Coachella Valley Weekly - March 15 to March 21, 2018 Vol. 6 No. 52

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BB’S FAMOUS ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY TO BE HELD AT VENUS DE FIDO

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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 Domingo Winstead, Elizabeth Westley Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Avery Wood, Tricia Witkower, Jason Hall, Steve Brown, Kristen Elaine, Olga Rodriguez Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Dale Gribow, Laura Hunt Little, Sam DiGiovanna, Rob Brezny, Sunny Simon, Dr. Peter Kadile, Bruce Cathcart, Flint Wheeler, Denise Ortuno Neil, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Rebecca Pikus, Angela Romeo,Aaron Ramson, Elizabeth Scarcella, Jennifer Jank Photographers Robert Chance, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez, Laura Hunt Little Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CONTENTS

BB's St. Patrick's Day Party.................... 3 Act For MS - 'Hooray for Hollywood' Spring Gala.......................................... 5 Breaking The 4th Wall - Sister Act......... 5 Contact In The Desert - Indian Wells..... 6 Palm Springs Easter Egg Hunt.............. 6 Palm Springs Speaks- Lisa Scottoline... 7 Jazz on the 12th Floor Lounge at Fantasy Springs............................... 7 Justin Moore at Spotlight 29................. 7 Backstage Jazz....................................... 8 Opera In The Park................................... 8 Brewtality............................................... 9 Hundred Forms...................................... 9 Consider This - Grant Lee.................... 10 Art Scene - Young Artists..................... 11 Pet Place................................................ 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife.................... 14-15 Good Grub - The Brown Bag................ 16 Screeners ............................................. 18 Book Review ....................................... 19 Safety Tips ............................................ 19 Haddon Libby....................................... 21 Dale Gribow.......................................... 21 Sports Scene......................................... 22 Real Estate ............................................ 22 Free Will Astrology............................... 23 Mind, Body & Spirit.............................. 23 Ask The Doctor.................................... 24 Life & Career Coach............................. 24

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B Ingle, the Master of Events and the Godfather of Parties, along with the spectacular new health spa, Venus de Fido, will be throwing a huge St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 17th. The party will start in the afternoon, 2:00pm and end at 2:00am. This will be the first party BB has hosted at Venus de Fido and he believes people are going to be blown away when they see the set up and experience the different areas!

The “Wearin of the Green” event, which is produced by Ray Phillips with RSP Productions, will be spread out around the venue, incorporating the elaborate ballroom, dance room, patio, and lobby and will feature multiple DJs and bands playing different genres of music! Plus, just like in the distant past at the old St. Patrick’s Day Parties held in the parking lot of the legendary BB O’Brien’s Sports Bar, the party will also spill out into the parking lot, which will be surrounded by high-end recreational vehicles, a beer truck with green beer, Buzz Box Tent, traditional Irish Food, full bar, Escape room, PartyLife Photo Booth, and live entertainment! A real Irish tailgating party!

The entertainment will be highlighted by the John Stanley King Show, which has won numerous music awards and is considered as one of the top bands in the desert! Plus, John Stanley has a long history with BB going back over thirty years, as his band was the most popular band that played at BB O’Brien’s and a few years after the bar was sold, it was sold again and became King’s Social Club! It is only fitting his band will be playing and another reason that BB considers this a reunion party of sorts for all those that use to attend the past St. Patrick’s Day Parties! Also performing will be Mark Gregg, who also used to play at BB O’Brien’s, Lance Riebsomer and David Morales from the hot new local band Black Water Gospel, Derek Jordan Gregg, DJ AaronC, the Deep Ones, Kristi King, and many more!

BB’s Parties are epic and have been entertaining desert party goers for decades, bringing in people not only from the desert area, but all over southern California! The St. Patrick’s Day Party though is the closest to his heart because it was the very first

party he hosted & celebrated 34 years ago when he first moved to the desert! For those of you not familiar with BB or the old BB O’Brien’s Sports Bar, here is a little bit of desert history!

BB was part of a team of bartenders that traveled the country opening up new TGI Fridays Restaurants. Back in 1983, after a few years of being on the road, BB and the team were sent to open a Fridays in Palm Desert. This was the year before the Westfield Mall was built and the town was about to explode. The team was scheduled to be here no more than a month, but the gorgeous weather and resort atmosphere got them hooked and like most people who visit here, they decided to stay awhile! BB and his opening team of friends then made the decision to make this their home and follow their dream of opening their own restaurant; a sports bar with live music, dancing, big screens, and of course good food.

They started looking for a location and decided to open next to the busiest place in town, the old Rusty Pelican, which became the Tilted Kilt! In the process of coming up with a name, and over a few beers, they created a legendary star athlete who excelled in all sports, and they came up with the name BB O’Brien, a catchy name for an Irish Sports Bar. BB O’Brien’s was around for about twelve years and they were well-known, not only for their happening events, like their legendary St. Patricks’ Day Parking Lot Party, but also their excellent food, especially the Danish baby-back ribs! Everything was in place for BB O’Brien’s to expand to other locations and become a franchise! Plans were made

to open in the all new Gas Lamp District in San Diego. However, one of the investors talked them into opening the first new expansion in Santa Barbara, but because of the area it was in, it didn’t work out. They became discouraged and the BB O’Brien’s in the desert was sold, but without the personalities there that made the place work, it eventually went downhill and was sold again! After it was sold, BB decided to keep the traditional parties going and the past few years the parties have grown into major events in the Valley with anywhere from 2,000 to over 5,000 attendees!

When speaking with BB recently, he was laughing when reminiscing about the very first St. Patrick’s Day Party 34 years ago, a few years before BB O’Brien’s opened. The party was set to be held at the El Dorado Polo Club in Indio! BB and his partners spent the night before cooking all the corned beef themselves. On the day of the party one of the biggest storms in years hit the desert with heavy rain and 50 mph winds. They had 5 hours to move the party and this was before the internet and cell phones. They made a deal to move it to Palm Valley C.C. They then got on the phones (landline) and the radio, started calling all their biggest networkers, had them calling their friends and ended up with 500 attendees and a fun party. It is stories like these that let us know that BB has the gift of party planning in his blood. BB has won the CV Music Award for Best Event Promoter for 4 years in a row and also earned a spot on CV Weekly’s Top 12 Men list twice.

Venus de Fido is a perfect match for this party. Their mission is to help you feel good and from the moment you enter their Italian inspired destination location, you’ll experience the sensation that you and your beloved companion animal are more than just customers; you’ll become their pampered guests. They have combined multiple businesses to serve you. They invite you to check out this amazing Venue for events or everyday pleasures. There is simply so much to see and do at Venus de Fido that you have to see it to believe it!

This party promises to be the St. Paddy’s Day event not to miss! Tickets are only $15 in advance online at PartywithBB.com or $20 at the door with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Pet Rescue Center! Tickets can also be purchased in advance at Venus de Fido! For more info call 760-880-1059.

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ACT FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS TO HOST ‘HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD’ SPRING GALA EVENTS

SARAH MILMET, AND 15-YEAR-OLD SON, LEO, TO BE HONORED MARCH 18TH

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CT for Multiple Sclerosis is hosting its annual Spring Gala – ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ – on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Beloved local philanthropists – Sarah Milmet, and her 15-year-old son, Leo – will be honored for their generous support of not only ACT for MS – but many charities here in the desert.

ACT for MS provides assistance for Coachella Valley residents living with Multiple Sclerosis, helping clients live stronger longer. Founded by well-known local journalist and society writer, Gloria Greer, in 1999, the organization has grown to offer strength training and massage; adaptive yoga; emotional fitness; an aquatic program; wellness education; peer support activities and electric bill assistance – as well as quarterly luncheons and a client resource center. All programs are free.

The theme for this year’s gala stemmed from Leo Milmet’s love of film. He is a big fan of the movies, and has aspirations to get into the film industry himself one day. The event will feature a red carpet, clips from Leo’s favorite films and decorations which

give a nod to the Oscars.

Leo was born in Detroit, Michigan, on January 28, 2003 to Morris and Sarah Milmet. His father died when he was 10 months old. At age 2, Leo moved to West Bloomfield, Michigan, and attended Echo Park and Stepping Stone For Gifted Education. He donates regularly to orphans and people in need. Leo now attends the Jewish Community School of the Desert.

He recently won first place in the all-school spelling bee. On Leo’s birthday, he raises money for the Jewish Community School of the Desert and Well In The Desert. Leo’s

A STAGE REVIEW FOR ‘SISTER ACT’

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ing praises to the Gods of comedy as Palm Canyon Theatre kicks off a sold out, standing ovation, production of ‘Sister Act,’ based on Joseph Howard’s 1992 film of the same name. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri and Bill Steinkellner and additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane. Since its world premier at the Pasadena Playhouse in 2006, ‘Sister Act’ has drawn record number audiences and its 2011 Broadway run garnered five Tony Award nominations. ‘Sister Act: A Devine Musical Comedy’ is without doubt the most divine entertainment you’ll find this side of heaven.

Set in the waning days of disco, Donna Summer wannabe, Deloris Van Cartier, is looking for her big break. She inadvertently witnesses her mobster boyfriend Curtis, (portrayed by powerhouse singer, Robbie Wayne) commit a murder and suddenly finds her own life in danger. She runs to the police where she meets up with former high school

motto in life is, “Always help others first.”

Leo and his mom, Sarah, are big supporters of many desert charities. Each year, Leo buys two or more Christmas trees at ACT for MS’s “Christmas Tree Lane” fundraiser, and donates them to other charities like the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.

“The Milmets’ generosity has helped fund programs that have made a significant difference in the lives of ACT for MS’s clients,” said Margot Nelligan, President of the Board of Directors. “We are so pleased

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friend Eddie (Ben Reece) who is now a cop and puts Deloris under protective custody, hiding her in the one place he’s sure no one would think to look: a convent! Disguised as Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior.

Nicole Tillman, in the lead role of Deloris Van Cartier, is a knockout! She’s sexy, slinky, lovable and hysterical with the voice of an angel. The disco diva turned nun delivers a dinner prayer that is a cross between communion and the National Anthem; “Bless us, oh Lord, for these Thy gifts which we are about to receive. And yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of no food, I will fear no hunger. We want you to give us this day, our daily bread. And to the republic for which it stands, and by the power invested in me, I pronounce us ready to eat.

Amen.”

Using her divine moves and heavenly singing talent to teach a choir of off key nuns,

to be honoring them this year for their philanthropic hearts and support of this community. They are so deserving of this recognition. ” Tickets start at $300 for an individual seat, and sponsorship levels range from the $1,000 Grauman’s Chinese Theater Donor, the $2,500 Red Carpet Door, the $5,000 Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Donor and the $10,000 Golden Oscar Donor.

For more information on the Spring Gala and ACT for Multiple Sclerosis, or to purchase tickets, go to ACTforMS.org or call (760) 773-9806.

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Deloris breathes new life into the church and community, but in doing so, blows her cover.

Soon, the bad guys are giving chase, but they prove to be no match for Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

This band-of-sisters are an exceptional ensemble. Elizabeth Schmelling as Sister Mary Robert offers inspiration, as she finds her voice and transforms from a mouse to a lion.

Members of Palm Canyon Theatre’s repertory, Morgana Corelli and Cara Van Dijk provide loads of smiles and humor in their roles as singing nuns. Mother Superior, (Amanda Burr) has a mesmerizing voice and tugs at the heartstrings as a woman who is reluctantly forced to adapt to a changing world.

This show will have you laughing, singing and fighting the urge to bring disco back.

Creatively directed and choreographed

by Robbie Wayne, ‘Sister Act’ is filled with inspiration, fun and a reminder of what good theatre is all about. Jaci Davis’ musical direction was beautifully executed and worked

in perfect harmony with Jack Ramoran’s sound design.

Take your friends, take your family and go see Sister Act. I wouldn’t wait too long to get your tickets, they are selling fast on this one.

Running March 9 – 25, 2018.

The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

For Reservations: Box Office: (760) 3235123 - www.palmcanyontheatre.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

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CONTACT IN THE DESERT

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ith Recent Government UFO Disclosures in the New York Times, and a New Location, the Largest UFO Conference CONTACT in the DESERT Returns for 6th year with All-Star Speaker Lineup Will there be an encore of 2016’s UFO Sightings?

Interest in Contact in the Desert, the largest UFO conference in the world, is surging due to a recent story in the New York Times detailing some of the findings of a “mysterious UFO program,” that included video of a Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet encountering an unknown flying object.

