By Sunny Simon
My father-in-law was a special guy, he was a hardworking man who loved life but what I remember most was the way he took pride in family wins. Dad created a “Wall of Fame” along a hallway leading to his bedroom. In an area most people would find the area suitable for beautiful art, he proudly displayed...
By Rich Henrich
If you are a fan of daytime soap operas and especially “The Young and the Restless,” no doubt you have seen the face of actor Judith Chapman. After a decade away from Hollywood, the Palm Springs resident recently returned to Genoa City as Gloria Fisher Abbott Bardwell, the mysterious and intriguing character on the long running daytime...
By Rich Henrich
Heart, the American rock band that’s been rolling for over four decades, the band that has sold over 35 million records worldwide, with Top 10 albums on the Billboard charts in the 70’s, 80’s 90’s and 2010’s, the band that has endured the test of time and the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, will...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF & AMY BOWMAN!
By Noe Gutierrez
When you hear words like, “We are stoked about the show. We’ve been cramming and jamming hard to get this pilot in the air!” and, “We are all super excited to play our first show!” You think to yourself, “How can I miss this?” The event scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2017...
Champion for Local Music
By Esther Sanchez
Todd Killiam, Program Director, Music Director and on-air personality for local rock station 93.7 KCLB has become a driving force behind the promotion of the Coachella Valley Music scene. From promoting shows at local venues to bringing local bands on the air, T.K. has gone far above and beyond the standard practices to give...
By Eleni P. Austin
Sometimes great music just slips through the cracks. That’s what happened with Raging Fire, a thrilling combo from the early ‘80s that was just slightly ahead of their time.
Although Nashville was (and is) the Country music capitol of the world, back in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s an underground music scene thrived. It featured disparate...
By Patte Purcell
We came to dance and we did! Rick Parma and Chi Town Soul wowed the guests at Retro Jam and Dance Party at Zelda's Night Club in Palm Springs. Disco and the hits of the 70's and 80's were the songs of the night. Everyone took to the dance floor where Rick showed them how to do...
By Morgan James
The CV Open Mic Competition 2017 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City week #11 brought on some enthusiastic fans! Cheers from the crowd could be heard throughout the night after each performer gave us their best song. Plus giveaways kept things interesting as fans cheered for several t-shirts from Brutal Bee Music Group...
By Angela Romeo
In the not so distant past a Presidential Debate was held. One participant referred to another participant as “Such a Nasty Woman.” That comment in turn sparked an ember that became a movement that Bustle called “the female empowerment message Donald Trump didn’t mean to inspire.”
Long revered and vilified for its power, art entered the movement. Nasty...
By Rebecca Pikus
“Road Tripping” is newcomer Jill Carey Michaels’ solo exhibition of mixed media paintings opening at Simeon Den Gallery on Saturday, May 13 from 5-8PM. Inspired by the uniquely American experience of driving coast-to-coast on the interstate, the canvases are impressions of modern American landscape, as billboards, truckstops and skylines rushed past her car window, coming in and...
By Dee Jae Cox
Satire in literature is defined as a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society by using humor, irony, exaggeration or ridicule. It intends to improve humanity by criticizing its follies and foibles.
Michael McKeever’s comedy, “Clark Gable Slept Here,” may not do its part to improve humanity, but...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE RED TURTLE
This simple but compelling story of a castaway on a beautiful but deserted tropical island populated by only by turtles, crabs and birds. This masterfully animated fantasy shows how the man learns to live in isolation, tormented in his efforts to escape the island by a giant red turtle. He battles and finally beaches...
By Janet McAfee
Please help find Violet. This small female Terrier went missing on May 3 in the industrial area of Thousand Palms, near Dunham and Varner streets. She was spotted later that day in the driveway of a nearby business. This little white dog weighs about 8 pounds, and may answer to the name “Baby” which she was called...
By Rick Riozza
So my friend, fellow tennis player &Total Wine Team associate, Tom Leavitt, and I both received an invite to taste through an outpouring of wonderful Washington State wines. Actually, Tom’s invite welcomed him to an exclusive private residence over in millionaire-acres up in La Quinta; mine was from Ralph and Jack, owners of the coolest place in...
By Heidi Simmons
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The Garden of Small Beginnings
by Abbi Waxman
Fiction
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Grief is a powerful and overwhelming emotion. It is not something easily shared or overcome. It is deeply personal. In Abbi Waxman’s debut novel The Garden of Small Beginnings (Berkley, 368 pages) a mother must come to terms with her loss and the growing changes that surround her.
Closing in on four...
By Haddon Libby
You know who I hate?
Motorists.
Not all motorists - just the ones who go half the speed limit in the left lane. The left lane is for passing…move on over.
You know what else I hate?
Pre-existing conditions.
How can a condition be if it does not exist? That phrase makes no sense! Why not just call it a condition?
Want to...
