by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
With the PGA Tour taking a week off of the FedEx Cup Playoffs this week before the Tour Championship, the spotlight fell to the other Tours this past weekend to assist in the competition with the NFL season’s Week #2 which is no easy task……..A bit easier than the weather perhaps as...
By Lisa Morgan
Penny University according to Wikipedia: A term originating from the 18th-century coffeehouses in London, England. Instead of paying for drinks, people were charged a penny to enter a coffeehouse. Once inside, the patron had access to coffee, the company of others, various discussions, pamphlets, bulletins, newspapers, and the latest news and gossip. Reporters called "runners" went around...
Yoga and Kirtan enthusiasts may still be feeling their exhilaration from Bhakti Festival West. The Joshua Tree Retreat Center has welcomed more than 3,500 hundred visitors during the Bhakti Festival the past four years. The fourth annual Bhakti Festival is an intimate gathering. Yogi enthusiasts come to enjoy this event from all over the world. It is a time...
As the valley is gearing up for another strong season, some restaurants are stepping up their game. After hearing the buzz around town that Arnold Palmer’s has made some impressive changes, I was eager to find out if they would be able to impress and meet my expectations. Well, they far surpassed them with their service, ambiance and most...
The majestic dog runs along the mountain trail, pacing himself in synchrony with his slightly older companion dog. The pads of their feet are silent on the damp earth, the crackle of fall leaves the only sound. The dog spots a raccoon in a tree, startled by a strange creature he'd never seen before. He glances at Elmo looking...
Week of September 20
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): For every trillion dollars the U.S. government spends on the military, it creates about 11,000 jobs. That same expenditure, if directed toward education, creates 27,000 jobs. Personally, I'd rather have the taxes I pay go to teachers than soldiers -- especially in light of the fact that the...
IF YOU DON’T MIND, IT DOESN’T MATTER
The best films on the big theater screen worth seeing are, as previously mentioned in this column: SAMSARA and THE MASTER. ARGO, unseen as of this writing, has great buzz.
As of this writing, nearly 150,000 titles have been released on DVD or Blu-ray. A very small percentage of them are actually entertaining, diverting...
ShareKitchen Cathedral City is excited to announce that we will be cutting our ribbon during the first week of October and we have already begun booking kitchen rentals and Guest Chefs for our debut.
Our first community events of the season are dedicated to introducing you to the ShareKitchen program through a series of Open Houses where you can walk...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
September! Fall! Autumn! Actually defined as the period between September 22 to December 21 in the northern hemisphere, the big “leaf-fall” and “temp-dip” will be here in just two days. Time moving fast enough for you? I’ll bet it is. Slow down. Time out. Enjoy this week’s calendar. Get giggling and guffawing at song-filled staging by a...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
The Ted Herman Big Band featuring Frank DiSalvo performs this season at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel
Saxophonist and big band leader Ted Herman will be performing every Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the lobby lounge next to the restaurant called “Frank’s Place” in the Indian Wells Resort Hotel located at 76-661 Highway 111 in...
by Rick Riozza
There’s some great new energy and a new scene going on at the world famous Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage; and I’m so happy to report that it involves a lot of wine! Everyone needs to meet Denise Harnett, the resort’s Marketing Coordinator—she’s really busy right now, but she’s bringing all the energy...
From an early age Jeremy Ferguson, (known as JF// Discord,) has been involved in music. During elementary and middle school, Ferguson played in the school band as the first chair clarinet player. Somewhere between Nellie Kaufman Middle School and Cathedral City High School, Ferguson began developing a taste for heavy metal music. Giving up the clarinet for a microphone,...
MICHAEL DES BARRES BAND “Carnaby Street” (Gonzo Multimedia)
Chances are you may not have heard of Michael Des Barres,
but you are probably familiar with him, nonetheless.
British born Des Barres started out as an actor. That’s him
in sunglasses, bobbing his head as Lulu sings “To Sir With Love” in
that iconic 1967 movie.
In the early 70s Des Barres formed...
By Lisa Morgan -
“Sit on her!” “Leave your panties!” I dropped my pencil, perplexed, unsure of what I’d gotten myself into. I had done my research before coming here to do this article, but I didn’t remember this part in the movie “Whip It.” These 17 ladies, members of Coachella Valley’s own Derby Girls, all on eight wheels, uniquely...
By Raymond Bill -
By now I think most of the valley has heard about the Crater Lake Chef Challenge held at Fixtures Living in Rancho Mirage, thanks in part by our desert’s awesome DJs, Bradley Ryan from Mix 100.5 FM and Bob O’Brien from KDES 98.5 FM. If you have not had the opportunity to check out this event,...
by Lisa Morgan -
The homes of approximately 1500 were flooded and significantly damaged Tuesday, September 11, when one of many thunder storms dumped enough water to flood a nearby dump and two neighboring sewer lagoons, sending a flash flood of toxic water through Desert Mobile Home Park also known as Duroville. The American Red Cross opened a temporary shelter...
