By Eleni P. Austin
When real life couples sing together, there’s a combustible energy that never really goes away. Even if that couple’s romantic relationship has ended, that chemistry rarely recedes. It was palpable for Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash as well as Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa (both couples remained married), as well as divorced couples Sonny &...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
By Dennis Shelly
A traditional home cinema setup includes a 5.1 or 7.1 system with an Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. The A/V receiver supplies electricity to the speakers, decodes the soundtrack, and links devices such as DVD and Blu-ray players. Thanks to built-in electronics, many speakers can now power and decode themselves. Today's televisions also serve as...
By Rick Riozza
The autumn wine scene here in the desert is dynamic. Wine trade tastings are a happening at many of our local hotels; Wine events, such as last week’s LULU Catering & Events Wine & Dine Around the World—which was a blast! eld at the Palm Springs’ Airport; and, wine tasting dinners, such as the one serving up...
By Janet McAfee
Calling all animal lovers! The two adorable Shepherd mix brother pups pictured here are among the 93 homeless dogs and puppies hoping for homes at our Riverside County Shelter in Thousand Palms. The facility also currently houses 49 adorable cats and kittens. When Dick and Harry were brought into the county Coachella Valley Animal Campus on October...
By Haddon Libby
Having spent many summers in Maine as a child, my prayers go out to the people of the Lewiston, Maine area following another mass shooting by the hands of a mentally unstable neighbor. We need to take mental health seriously in this country. This starts locally with more mental health facilities.
I want to talk about something that...
Did your Friendly Neighbor tell you that you were in Good Hands and Offer You a Piece of the Rock? REALLY???
So you were out Trick or Treating and you were in an auto accident. The insurance adjuster has told you “we will take care of you and you do not need a lawyer?”
Do you believe that sh_t? Insurance companies...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
If you research the Keto diet, it’s likely you’ll end up confused and conflicted on what and who to believe. There is so much misinformation online about Keto. I stand for Keto. It’s worked for me and for hundreds of women I’ve worked with for over 5 years. It isn’t a “fad” diet and isn’t unhealthy. It’s...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Our bodies sometimes serve as the symbolic ground where order and disorder fight for supremacy," writes storyteller Caroline Kettlewell. Here's good news, Aries: For you, order will triumph over disorder in the coming weeks. In part through your willpower and in part through life's grace, you will tame the forces of...
By Nadia Popova
I was born and raised in Ukraine where people walk a lot. Till today my 75 years old mother walks every day whether it’s just a brisk walk or grocery shopping trip.
As you might know many countries in Europe has its cultural history of people being more active due to every day walking habits.
Here is why.
Walking Protects...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
In May 2019, New York University conducted a panel discussion that approached nicotine from a harm reduction perspective, particularly regarding marginalized communities who smoke the most. Panelists included Dr. Sheila Vakharia, a researcher for the Office of Academic Engagement at the Drug Policy Alliance; Senior Editor Helen Redmond, LCSW of Filter; and Dr. Marewa Glover, the director of...
By Crystal Harrell
Cannabis 21+ opened its doors in February of 2021 in Palm Desert, with a mission of making cannabis more accessible to first-time users. So often, first-time dispensary buyers can feel overwhelmed when walking into the dispensary and seeing all the different strains and products available. The goal at Cannabis 21+ is to provide a safe and comfortable...
Movie Musicals made quite an impression this Summer at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, where audiences were encouraged to sing along with all their favorite musicals while watching them in all their technicolor glory on the BIG screen. As the Summer came to a close, more than one attendee came up to say, “We want more!”
Well, Summer may be...
By Crystal Harrell
Established in 2014, Within & Without is a solo music project spanning nearly a decade of trial and error from songwriter and Coachella Valley-raised musician Kurt Schawacker. Having just released his new full-length metal record, Hymns of a Dying World, to all music streaming platforms, Kurt brings audiences heavy riffs, soaring melodies, and sonic energy that metamorphosizes...
By DeAnn Lubell
Roccie Hill is an American writer and a native Californian. She received her BA in Philosophy and History at UCLA, and her MA in Creative Writing at San Francisco State University, where her short stories appeared regularly in the literary quarterly. After graduate school, she moved to Salinas, where she worked with César Chavez as part of...
By Eleni P. Austin
The experimental and improvisational music made by the free-form five-piece, The Third Mind, seems as far away as you can get from the gritty Roots Rock that Dave Alvin has made as a solo artist and with his first band, The Blasters.
Not so, says Dave, who recently explained that he “doesn’t consider The Third Mind to...
The beer and beverage distributor to host anniversary celebration in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. — This weekend, to recognize over half a century as the main beer and beverage distributor to over 60 cities in Southern California, Heimark Distributing is hosting their 60th anniversary celebration at the new Acrisure Arena, in Palm Desert. The event will celebrate more than...
By Dennis Shelly
What is a Phishing attack and what are Phishing Emails?
