BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Today, I want to share my personal story about how I decided to develop a custom women's sports corset. I had no idea I had underlying spine issues until I reached the age of 30. I developed severe chronic lower back pain after moving to the USA and starting my fitness journey. Naturally, I went to...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
February is when we celebrate our love for family and friends. So, on Valentine’s Day, I suggest you not only honor your loved one but honor your heart’s life. Hopefully, this article will entice you to make healthy changes that will lead to a healthy lifestyle. A search on PubMed.ncbi.nim.nih.gov.com for any relationship between cannabis and...
By Crystal Harrell
Celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of the state of Jalisco, Mexico at the 8th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival on February 2 through 4 in downtown Cathedral City, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos. The weekend of fun includes a family-friendly carnival, artisan craft vendor market, tequila tasting competition, and daily entertainment.
Now in its eighth year, Taste of Jalisco...
Now in its fourth year, the Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival – aka “A Passion 4 Pinot” – will take place this coming Saturday, February 3. A Passion 4 Pinot is the largest Pinot Noir tasting event in Southern California, drawing attendees from all over the United States.
The event takes place at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and...
Featuring soprano Oriana Falla and tenor Xavier Prado
7pm at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory
Free community performance
On Wednesday, February 21 (7:00 PM) the Palm Springs Opera Guild will present ¡Viva Zarzuela!, an hour-long program highlighting the lush, romantic music from some of the world’s most popular zarzuelas. This much beloved art form originated in Spain and quickly spread throughout...
Multi-Grammy Award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Emmy-nominated performer Michael Bolton is bringing his Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites to the stage at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $59 and are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
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By Eleni P. Austin
Son Of the Velvet Rat is throwing a party and you’re invited. The High Desert denizens are playing a show at Spaghetti Western on Saturday, February 3rd, celebrating the upcoming release of their new album, Ghost Ranch. The band, which centers around the duo of Georg Altziebler and Heike Binder first formed in Austria at the...
BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN
PHOTOS BY MARK CIESLIKOWSKI
Olive Crest Desert Communities has announced the Grand Opening of its highly-anticipated new Children’s and Family Resource Center, which took place on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the new campus located at 39820 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert. This was the culmination of a long-awaited and much-needed Olive Crest...
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So, the earth is flat? It’s a subject that has been debated for centuries. Although lately, sizeable numbers of folks are starting to believe that the earth is not a globe, and that we are not living within an endless universe filled with other planets and solar systems. Here’s the part in the article...
Common Issues and Possible Solutions
By Dennis Shelly
Video chat services have become a huge part of our lives. Video conferencing (VC) offers numerous benefits, such as quicker decisions, collaborative work, and working remotely more effectively. However, it can be frustrating when video calls freeze, causing technical issues and communication barriers. There are several reasons why your video calls may freeze,...
By Crystal Harrell
Having recently commemorated a 14-year milestone with a full interior renovation, alongside a menu designed to energize a new culinary adventure, TRIO on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs is a culinary powerhouse of flavor and downtown fun.
When Tony Marchese opened TRIO in 2009, Palm Springs held a reputation as a seasonal vacationer’s paradise for sun...
Argylle (2h 15m – Rated PG-13) Action, Thriller
Starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the...
By Rick Riozza
We already know that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But here’s an update: the publication Her Campus from the University of Connecticut, recently wrote, “Ten Reasons Why Wine Is A Girl’s Best Friend.
And the publication’s arguments seem to fall well in the diamonds/wine comparisons:
a) “Wine is always there for you”—diamonds too (yes—we’ve heard diamonds are...
By Janet McAfee
Valerie Masi, owner and operator of Best Paw Forward, is one of the most outstanding dog trainers in Southern California. She can handle any size dog with any issue, but her passion is helping dogs who have suffered mistreatment. In addition to certification from the program at National K-9 School of Dog training, Valerie earned a degree...
By Haddon Libby
People eat the strangest things.
Anyone who has been to the South has heard of, if not tried, fried green tomatoes. In South Korea, people have taken to eating fried green toothpicks! The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety states that they have not tested toothpicks as a food and advise citizens to reconsider the snack.
This Tik-Tok-like trend...
Did you know there was a new J Walking Law in 2023? Yes, now under certain circumstances, Jaywalking is legal not only in the Coachella Valley, but throughout California, because they relaxed Jaywalking laws. Under the new “Freedom to Walk Act”, pedestrians will no longer be ticketed for jaywalking… unless they are crossing in a dangerous manner. This means that pedestrians will...
By Stanley Popovich
I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety.
Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run.
Getting help for your...
By Aimee Mosco
It is common knowledge that the most effective way to create an outcome on purpose is to begin with a goal. Your goal charts a course for your creation and keeps you focused so you stay aligned with your intended outcome. Goals serve as motivators too, because they remind you of the rewards to be reaped should...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Happiness” is an amorphous term with a different meaning for everyone. What makes me feel happy may be unlike what works for you. Besides that, any kind of perfect happiness is impossible to achieve. However we define it, we are always a mix of being happy and unhappy. Nevertheless, I invite...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Today I want to talk about a topic that concerns a lot of fitness novices – how long should a single workout be if your goal is to become stronger?
