THREE FILMS TACKLE TORRID TOPICS
THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN
I wasn’t fully amazed, but I was definitely amused and engaged beyond what I expected. It’s not so strange why a studio (Sony/Columbia) considers a reboot of a movie franchise that’s barely ten years old, and only five years since Spidey’s last outing: when potential money looms on the box office...
An amazing and unique animal shelter is tucked away on a rural palm tree lined road in the city of Coachella. THE PET RESCUE CENTER IS THE ONLY "KENNEL FREE" SHELTER IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, WITH A DESIGN THAT ALLOWS THEIR 24 SMALL DOGS TO ROAM FREE MUCH OF THE DAY. A large brick wall encloses the one acre...
Why is it almost every article I read on how to get glowing summer skin leaves me feeling naked and vulnerable? Don't apply powder, forgo foundation and just brush on a little bronzer, a quick coat of mascara and a nude gloss are all you need, or so they say.
I don't know about you, but if looking fabulous...
It’s a bona fide fact many women will begin to lose bone density and are often diagnosed with Osteoporosis after menopause. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, osteopenia are among a list of bone disorders and diseases. Without going in depth on each...
In 1972, George Carlin spoke of the seven words that you cannot say on television. Forty years later, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was sued for the release of the 500 words that you should not say on Twitter or Facebook unless you want to risk the DHS monitoring you as a potential threat to our country....
If you’re looking for a new place to have lunch, dinner, cocktails or listen to live music- then look no further than Palm Desert County Club. Nestled inside of the Clubhouse in the middle of all of the PDCC homes, is a top-notch restaurant and live music venue.
The décor is nicely decorated in both the bar, which boasts several...
by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show
So attrition is really the only word for the last two days at the Women’s U.S. Open at Blackwolf Run. Kohler, Wisconsin was a great host for the championship and would you believe that was a public course? Amazing! That said, sloppy golf on the weekend saw what looked to be a...
Week of July 12
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): During an author tour a few years ago, I was a guest on San Francisco radio station KFOG. For a while, the host interviewed me about my book and astrology column. Then we moved into a less formal mode, bantering about psychic powers, lucid dreams, and reincarnation....
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Once upon a time, being “cool” was a matter of your lifestyle (living far from parents, the more communal the merrier), your hairstyle (the longer, the scruffier, the more things growing in it, the better), your plate of food (paper or tin piled high with vegan-approved organic roots and tubers, no flavor required), and your clothes...
I really resonate with Mark Karlstrom’s life story because we both have had many of the same experiences— working on cruise ships, TV, radio and nightclubs. Mark has traveled an interesting path which has led him to the Coachella Valley where he currently has a successful DJ and video businesses.
Getting a job in radio is not easy,...
1. Contact a DUI lawyer asap pursuant to the pink piece of paper you received when they snatched your license. Your attorney has 10 days from the arrest (Stop and Snatch of your CDL) to request a DMV HEARING. If you do not do this within 10 days your license will be gone for 4-5 months depending on whether...
by Cara Pellegrino
With the recent onslaught of medical marijuana dispensaries in the Coachella Valley, it only makes sense that more smoke shops appear out of thin, or cloudy, air. But one smoke shop stands out from the rest, and it really isn't a smoke shop at all. Mayhem is nestled on Williams Road in Palm Springs, right in...
“Out Of The Game” (Decca Records)
Rufus Wainwright achieved notoriety before he ever learned to walk
or talk, as the subject of Loudon Wainwright III’s whimsical ode to breast feeding,
“Rufus Is A Tit Man.”
Despite the fact that he is the scion of folk icons Loudon Wainwright III and
Kate McGarrigle of the McGarrigle Sisters, Rufus has cut a very...
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
“Among The Missing”
Stories
Dan Chaon
This week’s short story collection is by author Dan Chaon (pronounced Shawn). Chaon’s Among the Missing (Ballantine, 274 pages) contains twelve intimate stories conveying the intricacies of how family dynamics shape and impact our lives. A finalist for the National Book Award, and named one of the year’s best ten...
By Marissa Willman
For local photographer and Imagine Imagery owner Chris Miller, no two days are ever the same. In any given week, Miller could go from shooting fashion editorial on a Monday to the Honeymoon Hideaway on Tuesday and a local benefit concert on Friday.
And he wouldn’t have it any other way.
“My favorite thing about my job as a...
Michael Keeth works hard to make music, share knowledge with others
By Amanda Dorta
Michael Keeth—a 30-year-old father and husband by day, and an ambient acoustic-rocker by night—comes layered with a bit of darkness and has just enough electric to be the perfect mix for any occasion.
Keeth has been through a 12-year process to invest in the materials needed to...
By Marissa Willman
When Palm Desert High School grad Vail Horton’s body began to deteriorate after college, he found he could no longer use his artificial limbs. But rather than letting his disability define him, he decided to create a line of products for the disabled and the elderly that would allow them to maintain their mobility without pain. His...
