By Morgan James
The lights dim, the stage is set, audience hushed. An enigmatic, booming voice announces his love for the Coachella Valley and enthusiastically thanks all of the performers and fans who have come for the show. Over the last year I have watched Abel Lujan put together shows for local artists to perform on stage in a multitude...
By Patte Purcell
One question that I'm asked all the time is 'where can I find some good live jazz?’ Although there are several places, one of the best and growing venues are the Fisherman's Market & Grills. There are now 3 of them in the desert.
The original in Palm Springs is a cool outdoor place to sit and watch...
Come to Pappy and Harriet’s, Pioneer Town, Saturday, April 23rd. Doors Open: 7pm. Tickets: $15.
By Lisa Morgan
There are two schools of thought when it comes to Americana and country music icon, Jim Lauderdale. Some describe him as a founding father of Americana for his life's work in roots music spanning the spectrum between bluegrass, blues, country and rock. Others have...
By Eleni P. Austin
If you are passionate about Rock & Roll, chances are, you geek out on it as much Comic Book aficionados and Sports enthusiasts do. But unlike the Justice League or Fantasy Football, Rock fans don’t really have an outlet to create all-star band line-ups anywhere but their own heads.
Who hasn’t wondered what it would sound like...
By Rebecca Pikus
I have always been fascinated by Holograms -- as I'm sure many people are -- they combine art & physics with brilliant precision! So what exactly is a Hologram? Here's the artist expert's explanation: "Holography is an optical photographic phenomenon that occurs when coherent laser light waves interfere with laser light reflecting off of a 3-dimensional subject....
By Angela Romeo
There are few fundraisers that can bring a crowd to frenzy like the 99 BUCKS & UP! The Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council sponsors this yearly event. And every year the crowds line up several deep, behind the velvet rope, waiting for the chance to purchase wonderful smaller works of original art.
99 BUCKS & UP will...
By Craig Michaels
Tucked away in an enclave off of Hovley Lane in Palm Desert, you will find one of the best kept secrets in the Valley. For over 20 years, “The Art Place,” has been trusted by designers and homeowners as the one-stop-shop for decor needs. The Art Place, now rebranded as the “Palm Desert Design District,” is a...
By Janet McAfee
You can help homeless dogs and cats by becoming part of the life-saving foster parent team at Loving All Animals in Palm Desert. The snowbird foster parents are leaving the Coachella Valley, but the animals in desperate need keep coming throughout the Spring and Summer seasons. Some are abandoned in homes when their humans move or pass...
By Rick Riozza
You know you’re dealing with wine royalty when one of the premier restaurants in our valley, Morgan’s in the Desert, at the La Quinta Resort & Club sets aside an entire evening for an exclusive dining affair to celebrate a winemaker’s career and a wine watershed moment.
The winemaker: the Esteemed Master, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich. The event: Celebrating...
SMOKETREE BBQ ANNOUNCES PALM DESERT LOCATION AND OPENS WITH WEEKLY HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
Wine, Beer, & Food Specials available at Both Palm Springs & Palm Desert Locations
Funkey Industries of Palm Springs, the team that’s created local favorite hotspots Giuseppes, Smoke Tree BBQ and BAR is pleased to announce their second Smoke Tree BBQ location in Palm Desert.
Located on Highway 111...
By Robin E. Simmons
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Writer Director Jeff Nichols (“Mud” and “Take Shelter”) loves a strong story with some theological elements and complicated interpersonal drama. His latest stars Michael Shannon is the dad, Joel Edgerton is dad’s helpful childhood friend, and Kirsten Dunst is the loving and concerned mom in the sometimes confusing but always engaging drama about a...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Call Me Anna”
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“Brilliant Madness: Living with Manic Depressive Illness”
by Patty Duke
Non-fiction
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Actress Patty Duke died last month on March 29 at the age 69. Since her death, I have been surprised how often Duke has came up in conversation. Not just about her acting career, but as a mental health advocate. Duke wrote two books: Call Me Anna...
By Dee Jay Cox
The word theater comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation. – Stella Adler
And no greater example of finding truth about life and the social situation can be found than in Desert TheatreWorks current production of Jon Robin Baitz’s...
By Haddon Libby
Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren released a report showing how law enforcement is rigged such that white collar crime by large corporations seldom leads to even an admission of guilt. Warren states that this “failure to prosecute big, visible crimes has a corrosive effect on the fabric of democracy and our shared belief that we are all...
By Dale Gribow
A few weeks ago I wrote an article on the meaning of criminal terms. Steve from La Quinta wrote "most of us do not get arrested but almost all of us deal with civil issue." These can be issues regarding: contracts, credit card disputes, leases, a suit by a car dealership, business, neighbors slip and fall on...
We’ve all encountered them at one time or another, and never a pleasant experience “snakes!” (And I’m not referring to some of those ‘special’ people in your life or at work). “Snake season usually picks up steam between April and May, says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”
Practice these precautions: Yard debris, wood piles, gaps under homes, wooden decks and cement...
