“Now that the outdoor decorations are in place, let’s look at a few indoor safety tips says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.” When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.” When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. When setting up a tree at home, place it away from fireplaces and radiators. “Heated rooms dry live trees...
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
Forged of steel and silicone, this 4½ lb gun is the most realistic First Person Shooter peripheral on the market. And it hasn’t even been released yet! Set to release early 2014, the gun boasts some pretty epic “firing power.”
David Kotkin, creator of peripherals such as the Bionic Edge, and the Avenger Controller. During...
Week of December 12
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected President of the United States four times, more often than any other president. We can conclude that he was one of the most popular American leaders ever. And yet he never won a majority of the votes cast by the citizens of his...
By Sunny Simon
If you are currently in a job search and think the holidays will stall the process, I have some cheery news to bolster your spirit. Often managers need to spend their headcount budgets before the end of the year or they may lose the funding. Use it or lose it scenarios create a sense of urgency for the employer...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
Do you want to look great for all those holiday parties and family gatherings? With the holidays right around the corner it’s time to start thinking about doing a little sprucing up! You decorate your house to make it beautiful… What are the options to make YOU look beautiful?
There are a lot of great treatments available:
Noticing...
Suzanne Somers Named Celebrity Grand Marshal of 22nd Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade; Local Restaurateur Patty Delgado Named “Guardian Angel,” Barbara & Jerry Keller, Community Grand Marshals
By Amy Blaisdell
Actress, health and wellness entrepreneur and part-time resident Suzanne Somers has been named Celebrity Grand Marshal of the 22d annual Palm Springs Festival Lights Parade, Mayor Steve Pougnet announced...
27th annual City of Palm Springs ATHENA Awards
Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 11:30AM Renaissance Palm Springs, 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Honoring local Philanthropist Helene Galen, Entertainer Carol Channing and Mariah Hanson, founder of Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend. For ticket information, visit www.pschamber.org
Palm Springs Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 5:00PM Frances Stevens Park, 555 N....
by Heidi Simmons
Vintage cars are parked in open garages, Dracula spreads his cape and King Kong climbs the building to get a glimpse of San Jacinto, while a camera crew sets up the next shot and the starlet heads to the dressing room. From the street you can see a colorful variety of characters and the busy film crew...
By SELMA Grows
This week, Support and Education for Local Music and Arts gets tuned into local pianist, Joel Baker. This charming man epitomizes class through accompaniment. His ability to encourage and support performers truly creates a safe atmosphere for both the performer and the observer.
Born in Bellevue, Washington and raised east of Seattle, Joel began playing the piano by...
SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO HOSTS A WEEKEND OF TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN
SONG AND DANCE AT THE WINTER GATHERING POW WOW
Winter Gathering POW WOW Set For December 6-8, 2013
Native American culture will come alive with Native American song and dance at the festive Winter Gathering POW WOW presented by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians from Friday through Sunday,...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Diana Marlo, marketing and public relations extraordinaire, recently pulled off another successful event- The Desert Woman’s Show. As the creator of the event she has brought together women and businesses for dynamic days of shopping, entertainment, information and empowerment.
And in the week prior to that event she pulled double duty by putting together the fabulous “Back...
By Julie Buehler
Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston leads the national conversation for Heisman hopefuls, after his 7th 300+ passing yard performance in 12 games, it’s assumed he’s locked up college football’s most prestigious trophy.
He also may be locked up in the slammer soon. Winston could face serious charges in the coming weeks, as a young woman in Tallahassee is...
By Flint Wheeler
The 2013 Iron Bowl was hyped to be an epic battle between college football's greatest rivalry. Many will say the game lived up to the hype as Auburn made a win in the final second of the game.
Alabama looked like they were going to come out strong on the opening drive. The first play of the game...
By Judith Salkin
Google Kristen Kelly and what you mostly find are links to a country singer whose songs make her sounds like a borderline alcoholic. Or a psychologist who works with kids in L.A. Neither of which are the right Kristen Kelly.
The Kristen Kelly we’re talking about is the chick who helps to wake up the Coachella Valley as...
By Craig Michaels
As a minority of people who were born and raised in the Coachella Valley, Rebecca Luna savors her roots as a lifelong resident of Cathedral City. Currently attending College of the Desert and working at the school run radio station KCOD, Luna was influenced at an early age by her parents. She was exposed to different genres...
By Phil Lacombe
Name: Adam Normand
Where you tat: I tattoo for Killuminati, private tattoo studio.
Why you started tattooing: I started making relay machines, homemade, when I was about 17 and have been drawing since I can remember. When I was 18 my best friend’s uncle took me from my home town of Houston to Ft. Worth, TX to work at...
By Lola Rossi-Meza
In celebration of Mr. David Lyons’ 100th year birthday, this Sunday, December 8, Lyons English Grille in association with Chi Chi Productions proudly presents Linda Gerard and Friends with Music Director David Ring in “Linda Remembers: Fanny Brice, Judy Garland and Al Jolson” with many of her favorite stories and songs from Broadway. Dinner and the Show...
