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By Janet McAfee Shane's War is heading out to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus the week of May 19 through May 24. This public shelter, operated by Riverside County Department of Animal Services, is tucked away on the north side of the 10 freeway in an industrial section of Thousand Palms with little traffic. The facility houses stray and unwanted...
By Rick Riozza In theological circles, the debate still rages on whether sinful man has the honest free will to choose to love a Holy God—or is it God who does the choosing first. On a much lighter note, there is no question that we have free-volition to decide or not, what wine to drink tonight: one made with organically...
By Raymond Bill With the hot summer rapidly approaching, many of my favorite restaurants will be closing or limiting their hours of operation. There are a few places that will not only be open through the off season, but will also flourish. One particular restaurant that caters to locals and tourists alike, offering high quality Italian cuisine at a casual...
By Robin E. Simmons GODZILLA In 1954 King Kaiju first stomped his way into our collective cinematic consciousness. Sixty years and 28 incarnations later, Gareth Edwards and Legendary Pictures deliver an origin story that incorporates a contemporary sensitivity with cutting edge technology that does not betray all that has gone before with the mighty Gojira. Simply put, this GODZILLA is...
By Heidi Simmons ----- Chance By Kem Nunn Fiction ----- With over 37 million people in the state, California is a melting pot of characters each living out a story. For author Kem Nunn, it is a rich environment that he has found irresistible in his work. In Nunn’s sixth novel, Chance (Scribner, 336 pages) the setting is San Francisco and in the...
By Heidi Simmons When most non-profits get together for a golf tournament, it’s to draw big crowds and raise big money. But on this perfect day in May, with temperatures in the low 70s and a cool breeze blowing over the ponds and putting greens of the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, the tournament is simply for big fun. “Today is about...

SPLASH HOUSE

SPLASH HOUSE ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR PALM SPINGS’ POOL & MUSIC WEEKEND RETURNING JUNE 13-15 Acts Include: Moby, Claude VonStroke, Tycho, Kaytranada, Toro y Moi, XXYYXX, Neon Indian, Les Sins, Poolside, Anna Lunoe, Bixel Boys, Sweater Beats, Justin Jay & more! SPLASH HOUSE, a Palm Springs Pool Festival, returns to the desert June 13-15, to usher in the summer season with some...
Day Life Dancing Hits The Desert In Conjunction With LED and Goldenvoice Summer Season Kicks Off On Memorial Day. Hacienda Beach Club Host Splash House June 13-16 Forget what you think you know about Palm Springs – Frank Sinatra impersonators, purple rinses, piano lounges – Hacienda Beach Club is set to usher in a new phase in the desert’s entertainment offerings. By...
By Haddon Libby If you own or work at a business where tips are part of the compensation, know that you are increasingly likely to be audited by the IRS due to suspicions related to the under-reporting of tip income. Penalties are significant. As one example, San Francisco restaurant Fior D’Italia paid a fine of $23,000 on top significant legal...
By Dale Gribow A DMV administrative per se hearing presumes a driver is per se under the influence if the DUI CHEMICAL RESULTS (PAS aka Preliminary Alcohol Screening or Blood), show the driver to be .08 or higher. Thus if you are stopped for a possible DUI, in order to save your California Driver’s License or driving privileges, you must...
By John Paul Valdez To everyone outside of the Coachella Valley, this area is known as Palm Springs. It doesn’t bother most visitors that we have townships all up and down the valley. At the heart of all the new excitement in the new Coachella Valley is resurgent Palm Springs which is currently enjoying a real boom in economic activity. Some...

No Stroke!

Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States. It is the third leading cause of death. Each year, approximately 795,000 people suffer a stroke. “However, studies show that up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by working with a healthcare professional to reduce personal risk says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.” May is National...
BY DIANE MARLIN- DIRKX We attended a very spiffy and sartorially special luncheon the other day at one of our splendid desert eateries known for its toque-worthy chef, as well as its people-watching gustatory groupies. The head-swirling at the tables was mind-boggling. We were there to watch the roll-out of a new fashion collection labeled Grayse, designed by Marie Gray,...
By Karen Creasey Often I have swimmers ask me what they can do to take the boredom out of a swim workout or any workout for that matter.   Exercise boredom is not exclusive to swimming. Even the most eager and dedicated fitness enthusiast gets bored with exercise. It is common to find a workout niche and stay in it...
”Where Dreams Come Alive!” Support and Education for Local Music and Arts (S.E.L.M.A.) continues to see the value in promoting the growth of local non-profit organization, Futurenomic Resources (F.R.I.). F.R.I. is breaking down the barriers created by cultural/social economic status’ and the decrease of music and arts education. Through music and dance, F.R.I. has been “Making Dreams Come Alive” nationwide for...

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of May 15 © Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the path ahead divides in two, Aries, I am hoping you can work some magic that will allow you to take both ways at once. If you do master this riddle, if you can creatively figure out how to split yourself without doing any harm, I have...

“Just Add Swim”

Free Event on May 10 Featured US Olympic Swim Champions Teaching Water Safety to Families By Judith Salkin With accidental drowning listed as one of the top causes of childhood deaths, several Coachella Valley non-profits banded together including the Family YMCA of the Desert and Swim to Win Foundation, to offer free swim lessons to families and children on Saturday, May...
By Sunny Simon The other day a friend asked me to name one thing for which I am grateful. I consistently express gratitude over multiple blessings; however, the first thing that came to mind at that moment was my work. The ability to align my skills with a fulfilling career is the backdrop of my professional life. Some individuals know from...
By Dr Maria Lombardo We often hear patients talk about how they have been wanting to do a cosmetic consultation for a very long time but they were “afraid coming to the doctor’s office would be intimidating” or “thought it would be expensive” or “I’m not ready to do a procedure right now”. At Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery, we always make the...
By Lisa Morgan If you can drive it, they can wrap it. If you can fly it, they can wrap it. If you can stand on top of a Fiat in the middle of the Honda Center for the LA KISS Arena Football team, and play a kickass guitar solo while swinging your rock and roll hair, well...they can definitely...
Looking for things to do with school wrapping up and summer on its way? The City of La Quinta’s Community Services Department always has lots of fun planned for its residents and neighbors. The La Quinta Community Services Department has popular activities lined up, from the family-favorite flicks in their Moonlight Movies series to a tour of the valley’s best...
LOCALS ROCK! 50% Off Breakfast & Lunch @ Sessions Flash your ID or business card that shows you work or live locally and you’ll receive 50% off your breakfast or lunch! Valid Monday – Thursday, thru 9/30/14 MOM ROCKS May Spa Special @ Rock Spa Show Mom you care with a relaxing 50-minute Deep Tissue Massage for just $99 (a 25% discount...
Four of the funniest guys in Hollywood, the Wayans brothers, all on one stage when Keenen Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon head to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, June 21st with their Wayans Brothers Live! show. The trailblazing linchpin of the family, Keenen Ivory Wayans, got his start appearing in iconic sitcoms like CHiPs and Cheers. He went on...
By Julie Buehler I’ll be in New York City as you read this, likely enjoying a jog through Central Park, I can bring you back some authentic NYC litter if you like. There will also a record 30 NFL draft prospects that will be in NYC with me for the 2014 NFL Players Selection Meeting, aka, the draft. It’s the most watched,...
By Flint Wheeler Just as the Clippers stood together in silently protesting team owner Donald Sterling's racist remarks by turning their warmup shirts inside out prior to Game 4, they excelled as one, particularly down the stretch in the 126-121 victory. Striped necktie loosened, shirt collar unbuttoned, Clippers coach Doc Rivers, the undeniable leader of a team negotiating its way through...
Friday Night at Hamilton's Hamin' It Up With Top Notch Comedy & Magic! This Friday, May 9th at 8 pm $10 Cover Hamilton's Sports Bar and Grill is making sure that everyone attending their comedy night this Friday is going to leave in stitches. For a mere $10 per person, Hamilton's patrons will enjoy entertainment from three top notch entertainers: Jordon Hahn,...

