Coachella Valley Weekly - May 5 to May 11, 2022 Vol. 11 No. 8

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Giselle Woo

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High Desert Fringe Festival

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The Heyday

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Shay’s Warriors

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Mama’s House Golf Tournament

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

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CONTENTS

Joshua Tree Music Festival...................... 3-5 Giselle Woo - Singers & Songwriters ........ 5 Breaking The 4th Wall - High Desert Theatre On The Edge Fringe Festival ..... 6 CVCAN Charity Golf Tournament ............. 6 Good Grub - The Heyday ........................... 7 Shay's Warriors............................................ 7 Consider This - Colin Hay ........................... 8 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................... 9 Screeners................................................... 10 The Vino Voice .......................................... 12 Keg Whisperer .......................................... 13 Pet Place .............................................. 14-15 Society Scene - Mama's House Golf Tournament ........................................... 16

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rom May 12-15, the much-anticipated Joshua Tree Music Festival returns with an eclectic line-up of performers, an intimate setting, and unforgettable concert experiences set against the beautiful Hi-Desert scenery. This four-day, twice a year experience has been affected by the pandemic. Last October’s festival had only a thousand attendees as opposed to the regular three thousand of previous years. This year’s Joshua Tree Music Festival is expected to draw in 1,500 attendees and founder/ organizer Barnett English is anticipating a memorable festival season.

“We didn’t have a festival in 2020, and last season we had a scaled down version. People were sweeter than normal and kind. I hope we all stay this grateful and happy. Being able to have a festival without being separated from each other is something to celebrate and not take for granted,” said English.

Barnett has traveled to, attended and worked at over 650 camp-out music festivals since 1993 with his organic espresso café, JavaGogo. On a whim, JavaGogo came to the Joshua Tree Lake Campground in October 2002 at the JT Didgeridoo Festival. After seeing the surroundings, Barnett thought it would be a good location for a music festival.

That same week, a stranger invited Barnett to his birthday party, which consisted of two hundred people dancing around a bonfire.

That was when he found that Joshua Tree was populated with outdoorsy, creative, DIY artist-types and radically unique individuals.

Within six months, Joshua Tree became his home and the inaugural Joshua Tree Music Festival took place on April 11-13, 2003.

The festivals are family friendly events, creating an audience of all ages. The eclectic line-ups draw a diverse crowd of discerning live music fans who love the outdoors.

Additionally, the Joshua Tree National Park is one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the world with two million visitors annually.

The festival is an experience where groups of families and friends come once or twice a year to truly commune, revel and bond.

The festival features two stages, a world market, and organic food purveyors in the section of the music bowl. Live music alternates continuously on two stages in one area so attendees do not miss a performance.

More than 35,000 square feet of shade cloth flies over head for comfort and the one-acre oval lake area is surrounded by amazing visual art installations, Kidsville, Playshops, the shaded Yoga & Healing Stage, shady nooks, and funky vignettes.

“I’m a real music junkie. I’m always looking for my new favorite band or artist. I love seeing people’s reactions to the music and discovering new artists. We want to make a diverse and global line-up. Artists like the AfroCuban artist Cimafunk. They always have a high-energy, super fun show, singing in three different languages,” shared English.

Cimafunk has made a name for himself, performing an electric live show with his nineperson band from Havana. His debut album Terapia (2017) and especially his eclectic lives shows have conquered a multitude of audiences from Havana and New York to Madrid and Paris. continue to page 5

Haddon Libby ............................................17 Dale Gribow .............................................. 17 Send Me A Trainer .................................... 18 Safety Tips ................................................. 18 Modern Men: CV Men's Chorus .............. 19 Free Will Astrology................................... 19 Travel Tips 4 U............................................ 21

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JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL

”I think it’s my first time playing in the desert. I’ve played on the beach, in cities, in the mountains, even on boats, but I’ve never played in the desert. So that’s cool for me. I also know it’s a really dope crowd – lots of good people with the groove. That’s what my tribe and I love, playing in front of groovy people that like to have fun. So it’s going to be a party,” said Cimafunk.

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Cimafunk’s second album El Alimento was released in October 2021, receiving overwhelming praise. Rolling Stone ranked it #3 of the Best Spanish-Language and Bilingual Albums of 2021 and #23 of the 50 Best Albums of 2021. El Alimento was also among NPR’s Best Latin Music of 2021 and #1 of Le Monde’s Latin Music favorites. Singles also made their way through 2021 lists: “Rómpelo” ft. Lupe Fiasco was among NPR Alt.Latino’s best singles of 2021 and “Funk Aspirin” ft. George Clinton in Remezcla’s 10 Best Indie Pop, Rock, & Chill Songs of 2021.

“My music has a lot of different elements.

We’re sponges and I’m lucky to have been exposed to great music. I mainly make AfroCuban music with funk. So I have those AfroCuban rhythms and sounds, but I mix them with funk and some soul, hip hop and other stuff. It gets really funky at the live

show. Music brings people together and it can serve to heal and inspire. It’s always important, but can be lifesaving and very special during tough times. The last few years were really hard for the world and as we start to get back out, seeing people and enjoying human contact again, music should be front and center of the healing and celebration,” stated Cimafunk.

There are four ticket tiers available for the Joshua Tree Music Festival, but the first two tiers are sold out.

All tiers are for identical four-day passes, the only difference is the price. The event is at a limited capacity of 1,500. Advance purchases are recommended, as the Joshua Tree Music Festival is expected to sell out and tickets will likely not be available at the gate. All ticket sales are final and are also transferable.

“Music is medicine and gets people through bad times. Being able to hold the

JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL: SINGERS & SONGWRITERS WITH GISELLE WOO

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oming off of two solid shows at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, desert darling Giselle Woo heads to two more local stages as Joshua Tree Music Festival and Oasis Music Festival welcome her passion and joy to perform once again. I was able to catch up with Giselle by phone and chat about her recent success. She was learning a bit more about the business of being a musician and appreciating the process of learning. Luckily, she says, she “likes to learn sh!t.” A self-proclaimed “forever student” at COD, she is grateful to have access to classes and teachers to help her learn and grow.

“It felt amazing,” she says of her back to back Coachella shows. “We had artist parking passes!” When she looked out and saw the size of the growing crowd, she thought her eyes were playing tricks on her.

“After two years, we were the first band to play Coachella. The first band,” The moment weighs significant. “We got the whole fest to rock out! There were a lot of people there for the first day. We were able to have Bryanna Evaro as our manager and handle all the things we normally do ourselves. Having a team to help us was really nice. Being able to cross load and having a guitar tech, and all the support allowed us to really enjoy the show.

We even had a trailer with AC and a shower!”

She says the best moment for her was having

her father come on stage and play with her and inviting her mom up later as well. “They were the ones that let me flourish, in church and music. I mimicked them. My mom is so amicable and my dad is so approachable.

They do what they love with passion and joy and I try my best to do the same.” Pride and respect fill her voice. “I felt like I owed them and thank my band for letting my dad play a song with me.”

Giselle says she and her bandmates learned a lot from the Coachella experience and gained a lot from the process from creating a stage plot to sound check. “The more prepared you are, the better it is for everyone that has a

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festival makes this a celebratory occasion. It’s a very laid back and comfortable environment that we create. It’s not about long lines or crowded, hectic energy,” shared English.

For full event information and ticket packages for the Joshua Tree Music Festival, visit the official website at joshuatreemusicfestival.com.

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job to do to make your performance shine. I have a lot of respect for the process.” One of her favorite performances was Karol G. “Her tribute to the number one Latin Hits, starting with Ricky Martin in 1998, all the way to now was incredible! It made me cry.”

Now as she turns her attention to Joshua Tree, Giselle reflects on the differences between the experiences as she returns to the calmer arena she first entered with her band back in 2018. “It will just be me, by myself as a part of a singer-songwriter thing.”

She says it’s a reflective moment for her as she thinks about how far she has come in her journey. “It’s a reminder for me about where I have gotten to. I think about where I would be if I never picked up a guitar or wrote songs.

There’s a lot I wouldn’t have experienced,” she ponders her growth and her journey. “I met Jose and Marco (Drummer, Bassist) and we played Joshua Tree (Music Festival) in 2018. It was our first big gig. We played for 90 minutes! We prepared a lot for that show.”

Giselle Woo will bring her signature smile and songs to the Songwriter Sessions on May 12th from 12:30-2 pm.

For more info to: joshuatreemusicfestival. com/may-2022-schedules.

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BREAKING THE4TH WALL

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udolf Bing, an Austrian impresario who had fled Nazi Germany, wanted to create an international theatre festival in the UK. After various searches, Edinburgh Scotland was proposed by the British Council as the new location. In 1945 a festival committee was formed and it was decided that 1947 would be the date of the festival and a chance for Edinburgh to create a new post-war identity as ‘the cultural resort of Europe'.

The first Edinburgh International Festival began on August 24,1947, with a goal to 'provide a platform for the flowering of the human spirit' by bringing people and artists together from around the world.

Unfortunately, not everyone who wanted to participate were invited and so The Festival Fringe was created when eight of the companies who had not been included, - six Scottish and two English - staged their own shows alongside the new International Festival. These groups operated totally independently of each other, with no support structure.

The artists produced their own shows in empty stores and church basements and their work was staged literally “on the fringe” of the established festival. The concept was an immediate success and the Fringe soon became just as popular as the “official” Festival.

Today, Fringe Festivals around the world vary, lasting from a day to a few weeks involving multiple venues. Shows are kept brief and technical requirements simple.

