Entertainment
The 70’s Time Machine Tour at Spotlight 29 Casino
com. Spotlight 29 Casino’s Spotlight Showroom offers the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley.
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potlight 29 Casino is proud to present The 70’s Time Machine Tour on Saturday, February 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale at www.Spotlight29.
The 70’s Time Machine Tour stars the former lead singing front men of America’s most beloved bands together on one stage. The concert includes 25 decade-defining hits performed live by legendary stars of the 70’s, including Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night and Denny Laine of Wings. Relive the 70’s with songs like “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home,” “Inside Looking Out,” “One,” “Eli’s Coming,” and many more. Don’t miss this unforgettable night
featuring the 70’s rock songbook live on stage at Spotlight 29 Casino. All tickets are $35 and 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.
The 70’s Time Machine Tour Saturday, February 20 at 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino 46-200 Harrison Pl. Coachella (800) 585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com
This Week
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Wynonna and The Big Noise Pianist Svetlana Smolina Calendar of Events & Performances Curtain Time McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction The Full Monty at Palm Canyon Theatre Music in the Park The Buzz: News Around the Desert Dining: AJ’s on the Green Vintage Movie Poster Exhibit Nightlife Take Me Home Huey Sculpture at Palm Springs Air Museum Two World-Class Jazz Concerts at Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series Walk to End Alzheimers Day Trip: Winter Festival in Big Bear Film Review: Deadpool Friends of the Palm Springs Library Annual Book Sale
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Entertainment
Wynonna and The Big Noise at McCallum Theatre
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cCallum Theater presents Wynonna and The Big Noise on Wednesday, February 24, at 8 p.m. Country music superstar Wynonna’s rich, commanding voice has produced over 30 million albums sold worldwide, countless charting singles and over 60 industry awards including five Grammy Awards. Wynonna’s career has always revolved around telling stories. Whether she’s singing her countless hits or sitting down for a bold, honest appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Wynonna always gets her point across with unflinching honesty and wisdom gained over the course of her very public life. Wynonna is also a New York Times bestselling author with her candid 2005 memoir “Coming Home to Myself.” She expanded into fiction, drawing on her experience as a country music megastar, with “Restless Heart,” the story of aspiring country singer Destiny Hart whose rise to stardom leads her on a path of selfdiscovery grappling with love, loss, success, and surrender. Wynonna’s journey as one half of The Judds with her mother Naomi provides one of the most fascinating stories in country music history. Rising to superstardom in the early ‘80s with chart toppers like “Mama’s He’s Crazy,” “Why Not Me” and “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days),” The Judds were unstoppable, picking up multiple Grammy, Country Music Association (CMA) and Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards and selling more than 20 million albums. The duo’s initial run came to an end with a record-breaking farewell tour in 1991 after Naomi was diagnosed with Hepatitis C. While Wynonna went on to launch her successful solo career. Due to popular demand, The Judds embarked on two successful tours since Naomi’s initial retirement – 2000’s “Power to Change” tour and their recent outing “The Last Encore.”
Wynonna’s string of hit albums started with her quintuple Platinum 1992 solo debut “Wynonna.” That set spawned four #1 hits and was the bestselling country album by a female artist at that time. In 1994, Wynonna received the coveted Top Female Vocalist of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards. Wynonna went on to sell more than 10 million albums and reach new creative heights with six chart toppers of her own. In 2011, Wynonna debuted her new band Wynonna and The Big Noise and released their self-titled debut studio album Wynonna and the Big Noise in February 2016. Led by her husband, producer/ drummer Cactus Moser, the majority of the album was recorded in their home studio on the family farm in Tennessee. Wynonna has described the new album as “vintage yet modern,” encompassing country, Americana, blues, soul and rock. She says, “I have stripped myself of all the expectations of worrying about fitting into any format and just picked songs I love. This album is my favorite thing I’ve done so far.” Through the generosity of Harold Matzner, the McCallum Theater presents Wynonna and The Big Noise on Wednesday, February 24, at 8 p.m. Tickets are priced at $97, $77, $57 and $47 and are available at www.mccallumtheatre.com or by calling the Box Office at (760) 3402787. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.
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Entertainment
Pianist Svetlana Smolina at Camelot Theatres
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hen the Palm Springs Community Concert Association resumes its 2016 schedule on Monday, February 29, the gifted performer will be keyboard artist Svetlana Smolina. Dr. Smolina has performed widely in the US and abroad, being a frequent guest at music festivals worldwide including Salzburg, Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia (Chicago), St. Petersburg, Florence, Rotterdam, Moscow, Hanoi, and many others. Dr. Smolina, who is a graduate of the University of Michigan’s School of Music, is presently Artist in Residence at Temple University. Her classical repertoire varies widely from Chopin to Stravinsky, much it featured on the Decca/Phillips label, as
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well as Deutsche Grammophone. She has been a prizewinner in international piano competitions in Russia, Italy and the US. In 2014 she toured as a featured soloist with the Dublin Philharmonic in China and with the Thailand Philharmonic in Bangkok. The program gets underway at 7:30 p.m. in the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. Tickets for the performance are available at the door for $20 per person. (Tickets for the entire season of four concerts are just $50 per person.) The Palm Springs Community Concert Association is the oldest performing arts
organization in the Coachella Valley, bringing first rate performing artists to the desert for more than half a century. This is the third in a series of four concerts sponsored by the association for 2016– its 57nd season. This grass roots association of music lovers plans and finances its season by advance subscription and offers complimentary reciprocal participation in the concert events of 10 other Southern California “sister cities” in the Community Concert family. For further information or to become a member, visit www.psconcerts.org or call the office at (760) 770-0774.
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Calendar
Events & Performances February 18 thru February 28 ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Certified Farmers’ Markets IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas Smithsonian traveling exhibition focusing on the seldomviewed history and complex lives of people of dual African American and Native American ancestry. Fee admission and free parking. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079, 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 24. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 8.
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Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Fair has concerts, an adult and kiddie carnival, and everything you can imagine in between. Fair headliners include Ezequiel Peña, Trace Adkins, Morris Day and the Time with Sheila E., KC and the Sunshine Band and the popular Super Fiesta. For tickets, showtimes and theme days visit www. datefest.org.
The 70’s Time Machine Tour 8 p.m. Former lead singing front men of America’s most beloved bands together on one stage. Featuring Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night and Denny Laine of Wings. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com.
The Bill Cunlifee Septet 8 p.m. Enjoy world class jazz as the septet performs the music of Oliver Nelson. Free admission for students and active military, tickets $30. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www.petecarlsonsgolf.com.
Modernism Week Annual celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture. Features more than 250 events including the Modernism Show & Sale, Signature Home Tours, films, lectures, Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tours, nightly parties and live music, walking and bike tours, tours of Sunnylands, fashion, classic cars, modern garden tours, a vintage travel trailer exhibition, and more. For event schedule, times and tickets visit www.modernismweek.com. Jersey Boys The true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide – all before they were 30! McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2/19 Joshua Breakstone Trio 8 p.m. Enjoy world class jazz. Free admission for students and active military, tickets $20. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www. petecarlsonsgolf.com.
