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Attraction

Sunrise Service

at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

ne of the most breathtaking places to watch the sunrise on Easter morning is at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet. On Sunday, March 27, beginning at 6:10 a.m., celebrate sunrise service with songs of faith, love, hope and joy…along with a special inspirational Easter message. The first tram car up that morning is 5:15 a.m. and the last—for the service— is 6 a.m. Reduced Tram fares will be in effect until 7:30 a.m. with round-trip $15.50 for adults and seniors, and $12.25 for children ages 3-12. Immediately following the program, breakfast will be served in Pines Café, The cost for the Ride ‘N’ Breakfast combination until 7:30 a.m., which includes round-trip Tram fare, is $24.95 for adults and seniors, and $16.95 for children ages 3-12. The breakfast menu will also be available separately until 10 a.m.

Normal Tram fares will be in effect after 7:30 a.m. with admission $24.95 for adults, $22.95 seniors 65+ and $16.95 for children ages 3-12. Easter dinner will be available from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. in Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Cost for the Ride ‘N’ Dine combination is $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 for children ages 3-12. Reservations are not taken and tickets go on sale at 8 a.m.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. For more information, please call (888) 515-TRAM or (760) 325-1391 and to view menus, please visit www.pstramway.com.

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On Stage

Beauty and the Beast at McCallum Theatre

isney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Palm Desert. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the McCallum Theatre on Friday March 25, at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For information on the production, visit www.beautyandthebeastontour.com. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the Academy Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs composed by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton. The original creators of the Broadway production have reunited for this new touring production. The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz (fivetime Tony Award winner), Scenic Design by Stanley A. Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Based on the 1991 Academy Awardwinning animated feature film and celebrating 21 years since its Broadway pre-

miere in 1994, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the ninth longest running musical in Broadway history and has become an international sensation. This production launched in February 2010 and has been by over three million people while playing more than 1,750 performances in all 50 United States and 8 Canadian Provinces. The McCallum Theatre presents Disney’s Beauty and the Best on Friday, March 25, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 26, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $47$107, depending on performance time and seating and are available online at www.mccallumtheatre.com or by calling the McCallum Theatre Box Office at (760) 340-2787. McCallum Theatre, located at 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.

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Special Event

ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference in Rancho Mirage

he world’s best golfers will not be the only champion female athletes at this year’s ANA Inspiration, as tournament officials announced the first-ever ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference, slated for Tuesday, March 29 at Mission Hills Country Club. Female sporting icons Missy Franklin, Annika Sorenstam, Lindsey Vonn, Abby Wambach and Kristi Yamaguchi will headline the inaugural conference, which will include a series of panels and discussions about the state of women’s sports, female athletes as role models, using sports as a platform to inspire women of all ages, and what it takes to be a champion. Swimmer Jessica Long will share her inspiring story of overcoming a double leg amputation at 18 months old. Arianna Huffington, the co-founder, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, will deliver the keynote address on the habits of successful women. Julie Foudy will serve as host and moderator. Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup champion, will accept the inaugural ANA Inspiration Award, which is given to a female athlete, entrepreneur or philanthropist who, through her effort and determination on or off the playing field, has inspired other women to break barriers and achieve success. At the conclusion of the ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference, the first-ever ANA FootGolf Challenge will take place on the Palmer Course at Mission Hills Country Club. American soccer legends Wambach and Foudy will team up with two American LPGA players in a six-hole competition against Japanese National Team legends Ayumi Kaihori and Yayao Kobayashi and two of their Japanese compatriots from the LPGA.

Abby Wambach

Missy Franklin FootGolf, the hybrid sport where soccer meets golf, is played with a regulation soccer ball on shortened golf holes with 21-inch diameter cups cut into the greens. The American FootGolf League, which is based in Palm Springs, will oversee the setup of the ANA FootGolf Challenge course and competition. The conference will take place in advance of the season’s first major where defending champion Brittany Lincicome will seek to become the fourth player in LPGA history to win the ANA Inspiration three times. She will be joined by Rolex No. 1 Lydia Ko, No. 2 Inbee Park, No. 3 and 2014 champion Lexi Thompson, No. 4 and 2011 champion Stacy Lewis and No. 5 Ha Na Jang, a two-time winner on Tour in 2016. For more information on the ANA Inspiration, please visit www.ANAInspiration.com or call (760) 834-8857.

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Art Up

Indian Wells Arts Festival

at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

mid the abundance of attractions in the Coachella Valley this season, the Indian Wells Arts Festival, April 1-3, stands out with its sophistication and diversity, bringing a world of art and culture to the heart of the desert. With more than 200 artists representing more than 30 countries around the world, the festival presents top creative talents in a truly interactive experience, transforming the Indian Wells Tennis Garden into an artisan village and encouraging lively discussion between festivalgoers and artists. Artists will demonstrate their creative processes, with David Falossi transforming massive stones into elegant sculpture, Bruce Freund braving 2,000-degree heat to fashion his one-of-a-kind blown-glass creations and Antonio Mendoza demonstrating millennia-old Zapotec weaving techniques from southern Mexico. Venus Studios will help get visitors’ own creativity flowing with painting lessons. The international flair will be presented by such artists as potter Tatsuo Sagane of Japan, batik and print creator Paul Nzalamba of Uganda, and jewelry designer Hannie Goldgewicht of Costa Rica. Local luminaries include painter Diane Morgan of Indian Wells, stoneworker Russell Mott of Desert Hot Springs, and woodworker Mark Doolittle of Joshua Tree. Music is woven into the festival’s fabric, with performances on stage and out among the grounds. Independent Music Awards-nominated band Incendio - World Guitar will energize the atmosphere along with organ trio Rumproller featuring vocalist Dawn Bishop; the ever popular trumpeter Steve Madaio and local chamber ensemble Dolce Vita. Youth is another particular focus of the Indian Wells Arts Festival, with its commitment to fostering an appreciation of art for future generations. Festival partners from

Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City high schools will foreshadow coming trends and techniques in digital media and performing arts, and the Coachella Valley Youth Ensemble will interpret musical classics. No event is truly a festival without food and drink, and the lineup is a foodie’s paradise. The Eggs + Champagne in The Garden brunch has been extended to noon on both Saturday and Sunday, along with the enticing and trendy new additions of the RumChata Bar and the Champagne Circle Bar. Also new to the festival will be the Gourmet MarketPlace with makers of original gourmet goods. The 14th annual Indian Wells Arts Festival, presented by the City of Indian Wells, is held on the Tennis Garden’s East Plaza Grass Concourse (Enter from Washington Street between Highway 111 and Fred Waring Drive). The festival is open Friday through Sunday, April 1-3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $13; Children free. Free parking and valet available. For more information visit, www.indianwwellsartsfestival.com

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On Stage

Hershey Felder at McCallum Theatre

ershey Felder returns to the McCallum Theatre in a new tour-de-force performance as Irving Berlin. From the depths of antiSemitism in Czarist Russia to New York’s Lower East Side, and ultimately all of the country and the world, Irving Berlin’s story epitomizes the American Dream. With original lyrics and music by Irving Berlin, book by Hershey Felder and direction by Trevor Hay, it is a virtuoso performance that brings to life the remarkable story of Irving Berlin, long thought of as “America’s Composer.” Featuring the composer’s most popular and enduring songs, including “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” “Always,” “Blue Skies,” “God Bless America,” “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “White Christmas” and the score of Annie Get Your Gun, Hershey Felder’s masterful creation of character and musical performance will make this evening with Irving Berlin an unforgettable journey in song. Hershey Felder created and performed George Gershwin Alone, which played on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre, in the West End at the Duchess Theatre, and in theatres around the country. His Composers Sonata—George Gershwin Alone; Monsieur Chopin; Beethoven, As I Knew Him; Maestro Bernstein; Hershey Felder as Franz Liszt in Musik; Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin—has been presented at dozens of theatres across the U.S. and around the world. His compositions and recordings include Aliyah, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra; Fairytale, a musical; Les Anges de Paris, Suite for Violin and Piano; Song Settings; Saltimbanques for Piano and Orchestra; Etudes Thematiques for Piano; and An American Story for Actor and Orchestra. As director, he premiered Mona Golabek in The Pianist of Willesden Lane at the Geffen Playhouse in 2012 and, earlier this year, produced and created scenic design for Taylor Hackford’s Louis and Keely ‘Live’ at the Sahara. Mr. Felder has been a scholar-in-residence at Harvard University’s Department of Music and is married to Kim Campbell, the first female Prime Minister of Canada.

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin Trevor Hay directed the world premieres of An American Story for Actor and Orchestra, Abe Lincoln’s Piano and Hershey Felder as Franz Liszt In Musik. He is Associate Director for Mona Golabek’s The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Mr. Hay went on to various aspects of production on more than 80 presentations, including the Broadway productions of Jack O’Brien’s Damn Yankees, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Twyla Tharpe’s The Times They Are A-Changin’. Included in his 23 seasons at the Old Globe were eleven seasons of the Summer Shakespeare Festival Repertory, as well as work August: Osage County, directed by Sam Gold, and George Gershwin Alone, Monsieur Chopin and Maestro Bernstein. Through the generosity of Dan and Brooke Koehler, the McCallum Theatre presents Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin for four performances – Tuesday, March 29, at 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, at 8 p.m., and Thursday, March 31, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets prices are $27-$77, depending on performance time and seating and are available at www.mccallumtheatre.com or by calling the box office at (760) 340-2787. McCallum Theatre, located at 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.

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Calendar

Events & Performances March 24 thru April 3 ONGOING ACTIVITIES 3/24

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.

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Classical Mystery Tour with The Desert Symphony 8 p.m. What would the Beatles have sounded like if they had a chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra? Find out when Classical Mystery Tour; A Tribute to the Beatles performs live with Your Desert Symphony. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.

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3/29 - 3/31

Happy Together Tour 2016 8 p.m. Featuring classic rock music from iconic bands from the ‘60s including; Flor and Eddie of the Turtles, The Buckinghams, The Grass Roots and Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com.

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin Brand new tour-de-force performance as “America’s Composer. Featuring the composer’s most popular songs from “Always,” “Blue Skies” and “God Bless America” to “White Christmas.” McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www. mccallumtheatre.com.

The Peter Erskine Trio 8 p.m. Enjoy world class jazz performed by some of the worlds most talented jazz musicians. Non-profit concerts. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www. petecarlsonsgolf.com.

3/25 Free Tribute Concerts: Red Not Chili Peppers 8 p.m. Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Jeff Hamilton Trio 8 p.m. Enjoy world class jazz performed by some of the worlds most talented jazz musicians. Non-profit concerts. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www. petecarlsonsgolf.com.

3/25 - 3/27 Disney’s Beauty And The Beast Based on the Academy Awardwinning animated feature film. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest.” McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www. mccallumtheatre.com.

3/28 - 4/3 ANA Inspiration The world’s best golfers tee it up at the LPGA’s first Major: world #1 Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Sei Young Kim, and defending champion Brittany Lincicome headline the field. Dinah Shore Tournament Course, Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage. www. anainspiration.com.

3/29 American Documentary Film Festival Sneak Peek! 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Screening the film “In Search of Balance” which explores a new paradigm of health, science and medicine. Free event. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.