The truth is, there's no one-size-fits-all answer, as several factors come into play. Let’s talk about them and how you can tailor your sessions to maximize strength...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Are you wanting to use cannabis/marijuana and are afraid to try? This article is a conversation on how to use cannabis for medical conditions. When you pick up your prescription from the drugstore do you read the insert? I do not because most often it does not pertain to my particular issue. Anyway, it is generally...
By Crystal Harrell
With a high-end dispensary that has reasonable prices and gives everybody the availability to experience a one-of-a-kind environment, the Row House in Palm Springs has over one thousand products that range from flowers, edibles, extracts, to vapes, pre-rolls, tinctures and topicals.
Originally opening back in 2022 before having a transition of management, the Row House has just reopened...
By Crystal Harrell
On Jan. 14, the Palm Springs International Film Festival screened “Flamin’ Hot” followed by a conversation with the director and cast. Award-winning Eva Longoria’s feature directorial debut follows the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who, as a Frito-Lay janitor, disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican-American heritage to turn Flamin’ Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop...
By Crystal Harrell
As the Palm Springs International Film Festival comes to a close, the documentary Common Ground from critically acclaimed, award-winning filmmakers Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell-Tickell received an audience award for Best Documentary Feature. The acclaimed documentary, narrated by Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Rosario Dawson, Ian Somerhalder, Woody Harrelson, and Donald Glover, investigates the power of “regenerative” farming systems—and...
By Craig Michaels
Now that we are back in season there is no shortage of events and mixers to socialize and connect with local business professionals. Make sure and put the first Wine & Design Mixer for 2024 on your calendar set for Wednesday January 31, starting at 5:30PM. The mixer takes place at the Palm Desert Design Center located...
By Eleni P. Austin
Although it’s been nearly eight years since Jasmine Rodgers released her stunning long-player, Blood Red Sun, she hasn’t been idle. Not only has she toured across Europe and the United Kingdom, sharing stages with luminaries like Scott Matthews, Chris Difford of Squeeze and her dad, she and her band mates (minus her brother Steve and keyboard...
By DeAnn Lubell
Photo credit for profile: Kathryn Berenbaum for AIN'T "U" GOT NO MANNERS cover: A Vegas Publisher (Deborah Bradseth, designer) KINGDOM OF TREASURES SEELIE ISLANDS: Asmaa Jamil and Kristin Johnson THE LAST MESSENGER: Dorrance Publishing Team
She is an accomplished prize-winning poet, screenwriter, novelist, fiction and non-fiction writer, blogger, ghost-writing/creative writing consultant, and editor. I don’t think there is...
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New Year, new resolutions. The Christmas and holiday season are now cascading in our
rear-view mirror. There is only one direction in which to speed toward, and I am not talking about a One Direction concert, even though they will probably get back together and end up performing at the Acrisure Arena at some time...
© Copyright 2024 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries author Dani Shapiro has published six novels, three bestselling memoirs, and a host of articles in major magazines. She co-founded a writer’s conference, teaches at top universities, and does a regular podcast. We can conclude she is successful. Here's her secret: She feels that summoning courage is more important than...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The best gift for your heart and your lover’s heart, mind and body this Valentine’s Day…
It’s always difficult to find that right Valentine’s Day gift. Chocolate and flowers are outdated. Look no further as this is the smoothest and healthiest gift to give this Valentine’s Day!
Did you know smooth jazz has certain health benefits? Along with it...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
The core musculature includes rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, erector spinae and pelvic floor muscles. It forms the central link between your upper and lower body and is responsible for maintaining the stability of the spine and pelvis. The core muscles are crucial for the transfer of energy from the larger to smaller body parts...
Thrilling Breakthroughs to Ethical Concerns
By Dennis Shelly
The future of the A.I. revolution is a topic that has been gaining interest in recent years. 2023 marked a turning point in public perception as artificial intelligence (A.I.) took center stage, captivating the imaginations and concerns of many. According to Goldman Sachs, 2024 is poised to witness the shift of generative A.I....
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
The cannabis plant was legal for 10,000 years until the US decided to make this plant a toxic substance. First, the timber industry competed against hemp for paper. Then in the early 20th century, the petroleum industry led the development of synthetic materials. The nail in the coffin for hemp came with the marijuana tax Act...
The Third Mind makes their high desert debut at Pappy & Harriet’s on Friday, February 1, 2024. The five-piece, which includes singer-songwriters Dave Alvin and Jesse Sykes, along with bassist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven, Eyelids) drummer Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson, John Cale) and multi-instrumentalist David Immergluck (Counting Crows, John Hiatt), recorded their self-titled debut in early 2020. They...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Xavier College Preparatory Hugh School has announced plans to host its 15th Annual Fairway to Heaven Golf Tournament at The Classic Club in Palm Desert on Friday, February 2, 2024. This highly anticipated Annual Golf Tournament serves as one of Xavier’s primary fundraisers for the Athletics Department.