By Eric The Red
The average Dubstep song tends to evoke images of large groups of people dancing rhythmically, with bright lights flashing everywhere the eye can see. EDM DJ Banshee Boyd is out to change that perception. With a dark, almost menacing sound, Banshee is remixing and creating music that is a meld of Dubstep, classic 16-bit video games...
This Thursday December 5th with Charlie Overbey/ The Hellions at The Hood Bar & Pizza. 9pm 21 and over Free Show!
BY BRIAN MICHAELZ
He crawled out of the dust and heat of Tucson, Arizona with one thing in mind to play loud music. Eddie Spaghetti was desperately trying to ignore the country music that floated all around him. So he...
By Eleni P. Austin
“One thing that’s always been a major difference between the performing arts and being a painter, you know. A painter does a painting and that’s it. He’s had the joy of creating it, and it hangs on some wall. Somebody buys it, somebody buys it again, or maybe nobody buys it and it sits up in...
By Janet Mcfee
Did you know that there is a dramatic increase in emergency trips to the vet during the holidays? Thanksgiving has passed, and Christmas and Hanukkah are heading our way in a flurry. Christmas trees are going up, homemade goodies are baked, and holiday lights brighten the desert scene as neighborhoods become festive. The parties are planned, and...
Winding down the year, we find that wine remains wickedly wonderful; the beer boom is back, and the cocktail culture rocks! It’s a thirsty world my friend—dive in!
And here in the desert we are especially thirsty—so vino venues, burgeoning breweries, and merry mixologists have sway with us and light up the holiday festivities.
On the wine side of things,...
By Raymond Bill
Most desert residents are familiar with Indian Wells Golf Resort and the IW Club but many are unaware that this is a golf and dining venue open to the public. While the name may seem to imply exclusivity, this is an attraction we are all fortunate enough to enjoy. Recently, there have been some exciting changes to...
By Robin E. Simmons
For your consideration: a wry character study, two exceptional period pieces, a classic crime story and a slapstick comedy.
THE MAID
Raquel (Catalina Saavedra) has been a devoted maid for 23 years, working for an upper class Chilean household. But she has become embittered. She is ailing and can no longer care for the family alone. Matriarch Pilar...
By Heidi Simmons
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Salinger
By David Shields and Shane Salerno
Non Fiction
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First published in 1951, Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger continues to be a best seller. It is required reading in high schools across this country and many others. Yet, the author has remained an enigma never producing another book of similar quality, impact and...
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Serves as Presenting Sponsor
The countdown is on for the 22nd Annual Indio International Tamale Festival coming up this weekend on Friday, December 6, 5:00pm – 10:00pm (Carnival only this day); Saturday, December 7, 10:00am – 6:00pm (Carnival open until 10:00pm); and Sunday, December 8, 10:00am – 6:00pm (Carnival open until 10:00pm). The Festival will take...
By Haddon Libby
Tired of the excess commercialism associated with Christmas this year? Fear not, many groups have made every other day in December a celebration of something else.
For example, you can celebrate the end of Prohibition on Repeal Day which occurs on December 5th. For those of you rusty on your history, at one point people thought that alcohol...
Did you know that there are many Artisan Natural Products created or distributed in the Coachella Valley?
On Sunday, December 8th from 3pm-5pm you will have the opportunity to sample local and unique artisan food and wine that will be a perfect addition to your holiday dinners and hostess gifts. These items are also great to have around when you...
By Dale Gribow
The first thing you have to remember is that jurors are normal people like you and me. In that regard, first impressions are important. Try to remember back to when you were dating. The first impression of the girl or guy you just met often controlled what would happen in your relationship….or if there would be one....
By Bruce Cathcart
Is paying off your home mortgage a good idea? I think so. But if you want to start a small riot enter a room full of investment advisors and tell them that you think the best investment is to pay off your mortgage and watch the argument break out! Gold bugs will insist that you invest in...
It’s the Holiday season and many of us will begin hanging decorations. “This week, we’ll start from the outside and work our way in says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.” One of the most common causes of holiday-time house fires results from these bulbs being too close to gutters filled with dried out leaves. Make sure that the strings of...
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
It’s the dream every real gamer chases. An all-access, VIP pass to an extravagant gaming release party. Not only was I able to live this dream, but it happened to be the release party of the next generation of gaming. The Xbox One, midnight launch at Milk Studios in Los Angeles CA.
As I drove...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
Lisa Houston is putting her efforts into fighting hunger with FIND Food Bank, bringing this important issue to the forefront of community interests.
Lisa Houston came to the desert from Vancouver, Canada back in 2001. Her husband Jim Houston is the son of the famous philanthropist Jackie Lee Houston. The two moved out to the desert after...
Week of December 5
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Sometimes I think too fast and too much. My logic gets sterile. My ideas become jagged and tangled. When this happens, I head off to Turtle Back Hill for a hike through the saltwater marsh. The trail loops around on itself, and I arrive back where I started...
