By Rich Henrich
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASD, search for factors that put children at risk for ASD and possible causes, and develop resources that help identify children with...
Advocating For The Preservation Of Desert Wildlife Since 1982
By Esther Sanchez
For many decades, the Coachella Valley has been a true hotbed of philanthropic work of all sorts and we at CV Weekly pride ourselves on doing everything we can to highlight, support and bring awareness to the many truly crucial, non-profit organizations that have developed throughout the history of...
McCALLUM THEATRE - Saturday – December 10 – 8:00pm
By DeAnn Lubell
It’s a hometown holiday celebration as jimi FITZ, CV 104.3’s Jim “Fitz” Fitzgerald, gathers together with the Valley’s best talent for an evening of hits and holiday treats on Saturday, December 10, at 8:00pm. In addition to jimi FITZ, the show features Barry Minniefield, brightener, Frank Di Salvo, Jimmy Palmer,...
FOR A VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE AT AGUA CALIENTE CASINO RESORT SPA * FEBRUARY 11, 2017! Tickets on sale November 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Sting brings his 57th & 9th Tour to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Southern California’s premier concert theater, for his inaugural appearance in the Coachella Valley and for what is certain to...
Coming to Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneer Town Palace Friday, November 18th
By Lisa Morgan
Singer/Songwriter Amanda Shires did not come from a family of music. Still, she has found herself surrounded by some of Americana’s greats in large part to her skill, both natural and learned, but also for her veritable authenticity. Many people have come upon Shires music only...
By Lisa Morgan
According to his sponsor, Spaun Drums, Steven Hall is “arguably one of the hardest hitting more precise drummers in the So Cal music scene.” Son to Steve Hall Sr. (aka "Ballsy Hallsy") of local metal legends STORMER, Steven continues to build that legacy having toured and graced the stage with acts like Capitol Eye (Skunk Records), Ripsville...
By Morgan James
Comedian Bill Engvall, best known for being one third of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy troup alongside Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy, will be performing in the Coachella Valley on Saturday November 19th, 2016 at Spotlight 29 Casino. With a new comedy special out “Just Sell Him For Parts,” a dramatic role in a...
By Noe Gutierrez
IL DIVO’s ‘Amor & Pasion’ tour has taken them through Boston, New York, Nashville, Houston, Portland, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with operatic tenor and former heavy metal front man Urs Buhler as he and the band finished up their Canadian leg of the tour. They make their final stop at Fantasy Springs Resort...
MULTI-AWARDING WINNING COMEDIAN KATHY GRIFFIN BRINGS HER "CELEBRITY RUN-IN" TOUR TO FANTASY SPRINGS IN JANUARY
Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winner, and NY Times bestselling author Kathy Griffin is bringing her critically-acclaimed "Celebrity Run-In" Tour to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for a night of take-no-prisoners laughs Saturday, January 13, 2017.
Kathy Griffin is a towering figure on...
By Morgan James
Such an incredible group of talented artists and bands show each week for the CV Open Mic Competition 2016 at The Block Sports Bar & Grill in Cathedral City! Audience giveaways like T-Shirts from Brutal Bee Music Group have thrilled the rowdy cheering section each week as they warm up to voice their votes. Even more new...
By Patte Purcell
One of the coolest dudes in the desert is John Stanley King and the big news is he is finally, finally coming out with another CD. This will be a mix of his originals and some remakes of classics. He's particularly happy with his version of "I've Got You Under My Skin." In a twist he decided...
By Eleni P. Austin
“I lit my purest candle close to my window, hoping it would catch the eye of any vagabond who passed it by/And I waited in my fleeting house.”
That’s Tim Buckley singing his gorgeous lament, “Morning Glory,” and it sort of sums up his brief, flickering career as a musician.
Preternaturally talented, handsome, stubborn, idiosyncratic, sometimes self-sabotaging, he...
