Attraction
‘Take Me Home Huey’
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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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Special Event
Dining Out for Life
fundraising event to raise money for Desert AIDS Project
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s they welcome Jackalope Ranch to the 2016 roster, Desert AIDS Project has added its first-ever Indio restaurant to its annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser on Thursday, April 28 – that one day of the year when supporting D.A.P. client services is as easy as having a meal, a cup of coffee, a smoothie, or a cocktail at a favorite participating business. Other Kaiser restaurants joining the fun and fundraising are Grind Burger Bar Palm Springs, Chop House Palm Springs, Kaiser Grille Palm Springs, and Kaiser Grille Palm Desert. Oscar’s Café & Bar with casual dining on its beautiful patio is a favorite with locals and visitors alike for its close proximity to the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Agua Caliente Casino, and other attractions in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. But there are lots of other choices as well on Thursday, April 28. “We’ve been having such a great time again this year, promoting Dining Out For Life on social media with videos on another set of participating restaurants and businesses,”
said Alexis Ortega, Digital Engagement Manager for D.A.P. “We’ve done this before and only wish we had the resources to include every single one of them. But with 60 choices, we’re moving as fast as we can!” So, make a day of it … you can have your morning coffee at one location, enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at three other locations, and a nightcap at yet another. With 60 choices in Palm Springs, Cathe-
dral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, and Indio, your hardest decision will be where to go first! Visit www.diningoutforlife.com/palmsprings and click on Participating Restaurants to plan your day. Want to try someplace new? Click on any of the Details tabs, to get a description, a map, and lots more.
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5 Calendar of Events & Performances 6 Crossword 7 Photographer Monica Orozco in Palm Springs 8 Curtain Time 12 Dining: Rick’s Desert Grill 14 Coyote Stageworks “Agnes of God” 15 Film Review: Jungle Book 16 Horoscopes 17 The Buzz: News Around the Desert Film Review: Jungle Book, page 15
18 Nightlife
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On Stage
‘Amadeus’
at Palm Canyon Theatre
Nicholas Sloan as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Mark Almy as Antonio Salieri
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story for the ages, Amadeus, is the winner of a Tony Award, Evening Standard Drama Award and the Theatre Critics Award. The story went on to become a critically acclaimed motion picture that won eight Academy Awards. Now, audiences can see Amadeus in Palm Springs at the Palm Canyon Theatre April 22-May 1. “Many people think of Amadeus as a story about the battle between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, but Mozart is only the battleground for Salieri’s war with God,” said Rev. Dr. Amanda Burr, the production’s director. “Salieri cannot understand why God would bestow such an incredible gift for music on the likes of the infantine, tantrum throwing, sniggering Mozart.” Burr is the pastor of the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs. Amadeus was written by Peter Shaffer and first performed in 1979, winning the Tony for Best Play in 1981. Since the original run, Shaffer has extensively revised his play, including changes to plot details, but the despise Salieri has for Mozart and the disgust he has for his creator remain constant. PCT’s Amadeus stars Mark Almy as Antonio Salieri and Nicholas Sloan as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The relationship between the two men is like an oldfashioned rollercoaster ride. Salieri plays
by the established rules of music, while Mozart defies them, creating symphonies and operas never dreamed of before. Jamie Leigh Walker plays Constanze Weber, Mozart’s wife. Donald Kelley is Emperor Joseph II of Austria; John Houlton plays Chamberlain Von Strack, Hal O’Connel plays Count Franz OrsiniRosenberg, Conrad Corral plays Baron Van Swieten, and Phillip Hubler and Alex Updike play Salieri’s two little winds. Many costume designs are originals by Derik Shopenski. Sets are designed by J.W. Layne, with creative lighting by Stuart Fable. Amadeus opens Friday, April 22, and runs weekends through Sunday, May 1. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursday April 28, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $29.50. 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: 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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Special Event
Evening Under the Stars to feature Village People
Classic disco legends ‘Village People’
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IDS Assistance Program – Food Samaritans (AAP) will hold its 23rd annual Evening Under the Stars gala featuring a performance by music legends ‘Village People’ on Saturday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the O’Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs. Formed in 1977, Village People has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and recently received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for their high-energy shows and mega-hits like YMCA, Macho Man, Go West, and In the Navy, the group continues to tour and make appearances around the world. In conjunction with the organization’s Jeannette Rockefeller Angel Program, Evening Under the Stars provides the majority of funding for AAP’s food voucher program for low-income residents of the Palm Springs area living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. At the event, community members who have supported AAP and its programs will be honored, including Senator Barbara Boxer (Jeannette Rockefeller Humanitarian Award), Dr. Terri Ketover
(Gloria Greene Inspiration Award), Cathy MacNaughton (Herb Lazenby Community Service Award) and Jane Wagner (Joanna Jakway Community Hero Award). A new Corporate Angel Award will be given this year to Walgreens. Gala festivities include a cocktail hour (featuring innovative and refreshing drinks and delectable appetizers), inspirational honorees, a delicious dinner, exciting entertainment, dancing, and an amazing fireworks display. Tickets for the benefit, priced at $395 and $500 per person, are available for purchase, and individual VIP seats are also available. To attend, call AIDS Assistance Program at (760) 325-8481 or visit www.aidsassistance.org. Considered by many to be the unofficial finale of the desert social season, Evening Under the Stars was recently named “Most Fun Annual Event” and “Best Charity” in Desert Outlook magazine’s “Ultimate Pride List” contest, “Best of the Valley” in Desert Magazine’s competition and “Best Fundraising Event” in Palm Springs Life’s 2016 Best of the Best awards.
