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Hundred Forms

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Wines That Rock

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Contents

Indian Wells Arts Festival........................3 First Weekend Palm Desert.....................5 JASHFESHT...............................................6 Theatre - Sugar........................................7 Theatre - Other Desert Cities...................7 Schmidy’s Tavern “End Of The World”....8 Hundred Forms........................................9 Lo Sound Desert......................................9 “Wines That Rock” at the Westin..........10 Backstage Jazz.......................................10 Academy of Musical Performance(AMP)... 11 Consider This - Brett Harris...................12 Art Scene - Sela Ward............................13 Pet Place.................................................14 The Vino Voice .......................................15 Club Crawler Nightlife...........................16 Pampered Palate- dish Creative Cuisine...18 Screeners................................................20 Book Review...........................................21 Haddon Libby........................................23 Dale Gribow...........................................23 Safety Tips..............................................24 Boxing at Spotlight 29..........................25 Sports Scene..........................................25 Health & Fitness.....................................26 Ask Jenny...............................................26 Free Will Astrology................................27 Mind, Body & Spirit ...............................27 Beauty with Dr. Lombardo ...................28 Life & Career Coach ...............................28

2016 Indian Wells Arts Festival, Your Passport to Global Perspectives

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ook a virtual trip around the world and head right down the road to the Indian Wels Arts Festival, where you can absorb how ancient crafts are fueling 21st century thoughts over a RumChata cocktail or be transported to the future through the digital creations of an ambitious generation under the swaying palms of a classic desert venue.

Art is about setting things in motion, and that buzz of activity will saturate the Indian Wells Tennis Garden April 1-3, where you can stroll among the art, dance before the stage or dive deep into the wells of inspiration with artists traveling thousands of miles to bring the world to your backyard.

The 200 artists from more than 30 countries bringing their paintings, sculptures, wearables and other creations together at the festival provide a literal example of art on the move, but the festival is unique in how it emphasizes that what makes art essential is how it can win multiple roles in society as a whole.

Art certainly occupies a place in the worlds of design and decor, but it owns equally important domain in the realms of how we hold communities together, how we educate future generations and how we maintain a healthy quality of life as well.

The Indian Wells Arts Festival is a celebration of this multifaceted role played by art, in all its fascinating forms. With artist demonstrations, live music, gourmet food and cocktails, the festival is a lively opportunity to enjoy creativity in a vibrant, positive atmosphere.

By bringing the participating artists together with the festivalgoers, a deeper connection is forged. “The best thing about the Indian Wells Arts Festival is that it’s a celebration; celebrations naturally bring people together. A gallery exhibition is a one-way experience, a festival is much more,” says sculptor David Falossi of Yucca Valley, who will be giving a demonstration of rock carving with his son Chris, 16.

The festival does more than bring together artists and public, however. It also connects the past with the present,

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April 1-3 event presents an International Palette at Indian Wells Tennis Garden

whether with weaver Antonio Mendoza’s demonstration of 2,000-year-old Zapotec loom techniques with his modern creative sensibilities, or Hong Kong-raised Caroline Young using the millennia-old gongbi technique to tread the cutting edge in silkwork. Both artists draw upon the ancient lineage of their heritage to enhance the multipolar sensibilities of the 21st century.

“Through my art, I hope to share Chinese history and mythology with others, to bridge the cultural divide between East and West,” says Young. “In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, there should be a place in our lives for simple reflection and love of a good story.”

In a similar vein, the Indian Wells Arts Festival also moves to help shape this accelerated future. Partnerships with the Ophelia Project national teen mentoring program, headquartered in Palm Desert, as well as Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City high schools, give local youth an opportunity to delve into the art world that is all-toorare in today’s educational environment.

Festivalgoers will be able to see the work of the next generation of artists in painting, performance and the digital realm from these exceptional young people.

The draw toward the future is also evident in the festival’s eye toward sustainable living. Further partners include the solar provider Hot Purple Energy and the California Air Resources Board’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

Photographer Zeny Cieslikowski describes his goal as “to capture that fleeting moment of the convergence of light, texture, color and form in a composition that transcends the split second and endures for one to see and feel.” Participating in the Indian Wells Arts Festival allows anyone to fully be in that kind of moment, that kind of movement as art is created all around.

To help savor that experience, there will be Eggs + Champagne in The Garden brunch menu until noon on Saturday and Sunday; cocktails at the RumChata Bar and the Champagne Circle Bar; as well as live music from Incendio - World Guitar, organ

2016 Indian Wells Arts Festival artist, Sculptor David Falossi of Yucca Valley

trio Rumproller featuring vocalist Dawn Bishop, and trumpeter Steve Madaio who has played with legends from David Bowie to Stevie Wonder.

The Indian Wells Arts Festival is a global crossroads, enabling festivalgoers to take its essence home with them in the thousands of one-of-kind works of art available for purchase from among the worldwide representation of art and perspective.

AT A GLANCE The 14th Annual Indian Wells Arts Festival, held on the Tennis Garden’s East Plaza Grass Concourse (Enter from Washington St between Hwy 111 and Fred Waring Dr, Indian Wells, CA), opens Friday through Sunday, April 1-3, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Gates close at 4:00).

Adults $13; Children FREE. Free parking and valet available. For more info visit, IndianWellsArtsFestival.com

“Winter Reverie” by artist Caroline Young.

“Passage” original photograph by artist Zeny Cieslikowski

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Palm Desert First Weekend

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by chris clemens

Continues with The Living Desert’s Annual Brew at the Zoo, renowned Fashion Week El Paseo, a special exhibition inspired by the Salton Sea, and much more! irst Weekend Palm Desert in April is another exciting weekend celebration of arts and culture, this month featuring The Living Desert’s Annual Brew at the Zoo, a major fundraising event. In addition, the highly anticipated Fashion Week El Paseo returns and College of the Desert is showcasing the engaging exhibition, “The Salton Sea: Lost in Paradise,” while the McCallum Theater continues its world-class entertainment with new acts and Galen First Saturday, April 2, 6:30 - 9:30pm Friday continues with fresh live music, plus a durational performance, “From Dawn to Brew at the Zoo Dust,” during the reception. much more!

The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Gardens Live entertainment continues Friday Taking place on Saturday evening is livingdesert.org/event/brew-at-the-zoo/ the featured event for First Weekend, The evening at The McCallum Theater with “An Saturday, April 2 Living Desert’s 7th Annual Brew at the Zoo. Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin,” with Tomlin Fashion Week: Saks Fifth Avenue Attendees can enjoy a number of craft performing more than a dozen of her timeless beers and experience a culinary adventure characters, from Ernestine to Mrs. Beasley to Presents Monique Lhuillier The Gardens on El Paseo, Upper Parking with tasty dishes served from some of the Edith Ann. And, back by popular demand, Coachella Valley’s top restaurants and acclaimed trumpeter Chris Botti returns to Lot 7:00pm Cocktail Reception caterers. Premium wines and other libations the McCallum on Saturday evening.

8:00pm Fashion Show and Live Auction Following is a schedule of First Weekend will also be available. The evening includes Saturday, April 2, from 8 - 9:30pm entertainment with several live music stages activities specifically scheduled for April: Jazz for Jazz Lovers: Shelly Manne Tribute Note: Some activities are free, for others throughout the grounds.

Beginning April 2, Fashion Week El Paseo there are fees. Check websites for specific with Gary Foster Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis Pete 2016 presents runway shows featuring information.

Carlson’s Golf and Tennis Friday, April 1, 3 – 6pm top couture designers, Stars of Project Non-profit concert proceeds support Tap-In Taproom Happy Hour Runway, the El Paseo Runway show, FIDM/ music education and scholarships for Whole Foods Market in Palm Desert Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Come enjoy Happy Hour at the Tap-In young musicians in the Coachella Valley. graduating student collections, and Le Chien Couture. While the event goes through April Taproom with $1 off draft beers, house petecarlsonsgolf.com Sunday, April 3 9, two of the exciting shows take place on wines, and well cocktails. wholefoodsmarket.

Fashion Week: Le Chien Saturday and Sunday of First Weekend. In com/stores/palmdesert The Gardens on El Paseo, Upper Parking Friday, April 1, 5:00pm addition to provocative and eye-popping “The Salton Sea: Lost In Paradise” Lot fashion shows, there will be daytime events 5:00pm Cocktail Reception inside the shops of El Paseo. Don Vincent exhibition opening reception 6:00pm Fashion Show and Live Auction Marks Art Center at College of the Desert Menswear, Blond, Kate Spade, Earth Spirits, Sunday, April 3, 8pm Friday, April 1, 8:00pm Francesca’s, Lorna Jane, White House Black Chris Botti An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin Market, St. John, Ralph Lauren, Chico’s, and McCallum Theatre McCallum Theatre Banana Republic are just a few of the luscious mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/shows/ mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/shows/ shops that are participating in in-store events throughout Fashion Week by hosting trunks other-shows/an-evening-of-classic-lily- all-shows/other-shows/fitzs-jazz-cafe-at-themccallum/chris-botti shows, special receptions, and fabulous tomlin Sunday, April 3, 10am to 2pm Friday, April 1, 8 - 9:30pm promotions. Select shops on El Paseo also Sunday Brunch: Paint Nite with Team Jazz for Jazz Lovers: Don Menza’s 8 Man participate in El Paseo After Dark on Friday Irish night with extended shopping hours and Tribute to the Music of Stan Getz Whole Foods Market Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis special receptions open to the public.

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Since 2010, Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz A thought provoking exhibition, “The Salton Sea: Lost in Paradise,” debuts on Lovers series has presented world class com/events/930473.htm Every First Weekend, November through Friday, with an opening reception from jazz concerts. Now in its 6th season, the 5 to 7pm The exhibition is on view at the 2015-2016 series will include 40 concerts May, includes the following activities: · El Paseo After Dark on Fridays Marks Art Center, located at College of the presenting some of the world’s most talented From elegant shopping to exquisite Desert. featuring a selection of works and jazz musicians. Non-profit concert proceeds memorabilia from the collection of the late support music education and scholarships dining, El Paseo indulges all the senses, and Jennie Kelly, new video from Coachella Valley for young musicians in the Coachella Valley. on Friday’s of First Weekend many shops stay open extended hours. Amongst a beautiful artist Cristopher Cichocki, Contemporary petecarlsonsgolf.com backdrop of the gorgeous San Jacinto Friday, April 1, 7 - 10pm Sculpture by Ashley Hagen and Aili Schmeltz, Mountains, visit your favorite luxury labels Go Crazy for Oysters with Buck A Shuck photographic works from Christopher Landis, and chic boutiques, savor gourmet cuisine Whole Foods Market in Palm Desert Joan Myers (Salt Dreams), Kim Stringfellow Make a perfect dinner with responsibly by the Coachella Valley’s top chefs, visit (Greetings from the Salton Sea), and new work from photographers Victory Tischler- farmed oysters, and watch as the expert’s antique shops and art galleries. With over Blue, Bill Leigh Brewer and environmental shuck oysters for just a buck a piece. 250 retailers, the mile-long drive is home to Gucci, Louis Vuitton, St. John, Tiffany, Escada, artist Doron Gazit. In addition, the exhibit wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/palmdesert Presage, Saks Fifth Avenue, Kate Spade, Saturday, April 2, 1:00 - 5:00pm will include paintings by Deborah Martin and Ann Taylor, Grayse, and many others. www.

Cruise In new work from landscape painters Andrew Westfield Palm Desert from Join the elpaseocatalogue.com/elpaseo Dickson, Mary Austin-Klein and Eric Merrell, · El Paseo Cruise Night, Friday from 3:15 who will present a new series of “nocturnes” Palms Springs Cruisin’ Association for an inspired by the Salton Sea. A site specific afternoon of custom cars, hotrods, classics, to 6pm The cool, shiny, lovingly cared-for cars installation will be on view by Los Angeles muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. begin arriving around 3:15pm at the upper based artist Thinh Nguyen who will present palmspringscruiseinassociation.com

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level of the parking structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Get a close-up look at these beauties and talk to the owners before 4:30pm when they take over the street between Highway 74 and Portola until 6pm Grab a spot (preferably at a patio table at one of El Paseo’s wonderful restaurants) and watch the polished chrome show. elpaseocruisenight.com · El Paseo Art Walk, Friday from 4 to 8pm The renowned El Paseo Artwalk is a selfguided tour with maps provided, to stroll the numerous art galleries on the famed drive.

