Coachella Valley Weekly - January 13 to January 19, 2022 Vol. 10 No. 44

coachellavalleyweekly.com • January 13 to January 19, 2022 Vol.10 No.44

Olive Crest Invitational Golf Tournament

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Jimmie Allen

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Marie Osmond

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Il Volo

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Café Des Beaux-Arts

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publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Kirby, Raymond Bill Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Head Music Writer Esther Sanchez Head Feature Writer Crystal Harrell Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Denise Ortuno Neil, Rob Brezny, Dr. Peter Kadile, Dee Jae Cox, Angela Romeo, Aaron Ramson, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Michelle Anne Rizzio, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman Photographers Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez Videographer Kurt Schawacker Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CONTENTS

Cancelled Events .......................................... 3 Society Scene - Olive Crest Invitational Golf Tournament ...................................... 5 Club Crawler Nightlife ................................. 6 Jimmie Allen at Spotlight 29........................ 7 Consider This - Mammoth WVH .................. 8 Marie Osmond at Agua Caliente ................ 9 Il Volo at Fantasy Springs ............................ 9 Screeners..................................................... 10 Breaking The 4th Wall - "Always...Patsy Cline" at Desert Theatreworks .............. 11 Pampered Palate - Cafe Des Beaux-Arts... 11 The Vino Voice ............................................ 12 Keg Whisperer ............................................ 13 Pet Place ................................................ 14-15 Safety Tips ................................................... 16 Cyber Corner ............................................... 16 Haddon Libby ..............................................17 Dale Gribow ................................................ 17 Send Me A Trainer ...................................... 18 Free Will Astrology .................................... 18 Travel Tips 4 U ............................................. 19

BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

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ver the past few weeks, the statewide seven-day average case rate of positive COVID-19 cases has increased by more than sixfold as hospitalizations across California have doubled due to the new omicron variant.

State officials reinstated the indoor mask mandate on December 15 last year and it was originally due to expire on January 15.

However, California announced that it would be extending its statewide indoor mask mandate until at least February 15 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases driven by the fastspreading omicron variant.

Currently, the state requires everyone wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor spaces, such as bars, restaurants and retail stores.

Currently, Riverside County has neared 800 COVID hospitalizations, which is the highest statistic since February of last year. To take precaution against the surging number of cases, there have been several Coachella Valley events slated to take place this year that have been cancelled or postponed as a precautionary measure.

Right before 2022 started, the Palm Springs International Film Society announced that based on the current rise of COVID cases, the Palm Springs International Film Festival would not take place this year from January 7-17. This announcement followed the cancellation of the January 6 Film Awards.

“After thoughtful consideration, the Film Society feels this is the most responsible decision to ensure the safety of our patrons, filmmakers, and staff. Those who have purchased festival tickets and passes will receive a refund. For most, the refund will be returned to their original method of payment,” stated the announcement on the Film Society’s website.

At this time, the Palm Springs ShortFest is still scheduled to return from June 21 to 27, 2022. The Film Festival and Film Awards will return to an in-person event in January 2023.

This year, the Film Awards partnered with Entertainment Tonight to celebrate this year’s celebrity honorees remotely instead of at the in-person gala.

A LifeStream community blood drive event that was slated to take place at The Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa on Friday, January 14, has been cancelled. Empire Polo Club in Indio is also not hosting a season of polo.

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The 8th Annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival was scheduled to kick off with Angel Night on January 25, 2022, featuring FourStar Navy SEAL Admiral William H. McRaven followed by a Q&A with Megyn Kelly. However, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Riverside County via the Omicron variant, the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Board of Directors unanimously agreed the event should be rescheduled.

Angel sponsorships and passes along with their corresponding benefits will be transferred to the 2023 festival, which will be held on February 1-3, 2023.

“This decision was made after careful consideration and consultation with local government, partners and staff. We have been closely monitoring the unfolding situation with COVID-19, and we want to give you the experience that you expect and deserve in a safe environment,” stated a representative of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival.

The organization Palm Springs Women in Film & Television (PSWIFT) also opted to postpone its 20th Anniversary Celebration in the best interest of everyone’s health.

The event was originally scheduled about five months ago. A new date for the 20th Anniversary Celebration to take place will be announced, with PSWIFT currently looking at dates in March and April.

The celebration was to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Palm Springs Women in Film & Television becoming a chapter. The organization was to honor its founder, Leanna

Bonamici, as well as two of its supporters, Donna Mills and Shari Belafonte, with "Above and Beyond" recognition.

“We are devastated, as it's a huge milestone event for PSWIFT and this was the second time we had to postpone, although this event was much further along and many tickets were sold. All our honorees will still be awarded when we hold the event. We think it's important to do in person,” said PSWIFT president, Kim Waltrip.

The Dr. George Charity Car Show was set to take place on Saturday, February 12 at the beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, but the show is already rescheduled for February 11, 2023.

The one-of-a-kind Dr. George Charity Car Show is a significant fundraising event for the Desert Cancer Foundation. Over the years, proceeds from the show have raised over 1.1 million dollars over the course of 18 years of shows to support the Foundation and provide financial assistance for local residents undergoing cancer care and treatment. In 2020, just before the pandemic, the car show raised an impressive 120 thousand dollars.

It is a significant loss to not host this event.

However, Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association (PSCA) members find other creative ways to fundraise. In 2021, even without a show, the PSCA donated over 30 thousand dollars to the Desert Cancer Foundation, thanks to the generous sponsors who donated their entry fees regardless of the cancellation, and for the car sweepstakes conducted by the PSCA. “While I am sad and disappointed that we’ve had to cancel two years in a row, I am grateful for the ongoing support of the PSCA, and respect the decision made by the event's Steering Committee to maintain the integrity of the show. Requesting electronic vaccine records for an anticipated 7,000-plus patrons is not easily manageable. PSCA members care deeply about the Desert Cancer Foundation and remain committed to supporting our work and mission,” revealed Executive Director of the Desert Cancer Foundation, Eevet Edens.

The Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association has already secured a sweepstakes for a brand new Chevy Corvette, Z51 package valued at 91 thousand dollars, and are working to possibly plan a smaller car show to help offset the loss.

Stay tuned with CV Weekly for more announcements regarding the cancellations of upcoming events due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

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SOCIETY SCENE

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BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN

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hild Abuse continues to occur at alarming rates in our community and all across the country. Every 10 seconds in the U.S., a report of child abuse is made. And, nearly 5 children die on a daily basis from abuse related causes.

Olive Crest, known for its dedication to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children and to preserving the family . . .“One Life at a time®,” will host its Annual Golf Invitational on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Classic Club, located at 75200 Classic Club Boulevard in Palm Desert, California. This event will raise much-needed funds to benefit local at-risk children and their families in Riverside County and the Desert Communities.

USC Football Legend and Olive Crest Trustee, Darnell Bing, will once again serve as Event Chair. He will be joined by other USC football teammates who will lend their support to this worthwhile cause.

“I am so impressed with the positive difference that Olive Crest makes for disadvantaged and at-risk kids,” stated Darnell Bing, Event Chair. “It was an easy decision to lead the golf tournament and work with my fellow USC teammates to fund critical programs for children in our community.”

Event registration will begin at 9:00 am for this highly-anticipated golf tournament, which will feature a Shotgun Scramble format,

an Awards Reception, and Silent Auction featuring special sports memorabilia and exclusive travel packages.

A golf foursome is priced at $ 1,200, and Event Sponsorships range from $500 all the way up to $15,000. To register, go to www. olivecrest.org/ie/golf-tournament-2022.

“The idea for this Olive Crest Golf Invitational was the brainchild of one of our Olive Crest Trustees, Darnell Bing,” stated Walter Mueller, Director of Development for Olive Crest. “Darnell envisioned this event as a way to not only raise funds for at-risk and disadvantaged youth, but also to bring visibility to the services and lifesaving programs Olive Crest offers. Darnell also wanted to reach out and include some of his former USC teammates in this event, as a way to introduce and educate them to the needs of youth within the foster care system.

Having Darnell participate, as well as Chair this event, along with his fellow football legend teammates, makes this a very unique golfing experience and a win-win for all the atrisk children within our community,” Mueller continued.

Event Sponsors thus far include Toyota of Riverside, Kennedy Wilson Properties, and Holstrom, Block, and Parke.

“The monies raised from this event will be utilized to support expanding services within both the Coachella Valley and throughout

Riverside County, stated Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest Inland and Desert Communities. “Over the past year, our communities have seen a troubling rise in food scarcity, domestic violence, unemployment, and need for mental health services. The Olive Crest team provides support in all of

these areas. We have an obligation to extend services wherever needed, and to ensure safe and loving homes for every single child.

That's both our responsibility – – and a moral obligation. Last year, local funding supported services to over 2,600 children and families, while working towards safe and loving homes for each child in our care. However, for every child with a place in a safe and loving home, nine children are still waiting! A safe home, along with a loving family home, is precisely what breaks the cycle of hopelessness in children’s lives. Our vision of a strong family for every child means that every child would be raised and nurtured in a strong, stable, and loving family, surrounded by friends, church, and supportive community,” Fitzsimmons continued.

