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The Ten Tenors take the stage
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“Our Greatest Hits” delights audiences with powerful anthems
ust in time for Valentine’s Day, The Ten Tenors takes the McCallum stage with a show
featuring their greatest hits from the past 25 years. One of Australia’s greatest entertainment success stories, this popular music ensemble has attracted an international fan base, having been seen by more than 90 million people worldwide witnessing their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal prowess. Following over two decades of sell-out performances across the globe, including more than 2,500 headline concerts, The Ten Tenors have cemented their place as Australia’s premier classical-crossover group. Celebrated for their colorful repertoire, breathtaking arrangements and powerful live performances, The Ten Tenors respectfully tip their hats not only to the great classical composers but also to contemporary music’s most popular artists. From Queen to Bowie, and from Lennon to Winehouse, The Ten Tenors are guaranteed to surprise and delight featuring their unmistakable ten-part harmonies. Amidst their own explosive live concert experiences and remarkable achievements—including six platinum and gold records and more than 3.5 million concert tickets sold—The Ten Tenors have performed alongside countless music legends, including Andrea
• Leona Woods was the only woman physicist on the team that built the world’s first nuclear reactor as part of the Manhattan Project. She became a mother during the project, but hid her pregnancy as not to miss work. Afterward, as a professor, she authored more than 200 papers in physics and astrophysics.
In This Issue
Beware of the Cold...............................2 Calendar of Events...............................3 El Paseo First Friday............................4 Concerts Return...................................5
1. LANGUAGE: In British English, what is a singlet? 2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a murmuration? 3. MOVIES: Which 1951 adventure film features a character named Charlie Allnut (played by Humphrey Bogart)?
Bocelli, André Rieu, John Travolta, Nicole Kidman, Geoffrey Rush, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart, Alanis Morissette, Sarah Brightman, Willie Nelson, Katherine Jenkins and Christina Aguilera. They’re no strangers to television, either, with appearances on some of the world’s biggest broadcast events, including performing exclusively for talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey on Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for an audience of 32 million viewers, The Today Show and Poland 2012 UEFA Cup in Warsaw. Long-time member Michael Edwards is also the touring musical
director of The Ten Tenors. Edwards said, “It’s such a thrill to listen to each tenor dominate their solos night after night. Listen for Queen, Puccini and even Ed Sheeran. There truly is something for everyone in this show.” Whether delivering operatic arias or soulful ballads, The Ten Tenors are creating musical magic with their dynamic and choreographed performances. The power of ten has never been so impactful.
• Director Michael Bay (“Transformers”) traced his interest in action films to when he attached firecrackers to a toy train and filmed the ensuing fiery disaster with his mother’s 8 mm camera. The fire department was called, and Bay was grounded.
having a famous local composer write a song for her called “Black Flower in the White House.”
• Sharks can grow up to 50,000 teeth in their lifetime. • Libyan revolutionary Moammar Gadhafi had a serious obsession with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, showering her with over $200,000 in gifts and
Ten Tenors take the stage February 9-14 at the McCallum Theater, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. For tickets and times, visit mccallumtheatre.com or call 760-340-2787.
• A 10-second French kiss spreads around 80 million bacteria between the two smoochers. • The African country of Zambia entered the Space Race in the 1960s with a plan to visit Mars and convert aliens to Christianity. The plan unraveled when one of the “Afronauts” got pregnant, another pulled out to join a local dance group and a third went missing. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president campaigned for reelection with the slogan, “Don’t change horses midstream”? 5. HISTORY: Where did the St. Valentine’s Day massacre (murder of seven gangsters and associates) take place? 6. TELEVISION: How many seasons did the original “Star Trek” series run? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the basic currency used in Kenya? 8. MEASUREMENTS: What is a furlong? 9. GEOGRAPHY: What is the longest river in Europe? 10. ANATOMY: What is the basic component of hair, skin and nails? © 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6
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WORD SEARCH Beware of the Cold
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Administrators of the local senior center called it a tailgate party and envisioned many dozens of elderly gathered in the parking lot outside the center, drinking coffee and snacking on doughnuts from the bakery. They’d sent out notices and emails a week in advance. No one showed up. Not a single senior was to be seen, while center management stood on the steps wringing their hands and wondering why. The problem, we all know, is that the oldest of the senior center management team is less than half our average age, with their assistants barely out of college. Degrees galore, of course, in gerontology this and geriatric that, but framed documents hanging on the wall don’t indicate a personal knowledge of what all seniors know for fact: We get cold! Not only do we get cold, but we have to be careful. Our circulation
