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  1. This film image released by HBO shows Michael Douglas, left, as Liberace, and Matt Damon, as Scott Thorson in a scene from 'Behind the Candalabra.' AP

    Liberace sneak peak in PS

    Two free screenings of the Liberace biopic 'Behind the Candelabra,' which is set to premiere on Sunday, will take place today at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

    • 10:25 PM
  2. Gregg Allman, coming to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

    Greg Allman is still whipping the music into shape

    The de rigueur encores of the past 40 years must include the Allman Brothers' 'Whipping Post.'

    • 10:22 AM
  3. The Guess Who performs Saturday at Spotlight 29 Casino. Courtesy photo

    Hot Picks: Guess Who's coming to town

    What's happening in the Coachella Valley and beyond

    • 10:30 AM
  4. New Jersey Gov. Christie speaks with Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi, center, and Jenni 'JWoww' Farley, cast members of MTV's 'Jersey Shore,' on the boardwalk where he took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to reopen the beach in Seaside Heights, N.J., on Friday, May 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Northjersey.com, Kevin R. Wexler) AP

    Snooki: N.J. Gov. Christie 'just doesn't like us'

    New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was never a fan of MTV's 'Jersey Shore,' saying it unfairly cast the state in a negative light.

    • 8:10 PM
  5. Passes for the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will go on sale this morning. Michael Snyder/The Desert Sun

    Coachella tickets on sale

    Coachella 2013 photos

    • 10:41 AM
  6. Viggo Mortensen arrives 2008 Academy Awards. He will be honored at next month's inaugural AMFM Festival in Cathedral City. AP

    Mortensen to receive award at fest in CC

    Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen will be honored at next month's inaugural AMFM Festival in Cathedral City, it was announced Thursday.

    • May 23, 2013
  7. Workers position a metal sculpture by Chinese artist Zhan Wang in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum on Wednesday. The sculpture is made of stainless steel and is a replica of an ornamental rock commonly found in Chinese gardens. Marilyn Chung/The Desert Sun

    Chinese artist's piece at art museum aims to inspire

    The 800-pound sculpture by Zhan Wang, an artist from Beijing, is a gift to the museum by philanthropists Donna MacMillan and her late husband, Cargill, in celebration of the museum's 75th anniversary this fall.

    • May 23, 2013
  8. California insurance exchange unveils 2014 plans

    Covered California, designed to expand insurance access as part of the Affordable Care Act, announced its 13 individual health plans Thursday, including five that will be available in the Coachella Valley.

    • May 23, 2013
  9. In this Sept. 30, 2012 file photo, Justin Bieber performs at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Isaac Brekken, Invision/AP

    Justin Bieber may sue party guests who tweet

    TMZ reports that Justin Bieber makes his party guests sign a waiver before they enter his California home when he throws parties. The alleged waiver says that if any, tweets, or posts photos to any social network about the party, they can be sued for money.

    • May 23, 2013
  10. David Hargen and Michael Fietsam of PS Underground use ShareKitchen. Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Food fans rub elbows at Cathedral City's ShareKitchen

    It's an idea that's been a long time in the works: A place where food-focused entrepreneurs, caterers, street fair and market participants, aspiring restaurateurs and food product innovators can use a health-department approved commercial kitchen to create, experiment and produce their wares. And share the cost.

    • May 23, 2013
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    A 1950s era postcard proclaiming Palm Springs and surrounding areas as a 'winter playground area.' Note the misspelling of Coachella Valley. Courtesy Palm Springs Historical Society. All righ

    Palm Springs history group takes a summer tip from past

    Palm Springs has always been a seasonal attraction. Our extreme summer temperatures have notoriously driven desert dwellers to cooler climes until the soothing moderate temps of fall return.

    • May 23, 2013
  11. Artist and quilter Robert Tucker has designed and sewn more than 100 quilts of many sizes and shapes. Tamara Sone/MyDesert

    Rancho Mirage artist the 'King of Quilts'

    If there was one nickname that could easily describe Robert Tucker of Rancho Mirage, it would be 'King of Quilts.'

    • May 23, 2013
  12. Toby. (submitted Dave Holmes)

    Pet of the Week: Toby, 5 years old

    Toby is a rescue dog and likes to have his picture taken, says his human roommate Dave Holmes of Cathedral City.

