Knife to the Heart, Desert Ensemble Theatre's final show, is funny and sweet—with a lot of depth.

The Malcolm in the Middle reboot is a little more on the sweet side than the original, and even schmaltzy at times. Still, it’s a lot of fun to see this crew back.

The La Quinta Resort was founded in 1926 in a remote desert cove by Walter H. Morgan, who persuaded his wealthy San Francisco father, an oyster-company magnate, to fund the project.

If you’ve not experienced Love! Valour! Compassion! in the theater, now is your chance.

From Cheech and Chong to Harold and Kumar, green humor always works for some people. Here are some fun grass-themed TV series to stream during the month of 4/20.

XrecoilX identifies as a straight-edge band. Straight edge is a subsection of punk culture that advocates abstinence from alcohol and drugs, expressed through X’s drawn on hands, and music that hits hard—while uplifting the choice to live a life free from substances.

Topics broached this week include panda cubs, golden statues, windpipes, sharks—and more!

Few bands in the 760 have tackled garage punk like Ideal Body, and even fewer have added melodic synths on top of the rockin’ roughness. Get to better know Josh Grelock, Ideal Body's vocalist/guitarist.

Many pools and venues have a strict no-glass policy. And even if they didn’t, are you going to lug around a wine opener, glasses and a tote bag big enough to hold it all? Exactly. This is where canned wine enters the chat.

After a whirlwind romance, a couple engages in a round of “What’s the worst thing you’ve ever done?” That proves to be a massive mistake.

Between chart-dominating artists and the next generation of music greats, a group of puppets and puppeteers from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles will head to Coachella to divulge in some marionette mayhem!

Chad Marshman and Skyler Irish are partners in brewing at Murietta's Solaris Beer and Blending, and they graciously took time out of their day recently to host our beer scribe at the taproom.

The yellow/orange breaded and fried three-cheese blend, swimming in a mixture of red marinara, green pesto and white bits of cheese, then topped with fresh greens … it was wonderful to look at—and it tasted as good as it looked.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center's Elizabeth Taylor Retrospective will include one Saturday-evening film per month, starting on April 11 with National Velvet.

At a festival often defined by contrast, it’s interesting to note how many artists share sonic similarities. Here are a few our music scribe's Coachella comparisons.

Topics touched upon this week include ivermectin, genitals, other points of view, educators, and more!

Cravings is attached to Raphael Salon in Palm Springs; the place is tiny (only a couple tables); the pastries are made-in house daily; and those pastries are quite good.

A survey of local entertainment offerings in April, including Jennie Garth, Eddie Griffin, Jennifer Holliday —and much, much more!

A preview of April's nighttime and early morning skies.

On Friday, April 17, Sue Townsley will be honored as the “heart of the community” at the Cathedral City Senior Center’s “A Night to Remember” gala.

After spending years in prison and learning to fight like a maniac, Asia (Zazie Beetz) goes on a quest to rescue her sister from a mysterious high-rise residence. After posing as a new employee, it doesn’t take long for Asia to find out her job really sucks.

The problem here is that you have two Vince Vaughns, and both of them are required to be more dramatic than funny—in a comedy.

Images from Saturday's "No Kings" protest in Palm Desert.

Changes have been swift in Fresno and Sacramento, where Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Cesar Chavez Plaza, respectively, are actively being renamed. It won’t be the same in Coachella, said Mayor Pro Tem Frank Figueroa.

The city of Cathedral City is appealing a decision by Riverside County Superior Court Judge Manuel Bustamante Jr., which ordered a $5,000 penalty levied by the city against resident Richard Levik for a short-term rental (STR) code violation to be reduced to $750.

“What we want to do is understand better the needs of the community. … We haven’t done any extensive work to go out into the community and get their feedback on why they don’t take the bus, and also why they do take the bus, (in some time).”

Topics broached this week include kibble, watch dogs, giraffes, fried rat—and more!

The latest food and restaurant news, including a new, earlier date for the Big Gay BBQ; a new-ish owner for Lord Fletcher's; and more!

John Legend is scheduled to perform at Fantasy Springs on April 4—and he agreed to answer our slate of 13 music-related questions.

Last November, several Riverside County groups announced they'd be working to put a plan to place an independent sheriff’s oversight committee initiative on the 2026 ballot. That effort has stalled, at least for now.

The film starts with Ryan Gosling’s scientist and schoolteacher, Ryland Grace, waking up on a spaceship. As his memory slowly returns, he realizes he’s on a mission to save the Earth from a sun-gobbling microbe that is dimming our star.

As JBKO, Yo Younger inhabits the character and provides a nuanced, heart-felt portrait of a woman who is privileged, but—like all of us—has to deal with the ups and downs of life.

Jackyl are slated to perform on Thursday, March 26, at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage. It’ll be yet another date for the band whose Instagram bio proudly claims “ALWAYS ON TOUR!”

Damaged Goods Punk Shop in Palm Desert has been providing threads, jewelry and more for the local alternative scene since late March 2025, and to commemorate the anniversary, the shop will host Damaged Fest, an event intertwining an art gallery experience with sets from energetic rockers.

Whether you’re seeking a gentle nature walk or a strenuous bucket‑list climb, you’re sure to find it here in the Coachella Valley. Here are a few you should know about, if you don’t already.

Topics addressed this week include golf tournaments, profits, fluffy towels, infidels—and more!

The group released their debut album, Saving Slytherin Vol. 1, in late February, adding to their established genre blend with a mix of folky tunes that navigate feel-good reggae-pop vibes.

When the Trump administration threatened to suspend SNAP and WIC benefits during the federal government shutdown late in 2025, local food programs responded with more outreach and information. Donors and corporate sponsors also stepped up.

Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve is led by a board of directors actively working at the preserve with their “boots on the ground”—and they are now accepting applications for two board positions.

Some people speculate that the word "Coachella" is a mispronunciation of "Cahuilla"—but that's not the case. Instead, the name came about because of a printing mistake.

Mabel (the voice of Piper Curda) loves animals. When she finds out a college professor is experimenting with using hi-tech animal robots as avatars for humans as a means to communicate with wildlife, she’s enthralled.

With Undertone, we are getting a new kind of horror, the second cousin of found-footage horror films … the podcast-must-go-on horror movie.

We give out The Foilies, tongue-in-cheek “awards” during Sunshine Week (March 15-21), a collective effort by media and advocacy organizations to highlight the importance of open government. 

Here’s a guide to navigating the Yellowstone-verse for newbies.

On Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, the Pioneertown Motel will transform into an arts mecca, with each room hosting a different gallery, and other local storefronts hosting arts-related events. The weekend will also feature music, pop-up activations and more.

Topics touched upon this week include the moon, AI slop, man-boys, doctor's bills—and more!

Last November, Michael Durazo released debut single “Smile Before the Tears,” a catchy psychedelic Latin groove perfect for fans of bands like Chicano Batman and The Marías.

The Nude Party—a seven-piece rock group known for its country-garage musical blend and folky lyrics that frequently include music-biz commentary—on Feb. 13 released Look Who’s Back, the band’s fourth album, which was recorded in Joshua Tree.

Tickets are still available for the Saturday main event at Joshua Tree Lake RV and Campground, with Earthless, Dead Meadow, John Garcia, Acid King, Yawning Man, Hippie Death Cult, Nick Oliveri’s Death Acoustic, Ecstatic Vision, Howling Giant and Early Moods.

The time is August 1993. The set is the living room and adjoining patio area of the Ojai home of a married couple, Corky and Norm. They are preparing to entertain another couple for an evening of stargazing and getting-to-know-you.