Heavenly Horse Haven and Miracle Horse Ranch Support ASPCA National Celebration and host Local Help A Horse Day on April 23 in Anza
By Michelle McLaughlin
Heavenly Horse Haven (HHH) and Miracle Ranch will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) national Help A Horse Day on April 23 from 11:30 – 4 pm...
By Flint Wheeler
Well, at least he’s interesting now. Jordan Speith, a soft spoken white, tall, thin, lanky country club kid with almost zero personality was about to officially put the PGA audience to sleep until the awesome happened. A quintuple bogey (I had to look it up also) on the par 3, 12th hole woke the golf industry up. He...
Often Misdiagnosed as numerous other ailments
By Chris Clemens
Dr. Leonard Feld, an Accredited Dentist with American Board Certification in both Craniofacial Pain and Implantology, is offering a complimentary seminar intended to help people identify if they have tempomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition often misdiagnosed, and therefore, improperly treated. The seminar will take place on Friday, April 15 at 10 a.m.,...
Dear Jenny,
I have heard from a few different people that water is very good in Feng Shui. Does it matter where I put the water and if it’s running or not?
Water is one of the five elements of Feng Shui. So it is a very important part of our lives and how we live. The correct Feng Shui flow...
Week of April 14
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "When I discover who I am, I'll be free," said novelist Ralph Ellison. Would you consider making that a paramount theme in the coming weeks? Will you keep it in the forefront of your mind, and be vigilant for juicy clues that might show up in the experiences...
By Bronwyn Ison
Confidence may be challenging to maintain if you are comparing yourself to others. Reality check; regardless of how smart you are, good you look, talented as you are, big your house or fancy your car, there will always be someone that surmounts your status. Why do we feel this constant need to compete or keep up with...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
There is a new and very exciting product available to treat the fullness under your chin. It’s called Kybella® and it’s not surgery! It’s a medicine injected into the fat that sits under your chin (sub-mental fat) and actually dissolves it…. Permanently!
The youthful face has a distinctly defined jawline and a sharp angle from the chin...
By Sunny Simon
Of course I know what a Bar Mitzvah is, but this week when a friend of mine told me a story of kindness and compassion I learned another meaning of a “mitzvah”. Kippy, who lived in Israel for years prior to returning to the United States, spoke about a particular Friday when her city was preparing for...
Coming to the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel August 26-28, 2016
By Jennifer Wallis
Get ready to suit up! World famous PALM SPRINGS is jumping into the comic book festival game with it's very first COMIC CON, coming to the Palm Springs Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel, August 26th - August 28th. COMIC CON Palm Springs kicks off with...
The City of La Quinta will celebrate it’s 34 Birthday with a party and city picnic on Saturday, April 30th from 9am to 1pm.
This will be a free event and open to the public. The picnic and birthday party will take place at Civic Center Campus and feature non-stop entertainment, great music, a rock climbing wall, activities for children,...
10 Full Days of Programming April 14 - 25
Programming Highlights Include: David Lynch Foundation Transcendental Meditation Introduction, Moog System 55, Poolside Cameos by The Do-Over, Know Wave: Don't Cry, Don't Beg, How Many Virgins? and Burger Records.
For several years during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Desert Gold has graced us with its warm, vibrant spirit at our...
By Dee Jay Cox
Nelson Mandela said, “There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
And it is in the pursuit of passion and the refusal to settle for less, that filmmaker Jennifer Abod has created the documentary, “The Passionate Pursuit of Angela...
Acclaimed musical comedy runs one weekend only – April 8, 9, 10
By Cara Van Dijk
The angelic voices of ALTAR BOYZ take to the Palm Canyon Theatre stage for one weekend only, April 8-10. The musical comedy follows the fate and faith of five small-town boys as they rise from bingo hall fame to a national “Raise the Praise” tour.
The...
Wednesday, May 11, 7 to 8 p.m. Rancho Mirage Library
By Pam Bieri
Five Steinway Society Piano Awards Festival winners each in the Junior and Senior Divisions will perform in the annual Festival Winners Concert on Wednesday, May 11, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Rancho Mirage Library, 71100 Highway 111.
The concert is free and open to the public.
The Steinway Society...
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino knows how to rock, and two of the biggest names in music, Vince Neil and Queensrÿche, are joining forces for one unforgettable night of heavy metal at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs on Saturday, June 11th.
International superstar, accomplished businessman and philanthropist Vince Neil of the legendary band Mötley Crüe came to exemplify all...
Desert Roots Music is adding another option to the already rising star of live performances in the Coachella Valley with a series of house concerts. We will be presenting intimate performances to offer a more personal entertainment experience. Rather than a show, Desert Roots Music seeks to provide a celebration of friends and song.
Beginning on Saturday, May 7, 2016,...
A Young Band With An Old Soul
By Esther Sanchez
A few weeks back I was at our beloved, Schmidy’s Tavern checking out my boys from Right On, Right On when I was lucky enough to catch a group I had yet to experience. It was already close to midnight when the last band of the night was setting up to...
By Craig Michaels
We are a generation ambitious for adventure and seeking new experiences. On April 9 — the weekend before Coachella Fest — experience what it means to be untamed.
