By Flint Wheeler
Congratulations to Henrik Stensen. Winner of this years Fed Ex Cup and the Tour Championship event. A quick bias explanation, I loathe the Fed Ex and all it stands for. I mean really? $10 million to the Fed Ex Cup Winner? What? $5 Million wasn’t enough? I tweeted earlier in the week how I was on pins...
By Eleni P. Austin
These Days, pop music is a sea of suspenders, tattooed teen-idols and spokes models. Television is inundated with contest shows that create by committee, replicate and recycle, and test market talent.
Despite this cynical commodification of art, real music still flourishes. You just need to look for it. The Lonely Wild is a band that make music...
By Lola Rossi-Meza
How many people do you know can say that they were discovered by Louis Armstrong, sang with the Duke Ellington Band and traveled throughout the world performing for countless audiences, four different members of Royalty and six American Presidents: Truman, Nixon, Ford, Bush Sr., Clinton and George Bush Jr.? There’s only one person who can own up...
By Janet McAfee
Our 4-legged friends now have a wonderful new place to care for them when they need medical care. Save-A-Pet animal shelter in Desert Hot Springs opens the doors this week to a new full service animal hospital. The small medical clinic once housed at the shelter has relocated into a beautiful 4,000 square foot building on the...
By Rick Riozza
Hey—there’s never a problem clearing off the wine bar when some flavorsome suds or a notable potent potable comes our way.
And so it was the other night, when Las Casuelas Terraza, the famed Mexican Palm Springs eatery, played host to the most “friendliest & honest” Tequila in town: Casamigos Blanco & Reposado.
Just out-of-the-gate—bottling began late last year—this...
By Raymond Bill
While enjoying some time off with the family in Portland, OR, I was fortunate enough to enjoy inspiring dishes with cultural influences from all over the world. I had falafels from a food truck, various fried treats from local pubs and fresh seafood and delicacies from the finest restaurants downtown. I did not always receive...
By Robin E. Simmons
PRISONERS
Unsettling and intense, this superbly crafted drama about the kidnapping of two young girls from two different families follows the anguish and anger of an increasingly unhinged father (Hugh Jackman) and the hunt for the kidnapper by a determined detective (Jake Gyllenhaal). Stunningly photographed by Roger Deakins, the Denis Villeneuve directed and Aaron Guzikowski scripted thriller...
By Heidi Simmons
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Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures
By Virginia Morell
Non-Fiction
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There is a reason the CVW “Pet Place” column by Janet McAfee is so popular. People love their animals. Pet owners know that whether dog, cat, bird, fish, rat, snake or whatever living thing you may care for, it is not merely an “animal.”...
By Haddon Libby
Following on the debut of Apple’s iPhone 5S’ futuristic fingerprint scanner last week, let’s look at the past, present and future of the smartphone - a device that exploded onto the market over the last ten years and changed the way most of us run our lives. Worldwide, 2.5 billion people have cell phones with nearly...
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
For the past six months, the console war between Microsoft and Sony has been bellowing through conventions halls, and conference rooms, muting the sweet, sweet songs of those deemed obsolete in the war of gaming domination. Until Now...
Xi3 Corporation, famous for their adorably cute, and extremely powerful modular computers, finally released live game play...
By Bruce Cathcart
You have rented your house out to a seemingly very nice young man whose high school chemistry teacher was diagnosed with 3rd stage lung cancer and convinces him (when their mobile RV laboratory won’t start) to cook methamphetamine in the basement of YOUR home. Sound familiar?
Each year thousands of homes that have been used as meth labs...
Temperatures are dropping, it’s getting darker earlier, baseball is wrapping up and football is beginning… Fall is in the air!
Fall is now official as of Sunday, September 22nd, and as we head into cooler weather and the upcoming holiday season now is a good time to be reminded and start preparing ourselves for winter and holiday safety says Fire...
In a place known for its sunshine, golf, tennis, hiking and relaxation, Desert Tasty Tours is adding culinary adventures to that list. Founded in January 2012, Desert Tasty Tours is a 3-hour walking food tour offered along Palm Desert’s El Paseo and Palm Springs’ Palm Canyon Drive.
The tour includes samplings at six locations, comparable to a lunch, grazing style....
By Jill Coleman RN
There are a lot of deodorants and anti-antiperspirants out there today. Some are not harmful to the body, others can be.
Deodorants are more benign and easier to find 'healthy' alternatives because deodorants do not stop perspiration. They only deodorize. So find ones that have natural scents and chemical free if you can.
The...
Week of September 26
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I've got a good feeling about your relationship with intimacy in the coming weeks. Judging from the astrological omens, I think you will have a good instinct about how to drum up interesting fun with your most important allies. You'll just naturally know what to do to make...
By Bronwyn Ison
One of the most frequent comments I hear as a yoga instructor is, “I could never practice yoga I can’t touch my toes.” My response, “All the more reason you should commence a yoga practice.” Often I hear, “yoga is too difficult or I am not sure it will be challenging enough for me”....