3/29 ANA Inspiration: Inspiring Women in Sports Conference Keynote speaker Arianna Huffington, Julie Foud as guest emcee. Special Guest include: Missy Franklin, Abby Wambach, Lindsey Vonn, Kristi Yamaguchi, Jessica Long, Annika Sorenstam. Limited availability. Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage. (760) 834-8872, www.ANAinspiration.com/conference.

3/30 Palm Springs Legend and Icon Tour 6 p.m. A toast to the stars at the Rat Pack Hideaway. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, four course Italian dinner, live entertainment. (760) 200-9483, www.fsatours.com/ratpack.

4/1 An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin 8 p.m. Tomlin performs more than a dozen of her timeless characters, from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Edith Ann. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.

4/1 Free Tribute Concerts: Vitalogy 8 p.m. Tribute to Pearl Jam. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com. Brew at the Zoo 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Crafts beer, wine, appetizers, dessert, live music, VIP Lounge, animal encounters and more! Must be 21 to attend. The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. (760) 346-5694, www. livingdesert.org. Don Menza’s 8 Man tribute to the Music of Stan Getz 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Enjoy world class jazz performed by some of the worlds most talented jazz musicians. Non-profit concerts. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www. petecarlsonsgolf.com.

4/1 - 4/3 Desert Living Home Show 100’s of exhibits! All under one roof! Remodeling, building, landscaping or redecorating? You must come to this show! Meet and learn from renovation experts The Carey Brothers and John Garrison from Garrison Foothill Nursery. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. (650) 593-2465, www.worldclassshows.com. Indian Wells Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. An international Palette with 200 Juried and Acclaimed Artists representing more than 25 countries. Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells. (760) 346-0042, www. indianwellsartsfestival.com.

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Crossword

“ST. PATRICK’S DAY VEGGIES” Across

1 Candidate Cruz 4 Sudden 10 Draft 14 Conflict 15 Upset stomach 16 Hawaii’s ___ Coast 17 ___ League school 18 St. Patrick’s Day veggies? 20 PC expert 22 Patriot pts. 23 Mice catchers 24 Simpson girl 26 Campaign staffer 28 More St. Patrick’s Day veggies? 32 “Fine” things 36 ___ Apso 37 Number before 53-Down 38 Bring in 39 Aachen article 40 One of the Addams family 43 Stout relative 44 Freshly 46 Tee off 47 North of Irangate 49 Knob 50 More St. Patrick’s Day veggies?

52 Editor’s override 54 “Wishing won’t make ___” 55 Bet 57 Command to an attack dog 59 Pond gunk 62 St. Patrick’s Day veggie? 66 Lummox 67 ___ about 68 Fly a plane 69 Huge amount 70 Beethoven’s birthplace 71 Fast food chain 72 Purpose

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1 Tease 2 Roof overhang 3 Laundered with chemicals 4 “Life of Pi” director Lee 5 Bill for drinks 6 Wished undone 7 Takes advantage of 8 Signature piece? 9 Eastern way 10 Outfit for the slopes 11 Scarf material 12 Places to overnight

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Heating fuel Affirmative action Goes quickly Hike Founder of the Shakers Words of enlightenment Collect slowly Safari sight Surrounded, in olden times Supermarket section Distribute differently Connie’s portrayer, in “The Godfather” Hurry Push for Royals manager Ned Cowboy movie Girl Elegant feature Number after 37-Across River of Tuscany Advertising sign English Apple tablet Abreast of Make whole Sailor Handle clumsily Planning time ___ publica

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Special Event

LGBT Days in Cathedral City

In addition, the celebration includes an art show by West Coast Artists and a Battle of the Bars - Competition. The battling bars include AJ’s on the Green & Splash Bar, The Barracks, Bontá Restaurant & Bar, Chill Bar Palm Springs & Scorpion Room, and Toucan’s Tiki Lounge Palm Springs. At 9 p.m., attendees can dress in costume and enjoy a Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-a-long at the Mary Pickford Theatre.

LGBT Day’s Bed Race

he 2nd Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days, presented by the Cathedral City Auto Center, celebrates the lives, history, and wonderful accomplishments the community has contributed in making Cathedral City one of the “most livable” cities in America and a testament to its perfect equality score by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The festival provides an opportunity to recognize the strength in our diversity, appreciate our similarities, and stand united for the equal rights of all Americans. The festival begins with an Opening Night Kick-off Celebration hosted by Jersey Shore at the Festival Lawn in Downtown Cathedral City, from 5 to 9 p.m. with DJ music on the Main Stage and free performances by the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus and Simeon Den’s Dance Troupe.

Beginning at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, the festival offers an art show by West Coast Artists featuring high quality art from around California. On Saturday morning at 10 a.m., attendees can watch and cheer on their favorite teams for the Cathedral City LGBT Days’ Bed Race. It’s our pride parade with a little drama and suspense. At 7 p.m., head to the Mary Pickford Theatre for A Sordid Saturday Night. The event includes a red carpet reception, a replay of the hit movie, “Sordid Lives” on the big screen, and a Q&A session with Writer/Director Del Shores, and many cast members, For all festival information, visit www. cathedralcityLGBTDays.com

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Curtain Time

‘Sugar’

at Palm Canyon Theatre By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer

ward-winning actress and co-Artistic Director of Palm Canyon Theatre Se Layne has played many iconic and challenging roles, but one that will fully utilize her sultry abilities is that of Sugar Cane, played by Marilyn Monroe in Billy Wilder’s hit movie “Some Like It Hot” and now appears as the musical “Sugar” at Palm Canyon Theatre, March 25-April 3. The plot revolves around two musicians in Chicago who witness the St. Valentine’s Day massacre and are now on the run from the mob. They morph into rather engaging women who join an all-girl orchestra heading out of town on a train, where they meet luscious Sugar Kane and have the hilarious dilemma of following their natural male urges while keeping their feminine personas. Ben Reese and Allen Jenkins portray musicians Jerry and Joe, and Marcia Harp plays orchestra leader Sweet Sue. Also in the cast are Matt Sambrano as mob boss Spats Palazzo, Ron Coronado, Steven Lee, Bianca Collins, Allegra De Angelo, Jaque Le Blanque and Jose Espereze. Dr. William Layne directs, with musical direction by Steven Smith. The script was written by Peter Stone, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill. Curtain Time: “Sugar” (musical version of “Some Like It Hot”), 7 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25-April 3, Palm Canyon Theatre,

Ben Reese, Se Layne, and Allen Jenkins in Palm Canyon Theatre’s “Sugar” 538 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Desert. For ticket information call, (760) 323-5123 or visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.

