ON SATURDAY, MARCH 12th
On the heels of his latest No. 1 hit — “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” (with Olivia Newton-John) — and his just-released album Making Memories, legendary singer-songwriter and current Tik Tok sensation Paul Anka is launching a North American tour that will bring him back to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, March 12. Tickets...
By Crystal Harrell
For those yearning to quench a thirst for travel and experience natural delicacies from around the world, the Cali Rosina Tea & Chocolate shop in Old Town La Quinta is just the place to find exotic flavors and selections. Cali Rosina opened its doors in March of 2020, just as California issued a stay-at-home order during the...
By Dee Jae Cox
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Thornton Wilder, (Our Town,) wrote an essay called “Some Thoughts on Playwriting.” In his essay, he explains what makes theatre unique from other art forms. Wilder lays out four fundamental differences:
1) The theater is an art which depends on the work of many collaborators
2) It is addressed to the group-mind (it needs an...
By Eleni P. Austin
There aren’t too many musicians that would have the audacity to create an epic 32-song set, whereupon no song is longer than two minutes. But Ken Sharp manages to pull off the impossible with his endlessly inventive album, Miniatures.
Something of a polymath, Ken first gained attention as a Rock N’ Roll historian. A New York Times...
By Rick Riozza
Perhaps you’re already thinking that the Vino Voice has been out in the desert sun a little too long now—and it’s barely summertime! For why would such a reputable wine column write on Cream Sherry when it’s over 100 degrees outside. Everyone knows a delicious cream sherry is a wonderful dessert wine in the winter—so why not...
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Coachella Valley Cat Club (CVCC), a nonprofit 501( c )(3) founded in 2020 as a cat welfare and rescue organization, has announced its first fundraiser with Quick Quack Car...
Alliance of Desert Theatres forges allies during the pandemic
With new state reopening guidance, members of the Alliance of Desert Theatres (AODT) are committed to restarting the arts, which will help our communities recover, reflect and rebuild. Most companies are planning full seasons starting this fall. Several are also offering live performances this summer, in-person summer youth programs and other...
By Robin E. Simmons
With a 5th “Indiana Jones” adventure in the works, now’s the perfect time to revisit the previous iterations of this iconic explorer of treasures and mysteries.
For the first time, all four previous “Indian Jones” movies from Lucasfilm Ltd. and paramount Home Entertainment are now available on 4K Ultra HD With Dolby Vision and HDR-10 for incredibly...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
As if the calendar didn’t already notify us, Mother Nature has. Summer has arrived and the Coachella Valley thermostat has been turned all the way to maximum heat. This is the only place in the country in which I have lived where the arrival of Summer is absolutely, categorically unwelcome.
Balancing out the seasonal change is the...
By Janet McAfee
Our soaring summer weather can bring distress and even death from heat stroke to our beloved dogs. Summer 2021 is beginning early this year with extreme heat wave warnings this week with predicted temperatures up 120 degrees in some Coachella Valley locations.
Every year this column tells the story of a little Silky Terrier who died from heat...
By Haddon Libby
This is the second edition of our quinquennial feature looking at all the real news that should be more prominently featured in the news. Sadly, with less and less news in the news, important stories are often left out as networks focus on higher ratings.
This quinquennial edition finds volcanos, mountain collapses, sausages and the discovery of a...
You have probably heard this before, but the “you are not just a number” phrase has never been more important than when you are facing Criminal charges OR have been involved in a serious Auto/Motorcycle/Truck/Dog Bite Accident. Then you need to hire the best lawyer possible. I know this, because in the past I had 30 people working for...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
The cannabis industry has a waste problem that is mainly due to the public treatment of the compound delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Because of THC, no cannabis product can touch anything in the waste. Thank your legislators for this environmental debacle. The law mandates every product no matter how small the item will need a large label that...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries playwright Tennessee Williams was honest about the trickery he engaged in as he composed his entertaining masterpieces. "I don’t want realism," he exclaimed. "I want magic! Yes, yes, magic! I try to give that to people." I fully support you, Aries, if you would like to make that your goal...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Our society promotes individuality and independence on a level more than ever before. Unfortunately, we are faced with an increasing problem of blatant disrespect for authority figures, especially towards law enforcement.
There are many reasons why people disrespect authority, some may be justified, however many are uncalled for. Imagine this country without those who protect us?...
Tucson AZ
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE AWAITS AT TERRAZA
The open-air Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge is now open with additional health and safety precautions in place. Enjoy fresh air, desert surroundings and memorable food and drink at Hacienda Del Sol. Al fresco dining, specialty drinks, and live music set the stage for a unique gastronomic experience...
By Heidi Simmons
Everyone likes a makeover show and Palm Springs is no stranger to being in the before and after improvement spotlight. Airing this fall, High Design is Discovery Channel’s new reality makeover show, but instead of midcentury modern homes, it is marijuana dispensaries and lounges that are getting the facelift.
