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Monday, March 18, 2024
BY NOE GUTIERREZ It’s not often I feel I can speak for an entire community. The emotions I’m experiencing now provide a platform for boldness in saying that we will all miss our beloved brother, husband, friend, father, uncle and bandmate, Jacinto “Chad” Cancino. Chad passed away on March 5, 2024, after a long battle with cancer, he was 59. I...
By Crystal Harrell As the BNP Paribas Open attracts tennis fans from around the globe to the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens for two weeks of championship play, Palm Desert restaurant Porta Via is expanding with a popup restaurant and bar debuting a special menu for the event through March 17. Porta Via is serving Italian-inspired California cuisine that has delighted...
Legendary entertainer Patti LaBelle will perform her beloved songs at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Tickets start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force...
Multi-award-winning country group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will bring the All The Good Times: Farewell Tour to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Tickets start at $49 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com. For...
Desert Hot Springs Classical Concerts concludes its tenth anniversary season with concerts on March 17 at Grace Church and March 21 at Desert Hot Springs High School. More details and a complete schedule can be found at: https://www.dhsclassicalconcerts.org/2024 No tickets or reservations are required, but cash donations at the door are appreciated. “This has been our most ambitious concert season...
BeautieSocial LLC is hosting its second Woman-Owned Pop-Up on April 6th from 4-7pm at The River at Rancho Mirage, 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage CA 92270. Featuring over 25 local entrepreneurs, this dynamic, outdoor market puts the spotlight on woman-owned small businesses in the Coachella Valley. This event will be held for a great cause and visitors can feel good while shopping....
Produced By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration As the legendary WWE superstar Gorilla Monsoon once said, “It is a happening”, it will be indeed be just that this March 24th 2024, in Banning California, at the Banning Community Center when EWF comes to town. For close to thirty years, EWF, and its owner and lead trainer Mr. Jesse Hernandez have been...
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. I always liked to say I was Andy’s training captain, because as young boys we would...
By Eleni P. Austin “Strange days are here to stay, ever since Bowie died, it hasn’t been the same, all the madmen are going mental, Grandma’s on the fentanyl now, strange days are here to stay.” That’s Green Day, trying to navigate this not-so-brave new world on “Strange Days Are Here To Stay,” a track off their latest opus, SAVIORS....
BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN / PHOTOS BY MARC GLASSMAN Celebrating its 11th Anniversary, Mama’s House hosted over 900 generous and supportive guests at its highly-acclaimed Annual HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon at Indian Wells Renaissance Resort & Spa. This year’s luncheon featured keynote speaker Jim Caviezel, TV & Film Actor, best known for his role in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of The...
Arthur The King (1h 47m – Rated PG-13) Adventure Starring Mark Wahlberg, Nathalie Emmanuel, Simu Liu and Ali Suliman. After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to … give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of...
By Rick Riozza The Rite of Spring is a ballet by Russian modernist composer Igor Stravinsky that premiered at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris on May 29, 1913—thus the French title: Le Sacre du printemps. It is considered one of the first examples of Modernism in music. The Rite of Spring tells the story of an ancient pagan society...
By Janet McAfee Wonderful 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...

What’s in a Name?

By Haddon Libby A business name is one of the first and most important decisions made by company founders.  A good name helps the company in marketing its goods and services.  Done correctly, the name can become part of the vernacular of society.  Some of the better names include Google, Twitter, Band-Aid and the Rolling Stones. Some companies succeed despite their...
St Patrick’s Day is here, and we can expect more partying and alcohol consumption up to and after March 17. Of course, DUI arrests will be on the rise. DUI sobriety checkpoints are legal and not a 4th Amendment illegal search and seizure violation. Of course, that is if the Checkpoints comply with all the regulatory rules. Turning onto a side street...
BY STAN POPOVICH Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do to help them? It can be frustrating to watch someone you know struggle with their mental health and not be able to do anything to relieve their suffering. With this in mind, here are seven ways to...
By Aimee Mosco When you look in the mirror, there are things about yourself that you cannot physically see. You cannot see the energy of your memories, your beliefs, your wisdom, or your fears, but there is no disputing that these things exist. These elements of self influence your every experience in this physical world. The same holds true for...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

© Copyright 2024  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): I will never advise you to dim the flame of your ambition or be shy about radiating your enthusiasm. For the next few weeks, though, I urge you to find ways to add sap, juice, and nectar to your fiery energy. See if you can be less like a furnace and...

