By Robin E. Simmons
PIG
The less you know in advance about this melancholy, almost spiritual tone poem the better the viewing experience.
The basic plot centers on a truffle-hunting Oregon recluse (Nic Cage) who lives in a ramshackle shack in the Pacific Northwest woods with ho phone or shower who returns to Portland’s high-end culinary world – where he was once...
Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) is taking a health & safety leadership role in the local performing arts community by requiring the highest current standard from its patrons, team members, and volunteers: Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination.
As COVID-19 infections continue to spread and even spike again in some communities, and with the uncertainty that COVID-19 variants may be adding to...
By Rick Riozza
Attenzione! Montecucco, is a rising star in the Tuscan wine game with a “new and different” expression of Sangiovese that comes from an area of the famous Maremma region, nestled between the Brunello di Montalcino and Morellino di Scansano appellations.
Most of you Italian wine lovers in our valley are continually thrilled to be notified of the new...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Monsoon Season is upon us. Here are some reminders of the intensity of lightning and safety reminders during monsoon thunderstorms…
But What is Lightning?
Powerful electric sparks from a thunderstorm cause lightning, which can kill instantly. Lightning can strike two points up to 10 miles apart at the same time and whether or not blue sky is...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): What does it mean to feel real? Some people have a hard time doing that. They have such false ideas about who they are that they rarely feel real. Others are so distracted by trivial longings that they never have the luxury of settling into the exquisite at-home-ness of feeling real....
By Janet McAfee
Bailey was adopted from a public shelter when she was an 8-week-old adorable puppy. However, 10 months later her 83-yr-old human suffered a serious stroke and could no longer care for her. No one in the family or circle of friends was willing to take 1-yr-old Bailey. The dog’s future became grim as a family friend desperately...
Summer is here but there are more parties than usual as we are all looking for a reason to get out and PARTY! The Coachella and Stagecoach concerts are around the corner. This means more people will be on the road …that have been drinking. Thus expect more auto accidents.
I use to have a radio show entitled “Accidentally Yours”...
By Haddon Libby
While August may not have a big holiday like Independence Day, Easter or Halloween, the month is filled with fun things to celebrate. Not only have fans of Pirates of the Caribbean arrr-gue that this the most-piratey of months, shorter weeklong celebrations that happen during the first seven days celebrate Breastfeeding, Farmer’s Markets, Health Centers, Gold Panning,...
By Crystal Harrell
For the last 14 years, Palm Canyon Roadhouse in Palm Springs has been regarded as a local hotspot for high-end entertainment with the longest running jam session in the entire desert empire. From hosting numerous charity events to being presented a prestigious award by Anheuser-Busch that very few bars are given, this desert venue is among the...
The OGl Desert Reggae Act Drops New Single With More to Come
By Esther Sanchez
The Coachella Valley has become a hub for musicians from all genres and reggae music is no exception. Although currently, there are several quality reggae acts in the desert, none have been around as long as CV Music Award winners, Tribe-O.... and few have proven themselves...
By Eleni P. Austin
More than 40 years ago, Punk Rock snarled, scratched, spit and elbowed its way into the cultural zeitgeist. Although it was invented in the bowels of New York and its popularity exploded in Great Britain, it truly thrived in Los Angeles. Back in the mid ‘70s, L.A. was still a bastion of sun, sand, surf and...
By Dee Jae Cox
Founded in 2007 by long time Coachella Valley Philanthropists Ric and Rozene Supple, the Palm Springs Cultural Center is a 501c3 Nonprofit. Their mission is to incubate, produce and encourage arts and cultural programs in order to leverage the unique power of creativity to open minds, bridge what divides us, and discover what connects us.” Their programs...
August 12, 2017 Four Twenty Bank, Palm Springs, CA
BUY IT… SMOKE IT… GET ROASTED!
Los Angeles, CA: The POT ROAST is where iconic comedian The Roastmaster General Jeff Ross comes together with Immersia Live to create a side splitting night of comedy and weed in a one-of-a-kind venue! You can legally purchase and consume your favorite cannabis products on site...
Tucson Az
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is to inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.
The Desert Museum is ranked on TripAdvisor.com as one of the Top 10 Museums in the country and the #1 Tucson attraction. Unlike most museums, about...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The time of year where swimming pool drownings reach their peak.
Drowning incidents are dramatically on the rise both locally and nationally according to Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, just under 400 deaths a year on average are attributed to drowning in a swimming pool or at a spa....
By Robin E. Simmons
Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte push the limits of both action and comedy in 48 Hrs and Another 48 Hrs in a new line of Blu-Ray releases from Paramount Home Entertainment.
Both films have been newly remastered from 4K film transfers with fresh bonus content from director Walter Hill. They also include vintage behind the scenes footage on the...
By Rick Riozza
Through the years we have always included a summer column on wine recommendations for the barbecue. Well—here we go again with perhaps some new ideas on matching wines to the stuff we’re cooking up.