For additional information on this upcoming Olive Crest Invitational Golf Tournament, please contact Walter Mueller at 951–686–8500 ext. 4301 or at WalterMueller@olivecrest.org About Olive Crest Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of more than 150,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families.

Established, proven, and respected, Olive Crest serves nearly 4,000 children and families each day throughout California, Nevada, and the Pacific Northwest.

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Thursday, January 13

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6-8pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Simon Moullier Trio – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Whiskey Tango – 7pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Live Music – 8pm Shanghai Red’s (Palm Springs) – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King Trio – 6pm

Friday, January 14

Bart Lounge – DJ Manny – 8pm Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – B Movies in the Beer Garden ”Plan 9 From Outer Space” – 7pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – TBA – 6pm

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Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Pandora’s Rock – 9pm O’Caine’s – The Upshots – 6pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Kal David Trio – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm

Saturday, January 15

Bart Lounge – More Bass w/ DJs Sugarfree, Femme A, Meowsenburg, Bassmoves, Axel and Spanky – 8pm Casuelas Café – Vinnie Berry – noon, Los Garzaz – 7pm Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Big Beers and Heavy Music w/ Armistice, Instigator and Throw the Goat – 7pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm The Hood – Slipping Into Darkness, Twin Seas, The Hellions and Blue Sun – 7:45pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Pandora’s Rock – 9pm O’Caine’s – The Upshots – 6pm

Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Journey Through Time (Journey Tribute) – 9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett’s Company – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm

Sunday, January 16

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Casuelas Café – Las Tias – noon, Barry Baughn Blues Review – 5:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Nick Hales, Alan Ehrlich and Kelsey Manning – 3pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Sunday Night Jam – 4-9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Comedy Night – 6-7pm The Nest – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm

Monday, January 17

The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Tuesday, January 18

Casuelas Café – Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, January 19

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

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SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO HOSTS MUSIC JIMMIE ALLEN’S DOWN HOME TOUR AT THE SPOTLIGHT 29 SHOWROOM

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ountry music singer and songwriter Jimmie Allen will perform at the Spotlight 29 Showroom during his Down Home Tour on February 12, 2022 with special guests Neon Union and Chase Beckham.

“We are thrilled to host Jimmie Allen at our very own Spotlight Showroom,” said Robert Christopher, VP of Marketing and Entertainment for Spotlight 29. “At Spotlight 29 we take pride in showcasing a variety of music genres and Jimmie Allen is a great up and coming country artist you won’t want to miss performing in our unique setting.”

Spotlight 29 is kicking off the new year with a variety of concerts and musical guests to provide some great entertainment for Coachella valley and beyond. Allen’s first ever headlining tour comes after being named the Academy of Country Music’s New Male Artist of the Year along with his recent Grammy nomination. His catchy songs such as "Best Shot" and "Make Me Want To" have made Allen a force to be reckoned with in the country music industry.

Doors open at 7pm and tickets can be purchased on the Spotlight 29 website. Along with general admission tickets, Spotlight 29 will be offering the Jimmie Allen Gold Experience, which includes VIP entry and an exclusive meet & greet, and the Jimmie Allen

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VIP Experience, offering signed merch and early merchandise shopping. Act fast and get your tickets to see Jimmie Allen’s first headlining tour. spotlight29.com/entertainment

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CONSIDER THIS

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nyone who came of age in Los Angeles in the mid ‘70s, remembers Mammoth. A band whose sound was as colossal as its name, it featured preternaturally talented brothers on guitar and drums, a showboat-y, dandified lead vocalist with a leonine mane of hair and a furry thicket of chest hair, plus a subdued bassist that held down the bottom and provided high harmonies with aplomb.

Mammoth were the kings of the backyard party circuit in L.A., the scourge of neighbors and police forces between Pasadena and Santa Monica. Later they began plying their trade in music clubs along the Sunset Strip under a new moniker, the guitarist and drummer’s last name, Van Halen. Maybe you heard of ‘em.

These days, Mammoth WVH is the sole creation of Wolfgang Van Halen, the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Born at the dawn of the Grunge era, Wolfie grew up in public. Not only was his dad the iconic guitarist who invented new ways to shred with his own band (and also popped up on game-changing songs from Michael Jackson and Thomas Dolby), his mom was beloved actress Valerie Bertinelli.

Wolfgang began banging on the drums at an early age. His dad bought him his own kit when he turned 10. Two years later, received his first guitar. By age 13, he was making guest appearances with his dad’s band, a couple years later he taught himself to play Van Halen’s epochal instrumental, “Eruption.”

Mastering bass at age 15, his dad announced that Wolfie would be joining the reconstituted Van Halen, which included original vocalist David Lee Roth. Not only did he tour with the band, but he also played on their final studio album, A Different Kind Of Truth. In between VH commitments, he joined the Hard Rock band Tremonti as their touring bassist. He ended up playing bass on two Tremonti albums and also appeared on Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery’s solo efforts.

In 2000, Wolfie’s dad battled tongue cancer, and although he was declared cancer-free in 2002, by 2019 cancer had returned in his throat and finally his lungs.

On October 6th , 2020, surrounded by his son, Valerie and his current wife, Janie, he died from a stroke at St. John’s hospital in Santa Monica. Throughout the years, Wolfgang had been working on his own solo material, luckily, Eddie had been able to listen to all the tracks that created this record. His last words to his son were “I love you.”

The album’s first four tracks blast out of the speakers at a furious clip.

A flurry of cantilevered guitar riffs announces the arrival of “Mr. Ed,” and are quickly supplanted by roiling bass and a bludgeoning beat. Stacked harmonies crash over the angular arrangement as lyrics incite an opponent; “All the rules don’t mean they’re right, this is more than just a fair fight, come closer into the light, I want to see what you’ve got now, where’s your bite?” Wolfgang confidently rips a facemelting solo that leaves no questions as to his lineage. The song’s closing notes land somewhere between classic EVH shred and the kind of complex chord clusters found on

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MAMMOTH WVH

“MAMMOTH WVH” (EX1 RECORDS)

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early Boston records.

“Horribly Right” leaps in, all monster riff-age, thunderous bass and piledriving beat, landing with a Mesozoic stomp. But Wolfgang rather quickly flips the script, locking into a sunshiny, Power Pop groove on the verses, while packing a powerful punch on the chorus. It echoes the Quiet/ Loud dynamic pioneered by The Pixies and Nirvana. Doomsday lyrics indicate an emotional apocalypse is at hand; “Stumbling and you’re not shooting straight, subtlety is not your finest trait, can’t you see how much there is at stake? It’s just another one of your mistakes.” On the break guitars see-saw, stutter and growl before the song shudders to a stop.

“Epiphany” weds marauding guitars and search-and-destroy bass to a tick-tock beat.

Spiky lead guitar licks dart through the mix, bookended by chunky rhythm riffs, a wash of keys and Wolfgang’s Beatlesque harmonies.

Willowy piano notes underscore the bridge, as caustic lyrics taunt a traitorous friend; “And I’ll be there when you fall down, down, down, we’ll all be there to watch you crawl, and I was there when there was no one else, but where were you when it all went to hell?”

This informal song-suite concludes with “Don’t Back Down.” Wiggly licks connect with wily bass lines and a thudding anvil beat, before kicking over into an infectious, Glam-tastic crunch. The rhythm ratchets up to a tribal tattoo as guitars navigate a series of aural switchbacks. Lyrics offer a thinly veiled commentary on the divisive times we live in; “Breathe it in, all the madness around you, feelin’ like it’s the end of days, thrown aside, now you know that they want to, yeah, they don’t know to be better anyway/Yeah, everybody’s goin’ crazy, yeah, it won’t be long until we’re dead and gone.” Tinkling hi-hat action announces

the chorus, as vocals burrow slightly beneath the instrumentation. The record catches it’s collective break on a couple of tracks, “Circles” and “Resolve.” The former is powered by shimmery acoustic riffs, shuddery electric notes, rattle-trap bass, gossamer keys and a kick-drum beat. This mid-tempo groover nearly camouflage lyrics wracked with recriminations self-doubt; “Lost in my head, a plague of regret, we’ve gone in circles wondering lost in my head/It’s almost over, was there anymore I could do, did I go too far? we’re to the start.” Chiming guitars soar above the arrangement airy and celestial, leavening the heartache.

The latter jangles to life as splayed acoustic notes crest over slippery electric riffs, sinewy bass lines and a rat-a-tat rhythm. Wolfgang’s pliant tenor is thick with betrayal as he delivers a brutal relationship post-mortem; “You’re what’s wrong, there’s something wrong in the way you loved me, and I don’t even know anymore, all along there’s something in the way you broke me, you won’t ever know the resolve, you won’t ever know the resolve.” Unleashing a filigreed guitar solo on the break, his every move is shadowed by a thunky backbeat.

The melancholy melodicism of both songs recalls collaboration between late Grunge-God Chris Cornell and his longtime compadre, Alain Johannes.