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HIGH DESERT THEATRE ON THE EDGE FRINGE FESTIVAL

Introducing audiences to new genres of the performing arts.

Fringe Festivals are a celebration of art and culture. Artists and performers take to stages all over the U.S. and the world, to present shows for every taste. From big names in entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers. Fringe festivals include theatre, comedy, dance, cabaret, music, exhibitions and events.

In 2018 a new and exciting Fringe Festival kicked off in the high desert of California.

Created and produced by Actress/Playwright/ Producer Miri Hunter and Teacher/Actress/ Writer Ann Van Haney, the High Desert Theatre on the Edge Fringe Festival is now in its fifth year. These two creative and inspirational women managed to continue the festival during Covid by putting it on line in 2020 and 2021, which opened it up to an international audience. Both Miri and Ann have been active in Los Angeles and Desert theatre for many years.

The Hi Desert Fringe Festival is produced under the auspice of Project Sheba, founded

by Dr. Miri Hunter in 2007 and is a minority and woman owned non-profit organization whose mission is to work with persons of diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences towards making local and global communities strong and vibrant. In 2017 Project Sheba started a Theatre Company called Thought Theatre and a year later they kicked off the Hi Desert Fringe, whose purpose is to bring

original, non-traditional, gritty, edgy, thoughtprovoking performance art to the Hi-Desert.

When attending Fringe Festivals in Hollywood one of the most exciting experiences for me was the discovery of the hidden gems that may not have otherwise been discovered. Stage works that I had never seen and artists I was not familiar with.

Each was unique and enticing and waiting for new audiences to discover them. The 2022 High Desert Fringe Festival continues the mission of these exciting world-wide events by presenting fresh, new, edgy and inspiring works by a diverse group of artists.

Special Guest MC Turiya Autry will host the festival and present the following shows; The One Woman Grievance Parade, Lisa Mednick Powell – This will be mostly a sartorial statement, featuring strips of white cloth safety-pinned to Lisa's black outfit.

A Few Recent Histories of Haunted (Desert) Debacles, Claire Vaye Watkins and Ruth Nolan – Prose writing inspired by growing up and coming of age in wild and woolly places in the rural Mojave Desert Echoes of a Woman, Patricia West-Del Ruth – Voices from a horrific past, play over and over in a woman's head, as she struggles to confront three different personalities as they reveal the brutal reality of her life.

Yes, No, Maybe So, Catherine Barnes – After an unsettling doctor’s appointment, Catherine’s inner social justice warrior, Professor Sarah P. Outrage, takes Catherine on a hilarious tour of her own fraught relationship with boundaries. Featuring song, characters, multimedia, and percussion instruments.

Pas De Poubelles, Jenn Henry – Set to a 1987 USSR recording of Tchaikovsky’s Pas de Deux from the Nutcracker (Op. 71, Act II: No. 14), “Pas de Poubelles” is a ballet duet with a trash bin.

The Desert Split Open, curated by Susan Rukeyser – Four local writers (Caryn Davidson, Annie Connole, Dwayne Alicie, and Susan Rukeyser) will read their original poetry and prose, offering a glimpse of the kind of work shared every month at the Desert Split Open Mic, Joshua Tree’s feminist, queer,

CVCAN HOLDS THIRD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

MAY 6, 2022 EVENT WILL BENEFIT DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION

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VCAN, the voice of cannabis in the Coachella Valley, will hold its third annual golf tournament at Mission Lakes Country Club, in Desert Hot Springs on May 6, 2022. Presented jointly by CVCAN (Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network) and the Hall of Flowers, all profits will be donated to Desert Cancer Foundation. Last year’s event raised $6,000.

For those who are not playing golf, or who couldn’t reserve one of the coveted spots to play, CVCAN, Desert Hot Springs and The Vault will hold the 19th Hole afterparty following the Awards Ceremony at the Mission Lakes Pool from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The afterparty is a separate ticketed event. Special pricing tiers are in affect for members. With a Hall of Flowers pass, attendance is $20. The pass must be shown at the door. Tickets for non-members and member guests are

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$50. ADVANCED TICKETS ONLY. Tickets will NOT be available at the event. Raffle tickets will be sold for some great dispensary/brand baskets and lots of really special prizes!

Brent Buhrman, President of the CVCAN Board of Directors said “Our Charity Golf Tournament has become so popular the event has more than doubled in size since our last year’s tournament. We encourage our membership to attend the 19th HOLE to meet and thank our generous sponsors.

There will be a raffle with 50+ raffle prizes donated from our sponsors.

“We are proud of CVCAN’s commitment to the community, our ability to donate the Desert Cancer Foundation year after year & our opportunity to showcase our members and our sponsors.”

For more information about the tournament go to:

cvcan.wildapricot.org/event-4575935 About CVCAN Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network (CVCAN) Association is an organization that provides a responsible and productive voice for the cannabis industry in Coachella Valley through innovative and effective programs in development, operations, regulations, and outreach.

About Desert Cancer Foundation Desert Cancer Foundation is dedicated to helping pay for cancer care for local residents who need financial assistance. Since inception, Desert Cancer Foundation has paid for cancer-related screening, diagnosis, and treatment valued at nearly $100 million dollars. Furthermore, DCF has served more than 8,250 residents in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities with the cost of their cancer care needs.

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Stories to Share, Sue Neal – Lillith The Demon, Garden of Eden, Created Equal, Van Ago, Go, Go Olly Billy Bob Brown-America’s Favorite Thrillbilly, Allen Merritt – Olly Billy Bob Brown, America's Favorite Thrillbilly practices the gift of gab and gossip, sharing humorous commentary on things he sees going on as he travels around the country.

Cholla Needles, curated by George Howell – Cholla Needles, the high-desert monthly litmag, presents a group poetry reading. The featured writers include Susan Abbott, Cindy Rinne, George Howell and John Sierpinski.

Elegant Betrayal, Rue Love​– The video showcases an original song, which is a blend of spoken word and punk cabaret.

3 Short films, Roy Boucher – George, Happy Birthday Art, Bees and Seas Tarot 4 U, Roy Boucher – Roy will also lead up to four workshops during the day, each at 45 minutes to introduce Tarot. ​Torn Hide, Alex and Lauren Valdivia – A psychological bull fight, centered within a worn western woman, who battles her darkness in a vicious struggle, day after day, bruised by the desert.

Another Round of Lame Excuses, Kurt Schauppner – Of his performance Kurt says, “I sit around playing songs l have written and telling stories about the songs.”​​ When: Saturday, May 14th – 3pm-10pm The Venue: Tower Homestead Guest Ranch – 76969 Amboy Rd, Wonder Valley, CA. Beer, wine and catering by the Hungry Lizard will be available.

Outdoor COVID protocols will be observed.

For schedule and ticket information: Please visit www.hidesertfringe.org.

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

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THE HEYDAY

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ong a popular vendor at the Thursday Night Village Fest, The Heydey has finally gone brick and mortar in a space inside the Palm Springs Hilton’s lobby.

Brad and Crystal Reihl are staying true to their roots with a one-page menu featuring

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their infamous Smash Burger with fresh grass-fed organic ground beef with fried onions “smashed” into the beef on the flattop and topped with fresh lettuce and their signature sauce all cradled in a Martin’s potato roll imported from Chambersburg in

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Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The beef patty has crispy caramelized edges that provide intense meat flavor. I love to patronize family-run restaurants that consistently do their signature dishes well.

I happened to drop in during the White

SHAY’S WARRIORS – LIFE AFTER CANCER

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ur Mission: Living life after cancer is tough. Shay’s Warriors will inspire, inform, empower and help heal women and their families through health, fitness and the mind-body connection. Shay’s Warriors is a 501© (3), 100% volunteer-run non-profit formed in the Coachella Valley in November 2018, to help women who have gone through breast and other reproductive cancers.

About Shay’s Warriors: Founder Shay Moraga was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in 2016. Shay fought for her life until the day she was told that her cancer was gone! “Toodle-oo, cancer! Those who have experienced hearing those words know that cancer never truly leaves you. Physically yes, however emotionally, never! Everyone’s bodies act differently. There’s often guilt, fear, loneliness and an overwhelming sense of “what did I just go through?” It’s normal to have confusion once you receive a clean bill of health. Women Struggle to ask for help. After Shay’s very quiet struggling search for local resources, she had a passion to do more. This is when Shay’s Warriors was brought to life with the hope of providing a healthy, inspiring and safe space for survivors to connect and thrive.

Our Community: Our online community is filled with inspiring messages on social media; there are fun, relaxing and motivational playlists on Spotify. Educational and emotional podcasts, blog posts and live YouTube virtual

talks are all available. Our board plans special events including our yearly reset retreat and ongoing workshops. Our shop “guilt free” swag inspires us with hats, shirts, yoga mats, and more, because 100% profit goes back to the mission We provide personal support including personal responses from our founder and other thrivers to all inquiries.

Shay’s Warriors runs on female power and a few good men generated by women all whom have been affected by cancer in one way or another.

Who You Help?

If you’ve got love for our mission and would like to help, well who are we to say no to your generosity? All donations go directly back to Shay’s Warriors’ mission in supporting our life after cancer survivorship, retreat and programs.

Upcoming Event: The I Am Hope Survivors Reset Retreat is a three-day, two-night experience for women hosted in the beautiful Coachella Valley. This year’s retreat focuses on breast and other reproductive cancer survivors. We aim to help survivors get clear on life after cancer and how to move forward.

The retreat will be held June 24-26th, 2022.

