By Rick Riozza
I sure hope that all of you wine enthusiasts in the crowd didn’t think that we were done with Champagne, sparkling wines & bubbly just because the holidays are over! The super Day of Love and All Valentines Week are just right down the road; and, popping corks is what we expect to hear and feel (“feel”...
By Janet McAfee
Careful planning avoids the horrible hissing and fighting that occurs when some cats meet for the first time. A great introduction method, explained in detail in the book The New Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier, allows you to adopt a second cat without worry. What could be more fun than 2 cats engaged in joyful play, happily...
By Haddon Libby
U.S. stocks were down by nearly 20% in 2022. This comes on the heels of a 25% increase in 2021 along with a 20% increase during a tumultuous 2020.
When looking at your year-end statements, see if you can diagnose what did better and what did worse. To do this, you will need a benchmark to compare your...
I FOUGHT THE LAW AND THE LAW WON! This is more than a Bobby Fuller Four song from the 60’s. The law arguably wins every time. This is because whether you are found guilty or not guilty, you still lose. A defendant loses time and money from 1. being arrested; 2. going to court multiple times; 3. Posting Bail;...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Rising natural gas prices rise another dangerous risk.
Natural gas prices have been rising faster than electricity prices in California, which may influence people to switch from one source of energy to another.
Inflation is hitting everyone’s pocketbook. It’s not just the pocketbook that is concerning, it’s the dangers associated with inflation that are often overlooked.
It’s been...
By Coach Nadia Popova
Whether you’ve fallen into a workout rut or you’re totally new to exercise, it’s hard to know where to begin — or how to navigate all the machines and equipment.
The gym can be pretty daunting, especially if you’re a total beginner.
If there’s no one to hold us accountable, we lose sight of our set goals. Shared...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Noah Webster ((1758–1843) worked for years to create the first definitive American dictionary. It became a cornucopia of revelation for poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886). She said that for many years it was her "only companion." One biographer wrote, "The dictionary was no mere reference book to her; she read it as...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Dementia is defined as a group of progressive disorders that prevent individuals from independently brushing their teeth, taking a shower, or remembering their spouse’s name. Alzheimer’s (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia. An estimated 6.5 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's in 2022. Seventy-three percent are age 75 or older. About...
Every once in a while, there is a cookbook that changes the way we eat. This is that book!
Barbara Hankey-Rogers has created some of the tastiest and nutritious recipes that will tickle your taste buds, satisfy your cravings, and keep you and your family on the path of healthy eating. Her cookbook is a result of many years of...
HOSTED JANUARY 26 – 29 AT EMPIRE POLO CLUB
The Southwest Arts Festival® Indio 2023 will be held on January 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Now in its 36th year, the Southwest Arts Festival® will once again be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Empire Polo Club is an international destination...
By Crystal Harrell
On Saturday, January 14, a Talking Pictures screening of Alice, Darling took place at the Annenberg Theater, where lead actress Anna Kendrick was in attendance to take part in a Q & A session after the film.
Alice, Darling follows Alice (Anna Kendrick) while she embarks on a girls trip weekend at a lakeside cabin when her childhood...
BY CRAIG MICHAELS
Now that we are back in season there is no shortage of events and mixers to socialize and connect with local business professionals. Make sure and put the first Wine & Design Mixer for 2023 on your calendar for Wednesday January 25, starting at 5:30PM. This free event takes place at the Palm Desert Design Center located...
It's a date! The family-favorite Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is back for ten days beginning Friday, February 17, and will feature a wide array of fun for everyone!
Sponsored by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the festival, which takes place at the Riverside County Fairgrounds at 82-503 CA Highway 111, Indio, 92201, will return February 17-26 and feature...
By DeAnn Lubell
Photo credit: (All photos by Ben Allanoff)
One doesn’t always need canvas and a paintbrush to be an outstanding artist. Sometimes plant material, steel, and randomly found objects can form masterpieces. Thus is the case of talented hi-desert artist, Ben Allanoff. His large scale temporary and permanent installations relating primarily to the natural world engages the public as...
By Crystal Harrell
2023 is a year of endless possibilities, and one local band is looking to expand their listenership after a successful return to the stage post-pandemic. Christine & The Lost Keys is a Coachella Valley cover band performing classic rock, blues, and soul music that spans decades.
Christine & The Lost Keys will be playing at Big Rock Pub...
The Palm Springs International Piano Competition, formerly the Waring, is proud to announce the return of the popular THREE PIANOS, SIX HANDSTM performance at The McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California on Monday, March 20, 2023. The show starts at 5:30 pm, and concert only tickets range from $45 to $150 through the McCallum Theatre box office: www.McCallumTheatre.com or...
By Eleni P. Austin
Back in the ‘80s, a trio of Young Gun guitar-slingers emerged and rocked the Blues world on it’s heels. Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Colin James managed to revitalize the homegrown sound, achieving both critical and commercial success. The genre had always maintained a presence, especially during the ‘60s and ‘70s when British Invasion stalwarts...
