By Ruth Ruiz
Recently, Slim Man celebrated the 30th anniversary of his iconic debut album, End of the Rainbow. The festivities took place on Tuesday, January 28th at Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells, a venue renowned for its cozy atmosphere and spectacular live music.
Slim Man, the charismatic bassist and singer-songwriter behind End of the Rainbow, was joined by...
By Craig Michaels
In times of hardship, there are inspiring lights of hope that guide us toward unity, compassion, and strength. The Desi Strong Foundation is one of these lights, passionately committed to raising awareness about pediatric cancer, supporting affected families, and generating essential funding to discover a cure. Their 7th Annual Run/Walk 4 Kids invites the community to come...
By Craig Michaels
Make your Valentine’s Day unforgettable this year with an evening of timeless music and romance as Grammy-winning norteño legend Ramón Ayala takes the stage at The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Known for iconic songs like “Tragos Amargos,” “Rinconcito en el Cielo,” and “Un Puño...
By Eleni P. Austin
The Show at the Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage Casino has always excelled at showcasing New Wave acts that first made waves in the 1980s. From artists like Rick Springfield, Duran Duran, the Pretenders and The Psychedelic Furs, to irresistible co-headlining bills featuring Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall, or Squeeze and Boy George. The most recent pairing...
For music fans that haven’t experienced the smooth sounds and retro vibes of Yächtley Crëw, here’s a chance to experience one of the most fun and energetic live shows around. The group, dubbed “The Titans of Soft Rock,” will perform hit after soft rock hit at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Jan. 31.
The...
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s formation in 1965 as well as the 50th anniversary for their album, Wish You Were Here, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will make a tour stop at The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, May 23, 2025. Tickets to the 8 p.m. go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec....
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As we continue cascading into our endless future, with New Year’s comes NEW goals, and for many, that means creating a NEW you!
Sadly, many are, and have been affected by physical scarring. As we all aware, the Los Angeles wildfires will likewise and sadly leave scarring on some in and around the fires.
Before we...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
But Driving in it is a Different Story!
Rain is in the forecast. Hard to believe we may be transitioning from wildfires to rain and snow. When need to be prepared! When the road is wet, the film of the water on the asphalt causes tires to lose traction according to Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Less...
“Patterns In Repeat” (Chrysalis/Partisan Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
There is something so compelling about Laura Marling’s voice. It pulls you in and holds you close. Intimate and confessional, caustic and conversational. It often feels as though she is revealing her deepest secrets, sharing some existential truth. There’s a gravitas there that belies her years.
Born in 1990, Laura grew up in...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Olive Crest, known for its dedication to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children and to preserving the family... “One Life at a Time®” will host its annual POWER OF ONE luncheon on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the prestigious Bighorn Golf Club, located at 255 Palowet Drive in Palm Desert. This event will commence...
Dog Man (1h 29m – Rated PG) Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Starring Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd, Ricky Gervais
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man...
By Rick Riozza
Craft cocktails’ popularity is soaring. Folks at the bar are readily paying $25 for a five ounce libation; and, that has caused many hard liquid lovers to try their hand at concocting their own stylish craft at their own abode—or, at parties!
“Old style” or those “Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix types” quite often bring back bad memories of...
By Janet McAfee
On April 2, 2017, a dog named Little Red passed away, just 6 days before Dog Fighting Awareness Day which is always observed on April 8. Little Red was one of the 50 surviving dogs rescued from Michael Vick’s notorious dog fighting operation. This famous survivor died peacefully at the age of 15 years, in a loving...
By Haddon Libby
Fifteen years ago, the Supreme court ruled on a court case between Citizens United and the Federal Election Commission. In that ruling, the Supreme Court decided that campaign contributions of unlimited amounts were a protected right under the First Amendment – freedom of speech.
Over the last six years, corporations have donated $2.5 billion to political campaigns, parties...
The most asked question I get is, “why are you a better lawyer than the TV/BILLBOARD lawyers, with catchy phrases and phone numbers. It’s a really good question. Lawyer ads with phone number, and catchy phrases can get pretty confusing. Trying to figure out what makes one law firm better than another is a challenge.
Don’t get me wrong. Some...
Coachella Valley Shutout for Third Time This Season, 3-0
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, fell to the Ontario Reign on Saturday night at Toyota Arena in their eighth and final meeting of the regular season by the final score 3-0. It was only the third time this season that the Firebirds...
By Aimee Mosco
Everything begins with energy. We build our experiences on foundations laid with energy. Energetic matrices are set with intentions, which become the blueprints responsible for the shape of our manifested experiences. When these energetic foundations are created with higher thinking and the application of inner wisdom, the experiences that come to pass can only reflect enlightened states...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
The crisp air of a new year often brings with it a surge of motivation to prioritize health and fitness. We vow to hit the gym, embrace a balanced diet, and finally achieve those elusive fitness goals. However, life can quickly throw curveballs – demanding work schedules, unpredictable weather, and unexpected social commitments can easily derail...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
In the last five years, interest has grown in using plant cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), in veterinary medicine to treat several symptoms, including pain, epilepsy, anxiety, nausea, anorexia, skin lesions, and even some types of cancer. Indeed, due to a positive perception of CBD use, many pet owners are increasingly requesting this option to relieve their...
