By Crystal Harrell
The West Coast’s largest fashion week, Fashion Week El Paseo presented by California Bank & Trust, returns through March 19 at The Gardens on El Paseo.
This world-class event provides an inspiring, immersive fashion experience and features cocktail receptions, pop-up shops, celebrity meet-and-greets, and much more. Highlighting fashion trends and showcasing a who’s-who of the country’s top design...
Produced By Emir
Wherever you turn in life, there is always a “push-pull” taking place. It doesn’t matter if it’s day or night, summer, or winter, lifting a dumbbell or lowering dumbbell. These normal life “resistances” are what make up life. A difference of opinion – it’s just that. It’s normal. When it comes to fitness, no matter if you...
Spark Change Campaign Returns to California’s Southeastern Desert Region to Help People Facing Hunger Taking place in stores, clubs and online, the 12th annual campaign supports local hunger relief efforts
For the 12th straight year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in California’s Southeastern Desert Region.
The goal...
Performances take place March 21 through April 6
Green Room Theatre Company Coachella Valley (GRTCCV), now in its 16th successful season, brings a professional production of Black Butterfly, Jaguar Girl, Piñata Woman, and Other Superhero Girls, Like Me to the stage. The production is a story of resilience and identity, with performances in Indio and Palm Desert from March 21 through April...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Mama’s House Ministries has definite cause for celebration, not only for its 12 successful years of serving vulnerable women in our Valley, but for hosting an overflow crowd of 800 guests at its highly-acclaimed 12th Annual HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells.
Mama’s House provides a safe, supportive, loving,...
By Craig Michaels
Race fans in the Coachella Valley were treated to an exhilarating week as Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, Rancho Mirage, partnered with the highly anticipated Thermal Club INDYCAR Grand Prix, bringing the excitement of professional racing closer than ever before.
Earlier in the week, fans had the unique opportunity to meet 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson during...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
On March 9th we changed our clocks “back” for daylight savings. Did you change your smoke detector batteries and check their condition asks Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. Since most fatal fires occur at night, it’s essential that every home have working smoke alarms to provide...
Wildest Restaurant & Bar, renowned for its innovative cocktails, award-winning wine list, extraordinary California-inspired farm-to-table fare, and vibrant atmosphere, is set to heat up the season with an exciting spring lineup designed to bring people together on El Paseo. Wildest has been recognized as Best New Restaurant, Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant, and has received a prestigious Wine Spectator Award, along with hundreds of five-star...
“Rosalie” (Curation Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Dropping the needle on the new Silver Synthetic album is like being transported to a secret ‘70s AM Gold radio station. Returning to an era when songs by Mac Davis, Charlie Rich and Olivia Newton John happily coexisted alongside Blue Swede, Redbone and Abba.
The Louisiana four-piece formed in 2017 when Chris Lyons, guitarist and...
Disney’s Snow White (1h 49m – Rated PG) Action, Comedy, Thriller
Starring Gal Gadot, Rachel Zegler
This magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.
EXPERIENCE IT IN OUR NEW 270-DEGREE SCREENX AUDITORIUM!
The Alto Knights (2h 3m – Rated R) Biography, Crime, Drama
Starring Robert De Niro
The film follows two of...
By Rick Riozza
We don’t mean to sound trite here—but, like it or not, ensconced in the desert: Spring is in the air! And in our desert valley, the spring season speeds along. We’ll get to 90 degree temperatures often in April and we’re well onto three digits temps in May.
So when the third week of March settles in, we’re...
By Janet McAfee
Countless dogs go missing every day. It's a dog lover's worst nightmare. You worry about whether they are hungry, injured, or even if they are still alive. It can happen to the best of dog owners.
It was a nightmare for Joanna Cuadras when her beloved Husky mix Gallo went missing from her Indio home on February 21....
By Haddon Libby
On February 19th, the S&P 500 hit a peak valuation of $52 trillion. A month later, it’s down to $47 trillion—a $5 trillion tumble, or 10%. Tariffs are taking the blame, but a deeper dive reveals other culprits driving this decline.
At year-end 2024, S&P 500 earnings were forecast to grow 12% in 2025—15% for mega-caps, 10% for...
With the influx of visitors for major events like tennis tournaments, golf competitions, horse and car racing, Spring Break, and the White Party, this time of year sees a rise in personal injury (PI) and DUI cases. Add in the recent rains making roads slick, and the lack of experience many local drivers have with such conditions, and accidents...
Goyette Scores Lone Coachella Valley Goal in OT Defeat to Bakersfield
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, fell to the Bakersfield Condors on Friday night in overtime by the final score of 2-1. David Goyette scored the only Firebirds goal while Victor Ostman made 24 saves in Coachella Valley’s loss that moves...
BY STAN POPOVICH
There are times that we encounter negative thoughts that can be overwhelming.
For some people, the more they try to get rid of their thoughts, the stronger they become.
