By Noe Gutierrez
Stevieraps is a recording artist from Indio, California. He is affiliated with some of the desert’s elite hip hop artists; Lootenant, AL RO$$I, Dozzi Doz, D. Ayo, Buck Roogah & Ghost Mafia to name a few. He has performed his rhythmic-hip-hop-poetry at Sol Sports Restaurant in Coachella, Schmidy’s Tavern and The Hood Bar & Pizza in Palm...
By Noe Gutierrez
This Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. the Palm Springs Walk of Stars will honor two-time Grammy Award Winner, jazz legend, singer, pianist and Coachella Valley resident, Diane Schuur with its 406th star. The dedication is open to the public and will be conducted at 112 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.
Schuur, who was born...
By Eleni P. Austin
Are you tired, rundown, listless? Do you poop out at parties? Are you unpopular? If you’re looking for a little musical Vitametavegamin, the answer to all your problems is in this little record, Are You Real, from Los Angeles power trio, Beware Of Darkness.
The band has been together about six years. Lead vocalist/guitarist/sonic architect Kyle Nicolaides...
By Patte Purcell
I'm often asked where to go in the desert for good jazz so I thought I'd give you a few suggestions.
If you're interested in a dynamic show with some dancing check out Will Donato and the Art of Sax. They play every Friday and Saturday night at the Hyatt Regency in Indian Wells from 8- midnight. Although...
I had the greatest time thanks to someone who is always so great with me and one of the sweetest people I know, Tracy Dietlin of the CV Weekly. Knowing I love all types of music but have a deep love for Smooth Jazz, Tracy gave me an “assignment” from my regular CV Weekly duties of fire/life safety articles...
By Morgan James
Have you made it to the CV Open Mic Competition yet? If you love The Voice, American Idol, Live Music of all kinds... you will love this show! Each week contestants perform their best song for the crowd and interchanging weekly judges. The top three are awarded prizes such as restaurant gift cards from Stuft Pizza and...
By Angela Romeo
The Izen Miller Gallery is currently showing DIVERSITY- Artists from the Desert. The exhibition features work from Philippe Chambon, Downs, Ruth Gonzalez, Marcy Gregory, Nora Helmer, Bernard Hoyes, John Lubetow, Barry Orleans and Elaine Sigwald. On Saturday December 3rd at 5:00 pm the Gallery will hosts "Conversations with the Artists". This is an opportunity for the public...
The Palm Canyon Theatre Company is hoping you will “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” as the holiday season rolls in and the cast of Meet Me in St. Louis sings the song made famous by the 1944 movie and the Broadway musical of the same name.
In 1990 the Broadway rendition was nominated for Tony Awards for Best Musical;...
By Janet McAfee
Social media is revolutionizing how we find a spouse, a job, a house, and even a pet. There are 1.581 billion Facebook users worldwide, averaging 130 friends each, and over 1 billion of them log on daily. This powerful social media platform now saves the lives of countless shelter dogs, sending their appealing photos and stories electronically...
By Rick Riozza
I woke up today with an incredible appetite; felt like a bear after hibernating. What’s up with that! I guess all the Thanksgiving table and fanfare has simply ushered me into the gastronomic ethos, for which there is no escape until we are well into the New Year 2017 A.D.
Indeed, mentioning the term “dieting” during this time...
By Robin E Simmons
MOBY DICK (1956)
For its 60th anniversary, John Huston’s lauded adaptation of Herman Melville’s mighty sea saga of obsession and madness debuts on hi-def in a presentation meticulously retimed referencing an archival Library of Congress print to restore the silvery, desaturated color scheme originally intended by Huston and acclaimed British cinematographer Oswald Morris. The goal was to...
By Heidi Simmons
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Seinfeldia
by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Nonfiction
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Reruns of the 90's sitcom "Seinfeld" can be found around the clock somewhere on the hundreds of channels televisions now support. One streaming company touts the complete "Seinfeld" series as a subscription selling incentive. Almost two decades later, the show continues to garner acknowledgment for its unique perspective forever earning a significant place in...
This cold front and much needed rain are prompting people to turn on their heaters/furnaces for the first time in a long time. This time of year fire departments respond increasingly to calls of “odor of gas inside” says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
Most heaters have not been used in months. Heating appliances should be serviced annually to keep them...
By Haddon Libby
In a sad piece of news for all of us in the Coachella Valley, our representative on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, John Benoit, announced that he has advanced pancreatic cancer. As a result, he will be reducing his daily duties as Supervisor to rightly and bravely focus on his health and his family.
All of us...
By Dale Gribow
You may be asking if the number of drinks really doesn't matter can I drink as much as I want and then get behind the wheel? Clearly that is not the case. Most DUI drivers believe they were "not drunk" and should win their case because they did not deserve to be arrested. The fact is that...
By Flint Wheeler
Washington's dominating 45-17 win over Washington State in the Apple Cup moved the Pac-12 one step closer to the College Football Playoff. The Huskies will face either Colorado or USC next week in the conference championship game. If Washington wins that, it'll be extremely difficult to keep them out of the final four.