“I got a call and they asked if I...
Wednesday, June 16th 7:30-10 pm
Palm Desert, CA, June 9, 2021 — In anticipation of relaxed Covid dining restrictions for Riverside County residents and businesses, Casuelas Café is throwing a Covid Jailbreak Party. The event celebrating the decreased restrictions will include special live performances from over a dozen, prominent local musicians such as Palm Springs Walk of Fame Star Honoree,...
By Crystal Harrell
Live performances were nonexistent during the thick of the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many musicians struggling to make a profit during an economically turbulent climate. With restrictions in California loosening, music venues have only recently brought back music acts for indoor and outdoor performances with safety protocols in place. The Benefit Concert for the Unsung Heroes of the...
By Eleni Austin
(Full disclosure: I’ve been a passionate fan of the Rival Sons since my pal Tom insisted that I get their second full-length album, “Pressure And Time” in 2011. We were lucky enough to have lengthy conversations with both the vocalist, Jay Buchanan and guitarist Scott Holiday, before and after our very first Sons show at Fingerprints Records...
Street-wide pop-up event planned for California’s full reopening
El Paseo Shopping District is holding a “Time to Thrive” celebration of California’s full reopening, which lifts capacity restrictions for most businesses and activities, applying to the stores and restaurants on El Paseo. The public is invited to join this historical event on Tuesday, June 15, from 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Festive...
By Eleni P. Austin
Somewhere between Kitty Wells, Wanda Jackson, The Knitters, Dead Moon and Tami Nielsen stands Jenny Don’t and the Spurs. The Portland, Oregon four-piece began life back in 2012 as a collaboration between vocalist Jenny Don’t and bassist Kelly Halliburton.
Jenny had already made her bones fronting her own band, DON’T and Kelly had been a fixture of...
By Rick Riozza
No surprises here! Our desert is already enjoying the summer season. And the wine aisles in my wine department are filling up with party folk as we speak. You’d think they would be grabbing cold beers and hard seltzers—well, they are; but, our wine sales are continually breaking records.
Of course, the Sauv Blancs and the roses are...
By Robin E. Simmons
During the pandemic, we watched a lot of movies. Many more older titles than recent ones. We binged on every Alfred Hitchcock movie we could find in chronological order starting with his silent films. In his six-decade career, he made more than sixty movies.
What was most fascinating was not only seeing the evidence of a brilliant...
By Janet McAfee
There is a perfect home for every dog! Duke, a 2-year old Chihuahua mix boy, waited to be adopted at the Loving All Animals shelter for several months. Duke greeted everyone with an angry bark. He loved to receive treats, but would quickly retreat, not permitting petting or other physical contact.
Duke was relinquished to Loving All Animals...
By Tricia Witkower
When Cindy Melton Burreson started interacting with the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, her role was that of parent and patron. Her sons, now aged 9 and 11, were passholders when they were younger and Cindy loved to see them interact and learn in different ways than they were able to in school. Fast forward years...
By Haddon Libby
The 15 largest publicly traded companies that focus on cannabis had a total value of $56.7 billion on June 7th.
The most valuable cannabis-only company is Curaleaf which is legally organized and traded in Canada like so many cannabis companies but operated from Wakefield, Massachusetts. Looking back only two years ago, Curaleaf was valued at about $3.5 billion. ...
Did you know that 30 seconds after your first sip, the alcohol goes to your brain? Alcohol slows down the chemical and pathways used by your brain cells to send messages. This alters your mood, slows your reflexes, and gets one off balance. Do you think this could hurt you during a DUI stop and Field Sobriety Tests?
In addition,...
A common question asked by most everyone considering Keto is, “How long will it take Keto to work for me?”
After asking this most people readily admit they’ve made their decision to lose weight and get healthy, so they are ready to jump in now. And, may be a bit impatient. They have researched Keto and read testimonials about how...
Tucson AZ
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
“The primary purpose of the parks and recreation department is to provide a city and it's people opportunities for beauty, relaxation and activity. As the city’s people have more free time, providing these opportunities becomes more important if a city is to be livable." — Gene C. Reid
Reid Park Zoo’s mission is “to...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
When was the last time someone told you that? When was the last time you told someone that? Why is it we feel the need to keep those three simple words under lock and key? Are we the only one that wants to be important? Are we afraid that others may change if we make...
By Aimee Mosco
Everyone is familiar with the power of love. We have witnessed the potency and effect of it, but when you are steeped in fear, the energy of love can feel elusive in this crazy world. It is not always easy to grab ahold of its power for personal use!
The thing to keep in mind is that you...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries actor Leonard Nimoy became mega-famous by playing the role of Spock, an alien from the planet Vulcan in the Star Trek franchise. He always enjoyed the role, but in 1975 he wrote an autobiography called I Am Not Spock. In it, he clarified how different he was from the character...