By Slim Man
On Monday, I drove from Palm Springs to guitarist Marc Antoine’s house in Laguna, as in California. I wanted to go over the Slim and Marc Show in San Antonio that Wednesday. They were expecting a couple thousand folks, and I wanted to make sure everything was OK with Marc. It wasn’t.
I wanted to sing a set...
By Rebecca Pikus
Charlie Ciali has a totally likable personality! His wide-open boyish grin, warm handshake (or hug!) and affable manner can't be missed. But his happy-go-lucky demeanor belies a very serious & disciplined artist. Ciali's work is primarily monotype prints and encaustic painting, and he works in acrylic and resin.
Monotype prints are prints pulled from a painting that has...
By Janet McAfee
This column told Pippi’s story during the holidays last year while the dog patiently waited in a foster home, dreaming for her forever home. This year we happily report she is approaching the 1-year anniversary of her adoption by Rhoda Oltzik. A friend of Rhoda’s told her about Pippi after reading her story in CV Weekly. Intrigued...
By Rick Riozza
Well—technically, I actually drive south a couple of blocks into Palm Desert. I know this because as I’m on Hwy 111, I see the Palm Desert city limit sign posted on my right just before I pull onto Fred Waring Drive and then into the Desert Crossing Shopping Center to my new wine rendezvous location.
Yes—you guessed it!...
By Tracy Dietlin
Often we talk about “hidden gems” when reviewing a restaurant and this week I want to share one of those with you. Located inside of Neil’s Lounge is Montes Grill. Owned and operated by Eric Montes, this small kitchen can provide you with some of the best comfort food around. Montes isn’t the only cook in the...
By Dee Jae Cox
It’s not a stretch to imagine the comedy and tragedy of being a gay man from Texas. There is just something about the juxtaposition of southern hospitality with right wing conservatism that pulls you in like watching a car driving in the wrong lane towards oncoming traffic. You just know that there’s bound to be an...
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Alien invasions and extraterrestrial visitors are a staple of vintage sci-fi paperbacks and classic mostly low budget films from the 1950s. Remember “The Man from Planet X”?
Director Denis Villeneuve’s (“Sicario,” “Prisoners”) engaging, smart and stylish take on the impact of humans encountering unexpected off-planet visitors tickles the eye and kindles the intellect.
Amy Adams is Louise Banks, a mom...
By Heidi Simmons
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A Life In Parts
by Bryan Cranston
Memoir
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The AMC series "Breaking Bad" changed how we watch TV. The show's excellent writing and production values influenced small screen storytelling in refreshing new ways. The main character "Walter White" will forever be one of the most memorable of all television characters. Both a protagonist and antagonist, Walter White made a lasting...
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and did you know Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for home cooking fires, with three times as many occurring on Thanksgiving as any other day of the year? “Thanksgiving is a fun, festive holiday, but it’s also very hectic says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. “All the entertaining and distractions make it easy to forget...
By Haddon Libby
As new political realities settle in following the contentious 2016 elections, let’s take a look at some of the lesser reported stories of the Election Season:
Brussels, Belgium: The European Union (EU) held an emergency meeting related to the election of Donald Trump as President yet France, the United Kingdom and Hungary did not attend thus muting the...
By Dale Gribow
1. NOT CALLING POLICE and gathering info & taking cell phone pictures of cars, CDL and Insurance cards:
2. WAITING TO LONG TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY resulting in evidence getting cold or destroyed
3. BE HONEST and DON'T HIDE PRIOR ACCIDENTS FROM YOUR LAWYER OR DOCTOR:
4. MISSING MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR GAPS IN TREATMENTS: Adjusters know jurors expect someone injured...
Where: Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Address: 73705 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 22
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Lowe’s
Address: 78865 Highway 111, La Quinta
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 23
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Milan Institute
Address: 75030 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 23
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Donors receive a free movie ticket. Donors also receive free cholesterol screening...
