By Selma Grows
As Support and Education for Local Music and Arts enters its second year as an organized Public Benefit Corporation we celebrate together with our local students and educators. Thursday May 31, 2012, S.E.L.M.A. is introducing international Rock Star, Jackson Cook (www.jacksoncook.com) to our Palm Desert High School students for an exclusive lunchtime concert.
Jackson credits Tom Petty,...
CGI ACTION CAN’T MATCH STAN & OLLIE’S ANTICS
Gigantic effects can’t trump simple stories that are well-crafted or even retro comedy that’s pure, anarchic and weirdly healing of all the ills that vex the soul.
BATTLESHIP
Big, loud, repetitive, derivative and finally kind of boring. We’ve seen all this before. It’s TRANSFORMERS at sea. Aliens from a distant planet...
A recent column about Animal Law posed the question, "What happens if a groomer injures your pet?" This week's column examines a proposed law inspired by a little dog named Lucy relating to pet groomers.
Most of the good folks who groom your dogs are professional, skilled and enter this field of work because of their love...
Many people have asked me why my reviews are so complimentary and if I have had poor service yet. After all, one cannot receive perfection at every meal. While I do my best to focus on the very best that a restaurant has to offer, it is inevitable that I will have an unpleasant experience from time...
Excellent Italian in Indio
BY TRACY DIETLIN
Charli Marrone’s Italian Bar and Grill has quickly become a favorite of Indio residents—and is well worth the drive for those who dwell in other desert cities.
Charli and her husband, Gary Brown, are two of the nicest restaurant owners in town; they made us feel comfortable, like they were inviting us into their home.
Full...
Ahhhh, the aroma of peppermint, lavender, chamomile, sage, and rose are just a few scents topping the list of essential oil favorites. Essential oils are made from plants the carry a scent and are the essence of the plant. For thousands of years essential oils have been used medicinally and cosmetically. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese found...
by Lucinda Perez
Like the song suggests, the town is getting painted… and all that jazz.
The Coachella Valley isn’t getting painted any old color though, the desert rock scene is being painted purple. The bandits responsible? None other than The Purple Gang.
Nick Cheney provides the vocals for the group, to the sounds of Shawn Growell’s electric guitar riffs, Louis Rabago’s...
It's already time to strip down to our swimsuits and soak up the sun, wearing sunscreen of course, but no amount of SPF 30 can cover up the excess weight most of us struggle to lose. For argument's sake I'm going to assume you've been eating healthy and participate in some form of exercise, or at least you've tried...
by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show
Jason Dufner would be thrilled if the calendar never changed from May. He WANTS it to be like that movie Groundhog Day……He’s won twice (his first two wins on Tour), had a top-10 finish at The Players Championship last week. He’s very quickly moved from a respectable Top-50 all the way up...
Week of May 24
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "My soul is a fire that suffers if it doesn't burn," said Jean Prevost, a writer and hero of the French Resistance during World War II. "I need three or four cubic feet of new ideas every day, as a steamboat needs coal." Your soul may not...
In a rare move in banking, Pacific Western (PACW) launched a hostile bid for rival First California Bank (FCAL) of Westlake Village earlier this month with a stock offer valued at $212 million or a 32% premium to to the value of FCAL at the close of business on May 3rd. Both bank stocks took a beating over...
Growing up, Ming Bob Tan had a variety of jobs from being a dishwasher and cook to repairing video games and working security at local bars. Even today Ming Bob performs many jobs as a talent buyer / tour manager / marketing and promotions person.
Ming Bob's love of music began when he and his best friends Orlando, Homer, and...
The Need for Communication:
In 2012 Insurance Companies started making unrealistic low ball offers on all accident cases. For instance with a rear end accident with good property damage and $9,000 in medicals we see offers of $6,000. This is not even enough to pay all your bills let alone anything for you. That is why with many soft...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Okay. So summer is here with a vengeance. And no, we can’t do anything about the heat. Just try to repair the damage. For women, it may be mascara rivulets sliding into the décolletage. (Stash wet wipes.) For guys, the sweat is on---here’s a wilting problem even Viagra can’t solve---stiffen...
Club Crawler Review
For 35 years, Zelda’s nightclub in Palm Springs has been the hottest local destination for those looking to seriously party or dance the night away. Two years into its new location on South Palm Canyon, Zelda’s shows no signs of slowing down.
Owner Mike McCormick says Zelda’s might be a Palm Springs club but it “feels like a...
by Heidi Simmons
The Message: A Guide to Being Human by LD Thompson
For most of us walking this planet, we desire to be good and decent human beings. We want to live in peace, have success and find love. But knowing one’s self well and making the right choices each day has its challenges. It is...
By Heidi Simmons
Marilyn Monroe is Back in Town and She’s Bigger Than Ever!