Art galleries will feature exhibit openings, artist receptions, and more. elpaseoartwalk. com · Galen First Friday from 5 to 9pm Enjoy free admission to the museum for exhibitions and film screenings, and, Sculpture Garden. Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert is located at 72567 Highway 111, (760) 346-5600. psmuseum.org · Passport to Art and Design, Saturday from 11am to 6pm Visitors to The Art Place get a stamped Passport from each of the ten unique galleries for a chance to win a prize. The Art Place is located at 41801Corporate Way in Palm Desert, (760) 776-2268. theartplacepd. com · Free Guided Public Art Tour Free guided walking tours of the public art collection in Palm Desert includes tours at El Paseo Exhibition, Civic Center Park, or the Palm Desert Library. Palm Desert Public Library is located at 73300 Fred Waring Drive, (760) 837-1664. palmdesertart.org · EL Paseo Extended Shopping Hours, Friday from 6pm to 8pm Shop extended hours at the fabulous boutiques and shops along El Paseo and savor cuisine by the Coachella Valley’s top chefs. ShopElPaseoPalmDesert.com Key First Weekend partners include El Paseo (the Rodeo Drive of the desert), Westfield Palm Desert, McCallum Theatre, The Living Desert, The Art Place, and Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Galen and Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden.

First Weekend Palm Desert attracts visitors from throughout Southern California while also engaging local residents.

Visitors from out of the area seeking accommodations will find everything from luxurious resorts to budget-friendly hotels, including the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, Marriott’s Shadow Ridge, Residence Inn by Marriott, The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Hampton Inn & Suites, Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, The Inn at Deep Canyon, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Mojave Inn, Casa Larrea Inn, Club Intrawest, Embassy Suites, Best Western, and Holiday Inn Express.

For more information about First Weekend visit pdfirstweekend.com or call (760) 568-1441. For more information about the City of Palm Desert and hotels within the City, visit cityofpalmdesert.org or call (760) 568-1441.

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JASH ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL JASHFESHT COMEDY & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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Featuring Live Performances and Screenings from JASH Partners Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric – and many more! Destination Comedy Weekend in Palm Springs, April 2-3, 2016

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oday JASH – the comedy collective founded

by Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric – announced their inaugural JASHFESHT Comedy Festival. The twoday destination weekend kicks off Saturday, April 2, 2016 and will feature live comedic and musical performances, screenings, talent panels and more.

JASHFESHT will be a unique and historic gathering of the comedy community, creating a grassroots and experiential vibe for comedy’s most passionate fans and creators. Set in Palm Springs, the legendary entertainment getaway locale, JASHFESHT will deliver a weekend of leisure and relaxation while creating an intimate weekend of comedy, music and community.

JASH recently partnered with Verizon go90 to create original content for the new streaming app.

Creating a unique experience to showcase the new programming, JASHFESHT will premiere several pieces at the inaugural event. Premieres will include new episodes of “Pound House” starring Doug Lussenhop & Brent Weinbach and “Arkippiana” from UCB Founder Matt Besser.

“The past few months we’ve been cranking out a ton of amazing comedic content— incredible short films, music videos, animation, television pilots— all of which will be released first on Go90,” said JASH co-founder Daniel Kellison. “So, in short, the goal of our first JASHFESHT is to gather all our creators-- all the comedians and musicians we love— and have a big grassroots weekend party with a bunch of comedy shows, screenings and concerts.”

“Our partnership with go90 allows us to create a ton of amazing content and puts them in a meaningful role within the comedy community overnight,” said JASH co-creator and executive producer Mickey Meyer. “JASHFESHT celebrates these creators and the awesome content they’re making.”

Since its launch in 2013, JASH has made a name for itself not only for its unique content but for its scope of comedians and content showcased over the years. The fan-oriented festival will give the red carpet experience to all in attendance, providing guests with great comedy and a taste of Palm Springs’ parties and nightlife.

JASHFESHT will take place at Snapshot Studios (4575 E Camino Parocela, Palm Springs, CA 92264), a combined photography studio and event space.

Programming for both the outdoor stage and inside screening room will be announced in the coming weeks. LA-based artists will also create a mural onsite throughout the fest.

JASHFESHT hotel partners include Ace Hotel Palm Springs, V Palm Springs, and Colony Palms.

Ticketing: Tickets and all-access passes are on sale now at www.jashfesht.com. Early-bird weekend passes are available for $50 (general admission) and $100 (VIP). VIP includes priority seating and viewing areas, custom JASHFESHT screen print, and access to exclusive VIP bar. Day passes at the door will be $35.

For more information, tickets and schedule, please visit www.jashfesht.com or email fesht@ jash.com.

About JASH JASH – a comedy community founded by Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts and Tim & Eric, and is led by comedy producer Daniel Kellison (Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with David Letterman), along with fellow producers Doug DeLuca (co-executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live) and Mickey Meyer (Epic Rap Battles of History, Equals 3, Maker Studios). In addition to helping with their digital strategy, JASH gives

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comedians and artists a platform to create and control their own digital content – providing them with the financing, production resources, editing facilities, sponsorship opportunities and personnel to make short films, sketches, series, one-offs, talk-shows, animation, music videos and more.

Additionally, the company’s creative agency and branded content arm has established itself as one of the entertainment industry’s leading branded video and IP creation shops.

Follow JASH on Twitter at twitter.com/jash, on Tumblr at jashnetwork.tumblr.com, like on Facebook at facebook.com/jashnetwork and subscribe on YouTube at youtube.com/jash.

JashFesht EVENT Lineup: Friday, April 1 Outdoor Stage: • Brett Dennen 8:15PM FRI. APR 1, 2016 Musical Performance by Brett Dennen • Blonde Redhead 10:30PM FRI. APR 1, 2016 Musical Performance by Blonde Redhead Indoor Stage: • Around the Campfire with Todd Glass 7PM FRI. APR 1, 2016 Cosy up around the campfire with Todd Glass and friends for stories, songs, laughs, and s’more!

With special guests: Jon Dore, Sarah Silverman, Henry Phillips • Sarah Silverman and Friends 9PM FRI, APR 1, 2016 Standup from Sarah Silverman and her many friends, including: Doug Benson, Kyle Dunnigan, Baron Vaughn Saturday, April 2 Livestream from the JashFesht Airstream: • Getting Doug With High 4Hr-20Min Marathon 2PM - 6:20PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Brett Gelman, Matt Besser, Brandon Wardell, Sarah Silverman, Todd Glass, YACHT, Nick Rutherford, Ever Mainard, Baron Vaughn, Reggie Watts Outdoor Stage: • JashFresht Faces Hosted by Nick Rutherford & Jade CattaPreta 2PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 This live standup show features some of today’s freshest comedy talent, selected by JASH and JASHFESHT producers. These seven comedians represent the future of comedy! Brandon Wardell, Jay Weingarten, Jesse Elias, Lisa Best, Ever Mainard, Chris Redd, Sam Jay, Hosted by Nick Rutherford & Jade CattaPreta

• The New Negroes with Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle 4:15PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Imagine if you will a world where alternative comedians are black and black comedians do alternative comedy. Have you fallen down a rabbit hole entering a world of mayhem and absurdity?

No. You’ve just found yourself in 2016 where black people are actively redefining “black people”. So sit back and enjoy while we welcome you...to the New Negroes. *”New Negro” is a term popularized during the Harlem Renaissance to imply an outspoken intellectual departure from longstanding racist ideology and institutions.

Hosted by Baron Vaughn and Open Mike Eagle, featuring: Chris Redd, Sam Jay, Reggie Watts, Jackie Fabulous • JashFesht Standup Hosted by Brandon Wardell 6PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Jonah Ray, Kate Berlant, Jon Dore, Kurt Braunholer, Derrick Beckles, Nick Rutherford, Gelmania. Hosted by Brandon Wardell • Islands 8:45PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Musical Performance by Islands • Tim Heidecker and His Ten Piece Band 10:30PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Musical Performance by Tim Heidecker and His Ten Piece Band • EL-P & DJ Trackstar 11:45PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Musical Performance by EL-P & DJ Trackstar Indoor Stage • Michael Cera and (Director) Janicza Bravo Door to Door Screening and Q&A 2PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 JASH screens brand new short film Door to Door followed by Q&A with Michael Cera and Director Janicza Bravo, moderated by Brett Gelman.

• New JASH Music Videos From Yung Jake, Open Mike Eagle, Yacht, and Islands!

3PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 JASH gives you a sneak peak at brand new music videos by Yung Jake, Open Mike Eagle, Yacht, and Islands followed by a conversation and Q&A with the musicians.

• Henry Phillips ( You and Your F*cking Coffee ) | Kyle Dunnigan ( Inside Amy Schumer ) 4:30PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Musical Performances and Screenings with Henry Phillips, Kyle Dunnigan, and hosted by Jon Dore.

• improv4humans with Matt Besser followed

by Screening of Arkippiana 5:45PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the worldfamous show Asssscat, Matt has brought his talents to this fully improvised show and weekly podcast featuring the best improvisers in the universe. Followed by a screening of Matt’s new pilot Arkippiana! Special guests: Hillary Matthews, Betsy Sodaro, Danielle Schneider, Brett Gelman • Tim and Eric Power Hour 7:45PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 A retrospective screening of the work of Tim and Eric presented by Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, hosted by Kate Berlant. Followed by Q&A. • Pound House with Brent Weinbach and Doug Lussenhop and Special Guests 9:30PM SAT. APR 2, 2016 Brent and Doug kick off their Pound House tour at JashFesht with standup and an exclusive screening of the final episode of Pound House season 3! With Brent Weinbach, Doug Lussenhop, Johnny Pemberton, and a surprise guest or two!

Sunday, April 2 Outdoor Stage • Open Mike Eagle 3:35PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Musical Performance by Open Mike Eagle • Honus Honus 5PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Musical Performance by Honus Honus • YACHT 6:20PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Musical Performance by YACHT • Sarah! Michael! Reggie! Tim! Eric! JASH Founders Panel 7:30PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Join the founders of JASH, Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim and Reggie Watts, in a conversation on creativity with screenings of their work and a Q&A. Indoor Stage • Sarah Silverman and (Directors) Aaron & Adam Nee You Can Never Really Know Someone screening and Q&A 2PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 You Can Never Really Know Someone screening followed by Q&A with Sarah Silverman and Directors Aaron and Adam Nee. • Maria Bamford 3PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Standup from Maria Bamford.

• Dead Kevin 4:10PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Standup from Jack Robichaud, Ryan O’Flanagan, and Ahmed Bharoocha of Dead Kevin.

• The Cooties 5:35PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Live musical comedy performance and screenings from The Cooties with special guest Reggie Watts • Dynasty Handbag 7PM SUN. APR 3, 2016 Solo Performance by Artist Dynasty Handbag.

• Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8:30PM SUN APR 3, 2016 Hosted by comedians Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal, Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen is a weekly live comedy show, an independent comedy institution running Monday nights for over 10 years, first in New York City and now Los Angeles. With: Kate Berlant, Sam Jay, Johnny Pemberton, Jonah Ray, Plus special guests!

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Musical may remind Marilyn Monroe fans why Some Like it Hot Sugar, based on the Some Like it Hot screenplay, By cara van Dijk

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runs March 25-April 3 at Palm Canyon Theatre

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alm Springs loves Marilyn Monroe!

And, for fans still missing her flowing white gown in downtown, a glimpse of the star can be spotted at Palm Canyon Theatre – well, sort of. The sultry songstress, Sugar Kane, made famous by Monroe, will take to the stage in Sugar, running March 25-April 3.

Seasoned actress and managing producer of Palm Canyon Theatre, Se Layne, will reprise the Sugar Kane role from the 1929 movie Some Like it Hot in the musical version, Sugar. Premiering on Broadway in 1972, Sugar was written by Peter Stone, with music by Jule Styne, and lyrics by Bob Merrill.

The witty story goes like this: Two

unemployed musicians, Jerry, played by Ben Reese, and Joe, played by Allen Jenkins, witness the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago. In order to escape mob boss Spats Palazzo, played by Matt Sambrano, and his henchmen, the two men dress as women and join an all female band led by Sweet Sue, played by Marcia Harp.

Complications arise when Joe, now known as Josephine, falls in love with the band’s beautiful singer, Sugar Kane, who has some issues with relationships. Sugar is obsessed with the idea of marrying a millionaire, prompting Joe to disguise himself as the man of her dreams.

Meanwhile, the elderly and wealthy Osgood Fielding, Jr., Don Cilluffo, is pursuing Daphne, unaware she is actually Jerry in drag. Although Jerry is beginning to enjoy all the attention and expensive gifts from Fielding, he believes he must reveal his true gender to his doting suitor. If these shenanigans aren’t enough, re-enter mob boss Spatz and his gang as they discover who Josephine and Daphne really are.

Additional cast include PCT company members Ron Coranado, Steven Lee, Bianca Collins, Allegra De Angelo, Jaque La Blanqe, Jose Espareze. Sugar is directed by William “Bill” Layne with musical direction by Steven Smith.

Sugar opens Friday, March 25, and runs weekends through Sunday, April 3. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32-$36. Student tickets are $15, with valid ID; student tickets must be purchased at the Box Office.

For tickets, call the Palm Canyon Theatre Box Office at 760-323-5123 or order online: PalmCanyonTheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive, across from Koffi inside The Corridor. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information call 760-323-5123.

Desert Theatreworks presents the hit Broadway play, “OTHER DESERT CITIES” at the Arthur Newman Theatre beginning April 8, 2016.

