By Flint Wheeler
Remember when Alabama's rematch against LSU in 2011 contributed to the death of the Bowl Championship Series and the formation of the College Football Playoff? And then Alabama's 2012 loss to Texas A&M meant the Tide were totally out of the BCS race, except they were back to No. 2 just 14 days later? And how it...
Week of October 30
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you live in Gaza, you don't have easy access to Kentucky Fried Chicken. The closest KFC restaurant is 35 miles away in the Egyptian city of El-Arish. But there was a time when you could pay smugglers to bring it to you via one of the underground...
Register Now for 4th Annual Tournament Benefitting Desert Cancer Foundation
Tennis anyone? Registration is now open for Hot Purple Energy’s 4th Annual Tennis Open, mixed doubles tournament, to be held November 15th and 16th at the Riviera Hotel (1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr.). The tournament benefits Desert Cancer Foundation.
“Our goal of this tournament is to not only have fun, but...
Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery, Desert Crossfit and Las Palmas OB-GYN join forces to support Charity Godmother
Three local businesses committed to wellness are coming together for Boob-A-Palooza, a fitness and fun event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. November 8, 2014, to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. Desert CrossFit training facility, Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery and Las Palmas OB-GYN are...
By Sunny Simon
After reading the blog of one of my favorite motivational speakers, I decided to heed his advice and give it a try. Darren Hardy, publisher of “Success” magazine convinced me of the old adage, “If you don’t ask you don’t get.” Sounds simple enough I know, but you must understand I’m a rule follower. If the sign...
By Dr Maria Lombardo
The snowbirds are returning. Restaurants are getting busier and everyone’s calendars are starting to fill up with parties and events. This is the time of year that most people really start to think about doing a little “sprucing up” regarding their appearance. And there are many ways to go about it.
Fall is a great time of...
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...
The third annual Crater Lake CHEF CHALLENGE just completed the sixth week of competition of its valley-wide Chefs’ cook-off. The eight-week Chefs’ cook-off is being sponsored by Crater Lake Vodka, Pirch and RR Broadcasting, and takes place every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at the Pirch store on Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. The public is invited to attend...
Terror at the Tack Room:
Desert DJ Entertainment Group and The Tack Room Tavern presents "Terror @ The Tack Room"
Third Annual Halloween Party!!! at The Tack Room Tavern in INDIO
Friday October 31st 8pm-2am
Three Dance floors/No Cover/21+
Costume Contest 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize/Drink Specials all night long
Dance Floor One: Hellraiser stage supported by PLab Productions
DJ sets by:
All Night Shoes
DJ Skyhigh
Dance Floor...
TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO BE A PART OF THIS GREAT CAR RAFFLE AND CAUSE! TICKETS SALES ARE BRISK! DO YOU HAVE YOURS YET?????? ONLY $10.00 PER TICKET!
1 IN 5000 CHANCE TO WIN! BETTER THEN THE LOTTERY!
1 IN 5000 CHANCE TO WIN A BRAND NEW FORD C MAX HYBRID FROM PALM SPRINGS MOTORS. TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 AND ALL...
First Annual Auction and Fundraiser for CV Horse Rescue in Indio. Saturday, November 1 @ 5 pm
By Lisa Morgan
Save a horse, buy a cowboy. Yes, you read that right. What was once only a sassy bumper sticker or T-shirt, is now a reality. There will be a LIVE COWBOY AUCTION: Cowboy bachelors will be auctioned off, one by strapping...
“Palm Desert on Parade - Through the Decades” 2014 Theme
Families and friends, visitors and residents alike, come on out to the desert’s most popular shopping district, El Paseo, for another beautiful Palm Desert day as we watch history come to life before our eyes, the 50th annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade Sunday, October 26.
“This year is the biggest...