Music Masters The Desert Winds Freedom Band presents “Music of the Masters: Past & Present” Sunday afternoon, April 3, at Palm Springs’ Jewish Community Center. The concert will include classics from Holst, Rimsky-Korsakov and Shostakovich to Bernstein, Reineke and Galante. Curtain Time: “Music of the Masters: Past & Present,” 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, Bochner Auditorium, Jewish Community Center, 332 West Alejo Road, Palm Springs. Tickets and additional informa-

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tion, call (760) 469-9371 or visit www. desertwindsfb.org.

Sarah Chang Sarah Chang is one of the outstanding violinists of her generation, and she will be joined by Wild Up Orchestra Saturday evening, March 26, for a concert at the Amphitheater at Rancho Mirage Community Park. Chang has performed internationally with renowned orchestras, conductors and accompanists in a career spanning more than two decades. She was the youngest person to receive the Hollywood Bowl’s Hall of Fame Award and was named Young Global Leader of 2008 by the World Economic

Forum and the US Embassy’s Artistic Ambassador of 2011. Curtain Time: Sarah Chang with Wild Up Orchestra, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26, presented by the City of Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage Amphitheater at Rancho Mirage Community Park. $50-$65, open seating. Free parking nearby. For more information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.

Top Pianist and Cellist Jean-Yves Thibaudet and Nina Kotova will demonstrate their extraordinary musical powers in a concert at Rancho Mirage Amphitheater at 7 p.m., Thursday evening, March 31. Thibuadet is considered by many to be one of the best pianists in the world, and

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Curtain Time he will be joined by gifted cellist Nina Kotova in an exclusive one-night-only performance. Kotovas’s soulful renditions of famous classical works blend seamlessly with Thibaudet’s dazzling technical prowess to create a poetic and soul-stirring night of beautiful music. Curtain Time: Jean-Yves Thibaudet & Nina Kotova, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, presented by the City of Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage Amphitheater at Rancho Mirage Community Park.$50-$65, open seating. Free parking nearby. For more information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.

Angel Romero

Romero is an iconic master of the classical guitar and has been heralded by audiences and critics alike. His driving intensity and flawless control mark him as a true master of his instrument. One of the most sought-after musicians on the concert stage, Romero has appeared in such leading cultural centers as London, Paris, Madrid, Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Zurich, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. Curtain Time: Angel Romero, 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, presented by the City of Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage Amphitheater at Rancho Mirage Community Park. For more information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.

Classical guitarist Angel Romero brings his superior artistry to the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater Friday evening, April 1.

Box Office information at www.annenbertheater. org or (760) 325-4490. • “I Love You, Marilyn!,” A one woman comedy show starring ASTRIDiva and her Marilyn Puppet. Saturdays in March at 4 p.m., Step by Step Dance Studio Theater, 316 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Tickets: (760) 778-6192.

Piano Men - Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel • Disney on Broadway, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, presented by the City of Rancho Mirage, Rancho Mirage Amphitheater at Rancho Mirage Community Park. Free admission, open seating. Free parking nearby. Info: www. ranchomirageca.gov. • “Art,” by French playwright Yasmina Reza, Wednesdays - Sundays at 2 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 8 p.m. Presented by Coyote StageWorks at The Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. Ticket

• “Altar Boyz,” April 8 - 10, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 2 p.m. Sunday. Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Desert. For more information, call (760) 323-5123 or www.palmcanyontheatre.org. • “Piano Men - Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel” and The Desert Symphony, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 7, McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. McCallum Box Office for tickets: (760) 340-2787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com. • “The Arabian Nights,” 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8-10, Indian Wells Theater, CSUSB Palm Desert campus, 37500 Cook St. Tickets and info: (760) 341-6909 or www.IWTheater.com.

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The Buzz

News

around the desert Displays of Desert Plants and Animals at ACCM On Saturday, April 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Museum, Jona Kalayjian, Education Outreach Specialist, will display and explain traditional uses of some of the plants now growing in the Indigenous Garden on the back patio of the Museum. Learn how Cahuilla Indians used plants and animals for medicine, shelter, food, and clothing in the Coachella Valley region. This event is recommended for everyone over six years of age. Admission and parking are free. For more information contact the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum at (760) 7781079 or visit www.accmuseum.org. The Museum is located at 901 East Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs.

Geology of the Mojave National Preserve From the swirling sands of Kelso Dunes to Hole in the Wallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s violent volcanic remnants, Mojave National Preserve serves as a showcase of ancient and modern geologic processes. Rocks here reveal the stories of prehistoric landscapes as old as 2.7 billion years. Explore and learn about the geology of the vast Mojave National Preserve with Ted Reeves on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, on this overnight camping excursion with a base camp at the Hole-In-The-Wall campground. You

will need to provide your own camping equipment, food and drinks as there are few facilities in this national preserve. This class will take you to spectacular locations within the Mojave National Preserve. For more information or for other offerings call, (760) 367-5535 or visit www.joshuatree.org.

