By Esther Sanchez
“Formed in 2012 by three longtime friends, Feverdog began life as a lo-fidelity garage outfit. Collectively drawing inspiration from their influences, guitarist Danny Graham, drummer Joshua Adams, and bassist Nathaniel Wood composed music in the vein of The Hellacopters, The Stooges, Turbonegro and The Supersuckers.”
Since then, Feverdog has released a multitude of tracks, collaborated with other local...
By brewmaster ed heethuis
When Covid first reared its ugly head, the Twentynine Palms Band of Mission Indians quickly realized that their vaunted Capitata Buffet in Spotlight29 Casino might never return. Even if it could eventually rebound, who amongst the brain trust could even begin to conceive how the buffet of the future might look?
The casino moved quickly to redesign...
By Rick Riozza
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends; we’re so glad you could attend—ride outside, ride outside! That’s right! Now that some of the pandemic’s restrictions have eased, the world is treated again to the most famous bicycle race in history. The Tour de France is back to its July scheduling for the traditional three...
By Daniel Paris
Connie and Vince Cultraro created La Spiga modeled after a Tuscan villa surrounded by fruit trees and multiple gardens. Chef Vince Cultraro keeps the cuisine true to his Sicilian roots by making everything from scratch including many herbs grown on the property. Only Scicilan sea salt and locally source organic meats and vegetables are used to prepare...
By Dee Jae Cox
Anyone who thinks the desert is simply a dry, barren landscape, has never spent time appreciating the wonder of the wildflowers that bloom during the months of February through May. Their colors and vibrancy serve as inspiration for muses of all kinds. 2020 through the first part of 2021 was unfortunately a dry landscape for live...
By Crystal Harrell
Laughter is said to be the best medicine, and with such a somber year behind us, there is no better reason to let loose and experience the comedic catharsis of Palm Springs local and veteran entertainer Jason Stuart. Stuart is set to headline his stand-up comedy show at the Desert Rose Playhouse at its new location on...
By Haddon Libby
During the 17 month period between the start of the pandemic and June 30th, the Federal Reserve and US Treasury removed $8 trillion in bonds from the market. This means that an additional $8 trillion in cash was freed up and available to look for other investments.
In addition to this fiscal easing, the Federal Reserve reports that...
Were you stopped for a DUI or questioned about an accident over the July 4th weekend? The 5th Amendment allows us all to remain silent when questioned by the police. We have seen this over and over in the movies. As a matter of fact Bill Cosby’s release from prison on his appeal kind of ties into this.
Cosby was...
By Ruth Hill R.N.
In this first print issue of CVWeekly since March 2020, I think it helps to reflect on the past to see what we have learned so we never go through this horrid experience again. How did we succumb to the severest restrictions ever inflicted on us by our governors, mayors, supervisors, or unelected health advisors? What...
By Michelle Borthwick
The emotional connection to food is more powerful than we recognize. Especially if we decide to change our diet and eliminate foods that we perceive to give us “comfort”. We eat certain foods when we feel lonely, bored, or stressed. We eat other foods when we are happy and want to celebrate. And, sometimes we just don’t...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
This was a classic by the Rolling Stones https://youtu.be/RbmS3tQJ7Os We all face storms in life, I guess those are the association dues for being alive. But, there is a different storm brewing out there, monsoon season that brings flashfloods storms. It is important to start thinking about these rare storms because this is the season!
As...
By Aimee Mosco
“It is important to understand that higher, eternally wise part of yourself is always present, quietly guiding you through your life.” You as an Expression of your Higher Wisdom, Blogpost, www.ihsunity.com
The challenges collective humanity and individuals have faced during the series of unprecedented events that have rolled out the last year and a half are plentiful....
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Poet Joshua Jennifer Espinoza writes, "i name my body girl of my dreams / i name my body proximity / i name my body full of hope despite everything." I love her idea that we might give playful names and titles and descriptors to our bodies. In alignment with current astrological...
By Robin E. Simmons
DEAD AND BURIED
With only a few big screen venues fully open, and fewer movies being shown, the good news for movie buffs is the recently available titles from boutique distributors and the welcome upgrade of older titles to 4K. So fine on larger, ultra hi-def home theater screens.
Something very strange is happening in the quiet coastal...
By Janet McAfee
More pets go missing during the week of July 4th than any other time of year. Dogs terrified from the booming fireworks jump over fences in their frenzy. Some dig under fences to escape, chew through doors, and even break through glass windows and go on the run. Many are injured or killed in traffic. Many families...
By Crystal Harrell
The Shops on San Pablo in Palm Desert has been the “Fashion House of Fun” for the desert since it opened a year ago. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of this style staple, The Shops on San Pablo will be hosting a Fourth of July event from noon to 9 p.m. The celebration will feature music, discounts,...
Rancho Mirage restaurant to re-open on July 7th with their award-winning delicious food, great drinks, smiling service, and fun!
Join us on the new Pazza Terrace for terrific sharable plates and creative cocktails, brunch and dinner!