The video was released by the Defense Department’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program, an initiative funded from 2007 to 2012 by then Senate majority leader Harry Reid. The article details a 22 million-dollar program hidden deep within the Pentagon budget with the expressed intent “to investigate aerial threats,” including what the military preferred to call “unidentified aerial phenomena” or simply “objects.” The story explains that this is big news as the United States military had announced in 1969 that UFOs were not worth studying.

CONTACT in the DESERT holds its 6th annual event at a new location, the Renaissance Resort and Hotel in Indian Wells, CA. There on June 1 – 4, CONTACT

in the DESERT will bring together an allstar team of experts to discuss the latest developments in the field, including the recently disclosed secret Pentagon UFO program. More than a conference the event is a portal through which attendees can gain knowledge and the most up-to-date info on UFOs and ancient alien studies.

This will be an epic weekend of adventure where several concurrent tracks will focus on the science of UFOs & extraterrestrial life, ancient aliens, human origins, crop circles, government disclosure, UFO sightings, proof of alien visitation, interplanetary living, contact & abduction experiences, and the “need to know,” featuring 46 lectures, 34 workshops, 8 panels, and 14 intensives. P Close to 100 people attending the annual CONTACT in the DESERT event in 2016 witnessed several UFOs at close range. This might have been dismissed as anecdotal except that a documentary film crew captured the incident. Reportage and video of the sighting was covered in the Daily Express, Coast to Coast AM, and other outlets. Also in 2016, in Indian Wells, the conferences’ new home, dozens of bright star-like orbs moving together rapidly across the sky, were observed on July 23.

Will there be a sighting at this new location for the event’s 6th year?

CONTACT in the DESERT features the

PALM SPRINGS FIREMEN’S EVENTS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT SLATED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 31 IN RUTH HARDY PARK

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ore than 3,000 strategically hidden eggs and a special visit from the Easter Bunny on a fire engine will kick off the annual Palm Springs Firemen’s Association Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31.

The 9 a.m. hunt at Ruth Hardy Park has been a beloved tradition in Palm Springs for more than 40 years and is open to children between the ages of 2 – 9-yearsold. Last year more than 400 children frolicked in the park looking for colorful eggs. In addition, the Easter Bunny will be on hand to take photos with youngsters and deliver special gifts.

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Immediately following the event, there will be a pancake breakfast in the park.

The price is just $5 per person for a stack of delicious pancakes prepared by Palm Springs firefighters.

“The Palm Springs Firemen’s Association Annual Easter Egg Hunt is a much loved tradition in our city that is open to all families in the Coachella Valley,” said Fire Chief Kevin Nalder. “I invite everyone to bring your camera and celebrate the joy of the Easter holiday in the City of Palm Springs, like no place else.

strongest speaker lineup ever assembled in the UFO field, from FBI, NASA, military, and government officials, to ancient alien researchers and scientists, as well as archeologists and cosmologists. Expected speakers include CONTACT IN the DESERT returnees Chariots of the Gods author Erich von Daniken; Ancient Aliens star Giorgio A. Tsoukalos; George Noory host of Coast to Coast AM; South African researcher Michael Tellinger; Pentagon Papers/Watergate/ Silkwood lawyer Daniel Sheehan; British Government Ministry of Defense specialist Nick Pope, and best-selling author/ screenwriter of the Communion series and film, Whitley Strieber.

New, highly anticipated speakers for 2018 include two-term Utah Congressman Merrill Cook, bestselling author and popular speaker Freddy Silva, and Secret Space Program veteran Corey Goode.

Presented as a serious investigation, CONTACT in the DESERT’s powerful weekend lineup of leading UFO and Ancient Aliens speakers will also feature Linda Moulton Howe, David Wilcock, Robert Schoch, Michael Salla, Jacques Vallee, Richard Dolan, Mike Bara, Nassim Haramein, Richard Cassaro, Paul Stonehill, James Gilliland, Stephen Bassett, Grant Cameron, Hugh Newman, Peter Levenda, Laura Eisenhower, Jimmy Church, Clyde Lewis, Yvonne Smith, Brian Foerster, John Desouza, Clifford Mahooty, JJ and Desiree Hurtac, Carl Lehrbuger, Jeremy Corbell, Joel “Doc” Wallach, Sasha and Janet Lessin, Steve Murillo, and many more.

In addition to the panels, lectures, meet and greets, film screenings, special events, and use of the hotel’s pool and spa (services extra), included with a weekend pass, attendees are also able to purchase tickets for more than 30 workshops

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presented by top UFO experts, including David Wilcock, Erich von Däniken, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Michael Tellinger, Michael Salla, Jacques Valle, Linda Moulton-Howe and Richard Dolan. Night vision and fieldwork experiences will be available, and on Monday June 4th, thirteen of the presenters will each offer a three-hour intensive on their area of expertise.

The Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa is the perfect setting for CONTACT in the DESERT. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Coachella Valley, the resort is a restful sanctuary for weekend getaways and family vacations and offers a variety of meal-plan options right on site. On-site accommodations are nearly sold out, but plenty of nearby hotels in Indian Wells, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs offer special rates for attendees.

Early-bird tickets for the event are $225 ($410 per couple) until March 14th. After that, advanced tickets are $250 ($450 per couple). Tickets and workshop passes are available at contactinthedesert.com/ tickets/passes. For more info please go to www.contactinthedesert.com or call 760 660-8484.

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“PALM SPRINGS SPEAKS” CONCLUDES THE INAUGURAL SEASON WITH LISA SCOTTOLINE AWARD WINNING MYSTERY WRITER & WITTY COLUMNIST

FANTASY SPRINGS’ JAZZ AT THE 12TH FLOOR LOUNGE CONTINUES SUNDAY, MARCH 25TH WITH HEADLINER BILLY VALENTINE

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he third, and final installation of the inaugural season of the three-part “Palm Springs Speaks” series features Lisa Scottoline, mystery writer extraordinaire, gracing the stage at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs on Monday, March 26, at 7:30 PM. Scottoline began her writing career in 1994, has won the prestigious Edgar Award, and been awarded by the Mystery Writers of America. With 29 novels under her belt, she is a fan favorite for the genre and her books are always highly anticipated and well received. Formally a trial lawyer, Lisa uses her immense knowledge of the law, and the courtroom, to craft mystery novels that are complex, and sophisticated. She has over 30 million copies in print worldwide.

Attendees will be excited to hear that their ticket price includes her newest, about to be released novel, After Anna. Stick around after the event to get your book signed and meet Lisa in person!

Lisa also currently writes a weekly column with her daughter, Francesca Serritella, for the Philadelphia Inquirer titled “Chick Wit,” a witty and fun take on life from a woman’s perspective. (Think Erma Bombeck meets the 21st century.) With titles like “The Queen of Snacks”, and “Being Outsmarted by my Toothbrush”, these personal vignettes bring a little humor, and charm to the art of being a woman in the 21st Century. These, and many others have been collected in a New York Times best-selling series of humorous memoirs including their most recent, “I Need a Lifeguard Everywhere but the Pool”. You can read “Chick Wit” here: http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/ lisa_scottoline/, to brighten, and lighten your day!

“Palm Springs Speaks” presented their hugely successful inaugural series in November 2017. Other speakers in the series included Dan Savage, writer/ TV personality/activist best known for his political and social commentary, as

well as his honest approach to sex, love, and relationships; and Deepak Chopra M.D., founder of The Chopra Foundation, and co-founder of The Chopra Center for Wellbeing.

Tickets for the evening with Lisa Scottoline event can be purchased online at palmspringsspeaks.org or at the Camelot Theatres box office. Tickets are $30, $60, or $95 per ticket. The $30 admission is for back row seating, for $60, it is general admission seating, and tickets at $95 include VIP Admission to a pre-event Meet and Greet with the author from 6-7 PM (sponsored

by Lulu’s California Bistro), and VIP Seating (Center Rows 3-20). All tickets include a copy of Lisa’s newest book, “After Anna”, and a free book signing after the event.

Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the Palm Springs Cultural Center and Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library equally.

Palm Springs Speaks is proud to announce its benefactor sponsors: Friends of the Palm Springs Library and the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Friends of the Palm Springs Library is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support the Library in providing world-class service to the community through the purchase of books, movies, music, the visual arts, furnishings and electronic equipment by advocating for funding, gifts and memorials.

Palm Springs Speaks seeks to entertain and educate while shining the spotlight on the written word and literacy for the Coachella Valley. The speaker series provides access to culture and the arts with a variety of speakers representing many walks of life. This series also provides an opportunity for the Palm Springs Cultural Center and Friends of the Palm Springs Library to raise funds. For more information and to keep abreast of future events, please visit www.palmspringsspeaks.org.

PHOTO: Lisa Scottoline: New York Times Best-selling Author Photo Credit: April Narby

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he best jazz in the Coachella Valley deserves the best setting and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is proud to provide both with Jazz At The 12th Floor Lounge. This exciting live jazz series takes place at the 12th Floor Lounge atop Fantasy Springs Resort Casino every fourth Sunday of the month from 2pm until 5pm.

Having been the premiere place to see live jazz in the Coachella Valley for over a year, this month’s “Jazz At The 12th Floor Lounge” features multi-talented vocalist Billy Valentine, performing in a luxurious and newly redesigned space featuring sweeping views of the entire Coachella Valley. Billy began his professional career as a solo artist opening for such luminaries as Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack in the 1970s. He also was the lead singer for the

group Young-Holt Unlimited. Billy says he’s most profoundly influenced by the soulful talents of Otis Redding, Nat King Cole and Carmen MacRae. Each afternoon of jazz is hosted by award winning singer and performing artist Paul MacKey and is presented by drummer Andy Fraga and bassist Larry Holloway.

Doors to “Jazz At The 12th Floor Lounge” open at 1pm on the fourth Sunday of each month and live entertainment is featured from 2pm until 5pm. The 12th Floor Lounge features a beautiful new wine list and a selection of the best artisan cheeses, produced primarily by hand in small batches. No reservations are necessary and Jazz At The 12th Floor Lounge events are always free.

SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH

JUSTIN MOORE

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potlight 29 Casino is proud to present An Evening With Justin Moore on Saturday, May 26th at 8 p.m. in the Spotlight Showroom. Tickets for the country star are $100, $90, $80, on sale this Friday, March 9th at 10 a.m. at the casino box office and Spotlight29.com. Spotlight 29 Casino’s Spotlight Showroom offers the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley.

Moore burst onto the music scene in 2008 with the innuendo-laden country-rap mashup, “Back That Thing Up,” the first single from his eponymous debut album, which peaked at No. 3 on the Country Albums chart. The follow-up single, “Small Town USA,” became Moore’s first No. 1 hit and gave name to his first major tour.

In 2011, Moore released the single “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” which became his second No. 1 hit and served as the lead single from the album Outlaws Like Me. The record, which was certified Gold, also featured the top-20 hits “Bait a Hook” and “Till My Last Day.” Moore’s third album, Off the Beaten Path, was released in 2013 containing the hits “Point at You” and “Lettin’ the Night Roll,” the latter becoming his fourth chart topper.

The following year Moore recorded a wellreceived cover of Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home” with the band’s lead singer Vince Neil.

Moore’s fourth album, Kinda Don’t Care, was released in 2016 featuring “You Look Like I Need a Drink,” which became yet another No. 1 hit.

Academy of Country Music Award winner Justin Moore performs in the Spotlight Showroom on Saturday, May 26th at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, and at the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop.

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BACKSTAGE JAZZ

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he weather was stunning; it was a comfortable 72degrees as guests started streaming into the 420 Jazz Soiree at Venus de Fido. Guests got the experience of a mini jazz festival with 3 different national acts in the house. As they entered, it was Blusion star Deanna Bogart who blew the audience away with her performance on the grand piano. A fun time, it included different artists who sat in and did a tune with her. Slim Man, Johnny Meza and others did a number much to the delight of the party goers. It was like a big house party!

The outdoor patio was popular with Gretje Angell with her pianist. Gretje also sings for the LA Opera and has a sultry voice perfect for a jazzy afternoon affair. Gourmet wood fired pizza oven from Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Catering made personal pizzas while Collectives, Dispensaries, and Hemp CBD products displayed their products for medical marijuana patients. SB Medical was on hand to write doctors’ recommendations for patients. This was a party for the legal medical marijuana community to get together to meet each other. Investors, realtors, and more were on hand to discuss, mix and mingle.

In the main ballroom it was the chart topping smooth Jazz Guitarist Blake Aaron with special guest saxophonist Michael Paulo (Grooves at the Westin) one of my personal favorites! The amazing Darryl Williams (Euge Groove, Dave Koz, etc) on bass (his own song hit #7 on Billboard the day of the show), my favorite Hans Zermuehlen on keys, and Dave

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Hooper on drums (Rippingtons). They were joined by an adorable and talented Kimaya (Hiroshima). She’s a powerful vocalist and a great entertainer.

