Coachella Valley Weekly - March 21 to March 27, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 1

coachellavalleyweekly.com • March 21 to March 27, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 1

Chess

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Proof

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Dress the Dead

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Caxton

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AmDoc Film Fest

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Towne Center Cafe

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CONTENTS Indain Wells Arts Festvial....................... 3 Breaking The 4th Wall - "Chess"............ 5 Breaking The 4th Wall - "Proof"............ 5 Women's History In American Theatre... 6 Boys & Girls Club Gala............................ 6 HOBP - Dress The Dead - War Cloud...... 7 Caxton.................................................. 8-9 American Documentary Film Fest........ 9 Consider This - Patty Giffin.................. 10 Art Scene - Halter – Desert X................ 11 Pet Place ............................................... 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife .................... 14-15 Good Grub - Towne Center Cafe .......... 16 Brewtality .............................................. 17 Screeners .............................................. 18 Book Review......................................... 19 Safety Tips ............................................. 19 Haddon Libby ....................................... 21 Dale Gribow........................................... 21 Awaken with Lizzy & Aimee................ 22 Ask The Doctor..................................... 22 Free Will Astrology............................... 23 Travel Tips 4 U....................................... 24 Cannbis Corner - The Leaf ................... 24 Cannabis Corner - ABC's of CBD.......... 26

A FEAST FOR THE SENSES AT THE 17 TH ANNUAL INDIAN WELLS ARTS FESTIVAL

March 21 to March 27, 2019

BY MARISA HOLLADAY

Opening Day at the Indian Wells Arts Festival

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cross the globe there are more than 7,000 languages spoken, but only three are arguably universal: music, math, and art. Each being a form of expression, art is the constant in its ability to convey sentiment and intention through the five basic senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch, all of which can be experienced at the Indian Wells Arts Festival.

Renowned as a top-30 fine art show in the nation, the 17th annual Indian Wells Arts Festival brings together 200 acclaimed and juried artists from 25 states across the nation and 25 countries around the world, reflecting accolades from more than 50 prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian, MOCA Los Angeles, the San Diego Museum of Art, Palm Springs Art Museum, and the Kyoto Museum in Japan.

Presenting in over 30 mediums and categories, festival-goers will be transported to a tactile and visually vibrant terrene filled with sculpture in metals, stone, clays and glass; paintings and photography granting vistas from all perspectives, literally and figuratively; sparkling gemstones, minerals, beads and precious metals exquisitely crafted into jewelry of all types; and textiles, woven and spun from silks and yarns into tapestries and wearable art fashion.

Encouraged to look, touch and feel, collectors and art aficionados will appreciate the chance to meet and connect with the artists, learning about the influences in culture and tradition, and the techniques used to “Beauty From The Earth, Stone Sculpture by Gedion Nyanhongo”

create their one-of-a-kind works, available for sale directly from the makers. Shrinking miles into mere paces, festival-goers will encounter artists such as Gedion Nyanhongo from Zimbabwe whose beautiful work is sculpted in the style of Shona Sculpture passed down from his father using Opal Stone, Springstone and Zimbabwe Nyanga stone.

Celebrated portraitist Giovanni Bosica from Italy will premier stateside his new collection of dramatic abstract paintings.

Victor Yurivilca from Peru draws inspiration for his fabulous sterling silver and semiprecious gemstone jewelry from the grandeur of his birthplace, a small village nestled high in the Andes. While Tatsuo Sagane from Japan presents traditional ceramics crafted on his remote cherry-blossom mountaintop village in the Kyoto Prefecture, where he fires his pottery made with the same soil in which he sustainably grows wheat to make his favorite Soba tea.

Closer to home, Arizona-based artist Gary L. Moser’s functional art furniture features live edge wood surfaces juxtaposed with handcrafted metal tree bases in nature’s perfect forms of Aspen, Mesquite, Juniper and more. However, it’s 2019 Feature Artist and Coachella Valley native Leslee Adams who anchors the festival with her commemorative painting “Flor de Vida” (Flower of Life), an original watercolor ode to the beauty and life found in the festival’s home desert, commissioned to reflect the caliber of art at the event and serve as a gorgeous memento as a commemorative poster print.

Complementing the vibrant prism of color and texture is the art activities pavilion where non-profit organizations join the event as Community Partners leading engaging art stations, free for participants of all ages and skills.

Attendees will have the opportunity to get hands-on with an immersive experience in creating art without sight, led by the Braille Institute – Rancho Mirage, while Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert teaches block print art. SafeHouse of the Desert returns with gratitude rock painting and Old Town Artisan Studio keeps the wheel spinning with pottery throwing, and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation gives artlovers the chance to color their own version of the festival’s commemorative poster. Desert Arc, Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, Alzheimer’s Association Coachella Valley, and CREATE Center for the Arts Palm Desert will

Flor de Vida” watercolor painting and 2019 Commemorative Print

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also be leading fun activities.

Additionally, students from Cathedral City High School’s Digital Arts Technology Academy will present an interactive photoop using solar power harnessed by festival sponsor Hot Purple Energy.

Orchestral melodies float throughout the venue as performed by the talented Coachella Valley Youth Ensemble Program along with native flutist Vibhas Kendzia, and World Guitar supergroup Incendio entertains from the main stage.

Tantalizing tastes and smells round the palette at the festival’s Gourmet MarketPlace featuring specialty artisans with original production fare such as 100% pure and barrel-aged maple syrups from Tim Burton of Burton’s Maplewood Farm in Indiana; epicurean oils and vinegars from Christopher Szumelda of Seven Barrels; and hand-sewn fabric note cards by Lissa Malone of Pelham’s Paperie.

The festival’s “Eggs + Champagne in the Garden” brunch menu until noon on Saturday and Sunday will be enjoyed under the shaded pavilion, with the Oasis Bar and Champagne Circle Bar offering refreshing spirits and mimosas.

Presented by the City of Indian Wells, the Indian Wells Arts Festival runs March 29-31 from 9am to 4 p.m. all three days. Admission is $13 for adults and free for children younger than 12. Tickets may be purchased online at www.indianwellsartsfestival.com and at the box office during the event. Free and valet parking are available. Indian Wells Tennis Garden is located at 78-200 Miles Avenue in Indian Wells.

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A STAGE REVIEW ‘CHESS’

BY DEE JAE COX

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oving on up, to the east side…” the Jefferson’s theme song popped into my head as I absorbed the grandeur of the Coachella Valley Repertory’s gorgeous new 208 seat playhouse in Cathedral City. I was a fan of their home in the Atrium, I don’t believe that quality productions are defined by space, but there’s no doubt that some productions do need a little more room and this newly renovated, state of the art theatre is going to take CVRep’s production abilities up to a whole new level.

As they spread their wings and took flight on this new stage, their opening production was the Broadway musical, “Chess,” with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn of the group ABBA, lyrics by Time Rice and book by Richard Nelson.

It’s the 1980’s cold war era, Ronald Reagan versus Mikhail Gorbachev, political hostilities between the U.S.A. and the U.S.S.R and two world champion chess players, One American, Freddie, (Garrett Marshall) and one Russian, Molokov, (Michael Dotson.) Both men are vying to become the world chess champion.

Florence, (Gabriela Carrillo,) works with Freddie as his second, but begins an affair with Molokov, a married man and a citizen of the U.S.S.R., whose life choices reverberate throughout all of his family and can have dire consequences if not met with approval by Russian authorities.

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seasoned and talented professionals. While I did not feel the chemistry between Molokov and Florence and thought that the relationship seemed to progress too quickly for me to truly believe them to be star-crossed lovers, Dotson and Carrillo both filled the stage with big talent and even bigger voices. Svetlana, (Ashley Hunt,) Molokov’s wife and Florence meet and their rendition of “I know him so well,” was seriously heartbreaking as both women professed their love for the same man.

I was impressed with the authentic sounding Russian dialects that several of the performers seemed to have perfected.

Freddy, the egotistical American champ was not very sympathetic, even his

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biographically revealing song, “Pity the child,” did not provoke empathy for this character.

But Marshall’s portrayal was spot on with his depiction of a champion narcissist.

The icing on this cake was the ensemble of dancers and Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s choreography. The steady flow of dance movements provided a captivating visual balance.

The conflicts between these characters play out on the world stage with painful results.

Chess, is an allegory of the world during the cold war era. Each move is well planned and played with keen gamesmanship, culminating in an ending that I didn’t see coming, but one

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ristotle said, “There is no great genius without some touch of madness.” I have never seen a show that exemplified this assessment more than David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning drama, “Proof.” Currently presented at the Pearl McManus theatre, Desert Ensemble Theatre’s production of ‘Proof,’ brings this intriguing drama to a new audience.

Proof, is a story of love, pain, genius and madness wrapped in an emotional cloak of distrust. Under the guise of mathematical ‘proofs,’ (inferential arguments for mathematical statements,) the title also refers to the inherent distrust between the story’s characters. Catherine, played by Kelly Moody, is portrayed with such a heartfelt and genuine confusion about her life’s direction. Whether she is a genius or an emotional train wreck, her experience of confusion and lack of clarity is one that most can identify with in young adulthood.

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Catherine is turning twenty-five, very young by most standards, yet this is considered advanced age in the world of mathematics where genius peak is usually reached in the early twenties. Her college education was disrupted by the need to provide care for her mentally ill father, Robert, (Larry Dykeman,) who is recently deceased and has now left his daughter searching for a new purpose.

Robert, who was once considered a genius level mathematician and his work is still highly revered in the field of mathematics. Robert as such a sympathetic character, who, like many parents, struggled with the balance between encouraging his daughter to fly from the nest and simultaneously holding her back as his needs overshadowed her ambitions. The father-daughter relationship is really the crux of this drama.

Catherine’s controlling older sister, Claire, (Lee Rice,) arrives from New York to

that resonated and inspired deep thought and emotion. Carrillo’s solo performance in the finale was truly a moment of pure magic.

The on stage live orchestra that accompanied this show was comprised of Bill Saitta (Bass,) Lance Conrad, (Guitar) Kurt Kelly (keyboards) Dominque Torres (Percussion) Cindy Brogan (Violin) and Scott Storr (Piano.)

They were truly phenomenal. I found myself frequently looking over to watch them play and appreciating their talents.

Ron Celona continues his reign of Director extraordinaire, proving that he can masterfully stage any size production. I loved Jimmy Cuomo’s simplistic design, a juxtaposition of black and white squares so perfectly depicting the story and the stark atmosphere of the era. Moira Wilkie Whitaker’s lighting and Kate Fechtig sound design showcased their skills on this new stage. And Aaisa Lee’s costumes, especially Florence’s ever-changing suits, were captivating.

“Chess,” is running through March 31 at CVRep’s new location, 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City.

For Information on upcoming shows: call 760-296-2966, or visit www.cvrep.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

attend her father’s funeral, sell the house and rescue Catherine, whom she considers to be emotionally unstable. Rice, delivers an impactful performance as the older sibling who is confident that she knows best. Robert’s former student, Hal, (Sam Benson Smith,) has been pouring through the stacks of notebooks left by Robert, in hopes of finding a spark of his former mentor’s genius in the midst of the mad ramblings. An attraction develops between Catherine and Hal, but it is soon disrupted when Catherine reveals to Hal and her sister, a notebook that contains an undiscovered genius level proof that Catherine claims to have written.

The initial doubt and rejection of her authorship from Hal and Claire breaks down the fragile connectedness between the three of them. To be honest I didn’t feel the chemistry between these two math geeks, Catherine and Hal, but their budding

relationship is only a small part of the overall human drama that Auburn beautifully crafts in his script.

Genius and madness are the topics of exploration in this story as everyone must come to terms with the idea that there is often a fine line between the two diverse states of mind and that our effort to define others is frequently obfuscated by our own preconceived biases.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Artistic Director, Jerome Elliot, directed this stellar production and managed to bring the intrigue and humanness of the Broadway hit, to a smaller stage. Lauren Bright’s set design, Ashton J. Bolanos’ lighting and Frank Cazares costumes all came together to create a wonderful night of theatre.

I highly recommend this show. As I’ve often said, I like plays that make me think and feel.

This is definitely one of those kind of plays.

Proof, runs through March 24th.

