Entertainment
Todd Rundgren at Spotlight 29 Casino
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potlight 29 Casino is proud to present the multi-faceted artist, songwriter and record producer, Todd Rundgren, in the Spotlight Showroom on Saturday, January 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale this Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m. at www.Spotlight29.com. Rundgren, dubbed as “Rock’s New Wunderkind” early in his career, has been a successful performer since hitting the music scene as a solo artist in the early ‘70s. His best-known songs include singles like “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw The Light.” His 1983 hit single “Bang
Todd Rundgren Saturday, January 9 at 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino 46-200 Harrison Pl. Coachella (800) 585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
The Drum All Day,” is a staple at sporting events today. Rundgren’s 1981 single “Time Heals,” was just the second video to ever be played on MTV after “Video Killed The Radio Star.” This year, Rundgren released his 25th solo album titled “Global,” featuring songs such as “Evrybody,” “Rise,” “Skyscraper,” and “Blind” featuring Bobby Strickland on alto saxophone. Rundgren also released another album shortly after “Global” titled “Rundanns,” which is an electronic dance music album featuring Norwegian collaborators Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrom. Kick off the New Year with a concert from rock’s Renaissance Man, Todd Rundgren, in the Spotlight Showroom on Saturday, January 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are all $35 each. Tickets are available at www. Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 5853737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Multi-faceted artist, songwriter and record producer, Todd Rundgren
This Week 4 Palm Springs International Film Festival 5 Calendar: Events & Performances 6 Crossword 8 Curtain Time 12 New Year’s Eve Happenings 13 Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 14 Film Review: Sisters 16 The Buzz: News Around the Desert 17 First Weekend Palm Desert 18 Nightlife
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On Stage
‘Pippin’
at McCallum Theatre
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he McCallum Theatre presents Pippin for eight performances, Tuesday, January 12 through Sunday, January 17. Pippin, the most nominated Broadway show of 2013, won four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical; four Drama Desk Awards; seven Outer Critics Circle Awards; and the Drama League Award. The new reinvention of Pippin uses a circus setting to create a high - flying, death - defying musical full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked. Back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago. Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death - defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life, or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? Following its acclaimed run at Boston’s American Repertory Theater, this captivating new production comes straight from Broadway, directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess). It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces.
Pippin is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” With a book by Roger O. Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Pippin features music supervision and arrangements by Nadia DiGiallonardo, orchestrations by Tony Award - winner Larry Hochman, scenic design by Tony Award winner Scott Pask, costume design by Dominique Lemieux, lighting design by Tony Award - winner Kenneth Posner, sound design by Jonathan De ans and Garth Helm. Performance times for Pippin are: • Tuesday, January 12 at 8 p.m. • Wednesday, January 13 at 2 and 8 p.m. • Thursday, January 14 at 8 p.m. • Friday, January 15 at 8 p.m. • Saturday, January 16 at 2 and 8 p.m. • Sunday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices range from $57 to $107, depending on performance time and seating and are available online at www. mccallumtheatre.com, or by calling the McCallum Theatre Box Office at (760) 340-2787. The McCallum Theatre, located at 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.
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Special Event
Palm Springs International Film Festival announces opening, closing films and more
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he 27th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will launch on Friday, January 1 with Klaus Härö’s “The Fencer.” The Festival’s closing night film will then screen on Sunday, January 10 with the U.S. premiere of “Last Cab to Darwin,” directed by Jeremy Sims. The Festival announced its complete lineup of films including Talking Pictures, Special Presentations and additional programming. A total of 176 films will screen in this year’s festival from January 1-11. To view the entire list of films visit www.psfilmfest.org.
“Bookending the festival are two films from opposite sides of the globe, both of which promise an emotionally stirring film-going experience,” said Artistic Director Helen du Toit. “The Fencer is the ideal opener for Palm Springs – not just because it is a beautifully made film, and a crowd-pleaser, but also because Finnish director Klaus Härö has become a festival favorite over the years. We are equally excited to be wrapping the festival with the US premiere of Jeremy Sims’ Last Cab to Darwin, a road movie/comedy set in the Australian outback and featuring the irresistible Michael Caton as a man who, while trying to expedite his own demise, finally learns how to live.”
Talking Pictures Every year, the Festival presents a series of special programs devoted to exploring the careers and creative choices of the top talents in the world of cinema, including Oscar-caliber actors and directors in conversation with leading entertainment journalists. Each program includes a film screening and an on-stage conversation. Golden Globe nominee Lily Tomlin will attend the screening of Sony Pictures Classics’ “Grandma” and participate in an on-stage interview immediately following, presented by Tribeca Short List. Elle Reid has just gotten through breaking up with her girlfriend when her granddaughter Sage unexpectedly shows up needing 600 dollars before sundown. Temporarily broke, Grandma Elle and Sage spend the day trying to get their hands on the cash and their unannounced visits to old friends and flames end up rattling skeletons and digging up secrets. Director Asif Kapadia will attend the screening of his documentary “Amy,” a sympathetic and revealing portrait of Amy Winehouse which employs the singer’s own candid footage and creative visu-
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Opening night film “The Fencer”
“Last Cab to Darwin” to close festival
alizations of her lyrics to illuminate the story of her all-too-short life and career. “The Talking Pictures program creates once in a lifetime opportunities for audiences to hear directly from some of the year’s hottest Oscar contenders — and this year is no exception,” said Festival Director Darryl Macdonald. “Golden Globe nominee Lily Tomlin will discuss her widely acclaimed work in ‘Grandma’ following the film’s screening; and director Asif Kapadia will join us to unpack his heartbreaking, intimate documentary ‘Amy’.”
en Mirren, Alan Rickman and Aaron Paul, is a thriller set in the world of remotely piloted aircraft warfare. “The Revenant,” directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as frontiersman Hugh Glass, is nominated for three Golden Globe awards including Best Picture-Drama, Best Actor-Drama and Best Director.