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Calendar
Events & Performances April 21 thru April 29 ONGOING ACTIVITIES
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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 20. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 8.
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City of Palm Desert Art Documentary Film Series 6 p.m. “A Model for Matisse.” Film documents the association between the nun Sister Jacques-Marie and artist Henri Matisse. UCR Palm Desert Auditorium, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert. (760) 8340800 to RSVP.
4/22 Free Tribute Concerts: Strange Days 8 p.m. A Tribute to The Doors by Strange Days. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Earth Day Bird-a-thon Bus Tour 6:45 a.m. Whether you are a beginner or a serious birder, enjoy spectacular desert and mountain scenery on a guided bus tour to well-known birding and nature hot spots in and around the Coachella Valley. (760) 862-9984, www.desertmountains.org. Live at the Rock Free Concert Series 8 p.m. A tribute to The Cars by Candy O. Tortoise Rock Casino, 73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. (760) 367-9759, www.tortoiserockcasino.com.
4/22 - 4/23 Coachellea Valley Music and Arts Festival Featuring many genres of music. Top headlining bands include: the reunion of the LCD Soundsystem, Guns N’ Roses, Ice Cube, Ellie Goulding, M83, The Kills, Calvin Harris, Sia, Major Lazer, Beach House, The 1975, Rancid, Miike Snow and many more. For general information including lineup and set list visit www.coachella.com.
4/24 Bird Hike in Big Morongo Canyon 6:45 a.m. This hike in the ecozone elevation of Morongo Canyon offers opportunities to see a variety of species of birds not encountered at other mountain elevations in the Coachella Valley region. Presented by Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, (760) 833-8169, www.accmuseum.org.
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Keith Sweat 8 p.m. known for his distinctive voice and romantic lyrics. He has enjoyed numerous top 10 hits on the R&B charts, including “Something Just Ain’t Right,” “Make It Last Forever,” and “I Want Her.” Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.
Tolerance Education Center’s Weekly Movie 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Screening “The Last Days” (1997) Five Jewish Hungarians, now U.S. citizens, tell their stories: before March, 1944, when Nazis began to exterminate Hungarian Jews, months in concentration camps, and visiting childhood homes more than 50 years later.. Tolerance Education Center, 35-147 Landy Lane, Rancho Mirage. (760) 328-8252, www. toleranceeducationcenter.org.
Earth Day Celebration 9 a.m. to Noon. Join the Friends of the Desert Mountains to learn how you can help save the Earth and have fun too! Art Show, Eco-Friendly Kid’s Activities & Crafts, Scavenger Hunt and more! Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Visitor’s Center, 51-500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. (760) 568-9918, www.desertmountains.org.
Heltier Living from Head to Toe 6:30 p.m. A free health and wellness lecture: Heartburn can cause cancer, learn more! Dr. Homan Abdollahzadeh will share more about the warning signs and prevention. Free, seating is limited. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
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Dining Out for Life Dine out at any of our 60 participating Dining Out For Life restaurants, coffee shops, and late night spots throughout the Coachella Valley and a portion of your check will be donated to Desert AIDS Project. (760) 992-0442, www.diningoutforlife.com/palmsprings. ‘Breaking Point’ film screening 6 p.m. An environmental disaster of epic proportions is fast approaching, and little is being done to stop it. The receding Salton Sea introduces a toxic mix of fine dust and chemicals to the air, threatening the health of millions. Film will show where we stand and what can be done. UCR Palm Desert, 75-080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 834-0800.
4/29 - 5/1 Stagecoach California’s Country Music Festival Featuring performances by Eric Church, Chris Young, Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood, The Band Perry, Joe Nichols, John Fogerty, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, A Thousand Horses, Marty Stuart and more. For general information including lineup and set list visit www.stagecoachfestival.com.
4/29 Free Tribute Concerts: Fan Halen 8 p.m. A Tribute to Van Halen by Fan Halen. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.
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Crossword
44 “___ magic!”