Desert Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of “Proof”, is on stage at the Palm Springs Women’s Club, Pearl McManus theatre, 314 S Cahuilla Rd, Palm Springs, CA For more information visit their website, www.detctheatre.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 wwwpalmspringstheatre.com

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CELEBRATING WOMEN’S HISTORY IN AMERICAN THEATRE

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ood-bye,” says the title character at the end of the original version of Miss Lulu Bett. “Good-bye, all of you. I’m going I don’t know where — to work at I don’t know what. But I’m going from choice!”

In penning those words, Zona Gale laid out her vision of feminist philosophy and earned the 1921 Pulitzer Prize: the first Pulitzer Prize for drama earned by a woman.

The history of women in theatre is a distinct legacy that is to be celebrated and heralded as an evolution that continues on the modern stage.

The birth of theatre is credited to the ancient Greek culture. The first plays were performed in the Theatre of Dionysus, built in the shadow of the Acropolis in Athens at the beginning of the 5th century, but the art of theatre was thought to be too dangerous for women and so they were prohibited from participation.

Hrosvitha, was a nun in the 10th century who wrote comedy and is often credited as the first female playwright. She was able to break out of the church restrictions against women and actually earn a living as a playwright.

When Opera came along during the 16th century, theatre began to open up for women. Some productions even called for women in starring roles. Yet despite this new advancement, female Opera singers were still facing many obstacles. Just as with Ancient Greek societies, (and some contemporary cultures,) Christian rule sought to control women’s behavior and so it was commonly deemed inappropriate and unchaste for women to perform on stage. Women’s “

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Soprano parts were often replaced by a type of male performer known as the Castrati, (a male whose singing voice is achieved by physically castrating him before he reach puberty.) The purpose of the Castrati was to try and achieve the quality of a woman’s pitch without allowing females to actually perform in Opera productions.

In the United States, it wasn’t until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that a breakthrough period for women began in performing arts. Female performers began to enjoy a relatively prominent place under the dazzling Broadway lights and theatre audiences began to include more women.

During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, the Federal Theatre Project was born. Director Hallie Flanagan, led the project that funded regional theatres and created 15,000 jobs.

In 1947, the Tony Awards were named after Antoinette “Tony” Perry, co-founder of the American Theatre Wing. That same year, Margot Jones, opened the first professional regional theatre, Theatre ‘47, in Dallas, TX. Lillian Hellman became one of the most successful female playwrights in American history beginning with production of her play Little Foxes, which opened on Broadway in 1939. She had a career that spanned multiple decades. In 1959, at the age of 29, Lorraine Hansberry, became the first Black woman, (and noted lesbian) to have a play produced on Broadway. Her play, A Raisin in the Sun, has become a classic in American theatre.

Vinnette Carol, made history in 1971 when she directed Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope, becoming the first black woman to direct on Broadway. In 2002, Suzan-Lori Parks became the first black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for her play, Topdog/Underdog Cindy Lauper, became the first female composer to win the Tony for Best Score

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for Kinky Boots in 2013, while Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron became the first allfemale writing team to win for Best Score for Fun Home in 2015, a musical that featured the first lesbian protagonist. Lynn Nottage became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, twice, first for her play Ruined in 2009 and the second for Sweat in 2017.

2016 was a banner year with Waitress, having an all-female creative team, led by Sara Bareilles, and Eclipsed having an allfemale cast and creative team, including Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira.

Although American women have found a more inclusive place onstage, they still struggle to escape ingrained and oppressive systems of gender discrimination. Women are

still disproportionately under represented in the theater. According to Works By Women, “It is estimated that women playwrights, directors, and designers represent only 20% of all theatre professionals hired each year” Maya Angelou, said, “Our stories come from our lives and from the playwright’s pen, the mind of the actor, the roles we create, the artistry of life itself and the quest for peace.”

Women in theatre continue to be an intricate part of the tapestry that weaves the artistry of American life.

Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

ZONA GALE

HALLIE FLANAGAN

VINNETTE CARROLL

LORRAINE HANSBERRY

ANTOINETTE PERRY

GERTRUDE STEIN

LILLIAN HELLMAN

CINDY LAUPER

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PALM SPRINGS HOSTS “BE A HERO FOR KIDS” GALA/FUNDRAISER EVENTS and girls annually, the Club provides a safe and constructive environment for kids and teens. Their mission is to enable and inspire all young people, especially those who need it the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. It is currently the largest provider of afterschool

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he Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs will celebrate its Youth of the Year students at their “Be a Hero for Kids” gala, scheduled for Thursday, April 4th at the Riviera Resort Palm Springs.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a hosted cocktail reception, games and silent auction. Master of Ceremonies are Eric & Lindsey Bennett of Desert Flippers.

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Entertainment will be provided by DJ Rez. Dress is cocktail attire with capes option in support of the gala’s theme.

The annual gala serves a major fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs, and is especially significant this year given flood damages sustained by the Club as a result of recent storms. Established in 1948 and presently serving over 1,200 boys

programs in the City of Palm Springs.

Tickets for the event are $100 per person, with sponsorship packages starting at $1,000. To purchase tickets, sponsorships or to make a donation, please visit bgcps. org or call (760) 327-1304.

(YOUTH OF THE YEAR APPLICANTS) FERNANDO AGUILAR, ANDREW SANTA CRUZ, DULCE GUTIERREZ & ASHLEY MESSEMORE.

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March 21 to March 27, 2019

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BRINGING THE METAL TO PALM SPRINGS! FEATURING HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES // DRESS THE DEAD // WAR CLOUD SATURDAY MARCH 23, 2019 AT THE WORLD FAMOUS PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE, PALM SPRINGS

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rty Love does it again! Arthur Seay continues to blow my mind in bringing upper echelon metal acts to the desert. My guess is he doesn’t have to convince any band and that his reputation and word stand alone. This Saturday March 23rd, Seay brings Dress the Dead, featuring former original Forbidden guitarist Craig Locicero, and War Cloud along with Seay’s high-powered trio House of Broken Promises to the World Famous Palm Canyon Roadhouse in Palm Springs for a 21+ FREE SHOW! Here’s the lowdown on each band.

DRESS THE DEAD When Craig Locicero saw vocalist Kayla Dixon perform in San Francisco, he knew she had a promising future as a frontwoman. What he didn’t know then was that their musical paths would interweave not far down the road in his new band Dress The Dead.

Locicero originally formed DtD with The Haunted vocalist Peter Dolving in 2017. When Dolving left the group, the band struggled to find the right vocalist. While going through vocalist tryouts, Locicero received a text from Dixon, nearly a year from the day he saw her perform.

“It was 363 days exactly,” Locicero says, laughing. “Losing Peter was a complete shock to us because he was into it. Some of the people we tried out were good but didn’t have what we were looking for. Just not the right fit. All of a sudden I get a text from Kayla. She’d been checking us out for months and was already a fan of the music.”

A couple of days after that now legendary text message, Dixon sent Locicero a new version of the DtD song “1969” with her vocals.

He was floored. “It was like it was made for her.

She seamlessly fit into the music. We haven’t needed to readjust. What having her in the band allows me to do is to take the top off of this and write anything I feel like writing, knowing that she can do it. If there was a governor on this before there isn’t anymore.”

Together, the pair - along with their DtD bandmates, have created metal that is anthemic and soulful, as well as accessible. The early track “1969” - which has already notched 150k YouTube views as of this writing, has multiple twists and turns. Dixon’s voice is front and center as it should be but the music allows it the space and dynamics it needs to breathe, from the driving riff that opens the song to the unanticipated ambient interlude two minutes in. “There Goes The Sun” is bluesy and soulful and showcases Dixon’s fierce death growl as well as her dynamic upper register. One of the defining characteristics of all of the DtD music is the willingness to let songs unravel and build around a voice that adds depth and resonance to everything it touches.

BUILDING DRESS THE DEAD Locicero’s pedigree is well established: guitarist for Forbidden, one of the pioneering bands in the Bay Area thrash metal movement, and most recently guitarist for SpiralArms. But Locicero longed to do something that wasn’t tied to any genre and when he began to put the pieces of DtD together.

Many of those pieces came from Locicero’s

musical past. The first piece was drums: in recent years, Locicero had rekindled his relationship with one time Forbidden drummer Mark Hernandez, who played with the band from 2008-2011. The early chemistry was still there and Hernandez had the right feel for the music. Next was bass: James Walker and Locicero played together in the short-lived Manmade God project, which was signed to American Recordings in the early 00s. A second guitarist was needed to round it out: Dan Delay of the post-rock band Drawing Heaven had the versatile chops that expanded the band’s accessible but experimental sound.

Collectively, those pieces allowed the band to upend expectations. “From the first day I started this I wanted something that would be unafraid to mix in any influences I had and not worry at all about chasing something or trying to fit in,” he says. “I just want to play music.

We have enough influences from all angles, so we don’t need to call it anything. I figure other people will do that for us. I have freedom with this and that is our main objective - write great songs and don’t worry what you call them.”

ENTER KAYLA DIXON Dixon has a pedigree that, at first, seems more appropriate for a professional theatre career than a frontwoman of a metal band. She was exposed to artists like Marilyn Manson and Tool from her half-sisters when growing up in suburban Maryland. When her sisters moved out of the house, Dixon moved on to other pursuits like musical theatre. Dixon eventually auditioned for and enrolled in the prestigious Duke Ellington School Of The Arts in Washington, D.C. Dixon started working professionally in her junior year and finished high school via home study. She then decided to immerse herself in theatre and was soon working professionally.

During her freshman year in college she fronted a death metal band. Just as she mulled moving back to the East Coast to pursue more theatre work she heard the doom band Witch Mountain was looking for a new vocalist. She nailed the audition and moved to Portland.

Recently relocated to the West Coast, Dixon was recommended to Locicero through a mutual friend. She initially worried that she was so different from Dolving she might face backlash from fans who wanted a certain thing.

“In my mind, I thought I was going to be trolled, and I didn’t know if I was ready I face that,” she says. “But surprisingly there has only been

positivity from the first song.”

“I want to be continually creating,” Dixon adds. “When I heard “1969” I thought it was great. When Craig sent me the other songs like “Promises & Kisses” I was really in. I wanted it to be in a band that was heavy emotionally and sonically.”

One of the interesting components of the band is the musical experience gap: Dixon is 23, whereas Locicero and the rest of the band (check) have been in signed recording projects for some time. Locicero calls Dixon an “old soul” and the vocalist says there hasn’t been any issue. “It’s been easy, because I feel like my whole life I’ve been the kind of person who gets along with people who are older,” she says. “I don’t know if that’s because I didn’t have a lot of friends growing up. Whatever it is I find it easy to gravitate to mature people.”

AN EMOTIONAL JOURNEY DtD is still looking for the right label and plans to release their debut album in 2019. “My main thing is to build an excellent foundation of music and know that everyone is right for the project,” Locicero says. “People are volunteering to shop us already which is great to hear, but nothing is happening - yet.”

Dixon says she hopes that the music that DtD will release in the near future will help people process and face difficulties and let people know they are not alone in their struggles.

“It’s going to be an emotional journey,” she says. “People need to be open to letting this music take them to a very emotional place. I hope that the music that we release can spark a vulnerability within people. I think this world and this country in particular is very hard. At a very early age, we beat the emotions out of kids. We teach boys not to cry, and it’s toxic and creates difficult lives for them. Overall, I hope that our music can soften people and bring them into their real power which is their vulnerability.”