By Sunny Simon
A new client shuffled into my office hanging his head and sadly declaring the job did not work out. As a career coach, I’ve heard that more than once. The singular reason for this is surprisingly simple. It involves making the wrong choice. Often individuals get weary of the job search, give in and settle for a...
By Dr. Peter Kadile
Dr. Peter, I’ve been hearing a lot about Vitamin D. I’m outside a lot, how do I know if I’m getting enough? -Lisa, Cathedral City
Lisa, your body does make its own vitamin D from sunlight. Exposing your bare skin is the best way for your body to produce the vitamin. But, if you wear sunscreen or...
Saturday, September 21st @ 8pm and Find a Whole Lotta Love and Charity.
By Rachel Montoya
R Buckle Road, a local 7 piece, all original, country rock band, is earning the respect and loyalty of those in love with the country music genre and even those who are not. With over two hours (and growing daily) of original music that captures...
October 19, 2013 at the Spa Resort Casino. Tickets Now on Sale!
Purchase Tickets at www.OktoberfestPalmSprings.com
Palm Springs, CA, August 23, 2013… Oktoberfest Palm Springs is a unique Bavarian-style festival showcasing more than 50 German and Bavarian beers, micro-breweries, food and wine tasting booths. Get ready for a “Taste of Europe” on Saturday, October 19 from Noon-6:00p.m.
Located in the heart of...
Making the Road A Little Easier For Others Less Fortunate
By Lisa Morgan
Everybody's on the road to somewhere. And let's face it; some roads, are just plain tougher than others. If we are really honest, if it wasn't for moments of grace and help, none of us would be where we are today. On Saturday, September 21st at the Date...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
When you talk to Anthony Bauer, you can feel his energy. He is all about living life to the fullest. With his clothing line, Live 2 Die and his fishing charters he is encouraging others to do the same.
Bauer was born and raised in Palm Desert and has always had a zeal for extreme living. It...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
The well regarded SafeHouse of the Desert is expanding with new programs this season. The shelter has been a beacon for children in need of a safe haven here in the Coachella Valley, assisting them in moving forward with their lives. With the new programs in place, SafeHouse of the Desert will be able to help...
By Lisa Morgan
Local roots Reggae lovers all over the desert have come to know Soul Opus, probably THE most popular Coachella Valley original band within its genre, and for good reason. Soul Opus has shared the stage with legendary reggae artists like the original Wailers, Eek-A-Mouse, the lead singers and founders of Big Mountain Quino and James McWhinney, The...
By Judith Salkin
Growing up in Peoria, Ill., CBS Local 2 morning news anchor Jenifer Daniels never dreamed of being a television news anchor or doing weather.
“I wanted to be a rock star!” Daniels said with a laugh earlier this week. “I wanted to be Britney Spears. If they’d had auto-voice back then I would have been a star! Since...
By Craig Michaels
The Palm Springs DJ Association continues to grow while attracting a variety of event professionals in the valley. Besides DJs and entertainers, other event professionals such as florists, photographers and caterers have begun taking advantage of the networking and information offered at the PSDJA mixers. Their next mixer is coming up Wednesday September 25, at the Cascade...
By Julie Buehler
Men and women are different. No question.
Certainly any individual can enjoy whatever life offers, but when speaking in general, the difference between genders is a Grand Canyon-sized chasm.
As a woman in sports media, I’m frequently asked, “Why do you love sports?”
And my answer is basic, “Why do you love breathing?” It’s an innate passion,...
By Flint Wheeler
Oh Tiger, you've come so very far from a few years back and all your personal headaches.
We're to now believe that all those, "clear throat noise", indiscretions, are behind you now. Your laser focus on golf is back. So I ask you, Mr. Woods, why are you struggling to win when it matters most? You...
By Eleni P. Austin
Husband and Wife teams in Pop music are always a dicey proposition. As the professional relationship flourishes, the personal one is sometimes neglected. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were the exception to the rule.
Mostly, the music industry is littered with divorce casualties like Louis Prima & Keely Smith, Sonny & Cher, George Jones & Tammy...
By Lola Rossi-Meza
This Saturday, September 21, from 7 until 10 p.m., the very popular “It’s Better With A Band” featuring the Derrik Lewis Quartet, kicks off the new season series at Azul Restaurant & Tapas Lounge located at 369 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Hosted by Sharon Dihaworth, vocalists include: Linda Girard, Brian Damson, Melba Miller, Doug...
By Janet McAfee
Zeuterin, a non-surgical neutering procedure for male dogs, is a game changer in the effort to solve the world's pet overpopulation problem. Zeuterin is an injectable all-natural zinc solution now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The product has been in use for many years in Mexico, Bolivia, Columbia, and Panama, countries where...
By Rick Riozza
For the remainder of the summer season that extends into October in these parts, we’re covering the refreshing white wines that continue to complement our meals.
