It’s been fifteen years since United Airlines flight 175 and American Airlines Flight 11 were purposely flown by hijackers into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center Buildings. The Pentagon was severely damaged by the impact of an additional airliner and resulting fire. Hijackers also crashed a fourth plane into a field near Shanksville Pa. after the passengers...
By Bruce Cathcart
A while back I published an article titled “Location, Location, Location” in which I wrote about how lucky we all are to live in the Coachella Valley (well, at least 9 months out of the year) because of our proximity to good schools, medical services, fine dining and shopping, access to freeways and airports and, of course,...
By Haddon Libby
This year the NFL is giving up the non-profit status that it has maintained since 1942. While each team in the league is a for profit business in this $10 billion a year industry, the league itself was a non-profit despite revenues of more than $300 million and a CEO (Roger Goodell) who earned $44 million with...
By Dale Gribow
IF you or a friend were cited/arrested for a DUI last weekend, then these are some of the important things you need to know.
The issues presented by a DUI are confusing to the uninitiated and the same questions are asked over and over again even though I write on this topic often and explain these facts to...
To mark National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, more than a dozen organizations join forces to present free conference on Tuesday, September 20th
A free community conference will offer local residents the opportunity to learn more about HIV and aging, with topics to include prevention, testing, treatment, social support, insurance, and more.
The Stay Healthy, Stay Lively HIV and Aging Community...
By Doug Morin
Executive Director, Coachella Valley Volunteer in Medicine, Indio
Nourishing the mind and body properly is serious business. In these crazy- busy times, nutrition is getting lost somewhere on the family to-do list and we need to guide our youngsters and train their taste buds. A nutritious diet helps kids grow and learn as well as preventing obesity and weight-related diseases. A couple...
By Flint Wheeler
Coaches who win big deserve big dollars, even millions. Some of the winningest coaches are raking in more revenue for the school than it costs to keep them around. But without any order to the chaos nationwide, the number of employee furloughs in English departments might rise as rapidly as the coaching dollars.
If President Barack Obama aims...
Week of September 8
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Two seven-year-old girls showed me three tricks I could use to avoid taking myself too seriously and getting too attached to my dignity. I'm offering these tricks to you just in time for the letting-go phase of your astrological cycle. Trick #1: Speak in a made-up language for...
Most people attribute the look of an aging face to the effects of gravity and time. Loss of volume or fullness is actually one of the major components to the look of the aging face. Collagen acts as a support structure for your skin, provides overall volume and gives shape to your face. At about age 30, collagen loss...
By Sunny Simon
Don’t you think there is something energizing about the post Labor Day period? I call it Fall Fever. The kids are back in school, promises of cooler breezes will soon bless our valley and the hospitality industry gears up for season. Busy moms and dads begin dominating the family calendar with school events, parent-teacher conferences and after...
Friday, September 2
By Noe Gutierrez
Cheech & Chong are the most recognizable comedy team of our time. At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 8 p.m. you can witness their classic comedy show live, along with their long-time opening act Shelby Chong.
Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with Cheech Marin, from his home in Los Angeles...
By Esther Sanchez
They came in droves from every corner of the country and several corners of the globe. Artists, cosplayers, film buffs, comic nerds and entertainment enthusiasts of all sorts gathered at the Palm Springs Convention Center for the first ever, Comic Con Palm Springs. Being a new event, promoters did not know what to expect as far as...
Thursday, September 1st at Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneer Town Palace, 8 p.m.
By Lisa Morgan
The legacy of the musically magic Evaro family continues to grow and evolve as Gabriella Evaro’s dove-like voice and empathically poetic lyric sense join forces with the unique rhythm soundscapes of Daniel Joeright, former drummer for the Rentals. Helping them press deep into some uncharted pop-esque...
By Morgan James
Inhale rapidly, deeply, filling your lungs with the life of your surroundings... hold your breath... then exhale fully and release, heart pumping. That rush of potent ethereal magic you feel could very well be the after effects of listening to "You Know I Care" by Hungry Hearts. The Coachella Valley band made up of Miguel Angel Guizar...
By Slim Man
I had an idea to write a book called The Complete Idiots Guide to Complete Idiots. I figured, in life, if you can stay away from idiots, you’ll be much better off. So I went to the Complete Idiots website, and actually submitted a synopsis and the first chapter. True story. But I never heard back from...
By Patte Purcell
The level of talent in the desert continues to amaze me. I heard about Keisha D through Karl Erikson and I asked her to perform in the Celebrity Jazz Jam and I have to admit I was blown away.
Her rendition of "Summertime," started acapella and as she told me: "When the drummer asked when they should begin,...
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, Girl Groups dominated the airwaves. Acts like the Chantels and the Shirelles built on the tight harmonic blueprint created back in the ‘40s by pioneers like the Andrew Sisters and the McGuire Sisters. Incorporating Rock and R&B flourishes, their sound served as a bridge between the Doo-Wop years...
