(Fertility Specialists With 70% Success Rate Open One Of Nation’s Largest Specialty Centers)
American Reproductive Centers, nationally recognized for its 70% success rate of helping couples conceive compared with the national average of 32%, have expanded its operations in Palm Springs with a new 20,000-square-foot compound, making it one of the largest facilities in the country. Medical Director Maher Abdallah,...
Tournament to Benefit AIDS Assistance Program
Hundreds of LGBT softball players will gather in Palm Springs the weekend of February 8-10, 2013 to compete in the 22nd annual Palm Springs Winter Classic Softball Tournament to benefit AIDS Assistance Program (AAP). Participating teams are members of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting amateur athletics...
While we are still riding high in the clouds of the New Year, a bunch of us vino lovers are taking the time to put together our “Bucket List” of wines to try this year. I know—generally the term bucket list refers to doing something before that great final personal apocalyptic day occurs, but most wine drinkers are not...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Sponsored by the Coachella Valley Weekly, the First "Jazz Tastings™" Concert held at the Emerald Desert Resort Ballroom on Saturday, January 12, took the Desert by storm! Contemporary jazz guitarist and Billboard artist Blake Aaron and vocalist Derek Bordeaux performed to a full house of music lovers. To the delight of the audience, surprise guest saxophonist and...
ShareKitchen was honored to participate in the Humana Healthy Fun Fair and Well Being Walk that took place at the La Quinta Community Park on Saturday, January 12th from 9am-1pm. The Humana Healthy Fun Fair is an event launching the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament that runs from January 14th-20th and is sponsored by Humana, a health care company whose...
…AND 2 TO SEE ON HOME VIDEO
With all the hype for the Oscar© nominated films, it’s helpful to be reminded of how hard it is to make a good movie. No one sets out to make a bad one, but never the less, they sure do get made. There’s no explanation for the diversity in our movie tastes, but...
It’s been unusually cold and more cold weather is in store this winter. During the cold winter months nothing beats a nice fire in the fireplace. Fires may keep us warm, however, there are hazards that need to be addressed says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encourages you to practice the following fire safety steps to...
While Raymond has received great response from readers with his contributions to the Pampered Palate, I could not help but share my recent experience at one of the valley’s finest restaurants and best kept secrets. Looking for the perfect venue to celebrate a very special anniversary with my husband, we decided to dine at one of my favorite places....
By: Bronwyn Ison
What is all the hype about quinoa? What is it? Why is it good for me? After researching quinoa I learned it is either a grain or it is associated with the spinach family. Without antagonizing the experts, does it matter? We know it could possibly be a healthy grain or interrelated to a leafy green. We...
By Lisa Morgan
For the first time in my writing career I wished I was interviewing on radio or television so my audience could get to see, know and love for themselves these guys who collectively call themselves Spankshaft. Words fail to completely describe how entertaining this interview was. Their camaraderie and their freestyle personalities translate into easy likeability and...
Brandon Ray Henderson resides just several blocks from The Hood Bar & Pizza by design. Henderson is the Live Entertainment Manager and Booking Agent for The Hood. After facilitating approximately 170 consecutive shows since he took over the gig in December 2011, Henderson has requested a hiatus from his full-time duties. “I imagine that I will always have a...
Nine months ago, Democrats and Republicans came together to announce the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act or JOBS Act. The legislation was meant to help them get reelected...I mean, make it the easiest that it had been in decades for small and startup businesses to raise capital. Small businesses were going to be able to raise capital via an...
Week of January 17
© Copyright 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it," wrote nineteenth-century poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "Every arrow that flies feels the attraction of the earth." This is good counsel for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks, Aries. I suspect you will...
One month has come and gone since the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School (SHES). Still in the wake of the shooting, I am constantly asked if anything has been done to further security at local schools. Sharon P. McGehee, superintendent of Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD), released a statement: “Every school has a standardized safety plan...
The Palm Springs area is one of the fastest growing destination wedding locations in the United States. With no shortage of country clubs, hotels and various other unique venues in the desert, many vendors count on the wedding business to fill a large portion of their calendar. While the economy can be unpredictable, there is one thing you can...
IF YOU ARE ARRESTED:
DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR
DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE & CALL A LAWYER!
PART 2 : There are Different Degrees of Success with any criminal case.
On any criminal case there are different degrees of success. I usually explain to clients on their first appointment, that many years ago I was in the office of famed criminal attorney...
Neil Young has been confounding expectations for 45 years.
In 1968 Young had his first taste of success with Buffalo Springfield.
The Canadian rocker began his career in the early 60s, gigging in a plethora
of fledgling groups before moving to Los Angeles and joining forces with
Stephen Stills, Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin. The seminal
Folk Rock band released 3 sublime...
By H. Simmons
The Coachella Valley is home to many Hollywood types. Actors, writers, directors and producers have enriched our community and enhanced our valley’s reputation with celebrity and glamour for decades. But Hollywood is changing and there is a new breed of Hollywood “type.”