Front-to-back, this album is simply crackles with authority, but a couple of tracks stand out. “Think It Over” employs twitchy electric guitars, boinging bass and a pogoing beat that would sandwich nicely between The Vapors’ “Turning Japanese” and David Bowie’s “China Girl.” The buoyant melody and arrangement are mirrored by this caustic carpe diem; “Wait, why can’t I move on? Hey, why’d you take so long to think it over? Cold regret, remembering the

words you said, hold your breath and slip away, away/Just wake up, not everything will be this tough, don’t think it’s ever not enough, if it meant anything to you.” Sugar rush guitars shang-a-lang on the bridge only to be overtaken by slashing riffs on the break.

“Feel” is the album’s magnum opus.

Strafing guitars (including his dad’s infamous Frankenstrat), collide with jittery bass lines and a blitzkrieg beat. Long story short, brittle lyrics like you feel something, I feel nothing” cut to the quick. Jackhammer guitars hug the melody’s hairpin turns before arrangement builds to a crescendo on the break. As bass lines buzz, and Wolfgang unspools a stinging, staccato guitar solo, it’s quickly eclipsed by a walloping fusillade of drums.

All the elements coalesce, riding roughshod over the vocals until it stops on a dime.

The balance of the album deftly hopscotches through a plethora of styles.

From the cyclonic sweet-sludge of the title track, to the scuzzy crunge of “The Big Picture,” and the molten allure of “You’re To Blame.” The album was meant to close with the phased and dusted bluster of “Stone,” an epic track where Prog Rock meets primordial ooze and positively wallows in the mire. A perfect ending point, it’s ambitious and expansive in all the right ways. Except on social media, fans were clamoring for “Distance.”

Originally uploaded to the interwebs a few weeks after his father’s tragic passing, it was written during the darkest days of Eddie’s battle with cancer. Poignant lyrics are matched by an irresistible melody, powered by cascading guitar riffs and a shuffle rhythm. Addressing his dad directly he confides his fears and doubts, but remains confident their bond will never break; “I’m so happy, you’ve found a place that’s better for you than this rock we’re living on, I’m so nervous, don’t know my place, a life without you, I’m not ready to move on/No matter what the distance is I will be with you, no matter what the distance is, you’ll be okay.” Emotionally naked and vulnerable, grief-stricken, he unleashes a keening solo, holding the notes that mirror his pain in a way that’s both cathartic and cleansing.

Along with Rival Sons’ “Jordan,” this track perfectly distills the ache of losing someone tempered by the understanding that they’re free now.

Every note, every guitar lick, bass line, drum fill and wash of keys was played by Wolfgang who also wrote all the music and lyrics himself. The record was produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette (best known for his work behind the boards with Tremonti, Myles Kennedy, Sevendust and Slash).

By turns angsty and aggressive, tender and surprisingly sweet, Mammoth WVH is suffused with the spirit of Eddie Van Halen.

Wolfgang never apes or mimics his father’s self-described “Brown Sound” he doesn’t need to. He’s carved out his own Herculean style. Somewhere EVH is smiling.

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INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR MARIE OSMOND TO PERFORM WITH THE DESERT SYMPHONY

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n celebration of its 33rd anniversary, The Desert Symphony will host international superstar Marie Osmond at its annual gala on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage.

“We are thrilled to have Marie Osmond perform with the symphony,” said Desert Symphony President Nancy Tapick. “It’s going to be a magical evening celebrating the organization, the music, and just being back together again.”

Marie Osmond has been in the entertainment business for over five decades. She is a successful singer, television performer, talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur, and public speaker.

A multiple gold and platinum selling artist and Country Music Award winner, Marie has numerous Billboard chart-topping singles and albums, and three New York Times

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bestselling books. Since she and her brother Donny ended their 11-year residency at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas in 2019, Marie travels the United States performing her symphonic shows.

Tickets for the show are available to purchase online at AguaCalienteCasinos. com/Entertainment or by calling The Show at Agua Caliente Casino’s box office at 888999-1995. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The concert begins at 8:00 pm.

“The 33rd anniversary gala is our way of welcoming back and celebrating all those who continue to support us in these unprecedented times” said Tapick. “And we are so happy to have Marie Osmond be part of that.”

Founded in 1989 in Palm Desert, California, The Desert Symphony brings professional orchestral concerts to the Coachella Valley. It is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization comprised of the best chamber musicians, virtuoso soloists, principal players, and recording artists in the area.

Symphony performers are handpicked from Southern California’s major orchestras, selected for their individual as well as their ensemble skills. The Desert Symphony currently offer six seasonal pops concerts including its highly popular annual gala event.

SUPERSTAR ITALIAN TRIO IL VOLO BRINGS TOUR TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

iero Barone, Gianluca Ginoble and Ignazio Boschetto, the trio that makes up Il Volo, will bring their “Il Volo Sings Morricone” tour to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 8 p.m.

Tickets for the show start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 14 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2986 or at www.

FantasySpringsResort.com.

The concert will feature Il Volo singing songs in support of their latest album, “Il Volo Sings Morricone.” The album, released in November 2021, is a dedication to the beloved award winning Italian film composer, Ennio Morricone and an exciting journey through the art and music of one of the great composers of the 20th century.

PBS is also airing the live concert, “Il Volo – Tribute to Ennio Morricone” filmed in 2021 at the Arena Di Verona in Italy throughout the month of January.

The talented trio started their careers as young men in 2009 and their steady rise led them to perform with music icons such as Barbara Streisand and Placido Domingo.

Other accomplishments include winning the Sanremo Festival at the age

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of 20, filling Arena di Verona and Teatro Antico di Taormina in their home country of Italy and Radio City Music Hall in New York, and receiving standing ovations on their tours all over Europe, America, and Japan. In 2019, Il Volo celebrated their 10th anniversary as a trio.

To date, they have sold over 2 million albums and amassed 220 million global streams, over 500 million views, and 1 million-plus followers on YouTube.

This year, Il Volo decided to dedicate part of their extraordinary career to Morricone to celebrate and honor the maestro and his legacy of work one year after his death.

Tickets for Il Volo start at are $59.

For more information, contact the Fantasy Springs Box Office via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at www.

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SCREENERS

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ad face mojie’s filled my mailbox on the announcement of our beloved and now iconic International Film Festival’s cancellation due to the continued mutation and spread of the deadly virus.

Also cancelled are the three “Screeners” columns for the next few weeks that were to feature the highlights of the festivals nearly 150 films set to be screened.

At this time Palm Springs ShortFest is scheduled to return June 21-27, 2022.

The Film Festival and Film Awards will return to an in-person event in January 2023. The Film Awards will partner with Entertainment Tonight to celebrate this year’s honorees with details to follow.

The festival will announce juried award winners from the official selection on January 15 via press release and social media. It’s a sad day indeed for the thousands of movie lovers that come to our desert paradise.

NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE HOME THEATER: HALLOWEEN KILLS Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer Andy Matichak and the entire town of Haddonfield band together to take down

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the infamous killer Michael Myers in the never-before seen Extended Cut (also in 4K Ultra HD).

Hailed as a “bloodthirsty sequel” featuring the original theatrical release with an Alternate Ending and exclusive bonus content and deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes look at creating the film, special gag reel and more! Universal.

4K. robin@coachellavallyweekly.com

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ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE

n March 5, 1963, 90 miles from Nashville, in a forest outside of Camden Tennessee, her recovered wristwatch had stopped at 6:20pm. The wreckage of the crash was not discovered until the following morning after heavy, cold winds had forced the plane into a nose dive. A forensic investigation revealed that everyone on board had died instantly. Few legends have had more of an impact than singer Patsy Cline, did in just 30 short years of life.

Her songs were the first to make cross-overs from the Country to the Pop charts. Her music made her immortal.

Currently in production on the Desert Theatreworks stage in Indio, is a sweet and compelling tribute to the legendary singer, Ted Swindley’s 1988 hit musical, Always…

Patsy Cline. The musical is based on a true story about a friendship between Patsy Cline and an ardent fan she met while performing in Houston, Texas. The show features many of Cline’s hit songs, “Walking After Midnight,” “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “She’s Got You,” and “If You’ve Got Leavin’ On Your Mind.”

Regardless of personal taste, who does not love the music of Patsy Cline?

Always… Patsy Cline, tells the story of Texas native, Louise Seger, (Yo Younger,) who in 1961 gathered up a group of friends and headed for a big venue Texas honky-tonk to watch a show headlining her favorite singer, Miss Patsy Cline, (Kelly McDaniel.) Seger, had been a fan of Cline’s since she had first appeared on a national show in 1956, called

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the Arthur Godfrey Talent Scouts. Upon meeting Patsy in person, the two immediately connected and established a friendship that lasted until the singer’s death in 1963.

Yo Younger, as the easy going, fasttalking, warm-hearted Louise Seger, is insanely loveable in her portrayal of this highspirited fan. Younger’s fun, beer drinking, characterization of Louise, dances and swaggers across the stage as if she owns it (and she does!) Her telling of the story is so engaging that you will feel as if you’re eves dropping on a very personal experience and are right there in Louise’s kitchen, swapping life stories deep into the night when a new friendship developed over bacon, eggs and a mutual kinship.

