Coachella Valley Weekly - June 24 to June 30, 2021 Vol. 10 No. 15 by CV Weekly

coachellavalleyweekly.com • June 24 to June 30, 2021 Vol.10 No.15

ShortFest Film Review-“Inheritance”

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Azure Ray

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CV Rep Returns with Live Audiences

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June 24 to June 30, 2021

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

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

CONTENTS Cart Cartmill................................................. 3 Club Crawler Nightlife .................................5 ShortFest Film Review - "Inheritance"....... 6 Consider This - Azure Ray........................... 7 Theatre - CVRep Lineup .............................. 8

t is often acknowledged that old habits die hard, and a deep-seated passion can only remain silent for so long before being shared with the world again. After a 10-year hiatus from writing, performing, and recording music, seasoned rocker Cari Cartmill is fronting a band once again. After relocating from Los Angeles to Palm Desert in 2011, Cartmill spent time putting her band back together around 2018, spending the first year building a repertoire as well as drawing on Cari’s song catalogue to determine which ones the new band wanted to record and perform. In November of 2020, Cartmill released the album, KILL HOLLYWOOD. Cartmill and her band are currently in postproduction for a KILL HOLLYWOOD EP, “Calamities & Comebacks”. The first single, “Underwater Girls,” is scheduled to drop on July 4. “The best part of recording my music is literally just being back in the saddle. The reaffirming validation I get from writing, recording, and working with mates on

a shared creative project is extremely gratifying, especially after 10 years away from music—which was the hardest thing to walk away from ever. A huge bonus is finding the right people, and a co-producer and bandmate who is the best engineer I’ve ever met. David Williams has me in my musical happy place,” explained Cartmill. The band consists of Cartmill on vocals, keyboards, and rhythm guitar; Dave Fernandez on percussion; Armando Flores on bass; and David “Cash” Williams on guitars, mandolin, and backing vocals. Williams also engineered and mastered the new recordings, along with producing beside Cartmill. The tracks were recorded at Gatos Trail Recording Studios in Joshua Tree and Melrose Music Studios in Palm Springs. Videography for the band was provided by Kurt Schawacker. Cartmill began her foray into music when she started playing the trumpet in fourth grade, which became her principle instrument until college. Her first professional gig was at only 16 years-old with Linda Lee & Passion as a trumpet player and backing vocalist. She also played in Arthur King’s horn section

and sang back-up with Bob Wills Jr. and the Texas Playboys. Her private horn teacher suggested Cartmill audition for admittance to Berklee College of Music. She left Boston and returned to California, where she immersed herself in forming her first original band, The Hunger in LA and later, Fooling Marie, in San Francisco. For the next two decades, Cartmill performed extensively on the West Coast and Southwest United States. continue to page 5

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“2020’s album, KILL HOLLYWOOD, was very different than our current EP’s production process. In 2020, I used three studios and, due to the COVID situation, was slow and I felt very isolated creatively. I found it harder to focus on music in part due to the stress from the pandemic’s restrictions. The EP has been more relaxed and working with David Williams as my co-producer and lead guitarist has really helped me concentrate on my performances and the songs with time to polish and explore the material. My bandmates have also played with a great energy and creative focus that has me very excited about the songs in the oven for the EP. I think we are all feeling reinvigorated and energized by the ending of the pandemic,” stated Cartmill. Cartmill’s style as a songwriter is eclectic and depends on if the song’s initial idea was set to a piano or guitar to affect the overall style. The songs will vary from a late 60s to 70s “Big Arena Rock” British-influenced vibe to a more “American straight ahead California Rock” feel. Cartmill cites Elton John, Paul Westerberg, Bono, Elvis Costello, and Bruce Springsteen as some of her musical influences. Themes of redemption

and tenacity are present in the record, with a dash of optimism and love thrown in for good measure. “Sometimes the writing process is like a root canal with a rusty spoon and sometimes it is all there under my fingers and on the tip of my tongue. But more often, I start with a chord progression idea and from the progression I develop the melody with the lyrics coming in last. One of my favorite tracks is ‘Irish Blue,’ which is my first love song. It is so different from anything I’ve written before and I’m really proud of my piano part. I'm a self-taught pianist, so writing piano parts has never come easily to me. The idea David Williams had of adding a mandolin just works and makes my heart sing with Irish joy! ‘Six Days In India’ and ‘Underwater Girls’ are really fun to play and sing as well,” stated Cartmill. Cartmill has adhered to the advice that a musician does not need to learn everything the hard way and it is important to be authentic and practice as much as you can. She also believes that it is key to write what you know about the best and what sounds best to your ear before you seek out the opinions and input of others. “I used to have such grand aspirations and

ideas of what my showbiz career would be like. I just want to get back to live performing and keep working with my mates to make KILL HOLLYWOOD a band that people look forward to hearing live while also getting to know Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley’s music community. Audience is a major focus this year for me. Releasing and working hard to get my music heard by as many people as I can moving forward is number one. I’m ready to take whatever comes from that,” said Cartmill.

For information and booking regarding KILL HOLLYWOOD, contact David Williams at melroserecordingstudios@gmail.com. Cari Cartmill is also seeking management and can be reached at cari@killhollywood. com. Follow Cartmill in her music pursuits at killhollywood.com. She can also be found on Facebook (Cari Cartmill), Instagram (@vocalcari), Twitter (CariCartmill), and YouTube (YouTube.com/newwordorderr). All songs are available at killhollywood.com and online sellers.