Third Annual Legacy Hike and 5K Run The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Richard M. Milanovich Legacy Hike and new 5K run on Friday May 6 in the Indian Canyons. For more information, please visit www.acbci.com/charityhike or contact (760) 699-6951.

Actress Sela Ward Displays Art Collection Actress Sela Ward displays her newest collection of contemporary art at the Melissa Morgan gallery on Friday, April 1. Sela Wardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s artistic career has spanned decades. Ward distills minimal gestures and colors into refined, zen-like compositions. Melissa Morgan Fine Art is located at 73-040 El Paseo in Palm Desert.

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On Stage

‘Art’

presented by Coyote StageWorks

Chuck Yates

David Engel

oyote StageWorks, the awardwinning Actors’ Equity professional theater company, will present eleven performances of “Art” by French playwright Yasmina Reza at the Annenberg Theater beginning March 25. A 1998 Tony Award winner for Best Play that has been packing in audiences worldwide ever since, “Art” raises questions about art and friendship. In an ironic twist of casting, the comedy will bring together on stage for the first time three original founding members of Coyote StageWorks: Founding Artistic Director Chuck Yates, as well as Larry Raben and David Engel, who are company members and serve on the board of the organization. They have been friends for more than 25 years and the Desert Theatre League has bestowed numerous Desert Star Awards on each. “Throughout the course of the play the characters wonder how they all became friends and whether their friendship is truly worth all the tension,” said Yates. “It’s exciting to me that we have three long-time friends playing three longtime friends. There is shorthand that we as actors can bring to this piece because Larry, David and I know each other very well. I don’t think you can discount the importance of that history. We’re like family.” The play begins with Marc (Yates) telling the audience that his old friend Serge (Raben) purchased a white painting. A

Larry Raben

disagreement regarding its artistic value ensues, with each man trying to convince their mutual friend Ivan (Engel) to their point of view. Ivan’s desire to remain neutral angers the two friends instead. The production is directed by famed actor and director Don Amendolia, who is known for his work in film (“Fearless,” “Wayne’s World,” “Boogie Nights”), television (“Seinfeld,” “Frasier,” “Law & Order”), and numerous theater productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway and regionally. “Part of what has made this play such a hit for so many years is that it is just so damn funny,” explained Amendolia. “We all have those important friendships and relationships with people that we love, and also sometimes just want to smack them across the head.” Tickets for Coyote StageWorks’ production of “Art” are $45 – $55 for matinees and $50 – $60 for evening performances, and may be purchased at the Annenberg Theater box office located at the Palm Springs Art Museum or online. A Q&A session with cast members will follow Thursday matinees. For more information about Coyote StageWorks and its 2016 season, please visit www.coyotestageworks.org. Group sales, (760) 318-0024. To purchase individual tickets or subscriptions, call (760)325-4490 or visit www.annenbergtheater.org.

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Astrology

Horoscopes March 24 - March 30

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. The Best of the Best Tours. 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.

he Scorpio moon reminds us that transformation is seldom pretty. Growth is awkward by nature. Don’t let insecurity hold you back. Everyone has something to get past. Assume others are faking it too, and then get in there and make mistakes. They’ll be far more interesting than anything that would happen while sitting in the background.

challenged, so you seek those with equal and/or superior skills.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don’t believe everything you hear. Some around you will be speaking out of school. There’s no reason to attach a distorted significance to this. People are sometimes just plain misinformed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will be susceptible to a special combination of alluring language and intriguing ideas and will likely follow their suggestion into a bit of lighthearted afternoon fun.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Words are strongly linked to destiny today. There may be a bit of vocabulary that needs clarification. Does your definition of terms match up with someone else’s? If you’re not sure, ask! GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you’re committed to the right goal, you really won’t need to motivate yourself through the imposition of consequences. Reward and punishment will be unnecessary. Just lighten up and do your best. CANCER (June 22-July 22). One way to feel like a superstar is to surround yourself with people who will obey, flatter and comfort you. That’s not your style. You want to be inspired, pushed and

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An exchange of two very different kinds of goods or acts may work out brilliantly, so long as both agree they are getting an equal value. Spend time sorting out a mutually agreeable system of evaluation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your tastes are changing as you become exposed to a wider range of experiences and options. Ask the questions that will help you understand why and where things fit into the larger context. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Some around you have a cool demeanor that prevents them from showing too much enthusiasm. You’re not bound to the same rules and values. Give out that infectious and energizing joy! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have been successful without knowing why. Ask around, though, because you’ve also been observed. It will be interesting to hear what others think of your process. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). One project will take most of your focus. Up until now, progress has been slow and gradual. You’ve been happy with this approach, but now you’ve built up so much momentum that from here until the weekend you’ll be chasing the action. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though you were not trying to impress anyone, you did. Part of the reason is that you listen better than anyone else around and therefore will pick up on hints that others miss. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). One needn’t know more than you know to be able to teach you. For instance, many Pisces will learn spiritual lessons through caring for children or interacting with animals.

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Special Event

Legends & Icons Tour at The Rat Pack Hideaway

fter kicking off season with a bang, Five Star Adventures Tours and Events will once again host their popular Legends and Icons A Toast to the Stars. On Wednesday, March 30, April 6, and April 13, the event will begin with a late afternoon tour, done in Mercedes Benz coaches and vans, showing more than 30 celebrity homes. Guests will also enjoy cocktails (cash bar) at one of Palm Springs’ infamous but glamorous watering holes, enjoyed by both movie stars and mobsters in the ‘30s and ‘40s. Last stop is the timeless Las Palmas Rancho Estate, frequented by Frank Sinatra, that it is nick named “The Rat Pack Hideaway.” Included in the price, will be a wine greet and welcome, a tour of the grounds. PS Underground will cater a four course Italian “a la Sinatra” dinner

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using fresh ingredients from the house garden, and including two wine, beer or soft drinks per person, cash bar thereafter. Live piano and bass by local favorites Derrik Lewis and Jeff Stover will set the mood of the Golden Era, as well as accompany vocalists. Francesca Amari and Phillip Moore will be featured on March 30. Guests will enjoy the classic standards of such artists as Etta James, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. The Rat Pack Hideaway is one of the oldest properties in Palm Springs and was a film site of the Emmy award winning movie “Behind the Candelabra.” Once owned by actor Robert Stack in the ‘50s, it is then when Frank, Dean and Sammy were known to favor the house for lavish parties.

