Maestro (2h 9m – Rated R) Biography, Drama, Music
Starring Carey Mulligan and Bradley Cooper.
Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.
The Boy and the Heron (2h 5m – Rated PG-13) Adventure, Animation, Family
Starring Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson...
By Rick Riozza
One of the nicer things I hear from the loyal readers of this column is that we do indeed cover a slew of Italian wines that are rarely reviewed in other publications. And we can’t fault most California wine columnists—for certain, they have a slew of California wine to write about. There’s so much out there that...
By Janet McAfee
Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve arrive in quick succession. Christmas trees are going up, parties are planned, and holiday lights brighten our desert. Fido and Fluffy are often included in our plans, and they may linger beneath the table with a pleading look hoping for a holiday treat.
However, this time of year also sees a dramatic...
By Haddon Libby
With eleven months in the books, stocks are having a good year. The Dow 30 is up 11% while the S&P 500 nearly doubles that at 20%. This time last year, the Dow was off 7% and the S&P 500 18%. Most of this year’s gains came in November with the Dow up 8.8% and the S&P...
These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times. It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best in people who GIVE to others, and help feed the poor. However, some see the holidays as an opportunity to TAKE, from others.
This taking can occur when groups of 70 enter a store like Nordstrom and ransack....
By Aimee Mosco
The physical, dense world provides an opportunity for the soul to learn in a most unique and different way, whereas the spirit realm, where your soul exists naturally, has an energetic atmosphere that is too light to support physicality. The prime directive of the formless soul is to seek every opportunity to grow. Your soul chose to...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
As we are approaching the end of 2023 with just five more weeks to go, I’m proposing you take a pause to reflect on your fitness and wellness journey this year. And when you are done, set new goals for 2024 to become a more robust, healthier, and stronger version of yourself in the coming year.
Celebrate...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Most people, especially my conservative friends, believe cannabis users are always high. However, the modes of administration for cannabis mimic pharmaceuticals. Cannabis is inhaled, swallowed, sublingual/buccal absorption, topical, transdermal, and suppositories (rectal & vaginal) applications. Recent studies have highlighted the challenges associated with cannabinoid formulations. Things like the low ability to dissolve in water, and the...
By Crystal Harrell
Celebrating its 31st year, the world renowned Indio International Tamale Festival, is the largest Tamale Festival in the world, and continues to highlight the richness of Coachella Valley life, by encompassing music, art, cuisine and offering bilingual and multigenerational entertainment and experiences. Last year saw the festival grow into its home at Miles Avenue Park, and this...
Palm Springs’ newest professional theater company celebrates the Season with a BELOVED HOLIDAY CLASSIC!
Brace yourselves for a journey into the festive magic of the season as Revolution Stage Company presents CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL! Perfect for all ages, the show will grace the RSC stage on select days at 611 S Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs,...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas is ahead of us. Nothing goes better with safety than smooth jazz. So let’s get in the groove of Safety https://binged.it/3RcV2ka and smooth Jazz www.Groovesatthewestin.com
Join us December 9th at the Westin Golf and Resort Spa for a truly magical evening of smooth jazz as Apaulo Music Productions and The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf...
NONPROFIT ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
By Madeline Zuckerman
The generosity of this community never ceases to amaze! There was a tremendous outpouring of community support as Desert Arc celebrated its 65th Anniversary with an Italian Festival & Car Show hosted by Southwest Church. Mario Del Guidice, Owner of Mario’s Italian...
By DeAnn Lubell
Profile photo curtesy of Kim Waltrip
For many who belong to local creative groups in the Greater Palm Springs region, Kim Waltrip is considered a legend. Her uncountable artistic and humanitarian talents have included modeling, charitable service, producing, directing, writing, as well as serving as the Palm Springs Women in Film and Television past-president and president of her...
Which is faster, more reliable, and making the right choice for you?
By Dennis Shelly
Looking for internet services could be complicated, especially if you are not familiar with the many technologies that are available to bring the connection to your home or business. There are more ways to connect to the internet than ever before. Technology is always evolving, and...
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Since the 2023 football season officially kicked-off this September, Coachella Valley high school football fields have been sizzling beneath the glaring rays of our sun-filled skies. As passion and dedication clash amidst the grueling “gridiron”, future Hall of Famers battle it out while family and fans cheer in the bleachers. Who knows, maybe it...
By Eleni P. Austin
I don’t know about you, but when someone starts waxing rhapsodic about a new movie, book or album, my innate Bitch Goddess cynicism kicks in. Can’t help it, I popped out of the womb with a sharply honed sense of skepticism. (Well, I didn’t exactly “pop” out, but that’s a story for a very different column)....
The Shift (1h 55m – Rated PG-13) A dystopian drama and sci-fi thriller.
