© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "We must be willing to let go of the life we panned so as to have the life that is waiting for us." Aries mythologist Joseph Campbell said that, and now I'm passing it on to you just in time for the Sacred Surrender Phase of your astrological cycle. Make sage...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
This is the last week to enjoy the 15th Annual Concert for Autism presented by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The Main Event is Saturday, October 22, from 3 p.m. to midnight at the Tack Room Tavern in Indio, CA. Autism (ASD) is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years...
By Dan Paris
As I entered my local Swiss Donut for my bi-monthly purchase of raised, glazed crumb donuts, I had an epiphany of how it represents the hopes and wishes of diverse clientele and immigrant ownership. A donut shop provides a respite from the pressure of what we should do and allows us to indulge our senses. Donuts are...
By Crystal Harrell
On November 11 and 12, the El Gato Classic Legends Weekend returns to the Coachella Valley in the city of La Quinta. This wildly popular event brings together art, music, and skateboarding as a complete weekend experience that will be enjoyed by fans, industry professionals and skateboarding’s top pros, olympians, and legends. Since its premiere event in...
By Dee Jae Cox
Listen, my children, and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-Five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year
The 19th Century American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, immortalized Paul Revere with his famous 1861 poem “Paul Revere's Ride”, to warn of the British Invasion. Unfortunately, Longfellow...
By Tiar’a Literary & Illustrations tiarapublications@gmail.com (310) 467-1117
Wright Health Insurance Agency has been awarded the 2022 Better Business Bureau Ethics Award - Marketplace Excellence – Small Business. The award is presented annually by the Better Business Bureau to three companies in three categories located between Madera County, and the Mexico Border. Categories are as follows: Small business (1 to...
By Eleni Austin / Photos By Todd V. Wolfson
John Doe first gained fame as part of X, the seminal L.A. Punk band whose music moved beyond the spit and safety pins that originally defined the scene. By their third record, they began adding trace elements of Country, Blues, Folk and Rockabilly to the mix. Beginning in 1990, John launched...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Ever since the world began, every woman every man, face what they know is true, that we’re all passing through, and it’s measured out in time, and the things we leave behind.” That’s David Plenn, reflecting on the passage of time, the legacies of fathers and sons and what it all means on “The Things We...
By Robin E. Simmons
In the never-ending quest to find a good movie that’s worth the price of hiring a baby sitter, filling the gas tank and enjoying a dinner for two at one our great local eateries, it is a rare event to have to choose between two highly regarded films praised by both critics and ordinary movie lovers...
By Rick Riozza
When was the last time you bought a “jug wine”? You know what we’re talking about: it’s the Carlo Rossi, the Vendange, or the Leaping Grapes in a big fat 3 or 4-liter bottle that may well take two hands to carry.
If there is a time for die-hard wine enthusiasts to indeed purchase a “jug wine”, it’s...
By Janet McAfee
My name is Flower, and I am as beautiful as my name. The shelter staff nicknamed me “Rockstar of the Playgroup” because I happily zoom around outside with other dogs.
On July 23, 2022, an animal control officer brought me to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, the Riverside County shelter in Thousand Palms. My heart broke when my...
By Haddon Libby
If it seems harder to make ends meet than it did once upon a time, that is because it is. While it may seem counter-intuitive, the Fed is working hard to slow inflation by slowing the economy through increases in interest rates. They are doing this as history shows that inflation begets more inflation. When the cost...
I was retained on a new DUI case this week by a young girl celebrating her 21st birthday, and getting arrested for a DUI with an Accident Injury. Most DUI’s result in an OR RELEASE… on your promise to show up in court. With a Felony Bail is usually required. Though my client was arrested for a Felony, we...
By Nadia Popova
Getting to the gym consistently isn’t always easy.
For many people, it is the single biggest obstacle holding them back from establishing good exercise habits and making consistent progress.
Well, one of the easiest ways to make sure that you don’t flake out is having someone there waiting for you…
Especially when it’s someone that you’re paying!
Yup, by hiring a...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - What men should know because it’s not just a woman’s concern.
During the month of October, you will be seeing firefighters wearing “pink” shirts and some fire stations lit up pink. No, it’s not a uniform change or to look pretty, but to show support and bring awareness about...
By Aimee Mosco
The presence of Angels can be felt in each moment of the day if you are first, open to feeling them, and second, you give permission to your Angels, allowing them to interact with you.
Angels are divine messengers. They come in all shapes and forms, and they are here on divine assignment to watch over each one...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Magic Realism Bot" is a Twitter account that generates ideas for new fairy tales. Since you will benefit from imagining your life as a fairy tale in the coming weeks, I'll offer you a few possibilities. 1. You marry a rainbow. The two of you have children: a daughter who can...
