Coachella Valley Weekly - January 9 to January 15, 2020 Vol. 8 No. 43 by CV Weekly

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CONTENTS The 11th Green - Christopher Munch .......3 PSIFF - Still Time To See............................ 5 Desert Music............................................... 6 CV Music Showcase - Round 2 ................. 7 Sensi Trails at Date Shed........................... 7

January 9 to January 15, 2020

PSIFF LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: THE 11TH GREEN

he Coachella Valley with its dark skies and wide-open spaces has had its share of unusual sightings and unexplained phenomenon. The questions: Are we alone in the universe, and do Unidentified Flying Objects really exist? are no longer considered “crazy talk.” Evidence exists that “something is going on.” But what do we really know? Filmmaker Christopher Munch explores the big questions and exposes peculiar and unexplained incidents about alien/ extraterrestrial activity in his film The 11th Green. Shot almost entirely in the Coachella Valley, the story follows Jeremy (Campbell Scott) a journalist who, after his father dies, discovers long-buried footage purporting to document President Eisenhower’s alleged encounters with extraterrestrials. CVW: How did you become interested in UFOs and the “alien visitation” subject matter? CM: UFOs and aliens were not subjects that I knew a lot about initially. Over the years, I had read some of the classic books: The Interrupted Journey by John Fuller, (which had deeply moved my mother in the ‘60s), the 1984 landmark Clear Intent by Fawcett and Greenwood, and a few books by Jacques Vallee and Allen Hynek. I had just spent six years trying to deal truthfully with another anomalous subject — that of sasquatch in Letters from the Big Man — and in 2013 I had made a short film for ITVS called Return to Elektra Springs, which dealt with an outcast inventor whose work in breakthrough propulsion had been suppressed. That, more than anything probably, was my entry point into UFOlogy since there is an overlapping history of the suppression of information in both areas. And, I had delved into the free energy literature rather extensively. My interest was not so much in UFOlogy per se, but rather in so-called exopolitics -- the relationship of the nation-state to visitors from other worlds. What fascinated me more than anything was the idea of humanity’s organic readiness to assimilate the information, and why it has taken so long. The answers to that question are vast

and complex. Since the end of 2017, however, there has been an uptick in the mainstream media’s coverage of this topic in a thoughtful, and nonsensational way. For instance, the New York Times coverage of U.S. Navy’s engagement with anomalous phenomena. (see nytimes. com/2019/05/26/us/politics/ufo-sightingsnavy-pilots.html) CVW: Have you had any personal encounters with “aliens” or seen UFOs? Have you known someone who has? CM: To the best of my knowledge, I have not personally seen anomalous aerial phenomena or interacted with visitors from other worlds. Though, again, it’s a vast topic and nothing is necessarily black and white. CVW: What challenges did you face writing the screenplay – adapting UFO sightings,

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Backroom Boys, US Presidents, and James Forrestal into a narrative feature film? CM: The biggest challenge in writing the screenplay for The 11th Green was always how to deal with the informational aspect without overwhelming the viewer. I don’t know if the film ultimately is successful in integrating the information with the emotional storyline, but all I can say is I did the best that I could after dozens of drafts over several years, and without wanting to water down the information in the way that is typical of most movies. Obviously, the challenge is to make the information entertaining without distorting it. As a viewer, I personally didn’t mind a kind of discursive format, in which one President is giving the other a history lesson. But, it involved a lot of trial and error to find the right balance and, ultimately, it was absolutely necessary to subordinate the historical information to the emotional events in Jeremy’s life. This is why I chose Jeremy’s father’s death as the embarkation point. CVW: You dedicated the film to the first Secretary of State, James Forrestal. Why? CM: Forrestal oversaw the postwar unification of the armed services into the Department of Defense. He was an immensely gifted man who had made his fortune in Wall Street and then dedicated himself to public service at the outset of World War II, rising to continue to page 5

Consider This - The Adobe Collective ..... 8 Marc Antonelli............................................ 9 Pet Place ................................................... 10 The Vino Voice ......................................... 11 Club Crawler Nightlife....................... 12-13 Good grub - BurgerIM..............................14 Brewtality .................................................15 Screeners ................................................. 16 Book Review............................................. 17 Safety Tips ................................................17 Haddon Libby ...........................................19 Dale Gribow.............................................. 19 Swag For The Soul ................................... 20 Free Will Astrology ................................. 20 Cannabis Corner ...................................... 22

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THE 11TH GREEN continued from page 3 become Secretary of the Navy. There has been much speculation about his mental decline and death. Douglas Brinkley and Townsend Hoopes’ biography of him, Driven Patriot, is superlative. Although it cannot be definitively corroborated, I believe that Forrestal – a cold war warrior through and through – was nevertheless a proponent of “controlled acclimatization” with respect to the UFO information knowing that it would be impossible to keep the secret forever, even though all of the security apparatus was in place to do so after the atomic bomb project. I think that as he saw opportunistic groups scrambling to benefit from secretized knowledge of the UFO events after the war, he felt compelled to accelerate even his own timetable for the gradual release of information, and towards this end reached out to his political contacts in Congress who could bring this information forward. I believe this intention is what led to his downfall (though certainly his stance opposing partition of Palestine, for instance, made him a lot of enemies). In my opinion, this intention made him heroic and worthy of a lot more appreciation than just this film’s dedication. The fact that he sought to protect his family from harm, even though his family relationships were strained, made him all the more heroic. CVW: The film makes it clear that US Presidents have all known about the “aliens,” but have refused to come out publically. Do you think President Trump knows? CM: The amount of information that is given to any president is limited, since he or she is an elected official, and for that reason is perceived

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as a potential security risk by the permanent guardians of the information. I believe Ike’s statement in the film that “often they don’t give you the true reasons for the secrecy” is accurate. Each of the Presidents after Truman has had to piece together the puzzle largely for himself, or else accept the incomplete dish that is being offered from the intelligence community. Bush Senior, because of his CIA past, probably had access to more information than most. CVW: Do you believe the US has gained from “alien” technology? CM: To a degree, yes, although there is a lot of distorted information in the open literature. I believe most of our technological progress has been the result of human ingenuity, not reverseengineered ET hardware. CVW: The film claims “aliens” have intervened to help humans. Do you believe alien beings are benign or benevolent like the character Lars? CM: Yes. Some have been, and are. But there are, apparently, multiple ET groups that have had interactions with various human groups and different orientations among them. CVW: Based on the movie’s opening statement, are we to believe the events are factually true? Or is it just a gimmick to make the film more suspenseful or intriguing? CM: It’s not intended to be a gimmick. The film has sought to stick to what is generally believed to be the “core story” of our world’s premature intersection with visitors from other worlds. I chose not to speculate too wildly in the film.

Though, I have no idea if Barack Obama had an experience in his youth like the one depicted in the film. That is dramatic license. CVW: As the filmmaker, is it your goal to change or open the minds of those who do not believe in “aliens?” CM: This goes back to the question of humanity’s organic readiness to assimilate the information. It astonishes me that our society is so thoroughly indoctrinated in the “giggle factor” and to dismiss the information simply because the media has done such a poor job of reporting it. The information is all out there. It only requires discernment on the part of the reader. But this boils down to more than laziness. There really is an aspect of cognitive dissonance that our President in the film describes. So, my goal has been to treat the material in as truthful a way as I know how, without embellishing it (in the style of Hollywood) for the sake of entertainment. And, that makes it definitely not a film for everyone. CVW: Were you ever in fear of your life while working on this story? CM: No. Although, I confess to a certain paranoia in the early stages of working on the script, when I was immersed in some of the more amazing literature. Anyone delving deeply into this complex subject must get past that stage. CVW: What do you want moviegoers to take away from the narrative? CM: I’d like them to be more open to defining for themselves their relationship to the phenomenon, separate and apart from whatever their indoctrination through media may have been. Individuals need to think for themselves,

PSIFF: STILL TIME TO SEE

s you probably already know, PSIFF offers the widest selection of Oscar nominated submissions of any film festival. As a reminder, movies are screening every day from 8 am to 10 pm until “Best of Fest” shows on Monday, January 13. Many of the filmmakers are still in town and will appear after their films screen for a Q&A. Below are a few films that are getting some nice buzz and are worth considering, even during the fest’s last days. Check the PSIFF.org website for changes in time and location. And remember, standby seating is often worth the gamble but the best way to see missed films is the “Best of Fest” showings.

star friend begins taking credit for her work, Yuma decides to break free from her guarded life and make a name for herself. She takes her portfolio to the editor of an erotic “manga” who tells her tells Yuma her work is technically good but lacks “real world authenticity” and to come back after she’s explored her sexuality. As luck would have it, in the hallway of a “love hotel” she meets Mai (Makiki Watanabe), a sympathetic sex worker who befriends Yuma and helps her “expand her horizons and gain confidence.” This sensitive coming of age story is writer/director Hikari’s first feature film. Thursday, January 9, 5:45 PM, Regal

37 SECONDS Mentioned in a previous column, I’m including it here again because it’s so good. Yuma (Mei Kayama) is a talented 23-yearold artist with cerebral palsy who has always lived under the care (domination?) of her very protective mother. When her YouTube

THE SPY Based on an incredible true story, this WW II thriller focuses on Sonja Wigert, a polar Scandinavian actress and singer who enlists as a spy after her father is arrested in Norway by the Germans. Friday, January 10, 7PM, Annenberg

DOGS DON”T WEAR PANTS Dark and poignant, J.P. Valkeapaa’s movie about Juha, a depressed surgeon and grieving widower’s unexpected connection with Mona, a dominatrix, avoids sensationalism and embraces a space for those who abandon the restraints and expectations of ordinary, mainstream society. Saturday, January 11, 1:45 PM, Regal

RED PENGUINS As chilling as it is entertaining, this dark comedy is about the clash of American

January 9 to January 15, 2020 hopefully by reading the most credible material and not just the most sensational. CVW: Why did you choose the CV as a location? CM: Dwight Eisenhower spent each of his post-presidential winters, except one or two, in Palm Desert. Here he enjoyed a certain type of anonymity, and the chance to really enjoy his retirement (which he had been ready to do since the late ‘40s, before he was drafted to run for President). So it was an obvious choice. CVW: Was it easy to work with local film commissions and cities? CM: Yes, it was a wonderful experience working in the Coachella Valley, especially at local landmarks like Shields Date Garden and Moorten Botanical Gardens. CVW: What happened on the 11th Green? CM: The title of the film simply refers to the place at El Dorado Country Club where Ike’s house was located – right on the 11th fairway. CVW: What is your next project? CM: Not sure yet. Kicking around a number of things. Filmmaker Christopher Munch will be present at all screenings and will be available to answer questions. “The 11th Green” is Munch’s fifth feature film. This is his first time attending the PSIFF. The World Premiere of “The 11th Green” screens Wednesday, January 8, 5:00 pm at the Camelot Theater. Other screenings include: Thursday, January 9 12:00 noon at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City, and Friday January 10, 9:00 pm at the Regal in Palm Springs. For tickets visit a PSIFF box office, call 800 898 PALM or go online to psfilmfest.org.