Last time, we ventured into “new” white wine territory where we covered those delicious Portuguese white wines from the Douro River Valley. We discussed the several grape varietals existing in the high-altitude...
By Judith Salkin
“eu-re-ka: interjection yu̇-ˈrē-kə” -- used to express excitement when a discovery has been made; from the Greek heurēka (I have found it); from Webster’s dictionary
If you haven’t discovered Eureka!, taking the short drive to Indian Wells to check it out should be on your list the next time you’re out for lunch, dinner, happy hour or a...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE WALL
Directed by Julian Pölsler, award-winning German actress Martina Gedeck stars in this riveting, allegorical tale of survival set in the spectacular Austrian countryside. Exquisite cinematography propels this puzzling and thoughtful story of isolation and its impact on the human spirit as it is forced to rejoin the breathtaking but indifferent natural world.
Naturally I thought of...
By Heidi Simmons
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Empty Mansions
By Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.
Non Fiction
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Imagine having over $300 million in the bank with three fully staffed mansions but choosing to live in a small hospital room instead. This is just part of the story about heiress Huguette Clark in Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.’s new...
By Haddon Libby
Five years ago, the United States teetered on the edge of a financial calamity that threatened to make the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and ensuing Great Depression look mild. This occurred because of a mortgage market fraught with excesses and fraud as well as wild speculations in the financial markets via an unregulated financial tool known...
By Jennifer Tan AKA Mrs Fett
With every holiday that approaches, I take certain steps to get in the spirit. Halloween is by far one of my favorite holidays! Screams, Pumpkin cheesecake and cupcakes, costumes, cosplay, parties, and Knott’s Halloween Haunt are just a few reasons why I love Halloween.
Friday, Sept 13th, was the perfect time to kick off Shocktober,...
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. 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. If the other...
By Bruce Cathcart
In last week’s article I wrote about the benefits to both buyers and sellers of getting a home inspection report from a professional, certified home inspector before closing escrow on a home purchase. In this week’s article I will write about another service available to buyers and sellers that I also strongly recommend taking advantage of… a...
If it has been decreed by Governmental proclamation, it must be true, right? September is California Wine Month, didn't you know? Wine has become so vital to California, that it deserves a whole month. At least according to our Governor.
There’s been a lot of controversy on the health benefits of wine from protecting your heart health and lowering breast...
ShareKitchen is opening our doors to the community for our first Open House of the season on October 4th from 4p-8p. You’ve seen us on East Palm Canyon in Cathedral City across from El Gallito and next door to Angel View and you’re wondering what we do, how we do it and how you can become...
Residents Invited to Celebrate at September 26th “Think Pink” Event
Miramonte Resort & Spa is proud to announce a partnership with Desert Cancer Foundation in support of October’s breast cancer awareness month – to support, celebrate and remember those affected by cancer. On Thursday, September 26th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells,...
Week of September 19
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A Chinese entrepreneur named Nin Nan dreamed up a unique way to generate capital: He sold dead mosquitoes online for a dollar apiece, advertising them as useful for scientific research and decoration. Within two days, he received 10,000 orders. Let's make him your patron saint and role model...
By Bronwyn Ison
Our country celebrates its charitable foundations and expresses how giving back is instrumental to our society. I would wholeheartedly agree. In our adolescent years most of us were taught, it is better to give than it is to receive. The more you give the more you will receive. Research collected by Psych Central...
by Sunny Simon
It may come as no surprise to those who know me that I fall into the “goody two-shoes.” category. If you’ve never met me, just take my word for it because part of my persona is sticking to the truth. I’ve never gotten a traffic ticket, ignored a jury duty summons or neglected to return my library...
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
The “tummy tuck” has been around for years and removes the excess skin and bulges from the belly but it is not the right procedure for some women. Those who have a layer of fat beneath the skin or who have fatty deposits on the hips or on the abdomen do benefit from excess skin removal...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
There’s no argument that the Coachella Valley has long been a respite for Hollywood movie stars and heavy hitters in the entertainment industry, with its close proximity to the entertainment capital, it’s a no brainer. But over the years the desert has become much more than a vacation spot for those in the industry, it has...
By Tracey Essex
Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter was awarded the contract to operate the Shelter beginning November 1, 2012. forever changing the circumstances for homeless dogs and cats. It’s been a long journey, filled with triumphs and tribulations, but trust me, this is a story with a happy ending! Read about how the Friends...
Featured Artist at the R Buckle Road Relief & Benefit Concert @ The Date Shed, September 21st, 8pm
By Lisa Morgan
I have often heard of artists referred to as a “savant”; a connoisseur or master, if you will, of their chosen field or art. I had never actually met one before. Riz Orkestra changed that. Eyes closed, the look of...
By Denise Ortuno Neil
It would be an enormous understatement to say that breaking into the music business is difficult, and maybe even more so of a challenge here in the Coachella Valley. But if you have undeniable talent and persistence to keep going, the understatement will be more of just a plain old opinion. Randy Caserta knows this truth...
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