Special Presentation The Festival will hold three special presentations. The “Brand New Testament” is the Best Foreign Language Oscar submission from Belgium, directed by Jaco Van Dormael and starring Pili Groyne, Benoit Poelvoorde and Catherine Deneuve. The film is a high-concept satire in which God accidentally sets off a panic after his disgruntled daughter leaks the apocalyptic plans stored on his computer. The U.S. premiere of “Eye in the Sky,” directed by Gavin Hood and starring Hel-
Dinner and a Movie The festival will screen the documentary “Cooking Up a Tribute,” directed by Luis González and Andrea Gómez, as part of its Dinner and a Movie program. The film follows famed restaurateurs Josep, Jordi and Joan Roca as they take their renowned El Celler de Can Roca on the road, exploring and incorporating the native cuisines of Mexico, Colombia and Peru in their cooking. And the screening will be followed by a dinner at Mr. Lyons restaurant with a menu by chef Tara Lazar and Masterchef finalist Stephen Lee. For more information, call (760) 3222930 or (800) 898-7256 or visit www.psfilmfest.org.
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Calendar
Events & Performances December 31 thru January 10, 2016 ONGOING ACTIVITIES
12/31 Winewomen PSP New York New Year’s Eve 6 to 11 p.m. Dinner dance and celebration benefiting Desert Arc. Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. (760) 880-5010, www.winewomenpsp.com.
Certified Farmers’ Markets
Section 14: The Other Palm Springs Exhibition explores life experiences of people who lived on this historic tract in the ‘40s - ‘60s. Section 14 was the home of diverse cultures, races, & ethnicities. It became a battle ground over Tribal Sovereignty and conflicting political and economic interests that forever changed the fabric of community life. 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079 or, www.accmuseum.org. Palm Springs Historical Walking Tours 7 different walking tours including tours of downtown Palm Springs, historic neighborhoods with high concentrations of celebrity homes, mid-century modern commercial properties as well as inns. Visit www.pshistoricalsociety.org for description of tours, days and times. 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in the Village Green, Call for more information (760) 323-8297. Reservations required.
Certified Farmers’ Markets Fruits, vegetables, artisan food vendors and other products from California certified farms. Locations: Palm Springs, Saturdays at 8 a.m., 2300 Baristo Road. La Quinta, Sundays at 8 a.m., Old Town La Quinta at 78100 Main Street. Palm Desert, Wednesdays at 8 a.m. to noon, 72-599 Highway 111. VillageFest Every Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, farmers’ market, downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. Stores along the street stay open late. (760) 320-3781. Palm Springs Vintage Market First Sunday of the month, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience a diverse gathering of merchants selling vintage, retro and mid century merchandise. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo, Palm Springs. Visit www.palmspringsvintagemarket.com for more details.
FOR BAR, LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT, SEE NIGHTLIFE ON PAGE 18. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 8.
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12/31 Bella Donna, a Celebration of Fleetwood Mac 8 p.m. Special New Year’s Eve concert, featuring the critically acclaimed talents of Bella Donna. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.
BB’s New Years Eve Masquerade Party 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Feature three floors, pool area, & six huge rooms of entertainment with multiple DJs & live bands playing a variety of music! www.partywithbb.com. PSP NYE 8 p.m. Live sets by Thee Oh Sees, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister and Slipping into Darkness plus Desert Daze DJs. Ace Hotel and Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 325-9900. www.acehotel.com.
Ring in the New Year at The Show 10:30 p.m. Welcome the new year with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts. Agua Caliente Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. www.hotwatercasino.com. 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Day Swimathon 9 a.m. All interested swimmers are invited to participate in the annual fundraiser for Angel View’s Outreach Program. Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavillion Way, Palm Springs. www.angelview.org. New Year’s Eve Block Party 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Community block party including entertainment, local restaurants, bar gardens and a multi-media presentation and fireworks. Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. www.sparesortcasino.com. (888) 999-1995.
1/02 The Banda Brothers Latin Jazz Sextet 8 p.m. Free admission for students and active military, tickets $25. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www.petecarlsonsgolf.com. Palm Springs Crusin’ Association 1 to 5 p.m. Customs, classics, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles. Westfield Mall, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com.
1/07 - 1/08 Night Fever and ABBA MANIA 8 p.m. Party like it’s 1977! McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
1/09 Todd Rundgren 8 p.m. A successful performer since hitting the music scene as a solo artist in the early ‘70s. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com. The Pete Christlieb Quintet 8 p.m. Free admission for students and active military, tickets $25. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www.petecarlsonsgolf.com. The Gardens on El Paso Concert Series 5 p.m. Barry Black, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert. Tickets on sale at 3:30 p.m. 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. www.thegardensonelpaseo.com.
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1/01 - 1/11 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival A well-established reputation as one of the most prestigious and well-attended film festivals in the country. Features more than 180 films from over 70 countries. The Festival’s glamorous centerpiece, the Awards Gala, honors the year’s brightest talents including Matt Damon, Michael Fassbender and much more www.psfilmfest.org.
Brent Fischer Sextet Ensemble 8 p.m. Free admission for students and active military, tickets $25. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www.petecarlsonsgolf.com.
1/09 John Pizzarelli 8 p.m. Guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli is one of the modern interpreters of the Great American Songbook. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
1/10 The Peking Acrobats 3 p.m. They have redefined the perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They are masters of agility and grace with their amazing contortion, flexibility and control. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www. mccallumtheatre.com.
