The Righteous Brothers Bring Their Hit Songs To Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Feb. 13
When Bill Medley first discovered his voice, it wasn’t something the music industry was asking for.
“I didn’t really know,” Bill Medley said during a recent phone interview. “Back in ’55, when I was about 15, I didn’t have that bass-baritone. I had a really...
By Phil Lacombe
Zach and Erica Huskey aren’t just partners in life, they are the creative force behind Dali’s Llama, a band they founded to channel heavy desert grooves, psychedelic textures, and raw emotional power. Built from the ground up in the Coachella Valley, Dali’s Llama reflects their shared vision, chemistry, and commitment to authentic expression. As founders, collaborators, and...
By Eleni P. Austin
Americana favorites Rose’s Pawn Shop return to Pappy & Harriet’s Saturday, February 27th to celebrate the release of their latest album, America Seams.
The band, which includes Paul Givant (Lead vocals, guitar, banjo), Tim Weed (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), John Kraus (banjo, electric guitar, vocals), Stephen Andrews (upright bass), Zachary Ross (electric guitar) and Matt Lesser (drums),...
By Eleni P. Austin
Phil Manzanera, iconic guitarist and sonic architect of Roxy Music will be on hand at Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs, on Thursday, February 17th for “An Evening Of Words And Music” featuring conversation with Billboard magazine’s Fred Bronson.
Phil is probably best known as guitarist for the elegant Art Rock band, Roxy Music. Formed in 1971,...
By Rich Henrich
At Sundance, where moral certainty is often served with a side of self-congratulation, The Oligarch and the Art Dealer arrives like a cold splash of mineral water to the face. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t posture. It observes—and in that restraint, it indicts an entire ecosystem of power, taste, and money laundering disguised as culture.
The pilot episode...
By Dee Jae Cox
Theatre holds a mirror up to society. It is a reflection of who we are as Americans, revealing our diverse cultures, our dark underbellies and our greatest asperations. In celebrating Black History month, it’s imperative to recognize the accomplishments and incredible history of African Americans on the Stage.
Though rich in history, tradition, mythology, music, song and...
By Craig Michaels
Home for a Home is inviting the Palm Springs community to come together for an evening of purpose and connection at its upcoming fundraiser, Cocktails for a Cause, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. The in-person event will take place at The Saguaro Palm Springs, located at 1800 East Palm Canyon Drive, and...
By Craig Michaels
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the High Desert will transform into a sonic and visual sanctuary as the historic Booth House in Twentynine Palms hosts "AcoustiQuest 2026." This magical evening promises a rare, intimate performance by Los Angeles-based visionary Micah Nelson, performing under his moniker Particle Kid. Set against the backdrop of a 100-year-old gold mill property,...
“World’s Gone Wrong (Highway 20/Thirty Tigers Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Lucinda Williams sounds pissed, and rightfully so. The whole world seems like it’s on fire, and she comes by her righteous indignation honestly. Taking a page from Bob Dylan’s playbook, she has just released her first protest album, World’s Gone Wrong.
In case you don’t know, Lucinda Williams has been...
By Sweet Baby J’ai
There’s something deliciously right about a soft opening that doesn’t whisper—it listens. Last week in downtown Palm Springs, Crystal Lewis stepped onto the stage at Spirit Animal, the new immersive room tucked inside Hotel Zoso, and reminded us what happens when artistry, intention, and timing align.
Lewis—three-time Grammy winner, four-time Dove Award recipient, and longtime shape-shifter of...
By Rick Riozza
A couple of years ago, around this lovely time of the year, Santo Valentino made his way into this Vino Voice Column by sharing his wine-loving recommendations of the most romantic rosés for Valentine’s Day. (https://coachellavalleyweekly.com/santo-valentinos-lovely-vino-shares) This time around, Santo is sharing his specific selection of Brut Rosés sparklers.
At that time, we introduced him to our readership:...
By Janet McAfee
Puppies and young dogs under 2 years old are popular choices. Nothing can be more joyful that a happy bouncing young canine, full of fun and frolic. However, patience and prevention are needed to prevent frustration for you and danger to your new puppy.