We had two very special guest vocalists.

Slim Man crooned ‘Faith in Us’ to the delight of his fans. Keisha D mesmerized the audience with ‘Summertime’ and had a great ‘scat’ session with Michael Paulo. She received a standing ovation for her number. The crowd danced and partied. The sound was perfection (Thank you Robert Pickett of Alec and Eden productions) and the lights were perfect for the beautiful room in purples and blues (Thank you Icon Productions).

The turn-out included some of the valley icons including Dane Skoff, Sheree Lillie, Maestro Dino Zonic, and more. Our great group of volunteers again did an amazing job.

Thank you Mya Scamera, Mickey Jumapao, Ronda Mc Neil and the rest of these great ladies. Thanks to Christy Rucci for the great pictures of our guests!

Thank you to our sponsors: Coachella Valley Weekly Citidank Dispensary Caviar Kids Collective Desert Flower Delivery & Angel’s Edibles Melissa Etheridge’s “Know Label” Cannabis Wine (tinctures) Desert Hot Springs Inn “Soak and Toke” Debra Granillo, DG Hair Stories & Braid Bar Carlson ‘Total Harmony’ CBD Products Green Miracle Healing Patte Purcell - Muze Muzic pattepurcell@yahoo.com 1-702-219-6777

EVENTS PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD’S OPERA IN THE PARK RETURNS FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY

FREE OUTDOOR OPERA EVENT ATTRACTS MORE THAN 5,000 ATTENDEES

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alm Springs Opera Guild, one of the longest-standing cultural institutions in the Coachella Valley, will host the 20th Anniversary Opera in the Park on Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 1 – 4 pm at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs. The free concert will feature eight career-ready singers accompanied by a professional orchestra conducted by Maestro Valery Ryvkin. Event attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day of beloved opera arias. Limited shade space under the main tent may be purchased by making a contribution through the Opera Guild office at 760-325-6107. The event draws thousands of people from all over Southern California who unite to celebrate great opera music. Sunrise Park is located at 2000 East Ramon Road, Palm Springs.

This year, the event will feature a new, larger tent, a new focus on eco-responsibility, and improved accessibility for the disabled and senior communities, as well as a complimentary shuttle from the general parking area at the nearby Palm Springs High School.

The cast for this year’s concert includes Liv Redpath, Alyssa Wills and Sunmi Shin, sopranos, Erin Gonzalez, mezzo-soprano, Jesús León, Carlos Enrique Santelli and Joshua Wheeker, tenors and Ben Lowe, baritone.

These talented singers will perform arias from operas by Bizet, Delibes, Donizetti, Gounod, Mozart, Puccini, Rossini and Verdi.

In addition, a special tribute to Leonard Bernstein’s Centennial will feature music from West Side Story and Candide.

Opera in the Park is one of the most popular cultural events in the greater Palm Springs area. The Music Director is Mona Lands, the Artistic Director Andrew Eisenmann, the event coordinator Richard DeSantis and the executive producer Guild President Bruce Johansen.

“For the last twenty years, the Palm Springs Opera Guild’s Opera in the Park has attracted tens of thousands of music lovers to this beloved free event,” said Bruce Johansen, Opera Guild President. “We are thrilled that we can provide this wonderful experience for residents and visitors to the Coachella Valley.

Since 1968, Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert has made a significant impact on the cultural life of the Coachella Valley. Now in its 50th year, the organization is celebrating some significant milestones and is paying homage to its rich tradition of offering top-

notch opera and other cultural events to its members and the entire community.

Over the years, the organization sponsored or produced a variety of important, entertaining, and well-loved cultural and fundraising events, including the annual Palm Springs Vocal Competition (an annual program since 1983 that enables eight emerging young opera singers to compete for various prizes and have their performances judged by a distinguished panel of experts), Opera in the Schools (an annual program that educates youth in the greater Palm Springs area that last spring introduced operatic music to more than 15,000 students), the beloved Opera in the Park (since 1999, a free annual concert of opera arias that draws people from all over Southern California to celebrate great opera music) and the Prime Time Outreach series (a free program featuring compelling lectures and performances at the Rancho Mirage Public Library).

Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert is a 501 (c)(3) cultural organization which works to encourage and support young singers with financial assistance and performance opportunities and to promote opera in the community through student and adult Outreach programs. Their significant community programming includes the annual Dorothy Nocita Memorial Vocal Competition, the Annual Gala, Opera in the Park, and the annual Opera in the Schools program. For more information about Palm Springs Opera Guild, visit palmspringsoperaguild.org.

BREWTALITY

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y friend asked me to write a beer glossary because as she was shopping for suds to buy for her husband, she was way confused by the many buzz-words and subcategories that craft beer uses to market itself. Have you ever wondered what a double dry-hopped, West Coast Imperial IPA is? Ever wracked your mind as to which Kentucky Breakfast Stout is best for breakfast? Have you pondered the existence of a farmhouse style ale, and asked yourself if it’s country enough for you? Of course you haven’t, The Bachelor is on!! Who can even worry about what saison is right for them when Arie is breaking up with Becca and running to Lauren? I can barely write this article when we’ve got those kinds of real life problems to worry about.

Well one day the season will be over, and once we resume our normal lives, we’re all going to need this glossary of all craft beer terminology. Cut, paste, and take with you next time you hit the beer isle!

Ale: Ales are usually much more flavorful than their lager counterparts. There are acids and proteins in freshly fermented alcohol that bread down and become less noticeable after time. Those compounds are usually still present enough in ales to leave signature

LOCAL MUSIC

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hree years in the making, the members of the alternative rock quartet, Hundred Forms, are beaming with pride over the completion of their first EP. Friday, March 16th the band is inviting all the cool kids to celebrate their CD release along with Coachella Valley favorites, Blasting Echo and Right On Right On. The story of the creation of this band is one of evolution and its roots stem from a previous project. I sat down with the guys in Hundred Forms in their Thousand Palms rehearsal space to discuss their musical journey thus far.

Brent Basore, lead vocals/guitar: “I guess it all started when a friend of mine asked me to play guitar for her and I had written a few songs she wanted to hear. She liked them and wanted me to play them live and I told her that I didn’t play those songs in front of people. She basically

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flavors. Compared to the clean, crisp flavors of lager beer, ales seem to have more going on palate-wise.

Altbier: German for “old beer”, Altbier is an ale that’s been aged at low temperatures the same way lagers are. Called “conditioning”, this time allows the acids, compounds and proteins that give ales their signature flavors a chance to mellow and give the beer a much cleaner profile than regular ales. The flavor of an altbier is on the malty side, and is a great beer to pair with roasted chicken and pork as the caramel flavors complement each other.

Barrel Aged: We’ve learned that aging beer at low temperatures is called lagering, but conditioning beer at cellar temps in wooden casks is called barrel aging. Barrel aging gives complex wood flavors to everything from wine to whiskey, and those same flavors marry

perfectly to the right kinds of beers. Barrel aging is also used to create sour beers, as bacteria built-up in old barrels will infect fresh beer that’s been put in it, and give them the funky, bright, acidic flavors that sour beer is known for.

Belgian Ale: If standard ale has more character than lager, Belgian ale has way more character than standard ale. Fruitier, spicier, usually higher alcohol content. Bottles will usually say dubbel, tripel, and quad; each style is stronger than the last. Singles and tripels are pale colored, while dubbels and quads are dark.

Blonde: A style of ale that is easy drinking and balanced, unaggressive and approachable.

Beer drinkers used to American lager usually find this to be a craft ale that is very easy to drink.

Bourbon Barrel: Imperial stouts are the style of beer most associated with bourbon barrel aging. It adds oaky, caramel flavors to the stout through aging in barrels previously used to age bourbon.

Cream Ale: I asked three non-beer drinkers what a cream ale was and they all replied “...a creaaaamy ale?”. Cream Ale is a craft version of the American lager, designed to be as crisp and clean as possible. Similar to a blonde ale but

HUNDRED FORMS EP RELEASE PARTY ended up convincing me to do it. Carleigh (Brent’s wife) was there in the audience and I guess it didn’t suck.”

Carleigh Basore, bass/backup vocals: (Interjecting) “Wait, you forgot about Larry.”

Brent: (Laughing) “Yeah, I guess that is important. So originally I asked Larry, to come play the cajón and he was down. At that point, my friend was playing guitar, Larry was on the cajón and I was on bass.”

Larry Ellison, bass/backup vocals: “Yeah, then after rehearsal one day I picked up a bass and just started messing around with it.”

Brent: “Yeah, he was basically shredding and I was like, ‘Larry, you play bass?’ And he was like, ‘Well, I play guitar…’ So, I was like, ‘Well from now on you play bass.’ But then Carleigh said she was thinking she wanted to start a band and

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BY AARON RAMSON even milder in character.

Dry Hopped: the process of adding hops to aging and conditioning beer to give hop flavor without bitterness. Predominantly found in pale ales and IPA’s, any beer can be dry hopped to enhance and pronounce hop flavor.

Sour ales, saisons, and even Belgian ales are styles that are dry hopped.

Farmhouse Ale: This is a broadly defined style that can vary greatly from recipe to recipe, but it pretty much implies that the beer you’re drinking is lower in alcohol and is sourced in the farm-to-table style. Although that was the original definition of a farmhouse ale, it’s open to interpretation by the brewer.

Saisons and Biere de Garde are the original old-world styles of this beer, and American versions are influenced by it at the very least.

Flanders Red: also known as Flemish browns, this is another old-world style ale, and the predecessor to modern barrel soured beers. The flavor profile is acidic, bright, and tart, with some nice malty flavors. These beers have very low IBU’s and are very low in bitterness.

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play bass and Larry said he would play guitar.

So, the three of us started playing together and writing songs. Then we started searching for drummers. We probably went through 10 drummers before we found Corwin which we were extremely fortunate to do so.”

Corwin Hendricks, drums: “We had a friend in common who knew they needed a drummer and asked me if I was interested. I said sure...we got together and to put it simply, I really, truly dug their music so I was in.”

I asked the members about their individual backgrounds and influences when it comes to music.

I started with Hendricks, also a member of melodic punk group, Upper Class Poverty, and known throughout the local music scene as one of the most highly skilled drummers around.

Hendricks: “I was a band nerd and drumline was how I started out as a musician. I still teach drums to nerdy-ass kids during the summer and it’s fun. That’s my true roots. I never played in a band before Upper Class Poverty.”

Carleigh: “My grandparents saw to it that I was surrounded by music. Mostly the classics like Sinatra were played around the house pretty much 24/7. I had a couple of piano lessons and played the trombone in elementary school but I never really played music until I picked up the bass about 4 years ago to play with these guys.”

Ellison: “I started playing saxophone in 7th grade and learned treble clef and decided I was into music. Eventually, a friend of mine was selling an electric guitar with a little combination Washburn amp I bought for a hundred bucks. I bought tablature and learned all of the Metallica songs in the book. Then I started learning Sabbath stuff by ear, but never really took music seriously until I joined a band.

After that fell apart I came out here from Austin,

Texas, met these guys and here we are.”

Brent: “I was born in Long Beach and grew up in Riverside. I came out here around 12 years ago. There was always an acoustic guitar around the house when I was growing up and when I was big enough to start playing it, I did. When I was around 10 we hired a guy to come give me lessons for five bucks a lesson. I got my first lesson and he said if we pre-paid he would give us a deal so we gave him 15 bucks and he never came back.”

(The room erupts in laughter.)

I asked the band about the journey that was recording their new EP and they told me that from the time they decided to make it happen up until this point it has taken about a year and it has been pretty much completely DIY. They set up in their rehearsal space and with some logistical help from Hendricks’ brother, Mikey, (bassist for Upper Class Poverty), and have managed through ups, downs and frustrations to put together their recordings in a collection they are truly proud of.

Hendricks: “Like I said before, the reason I joined this project is due to the fact that I truly think the music is great. I know if I like it then other people will as well. We are really excited to share it with everyone.”

Celebrate with Hundred Forms along with Blasting Echo and Right On Right On this Friday, March 16th at The Hood Bar and Pizza at 9:00 PM. Check them out online at www.facebook. com/Hundredforms. Search for Hundred Forms on YouTube. Hear them at soundcloud.com/ hundred-forms.

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GRANT LEE PHILLIPS

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ny devotee of “The Gilmore Girls” certainly remembers the Town Troubadour. A recurring character, he could be seen busking, (for free) throughout the small town of Stars Hollow, his songs acting as a bookend for whatever emotions were being played out by Rory and her mom. He was as integral to the erudite series as Miss Patty or Babette Dell. What most people don’t know is he was portrayed by Grant Lee Phillips, a singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has made a living as a musician for nearly 30 years.