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Crossword
“WE ARE FAMILY” Across 1. Matures 5. Dental products brand 10. Lions’ prey 14. “The Explorer” of kiddie TV 15. Vagabond 16. “Girls” creator Dunham 17. Grammy-winner in the categories of Gospel, Pop, R&B and Rap 19. Was in the hole 20. Popular potato 21. Artist Degas 23. Made a fool of 24. Take back 26. Schuss, e.g. 27. Had a bite 28. Whirl 29. Acting Gardner 32. Sloppy one 34. “All kidding ___...” 36. Chicago’s ___ Expressway 37. The Creation composer 40. Supports, in a way 42. Bisques, e.g.
43. 45. 46. 50. 51. 53. 55. 56. 59. 60. 62. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69.
“Out!” S. & L. offerings Fit of pique Cartoon dog Bribe Fuel gas Cream ___ “Here’s hoping...” It comes from the heart Takes out “Right Here Right Now” band Hostile to Disney’s Darby Lose steam Sporting event Very thin: var. Hourglass fill
Down 1. Look up to 2. Egged on 3. Gofer’s job 4. Relay greetings 5. Globe 6. Stage part 7. Passionate 8. Hanes alternative 9. Coffee times 10. Shine, in ad-speak 11. Yale’s home
12. 13. 18. 22. 25. 30. 31.
Like leftovers Gets down Nudge Classic British cars Relaxation Honchos Like some committees 33. Uneven? 34. Whence St. Francis 35. Statesman Barak 37. MacDonald of old films 38. Baseball’s Mel 39. Nave neighbor 40. Isaac’s father 41. Straightaway 44. Head post 46. Uses a camera 47. C.S. Lewis’ land 48. Apprentice 49. Kidded around 52. Polite Italian word 54. Atlantic City mecca, with “the” 57. Q ___ queen 58. Time for eggnog 61. Collect dust 63. Guileful
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AMERICAN
Seared Salmon at Riccio’s Steak and Seafood
Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710
El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061
Vicky’s of Santa Fe 45100 Club Dr., Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
Las Casuelas Terraza 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com
La Quinta Cliffhouse 78-250 Highway 111 760-360-5991 www.laquintacliffhouse.com
Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
ITALIAN
AJ’s on the Green 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
Old Town Coffee Company 78-100 Main St., Suite 102, La Quinta (760) 564-5233
Riccio’s Steak and Seafood 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-3111 www.ricciossteakandseafood.com
The Broken Yolk Cafe 78-430 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-9655 www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com The Grill on Main 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com
Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz Solanos Bistro 78-075 Main St., Suite 105, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com
Pete’s Hideaway 665 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-6500 www.peteshideaway.org
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill 78-015 Main Street, Suite 100 Old Town La Quinta (760) 777-9989 www.stuftpizzabarandgrill.com
Escena Lounge & Grill 1100 Clubhouse View, Palm Springs (760) 992-0002 www.escenagrill.com
Woody’s Burgers 317 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
La Rue Wine Bar 78-015 Main St., Suite 109, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com
Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
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MEXICAN
Alberto’s Ristorante 71-416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 346-3221 www.albertos-ristorante.com Bucatini Trattoria 46660 Washington Street, La Quinta (760) 777-9007 www.bucatini.biz Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill 265 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Trilussa Ristorante 68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
La Suerte at Spotlight 29 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com
INDIAN Monsoon Indian Cuisine 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-2700 www.monsoonindiancuisine.com India Oven 35-875 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 770-3918 www.india-oven.com
SEAFOOD Pacifica Seafood Restaurant 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 674-8666 www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com
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Curtain Time
‘Riverdance’
at the McCallum Theatre By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer
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awrence Welk’s organization has had a long and successful relationship with the Coachella Valley, and years of memories of his years on television will come alive Tuesday evening, January 19, when a “Reunion of the Champagne Music Makers” takes place on the stage of Palm Desert’s McCallum Theatre. Among the performing alumni will be Ralna English, Guy Hovis, Arthur Duncan, Bobby and Elaine, Mary Lou Metzger (who hosts the Welk TV re-runs on public television), Gail Farrell and The Champagne Orchestra. It promises to be a “wunnerful, wunnerful” evening of nostalgia and toe-tapping music. Curtain Time: “The Reunion of the Champagne Music Makers,” featuring alumni of “The Lawrence Welk Show,” 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, McCallum Theatre, Monterey Ave. and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets: $37-$77, (760) 340-2787 or www.mccallumtheatere.com. More McCallum Following the Lawrence Welk program at the McCallum on January 19 will be The Desert Symphony’s “Under the Streetlamp” concert (Wednesday, January 20), Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. (Thursday, January 21) and “Riverdance” (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 22-24). “Riverdance” is on its 20th Anniversary World Tour and is still the crowd-pleasing Irish music and dance extravaganza it was on opening night.
“Riverdance” 20th anniversary world tour will make a stop at the McCallum Theatre Of all the performances to come from Ireland, whether rock, music, theatre or film, the driving sensuality of this production still thrills, and this production comes directly to North America from a sold-out tour in Asia and Europe. The music is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. Curtain Time: “Riverdance,” 8 p.m. Friday, January 22; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, January 23; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, January 24, McCallum Theatre, Monterey Ave. and Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. Tickets: $37-$77, (760) 340-2787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com.
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“Suicide Dogs” More than 100 original new works were submitted to Dezart Perform’s 2015 Play Reading Festival, and, to her surprise, 22-year-old Jess Honovich had her dramedy “Suicide Dogs” accepted for a staged reading. Not only was it chosen as one of the five finalists, it won the festival’s top honor. As Audience Favorite, she learned it would be fully produced during the 2015/2016 season. And that time has come. The World Premiere of “Suicide Dogs” will be performed Friday evening, January 22, at the Pearl McManus Theater in the Palm Springs Woman’s Club, followed by weekend runs through Sunday, January 31.