King and Danny Flahive – 6-9:30pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Monday, June 28

The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm

Thursday, June 24

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 6pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:309:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Last Train to Memphis (Johnny Cash Tribute) – 7pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5-8pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King and Danny Flahive – 6-9:30pm Wildest – Matt Davin – 6-9pm

Friday, June 25

Casuelas Café – The Myx – 8pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:309:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – TBA – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Jann Browne and Spanky – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Eclectik – 9pm

Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Pete’s Hideaway – Darci Daniels – 7pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – No Duh (No Doubt Tribute) and Electric Ash – 7pm The Hood – Drag Queen Bingo – 8pm The Nest – The Trebles – 7-10:30pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5:308:30pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King and Danny Flahive – 6-9:30pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Saturday, June 26

Ace Hotel – The Numero Group: Guide to the Beach – noon - poolside Casuelas Café – Vinny Berry – 12:302:30pm, The Ghost Notes – 7:30pm Chef George’s – Darci Daniels and Reggie Vision – 6:30-9:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Laughs & Drafts Hosted by Dacoda Miracle –7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Eclectik – 9pm

Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Crimson Crow – 9pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Escape (Journey Tribute) and Hollywood Blonde – 7pm The Hood – Comedy Night – 9pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5:308:30pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King and Danny Flahive – 6-9:30pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Sunday, June 27

Casuelas Café – Las Tias – 12-3pm, Johnny Meza Duo – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Mikole Kaar Jazz Event – 2-5pm, Sunday Night Jam – 6-11pm The Hood – Bingo – 8pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley

Tuesday, June 29

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:309:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Mikole Kaar and the Kaar Club – 4:20-7:20pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm

Wednesday, June 30

Ace Hotel – Horizons – Low Leaf – 7pm Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7:30pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:309:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5-8pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King and Danny Flahive – 6-9:30pm Wildest – Matt Davin – 6-9pm

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FILM

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he 2021 Palm Springs International ShortFest is bringing audiences back to theaters to view a slew of fantastic short films from around the world. Inheritance is part of the “Beneath the Surface” program playing on Friday, June 25, where each film focuses on the theme of stories, even if they are encouraged or denied. The 14-minute short marks Annalise Lockhart’s writing and directorial debut. Inheritance follows a Black family in rural Vermont as they attempt to live a life of solitude while coping with the ghosts living on their property. The film is in the running for Best U.S. Short, in addition to also being screened at the Oscar-qualifying Atlanta Film Festival and RiverRun International Film Festival. Lockhart has been working in film for six years. She has worked extensively as a 1st Assistant Director on projects such as Random Acts of Flyness (HBO), The Assistant starring Julia Garner, The Fits, and Chained For Life. The Brooklyn-based director’s father inspired her to get into the field from a young age, as he was a playwright. She feels very lucky to have had a family that supported her career in the arts so early on, and recognized that it was a viable profession. She was inspired to write Inheritance by her mother’s house in rural Vermont, which is the house where the crew actually shot the film. “I had so many fond memories of disappearing into the woods surrounding the cabin, feeling that when I was there I could

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truly escape and be alone – almost invisible. This was in stark, stark contrast to the life we normally led in Brooklyn, where I was always aware of being watched or scrutinized. I wanted to tell a story about a Black family fighting for their hard-earned home, while addressing the ways stereotypes from the ‘real world’ can follow us into the ‘natural world.’ This story is an ode to that place, as well as to the fantasy I’ve held since I was able to capture that feeling as a child: What if we could disappear? What if we had control over how and when we are seen?” explained Lockhart. After Lockhart wrote the short, she brought some close friends and collaborators together and spent five days shooting it. Inheritance was shot right before the pandemic started, in August 2019. Post-production was done through the pandemic, however, and that

caused a stall in the process a bit. The film touches on themes of the legacy of settler-colonialism, modes of survival, family, and invention. “Without any spoilers, I want audiences to come away from the film as a snapshot in this family’s life, and their choice at the end is a jumping off point for them. If their story were to continue, they would find a way to defiantly live freely out in the world. To create, to explore, to grow, that is my hope for all of us,” said Lockhart. The short film had its share of difficulties while filming. The cabin is in a remote location in Shrewsbury, Vermont, up in the mountains where there is no cell phone service or Internet. To make calls, the crew had to drive down to the valley about five to ten minutes away, which were minutes taken away from being on set. “The first days in prep were an adjustment,

but once we were used to the mentality, it became a blessing. Everyone on the crew was there and present the whole time. The amount of focus was incredible. I think the coolest thing was the lead actors, Ron, Victoria, and DeLeon, getting closer and closer as we filmed. You always hope in casting that the actors will feel like a real family, but it was so great to see them just get super comfortable with each other. We’d often do a pre-action improv, just to get pieces of unscripted family banter. I am most proud of the performances,” stated Lockhart. The uneasy atmosphere and eerie nuances of Inheritance are attributed to composer Evan Gitterman and sound designer Chris Foster. The score is unnerving, yet has the moments of pure hope and resonance. As far as sound design goes, Foster and Lockhart had a lot of fun coming up with the unique sounds featured in the film, as well as tuning it to the score when they overlapped. Lockhart believes that sound is so essential to science fiction and horror, and is very pleased with how both came together in the short. Lockhart is currently developing a feature as well as directing a short film next month – both science fiction. To purchase tickets for the “Beneath the Surface” program on June 25, visit psfilmfest.org.

