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e are excited to bring you the winter 2015 edition of Canada South Magazine filled with interesting stories written by our extremely-talented feature writers. The journey begins with our cover feature as we explore Cabot’s Pueblo Museum in “A Journey into the Past.” Did you know that Cabot Yerxa was called “The Guiding Light” of Desert Hot Springs? Read the history and this man’s amazing story. This edition includes a variety of happenings in the Coachella Valley and upcoming major events you don’t want to miss. Events such as the “Careerbuilder Challenge,” formerly the Humana Challenge and prior to that the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, are returning and the “Challenge” adds the toughest course in the valley to the event this year. Have you ever heard of “Rosanne Hopkins” from Toronto? Read how she is “Forever Fabulous” and she’s right here in Palm Desert. What’s new in shopping and dining in the desert? We have it all. From jewelry stores to women’s apparel, from restaurants to fitness and hotels, we have the latest scoop. I’m sure you are looking for events and performances to enjoy while in the desert, so be sure you check out the listings of these upcoming programs on pages 18 and 20. Everything from Under the Streetlamp with the Desert Symphony in Palm Desert to the Desert Art Festival in Palm Springs. There is something for everyone, and the variety is out of this world. Just a reminder “Canada Day” at the Riverside County Fair and Na-
tional Date Festival is Tuesday, February 16. Enjoy your special day at the fair! In addition, mark your calendars for the fourth annual Canada/Snowbird Fest, held at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on February 27 and 28. Read about the Canadian films to be featured at the PS International Film Festival and Canadian Rock Icon Burton Cummings, who is coming to the McCallum Theatre. And of course, if you are Canadian, you are probably in search of that perfect cup of coffee as seen on page 22. We have included a Canada Calendar of Events page and a fabulous feature on Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. For anyone visiting Canada or living in Canada, don’t miss these wonderful events. This is just a small sampling of what you’ll find inside this issue. From the entire staff of Canada South Magazine, WE WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Deb Geissler – Publisher P.S. Remember, you can always read the latest edition of Canada South Magazine on line at www.canadasouthmagazine.com.
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WHAT’S NEW THIS FALL: IN SHOPPING AND DINING
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CABOT’S PUEBLO MUSEUM: A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST
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BANFF NATIONAL PARK
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FOURTH ANNUAL CANADA/SNOWBIRD FEST
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THE DETAILS: EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
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A CANADIAN’S SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
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SECTION 14 GOES TO WASHINGTON
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WHEN THE TIME COMES...
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BURTON CUMMINGS: CANADIAN ROCK ICON COMES TO THE McCALLUM
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CANADA EVENTS CALENDAR
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CAREERBUILDER CHALLENGE ADDS TOUGHEST COURSE IN THE VALLEY
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ATTRACTIONS
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FOREVER FABULOUS! ROSANNE HOPKINS’ JOURNEY FROM TORONTO TO PALM DESERT
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
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CANADIAN FILMS FEATURED AT PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
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DENTAL SENSITIVITY
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MODERNISM WEEK ANNOUNCES 2016 SCHEDULE
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8: CABOT’S PUEBLO MUSEUM: A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST
4: BANFF NATIONAL PARK
8: A CANADIAN’S SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE
17: BURTON CUMMINGS: CANADIAN ROCK ICON COMES TO THE McCALLUM
26: ROSANNE HOPKINS: FROM TORONTO TO PALM DESERT
44: RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR AND NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL
Colt’s Lodge, Palm Springs
WHAT’S NEW in shopping and dining in the desert By Alison Elsner
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hether you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that’s just right, a bite of dinner, or just gearing up to explore the best our desert has to offer in the new year, there continue to be oodles of new consumer options available for your discerning eye and palette, all right here in the Coachella Valley. Here are some of the exciting offerings that desert proprietors are bringing our way:
Palm Desert El Paseo Robann’s Jewelers has recently moved from The River in Rancho Mirage to its new location on El Paseo. Robann’s, a family owned business, opened in 1975 and is known for its fine jewelry and watches. They also specialize in expert watch repair.
Open Monday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 73-750 El Paseo Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 341-8142 www.robanns.com Riga Designs, a women’s apparel and accessories boutique featuring one of a kind clothes from around the world, will relocate to the former Theodore location. Riga Plus accommodates women of all sizes, too. The owners of Theodore have retired and closed all of their stores, including the one on El Paseo. New store hours to be announced 73-130 El Paseo Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 776-8121 www.rigadesigns.com Just Blow Drys and Wink Lash & Beauty Bar have expanded onto a second floor to create a day spa in addition to their popular salon experience, featuring lash extensions, facials, eyebrow waxing and makeup service and makeovers. The only true blow dry salon in the valley, the salon and spa
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promote a vibe that empowers as well as pampers both women and men. Open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday 73-375 El Paseo Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 340-5274 www.winklashandbeautybar.com or www.justblowdrys.com
Highway 111 Shogun Restaurant recently opened adjacent to Manhattan of the Desert. The Japanese restaurant started in Pasadena in 1980 and now operates seven Southern California locations, with teppan and sushi as its tried and true main fare. The restaurant’s websites promises, “…master chefs will dazzle you with their samurai-like swordsmanship as they skillfully slice, dice, juggle, and entertain, while preparing delicious entrees on a sizzling Teppanyaki grill.”
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Shogun Restaurant, Palm Desert
Open for lunch Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday and holidays 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Open for dinner Monday-Thursday, 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Sunday and holidays, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. 74-225 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-346-1223 www.restaurantshogun.com
University Village Anytime Fitness, the 24-hour gym, has opened a second 6,000 square foot location at University Village (the other is in Indio). The health club allows guests to work out at any hour day or night, at any of its locations throughout the country, using a personalized security-access key. The Club offers cardio and strength equipment, personal training, classes and even employee wellness programs. Open Monday – Sunday, 24 hours 36-891 Cook Street, Palm Desert. (760) 469-4648 www.anytimefitness.com/gyms/2834
Westfield Palm Desert F21 red, the newest concept store from the Forever 21 brand, has opened its 22,000 square foot retail shop on the upper level of the mall, next to JC Penney (Payless Shoes, Victoria’s Secret and Lane Bryant are relocating within Westfield).
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The trendy and affordable store is said to offer a wider selection of “basic / staple” items and deeper inventory than Forever 21 stores, appealing to both “families and fashionistas.” The existing Forever 21 store will be folded into F21. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 346-2121 www.westfield.com/palmdesert
Be on the Lookout Hotel Paseo, the 150-room, four-star hotel approved for Palm Desert, held its groundbreaking on November 6, and excavation has begun on the underground parking structure. Construction is estimated to take approximately 18 months. The hotel will feature a spa, restaurant, 24hour room service, and banquet room and pool facilities. It will take over the spot known for the big white tent during annual Fashion Week El Paseo, which will move across the street to the upper level parking structure of the Gardens on El Paseo. The $36 million project will operate under the Marriott brand. It is being co-developed by Robert Leach of El Dorado Hills in northern California and Dave Worlow, a longtime Coachella Valley resident. Grand opening is scheduled for February, 2017.
La Quinta Jules Market is the first of its kind in the country, located smack in La Quinta Cove. Filling a community need for the Cove neighborhood, the store is heavy on organic products, ultra-fresh produce and customer satisfaction. Partners James Terrell and Jeremy Cullifer (whose grandfather serves as the store’s namesake) conduct online polls to survey customers’ requests for products and brands. The store took over the 13,900-square-foot space that has been empty since Fresh & Easy closed in mid-2014. Open Monday – Sunday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 78-130 Calle Tampico La Quinta. (760) 777-9000 www.julesmarket.com California Ocean Grill, owned and operated by a mother-daughter team, serves fresh seafood in a casual setting. Cultivating and growing their own microgreens, herbs and vegies inside the restaurant, ingredients are harvested seconds before serving. With menu items like classic fish and chips, bacon chowder fries and Coronado trio sliders, they focus on fresh and sustainable.
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Story continues from page 5 In addition to their permanent menu, they serve lunch and happy hour specials weekdays. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 79680 Highway 111, La Quinta. (760) 775-6988 www.californiaoceangrill.com.
Palm Springs Colt’s Lodge joins the delightful resurgence of upscale boutique hotels in Palm Springs. With 11 individually-themed rooms, including Cowboy, Tropical and Alps, this quiet, western-style resort with affordable rates is unique in not raising their rack rates for holidays, festivals or special events. Since opening in October, owners Jon R. Nelson and Frank M. Young, joined by PR and celebrity event master Janie Hughes, have welcomed a steady stream of Canadian, European and local guests and provide amenities like Sleep Number beds and soothing spa services.
Serious Food and Drink takes over the old Hamburger Mary’s space in a vibrant block of downtown Palm Springs. Preparing upscale versions of American comfort food, a team consisting of co-owner and GM Tom Burke, co-owner and chef Kathleen Brown (and Tom’s sister) and Kathleen’s husband and co-owner Claude Sauviat serves up menu items such as their signature “Seriously Good Burger” with fries, shepherd’s pie, fried chicken and pork belly sliders.