Of course, let’s generalize on the subject on hand: We don’t have to twist many arms when it comes to wine lovers in the...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Are you a woman of a certain age? Do you have some life behind you? Is giving up on how you look not an option? Do you know that age is just a number?
You may also have these inspirational attributes that are your truths to live by:
YOU are unashamed about going all out for yourself and having...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Since Nixon enacted the Schedule I system that linked cannabis with the more deadly drugs like heroin, ecstasy, and LSD, the federal government effectively established a government business for combating drug deaths that poured massive amounts of money earmarked for enforcement. These yearly reauthorization of monies mushroomed into the United States becoming the only country with the highest incarceration...
By Haddon Libby
Many of us take for granted that everyone knows what a 401k retirement account is. Only one in three people have a 401k while only six in ten have access to one.
A 401k retirement account is a way to save money for retirement, a life event or emergency. This can be done as part of a company...
It’s Wednesday July 14, 2021 and you have been celebrating Bastille Day at The NEST and quenching your thirst from 115 degree weather. You should have had more waters. You see flashing Red lights behind you and develop black and white fever. You didn’t read my legal columns and took ALL the breath tests at the scene, performed the...
By Aimee Mosco
“ our freedom will grow exponentially because we begin to remember that nothing happens to us, things happen by us as a product of choice.” Shifting Into a Creator Mentality, Blogpost, www.ihsunity.com
You have probably heard the phrase, “your perception is your reality” at some point on your journey. If you took the time to contemplate the meaning...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Valerie Andrews reminds us that as children, we all had the "magical capacity to see the land as an animal does; to experience the sky from the perspective of a flower or a bee; to feel the earth quiver and breathe beneath us; to know a hundred different smells of...
By Cara Van Dijk
Five women, ranging in age from 16-50 years, came out of the reclusive pandemic world and entered a new and safe space to learn more about themselves and how they can thrive. By name alone, “pole fitness” may not seem like a practice of self-discovery, however, that’s exactly what these women – once all strangers –...
By Crystal Harrell
The 35th annual Greater Palm Springs Pride is to take place on November 1st through the 7th, celebrating equality and the LGBTQ community. There are several events scheduled to be held throughout the week, including a Hate Crime Vigil, a Pride 5K Run and Walk, a Pride Parade, and a Drag Brunch hosted by Roly China Fusion.
The...
Spotlight Showroom at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, California announced today that starting in early August it will offer a regular series of free concerts in the recently refurbished performance space. Bands who look, sound, and perform like the real thing will soon wow audiences as they perform versions of beloved classic songs. All shows are free and the...
By Dee Jae Cox
Like a long drink of ice-cold lemonade on a sweltering summer day, Palm Canyon Theatre’s, “You’re a good man Charlie Brown, the Musical,” hits the exact right spot in quenching your thirst after this drought of live theatre we’ve endured.
Beginning in October 1950 through January 2000, Charles M. Schulz created and published one of the most...
Numerous Desert Eateries Offer Discounts and Special Menus for Summer Dining Experiences
By Laura Hunt Little
The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) launched the digital Summer Eats Pass last month to help support local restaurants, while also providing deals and offerings to the community and visitors. Each time diners use the pass to check in to a local...
August 7-8, 2021 Noon to 3pm, Saturday & Sunday
Our ninth annual frothy festival celebrating the micro-brewers, hop heads, cask masters and maltsters who make the world a better place for beer lovers everywhere. Over 30 craft breweries will keep the golden elixir flowing all day from noon-3pm, with live music and a vegan BBQ (we'll have meat, too).
Tickets are...
Palm Springs CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Welcome to the site of Marilyn Monroe in Palm Springs CA, the 26-foot tall, 24,000 pound monumental sculpture with stainless steel and aluminum.
This dramatic sculpture is extremely realistic, especially in the skin tones. Her unique patina involves ten layers of hues with a matte finish, except for the glossy elements of her...
ACT for Multiple Sclerosis is hosting its first live event since the pandemic shut everything down. ‘Marx on Marx Cabaret’ stars Bill Marx, pianist / composer; and Gregg Marx, Emmy award-winning actor / cabaret singer. This very special fundraiser will be held on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Bellatrix at the Classic Club, at 75-200 Classic Club Blvd, Palm...
By Eleni P. Austin
Nina Simone aspired to be a Classical pianist. She studied and trained from childhood until her 20s. She was gifted, she was a prodigy, but she was never accepted into that rarified world. Her talent was never in question, but she was marginalized because of the color of her skin. Although she became a celebrated Jazz...
By Robin E. Simmons
WRATH OF MAN
Guy Ritchie’s latest crime movie (his fourth directorial collaboration with Statham) is based on a 2004 French film “Cash Truck” (“Le C’onvoyeur), written and directed by Nicolas Boukhrief. What’s missing in this nice looking action-packed but formulaic remake is Ritchi’es trademark caustic humor.
