Mothers around the world will be celebrated on Sunday the 13th day of May. According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society.
In the United States, Mother’s Day began approximately 150 years ago by an Appalachian homemaker, Anna Jarvis. It was originally...
by Amanda Dorta
This week we showcase a local four piece band named CAXTON, Coachella Valleys first official “Benefit Band” to be recognized by the Support and Education of Local Music and Arts charity. These socially conscious members of our community are all under thirty and have booked and reliably performed free of charge for many of our local...
by Lucinda Perez
“I’m not sure how to describe our music,” Bolin Jue admits about his band, The Town Troubles. “Some sort of two-piece, new desert rock, stampede of noise,” he guesses is how others might describe their music. “I try not to limit anything that might ignite something good,” he adds.
Coupled with the bands relative young nature, it is...
Okay okay, here we are again. Some CV Weekly readers were kind enough to point out that we barely "scratched the surface" on the topic of exfoliating, so let's take a deeper look this week.
Clearly I'm a big fan of exfoliating. I practice some form of physical exfoliation daily. What we barely had room to discuss last week...
In what might be a fashion-revolutionizing win, one of golf’s young phenoms stepped to the plate last weekend in what turned out to be a phenomenal three-man playoff finish at the Wells Fargo Classic. Rickie Fowler, a Ryder Cupper and a “comer” on the Tour, expected to win now for a while, finally broke through in the finest of...
Week of May 10
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In one of your past lives, I think you must have periodically done something like stick your tongue out or thumb your nose at pretentious tyrants -- and gotten away with it. At least that's one explanation for how confident you often are about speaking up when...
The eighth annual survey of 650 business leaders by ChiefExecutive.net found California ranked as the worst state for business. The ranking is due to a mix of high taxes and overly stringent regulations.
The unemployment rate proves this out as the state has an official rate of unemployment at 11.0% behind only Nevada and Rhode Island. ...
When you ask someone for a mobile DJ company in Coachella Valley, California DJ is usually one of the first names that will come up. Owner/DJ Michael Capitanelli, also known as Michael Cap, is one of the most seasoned and well-known mobile DJs the desert.
You could say music is in Michael's blood. He grew up with two brothers who...
A Trust is a fiduciary relationship with respect to property in which one person is the holder of the legal title to property, subject to an equitable title in another.
“I own Black Acre. I give it to you or even myself, as Trustee, to do with as I direct; and when I die, I give it to my son...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
Coachella? Stagecoach? Been there, done that, right? It was great, right? Okay, now let’s get real. Now that things have returned to normal (whatever that is)—you know the feeling of having lost one of two brain cells and sending the other out to look for it---we’re back to finding...
Romance Fetish as Fan Fiction
By Heidi Simmons
Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James
Sometimes you have to read a book just to see what all the fuss is about. With all the hubbub and with two million copies sold in April alone (it was published in March), certainly Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James (Vintage, 514...
The first thing I notice about Aaron Hansen is his energy. It seems to permeate from his every pore, it seems to radiate from his eyes, his smile catches the light and it’s contagious. Pulling up to his home tucked away on a lot of land out in Desert Hot Springs, I spend a minute appreciating the mural...
By Marissa Willman
Sunday is Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the special mothers in your life. But before you rush out to buy a “Best Mom Ever” trinket or pick out a new vacuum cleaner, check out Coachella Valley Weekly’s picks for some truly great ways to show Mom how special she is. From decadent brunches and steak dinners...
By Marissa Willman
“It’s like WWE meets the Food Network.”
This is how comedian Gabriel Iglesias, better known to his fans as Fluffy, described his Stand-Up Revolution tour. With five of his tear-inducing funny friends in tow, the comedy tour brought nearly three hours of laughs to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa last weekend.
Fluffy and his...
By Marissa Willman
Palm Springs Women in Film and Television will put members of the media in the hot seat on Saturday at its annual PSWIFT Luncheon, where a press panel discussion will give the public an opportunity to ask hard-hitting questions to members of the local media.
“This is the best opportunity because it’s like everything you ever wanted...
Patti Gribow Profile
As the newly-elected president of the Palm Springs chapter of Women in Film and Television, local TV personality Patti Gribow brings more than 30 years of experience in television, stage and screen to the position.
Gribow is the host of the “The Patti Gribow Show” and “Patti Gribow’s RoundTable,” where she has delved into the most pressing issues...
“I’m calling from Baton Rouge, LA,” stated Taki Sassaris, lead singer/ guitarist and songwriter for the band Eve to Adam. “It’s our first day off in a week from being out on tour with Creed. We started April 1st and we’ve been everywhere. These guys really know how to cover the region. We’re having a great time.”