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS marketing know-how coming up against the ruthless Russian mafia in the promotion and management of a revived Soviet hockey team. This gripping tale that pits voracious American capitalism against lawless – and deadly -- Russian corruption must be seen to be believed. Sunday, January 12, 6:45 PM, Camelot THE TRAITOR Set in the early 1980s, this compelling film is about the battle for control of the lucrative Brazilian heroin trade when Tommaso Buscetta, an Italian Mafioso soldier is captured by Brazilian authorities he’s extradited back to Italy where he becomes the first major Mafioso who -hoping to save his family -- breaks the Sicilian code of silence. His testimony shakes up the nation of Italy in this fact-based and bloody gangster epic. Saturday, January 11, 7:00 PM, Camelot robin@coachellavaleyweekly.com

January 9 to January 15, 2020

LOCAL MUSIC

he term ‘desert’ is frequently used to describe anything coming from the Coachella Valley. The collaborative known as Desert Music is no different. Led by Noe Gutierrez, a 45 year resident of Indio, California, the union of key players includes pacesetters like pro photographer Steven Young, mega-producer David Williams of Melrose Music, graphic artist Bobby Taffolla, videographer and director Zak Kupcha of Circulation Media, L3 Lighting Design owner Laine Rinker III and many other craft masters who provide music management, promotion, booking, collaboration, consultation, staging, lighting, graphics, photography and event planning. An extension of their efforts is the social media group Desert Music Alliance, a collection of over 600 invested souls who agree to be involved in the desert music community and remain positive and purposeful in helping to elevate all music artists and the desert as a whole. Each individual agrees to have a positive impact on the musical landscape of the Coachella Valley and High Desert. They agree to support each other through their willingness and ability. The overall understanding is that we are greater together than apart. Coachella Valley Weekly sat down with Gutierrez to get a better grasp on his team’s mission. CVW: What are the primary goals of a music manager? Gutierrez: “From my perspective, a music manager books live performances, invites labels/media to shows, networks and uses relationships to generate opportunities, negotiates deals when opportunities arise, sends out demos, determines and completes submissions for award shows, helps book studio time and rehearsal sessions, explores funding opportunities, maintains and updates social media and artist websites, facilitates local, national and international radio airplay, facilitates interviews including television, newspaper, online publications, magazines, podcasts and radio, provides advice on all aspects of an artist’s professional life and helps the artist select other members of the ‘team’ such as accountants, lawyers, booking agents and publicists. Easy peasy, right?” CVW: What are your qualifications as a music manager? Gutierrez: “I’ve been involved in learning

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DESERT MUSIC

PASSION FOR PROMOTION / ADVOCATE FOR ARTISTS

and performing organized music since 1981. I began playing the alto, tenor and baritone saxophone from elementary school through high school and have been singing in several local bands since the early ’00s. That’s over 38 years of experience that has given me an exceptional amount of music knowledge that I can tap into. I’ve been able to develop a skilled ability to listen to music during performance and production and provide constructive feedback to artists. I feel I have a high degree of selfmotivation and a strong adherence to remaining positive and encouraging. This business is tough and requires an inordinate amount of resiliency. I kinda developed my own list of duties as a music manager. I’ll attend rehearsals and man the merch table if necessary. I completed a Master’s level writing course that has helped me to draft Letters of Understanding, Management Agreements, working bios on all our artists, press releases and communicate effectively with those in the industry. I do my best to remain artist-focused and provide excellent customer service to my clients and those we correspond with. You have to be an excellent team member and have an ability to communicate clearly. Organizational skills are a necessity. One peculiar thing I do is to develop a working strategic business plan for each artist. It helps us create a launch pad, share a strategy, prioritize and set specific objectives for the artist. When you put something on paper, it takes on a whole new significance.” CVW: How long have you been involved with managing artists and who are some of the artists you have worked with? Gutierrez: “Currently, I’m artist manager for Indie rocker Courtney Chambers and have been for five years now. She was my first client. The only other artist I’m managing currently is the Alternative Rock band Empty Seat. In the past, I worked with the wonderful and talented

Country Tribal Rock vocalist Kelly Derrickson, Desert Reggae band Mozaiq and Hip-Hop master AL RO$$I. Each of them continue to be leaders in their respective genres. Kelly has won so many awards I lost count. She was the 2015 ‘Best New Artist’ at the Indigenous Music Awards, the 2015 ‘Best Country Artist’ at the Coachella Valley Music Awards, the 2017 Best Female Artist at the Native American Music Awards and the 2018 ‘Best Female Artist’ at the NAMAs. Mozaiq just won the ‘Best Reggae Artist’ award at the 2019 CVMAs and AL RO$$I is consistently in the mix for ‘Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist’ at the CVMAs. I’m proud of my time with each of them and I’m honored to call them family. I still root for them and do my best to support their careers. One thing I can say is that I continue to be a huge fan of their music.” CVW: Tell us more about what Courtney Chambers and Empty Seat are up to. Gutierrez: “It’s been an honor to be on Courtney’s team and she has taught me so much about the industry and about what it takes to be a world-class genuine artist. She was my friend first and we have a great working relationship. Most recently she has been performing with Belinda Carlisle and playing her butt off around town as a solo artist, with her awesome band and with Jasmine Fields. She is currently working on her new album Evolver which will be released by the end of 2020. All I can tell you is the music is inventive and, in my opinion, one step beyond her last full-length album Tales of the Aftermath, my favorite record so far. I’ve been working with Empty Seat for only a few months now and we’ve done a lot in a short time. They won the 2019 CVMA for ‘Best Alternative Band’ and Red won ‘Best Front Woman’. Red and Anthony just played as an acoustic duo and won the 2nd Round of the CV Music Showcase at The Hood. The band recorded their new single, “Won’t Wait,” at Modern Fuzz Recording Studios and

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are prepping for its release along with a video directed by Zak from Circulation Media. The song should be out very soon. One ‘off the wall’ thing we did before the end of 2019 was record their first Christmas song “Santa Baby” at Melrose Music in Palm Springs and have it played on radio stations around the world.” CVW: What are some of your favorite achievements in your music career? Gutierrez: “I hosted a podcast from 2012 to 2015 called 21 Exits. We featured artists from the Coachella Valley and High Desert like Unida, John Garcia, Evaro, Blasting Echo, Alfredo Hernandez, Yip Yops, Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, The Pedestrians, Mikey Reyes, Dali’s Llama, Se7en4, Jimi FITZ, Machin’ and In The Name of the Dead, just to name a few. We covered every possible genre and it took us from Joshua Tree to Thermal. I miss that platform of expression. I’m hoping to rekindle that flame with help from Phil Lacombe and Tracy Dietlin of CV Weekly. I’ve also been nominated for ‘Best Club Promoter’ and ‘Best Event Promoter’ several times at the CVMAs with still no win. I love it though. When I think about being nominated next to professional promoters like BB Ingle, Jimi FITZ and Steve Johns I don’t feel so unlucky. It’s an honor to be included.” CVW: What are the main objectives of Desert Music? Gutierrez: “My main objectives are to aid in the development and progression of music artists while facilitating and promoting performances and events in venues across the Coachella Valley and High Desert. I also want to continue to assist in magnifying exposure of the desert music scene on a global scale and working alongside desert luminaries like John Garcia, Ronnie King, Diane Schuur and Joshua Homme and be involved in local charities and organizations that serve desert residents.” CVW: What kind of advice would you give someone considering music management? Gutierrez: “What worked for me is to manage an act you’re passionate about. Before I met with Courtney for the first time at The Beer Hunter in La Quinta, I was mesmerized by her music. It spoke to me so I just jumped in. I cut my teeth working with her and helping fulfill her vision. I would say the same with Mozaiq. They just blew me away. Ronnie and I booked them for our first Reggae Residency show in 2014. Before them, I was not very knowledgeable of Reggae music. My experience with Mozaiq gave me a new understanding of Reggae and its roots. I listen to their music at least once a week. You must also be somewhat savvy in business and know how to negotiate on behalf of others and learn to say ‘no’. You have to be organized, willing to be social and develop an assertive attitude. I would recommend you do some homework and read as much as you can from former and active managers. You can also reach out to any artist and ask to be involved either as a street team member or volunteer your time. If you love the music, you can put the time in before you’re compensated. If you know someone who is in the field, connect with them.” Reach Noe at (760) 485-0948 sites.google.com/view/desertmusic Email: desertmusic1@gmail.com courtneychambers.net reverbnation.com/emptyseat

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5TH ANNUAL CV MUSIC SHOWCASE TAKES PLACE AT THE HOOD ROUND 2 WINNERS: RED & ANTHONY FERRER OF EMPTY SEAT BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

he 5th annual Coachella Valley Music Showcase continued to rock the desert on January 5 at the Hood Bar and Pizza with an acoustic set of four talented local acts hoping to make it to the next round of the competition: Lonnie Kent Castro and Gary Foster Jr. of OGR Acoustic, Symara Stone, Red and Anthony Ferrer of Empty Seat , and Lance Riebsomer. The panel of judges for this round included Rebecca Luna of Alpha Media, 5th Town vocalist Chelsea Sugarbritches, music master Arthur Seay, and celebrity judge with several acting credits to his name, Johnny Dowers. The night kicked off with a twangy performance by OGR Acoustic with Lonnie Kent Castro on guitar and Gary Foster Jr. on percussion. Together the duo produced folk melodies that crooned of hurt, loss, and apologetic heartbreak. A standout track

from the OGR song catalog was “It Shouldn’t Hurt”—an original penned by Castro that the group first performed as part of a songwriters’ contest for a benefit show for Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services in August of 2019. The judges praised the duo for their soulful inflections and style, but questioned some of the musical nuances of the performance. The second act of the evening, Symara Stone, took to the stage with loopers and a guitar, accompanied by saxophonist Aaron Merc for a sultry jazz performance. Stone spilled silky smooth verses and vocal inflections that echoed throughout the room—turning the atmosphere of the noisy bar into a soothing speakeasy. Standout songs performed included the playful “The Cuddle Game” and “My Favorite Star”. The panel of judges enjoyed Stone’s unique, genre-bending set and admired the sweetness of her vocals.