The story revolves around what happens after the death of a well-known golf professional in Florida. When the golf pro’s sister Amelia and her family arrive in Miami to prepare for her brother’s funeral, she struggles with the intentions of a prying neighbor, a daughter who’s increasingly out of control and an inflexible sister whom she doesn’t know very well. Adding to the chaos is the discovery that she must now take care of her brother’s very famous and very sick dog Driver. Co-starring are Rob Hubler, Stan Jenson, Rachel Silverman, Denise Strand and Yo Younger. The production is directed by Dezart Perform’s Artistic Director Michael Shaw and co-produced by Clark Dugger,
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Curtain Time 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 19: “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” an exhibition telling of the double heritage created when African American and Native people came together, creating shared histories, communities and ways of life. Museum Executive Director Michael Hammond says the exhibit “sheds light on the dynamics of race, community, culture and creativity, while addressing the human desire to belong.”
Dezart Perform’s artistic director Michael Shaw with set design by Thomas J. Valach and lighting design by Phil Murphy. Curtain Time: “Suicide Dogs” by Jess Honovich, World Premiere 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 22; with following Friday and Saturday evening performances also at 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 matinees Saturday Sunday, through Sunday, January 31, Dezart Performs, Pearl McManus Theater, Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs. Tickets: $24 matinee, $28 evening, (760) 322-0179 or www.dezartperforms.org.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Two programs of interest to locals and visitors alike at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs in January included the following:
The exhibit was developed, produced and circulated by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, National Museum of African-American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service. Free admission. Information: (760) 833-8169 or www.accmuseum.org. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, College of the Desert Professor Kurt Leuschner will conduct a Salton Sea Bird Tour, which will include information on over 400 bird species sighted at the Salton Sea, which is part of the Pacific Coast Flyway, including American avocets, burrowing owls, merlins, sandhill cranes and black-necked stilts. Bring your binoculars. Cost: $125, which includes bus transportation, box lunch, light snacks and registration fee. Information: (760) 8338169 or email cvictor@accmuseum.org.
Box Office • “The Music of Joe Giarrusso,” presented by the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition and International Classical Concerts, 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, Marquee Academy of Performing Arts, 441 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $25, (760) 416-5355, (760) 773-2572 or email ann@vwipc.org. • “Pippin,” Tuesday, January 12 Sunday, January 17, McCallum Theatre, Monterey Ave. and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets: $67-$107, (760) 340-2727 or www.mccallumtheatre.com.
• The Desert Symphony and Under the Streetlamp, 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 20, McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Tickets: $57-$110, (760) 3402787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com. • “Anything Goes,” Friday, January 22 - Sunday, February 7, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $32-$36, (760) 3235123 or www.palmcanyontheatre.org. • “Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.” Thursday, January 21, 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, Monterey Ave. and Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets: $27-$77, (760) 340-2727 or www. mccallumtheatre.com.
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Special Events
New Year’s Eve Happenings dinners and entertainment Spotlight 29 Casino A Celebration of Fleetwood Mac with a special New Year’s Eve concert, featuring the critically acclaimed talents of Bella Donna, on Thursday, December 31 at 8 p.m. La Suerte and Café Capitata have both prepared exceptional menus for guests to savor their last meal of 2015. Café Capitata is honoring the celebratory holiday with its wide selection of amazing buffet dishes, including American favorites and a rich variety of international delights, including Asian, Italian and Mexican fare. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $23.95 and includes a glass of champagne. La Suerte offers a special New Year’s Eve menu and guests are encouraged to make reservations at www.spotlight29.com.
Miramonte Resort & Spa Join the Miramonte for a New Year’s Eve prix fix dinner menu. Enjoy a Ceaesar or Caprese salad as an appetizer. For entrees choose from Linguine Bolognese, Salmon Mimosa or Filet Funghi. Your choice of Apple Crisp, Chocolate Expresso Cake or Sorbet Trio. Dinner is served from 5 to 10 p.m. cost is just $75. 45-000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. (760) 341-2200, www.miramonteresort.com.
WineWomen PSP New York New Year’s Eve New York New Year’s Eve dinner dance and celebration to benefit Desert Arc. Join the fun at the Crystal Ballroom of the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa. The evening starts at 6 p.m. For reservations call (760) 880-5010 or email kathleen@winewomanpsp.com. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, 44-400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells.
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Celebrate the New Year with some sass! Gina Carey brings soulful and R&B tunes to Agave Sunset to ring in the New Years. Music starts at 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with champagne toast at midnight. $30
entree fee. Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44-600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. (760) 776-1234, www.indianwellshyatt.com.
AJ’s on the Green Come bring in the New Year with AJ’s featuring performance by Mikole Kaar and E. Billy Thompson. First three course dinner seating from 5:30 to 6 p.m., cost is $55, complimentary glass of champagne with dessert. AJ’s full regular dinner menu at everyday dinner prices available. Second seating, four course from 8:30 to 9 p.m., cost is $85. Dinner includes live entertainment all night, complimentary glass of champagne at midnight and complimentary noisemakers and horns. AJ’s on the Green is located at 36-200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, inside the Date Palm Country Club. (760) 202-1111.
Spa Resort Casino Ring in 2016 in downtown Palm Springs New Year’s Eve block party, hosted by Spa Resort Casino at 7 p.m. Live entertainment with DJ Dense and live concert by Starship featuring Mickey Thomas. Bar gardens, local vendors, multi-media presentation and fireworks. Event is free to the public, tickets needed for Starship concert. Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. (888) 999-1995, www.sparesortcasino.com.