As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their obsessive thinking.
Do not focus on your fearful thinking: The first...
BY MICHELLE MCLAUGHLIN
Every day, in ways big and small, you make a difference. Sometimes we don’t realize it, but we do! It’s in the way you carry yourself, the way you smile, the way you speak, and even the energy you bring with you into a room that influences the people around you. It’s not about being the most...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
In a world saturated with quick fixes and fleeting trends, the Hollywood Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Awards, set to take place on March 29, 2025, in Beverly Hills, is poised to make a powerful statement. This isn't just another bodybuilding competition; it's a movement that celebrates the essence of natural fitness, inclusivity, and sustainable health.
What sets...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
The California Cannabis Market 2024 Report, from GreenState.com, attempts to paint a picture of industry stability, citing increased biomass production and rising wholesale flower prices as signs of a healthy market. These numbers obscure a harsher reality. The state's legal cannabis industry is stalled, manufacturing is collapsing, and much of the market (biomass and consumers) is...
By Crystal Harrell
This year’s Desert X art exhibition returns—reflecting on the desert’s deep time evolutions and reframing ideas and wilderness, and exploring themes of Indigenous futurism, design activism, colonial power asymmetries. All 11 art installations, exposing humanity on the land and the role of emerging technologies in our contemporary society, will be on display through May 11. This year’s...
Produced By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
The words “art” and “innovation” typically go hand in hand. Art is innovation, dependent upon how you view it. Yet, in the case of Mr. Joey Chavez, owner and lead artist of The Trusted Tattoo Company and mobile Body Art Bus, the two are distinct characteristics that define one of Southern California’s standout tattoo...
In an unforgettable celebration of luxury and flavor, Wildest Restaurant is proud to announce a once-in-a-lifetime dinner event in partnership with Palm Desert Food & Wine, Tsar Nicoulai Caviar, & Louis Roederer Champagne. This exclusive experience will feature rare and vintage Louis Roederer champagnes, including the iconic Cristal, paired with exquisite caviar varieties. Mark your calendar for Monday, March...
Admission and parking are free.
Looking for a tiny home, kitchen remodel, or a fresh home makeover?
Explore full-size tiny homes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), backyard cottages, homes on wheels, and meet the builders. See what’s new in home decorating, remodeling, and desert landscaping.
From DIY projects to pools, hot tubs, BBQs, solar, and home décor, find everything for your interior and...
By Madeline Zuckerman / PHOTOS COURTESY OF DESERT ARC
Desert Arc, established in 1959, to provide vocational training and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has announced plans for its 15th Annual Golf Classic Fundraiser on Monday, April 7, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway in Indio, California....
“midnight concessions” (Fire Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
If you came of age during the MTV era (when the “M” actually stood for “Music”), as a fan of Punk and New Wave, maybe you remember suffering through tedious videos from an assortment of execrable bands like Loverboy, Winger, Animotion and Starship. Waiting in vain for a Police video or an old...
Don’t Turn Your Back on This Message!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
I dedicate this article to one of my best friends from childhood Andy Troncale every year. I know Capt. Troncale (Arcadia Fire Dept. Truck Co. 105) would like you to follow the advice here to help you maintain your wellness says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
I always liked to say...
Novocaine (1h 50m – Rated R) Action, Comedy, Thriller
Starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Jacob Batalon, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh
When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (1h 31m –...
By Rick Riozza
There’s a lot of action going on in the Veneto region of Italy. Of course, the folks over in Venezia have just concluded their two-week stint of playing out Il Carnevale—and we did our take on this great traditional ceremony and party, check out: coachellavalleyweekly.com/il-carnevale-di-venezia.
And coming up next month is the world famous VinItaly wine trade show...
By Janet McAfee
Dogs have an incredible ability to detect odors way beyond our human capacity. They possess more than 25 times the number of scent receptors than humans, boosting their smelling ability by 100,000 times. Dogs are used to detect drugs and explosives in airports, they help our military in combat locate land mines, and they work valiantly in...
By Haddon Libby
The next tariff war that President Trump is starting involves reciprocal tariffs against all countries all at once. If a country puts a tariff or duty on U.S. goods, we will apply the same tariff rate on their stuff. On the surface, this seems to make sense. The thought seems to be that tariffs will cause companies...
As a car accident lawyer in the CV for 30 years, I find myself siding with David, not the Goliath Insurance Companies. I hate to see accident victims get run over a second time by the insurance companies who will Deny and Delay. This is contrary to their jingles suggesting they will be there for you when the time...
Coachella Valley Scores a Franchise Record Seven Goals in Second Period to Take All Four Points on Calgary Road Trip
The Coachella Valley Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Calgary Wranglers on Wednesday night by the final score of 8-2. With the victory, the Firebirds remain in first place in the Pacific Division,...
BY STAN POPOVICH
Are you looking for all of the answers on how to reduce your persistent fears and anxieties?
