By Tricia Witkower
“My friends and I like to play a game,” I tell Wolfgang Van Halen (of Mammoth WVH) and Marc LaBelle (of Dirty Honey), “where we all say what was the first concert we went to and decide who’s had the best first concert experience. So, what were the first concerts each of you went to?” There’s a...
By Crystal Harrell
As the cold of February comes to a close, early spring emerges with a season of new possibilities. Start the month off in the most artful way with the La Quinta Art Celebration from March 3-6 at the La Quinta Civic Center. As a community steeped in pride for the arts, the La Quinta Art Celebration features...
By Eleni Austin
Known professionally as DJ Day, Palm Springs native Damien Beebe began making his own music for more than a quarter of a century. Aside from releasing two stellar records, The Day Before and Land Of 1,000 Chances, he has worked with the Stones Throw record label, collaborated with artists like Aloe Blacc, Clutchy Hopkins and remixed songs...
BENEFITTING COD’S MOST UNDERSERVED STUDENTS
By Madeline Zuckerman
After a hiatus caused by the COVID 19 pandemic, College of the Desert Foundation has announced plans to host its not-to-be-missed “Stepping Out” fundraiser on March 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm on stage at McCallum Theatre. Considered to be one of the most significant philanthropic events of the year within our Valley, this...
Palm Desert CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
INSPIRED BY THE DESERT FOR THE DESERT.
Desert Beer Company is the concept of Devon Sanchez, owner and brewer. The brewery opened July 2019. It is conveniently located off the 10 and Country Club.
Desert Beer Company is a comfortable, casual place where all are welcome to come enjoy a high-quality, fresh craft beer...
The City of Coachella has reached a new milestone with the addition of its first ever Public Information Officer. Risseth Lora joined the City after more than 20 years of experience at an executive level in the advertising industry. She most recently assumed the role of Vice President of Branding & Strategy at local advertising agency, JNS Next in...
By Daniel Paris
The French Corner Café provides its patrons a travel portal to an authentic French Café experience. The croissants are flaky and buttery, the pastries are made with real cream and natural flavorings without the sugary caulking found in grocery store and donut shop pastries. The owner, Marc Davy, and his brother Aimeric, the pastry chef, came from...
The weekend of March 18, the City of Palm Springs will celebrate one of its most talented and philanthropic residents, Mr. David C. Lee, the acclaimed co-creator of the long-running television series “Frasier” and a passionate supporter of theatre and arts -- with two special events highlighting his generosity to the Palm Springs community.
The fun starts on Friday, March...
By Eleni P. Austin
Are you familiar with the cliché “good things come in small packages?” That phrase seems designed to comfort vertically-challenged folks, self-conscious about their size. But in the case of Jay Byham’s self-titled, debut EP, that adage rings true.
The Meadville, Pennsylvania native came from a musical family and began taking piano lessons as a kid. He later...
By Robin E. Simmons
As the latest version of DEATH ON THE NILE arrives in theaters, here’s a quick look at the literary and cinematic history of Agatha Christi’s beloved detective.
Inspector Poirot debuted in Agatha Christie’s 1920 novel the mysterious Affair at Styles. Poirot is described as a fastidious, middle-aged Belgian man who lives in England. He is widely praised...
By Rick Riozza
For some reason—during all the pandemic stuff, I simply was not aware that the next winter Olympics in 2026 will be held in Milano/Cortina. It wasn’t until I turned on the final ceremonies of the Beijing games and observed the torch being handed over to the Italian contingent and the announcement that the games would be played...
By Janet McAfee
A visit to our public shelters in Riverside and San Bernardino counties quickly confirms most animals there are large dogs. Apartment dwellers and seniors usually prefer to adopt small dogs. Most people who volunteer to foster request a small size dog, therefore more homes for large dogs are needed. Large dogs need the extra boost to get...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
With gas prices climbing once again, the last thing anyone wants is to find their gas tank unexpectedly empty. But it’s happening. Gas thieves are starting to siphon gasoline from vehicles. Any time there is a short supply, the demand goes up. When demand goes up, and supply gets low, crime goes up. Look out...
How AI is advancing its capabilities and what you need to know...
By Dennis Shelly
In a connected world, the growth of technology has necessitated the need to maintain the security of information or physical property. The majority of crimes took advantage of a fundamental shortcoming in traditional access control systems: the systems provide access based on "what persons have," such...
By Haddon Libby
The Russian invasion is expected to cause oil prices to increase to the $120/barrel. If prices increase to that level, expect $6/gallon gas and an inflation rate of more than 8%, says Oren Klackin of Oxford Economics. With the Federal Reserve expected to increase the Federal Funds at its next meeting on March 16th, they now must...
With Covid, most of us were nestled at home during Christmas and New Year’s and much of the last 2 years. But that did not stop your holiday drinking and celebrating. You were tired of home cooking and drove for a burger to McDonalds or In n Out, only a mile away. After all, nothing could happen in 1...
By Nadia Popova
It is not a secret that many people are concerned about losing weight and getting thinner. It is not always easy to find the right way, but there are some simple rules to help you become successful at reducing body fat in a healthy way.