By Flint Wheeler
The No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 teams (all unbeaten entering this week) lost in the same week for the first time since 1985 and five Top 10 teams went down. One of the beneficiaries will play early on the Week 12 docket, on Thursday night.
No. 3 Louisville Cardinals at Houston Cougars (no line)
Louisville has only...
Week of November 17
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): There is a 97 percent chance that you will NOT engage in the following activities within the next 30 days: naked skydiving, tight-rope walking between two skyscrapers, getting drunk on a mountaintop, taking ayahuasca with Peruvian shamans in a remote rural hut, or dancing ecstatically in a muddy...
By Bronwyn Ison
As we quickly approach the holidays our stress levels increase. The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Isn’t this supposed to be a joyous time? The current hustle and bustle intensifies and it is easy to become overwhelmed. Traveling, shopping, organizing, cooking, cleaning, etc. It appears to be never-ending. How do...
By Jenny Wallis
Dear Jenny,
I am going to be moving in a month, I am very excited for my new home. I really want to start being conscious of what I have and where the proper place is to set things. But I don’t know the first thing about Feng Shui. For instance, is there a right way and a...
By Sunny Simon
How do you dial down your intensity level? That question was posed by a client during a recent coaching session. His query made sense. When I met him two years ago it did not take long to realize Mitch was driven to succeed.
One definition of intensity is “a high or extreme degree.” Intensity is also “the fire...
Event Features Pitmasters From Across The Country
The Lights at Indio Golf Course: 83040 Ave 42, Indio
Saturday, November 12, 2016 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free Admission
The Indio California State BBQ Championship and Festival is returning to the desert November 12th. The festival drew almost 6,000 attendees to a successful inaugural event last year. Festival organizers see continued growth for an...
The 6th Annual Italian Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 12th & 13th from 10am to 4pm in Rancho Mirage at the Rancho Mirage Community Park. Free general parking and shuttles are located at the River. Desert Arc hosts over 40 vendors. This will include some of the Valley’s favorite Italian restaurants and the best Italian food...
Five Extraordinary Women Leaders to Be Honored on Dec. 2
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Palm Springs will celebrate five outstanding women leaders for their visionary business and community leadership at this year’s 30th Diamond Anniversary Athena Awards Holiday Gala on Friday, Dec. 2. The theme is “Winter Wonderland.”
The 11 a.m. soiree at the Palm...
Record Release and Label Showcase November 11th at Pappy & Harriet’s with Mondo Generator and The Freeks. $10 Cover.
By Lisa Morgan
Mario Lalli was just a punk rock kid growing up in a desert that practically closed down during the intense summer days; where the only sound most local kids would hear was the lonely buzz of air-conditioning units and cicada bugs. Lalli,...
Friday, November 11 at 8pm Tickets on sale now $89, $69 & $59
By Gilbert Ward Kane
Culture Club - consisting of singer Boy George, guitarist Roy Hay, bassist Mikey Craig, and drummer Jon Moss - took the world by surprise in 1982 when they dropped their hit single "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me." Coming up in the era of...
By Noe Gutierrez
The 2016 Native American Music Awards nominee for ‘Best Female Artist’ and ‘Best Country Album’ Kelly Derrickson will be performing on Friday 11/11/16 Veterans Day 2016 at Tack Room Tavern at the Empire Polo Grounds at 9 p.m. for a FREE SHOW to honor our all of our service men and women of the armed forces. Her...
By Noe Gutierrez
I’ve found that some articles just write themselves. Alex Canela is a young man who I admire for his tenacity and love for his community. I know his family well and the environment in which he grew up. He’s about to be a new father and I know he will excel given the love within his family....
Congratulations to Drop Mob: Gabe Perez (vocals), Curtis Hendricks (guitar), John V. Camacho (drums), Dave Burk (lead guitar) and Steve Zepeda (bass).