I Am Hope Retreat Terms and Conditions Nominees must be between 1-5 years from active treatment or metastatic with doctor’s written approval. Attendees must be willing

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Party weekend and the restaurant was packed with loud, demanding clientele.

The waitstaff handled the deluge of orders with calm businesslike navigation. The space is cozy with a leftover hotel lounge atmosphere for now. There is a full bar staffed by a talented mixologist. The Smash Burger has an adequate supporting cast including the requisite chicken sandwich, a vegan mushroom burger, wings, salads, and lengthy crinkle fries options where you have free reign to customize your order. My advice is to start with the Smash Burger and branch out from there.

The Heydey 400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Wednesday – Sunday 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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to sign a medical waiver and provide proof of doctor’s approval for physical activity, as we will be engaging in some light movement and breath work.

We ask that all attendees be willing to sign a photography waiver, as well, since photos taken during the event will be used in future PR and marketing materials — if you do not wish to appear in any photography during the retreat, please let us know. Travel costs to/ from the retreat are not included; attendees must arrange and pay for their own travel/ transportation. We require a $100 deposit to hold an attendee’s place; the full deposit will be refunded at the end of the retreat. If you cancel before the retreat start date, your deposit will be forfeited.

All survivors are welcome to apply and/or be nominated! We especially encourage people of color and survivors from underserved communities who may not normally have access to this kind of opportunity to be nominated or apply. Due to limited space, some additional restrictions may apply at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Shay’s Warriors.

To nominate a survivor for the retreat, donate, or for more information on how you can become involved, visit Shay’s Warriors at shayswarriors.org Follow us on social media: facebook.com/shayswarriors Instagram Page: www.instagram.com/ shayswarriorslifeaftercancer Twitter Page: twitter.com/shayafter

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“All things are never equal, an’ I don’t know who is keeping score, nobody gets a sequel, no, everyone gets shown the door, I’ll be counting on the rising sun to give me all my waking days, until it sets upon the now and evermore.” hat’s Colin Hay wrestling with mortality on the title track of his latest album.

Colin is such a consummate Pop craftsman that it sometimes feels as though the world takes him for granted. He burst on the music scene exactly 40 years ago, fronting his band, Men At Work. After three chart-topping records, they called it quits in the mid ‘80s and Colin was on his own. In the ensuing years, he has managed to carve out a respectable solo career.

Born in Scotland, his family immigrated to Australia when he was in his early teens. A few years later he and Ron Strykert formed an acoustic duo and began performing in Melbourne. Inspired by a construction sign they dubbed themselves Men At Work.

Soon enough, they recruited bassist John Rees, drummer Jerry Speiser and multiinstrumentalist Greg Hamm (keys, sax and flute).

For the next couple of years, Men at Work plied their trade playing Australia’s Pub circuit. An extended stint at The Cricketers’ Arms Hotel saw their popularity skyrocket.

During this era, they became the highest paid, unsigned band in the country. By 1981, they’d inked deal with the Australian division of Columbia Records.

Their debut, Business As Usual came out in Australia later that year and was released in Spring, 1982, everywhere else. Rather fortuitously, the fledgling 24-hour music channel, MTV was less than a year old and desperate for content. They immediately embraced Men At Work’s clever and quirky videos for songs like “Who Can It Be Now” and “Down Under,” both clips went into heavy rotation.

The band’s sound was a vibrant alchemy of springy New Wave, grotty Pub Rock with a soupcon of Reggae. Sly and subversive lyrics about “fried-out Kombis” and “vegemite sandwiches,” synchronized with indelibly catchy melodies. Their exposure on this new medium paid off, the album shot up the American charts, spending an astonishing 15 weeks at #1.

The five-piece had already headed into the studio to record a follow-up, but Columbia delayed it’s release, milking everything they could from Business… which wound up winning the band a Best New Artist Grammy in 1983. When Cargo arrived a month or so later, it garnered enthusiastic reviews and cemented the band’s success, peaking at #3 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. and hitting #1 in Australia.

Back when the band was first gaining traction, they toured as openers for bands as disparate as The Clash and Fleetwood Mac. With the release of Cargo, they were suddenly headlining world tours.

Overwhelmed by their sudden success, the band made a conscious decision to take most of 1984 off. Despite the respite, when the Men returned to the studio to

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record a third album, they were plagued by infighting. John and Jerry opted to ditch the band, leaving Colin, Ron and Greg to carry on as a trio (augmented by studio musicians).

Unfortunately, 1985’s Two Hearts was greeted lukewarm reviews and lackluster sales. Men At Work quietly disbanded the following year and in 1987, Colin embarked on a solo career.

His debut, Looking For Jack, delivered his trademark mix of trenchant lyrics, coupled with sharp melodies that dazzled critics, But sales-wise, the album sunk without a trace.

So, Colin set about reintroducing himself to the 15 million people who had been Men At Work fans.

First, he relocated to Los Angeles.

Then he began booking acoustic shows in small venues, the more intimate settings allowed his quick-witted personality to shine through. His sophomore solo effort, Wayfaring Sons arrived in 1990 via the MCA label. It marked his final major label foray.

Throughout the ‘90s and into the early aughts, he released a series of intriguing albums, Peaks & Valleys, Topanga Transcendental Highway, Going Somewhere, Company Of Strangers and Man At Work, through his own Lazy Eye imprint. He also cultivated a passionate and fiercely loyal fan base through his live shows. Something of a raconteur, the yarns Colin spins between songs are just compelling as his music.

One ardent fan from this era was actor Zach Braff, from the hit series, Scrubs. The pair struck up a friendship and he began inviting Colin to act and perform on his show.

When it came time to curate the soundtrack to Garden State (the 2004 film that marked his directorial debut), Zach included a clutch of au courant artists like Coldplay, Frou Frou, The Shins and Zero 7. But it was Colin’s heartrending “I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You,” that stood out from the pack, earning him renewed attention from the music business.

Capitalizing on his slightly raised profile, Colin continued his usual cycle or writing, recording and touring. Between 2007 and 2018, he extended his critically acclaimed streak with albums like Are You Looking At Me, American Sunshine, Gathering Mercury, Next Year People and Fierce Mercy.

Somehow, he also found time to appear on competing late night shows, Jimmy Kimmel and The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. He was even the subject of the 2015 documentary, Colin Hay: Waiting For My Real Life. At the height of the pandemic, he managed to release a charming covers collection, 2021’s I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself.” Once restrictions began to lift, it was business as usual, and he recorded his 15th solo effort, Now And The Evermore.

The record opens with the one-two punch of “Now And The Evermore” and “Love Is Everywhere.” The aforementioned title track is powered by a rippling drum salvo (courtesy Sir Richard Starkey, a.k.a. Ringo Starr), jangly guitars, twinkly toy piano, cheeky glockenspiel, meandering mellotron and a fab and flirty brass fanfare. A bit of carpe diem, the lyrics allow that we’re all a part of the space-time continuum; “…..

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Everything’s a circle dance, and we have been here many times before, and we’re all a part of the now and the evermore.”

So, while we’re here, to paraphrase Janis Joplin, “we better get it while we can.” The song winds down with militaristic precision, as flashy brass flourishes flutter atop a brisk martial cadence, finishing off with brisk hihat ting. “Love…” is optimistic and anthemic, an open-hearted encomium to the power of love. Whirring keys connect with braided acoustic and electric guitars, throbbing, up-front bass, ascending strings and a solid backbeat. Dialing back his penchant for tart ripostes, Colin waxes sincere; “Ain’t nobody gonna bend my will, can’t stand still or stop until love is everywhere, ain’t nobody going to stop this train, the tracks laid bare and will remain, love is everywhere, ain’t nobody gonna make me hide, you can’t kill what I feel inside, love is everywhere.” On the break strings swell beneath a churchy Hammond B3 solo just ahead of ecclesiastic backing vocals In a record stacked with superlative tracks, a few stand apart from the pack.

“Agatha Bell” is a sunny and sinister saga of a predatory wife. Rumbling electric riffs partner with plangent acoustic licks, wily bass lines, cheery Hammond B3, over a tambourine shake, percolating bongos and a sturdy beat. Lyrics spin a Black Widow web of matricidal mayhem, all delivered in Colin’s trademark deadpan; “Agatha Bell, she married very well, he was the son of a self-made man, Agatha Bell said he got swept away, he was lost to the fast and freezing waters, Agatha Bell thought there’d be hell to pay, so she dressed in black and knelt to pray/’Please Lord, send me another, a much better looking one, make sure he’s a better lover, won’t that be fun, so for Agatha Bell, it ended very well, and Agatha fell in love again.”

The graceful “Undertow” layers searing slide guitar, sun-dappled acoustic riffs and shimmering strings atop fluid bass lines and plumy percussion. There’s a desolate catch in Colin’s voice, mirroring lyrics that address someone just out of reach; “Your dreams are free, do you hear me when I call? You can hold onto me in the stillness of the night.”

The watery imagery feels like a panacea that penetrates the understated grief at the core of the song.

Meanwhile, “A Man Without A Name” is a rollicking Cha-Cha-Cha that that weds swooshy keys, pulsating horns, chiming

guitars and tensile bass to a bongo-riffic beat. The sprightly melody and snappy arrangement belie lyrics that tell the tale of an anonymous altruist at the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. While his philanthropic impulses remain intact; “I could buy the latest Cadillac for people I don’t know, but it’s not the same as I remember long ago,” he can’t comprehend how he’s lost the thread; “now I’m standing in the wings of understanding, I’m just waiting for you to show, I still can’t answer or explain how I got here or became the man without a name.”

A Cuban Tres solo adds a courtly kick to this effervescent cut.

