PRIMETIME of your life FREE | VOLUME 5 • ISSUE NO. 2 | FEBRUARY 2016 Interesting features for our 50+ audience
James Havas
a man with tall shoulders By Lucinda Sue Crosby For PrimeTime of Your Life
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t could be said that the greatest gift from a parent to a child is a pair of tall shoulders to stand on while reaching for the heavens.
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Being uprooted, starting yet again from scratch, an optimistic spirit and true grit, not to mention an ability to create new remedies for everyday challenges … these are valuable traits in any nation of immigrants. And such is the heritage of James Edward Havas that allows us to peer a bit deeper into this complex and accomplished man. James’ father, Andrew, lived in a village that was part of the Austro/ Hungarian Empire. More precisely, after the treaties of WW II had been haggled over and broken, the region became part of what is now Slovakia. Andrew moved to Budapest as a boy and went on to establish a successful dental practice. In December of 1938, he escaped from Hungary, avoiding the most tragic and terrorfilled years of Holocaust. Sadly, his older brother, who had delayed departure, lost his wife and four children in Auschwitz/Birkenau. James’ mother, Jeanne who worked with the Braille Institute, was a native of New York City. She and Andrew met and married there and that’s where James was born, although the family relocated to Los Angeles in 1957.
CANADA/SNOWBIRD FEST PAGE 12 Sheela and James Havas In school, James was drawn to subjects like math, history and geography – disciplines that illustrated how things and people fit and work conjunctively. “I was always taking a part an alarm clock and putting it back together.” James said. At age 14, he built his own stereo system by wall mounting inexpensive speakers in cardboard boxes and wiring them to his record player. He is now quite the nerdo-techie and a godsend whenever his friends’ PCs are behaving as though possessed by the devil.
James also discovered two other life-long passions about then – the first was music. “My father played classical and opera before, during, and after dinner,” James said, “but my mom preferred musicals like South Pacific, Kismet and My Fair Lady. I wanted to play my own tunes so I started delivering an afternoon paper to earn extra money. I bought a transistor radio and discovered blues and pop, then country and Rock N’ Roll … then R Continued on page 8
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Should 16-year-olds vote at Presidential elections? Here’s some of what’s been reported
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urning 16 is considered a milestone. In many states, it means being able to drive, pay taxes and work like an adult. In Washington, D.C., 16-year-olds could soon take on another responsibility: the right to vote in a presidential election.
on Learning and Engagement.
“A lot of young people feel very powerless and they don’t feel that their voice matters,” Michelle Blackwell says, “and that’s part of the reason why there might be this absence of young participation as adults.”
Just next door to D.C., in neighboring Takoma Park, Md., 16-year-olds can already vote in local elections. Adults could probably learn from the 16-year-olds, who voted at twice the rate as everyone else in last year’s Takoma Park election, according to city officials.
In the 2014 elections, voter turnout among people under age 30 hit its lowest level in 40 years, according to the Center for Information and Research
Blackwell believes by lowering the voting age to 16 - when young people are still in school and before they leave for college or the military - more of them will pick up the voting habit.
Still, there are critics of a lower voting age. Some say 16-yearolds just aren’t ready. That’s
why, for example, you have to be 18 to join the military or buy a Powerball ticket. And there’s also skepticism from an unlikely source: juvenile justice advocates. “I’m not against 16-year-olds voting,” says Daniel Okonkwo, head of D.C. Lawyers For Youth. But he worries that opening up the ballot box to 16-year-olds could also make it easier for prosecutors to charge them as adults in court. The D.C. bill enfranchising 16-year-olds was introduced in November but it hasn’t come up for a vote yet.
Feel free to send us your thoughts on this subject by emailing news@desertentertainer.com.
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ebruary is officially Heart month - so how about taking a look at some awesome facts about your heart! Every day, your heart creates enough energy to drive a truck for 20 miles (32 KM). In a lifetime, that is equivalent to driving to the moon and back. Your heart can keep beating even if it is separated from your body because it has its own electrical impulse. 75 trillion cells receive blood from the heart. Only the corneas don’t. Your heart will pump nearly 1.5 million barrels of blood during your lifetime, enough to fill 200 train tank cars. The song “Stayin’ Alive” has the optimum tempo for performing CPR on someone who has just suffered a heart attack. Your heart beats over 100,000 times per day. Researchers found that owning a cat can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by more than a third. Your heartbeat can change and mimic the music you listen to. Your left lung is smaller than your right lung to make room for your heart.