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ince 2011, the Date Shed has hosted some of the finest touring artists you could ever imagine as well as provided a professional platform for local artists looking to prep themselves for the world stage. “There’s nothing else like it in the desert,” owner Alex Haagen IV said. “It was designed from an artist’s perspective forward. We

There were some critiques, however, on the length of certain songs and the performance block, which exceeded the allotted time of 20 minutes. The next musical act was the married duo Red and Anthony Ferrer doing an acoustic medley of songs from their band, Empty Seat. Red’s powerhouse vocals quivered with emotional depth and melodic control, exhibiting a broad range of dynamic tones with each soaring note, all while accompanied by Anthony’s trained guitar rhythms. The pair impressed the rowdy bar crowd and wowed the judges with their powerful stage presence and audience engagement. There are some remarks made about how the sound of the guitar would at times drown out Red’s vocals, but overall, the Empty Seat representatives left an impactful impression after their set. The final act of the night was Lance

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designed a stage, sound and lighting package first, and then added a bar. It’s not a bar that has a stage in it, there is a difference. The rest of the space was created with the idea of giving music fans an environment to chill and enjoy their favorite bands or discover new ones.” The idea for the Date Shed was a natural progression after all the years of the Coachella

Valley Arts & Music Festival where the Date Shed was used as a private party area to host close family and friends during the festival. “We started it around a campfire, giving lots of musician friends a private place to jam,” shared Haagen. This tradition sparked the inspiration of creating a jam session environment for friends, family and musicians alike but has turned into so much more. Haagen wanted to take the Coachella vibe, mix in the Sunset Strip of the 70’s, and give live music a home in the valley. On Saturday 1/11/20 the Date Shed brings Cali Reggae Rock wonders Sensi Trails to our desert home and unites together Coachella Valley backbone bands Desert Rhythm Project and Mozaiq for their first show together…ever! The Date Shed is located at 50725 Monroe St in Indio, California. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased now at eventbrite.com or $15 at the door. The show is 18 years old and up. Since 2016, Sensi Trails has been playfully blurring the lines between Cali Reggae, Surf

Riebsomer performing solo acoustic songs away from his main band Blackwater Gospel with a guitar in hand. Riebsomer commanded the stage with a skillful presence and medley of bold tracks that were punctuated by his distinct vocals. His selection of songs captivated the audience as the night deepened, supplying a vibrant, punchy sound with memorable hooks. The closing track of the night, “Message in a Bottle,” brought a soulful ending and impacted the boisterous crowd. The judges were just as captivated by Riebsomer’s performance—complimenting his musicianship. With all four acts having completed their sets, the judges deliberated to pick a winner based on a variety of criteria including songs, stage presence, and audience engagement. With only about a point difference between the two leading acts, the winner of the second round of the Coachella Valley Music Showcase was announced to be Red and Anthony Ferrer, with Lance Riebsomer being a very close second. The duo will continue on with a chance at the final showcase later this year, where the winner will be awarded a $2,500 cash prize and more.

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BY NOE GUTIERREZ and Psychedelic Rock. After releasing a 5-song EP, lead singer and guitarist Kyle Rising decided to relocate from Outer Banks, North Carolina to San Diego, California. He soon reconnected with E.N Young, whom he met when Tribal Seeds was on tour in N.C. After recording and releasing the new single Just Livin’ featuring Kbong of Stick Figure, he met drummer Jordan Starke and bassist/vocalist Kaya Hall. After dropping out of college and moving to Outer Banks, Rising performed the open mic circuit and eventually found like-minded musicians, with whom he formed Sensi Trails. Feeling the need for growth following the EP, he hopped in the tour van on a solo journey out west. Desiring a fresh chapter of energy and sounds for Sensi Trails, Rising hit Young’s continue to page 9

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ove is not a feeling you can make, it’s not a matter of believing, beliefs don’t change the truth/And love is not a picture you can take, you can give yourself all the best advice in the world, the world, the world…and still” That’s The Adobe Collective sharing some hard won wisdom on the song “To Ourselves,” off their new album, “All The Space That There Is.” The nucleus of The Adobe Collective has always been Tim and Faith Chinook. Soulmates since their early teens, the pair married and endured a peripatetic existence as Tim followed family tradition by enlisting in the Navy and pursuing a medical career. Following a stint at the Naval hospital in San Diego (where he completed his pediatric training), the family moved to the High Desert, while Tim was stationed at the Marine Base in 29 Palms. The couple immediately fell in love with their desolate surroundings. Both Tim and Faith had grown up in musical families. Although he was raised on a strict diet of Classical and Folk, by his teen years, Tim immersed himself in the Grunge scene and formed his first band in the eighth grade. Throughout college he kept time as the drummer for a Jam band called Ebu And The Dancing Guru (um, Yikes). Faith had also put her musical ambitions in the rear view, but their new solitary environs inspired them to create new music. Their band moniker is an homage to the historic, 1937 Adobe house they were renting (and later purchased). Following a couple of years of serious woodshedding, they had amassed enough new songs to record their first album Their self-titled debut, produced by Tim and Gar Robertson, arrived in 2014 and immediately created a buzz. Rather quickly, they were playing high profile gigs at The Hood in Palm Desert and Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown. That led to a slot at the prestigious Joshua Tree Music Festival. A couple of years after, they were back in the studio, this time with musician/producer Chris Unck at his local recording facility, High Lonesome. A Hi-Desert denizen for several years, Chris spent his formative years in Georgia. Along with his band Black Roses, he’s shared the stage with the likes of V.V. Brown, Paolo Nutini and Train. Pink became so enamored with their sound, she invited them to open her European tour. Although he’s collaborated with high profile artists like Butch Walker, Lisa Loeb and Gavin DeGraw, once he came to Joshua Tree he put his jet-set days behind him and set up his own studio. Their sophomore effort, “Take Heart, Take Care” was released in 2016 and received rapturous reviews. Soon, The Adobe Collective were celebrated in the pages of Palm Springs Life, The Desert Sun, the Coachella Valley Weekly and the Los Angeles Times. Their Cosmic Americana music felt like a natural progression from “

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THE ADOBE COLLECTIVE the sound Gram Parsons and other Hi Desert pioneers established nearly 50 years before. Now The Adobe Collective is back with their third long-player, “All The Space There Is.” The album opens on a tentative, vaguely familiar note with “Carousel.” This song originally appeared on “Take Heart, Take Care” as “Carousel Or Hear Me Echo.” That version started as a dusty Desert waltz before quietly gathering speed, adding chunky percussion and sousaphone. Here, they jettison the Gypsy Jazz accents, slow the action and lattice searing electric guitar and strummy acoustic notes over spacious keys and a kickdrum beat. This new rendition drifts like a dry desert breeze, the mood feels diffuse and languid. Between Faith’s wordless croon and Tim’s warm tenor there’s an unspoken air of misunderstanding and melancholia bookended by sandblasted guitars and a shivery/static-y instrumental outro. There’s something sort of thrilling about a band that’s willing to follow their muse. Sometimes that means stepping out of their comfort zone and even confounding longtime or passionate fans. Fleetwood Mac did that following their millionselling breakthrough self-titled effort and “Rumours.” With “Tusk” (released 40 years ago), guitarist Lindsey Buckingham grabbed the reins and took the Anglo/American fivepiece on a wild and existential ride. It wasn’t exactly radio-ready and maybe that was the point. Artists like the late David Bowie or Elvis Costello, rarely made the same record twice. That’s what makes their music so fresh and exciting. With this new effort, The Adobe Collective has taken a page from that playbook. Tracks like “Blind” and “The Sky Starts At The Ground” kick over the traces. On the former, lightning bolt guitar riffs shazam through a jigsaw arrangement that features cantilevered keys, swooshy bass and jittery, handclap rhythms. Stacked harmonies pile atop hooks galore, nearly camouflaging lyrics that obliquely hint at deep domestic discord; “…I was blind nearly all of the time, I was blinded by the way that you said you thought we had it all…I was waiting to see myself in the back of your mind, hesitating between you and me, between me and you/There’s a mirror of love inside us all, it was killing me, by the way it was killing you.” Luckily, in the midst of marital angst, there’s detente; “We ain’t living just to die, it’s okay to let it make you cry.” On the latter, glazed guitars ride roughshod over blurred keys, angular bass lines and a galloping beat. Alfred Lord Tennyson once suggested “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” The Adobe Collective espouse those same sentiments, insisting with great love, comes collateral damage. Their solution: “kicking fear to the dust.” Guitars rev and retreat on the break. Conversely, the dancing synth figures that close the song share some musical DNA with “The Ghost

“ALL THE SPACE THAT THERE IS” (LOVE SANDS RECORDS) BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

Inside You,” a melancholy masterpiece by the Psychedelic Furs. The best songs here just completely subvert expectations. If T. Rex stopped by the New Seekers house to jam, it might sound something like the aforementioned “To Ourselves.” It manages to be both brawny and ornate. Muscular guitar riffs strut and stutter over brittle bass lines, crashing keys and a hiccupping beat. Chris unleashes a guitar solo that’s equal parts swagger and sunshine. As the song winds down, it folds into “You’ll Never Tell.” Quavery keys wash over thumping bass and an insistent Tribal tattoo. Dusty and cinematic, the urgent instrumentation and spectral arrangement conjures up Spaghetti Western imagery, even as cryptic lyrics like “Honestly I want to see right through you, I wanna take you all in, I wanna be your one” simply crackle with erotic frisson. A reverb-drenched guitar solo unfurls on the break, before the song sails off into the stratosphere. Suddenly, tempos oscillate wildly, becoming Prog-y and Psychedelic in all the right ways. Buzzy synths collide with wailing, wordless vocals and banshee guitars. Something of a tour de force, it promises to stretch out to epic proportions in a live setting. Finally, “Shine On” feels like the best Classic Rock anthem you’ve never heard. Chunky guitars ebb and flow, connecting with shimmering synths, loose-limbed bass and a walloping beat. Tim and Faith’s vocals occasionally intertwine, weaving in and out of the instrumental tapestry. The lyrics are just looking for a little emotional rescue; “And it felt like I ran for days, my face held by the sky, looking into my fears, in the mirror that it hides/And I run with the devils when the season is right, knowing I will find my way, trusting nothing but the light.” On the break, Chris rips a bristling solo that snaps, crackles, fuzzes and growls, before the song sputters to a halt. A couple of tracks find Tim and Faith following in the footsteps of Johnny & June, Sonny & Cher and George & Tammy. On “Warm To Me,” the pair trade verses, sketching out a stark tableau of marital ennui. Breezy guitars glide past darting bass lines and a swivel-hipped beat. The tone is blithe and conversational, but the threat of infidelity is deadly serious; “I been

thinking about asking someone new, yes and darling, she might even look like you..” Chris’ sleepwalking lap steel notes nearly cocoon the verbal gymnastics, splitting the difference between lush Tropicalia and good old Country comfort. Meanwhile, “All I Know” is a twangy Two-Step. Here cascading guitar riffs and sinewy bass are tethered to a clip-clop rhythm. Once again, Tim and Faith trade verses, dovetailing on the chorus. But this time, the lyrics are as upbeat as the jaunty melody. They manage to revel in the joy of family and celebrate the continuity of generations; “Who I am I’ll always be, you can’t take that away from me/Hey there angel by my side, see my daughter smiling like her mother, see my son there shining just like dad.” The album’s final two tracks are neatly juxtaposed. “Taking Time” is airy and uncluttered. Courtly Spanish-flavored guitars and sparkly synths are reinforced by keening pedal steel and a rock steady beat. Intertwined vocals hint at a romantic rapprochement, as the lyrics concede “We’ve been taking our time carving out a sandpaper life, and we’re not going to lose any sleep over nothing.” The closing cut, “So Happy It Hurts” weds clanky, industrial noises to ambient snatches of color and sound. The lyrics’ blurred-out bliss is blunted by filtered vocals and warped instrumentation. It’s a fractious finish to an audacious album. The Adobe Collective is a full-fledged band now, featuring Tim on vocals and guitar, Faith on vocals, keys and synths, Caleb Wynn on drums, Spencer Keizer on bass and Chris Unck who added guitars, vocals, lap steel and pedal steel. The band was augmented by Lucio Menegon on slide guitar and Hi-Desert legend Kip Powell played bass on “All I Know.” For their first two albums, Tim and Faith brought fully-formed songs into the studio. This time out, the band collaboration was more organic. Recently, Tim and Chris (separately) explained that everyone had a hand in building each song from the ground up, creating their own parts. Song skeletons were fleshed out and then quickly recorded, the result is lightning in a bottle. They each characterized the sessions as something akin to musical group therapy. By trusting their instincts and refusing to be pigeon-holed, The Adobe Collective has forged a new path. “All The Space That There Is” is by turns sleek, spacious and shambolic, honest and open-hearted. (The Adobe Collective is playing a free Record Release show, with special guests, The Blank Tapes, at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace, Friday, January 10th at 8pm)