Saturday, February 1 features Music from Banda Maguey and Nacho Bustillos
Sunday, February 2 features “Legends of Lucha Libre” Live Wrestling Show
Cathedral City has announced the Saturday and Sunday headliners for its weekend-long, family-friendly festival, running from Friday, January 31 through Sunday, February 2 next year. This is the ninth edition of the event, which celebrates the sights, sounds, and...
Seven-time reigning Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music “Group of the Year” Old Dominion is bringing their epic live show filled with fan favorites, heartfelt ballads, and good-time anthems to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, March 21, 2025. Tickets to the 8 p.m. show go on sale at 10 a.m. on...
"Harmony in Blue" celebrates and paves the way for an inspiring 2025 Sunset Music Series, highlighting our commitment to community enrichment, notably through the SMARTS Initiative, which gifts musical instruments to children, fostering young talent.
Sweet Baby J’ai Presents: "Harmony in Blue" a stirring tribute to three legendary voices who shaped American music: Dinah Washington, Aretha Franklin, and Nancy Wilson. ...
By Marissa Willman
If you’re starting to plan your family’s vacations for 2025, it’s time to consider a cruise. After sailing out of Los Angeles last month on a 4-night itinerary with Royal Caribbean to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, I’m convinced this is the easiest vacation for Coachella Valley families to plan. With short itineraries just a few hours...
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES to take place March 21-23 at The Thermal Club, located in the Coachella Valley
Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment, gaming, and wellness in the Coachella Valley, is excited to announce its exclusive partnership with The Thermal Club to host The Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix, March 21, 22 & 23. This high-octane weekend, featuring the second...
By Denise Ortuno
When I heard of a new restaurant in the depth of the transformed downtown Indio area, marked by a mysterious metal door called Italica, I was intrigued. It conjured up thoughts of classic film noir era speakeasies, where you had to have a password and some serious clout to enter. I wondered what decadence awaited behind the...
Legendary rapper Ice Cube returns to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Tickets to the 8 p.m. show are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (760) 342-5000 and online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
As a triple threat, having garnered prestigious accolades such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the...
The Rotary Club of Indio is holding its fourth annual Artisan Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in conjunction with the Indio Farmers Market in downtown Indio at the corner of Towne Street and Bliss Avenue.
The art show will feature local Coachella Valley artists showcasing, demonstrating, and selling their unique artwork in a...
The California Winter League is excited to announce the schedule for the 16th season of CWL baseball.
Opening day is scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd at Palm Springs Stadium. Seven teams will compete in the 2025 CWL each playing 16 games across 21 days. A three-day postseason concludes the schedule with the CWL Championship Game on February 16th. All games will be...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) has announced it will be hosting “A NIGHT AT THE CHI CHI – A TRIBUTE TO HOLLYWOOD” on the evenings of March 5, 2025 and March 6, 2025 at the renowned PS Underground in Palm Springs, California. This event will feature a themed four-course meal, live music, and dancing. Doors...
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The proverbial “fountain of youth” has been the source of many an explorer’s quest for centuries. There are ancient myths surrounding the elusive elixir placing its whereabouts deep within the mysterious mountains of, Shangri La. Yet, modern explorers have sited its location within more conveniently located establishments closer to home – those not associated...
And It’s Good for the Heart!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Finding the right Valentine’s Day gift can be hard especially coming off the heels of the holidays. But I’ve got the smoothest gift to give this Valentine’s Day, a weekend of smooth jazz, food and fun says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna!
We’ve had some stressful times lately. Tensions are high and...
By Eleni P. Austin
In the fall of 1980, I was super-stoked (well, as stoked as a cynical, Bitch-Goddess-In-Training could be), that my pal Candace was home on a short break from her first year of college. Her new boyfriend, Joe had accompanied her, and we all piled into his car to go see a movie. En route, a song...
Flight Risk (1h 31m – Rated R) Thriller
Starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace
In this high-stakes suspense thriller, Academy Award® nominee Mark Wahlberg plays a pilot transporting an Air Marshal accompanying a fugitive to trial. As they cross the Alaskan wilderness, tensions soar and trust is tested, as not everyone on board is who they seem.
September 5 (1h 31m...
By Rick Riozza
Many of our wine loving readership continue to wax poetic when it comes to their favorite mountain vineyards. Sure—the valley’s vineyards are gorgeous with soft flowing hills of oak trees, nut trees, and the colorful vineyard leaves of autumn; but, that readership claims the fruit of high mountain vineyards are “closer to heaven and taste as such”
Approved...
By Janet McAfee
It was an incredible moment and a bright spot in such a devastating week. Millions watched in anticipation and then joy on NBC news as a small dog named Oreo ran toward his human, squeezed under the fence, and jumped into his waiting arms. With the tragic loss of at least 27 people, many animals, countless homes...