1586 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 323-2231 www.coltslodgeps.com.
The menu changes seasonally and Chef Brown infuses cultural influences. The restaurant includes take-out service and patio seating.
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Open Wednesday – Friday, lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; happy hour 4 to 6 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. to close. Open Saturday, brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; happy hour 4 to 6 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. to close. Open Sunday, brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 415 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 832-6023 www.seriousfoodanddrink.com There’s much more activity on the horizon, so we will have continued new store, hotel, and restaurant opening information for you in our February issue.
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Cabot Yerxa Pueblo Museum 2015
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 67-616 E. Desert View Dr. Desert Hot Springs Open October thru May Tuesday - Sunday 9 a. m. to 4 p.m. Tours 9:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tours limited to 12. First come, first served. Please call ahead Tickets $13 General Admission $11 Seniors, Active Military and Children 6-12 (760) 329-7610 www.cabotsmuseum.org
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum A journey into the past By Lucinda Sue Crosby
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abot Abram Yerxa is a mystical sounding name that ought to belong to an intrepid explorer who scoured the world in search of archaeological treasures. He would possess a curious mind intertwined with a belief that the answers to the most bedeviling questions could be found in the histories of the tribal peoples of our past.
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Yes, there was such a man who was born in 1883 and died in 1965. In between, he was the kind of original and complex character that builds nations; a visionary who could see possibilities invisible to mere mortals. A journalist, an artist, an entrepreneur and an architect, he was also a civil rights activist with an intense interest in the plight of Native Americans. He traveled extensively in Mexico, Alaska, Cuba and across the European Continent, even honing his artistic skills at the Academie Julian in Paris.
In 1913, at age 30, he homesteaded in Desert Hot Springs and dug two water wells on what came to be known as Miracle Hill. Apparently, because the San Andreas Fault bisects the aquifer there, he had access to both cold spring water and hot mineral water – and is largely credited with giving the city its name. Judy Gigante, who serves as a docent and History Committee chair of Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, took her first tour nine years ago. She admits having no previous zest for
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World’s Fair. Once his very own version had assumed a recognizable shape, his personally guided tours resembled those of any proud homeowner and included traipsing through every nook and cranny, even the kitchen and dining room, so that his fascinated visitors could truly grasp the uniqueness of his creation. One fellow architect, who was reported to have envied Cabot his freedom of design, once commented, “It is a very sinful building. You have broken all the rules ... Your windows, no two are the same size and they are not on the same level. The doors do not match. The stone work is haphazard and natural, you have avoided set patterns. The rock fireplace is intriguing in the extreme. Yes, I would like to build as you do, but I am paid to please my clients!”
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matters historical before encountering the Pueblo – and still marvels at how that day that changed her life. “I was so drawn to the structure – I had never seen anything like it and wanted to know more,” Judy said. Since then, she has traveled on her own dime, researching Cabot’s inspirations and his far-
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flung influences. “I traveled to Nome and, now, when I tell his Alaska stories, it’s with a much different perspective. And I will be traveling to New Brunswick, Canada, this fall.” Cabot wrote often and extensively about seeing his first pueblo at the 1893 Chicago
Apparently, Cabot never cared that this undertaking would eventually grant him a kind of immortality, writing “It is my hope that this museum will always be a point of interest and instruction, dedicated to the idea of teaching young and old about life on the desert, the pioneer life and animals.” It seems that he saw it simply as a place of education and discovery.
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Cabot Yerxa,1955
Story continues from page 9 Genius is a word thrown around rather too freely in this day and age. But if you take a closer look at Cabot Yerxa you will uncover an array of disparate yet related accomplishments. Judy informed me about the following, which actually just scratch the surface of his achievement: • Along with Aubrey Wardman and L.W. Coffee, Cabot is credited as a Founding Father of Desert Hot Springs. • Through his writings and tours, he educated any and all on our nation’s history as well as the culture of the people he encountered, such as the Inupiat, Cuban people, Native Americans. • Cabot was called “The Guiding Light” of Desert Hot Springs (DHS). He was founder of DHS Improvement Association and raised funds for the first library. He also helped establish the Masonic Lodge and the local chapter of The Veterans of Foreign Wars. • He studied the flora and fauna of the desert and wrote about them in his “On the Desert” articles that appeared in the local newspaper. • His museum is full of the things he collected in all his adventures not to mention his paintings. Even if you have never been a history buff, this wonderful and unusual attraction may whisper to you in ways you never imagined … about our human past; about the pioneering spirit that helped make our country great; about what perseverance and farsightedness can conjure into being. As Judy says, “We have something for everyone! Fascinating grounds with interesting out buildings and beautiful gardens. We also have one of the best Gift Shop/Galleries in the area. This package of history, discovery, beauty and great shopping hits just about everyone’s button.”
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise by Banff Lake Louise Tourism/Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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t’s winter. Those with a yearning to play in the snow can go to the Top of the Tram or they can have breakfast at home, hop a non-stop WestJet from Palm Springs International Airport to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, take a shuttle or rent a car and be in Banff by sunset. Banff is a village of 8,000 in the heart of Banff National Park and is full of winter magic. It’s a great place to enjoy about any winter outdoor activity imaginable – like skiing and snowboarding, ice skating, cross country skiing, sledding and tobagganing, snowshoeing, hockey and curling. Visitors can also icewalk, drive a dogsled, ride a sleigh, shop and dine, take a helicopter ride and ride the Banff Gondola. What’s an icewalk? The Canadian Tourism Commission has awarded Discover Banff Tours’ Johnston Canyon IceWalk as a Canadian Signature Experience – essentially an adventure that shouldn’t be missed. On the icewalk there are some wildlife watching opportunities on the Bow Valley Parkway corridor, so keep a keen eye out for wolves, moose, elk and coyotes.
Guests are equipped with ice-cleats that strap on over winter shoes to make walking on the sometimes icy trail simple. Once inside the canyon, there are so many stories your guide can share, from the gold and silver swindle of “Silver City,” to pointing out the tiny ancient seabed fossils that dot the canyon walls, to modern day thrill seekers ice-climbing adventures. In addition to daytime tours, a shorter, but equally special, nighttime tour with headlamps is offered. With three world-class ski hills – Mt. Norquay, Sunshine Village and the Lake Louise Ski Area – Banff is the place to enjoy a memorable ski or snowboard experience. There are 8,000 acres of skiable terrain, deep powder and one of the longest ski seasons in North America. Banff National Park is located in the southwestern corner of the province of Alberta in Canada’s Rocky Mountains. It is 130 kilometers (80 miles) from Calgary International Airport. The park encompasses 6,641 square kilometers (2,564 square miles) of protected wilderness areas and was established as Canada’s first national park in 1885. At 4,537
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Sunshine Village by Paul Zizka Photography
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Top 20ish things to do in Banff • Take a Discover Banff wildlife tour! • Rent a GyPSy guide for a self guided driving tour of the Rockies • Ski/snowboard at Sunshine Village • Try a bear claw from The Fudgery • Refuel after your hike with biscuits and jam at the Lake Agnes Tea House • Take a dip in the Upper Hot Springs • Bike around Vermillion Lakes • Horseback ride along the Bow River • Go fishing on Lake Minnewanka • Visit Cave and Basin Natural Historic Site • Smash some plates and belly dance at The Balkan Restaurant • Ride the Banff Gondola up Sulphur Mountain • Experience the thrill of white water rafting in the rockies • Visit the Banff Park Museum
2014 Olympic Block Party in Banff by Paul Zizka Photography
Story continues from page 12 feet, the Town of Banff is the highest town in Canada. The nearby Lake Louise village is the highest community at 5,033 feet. The park, which offers year-round activities, attracts three to four million visitors annually. Banff National Park is home to 53 species of mammals. Grizzly bears are more plentiful than black bears. At present, it is estimated that approximately 80 grizzly bears and 60 black bears reside in the park. In the park, there are currently 41 wildlife crossing structures (six overpasses and 35 underpasses) that help wildlife safely cross the busy Trans-Canada Highway. Since monitoring began in 1996, 11 species of large mammals – including bears, elk and cougar – have used crossing structures more than 200,000 times.
• Hike to the summit of Tunnel Mountain
Most of the backcountry wilderness in the park is subalpine forest, alpine tundra or rock and ice, and is thus more suited to grizzlies than blacks. However, visitors are more likely to see black bears because they frequent the low-lying valleys through which our park roads run. Cougar, lynx, wolverine, weasels, northern river otter and wolves are the primary predatory mammals. Elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer are common in the valleys of the park, including around (and sometimes in) the Banff town site, while moose tend to be more elusive, sticking primarily to wetland areas and near streams. In the alpine regions, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, marmots and pika are widespread. Other mammals such as beavers, porcupines, squirrels, chipmunks, and Columbian ground squirrels are the more commonly observed smaller mammals.