By Angela Romeo
Robert Bell comes to the desert with a ready smile, a bit of the midcentury vibe, a bit of the tiki lounge sensibility, a bit of the rockabilly thing and a whole lot of artistry. Or, as Robert is oft to quote Garrison Keillor, "Where the women are strong, the men are good looking, and the children...
By Janet McAfee
Do you wish Sparkey would stop jumping up on your guests? Would you like your dog to do tricks? Does your dog become anxious when you leave the house? Meet Sandy Miller, Coachella Valley dog trainer who once trained dogs of the rich and famous in Hollywood. Sandy works with dogs and their owners on many training...
By Rick Riozza
As I converse with my wine friends & networks across the nation, already they are gearing up for a full array of autumn reds to talk about—hey! Hold on there pardner! I just saw a rattlesnake come out of its burrow, which I think signifies six more weeks of hot summer air remaining.
In the midst of some...
By Robin E. Simmons
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DON’T BREATHE
I think it was Alfred Hitchcock who said the secret of suspense is the friction of hope and fear rubbing together. I have always appreciated the art of creating fear whether in books or movies. I love this very smart and twisty premise that forces us to sympathize with home invaders and not the...
By Heidi Simmons
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Extreme Prey
by John Sandford
Fiction
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It is only weeks away until the citizens of this country will elect a new President. It has been a strange and wild campaign season and the craziness is not just about voting. In John Sandford's 26th "Prey" installment, Extreme Prey (G.P. Putnam, 408 pages) dangerous politics reaches across the aisle.
Returning protagonist Lucas Davenport...
Based on the Motion Picture
Auditions for the final production of Theatre 29's 2016 season, the classic hit comedy "A Christmas Story" have been scheduled for Monday, September 19th at 6:00 PM on the Theatre 29 Main Stage at 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms. The comedy will take the stage for five weeks beginning November 18th through December 17th.
Humorist...
By Haddon Libby
Back in 1939 in the movie “Gone with the Wind,” Scarlett O’Hara told Rhett Butler that she was “overcome by the vapors”. Once upon a time, the vapors were a catch-all phrase used to reflect any number of health issues that might affect women. The vapors might be something as simple as a gassy stomach or as...
By Dale Gribow
Labor Day is around the corner. It is a holiday when our neighbors do not always use good common sense while celebrating the holiday weekend. We all attend BBQ'S and parties where we eat and drink with impunity. We do not plan ahead and think of how much we have had to drink and instinctively get behind...
At the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa is Sept. 17th!
Firefighters, Police Officers and the Military are looking for a few good Golfers!
Last year was the Westin Rancho Mirage inaugural event and was an overwhelming success for Military members. This year you can help make this even more successful by teaming up with military, fire and police officers...
By Flint Wheeler
A little over a month ago owners approved seven new rules for the 2016 season. There were still several more proposed rule changes being discussed on in the following weeks. Of those, three more were approved.
For next season, the ball will be placed on the 25-yard line following touchbacks on kickoffs instead of the 20. Following the...
Dear Jenny,
I am so addicted to my ex. He's literally a drug. It's like an addict that only needs one more hit to be hooked again. I can't stay away from him. Every fiber of my being knows he will never fully commit yet my need for him in my life is stronger than my will to move on....
Week of September 1
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Truth decay is in its early stages. If you take action soon, you can prevent a full-scale decomposition. But be forewarned: Things could get messy, especially if you intervene with the relentless candor and clarity that will be required for medicinal purification. So what do you think? Are...
By Bronwyn Ison
Giving connects us to others. Research shows being magnanimous provides a sense of fulfillment. Also, it provides a sense of well being for all concerned. Giving creates stronger bonds with family and friends. Serving others allows us to connect with our community as well. It’s not all about money – we can give of our time, energy,...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Since I last wrote about the Zika Virus in February 2016, there have been laboratory confirmed cases of the virus in 48 states. As of August 24, 2016, Zika has not been confirmed in Alaska and Wyoming. Florida is the only state where local mosquitoes have transmitted the virus, otherwise the infections in the other 47...
By Sunny Simon
While flipping through one of my favorite foodie magazines I noticed this tip: “Lower the bar. Try a no-prep picnic dinner with hard-boiled eggs, hummus, pita, olives, snap peas and grapes.” That picnic menu is appealing, but what commanded my attention was the sentence suggesting we “lower the bar.” I find that phrase counter-intuitive. After all, I...
The man behind Marvel will cut the ribbon to kick off the big event.
Stan Lee is famous for his work with a pencil, but Palm Springs is about to find out how he handles giant scissors!
The iconic graphic artist and president and chairman of Marvel Comics will be front and center at a ribbon-cutting scheduled to signal the start...
By Esther Sanchez
For only having been a band for about a year now, Hollace has already experienced quite a few accolades and triumphant moments. Within the first few months of their existence they took the coveted, top-spot in the annual Coachella Valley Band Showcase at The Hood and last May they were awarded the honor of “Best New Band”...
