By Doug Morin, Executive Director, Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, Indio CA
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in Bethesda, Maryland provides global leadership for research, training, and education programs to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases. High blood pressure is a major public health problem that affects 1 in 3 American adults....
Saturday June 4, 2016 Time: Doors Open 6:00PM, Bout Start 6:30PM
Founded in 2012 by a small group of determined local women, The Coachella Valley Derby Girls (CVDG) has grown into a strong, full- roster team of certifiable derby girls. Roller derby is the fastest growing women’s sport in the world with the WFTDA championships broadcast on ESPN this year....
The Skateboarding Hall of Fame had its 7th annual awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremonies last weekend at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Created in 2009, The Skateboarding Hall of Fame recognizes and honors the history of skateboarding and those influential figures who have significantly shaped skateboarding and our culture throughout the years.
Joining the 2016 inductees for...
By Flint Wheeler
Arrieta, the Chicago Cubs’ right-hander who is on a run of 24 consecutive quality starts and no-hit the Cincinnati Reds in his previous start last Thursday, or Kershaw, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ left-hander whose run of three National League Cy Young Awards in four years was stopped by Arrieta last season?
The original tally ended in a 2...
Dear Jenny,
I dated someone about 15 years ago and we had an amazing wonderful relationship. However, after about four years together, our relationship ended abruptly. There was dishonesty involved on his part. It took me a while to except that it was over and move on, but I did. Recently, he reached out to me after finding me on...
Week of May 26
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): To convey the best strategy for you to employ in the coming weeks, I have drawn inspiration from a set of instructions composed by aphorist Alex Stein: Scribble, scribble, erase. Scribble, erase, scribble. Scribble, scribble, scribble, scribble. Erase, erase, erase. Scribble, erase. Keep what's left. In other words,...
By Bronwyn Ison
Growing up I often heard, “time on task.” Translation: Time on task is the length of time spent actively involved on a task. Most of us are easily distracted in our fast paced society. We are derailed by some of the most miniscule of things and it obfuscates our concentration. Generally, I am interrupted numerous times while...
By Sunny Simon
Yesterday I spoke to my eleven-year old niece, Aisalynn, wishing her a happy birthday. My favorite pre-teen responded by telling me she really needed the eraser. Go figure. I sent a gift certificate to her favorite store, a book (my continuous agenda is to encourage reading) along with some silly, sparkly fake nails and a huge eraser...
Recognizes the Best of the Valley’s Local Musicians and Bands on Sunday, May 22 at The Riviera in Palm Springs. 4:00pm-9:15pm
Got your tix for the 3rd Annual CV Music Awards? If you purchase your tickets now you can take advantage of the pre-event price of $25. If you wait until the day of the awards show and concert, tickets...
Free Chairman’s Breakfast for Active and Retired Military, Plus Memorial Day Buffet & All Day Happy Hour
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to show their support and give back to all the American men and women who serve and have served in the United States Military this Memorial Day. On Monday, May 30, Spotlight 29 Casino is pleased to offer...
“Soldiers Organized Services has transported its 100,000th Marine!”
S.O.S. is a 501c(3) charity which provides “no cost” transportation from the Palm Springs and Ontario Airports, to the USMC MCAGCC base in 29 Palms, CA. These free rides for active-duty military personnel and their family members are made possible through generous, tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporate patrons. Volunteers drive their...
SET FOR MAY 21 IN OLD TOWN INDIO
Free event will feature live music, car show, food trucks and more!
The City of Indio, in conjunction with the Indio Chamber of Commerce and the Indio Visitors Bureau, will present the Third Annual Discover Indio Block Party on Saturday, May 21 in Downtown/Old Town Indio from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
By Morgan James
Desert Native, Luna Elizabeth Thorn, is creating a huge buzz around the Coachella Valley as she performs her live original music along with drummer, Marco Thoma, as their band, Scarlet Lady. Luna's dynamic vocal range includes aggressive screamo elements which provide a niche for Scarlet Lady in gothic/occult based music here in the desert. Whimsical, yet alternately...
By Patte Purcell
17 musicians, vocalists and artists packed the stage at Celebrity Jazz Jam 5 at Desert Willow Golf Resort. This incredible venue overlooks palm trees and the most beautiful golf course you've ever seen. It started with a 3 song salute to Prince. Cleer, an incredible vocalist started it off with “Let's go Crazy” which he nailed, Joe...
At Spotlight 29 Casino on Friday, May 27th
By Noe Gutierrez
Seven-time GRAMMY® Award and EMMY® winner Ziggy Marley's self-titled album will be released worldwide May 20, 2016 via his own record label Tuff Gong.
The humanitarian, singer, songwriter, and producer continually progresses at every turn. His eight-album catalog with the Melody Makers encompasses three GRAMMY® Awards, countless sold out shows, and...
HITTING THE STAGE AT FANTASY SPRINGS IN OCTOBER
The Doobie Brothers have been delivering mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony-laden guitar-driven rock and roll for over four decades, selling more than 48 million albums and winning four Grammy awards, and they’re bringing their latest tour to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, October 22nd.
Boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music,...
By Dee Jae Cox
“What good is sitting alone in your room?
