Hitler and 420 (MJ Day) celebrate the same day! Yes, April 20th is the birthday of Adolph Hitler, whose real name was Schicklgruber. He was a man obsessed with Aryan origin, who ironically did not possess the documentary proof that he demanded. If Adolph had smoked Marijuana, he may have mellowed out and history would be different.
Marijuana, illegal until...
You are at the end of your rope and you can’t take it any much longer. You are in pain and you feel there is no hope.
The first step you need to do is to seek treatment for your mental health issues. Do not make the decision to end your life when you are in these kinds of fearful...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Did you ever try Keto and felt like it stopped working for you, or you weren’t sure if you were doing it right. Or, maybe you just felt something was missing and you should be getting better results. There is so much confusing information online I know it’s frustrating. I want to reassure you that you are...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I suspect two notable phenomena will coalesce in your sphere sometime soon. The first is a surplus supply of luck. I’m not sure why, but the fates will be sending surges of good karma your way. The second phenomenon is this: You might not be entirely alert for the potential luck...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
It’s not news that it’s possible to have a pretty muscle-burning workout at home for virtually everyone. With the rising popularity of remote work, as a consequence of the scary COVID times, and people growing tired of their daily commutes, more and more individuals are turning to home workouts for their daily dose of fitness.
It’s amazing...
Festival season is upon us here in the Coachella Valley and nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, The Body Deli on El Paseo invites you to experience the Ultimate Springtime Music Festival exhibition featuring a vintage Barbie doll collection amidst a colorful festive atmosphere.
The stage showcases a giant Ferris Wheel, a Rainbow Tower, and a Music Band Stage...
Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead (1h 39m – Rated R) Comedy
Starring Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, Keith Coogan, John Getz, and Josh Charles.
Seventeen-year-old Tanya Crandell’s plans for a carefree summer are derailed when her stressed-to-the-limit mom takes off for a wellness retreat and puts Tanya and her three siblings in the charge of a crotchety (and racist) old babysitter....
By Crystal Harrell
Festival season is finally here, and while thousands travel to the desert for three weekends of music with the world-famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach country music festival, there are local parties taking place to help ring in this star-studded occasion. So grab your sunscreen and swimsuit, and get ready for a wildly...
Revolution Stage Company is thrilled to announce the limited engagement production of BILLIE! BACKSTAGE WITH LADY DAY, written by and starring Synthia L. Hardy. Directed by Bryan Rasmussen with musical direction by Lanny Hartley, this captivating musical journey into the life of the iconic Billie Holiday will run from April 12th through April 21st, for five shows only.
Transport yourself...
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As the explosive professional wrestling season reaches its fever pitch for 2024, millions upon millions across the world are going to have a difficult time unwinding from this past weekend’s WWE WrestleMania 40 extravaganza. The two-day event that dazzled fans and marked the final way WrestleMania will be presented in its traditional fashion wrapped...
By Eleni P. Austin
“I used to wake and bake, roll out of bed, hit the gravity bong that I’d made, and start the day, for a while it got me by, everything I did seemed better when I was high, I don’t know why.” That’s Kacey Musgraves, navigating life with the assistance of a little herbal refreshment, on the...
By Madeline Zuckerman
The American Association of University Women Palm Springs recently hosted their first-time and outrageously successful Purse Auction, raising $15,000 for scholarships for 25 Coachella Valley Junior High School girls to attend in person and virtual the organization’s Tech Trek STEM Summer Camp Programs at several State Universities. The sold out crowd of 65 elegantly attired ladies enjoyed...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
With the Coachella Festival in full swing, along with Spring Break we need to maintain situational awareness at all times reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Sadly, we live in an age where tragedy can strike unexpectedly. But there are some preparation tips to keep in mind.
Thinking of on the tragedy in Seoul Korea on the night of...
By Rick Riozza
Last year at this time, we wrote on the bordelaise singing the Bordeaux blues because their wines just aren’t given the respect they once held.
Once upon a time, Bordeaux was a fairly serious topic. Major wine producing history kept it well respected and all business-like—sometimes, even wine-snobbery crept in (imagine that). But things are a little more...
By Janet McAfee
In 2024, Americans are hitting the roads in record numbers, booking airline flights, train travel, as well as planning car trips. Coachella Valley residents are inclined to take weekend and longer trips all year around. They are now planning summer vacations to places with cooler climates, and their dogs are often included.
Dogs love to travel! If you...
By Haddon Libby
That is a question multinational market research firm Ipsos Group asked each year of 24,269 people in 31 countries at the end of last year. Ipso is he 3rd largest market research firm in the world with 18,000 employees.
Across all nations surveyed, 7 in 10 people say that they are happy. Netherlands have the highest happiness factor with...
