By Heidi Simmons
This night, the sky is thick with grey clouds. The local forecast does not include rain. But this is Desert Hot Springs, above the valley floor and against unspoiled mountains the weather is less predictable. There is barely a breeze and the low clouds keep the temperature at a balmy 74 degrees.
As is the tradition, the tour...
Week of February 5
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1979, Monty Python comedian John Cleese helped direct a four-night extravaganza, The Secret Policeman's Ball. It was a benefit to raise money for the human rights organization Amnesty International. The musicians known as Sting, Bono, and Peter Gabriel later testified that the show was a key factor...
By Bronwyn Ison
A contemporary yogini is how I would describe myself. Yes, I drink wine and teach yoga. Of course I am not practicing these activities simultaneously. For several years fitness studios and yoga retreats have been designed to specifically bring wine and yoga together. Yoga, meaning to “yoke” and experience unity --- wine is similar as it brings...
By Sunny Simon
The bumper sticker I encountered this morning had a sobering effect on me. The quote, “A year from now you may wish you had started today,” is an effective wake-up call for procrastinators. Looking back through the years, I clearly remember a time in my life when I sabotaged my success by putting things off. I overcame...
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa celebrates the entire month of February with "Le Month d'amour," paying homage to love with a variety of sweet activities and special events available throughout the resort. From romantic dining and luxurious spa treatments to the more unforgettable aphrodisiac cooking demonstration, captivating concert with world-class musicians under the stars, stimulating golf...
By Rich Henrich
It all started with a drum beat. Then another and another. Centuries would pass but the ancient winds would sound again. The sand was blinding but the vision was clear. Make music not rules. And so it began, the creation of a sound, a scene and a sub-culture that still rages near and far. This is the...
Godfather of Desert Rock, Trailblazer, Music Pioneer, Desert Rock Legend, Creator of the Generator Parties, Owner of the infamous Rhythm and Brews, these are just a few titles that have been used to describe the talented musician, Mario Lalli.
By Tracy Dietlin
While it's been well documented that there have been more than a couple of feuds between some of the...
By Heidi Simmons
It’s time to add the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival to the list of top Coachella Valley events.
Held last week, over three days in three venues with 40 authors and 800 attendees, the Second Annual Writers Festival solidified its status as an important as well as fun and fabulous festival.
The Rancho Mirage Writers Festival now takes its place...
If you have never been to the TV show, Dancing with the Stars, this is the next best thing. One of our instructors, Van Spencer in the upcoming Dancing with Our Stars, has choreographed dance routines for the TV show troupe and appeared on the show. Now you can personally experience the pizzazz and exhilaration of the show in...
By Dee Jae Cox
The first thing I heard as I took my seat for The CV Rep’s production of, “ Having Our Say, The Delany Sister’s First Hundred Years” was the 1930, Ethel Waters jazz/blues classic “What did I do to be so black and blue?” After my initial wide-eyed realization of how racist the song was, I...
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
If you can’t find something to do to get you out of the house, to release you from the clutches of the remote and away from the boob tube, to inspire you to shove aside all the toys your hands are constantly fiddling with all hours of the day and night, ad nauseam, if you can’t find...
By Judith Salkin
There is no better time to enjoy First Weekend Palm Desert and all that the City of Palm Desert has to offer than the days and nights of a desert winter!
With daytime temps typically in the 60s to 70s, it is the best time to take in all the city has to offer from its acclaimed attractions...
With Special Guests: Through the Roots. THIS FRIDAY, January 30 @ 9PM, 18+
by Lisa Morgan
The Green's first, self-titled album, steeped in roots reggae and Hawaiian traditional music, was released in February 2010. The album's single "Love I" was the band's breakthrough single on Hawaiian radio. The album set a Billboard Reggae Chart record by remaining on the chart for...
By Lisa Morgan
Over 50 bands submitted for a shot at playing the largest and most enviable local stage, second only to our annual music festivals. This opportunity for passionate musicians is brought to us by world renowned music festival guru, Goldenvoice, along with partners P.S. Resorts, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, The Desert Sun, the City of...
Been Mixing Music Half His Life, At Age 28.
By Craig Michaels
While growing up in Bakersfield Ca., Kohdi began expressing himself as a break dancer at age six. His passion would soon change after a friend brought in a turn table and mixing board during his freshman year in high school. After his friend demonstrated some scratching techniques, Kohdi got...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Doesn't it stink to be human? Fallible, weak so tiresome/How could God create a beast so low? How should I know?” That’s Lloyd Cole lamenting the human condition in the song “Blue Like Mars” from his latest album, Standards.
When Punk Rock exploded in Great Britain it set the stage for a musical revolution. The feral antics...
OPEN STUDIO FOR “MYTHS AND FANTASIES,” FEATURING “BIGGER THAN LIFE” PAINTINGS
Christina De Musée, nationally and internationally known artist, is holding an open studio viewing on Thursday, February 5 at 6 to 9 p.m. in Palm Desert. With a retrospective of her artwork spanning over the past five years over 30 paintings will be on display throughout the 4,500 square foot residence....