By M. Wheel-Zot M.A.S
Migraines can be one of the most debilitating headaches that a person can endure. As a migraine sufferer it can almost seem impossible to recover from the excruciating head pain. From the nausea to the throbbing of the temples, the sensitivity to any light, the sensitivity to sound, especially loud music, and bodily fatigue that comes...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Losing weight can often be an emotional journey. I've felt your pain, frustration and confusion. I've been there. I'm not a coach who doesn't walk the walk. I've been coaching and living this lifestyle for 4 years. What I incorporate into my coaching is how to make Keto your lifestyle so it’s not just another yo-yo diet. ...
Free Evening Concerts each Thursday with Great Tribute Bands!
By Chris Clemens
The City of Palm Desert will once again play host to a series of free, weekly concerts at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park amphitheater throughout the month of October. Featuring a variety of talented musical acts designed to please music lovers of all ages and tastes, the concerts...
By Dee Jae Cox
(Photo courtesy of Desert TheatreWorks)
It is a story that most have seen or at the very least, heard of. As a baby, an illness left Helen Keller blind, deaf and mute. She was pitied and badly spoiled by her parents, who assumed she was incapable of learning. Helen was given no discipline and by the age...
By Dee Jae Cox
(Photos courtesy of Palm Canyon Theatre)
The name Titanic is derived from the Titans of Greek Mythology. Built in Ireland, the Titanic was an Olympic-class ship. Deemed unsinkable… until it did. In April of 1912 it was launched and set sail from the United Kingdom to New York City with 2,224 passengers and crew. The mega rich who could...
By Eleni P. Austin
(Andrew and David Williams were gracious enough to answer several of my long-winded questions regarding their career and the upcoming release of their fourth official long-player, Memories To Burn.)
EPA: I know you guys grew up in a musical family. What are your earliest musical memories? Was it in a family setting, or just a song...
By Crystal Harrell
This year’s Palm Desert Choreography Festival will take place on Saturday, November 12, and Sunday, November 13, including a competition/performance in two divisions.
Choreographers were instructed to submit work in one or both divisions with the goal to maximize the Festival’s ability to present deserving work. During that Saturday, choreographers will be working with professional dancers of seasoned...
By Crystal Harrell / Photos By Kurt Schawacker.
On September 22, the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce held the Palm Desert Business Awards & Installation Dinner, where local businesses and leaders were awarded for their contributions to the community. The prestigious 2022 Business Person of the Year award had three nominees, including Nachhatter Chandi of Chandi Group USA, Patrick Somers...
By Eleni P. Austin
Drop into any James McMurtry song and it feels as though he’s spinning a yarn just for you. Comfortable and conversational, his tales are equal parts authentic and apocryphal. He comes by his storytelling gifts naturally. His dad was celebrated author Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove, Last Picture Show, just to name a couple of classics).
The Texas...
By Eleni P. Austin
Even at my advanced age, music still has the power to surprise and delight me. It can happen when I discover a new(ish) artist like Jake Wesley Rogers, Silk Sonic or Lizzo. Even more mind-blowing is when a favorite band manages to flip the script, redefining their approach and expanding their musical horizons. Such is the...
By Robin E. Simmons
FRIGHT NIGHT
The fan fave 1980s horror classic debuts in 4K ULTRA HI DEF with over 4 hours of special features.
Meet Jerry Dandridge, he’s sweet, sexy and likes to sleep in late. You might think he’s the perfect neighbor. But before inviting Jerry in for a nightcap, there’s just one thing you should know, Jerry prefers his...
By Rick Riozza
The famed Napa Valley is indeed that: a valley defined by its two mountain ranges, the Vaca and Mayacamas. The Vaca range on the east edge owns volcanic soils and the Mayacamas on the west is formed primarily by marine sedimentary soils left by changing sea levels from the past million years.
California Cabernet Sauvignon quaffers generally fall...
By Janet McAfee
Tucked away on an Indio side street, the Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center is truly a desert gem! Many years ago, I delivered an injured bird to them and was amazed by their loving efforts to save each feathered creature. Linda York, their knowledgeable director, gave me a tour of the rehabilitation clinic and outdoor grounds with...
By Haddon Libby
September is traditionally the weakest month of the year for stocks. With the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates to combat the highest inflation levels in more than forty years, this year proved to be no exception. During the month, market indexes fell to the lowest levels since November 2020. During September, the Dow Jones Industrial average declined...
Prior Injuries Are Not a Problem, They Are Part of Life. However the insurance company will try to get as much mileage as possible out of it. They will blame your new injuries as being part of the previous case. Prior injuries are another example of the defense insurance company trying to box you in, with their preconceived notions...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Raised in LA, the incredibly talented Brad Mercer began his music career at age five, ultimately becoming a professional performer, multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, recording artist, and popular radio personality in the Palm Springs area. He has recorded and produced six albums and toured throughout the nation as a gifted impressionist and comedian, opening for Jay Leno,...
By Nadia Popova
Functional training focuses on movements rather than muscles. Functional training aims to mimic real life movements such as pushing, pulling, bending, carrying, squatting and rotating. Carrying out these types of exercises consequently helps to improve your movement efficiency for daily activities.