Sunday Polo Every Sunday From January 4th – March 29th, 2015
By Lynn Bremner
Empire Polo Club is pleased to announce the dates of their 2015 Polo Season. “Opening Day & Hat Day” at Empire Polo Club is scheduled for Sunday, January 11th. Opening Day will feature two competitive polo games, at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
This season we are excited...
By Rich Henrich
AMFM FEST: art, music, film and more sponsored by Cathedral City Nov. 13-16th will feature Santa Fe artist Grant Kosh. I spoke with Grant about his work, his aspirations and how he started creating art.
CV WEEKLY: How did you start doing art?
Grant Kosh: It all started in school. Our teacher would draw on the board and we...
By Rich Henrich
AMFM Fest: art, music, film and more sponsored by Cathedral City will close this year’s festivities with a Wrap Party, sponsored by CV Weekly, at Schmidy’s Tavern in Palm Desert. The bands are set and ready to take the stage. This year’s line up will feature local stand outs Burning Bettie and CIVX with the closing act...
The first week of the Palm Canyon Roadhouse Acoustic Electric Guitar Challenge was success bringing 10 enthusiastic performances! Music at the Palm Canyon Roadhouse is nothing new as the venue boasts some of the longest running open mics in the Coachella Valley. By now adding the guitar challenge element, several new faces were brought in to be welcomed by...
Week #4 brought talented musicians competing for their shot at the grand finals of the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition! The audience cheered for their favorite musicians as well as for fantastic audience giveaways from the Mary Pickford Theater such as watches, keychains, t-shirts, and sunglasses. In the end it was Lt Will Kelly who was declared the first...
Featuring Opening Bands, Waxy and Big Pig. THIS SATURDAY, October 25th @ The Hood Bar & Pizza, Palm Desert
By Lisa Morgan
It would seem the gods of opportunity and favor are shining down on one of our desert's own rock and roll sons, Nick Oliveri. The world renowned artist who grew up right here on our own desert soil, is perhaps...
For AXS TV's, The World's Greatest Tribute Band, OZZMANIA. Performing October 28 @ The Whiskey A Go Go, Hollywood.
by Lisa Morgan
Out of thousands of talented tribute bands across the country and beyond, the guys of OZZMANIA were awarded the title as one of “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands”, an honor that is part of AXS TV’s weekly live concert series...
By Noe Gutierrez
Kelly Derrickson is unequivocally a country music artist. She recently reached #20 on the European iTunes charts ahead of Blake Shelton and George Strait. Her first album Warriors of Love, released in the summer of 2013, has garnered a lot of attention around the world. “Warriors of Love was so organic and came from my heart and...
A Surprise Announcement, A Formula For Success and Words of Wisdom from One of the Most Accomplished Entertainers of our Time
By Lisa Morgan
It became very apparent to me, that the name "Reba McEntire" sends ripples across genre, gender and age barriers. There may be a few Amish families who will look at you quizzically at the mention of her...
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in 2005 it seemed as though Sia burst on the scene with “Breathe Me.” The song was featured in the last minutes of the finale of the television series, “Six Feet Under.”
A haunting piano ballad, the lyrics limned the ache of loneliness and isolation, as the music accelerated toward a stunning crescendo. It perfectly complimented...
By Rebecca Pikus
How exciting for Artists, Art Collectors, & Art Lovers to have our newest avant-garde gallery opening here in Greater Palm Springs: Leslie Jean Porter Gallery! Leslie is a French Artist, Photographer & Filmmaker -- she is also an Award-winning Producer, Director, & Writer. She deservedly can be called a modern-day Renaissance Woman! Sophisticated, Intelligent, Gifted, Creative and...
By Janet McAffee
A tiny dog passed over the Rainbow Bridge today, leaving behind many tearful humans who were inspired by her story to help other dogs in need. The tributes to Baby are pouring in, lending support to Baby’s heartbroken human mom, Cindy Sorensen.
Life started out for Baby as a grim struggle of suffering. The tiny Chihuahua may have...
