Coachella Valley Weekly • 9th March 2022

Shannon Miller Shines in VP Role for Firebirds

As far as accomplishments go, Shannon Miller has already achieved a lifetime’s worth in her career thus far. Currently the Vice President of Branding and Community Relations for Firebird Hockey and Acrisure Arena, Shannon has had an impressive professional track record, spanning from law enforcement to Olympic coaching, all while earning notable honors at a national level.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 9th March 2022

Homeless Navigation Center Plans at Desert Highland Cause Protest

Last November, the Palm Springs City Council voted to finalize an agreement on how the city and Riverside County will purchase property on McCarthy Road and convert it into a homeless navigation center at Desert Highland Gateway Community.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 2nd March 2022

Step into March with the La Quinta Art Celebration

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 a trifecta of visual, performing, and culinary arts all at one event, sponsored by the City of La Quinta.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 23rd February 2022

Derek Jordan Gregg Launches New Website with the Release of Debut Album

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 personalized solo debut with his new double album called “GEMINI” Home & Abroad.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 17th February 2022

Thrillville Coming to Town

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.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 9th February 2022

Taste of Jalisco Festival comes to Cathedral City

From February 11 to 13, the 6th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival will take place in downtown Cathedral City to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. This annual celebration honors the 25-year sister city relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through culture, cuisine, music, and fashion. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 2nd February 2022

Women Leaders Forum Presents Speaker Series in February

The Women Leaders Forum (WLF) will be hosting a renowned panel of local experts at their February installment of the speaker series, “Let’s Interact,” to discuss ideas on ways to balance work, family and love in these challenging times.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 26th January 2022

Southwest Arts Festival Kicks off End of January

The beauty and grand appeal of art is the notion that each work is open to interpretation and has the ability to connect with anyone. The 35th annual Southwest Arts Festival will return to the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio from January 27 to 30 to astound attendees with original art from across the country.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 19th January 2022

KESQ’s Patrick Evans Shines at New Radio Station

The Coachella Valley has come to know Patrick Evans as a familiar face with a diverse presence in the desert—ranging from television personality to the owner of an Italian food company. Evans has also made his mark in radio, having been named Coachella Valley Best Of’s Radio Personality of the Year for 2020-2021 and hosting a show block on CV 104.3 for five years before the station changed formats.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 19th January 2022

New Desert Jet Center Takes Flight in Thermal

On January 13, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in celebration of the newly built executive Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) facility Desert Jet Center, located at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 13th January 2022

More Events Cancel Amid Omicron Surge

Over the past few weeks, the statewide seven-day average case rate of positive COVID-19 cases has increased by more than sixfold as hospitalizations across California have doubled due to the new omicron variant.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 13th January 2022

Café des Beaux-Arts Debuts “A Culinary Adventure to St. Tropez”

For high-class Parisian-style cuisine, Café des Beaux-Arts on El Paseo has been a delicious hub for authentic French dishes since 1993. The iconic restaurant is now offering guests a special dinner menu available from January 7 to 16, prepared by renowned French chef Thierry Barot.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 5th January 2022

COD Street Fair Makes a Comeback

The Street Fair at College of the Desert has been a trademark of Palm Desert ever since its establishment in 1983, inviting vendors and small business owners to share their wares with the public. The COD Street Fair was closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19 public health mandates. After almost two years, it has finally made a return this month.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 29th December 2021

Jason Stuart Returns to Palm Springs on January 8

Actor and comedian Jason Stuart has seen an eventful year in 2021. In addition to his show-stopping comedy performances, Stuart has had successful recognition with his Amazon, Revry / Apple TV / U Tube comedy series Smothered. He also starred in the Billy Bob Thornton drama series Goliath opposite Oscar winner J.K. Simmons.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 29th December 2021

Celebrate the New Year with These CV Events

It seems like 2021 has passed by in the blink of an eye, but now is the time to get 2022 off to a fun start with these New Year’s Eve celebrations right here in the Coachella Valley. From dinners to entertainment, it will be a night to remember and a whole year to look forward to in the desert.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 15th December 2021

Local Mr. & Mrs. Claus Go Viral on TikTok

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 fundraising events and private parties to bring a little bit more magic to the holidays.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 15th December 2021

2nd Annual Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival to Return in January

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 about winemaking practices and philosophies.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 9th December 2021

Desert Air Lands This Month

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.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 1st December 2021

Lindi Biggi Brings New Life to Shadow Mountain Golf Club

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 financial distress with endless looming deferred maintenance issues that caused it to be facing bankruptcy.

Coachella Valley Weekly • 24th November 2021

How to Give Back for Thanksgiving

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 a difference this Thanksgiving, with the community encouraged to participate for a great cause.