The Andy Martin Quintet 8 p.m. Enjoy world class jazz. Free admission for students and active military, tickets $25. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www. petecarlsonsgolf.com.
2/21 Rancho Mirage Music in the Park: Foghat 5 to 6:30 p.m. Pumped up boogie-rock brings audiences to their feet rocking to one of the classic bands known for their dynamic use of electric slide guitar. Primal American rock and roll is delivered at its best by this Brit band. Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, 71-560 San Jacinto Drive, Rancho Mirage. www.ranchomirageca.gov.
2/22 Tribute to Glen Miller and The Big Band Singers 7 p.m. Featuring The Tex Beneke Orchestra with special guests The Four Freshmen, Gina Eckstine, Polly Podewell, Madeline Vergari, Patty Clark, Jim Snodgrass and Nick Arnette. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www. mccallumtheatre.com.
2/24 Wynonna and The Big Noise 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 Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2/26 - 2/28 McCormick’s Palm Springs Collector Car Auction 8 a.m. Featuring nearly 600 vehicles ranging from late model Ferraris and European classics to American hot rods, muscle and antique cars. The auction is free and open to the public on Friday. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. www. classic-carauction.com, (760) 320-3290. Friends of the Palm Springs Library Annual Book Sale 8 a.m. Each spring the Friends of the Palm Springs Library hosts an Annual Book Sale with proceeds to benefit the Library. The sale is open to members only on Friday remaining days are open to the public. J.C. Frey Building (adjacent to Palm Springs Library), 1191 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. (760) 668-8838, www.friendsofthepalmspringslibrary.org.
2/26 - 2/28 Mata Ortiz Weekend 8 p.m. Come see a large selection of handcrafted and signed Mata Ortiz pottery from the best artists in the village. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, 67-616 E. Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. (760) 329-7610, www.cabotsmuseum.org.
2/27 Jackie Ryan and Her Trio 8 p.m. Enjoy world class jazz. Free admission for students and active military, tickets $25. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www. petecarlsonsgolf.com.
2/27 - 2/28 Fourth Annual Canada/Snowbird Fest 9 a.m. This year’s event will feature many activities, programs, entertainment and much more included in the $10 admission. Festival includes “Return to Paradise” and “Rollicking Rock Roll n’ R&B concerts. Agua Caliente Resort Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. (760) 202-4007, www. bettekingproductions.com.
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Curtain Time
The Von Trapps
on stage at the McCallum Theatre By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer
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s Palm Springs’ Palm Canyon Theatre heads into the last half of its season, you’ll notice its eclectic and ambitious programming includes something for everybody, with a smaller subscription option. The Broadway Musical Series:
• February 26 - March 13: “The Full Monty” • March 25 - April 3: “Sugar” (“Some Like It Hot”) • May 13 - May 22: “Cabaret” • July 8 - July 17: “Footloose” The Classic Series: • April 8 - April 10: “Altar Boyz” • April 22 - May 1: “Amadeus” You can still take advantage of The Snowbird Special: 4 shows for $100. Tickets and info: (760) 323-5123 or visiting www.palmcanyontheatre.com.
Native FilmFest Now in its 15th season, Native FilmFest, presented by Agua Caliente Cultural Museum March 1-6, is one of the highly regarded festivals of its kind, showcasing the best in films by, about and starring Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. Guest programmer Elizabeth Weatherford is Director of the Film and Video Center of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Besides the impressive list of films Thursday-Sunday, two special events will be available earlier in the week:
The Von Trapps at the McCallum Theatre on Wednesday, March 2 • 7 p.m. Tuesday , March 1: Views on Native Film, a wide-ranging discussion with Sterlin Harjoe (Muskogee Creek/ Seminole), the director of “Mekko,” the featured festival screening on Wednesday evening, and he will be joined by Steven Paul Judd (Kiowa/Choctaw), whose two shorts, “Round Dance” and “Ronnie BoDean,,” lead off the Thursday afternoon International Short Films screening. The latter stars Wes Studi, star of “The Last of the Mohicans,” the Toni Hillerman Navaho police series, and many other exceptional films. • 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2: Presentation of the Richard M. Minaovich Award for Distinguished Contributions to Indigenous Films. The award this year will
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be presented to acclaimed actor/director Sterlin Harjoe. His American film “Mekko” (90 minutes, 2015) has adult content. Both events will be held at Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. For tickets and information, please call, (760) 326-6565. I’ll give you the Thursday - Sunday film info in next week’s column.
The Desert Symphony’s “Classic Mystery Tour” Desert Symphony invites you to join them on their “Classical Mystery Tour” Thursday evening, March 24, at the McCallum Theatre.
Music Director Gary Berkson’s first half of the program features music by Leonard Bernstein, Henry Mancini, George Bizet and Meredith Willson. The second half is an all-Beatles program, featuring such hits as “Imagine,” “Yesterday,” “All You Need is Love,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and many others. For more information and to get your tickets early, phone the McCallum Box Office at (760) 340-2787 or go to the website www.mccallumtheatre.com.
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Curtain Time The Von Trapps McCallum Theatre’s Mitch Gershenfeld doesn’t give his personal imprimatur to many of the wonderful acts to grace the theater’s stage, but “The Von Trapps” is one of them, performing one night only, Wednesday, March 2. The story of the family who escaped Nazi-occupied Austria, moved to the United States and toured the world singing for two decades has inspired generations since the film “The Sound of Music,” released in 1964.
“Magic of Love” Desert Friends of the Developmentally Disabled presents “The Magic of Love,” the 4th Annual Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 21, at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage. Honoring Western University, the program features fashions and entertainment hosted by KMIR’s Manny the Movie Guy, with Magic by McHugh & Co.
The history continues as the great grandchildren of Captain and Maria von Trapp take up the family tradition anew. They recently completed a collaborative album along with Thomas Lauderdale and Pink Martini. Curtain Time: “The Von Trapps,” 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Ticket info: (760) 340-2787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com.
For tickets and info: (442) 666-8964 or visit, www.dfddnow.org.
Box Office • “Jersey Boys,” The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, February 20; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, February 21, McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Ticket info: (760) 3402787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com. • Music in the Park, 5 p.m. Sunday, February 21, Foghat boogie-rock, Rancho Mirage Community Park. For more information, visit www. ranchomirageca.gov. • Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” 8 p.m. Friday, February 26; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, February 27; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, February 28, McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Way, Palm Desert. Tickets and info: (760) 3402787 or www.mccallumtheatre.org. • “The Seahorse” by Edward J. Moore, 7 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, thru March 19, Groves Cabin Theatre, 8758 Desert Willow Trail,
Yucca Valley. Ticket info and directions: (760) 365-4523 • Music in the Park, 5 p.m. Saturday, February 27: “Broadway Show Stoppers,” featuring Broadway stars and students from David Green’s Musical Theatre University, Rancho Mirage Community Park. For more information, visit www.ranchomirageca.gov. • Smokey Robinson presents Human Nature, The Motown Show, 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, Stepping Out for College of the Desert, McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Ticket info: (760) 340-2787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com. • “Classical Mystery Tour” with The Desert Symphony, Thursday, March 24. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Ticket info: (760) 340-2787 or www. mccallumtheatre.com.