11 ___ blinds
45 Scale 47 Risk
12 Last word of “America, the Beautiful”
Across
51 Tiny criticism
14 Lord’s mate
1 Singer ___ Del Rey
52 Went underground
20 Later
5 Keyboard key
53 Yellowfin tuna
21 Nail polish
8 Poles, e.g.
55 Member of the flock
26 Light shades
13 Over
56 Surmised
28 “Jeopardy!” host
14 Volcano flow
60 Mythical breastplate
30 Per ___ (yearly)
15 New addition
61 Tall story
16 Spray
62 Responsibility
33 Social reformer Bloomer
17 “Give me ___”
63 Cold shower?
18 Healthcare benefits giant
64 Peron and others
19 Late
66 Complex orgs.
22 Phenom
67 9th mo.
23 Optometrist’s interest
68 Extremities
40 Issue
25 Hall-of-Famer Mel
Down
46 Undeserved infamy
27 Cut again
1 Like some vertebrae
48 Check
29 TV oldie about attorneys
2 For each
49 “If asked, yes”
3 Snacks
50 Bifocals
31 By way of
4 Opposer
54 Vandals
32 Open tract
5 Mortarboard attachment
57 Losing proposition?
34 Nancy, in Nancy 35 Pirate Lafitte
6 With: French
59 Heavy reading
36 2006 comic book film
7 Single guy
60 Balaam’s mount
41 Kentucky county
8 Follow closely
42 Old French coin
9 In ___ of
43 Actor Chaney
10 Avid gallery-goer
“TAX TEAM”
24 Rock musician Brian
65 Go the extra ___
35 Johnny Cash’s wife 36 Hide 37 Inopportune 38 Mailing costs 39 Wool colorers 45 Pirate prizes
58 Roof’s edge
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Art Up
Photographer Monica Orozco Ted Casablanca Gallery to exhibit works
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ed Casablanca Gallery announced that the gallery will exhibit works by noted LA-based photographer Monica Orozco at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club from April 25 through May 1 in the Ace Hotel’s Co-Op Gallery, in conjunction with the Palm Springs Photo Festival. A reception honoring Orozco will be held at the Ace on Friday, April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Orozco made headlines during Modernism Week with her smash show “MidMonica: Photographer Monica Orozco Takes a Whack at Modernism,” and now this show, augmented by new works, will be displayed at the Ace Hotel. This is the first exhibition from Ted Casablanca Gallery to be shown outside the gallery.
“I think Monica’s work will resonate with Ace guests,” commented Bruce Bibby, Ted Casablanca Gallery curator. “Her work is fiercely independent, yet engagingly accessible, not to mention funny as hell.” Orozco, whose photographic tableaux are most often self-portraits, is known for creating humorous and feminist-empowered quirky portraits, where the artist is often the subject of the ironically daring photographs. In her works, she dons every wig and glamour-puss accessory in sight with a fine-art approach and holds nothing back. Her work has been described as ‘Cindy Sherman meets Fellini’ and displays a hilarious quirkiness.
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“Monica rivals any selfie-obssessed celebrity I ever covered in Hollywood, only with ample artistic acumen,” said Bibby. “She knows how to hold your gaze with pop-culture references, humor and pathos. She’s a great grabber of attention, as well as aesthetic.” Ace Hotel & Swim Club is located at 701 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For more information call (760) 325-9900. Ted Casablanca Gallery is located at 388 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For more information, visit the gallery’s website at www.tedcasablanca.com.
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Spotlight 29 Casino
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Tortoise Rock Casino
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Curtain Time
‘The Outgoing Tide’ Dezart Performs By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer
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ward-winning actress/director Judith Chapman says her role in Dezart Performs’ seasonending play “The Outgoing Tide” will probably be her last. She says she wants to travel, among other things. That would be her gain, but certainly our loss.
She will perform with Michael Fairman, one of her co-stars on “The Young and the Restless,” in Bruce Graham’s surprisingly funny drama for three weekends, April 22-May 8, at the Pearl McManus Theater in the Palm Springs Woman’s Club. According to Artistic Director Michael Shaw, this is the play’s first production in the LA and Coachella Valley areas. Chapman has directed two of Dezart Performs’ most successful productions and was sought out by Shaw for this one. It was through her that he met Fairman and “I knew he was perfect for Gunner.” He also notes that this is the first time Chapman has acted with the company, and his first time directing her. “We are both excited about changing roles.” I truly hope this is not Chapman’s last performance, but, just in case, see you there. Curtain Time: “The Outgoing Tide,” 7:30 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, April 22-May 8, Dezart Performs, Pearl McManus Theater, Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs. Tickets and info: (760) 322-0179 or www.dezartperforms.org.