By Rick Riozza
There’s nothing more disturbing and frightful than an empty glass of wine on Halloween. Whether you’re by your lonesome stuck in some haunted house or with a bunch of zombie-clad costumed characters, no one is happy when the wine bar is bare.
The days of quiet wine packaging and labeling are done. Wine bottles are partying hearty with...
By Raymond Bill
Recently, I was invited to dinner with a few of my closest friends to try a fairly new restaurant that has been getting much attention. I immediately accepted the invite to Cork & Fork for a memorable evening of culinary genius. There is certainly no place like this in the desert. This humble yet intimate eatery serves...
By Robin E. Simmons
ST. VINCENT
It’s a very thin line that separates treacly sweet sentimentality and honest emotions when it’s on the big screen. The former triggers a gag reflex and the latter warms the cockles of one’s heart. Bill Murray shines in this comedic drama as the curmudgeonly neighbor of single working mom Melissa McCarthy and her young...
By Heidi Simmons
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The Hot Zone
By Richard Preston
Non-Fiction
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Ebola, the deadly virus from Africa is here. It has made its way to the United State and has spread. So far, there have been eight cases and only one death. The government and health organizations apparently caught off guard, have since revised protocols to try to catch it...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
On Saturday October 25th, the Palm Springs Historical Society will be unveiling the Mamie Van Doren exhibit honoring the famous blonde bombshell. The opening of the exhibit will be followed by a decadent cocktail party at the historic Andreas Hotel and Spa, which was Van Doren’s favorite place to stay in Palm Springs.
Mamie Van Doren is...
Southern California Marketing Agency Earns Spot on Prestigious List
Cord Media Company, a full-service agency specializing in creative, media, integrated marketing and branding, headquartered in Palm Desert, California, was named to Inc. Magazine’s 2014 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
The Inc. 5000 list is based on revenue growth over a three-year period (2010-2013). This is the first time...
On November 5 At Desert Willow Golf Resort
The public is invited to attend exciting event showcasing local TV personalities, Inspiration Awards, and GoGirl! Grant graduates and recipients.
GirlFriend Factor, dedicated to helping women reach their potential and achieve their goals through higher education and occupational training, is holding its annual GoGirl! Luncheon on November 5, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at...
By Haddon Libby
One of the items on this year’s election ballot where many people have very little information relates to the election of justices. This year we have thirteen justices up for election, three for the California Supreme Court and ten for the Courts of Appeal. When a justice is elected, they serve twelve year terms with the Court.
Seven...
By Dale Gribow
We often read about the generous things some people do for complete strangers during the Christmas Season. But the opposite is also true. This is the time of the year when crooks come out of the woodwork.
As of October 22, 2014, though our economy is improving we are still dealing with what some call a “down economy”....
There’s a lot to cover for Halloween Safety and rather be a Pumpkin Head, let go over a few safety reminders advises Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult. Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating...
A local highlight for Halloween this year comes to us courtesy of PS Underground. For five nights, PS Underground founders, David Horgen and Michael Fietsam, combine theatre and food in a culinary theatre production called, “Bite: Embrace the Dark.” This ghoulish culinary theater production takes place on the eves of October 24, 25, 28, 29 and 31 and is...
“The LGBT Community Center of the Desert (The Center) continues its new array of health and wellness programs in November as part of its partnership with Eisenhower Medical Center,” says Mike Thompson, Executive Director.
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men will be presented on Tuesday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m. Join Board Certified Family Medicine physician James Gaede, MD, as he...
By Julie Buehler
He was “Famous Jameis” for most of the 2013 college football season. A young man whose size and athleticism was an indisputable force for Florida State football.
He erupted into the national spotlight September 2, 2013 with a monstrous 25 for 27, 356 yards and 4 touchdown performance at Pittsburgh.
Everyone wanted to watch Jameis Winston play football. But...