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Imperial Sound Studios in San Diego to record new material for a follow-up album. Starke came from a background of Rock and Metal. But he found Reggae when he was just 16 years old, seeing Mike Pinto on tour in his hometown of Colorado Springs. Hall first found music in the form of a KISS album in his father’s record collection. When his parents took him to a Slightly Stoopid concert, he fell in love with the sound and community that Reggae created. He has been the lead vocalist and guitar player in the popular San Diego Roots Reggae band Strictly Skunk for over six years. The three musicians originated from different cities, came from different backgrounds, and found music through different avenues and styles. But it was their passion for music, and their love of Reggae that brought them together. Honoring the sounds that inspired them, while mixing in fresh themes and styles, Sensi Trails will be releasing their debut full-length album, Celebration on January 17, 2020. Combining thunderous bass, on-point rhythm, soulful lyrics, and tasty melodies, Sensi Trails will draw you in and leave you wanting more. With a chemistry of catchy songs and infectious vibes, they travel the open road, on a quest to play and spread their music to the world. You can pre-order Celebration at orcd.co/ sensitrailscelebration. This will be Sensi Trails first time performing in the Coachella Valley. Desert Rhythm Project and Mozaiq shared the 2019 Coachella Valley Music Award for ‘Best Reggae’ and will be opening the show. Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with each band performing.

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SENSI TRAILS CVW: Your new album Celebration is being released 1/17. How excited are you for the world to hear new Sensi Trails music? ST: “We are very excited for the release of our new album Celebration!” CVW: The SoCal/O.C./S.D. Reggae sound has busted open unlimited avenues for Reggae and has spread the love to a wider audience. In other words, what are some of your major musical influences? ST: “We are influenced by many different styles of music from Roots Reggae to Rock and Roll and everything in between.” CVW: E.N Young is a master producer & musician. What has it been like to work with him at Imperial Sound? ST: “Working with E.N Young has been amazing. He’s a great guy and has done a lot to help us.” DESERT RHYTHM PROJECT Desert Rhythm Project is as deviated from the norm as an artist can get. Its core members, Mikey Reyes (guitar/vocals) and Bryanna Evaro (bass/vocals) have built a movement from the ground up and they have done it over

an extended period of time and at their own velocity. In doing so, the band can virtually play any show, venue or festival they would like. The 2018 complete and flawless album Mojave Roots is a sublime segue to new music coming in 2020. “We’re stoked that Date Shed General Manager Kristen Reinhagen Ortiz has created such an amazing space for Reggae music in the Coachella Valley. It’s been over 10 years that we’ve been playing there and have opened for some of the hardest hitters in the game, including Fortunate Youth, The Expendables, Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds, Seedless, Josh Heinrichs and White Glove Service. We’re stoked to share the stage with our ‘hometown hitters’ Mozaiq! It’ll be our first show together and there might be a Mikey feature on one of their songs! We’re also stoked to be rockin’ with Sensi Trails. They’ve got some dope songs and are hittin’ the scene hard, it’s gonna be a good night! We have a new single coming out in February as well as a new EP in the months to follow. We are looking forward to getting on the road this summer and hittin’ the ground running!” MOZAIQ Mozaiq’s debut EP remains 2018’s tower of strength for Desert Reggae and represents the continuing progression of all Reggae music in the Coachella Valley. Marc Diaz (vocals), Daniel Torres (guitar), Noel Morin, Jr. (drums), Thomas Ebert (keys) and Dub Wallace (bass) continue to perform and make new music as they push forward into the new decade. “We’re really excited about the show at The Date Shed. Not only will we be hosting and welcoming the fellas from Sensi Trails, for whom we have much respect and are fans of their music, but we’ll also be sharing the stage

MARC ANTONELLI – MUSIC FOR ALL THE NIGHTS

hat do baseball and music have in common? Both are arenas that foster ambition and dreams. Marc Antonelli dreamed of pitching in Major League Baseball. He was on his way to that dream when a shoulder injury caused him to switch dreams. This time his dream was music. Marc took to that dream like no one could imagine. At 17 he joined his school chorus. He studied vocal performance at the Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. Along the way he became acquainted with music theory and musical arrangement. “Berklee gave me the tools to survive in this particular industry,” said Marc. “I am inspired by the great voices that preceded me – Frank Sinatra, Mario Lanza and Andrea Bocelli, for example,” said Marc. “These men possess great talent and have a presence. You know where they are every second, they stand on the stage and you feel that same presence in every recording they made.” For 32-year-old Marc, his professional journey began when he was singing at a Boston wine event. There Marc was approached by the Tropicana Resorts. By 2010, he was performing at Tropicana’s Tango Room. Within six months the CEO of the Tropicana had Marc headlining his own show, an almost unheard-of event. The show was created by James Passio. Passio, screen writer and producer, currently comanages Marc. “Jimmy put together a true Vegas show. I headlined with a band, backup singers and of course dancers,” said Marc.

“After that show completed its run, I left Atlantic City to perform in Philadelphia. While there the Resorts International Group asked me to headline at the Superstar Theater with a show called Unknown and Irresistible. To have a residency like that is an amazing experience for any performer but for me, a young singer, it was beyond any expectation I had,” continued Marc. “I was standing on the same stage where Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis and other greats had performed. I sang “My Way,” sitting on the same stool Sinatra used. There are no six degrees of separation in this business- there is just a continuous connection.” “While working in Philadelphia I met Sonny Vellozzi, who would be instrumental in my move to Coachella Valley. Sonny not only co-manages me, but he is also an actor, screen writer and television/movie producer. He is currently producing Mark’s Place a new web series being shot here in the Coachella Valley.” In 2017 Marc began his move West – first stop was Las Vegas. There he performed at The Venetian Resort and Casino. In 2018 and 2019 Las Vegas also gave Marc the opportunity to perform with renowned tenor, Andrea Bocelli . Like Marc, it was a sports injury that lead Bocelli to music. Following a football accident, Bocelli was diagnosed with Traumatic glaucoma. By the age of 12 Bocelli was completely blind. He went on to record 15 albums of both pop and classical music, three greatest hits albums, and nine complete operas. Selling over 90 million records worldwide, Bocelli continues

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to successfully crossover classical music to the contemporary music world. “I have been honored to sing with Bocelli twice. That experience is both amazing and humbling. He has mastery of the classical with contemporary appeal inspires me,” continued Marc. “A dream I have is to be the American counterpart to him.” “David Foster is another inspiration to me. Foster has worked with many performers and continues to create memorable sounds for each of them. He manages to capture what is the vocalist as well as the music. I arrange the work I perform, be it Opera or Broadway and anything in between. I try to find the essence of the music and be true to me,” continued Marc. While Marc is a new face on the local music scene he has, in a short period of time, created a critical stir – playing at Melvyn’s, Bernie’s Supper Club, AJ’s on the Green and other local spots.

January 9 to January 15, 2020 with our ‘hometown homies’ Desert Rhythm Project. It’s going to be an awesome night of music and good vibes all around. As always, we’re extremely grateful for the support of our family and friends. Additionally, we’re going to be showcasing an entirely new set-list and show, including some new original songs that we’ll be performing for the first time. These are songs that we will be recording later this year. We’ve also added some new faces to the MoZaiq lineup. We’re looking to continually refine our sound and live show and Saturday will mark our first performance of 2020. Come check us out and you’ll see that we’re coming out swinging and looking to do some big things this year.” Catch Sensi Trails on tour: 1/10 - Skyloft - Laguna Beach, CA 1/11 - Date Shed - Indio, CA 1/18 - Pechanga Arena - San Diego, CA 2/5 - SLO Brew Rock - San Luis Obispo, CA 2/6 - Saint Rocke - Hermosa Beach, CA 2/7 - Strummer’s - Fresno, CA 2/11 - Pub Rock - Scottsdale, AZ 2/13 - Animas City Theater - Durango, CO 2/14 - Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom Denver, CO 2/16 - Fort Collins, CO 2/18 - Soundwell - Salt Lake City, UT 2/20 - Bird Bar at Flamingo - Las Vegas, NV 2/21 - Temblor Brewing Company Bakersfield, CA 2/22 - Felton Music Hall - Felton, CA 2/23 - The Cornerstone - Berkeley, CA 2/25 - Crystal Bay, NV 2/27 - Dante’s - Portland, OR 2/28 - High Dive - Seattle, WA 2/29 - Bend, OR Sensi Trails - Taxes (Official Music Video) youtu.be/sRAIb0uNNBQ

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His ability to move seamlessly from Rat Pack standards, to Opera, to Broadway to Contemporary music has proven that Marc is not a one hit wonder. With a repertoire of classical, pop, jazz, musical theater and other contemporary stylings in his arsenal, Marc further captivates his audience with the ability to sing in English, Spanish, Italian, and French. In the process he has built a formidable following that would make his idols proud. “I have been able to do so much here because of the people who support me. Not just Jimmy and Sonny, but the local music community as well as the public. I never expected such support from this community. But here it is – a team!” So, what are the next steps for Marc? “I am performing five nights a week in addition to private events. But there is so much more coming!” noted Marc. “We are in the process of writing a show, An Evening of Romance. As this area is home to many talented individuals, we want to showcase that talent. In February we will be holding auditions for local female vocalists. From these auditions we will select one to join me for this show. I am where I am because someone was willing to take a chance on me, a young unknown singer. I do not take such opportunities lightly. ” While every calling has its hurdles, at this stage in his career Marc is showing the world he has more than the ambition to succeed, he has the talent to make it real. For more info visit marcantonelli.net

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PET PLACE

unning to her car tightly clutching the injured puppy, Erin Duffy could only think about getting him veterinary care for his obvious suffering. A horse trainer, Erin was attending a show at the Thermal Desert Horse Park when her client, Dorothy Atwood, spotted the stray black dog in a nearby field. Erin recalls, “The dog was very frightened, and it took me two hours to catch him. I got some turkey and threw pieces of it in his direction. I moved slowly sideways toward him. He had gaping wounds on his rear hip area and was unable to run anymore. When the lasso I made from a leash missed, I knew I had to act quickly. I grabbed him and held on tightly. I felt his body surrender. He was malnourished, his bones protruded from his thin little body, and he was breathing hard. We worried he might not make it. The emergency hospital veterinarian thought he’d been hit by a BB gun. However, in the middle of the night he called me to say he now believed the puppy suffered from ‘animal grab’ bites, and was now in severe pain with a serious infection. The vet surgically cleaned out the wounds and put in drains.” The dog spent several days at the vet hospital. Erin came to visit, and the pup could barely lift up his head to thankfully

