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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ADAM KARSTEN has officially announced CVRep’s 2024-2025 Season: five sensational productions of award-winning plays and musicals never before produced by CVRep as well as the World Premiere of a new and timely work selected from the 2023 ORIGINS NEW WORKS PROGRAM. The season starts with Pulitzer Prize-winning, 11 Tony Award nominated NEXT TO NORMAL, followed by the hilarious Alfred Hitchcock-inspired comedy, THE 39 STEPS; Broadway’s endearing and beautifully tuneful musical, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA; Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s powerful and provocative JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR; and a gripping family drama that was a Pulitzer Prize nominee, OTHER DESERT CITIES. The season’s World Premiere production, selected from more than 300 submissions to the Origins New Works Program, will be announced at a later date, with single tickets going on sale at that time.
Nick Dunlap becomes first golfer to win on PGA Tour as amateur, professional in same season
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) -- Nick Dunlap became the first player in PGA Tour history to win as an amateur and a professional in the same year, rallying Sunday for a two-point victory in the Barracuda Championship. In January at The American Express in La Quinta, the 20-year-old Dunlap -- then...
Record-Breaking Heat and Thunderstorm Chances in Midday Weather Report
Jerry Steffen reports a sweltering weekend with temperatures reaching 120°F, setting a new record. Today’s high will remain above average at around 115°F, with potential thunderstorms in the mountains during the afternoon. The Coachella Valley will stay dry but hot, with temperatures continuing in the mid-110s and excessive heat warnings in effect through Wednesday. Humidity levels are rising, adding to the discomfort, with no significant change expected throughout the week.
Coachella Valley native Citlalli Ortiz set to represent Mexico at 2024 Olympic Games
Citlalli Ortiz is about to live out a lifelong dream. Ortiz will represent Mexico in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. "I'm very excited. I think it's a big accomplishment, being an Olympian in general," Ortiz said. The 24-year-old boxer was born in Rancho Mirage at Eisenhower Hospital and graduated from Coachella Valley high school in The post Coachella Valley native Citlalli Ortiz set to represent Mexico at 2024 Olympic Games appeared first on KESQ.
Abi Carter, Cheap Trick and more: 5 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this week
Here are my picks for this weekend's can't-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. More desert events to attend: From a pool party to beer fest, here's 10 things to do in the Coachella Valley this week ...
KVC-Arts 7/14/24 - TJ Hicks & The Rancho Mirage Public Library & Observatory
On this edition of the program, David Fleming speaks with TJ Hicks - Program Manager for the Rancho Mirage Public Library and Observatory. We'll here about the many programs they have to offer - including children's theatre, opera, movies and more.
Clark on Connecting: When an Acquaintance Becomes a Bestie
I met a man in a bar. No, it wasn’t that kind of meeting. Rather, it was a networking event at a piano bar during a healthcare conference about five years ago. I was an attendee, and his cybersecurity company was one of the sponsors of the event. Although...
Next steps for Kamala Harris as local Democratic groups rally behind her
Local political groups, like the Democratic Headquarters of the Desert, based in Cathedral City, have seen a surge in activity – including phone calls from folks inquiring on how to donate to the Harris campaign, sign up as volunteers, or how to change their voter registration. Elle Kurpiewski, the Political Director of the Democratic Headquarters The post Next steps for Kamala Harris as local Democratic groups rally behind her appeared first on KESQ.
Desert Living Now: Embracing Sustainable Solutions in Arid Regions
Explore the innovative strategies and technologies transforming life in arid regions. From water conservation techniques to eco-friendly housing designs, discover how communities are adapting to and thriving in desert environments.
The Mitch Gershenfeld Exit Interview: The Retiring McCallum Theatre Leader Talks About Nearly a Quarter Century of Memories, Changes and Acts Who Got Away
After almost 25 years of shaping the Coachella Valley’s performing-arts agenda, Mitch Gershenfeld will just fade away this summer, like an old soldier of the desert cultural wars. There will be no send-off at the McCallum Theatre. The performing-arts center he has led with multiple titles gave him a...
Rancho Mirage restaurant evacuated after a kitchen fire
A restaurant was evacuated after a kitchen fire Monday morning in Rancho Mirage. The fire was reported at around 11:00 a.m. at Francesco's Cafe near the corner of Dinah Shore and Bob Hope. According to CAL FIRE, firefighters arrived at the scene and located heavy smoke from a single-story commercial strip mall. Firefighters located a The post Rancho Mirage restaurant evacuated after a kitchen fire appeared first on KESQ.
How One Mistake Crippled Tech Systems Worldwide; the Dangers of Restaurant Reviewing–Coachella Valley Independent’s Indy Digest: July 22, 2024
The big news yesterday wound up pushing to the backburner another massive news story—one that shows how interconnected, fragile and easily disrupted the world’s technical infrastructure is today. In case you don’t know what happened, here’s a primer via a computer scientist, writing for The Conversation: “A faulty...
City of Indio begins resurfacing project along Highway 111
An overnight street paving project kicked off on Monday, along Highway 111. The road work is taking place between Jefferson Street and Madison Street. Work will run from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and is expected to be completed by July 25, 2024. The project is scheduled at night to minimize disruptions to traffic and The post City of Indio begins resurfacing project along Highway 111 appeared first on KESQ.
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