By Flint Wheeler
Dumb
It makes sense to have the excessive celebration penalty in the rulebook. I understand why it’s there. I get it. Officials need some kind of option if a player goes nuts and stops the game for 90 seconds. Just the threat of a celebration penalty helps keep games from getting out of control every play. But while...
By Karen Creasey
So you want to get fit, but you don’t like to run, you don’t know how to swim, and you don’t have a bike or a gym membership. What other options are there? You enjoy the outside, but finances are tight and your job limits your time. Sound familiar? Sometimes it is just easier to not do...
Week of October 23
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The driest place on the planet is the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. It gets about a half-inch of rain per year. And yet in 2011, archaeologists discovered that it's also home to a site containing the fossilized skeletons of numerous whales and other ancient sea creatures. I'm...
By Bronwyn Ison
Your fingerprints differentiate you from everyone, as does your DNA. While these are obvious physical traits and characteristics, each of us is unique in other ways. Each person can attest we are likely our own worst critics. We are accomplished at discovering our faults. Have you asked yourself what makes you unique? Not better, not privileged or...
By Sunny Simon
My friend Judith is an exceptional individual. She is one of those rare “do it anyway” people. Generous beyond measure she is the first to come to the aid of a friend, a foe or a stranger. Serving as a role model for me, her children and the community, Judith’s kind deeds have touched the lives of...
By Dr Peter Kadile
Doc, I play a lot of guitar and my hands will hurt the next day. The pain is almost every day now, do I have arthritis?
-Mark, Morongo Valley
Mark, you may have osteoarthritis of the hands. Arthritis is a general term which means inflammation of the joints. I generally refer to osteoarthritis as the “wear and tear...
New Event Culminates American Craft Week October 3-19, 2014
The laurels of the already famed La Quinta Arts Festival (which by the way recently won Coachella Valley Weekly’s Best Art Festival 2014 award) escalated to a new level in 2014 when it was awarded the premier ranking of #1 Fine Art Festival and #1 Fine Craft Festival in the Nation...
By Monica Morones
When I first met multi-media artist Aly Michael Ferrante at a Venus Art Gallery Show in Palm Desert, I was blown away not only by her skill as an artist but her personality was enthusiastic! You could tell instantly with one look that she was an artist. Eccentric, personable but with a bit of moxie, she captured...
Last Wednesday, Oct. 8, Chef Brandon Testi, Chef de Cuisine at blu Ember won the Crater Lake Chef Challenge.
Chef Brandon started with Crater Lake Vodka Heirloom Tomato Caprese, a simple idea with a twist. Local heirloom tomatoes, balsamic caviar, CL vodka vinaigrette, tomato and CL pepper vodka foam, mixed micro basics, and nitrogen basil snow and burrata. It showed...
By Heidi Simmons
Most who make Desert Hot Springs home love their community. They appreciate the mountain and valley views, the clean air and water, the open desert and blue sky. Their neighbors are generous and genuine. Children play outside and people are out walking. But, for outsiders, they don’t see the city’s positive attributes or its growing quality of...
By Kira Golden
There are three different branches of the Boys and Girls Club of America in our desert: The Palm Springs branch, the Coachella Valley branch—which oversees the entire east valley—and the Cathedral City branch. “It’s tough,” says Cathedral City branch administrator Scott Robinson, “being the smallest, and not as recognizable.” Robinson went on to explain that each branch,...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
The 2014/2015 Kiwanis Club season kick-off for Division 47, went off without a hitch on Saturday, October 11th at the Deli on Miles in Indio. The meeting set the season in motion and also served as a Proclamation Ceremony for the new Kiwanis East Coachella Valley Club.
The Kiwanis Club District 47 includes the lower and higher...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
The desert has many charities that help a variety of different causes. But with the demand that these organizations have to fulfill the need of those that they help, they at times need help of their own. The Junior League of Palm Springs is there to help these organizations help others by providing them with trained...
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