Grant (born Bryan G. Phillips in 1963) grew up in Stockton, California. Early influences included David Bowie, Alice Cooper and Kiss, but he was equally inspired by Central California stalwarts like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.

Before adolescence, began writing songs, forming first band, Bloody Holly, in high school.

He moved to Los Angeles in his late teens, working as a roofer by day and attending night school at UCLA in the evenings. Initially, he studied film, but quickly became inspired by the fertile early ‘80s music scene. He was especially enamored by Paisley Underground bands, Dream Syndicate and the Rain Parade.

Not long after meeting future wife Denise Siegel, Grant quit school and formed Shiva Burlesque, cycling through a couple of lineups before connecting with bassist Paul Kimble and drummer Joey Peters. The trio recorded two psychedelically inclined albums, on two different labels. Their self-titled debut arrived in 1987 and Mercury Blues was released three years later. The three-piece broke up briefly before re-forming as Grant Lee Buffalo.

Landing a weekly residence at the venerable Largo club, the band spent time honing their sound and built a substantial following. They created enough of a buzz that major labels came a’ callin’. Signing with the Slash label, their debut, Fuzzy arrived in 1993. Their videos went into heavy rotation on MTV programs like “120 Minutes” and “Alternative Nation.” Soon, they were opening for heavy-hitters like R.E.M., Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins.

They recorded two more critically acclaimed and modestly successful albums, Mighty Joe Moon in 1994 and Copperopolis in 1998.

Feeling the trio had run its course, Grant Lee Buffalo quietly disbanded. At the turn of the 21st Century, Grant Lee Phillips embarked on a

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“WIDDERSHINS” (YEP ROC RECORDS)

solo career.

Between 2000 and 2016 he has recorded eight albums, ranging from his strippeddown debut, Ladies Love Oracle, the textured Traditionalism of Mobilize, the literary songcraft of Virginia Creeper and the dreamy Folk Rock of Strangelet. He honored his ‘80s antecedents with Nineteeneighties, a carefully curated collection of covers. 2009 saw the release of Little Moon, a pithy celebration of fatherhood.

Three years later, Walking The Green Corn explored his Creek, Blackfoot and Cherokee Heritage, and his 2016 album The Narrows reflected his recent move from L.A. to Nashville.

Now, following a brief two year turnaround he is back with his ninth effort, Widdershins.

The opening three tracks set the tone for the entire record. “Walk In Circles” rushes headlong, blending urgent acoustic guitars, phased electric riffs and thrumming bass lines Tethered to a galloping gate. Grant’s supple vocals are equal parts honey and wood smoke as he caresses lyrics that resist the herd mentality that grips a large segment of the population; “At the risk of inflaming the religious, most certainly there are the loving kind/But the zealots make the rest of us suspicious, and who wants to walk on eggshells all the time?”

Bottleneck guitar, spatial strings and baroque piano are wed to a kick-drum beat on “Unruly Mobs.” The lyrics offer a trenchant allegory that matches Marie Antoinette’s despotic regime to America’s current Cake-Eater-In-Chief. Scabrous guitars howl and fuzz, as the tea and crumpets hit the fan and peasants swarm nobility; “Unruly mobs, yesterday they loved us so, now they plot away like enemies crawling underneath the garden wall/Little good to trim the hedges someone tell me what are clippers for, Louis won’t you fetch my purse before we go?”

Meanwhile, the warm arrangement on “King Of Catastrophes” wraps around the melody like a frayed jean jacket. Sugar rush acoustic guitars envelope this self-deprecating tale. Adopting the guise of lone town-crier, he slyly references Cassandra’s fate in Greek mythology. It’s clear that today’s fractious climate mirrors the fall of Troy, and he offers a wry piece of advice; “The secret of survival in a world like this is use your head before your fist, but everyone wants to think the world is his but it’s not.”

On previous albums, Grant has snuck in some sly social commentary, but this album feels wholly influenced by the 2016 election and its staggering consequences. “Scared Stiff” is a Punky rant powered by hurtling guitars and a whip-crack rhythm. The staccato wall of guitars echoes the post-apocalyptic crunch of the Clash classic “London Calling,” as urgent lyrics reflect a collective sense of terror not experienced since the Cold War. The breezy tone of “Totally You Gunslinger” belies the deadly serious commentary on gun control. Shang-a-lang guitars and high lonesome pedal steel give the track a Wild West flavor. Rumbling bass lines and a slap-back beat add ballast. The lyrics parody the inefficacy of Conceal And Carry gun laws; “Totally You gunslinger, don’t wear it to the gym/Or fire off in anger, high noon on Lankershim.

“History Has Their Number” attempts to take the long view. Acoustic and electric guitar

tangle over a loping, mid-tempo rhythm. Grant urges disaffected voters to reign in the outrage and vitriol, cosmic retribution will be meted out; “And those who wish to judge you, those who would begrudge you all the freedoms they themselves enjoy/Soon will crumble under, history has their number, it means more to create than to destroy.”

The best tracks here are “Miss Betsy” and “Great Acceleration.” The former is a warm shuffle accented by rambling acoustic riffs, stacked backing vocals and a locomotive beat; a sharp indictment of multi-millionaire and (antipublic education) Secretary Of Education, Betsy DeVos. The narrative features a student edged out by her less inclusive policies. Recognizing school is now a dead end, he opts for child labor; “Miss Betsy, I can work in your factory, stitch the leather shoes you wear/ I don’t have your kind of money, pull your kind of strings, but the cabinet is bare.”

The latter is anthemic and urgent in all

the right ways. Ringing power chords ride roughshod over a slippery, syncopated beat.

A measured excoriation of the Oval office autocrat, it correctly asserts the nation has been duped as covert machinations are revealed. As the title promises, the song’s velocity increases, spurred on squally guitars, as lyrics insist we have the power to make a change.

Other interesting tracks include “The Wilderness. Here, corrosive guitars splinter and stutter atop a triple time tattoo. “Another, Another, Then Boom” is anchored by a hopscotch rhythm, icy synths and warm piano notes. The action slows on “Something’s Gotta Give” an almost, not-quite ballad focused on a Trump supporter experiencing buyer’s remorse.

The record sort of closes with the rebel-rebel blast of “Liberation.” But as that song concludes a hidden, untitled, acoustic song pops up offering the droll assertion that the West Wing Oompa-Loompa is in the pocket of Vladimir Putin. A wise-ass finish to a great album.

Grant Lee Phillips played all the guitars and keys here, in addition to handling production chores. Lex Price played Bass and Jerry Roe provided percussion and pounded the drum kit. It was recorded in Oregon and mixed by indemand producer Tucker Martine.

The word “Widdershins” is a German term meaning turn counter-clockwise, or (ideally), left. Considering the current shit-storm playing out in our nation’s capital, turning left seems like some sage musical advice.

ART SCENE

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IGNON MEMORIAL ART SHOW FOR YOUNG ADULT ARTISTS CELEBRATING YOUNG ARTISTS THE

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he dream of Artist Don Porter is to foster the growth of young artists in the Coachella Valley and to honor the memory of his mentor, Gui Ignon. In cooperation with CREATE Center for the Arts and the Ignon Family, The Ignon Memorial Art Show for Young Adult Artists is the result of that dream.

“I was greatly influenced by my high school art teacher, Gui Marcel Ignon. A French resistance fighter in World War I, he went on to study with artists such as Lipchitz, Dufy and Arp in The School of Paris.

M. Ignon had exhibitions in Washington DC, Los Angeles and San Francisco. He later became a revered teacher and mentor to hundreds of young artists in Ojai, California,” noted Don. “Gui Ignon was a memorable character.

A grizzled gentleman, a heavy smoker and with a marked French accent, he mentored us in a very relaxed and supportive manner.

I would not be an artist today were it not for Monsieur Ignon. Young artists can be unsure of themselves - even more so than older ones. This program will help reward and encourage young artists to offer their art, indeed their souls, to all of us. It will also honor M. Ignon’s legacy of mentoring young artists.”

“I joined the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Artist Council Board in February 2016,” noted Don Porter. “I read PSAM’s vision for the future. I learned they wanted to reach out to our local community of young artists. A scholarship program which funded memberships for young artists in the Palm Springs Art Museum and its Artists Council seemed a logical choice.”

“Unfortunately, our proposal was a not a good fit for the museum. So Roger Ignon, Gui’s son and my high school classmate, his wife Jackie and I approached Debra Mumm, founder of CREATE Center for the Arts with our concept. She immediately and graciously accepted our proposal, and The Ignon Memorial Art Show for Young Adult

Artists was born. As the driving force behind CREATE, Debra reminds me of Gui Ignon.

Admittedly she is not French nor does she smoke, but Debra, like Gui, is a remarkable mentor to young artists. She and I believe we need to foster art in our world. Young artists will have an opportunity to be recognized for their contribution to the community and to humanity,” continued Don. “Mr. Ignon would agree.”

The Ignon Memorial Art Show is a juried exhibition open to young adult artists ages 18 - 35 from the Coachella Valley and neighboring communities. The show encourages, recognizes, and helps young artists with cash prizes and provides a venue to show and sell work to the public.

Entry forms may be found at CREATE Center or online at www.createcenterforthearts. com/ignon-memorial-art-show-entry-form.

There will be an Artist Reception and Award Ceremony on April 7, 6-8pm at CREATE. The juried exhibit will be on view through April 28, 2018. CREATE Center of the arts is located at 73733 Fred Waring Drive, #106, Palm Desert CA. For more information on CREATE visit www.createcenterforthearts.com. For more information about artist Don Porter visit donporter.com

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SCARLET O’HARA, MY WONDERFUL SURVIVOR

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had no plans to adopt a dog that day in 2007 when I accompanied my friend Larry Birkett to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, our local Riverside county shelter.

Larry wanted to add another dog to his family.

He asked to meet several small pups, and a small tan and white dog entered the visiting area. She jumped up and down, springing as though on a trampoline, ignoring Larry and repeatedly landing on my lap. I weakly protested, “I’m not here to adopt a dog, but I think she is adopting me.” The enthusiastic pup sealed the deal.

Upon completing the shelter’s adoption paperwork, I learned that my new dog was a hoarding victim, one of a large group of animals rescued during a raid on a home in Hemet. Earlier that month, I was horrified when watching the local television news to see animal control officers removing 134 dogs and 35 cats from a site ironically operating as Best Buddies Rescue. Conditions at this so-called rescue were horrendous.

The shelter listed her as a “Chihuahua mix” however the pup resembled a Toy Fox Terrier. She was a happy pup, constantly in joyful motion. She was my triumphant little survivor after being in a “house of horrors” but she always feared not getting enough food. I wanted to name my new dog after a famous

MEET ARIEL This pretty and very petite 5-yr-old kitty loves humans and other cats. Rescued by www. lovingallanimals.org, call (760) 834-7000 to meet Ariel and fall in love!

MEET BOB This precious Maltese/ Bichon boy lost his sight, but he will see and love you with his heart.

Sweetest of pups, Bob was rescued by www. californiapawsrescue.com in Palm Desert.

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survivor, and the character from Gone With the Wind came to mind. Scarlet O’Hara became my best friend, my buddy on countless adventures.

We shared some wonderful, magical times during our 11 years together. Scarlet became a popular fixture at the Civic Center and University Dog Parks in Palm Desert. She ran in large circles, a parade of other pups running behind, rarely able to catch up.

Scarlet found her canine “love” match when my friend Carol Adkison adopted a small dapple male Chihuahua. I was pleased when Carol responded favorably to my name suggestion of

BY JANET McAFEE “Rhett” after the hero in Gone With the Wind.

It was love at first sight, and Scarlet and Rhett engaged in endless frolicking, tag, and other assorted games during their visits.

However, her loyalty to me was unmatched.

Friends reported she would sit staring at the living room front door, waiting faithfully for my return home after work. When I arrived, Scarlet would jump up and down as though there were springs inside her little feet.

Socially conscious, Scarlet attended a protest on behalf of the animals at the Palm Springs rodeo. Advocating for animals in need, she attended the International Homeless Pets Day. She protested at the county shelter when they tried to lay off the rescue coordinator.

Scarlet welcomed every foster pup we took in, greeting them with a wagging tail and a loving heart.

In 2016, her left eye had to be removed when a detached retina resulted in blindness and infection. Scarlet carried on like a little trooper with just one eye. She strutted her stuff down the runway when we modeled in matching white dresses for Venus de Fido at the 2017 Women’s Show.

