By Flint Wheeler
The scattered rain showers that hovered over the Bronx on Thursday gave way to a picturesque sunset above Derek Jeter’s final home game as a member of the New York Yankees. The clear skies allowed fans to put away their umbrellas, but there won’t be a dry eye in the house when “The Captain” walks off the...
Week of October 2
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): As I hike through the wilderness at dusk, the crickets always seem to be humming in the distance. No matter where I go, their sound is farther off, never right up close to me. How can that be? Do they move away from me as I approach? I...
By Bronwyn Ison
As I reflect upon friendships in my life, I am insurmountably blessed. I am so appreciative of the people I have in my life. Do you have people/person in your life that you can say will be a friend for a lifetime? Are you there for your friend in a time of need? Can you rely on...
By Sunny Simon
As a dedicated baseball fan I could not be more excited about the upcoming World Series. I’m hoping it’s LA Angels all the way. The team clinched the American League West title and begins the post season on October 2nd. Certainly coach Mike Scioscia has a number of strategies in place to ready the Angels for the...
Friday, October 3rd @ The Riviera Hotel, Palm Springs
By Lisa Morgan
Better get your tickets while you can to this celestial celebrity event that hopes to land a knockout punch in the fight against cancer. VIP tickets for this glamorously informative affair are nearly SOLD OUT! Fortunately, the beautiful Riviera Hotel offers plenty of room for general admission. "It has...
Press Conference Set for October 9 at Riviera Palm Springs
Exhibition of Designer’s Artwork Set for October 11 at Melissa Morgan Fine Art in Palm Desert
Astrella, daughter of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Donovan and namesake of a new company operating in the Coachella Valley iHub, will launch her first product line, The Musical T’s™, at a special...
WHAT: Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale: Early Buying Preview
DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2014
TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM
WHERE: Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
COST: $25 admission (includes return entry all weekend)
MORE: The Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale will feature 45 premier national and international decorative and fine arts dealers with items...
PORCUPINE BABY PART OF ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS PROGRAM
The Living Desert is proud to announce the African Crested baby porcupine, born at the zoo in May, is now part of the Animal Encounters Program and is currently being trained for a part in the Wildlife Wonders show starting in October.
The female baby porcupine (porcupette), named Tootsie, was born on May 23rd...
Company Brings its Brand of Award-Winning Theater to the Helene Galen Performing Arts Center
Coyote StageWorks, an award-winning Actors’ Equity professional theater company, is pleased to announce its schedule of performances for 2015. The season will include the Company’s signature one-night-only benefit and a full production of a smash comedy hit, presented at the brand new, state-of-the-art Helene Galen Performing...
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments’ Green for Life program is hosting a FREE Green Building Bus Tour on October 9th from 10:30am to 5:00pm as part of this year’s Southern California Energy Summit. The Green for Life tour will showcase a variety of sustainable properties throughout the Coachella Valley and feature educational demonstrations on the various ways to...
By Craig Michaels
Music has been in his blood for as long as he can remember. As a child, DJ Omar would drum along to any music he heard by tapping his hands and feet. Before he began playing around behind a mixing board and speakers, Omar started teaching himself how to play the drums at age 10; “I have...
Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Phillip Phillips announces North American headline tour including a stop at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 6th.
The comprehensive tour comes after Phillips’ “Behind the Light” (19 Entertainment/Interscope) was released to critical acclaim. His new single, “Unpack Your Heart,” is the second track released from the album, following the hit song “Raging Fire.”
“Behind The Light” is...
What a finale it was for the Grand Finals of the Open Mic Competition Summer edition at the Tilted Kilt on Wednesday September 17th. All 12 finalists put on thier best performance for an absolutely packed house and to impress judges Jim Bendis from Crater Lake Vodka, Tracy Dietlin from CV Weekly, Randy Hewitson from Musicians Outlet and SIR...
