First-ever fashion presentation at The River highlights latest looks for concert-goers and many more
By Joe Enos
Rancho Mirage-- The River, the Palm Springs area’s popular entertainment center for shopping and dining in Rancho Mirage, has partnered with fashion retailer Forever 21 to create the first live outdoor show in the center’s courtyard on Saturday, April 8 at 2 PM. This...
By Avery Wood
From a big, comfortable orange couch in the home that they share, Alexandra Miklosova and Seth Cash make their MyCityEveryday webcast about events across the valley on Facebook Live. Though the couple does not host every episode, they are the ones in charge of the business and culling content for each day’s broadcast. They do all of...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Vapors and dust coalesce, compress to make stars that light the black of night, and we just see what’s ours, what we inherited/What this crazy is coming to, and just like this the air is rare…Our dust and vapors coalesce and compress, stars are made in this exceptional stress, I must confess the air is rare...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
A very strong performance took place last Saturday by Rick Braun, Michael Paulo and Josh Vietti at the Grooves at the Westin Jazz series in Rancho Mirage. Braun played his originals, remakes from days gone past and a few tunes from his new album Around the Horn. Saxophonist Michael Paulo played equally strong on stage...
By Patte Purcell
I first saw Vertice Williams when she appeared with sax star Will Donato. Her soulful voice was impressive. A few weeks ago, Mikey Cohen (Smooth Jazz Live) introduced her to me at Grooves at the Westin. We had a brief conversation, exchanged cards and agreed to talk again.
Before I contacted her I did a little research and...
By Morgan James
The CV Open Mic Competition 2017 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City continues to impress as fans from all over the valley flood in to join the fun! Week #4 was an incredible display of talent as our performers mixed it up trying new material for our audience. New performers took to the...
To what was once home to the legendary Beatles that influenced the world with their music, comes a new wave of musicians from the city of Liverpool that are ready to promote their message of love, peace and music.
The Falling Doves are proud to bring these musicians to invade America just like their predecessors The Beatles did almost 55...
By Robert Simmons
I will freely admit that my Comic Con experience is more recent than most. My first Comic Con experience was in Salt Lake City in 2013, since that time however I have traveled to dozens of Comic Con’s across the country, and while the venues are as unique as the locations themselves, they all have a feeling...
By Angela Romeo
Desert X is site specific and artists from different parts of the world were invited to participate. Doug Aitken is known for his site-specific installations. The Geffen recently mounted an exhibition of his 20-year career for Desert X Aitken created Mirage.
Mirage is a mirrored one story suburban home nestled in the hills overlooking Palm Springs. It sits...
By Rebecca Pikus
Far Out! Not just because artist Rom Lammar came to us all the way from Luxenbourg(!) But because his sci-fi paintings transport the imagination to the far reaches of the Universe, and alternate worlds. His current paintings are reminiscent of the great French painter, sculptor, & filmmaker Fernand Leger, Cubist and forerunner of Pop Art.
Born in 1956,...
By Angela Romeo
When I came across Suzanne Ross’s work I was taken back. The first piece I purchased was a mixed media burka. It was art most powerful. The faceless figure: beautiful, imposing, fragile and silent, staring out from its place on the wall asking more questions than I could answer. A few years later, another of Suzanne’s burka...
By Janet McAfee
A microchip with two disconnected phone numbers was the only clue to the identity of a stray matted dog running the streets of Palm Desert. A group of animal advocates connected through Facebook worked together to create an incredible reunion. Sammy’s journey home was a miracle, separated by 10 years and 2,000 miles.
A good Samaritan rescued the...
By Rick Riozza
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends! Well—in a perfect world, this valley’s largest food & wine event of the year—the coveted Palm Desert Food & Wine festival, will continue on until kingdom comes! Hey!—but one culinary day at a time.
I like Palm Springs’ journalist, Maggie Downs’, recent written words for this year’s epicurean...
By Dee Jae Cox
SULTRY… SEXY…. SASSY….
Adjectives that inspire the senses and the imagination and most aptly give insight to the Lost Cherry Cabaret, a joint production venture between PS Underground, a secret members only supper club and Pete’s Hideaway/Wendy’s Hideout in Palm Springs. If you have ever longed to journey back to the early days of the sensuous and...
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Not my favorite Disney fairy tale or animated movie, but a watchable live action remake. Emma Watson has an almost perfect look, she is a true beauty and radiates a sweet charisma every second she’s on screen. It’s impossible to take one’s eyes off her. The rest of the cast is tolerable...
By Heidi Simmons
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The Whistler
by John Grisham
Fiction
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The Coachella Valley may have the country’s best “Indian” casinos. Our local tribes have been leaders in Native American gaming rights for decades. Tribal members, as well as the community, have benefited by their success. In John Grisham’s latest novel, The Whistler (Doubleday, 374 pages) corruption closes a Florida casino.
The story’s protagonist is...