The action slows on a couple tracks, “Starfish And Unicorns” and “Into The Bright Lights.” The former is a wistful reverie that blends cascading keys, gossamer strings, liquid bass and incandescent guitars. Colin quietly addresses a long-lost love; “I can see you now like it was yesterday, and our love was an imperfect love, our horns ever locking, there were years of not talking/ Innocent of heart, it was us against them, then you went and left us, to carry on until the end.” Strings swoop and shiver, bookended by willowy guitars on the break.

The latter is a minor key masterwork. A keening slice of melancholy anchored by see-sawing slide guitar, prickly tres, a lofty string section and syncopated horns. Lyrics capture that plummeting sensation when we surrender to love; “Soar from the moonlight, straight to the sunrise, this will be our time, to free fall and nosedive/Out of the black night, into the bright lights, with the whole world in our sight like a miniature paradise.”

Ethereal strings alight on the break, tangling with peppery horns and stinging electric guitar, shepherding the song to its majestic conclusion.

Other interesting tracks include “The Sea Of Always,” a resolute Rocker that reminds us destinies; “No one will come save the day, you are your own forgiver…” we are in charge of our own destinies. Then there’s the Celtic lilt of “All I See Is You.” The album closes with the Countrified heft of “When Does The End Begin.”

No one would ever accuse Colin of being a wide-eyed Pollyanna. But after the sturm und drang of the last few years, he chose to keep on the sunny side with this record. Recently, he noted “I’m deeply grateful for the life I have, and I think my natural tendency has always been toward optimism and humor. Lately though, I’ve had to be more intentional about it, I’ve had to actively seek out the positive, to let new rays of hope shine on some seemingly dark situations.” Mission accomplished. Now And The Evermore” is a lovely and buoyant collection of sweet songs. Naturally his sly wit peeks through the sunshine, but his Pure Pop magic offers up an aural anodyne for these uncertain times.

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Tuesday, May 10

Thursday, May 5

Bart Lounge – Cinco de Mayo w/ DJs Bassmoves and Sugarfree – 8pm Casuelas Café – Avenida – 6pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Open Mic – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Kristi King – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Margo Rey Quintet – 7pm Jolene’s – Rebecca Clark – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Hollywood Hillbillies – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm Old Town La Quinta – Live Music – 6-9pm Oscar’s – Michael Orland – 6pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Intimate Acoustics w/ Morgan James – 8pm Shanghai Red’s (Palm Springs) – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King Trio – 6pm

Friday, May 6

Alibi – DJ Desert Frique – 8:30pm Babaloos Lounge – J and the Sundawgs – 6pm Bart Lounge – DJs Dxsko and Pico – 8pm Bubba’s Bones and Brews – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm Casuelas Café – Flashback Boyz – 7pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Desert Fox – Soul Seduction – 9:30pm Four Twenty Bank – DJ Dupuis – 6pm Hotel Paseo – Hotwyre – 7pm Hotel Zoso – DJ LF – Lounge – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Jolene’s – Fun with Dick and Jane Band – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Forward Motion – 9pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm Old Town La Quinta – DJ Pumba – 7-10pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Rockyard @ Fantasy Springs – Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) and Brobots – 7pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Kal David Trio – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm

Saturday, May 7

Alibi – Sondre Lerche – 8:30pm Babaloos Lounge – Frank Di Salvo – 6pm Bart Lounge – DJ Alex Harrington and Friends – 8pm Casuelas Café – Vinny Berry – noon, Avenida – 7pm

Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – “Here’s to Mom” w/ Courtney Chambers, The Sieve and the Saddle, Kelsey Manning, Cakes and Snakes and more – 3:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – DJ Jesika von Rabbit – 6pm The Hood – TBA – 9pm Hotel Zoso – DJ Aylex – poolside – noon, DJ Sugarfree – lounge – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Jolene’s – Fun with Dick and Jane Band – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Forward Motion – 9pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm Old Town La Quinta – Live Music – 6:308:30pm Oscar’s – Oscar’s Cabaret – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Live Music – 8pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Ariel Posen – 9pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Rockyard @ Fantasy Springs – Motley Inc (Motley Crue Tribute) and Know Illusion – 7pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm Vault Dispensary – Derek Jordan Gregg – 7pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett’s Company – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Sunday, May 8

Babaloos Lounge – Live Jazz – 6pm Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Big Rock Pub – Derek Jordan Gregg noon Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm Casuelas Café – Guadalajara Kings-noon.

Barry Baughn Blues Review – 5:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Adam Gainey, 5 Acre Dream and John G – 3:30pm Fisherman’s Market, PS – Art of Sax – 5pm Jolene’s – Sharon Sills – 6pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Sunday Night Jam – 5pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Mariachi el Bronx w/ Los Bolos – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 12pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm

Monday, May 9

Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Larry Capeloto – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Alibi – Weeds – 8:30pm Babaloos Lounge – The Carmens – 6:30pm Casuelas Café – Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine Love and Johnny Meza – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana – 12pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Bikini Kill w/ Bleached – 7pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, May 11

Babaloos Lounge – The Myx – 7pm Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Rebecca Clark – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Pappy and Harriet’s – St. Paul and the Broken Bones w/ Danielle Ponder – 6pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke – 7pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

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SCREENERS

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NOW AVAILABLE TO OWN, LIAM NEESON’S LATEST ADRENALINE-FUELED THRILLER

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS shot at redemption Nothing and no one is safe when secrets are hidden in this rousing action tale that reflects the real world as we know it, especially in these perilous times of perfidy an deception. The atmospheric music score is the work of the great mark Isham.

Universal. Blu-ray.

Please drop me a line and tell me what you are watching these days.. Have you recently seen a movie in a theater? What was it? Was the theater nearly empty? robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BLACLIGHT World-renowned action star Liam Neeson (Taken) is back with an all knew, totally engaging thriller.

From Birarcliff Entertainment, the movies tracks a troubled rule=breaking FBI agent who suddenly finds himself smack dab in the middle of a dangerous and deadly conspiracy.

This new releases rom Universal Pictures Home Entertainment includes never-beforeseen bonus content highlighting behind-thescenes featurettes with cast and crew. The watchable extras take the audience deeper

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into the intense action and suspense of the movie.

Director, writer and producer Mark Williams (Honest Thief) delivers a fun if not derivative suspenser with co-stars Aiden Quinn, Taylor John Smith and Emmy RaverLampman.

Timeless and relevant themes of trust, identity and the danger of unchecked power push a covert operator to the edge.

Travis Block (Neeson) lives and fights in the shadows. A free-lance government “fixer,” Block is a dangerous man whose assignments have included extracting agents out of deepcover situations.

Block knows his hands are dirty, but he’s aiming to change. When an agent is killed after infiltrating a group espousing violent societal upheaval (sound familiar?), Block discovers a shadowy program called Operation Unity is striking down ordinary citizens for reasons known only to Block’s boss FBI chief Robinson (Quinn).

As Block gets closer to the truth, he enlists the help of a journalist (a terrific Rven Lampman), but his past and present collide when his daughter and granddaughter are threatened, and in saving them, he could save himself. Now Block needs to rescue the people he loves and expose the truth for a

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THE VINO VOICE

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BY RICK RIOZZA

MOTHER’S DAY ROSÉ!

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o here comes Mother’s Day 2022— and what can you say? Well, what I heard from more than a few women customers in my wine aisle these past few days is: “Forget giving mom a dozen roses. What mom really wants is a dozen bottles of rosé.”

Humorous for sure—not only were the ladies smiling, but their cheerful expression, seemed to really confirm the notion.

“A Bouquet of Rosés” was in fact one of our early titles to a rosé wine column. Back then, rosé was making its move in the popular wine market. Today, everyone knows that rosé is great and so versatile with sips & dips and everything on the table, indeed, every winery in town and around the world is producing pink!

So let’s make it easy for us all and list and describe some delicious rosé brands out there that’s available at almost every supermarket nearby you.

What’s a celebration without bubbles?

As we should, let’s cover a rosé bubbly that is perfect for the Mother’s Day toast: The Nonvintage Scharffenberger Brut Excellence Rosé ($29). What a beautiful bottle for presentation.

Just put a bow on it and it’s ready to go! Beyond its chic but classy pink label, those of you in the know already appreciate the Mendocino winery that produces some of the best sparkling wine in California at the most reasonable prices.

The bubbly is made in the Champagne method which keeps the bubbles real as the wines are individually bottle-fermented before being riddled and disgorged. With a pale salmon hue, you’ll find aromas of fresh raspberry jam, cherry and wild strawberries. Look for flavors of white raspberries and white peach. And if you’re a super-taster—you’ll find some pear and apple undertones.

It’s full-bodied with a creamy texture and balanced acidity. Taylor-made for just about every dish on the table: salads, pasta, seafood, poultry, and light meats. A dozen of these bottles will keep the ladies happy for a year!

All right! So let’s get to the rosé still wines that are just as exciting for sipping and accompanying the Mother’s Day table. 2021 Vina Robles Rosé, Huerhuero Vineyard ($19).

Paso Robles wine country is fast becoming one of California’s premier regions. And enjoying a rosé from the region speaks much about your wine savvy as it does for your tastes of world class wine at a great price.

And check out the blend: 58% Syrah, 37% Grenache and 5% Viognier for good measure.

You Syrah and Grenache fans will love this California version of your favorite grapes that make up a majority of rosé wine from the south of France.