Warren G, Day of the Dead featuring Fortunate Youth, Lagwagon, Tribal Seeds and Sage Francis
The Date Shed’s line-up for the Fall will bring a variety of musicians to the desert including Warren G, Fortunate Youth with The Expanders & Big Mountain in the Day of the Dead Show, Lagwagon, Tribal Seeds and Sage Francis.
Rapper and hip-hop producer Warren G...
Saturday and Sunday, September 27 -28
By Lisa Morgan
Take what assumptions you may have about the "typical" Nashville artist and throw them in the incinerator. The depth of music and talent in that music city is so gravely unrepresented on the commercial feed we receive here in California, that it's criminal. But that is about to change. This weekend, a...
Friday, Sept. 26th @ The Hood Bar and Pizza, Palm Desert
By Lisa Morgan
If you're looking to have a nice easy listening experience, this is not your show. If you are hoping to rock out to standard issue heavy metal, pop-punk or rock and roll, you'll need to find another venue. But if you are passionate about heavy music that...
By Eleni P. Austin
If it were possible for Willy Wonka and Edward Scissorhands to create a love child, his name would be Jack White. As eccentric and creative as Wonka and as reticent and enigmatic as Scissorhands, Jack White has carved out his very own Rock & Roll empire.
Jack White was born John Anthony Gillis, the youngest of ten...
By Janet McAfee
Holly, a lovely Greyhound/Whippet/Chihuahua mix dog, bolted from her La Quinta home during the torrential rain storm that hit our Valley on September 8. Holly was wearing an ID tag and is microchipped, the two most important things you can do to ensure a safe return. She weighs approximately 30 pounds, and is cream colored with large...
By Rick Riozza
Man!—there’s some really tasty and reasonably priced Pinot Noir coming out of a small country that has recently made a huge mark on yet another wine: Sauvignon Blanc.
The wide world of wine just gets better and better.
We know the famed Red Burgundy from the vineyards in France is almost exclusively made from the Pinot Noir grape. Goodness!—they...
By Raymond Bill
Mastro’s Steakhouse is once again back in the spotlight, having recently been voted, “Best Steakhouse” by the Coachella Valley Weekly ‘Best Of’ Awards. Based on my past experiences, I would readily concur with these findings but just to be sure, I took the opportunity to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday at Mastro’s for a night we will not...
By Robin E. Simmons
A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES
Liam Neeson’s back in fine form as unlicensed private eye Matt Scudder hunting a particularly vicious killer. Writer director Scott Franks has a clear vision and masterly control over the story he’s putting on the screen.
Based on Lawrence Block’s genre thriller, Neeson’s ex NYPD Scudder is his most compelling role since...
By Heidi Simmons
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Accidentally on Purpose
By Michael York
Autobiography
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Barbara Stanwyck, Johnny Carson and Katherine Hepburn are Hollywood legends. Their respective biographers: Victoria Wilson, Henry Bushkin and Scott Berg, have each given part of themselves to share with readers the fantastic lives these showbiz icons lived. Each knows his and her subjects intimately.
Although Stanwyck, Carson and Hepburn have all passed...
By Haddon Libby
Early voting for the upcoming election that will be held on November 4th starts on October 6th via mail-in ballots.
Over the next few weeks, we will try to help you get to know many of the people running for office here in the Coachella Valley.
Riverside County has 876,748 voters with Coachella Valley’s 142,735 or 16% of the...
“The fires in Northern California are spreading at an unprecedented rate. Nearly 150 square miles have burned (three times the size of Anaheim) at the King Fire so far. Drought conditions have fuel moisture content near zero. The fire is consuming right through a half million gallons of fire retardant already dropped says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”
Though Northern California...
POP-UP ALERT: ShareKitchen is pleased to host Akamai Ohana’s next Pop-Up dinner on Thursday, September 25th at 6:30pm. Chef Murakami and his new venture, Akamai Ohana, will be featured on the last Thursday of every month at ShareKitchen and while some of you may already enjoy Chef Murakami’s culinary skills at the sushi bar inside Kobe Steakhouse in Rancho...