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aria Taylor and Orenda Fink have been music together forever. Childhood friends, the Birmingham, Alabama natives began collaborating professionally while both were attending the Alabama School Of Fine Arts. Their first band, Little Red Rocket, managed to release a couple of albums on the Geffen label in the late ‘90s. When the group disbanded, the pair relocated to Athens, Georgia. The swingin’ college town boasted a thriving music scene where heavy-hitters like R.E.M. and the B-52’s got their start, as well as lesser-known (but nonetheless influential) acts like Pylon, Love Tractor, Flat Duo Jets, Vic Chesnutt and indigo girls. It was there Maria and Orenda formed Azure Ray and signed with Warm Records. Coping with the death of her boyfriend, Maria channeled her grief into the music and their self-titled debut arrived in early 2001. Their sound, a quirky collage of acoustic Electronica, Folk and lush harmonies, was immediately embraced by the cognoscenti. Doubling down on the same winning formula, they released a stunning EP, November in early 2002 and followed up a couple of months later with their second long-player, Burn And Shiver. A little more than a year later, Azure Ray had split Warm Recordings for the slightly greener pastures of Saddle Creek Records. The Omaha, Nebraska label was home to criticallyacclaimed artists like the Faint, Crooked Fingers, Now It’s Overheard, Sorry About Dresden, as well as Conor Oberst’s myriad projects (Bright Eyes, Desaparecidos) and Rilo Kiley. Azure’s third effort Hold On Love felt fleshed out and focused, satisfying critics and fans alike. Suddenly, their songs became the go-to music for scoring knotty emotions on good TV series (“Six Feet Under”) and popular ones (“Grey’s Anatomy”). They also popped up regularly on movie soundtracks like “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Shortbus.” In 2004 Azure Ray went on hiatus, allowing Maria and Orenda an opportunity to stretch their wings, by writing and recording their own solo albums as well as collaborating with other musicians Four years later the pair reconvened for a one-off performance at the venerable Troubadour in Los Angeles. Around the same time, they appeared on KCRW’s taste-making program, “Morning Becomes Eclectic,” and announced that they’d reformed on a semipermanent basis. Their fourth record, Drawing Down The Moon appeared two years later. In between solo stuff (Maria’s released seven albums and four EPs on her own and Orenda has recorded three long-players and an EP), the duo have checked in as Azure Ray with a couple of EPs, 2012’s As Above, So Below and 2018’s Waves. Now they’ve returned with their first full-length album in 11 years, Remedy. The album flutters to life on the opening cut, “Swallowing Swords.” Maria and Orenda’s hushed harmonies, as intime as ever, are matched by plinky-plunky piano for the first couple of verses until a Karen Carpenter-esque drum beat and pulsating synths kick in. The lyrics unspool a series of rhetorical questions like an anxious mantra; “What do you dream about when you’re not swallowing swords? When did you leave home? Where are you going? Will you know it when you see it? How

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does it end? Airy synths and an accelerated tempo on the break offsets the increasingly urgent tone. There has always been an intriguing, otherworldly quality about Azure Ray, an intangible grace. That feels especially true on both “Phantom Lover” and “Bad Dream.” The former is equal parts spectral tone poem and dreamy Pop-scape. Gauzy vocals are bookended by phased guitars sinewy bass, spatial keys and a clipped, kick-drum beat. Swooping harmonies wrap around yearning lyrics that call out to a supernatural swain; “Where can I taste the nectar of love, sweetened like honey, to erase the fear of the bitterest pill that our hearts were meant to break, you say Baby, it’s alright.” A soothing guitar solo on the break almost assuages the heartache. The latter opens pensively, powered by percolating synths and a handclap rhythm. Space-age guitars ping-pong on the chorus, which takes a clueless suitor to task; “Would you even know a bad thing, when you’re stuck inside a bad dream, would you even know a bad thing/When you’re stuck inside a bad dream, would you even know, would you even know, would you even know if I said wake up?” Blissed out synths intertwine with sparkly guitars throughout, but the song ends on an ambiguous note; “You seem like someone I could almost count on, but something’s not right, something I can’t put my finger on... The best tracks here, cryptically and covertly speak to recurring themes of chaos, tragedy and anxiety. Atmospheric keys and subtle strings lattice over plangent acoustic notes and lonesome pedal steel on “Grow What You Want And How Wild.” The minor key melody cradles melancholy questions like “Don’t I love you, don’t you care?” Then quietly answers with this enigmatic haiku; “Reach mountain from the ocean and rise, split earth and broken pavement, grow what you want and how wild.” There’s a gossamer grace to “Already Written.” The lithe melody is fueled by rippling guitars, thrumming bass, a surfeit of keys and a heartbreak beat. Something of a restless farewell, the lyrics steer around the rocky shoals of loss and grief; “I know I’m not done living, there’s things I started I still have to finish, just how do I navigate.” But rather than wallow in the mire, they chart a course for a new tomorrow; “My heart still skips a neat when your name gets mentioned, my love won’t die it just changed its intention, that’s how it will stay.” “29 Palms” shimmers to life like aural mirage. The opening verse juxtaposes a spare and bare-bones arrangement with fantastically rich and ornate lyrical imagery; “Broken like a mirror with pieces of you and me, reflected light fissures, trial of the century/They stand at the forefront, frothing and philistine, before the sun sets you’ll forget you were fashion in Spring.” About a minute in, the melody and arrangement shifts, locking into a lilting Waltz rhythm, accented by strumming guitars, gilded pedal steel, wheezy strings and upright bass. Maria and Orenda’s blithe harmonies envelope opaque lyrics that connect ancient Greek mythology and modern warfare, occasionally offering up this cryptic caveat; “You can only

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be hurt by what you love.” Meanwhile there’s a measure of empathy and optimism coursing through “Desert Waterfall.” The instrumentation here is a wash of keys, wily bass lines, and cascading guitars, punctuated by downy-soft programmed drums. Azure Ray easily admit “We’ll never be as free as we used to be, but they say roots will give you strength, so I’m waiting….this worry from my eyes was taken by surprise, and I was ready, I am ready.” Other interesting songs include the shivery urgency of “The Swan” and the title track which searches for some authenticity in this bankrupt world. The record closes with “I Don’t Want To Want To.” Prickly guitars, whispery

keys and angular bass lines are wed to a clicktrack rhythm. Lyrics offer a final cri de Coeur by giving voice to all those internal insecurities; “Could love keep us from changing, could love keep us from fucking this up?” The album was produced by Azure Ray and Brandon Walters. A plethora of musicians pitched in, including Jon Titterington on piano, Phil Krohnegold and Anne Williamson on Keys and harmonium, Daniel Rhine on bass, Brian Griffin, Chris Farney and Frederik Bokkenheuser on drums, Sarab Singh added drum programming and Drew Taubenfeld played pedal steel. Producer Brandon Walters is the record’s MVP, contributing guitar, keys, additional programming, pedal steel and occasional backing vocals. 20 years after their debut, Azure Ray’s music continues to resonate and inspire. Their influence is keenly felt on recent releases from Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers, just to name a couple. Remedy is suffused with regret and shot through with optimism. It may not cure what ails you, but it provides some much needed, musical anodyne, and a momentary respite from this cataclysmic world.

