BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Finally, May is here, and the summer vibes are in the air. Soon enough, we'll all have the chance to put on those beautiful bikinis and soak up the sun by the pool. But to make this experience even more enjoyable, I invite you to participate in the May Fitness Madness challenge aimed at making you...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Cannabis Corner (CC) is responding to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article dated Saturday/Sunday, May 11-12, 2024| THE WEEKEND INTERVIEW with Bertha Madras | by Allysia Finley. I will use the pejorative word marijuana instead of cannabis as it is obvious Finley and Madras do not know the botanical name Cannabis: C. sativa L. and C. indica...
By Crystal Harrell
Hunters Palm Springs has been a mainstay of the Coachella Valley clubbing scene in downtown Palm Springs—becoming the go-to spot for an electrifying atmosphere, bar style menu options, and a range of exciting events that make it a must-visit spot for locals and visitors alike.
Having celebrated its 25-year anniversary, Hunters is known for its inviting ambiance of...
May 1st Marked the Official Team Launch of the Coachella Valley Scorpions
The Coachella Valley Scorpions officially launched on May 1st as California’s first 50+ pickleball team with the National Pickleball League – putting the Coachella Valley on the map of the hottest new game to emerge on the scene of professional sports. In addition, plans are in the works to...
By Crystal Harrell
Marisa Corvo has sung for millions on television and is now sharing her voice with the Coachella Valley. Corvo was raised in a lively Italian family and was inspired to get into music by her trumpet-playing dad. Her journey began as a classical pianist and she played her first professional gig with an orchestra at Juilliard when...
By Eleni P. Austin
“You can ditch all the anger, and unlock the chains, ask yourself how you can help someone else who’s in pain today, take all those worries, put ‘em in a big book, leave the book on a stranger’s shelf, that’s right, now congratulate yourself/Call a friend, ask them how they’re getting on and mean it, c’mon...
By Craig Michaels
Experience an evening of culinary delights and high fashion at Chef George's Picasso Restaurant in Bermuda Dunes this Sunday, May 19th. While Chef George's is typically closed on Sundays, they're making a special exception for an exclusive Dinner Fashion Show that promises to be an unforgettable event. Hosted from 5pm to 8pm, this unique occasion combines the...
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino proudly presents entertainment icons Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons in concert at the Special Events Center on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Tickets for the show start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 and can be purchased at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone 800-827-2946, or...
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Since 1996, the superstars of the EWF have rocked Southern California residents with fun-filled, action-packed, over-the-top-rope family entertainment. It began when a Southern California professional wrestling wrestler/trainer/promotor and living legend, Mr. Jesse Hernandez created the EWF platform for his wrestlers-in-training to compete on a regular basis. The hopes, with continual public exposure, the...
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If you live anywhere in our sun-filled Golden State then you’ve heard, been around, or are involved with the fitness and bodybuilding lifestyle. Some say that lifting weights and exercising is an obsession laced with a heavy dose of vanity. Reality dictates quite the contrary. One thing is for certain. If you are serious...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Graduation is upon us, and we want to make sure we graduate with our class safely this year reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
Let’s start with the first class: Underage drinking can result in tragedy so let’s keep those critical lines of communication open when it comes to talking about the dangers of underage drinking, driving and graduation...
Camp Description: Desert Theatreworks- Kidsworks, in collaboration with Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) is delighted to announce the launch of the sixth annual KidsWorks Summer Musical Theatre Camp Program. This exceptional opportunity is extended free of charge to a limited number of current DSUSD students in grades TK-8th, with leadership participants from grades 9-12. Additionally, students outside of...
IF (1h 44m – PG) Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Starring Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure...
By Rick Riozza
The Urban Dictionary defines a “high-ender” as a wealthy person who goes after expensive goods. We’ve all seen it portrayed on TV and in the media with the “lifestyles of the rich & famous”. And often in the hands of these high-enders, you’ll see a bottle of bubbly shooting its cork off with all that valuable sparkling...
By Janet McAfee
In April Andrea and Ryln Hadley-Bustillos arrived at the Loving All Animals shelter in Coachella seeking to adopt an adult cat. They were shown photos and told the story of a strikingly handsome black cat named Atlas who was a 3-legged tripod. The cat had a unique look with blazing gold eyes and pointed ears They returned...
By Haddon Libby
“Marketing is no longer about the stuff that you make, but about the stories, you tell.” - Seth Godin, American Marketing Association Hall of Fame.
Apple was forced to withdraw its new ad promoting an upgraded iPad promoted as the strongest and thinnest iPad ever. In that ad, Apple showed a hydraulic press filled with the types of...