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Eating dark chocolate every day reduces the risk of heart disease by one-third. The human heart is not on the left-hand side of the body; it’s in the middle. The inventor of the heart stent approached numerous companies for funding and was rejected. It was funded by the owner of Fuddrucker’s Restaurant, whom he met by chance on a golf course. Your heart is about the size of your two hands clasped together. The first heart pacemakers plugged into a wall socket. The beating sound your heart makes is the clap of valve leaflets opening and closing. A woman’s average heartbeat is faster than a man’s by almost 8 beats a minute. Five percent of blood supplies the heart, 15-20 percent goes to the brain and central nervous system, and 22 percent goes to the kidneys. The heart does the most physical work of any muscle during a lifetime. The power output of the heart ranges from 1-5 watts. While the quadriceps can produce 100 watts for a few minutes, an output of one watt for 80 years is equal to 2.5 gigajoules.
SCAM ALERT! CROSSWORD Cable Company Impersonation Con Fools Subscribers
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steep discount on your monthly cable bill? This may sound like a great way to save money, but it could be the set up for a scam. Con artists are impersonating cable companies and taking advantage of subscribers’ eagerness to save money.
HOW THE SCAM WORKS You get a call, and it’s someone claiming to be a representative from your cable provider’s “loyal rewards” program. The caller offers you a significant discount on your monthly cable and/or service. For $80 per month, you can get phone, broadband Internet, and the premium cable channels. This package would typically run subscribers well over $100/month. Of course there’s a catch! You need to pay for six months of the discounted rate upfront. And this “representative” doesn’t take credit cards, only pre-paid debit cards. Using one of these cards is as untraceable as paying in cash. According to BBB Scam Tracker reports, lately con artists are impersonating Comcast, but they will likely move on to other cable providers as the scam expands. Also, reports say that scammers frequently have personal information about targets, such as address, phone number and current level of service, making this con very believable.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SCAM Cable companies aren’t the only utilities that scammers impersonate. Watch out for variations involving electricity, gas and other bills. Prepaid debit cards are a red flag: If a caller specifically asks you to pay by prepaid debit card or wire transfer, this is a huge warning sign. Your utility company will accept a check, credit card or online banking transfer. Don’t cave to pressure to pay immediately: If you feel pressured for immediate payment or personal information, hang up the phone and call the customer service number on your utility bill. This will ensure you are speaking to a real representative. Never allow anyone into your home to check electrical wiring, natural gas pipes or appliances unless you have scheduled an appointment or reported a problem. Also, ask utility employees for proper identification. To find out more about other scams, check out BBB Scam Stopper (bbb.org/scam). To report a scam, go to BBB Scam Tracker (bbb.org/scamtracker).
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“HELP PLEASE” Across 1 One more time 5 Hair goops 9 It’s usually wrapped 13 Injurious to health 15 Words of enlightenment 16 War of 1812 battle site 17 Deliver spam 18 Judge’s seat 19 Stew ingredient 20 “The Way of All Flesh” novelist 23 N.F.L. stats 24 Brazil resort 25 Pushes 28 “Good Will Hunting” co-star 32 Behave badly 35 Certain intersection 36 Foofaraw 37 Grate expectations? 38 Hodges of the Dodgers 39 Hair style 41 CA ball club, briefly 42 Go after, in a way 43 Flips 44 Apple’s CEO
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Persian Gulf emirate Frequently, in poetry Member of an order He won an Oscar for his role in “The Paper Chase” Out of harm’s way Furniture wood Pool Crude group? Rigatoni relative ___ dot Editor’s mark Beekeeper of movies Gardener’s spring purchase
Down 1 Bikini blast 2 Rover 3 Midterms, e.g. 4 2012 Nintendo debut 5 Small ape 6 Old Testament twin 7 Fast time? 8 Shut off 9 Cosmonaut Shonin 10 Tee off 11 Evergreen 12 Picker-upper 14 Pastors, rabbis et al. 21 Unwanted buildup 22 Flub
26 Olympic swimmer Janet 27 Bulrush, e.g. 28 Seductive West 29 Like some walls 30 Snakelike fish 31 One of the friends on “Friends” 32 Fountain treat 33 Clarifying phrase 34 SeaWorld whale 38 Chap 39 Starts, as a laptop 40 Query 42 Toy dog 43 Vegan bean 45 Take exception 46 The Way 47 Gingersnap, e.g. 50 Author Zola 51 Hanukkah pancake 52 Massage 54 Singer Young 55 Deeply despise 56 Hazzard County lawman 57 Call for help 58 Quick-witted 59 Charge