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fter more than 15 months of a darkened stage as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Coachella Valley Repertory is welcoming back live audiences. “Welcoming patrons back to the Playhouse is an incredible feeling. Live arts are so important to the community, and the entire board, staff and volunteers are so excited to return,” said Ron Celona, Artistic Director. Summer Classical Music Series CVRep will kick off its return to live entertainment with a Summer Classical Music series. A concert in partnership with the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition, featuring Victor Shlyakhtenko is scheduled for June 24, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now at cvrep.org. Shlyakhtenko is a 19-year-old piano prodigy, who will perform a one hour concert before CVRep’s first live audience since March 2020. CVRep has lined up an outstanding July show in partnership with the Palm Spring Opera Guild. Multi-award-winning performer Jacquelynne Fontaine will perform on Saturday, July 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale on June 24, 2021. Visit cvrep.org. In August, The Latso will take the stage, featuring the music of Joe Giarrusso. Join us for this exceptional fundraiser performance on August 22, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Tickets include the performance and post-performance reception. Tickets will go on sale in July at $75 per seat. 2021-22 Season – “Hopes, Dreams & Expectations” In determining the 2021-22 Season, president-elect Mike Monachino said “It took a lot of work, a lot of planning and a lot of investigation into what we thought would transpire with the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m happy to say that our plans are materializing,

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and we are now able to announce our full season of plays.” Starting in November, patrons will be able to see three plays and a musical. Celona announced the season of “Hopes, Dreams & Expectations.” Following are the shows, dates and overview of each production. November 9 – 21, 2021, Bakersfield Mist, by Stephen Sachs Directed by Ron Celona Maude, a fifty-something unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, has bought a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she’s now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when worldclass art expert Lionel Percy flies over from New York and arrives at her trailer home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he is about to discover. Inspired by true events, this hilarious and thought-provoking new comedy – drama asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic. January 25 – February 6, 2021, Life X 3, by Yasmina Reza Directed by Joanne Gordon Henry and Sonia are having a difficult evening with Arnaud, their wakeful six-yearold son; but Henry has other worries. About to publish the results of two years’ research on the flatness of galaxy halos, he’s desperate to make a good impression on the distinguished astrophysicist Hubert Finidori, who wields a decisive influence over the question of Henry’s longed-for promotion. So when Hubert arrives with his rebellious wife, Inez, in tow for dinner on the wrong night, the fact that there is no food in the apartment (merely an ample supply of Sancerre) is only one of the potentially disastrous elements in play. Add to

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April 12 – 24, 2021 Native Gardens, by Karen Zacarias Directed by Michael Matthews Pablo, a high-powered lawyer, and doctoral candidate Tania, his very pregnant wife, are realizing the American dream when they purchase a house next door to community stalwarts Virginia and Frank. But a disagreement over a long-standing fence line soon spirals into an all-out war of taste, class, privilege, and entitlement. The hilarious results guarantee no one comes out smelling like a rose. While the State of California has loosened pandemic restrictions, CVRep’s top priority will remain the well-being and safety of patrons, employees and volunteers. All CVRep staff and volunteers at performances will be fully vaccinated or will adhere to protocols. Unvaccinated patrons will be asked to remain masked while inside the Playhouse. The Theatre will undergo a thorough sanitization and deep clean prior to each show. Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) is an equity theater company, designated a Small Professional Theatre under the Actors’ Equity Association. CVRep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide thought provoking theatre of substance. For additional information on CVRep, please visit our website at cvrep.org.

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this Hubert’s often brutal treatment of Inez; his lust for Sonia; Inez’s weak head for alcohol; Henry’s discovery that rival scientists may have beaten him to the punch; Sonia’s equivocal feeling of attraction towards Hubert; and the entirely unpredictable behavior of the invisible Arnaud—and the stage is set for a catastrophic unraveling of normal civilized behavior. But will it be this kind of catastrophe? Or that? Or, perhaps, worse still, will catastrophe be averted altogether? March 1 – 20, 2022, Closer Than Ever, Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. Directed by Ron Celona, Musical Direction by Scott Storr A look into the private song vault of Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire (Big; Starting Here, Starting Now; Baby), the review, Maltby and Shire’s Closer Than Ever, is filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these musical theatre giants are known. Closer Than Ever is a nonstop exploration of everyday struggles in the “modern world.” Topics ranging from unrequited adoration... to aging... to Muzak are tackled with resounding sincerity and precisely placed hilarity. Each song is a unique story told by a new character, taking audiences, not only into the songbook of Mr. Maltby and Mr. Shire, but into the minds of the individuals facing these completely relatable challenges.

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THE VINO VOICE

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BY RICK RIOZZA

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS A WHITE CHIANTI?

o if we were playing Jeopardy—and, the title above is the answer/response (which in Jeopardy, is always in the form of a question), then the actual posted “inquiry” (sorry—it’s best to watch the program on TV than to have the dynamic explained in print) would be something like: it’s the same place you’ve find a red Chianti—in Tuscany! Another way to consider the title is this: most wine folk think that a Chianti is always a red wine; that white Chianti is simply farcical or a myth maybe. Everyone knows the Sangiovese grape is a red grape with its famed blood notes in the flavor profile. And while we’re at it—we only see “red” Chianti on our store shelves. Okay then—but the truth is that there is in fact white Chianti; just like there is a red Bordeaux and a white Bordeaux. In other words, any white wine produced in Tuscany is indeed a white Chianti. And as one can imagine, there’s plenty of vineyard space to grow white grapes to produce wine. This week’s column discusses two white Chianti: the most famous of white Chianti produced with one of Italy’s indigenous grapes; the other, one of the most desirable white Chianti produced from international grapes. One of our favorite wines to pronounce: Vernaccia di San Gimignano [Ver-nah-chadee San Jee-meen-Nyah-noh] hails from the area surrounding the beautiful hill city of San Gimignano. The place is gorgeous and their wines are both rich and bright, citrusy and crisp, and lend a slight bitter note on the finis; nose rich in facets, including citrus notes of orange blossom, balsamic and vanilla. Fresh and strong on the palate, with a pleasantly savor/herb finish! Maturation and aging in barriques for 12 months. Among the best Vernaccia di San Gimignano are very complex and provide a seductive olfactory picture, with balance and flavor structure. The very clear fruit stands out embellished with masterfully integrated tertiary notes. And we’ll gladly get through that sentence, and, even taste through some Vernaccia in another summer article soon. But now, I’d love to recommend a white Chianti produced from grapes that you local wine folk will know well: Sauvignon Blance and Viognier. So sense what happens when these international varietals meet up with Tuscan terrior. We get a delicious blend and a world class white wine capable to match and pair well with a wonderful summer dinner. And the star of this week’s column is the 2020 Col Vento, Castello del Terriccio Toscano IGT ($45) This elegant Mediterranean wine,