Writer and director Charles Evered is an anti-type. Evered has all the accoutrements indicative of a...
By H. Simmons -
When the holidays come to an end and the New Year begins, it’s time for the Palm Spring International Film Festival! This is its 24th year and the excitement and energy around town just keeps getting better.
What makes this festival so fun is the joy of foreign film. PSIFF is one of the largest film festivals...
FILM FEST’S LAST DAYS UNSPOOL SWEET TREATS
There’s a plethora of cool flicks in all categories that remain to be screened at PSIFF. As of this writing, tickets are available for many, if not all showings. In some cases, there’s stand-by. Check the website psfilmfest.org/festival/ or box office for the “Best of Fest” on the last day. By choosing the...
By Lisa Morgan
Last Friday night, I saw one of the best concerts I’ve ever had the pleasure to attend. I had bought my ticket (for whatever I could afford to pay at the time) and waited anxiously among my fellow enthusiasts bantering back and forth about what song we thought would be played first. As we watched the clock...
By Heidi Simmons -
Travel along the California freeway system and green highway signs give the direction to Indio -- the roadway identifier to the CV. Incorporated in 1930, it is the oldest city of the valley and has the largest population at 79,000.
Famous for it’s outdoor entertainment, they call themselves The City of Festivals. There are colorful and interesting...
The New Year is just on the books and already we have a superb food and wine pairing dinner to warm both our hearts and stomachs for this winter season.
Miramonte Resort & Spa’s “Le Serate di Vino” wine series brings Ahnfeldt Winery, producers of some of Napa Valley’s finest wines, to the table on Friday, January 18th at 6:30...
The Improv Comedy Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino heads into its first week with plenty of momentum. During the next several weeks, we welcome veteran comedians, including Fritz Coleman, Dat Phan, Kenny Bob Davis, Rondell Sheridan and Bob Zany.
Fritz Coleman will headline opening weekend, January 11th and 12th. Coleman is a Southern California broadcasting icon known for his...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Composer and recording artist Derek Bordeaux is the featured vocalist appearing with smooth jazz guitarist, composer and producer Blake Aaron, to kick-off the new music concert series JAZZ TASTINGS™ produced by Patte Purcell of Muze Music this Saturday, January 12, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Emerald Desert RV Resort Ballroom, 76-000 Frank Sinatra Drive in...
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
As the NFL playoffs got started this past weekend with four games, the stage seemed somewhat set for perhaps the best post-season ever. What, with the season the NFL has had so far, a year of accomplishments and records, a year signified by the performances of so many rookies and exemplified by...
La Quinta Arts Foundation (LQAF) will present back-to-back public events over the first three-day weekend of 2013. Both events offer free admission and free parking.
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - Art Under the Umbrellas will host over 80 Southern California artists set-up shop along the streets and lawn of Old Town La Quinta exhibiting their original artworks in a wide...
Leslie Bonci of the University of Pittsburgh reminds us that protein “has its hands in every critical function of the body.” Insufficient protein means that your body will struggle to maintain bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. It also means that your body’s basic cell structures will not be as strong as they would be if properly fed. More specifically,...
The most talked about show of 2011 returns to the Indio Performing Arts Center for a limited run January 4-20, 2013. The same cast (Dia Nalani as Patsy Cline and Jeanette Knight as Louise Seger) returns to tell the true story of Cline’s friendship with a Houston housewife. Having first heard Cline on the Arthur Godfrey show in 1957,...
AKA “THE CV WEEKLY MOVIE AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE”
The Academy Awards© are a few weeks away. Nominations and votes are a big deal t a lot of people. Box office bonanzas are at steak as are new career opportunities (and fees). It’s easy to predict the likely titles, actors, writers and directors that will garner the most attention. The Motion...
People aren't the only ones who value a dry, cozy home in cold weather according to Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Rodents do, too. "As it gets colder, everything that was out tends to want to find some sort of harbor inside," says Chief DiGiovanna. They scurry in our walls and above our heads during the night, they raid our...
2012 was a year that brought overdue recognition to our four legged troupes! Our military dogs perform tasks no human or machine can do, and they do so with fierce courage, dedication, and strength. An estimated 2,300 working dogs serve in the Department of Defense. Along with their handlers, they are deployed worldwide to support the war on terror,...
When it comes to fine dining in our valley, it can be a challenge to find an establishment that parallels fine cuisine with truly professional service. Having worked in this valley as a fine dining server for over a decade, I understand what it takes to be professional and when it is appropriate to be more casual with guests....
By: Bronwyn Ison
Becoming healthier in the New Year tops many personal lists. Along with focusing on health there are five items that top my list for 2013. Some are new finds, while my favorite snacks are no secret. The following are some of my favorite items, naturally I feel inclined to share.
On-the-go and need a healthy snack… RAW ALMONDS!!!...