Five Star Adventures Tours has been giving upscale tours of Palm Springs for over 19 years. Under the Five Star umbrella, this family company also operates Shuttle Me Five Star and Five Star Events. Their personal, upbeat events and tours are dedicated to keeping alive the feeling of the Golden Era of Hollywood in Palm Springs. The tour and the evening event may be taken together or separately. Combined tour and event: $139 p.p. Event only: $109 p.p. No parking at venue, all guests will be picked up by Five Star Adventures. Tour and event pick up is offered in Palm Desert at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa at 3:30 p.m., and in Palm Springs at the Our Lady of Solitude Church at 4:15 p.m. Event only pick up is in Palm Springs at 6:15 p.m. The evening event will finish at 8:30 p.m. Re-

turn to Palm Springs will be by 8:45 p.m. and to Palm Desert by 9:15 p.m. Call, (760) 200-9483 or visit www.fsatours.com/ratpack for reservations. All reservations made online will receive an immediate $5 discount. All coupons with promo codes will be honored.

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Dining

Easter Sunday at Spotlight 29 Casino

n Sunday, March 27, gather the family and make plans to celebrate Easter at Spotlight 29 Casino with two delicious dining options. Spend Easter Sunday at JEM Steakhouse and enjoy 10% off all regular priced menu items (does not include alcohol). Start the meal with a creamy bowl of Lobster Bisque, or try the crispy Calamari. A selection of steaks like Filet Oscar, Bone-In Rib Eye and Australian Rack of Lamb pair nicely with one of the scrumptious salads or savory sides, including Lyonnaise Potatoes, Fresh Asparagus, Sizzling Wild Mushrooms and more. Enjoy a variety of seafood and poultry items like Grilled Salmon, Australian Lobster Tail and Stuffed Chicken Breast. Try the Fettuccini Alfredo, a JEM Steakhouse favorite, topped with either Chicken or Shrimp. Save room for a CrĂ¨me Brulee, Chocolate Lava Cake or New York Cheesecake for dessert. Reservations for Easter at JEM Steakhouse begin at 4 p.m. and can be made by calling, (760) 775-2880 or online at www.spotlight29.com.

holiday buffet from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $22.95 per person. Prepare to feast on traditional Easter fare like Sliced Ham, Herb Roasted Prime Rib and Rosemary Scented Leg of Lamb. Choose from several oceanfresh dishes from the extensive seafood display like Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the Half Shell, Marinated Mussels and Snow Crab Legs. Or enjoy Braised Roasted Short Ribs, Roasted Orange Chicken or Roast Turkey. Complement the main dish with one of the Soups, Salads, Fresh Vegetables and sides. In addition to the customary buffet favorites, diners will find an incredible array of international choices including Beef Barbacoa, Cheese Enchiladas, Mongolian Chicken and Stir-Fry Beef. End your Easter buffet with a mouthwatering confection at the decadent dessert bar like Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Fresh Baked Pies and Flan, plus assorted Cakes and Cookies. . Spotlight 29 Casino is only minutes from Palm Springs, located just off of Interstate 10 at Dillon Road. For more information visit, www.Spotlight29.com or call (760) 775-5566.

CafĂŠ Capitata is offering a lavish Easter

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Special Event

Easter Egg Hunt Happenings in the desert

Palm Springs Firemen’s Association Annual Easter Egg Hunt More than 3,000 strategically hidden eggs and a special visit from the Easter Bunny on a fire engine will kick off the annual Palm Springs Firemen’s Association Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26. The 9 a.m. hunt at Ruth Hardy Park has been a beloved tradition in Palm Springs for more than 40 years and is open to children between the ages of 2 – 9-years-old. In addition, the Easter Bunny will be on hand to take photos with youngsters and deliver special gifts. Don’t forget to bring Easter baskets. Immediately following the event there will be a pancake breakfast in the park. The price is just $5 per person for a stack of pancakes.

Desert Recreation District Egg Hunt The Desert Recreation District has an Ester egg hunt for kids as spring blossoms in the Coachella Valley. Come join in the fun! Three Eggstravaganzas are scheduled on Saturday, March 26, at 11 a.m. (registration for egg hunts begin at 10 a.m.) They will be held at Mecca Community Park in Mecca, Indio Community Center Park in Indio, and Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Park in Coachella. These events are free and kids are divided into age groups (one parent may assist the youngest children in the egg hunt area). For more information on Desert Recreation District programs and activities including those listed above, visit www.myrecreationdistrict.com, call (760) 347-3484.

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt Palm Desert Aquatic Center will hold their annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, on Easter Sunday, March 27. With thousands of Easter eggs hidden in the pools, children ages 3 to 13 years old are invited to splash into the water and see how many eggs they can find! This underwater adventure includes three egg drops taking place at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive in Palm Desert. For information on this event and all other PDAC classes and swim center hours, go to www.pdpool. org or call (760) 565-7467.