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Crossword
Special Event
McCormick’s Car Auction
at Palm Springs Convention Center
“ODDS ARE” Across 1 “___ show time!” 4 Graze 7 Trickery 10 Capp and Capone 13 Vet 14 Panting dog, e.g. 16 Upholstery problem 17 “I’m impressed!” 18 Insulin regulates the amount of it in the blood 19 Nashville-based awards org. 20 “You choose” 23 Meteorological effects 25 Kind of grass 26 Some small batteries 27 Rush job notation 28 “Alley ___!” 30 Heavy water, for one 31 Classic children’s nursery song 35 Remote abbr. 36 “I got an ___ my test!” 37 1970 Jack Nicholson film 45 Some grape sodas 46 Put to work
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Orange juice feature Harem rooms Car ad abbr. Hardly a he-man 1955 Marilyn Monroe movie, with “The” Chopper Better Publicity, slangily Hula hoop? Early MP3 sharing site Ninny Summer hrs. in D.C. “___ luck?” Common ID Big Apple inits.
Down 1 Phrase of commitment 2 Extremely 3 Librarygoer 4 Nips 5 1968 folk album 6 ___ de force 7 Football’s ___ Bowl 8 Change, as a clock 9 Early smartphone 10 Extremely old 11 Citrus drink 12 Spread out 15 Cousins of squids 21 Slangy denial
22 Kind of stand 23 Pillbox, e.g. 24 Volcano output 28 Wind up on stage? 29 Earthen pot 30 All: Prefix 32 Nights before 33 Those opposed 34 Numbskull 37 Overnighted, perhaps 38 “Eureka!” 39 Workbench attachment 40 Body substances 41 Huge 42 Banquette item 43 Golfer Ernie 44 007, for one 45 Key on some registers 49 “Homey!” 50 Full of energy 51 Unsmiling 53 Columbus ship 54 Goes bad 55 “Concord Sonata” composer 59 “Uh-uh” 60 No Clue
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fter 30 years, Keith McCormick is celebrating three decades in the car auction business with a new and larger location for the Palm Springs Collector Car Auction. Starting with the February 26-28 auction, the new location will be at the Palm Springs Convention Center near downtown, about four blocks from McCormick’s showroom located on Indian Canyon and Amado Road. The auction has been held at the Spa Resort Casino parking lot the past 15 years, which is scheduled for the construction of a new parking garage by the casino. “We will have a larger, redesigned auction tent,” McCormick said, and parking space for 580 auction cars. There will also be free parking for attendees at the threeday weekend auction. A free shuttle will operate between McCormick’s showroom and the Convention Center. A free round of champagne will begin each day of the auction. And a classic 1967 VW Bug will be auctioned for charity. The first auction, held in October 1985 at the Marquis Hotel (now called Hard Rock hotel), featured a total of 211 cars and trucks. With 109 vehicles sold, a 53 percent sales rate, the auction generated $1.2 million in gross sales. It was an impressive event, with drivers in tuxedo shirts and pink bowties. Some top cars
then included two Rolls Royce, a 1937 selling for $49,500 and a 1981 for $45,000. A 1985 Porsche brought in $32,300. Compare those figures with auction last November when 372 vehicles out of 535 generated nearly $7 million in sales, a 70 percent sales rate. A sales leader included a 1959 Cadillac Series 62 convertible in pristine condition, which sold for $136,000. The 30th anniversary auction will feature nearly 600 vehicles ranging from late model Ferraris and European classics to American hot rods, muscle and antique cars. The auction is free and open to the public on Friday, February 26. On Saturday and Sunday, a one-day pass is $15 per day or $25 for both days. The high attendance brings in highend cars, some worth well into six figures, McCormick said, as well as “a mix of vehicles in all price ranges, some as low as a few thousand dollars. I don’t want to lose touch with the average car collector.” The auction will stream live via the Internet for three days and people who register in advance may bid for via proxy bidding. At the previous auction, people tuned in from across the United States, Europe and New Zealand to bid on cars. To connect to the live broadcast, receive registration or more information, go to www.classic-caraution.com,
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On Stage
‘The Full Monty’ at Palm Canyon Theatre
The Full Monty cast
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ased on the hit 1997 British film of the same name, the Americanized stage version of The Full Monty is sure to arouse crowds at the Palm Canyon Theatre from February 26 through March 13. And, yes… come the finale, they will bare all! The story is centered around Jerry, played by Nicholas Sloan, an unemployed steelworker, who is desperate to make money or face losing partial custody of his 10-year-old son, Nathan, played by Fabrizio Ibanez. When Jerry and his buddy Dave, played by Jake Samples, hear how popular a group of Chippendales dancers have become in their hometown of Buffalo, New York, they decide to do one better, and promise “the full monty,” – a full strip show! Lacking everything from muscles to rhythm, Jerry and his troupe of unemployed and untrained misfits – portrayed
“The Full Monty”
February 26 - March 13 Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 323-5123
by Dion Khan (Horse), Timm McBride (Harold), Alex Enriquez (Ethan), and Scott Clinkscales (Malcom) – will work through a multitude of issues and trust in their camaraderie to complete the show and make thousands in a single night. Additional cast include Palm Canyon Theatre company members Morgana Corelli (Jeanette), Jamie Leigh Walker (Pam), Alisha Bates (Joanie), and Allegra Angelo (Estelle). The show is directed by Scott Smith with musical direction by Steven Smith. The Full Monty opens Friday, February 26, and runs weekends through Sunday, March 13. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32-$36. Student tickets are $15, with valid ID; student tickets must be purchased at the Box Office. For tickets, call the Palm Canyon Theatre Box Office at (760) 323-5123 or order online at www.palmcanyontheatre. org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive, across from Koffi inside The Corridor. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (760) 323-5123.
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Entertainment
Music in the Park
at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
Foghat
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he city of Rancho Mirage is hosting a series of free concerts to introduce the city’s magnificent new concert bowl through a series of concerts celebrating all genres of music. Foghat takes the stage on Sunday, February 21. Pumped up boogie-rock brings audiences to their feet rocking to one of the classic bands known for their dynamic use of electric slide guitar. Primal American rock and roll is delivered at its best by this Brit band.
Concerts are free with open seating on a first come, first served basis. Concerts start at 5 p.m., amphitheater opens to the public one hour before performance. The Rancho Mirage Amphitheater is located at 71-560 San Jacinto Drive in Rancho Mirage. Free parking is available at the park and adjacent to the park along San Jacinto Drive and in the lots of office complexes along San Jacinto Drive. Parking will also be available at The Rivier. Visit www.ranchomirageca.gov to view entire concert series schedule, details of all performances as well as venue information.
Broadway Show Stoppers! on Sunday, February 28. A celebration of Broadway’s most popular and award-winning musicals including “A Chorus Line,” “Hairspray,” “Chicago,” “The Producers” and many more will be performed by Broadway stars with back-up support from 20 talented students from David Green’s Musical Theatre University. Come see Roberta Gambarini perform the American songbook and jazz favorites on Sunday, March 5. She is a fixture on the international jazz circuit, appearing in major concert halls, festivals, and clubs around the globe.
