While I often feature a fine dining restaurant, usually offering dinner service only, I was so impressed with a recent breakfast experience that I felt compelled to share. Now that the weather is dropping from what felt like a never ending summer, I felt the urge to visit downtown Palm Springs for a bite to eat before shopping along...
Discretely situated at one of our most beautiful venues in the valley, The Inner Idea Conference will be visiting our pristine paradise. The Inner Idea Conference gathers October 25-28 at the La Quinta Hotel. The selected destination is a superlative choice. Fitness professionals and those associated with the health industry, especially Yoga and Pilates, will be distinctly impressed.
The Coachella...
The political attack by Mary Bono Mack against Raul Ruiz appears to be one of the most negative in recent memory here in the Coachella Valley. If you have not been paying attention, Bono Mack accused Ruiz of being a radical and backed up her claim by producing an audiotape of Ruiz supporting Leonard Pelletier, a Native American who...
Suddenly drugstore shelves and department store beauty counters are advertising that the latest and greatest BB Cream will be your beauty savior. But where did it come from and what is in it? BB Cream was developed in Asia and gained popularity almost overnight. The craze quickly spread across Europe and has arrived in the US with a bang....
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
When you’ve had the kind of career Davis Love II has, you really don’t owe anyone anything. Majors, Ryder Cups, Presidents Cups, etc……and then there was the 2012 Ryder Cup Captaincy. It was supposed to be an honor. One where you represent your country on your own home turf and after all...
By Lisa Morgan
Afghanistan, August 31: As our MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle) made its way through the base exit, our vehicle commander radioed that we had cleared the check point, while our turret gunner began his vigilant and systematic sweep of the changing area around the convoy. In my head I thought, “Just like training”; just like training...
Week of October 25
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming days, many of your important tasks will be best accomplished through caginess and craftiness. Are you willing to work behind the scenes and beneath the surface? I suspect you will have a knack for navigating your way skillfully and luckily through mazes and their metaphorical...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Happy Halloween! Every kid we’ve ever known, including yours truly, has always been afraid of the dark, of things that go bump in the night and sounds too eerie to describe, too horrible to hear through human ears, such as “cackling” which is forbidden this month. (Too Biden.) Yet, with the election on November 6 looming, we’ve...
Ray Phillips is one of the few DJs who was born and raised here in the Coachella Valley. Spending much of his youth in Palm Desert, Ray eventually graduated from Indio High School. At the age of 16, Ray got his first job in the drapery and upholstery business which he still works at today.
Ray decided to settle down...
Aimee Mann first burst on the scene in 1985 as leader
of the Boston band, til’ tuesday. Their unique and ubiquitous
single, “Voices Carry” was a huge hit on Top 40 radio and the video
played endlessly on MTV. Standing out on the midst of fluffy 80s
pop, the song was an unflinching look at domestic violence.
Although til’ Tuesday broke up after three...
Grand Opening Celebration, Saturday October 27 @ 4 -10 pm
By Lisa Morgan
“The World Needs Art” and Stark + Kent Galleries is doing their part to bring a very thoughtful and unique collection to ours. This brand new contemporary art gallery just recently opened their doors in May of this year in beautiful down town Palm Springs, and will be...
by Rick Riozza
Now how many of us back in the day, when we went into a mom & pop family Italian restaurant, saw all of those Chianti bottles strapped in straw strewn about and atop red-checked tablecloths? They looked great and had that authentic and romantic Italian old-world look.
Then we ordered a bottle only to find the juice as...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Hollywood Star, Margaret O’Brien launches The 2012 Legends at Lyons Series.
In association with Chi-Chi Productions, Lyons English Grille located at 233 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, will launch “The Legends at Lyons” series on Sunday, October 21, with the delightful Hollywood Oscar winning actress, Margaret O’Brien. The Dinner Seating begins at 5 p.m. with Showtime...
With Halloween fast approaching, pumpkins seem to be everywhere. Pumpkins are more than a decorative ornament as they are a good source of low calorie nutrition and chocked full of the vitamins A, C, E, K, beta-carotene and potassium. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot and to keep our bones strong. Beta-carotene helps in the prevention of some...
Support and Education for Local Music and Arts presents the launch of the second annual Coachella Valley, High School Lunchtime Concert Series. The initiation is hosted by the Palm Springs High School, P.S.U.S.D. on Oct. 19. This event is exclusive to students, faculty and approved SELMA associates. It will begin at 12:08 and end at 12:48 pm.
Special Thanks to...
FEROCIOUS FILMMAKER POKED THE BUBBLE IN WHICH WE DWELL
Warner Bros Home Video is releasing a 50th Anniversary Blu-ray disc of Robert Aldrich’s classic WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? and the equally Grand Guignol follow-up HUSH ... HUSH, SWEET CHARLOTTE.
In the wake of these releases, a lot of renewed attention has been focused on Aldrich (1918 – 1983), who was...