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isn’t what it used to be. We lose body heat faster and sometimes don’t even know it’s happening. When our core temperature drops too low, it can damage our liver, kidney and heart. Hypothermia is a real risk and can be deadly. It bears repeating that we need to beware of the cold. Here’s what you can do to stay on top of your own body temperature: • Don’t skimp on the heat at home. Keep the thermostat at 6870 F and wear a sweater inside. (If you visit an elderly person in the winter, go to the thermostat and see what the setting is.) If you must save money on heating, close off rooms you’re not using. • Ask someone to install clear plastic film insulation on your windows. You’ll be surprised how much it cuts down on icy drafts. • Keep a blanket or quilt on the sofa or recliner, and cover up when you sit down. • If you have to go out, wear layers and a good hat, gloves and scarf. Don’t let body heat escape out of your neckline. And if your senior center hosts an outdoor parking-lot gathering, check the weather report. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Things to do this week February 3
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The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Shawn Klush is renowned as, the closest thing to the king in concert. He portrayed Elvis in Martin Scorses and Mick Jagger’s HBO series, Vinyl. Klush will be accompanied by The Desert Symphony. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. 760340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com
Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta Featuring over 100 artists showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com
February 4
Palm Springs Vintage Market Come experience a diverse gathering of merchants selling vintage, retro, and mid-century modern merchandise. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palm Springs Culture Center, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. palmspringsvintagemarket.com
Theresa Caputo Live! The Long Island Medium will share personal stories about her life and explain how her gift works. She will deliver healing messages to audience members. 8 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com
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Johnny Mathis Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” and “Misty” brings his legendary talent to the desert. 8 p.m. The Show at Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-5143849, aguacalientecasino.com
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February 8 Motown Motor City Revue From its humble beginnings to what became one of the biggest record labels of all time, we will tell the story through song in how Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson teamed up to create this musical empire. 6:30 p.m. Vicky’s of Santa Fe, 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com
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Brain Teaser First I am dried, then I am wet. The longer I swim, the more taste you get. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 6
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First Firday on El Paseo El Paseo Shopping District is pleased to present another fun Friday Night with a surprise Pop Up on Friday, February 4, from 3 to 5 p.m., joining El Paseo Cruise Night and many other fun events. The hip and cool Stilt Walkers will be dressed to impress for rocking around the clock, Elvis-style! They will start their journey near Portola and El Paseo, and stroll west. After a short break, they will be back on El Paseo, starting on the West end where they will stroll east towards the Gardens on El Paseo until 5 p.m. The motherdaughter duo will be happy to take
part in selfies along the way! Shoppers are encouraged to post their photos and tag @shopelpaseo. First Fridays on EL Paseo are always filled with lots of great instore events such as art gallery exhibition openings, and there are many new stores to visit by taking the Yellow Courtesy Cart up and down the 9-block district. And everyone loves the roar of the classic car engines as they cruise the avenue, starting at 4 p.m. Come early and see all the cars atop the Gardens on El Paseo parking lot! Or bring your own classic ride and join in the fun.
Spotting a shooting star It’s not often one can see a meteor entering earth’s atmosphere: the sun gives them cover in daytime, if it happens too late at night most of us are sleeping or they make entry where few people live, explains the Association of Mature American Citizens. But the large green fireball that fell in Hungary recently made its way across the
country early at night, giving witnesses a show they won’t soon forget, although you can bet that that many of them quickly reached for their iPhone’s to video the event. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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Free tribute band concert series From February-July, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, working in collaboration with James Elliott Entertainment, will host a series of free, monthly tribute band concerts at the new Palm Springs Downtown Park. The tribute band performances will be held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Only acts who look, sound, and perform like the real thing will be featured. Kicking off the whole affair on Wednesday, February 2, will be
TLR – Experience the Eagles Music, a hardworking and much in-demand tribute band based in Los Angeles. Other tribute groups scheduled to appear include those devoted to the music of Elton John, Madonna, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. The concert series is FREE and open to everyone. Bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment in our beautiful new downtown park. For more info visit pschamber.org.
The Art of Music concert returns Two of the most incredible musicians known worldwide for their depth of range are teaming up for this one time only evening of music that touches the heart. Deanna Bogart and Jeremiah Levi Samson, as their way of supporting Old Town Artisan Studios, are building a show specifically to show their love for all the work done by the Aetisan Studios.