The rock opera “Untamed” is coming to the Palm Desert Amphitheater at Civic Center Park. The event begins at 7 p.m., and admission is free.
More than a concert, “Untamed” is...
By Patte Purcell
The level of talent I am blessed to work with never ceases to amaze me. Terry Wollman sat in at our VIP Afterparty Jam at the Riviera Hotel in October. He's very impressive. Thanks to a referral from our keyboardist Greg Manning for the Celebrity Jazz Jam at Desert Willow, Terry is going to be playing at...
By Morgan James
Performance artist, Razor J, wows with impressive musical talents that span several instruments and genres of music. I first met musician, Juan Espino aka Razor J, almost 2 years ago when he played for an excited crowd at the CV Open Mic Competition. Since then, I have watched him continue to gain a fan base playing shows...
Remaining, Coveted Spot Goes To Monreaux
By Esther Sanchez
It was a nail-biting battle last Sunday night at the Hood Bar in Palm Desert. For the past several months, bands have assembled and thrown their hearts on the stage for all to see and hear in order to win the chance to perform for the number one spot at the upcoming...
By Eleni P. Austin
Loretta Lynn has been making music for more than half a century. She’s a rule-breaker, a trailblazing feminist in a spangly ball gown, but first and foremost (and most famously), she’s a coal miner’s daughter.
Of course, she charts her beginnings in her best known song of the same name. Loretta Webb was born during the Great...
By Rebecca Pikus
The largest, most impressive Museum-quality exhibit ever in greater Palm Springs -- representing over 75 national & international artists -- has been assembled all under one gallery roof here in Cathedral City! "Visually Speaking - Color & Light" has been curated by award-winning artist Joe Novak.
Joe pulled together very divergent art and artists -- painters, sculptors, creators...
By Rick Riozza
Welcome back my friends to the largest Food & Wine event of the year!
Things are a-poppin this April in abundance in the Coachella Valley. How fortunate are we to showcase every bit of impressive culture from fashion to music and the culinary arts. And now for the 6th year, our valley venue is pleased to stage the...
By Raymond Bill
I’m always excited to learn of a new restaurant opening in town because while I love the few places I frequent regularly, I enjoy the opportunity to order from a new menu and hopefully find a new favorite place to dine. However, new restaurants often have hiccups that can make for a bad first impression. This was...
Dead or Alive in Palm Springs is that groovy place you’ve been looking for to cool down after a long day in the office or during a visit. Its try-it-or-miss-it menu is ever evolving for wine and beer with a new menu for April.
Only open since the beginning of 2016, on March 30, Thrillist's named Dead or Alive one...
By Robin E. Simmons
We all project an identity whether we wear a name tag or not. Sally Field’s Doris Miller projects a dowdy 60-something sweet eccentric with a slightly clownish wardrobe. Doris has a mundane office job and almost no life beyond the office walls. She still lives in the clutter-filled Staten Island house she grew up in, which...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Palm Springs True Crime”
by Eric Meeks
Non-fiction
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No matter where you reside in the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs has an undeniable allure with its rich history and Hollywood glamour. The city has served as an anchor lending its good reputation and influence across the valley to other desert communities.
In Eric Meeks’ Palm Springs True Crime (Horatio Limburger Oglethorpe, 346...
By Janet Newcomb
Something very interesting happens to us at a certain age. As adolescents we were chomping at the bit to be adults, and adulthood was pretty exciting for a while – until we slowly evolved from offspring to parent to caregiver. As a bereavement care specialist, Dr. Virginia Simpson has devoted her career to counseling individuals and families...
By Haddon Libby
Will Rogers once said that income tax “has made more liars out of the American people than golf."
All but 10 million tax filers will have their returns done and filed by the 15th. For those of us running late, the IRS gives a six month extension with the filing of a 4868 form. Just make sure that...
By Dale Gribow
Accident victims clearly deserves to be fairly compensated for their pain and suffering. Unfortunately an accident does not mean you will receive a fair settlement offer from the insurance company...you won't. You didn't win the lottery because you were rear ended and most clients do not understand why their case is not as valuable as their neighbors.
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It’s in your personal life, it’s in your professional life. Often, one accelerates the other. Driving to and from work, it’s there. We’re surrounded by it - “Stress.” Like water, stress seems to seep into every level of our life. “What makes it worse, it’s very unhealthy says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It can be downright deadly if not addressed...
By Flint Wheeler
North Carolina rallied from a 10-point deficit against Villanova with 5 ½ minutes remaining on Monday night in the national championship game. The Tar Heels tied it at 74 with 4.7 seconds remaining on a 3-pointer from Marcus Paige, whose shot – an off-balance, double-clutching attempt – instantly qualified as one of the most dramatic moments in...
City will contribute to mentoring of young men, youth programs
By Michael Felci
The City of Indio recently announced a civic and corporate partnership with the SoCal Coyotes, a professional football team and non-profit leadership organization for local men ages 18-30. The team, which plays its games at Shadow Hills High School in north Indio, was recently named America’s No. 1...
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