The name "phishing" is a variation on the word "fishing," as criminals dangle a fake "lure" (a legitimate-looking email, website, or ad) in the hopes that consumers will "bite" and provide the details the criminals seek – such as credit card numbers, account numbers, passwords, usernames, or other...
By Rick Riozza
In the past few columns, we’ve figuratively filled your wine nook with a fun assortment of Italian wines. Chianti has always been a fine vino transition from the roses of summer to the solid red wines of the holiday season. But now, it’s time to raise our glasses to the mercurial moods of Merlot.
It’s been almost 20...
By Janet McAfee
Kittyland Cat and Kitten Rescue celebrates the adoption of a special needs kitty named Fletcher. A disabled homeless cat, Fletcher was expected to live his life out at the Sanctuary in Desert Hot Springs. The beautiful cat has a neurological condition that impacts his mobility and a rare eye disorder where his eyes are one third the...
By Haddon Libby
Last week’s article focused on Forbes list of the 400 wealthiest Americans. This week, let’s look at the youngest billionaires in the United States.
It is no surprise that it is easier to become a billionaire if you have billionaire parents or grandparents. If you don’t come from that gene pool, if you go to Harvard or Stanford,...
With Halloween around the corner there will be more partying and people on dark streets. That often means more Accidents and fatalities…yielding fewer smiles.
When Accidents happen, you may not need a lawyer! However, before you talk to an adjuster or police, hire an attorney, or sign any papers, contact me for a FREE ACCIDENT Strategy, Analysis Consultation. If you don't need a...
By Aimee Mosco
We are multi-faceted, creative beings with many interests, so we are in various stages of creation at all times. Since expected outcomes or creations only become possible when they begin with goals, there is great value in taking time to set clear goals that are meaningful to you. This can take some effort to do, but it...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
The 16th Annual Concert for Autism returns to the Tack Room Tavern Indio CA. at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The Main Event was Saturday, October 21, from 3 p.m. to midnight. Autism (ASD) is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. It impacts the normal development of...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Shadow work is a psychological practice that has been deeply healing for me. It involves exploring the dark places in my soul and being in intimate contact with my unripe and wounded aspects. Engaging in this hard labor ensures that my less beautiful qualities never take control of me and never...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Rule 1: Don’t eat candy for the wrong reasons.
Remember, you aren’t eating the gummy bears for their vitamins or minerals (there are none), fiber (none again) or health benefits (nada, nil, zilch). You’re eating your treats for their taste and the pleasure of indulging. So choose the indulgence you actually want, not the one you think...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
This last week was the Great American Shake Out where millions around the world practiced the “Duck, Cover and Hold” exercise on what to do when and earthquake strikes. Many scientists believe California is overdue for a major earthquake, and we are! If you live anywhere in Californian, you live on or near an earthquake...
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When it comes to health and fitness in the Coachella Valley, there is no other fitness instructor/fitness center/published author more passionate and knowledgeable than Michael Butler.
For close to 20 years, Michael has operated the valley’s Premier athletic health and wellness fitness center, KINETIX HEALTH & PERFORMANCE CENTER, on Wild Cat Drive in Palm Desert....
By Crystal Harrell
Shadow Mountain Club was originally the vision of developer Cliff Henderson, known as the “Father of Palm Desert”. Starting with the purchase of 620 acres in 1946, the Club was conceived as a planned community for those wanting to enjoy the club’s planned tennis, golf, swimming, horseback riding, dinner, and dancing amenities.
In 2010, the City of Palm...
Jen Silverman’s proudly queer play about five women on the verge of “thea-tah”
Desert Ensemble Theater (DET), in residence at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will present Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties by award-winning playwright Jen Silverman. This “fult-tilt lesbian/bi-curious/genderqueer/Shakespearean comedy for everyone," (New York Times) explores anger, sex, love and the “thea-tah” through the experiences of five...
The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) unveiled its 2024 poster ahead of the upcoming event taking place January 4-15, 2024. Collaborating with renowned American artist and Palm Springs resident, Shag, this year's bold and colorful design is inspired by mid-century modern aesthetics, celebrating the Festival's 35th-anniversary and beautiful desert location. Festival passes for the 2024 event are currently available and on sale at www.psfilmfest.org.
Shag,...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Memphis music moved me so and I’ve never been the same, Otis Redding, Aretha and Ray Charles too, you know they changed my game.” That’s iconic rocker Paul Rodgers humbly acknowledging his early influences on “Living It Up,” a track off his brand new solo album, Midnight Rose.
Paul has been a part of the Rock &...
COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE INVITED TO DESERT ARC ITALIAN FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 FROM 9:00 am TO 3:00 pm ALL PROCEEDS BENEFITTING DESERT ARC
By Madeline Zuckerman
Desert Arc, a leading nonprofit established within the Coachella Valley in 1959, is celebrating its 65th Anniversary of enhancing the quality of life and creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
October generally brings our Santa Ana winds. Many feel that with recent rain, our fire season is over. That is so far from the truth reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Fire season is year-round, and we are approaching the height of fire season. Two to three days of a Santa Ana wind, and fuels will...