On her final weekend on this earth, Scarlet went RV camping with us at the Colorado River, enjoying the camaraderie of the other dogs and humans. She had no signs of any ailment.

On October 28th, 2017, Scarlet passed away in her sleep. Mystified as to the cause, her vet performed a necropsy. It revealed a sudden

embolism to the heart ended Scarlet’s life with little warning.

Today, my “angel in fur” is an angel in heaven. Dogs, with their pure hearts and loving spirits, are God’s gift to teach us humans about unconditional love. Scarlet taught me about triumph over adversity, as she survived the worst of conditions to become the happiest of dogs. The other dogs bring me comfort, but I will never forget my little girl. Dear little Scarlet, you left such big footprints in my heart.

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THE VINO VOICE

SERVING MOËT & CHANDON – TENNIS ANYONE?

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appy days are here again where I get to do double duty as your valley’s tennis & wine columnist keeping both wine & tennis enthusiasts informed and alerted to a couple of the desert’s great pastimes: Quaffing wine & painting the lines!

It’s often said that the BNP Paribas Open, held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, is the “5th” Tennis Grand Slam event alongside the likes of Wimbledom, Roland Garros (the French Open), Australian and the U. S. Open.

This annual tennis contest pulls in all of the top players around the world; and, let’s not forget, the Tennis Garden showcases the second largest outdoor tennis stadium on the globe--the largest being Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open.

In my interviews with the players, the most familiar comments I hear is something like, “Hey—look around! it’s beautiful here!

I mean—this is Palm Springs!! We love playing here. Paris is probably the only other place we love better!” Okay—Paris and Palm Springs in the same breath, we’ll take it!

A funny thing about the usual weather around this time: Generally, in the days leading up to the event, the temperatures are lovingly mild and oftentimes there’s a beautiful powdering of snow on our local mountains. But just like that!—the day the tournament starts, we’re into the high 80s and court surface temperatures are over 100 degrees! Everyone reminds me that— after all, we are in the desert.

Well then—there’s no better segue than to talk about one of the tournament sponsors: the famed Champagne house, Moët & Chandon, whose Champagne Pavilion at the center of the grounds reeks of elegance & class, provides a great amount of circular shade to relax thereunder—and, by the way, serves up some of the most delicious chilled sparklers around, available in a collectable stylish white Champagne goblet.

Of course the tennis world is still a buzz

and still amazed that we have probably the best female and male tennis players of all time playing at this 2018 BNP Paribas, Serena Williams and Roger Federer. Anyone following tennis these past few years knows their stories and accomplishments.

You loyal readers will remember my 2015 BNP Paribas CV Weekly “interview” with Serena, who at that time, finally came back to play here in Indian Wells, after a multi-year boycott of this tournament.

She was indeed happy to be back playing here, as were her fans; and again she’s back playing competitively after giving birth last year!

As to Federer—what can you say? He’s won 20 Grand Slam singles titles—the most in history for a male player—and has held the world No. 1 spot in the tennis rankings for a record amount and has continuously ranked in the top ten from 2002 to November 2016—a time when he had to lay off for a while to tend to injuries.

But he’s back and winning again!

Sounds like a great time to offer a celebratory toast to these great players, and Moët & Chandon comes through. I’ll tell you, their pavilion is a striking design and one feels pretty good sitting quaffing in their lounge chairs. There are also petite drinking cabanas facing out to the stadiums where those so inclined can be pampered with Champagne bottle service. In the evening and night, their rotunda illuminates a simmering neon-pink glow that causes

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BY RICK RIOZZA one to order immediately their renowned Rosé Impérial Champagne.

This Rosé Champagne chimes in with its own glowing pink colors with amber highlights. Everything soon becomes a party with its lively bewitching bouquet of red fruits such as wild strawberry, raspberry, and cherry along with a floral nuance of rose petals. The palate continues with those fruits but adding a bit of red currant to the mix. Some peachy notes and peach pits show with that subtle note of menthol, from no doubt, the twenty to thirty percent blend of vintage reserve Champagne that’s part of the bubbly’s mélange.

I remember these tasting notes vividly, having enjoyed this Rosé Impérial recently during a Valentine’s Day dinner. It’s an impressive quaff and a special treat that can handles all festivities.

Also served at the Champagne Pavilion are the Moët & Chandon Impérial and Ice Impérial by the bottle at around $140 and by the commemorative Moët goblet for around $27.

As a handful of you know, I’ve played competitive tennis for over 45 years and had the knees to prove it! (Yep!—I’ve two new titanium ones.) Things were promising for me back in my college days—but it turned into a “good/bad news” story. The

good news: I was an Olympic hopeful; bad news, I didn’t make the team. The good news: My grandfather was born in Italy, therefore I could qualify, under the Italian rules, to play for Italy; the bad news, I didn’t make the team.

For you vino lovers following tennis, you’ll agree that we are seeing a great new wave of tennis players both from the U.S. and the world. Sorry Donald—but most of us tennis and wine enthusiasts are Globalists: we love our wine country and its production of world class wine and we love the wines around the world. We cherish our national tennis talent with all the new kids on the block playing from out of every economic and cultural niche in America, and we love seeing such talented athletes, women and men from the other 194 countries capable of playing in our tournaments. Cheers to that!!

Rick is the valley’s somm-about-town entertaining and conducting at restaurant venues, wine events and tastings. He is the brand ambassador to The Historic Galleano Winery and this April he’s off to Verona attending the VinItaly 2018 Wine Festival.

Ciao Bella! Contact Rick at winespectrum@ aol.com

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Discoteca w/ DJ Victor Rodriguez 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald 6:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Piano Bar 6pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Stronghold Reggae Presents: Big Up Thursday w/ DJ Journee and Dash Eye 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760200-1768 Kristy King 7-10pm CORKTREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Michael Keeth 6-9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 TBA 8-10pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Barry, Bob and Riz 6:30pm GADI’S RESTAURANT AND BAR; YV; 760-3656633 Open Mic Night 7pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 9pm

LA QUINTA OLDTOWN TAPROOM; LQ; Wyldsky 8-11pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Rox LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ Country Nation 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Rick the Piano Man 6pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Tachevah Semi-Final Showcase 6pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Open Mic w/ Rob Lawrence 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 DJ Worden 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T-Bone Karaoke 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Wayne Boyer 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 5-7pm, Steve Oliver 7:30-11pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Alex Santana 5-8pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 DJ 7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Linda Peterson 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

FRI MARCH 16

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Joel Daniel 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Trummors 8pm, DJ D Rad 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 The Carmens Duo 6:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Friday Night Sour Hour w/ Pink Lemonade Drag Show 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 The Seven/ Six Presents: “Press Your Luck” Pre St. Patty’s Day Party w/ DJs Aaron C, Ax and Journee 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Pop Gun Rerun 8:30pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm CLUB 5; IND; 760-625-1719 DJ 9pm

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CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT FOX; PD; Terra Firma 8:30pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Gina Carey 6pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 The Myx 8:30pm THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-3259676 Esjay Jones Presents: Acoustic Sessions w/ Cody White and the Easy Riders 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Hundred Forms EP Release Party w/ Blasting Echo and Right On Right On 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke 7:30pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Enter the Void: EDM Event 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Palm Springs Sound Company in the afternoon, Hot Rox in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Dax Band 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6:30pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 Dude Jones 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-3450222 Gennine Francis 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Oh Sees and Prettiest Eyes 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 P.S. Jump ! 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 The Deep Ones 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 7:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm

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SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Demetrious and Co. 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Stereoflux 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Pat Rizzo & Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VENUS DE FIDO; PD; 760-834-7070 Michael D’Angelo 6-9pm, Carl Davis Dance Lesson 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Meet the Corwins 5:30-7:30pm, John Stanley King Show 8pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Boys Night Out w/ DJ House Whores 7pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 5-7pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-932-4300 30 Miles Out 8pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 Joss Burrell and Lisa LaFaro Weselis 6:30-10pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Rose Mallett 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 9pm

SAT MARCH 17

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev & Bill 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ D Rad 11am poolside, Ruby Force 8pm, Crash Landon and Jakes Brennan DJ Set 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Denise Carter 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 St. Patrick’s Day Party Win a Pot of Gold w/ DJs Imdead and Addemup 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 St. Patty’s Day Party w/ Spankshaft, Lisa and the Gents, Dude Jones, Shadow Mountain Band and more 3pm BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-775-5566 DJ 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm CHILL BAR; PS; 760-327-1079 TBA 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DATE SHED; IND; St. Patty’s Day w/ Fortunate Youth, Tatanka and Ballyhoo 8pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6533 Jack Ruvio 6pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 TBA 8:30pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm

THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-3259676 Esjay Jones Presents: Global Sessions w/ Sham Rock n Roll Benefit Show w/ HOBP, The After Lashes, Sacred Valley, Mtyoi, Bitch Please and Power Balls 5pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 St. Patty’s Day Party w/ Minor Emergency and Manuel the Band 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Bob Allen 6pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Cumbias From Outer Space w/ Tropa Magica 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; St. Patrick’s Day Parking Lot Party w/ Manuel the Band 2pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Dax Band 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 Bumptown 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 11th Annual St. Patty’s Day Bash w/ The Whiskey Blues 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-3450222 Steve Williams Experience 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Moonsville Collective 8:30pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 St. Patty’s Day Party w/ Kill the Radio, Mega Sun, Sunday Funeral and Skitzo Attack 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Tony Desare: Sinatra and Beyond 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Ghosts of Kelso 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Andy Cahan 6pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 Karaoke w/ Milly G 6pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 TBA 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Deser DJ’s St. Paddy’s Day Party 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Dennis Michael 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm

March 15 to March 21, 2018

VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 DJ 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett & Co. 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono & The Real Deal 7:30-11pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 6pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 6pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-932-4300 30 Miles Out 8pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 The Refills 7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 The Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJs 9pm

SUN MARCH 18

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Victoria Bailey 7pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Jazz Brunch w/ Rose Mallett 11:30am AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 The Judy Show 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Fusion Latin Night w/ DJ LF and Friends 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Brian Denigan 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 TBA 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760200-1768 Lori Yeary 6-9pm CORKTREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Michael Keeth 6-9pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Radio 60 3-6pm continue to page 20

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GOOD GRUB

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SATISFYING, AFFORDABLE FARE AT BROWN BAG SANDWICH SHOPPE

ut of the way, affordable deliciousness awaits at Brown Bag Sandwich Shoppe in Palm Desert. With high end Boars Head deli products and friendly service, this spot hits all of the high notes for fantastic sandwiches and more.

It’s 10:30am on a Monday morning, and I’m warmly greeted by Brown Bag Sandwich Shoppe staff members Carlos and Barbara, along with owner Diana Treider, who has graciously made time for me to interview her after the morning breakfast rush. Tucked into the industrial area of Palm Desert, across from Sun City in the Washington Business Park, Brown Bag has been around for 14 years. I couldn’t believe that it had been there all that time and I didn’t even know. But that’s what is wonderful about the Coachella Valley. Because just when I think that I know all that there is to know about the desert that I call home, I’m pleasantly surprised to realize that I don’t.

Treider purchased the deli from its former owner 10 years ago. She was actually working at the deli before she bought it, and when the former owner decided to retire, she jumped at the opportunity and made it her own. The sandwich nook has been going strong since its inception, providing a homey ambience and simple hearty sandwiches for the industrial area in which it sits, Sun City and for anyone else lucky enough to know that it’s there.

The menu at Brown Bag is a simple and traditional deli style menu, where patrons choose the type of meat (including chicken, tuna or egg salad), bread (Bosch Bakery), cheese and

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condiments that they want and go from there.

The creativity is up to you. Treider only uses Boars Head deli products, which are looked at as the best in the deli biz. I asked her why she chooses to use Boars Head, “They may be a little expensive, but their quality is great and their customer service is fantastic,” said Treider.

If Boars Head is expensive, it is not reflected in the cost that she puts forth to her customers, as you can get a sandwich there for $6.25 (extras such as avocado, olives, etc., have a small additional cost). I mean seriously, there are many, many places where you cannot get a sandwich for under $10. The cost thing is just one of the easy going aspects of Brown Bag. The other, is the sandwiches themselves.

They are not oversized, where you could feed a couple of people with one sandwich. They are however, perfectly portioned, freshly made, and absolutely satisfying.

On my visit to Brown Bag, I tried the Hot Pastrami on toasted rye bread. The sandwich came out at a cozy temp, and I honestly ate it pretty quickly, because Pastrami on rye is one of my faves. But also because the meat was

lean and I didn’t have to struggle with any fatty speed bumps along the way to my belly.