By Bronwyn Ison
As we approach the end of the year 2013, you may be reflecting on this past year life events. The holidays are approaching and this is a joyous time for many yet for others it may be a trying time. This time of year may encourage you or depress you. Might I suggest you reflect on positivity....
by Sunny Simon
During this busy month sometimes referred to as the “holidaze,” I find myself wondering how to fit everything in over the next few weeks. Here I sit trying to decide where to pencil in holiday events around my already busy coaching practice and family obligations. You can relate, right? No doubt trying to juggle activities during this...
Dr. Kadile, I’ve been told I should take fish oil capsules for my heart, but I recently heard that fish oil may cause prostate cancer. What should I do? -Robert, Palm Springs.
Robert, first of all, you should have regular check ups with your physician to determine your risk for heart disease and prostate cancer, and of course maintain a...
By Haddon Libby
During the five days of over indulgence a/k/a the Super Bowl of Shopping a/k/a Thanksgiving weekend, which day are you most likely to get the best deal when shopping? Is it Thanksgiving Thursday, Black Friday, Shop Local Saturday, The yet-to-be-named Sunday or Cyber Monday?
If you said Thanksgiving Thursday, you were correct. The next best days in order...
With a post on Cinda Baxter’s blog AlwaysUpward.com four years ago, a pro-local business movement was born. Within a week of its launch, her site had 7,600 unique visitors. Within a year, American Express was using her thoughts and ideas to start its ‘Shop Local‘ Small Business Saturday project on the Saturday after Black Friday. Baxter started this pro-local movement as...
Photos and Article By Scott Pam
The Heather James Fine Art – Palm Desert gallery will have their 2013/2014 season’s opening on Saturday, November 30, from 6:00-8:00 P.M., with a special exhibition of original paintings and prints from Andy Warhol, original drawings and unique prints from Salvador Dali, as well as other artists. Greeting visitors at the main entrance is...
By Robin E. Simmons
Bob Odenkirk, the second of seven kids, has been acting, writing, directing and producing for the last 30 years. His lengthy credits include doing a ventriloquist act for his family when he was nine, working as DJ at WIDB, Southern Illinois Carbondale’s radio station, writing for “Saturday Night Live,” “The Ben Stiller Show” (among many others)...
WILDLIGHTS CELEBRATES 21st SEASON AT THE LIVING DESERT
Almost a Million Twinkling Lights Illuminate the Park with Holiday Joy
WildLights Kicks-Off Friday, November 29th at 5:30 p.m.
WildLights at The Living Desert, one of the Coachella Valley’s most adored and sparkling holiday traditions, returns this holiday season on Friday, November 29th with opening night lighting festivities beginning at 5:30 p.m.
WildLights...
GREEN ROOM THEATRE ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL SEASON AND PRODUCES THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC, THE GIFT OF THE MAGI, WITH AN AFRICAN AMERICAN CAST
Green Room Theatre (a new division of Palm Desert Theatre Academy) is showing out in their inaugural season, with a heart-warming production of O’Henry’s classic holiday story, The Gift of the Magi. The all new Green Room Theatre seeks...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
It is one thing to be the life of the party, but quite another to bring life to the party. And that is exactly what the longtime event specialist Mariah Hanson is being honored for by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Athena Awards 2013.
Mariah Hanson has always loved a good party, and knows how to...
By Julie Buehler
A-Rod is an A-hole. This much I know.
Bud Selig is a spineless commissioner who’s greatest work is Oscar-worthy acting as he ignored the rampant steroid abuse in the sport. Got that one fully comprehended.
I understand that A-Rod was given a stiff 211 game suspension for his interaction with a South Florida-based Biogenesis clinic run by a guy...
By Flint Wheeler
Manny Pacquiao worked over Brandon Rios for 12 rounds this past Saturday in what was a predictable outcome to an over-hyped fight. This one sided matchup was telling in that again it exposed that boxing has fallen from the glory days 1970’s through the 1990’s. Back in the ring for the first time in almost a year,...
By Heidi Simmons
The CVW “Women’s Issue” was a lot of work and a beautiful success. However, there are two important corrections to note and an omission to include.
In attorney Valerie Powers Smith piece, I said she practiced Family Law. Powers in fact practices Estate and Trust Planning and Administration specializing in special needs, same-sex, and complex planning; as well...
By Phil Lacombe
As an avid tattoo enthusiast I felt it was time to shed some light on some local talent.
Name: Tony Francois
Where you tat: The Tattoo Gallery (TG Tattoo)
68186 Ramon Rd
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Why you started tattooing: I started tattooing 10 years ago when I lost my job. It was something that I always had wanted to try, and...
By Mario Lalli
On November 29th, "Black Friday" as it is known in the retail industry, Big box stores will be offering "crazy" discounts with people camping outside on the side walk to get the steal on the deal. TV's, video games, computers, cell phones, ipads, if we consume it, Black Friday is apparently the day to buy it. Department...
By Eric The Red
This week, I’m taking a step away from my usual metal and rock mentality, and moving into a territory most people wouldn’t expect. Looking through upcoming events on Facebook, I stumbled upon a true gem. Just starting out in his music career, Anonymous Vox (or A.Vox for short) is preparing for his first live show as...
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