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Continued from page 1 & R. Hey, I still like it all. You name it, I listen to it.” The second passion was – and is – tennis, borne of frustration coupled with an argument at age 15 with a high school baseball coach. James has both competed successfully and hacked around with other tennis lovers since then, still taking to the courts at least three times a week. He eventually earned a BS degree in Business Administration from Cal State Northridge, where he specialized in accounting and met the love of his life. “I met Sheela in bowling class,” he told me, “and we married three years later. What can I say? Sheela is the most thoughtful, considerate, loving and best person I have ever known. We never fight, rarely even disagree. Somehow she always has my best interests at heart and I am truly blessed to have her in my life.” James’ family became the proud owners of Davison Butcher Supply
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in 1960 and James bought the business from his father in 1971. And remember those tall shoulders mentioned above? Well, son Keith is in the process of purchasing the business as I write this. Now a long time desert dweller, the Coachella Valley was always a beloved vacation spot. “My parents and I used to come to Palm Springs a couple of times a year…I always liked it.” In 83, he and Sheela invested in a vacation villa at Shadow Mountain, some years later, after settling into an abundant semi-retirement, moved full-time to La Quinta. With the family business more and more in their son’s hands, James and Sheela travel as often as possible, with favorite destinations including New York (mostly for theater sprees), London, Barcelona, Budapest, Hong Kong, Australia and their charming second home on the west coast of Maui.
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James took up golf in 2008 and has now added weekly visits to the links to his full schedule. And ever the voracious reader, James enjoys fiction and biographies and is particularly attracted to authors like Jeffrey Archer, Ken Follett and David Baldacci. It’s an enviable life, to be sure. But if you ask James what he appreciates the most, the answer is quick
The Filler Files The gift that kept on taking It was the season of gift-giving so one doting dad in the U.K. decided to treat his seven-year-old son to a video game called “Jurassic World.” The game featured a way for the child to upgrade his adventure using “Dino Bucks” and that’s when the trouble began. Dino Bucks were readily available to the tyke who kept clicking and
to come and always the same: family. Son Keith and wife Rebecca with granddaughter Halle Mae (aged 2) and grandson Andrew Nathan (age six months) and daughter RJ, husband Jason and grandson Samuel “Sammy Cakes” (age 5) – these are the real trophies of his life’s work and aspirations. James believes that staying busy with activities you love and people you love makes for a rewarding life. And as you have read for yourself, he has tall shoulders!
playing but the youngster did not know that he was spending real money, explains the Association of Mature American Citizens. The charges - amounting to nearly $6,000 - eventually showed up on dad’s credit card. Dad had a fit and called the game’s purveyor who, full of the holiday spirit, refunded the full amount. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
February 1, 1960
Greensboro, North Carolina, four African American students sat down and ordered coffee at a lunch counter inside a Woolworth’s store. They were refused service, but did not leave. Instead, they waited all day. The scene was repeated over the next few days, with protests spreading to other southern states, resulting in the eventual arrest of over 1,600 persons for participating in sit-ins.
February 1, 2003
Sixteen minutes before it was scheduled to land, the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart in flight over west Texas, killing all seven crew members.
February 2, 1848
The war between the U.S. and Mexico ended with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. In exchange for $15 million, the U.S. acquired the areas encompassing parts or all of present day California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Texas.
February 3, 1870
The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, guaranteeing the right of citizens to vote, regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
February 3, 1913
The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, granting Congress the authority to collect income taxes.
February 4, 1861
Apache Chief Cochise was arrested in Arizona by the U.S. Army for raid-
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ing a ranch. Cochise then escaped and declared war, beginning the period known as the Apache Wars, which lasted 25 years.
The 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted. It set the date for the Presidential Inauguration as January 20, instead of the old date of March 4. It also sets January 3rd as the official opening date of Congress.
February 6, 1952
King George VI of England died. Upon his death, his daughter Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
February 7, 1795
The 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, limiting the powers of the Federal Judiciary over the states by prohibiting Federal lawsuits against individual states.
February 8, 1910
The Boy Scouts of America was founded by William Boyce in Washington, D.C., modeled after the British Boy Scouts.
February 9, 1943
During World War II in the Pacific, U.S. troops captured Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands after six months of battle, with 9,000 Japanese and 2,000 Americans killed.