Oney & Van Heusen Les Michaels begins his new season of Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series at the Joslyn Center May 1 when Tish Oney performs “Going My Way – The Songs of Jimmy Van Heusen.” An acclaimed pianist, Oney will accompany herself in this first of 29 different cabaret concerts produced by Michaels this season. The concert will feature songs and stories about composer Van Heusen, who won an Emmy and four Oscars Best Original Song with such lyricists as Edie DeLange, Sammy Cahn and Johnny Burke. Of his 800 compositions, over 50 are considered Great American Songbook standards, including “Swingin’ on a Star,” “All the Way,” “High Hopes,” “Come Fly with Me,” “Here’s That Rainy Day,” “Call Me Irresponsible,” “Darn That Dream” and other songs used in 220 films, including the “Road To…” series. Oney has a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from USC’s Thornton School of Music, has performed with many symphonies and is a sought-after teacher of voice, piano and performance technique. Curtain Time: Tish Oney in “Going My Way – The Songs of Jimmy Van Heusen,” 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Tickets: $11 cash only at the door. Info: (760) 325-2731 or www.lesmichael.com/joslyn
COD’s “Victor/Victoria” College of the Desert’s Performing Arts productions have won dozens of Desert Theatre League Awards through the years, and “Victor/Victoria,” running April 28-May 1 at the McCallum Theatre, looks like another one. Based on the 1933 German film “Viktor und Viktoria,” MGM released the British-
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Tish Oney performs “Going My Way - The Songs of Jimmy Van Heusen” American comedy film in 1982, starring Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren and James Garner. It then was adapted into the 1995 Broadway musical, winning for Best Original Music Score and snaring six other nominations (Preston, Andrews, Warren, Art/Set Decoration, Costume Design and Best Writing of a Screenplay from Another Medium).
The story deals with a penniless soprano named Victoria, who colludes with a struggling gay impresario to disguise herself as a man named Victor, who entertains as a female impersonator known as “Victoria” - and as a result becomes the toast of Paris. Complications arise when a Chicago mobster sees the act and finds himself attracted to the star.
Henry Mancini wrote the music, and Leslie Bricusse penned the lyrics. Julie Andrews’ husband Blake Edwards adapted the book and directed the movie.
Musical numbers include “Le Jazz Hot,” “You and Me,” “Almost a Love Song,” “Living in the Shadows,” “Trust Me,” “Paris by Night” and “Crazy World.”
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Curtain Time
Michael Fairman
Judith Chapman
Curtain Time: “Victor/Victoria,” 7 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, College of the Desert Performing Arts, McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets and info: (760) 340-2787 or www. mccallumtheatre.com
• Second Place Award: Rey Ortega, ventriloquist, “Tongue Twister”
Open Call Winners Another highly successful McCallum Theatre Institute Open Call Talent Competition ended this past weekend with the following winners:
• Audience Favorite Award: saxophonist Madison Barton, Frank Sinatra Medley • Talent Achievement Awards: Vocal: Abigail & Andrea Carter; Dance: Starlight Tappers; Instrumental: Palm Desert Middle School Jazz Ensemble The winners won major cash prizes, and all finalists received Finalist Stipend Awards.
• Grand Prize Award: Kaitlyn Farley, vocalist. “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle”
Box Office • “Agnes of God,” 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday, thru May 1, Coyote StageWorks, Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs Art Museum, 1012 Museum Drive. Tickets and info: (760) 325-4490 or www. annenbergtheater.org. • “Amadeus,” 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22 - May 1, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Desert. Info: (760) 3235123 or www.palmcanyontheatre.org. • “The Outgoing Tide,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; April 22 - May 8. Presented by Dezart Performs at Pearl McManus Theater, 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 322-0179, www. dezartperforms.org.
• “An Afternoon at the Popera,” featuring the California Desert Chorale and Dr. Lisa Lindley. 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Presented by The Coachella Valley Symphony at the McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets and information call (760) 360-2222 or visit www. cvsymphony.com. • “In the Heights,” 4 p.m. Thursday, April 21; 7 p.m. Friday, April 22; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 23, Coachella Valley High School, 83-800 Airport Blvd., Thermal. Tickets and info: (760) 399-5183. • Arthur Lyons Film Noir 2016 Festival, May 12-15, Camelot Theaters, Palm Springs. For information visit www.arthurlyonsfilmnoir.org.
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Dining
Rick’s Desert Grill delicious fare with a Cuban flair By Lucinda Sue Crosby For Desert Entertainer
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ince there are as many restaurants in the Coachella Valley as there are sand traps on our championship golf courses, eateries here must go that extra distance. Ensuring a steady stream of first-timers while keeping the locals satisfied enough to return again and again is harder than it sounds.