With 2024 Inflation, a potential client’s assets are important. I feel terrible when potential client’s call, wanting representation, and a legal answer over the phone and ask me to represent them on a civil matter, other than an accident... and I can NOT accept their case. This if often because I know they do not have enough money. I know they would...
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 six ways to...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Are you ready to make the tough decision to go sugar free? Making the commitment is sometimes the tallest hurdle. If you haven’t yet, with summer upon us, now’s a great time to look at your eating habits and be realistic about how sugar and carbs fit into your life. And, how it affects your weight, outlook...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Polish-born author Joseph Conrad (1857–1924) didn’t begin to speak English until he was 21 years old. At 25, his writing in that language was still stiff and stilted. Yet during the next 40+ years, he employed his adopted tongue to write 19 novels, numerous short stories, and several other books. Today...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Since childhood, we have been imposed a huge number of stereotypes about behavior, desires, appearance, goals, etc. At first, we are influenced only by our parents and grandparents, then we add teachers in kindergarten, at school, plus peers, and so on.
At each stage of life's journey, new people or groups of people are created who in...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
A fitting theme for Nurses Week in 2024 is “Frontline Warrior” to honor the challenges the CCP (Wuhan virus) continues to create in our country. Nurses across the nation were fired for refusing to take the COVID vaccine. They donned their infection control outfits of gown, mask, gloves, shield for ten minutes as they provided care,...
By Crystal Harrell
On April 13 and 20, Blur took the stage at Coachella, and to close out their set, they brought out performers from the Torres Martinez Cahuilla Bird Singers. It was Blur’s first time at Coachella since 2013, and the band delivered renditions of some of their most beloved songs, like “Song 2,” “Girls & Boys,” and “Beetlebum.”
The...
By Eleni P. Austin
There’s a famous quote that says “When they go low, we go high.” But several low desert denizens will gently flip that script when they trek up highway 62 to see Rick Shelley perform at the new high desert hotspot, Spaghetti Western on Saturday, May 18th.
Rick has been a part of the desert music scene since...
Grammy Award-winning siblings Jesse & Joy will perform their repertoire of Latin pop hits at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online...
By Eleni P. Austin
As a card-carrying Music Nerd, I got my start reading liner notes in the late ‘60s (you’d be surprised what kind of information can be gleaned from the back of the Chipmunks A-Go-Go record cover). I was seven when an older cousin gave me my first “grown-up” album, James Taylor’s Sweet Baby James. From then on,...
Rancho Mirage, CA, May 1, 2024 – Script2Stage2Screen presents a fully staged reading of a new original drama, Southlake, written by Mike Byham of Southlake, TX. The reading will be directed by Coachella Valley’s Stan Jenson.
The play begins with two young soldiers on a battleground in Viet Nam in the early 70’s. We follow one of the soldiers to...
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It’s difficult to believe that it has been 5 years since the creation of WWE’s most prominent competition in over 20 years, AEW . The spark that lit the fire beneath the new juggernaut’s engine was the signing of former WWE and WCW living legend, The Lionheart, The Painmaker, Mr. Y2J … Chris Jericho.
Since...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
I lost my mom several years ago to cancer. That was a tough time – it still hurts. I’d give anything to spend just one more hour with her. Every public servant certainly has seen their share of tragic calls. It is an honor to help those in need, however, nothing hurts more than when...
By Madeline Zuckerman
A tremendous outpouring of community support was on full display at the Third Annual Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert’s “Women of Wonder” Awards Luncheon held at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage. The overflow crowd of 200 guests sat spellbound as the five Honorees told their inspirational story of giving back in so many...
The Palm Springs International ShortFest unveiled its 2024 poster ahead of the upcoming event taking place June 18-24, 2024. Collaborating once again with renowned American artist and Palm Springs resident, Shag, this year's distinctive and varied perspective design celebrates the ShortFest’s 30th-anniversary and the singular beauty of the Coachella Valley. ShortFest passes for the 2024 event are currently available at www.psfilmfest.org/shortfest-2024.
Shag, known for...
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2h 25m – PG-13) Action, Sci-Fi
Starring Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, and William H. Macy.
Set several generations in the future following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds...
By Rick Riozza
According to the recent Brooks Wine Website: “Wine has a universal appeal. It transcends gender boundaries. However, it has been suggested that some women may find certain wine characteristics particularly delightful. There are a few options that stand out as excellent wines for women!
For the better sex, whether you are new to the world of wine or...
By Janet McAfee
This week I had the pleasure of meeting Denzel, this Siberian Husky mix dog with handsome movie star looks. Denzel is a long-term resident at our local Riverside County Shelter at a time when fewer Coachella Valley residents adopt large dogs. He joined everyone at the shelter’s Animal Commission meeting and wagged his tail happily greeting the...