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• Sample many locally brewed beers at the Banff Avenue Brewing Company • Try calf roping and line dancing at Wild Bill’s • Have a barbeque at Cascade Ponds • Cross country ski the Spray River Loop • Scramble up Mount Rundle • Mountain bike down Stoney Squaw Mountain • People watch on Banff Avenue from the balcony of Park Distillery • Enjoy the view from Surpris Corner on the Bow River • A show at the Banff Centre • Go dog-sledding through the stunning winter scenery of Lake Louise
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Lake Louise Boat House by Paul Zizka Photography
Following their extinction from the park, elk were reintroduced from Yellowstone in the 1920s. Approximately 1,000 elk roam the park today.
Winter temperatures range from an average low of −14.1 °C (6.6 °F) to an average high of −4.6 °C (23.7 °F). Summer temperatures in the warmest month are pleasant with an average high of 21.9 °C (71.4 °F) and an average low of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F).
Due to the harsh winters, the park has few reptiles and amphibians. At least 280 species of birds can be found in Banff including many predatory species such as bald and golden eagles, red-tailed hawk, osprey and merlin.
Lake Louise, a few miles west of Banff in the heart of the park, is another popular location. Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel can be found. Originally built as a
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base for outdoor enthusiasts and alpinists over 100 years ago, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a year-round luxury mountain resort offering guided mountain tours, world-class skiing in the winter, scenic hiking and canoe activities in the summer, kid’s camp, a luxury spa, and exceptional dining experiences. Google Banff National Park for more information. Advance reservations are recommended for the various tours and related activities.
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Snowbird Desert Lifestyle Resource Fair Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $10 at the door/individual ticket or included in event package. Attendees can stroll a festive atmosphere with a large number of vendors featuring gift items, food, products, services, and Canada’s famous Tim Hortons coffee. The Lifestyle Fair will also feature live music, speakers and book signings. Rollicking Rock Roll ‘n’ R&B Show Saturday, February 27, 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Cost: $25 to $55. Individual ticket or included in event package. Enjoy a rocking night with The Original Cornell Gunters Coasters, Jocko Marcellino of Sha Na Na, Freddi Poole of The Three Degrees, Ron Moss and Peter Beckett of Player, Judy Bell of the former Palm Springs Follies. Productions by The Satin Dollz will also add to the high-energy line-up. Members of these groups will perform some of America’s most beloved rock n roll hits. Electric Vehicle Show Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: With paid admission. Auto enthusiasts will be among the first to see some of the models which will be on display. Among the types of electric vehicles to be on view are Segways, motorcycles, sport bikes and more. A special highlight will be Via Motors debut of their first electric pick-up truck. Attendees will have the rare privilege of test driving Tesla’s new electric vehicle. In addition, attendees will be among the first to see new electric mobility vehicles specially designed for the mobility-impaired. Return to Paradise Saturday, February 27, 1 p.m. Cost: $25 individual ticket at the door or included in event package. This Polynesian Review will delight audiences with song, music and the unique Island traditions of each place in paradise. Produced by Jim Whirlow of JRW Group Entertainment. The performance will be presented in The Show, the state-of-the-art venue at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. Tickets or packages may be purchased by calling (760) 202-4007 or visit www. bettekingproductions.com.
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he fourth annual Canada/Snowbird Fest will be held Saturday, February 27, and Sunday, February 28, at the Agua Caliente Resort Spa Casino in Rancho Mirage. This year’s event will feature many activities, programs and entertainment. An Electric Vehicle Show will display top technology vehicles of many uses – sports, mobility, transportation and more. This event is included in the $10 admission charge to the Canada/Snowbird Fest. On Saturday, there will be two performances in The Show at the Agua Caliente Casino. A 12:30 p.m. show presented by JWP Productions will feature “Return to Paradise,” a Polynesian Review with dancers and songs from all the Polynesian Islands, including a Don Ho Tribute. Tickets for this event are $25. At 8 p.m., the entertainment will be a “Rollicking Rock Roll ’n’ R&B” concert that will include performances by the following original groups: The Coasters, Jack Marcellino of Sha Na Na, Freddie Pool of The Three Degrees and Peter Beckett and Ron Moss of Player. Also featured will be production numbers by The Satin Dollz, Bethany Owen, Judy Bell of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies and Kevin Shaffer of The Wounded Warrior Project. There will be a tribute to the military in the finale. Tickets for this event are $25 to $75. Tickets for both events can be purchased by calling Bette King Productions at (760) 2024007 or by visiting www.bettekingproductions.com or www.hotwatercasino.com.
“This year will prove to be the most exciting Canada/Snowbird Fest yet,” states Producer Bette King. “This is the desert’s number one resource fair, which features products, services and new technologies….It is a coming together of our Canadians, our U.S. Snowbirds, our international tourists and locals to enjoy vendors, speakers, entertainment, food and beverage, drawings and giveaways.” Famous Tim Hortons coffee and poutine will be served, along with other Canadian and U.S. favorites. There will be special offers by the vendors along with A Charity Tree of Life and several activities to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project, the featured charity in 2016. Dr. Philip Yoy will be a featured speaker and will be signing his book and giving these books to attendees. Attendees always enjoy the many giveaways the participants offer. Canada/Snowbird Fest will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. An all day event package is being offered for $65, which includes admission to all events, including “Return to Paradise” and a mezzanine seat for evening concert. The location will also offer gaming, with special offers to those who are new to The Paradise Club ($10 cash play and chance to win a lot more on the wheel spin). Attendees can also take a picture with friends at the Snowbird photo booth. For more information visit www.bettekingproductions.com or call (760) 202-4007.
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Night Fever and ABBAMANIA – January 7 and 8 Night Fever is hailed as the number one production of the Bee Gees in the world. This all-Canadian cast from Toronto has been touring for the past 15 years. ABBAMANIA, the tribute, recreates one of the world’s finest pop groups in a live stage performance featuring favorite ABBA hits. The McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 340-ARTS, www.mccallumtheatre.com. The Town Square Art Affaire – January 9 and 10 Second annual Town Square Art Affaire will feature numerous artists presenting their original work in all medium of two and three dimensional fine art. Artists will be on hand to meet and discuss their work. Town Square Park at City Hall, 68-580 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. www.westcoastartists.com. Art Under the Umbrellas - January 16 Over 80 artists participate at this event, located along the streets of Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main Street, La Quinta. www.lqaf.com. Tony Bennett - January 16 With worldwide record sales in the millions, and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, Tony Bennett is a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his legendary vocals and charming stage presence. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Drive, Indio. www.fantasyspringsresort.com, (760) 342-5000. Desert Art Festival – January 16 and 17 Featuring 100 artists presenting their original art in all mediums. Artists will be present to meet and discuss their work. Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. www.westcoastartists.com, (818) 813-4478. Art Under the Umbrellas - January 23 Over 80 artists participate at this event, located along the streets of Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main Street, La Quinta. www.lqaf.com. City of Palm Springs Mayor’s Race and Wellness Festival - January 24 5K and 10K routes take you through parts of uptown, downtown and historic highlights, including funky modern architecture, historic buildings, parks and the scenic mountain views. There is a race for everyone of every age, including a free kids fun run. Also enjoy terrific entertainment. www.healthyplanethealthyyoups.com.
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Story continues from page 18 Under the Streetlamp with The Desert Symphony – January 20 An electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. Exuding the irresistible rapport of a modern day Rat Pack, the quartet includes recent leading cast members of the Tony Awardwinning musical “Jersey Boys” along with The Desert Symphony. You’ll hear Doo-Wop, Motown, old time Rock ‘n’ Roll and all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and a “show-stopping” salute to Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio. (760) 340ARTS, www.mccallumtheatre.com. The McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. “Anything Goes” at Palm Canyon Theatre - January 22 - February 7 When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention head out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love… proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 323-5123, www.palmcanyontheatre.org. 18th Annual Tour de Palm Springs - January 23 Palm Springs’ famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery and thousands of bike riders make the Tour de Palm Springs a fundraising event like no other. Everyone is welcome to watch along the route or register to participate. There is a new one to three-mile walk options. visit www.tourdepalmsprings.com. Southwest Arts Festival – January 29 to 31 Named one of the Top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association, Southwest Arts Festival will feature traditional, contemporary and abstract fine works of art by more than 250 acclaimed artists. Includes clay, drawing, glass, jewelry, metal works, painting, photography, sculpture and textile. Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio. (760) 347-0676 or visit southwestartsfest.com. The Texas Tenors with The Desert Symphony – February 4 With their Emmy Award winning PBS special airing across the country and Billboard chart topping albums, it’s easy to see why The Texas Tenors are quickly becoming America’s favorite new tenors as well a local favorite performing with The Desert Symphony for the third time! (760) 340-ARTS, www.mccallumtheatre.com. The McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Art Under the Umbrellas - February 6 Over 80 artists participate at this event, located along the streets of Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main Street, La Quinta. www.lqaf.com. Engelbert Humperdinck - February 6 Humperdinck has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads and chart-topping hits include “(Please) Release Me,” “After the Lovin’,” “Spanish Eyes,” “The Last Waltz,” among many others. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella. (800) 585-3737, www.spotlight29.com. Desert Art Festival – February 6 and 7 Featuring 100 artists presenting their original art in all mediums. Each artists will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, at the corner of Palm Canyon and Alejo. www.westcoastartists.com or call (818) 813-4478.