Treider had me try the Split Pea Soup, one of many homemade soups that she makes when the temps our cooler during season. The soup was awesome, with scrumptious bits of ham, and a classic Split Pea flavor and creamy texture, seriously yummy. Other soups include the Clam Chowder, which I was told is a crowd pleaser, and Chicken Noodle, as well as whatever else Treider’s creativity concocts.

Brown Bag also offers up Salads such as Oriental Chicken, Cobb, and Chicken Caesar among others including the Carlos Spicy Salad named after Treider’s long-time employee. The Carlos Spicy Salad has is made with turkey, roast beef, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeno, garlic salt, tomato and of course lettuce, topped with a trio of dressings (thousand, cilantro ranch and Tapatio). Let’s not forget that patrons can also start the day of at Brown Bag with breakfast which is served from 8-10:30am. Enjoy an assortment of Muffins or a Toasted Bagel, Breakfast Sandwich (two scrambled eggs, with bacon, sausage, or minced ham on toast with a beverage for only $4.25), or Hot Oatmeal (plain, apple cinnamon, maple & brown sugar, or peaches & cream).

Brown Bag Sandwich Shoppe is opened from 8am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Customers can eat in the homey dining area, or order food for take-out (and yes, they use old school brown bags), as Treider and her staff are happy to accommodate.

It’s always fun to find new places to eat

BY DENISE ORTUNO

here in the Coachella Valley, or places that may be just new to me. Brown Bag Sandwich Shoppe is one of those old but new places that I am thrilled to have found. I look forward to visiting them again, for delicious and affordable sandwich fare.

Brown Bag Sandwich Shoppe is located at 77-980 Wildcat Drive, Palm Desert, Ca 92211 760-345-5454

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March 15 to March 21, 2018

SCREENERS

NOW SHOWING: A WRINKLE IN TIME

When author Madeleine L’Engle was asked if she saw the 2004 ABC TV broadcast version of her popular 1962 sci-fi fantasy novel, she said she’d “glimpsed it.” When asked if it met her expectations, she answered: “Oh yes, I expected it to be bad and it is.”

It’s not too hard to imagine if she might say something similar regarding the latest cinematic iteration of WIT. It’s probably not accurate to call L’Engle’s literary creation “beloved.” (See the book review in this issue of CVW). It’s certainly not as universally cherished at C.S. Lewis’ “Narnia Chronicles” or J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Hobbit” tales.

Ava DuVernay’s lavish new adaptation of L’Engle’s now iconic children’s novel does not enthrall nor does it fully engage the emotions.

What is does well is bathe the audience in wave after wave of wonderful, fantastical visuals as the story almost randomly leaps among unidentified worlds. Flying dragons are always fun and the eyepopping alien landscapes are mesmerizing.

I got more than a little disoriented during

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TOYING WITH TIME AND SPACE

middle-schooler Meg Murry’s (Storm Reid) quest to find her missing scientist father (Chris Pine) while dealing with feelings of low self-worth and confidence. The editing seemed choppy and further obfuscated a cohesive sense of place. Or even a consistent visual style. Oh, by the way, Meg’s mom is black and her dad is white. Not sure why that was a factor or how it actually impacted Meg – or the audience. Are we supposed to think that’s why she felt badly about herself?

Meg is accompanied by Charles Wallace (Deric McCabe) her adopted younger brother.

Three celestial beings Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon) and Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling) assist in the quest.

I have a lot of questions about the three “Mrs.” Do they have husbands or families? I also got tired of the too obvious bromides like “believe in yourself and have faith in who you are” and so on and on. I never had a doubt about young Meg finding her true self.

The basic idea that there are wrinkles in the fabric of time and space known as “tesseracts” and by “tessering” they can be used to travel to fabulous places and unimaginable dimensions.

Of course, there’s a seemingly all-powerful evil to confront and lessons to be learned about the importance of family and the primacy of LOVE as a healing force in our individual lives and maybe the universe itself.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: JUSTICE LEAGUE For months, the big anticipation for the home video release of “Justice League” was that it

potentially include deleted Zack Snyder’s original cut of the movie. The persistent rumor was the movie was partially directed or “taken over” or “saved” by Joss Whedon. The brief moments, images and scenes that were included in the trailer but NOT in the theatrical release remain puzzling.

Petitions were signed and demonstrations were held on the street in front of WB’s Burbank studio.

Although there are ample, but standard making of and behind the scene extras, only a few seconds (literally) of the much-wanted material from the first Snyder cut is included. Why would WB widely advertise, including a sticker on the Blu-ray box, the home video “includes BONUS SCENES (all caps) not seen in theaters!”? Shameful.

Bruce Wayne, fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.

Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work without delay to find and recruit a team of metahumans against to stand the newly awakened threat. However, despite the formation of this unprecedented league of Super Heroes – Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash – it may be already too late to save the planet from an assault on a truly apocalyptic scale.

Justice League stars Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Jeremy Irons as Alfred, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Connie Nelson as Hippolyta and J.K. Simmons (no relation) as commissioner Gordon. The screenplay is by Chris Terrio and Joss Whedon from a story

by Terrio and Zack Snyder. Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment. 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D and DVD. KAMERADSCHAFT (1932)

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Director G.W. Pabst’s compelling film is based on the 1906 Courrieres mining catastrophe that killed over 1,000 miners in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France along the GermanFrench border. The underground explosion trapped several hundred French miners were freed by their German colleagues who violated the border and their supervisors to rescue their trapped French counterparts.

In an effort to save the entombed Frenchmen, German miners Wittkopp (Ernest Busch) and Kasper (Alexander Granach) take it upon themselves to cross a disintegrating war tunnel leading down into the mines. Though the workers hold no political biases against one another, their heartless bosses tried to stop the cross-cultural

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS rescue mission.

This beautifully crafted, timeless and dramatic film is plea against war and for international cooperation -- if not friendship -- between peoples.

Pabst creates an unsettling and visceral sense of claustrophobia to this ticking-clock struggle for survival. The sets (yes, sets) are as striking as the sound design. This film solidified Pabst’s international reputation as one of the more morally engaged artists of his time.

Generous extras make this 2K restoration a treasured title for any film buff’s home digital library. I was fascinated by the new interview with film scholar Hermann Barth on the film’s remarkable production. Criterion. Blu-ray.

Recommended.

CHARLIE CHASE: THE TALKIES VOLUME ONE (1930-31)

This 2-DVD collection of 18 “two-reeler “ (20 min) shorts of over-looked film comedian Chase has never before been assembled into a comprehensive collection. SPECIAL FEATURES include detailed and fascinating commentaries on each short by Hal Roach authority, Richard M. Roberts. There’s a bonus comedy: “La Señorita de Chicago” (Spanish version of “The Pip from Pittsburg”), a poster and still gallery. THE SHORTS: “The Real McCoy,” “Whispering Whoopee,” “All Teed Up,” “Fifty Million Husbands,” “Fast Work,” “Girl Shock,” “Dollar Dizzy,” “Looser Than Loose,” High C’s 1931 Thundering Tenors, The Pip from Pittsburg,” “Rough Seas,” “One of the Smiths,” “The Panic Is On,” “Skip the Maloo!,” “What a Bozo!,” “The Hasty Marriage.”

Growing up, I was drawn to vintage silent and early sound comedies. I was an early fan of Keaton and especially Laurel and Hardy. But I could never get a handle on Chase’s comic screen persona; he left me cold and confused. That is until I read Laurel and Hardy scholar Randy Skretvedt’s observations about Chase: “…Even though Chase’s humor is usually described as ‘the comedy of embarrassment,’ it’s really the comedy of the totally improbable.

Reality is not Chase’s cup of tea. His film plots are not about delivering a piano, or putting up a radio aerial, or cleaning the house before the wife comes home. Chase’s story lines … don’t always neatly resolve and have often left me thinking, ‘What was that all about?’ Now I’m realizing that Chase’s humor is rooted in the contrast between his normal-seeming personality and the totally bizarre predicaments he gets into. In “Fast Work” and “Girl Shock,” two of the strangest short comedies ever made. Charley is not really embarrassed at all. In fact, he’s not just the willing participant in some truly deviant behavior – he’s often the catalyst!” Yes indeed. Sprocket Vault.

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BOOK REVIEW

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“A WRINKLE IN TIME"

BY MADELEINE L'ENGLE FICION

----------------------------------------------------he universe is a magnificent and mysterious place. Scientists believe it’s 10 billion light years in diameter with inestimable galaxies. Our solar system – the sun and its eight planets - is 26,000 light-years from the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time (Square Fish, 265 pages) explores space travel in a journey to discover the meaning of love.

The story is about Meg Murry who is an awkward girl and an outsider in school.

Since her father, a physicist, mysteriously disappeared while working on a secret project, she has become disengaged and angry at the world.

Meg refuses to believe her father abandon the family. Her frustration and helplessness is deeply affecting her mental health. The only person Meg is able to relate to is her extremely gifted, five-year-old brother Charles Wallace.

One night, a mysterious visitor, Mrs. Whatsit, arrives at Meg’s home. Charles knows the eccentric woman, and when the stranger uses the word “Tesseract,” Meg realizes the woman knows something about her father’s whereabouts.

The next day, Meg and her brother meet up with Calvin, a boy from school, and visit

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Mrs. Whatsit and her friends Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which. The three ethereal women characters share with the children that they do indeed know where in the universe Meg’s father is located. Mr. Murry is being held prisoner on a planet in another galaxy and the only way to get there is by “tessering.”

To “tesser” is to travel through space and time by pulling linear points together creating “a wrinkle in time.” The three “Mrs. Ws” guide the children through their first space trip, but cannot go to the place where Mr. Murry is kept.

When the children arrive on the planet Camazotz, they discover a strange world where everyone is basically the same. They go to the “CENTRAL Central Intelligence” and talk to the leader, “the man with the red eyes.”

But, the man with the red eyes is not the one in charge. “IT” is the supreme leader and IT is holding Mr. Murry. With cunning bravery each child uses his and her skill set to free Meg’s father. However, in the process, Meg’s little brother Charles is left behind with IT possessing him, and Meg will not leave without her brother, even if the space travel may kill her.

A Wrinkle in Time was written for children ages 10 to 14, or readers at sixth grade level and up. In 1962, when author L’Engle wrote the book, it became popular and crossed over finding a wider older audience like many of the YA (Young Adult) books do today.

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There are adult themes that resonate in the narrative. Specifically, the man with the red eyes, a spokesman for IT – a brain that sits on a table -- debates freedom with the children. He claims life on Camazotz is perfect because he makes all the decisions. “I am freedom from all responsibility. To come to me is the last difficult decision you need ever make.”

When Meg quotes from the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness,” IT agrees with her saying: “On Camazotz we are all happy because we are all alike. Differences create problems.”

Other relevant themes include abandonment, self-worth, trust issues, and facing one’s fears.

One of the moments that impressed me was when Meg is told, then realizes, her anger and fear is justified, and in fact, is useful in helping get her brother back – his mind and body released from being possessed by IT.

Meg is often paralyzed by just not knowing what is the right thing to do. She doesn’t want to make a mistake or wrong move that could jeopardize the mission. I liked that Meg discovers that decisions take a level of bravery and that she has to have the confidence to commit to her ideas.

I do not consider A Wrinkle in Time a masterpiece or great work of literature; it has many flaws. For instance, the “Mrs. Ws” are totally under developed as characters and why the Mrs.? Who are they married to -God? But, it is a good book for young readers who are trying to understand the complicated nature of becoming an adult and the greater world around them.

The book has been popular with Christians. It references the Bible a few times, and mentions a loving, all knowing God. But, that “God” doesn’t play a roll in the bigger meaning of the book. Mrs. Which dresses like a witch, a medium uses a crystal ball to show the kids their families, and science explains the universe. An octopus-like alien, Aunt Beast, heals Meg and tells her about love.

These hardly seem like Evangelical tenets.

However, the lesson for Meg is about love—for self and “the other.” Although she was searching for a “father” to make her world right again, she discovers that humans are fallible and she must first love and trust herself. She realizes love is without limits and love can change the world – even the universe.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

DID YOU CHANGE YOUR….?

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aylight Saving Time began on Sunday, March 11th and as you prepared to “spring forward” one hour, Fire Officials ask residents to practice fire safety by testing their smoke alarms and changing the batteries.

“Working smoke alarms in your home are the most important step you can take to increase your family’s chances of escaping a home fire.

Installing smoke alarms with batteries that don’t need to be changed annually is one of the most affordable ways to protect your family.”