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Art Up
Art in the Square at Indio’s City Hall
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he sidewalks and courtyard areas surrounding City Hall and the Indio Public Library will be the canvases for the Eighth Annual “Art in the Square,” slated for February 26-27
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event is open to the public and art supplies will be provided by the City of Indio’s Public Arts and Preservation Commission, free of charge to all who wish to participate.
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“Art in the Square is a fun community celebration event that allows our residents to show off their creativity in a public setting,” said Mayor Glenn Miller. “From the City’s perspective, it’s an event that helps promote art appreciation, especially among our younger residents. Every year we’re impressed by the talent of the participants, and it’s extremely rewarding for us to be able to provide a venue for them to express themselves.” “Art in the Square” was founded in 2009. This year’s event will kick off at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 26 with creative chalk art by professional artists followed by student art demonstrations. Drawing
areas will be designated to allow participants adequate space to create their own artwork. Mayor Miller will award prizes for the four best artworks at a closing ceremony at 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. Ten honorable mention certificates will also be given out. Indio City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio. For more information about the 8th Annual “Art in the Square,” please contact Indio City Staff at (760) 391-4120 or visit www.indio.org.
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The Buzz
News
around the desert Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Presents Short Films by Native Americans In association with Palm Springs Public Library, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum will show some of the best film shorts available from Native American and other Indigenous filmmakers. You will enjoy these poignant and entertaining film gems. This free public event will be held on Wednesday, February 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Public Library, 300 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call (760) 833-8169 or e-mail cvictor@accmuseum.org.
Desert Institute Presents Rock Art of Southern California
Discover the mystery of the enigmatic symbols left behind by the Indigenous Peoples with Archaeologist Daniel McCarthy on Sunday, February 21 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. This one-day field class will carpool from the Coachella Valley out to Corn Springs into the Salton Sea area and up to Idyllwild and include trips to at least three archaeological sites. Class discussions will focus on the people who made these images, how they were created, and their importance to those who created them and to us today. Participants will drive about 150 miles during the class. Carpooling is recommended. For more information, visit www.joshuatree.org or call (760) 367-5535.
Mata Ortiz Pottery Show and Sales at Cabot’s Museum
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum welcomes the incredible Mata Ortiz artisans to the annual Mata Ortiz Weekend at the Pueblo February 26 through 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Live demonstrations with the artists will be held daily. Event is free and open to the public. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is located at 67-616 East Desert View Avenue in Desert Hot Springs. For more information please visit, www.cabotsmuseum.org or call (760) 329-7610.
Ultimate Viewing Party for HBO Championship Boxing at Spotlight 29 Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present the ultimate viewing party for HBO Championship Boxing featuring the Junior Welterweight Championship fight between Terence Crawford and Hank Lundy. HBO Championship Boxing will be shown live in Hot Spot and Groove on Saturday, February 27 at 7 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests must be 21 years or older. For more information, visit www.Spotlight29.com, or call (760) 775-5566.
TKB Bakery & Deli on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in U.S. TKB Bakery & Deli has been named to Yelp’s 2016 list of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States, it was announced last week. The Indio sandwich shop, located at 44-911 Golf Center Parkway, placed fifth overall in the popular website’s annual ranking of the country’s best restaurants, food stands, delis, izakayas, food trucks and more. For more information, visit www.tkbbakery.com or call (760) 347-7770.
Pancake Fundraiser in Cathedral City The Friends of Cathedral City Library invites everyone for a Pancake Fundraiser at the Cathedral City Applebee’s at 32-400 Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City on Saturday, February 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. Adult cost is $6, children $3, cash only please. The Friends of Cathedral City Library is volunteer based, nonprofit (501c) organization dedicated to bringing educationally relevant programs to the residents of Cathedral City including the important Summer Reading programs for children. For more information call (760) 321-6679.
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Astrology
Horoscopes
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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. Call for the Lowest and Best Tours in the Valley. We have been in business for 20 years now. The original PS Windmill Tour Company. Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The original Rich & Famous City Celebrity Tour, Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Indian Canyon Tour, Daily at 9 a.m. Also offering Combination Tours. Call for reservations at (760) 320-1365 or visit www.thebestofthebesttours.com. 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.
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, (760) 327-6555 or visit www.moortengarden.com. 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. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. For more information call (760) 329-7610 or visit www.cabotsmuseum.org.
enus in Aquarius is good news for our social stars — though, in some cases, not quite as energizing to romantic life. The Aquarian energy tends to focus on friendship and easy ties and doesn’t want to get bogged down in heavy emotional content. If it were a movie, it would be science fiction or comedy. You can safely leave the Kleenex at home! ARIES (March 21-April 19). Money and security are important to you. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re uptight just because you need to know the details connected to your financial security. It doesn’t make you uptight; it makes you smart. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll make practical choices, honor tradition and show up where you’re expected. At some point you’ll wonder what’s in it for you — a natural response to these circumstances. You’ll find out the answer to that soon enough. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Common interests and social activities are at the center of a relationship right now, but there has to be more than that at the center for this to work well. Dig deeper and note what else is there. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are devoted to your loved ones and domestic life, but you have many tastes and interests outside of the realm of what your friends and family can understand.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You know right away what is for you and what is not. However, you won’t say no right away, because you care about people’s feelings. Later, you’ll be glad you make the effort to let them down gently. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Hard-selling isn’t your thing. You prefer to present your case then step back and let people draw their own conclusions. Today’s situation is different. There’s more at stake, and it will be worth it to push and make it happen. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll do more to push a group’s agenda than you would ever do to forward your own private interests. Think about this. Don’t you deserve as ferocious a fight as you’re giving on behalf of others? SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). People will remember what you told them first and also the last thing you said. As for the middle, well, blame it on the diminishing attention span of the new world; then find another way to get that important message across. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve a need for close personal relationships, but this need is not as driving or overwhelmingly big for you as it is for some. You can relate with compassion to the intense souls of your life while still maintaining perspective. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Although you approach the problem from a different place, you will come to the same solution as another great mind across the way. This is not happening by accident. Take it as a hint and let it bring you together. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This day comes complete with the gifts of a rare quality of warmth, affection and attraction. Enjoy and, while you’re at it, save a little piece of this so you can recall it better later. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Diplomacy is often the best way to go, but in today’s instance this is not the case. You’ll be better off to take a stand for what you really believe; otherwise you’ll wind up in a tight spot later.
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33570 Walton Circle, Corner LOT, Nice Location
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73039 Banff St., 2/2, Wood Laminate Floor, Priced to Sell!