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ther Desert Cities is a popular contemporary comedy/drama set in Palm Springs, CA playing April 8-17, 2016 at the Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert, CA. The widely popular play from Pulitzer Prize finalist Jon Robin Baitz is a smart drama filled with serious laughter and repartee that dazzles and decimates. Christmas is always somewhat surreal in Palm Springs.

And it’s made even more so this year when Brooke returns home after a long absence to present her conservative parents with a tellall confessional novel that exposes a pivotal event in family history. Don’t miss the most powerful play of our 2015-16 season!

Lance Phillips-Martinez directs the talents of: June August (Silda), Jason Lewis (Lyman), Marjory Lewis (Polly), Luke Rainey (Trip) and Daniela Ryan (Brooke).

The Production crew includes: Ron PhillipsMartinez (CEO/Producer), Bruce Weber (Sets), Claudia Gomez (Stage Manager), Michele Dobson (Costumes), Tanner Lieser (Sound) and Violet Feath (Crew).

The Play Other Desert Cities premiered OffBroadway at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater at Lincoln Center Theater on January 13, 2011, in a limited engagement run, closing on February 27, 2011. The production starred Stockard Channing as Polly Wyeth, Linda Lavin as Silda Grauman, Stacy Keach as

Lyman Wyeth, Thomas Sadoski as Trip Wyeth and Elizabeth Marvel as Brooke Wyeth. It was named Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play by the Outer Critics Circle.

The play transferred to Broadway at the Booth Theatre on November 3, 2011. Judith Light replaced Lavin and Rachel Griffiths replaced Marvel. Both the Off-Broadway and Broadway production were directed by Baitz’s former romantic partner Joe Mantello.

This production received five nominations for the 2012 Tony Awards, including for Best Play, Best Actress in a Play (Stockard Channing), Best Featured Actress in a Play (Judith Light), Best Scenic Design (John Lee Beatty), and Best Lighting Design (Kenneth Posner). Judith

Light won for Best Featured Actress in a Play.

Other Desert Cities was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

“Desert Theatreworks is beyond thrilled to present this beautifully written contemporary play,” says Artistic Director/Director Lance Phillips-Martinez, “There is so much to relate to in the text. The story is not really about a republican family with a secret; this is about the family dynamic and the understanding between parents and children that can develop as we age.”

SHOW INFORMATION Other Desert Cities contains some mature language and is recommended for ages 15 and up.

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Performance dates and times April 8, 9, 15, 16 2016 at 7pm April 9, 10, 16, 17 2016 at 2pm Venue The Arthur Newman Theatre, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert CA, 92260 Ticket prices General admission $26 Senior $24 Student (with ID) $16 Groups of 8 or more call box office 760980-1455 Tickets can be purchased online www. dtworks.org, in person at the Joslyn Center: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert CA, 92260, and by phone 760-980-1455.

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Bands and friends come out to say a fond farewell to Schmidy’s Tavern all photos by scott pam except middle photo by Steve Young at the “End of the World” event this past weekend.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words... This one says it all.

We will miss you Dennis and Kathy Ford.

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Local MusicSpotlight

Hundred Forms!

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ow! 2 minutes into a song and I am immediately transported to my 90’s era childhood, grooving aside my bedroom stereo to ethereal tunes of Smashing Pumpkins and Mazzy Star. The perpetuating rhythm drones sweetly as lyrical melodies take me away to slower times, so thick with mood, my head continues to buzz as the song ends. I was fortunate enough to play a show with Hundred Forms last year as they were just venturing into the world of playing their original music out live. However, it was just two weeks ago that I heard from them again. “We started our band a year and a half ago and right as we were getting started with live shows we parted ways with our drummer. It’s taken the better part of a year to get going again. Drummers are a rare breed. I think I called every one of them in this valley,” commented frontman, Brent Basore. “We’re just ready to start playing and sharing this work with others.”

In fact, their first show back on stage live will be on Thursday, April 14th at Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails at 8pm. This time around they will be accompanied by drummer, Corwin Hendricks (Upper Class Poverty). “I instantly enjoyed the music,” Corwin says, “and have been excited about it ever since. It’s been great working with them because they work so hard and smart! I’ve never played with a band with the professional etiquette that these guys have, so it’s been fun and easy joining. I can’t wait to see where it grows from here.”

So, because Hundred Forms’ music takes me back, even way back to sounds like Velvet Underground, I wonder who the band’s influences are as they create their own music?

I swoon at bassist, Carlyn Park’s response: “I love a lot of music but I’m still influenced by the music I fell in love with as a kid, bands like Cocteau Twins, Dead Can Dance, Bauhaus, I always go back to that stuff, and Tool, Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr., Pavement, Sonic Youth. I still listen to everything I loved as a teenager. I listen to Henry Rollins show on KCRW to hear new

bands and other stuff I haven’t heard before.

There’s too much good music, I always feel like I’m missing out on something.” Guitarist, Larry Ellison then chimes in with his own heady reply: “Moody contrasts are like my funny bone, they have great impact when everything aligns; i.e.

Crass “Penis Envy,” older Zac Brown Band and Puscifer get the ball rolling. As for me, I’m like a kid in a candy store every time I pick up a guitar. Occasionally, I find the sticky sweetness and roll with it. A year a half with the band has been a great journey. We simply want to share the experience with anyone and everyone, anywhere, who has ever played their favorite song back to back to back.”

Curiously then, I ask who actually does the songwriting? “As far as writing it is a total collaboration. Hundred Forms doesn’t exist without any one of us,” Brent answers, “I think you can tell right away when a band is mimicking and when a band is being sincere.

I believe we have written songs that are sincere... Music always comes first though.

Lyrics occur from the inspiration of the music.

Playing music has just always been in my life since I was a kid; mostly just guitar and bass.

Only recently have I taken a crack at being lead vocals. Hopefully sincerity is enough in that area of expression,” he laughs. Now speaking of instrumentation, I heard Carlyn is new to the bass? “I started playing the bass about a year and a half ago basically by accident,” Carlyn nods, “My husband Brent and our friend Larry were playing guitars and I wanted to be a part of it... and that was it. We’ve put a lot of time and energy into our song writing, so I guess at some point you have to be willing to let people in on it and see how they react. I don’t think any of us necessarily think that we are very talented in the typical way, but we acknowledge that somehow we’ve written some cool songs that we like and enjoy playing together.”

As I look forward to hearing Hundred Forms play on April 14th, I will be looping a mellow 90s alt-rock station in anticipation and maybe channel my inner Shirley Manson.

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Lo Sound Desert makes its International Premiere

o Sound Desert is coming back to the desert and will make its international premiere in Palm Springs at this year’s edition of the American Documentary Film Festival and Film Fund on Sunday, April 3 at 12 noon at the Camelot Theater in Palm Springs.

There will also be an additional viewing before that on Friday, April 1 at 1:00 pm at the Indian Wells Theatre in Palm Desert.

This show will also include a Q&A with Alfredo Hernandez, Zach Huskey, Nick Nava, Mike Desert and Joerg Steineck. Even if you attended the sneak-preview in early 2015 this is the final version!

There will also be a PREMIERE PARTY at The Hood Bar & Pizza! Live music by HORNSS, Dali’s Llama, Avon Desert Rock, Whiskey & Knives!!!

For more info go to: losounddesert.com.

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“Wines that Rock” Poolside Party at The Westin invites guests to “Taste the Music” Event benefits T.J. Martell Foundation,

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Jazz is blooming! Jeff Goldblum to perform at Celebrity Jazz Jam

Music’s Promise for a Cure

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ome matches are a natural. Wine and music are a long-standing pairing that just works. It’s no surprise, then, that a growing number of musicians are making their own wine, or lending their name to a vintage.

In celebration of this perfect pairing, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is holding a “Wines that Rock” poolside party, a classic rock event that features wine and spirit labels including those of Rolling Stones, ZZ Top, Train, Boz Scaggs, Dave Matthews, and Zac Brown. As the valley prepares for a month of music with the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Stagecoach, and other musiccentric celebrations, “Wines that Rock” takes place at the resort’s Las Brisas pool on Friday April 1, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The cost is $45 per person, inclusive with hors d’oeuvres and tasting plates paired with wine and spirits. There will be a silent auction showcasing music and wine packages, with proceeds benefitting the T.J. Martell Foundation, whose mission is to support innovative groundbreaking research for leukemia, cancer and AIDS. The silent auction items include: • Josh Groban Super Fan Package Includes two tickets to see Groban at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, August 27, 2016, with a Meet and Greet before the concert.

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It also includes an autographed microphone and large cork board poster of Josh Gorban: Stage Vinyl; and a Josh Gorban: Stages CD, and Josh Gorban: Stages Live CD. • Maroon 5 Fan Package - Includes a signed photo and signed Overexposed CD. • Caduceus Cellars Wines by Maynard James Keenan of Tool - Includes three bottles of wine, 2012 Chupacabra Blanca, 2012 Shinola; and 2013 Chupacabra • JBL Flip 2 portable wireless stereo speaker • Harman Kardon Beautiful Sound highperformance headphones • Assorted mini-pack of three bottles of white wines.

A DJ will provide entertainment. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite concert t-shirt. The resort will award prizes for fabulous rock-inspired outfits.

The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is located at 71333 Dinah Shore Drive in Rancho Mirage. For more information or tickets about “Wines that Rock” visit westinmissionhills.com/winedinner or call (760) 770-2150.

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his is the first Anniversary of my column in Coachella Valley Weekly.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Tracy Dietlin and Phil Lacombe for their tireless efforts in bringing such a great entertainment and music magazine to the Coachella Valley. Their ‘Coachella Valley Music Awards’ also gives recognition to the local musicians in all genres in our area. I’m thrilled to say that this year there are two jazz categories instead of one; Best jazz Vocalist and Best Jazz Instrumentals. I’m thrilled to say many of my friends and artists that I know and have worked with. Slim Man, Rose Mallett, Cat Lyn Day, Eve Evans and Mikael Healey were all nominated in the vocalist category. Will Donato, Joe Baldino, John Carey (Smooth Brothers) and Chase Huna are all nominees. We are blessed to have such talent in the desert! I will be assisting Tracy and Phil by putting together a 15 minute ‘jam’ of the nominees for the Coachella Valley Music Awards Pre-party Show. This is something new this year and will be the first acts on the stage at 4pm.

It’s fun and exciting to see jazz begin to reemerge on the scene. We will prevail!

I wrote a ‘Happy Hour Hotspots column’ for the paper and when I asked Tracy if I could write a column on jazz she readily agreed. Today I’m glad to say that I’ve had the opportunity to interview some of our finest local artists but also some terrific national artists as well. CV Weekly has also been a constant supporter of my jazz events and parties that I’ve put together over the years and for that I am grateful.

My latest series “The Celebrity Jazz Jam at Desert Willow Golf Resort” has been enthusiastically received and we are seeking locations for additional jams on the coast. It’s a great adventure bringing musicians and happy

jam goers together in such a beautiful venue.

The series goes year around and brings fresh surprises each time.

The next one is “National Artists Night” on April 18 from 5-8 pm. It features an amazing array of celebrity artists including actor, Jeff Goldblum, who is also a phenomenal pianist who does his own jazz jam in Hollywood. He will be joined by some of the top jazz artists in the industry including 4 time national blues award winner Deanna Bogart; Greg Manning (composer and #1 song of the year;) Greg Vail on sax; Bob Desena (2014 La Jazz Awards artist of the year) on vibes trumpet, flugelhorn; Slim Man (13 cds) on vocals; Darryl Williams (A List bass player); Robert Sabado on sax; Rick Parma on sax; Victor Robles on sax; Joe Baldino on guitar; John Carey on guitar; incredible percussionist Johnny Sandoval; Karl Erikson on vocals (Mannheim Steamroller) and Craig Chesnutt on drums.

The setting could not be more beautiful.

Desert Willow the outdoor (indoor if bad weather) venue overlooks the beautiful golf course with patio seating. It is arguably the most beautiful venue in the desert. There is reserved seating for $30 and you can pick your seats.

We also are offering general admission with no reserved seats for $25. This is an incredible music value. Desert Willow also offers a Chef Francois Jazz Jam buffet including several entrees, salads, and deserts for $25.

We sold out with a waiting line in February and expect to do so again. If you’d like to get tickets visit our site at www.purplepass.com/ celebrityjazzjam4 or call them at 1-800-3168559. If you have questions about the event or are interested in participating in a future jam contact Patte at 702-219-6777.

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by Lisa Morgan

Open Call Auditions for Local Youth to have the “Rock Band Experience” When: April 2 and May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Indio High School Performing Arts Center Who: Students completing the 6th grade through 11th grade in June 2016 Why: Because some kids just gotta rock! Sign up for the open call at www.ampcv.com (It is important to register for an open call time)

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he Academy of Musical Performance (AMP), a program created by the Coachella Valley Community Trust (CVCT) and funded by Goldenvoice, returns this summer on the heels of last year’s inaugural and absolutely stellar program launch. This year, the theme is the “Rock Band Experience,” and will provide young musicians, singers and those interested in stage production, lighting, event management and promotion, hands on experience. The program is open to students completing the 6th grade through 11th grade in June 2016. Kids within that criteria can now sign up for an open call slot at www.ampcv.com. Open call will take place at Indio High School Performing Arts Center, located at 81-750 Avenue 46, on April 2 and again on May 7 from 10am to 4pm.

