For several years I have been using a protective sleeve, in which I put my credit cards and passport, to avoid my personal info from being stolen. There is something called Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) that is a tiny chip in our credit and debit cards. A thief with a card reading device, that looks like a small laptop...
Are you trapped in the throes of a love affair gone
bad? Feeling the sting of unrequited infatuation? The XX
has created the perfect soundtrack for your suffering!
The XX formed in London four years ago. Romy
Madley Croft, (vocals, guitars) and Oliver Sim (vocals, bass)
began collaborating as teenagers. With the addition of guitarist
Baria Qurashi and Jamie Smith handling beats and production
chores, the...
By Lisa Morgan
In her own words, Veronique Branger acknowledges, “I was very lucky to know right away what my passion is.” Born in Paris, France, she studied at the National School of Fine Art in Lyon, France. At 19 years of age, she became one of the co-founders and members of City of Creation in Lyon, an organization which...
By Lisa Morgan
Some of the best entertainment in the desert is coming your way Wednesday, October 10 and Thursday, October 11, from 8pm -11pm, thanks to Stadium Club Sports Bistro as they bring you “Blazin’ Dueling Pianos”. Stadium Club will set their stage with Two Grand Pianos and two outrageously talented dueling piano entertainers. This high energy, all requests...
If you were not at last week’s Crater Lake Chef Challenge, you were one of few. This was our largest turn out yet and with each week bringing more spectators and “foodies”, we are certain to see more people next week. Raffle prizes included spa treatments from J.W. Marriott’s Desert Springs Resort and Spa and the Westin Mission Hills...
By Lisa Morgan
Guttermouth is coming to the Date Shed and unless you are allergic to rebellion, you are NOT going to want to miss it! The Huntington Beach born American skate punk band that formed in 1988 and currently recording for Volcom Entertainment, promise to continue the legacy of hard core punk rock, sarcasm and rebellion, that they have...
By Lisa Morgan
There has always been much talk throughout the decades of the ever illusive “It” that music and movie industry moguls are constantly looking for. This “It” is such a small word that encompasses the qualities in one person that has the propensity to make the general public look, watch and listen. Add raw musical talent to this...
By Lisa Morgan
"Invincible,” the edgy, rock song that kicks off the self-titled debut album from Adelitas Way is an excellent description for lead singer Rick DeJesus. Positive, tenacious and undaunted in his focus and determination, DeJesus fronts Adelitas Way with passion and true skill. Born and raised in a rough Philly neighborhood, he grew up watching family members on...
Making Small Food Business Dreams a Reality
By Lisa Morgan
It’s finally here! The Ribbon Cutting and official opening of ShareKitchen in Cathedral City is taking place this Thursday, October 4th at 5pm with reception to follow. This non-profit, entrepreneurial dream vehicle has already begun booking kitchen rentals and guest chefs for the debut. If you haven’t been privy to the...
by Rick Riozza
It’s a good time to catch up on a couple wine outings that we’ve enjoyed about town.
The Gala at the Miramonte Resort & Spa’s JUSTIN’s wine pairing dinner was both elegant and fun. A fabulous Four-Course & Five-Wine Dinner with winemaker, Justin Baldwin, who spoke between courses. Chef Robert’s Pan Seared Sea Bass on Wilted Arugula and...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Dance with Steve and Barb Hansmeyer every Wednesday
Dancing is a great way to stay in shape, and every Wednesday, the Palm Springs Parks and Recreation Department sponsor the dances at the Pavilion, 401 South Pavilion Way. Dance coordinators, Steve and Barb Hansmeyer host the weekly event and are the disc jockeys through October 17, from 7 until...
Your smartphone has some amazing apps that can help you when preparing a meal.
Kitchen Math helps you determine the time it takes to cook different foods of different sizes in the kitchen while telling you the perfect serving temperature. It converts every measurement unit into any other measurement unit that you might need to complete any recipe.
To find recipes, Epicurious is an...
IGNITE THE BIG AND LTTLE SCREEN
LOOPER
Rian Johnson’s time-travel thriller turns the paradox of the enigmatic time trope on its head and then inside out with an extremely clever, mind-bending story that delights the eye and provokes the mind. It’s a very rare treat when a movie dazzles both hemispheres and is also immensely satisfying emotionally. This one plays with...
What are Red Flag Warnings?
The National Weather Service (NWS) issues Red Flag Warnings & Fire Weather Watches to alert fire departments and land management agencies about the onset, or possible onset, of critical weather and fuel moisture conditions that could lead to rapid or dramatic increases in wildfire activity. This could be due to low relative humidity, strong winds,...
Do Dogs go to heaven? Will Rogers once said, "If there aren't any dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went!" While we cannot answer that question here, one thing we do know......dogs now go to church! Many churches conduct pet blessing services, but one Palm Desert church has a program to adopt...
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...