As you would expect, this wine shows “rosé” red fruit flavors. One could easily match this wine with all types of Mediterranean fare and tasty spicy dishes. Further, because of its fresh red fruit flavors, it’s a perfect chilled apéritif before the meal, and a lovely dessert wine afterwards. It’s a great wine for the price!

2021 JUSTIN Rosé Central Coast ($20).

The Justin Vineyards & Winery is one of our favorites to report on. Its fan base is huge in our valley and how can we not recommend the dry, aromatic and refreshing wine that reminds us that while rosé is great on a hot summer day, it is also a versatile wine worth reaching for all year long.

A Rosé of mostly Syrah that is whole cluster

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pressed and fermented like a white wine, it shows a beautiful salmon color in the glass.

Aromatic with red berry, apple, chamomile, and floral notes. Medium-bodied and complex, as one would expect with JUSTIN, with light strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, melon and red apple fruit at first taste, with lemon and chamomile flower following. The finish is fresh with a textured mineral component that lingers with red fruit and herbal notes.

What’s not to adore here! Just delicious!

Why not try it with traditional seafood paella, made with prawns, clams, mussels and saffron rice, or, simply with a watermelon and goat cheese salad.

2020 La Crema Montery Pinot Noir Rosé ($25). As with the JUSTIN brand, La Crema is one of the most popular wines sold in America.

But the wine mind knows quality. La Crema's original name, La Crema Vinera, means “best of the vine,” setting the standard for all La Crema has done for decades. I’ve met the winemakers and they exhibit the best in vino integrity.

This wine boasts aromas of Mandarin orange, pink grapefruit, white strawberry, guava and watermelon. Can you imagine taking in these aromas at one time? La Crema does it again! Flavors of watermelon, strawberry, blood orange, cranberry/raspberry are complemented by undertones of flinty minerality. The result is a delicate, crisp, and vibrant wine that is a complete hit with salads, light pastas, seafood, grilled shrimp and wild salmon.

The final wine to this fine rosé roster, is the 2021 Banshee Rosé, Sonoma County ($28). It’s good to wind things up with a Sonoma Rosé.

The Sonoma wine region is still one of the best to visit and to enjoy its traditional rustic charm along with their fantastic culinary scene.

And matching that consideration are the wines from Banshee wines out of Geyserville and Healdsburg. Their 2021 Rosé is a lovely blend of Pinot Noir, Sangiovese and smaller doses of Syrah, Black Muscat, Carignan, and Zinfandel. A great example of “Sonoma Field Blend”.

The winery notes hit it perfectly, “this Rosé is a lovely shade of pale salmon with aromas of orange blossom, guava, creamsicle and fresh-picked strawberries. Bright, mouthwatering flavors of juicy strawberry-apple and watermelon are highlighted by hints of ripe Meyer lemon, minerality and a soft creamsicle finish. Racy acidity and elegance are balanced perfectly in this dry, crisp rosé.” A definite “creamsicle” favorite.

Cheers To Everyone!

KEG WHISPERER

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ast week we covered five of my concerns regarding the stigma of IPA’s in the craft beer universe. Today we will tackle another five…but before we do, let’s get the folks who might’ve missed that column caught up.

I wouldn’t go so far as to say that everything you think you know about IPA is wrong, but there’s a movement taking hold of the beer world that’s creating a whole host of new options for those who dislike the intense bitterness of old.

IPAs changed the game for craft beer, and though they may not be the savior of the industry, nor are they the enemy. As far as taste goes, if you think you don’t like them, there’s a good reason. Hear me out as I present five issues you may have with IPAs, and how to get past them to find an IPA that fits your own personal taste.

Below is the quick list of what has already been covered. This column is also available online at coachellavalleyweekly.com should you wish to do a little homework or review previous columns.

1. IPA’s are too bitter / sweet 2. IPA’s are much too filling 3. You’re running with Double IPAs before you walk 4. Residual sugar or high ABV left you with a terrible hangover 5. You think IPA’s are a bad because everyone is making them So, Let’s get into the meat and potatoes of today’s observations: 6. You’re drinking/serving IPA’s in the wrong environment When dealing with a temperamental beer style such as an IPA, environment means something. With such a high hops oil content, too much sunlight before opening can easily skunk this style. As a result, your

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FIGHTING THE IPA STIGMA - PART TWO

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BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS

backyard pool or patio will not work for this style without copious amounts of deep shade.

The preferred serving temperature for IPAs is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, much warmer than what is poured straight from a draft system or directly out of your refrigerator. Allow the beer to warm and sip it as it does. At colder temperatures, you’ll taste more bitterness and will miss some of the fruitier aromatics, but as the beer warms, you’ll peel back layers on the palate.

7. Freshness Matters Brewers pride themselves on the hops their IPAs use, and I’ve traveled to the hop-growing areas in the Pacific Northwest to learn about and select the freshest and most flavorful hops available. No matter how much hops brewers may use, hop flavors dissipate over time. If you see a beer nerd checking dates on a 6-pack at the bottle shop, this is why. The best time to drink an IPA is right now, so please don’t sit on them. The closer to the bottling or canning date, the better chance you have at capturing the exact flavors intended by the brewer. IPA’s begin losing flavor elements in about three weeks, so when you open a two year old IPA and it tastes like a malt bomb, don’t be shocked; that’s what happens when the flavorful hop oils break degrade.

8. Your first IPA experience was from an oxidized growler Let’s all take this time to appreciate the crowler movement as cans do a wonderful job of protecting beer from most of its bitter enemies.

Glass growlers can be fun and convenient since they make transferring draft beer easy, they come in fun containers you can personalize, and even have handles. Unfortunately, not every individual beer drinker or brewery takes growler fills seriously. They’re tough to clean properly without the right equipment, and the filling process can allow oxygen to enter the beer. Oxygen, in the tiniest amount, can ruin a beer instantly. Some breweries committed to growlers have developed novel systems to purge oxygen when filling growlers, but they are few and far-between. But if your first taste of IPA was from a traditional growler fill and it tasted or smelled like soggy cardboard, you should give IPAs another chance.

9. You have an allergy to plants and show sensitivity to hop oils This may be a smaller subset of beer drinkers, but it’s still worth mentioning. Hop allergies are more common than you think and can result in sore throats, swollen tongues, and even rashes on the skin. The adverse reaction you think you’re having to taste can very well be your

body rejecting hop oils and aromas. Though all beers contain hops, the elevated level of hops in IPAs can trigger responses you don’t typically have to other beers and may even mimick a gluten allergy.

10. You haven’t tried enough IPAs to know you hate them If you gave up on IPAs after your first 5 or even your first 15, you’re missing out on hundreds of beers that could be made perfectly for your tastes. As trends continue to change and brewers you thought you knew evolve with experience, the beer on the market changes as well. My advice? Allow your palate to evolve with it, and don’t become jaded by what you’ve had; instead get excited by what you haven’t experienced yet.

If you’re looking for an intro-IPA, here’s my list of some from local brewers and all over the United States that are great representations of the style when they’re freshly-packaged: La Quinta: Even Par IPA Coachella Valley Brewing: West Coast IPA 29 Brews: Tipsy Tortoise IPA (Taproom @ Spotlight29 Casino) Bell’s Brewery: Two Hearted IPA Deschutes Brewery: Fresh Squeezed IPA Firestone Walker: Union Jack Stone Brewing: IPA When Ed Heethuis isn’t brewing at a local Casino, you will find the Certified Cicerone / Brewmaster out on his road bike trying to rebuild a balky old knee or talking beer with the patrons at Taproom 29. He may be reached at: heethuis. ed@gmail.com or wherever beer may be found in the wild.

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PET PLACE

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FRED, LONG TERM SHELTER DOG DREAMS OF A HOME!

BY JANET McAFEE

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y name is Fred, and I was brought to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus county shelter in Thousand Palms on January 9, 2022.

I was a “confiscated” animal. Since I am microchipped, my human was notified I was at the shelter. I loved him, however my heart broke when he never came to claim me.

I didn’t come with any medical records.

The people here say I am a healthy, happy, neutered boy about 6 years of age. I heard a shelter worker say, “Fred has been here longer than the other dogs and he isn’t kennel stressed.”

I haven’t given up hope as I peer out behind

kennel bars. Sometimes the journey to a forever home is a long lone one. Sometimes I feel sad when I see some of the other dogs leave happily for new homes. I hear people walk past my kennel and say they want a small dog. I’m 82 pounds of doggie love and loyalty. Don’t they know bigger dogs have bigger brains, and we are smarter than small ones? Because of my size, I can protect my future family.

I heard someone say they don’t think Husky dogs do well in the desert weather. If I could talk, I would tell them that we Huskies are known for our ability to adapt to any climate.

Like any dog during the extreme heat, we

need to be monitored for dehydration and brought indoors when temperatures rise.

Experts say it isn’t necessary to shave my heavy coat during the summer.

The staff said I am one of their favorite dogs! That made me so happy. They took me to an adoption event at Gelson’s Market, but no one there chose me. The shelter workers are kind to me, and I love the volunteers who take me for outdoor walks. My other favorite activity is playing in the big dog playgroup in the spacious outdoor park. It would be great if I could get a home where there is another dog or two, but just having a human of my own would be wonderful.

MEET QUARTZ

MEET CANDY

This fun loving lively Terrier mix fellow would like to be your new hiking buddy! Just 3 yrs old, fun loving Quartz absolutely loves humans, he’s a “people pleaser” pup. He hopes to be adopted by an active family or couple who enjoy walks and visits to the park.

He waits for a home at Living Free, 54250 Keen Camp Rd, Mountain Center, www.living-free.org. Call (951) 491-1898 for an appointment to meet this special dog.