Americana stalwarts Rose’s Pawn Shop will perform at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace on Saturday, January 21. The L.A. natives have been plying their trade since 2006 honing a sound that weds honeyed harmonies, country fiddle and scorching electric guitars to a raw and raucous beat.
Frontman Paul Givant’s crackling songcraft is on full display on the quintet’s latest long-player,...
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ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Phillip K. Smith III:
LIGHT + CHANGE
Main Museum
Now – May 7, 2023
This survey of Phillip K. Smith III’s spectacular experiments with light and change spans almost two decades from 2004 to 2022.
Presented throughout four galleries, this selection of free-standing objects, wall-mounted works, and immersive installations demonstrates the breadth of the artist’s mastery of...
By Rick Riozza
Roll Up!! The 3rd Annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival—aka “A Passion 4 Pinot” is returning to our desert surrounds coming Friday & Saturday, January 27 & 28, 2023 to Rancho Mirage. Wine Lovers!! Tickets are limited!! Get yours now!!
So here’s the good news: The Pinot Party of the Year is happening next week! The other news...
By Janet McAfee
Many Americans still struggle with maintaining “social distancing” from their refrigerators after isolation during the pandemic. They may be tempted to grab another comforting treat for their pet, giving in to those pleading looks. Out of the habit and back to work, folks may have reduced walks and activities. It becomes too easy to grab another pet...
By Coach Nadia Popova.
So what is mobility training?
Mobility is strength in the range of motion of the muscle.
There are two types of mobility
1. Mobility of the muscle / body part (isolation)
2. Overall mobility, also known as the structural balance
If you can’t get into a good position to execute a lift, you won’t be able to engage the muscles you’re...
By Dee Jae Cox
"Act as young as you feel. You’re not getting older. You’re getting more entitled to be your fabulous self!” – Gwen Stefani
When I first met June August, almost a decade ago, I knew immediately that I was in the presence of grace, intelligence and talent. I was hosting a radio show and interviewed women locally and...
By Haddon Libby
What will historians write when they look back on current times – a period when three of the men who ran for President in 2020 were Yeezy, The Donald and Ol’ Joe. This same trio continue their pursuits of America’s highest elected office when most Americans wanting none of them.
Let’s start with Ye aka Yeezy, Weezi, Pablo,...
The Holidays are the best of times…and the worst of times. They bring out wonderful people trying to help their fellow man in times of need. However, they also bring out the crooks that pray upon the innocent. Unfortunately, the innocent are usually the elderly…, and that is the greater Palm Springs community. Shakespeare said to “beware of strangers”...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Need an early Valentine’s Day gift?
It’s time to get out of the rain and into the groove and enjoy the 2023 Westin Grooves music Jazz concert series with Eric Saxman Darius & Vocalist Rebecca Jade Saturday January 28th, 2023, at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa.
There is not a better time to let...
By Aimee Mosco
Your DNA is coded with a veritable library of information that was collected and curated by your ancestors. It is a valuable resource that is right there at your fingertips. Having access to this vault that is stored within the cells of your body is a magical gift but when you are not involved in the...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good news, Aries! During the next episode in the age-old struggle between the Impulsive You and the Farsighted You, I predict the latter will achieve a ringing victory. Hallelujah! I also foresee you overcoming the temptation to quit a project prematurely, and instead pushing on to complete it. There's more! You...
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
“Creating content for individuals and businesses worldwide”
tiarapublications@gmail.com
Occasionally, rumors circulate concerning individuals that take the time and effort to, “go the extra mile”.
What is the extra mile?
Going the extra mile, as societally defined, is when one does more than what has been asked – and without pay. The term “go the extra mile” can best be...
By M.Wheel-Zot
What is Reiki? Reiki is the healing movement of energy. This moving energy is triggered and released from the power source of a master Reiki healer; The source power is always connected to the ultimate vibration of creator; to help with pain, that is physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual. Bringing the body into balance, says Reiki healer Michelle...
BY ESTHER SANCHEZ
For well over a decade, Plan B has been a neighborhood bar that always has something going on. Whether it's live bands or acoustic acts on Thursdays, pool tournaments, excellent happy hour specials or the diversity of the patrons from all walks of life, Plan B truly is that little bar on the corner where it seems...
By Crystal Harrell
This year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival features Corsage (2022), directed by Marie Kreutzer. The charismatic Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) offers a boldly mischievous performance as the middle-aged “Sissi” in this fiery, revisionist history of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, a woman once idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion and exercise trends.
With the title of...
By Eleni P. Austin
For Dave Alvin, music has been a lifelong passion, and luckily for him (and the rest of the world) he has made his living making music since the late ‘70s.
Born in 1955, Dave, along with his older brother, Phil, grew up in Downey, a suburb in Los Angeles County best known for giving the world The...
By DeAnn Lubell
(Photo of Maryann by Marie Gregorio-Oviedo)
There is a whole lot of love, respect, kindness, compassion and understanding in the incredible writings of Maryann Ridini Spencer. Spencer, a local writer, screenwriter, producer, and television host, from the Coachella Valley, has made a name for herself with her popular spiritual and best-selling novels such as Lady in the Window,...