Tortoise Rock Casino Guests can also test out their vocal prowess during a special New Year’s Eve karaoke at Shelly’s Lounge. Karaoke will be held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with $300 in cash prizes up for grabs! Guests must be 21 years or older in Shelly’s Lounge. Tortoise Rock Casino is located at 736829 Baseline Road in Twentynine Palms. From Highway 62 going east, take a right on Adobe Road. Everyone 18 years of age and over can join the non-stop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino. For more information, visit www.tortoiserockcasino.com.
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The Westin Mission Hills Wrapping up the year is a celebratory New Year’s Eve party for adults from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring hors d’ oeuvres, party hats, noisemakers, and a champagne toast at midnight along with dessert. For only $35, with a cash bar, guests can enjoy live music by Arctic Heat, a high-energy, top 40’s, pop/rock/R&B/dance band with an outstanding vocalist and superb rhythm section. Playing great live music, Arctic Heat will set a merry mood and have guest dancing and celebrating. (760) 328-5955, www.westinmissionhills.com.
Tinto
For New Year’s Eve, Chef Robert Sevaly’s special New Year’s Eve menu will be served for reservations seated at 6, 8, and 10 p.m. This festive four-course menu begins with marcona almonds and Spanish olives, Iberico bellota, selection of cheese mixto and roasted baby beet salad, and is followed by crab montadito, lamb chops Barcelona, and berenjenes (roasted eggplant), with diver scallops, prime filet mignon and roasted white and green asparagus as the next course. Dessert is a Spanish flan cake, and everyone receives a complimentary glass of Spanish Cava. This dinner is priced at $85 per person,
and wine pairings for each course are also offered for an additional $45. Tinto at the Saguaro, 1800 E. Palm Canyon www. opentable.com, or (760) 322-1900.
Vicky’s of Santa Fe
Ring in the new year with Vicky’s. Dining room will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. dinner reservations only. Regular menu will be available with Chef’s signature Macadamia Crusted Chilean Sea Bass with Thai Coconut sauce as the special. After dinner enjoy music by the John Stanley King and A Band of Four in the lounge from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. There is a $20 cover plus one drink minimum. Vicky’s of Santa Fe, 45-100 Club Drive, Indian Wells. For reservations call (760) 345-9770 or visit www.vickysofsantafe.com.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
Party like a rockstar with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts on New Year’s Eve. Also includes music, DJ’s and party favors. New Year’s Eve countdown experience, food and beverage specials. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. (888) 999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com.
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Attraction
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway hiking, dining and much more
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he Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special schedule during the New Year Weekend, Friday, January 1 through Sunday, January 3. The first tram up each day will be at 8 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes. At the Mountain Station, enjoy viewpoints, the Lookout Lounge, gift shop, natural history museum, 54 miles of hiking trails and two documentary-style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park. You may dine at one of two restaurants: Peaks Restaurant offers a fine, waiter-service dining experience. Reservations are recommended by calling (760) 325-4537 or by booking via Open Table on the Tram’s website. Pines Café offers a more casual, cafeteria-style dining alternative. Tram admission is $24.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 3-12 years. Special discounts and packages are available after 4 p.m.: Twilight Tickets are $21.95 for adults and seniors, and
$13.95 for children ages 3-12. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets are $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 for children ages 3-12. This combination ticket includes Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately ten minutes. For more information, please call (888) 515-TRAM or (760) 325.1391, or visit us at www.pstramway.com.
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he Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend January 16-18 with the first Tram up each day at 8 a.m., the last Tram up at 8 p.m. and the last Tram down at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes. For more information, call (760) 325-1391, or visit www.pstramway.com.
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Film Review
‘Sisters’
Fey and Poehler launch into comedic orbit By Neil Pond
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f you’re looking for a popcorn alternative to Star Wars, here’s something that will send you sailing into a different kind of movie orbit. In Sisters, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler play a pair of grown-up siblings who try to recapture their younger days by staging one final raucous, riotous house party. Poehler is Maura, the helpful, respectable, responsible younger-sis do-gooder nurse. Fey is Kate, a little older, a good deal wilder and much brassier—but “not a hothead!” as she continually reminds folks. When they find out their mom and dad (James Brolin and Dianne Wiest) have decided to downsize, they return to their childhood home to do everything they can to ward off the potential buyers.
“Sisters” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Directed by Jason Moore Rated: R Theaters: UltraStar Mary Pickford, Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage Stadium 16, Cinémas Palm D’Or, Regal Cinemas Indio Metro 8 & Regal Palm Springs Stadium 9, Century Theatres La Quinta.
Kate’s teenage daughter (Madison Davenport) thinks her jobless-cosmetologist mom is an embarrassment, and she doesn’t want to live with her anymore. Can one night of abandon help Maura break free of her dull, nice-girl past—and a lifetime lived in the shadow of the more adventurous, more daring Kate? And will stopping the sale of their home solve their problems—or create bigger ones? Fey and Poehler, of course, worked together on TV’s Saturday Night Live before going on to even greater heights in various other projects, including solo stardom in Parks and Recreation and 30 Rock. Sisters is their first full movie collaboration in seven years, since Baby Mama (2008), and once again they strike comedy gold. Not only are they funny, they know that things get even funnier by surrounding themselves with funny people and letting them do their stuff. Working from a script by former SNL writer Paula Pell, and under the direction of Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect), they generously fill the talent pool with current SNL players (Kate McKinnon, Bobby Monynihan), fellow alums (Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch), rising stars (Samantha Bee, whose new TBS show, Full Frontal, premieres in January) and a cavalcade of supporting players (John Leguizamo, WWE superstar John Cena, Matt Oberg).
