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Lately I’ve been doing an air/temp check as soon as I get home in the morning from dropping Orion off at pre-school to see if it’s too hot or not to take the girls (aka Lola and Nova) out for a walk. It’s been spotty but I’m taking every chance I get because we all know summer is arriving early this year.
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Lola + Nova
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I’ve been getting stopped more than usual lately on these morning walks, asking about their breeds. So it’s your turn, reply back and guess their breeds. I’d be shocked if you guess correctly!
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Anyway, onto the issue.
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SHADOWALK: Student Art Along the CV Link
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If you haven’t driven down Jackson Street or been on the CV Link in Indio lately, you might notice something different overhead.
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SHADOWALK is a three quarter mile shade structure along Jackson Street connecting the CV Link to Indio's new park.
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Artists Marek Walczak and Wes Heiss (Civic Space LLC), asked students at Indio High School, Shadow Hills, and Amistad High School to draw palm trees and palm leaves that would then be laser cut into the panels.
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As the sun moves, the panels cast palm tree shadows across the walkway.
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SHADOWALK was commissioned by the City of Indio Public Arts Commission and installed by artists Marek Walczak and Wes Heiss (Civic Space LLC) last year.
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Business Happenings
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Project Burger x Acrisure Arena launched a limited time "Peso Burger" in celebration of Peso Pluma's Dinastía Tour today. Order one at Project Burger in Palm Desert and you might score tickets to the show. I still haven't been to Project Burger but I've only heard great things.
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Chicano Candle Co. officially opens their Candle Bar at The Place in Indio this Saturday, March 21 from 3 to 5 PM. Pick your scent, do the pour. Non-toxic, cruelty free coconut wax candles. If you caught the mention in last week's issue, this is the main event.
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Events This Week
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Know of an event that should be featured? Let me know.
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Tuesday 3/17
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Happy St. Patrick's Day 🍀 Here's how the valley is celebrating.
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Peso Pluma: Dinastía Tour
Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert
One of the biggest names in música Mexicana rolls through the desert tonight. Visit Acrisure
Arena for ticket availability.
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Border Grill Pop Up at Alice B.
Alice B., Downtown Palm Springs
Chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken bring Border Grill to Palm Springs for one night. Special prix fixe menu with a St. Patrick's Day twist: guacamole, green sea bass ceviche (yuuum), roasted poblano quesadillas, and of course, key lime pie. Reservations recommended.
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Then tonight, free and outdoors...
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Tastes & Sounds: The OutLaw Mariachi
Cathedral City Amphitheater, Cathedral City, Free
The spring concert series continues. Bring a chair, grab some food from the vendors, and enjoy a Tuesday night under the lights. Free admission.
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Wednesday 3/18
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Midweek, hands in the dirt and vinyl on the turntable.
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Diamond Wish Fashion Week El Paseo (Final Day)
Various times, El Paseo, Palm Desert
Fashion Week wraps up
today. The series has been running since last Friday with runway shows, trunk shows, and pop ups across El Paseo.
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Terrarium Building Workshop with Los Angeleaves
5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage
Calling all green-thumbs! Learn plant care, layering techniques, design tips, and take home your creation. Only a few spots left.
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Then tonight...
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Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Rosemary Hi-Fi, Downtown Indio
Every single Wednesday. Bring your record and listen to it on the hi-fi.
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Thursday 3/19
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Four ways to spend your evening. All very different.
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New Moon Sound Bath
Two Bunch Palms, Desert Hot Springs
Singing bowls, stillness, and desert sky. If you've been to one of these, you already know. If you haven't, this is a good place to start.
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Dinner on the Farm
6:00 PM, The Packhouse, 21+
The Blushing Peony and Chula Artisan Eatery team up for a four course meal made with ingredients grown right there on the farm. Guided walk through the fields, live music as the sun sets. Limited seats.
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Then pick your vibe...
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Noche Rockero
7:30 PM, Rosemary Hi-Fi, Downtown Indio
Magikmyku spins vinyl all night: Enanitos Verdes, Maná, Caifanes, Los Prisioneros, Héroes Del Silencio, Hombres G.
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Silents Synced: A Woman of the World x Pearl Jam
7:30 PM, Mary Pickford Theatre, Cathedral City
A 1925 silent film celebrating its 100th anniversary, soundtracked to Pearl Jam. Late night music experience. Limited screenings this Thursday and Saturday only.
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Friday 3/20
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Big weekend starts here.
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The Strokes / Mac DeMarco / Toro Y Moi Night
7:30 PM, Rosemary Hi-Fi, Downtown Indio
Type Set w/ Stevie on the decks.
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If you're making the drive...
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Hi-Desert Lo-Fi Lit Fest (Day 1)
The Palms, Wonder Valley, Free
A multi day, no tickets, no wristbands literary and music festival spanning Wonder Valley, Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms. Panels on banned books, writing workshops, live music including mike watt + the missingmen, food, books, and merch. Continues through Sunday.