Pronounced, Ma-cheen, Spanglish slang meaning ‘supremely excellent’, the band Machin’ deliver a switch-hitting approach to their music by performing songs in English and in Spanish that truly lift you up.
The Sound
The band members describe their sound as “Spanglish Jive”, a medley of languages, music styles, and culture - a kind of world music. Within this eclectic combination of sounds,...
By Lisa Morgan
Everybody loves music, but few are cut out to be the vessel to provide this magically universal gift. Fewer still are willing to make the sacrifices to focus on their craft such as leaving the proverbial “day job” behind in order to channel and fine tune this gift full time. Scott C. Carter is one such troubadour...
The over-focus of the news media on the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ during the holidays and their subsequent celebration of the agreement struck by Congress, the Senate and the President was akin to thanking an arsonist for putting out the fire that he had started.
Moody’s Rating Service stated that the agreement did nothing to put the United States on a sustainable...
The liver is a very complex organ that does so many things for our bodies. Since it is the main organ that detoxifies, I wanted to give a simplified rundown on this function, which is only one of many.
There are mainly two phases of detoxification.
The first phase of detox is called Phase I. All chemicals are usually oil soluble,...
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
What if they played a tournament and no one came? Better yet, what if they started a tournament and just couldn’t play it? In most cases, there are delays where players are forced to wait around, sit in the locker room, sit in the clubhouse and play cards, watch T.V., etc. In...
Week of January 10
© Copyright 2012, 2013 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Writing at io9.com, Charlie Jane Anders provides "10 Signs You Could Be the Chosen Savior." Among the clues are the following: 1. "How often does someone comes up to you on the street, point at you, gibber something inarticulate, and run away?" 2. "How many robot/clone duplicates...
This week, most schools in our valley are back to school. Winter break is over, Christmas presents have been played with, and the time for education is back. Children are quick to transition from school to vacation. Most of my students are mentally prepared for vacation weeks before vacation starts. I hear about the students’ plans for the vacation,...
For many individuals and business owners, the new year usually opens up new opportunities. Especially in the Coachella Valley; January marks the unofficial start to “the season.” Entrepreneurs are usually busy placing ads in local newspapers and online while others are creating radio and TV commercials. I have found that one of the most effective ways to promote one’s...
To My Coachella Valley Weekly readers:
This is the handout I give to my new DUI Clients. The information is helpful for all cases.
THE ABC’S OF A DUI IN THE INDIO COURT
IF YOU ARE ARRESTED:
DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE OTHER THAN YOUR LAWYER!
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PROSECUTORS ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS!
NO MATTER HOW MUCH THEY TELL YOU THEY ARE JUST...
If you aren’t familiar with the Soft Pack, now is
the perfect time to acquaint yourself with this up and coming band.
San Diego natives Matt Lamkin (vocals & guitar), Matty
McLoughlin (guitar), David Lantzman (bass), and Brian Hill (drums)
formed in 2008 as the Muslims. The band quickly ditched that
controversial moniker, compromising with the less threatening
Soft Pack.
They’re self-titled debut dropped in early...
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
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Life of Pi
By Yann Martel
Fiction
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If you have seen the film Life of Pi and thought it was wonderful, the book may appeal to you as well. The movie adaptation is brilliant and captures the beauty, poetry and magic of the novel. But if you want more than the 3D waves to wash over you, Life...
by Lola Rossi-Meza -
Smooth jazz guitarist, composer and producer Blake Aaron will kick-off the new music concert series JAZZ TASTINGS™ produced by Patte Purcell of Muze Music on Saturday, January 12, from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Emerald Desert RV Resort Ballroom, 76-000 Frank Sinatra Drive in Palm Desert. His latest single “You’re The One For Me” featuring...
By Heidi Simmons -
There is a clock tower that sits on the edge of the valley’s major thoroughfare. Behind the chiming tower, a shady park with a whimsical, cockeyed fountain invites interaction with children of all ages. Poised between sculpture, movie theaters and eateries is the grand Civic Center of Cathedral City -- a tangible mixture of business and...
by Rachel Montoya -
Are you looking for an exciting new way to be entertained with the first great concert of the year? Do you love music, martinis, fabulous food, wine and dancing? On Saturday, January 12, 2013 a new contemporary JAZZ TASTINGS™ Concert Series begins in the Desert. It’s a cross between a jazz concert and the ever popular...
Groves Cabin Theatre Joins Nationwide Productions of Landmark Marriage Equality Play by Academy Award-Winning Screenwriter of Milk & J. Edgar
Morongo Valley, California – Groves Cabin Theatre, in conjunction with Equality California and the Morongo Basin Foundation for Equal Rights, and with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce the performance...
While Palm Springs once again enjoys its 13 day run of The 24th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival, where the likes of Richard Gere, Ben Affleck, Naomi Watts, Helen Mirren, as well as a flock of other appearing celebs, we vino literati, too, get to dream out loud with our favorite film and wine pairing schemes that this...
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