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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Even Brolin and Wiest, the two veterans of the cast, get plenty of opportunities to joist and jab with their funny bones. But the movie belongs to its two costars, who rock, roll and rule with a crackerjack chemistry that fuels everything, firing on all cylinders from start to finish. Some of it is raunchy, although well within bounds of today’s R-rated comedy sandbox. And it’s all brisk, bright, some of it even quite sweet, and very, very funny. Somehow grownup jokes Christmasgift-wrapped by these two smart, classy leading ladies makes the dirty seem merely naughty. There’s a giant phallus painted on the wall—and Tina Fey’s taking suggestive selfies with it! Haha! What are they pre-
tending to do with those majorette batons? Teehee! Are they really talking so much about sex, drugs and private parts? Hardy-har-har! The humor is rapid-fire, especially when the banter is zipping, zapping and zinging between Fey and Poehler, whose timing, sense of teamwork and ease around each other suggests that they really might be Sisters, after all. And they’re great dance partners, too—they bust a righteous move at their party to the 1993 rap-dance song “Informer” (“a licky boom-boom down”) and end the movie with a sweet slow-dance groove that becomes a joyously goofy send-off. The (comedy) Force is definitely with them.
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Astrology
Horoscopes
December 31 - January 6
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nyone can become a person of extraordinary character. It doesn’t require good looks or remarkable talent. In the end, extraordinary character is what earns lasting respect from others and ourselves. Mercury square Mars urges us to stop focusing on what makes us special and unique and start focusing on doing the right thing.
brief and possibly indirect. A pointed implication may get the message across.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Having trouble letting go of old baggage? Don’t force it. One of the best ways to rid yourself of the heaviness is to seek new, lighter luggage. Get out there and make a replacement memory for the one you’d rather forget.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Avoid making sweeping generalizations about yourself. You’re made up of many parts. Focus on one aspect at a time. Highlight the thing you like, and work on the thing you don’t.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Tired people and hungry people are often grumpy people. Whatever you can do to make sure the basics are covered for you and yours will go a long way toward keeping the vibes positive at home.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll have a deep conversation that doesn’t include any profound words or particularly interesting thoughts. In fact, the whole thing, if written down, would be categorized as small talk. But it’s not. Not at all.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Sooner or later, we all have to part with our money. You may as well have fun with this. So what if you’re overly generous, silly or comfort-focused today? Get what you really, really want.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t put your self-care off for later, otherwise “later” will never come. Also, taking care of yourself should include more than the basics. Giving yourself mental stimulation and fun is part of it.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). When the work (or the entire relationship) seems draining, maybe it’s just because you haven’t found what’s in it for you yet. Figure it out. If you can’t find a payoff, consider making a change.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). When you hit a dip in your mood, remember: Appreciating others is the quick route to self-esteem. You will always feel good about your kind and fair treatment of the people you meet on your path.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In your brain, you’re going head-to-head with someone and you’re really in no mood to back down. Hey – you’re a human being with an ego to match. To some extent, that’s healthy!
CROSSWORD ANSWERS
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your rating with one particular person doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. There is a whole host of people out there who like you, not to mention the ones who love you dearly.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Considering all the time and energy you’ve expended working on a certain knotty problem, it should come as no surprise when you get a sudden craving for freedom and distraction. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). This is an excellent moment to discus the delicate issue at hand, though you should keep in mind that such discussions are best kept
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. The Best of the Best Tours. We have been in business for over 20 years. The original PS Windmill Tour Company, 15 years now 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. with our famous Ken Huskey, the master of Wind Energy. The original Rich & Famous City Celebrity Tour 9 to 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. and our Indian Canyons. 9 a.m. everyday. Call (760)320-1365 or visit www. thebestofthebesttours.com. Moorten Botanical Garden. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Wednesdays. For more information call (760) 3276555 or visit www.moortengarden.com. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. For more information call (760) 329-7610 or visit www.cabotsmuseum.org.
Palm Springs Air Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of flyable Worl War II aircrafts and memorabillia, vintage automobiles, large-scale model ships. Open daily year round 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m. 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org. Coachella Valley History Museum. Open Thursday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. For admission information call (760) 342-6651 or visit www.cvhm.org. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. 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. For info, (760) 325-1391. www. pstramway.com.
Hiking & Biking Trails Hiking Palm Springs
Hiking La Quinta
Andreas Canyon Trail
Boo Hoff Trail to Lake
Tahquitz Canyon
Cahuilla Loop
Palm Springs Art Museum Trail
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Murray Canyon Trail Araby Trail South Lykken Trail North Lykken Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Hiking Rancho Mirage Bighorn Overlook Trail Butler-Abrams Trail Chuckwalla Trail Clancy Lane Trail Jack Rabbit Trail Road Runner Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.
Hiking Palm Desert Hopalong Cassidy Trail
News
around the desert
Biking Palm Springs Las Palmas Loop Downtown Loop Citywide Loop Tahquitz Creek Loop Deepwelll Loop Canyon Country Club Loop Gene Autry Bikeway Whitewater Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Biking La Quinta Bear Creek Trailhead Cove Oasis Trailhead Fritz Burns Park
Randall Henderson Trail
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
Herb Jeffries Trail
La Quinta Library
For directions, maps and information visit www.cityofpalmdesert.org
La Quinta Park Sports Complex
Hiking La Quinta
Boys and Girls Club
Bear Creek Trailhead to Cave, Cave to Palm Oasis
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Cove to Lake Cahuilla
The Buzz
Jem Steakhouse returns to Spotlight 29 Spotlight 29 Casino is pleased to announce the return of JEM Steakhouse on January 6. The popular steakhouse specializes in steak and seafood dishes and will be open Wednesday through Sunday at 4 p.m. until close. The JEM bar offers happy hour specials on daily from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy a fine dining experience at JEM Steakhouse Wednesday through Sunday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling: (760) 775-2880 or online at www.spotlight29.com.