made from Viogner and Sauvignon Blanc, shows a firm structure and ripe fruit profile while maintaining great finesse. It’s the only white wine of the Castello del Terriccio estate located around the evocative area of Pisa, where the soils are characterized by a strong presence of stones and fossils, which give the white wines an incredible grip of minerality that blends beautifully with citrus notes in the glass. The sea breeze that blows from the Tirreno sea not only helps the vineyards of Castello del Terriccio grow strong and healthy, but it also gives this wine a special and unique name: “Con Vento” comes from the name “Collina del Vento”, which in Italian literally means “Hill of the Wind”. Often we wine writers can come close in describing the flavor notes of a given wine. I enjoyed this wine with dinner last night, and I’m enjoying the remainder as I write. It’s a mediumbodied white with a nose of aromatic blossoms and a palate of citrus, florals, and ripe stone fruit. It had all the gravitas to match both herb chicken and steamed fish on the dinner table. We could have enjoyed this wine with appetizers and a fresh cheese platter if we had opened it earlier. As mentioned, it’s a world-class white, and, worth the treat of $45 for any special dinner meal. The history of the Castello del Terriccio winery has its roots in very ancient times. The cultivation of vines in this particular part of Tuscany dates back to the Etruscan era, or to the period between 800 and 500 BC. The name of the company, derives from the castle of Doglia, also known as "del Terriccio", built in medieval times in Castellina Marittima, in the province of Pisa. The estate was originally born as a watchtower for enemies. Talk about history in a bottle—allora! And if we wish to throw in a reputable Italian name—well enter, Carlo Ferrini, born and raised in Florence where he learned all he knows about winemaking. Immediately after graduating in agriculture in 1978, he began working for the Chianti Classico Consortium, where he worked for over ten years. In 2000 he was nominated 'Enologist of the Year' by Gambero Rosso and in 2003 he received the same recognition from the prestigious Italian Sommelier Association (Ais). In 2008 Wine Enthusiast, one of the most followed wine criticism magazines from overseas audiences, crowned Carlo Ferrini as 'Winemaker of the Year". Today he is one of the consultants for Castello del Terriccio. Assapora l'arte—taste the artistry. Saluti!

SCREENERS

NOBODY From the writer of John Wick, check out Bob Odenkirk like you’ve never seen him before in the non-stop high-octane action spectacle of the year. This riveting film comes at a perfect time as we process the waning restrictions and spread of the pandemic. For many potential viewers, watching this powerful actioner will serve as a catharsis – epecically if you hold Russian activists partially responsible for the election interference that led to Trump’s presidency. In spite of the brutality, there was something immensely satisfying about watching a lone hero bring down the Russian mob. Odenkirk is remarkable in his new persona as a fearless, tough-as-nails kick ass hero. When we meet him, Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk) is a belittled dad and husband who rarely if ever pushes back. In fact, in an attempt to prevent serious violence, he resists defending his family when two armed robbers invade his suburban home. He disappoints Blake, his teen son and wife Becca (Connie Nielsen). The home invasion trigger’s hutch’s long gestating rage as well as his suppressed and hither—to-unknown top-secret lethal training. I wonder if Liam Neeson already

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ODENKIRK’S ACTION HERO BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS news age of hope and love that will change the world. The film has been adapted from the miniseries “A.D. The Bible Continues.” Blu-ray. Warner Bros.

passed on this movie. But after seeing this remarkable film, it’s hard to imagine anyone better for the part than Odenkirk. The surprise but perfect casting of Christopher Lloyd as Hutch’s equally skilled father is a delight –he steals every scene he’s in. In the frenzied climax of gunfire and punches, Hutch tries to save his family from a deadly enemy. It’s not likely Hutch will ever be mistaken as a nobody again. Writer Derek Kolstad and director Ilya Naishuller have fashioned one of, if not the, best hard-core action films of the year so far. It’s visceral, violent, fast-paced and sporadically funny. What more do you want? The fight on the bus will live on as a classic and is worth the price of admission

as we used to say.. Strong recommendation. Cool extras include: Deleted Scenes, Hutch Hits Hard (‘See how Odenkirk trained to bring his character to life’), ‘Breaking Down the Action’ (Bus Fight, Car Chase and more) ‘Just a Nobody’(A Look at the Personal Beginning of the story for Odenkirk’), Feature Commentaries with Odenkirk and director Ilya Naishullr. (4K UHD. Universal. RESURRECTION Just in time for Easter, this nicely crafted, sometimes surpringly but appropriately violent Biblical epic focuses on Jesus’ followers who are haunted and afrain afyter the crucifixion of their friend and Lord – but Jesus’ resurrection triggers a

YOUR HONOR: Season One YOUR HONOR had the biggest debut season in Showtime history, consistently gaining viewership since its debut. The show follows Judge Michael Desiato (Cranston) as he treads carefully through a high-stakes game of lies, deceit and impossible choices after his teenage son Adam ((Hunter Doohan) is involved in a hitand-run incident. Unbeknownst to Adam, the victim is the son of much-feared crime boss Jimmy Baxter (Michael Stuhlbarg) and his wife, Gina (Hope Davis), who might be even more dangerous than her husband! You will be glued to the screen for all 665 minutes of the 10 heart-pounding chapters and the never-before-seen informative deleted scenes. DVD. Paramount/ Showtime. robin@coachellavalleywekly.com For a chance to will free movies, write me. What classic movie do you most want to see on 4K UHD?