MEET FIONA Come meet wonderful Fiona at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. This 5-yr-old Pit Bull Terrier girl is dog ID#A1563808. Shelter staff report Fiona is a loving pup, a canine gem! www. rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

MEET RALPH Ralph is already neutered and ready to come home with you in the New Year! Come meet this regal & handsome 1-y-old boy at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. He’s cat ID#A1556312. www. rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

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greet her. But he pulled through like a “trooper” earning his name. Erin and Dorothy both lived out of town with a full house of pets. Their next question was: Was there a local rescue organization that could take Trouper and provide his follow up veterinary care? He needed his drains removed and his wounds checked. He needed vaccinating and neutering. And he needed a forever loving home. Erin found Loving All Animals online, and they said “YES” to providing the care Trouper needed to prepare for an adoptive home. Soon another miracle revealed itself for Trouper when prospective adopters Johnna Young and Jill Reynolds came to meet and adopt him. Dog experienced, they patiently worked with the once traumatized dog to heal his body and his heart. Now named Oliver, the dog initially guarded against all visitors. A dog trainer suspected the 1-yr-old Terrier was abused in his previous home. Johnna reports, “We got to bring him to a happy place. Oliver is fun and loving, and full of joy that can’t be contained. Today he runs like the wind with doggie exuberance. He has a huge back yard in our second home in Oregon. He went on his first beach trip, and ran in happy amazement along the ocean. He loves other dogs, and enjoys walks with my parents’ Shepherd mix, Zoey.”

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Many stray and injured animals roam our Coachella Valley. Some were previously in neglectful or abusive homes. Many received no prior vet care. Saving Trouper – today a healthy, happy, and loved companion – reminds us that homeless animals deserve a second chance. It’s up to all of us to make that happen. Will you help? Maybe you will never find a stray injured dog, or come across an abandoned litter of

kittens in the cold winter. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be part of a life-saving miracle. Maybe you can adopt a shelter animal? Or foster? Or volunteer to walk dogs or transport? You can be part of many lifesaving miracles when you donate to Loving All Animals, the wonderful organization I work with. Trouper was just one of the 274 dogs rescued, vetted, and rehomed by Loving All Animals in 2019. They also rescued and adopted 29 cats and 1 bird last year. Your generous tax deductible donation creates more “second chance” happy endings for deserving animals like Trouper. You can donate online at www.lovingallanimals. org, or mail a check to 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, CA 92236. Please mention the reason for your donation is “Trouper”. Janetmcafee8@gmail.com

THE VINO VOICE

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THE PASSIONATE PINOT LOVER’S WINE FEST

know you folks are a bit tired of the phrase “Breaking News” heard all over the place; but, hold-on: For the plentiful amount of passionate Pinot Noir lovers throughout this valley—I really have some breaking news! First off—the official name is The Palm Springs Pinot Festival, and, this premier wine event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Rancho Mirage, Ca. On January 18, 2020 from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Secondly, the breaking news has become official: This up-coming wine festival is now

Come discover Palm Springs’ Exciting New Lunch Destination!

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considered the largest Pinot Noir Winemaker tasting event in the history of Southern California! Yep—right here in the midst of our own desert valley oasis. And the reason for such an acclamation is that there are now over 50 participating Pinot Noir winemakers and wineries on hand to pour their world-class Pinot Noir. And this info is more than bravado—it’s simply the facts. Festival organizer David Fraschetti (we know him from VinDiego and the Rancho Mirage Food & Wine Festival) more than “requested” the top Pinot Noir producers to bring their “A” game—he set the bar by desiring only their “cult-status Pinot Noir”. It was a brazen move! David has promoted wine events for over nine years and knows a beaucoup of winemakers from all over. However, he wanted only the best for this ground-breaking Pinot tasting. Many of you passionate Pinot lovers remember such past wine events, such as “Pinot Days” and other tasting events at Los Angeles venues. But unfortunately, nothing on the grand scale has happened over the past two years. So David, being David, has taken it on himself to organize and produce such a long-anticipated event. I recently spoke with him and he could hardly hold-back his exuberance. “My wife and I personally traipsed up to wine country and literally knocked on the doors of 30 premium world-class wineries and asked if they would come down to Palm Springs and pour their best Pinot Noir for a new Pinot event.” And from what I gathered from my conversation with David, not only did the winemakers want in, but word got out all over the Pinot Noir map to where world class vintners came knocking at the Fraschetti door! Of course you caught the name of the location where the Palm Springs Pinot Fest is being held: Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Rancho Mirage. Everyone in the hospitality business knows you don’t get into the Ritz-Carlton’s grand ballroom without world-class status. Fraschetti wants the valley to know, “The Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival is a premier event on the international wine calendar. Hosted in one of the world’s most dramatic and awe-inspiring Hotels, this is a unique opportunity to engage with some of the top winery owners and winemakers and other

leading wine personalities and enthusiasts from all over California. Come join us at this upscale Passion 4 Pinot Noir wine tasting event that is sure to become an annual sellout.” Both at VinDiego and Rancho Mirage Wine fest, David is known to keep the amount of participating wineries and crowd attendance at an efficient number, thereby satisfying winemakers and wine lovers to enjoy the day without a mass onslaught of party-hardy folks. And again, here at the P.S. Pinot Fest, it was David’s desire to have only the top 30 pinot wine producers pouring. But increasing his expectations and now featuring over 50 top tier Pinot Noir producers—well, it’s a good problem to encounter. The list of participating wineries can be found at palmspringspinotfest.com/participants. Take a quick perusal to prompt yourself to get on-line to obtain tickets to this first ever worldclass Pinot Noir tasting in our valley. You passionate Pinot lovers know your stuff and will absolutely recognize the stellar list of wineries participating. I’m not a big namedropper but it’s always nice to alert our valley vino lovers to the likes of La Crema, Dutton Goldfield, Gary Farrell, MacRostie, Saxon Brown, Lede Family Wines, Papaprieto Perry, Sojourn Cellars—hey, there’s just too many great names to mention. Go check it out yourself and prepare to taste Pinot Nirvana. Since world-class Pinot Noir demands worldclass cuisine, you’d know David Fraschetti, aka Mr. Food & Wine Fest, would have six distinguished chefs who will be serving up their delicious creations at the festival: Bruno Lopez, Executive Chef, Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage; Chef Paul, Executive Chef, Miramonte; Peter Smith, Executive Chef, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa; Jorge Martinez, Specialty Chef, The Edge Steakhouse; James Nellis, Chef, Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs; and, Drew Davis, Chef, Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant. Finally—for you Pinot enthusiasts, on Friday, January 17th, there will be two winemaker panel discussions and tastings that will explore “The Neighborhoods” of Sonoma County’s iconic Russian River Valley, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, and, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir: Under the Radar and a Cut Above, 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm. Each seminar will lead guests through a lineup of marquee wines that spotlight the regions’ best wines and brings together some of the very best winemakers from the various areas. $55 per seminar. The PR happily continues to invite, stating, “During this Celebration of Pinot Noir, you will discover just what it is that makes Pinot Noir so unique. Join with other Pinot aficionados as you share in classes, tastings and food and wine matches that will profile the uncompromising characteristics and unforgettable characters, highlight the different winemaking practices and philosophies that produce wines of such distinction and enable you to relax and unwind at the world class Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage.” The Palm Springs Pinot Noir Wine Fest at the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, January 17th & 18th. General Admission $95 per person; Special packages at $125. palmspringspinotfest.com See you there! Bon Appétit & Cheers!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Daniel Horn 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Full Moon Party 7pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 TBA 8:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 DJ 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Horace Miller, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 6:3010pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm THE CASCADE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Ladies Night w/ Bianca from 92.7 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo and Jimmy Street 6:30-9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 MOD Squad Variety Show w/ Francesca Amari, Jeff Stewart and Wayne Abravanel 5:30-7:30pm, Lipstick hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Barry Baughn Blues Band 5:30-8:30pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-656-3444 DJ 10pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; TBA 4-7pm

LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Guerrero Fireside Lounge, Scott Carter Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ Whiskey Tango 7pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 Live Music 6:30-10:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Kyle McNeil and Maesa Pullman 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Morgan’s Bday Bash w/ Krystofer Do, Miguel Arballo, Tim & Valerie, Marc Saxe and The Sieve and the Saddle 8pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Keisha D 6:30-9:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 7:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 VooDoo Hustlers 7pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Matt Coleman 7pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke 8pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Lisa and the Gents 6:30-10pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans and Rick E. Taylor 6:30pm

FRI JANUARY 10

19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 TBA 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Micha Schellhaas 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 TBA 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Avenida 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Live Music 6:30pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 TBA 8:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Kalypso, Backhand Beatz, AB, The Bigster and more 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Patrice Morris, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 6:3010pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Joker’s Hand 8:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm THE CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Chase Martinez 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 7pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo and Jimmy Street 6:30-9:30pm

COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Viva Friday’s w/ DJ Banks 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT BEER CO.; 760-360-5320 TBA 7-9pm DESERT FOX; PD; Derek Jordan Gregg 10pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Gina Carey 5:30-8:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-656-3444 Karaoke w/ KJ Marjovi 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Nurdthug Presents: Live Digital w/ RowLow 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 6-9pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760-775-5566 Adrian Crush 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke w/ Troy Michaels 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 TBA 8:30-11pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 OGR Acoustic 7pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Guerrero Fireside Lounge, Scott Carter Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Six Hot Live 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 TBA 6:3011pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone 10pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 That 80’s Band 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; pd; 760345-0222 Gennine Francis 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Adobe Collective and Matt Adams 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Clint Holmes 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 TBA 9pm RENAISSANCE; PS; 760-322-6000 Live Music 6-9pm

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RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 8-11pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Derek Jordan Gregg 12-4pm, Evaro Brothers 8:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues Band 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SONOMA GRILLE@EMBASSY SUITES; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Krystofer Do 4:30-7pm, Mark Lee 8pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Barflys 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm TWELVE ACOUSTIC UNPLUGGED; IND; 760-345-2450 Mark Gregg and Misty Howell 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Meet the Corwins 5:30-7:30pm, John Stanley King Show 8pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 Vinny Berry 7-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 DJ Galaxy 5pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Cynthia Thomas 6:30pm

COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 DJ Banks and Mr. Miami 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EN VIVO@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760775-5566 Los Angeles De La Banda 9:30pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Jack Ruvio and Tony Bolivar 5:30-8:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-656-3444 DJ Ray 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Obsessed, Mondo Generator and Atala 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760-775-5566 Adrian Crush 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 JB and Rob Martinez 8:30-11pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 TBA 7pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Abie Perkins Fireside Lounge, Mark Guerrero Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Six Hot Live 9pm 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Live Music 8pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio Envy Bev and Bill 6:30pm 6-10pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ noon MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan poolside, and 10pm Gregg 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 IW; 760-674-4080 Steppin’ Out 7-11pm Karaoke 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 Palm Springsteen, O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone Dancing Tongues and Joshua and the Holy 10pm Rollers 8:30pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Luna 327-4080 Krystofer Do and Friends 9pm Negra Last Rites ‘zine Coachella Valley Premiere Party 7pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Horace Miller, 345-0222 TBA 6:30pm Brian Denigan and Leon Basquera 6:30PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 10pm Justin Townes Earle and Jonny Two Bags BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Anthem 8:30pm Road 8:30pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey Karaoke 7:30pm 6-10pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Trish, CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Hans and Phil 8pm Tuzzolino 5:30pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 TBA 9pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 7pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Derek Jordan Gregg 12-4pm, Evaro Brothers CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George 8:30pm Christian 6-9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo and Jimmy MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues Band 8-11pm Street 6:30-9:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S COACHELLA VALLEY BREWING CO; TP; MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth 760-343-5973 Brew House Rock w/ The Brothers 8-11pm CMF’s, Cody White and the Easy Ride and Blasting Echo 6-9pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK

January 9 to January 15, 2020

CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SONOMA GRILLE@EMBASSY SUITES; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Jessica Bridgeman 8pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 TBA 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm TWELVE ACOUSTIC UNPLUGGED; IND; 760-345-2450 Mark Gregg and Misty Howell 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono and the Real Deal 7:30-11pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 Fun With Dick and Jane 7-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 6:30pm WESTIN; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 6-10pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 The Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Lust in the Dust w/ David Oh noon poolside and 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sunday Brunch w/ Live Music 11am continue to page 18

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GOOD GRUB

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here is much to choose from in the “fast food” burger realm, and thanks to the recent opening of BurgerIM in Indio off of Fed Waring and Jefferson, we have one more. The restaurant is part of a franchise concept that took flight in 2016, and has been growing ever since, with spots popping up all over the country. BurgerIM ups the fast food ante, by offering gourmet style burgers with premium beef (Angus, Wagyu, Merguez), for moderate prices. This combination of quality and affordability seems to be a good recipe for the booming franchise. The Indio location has a modern vibe, with polished concrete floors, metal chairs, and lots of TVs to watch your favorite sporting events. The center of the room is dedicated to the horseshoe bar, where patrons can sip on a beer while munching on a burger. They offer bottled and draft beers, including Coachella Valley’s own, La Quinta Brewery, and have Happy Hour Monday through Friday from

3pm to 6pm (and during all football games), with $3 domestics, and $3.75 imports and craft. The burger line up there is meant to tantalize, with selections such as the Angus Beef (1/3lb patty, with house sauce, leaf lettuce, Roma tomato, pickles, shaved onion and American cheese), the Dry-Aged Beef (1/3lb patty, BBQ sauce, onion ring, bacon, cheddar cheese), and the one that I chose, the Spanish Beef (1/3lb, habanero aioli, grilled jalapenos, leaf lettuce, pepper jack cheese), as well as a chicken, salmon and even a falafel option. Plus, you can always create your own. My Spanish Beef was super spicy, with the

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combination of heat from the habanero aioli and grilled jalapenos…hot, hot, just the way I like it! To offset the spicy burger, I ordered one of their creamy cool shakes (offered in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or cookies & cream) to give my mouth a little chill. The shakes are delicious, topped with lots of airy whipped cream. BurgerIM also serves up some salad selections, for those wanting some extra green with their burger, and sides which include, onion rings, sweet potato fries as well as chicken wings and strips, which would go perfect with their Happy Hour. If you’re looking to bring home dinner for the family, try a Family or Party Box, which

gives an ample combo of burgers, wings and sides. With fun food, and a cool ambience, BurgerIM is a tasty alternative to the everyday “fast food” burger, and hey, they have beer too! BurgerIM is located at 44100 Jefferson St. #D400, Indio 92201 www.burgerim.com

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igh*, pastry stouts. Where do I even begin with these. When done right, they’re sophisticated, mouthwatering, liquid confections that make even the most ardent beer purist like myself smile with satisfaction like an actress in a Folger’s commercial, the one that holds her oversized mug of mediocre coffee with two hands and goes “mmmmmm” with her eyes closed like Folger’s doesn’t taste like burnt mud. But when done wrong, they taste like diabetes and sadness. I’d seriously drink a hot toddy made out of Thunderbird and stewbum tears before I’d drink another pastry stout that tasted like soy sauce and saccharin. Yes folks, a byproduct of everyone’s uncle opening a brewery is that some of them aren’t that great at brewing all styles, and I have had some sweet stouts that taste like the aforementioned Folger’s run through a sweaty gym sock filled with lactose. And that brings me to Trader Joe’s and their latest seasonal offering, a Tiramisu pastry stout. Released alongside a companion Chocolate Babka pastry stout, both retail for $3.99 and run upwards of 8% ABV (Chocolate Babka clocks in at 10%, no wonder it’s now harder to find than the Tiramisu). A look at the bottle of the Tiramisu stout shows that it’s brewed by Campanology Brewing, a contract brewery that has now created many of Trader Joe’s limited and seasonal beers. Renowned for crafting fun and flavorful cheap beer for the California based grocery chain, Campanology’s ability to brew on a budget has made them a mainstay on Trader Joe’s craft beer shelves.

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TJ’S WEIRD BEER REVIEW: TIRAMISU PASTRY STOUT BY AARON RAMSON

Tiramisu pastry stout comes in a 16 oz. bomber, with copy on the label which reads, “Stout brewed with vanilla & chocolate, this is dessert in a bottle. Pour over vanilla ice cream or pair with cannoli or a slice of tiramisu.” The label art and font are fairly benign, nothing that jumps out at you except for the use of the Star Wars font for the words “pastry stout”. My expectations are fairly low when it comes to reviewing budget friendly beer, but several Instagram influencers have taken the time to

display this bottle, causing a small amount of hype in the pastry stout loving community (I can’t even tell if I’m being sarcastic anymore). I popped open a bottle of the Tiramisu stout for a review. Tiramisu Pastry Stout – Campanology Brewing Co. 8% ABV Nose: Almond liqueur, chocolate covered cherries, Rocky Road candy bars. 4/5 Appearance: Not quite jet black, but a very dark brown that never quite reaches obsidian

depths. May appear black in the center of your snifter, but the dark-yellow hues at the edge of your glass will give it away. 3.75/5 Taste: There is something here very reminiscent of amaretto-liqueur. Almonds, cherry, but also a marshmallow-like sweetness. The bottle says brewed with vanilla and chocolate, but what I get is Rocky Road candy bar. This flavor does not seem natural, but rather enhanced with artificial extracts. Not unpleasant, but can get cloying as it warms. A very slight, herbal hop finish at the end keeps it from being undrinkably sweet. 3.5/5 Mouthfeel: Medium-full. The feeling of a thin-bodied beer plumped up with lactose. It feels both watery and heavy in your mouth, which is weird. 2.5/5 Overall: About what I expected based on reviewing previous Trader Joe’s beers made by Campanology Brewing Co. Clean, well crafted, lacks any real depth or complexity, eminently drinkable, and worth the low-price tag. I recommend this for craft beer newbies and those who enjoy beer that doesn’t actually taste like beer, as that is kind of the point of the pastry stout category to begin with. Share a bottle with friends, as it may be too sweet and heavy for many people to finish a 16 oz bomber on their own. Final score: 3.4/5

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SCREENERS

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But what makes the $90 M film especially remarkable is the real -time conceit – the story takes place in one night -- coupled with the one-take look. This tricky tech achievement enhanced by Roger Deakins’ lush cinematography will be the subject of much praise for the film, but for the moment Mendes is mum about how it was all achieved. “I will reveal it at one point. I just don’t know when.” Strongest recommendation. Among the best films of the years and one to see on the biggest screen you can find.

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

ALSO SHOWING IN THEATERS: THE GRUDGE NOW SHOWING: 1917 At the peak of WWI, two young British soldiers, Schofield (George McKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), are given orders to cross enemy territory and deliver a message that could stop a fatal assault on hundreds of soldiers, including Blake’s own brother. This up close and immersive look at trench warfare through the eyes of ordinary solders on an extraordinary mission is raw, visceral, immediate, dazzling, profound, haunting, terrifying, awe-inspiring and beautiful.

The conflict was deemed “the war to end all wars.” But although it was unlike what came before, it defined the future of warfare. Between 15-20 million died. Almost half civilians Writer-director Sam Mendes recalls that when he was a boy growing up in the U.K., he’d sometimes visit his grandfather in Trinidad and listen to the old man’s harrowing tales of his time in the trenches of World War I. The stories were not so much about heroism and bravery but about luck and chance. The tales remained with Mendes for 40 years and became the basis for his latest film.

A young mother murders her family in her own house. When a newly widowed detective (Andrea Riseborough) comes to investigate the strange case, she discovers that the house is haunted – apparently cursed by a vengeful ghost. Now targeted by demonic spirits, the detective must do anything to protect herself and her family from harm. Nicholas Pesce directs Sony’s dull, derivative and disappointing new American version of ”The Grudge.” Jeff Buhler’s (Pet Semetary (2019) script wastes a fine cast on a bleak and disappointing reboot of the popular “Jo-On” franchise. On the plus side, Buhler’s script introduces new ghosts, characters and a new mythology based on a curse being born when someone dies in the grip of rage. The fine cast (John Cho, Demian Bichir, Lon Shaye, Jacki Weaver and Andrea Riseborough) does its best with what is admittedly hokey material. All the tropes of the J-horror franchise are present (pale faces, long black stringy hair, etc.) and some jump scares that almost work.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: JOKER Forever alone in a crowd, Arthur Fleck longs for any light to shine on him. Struggling to find his way in Gotham City’s

fractured society, he tries his hand as a stand-up comic, but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty and finally, betrayal, Arthur makes one bad decision after another that brings about a chain reaction of ever escalating events. Todd Phillips directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oscarnominated writer Scott Silver based on characters from DC. The innovative and mesmerizing score is by Hildur Guonadottir. Generous extras include: “Joker: Vision & Fury,” “Becoming Joker,” “Please Welcome… Joker!” and “Joker: A Chronicle of Chaos.” Touted on these pages when the movie was released theatrically, now you can experience Joaquin Phoenix’s jaw-dropping performance in the comfort of your home. For the record, this critically acclaimed film has already earned more than $1 billion globally! 4K UHD. Warner Bros. Home Ent. THE BIG TRIP

This funny, outrageous, heartwarming animated family adventure is about a gang of misfit animals on an exciting quest to return a baby panda cub to its rightful family when a goofy stork delivers it to the wrong door! DVD Lionsgate. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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"THE BIG GOODBYE" BY SAM WASSON NONFICTION

