By Eleni P. Austin
If you came of age in the ‘70s, you might remember a classic deadpan bit from “Saturday Night Live.” In the Spring of 1976, producer Lorne Michaels rather seriously offered the Beatles a certified check for 3,000 if they would get back together and perform on the show. “Divide it any way you want. If you...
By Rebecca Pikus
Dimitri Halkidis has pulled it off again!! --- beautifully, with an upcoming Exhibition honoring Steven Chase at his Gallery 446 in Palm Springs.
When Steven Chase -- iconic Palm Springs Interior Designer, --was honored by Desert AIDS Project at “A Valentine’s Gala” in 1993, along with former first lady Betty Ford and McDonald’s heiress Joan Kroc, the program...
By Janet McAfee
We humans cheerfully celebrate our nation’s Independence Day this week with fun, food, and fireworks. As we barbeque in the backyard with friends and family, it might be tempting to include our special four-legged family members. However, the 4th of July is the worst day of the year for our canine friends. The loud noise from fireworks...
By Rick Riozza
Around this hot time of year, I usually get a bunch of comments about where & when, how & why I should be writing or at least commenting on some of the wonderful and refreshing wine venues happening around town.
So here you go . . .
A shout-out to my cocktilian friends, Alfredo and Hector, over at...
JODOROWSKY’S DUNE
Alejandro Jodorowsky is a charismatic 85-year-old Chilean-French idiosyncratic filmmaker. He’s also a writer, graphic novelist, actor, playwright, musician, all around madman and part time guru. Jodo, as he is known by his many friends and fans, is first and foremost a passionate artist. He has the soul of a creator who operates with a ferocious vision that...
By Heidi Simmons
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The Goldfinch
By Donna Tartt
Fiction
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On the bestseller list since its debut last October, Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch, (Little, Brown, 775 pages) continues to be a run-away success. Is everyone reading this book because everyone else is reading this book? At $30, this lengthy tome may be good vacation reading, but is it great literature?
The story is...
By Haddon Libby
Six years ago, the economies of the world and particularly the United States faced the real risk of a depression that could have been worse than the Great Depression of 1929. While the subsequent recovery has stripped our economy of large swathes of middle class jobs, the economy appears to have stabilized.
This is partially proven by the...
By Dale Gribow
If you were unlucky and got arrested for a DUI over the July 4th weekend then remember you do not just have to appear in court on the date on the yellow citation you were given when arrested. You also have to deal with the Department of Motor Vehicles. An arrest for a DUI kicks in two...
The words alone are making fire officials cringe says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It will be a long three day 4th of July weekend. As drought conditions worsen and the fire danger escalates many cities are considering, or are moving forward with, suspending the allowance of Safe and Sane Fireworks sales and discharge. Yet many cities still allow fireworks, and...
Kiva Zip is a micro-lending effort that helps alleviate poverty. With as little as $5.00, you can be part of Kiva Zip and help upstart entrepreneurs at changing their life’s trajectory.
ShareKitchen is proud to announce its association with Kiva Zip as a trustee to this worthy group. Being a trustee means that we can sponsor upstart entrepreneurs at raising...
By John Paul Valdez
Desert Hot Springs is the first part of the high desert. Looking at a map, you’ll see that it stretches from Sky Valley to SkyBorne. Just to the north towns like Yucca Valley, Moreno Valley, Thousand Palms and even Joshua Tree come into play. It’s a vast area that is largely underdeveloped for now.
Many unsuccessful attempts...
By Julie Buehler
Whether it’s the extra inches on Richard Sherman’s outstretched hands to knock down a Colin Kaepernick pass, a hockey puck stopped short of the goal line by a mound of soft snow or the tying goal scored on the final play of World Cup action, every instance of effort and luck collude in a collision of circumstance...
By Flint Wheeler
Jason Kidd’s desertion of the Nets to Milwaukee came suddenly although not quite unexpectedly, given his history of burning bridges. Kidd's tenure in Brooklyn apparently will be short, as he is thought to have had a Bucks job in hand when he went to the Nets’ executives — above general manager Billy King's head — and asked...
Week of July 3
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Would you like your savings account to grow? Then deposit money into in it on a consistent basis. Would you like to feel good and have a lot of physical energy? Eat healthy food, sleep as much as you need to, and exercise regularly. Do you want people...
By Sunny Simon
Recently one of my favorite clients called me. She had distressing news to report and it had to do with a heavy dose of rejection. Donna accepted a new job last February. We both felt it was a good match for her skills and expertise. The compensation package was generous and she was excited about the company,...
Dr. Kadile, I know that you are an Osteopathic physician, but what is the difference between an osteopath and a chiropractor?
-Cynthia, Bermuda Dunes
Cynthia, osteopaths (D.O. or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) and chiropractors (D.C. or Doctor of Chiropractic) have similarities but are very different.
Osteopathic medicine was developed by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, MD, in 1874, at a time when conventional...
