Lifestyle
The iconic ‘Purple Room’ in Palm Springs will reopen on August 31
After being closed for 16 months, Michael Holmes’ Purple Room will reopen at the end of August. Holmes and a full season of internationally renowned performers will relaunch the famous and acclaimed venue beginning August 31 including two performances by Sam Harris on September 3 and 4. “Due to the extraordinary gifts of our friends, audience members, and performers, it
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The Lipstick Drag and Cabaret Show at Copa Nightclub makes it grand return Thursday, July 15
After being postponed for more than 16 months, the Lipstick Drag and Cabaret Show is making its return to the Copa Nightclub in Palm Springs this Thursday. “We are thrilled to be coming back on Thursday, July 15 after a 16 month hiatus because of the pandemic,” said Bella da Ball, host of the show.
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New efforts to help spread fentanyl abuse awareness
The tragedy of fentanyl-related overdoses has hit close to home for many Riverside County families, as well as nationwide. In Riverside County, 43 people have overdosed from fentanyl since the start of this year. Since 2016, the county has seen an 800% increase in fentanyl-related drugs. Karen Spiegel, Riverside County Supervisor said something needs to
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DAP Health sexual wellness clinic offers free services
DAP Health sexual wellness clinic is offering free human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or sexually transmitted diseases (STI) testing services and treatment as it sees a surge of infections during the pandemic. “Through the pandemic up until the present day we’ve seen an increase of about 30% of new HIV cases.” said C.J. Tobe, director of
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As the heat settles in, a 24-hour cooling center opens in Palm Springs
The summertime heat in the Coachella Valley is brutal for many, especially people experiencing homelessness. Cooling centers open in the summer for people to find relief. Tuesday, July 6th, a 24-hour cooling center will be available to people in the community at United Methodist Church of Palm Springs (1555 E. Alejo Rd.). This cooling center
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Fourth of July weekend fireworks shows & events across the Coachella Valley
Fourth of July is nearly here. Many across the country will gather to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here in the Coachella Valley, we’ve got some events happening even earlier. Check out the list of local Fourth of July weekend events. Desert Hot Springs – July 2 Fireworks ShowThe City of Desert
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Tanja Srebotnjak discusses an event on climate change from the United Nations Association of the Coachella Valley
Register for the webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FQ8E7E5SUGX3-qoL1iFBw
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Locals beat the heat while having some fun at Westfield Mall in Palm Desert
As summer temperatures set in, so does the need to beat the heat. The Westfield Mall in Palm Desert gave residents that very opportunity on Saturday as they hosted a “Hello Sunshine” event. It went from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. inside the mall “We are celebrating summer and celebrating indoors and being cool with
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Opie is with Animal Samaritans, SPCA
Opie is with Animal Samaritans, SPCA in Thousand Palms, CA. Call 760-343-3477 for more information.
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