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PET PLACE

ast week’s column warned pet owners about the dangers to our dogs from extreme hot weather. It illustrated the dangers with the tragic story of a Desert Hot Springs Terrier posthumously named “Summer” whose sad ending went viral in social media and on the local news. Last week’s temperatures reached an alltime record high of a scorching 123 degrees in Palm Springs. Our soaring summer weather can bring distress and even death from heat stroke to our beloved dogs. This week the blistering heat continues. The danger is horrific for dogs who escape from homes or who are abandoned by callous humans. I felt it was important to repeat this topic after receiving a press release from John Welsh, public information officer for Riverside County Department of Animal Services. His report was titled, “Pug’s Death Illustrates Heat Wave Danger; Female Dog Found Thrashing in Coachella Valley.” On June 16, county animal control officers Jose Fernandez and Noah Marquez discovered a small black dog thrashing

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PRECIOUS PUG PERISHES DURING HEAT WAVE

about on the side of the road in Mecca. The temperature at that time was 116 degrees. The new officer in training initially thought the pup was struck by a car. They rushed the pup to the county’s Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter where their veterinary colleagues quickly went to work to save the dog’s life. County registered veterinary technicians Ivan Herrera and Carla Hernandez administered IV fluids and placed the pup on ice packs to stabilize her. Sadly, her condition failed to improve and she was humanely euthanized. The dog, estimated to be 3 years old, suffered a horrible death despite the efforts of these valiant public servants. County Animal Services Director Julie Bank stated, “This is a tragic but avoidable outcome. It is a grave reminder to be extra cautious with our pets when weather conditions become extreme. I commend my team for doing all they could to save this poor little dog.” Even if it does not cause death, overheating can result in irreversible kidney, heart, liver and brain damage. Dogs cannot

sweat the way we humans do, as their only sweat glands are in their nose and on the pads of their feet. Imagine being thirsty and drinking out of a bowl scalding hot water bowl outside. This extreme summer hot weather only adds to the distress experienced by lonely “backyard only” dogs. Dr. Andrea Walters, a veterinarian specializing in emergency and critical care, helps us understand from a medical perspective why heat stroke can be so deadly for dogs. “Heat stroke occurs when an animal’s body temperature increases so much that it cannot be regulated property and brought down. Dogs don’t sweat like people do. Instead, they pant to cool themselves down. Heat stroke causes damage to proteins and cells, which can lead to severe shock and cellular dysfunction when blood vessels near the skin dilate dangerously.” Dr. Walters explains dogs’ need to cool through panting is why extreme heat is more dangerous to flat nosed breeds. Brachycephalic breeds, flat faced breeds with short noses, are the most vulnerable to high temperatures according to our county Chief Veterinarian Dr. Sara Strongin. She tells us: “These include pugs, bulldogs, boxers, and Boston terriers, and owners of these breeds should practice caution when we’re faced with heat warnings.” However, heat stroke can kill dogs of any breed with seniors and young puppies most at risk. More precious dogs will die from heat stroke during summer 2021, some left in cars, others left on hot patios, some kept as “outdoor only” dogs in yards. This cannot be said enough – – – BRING YOUR DOG INDOORS DURING THIS HOT WEATHER! NEVER LEAVE A DOG UNATTENDED IN A CAR! Your dog needs potty breaks and walks outdoors. What should you do to protect him? What are the signs of heat stroke in a dog, and what life saving remedies can you take? Take your dog on long walks in the

MEET ARTHUR

RUSSIAN BLUE CAT

Come to the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter and meet Arthur, 68 lbs of doggie love. Did you know older dogs like this 8-yrold German Shepherd boy are more loving and wiser? Call (760) 343-3644 for an appointment to meet Arthur. Located at 72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www.rcdas.org.

This gorgeous solid gray Russian Blue kitty waits for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, located at 72120 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www.rcdas.org. This beauty is ID#A1628146, already spayed and ready to go home! Call (760) 343-3644 for an appointment to meet her, and refer to ID number.

BY JANET McAFEE mornings and evenings, avoiding outings when the sun is at its highest. Avoid asphalt and concrete when you walk, and stick to shaded areas whenever possible. This is not the time to have him run alongside while you bicycle ride, or allow him to engage in strenuous play at the dog park. Bring a bottle of water to sprinkle on him. The symptoms of heat stroke can include glazed eyes, heavy panting, and pulling back on the leash. Other symptoms include excessive thirst, hyperventilation, dry gums that are pale or grayish, or bright red tongue or gums. Your dog may quickly suffer weakness, staggering, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and ultimately collapse. Finally, if the overheating isn’t stopped, his breathing will slow, and he may have a seizure or fall into a coma. Dr. Walters advises, “If you suspect heat stroke, it is important to begin lowering the animal’s temperature as soon as possible, even before transporting them to a veterinarian. A hose can be used to cool the animal, focusing on the belly and paw pads. Be sure the water is cool, neither hot nor cold. If the garden hose has been sitting in the sun, the water will be very hot. It’s very important to not cool the animal too fast.” Lay the animal on a cool towel, but don’t

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com wrap them in one as this could trap the heat. Get vet care immediately. What can you do to continue Summer’s legacy? Talk to friends and neighbors who keep their dog outdoors 24 hours a day. Calmly ask them why their dog is always outside, and try not to put them on the defense. Provide them with information on heat stroke. Suggest they get a baby gate and keep their dog in a kitchen or laundry room during the hot days. Give them a copy of this article. Anyone needing additional suggestions to transition their dog from outside to inside can email me. If they won’t budge on this issue, suggest they provide shade and lots of cool water perhaps with ice cubes added. The little black pug did not have an ID tag or a microchip to identify her owner. Share her story in the hopes of saving other animals. Meanwhile, enjoy the companionship and unconditional love your best canine friend provides INSIDE YOUR HOME! Janetmcafee8@gmail.com ----------------------------------------------Here is a partial list of Inland Empire shelters and rescue groups where you can adopt a cat or dog. Please check their websites in advance for updates on adoption procedures during the quarantine. COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – The county shelter is closed but you can

call for an appointment to adopt. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas.org, and get the ID number of the animal you want to adopt. Email them the animal’s ID number at shelterinfo@rivco.org, or schedule a virtual adoption appointment at www.rcdas.org, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. They schedule appointments Wednesday through Monday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public) ANIMAL SAMARITANS – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - The shelter is closed but you can 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 – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs and

some cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 3290203. (Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to adopt a cat. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 3356767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818 (Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760)

