Free Friday Concerts Begin Friday, March 18
Live at the Rock is back at Tortoise Rock Casino! The FREE Friday Concert Series kicks off Friday, March 18 and continues through October. Concerts will be performed on the outdoor stage at Tortoise Rock Casino and will feature exciting tribute bands and artists. All concerts are free, and take place on Friday...
By Patte Purcell
The desert is considered a primary home for the classic standards jazz from the Rat Pack to swing. I was brought up on big band and jazz as my mom was a huge fan and used to take the train to Chicago on the weekends. I've never lost my love for it.
The Celebrity Jazz Jam Standards Night...
Performing Unreleased New Music, Saturday, March 19th
By Lisa Morgan
It was early 2000 when University of North Texas students Mike Eli (vocals, guitar) and James Young (guitar) laid the foundation of what was to become the Eli Young Band in their freshman dorm room. Joined by bass man, Jon Jones, and drummer, Chris Thompson, the four piece released their self titled...
By Eleni P. Austin
James Hunter is an old soul. Born in 1962, in Colchester, Essex England, he was part of the generation that experienced Glitter/Glam Rock and Punk first hand. But Hunter wasn’t interested in musical trends or fads.
As a boy, his grandmother gave him a collection of vintage 78s, and that music was a revelation. While his contemporaries...
By Rebecca Pikus
For those of us who are out and about town, whether it's Gallery Openings, Fundraisers, or a myriad of other cultural events, Artist William Dey is there to lend style and class. His persona matches his fabulous photography, which conveys the chic and elegant sensibilities that Dey possesses.
William Dey began his career as a fashion stylist in...
By Angela Romeo
You are born and raised in New Zealand. You come to California in 1999 and fall in love with Southern California, vintage pin ups, cars, tiki, fashion, and Americana. What’s a guy to do? Develop a style that combines a love of those things. Oh, and marry a woman with boundless energy who loves to dance.
'CraigR' creates...
By Janet McAfee
Service dogs are the eyes for those who cannot see, the leaders for people unable to walk, and the healers for those suffering from emotional illnesses. For some service dogs, it all began behind bars....
Before Puppies Behind Bars began, an inmate named Tom spent most days watching television and pumping iron. Tom spent over thirty years in...
By Rick Riozza
Extra! Extra!—read all about it! The latest and greatest wine news in Palm Springs this season is the new and distinct wine list created by the owners of the wildly popular TRIO Restaurant.
TRIO already provides a wonderfully varied wine and inventive cocktail menu at the bar and dining room that lists well over 50 wines, by the...
By Robin Simmons
I love writing about movies for the CVW, and I love living here in what is arguably a hotbed of serious movie-buffs. No matter where I find myself, I always enjoy starting conversations with strangers by asking, “seen any good movies?”
This community is rife with A-list actors and filmmakers. It’s one of my greatest pleasures to have...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Last Words”
by Michael Koryta
Fiction
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I have never known, whether hobbyist or professional, a caver. To me, spelunkers seem to be a rare and bizarre bunch. It would be fascinating to know such a person to understand the draw to the deep, claustrophobic, rocky underworld. In Michael Koryta’s Last Words (Little, Brown and Company, 448 pages) supercaves and criminals...
By Haddon Libby
For those of you with investments in stocks and bonds, do you know how your portfolio is performing? If you are like most people, the answer is ‘no’. For those of you who think you know how your investments are performing, think again.
For regular readers of this column, you know that I rarely mention what I do...
By Dale Gribow
WE ALL READ THE PAPERS AND WATCH THE NEWS AND HEAR CRIMINAL LEGAL TERMS THAT WE DO NOT TRULY UNDERSTAND............READ THIS AND THEN YOU WILL:
Impeachment: The process of calling a witness's testimony into doubt.
In camera: In a judge's chambers outside the presence of a jury and the public.
Information: A formal accusation by a government attorney that the...
I don’t think I’ve sported a better tan during what has been predicted to be the wettest year in decades. I know I’ve been preaching El Nino Preparedness and catching grief about it. Please El Nino - raise your head and rain upon us… I can look foolish on my own!
The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting storms throughout the...
By Flint Wheeler
Moments after Nate Diaz choked out Conor McGregor and punched a big hole in the UFC's plans, Diaz took the microphone and triumphantly, profanely declared his victory was "no surprise!"
Maybe not to Diaz. The rest of the sport is still reeling from a revolutionary Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
The pandemonium caused by Miesha Tate...
RESIDENTS LACE UP TO KEEP FAMILIES CLOSE TO THEIR CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN
Join KESQ Morning News Anchor Bianca Rae for the Second Annual Fundraiser benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California
This March members from the Coachella Valley communities are lacing up to support the annual Walk for Kids, a non-competitive walk event that raises funds for Ronald McDonald House...
The Coachella Valley Autism Society of America (CVASA) will be hosting their second annual Autism Walk to raise funds and promote Autism awareness in the Coachella Valley. The second annual Autism Walk will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the athletics field at College of the Desert, 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm...