The Cool Place to Hang Out This Summer
By Tracy Dietlin
Upon my first visit to Hacienda Cantina and Beach Club, I did not know what to expect, but I did have some preconceived ideas that were quickly squashed. I assumed that it would only be for young hipsters and skinny beautiful model types. I figured we would have a quick...
By Heidi Simmons
After filmmakers arrive and check in with Palm Springs International Short Film Festival & Film Market at the Renaissance Hotel, they mostly gather at the Stella Artois Hospitality Lounge. Between screenings and industry events, the lounge is a relaxing place to mangé, mingle and meet. Generous sponsors provide free snacks and drinks, while kindly ShortFest volunteers dote...
By Heidi Simmons
The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival & Film Market attracts the best short films the world has to offer. A major part of the festival is to celebrate rising talent and promote student films. This year’s ShortFest included four winners of the 41st Student Academy Awards competition.
The 2014 Academy Winning films are:
“Owned” by Daniel Clark and...
This Saturday, June 28th @ 9 PM
by Lisa Morgan
The Date Shed stage just might buckle under the weight of the life and music Big Mountain will be bringing to it. Unmatched by any worldly musician I have had the pleasure of interviewing to date, is the depth of thought, experience, education and heart that is sure to pour out...
By Noe Gutierrez
Reggae Residency is the payoff that comes from being inspired by great individuals who are accomplished and continue to do great things out of the desire to affect others positively. Ronnie King is that inspiration. King is a multi-platinum, Oscar and Grammy nominated, Diamond Certified (more than 10 million units) producer, composer, arranger, musician and philanthropist. He...
First place week one winners were Cody, Matt & Sal! These guys won a gift certificate to Musicians Outlet and will be moving on to compete in the finals for a shot at 3 days/2 nights in Vegas from Crater Lake Vodka, a 1-3 track recorded demo plus 12 hours of studio time from S.I.R. Entertainment Studios as well...
Wednesday, July 2. $10 @ Door, First Come First Serve, While They Last
By Lisa Morgan
Prepare to get wickedly Sublimed Wednesday, July 2nd as the internationally popular tribute band, Sublimed, makes a stop in Palm Desert on its 2014 Sublimed Music Tour. This powerful, sonic squad of three musicians, have individual bios and resumes that would blow your mind. Having...
By Eleni P. Austin
Underneath the wigs and the boobs, Dolly Parton is truly a master-craftsman. In the nearly 50 years she has been a recording artist, Parton has been a pioneer and a trail-blazer.
Dolly Parton was born in Sevier County, Tennessee, the fourth of 12 children. Her father paid the doctor who helped deliver her with a bag of...
By Monica Morones
For the level of work artist Steve Pabst is producing it is hard to believe that he only has three art shows under his belt. From winning first place at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival for "traditional media” in Feburary of 2014, to his piece “Meow” currently chosen to be displayed at Venus Art...
By Mrs Fett
E3 has wrapped up, and with that, has come a bombardment of press releases, panels, parties, and meetings, all to discuss and argue the best and worst of what E314 had to offer. I had the opportunity to see the convention center the day before it opened, a gift I took full advantage of. Although I was...
By Julie Buehler
Fact is; I don’t have THAT many brain cells to spare.
I’m not willing to waste them speculating where Carmelo Anthony is going to land since he’s optioned out of his contract with the New York Knicks.
This week, LeBron James’ decided to “opt-out” of his final 2 years with the Miami Heat, but, according to sources, that doesn’t...
By Flint Wheeler
Ratings for the one match between USA vs Portugal equaled that of the NBA Finals and World Series. While soccer may not have surpassed our national pastime as the go-to third sport option. If I were major league baseball, I'd be trying real hard to be relevant right about now. It's pretty easy to say that the World Cup has already...
Looking for something fun for your child to get involved in this summer? Get them down to the new Palm Springs Skate Park and enroll them in summer Camp!
One week summer packages begin June 23, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to noon for four weeks at the new skate park, located at 405 S. Pavilion Way.
The fee is...
By Kurt Martin
This past weekend former POWER players TJ Bennett and Michael Massi joined the elusive list of former and current POWER players to be picked up by a professional team. Palm Springs had already seen five of their former players get drafted three weeks ago in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft including outfielder Don Clark (St. Mary’s) and Tanner...
By Janet McAfee
The dog’s wail echoed through the granite canyons, carried by the soft winds, the plaintiff sound relaying distress and urgency. It was a scorching June day in the Coachella Valley. Countless stray and abandoned animals die from the elements every year, and the frightened dog on the mountain was about to become another tragic statistic.
I receive many...
By Rick Riozza
Well—I’m rather flattered that LA Times food and wine writer, Irene Virbila, one of my favorite gourmet critics around town, utilized the title of her latest wine article “a Bouquet of Rosés”, the same title I used a couple of years ago for one of my Rosé articles. She probably had the column tucked away and now...