It would be impossible to express just how valuable this opportunity is for musically motivated youth without telling you about the impact last year’s program had on the students and those who watched them grow. The community turned out in droves to witness the final, celebratory performance following last year’s AMP program. These young musicians experienced the sound of an estimated 350-400 people cheering at the top of their lungs, all authentically impressed with what they were witnessing.

Many kids played several different roles on stage during that final performance, going from piano, to guitar and then to percussion, even though these were instruments they had never played prior to AMP. Exceptionally strong, original songs were performed as were solid tributes to rock classics. Every part of this show was produced by the kids of AMP, from the background music being played, to the documentary video that was shown. Sound, lights, stage management… you name it, these kids rocked it.

CV Weekly spoke with Greg Vincent, one of the audition panel members, about the transformation he witnessed from the auditions to that final performance. “Four weeks ago, these kids were pretty reserved on stage. The transformation has been absolutely amazing! Some of these kids just blow your mind.”

Andy Cahan, who has played with the likes of The Turtles, Jimi Hendrix, Little

Richard, Chuck Berry and Harry Nilsson was also present for the final performance.

“I was totally amazed and pleasantly entertained by these fantastic kids,” shared Cahan. “They were so professional and so good, my jaw dropped to the ground. They are all going to be very happy musicians when they grow up.”

“The AMP program meant a great deal to my son who is most likely heading towards music as a profession,” shared Alfredo Hernandez who has been a drummer in world renowned bands such as Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, Brand Bjork and the Bros, and Yawning Man. “It helped give him the confidence that most young musicians need when they begin performing in front of people. The AMP program also gave him the chance to meet other performers and to learn how to work with them, something that is very important; learning to discover the chemistry between performers is a trait that these kids will definitively carry into their career.”

“The support of CVCT and Goldenvoice is such an incredible gift, as well as the dedication of so many who made last summer’s program happen,” shared Cherise Sonderman, mother of AMP student, Jake Sonderman. “Jake had an incredible experience at AMP last summer.

Great program, great instructors, and great musicians.” Jake has gone on to form other bands and perform at the Tamale Festival, the Warburton St. Jude Race (to name a few), and will be playing two days at this year’s Stagecoach Music Festival.

AMP is setting the stage to build on last year’s huge success, motivated by the desire to broaden the experience of young musicians in our community. “We’re excited to have local schools involved with the program, as they’re most likely to see these talented kids; however, we had a number of young musicians and singers who taught themselves how to play their instruments or learn vocals by watching YouTube videos last year,” said Program Director Kate Spates. “School music programs tend to feed school marching bands, which is excellent, but many kids are looking for a different kind of music experience. We gave them a real rock band experience last year by forming 4 unique bands, and some are still gigging around town, and will even play at the half-pint hootenanny at Stagecoach

this year,” she continued.

Music Director, Bob Hamilton, who was an AMP instructor last year said, “We didn’t realize we would have such a big demand for the AMP graduates to play around town, so we’re trying to put together a scenario to keep the students engaged all year round and provide them with opportunities to play at various events.”

AMP is again seeking talented musicians and singers, including students proficient in vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drum set, percussion, brass, woodwind, electronic mixing/DJs, and students interested in the technical and production side of performance. On the day of open call, students will meet the judges, AMP committee members, and the music director for the program. Judges will ask questions, and students can perform either a song or a mash-up of songs not to exceed five minutes. Based on skill level and commitment, 40 students will be selected to participate in the three week program, which begins on June 27 and runs through July 15. While tuition is valued at $1,500, the fee is set at $399, with full scholarships available. No talented student will be

turned away based on ability to pay tuition.

Students accepted into the program will be announced on May 14 with the first day of camp starting on June 27. The program is Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. A final showcase performance on July 16 will be open to the public.

AMP was created in 2015 by a committee of volunteers involved with Coachella Valley Community Trust, and is made possible by grant funding from Goldenvoice. For more information about Academy of Musical Performance visit www.ampcv.com. For more information about Coachella Valley Community Trust visit www.cvcommunitytrust.org or call (760) 863-2333.

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by Eleni P. Austin

“Up In The Air” (Hit The Deck Records)

“ ’ve got my back to the wall at the door of forever, tried to make my great escape, but my hands can’t find the lever/It seems my mind’s made up but my heart it feels so hollow, the unintended consequence of bitter pills I’ve had to swallow.” That brilliant bit of erudite equivocation comes from the song “Lies,” off Brett Harris’ excellent new album Up In The Air. Listening to his music, one is transported to those halcyon days of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s when singer-songwriters like Harry Nilsson and Emitt Rhodes took their inspiration from British Invasion bands. It’s easy to presume that Brett Harris grew up listening to those seminal sounds. Ironically, that wasn’t the case.

Brett was raised in a rural town outside Richmond, Virginia. The 33 year old grew up in a family focused on sports.

His dad played ball in college and segued into teaching and coaching. There was a piano in the house and his mother would occasionally play hymns. Also, there were old Beatles records, but nothing to play them on.

After being cut from a couple of teams in high school Brett began to teach himself guitar. But it wasn’t until he began attending college at Wake Forrest University that music became a priority. Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the town, along with nearby Raleigh-Durham is home to a thriving music scene.

In the late ‘70s, Mitch Easter and Chris Stamey formed the Sneakers, when that came apart at the seams, Stamey paired up with Peter Holsapple and started the dB’s.

Meanwhile, Mitch built a recording facility in his parents’ garage. Drive-In Studio was where R.E.M. recorded their debut single, “Radio Free Europe” in 1981, along with their Chronic Town EP and first two longplayers. Throughout the ‘80s, everyone from Marshall Crenshaw to Game Theory to Suzanne Vega were making records in Winston-Salem.

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During college, Brett began to catch up with pop music. Following a crash-course in the essentials, Beatles, Big Star, StaxVolt and Nick Lowe, he started writing his own songs. In 2008, he released an EP, Yesterday’s News, two years later, his first full-length album, Man Of Few Words arrived. Both received critical acclaim.

That same year, he was recruited for an all-star tribute to Big Star. Jody Stephens, the only living member of Big Star, teamed with Mitch Easter, Chris Stamey, Mike Mills from R.E.M. and assorted Posies, performing the Memphis band’s Third album in its entirety.

When the dB’s reformed in 2012, recording their excellent Falling Off The Sky album, Brett was added to the band’s touring line-up. Each project raised Brett’s profile exponentially. A second EP, whimsically titled Mr. Sunshine arrived in 2015, and now he has just released his second long-player, Up In The Air. The album kicks into gear with “End Of The Rope.” The opening chord changes (funhouse) mirror the Fab Four’s “If I Needed Someone.” But, the arrangement expands and contracts, blending jaunty piano notes, wheezy organ fills, and soaring, multi-tracked harmonies over a four-on-the-floor beat.

Brett continues to channel the Beatles on both “Shadetree” and “Don’t Look Back.” The former weds Spiky guitars and tip-toe bass lines to a mid-tempo beat.

The sanguine “goo goo g’joob” melody is matched by labyrinthine lyrics that offer reproach and reconciliation in the same breath. “I was swinging in the trees listening to a gentle breeze when a thought ran through my mind/Suddenly it seemed to me absurd how a careless solitary word could make you treat me so unkind/It’s a sin how you’re missing the signals I’m sending.

A stinging guitar solo echoes his dismay.

A chunky backbeat propels the latter.

Phased guitars and plinking piano wrap a gauzy layer around the lush and dreamy melody. The lyrics focus on a brief assignation that seems too good to be true; “I keep seeing starry skies reflected in your darling eyes, but I’m too old and I’m too wise, I see right through your thin disguise/ To you it’s just a game, you don’t even know my name, but it’s better off that way ‘cause you’d only blow my cover.”

The best songs here manage the neat trick of sounding timeless. “High Times” feels like a classic AM radio hit, (but not in a “Chevy Van” or “Moonlight Feels Right” way). A languid amalgam of Country and Soul, Brett’s lonesome vocals are buttressed by graceful piano notes, tart guitar licks, horn accents, and vibes. This good old Country comfort could easily sandwich between the ‘Stones “Fool To Cry” and Elton John’s “Don’t Let The Sun Go

Down On Me” on the AM radio dial.

Drums beat out a relax-fit “George Of The Jungle” tattoo on “Rumor.” Fluttery keys, stealthy guitar and boomerang bass fills all fall in line. Cryptic lyrics hint at romantic betrayal, but peppery horns on the bridge give the track a Tijuana Brass flavor.

Meanwhile, “Summer Night” feels like the musical love child of Todd Rundgren and Barry White. The breezy, Pure Pop melody belies the story of a brittle breakup, easily summed up by this couplet: “all we are is an empty stare and a conversation we know by heart.” Swooping strings, that echo White’s Love Unlimited Orchestra, plus a treated guitar solo almost cushion the blow.

Other interesting tracks include the rockin’ stroll of “Out Of The Blue. The crisp arrangement juxtaposes a sawing string section with ricochet guitar riffs. The tune originally appeared on the Mr. Sunshine EP. The aforementioned “Lies,” showcases Brett’s sharp facility with language, even referencing Flannery O’Connor’s classic novel “Wise Blood.” Strumming acoustic guitars collide with sweet electric arpeggios. The see-saw melody powers down on the instrumental break, locking into a syncopated soft-shoe replete with clarinet and tinkling piano. There is a clear cosmic through-line to Harry Nilsson’s winsome “Cuddly Toy” song.

On the title track shang-a-lang guitars

intertwine with thrumming bass lines, a tick-tock rhythm and polished piano runs.

The lyrics offer a tender declaration of love; “You have seen good, bad and in-between and never given up on all the dreams we’ve shared/So long as I’ve got you, the rest can come unglued it’s up in the air.” The tune is buoyed by Brett’s falsetto croon, which eerily recalls a Nick Lowe deep track called “Heart.”

Up In The Air closes with the kaleidoscopic “Spanish Moss.” Ethereal strings blend with mournful pedal and hushed Gospel-tinged harmonies on this quiet benediction. It’s a wistful finish to a great record.

This is a solo record in name only. Brett is joined by longtime compadres like Jeff Crawford, Tommy Perkinson, Dale Baker, Charles Cleaver, Matt Douglas, Cameron Lee, Scott McCall, James Wallace and Whit Wright. Everyone played a little bit of everything, but horns were provided by Crispin Cioe, Larry Etkin, Bob Funk and Mark Daumen. Daniel Hart added strings, both Skylar Gudasz and Josh Moore furnished harmony vocals.

While Man Of Few Words was vibrant, Brett has added some new colors to his sonic palette. Up In The Air is full of rich textures. For people that feel like the best Rock And Roll was created half a century ago, this album hits all those sweet spots.

But it’s definitely Pure Pop for the 21st century.

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March 31 to April 6, 2016

By angela romeo

Hidden Talents – The Art of Sela Ward

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idden talents – unexpected surprises, these are things that give life flavor. For many the name Sela Ward evokes an actor. We are familiar with her work from films such as Gone Girl and TV, Sisters and House and CSI-NY come to mind. Many are aware of her charitable work with Hope Village for Children.

But Melissa Morgan Fine Art will introduce Sela Ward, artist.

Sela attended the University of Alabama where she studied fine art and advertising.

While working in advertising in New York she was recruited by the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency. From there Sela Ward’s acting career took root. But her passion for her art never diminished. In between acting roles, Sela would paint.

“Painting is personal expression of my inner life. The expression of visual art is a different structure than acting. It is a more vulnerable, personal dialogue,” noted Sela. “With the chaos of the outer world, we all strive to find inner stillness. We move forward in our daily activities, trying to make sense of world events and even the simple task of our daily routine. But at some point we do seek an inner stillness. Painting allows me to find that stillness and many of the works in this show are all about that pursuit.”

Sela paints in large scale. “I prefer the larger scale. It is not uncommon for me to create work that is 76 inches by 90 inches. I installed a piece here in the desert that is 10 feet by 8 feet. It was the piece that Melissa Morgan saw. She offered to show my art at her gallery. I saw the invitation as a great way to publically show my work.”

On April 1, from 6 pm to 8 pm Melissa Morgan Fine Art will host a reception for Sela and exhibit Sela’s abstract works on paper.

“I have done landscapes and figurative work. I am now exploring abstractions. It is the difficulty of execution to create a seemingly simple image that I find a challenge. I approach the canvas with an idea. But, just like life, a great plan is often taken by surprise. The work can unexpectedly take a different direction. Or the work can create its own turmoil.”