Kelly McDaniel, is the legendary Patsy Cline and her performances of Cline’s songs had me utterly mesmerized. McDaniel, has unparalleled vocals and was absolutely stunning in her cover of Cline’s most famous songs. If I had not known it was a live show, I could have easily believed that her voice was dubbed with original recordings. The angst and pain of Patsy Cline, is so perfectly captured in McDaniel’s portrayal.

Bravo to both of these women, who put on a show that dares you not to fall in love with Patsy Cline and Louise Seger. Michael Pacas, directs this production of the hit musical. Balancing a large stage with only two performers takes a special skill and Pacas proves that he’s not only a very talented actor, but knows how to expertly stage a script.

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The only serious thing missing from this production is an inspiring set design that would have contributed greatly to the intimacy of the story. What appeared to be a minimalist design can work well with some scripts, but not this one. This story calls for much more of a warm, homey, kitchen, that would have wrapped around this late-night girl-talk like a warm blanket. And the lone dark table in the honkey-tonk, did not allow my imagination to visit Texas.

Wonderful live music provided by Douglas C. Wilson, (Conductor/Pianist,) Marypaz Holguin, (Bass,) Sean Poe, (Drums) and Jannine Manthey, (Fiddle,) gave a real downhome feel to this show. Rebecca McWilliams’, Patsy Cline, costumes were gorgeous and no doubt would have been appreciated by the legend herself.

The Desert Theatreworks production

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or high-class Parisian-style cuisine, Café des Beaux-Arts on El Paseo has been a delicious hub for authentic French dishes since 1993. The iconic restaurant is now offering guests a special dinner menu available from January 7 to 16, prepared by renowned French chef Thierry Barot.

This 10-day event titled “A Culinary Adventure to St. Tropez” will be prepared exclusively by chef Barot, and will feature nine items: three appetizer options, three entrées,

and three desserts.

Appetizers for this special menu include tartare of ahi and pink grapefruit with cilantro and wasabi espuma; provençale tart with sweet red onions, burrata and filet of branzino with pesto; or cream of artichoke with truffle espuma and shaved home smoked duck magnet with rosemary.

Entrée selections include croustillant

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of salmon with chorizo and mashed sweet potatoes with hazelnuts and green onions; roasted calamari on country bread, pickled fennel, fresh goat cheese, honey and balsamic reduction; or glazed chicken breast with mushrooms duxelles, sautéed porcini and creamy polenta with aged parmesan.

To top off a flavorful dinner, dessert options are lemon sorbet with strawberry soup sprinkled with meringue and raspberry; lemon custard with crumble topping, candied orange, tangerine, and kumquat; and chocolate mousse with caramelized pear Napoleon and Chantilly cream.

Chef Thierry Barot is the owner of La Grange des Agapes located in Cogolin, a charming Provençal village perched in the hills above St. Tropez, France. He trained under some of France’s top Michelin-starred chefs, working at Carré des Feuillants in Paris, La Côte Saint-Jacques in Burgundy, and Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris.

Barot has also received several awards personally through various culinary contests and is the author of two cookbooks entitled Cuisinez Chocolat, about all things chocolate, and Cuisinez Olive, packed with recipes that highlight the Mediterranean’s go-to oil.

This fateful collaboration occurred when the owner of Café des Beaux-Arts, Didier Bloch, spent his vacation in St. Tropez and visited one of his favorite restaurants there—La Grange des Agapes. Chef Barot was the owner of that restaurant, and together, the two men discussed a plan to have Thierry come to Palm Desert to create some of Didier’s favorite dishes at the El Paseo restaurant.

of Always…Patsy Cline, showcases performances that are so engaging, a script that is so entertaining, music that is so timeless and stage direction so compelling, that you will be kicking yourself if you miss this show.

Always…Patsy Cline is running through February 6, 2022, and is highly recommended for audiences of all ages.

Desert Theatreworks, is located at the Indio Performing Arts Center, 45175 Fargo St, Indio, CA. For show and ticket information please visit www.dtworks.org.

Dee Jae Cox, is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org And Co-Creator of the Palm Springs Theatre Go-To Guide, palmspringstheatre.com

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PHOTOS BY KURT SCHAWACKER “We are very happy to do these things, because it’s always interesting to do something new… Thierry makes delicious food and we are very excited to have him here with us right now,” said Bloch.

The restaurant owner has a knowledgeable staff to help create signature dishes, many of whom have been with him working at the restaurant for 18 years. In addition to the “A Culinary Adventure to St. Tropez”, Café des Beaux-Arts will continue to serve its trademark menu, which features an outstanding selection of fine French entrees such as Duckling a l’orange, roasted Rack of Lamb Provencal and savory crepes and salads.

Café des Beaux-Arts is a stylish addition to the high-end strip, with a climate controlled outdoor patio, located on the corner of Larkspur and El Paseo. Appearing as a charming bistro on the outside, this restaurant has a Parisian ambiance and is the ideal spot to people-watch and enjoy the desert lifestyle.

The elegant new bar with its balance of cozy booths and a U-shaped copperplate bar top is also the perfect place to find a delectable “small bites” menu and features live entertainment two nights a week.

“A Culinary Adventure to St. Tropez” dishes are available à la carte or as a $69.50 threecourse menu with the standard Café des BeauxArts dinner menu also be available. Advance reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (760) 346-0669.

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January 13 to January 19, 2022

THE VINO VOICE

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THE PINOT NOIR AFTER-PARTY

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ell let’s give David Fraschetti a rousing applause for putting on one of the best wine tasting events we’ve seen in a long, long time. That’s for certain!

As we wrote on last week, “Pinot Envy at the Pinot Noir Fest”, Fraschetti’s “Passion 4 Pinot” wine event held at the JW Marriott, brought 60 world class wineries to pour their best Pinot Noir bottlings. For those of you vino enthusiasts who were there—well, you know what a fun time was had. For those of you who missed it, we know that next year, it will be on your wine-stained calendar.

Honestly, when I showed up about an hour or so after it began, I was a bit shocked that so many people were enjoying all of the wine booths that were set-up outdoors in the hotel’s huge patio. Of course, all Covid precautions were met; and to boot, the weather was gorgeous! Warm, clear and clean sunshine all over.

But it was still a bit much to see so many folks gathering. Many of us wore masks until the time we tasted the wine at the booths. And pretty much all of the winery pourers wore masks as they poured.

Because there were so many wineries to experience, one had to have a plan or agenda to get through it all. For a wine columnist, it was important. For those who just desired to enjoy a fabulous wine happening, the pressure was off—folks were free to be.

Pinot Noir is one of the most desired wines in the world. Even Cabernet Sauvignon diehards will grant you that a great Pinot is indeed delicious. And was there some great Pinot poured at this event—or what!

So here are a few of our favorite “pings” (pinots, that is...)

Lots of wine folk forget how delicious the Sonoma-Cutrer bottlings are. We’ve seen the labels all the time but when was the last time we enjoyed one. The winery PR states, “The meticulous craft and attention to detail required to produce extraordinary Pinot is a natural fit for Sonoma-Cutrer.” Certainly that is the case. The three wines poured were outstanding! The 2019 Russian River Pinot showed blackberries, red licorice, and vanilla; the 2018 Vine Hill Pinot showed cherry, dark chocolate, juniper, and vanilla; and the 2018 Founder’s Reserve showed allspice, black cherry, and blackberries.

Again, as we always mention in our coverage of Dave’s wine events in our valley, he consistently demands the wineries to bring their best stuff. And we love it!

For you enthusiasts in the know, I’m sure you were pleasantly surprised to see The Calling pouring. Surely, television announcer, Jim Nantz, one of the founders of the winery, adds to the fame of the winery. Their stuff is world class, and, we had the privilege to sample the 2015 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. The wine showed aromas of cherry, fresh raspberry, and cranberry that melds into the palate along with excellent acidity and a lingering finish. The wine was poured from a gorgeous magnum bottle with a golden etched label. The bottle sells for around $135, which is a pretty good deal considering the great quality.

We spoke earlier about the Cab diehards, and when we mention Silver Oak, all Cab lovers listen up. After about 30 years of producing Cabernet Sauvignon, the winemakers established Twomey in 1999, to produce world class Pinot.

The Twomey 2018 Last Stop Russian River shows a fruit profile of both red and black,

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and there is a strong thread of spicy and earthy elements which add complexity to the bouquet. There is a delicious backbone of fresh acidity complimented by a supple texture and great mouthfeel; the 2019 Dundee Hills pinot was one of my favorites of the afternoon. A classic example of Williamette Valley pinot with spice and a true Burgundian feel of cola, black truffles, cocoa nibs, cranberry, plums, and a trace of flint.

It’s been written that, “Merry Edwards has long been synonymous with a certain brand of poised, generous Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and it continues to earn that reputation even after the departure of its longtime owner and winemaker, Merry Edwards herself. Reviewers call the 2018 Meredith Estate Pinot Noir “powerful," “compelling" and “captivating." We agree as well. And the winery provided a wonderful portfolio of wines to sample. You just can’t beat this Passion 4 Pinot event!

The famed Saxon Brown winery was present with its famed owner/winemaker, Jeff Gaffner, doing the pouring. We’ve written on his wines previously. Indeed, I got to meet and sit with Jeff as we enjoyed a winemaker dinner over at Mindy Reed’s Zin American Bistro a few years ago.