BENEFITING DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION
Register is now open for the 22nd Annual “A Round for Life” Golf Tournament benefiting Desert Cancer Foundation (DCF). The tournament is slated for Monday, April 25 at Avondale Golf Club in Palm Desert.
Registration is $250 per golfer and includes green and cart fees, as well as a continental breakfast and post tournament luncheon. The...
You may have seen them at large social events or in restaurants, night clubs or bars. People smoking what appears to be a cigarette or cigar but they are not. They are emitting vapors from electronic cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes or “E-cigarettes” look like cigarettes in size and shape. They aren’t flammable so you don’t smoke them, you “vape” them. ...
Week of March 10
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "He in his madness prays for storms, and dreams that storms will bring him peace," wrote Leo Tolstoy in his novella The Death of Ivan Ilych. The weird thing is, Aries, that this seemingly crazy strategy might actually work for you in the coming days. The storms you...
By Bronwyn Ison
How frequently have you ignored your gut feelings? Likely too many times and you’ve lost count. How many gut feelings resulted in an adverse outcome because you decided not to listen? I would venture you have learned a plethora of lessons all due to not paying attention to your inner voice. I’ve had my share of intuition...
By Sunny Simon
I hung up the phone wondering what I was going to do with all those Girl Scout Cookies. The early morning call boldly interrupted my sleep. Apparently my seven year old niece, Alina, who lives in Michigan, had no concept of time zones. With barely a hello she launched into how Cranberry Citrus Crisps will be my...
With ART as the main attraction, the 34th Annual La Quinta Arts Festival showcases the finest in contemporary artworks presented by 220 of the nation’s premier artists arriving from 35 states, Canada and Argentina to exhibit their original works in Ceramics, Drawing & Pastel, Fiber/Textile, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Wood. Folk artist Trés Taylor...
311 Amber Ale to Debut in California. Plus taste hundreds of varieties of craft beer and wine March 5th, 2016
Empire Music Ventures is pleased to announce the 5th Annual Rhythm, Wine and Brews Experience on Saturday, March 5th, 2016 at the Empire Polo Club. Taste delicious craft beer and elegant fine wine in one of the most beautiful venues in...
By Joni Wright
Insecure Alex is a completely original and funky five piece band out of Glendora, California scheduled to perform at this year’s Rhythm Wine and Brews Experience. The group consists of five talented artists and was forged in 2015. Insecure Alex features Mark Vasquez on vocals; Alex Endonino on guitar and vocals; Scott Holmes on bass; Francis Galluppi...
Highlighted by All-Day Champagne Easter Brunch, Traditional Egg Hunt and Face Painting
After completing a multi-million-dollar refurbishment, Miramonte Resort & Spa, A Destination Hotel, is ready to welcome Easter with lilies, decorated eggs, bunnies, bonnets and a Champagne Brunch. Executive Chef Carmen Rodriguez and his team have created an indulgent buffet menu filled with tempting breakfast and lunch fare for...
At Oscar’s Palm Springs March 12 @ 7pm.
Luna, along with Jennie McNulty, “one of the top ten lesbian comedians,” according to Curve Magazine, rising LA star Nick Stadler, Palm Springs comedian Teri Conley as well as host Max Mitchell (World Series of Comedy) promise an evening of packed with laughs.
A trail-blazing little person in the entertainment world, Selene Luna, at...
Register Now For The Living Desert’s Starry Safari Overnight Adventure
By Kristy Kneiding
Join The Living Desert for its annual Starry Safari Overnight Adventures, an unforgettable after-hours experience that includes spending the night at the zoo.
Starry Safari kicks off Friday, March 11, and will be offered on select Friday and Saturday nights in March, April and May. Starry Safari is for...
June 10-12 and August 12-14. Three Poolside Stages At The Saguaro and Riviera Resort & Spa. Opening Night & After Hours Returns to the Palm Springs Air Museum
Splash House heads back to the desert for this summer for its fourth year in Palm Springs, June 10-12 and August 12-14. The festival returns to the colorful crowd favorite of the Saguaro...
Event to Include Screening, Q&A and Reception with Special Guests at Camelot Theatres March 19th
The World Premiere of DESERT AGE: A Rock and Roll Scene History has sold out within days of announcing tickets via social media. The premiere will take place at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs on March 19th at 6:30pm.
Presented by Backwoods Ltd., “DESERT AGE” is...
By Esther Sanchez
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of decades, you know good and well that our lovely desert is a virtual petri dish of musical talent, creativity & innovation that began with the raw, gritty, somewhat trippy & now world renowned sounds of desert/stoner rock. In recent years, the anointing of talents...
Coming to Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino, Indio CA March 26th - 8PM
By Lisa Morgan
In a pop culture where scandal, controversy and shock value are a “trending” commodity, Olivia Newton-John is a breath of fresh, startlingly positive and ageless air. Her career has spanned more than five decades and is drenched in as much philanthropy as much as it...
SET TO THRILL AUDIENCES AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO ON APRIL 9th
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary and has triumphed in film, television...