By Bruce Cathcart
The Coachella Valley has always been considered a desert resort community since (by definition) tourism and vacationing is a major part of our local activity and economy. Valley residents know this as they live with and many work at the numerous resort hotels and country clubs that cater to our visiting “snowbirds” that come to stay and...
By Dale Gribow
As a matter of fact ALL parties and especially holidays, can lead to a Black and White police unit. A B&W rolls on the scene whenever there is a DUI or an Accident. Drinking affects your reflexes and thus you could be driving and not stop in time for a red light or stop sign. When you...
By Flint Wheeler
Tell me if this makes sense; Since Donald Trump is now president, given his history with gambling, doesn’t it now make sense that Sports Gaming will sooner rather than later be legalized outside of Nevada. I say yes.
Wagering on sports has effectively been illegal since 1992, when the federal government passed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection...
Dear Jenny,
I recently broke up with my girlfriend who I had been with for two years and one month. I still say to anyone who asks what an amazing person she is. I loved everything about her. I really cherished our moments together. Sounds like a wonderful relationship and you’re probably asking yourself why we broke up in the...
By Jean Merriam
Whether it is family fun you are after, a way to beat the summer heat, or a refreshing alternative to your everyday workout, Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) has the answers you are looking for this summer. With three pools, multiple slides, diving boards, and a variety of play features designed for water lovers of all ages,...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
Everyone should be doing a few basics to take care of their skin (and men, this means you too!):
AM: wash, moisturize using a lotion with SPF for sun protection
PM: wash, mechanically exfoliate and moisturize with a richer/heavier lotion. AND… every 6 months to a year…. Get a chemical peel! (some people more frequently)
A TCA (trichloracetic acid)...
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 parties and events.
Next, who’s...
By Sunny Simon
As a career counselor, I do a considerable amount of coaching on facing fear. Recently I accepted a new, rather complex project causing me to practice some heavy-duty self-coaching. I am not immune to driving myself a bit nuts over looming deadlines, key presentations and most importantly, the overall thought of screwing-up and failing. There is a...
This year’s 2017 CV Music Awards promises to be bigger and better than ever! In our 5th year, and the 4th year at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs, we have many surprises in store for everyone. For this week’s issue I wanted to highlight the photographers that go out to the music events and catch the bands and...
By Tracy Dietlin
The CV Music Awards have grown and now we must spread the event between two nights and two venues. We started with just a few categories five years ago and kept growing: in 2015 we had 28 categories and last year 32. This year we have 37 categories in all genres that the valley got to vote...
By Gilbert Ward Kane
All Souls is a new guitar heavy, melodic rock band from L.A. with heavy ties to the desert. They feature an all-star lineup featuring Erik Trammell of Black Elk on guitar, Tony Aguilar and Meg Castellanos of Totimoshi singing and playing bass respectively, and Tony Tornay of desert rock godfathers Fatso Jetson playing drums. They are...
By Eleni P. Austin
Aimee Mann first burst on the scene in the mid ‘80s as the front-woman for the New Wave band, ‘til Tuesday. The Boston band paid their dues in the thriving club scene before signing with Columbia Records. Their debut Voices Carry, arrived in 1985 and immediately went into heavy rotation on MTV.
In a sea of candy-coated...
By Gilbert Ward Kane
Le Butcherettes are a punk band formed in Mexico in 2007. They are fronted by the most high energy front woman in the industry, Teri Gender Bender. She is the only consistent member. The revolving lineup has included many talented members such as drummer Gabe Serbian of Cattle Decapitation fame and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez of At The...
The World's Hottest Gay Weekend of Non-Stop Dance Parties
Jeffrey Sanker's White Party Palm Springs brings heats up the desert valley May 5-8, 2017 bringing revelers innovative new parties waiting to be experienced, including totally redesigned Day Club Pool Parties at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel.
Join tens of thousands of the hottest men from all over the world as they...
By Avery Wood
The Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City, which came under new ownership less than a year ago, has recently made a series of changes to set itself apart from the other movie theaters in the valley, according to owner Damon Rubio. “We’ve instituted a whole ray of changes like the recliner seating; we’ve brought in our D-Box...
By Morgan James
It was another great week at the CV Open Mic Competition 2017 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City! Week #10 packed the house once again as new faces graced the stage and gained support from a thrilled crowd. Only 2 chances remain in the coming weeks for our contestants to qualify for the...
By Patte Purcell
The lovely Ruth Ruiz celebrated her birthday with friends at the new Bernie's Supper Club in Palm Springs. Ruth is one of the deserts booking agents for musicians and has a large group of friends who came out to celebrate her special day. Kristi King and her band played a great music mix. The crowd packed the...
June Hill’s Table at Trilogy® at The Polo Club Offers a Mother’s Day Celebration Buffet With Bottomless Mimosa
June Hill’s Table, the east valley’s new favorite restaurant, is serving a Special Mother’s Day Buffet on Sunday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Executive Chef Kevin Land, known for his locally sourced classic dishes with a contemporary twist, has created...