Eve to...
by Rick Riozza
Welcome back my friends to the wine that never ends; we’re so glad you could attend—come inside, come inside. Yeah—we’re talking about enjoying some wonderful light refreshing Chardonnay at your local wine bar, per my last article’s invite to “interact” and taste the wines. I’m already getting fun feedback by enthusiastic quaffers who have hit the...
Roberta Linn returns to the stage with a new Dinner Show, “I’m Here Again” on Sunday.
Lyons English Grille located at 233 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, along with Chi-Chi Productions, proudly presents Roberta Linn performing with the Bob Corwin Trio in “I’m Here Again” on Sunday, May 6. Dinner and the Show is $44.95 and begins at...
By Marissa Willman
Archery might be getting a lot of buzz these days with the popularity of “The Hunger Games,” but the owners and instructors at Robin Hood Archery in Indio have been taking the sport seriously for decades.
As an exporter of mostly American-made archery equipment to Latin America and Asia for the last 20 years, Robin Hood Archery’s success...
Business Incubators, or business development and support centers, originated in 1956 when a man named Joseph Mancuso turned an 850,000 square foot abandoned warehouse into a space where small businesses could start and build their businesses in a supportive and nurturing environment. In the beginning his facility housed a variety of different businesses including a chicken processor. ...
By Robin E. Simmons
There’s a long list of movies vying for your attention (and wallet) over the next few months. Here are three to look for that are guaranteed fun and satisfying. How rare is that?
THE AVENGERS
Opening as a certified hit, THE AVENGERS somehow works as a big superhero story that may or may not have deeper...
You see these cute creatures run from under bushes in restaurant parking lots. You see them scurry across vacant fields. Sometimes you see mothers with kittens, wild eyed and frightened at the sight of people, living on their own amongst us. They are the feral cats, animals without a human home, creating their own home in the wild. ...
Elegance and sophistication unite with the best home cooking I’ve ever had, at The Homestead in La Quinta. Appropriately named, The Homestead was originally a ranch style home and is now a decorative restaurant, offering indoor and outdoor seating, beautiful gardens and waterfalls, and live entertainment. The owners and staff keep this business successful with their positive...
Kick off your shoes and relax. It’s time to meet your feet. Have you ever thought about what a big job your feet have in your everyday activity? Your feet are your foundation. Therefore, your feet have a very big job and it’s important that you take care of them. Does this mean...
Don't just shed layers of clothing in the desert heat, start shedding unnecessary layers of skin too. I'm not talking about taking it all off, but take off some... Little by little until you're comfortable in your new fresh and radiant skin. Yes, it's time to strip down and exfoliate!
Exfoliating can be done in many ways. It can...
by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show
Several times a bridesmaid, never a bride….that had been the story thus far in the brief (but lucrative) career of Jason Dufner. The Cleveland native and Auburn alum, perhaps best known for his playoff loss in last year’s PGA Championship to Keegan Bradley, has risen steadily in Golf’s World rankings, currently sitting...
Week of May 3
© Copyright 2012 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): On the one hand, you're facing a sticky dilemma that you may never be able to change no matter how hard you try. On the other hand, you are engaged with an interesting challenge that may very well be possible to resolve. Do you know which is...
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) is either a critical tool in fighting crime or a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The Fourth Amendment reads as follows: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.”
CISPA allows...
Growing up on the East coast in the small town of Jacksonville, Florida, Mia Dangerfield got her first taste of house music when a friend gave her a cassette tape of world-renowned DJ/producer Roger Sanchez. Something clicked for Mia. She became mesmerized by how the DJ would tell a story by blending the tracks together.
It wasn't long before...
People don’t plan to fail they fail to plan!
Many famous people have died without Estate Planning and their estate was a mess. Walt Disney, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller are a few who did not plan ahead. They failed to plan.
These are some of the questions I get on Estate Planning.
...
BYLINE: DIANE MARLIN-DIRKX
There’s an old gag from Vaudeville used to describe the acts for an audience that flocked to the stages in every part of this country, from the seaports ripe with the ocean’s tang to the wind-blasted deserts of the west, and all the burgs and towns in between. The gentleman on the stage wearing a...
By Marissa Willman
With its western saloon vibe, stiff pours and unbeatable food specials, Neil’s Lounge has remained a valley nightlife staple for decades. A hotspot for Coachella Fest and Stagecoach goers, the bar also keeps locals coming back and for good reason.
After an arson attack in 2009, a remodeled Neil’s Lounge arose like a phoenix from the flames. Today,...
By Heidi Simmons
IMAGINE: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer
Shouldn’t all of life be about creative pursuit? Imagine: How Creativity Works by Jonah Lehrer (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 304 pages) explores the nature of creativity and how creative thinking can and has shaped our world.