Fear and anxiety can ruin your life if you do not know how to overcome it.
As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their everyday anxieties, stresses, and fears.
Take...
By Aimee Mosco
When you are born into your body in this world, your inner spirit has a plan for you. There are goals that the higher part of you expects you to achieve throughout the course of your life. The lessons you integrate as you seek to meet the goals laid out for you by your inner spirit mark...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
We've all been there: the initial burst of motivation that fuels intense workouts and healthy eating, only to fizzle out when life gets hectic. The truth is, achieving lasting fitness success isn't about fleeting bursts of intensity; it's about the steady, reliable practice of consistency.
Consistency is the cornerstone of any successful fitness journey. It's the daily,...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
St. Patrick’s Day, a global celebration of the Irish heritage, originated as a feast day commemorating the spread of Christianity in Ireland and Saint Patrick’s contributions. It’s a day where we indulge in all things green, and for us, that includes all things marijuana. Unfortunately, the Emerald Isle does not present the right growing conditions to...
Lots to see and do from 4 to 7 pm!
Discover the vibrant heartbeat of El Paseo on the first Friday of March and April! Join us for ArtWalk El Paseo—a self-guided journey through over 15 participating galleries showcasing stunning local art! Stroll El Paseo enjoying happy hour specials while you visit gallery after gallery, plus the newly dedicated El...
By Crystal Harrell
Festival Theaters in Downtown Palm Springs aims to usher in an incredible movie-viewing experience and host local events that will bring excitement to everyone in the Coachella Valley. From elevated concessions to premium seating, the new theater strives to bring only the best to guests and the local community.
Coachella Valley Weekly caught up with Theater Manager/Creative Director/Projectionist...
By Crystal Harrell
Angel Light Academy (ALA), a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to teaching leadership to youth and adults, held their 26th annual Youth Leadership Conference on March 1-2 at Rancho Mirage High School.
ALA trained young leaders at the conference who are inspired to learn about leadership and strengthen their social-emotional well-being. The program focused on essential leadership traits, effective communication,...
On the heels of a successful tour that wrapped last December, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is back with another round of U.S. dates. He will make a tour stop at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday,...
By Madeline Zuckerman
“This is a wonderful organization,” said Lewis Wolff. “Major League Baseball has to grow through our youth, and certainly this organization is one of the keys to that growth.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert, an outstanding nonprofit in our community who has been providing life-changing, one-on-one mentoring for Coachella Valley youth for 27 years, hosted its...
IS RETURNING TO ACRISURE ARENA IN COACHELLA VALLEY WITH AN ALL-NEW THEME: GLOW-N-FIRE
Following the success of Glow Party, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ is thrilled to announce its new theme for 2025: Glow-N-Fire. This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat...
Produced By Emir
It’s that time of the year again. The season of glitz and glamour, Super Bowls, and WrestleMania. With that, comes a plethora of professional wrestling extravaganzas. One event in particular, hits very close to home…
For those in the Coachella Valley who have already had the pleasure of experiencing a live professional wrestling event put on by the...
Top touring sound mixers, musicians and industry executives share entertaining anecdotes in book that features locals
A new book, Just 100* Questions by Palm Springs resident Greg McVeigh, offers an insider’s look into the dynamics that make live sound reinforcement such a vibrant industry. Building on the successful Just One Question series of posts developed for Heil Sound, Just 100*...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Thank goodness the wildfires are out. That’s the good news, however, on another note, we finally getting some much needed rain. Though needed, too much has cost us mudflow issues reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. The wildfires have proven two important things. One, in California we are face significant risks such as wildfires, floods and earthquakes....
“Here We Go Crazy” (Granary Music/BMG Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
The first Husker Du music I ever bought was a 7” single, “Makes No Sense At All” b/w “Love Is All Around,” which was the theme from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. As much as I enjoyed the A-side, it was the B-side that cemented my love for the Minneapolis...
Mickey 17 (2h 17m – Rated R) Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Starring Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, Mark Ruffalo
From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience, “Mickey 17.” The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment...
By Rick Riozza
Hey there sports fans! As you loyal readers know by now, we annually cover the BNP Paribas Tennis Tournament held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden with a perspective for us wine enthusiasts in the crowd. To those in the know, we proudly refer to this event as Tennis Paradise!
Ask any tennis enthusiast around the world and...
By Janet McAfee
You may have seen this wonderful photo on your Facebook newsfeed. The story and photo of Mac Adams, a Virginia police officer and his five handsome white dogs, went viral this week on Facebook receiving over 15,000 shares. The dogs, Pickles, Nea, Piglet, Opal, and Mortimer are fabulous looking animals, but what makes this story noteworthy isn't...
By Haddon Libby
After the unexpected public blow-up between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance last week, I thought it might be a good time to put the Ukraine situation into context with other critical negotiations facing the US.
While we cannot know for sure what Trump thinks, it is fair to say that he...
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