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ith the Palm Spring International Film Festival in full swing, film fans are immersed in movie magic and powerful stories. Sam Wasson’s The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood (Flatiron Books, 331 pages) reveals the changing nature of the film business and the art of filmmaking in the era of larger-than-life personalities both behind and in front of the camera. Author Wasson delves into the private lives of all the major players involved and what it took to make the landmark, now classic film “Chinatown.” The film noir story set in the mid 1930s Los Angeles, “Chinatown” is about a dapper, private detective who gets involved with a case where he quickly gets in over his head as he tries to unravel the mystery surrounding a steely blonde, her father, sister, daughter, and murdered husband, all while the city fights over water rights to serve the thirsty, growing metropolis. The movie stars Jack Nicholson. Robert Towne wrote the screenplay. Roman Polanski directed the film, and the young Paramount producer Robert Evens championed the project to fruition. All considered heavy

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hitters today, but at the time, they were just up-and-comers trying to figure out how to make great movies. Wasson begins with thumbnail early biographies of the principles including the occupations of their parents and psychological traumas suffered during childhood. The author conveys the sunny days, aromatic eucalyptus, and blue skies of 1970s Los Angeles as he drops the reader into the struggling movie industry and the emerging talent that would rewrite and save the film business. This book multitasks in compelling ways. It is part biography, history, LA culture, industry case study, and an exploration of the creative process. I especially appreciated the background of the players and the way their past informed the motivations and emotional struggles to get the work done and the film in the can. Polanski, dealing with the loss of his wife Sharon Tate at the hands of Charles Manson’s gang was chilling as he struggled with depression, while suspecting his friends of the horrendous crime. Wasson shares how the murders changed LA culture from joyful and free-spirited to fearful and paranoid. I appreciate the friendships and the generosity of the era as Nicholson, Towne, Evans and their Hollywood pals worked to develop Towne’s script believing in each other and what the movie could be. Wasson shares how Towne had his good friend

Edward Taylor, who for no pay, helped flesh out the story’s structure. Evans conscripted New York Times journalist Peter Bart to help him build a vision of a studio driven by quality stories and young energetic talent. The two would come out to Palm Springs to work. (Peter Bart still has a home in Palm Springs.) Bart was knowledgeable about the business of Hollywood, its celebrities and how it all worked together from his extensive reporting on the LA industry.

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS If you love movies and movie stars, have an interest in the industry and how it shaped Los Angeles, or if you are struggling with a screenplay, The Big Goodbye is a fun and insightful read about the business of Hollywood and the complex, creative process. The film industry has changed since “Chinatown.” Its culture and attitude is less friendly, brave and creative. Narrative stories have been replaced with superhero flicks guaranteed to fill studio coffers. But it is just another era, another iteration of a business that continues to evolve. The Hollywood that brought “Chinatown” to the big screen is gone. Today, Hollywood is not a place, but a state of mind – much like the Chinatown metaphor depicted in the film.

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s temperatures cool down, home heating use goes up. Additionally firefighters respond to more reports of gas inside a structure call. It’s important for homeowners and renters to inspect their home-heating appliances and perform any maintenance necessary to avoid any health or safety hazards. If you smell gas in your home or your carbon monoxide detector goes off, immediately evacuate the house and call 911. Cold fronts are prompting people to turn on their heaters/furnaces for the first time in months. This time of year fire departments respond increasingly to calls of “odor of gas inside” and gas leaks says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Heaters have not been used in months. Heating appliances should be serviced annually to keep them operating safely and efficiently. “A licensed heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co. Representative can provide this service for you.” “By not having an annual maintenance inspection on gas appliances could result in exposure to carbon monoxide, which can cause nausea, drowsiness, flu-like symptoms, and even death. Does your residence have a carbon monoxide detector installed? Check with your local fire department for advice on installing one,” says DiGiovanna. Here are a few tips for a safe, warm, and energy-efficient winter: • Have natural gas furnaces checked at least once a year by a licensed heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co rep. • Vacuum and clean regularly in and around the furnace, particularly around the burner compartment to prevent a build-up of dust and lint. • Most forced-air units have a filter that

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cleans the air before heating and circulating it throughout the home. Check furnace filters every month during the heating season and clean or replace the filter when necessary. • When installing a new or cleaned furnace filter, be sure to re-install the front panel door of the furnace properly so it fits snugly; never operate the furnace without the front-panel door properly in place because doing so may create the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. • Check the appearance of the flame. If the flame is yellow, large and unsteady, the furnace needs to be inspected immediately by a licensed heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co rep to have the condition corrected. • Using an unvented gas heater in your home is dangerous and a violation of the California Health and Safety Code. • Never use your oven, range or outdoor barbecue to heat your home because these appliances are not designed for this purpose. It’s important to never store items in, on or around the appliance that can obstruct airflow. Again, the best advice is to contact a licensed qualified heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co. Representative inspect your furnace. Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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or those of us old enough to remember a time without cell phones, living in the year 2020 was once thought of as something so futuristic that we would having flying cars, mobile communicators and inter-stellar travel. While cell phones began widespread use about thirty years ago, the first commercially available flying cars will be delivered at a cost of $500,000 sometime this year by Pal-V, a Netherlands-based company. Meanwhile, Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is nearly ready to begin taking people on 90 minute trips into space for $250,000. I assume that comes with beverage service. For those wanting to keep their feet on the ground, 2020 will find Virtual Reality (VR) gaining greater use in commercial fields like education, medicine and real estate. As one example of VR in use, a home buyer will be able to use a VR headset to virtually walk around in the home being sold 24 hours a day. Looking a few years down the road, Augmented Reality (AR) will begin being deployed all around us. AR merges reality with the virtual. To understand how this all works, consider your daily commute. In the very near future, you may have a car windshield that displays various messages that are embedded in the environment and broadcast on your windshield. Where we might use a Wayz or Google Maps to find our way to a

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destination today, those same directions would appear on your windshield. Essentially anything labeled with a RFID chip would be able to provide you with information. Not in a car? Wear your AR sunglasses. You have probably heard of Hi-Fi and Wi-Fi but do you know what Lo-Fi is? Lo-Fi is short for light fidelity. Where Wi-Fi uses radio frequencies to transmit data, Lo-Fi uses LED light. The benefit to Lo-Fi is that it is less susceptible to electro-magnetic interference while transmitting a greater volume of data at 100 times the speed. The craziest thing in its development is that Lo-Fi does not need to project from transmitter to receiver in a direct line but within the light spectrum. When things are dark, Lo-Fi uses

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infra-red. The first widespread commercial usage is expected in the defense, nuclear and aerospace industries although its commercial application seems limitless. As technology raises the quality of life for people around the world, the demand for protein grows. That means more animals are raised to feed a more upwardly mobile populace. According to Bill Gates, a founding investor in both Beyond Meat and the Impossible Burger, that means a significant increase in protein. Given that a pound of animal protein requires up to 25 times more water, 17 times more land and 20 times more fossil fuels than plant protein, it will be critical to the world’s long-term survival to find plant-based alternatives to the animals we now eat. Along these lines, climate change is happening much faster than once expected. The general consensus is that the world will reach a tipping point around 2030 where human actions could cause permanent damage to the planet. As the use of fossil fuels for transportation is responsible for half of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, expect virtually all new vehicles to be electric by 2030. Luckily for humanity, Harvard climate scientist, David Keith has created air scrubbers that remove CO2 from the atmosphere at a cost that can be as low as $100/ton. The issue

then is what to do with the CO2. While some CO2 can be reused, it ultimately needs to be removed. The best way to remove CO2 is to use it in the production of concrete, carbon polymers and other construction materials. Investors in Keiths’ Carbon Engineering company include Bill Gates and numerous oil companies. As futuristic as 2020 once sounded, there are some of the remarkable innovations and scientific breakthroughs underway that will make life better and easier for most of world’s population. The future is almost here. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management, a Fiduciary Advisory firm. Fiduciaries have a higher standard of care than a Broker Advisor. Find out the difference by visiting www. WinslowDrake.com, calling 213/596-8399 or emailing Hlibby@WinslowDrake.com.

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GOOD BYE SANTA AND WELCOME 2020

he holidays bring thousands of visitors to our desert, resulting in drinking with abandon and meeting members of the Black and White Fraternity, affectionally called the Riverside Sheriffs. The nervousness from this encounter causes drivers to develop Black and White Fever...especially if they have had a drink or two. When seeing police behind us, we wonder if we did something wrong and whether we were about to be stopped. Then the driver becomes the most careful driver on the road and starts to get nervous and sweat. When stopped Black and White fever causes you to need multiple deodorant pads while worrying about being cited for speeding, let alone a DUI... if you Had Been Drinking. Imagine how you would feel if you were being followed by a Black & White Patrol Car and HAD BEEN DRINKING..... though not drunk? You think of the consequences of an arrest...the conviction and loss of your driver’s license. That is when the “fever” kicks in. In the Coachella Valley we have more DUI DEATHS per capita than anywhere else in California. We have all read in the Desert Sun, and heard on our local stations, of the many recent fatalities. I have represented many families pursuing a Wrongful Death against the DUI driver...and it is terrible... for all sides. Law enforcement looks for drinking drivers and the police set up Checkpoints during the year. However Riverside Sheriff is even more vigilant during the holidays that bring in visitors from all over the world. I have had DUI clients

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that I have never met from all over the States, Europe and Japan too. Golden Rules you must follow when stopped for a possible DUI? 1. Think carefully about what you say as well as your movement, body language and emotions. Please understand that you have a right, in a courteous way, to NOT TALK. 2. You don’t have to submit to a breath test at the scene or Field Sobriety Tests. They are optional! Explain that you understand these tests are not mandatory and thus you elect not to take them. Explain you are happy to cooperate and take a blood test at the station. Many professionals believe that way your reading will be going down. 3. Don’t argue with the police. Remember, anything you say or do can be used against you...and it is not what you say but what they thought they heard you say. 4. Keep your hands where the police can see them. 5. Don’t run. 6. Don’t touch any police officer. 7. Don’t resist cuffs, even if you believe you are innocent. 8. Don’t complain at the scene or tell the police they are wrong and that you are going to file a complaint or that you know the Mayor etc....it will be in the report. 9. Request a lawyer immediately upon your arrest. 10. Remember the officer’s badge and patrol car numbers.

11. Write everything down that you can remember immediately upon being released. 12. Try to find witnesses and their names and phone numbers. 13. If you are injured TAKE Pix of the injuries as soon as possible, but make sure you seek medical attention first. Remember: Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver so DON’T TALK to POLICE without your lawyer’s permission. Though often referred to as a DUI criminal defense lawyer, I choose to not view my DUI clients as “criminals”. I prefer to view them, and more importantly to treat them, as good, honest people that have found themselves in a scary and unfortunate situation after screwing up. I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks and drives and gets in an accident or arrested for a DUI.

