SET FOR NOVEMBER 14 AT INDIO GOLF COURSE
Free event to feature barbecue competitions, live music and craft breweries
As many as 50 of the best pit masters in the state will be competing for a prize pool of up to $10,000 at the inaugural Indio California State BBQ Championship and Festival on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. to 6...
Come out on Saturday, October 31st to help kick-off Art Under the Umbrella’s 11th year at the Old Town La Quinta venue, as 80 local and Southern California artists will assemble to showcase their newly created works in painting, glass, ceramic, jewelry, wood, sculpture, photography, fiber and mixed media. Set on eight select Saturdays from 10 am to 4...
By Heidi Simmons
There is only one mammal that can fly. The bat. It is an amazing creature that shares a genetic heritage with humans – live birth, hair, warm blood.
This time of year, the bat is a symbol for the scary things that happen after dark. They are often considered dangerous, mysterious and creepy. And there is some truth...
At Pappy & Scarriet’s, Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st, 9 p.m. $15 - All Ages
By Lisa Morgan
In September, Jesika von Rabbit, bassist Lee Joseph and von Rabbit’s dancers, “The Grundles” opened 12 sold out shows for Eagles of Death Metal’s “Zipper Down” tour in the mid-west, south and East Coast. The packed rooms all responded enthusiastically to von Rabbit’s set...
Race week of the 3rd Annual Run with Los Muertos has arrived, and Old Town Coachella is preparing itself to host hundreds of runners and thousands of visitors for this Friday nights festivities.
The annual 5k night run will start on 6th St. in front of the Chandi USA Stage and will once again follow a route through the Pueblo...
Presented by Family YMCA of the Desert
By Chris Clemens
The 28th Annual Family YMCA Hoedown at Sundown takes place at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage on Saturday, November 7. The event will feature entertainment, a hearty Western dinner, an extensive variety of extraordinary silent and live auction items, and raffle prizes. The event raises money to support...
CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER ON NOVEMBER 7
Event to feature local artists, live music, dinner, tequila tastings and more
The Coachella Valley History Museum will host the 3rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration & Fundraiser on Saturday, November 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring works by local artists, live music, a silent auction and authentic Day of the Dead altars....
Concert and Party at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa on October 31
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa presents Rick Braun and one of the hottest smooth jazz R&B bands, DW3, for a special Halloween celebration. In addition to the great outdoor concert there will be dancing, a costume contest and prizes.
Performing in numerous genres, from...
Week #10 of the CV Open Mic Competition Fall edition keeps rolling with only a few spots remaining in the semi-finals! Our musicians gave it their all by showcasing their best song for our excited audience. Special comedic performances got the crowd smiling and audience giveaways such as hats and t-shirts kept the crowd cheering for more. After the...
By Patte Purcell
Many of you are familiar with Ronnie King the Multi-Platinum, Diamond Certified (more than 10,000,000 units) Oscar and Grammy Nominated producer, composer, arranger, musician and philanthropist, who has collaborated with artists including Mariah Carey, Tupac and Snoop Dogg.
Were you aware that he got his roots in jazz? Ronnie King is a native of the desert. He was...
Uniting the Valley with Music and Public Transportation
By Esther Sanchez
On Sunday, Nov 1st, dozens of the valley’s best musical performers will be boarding Sunline buses and entertaining the riders from bus-stop to bus-stop, city to city across the valley. Created and produced by the non-profit group, The Coachella Valley Art Scene, the fundamental purpose of the 111 Music Festival...
By Lisa Morgan
For the second year in a row, the 111 Music Festival will once again transform SunLine Transit Agency’s Line 111 buses into a grooving, moving concert filled with the sounds of an eclectic mix of 28 musical performers from the Coachella Valley on November 1, 2015, from 3:00-7:00pm. “Highway 111 is the heart of the Valley, so our Line...
By Alex Updike
Fresh off of a successful 80's costume party, Bart Lounge is back at it again this week with two more must-attend events. The fun kicks off this Friday, October 30th with an eclectic mix of musical talent and is quickly followed the next night by Bart’s Halloween party featuring DJs Sugarfree and Rich Brandon. Both events are...
By Eleni P. Austin
Patty Griffin is going to break your heart. Not forever, not on purpose, just for the duration of her new album, Servant Of Love.
Patty Griffin was born and raised in Old Town, Maine in 1964. She is the youngest of seven siblings. Her father was a high school physics teacher, her mother was a homemaker. Her...
By Angela Valente Romeo
Peter Palladino is an elusive figure – gray hair flying, camera in hand. His eye, however, is sharp and clear. Pete studied photography at UCLA. His work has been exhibited globally. Peter’s home base is now the Agnes Pelton House in Cathedral City that he shares with his longtime partner, Simeon Den. On November 6th, Peter’s...
By Janet McAfee
Calling all animal lovers! Mark your calendars now for the 7th annual Super Pet Adoption Festival presented by Loving All Animals on the weekend of November 14th and 15th. This Wizard of Oz themed extravaganza is the most spectacular rescue pet adoption event in Southern California. It draws thousands of animal lovers seeking to adopt or just...