Palm Springs Writers Guild & Rancho Mirage Library
Partner for Book Fair Highlighting Locally Written Works
On Thursday March 30th the Community Room at the Rancho Mirage Public Library will transform into a book fair featuring writers who live and work in the Coachella Valley. In addition to being able to purchase unique published works, attendees will have an opportunity...
By Haddon Libby
Unless you fly privately, air travel in the United States rivals a deep root cleaning at the dentist’s office in terms of fun. The typical traveler has to maneuver the gauntlet of check-in, security and an absurd number of people who appear to have never travelled before only to cram their bodies into undersized seats with no...
By Dale Gribow
Why is it there are so many street repairs at this time of the year? Wouldn't you think with so much happening now they would hold off for a month? You should realize the Ides of March means Madness in more than just college basketball for those who stay home or drink in a bar rooting on...
The hillsides throughout the state have never looked so pretty. Lush and green, it’s hard to imagine we were ever in a drought for the past five plus years.
Many people say “this must be great for you guys, no wild fires!” This could not be further from the truth. The lush green vegetation will begin turning golden then brown...
By Flint Wheeler
Congratulations to the CV Weekly on Five short years. The lifeblood of any city lies in its small locally supported and owned businesses. I’m proud to be a small part of what makes this desert great! Cheers too many more great and prosperous years!
The temperature is rising which can only mean baseball is right around the corner....
California CareForce, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing free health, dental, and vision services to residents all over California, will be returning to the Riverside County Fairgrounds for its 5th annual Coachella Valley Clinic Friday, March 31st; Saturday, April 1st; and Sunday, April 2nd. The clinic operates through a volunteer-based workforce and is expected to provide care for an...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Heartburn is usually a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The discomfort of reflux is caused by the upward backflow of stomach acid, bile, ingested liquids and foods into the esophagus. GERD symptoms commonly manifest as a burning type pain or discomfort that moves up from your stomach to the middle of your chest. The pain...
Week of March 23
© Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Of course you want to get the best of everything. But that doesn't mean you should disdain cheap thrills that are more interesting and gratifying than the expensive kind. And of course you enjoy taking risks. But there's a big difference between gambling that's spurred by superstitious hunches...
By Bronwyn Ison
Unhealthy individuals seek and prey upon others whom they know will not establish clear boundaries. Exhausted may be an understatement as to how you feel most days. You give and inch and the other person takes a mile. However, they were able to take from you because you allowed yourself to accept their behavior. At some point...
By Sunny Simon
This morning I met with a client who is working on the cusp of something big, but at the same time terrified he will fail. Some coaches might advise he invite fear into his life and work through it. I’m not part of that fear camp. Wasting precious energy dealing with anxiety won’t get the job done.
Fear...
Spectrum Indian Wells is a four-day contemporary art experience featuring top galleries, art publishers, and established studio artists from across the U.S. and around the world. The show will run this weekend from Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19 at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort.
New this year, Spectrum Indian Wells is partnering with two local non-profits, the Desert...
Tempestuous Studio Allows Artists to Promote and Sell Their Work While Receiving Legal Counsel, Branding and Promotion, and More; Art Enthusiasts Gain Access to Original Works and Trial Periods
Joanna Hogrefe, a Dallas-based lawyer, artist and art activist, today announced the launch of the online art space, Tempestuous (Tmpestuous.studio). Inspired by a storm, Tempestuous’ aim is to evoke strong, passionate...
The 2017 schedule has been announced for the El Paseo Jewelers’ 12th annual Fashion Week El Paseo™, presented by Franklin Loan Center, taking place March 18-25, 2017 at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California. This premier eight-day fashion and lifestyle extravaganza — the largest of its kind on the West Coast — will showcase a star-studded line-up...
PRESENTED BY AGUA CALIENTE CASINO RESORT SPA RETURNS MARCH 24-26, 2017
The highly anticipated culinary event–taking place in the heart of the Coachella Valley–announces its star-studded 2017 chef lineup, including appearances by Gail Simmons, Tory McPhail, and Aarti Sequeira
WHAT: The 7th annual Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival presented by Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa and produced by Palm Springs...
By Gilbert Ward Kane
We all know vinyl has made quite the comeback. Last year, records outsold CDs for the first time since the 1980s, and a few months back, records outsold digital downloads. If that doesn't speak volumes for the vinyl resurgence, I'm not sure what does.
There are a few record stores located in our community, but two local guys...
Eighth Annual Event Features Unlimited Samples of Beer, Wine & Food
Over 50 breweries and restaurants take over The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens on Saturday, April 1 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., for the eighth annual Brew at the Zoo presented by MacLean Capital Advisors. Tickets are on sale now.
Craft beer fans will love the selection of tastings from...
At a check presentation and awards ceremony on Sunday, March 12th at the Classic Club, it was announced that the 7th Annual Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament raised $2,227,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® – surpassing a $2 million goal set by its Coachella Valley-based Board of Directors.
The Palm Desert event continues to be St. Jude’s top-grossing golf tournament...