By Patte Purcell
One of the favorite parts of my life is getting to hear some truly great artists and then getting to interview them (thanks CV Weekly). I had the pleasure of seeing this stylish young man and amazing entertainer at the Spaghettini Namm Jam and then he came in to play at our VIP Afterparty and Jam at...
By Tracy Dietlin
Alternative folk/rock singer-songwriter Jasmine Rodgers is from London, with a Japanese poet mother, and a Middlesborough rock singer dad, who just happens to be Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Free, The Firm.) Her first foray into music was as front woman for the British, indie rock band Boa, which also included her older brother, Steven. The band formed...
By Eleni P. Austin
Zach Huskey has been making music for nearly 35 years. Mild-mannered librarian by day, and hirsute Rock God by night, he is a Capricorn whose interests include; bears, facial hair and bear tattoos.
He is also an original progenitor of the Desert Rock scene. Sure, other bands have achieved more notoriety, a certain popular front-man has even...
By Angela Romeo
For some Socrates is a classical Greek philosopher who left us the Socratic method of learning. To others Socrates is a vivacious artist who calls the Coachella Valley home.
Socrates, the Painter, was born in Saumur, France, in the beautiful Loire Valley, birthplace of the Kings. She is descended from a long lineage of painters and writers. “I...
Revered artist brings her provocative paintings of the hidden self and unseen moments to the desert
By Mona DeCrinis
When the window of second chances opened for Provincetown, Mass. artist Johniene Papandreas, she knew she had to create, but what?
For years, the talented scenic designer had worked corporate events and as a set painter for New York theatrical productions, securing a...
By Rebeca Pikus
Rebecca Fine Art Gallery is fortunate to partner with Alessandro Drago Productions, who brings to the "Italian Feast" table 3 Italian artists – Mauro Rosso, Federico Janni, and Paride Mirabilio along with their amazing art.
Mauro Rosso is a cutting-edge artist who makes his home in Alba, Italy. His current series "Batman - The Hero Collection" - are...
By Janet McAfee
A barking dog can be a good thing if he saves your life from a fire or protects your family from a burglary attempt. Dogs will bark as a warning to protect their property. However, a dog with uncontrolled barking may become a "nuisance" threatening your peaceful relationship with the neighbors. You may also want to control...
By Rick Riozza
Just fresh off the Oscars, I bet many of you cinema lovers remember the fun film, “What Women Want” starring the young and less-troubled Mel Gibson who played a bachelor father, who after being mildly electrocuted in the bathroom, woke-up to what can only occur in the movies: the ability to listen in on women’s thoughts as...
WITH 40% OFF ALL PIZZAS ON MARCH 7
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Stuft Pizza will offer 40 percent off all pizzas on Monday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., including dine-in and take-out orders at its Palm Desert and La Quinta locations.
The first Stuft Pizza was opened by Pat and Jack Bertram in March 1976 in...
By Haddon Libby
To help our most favorite of snowbirds from the north to a little bit more at home, let’s take a look at news from Canadia this week.
On February 27th, Canada welcomed their 25,000th refugee from Syria since November. Half of these people will have all living costs covered by the government for the first year while the...
By Dale Gribow
WE ALL READ THE PAPERS AND WATCH THE NEWS AND HEAR CRIMINAL LEGAL TERMS THAT WE DO NOT TRULY UNDERSTAND............READ THIS AND THEN YOU WILL:
Acquittal: A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction.
Admissible: A term used to describe evidence that...
Did you know that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults from ages 1 to 44 reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
Brain injuries are most often caused by motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, simple falls on the playground, at work or in the home. Fire/EMS Personnel respond to these injuries daily....
New Fitness Center serving North Shore is Complete
The design and installation of a new fitness center housed within the North Shore Beach and Yacht Club has been completed, and the public is invited to come see it during a grand opening next month. Desert Recreation District (DRD) enhanced the Club with a fitness center after talking with the community...
The Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the “ChariTEE Classic” fundraiser on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the renowned Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA.
“A variety of golf enthusiasts will participate in this 9-hole tournament fundraising event that will assist organizations and youth leadership programs here in the greater Coachella Valley,” said chamber...
What is a true description of Tennis Paradise?
Start with the best players in the world. Add in a venue that is arguably one of the best in the world of sports. Mix in amenities like lots of seating around the practice courts, fine dining restaurants, numerous special events and sponsor activations, and much more. And then set all of...
By Flint Wheeler
On February 4, 2015, the Syracuse Orange basketball program self-imposed a postseason ban as the NCAA came breathing down their necks. The Orangemen were in the midst of a difficult season to begin with, but the ban was seen by some as a cowardly move and a disservice to the players -- especially seniors like Rakeem Christmas....
Hi Jenny,
I have a girlfriend who I have been dating, exclusively, for 2 months. The only thing is, she has another boyfriend! He is a seaman and has been out on a boat for the entire time we have been together. She speaks with him and they email each other, but she won’t see him for another month. She...
Week of March 3
© Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Actress Blythe Baird writes about the problem that arises when her dog sees her eating a peanut butter and chocolate chip bagel. Her beloved pet begs for a piece and becomes miserable when it's not forthcoming. Baird is merely demonstrating her love, of course, because she knows that...
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