Join Old Town Arisan Studios on Thursday, February 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. be swept up by the beautiful surroundings, engaging community, and world-renowned music. The music series is unique in that it combines a concert and Q & A with the musicians. General admission tickets are $10, VIP Pass are $50. For tickets nd info, visit oldtownartisanstudios.org
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Crossword Answer
If Elmer fudd is being heavily teased by Bugs Bunny, he might be having a bad hare day.
Stickelers Answer The words are “ranged” and “danger.”
Fear Knot Answer
Sudoku Answer
1. An undershirt
Go Figure Answer
Trivia Answers 5. Chicago
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8. An eighth of a mile
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Brain Teaser Answer Tea
A Veteran Comes in From the Cold The dormitory veterans had made their way down to the railroad tracks in the woods, battling buffeting winds and sleet. There, it was rumored, they’d find a young homeless veteran living in a tent. The rumor was true. The veteran was given a choice: accept a basket of food and dry socks or come back to town and warm up until the snow stopped. He accepted the offer of warmth
and came back to the coffee shop to wait out the storm. Sarge watched as he was escorted in, parked at the counter and given hot coffee and sandwiches. “Son,” he said to the new arrival, “Did I see you limping?” “Yes, sir, probably.” “Let’s pull off those boots and take a look.” Turned out the veteran had a case of first-stage frostbite across all of his toes. Sarge hooked a thumb toward the kitchen, where he warmed up a pan of water and had the veteran soak his feet. Meanwhile they talked, the veteran and Sarge. He’d never gone home, the veteran said, after getting out. Was certain he wouldn’t be welcome, being the first in a large family of “damn pacifists” to serve in the military. His parents’ home was mere miles away, and sometimes he crept up to
watch them through the window, he said, but no, he’d never even called them the whole time he was away. An hour and several sandwiches later, the toes looked better and Sarge handed the young veteran a cellphone. “I want you to call your mother,” he said. “I did the unforgivable,” the veteran replied, shaking his head. “Call. Tell your mother you have frostbite on your toes. She’ll know exactly what to do.” The next morning, once the roads were plowed, Sarge drove the young veteran home, watching from a distance as 30 exuberant people came rushing out, scooped up their wayward boy in a hero’s welcome, and carried him inside. Sarge smiled. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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On Feb. 3, 1959, rising American rock stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson are killed when their plane crashes in Iowa. Singer Don McLean memorialized the musicians in the 1972 hit “American Pie,” which refers to “the day the music died.” On Feb. 4, 2004, a Harvard sophomore named Mark Zuckerberg launches The Facebook, a social media website he had built in order to connect Harvard students with one another. The previous year, he had created FaceMash, a website where students could
On Feb. 5, 1937, President Franklin Roosevelt announces a plan to expand the Supreme Court to as many as 15 judges. Critics immediately charged that Roosevelt was trying to “pack” the court and thus neutralize Supreme Court justices. The Senate struck down the bill by a vote of 70 to 22. On Feb. 6, 1985, in his State of the Union address, President Ronald Reagan defines some of the key concepts of his foreign policy of supporting freedom fighters around the globe. These included covertly supporting the Contras in their attacks on the leftist Sandinista government in Nicaragua.
On Feb. 7, 1962, President John F. Kennedy issues an executive order broadening the United States’ restrictions on trade with Cuba. The embargo, which effectively restricts all trade between Cuba and the United States, has lapsed several times, notably under Presidents Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama. On Feb. 8, 1936, University of Chicago halfback Jay Berwanger, the first Heisman Trophy winner, is picked No. 1 overall in the NFL draft. However, Berwanger never played for any NFL team because he had too many demands, which teams refused to meet. Instead the college star became a foam rubber salesman. (c) 2022 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Palm Springs commited to restoring historic Plaza Theatre After recently receiving a $5 million donation from well known television producer and local resident David C. Lee, the City of Palm Springs is now reaffirming its commitment to restoring the historic Plaza Theatre as a community asset. On Thursday January 27, the City Council approved an agreement with the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation, that will
support a fundraising effort with funds and staff support to maintain not only the theatre itself, but the ongoing fundraising efforts. The Plaza Theatre is one of the city’s most iconic structures. Built in 1936, the theatre has been the location for film premieres, national radio broadcasts, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, bringing national
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attention to Palm Springs. Despite its use, over the last few decades, the building fell into disrepair. In 2019, the City of Palm Springs, led by Roberts, launched a campaign to restore the grand dame Plaza Theatre to its former glory. All funds received now will be matched up to $2 million dollars by Mr. Lee. Visit SaveThePlazaTheatrePS.Com for more information.
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