I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE Drunk Drivers for damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) clients. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER.......THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN GETTING IN AN ACCIDENT OR ARRESTED AND CALLING ME. LAW ENFORCEMENT WARNS “DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER” DALE GRIBOW - “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life 2011-2020 (PI/DUI) & “TOP LAWYER” Inland Empire Magazine Nov 2016 10.0 AVVO Perfect Peer Rating SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ARTICLE? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW 760-837-7500/ dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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TRUSTING YOUR INNER VOICE

ow many times have you ignored that nagging voice in your head only to regret it later on? If you are like most people, this has probably happened more times than you would care to admit. We all have this inner voice that speaks from the shadows of the mind. Often times when it speaks the moment is inopportune to follow the guidance – and the repercussions can be costly or at the very least, embarrassing if you take unwarranted action. Have you ever known someone who has cancelled a plane flight because that voice told them their plane was going to crash? Or not gotten on a roller coaster because they believed the track would collapse during their ride? More often than not, the plane doesn’t crash, and the roller coaster track doesn’t collapse, which casts doubt on the communications coming from inner voices! So then, how do you know when to act and when to dismiss the message? It can be tricky because your inner voice gets its inspiration from two sources that sit at opposite ends of the truth spectrum; Your ego and your spirit. Your spirit shines pure, unadulterated truth through your inner voice while your ego is reactive and projects fear through your inner voice. When you receive communications from your spirit, the messages are solid and trustworthy. When you receive communications from your ego, the messages are fake news. How do you distinguish between the two if they are both delivering messages as your inner voice? The short answer is that you don’t even try. The better course of action, rather than trying to determine which communications originate where, is to choose how and which messages are delivered to you. It’s important to remember that you are in charge. You get to set the rules with your own internal communications. This

is not to say that it won’t take some effort to train your inner voice because it has likely gone unmanaged for as many years as you have been in your body. Here are some tips to begin your training: • Set a few quiet minutes aside each day to connect with your spirit. • Let your spirit know that you are choosing to only receive internal messages in the highest form of truth from this part of yourself. • Express the intent to have your spirit override the fear-based messages of your ego so they are not received to your mind. As you consciously engage your inner spirit, you will begin to sense the depth of your connection to this sacred part of self and your trust will grow. When this happens, your ego will ultimately no longer have a voice. In my pursuit to help you to refine a conscious connection with your spirit, I invite you to join Facebook group Evolve through Love hosted by Elizabeth Scarcella, BB Ingle and me. Go to facebook.com/groups/evolvethroughlove and share with us your experiences. Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Global Ambassador for SpeakingfromOurHearts. org, and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s passion for helping others inspired her book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. For more information, find Aimee at www.ihsunity.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): When comedian John Cleese was 61, his mother died. She was 101. Cleese testifies, “Just towards the end, as she began to run out of energy, she did actually stop trying to tell me what to do most of the time.” I bet you’ll experience a similar phenomenon in 2020—only bigger and better. Fewer people will try to tell you what to do than at any previous time of your life. As a result, you’ll be freer to be yourself exactly as you want to be. You’ll have unprecedented power to express your uniqueness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Renowned Taurus philosopher Bertrand Russell was sent to jail in 1918 because of his pacifism and anti-war activism. He liked being there. “I found prison in many ways quite agreeable,” he said. “I had no engagements, no difficult decisions to make, no fear of callers, no interruptions to my work. I read enormously; I wrote a book.” The book he produced, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy, is today regarded as a classic. In 2020, I would love to see you Tauruses cave out an equally luxurious sabbatical without having to go through the inconvenience of being incarcerated. I’m confident you can do this. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s common to feel attracted to people because of the way they look and dress and carry themselves. But here’s the problem: If you pursue an actual connection with someone whose appearance you like, there’s no guarantee it will turn out to be interesting and meaningful. That’s because the most important factor in becoming close to someone is not their cute face or body or style, but rather their ability to converse with you in ways you find interesting. And that’s a relatively rare phenomenon. As philosopher Mortimer Adler observed, “Love without conversation is impossible.” I bring these thoughts to your attention, Gemini, because I believe that in 2020 you could have some of the best conversations you’ve ever had—and as a result experience the richest intimacy. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mystic poet Rumi told us the kind of person he was attracted to. “I want a trouble-maker for a lover,” he wrote. “Blood spiller, blood drinker, a heart of flame, who quarrels with the sky and fights with fate, who burns like fire on the rushing sea.” In response to that testimony, I say, “Boo! Ugh! Yuck!” I say “To hell with being in an intimate relationship with a trouble-maker who fights with fate and quarrels with the sky.” I can’t imagine any bond that would be more unpleasant and serve me worse. What about you, Cancerian? Do you find Rumi’s definition glamorous and romantic? I hope not. If you do, I advise you to consider changing your mind. 2020 will be an excellent time to be precise in articulating the kinds of alliances that are healthy for you. They shouldn’t resemble Rumi’s description. (Rumi translation by Zara Houshmand.) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The 18th-century comic novel Tristram Shandy is still being translated, adapted, and published today. Its popularity persists. Likewise, the 18th-century novel Moll Flanders, which features a rowdy, eccentric heroine who was unusual for her era, has had modern incarnations in TV, film, and radio. Then there’s the 19th-century satirical novel Vanity Fair. It’s considered a classic even now, and appears on lists of best-loved books. The authors of these three books had one thing in common: They had to pay to have their books published. No authority in the book business had any faith in them. You may have similar challenges in 2020, Leo—and rise to the occasion with equally good results. Believe in yourself! VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I’ll present two possible scenarios that could unfold for you in 2020. Which scenario actually occurs will depend on how willing you are to transform yourself. Scenario #1. Love is awake, and you’re asleep. Love is ready for you but you’re not ready for love. Love is hard to recognize because you think it still looks like it did in the past. Love changed its name, and you didn’t notice. Scenario #2. Love is awake and you’re

waking up. Love is ready for you and you’re making yourself ready for love. Love is older and wiser now, and you recognize its new guise. Love changed its name, and you found out. (Thanks to Sarah and Phil Kaye for the inspiration for this horoscope.) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Renowned Greek sculptor Praxiteles created some famous and beloved statues in the fourth century B.C. One of his pieces, showing the gods Hermes and Dionysus, was displayed inside the Temple of Hera in Olympia. But a few centuries later an earthquake demolished the Temple and buried the statue. There it remained until 1877, when archaeologists dug it out of the rubble. I foresee a metaphorically equivalent recovery in your life, Libra—especially if you’re willing to excavate an old mess or investigate a debris field or explore a faded ruin. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Over a period of 74 years, the Scorpio philosopher and author Voltaire (1694–1778) wrote so many letters to so many people that they were eventually published in a series of 98 books, plus nine additional volumes of appendixes and indexes. I would love to see you communicate that abundantly and meticulously in 2020, Scorpio. The cosmic rhythms will tend to bring you good fortune if you do. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Picasso was one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century. He was also the richest. At the end of his life, experts estimate his worth was as much as $250 million, equivalent to $1.3 billion today. But in his earlier adulthood, while Picasso was turning himself into a genius and creating his early masterpieces, he lived and worked in a small, seedy, unheated room with no running water and a toilet he shared with twenty people. If there will be ever in your life be a semblance of Picasso’s financial transformation, Sagittarius, I’m guessing it would begin this year. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s get 2020 started with a proper send-off. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the coming months will bring you opportunities to achieve a host of liberations. Among the things from which you could be at least partially emancipated: stale old suffering; shrunken expectations; people who don’t appreciate you for who you really are; and beliefs and theories that don’t serve you any more. (There may be others!) Here’s an inspirational maxim, courtesy of poet Mary Oliver: “Said the river: imagine everything you can imagine, then keep on going.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In a poem titled “The Mess-iah,” spiritual teacher Jeff Foster counsels us, “Fall in love with the mess of your life . . . the wild, uncontrollable, unplanned, unexpected moments of existence. Dignify the mess with your loving attention, your gratitude. Because if you love the mess enough, you will become a Mess-iah.” I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I suspect you’ll have a better chance to ascend to the role of Mess-iah in the coming weeks and months than you have had in many years. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Comedian John Cleese believes that “sometimes we hang onto people or relationships long after they’ve ceased to be of any use to either of you.” That’s why he has chosen to live in such a way that his web of alliances is constantly evolving. “I’m always meeting new people,” he says, “and my list of friends seems to change quite a bit.” According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Pisces, 2020 will be a propitious year for you to experiment with Cleese’s approach. You’ll have the chance to meet a greater number of interesting new people in the coming months than you have in a long time. (And don’t be afraid to phase out connections that have become a drain.) Homework: Figure out how you might transform yourself in order for the world to give you what you yearn for. FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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CANNABIS CORNER

TERPENES

erpenes are aromatic metabolites which are in all plants. Their function is to defend the plant and to attract pollinators. Terpenes are a part of the cannabis plants’ survival instinct. In cannabis, terpenes live in the trichomes, or “crystals”, of the cannabis bud. The trichomes are small hairs that live on the flower (bud) and leaves of cannabis. Not only do terpenes live in the trichomes but cannabinoids and flavonoids exist there as well. There are at least 100 terpenes found in the cannabis plant. A strong visual terpene profile usually indicates that the grower of that specific plant handled it with care and keen discernment of harvest, curing, trimming, and packaging. With such care, the consumer opens their fresh jar to receive distinct flavors, colors, and smells thanks to the well kept trichomes. Humans have an endocannabinoid system in which terpenes and cannabinoids directly work with. Terpenes alert the endocannabinoid system to which terpene rich strain will best suit the needs that the endocannabinoid system has for regulation. Pinene: Pinene has anti-inflammatory properties. It is found in orange peels, pine needles, basil, and parsley. It is known to counter short term memory loss, it works with the respiratory system to promote improved airflow, and promotes focus. Myrcene: Myrcene is found in mangoes, hops, thyme, and lemongrass. In cannabis it can compose up to 50% of a cannabis plants terpenes. It is useful as an anti-inflammatory, a sedative, and a muscle relaxer. Indica strains commonly have high levels of myrcene which

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can make one feel as though they are having a more cerebral and sensory experience as well as a relaxed and rest oriented experience. Limonene: This terpene has a citrus fragrance to it that is hard to miss. This terpene promotes mood elevation, stress relief, and actually is antibacterial and antifungal--most commonly these benefits are gained through tincture and salve use. Humulene: Another anti-inflammatory terpene which also suppresses appetite. It works with the cannabinoid THCV and is found in strains rich in this cannabinoid. This terpene has a strong spicy and earthy aroma similar to coriander and cloves. Linalool: This terpene interacts with THC to balance out anxiety from too much THC. This is very helpful for folks intending to use cannabis to work with their mental landscape. Linalool not only eases anxiety, it also has anti-depressant tendencies. There are also studies which suggest it is an immune system booster, and significantly reduces lung inflammation. Caryophyllene: Found in cinnamon leaves and black pepper, this terpene helps to treat anxiety, depression, and acts as an anti-inflammatory. It can be recognized by its peppery and spicy nose. Terpinolene: Coming in as the least common terpene, terpinolene produces sleepy, sedative high. It is an antioxidant, and includes antibacterial properties when used topically. This terpene is known to depress your central nervous system which can assist for those who suffer from nervous system disorders. It also is known to promote that couch lock feeling. Be sure to ask your budtenders about strains rich in the terpene that would assist you in finding relief.

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