Eat less, and eat healthier food: Calories should be less than 2,000 per...
By Aimee Mosco
We are crossing a threshold into the golden age of peace, also known as the unity paradigm. This move is something our souls have been working toward for centuries and represents a dream realized. The moment of truth is on the horizon, but we are not quite there. We have some anchoring yet to affect.
The new Earth...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "I not only bow to the inevitable," wrote Aries author Thornton Wilder. "I am fortified by it." Wow. That was a brazen declaration. Did he sincerely mean it? He declared that he grew stronger through surrender, that he derived energy by willingly giving in to the epic trends of his destiny....
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
As a hospice nurse, I came across numerous venous or diabetic leg ulcers. What was remarkable is how my patients’ caregivers had their own effective treatments. There are as many treatments for skin ulcers as there are nurses. While we are obligated to follow physician’s orders in the hospital or other medical institutions, in the home...
By Crystal Harrell
Those familiar with the Coachella Valley music scene would be well-acquainted with the name Derek Jordan Gregg. He is a tour de force of a singer/songwriter known for his involvement in The Hive Minds band as well as his solo work, performing his soulful guitar-looper show across various desert venues.
Derek has now branched out into a more...
The Rock Yard concert series at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is returning with a brand new bigger stage and a stellar line-up of the country’s best tribute acts and premiere cover bands.
The FREE outdoor concert series kicks off on Friday, March 11 with Led Zeppelin tribute band, Led Zepagain with cover band Steel Rod opening the rockin’ show.
In keeping...
Performing February 26th at Thrillville at the Indio Fair Grounds, 7:00 PM
Q & A With Violinist, Queen Kyla Vera
By Esther Sanchez
Once upon a time there was a group of guys in East LA who were classically trained Mariachis. At some point, someone came up with the idea of performing Ozzy Osbourne’s, “Iron Man” mariachi style for funsies and to...
By Madeline Zuckerman
Olive Crest, known for its dedication to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children and to preserving the family . . .“One Life at a time,” hosted its Annual Golf Invitational at the Classic Club in Palm Desert, California, with over 100 guests and a full field of golfers. This event raised much-needed funds to...
7 p.m., Sunday, March 13
Sensuous and sophisticated, the tango inhabits a world where everything can be said with the flick of a leg, the tug of a hand, the tap of a foot and the arch of an eyebrow.
Created and directed by Luis Bravo, Forever Tango was voted Best Touring Musical by Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle in San...
By Eleni P. Austin
I’d forgotten how much I love John Mellencamp. I was recently reminded when I read Paul Rees’ excellent 2021 biography, succinctly entitled John Mellencamp. Luckily, he’s just released a new album, Strictly A One-Eyed Jack, allowing me to wax rhapsodic about this cantankerous Rocker.
Of course, I hated John Mellencamp before I loved him. When he (seemingly)...
By Robin E. Simmons
UNCHARTED
The basic story is tailored made for a generic action movie whose hero is a blend of Indiana Jones and James Bond. Do the posters look kinda familiar?
Petty thief Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is hired or recruited by full-time treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan to recover a fortune lost by Magellan a half a millennium ago. ...
Cathedral City CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Jurassic Wonders, is a spectacular display of 11 metal sculptured life-size dinosaurs by renowned artist, Ricardo Breceda, and corralled into four action-packed dioramas by MoAW's Chief Curator, Alberto Acosta. Conveniently located on HWY 111 and Cathedral Canyon Drive across the street from City Hall and the Mary Pickford Theater, let the traffic...
By Rick Riozza
So, when was the last time we checked on the wine country of Oregon and Washington?
Or, better stated, when was the last time we enjoyed some great stuff from our wine neighbors to the north?
We Californians are so spoiled with our own varied wine regions that we forget how marvelous the wines from the north can be. ...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The pumps in our fire trucks are very similar to your heart. If they become clogged or filled with debris, they will not pump properly. Both will have an impediment flow resulting in dangerous conditions to your health & safety. Since February is “Healthy Heart” month, WebMD shares these 21 “Heart Smart” healthy foods to...
What to watch for and how to help protect yourself...
By Dennis Shelly
2021 saw an increase in the number and complexity of cyberattacks, including HAFNIUM's attack on Microsoft Exchange servers to the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack. When you take in the challenges of protecting a remote workforce, it's become more difficult than ever for businesses to protect data and assure...
By Haddon Libby
In like a lion and out like a lamb. That is how many people refer to the month of March. While many parts of the Northern hemisphere use the saying in reference to the tumultuous and changing weather of the month, its origin resides in Astrology. The Zodiac animal that begins the month is Leo the lion...
A seasoned lawyer considers what kind of doctor to use for treatment. Obviously an MD is better than a Chiro, and a specialist (Ortho, Neuro) is better than a GP. It should be obvious that $10,000 in Ortho and/or Neuro treatment bills is worth more than an imaging bills of $10,000. Likewise, $10,000 in prescribed Physical Therapy by an...
By Nadia Popova
February is almost over, and statistically, over 30% of people have already abandoned the fitness goals they set at the end of last year. This is according to a survey conducted by Sundried, a sports apparel company. That says a lot about getting in shape.