Come hear the music play
Life is a cabaret, old chum
Come to the cabaret”
--- Cabaret The Musical
Once those lyrics are dancing in your head it’s near impossible to get them out. And that seems to hold true for the entire show, Cabaret, now in production at the Palm Canyon Theatre...
By Eleni P. Austin
If you came of age in the late ‘60s, you probably remember how devastating it was when the Beatles broke up in 1970. Music fans around the world mourned the end of the Fab Four. But John, Paul, George and Ringo had been together almost a decade, they each wanted to stretch their wings and try...
By Rebecca Pikus
Paul Bellardo is an amazing sculptor - ceramics, pottery, glass, and also mono prints – who disliked "retirement" (true artists never really retire) – And at 92 years old continues to be prolific in producing his artworks. He is an artist who possesses a lifetime of artistic experience and talent. Anyone familiar with his work knows that...
By Angela Valente Romeo
The Joshua Tree Art Gallery (JTAG) is a Co-operative Fine Art Gallery located at 61607 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree CA (www.josuhatreeartgallery.com). It is unique space showcasing the work of artists living in the High Desert as well as though inspired by the beauty of the desert. Additionally, when you purchase art at JTAG you are...
Riley's Farm now offers glamorous summer camping in Colonial Chesterfield.
The past is only a moment away at Riley's Farm! Couples, families, and youth groups can now enjoy a summer overnight stay and immersive experience in America's revolutionary past with glam camping (also called "glamping" - a portmanteau of "glamorous camping"). Beginning June 2016, guests may book an overnight glam...
By Janet McAfee
Isn’t Angel a beautiful pup? Her beautiful brown eyes appear happy and grateful as she rides home with her foster mom from the vet. You would never know she was in a medical crisis with a red blood cell count of 6%, in the range considered “deadly”.
The county shelter’s rescue coordinator, Michelle Bergeron, sent me the photo...
By Rick Riozza
Last week, you’ll recall that we were knee-deep in a bunch of rosé wine—and, loving it! We simply can’t stop ourselves from parading about in pink! We continue to alert—ad nauseum (but comforting in vino veritas)—that rosé wine is the vino for all occasions.
And when we wish to categorize them, they pretty much fall into the choices...
By Morgan James
Just one year open and BB's at The River has become a popular spot to experience California cuisine for desert regulars and out of towners alike. Not much has changed in decor, since the restaurant took over the location of Acqua Pazza between Babe's and Cheesecake Factory at The River in Rancho Mirage. The splendid open air...
By Robin E. Simmons
SING STREET
Writer/director John Carney's charming but derivative musical with a big heart and beguiling cast is fun even with its familiar plot. Set in 1980s Dublin the story unfolds from the point-of-view of a 14-year-old boy Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) who is hoping for a break from a stress-filled home and a Catholic school where the kids...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Shoe Dog”
by Phil Knight
Memoir
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Nike is one of America’s greatest companies. For a country driven by capitalism, you’d think starting a business would be easy. In Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog (Scribner, 400 pages), building a successful enterprise is anything but a fast-track to victory.
Author Knight starts his memoir after his graduation from Stanford University. It’s 1962. He’s 24,...
Prom and graduation season is here again – You want to make sure you graduate ‘with’ your class! Unfortunately, these happy occasions sometimes involve underage drinking which can result in tragedy reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It is therefore critical that parents keep the lines of communication open when it comes to talking to their kids about the dangers of...
By Haddon Libby
As automation eliminates many jobs and third world countries strip us of lower paying jobs, what are displaced workers supposed to do?
If you believe that they should become retrained in another field in order to find another job, what do we do as a nation if there are 20% more working adults than jobs? What about 30%?
Two...
By Dale Gribow
KESQ (ABC) has been promoting Karen Devine's investigative report on checkpoints, airing on May 19, 2016, for some time.
Are they important for uncovering DUI's drivers or is their main purpose to generate more money for California law enforcement? Are there more checkpoints than ever before? Why?
I recently attended a party where several groups were sharing information on...
By Flint Wheeler
The NBA has never had a unanimous MVP winner before. Some have close. In 2000, the Lakers’ Shaquille O’Neal received 120 out of 121 possible first-place votes. In 2013, LeBron James, then with the Miami Heat, also fell one vote shy. Considering how many great individual seasons the league has seen, it was worth asking what a...
Week of May 19
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "An oar moves a boat by entering what lies outside it," writes poet Jane Hirshfield. You can't use the paddle inside the boat! It's of no value to you unless you thrust it into the drink and move it around vigorously. And that's an excellent metaphor for you...
By Bronwyn Ison
In a society which appears to have a plethora of negative influences we often succumb falling victim to others poor attitudes and energy. Whether it's gossip that provokes your thoughts or a feeling of inadequacy both equate to unhealthy reflections of yourself or others. If any of this resonates with you, sounds familiar, or you are participating...
Dr. Kadile, I am having trouble going to sleep. My friend tells me to just have a few beers before bedtime. What is the best type of alcohol for sleep? - Tony, DHS
Tony, no alcohol is good for sleep. While alcohol can cause drowsiness and sleepiness, it actually disrupts quality sleep by interfering with REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. REM...