Starring Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough and Elizabeth Tabish.
Kevin travels across worlds to reunite with the love of his life, Molly. When The Benefactor threatens Kevin’s survival, he fights to return to the world he knows and the woman he loves.
RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé (2h 40m –...
By Rick Riozza
About seven years ago, we wrote an enchanting article in these hallowed pages titled Vintage Ports of Call. It was one of our successful international wine articles to date, with over 17 million views—oops, strike that, rather, over 17 hundred views (hey- in this fast paced world, who’s really counting) coachellavalleyweekly.com/vintage-ports-call
Anyway—the famous sweet dessert wine shipped off...
By Janet McAfee
In 2018, a stray Shepherd puppy showed up at the gate of a residence in rural Sky Valley. Unable to find an owner, the resident called her friends Luanne Parks and Brad Anderson who drove there to pick up the cute little fellow. Luanne previously fostered for Loving All Animals animal welfare organization. LAA agreed to take...
By Haddon Libby
US News & World Report ranks hospitals in the United States from best to worst. Hospitals are ranked with a focus on more common ailments such as hip replacement or a heart issue over the ability to treat rare or uncommon conditions.
Here in Riverside County, Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage is the top-rated hospital due to...
I feel terrible when potential client’s call, for a legal answer, or want me to represent them... and I can’t accept their case. They wouldn’t expect a doctor, or contractor to quote a price for representation without meeting the patient or customer in person, but somehow a lawyer is often thought of differently.
It makes me sick when I don’t...
If you're new to the Keto diet (or have been thinking about starting one soon!), you've likely mourned the loss of happy hour cocktails and drinks. But what many people don't realize is that wine can actually fit in with the diet plan. Like everything else on your Keto radar, the wine you choose to drink will be low...
By Nadia Popova
We jog, we lift weights, we do yoga, we walk, and so much more. But for those of you who have made fitness a part of your routine, tell me honestly: Is exercising something you love or hate? Maybe somewhere in between? If you exercise regardless, does it matter if you enjoy it? Yes!
Here’s why it’s so...
By Billee Sharp
Autumn has an air of completion about it, especially for those agriculturists and gardeners who have just harvested their crops.
The traditional cannabis harvest in California runs from late September through October. Once the plants have been harvested the flowers must be carefully dried and cured before the harvest can be considered a success.
These days, much of California’s...
By Crystal Harrell
It's time to start planning for the holiday season, and the cherished WildLights holiday event at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is back to provide a touch of magic under a shimmering canopy of lights.
As night falls from November 22nd to December 30th, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will transform into a radiant wonderland. This...
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Cillian Murphy is the recipient of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actor, for his performance as physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The Film Awards will take place on January 4, 2024, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running through January 15, 2024. The event...
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As we snowball into the winter season, it’s advisable to ensure that our immune systems are functioning optimally to stave off pesky winter colds and flus. Now more than perhaps the spring or summer months, everyone wants to remain fit and healthy if they are to fully, albeit, optimally enjoy the holidays. Kicking off...
“Mandatory The Best Of The Blasters” (Liberation Hall Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Anyone lucky enough to come of age in Los Angeles in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s experienced a musical renaissance that existed on the fringes of the local scene. Sure, Punk Rock was invented in the bowels of New York and exploded in England, but it thrived...
By DeAnn Lubell
“I feel a vital part of our journey here on earth is to find the humanity in each other, love one another, and help each other learn, heal, and grow,” says Maryann. “If we incorporate God’s teachings in our hearts, thoughts, and actions, we can all contribute to making this world a better place.”
This coming from a...
How Voice Cloning Using AI Works and How it Can Lead to Identity Theft.
By Dennis Shelly
It has been almost one year since my mother passed away, and every day I wish that I could have one more conversation with her, being able to say I love you just one more time. With AI-based Voice Cloning and a brief recording,...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when holiday gift buying begins. Sales offering big discounts lure customers into stores, often beginning in the early hours of the morning and into the weekend.
Why is it called Black Friday? Many retailers report some of their highest profits on Black Friday. The black portion of the name, “Black...
Napoleon (2h 37m – Rated R) A historical epic.
Starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.
Wish (1h 32m – Rated PG) A whimsical tale about granted dreams
Starring Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine.
In “Wish,” Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is...
By Rick Riozza
For you folks who know some journalism jargon—or maybe not, you may have heard of the term “puff piece”. An easy definition can call it a journalistic form of puffery: an article or story of exaggerating praise that often ignores or downplays opposing viewpoints or evidence to the contrary—whose purpose (for money or favors) is to praise...