Most dogs calm down from high energy puppyhood around 2 years old, depending on...
By Haddon Libby
Last month, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang delivered a perspective-shifting commentary on the evolution of human intelligence during an appearance on the “A Bit Personal” podcast with Jodi Shelton. His remarks have since become a touchstone for experts attempting to define the value of human labor in an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly commoditizing technical skills.
When Shelton...
The Short Answer: It depends. Like most legal questions, the real answer depends on whether your personal injury trial lawyer knows what they’re doing.
Insurance companies love prior injuries. They use them as an excuse to deny responsibility—labeling everything “degeneration” or “normal aging” so they can refuse to pay. An experienced trial lawyer sees it differently.
An experienced trial lawyer argues that prior Injuries...
By Aimee Mosco
Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt like you already knew them? Most of us have had this experience at least a few times throughout our lives. It is fairly common. The experience though, does not quite fit with any rational explanation, so we often just dismiss it as a mind trick or...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA, PRESENTER OF THE HOLLYWOOD NATURAL BODYBUILDING &
FITNESS AWARDS, RESIDENT OF COACHELLA VALLEY
What to Eat for Muscle, Energy, and a Leaner Physique - and What to Avoid
Let’s clear something up once and for all:
Carbohydrates are not the problem.
Uneducated carbohydrate choices are.
When chosen intentionally, carbohydrates support muscle growth, training performance, hormonal balance, and recovery.
When chosen poorly, they spike...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
Move over roses! A different type of "flower" may take over Valentine's Day. Access to legal cannabis may be a driver in the uptick of intended Valentine's Day cannabis use. Data from surveys suggests the traditional Valentine's Day gifts of flowers and chocolates may see real competition in 2023, with close to 2 in 5 (37%,...
The Desert Woman’s Show returns for its 18th year on Sunday, February 15, transforming Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage into a vibrant indoor-outdoor celebration of wellness, fashion, inspiration and connection.
Long known as a signature event for women in the Coachella Valley, the annual expo offers a thoughtfully curated mix of expert speakers, runway fashion shows, boutique shopping and indulgent...
By Eleni P. Austin
I’ve been a Monkees fan since the show premiered in September 1966. Every Monday night I would watch the show in my feet pajamas and then it was bedtime. It ended at 8:30pm, and I was three years old. Even though the series ended after two seasons, it immediately went into syndication, guaranteeing my generation grew...
By Phil Lacombe
This week’s Local Music Spotlight we’re thrilled to welcome Brad Garrow, guitarist, producer, and a driving force in the Coachella Valley rock and metal scene. From shredding with Brain Vat to running Dead End Studios, Brad’s passion for heavy riffs and community‑first creativity makes him one of the desert’s most compelling musical voices. We dive into his...
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Forbert is coming to Pappy & Harriet’s on Tuesday, February 10th. The Mississippi native fell in love with music as a kid, even fronting his own imaginary band, The Mosquitos. A self-proclaimed “music junkie,” he moved to New York City just in time to experience the burgeoning Punk Rock scene.
Pretty soon, he was busking in the...
March 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. Staged readings are free ticketed events open to the public.
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY presents the staged reading of THE BEAUTY BUBBLE by JOYCE CALLO, the third of four new plays selected from CVRep’s 2025 ORIGINS NEW WORKS PROGRAM.
In a retro, kitschy desert beauty salon bursting with nostalgia and neon wigs, a grieving hairstylist, his...
Produced by 4707 Events | Hosted at Studio 4707
4707 Events proudly presents MODERN MUSE: Petula Clark & the Women Who Changed Pop, an intimate cabaret evening starring internationally celebrated performer Maxine Linehan, opening at Studio 4707 in Palm Springs.
Hailed for her commanding voice, sophisticated storytelling, and cinematic stage presence, Maxine Linehan is one of the most respected concert artists working today. Her career...
Indio Pickleball Open to be held March 7 in Support of the Indio Senior Center
The City of Indio is proud to announce the inaugural Indio Pickleball Open, a charity pickleball tournament supporting the Indio Senior Center, taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Miles Avenue Park, located at 82540 Miles Avenue.
