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...
It’s no surprise that Chase Martinez learned to operate a pair of turntables before he learned to operate a car. Spending a good part of his youth in Long Beach, CA (a city put on the map by rapper Snoop Dogg,) Chase moved to the Coachella Valley at the age of 12. Three years later the fledgling DJ made...
12 KEY TIPS TO AVOID SCAMS AND THIEVES
By Dale Gribow
1. SCAMS: Never sign anything on the spot without reviewing it or sleeping on it. Be wary of internet and phone offers that sound to good to be true. SENIORS are often targeted and are the easiest people to SCAM. This is because they are often financially stable as a...
REDD KROSS “Researching The Blues” (MERGE Records)
The Time: Late 70s/Early 80s
The Place: Los Angeles, California
The Scene: The burgeoning Punk Rock landscape.
In 1978, puberty hit the McDonald Brothers just as Punk Rock was exploding
in Los Angeles. Inspired by the D.I.Y. ethos of Punk, Jeff and Steven formed
their first band, The Tourists,...
BY RICK RIOZZA
Playing the game of wine, we are always on the look-out for a great deal these days, even in a down economy, the stats are in that we are drinking more and more wine—but, as someone put it, we want it both ways: the best wine for the lowest price. And we want it...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Vocalist Francesca Amari is one of eight finalists in “The Voice of the Valley”
A very busy Cabaret vocalist, Francesca Amari will perform at the unveiling celebration party for graphic artist James Cesena on Saturday, September 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Azul Restaurant located at 369 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Cesena’s series of portraits...
Recent reports in the news are touting chocolate as the next super food capable of improving your brain function, fending off cancers, removing plaque from your arteries, extending your longevity and a litany of other healthful benefits.
Hold on.
As per most things we read and hear, that is not exactly true. Let’s look a little deeper.
The ingredient in...
“The biggest edge I live on is directing. That’s the most scary, dangerous thing you can do in your life.” ~ Tony Scott
When Ridley’s little brother took a spectacular leap from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro -- it’s a 185 foot drop to the water and a film location he knew well -- there’s no doubt...
The small tan dog scurried through the Indio neighborhood, panting from the desert heat, desperate for shelter. Larger dogs, coyotes, and the scorching sun were enemies to be avoided. Her stomach ached from hunger, but she had to keep going. She sought a secure hiding place to have her babies, and instinctively knew the time was drawing close. She spotted...
by Tracy Dietlin
My husband and I have enjoyed many a meal at Casey’s Restaurant and Lounge. If I think back to the first time we had dinner there, I would tell you things like; we were seated right away, the service was fantastic and the food was amazing. If I tell you how our dining experience is ...
Sugar? Would you like one lump, two, three, four or more? Alarming statistics tells us, America is addicted to sugar. Most of us have a sweet tooth. I will admit I enjoy a sweet treat on occasion. Research tells us, America consumes an astronomical amount of sugar every year. The overwhelming amounts of sugar...
If you haven’t heard the latest craze about the health benefits of coconut, let me enlighten you. If you’re already in the know about the coconut craze, let’s explore some more about the seed from the tropical “tree of life”.
Coconut oil: Despite being comprised of mostly saturated fat, coconut oil is one of the few healthy fats. Shown to...
On the November ballot, proposition 35 increases prison sentences and fines for human trafficking while requiring convicted human traffickers to register as sex offenders, a categorization that is not mandatory at present. Human trafficking is emerging as one of the fastest growing crimes in America. California ranks among the top three states for these activities with Riverside...
by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show
With the PGA season winding down, the Playoffs have kicked in! The first stop on that train was this past weekend at the Barclay’s Challenge played on the famed Bethpage State Park Black Course which, as you know has hosted US Opens and is known as one of the most quality (and...
Week of August 30
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I'm afraid your vibes are slightly out of tune. Can you do something about that, please? Meanwhile, your invisible friend could really use a Tarot reading, and your houseplants would benefit from a dose of Mozart. Plus -- and I hope I'm not being too forward here --...
It was an evening dubbed by attendees as, “a night from the playbook of Palm Springs’ past,” as Hollywood’s elite stepped out of stretch limos to walk the red carpet last Thursday evening for the premiere of the romantic and action packed comedy “Hit and Run,” produced by Palm Springs residents Kim Waltrip and Jim Casey of Kim &...
By Lisa Morgan
It’s good work if you can get it, judging fabulous dishes from our desert’s best chefs. But it’s a lot tougher than you would think, as week after week, challengers come within mere points of each other. The most recent competition at Crater Lakes Chef Challenge at Fixtures Living in Rancho Mirage was between Sullivan’s Steak...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Labor Day, by law a national holiday, is celebrated on the first Monday of September. Hallelujah! Get ready for a day off on Monday, September 3rd, as this is the day we celebrate the American worker. And if you’re lucky enough to have a job, that’s you! Signed into law on June 28, 1894,...