“I will have thirteen pieces at MMFA. They include a three piece series entitled Zen Moments. These are elegant, purposeful washes of color with a bold serpentine stroke of Black China ink. The pieces represent three different states of mind: Passion, joy and deep calm. The black line is a full character in search of stillness while itself in constant motion representative of rebirth and redemption; the quest for inner stillness while we are still in motion. The finished

works have an illusion of simplicity. For me to capture the balance and depth of color in these three works, required me to create 25 other discarded pieces. Again simplicity in abstraction is the illusion. The more I explore this field the more respect I have for artists such as Rothko and Pollock.”

Presenting one’s artwork as an actor is an experience that is fraught with issues. “Many people will view an artist’s work with a pure perspective. They may know little about the artist and less about the artist’s life. Their view is not attached to any preconception. Nothing clouds the viewing experience. For me, for any artist who has a public persona outside the fine art world, the viewer’s experience can be tainted. I am known as an actor. Will they see Teddy Reed (her character from Sisters)? Will they see Lily Manning (her character from Once and Again)? I cannot erase that knowledge, I can only hope that the viewer can look beyond the actor box, and experience my work for what it is objectively.”

“I have been blessed to have had both the visual and performing arts in my life. I am happy to be in a place in my life that gives me the freedom to explore and grow as a visual artist.

I continue to act but not with the pressure of a weekly one-hour TV drama. My children are attending college. The visual arts are a diverse fresh world of endless possibilities for me. My inner self finds peace and truth though my art.”

Sela Ward has always been true to herself.

In 2000, she produced The Changing Face of Beauty, a documentary about aging in America.

Unabashed and unbowed, Sela took on the images of beauty as seen through the eyes of Hollywood and advertising. It is the same conviction and quest for truth that makes Sela Ward’s art compelling.

Sela Ward reception on April 1, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Melissa Morgan Fine Art, 73040 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

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March 31 to April 6, 2016

PET PLACE

Do Animals Grieve?

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ave you noticed one of your pets appearing to grieve upon the death of another pet? Science confirms that you are not anthropomorphizing your cat or dog. Scientific studies confirm that animals have feelings, and in fact have a wide range of emotions including grief.

Dogs may become lethargic and stop eating.

Cats may retreat into hiding places and also refuse food.

Many years ago, one of my two bonded cats, Heather, was put to sleep when it was discovered she was ridden with incurable cancer. When I returned home with an empty cat carrier, I heard blood curdling screams coming from my house. I soon realized it was Isis, my lovely remaining cat. My grief was momentarily set aside by my amazement that Isis instinctively knew Heather was gone before I arrived home without her. Isis quit eating for a while and moped around the house in a listless state for about a month.

You may have heard the story of the famous grieving dog from Edinburgh, Scotland. Greyfriars Bobby, a Skye Terrier, traveled to his owner’s grave daily for 14 years until his own death in 1872. A granite fountain with a replica of Bobby stands his

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memory.

Recently, the photo of Hawkeye, a Labrador Retriever who refused to leave Navy Seal Jon Tumilson’s coffin, went viral on the internet. Mourner’s at Tumilson’s funeral were amazed when Hawkeye followed the funeral procession, and then dropped with a moaning sound in front of the flag draped coffin.

Animals also exhibit symptoms of grief when their companion animals die. In 1996, the ASPCA released the Companion Animal Mourning Project. This project studied the grief response in dogs, whose pack mentality and social nature makes them vulnerable to

by Janet McAfee mourning. Their study showed that upon the death of a companion dog, 36% of dogs ate significantly less, 11% stopped eating completely, 63% showed extreme changes in vocalization (some becoming more quiet, others becoming significantly more vocal), and over 50% became clingy with their humans.

How can you help your pet get over the mourning period? Give the remaining animal extra time and attention. Take longer walks with a dog. Give your grieving cat more time playing games or grooming them.

Lamb baby food spread thin over his food may encourage a reluctant cat to eat. Baked

sweet shane This precious little fellow is a handsome 2-yr-old Pomeranian/ Dachshund blend.

Shane promises to charm you with his sweet ways. Rescued

by Loving All Animals (760) 834-7000.

Meet Kohl Kohl is one “Kool Kat”!

This 7 mo. old adorable tuxedo girl will make a purrfect & playful pet.

She loves being the only kitty. Rescued by ForeverMeow, contact (760) 335-6767.

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chicken without the skin will entice some dogs to resume eating. Give your pet a light massage. If your pet continues to refuse food or shows other serious symptoms, a trip to the vet may be needed.

This is a good time to undertake some positive obedience training with your dog.

Training creates a deeper bond between the two of you, creating a way for you to better communicate. Take the grieving dog on more outings to his favorite places that might include dog parks, outdoor cafes, and shopping in pet friendly stores. Outings deepen the bond between dog and human, and improve his mood.

Dogs may have a more difficult transition time upon the death of their human. If he loses his home as well, this adds to his distress. However, after rehoming hundreds of shelter animals enter new homes, I have observed the vast majority joyfully form new bonds when they enter a loving environment.

Writer Scott Latham wrote about the unceasing loyalty of dogs, “From man’s best friend’s unceasing loyalty, mankind should master.”

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THE VINO VOICE

March 31 to April 6, 2016

by Rick Riozza

A Cool Springtime Classic Red from a Hot Vintage

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he most pleasant of spring weather has been thankfully overstaying its welcome—keeping that entrenching swift arriving summer from hastily settling in. El Nino—por favor, time to step up!

This past Easter my family had the pleasure to again invade my son Paolo’s wine cellar. Since he’s moved all of his tasty collection to the Wine Vault of the Desert in Palm Desert—where everyone’s wine is kept cool, safe and calm, we’ve had some quick access enjoying some real vintage extravagances.

So we had the pick of fabulous Bordeaux, marvelous Pinot Noir, and zinfully delicious Zinfandel. But since we were celebrating the most amazing happening in history: the bodily Resurrection of the Messiah, the cornerstone event that delineates Christianity from any other religion, we decided to open a magnum of the 2003 “Prestige” Roger Sabon Chateauneuf-duPape. It brings to mind some sort of “Roman Catholic-type wine”—so there you go. And, t’was so delightful in the beautiful cool of the day.

This wine, we write as CDP, is one of the most popular and famed wines of the world. And it’s not new to this column where I continually stuff wine history down your throat. We remember in 1308, Pope Clement V, former Archbishop of Bordeaux, (obviously already a vino lover) had had it with the politics of Rome and relocated the papacy to the town of Avignon. He and subsequent “Avignon Popes” did much to

establish vineyards close to the banks of the Rhône.

The short story is that 13 pristine varieties of grapes—those including some your favorites like Grenache, Syrah, Mouvèdre , Cinsault, Rousanne, Counoise, and others were selected, grown, and blended to produce a wine for the ages, a grand sturdy red that stands with the best on earth.

As to recent wine history, we remember the unfortunate heat wave in 2003 that hit Europe, and especially in the south of France, where over 14,000 people died as a result of heat related injuries. As it was the hottest year on record since the 1500s, no one really knew what the effect would be on the vineyards in the south of France.

For those vineyards with no wellestablished root system—well, they suffered greatly and withered. Fortunately for the CDP vineyards, whose vines were figuratively unveiled in the ancient of days, most assuredly survived the torrid summer of 2003.

A lot of people said it was a sub-par year: too hot, too ripe, too tannic. And, to some extent, this is true. There is nothing too subtle or delicate about most 2003s. But the area is no stranger to heat and dryness and this vintage also managed to produce some extraordinary wines; when and where acidity could be kept high to balance the fruit and tannin, the wines were brilliant, stunning even.

Released around 2006, the 2003 “Prestige” Roger Sabon CDP would show itself to be a world class wine. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate wrote: “Broad, expansive, rich, and impressively endowed, the dark ruby/purple-colored 2003 Prestige is dense, chewy, and meaty with high levels of alcohol, hints of roasted meats, kirsch liqueur, herbes de Provence, crème de cassis, and melted licorice. It is a broad, mouthfilling Chateauneuf du Pape that is

classic and substantial.”

Wine Spectator said, “Chateauneuf du Pape 2003 is an exciting vintage with some explosive wines that rank among the best of the recent run of superb years.” Expect high quality wines, with lots of muscle and layers of plush fruit.”

Indeed, Wine Spectator gave the Prestige 95 points stating, “Dense raspberry, plum, licorice, tar and bacon notes are supported by thick, muscular tannins in this concentrated, showy red. A bit of a brute now (though floral and mineral hints chime in too), so cellar. If you do, you’ll have a classic example of the vintage.”

Spectator was right on: Cellared for 13 years, the wine poured ethereal. Still deep purple in the glass with shades of brick red at the edges, the wine had shed its dense muscular quality and become a luscious elegant quaff that paired perfectly with the Easter ham and trimmings. It’s also a wine that gave pause—that vino epiphany moment, where we well contemplated the day and realized wine is truly God’s gift to man and constant proof that He loves us and loves to see us happy.

This wine would be a sudden surprise to all Bordeaux and Burgundy lovers who require a cup of savory body, finesse, and elegance at the table.

We can find all styles of CDP at our local markets. Young CDP these days are ready to drink and go wonderfully with hearty meals. But if you have the opportunity (and patience!) to put a bottle or two (or three!) away for a while, as with a great Bordeaux or Burgundy, at holiday festivities, you will enjoy what Isaiah wrote; “a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.”

Attention: For you wine enthusiasts who do age their wine and wish to store it at the Wine Vault of the Desert during the hot months ahead, please feel free to call my friends Ralph or Jack. They will be more

than happy to show you around the facilities and make the best offer whether you have two or two hundred cases to secure. (760) 345-3000 Rick is the valley’s somm-about-town conducting and entertaining at wine events, restaurants and tastings. Contact winespectrum@aol.com

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By Raymond Bill

dish-Creative Cuisine

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ith so many dining options in Palm Springs, one of the best kept secrets is dish-Creative Cuisine, not only because they have a cuisine and dining style that is unique to the valley, but also because of the history that is rooted in their new location in the uptown design district which is gaining so much recent attention. Formerly located in a small strip mall in Cathedral City, dish-Creative Cuisine built a reputation for providing fine dining cuisine, masterfully plated and accompanied by many small amuse bouche tastings that turned every dining experience into a multi-course event that aroused all senses. Now located in the old Don the Beachcomber building at N. Palm Canyon at Tachevah, dish has stepped it up several notches!

While one can still expect an unparalleled dining experience, complete with many creative small bites between courses, dish-Creative Cuisine now features a full bar with hand-crafted signature cocktails, created by Chef/Owner, Joane Garcia-Colson. With a full bar comes great happy hour specials enjoyed Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm to 7pm, including nightly specials that make this hot spot a locals’ favorite: Tuesday - “Two for One Burger Night” where guests enjoy two burgers made from premium ground beef tenderloin, with a bacon jam, caramelized onions, savory bearnaise sauce, lettuce and tomato, served with hand cut pomme frites, housemade chipotle ketchup and a sriracha aioli.

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Wednesday - $2 TACOS!!! With your choice of chicken, pulled pork, fresh fish, or smoked hominy and mushroom, you cannot go wrong on Wednesdays at dish! The price is right and the tacos are incredible!

Thursday - “Chef’s Choice,” whether it’s an Artisan Flatbread with a cold draft beer or fried chicken, chef will always have something special for the crowd.

Friday - “Choose Your Fish/ Choose Your Sauce”. Dish offers fresh, wild caught sustainable fish selections nightly, and on Friday, in the bar, you can choose from a few selections delivered fresh that day!

Saturday - “Oyster Night”. Fresh Fanny Bay oysters with fresh granita, shucked to order. It doesn’t get any better than this!

Now dish still offers the finest seafood and local, organic ingredients in the dining room and there are always nightly specials, which is why dish has become a destination restaurant. Parties of 8 to 12 are encouraged to take advantage of

the Chef’s Table, when available, where they are invited to dine in a private room adjacent to the kitchen with a window for viewing all the action throughout their meal. Dinner and a show!

With entrees like, Coq Au Vin, and Seared Diver Scallops in a grapefruit shallot reduction, dishCreative Cuisine is in a league of their own.

Rumors have revolved around this new location as it was once the famed, “Don the Beachcomber” restaurant, which catered to many celebrities, but the history of the building goes even further. Many have spoken of secret tunnels that lead from the restaurant to what is now known as Desert Regional Medical Center.

Back in the 1920’s, however, this local hospital was better known as the El Mirador Hotel, and it had a long history in Palm Springs. During WWII, the hotel was used as a military hospital and a portion of the building remained as a hospital while the majority was transformed back into an extravagant hotel. The tunnels were believed to be connected to prohibition era liquor

runs, gambling escapes or just easy routes for celebrities to make a quick getaway. Whatever their purpose may have been, the tunnels do exist, though blocked off to the public. This piece of Palm Springs history lives on in dish-Creative Cuisine.

Because dish-Creative Cuisine offers two separate dining experiences under one roof, you can come to dish for any occasion! Celebrating a special event or a romantic dinner for two?

