By Nadia Popova
Bike or walk to work.
When a car is your main source of transportation, the hours of inactivity can add up. If you live somewhat close to your job, try biking or walking to work instead of driving.
Set some fitness goals.
Start by setting goals that are SMART - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
California has a difficult time closing out illicit cannabis growers. Our legislative wizards have over 50 bills to reform the cannabis tax structure. Many are in suspense. But the two that have an impact on the cannabis economy are SB 195 and AB 2691. Governor Newsom signed the 2022 Budget that included SB 195, the repeal...
By Crystal Harrell
Getting your high school diploma is an accomplishment in itself, but one local Palm Desert High School graduate is taking it a step further and inventing a device that will better the Coachella Valley.
In an effort to achieve a cleaner Salton Sea and Coachella Valley environment for all, budding scientist and class of 2022 graduate Clay Jones...
So Much of Who We Have Become Was Unimaginable by the Founders - Yet They Wrote a Constitution That Was a Living, Breathing Beacon of Democracy.
By Dee Jae Cox
In February 1912 my 33-year-old great grandfather George Cox, was killed in the dark, cold pits of a West Virginia Coal Mine. He left my great grandmother Annie, 29 years old,...
By Eleni P. Austin
Tony “Cisco” Marsico, leader of the Cruzados and acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Rick Shelley have been pals for a few years now. They’ve shared stages and Rick even opened for Tony at assorted solo desert gigs, so it felt wholly apropos to have Rick open for The Cruzados this Saturday at The Alibi.
The Cruzados are making their official...
CVRep is thrilled to announce a five play, Tony Award winning Season. Two musicals and three plays are scheduled to take the stage from November 2022 through April 2023. Taking the reins from Founding Artistic Director Ron Celona, CVRep’s new Executive Artistic Director, Adam Karsten, sought works that will excite and inspire audiences.
2022-23 Season
In determining the 2022-23 Season, Karsten...
Palm Desert, CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
In the summer heat of 1945, Alice Handel created the sweetest of legacies in Youngstown, Ohio. Using fresh fruit from her backyard garden and her own personal recipes, Alice lovingly made ice cream that quickly became a neighborhood favorite. Her first flavor was strawberry. Handel’s, and a commitment to quality, was born.
To...
By Merita Ra Wheel-Zot M.A.S
On a hot scorching day, about 112 degrees in our all to knowing desert summer months; nothing can be more refreshing then taking a dive in a cool swimming pool, enjoying the laughter of friends and family, while drinking a cool refreshing CBD drink! CBD drinks are a toast to something new in the cannabis...
Palm Desert Celebrates Independence Day with spectacular fireworks
In the mood for a patriotic party? We know just the place! Head to Palm Desert Civic Center Park this 4th of July for the City of Palm Desert’s Independence Day Celebration. With a swing band concert, food trucks and a terrific fireworks show—all happening in the Coachella Valley’s premier park—you’d be...
By Crystal Harrell
The 2022 Palm Springs International ShortFest hosted a variety of programming from June 21st through 27th at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. More than 5,800 short films from 134 countries were submitted for the festival. There were 51 curated programs showcasing 300 films including 38 World Premieres, 17 International Premieres, 35 North American Premieres and 18 U.S. Premieres.
Of...
During the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former, and retired will receive complimentary admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway along with a special gift as part of “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. In addition, up to four of their guests receive 25% off the regular...
By Esther Sanchez
Founded and conceived by singer/songwriter/guitarist and frontman, Brent Simpson, Daytime Moon has a unique and ever evolving sound that is continuously honed and shapeshifting throughout time. I first encountered Daytime Moon in 2016 at our once beloved and now unfortunately defunct, Schmidy’s Tavern. I was there to check out another band and ended up encountering this band...
By Kate Spates
Rob Costello, President of Home Instead Care Services in Palm Desert, announced his gratitude to Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO) with a surprise check for $4,500. As a new member of PRO’s Wellness Village, he has witnessed the incredible support the team at PRO provides to those who are caring for and living with Parkinson’s Disease.
We are so...
(formerly The Waring) in Partnership with CVREP, Presents “Music Potpourri” with prize winning Waring pianist Christopher Richardson - August 4th at 7:00 at CVREP
PS IPC is excited to announce that 23-year-old Christopher Richardson, will be performing at CVRep on August 4, 2022 at 7 PM. Richardson is a 3 time Waring winner: 2nd place Concerto winner, 2022 Senior Division,...
By Robin E. Simmons
ELVIS
Among the best of the recent slate of musicals and biopics of iconic musicians, Baz Luhrman’s epic sensory overload about the life, music and times of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) is an engaging, emotionally involving examination of the life of Elvis as filtered through the lens of Col Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), his controversial “manager.” The...
By Rick Riozza
Don’t be fooled. A Fumé Blanc is a Sauvignon Blanc. It happens so often: When a customer requests me to recommend a nice Sauv blanc, I’ll point out, among others, some tasty Fumé Blanc on the shelves; and then, they will invariably correct me and say, “No—I’m interested in a Sauvignon Blanc.” I know—don’t sweat the small...