CV Weekly would like to thank everyone who came out this past Sunday night to our 2nd Year of the CV Music Showcase Preliminary Round 1. A big thank you to Brad & Eddie for letting us have...
BRINGS HIS “KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR” TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR TWO PERFORMANCES AT THE SHOW MARCH 24 AND 25, 2017!
Tickets on sale November 12 at 8:00 a.m.
Country superstar Alan Jackson brings his KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY TOUR to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Southern California’s premier concert theater, for two performances, Friday and...
By Morgan James
What an exciting night as the CV Open Mic Competition brought on a supportive crowd of musicians and their friends and families. We hit the halfway point in our competition as week #6 rolled on by continuing to bring new faces with each passing week as the contenders clamor to get into the semi -finals in January....
By Patte Purcell
I've seen Michael D'Angelo perform once and met him numerous times. He's a dashingly handsome man with his beautiful wife and partner Patti. His show is one of the most popular in the desert. He's not only a vocalist but an entertainer.
He came to the last Celebrity Jam to see his nephew percussionist, Mark Gagliano perform. He...
By Eleni P. Austin
Recently a magazine referred to Teddy Quinn as the Musical Mayor of Joshua Tree. That seemed completely apropos, but it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Teddy Quinn is that and so much more.
Although he was born in La Porte, Indiana, Teddy was very much a child of Laurel Canyon. His family moved to the bohemian...
By Morgan James
If you haven't seen the incredible Star Wars mural behind the Coachella Shopping Center on Harrison and 50th, it is definitely a must! The massive mural features several Star Wars characters in vivid colors over an electric black background. While the city commissions artists from out of town to paint murals, local artists are yearning to be...
By Angela Romeo
Art is dynamic and thrives on growth. An artist is always searching and seeking to stretch the boundaries of their imagination. So when Terry Hastings decided it was time to see where photography could take him, he chose his mentor well.
Beyond Hockney – The Multiphoto Work of Terry Hastings opens Saturday 12 November at Collding Worlds Fine...
By Janet McAfee
The social season is here, and animal lovers can fill their calendars with lots of events that include their 4-legged companions. On Saturday, November 26, you can enjoy the 16th Annual Dog Walk Fundraiser for Paws and Hearts, a wonderful local charity where little paws work magic when they touch human hearts.
Paws and Hearts was founded in...
By Rick Riozza
In the past, we’ve surely discussed some of the wines and wineries in and around the wine country of the Sierra Foothills, the Sacramento Delta, and Lodi. Recently our family made it up to northern California wine country for our last harvest visit of the year. On our way back south, we encountered some car trouble and...
By Dee Jae Cox
Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, aka crime novelist Agatha Christie, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best-selling novelist of all time. Her novels have sold roughly 2 billion copies, and her estate claims that her works come third in the rankings of the world's most-widely published books, behind only Shakespeare's works and the Bible. And so, it’s...
By Robin E. Simmons
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When it comes to directing war films, Mel Gibson has proven himself among the best of the best. From BRAVEHEART to APOCALYPTO, Gibson has created hours of gripping entertainment that showcases rousing stories of blood, guts and glory that vast global audiences have enjoyed. After a decade away, with his return to the director’s...
By Heidi Simmons
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The Girls
by Emma Cline
Fiction
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Charles Manson didn't kill Sharon Tate, her unborn baby or her close friends. His followers did the horrific crime. Part of the fascination around Manson was how he was able to manipulate those in his "family." Why would sweet, young girls, some from good families, have such brutal disregard for human life. How did...
Veterans Day is an important day for showing appreciation to members of our military, past and present. If you're looking for an appropriate way to honor a veteran in your life, here's a list of suggestions to start you off reminds Fire Chief DiGiovanna.
Show Up. Attend a Veterans Day event in your area this weekend - not just a picnic...
A Four-Year Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Washington D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Katie Stice IOM, ACE, president of Indio & La Quinta chambers/vice president core services of the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce to the West Institute Board...
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