Deadend Paradox

By Lisa Morgan Deadend Paradox is quite possibly one the best bands flying under our desert music scene's radar, but not for long. This band and their music, born and bred here in the Coachella Valley, cut their teeth on the same ideals and punk rock influences from which their musical upperclassmen developed the infamous Stoner Rock genre. All three...

Trini Lopez

He's NOT Making a Come Back. He Never Left and He's Here to Stay by Lisa Morgan I had received the invitation from our resident, award winning film maker, Chip Miller, to attend the world premiere, celebration and screening of music legend, Trini Lopez's, "Fly Like an Eagle”. I was intrigued to see what the famous, original Latin pop star would...
By Eleni P. Austin The word epiphany comes from the Greek, (of course!) Aside from the religious connotations, the word is defined as “an experience of sudden and strong realization.” Musical epiphanies are few and far between. Sometimes an artist or band has them at the beginning of their career, like Marshall Crenshaw, Tracy Chapman and Liz Phair. Their debuts were...
By Rebecca Pikus Snake Jagger is a painter who truly loves capturing his subjects & putting a tongue-in-cheek twist on it!  Whether Desert Landscapes, Catalina Island, or animal paintings,something is always aschew, but you have to look for it!  Not only is his art delightful, but so is his outgoing personality!  Snake is a legend in the Desert -- AND...
By Janet McAfee Dogs love to travel! If you own a dog, chances are he races to go with you whenever you gather up your car keys. Dogs are natural nomads, traveling in packs in the wild. They are curious creatures who love seeing new places and meeting new friends. Traveling with pets has become easier with more hotels and...
By Rick Riozza For the Palm Springs, Cathedral City, and Rancho Mirage crowd, there’s no better place to grab a nice bottle of wine than over at Desert Wine and Spirits. Costa and Zola Nichols have consistently provided our thirsty desert with beverages and libations for many years—along with their very friendly demeanor. And the news about this place has...
By Lisa Morgan There's a new venue for live music in town and it has everything you and your family, even your four legged members, could want for an afternoon or evening of fun, food and fantastic classic rock. It continues to surprise me that even with a highly visible location, on Highway 111 across from The River in Rancho...

COMING SOON!

By Robin E. Simmons After informally surveying, or possibly annoying, dozens of strangers in Westfield’s food court, more than 80% of the people I spoke to said they were planning to see a movie in a theater this summer. Only 80%! Sometimes I assume that everyone is a movie buff, but I know that’s not so. Kind of sad, isn’t...
By Heidi Simmons ----- The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd Fiction ----- We live in a world where there is an ongoing history of shameful human behavior. Recent headlines continue to inform us that people can act in despicable ways. What lessons have we learned? In Sue Monk Kidd’s new novel, The Invention of Wings (Viking, 373 pages), she constructs a first...
Figue Mediterranean to Feature Special Mother's Day Brunch and Dinner Sunday, May 11 in La Quinta Figue Mediterranean (47-474 Washington St., La Quinta; 760-698-9040) is the perfect place to celebrate Mother's Day with family and friends. The popular new Coachella Valley restaurant which was recently rated as the area's best new restaurant by Palm Springs Life, is offering a festive three...
Hot Purple Energy – with a focus on the “Energy”— is partnering with other Palm Springs entities to support National Bike Month with a variety of bike specific events taking place throughout the month. This Saturday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to Noon, is a Bike Festival at Sunrise Park. Hot Purple Energy is providing a photo booth for the...