Rick’s Desert Grill has grown steadily in popularity because it has some sweet legs up on the competition. The welcoming physical atmosphere is a blend of Old Town mid-century modern, hipster-cool diner chic and a nod to Hollywood’s Golden Age. Picture large, dramatic black-and-white photos of desert rats like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Lucille Ball … who were also A-list movie stars. After you slide into one of the comfortable green booths that surround a cozy bar, you’ll discover a colorful array of frothy cocktails developed by General Manager Nick Seidner. These mostly rum-centric adult libations, particularly refreshing as summer heat begins to shimmer across highways and byways,
Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Palm Springs Open Daily 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily Happy Hour 3 to 7 p.m. Monday All Day Happy Hour (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
contribute to the Grill’s unique character. Ice-frosted mojito glasses bearing flourishes of ripe, sweet fruit appeal on many levels. “We sell a LOT of mojitos,” Nick says with a laugh. The GM is young looking with a nice smile and an undeniable enthusiasm for his job. He has gathered up decades of experience starting with dish washing and table bussing at Rick’s Restaurant, a wellknown day-time eatery in downtown Palm Springs owned by Nick’s father, Rick Seidner. “My dad opened his first place in honor of his mother, who had given him so much,” Nick said. “It’s been a popular place for more than 28 years. Then, in 2009, when the family invested in Rick’s Desert Grill, my wife Adeline and I, along with our daughter Alina had a chance to be a part of my dad’s legacy – for which we are really grateful.” While the bill of fare includes a mixture of all-American dishes like fried chicken or T-bone steak, you will also find a definite Cuban influence – an intriguing part of this family’s heritage. Signature dishes include the Lechon Asado (pork, slow roasted and cooked with rich rock salt, a black & white pepper rub and roasted-tosweetness garlic, basted with orange juice and red wine until the flavors are soaked into the meat); and the Cuban Salad with fresh ripe Roma tomatoes, diced cucumbers, red onions and avocado in a homemade Balsamic vinaigrette. I recommend the Stuffed Tostones, which are “bowls,” fashioned of green plantains filled with the Lechon Picadillo (sweet ground beef, raisins, bell peppers, olives and onions) or Ropa Vieja (shredded flank steak in a Creole tomato sauce). Sides like Caribbean rice and black beans make welcomed additions. “Petite Meals” consist of fish tacos, sweet meatloaf, roasted turkey, etc. in controlled portions, leaving room for an amazingly creamy flan … (I do believe I smell a hint of Kahlua). Nick’s personal recommendation: the salmon, whether
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Cuban Picadillo Stuffed Tostones: braised ground beef with onions, bell peppers, raisins and olives in a light tomato sauce and Ropa Vieja Stuffed Tostones in a Creole tomato sauce served with plantains and black beans grilled, blackened or poached in a garlic, lemon and white wine sauce. Top notch restaurants evolve and Rick’s Desert Grill is no exception. This season, you can partake of their lovely
brunch each day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy $3 Bloody Marys (with a picante recipe concocted and perfected by Nick) or Endless Mimosa’s for $8 – champagne lovers take note!
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Dining
14 oz. cut and marinated Cuban rib-eye in garlic, salt, pepper and virgin olive oil served with potato and mixed vegetables lettuce, onion, a zest of cucumber and alfalfa sprouts perched beneath Swiss and cheddar cheeses enhanced with olive oil and balsamic vinegar).
Cuban pork loin sandwich New menu items include the Santa Clara Salad (marinated chicken breast or grilled salmon with tomato, avocado and red onion drizzled with a crafted-inhouse balsamic vinaigrette) and, for the health conscious, the Vegetarian Club Signature Salad (tomato, avocado, crisp
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f you’re looking for a down-town convenient breakfast and/or lunch eatery, consider the highly popular Rick’s Restaurant – owned and operated by Nick’s dad, Rick Seidner. And be sure to bring your appetite! Alongside lighter fare like yogurt or the designated low-carb plates, the breakfast menu
Over the years, Nick has learned how much his savvy employees add to his business and is quick to praise their work ethic. “So many of these people have been with us from our first day,” Rick explained. “I make sure the wheels are turning; that our ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality; that the stage is set – but the people who work here – they are the ones who make it what it is. My crew knows how to provide a memorable experience.” Consider this an invitation to try a sipand-taste of Cuba at Rick’s Desert Grill. Happily, the Happy Hour here extends from 3 to 7 p.m. daily and all day on Monday with special prices on draft beer, house wine and those fabu Mojitos. offers local favorite dishes like the hearty signature Paul Bunyan Special or a French toast-based darling called the Cinnamon Swirl. Luncheon items come in a tasty variety with some traditional standards like Waldorf salad, a personal favorite.
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Hiking & Biking Trails Hiking Palm Springs
Hiking La Quinta
Andreas Canyon Trail
Boo Hoff Trail to Lake
Tahquitz Canyon
Cahuilla Loop
Palm Springs Art Museum Trail
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Murray Canyon Trail Araby Trail South Lykken Trail North Lykken Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Hiking Rancho Mirage Bighorn Overlook Trail Butler-Abrams Trail Chuckwalla Trail Clancy Lane Trail Jack Rabbit Trail Road Runner Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.