Bio by Justin M. Norton. dressthedead.com Watch the Dress The Dead – 1969 Official Music Video at YouTube.com WAR CLOUD War Cloud is Alex Wein (vocals/guitar), Jesse Serrano (guitar), Joaquin Ridgell (drums) and Taylor Roach (bass). Originally detonated out of Oakland, War Cloud have been steadily shredding Northern Californian ear drums since their formation in 2014. They shared their status with CV Weekly, “We are currently on

tour. Our Palm Springs show will wrap up our Southwest Striker Tour. We recently played an official showcase at SXSW and have our second full-length album coming out this September 2019 on Ripple Music. The title of our second album is State Of Shock and its release will coincide with our first European tour.” warcloudiscoming.bandcamp.com ripple-music.com/bands/war-cloud HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES Arthur Seay (guitar), Mike Cancino (drums) and Joe Mora (vocals/bass) continue to knuckle down with their brand of desert rock and metal performing throughout Southern California and beyond. Their gut-busting “HOBP TV” video shorts have received large responses because of their unscripted and hilarious content, reviewing classic albums and promoting their shows. Catch the comical videos on Facebook, Instagram and their YouTube channel. houseofbrokenpromises.com Upcoming HOBP Shows: 3/21 – Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d 3/22 – Los Angeles, CA – 5 Star Bar DTLA 3/23 – Palm Springs, CA–Palm Canyon Roadhouse 4/19 – West Hollywood, CA – The Viper Room 5/3 – Los Angeles, CA – The House of Machines – Heavy Psych Sounds Fest 5/24 – Yucca Valley, CA – Gadi’s Bar & Grill

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LOCAL MUSIC EMPIRE MUSIC VENTURES & THE DATE SHED PRESENT:

CAXTON – RECORD RELEASE SHOW FOR THE DEVIL I KNOW

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axton’s new album, The Devil I Know, will be released on vinyl and digital platforms everywhere Saturday, March 30, 2019. To celebrate the release, Christina Reyes, vocals and keyboards, Adam Surdin, guitar, Brett McLaughlin, bass, and Brian Pelletier, drums, will be performing live at the Date Shed in Indio, California on Saturday March 30, 2019. Opening the show are special guests Long Duk Dong, The Dirty X’s and Blasting Echo.

You can purchase tickets online at eventbrite.com and at the Date Shed Box Office. Doors open at 8 p.m. The show is ages 18 and up. Tickets are $10.

Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with Reyes and Surdin as they prepare for their much anticipated “reunion” show.

CVW: How is Caxton doing since your time away from “the scene”?

Reyes: “We definitely have been off the radar for a bit! We’ve really missed playing.

Relocations and family expansions kept us from being able to get together for many shows but we used the time away from the scene to produce a piece of work that we are extremely proud of and excited to share.

Speaking of family expansions, Brett and his wife Kristen are expecting their first child this

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May; we’re super excited for them!”

CVW: What’s it been like for you and your boyfriend, Jake Fimbres (The Dirty X’s), since you moved to the Northwest? Dare I ask if you have missed the desert?

Reyes: “We just finished our first year in Portland and I think we’ve got the hang of things now, it was definitely an adjustment!

The desert runs through Jake’s veins, he’s happy anywhere but he is meant for the dirt. Personally, I prefer the rain and cold to the heat so I’m digging it here for the time being. We both do really miss the desert and everyone in it though so we’re glad to know we’ll be back in California soon!”

CVW: What’s the music community like in Portland and have you performed anywhere out there?

Reyes: “With school being so timeconsuming and the guys having young kids, we haven’t had a chance to bring Caxton to Portland, OR; but Jake and I have seen a bunch of our favorite artists play here over the last year and can say that this city has one of the greatest collection of venues for music! I’d love to hit some of these places on our next tour.”

CVW: I know you are pursuing a career in Speech Pathology. Where are you in the

process and when the hell are you coming back??!!

Reyes: “Soon, I swear! Jake and I are always conscious of when we’re moving back.

I’m doing really well in my program and am doubling up on classes next term to graduate even faster; I’m back in class two days after our record release show! Right now, it’s looking like Spring/Summer 2020. We can’t wait to be close to everyone again.

CVW: Was it laborious for you and the band being separated from each other in the midst of completing The Devil I Know? What has been the biggest challenge and blessing?

Reyes: “The distance between all of us definitely contributed to the duration of the process and was by far the biggest challenge in finishing The Devil I Know. Our studio is currently located in Oakland, CA so retakes and little edits aren’t the simple drive downtown like they were for Plotting A Murder. We took road trips together and flew separately to get the job done. It was a lot of hard work but that was probably the biggest blessing as well. Not having the ability to make a record quickly also kept us from releasing an unfinished product. So while it was laborious, it was a labor of love. They say good things come to those who wait so we’ll see!”

CVW: Locally, Brett has been the most visible with his “other” awesome rock and roll band Reborn by the Sunshine. What have Adam and Brian been up to?

Reyes: “Brian has been spending time with his girls and has been teaching them to play drums. He sends us videos in our group text all the time; it’s pretty cute to see how much they love it. When Adam wasn’t mixing the record, he was brushing up on his production skills. He records different artists playing live in studio for a popular podcast and rumor has it he’s even playing a little bass and drums around town.”

CVW: Caxton is one of the best bands to come out of the Coachella Valley in the last ten years. What is your vision for the next ten years?

Reyes: “It’s still hard for us to digest that it has actually been that long. We feel like we’ve come so far from where we started… it has really been a journey. Sometimes we see old

BY NOE GUTIERREZ photos of us on tour and we look like babies!

Reflecting on all the amazing experiences and opportunities we’ve had makes us more grateful than anything. Our vision for the next ten years is to stay close, keep writing/ recording, play whenever possible, and work on getting our tunes used commercially in television and film.”

CVW: The Devil I Know will be released 3/30/19. You’re also releasing it on vinyl.

What are you anticipating most?

Reyes: “There are certainly some nerves that come with releasing our first full-length album in 8 years. Are people going to like it?

Are they going to care? But after all that wears off, it’s just pure excitement. Like everyone, we were crushed when the 2017 CV Music Awards was halted due to the power issues. It was the first time in a long time that we were going to be playing as a full band and we were debuting a song we had just written. Sadly, we weren’t able to make it back for the redo of the event so when we play What We’re Made Of (Old News) at the Date Shed, there will be a sense of fulfillment there for sure.”

CVW: How much of The Devil I Know was written before you left the Coachella Valley?

Surdin: “Well, we have “Maybe Next Time” and “Uproar” on this album. Both songs were written long before Christina left but were never recorded; just songs we played live, so it was fun to give those a new voice. There is also a track called “Same Air” that we had been sitting on for years but it never worked until now. The remaining tracks were all written before she moved as well, it was the recording process that was more disjointed. We had all the instruments recorded before Christina moved but she had to fly down to record the vocals. We only had 48 hours to get every single vocal lead, harmony, and double, recorded for the entire album. It made for a whirlwind couple of days but she killed it!”

CVW: How different is The Devil I Know from your 2011 Plotting A Murder release in your approach, sound and writing/recording process?

Surdin: “In addition to Plotting A Murder in 2011, we also released a 4-track EP in 2014.

So, in the time where we were off the grid, we put out a compilation that had a mix of them both. For The Devil I Know, we wanted to experiment more and use analog gear as much as possible. Where our previous recordings were mixed primarily in the computer, this time we used an analog/digital hybrid setup by tracking and summing mixes on a 24-track Midas console, used Universal Audio 4110 mic preamps, experimented with different ribbon and tube mics and a slew of analog compressors and EQs. We didn’t want to come back after a few years and sound like a completely different band but at the same time, we knew our style would naturally evolve. Of course we had to break

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com out the analog tape delay used on Plotting A Murder, but we looked for new creative ways to utilize it from layering vocals to making the snare sound like it’s breaking down.

Our approach is always to write songs that are inclusive and inviting without sacrificing intellect. The recording process was different as we mentioned, but the feelings behind this release are different too. In 2011, we had our Plotting A Murder record release at Date Shed and played with The Ataris. Even though it wasn’t our first album, it was our first real album and we were stoked to be coming into our own. That show almost felt like a coming out party, whereas this release feels more like a homecoming. It’s going to be a special feeling to see the same faces from back then still in the crowd supporting us now.”

CVW: Your record release show is 3/30/19 at the Date Shed. You have Blasting Echo, The Dirty X’s and Long Duk Dong on the bill.

What are you looking forward to most?

Reyes: “First of all, we couldn’t ask for a better lineup! Each of these bands brings a fierce energy to their performances and we’re extremely lucky to have them with us for this show. For us, playing this show is like getting to reveal a secret. We’ve been holding on to these songs for so long now that we’re about to burst! The secrets are finally coming out and we can’t wait to hear what you think of them.”

CVW: Your single, The Devil I Know, sounds like the next step in the evolution of Caxton. It’s dark and has that familiar Caxton stroke and strum while having an air of maturity both lyrically and musically. How would you describe the album as a whole?

Surdin: “This album definitely has the

essence of who we have always been with shades of new influence. Lyrically, it’s a collection of stories and happenings since we last spoke. Some are darker than others.

We wanted to push ourselves to take risks we hadn’t before and it feels like we accomplished that. We hope to elicit a range of emotions from whoever is listening to the story, as there were a variety involved in telling it.”

CVW: Why was it important for you to release the album on vinyl as well?

Surdin: “As this record was coming into existence, one thing was certain: we were putting it on vinyl. We grew up with our parents records and eventually created our own collections. Music just sounds better on vinyl…it feels better. It was a challenge we hadn’t tackled yet and we felt strongly that this was the time.”

CVW: Anything else you’d like to add for our readers?

Surdin: “In addition to the vinyl, every album purchase also includes a free digital download code! In fact, we encourage giving a listen-through with good headphones. We spent a great deal of time on the details for this record. There are moments of intentional panning and other effects that help develop the vibe. That being said… however you listen, thank you for listening! We’ll see you at the Date Shed!”

Date Shed - 50725 Monroe Street Indio, CA 92201 Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com caxtonmusic.com Watch the official music videos of The Devil I Know & Maybe Next Time at youtube. com/CAXTONmusic.

March 21 to March 27, 2019

AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY FILM FILM FESTIVAL (AMDOCS) ROLLS OUT RECORD YEAR FOR FILMS

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ure to be the event’s largest festival to date, the American Documentary Film Festival and Film Fund (AmDocs) announces a full slate of documentary and animated works from around the world.

Located in the cultural mecca of Palm Springs, AmDocs has secured its place as one of the Coachella Valley’s premier and beloved events. For 2019, the festival received a record number of submissions and will be screening approximately 200 films, with about half being either world or North American/U.S. Premieres in what is the largest documentary only festival on the west coast.

Among the works being exhibited are films focused on indigenous people’s rights, women’s equity in society, environmental trends, celebrity and historical biopics, cutting edge and socially relevant topics.

The festival’s popular opening night spectacular will feature Sean Sherman, founder of the company The Sioux Chef.

Sean is a James Beard award-winning chef, specializing in the reintroduction of native foods as a dining and healthy alternative option. In cooperation with the Culinary Institute Of Rancho Mirage High School, The Sioux Chef will prepare some indigenous food tasters coupled with wine in advance of the ticket holders entering the theatre screening along the red carpet. The opening night film selections will include native people’s stories, including Sacheen, which

tells the story of Sacheen Littlefeather who went on stage in place of Marlon Brando in 1973 to protest the treatment of Native Americans. Sacheen Littlefeather will be on hand for the screening.

For closing night, the festival will share RBG the multiple award-winning film about perhaps the most popular and inspiring Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Given the awareness of women’s place in society and issues involving justice, RBG is a great way to close out the weeklong festival.

Other highlights during the seven-day festival include a new film about Ed Asner who is scheduled to appear, as well as works on Olympia Dukakis, Douglas Fairbanks, Frank Capra, Dr. Angela Lauria, Clint Arthur and others.

AmDocs continues to expand its robust education outreach program which shares films throughout the community with partnerships that include the Palm Springs Unified School District, Jewish Family Services, and this year adding free access to any screening to Marines from 29 Palms who show proof of identification. The education outreach series includes works on the arts, sciences, history and environmental activism.

For tickets and more information on films and programs, go to: americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com AmDocs, Seeing The Bigger Picture

SEAN SHERMAN, FOUNDER OF THE SIOUX CHEF

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March 21 to March 27, 2019

CONSIDER THIS

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he hourglass never really runs out of sand, you get to the end and you just turn it upside down again/It’s like a book where the story never ends, the plot keeps turning around.”

That’s Patty Griffin waxing philosophical on “Hourglass,” a song featured on her brand-new album, simply entitled Patty Griffin. It follows a two-year battle with breast Cancer.

Patty grew up in Maine, the youngest of seven children. As a kid, her dad bought her the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper album for her birthday, it changed her life, inspiring her to buy a guitar for $50.00. By the age of 16, she was composing her own songs. A brief marriage following college took her to Florida, before she landed in Boston.

As the marriage ended, she decided to pursue a career in music.

She made her bones playing local Boston Folk clubs. Rather quickly, her demo tape reached A&M Records and they offered her a deal. The label added touches of piano and guitar to her simple but eloquent songs and Living With Ghosts was released, as is, in 1996.