By Eleni P. Austin
In the Winter of 1963, America was reeling from the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. His administration and young family had instilled a new feeling of hope and enthusiasm in the country. His vision of a “New Frontier” was shattered in late November on the sunny streets of Dallas. The United States was collectively in...
By Patte Purcell
We danced like it was 1979 at Zelda's 40th Anniversary party in Palm Springs. I haven't been to a 'disco' since the disco days and it was a blast from the past! Seeing friends, meeting owner Mike McCormick who started Zeldas 40 years ago during the 'disco days' and sipping on complimentary cocktails and appetizers made for...
By Morgan James
Week #3 of the CV Open Mic Competition 2017 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City was a thrilling show as new audience members discovered the fun. All of our performers gave it their all and put on a good show. T-shirts from The Block Sports Bar & Grill were given away to several...
By Angela Romeo
One of Desert X’s goals is to bring art in public spaces and to have that art interact with the environment. One I Call captures that goal in a way no other piece has done.
Created by Egyptian born artist Sherin Guirguis the beautiful rendered site-specific installation is at The Wildlands Conservancy's Whitewater Preserve. Nestled in a clearing...
By Angela Romeo
When an artist statement is a photo of a mouth unable to speak, one knows they are about to experience something unique. Outside the Box – Post Orwellian Reality is the latest work from Artist Eduardo Carriazo.
Eduardo is a U.S. citizen born in Cali, Colombia. In 1996, he completed a dual master’s degree in Molecular and Marine...
By Thomas Novak
If you’ve been following the series of Netflix shows based on the Marvel properties, then you’ve probably seen the trailers and teasers for Iron Fist, which premiers on March 17th. But, as is the case with a lot of these shows, some of us are left wondering “what’s the draw?” and “is it worth watching?” especially after...
By Janet McAfee
Coachella Valley temperatures reached 100 degrees this week even though it is only March. Your parked car can quickly turn into a death trap for a dog. When the outside weather is only 72 degrees, your car parked in direct sunlight can heat up to 116 degrees inside. Cracking the window open has almost no effect.
You may...
By Rick Riozza
Hey there sports fans!! This is your valley’s tennis & wine columnist doing his double duty keeping both wine & tennis enthusiasts informed and alerted to a couple of the desert’s great pastimes: Quaffing wine & painting the lines!
Now if any of you readers are new to this planet, then allow me to introduce you to the...
By Dee Jae Cox
“I think that at its best, what the theater does is that it gathers us together. We social herding animals arrive together in a room and we behold something that actually happens before us. Not something mediated to us by a screen, but the presence of live performers, which harkens back to a kind of experience...
By Dee Jae Cox
In theater the ‘fourth wall’ is an invisible boundary that separates the actors from the audience. While of course the audience can see through this wall, it is a given that the actors can’t and therefore remain encased in their fictional world. It’s definitely not the norm for the fourth wall to be broken and for...
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
KONG SKULL ISLAND
Not really a prequel or a sequel but rather a Kong story set in a parallel time stream, so it doesn’t; really matter if you are up to date on the cinematic chronology of the great ape we first learned to love on the big screen back in 1933 and on the small...
By Heidi Simmons
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Difficult Women
by Roxane Gay
Stories
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What does it really mean when someone is described as difficult? Perhaps the onus is on the one making the claim? Could it be that difficult people are merely functioning on a different wavelength? Roxane Gay’s Difficult Women (Grove Atlantic, 260 pages) exposes how relationships in a male dominated society are always difficult.
In 21...
By Haddon Libby
As has been the case since 1976, all eyes in the tennis world are focused on the Coachella Valley this weekend with the conclusion of the two-week BNP Paribas Open. It is expected that more than 400,000 will attend the tournament this year.
Dubbed the fifth Slam event, only the U.S. Open draws more attendees than our local tournament. ...
By Dale Gribow
This column comes out on Wednesday March 15...The Ides of March...Madness. For the much of the country March Madness refers to The College Basketball Finals, as well as NASCAR, Golf and St Patty's. But for locals it also refers to The Indian Wells BNP Tennis and the increased traffic of almost a half million visitors attending Tennis...
It’s been just over five years now that my good friend Captain Andy Troncale of the Arcadia (Calif.) Fire Department passed away. Andy and I grew up together and played Little League in West Covina, Calif. We joined the Los Angeles County Fire Department as Explorers at age 15. We would ditch school and ride along at every fire...
By Flint Wheeler
Yes there is doubt. It can be argued that Roger Federer is not "THE" greatest tennis player of all time. Most experts and ex professionals like myself believe it's impossible to know who the "Greatest Of All Time” is. The best we can do is to try and understand who the best is at one time or...
Dear Jenny,
I have been with the same man for almost 7 years. We are so happy together! We have been through so much and our relationship only gets stronger. At the same time, I have been going through a very difficult period in my own private life. Things are happening with my family and I have been dealing with...
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