The first Medal of Honor during World War II was awarded to 2nd Lt. Alexander Nininger (posthumously) for heroism during the Battle of Bataan.
February 10, 1967
The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, clarify-
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ing the procedures for presidential succession in the event of the disability of a sitting president.
lin Roosevelt issued an Executive Order requiring those living on the Pacific coast to report for relocation. Over 110,000 persons therefore shut down their businesses, sold off their property, quit school and moved inland to the relocation centers.
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In South Africa, Nelson Mandela, at age 71, was released from prison after serving 27 years of a life sentence on charges of attempting to overthrow the apartheid government.
February 11, 2011
In Egypt, President Hosni Mubarak resigned amid a massive protest calling for his ouster.
February 14
Celebrated as (Saint) Valentine’s Day around the world, now one of the most widely observed unofficial holidays in which romantic greeting cards and gifts are exchanged.
February 14, 1929
The St. Valentine’s Day massacre occurred in Chicago as seven members of the Bugs Moran gang were gunned down by five of Al Capone’s mobsters posing as police.
February 15, 1933
An assassination attempt on elected U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt occurred in Miami, Florida.
February 17, 1909
Apache Chief Geronimo (18291909) died while in captivity at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
February 19, 1942
Internment of Japanese Americans began after President Frank-
Astronaut John Glenn became the first American launched into orbit.
February 21, 1965
Former Black Muslim leader Malcolm X (1925-1965) was shot and killed while delivering a speech in a ballroom in New York City.
February 23, 1991
In Desert Storm, the Allied ground offensive began after a devastating month-long air campaign targeting Iraqi troops in both Iraq and Kuwait.
February 26, 1848
The Communist Manifesto pamphlet was published by two young socialists, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. It advocated the abolition of all private property and a system in which workers own all means of production, land, factories and machinery.
February 27, 1950
The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, limiting the president to two terms or a maximum of ten years in office.
February 28, 1994
NATO conducted its first combat action in its 45 year history as four Bosnian Serb jets were shot down by American fighters in a no-fly zone.
Fourth Annual Canada/Snowbird Fest
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he fourth annual Canada/ Snowbird Fest will be held February 27, and 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. This event is included in the $10 admission charge. On Saturday, there will be two performances in The Show, “Return to Paradise,” a Polynesian review with dancers and songs from the Polynesian Islands, including a Do Ho Tribute. Tickets for this event are $25. At 8 p.m., “Rollicking Rock Roll ’n’ R&B” concert will include performances by the following: The Coasters, Jack Marcellino of Sha Na Na, Freddie Pool of The Three Degrees, Peter Beckett and Ron Moss of Player. Also featured will be
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production numbers by The Saint Dolyz, Bethany Owens, Judy Bell of The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. Tickets are $25 to $75. Tickets for both events can be purchased by calling Bette King Productions at (760) 202-4007 or, www.bettekingproductions.com. 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. Attendees will 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. For more information visit www.bettekingproductions. com or call (760) 202-4007.
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? KNOW DID YOU
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abbits can see whats behind them without turning their heads. They have nearly 360 degree panoramic vision, allowing them to detect predators from all directions. They only have a small blind-spot in front of their nose.
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n 2007, a Swiss woman was unable to enter the U.S. because she had no fingerprints. She had a rare genetic disorder called “Adermatoglyphia” where a person is born without fingerprints. It is only known to occur in four extended families on earth.
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rank Sinatra and the Rat Pack are widely credited with helping end segregation in Las Vegas,
by refusing to perform in venues that wouldn’t allow black people.
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our nose is always visible to you. Your mind ignored it through a process called Unconscious Selective Attention.
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erlin the cat is capable of purring 67.8 db(A) loud – as loud as a vacuum cleaner.
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iberty, President Gerald Ford’s dog, was trained to create diversions in meetings. If Ford wanted to end a conversation in the Oval Office, he would signal Liberty and she would go to the guest wagging her tail, creating a natural break.
Indoor Water Garden with Betta Fish
to the bottom of the garden. Small stones are great to include because they help to keep the plants in place. Planting: Plant larger plants first. If plants came prepackaged, remove from packaging. Rinse off roots with room temperature water. Trim off any dead plant material. In the stones, dig a hole with your fingers and plant. Once the plant’s root system is in the hole, cover the roots with stones.
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righten your living space with these easy to make indoor water gardens complete with fish.