Avocados mollify your taste buds, are excellent for your skin, and provide multiple essential nutrients to your body. The avocado is delicious. It is creamy, rich in taste, smooth in texture and is known to be multi-dimensional. The most well known recipe that utilizes avocados is guacamole. If you love Mexican Cuisine and live in the Southwest there is...
Rub it. Poke it. Freeze it. Peel it. No matter what the means, we want to stick it to our wrinkles. By any method feasible, we want to make them go away much faster than they came. It’s hard to age gracefully. And with a wrinkle (or two) trying to battle the grand canyon on your facial real estate...
People called last week’s Emmy’s a “snoozefest.” Many consider this month’s run-up to the Presidential election a rival to the Emmy’s in its excitement as very few people seem to be undecided. At this stage in the Presidential Race, let’s take a look at a few of the more outrageous statements to date. To keep this fun, let’s call...
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
What can one say about what we witnessed this past weekend at Medinah CC in Chicago? It rang eerily of the Miracle at Brookline in 1998 and when I say eerie, do you remember whose turn it was to putt when Justin Leonard dropped that 40’ bomb sending the place into Woodstock,...
Week of October 4
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "In a full heart there is room for everything," said poet Antonio Porchia, "and in an empty heart there is room for nothing." That's an important idea for you to meditate on right now, Aries. The universe is conspiring for you to be visited by a tide...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Like a disaster flick, Carmageddon II was all the rage, as in road-, last weekend when transportation head-honchos shut down a 10-mile stretch of the 405 Freeway for the second time in 14 months! We can’t help but feel sorry for LaLa Land’s fight to uphold their rights to own a car, drive free of...
Growing up in Newport Beach, CA., Geoff Allan spent his free time like most young kids who grow up near the beach: surfing for hours and long boarding down the pier. While in junior high school, Geoff became intrigued with the sounds some of the DJs like Jam Master Jay were making and began practicing on his mother’s record...
In 1979 the California Supreme Court ruled that a defendant’s “conscious disregard of the risk” of Driving under the Influence was enough evidence of the malice required by the law to justify the awarding of “punitive damages” against the person who caused the accident. One who voluntarily commenced and continued to consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication,...
Bob Dylan has been a recording artist for over 50 years.
He began as an acolyte of Woody Guthrie’s. After exploring and
absorbing historic Blues and Folk music, he invented a style all his own.
Bob Dylan (ne’ Zimmerman) re-wrote the rules of Rock & Roll.
His singing was idiosyncratic at best, but he was the first artist to
incorporate topical and political lyrics...
Holding a grudge, not being able to let go of resentment, and harboring bitterness generally hurts one person…YOU! It may be safe to say each and every person has experienced their feelings hurt by another persons’ words or actions. When that someone is a close and trusted friend or family member, the hurt is exacerbated. With each experience we...
Did you know that we have a brewhouse here in our valley that has been producing award-winning beers since 2003? Open for a decade now, Babe’s Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse is known for delicious barbeque food, fresh homemade cornbread and my favorite, a variety of micro-brews on tap. Whether it’s for a family dinner or a night out on the...
By Lisa Morgan
As it has come to be expected of The Hood Bar and Pizza in Palm Desert, a mood and playlist altering band will be blowing your mind song by song this Saturday. Rippsville City Hall will become a must have as you find yourself begging these guys to toss you a CD. With a signature off beat,...
It’s not uncommon for women to be envious of a man’s lashes. We wish we had them, or even a fraction of their lushness and length. Even though males are genetically predisposed to have longer lashes to keep debris from entering the eyes of the hunter-gatherers, there are several treatments on the market today to help women overcome their...
This desert gem located in a Palm Desert neighborhood was created and designed as a haven for animals and the humans who love them. The home of Lindi and Gino Biggi, the renovated property was inspired by the tropical rainforests of Africa. Thatched huts housing some of the feathered residents surround cascading water features and spacious lawns. A focal...
California has a number of Propositions on the ballot this year. Some are fairly straight forward and easy to understand while others are intentionally misleading. Let’s look at a few below:
Proposition 32 is the Paycheck Protection Initiative. It was written to deceive voters into believing that it will eliminate special interest money. As this bill was written by “special...
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
I know I get a little short and jabby over a $20.00 putt with the boys on a Saturday at one of our great local courses here in town……I can only imagine what Brandt Snedeker felt like on the 18th hole at Eastlake Country Club on Sunday having to two-putt for the...
The cooler weather is beginning to slowly settle in as we are now into Fall. This is a great time for many of us to start those outdoor activities that we avoided during the summer heat. We have plenty of great spots to hike and enjoy the scenery here in the Coachella Valley (and surrounding area).
Hiking isn't typically dangerous...
Week of September 27
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Here's the curious message I derived from the current astrological configurations: It's one of those rare times when a wall may actually help bring people together. How? Why? The omens don't reveal that specific information. They only tell me that what seems like a barrier might end up...