By Rich Henrich
On a warm Wednesday afternoon, June 2nd to be exact, an incredible brain trust gathered at the Classic Club in Palm Desert to announce a new sports and entertainment arena in the Coachella Valley. The new project broke ground officially on Wednesday. The Coachella Valley Arena will host a professional AHL hockey team, an affiliate of the...
Performing LIVE at Palm Canyon Roadhouse Special Guest Rick Shelley
Saturday, June 5th at 9 p.m.
By Noe Gutierrez
With this week’s announcement that Stagecoach, California’s Country Music Festival, will be making a triumphant return April 29, 2022 - May 1, 2022, we fortuitously feature, arguably the best Country artist to ever come out of the desert, Mr. Grady James! Talk about...
BY CRYSTAL HARRELL
For those looking to find unique style and authentic flare while supporting desert designers, The Shops on San Pablo in Palm Desert has been a local fashion funhouse. The Shops on San Pablo feature a vast array of clothing and accessories just in time for the summer season. A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony was held...
By Eleni P. Austin
“The world is a question-the world is awake an obsession for confession, yeah the world is a snake, I’m on the corner searching for you..
The world is a prankster-a dirty weekend, out of hand on the quicksand, looking for a friend, I’m on the corner searching for you” That’s Steve Barton pursuing love in these...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
On the heels of a seemingly endless string of wind advisories, Summer has made its entrance to the valley. Summer is relatively unheralded here, more of a season to put up with as opposed to being a reason for celebration. The turning of calendar pages also signifies a seasonal change in the beer world as alcohol-laden...
TUCSON AZ
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
The Tucson Botanical Gardens, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Tucson, strives to be recognized and respected as the best small public garden in America.
Visit Them!
Located on the site of the historic Porter property, the Canadian Garden Council and the American Public Gardens Association named Tucson Botanical Gardens as one of the top 10 North American...
By Robin E. Simmons
CRUELLA
Emma Stone stars in Disney’s new live-action theatrical feature about the unruly early days of one of cinema’s most infamous but ultra fashionable villains – Cruella De Vil.
Set in London during the 1970s punk rock scene. We meet Estelle, the ambitious young con artist/fashion designer.
Estelle befriends a couple of thieves who appreciate her talent for devilry. ...
By Rick Riozza
I guess we could have written the title in English, but it is good for the mind to practice a foreign language—if even just a few words. The title of this piece, translated more or less, is “Hermit Cellars Wind of the Sea”. And—it would both be good for the mind and the body to enjoy a...
By Janet McAfee
Maybe you grew up on a farm or in a rural area where cats were allowed to roam outside. Today most cat rescue organizations will require adopters to keep cats and kittens indoors. Some people still think that cats are happier if they have the "freedom" to live outside.
Nothing is worse than having a beloved pet go...
By Haddon Libby
Fixed income investors who have not yet begun to contemplate the low returns in an inflationary world need, better get started. With a 10 year Treasury at 1.6% and an inflation rate of 4% excluding fuel and fuel, and a Federal Reserve that is in no hurry to slow the post-pandemic economic activity, challenges related to bond...
For those of you that asked me Sunday at Pat Rizzo's celebration of life to post this week's legal column:
My regular legal column readers know that I often comment that law is an information-gathering game. We all know it is not a game though insurance company’s take that approach. I am often asked Why is that true for an...
By Flint Wheeler
Several MLB pictures have been putting on dominant performances in relative obscurity and having not yet claimed the respect from oddsmakers they should be receiving. This means value to me. I would endorse backing any of these pitchers until the prices catch up.
Here are four pitchers you should back in the coming weeks because oddsmakers are still...
© Copyright 2021 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): "There is ecstasy in paying attention," writes Aries author Anne Lamott. That's always true for everyone, but it's extra true for you Aries people. And it will be extra ultra especially true for you during the next 20 days. I hope you will dedicate yourself to celebrating and upgrading your perceptual...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Do you know about the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer? No, I’m not referring to the danger of heat exhaustion or increased gun violence during the summer months—although those are very real risks in many places. The 100 Deadliest Days are the days between the end of May and the beginning of September—the days when...
By Crystal Harrell
Film has been a consistent source of entertainment that helped many get through the COVID-19 pandemic while being cooped up inside. Even in the midst of coronavirus, new films were being made, one of which being Take Back, directed by Christian Sesma and produced by Mike Hatton, right here in the Coachella Valley. The film has an...
The extraordinary accomplishments of College of the Desert’s Class of 2021 will be celebrated with a virtual commencement ceremony that will be available for viewing starting on Friday, May 28 at 10 a.m. on the College’s website.
More than 1,600 associate degrees and almost 300 certificates will be presented, recognizing students’ achievements and their commitment to education while persevering through...
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Cam will perform a FREE concert on Thursday, June 3rd as part of a special edition of Country Night at The Rock Yard presented by BIG 106. The show will mark the return of Country Night to Thursdays at Fantasy Springs, featuring line dancing, drink specials, giveaways and more. Concert goers must be at least 18...
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