That’s right…even though the jury found you not guilty of your DUI…you still lose…because the law wins every time. Whether you are found guilty or not guilty you really do lose. A defendant loses time and money from: Being arrested; Going to court; Posting Bail; Retaining a lawyer; Loss of earnings and Dealing with life’s stress.
You can’t truly win...
BY STAN POPOVICH
Many people have a difficult time in finding an effective mental health counselor that will help them get their life back on track.
The key is to find someone that you can trust in discussing your anxieties and depression.
With this in mind, here are seven suggestions on how to find a great mental health counselor that works for...
By Aimee Mosco
Collective humanity has been anticipating the dawning of a new era for generations. We have read the prophecies and heard the stories about a golden age of peace that have been passed down to us from our ancestors. The new age is due to arrive, but we are asking, “why does it not look as it was...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Now is a favorable time to make initial inquiries, ask for free samples, and enjoy window shopping. But it’s not an opportune time to seal final decisions or sign binding contracts. Have fun haggling and exploring, even as you avoid making permanent promises. Follow the inklings of your heart more than...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Once a woman becomes a mom, society expects her to successfully juggle countless responsibilities and still manage to be fit and look good. Although we are very much against socially imposed unrealistic standards, being a healthy and fit mom definitely a bonus to aim for! But how do you achieve that with all of the aforementioned...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill that Trump signed the states are rushing to implement legislation. Hemp, often called the Christmas Tree plant, has farmers ready with the science and technology to yield a profitable crop with under 0.3% delta-9-tetrahydocannabinol (THC).
“Hemp” referred to low-resin, non-intoxicating Cannabis Sativa L that had been bred for maximum fiber or...
By Crystal Harrell
March and Ash is a customer-focused, licensed cannabis dispensary with multiple locations across Southern California including San Diego and Imperial Valley, and is now open in Palm Desert, located just off the I-10 on Washington and Country Club Dr. and open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The company vision entails that everyone deserves a comfortable and...
Country singer/songwriter Chase Rice will deliver an elevated night filled with country hits at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Aug. 2. Tickets for the show start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024 and can be purchased the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone 800-827-2946, or...
Ribbon Cutting and Free Concert to be Held on April 17
The City of Indio, renowned as the "City of Festivals," is proud to announce a free concert open to the public at the grand opening of its latest project in the revitalization of Downtown Indio, "Center Stage," on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
“Center Stage Presents Sonidos” invites the community to...
The Palm Springs Cultural Center is thrilled to announce the addition of esteemed Hitchcock experts Richard L. Edwards and Steven C. Smith to the Hitchcock Retrospective film series, commencing on April 5 with the iconic thriller "The 39 Steps." This collaboration promises to elevate the series to new heights, attracting film scholars and enthusiasts alike to indulge in the...
World premiere of comedy by Tony Padilla
Desert Ensemble Theater (DET), in residence at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will present the world premiere production of SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL by Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus Tony Padilla, April 12–14 and 19–21, 2024.
SHERLOCK HOLMES CONFIDENTIAL is the ninth of Padilla’s original works produced by DET in its 13 seasons. In this...
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Since 1972, Clark’s Nutrition & Natural Foods Market have been dishing up a recipe of success for those who are focused on remaining fit and healthy. The idea for Clark’s began during a time when the health food and supplementation industry was considered a hangout for hippies. Today, however, society and culture has evolved...
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA
You’ve seen it, and you’ve likely even done it. They’ve drifted into your lane, driven right through red lights, blown past you in a hurry only to sit when the light turns greens because they’re now texting and distracted. They injure or kill thousands annually.
At any given daylight hour there are over 700,000 drivers using...
The community is invited to watch the total solar eclipse with College of the Desert on April 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Palm Desert Campus Science Building. The School of Mathematics and Science will be hosting the event and providing solar viewers for attendees to catch the spectacular moments when the moon is positioned...
By Eleni P. Austin
The first time I heard the song “Jealous Again,” in early 1990, I thought it must be a new Rolling Stones single, or maybe Keith Richards had recorded with a new vocalist. The song exhibited a swagger and sangfroid that recalled ‘70s era Stones, with just a soupcon of Rod Stewart’s Faces. Imagine my surprise when...
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. Both of these fundraising events are scheduled to take place at the stunning Indian Wells Country Club. This year’s highly-anticipated Dinner Show will feature “A Loving Tribute To...
Monkey Man (1h 53m – Rated R) Action, Thriller
Starring Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte and Makarand Deshpande.
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club...
By Rick Riozza
I don’t know where I’ve heard this—but, if you ever meet Marco and Paolo, the first thing they’ll tell you is that “our Sheep Thrills wines are made to impress. They’re big in flavor but light in cost”—which is a hit anytime, anywhere.
Marco and Paolo will tell you that their vintners in the mountains of Italy have...