Candy is the sweetest girl you could ever meet! And with those lovely markings, the most beautiful. Rescued by Pretty Good Cat, a wonderful foster based charity in La Quinta. Complete application online at www.prettygoodcat. com (under the tab “More”), and then call (760) 660-3414 to adopt Candy.

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I am calm, unlike some of the younger active Huskies. Here’s another bonus….I am already house trained! I am trained to sit and shake hands for a treat. Are you looking for a hiking buddy? That’s me! Are you looking for a best buddy who will lay by your feet when you watch television? That’s me! Whoever adopts me will be very lucky.

They say good things come to those who wait, and that means a very special human will adopt me soon. The picture here shows me looking for love on Valentine’s Day. Cold winter days turned into spring, the hot summer arrives soon, and I still wait. I have been at the shelter for almost 4 months which makes me their longest resident. How long can a shelter dog wait and keep hoping?

How long can a shelter dog wait and not feel stressed? I pray someone reading this will come for me.

You can meet me at the shelter between the hours of 10am and 4pm Saturday through Monday at 72-050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms I am dog ID#A1656983. Ask a shelter employee to take me to a visiting area for a meet and greet without the other dogs barking. More information is on their website www.rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

MY UPDATE – On April 26, I was adopted along with my buddy dog Storm. I was a wellbehaved boy in that home. However, there were 4 of us large dogs in the home and our humans felt overwhelmed. I was sad when they returned me to the shelter on April 30.

They kept Storm, and I was glad for him. I got to see my dog friends here. I believe someone special will adopt me soon, and that home will be my forever home.

My purpose is to be part of a happy family and make them even happier. I have the heart of a rescue dog, a heart that is grateful and ready to love again.

Janetmcafee8@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------Here are some places where you can adopt a wonderful rescue dog or cat!

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday.

View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public)

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PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at www.psanimalsshelter. org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats, www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 3290203. (Private) KITTYLAND – Open to the public to adopt cats and kittens. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www. kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700.

(Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private)

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LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www. lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000.

(Private) ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private) FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City.

FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 9803383 (Private) SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE – Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, www.living-free. org, (951) 659-4687. (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – Open 12:00 – 3pm Tues through Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Open 7 days a week.

Call (909) 386-9280, www.sbcounty.gov/acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

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SOCIETY SCENE

BY MADELINE ZUCKERMAN

MAMA’S HOUSE TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC & “RAT PACK” DINNER SHOW

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022 AT INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB

Photo of "Rat Pack" performers who will perform at the Mama's House Dinner Show on May 21, 2022 at Indian Wells Country Club.

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ama’s House has announced plans for its First Annual Charity Golf Classic & “Rat Pack” Dinner Show on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Indian Wells Country Club in Indian Wells, California.

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary milestone, Mama’s House offers a safe, supportive, loving, and nurturing residential environment for women in crises, whether pregnant or with an infant, who are vulnerable with no place to go and no means of support. Mama’s House offers an extensive one-of-a-kind program of hope, as these residents face a brighter future.

The Golf Tournament and Dinner Show will be held at Indian Wells Country Club, home of the original Bob Hope Classic, on its renowned Cove Course, a par-72 classic designed by the Club’s Founder Eddie Susalia and Ted Robinson Sr. “My favorite thing about the Cove Course is the view and the play ability for all levels of golfer,” stated Paul Cox, PGA, Director of Golf at Indian Wells Country Club. “I love the view of the mountains from the front nine, and I love the back nine stroll into the mountains. The Cove Course is just a pleasure to play, and it is such fun to take someone out there for the first time and watch the reaction to the beautiful backdrop.”

This exciting inaugural event, which will celebrate Mama’s House’s first decade, is being Co-chaired by Dr. Vincent Nola, Mama’s House Board Member, Jeroen Sparreboom and Yin Tchen. The “Rat Pack” Dinner Show, underwritten by IFS Inforsure, will transport guests back in time to enjoy the nostalgic music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, J. “We are so fortunate to have Dr. Nola, Jeroen and Yin spearheading this exciting inaugural event,” stated Jan Lupia, Founder & Executive Director of Mama’s House. “This

Photo of Event Co-chairs (left to right) Dr. Vincent Nola, Mama's House Board Member, Yin Tchen, and Jeroen Sparreboom.

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event will raise much-needed funds for the Mama’s House mission, as well as, for our expansion plans which are well underway, to build the new Anne Silverstein Campus of Mama’s House.”

“My wife and I are both immigrants,” stated Jeroen Sparreboom. “Yin is from Vietnam and I am from Holland, and we have always wanted to give back for all the opportunities afforded us here in America. One of the ideas we came up with was to organize a Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner Show event, complete with dancing.

We started chatting with our friend and neighbor Dr. Vincent Nola, and he shared with us the important mission of Mama’s House.

The next day we met with Jan Lupia, and we knew this was the Charity we wanted to put our efforts behind, because of their contribution to life and faith in our community. Each child saved by Mama’s House is a part of the future of our beloved country.”

The Event’s Presenting Sponsor is Pacific Business Sales. Other Sponsors thus far include Wexler Insurance, David SW Watches, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Anne Sisteron Jewelers, Time Passion, Cadillac and Elite Solutions.

Media Sponsors include THE DESERT SUN & LOCALiQ, Presenting Newspaper & Digital Media Sponsor; KESQ News Channel 3, Exclusive TV Media Sponsor; and Alpha MediaPalm Springs, Exclusive Radio Media Sponsor.

The tournament for ladies and gentlemen will begin with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The requested donation is $400 for single players and $1,400 for a golf foursome, which includes breakfast, a box lunch, competition and prizes. The “Rat Pack” Dinner Show and Dancing will begin with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., and will feature a scrumptious Italian-themed dinner. The Dinner Show will commence at 7:00 p.m. Cost for the Dinner Show is $150 per person, and you don’t have to participate in the golf tournament to take in the Dinner Show.

Sponsorships are immediately available and include the Gold Sponsorship at $10,000, the Silver Sponsorship at $5,000, and the Bronze Sponsorship at $2,500. In addition, bar sponsorships at $2,000 each and T-Box sponsorships at $300 per hole are also available.

For additional information on this Mama’s House First Annual Charity Golf Classic please visit www.iwcharitygolf.com or call Mama’s House at 844-232-8622 ext. 700.

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UGLY APRIL FOR INVESTORS

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nvestment grade US bonds were down 5% in value in April and nearly 13% for the first four months of April. The thirty stocks that make up the Dow Jones average was off 9% during April while the S&P 500 declined 11% and NASDAQ 16%. Since the start of the year, the NASDAQ-100 which is heavily skewed toward technology companies in value by one-fifth with half of its companies down at least 50% from all-time highs.

What are our key takeaways from recent results? What is an investor to do?

We are no longer in a stealth bear market – the bear roared loudly and showed its teeth in April. Markets have reacted to a confluence of factors that led to the fastest valuation declines since the Great Recession.

Rising interest rates have caused bonds to lose value at the fastest rate since 1994.

Short-term, the shutdowns in China are disrupting supply chains which fuels an already hot inflation rate. Food, fuel, and natural resource supply chain problems (as well as a humanitarian crisis) caused by the Russian incursion into Ukraine will not only stoke inflation but have the potential to be a contagion to unrest globally. While we may be suffering from $6 gas and serious price spikes at the supermarket, countries with poor trade balances that are net importers of food and fuel may have difficulties getting adequate food or fuel supplies until Russia restrictions ease and prices come down.

To understand April results as it relates to your investment portfolio, we need look no

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further than some of the most highly valued companies in the stock market. In April alone, Microsoft was down 10% with Google -18%, Amazon -24%, and NVIDIA -32%!

Remember the adage ‘buy low and sell high’? We can finally say that markets as a grouping are no longer pricey. If you are investing for the future, now is the time to buy or add to high quality stocks as prices are at significant discounts to only a month ago.

Looking at Price-to-Earnings ratios of the companies that make up market indices, averages are in a very reasonable 15-18x range. When you factor in historically low (but rising) interest rates and negative real rates (i.e., interest rate minus inflation), there are many reasons to long-term investors to feel confident about prospects.

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What is an investor to do?

Every person has a different economic reality so there is no one idea fits all strategy.

That said, I can share a few ideas you may want to consider a review with an investment professional.

First, bond funds have declined double digits as interest rates have headed higher.

If you want to stem losses from higher rates and use of bond funds in a 401k plan, consider short-term funds with low costs or even a money market fund. If you can buy individual bonds, look at maturities in the 2-to-3-year range. Returns will vary from under 1% to over 5% depending on the credit risk and maturity you are interested in. At present, you probably do not want to go longer than 3 or 4 years as returns are nearly the same for longer dated

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maturities. Also, always know your ‘yield to worst’ when buying a bond as that number is usually different than the stated coupon.

Second, if you hold individual stock positions, now is a good time to look at upgrading the quality of your portfolio. For example, if you held something like Texas Instruments because NVIDIA had been too expensive in the past, now would be a time to reconsider NVIDIA. If you were in Macy’s, Amazon might be an interesting replacement now that the Amazon’s stock price has fallen 25%.

As a reminder, when getting advice with your investment portfolio, seek out Registered Investment Advisors like us who perform to the Fiduciary Standard of Care. Our interests are aligned with our clients – something that is not always the case with brokers.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer for Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information or a no-cost review of your portfolio, please visit us at WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

STAGECOACH ACCIDENT? YOU DON'T CUT YOUR OWN HAIR, AND YOU DON'T REPRESENT YOURSELF: PART 2

good lawyer should never let their client talk to the insurance adjuster.