Palm Springs Vintage Market The Palm Springs Vintage Market is moving the monthly event, occurring on the first Sunday of every month, October through May, to the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs on January 3. After three seasons at the Spa Resort Casino in downtown Palm Springs, the Vintage Market has decided to take advantage of new opportunities. With a new year and a new location, they are excited to partner with the Camelot Theatres offering their café menu while shopping for eclectic vintage furniture, fashion and objects d’art. For more information, please visit www. palmspringsvintagemarket.com. Visit the Palm Springs Vintage Market at Camelot Theatres 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs.
The Forgotten Gold Rush Join author and historian, Paul Smith, as he recounts “the Forgotten Gold Rush” on Friday, January 8 at 7 p.m. While the California Gold Rush of 1849 was well known throughout the world, little was written about the “forgotten gold rush” of the desert areas of Southern California. Colorful characters left the “easy pickings” up north and filed mining claims in what is now the Joshua Tree National Park. Come learn about the Old Dale mining district and mines within the park. Sponsored by the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park and the Twentynine Palms Historical Society, this lecture is held at the Old Schoolhouse Museum,
6760 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms. This lecture is open to the public and costs $5 per person at the door. For more information call (760) 367-5535.
Palm Springs Mayor to escort lucky students to the PSIFF Gala Eight lucky students enrolled in Palm Springs High School’s prestigious Drama Department and award-winning Digicom filmmaking program, will don their best threads and walk the red carpet along with Matt Damon, Johnny Depp, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and some of the biggest film stars in the world on Saturday, January 2, as special guests of Mayor Robert Moon at the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. “I am thrilled to continue this wonderful tradition of giving students interested in arts and entertainment, an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend this unique Gala in their hometown,” said Mayor Moon. “The students will get to meet the biggest film stars in the world, industry insiders and mingle like adults in a spectacular setting – and who knows? Maybe we’ll inspire a future actor or director.”
PD Aquatic Center hosts Swim Team Champions The Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) is the winter training site for University of British Columbia’s (UBC) women and men’s swim teams, the Thunderbirds. As a prime location and Olympic training facility, PDAC annually hosts national and international swim teams. The Thunderbirds will utilize PDAC’s pools from December 28 through January 9, for conditioning, skills training and practice racing. In addition, PDAC is also being utilized for the Youth and Junior USA Pentathletes during winter break. For more information about public hours at PDAC, exercise class schedules, and more information, call (760) 565-7467 or visit the website at www.pdpool.com. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73-751 Magnesia Falls Drive, behind Civic Center Park.
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Entertainment
First Weekend Palm Desert
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irst Weekend Palm Desert, held monthly the first weekend from November through May, continues with new cultural activities and January’s featured event, The 3rd Annual Galen New Year’s Resolution 5K Color Run and a variety of other engaging recreation. The Galen New Year’s Resolution 5K Color Run will be held on Saturday, January 9, at 8 a.m. The USATF-certified course for the run begins at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, 72-567 Highway 111, on the corner of Highway 111 and El Paseo. There will be color stations along the course. Each participant will receive a shirt and dogs will receive a bandana. Concluding the run there will be food trucks, live entertainment, interactive crafts and other activities in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden. Cost is $40, adults ages 18-64, $15, children ages 6-17, free for children age 5 and under and $30, military, veterans and adults 65 and up. For more information call (760)346-5600 or visit www.galenresolution5k.com.
Go Crazy for Oysters with Buck A Shuck on Friday, January 8, at Whole Foods Market in Palm Desert from 7 to 10 p.m. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores/palmdesert. • Brandon Blane McMillan’s Lost Places is on view Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Desert Art Collection is located at 45-350 San Luis Rey Avenue in Palm Desert, (760) 674-9955. • Tap-In Taproom happy hour is on Friday, January 8, at Whole Foods Market in Palm Desert from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information visit www.wholefoodsmarket. com/stores/palmdesert. • Desert Willow Jazz Brunch on Sunday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38-995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 3460015, www.desertwillow.com. For more information and other event scheduled visit www.pdfirstweekend. com or call (760) 568-1441.
Other notable First Weekend activities scheduled for January include:
Two evenings of world class jazz at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series
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rent Fischer + The Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Group will play a Clare Fischer and Cal Tjader musical salute on Friday, January 8, at 8 p.m. at Pete Carlsons Golf and Tennis’ Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series. Brent Fischer is the bandleader, bassist, and percussionist, Quinn Johnson on piano and keyboards, Craig Fundyga on vibes, Kevin Ricard on percussion, Anderson Quintero on drums, and Alex Budman on woodwinds. This talented group will perform compositions of Clare Fischer and Cal Tjader. This sextet is sure to provide an evening of powerful and high energy music that will lift you off your feet. On Saturday, January 9 at 8 p.m. the Pete Christlieb quintet will perform at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis “Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series.” The quintet is led by Pete Christlieb on saxophone, Linda Small
Pete Christlieb on trombone, Ron Hearshwe on guitar, Jim Hughart on bass and George Green on drums. This group should provide an evening of very enjoyable jazz music. Non-profit concert proceeds support music education for young musicians in the Coachella Valley. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Call (760) 568-3263, visit www.petecarlsonsgolf.com for complete schedule.