    • May 23, 2013
  13. Listen to your inner voice to find peace, joy

    We love the earthy, Medieval monks and anchors. Last Christmas a movie came out about St. Hildegard. She had visions at a very early age and eventually established her own convent on the Rhine.

    • May 23, 2013
  14. Si Bon waffle with custard and berries Pamela Bieri/Special to MyDesert

    Si Bon serves up Belgian specialties and much more

    Locals who frequent the Albertsons shopping center at Monterey Avenue and Country Club Drive had been watching the activity going on at the little corner restaurant — the former G'Banzo's — for several months.

    • May 23, 2013
  15. Ron Hanner, Coachella Valley Watercolor Society's Painter of the Year, with his watercolor 'Waikiki Beach.' Courtesy of Ron Hanner

    Artist Jean Bradley served as judge to pick Coachella Valley Painter of the Year

    Artist and author Jean Bradley served as judge May 13 to pick Painter of the Year at the Coachella Valley Watercolor Society's season closing meeting.

    • May 23, 2013
  16. Annarino. Courtesy

    Teacher reviews were never this entertaining

    Teaching a creative writing class as part of College of the Desert's PACE program has been a happy experience. Simply because my literate, likable, lively students have made it so.

    • May 23, 2013
  17. Wrigley and Peaches. (submitted by Pam Weeley)

    Pet of the Week: Wrigley, 9 years old; Peaches, 1 year old

    Pet parents Pam Weekley and Cheryl Stice of Rancho Mirage say Wrigley is a West Highland terrier and they think rescue pup Peaches is a terrier and Lhasa Apso mix.

    • May 23, 2013
  18. The French horn section of the Desert Sands Unified's Symphonic Winds band rehearses May 10 at Indio High School. The band, made up of 55 students from the district's four high schools, is headed to Italy in July on a 10-day trip that includes performances at the Florence International Youth Orchestra Festival, Rome and Assisi. Wade Byars/MyDesert

    Palm Desert High sophomore's band headed to Italy

    The Palm Desert High School sophomore is one of 55 members of the Desert Sands Unified School District Symphonic Winds band heading to Italy on July 7 on a 10-day trip that includes performing in the prestigious Florence International Youth Orchestra Festival.

    • May 23, 2013
  19. Pick of the Week: Bing cherries

    First of the season California-grown cherries are a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer, and a delicious way to introduce this year's crop of California stone fruits.

    • May 23, 2013
  20. Amelia Hadley. Courtesy.

    Children or vanity? An easy choice

    I can't stop thinking about Angelina Jolie's breasts.

    • May 23, 2013
  21. Ask the Vet: Keep pets cool this summer

    The first thing to be aware of is that pets don't sweat, so they can overheat faster than we do. They exchange heat through panting, as well as through their paw pads.

    • May 23, 2013
  22. Cozy two-seater padded booths, plus light wood café table and chairs give plenty of seating options. Beige walls and tan floor tiles give neutral canvas for all the whimsy and colorful Scramblez decor. Pamela Bieri/MyDesert

    La Quinta's Scramblez starts the morning off right

    While Scramblez Café may be hard to find — on the northwest corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms and tucked behind the USA gas station — it won't be easy to forget.

    • May 23, 2013
  23. Sarah Rincon, from left, Emma Jackson, Julia Way, and Alicia Lombardo plant a citrus tree May 11 at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Submitted photo

    Palm Desert Girl Scout Troop 1650 plants food garden for mission

    Palm Desert Girl Scout Troop 1650 is building a sustainable garden for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission on Van Buren Street.

    • May 23, 2013
  24. La Quinta High School senior Raziq Noorali, left, and junior Alex Johnson rehearse with the DSUSD Symphonic Winds band at Indio High School. The band is made up of students from La Quinta, Shadow Hills, Palm Desert and Indio high schools. Wade Byars/MyDesert

    DSUSD Symphonic Winds band prepares for Florence festival

    Walking up to the Indio High School music room at 6 on a recent Friday night, the sound of musicians warming up for the trip of a lifetime echoed through the air.

    • May 23, 2013

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