Chief DiGiovanna advises families to replace outdated smoke alarms, if possible, with newer models that feature 10-year sealed lithium batteries.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in structures without working smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire. To protect your home, follow these smoke alarm safety tips: • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level

of your home, including in the basement.

• If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the battery.

• For smoke alarms without the long-life lithium batteries, be sure to replace batteries at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, replace only the battery. Date each unit when is it installed and replace it after 10 years or sooner if it does not successfully sound the alarm when the test button is pressed.

And let’s not forget about our carbon monoxide detectors. Test CO alarms at least once a month; replace them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Contact your local fire department for additional questions you may have!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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HADDON LIBBY

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eople love the get rich quick schemes despite a body of evidence that proves that few of these schemes ever have storybook endings.

Today, let’s take a look less risky ways to make big returns. A simple way to begin is by looking at the changing names atop the list of the most valuable companies in the world. By comparing today’s top companies to those of the past, we get insight into areas of the stock market where we can potentially make above market returns over time.

Let’s start with the largest company in the world in terms of market value at $922 billion – Apple. Only fifteen years ago, many questioned Apple’s viability in a Microsoft-dominated world as Apple’s stock went as low as $1.02/share ($182/share now). Shortly after this low, the company announced the release of the iPhone and their valuation began its historic run.

The second most valuable company in the world is Google (aka Alphabet) at $817 billion. Google celebrates their twenty-year anniversary in five months. Google stock went public in 2004 at $50/share versus their current price of $1,175/share.

Amazon comes in third at $776 billion making its founder, Jeff Bezos the richest man in the world at $130 billion. Stated differently, if we took Bezos’ net worth and

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split it equally among all the residents of the Coachella Valley, we would each have $325,000. Twenty years ago, this stock was worth $7.50/share ($1,600/share now).

Microsoft which was the third most valuable company twenty years ago at $160 billion is now the fourth most valuable company at $745 billion, up nearly 20% each year over the last twenty-years.

Fifth is Facebook with a value of $540 billion. This company began operations 14 years ago and went public only six years ago. Facebook stock reached a low of $25/ share in 2013 and is now worth $185/ share making Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder one of the worth’s wealthiest people at $75 billion.

The most valuable company that is not based in the United States is China’s Tencent Holdings worth $556 billion.

Founded twenty years ago, you could have purchased this stock as recently as five years ago for $5/share ($60/share now). Tencent is China’s version of Google.

One of America’s most huggable billionaires is Warren Buffett who is worth $91 billion. His company, Berkshire Hathaway is ranked 7th a $522 billion.

China’s Alibaba, their version of Amazon, is worth nearly $500 billion. This company started 19 years ago and became a publicly traded company which has tripled in value since it went public a little over three years ago.

Rounding out the top ten are JP Morgan Chase at $400 billion and Johnson & Johnson at $360 billion.

All but three of these companies started less than 25 years ago.

In contrast, twenty years ago, General Electric was the most valuable company in the world at $223 billion. As the company relied on aggressive accounting techniques to obscure losses from the Great Recession, those treatments had to be reversed last year causing their stock value to decline by 55% to $130 billion.

What all of this proves is that there are plenty of great investment opportunities

that present far less risk than get rich schemes such as BitCoin and their crypto-cousins. The trick to making good investment decisions is to understand how a company may disrupt business for the benefit of the company and its consumers.

As an example, could NVIDIA be the next Intel? What about renewable power options vs. old line electric utilities and oil?

When looking for good, long-term investments, remember to stay away from heavily indebted companies, Pink Sheets and Penny stocks (those under $5.00/ share). As the brief review of today’s most valuable companies proves, you don’t have to invest in a company from day one to make outsized returns – you simply need to find companies soon after the game changing nature of their products begin generating revenues and proving potential superiority to less adept competitors.

Haddon Libby is Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at Hlibby@ WinslowDrake.com. For more information, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com.

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

COME TO PS FOR TENNIS AND LEAVE WITH DUI?

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hile enjoying tennis, the fans in front of me were talking about the DUI they got over the weekend. It turns out they did almost everything wrong.

21 things to know if stopped for DUI. 1. Advise officer you would be happy to talk but your attorney has advised you not to talk without his permission. Request they contact attorney Dale Gribow (760-8377500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com for an ok.

They won’t call but it gives you an excuse for remaining silent.

2. The Field Sobriety and Breath Test at the scene are Optional. OPT not to take the FST (walk the line, finger to nose, alphabet etc.) and the Breath Chemical Test at the scene.

3. Cooperate and take a Blood Test.

4. Remain Silent......(Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver).

5. Remove social media sites as the Police investigators obtain your information on Facebook .

6. Your attorney must call DMV within 10 days to save your 30 day license suspension.

7. A DMV “STAY” request freezes the suspension after 30 days thus saving your license until the conclusion.

8. The White Temporary Driver’s License is valid until DMV notifies you of a suspension.

9. Request a DMV ID card & record from DMV.

10. DMV Hearings involve constitutional rights issues but Refusals are used to argue guilt.

11. DMV Hearing Officers are both the judge and prosecutor.

12. DA must meet burden of proof on all issues or you win.

13. DUI creates a Court/DMV hearing & one does not affect the other. A DMV license suspension is 4 months & 5 months if restricted license is requested.

14. If a court plea is entered before the DMV hearing, though no immediate license suspension, when the court notifies the Sacramento DMV, they will suspend your license. Attend DUI classes, file SR22 and pay reissuance fee for license return.

15. DMV issues 6 month Order of Suspension after plea but unlike a San Bernardino DMV Hearing Suspension, you can request a restricted license by paying $55 to reissue a license and $15 for the restricted license and show proof of DUI class enrollment. This DMV action is triggered by the court plea.

16. DMV usually precedes court resulting in unfavorable suspended license ruling, but after 30 days request a restricted license.

17. Probable Cause to stop/contact you and chemical test validity is primary of the 3 issues.

18. DMV is a PER SE Hearing and if .08,

you are per se guilty and Burden of Proof technically reverts to the driver.

19. Our clients don’t testify at DMV because hearings are arguments over evidence, not facts. If present, the hearing officer can call you to testify under oath, over our objection. The hearing is taped so the driver’s statements can be used against them in a court trial. Pleading to the hearing officer you have never been arrested before or you are a wealthy philanthropist, will do no good.

The hearing officer may pity you but they will still take your license. Hearing officer have no authority to “plea bargain” or deviate from the statutory penalties.

20. DMV is an Administrative hearing and doesn’t follow the court rules thus allowing DMV to win over 90% of the hearings.

21. We can appear for you without your having to go to court.

DALE GRIBOW - “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life 2011-2018 (DUI) “TOP LAWYER Inland Empire Magazine Nov ‘16 10.0 AVVO Perfect Peer Rating “Preeminent” – Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory “Best Attorneys of America” Selected by “Rue” (Limited to Top 100/State) Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys 10 BEST Attorneys for California for Client Satisfaction in DUI’s.

National Advocacy for DUI Defense (comprised of America’s Top DUI ATTORNEYS)

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veryone loves fairy tales, which is why more and more people love March Madness. The promise of the Cinderella team has captured the nation’s hearts ever since Jimmy Valvano and the upstart North Carolina State Wolfpack shocked their way to the national championship in 1983.

For basketball bettors, whether you’re wagering on NCAA games or filling out a tournament bracket for your annual March Madness pool, spotting the Cinderella before the clock strikes midnight is the road to riches. While the majority of March Madness aficionados pick their jaws up off the ground, those skilled enough to spot the tournament sleeper are counting their cash and touting a bracket free of red ink.

Non-conference schedule Most tournament stunners hinted at their upset potential early into the college hoops season. The only problem is 99.9 percent of March Madness bettors don’t pay attention to the NCAA ranks until Selection Sunday. From the early tipoff tournaments to the conference championships, it’s a wiseguys’ game.

Before automatically penciling a recognizable program past a lower-seeded mid-major you should take a trip back in time, before the New Year, and see just who these small schools sharpened their teeth against this season, and even the year before.

Looking at previous Cinderella teams like

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Davidson in 2008 or Florida Gulf Coast in 2013, you’ll find a bevy of big-name programs on their non-conference schedules. The Wildcats, led

by Stephen Curry, clashed with fellow Carolina rivals Duke and UNC on the regular and also took on UCLA and North Carolina that season. And the Eagles’ 2012-13 calendar was packed with notable names like Duke, St. John’s, Iowa State, and VCU. Potential Cinderellas don’t necessarily have to knock off those Goliaths during nonconference competition, with the experience of playing at that high level preparing them for tournament time. Mid-majors with plenty of major conference foes on the docket are less likely to be overwhelmed by their opponents in the opening rounds of March Madness.

How those underdogs did against the spread versus serious non-conference competition is also, at the very least, a solid indicator of a sleeper bet early in the tournament. That 2007-08 Davidson team was 0-4 SU versus UNC, Duke, UCLA and NC State but covered the spread in each of those non-conference games. The Wildcats would go on to run through Georgetown, Gonzaga, and Wisconsin in the tournament before losing to eventual-champ Kansas by two points in the Elite Eight – going a perfect 4-0 ATS in the Big Dance.

Playmakers/Game breakers The top talents in the NCAA making the jump to the pros each year come from the same

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BY FLINT WHEELER NBA-factory programs like Kentucky, Kansas and North Carolina. However, there are always one or two mid-major guys, playing under the radar all year, that sneak into the first round of the draft. And often times, an impressive display on the national stage is what got those players from smaller schools recognized.

There are a handful of current and former NBA players that sparked a Cinderella upset during their college days, like Curry at Davidson, Courtney Lee at Western Kentucky, Eric Maynor at VCU, Gordon Hayward at Butler, and Adam Morrison at Gonzaga. Having the best player on the floor can sometimes be enough. A go-to guy keeps opponents honest on defense and makes the big shot, which is key for Cinderellas.

3-point shooting/rebounding/defense When breaking down Cinderellas from a statistical approach, some of the more common numbers that pop up are terrific 3-point shooting, the ability to rebound and keep opponents off the boards, and a defense that can hold up against talent-stuffed favorites.

The ability to knock down the 3-ball is very important for underdog teams, allowing them to keep pace with a bigger stronger opponent who may be able to bully their way to the basket for easy looks. A perfect example is Northern Iowa’s upset over Kansas (hinted at above) in the second round of the 2010 NCAA tournament.

The Panthers sunk nine 3-pointers in that game and left a towering KU frontcourt powerless.

BY ALEXANDRA MIKLOSOVA

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y name is Alexandra Miklosova, and I have been in real estate here in the Coachella Valley for over 10 years. Currently I am a Realtor and Creative Marketing Strategist for Lux Box Agency and I absolutely love what I do! I love our valley, I love real estate and I love social media! Out of the love and my passion I have created a collaborative online social media platform to connect homebuyers, home owners, investors and real estate professionals. Welcome to Palm Springs Open House!

Every other week, I am here to provide you with valuable real estate information, market update, current listings and open houses throughout our beautiful Coachella Valley in a very fun and interactive way. Every week I search the Palm Springs area real estate market for the best possible deals for my clients. I will share them with you along

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with 3 reasons why you should be curious about that property too! Let’s dive in. Here is my “Pick of The Week”!

I have selected 70540 BOOTHILL ROAD in Rancho Mirage Profile: Single Family Detached Home 4Br | 4 Bath 4117 SqFt Listed at: $1,195,000 Here are the 3 reasons why you should put this home on your House Hunt Wishlist!

The FIRST reason why you are going to fall in love with this home is the dramatic entry way right as you come through the front door and the modern architectural elements throughout this spacious estate. You will really appreciate the potential this exciting project brings to one lucky buyer. Upon stepping a foot on the grounds of this property, you will be presented with a European sense of

In Norfolk State’s Round of 64 upset of Missouri in 2012 – a No. 15 over No. 2 seed – the Spartans dominated the glass, pulling down 35 boards with 14 on the offensive end (including a game-winning tip-in). Norfolk State scored 16 second-chance points on those offensive putbacks, and free points can turn any midmajor team into a potential giant killer - or at least a spread coverer.

On the defensive side of the ball, a mid-major program that prides itself on defense can often turn those stops and turnovers into easy buckets.

George Mason nearly rode its hard-nosed defense all the way to the national title game in 2006. The Patriots, who ranked 21st in defense (60.1 points against per game), shut down super powers Michigan State, and North Carolina in the first two games of the tournament and held Wichita State to 55 points before winning an overtime shootout with UConn in the Elite Eight.

