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Grand Opening of “BAR” ~ Classy, Comfortable, Cool and VERY Funkey
By Lisa Morgan
I walked into the bar at 340 North Palm Canyon Drive at around 11 pm on Saturday night. The place, marked simply...
Continuing Series: Cities of the CV – La Quinta
By Heidi Simmons -
There are only two cities in California named after famous hotels. Beverly Hills and La Quinta. Yes, this is true and...
A Grand Finish for the Fest
By Heidi Simmons
The Palm Springs International Film Festival finished Monday with the popular Best of Fest all day screenings of 17 audience favorites. With...
RR Class Act Entertainment Jazz Series Presents: Rose Mallett @ Fantasy...
By Lisa Morgan
For as long as she can remember, Ruth Ruiz has been a music lover. Listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Dina Washington, Nancy Wilson,...
Palm Springs Writers Guild and Rancho Mirage Public Library Foundation Now...
Expo Held Wednesday, March 20, 2013 From 3pm – 7pm @ the Rancho Mirage Public Library. The Public Is Invited to Participate and Attend.
January...
Tour de Force Bicycle Sorts Celebrites
CVSPIN, producers of the annual Tour de Palm Springs, announces two celebrity riders participating in the February 9th ride. Tim “Desert Storm” Bradley, Jr.,...
AMERICAN REPRODUCTIVE ANNOUNCES NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY IN PALM SPRINGS
(Fertility Specialists With 70% Success Rate Open One Of Nation’s Largest Specialty Centers)
American Reproductive Centers, nationally recognized for its 70% success rate of helping...
2013 ‘WINTER CLASSIC’ TO HOST HUNDREDS OF LGBT SOFTBALL PLAYERS 22nd...
Tournament to Benefit AIDS Assistance Program
Hundreds of LGBT softball players will gather in Palm Springs the weekend of February 8-10, 2013 to compete in...
The Wino’s Bucket List 2013
While we are still riding high in the clouds of the New Year, a bunch of us vino lovers are taking the time to...
First Jazz Tastings™ Concert a huge success!
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Sponsored by the Coachella Valley Weekly, the First "Jazz Tastings™" Concert held at the Emerald Desert Resort Ballroom on Saturday, January 12,...
ShareKitchen
ShareKitchen was honored to participate in the Humana Healthy Fun Fair and Well Being Walk that took place at the La Quinta Community Park...
2012’S TEN WORST FILMS?
…AND 2 TO SEE ON HOME VIDEO
With all the hype for the Oscar© nominated films, it’s helpful to be reminded of how hard it...
Light up the fireplace! Wait, not yet… Fire Place Safety First
It’s been unusually cold and more cold weather is in store this winter. During the cold winter months nothing beats a nice fire in...
Goven Artisan Kitchen
While Raymond has received great response from readers with his contributions to the Pampered Palate, I could not help but share my recent experience...
Quin-what?
By: Bronwyn Ison
What is all the hype about quinoa? What is it? Why is it good for me? After researching quinoa I learned it...
Spankshaft ~ Music That’s Magically Ska-licious
By Lisa Morgan
For the first time in my writing career I wished I was interviewing on radio or television so my audience could get...
Brandon Ray Henderson: Under the Hood
Brandon Ray Henderson resides just several blocks from The Hood Bar & Pizza by design. Henderson is the Live Entertainment Manager and Booking Agent...
It’s all local
Nine months ago, Democrats and Republicans came together to announce the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act or JOBS Act. The legislation was meant to...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of January 17
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it,"...
Update on School Security and a Few Reminders for the Upcoming...
One month has come and gone since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School (SHES). Still in the wake of the shooting, I...
Bridal Faire at Indian Wells Country Club Always Well Attended
The Palm Springs area is one of the fastest growing destination wedding locations in the United States. With no shortage of country clubs, hotels...
THE ABC’S OF A DUI IN THE INDIO COURT
IF YOU ARE ARRESTED:
DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR
DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE & CALL A LAWYER!
PART 2 : There are Different Degrees of Success...
NEIL YOUNG with CRAZY HORSE “Psychedelic Pill” (Warner Brothers Records).
Neil Young has been confounding expectations for 45 years.
In 1968 Young had his first taste of success with Buffalo Springfield.
The Canadian rocker began his...
Filmmaker Charles Evered
By H. Simmons
The Coachella Valley is home to many Hollywood types. Actors, writers, directors and producers have enriched our community and enhanced our valley’s...