Though a couple weeks ahead, now is the time to begin planning for Halloween says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Preparing ahead and planning for Safety during this night is very important and should be your top priority. There are so many safety factors to consider says DiGiovanna from costume, home, driving, candy safety and more. Make sure you contact...
My dog, Scarlett O'Hara, was rescued from an animal hoarder in Hemet who kept 135 dogs and 35 cats in a small house. Unable to imagine the neglect these animals experienced, I named her after a famous fictional survivor. However, the process of potty training Scarlett proved to be a serious challenge as these animals relieved themselves almost exclusively inside the house, shocking as it sounds. ...
I am so excited to finally write about a restaurant that is in a class of its own, offering an experience as opposed to just a meal served by a warm body. I first heard about Dish Creative Cuisine from a friend; when I asked what kind of food they would be serving, she replied, “You just have to...
The daily grind of life can debilitate you or get on your nerves. Come on we are human and need reprieve once in a while. Whether you punch a time clock or work for yourself, life moves rapidly. Therefore, pamper yourself every so often. Most of us work more than we play. Take an adult recess and do what...
@ 1st Annual Gregory Isaacs Reggae Fest Saturday, October 20, 6 pm - 1 am, Indio Fair Grounds
By Lisa Morgan
Tribe-O, a musically articulate and talented band of seven, delivers a pronounced reggae sound masterfully blended with roots, dancehall, jazz and pop flavors, that offers more than music to move to, but a message to live by. Tribe-O consists of...
If you buy gas, go to a restaurant or make online purchases, you unwittingly give criminals the chance to steal your hard earned money.
Frank Abagnale, the fraudster whose life story was told in the movie, “Catch Me If You Can” is now a security expert. He tells the story of a 2007 security breach that caused $150 million in...
Beauty is defined by the Miriam-Webster as the quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit.
When we think in terms of this definition, we must break down and examine each word within the definition of beauty. When we think in terms of each of...
Week of October 18
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro laid waste to Peru in 1532, his soldiers found green stones on the land. Were they emeralds? A priest who was traveling with them gave them bad advice. He said that the way to determine whether they were merely colored glass or else...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Busy month. Getting into our California dreamin’ mood, we’d like to know why the most important election in our lifetime (presidential, the 6th, for those really comatose) is held in early November? Why not in July when we’re rootin’ around for something to take our minds off the heat, humidity and overhead misters that straighten (or kink)...
If you’re planning a party or special event, one of the most important items on the check list will be to make sure your guests have fun. Having an experienced and interactive DJ to help guide the crowd through the event and play the right music at the right time is key. Once you’ve successfully found a good DJ...
Despite the fact that he’s been a Country recording artist
for more than 25 years, Dwight Yoakam has never been part of
the Nashville establishment.
Yoakam grew up in Kentucky and Ohio, but he began his
music career in the early 80s in Los Angeles. Yoakam honed his chops
in Punk clubs playing alongside Roots-Rock bands like X, Los Lobos,
The Blasters and Rank &...
by Tracy Dietlin
Nobody throws a party like BB Ingle. After 28 years he has become legendary here in the desert for being the Master of Events and the Godfather of Parties. It all started back in the 80's when he and a few others founded the famous BB O'Briens Sports Bar. After the establishment was sold, BB continued on...
Now in the semi-finals, the Crater Lake Chef Challenge is getting intense. Last week we watched as La Brasserie went head to head with Café Europa and then Stuft Pizza competed with Solano’s Bistro. Each chef was to create one dish in 45 minutes as opposed to two or more in an hour’s time.
Chef Emmanuel of La Brasserie would...
By Lisa Morgan
Jan Boydstun’s Kitchen Kitchen in Indian Wells is the result of a family business that has spanned three generations starting with Jan’s grandfather’s family business in Missouri known as Carter’s Grocery. “There was no finer man” touts a candy clerk who worked with him in that store. That family tradition of integrity and personal care...
Sunday, November 18, 1-4pm Fantasy Springs Special Events Center
By Lisa Morgan
Is there truly any better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to sample decadent cupcakes, international coffee, wine and Champagne, in search of the valley’s best cupcake all the while raising money for an organization that feeds our valley’s hungry? I think not! Neither does Fantasy Springs...
Date Shed, Wednesday, October 17 @ 9 pm
By Lisa Morgan
Duff McKagan, known predominantly to the world of Rock and Roll fans as the bass player for Guns and Roses has long become his own man in this ever changing music industry, and it shows with his band Loaded and their new release Taken. Taken is an album best described...
By Lisa Morgan -
It only took us 202 years to catch on, but at last, Palm Springs is bringing the annual German tradition of celebrating beer to the Coachella Valley! Saturday, October 13 at noon until 6:00 pm, in weather that promises to be absolutely gorgeous, more than 40 food, wine and beer tasting booths will be set...