June 24 to June 30, 2021 834-7000. (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, view animals at www.livingfree.org, and call (951) 659-4687 for an appointment (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-4pm for updates (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is closed but you can call for an appointment to adopt. Hours for adoption 10am – 4pm Tuesday thru Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter is now open for walk ins 7 days a week. Call (909) 3869280. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you want to meet. Located at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public). DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue. com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND

n June 15th, Governor Gavin Newsom lifted all mask and public gathering restrictions. Four days later on the 19th, Juneteeth (short for June Nineteenth) was celebrated recognizing the independence of black Americans from slavery to their oppressor caucasian owners. In the 1860s, many slave owners retreated to Texas as it was seen as a safe haven for those who wanted to own other people. General Grazer’s arrival on President Lincoln’s orders in Galveston, Texas on June 19th 1865 set nearly 250,000 black Americans free from their oppressors. That day marked the beginning of the end of a world where segregation, prejudice, hate and the exploitation of others for your own benefit was beginning of a fight for equality for all that continues to this day. Last weekend in California was a celebration for all as well as a reminder of the harm that society can inflict on each other. When we think back no further than the hate and anger coursing through America on January 6th, we need to recognize that holidays like Juneteenth are a time when we can remember the ugly underbelly of America. By remembering, it is hoped that we canlearn from and avoid the mistakes of the past. As a society, we need to raise our game and treat others as we ourselves would like to be treated. When thinking about Independence Day this coming July 4th, we need to widen our views on what freedom really means. Freedom seems impossible without tolerance of the differences between us.

In an important milestone in the fight to return society back to normal following the global pandemic, the reopening of live sporting and music events served as a liberation of another sort. It meant that a viral oppressor had receded to a point that we could gather once again and resume a little bit of normalcy. While we will most certainly have to deal with more virulent COVID variants like the delta variant as autumn approaches as well as in future years, the risk of infection right now is low for the vaccinated. While this may change

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and booster shots will probably be needed, we have a chance to remember what normal was prior to the onset of the deadly virus. When we think back on the challenges we face as a country with the friction caused by Black Life Matters and anarchists on the left, or the January 6th storming of Congress and anarchists on the right, there is a common thread that binds these extremists together. At the core, the actions of each group would never have happened if people felt optimistic about their futures and those of their children. With more than

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BY HADDON LIBBY half of working Americans earning less than $30,000 per year and less than 2 in 3 working age Americans in the work force, it is clear that too many Americans are struggling. For at least 30 years, middle class jobs have been in decline. For every three jobs lost, one is replaced with a higher income job while two are replaced with lower income jobs. The loss of good middle class jobs to lower cost production sites overseas has taken a greater toll on urban and rural regions. If we want to change the downward trajectory of opportunity for many in the United States, we need to follow the lead of South Korea. By focusing on creating a better educated society, the quality of life for most South Koreans is near the highest levels in modern history. As a nation, we need to renew our focus on education if we want to ensure that the best jobs stay in America. Between the reopening of California and the national recognition of Juneteenth, last weekend was independence weekend sought by so many for so long. Hopefully progress on both fronts will continue while society becomes a kinder and more caring place. Haddon Libby Managing Partner Winslow Drake 760.449.6349 c 213.596.8399 o www.WinslowDrake.com

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

WHY DID YOU REJECT MY 2021 ACCIDENT WHEN I WAS NOT AT FAULT?

or a Greater Palm Springs Accident to have value, a lawyer looks at several factors. You may not realize it, but who is at fault is only one of them. A lawyer does not want a case where the client has told the police s/he was not hurt or that no police were called. An experienced Palm Desert Accident Attorney looks at how long after the accident did the victim seek medical attention? Was it by a chiropractor or an MD? Was it the family MD or a new doctor. Most clients don’t realize that a family doctor has the past records of ALL complaints. This could be a slip and fall in the shower, or an injury playing tennis. In addition it could include your advising your doctor of a substance abuse problem, an affair, or a sexually transmitted disease that you don’t want others to know about. Does this treating doctor know how to write a proper Med/Legal report? I personally lectured for many years to an Annual Convention of Orthopedic doctors on “How to write a medical/legal report”. Preparation of a report for a legal matter is not taught in

Med School. Furthermore, did the doctor recommend physical therapy or advise the client to go home and soak in a hot bath and take aspirin? How many doctors visits were there and over what period of time. Is the medical bill mostly diagnostic with X-rays/MRI’s/CT’s? How long was the treatment? Did the victim talk to the insurance company or have prior accidents for which they brought a claim? If so, how long ago were those accidents? For the first time in over 30 years I have received calls from potential clients who are notably upset when I will not accept their accident case. I explain that any accident case places the Burden of Proof on the injured plaintiff to prove Liability (that someone else is at fault) and Damages (that they were injured). In addition, it is more expensive than ever during the Age of Covid, for a Palm Desert Accident Attorney to litigate a Personal Injury case. A Greater Palm Springs Accident Lawyer should advise a potential client, that when