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32870 Bloomfield Ave., 2/2 + Bonus Room, New A/C
$59,900
73390 Broadmoor Dr., Updated, NEW Kitchen/Baths, Windows
$59,900
32141 Saucon Valley, 2/1, Neat + Clean, F/TK, Outside Deck
$63,500
32121 Saucon Valley, 2/2, New Windows, 433A-For LOAN
$65,000
33249 Laura Dr., 2/2 + Den, F/TK, Close to C.H.
$66,000
73250 Broadmoor Dr., 2/2, Updated, Large Corner Lot
$67,500
32180 Westchester Dr., 2/2, Furnished, Great Deck, Garage
$69,900
33120 Laura Dr., 2/2, Furnished, Sheetrock, 2-Car Garage
$69,900
32725 Westchester Dr., 2/2, Updated, Furnished Turnkey
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32790 Flagstaff Ave., 2/2 + Den, NEW Flooring + NEW A/C
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32857 Bloomfield Ave., 2/2, F/TK, Large Patio, Open F.P.
$79,900
32160 Westchester Dr., 2/1.5, Updated, F/TK, Backyard Deck
$79,900
73401 Colonial Dr., 2/2, Furnished, Open F.P., Large Patio
$84,900
73597 Algonquin Place, 2/2 + den, Golf Course, New Windows
$89,000
33611 Acapulco Trail, 2/2 + Den, NEW Furnace + A/C
$89,900
73281 Puebla Dr., 2/2 + Den, Updated, Owner May Carry
$92,500
33483 Barcelona Dr., 2/2/ Triple-wide, Furn/TK
$94,500
73556 Algonquin Pl., 2/2, Very Updated, F/TK
$97,000
33190 Acapulco Trail, 2/2, Desert View
$97,500
33641 Les Rd., 1991 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Outside Living
$98,700
33497 Acapulco Tr., 2/2, F/TK, Golf Course #3
$99,900
32491 Westchester Dr., 1997 Model, Sheetrock, Updated
$99,900
32850 Guadalajara, 1979, 2/2, Desert View
$103,500
73326 Broadmoor Dr., 2/2, Golf Course
$106,000
33001 Guadalajara Dr., 2/2 + Den, Golf Course, Enclosed Patio
$109,900
73659 Algonquin Place, 2/2, Golf Course, Owner Will Carry
$117,500
32704 Tucson Place, 2/2, Corner Lot, F/TK, Updated
$118,900
32877 Guadalajara Dr., 2/2, Golf Course, Furnished Turn-key
$125,000
33321 Tubac Trail, 2/2 + Den, Golf Course, Triple-wide, F/TK
$129,500
33150 Laredo Cir., 2/2, detached garage, Golf Course, 433A
$135,000
32680 San Miguelito Dr., 2/2, Approx. 1600 SF, G.C., Updated
$136,900
73371 Broadmoor Dr., 2/2, Updated, Golf Course, Garage
$139,900
73380 Colonial Dr., 3/2, 2002 Model, Sheetrock, F/TK
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$154,500
33490 Laura Dr., 2/2, Gorgeous Inside, Golf Course, F/TK
$154,900
73851 White Sands Dr., 3/2/2 Pool/Spa, G.C. View, F/TK
$199,000
PALM DESERT CONDO: 75215 Via Manzano, 3/2 , 1184 Sq. Ft.
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73961 White Sands Dr., 3/2/2, G.C. View, Updated
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33859 Palm Lake Circle, VILLA, 3-2-2 Outstanding #4 Views!
$249,900
BERMUDA DUNES: 78328 Desert Mountain Circle, 3/3, 2256 Sq. Ft.
$339,500
Dining
AJ’s on the Green the world on your plate! By Lucinda Sue Crosby For Desert Entertainer
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hef Art Herrera and Front-ofthe-House man John Farrow, coproprietors of AJs on the Green in Cathedral City, have always been interested in the food of far-away places. They spent some nomadic years trekking to Morocco, France, Southeast Asia and Spain learning how to reproduce exotic global culinary cultures and techniques. For good measure, they also undertook more conventional Cordon Bleu training to round out their bona fides.
AJ’s on the Green
36-200 Date Palm Drive Cathedral City (inside Date Palm Country Cub) Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. till Midnight Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (760)- 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
Upon returning to the US, John and Art created major buzz in Seattle with their Greenbank Gourmet Catering biz and then eagerly embraced a synchronistic series of coincidences that lured them to the Coachella Valley. While working for Bristol Farms, they investigated some interesting sites before happening on this gem box of a restaurant in its wooded, pond-side locale. If you’re wondering why this information concerns YOU … well it does only if you’re interested in sampling a unique global fusion-style cuisine that leads straight to taste bud bliss. Because, surrounded by the fairways and ponds of Date Palm Country Club’s picturesque executive golf course, you will discover a truly charming hideaway that is also quite well known among foodies and gourmands. With some elbow grease, decorative taste and inventive menu development, Art and John have produced a casually elegant dining room with food and drink impressive enough to have recently won Readers’ Choice honors in several categories from Desert Magazine’s annual Best of the Valley for 2015-16. Earth-toned walls showcasing original art work by award winning painter, Bob Bengtsson, create a harmonious ambience also featuring crisp ecru table cloths and comfortable, drawing room-style chairs. A baby grand takes pride of place on the stage area; the bistro-style Splash Bar is separate, lively.
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Pan seared duck with black currant demi John and Art agree wholeheartedly on the “AJs Philosophy”: “We have always had a passion for restaurants that use the freshest ingredients,” Chef Art said. “On top of that, we aim to provide a quality experience; that’s what we strive for the little personal touches … the customer’s preferred cocktail or a favorite table, not to mention unusual combinations of ingredients and the dozen other carefully considered but unexpected twists that make eating interesting.” John added, “We like to give the kind of experience we look for when we go out – memorable, personalized and high quality.”
As an example, Chef Art only uses Gold Star Angus House beef for the Prime Rib Special (available one Saturday a month, reservations suggested). Certified Angus Beef (CAB) selections also include the Red Wine Braised Short Ribs (fall-off-thebone tender) and Grilled Rib Eye Steak (meaty and moist) as well as the Steakknife and Haystack Burgers (both available in the bar/lounge and patio). AJs offers a decadent Date Rumaki (rolled in Applewood-cured bacon) and the devilishly good grilled shrimp on sugar cane skewers. Happily, these off the beaten track appetizers have been augmented by an alluring Bar Bites menu
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Scallop sliders Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast (ahhh!) is the latest dish to debut, while from the ocean, my two picks would be the grilled Wild Teriyaki Glazed Mahi Mahi (with coconut rice pilaf, fresh strawberry salsa, and seasonal veggies) and my personal numero uno, the pan-seared Atlantic salmon (on a bed of Mediterranean couscous and red quinoa with baby kale, finished with an orange compound butter).
The haystack burger – which includes international offerings like Patrick Evans Sausage Fulvio Sausage Pizza Bombs, Moroccan Spiced Lamb Meatballs, Coconut Shrimp, Pork Carnitas Nachos, Spring Roll or the quirky, zesty Jalapeno Pickle Fries. And let’s not forget their home made potato chips … Most of these items are priced to please at between $7 and $11 per plate, with a 20 percent discount between 2 and 7 p.m. daily in the Splash Bar. I recommend mixing, matching and sharing dishes to give your party of guests a chance to enjoy several smaller plates while enjoying Chef Art’s boundless imagination. The lunch and dinner menus reflect a slightly more traditional approach. The
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hef Art and John also offer inspirationally conceived wine dinners pairing noted vintages with well-known dishes from the same region. And don’t forget their new Sunday Brunch menu that tempts with a sampling of some of each of their menus, with a number of lunch items available after noon. AJ’s serves Brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., on the patio, weather permitting.