By Marissa Willman
As the desert’s premier weekly publication for all things local, Coachella Valley Weekly exists for one reason: you, our readers. And that’s why we want to meet you! We’re hosting mixers and music events across the valley this summer, plus we have some exciting meet ups in the works this fall.
During the summer, CV Weekly is hosting...
Raw power with a primal yell that you feel in your soul, meet Remnants of Man .by Laura Anne Rowell
Described as death metal meets heavy metal, RofM brings back the early sounds of Anthrax, Megadeath and Metallica. “Yea, I’ve been inspired by those guys” says lead singer Joe Lynn “All I really listen to is heavy metal.” Unlike...
Blasting Echo front man, Josh Heinz, is quite happy with his current band. Formed in December of 2008 with guitarist Jeff Fortson, the band has been through several line-up changes. Actually there have been a few different bass players that have come and gone including Fortson himself who originally was the bass player but decided to take a brief...
By Marissa Willman
Riverside County’s five detention centers, including the county detention center in Indio, and five juvenile detention facilities lack adequate staff to provide sufficient mental health treatment to inmates, according to a grand jury report released last month.
The report’s findings come as the county prepares to quadruple the size of the Indio Jail, a $234 million project that...
By Rick Riozza
A true thing can be said about wine lovers: they tend to appreciate a lot of other good things. Quite often there’s nothing more appealing that enjoying an ice cold beer on a hot summer’s day.
During CV Weekly’s 1st Summer Mixer held at Charli Marrone’s, both the staff and the public intermingled; I met Lisa Morgan,...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Web-site launches: A Directory for local Musicians, Models and Artists
Photographer and videographer Dan Suttner along with his associate and artistic director Bonnie Taylor, have been working diligently to launch www.CoachellaValleyModelandTalentDirectory.com for several months. The concept is very unique and is designed to showcase and promote models, musicians and artists here in the Coachella Valley.
Owner of Whistlers Photography...
By Marissa Willman
Children’s fitness, healthy lifestyle choices, confidence-building and a nurturing, non-competitive environment are the name of the game at My Gym in Palm Desert, a fitness center that caters to children from six weeks to nine years of age.
“Through physical fitness, we teach a lot of skills,” said My Gym Palm Desert owner Nancy Scott. “We lead...
With summertime here and daily temperatures over 100 degrees, it is time for a reminder on staying hydrated and avoiding heat-related illnesses.
The most important thing to remember is to drink more fluids than you think you need and do not wait until you are thirsty to drink. If you follow the rule of thumb of drinking...
DARE TO DABBLE IN TIME TRAVEL AND OTHER PERILIOUS TREKS
SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED
The classified ad was enticing and clearly nutso: A would-be time-traveler was planning another trip and he needed a partner; but you had to supply your own weapon, pay was upon return, and safety was not guaranteed.
When three skeptical, youthful reporters from a Seattle magazine see...
ELVIS ADOPTED! GOES ON TOUR!
Elvis sang the "Jailhouse Rock" last December when he ended up at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, the local county shelter. While dogs throughout the Valley played with new toys and romped through Christmas wrapping, it was a "Blue Christmas" for this little dog and his cellmates at the pound. The...
by Rachel Montoya
It had been several years since the last time I dined at The Cliffhouse in LaQuinta. And after the fabulous dining experience that I recently had there, I wondered why I had waited so long. From the time we arrived my date and I were treated like royalty. Our glasses of water and warm bread arrived...
by Bronwyn Ison
After my most recent trip to the grocery store I left with four hothouse cucumbers. I had no plans to entertain but rather noticed I was eating a cucumber a day. I wanted to make sure I had enough to last me a few days. I love the crunchy consistency and the texture. Cucumbers...
_Selma Grows
International Rock and Roll defines the newly 18 year old Jackson Cook (www.JacksonCook.com). Jackson initiated his own art of performance by having the courage to simply pick up a guitar less than five years ago.
Armed with a personal commitment to making real Rock and Roll, Jackson began to invest his life and time in seeking out opportunities...
by Cara Pellegrino
Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) affects approximately 85% of all men over the age of 50. We see advertisements for Rogaine, Propecia and other restorative hair techniques touted on our televisions and in magazines. Everyone knows most men will experience a receding hairline or a balding crown, not that this knowledge makes the situation any more bearable for...
by Haddon Libby
Independence Day: A Call to Action
Our founding father, John Adams, wanted the Fourth of July to be remembered as a “festival...commemorated, as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God.” As he and our founding fathers saw it, the reason for the revolution from the British monarchy was for self government, basic human...
by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show
Well is he back or isn’t he?? It seems as though the pundits will have an opinion either way (they’re pundits after all) but the Tiger Woods we saw this past weekend at the AT&T invitational, a tournament Tiger hosts at Congressional Country Club in our Nation’s capitol, sure looked like the...