The dining room menu, coupled with exquisite service will leave you with lifelong memories of a mouth-watering, multi-course meal. Looking for something casual to catch up with friends? The bar is the perfect venue to enjoy great food at reasonable prices in a casual setting. Dish is now open for lunch Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2:30pm, and offers brunch on Sunday from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Dinner is offered from 5pm to close Tuesday through Saturday with reservations recommended. The bar is open from 4pm to close with no reservations needed. Visit online at dishcreativecuisine.com and visit the app store on your mobile device to download their mobile app, which will allow you to receive notifications of specials and upcoming events. Dish is located at 1107 N Palm canyon Drive where Tachevah meets Palm Canyon in the Uptown Design District! Now is the best time to see what’s new at dish! Call today to make your reservation, 760-322-7171

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by Robin E. Simmons

No. 206

COSMIC MMA SMACKDOWN GETS HINKY

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keep waiting for movies to better reflect the real enemies of civilization as movie villains. I especially enjoyed “Eye in the Sky” for that very reason.

Movies are the global pond at which we all drink. They have power to define, examine our shared human concerns and not merely entertain.

NOW PLAYING: BATMAN VS SUPERMAN – DAWN OF JUSTICE I don’t know where to begin an honest review of this much-anticipated epic battle between two beloved comic book super heroes duking it out on the giant theater screen. The early screening I attended was just about filled with a cross generation audience ranging from white haired elders to crying babies. The audience was surprisingly reserved. The only cheering -- and it was limited and rather subdued -- came when Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) popped up without warning and for no apparent reason. Since childhood, I think

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most comic book readers have debated the big question of whether Superman or Batman would win in a fight. And that question is the main draw of this visually murky, long and sometimes tedious film that attempts to answer that old question.

And we do get an answer when the two caped dudes go mano-a-mano even though one of them combatants isn’t real a human.

In this latest iteration of the comic book icons, Batman (Ben Affleck) tries to convince the world that Superman (Henry Caville) is the ultimate illegal alien that deserves to be feared and not worshipped.

That he – Superman -- is a deceptive Savior responsible for the pain and suffering of thousands of people in a catastrophic event last seen in the closing battle at the climax to the last Superman movie “Man of Steel.”

An event not unlike 911’s incident when New York’s twin towers came tumbling down.

And what really is the origin of the intense animosity between Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne? Is it a battle of egos or

something else? I was kind of hoping it was over Wonder Woman. But I suppose that’s too much to hope for. Or is the fight really a corporate showdown between Warner Bros DC brand and Disney’s Marvel? I liked the religious theme that warned against the worship of false gods. Somehow that seemed on target during this election season where religion is playing a dominant role.

But why can’t these mighty warriors join forces to battle a real world enemy like ISIS? Zack Snyder directs with an obvious glee for over-the-top action. Ben Affleck is fine as Batman and Henry Caville is perfect as Superman. But I can’t really whole-heartedly recommend this film that spends a lot of time setting up a sequel. My favorite bit is Jessie Eisenberg as Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor. Clearly we are supposed to think of Mark Zuckerberg. I liked Jeremy Irons as Bruce Wayne’s all-purpose butler and confidant. I think it’s Irons’ great voice that seals his character for me especially in this film.

NEW FOR HOME THEATRE: 10 RILLINGTON PLACE “10 Rillington Place” is a true-life crime drama directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Richard Attenborough, John Hurt and Judy Geeson. It’s based on the case of British serial killer John Reginald Christie (played with chilling “normality” by Richard Attenborough. Throughout the late ‘40s, Christie lured middle-aged women to his London flat promising to cure their ailments with nitrous oxide. He then kills them, assaults their dead bodies, and buries them.

One of his victims, Beryl Evans (Geeson), misguidedly comes to Christie seeking an abortion. In the process, she not only loses her own life, but sets in motion a horrible sequence of events that threatens to endanger her husband as well. The film also explores the miscarriage of justice against Christie’s damaged neighbor Timothy Evans (Hurt). Richard Fleischer has turned out an authenticated documentary-like feature that’s as compelling as it is disturbing. The acting honors are firmly wrapped by John Hurt’s subtle and fascinating performance as the bewildered young man who plays into the hands of both the murderer and the police. In the end, Fleischer refuses to sensationalize the subject matter that is already beyond merely sensational. This nice looking edition is limited to only 3,000 units. Recommended. Twilight Time Films.

Blu-ray.

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Book Review

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By Heidi Simmons

Gender Transformation in Argentina -----------------------------------------------------

“The Gods Of Tango”

By Carolina De Robertis fiction

----------------------------------------------------ife is mostly unpredictable and often the decisions we make change the course of direction in the way we live. In Carolina De Robertis’ third novel The Gods of Tango (Alfred Knopf, 384 pages), a teen girl’s journey turns her into a man.

The story begins in a small Italian village near Naples around the early 1900s where Leda is set to marry her first cousin Dante in absentia. A year earlier, Dante immigrated to Argentina. Before she leaves to join her new husband, Leda’s father gives her his violin as a gift for Dante. The instrument has been in the family for generations. Leda has coveted the violin for years sneaking out and playing it in the olive orchards because women are not allowed to play musical instruments.

When Leda arrives in Buenos Aires after 21 days on a ship, she discovers her husband has been killed by authorities during a political protest. His friends give Leda some money and she stays in his room. Leda quickly discovers that life in the Buenos Aries immigrant slums if difficult not only as a widow but as a woman.

She can’t find work and it is unsafe for her to travel beyond the apartment complex where

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she lives. Decent women are not to be seen out alone or in nightclubs.

Some women take pity on Leda and give her sewing jobs. But it doesn’t pay enough for rent or food. When she has an opportunity, Leda sneaks out and explores the community discovering a world of music she has never heard. The Tango. It is new music with a new sensual dance. She longs to play her violin, but can only practice in silence. Thinking about Dante and missing home, Leda tries on Dante’s clothes -- and likes it.

She formulates a plan to run away as a man.

Donning Dante’s shirt, slacks, jacket and shoes, she throws away her clothing and enters the world as a man. Much to her surprise she is accepted and quickly learns to be more manlike. She gets a job in a cigarette factory and at night she becomes a habitué of the Tango clubs.

An unexpected opportunity arrives when a violinist is murdered in front of her and she asks to take his place. Leda keeps up with the musicians and finds the music soothes her soul.

Taking on the name of her dead husband, Leda becomes Dante.

Dante hopes that all her desires will be satisfied by the music she plays, yet finds herself drawn to women. Still a virgin, and only 17, sexuality and sex is confusing. She hires a prostitute to show her how to sexually please women.

Soon she is recruited to join a bigger band.

Dante is paid well and finally is a professional musician albeit as a man.

Dante is able to have relationships with women keeping her true sexual identity a secret. She is so clever as a lover, one woman claims she is pregnant and only Dante can be the father.

Dante falls in love with Rosa, a young woman who is hired to sing in the band as a man, but goes home every night as a woman.

But when one of the women with whom Dante has been having regular relations with discovers her true sexual identity, Dante’s life and secret are put at risk. Will Dante be able to stay a man and be with Rosa? I’ll leave it for you to find out assuming the subject matter fascinates you.

The Gods of Tango is a great title and the idea of a woman who must change her gender just so she can get a job, walk the earth unharassed and play a violin in public is intriguing.

The first half of this book lags and I cannot say who the gods of the Tango really are?

There is a historical element in the context

of the story about the rise of the Tango, however I never saw how Dante contributed to the popularity of the musical genre. I think De Robertis is making the point that immigrants played a big role in shaping the Tango.

Author De Robertis captures the complex sensory-riddled world of the story in rich detail. But too often she gets sidetracked with characters that don’t move the story forward. I wanted to know what was in Dante/Leda’s head as she struggled to understand her new world as a man. After all, she is only 17 when she joins the band.

I needed more moments when Dante/ Leda gets a fresh perspective and insight both as a woman under her clothing and as a man outwardly. This is most interesting as Dante/ Leda discovers something new about herself as a person and how different men and women act toward the same and opposite sex.

There is plenty of sex in this book and it baffles me why authors choose to use “sex” as a synonym for penis or vagina. Why not just say the body part? Seems odd to write so descriptively about everything else and then cop-out when it comes to specific genitalia contact.

This story is far more about Dante/Leda’s sexual desire than her desire for playing kick-ass Tango like the book’s title suggests.

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Trump, Taxes and an Irish Apple

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here the Bible uses 700,000 words to give guidance, the U.S. tax code needs 3,700,000.

It was only 100 years ago when the federal tax code was 400 pages in length. Today, it is over 70,000 pages long.

This year, it is estimated that Americans will spend over $30 billion doing their taxes or nearly$100 for every man, woman and child, not to mention the billions spent by corporations. As the Supreme Court has ruled, corporations are people, too, that owe taxes. The primary difference is that corporations wield the power, influence and finances to find ways around a voluminous tax code that is undecipherable to the average person.

As an example, Apple, one of the most successful companies in the world, is currently building a $1 trillion ‘headquarters’ in Cupertino. The thing is that their ‘real’ headquarters moved to Dublin, Ireland in the 1980s. By doing this, Apple reduced their corporate tax rate to 12.5% versus a much higher rate here in the United States. This structure meant that Apple-Ireland owned all Apple patents and Apple-US leases those patents for use in the

devices that they make in China. As Apple didn’t want to pay Ireland 12.5% on all of those profits, they set up another company, Baldwin Holdings, in the Virgin Islands where most of the income is stockpiled taxfree.

By doing this structure, Apple gets all of the benefits of a company doing business in the United States without most of the tax implications…not to mention the lower employee costs that building their devices in China affords them.

Offshore manufacturing points out one of the odder federal tax breaks that provide incentives to companies that move jobs out of the United States. While Democrats tried to eliminate this loophole with the Bring Jobs Home Act, the GOP squelched the Act with Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) calling the effort “a joke.”

Most companies that stay in the United States avoid the taxes of their home states by setting up Delaware corporations.

Delaware has nearly 1,000,000 corporate citizens which is 100,000 more than the living, breathing variety. Over the last decade, companies have avoided well over $10 billion in state taxes through the use of

these Delaware-based corporate shells.

While the unemployed have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits, corporations that get subsidies to do business in one state over another are exempt from taxation on that government support. As an example, Texas got a California-based assembly plant to move to their state in return for $227 million in tax subsidies. This meant that Texans paid $110,000 per job to take the jobs of California workers. While Texas was better off, American workers ended up making less for the same work.

The best example of a company profiting

at the expense of the communities that they do business in is Wal-Mart, one of the largest employers in the United States. The American taxpayer subsidizes every WalMart worker by $1,000 on average.

As for corporate tax rates, the United States at 39% is only exceeded by the UAE (55%) and Chad (40%). The average corporate tax rate in the world once weighted for Gross Domestic Product is 30%. When you consider the loopholes in the US tax system, our rates are on par with or lower than most of the developed nations of the world.

If we are going to ‘make American great again’, our elected representatives need to begin looking out for you and me. As the often ridiculed and ridiculous Presidential candidate Donald Trump has accurately said, free trade is not smart trade. Making things worse, our tax code codifies a system rigged against the American worker.

Haddon Libby is Managing Director of Winslow Drake, an investment advisory firm and can be reached at 213.596.8399 or hlibby@winslowdrake.com

Dale Gribow On The Law HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR RECOVERY FROM YOUR EASTER VACATION ACCIDENT

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good Christian would forgive an at fault driver for an accident because it is just that an accident...not an intentional act.

However, everyone would agree that the accident victim deserves to be fairly compensated for their pain and suffering.

Unfortunately an accident does not mean you will receive a fair settlement offer from the insurance company. You did not win the lottery because you were rear ended. Many potential clients do not understand why their case is not as valuable as their neighbors.

The most successful Accident cases have the following things in common which establish liability and damages. These are the two essential elements of an accident case.

1. The Victim STOPPED, took pictures with their cell phone of cars and injuries and gathered information.

2. The victim called the police who took a report even when there were no apparent injuries.

3. They did NOT give a statement! Victims should not give a statement to anyone without their lawyer’s permission as the statement is evidence. If the defendant does not have insurance or adequate insurance, then your insurance company will be responsible under UM and things said could come back to haunt you.

Remember to ask the other driver for his driver’s license and Insurance info. Along these lines you should TAKE DOWN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA. The insurance companies are watching your Facebook and Twitter posts which may show you playing sports or talking about a vacation. This arguably suggests you are OK and do not need medical treatment and that you are able to lift your

luggage.

4. Get medical attention immediately, either by going by ambulance to the Hospital or Urgent Care: Many Victims do not realize the severity of an injury and do not seek immediate treatment.

Later they realize the pain they are experiencing is accident related. Some victims do not take an ambulance because they have to pick up their kids or because they are concerned about the hospital and ambulance costs. Without immediate medical treatment in the first 3 days, many lawyers are not interested in the case. This is because the insurance company will argue if the victim was really injured they would have sought immediate medical treatment.