By Rich Henrich
The inaugural Comic Con Palm Springs is about to launch August 26-28th at the Palm Springs Convention Center! This will be an incredible opportunity to geek out and be with Stan Lee, the Incredible Hulk, James Hong, Bob Gunton, Elpidia Carrillo, Holly Payne, Fred Williamson, Kellie Gerardi, a young woman selected to be one of the first...
By Rich Henrich
Every so often, a piece of creative work grabs your attention and won’t let go. Thus is the case with Orphan is the New Orange, a brilliant homage to “Orange is the New Black,” and “Orphan Black.” If you are a fan of either of these works, you will appreciate an actress that takes on almost every...
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, Bob Dylan found inspiration from American Folk music, in particular, Woody Guthrie. For the Beatles, it was the primitive Rock & Roll and the Rhythm & Blues emanating from America. The Rolling Stones were deeply influenced by the rural Blues birthed in the Mississippi delta and electrified in...
By Janet McAfee
This August marks the one year anniversary of the death of a Silky Terrier who passed away in the blazing summer heat. The animal rescuers who valiantly tried to save the pup named her “Summer”. Summer sought refuge from the hot weather under an automobile in a Desert Hot Springs car lot. Tragically, the soaring temperature and...
Traffic? Rude or obnoxious people? Bad Drivers? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could vaccinate specific things or people from our lives. Unfortunately, those toxic people and situations are the association dues we must pay for being alive.
However, viruses and bacteria that cause illness and death still exist and can be passed on to those who are not properly vaccinated reminds...
By Morgan James
Noe Gutierrez is an incredible asset to the Coachella Valley. His ties run deep and hold strong as he actively pursues multiple paths to better the community in which he lives and those citizens within it. A proud father with the swollen heart of a humanitarian, Noe very humbly works to touch the lives of those surrounding...
New Highlights Include a Sound-bath Dome, Sacred Women’s Tent, Men’s Lodge, and Expanded Family Village, along with Top Kirtan Stars, Sacred Music, Meaningful Workshops and Premiere Yoga Teachers, September 7-12 in Joshua Tree, CA
Bhakti Fest, the preeminent sacred music and yoga festival dedicated to bringing spiritual consciousness and earthly freedom to both the attendees, and the global recipients of...
Soccer field in Oasis opens to the delight of local residents
Desert Recreation District (DRD) is opening a new soccer field in the unincorporated community of Oasis and the public is invited to come celebrate. On Thursday, September 8, 2016, DRD will host a grand opening event beginning at 6 p.m. during which recognition to those whose hard work contributed...
By Patte Purcell
One of the best parts of doing the Celebrity Jazz Jams is discovering the treasure trove of exceptional musicians we have in the desert. At the Latin Jazz jam we did in February an exceptionally talented flamenco guitarist that played with Joe Baldino caught my attention. His name is Sergio Villegas and he is from Santiago, Chile....
By Slim Man
It’s been so hot here in Palm Springs that I had to put ice cubes in my water bed.
My dad lived on top of a mountain in the Catskills in New York. There was 3 feet of snow on the ground 3 months a year. It would get below zero. But you could bundle up and walk...
By Kaitey Marie
For the fourth year in a row, Splash House provided a dreamily cool ending to another hot summer here in the desert. The sold-out poolside music festival saw record numbers this year, with over 5,000 party-goers in attendance each day. The young festival created by Palm Springs native Tyler McLean has been praised by LA Weekly as...
Theme: Resort To Nature
Date: October 21-23, 2016
Time: Friday 5 - 9 PM | Saturday 10 AM - 9 PM | Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM
Location: Christmas Circle Community Park | Borrego Springs| 600 Christmas Circle Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Event includes: Parade, flyover, live entertainment on two stages, car show, art exhibits, kids zone, vendors, gourmet food trucks,...
By Morgan James
Rogue Ogre is a band with a lot of heart. The trio plays live with a passion. Although they are a fairly new band (just one year old), these guys have racked up their show count by playing with many other popular local bands at venues such as The Hood, Club 5, and Plan B. I spoke...
Director/WGA screenwriter/artist and songwriter, Chip Miller, will host a Q&A following preview screenings of numerous PBS Television Concert Specials he has directed and produced with legendary PBS Producer, Terrel Cass. These previews, to be held at the La Quinta Museum near Old Town La Quinta, will give a glimpse of upcoming museum screening events, which Miller will be hosting...
By Eleni P. Austin
This month saw the release of German filmmaker Joerg Steineck’s “Lo-Sound Desert” documentary on DVD. This 10 year labor of love takes a sharp and sardonic look at the music scene that sprung up quite organically back in the ‘80s.
A quixotic tribe of kids, led by Mario Lalli, Zach Huskey, Herb Lineau and Sean Wheeler, had...
By Rebecca Pikus
The Greater Palm Springs residents & visitors alike to the Desert, are now taking notice of an exciting & newly developing Art Destination: Perez Rd. Art District in Cathedral City, Ca. This enclave of cutting-edge galleries is attracting larger & larger crowds to the myriad Events, Performances, & Art that is being offered to the public. The...
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