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Cat Makino

Catherine Makino is a multimedia journalist who was based in Tokyo for 22 years. She wrote for media sources including Thomson Reuters, the San Francisco Chronicle, Inter Press Service, the Los Angeles Times, Eurobiz Magazine, Voice of America Radio and many others. She was president of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club Japan from 2008-2009. She now calls the Coachella Valley home.

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From teacher to trailblazer: Comedian Mina Hartong filming Palm Springs special

With two shows slated for Friday at Revolution Stage Company, Hartong promises to bring the sharp wit and candid humor that have made her a favorite among audiences.

Ongoing Cultural Center series helping movie fans rediscover Hitchcock’s genius on the big screen

The retrospective in Palm Springs  offers audiences the opportunity to experience these classic works as they were meant to be seen and experienced – in a communal setting.

Cult classic ‘Day of the Locust’ marks 50th anniversary with screening to benefit Palm Springs Cultural Center

Michael Childers, celebrity photographer and long-time partner of director John Schlesinger, will be among those to speak at Saturday's event featuring classic film.

Weekend transgender employment event aims to break barriers and build community

'Empower and Employ,' scheduled to be held indoors on Saturday, goes beyond job fair to provide vital resources, support, and raise awareness for inclusive employment practices within the transgender community.

Creating safe spaces: Palm Springs facility offers refuge, support for LGBTQ+ teens facing bullying and other challenges

The Marsha P. Johnson Youth Drop-in Center, officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, aims to help combat mental and physical health risks for youth age 13 to 18.

While vigil helped draw attention to trans community’s plight, the fight for equality is far from over

For 27,000 transgender individuals in the Inland Empire, concerns include high rates of bullying, suicidal tendencies, and difficulties finding competent medical or mental health providers.

Kitschy, kooky, and cool: Local couple has chronicled it all, collected it on a new website

Ready for a weekend adventure or just curious about what you see as you trek throughout the Coachella Valley? Jane and Grant Guy have you covered.

Philharmonic Society aims to help take sting out of cost of performing arts for valley youth

Through the Coachella Valley Philharmonic Society, a collection of world-class musicians is helping raise funds for area youth interested in the performing arts.

From tragedy comes purpose: Benefit concert aims to address valley vet shortage

A non-profit dedicated to educating the public about the danger pets face from predators is getting help from some local icons to solve a daunting issue.

Acting school’s arrival brought on by volume of talent in Palm Springs

Masterclasses starting this month at The Actor's Lab, led by Terry Ray, are for anyone wanting to fine-tune their craft, beginners, or others wanting to explore their capabilities and themselves.

Good company: A Palm Springs dance studio provides transformative experiences for performers, audiences, and its founder

This month, Nickerson-Rossi Dance put the finishing touches on a 6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art dance theater — the only one in Coachella Valley. It's so intimate that one almost feels as if they’re dancing with those on stage.

Cars are the stars of Palm Springs-based YouTube show

Creators Del Johns and Denny Adams share their love of the city's cars and culture in a show started 18 months ago after a cruise down Tahquitz Canyon Drive.

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