Jeff has become one of the most soughtafter winemakers for artisan labels, having gained critical acclaim and a loyal following for his site-specific focus and restrained winemaking style. He has parlayed his longstanding grower relationships, developed as a consulting winemaker, into a line of small, site-driven bottlings that celebrate his favorite vineyard sites. The Wall Street Journal has said that they “love his vineyard voice”, while the Wine Spectator has lauded his winemaking as “deft”.

It was great to see Jeff again and sample his delicious wine. He poured his 2018 Pinot NoirSangiacomo 'Roberts Road', Sonoma Coast, and 2018 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown.

The Roberts Road Pinot opens with alluring scents of violet, lavender and dried rose with a generous core of red cherry, raspberry and cranberry highlighted by sweet tea and clove notes The Gap’s Crown Pinot is known for “cherry pie in a glass”. It opens with cherry, sweet vanilla and toast notes that gain hints of baking spice with aeration. On the palate berry compote and brioche are cradled by soft tannins that linger and add complexity to the rather lengthy finish.

There were so many great Pinots at the event, we’ll probably be writing about them throughout the year. Cheers!

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’d like to open by wishing you and yours a very Happy New Year. With 2021 solidly in the rear-view mirror and 2022 settling in nicely, it’s time to take a peek at what your fearless beer scribe believes the beery landscape holds for the coming twelve months. Mind you, my crystal ball is a little hazy at this point and I promise that’s not the only bad joke coming in this column. #1 – IPA’s Will Continue to Dominate IPA has been Craft Beer’s volume leader for the past fifteen years and that isn’t going to change, so that isn’t really big news. While we’ve seen some sub-styles of IPA come and go in recent years, here is my prediction: Brut, Dry, and Cold IPA’s are out while Milkshake IPA’s will (much to my chagrin) continue to gather momentum and popularity. In a time when fewer and fewer brewers are making beer flavored beer, this does not bode well for traditionalists. I also see an even greater resurgence of West Coast IPA’s and lower volume for the Hazy’s. Hey, a guy can dream, right? #2 – Seltzer Sales Flatten Amid New Flavor Trends. As predicted, the Selzer category went absolutely bonkers in 2021 with many craft brewers joining the Me Too movement during the year. And while White Claw and Truly easily led the pack, the real innovation in the segment will come from craft brewers in the for of upscale flavorings. Through last year, the best-selling seltzers were simple fruit variations such as Black Cherry, Peach, Mango, and Watermelon. Look for the inventive side of crafty brewers to innovate with new flavor combinations that the big boys would never dare to try. In addition, also look for these brewers to escalate the average alcohol content of these neutral offerings from the industry standard 5.0% alcohol by volume (ABV) to 7, 8, 10% and beyond. Higher alcohol concentrations will offset the higher price charged by the crafties and will allow them to experiment with seltzers named after cocktails such as Sex on the Beach, Moscow Mule, and Jungle Juice. #3 – Non-Alcohol Beers Sales Soar. With the pandemic also came an added awareness to personal health and NA beer, already a player in Europe, finally gained a toehold in America. While NA sales will continue to grow, what remains to be seen is just who will hit the magic formula first. Current craft brewers focused on NA beer simply haven’t hit the mark in terms of profile. While Athletic Brewing seems to be leading the pack at the start of the year, we shall see where they finish. In the meantime, Bravus, Dogfish Head,

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and Partake Brewing should head back to the drawing board post-haste as y’all have some more homework to do. Please start by picking up a bottle of Erdinger NA from the Bayern region of Germany. #4 – Prices Will Rise. It’s no secret that the prices of consumer goods have risen dramatically over the past twelve months and the upcoming year, in my opinion, is going to be worse…much worse. Brewers are used to seeing price increases for raw materials each and every year, but product shortages in 2022 are going to exacerbate the situation greatly.

Major malt suppliers are already experiencing shortages from the effects of drought on the 2021 barley crop. Aluminum cans, another Covid victim, spiraled in cost last year while manufacturers tripled and quadrupled the minimum order for many smaller brewers.

Toss in record-high fuel prices and the cost of getting those goods delivered to a brewery skyrocketed as well. Want to hedge some of the price increase? Go see your friendly brewers at your local taproom as pricing is still very consumer-friendly. #5 – Beer Flavored Beer Makes a Comeback. Call me crazy, and maybe it’s just a personal wish. The Lager category has gotten a bad rap over the past 50 years because of the Big Guys, and in my opinion, it simply isn’t warranted. Maybe it’s my roots talking, but I’m a firm believer that there is a time and a place for every beer on the shelf with the possible exception of (I kid, I kid) Milkshake IPA’s and Pastry Stouts. Craft brewers are producing

some amazing Czech Pilsners and German Helles and I firmly believe that the category will receive a healthy push upward in the coming year. As an added bonus, I wouldn’t be unhappy to see more American Style Pale Ale available either. #6 – It’s Hip to be Small. With industry consolidation still on the rise, we will undoubtedly see more of our favorite breweries gobbled up by the mega-brewers.

All the while I see more and more good folks discovering their neighborhood tap room

where, if you play your cards right…everybody will soon know your name. Purchasing local makes a lot of sense in terms of freshness and the money spent at your local stays local.

Money spent at your neighborhood taproom pays for a little girl’s dance lessons, helps by supporting local charities and might heck, they even be the sponsor your child’s sports team.

It’s time to become a regular customer! #7 – Attrition May Take its Toll. It’s no secret that the global pandemic forced almost every brewery in America to pivot over the past two years. We still managed to add more breweries than we lost in 2021, but that trend may reverse itself this year into a net loss. Why the glum forecast? A lot of small brewers were able to stay afloat through 2020 and 2021 with a healthy combination of Federal and State loans as well as some rent forgiveness by understanding landlords. As this funding runs out, life is about to get interesting for a lot of brewers who have been living on the edge. I certainly hope I am wrong about this one.

When Ed Heethuis isn’t brewing at Spotlight 29 Casino for 29 Brews, you will find the Certified Cicerone / Brewmaster out on his road bike, sampling the latest Holiday brews, or talking beer with the patrons at Taproom 29. He may be reached at: heethuis.ed@gmail. com or wherever beer may be found in the wild.

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January 13 to January 19, 2022

PET PLACE

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hinking about adopting a new cat?

Thinking your Fluffy would enjoy the company of another feline?

However, you might be uncertain about Fluffy’s reaction if she hasn’t been with other cats during her time in your home.

Careful planning avoids the horrible hissing and fighting that can sometimes occur when some cats meet for the first time. A great introduction method, explained in detail in the book The New Natural Cat by Anitra Frazier, enables you to adopt a second cat without worry. What could be more fun than 2 cats engaged in joyful play, happily pouncing and chasing, twirling like circus acrobats?

Many owners think their cat would be jealous or unhappy if they adopted another one. To the contrary, cats that live with another cat friend live longer, healthier and happier lives. If you have an elderly cat, a mature and calm companion works better than an active kitten. If you have an energetic cat, one that is equally playful or a kitten would be a good match. The steps below may take several hours to complete, but are well worth the investment.

1. Have someone outside the household arrive with the newcomer cat in a carrying case. Have torn strips of newspaper in the bottom of the case.

2. Everyone must act completely oblivious

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to the new cat. The visitor sits in the living room with the cat inside the carrying case on his lap for about 20 minutes.

3. Next the visitor moves the carrying case to the floor next to his feet. If your cat comes over and sniffs the case and walks away, ignore him, continue chatting and proceed to step 5. If your cat stays away from the case, include step 4.

4. The visitor takes a few of the newspaper strips from the carrier, makes a trip to another room dropping a trail of the strips behind them. This gives your cat a chance to become familiar with the new cat's scent.

5. The visitor continues to sit and talk.

When your cat sits calmly in the room without staring continually at the carrying case, proceed to the next step.

6. Take your cat into the kitchen for a snack, closing the door. The visitor in the living room now opens the carrying case and lets the new cat out. Your cat won't feel like its family put the newcomer in its territory, and this gives the new one some time to explore.

7. When your cat finishes his snack and returns to the living room, the family stays behind in the kitchen.

8. When the cat returns to the living room, the visitor joins the family in the kitchen.

Everyone acts oblivious to the cats who are now roaming free.

9. Do not offer encouragement or interest in the cats. If you must check, have one person enter the living room but without paying obvious attention to the cats. At this stage, hissing is normal. If loud hissing occurs, you may need to separate them, and this may mean one of the earlier steps was not carried out properly.

10. When the cats cease pacing around and sit in the same room together, the humans leave the house for about a 30 minute walk.

11. When you return home, greet your own cat while continuing to ignore the newcomer. If there is nothing worse than hissing going on, the visitor can leave.

12. The final stage of the introduction occurs at the cats' own pace over the next few days. Continue to ignore the new cat until your first cat accepts him. Encourage activities for the 2 cats to do together, such as putting a couple of cardboard boxes together for them to play on.

The reward for all this work comes from the strong bond of communication and affection that develops between the two cats. Watch the drama unfold, be proud of your success, and enjoy having two little furballs greet you when you arrive home!

The Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms has lots of kittens right now.

Kittyland in Desert Hot Springs is a great place to begin your search. Pretty Good Cat has lots of cats waiting in foster homes for “furever homes”. A list of local animal shelters and

MEET HARLOW

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Handsome Husky Harlow has been waiting for a home since before Christmas at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. He just 2-yrs-old, dog ID#1652665, www.rcdas.org, (951) 358-7387. Shelter located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, open 10am to 4pm, Mon through Sat.

This 1-yr-old handsome fellow is full of playful kitten antics.

Come meet him and his 40 other cat and kitten buddies at the Coachella Valley Animals Campus.

Located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www. rcdas.org, (951) 358-7387. Cat ID#A1650303. Shelter open from 10am to 4pm Mon through Sat.

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BY JANET McAFEE rescue organizations is attached to help you in your search for a new cat or dog!

Janetmcafee8@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------Here is a partial list of Inland Empire shelters and rescue groups where you can adopt a wonderful dog or cat.

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – This county shelter is now open for walk in visitors 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas.org, and get the ID number, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – This shelter is open every day except Tuesday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. View their animals at www.cityofdhs.org/animal-carecontrol.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www.animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private)

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CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203.

(Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to visit and adopt a cat.

Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 2512700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 3356767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818 (Private)

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LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to visit and adopt dogs.

Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000.

(Private) ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, view animals at living-free. org, and call (951) 659-4687. (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-2pm (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is now open for Walk in visitors 12 – 3pm Tuesday through Saturday. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter is now open for walk ins 7 days a week. Call (909) 3869280. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/ San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue.com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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SAFETY TIPS

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e are nearing the anniversary of the Northridge earthquake which occurred Jan 17th 1994.

Earthquakes are far from most of our minds as the Covid – 19 and other viruses emerge, political unrest, crime, cost of living and other world events, take center stage. It is easy to forget that another threat that is looming underneath us and can strike at any time without warning.

Twenty-eight years ago, January 17th was when the Northridge earthquake struck, killing fifty-seven people, and causing $44 billion in damage. Those of us who lived through it will never forget the chaos and destruction.

Though we have had others, this was the last “significant” quake that has caused such damage and death. We are over-due for an earthquake, and we cannot let our guard down and be unprepared.

And yet, experts consider Northridge a moderate earthquake — at 6.7-magnitude, it fell below what seismologists warn could be coming. In late 2017, seismologists stressed that Southern California is overdue for a 7.8-magnitude quake along the 800-mile San Andreas Fault. While such an event would hit the Los Angeles area the hardest, experts say it would be felt throughout the state, causing up to $300 billion in damages. The effects would spread nationwide, as business and travel are affected.

Are you prepared? OK, that’s a bit flippant; no one can truly be prepared for what the Big One could bring. But we can take steps to better position ourselves. Accept that natural disasters

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WHEN DISASTER STRIKES, THE TIME TO PREPARE HAS PASSED! are a constant threat.

If there is one constant when it comes to natural disasters, it’s that we cannot control them. An earthquake could hit anytime … and if not an earthquake, what about flooding or fires? No matter where we live, we face the constant possibility of natural disasters. In fact, the prevalence and intensity of weather-related events is likely to increase due to climate change. Since there is much, we can’t predict or prevent, we must be prepared.

Build and maintain emergency kits for yourself and your family. Emergency preparedness surveys indicate 40 to 80 percent of people are unprepared to face emergencies.

You should have emergency supplies in your vehicle, at work and your home. If the prospect seems daunting, just start small. Think about being stuck somewhere for an extended period. What would you need? Items to consider include a first-aid kit, nonperishable food, bottled water, medicines, flashlights and blankets. Do not forget how important our smartphones and other electronic gadgets have become to us — invest in spare batteries and keep them charged and ready to go in all your emergency kits.

Prepare your family emotionally and strategically. All families should create and practice disaster plans. In an emergency, you may have to stay at work and/or be separated from family. Is your family emotionally prepared for that? Are you? Do you feel you could perform your job while worrying about the safety of your loved ones?

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difficult if you prepare them. Show your family members how to shut off utilities. Identify places where you might reunite if separated. Talk to your children about how their phones will not work, and how all of you must be prepared to go several days without talking to one another.

If it happens at school, where will they head after the immediate event is over? Will they have the awareness to empty their backpack of schoolbooks and stuff anything useful — coats, first-aid supplies, food, water — into it before heading off on foot? If your spouse is at work, where will he/she go? Assume roadways will be inaccessible and public transportation not operating.

These are not easy scenarios to work through, but if you do so as a family — and not once, but several times a year — it can provide reassurance when the Big One hits.

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f you were to ask before the COVID-19 outbreak(s) if printers would be in such high demand? I’d say for home use not really, in fact, many home users didn’t have a printer, well pre-pandemic that is. With the current environment, we have seen a shift in the workforce and workplace. As more people have shifted to “Work from Home” (WFH) printers have become more prevalent for home and less for businesses with on-site office spaces. Understanding the difference between laser and inkjet printers will assist you in making an informed decision for your business or home office.

Now, there are a few differences to be aware of. First, you’ll need to pick between an inkjet printer and a laser printer. Laser printers and inkjet printers remain popular in both the home and the workplace, with each printer design and model having its own set of advantages and pitfalls. This article will show you how to choose a new printer. Here's a comparison of laser vs. inkjet printers, as well as some of the most important factors to consider when making your purchase.

What Is an Inkjet Printer and How Does It Work?

Inkjet printers use a side-to-side moving print head that sprays small ink droplets onto the paper or media as it passes through the carriage. Thermal inkjet printers generate heat, which causes the ink to evaporate and form bubbles, which then propel the ink onto the pages being printed. Other printers may employ piezoelectricity to generate movement by moving small crystals that shoot ink. To generate the final printed image, tiny drops of ink too small to see strike the page.

Pros and Cons Inkjet printers are often less expensive upfront than laser printers, making them a viable option for students and others on tight

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Review your organizations relevant policies. Most organizations develop detailed response plans for Covid-19, weather, and other related events. You should review these on a regular basis, especially because events like earthquakes are not seasonal. Do you know what is expected of you if you are at home when disaster strikes? If you must evacuate your work, what critical facility operations should be conducted before evacuating, and who is responsible for them? Are your generators serviced and ready to go?

As you did in your family planning, walk through some scenarios. If you are building you work at was destroyed, what would be the best way for you to stay safe but still be useful?

What does “risk a lot to save a lot” mean when coming up on a residential high-rise building that has suffered a pancake collapse? Note: The point of these exercises is not really to produce a specific plan, because you cannot anticipate the exact circumstances you will face. Rather, as with the planning you do with your family, such exercises help to develop the mental and emotional resilience you will need to successfully function when a disaster hits.

We have a responsibility to be prepared. Do not be part of the problem. If we cannot take care of ourselves, we are going to have a tough time taking care of others.

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budgets.

Printing sharp, high-quality images, as well as text and graphics-based documents, is a strength of inkjet printers.

Inkjet printers are ideal for dorms, apartments, and tiny offices due to their compact size.

If the printer is not used for an extended period, the ink cartridges may dry out.

In the long run, the cost per page of printed papers and images tends to be higher than that of laser printers due to more frequent cartridge replacement and high-volume ink use.

What Is a Laser Printer and How Does It Work?

Laser printers were first introduced in 1984 and have been evolving ever since. Static electricity is the main process that occurs to obtain the images and words on the page, even though it's termed a laser printer.

Remember that when it comes to static electricity, opposites attract; only positive and negative charges attract one other.

A focused beam of light reproduces the image is printed on the drum in laser printers, similar to how photocopying uses a strong light to generate perfect copies. A side-by-side

laser beam passes over the drum, a negatively charged cylindrical component that allows the laser to take up toner (ink in powder form) by static electricity. To generate a permanent impression, the toner encounters the positively charged paper, which is heated with hot rollers.

Pros and Cons Despite greater toner expenses and upfront charges, laser printers are more cost-effective, providing printed pages at a lower cost per copy.

Laser printers are more efficient, printing pages faster than inkjet printers of equivalent quality.

When compared to inkjet printers, the printing process with a laser printer is substantially quieter.

Toner does not dry out or become worthless even when it is not in use for long periods of time.

Laser printers have a higher upfront cost, making them a more expensive investment over time.

The toner required for printing with laser printers is more expensive than ordinary inkjet cartridge replacements, and a color laser printer can add to that cost.

Consider print quality, speed, and convenience as you investigate and weigh your alternatives between laser and inkjet printers.

These are three factors that you will notice every time you print something. Determine which printer characteristics are most important to you, especially in connection to the kind of print jobs you will be sent to the printer on a regular basis.

Inkjet printers are a good alternative for your home or personal office if you only need to print a modest number of documents on a regular basis. Traditional inkjet printers can also be used in small offices with a limited budget.

Photo inkjet printers, which offer remarkable crispness and clarity of images, are the way to go if you plan to print a lot of photographs and gallery-quality, high-definition images.