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PC – 10 minutes at a time, the house rule – all in the quest for a good cup of coffee. My wife’s solution? To strike out on our own version of the Amazing Race – the TV reality show where people travel around the globe completing various tasks – in search of the perfect cup of coffee in Southern California’s Coachella Valley. “But dear,” says I, “we’re only here for seven days and there’s what, eight or nine cities in the valley?”
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here’s no Tim Hortons in Palm Springs. The realization hits my wife of 28 years like the blast furnace of desert heat that welcomed us an hour earlier when we stepped off the plane into the open-air Sony Bono Concourse at Palm Springs International Airport. Yes, that Sony Bono (but that’s another story). You see, she’s used to having her Tim’s – medium, one cream, one sugar – every day, 365 days a year, at 2 p.m. There’s a Starbucks right across the street from our hotel, the Best Western Palm Desert Resort, but she doesn’t like Starbucks. “Too
strong,” she says, never one afraid to speak her mind, God bless her. “And too bitter. I don’t want to have to use that much sugar.” For a hardcore Canadian java junkie who plans every trip around where her Tim’s coffee stops will be (Canmore and Sicamous when we drive to Kelowna each summer), it’s a bitter pill to swallow. Heck, there’s a Tim’s literally across the street from our hotel in Kelowna! What’s a good husband to do? I scour the magazines in the hotel lobby, check the inroom local business directory, and even do some web browsing on the hotel’s courtesy
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“Yup,” she says, fixing me with a hardened caffeine-junkie stare. “Better start driving.” Seven days, nine cities, 20 cups of coffee, and numerous trips to the bathroom later, we have a winner. Sort of. Because, even though we manage to discover a couple of places to get a decent jolt of java, “they’re not,” says my wife, “a Timmy’s”. After sampling a few “too bigs,” “burnt beans,” “too expensive” and “too bitters,” the McDonald’s out at Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon, about 15 minutes west of Palm Springs, past the wind farms, out into the desert, was one of the first to receive a passing grade. “Not bad,” says our hard-
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Story continues from page 24 to-please judge. “Predictable, at least. Tastes the same as it does at home.” High praise indeed, considering the source. Of course, she was already in a good mood that day, having spontaneously burst into our own rendition of Sonny and Cher’s classic theme song “I Got You Babe” as we rolled down the I-10 Highway, also known in these parts as the Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway. I guess when you’re the Mayor of Palm Springs they name all sorts of things after you. We’ve since become regulars at both the McDonald’s in La Quinta and in the food court at Westfield mall in Palm Desert. The Cheesecake Factory, at The River, a funky outdoor mall in Rancho Mirage, also
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scored high on our coffee taste test – but that might have had something to do with the huge slab of decadent dessert that accompanied it. Same with the coffee at the breakfast bar in our hotel: was it that the coffee really was “okay”? Or was it just an acquired taste after seven days? After all, it was the only place we went to more than once.
ting at an outdoor café watching the people go by on sun-kissed Palm Canyon Drive.
Highest marks (other than McD’s) went to the Old Town Coffee Factory in La Quinta. It’s quaint, it’s off the beaten path, and the fresh baking is to die for. If you’re a dog lover, bring your little furry friend along as they’ve got water and treats for Fido here, too.
Myself, I don’t drink coffee. Ever. I’m a Coca-Cola man. I take my caffeine and sugar cold, out of a can, and it tastes the same everywhere I go. I am, however, thinking of opening a Tim Hortons franchise in Palm Springs, where I know there’d be a miledeep line-up of Canadians all winter long.
Also worthy of mention is The Coffee Bean in downtown Palm Springs. Of course, almost anything tastes better when you’re sit-
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As for Starbucks, we do finally try one out, on our final day of vacation, in the departures area at the airport just before our flight home. The best thing about it? “I’m only a threehour flight from a Timmy’s,” says my wife.
Jim Zang is a Calgary-based freelance writer.
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Upcoming IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas Opening Tuesday, January 19 Agua Caliente Cultural Museum presents the Smithsonian traveling exhibition IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas focusing on the seldomviewed history and complex lives of people of dual African American and Native American ancestry.
Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae) Wednesday, February 6 Noon to 7 p.m. Through the ages, bird singing and dancing have been an important part of Native cultures for tribes in southern California and other regions of the Southwest. The event features honored bird singers and dancers from California and Arizona. Guest host Michael Mirelez (Desert Cahuilla). Free admission and parking. Palm Springs High School Gymnasium, 2301 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs.
Short Films by Native Americans Wednesday, February 24 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Section 14 goes to Washington A llison Hicks, co-chair of the National Council of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C., attended the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Dinner in the Canyons fundraiser in Palm Springs on October 10 to deliver a special message. Hicks announced that the Section 14 – The Other Palm Springs exhibition curated by Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and currently on display at the Museum through January 10, has been selected to travel to the National Museum of the American Indian in 2018. “We are so honored to be able to bring such an important exhibition about Agua Caliente to the National Museum of the American Indian,” said Hicks, a member of the Prairie
Band of Potawatomie Indians. “We feel that Native communities tell their own stories best, and we are thrilled to partner.” Kevin Gover, the director of NMAI, visited Agua Caliente Cultural Museum while in Palm Springs in March. After seeing the exhibition, he sent a note to Executive Director Michael Hammond saying, “Michael, I love this exhibition. How do we get it at the Smithsonian?” After a series of follow-up conversations, it was agreed the exhibition would be displayed at NMAI – a museum that represents all indigenous people of the Americas. The exhibition will be viewed by more than two million NMAI visitors annually.
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See some of the best film shorts available from Native American and other Indegenous filmmakers. You will enjoy these poignant and entertaining films. In association with the Palm Springs Public Library. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs.
Native FilmFest Tuesday, March 1 - Sunday, March 6 Now in its fifteenth season, Native FilmFest is one of the Nation’s most highly regarded festivals of its kind – featuring the best in film by, about and starring Native Americans and other indigenous people. Guest programmer is Elizabeth Weatherford, director and founder of the Film and Video Center at the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian. Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. For tickets and screening schedules visit www.accmuseum.org. For more information and event registration, call (760) 833-8169 or email cvictor@accmuseum.org.
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“We are the first tribal museum to ever be invited,” said Hammond. “In my field, this is big news – truly a moment. Section 14 – The Other Palm Springs is about land struggle in the West. It is about the dominant culture trying to take land away from traditional inhabitants of the land. It is about racism. It is about a reporter winning a Pulitzer Prize for uncovering graft and corruption that was being used against tribal members fighting for sovereignty and to preserve their ancestral lands.”
Section 14 - The Other Palm Springs Exhibition Section 14 is a square-mile parcel of reservation land located one block from downtown Palm Springs. It extends from Indian Canyon Drive to Sunrise Way and from Ramon Road to Alejo Road. In the first half of the 20th century, Section 14 was home to diverse cultures, races, etnicities and conflicting political and economic interests. This exhibition explores the life experiences (good and bad) of people who lived on this historic tract between the 1940s and the 1960s – a period marked by external challenges. The causes and impacts of the destruction of homes on Section 14 are examined, including the resulting disruption of the social, cultural and exonomic ways of life. If you have not seen Section 14 – The Other Palm Springs, you have until 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, to see it at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs. The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is located at 219 South Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. The Museum is open September through May – Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the Museum is free. Additional information is available at (760) 778-1079 or by visiting www.accmuseum.org.
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see often in my law practice in Palm Desert the (usually) adult children of Canadians whose parents have passed on, who are forced to shoulder their parents’ house through the California courts – a shame and a total waste of time and money. If only they’d put the darn thing in a simple revocable trust, the kids could have inherited the house free of the shackles of the California court process. Let’s review why I think many Canadians should own their California real estate in a U.S. revocable trust.
When the last individual on title (of California real estate) dies, that property is headed for California probate The most common form of ownership of California real estate by Canadian couples I see is joint tenancy. In most respects, I see no problems with Canadians owning a California winter home in joint tenancy. The pros are many: the tax treatment is good; no special costs associated with owing in joint tenancy; as long as the Canadians are not renting out the home all the time, there’s probably no need for ownership via a liability protection vehicle (such as a corporation). But there is one major problem with joint tenancy -- upon the death of the second of
the joint tenants (note not the first), the beneficiaries of the California winter home must navigate the California courts in order to inherit the home – a needless waste of time, energy and plenty of bucks. The same would apply upon the death of a single individual owner of California real estate.
value of the home. These are the minimum fees that will be required in every case. The Canadian beneficiaries may also be required to pay extraordinary fees to the attorneys (at the rate of the attorney(s) at issue), because of the tax and other special issues required due to the international context.