Yucca Valley’s Annual Egg Hunt The Town of Yucca Valley will present its annual Easter Egg Hunt event on Saturday, March 26, at the Yucca Valley Community Center softball field. The hunt for candy-filled eggs and special prizes is open to children ages 8 and under with separate hunting areas for each age group. Parents will be allowed to assist in the “Lil’ Hoppers Zone” for toddlers. The event begins at 9 a.m., but all are encouraged to come early to gather around the field or visit with the Easter Bunny. Be sure to bring your camera. Easter egg hunters can also win special prizes by entering the “Name the Duck” and the “Guess How Many Jelly Beans” contests. For more information, call the Town of Yucca Valley Community Services Department at (760) 369-7211.

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Film Review

‘Miracles From Heaven’ fully dramatizes near-death experience

to describe when someone’s chronic condition suddenly—poof!—just disappears. But Christy Beam knows what to call it: a miracle. Miracles From Heaven is Hollywood’s latest foray into the faith-based market, a “message” film made for audiences who’ve indicated they’ll shell out and line up to see flicks that uphold and promote Christian values.

Christy (Jennifer Garner) on the front porch of their house in Miracles From Heaven By Neil Pond

hristy Beam didn’t believe in miracles—until one smacked her over the head.

Well, actually, it was her preteen daughter who got smacked. It’s all in Christy’s 2015 book, Miracles From Heaven, now a movie starring Jennifer Garner as the mom and Kylie Rogers, a 12-year-old veteran of more than 20 small-ish movie and TV roles, as her youngest of three girls, Annabel. The setup: Annabel suffers terribly from a chronic, incurable disorder that blocks her bowels, distends her belly, causes her awful pain, restricts her diet

to liquids and sends her shuttling with Christy between their home in Texas and a treatment center in Boston. But one day, as she’s climbing the big old, dead cottonwood in her family’s yard, Annabel falls, headfirst, some 30 feet into the tree’s rotten trunk. There she remains, trapped and unconscious, until paramedics and firemen can free her. At first, everyone fears the worst; they think she’s dead. But then Annabel wakes up in the hospital with only a mild concussion—and, apparently, completely cured. One of her doctors admits that medical science has no proper term

Director Patricia Riggen—whose previous project, The 33, was based on another true event, the 2010 Chilean mining disaster—has an eye for drama and a feel for character, and she treats the Beams as real people with real lives. Garner is believable as a frustrated, fiercely loving mom wrestling with her own crisis of faith. Queen Latifah provides comic relief as a Boston waitress.

her near-death, out-of-body experience. “Miracles are everywhere,” Christy ultimately tells her church congregation, alluding not just to her daughter’s recovery, but to smaller, everyday acts of goodness, kindness, generosity and forgiveness. There’s a graceful, lovely scene mid-movie where we watch as Annabel gazes at a modern art painting, looking into the colors and the swirls, and we see a close-up of her face as something transcendent happens; her soft blue eyes fill with tears, and she smiles. If you can find a miracle—or whatever you want to call it—in the bottom of a hollow tree, why not in the brushstrokes of a painting? And a lot of other places, too.

The movie does dwell for a l-o-o-o-n-g time on Annabel’s suffering—it sometimes feels like a bit of a preteen Passion Play—and you have to wait for what feels like an eternity for the Big Event. The movie counterbalances the faith of Annabel’s dad, Kevin (hunky Martin Henderson, who plays Nathan Riggs on TV’s Grey’s Anatomy), with Christy’s doubts and worries about why her prayers are going unanswered—or unheard. But it really trowels on the gospel goo in the home stretch, when Annabel shares details of

“Miracles From Heaven”

Starring Jennifer Garner, Martin Henderson & Kylie Rogers Directed by Patricia Riggen Rated: PG 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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Entertainment

Two Talented Jazz Groups at Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series

Don Menza

Gary Foster

wo legendary saxophone led jazz groups will perform at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis’ Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series. On Friday, April 1, saxophone great Don Menza and his quintet will perform the music of saxophone great Stan Getz. Saturday, April 2, saxophone great Gary Foster and his quintet will perform the music of drummer great Shelly Manne. Music is arranged by Mark Masters of the American Jazz Institute. Both concerts begin at 8 p.m., tickets are $25. Pete Carlson’s, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Call (760)568-3263 or visit www.petecarlsonsgolf.com for more information. Concerts are non-profit, proceeds support music education for young musicians in the Coachella Valley.

Kenton, Buddy Rich and numerous singers. Don’s famous solo cadenza on Buddy Rich’s “Channel One Suite” as the jazz tenor chair utilizing circular breathing has become known as a classic among music educators and musicians. Menza’s compositions “Groovin Hard” and “Time Check” were favorites of Doc Severinsen’s and Buddy Rich’s Big Bands. Don was inducted in 2005 into his home town of Buffalo New York’s Music Hall of Fame.

Performing Friday evening April 1, is Don Menza, saxophonist, arranger, composer, jazz educator, and his quintet which includes Don Rader on trumpet, Theo Saunders on piano, Chris Conner on bass, and Dick Weller on drums. Menza’s quintet will play the music of saxophonist Stan Getz who was considered a pioneer of cool, bossa nova, and modern jazz with “The Sound” that had an unmistakable warm, lyrical tone that was influenced by the whispy, mellow timbre of his idol Lester Young. Like Stan Getz, Don Menza reaches for perfection in the playing of the saxophone.

Saturday evening, April 2, the Gary Foster Quintet will perform a musical tribute to Shelly Manne, arranged by Mark Masters of the American Jazz Institute. The quintet includes Gary Foster on woodwinds, Steve Huffsteter on trumpet, Putter Smith on bass, Ed Czach on piano, and Kendall Kay on drums. Drummer Shelly Manne helped popularize what is known as west coast jazz. Shelly’s experience and influences helped develop a fresh new style of jazz. He was a central figure in the ‘50s and ‘60s jazz scene, established the popular Shelly’s Manne Hol. Mutli-reedist Gary Foster, who played with Shelly Manne, was influenced by Woody Herman’s “Four Brothers Sound” that came from Lester Young. Gary received the MVP Award for woodwind doubling from the National Academy for Recording Arts and Sciences.