By Haddon Libby
US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at a 1.6% rate during the first quarter – a level that is half the rate of just one quarter ago. Where inflation was 2.7% at year-end, it was running 1% higher at quarter-end. This occurred while energy prices increased on geopolitical tensions, and interest rates remained flat with a 5.5%...
If you had 1/5th on the 4th, and got a DUI on THE FIFTH OF MAY, (Cinco de Mayo), then you got a Deuce. A DUI has always been called a DEUCE because the Vehicle Code violation has always ended in a 2. Thus, Drunk Drivers are referred to as “deuced”. A DUI was initially called a 502 requiring a .15 reading....
BY STAN POPOVICH
Do you ever get stuck in the vicious cycle of worry and fear in your life? As a published author of a managing fear book, I struggled with fear and anxiety for over 20 years.
Here is a brief summary of what I did to overcome the cycle of fear and anxiety in my life.
I got advice...
By Aimee Mosco
Each of us comes into this world with the memories and wisdom of our ancestors encoded into our DNA. We also came into these bodies with memories from our past lives. Our souls curated collections of important information and deposited it within us so we could have easy access to this energy as we embarked on the...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When my friend Jessalyn first visited Disneyland as a child, she was smitten by its glimmering, unblemished mystery. "It was far more real than real," she said. “A dream come true.” But after a few hours, her infatuation unraveled. She began to see through the luster. Waiting in long lines to...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Cardiovascular or simply cardio workouts are an amazing way to stay active and have a healthy heart. The more conditioned the heart gets, the less it beats. The less it beats, the longer it lasts. That's the ultimate goal: keep our heart conditioned so it will last longer.
But if you have never done cardio, it's best...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
The Department of Justice on April 30, 2024, affirmed that the DEA has concurred with an HHS recommendation to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The agency must first accept public comments, during which time interested parties can formally request administrative hearings to further debate the issue. Only following public comments and a possible judicial review...
By Crystal Harrell
The Aquabats are a rock band that can be easily identified by their masks and matching costumes—leaning into comedic personas as crime-fighting superheroes. Lead singer and lyricist under the stage name of The MC Bat Commander, Christian Jacobs, spoke with Coachella Valley Weekly during Weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival—highlighting The Aquabats’ evolution...
By Crystal Harrell
late night drive home brought their roots of growing up in a small town outside of El Paso, Texas, to Weekend Two of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Starting in 2019, singer Andre Portillo and guitarist Juan “Ockz” Vargas learned how to play their instruments while simultaneously learning how to produce music. When 2020 hit,...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Mama’s House has announced exciting plans for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Classic on Friday, May 10, 2024, and its 3rd Annual Dinner Show on Saturday, May 11, 2024, featuring direct from Las Vegas “Supreme Reflections,” A Loving Tribute To Diana Ross & The Supremes.
Both of these fundraising events are scheduled to take place at the...
By Crystal Harrell / Photos By Cora Rafe
On April 20, Grammy-nominated songwriter and world-famous DJ Will Clarke spoke with Coachella Valley Weekly during Weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, ahead of his performance at the Yuma Tent—where he revealed the artistic process behind his new track and what he hopes for the future of his...
By Craig Michaels
If you've been longing for the powerful ballads and electrifying arena rock of the '70s and '80s, your wait is over. John Waite, the British rock singer, and musician whose voice has defined a generation, is bringing his timeless music to the stage at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City on Saturday, May 11. Best known as the...
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Things are really starting to heat up in Southern California, and no doubt aided by this past weekend’s 37th Annual Avocado Festival in beautiful Fallbrook, CA. It was an avocado-packed, star-studded day lined with local growers, and vendors from in and out of town. Between 70,000-100,000 people drove, walked, hiked, biked, crawled, scratched, did...
Cinco de Mayo weekend at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino promises to be a festive celebration with live music including Grammy- nominated group Los Rieleros del Norte and exceptional dining options with Latin flair curated by the award-winning culinary team led by Chef Freddy Rieger. The electric atmosphere of world-class entertainment, dining, and gaming will make for an unforgettable Cinco...
Desert Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce its inaugural production of William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”, a female-driven production which promises to captivate audiences with its engaging story, strong acting, and diverse cast. This compelling production is set to take the stage at the Stardust Amphitheater on the campus of Palm Valley School from May 3, May 4, and May 5.
A...
By Crystal Harrell / Photos By Kurt Schawacker
On April 25, the Palm Canyon Roadhouse in Palm Springs served as the venue for Rolling Stone Magazine’s installment of ‘Rolling Stone Writers’ Room’ ahead of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival.
The event was moderated by Rolling Stone’s Senior Music Editor Joseph Hudak, and featured an intimate storytelling setting with country crooners Charley Crockett,...
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