By Bronwyn Ison
The onset of a New Year generally encourages people to set resolutions. Some may prefer to reference these as goals or aspirations. However you define what you would like to achieve in the upcoming year, follow through should be a part of your overall goal.
Most resolutions are abandoned within the first two weeks of the year. Once...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
Women often complain that their bodies change after having children. After pregnancy and breast feeding, the breast and belly often have lingering or permanent effects. The skin can be stretched and lose its elasticity after the pregnancy is over and even after additional weight loss is accomplished. The breasts can lose volume/fullness and change position after...
By Sunny Simon
While terminating a recent phone call I experienced a warm and fuzzy feeling. I just completed a resume for a new client. Before we hung up she expressed joy and appreciation for the document showcasing her skills. Naturally delighting a client with a work product is the objective, but way down deep I knew my happiness was...
By Heidi Simmons
After such a challenging 2016, what better way to welcome and celebrate a new year than with an international film festival!
The Palm Springs International Film Society presents its 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival with all the energy, fun and excitement that promises a hopeful future as filmgoers get a glimpse into the lives of people...
AT 28th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA
The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present the film La La Land with the Vanguard Award at its annual Film Awards Gala. The award is presented to the film’s cast and director recognizing its outstanding creative ensemble. Cast members Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and director/writer...
AT 28th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA
The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present the cast of Hidden Figures with the Ensemble Performance Award. Expected to attend are Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, and Jim Parsons. The Film Awards Gala, hosted by Mary Hart, will be held Monday, January...
By Heidi Simmons
This week, as the Palm Springs International Film Festival was revving up, the community driven and supported movie, Do It Or Die held its World Premiere. There was a buzz of excitement and camaraderie as the audience filled the sold-out Annenberg Theater to enjoy a locally made movie about a mostly unknown Palm Springs’ crime.
“Our film is...
By Heidi Simmons
The November 2015 Paris terrorist attacks hit home when Coachella Valley’s homegrown band Eagles of Death Metal were targeted while performing at the Bataclan Theater. During the sold-out concert, extremists opened fire on the crowd of nearly 1,500 people, killing 89 and injuring hundreds.
The members of the band survived, but one of their crewmembers was killed.
A year...
By Robin E. Simmons
When I was a small boy, one of my first memories was sitting on the steps of my grandmother’s home in Glendale and waiting for a passerby so I could ask that person to sit with me and tell me a story. Palm Springs International Film Festival is a treasure of trove of great stories. This...
Each winter Eldorado Polo Club welcomes top polo players and their superb equine athletes from around the world to the Coachella Valley to compete in some of the most exciting and competitive polo in the country.
In 1957, eleven like-minded polo enthusiasts got together and purchased 38 acres of land that did not fit into the Eldorado Country Club...
Album release party for CMNCTN-BRKDWN this Friday, January 6 at The Date Shed. 9pm-2am 18 & over $10 Cover * First 100 Covers Get a Free CD. Also performing: Porsia Camille, Million & Albertini/DJ Amavida/The After Lashes/J Patron
Thr3 Strykes: A hip-hop, indie, punk, rap, rock group from La Quinta, CA
By Tracy Dietlin
The wait is over Thr3 Strykes fans. The highly anticipated...
By Patte Purcell
What's in a name? When it has the iconic sound of Santana it certainly peaks the interest. The charming and polite young man first messaged me on Facebook about playing in one of the Celebrity Jams. I have been following his career and wanted to interview him for my column. He will also be appearing in the...
By Eleni P. Austin
The general consensus is that the year 2016 has felt like an unrelenting shit-storm. From beginning until end we have been inundated with death, (from David Bowie and Prince to George Michael and Carrie Fisher, now Debbie Reynolds, R.I.P.), and disappointment, (there’s a lumbering Oompa-Loompa headed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, despite the will of the people)....
By Gilbert Ward Kane
Terry Fator is a ventriloquist like no other. His unique act combines ventriloquism, singing, and impressions. He uses up to 16 different puppets in his act, and they all have very unique and fun personalities. They range from a turtle to an Elvis impersonator who doesn't know any Elvis songs. Terry won season two of America's...
Happy New Year from Comic Con Palm Springs!!!... We at a CCPS truly want everyone to embrace each day, each moment. Life, like a comic con, is about enjoying the fun things in life. Go beyond resolutions and become resolute. Be the superhero you were born to be, and...Get Ready to Suit Up!
Christopher Spellman
Founder/Executive Producer Comic Con Palm Springs
By...
During El Paseo Art Walk
By Chris Clemens
CODA Gallery, celebrating nearly 30 years in Palm Desert, welcomes the public to attend a special reception with artists Jamie Perry and Jesse Kelly on Friday, January 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists for the debut of their exhibitions.
The reception takes place during the...
By Craig Michaels
Since announcing their Expo last month, The Art Place in the Palm Desert Design District has received an overwhelming response from the building, design and now, the art community. The 1st Annual Priority Lighting Builders Expo and Art Fair will take place Feb. 8, 2017 from 4-7p.m.