Laser printers may be the ideal choice for high-volume printing with a concentration on text-based documents. While bringing this printing technology to your home or workplace will require a greater budget upfront, the highperformance output, ease, and cheaper cost per page tend to offset the initial investment.

Color documents are rendered at medium quality, which is often sufficient for day-to-day use.

Have a suggestion for our next article or questions about choosing your next printer or need some assistance setting it up? Please contact us by calling (760) 205-0105 or emailing at tech@eggheadit.com and our Eggsperts are happy to help you with your questions or suggestions.

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ccording to CNBC, the consensus estimate for stock market returns on Wall Street for 2022 is 7.75%.

Forecasts are varied with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan believing that equities will increase by more than 10% in 2022, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch believing that markets will be flat and Morgan Stanley forecasting a 4% decline.

With such a wide disparity, let’s take a look at a few key indicators.

According to FactSet, corporate earnings are expected to grow by 10% in 2022. This may not match 2021’s 45% rate but is much better than what we typically see. According to the IMF, growth globally is expected to be 6% with richer and more developed countries doing better than poorer countries. With large segments of the global economy still limited by COVID, we should see stronger demand for goods and services in 2022 as the world emerges from COVID. As a reminder, vaccines created by China, Japan and Russia have not been as effective as those made by Pfizer and Moderna.

As the pandemic transitions to an endemic stage, expect choppy markets as we adjust to a changing economic landscape. Central Banks led by our Federal Reserve have largely driven markets since March, 2020.

The market can be expected to throw a few taper tantrums as the punch bowl of free money is taken away. While the Federal Reserve may increase rates by 0.5% in 2021,

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what we really need to watch is the speed that the Fed uses in reducing its balance sheet by. During COVID, the Fed bought $7 trillion in debt from the market which flooded markets with liquidity. By ending its purchases and resuming sales, the Fed has a powerful way to keep the economy from getting over heated. The general feeling is that the Fed will use the threat of higher bond sales to keep valuations of assets from going too high.

The continued impact of COVID around the world and the beginning of the withdrawal of government economic support is likely to cause Central Banks and governments around the world to move more slowly than most expect on interest rates. This means that we can expect negative real rates into 2023. Negative real rates are a rarity and only happened during the energy crisis of the mid-70s, 2012 and

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the last two years. We should expect prices and inflation to continue at a higher level than we have seen over the last few decades.

Those of us with memories that date back to the early 1980s remember home loan rate peaks at over 18% in 1981 and one-month CDs of 20%. While we are unlikely to see such high CD or mortgage loans rates, we need to be prepared for a decade where interest rates generally climb higher.

While we can expect a generally good year for the economy, we need to stay aware of the threats that could change our economic forecast quickly.

One sign that times should be good in 2022 is that the rate difference between high risk and low risk borrowers is at some of the lowest differentials in history. When the rate premium paid by the riskiest borrowers begins going up, we may have an early indicator of looming problems.

One clear risk is that there is no historical precedent for total global debt of $226 trillion. Due to this, you can bet that Central Bankers will be careful when raising interest rates as these same governments are the world’s largest borrowers. A misstep here has the potential to turn modest rate increases into spiraling inflation and economic destruction. As we saw last year, the Federal Reserve and other Central Bankers will do what it takes to maintain financial stability.

For now, let’s focus on getting through this latest round of COVID as quickly and with the least harm as is possible.

Haddon Libby is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on their wealth management services, please visit www.WinslowDrake. com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

DID YOU KNOW THAT DURING COVID, PEOPLE DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL TO PLAN

OVID has thrown the world upside down. We are all frustrated and stressed from our limited opportunities to do things like before.

Making decision during a less than alert period is never good. Chances are you, a loved one or friend, are not going to be in an accident this week. However, it takes so little to plan now, while you are not stressed, to think of who you would call if you, a family member or friend, were rear ended and injured OR arrested for a DUI. We all have the phone number of a plumber, A/C company and electrician handy in case we need one. Wouldn’t it make sense to consider now, who you would call if you needed a Personal Injury or DUI Attorney.

If an accident occurs it is important to remember that SILENCE IS GOLDEN and HANDCUFFS ARE SILVER. Talking can rarely do you any good. My suggestion is DON’T TALK TO ANYONE about an accident or criminal investigation or to an INSURANCE ADJUSTER WITHOUT YOUR LAWYER’S PERMISSION. IT IS NOT WHAT YOU SAY BUT WHAT THEY THOUGHT THEY HEARD YOU SAY! This suggestion to remain Silent, is true for police officers and insurance adjusters.

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In over 35 years of practice I have seen so many mistakes made, that substantially affect the outcome of a case in a negative manner.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN DRINKING ANY AMOUNT & WERE IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT OR STOPPED FOR A POSSIBLE DUI, REMEMBER THAT (FST’S) FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS (WALK THE LINE, FINGER TO NOSE ETC) ARE OPTIONAL, AS IS THE BREATH TEST AT THE SCENE (IF YOU ARE NOT ON PROBATION).

YOU SHOULD COURTEOUSLY OPT NOT TO TAKE ANY TESTS AT THE SCENE, AND ASK FOR A BLOOD TEST. After an accident or DUI arrest, I advise my clients to take down social media.

Investigators for the DA or Insurance Company can save a lot of money on investigation, by just checking Facebook and social media sites etc. Some accident victims foolishly post that they are going skiing or entering a marathon right after an accident. This is after they complained to their doctor about how much they hurt and further explaining all the things they cannot do. An insurance company adjuster thinks if a victim can play a sport, then they were not that injured in the accident. They don’t consider the extra pain a victim endures by competing in that sport.

A client shouldn’t post that they were lucky not to have been stopped the day before when they were even more drunk, or any other post about their drinking or negligent driving etc. It is always a good idea to hire a local attorney who will know the judges and court employees. That should be done ASAP. Once one has a lawyer they can no longer be contacted by an investigator on a PI/DUI case.

It is vital for a client to preserve evidence by writing facts down right away. Today, smart cell phones can be used to take picture of parties, cars, streets, Driver’s license, registration, and to obtain statements from drivers and wits.

The law arguably wins every time, no matter what kind of case one discusses.

When an accident victim files suit, they can be served written questions, called interrogatories, or have their depo taken.

They might be ordered to appear in court for a variety of appearances. Though a case is called for 8 am, it may not be heard until the afternoon calendar or it may be trailed until the next day or week. The loss of time means the victim loses money.

Whether you are found guilty or not guilty of a DUI or prevail with your accident case, you still lose. All defendants lose time and money from: the arrest; court trips; bail; retaining counsel; loss of earnings and dealing with the stress and how it affects the family.

There is no way you can truly win, when you are in involved in civil or criminal

litigation. The stress you experience is often taken out on your significant other or other family members. This leads to subsequent domestic violence arrests as well as divorces and disharmony with the family……not to mention the interruption of business and the financial losses incurred therein.

Covid 19 and the Omicron variant, has been clearly Bad and Ugly, but if you put your glasses on you might see some good.

There is less smog, rivers are cleaner and fewer Accidents and DUI’s since fewer cars have been on the roads………But that is changing as we get closer to THE OLD normal. So remember what I share here, so you DON’T PLAN TO FAIL. DALE GRIBOW Representing the Injured and Criminally Accused “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 201122 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT... CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER….THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME” For questions or suggestions for future columns contact dale@dalegribowlaw.com or 760-837-7500

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WHY DO YOU NEED AN IN-HOME PERSONAL TRAINER?

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appy New Year! New Year - New You! Each Year in January we see so many people making New Year’s Fitness Resolutions. With many years of experience in Fitness Industry we know that accountability is #1 reason why people either succeed or fail. So let’s talk about why do you need to consider In Home Personal Trainer and how it can help with achieving your Fitness Goals all year around. The primary goal of a home trainer is to offer an inside view of the client. This will help the trainer get to know their client and personalize their workout programs according to what best suits individual needs.

This helps in-home personal trainers design the best personalized workout routines allowing each client to have the greatest level of success toward their goals.

Home fitness coaches offer a range of benefits such as: • Flexible scheduling In-home personal trainers are available to help their clients with fitness, nutrition, and mindset. For many people, the idea of going to a gym is exhausting. Home fitness coaches offer a range of benefits such as flexible scheduling that can be more convenient for their clients.

They also offer coaching in other areas that are relevant to the client’s goals.

• Cost-effective exercise routine In-home personal trainers are a great way to stay fit and healthy without having to invest in expensive gym memberships or equipment.

A trainer will come to your home and provide you with an individualized workout plan that is tailored to your needs and abilities. You’ll have the convenience of training from home as well as guidance from a professional who can answer any questions you may have. In-home trainers can provide personalized workouts and

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nutrition advice without the expensive price tag.

• In the comfort of your home With more and more people choosing to work remotely, the convenience of having a personal trainer come to your home, is priceless.

Personal trainer will design an exercise routine that fits your home environment and allow you to avoid the crowds at the gyms.

• Personalized coaching In-home personal trainers are ideal for those who want to stay fit, but don’t have time to go to the gym. They offer personalized coaching and tailored workouts for your goals, schedule, and lifestyle. They are designed just for you.