By Janet McAfee
On February 12, a distraught caller contacted Loving All Animals about her missing small dog Laci. Lots of pets go missing but most are quickly found or return on their own. However, this call was different and particularly heartbreaking.
Between sobs Reina explained that she and her husband David drove to Arizona yesterday to adopt a cute little...
By Haddon Libby
Ponzi schemes, cyber-crimes and identity theft are increasing. Places with high concentrations of wealth and older Americans like the Coachella Valley experience higher rates of illicit activity.
What can you do to protect yourself?
Let’s start with Ponzi schemes.
Be suspicious of anyone trying to get money from you. If the person(s) says that there is a short window to...
Lawyers mistakenly educate accident victims after the accident, and after the mistakes. They say “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan”. Learn these 8 “Pitfalls” to avoid.
Personal Injury lawsuits can be complicated and time consuming for all parties involved, regardless of which side of the “V” (A VS B) you’re on.
INSURANCE: Purchase at least $100k Uninsured (UM)/Underinsured Motorist Insurance...
BY STAN POPOVICH
Almost everybody worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not knowing if something good or bad will happen can produce a lot of fear and anxiety.
As a result, here are seven ways on how to deal with the fear of the unknown.
No one can predict the future with one hundred percent certainty:...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Cravings
I work with a lot of people that are self-proclaimed sugar addicts and they think it’s impossible that they’ll ever be free of it but my approach gets them craving free. There are mixed feelings in the Keto space about using keto friendly sweeteners. Some say no. I say yes. It will help you cope with...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Eric G. Wilson claims, "Darker emotional states—doubt, confusion, alienation, despair—inspire a deeper and more durable experience of the sacred than contentment does." I disagree. I know for a fact that an exquisite embrace of life's holiness is equally possible through luminous joy and boisterous triumph and exultant breakthroughs. Propagandists...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
It's common knowledge that healthy sleep is one of the pillars of a healthy body, but most people do not sleep enough. How many hours do you sleep a night? Would you like to sleep more and better?
Here are the tips that can help you with that:
Follow a regular sleep routine: Try to go to...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
When Charlette Figi died of COVID on April 7, 2020, the then-governor of Colorado Jared Polis, commemorated April 7th as Charlette Figi Day to mark the day this child revolutionized the cannabis industry. She miraculously recovered from Dravet Syndrome by ingesting cannabis. Dravet Syndrome, previously called severe myoclonic epilepsy, is a terminal childhood syndrome resistant to...
By Crystal Harrell
Get ready to raise your glasses and tantalize your taste buds at the hottest spot in downtown Indio with the Indio Taphouse holding its grand opening on March 26. Nestled in the heart of this city's revival, the Indio Taphouse is not just a bar – but a destination where craft beer connoisseurs and food enthusiasts unite...
By Crystal Harrell
Two-time Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian, television star, best-selling author, and advocate Kathy Griffin is bringing her new standup tour, My Life On The PTSD List, to The McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts on April 4.
Kathy is returning to the stage for the first time in over 6 years with her new standup tour. The...
Purchase Your Tickets Today to Support COD Foundation’s Fund for Student Success! The College of the Desert (COD) Foundation is excited to announce that multi-platinum-selling country superstar Clay Walker will headline the COD Foundation’s most important fundraiser of the year on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage. Presented by The Greene Family Foundation...
California-native, Gina Zollman, a renowned cabaret singer, is gearing up to pour her heart into a special tribute to her lifelong inspiration, Anne Murray. Gina will delight audiences with her captivating tribute to the iconic Anne Murray in her upcoming cabaret, “Can I Have This Dance?” The much anticipated event will take place at the prestigious Arthur Newman Theatre,...
In his New York City apartment, Michael throws a birthday party for Harold, a self-avowed “thirty-two-year-old, pockmarked, Jew fairy,” complete with a surprise gift: “Cowboy,” a street hustler. As the evening wears on, bitter, unresolved resentments among the guests come to light when a game of “Truth” goes terribly wrong.
Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of this “screamingly funny,” groundbreaking play,...
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It’s a hot topic that’s loitering the pipeline of modern communication these days … Sustainability. From self-sustainable homes and living, to sustainable energy, and now, Sustainable Aviation Fuel or . It is inspiring to see just how much humanity is now willing to explore alternative power and fuel sources to help spare the planet...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The Most Realistic Sounds of Al Jarreau with the Jarreau Reunion Band…
Whether you live in the Coachella Valley or make the drive in from any direction and enjoy the spring wildflowers now blooming for an evening of music celebrating the music of the greatest jazz & pop vocalist of our generation Al Jarreau. The event will be...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Just gotta thank my lucky stars tonight, just going to fake it til I make it right, Devil watches every step I take, messin’ with the moves I’m tryin’ to shake, every day we do God’s little dance, never knowing when to take a chance.” That’s Norah Jones, trying to navigate the rocky shoals of life...
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