California probate stinks
The U.S. revocable trust avoids probate
For the families of deceased Canadians, California probate generally means the process whereby a California court orders the deceased Canadian’s California house to be distributed to their designated beneficiary(ies) (in accordance with the last will of the deceased Canadian, which is likely to be admitted in the California courts even though it may be a Canadian will). It’s probably going to last a good year these days for the entire probate process (especially when the beneficiaries are from another country). A year trudging through the California courts to inherit the parents house – awful. The beneficiaries of course have to hire local attorneys (they’ll have to find local attorneys first of course, which itself may be a project). And probate is expensive. The beneficiaries must pay ordinary fees (which are statutory). Ordinary fees will cost the beneficiaries approximately two to four percent of the
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So whenever I visit with Canadians who plan to own any home in California, I generally like to bring up the U.S. revocable trust. The U.S. revocable trust avoids probate (meaning the property is transferred quickly to the beneficiaries at death without ever seeing a California court), and in California, that’s a big deal. It saves time and its saves plenty of bucks (the cost of implementing it is a fraction of the probate costs without it). There are no annual U.S. maintenance costs or filings for the U.S. revocable trust. If the Canadians transfer the house from joint tenancy (or owned individually) into the trust, the ownership really has not changed. The Canadian owners continue to have the right to do whatever they want with the house until they both pass. They could sell it if
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Story continues from page 30 they want. They could buy another house and put it in the same trust. The tax treatment in the U.S. is the same as if the owners owned the house without it. The Canadian tax treatment differs a little, and should be reviewed at the time of contemplation of implementing the trust. But the big thing here is that with the trust owning the California real estate, the California courts will never be involved.
Note of caution: don’t put the kids on the title to avoid probate So often I get the question when reviewing the discussion above: why then don’t we simply put the kids on title with us, so they can inherit without the courts when we pass (and then we don’t need the trust)? There are two big answers to that question. First, the U.S. has a gift tax, which means that a non-U.S. couple (or individual) putting children on title will almost certainly make a taxable (to the parents) gift in almost all the value of the U.S. real estate interest gifted to the children. For example, when a Canadian couple who owns a Palm Desert home worth $300,000
puts their son on title, they have just given their son a $100,000 taxable gift (the house is worth $300,000 with two owners, upon the gift there are three owners, so the parents interest has now been diluted from $300,000 to $200,000, and the son was effectively given of the value of $100,000 worth of U.S. real estate). Those $50,000 gifts by each parent will lead to a healthy U.S. gift tax to each Canadian parent, simply because they chose to add their son to the title. Second, I think putting kids on title generally is just a bad idea. Kids sometimes make mistakes, get divorces (which requires property divisions), owe judgments from accidents or credit cards, maybe owe U.S. taxes for a separate U.S. transaction, etc. Any of these issues could lead to a lien being put on the title of the house, and then good luck to everyone (including the original parent owners) doing anything with it. Anybody on title has the potential to screw the house ownership up for everyone else. Neither of these issues (caused by simply putting the kids on title) are a concern when a U.S. revocable trust owns the house, with the kids as beneficiaries -- and the kids still can inherit without the California courts. At my firm, the Palm Springs Regional Canadian and International Law Center, we
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draft U.S. revocable trusts for Canadians and oversee the required probate of the California real estate of deceased Canadians. While the former is a frequently a really good idea, the later (unfortunately for the families of the deceased Canadians who did not own their California home is a trust) generates much higher potential fees for the firm. The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. Michael W. Brooks, and the Palm Springs Regional Canadian and International Law Center (a Professional Corporation), expressly disclaim all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all the contents of this article. Michael can be reached at (760) 898-3413 or at michael@psinternationallaw.com. The firm website is www.psinternationallaw.com.
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vision specials and earned five Juno Awards between 1977 and 1980 for Best Male Vocalist and Best Album, serving as host of the gala annual event a record four times. His 1978 album “Dream of a Child” became the first quadruple Platinum-selling album by a Canadian artist. Through the ‘80s and ‘90s Burton continued to tour, including joining Beatles drummer Ringo Starr’s All Starr Band. A starring role in the feature film “Melanie” in 1980 earned Burton a Genie Award for Best Original Song along with praise for his acting ability. He also launched his acclaimed “Up Close and Alone” solo concert series featuring the singer alone onstage recounting the stories behind his songs and sharing personal moments from his career. A live album of the same name followed.
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he McCallum Theatre presents Canadian rock icon Burton Cummings on Tuesday, January 26, at 8 p.m.
ton also enjoys a world-wide stature shared by only a handful of other Canadian artists.
With Canada’s original rock ‘n’ roll suBurton Cummings is that rare artist who perstars the Guess Who, Burton scored an transcends time, genres and generations unprecedented string of international hit with a body of work that resonates with fans singles and albums all written or co-written both old and new. His voice has been rated by Burton. By 1970 the Guess Who had sold among the finest in rock music and his ex- more records than the entire Canadian mutensive catalogue of songs is the envy of his sic industry combined to that point and their achievements remain unparalcontemporaries. Burton Cummings leled. The group notched up a Tuesday, January 26 long list of firsts including the As a member of the Canadian at 8 p.m. first Canadian group to reach Music Hall of Fame, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Ca#1 on the Billboard charts and McCallum Theatre nadian Music Industry Hall the first to earn a Platinum al73-000 Fred Waring Drive of Fame, Canadian Walk of bum for sales of over one milPalm Desert Fame, Canadian Music Induslion copies in the U.S. Staples try Hall of Fame, Prairie Music of classic rock and oldies radio Tickets Hall of Fame, multiple Juno today as well as in feature films $77, $57, $47 and $37 Award winner, recipient of the including “American Beauty,” Order of Canada, the Order of “Almost Famous,” “Cable (760) 340-ARTS Manitoba, the Governor-Gen- www.mccallumtheatre.com Guy,” “Austin Powers: The Spy eral’s Performance Arts Award, Who Shagged Me” and “Jackie and several BMI (Broadcast Music Industry) Brown,” the Guess Who’s vast catalog of awards for over one million airplays of his songs remains enduring. songs, Burton is one of the most celebrated rock artists in Canadian music history. Be- Striking out on his own in 1976, Burton conyond his many awards, accolades and ac- tinued his winning streak with a Gold record complishments, he is also unquestionably for his debut solo single “Stand Tall.” He folCanada’s most beloved rock ‘n’ roll son. lowed that with more than a dozen hit sinHow many Canadian rock stars can boast gles and albums. Sold out tours across Canaboth a community center and a performing da and the United States solidified Burton’s arts theatre named in their honor? Yet Bur- stature as a top attraction. He starred in tele-
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The success of Lenny Kravitz’ cover of “American Woman” from the film “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” brought renewed attention to the original Guess Who. The group reunited in 1999 for the closing ceremonies of the Pan-American Games and mounted several high-profile North American tours. Burton later teamed with Guess Who alumnus Randy Bachman as Bachman-Cummings for further touring and recording success. “The Bachman Cummings Songbook,” released in 2006, became another Platinum seller, followed the next year by “Jukebox.” His 2008 solo album, the acclaimed “Above the Ground,” was his first to feature all original songs by Burton. Fans and critics cited the album as his best work in decades. Despite his many years in the music business, Burton still possessed the uncanny ability to craft magic in the recording studio. Never content to rest on his extraordinary accomplishments, Burton Cummings continues to write, record and perform. A consummate artist, performer and professional, he possesses an extraordinary gift for entertaining, never failing to delight audiences. Described as Canadian rock ‘n’ roll royalty, a national treasure, and a living legend, for Burton Cummings there has always been one constant: He remains true to himself and his own way to rock.
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Igloofest
case, a brand new feature at this year’s show, illustrating the many advanced connectivity and safety technologies already available, and exploring the road ahead leading to fully autonomous vehicles. www.autoshow.ca.
QUÉBEC Igloofest
January 14 to February 6
TORONTO Toronto Design Offsite Festival January 18 to 24
The Toronto Design Offsite Festival (TO DO) features over 50 projects by Canadian artists and designers such as workshops, films, lectures, window installations and exhibitions. This annual city-wide event is a platform for exhibiting and engaging with independent design in Toronto. A celebration of the diversity of Canada’s design scene, TO
DO provides exposure for the country’s promising designers through events, exhibitions, and window installations. www. todesignoffsite.com.
Every winter thousands of electronic music lovers dance under the stars at the Quays of the Old Port of Montréal. With its icy décor blanketing steel structures, its striking architectural volumes, its programming drawing from the best local and international DJs, its igloo village, and its “Iglooswag” snowsuit contest, Igloofest offers the hottest winter evenings in Montréal. www.igloofest.ca.