5. The Victim should NOT give the hospital their insurance/Medicare/ Medicaid information: Once Medicare/Medicaid is notified it takes 6-12 months to get them to respond to lien payment information. In addition there is a new law that the only medical bills that can be considered by the jury are those not paid by any insurance or Medicare/ Medicaid. If Eisenhower charges $50,000 and they have an arrangement with Medicare etc to accept $9,000 as payment in full and the patient then responsible for $1,000 we can only submit $1,000 for the jury to consider.

A few years ago that $50,000 medical bill would result in a $150,000 settlement offer. If $1,000 is all the V has to pay we will get settlement offers of $2500 to $3500.

6. You should contact a Lawyer immediately: If you are not represented by an attorney, the insurance company can contact you and try to get a statement. Your lawyer will never know what you said or what the adjuster/investigator

thought he heard you say. With a lawyer there is less of a chance for a “mistake” by the insurance company.

7. Ask your lawyer for assistance in obtaining medical care on a lien: Most doctors do not know how to prepare a med/legal report and that is essential for obtaining the full value on the case. For years I lectured on How to Write a Medical/Legal Report to the International College of Surgeons at their yearly conferences. The doctor’s report is almost as important as the injuries the doctor write down. Ordering Physical Therapy rather than having you sit in a hot bath is crucial too. A lawyer should urge you to list all injuries from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes and to take that list to each doctor’s appointment. All that information should be shared with each medical provider. Arm you doctor with ALL your medical complaints 8. Go to your lawyer’s body shop: Insurance companies recommend body shops with whom they have a working relationship and who agree to keep the damage estimates low.

When settling the case, the adjuster argues since the property damage is low then how could the Victim be injured. The last thing a lawyer wants is for his client to get his friend to fix the car cheaply.

9. You should have high auto liability and UM coverage: In the desert many of our neighbors have no insurance or inadequate limits. IF so to protect you we contact your carrier and make an uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage claim. If you have a $100,000 policy and the D driver does not have coverage a UM claim against your carrier can be made for up to $100,000. Likewise if the

defendant has a $15k policy we can collect that from the other carrier and then make a claim against your $100,000 UM coverage.

10. Be sure you have Medical Payments coverage: No matter who is at fault you can present a claim under the med pay section of your policy for up to that amount of money to pay your medical bills. With $25,000 of med pay coverage you can collect up to $25,000 from your own policy no matter who is at fault.

11. You must follow all your lawyers’ instructions and agree to go to trial when necessary. With some cases the attorney has to threaten or go to trial to get the true value of a case from the defense. I have had cases where my client refused to go to trial because of an abortion they did not tell their husband about; illegal drugs listed in med report or venereal disease; their referral to a psych or an affair with another person.

12. Do not sign anything: The paper you sign could be a release...or just an authorization to obtain your medical records.

Do not trust the adjuster who says if you have further problems they will take care of it.

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OMG! No Lol or Jk Here “Driving Yourself to Death”

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hey’ve drifted into your lane, drive right through red lights, blown past you in a hurry only to sit when the light turns greens (because their testing). They injure or kill thousands annually! Chances are you’re (or have been) one of them.

At any given daylight hour there are over 700,000 drivers using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices in this country.

Over one third of drivers admit to texting and driving and three quarters say they regularly see or encounter others doing it.

Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55mph, that’s enough time to cover the length of a football field blindfolded.

In 2014 drivers with smartphones had grown to 80 percent and is rising (the phone

may be smart but the users aren’t!).

April is Distracted Driver Awareness month reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. “Now is the time to unplug yourself before you hurt yourself, others or worse - “Drive Yourself to Death” Keep your cell phone in an accessible place but not in one where you can see it light up for every notification you receive. Your cell phone should also be on silent mode. Just because your hands aren’t on your phone doesn’t mean the distraction has been eliminated. If a phone call or text message is really important, it’s best to pull over into a safe location — preferably a parking lot — before using your phone.

Be Safe, Be Civil and Be Smart (without the phone!)

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This is the third meeting between these two fighters, with Bradley winning in 2012 and Pacquiao earning a unanimous decision victory in 2014. Manny “Pac Man” Pacquiao lost his last fight to Floyd Mayweather, in what was the most lucrative fight in boxing history. The “Fighter of the Decade” for the 2000s, hasn’t scored a knockout in more than six years, but still remains one of the most popular and successful boxers of all time. He is the first and only eight-division world champion, with 10 world titles, and is the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2015 according to Forbes.

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“Desert Storm” Bradley enters the rematch having won three straight bouts. He is a two-time former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Welterweight Champion, two-time former World Boxing Council (WBC) Light Welterweight Champion and a former WBO Light Welterweight champion. During his career, Bradley has defeated 12 world champions.

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sports Scene

March 31 to April 6, 2016

by Flint Wheeler

With Kobe Gone – Lakers Poised for Quick Rebuild..

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he 2015-16 Kobe Bryant farewell tour is finally winding down. The wins are not coming and the franchise is headed towards yet another top draft pick after landing the No.2 selection last year. With a very young team, the Lakers will be desperate for a few stars to sign on in the offseason which may or may not happen as general manager Mitch Kupchak admits Bryant must retire before the Lakers can improve.

The Lakers are trying to transition as a team with a very young roster and become contenders again, but Bryant is slowing the process down. With the veteran prepared to step up at the end of the season, Kupchak admits he is anxious for the move to begin so everyone can move on and the Lakers can go through a proper rebuilding process.

“We cannot move on as a team until Kobe leaves,” Kupchak said, via Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times. “Part of that to me is painful because I’ve been here 20 years with Kobe. This is a year that’s dedicated to Kobe and his farewell. From my point of view, it gives me complete clarity. ... We know what our [salary] cap situation is going to be like.... “We feel in the last two years that we’ve gotten at least five attractive young players,” Kupchak is referring to the core group of youth involving Julius Randle, Jordan Clarkson, D’Angelo Russell, Larry Nance Jr and Anthony Brown. However, this rebuilding process has been criticized as hurting the development of the younger players. There is no question the youth is getting plenty of chances to play this year, but they are not catching on like the team had hoped which is causing frustrations to boil over. Already this year Russell has been benched and now Randle is following suit as head coach Byron Scott says the forward has to grow up.

“He’s got to grow up,” Scott said, via ESPN.com. “Simple as that. I think the main thing I don’t like is, when you take him out of a game, how he acts sometimes. But again, I chalk it up to immaturity and just being inexperienced at this level because it’s going to happen again. I’m going to take him out of other games that he’s not going to like.”

The quicker the younger players develop for the Lakers, the quicker they become a desirable destination for free agents. Until then, the Lakers could try and acquire talent via trades. According to the Los Angeles Times, Nick Young leads the list of trade candidates for the Lakers while Lou Williams and Brandon Bass could be made available as well if desirable moves surface in the next two months.

In the meantime – Kobe shows no signs of slowing.. err.. let’s be honest, he shows no signs of shooting less. And if indeed that is the going rate, Kobe would have already spent part of his retirement booty from the close-out tour. That has turned out to be a big part of the story.

Here is the gist – with the focus more on entertainment than the basketball outcome, since it does not matter for the Lakers anyway, the run sits at 13-6 to the Over when Bryant has played his last game at a particular road setting, those 19 games exceeding the market expectations by 156 points, or 8.2 per game. Has Kobe tried to put on a show for them? You bet – he has attempted shots at a rate of 28.2 per 48 minutes in those games. How would that stack up if pro-rated for the entire season?

NBA Shots-per-48 Minutes DeMarcus Cousins: 28.5 Stephen Curry: 28.3 Bryant “Last Calls”: 28.2 DeMarcus is in a position with almost no help offensively for the Kings to be the sole provider in Sacramento. However, it’s still a lot of shots for two teams that won’t sniff the post season (Kings, Lakers). For Kobe, that’s lot of hoisting for one of the worst current offensive players in the sport, Bryant at 35.9 percent from the field, including 28.3 from 3-point range. For him to even be in the same conversation offensively with Curry is a joke this season.

There are four road games left on the tour, though the schedule will show five – I do not count a game against the Clippers as being on the road. The only March games under the pattern have been at Denver and Phoenix, two teams that were more than happy for a little sideshow at home.

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Bypass The Medicine Cabinet – Technology Stands Ready To Temporarily Relieve Pain

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echnology, already critical in many areas of health care, is poised to play an even greater role in medicine, especially in the area of pain management.

“Instead of pharmaceuticals, you are going to see the emergence of ‘technaceuticals,’ ” says David B. Sutton, CEO of Physician’s Technology LLC and coinventor of the Willow Curve, a low-level smart laser that treats joint pain.

Such technology is being developed at an opportune time because many people prefer to avoid pain medication when possible. Also, the CDC recently urged doctors who prescribe opioids to cut down on their use because of the risk that patients can become addicted to these narcotics, as well as the alarming increased incidence of fatal prescription-medication overdose.

“You also have this tsunami of aging baby boomers who have seen technology solving all kinds of problems their entire lives,” Sutton says. “It seems natural to them to look to technology to address more and more of their health care needs.”

A variety of gadgets are helping to re-invent medicine, from new scanning technology that gives a clearer picture of lung disease to magnetic nanoparticles that stop strokes caused by blood clots.

The Willow Curve™, which Sutton coinvented with Dr. Ronald Shapiro, is one example of how technology can work to temporarily ease chronic pain and is the leading product in the developing field of technaceuticals.

Because it’s also a smart computer, the device assesses the condition of the joint and delivers a targeted digital treatment.

A variety of ailments can be treated with technaceuticals, including arthritis, general joint pain, knee pain, tennis elbow and rotator-cuff injuries, among many others.

“This is a way to use technology to temporarily relieve pain, reduce swelling, improve mobility and improve the quality of life,” Sutton says.

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Such digital-therapeutic technology could be appealing for consumers who: • Want to reduce chemical dependency.

Technology may not replace pain pills completely, but it does provide a safe alternative for those who want to reduce their dependency on chemicals and avoid side effects.

• May not be surgical candidates. Some people may not be eligible candidates for surgery and others want more time to decide, Sutton says. Technology that helps them temporarily reduce chronic pain puts them in a better position to remain active by temporarily relieving their joint pain while they decide.

• Want to manage health care at a lower cost. Health insurance provides limited reimbursements for many procedures and the cost of co-pays is rising. Treatment that continues over time – such as for prescription medication – can cause expenses to add up. In comparison, an inhome technological device is a one-time expense.

“This technology isn’t meant as a substitute for medical treatment, but can be used in tandem with it,” Sutton says.

“Potentially, as the use of digital-therapeutic technology grows, the nation could see massive savings in health-care costs.”

About David B. Sutton David B. Sutton, CEO of Physician’s Technology LLC and co-inventor of the Willow Curve (www.willowcurve.com), is an experienced business executive, technology visionary and inventor. Prior to co-founding Physician’s Technology, he invented the first prepaid platform for financial institutions and card associations, leading to today’s prepaid-card industry.

ask JENNY

by Jenny Wallis

“it’s so much easier to be single.. ”

Dear Jenny, I am very happy being single and extremely happy with my life right now. I am independent and I am able to do pretty much whatever I want. I am always feeling happy and no one interferes with my plans! I love my life; I can say that openly and honestly.

Every once in a while though, I catch myself thinking about what life would be like with a partner, and I wonder if I’m missing out. Sometimes it feels like I’m the only single girl anywhere! When I go to parties and everyone is coupled up, that’s the worst. But then I tell myself that I am probably the envy of so many people in committed relationships.

I am such a great catch, I don’t know why I am still single... I see some of those girls out there, so needy and clingy. But why do they have relationships while I don’t? I know that I wouldn’t be so, “high maintenance.” Gosh, this whole relationship thing is so complicated, it’s so much easier to be single.

What are your thoughts?

- Paige -----------------------------------------------Hi Paige, that’s a pretty big question, with a lot of moving parts to it.

Probably the first thing that stands out in your comment is that you are happy being a certain way. You state that you are happy being single and that enables you to make all of your own choices and decisions. I think that that is wonderful, but I also think that by you stating it, you are pretty much sharing your fear. And that fear is that you will never find a mate. It’s a very simple answer, but I believe that based on what you said, this is your fear.

Not ending up with a partner could be your fear and you don’t even know it. It’s something that you feel deep down in your subconscious. All of us humans have a survival instinct, a protective instinct, and even when we don’t know it, we protect ourselves from the unknown. Whether it

be with words or actions, or in your case, justifications, we switch to survival mode.

Remember that what you fear, you always bring near. Following the Law of Attraction, what we focus on, we attract to us. And if you focus on your single life, that’s what you’ll have more of. I promise you that.

While you’re single life may be fantastic and may come with lots and lots of benefits, you find yourself lonely at times for a partner, a beloved, because you know that that can come with lots of benefits as well. It’s important to understand that you can have it all, a fantastic partnership and at the same time have all the advantages of independence. Just stop focusing on one thing, stop believing you know what a perfect life looks like. There comes a time when you need to be open. Open to the universe and what it might bring you.