Part Two - “Trained and Ready to Wrestle”
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustration
“Creating content for individuals and businesses worldwide”
tiarapublications@gmail.com
By the time we entered the late nineteen-nineties, the world of professional wrestling was unequivocally not the powerhouse of entertainment it once was. There are those, and I am certain many, who will argue the contrary. However, there is no denying the...
By Nadia Popova
As a Golf Professional for 10 years, I have had the opportunity to work with golfers of all ages. I started teaching golf fitness when I noticed simply directing students to swing a certain way was not always effective. I began to study the biomechanics of the golf swing and the necessary moves a golfer needs to...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
As firefighters we’re really good at taking command and controlling fires and incidents of all types. In the past 20 years, from 2001 to 2020, cancer death rates went down 27%. We still have a lot of work to do!
Take charge with these Mayo Clinic tips such as eating a healthy diet and getting regular...
By Rick Riozza
Having just read through last week’s CV Weekly, I was delighted to see its coverage of the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Festival which is on-going from January 5th to the 16th. This season, over 130 films from over 60 countries will be screening in venues across Palm Springs and Cathedral City. www.psfilmfest.org.
Of course I was reminded...
By Janet McAfee
Have you noticed one of your pets showing signs of grief when its companion animal passed away? Science confirms that you are not anthropomorphizing your cat or dog. Scientific studies confirm what we animal lovers already know. Animals have feelings, a wide range of emotions including grief. Dogs may become lethargic and stop eating. Cats may retreat...
By Haddon Libby
While it is impossible to know what 2023 has in store for you or me, we can make some reasonable estimates on economic conditions for the year. Armed with this knowledge, you can be better prepared for what is in store.
By aggressively increasing interest rates, the Federal Reserve is indirectly slowing the economy. The Fed is dampening...
Who do you love more than your dog? Probably your immediate family, and that’s it. Who else shows they’re happy when they see you, or waits at the front door for you to get home? Unlike a spouse, you only have 12 to 15 years of this love and devotion.
If left alone, your dog will not have food or...
© Copyright 2022, 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Nigerian author Wole Soyinka reworked the ancient Greek play, The Bacchae. In one passage, the god Dionysus criticizes King Pentheus, who is supposedly all-powerful. "You are a man of chains," Dionysus tells him. "You love chains. You breathe chains, talk chains, eat chains, dream chains, think chains. Your world is...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Recent studies indicate that hypnotics (a sleep-inducing drug) might take as much as five years from the life span of the average hypnotic drug taker. Daniel F. Kripke, M.D., a Senate Emeritus in Psychiatry at UCSD, “maintains by endorsing addicting hypnotics, the FDA bumps off old folks and reduces the population. In reducing the U.S. population,...
By Crystal Harrell
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival is back in full form for cinema lovers to enjoy a variety of screenings across the desert. The festival will screen 134 films from 64 countries, including 27 premieres (2 World, 12 North American, 1 International and 13 U.S.) from January 5-16,...
By Bruce Fessier
Hollywood has long found gold in the mountains rising vertically above Palm Springs – and in the city’s mid-century modern architecture and rocky desert terrain.
But today, instead of just exploiting the scenery for films such as “Palm Springs Weekend,” “Diamonds Are Forever” and “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” writers and producers are increasingly asking about...
Palm Springs' flip side: Mobsters, Gamblers and Section 14
Frank Bogert was the resort town's mayor in transitional early '60s, but Judge Hilton McCabe reigned as its 'Little White Father'
Read part one of “The Flip Side of Utopia” at CoachellaValleyWeekly.com/the-flip-side-of-utopia-part-1.
By Bruce Fessier
Dwight Eisenhower, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope and Dinah Shore were the Mt. Rushmore of mid-century modern Palm Springs. The...
A Showcase of Some of So Cal’s Finest in the Coachella Valley
Jan 7th, Flat Back Art Supply, Palm Desert
BY ESTHER SANCHEZ
This Saturday, Jan 7th, Flatback Art Supply in Palm Desert will be hosting an event featuring artists from both the desert and OC in an all ages event that is sure to be an uplifting portal into the new...
By Eleni P. Austin
If you grow up soaking up myriad music styles, it’s bound to make an indelible impression. So, it isn’t surprising that Juniper Shelley released her solo debut at age 15. Not only did she inherit her mom’s impeccable musical taste, but her dad, Michael, a talented singer-songwriter in his own right, encouraged her nascent talent.
She began...
By DeAnn Lubell
Photo credit: (photo of Susan BY Jon Abeyta and photos of her artwork by Susan Stein or Lani Garfield)
The word ‘remarkable’ barely begins to describe Susan Stein. Susan is widely known for her uncanny sense of style and knowledge of fashion. As the longtime Fashion and Scene Editor for Palm Springs Life Magazine, she has been at...
By Coach Nadia Popova
Hello 2023! Hello January! Hello, New Year's Resolutions!
Everyone knows what New Year Resolutions are but have you ever thought about scientific reasons for New Year Resolutions?
Why do we feel compelled to set New Year's resolutions? What about “January 1st” gives us the motivation to change? Studies have shown that we are more likely to tackle new...
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