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Don't miss David Copperfield at the McCallum Theater

World-renowned illusionist David Copperfield will bring his act, "David Cop-perfield: An Intimate Even-ing of Grand Illusion," to the McCallum Theater from May 12 to the 14. Copperfield, 52, who was born David Seth Kotkin, took his name from the lesser-known Dickens' novel, "David Copperfield.

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part One

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part One
Michael Sarver of American Idol chats with The Chaparral on their busy whirlwind tour!

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Two

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Two
The Chaparral sits down and chats with American Idol runner-up and San Diego boy, Adam Lambert.

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Three

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Three
Anoop Desai of American Idol chats with The Chaparral on their busy whirlwind tour!

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Four

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Four
The Chaparral chats with American Idol season 8 contestant Scott MacIntyre.

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Five

Backstage Pass: American Idol Season 8 - Part Five
The Chaparral sits down and chats with California-native, Allison Iraheta.

Dumont Scholarship art exhibit currently on display

Dumont Scholarship art exhibit currently on display
The Dumont Scholarship Art Exhibit, which started April 22 and will end May 22, is currently on display at the Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts. There are many students who have their art in the exhibit, all of whom received scholarships from Dumont.

The Wrestler, now on DVD, is a compelling drama

The Wrestler, now on DVD, is a compelling drama
People always scramble for a last-minute gift for their loved ones. Since it's Mother's Day, why not treat mom with a great movie? The Wrestler, which stars Mickey Rourke in the Oscar-nominated comeback role of Randy "The Ram" Robinson, is a great movie that you'll want to watch multiple times.

College of the Desert holds opera ensemble

College of the Desert (COD) held a free opera ensemble on May 1 and 2, which was open to the public. The event was held in the Pollack Theatre and featured many COD students, as well as professor Mark Almy. The show, which started at 8p m and lasted nearly two hours, was directed by COD professor Mark Al-my.

Kelly Clarkson to perform at Fantasy Springs Casino on July 3

Kelly Clarkson to perform at Fantasy Springs Casino on July 3
Kelly Clarkson, winner of "American Idol's" first season, makes her Coachella Valley debut at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on July 3. Clarkson, who was 20 at the time, auditioned for the show's 2002 inaugural season that featured singers from all across the country.

Zoo touts its latest addition: New chief

The Living Desert has hired a Pennsylvania zoo director as its new president and CEO. Stacey Johnson, currently executive director of the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville, Pa., will replace longtime CEO Karen Sausman, who officially retired in 2008 but who has continued to work full-time at The Living Desert.

Blood Wedding at Pollock theater

Blood Wedding at Pollock theater
The students from College of the Desert's (COD) performing arts, and its Ballet Folklorico club delivered a very fun performance of Blood Wedding in the Pollock Theatre. The world-famous tragedy, written by respected dramatist, Federico Garcia Lorca, had been well modified to emphasize the tragedy's main themes for the enjoyment of its audience.

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