Desert Oasis Classic

BY COACH NADIA POPOVA I am excited and happy to announce our First Natural Bodybuilding show "Desert Oasis Classic" in Palm Desert on March 30th at The College of The Desert"! Before I dive into the details, I have a question for you: What comes to your mind when you hear the word: "Bodybuilding"? Is it a big person all tanned with big muscles flexing...
March is observed as Autoimmune Awareness Month, to build awareness and understanding of the more than 100 identified autoimmune diseases (AuD) that affect an estimated 50 million people in the U.S. alone. Cannabinoid research for AuD continues to grow due to their immunomodulating traits. Autoimmune is the leading cause of death among female children and women 65 years of...
California’s First Pride Celebration of the Year, Presented By Agua Caliente Casinos Featuring Live Performances, Parade and Bed Race, Champagne Brunch Bash, Free Community Outdoor Film Screening of The Birdcage, Comedy Show at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City headlined by River Butcher, Bar Events and More… As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 8th annual Cathedral City LGBT...

Joss Stone

Explains How a Horse named Freddie Mercury Inspired her Incredible Musical Journey Ahead of her Concert at Fantasy Springs on March 15 In a recent interview from her home in Nashville, Grammy Award-winning British soul singer Joss Stone shared one of the reasons she decided to bring her incredible talent into the spotlight when she was just 13 years old,...
By Eleni P. Austin MAD.KAT gallerist Kim A. Tolman has been painting since her teens, in her native Germany. After moving to Cologne, she began exhibiting her paintings, she also started a career in opera and theatre set design. After relocating to San Francisco, her scenic design career shifted into high gear, creating sets for over 200 sets in a...
Colin James returns to the Big Rock Pub, Saturday March 16th. Back in the ‘80s, the Saskatchewan native, along with Robert Cray and Stevie Ray Vaughan were a trio of young guitar-slingers that effectively reintroduced the Blues to a young audience, weened on Album-Oriented Rock (AOR). Colin’s debut arrived in 1988 and over the years he has shared stages and...
Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, formerly known as Benjamin Barker, who returns to nineteenth century London, seeking revenge against the judge who framed him many years ago. Renaming himself Sweeney Todd, the now-mad man vows revenge against all who wronged him, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett’s...
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER Buddy Greco Jr. has been playing music for many years. He started playing the drums at the age of 3 and got his first Ludwig kit at the age of 6, he started playing the guitar at the age of 10 and the bass at the age of 11. He also started writing songs...
Produced by Tiar’a Literary & Illustration It’s not every day that we hear stories of small businesses expanding at exponential rates. However, one small business in Southern California is doing just that and thriving. It is, however, every day that we see sunshine in Southern California, and this natural energy is what supports one of the Golden State’s greatest exports...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna "Good friends are like four-leaf clovers, hard to find and lucky to have." — Irish Proverb Avoid the Paddy Wagon and meet new friends this St. Patrick’s Day weekend by staying at the beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa and enjoy the music of the Smooth Jazz Allstars featuring Guitarist Paul Brown, Bass man Brian...
The Rock Yard concert series at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino returns to the famed outdoor stage for the 2024 season with an incredible line-up of the country’s best tribute acts and premiere cover bands. The FREE concert series kicks off on Friday, March 8 with Billy Idol tribute band, Generation Idol and cover band The Brobots opening the show with...
By Eleni P. Austin Adrian Sutherland has just released his second solo album. But it feels as though his music has been around forever. Growing up in Attawapiskat, First Nation on James Bay, Ontario Canada, he took his musical cues from Tom Petty, The Tragically Hip, Coldplay, Bryan Adams, and Neil Young, but also drew inspiration from his life, his...
By Madeline Zuckerman With a record crowd of over 325 loyal supporters, Desert Arc hosted its Sixth Annual Champions Of Change Recognition Awards Luncheon, which honors local individuals and companies in our Valley who champion Desert Arc’s mission.  Held in the grand ballroom of Agua Caliente Resort Casino & Spa in Rancho Mirage, the luncheon raised a record $100,000 to...
Kung Fu Panda 4 (1h 34m – Rated PG) Action, Animation, Comedy Starring Dustin Hoffman, Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis, David Cross, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane, James Hong, Ke Huy Quan and Awkwafina. After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon...
By Rick Riozza Okay—most of us desert dwellers know by now that the Indian Wells Tennis Garden hosts the annual international BNP Paribas tennis tournament, and the usual call is “Welcome to Tennis Paradise!” And we titled last year’s article with that phrase—so we changed it up! Paradise or Heaven—you go ahead and use the word you prefer. But no matter...
By Janet McAfee It was late Fall in 2023 when yet another phone call came in to Loving All Animals, the charity I work with, about a kitten in need. A senior animal lover called desperately seeking a rescue to take a small grey Tuxedo kitten in her care. The kitten had belonged to a friend of her caretaker who...