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Saturday 3/21
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Big Saturday. Here's how to play it.
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Free Screening: Pee-wee's Big Adventure
11:00 AM, Festival Theaters, Palm Springs, Free
Tim Burton's 1985 debut. Free. No ticket needed. Festival Theaters is the new independent theater on Tahquitz Canyon Way and this is a great reason to check it out.
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Gardens to the Rescue Adoption Event
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, The Gardens on El Paseo, Palm Desert
Animal Samaritans and the Bianca Rae Foundation are teaming up for an adoption day. Come meet some dogs who are ready to go home with you. Even if you're not adopting, it's worth stopping by.
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17th Annual ONE-PS Picnic & Community Expo
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Ruth Hardy Park, Palm Springs, Free
The Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs throw their biggest annual block
party. Games and crafts for kids, hoops competition with prizes, community org booths, and a dog costume contest with categories for cutest, most original, and funniest. Summer came early, so bring water, sunscreen, hats, and parasols.
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Chicano Candle Co. Grand Opening
3:00 to 5:00 PM, The Place, Indio
If you caught the preview in last week's issue, this is it. Pick your scent, do the pour. Non-toxic, cruelty free coconut wax candles at their brand new Candle Bar.
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Into the afternoon...
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Scene Sampler Two
4:00 PM, Coachella Valley Brewing Co., Thousand Palms, $10, All Ages
Nine bands across two stages. Five local CV acts plus four out of town groups, including single release shows from Travel Park and Violet Hour. Dunes and The Lab are co-hosting. If you're into the desert music scene, here it is.
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Cris and the Gang
6:00 PM, The River Amphitheater, Rancho Mirage, Free
Live music at the amphitheater as part of The River's spring concert series. Weather permitting.
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Then tonight, pick your vibe...
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Special Visit: Isaias
7:30 PM, Rosemary Hi-Fi, Downtown Indio
Nu disco, early house, and more. Isaias on the decks for a special Saturday night set.
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Silents Synced: A Woman of the World x Pearl Jam
9:15 PM, Mary Pickford Theatre, Cathedral City
Second and final screening.
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If you're making the drive...
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Hi-Desert Lo-Fi Lit Fest (Day 2)
Z Club, Joshua Tree + Mohave Gold, Yucca Valley, Free
The lit fest continues across hi-desert venues. See Friday's listing for the full rundown.
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Sunday 3/22
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End your weekend right.
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Calienta Casa Women's Wellness Summit
8:50 AM to afternoon, Sixty6 Ranch, Thermal, $50 to $70
A full day of movement and conversation for women. Dance warm up, barre, pilates, yoga, sound bath, then registered dietician speaking on hormones, PCOS, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Self care activities, vision boards, and nutritional lunch included. Limited spots. Two options.
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Needle Drops: When Movies Learn to Listen
7:00 PM, Rosemary Hi-Fi, Downtown Indio
Brand new monthly series from Festival Theaters and Rosemary Hi-Fi. Hosted by Zack Solomon and Phil Segal, the evening explores how pop music changed the language of cinema: vinyl playback of iconic needle drops, curated film clips, and conversation. The films featured will screen at Festival Theaters the
following month. Wine, records, and hi-fi listening all evening.
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Rad 40th Anniversary
7:00 PM, Mary Pickford Theatre, Cathedral City
The 1986 BMX cult classic is back in theaters, remastered in 4K for its 40th anniversary. Includes a sneak peek of the forthcoming documentary about BMX legend and Hollywood stuntman Eddie Fiola. Also screening Tuesday 3/24.
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Hi-Desert Lo-Fi Lit Fest (Day 3)
Tin Town + Corner 62, Twentynine Palms, Free
The final day of the fest wraps up in the City of Twentynine Palms.
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Monday 3/23
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Two ways to close the week.
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Macrame Coasters: Craft & Create
5:30 PM, Palm Desert Library, Palm Desert
Adults craft night at the library. Make your own macrame coasters. Registration required.
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Truss and Twine 9th Anniversary Party
8:00 PM, Truss and Twine, Palm Springs
Nine years in Palm Springs. DJ Short Shorts and drink specials. A Monday night worth going out for.
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Kids and Family
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Tiny Tots Class at Tiny Toddler Soft Play
Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 to 10:15 AM, Tiny Toddler Indoor Playground
Crafts, Play Doh, and sensory bins for little hands and curious minds. Free with playground admission.
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Home Ec Club: Spring Seed Planting
Wednesday 3/18, Mecca Public Library, Mecca
The kids celebrate spring by planting their own seeds.
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Manga Fest
Saturday 3/21, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Desert Hot Springs Library, Desert Hot Springs
A day dedicated to Japanese manga: the art, the stories, the culture. Cosplay is encouraged.