And where would a fine restaurant be without a fabu wine list or a mixologist versed in the mysteries of adult liquid libation? Santiago, a bartender with a big smile and a world-class moustache is understandably proud of his Bloody Mary crafted from scratch and garnished with house-pickled veggies … or his Jalapeno Martini (muddled fresh jalapeno, Simple Syrup and the juice of 2-3 limes poured into a sugar-rimmed glass). AJs also pours Hangar 24 brews on tap. An additionally delightful aspect of AJ’s is the range of nightly entertainment. From open mic nights to jazz jams to Fantasy Friday Drag Shows to piano bar evenings featuring well known desert keyboardists like Linda Peterson, Eric Lindstrom and the ever popular Bill Marx, AJs on the Green is ready, willing and able to deliver the music – usually with no cover charge or minimum. Please check their website for more detailed info – and consider making reservations for special events. As you can see, Chef Art and John have the kind of vision and ambition, not to mention experience, that can turn your palate on its ear and a meal into an event. Want to make your next evening one you’ll never forget? Looking for a new hip night on the town? AJ’s on the Green is awaiting your discovery.
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Art Up
Vintage Movie Poster Exhibit in Palm Springs
These 1950s posters are part of the private collection of Jim Cook of Nostalgia Palm Springs. Each piece has its roots in Palm Springs and ties the stars who lived and played there, plus the locations where they were filmed featuring the iconic art of Hollywood’s heyday. Many show the signs of age that make them unique. Visitors to the Vintage Movie Poster Exhibit can expect to see official movie posters for mid-century classics like “Palm Springs Weekend” and the “Long Long Trailer.”
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im Cook’s The Vintage Movie Poster Exhibit returns to Palm Springs for a special limited engagement (now through March 6). The exhibit pays tribute to mid-century Hollywood and its impact on Palm Springs with original movie posters featuring legendary film stars with strong ties to Palm Springs including Alan Ladd, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Liberace and Lucille Ball.
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John P. Monahan, owner of The Five Hundred, feels the building offer the perfect setting for the exhibit. “The Five Hundred has Hollywood roots,” explains Monahan. “It was once owned by Alan Ladd, the American actor and producer who starred in block busters like Shane and the Great Gatsby. Back in the 50s Ladd and his wife Sue turned the first two floors of the building into an upscale hardware and decor center - selling everything homeowners needed during the mid century building boom - from hammers and nails to rich thread count bedding and other home accessories.” The Five Hundred is locted at 500 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Exhibit is open daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information visit, www.nostalgiaps.com.
Southern California Premier of ‘All Cats Are Grey’
esert Film Society presents the Southern California premiere of “All Cats Are Grey.” Showing is on Saturday, February 20 at 9:30 a.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. with film introduction at 9:20 a.m.
while Dorothy has grown up in its heart. They probably never would have spoken if one day Dorothy hadn’t decided to come knocking at his door. She’s heard he’s a detective and she wants him to help her find her biological father.
Paul is a detective in his forties. Dorothy, almost 16, is going through a serious identity crisis. Paul lives on the fringe of Brussels’ self-righteous society,
For more information call (760) 7700507 or www.desertfilmsociety.com. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs.
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AMERICAN Vicky’s of Santa Fe 45100 Club Dr., Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com La Quinta Cliffhouse 78-250 Highway 111 760-360-5991 www.laquintacliffhouse.com
Sizzling fajitas agave at Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill
ITALIAN Riccio’s Steak and Seafood 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-3111 www.ricciossteakandseafood.com
AMERICAN
AMERICAN
AJ’s on the Green 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
Solanos Bistro 78-075 Main St., Suite 105, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com
The Grill on Main 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com
The Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-9989 www.stuftpizzabarandgrill.com
La Rue Wine Bar 78-015 Main St., Suite 109, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com
Woody’s Burgers 317 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Old Town Coffee Company 78-100 Main St., Suite 102, La Quinta (760) 564-5233
Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061
Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710 www.goodyscafe.com
Las Casuelas Terraza 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com
Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
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MEXICAN Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070 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
Alberto’s Ristorante 71-416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 346-3221 www.albertos-ristorante.com
Monsoon Indian Cuisine 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-2700 www.monsoonindiancuisine.com
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill 265 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
India Oven 35-875 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 770-3918 www.india-oven.com
Trilussa Ristorante 68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
MEXICAN
SEAFOOD Pacifica Seafood Restaurant 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 674-8666 www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com Fisherman’s Market and Grill www.fishermans.com 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1766 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6533 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601
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Nightlife
Nightlife
February 18 thru February 24 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAY - 2/18 AJ’s on the Green Francesca Amari Jazz Duo, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 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 The Palm House Rose Malette and Stanley Butler from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Smooth Brothers, 7 p.m. to closing 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.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 Vicky’s of Santa Fe The band Flyer from 4 to 6 p.m. Carolyn Martinez & Trio, 6:30 to 10 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
FRIDAY - 2/19 AJ’s on the Green Gilmore Rizzo and Bryan Miller, 6:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com The Grill on Main The Rockaholics 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 The Palm House The Palm House Band, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
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John Stanley King band at Vicky’s of Santa Fe Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at Blue Bar, 8 p.m. DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.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 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 Rose Mallett Trio at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
SATURDAY - 2/20 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) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com The Grill on Main Rob Martinez & Friends at 9 p.m.
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Nightlife SATURDAY - 2/20 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 The Palm House The Palm House Band, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 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. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.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, 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 - 2/21 AJ’s on the Green Concerts on the Green with Carolyn Martinez, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.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 Las Casuelas Terraza Palm Spring Sound Company at 12 p.m. 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com The Palm House Jazz Jam with David Ring Trio, 3 to 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Three-Sixty North Bar and Grill Chris Gore Group Pro Jam, 7 to 10 p.m. 360 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1773 Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King & Trio, 6 to 9:30 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 - 2/22 AJ’s on the Green Piano Bar with Bill Marx, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
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Nightlife MONDAY - 2/22 The Palm House David Ring Jazz, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
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.
CATHEDRAL CITY Trilussa Ristorante, 68-718 East Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 328-2300. Daily happy hour from 4 to 7 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.