By Rick Riozza
Sì! Simply sitting outdoors last evening with friends at the new SO•PA restaurant while the lit moon kept its slow rise above the dreamy sea of clouds, casually swayed us into an inviting mood of love. We’re talking about the love of fine dining while comfortably ensconsed in a brilliant design setting that reeks of Palm Springs...
By Tracy Dietlin
While the Coachella Valley is home to many amazing restaurants, it would be difficult to match the outdoor beauty of Jackalope Ranch in Indio. There are waterfalls in the parking lot and on both sides of the entry walkway that greet you as you enter. Once inside, the restaurant has a rustic yet classy feel. It recently...
By Robin E. Simmons
Just in time for Halloween, Twilight Time Movies is releasing a batch of older horror and thrillers. None have been available on Blu-ray until now. Each title is a limited edition of only 3,000 units, so they sell-out quickly.
BLACK WIDOW (1987)
Nonconformist director Bob Rafelson gives us a classy, alluring tale of a cold-hearted seductress (Theresa Russell)...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Big Magic”
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Non Fiction
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Perhaps the one thing that truly sets human beings apart from animals is creativity. I’m often amazed at people’s artistic endeavors and how that art can be so meaningful, beautiful and inspirational. In Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Riverhead Press, 208 pages), Elizabeth Gilbert explores the mystery of the creative process and...
What is the first thing that you think of once the ghouls and goblins of Halloween retreat into the shadows for another year?
If it is whether Halloween (and for that matter Easter) are part of a nefarious plot by the American Dental Association to spread tooth decay and higher dental expenses, you need counseling. If you are a politician,...
By Dale Gribow
Our office focuses on representing clients for Accidents, DUI’s and suing Drunk Driving Drivers who injure our clients. This outline explains to our clients the different stages of a personal injury accident case.
It is important to note that a PI case could settle at any point and this outline is simply a brief plaintiff overview illustrating the...
Clear your front porch of unnecessary clutter. That garden hose could cause a fall and best belongs in the back yard. Lawn decorations are fine as long as they are well lit and away from the walkway where small children could bump and fall.
Are all your exterior light bulbs working? Check and replace any that need replacing.
Plan a route....
By Jenny Wallis
Hi, my name is Jenny Wallis and I have had my fair share of relationships, and through each one have learned more and more about myself. I have learned the sacrifices one must make to have a successful relationship, but have also learned the sacrifices that one shouldn’t make for a successful relationship.
I will guide you through...
By Dr.Peter Kadile
Dear Dr. K, my son has a rash on his arm and was told by the school nurse that it was ringworm. The nurse told him to just have us apply cream used for athlete’s foot. Why should we use cream meant for a person’s foot for a rash on his arm? - Lloyd, Indio
Lloyd, ringworm is a rash...
By Julie Buehler
I’ve been watching the NFL with an analytical eye for more than a decade now and I can’t remember a time in which there have been so many talented teams so woefully underperforming. And it’s because coaches aren’t given enough time to install a system, earn buy-in and change a franchise.
I don’t know much of what I...
By Flint Wheeler
If it seems like athletes today make more money, it's because they do. In 1961, Mickey Mantle became the highest paid player in baseball when he signed a $75,000 contract with the New York Yankees. Calculated to inflation, that would be about $600,000 today.
In 2015, the average Major League Baseball salary surpassed the $4 million mark. The...
Week of October 29
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): On a January morning in 1943, the town of Spearfish, South Dakota experienced very weird weather. At 7:30 a.m. the temperature was minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. In the next two minutes, due to an unusual type of wind sweeping down over nearby Lookout Mountain, thermometers shot up 49...
By Bronwyn Ison
Procrastination by definition is the act or habit of circumventing or delaying. Especially something requiring immediate attention. Successful people do not put off what can be done today for tomorrow. Each and every one of us has delayed a task. We seem to forget inevitably we will need to perform. Research tells us, twenty percent of people...
By Sunny Simon
As we get ready to push back the clocks, I am reminded of my mother. She had a thing about time. It was never her enemy. She refused to let me get away with making excuses about the lack of hours in a day. In our house, it was unacceptable to forego an accomplishment because you didn’t...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
It’s that special creepy time of year when thoughts of witches, vampires and ghosts fill the imagination and ghouls come out to play. And if you live in the Coachella Valley, it’s also when the most anticipated party of the year takes place, BB Ingle’s Annual Halloween Bash!
BB’s parties are legendary, and have been entertaining desert...
By Heidi Simmons
The Consolidated General Election is Tuesday, November 3rd. For two of the nine desert cities, that means the possibility of new leadership and fresh ideas. Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs will be voting for Mayor and City Council.
Eight candidates are running for Palm Springs Mayor, six for City Council. In Desert Hot Springs, two are running...
By Heidi Simmons
Tucked back in a canyon, several miles off the windmilled pass of the I-10 corridor, is the Wildlands Conservancy’s Whitewater Preserve.
This 2,800 plus acres between the San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mountains has been completely restored where once existed an old trout farm. Now with well-kept ponds and amenities like covered picnic benches, brick pathways and modern...