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Ongoing
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Diane Keaton "Seems Like Old Times" Series at Festival Theaters
Festival Theaters, Palm Springs, $9
A different Diane Keaton film each week. This week (Mar 20 to 26): The First Wives Club. Coming up: Something's Gotta Give (Mar 27 to Apr 2).
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Showtimes at Cinemark Century La Quinta XD and SCREENX
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Project Hail Mary (PG-13, 2hr 36min)
This is the big one this week. Based on the book by the guy who wrote The Martian. Opens Friday. Showtimes all day. Ryan Gosling reassures fans that the movie did the book justice. Let’s find out…
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle (R, 2hr 35min)
I saw this on SCREENX last week and it was 100% worth it. We won’t get part 2 for at least a year, so don’t miss out. And of course, SUBS!!
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TMNT II: Secret of the Ooze, 35th Anniversary (PG, 1hr 34min)
If you grew up on TMNT, last chance. Ending Wednesday the 19th.
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Leprechaun (R, 1hr 32min)
Jennifer Aniston's horror debut gets a St. Patrick's Day re-release. A 1993 classic for a reason. Perfect for today 🍀
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Cinemark Secret Movie Series (March 23)
Five dollars. You don't know what movie it is until the opening credits roll. I love this concept! Monday, March 23 at Cinemark.
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The Metropolitan Opera: Tristan und Isolde
(NR, 5hr 27min) Wagner's meditation on love and death, broadcast live from the Met to Cinemark on Saturday the 21st. Five and a half hours. Encore showing March 25.
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Festival Theaters, Palm Springs:
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The First Wives Club (PG, 1hr 42min)
Part of the Diane Keaton series. Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton. $9 tickets. Playing through March 26.
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Clueless (PG-13, 1hr 37min)
As if you need a reason 🙄 Playing daily at 3:00 PM and 8:30 PM through March 26.
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Festival Theaters tip:
$7 tickets every Tuesday. Senior Day every Thursday ($7 + free small popcorn for 55+). Beer, wine, and sparkling seltzers on tap.
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Mary Pickford Theatre, Cathedral City:
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The Pout-Pout Fish (PG, 1hr 31min)
Nick Offerman and Amy Sedaris voice the leads in this animated family movie. Opens Friday. Good option if you've got little ones.
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Rad 40th Anniversary (PG, 1hr 56min)
BMX cult classic remastered in 4K. Sunday 3/22 and Tuesday 3/24 only. Includes a sneak peek of the Eddie Fiola documentary.
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Silents Synced: A Woman of the World x Pearl Jam (1hr 15min)
See the events section. Thursday 3/19 at 7:30 PM and Saturday 3/21 at 9:15 PM only.
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The Oasis
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Happenings that are here to serve you and worth knowing about.
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Low Cost Spay, Neuter, Vaccine & Microchip Clinics
Coachella Animal Network, ABC Recovery Center, Indio
Spay and neuter clinics on Friday March 20 and Saturday March 21, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. $30 donation, appointment required. On Saturday there's also a walk in vaccine and microchip clinic at the same location. Rabies shots $13, microchips $18. Bring your ID, pet sterilization info, and cash or card.
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City of Indio Local Artist Contact & Interest Form
If you're a local artist in Indio, the city has an open form to connect with artists for upcoming projects and public art
opportunities.
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Mecca Library Monthly Book Club
Tuesday 3/17, Mecca Public Library, Mecca
Join the monthly book club. Lucky participants get a treat.
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A few things worth getting on your calendar now:
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Free Women's History Month Screening: The First Wives Club
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 PM, Festival Theaters, Palm Springs, Free
PSIFF and Palm Springs Women in Film & Television present a free community screening. First come, first served. Raffle prizes include a $50 gift card to Little Bar, $200 to Lulu's California Bistro plus a News Channel 3 tour, a PSIFF membership, and more. Plus
a Diane Keaton character look-alike contest.
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Palm Springs Surf Club Waterpark Opens
Friday, March 28
The wait is over. Lazy river days, surf sessions, cabanas, and sunshine.
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Inaugural Cathedral City Festival of the Arts
Saturday, March 28, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Cathedral City Amphitheater
The first ever Cathedral City Festival of the Arts, presented by the Public Arts Commission and sponsored by Tastes & Sounds. A full day at the amphitheater.
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4th Annual Latte Art Throwdown at Cafe La Jefa
Wednesday, April 8, 5:00 PM signup, 5:30 PM first pour
The valley's baristas go head to head in a tournament style latte art competition. $10 buy in to compete, spectators free.
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Closing Note
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That's the week! And look at the time…
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Tonight we’re getting into the new season of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the triple chocolate doughnut from the one and only, 1/2sies Co.
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See you next Tuesday. 🌴
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