Acqua California Bistro is welcoming guests back to its beautiful, shaded outdoor Pazza Terrace and lively indoor dining rooms along The River’s signature waterfront beginning...
The heat is ON and that means Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage is back! www.TasteofSummerRanchoMirage.com
It is more important than ever to support local businesses and nonprofit organizations; with Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage, it’s fun and so easy! The entire community gets involved.
Taste of Summer is a true WIN-WIN-WIN event:
Restaurants keep busy during the summer months
Local nonprofits...
Video Gaming Expo Open to the Public August 14-15, 2021 at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage
Agenda includes Games, Gaming Influencer Appearances, ESports Tournaments, Panels, Virtual Reality and Awards
Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier casino and entertainment resort in the Coachella Valley with three distinct properties (Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Palm Springs and...
By Esther Sanchez
Over the past several decades, the Coachella Valley has become known for its diverse, homegrown music scene that transcends and often fuses various genres to create unique and unexpected musical projects. Cakes & Snakes is no exception. The band formerly known as, “Cakes and the Assholes,” has taken the concept of fusion to a fantastic level and...
Paso Robles CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Paso Market Walk is a mixed-use development that gives residents and seasoned travelers the opportunity to convene, relax, shop, and taste the distinctive flavor of the Central Coast. Celebrating the people of Paso Robles – from the small scale, family-owned operations, to a new generation of standouts making names for themselves in food...
By Crystal Harrell
The Palm Springs International ShortFest excited audiences with week-long showings of short films from around the world. This has all culminated in the selection of winners chosen by a film jury and audience picks.
The Festival juried award winners were announced as part of Closing Night at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Awards and cash prizes worth 25 thousand...
By Eleni P. Austin
When the story of C.B.G.B.’s is told, the usual suspects are mentioned, The Ramones, Blondie, Patti Smith Talking Heads and Television. One band that seems to get lost in the shuffle is Mumps (sometimes known as The Mumps), and that’s a shame. Hilly Kristal’s iconic East Village venue was ground zero for burgeoning NYC Punk scene....
By Robin E. Simmons
ICE ROAD
Jonathan Hensleigh’s by the numbers visceral action thriller is an edge-of-your-seat ride most of the way. Contrived and predictable as it is, after a slow start, the movie picks up speed and hits all the necessary beats.
Neeson is just fine in his older guy action star. The great stunt work and convincing effects with the...
By Rick Riozza
Not that you’re asking, but just in case one might be thinking that a Chirouble Beaujolais is in fact produced around the Chernobyl region that experienced the nuclear accident disaster in the Ukraine over 30 years ago, you can ease your mind.
Chiroubles is one of the preeminent wine areas in Beaujolais region of France. You’ve probably heard...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
When La Quinta Brewing owner Scott Stokes first announced the building of a new Brewery and Tasting Room back in June of 2019, he knew the project would take the better part of two years to complete. What he couldn’t have foreseen was what those two years would entail. Brewery expansions are almost always an onerous...
11 SHOW SERIES FEATURES FAN-FAVORITE ARTISTS STYX, PAT BENATAR, TOWER OF POWER, COMEDIAN KEVIN JAMES, AND MUCH MORE
New Entertainment Events Planned for Agua Caliente Palm Springs and Agua Caliente Cathedral City
Tickets On-Sale Now!
Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, home to Southern California’s premier entertainment venue, The Show, today announced its “The Summer Is On Concert Series.” One of...
By Janet McAfee
This week we humans cheerfully celebrate our nation’s July 4th Independence Day with fun, food, family and fireworks. In past years, July 4th is the worst day of the year for our canine and feline friends. Folks setting off fireworks outside their homes may or may not realize the loud noise is extremely painful to dogs’ ears. ...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
We have not seen rain in several months. Fuel moisture content is at 0%. We are at what we call 100% probability of ignition. This means the tiniest spark can start a fire.
The Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before you, your family & friends celebrate, make sure everyone...
By Haddon Libby
According to the Total Audience Report from Nielsen, four in five Americans have access to traditional TV. Only 62% of Americans between 18 and 34 watch traditional TV. Traditional TV is what you would get from DirecTV, Spectrum or Dish. Traditional TV’s poor showing with this key demographic group means that advertisers increasingly siphon dollars toward more...
Part 2
Last week I explained that an accident case is made up of Liability and Damages. First you have to show that someone else was at fault and that the treatment received was reasonable and necessary. If you are not taken by ambulance or go to the hospital or ER within 24 hours, many of my contemporaries will not...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Entering a local dispensary introduces you to a plethora of balms, tinctures, and roll-ons for topical application. Skin is the largest organ in the body consequently it has more endocannabinoid receptors than any other organ.
Cannabis topicals are excellent for treating arthritis, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pressure ulcers, rashes, cancer, pigmentation disorders like vitiligo, radiation burns, and numerous...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Columnist Linda Weltner says that there's a dual purpose to cleaning your home, rearranging the furniture, adding new art to the walls, and doting on your potted plants. Taking good care of your environment is a primary way of taking good care of yourself. She writes, "The home upon which we...