Functional training is a type of training that focuses on movements that help you function better in...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When you Aries folks are at your best, you are drawn to people who tell you exactly what they think, who aren't intimidated by your high energy, and who dare to be as vigorous as you. I hope you have an array of allies like that in your sphere right now....
By Ruth Hill R.N.
October is breast cancer awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer (BC) is detected early and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms. Five to ten percent of BC cases in the...
By Ed Teethuis
I respect just how simplistic the German language can be. Everyday items such as beer, appliances, and even automobiles are given names which are quite literal. A television is Fernsehen (far-seeing), The Volkswagen (pronounced folks-vagon) is ‘the car of the people’, and Bierleiche, quite literally are ‘Beer Corpses’.
Bierleiche (Beer-lie-sha) Noun (German)
Bierlichen are a common sight at Oktoberfest...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Never in the 100 year history of the Miss America Organization has a reigning Miss America ever visited the Coachella Valley . . .but there is always a first time!
Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles’ whirlwind trip to the Valley was graciously sponsored by Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center, Desert Family Medical Center, and Koffi Coffee. Chaperoned...
By Daniel Paris
The newly opened Porta Via in Palm Desert has the look and feel of a carefully designed mid-century ambiance. The look is not a flashback retro effort, but more of an updated interpretation of the current modern movement popular in architecture now being built throughout the Coachella Valley. Open and airy spaces flooded with outdoor light welcome...
By Crystal Harrell
This season, the Joshua Tree Music Festival Fall Fest will kick off from October 6-9 to provide a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Just as in previous years, music will rotate between two stages from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., creating a continuous flow of transcendental sounds in a diverse medley of genres and styles curated to blend together.
During...
AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO NOVEMBER 25-27
The Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians will host their annual powwow at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, November 25-27. The community is invited to attend this beloved, family-friendly event. Admission is free.
The 39th annual celebration includes Native American dance contests for all ages, bird singing, and drum contests. A...
"I am so pleased to welcome Andrea Laguni to the Board of Directors of Palm Springs International Piano Competition," says board president Joe Giarrusso. "Mr. Laguni has a passion for music and a wealth of music business knowledge having just retired as General Manager of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra."
Laguni's background is in Board Development, Strategic and Fundraising Planning,...
By Eleni P. Austin
Five years ago, Derrick Anderson released his solo debut, A World Of My Own. The 12-song set is brilliant front to back and remains in heavy rotation here at the maxi-pad. But the song that gets the most repeat action is a winsome number entitled “A Mother’s Love.” A sunshiny slice of Power Pop, it’s buoyed...
A NEW MUSICAL DIRECT FROM BROADWAY
The Indio Performing Arts Center
45175 Fargo Street
Indio, CA 92201
PERFORMANCE DATES
Welcome to Margaritaville! There’s no better place to relax, sing along, and have the time of your life! This upbeat and energetic new show features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics including “Volcano”, “Fins”, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, and of course “Margaritaville”. With a tropical island...
The Hanson House foundation will be celebrating this year the return of their annual fundraiser “An evening in Casablanca” October 22nd, 2022 at 5:30 PM at the Palm Springs Air Museum. A fun filled night of dinner, music, raffles, live auction and casino games. Tickets are $275 per person.
All proceeds from the event will help Coachella Valley families who...
By Robin E. Simmons
The ‘jungle film’ aesthetic was popular throughout the early days of the silent era and well into the 1930s. Tarzan established the foundation for films and animations such as Disney’s 1929 “Jungle Rhythm” short billed as a “sound cartoon.” And of course there’s King Kong in 1933 and “The Jungle Book” ten years later.
There have been...
By Rick Riozza
Alright! You loyal readers know that I hate dropping famous names that I rub shoulders with, in our wide wild world of wine, especially during the past pandemic times.
I didn’t report this news to you because—well, I’d have to mention a celebrity couple and you would think I was putting on airs. But I was invited to...
With Presenting Partner - The City of Rancho Mirage
Desert Theatricals is returning to the amphitheater with the Fall Cabaret Line Up featuring Broadway Veterans Valerie Perri of EVITA and David Burnham of WICKED.
October 22 - “LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF BROADWAY” Join Award-winning singer-actress Valerie Perri from Hal Prince’s EVITA in the Broadway National Company as she delivers...
By Janet McAfee
Kittens are adorable, playful, and fun to fall in love with! However, it is kitten season again and sadly there are not enough homes for the very high number of them being born. The cat crisis is exacerbated by the thousands of homeless cats roaming Coachella Valley fields and backyards, producing litters that will soon multiply and...
By Haddon Libby
We have been in a ring-fenced recession for much of 2022. A ring-fenced recession happens when those with lower income levels struggle, but upper income earners are relatively unaffected. As inflation has continued, more middle- and upper-income earners are feeling the pinch that lower income earners began feeling a few quarters ago. Given that individuals and businesses...
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