Presented by Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce
Sunday, October 25, 2014 1:00 p.m. on El Paseo in Palm Desert
The Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade, the largest parade of its kind in the world, is also the longest running in the desert. Celebrating 51 years this October 25th, the Parade is much more than a fun, colorful and festive event....
By Devon Morris (Devon On Film)
International award winning movie director Stephen Savage was all set to shoot his sixth feature film, an epic modern western entitled "The Wind Of Heaven", in Montana in early 2016, when he was called to a meeting of the newly established Riverside County Film Office to find out what it would take to convince...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2015
SoundRite Events LLC has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley and the VH1 Save the Music Foundation, to host the first “Coachella Valley Music Industry Summit”, to be held at Palm Springs Convention Center. The events will feature one full day of music industry seminars, keynote presentations and panel discussions with...
Week #9 of the CV Open Mic Competition Fall edition brought out an enthusiastic audience! Friends and fans of our performers showed their support and cheered on the musicians. 2 comedic performances kept everyone laughing and exciting audience giveaways from the Mary Pickford Theatre had the crowd whooping for more. DJ Alex Updike rocked us out in between performances....
By Esther Sanchez
I didn’t spend much time speaking with musician and desert music scene veteran, Mark Gregg, before I realized that he has a lot more going for him besides what he can do with a guitar. Trust me on this one, people…...he definitely knows what he is doing with a guitar. In addition to sharing stages with some...
By Alex Updike
One of the newest, and trendiest, places in the Coachella Valley is Bart Lounge in Cathedral City. Located just above Upper Crust Pizza, if the delicious smell of a large pepperoni with extra cheese is not enough to draw you in, some of the most fun, and original, events found in the Valley certainly will. From scary...
By Patte Purcell
It's always interesting to me to interview some of our local talent. You just don't know what you've got sometimes.
There is a gentleman that has played in the desert for many years. His name is John Carey and his first gig was with the Chi Lites.
As a child, his mom was a singer and that is who...
A Rock Star with Desert Roots
By Esther Sanchez
Twenty years ago, Indio High School alumni Mikey Doling and his buddy, the late, great, Lynn Strait were 20-somethings crashing in a squatter house in Santa Barbara when they formed a metal/punk/hardcore band that would almost immediately take the LA club scene by storm. Within a couple of years, Snot was signed...
By Lisa Morgan
THURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND @ Schmidy's Tavern, Palm Desert - Snotfest
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD @ The Red Barn, Palm Desert, with Dirty X's
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH @ Loaded, Hollywood
It had been a long day already, but energy had to mustered up to be there for the birthday event of friend and soul brother, Phil Lacombe, CV Weekly's "Number Two", second...
By Eleni P. Austin
The Lonely Wild burst on the scene just two years ago, with their magnificent full-length debut, The Sun As It Comes. Critically lauded, it was one of the best albums of 2013, a wild and wooly ride that defied classification.
The band was the brain child of Andrew Carroll, (vocals, guitar, bass and percussion) and Ryan Ross,...
By Angela Valente Romeo
Christian Hohmann was born into the art world.
Hohmann® Fine Art is the second generation of a family owned business. Galerie Hohmann was established in 1976 in Germany. In 2009, Hohmann® Fine Art opened in Palm Desert California, showcasing the work of contemporary artists who are selected, not only for the depth of their work but also...
By Janet McAfee
Twix is a special dog to San Bernardino resident John Silva, a loving canine companion who helps him stay calm and in control of his emotions. An Army combat Veteran, Silva completed two deployments, one to Iraq and a second in Afghanistan and was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After six years in the military, he...
By Rick Riozza
Let’s put an end to all these “Sammy” sightings we keep hearing about. One of our valley’s venerable restaurateurs, professionally and affectionately known as Sammy G, is back living a dream: “It’s been my dream of a lifetime to enjoy the most intimate of dining—it’s what I do, it’s my place.” Indeed, it is. His new restaurant...
OMNI RANCHO LAS PALMAS RESORT & SPA LAUNCHES "TASTE OF RANCHO" POP-UP DINNER SERIES
Good food and fun served with clever twists in private locations, and the only way to find out where is to be there.
Special experience dinners will be served up in style with "Taste of Rancho," a new pop-up dinner series from Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort &...
By Robin E. Simmons
FREEHELD
The true love story of Laurel Hester (Julianne Moore) and Stacie Andree (Ellen Page) and their fight for justice is a compelling tale about bigotry, equality and the entrenched “traditions” that protect some and dismiss others. It’s also a movie about right and wrong -- and, in my opinion, good and evil. Laurel is a decorated...
By Heidi Simmons
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“Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights”
by Salman Rushdie
Fiction
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This world seems to be on the brink of chaos. Perhaps for all generations it appears that way. As human beings, how have we come to be so intense, so religious, so hostile? Is there a way to understand the mystery of the universe and our human behavior? In...
By Haddon Libby
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend nearly $8 billion on Halloween this year which or nearly $93 per person, up 12% from last year. When you consider that one-third of the population will not spend anything on the holiday, this equates to $139 per participant.
Halloween represents ‘only’ 3% of the money that Americans spend...
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