The Palm Spring International Film Festival
By H. Simmons -
When the holidays come to an end and the New Year begins, it’s time for the Palm Spring International Film Festival! ...
ECLECTIC PICKS FOR PSIFF
FILM FEST’S LAST DAYS UNSPOOL SWEET TREATS
There’s a plethora of cool flicks in all categories that remain to be screened at PSIFF. As of...
Stageit ~ Front Row Seat to a Backstage Experience®
By Lisa Morgan
Last Friday night, I saw one of the best concerts I’ve ever had the pleasure to attend. I had bought my ticket...
Continuing Series: Cities of the CV – Indio
By Heidi Simmons -
Travel along the California freeway system and green highway signs give the direction to Indio -- the roadway identifier to the...
Miramonte Resort’s Napa Valley Wine Dinner
The New Year is just on the books and already we have a superb food and wine pairing dinner to warm both our hearts...
LAUGHTER LINE-UP FOR 2013, AS IMPROV COMEDY SERIES KICKS-OFF AT FANTASY...
The Improv Comedy Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino heads into its first week with plenty of momentum. During the next several weeks, we...
Vocalist Derek Bordeaux is featured at the First JAZZ TASTINGS™ Concert...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Composer and recording artist Derek Bordeaux is the featured vocalist appearing with smooth jazz guitarist, composer and producer Blake Aaron, to kick-off...
WILD CARD WEEKEND LACKS EXCITEMENT..…
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
As the NFL playoffs got started this past weekend with four games, the stage seemed somewhat set...
Two LQAF Events Mark MLK Jr. Holiday Weekend January 19 &...
La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) will present back-to-back public events over the first three-day weekend of 2013. Both events offer free admission and free...
Why is protein the most important component of your daily diet?
Leslie Bonci of the University of Pittsburgh reminds us that protein “has its hands in every critical function of the body.” Insufficient protein means...
“ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE” LIVES UP TO ITS NAME BY RETURNING TO IPAC
The most talked about show of 2011 returns to the Indio Performing Arts Center for a limited run January 4-20, 2013. The same cast...
IF I GAVE THE MOVIE AWARDS
AKA “THE CV WEEKLY MOVIE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE”
The Academy Awards© are a few weeks away. Nominations and votes are a big deal t a...
Rodents: The Unforgotten Fire Hazard!
People aren't the only ones who value a dry, cozy home in cold weather according to Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Rodents do, too. "As...
Honoring Our Military Dogs
2012 was a year that brought overdue recognition to our four legged troupes! Our military dogs perform tasks no human or machine can do,...
New Year Top Favorites & Must Have’s
By: Bronwyn Ison
Becoming healthier in the New Year tops many personal lists. Along with focusing on health there are five items that top my...
The Edifying Machin’
Pronounced, Ma-cheen, Spanglish slang meaning ‘supremely excellent’, the band Machin’ deliver a switch-hitting approach to their music by performing songs in English and in...
Scott C. Carter: Musician, Songwriter, Producer, Entertainer, Survivor
By Lisa Morgan
Everybody loves music, but few are cut out to be the vessel to provide this magically universal gift. Fewer still are willing...
ECONOMIC ARSONISTS
The over-focus of the news media on the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ during the holidays and their subsequent celebration of the agreement struck by Congress, the...
DETOX- Part 2
The liver is a very complex organ that does so many things for our bodies. Since it is the main organ that detoxifies, I...
PGA TOUR (TRIES TO) KICKS OFF 2013….…
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
What if they played a tournament and no one came? Better yet, what if they started a...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of January 10
© Copyright 2012, 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Writing at io9.com, Charlie Jane Anders provides "10 Signs You Could Be...
Back to the Books and Upcoming Testing
This week, most schools in our valley are back to school. Winter break is over, Christmas presents have been played with, and the time...
CVDJA to Hold First Mixer of 2013 at ShareKitchen in Cathedral...
For many individuals and business owners, the new year usually opens up new opportunities. Especially in the Coachella Valley; January marks the unofficial start...
PART 1 of a 5 Part Series
To My Coachella Valley Weekly readers:
This is the handout I give to my new DUI Clients. The information is helpful for all cases.
THE ABC’S...
THE SOFT PACK “Strapped” (Kemado/Mexican Summer Records)
If you aren’t familiar with the Soft Pack, now is
the perfect time to acquaint yourself with this up and coming band.
San Diego natives Matt...