By Raymond Bill -
After a few weeks of being merely a spectator at this competitive event, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the judging and, my favorite part, the tasting of the Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge. This week we watched as chef, Anthony Santucci from Capri Restaurant at the Miracle Springs Resort in Desert...
By Lisa Morgan -
“The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can do nothing for him in return, and how he treats people who cannot fight back.” If that is the case, then the character of Angel View Crippled Children’s Foundation stands head and shoulders above most. Since 1955, Angel View has been providing...
by Rick Riozza
Allora! Benvenuto! Welcome back to extraordinary dinners and world class wine pairings as the Miramonte Resort & Spa proudly introduces their five wine dinner event series for the 2012-2013 season.
Serate di Vino means “Evenings of Wine”—the title for this wine dinner series—and what better accompaniment to these up-coming soirées than the culinary talent of one of the...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Hot new band: The Collective features a mix of the former band Evaro with Bobby Nichols
Solo guitarist, Bobby Nichols performs every Friday from 6 until 9 p.m. in The IW Club located at 44-500 Indian Wells Lane in Indian Wells. (760) 834-3800. Every Saturday, he performs at The Fix located at 73-580 El Paseo in Palm Desert....
Did you see the recent Stanford study that stated that there were no significant differences between organic and non-organic food from a nutritional or health risk standpoint? Many are calling this junk science. To understand that report better, we need to look at where Stanford receives its funding as well as relevant facts excluded from their study.
First, the study...
MIND, MEANING AND MAMMARIES
TOYS IN THE ATTIC
Old-school stop-motion animation infuses this twisted fable with a veneer of immediacy and authenticity that big budget CGI fueled studio products cannot match. Here’s the story: A teddy bear, a mechanical mouse, and a marionette join forces to save their kidnapped friend, Buttercup the doll, from the residents of the Land of Evil....
Service dogs are the eyes for those who cannot see, the leaders for people unable to walk, and the healers for those suffering from emotional illnesses such as post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For some service dogs, it all began behind bars....
Before Puppies Behind Bars began, an inmate named Tom spent most days watching television in his cell and...
After a much needed summer vacation traveling the country with my children, I have returned, eager to compare my dining experiences to the best the Coachella Valley has to offer. I wanted to make my debut review a memorable one so I chose to find the most authentic Italian restaurant in the desert to celebrate my return. Having tried...
We may be entering fall season, but the sun is still beating down in the desert and the months of exposure have taken their toll. Maybe you took
the necessary precautions of stocking up on a healthy supply of full
spectrum SPF 30 or greater sunscreen, waterproof of course, and
faithfully wore a wide brimmed hat. Maybe you even splurged on a...
The headline unemployment number of 8.1% for August fell by 0.2% because fewer people were looking for jobs. This pointed out how useless this statistic is to knowing the true state of unemployment in the United States. To understand the real unemployment rate, we need to get behind that number.
A bad sign was that the “labor participation rate” fell...
by Mike Livingston; Host, The Clubhouse Radio Show
With the beginning of football season on the docket as well as the US Open Finals scheduled to conclude on the same day, the television schedule was a sports junkie’s paradise last weekend and made the DVR and invention as important as the light bulb for any die-hard…….However, if you didn’t choose...
Week of September 13
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will never be able to actually gaze upon your own face. You may of course see a reasonable likeness of it in mirrors, photos, and videos. But the real thing will always be forever visible to everyone else, but not you. I think that's an apt symbol...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Is it safe? The kids have shuffled off to school in new shoes (scuff-alert ahead), facing up to new horizons (scowl-alert ahead), looking for all the alien-world like robotic stiffs with hunched, bent backs supporting books, tablets, pens and pencils, a brown-bag lunch which they use for trade, and all those necessary must-have educational tools on flyers...
Most Djs could be placed into a few different categories. Some DJs are strictly club jocks, while others focus their energy on producing their own music and putting on shows. The largest category of DJs usually like to mix it up by performing for weddings, private parties and corporate events, with an occasional club gig sandwiched in between.
Ismael Pena...
Kathleen Edwards is a singer songwriter from Ontario, Canada.
The daughter of a diplomat, Edwards grew up overseas. Raiding an older
brother’s record collection gave her a sharp appreciation for the music of
Bob Dylan and Neil Young.
By 2003, Edwards recorded her debut, Failer. It was met with
unanimous critical acclaim. The same reception greeted her second
and third efforts, Back To Me in...
Did you know that gang members outnumber law enforcement officers by a ratio of 6 to 1, and they are better armed? As a result of this and other prevailing conditions law enforcement and politicians have tried to overhaul the juvenile justice system in California.
Recently the Desert Sun reported that the Coachella Valley crime rates are on the rise. ...