By Haddon Libby
Control of all branches of government now resides with Republicans. This means the Presidency, Senate and Congress while six of nine Supreme Court justices were nominated by Republican presidents. The last time Democrats had full control was during the first two years of the Obama presidency.
This red sweep seemed nearly impossible just four years ago. Just four...
By Dale Gribow Attorney at Law (dale@dalegribowlaw.com; 760.837.7500)
Patti and I extend our best wishes to all Wildfire victims…who will face challenges not just from the disaster, but also from their insurance companies. They use the same Deny and Delay, slow down, tactics I encounter representing accident victims. They count on victims’ frustrations because of their immediate financial needs…resulting in...
Coachella Valley Falls to Eagles, 6-4
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, fell to the Colorado Eagles on Saturday night at Blue Arena by the final score 6-4. The two teams will rematch tomorrow in Colorado at 2:05pm PT.
QUICK NOTES
Colorado opened the scoring 4:33 into the first period on a redirection...
The largest Health & Wellness event in Southern CA has launched a new website while growing the event again, with a new Bike Ride & Bike Valet Service courtesy of Bike Palm Springs.
Produced by Hocker Productions, the Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival is presented by the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation and will be held at Ruth Hardy Park with spectacular...
BY MICHELLE MCLAUGHLIN
Have you ever wondered how others perceive you and whether you’re truly showing up as your authentic self? Your personal brand is more than just an image—it’s your chance to embrace your unique style, values, and strengths and show confidence. It’s the impression you leave on those around you, the trust you build, and the inspiration you...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
The colder months can bring a wave of challenges to our health. From the constant threat of colds and flu to the temptation to hibernate indoors, it's easy to let our wellness slip. But this winter, let's prioritize our health and make it a season of strength and vitality.
Nourishing Your Body for Peak Immunity
A strong immune...
A vast population of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses live inside our bodies. The microbiome includes as many cells as the human body and encodes 100 times more genetic material than the human genome. Up to 1,000 different species of bacteria live in the gut alone.
Studies are now being advanced to study how microbiota plays a huge role in...
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, returns February 13 to March 2, 2025, with an exciting lineup of events, entertainment, and cultural experiences. With over two weeks of family-friendly fun, this annual tradition highlights the best of Coachella Valley’s history and agriculture, paired with world-class entertainment, culinary delights, and thrilling attractions.
Event...
By Crystal Harrell
Coachella Valley-raised director Christian Sesma is bringing his touch of Hollywood magic back to the desert with the premiere of his newest full-length feature film, Into the Deep—an exhilarating action thriller sure to keep audiences at the edge of their seats in anticipation. The film centers on divers searching for sunken treasure as they witness the murder...
Lorquin’s Admiral is a groundbreaking heavy-psychedelic collaboration that promises to captivate audiences across the globe. Featuring a stellar lineup of current and former members of Afghan Whigs, the Fizz Fuzz, Hermano, Luna Sol, Orquesta del Desierto, Sons of Alpha Centauri, and Yawning Sons, the band delivers a unique blend of soul-stirring harmonies, mesmerizing riffs, and unforgettable hooks. Building on...
with special guest ALISAN PORTER (Winner of NBC’s The Voice)! Only at Palm Springs Cultural Center in Palm Springs, CA. Join us... LIVE!
When: Fri, January 24th at 7:00pm
VIP Lounge & Meet & Greet opens at 5:30pm
Where: 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California 92262
Tickets: Here… PSCulturalCenter.org or ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com
Isaacson plans other series including “New York’s Finest,” “Jazz for the People,” and of course, more performances...
“THE MOST INTENSELY ROMANTIC SCORE OF ANY MUSICAL SINCE WEST SIDE STORY.” -THE NEW YORK TIMES
Coachella Valley Repertory’s 2024-25 Season continues January 22-February 9 with a newly conceived production of six-time Tony Award® and five-time Drama Desk Award winner, The Light In The Piazza. Lyrics and music are by Adam Guettel and book by Craig Lucas. Based on a...
Chic, Stylish, and Open to All Join Them on January 18 for a Night to Remember
OPT Optometric, the premier destination for luxury eyewear, invites the public to its Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 18, from 5 PM to 8 PM at its newest location: 777 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite 123, Palm Springs.
Guests will sip, savor, and shop...
By Madeline Zuckerman
“Our 3rd Annual Firebirds Golf Invitational & Pairings Dinner definitely exceeded all expectations,” said Andrew Mason, Senior Director, Community Relations, CV Firebirds. “I think this speaks to the work we do in our community daily, and the love and passion our fans have for the team. We are thrilled with the success of this 3rd Annual Firebirds...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) recently hosted over 200 elegantly attired guests at its highly anticipated 22nd Annual Patron Party, which was held this season at a unique Tropical Oasis in Palm Desert. This signature event celebrates and honors key patrons who support this nonprofit’s life-impacting services and programs offered to the Coachella Valley community....
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