Monroe stood 5 feet 51/2 inches, weighed 125 pounds. Her measurements were 36, 23, 37. She was constructed of sugar and spice and everything nice. That was in 1962. Today you can find her in Palm Springs standing at the corner...
By Marissa Willman
Founded in 1971 as a soup kitchen, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and its life-changing programs have grown into much more than a place for the homeless to find a hot meal. As the only emergency shelter in the area, CVRM provides beds, clothes and life-changing programs for the valley’s homeless and at-risk population.
On June 1st, the...
By Marissa Willman
Coachella Valley youth will have an opportunity to study theatre with experienced instructors during Palm Desert Theatre Academy’s five-week summer program that begins on June 11th.
The Palm Desert Theatre Academy was founded in 2010 by expert theatre educator David Catanzarite and National Board Certified teacher Karen Lin. The two met in Los Angeles where Lin was...
By Marissa Willman
Medical marijuana dispensaries might not usually be related to yoga studios, fitness classes or art galleries, but a Palm Springs dispensary is going to change that.
“We’re trying to raise the bar and be a model for how should be run,” said Palm Springs Safe Access co-founder Cody Henderson. His mission, with partners Robert Van Roo and...
By Marissa Willman
The Beach Boys are bringing their good vibrations to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino this Saturday as part of their global 50th Anniversary Tour that will reunite the iconic musicians for the first time in more than 15 years.
The legendary American rock group and their soothing vocal harmonies became an overnight sensation in the ‘60s for their feel-good...
by Rick Riozza
Yes, that’s right. I was dying of thirst; it was one of our typical hot and dry afternoons. Passersby were telling me there was a “river” nearby; so I groped along with hope.
Who would have thunk? A winery right in the middle of Rancho Mirage. Tulip Hill Winery was a wonderful surprise. ...
Valley Rhythms by Lola Rossi-Meza
The 17th Annual Palm Springs Smooth Jazz Festival is being held this Saturday, May 19, at the Indian Canyons Golf Resort off South Palm Canyon at Murray Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. EZ103.1 and Dan McGrath will broadcast live from 6 until 8 p.m. during the Lakeside Reception and give 103 people an opportunity to...
With temperatures peaking over 100 degrees we all know that summer is around the corner which is great news for local foodies as a whole new crop of summer seasonal fruits and vegetables will be arriving at our local farmers’ markets and grocery stores.
The month of May ushers in the stone fruit family bringing with it apricots,...
DANCING IN THE DARK
DANGEROUS DUDES DOING DIRTY DEEDS
By Robin E. Simmons
We are more interested and invested in people that dwell in the shadows than in the light. It’s the struggle that makes them human and relatable. Movies especially love damaged characters that seem cursed with fatal flaws that cloud their best path. And we love them...
What your pet would say to you if he could talk? Would you like to know what your pets are thinking? If you adopted a rescue pet, are you curious about his past? Would you like help adding an additional pet to your brood? What are your pets likes and dislikes? Cherie Vergini, the Coachella Valley's resident pet communicator...
After an amazing experience at The Homestead in La Quinta, I could not wait to try Chapelli’s Restaurant, a small Italian restaurant having the same owners. Although I had not heard of either of these restaurants a month ago, I have heard many great things from friends and colleagues about the food and service. I was looking...
It’s the Spiritual Woodstock of our time and less than a 75 minute drive from anywhere in the Coachella Valley. The Shakti Festival, A Celebration of the Divine Feminine during Mother’s Day weekend at the beautiful Joshua Tree Retreat Center in Joshua Tree, California. This festival was yet another success. Yoga and music enthusiast from around the...
With years of experience and contributing to the sound of the desert music scene under their belt, The Hellions will join other local bands and musicians in giving back to their community at the 5th annual Concert for Autism.
“Josh Heinz (of Blasting Echo) is a good friend of ours,” says Angel Lua, vocalist and guitarist for The Hellions. The...
All of us at CV Weekly would like to thank our readers for all of your support. Going in to our 8th issue this week, we are very excited about the great response we have had so far for the previous issues. At this point, as Editor and Publisher, I would like to open up a “Letters to the...
Nothing beats a good dose of antioxidants. Naturally found in green tea, leafy vegetables, berries and more, these mighty little nutrients are a staple of good health and prevent damage caused by free radicals. Antioxidants also act exactly as they are named: they prevent oxidation. Oxidation turns things brown, including your cells, inside and out. If you use oxygen,...
by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show
Some refer to The Players Championship at the famed Pete Dye masterpiece, Sawgrass Country Club as golf’s unofficial fifth major. Whether for the annual world-class field, the wall-to-wall media coverage, famed 17th green as a signature hole or the fat $1.7 million dollar winner’s check (you read that correctly), The Players Championship...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of May 17
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Is there a difference in sound quality between relatively inexpensive modern violins and the multi-million-dollar violins created by master craftsmen in the 1700s? In research done at the Eighth International Violin Competition, most violinists couldn't tell them apart. (Read more here: tinyurl.com/ViolinResearch.) In accordance with...