Canadian International AutoShow
Québec Winter Carnival
The AutoShow continues to provide The Total Automotive Experience this year, with over 600,000 square feet of dazzling displays, big prize giveaways and engaging exhibits! Don’t miss out on the AutoConnect Show-
Come experience one of the world’s largest winter carnivals in beautiful Québec City. Every year, thousands of visitors flock to the Québec Winter Carnival to enjoy a host of activities for all ages, including snow bath, ice canoe race, night parades, snow slides,
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for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba. www.ironmancurling.com.
CALGARY Midwinter BluesFest February 22 to 28 Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel
giant foosball, snow sculptures, shows, sleigh rides and skating. The Carnival is a unique winter experience you won’t want to miss! www.carnaval.qc.ca.
VANCOUVER Vancouver International Wine Festival February 20 to 28
One of the world’s premiere wine festivals, this event is a unique opportunity to learn about and enjoy some of the world’s finest wines. The event features wine tastings and pairings, gourmet dinners and luncheons, educational seminars and culinary competitions. www.vanwinefest.ca.
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From blues icons to the up and coming stars of tomorrow, Calgary International Blues Festival will feature the best in blues. www.calgarybluesfest.com.
WINNIPEG
OTTAWA
Winnipeg New Music Festival January 23 to 29
Ottawa Jazz Festival February 4 to 7
Epic music is the flavour of the year. Gavin Bryars’ “Sinking of the Titanic,” Joan Towers’ “Concerto for Orchestra” plus headline guests David Lang, co-founder of New York’s Bang on a Can. Plus food, art, adventure, discovery, parties and much more. www.wso.ca.
Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel February 5 to 6 The annual Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel is a not for profit event raising money
Jazz artists of international acclaim as well a showcase of the best local talent on offer. www.ottawajazzfestival.com.
Gatineau Loppet February 26 to 28 Join Canada’s biggest cross-country ski event in Gatineau Park: more than 3,000 skiers — experts and amateurs, coming from 20 different countries. www.gatineauloppet.com.
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The TPC Stadium Golf Course at PGA WEST
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olf fans attend tournaments for numerous reasons. Quite a few like to follow their favorite players, like Phil Mickelson or Rory McIlroy. Many attend in the hopes of seeing 350-yard drives, eagles, and birdies. Others like to see touring pros struggle: stuck in four-inch rough, a shot that plops into a lake, or a missed two-foot putt. Whatever your reason for attending professional golf, the CareerBuilder Challenge in La Quinta offers a great opportunity for fun January 21 to 24. There will be new kinds of struggles at this year’s CareerBuilder, and one of them is the PGA West Stadium Resort Course itself. A Tournament Player Course (TPC) designed and built by Pete Dye in the early 1980s, many consider it the toughest course in the Coachella Valley. “Obviously, the major change will be that they are adding two courses and going away
from the Palmer and Nicholas Private courses at PGA West,” said Larry Bohannan, golf writer at The Desert Sun for 26 years. “This year, they’re using the Stadium and Nicholas Tournament courses. The Stadium course was used just once — about 28 or 29 years ago. But so much has changed in the game and on that golf course.
“Golf is not a fair game, so why build a course fair?” Pete Dye
“You’ll see some higher scoring, because that course is tougher than the Palmer or Nicholas Private courses. It’s longer (7,300 yards), and the hazards are very (punishing). There’s the island green at 17, a 20-foot-deep bunker at 16, and a 200yard lake to carry on six. Some serious hazards out there that will catch players.” Yet today’s players and their equipment have come a long way since the tourney’s last visit to the Stadium layout. “The golf equipment is
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so much different than it was in the ‘80s,” Bohannan said. “Balls and clubs are different and the pros hit the ball so much farther that distance might not be much of a deterrent. I think if you drive the ball well, the Stadium is a very playable golf course. Where you get yourself in trouble is when you don’t drive well and try to recover. Then if you go in fairway bunkers, you’re really going to struggle.”
So who can fans expect at the CareerBuilder? At press time, players had not been announced. Bill Haas, a two-time champion including 2015, will return to defend his title. Any player who won the tournament in the last decade or so is invited, including Patrick Reed (2014), Brian Gay (2013), Mark Wilson (2012), Jhonattan Vegas (2011), Pat Perez (2009), D. J. Trahan (2008), and Charley Hoffman (2007).
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The Palm Springs Golf Classic, started in 1960, became the Bob Hope Desert Classic in 1965. Chrysler was a sponsor from 1986 to 2008. Most recently, Humana sponsored it from 2012 through January 2015.
Returning Champion Bill Haas
“Obviously, Phil is the player everyone wants to show up,” Bohannan added. “Matt Kuchar, Web Simpson, Ryan Palmer and Brandt Snedeker have made a habit of coming here.” (Tiger Woods has never played it.) Bohannan believes Canadians can expect Graham DeLeat and Adam Hadwin. He’s unsure about Stephen Ames, who switched to the Champions Tour. “Hadwin won a Canadian Tour event at Desert Dunes in Desert Hot Springs,” he said. In addition to the celebrity pro-am and competition, fans will have access to several theme days at the CareerBuilder. The tournament is co-sponsored by The Clinton Foundation, which usually holds a
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conference on health issues and organizes various events for residents and visitors. Details were not available at press time. While this PGA Tour event has a new name and sponsor this year, it has a long history.
Fans may not be aware that this event also raises money for local non-profits. Since its inception, Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that organizes the CareerBuilder Challenge, has contributed more than $56 million to the Eisenhower Medical Center and surrounding Coachella Valley nonprofit organizations. You can obtain more information, tickets to the tournament and/or donate at: www. careerbuilderchallenge.com.
CAREERBUILDER CHALLENGE THEME DAYS Seniors Day, Thursday, January 21 Fans 62 and older may buy special Seniors Day tickets online for $20. Women’s Day, Friday, January 22 Special events and activities for women. Patriot Day, Saturday, January 23 Activities to celebrate military members and
their families. Military appreciation ceremony after play at the Stadium Course. Kids Day, Sunday, January 24 Youths 15 and under free admission any day with an adult (limit two children per paid adult). On Kids Day: Junior golf clinics, plus a TGA Premier Youth Tennis clinic.
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12 noon - 8 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays; 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, (760) 325-7186, www.psmuseum.org.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. A Hopi-inspired pueblo that is a unique treasure in the heart of Desert Hot Springs. The structure is handmade, created from reclaimed and found materials. The Pueblo is four-stories, 5,000 square feet, and includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 67-616 E. Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. (760) 329-7610, www. cabotsmuseum.org. Joshua Tree Uprising Adventure Guides. Rise to the adventure and climb with Uprising Adventure Guides. We’ll meet your wildest expectations with our Joshua
Tree rock climbing experience. 61-695 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. (888) 254-6266, www.joshuatreeuprising.com. The Living Desert. Zoo and botanical garden, desert animals, African wildlife, 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert, free parking. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (760) 346-5694, www.livingdesert.org. Palm Springs Air Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of flyable World War II aircrafts and memorabilia, vintage automobiles, large-scale model ships. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m. 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org. Palm Springs Art Museum. Featuring art and the performing arts. Museum hours year round: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. The world’s largest rotating tram provides breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley as it ascends Mt. San Jacinto. Monday - Friday first tram up 10 a.m. Last tram up Sunday - Thursday 8 p.m., last tram down 9:45 p.m. Last tram up Friday - Saturday 9 p.m. and last tram down 10:30 p.m. Highway 111 and Tram Road, Palm Springs. (760) 3251391. www.pstramway.com. Palm Springs Biplanes. Climb into a 1940 Stearman Biplane with your favorite friend and enjoy an unparalleled view of the Coachella Valley! 145 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 216-3700, www.psbiplanes.com. Palm SpringsWindmill Tours. Bus tour goes inside the fences onto the private property where no other tour can go, getting you up close to these desert “High Rises.” You will see several forms of sustainable energy; Wind, Solar and a Natural Gas Peaking plant. (760) 770-2701, www.windmilltours.com.
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row on the road became less than fabulous for Rosanne. It meant boarding the bus every morning at 8 a.m. to yet another city, where they would arrive just in time for a warm up before the show. Also not so fabulous was her paycheck: about $58 week plus a modest per diem. Rosanne even found herself borrowing money and moonlighting to make ends meet. During the Christmas holiday, she was hired to perform in a brand new show called “The Boy Friend.” At this same time, Julie Andrews was making her American stage debut in the Broadway production. Rosanne performed in it for director John Hirsch at Canada’s largest regional theatre, the Manitoba Theatre Centre. Hirsch was one of the driving forces that started the renowned Stratford Festival in southern Ontario, which has attracted some of the world’s most celebrated actors, including Alan Bates, Zoe Caldwell, Christopher Plummer, Paul Scofield, Maggie Smith and Peter Ustinov. It was during “The Boy Friend” that Rosanne realized how much more she enjoyed singing and acting over being “the 8th swan on the left.” But the final straw came when the ballet company asked her to lose ten pounds. Having just enough money to go back home to Vancouver, she left the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at the end of the season. It was there she met and married the legendary jazz bass player Stan “Cuddles” Johnson. He was 32, she was 19. They had a son, Jay, and a daughter, Dana, but eventually the marriage ended with a separation.