By Janet McAfee
Charlie, my brother's dog, died last week on the operating table during surgery after swallowing part of a rubber ball. The object ruptured his esophagus. Charlie's family is heartbroken over the loss of their 3-year-old Shepherd mix dog, and wondering what they could have done differently. What can pet owners do to prevent such a tragedy?
Objects most...
By Rick Riozza
Every talk show in town is telling us that by the third week of January most of our new year’s resolutions have already gone by the wayside. Well they can’t be talking about us wine enthusiasts, because one, we’ve just barely made them, and two, when it comes to wine resolutions; we have a stellar record of...
By Lisa Morgan
Yelp released its 2015 edition of the top 100 places to eat in the United States, and TKB Bakery & Deli in Indio was named the 4th best place to eat in the country! I don’t know about you, but I had to ask myself, how could a sandwich be that good. Obviously, a lot of people thought...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE HUMBLING
Not unlike BIRDMAN in exploring themes of performance, madness and identity, Pacino’s latest big screen offering plays loose with his actual persona as a gifted stage actor who discovers he’s inexplicably lost his grip on the audience.
We first meet over the hill actor Simon Axler (Pacino) in his dressing room applying make-up and lecturing about...
By Heidi Simmons
The Second Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival celebrated the craft of writing and the joy of reading.
With 800 people in attendance and 40 authors, it was an exciting event with multiple programs at three different venues.
Here are some highlights from the Rancho Mirage Library venue:
Fiction authors Mona Simpson, Casebook, and Lorrie Moore, Bark, participated in a conversation...
By Denise Ortuno-Neil
In today’s world, dealing with addiction and mental health issues are more prominent than ever. Those who go through recovery need the support of their community to get through the process of healing from their addictions. To help, Heroes in Recovery, in association with Michael’s House is holding their 4th Annual Heroes in Recovery 6k event on...
The PGA-DUI Foundation Free Ride Service is the first program of its kind in the USA. PGA-DUI Foundation is a non-profit organization launching its services with four vehicles in July 2013. They are initially picking up riders in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells to drop them off to their homes across the Coachella Valley. Although location pickup...
By Haddon Libby
One out of 25 people who go to the hospital will contract a new infection during their stay. Even worse, 440,000 people will die in the United States this year because of hospital errors.
Nonprofit The Leapfrog Group, grades 2,500 hospitals based on 28 performance measurements complied from data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
By Dale Gribow
Last week’s discussion of technology and accident cases led to several calls asking if it has affected DUI matters too. The discussion herein addresses the DUI technology advances from chemical testing to sentencing.
DUI, or “Drunk Driving” as it is usually called, is among the most commonly charged criminal offense in the greater Palm Springs community. Locally we...
“It’s unfortunate to report that the number of fire fatalities do to no or non-working smoke alarms is on the rise says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Reports also show that roughly one-third of the tens of millions of smoke detectors installed in homes are not in proper working condition.”
Replace batteries at least twice a year. A good time to...
Since its inception over three years ago, ShareKitchen has been a business incubator to food entrepreneurs.
What does a business incubator do?
Most simply, a business incubator helps existing and start-up businesses to become financially viable and successful firms that can ‘graduate’ from our shared space.
ShareKitchen has worked with a variety of food entrepreneurs. Food entrepreneurs can be someone who is...
Presented by The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
By Chris Clemens
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa showcases a special aphrodisiac cooking demonstration on February 7 with culinary Author Diane Savahge Brown. Featuring a succulent dish from her popular book, The Seduction Cookbook: Culinary Creations for Lovers, she will give cooking tips and tricks for a romantic...
By Flint Wheeler
If you've watched even a little college basketball this year, or even just highlights from games, you know that Kentucky is good. Not just good, but really good. Like, scary good.
No, I mean it. They’re that good.
Kentucky has the chance to go down in college hoops history as an undefeated team, and as one of the most...
By Alaina Majiros
The only thing that outshined the bright colored clothing at this years’ Humana Challenge were the smiles on hundreds of children. This free event was open to children of all ages. I couldn’t wait to interview Ross Kvinge, CEO of PowerBilt and owner of TGA of Coachella Valley. He and his staff and volunteers provided instruction, education...
By Karen Creasey
If you are anything like me you have set a fitness goal only to look back at it and wonder what happened. Sometimes it feels like the universe is conspiring to keep me from reaching my goal. Can you relate? Even the most passionate fitness enthusiasts face challenges to stay active. Sometimes life just interferes. Sometimes our...
Week of January 29
© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do you have an entourage or posse that helps you work magic you can't conjure up alone? Is there a group of co-conspirators that prods you to be brave and farseeing? If not, try to whip one up. And if you do have an inspirational crew, brainstorm about...
By Bronwyn Ison
Six-pack abs appears to be a fascination with Americans. Possessing rock-hard washboard abs is the goal amongst many. Truly one should be thinking, how do I maintain the muscles “springy and elastic,” in a well honed state?” A healthy muscle has this consistency. Many people get caught up in how many crunches or abdominal exercises they can...