Her debut easily encompassed the genres of Folk, Country and Rock, but Red, her 1998 follow-up was more demanding, adding elements of Trip-Hop to the mix. Surprisingly, A&M passed on her third effort, entitled Silver Bell, so she split the label and quickly landed at ATO, Dave Matthews’ artist-friendly boutique label, distributed by BMG. Re-recording some Silver Bell cuts along with some new songs, the new album was entitled 1000 Kisses and arrived in 2002.

For that record, she upped her game considerably, creating indelible character studies like “Chief,” “Making Pies” and “Rain.” Other musicians took notice, and artists as disparate as Dixie Chicks, Bette Midler, Emmylou Harris Solomon Burke and Jessica Simpson began covering Patty’s songs.

She followed 1000 Kisses with an array of impeccably crafted records. Between 2003 and 2007 she released the live Kiss In Time, Impossible Dream and Children Running Through. Three years later she teamed with musician/producer Buddy Miller and recorded Downtown Church, an album of Traditional Gospel Songs, plus three originals.

After four previous nominations, she won her first Grammy.

Her association with Buddy led to her next high profile project, joining Robert Plant’s new band. In the years before Led Zeppelin, the

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would-be Golden God of Rock fronted a group called Band Of Joy. He resurrected the moniker for a new ensemble that included Buddy, singersongwriter Darrell Scott, drummer Marco Giovino, bassist Byron House and Patty.

The ‘60s incarnation of BOJ was primarily a Blues-Rock outfit, the 21st century version became a wicked combo-platter of Blues, Folk, Country, Soul and Americana. Front and center was the combustible vocal chemistry between Robert and Patty. That frisson spilled over into their personal lives as well, and the couple began splitting their time between Patty’s house in Austin and Great Britain.

Her next solo outing, 2013’s American Kid was triggered by the terminal illness and death of her beloved dad, Lawrence Joseph Griffin.

The record split the difference between a tender farewell and a celebration of life. In the tradition of the Byrds and the Book Of Ecclesiastes, it offered a time to mourn and a time to dance.

Featuring two duets with Robert Plant it hit #36 on the Billboard charts.

Predictably, A&M (now a subsidiary of the monolithic Universal Music Group), tried to cashin on her success, by releasing Silver Bell in 2014.

They even had the, um nerve to market it as her “long-lost album.” It was a wonderful addition to her canon, and a boon for longtime fans. Around this time Patty and Robert amicably parted ways.

While promoting his excellent Lullaby And…The Ceaseless Roar album he blamed the break-up on his “Black Country moods.”

A year later, Patty returned with her ninth studio effort Servant Of Love. The album explored the emotional fall-out from her breakup and also delved into some pointed social commentary. It netted her a seventh Grammy nomination.

Although her breast cancer was diagnosed early, the road to recovery was arduous, for a time she lost her voice and wondered if she would be able to make a living. But she persevered through exhausting treatment, and when she felt up to it, began recording music in her house with longtime collaborator Craig Ross.

The result is a relatively intimate affair.

The record opens tentatively with the Countrified chanson “Mama’s Worried.” It’s just Patty and rippling Flamenco guitar notes. Her expressive voice equal parts Torch and Twang as she unspools a tale of a working single mother with the weight of the world on her shoulders.

The lyrics conjure up images of James M. Cain’s “Mildred Pierce,” the (fictional) prideful, maternal warrior who managed make ends meet during the Great Depression; “She starts singing in the morning, she works and sings all day/ Singing sad, singing low, for a while the worry goes away.” It’s a haunting tableau.

Patty continues that novelistic approach on three more tracks, offering rich narrative touches.

On “Had A Good Reason,” she effortlessly inhabits a young daughter whose mother has abandoned her. The instrumentation is barebones, just Patty and her guitar, addressing a mother in absentia; “I guess you’re never gonna come back for me Ma, with a suitcase of pretty dresses and shoes/One for you and one for me Ma, and perfume for the ladies looking after me too.” There’s no guilt, no blame. In fact, she completely absolves the mother, rendering the song all the more heartbreaking.

On “Boys Of Tralee” the instrumentation fuses propulsive acoustic guitars and piquant

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percussion. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of the immigrant saga. For centuries now people have suffered hardship and unimaginable sacrifice, making their way to America, the promised land, crossing oceans (or rivers), hoping for opportunity. In the 1800s, the Irish were as reviled (by certain segments of the population), as Mexicans and Central Americans today. This story centers on four boys from Ireland voyaging to North America for factory jobs, only three make it; “One morning our boy Tommy lay dying beside me, cold and sick and dying and blue was what we found/Before he took his last breaths the ship’s sailors found him, before he took his last breath they tossed him in to drown.”

“Bluebeard” is dour and menacing, marrying French Folklore to the American Murder Ballad tradition, propelled by a pair of acoustic guitars, two (!) marimbas, distant cello, and supple bass lines. Gothic and brooding, the lyrics center on a clear-eyed maiden who marries a man whose “eyes were black and his beard was blue.” Despite familial warnings she pledges her love and loyalty, but when she betrays his trust, discovering his deepest secret, he exacts vengeance; “The man came home to take her life, to cut her throat with a cold gray knife to lay her there with all the rest/Blood and bones and faded dress, to cast her in the deepest darkness.”

Rest assured, this record isn’t nonstop sturm und drang. More than a couple of tracks are buoyant and lively. The aforementioned “Hourglass” splits the difference between Gypsy Jazz and New Orleans Second Line. Strummy acoustic guitar is buttressed by a high-stepper rhythm, woozy trombone, fluttery organ and angular bass. As Patty channels her inner Bessie Smith a prickly, syncopated guitar solo echoes the late great Django Reinhardt. Despite sage advice that cautions “Don’t go swimming where the river’s too deep,” Patty quietly ignores the admonition; “I knew all along that it just wasn’t me, I went swimming in the river with the ghosts and debris/Shouldn’t a person at least try to be free, instead of giving up and just pretending to be?”

“The Wheel” is also a playful back porch ramble accented by gutbucket guitars and a swivel-hipped rhythm. However, the lyrics are deadly serious, referencing the continued Black Lives Matter struggle, and specifically, the murder of Eric Garner. Police attempted to arrest him in Staten Island, he resisted and a police officer got him in an (illegal) chokehold.

Asthmatic and obese, he complained 11 times that he couldn’t breathe, before becoming unconscious. By this time, three uniformed and two plainclothes officers were surrounding one guy, whose crime was selling loose cigarettes.

As they waited for an ambulance, none of the officers attempted to resuscitate Garner. He had a heart attack and died en route to the hospital.

Patty’s rage is palpable as she sketches out the horrific details; “Here’s a song about a man, about a man I never met, here’s a song about a man, about a man I can’t forget/Choked to death by a policeman, said he could not catch his breath, choked to death by a policeman, for selling single cigarettes.”

The album’s best tracks seem to look inward.

“Where I Come From” is powered by slippery acoustic riffs, lonesome lap steel and a chugging backbeat. Patty offers a warts-and-all portrait of a hometown suffering economic hardship and cultural ennui, but there’s still some beauty to be had. On the break, sun-dappled baritone guitar connects with lilting lap steel. As she wryly notes, sometimes your hometown is a state of mind; “I wanted to run away as fast as I could get, no matter where I’ve been, I can’t escape who I am.”

“River” is her attempt to emulate the late Leon Russell’s epochal “A Song For You.” Expansive yet intimate, the song is anchored by cascading guitar riffs, lowing cello, swooping lap steel, pliant piano, somber bass and chunky percussion. It’s Patty’s melismatic vocals, vulnerable one minute, indominable the next, that lifts this song to the stratosphere. She probably has someone else in mind, but she could just as easily be talking about herself; “You don’t need to save her or teach her to behave/ Just let her arms unwind, ever changing and undefined, she’s a river.”

Finally, “Luminous Places” is an aching ballad that blends finger-picked filigrees, sparkly piano and mournful cello. The lyrics explore the fragility of life and the inevitability of defeat, bookended by incandescent piano and elevated, as always,

by Patty’s patented Happy/sad delivery.

Two tracks, “What Now” and “Coins” include some vocal assists from Robert Plant. The former asks three simple questions; “Where to, what next, what now?” The latter is cloaked by swirly arpeggios; cryptic lyrics give no quarter as the erstwhile Golden God shades her rough-hewn vocals with his own davening style.

The album’s final two songs seem to revisit their relationship. “What I Remember” is stripped down to billowy Spanish guitar and Patty’s plaintive vocals. Her recollection adds a soupcon of sentiment; “Here’s what I remember, it was really that tender, the day I gave my heart away, the day that I surrendered.” The 13 song set closes with “Just The Same;” an aching postmortem, just Patty on piano pouring out her heart. Here, she makes peace with the past; “Nothing could ever make me love you less, though I confess I’ve tried and wished I could, made of stardust and loneliness, and so many things I’ve never understood/I told myself we were not the same, that I would rise and rise and never fall, I told myself we were not the same, but we’re just the same after all.” It’s an evocative end to brilliant record.

When Patty Griffin sings, it cuts to your very soul. If she sounds sad, you’re sad. When she seems exhilarated, you are too. Her voice is a force of nature that demands your full attention.

You can’t resist her, but why would you try?

ARTSCENE

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March 21 to March 27, 2019

BY ANGELA ROMEO

HALTER AND THE DESTRUCTION OF ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

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ric Mack was born in Columbia Maryland in 1987. During his career he has garnered several prestigious award and commissions. His work is architecture is motion and is a study of structures against surfaces and systems. He described his work as visual sheet music.

Halter, with its billowing fabric stretched across the classic California gas station, did for a brief moment, reflect that sheet music.

On March 12, 2019 Artist Eric N. Mack made this announcement on his Instagram feed: “I am overwhelmed by the news that my work Halter was vandalized, burned, and stolen from its Desert X site yesterday. As I process the loss of this artwork that I and many others worked tirelessly to realize, I am only pacified by the knowing that many visitors experienced and appreciated it as it was. While the violence and hate enacted on this installation is astounding, I will not allow for this disregard to become a gesture that obstructs nor defines this work of art.”

The installation was located at 99021 Grapefruit Boulevard and Vander Veer Road in Mecca. It was, as the Artist noted, found “vandalized, burned, and stolen” from this site. No one has claimed responsibility and the “why” remains unanswered.

Halter was an ambitious installation of Desert X. This site-specific work took a quintessential California gas station and draped the abandoned building in colorful fabrics. The site is reminiscent of a time when a gas station was the last bastion of comfort between endless miles of road. It was that gas tanks were filled, legs stretched and a cold drink was found. Mack gave visitors that similar reconnection. At Halter, visitors were able to have the same respite experience – walking between the blowing fabrics that created a tent and an umbrella from the elements.

Mack further describes his work in these terms “Rhythm is the basis of our

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visual world, from the windows and tile arrangements found in our homes, to the composition of plant life and oceanic creatures. Most every form of matter that we acknowledge throughout our daily lives possess the evidence of rhythmic life. Rhythm structures tone and sound. It gives shape to speech, melody, dance, poetry, and the human body. Without rhythm light, sound, and other forms could not be differentiated from one another as it is their frequency or rhythmic waveforms that define them” Those fortunate to have seen halter did share that architectural rhythm. The installation made great use of the desert’s natural beauty and natural resources. The wind created a unique, non-repeating sound as it blew through the building and the fabrics. The building was, again for a brief time, reconnected to its base. Halter never took away from its desert environment. Rather, Halter gave the discarded man-made intrusion a new life.”

Why Halter was destroyed will likely remain a mystery. The destruction of art in any place for any reason is a cause for concern – most often our freest expression of freedom is the first to be suppressed.

Or, perhaps, Halter is the true essence of Desert X, a site-specific work that it fell captive to the harshness and often experienced desolation of the desert.

For more information on Desert X visit desertx.org.

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PET PLACE

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TIPS FOR FINDING A MISSING DOG

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ave you ever had a beloved dog go missing? When I was growing up, my family’s Australian Shepherd dog named Caesar went missing from our walled in back yard. Back then, there was no social media and no microchipping. We searched everywhere for him, but he was never found, and his disappearance remains a heartbreaking mystery. You wonder if your pet is still alive. If so, are they well cared for? Did they end up in a shelter? Here are some tips should your dog go missing, and some things to protect him in advance.

MICROCHIP & ID TAG - Dogs need to wear a collar with an engraved ID tag with their human’s cell phone number at all times. This enables anyone finding him, including animal control, to contact you immediately. PetSmart and Petco have machines that engrave tags with phone numbers and pet’s name. Any veterinarian can microchip your pet with your contact information.