By Lisa Morgan
Barbie loves Palm Springs! Yes, I am referring to “the” Barbie, of Mattel fame, who recently toured our beautiful city of Palm Springs who, to the delight of all her fans, will be sharing her adventures through the photos of long-time friend and personal photographer, Steven Henke. These limited edition prints of Barbie in all...
As we wind down to the final few weeks of competition, those that have passed the qualifying round of the Crater Lake Chef Challenge will now face off until a winner is declared. The chefs have shown amazing talent thus far, and the food has been both impressive and inspiring, coming from a guy who enjoys cooking as...
by Rick Riozza
These are the days where my prayers are lovingly answered: Being in the company of 5 beautiful Rancho Mirage women enjoying a delicious meal and conducting a wine tasting of light-bodied wines from the Mediterranean that are produced by—well, women!
The new wine brand to hit our scene is known as Island Girls of Corsica. Yes! There are...
ShareKitchen Cathedral City officially opened our doors to a packed house last Thursday October 4th at 5pm. The standing room only event drew a vibrant mix of well wishers, city officials, residents, neighboring businesses and many curious and aspiring culinary entrepreneurs.
After an introductory toast by Co-Founder Haddon Libby, Cathedral City Council Member and ShareKitchen supporter Greg Pettis and Founder...
ARGO
The best new film on the big screen is based on true events that were born out of the November 1979, Iranian revolution. Remember when militants stormed the U.S. Embassy in Teheran and took 52 hostages? But I bet you don’t recall that in the midst of the turmoil, six Americans managed to find their way to the home...
I know you think I’m crazy (just as crazy as Southern California weather…) as I just sent Wildfire Preparedness Tips a week or so ago when we were under Red Flag Warning… Now rain Safety Tips?
Though I’ll believe it when (and if) I see it, but the NWS is calling for a chance of precipitation this week. With that...
The tale about a beagle named Daniel is a story about triumph over tragedy. Daniel's story will shock some people, inspire others, and call a few to lobby for change in the way America treats homeless animals. Daniel's story is about believing in the power of individual initiative generating the collective action that can create change. One look into those big...
I have been hearing much buzz around town about a little pizza place in Palm Desert that is drawing large crowds with their authentic Napolitan pizzas and extensive wine list. This little El Paseo gem is known as Piero’s Pizza Vino. I have tried pizza at other pizza restaurants that boast the best in the valley and I have...
HYDRATE YOUR BODY
Desert dwellers we are close to basking in glorious temperatures. We have sizzled the past six months and ready for reprieve. As the mercury drops to cooler temperatures, keep in mind you must continue to stay well hydrated. Drinking copious amounts of water and fluids with hydrating components can prevent you from becoming dehydrated. Even though you...
By Lisa Morgan
The F-13, the local, all original, 5 member, So Cal reggae band is either named after (A) An alternate super fortress used by the United States Army Air Forces for the B-29 (B) Stephen King’s video game or (C) a strain of medical marijuana that produces lengthy, dense buds dripping with resin. Whatever the case, this band...
With so many misleading ads on the airwaves or in our mailboxes related to ballot initiatives to be voted on in the upcoming election, how is someone to know if they are actually voting for the position that they believe in? Given that CV Weekly and yours truly have not received funding from any political action groups, here is...
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
When you won so much as an amateur, people just expect that you’ll do the same thing once you turn pro, right? Stands to reason, (sort of)….you’ve beaten all the competition put in front of you like a drum for so long that there’s really nowhere else to go. Ryan Moore is...
By Lisa Morgan
The face of the average American soldier has changed. Now sprinkled in with the faces of young men and women fresh out of high school or college, are men and women in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s being newly deployed to the front lines from our military reserves. These growing numbers of reservists are being called into...
Week of October 11
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Ten percent of all sexually suggestive text messages are delivered to the wrong number. Take precautions to make sure you're not among that ten percent in the coming weeks. It will be extra important for you to be scrupulous in communicating about eros and intimacy. The stakes will...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
There’s nothing like gung ho Team Spirit, or for the more sophisticated desert dweller, Esprit de corps. Call the whole seasonal kumbaya get-together---partying or passing on the bucks for a good cause---an extreme sport because in this community it is played daily, nightly, weekends, rain or shine, hot or hotter, nearly 24/7. Togetherness, whether dropping coins in...
This week, Valley Rhythms is going back to its roots. Many of you may still remember the first publication to promote local and up and coming musicians here in the Coachella Valley, Desert Rhythms published by Robin Linn, also a vocalist and promoter. Well, this week, Valley Rhythms decided to go back to its original name, Desert Rhythms, that...
Many DJs are skilled at playing a variety of music to please their audience but Keith Engber not only plays the hits, he sings them too! “I’ve been interested in singing since I was about seven years old,” Keith recalls. As a teenager growing up in Philadelphia, Keith decided to pursue his passion for singing and began taking voice...
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