By Sunny Simon
It happens every January. A few weeks after packing the holiday decorations away, I develop an urge to streamline my life beginning with the clutter hiding behind the scenes. On the surface my home and office appear pristine and streamlined, but cabinets and closets hold a challenging assignment for an organizational expert.
Intent on never having to repeat...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Dr. K, I have been having a lot of leg cramps lately, especially at night. I’ve started to take some potassium supplements, but the cramps continue. Anything else I can try? -Terry, Indio
Terry, leg cramps or muscle cramps in general, can have many causes, but they can commonly be caused by poor hydration and/or mineral deficiencies....
Sunday, February 8th, starting at 11am at the Empire Polo Club
by Lisa Morgan
Three of our valley's hardest working organizations are joining forces during the month of love, once again, to play match maker. The 3rd Annual, Faith, Hope and Pups event will bring out adoptable dogs and cats in hopes of connecting them with the loves of their lives....
29th Annual Festival to Showcase Works by Professional Artists, Variety of Art Forms
The Southwest Arts Festival, Indio 2015, taking place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California from Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25, 2015, will feature traditional, contemporary, and abstract fine works of art by more than 250 acclaimed artists. A ribbon cutting ceremony to mark...
Zoo to Host Mardi Gras-Themed Valentine’s Day Celebration for Adults
By Kristy Kneiding
Inspired by the culture and cuisine of New Orleans, The Living Desert will host the inaugural Mardi Paws Masquerade Party on February 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the zoo and gardens. Tickets are on sale now for this adults-only Valentine’s Day alternative which will include authentic...
Thursday’s opening round is Novo Nordisk Seniors’ Day; Friday is Women’s Day; Saturday is Patriot Day presented by Humana; Sunday’s final round is Kids’ Day presented by Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. From Jan. 22-25
Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation has compiled a programming schedule of events during the tournament’s four competitive days of golf that aims to...
By Heidi Simmons
Would you want to live forever? This was the question posed at the opening event of the Center for Ideas and Society Lecture Series held at UCR’s Palm Desert campus.
John Fischer, UCR Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Immortality Project, never asked for a show of hands from the predominantly mature audience of 135. Attendees,...
BY DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Full Disclosure Your humble correspondent grew up with an affinity for team player-ship, in today’s psycho-parlance, “playing well with others,” or is that psyche-parlance? Yes, that’s correct. Psycho-parlance would be wrong. Offensive. Goddess-forbid we should be offensive even to ourselves. Some may find this behavior a personality disorder. Perhaps it’s a mid-western thing. In any case, it...
Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. PRESENTED BY SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present comedian Rita Rudner on Saturday, March 14 at 8 p.m. in the Spotlight Showroom. Tickets are on sale and available at www.Spotlight29.com. Spotlight 29 Casino’s Spotlight Showroom offers the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley.
The nine-time Las Vegas Comedian of the...
PRESENTED BY SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO
Watch Live In Three Locations on Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m.
Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present the ultimate viewing party for UFC 183, the long-awaited matchup between Anderson Silva vs. Nick Diaz, shown live in three locations in the casino on Saturday, January 31 at 7 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino offers the premier...
At College of the Desert’s College Golf Center on Friday February 6 and Saturday February 7. Test The Latest In Golf Equipment From Top Manufacturers and Participate In Instructional Clinics. Public Invited To Attend This Free Event
On Friday, February 6th and Saturday, February 7th, Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis will host the 11th Annual Golf Expo at College of the Desert’s...
By Dee Jae Cox
“You got Moxy kid.” Uncle Louie, portrayed by Mr. Moxy himself, Stephen Blackwell, tells his young nephew as he zealously slaps him across the chest. It’s 1942 and the war is on, in Desert Theatre Works Production of Neil Simon’s play, “Lost in Yonkers” currently running through January 25th at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the...
Academy Awards Celebration to Feature Signature Orange Carpet Arrivals
In celebration of the 87th annual Academy Awards, Trio Restaurant in Palm Springs will host the sixth annual “Hollywood’s Biggest Night” to benefit AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) at 4:30 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2015. The glittering evening will include signature ‘orange’ carpet arrivals featuring a group of paparazzo, and a...
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons return to the Desert to perform for their adoring fans at Fantasy Springs Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway in Indio, this Saturday, January 24, at 8 p.m. For tickets call (800) 827-2946.
By Lola Rossi
Frankie Valli, a true American Pop Icon, started singing when he was 7 years old. He began his professional singing...
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Introduces Jazz Series That Features David Benoit, Phil Perry, Jessy J, Brian Simpson, Gregg Karukas, Michael Paulo and Hiroshima
By Chris Clemens
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa debuts a new jazz series taking place under the stars, "Grooves at the Westin," bringing world-class musicians to the stage. In partnership with Apaulo Music...
Saturday, January 31st, 1-3pm at Indian Wells Resort Hotel
by Lisa Morgan
The name Chase Huna has been a bit of a buzz throughout the valley for a couple of years now. I had been hearing about the 15 year old, "killer saxophone player with straight A's and near perfect attendance" for a long time before I finally had the chance...
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