With all that said, I’d be remiss if I did not iterate my love for the Blue Bloods. This year, I would keep a particular eye on Arizona (Best player in the field), Duke, (4 Top 25 NBA picks on the roster), and Villanova (Coaching, Talent, Grit). My Pick – Arizona Wildcats. G’ Luck!

style, with Spanish modern custom designed estate features. The mountain views and the serenity of the backyard will be a cherry on the top that will seal the deal for you.

Reason #2 has to be the price! Thunderbird Heights is a highly coveted, exclusive, gated, hillside community. The real estate activity is unbelievable in here, with 14 homes currently active on the market, 5 in escrow and 7 amazing estates sold just recently within the last 6 month, the highest price point for a sold estate being $3.988.888. The price point of the estates that are currently under contract range from $2.250.000 to $4.195.000 and they are worth every penny! This brings me right back to my point and reason #2. This 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with 4117 Sqft is priced as a fixer project at $1.195.000 which makes it undeniably the best deal currently in Thunderbird Heights, only $290 per foot.

What an incredible opportunity!

My final reason #3 has to be that this magical place is one of the Southern California Desert’s oldest and most historic developments. The country club offers a par71 classic course that’s been around just as long as the community has. It serves as THE place to be for the rich & famous, celebrities, dignitaries and it truly is still the Playground of the Presidents. This community is conveniently located in the heart of Rancho Mirage off HWY 111 close to all the other Desert cities, and the currently ongoing BNP Paribas tennis tournament. Having said that, you can even have your very own tennis tournament in your backyard, because there is a private tennis court that also comes with this property. How awesome is that?

Grab a cup of coffee and read my biweekly column here in CV Weekly or join the conversation on-line in our Facebook group + Instagram at @PalmSpringsOpenHouse.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of March 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The British science fiction TV show Dr. Who has appeared on BBC in 40 of the last 54 years. Over that span, the titular character has been played by 13 different actors. From 2005 until 2010, Aries actor David Tennant was the magic, immortal, time-traveling Dr. Who. His ascendance to the role fulfilled a hopeful prophecy he had made about himself when he was 13 years old. Now is an excellent time for you, too, to predict a glorious, satisfying, or successful occurrence in your own future. Think big and beautiful!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): New York City is the most densely populated city in North America. Its land is among the most expensive on earth; one estimate says the average price per acre is $16 million. Yet there are two uninhabited islands less than a mile off shore in the East River: North Brother Island and South Brother Island. Their combined 16 acres are theoretically worth $256 million. But no one goes there or enjoys it; it’s not even parkland. I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I suspect it’s an apt metaphor for a certain situation in your life: a potentially rich resource or influence that you’re not using. Now is a good time to update your relationship with it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The iconic 1942 movie Casablanca won three Academy Awards and has often appeared on critics’ lists of the greatest films ever made. That’s amazing considering the fact that the production was so hectic. When shooting started, the script was incomplete. The writing team frequently presented the finished version of each new scene on the day it was to be filmed. Neither the director nor the actors knew how the plot would resolve until the end of the process. I bring this to your attention, Gemini, because it reminds me of a project you have been working on. I suggest you start improvising less and planning more. How do you want this phase of your life to climax?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If all goes well in the coming weeks, you will hone your wisdom about how and when and why to give your abundant gifts to deserving recipients -- as well as how and when and why to not give your abundant gifts to deserving recipients. If my hopes come to pass, you will refine your ability to share your tender depths with worthy allies -- and you will refine your understanding of when to not share your tender depths with worthy allies. Finally, Cancerian, if you are as smart as I think you are, you will have a sixth sense about how to receive as many blessings as you disseminate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): How adept are you at playing along the boundaries between the dark and the light, between confounding dreams and liberated joy, between “Is it real?” and “Do I need it?”? You now have an excellent opportunity to find out more about your capacity to thrive on delightful complexity. But I should warn you. The temptation to prematurely simplify things might be hard to resist. There may be cautious pressure coming from a timid voice in your head that’s not fierce enough to want you to grow into your best and biggest self. But here’s what I predict: You will bravely explore the possibilities for self-transformation that are available outside the predictable niches.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Cultivating a robust sense of humor makes you more attractive to people you want to be attractive to. An inclination to be fun-loving is another endearing quality that’s worthy of being part of your intimate repertoire. There’s a third virtue related to these two: playfulness. Many humans of all genders are drawn to those who display joking, lighthearted behavior. I hope you will make maximum use of these qualities during the coming weeks, Virgo. You have a cosmic mandate to be as alluring and inviting as you dare.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suggest you gaze at exquisitely wrought Japanese woodcuts . . . and listen to jazz trumpeter Miles Davis collaborating with saxophonist John Coltrane . . . and inhale the aroma of the earth as you stroll through groves of very old trees. Catch my drift, Libra? Surround yourself with soulful beauty -- or else! Or else what? Or else I’ll

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be sad. Or else you might be susceptible to buying into the demoralizing thoughts that people around you are propagating. Or else you may become blind to the subtle miracles that are unfolding, and fail to love them well enough to coax them into their fullest ripening. Now get out there and hunt for soulful beauty that awakens your deepest reverence for life.

Feeling awe is a necessity for you right now, not a luxury.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the Sikh religion, devotees are urged to attack weakness and sin with five “spiritual weapons”: contentment, charity, kindness, positive energy, and humility. Even if you’re not a Sikh, I think you’ll be wise to employ this strategy in the next two weeks. Why? Because your instinctual nature will be overflowing with martial force, and you’ll have to work hard to channel it constructively rather than destructively. The best way to do that is to be a vehement perpetrator of benevolence and healing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1970, a biologist was hiking through a Brazilian forest when a small monkey landed on his head, having jumped from a tree branch. Adelmar Coimbra-Filho was ecstatic. He realized that his visitor was a member of the species known as the golden-rumped lion tamarin, which had been regarded as extinct for 65 years. His lucky accident led to a renewed search for the elusive creatures, and soon more were discovered. I foresee a metaphorically comparable experience coming your way, Sagittarius. A resource or influence or marvel you assumed was gone will reappear. How will you respond? With alacrity, I hope!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Velcro fastener is a handy invention that came into the world thanks to a Swiss engineer named George de Mestral. While wandering around the Alps with his dog, he got curious about the bristly seeds of the burdock plants that adhered to his pants and his dog.

After examining them under a microscope, he got the idea to create a clothing fastener that imitated their sticking mechanism. In accordance with the astrological omens, Capricorn, I invite you to be alert for comparable breakthroughs. Be receptive to help that comes in unexpected ways. Study your environment for potentially useful clues and tips. Turn the whole world into your classroom and laboratory.

It’s impossible to predict where and when you may receive a solution to a long-running dilemma!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): On May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed to the top of Mount Everest. They were celebrated as intrepid heroes. But they couldn’t have done it without massive support. Their expedition was powered by 20 Sherpa guides, 13 other mountaineers, and 362 porters who lugged 10,000 pounds of baggage. I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, in the hope that it will inspire you. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to gather more of the human resources and raw materials you will need for your rousing expedition later this year.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Although her work is among the best Russian literature of the twentieth century, poet Marina Tsvetayeva lived in poverty.

When fellow poet Rainer Maria Rilke asked her to describe the kingdom of heaven, she said, “Never again to sweep floors.” I can relate. To earn a living in my early adulthood, I washed tens of thousands of dishes in restaurant kitchens. Now that I’m grown up, one of my great joys is to avoid washing dishes. I invite you to think along these lines, Pisces. What seemingly minor improvements in your life are actually huge triumphs that evoke profound satisfaction? Take inventory of small pleasures that are really quite miraculous.

Homework: Describe what you’d be like if you were the opposite of yourself. Write Freewillastrology.com.

---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

March 15 to March 21, 2018

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

LAUGHTER

BY BRONWYN ISON

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aughter is the sign of happiness. A little bit of giggling or a good belly laugh has always been a daily requirement in my life. I’ve had my share of gloomy moments in life yet I’ve always found a way to incorporate a smile or a laugh into my day.

Laughter is a beautiful physical and emotional release. Turning your frown upside will indeed keep you physically healthy.

Studies have shown we can significantly improve our stress and anxiety levels by laughing. A bit of humor throughout your day also lowers your stress hormone levels such as adrenaline, cortisone, epinephrine and dopamine. Plus, we can exercise our diaphragm and our abdominal muscles from laughter.

Life comes at us fast and our lives can be stressful. Stressful circumstances suppress our immune system. Approaching certain events, activities, meetings, work or our lives at home with a lighter attitude may also help to prevent stress. Finding humor in a discouraging situation can keep the circumstance light.

When we laugh, others enjoy being around us. Smiling and laughter is contagious.

Wearing a smile makes us more attractive.

Studies have also concluded people who

laugh a lot are more comfortable in social situations. They’re also more likely to be hired for a job if they display a good sense of humor.

Couples who laugh together are known to have greater success in their relationships.

They’re accepting of each other’s faults and enjoy one another’s attributes.

One of my greatest attributes, I make it a point to laugh each and every day. We have complete control over our attitudes and how we approach all of our daily activities.

Choose to laugh. Laugh with passion.

Smile a lot. Share your happiness with others.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga and Yoga on Demand www.bronwynison.com 760-564-YOGA (9642)

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COLON CANCER SCREENING

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r. Kadile, I’m turning 50 years old this week. Is it time for a colonoscopy? -Pedro, La Quinta Pedro, a colonoscopy is one way of screening for colon cancer. A colonoscopy is a procedure performed when a patient is sedated and a long flexible tube with a camera on one end is inserted into the rectum to inspect and visualize the colon.

There are non-invasive ways of screening for colon cancer such as stool tests to check for blood or stool tests to check for DNA associated with colon cancer cells. Another non-invasive method for screening is a “Virtual Colonoscopy”, which is a CT scan of the colon. An important thing to consider if one chooses a non-invasive screening method is that if it is positive screen, then a colonoscopy has to be performed. The advantage of undergoing a colonoscopy is that if a cancerous appearing lesion (mass or polyp) is found, it can immediately be biopsied.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (a panel of experts that make recommendations on preventive medicine), recommends screening for colon cancer starting at age 50 and continuing until age 75. The USPTF found convincing evidence that screening for colon cancer between the ages of 50-75 reduces the rate of death from colon cancer.

Colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States.

Risk factors for the development of colon cancer are: • age (90% of colon cancers occur after the age of 50) • sedentary lifestyle • Obesity • Tobacco smoker • Low fiber, high fat diet, red meat, processed meats • Diabetes •Inflammatory bowel diseases (Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease) • family history (linked to 20% of colorectal cancers)

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The early stages of colon cancer may not present with symptoms, but as the cancer grows, symptoms can include: • changes in bowel habits and stool consistency • blood in stool • abdominal pain and cramping • painful bowel movements • weakness or fatigue • weight loss • anemia

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

NAIL THAT INTERVIEW!

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ave you ever blown an interview?

Join the club, we all have. Do you experience anxiety at the mere thought of tooting your horn in the presence of a potential employer? You can rise above it and up your game.

If you’ve set your sites on a new job, one caution before beginning. You must be qualified for the position. Sure, it seems I’m stating the obvious, but recruiters’ inboxes are filled with resumes from hopeful applicants who haven’t done their homework. Heed my golden rule: You must be able to aptly perform at least 80% of the job. Reread that job description carefully before you throw your hat in the ring.

After sending your professional resume, be prepared for a brief phone screen. Once you’ve cleared that low hurdle and made a date to meet the hiring manager, it’s time to put serious thought into preparation. Obviously, practice is the best way to build confidence and calm the waves of nerves. But, nailing an interview requires much more than rote practice. Self promotion involves crafting stories that break through the boring verbal hum drum of your competition.

Are you familiar with behavioral questions?

These probes usually start with, “Tell me about a time when…” For practice let’s fill in the blanks with: You had to deal with an angry customer (or

manager, or peer). Why ask such a question? The interviewer wants to hear a success story.

Relay a challenging incident from your past. Rule number one, don’t be shy. You are not bragging when you illustrate your value to an employer. Rule number two, make your story interesting! Paint a verbal picture of how you drew upon your problem solving and interpersonal skills to turn the situation around.

Bring it to a strong ending showing how you came out on top.

If you took a shot at answering that question, how did it sound? Lame, mundane, so-so but not an Oscar worthy performance? How could you make it more interesting without distorting the story? Work on it. It’s not only a skill, it’s an art.

Challenge yourself by practicing with behavioral questions. A quick Google will reveal dozens of queries to work with. Once you familiarize yourself with the behavioral question pattern, it will get easier.

When you’re ready for a dress rehearsal, ask your biggest critic to drill you and provide input. Keep reworking your stories until your chosen hard-grader gives you a thumbs up.

Congrats! You’re ready for the real audition. Now go out there and break a leg!

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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