One misconception people have is that getting in shape is hard. The truth...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it," wrote author G. K. Chesterton. Amen to that! Please regard his observation as the first part of your horoscope. Here's the second part: It's sometimes the right approach to move in harmony with the...
By Janet McAfee
Valentine’s Day is all about love, and that includes the love we share with our 4-legged family members. One amazing Coachella Valley couple, David and Leigh Kirk, are bonded by their love of feline creatures and their commitment to saving them. We tell their story every February, and their update this year is uniquely exciting.
The couple met...
By Crystal Harrell
For the first time ever, the Riverside County Fairgrounds will welcome Thrillville from February 18- 27 in Indio. The 10-day event will feature adrenaline-pumping rides, classic favorite carnival games, delectable fair food, live music, commercial vendors, unicyclists, stilt walkers, contortionists, jugglers, and a variety of world-class entertainment for the whole family.
Although the fairgrounds have been home to...
Benefit Concert and Auction for Brian “Puke” Parnell. Saturday, February 19th, 5:00 PM at Coachella Valley Brewing Company
You know, sometimes folks…When it rains it pours. And at those times when dark clouds are accumulating over our lives, it sure is great to…as the Beatles said, “Have a Little Help from friends.” So when beloved local musician, recording studio owner/music...
By Madeline Zuckerman
This year’s Mama’s House’s Annual HEARTbeat Of Love Luncheon was a huge success in so many ways! Celebrating this nonprofit’s 10th Anniversary, the event hosted a sold-out crowd of over 1,000 attendees who gave over $1 million in support, in addition to the $1,250,000.00 Capital Campaign pledge by the organization’s Lead Donors, Emmett and Antoinette Clancy.
“The luncheon...
Performing this Friday February 18th 2022 at the Indian Wells Resort (IW Live) Valley residents have opportunity to experience one-of-a-kind dinner and show
Broadway Legend, Patricia Welch is now performing at IW LIve located inside the Indian Wells Resort Hotel. Her show features All-time Hits and Classics. Welch is well-known for her starring roles and featured soloist acts with Robert...
Experience a new restaurant, events, pop-up marketplace and giveaways at Coachella Valley’s indoor shopping oasis.
The Shops at Palm Desert, Coachella Valley’s only indoor shopping center, is presenting a series of new events, restaurants and pop-up shops, gifts with purchase program and more.
The return of the monthly Artisan Marketplace on Saturday, February 19, 10am – 3pm, features fresh air, music,...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Can we be erased? It’s all borrowed time, no matter how we get there, no matter how we get there it can all turn on a dime, everybody goes when it’s their number, we can only guess when it’s time/But as long as I am able, I will carry you, and I will carry, carry on”...
By Robin E. Simmons
With the changes in the Academy of Motion Pictures membership, voting and structure, we now have ten feature films nominated for “Best Picture” that have played in LA area theaters for at least two weeks in 2021.
I liked the award tradition better when the best pic nominations were limited to five movies. For many film lovers,...
By Dee Jae Cox / Photos Courtesy of Palm Canyon Theatre
Someone once said that paradise is not a place, it’s a state of mind. I don’t think that person had ever been to Palm Springs, California. From Movie Stars, Greta Garbo, Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball to Presidents Eisenhower, Reagan and Obama, Palm Springs, has been the destination spot...
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
This hike loops around the Pushawalla Palms trail in the Coachella Valley Preserve. You start off climbing a well-marked trail along an interesting ridgetop with continuous views over the surrounding region. Eventually you drop into Pushawalla Canyon and follow the streambed up through a beautiful grove of palm trees. Finally you climb out of...
By Rick Riozza
Well alright! For the past couple of months or so over the holidays, New Year’s, birthdays, festivities, Valentines—you name it, we drank a boatload of wine.
And because of the pandemic, we actually spent a lot more money on wine because we felt we deserved it—getting through it all. But now, as the wine bills are coming in,...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
The beer world is rife with tradition and its remnants are everywhere. From the label of a Budweiser bottle to Belgian glassware and the enjoyment of beer itself, nothing on the shelves of your local market is more steeped in storied tradition.
This month used to be known in the craft beer business as “Flagship February”. It...
By Janet McAfee
During the February “month of love”, this column features loving Coachella Valley couples who work together to rescue and adopt homeless animals. Bonded by a mutual deep love for dogs, Curtis Sweesy and Vanessa Ruggles happily celebrated Valentine's Day with a new adopted rescue puppy named Ziya. The couple are usually "big dog" folks. They have helped...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Heart Disease is the #1 Killer of Firefighters – It’s also the #1 Killer of the General Public!
When I first started the fire service, I knew the importance of staying fit as firefighting is a very strenuous job. I worked out regularly and ate right. I would make healthy meals like taco salads, stuffed eggplant,...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Each
By Dennis Shelly
A traditional home cinema setup includes a 5.1 or 7.1 system with an Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. The A/V receiver supplies electricity to the speakers, decodes the soundtrack, and links devices such as DVD and Blu-ray players. Thanks to built-in electronics, many speakers can now power and decode themselves. Today's televisions also serve as...
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