• a glass container • a betta fish • assorted aquarium plants • aquarium stones • decorative items (optional) • small colander • water conditioner • fish net • betta food Wash the Stones: In a colander, rinse the stones thoroughly to remove any debris or dust. Create the Base: Rinse the glass container and then gently add small stones to the bottom. The final layer of stones should be at least three to four inches deep. Ready for Planting: Try adding a variety of different sized stones
Accent Pieces: Add in optional accent piece(s) and continue to plant the large plants first. Add the smaller plantings last. Add Water: Carefully add water to the garden. Then add the water conditioner per package directions to help optimize the habitat for the betta fish. Acclimate the Fish: Once you are ready to introduce the fish to the water garden, it is important to acclimate their bodies to the garden’s water temperature. To do this, place the betta fish, while still in the packaging from the store, in the top of the water garden for about thirty minutes prior to release. With the fish net, gently scoop up the fish and transfer it to the water garden. Live plants can be found at your local aquarium store. Over time, be sure to replace any plantings that are not thriving as they can be detrimental to the health of your fish.
Heart Healthy Superfoods Oatmeal: Diets high in soluble fiber, foudn in steel-cut oats, decrease total and LDL cholesterol.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Monounsaturated fats lower LDL cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease.
Salmon: Oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect your heart.
Broccoli: This - and other green veggies like kale and spinach - have anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects.
Nuts: Walnuts, almonds and macadamia nuts, boast good for you mono and polyunsaturated fats.
Berries: They lower inflammation and have a host of other cardiovascular perks.
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efore cornmeal starred in polenta and rice became risotto, cornmeal was fried up as cornmeal mush and rice was eaten in beans and rice. These were peasant dishes at their best—based on local, inexpensive ingredients available to all. These foods weren’t gussied up with fancy sauces or garnishes; instead they were meals that conserved (and recycled) and made do with little. Peasant dishes, with their earthy, honest ingredients, now star in hip restaurants across the country, a testament to their lure and durability. Here’s a dish born out of a lean pantry. It’s perfect for adapting to what you have on hand and improvising at length. Braised Chicken and VegetablesThis recipe uses inexpensive flavorful chicken thighs and other pantry staples. • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• (1 cup) 2 carrots, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 3/4 cup white wine (Chardonnay) •1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth • 3 sprigs fresh thyme • 1 tomato, chopped Juice of 1 lemon • 1/2 tsp salt and freshly ground pepper • Lemon slices (optional) 1. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium. Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan. Add potato, onion and carrots; cook 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices). Add garlic, wine, broth, thyme, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Add chopped tomato, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired. Serves 4
• 1 potato, peeled and chopped • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
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February 11-21: Modernism Week, celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture. features eleven days and ten nights of cocktail parties, exhibitions, lectures, films, expos, home tours, and much more. For events schedule visit www. modernismweek.com. February 12 - 14. Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival. Ballooons, activities, kid’s zone, fine art show, DJ dance party and gourment food trucks. Take a tethered hot air balloon ride and enjoy sunrise slaunches and evening balloon glows. Cathedral City for more information call (760) 770-0396 or visit www. discovercathedralcity.com.
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February 12 - 21. Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Carnival is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight on weekends. Fair admission includes adult and kiddie carnival, live magic acts, interactive exhibits, food vendors, monster trucks, mini dwarf racing, demolition derby and headline entertainment. Entertainer include Trace Adkins, Ezequil Peña, Morris Day and the Time, KC and the Sunshine Band. Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82503 Highway 111, Indio. Visit www.datefest.org for tickets and schedule. February 20. The 70’s Time Machine Tour, at 8 p.m. Starring Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night and Denny Laine of Wings. 46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella. For tickets visit www.spotlight29.com or call (800) 585-3737. February 26 - February 28. The Producers, the Mel Brooks musical.
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FEBRUARY 2016
Modernism Week, February 11 - 21 A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud spectacle. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. For tickets visit www.mccallumtheatre.com or call (760) 340-2787. February 27 - February 28. Canada/Snowbird Fest, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event will feature many activities, vendors, programs and entertainment. Famous Tim Hortons coffee and poutine
will be served with other Canadian and U.S. favorites. For more information visit www.bettekingproductions.com or call (760) 202-4007. February 24. Wynonna and the Big Noise at 8 p.m. Country music superstar Wynonna’s career has always revolved around telling stories in song, whether performing with her mother as The Judds, or solo on her own mega-successful path. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. For tickets visit www.mccallumtheatre.com or call (760) 340-2787.