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 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 Sweet Baby J’ai at 6:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.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 - 2/23 AJ’s on the Green Rotating Piano Bar from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Michael D’Angelo 6:15 to 9:15 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.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 The Palm House Peter Curtis Henry Franklin, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costly & Trio from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers John Bolivar and Barney McClure, 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
WEDNESDAY - 2/24 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Jam with Shelley Yoelin & Friends from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 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 The Palm House Linda Peterson, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 320-8041 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 Chuck Alvare Allstar Session at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Venues and entertainers: Please email information at least two weeks in advance to news@desertentertainer.com
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Art Up
Take Me Home Huey Sculpture
at Palm Springs Air Museum
Take Me Home Huey by artist Steve Maloney
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ake Me Home Huey is more than a work of art: It’s quite a story. Intending to draw attention to the sacrifices made by veterans and the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, artist Steve Maloney partnered with Light Horse Legacy (LHL), an Arizonabased nonprofit and USA Vietnam War Commemorative Partner focused on Post-Traumatic Stress. LHL acquired, reskinned and restored the aircraft for Maloney, who then transformed it into art for healing. Light Horse Legacy’s founder, Dave Barron, researched the history of Huey #174 and reunited surviving soldiers and families connected to the aircraft. Maloney went further, commissioning a song, fashioning an educational website, and creating a documentary film to accompany the piece. All will be available to viewers of the work at the Palm Springs Air Museum. A digital exhibition guide for Take Me Home Huey can be accessed thru smart-phones. The sculpture will be on exhibit from now through April 30 at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The 42-foot sculptural
work, Take Me Home Huey. The sculpture’s mission is to raise awareness of and bring assistance to those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress. Palm Springs is the starting point for a cross-country tour of the mixed-media installation created from the remains of a historic U.S. Army Huey helicopter that was shot down in 1969 during a medical rescue in Vietnam. The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and honor our veterans while educating future generations. One of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft, plus Korean & Vietnam era aircraft; 9,200 volume Library, flight simulators and tours through a flyable B-17 are housed in 65,000 square feet of climate controlled exhibit space. Movies show in the Buddy Rogers Theatre continuously after 11 a.m. Open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., admission ranges from $9 to $16, free for children 5 and under, and for active military with ID. Family rates are available for one or two adults and 3 children. www.palmspringsairmuseum. org , (760) 778-6262
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Entertainment
Two world-class jazz concerts at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers series
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wo world-class jazz concerts will take place at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis’ Jazz for Jazz Lovers. Friday, February 26, the Bill Cunliffe Septet performs the music of Oliver Nelson. Performing Saturday, February 27 is vocalist Jackie Ryan and her trio. Both concerts begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 on Friday, and $30 on Saturday. Students and active military are free. Non-profit proceeds support music education for young musicians in the Coachella Valley. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis is located at 73-741 Highway 111 in Palm Desert. (760)5683263, www.petecarlsonsgolf.com. Jackie Ryan is an outstanding jazz vocalist who performs in the tradition of Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee,
Carmen McRae, and Diana Krall. Jackie sings the entire range of jazz, blues, gospel, love songs, Spanish ballads, and sambas. Jackie sings in a 3 ½ octave range, and has a wonderful magnetic stage presence. Jackie brings the spirit out of the lyrics in each song she sings, and creatively phrases with an extraordinary gifted intimacy that shows her unique identity. Jackie sparkles and swings with style, control, pitch, and rhythm, and is a true jazz original who charms with soul, straight from her heart. Jackie has worked with the Clayton Family, Tamir Hendelman, Jeff Hamilton and many jazz greats. Her trio includes pianist Jon Mayer, bassist Chris Conner, and drummer Roy McCurdy.
Jackie Ryan
Bill Cunliffe
Bill Cunliffe and his Septet will perform the music from “The Blues and the Abstract Truth,” widely regarded as one of the most significant American jazz recordings of the modern jazz era. Originally composed, arranged, and performed by Oliver Nelson in 1961, the
music from this recording is considered Nelson’s most acclaimed work. The music expressed the blues in a trend towards greater harmonic simplicity and subtlety that was also the theme in Miles Davis’ famed “Kind Of Blue.” In 2008 pianist, composer, and arranger Bill Cunliffe recorded a tribute to Oliver Nelson with “The Blues and the Abstract Truth, Take 2.” Bill will feature seven world-class musicians to perform this great jazz work. Bill’s swinging, lyrical style, that is creative, melodic, soulful, and inventive, has won Bill several “Down Beat” award, the 1989 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Award, the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement of Oscar Peterson’s “West Side Story” medley, the Kimmel Jazz Center Award, five Grammy nominations, two Emmy nominations, and one NAACP Image Award nomination for scoring Kareem Abdul Jabbar’s documentary film “On the Shoulders of Giants,” about jazz and basketball in Harlem in the ‘30s. Bill has 24 recordings as a leader, has written five jazz piano instructional books. Bill is an artist who plays solo piano, in trios, combos, Big Band in jazz, classical, pop, and the music of Mexico and Brazil. Bill is described as charming, witty, warm, and humble. Don’t miss these two world-class jazz performances, February 26 and 27 at Pete Carlson’s. This Week: Friday, February 19, 8 p.m. Joshua Breakstone Trio. The Andy Martin Quintet perform on Saturday, February 20 at 8 p.m.
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Special Event
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Will Donato to perform take place. The website to register teams and individuals is now open at www. alz.org. Click on the Walk icon for the Coachella Valley Walk in Palm Desert. Donato will perform at approximately 10:30 a.m. when walkers return and before awards ceremonies begin at the amphitheater. Joining Donato on stage is up-and-coming local saxophonist Chase Huna.
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ational recording artist/saxophonist Will Donato will perform at The Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2016 on Saturday, February 27, at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Donato has performed at the walk each year for the past several years as a tribute to his mother who had Alzheimer’s disease, and in support of the Alzheimer’s Association that provides support and care for an estimated 11,000 Coachella Valley residents with the disease, and some 33,000 families and caregivers who daily face the challenge of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s opens with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies start at 9 a.m. and the walk gets underway at 9:30 a.m. on a clearly marked course throughout the park, returning to the amphitheater where a health fair, festivities and awards
Donato is an award-winning composer whose 2014 CD release, Universal Groove, is his fifth solo CD release on Innervision Records. His current hit radio single, “Jay Walkin,” produced by Steve Oliver, is on the Billboard Chart Top 30. Donato has performed with some of the best known musicians of the genre, namely Al McKay of Earth Wind and Fire, Bruce Conte of Tower of Power, Ricky Lawson Musical Director for Michael Jackson, Steve Reid of The Rippingtons, Steve Oliver, Greg Karukas, Nick Colionne. He also fronted Steve Reid’s Bamboo Forrest for four years. More than 24 sponsors and health fair exhibitors will be on hand at the 17th annual fundraising walk to meet and visit with walkers, family members, and community volunteers. The walk benefits the national Alzheimer’s Association’s ongoing programs and services in the Coachella Valley. Individual, family and friend, and corporate teams are encouraged to sign up now online and start fundraising for Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
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Day Trip
Winter Festival in Big Bear
fat bikes only with a minimum 4” tire width (tire studs OK). Both events have well-marked routes with a fully-staffed radio team and aid stations positioned throughout the course. There is a nohost bar and barbeque happening all day that includes music and vendor expo. Both snowshoe and fat bike rentals are available on site or can be reserved in advanced at www.snowshoebigbear.com (for snowshoes) or www.fatbikebigbear. com (for fat bikes). Please note, fat bike rentals are limited and it’s highly recommended to reserve in advance. On Sunday, February 28 the festival continues at Snow Summit Resort with a snowshoe and fat bike demo course and fat bike criterium race. Once again, there is music, a vendor expo, and no-host bar and barbeque.