RANCHO MIRAGE CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Pinot’s Palette is a pioneer of the paint and sip experience – a revolutionary way to enjoy art, while enjoying a beer, wine or cocktails, meeting new people and bonding with friends. Guests enjoy a no-experience-required art class – all supplies included – directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests step-by-step...
By Janet McAfee
We humans will cheerfully celebrate our nation’s July 4th Independence Day this year with parades, fun, food, family and possibly a fireworks show at a local casino or public venue. However, this holiday is the worst day of the year for our canine and feline friends. With July 4th occurring on a Monday this year, be prepared...
By Haddon Libby
Roughly seven in ten Americans believe that women should have the right to choose whether to abort a pregnancy. Here in California, a new Planned Parenthood poll suggests that somewhere between 75% and 90% of voters want the continuation of legal access to abortions. As such, it is understandable why so many people believe that their civil...
And every day in your life – it’s in your hands!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
There is no doubt we live in challenging times. Long periods which continue with the pandemic and coronavirus, civil unrest, political divisions, war, gas prices surging, water shortages, inflation – certainly, no shortages of concerns and stress. Did people have feelings of unhappiness before these...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
As Keto gains popularity you may be wondering how do I eat on Keto? I know I can lose weight quickly but will I like the food and be satisfied? Keto is now a common household word yet there is still a lot of misunderstanding about how the diet works and what to eat. The rumors are true:
You can...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In her poem "Two Skins," Bahamanian writer Lynn Sweeting writes, "There is a moment in every snake’s life when she wears two skins: one you can see, about to be shed, one you cannot see, the skin under the skin, waiting." I suspect you now have metaphorical resemblances to a snake...
By Nadia Popova
Great things don’t just happen naturally except for rare circumstances. We make great things happen. So, if we’re in control, why don’t our lives go the way we want? The answer is that we don’t realize that we’re standing in our own way. Connecting with a personal coach like a life or fitness coach can turn this...
In the past we discussed the difference between being innocent and not guilty. We discussed that OJ Simpson and Bill Cosby were not guilty, but certainly not innocent. We also discussed the distinction between telling a lie and not talking to the police or insurance adjuster. That is because SILENCE IS GOLDEN. You can only hurt yourself and your...
By Tricia Witkower
Multi-platinum selling rock band, Puddle of Mudd, will be performing at Fantasy Springs’ Rock Yard. This Saturday, June 25 show is free and a part of their “Rock Yard on Steroids’ outdoor concert series. Puddle of Mudd is the perfect fit for this series, as lead singer Wes Scantlin was high energy during our interview. When asked...
By Crystal Harrell
Movie buffs and film aficionados have something to look forward to this summer as the 28th annual Palm Springs International ShortFest returns to hold all of its screenings in-theatre at the Palm Springs Cultural Center from June 21 to 27.
The festival will screen 51 curated programs showcasing 300 films, including 38 World Premieres, 17 International Premieres, 35...
For this 4th of July weekend, Agua Caliente Casinos will be hosting a fantastic array of events for guests to experience and enjoy. These will be taking place from Friday, July 1st – Monday, July 4th. The main events to spotlight during this fun-filled weekend are:
Caliente Comedy
When: Friday, July 1st
Where: Inside the Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente...
By Dee Jae Cox
The heat was oppressive, bearing down like a weight, as the humidity caused the clothes to cling to the skin like a wet sheet. It was just another summer day when General Gordon Granger and 2,000 Union troops rode horseback into the port city of Galveston Texas on June 19, 1865. The Civil War had ended...
Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore with The Guilty Ones are set to return to Pappy & Harriet’s on Friday, July 1st, 2022. This is an all-ages show.
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore originally became acquainted when they toured together as part of a singer-songwriter caravan that included Joe Ely, Katy Moffat, Lucinda Williams and Steve Young. They discovered...
Palm Desert CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
“...Beauty coincides with abjection, vulnerability with strength, coarseness with sensuousness, wholeness with decay. Less and less well behaved, Andrée Carter’s paintings are more and more poised. This is not a process of maturing – Andrée B Carter had long ago established her style and grown into it – but of continual discovery...
By Eleni P. Austin
You know that expression, “You could sing a phone book and it would sound good”? As corny, and shopworn as it sounds, it’s a perfect description of the majesty and power of Patty Griffin. There’s an ache and a purity that characterizes her songs. There’s a catch in her voice that signifies heartbreak or happiness that...
By Robin E. Simmons
Oscar “Budd” Boetticher was an American film director mostly remembered (if at all) for a handful of beautifully crafted, minimalist, low-budget westerns starring Randolph Scott (‘The Tall T,” 1951, “Ride Lonesome,” 1959, “Seven Men From Now,” 1956).
Boetticher loved setting his movies in isolated locates. Lone Pine was a favorite location.
I got to know him rather well...
By Rick Riozza
It’s an interesting thing; usually American wine lovers will anglicize French varietals and pronounce them, well, like Americans. So you would think that when we say Cab Franc, we would pronounce “franc” like it rhymes with “yank”. But we’re saying it like the French do—as it rhymes with “honk”.