This year’s theme, Clubs N’ Roses, will host a full field...
The Wizard of Oz 85th Anniversary (1h 50m – Rated G) Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan and Ray Bolger.
In this classic musical fantasy, Judy Garland stars as Dorothy Gale, a young Kansas farm girl who dreams of a land "somewhere over the rainbow." Dorothy's dream comes true when she, her dog Toto, and her family's house are...
By Rick Riozza
The news just continues to get better for us Pinot Noir lovers: the allure of Pinot has us really bad—and that’s really good!
The 4th Annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival – aka “Passion 4 Pinot” – will take place Friday, February 2, and Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa. Unfortunately,...
By Janet McAfee
My name is Barbie and I’ve heard people say I’m a gorgeous dog. I’m a brindle Siberian Husky mixed with some German Shepherd, 1-yr-old and 43-lbs. By the way, I am a neutered male! I think someone wanted me to have a famous name!
I used to live the good life with my human, my brother dog Frank,...
Top Spas in the United States
By Haddon Libby
Spas of America released its list of the top 100 spas in the United States. Palm Springs placed first on the list thanks to The Spa at Sec-he by the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cahuilla Indians. In addition to the legendary hot mineral spring spas, the spa uses heated beds of ground...
Hey SIRI, find me an Accident lawyer! Do you really think it’s that easy with Siri and Chat GPT? Lawyers advertise: Call Me if you have been in an accident, or …I will get you maximum recovery! Most will tell you the same thing…get medical treatment, take your car to a body shop, don’t talk or sign anything etc....
By Stan Popovich
Do you find yourself worrying about everything that is going on around you?
It can be very tiring and depressing to constantly worry about your family, your job, your health, and everything else that is happening. Having things out of your control is very scary.
As a result, here are 7 tips on how to overcome the cycle of...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Keto, Carnivore, Low-Carb ... what does it all mean? What is the Keto diet and what are ketones? What are macros? What is the difference between Keto and Low carb? It’s all so confusing, and there are so many conflicting and confusing messages online.
Honestly, you just want a diet you can stick to and lose weight. Have...
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Main Museum
Now-February 24
Meditations in Glass presents selections from the museum’s permanent collection, mixing pieces by well-known contemporary artists and designers, both those who work in glass occasionally and artists whose careers have focused on the medium.
Artists and designers included in the exhibition are Masahiro Asaka, Michael Aschenbrenner, Larry Bell, Lynda Benglis, Cini Boeri and...
BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN
Mama’s House Ministries has just announced TV Celebrity Host Emily Compagno will make a Special Guest Appearance at the upcoming Mama’s House 11th Annual HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Emily Compagno is currently Co-host of FOX News Channel’s highly acclaimed “Outnumbered” show. Emily joined the...
“Wilkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome!” – “im cabaret, au cabaret, to cabaret!” Step inside and you’re there! You’re on a fast track to late 1920s early ’30s Berlin. We’ll spend much of the evening enjoying hedonistic debauchery in the infamous Kit Kat Klub where “everything is beautiful” - and the world around it is spinning out of control. We’re in for...
By Crystal Harrell
On Jan. 11, the world premiere of Miller’s Girl brought Coachella Valley native Jenna Ortega back to her desert roots, as she joined actor Martin Freeman, director Jade Halley Bartlett, and producer Mary-Margaret Kunze at the film’s first screening at Cathedral City’s Mary Pickford is D’Place, as part of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. A post-screening...
By DeAnn Lubell
Photos submitted by Chip Miller
This is part two of a two-part profile on the talented producer, actor, screenwriter, songwriter, and recording artist Chip Miller.
The California desert communities are populated with numerous individuals who excel as masters of their crafts whether as artists representing most mediums, novelists and journalists, directors and producers, actors, screenwriters, musicians, as well as...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Love disappearing from our world, fading fast love sending a message, sending an S.O.S., I only see the hatred, stirred up by the news, in all God’s churches, empty pews, love disappearing from our world fading fast, love sending a message sending out an S.O.S.” That’s The Alarm sending out a distress signal on “Love Disappearing,”...
When I called Bill Medley to interview him, he introduced himself to me. I told him there were no introductions needed, this is the fourth time I’ve interviewed him. “Oh God, I’m sorry. You poor thing,” he says in his unmistakable famous baritone voice, and chuckles.
Bill Medley has been performing as one half of the Righteous Brothers (with Bobby...
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You have heard it said perhaps: Sleep is vital to optimal health. However, we are aware that some people can function well on very little sleep. Yet, this is not common and is not advisable. You may be able to get away with little sleep for some time, or when you are young, but...
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