CREATE A FLYER - Boiler plates to make flyers with your dog’s photo can be obtained from bestfriends.org or petbond.com. Find a teenager to help you if you are not compute savvy. It helps if you indicate there is a reward.

Post flyers on local bulletin boards including Petco, Starbucks, vet clinics, grooming salons, and telephone poles in the neighborhood

MEET RAFIKI This amazing 1 ½ year old boy has personality plus. He loves going for walks outdoors in his harness! Rescued by ForeverMeow.org. Call (760)335-6767 to adopt.

MEET CHEVY Chevy is 15 lbs of doggie fun, about 2 years old.

Rescued by Loving All Animals Pet Rescue Center, he appears to be a Pug/ Beagle mix. Chevy loves children, and would make a great family dog.

Call (760) 398-7722.

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where he went missing. Be sure to post a flyer on the lost & found bulletin board at your county shelter. Pass out flyers to postal workers, gardeners, utility workers, tree trimmers, security guards, and others who spend time outdoors in your community. Take a current photo of your dog NOW so that you are prepared.

MAKE SIGNS - Signs can be posted on telephone poles with a staple gun, in areas where school children gather, at dog parks, and at intersections controlled by traffic lights. You need to make big, colorful, eye catching signs.

SOCIAL MEDIA - Post your dog’s photo on Facebook and ask your friends to SHARE and TAG. This is a way to reach a large number of people in your community and beyond. Ask local animal welfare groups to post on their pages. Include your telephone number and the city where the animal went missing. Local communities have Facebook pages designed to reunite missing pets with their owners including LOST & FOUND PETS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY. Post your missing animal on pawboost. com. Post an ad in the local newspaper in the “missing pets” section.

NEXTDOOR.COM - Thousands of missing pets found their way home through www.

Nextdoor.com, a free private social network for your neighborhood community. This is also a

great site to post a stray animal you find.

GO DOOR TO DOOR IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD - In many cases, your dog is somewhere in the immediate neighborhood.

Search a 20-block radius within your home by car and on foot. One dog jumped out of a shopping cart in the Walmart parking lot, only to be found a week later still hanging around behind Walmart. Call his name loudly as he could be in someone’s back yard. The best time to search is early morning or at night when there is less noise. Children are often a good source of information about pets in the neighborhood or stray animals they have spotted.

CHECK LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS - Go in person to your local public shelter since you are the best one to recognize your pet. All shelters check for microchips and ID tags, but

sometimes collars and ID tags get lost. Return to the shelter every few days. Check shelters within a 50 mile radius in case he was picked up by someone traveling. Check their “Found” book and the “Dead Animal” book.

CHECK PETHARBOR.COM, CRAIGSLIST, AND FIDOFINDER.COM - Check Craigslist for “FOUND” animals. Be sure to check the section for “animals for sale”, in case someone picked up your animal and is trying to sell it for profit.

MAKE A TRAIL TO YOUR HOME WITH YOUR CLOTHING - Cut up a piece of clothing that has your scent, such as a T-shirt, and leave small pieces of the garment over the blocks leading up to your home. Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, and this may lead them back home.

ORGANIZE A SEARCH PARTY - Gather friends to meet at Starbucks. Supply them with coffee and arm them with flyers. Map out the area each person needs to cover.

DON’T GIVE UP! - Most missing pets are returned to their owners within a short time, while others show up months later. Some that are microchipped turn up years later in shelters thousands of miles away. Unneutered male dogs are much more likely to run away, yet another reason to sterilize your pet. Please email me any additional ideas you have to locate a missing dog.

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THE VINO VOICE

March 21 to March 27, 2019

BY RICK RIOZZA

ILLUMINATING LUNA VINEYARDS

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ur last column previewing this weekend’s ninth annual Palm Desert Food & Wine Fest, offered a shout-out to some of our favorite wineries to be pouring at our valley’s illustrious culinary event. Purposefully, I concluded that article with a tease, writing, “I’d like to bring to light Luna Vineyards,” I introduced the lovely wine wise gal about-our-desert, Heidi Daniels, who is Luna’s representative, and the fact that she will be pouring Luna’s luscious world class wines—and then we just saluted, cheers!

But it’s the perfect time now to remind vino lovers to treat themselves to a fun weekend of wine and food tastings—and, to be sure to lock-in the Luna Vineyards booth location at the festival to meet with Heidi and to taste through her stellar portfolio of wines.

Truth be told—Luna Vineyards always sounds like a familiar wine. And that’s a good thing! It has the feeling and the aura of a new wine label on-the-block, but I can recall the days back then when this winery rushed to the head-of-the-class with its prominent replanting of Italian vines such as Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, and many other of our lovable romantic vines to Napa Valley. To boot: They were the first family-owned winery to plant the visionary Italian varietal of—wait for it— Pinot Grigio! on the estate vineyard, on the eastern hillside of the Silverado Trail.

I even remember holding on to their iconic cobalt-blue wine bottles that always made a standing statement on any shelf at the wine shop. But whether then or in the now, we wine enthusiasts have always considered Luna Vineyards as a premium wine producer. We know when purchasing a bottle of this stuff, we’re in for a quality wine drinking experience; Napa Valley wine making at its best.

So often these wine columns get you all worked up with fancy wine reviews of bottles you may or may not actually get to taste— leaving one a little high and dry, so to speak.

The really good news here, is that the wine I’m previewing below will be available for tasting your heart’s content at this weekend event— to the Moon baby!

As mentioned in last week’s article, we met with Spenser’s Restaurant’s somm, Andre De Carteret to taste through the latest Luna experience; unbelievably, Heidi will be pouring those same eight wonderful world class wines; four Portfolio Collective and four Winemaker’s Reserve Collective. So let’s get to our comments quick: 2017 Pinot Grigio—An Italian-style California Pinot Grigio with the unique blending of 8% Viognier to enhance the aromatics in keeping the wine interesting and refreshing, with aromas of apricot and Meyer lemon and a palate of brisk citrus notes, nice and round. The wine should be a hit in our desert area; look for it at the venues mentioned below.

2017 aCrisp Chardonnay—This can be considered a modern style of Chardonnay.

So many of my customers at the wine aisle, ask for this type of wine. Just 30% malolactic fermentation took place in neutral oak barrels before transfer to stainless steel to age 6 months. It’s the best of both worlds: light, bright, and refreshing along with your favorite Chardonnay nuance and undertones.

2016 Asylum Zinfandel—You Lodi Zinners will rejoice. This wine is big, brash, and bold.

Bramble fruit, black tea, baking spices—you know the drill. Add a bit of Petite Verdot for depth of flavor and age it in French and American oak for over a year and a half and you’ve got your Zin-ful passions satiated.

2016 Lunatic Red Blend—Now, we’re talking: a Sangiovese/Petite Sirah blend along with a good dose of Alicante Bouschet & Tempranillo. Are you kidding? This wine illuminates the lush life over at Luna.

Overflowing aromas of blueberry, blackberry, vanilla, and nutmeg compliment the palate of boysenberry compote with underlying notes of bacon and hints of violet.

The Winemaker’s Collection: 2017 Chardonnay, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley.

This wine opens with aromas of lemon, honey and oak. It’s full-bodied—it’s a full on dinner wine, with a backbone of citrus, green apple, toasted almond with an oaky-buttery finish.

This is definitely the wine for a Chardonnay connoisseur. Gold Medal—San Francisco Chronicle Competition.

2017 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara. We all know the fanfare of a Santa Rita Pinot Noir—they’re heavy hitters. But often times we want to taste the nuances of that hot wind swept area without the fullbody slam. So here you go! This is an elegant feminine-style, if you will, pinot with delicate aromas of bright raspberry and strawberry with nuances of smoke, oak and earth, which all move into the palate. Serve this as the appealing aperitif or with a fancy meal.

2016 Sangiovese, Oakville/Calistoga, Napa Valley. Like its Italian heritage, this is a serious food wine—mangia! Mangiare! e bevi! This wine opens with intoxicating aromas of black raspberry and violets with a hint of black pepper. Full bodied with ripe cherry and toffee—you sangio fans know the complexities and you know the dishes to match.

2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville/St. Helena, Napa Valley. I know California Cab lovers—you love the bold and the beautiful.

This bottling is the classic Napa Valley style of what you desire; it’s why you became a wine lover. Find aromas & flavors of ripe black currant, black cherry, and plum with background notes of anise, vanilla and cedar; plush, elegant, firm & structured. It completes the dinner.

We’ll see you this weekend—Cheers! And the good news continues around our valley.

Look for Luna Vineyard’s wine served at our favorite local venues such as Trio, Cork & Fork, Arnold Palmer’s, La Brasserie, Solano’s Bar & Grill, Ristorante Mamma Gina, the Renaissance Hotel Esmeralda, Tradition Golf Club, and sold at Jensens.

Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival at The Gardens on El Paseo; 73545 El Paseo, West Side Upper Level Parking Deck; Palm Desert CA Luna Vineyards 2921 Silverado Trail Napa, California 94558 707-255-5862 Info@LunaVineyards.com

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ Pedro Le Bass 9pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Tyler Simmons 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Sounds by Touchtunes 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Rob Carter Trio w/ Brian Dennigan 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Industry Night w/ Guy Worden 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 Johnny Meza and Co. 6-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:30-9:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Lipstick hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESMOND’S @ THE S; RM; 760-328-2111 TBA 5-8pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 TBA 8-10pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Barry Baughn Blues Band 5:30-8:30pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Patricia Welsh 6-9pm

HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-6563444 DJ 10pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 9pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 DJ Alex Harrington 7pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ Dynamite Draw 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Cold Cave, Adult and Vowws 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Stand Up Comedy w/ Aubree Sweeney and more.. 8:30pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Sharon Sills 6:30pm ROWAN; PS; 760-904-5015 TBA 6-9pm 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 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Mike Cosley 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 4:30-6pm, The Refills 6:30-10pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 Derek Jordan Gregg 5-8pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Trio NV 5-8pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Linda Peterson 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Banda Night w/ Banda Sin Nombre and DJ Markuz Area 9pm

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19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Live Music 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ Luxxury 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Avenida 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Live Music 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Queer Cactus Presents: Gisselle Wpp and the Night Owls, The Sol Suns, Plastic Ruby and Blue Sun 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Bill Gulino 4-7:15pm, Patrick Morris, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7:30-11pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 212 Band 8:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Chase Martinez 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm

CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 6:30-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:30-9:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Viva Friday’s w/ DJ Banks 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT FOX; PD; Wyldsky 9pm DESMOND’S @ THE S; RM; 760-328-2111 Slim Man 5:30-9pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228-1199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Gina Carey 5:30-8:30pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-6563444 Karaoke w/ KJ Marjovi 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 The Sweat Act, Robotic Humans and Blasting Echo 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 Nacho Bustillos 8:30pm 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 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LA FE WINE BAR; PD; 760-565-1430 Lance Riebsomer and Friends 9pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 Morgan Ashley 7pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 Lance Riebsomer and Calvin Williams 7pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 The Klique 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 DJ Jerry 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 TBA 6:30-11pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Bohemio 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-3450222 Hotwyre 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Ryan Bingham and The Americans 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 The Judy Show 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 California Celts 9pm RENAISSANCE; PS; 760-322-6000 Derek Jordan Gregg 6-9pm

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RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 8pm 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 SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SONOMA GRILL; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Stereoflux 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760-3282300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Linda Peterson 5-8pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 “Meet the Corwins” 5:30-7:30pm, The John Stanley King Show 8pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 Jack Ruvio 6pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 DJ Galaxy and the House Whores 5pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 5-7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Rose Mallett 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Fantasy Friday w/ DJ LF and Cali Redd 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev and Bill 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Reverbnation Radio noon, poolside, TBA 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Steppin’ Out 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm BACKSTREET BISTRO; PD; 760-346-6393 Linda Peterson 12:30-3:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 “Candy” House, Techno and Dance Beats w/ DJ Sugarfree 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Rob Carter Trio 7:30-11pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Flogging Seagulls 8:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gennine Francis 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 CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 6:30-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Abie and Natasha 6:30-9:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COACHELLA VALLEY BREWING; TP; 760343-5973 “Hip Hops” Rap & Beer w/ Provoked, WillDaBeast and Thr3 Strykes 7pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 DJ Banks and Mr. Miami 9pm

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SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SONOMA GRILL; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 The Baker 6pm Alien Tribe 9pm DESMOND’S @ THE S; RM; 760-328-2111 Philip THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Reggie Poe Epstein 5:30-9pm “Vision” Alexander 6:30pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760-328w/ DJ Scott 9pm 2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett and Co. 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono and ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228-1199 the Real Deal 7:30pm DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 Live EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Music 7pm Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Jack WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 6:30pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Ruvio 5:30-8:30pm Michael Keeth 6pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 The DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Snapchat Saturdays THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; w/DJ LF and Cali Redd 9pm 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm HARVEY’S LOUNGE; PS; 760-320-6868 SLS Event Group Presents: Vinyl DJ Sets 9pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760-6563444 DJ Ray 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Sunday Funeral and DJ RowLow 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-10pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 Nacho Bustillos 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Bob Allen 6pm JC’S CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0733 Vinny Berry 3-7pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LA FE WINE BAR; PD; 760-565-1430 Vinny Berry 9pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 Eevaan Tre 7pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 Courtney Chambers 5-8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 The Klique 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 TBA 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio NV 6-10pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 HOBP, Dress the Dead and War Cloud 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-3450222 The Orlando’s 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Shadow Mountain Band 5pm, Sara Petite Band 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Joe Posa 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Karr 9pm ROWAN; PS; 760-904-5015 Lance Riebsomer 6-9pm 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

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COMFORT FOOD AND GREEK FAVORITES AWAIT AT TOWNE CENTER CAFÉ

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or home-style favorites and Greek specialties, the Towne Center Café in Palm Desert will serve you well.