As a matter of fact, once a lawyer is on the case and notifies the co of such, then the adjuster can’t talk any more to your client.

I personally advise my clients to tell the adjuster when questioned before the co knows I have been retained, to say they would be happy to talk to them but their lawyer friend has advised them not to do so if the situation ever comes up. Ask the adjuster to give you his/her name, and after you call for approval, you will call them back. That way you are the good guy and the lawyer is the bad guy for not allowing the plaintiff to talk.

Remember that Silence is Golden. It is not only what you say, BUT what the adjuster or officer THOUGHT HE HEARD YOU SAY. DON’T GIVE A STATEMENT TO ANY INSURANCE CO OR COP WITHOUT YOUR LAWYER’S OK. Your lawyer will encourage you to get immediate med attention. S/he will explain why you should have taken the ambulance to the hospital, rather than driving there yourself.

The bottom line is you should never HANDLE AN ACCIDENT CASE YOURSELF. Getting the maximum recovery is a “work of art”. Don’t put your bills through Medicare or Medicaid. There are many reasons, but just don’t do it. Discuss it with your lawyer first.

DON’T TREAT WITH the WRONG DOC. You should not use your regular doctor! Instead consider one your lawyer suggests; one that you had not seen before. Your regular doctor’s file has all your prior complaints and injuries

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and we all have skeletons in our closet…things you do not realize are skeletons. The insurance company may interpret the following as a skeleton: prior accidents; seeing a shrink (that does not play well in front of some jurors unless you see the doc for this accident); having a venereal disease; having had an abortion (without sharing with your spouse); having an alcohol or drug issue etc.

It is important you SEE A DOCTOR EXPERIENCED WITH PREPARING MED/LEGAL REPORTS: You want a doctor who is not only a good physician, but is experienced preparing MED/LEGAL reports. The doctor’s description of your pain is critical. That is why for years I lectured to the International College of Surgeons at their annual conference on… “How to Write a Med/Legal Report”.

DON’T HIRE AN OUT OF TOWN LAWYER: Though good lawyers, they will not know the local judges and court personnel (clerks and bailiffs) and a lawyer can often get a lot of info from them…if they are friends.

DON’T POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA (FB): Don’t post that you’re feeling great or running to play tennis or golf. The insurance company will argue if you were well enough to play a sport you couldn’t be hurt that badly. Social media is the biggest advance for insurance companies, who no longer have to hire private investigators.

They learn from your daily posts how you are doing and that could be the kiss of death for your case. Take down your social media until the case is over. The insurance company can learn of your friends and have investigators talk

to them and learn how healthy you are. Your friends may assume you are ok because you do not complain.

You must realize that insurance companies do whatever they can to pay less money on a case… AUTO, HURRICANE, FLOODS, FIRE… IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. You will not be in goods hands. They are not your good neighbor and they will not give you a Piece of the Rock.

Coachella= Traffic Jams/Accidents/DUI My motto, and the ending of every legal column for many years, has been: Being Under the Influence of MJ is just as bad as Alcohol or Drugs. SO DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR BE IMPAIRED WITH MARIJUANA…DUI’s include impairment by Alcohol or a Prescriptive or nonprescriptive substance. SO… “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT. CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER. THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”. SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. IF YOU GET STOPPED AFTER USING ALCOHOL AND MJ (WITH THC), THEN DON’T TAKE A DUI BLOOD TEST. IF STOPPED AFTER SMOKING OR IN POSSESSION OF MJ, Remember: Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver, so DON’T TALK to the POLICE without attorney Gribow’s permission. Let GRIBOW be the bad guy, and you as the client, be cooperative and the good guy.

IDEAS FOR FUTURE ARTICLE? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW: (760) 837-7500 - dale@dalegribowlaw.com “Though I am sometimes referred to as a DUI criminal defense lawyer, I choose to not view my clients as "criminals". I prefer to view them, and

more importantly to treat them, as good, honest people that have found themselves in a scary and unfortunate situation…after screwing up.”

I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks and drives and gets arrested for a DUI. I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE Drunk Drivers in a Personal Injury Accident for their Negligence, that caused the damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) client.

DRINKING AND TEXTING BOTH CAUSE ARRESTS AND ACCIDENTS, OR MAKE A DRIVER LESS LIKELY TO AVOID A DUI INDUCED ARREST OR ACCIDENT… THAT WOULD NOT BE THEIR FAULT. BEING INTOXICATED, IS JUST AS SERIOUS AS BEING INTEXTICATED. A DRIVER MUST DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID AN AT FAULT ACCIDENT. THE BOTTOM LINE IS “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT, AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT...

CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER….THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME”.

DALE GRIBOW - REPRESENTING THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-22 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “PREEMINENT” Rating - Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory “BEST Attorneys of America” Selected by “Rue” (Limited to Top 100 Attorneys/state) “10 Best Attorneys” for California Legal Eagle "Best and Brightest Legal Minds" -The Prestigious Palm Springs Life Magazine

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ost of us have good intentions when it comes to the sting right and exercising more often. And most of us know the basics of what to eat and what to avoid. But even with the best of intentions, we often end up derailing our progress when we feel tired, or stressed, or bored, or frustrated.

And let's face it...these emotions pop up often.

We are all creatures of habit. We find comfort in routine. So, if your routine includes food and activity patterns that have led to an unhealthy weight, it is normal that you seek out those comfortable habits when times get tough. These habits relieve discomfort—at least in the short term.

What's worse, is that you likely have strong rationalization skills to support the continuation of unhealthy habits. After all, why would you discontinue a practice that provides relief and comfort?

But all is not lost if you want to change your habits for weight loss. The psychology of weight loss works against you in some ways, but it can work for you in others. In order to get past your roadblock, you'll first need to figure out specifically, what that roadblock is.

Common Psychological Blocks These are the most common emotional issues that come into play when people struggle to slim down. Scan the list to see if any of them look familiar.

All-or-Nothing Thinking If you find yourself walking a thin line between sticking to your food plan perfectly or completely falling off the wagon, you may be experiencing a cognitive distortion called allor-nothing thinking. Psychologists use the term "cognitive distortion" to refer to persistent

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EMOTIONS AND WEIGHT LOSS

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exaggerated thoughts that are not in line with what is actually going on in the real world.

If you practice all-or-nothing thinking, you probably struggle to return to a healthy eating pattern after enjoying a small indulgence.

Instead, you are likely to throw in the towel and overeat based on the assumption that your diet is a complete failure.

Stress There is a good reason that comfort food got its name. For most people, eating feels good. And in times of stress, some people use food as the best way to calm their emotions.

While this occasional strategy is not uncommon in people of all body shapes and sizes, it can create problems if you are trying to lose weight or if eating is your only way to cope with stress.

And it's not just overeating that can be problematic. Your food choices are likely to change when you feel more anxious. A study published in Physiology and Behavior determined that not only do we eat more when stressed, but the foods consumed are foods that are normally avoided for weight-loss or health reasons (foods that are typically higher

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

IT’S TIME TO BEAT THE HEAT WITH SOMETHING REALLY COOL!

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eat the heat, and head to the beach for some cool weather and even cooler music! It is getting hot out here in the desert. But you can do something really cool as tickets are on sale now for the Live from La Costa summer concert series.

There will be four great shows starting May 14th: An outdoor concert event under the stars overlooking the world famous La Costa golf course. May 14th will kick off this cool event with Michael, joined by Paul Jackson Jr. and Patrice Rushen. I attended this show a while

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ago at the beautiful Westin Resort in Rancho Mirage, and it was awesome!

The Omni La Costa Golf Resort & Spa is a premier 5 star resort and located in Carlsbad, California.

For tickets and info please visit TIX.COM and at checkout put in beattheheat for a discount!

For sponsor and concert information info please visit livefromlacosta.com. Hopefully, we will get to see all of Michael Paulo’s fans and supporters for their brand new music series.

in calories and added sugar.

Make Small Changes If all-or-nothing thinking is preventing you from sticking to your food plan, consider taking small steps and setting short-term goals. First, identify one specific healthy change that is reasonable and attainable.

Perhaps you can choose to walk for 15 minutes after dinner each day. Set a goal to focus on that target for a week. If you keep a journal, jot down notes each day about different ways that you have been successful in keeping that goal front-of-mind. And give yourself credit. Remember that taking a small step is better than taking no steps at all.

Taking single small steps can also help you to avoid making too many changes at once. It can be easy to get overwhelmed if we do too much at once and then we lose motivation.

On the other hand, if you are able to make a small change with success, you will feel a sense of accomplishment which then provides motivation to keep going.

Listen to Self-Talk Do you pay attention to the messages you

send to yourself throughout the day? These pervasive thoughts may be building a roadblock to weight loss success.

Those who are prone to a negative body image may find themselves repeating negative messages about their body throughout the day.

Phrases like "I'm so fat" or "I'm so out of shape" said out loud or in your head can undermine your ability to take a healthy step when the opportunity presents itself.

Self-talk is another way that all-or-nothing thinking can come into play. For instance, you might find that you beat yourself up for reaching unreasonably high standards or goals that you set for yourself.

A Word From Coach Nadia.

If you are struggling unsuccessfully to lose weight, any one of these mental barriers to weight loss may be to blame. It is also possible that your body is already at a healthy weight and weightn loss is unnecessary. So you may want to evaluate why you feel weight loss is necessary.

If you feel that weight loss is warranted, use the psychology of weight loss for you, rather than against you. I can help you to understand and deal with those mental blocks. I have been coaching men & women on their journey to be better version on their selves for some time and I can help you too. Please visit our website: nadiapopova.com.