April

By Bruce Cathcart April is a great month to be here in the Coachella Valley. It seems to be the month to “party” here in the east end of the valley with two weekends of “Coachella” and one weekend of “Stage Coach”. We usually get a little spring cleaning done at our home thanks to the pounding bass drums from...

A STERLING SOCIETY

By Haddon Libby While most people are focused on the racist views and plantation mentality of Los Angeles Clippers owner, Donald Sterling, there are other disturbing societal statements embedded within the story. For Sterling, he has lived in a segregated society for much of his life. When looking at country clubs where the affluent play golf and socialize, people who are...
By Dale Gribow You do not need a lawyer to prepare a Will. You can prepare an entirely handwritten Holographic Will .A business letterhead, hotel stationary or date stamp would invalidate the Will. It must be dated, signed and show a TESTAMENTARY INTENT by stating “This is My Last Will and Testament, dated May 7, 2014 in Palm Desert California.” You...
"Prom and graduation season is here again - this is a time for celebration," says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. "Unfortunately, these happy occasions sometimes involve underage drinking which can result in tragedy. It is therefore critical that parents keep the lines of communication open when it comes to talking to their kids about the dangers of underage drinking and...
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently completed their 2014 listing of the safest and dirtiest fruits and vegetables to eat.  Their annual study is based on FDA and USDA tests of pesticide residues on produce when it reaches the consumer. EWG’s biggest concern at present is that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not complying with a Congressional mandate to publish an annual guide that helps people identify...
By Mrs. Fett Last week SledgeHammer Games gave us the first sneak peek into the next Call of Duty installment. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare will be the first next-gen powered title in its franchise’s history. Their captivating and intriguing trailer stars Kevin Spacey as Jonathan Irons – One of the most powerful men in the world and most likely...
BY DIANE MARLIN- DIRKX A message from Alice’s White Rabbit: They’re late! They’re LATE! Note these very important dates just in to our newsroom: Tomorrow evening, Friday, May 9, 7pm, The Coachella Valley Symphony season finishes on a high note with “Music on the Move,” at the McCallum Theatre with headlining guest soprano Dr. Lisa Lindley performing hits from opera...
By Denise Ortuno Neil Ever since Palm Springs was discovered in the 1853, it has been a source of fascination for both visitors and residents alike. The history of this desert oasis has the makings of a sizzling novel or block buster movie ten times over, and the best part of it is, is that the stories that line Palm...
By Sarahyah Yisrael The Futurenomic Resources' program and Mayor Adam Sanchez brought the DHS Got Talent event to the Coachella Valley and it was the most successful talent showcase to hit Desert Hot Springs! Adon Icon invited three judges, R.C. “Cooley” Carrier, Mr. Billy Tuchscher, and Alvin Taylor. The winner will be selected at the FINALE of the 'DHS Got Talent' show on...
Week of May 8 © Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fireworks displays excite the eyes and lift the spirit. But the smoke and dust they produce can harm the lungs with residues of heavy metals. The toxic chemicals they release may pollute streams and lakes and even groundwater. So is there any alternative? Not yet. No one has...
By Bronwyn Ison Mothers around the world will be celebrated on Sunday the 11th day of May. According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is a proclamation honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood. The influence of mothers on society is preeminent. In the United States, Mother’s Day commenced approximately 150 years ago. An Appalachian homemaker, Anna Jarvis originally proclaimed, “Mother’s Work Day.” This was...
By Sunny Simon As I plunked down my groceries during an early morning food run, the clerk apparently full of caffeine and a dose of the daily news began his tirade. He proceeded to bombard me with a laundry list of negative world happenings as my grocery items were scanned and tallied. I scrutinized his troubled face as I mentally...
By Dr Peter Kadile As a physician and a musician in the local band, The Refills, I will sometimes get asked for medical advice by my fellow musicians. With the Coachella Valley Weekly Music Awards coming up on Sunday, May 18th, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss a few medical issues that are common among musicians. Tennis Elbow...

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