It’s our version of a diner here in the Coachella Valley. It has an old school feel, with a counter with immovable chairs, sensible booths, and well, a menu that incorporates American food staples and Greek favorites, something that is for whatever reason, indicative of many diners.

The Towne Center Café delivers on all fronts, with friendly kitschy diner style service, and comforting food that sticks to your ribs.

The Towne Center Café is a sister restaurant to Johns restaurant’s, which has been providing tasty dishes to the Coachella Valley since the 80’s. I first started going to John’s way back when, and was surprised to find out that it also had a hand in the Towne Center Café, which has been in operation for 14 years.

The café is located right across the street from the Westfield Shopping Center, off Town Center Way, near Whole Foods and a new Ramen place that is set to open soon (a review will be coming soon!). It’s central Palm Desert location makes it easy for people to get a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner at the café.

Their menu offers an array of options, and

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mall right across the street, so convenient!

Towne Center Café is located at 44-491 Town Center Way. Palm Desert Ca 92260

also makes for a good read if you’re dining alone and forgot your book or newspaper (old school reference, sorry millennials).

Although breakfast starts when they open at 6am, patrons can order up eggs all day if that’s their thing. Menu items range from sandwiches, salads, burgers and full dinners such as Meatloaf with mashed potatoes.

If it’s Greek that you’re craving, sink your teeth into some of their delicious Gyros (delicious meat with pita bread, onions, tomatoes and cucumber sauce), or perhaps their Souvlaki (pork or chicken skewers with onions, bell peppers and mushrooms), plus other Greek options.

On my visit, I went for a good old fashioned Patty Melt, and my boyfriend ordered up one of their huge omelets with bacon, tomatoes and avocado. My Patty Melt was indeed melty, and came with French fries. The dishes completed the comfort food component that we were seeking, and by looking around the restaurant, it was plain to see that there were other satisfied folks as well.

It’s nice to have a cozy spot to have a casual diner experience right in the middle of Palm Desert at the Towne Center Café.

And hey, just think of how you can work off those collected calories by shopping at the

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here is a huge difference between being a craft beer steward (not the ranking as granted by a cicerone program) and a craft beer snob. Much like the way that hunters are tasked with being stewards of the land, aficionados who are enthusiastic about good beer are the stewards of craft. A craft snob is a pretentiously dishonest consumer whose agenda is to show superiority over others in the craft drinking community by forging an air of exclusivity.

The snob accomplishes this in several ways, usually by claiming a superior palate, which I can tell you, dear reader, is usually not that superior. They’ll claim to taste off-flavors and inconsistencies that other people can’t, and then use this to justify their ability to appreciate only the most elite beers around. Some snobs find glee in gloating superior knowledge, throwing jargon around that you may not be familiar with and referencing hyped beers that you haven’t tried, all in an attempt to impress an image.

The beer snob will make statements like how he used to drink Ballast Point, but not anymore since they “sold out”. If asked what he means by that, the snob may state that the beer doesn’t taste the same since Constellation bought the company; a very objective statement with a strong confirmation bias behind it. The knowledge that there are now big money investors involved in what was once a small and independent company is very distasteful to many who like to feel exclusive. I had a gentleman approach me at the Brewery I

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work at, Brewcaipa Brewing, and he asked me about the new La Quinta taproom that we just opened. No sooner had I started to explain our business model to him, that he interrupted me by saying, “But you guys aren’t trying to get TOO big right? Don’t be like Hangar 24. I was one of their first regulars, I used to go there all the time. Then they got too big and they suck now.” I blinked and smiled and reassured him that our tiny company would remain tiny.

The craft drinking community is very exclusive by nature and would choose to remain as selective and niche as possible, the same way that underground and indie music fans can be. Beers and bands are beloved when they give their fan base a sense of ownership by being small and inaccessible to the mainstream.

If only a handful of people can enjoy it and you’re one of them, there’s a special feeling of intimacy that is catnip to a beer snob.

When Metallica released their Black Album in 1991, it capitulated them to superstardom by introducing them to a mainstream fanbase, which in turn alienated a lot of their original underground fans. Craft beer fans are no different. Any perceived changes are viewed with skepticism and deemed negative, and the craft beer snobs demonize the once indie brewery with glee.

Because the perception of superiority is everything, you will never see a craft snob sully his lips with macro-swill, especially if it’s been touched by the dark side of the force, aka AB InBev. Lagers made with rice or corn are viewed as inferior, most likely because the snob thinks

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that the Reinheitsgebot is somehow relevant to modern brewing. An old Bavarian law that was created to prohibit brewers from using wheat and rye so that bakers wouldn’t have to compete for the ingredients used to make their bread, the Reinheitsgebot allowed only barley, hops, and water to be used in beer (yeast wasn’t yet discovered). When microbreweries (the old term used for craft breweries) like Sierra Nevada and later Stone emerged in the 80’s and 90’s, their approach to beer was to follow the old ways of barley, hops, water and yeast. By the early 2000’s, the idea emerged that a beer made with anything but those four ingredients was inferior.

Although the craft beer snob has been around as long as modern craft has, its his distant cousin, the craft beer hipster that emerged as an unlikely steward of beer.

Gaining the moniker “hipster” for ironically enjoying PBRs as much as they do pastry

stouts, these are beer drinkers that don’t care as much about being exclusivists as they care about being seen drinking retro brands or sobad-it’s-good beer (I may actually fall in this category if I’m being honest with myself). I honestly find Coors Banquet to be a well-made and enjoyable beer, as well as Olympia and Rainier Lagers. I don’t find Budweiser or Miller Genuine Draft to be tasty beers, the same as I don’t find a lot of small craft beers to be very good either. All macro is not the enemy, and people who buy it instead of the beer I craft at Brewcaipa aren’t supporting the evil empire.

Although he owns a bloated sense of selfimportance, the beer snob does actually very little to support the craft beer scene. Most small breweries are beneath his standards, and all larger breweries have lost his interest, so the precious snob is committed to supporting very few breweries, which I suppose is better than none.

It’s okay to like what you like but be aware how painfully obvious it is to everyone else when you are being an elitist who’s just showing off his scene superiority. That’s even worse than the guy who likes Bud Light simply because he’s used to its insipid flavor, because at least that guy’s being honest about his tastes. The snob is only in it for himself. Do not, dear reader, be a beer snob.

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DET. DREW ON THE CASE

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

NOW SHOWING: NANCY DREW AND THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE

bar has been raised very high indeed.

More than a dozen fascinating extras round-out the stunning 4K UHD transfer. And yes, there’s a peek at the much-anticipated upcoming super hero film SHAZAM. Warner Bros Home Entertainment. Recommended.

LAUREL & HARDY COLLECTION

Sophia Lillis is a perfect Nancy Drew. In fact, she’s the best Drew in ages. Casting is critical here. Clearly, this film was made by people who know and care about the source material and beloved protagonist.

Mid-teen Drew is a fine role model for the target audience of young girls who should find this engaging adaptation satisfying and wonderfully entertaining.

The minor characters are all memorable

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and believable. Long-time fans of the Drew series will welcome and embrace this appealing iteration that maintains its wholesomeness along with a few nicely staged scares.

When Carson Drew’s (Sam Trammell) wife dies, he decides to leave Chicago and make a fresh start with his daughter Nancy in River Heights.

But for the 16-year-old, life in the small town is mighty dull. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference.

As luck – or fate– would have it, Nancy gets that opportunity when she is asked to help solve the ghostly activity at the eerie Twin Elms mansion.

How can she explain the creaking footsteps, exploding light bulbs and the ominous creature? Is it the handiwork

of high-school prankster and bully Derek Barnes? On the other hand, is it even remotely possible that the ghost of original owner Malcolm Colfax’s could be back for revenge? Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local “mean girl” Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case in director Katt Shea’s nicely crafted and charming reboot (Nina Fiore wrote the lean screenplay).

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: AQUAMAN

The ocean comes alive in James Wan’s action-packed adventure that spans the vast, visually breathtaking underwater world of the seven seas. Jason Momoa plays the title character and he’s so good that it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role.

Co-stars include Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Dolph Lundgren and Nicole Kidman among other notable players.

Here’s the story: The Atlantean child Orin, son to the Queen of Atlantis (Nicole Kidman), was abandoned as an infant and left to die, however, he was rescued by a kindly lighthouse keeper who adopted the boy as his own son, renaming him Arthur Curry. Able to survive the harshest depths of the ocean and on the surface world above, the child of two worlds grew to be both eventually returning to Atlantis to become their King in addition to being a founding member of the Justice League as Aquaman!

This dazzling film is an example of stateof-the-art of cinema today. It’s what movies can achieve in creating an immersive, hyper realistic big screen world of wonder. The

27 Short Films From the comedy legends’ formative years (1921-1936) In a 10-Hour plus, 2-DVD set.

As a new generation of fans embrace the late-career comedy of Laurel & Hardy in the hit box office biopic Stan & Ollie, this collection film shorts – including some silent films newly restored from the original elements – capture the early years when these two comedy geniuses honed the sight gags and slapstick that propelled them to worldwide fame.

Also included are three bonus shorts– two featuring Laurel & Hardy cameos and one from producer Hal Roach – truly making this set a must-have for any and all L&H fans DISC ONE: The Lucky Dog (1921), 45 Minutes From Hollywood (1926), Duck Soup (1927), Duck Soup (1927/French-Dutch title cards), Battle of the Century (1927), Call of the Cuckoo (1927), Slipping Wives (1927), Do Detectives Think (1927), Their Purple Moment (1928), We Faw Down (1928), Habeas Corpus (1928), Flying Elephants (1928), You’re Darn Tootin’ (1928/Long), Stolen Jools (1931/Bonus) and Mixed Nuts (1934/ Bonus).

DISC TWO: You’re Darn Tootin’ (1928/ Short), The Finishing Touch (1928), Leave ‘em Laughing (1928), That’s My Wife (1929), Liberty (1929), Double Whoopee (1929), Double Whoopee (1929/Talking Version), Angora Love (1929), Big Business (1929), Blotto (1930), Be Big! (1931), Twice Two (1933), The Live Ghost (1934), Tit for Tat (1935) and On the Wrong Trek (1936/ Bonus).

DVD. Scott Entertainment in association with The Film Detective. robin@coachellavalleywkly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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"RUN AWAY"

BY HARLAN COBEN FICTION

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s a parent, there is nearly nothing we wouldn’t do to help or protect our children. In Harlan Coben’s Run Away (Grand Central, 371 pages), one parent crosses an unthinkable line to free their first-born.

The story begins with Simon Greene, a father desperate to find his daughter, Paige.

For reasons he does not know, she dropped out of college and became a junkie. Now, he has a tip that she has been seen singing for money in Central Park. When he tries to rescue his emaciated, drug addled girl, he is thwarted by her vicious boyfriend.