By DeAnn Lubell
Alane Levinsohn is a rarity. I have known this kind, intelligent, creative woman for over four years and she never ceases to amaze me with her abilities and talents. If you ever need a friend when in need, Alane is your gal. She can wield a construction tool as easy as a paintbrush. If you love the...
How about your tech devices?
By Dennis Shelly
Following COVID-19, some have called for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic. These calls are motivated by a belief that the outbreak could have been predicted and avoided, or that the spread could have been more effectively limited, resulting in less social and economic disruption. If we draw the...
By Rick Riozza
Wine labels seemingly have always been in vogue. Jars discovered in the tomb of King Tutankhamen (1352 BC) had wine labels with details which would meet some countries’ existing wine label laws. And then there is the recorded history of a handwritten wine label made of parchment and tied with string to the neck of a bottle...
By Janet McAfee
The Dachshund/Chihuahua mother dog and her seven puppies had a challenging start in life. Although their owner loved his dogs, he was without housing and camped outside a local Walmart. The hot summer was approaching and having that many animals is an overwhelming task when one is homeless. A good Samaritan suggested the young man relinquish the...
By Haddon Libby
Forbes Magazine recently released its 42nd annual list of the four hundred richest Americans. Former President Donald Trump denounced the list and called Forbes, a “China Propanganda Machine, EXPOSED.” He also called it the “Fake Forbes list” and “an antique.” His antics came about as this former commander-in-chief and leader of the free world was dropped from the list...
OK, I look familiar because I was here last week cleaning your carpets, painting your house or making a delivery.
I forgot to thank you for letting me use your bathroom last week while I was outside working. Before I got out, I opened the window so I would not disturb you while coming in the front door.
...
Ever wonder why carbs are so addictive? It has to do with chemicals that travel from the stomach to the part of the brain where you produce dopamine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that affects the brain’s pleasure and reward centers. Once these areas of the brain are stimulated, you’ll keep wanting more of the addictive substance, whether it’s alcohol,...
By Marissa Willman
There's something truly magical about a babymoon, a vacation and celebration all in one. For those seeking the perfect babymoon escape, the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach offers a dreamy haven, complete with a serene beachfront location, world-class spa, and an array of memorable experiences for expectant parents. Here, you can unwind and bond before your bundle of...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): JooHee Yoon is an illustrator and designer. She says, “So much of artmaking is getting to know yourself through the creative process, of making mistakes and going down rabbit holes of research and experimentation that sometimes work out—and sometimes don’t.” She adds, “The failures are just as important as the successes.”...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
It's common knowledge that healthy sleep is one of the pillars of a healthy body, but most people do not sleep enough. How many hours do you sleep a night? Would you like to sleep more and better? Here are the tips that can help you with that:
1. Follow a regular sleep routine: Try to go...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
October is breast cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer (BC) is detected early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. Five to ten percent of BC cases in the...
By Crystal Harrell
After featuring multiple warm-up events, the 2023 16th Annual Concert for Autism Main Event is here. The benefit concert is taking place Saturday, October 21st at The Tack Room Tavern in Indio, CA, starting at 3pm in the afternoon and going until midnight.
The Annual Concert for Autism is produced by a group of musicians who have personal...
By Kim Waltrip
The dangers of drug abuse, particularly the alarming presence of fentanyl, has reached deep into our communities. It has affected my family, a few of my friends and it trickles down into our society as a whole. One pill can kill, and that's all it takes to devastate one person, one family, one community.
The potency of fentanyl...
By Crystal Harrell
The fall season has finally arrived, and a festive new way to celebrate the season is haunting its way through the Coachella Valley this October. The Riverside County SCARE & Pumpkin Festival will take place at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, starting on September 29 and lasting through the end of October.
“When we first took over...
The Academy of Musical Performance (AMP) is thrilled to announce the grand unveiling of its brand-new stage side studio space. This exciting event promises to be an evening filled with live music, on site made to order Pizza, and the celebration of local artistry.
At the heart of this celebration will be the incredible musical talent of AMP's student bands, who will...
By Eleni P. Austin
Sometimes, contrary or opposite forces are actually complimentary, interconnected and independent in the natural world. They raise each other up as they interrelate to one and other. The tangible dualities of light and dark, fire and water, are the physical manifestation of the Chinese Yin Yang philosophy, but it could just as easily be describing the...
5 Ways A Smart Home Can Improve Your Life.
By Dennis Shelly
Life has become easier as a result of smart technological developments. Suddenly, you can use voice commands or smartphone applications to turn off lights, lock doors, and more. Smart home technologies, according to the US Department of Energy, also help to the smooth and effective operation of our electric...
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