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
Two in five Americans plan on shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, down 5.7% from last year, according to Finder.com, a fintech firm. Despite roughly 8 million fewer shoppers at 132 million, spending is expected to be up. Adobe Analytics expects spending to be 3-4% higher in physical stores and nearly 6% with online retailers.
Spending started...
I received an official looking Microsoft notice advising me the Microsoft 2FA Authentication Access expired SOON. Clicking the, “expiring in 72 hours” QR code, leads to a password request, AND identity theft or being held for ransom.
New QR codes scams embed malicious links, or files, within an innocent-looking QR code- that can be stickers that peel off. Scammers plant these...
By Aimee Mosco
“Soul remembrance comes through when you need a push to stay on the path your soul has laid out for you.” SACRED System Reinforcement Workbook, by Aimee Mosco, page 123.
Have you ever had a dream which felt so real to you that you could swear it actually happened? Did it feel more like a memory of...
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): When we experience authentic awe, our humility deepens. This is turn tends to make us kinder, smarter, and more positive. So how can we stimulate awe? Among the many possible ways are gazing at magnificent art, hiking in a natural wonderland, or being in the presence of a beautiful human soul....
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
I want to welcome you all in this month of gratitude. For me personally, November has always been about stopping for a moment and taking time to appreciate what we have, as well as spend time with our loved ones and lend a helping hand to the less privileged ones.
In this post I want to share...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Along with Thanksgiving this month, we celebrate National Home Health and Hospice. Home Health services were started on Hudson Street in New York City, in 1895. Hospice was first applied to specialized care for dying patients by Florence Wald, Dean of Yale School of Nursing when she founded Connecticut Hospice in Branford, Connecticut in 1963 which...
Looking for a truly unique, fun experience, and away from the kids? Then look no further than the Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival this Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1 until 5 PM at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Live music and food vendors complement the afternoon of beer tastings. Choose from over 40 craft beers, watch vintage...
By Crystal Harrell
Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, is proud to present the 9th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta, taking place on Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Cathedral City.
Join in on the fun for three days of activities for the whole family...
By Crystal Harrell
Desert Ridge Estate is a private lakeside escape that provides a truly unforgettable experience. Equipped with first-class accommodations ideal for larger groups or multiple families, top quality amenities, luxurious furnishings and beautiful surroundings, your stay is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Desert Ridge Estate is far from ordinary, as it is home to several water features, some...
For a stress-free Thanksgiving this year, order from Gelson’s. The wide array of pre-cooked selections include all your traditional favorites, plant-based options and an à la carte menu customizable for any gathering. Focus on creating lasting memories with family and friends this year, while still enjoying a delicious, authentic Thanksgiving meal.
Selections include classics like roasted turkey and gravy, spiral...
Column by DeAnn Lubell / Profile photo by Andrew Alpem
Coachella Valley resident, Joyce Bulifant, an acclaimed actress, screen writer, and biographical writer, has joined the team of local writers who call themselves Writers of Wit & Wisdom/All About books.
Joyce’s intriguing book, My Four Hollywood Husbands, is a fascinating read about her life experiences with these four men.
“Joyce has lived...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The holidays are upon us and there’s nothing better to bring in the holidays than at the Beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage.
On Friday November 17th at 7pm the Westin comes alive with its annual Balloon Glow concert event. Along with the Balloon Glow enjoy great music with Grammy nominated saxophonist/ vocalist...
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As the long-awaited cooler season rolls into the Coachella Valley, with it comes a barrage of outdoor fun and fitness activities. From street fairs to festivals, hikes to bicycle rides. There is enough activity for everyone in this our proverbial paradise.
When it comes to fitness and sports, one of the Coachella Valley’s greatest exports...
By Eleni P. Austin
Carla Olson has been earning her keep as a musician since her teens. The last couple of years have been particularly prolific. 2022 found her producing and performing Americana Railroad, a collection of rockin’ train songs that included heroes and friends like John Fogerty, Rocky Burnette, James Intveld and the Dust Bowl Revival. A few months...
Featuring surreal, MULTISPECTRAL EXPOSURES - debuts in the Palm Desert exhibition “PROBLEMATIC PALMS,” with an artist’s reception on November 15
Los Angeles-based photographer/filmmaker Osceola Refetoff’s brand new, previously unseen body of work “Chromatopia” – featuring beautifully surreal multispectral images of Coachella Valley landscapes – debuts in the three-person exhibition “Problematic Palms,” curated by art critic Shana Nys Dambrot. The show opened November 7 at the Marks Art Center at the College of the Desert in Palm...
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2h 37m – Rated PG-13) Thrilling, intense rebellion saga.
Starring Tom Blythe, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Peter Dinklage, Josh Andrés Rivera and Viola Davis.
Experience the story of THE HUNGER GAMES — 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President.
Trolls Band...
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