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Book Review by Heidi Simmons ------------- Life of Pi By Yann Martel Fiction ------------- If you have seen the film Life of Pi and thought it was wonderful, the book...

by Lola Rossi-Meza - Smooth jazz guitarist, composer and producer Blake Aaron will kick-off the new music concert series JAZZ TASTINGS™ produced by Patte Purcell...

By Heidi Simmons - There is a clock tower that sits on the edge of the valley’s major thoroughfare.  Behind the chiming tower, a shady...

by Rachel Montoya - Are you looking for an exciting new way to be entertained with the first great concert of the year?  Do you...

Groves Cabin Theatre Joins Nationwide Productions of Landmark Marriage Equality Play by Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter of Milk & J. Edgar   Morongo Valley, California – Groves...

While Palm Springs once again enjoys its 13 day run of The 24th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, where the likes of Richard...

by Lola Rossi-Meza Patte Purcell brings Jazz Tastings™ Concert Series To The Desert. A passion for music and promotion is at the heart of a new...

by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show As the NFL playoffs set to begin we look back at what has been an interesting year...

Food. Wine. Song. Slim Man is a pop/jazz vocalist who got his start as a songwriter at Motown Records. He has recorded 11 CDs, starting off...

With citrus season upon us, the Coachella Valley is brimming with plump, juicy fruit that is ripe for the picking and enjoying. Who would...

BRILLIANT MASTERPIECES -- FORGOTTEN GEMS   In the 1950s, Budd Boetticher (1916-2001) directed a handful of understated westerns starring a mature Randolph Scott that have become...

Bacchus' life story did not start out well. He was born on a cold December night on the cement floor at the Riverside County...

By: Bronwyn Ison Your New Year resolutions are set and now it is time to execute. The primary resolution that makes the list is to...

by Noe Gutierrez “We’re the Pedestrians!” is the declaration of this band, based out of Indio, in one of their more popular songs. It’s this...

I enjoy watching football but this sedentary activity was pushed to its limits this year by a seemingly endless stream of college football bowl...

I have a great detoxification program in my practice, and this month I would like to brief you on how the body detoxifies the...

by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show Whenever one season ends and another begins, it does so with expectations in one form or another....

Week of January 3 © Copyright 2012, 2013 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 2013, I pledge to conspire with you to increase your mastery...

Winter break is a down time for our children. Christmas has come and gone, presents have been opened and played with, and any educational...

Pick up any dictionary and look up the word “idiosyncratic.” Chances are, next to the definition, there is a picture of Rickie Lee Jones. Rickie Lee...

Book Review by Heidi Simmons ------------------------------- The Curious Incident of The Dog in The Night-Time By Mark Haddon Novel ------------------------------- Everyone likes to get involved in a mystery, especially when...

by Tracy Dietlin - Hot off of the success of his Halloween Bash and last week’s End of the World Party, BB Ingle, the Master...

Live at The Hood Bar: Saturday, December 29th @ 8pm. By Lisa Morgan I was given the rare and wonderful opportunity to interview one of the...

Fighting It With Fashion on Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. at Temple Sinai Fighting Alzheimer's with fashion may not sound powerful, but Janet Harris, chairwoman for...

This New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, the acclaimed chefs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will be preparing a feast to remember for...

Tommy Biddle, the highest-rated arena polo player in the world, will be competing in this tournament Indio, CA:  For the second time in the history...

I guess because it starts off with a mighty pop! and jolting effervescence to match our hopes, promises, and dreams for the new year,...

by Lola Rossi-Meza It is not too late to make reservations to attend a fabulous New Year’s Eve Party at the Oasis Country Club, which...

As we look back on 2012, we are proud to share with you that in less than 90 days, seven new businesses have launched...

YEAR END STRESS? ESCAPE TO THE MOVIES!   DJANGO UNCHAINED Writer-director Quentin Tarantino’s movie has already generated a lot of attention not only for its racial elements...

New Year's Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the coming year says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. However, safety is a must...

By Ginny Weissman I recently took a tour of Dedication & Everlasting Love to Animals, known as D.E.L.T.A. Rescue, the largest “No Kill, Care-for-Life Sanctuary”...

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the desert is now serving breakfast and while I usually review my dinner dining experiences, this incredible...

By: Bronwyn Ison Are you thinking of your New Year resolutions? If not, perhaps it’s time to compose your list and check it twice. New...

As Owner & Publisher of CV Weekly, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I would also like to thank our...

The New Year is a time for remembrance, resolutions and plans for the future. As we gear up for 2013 and make personal resolutions unlikely...

The ancient Hebrew proverb “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” has been adapted by people of varying faiths across the globe. Some imply it has...

By Lisa Morgan Walking into the chow hall at this Forward Operating Base a stone’s throw from the Khyber Pass, I asked if I could...

Week of December 27 © Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the sci-fi film trilogy The Matrix, the heroes are able to instantaneously...

We have many great school bands performing in our valley, but few have the honor of being chosen for something remarkable. Our valley is...

From the Coachella Valley to Tahiti and back, music has always been a constant in DJ Tommy O’ Conner’s spontaneous life. A native of...

The “SEASON” is here for all of us that live in the greater Palm Springs Desert Communities. With additional tourists and traffic come distractions....

It must be difficult to be an aspiring musician if your parent is already a famous one. Does your pedigree help or hurt you? Sure, you...

Book Review by Heidi Simmons ---------------------------------------- 500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars by Kurt Eichenwald Nonfiction ---------------------------------------- How much do you think you know about the...

The CV Weekly team would like to wish all of our readers the Happiest of Holidays. For those of us that are fortunate enough...

"Brad Mercer represents a part of rock music history. His longevity as a both host and entertainer is a testament to his greatness. He...

By H. Simmons   There is a striking structure on the west side of Monterey Avenue in Rancho Mirage.  Against the mountainscape and palms, it’s a...

Following the horrific shootings in New Town, CT last week, people are rightfully wondering how such things can be prevented in the future.  While...

Enrollment for 4-sessions in December and January Underway  The winter break for Coachella Valley schools is quickly approaching, which means, what do you do with...

CVSPIN, producers of the annual Tour de Palm Springs, announces the availability of raffle tickets.  All proceeds raised from the tickets are given to...