According to the studio’s synopsis: “ A mysterious and wild-eyed new security...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
"When you wake up in the morning and the light is hurt your head — The first thing you do when you get up out of bed — Is hit that streets a-runnin' and try to beat the masses — Now go get yourself some good sunglasses" – ZZ Top Listen while you read: https://lnkd.in/g8ZWAqF
July...
By Raymond Bill
It has been nearly a year since I made the decision to embrace a plant-based lifestyle and in that time, I have learned many vegan substitutions for the foods I used to love that are just as good, if not better than the original. One of my favorite comfort foods has always been tacos, but it did...
By Rick Riozza
Our local valley restaurants finally have some wonderful news to share as they open for business: Close to 20 restaurants, eateries, and culinary venues have earned the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for their respective wine programs and wine list. This is the news our wine community is so happy to hear!
“Restaurants were put to the test...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
Beer lovers are most certainly as passionate a group as any; and craft beer lovers? Well, even more so. While novelty may be considered their call to arms, it is scarcity which enables their game to ratchet up another notch or two. But raise a doubt about the latest one-time release from a favored brewer and...
By Janet McAfee
This precious Shih Tzu spent the first three years of his life suffering in a small cage inside a garage in the sweltering high desert heat. Other dogs were caged above, below, and next to him. Frankie was part of an illegal large scale “backyard breeding” operation also known as a “puppy mill” where dogs are bred...
By Haddon Libby
According to GoodCarBadCar.net, 8.2 million new cars were sold in the United States during the first half of 2021. This is up 1.8 million from the same period last year when the pandemic was in full force. While most vehicle brands have seen strong sales this year, there are a few that are finding it increasingly difficult...
For a Greater Palm Springs Accident to have value, a lawyer looks at several factors. You may not realize it, but who is at fault is only one of them. A lawyer does not want a case where the client has told the police s/he was not hurt or that no police were called. An experienced Palm Desert Accident...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In his poem "Litany," Aries poet Billy Collins testifies that he is "the sound of rain on the roof." He also claims to be "the moon in the trees, the paper blowing down an alley, the basket of chestnuts on the kitchen table, and the shooting star." He does make it...
By Crystal Harrell
The scene is set as the lounge lights dim into a soft glow above the stage where the band weaves into the groove of a swinging melody lost to the years and a songstress in glittering garb croons catchy verses urging spectators to dance. One would think they have traveled back in time to a 1920s jazz...
By Rachel Montoya
The Ill Eagles are Bradley Burton on vocals and guitar (Captain Ghost), Angel Ferrer AKA “Spade” on bass (Haivyn, ex-Empty Seat) and Ryan Alexander Diaz on drums (Higher Heights, Crucial Culture, Unity Frenzy).
Set Free is their Reggae-soaked coming out party. The song, released on July 2nd and recorded, mixed and mastered at Room 9 Recording Studio in Redlands, California...
By Esther Sanchez
What started out as an idea for a funky, weekend popup in a modified vehicle has, over the past year turned into something so much more. More than just a record store/skate shop. More than a place where one might score some hard to find threads, either new or vintage. More than a gallery that provides a...
By Lisa Morgan
It had to be divine choreography. I can’t explain how I was able to attend this otherworldly event other than to say, with tours and live music performances returning like a tsunami, I wanted to follow up with artist, producer, tequila aficionado, and friend, Dave Catching, at the renowned Rancho De La Luna recording studio. Catching generally...
By Lisa Morgan
“Bring me a red car,” he said. “Bring me an actress,” he said. “It will be fun,” he said.
Director, Rich Henrich, was not wrong, but it was 115 degrees in the middle of the desert with little shade and no AC. Shooting the bulk of a music video in the desert sun in one day is…well, come...
By Raymond Bill
When it comes to a Plant-based diet or vegan lifestyle, there are far more options for dining than there were just ten or twenty years ago. Many times, I find myself researching an online menu to see if there is something vegan available. Now, we have several restaurants offering solely, a plant-based menu, while most other restaurants...
Santa Barbara CA
Article & Photos By Lynne Tucker
Nestled below the quaint steps of historic State Street, the Salt Cave in Santa Barbara are forged from 200 million-year-old Himalayan pink salt that seem to rise from the surrounding salt beds like some mythical village.
Created from the crystalized sea salt beds of the Khewra Salt Range of northern Pakistan, visitors are...
By Eleni P. Austin
“Who’s always there when you really needed them
Who’s been a friend when you really needed one
Who gives a fuck when no one else does?
Who gives a fuck when no one else does?
Ah Fat-Pop!”
That’s Paul Weller expounding on the power of music on the title track of his brand spanking new album, “Fat Pop...
By Raymond Bill
Lifetime valley resident, Jennifer Loza, knows a great deal about tragedy and grief. It was late January of 2012 that Jennifer suddenly lost her husband, Ronnie, due to a blood clot after a massage. He was only 44 years old. Their two sons were 9 and 18 years old at the time. After 25 years in the...
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