The Indio Pickleball Open will feature a mixed...
“Pigus Drunkus Maximus” (Blind Owl Records And East Of Lincoln Productions)
By Eleni P. Austin
“Some friends of mine, just the other night, went to hear this cool cat blow, they said he sang so good that the roof fell in, and he didn’t even stop the show…Oh! Juke Joint Jimmy is the latest thing, he’s got the sound that everybody...
Palm Springs Women in Film & Television (PSWIFT), in partnership with Stage 32, has announced its 2026 Short Script Competition, presented through PSWIFT’s Kim Waltrip’s Filmmakers Lab, centered on the theme of Sports, the Outdoors, and Mental Health.
Open to writers of all backgrounds and experience levels, the competition invites bold, original short scripts that explore how physical activity, nature, and teamwork impact...
By Craig Michaels
This Valentine’s Day, couples are invited to rise above the ordinary — quite literally — with an unforgettable evening at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. On Saturday, February 14, love takes flight as the iconic rotating tramcar ascends more than 8,500 feet up the sheer cliffs of Chino Canyon, delivering guests to a winter wonderland atop Mt....
Wildest Restaurant & Bar invites guests to experience Champagne as few ever do with Beyond the Bubbles, an intimate five-course Champagne & Still Wine Dinner that explores the region beyond its iconic sparkling wines.
While Champagne is world-renowned for its bubbles, the region also produces exceptionally rare still white and red wines known as Côteaux Champenois. Made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown on...
By Rick Riozza
Last week we had the privilege and opportunity to showcase some of the wine in my client’s wine cellar. (https://coachellavalleyweekly.com/the-wine-fix-for-26)
Therein we wrote: “As your somm-about-town, and, your friendly neighborhood wine steward over at Ralphs Market Palm Springs, one thing that keeps my position invigorating is when I get to curate a selection of wines for our clients...
By Janet McAfee
Dear Mom and Dad,
I died today. You got tired of me and took me to the public shelter. They were overcrowded and I drew an unlucky number. I am in a black plastic bag in a landfill now. Some other puppy will get the barely used leash you left. My collar was dirty and too small, but...
By Haddon Libby
For decades, the "strong dollar" has been a cornerstone of American economic identity—a symbol of stability that underpinned the greenback’s role as the world’s primary reserve currency. As 2026 unfolds, that cornerstone is showing significant cracks. President Trump recently reignited a fierce economic debate by declaring a weaker dollar to be “great,” framing it as a long-overdue...
Police Cannot Search Your Vehicle Without Consent or Probable Cause
The 4th Amendment protects you from unreasonable searches/seizures.
A search is legal when: there is consent; probable cause, incident to a lawful arrest or a search warrant.
If an officer asks for permission to search…kindly refuse.
Consent waives your 4th Amendment protections. Never consent—even if you think you have nothing to hide. You may not...
The Righteous Brothers Bring Their Hit Songs To Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Feb. 13
When Bill Medley first discovered his voice, it wasn’t something the music industry was asking for.
“I didn’t really know,” Bill Medley said during a recent phone interview. “Back in ’55, when I was about 15, I didn’t have that bass-baritone. I had a really...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
January 2026 began the second year of a 2-year cycle in the California State Legislature. As sure as the sun rises every morning, bills will include the legalization of psychedelics for medical treatment1. Let us give some reasons for supporting the legalization of psychedelics for medical conditions.
The CDC estimates 20.4% (50.0 million) of U.S. adults had...
By Dee Jae Cox
The Boston Tea Party, is known as America’s first political protest.
On December 16, 1773, a group calling themselves the “Sons of Liberty,” and disguised as Native Americans, boarded three ships in the Boston harbor, the Dartmouth, the Eleanor and the Beaver. They threw 342 chests of tea into the harbor in protest of the “Tea Act,” which...
Coach Nadia Popova
As the long, sun-soaked days of summer fade and the crisp, vibrant colors of autumn emerge, our routines naturally begin to shift. The easy spontaneity of outdoor workouts and late-evening activities gives way to earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures. This seasonal transition is the perfect time to refresh your focus and ensure your wellness routine thrives, not...