Hiking Palm Desert Hopalong Cassidy Trail
Biking Palm Springs Las Palmas Loop Downtown Loop Citywide Loop Tahquitz Creek Loop Deepwelll Loop Canyon Country Club Loop Gene Autry Bikeway Whitewater Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Biking La Quinta Bear Creek Trailhead Cove Oasis Trailhead Fritz Burns Park
Randall Henderson Trail
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
Herb Jeffries Trail
La Quinta Library
For directions, maps and information visit www.cityofpalmdesert.org
La Quinta Park Sports Complex
Hiking La Quinta
Boys and Girls Club
Bear Creek Trailhead to Cave, Cave to Palm Oasis
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Cove to Lake Cahuilla
On Stage
‘Agnes of God’ Coyote StageWorks
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oyote Stageences with captivating Works, the performances by the lead award-winning performers. Broadway vetActors’ Equity professional eran Marsha Waterbury theater company, will presplays Dr. Livingstone, the ent the gripping drama Aghard-nosed court psychianes of God by playwright trist and atheist. Valerie John Pielmeier at the AnArmstrong takes on the role nenberg Theater beginof Mother Superior, who ning April 20, 2016. A 1982 must expound the posTony Award winner for sibilities of miracles while Best Featured Actress in a recognizing the realities of Play that has been packing today’s world. Her characBritt Adams in audiences worldwide ter tells Dr. Livingston that ever since, Agnes of God raises questions Agnes is a pure soul and the child was a about spiritual issues and morality. A miracle from God. However, the cynical Q&A session with cast members will fol- Dr. Livingstone doesn’t buy it. Britt Adlow the Thursday matinee on April 21. ams will play the demanding title role of Agnes, a beautiful innocent whose abuCalled “Blindingly Theatrical” by the sive upbringing has affected her ability to New York Post, this compelling mystery think rationally. Did someone take advantells the story of an isolated convent dur- tage of Agnes, or was it another immacuing the dead of night, where an ethereal late conception? young nun, Sister Agnes, secretly gives birth to a baby after hiding her pregnanTickets for Coyote StageWorks’ procy for nine months. When the newborn duction of Agnes of God are $45 and $55 is discovered dead soon after the delivery, for matinees and $50 and $60 for evening Agnes becomes the object of a criminal performances, and may be purchased at investigation. A court appointed psychia- the Annenberg Theater box office located trist is assigned to look into the unusual at the Palm Springs Art Museum or online case and determine whether or not Sister at www.psmuseum.org. A Q&A session Agnes is mentally competent to stand with cast members will follow the Thurstrial for the murder. day matinee. To purchase individual tickets or subscriptions, call (760) 325-4490 Directed by Don Amendolia, this the- or visit www.annenbergtheater.org. atrical event is certain to enthrall audi-
World’s only flying Privateer WW2 Era Navy Patrol Bomber Visits Palm Springs Air Museum
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he world’s only Privateer PB4Y World War Two Navy Patrol Bomber makes surprise stop at the PS Air Museum. • This is the only airworthy example of this Navy variant of the B-24 heavy bomber. • Interior tours will be available starting now through Thursday, April 28, for visitors to the Palm Springs Air Museum Cost is $5, after paying regular admission. The Palm Springs Air Museum houses one
of the largest collections of World War II aircraft in flyable condition. Another dozen Korea and Vietnam era aircrafts round out the collection. The museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs, accessible from Gene Autry Trail, just east of the Palm Springs International Airport. Individual admissions range from $9-$16. Children 5 and under and active military and / or the immediate family with ID are free. Palm Springs Air Museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. For more information call (760) 778-6262 or visit www. palmspringsairmuseum.org.
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Film Review
Jungle Book
Disney scores with spectacular retool of classic By Neil Pond
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ritish author Rudyard Kipling wrote the stories that came to be know collectively as The Jungle Book more than a century ago, setting the best-known of the tales in India, where he’d spent his early childhood. It entered the pop-cultural mainstream in 1967 when Walt Disney turned The Jungle Book into a full-length animated musical children’s comedy. Things have certainly changed in the world—and in the world of filmmaking—since then. Director Jon Favreau has steered steely summer blockbusters (the Iron Man franchise) as well as fluffier family fare (Elf), so he was a wise choice—by Disney, again, 40 years down the road—to retool Kipling’s ripping, roaring allegorical fable for a new generation of moviegoers weaned on spectacle as well as sentiment. The Jungle Book is the tale of a young boy, Mowgli, raised by a pack of wolves. All is well until a fearsome tiger—bearing horrific scars that remind him of what humans can do—catches the scent of the “man cub.” With his life in danger, and knowing that his very presence is a threat to the other creatures, Mowgli begins a journey to rejoin human civilization. But the trip isn’t an easy one, as Mowgli learns more about himself and the meaning of friends, family and the “law of the jungle.” The biggest spectacle the new Jungle Book is the sight of Mowgli (newcomer
Jungle Book
Starring Neel Sethi Directed by Jon Favreau 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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Mowgli (Neel Sethi) and Bagheera voiced by Ben Kingsley Neel Sethi, the only human, flesh-andblood actor onscreen for the entire film, except for a fleeting flashback) in a jungle teeming with wild animals. But none of them are real—they’re all digital effects, down to the last bit of fur, fang and feather.