By Lisa Morgan -
It was the big day! The first Football Sunday! I had been counting down the days for my team to open their season since last Super Bowl Sunday and now, it was finally here. Donning my team colors, I grabbed my keys and my rally towel (not that I thought they would need it, but just...
by Bronwyn Ison -
Bhakti Fest 2012 welcomes and shares its fourth season at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center in Joshua Tree, California. Yoga and Kirtan music enthusiast will assemble for four days to experience some great Yoga classes and music. Expect to practice Yoga with some of the highest caliber instructors in the country. You will eagerly anticipate relishing...
By Lisa Morgan -
Many already know Bronwyn Ison as one of our valley’s most celebrated yoga instructors and health writers. A quick look at her website www.e-volveyoga.com and you find that this is one motivated, driven woman predisposed to hard work leading to success: a Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State with a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Broadcast...
by Bronwyn Ison -
During the 18th century, enlightenment was a philosophical movement. It was a movement stressing the importance of reason and critical appraisal of existing ideas and social institutions. Many feel, believe, and share in enlightenment. So much that there are many books, classes, institutions, seminars, and stores available to those seeking enlightenment. Scott...
By Selma Grows -
The seasons are changing and time is moving along as it always has, except today something is different. It’s just another Monday, Thursday or Saturday morning at the Big Lots Shopping Center in Cathedral City and it’s almost time for whatever you are about to do. A hilarious and melodious song of joyful breath and...
More than a decade ago, Urban Yoga Center (UYC) made its debut in Palm Springs. UYC is one of the first Yoga studios operating in the Coachella Valley. If you don’t already know Kristen Olsen, owner of Urban Yoga Center in Palm Springs you must meet her. Olsen has developed a thriving Yoga community within our valley....
by Rick Riozza
One of the nice benefits of knowing and hanging out with a bunch of winemakers is the spontaneity of their gatherings which include eating, drinking, and more eating.
Just the other day, coming back from the OC, I was close by the Galleano Winery—which I’ve written about recently--located in Mira Loma....
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Woody Retro performs in two bands: The Refills and Alyce Bowie
Bassist, guitarist, vocalist and song writer, “Woody Retro” performs with The Refills this Friday, September 7, in The Tack Room at 9 p.m. located at 81-800 Avenue 51 in Indio. (760) 347-9985. He returns there on Friday, October 5, with Alyce Bowie featuring vocalist Kym Galvan. On...
In order to maintain a healthy lifestyle people need between 30 and 60 minutes of activity each day, plenty of water, enough sleep to feel rested and at least 2 cups of fruits and 3 cups of vegetables in their diets daily.
The simplest way to remember what fruits and vegetables to eat is to think of the rainbow....
FIVE FILMS REFLECT THE “OTHER”
THE POSSESSION
Many local readers recall a startling story that ran in the Los Angeles Times on which this movie is loosely based. Sometimes predictable and silly, I liked the way the movie story was told and I appreciated the central theme of an ordinary American family having to confront a terrifying evil. ...
Possible Monsoon flow over the next several days…
Flash Flood Safety Tips
From The CV Weekly and Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
We are in our summer “monsoon season which can quickly and unexpectedly bring flash floods. More people lose their LIVES in floods than in any other weather-related event. 80% of flood deaths occur in vehicles, and most happen when drivers make...
Mayor Dana Hobart is one of the Coachella Valley’s biggest proponents of rescue animals. The three-time Rancho Mirage mayor and current Councilman paved the way for his city to host Loving All Animals’ Super Pet Adoption Fair at Whitewater Park the weekend of November 17 and 18. Upon taking office, he elected to represent his city...
EP Release Party for “Sourglass” September 7 at Red Barn, Palm Desert
By Lisa Morgan
Coachella Valley Weekly is campaigning for Campaigning For Zeros who are anything BUT zeros. Far from it, this trio sounds triple its size and is guaranteed to go from zero to mosh pit in the first three minutes of live play. Campaigning for Zeros captures...
California leads the nation in total debt at $618 billion, more than twice as much as New York.
Governor Jerry Brown took action to reduce some of this problem last week with pension reform. Right now, California owes between $400 and $600 BILLION to retirees over the next 30 years. The State Controller estimates that retirement funds are underfunded...
I have a saying I constantly remind my five year old son to live by: Treat others how you
wish to be treated. He refused to share his favorite truck with his friend and he received
a time out for being ornery and selfish about the incident. During his time out, he
proceeded to berate and belittle himself. I heard him tell...
by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show
Last week I said that the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs had started with a bit of a whimper but oh what a week can change!
With The Deutsche Bank Classic as the second stop on the playoff train over the Labor Day weekend, all of the horses were in the...
Week of September 6
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Life tests you all the time. Sometimes its prods and queries are hard and weird; they come at you with non-stop intensity. On other occasions the riddles and lessons are pretty fun and friendly, and provide you with lots of slack to figure them out. In all...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted as a result of Monday’s “day off” from our labors, i.e., our national holiday of Labor Day. This work-free day (Yeah, right.) marks the end of summer. It marks the end of watching the butter slip down the chin of our venerated Grandpa—or chins in the case of...
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