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orn in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and raised in her grandparents’ village of Picton, Ontario, Rosanne Hopkins always dreamed of being “fabulous.” So, naturally, when her family moved to Vancouver when she was seven, she began formally training with a Royal Academy of Dance teacher, Mara McBirney. The Royal Academy of Dance (R.A.D) has been teaching and examining ballet students according to strict standards since 1920. Queen Elizabeth II is the Academy’s official patron.
After training for ten years in the Royal Academy system, it was a likely transition for Rosanne to be hired by the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company, which is the longest continuously operating ballet company in North America, receiving its royal title from Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. As an 18 year old, Rosanne toured with the company as a dancer for one year, with many of the tour’s performances taking place in the Midwestern and eastern portions of the United States. As fabulous as all this sounds, the company’s harrowing schedule of spending 35 days in a
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It wasn’t until many years later that Rosanne heard about the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies and subsequently came to COD’s Theatre Too to audition for the show. Though she was not selected at that audition, the following March she received a phone call from Riff Markowitz, asking her to join the show as one of three replacements. Finally – Rosanne was officially deemed fabulous! She performed as one of the “long-legged lovelies” for two non-consecutive seasons. When asked about the audition process, Rosanne recalls having to formally re-audition each year just like everyone else, without any consideration of her previous work on the show. She even traveled to all the Follies auditions at her own expense. She recalls her Follies days fondly. Some of the talent she was able to work with includes Howard Keel, Canadian TV star Doug Crosley, Vickie Knight (featured in the last issue of Canada South), Larry New, and the Mercer Brothers. It was also during her Follies tenure that she met a widower named Michael Brauntz, a snowbird from Sacramento, whom she eventually married. Rosanne and
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Never one to let grass grow beneath her feet, Rosanne has kept busy while residing in the desert. She’s done numerous shows for College of the Desert, including “Sweet Charity” in 1994. She has also performed for producer Derrik Lewis in at least two capacities: as part of his nightclub shows, “It’s Better With a Band,” at Alibi Azul in Palm Springs and also as a singer in at least two of his “Musical Chairs” shows at the Annenberg Theater in Palm Springs and the Indian Wells Theater in Palm Desert. One of her favorite “Musical Chairs shows,” “My Funny Valentine,” had her working with Vic Leon and Patricia Welch. In 2013 she performed in the musical, “Pippin,” for Palm Canyon Theatre. Rosanne has passed on her knowledge of show business by teaching for several Coachella Valley organizations. Among them are the Montessori School, the Valerie Mahabir Academy of Ballet and Performing Arts, Sacred Heart School, and Beyond the Beat dance studio. She currently teaches private voice lessons. Michael now make their permanent home in Palm Desert. Garnering unprecedented worldwide media attention, the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, after a 22-year run, played its last show ever on May 18, 2014.
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Thanks to pensions from the Actors Equity Association and Musician’s Union, Rosanne is now semi - retired. She has been a volunteer usher for the McCallum Theatre for 10
years, which is where I first met her. Rosanne and I also worked together on a musical revue featuring the songs lyricist Mitchell Parrish wrote called, “Stardust,” which was one of the Joslyn Players’ productions at the Arthur Newman theatre. It was during this time I was able to witness first-hand her considerable talent, especially in truthfully expressing soulful lyrics. Last October 25, Rosanne shared her most treasured show business memories with an enthusiastic audience at the Arthur Newman Theatre in her cleverly-titled one woman show, “Formerly Fabulous.” It was offered up as the last of Les Michaels’ summer cabaret shows for the 2015 season. In the show, Rosanne finishes with an audience sing-along of one of her favorite songs from “Pippin” that also expresses her philosophy of life: Oh, it’s time to start livin’ Time to take a little from this world we’re given Time to take time, ‘cause spring will turn to fall In just no time at all...
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ast year’s Fair saw perfect weather, which never dipped below 74 degrees during the day, exciting ground acts, delicious Fair food and an exciting concert line-up. Included in the price of admission were concert performances in the Fantasy Springs Concert Pavilion. This year the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival will include a starstudded performer lineup for the 2016 Fair. Ranchero singer, Ezequiel Pena, will be performing on Saturday, February 13, at 7 p.m. Trace Adkins will be performing on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, at 7:30 p.m. Morris Day and the Time and Sheila E will take the stage at the Fair on Friday, February 19, at 7 p.m. On Saturday, February 20, at 7:30 p.m. put on your dancing shoes, KC and the Sunshine Band will be performing their classic disco hits. The last day of the Fair, Sunday, February 21, Super Fiesta will pack the house with excitement at 3 p.m. with Pedro Rivera with Banda Los Incomparables de Tijuana and Mariachi Alma de Jalisco. The 2016 headliner entertainment lineup is always included with fair admission. Crowds will also enjoy the Grandstand
Arena acts, which always pack the house. Check out the Monster Trucks, Demolition Derby and Bull Riding shows for starters. And you won’t want to miss the brand new, educational Butterfly and Ag Adventureland exhibits. The Camel and Ostrich Races, a longstanding tradition and family favorite, will be back to delight audiences of all ages.
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Of course, the beloved Nightly Musical Pageant will be back each evening as local performers and artists shine on stage. This year, “The Sleeper Awakened,” will captivate the audience with an amazing line-up of talent. If you haven’t watched this community
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Story continues from page 44 treasure in the past, you must make this part of your Fair itinerary. You’ll enjoy the beautiful costumes, the humor, and the pure, raw talent. The Pageant is 6 p.m. nightly during all ten days of the Fair. The Fair’s 70th year offers some special promotion days. Opening Friday, February 12, admission will be free until noon. Canada Day is back, Tuesday, February 16, where all
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Canadian residents will be admitted into the Fair for free, with proof of residency (valid passport, license or ID card). Also returning is Kid’s Day, where Tuesday-Thursday kids get in free from 3 p.m. to close, and on Wednesday, bring in ten used household alkakine/rechargeable batteries and one guest will get in completely free. Presenting Sponsor Fantasy Springs Resort Casino will host $5 Fantasy Friday on February 19. All guests can enjoy the Fair and all its shows, all day long, for an $5 admission ticket.
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KC & the Sunshine Band
The Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, 82-503 Highway 111 in Indio, runs February 12-21. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. Purchase your tickets early and receive them at a discounted price: $9 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for youth, $7 for group tickets or bus tours (minimum of 25), and $22 for Unlimited Carnival Rides wristbands. For more information, call (800) 811FAIR or visit www.datefest.org.
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“My Internship in Canada”
Canadian Films to be featured at Palm Springs International Film Festival
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anada has traditionally been one of the major contributors to the Palm Springs International Film Festival and this year is no exception. The menu for the January 1-11 festival includes at least eight top films produced by Canadian filmmakers. Now entering its 27th year, the festival has a well-established reputation as one of the most prestigious and well-attended film festivals in the country. The festival has long secured its place on the world stage as the portal for the very best in world cinema, welcoming more than 136,000 enthusiastic filmgoers to Palm Springs every January. The program – set against the dramatic backdrop of Palm Springs – will feature more than 180 films from over 70 countries and traditionally includes the largest selection of foreign language Oscar submissions of any festival in the nation. In addition to having earned a reputation as a destination festival, the film screenings, special presentations, tributes and nightly parties that constitute the festival have a decidedly international flair and make PSIFF a cosmopolitan experience in world cinema. PSIFF has also evolved into one of the most highly anticipated preludes to the Oscars. The festival’s glamorous centerpiece, the Awards Gala, honors the year’s brightest talents in front of and behind the camera before a glittering crowd of 2,000 attendees. This year the Film Festival will present Michael Fassbender with the International Star Award, Actor at its annual Awards Gala. The Gala will also present awards to previously announced honorees Cate Blanchett, Johnny Depp, Brie Larson, Tom McCarthy and Saoirse Ronan. The Awards Gala will be hosted by Mary Hart, with presenting sponsor “Entertainment Tonight,” on Saturday, January 2, at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
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too much time on their hands in a picturesque lakeside community over the summer. Rules are broken, relationships thrown into sharp relief and new alliances form… Winner: Best Canadian First Feature, Toronto. “My Internship in Canada” Canada • U.S. Premiere Director: Phillippe Falardeau
“Sabali”
Information and tickets to films and other festival events can be purchased at psfilmfest.org and at three box office locations – Festival Ticket and Information Center - 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste. 113, Palm Springs; Regal Cinemas Palm Springs; and Camelot Theatres Palm Springs.
and theatres can be obtained at the Festival Ticket and Information Center or at www. psfilmfest.org.