Last Thursday, September 18th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, the 3rd Grade Class from Agua Caliente Elementary School in Cathedral City took part in the First School Tour of the 2014 – 2015 School Year at the Palm Springs Art Museum for “Art Within Reach” Program.
The Palm Springs Art Museum welcomed students for a tour and art lesson. Students...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Nellie Coffman first heard of our desert oasis back in 1897, while she was in the mountain village of Idyllwild (then called Strawberry Valley), being sent there by her doctor to help cure a nasty cough. While she was resting, the woman who ran the boarding house that she was staying at, Mrs. Keene, talked about a...
By Flint Wheeler
Clayton Kershaw and Mike Trout did a television interview, Mark McGwire and Albert Pujols were catching up behind the batting cage, and Tommy Lasorda was in the Angels dugout chatting with players Monday before the Freeway Series opener in front of a sellout crowd at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers and Angels are having fun. They’re fun to watch,...
By Julie Buehler
Through 3 seasons in San Francisco, under head coach Jim Harbaugh, the 49ers have done things few teams in NFL history have done.
They set a new record for turnover margin.
Played in 3 straight NFC Championship games and Super Bowl 47.
They lost only 11 regular season games, averaging 12 wins a season. Meanwhile, their division rivals lost an...
Challenge Yourself on October 12
By Karen Creasy
With less than a month until the Y Be Fit Palm Desert Challenge, many are training to participate in this very fun, unique and challenging Reverse Mini-Triathlon on October 12. This triathlon is reverse because it starts with the run and ends with the swim. It is mini because the distances are shorter...
Week of September 25
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): It's no secret. The wealthy one percent of the population has been getting progressively wealthier. Meanwhile, the poor are becoming steadily poorer. I'm worried there is a metaphorically similar trend in your life. Am I right? If so, please do all you can to reverse it. Borrow energy...
By Bronwyn Ison
Releasing something familiar can be stressful. Intimidated by the unknown? Relinquishing something or someone may be a daunting thought too. Yet, you know you will be extricated once you take the leap of faith to move forward. Whatever “it” may be it is time to evaluate your life and the circumstances that surrounds you.
Consider your need to...
By Sunny Simon
Clients going through the job interviewing process often want to skip to the bottom line by exploring a number of what’s if’s. I respond by advising there is no decision to be made until an offer is on the table. When that exciting day arrives and HR has proposed employment, we talk.
Yesterday a young executive client arrived...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
I received a call at my office the other day asking if I performed colonics. I don’t perform that procedure but let’s talk about it.
What is a colonic?
Colon cleansing, colon irrigation, high colonics or colonic hydrotherapy is when water is infused into the colon through the rectum to cleanse and flush out the colon. A speculum...
To Benefit FIND Food Bank, Sept. 26 at Hacienda Cantina
By Amy Blaisdell
September is National Hunger Action Month and the City of Palm Springs, in support of FIND Food Bank of the Coachella Valley, is encouraging residents to help feed the hungry by dropping off canned food throughout the month at City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way and at...
Last Wednesday night returning finalist from the 2013 Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge, Capri's Chef Tyrone Love, came out to compete with Blu Ember's Chef de Cuisine, Brandon Testi.
Blu Ember's Chef Brandon made Crater Lake Whiskey Grilled Ribeye, delivered with outstanding presentation, as well as a beet salad.
Chef Tyrone's appetizer was a Crater Lake Drunken Shrimp accompanied by fresh guacamole...
Escena Golf Course, Palm Springs, Friday, September 19th
By Lisa Morgan
It would seem that no one in our country is unaffected, either directly or indirectly, by a loved one or acquaintance struggling with addiction. This is national recovery month, and on Friday, September 19th Michael’s House and Heroes in Recovery will be doing their part to raise awareness and encourage...
Loving All Animals to Host Annual Dinner Promoting the Importance of Spaying & Neutering
It what has become a mainstay event for animal welfare groups across the USA, Loving All Animals will host its 5th Annual Spay Ghetti No Balls Dinner on October 8th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the BG Bird Gardens in Palm Desert.