Anyway—the Cabernet Franc grape is one of the most...
By Janet McAfee
High inflation and economic woes in the aftermath of the pandemic are stressing many Coachella Valley residents. Dana Johnson, Executive Director of Food Now in Desert Hot Springs, estimates that as many as 34% of his community’s families need food assistance in 2022. He explains the rising costs at the grocery stores bring 150,000 people in our...
By Dan Paris
The Paradise Valley Café reminds me of a modern stagecoach stop. It is many things to many people. A place to refuel for many Pacific Coast Trail hikers where they can pick up packages sent from home. Locals from the Garner Valley discuss the dire state of the modern world. It is a favorite stop for bikers...
By Haddon Libby
Unless you have a very affluent family member who keeps you housed and fed, you and I have to produce more than we consume in order to get by. This analogy can apply to us, a family member or a country as all are bound by some basic economic ideas. As you and I know, it does...
We have all been homebound for most of the last year or two with COVID, which hopefully will continue to dissipate. Our courts were closed for a long time and interrupted for most of the year and the Indio Court is currently backed up about 2000 cases. Some days you are the pigeon and some days you’re the statue....
Last in a Series of Four
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
A full month ago, Memorial Day weekend started me thinking about traditions; and as an older brewer my thoughts drifted where they always seem to go…to beer. In that issue, we began the deep dive into the twenty most influential American craft beers ever brewed based on my 29 years in...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
With drought conditions, bone dry vegetation and over 40 million Americans expected to hit the road this year over the 4th of July weekend, I wanted to get this message out early to start planning for a safe 4th of July!
“With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time...
By Aimee Mosco
“There are many ways for us to receive the gentle nudges of our intuition. We have multiple psychic receptors that process and deliver intuitive communications. They are referred to as the “clairs, which are clairaudience, claircognizance, clairsentience and clairvoyance.” Excerpt from Exercise 43 “Intuition” in the SACRED System Guidebook, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson.
Intuition is...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries actor Marilu Henner has an unusual condition: hyperthymesia. She can remember in detail voluminous amounts of past events. For instance, she vividly recalls being at the Superdome in New Orleans on September 15, 1978, where she and her actor friends watched a boxing match between Leon Spinks and Muhammad Ali....
By Dennis Shelly
What is a Phishing attack and what are Phishing Emails?
The name "phishing" is a variation on the word "fishing," as criminals dangle a fake "lure" (a legitimate-looking email, website, or ad) in the hopes that consumers will "bite" and provide the details the criminals seek – such as credit card numbers, account numbers, passwords, usernames, or other...
By Coach Nadia
There is no exact window for how long it takes to get in shape.
The time it takes to get in shape depends on individual goals, which could include strength, endurance, weight loss, body fat loss, etc.
Increasing your physical activity level is likely to make you feel better before you see noticeable results.
The type of exercise selected and...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Question: “Are programs about addiction protecting the youth of the nation from the dangers of drugs or protecting the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture synthetic cannabis products? Let us examine the drug programs in schools.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) report, prepared by the RAND Corporation, for the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Choose from our special Father’s day menu, or the award-winning, $24.99, 3-course brunch, or the popular all day dining menu
Lulu California Bistro in Palm Springs and Acqua California Bistro at the River are offering bountiful choices for Father’s Day dining this Sunday. Take Dad out for Lulu and Acqua’s Father’s Day menu, or choose from the award-winning $24.99, 3-course...
By Crystal Harrell
Tucked away near the Sky Valley area of Desert Hot Springs lies an oasis for desert critters to seek refuge and rehabilitation. For the past 28 years, Kitty Pallesen has been running Kitty’s Wildlife Refuge & Rescue with a mission to support all wildlife in the surrounding area in the form of food, water, shelter, shade, and...
Belgian Based Rock Band With Desert Roots
By Esther Sanchez
Formed by song writer, music producer, renowned guitarist and Coachella Valley native, Mikey Doling, (Channel Zero, Soulfly and founding member of SNOT), “Woyote” is the newest musical venture that Doling has concocted for rock lovers and they will be making their debut by dropping their first single, “Atlas Shrugged” on June...
By Eleni P. Austin
“If I could crawl out of my skin, and shed the
one I slither in you know I would, the world gets
flatter every day, what good would it matter if I
stay for good, I’m going crazy, I’m going crazy,
I’m going crazy alone.”
That’s Drunken Prayer, performing a mental health check on the new record, The Name Of...
PALM SPRINGS CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
For 45 years, Stephen Baumbach has pursued the thing that has captivated him since High School…the art of photography. He has taught in classrooms, workshops and been exhibited in numerous shows nationwide. His images range in scope from rodeos to national and international architectural icons. Now settled in Palm Springs, CA since...
By Robin E. Simmons
JURRASIC PARK DOMINION
This iteration of the venerable dino franchise takes place four years after Isla Nubar was destroyed. Problem is, the prehistoric beats have survived and migrated all over the world. They live, breed and hunt alongside humans the everywhere.
It’s nice to see Laura Dern, Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum back from the original film –...
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