Week of July 5
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Members of the Nevada Republican Party have concocted a bizarre version of family values. A large majority of them are opposed to gay marriage and yet are all in favor of legal brothels. Their wacky approach to morality is as weird as that of the family values...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Now that all the happy hoopla of yesterday’s Independence Day are stilled, the fireworks are only echoes, the colors red-white and blue are not just delegated in a perfectly poetic row, the stirring national anthem has disappeared on the wind---next to be heard full force (and full voice, hopefully sans wardrobe malfunction) as a rallying cry...
I really resonate with Mark Karlstrom’s life story because we both have had many of the same experiences— working on cruise ships, TV, radio and nightclubs. Mark has traveled an interesting path which has led him to the Coachella Valley where he currently has a successful DJ and video businesses.
Getting a job in radio is not easy,...
1. Reputation: Has the attorney been recognized by AVVO legal ratings with a Superb rating of 9.5 or higher? Was the lawyer named to any Best Lawyer’s lists? Be sure the law firm has a reputation for handling legitimate claims for legitimate claimants. Frivolous lawsuits hurt everyone by delaying real claims from getting to court. Be...
Sun Kil Moon “Among The Leaves” (Caldo Verde Records) by Eleni P. Austin
Not many people are familiar with Sun Kil Moon. The brainchild
Of Mark Kozelek, Sun Kil Moon rose from the ashes of his first band, Red House
Painters and included two members from that group, Anthony Koutsos and
Tim Mooney.
Named after the Lightweight Korean boxer, Sun Kil...
By Laura Anne Rowell
The Tack Room bar and restaurant in Indio, has a diversity that few places can handle while holding an identity unique to this quaint tavern.
During Sunday brunch the friendly staff fills your glass with Mimosa’s or serves you an award winning Bloody Mary along with their famous chili dog breakfast or warm fresh eggs.
But...
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
“Suddenly, A Knock on the Door”
Short Stories
Etgar Keret
I am a big fan of the short story. In a busy world, when a little bit of time presents itself, a short story is great to have nearby for a quick escape. This is part one of a four-part series presenting terrific short story collections...
By Laura-Anne Rowell
Originally hailing from Detroit, Michigan, local artist Lee Balan moved to southern California in the early 1960s. A true hippie who was also perhaps influenced by taking LSD during the peace and love movement, Lee hopes purveyors of his work will question for theirselves; “Who am I?” “Where am I from?” and “Where am I going?.”
He states,...
By Marissa Willman
Three-year-old Isaiah Poag of Thousand Palms tackles his older brother in games of tag, plays with his grandmother in the pool and tumbles with his sister during gymnastics class like any other three-year-old.
But Isaiah is far from an ordinary three-year-old. In the last two years, Isaiah has beaten two grave diagnoses: ependymoma, a rare brain cancer, and...
By Marissa Willman
Independence Day, the patriotic holiday synonymous with backyard barbeques, pool parties and fireworks displays, is just around the corner. Although fireworks are illegal in Riverside County, there are plenty of places for locals to see some spectacular shows in the night sky. Here are Coachella Valley Weekly’s picks for celebrating our country’s birthday:
“Carnaval of Lights” in La...
Summer’s Take on Sauvignon Blanc by Rick Riozza
If I’m dreaming about the “wines of summer”, the quintessential summer white, Sauvignon Blanc plays a heavy role. But it is a light wine that tends to be very fresh and crisp with juicy fruit flavors. With naturally high acidity, Sauvignon Blanc is always tangy, tart, nervy, racy, or zesty...
Lola Rossi-Meza
Two Twelve performs at venue near you.
Recently formed band, Two Twelve, is comprised of veteran musicians who have performed in various other bands, and now have come together to heat up a venue near you. This Friday, June 29, at 9 p.m., they perform at Kokopelli’s Cantina located at 57-154 Twenty-nine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley. (760) 369-6660....
Every day a new study or report comes out questioning the safety of the food supply in the United States. The one consistent throughout is that organic foods are not exposed to the chemicals, growth hormones and safety practices used by the largest food producers and processors. While the USDA explicitly states that it “does not claim...
_Selma Grows
This week we step into the life of a local artist who has overcome the strains of his past to find his desired future. His inspiring story has successfully fueled the S.E.L.M.A. cause.
Chris Redman was born in San Diego and was adopted out by CA, CPS due to severe child abuse resulting in a broken femur. At 1...
ANTICIPATED FILMS FINALLY HIT THE BIG SCREEN
It’s not an oxymoron that some big summer films are both eye-candy and popcorn treats. Maybe that’s why we load-up on junk snacks in the lobby before settling in our seats. For me, a good movie must first be visually stimulating. Ideally, it should also tickle one’s gray matter as...
by Janet McAfee
Dogs love to travel! If you own a dog, chances are he races to go with you whenever you gather up your car keys. Dogs are natural nomads, traveling in packs in the wild. They are curious creatures who love seeing new places and meeting new friends. Traveling with pets has become...
by Raymond Bill
For many months, I have heard rumors of a new restaurant opening in the J.W. Marriott’s Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert. After the closing of Ristorante Tuscany, one of the desert’s most luxurious restaurants, there has been much speculation as to what could possibly fill the void left from such a reputable restaurant....
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