City of Indio Partners to Help Small Business Owners
The City of Indio, in partnership with the State of California Board of Equalization, is reaching out to help small business owners better understand tax and employment requirements. A free business seminar will be held at the Indio Performing Arts Center in Downtown Indio on Friday, May 5, 2017. Anyone who...
By Thomas Novak
There are a lot of great characters in fiction for fans to rally behind. Some enjoy heroes like DC’s Batman and Marvel’s Captain America, while others enjoy villains like DC’s Joker and Marvel’s Kingpin. But once in a while, fans are treated to the character who struggles to function on either side completely, and walks the line...
Rebecca Fine Art Gallery will host a very exciting Artists Reception this Sat., May 6, 5-8PM. Featured will be new works by sculptor Christopher Georgesco and painter Mandy Main - two very different perspectives on Modernism & Minimalism. The current Exhibit, "This.Is.Now" runs through June 30, 2017 and features paintings, sculptures, & photographic art by several renowned artists.
Christopher Georgesco...
By Angela Romeo
As the dust settles from the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals and Highway 111 returns to its normal pace, it might seem that summer ennui is setting in. But not everyone gears down for the summer!
The Coachella Valley continues to see tourist all year round. As the temperatures rise, tourists and locals look for things to do...
By Janet McAfee
The tiny Terrier was wedged against the back of the kennel wall at our local county shelter, frozen with fear and shaking. Meredith Greenwood spotted the dog during her volunteer shift at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. She took a closer look at the little pup, scanning the information on her kennel card, learning that she came...
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
It was love at first bite for me. As an avid sushi lover, I pretty much knew that it would be. With high grade ingredients and creativity, Pokehana in La Quinta offers ultra-fresh Poke, in a fast, friendly, efficient fashion, making it the ultimate in healthy fast food.
Poke has been become all the rage, and for good...
By Rick Riozza
Alright folks—all aboard for the last train to Clarksburg; and, we’ll meet you at the red wine station for yet another last moment take on some red quaffs for the table before this desert pursues their vino varieties with rosé colored glasses.
(By the way, Clarksburg wine country, 20 minutes south of Sacramento, known as “the Gem of...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE GLORY GUYS (1965)
Hollywood’s resident maverick and madman wrote this under seen and gorgeously shot Cavalry riff on Custer’s last stand featuring a literal Who’s Who of movie and western favorites.
This hugely entertaining US Cavalry-Indian conflict, sparked by an opportunistic army general who sacrifices dedicated soldiers to his dark and dubious ambition is satisfying on so...
By Dee Jae Cox
Playwright Luigi Pirandello wrote a play in 1921 titled “Six Characters in search of an Author.” For some reason that title has stuck with me through the years and never seemed to reveal the depth of its meaning until seeing A.R. Gurney’s dramedy, “Later Life,” currently in production at CV Repertory Theatre in Rancho Mirage. Later...
By Heidi Simmons
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Doctorow: Collected Stories
By E. L. Doctorow
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Oh to be in the hands of a great storyteller!
Readers may be most familiar with the award winning novelist’s bestsellers that include, among many others, Ragtime and Billy Bathgate. Author E. L. Doctorow revisits and revises his favorite narratives in a personally curated short story collection written between the 1960s and the...
By Haddon Libby
Non-partisan non-profit Good Jobs First promotes corporate accountability via its Corporate Research Project. Their research shows that 100 companies have paid anywhere from $250 million to a staggering $56.7 billion in fines over the last six years for bad behavior. Eight of the top ten bad corporate actors are in the financial services industry.
Overall, the financial services...
By Dale Gribow
You need not attend Stagecoach to be "HELD UP". Why do I say Held Up? Because your life may be put on hold for a number of reasons.
You may have gotten caught with an illegal substance while at stagecoach. Last week 2 separate guys called within 20 minutes of each other. Both were from New York and...
It’s also along the freeways, in open fields and vacant lots in your neighborhood. That lush green vegetation and pretty wildflowers from recent winter storms is now turning golden in color and soon to become dark brown, brittle and extremely dry. “Fire season is already here and getting extremely dangerous quickly. We’ve already seen quite a few fast moving...
By Flint Wheeler
The 2017 NFL Draft has concluded, and I wanted to go through some picks of the team I’ll be following this year, as well as some of the best and worst picks.
Let’s start with some notable picks from the entire draft.
BEST PICK:
DL Jonathan Allen, Alabama
He might not be the best player in the draft, but for where...
Week of May 4
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Beware of feeling sorry for sharks that yell for help. Beware of trusting coyotes that act like sheep and sheep that act like coyotes. Beware of nibbling food from jars whose contents are different from what their labels suggest. But wait! "Beware" is not my only message...
By Bronwyn Ison
If you practice Yoga there is a good chance you have heard of Ayurveda. Living an Ayurvedic lifestyle is a healthy one to adopt. It enables a person to encompass optimal physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. In the ancient language, Sanskrit, Ayurveda means, “Knowledge of Life.” The resurgence of this 5,000-year-old system has three fundamental energies. The...
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