An In-Home Personal Trainer Can Help with Motivation and Goals People hire trainers for many reasons. Some want to train at home under the guidance of a coach, some seek nutritional expertise, and most want accountability so personal goals are met.

For people who need help getting started or maintaining their fitness regime, hiring a personal trainer is the best way to go since they will motivate you by providing additional exercises and workouts than what can be found online. A trainer will also be able to track your highs and lows and continue adjusting your workout for a continuous path forward.

How to Find and Choose the Right Trainer for You and Your Family Finding the right trainer for yourself or your family can be challenging. There are many factors that come into play when deciding on a personal trainer, such as their credentials, location, and whether they’re insured. It is also important to consider your expectations and your goals so you can be matched with the best trainer. palmsprings@sendmeatrainer.com

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): The coming months will be an excellent time for you to explore the art of Soulful Bragging. Do you deserve any of the titles below? If so, feel free to use them liberally throughout 2022. 1. Practical Idealist with Flexible Strategies. 2. Genius of Interesting Intimacy. 3. Jaunty Healer with Boisterous Knowledge of the Soul’s Ways.

4. Free-Wheeling Joker Who Makes People Laugh for Righteous and Healing Reasons. 5. Skillful Struggler.

6. Empathy Master with a Specialty in Creative Compassion. 7. Playful Reservoir of Smart Eros. 8.

Purveyor of Feisty Wisdom and Cute Boldness. 9.

Crafty Joy-Summoner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Most people who use tobacco products are at risk of having shorter life spans than they might have otherwise had. Smoking is detrimental to health. Those who smoke in their twenties and thirties may cut ten years off their longevity. But here’s some good news: If you kick your tobacco habit before age 40, you will regain most of those ten years. I bring this to your attention because I’d like it to serve as a motivational tale for you in 2022. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will have more power than ever before to escape any harmful addictions and compulsions you have—and begin reclaiming your full vitality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In May 1974, the Grateful Dead introduced a new wrinkle to their live musical performances. Playing at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, they amplified their music through a “Wall of Sound”: 604 speakers piled high, together channeling 26,000 watts of energy. Had any band ever treated their fans to a louder volume and crisper tones? I’d like to make this breakthrough event one of your top metaphors for 2022. According to my analysis, it will be a great year for you to boost your signal. I invite you to distribute your message with maximum confidence and clarity. Show the world who you are with all the buoyant flair you can rouse.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Philosopher Emil Cioran said he despised wise philosophers. Why? Because they practice prudent equanimity, which he regarded as empty and sterile. In Cioran’s view, these deep thinkers avoid strong feelings so they can live in cool safety, free from life’s nerve-wracking paradoxes. I agree with him that such a state is undesirable. However, Cioran contrasted it with the lives of the normal people he admired, who are “full of irreconcilable contradictions” and who “suffer from limitless anxiety.” My question for Cioran: Are there no other options between those two extremes?

And my answer: Of course there are! And you can be proof of that in 2022, Cancerian. I expect you’ll be full of deep feelings, eager for new experiences, and infused with a lust for life—with less anxiety and fewer irreconcilable contradictions than ever before.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In 1838, 29-year-old naturalist Charles Darwin was early in his career. He had not developed his theory of evolution, and was not yet a superstar of science. He began ruminating about the possibility of proposing marriage to his cousin Emma Wedgwood. If married, he wrote: “constant companion and a friend in old age; the charms of music and female chit-chat—good things for one’s health.” If not married: “no children; no one to care for one in old age; less money for books, loss of time, and a duty to work for money.” I bring this to your attention, Leo, because I suspect that in 2022, you may be tempted and inspired to deeply interweave your fate with the fates of interesting characters. A spouse or partner or collaborator?

Could be. Maybe a beloved animal or spirit guide?

Have fun making your list of pros and cons!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What were your favorite toys when you were a child? Now would be a good time to retrieve fond memories of them, and even acquire modern versions so you can revive the joy they gave you. In my astrological analysis, you’ll be wise to invite your inner child to play a bigger role in your life as you engage in a wide range of playtime activities. So yes, consider the possibility of buying yourself crayons, Legos, dolls and puppets, video games, squirt guns, roller skates, yo-yos, jump ropes, and board games. And don’t neglect the pleasures of blanket forts, cardboard boxes, mud pies, and plain old sticks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In his novel The Story of a Marriage, Andrew Sean Greer asks, “Does love always form, like a pearl, around the hardened bits of

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life?” My answer would be, “No, not always, but when it does, it’s often extra sweet and enduring.” One of my wishes and predictions for you in 2022, Libra, is that love will form around your hardened bits. For best results, be open to the possibility that difficulty can blossom into grace. Look for opportunities that are seeded by strenuous work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “It is worth living long enough to outlast whatever sense of grievance you may acquire.” Author Marilynne Robinson wrote that, and I recommend her thought as one of your uplifting meditations in 2022. According to my reading of the astrological omens, the coming months will be a favorable time to dismantle and dissolve as many old grievances as you can. This could and should be the year you liberate yourself from psychic grunge—for the sake of your own mental, physical, and spiritual health as much as for the sake of others’.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Some critics view author Diana Wynne Jones as a genius in her chosen field: fantasy novels for children and young adults.

She had a generous spirit, asserting, “I have this very strong feeling that everybody is probably a genius at something; it’s just a question of finding this.” If you are still unsure what your unique genius consists of, Sagittarius, I believe 2022 will show you in detailed glory. And if you do already know, the coming months will be a time when you dramatically deepen your ability to access and express your genius.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn biologist Robin Wall Kimmerer wrote a meditative book about moss. It was her response to questions she had been wondering about: Why has this inconspicuous plant persevered for 350 million years? While so many other species have gone extinct, why has moss had staying power through all the Earth’s climate changes and upheavals? And what lessons does its success have for us? Here are Kimmerer’s conclusions: Moss teaches us the value “of being small, of giving more than you take, of working with natural law, sticking together.” In accordance with astrological omens in 2022, Capricorn, I believe moss should be your role model. (Kimmerer’s book is Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Author Joyce Carol Oates has been very successful and has won several major awards. But she describes her job as arduous and time-consuming. “I work very slowly,” she testifies. “It’s like building a ladder, where you’re building your own ladder rung by rung, and you’re climbing the ladder. It’s not the best way to build a ladder, but I don’t know any other way.” I wouldn’t always recommend her approach for you, Aquarius, but I will in 2022. As long as you’re willing to accept gradual, incremental progress, you’ll get a lot of fine work done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’ve selected a quote for you to use as one of your guiding principles in 2022. I urge you to undertake a specific action in the next 24 hours that will prove you mean to take it seriously. Here’s the wisdom articulated by Piscean rabbi and philosopher Marc-Alain Ouaknin: “People must break with the illusion that their lives have already been written and their paths already determined.” It’s reinvention time, dear Pisces.

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he Mission of the Coachella Valley Historical Society, Inc. is to preserve, interpret, and share the artifacts that create a dialogue about the evolving history of the Coachella Valley.

The Coachella Valley History Museum is the best way to learn about the history of the beautiful valley. With their rich collection of exhibits, you can learn all about the people, places, and times that have made the Coachella Valley the epicenter of so much in Southern California history, resulting in a rich, entertaining, and educational museum experience for adults and kids alike.

Once home to the indigenous Cahuilla people, the Coachella Valley evolved over the years to become a major railroad stop, an agricultural center and, more recently, a hotbed for modern design. Today, the desert's evolution is well-preserved at the Coachella Valley History Museum in Indio. Its historic buildings include the Smiley-Taylor House, an adobe home built in 1926, and the Indio Schoolhouse, built in 1909.

The grounds are also home to the Date Museum, the Coachella Valley Historical Society's archives, a Blacksmith shop, the Coachella Valley's oldest cork tree and several gardens. The museum is open seasonally from October through May. Looking for something fun and interesting to do in the Coachella Valley? The museum grounds are packed with historic buildings and exciting exhibits! With annual events including the festive Dia de los Muertos celebration, as well as a wide variety of performers, guest artists and entertainers passing through our doors every month, you are guaranteed to discover something that nurtures your spirit and delights your imagination.

1909 Indio Schoolhouse - A real trip back in time, the 1909 Indio Schoolhouse - Indio's third school- was transferred to the museum

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grounds in 1999. The school was originally built with help from the Southern Pacific Railroad, something that is clear in the early train depot design. Student desks are set up as they were so long ago, complete with slate boards for writing lessons. The 1909 Indio Schoolhouse is truly a must-see!

The California Date History Museum Where did dates originate? How have they evolved? How did they make their way to the Coachella Valley? Experience the culture of the Coachella Valley Date through this historical exhibition that covers the history of the world’s oldest cultivated crop – the date palm. From its origins in the Middle East to its introduction to Coachella Valley and up to the modern-day, you can learn about the horticulturalists and essential workers who helped the date palm take hold.

MUSEUM HOURS Friday, Saturday & Monday – 10AM - 4PM Sunday – 1PM - 4PM ADDRESS 82616 Miles Avenue Indio, CA 92201 760-342-6651 coachellavalleymuseum.org Think History and Visit the Coachella Valley History Museum!

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