King Louie), Ben Kingsley (the protective panther Bagherra) and the late Gary Shandling (a comically possessive porcupine). Giancarlo Esposito, who plays Sidney Glass in TV’s Once Upon a Time, provides the voice of alpha wolf Akela.
And not only do they look, move and “behave” like real animals, they also talk—constantly. Remember the computer-generated tiger in Life of Pi? Well, imagine it conversing with Pi, and with every other living thing it encounters. Around The Jungle Book’s watering hole, the DirecTV horse, Smokey Bear, the GEICO gecko and Tony the Tiger would feel right at home.
It’s rated PG, but there are periods of action, peril and intensity that might be a bit much for very young viewers—especially if their parents, or grandparents, bring them into this Jungle with sugarplum visions of the candy-coated, songand-dance Disney version. This isn’t that movie; it’s darker, more dangerous—and far superior, in almost every way.
The effects in The Jungle Book are so casually spectacular, you even forget they’re effects. You become so completely, convincingly immersed in the realistic, storybook world, just like Mowgli, it doesn’t seem unnatural that a menagerie of creatures can speak—or sing—just as easily as they can growl, prowl, crawl or climb. The all-star animal voices belong to Bill Murray (the slothful bear Baloo), Scarlett Johansson (the seductive snake Kaa), Lupita Nynog’o (the nurturing wolf Rakasa), Idris Elba (the vengeful tiger Shere Khan), Christopher Walken (the monstrous ape
It’s the same jungle Rudyard Kipling described 120 years ago, and it’s even got a trio of familiar soundtrack tunes (“Trust in Me,” “The Bare Necessities” and a reworked “I Wanna Be Like You”) from 1967. But it’s come to life in remarkable, resounding new technological, 21st century leaps and bounds. With this outstanding upgrade to yet another childhood classic, Kipling still gets a writing credit, but Disney—as it usually does— again gets the final word.
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Astrology
Horoscopes April 21 - April 27
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. The Best of the Best Tours. 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.
luto took the hint. Mars, the warrior planet, pulled a reversal through the adventuresome realm of Sagittarius. This week, Pluto mimics the move, backing through Capricorn, the realm of power, careers and status. Through September 26, much will come to light about the inner workings of secret and subconscious power structures. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You live a life worth writing about. The events of the day could inspire you to jot down some notes or take a few pictures. This moment in time is truly special, and the people around you feel the magic, too. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s something very creative developing in you — a new way of coping. The artist in you may be forged in a kiln of passionate insecurity, but the heat turns everything into a beautiful expression. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s an invisible tether that ties you to a situation. It matters. It’s the line that’s keeping you in orbit. Maybe you don’t want to be so centered around this situation. In that case, cut the cord. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re ready to make an improvement, and there’s something to be addressed before you can fully take this on. Look back and see what wasn’t working. Own your part in that.
CROSSWORD ANSWERS
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One way you can tell who your real friends are: If something is important to you, it’s important to your friend. This is especially true for subjects in which your friend has no other interest except that it matters to you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The transformation you desire is as possible as you are committed to making it happen. You need a system of accountability. Who will you share your results with? The answer to this question will be your success key. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your way may not be the best way, but it’s the one that comes easily to you — automatically, even. There’s too much to do today to mess around with the bright, shiny new method. Do it your way. Rinse; repeat. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s something you want that would make your life easier, but you haven’t figured out how to get it yet. Daydream. Brainstorm. Ask the “haves” to give a little advice to the “have-not-yets.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Don’t work for free. There are so many reasons you’ll want to: love, generosity, a good cause, familial ties, experience ... the list goes on. But don’t do it. The reasons for getting a fair monetary exchange are more compelling. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Sure, from time to time you’ve felt like you’re digging a hole for yourself. Chalk it up to animal instinct. Holes can be good protection. Tunnels are legitimate transportation. Just don’t detonate it behind you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). No two snowflakes are alike, though many are similar in appearance until the microscope zooms in. Your microscope is highpowered, and it will pick up beautiful differentials and variations. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Anyone who is looking for something to complain about will find it. That’s not you. You actively search for the benefits, opportunities and fun in the situations that seem to be less than ideal.