Weeks later, the boyfriend is found murdered and Paige has gone missing. The police suspect the killer may be either Simon or Paige.

Meanwhile, private detective and former FBI agent Elena Ramirez is searching for a missing young man who seems to be connected to the missing girl’s boyfriend. More men are murdered, and Simon and Elena team up in hope to cover more ground to find the missing kids.

It seems the common denominator is the victims were all adopted. But how does Paige fit in? Is she not Simon’s blood daughter?

Run Away is about a family torn apart after a traumatic event, which is kept secret and a father who is frantic to bring his family back

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together.

Drug addiction is a serious dilemma for any family, as it robs not only the life of the addicted, but those who love them. Getting a loved one into treatment can be very difficult and there are no guarantees.

Author Coben is a global bestseller. He does a great job with action and his violence is intense. Coben’s stories always move quickly and there are twists and turns that keep a reader searching for who done it.

Run Away explores the phenomenon of inexpensive and easily available DNA ancestry testing. Where once an adopted child could remain a secret, now a simple test can reveal parents and siblings. There is a significant data bank of DNA, where crime solvers can now go to find suspects or at the very least their relatives.

I loved this idea in the book and found the ancestry information fascinating. The premise that someone is killing off half-siblings so that no claims could be made on an estate could be feasible but is extreme -- although not implausible.

There is a cult in the book that also provided stimulating ideas about what we believe and how we choose to follow those who claim to have “The Truth.” Ironically, the murderers have the most thought-provoking conversations as they blithely go about killing those on their hit list.

Coben is always full of surprises and never hesitates to kill off a likeable character. I really appreciated the energy of the private detective

and never saw her fate coming. I was hoping PI Ramirez would some day get her own literary series.

But, one of the beautiful things about Coben, he is a storyteller first and not bound by popular serial characters. This adds a great deal to the mystery of his stories because at any moment someone may die – and that makes reading Coben really fun.

I thought it was interesting that Coben decided to separate the title into two words as opposed to runaway (intentional? or merely

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS cover design?)

The father, Simon, beats himself up for not being a better dad. He’s a high-powered successful money manager but not a great head-of-household. He scrutinizes his parenting skill and weakness punishing himself for not being able to set his family right. As he pursues his daughter, he realizes Paige is not a runaway, but he has run away from being an engaged father -- until now.

There is no instruction book for parenting.

It may be one of the most challenging roles on the planet. All we can hope for is that we do more good than harm to the ones we love most.

Author Harlan Coben will be speaking at the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory Wednesday, April 10 at 12:00pm as part of the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival Series.

Admission is free.

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

FORE YOUR SAFETY - GOLF IS IN FULL SWING!

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ow that the weather is being more cooperative, Golf is in full swing. Golf really is a very safe sport and if you follow a few basic safety rules injuries can be reduced or eliminated.

Swinging of metal clubs propel golf balls at high speeds. If you’re in the way of either you’re in danger. Following a few basic guidelines can help ensure your safety and that of those around you on the course.

Keep Track of Those Around You. When a golf club is in your hands and you are preparing to swing, it is your responsibility to make sure that your playing partners are a safe distance away from you. Never swing a golf club when another golfer is close to you. Practice makes perfect but be a little extra cautious on practice swings, when it’s easy for golfers to let their guard down.

Don’t hit your ball until you are confident that any golfers up ahead are out of your range.

Be Heads Up. Even when it’s not your turn to hit, stay aware of your surroundings. Fore Pete’s Sake, Cover Up When You Hear It! Yell “Fore” as loud as you can if you suspect someone may be in danger. This is the universal word of warning in golf. If you hear it, cover up, cover behind your golf bag, tree, cart, (or friend) and cover your head with your arms. Make yourself a smaller target, and protect your head.

Patience: A virtue desired by many possessed by few! Yes, there are those occasions when a very slow group is ahead of yours, and frustration takes over. We’ve all seen it or know them. That “special” person who gets angry and tee’s up intentionally hitting into the slow-playing group ahead. If you’re ever tempted to do this, don’t! It’s very rare, but golfers have been killed after being struck by golf balls. Many have been injured. Just take a deep breath and enjoy the scenery.

Drive Safely. Driving a golf cart isn’t a difficult

thing to do. Observe all safety rules. Don’t hang your feet out of the cart while it’s in motion; don’t go off-roading over bumpy terrain; don’t drive at full speed around curves or down steep hills. Don’t let small children drive the cart. Don’t drive the cart if you’ve had a few too many beers.

And watch out for other golf carts at points where paths cross.

Sunscreen! Protect your skin by always using a strong sunscreen. Wear a wide-brimmed cap to keep the sun off your face.

Add Fluids … (No, not Beer!) the Right Kind of Fluids... If you’re playing golf under the sun on a hot day, you’ll be sweating off a lot of body fluids.

Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of water.

Lightning. At the very first sign of lightning, head for the Clubhouse. If caught out in the open and unable to find shelter, get away from your clubs, your golf cart, water and trees, and remove metal spikes if wearing them. If in a group, group members should remain at least 15 feet apart. If you feel a tingling sensation or the hair on your arms stands up, crouch in a baseball catcher’s position, balancing on the balls of your feet. Fold your arms in front of your knees, keep your feet together and your head forward.

Time to Take Off, I Mean - Tee Off! Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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ith the NCAA championships under way and seemingly every ad referring to ‘March Madness,’ I got to thinking of all of the real madness has been going on around us of late. Most of us have heard of the tragic New Zealand mosque shootings, the Boeing 737 Max crashes that led to the planes ultimate grounding as well as the widespread college cheating scandal.

The concept that the wealthy can buy their way into any university is not news to most of us. The fact that it went on as long as it did with so many people involved excluding a school administrator or a board member was the real surprise.

It should come as no surprise that Premier Li Keqiang, the second most powerful person in China, stated that the Chinese government does not tell Chinese companies to spy on their behalf. What would have been news is if China actually admitted to their rampant and

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decades old illegal behavior that would land you or me in jail in any country in the world including China.

Speaking of alleged liars, have you ever tried La Croix sparkling water? It comes in a number of unique flavors like blackberry, cucumber and apricot. La Croix takes pride in stating that their bubble-infused waters are pure and made only of natural ingredients.

This claim was challenged in a lawsuit filed last year that alleges that La Croix includes synthetic ingredients in their sparking water such as limonene, linalool proionate and linalool. These synthetic products can be found in cancer drugs and cockroach insecticide while having the potential to cause kidney damage. The lawsuit is based on as yet unsealed analysis of La Croix products at the University of Georgia Center for Applied Isotopes. La Croix response has been to deny the claims and not much more. Four months

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later and in response to rapidly falling sales, La Croix’ billionaire CEO, Nick Caporella, compared managing the beverage brand to caring for a disabled person while saying the decline in sales was an “injustice.” Most public relations firms have been suggesting for months that La Croix use an independent Food and Drug Administration certified lab to show the world that the lawsuit is frivolous.

Caporella, who was already embattled after sexual misconduct claims by two of his personal pilots, prefers to make bombastic statements with no substance.

The Federal Appeals Court ruled that a woman’s constitutional rights were violated when she was given a ticket for giving a Detroit policeman the finger. She had already been pulled over for speeding and given a ticket when the woman gave the ticketing officer the unceremonious salute while pulling away.

At that point, the officer puller her over again and gave her a more serious ticket. Let’s hope she is not entitled to financial damages.

Fair Haven, Vermont just elected Lincoln the nanny Goat as their honorary Mayor. The town manager to this community of 2,500 humans thought it might be a fun gesture to let residents nominate their pets for a chance to serve as the town’s first honorary mayor.

While the stunt only raised $100 for the town’s playground, the activity gave many elementary school aged children a good lesson in government and elections. Keep an eye out for Lincoln who will lead this year’s Memorial

Day Parade wearing his specially made sash.

Sure to raise a lot more money is the race for President of the United States of America.

It is estimated that $3 billion could be spent on the 2020 Presidential election which equates to approximately $25 a vote.

At this point, the Democratic field of Presidential contenders is closer to the size of a NFL team than a Major League Baseball team. As a reminder, Baseball’s Opening Day is March 28th.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake, a fiduciary investment advisory practice.

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LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

DUI? COURT IS ONLY HALF OF YOUR PROBLEM

he DMV hearing takes place before a plea and in most circumstances results in an unfavorable ruling. As a rule, DMV hearing officers don’t care about anything but the chemical test, though THAT IS NOT THE LAW! If you are unsuccessful with DMV or court, your license is suspended for 30 days before you can request a restricted license.

You must DMV $125.00, prove DUI class enrollment and file an SR-22.

The court suspension is different from the DMV suspension, but they result in the same challenge for a defense lawyer. There are only three issues at the DMV hearing. They are set forth on the back of the DMV paper you received. The main issue is if the officer had probable cause to stop or contact you and whether the chemical test is beatable.

The DMV has the burden of proof on all three issues and must win on all three issues to take your license away. However, the DMV does not use the same rules of evidence as the courts do and they usually win 98% of these DMV Hearings.

THE DMV HEARING IS A PER SE HEARING AND IF YOU HAVE .08 OR HIGHER YOU ARE PER SE “GUILTY” IN THEIR EYES. By statute DMV is black and white. The hearing officers have NO authority to negotiate or extend courtesies.

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Unless we request your attendance, don’t appear. While you have the right, it is not a good idea as you could be called to testify over our objection and what you say can be used in court as they tape the hearings. DMV Hearings are arguments over evidence, not the facts Clients incorrectly hope if they “plead for their license” they will have pity and get a break. The hearing officer might pity you, but they will still take your license. DMV hearing officers have no authority to “Plea Bargain” or deviate from the statutory penalties. This administrative hearing does not follow the same rules as court and the DMV Hearing Officer is the Prosecutor AND the Judge. At DMV, we must knock out one DMV issue to save your license and avoid paying a reissuance fee. IF a hearing is requested within 10 days and a STAY is requested, then your license is good until the hearing results.

If you had a DUI with an accident and you talk to your insurance carrier please don’t volunteer you had a DUI too. It is their responsibility to find that out. Even if you had a traffic accident the carrier does NOT always know that alcohol was involved.

Remember: Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver so DON’T TALK to POLICE without your lawyer’s permission.

Though often referred to as a DUI criminal

defense lawyer, I choose to not view my DUI clients as “criminals”. I prefer to view them, and more importantly to treat them, as good, honest people that have found themselves in a scary and unfortunate situation after screwing up.

I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks, drives and gets arrested for a DUI or has an ACCIDENT. I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE Drunk Drivers for damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) clients.

HAVE ARTICLE IDEAS? DALE GRIBOW 760837-7500 / dale@dalegribowlaw.com.

DALE GRIBOW REPRESENTING THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-19 & “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 2016- 2019 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT. CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER. THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”. SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER.

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BY ELIZABETH SCARCELLA & AIMEE MOSCO

PREPARING FOR A UNIVERSAL INTERNET CAFE

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o you remember what life was like before the internet?

If you are a millennial, probably not. The rest of us remember but it seems unimaginable that we could have gotten anything done in our lives without it. We waited for mail to arrive in our mailboxes, we had to write driving directions down on a piece of paper after laboring over tiny colored lines on a map, we needed to go to the library to research using reference books that may or may not have been outdated. These days we use technological connectivity for ALL of that and more...and in an instant.

For those of us who came up in the old era, the world of technology and instant communication has served to awaken our minds to a new way of being. If you look at the history of human evolution and you compare this tech era to other eras of awakening, this shift has happened at a startling rate. The world, and human beings have embraced a totally new mindset with passion. Why is that? And what makes this era different from the others?

One of the reasons, beyond pure convenience, for human beings to have welcomed the tech era with open arms is that, spiritually, we are moving into the Unity paradigm. Our motivational undercurrent moves us toward anything that brings people together. This is our overarching spiritual goal – to create unity among human beings. The ability to connect instantly with people across the globe meets that goal. Furthermore, the internet frees up our time from tasks that distract us from focusing on spiritual goals. Human beings have the potential to accelerate their spiritual productivity in this new era.

We are only just crossing the threshold of the new era, so what comes next? If the internet is fostering deeper and more profound levels of connectivity among human beings, and we are responding with

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enthusiasm, could it be that the inception of digital connectivity in our global society is training ground for what comes next in our spiritual development?