By Sunny Simon
Morgan entered my office with a half-hearted smile and proceeded to tell me her good news, bad news scenario. The good news was, after a harrowing week at work it occurred to her she hated having a boss. Wondering how that is good news? I, too, was perplexed. Morgan held my gaze and in a hearty passionate...
Randy Craig Hewitson, 60, Palm Desert, Ca passed away on Friday April 22nd at Eisenhower Medical Center. He suffered from complications of heat exhaustion and kidney failure which eventually lead to his death. He was born December 26, 1955, in Winnipeg, Canada son of Elbourne and Arlyn Hewitson. He had 3 siblings, Greg, Keith, and Rene. He was married in...
The St. Joseph's Players production of Broadway Bound opens Saturday, May 15, at Rusack Hall at St. Joseph's of Arimathea Church in Yucca Valley. The play is the final chapter in Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical Eugene Trilogy.
The story follows the earlier parts of the trilogy, Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues, which have previously been presented by the St. Joseph's...
By Dee Jae Cox
“I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.
Delicious Ambiguity.” ― Gilda Radner
There are few things...
SPONSORED BY MITCH’S ON EL PASEO
By Carissa Cascio
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert will host a spring fundraiser with a Family Game Night on Friday, May 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and showcase its newest interactive exhibit “Playing Together: Games.” Admission is $20 per person or $70 for a family of four. This event is sponsored by...
By Esther Sanchez
After 20 local musical acts battled over five months of preliminary rounds it came down to one kick-ass night at the Hard Rock Hotel. Saturday night, finalists Razor J & the Blades, Wicked Jed, Monreaux, Murkocet and Bridger all gave performances worthy of what turned out to be an epic clash of desert, musical titans...any of whom...
By Morgan James
Composer, Producer, Engineer, and killer bassist Louis Alexander is on track to make a huge splash as he begins his career composing music for video games. Louis also produces and engineers music as well as plays bass in live bands and inspires high school kids to follow their dreams in music. I spoke with Louis about all...
The Evolution of a Ten Year Old Kid’s Hyper Active Music Fetish
By Lisa Morgan
A lot of people have dreams and aspirations as children. The determined ones fulfill them. Barnett English began collecting music at the age of ten with whatever he could get his hands and ears on. As an adult, he collected music through music festivals. English attended...
By Patte Purcell
I interviewed Adam Hawley as he waited for his flight to play with Dave Koz as they have been opening for Barry Manilow for the last 2 years. That’s not a bad place to start with this rapidly rising star. His first single release is at #6 on Billboard and in the Top Ten for the 3rd...
By Eleni P. Austin
Forty years ago Punk Rock snarled, scratched, spit and elbowed its way into the cultural zeitgeist. The popular mis-conception is the genre was created in London, England. But it’s truly and purely American idiom.
Proto-Punks like the MC5 and Iggy and The Stooges laid the groundwork in the late ‘60s, offering up a scuzzy antidote to Hippy-Dippy...
By Rebecca Pikus
The collaboration between writers and artists has been historical throughout art history. And there is an exciting upcoming event that will continue this tradition on Saturday, May 21.
The Agnes Pelton Society and Rebecca Pikus present “The Godly Monsters Writers Group” from Los Angeles, a Performance of original works inspired by the current Exhibit of 75 artists at...
By Declan McManus
The Coachella Valley has many reasons for someone to fall in love with it. The natural beauty continues to be enhanced by the artistic community living here. One of the latest editions to that landscape is Colliding Worlds Fine Art Gallery, curated by Angela Valente Romeo.
“Art is sustainable tourism and that tourism brings visitors back,” said Angela....
By Janet McAfee
Maybe you grew up on a farm or in a rural area where your pet cat was allowed to roam outside. Today most cat rescue groups will require you to keep the cat you adopt from them indoors. Some people still think that cats are happier if they have the "freedom" to live outside. Here are some...
By Rick Riozza
Rosé in the morning, rosé in the evening, rosé at supper time—be my little rosé, and love me all the time…♬
See!—this is what happens when a wine columnist stays out too long in the noonday sun; and I’m not even an Englishman. At least I’m enjoying a…well—you guessed it, a refreshing and tasty rosé wine.
We’ve written often...
A piece of the Mediterranean right in the middle of Palm Desert
By Morgan James
Immediately upon stepping inside the doors of Clementine I am brought back to the time I spent in Europe when I was 17. It offers unique Mediterranean ambiance right in the middle of Palm Desert. Incredible! I am greeted swiftly as we stroll through a whimsical...
By Robin E. Simmons
CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
Will we ever tire of the endless seemingly stream od big budget, superhero smack downs? Clearly they are the cinematic flavor of the day. I for one would love to see a big action movie in which no one wears a cape. Is that even a viable and profitable option for movie studios...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Maestra”
by L. S. Hilton
Fiction
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I think it’s fair to say that women must work twice as hard as men to achieve equal wealth and power. I’m not sure women can ever truly have the power men possess. But some women try and they’ll do whatever they can to get it. In L. S. Hilton’s Maestra (Penguin Random House,...
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