THE ARTISTIC OBSESSIONS OF WAYNE WHITE AND DIANA VREELAND
Two terrific movies are making the rounds that focus on singular artists that surrendered to the creative muse as a way of life.
BEAUTY IS EMBARRASSING
In a terrific Q&Q at Cinemas Palme d’Or in Palm Desert, artist Wayne White said he was always an “outsider.” That is probably true, but his quirky...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
With every dizzying spin of the planet Earth, where happily it has been decreed that happy is not limited to an hour, where a day without sunshine is ridiculous, where whatever your pleasure, we have it all from sun-up to sun-dip behind the Santa Rosas, San Jacintos and whatever other photogenic peaks surround our home on the...
There is so much information that I find interesting about Michael Wright, that I could almost write a sequel to this column but here goes with the Reader’s Digest version. I have known Michael personally for over 20 years and never knew his father was the Lead Singer in a doo whop group. The Los Angeles based quartet was...
When running your business, how much do online reviews help?
Two University of California Berkeley professors tried tackling this question by analyzing nearly 150,000 Yelp reviews of 328 restaurants in the San Francisco area. The study was meant to assess what affect Yelp’s 27 million new reviews each month and 70 million unique visitors might mean to the restaurants as...
By Dale Gribow
We all prepare for emergencies in different ways. Most of us purchase insurance so that if there is a fire in our home or an automobile accident, we will be protected. We are often lauded into a sense of security thinking that we are in “good hands”, or that we have purchased a “piece of the rock”...
Valley Rhythms by Lola Rossi-Meza
The members of the Indian Wells Country Club call Marlene Adams “Our Little Songbird”
Marlene Adams loves to sing and just returned home from a week of competition as part of the 12th Annual Talent Quest National Karaoke Singing Contest held at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. “I have been part of Talent...
In 2011 Rival Sons released their sophomore effort,
Pressure & Time and it felt like a Rock n’ Roll revelation. The music
seemed new and familiar at the same time. It was an invigorating
slap of thunderous rock!
Hot on the heels of Pressure & Time, (less than 14 months),
and despite non-stop touring, Rival Sons has just released their third
effort, Head Down.
In...
San Francisco Wine Competition! by Rick Riozza
One of our favorite summertime destinations is San Francisco. It’s a fairly quick jaunt, close to wine country, great restaurants big and small, beautiful surroundings with refreshing weather. Love being up there!
One of the largest, prestigious, and most influential wine competitions in America, the San Francisco International Wine Competition considered 4,556 wines entered...
By Selma Grows
It’s a pleasure to introduce another self-supporting artist in the Coachella Valley. Mr. Keith Blum lives in Palm Springs and has been practicing his art professionally for over 30 years. Blum specializes in “Trompe L’oeil”, an art technique involving realistic imagery in order to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects exist in three dimensions. Blum...
By Lisa Morgan -
By the time you read this, you may already be late to the party! “What party, where?” you ask? Wherever THE ARRANGEMENTS are playing is where. It just so happens that this talented collection of musicians will be entertaining the proverbial and perhaps literal socks off of all those attending Coachella Valley Weekly’s Fall Mixer at...
By Lisa Morgan -
Plan B Live Entertainment and Cocktails is throwing a one-year “survival” anniversary party—and everyone is invited.
The festivities will take place at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29. There will be live music from “Over the Wall,” as well as amazing drink specials—something owner Jeannette Krehbiel has been providing since she opened Plan B one year ago.
Krehbiel accomplished...
By Lisa Morgan
Fashion, cupcakes, prizes and gifts, all for a good cause? Count us at Coachella Valley Weekly in! We are marking our calendars for September 29th and you should join us. This particular Saturday night, from 5 – 10pm, the very popular clothing store, Blonde by The River, is hosting a fantastic event to raise money and awareness...
By Lisa Morgan -
Everybody loves a block party and YOU’RE INVITED! Saturday, November 10, from 10 am to 4 pm, the Perez Business District Community will be holding their annual Perez Road Fall Festival benefiting and supporting fundraising for Boys and Girls Club, Shelter from the Storm, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, FIND, VFW, The Community Blood Bank, Animal Samaritans...
I have seen many talented chefs at Fixtures Living this month in Rancho Mirage, and last week was no exception. It was an Italian battle between returning Chef, Anthony Santucci of Capri Restaurant at Miracle Springs Resort and Spa in Desert Hot Springs, and Chef and owner, Tony Riccio of La Bella Cucina in Palm Desert. This event has...
I can’t count calories, but I can count on my body doing the math for me and storing the extra pounds in places like my thighs and stomach as punishment for me not being able to do simple caloric mathematics. Sure, I could count calories if I tried really really hard, but the honest truth is, I forget. I...
Proposition 37 is the Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Initiative. Genetically engineered means that the genetics of the plant or animal were changed. If a product that we eat was genetically engineered, you would now know. The initiative also prohibits the labeling of foods as “natural” as many consumers are fooled into believing that “natural” foods are organic...
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