Here are the eight Canadian films scheduled for this year’s festival. Information on times
This vivid, edgy and authentic coming-ofage film follows three adolescent males with
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“Sleeping Giant” Canada • U.S. Premiere Director: Andrew Cividino
Monsieur Lazhar’s Falardeau delivers an uproarious satire about a rural politician (Starbuck’s Huard), shadowed by a Haitian intern (Exantus), who holds the deciding vote on whether the country will enter a foreign conflict. Blindsided by his defining moment, will he cover himself with glory or simply run for cover? “Closet Monster” Canada • U.S. Premiere Director: Stephen Dunn A fresh, original, sometimes surreal take on the coming-out story, this debut film by
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“Felix and Meira”
Story continues from page 49 26-year-old Canadian Stephen Dunn follows its conflicted teenage hero, scarred by a vicious hate crime he witnessed as a child, as he comes to terms with his own dawning sexuality. “Felix and Meira” Canada • Director: Maxime Giroux A young, frustrated Hasidic wife and mother slowly allows herself to be befriended by, and then fall in love with, a bohemian artist who is the opposite of her husband. A beautifully modulated, subtle romance. Winner: Audience Award, Best Canadian Film, Toronto. “Endorphine” Canada • U.S. Premiere Director: Andre Turpin A puzzle that circles back on itself in fascinating ways, André Turpin’s dark drama — likened to Lynch and Resnais — cuts between different stages in the life of Simone (played by three actresses) as she struggles with the recurring memory of her mother’s murder. “Sabali” Canada • U.S. Premiere Director: Ryan McKenna Laced with visual humor, Ryan McKenna’s second feature is a gorgeously stylized, wryly comic drama about a railway ticket agent with heart and relationship problems. An organ transplant comes with unexpected baggage: cellular memories from the previous owner. “On My Mother’s Side” Canada • North America Premiere Director: Dominic Goyer When his filmmaker mother commits suicide, David discovers she had a secret life and that his biological father is not the man who raised him. He starts a frantic search to unearth the very truth his mother had tried to protect him from. “Fire Song” Canada • U.S. Premiere Director: Adam Garnet Jones Shane, a gay First Nations teenager, longs to flee the reservation for the city with his secret lover David. Does he have to sacrifice his heritage to discover his true nature? Will he have to turn to crime to escape his poverty-ridden community?
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Dental Sensitivity By Dr. Bruno Lemay
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ave you ever experienced tooth sensitivity? The chance is that you have at sometime experienced it or are experiencing it now. Feeling pain while drinking cold beverages or when eating something sweet is very common. However tooth sensitivity can come from numerous problems, and it is not always easy to determine the precise cause. For example, sensitivity can come from tooth decay, tooth fracture, infiltration under a crown or filling, periodontal disease, gum recession, abrasion, or erosion or a mix of all these. If the pain is localized to only one tooth the chances are that is caused by a cavity but if the pain is generalized, it is usually due to root exposure and is caused by gum disease and gum recession with possible erosion of the tooth surface. Each tooth contains a nerve on the inside and the enamel protects the branches of that nerve. Whenever the inside of the tooth (den-
tin) is exposed to the mouth cavity, the patient will experience pain. When the enamel is gone then the dentin gets exposed and the nerve branches inside send pain to the brain. In general if the sensitivity is to cold, this can be reversed but if the sensitivity is to hot then chances are that it is irreversible, and nerves of the tooth have to be removed (root canal.) If the cause is a cavity then the removal of the decay and restoration of the tooth will in general take care of the pain. If the pain is generalized and caused by root exposure where there is no enamel, then the treatment is different. In a case like this, different solutions can be used from restoring the tooth to cover the root, to covering the root with desensitizers. The goal is to seal the microscopic canals in the dentin that reach the internal nerve. Desensitizer can be applied at the dental office or at home. In general toothpaste with strong fluoride content will be efficient on a long-term application to reduce cold sensitivity generalized. Sensodyne toothpaste is the most known product to reduce root sensitivity, but it is not as strong
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as the product a dentist can use in the office, but sensodyne can cost much less. The most important thing is to understand that tooth sensitivity is not normal and can reveal a more severe problem, so it is important to consult your dentist as soon as you start feeling any sensitivity. If you live with constant tooth sensitivity, just know that there are several solutions, but they vary depending of the cause of the sensitivity. Your dentist is the best person able to diagnose and help you. Dr. Bruno Lemay, a native of Quebec, is the sole owner of Desert Dental Alternatives. Dr. Lemay has a fellowship from the California Implant Institute and is the founder of CMI Institute (The Canadian Mini-Implant Institute). CMI specializes in the education and training of dentists throughout Canada and California in the mini-implant technique that Dr. Lemay has utilized and improved since 2001. Desert Dental Alternatives is located at 69-450 Ramon Road in Cathedral City, (760) 324-4450, www.desertdentalalternatives.com.
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largest collection of midcentury modern commercial buildings at Eisenhower Medical Center. “Coming off the tremendous success of Modernism Week’s tenth celebration in February 2015, we’ve expanded this year’s slate of events geographically,” explained Board Chairman Chris Mobley. “February’s schedule includes exciting tours and activities throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond, and long-time supporters of Modernism Week will be thrilled with the selection of appealing new programs.”
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odernism Week’s signature festival will take place February 11-21, highlighting midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California. The annual 11-day festival features a rich array of events including the Modernism Show and Sale, tours of iconic homes,
architectural walking, biking and doubledecker bus tours, a world-class lecture and film series, tours of the historic Annenberg Estate at Sunnylands, a Palm Springs Walk of Stars dedication for architect Richard Harrison, vintage fashion, classic cars, garden tours, a vintage travel trailer exhibition, and Modern Giants – a celebration of the area’s
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A highlight during the first weekend of Modernism Week is “Party at the Yacht Club – An Exclusive Taste, Toast and Tour of Albert Frey’s Historic Masterpiece” (2/12), a celebration of Albert Frey’s North Shore Beach and Yacht Club (1959) being officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). A direct shuttle will depart from Modernism Week’s CAMP headquarters to the Salton Sea, where guests will enjoy an exclusive tour of the yacht club, lunch, the unveiling of the NRHP plaque, and the premiere of the Salton Sea Art Show – a curated collection of paintings, sculptures and photography.
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Modernism Week will also take a trip to the Museum of Pinball in Banning, one of the best kept secrets of the midcentury modern revival. “Retro Pinball Mania” (2/15) will be an evening of partying in a midcentury modern atmosphere while enjoying unlimited free-play on more than 700 beautifully restored vintage arcade and pinball machines. One of the most special and unique evenings ever offered by Modernism Week will be an exploration of “Modern Cuba,” (2/16) an exclusive culinary experience hosted by Shari Belafonte, daughter of legendary musician Harry Belafonte. At this intimate affair in a stunning residence, Shari will share her family’s Cuban recipes and stories, while preparing a multi-course feast of her favorite dishes infused with Caribbean influences. Named by The Hollywood Reporter as the “#1 Must-See Event of Modernism Week,” Traditional Home and California Homes magazines present “The Christopher Kennedy Compound: Modernism Week Show House.” For a third year, Kennedy will bring together ten of the nation’s most prominent tastemakers to create unique rooms in a spectacularly sited home on the fairway of the Indian Canyons Golf Resort, a favorite
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of Hollywood stars like Frank Sinatra, Walt Disney and Bob Hope. The show house will open with a Red Carpet Gala (2/13), offering cocktails, tastings, live music and an opportunity to mingle with television stars and international design and building leaders. Daily tours will be offered during the week. CAMP, Modernism Week’s “Community and Meeting Place” and headquarters for tours and events, will move to an architecturally significant venue in downtown Palm Springs – soon to be announced. Introduced in 2015 as a central location for attendees to meet, shop, dine, learn and relax between tours and parties, CAMP will feature stimulating programs and opportunities to meet authors, designers and other industry luminaries such as acclaimed midcentury architect Hugh M. Kaptur through a variety of planned activities. Ferguson, Modernism Week’s exclusive Kitchen & Bath Sponsor, will present a series of panel discussions called “Renovation Insights,” and Makerville will offer cocktail hour events titled “Modernism with a Twist.” A new offering at CAMP is a series of fashion events presented by Susan Stein, fashion editor for Palm Springs Life Magazine and creative director of Fashion Week El Paseo.
Kicking things off is a “Then and Now” fashion show (2/15), followed by “Inside, Outside, and Side-by-Side” (2/17), an insightful lecture drawing comparisons between the inspirations behind fashion and architecture. On 2/19 celebrity makeup artist William Squire will join Stein to present “Your Signature Modernism Style,” offering tips to help fashion conscious modernistas look their best for any occasion. One of Modernism Week’s most highly anticipated events, the 16th annual Palm Springs Modernism Show and Sale at the Palm Springs Convention Center (2/12-15) will feature 85 premier national and international dealers offering furniture, decorative and fine arts representing all design movements of the 20th century. The Show and Sale will open with an Early Buying Preview Reception (2/12) to benefit Modernism Week. All events are open to the public and tickets are on sale at www.modernismweek.com. As new events are finalized they will be added on the first of each month. Please visit www. modernismweek.com for schedules and additional information.
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