The Big Ten (Penn State-Wisconsin),...
By Jenny Wallis
Dear Jenny,
I’m wondering if the relationship I am in is normal, and some of the different emotions that I am feeling, are they normal as well? Put bluntly, I have been dating the same guy for over seven months, our relationship seems beautiful to everybody on the outside. It even seems rather nice and almost perfect when...
Week of December 1
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "I frequently tramped eight or ten miles through the deepest snow," wrote naturalist Henry David Thoreau in Walden, "to keep an appointment with a beech-tree, or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines." I'd love to see you summon that level of commitment to your...
By Bronwyn Ison
You did it again and now you are feeling inundated and frustrated. Your heart was screaming “no” but you politely acquiesced. Feeling overcommitted, in what is already a stressful world, will guarantee you living in anguish. Why do we commit when we really do not feel like doing something? This is a bit of a loaded question. ...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
‘Tis the Season! Do you want to look great for all those holiday parties and family gatherings? With the holidays right around the corner it’s time to start thinking about doing a little sprucing up! You decorate your house to make it beautiful… What are the options to make YOU look beautiful?
There are a lot of...
By Sunny Simon
Hanging up the phone I felt a little blue. A dear friend, and the host of our Thanksgiving get together, came down with a bug. Consequently, the planned feast was canceled. I whispered up a little prayer for healing and comfort and hoped he would soon recover.
I had looked forward to spending the holiday in his cozy...
By Joe Enos
Holiday Spectacular on Ice featuring Richard “Mr. Debonair” Dwyer and champions from the Los Angeles Figure Skating Club and a tree lighting ceremony are scheduled for November 29
The Renova Rink @ The River, the Palm Springs area’s and this season’s unexpected and new activity for everyone- offering outdoor ice skating at The River at Rancho Mirage is...
By Gay Patricia Matheson L.M.F.T. and Dean Del Giudice L.M.F.T.
What’s the worst mistake a person makes when entering in to a relationship?
We think one of the biggest mistakes is moving too fast.
When we first started doing therapy twenty years ago, we were stunned when clients would describe their relationships with their significant others. It became clear that many clients...
Chief Bryan Reyes, Timothy Bradley, Jr. and Nelda Linsk Named Community Grand Marshals
By Amy Blaisdell
Local resident and world famous super model Beverly Johnson, the first African American model to grace the cover of Vogue Magazine, will lead the march along Palm Canyon Drive as this year’s Celebrity Grand Marshal for the 23rd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade,...
By Joni Wright
The highly anticipated Big Rock Pub is now open to the public. With a Rock & Roll theme and sports bar entertainment, a new concept in dining and entertainment is now available in the Greater Palm Springs area.
Big Rock Pub’s walls are unique one-of-a-kind artwork of Rock & Roll legends, autographed guitars, and memorabilia for the Rock...
ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER PAUL ANKA RETURNS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO IN MARCH
With over 500 songs to his credit including “My Way,” “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” and the theme from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” Paul Anka is one of North America’s most cherished singer-songwriters. A polished and confident performer, Anka has entertained millions and now he’s bringing...
By George Duchannes
ILLXVGLX$ COLLECTIVE (illegals collective) is a new wave of artists coming together to put on genuine and organic events. The collective's mission is to not only invite the community to come out and witness, but to attract like-minded creatives to be a part of the movement. J Patron: “Puro Oro Records is my record label/publishing and that...
By Morgan James
Easily one of the most well-rounded, multi-talented performers that I have been fortunate enough to have met, Marco Thoma is just breaking into the Coachella Valley rap scene and being recognized for his intense passion, yet playfully humorous lyrics. Recently placing 1st at the weekly CV Open Mic Competition at The Block Sports Bar & Grill and...
By Lisa Morgan
"I don't consider myself a pessimist. I think of a pessimist as someone who is waiting for it to rain. And I feel soaked to the skin." Leonard Cohen
It was his reality - soaked to the skin with a very open and public swim against the tides of manic depression. Perhaps pain is the axis point for...
By Eleni Austin
See this 30 year old photo? In the middle of the picture, that’s San Diego’s Beat Farmers. The celebrated Cow-Punk band had just finished a free benefit show with proceeds going to the Leukemia Society’s Palm Springs chapter. I am the fresh-faced and nubile wench in the stripe-y dress, DJ Dave Field, who had recently begun his...
By Eleni P. Austin
The general consensus is 2016 has been a remarkably shitty year. The music community has weathered a lot of untimely (and sometimes shocking) deaths. Lemmy, David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest and Prince at the beginning of the year; more recently, Ska legend Prince Buster, Scotty Moore (Elvis Presley’s guitarist), Leonard...
By Patte Purcell
I always do my interviews by phone but I made an exception when it came to Alfie Petit. When he suggested that we meet at his place I had to say yes. We were not disappointed. We drove through the neighborhood of gorgeous contemporary town homes when we spotted the one with the glitzy jacket and pink...
By Morgan James
Each week the CV Open Mic Competition at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City delivers a consistent crowd of excited performers and cheering fans. Simply incredible! Live videos fill social media adding to the crowd as fans show up to support their favorites. Audience giveaways from sponsor, Brutal Bee Music Group, got the crowd...