Maybe you don’t consider yourself a “creative type”; that’s for painters, sculptors, writers, and musicians. ...
By Marissa Willman
S.C.R.A.P. Gallery Executive Director Karen Riley wasn’t sure if her idea for a program that would promote awareness of environmental issues through art would succeed when she approached former Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson 15 years ago.
“We had a crazy idea and we took it to Supervisor Roy Wilson and he didn’t think we were so crazy,”...
By Marissa Willman
Dozens of craft beer, wine and food vendors will descend upon The Living Desert on Saturday to help raise funds for the desert wildlife and nature preserve.
Craft brewers such as Hanagr 24, Big Sky and Coronado will bring a variety of ales, lagers and other brews to the zoo. Wines and non-alcoholic beverages will also be served...
By Marissa Willman
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner and plenty of local businesses are celebrating the increasingly popular Mexican holiday. From family-friendly fiestas to tequila-slinging soirees, the desert has plenty of options to enjoy this weekend. Here are Coachella Valley Weekly’s picks for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
• The Indio Chamber of Commerce and Mexican American Chamber of Commerce...
“Red Hot Date” to Bring Valley Singles Together
By Marissa Willman
Single in the desert? Valerie Wells and her crew at “Red Hot Date” might change that.
The new local dating show to be filmed at the Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs is aimed at providing a new way for Coachella Valley singles to meet.
“We’re taking the old school ‘Dating Game’...
In a moment of desperation, I sold part of my soul. But then late one night …
By Jimmy Allen
In the spring of 1994, my band Puddle of Mudd was on the verge of success. We were getting massive airplay on 98.9 The Rock in Kansas City, with a catchy yet simple song I wrote one night called “You Don’t...
by Tracy Dietlin
After a long successful career as the front-man for the rock band Staind, Aaron Lewis decided to go country. I’m not talking about just doing a country duet during a guest appearance on an awards show. I mean hunkering down and establishing himself as a true country artist. Lewis has given his country career the same passion...
by Rick Riozza
The Charms of Chardonnay
Now to you ABC—Anything But Chardonnay—wine fans of the last decade, the news is great. You may again be pleasantly comforted to enjoy the cool and satisfying charms of Chardonnay.
Yeah—we know, Chardonnay, which is still the number one selling white wine varietal in the world, became the trendy wine about town that not only...
by Lola Rossi-Meza
Jeff Stover produces the OnStage Musicals Concert Series and now, the OnStage Jazz Festivals
Jeff and Cheryl Stover will present the OnStage Palm Springs Jazz Festival on Sunday, April 29, at 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Indian Wells Theater on the Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus located off the I-10 at Cook Street in...
Love street food? Fancy a food truck? Mobile food operations are attractive to a new generation of entrepreneur because of their reasonable start-up costs in addition to bringing a culinary diversity and vibrancy to the communities they serve. Too bad Riverside and San Bernardino counties are the only counties in California with bans on Mobile Food Facilities.
In 2007, the...
POP CORN MOVIES LOOM LARGE FOR TEEN BOYS
By Robin E. Simmons
A key demographic for studios in the summer competition for eyeballs are teen boys. I met with five seniors at Desert Hot Springs High School – Elijah, Ryan, Dillon and Freddy – and asked them what films they most wanted to see based on movie trailers and social media...
Pekingese dogs or "Pekes" are commonly referred to as "lion dogs" due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions. They originated in China thousands of years ago, and were favored by the Chinese Imperial Court. They are one of the most exotic and distinctive of the toy breeds. The tiniest Pekes were once called "sleeve dogs" because they were...
It’s nice to get dressed up and have a multi-course meal served to me by a vest and tie, but sometimes I want to roll up my sleeves and dig into some great food where the staff is encouraged to have fun and show some personality. In effort to ensure variety, not only for...
Do you find it near impossible to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables? If you’re like most Americans your being pulled and tugged in so many directions you barely find time to eat. Consider juicing your fruits and veggies and taking them on the go. You may recognize the name Jack LaLanne. He was often called the...
Whatever happened to Jekkel? Ten years ago pop-punk rockers Jekkel were one the desert’s most accomplished young bands. Having been together since they were barely teenagers in middle school, Jim Cathcart (vocals and guitar), sister Katie Cathcart (drums and vocals) and their best friend Laramie Eve (bass) had become highly acclaimed, widely respected and very well known. Their success...
What is Botox? Men and women, young and old are getting injected with this anti-wrinkle miracle drug. But, what exactly is Botox Aesthetic and is it right for you? There are pros and cons to the treatment, so let's get the basics of Botox down before you decide for it or against it.
Botox is basically a brand name for...
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