Tennis Anyone?

By Haddon Libby Originally called Jeu de paume (palm game), tennis originated in France during the 12th century.  Back then, it was more like handball as there were no racquets and the game was played indoors.  This version of the sport has held an amateur championship since 1740 making it the oldest active trophy amongst international sports. The name tennis came into...
In school we read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March, a month named after the Roman God, MARS. Martius was the name of the first month in the original Roman calendar. Along with January, May, and June, March is one of several months named after a god. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It was marked by several religious...
BY STAN POPOVICH Using drugs and alcohol will not take away your problems and fears. In the short run, they might make you feel better, but in the long run these addictions will only make things worse. As a result, here are eight tips on how to manage your persistent fears and anxieties without using drugs and alcohol. Take it one...
By Crystal Harrell From March 2-3, Angel Light Academy commemorated its 25th anniversary with a 2-day Youth Leadership Conference teaching Valley students essential life skills and attributes. Held at Van Buren Elementary School in Indio, the Youth Leadership Conference promoted problem-solving and communication skills, leadership traits, social media awareness, bullying and drug resistance. Julia Wilmot and her husband General Richard Wilmot...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK A new trend right now is to take Ozempic and other similar drugs for quick weight loss.  The startling reality behind the “miracle weight loss” is quite different than what you’ve seen online, and you are only hearing one side of the story.   Drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy may possibly be effective for weight loss. But...
© Copyright 2024  Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow talent to the dark place where it leads." So wrote Aries author Erica Jong. Is that true? Is it hard to access the fullness of our talents? Must we summon rare courage and explore dark places? Sometimes, yes. To overcome...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA As we step into the first spring month, I suggest we celebrate women worldwide, as namely in March we celebrate International Women's Day, a holiday aimed at honoring the contributions and accomplishments of women in every sphere of life. We at Send Me a Trainer are inviting you to join the celebration of women and self-care. We...
BY RUTH HILL R.N. This week’s article attempts to provide cannabis-assisted opioid reduction research to share with your physician or other health provider. Physicians need research. The website https://phil420.com/ will take you to a “German Patient Roundtable” that quotes worldwide studies supporting cannabis use. Philip J. Cenedella IV, an international cannabis consultant, manages the website. A Roundtable Discussion on this...
By Crystal Harrell Spring is upon us, and with the amount of winter rain the Coachella Valley has received in the last few weeks, the desert is looking a lot more green and floral. Wildflower season is finally here, and Friends of the Desert Mountains’ 18th annual Coachella Valley Wildflower Festival will take place, Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m....
By Eleni P. Austin Nearly 50 years ago, Punk Rock snarled, scratched, spit and elbowed its way into the cultural zeitgeist. Although it was invented in the bowels of New York and exploded in London, it truly thrived in Los Angeles. Back in the mid ‘70s, L.A. was still a bastion of sun, sand, surf and mellow vibes. But just...
Torch singer and trailblazer Peggy Lee was born Norma Deloris Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota in 1920. By the early ‘40s, she was performing at the famed Doll House in Palm Springs. It was there that she perfected her signature sultry vocal style, which she characterized as “softly with feeling.” Peggy, who passed away in 2002, became one of...
By Craig Michaels Leave your Walkman and boombox at home and get your big hair ready for 80’s FEST! Prepare to be transported back in time to the era of big hair, neon fashion, and iconic music at the 80’s FEST, taking place at The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, Saturday March 2nd, 2024. This...
An intensive two-day youth leadership program that teaches leadership, communication, problem solving, teamwork, social skills, coping skills and the importance of community service. Students spend time with highly trained adult and youth facilitators experiencing leadership in such a way that they can take the learning and apply it to real-life situations.  During the conference students concentrate on identifying and...
Produced by Tiar’a Literary & Illustration We all know them. We’ve all been taught by them. Teachers – whether those at elementary, middle, high school, college, or university. They exist, and they exist globally. Without them, we wouldn’t know about history, geography, science, how to write, how to add or subtract, nor how to be an upstanding citizen. These teachers...
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA “Did you know there are over 2 million heart attacks and strokes each year resulting in 800,000 deaths and even more depilating injuries?” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.” Have a heart and know the best gift to give someone is a commitment to: Stop smoking. Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a person can do...
By Madeline Zuckerman PHOTOS BY LAURA HALL What a glorious day it was on the links as Xavier College Preparatory High School hosted its highly-anticipated 15th Annual Fairway to Heaven Golf Tournament at The Classic Club in Palm Desert on February 2. Alexis Mullinix, Event Chair, was assisted by Co-chairs Margaret Stenmoen, Chloe Folena, Laura Hall and Reggie Rover. This year’s Golf...

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