It’s Thanksgiving week. That means, we should take time and reflect on what we have to be grateful for. Here is my little Thanksgiving story…
I drove to Laguna Beach last week.
One of the many things I’m thankful for is that the Pacific Ocean is only about 2 hours away from Palm Springs--if you have a car, that is. If...
By Angela Romeo
Fern Fields Brook is yet another example of the hidden gems of the Coachella Valley. Born in Milan Italy, Fern has been a force in the entertainment industry for over 35 years. Fern worked for Norman Lear’s Tandem Production working on the ground breaking the sit-com MAUDE.
Fern Fields Brook is also an author. Her first book, Letters...
By Janet McAfee
Thanksgiving week is here, and Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are coming in quick succession. Christmas trees are going up, parties are planned, and holiday lights are brightening our desert. However, this time of year also sees a dramatic increase in emergency trips to the vet for our four-legged friends. In the frenzy of activity, we...
By Rick Riozza
At start of our celebratory season here in the valley, CV Weekly is happy to continue with our holiday tradition of presenting a couple of the desert’s venerable wine purveyors with their turn to recommend some wonderful vino varieties. And if I get in on it—well, we’ll certainly be covering the Hwy 111 waterfront corridor from Palm...
By Tracy Dietlin
Recently I was out running errands and ended up in the Albertson’s parking lot on Washington St. My husband and I were both hungry and thought we would see if there was a small sandwich place in the center. What we stumbled upon was a small Mexican restaurant called Flor de Jalisco. What a find!
This is a...
By Robin E. Simmons
NOW PLAYING:
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
No longer set in Great Britain, this new story based in the world of Harry Potter unfolds in 1926 New York decades before Harry and his pals enrolled in Hogwart’s wizard academy.
The movie tracks Newt Scamander (a terrific Eddie Redmayne) a magical zoologist who arrives in the Big Apple...
By Heidi Simmons
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At the Mountains of Madness
by H.P. Lovecraft
Fiction
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Alien movies always intrigue me. I like to see the creative genius of filmmakers as they visualize fantastic technology and strange creatures from other worlds. The best alien movies have a theme that is relevant to the real humans who currently inhabit the earth. In many sci-fi books and flicks, I...
By Craig Michaels
The Art Place in the Palm Desert Design District has been a destination for professionals in the home building industry for over 20 years. Many of the business owners and designers at The Art Place work closely with building professionals on remodels, new homes and business construction. It is this relationship between the builders and the designers...
“So look at me now, I’m just makin' my play, don't try to push your luck, just get out of my way…” Certainly how many will be acting this Black Friday, so here’s some safety tips on beatin' the flack!
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving is when holiday gift buying begins. Big discounts lure customers into stores, often beginning in...
By Haddon Libby
Everything that you think you knew about yourself may be a lie. Assumptions about your origins could be a fraud. The person who you thought you were most compatible with may be a mistake. You see, the pseudoscience of astrology had us all believing that there were only twelve zodiac signs when in fact there were thirteen...
By Dale Gribow
This week is Thanksgiving and the holidays are clearly upon us... and that means more tourists and traffic. This increase in local traffic results in more accidents and DUI's with accidents. It is hard for an accident/DUI lawyer, as well as the victim, to find a good doctor (or lawyer) that has time to treat (represent) the...
By Doug Morin
Executive Director, Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine
Let’s face it – a bit of pigging out is expected during the holidays. It’s a tradition, right? Your friends and family have been preparing giant roasts and piles of potatoes with greasy gravy, along with cakes and pies well in advance for the party and you don’t want to hurt...
By Flint Wheeler
That statement rings true in the early workings of the 2016-17 NBA season, where the best teams in the NBA are among the worst wagers basketball bettors could make. And, conversely, the worst teams in the NBA are among the top moneymakers against the spread.
Isolating the five teams with the best win/loss records from the 2015-16 season,...
Week of November 24
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Creative people are at greater risk," said psychiatrist R. D. Laing, "just as one who climbs a mountain is more at risk than one who walks along a village lane." I bring this to your attention, Aries, because in the coming weeks you will have the potential to...
By Bronwyn Ison
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and time of year. Tis’ the season for gratitude, sharing time with loved ones, making memories, and enjoying a delectable meal. Prior to clicking away on my laptop, I pondered whether or not to share a traditional article or not. The decision was simple. This week, I share with you,...
Dr. Kadile, my relatives get sleepy after eating the Thanksgiving meal. Is it true turkey can put you to sleep? - Roger, Indio
Roger, I think we are taught as children, that eating turkey will cause sleepiness because it contains tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that enters the brain and forms serotonin, which then gets converted to the sleep inducing...
By Sunny Simon
My client walked in my office with a long face and a lackluster greeting. Noticing the gloomy aura I inquired about the cause. Madison’s complaint was a recent lack of productivity. It appears the entire week was fraught with stops and starts, lots of interruptions, project stalls and no substantive progress.
I could relate. We’ve probably all had...
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