Don Menza has played with many greats including Maynard Ferguson, Stan

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Day Trip

Every Kid in a Park

at Joshua Tree National Park

n celebration of the National Park Service’s Centennial year, the agency has created a program where every 4th grader is eligible to visit the park with their family, for free. Fourth graders can print a paper pass from www.everykidinapark.gov , bring it to the visitor centers at Cottonwood, Joshua Tree or Oasis and exchange it for a pass card. There will be alternative ways of acquiring a card for those unable to print passes beforehand. Special events planned in March and April: • Saturday, March 26: Cottonwood Visitor Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., activities include, flint-knapping and solar scope viewing. • Sunday, April 3: Joshua Tree Visitor Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., activities include, solar scope viewing, games and crafts. • Sunday, April 10: Oasis Visitor Center, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., activities include solar scope viewing and Junior Ranger Discovery Walks. • Saturday, April 16: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Joshua Tree National Park will have a booth at the HI-Desert Nature Museum

in Yucca Valley at Earth Day festivities. Celebrate with us by making a Joshua Tree from balloon debris collected in the park. NPS Centennial Hiking Challenge booklets will be available. Use the Hiking Challenge book to explore the many hiking trails in the park and earn stickers to record your completed routes. The National Park Service invites each and everyone to take advantage of these and other programs offered during the centennial year. Come out and “Find Your Park!” For more information visit, www.nps.gov/jotr or call (760) 367-5500.

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On Stage Pianist Danny Holt

at Indian Wells Theater

cclaimed pianist Danny Holt will be featured at a March 24 fundraiser by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus’s Indian Wells Theater. Holt has been called “exceptional” by the Los Angeles Times, and has been described as “the classical music equivalent of an extreme sports athlete.” He brings his boundless energy and wit to performances of classical repertoire as well as to music by the composers of today. Holt has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. His program includes Mozart’s charming and playful Sonata in F Major, K. 332, selected Intermezzi by Brahms and Busoni’s transcription of Bach’s organ Chorale-Prelude No. 3. The program will also include Aaron Copland’s lively “El Salón México” (based on traditional Mexican folk tunes), Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Alma Brasileira” (“Brazilian Soul”) and British composer Graham Fitkin’s rock/jazz-infused “Fervent.” The event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by calling (909) 537-5975 or by visiting the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute website at cel.csusb.edu/osher/fundraisers. The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus is located at 37-500 Cook Street in Palm Desert.

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Nightlife

March 24 thru March 30 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.

THURSDAY - 3/24 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Trio with Francesca Amari, Bill Marx & Doug MacDonald, 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 Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com

Deanna Bogart performs Wednesday at Woody’s Burgers in Palm Springs

FRIDAY - 3/25

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

AJ’s on the Green Siobhan! from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.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

Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.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

The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com

Woody’s Burgers Laurie Morvan Band at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

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The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Rue Wine Bar Entertainment at 6:45 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill The 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 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 at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius and 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 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

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Nightlife SATURDAY - 3/26 AJ’s on the Green Cabaret Open Mic with Les Michaels and 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

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 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 - 3/27

The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com

AJ’s on the Green Easter Brunch with the Divas, 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 Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band at 6 to 8 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 at 12 p.m. 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.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 Jazz Jam with David Ring Trio, 5 to 9 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

Three-Sixty North Bar and Grill The Chris Gore Group Pro Jam, 7 p.m. 360 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1773 www.threesixtynorth.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

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

Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com

Woody’s Burgers Smooth Brothers at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

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Nightlife MONDAY - 3/28 AJ’s on the Green Piano Bar with Bill Marx from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com The Palm House David Ring Jazz, 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 - 3/30

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

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

AJ’s on the Green Jazz Jam with Shelley Yoelin Jazz group from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com

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.

Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Rich Bono & Poupee Boccaccio, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com

Fresh Agave , 73325 Highway 111. (760) 836-9028. Daily, 3-5 p.m.

Woody’s Burgers Trish Hatley & Barney McClure at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.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

TUESDAY - 3/29 AJ’s on the Green Linda Peterson & Carole Hampton from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Terri Olsen and Michael D’Angelo, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.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

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 Deanna Bogart at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

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PALM DESERT 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.

Attraction Their Country’s Call: A Tribute to America’s Veterans at Palm Springs Air Museum

the above veterans as well as others from Medal of Honor recipients and Generals to the longest serving veteran and household names. Exhibit will be on display at the Air Museum until Saturday, April 8. For the most part of each day, Will Twomey will be with the exhibit to discuss the many stories and people it represents.

he Petaluma International Military Research Center was founded in 2012 by Will Twomey and as of April 2015, became an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The organization’s mission is to preserve and share both artifacts from our nation’s veterans as well as the stories behind them. The collection highlights nearly all major conflicts of the 20th century and a wide array of branches, ranks and theaters of battle. In the years the research center has been in existence, it has acquired items from influential veterans such as General Colin Powell, Vice Admiral James Stockdale, Brigadier General Joe Foss, two time Oscar winning director Lou Stoumen and numerous others. The exhibit at the Palm Springs Air Museum will include artifacts from all of

The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and honor veterans while educating future generations. One of the largest collections of flying WWII 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. Many new Korean and Vietnam era aircraft and exhibits are also available. Movies show in the Buddy Rogers Theatre continuously after 11 a.m. The Palm Springs Air Museum is located at 745 North Gene Autry Trail and is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas) admission ranges from $9 to $16, free for children 5 and under and for active military with ID. For more information, call (760) 778-6262 or visit www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.

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