FOOD & DRINK
Restaurant inspections: 6 Coachella Valley spots fail over food temps, handwashing, more
It was a tough week for some Coachella Valley restaurants as six failed their health inspections, according to reports conducted March 22 through 28. Del Taco in Coachella, Trilogy at The Polo Club in Indio, Happy Sushi in Palm Springs, and Flor de Jalisco, Woodhaven Country Club and Sottovoce Cafe in Palm Desert all struggled with a number of violations, both major and minor, during their inspections this week. None of these locations were closed by health...
Peta Protests At VCA Desert Animal Hospital
The People for The Ethical Treatment of Animals otherwise known as Peta arrived in the Coachella Valley in full-force Wednesday afternoon. The organization is protesting Mars Inc. which owns BluePearl Pet and VCA Animal Hospitals. The animal rights group is accusing the global pet care organization of using blood from...
I Went to a Roaming Restaurant in Palm Springs, Here's What It's Like
I had been captivated by the concept of a roaming restaurant without walls. After years of admiration and hearing buzz about this traveling event, I found myself with the opportunity to attend one. Outstanding in the Field is a renowned, intimate dining experience; this installation taking place in Palm Springs, California.
AHF: Goldevoice demands take down of AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Coachella-themed billboards
Officials with the nonprofit AIDS Healthcare Foundation said Goldenvoice, the organizers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have told them to take down a billboard which features some Coachella iconography. The billboard in question is facing the I-10 westbound between Washington and Jefferson streets. It's meant to catch the attention of festival-goers as The post AHF: Goldevoice demands take down of AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Coachella-themed billboards appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs Red Velvet House Preserved Since the 1960s
The living room of Stephan's Folly in Palm Springs. Say the name Jack Stephan to just about any Boomer or Gen Xer who grew up watching television in Southern California, and the reply is reflexive: “Stephan! Jack Stephan!” For more than two decades, the earworm permeated ad campaigns for Jack Stephan Plumbing & Heating, opened in 1946 in Los Angeles by a Navy man who went on to become “Plumber to the Stars.”
Amy's Purpose honors Palm Springs Animal Hospital's rich legacy
"We're here to celebrate the Palm Springs Animal Hospital, which has an incredible legacy here in the Coachella Valley," said Bruce Fessier to a room full of animal lovers on March 12. "And it all started with two veterinarians who were married to each other named Herman and Sylvia Salk."
No April Fool’in Here!
The Most Realistic Sounds of Al Jarreau with the Jarreau Reunion Band…. Whether you live in the Coachella Valley or make the drive in from any direction and enjoy the spring wildflowers now blooming for an evening of music celebrating the music of the greatest jazz & pop vocalist of our generation Al Jarreau. The event will be held at the beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage Ca.
How Drummer Alvin Taylor Discovered His Passion for Music
Alvin Taylor with his custom Warlock drum set. Alvin Taylor sat crouched on a curb in Palm Springs when he discovered his life’s purpose. It was sometime in the late 1950s. Taylor was about 5 years old. (He’s admittedly bad with dates.) The whole town had gathered along Palm Canyon Drive to watch the Desert Circus parade. Little boy Taylor hunkered down on the street curb, waiting for the festivities to start. There was energy in the air, the crackle of anticipation.
Opera in the Park celebrates silver anniversary with April 7 concert
For the past 25 years, Palm Springs Opera Guild has been treating local music lovers to free concerts in the park, a milestone that will be celebrated in Sunrise Park at a performance on April 7. Established in 1999, the event draws thousands of fans to Palm Springs annually for...
“Mean Girls” Musical Hits The McCallum Theater This Weekend
The comedy opened on Broadway in April of 2018. It features a script by Emmy Award winner Tina Fey, music by Emmy Award winner Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Tony Award Nominee Neil Benjamin. The shows will run through the weekend with tickets starting at $145.
Coachella To Hold It’s First Ever Women’s Summit
The City of Coachella is sending off Women’s History Month by holding their first ever Women’s Summit. The event will take place this Saturday at the Veteran’s Memorial Park from 8am to 1pm. The summit will feature a number of speakers, a Q&A session, breakfast and luncheon...
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