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Nightlife
Nightlife
December 31 thru January 6 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAY - 12/31 AJ’s on the Green Mikole Kaar and E. Billy Thompson, 8:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Rue Wine Bar Entertainment at 6:45 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill The Evaro Brothers in the lounge from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (866) 365-6500 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Smooth Brothers, 7 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King and the New Year Gang Band, 4:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Laurie Morvan Band at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
The Evaro Brothers at Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night
FRIDAY - 1/01 AJ’s on the Green Mikole Kaar & E. Billy Thompson from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens at 7 p.m. 78-575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com
(760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
(760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com
La Rue Wine Bar Entertainment at 6:45 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com
Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com
Pete’s Hideaway Darci Daniels & Reggie Vision, 7:30 p.m. 665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 322-6500 www.peteshideaways.com
Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at Blue Bar, 8 p.m. Nash Bustillos in the Hot Spot, 9 p.m. DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com
The Grill on Main The Rockaholics at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill The Evaro Brothers in the lounge from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (866) 365-6500 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band, 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
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Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com Tortoise Rock Casino Live DJ’s at Shelly’s Lounge
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Nightlife FRIDAY - 1/01
SATURDAY - 1/02
SUNDAY - 1/03
73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms (760) 367-9759
Pete’s Hideaway Ron James at 7 p.m. 665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 322-6500 www.peteshideaways.com
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band at 6 p.m. with Frank DiSalvo, Larry Capeloto & Lee Hartley 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe Meet the Corwins from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. John Stanley King & A Band of Four, 8 p.m. to Midnight 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
SATURDAY - 1/02 AJ’s on the Green Cabaret Open Mic with Les Michaels & Wayne Abravanel, 7:30 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens at 7 p.m. 78-575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Grill on Main Rob Martinez & Friends at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Rue Wine Bar Entertainment at 6:45 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com Las Casuelas Terraza Palm Spring Sound Company 1 to 5 p.m. 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com
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Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers in the lounge at 8 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (866) 365-6500 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band, 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m. Nash Bustillos at Hot Spot, 9 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com
Las Casuelas Terraza Palm Spring Sound Company at 12 p.m. 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com Pete’s Hideaway The Carmen’s at 7:30 p.m. 665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 322-6500 www.peteshideaways.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (866) 365-6500 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
SUNDAY - 1/03 Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King & Trio, 6 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Smooth Brothers at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
MONDAY - 1/04 AJ’s on the Green Traditional Piano Bar from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com Tortoise Rock Casino Live DJ’s at Shelly’s Lounge 73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms (760) 367-9759 www.tortoiserockcasino.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe The Carmens from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Stanley Butler Band at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
SUNDAY - 1/03 AJ’s on the Green Concerts on the Green, 11:30 a.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
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Nightlife
INDIAN WELLS
COACHELLA
Vineyard Lounge, Miramonte Resort and Spa, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3341-2200. Drink and appetizer specials, Thursday 5-8 p.m.
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place. (760) 775-5566. Happy hour at the Hot Spot inside Spotlight 29 from 2 - 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to closing.
Agave Sunset at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44600 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3411000. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m.
PALM SPRINGS
Vicky’s of Santa Fe, 45-100 Club Dr. (760) 345-9770, www.vickysofsantafe.com. Happy Hour, Wednesday thru Sunday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
PALM DESERT Fresh Agave , 73325 Highway 111. (760) 836-9028. Daily, 3-5 p.m. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, 73505 El Paseo, (760) 674-8666, www. pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com. Daily happy hour, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to closing.
LA QUINTA
Fisherman’s Market & Grill, 78575 Highway 111. (760) 777-1601. Happy hour: Monday - Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. Late night happy hour 8 p.m. to close. All day Sunday. La Quinta Cliffhouse, 78-250 Highway 111, (760) 3605991, www.laquintacliffhouse.com. Daily happy hour, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. All day Sunday. Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, 78015 Main St Ste 100. (760) 777-9989, www. stuftpizzabarandgrill.com. Daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill ,235 S. Indian Canyon Dr. (760) 322-9293. Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. All day Sunday. 8 p.m. to closing happy hour. Rick’s Desert Grill, 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr. (760) 325-2127. Daily happy hour, 3-10 p.m. all day Monday. Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill, 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 320-8041. Daily happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Woody’s Burgers, 317 North Indian Canyon Drive. (760) 230-0188. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Las Casulas Terraza, 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., (760) 325-2794. Monday - Friday happy hour, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Pete’s Hideaway, 665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, (760) 322-6500. Happy hour 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily.
CATHEDRAL CITY Trilussa Ristorante, 68-718 East Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 328-2300. Happy hour, Sunday thru Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. Bar area only. AJ’s on the Green, 36-200 Date Palm Drive, inside Date Palm Country Club. (760) 202-111. Daily happy hour, 2 to 7 p.m., 9 to close in bar and lounge.
MONDAY - 1/04
TUESDAY - 1/05
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon in the dining room from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (866) 365-6500 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costley & Trio from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com Woody’s Burgers Trish Hatley & Barney McClure at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
TUESDAY - 1/05
Woody’s Burgers John Bolivar & Barney McClure at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
WEDNESDAY - 1/06 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Jam with Mikole & Friends from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
AJ’s on the Green Music Spotlight, Siobhan!, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Rich Bono & Poupee Boccaccio, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Michael D’Angelo 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. Dance lessons by Van Spencer, 5:45 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
Pete’s Hideaway The Evaro Brothers at 7:30 p.m. 665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 322-6500 www.peteshideaways.com
Las Casuelas Terraza Palm Spring Sound Company, 6:30 p.m. 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com Pete’s Hideaway Fleet Easton and Paul Ellia at 7 p.m. 665 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 322-6500 www.peteshideaways.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon in the dining room from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (866) 365-6500 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Venues and entertainers: email information at least two weeks in advance to news@desertentertainer.com
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (866) 365-6500 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Lizann Warner from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
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