At first glance Aaron Cortes (otherwise known as Aaron C) doesn’t look old enough to remember when they actually played music videos on MTV. Raised and schooled in Riverside, California, Aaron, (who now lives in Rialto), has been commuting to the desert each weekend for the past two years to spin at one of the biggest pool parties in...
by Dale Gribow
When I had a radio show I started every show with “People Don’t Plan to Fail, They Fail to Plan.”
So plan ahead NOW for what you would do… and need… if there was an emergency like a Home Fire…Power Outage…Terrorist Attack… Earthquake or Flood.
Prepare an emergency pack that you could easily grab that could include a DISC...
BRENDAN BENSON “What Kind Of World” (Readymade Records)
Brendan Benson has been a working musician since the mid 1990s.
By 2005 he had recorded three solo albums to critical acclaim and
minimal sales. His career got a huge shot in the arm when Jack White
enlisted Benson as co-pilot for his super-group/side project
The...
Looking for something fun to do this weekend but tired of the same old thing? Then head on over to Charli Marrone’s Italian Bar & Grill in Indio, for a fun-filled weekend. Friday night’s festivities will include the much anticipated return of the “Foam Party.” Owner Charli Brown’s husband Gary, said that their last “Foam Party”...
School is starting to begin for many local schools. It’s important to use extra caution while driving as excited students will be walking, bicycling, driving, riding buses and excited to get to school and back home. Here are some safety reminders from Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Sharing the road with School Buses
School buses are one of the safest forms of...
By Lisa Morgan
“I’m just here for the food” is something I am known to say at many a function, but this time, I meant it literally. Having been raised on Sicilian food that was born in my Grandma Catarina’s garden, and being a card carrying member of the “Food Network Addicts Nation”, as well as cousin to Chef...
Geographically set in the crusty carved chocolate mountains of La Quinta, the quintessential cove community of shops and restaurants in Old Town La Quinta allows even desert locals the feeling of getting away from it all.
I suggest making your first stop at the Old Town Coffee Company. You’ll love the chilled, refreshing taste of their fruit...
Renowned PET PSYCHIC, Cherie Vergini will be at Cosmopawlitan Café and Pet Boutique Saturday, August 25 10 am to 1 pm. I had the opportunity to talk to Miss Vergini about the upcoming event.
“I’m not gifted,” says Cherie. She states she is merely doing what comes naturally to us as children ~ trusting her instincts and listening to...
by Rick Riozza
When you get down to it, wine is simply fermented grape juice. Of course the amazing thing about this juice is the almost-countless number of flavors a glass of wine can contain. From berries, cherries, cream tangerine and pineapple tart to tar, tobacco and chocolate, an incredible array of flavors keep us vino lovers playing...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Pianist Joel Baker accompanies singers for “The Voice of the Valley”
A very busy pianist and vocalist, Joel Baker performs every Thursday, from 6:30 until 9:30 p.m., at the Rainbow Bar and Grill located at 216 South Indian Canyon Drive in Palm Springs; every Sunday from 6 until 9 p.m., at Studio One 11 located at 67-555 East...
Small businesses are finding it harder to decide whether to use a PC or Mac computer. Until recently, the decision was easy - business uses PCs. With the explosion of iPads and iPhones usage, business is beginning to use Macs more frequently although PCs still dominate the market.
When choosing any computer, performance is determined by the speed and...
HITS AND MISSES DOMINATE THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
PARANORMAN is a stop-motion masterpiece. It’s that rare thing: A true family film that is scary, funny and sometimes even emotional. Norman is a kid that can see ghosts. He has to fight zombies – and worse, doubting adults – to save his family, friends and town. This...
The tiny Maltese dog was a tangled mat of fur, terrified and trembling at the Riverside County shelter on Van Buren in Riverside when Loving All Animals rescued him. He was previously adopted from the shelter and returned by someone who reported the dog was afraid of his wheelchair. Sadly, this new owner neglected to get the dog groomed which is...
There will be no more singing the song “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” since I finally found the Sea Bass I’ve been longing for, at The Grill on Main in LaQuinta. Chef Jeff Dossantos grilled the Chilean fish with the skin on and just the perfect combination of seasoning to satisfy my tastebuds. It was moist...
Do this, do that, Be here, go there, Wear this hat, wear that hat. Juggle work and family. Do you ever feel like running away or screaming at the top of your lungs? It is fine to say, yes. You are human. Our lives are busy and likely filled with stress. With so...
By Lisa Morgan
Get ready for a Rockabilly Revival at the Red Barn coming to you Sunday, September 2 through September 23, from 3 pm-6 pm. This Rockabilly Revival is being brought to you by the “Godfather,” the last living member of Denver’s underground “Juke Box Mafia,” Denny Dean, aka “Tijuana Jones.” The event, DJ’d by Dean, will...
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