The Expo was created to provide the general public the opportunity...
By Janet McAfee
The New Year is about second chances, starting over, and having faith that better things are yet to come. Marvelous dogs teach us to look forward to a happy future, as they live in the moment and forgive much of the past. A dog named Lucky taught us that lesson when we rescued him five years ago.
I...
By Rick Riozza
Typically at this time, the Vino Voice Column joins in the fanfare with the world famous annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, now in its 28th year and on-going through January 16th. And we’ve done so by offering movie and wine pairing suggestions.
When we established this movie/wine matchings, it was pretty much a hypothetical concept where we...
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
SILENCE
For nearly thirty years, Oscar© winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese has had Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo’s tale of a 17th-century Jesuit Missionary faced with the dilemma of whether or not to apostatize on his to-do list for a movie adaptation.
Finally realizing his dream, Scorsese’s finished film is an epic quest that’s visually stunning and spiritually –...
Author and Actress Carrie Fisher 1956 - 2006
By Heidi Simmons
Most of us know Carrie Fisher as the brave and beautiful Princess Leia of Star Wars. It was a role that empowered and dignified women. Leia was made into an action figure that appealed to both boys and girls. Fisher’s character overcame obstacles with courage, charm and nobility. She was...
As you know, life can throw us curves without notice. This Christmas, for reasons beyond control, I found myself alone Christmas Eve and Christmas day/night. Whether home or at the fire station, this was not my "norm."
Cold wet and windy, and with most places closed, I went to one of my favorite places in the Coachella Valley - The...
By Haddon Libby
In 2016, small and mid-sized stocks performed the best with value-oriented stocks leading the pack. Small and mid-sized companies are those with market values of less than $4.5 billion. Value-oriented companies are mostly slower growing companies that pay dividends. For 2016, small value stocks were up 26%, mid-cap value stocks were up 18%, while large value stocks...
BUT IF YOU HAD A XMAS OR NEW YEARS ACCIDENT ... DO NOT HIRE A LAWYER UNTIL YOU READ THIS.
The odds are that you or a loved one will be in an auto accident....sometime. Now what do you do and what does the insurance company do when that happens?
You must initially KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT and understand that the...
By BIG ED The Budtender
C.C. RELEAF’S Lead Budtender
Marijuana, Pot, Reefer, Weed, Chronic, Indo...whatever you may call it, there is so much going on in the cannabis world now that it may be a bit overwhelming. Hopefully I could help by breaking down Marijuana for you to help you get a better understanding of this wonderful medicine.
Generally, Marijuana or flower is...
By Flint Wheeler
Here we go again. The semi-finals were once again a pair of garbage games. No one actually thought Washington would take down Alabama and naturally this game was essentially over at halftime. Meanwhile, Clemson defeated Ohio State, 31-0, (may as well been) and plowed straight through the Buckeyes defense all night long.
This has to stop.
In the three...
Week of January 5
© Copyright 2016, 2017 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Light, electricity, and magnetism are different expressions of a single phenomenon. Scottish scientist and mathematician James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879) was the first to formulate a theory to explain that startling fact. One of the cornerstones of his work was a set of 20 equations with 20 unknowns....
By Jenny Wallis
Dear Jenny,
I have been in a committed relationship with someone for almost 8 months. One night last week he called me and told me that he wanted to meet me for dinner, but he was planning on going to a dinner meeting. Now this meeting was with a woman whom I had never met. I have no...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Dear Dr. Kadile, my doctor recently diagnosed me with sinusitis and prescribed antibiotics. I have family coming to visit for the holidays, am I contagious?
Jack, Palm Desert
Jack, sinusitis will generally start out as a cold or upper respiratory infection caused by a virus. The infection may cause obstruction in the sinuses causing headaches, sinus pressure...
By Sunny Simon
The dream was so enlightening I wanted to linger in it for as long as possible. I stayed still without moving a muscle remaining connected to my dream state for a few more minutes. When I finally turned to get out of bed, I made a solemn promise to retain the lesson provided by my nighttime experience.
My...
Sunday, January 8th, 2017 Indio, CA - Empire Polo Club is pleased to announce the dates of their 2017 Polo Season.
Sunday Polo kicks off on Sunday, January 1st with two featured matches at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM. The official “Opening Day & Hat Day” at Empire Polo Club is scheduled for Sunday, January 8th, 2017.
What’s New This Season?...
New Year’s Eve Show, Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree: Doors Open @ 9 p.m.
By Lisa Morgan
Eight self-produced albums and several self-booked and self-promoted tours later, Gene Evaro Jr. and his road tested tribe of troubadours have seen their efforts pay off in a big way. While recently touring in support of their newest album, Too Good to Believe, the...
By Morgan James
Inspiration surrounds us like a warm, dry blanket on a rainy day or like a bridge leading us through to a brighter road ahead. Lia Shapiro of Alien Tribe has channeled inspiration from years of living abroad, immersed in a multitude of cultures, which she pours into her music. This "one woman band" has followed a path...
