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Curing the Crease
Rub it. Poke it. Freeze it. Peel it. No matter what the means, we want to stick it to our wrinkles. By any method...
The Prezzies
People called last week’s Emmy’s a “snoozefest.” Many consider this month’s run-up to the Presidential election a rival to the Emmy’s in its excitement...
RYDER FLOP…………….
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
What can one say about what we witnessed this past weekend at Medinah CC in Chicago? It...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of October 4
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "In a full heart there is room for everything," said poet Antonio...
CV DESERT DATELINE: R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P.
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Like a disaster flick, Carmageddon II was all the rage, as in road-, last weekend when transportation head-honchos shut down a...
From Surf to Sand: Geoff Allan’s Expansion of His DJ Business...
Growing up in Newport Beach, CA., Geoff Allan spent his free time like most young kids who grow up near the beach: surfing for...
Driving while Talking or Texting (DWT)
In 1979 the California Supreme Court ruled that a defendant’s “conscious disregard of the risk” of Driving under the Influence was enough evidence of...
BOB DYLAN “Tempest” (Columbia Records)
Bob Dylan has been a recording artist for over 50 years.
He began as an acolyte of Woody Guthrie’s. After exploring and
absorbing historic Blues and...
Forgiveness
Holding a grudge, not being able to let go of resentment, and harboring bitterness generally hurts one person…YOU! It may be safe to say...
Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse
Did you know that we have a brewhouse here in our valley that has been producing award-winning beers since 2003? Open for a decade...
Rippsville City Hall ~Meeting this Saturday at The Hood, Palm Desert
By Lisa Morgan
As it has come to be expected of The Hood Bar and Pizza in Palm Desert, a mood and playlist altering band...
Lovely Lashes
It’s not uncommon for women to be envious of a man’s lashes. We wish we had them, or even a fraction of their lushness...
BG Bird Gardens
This desert gem located in a Palm Desert neighborhood was created and designed as a haven for animals and the humans who love them....
Look Deeper into Voter Propositions
California has a number of Propositions on the ballot this year. Some are fairly straight forward and easy to understand while others are intentionally...
SNEDEKER WINS THE CUP!!!…
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
I know I get a little short and jabby over a $20.00 putt with the boys on...
Hiking Safety Tips From Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna and the CV...
The cooler weather is beginning to slowly settle in as we are now into Fall. This is a great time for many of us...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of September 27
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here's the curious message I derived from the current astrological configurations: It's one...
THE COMPULSION TO CREATE
THE ARTISTIC OBSESSIONS OF WAYNE WHITE AND DIANA VREELAND
Two terrific movies are making the rounds that focus on singular artists that surrendered to the...
CV DESERT DATELINE: R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P.
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
With every dizzying spin of the planet Earth, where happily it has been decreed that happy is not limited to an hour,...
DJ Michael Wright, the Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
There is so much information that I find interesting about Michael Wright, that I could almost write a sequel to this column but here...
ShareKitchen
When running your business, how much do online reviews help?
Two University of California Berkeley professors tried tackling this question by analyzing nearly 150,000 Yelp...
What To Do When You Learn That You Are Not In...
By Dale Gribow
We all prepare for emergencies in different ways. Most of us purchase insurance so that if there is a fire in our...
Valley Rhythms
Valley Rhythms by Lola Rossi-Meza
The members of the Indian Wells Country Club call Marlene Adams “Our Little Songbird”
Marlene Adams loves to sing and just...
RIVAL SONS “Head Down” (Earache Records)
In 2011 Rival Sons released their sophomore effort,
Pressure & Time and it felt like a Rock n’ Roll revelation. The music
seemed new and...
The Vino Voice
San Francisco Wine Competition! by Rick Riozza
One of our favorite summertime destinations is San Francisco. It’s a fairly quick jaunt, close to wine country,...
Bluming Imagination
By Selma Grows
It’s a pleasure to introduce another self-supporting artist in the Coachella Valley. Mr. Keith Blum lives in Palm Springs and has been...