By Craig Michaels
Big Game Sunday is always one of my favorite days of the year. It’s not just about the matchup — it’s the buzz in the room, the cheers from every direction, and watching the game on massive screens surrounded by fellow fans. This year, I’m especially looking forward to experiencing all that energy at Agua Caliente Casinos,...
INDIO, CA — The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino returns February 12–March 1, 2026, with a refreshed look, new immersive spaces, and a full lineup of entertainment celebrating tradition, community, and fun.
Celebrating the Fair & Date Fest’s 78th year with the theme “Return to the Oasis,” organizers are refreshing the event’s...
The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (Foundation) is excited to announce their annual “Cocktails on the Page” fundraising event celebrating books and in support of the Library featuring special guests and spouses Lucie Arnaz (Lucy & Desi: The Love Letters, released November 4, 2025) and Laurence Luckinbill (Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theater Saved My Life, released April 8, 2024...
“American Romance” (Sony Music)
By Eleni P. Austin
Making music is in Lukas Nelson’s blood. It’s practically a biological imperative. But it’s also the family business, and that can be tricky. Nepotism is often considered a dirty word, but if you have the goods to back it up, ultimately, it shouldn’t matter that your dad (rather famously) makes music too.
But Lukas...
By Phil Lacombe
From the raw, blistering riffs of early alt-metal to the global stage of modern metal’s evolution, Mikey Doling has built a legacy that’s loud, lasting, and unapologetically real. As the founding guitarist and continuing force behind Snot, the Coachella Valley native remains a vital part of the scene that helped shape him. Beyond that, he’s rocked international...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Olive Crest Desert Communities, 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 highly-anticipated Annual “Power of ONE” fundraising dinner on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the beautifully remodeled Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian...
By Craig Michaels
Soul, culture, and community will once again take center stage as the 2nd Annual Soul Springs Festival returns to the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Building on the success of its inaugural year, the festival is proudly presented by Agua Caliente Casinos, hosted by the City of Cathedral City, and supported by PIPS...
The Ranch Recovery Centers will host its 21st Annual Luncheon on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Palm Desert Resorter Country Club (77-333 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert). Proceeds from the event will support the organization’s residential alcohol and drug treatment programs, helping ensure access to care for individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
This year’s luncheon features the signature “Runway to Recovery”...
Send Help (1h 54m – Rated R) Horror, Thriller, Comedy
Starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien, Edyll Ismail
Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's an unsettling, darkly humorous battle of wills and wits to make it out...
By Dee Jae Cox
“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”
… George Orwell, 1984
In a house that reflects the beauty of America in the heart of Palm Springs, with sunshine streaming from a dozen windows and cool breezes from the perfect desert winter, The Green Room Theatre Company presented an interactive reading of...
By Rick Riozza
As your somm-about-town, and, your friendly neighborhood wine steward over at Ralphs Market Palm Springs, one thing that keeps my position invigorating is when I get to curate a selection of wines for our clients and customers.
Requests often include recommending and selecting wines for a lesser crowd that include luncheons, dinner parties, wine tasting parties; larger crowds...
By Janet McAfee
A local Palm Springs charity, Pets in Recovery, is doing an amazing job helping people and their pets in our community. My friend Ken Moses founded this organization in 2020. Working the phones at Loving All Animals dog shelter in Coachella, I have referred many callers going into residential drug & alcohol programs to this program. The...
By Haddon Libby
In his second term, President Donald Trump has continued a pattern of making exaggerated and false claims that fact-checkers say sets him apart from any predecessor in U.S. history. From bizarre assertions about international territories to inflated peacemaking boasts, Trump's rhetoric has drawn scrutiny for its detachment from verifiable facts, raising concerns about its impact on public...
What most people don’t know can cost them everything.
Home insurance is not about market value.
Never insure your home for its sale price. Coverage should be based on the cost to reconstruct—materials and labor only. Land has no rebuilding cost.
Red cars don’t cost more to insure—but they get noticed.
Insurance companies don’t surcharge for color; however, the police...
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