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
I want my New Year’s Eve! Step back to the 80s and party like a video star on December 31st at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. Ring in the New Year big time this year at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. Watch your favorite 80s music videos all night long, with party...
By Morgan James
The crowd went wild this week and they packed into The Block Sports Bar & Grill to hear contestants give their best performance hoping to be the last to qualify for the semi-finals January 4th. The CV Open Mic Competition was reeling with performers and enthusiastic onlookers, riled up by audience giveaways such as quality t-shirts from...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Well, I can’t stop workin’ cause I like to work when nothin’ else is going on/Well, it’s bad for the body but it’s good for the soul-might even keep you breathin’ when you lose control.” That’s Neil Young on “Can’t Stop (Workin’),” from his new album, Peace Trail.
Neil Young has been a working musician for more...
By Patte Purcell
The New Year is upon us and with it a new season of events here in the desert. In 2017 I plan to do a series of private jazz parties that are 420 friendly. Although we have a wonderful selection of big jazz events here in the desert, I enjoy a smaller venue where you're one on...
By Angela Romeo
When British based artist Michael Petry comes to town the valley takes notice. Innovative and always pushing the envelope Michael was born in El Paso, Texas, in 1960 and has lived in London since 1981. He studied at Rice University, Houston (BA), London Guildhall University (MA), and has a Doctor in Arts from Middlesex University. He is...
Sir Alfred J. Dimora has teamed up with Rebecca Fine Art Gallery to create a spectacular Event on Sat., January 7, 2017. RFA Gallery will host the Opening of the Exhibition "Masters of Abstract Art" and will also be presenting the most recent super car from Dimora Motorcars -- the Vicci 6.2.
By Rebecca Pikus
Sir Alfred J. Dimora and Zen...
By Janet McAfee
This week animal lovers and their four-legged companions ring in the New Year 2017. In 2016, our region made positive strides in the battle to reduce the rate of euthanasia of animals in our public county shelter. More low cost spay and neuter programs reduce the flow of unwanted pets coming into shelters. “Rescue” is becoming the...
By Rick Riozza
“The story of Frankie's Old World Biscotti begins in the hills of Calabria, Italy, in 1592, with a sacred family recipe. Biscotti were part of a local wedding custom, and made with only the freshest black anise, sun roasted almonds, stoneground flour, and other homegrown flavors. Priests blessed the dough before baking it in a brick oven,...
By Robin E. Simmons
A MONSTER CALL
Director J.A. Bayona (“The Orphanage,” “The Impossible”) and screenwriter Patrick Ness adapt Ness’ own award-winning children’s book, which was a project left unfinished by the late Siobhan Dowd.
The plot adheres to traditional fantasy fiction models. Conor (an extraordinary Lewis Macdougall) is a lonely, artistically inclined young boy bullied at school and alienated from both...
By Heidi Simmons
Reading is a blast!
At the end of the year, it’s very rewarding to take a look back and remember the books that made an impression on me. From my CVW 52 columns, here are the books I most enjoyed and remember.
MEMOIR
Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston – Cranston is a brilliant actor and a regular guy. His...
New Year’s Eve is a night to have fun and celebrate the coming year says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. However, safety is a must when participating in the festivities.
Following a few safety tips will ensure that you’re safe and sound ‘when the clock strikes midnight,’ ringing in the New Year!
• Designate a Driver: If you are going to be...
If 2017 is a New Year and we still have sex, drugs, money, cars and politicians, you can be sure that there will be new laws going into effect. Below are some of California’s latest and greatest laws on the books:
Sex:
People under 18 years of age who are prostitutes are no longer considered criminals, but instead classified as victims...
By Dale Gribow
The holidays bring thousands of visitors to our desert and result in people drinking with abandon and meeting members of the Black and White Fraternity called the Riverside Sheriffs. The nervousness that results from this encounter causes drivers to develop Black and White Fever. We have all been driving during the day and seen an officer behind...
By Flint Wheeler
The annual discussion about who is the NFL’s MVP is heating up, but this season features a group of players with plenty of imperfections. Through all the imperfections, one must look at the player who has done the most to improve these faults and lead his team forward. That player is Matthew Stafford.
Stafford has always been a...
Week of December 29
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Donatello was a renowned Italian sculptor. His favorite piece was "Lo Zuccone," a marble statue of the Biblical prophet Habakkuk. As Donatello carved his work-in-progress, he addressed it. "Speak, damn you! Talk to me," he was heard to say on more than a few occasions. Did the stone...
By Sunny Simon
You are looking forward to the New Year and have completed the following three steps, right? 1) Spent quiet time creating goals for the 2017. 2) Broke each goal down to bite-sized action steps. 3) Set timelines and milestones for each major goal. All good? Great! You’re off to a fine start. If you are committed to...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Hot off the huge success of the Halloween Bash, BB Ingle will be hosting the 33rd Annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party on Saturday night, December 31st. This will be the 3rd year that the event is being held at the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs.
BB’s Parties are legendary, and have been entertaining desert party goers...
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