By Haddon Libby
When you see the <put your name here> Bowl games this year, realize that it is part of a sporting complex that pays out over $500 million to the schools and conferences participating.
ESPN owns or has the broadcast rights to all but three games: the Holiday Bowl (Fox), the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on CBS (which...
Thieves are very inventive during the Christmas Holiday Season. Here are some scams that take place. Remember, if it SOUNDS too good to be true it is probably a SCAM. You did not win the lottery in Spain, The Netherlands, Canada or anywhere else. You didn’t buy a tix did you? A poor widow or bank manager does not...
By Crystal Harrell / Photos by Bridget Miller
Christmas is approaching fast, and two very important figures that embody the season of joy and giving are St. Nick and his missus. La Quinta residents Gregory and Laura Little have been in the Santa game for over 10 years, dressing up in the iconic red costumes and making appearances at various...
Saturday, February 19th, 2022 marks the 14th anniversary of the DESERT WOMAN’S SHOW at its new location, the CLASSIC CLUB Golf Resort in Palm Desert! The lucky first 500 ladies who register online will receive their general admission ticket for FREE courtesy of long time Ticket Sponsor Desert Care Network.
Attended by over 1500 guests the DESERT WOMAN’S SHOW, presented...
By Dee Jae Cox / Photos By Becky Johnson
In 1929, British novelist Virginia Woolf, ran her fingers along the spines of the books in her library wondering why no woman in Shakespeare’s era had written “a word of that extraordinary literature when every other man, it seemed, was capable of song or sonnet.” She concluded, “Indeed, I would venture...
By Dee Jae Cox / Photos By Michele Weiss
It’s near impossible to think of a classical stage production that has stood the test of time better than, “The Sound of Music.” And you’d be hard pressed to find a theatre who reproduces Broadway classics better than the Palm Canyon Theatre. If you’re in need of a holiday hug wrapped...
By Esther Sanchez
It’s only been over the past few weeks that the popular, local music creator and event DJ, Alex Harrington announced that he has passed the mark of not only achieving over a million streams on all major platforms…he become the number one streamed artist out of the Coachella Valley. If you ask me or pretty much anyone...
By Crystal Harrell
The second annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival, “A Passion 4 Pinot,” will return to the Coachella Valley on Saturday, January 8, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert. There will be over 60 top-tier Pinot Noir producing wineries, offering a unique opportunity to engage with winery owners and winemakers while learning...
Headlining Metal Show Dec, 11th at The Hood Bar, Palm Desert
By Esther Sanchez
Although based in Arizona, the band called Murkocet has become well known over the past several years in the Coachella Valley as somewhat of a staple metal band on the local music scene. This quartet comprised of vocalist Richie Jano, guitarist Nate Garrett, drummer Cooper Osborn, and...
By Esther Sanchez
Considering all the ins and outs, ups and downs, sweat, tears and downright commitment it takes to make a band work, When Tides Turn is an aptly named group of metal musicians who have been throwing their all into this project throughout all of the changes that have been hurled at them over the past few years....
Desert Metal is Re-emerging and it’s going to be Loud!
By Esther Sanchez
Lovers of live, local music have been chomping at the bit for the return of shows and are ready to get rowdy! This coming Saturday, Dec 11th, the guys from, In the Name of the Dead will join along with fellow metal acts, Mukocet and When Tides Turn...
By Eleni P. Austin
If you think Nancy Sinatra’s musical career begins and ends with her #1 smash hit, “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” then you haven’t been paying attention. Although she was born into musical royalty, she mostly made her own way throughout the Swingin ‘60s.
The eldest child of Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato, Nancy was born in...
By Dee Jae Cox
No matter our faith or beliefs, there is no denying the spectacular beauty of the holiday season. Wrapped in glittering tinsel, sparkling lights and falling snow, (if only in our imaginations.) December can be a magical time. No other time of year will the song ‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland,’ inspire such warm wishes and hopeful...
By Crystal Harrell
On December 10 and 11, the first-ever Desert Air music event will debut at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Desert Air will be a dance music getaway experience presented by Splash House and Goldenvoice.
Notable electronic acts and critically acclaimed DJs will perform in one of the most unique open-air venues, on the tarmac of the Air Museum...
Let the world-class team of chefs led by Executive Chef Freddy Rieger at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino take care of your Christmas brunch, lunch and dinner. Chef Freddy’s team has curated menus featuring delicious options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24 and 25.
Christmas Eve
The Fresh Grill Buffet features a special Christmas Eve dinner from 4 – 9...
Starting in December, these in-depth guided architecture tours will provide insights into significant midcentury modern buildings and rich architectural history of the area.
Modernism Week announced that it has partnered with PS Architecture Tours to launch a new series of guided tours in the Palm Springs area that will serve residents and visitors throughout the tourism season, including during Modernism...