THE ARRANGEMENTS Headline CV Weekly’s Fall Mixer at Westin Mission Hills,...
By Lisa Morgan -
By the time you read this, you may already be late to the party! “What party, where?” you ask? Wherever THE...
From Dive to Destination – Plan B
By Lisa Morgan -
Plan B Live Entertainment and Cocktails is throwing a one-year “survival” anniversary party—and everyone is invited.
The festivities will take place at...
Blonde and Autism Speaks ~ Fashion for a Cause
By Lisa Morgan
Fashion, cupcakes, prizes and gifts, all for a good cause? Count us at Coachella Valley Weekly in! We are marking our calendars...
Perez Road Fall Festival: Perez Road Businesses Coming Together With...
By Lisa Morgan -
Everybody loves a block party and YOU’RE INVITED! Saturday, November 10, from 10 am to 4 pm, the Perez Business District...
Chef’s Challenge Santucci vs Riccio
I have seen many talented chefs at Fixtures Living this month in Rancho Mirage, and last week was no exception. It was an Italian...
Counting Calories
I can’t count calories, but I can count on my body doing the math for me and storing the extra pounds in places like...
Proposition 37 on Food Labeling
Proposition 37 is the Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Initiative. Genetically engineered means that the genetics of the plant or animal were changed. ...
WOMEN’S BRITISH IS A RUNAWAY…
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
With the PGA Tour taking a week off of the FedEx Cup Playoffs this week before the...
Penny Unniversity ~ A Slice of Musical Life
By Lisa Morgan
Penny University according to Wikipedia: A term originating from the 18th-century coffeehouses in London, England. Instead of paying for drinks, people were...
Bhakti Bliss
Yoga and Kirtan enthusiasts may still be feeling their exhilaration from Bhakti Festival West. The Joshua Tree Retreat Center has welcomed more than 3,500...
Arnold Palmer’s
As the valley is gearing up for another strong season, some restaurants are stepping up their game. After hearing the buzz around town that...
Facebook Saves Mahto!
The majestic dog runs along the mountain trail, pacing himself in synchrony with his slightly older companion dog. The pads of their feet are...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of September 20
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): For every trillion dollars the U.S. government spends on the military, it creates...
MIND & MATTER
IF YOU DON’T MIND, IT DOESN’T MATTER
The best films on the big theater screen worth seeing are, as previously mentioned in this column: SAMSARA...
ShareKitchen
ShareKitchen Cathedral City is excited to announce that we will be cutting our ribbon during the first week of October and we have already...
CV DESERT DATELINE: R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P.
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
September! Fall! Autumn! Actually defined as the period between September 22 to December 21 in the northern hemisphere, the big “leaf-fall” and...
Valley Rhythm
by Lola Rossi-Meza
The Ted Herman Big Band featuring Frank DiSalvo performs this season at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Saxophonist and big band leader Ted...
The New Wine Scene at Mission Hills
by Rick Riozza
There’s some great new energy and a new scene going on at the world famous Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in...
JF//Discord Has Metal Roots
From an early age Jeremy Ferguson, (known as JF// Discord,) has been involved in music. During elementary and middle school, Ferguson played in the...
Consider This
MICHAEL DES BARRES BAND “Carnaby Street” (Gonzo Multimedia)
Chances are you may not have heard of Michael Des Barres,
but you are probably...
COACHELLA VALLEY DERBY GIRLS
By Lisa Morgan -
“Sit on her!” “Leave your panties!” I dropped my pencil, perplexed, unsure of what I’d gotten myself into. I had done...
The Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge
By Raymond Bill -
By now I think most of the valley has heard about the Crater Lake Chef Challenge held at Fixtures Living in...
Disaster in Duroville
by Lisa Morgan -
The homes of approximately 1500 were flooded and significantly damaged Tuesday, September 11, when one of many thunder storms dumped enough...
Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge
By Raymond Bill -
After a few weeks of being merely a spectator at this competitive event, I was fortunate to have the opportunity...