Make the Call now at 760-880-9904 to speak with a trainer.

EVENTS

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odern Men: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus will host its annual benefit "Crescendo: A Very Modern Fundraiser" on Saturday, May 21, 2022. After canceling both its concert and the Crescendo event in 2020, the chorus is delighted to be back for this fundraiser “live” in 2022. This special evening will include appetizers, a desert buffet, a no-host bar with an extensive silent auction. Musical entertainment will feature the chorus performing selections from its concert, Sounds of the Sixties. Crescendo: A Very Modern Fundraiser, Saturday, May 21, 2022, 7:00 pm. – 9:00 pm. At the Lodge at the Four Seasons Palm Springs located at 3800 Four Seasons Blvd in Palm Springs. Tickets are $45. For more information or tickets visit: modernmen.org, or call 760-428-8511.

In November 2021, Modern Men returned to the stage and premiered Momentum, a commissioned piece by Robert Seeley based upon the writings of Robert Espindola. The work delivers a passionate perspective of the achievements of the LGBTQ movement and projects the dreams and aspirations of the future. A CD of Momentum is available. Visit modernmen.org. Streaming on all platforms where you get your digital music.

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Chorus is under the direction of Artistic Director Stan Hill who brings the chorus over 50 years of choral conducting experience. He has directed the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus for 11 years and the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus for 12 years. The chorus promotes harmony through outstanding performances as we entertain and empower our audiences and embrace diversity through community outreach. We believe in joining together socially to make a positive contribution to the Coachella Valley communities in which we live. We are dedicated to educating the community through musical expression.

Modern Men organized in the summer of 2013 and performed live with 45 singers.

The chorus continues to grow and thrive and is now entering our seventh performance season with more than 70 all-volunteer singers. We are delighted to perform concerts at the Palm Springs Cultural Center (formerly The Camelot Theatre) and Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs.

Crescendo: A Very Modern Fundraiser, Saturday, May 21, 2022, 7:00 pm. – 10:00 pm. at The Lodge at the Four Seasons Palm Springs, located at 3800 Four Seasons Blvd in Palm Springs. Tickets are $45. For more information or tickets: visit modernmen.org, or call 760-428-8511.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Poet Jennifer Willoughby writes, “I am so busy. I am practicing my new hobby of watching me become someone else. There is so much violence in reconstruction.

Every minute is grisly, but I have to participate.

I am building what I cannot break.” I wouldn’t describe your own reconstruction process during recent months as “violent” or “grisly,” Aries, but it has been strenuous and demanding. The good news is that you have mostly completed the most demanding work. Soon the process will become more fun. Congratulations on creating an unbreakable new version of yourself!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z tells us, “Don’t ever go with the flow. Instead, be the flow.” Here’s what I think he means: If we go with the flow, we adjust and accommodate ourselves to a force that is not necessarily aligned with our personal inclinations and needs. To go with the flow implies we are surrendering our autonomy. To claim our full sovereignty, on the other hand, we are wise to be the flow. We should create our own flow, which is just right for our unique inclinations and needs. I think this is the right approach for you right now, Taurus. Be the flow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Italian language used to be a dialect spoken in Tuscany. That area comprises less than eight percent of the country’s territory. How did such a dramatic evolution happen? Why did a local dialect supersede other dialects like Piedmontese, Neapolitan, Sicilian, and others? In part, it was because three potent 14th-century writers wrote in the Tuscan dialect: Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarch, and Giovanni Boccaccio. Another reason: Because Tuscany is centrally located in Italy, its dialect was less influenced by languages in France and other nearby countries. I offer this as a metaphor for you in the coming months. One of your personal talents, affiliations, or inclinations could become more influential and widespread—and have more authority in your life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Always strive to be more interested than interesting,” said actor and activist Jane Fonda. That may not be easy for you to accomplish in the near future, dear Cancerian.

Your curiosity will be at peak levels, but you may also be extra compelling and captivating. So I’ll amend Fonda’s advice: Give yourself permission to be both as interested and as interesting as you can imagine. Entertain the world with your lively personality as you go in quest of new information, fresh perceptions, and unprecedented experiences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “When in doubt, act like God,” proclaimed Leo singer-songwriter Madonna.

I wouldn’t usually endorse that advice. But I’ll make an exception for you Leos during the next three weeks. Due to a divine configuration of astrological omens, you are authorized to ascend to new heights of sovereignty and self-possession—even to the point of doing a vivid God impersonation.

For best results, don’t choose an angry, jealous, tyrannical deity to be your role model. Pattern yourself after a sweeter, funnier, more intimate type of celestial being.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): My Virgo friend Amanda told me she felt tight and overwrought.

She was overthinking and on the verge of a meltdown. With a rueful sigh, she added, “I adore anything that helps me decompress, unwind, simmer down, stop worrying, lighten up, compose myself, and mellow out.” So I invited her to take deep breaths, close her eyes, and visualize herself immersed in blue-green light. Then I asked her to name influences she loved: people, animals, natural places, music, books, films, art, and physical movements that made her feel happy to be alive. She came up with eight different sources of bliss, and together we meditated on them. Half an hour later, she was as relaxed as she had been in months. I recommend you try a comparable exercise every day for the next 14 days. Be proactive about cultivating tranquil delight.

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is renowned for her tender approach to expressing her struggles with addiction, depression, and other tribulations. One of her supreme tests was being a single mother who raised her son Sam. In this effort, she was her usual plucky self. Anytime she hosted playdates with Sam’s young friends at her home, she called on the help of crayons and paint and pens and clay and scissors. “When we did art with the kids, the demons would lie down,” she testified. I recommend a comparable strategy for you in the coming days, Libra. You will have extra power as you tame, calm, or transform your demons. Making art could be effective, as well as any task that spurs your creativity and imagination.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “My heart has developed a kind of amnesia, where it remembers everything but itself,” writes Scorpio poet Sabrina Benaim. If you suffer a condition that resembles hers, it’s about to change. According to my astrological analysis, your heart will soon not only remember everything; it will also remember itself.

What a blissful homecoming that will be—although it may also be unruly and confounding, at least in the beginning. But after the initial surprise calms down, you will celebrate a dramatic enhancement of emotionally rich self-knowledge. You will feel united with the source of your longing to love and be loved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Just because things hadn’t gone the way I had planned didn’t necessarily mean they had gone wrong,” writes Sagittarian author Ann Patchett. Her thought may be helpful for you to meditate on. My guess is that you will ultimately be glad that things didn’t go the way you planned. God or your Higher Self or the Mysterious Forces of Destiny will conspire to lead you away from limited expectations or not-bigenough visions so as to offer you bigger and better blessings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Novelist Jane Austen (1775–1817) confessed she was a “wild beast.” Really? The author who wrote masterfully about the complex social lives of wealthy British people? Here’s my theory: The wild beast in her made her original, unsentimental, humorous, and brilliant in creating her stories. How is your own inner wild beast, Capricorn? According to my reading of the astrological omens, now is an excellent time to give it fun, rich assignments.

What parts of your life would benefit from tapping into raw, primal energy?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian poet Jack Gilbert wrote, “I lie in the dark wondering if this quiet in me now is a beginning or an end.”

I don’t know how Gilbert solved his dilemma.

But I suspect you will soon be inclined to pose a similar question. In your case, the answer will be that the quiet in you is a beginning. Ah! But in the early going, it may not resemble a beginning. You might be puzzled by its fuzzy, meandering quality.

But sooner or later, the quiet in you will become fertile and inspirational. You will ride it to the next chapter of your life story.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The genre of poetry known as haiku often relies on unexpected juxtapositions. Critic R. H. Blyth observed, “In haiku, the two entirely different things that are joined in sameness are poetry and sensation, spirit and matter.” I suspect your life in the coming weeks will have metaphorical resemblances to haikus.

You will be skilled at blending elements that aren’t often combined, or that should be blended but haven’t been. For inspiration, read these haikus

by Raymond Roseliep. 1. in the stream / stones making half / the music. 2. horizon / wild swan drifting through / the woman’s body. 3. birthcry! / the stars / are all in place. 4. bathwater / down the drain / some of me. 5. grass / holding the shape / of our night. 6. campfire extinguished, / the woman washing dishes / in a pan of stars.

Homework: You can now make a change that has previously seemed impossible. What is it?

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ittyland was born, not only out of a need, but a necessity at the current Desert Hot Springs location.

There has been an Animal Shelter on the Kittyland property for the last 40 years. Due to a zoning change from Riverside County it was discovered that there were too many animals on the property as it is now zoned as Residential. The Kittyland property consists

of 2 and one half acres with only one direct neighbor, who is very friendly towards us. The dogs went off to another shelter and the cats were left with nowhere to go. At this point their future was uncertain and their lives in jeopardy so Riverside Animal Services put all the cats into their protective custody to make sure that they would not be moved, and that their lives would be safe. During this time,

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BY LYNNE TUCKER we negotiated for ownership of the land and when that was acquired, Kittyland Cat and Kitten Rescue was born.

Kittyland is a volunteer based, 501c3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to rescuing abandoned and neglected cats. They are a sanctuary where kittens and cats are nurtured with compassion in a safe environment, and where senior, disabled and unwanted cats are valued and can live out their lives in dignity and peace.

For more info visit kittylandrescue.org.

Kittyland Rescue - 1717 E. Vista Chino, Suite A-7 Box 499, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760)251-2700 info@kittylandrescue.org Help Save a Life! Adopt! Donate!

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