Obama touts Banking and Financial Reform as one of his crowning achievements. At the bill signing only two years ago, Obama stated, “These reforms represent the strongest consumer financial protections in history.” It was supposed to insure that the people responsible for such financial calamities would be held responsible for their actions.
Recent events show that...
At the age of 31, Philip Godinez Jr., otherwise known as "PJ," can say he has had a pretty good life so far. He has been a local radio personality for several years-- keeping the dance floor full at one of the Valley's hottest night clubs, and finding time to spend with his wife and two children.
There's something...
The ABC’s of an Accident Case or “You are not in good hands and your friendly neighbor will not give you a piece of the rock!”
Law is a communication or information gathering game. That is why it is important to list the date/time/location of accident and name, address, phone number and emails of all witnesses. If you...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Who let the dogs out? And cats? And the birds, whose plumage puts our local fashion flock to shame? We know. Who dares to deliver adult entertainment at its best? Meaning CLEAN? We know. Where in the world could you find a world-famous composer of the contemporary vibe honored with his very...
Book Review by Heidi Simmons
Guilt by Association
and
Guilt by Degrees
By Marcia Clark
Does the name Marcia Clark ring a bell? Today, she may be better known for her cable appearances as a legal commentator. She has voiced opinions on the high profile cases of Trayvon Martin and Casey Anthony. Why is she qualified to comment on these...
By D. Arment
Back in 2008, local musician Josh Heinz was lead singer and songwriter for the band Dufreign. As a father of an autistic son, he wanted to combine his love for playing live music with his need to spread awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder. He decided that the best way he could do that was to...
By Marissa Willman
Quick, pop quiz! Which desert do we live in?
If your answer was “the 760” or “the hot one,” it’s probably time to book a Desert Adventures tour and learn a little about the history and ecology of the Arizona-Sonoran desert (there’s your pop quiz answer).
If you’ve lived in the desert for more than a few months, there’s...
By Marissa Willman
About 8 million pounds of food was distributed by FIND Food Bank of Indio throughout eastern Riverside County last year, and with about one in seven people in the United States being food insecure, the food bank will distribute another 8 million pounds throughout the region this year.
“We don’t have enough food to throw at this problem,”...
By Marissa Willman
The low desert’s music festivals have come and gone. Now, it’s time for the high desert to transform into a musical experience at this weekend’s Joshua Tree Music Festival.
Festival founder and organizer Barnett English intentionally gave the festival a simple design that would allow attendees to truly enjoy the event. English, who has attended more than 500...
._By Selma Grows
This week we introduce the locally founded Public Benefit Corporation Support and Education for Local Music and Arts, fondly called S.E.L.M.A. by the Coachella Valley community. Late 2007 a simple lunchtime conversation between two friends about the “Consumers vs. Community” mindset unearthed the Support and Education for Local Music and Arts campaign. Endless options and opportunities for...
Hanging Out at the Wine Bar by Rick Riozza
It was really unexpected; I recently wrote that no one can tell you what wine you prefer. You’d think I’d take my own advice.
My last couple of wine columns invited the readership to join in on a wine tasting at some...
Jazz vocalist Rose Mallett captivates the diners with her smooth and sassy voice.
Rose Mallett and her Trio perform every Wednesday from 5 until 9 p.m. in the Escena Lounge and Grill at the Escena Golf Club located at 1100 Clubhouse View Drive in Palm Springs. The entrance is on Vista Chino at Gene Autry Trail.
Originally from Chicago,...
By Marissa Willman
Since 1992, Mark Johnson at Universal Martial Arts Center in Palm Desert has been instructing his students in developing self-discipline and confidence through traditional martial arts and Krav Maga. Now celebrating its 20th year, UMAC is continuing to instill these values in students through its ongoing martial arts programs.
“We teach them something that will be with them...
NEW BLU SHOWCASES EDWARD G. ROBINSON’S FORGOTTEN GEMS
By Robin E. Simmons
When movie buffs hear the name Edward G. Robinson (1893 – 1973), they’re likely to think of three great films. Robinson’s trademark tough guy was solidified in Warner Bros. pre-code crime drama LITTLE CAESAR (1931). In DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), second billed Robinson steals the show in Billy...
Animal law is a relatively new and dynamic field with developmnets occurring at a rapid pace. If you own an animal, whether livestock or a family pet, you may find yourself involved in a legal issue concerning that animal. Who gets custody of the family dog in the case of a divorce? What remedy do you...
It is a well-known fact that that there is no shortage of Steakhouse restaurants in this valley to choose from, but when I want a little more than a great steak, I go to Sullivan’s Steakhouse. For as long as I can remember, they have had a reputation for great food, service and entertainment, and I could not...
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