By Robin E. Simmons
TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION
There’s nothing that any movie critic can say that will impact the box office of this silly, loud, violent juggernaut that just won’t quit. It will go on forever as long as it continues to be a virtual license to print big bucks. The preceding trilogy (2007-2011) has already stolen more than $2.6...
By Heidi Simmons
The solstice has passed and it is officially summer! At this time of year, it seems appropriate, maybe mandatory, to make a reading list. Something about this warm season says relax -- and reading does exactly that. It is great to enjoy a good book in a cool shady place or while you catch a few rays....
By Haddon Libby
If you feel the same way as me, ignorance seems to be running rampant and picking up speed throughout society. Whether it is an ignorant statement by a city council person or Fox News where they ‘report and you decide’ (whether the information shared with you is true), there seems to be an active dumbing down going...
By Dale Gribow
Merchants are at risk with under-staffed stores that allow crooks to “do their thing”. With the “down economy” many people are hurting and committing crimes they might not have performed if they had a job. Many of our neighbors are drinking to stay “cool” and not using good common sense and commit uncharacteristic crimes.
One shoplifter trick is...
By John Paul Valdez
Where are we now that it has been five years since the Great Recession? It was the most devastating economic event since the Great Depression in the 1930’s. Eight million jobs lost have been replaced. Unfortunately, they have been replaced with largely lower paying jobs. These jobs are mostly in retail and restaurants. Some are in...
Summer is officially here and with more than half the U.S. currently in drought, there are concerns over the consequences of not only the country's crop yields and wildfires, but also on human health reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
We will see wildfires increase as well as soils drying out resulting in the amount of airborne particles, such as pollen...
POP-UP ALERT - One Night Only - On Friday, June 27th Chef Reese Murakami of Kobe Steakhouse will be crafting his own special affair entitled Akamai Ohana. Held at ShareKitchen, dinner features some of the best produce of Southern California sourced from Chino Farms in Rancho Santa Fe. Diners will be treated to fresh pulled mozzarella, beautifully cooked duck breasts and Columbia...
Ticket Sales Will Help Community Service Agency Feed Hundreds
AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) is raffling off a 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet from Desert European Motorcars’ Audi Rancho Mirage in support of the organization’s food voucher program, which supplies nutritional support to low income men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS.
“We thought the raffle would be a fun way to help...
By Craig Michaels
A 19 room spa and resort, the Vista Ventana recently opened their doors in March of 2014. The newly remodeled resort is a throwback to a bygone era. Decorated in Mid-century style with a funky flair, this little gem of a hotel brings a bit of South Beach Miami to DHS. The Mid Century appointed rooms and...
Week of June 26
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to an astrologer named Astrolocherry (astrolocherry.tumblr.com), Aries is the sign of the freedom fighter, the explorer, the daredevil, and the adventurer. That's all true; I agree with her. But here's an important caveat. As you get older, it's your duty to harness all that hot energy on...
By Bronwyn Ison
America’s waistlines continue to expand. The United States is number one on the top 10 List of most obese countries. Obesity is a public health concern and approximately 150-billion dollars annually is spent treating obesity in America. This is not an article about how obese our country is but rather an informative piece on how to trim...
By Sunny Simon
If you are currently in a job search don’t let the rising temps slow you down. Often job seekers mistakenly think recruiting action screeches to a halt from June through August due to the vacation schedules of hiring managers and HR staff. Not so. In the corporate world, there is no such thing as a summer escape...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
Summer is upon us – a time for parties, fun and… beauty! You might have a barbeque, a pool get together, or….a Botox party.
Botox has become a common household word, having been one of the fastest growing cosmetic, non-surgical procedures available. As we roll into summer and strive to look our best during swimsuit season, having...
By Tracy Dietlin
Every now and again a band comes along that has so much passion, energy and drive that you know they are destined for greatness. That is the case with Bridger. Only together for about one year, they have taken the desert by storm by packing the house at every show they have played. Their raw energy is...
By Heidi Simmons
Who do you have to be to have an opinion on a film, right? It is one of the great pleasures about movies – anyone can critique a film and share his or her insights with others. It is how movies become a part of our shared culture. The ShortFest opened Tuesday, June 17 and continues through...
By Heidi Simmons
Among the pleasures of the Palm Springs ShortFest is not just the treasury of terrific films, but also the abundance of tremendous talent. With so many filmmakers from all over the world, and so close to Hollywood, the ShortFest is a great opportunity to meet important people and learn something about the filmmaking process and business.
As part...
By Robin E SImmons
Based on the stage play by Horton Foote (1916-2009), Tim Guinee, who has starred in Homeland, Revolution and The Good Wife, makes his directorial debut in this tense short film set in Texas immediately after World War I.
CW Rowe (Charles Haid) has it all. He owns the local cotton gin, and that makes him the richest man in town. Rowe’s rise...
George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television and on Saturday, September 6th he brings his comedy to the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center.
George Lopez’s multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. For two seasons, Lopez hosted Lopez Tonight, a late-night television talk show on TBS, which represented...
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