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The Buzz
News
around the desert
AJ’s on the Green 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
Family Earth Day Friends of the Desert Mountains is embracing Earth Day with its inaugural Family Earth Day celebration on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free, funfilled event will offer a variety of activities for participants to learn more about our desert surroundings and ways to care for our planet. Kids and adults alike can join eco-friendly activities that teach Earth-conscious ways to care for the environment. A scavenger hunt will teach kids to navigate using a map and compass to the “treasure” that can be turned in for prizes. The event will also showcase live animals, local art displayed by artists, and fun activities for the whole family. Family Earth Day takes place at the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, located at 51-500 Highway 74 in Palm Desert. To learn more call (760) 862-9984 or (760) 568-9918.
Night Sky Photography Dennis Mammana will teach participants how to use even the simplest of cameras to create magnificent celestial portraits. The class, held Saturday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will begin with tips for setting up and shooting the night sky including a few tricks of the trade. Students should have a good working knowledge of their equipment prior to taking this class. Students need to provide their own camera, tripod, camera equipment, and dress in layers as the nights can be cold. Class size limited to 12. For more information call (760) 3675535 or visit www.joshuatree.org.
Butterfly Exhibit and Camel Rides Take Summer Break The Living Desert Zoo and Garden’s Butterflies: Winged Wonders exhibit and camel rides are taking a hiatus this summer. The two popular attractions are available through Sunday, May 1 and will return this fall 2016. The Butterflies:
AMERICAN
Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
Winged Wonders exhibit showcases approximately 300 butterflies from more than 30 unique species. The exhibit is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through May 1, and admission is $3 for non-members and $2 for members. Camel rides are offered daily to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 1. Participants must be at least three years old to ride. The cost is $5 per person. For more information, visit www.LivingDesert.org or contact (760( 346-5694. The Living Desert is located at 47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert.
Indio Announces Partnership with SoCal Coyotes Football The City of Indio recently announced a civic and corporate partnership with the SoCal Coyotes, a professional football team and non-profit leadership organization for local men ages 18-30. The team, which plays its games at Shadow Hills High School in north Indio, was recently named America’s No. 1 Developmental Pro Football Program. The new agreement will help further the organization’s efforts to positively impact the community by mentoring and equipping young men to become better husbands, fathers and men. The Coyotes’ initiatives will also benefit thousands of youth in the Coachella Valley’s largest and fastest-growing city. To learn more about the City of Indio, visit www.indio. org. For more about the Socal Coyotes, go to www.thesocalcoyotes.com.
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The Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Trilussa Ristorante 68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant 35-325 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 324-0411 www.nicolinos.com
MEXICAN El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061 El Mexicali Cafe II 43-430 Monroe Street, Indio (760) 342-2333 www.elmexicalicafe2.com
Woody’s Burgers 317 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com
Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710 www.goodyscafe.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe 45100 Club Dr., Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com La Quinta Cliffhouse 78-250 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-360-5991 www.laquintacliffhouse.com
ITALIAN Riccio’s Steak and Seafood 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-3111 www.ricciossteakandseafood.com Alberto’s Ristorante 71-416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 346-3221 www.albertos-ristorante.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill 265 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
INDIAN Monsoon Indian Cuisine 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-2700 www.monsoonindiancuisine.com India Oven 35-875 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 770-3918 www.india-oven.com
SEAFOOD Pacifica Seafood Restaurant 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 674-8666 www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com 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
Nightlife
Nightlife
April 21 thru April 27 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAY - 4/21 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Trio with Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and 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 La Quinta Brewing Co. Old Town Taproom The Hive Minds, 8 to 11 p.m. 78-065 Main St. #100, La Quinta (760) 872-4251 www.laquintabrewing.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 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 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 - 4/22 AJ’s on the Green Siobhan from 6:30 to 9:30 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 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 Quinta Brewing Co. Old Town Taproom Acoustic Movement, 8 to 11 p.m. 78-065 Main St. #100, La Quinta (760) 872-4251 www.laquintabrewing.com La Rue Wine Bar Entertainment at 6:45 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com
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Mike Costly at Vicky’s of Santa Fe every Tuesday 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 Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. Tribut to The Doors by Strange Days, 8 p.m. at Spotlight Showroom 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 at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
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Nightlife SATURDAY - 4/23 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 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 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
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 - 4/24 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Brunch with Rose Mallett from 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 to 8 p.m. 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 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 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 Woody’s Burgers Smooth Brothers at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.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
MONDAY - 4/25 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
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Nightlife MONDAY - 4/25
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.
(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
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.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
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
Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com
Woody’s Burgers John Bolivar & Barney McClure at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costlet, 6:30 to 10 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 - 4/26 AJ’s on the Green Linda Peterson from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
WEDNESDAY - 4/27 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 Indian Wells Resort Hotel Rich Bono & Poupee Boccaccio, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.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 Alvarez All Star Session at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
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