The Spay Ghetti...
RODRI Introduces New Signature Event to “Honor the Dead… Celebrate the Living”
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a long standing Latino holiday with indigenous roots dating back to Aztec times, has taken its place in mainstream culture boasting festivities worldwide. Though traditions may slightly differ among cultures, the holiday (typically taking place from Oct.31-Nov. 2) commemorates...
By Monica Morones
Local jewelry designer Amanda Kanoski, owner of The Crate Collective, has been hard at work creating one of kind designs, cool urban accessories, and custom personal pieces that draw in clients of all ages. Her eclectic designs are reminiscent of Art Deco and at the same time futuristic and fashion forward. With no limit to her creativity,...
Palm Springs for Peace Event in conjunction with UN’s World Day of Peace. Sunday, September 21, 2014
Let’s inspire one another to envision peace, create peace, spread peace and pay it forward. Together... We can Make Peace Happen on this beautiful Planet of ours! Let us start with a healing in our community over the loss of the Spa Hotel Colonnade...
“UP IN SMOKE” TOUR FEATURING CHEECH & CHONG AND WAR - OCTOBER 24th
The Up In Smoke co-headlining tour with CHEECH & CHONG and WAR, is burning its way to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, October 24th.
The night has WAR hits and CHEECH & CHONG's outrageous and hilarious comedy all on the same stage in an interactive musical and...
By Lisa Morgan (and Friends)
Many of us dream. Some of us dream big. Only a very few of us take the courageous leap of faith in action necessary to make our dreams a reality. Fewer still are successful. With Coachella Valley Weekly on its third year of weekly print and internet publication, I think it is safe to say,...
By Noe Gutierrez
He is 17 years old performing his own original hip-hop music. He is 17 years old and has a knack for melody, rhyme and rhythm. Ckyle (aka Ckeelay, his stage name) Pina, is 17 years old and performed live for the first time in August as he and his collaborator Yo$hwa, aka Josh, opened the ‘Desert Music...
By Eleni P. Austin
Rock & Roll reinvents itself all the time. New sub-categories crop up every day. Oi, Emo and Slowcore have all had their moment in the sun. The one genre that remains perennial is Power Pop.
Maybe it’s because the Beatles kinda sorta invented Power Pop, (a term coined by Pete Townshend). Characterized by strong melodies, crisp vocal...
By Janet McAfee
What would happen to your pets in the event of an earthquake, a hurricane, or a flood? In California, our greatest concern is the possibility of an earthquake. However, this September our Coachella Valley was hit by a strong rainstorm that brought massive flooding to many of our desert cities, sweeping away at least several domestic pets.
The...
By Rick Riozza
Playing the game of wine gets you everywhere. I always like to start the game with a nice bottle of shut-the-hell-up. In more pleasing terms, let’s first enjoy the glass in front of us—which includes viewing, sniffing, tasting, sensing and memories… it’s a pleasant list certainly with a good glass of wine. But then come the words:...
By Raymond Bill
When friends are visiting from out of town and I am looking to impress with great food and ambiance, La Quinta Cliffhouse is one of my favorite places to dine. It also happens to be a great hot spot to meet locals for happy hour! Recently, while celebrating a very special occasion, my girlfriend and I shared...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE TRIP TO ITALY
I laughed out loud at THE TRIP, Michael Winterbottom’s initial foray into northern England’s best rural restaurants with semi-fictionalized versions of comic actors Steve Coogan and Michael Brydon. The best bits were the extended, improvised, conversations that allowed for their fragile egos, insecurities and one-upmanship to fully blossom culminating in a Michael...
By Heidi Simmons
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Kate Remembered
by A. Scott Berg
Biography
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There is no doubt that good friends and lasting relationships make life full and beautiful. Experts say if you have just two close friends you are very lucky. In A. Scott Berg’s, Kate Remembered (Putnam, 370 pages) the author shares his remarkable friendship with the great actress, Katherine Hepburn.
Kate Remembered is...
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