By Crystal Harrell
It is often acknowledged that old habits die hard, and a deep-seated passion can only remain silent for so long before being shared with the world again. After a 10-year hiatus from writing, performing, and recording music, seasoned rocker Cari Cartmill is fronting a band once again. After relocating from Los Angeles to Palm Desert in 2011,...
By Crystal Harrell
The 2021 Palm Springs International ShortFest is bringing audiences back to theaters to view a slew of fantastic short films from around the world. Inheritance is part of the “Beneath the Surface” program playing on Friday, June 25, where each film focuses on the theme of stories, even if they are encouraged or denied. The 14-minute short...
By Eleni P. Austin
Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink have been music together forever. Childhood friends, the Birmingham, Alabama natives began collaborating professionally while both were attending the Alabama School Of Fine Arts. Their first band, Little Red Rocket, managed to release a couple of albums on the Geffen label in the late ‘90s. When the group disbanded, the pair...
After more than 15 months of a darkened stage as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Coachella Valley Repertory is welcoming back live audiences. “Welcoming patrons back to the Playhouse is an incredible feeling. Live arts are so important to the community, and the entire board, staff and volunteers are so excited to return,” said Ron Celona, Artistic Director.
Summer...
Tucson AZ
From Arizona Winery Tours - Sonoita/Elgin/Willcox
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
"Arizona Winery Tours offers an enjoyable way to experience Southern Arizona's premiere wineries. Their www regularly scheduled trips and special events provide guests with transportation from Tucson and surrounding areas to local wineries. Throughout the day, guests enjoy wine tasting rooms, lunch and the beauty Southern Arizona Wine...
By Rick Riozza
So if we were playing Jeopardy—and, the title above is the answer/response (which in Jeopardy, is always in the form of a question), then the actual posted “inquiry” (sorry—it’s best to watch the program on TV than to have the dynamic explained in print) would be something like: it’s the same place you’ve find a red Chianti—in...
By Robin E. Simmons
NOBODY
From the writer of John Wick, check out Bob Odenkirk like you’ve never seen him before in the non-stop high-octane action spectacle of the year.
This riveting film comes at a perfect time as we process the waning restrictions and spread of the pandemic.
For many potential viewers, watching this powerful actioner will serve as a catharsis –...
By Janet McAfee
Last week’s column warned pet owners about the dangers to our dogs from extreme hot weather. It illustrated the dangers with the tragic story of a Desert Hot Springs Terrier posthumously named “Summer” whose sad ending went viral in social media and on the local news.
Last week’s temperatures reached an all-time record high of a scorching 123...
By Haddon Libby
On June 15th, Governor Gavin Newsom lifted all mask and public gathering restrictions. Four days later on the 19th, Juneteeth (short for June Nineteenth) was celebrated recognizing the independence of black Americans from slavery to their oppressor caucasian owners.
In the 1860s, many slave owners retreated to Texas as it was seen as a safe haven for those...
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...
June is Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Month!
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
It is important to take precautions to ensure that viruses like COVID-19, Flu or other strains are not passed from person to person while maintaining our immune system. While we cannot avoid every germ, there are initiative-taking ways to boost your immune system to help prevent getting ill. Here...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Summer’s Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Nothing evokes memories of childhood like eating fresh watermelon at the family picnic table. Who doesn’t love the anticipation of the fresh fruits of summer – juicy strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, cantaloupe and, of course, watermelon.
All those sweet and savory flavors that bring back memories of picnics on long hot days...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Albert Camus advised everyone to "steal some time and give it freely and exclusively to your own self." That's excellent advice for you to heed in the coming days. The cosmos has authorized you to put yourself first and grab all the renewal you need. So please don't scrimp as...
One of the best ways to get up close and personal with the magnificent vistas, culture, and cuisine of the Coachella Valley is by bike, but it’s important to take precautions to ensure a safe trip. According to the National Safety Council, close to half a million people a year are treated in hospitals for biking injuries, more than...
By Crystal Harrell
Moviegoers and film aficionados eagerly awaited the day when they could finally be seated in a theatre during the COVID-19 pandemic. After holding the festival virtually last year, the 27th Palm Springs International ShortFest returns to hold all of its screenings in-theatre at the Camelot Theatres (now the Palm Springs Cultural Center) from June 22-28. The festival...
Returning to Three Resorts in Palm Springs, CA
Weekend One Lineup Features Dom Dolla, Get Real, Shiba San, TOKiMONSTA, Tycho DJ Set, Whethan, Mark Knight, Moon Boots (DJ Set), Poolside (DJ Set)
Weekend Two Lineup Features Bob Moses (Club Set), Camelphat, Gorgon City, San Holo, SG Lewis (DJ Set), The Brothers Macklovitch, Sonny Fodera, Yotto
Nightly After Hours Programming at Palm Springs...
Unique Family-Friendly Performance Expected to Sell Out
The Spotlight Showroom at Spotlight 29 Casino will feature a family-friendly performance by the incredible singer and ventriloquist Darci Lynne in her “My Lips Are Sealed (Except When They're Not)” tour on November 13, 2021. This is the first time she has performed at the Spotlight Showroom and signifies a new direction for...
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