By Janet McAfee
On October 19, 2021, this beautiful female German Shepherd was brought to the Riverside County shelter in Thousand Palms. She was evaluated by the shelter staff and deemed to be a healthy, happy dog. However, the stray dog was not microchipped, and no owner came to claim her. The weeks passed, and potential adopters pass by Pepper’s...
By Rick Riozza
Hold the Presses! Hold those wine bottle gifts! The news is out: California’s Napa County’s 2018 vintage happens to be one of the best in recent years! Perhaps one of the best in recent history! Hyberbole—you contend!? Hey—I’ve been around the California’s wine scene for over 40 years now and I have to say these ‘18 vintage...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE PURCHASE PRICE (1932)
In this Warner Brothers melodrama, Barbara Stanwyck plays a torch singer who leaves the city after an affair with a married gangster played by Lyle Talbot. Stanwyck ends up in North Dakota as a mail order bride; where she meets and to her astonishment falls in love with a farmer played by George...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
If you haven’t already, many of you have been thinking about pulling out those holiday decorations. ‘Tis the season’ but let’s exercise some safety sense to ensure your holidays don’t end up tragically.
Between 2015-2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an average 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees each year. These fires cause both...
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 RUTH HILL R.N.
The Christmas tree is decorated, stockings are hung by the fireplace, mistletoe is dangling from the kitchen doorway waiting for a lucky winner, cookies are baked, and the eggnog is favored with 9-delta-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with a sprig of cinnamon. Creative juices are stoked. How do I wrap a marijuana gift?
Do I wrap a picture with cash...
BY NADIA POPOVA
Aside from muscular strength, lifting lighter loads with higher reps can improve one’s muscular endurance or having the ability to perform resisted or weighted movements over an extended period of time without getting tired.
More calorie burn plus the “after-burn” effect
Using lighter weights can give you more opportunity to do multiple moves, using your whole body in a...
By Aimee Mosco
Who you are in your body is only a fraction of who you are in spirit. Your body is a vehicle that houses your soul, so your inner-spirit is able to have a physical experience, an experience coveted by your inner-self. It is an honor to be embodied and exist in an atmosphere that allows you to...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky (1932–1986) was experimental and innovative and influential. His imagery was often dreamlike, and his themes were metaphysical. He felt that the most crucial aspect of his creative process was his faith. If he could genuinely believe in the work he was doing, he was sure he'd succeed...
By Haddon Libby
According to Morning Consult, 30% of American are less likely to gather with others over the holidays due to Thanksgiving experiences. Morning Consult is a data intelligence company that studies consumer shopping patterns and preferences.
Younger adults remain more willing to travel than older adults who prefer staying home. Morning Consult suggests that this is good news for...
These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times. It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best in people who GIVE to others and help feed the poor. However, some see the holidays as an opportunity to TAKE from others.
This taking can occur when groups of 70 enter a Nordstrom and ransack it in...
By Crystal Harrell
Recognized as the first golf course in the City of Palm Desert, Shadow Mountain Golf Club is a landmark of the Coachella Valley with decades of history. It was incorporated in 1958, and by the end of the year 1960, the Club had over 270 members. In recent times, Shadow Mountain Golf Club has found itself in...
TOTO has announced the band’s return to the road in late-February, 2022. The band will bring the DOGZ OF OZ world tour to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26. Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 at the Fantasy Springs Box...
Art Lounge Recording Studio, Rehearsal Space and Non-Profit Music School
Grand-Opening/Open-House Event, December 11th 6:00PM-9:00 PM
By Esther Sanchez
Local artist, musician, businessman and entrepreneur, Abe Reisin has spent much of his life pursuing music as well as success as a business owner. As it has been for most of us, the last few years have been a time of major life...
Enjoy Lulu and Acqua’s superb Christmas Eve specials and their delicious 4- course Christmas Day feast. And we’re going to party on New Year’s Eve!
Celebrate the holidays at Lulu and Acqua California Bistros with festive dining options sure to please everyone on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
On Christmas Eve (December 24), Lulu and Acqua are serving...
The Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo is bringing her enormously successful live show, “The Experience” to Aqua Caliente Resort Casino on January 8th
Theresa Caputo will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with...
BY DEANN LUBELL
Kathy will be signing her newly released “Family Affair Scrapbook” and “Holiday Recipes for a Family Affair” on Sunday, December 5 from 1-3. Just Fabulous is located at 515 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.
“I am very excited about bringing out my new book Family Affair Scrapbook,” said Garver. “The colorful book is a pleasing pictorial pastiche...
BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN / PHOTOS BY LANI GARFIELD
Desert Arc’s sold-out 11th Annual Golf Classic, postponed three times due to the pandemic, proved to be was well worth the wait! With a record turnout of over 100 golfers and over 150 dinner guests, Desert Arc realized overwhelming community support for its mission of championing the rights of people with intellectual...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
Autumn is in full force and the thermometer has gone from 100 to eighty as if it just spotted a patrol car along the freeway. Such weather brings forth a myriad of seasonal beers for our tasty pleasure and 2021 is no exception. While all the cool kids are playing with milkshake stouts and lactose-infused everything,...
By Dee Jae Cox
Emily Dickinson, wrote; “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches on the soul and sings the tunes without the words and never stops at all.”
The holidays are here! We all want to stuff our stockings with hope and gratitude. And who doesn’t love all of the festivities and hall-decking? Unfortunately, while many are putting up...
By Eleni P. Austin
At the start of 2008, Robert Plant forfeited a huge payday and broke a lot of hearts when he walked away from a proposed world tour with Led Zeppelin. He had recently reunited with the two surviving members, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, with Jason Bonham, stepping behind the drum kit in place of his...
Rancho Mirage
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
This moderate, 0.9-mile loop trail —perfect for families and hikers with their four-legged friends — winds along the lower elevations of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
Though it's considered an "in town" trail, the route seems a world away from the luxe ambiance of Rancho Mirage, not only immersing hikers in the peaceful and awe-inspiring...
By Janet McAfee
You are invited to start the New Year 2022 at a celebration with fellow animal lovers from 11:00 am to 2:00pm on Saturday, January 1. The exotic BG Bird Garden estate in Palm Desert, designed like a tropical Brazilian rain forest, is the venue for this first-of-its kind fundraiser. And yes, you can wear pajamas or other...
By Rick Riozza
Sparkling wine continues its bubbly business boom throughout the world. Over a decade ago, I personally promised those that invested the sparkling wine market would see sparkles in their portfolio. From high-end Champagnes to affordable domestic brands, the market has risen over 30%; and you’re very welcome! You have my email, thanks for your generosity!!
And a decade...
By Robin E. Simmons
In the spring of 1934, Hollywood faced what the LA Times called “the most serious crisis of its history.”
The film capital was under siege by censorship advocates who launched a boycott, demanding that the film industry a boycott demanding that the film industry enforce the Production Code it had adopted in 1930. For about years, defiant...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
I remember as a young firefighter responding on a structure fire in the south end of town. Upon arrival we had a single-story, single-family dwelling with heavy smoke from the bravo side. My Captain told me to pull a pre-connect and make entry. RIT teams, two in, two out were not policy.
I donned my breathing...
Well, here’s a quick review and a few to choose from...
By Dennis Shelly
Are you one of those who keep a password book? Well, you aren’t alone. According to a Digital Guardian poll of 1,000 people, found 38.6% write their passwords down on a piece of paper. Or maybe you use the same password for multiple online accounts, just like 17.7%...
By Nadia Popova
I know eating healthy during holidays may seem overwhelming. There are a variety of easy ways to combat the problem of unhealthy eating during the holidays. Here are a few suggestions from me:
Shift your focus. Though many celebrations are undeniably centered around food, remember how important it is to spend quality time with loved one Instead of...
By DeAnn Lubell
Photos provided by artist Alane Levinsohn
Award winning artist, Alane Levinsohn, will have a showing of her figurative male nude etchings and painting at a reception held at Big Mike Art Gallery/Studio on December 4, 2021, from 3-7. Big Mike Art Gallery/Studio is located at 610 S. Belardo Road #200, Palm Springs, California.
Trained at the California College of...
By Michelle Borthwick
We are in the midst of the Holiday Season where the average person gains up to 10 pounds. Who can relate? It’s game on for all the sweet treats and extra indulgences. This time of year can be a tough time and stressful. Most of us don’t want to overeat but we do it and suffer from...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): It's a favorable time to get excited about your long-range future—and to entertain possibilities that have previously been on the edges of your awareness. I'd love to see you open your heart to the sweet dark feelings you've been sensing, and open your mind to the disruptive but nourishing ideas you...
By Haddon Libby
U.S. News recently released its annual list of the best hospitals in the United States.
At the top of this prestigious list is The Mayo Clinic in Rochester. With fifty-seven research centers, the hospital does research work on diseases like Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. Sports medicine, diabetes and specialty surgeries are amongst the treatment areas where the Mayo...
The holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas provide a perfect time to celebrate. With most of us confined to home for the last year, we are all eager to get out among people again. The holiday dinners will probably lead to many drinking more than they should and encountering men and women in Black and White rather than a Jolly...
By Crystal Harrell
November festivities have reached the Coachella Valley, and while food and family might be on the forefront of everyone’s minds right now as they scramble to get that perfect Thanksgiving turkey, it is also important to help those in need this approaching holiday season. There are many wonderful organizations here in the desert that strive to make...
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