Paige, by being open you are releasing what you think love, your beloved, happiness, and independence need, to look like, you are putting faith in the universe. It can be difficult to have faith in the unknown, but necessary for a fearless, passionate, and inspired life.

When we have so much focus on our current life and the way it is at the present time, it’s almost like we are holding on so tightly nothing can come to us. We have to remember to let up on things (our plans, our worries) and release what we believe outcomes need to look like.

Always ask for what you want, know it’s coming to you and be ready to receive it when it does!

- Namaste, ❤Jenny Do you have a question for Jenny? Find her at askjennynow.com or 760-505-0952

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of March 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19): According to my astrological analysis, you would benefit profoundly from taking a ride in a jet fighter plane 70,000 feet above the earth. In fact, I think you really need to experience weightlessness as you soar faster than the speed of sound. Luckily, there’s an organization, MiGFlug (migflug.com), that can provide you with this healing thrill. (I just hope you can afford the $18,000 price tag.) APRIL FOOL! I do in fact think you should treat yourself to unprecedented thrills and transcendent adventures. But I bet you can accomplish that without being quite so extravagant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “People only get really interesting when they start to rattle the bars of their cages,” says philosopher Alain de Botton.

If that’s true, Taurus, you must be on the verge of becoming very interesting. Metaphorically speaking, you’re not just rattling the bars of your cage. You’re also smacking your tin cup against the bars and trying to saw through them with your plastic knife.

APRIL FOOL! I lied. You’re not literally in a prison cell.

And I got a bit carried away with the metaphor. But there is a grain of truth to what I said. You are getting close to breaking free of at least some of your mindforged manacles. And it’s making you more attractive and intriguing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If I had to decide what natural phenomenon you most closely resemble right now, I’d consider comparing you to a warm, restless breeze or a busily playful dolphin. But my first choice would be the mushrooms known as *Schizophyllum commune.* They’re highly adaptable: able to go dormant when the weather’s dry and spring to life when rain comes. They really get around, too, making their homes on every continent except Antarctica. But the main reason I’d link you with them is that they come in over 28,000 different sexes. Their versatility is unprecedented.

APRIL FOOL! I exaggerated a bit. It’s true that these days you’re polymorphous and multifaceted and well-rounded. But you’re probably not capable of expressing 28,000 varieties of anything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Whatever it is you’re seeking won’t come in the form you’re expecting,” warns Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. If that’s true, why bother? Why expend all your precious yearning if the net result won’t even satisfy your yearning?! That’s why I advise you to ABANDON YOUR BELOVED PLANS! Save your energy for trivial wishes. That way you won’t be disappointed when they are fulfilled in unanticipated ways. APRIL FOOL! I was messing with you. It’s true that what you want won’t arrive in the form you’re expecting. But I bet the result will be even better than what you expected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re due to make a pilgrimage, aren’t you? It might be time to shave your head, sell your possessions, and head out on a long trek to a holy place where you can get back in touch with what the hell you’re doing here on this planet.

APRIL FOOL! I was kidding about the head-shaving and possessions-dumping. On the other hand, there might be value in embarking on a less melodramatic pilgrimage. I think you’re ready to seek radical bliss of a higher order -- and get back in touch with what the hell you’re doing here on this planet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Are you ready to fight the monster? Do you have the courage and strength and stamina and guile to overcome the ugly beast that’s blocking the path to the treasure? If not, turn around and head back to your comfort zone until you’re better prepared. APRIL FOOL! I lied. There is a monster, but it’s not the literal embodiment of a beastly adversary. Rather, it’s inside you. It’s an unripe part of yourself that needs to be taught and tamed and cared for. Until you develop a better relationship with it, it will just keep testing you.

(P.S. Now would be a good time to develop a better relationship with it.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your advice for the near future comes from poet Stephen Dunn. “If the Devil sits down,” he says, “offer companionship,

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tell her you’ve always admired her magnificent, false moves.” I think that’s an excellent plan, Libra!

Maybe you’ll even be lucky enough to make the acquaintance of many different devils with a wide variety of magnificent, false moves. APRIL FOOL! I lied. In fact, I think you should avoid contact with all devils, no matter how enticing they might be.

Now is a key time to surround yourself with positive influences.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In 1841, a British medical journal prescribed the following remedy for the common cold: “Nail a hat on the wall near the foot of your bed, then retire to that bed, and drink spirits until you see two hats.” My expert astrological analysis reveals that this treatment is likely to cure not just the sniffles, but also any other discomforts you’re suffering from, whether physical or emotional or spiritual. So I hope you own a hat, hammer, and nails. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The method I suggested probably won’t help alleviate what ails you. But here’s a strategy that might: Get rid of anything that’s superfluous, rotten, outdated, or burdensome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): To begin your oracle, I’ll borrow the words of author Ray Bradbury: “May you be in love every day for the next 20,000 days, and out of that love, remake a world.” I have reason to believe that this optimistic projection has a good chance of coming true for you. Imagine it, Sagittarius: daily swoons of delight and rapture from now until the year 2071. APRIL FOOL! I lied, sort of.

It would be foolish to predict that you’ll be giddy with amorous feelings nonstop for the next 54 years and 10 months. On the other hand, I don’t think it’s unrealistic for you to expect a lot of that sweet stuff over the course of the next three weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I am tired of being brave,” groaned Anne Sexton in one of her poems. “I’m sick of following my dreams,” moaned comedian Mitch Hedberg, adding, “I’m just going to ask my dreams where they’re going and hook up with them later.” In my opinion, Capricorn, you have every right to unleash grumbles similar to Hedberg’s and Sexton’s. APRIL FOOL! The advice I just gave you is only half-correct. It’s true that you need and deserve a respite from your earnest struggles. Now is indeed a good time to take a break so you can recharge your spiritual batteries. But don’t you dare feel sorry for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 1991, hikers in the Italian Alps discovered the well-preserved corpse of a Bronze Age hunter. Buried in the frigid terrain, the man who came to be known as Otzi the Iceman had been there for 5,000 years. Soon the museum that claimed his body began receiving inquiries from women who wanted to be impregnated with Otzi’s sperm. I think this is an apt metaphor for you, Aquarius. Consider the possibility that you might benefit from being fertilized by an influence from long ago. APRIL FOOL! I was just messing with you.

It’s true you can generate good mojo by engaging with inspirational influences from the past. But I’d never urge you to be guided by a vulgar metaphor related to Otzi’s sperm.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Caligula was an eccentric Roman emperor who had a physical resemblance to a goat. He was sensitive about it.

That’s why he made it illegal for anyone to refer to goats in his company. I mention this, Pisces, because I’d like to propose a list of words you should forbid to be used in your presence during the coming weeks: “money,” “cash,” “finances,” “loot,” “savings,” or “investments.” Why? Because I’m afraid it would be distracting, even confusing or embarrassing, for you to think about these sore subjects right now. APRIL FOOL! I lied. The truth is, now is a perfect time for you to be focused on getting richer quicker.

-----------------------------------------------------------Homework: What conditions would you need to feel like you were living in paradise? Testify: Truthrooster@gmail.com.

Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

March 31 to April 6, 2016

Mind,body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

JOURNAL: FOR A HEALTHIER YOU!

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ournalizing daily explores the thoughts and feelings encompassing the events of one’s life. Expressing your thoughts on paper is expedient in your personal growth as well as it relieves stress.

Did you know expressing your thoughts on paper improves your mental and physical health? Studies indicate that if you journal you improve self-esteem.

When we journal we are writing in our adult diary. Did you keep a diary as a child? I kept a diary as a little girl. I recall writing and locking all my thoughts away with the little key that was provided. If you had a diary as a child, did you keep it? If so, have you catalogued your thoughts? Now we are big kids with more mature ideas and thoughts.

Have you considered writing your thoughts down today?

The benefits to writing are bountiful.

You don’t have to articulate to express your thoughts on paper. Remember you will likely be the only audience unless you decide to share. To journal is a simple recording of your life. In fact, when we write about our feelings or reflect on stressful events in our lives, it is therapeutic to release these emotions on paper. You are able to clarify your thoughts, feelings and gain immeasurable self-awareness. Studies have shown you can boost your immune system

by keeping a journal. When we release negative thoughts, feelings and emotions on paper we’ve essentially had a therapy session with ourselves.

Commencing to start may be challenging.

Don’t over commit. Keep it simple.

Purchase a journal that which reflects your personality. You may also want to treat yourself to new ballpoint pen. Remember it doesn’t matter where you start… just write.

You will recognize once you start writing it will change your life. Dedicate time each day to express what is on your mind. Also, what you write is never wrong. You own your thoughts and ideas. Don’t hold back or keep them suppressed. It is your perfect opportunity to work through feelings of anger, resentment and painful experiences.

Over time you will recognize greater balance in your life. Just think… you can affect a profound variance everyday in your life.

Most of us are on overload and we rarely take time to reflect on ourselves. The constant flow of life impairs us. Writing your story is for you or to leave behind for your family to enjoy. Once you have maintained an ongoing journal and you look back on what you have written you may realize the richness of your life.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA

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BEAUTY

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Dr. Maria Lombardo, Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery is located in Rancho Mirage.

She specializes in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures including (but not limited to) facial, body and breast surgery, Botox, Latisse, and hCG diet program.

For a consultation or more information, visit lombardocosmeticsurgery.com or call 760-610-8990. Dr. Lombardo will be writing a bi-weekly column for CV Weekly.

Multiple uses for botox

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y now almost everyone has heard of Botox. And most people know that it can be used to treat the “frown lines” between the eyebrows, or the “elevens” as it is sometimes referred to… but there are many places on the face that Botox can help!

Very often when we treat the frown lines we also treat the horizontal, forehead lines caused by raising your eyebrows up. Treating both areas together gives a smooth appearance to the whole forehead as a unit.

Another, commonly treated site, is the crow’s feet at the sides of the eyes. These lines are formed by squinting. By using Botox in this area, we can smooth the appearance of the crow’s feet but we can also create a little brow “lift” which can open up the eyes and reduce that tired, heavy brow look.

Some people even need a little Botox on the side of the nose to soften the “Bunny Lines” that happen when we crinkle up the nose while smiling or sometimes, frowning.

Botox is not just for the upper face… the lower portion of the face can be treated

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too! The chin is a great place for Botox if you tense up and have a dimpled effect in that area. It’s referred to as a “golf ball chin” because it resembles the divots in a golf ball!

Even the neck can be treated… The platysma is a very thin muscle that runs from the jawline down to the chest and can be the cause of visible, vertical “bands” as we age… This pulling from the platysmal bands can even accentuate the “jowls” of the face. Botox in this area can soften the pull and change the prominence of the jowls.

You can even use Botox around the mouth. In very small amounts, Botox can help with the vertical lines around the mouth. These are typically called “smoker’s lines” but non-smokers get them too. Drinking from a straw or whistling causes you to purse your lips and this can cause these line to form. The corners of the mouth can be treated to reduce the frowning appearance that some have…

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Life & career Coach

by Sunny Simon

Change Your Label, Change Your Life

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ecently I clicked on an interesting blog about a young man who at the age of fourteen set a goal of getting straight A’s throughout high school. It sounded like an admirable achievement so I read on to observe his strategy.

Steven attained success by employing two distinct methodologies. After considerable research and reflection of his past grades, he discovered students who earn lower grades employ last minute study habits. Attempting to tackle assignments at the eleventh hour adds an element of pressure. Kids who do so often end up frazzled and tired when sitting for an exam. What is key to an A student’s approach is immediate learning and processing of new information.

Okay, that’s not rocket science. Anyone who has ever popped No Doz and pulled an all-nighter can testify to the stupidity of the process. Sure you may end up passing with a mediocre grade, but studies performed at UCLA claim inadequate sleep patterns cause a compounded issue. Habits of cramming and sleep deprivation result in greater academic problems.

The flip side of avoiding last minute cramming into the wee hours of the morning is keeping up with assignments on a daily basis, a process Steven took seriously. Before engaging

in playing any video games, he completed his homework. Again, not an earth shattering breakthrough approach, just a matter of establishing an uncomplicated habit.

What really impressed me about Steven’s commitment to earning straight A’s was a mindset shift involving a new label. He began thinking of himself as an A student. 4.0 became more than a goal, it was his identity.

Adopting a new persona was a theory worth testing, and I did. After contemplating this approach, I purchased a new workout shirt that reads: #Fierce. It is pink and cute and something new to wear to the gym a place I dread but am forced to frequent because “The Punisher,” my personal trainer, expects me to show up. But here’s the thing, I now have a new label. When I brand myself #Fierce, I act the part performing more like an individual who enjoys pumping iron and strength training than a sleep deprived class C student who can barely make it through the last set of chest flies.

Want to change the way life is grading you?

Change your label. You can over-perform in school, at work or on the playing field. Begin by instituting some positive habits, and be sure to create a new winning identity.

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

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