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rganizers of Big Bear Cycling and Open Air Big Bear have produced the inaugural Big Bear Winter Festival, which features fat bike rides and snowshoe races on professionally groomed, snow-covered US Forest Service roads and single track trails. Big Bear Winter Festival is Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28 at Snow Summit Resort with two sporting events as the main attractions, Fat Bike Big Bear and Snowshoe Big Bear. Snowshoe Big Bear kicks off Big Bear Winter Festival on Saturday, February 27 at 8 a.m. with three different snowshoe races of 5k, 10k and 22k. The races challenge athletes from the sound of the gun all the way to the finish line. It begins at the base of Snow Summit and ascends onto professionally- groomed forest trails west of the resort. The course meanders through the woods and descends back to the base of Snow Summit to a welcoming, festive atmosphere. Fat bikes set the stage Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Participants have a choice to ride four designated routes of 6, 10, 14 and 18 miles on groomed courses by Snow Summit’s groomers. It’s limited to
Online registration for the snowshoe races is available at www.snowshoebigbear.com and registration for fat bike rides is available at www.fatbikebigbear. com. Friday night registration is 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Same-day registration for the snowshoe races is at 7 a.m. and registration for fat bike rides is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 22k snowshoe race starts at 8 a.m., the 10k races starts at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K race at 8:30 a.m. An awards ceremony immediately follows. Online registration is $40 for the 5k, $50 for the 10k and $60 for the 22k. Fat bike rides on Saturday, February 27 start at 1 p.m. Participants have a choice of 6, 10, 14 and 18 mile rides, rates are $50 each ride. A discounted rate of $80 is available for participants who sign up for both a snowshoe race and fat bike ride. Additional details including course maps and video are also available online at www.SnowShoeBigBear.com or www.FatBikeBigBear.com. For all there is to see and do in beautiful Big Bear Lake, make lodging reservations or request a free Visitors Guide log on to www.Bigbear.com or call (800) 424-4232.
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Film Review
‘Deadpool’
is fast, funny — and definitely not for kids scarred and disfigured also gave him the “superpower” of cellular regeneration. That means when a body part gets shot through, smashed, hacked off, stabbed, incinerated or blown to bits, he just has to give it a little time—it’ll grow back.
Ryan Reynolds is Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, Deadpool By Neil Pond
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or the past few years, there’s been some major comic-book movie buzz about one of the minor characters on the superhero-spandex spectrum. Deadpool, a latecomer Marvel Comics anti-hero introduced onscreen in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), had actually been making appearances in comic books since the early 1990s, later appearing in video games, TV cartoons and in a line of promotional toy figures. Originally a mentally unstable, mutated villain, he reforms a bit, morphing into more of a motor-mouthed, smacktalking, skull-cracking vigilante, for his first feature film.
“Deadpool”
Starring Ryan Reynolds and Morena Baccarin Directed by Tim Miller 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.
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Of course, the movie has an obligatory cameo by Marvel’s founder, Stan Lee. Groundbreaking 1960s-‘70s singeractress Leslie Uggams appears as Blind Al, Deadpool’s sightless roommate. Fanboys will be delighted to see lovely Morena Baccarin, from TV’s Gotham, The Flash and Homeland as Wade’s beautiful girlfriend Vanessa, who helps give the story a thumping romantic heart. And stay until the credits are over for one parting
bon mot, a movie postscript that—unlike other Marvel outings—looks not to the future but instead to the past, to another memorable movie afterword. Randy, raw and gleefully gritty, nastier, bloodier, more violent and riotously raunchier than any Marvel movie ever, Deadpool is just what a lot of fans have been waiting for—especially if they’ve been waiting for a “superhero” who swears, farts, babbles, jokes, listens to Wham!, loves unicorns, enjoys rough sex…and sure seems to get into his job a lot more than Thor, Batman or Superman ever did.
Returning to the role after the X-Men flick, Ryan Reynolds rips into the part with something-to-prove gusto—namely, that he can, indeed, headline a comicbook movie that doesn’t stink. The funky jade juju of The Green Lantern had been following him around since 2011, and he addresses it head-on—and crushes it—in the hilarious, snarky opening credits…and a couple of times later, too, just for good measure. The smart, razor-sharp script, from Zombieland scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Warnick, is a nonstop comic spray of R-rated barbs, f-bomb zingers, sarcastic spatter and wide-ranging pop-cultural riffery that often lampoons even itself. This is clearly not your comic-book movie of yesteryear, or even yesterday, and Deadpool is no clean-cut Captain America. “I may be super, but I’m no hero,” he tells us in an opening scene, an extended, operatic clash in which he lays into an armada of bad guys like a psychopathic Spider-Man on speed, quipping nonstop as decapitated heads fly, brains splatter, bones snap and bodies are sliced, diced and impaled on his twin samurai swords like pieces of juicy kabob meat. Deadpool (his name comes from a wager about who’d be the first to die) isn’t afraid of getting injured. Torturous laboratory experiments that left Wade Wilson, his real-life alter ego, hideously
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Special Event Friend of the Palm Springs Library host annual book sale
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riends of the Palm Springs Library (FOPSL), an organization dedicated to promoting community interest in the Palm Springs Public Library, will host their Annual Book Sale, with proceeds to benefit the Library. Part and full time area residents are encouraged to attend and to become members of the organization. The first night of the sale is open to members only (with memberships sold at the door), and the remaining days are open to the public. This year’s sale will take place in the J.C. Frey Building, 1911 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs (adjacent to the Library) from Friday-Sunday, February 26-28: Members Preview: Friday, February 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. Public Invited: Saturday, February 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bag Day: Sunday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($3 per bag)
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“We are always in need of new or gently used books, CDs, and books on tape,” explains Richard Ellis, Book Sales Chair. “Many of these donated materials are put into the library collection, and save the library from having to purchase them. The rest are sold in our daily and online sales, as well as in the Annual Sale.” The books, DVDs, CDs and audiobooks available at this sale are all new stock. For those interested in making a donation, there is a bin located at the main entrance to the library. For larger donations, call (760) 668-8838. For more information about these and other events, call (760) 668-8838, or visit www.friendsofthepalmspringslibrary. org. The website offers information on how to become a member, register for events, and offers instructions on how to volunteer or make a donation.
Palm Desert Greek Festival
ome out for the 2016 Palm Desert Greek Festival at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 74-109 Larrea, Palm Desert. Enjoy authentic Greek Food, Appetizers, Pastries, Greek Beer and Wine, Ouzo and Metaxa Greek brandy and coffee. Festivities will also include the Hercules Kids Zone, live Greek Bouzouki Music, Traditional Greek Danc-
ing, Greek Grocery and book store, souvenir Agora (Market) with unique Mediterranean vendors and Greek novelties. Enjoy a complimentary Church tour with Byzantine Art and Mosaic Iconography. Festival is held on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.pdgreekfest.org or call (760) 568-9901.
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