There is a vast Universal network out there that exists beyond the parameters of time and space. It’s like an internet café on steroids. Imagine the possibilities as we awaken to THAT network!

In our pursuit to help you further awaken to your gifts as an enlightened being, we invite you to join our Facebook group and watch our show “Evolve through Love”. Go to facebook.com/groups/ evolvethroughlove.

Elizabeth Scarcella, Brand and Goodwill Ambassador, EFT Practitioner, Weight Loss and Inner Beauty Coach, is dedicated to helping others discover Wellness in all aspects of life. Elizabeth can help you awaken to your best self yet. For more information, find Elizabeth at info@ gogetyoung.tv Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s passion for helping others inspired her book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. For more information, find Aimee at aimee@ihsunity.com

ASK THE DOCTOR

BY DR PETER KADILE

COLON CANCER SCREENING METHODS

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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 (Fecal Occult Blood Tests) or stool tests to check for DNA associated with colon cancer cells (Cologuard). Another noninvasive 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) 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 If you are above the age of 50, get screened for colon cancer.

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

Week of March 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19): During the coming weeks, everything that needs to happen will indeed happen only if you surprise yourself on a regular basis. So I hope you will place yourself in unpredictable situations where you won’t be able to rely on well-rehearsed responses. I trust that you will regard innocence and curiosity and spontaneity as your superpowers. Your willingness to change your mind won’t be a mark of weakness but rather a sign of strength.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the animated kids’ film Over the Hedge, ten talking animals come upon a massive, towering hedge they’ve never seen.

The friendly group consists of a skunk, red squirrel, box turtle, two opossums, and five porcupines. The hedge perplexes and mystifies them. It makes them nervous. There’s nothing comparable to it in their previous experience. One of the porcupines says she would be less afraid of it if she just knew what it was called, whereupon the red squirrel suggests that from now on they refer to it as “Steve.” After that, they all feel better. I recommend that you borrow their strategy in the coming weeks. If a Big Unknown arrives in your vicinity, dub it “Steve” or “Betty.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I urge you to locate a metaphorical or very literal door that will give you access to a place that affords you more freedom and healing and support. Maybe you already know about the existence of this door—or maybe it’s not yet on your radar. Here’s advice from Clarissa Pinkola Éstes that might help. “If you have a deep scar, that is a door,” she writes. “If you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much that you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Musician Carole Kaye is the most famous bass guitarist you’ve never heard of. Over the course of five decades, she has plied her soulful talents on more than 10,000 recordings, including gems by Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Simon and Garfunkel, and the Beach Boys. Twenty-seven-time Grammy winner Quincy Jones has testified that Kaye has written “some of the most beautiful themes I’ve ever heard in my life” and that she “could do anything and leave men in the dust.” I trust this horoscope will expand the number of people who appreciate her. I also hope you’ll be inspired to become more active in spreading the word about the gifts that you have to offer the world. It’s high time to make sure that people know more of the beautiful truth about you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “When you want happiness, what are you wanting?” asks aphorist Olivia Dresher. The repeat of an event that made you feel good in the past? A sweet adventure you’ve thought about but never actually experienced?

Here’s a third possibility. Maybe happiness is a state you could feel no matter what your circumstances are; maybe you could learn how to relax into life exactly as it is, and feel glad about your destiny wherever it takes you. In my opinion, Leo, that third approach to happiness will be especially natural for you to foster in the coming weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There are old traditions in many cultures that pay special attention to the first brick or stone that is laid in the earth to initiate the construction of a future building. It’s called a cornerstone or foundation stone. All further work to create the new structure refers back to this original building block, and depends on it. I’m pleased to inform you that now is a favorable phase to put your own metaphorical cornerstone in place, Virgo. You’re ready to begin erecting a structure or system that will serve you for years to come. Be sure you select the right place for it, as well as the best building materials.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Born under the sign of Libra, Ivan Kharchenko (1918–1989) was a military officer and engineer for the Soviet army. His specialty was disarming explosive devices before they detonated. Over the course of his career, he defused an estimated 50,000 bombs and mines. Let’s make

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him your patron saint for the coming weeks. Why? Because I suspect you will be able to summon a metaphorical version of his power: an extraordinary capacity to keep volatile situations from blowing up.

You’ll be a virtuoso at waging peace and preventing strife.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There was a time, less than a century ago, when pink was considered a masculine color and blue a feminine hue. In previous eras, many European men sported long hair, wore high heels, and favored clothes with floral patterns. Franklin D. Roosevelt, one of America’s most prominent twentieth-century presidents, sometimes wore skirts and feather-bedecked hats as a child. With these facts as your keystone, and in accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to experiment with your own gender expressions in the coming weeks. It’s prime time to have fun with the way you interpret what it means to be a man or woman—or any other gender you might consider yourself to be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): According to estimates by population experts, about 109 billion humans have been born on planet Earth over the millennia. And yet I’m quite sure that not a single one of those other individuals has been anything like you.

You are absolutely unique, an unmatched treasure, a one-of-a-kind creation with your own special blend of qualities. And in my prophetic view, you’re ready to fully acknowledge and celebrate these facts on a higher octave than ever before. It’s high time for you to own your deepest authenticity; to work with extra devotion to express your soul’s code; to unabashedly claim your idiosyncratic genius.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): We don’t know as much about European history between the sixth and ninth centuries as we do about other eras.

Compared to the times that preceded and followed it, cultural and literary energies were low. Fewer records were kept. Governments were weaker and commerce was less vigorous. But historians don’t like to use the term “Dark Ages” to name that period because it brought many important developments and activities, such as improvements in farming techniques. So in some ways, “Lost Ages” might be a more apropos descriptor. Now let’s turn our attention to a metaphorically comparable phase of your own past, Capricorn: an era that’s a bit fuzzy in your memory; a phase about which your understanding is incomplete. I suspect that the coming weeks will be an excellent time to revisit that part of your life and see what new evidence and insights you can mine.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Why do some American libraries ban certain books, ensuring they’re unavailable to local readers? The reasons may be because they feature profanity or include references to sex, drug use, the occult, atheism, and unusual political viewpoints. Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis is one of the most frequently censored books. Others are Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Beloved, by Toni Morrison, and The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini. In my astrological opinion, these are exactly the kinds of books you should especially seek out in the coming weeks. In fact, I suggest you commune with a variety of art and ideas and influences that are controversial, provocative, and intriguing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): At the age of 97, Piscean cartoonist Al Jaffee is still creating new material for the satirical Mad magazine, where he has worked since 1964. There was one 63-year stretch when his comic stylings appeared in all but one of Mad’s monthly issues. I nominate him to be your role model during the next four weeks. It’s a favorable time for you to access and express a high degree of tenacity, stamina, and consistency.

Homework: What’s the thing you lost that should stay lost? What’s the thing you lost that you should find? FreeWillAstrology.com.

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ince their first planting in 2004, Page Springs Cellars has always been grounded in experience, truth, and quality— whether that relates to the earth in which their vines are rooted or their philosophy that wine is by the people, for the people.

Stay grounded, be connected, and live for meaningful experiences.

Most importantly, trust yourself. Trust your Palate.

At Page Springs Cellars, their goal is to create delicious wines that express the unique character of their landscape. They trust that their wines and winemaking convey their philosophies concerning family, education and living life to its fullest. They believe to make great wine they must take just as much responsibility for the lands the steward as the community they live in.

Page Springs is a family. They are part of something bigger than their selves, and they know it. They can feel it, and they are proud of it. Visit their land along the river and you will see. The sheer beauty of Page Springs is undeniable and empowering.

Their Bistro menu is designed to pair with their wines. Enjoy gourmet small bites in our Tasting Room or order a picnic package and find a cozy spot on their grounds overlooking the vineyard and river.

They believe wine brings us together and helps create those little moments that add up to a life well lived. That’s why they invite

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you to host your next event there, from a corporate function to a birthday celebration.

Page Springs produces many of their wines from our Estate Vineyards. Three northern and one southern vineyard make up this quartet. Each site has unique climate and soil characteristics, as well as differing grape varieties that contribute to our smalllot, vineyard designate program, and our many complex blends. All are managed by their vineyard team in conjunction with their winemakers to produce wines that uniquely express the ecology of each site.

Open 365 days a year | Sunday– Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Thursday– Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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CANNABIS CORNER

THE LEAF GRAND OPENING

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his past Thursday, March 14, The Leaf on El Paseo had their official Grand Opening and ribbon cutting. The event was topnotch and the dispensary itself was both elegant and welcoming. With all local dispensaries trying to set themselves apart from each other, The Leaf accomplished that by having that high end El Paseo jewelry store look, but also offering customers competitive prices and a friendly staff.

Below are a few photos from the event. The Leaf is located at 73740 El Paseo in Palm Desert. Hours are Daily from 7am to 9pm. 760-568-LEAF

PHOTOS BY STEVEN YOUNG

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CANNABIS CORNER

BY CAMERON HATTON

THE ABC’S OF CBD - PART 1 : WHERE DOES YOUR CBD COME FROM?

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OME HISTORY...

Cannabis has been a companion plant for humankind and archaeological evidence has shown that it has been used as food, fiber, fuel, or medicine throughout much of human history across a very broad range of cultures and locations.

What we call it has been a source of debate since the 1700’s. Hemp, cannabis, marijuana, sativa, and indica are all terms associated with the plant that has as many forms and uses as it does names. Today in the United States the difference between hemp and cannabis is purely a legal one.

Anything with greater than 0.3% of THC (technically THCA) by dry weight is considered to be cannabis, and is federally illegal in the United States.

Where did this 0.3 percent THC figure come from? It stems from a 1976 taxonomic report by Canadian plant scientists and was never intended to be the legal demarcation between hemp and other forms of cannabis, however, the passage of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (aka the Farm Bill) defined “industrial hemp” for the first time, using this a key factor.

SO, WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN WHEN I’M CHOOSING A CBD PRODUCT? Technically, hemp-derived CBD products are illegal in California. Despite the fact that ‘cannabis’ is federally illegal, many states have decriminalized and regulated it for either medical or recreational use. Ironically, in California, cannabis-based CBD products are regulated and taxed, but there is no mechanism for regulating and taxing hemp-based products containing CBD. In fact, the California Department of Public Health is following the lead of the FDA and has published a memo that states “Until the FDA rules that industrial hempderived CBD oil and CBD products can be used as a food or California makes a determination that they are safe to use for human and animal consumption, CBD products are not an approved food, food ingredient, food additive, or dietary supplement.” In essence, any store that is selling hemp-derived CBD consumable products, is breaking both state and federal laws. There is an ongoing debate about whether or not topicals fall under these regulations.

Hemp-derived CBD may not be safe. Cannabisbased CBD products purchased from licensed dispensaries in CA are subjected to stricter testing than even organic foods. They are tested for potency, pesticides, molds, mildews, and heavy metals, to name a few. Hemp-derived products

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are not required to undergo any testing. Hemp is a bioaccumulator, meaning it cleans the soil it grows in of toxins and contaminants pulling them up into the plant itself. These can then be concentrated into harmful levels during the extraction process and wind up in the final product if not detected by lab safety testing.

Cannabis-derived CBD is being tracked from seed to sale, so you know where your CBD is coming from. Hemp CBD has no requirements.

Prior to the 2018 updates to the Farm Bill, most of the CBD products available in the United States were made from low-resin industrial hemp grown in Europe and China.

Hemp-derived CBD products may not be what they appear to be. Several independent organizations have purchased hemp-CBD products and had them independently lab tested. They have found a significant number of products containing more or less CBD than claimed on the label, with some containing 0% CBD. Even more alarming, they have found products with THC above the .3%. This is enough to make a new cannabis user high and/or fail a drug test.

HOW DO I FIND A QUALITY CBD PRODUCT? When choosing a CBD product, look for the following: Clear Labels showing the quantity and ratio of CBD and THC per dose, a manufacturing date and batch number (for quality control).

Products that are tested for consistency, and verified as free of mold, bacteria, pesticides, solvent residues, and other contaminants.

Products with quality ingredients. No corn syrup, GMOs, transfats, and artificial additives.

Products that contain more than just CBD isolate. Research is continuing to show that whole plant medicine is more effective than isolated CBD or THC which will be covered in a future article.

Cameron Hattan, VP of Education @ Fiddler’s Greens (www.fiddlers-greens.com)

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