the case settles some of those costs get passed on to them. I do not want a client that will be unhappy in the end because most of the money went to costs and not them. All this is especially true during our Covid restrictions. It is hard to find doctors in their office to examine and treat the injured client. If you can see a doctor how difficult is it to go to the pharmacy to get prescriptions filled? Who wants to wait in line with people that are picking up drugs because they are sick? Unless you are rear ended, the defendant often lies and claims you were at fault…….. or partly at fault. They will argue they had the right of way……especially if there was no witness or police report. It becomes “liar’s poker”, and a lawyer must evaluate how likely it is that the jury will believe the plaintiff. During Covid and the arguments to lessen funding for the police, good luck in getting a police report prepared. California has Comparative Negligence and thus if the defendant can show the plaintiff was partly at fault, that degree of fault is deducted from the settlement. For

instance, if the Plaintiff client was 50 % at fault, s/he would lose 50% of the value of their case. TO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEEK... If you have any questions or suggestions for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI OR UBER………IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN HAVING AN ARREST OR ACCIDENT AND CALLING ME ………SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER. DALE GRIBOW - Legal Representation Of The Injured and Criminally Accused “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-21 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 2016-19 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ARTICLE? CONTACT DALE GRIBOW 760-837-7500/ dale@dalegribowlaw.com

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SAFETY TIPS

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BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

t is important to take precautions to ensure that viruses like COVID-19, Flu or other strains are not passed from person to person while maintaining our immune system. While we cannot avoid every germ, there are initiative-taking ways to boost your immune system to help prevent getting ill. Here are some tips: Eat your fruits and veggies – and protein, too! Since childhood it was instilled in us to eat our fruits and vegetables. Foods like strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli, and citrus, helps immune system cells function efficiently. Vitamin A helps keep tissues in the mouth, intestines, and respiratory tract healthy, and is found in sweet potatoes, spinach, carrots and cantaloupe. Fruit also is a great snack to help you stay cool in the summer months. Go a Little Nutty! Nuts' fiber and protein will have you feeling full longer, and can keep you from munching on lower-quality calories later. They’re packed with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids that help fight inflammation, and vitamin E, which may help prevent the buildup of plaque in the

arteries. Just remember portion control, as nuts are still a calorie-dense food. Drink plenty of fluids Along with eating properly for your health – includes drinking plenty of water. In fact, one study found that staying hydrated may boost an immune response

to enable your body to better fight viruses. Drink a lot of fluids, especially water, and avoid caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Pour some sugar on NOTHING! Sugar is devastating on the immune system, and the fact that Americans consume an average of 2-3 pounds of

sugar per person every year is unwelcome news to fight off colds and flu. Avoid sugar at all costs! Exercise Exercise not only makes you feel good, your personal and professional life improves. It also boosts your immune system. It also keeps you staying lean and is good for your heart. Wash, rinse, repeat! We all need to stay away from people that are ill. Make sure you wash/sanitize your hands often. Got rest? Studies have found that getting enough sleep is essential for healthy immune function and that insufficient sleep or poor sleep quality is associated with lowered immune function. Follow these tips to boost your immune system and to help you stay fit. Be consistent, and make sure to take care of yourself and eat your fruits and vegetables! For more information on Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition month, check here: https://lnkd.in/gT4vAAh.

HEALTH

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BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK

ummer’s Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Nothing evokes memories of childhood like eating fresh watermelon at the family picnic table. Who doesn’t love the anticipation of the fresh fruits of summer – juicy strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, cantaloupe and, of course, watermelon. All those sweet and savory flavors that bring back memories of picnics on long hot days or sunset barbeques. They are wonderful eaten just as they are, or lightly steamed, but they are so versatile that they’re not just great for a full meal – avocados, bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes also go brilliantly with meat and fish to create really light salads and refreshing “outside dining”. Unfortunately, if we are Keto we tend to think we need to stay away from the Farmers Market because our choices will be limited. This is absolutely not true. There are plenty of fresh fruits and veggies we can purchase at our local farmer’s markets. What Are Good Keto Items To Get At A Farmer‘s Market? These keto items can be purchased that are low carb vegetables like Zucchini, squash, salad greens, cauliflowers, bell peppers, radishes, Eggplant, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes, spaghetti squash, cucumber, asparagus, celery, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, green beans, onions and more. Apart from vegetables, there are also some other items which are suitable for a keto diet at the farmer’s market. Items like meat, shellfish, eggs, locally made cheeses, goat cheeses, etc. There are more farmers’ market with an increased level of keto items on sale. Keto is gaining popularity because of the multiple benefits of keto fighting off major deadly diseases like epilepsy, diabetes, cancer, and hypertension. Doctors and nutritionists are beginning to use the keto diet as a means of curing these illnesses. It has been widely welcomed because it is an all-natural method of healing yourself…so no wonder Farmer’s Markets are providing nature’s best keto foods. List Of Safe Keto Food Items You Can Get at A Farmer’s Market 1. Meat: Meat is a very good keto food and even better if you can find it organic. The best beef from the farmer’s market is grass-fed. Therefore, it contains all the nutrients gotten

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from the grass. 2. Seeds and Nuts: Whole nuts and seeds are very good keto foods. Although the oils are not so keto-friendly. These nuts are to be taken in limited quantity because of their carb contents. Examples of some nuts to go for are pecans, pumpkin seeds, macadamia, almond, peanuts, pistachios, and sunflower seeds. These nuts and seeds also have their butter which is low in sugar and high in good fats. A good example is walnut butter or almond butter. 3. Vegetables: As stated above, green and leafy vegetables are good for the keto diet. You can never go wrong with these in your diets for those times you feel like taking something high in carbohydrates, you can take some yams, or carrots, but in low quantity. 4. Dairy: Any variety of high fat cheeses, yogurt, cream or butter are great options. 5. Snacks: A good example is snack foods is cucumbers, celery, flax seed crackers, pork rinds, meat sticks, cheese sticks. 6. Eggs: Eggs are very good keto foods and there will be a large variety of fresh options. 7. Fruits: There are certain fruits good for a keto diet. Fruits like avocado, olive, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. are staples. However, when taken in moderation, you can add the specialty summertime ftruits we all love like cantaloupe, watermelon, grapefruit and peaches. Make a Trip to One of Our Local Farmer‘s Markets Farmers markets are a great way to stock up on fresh local produce, discover new foods, and have a fun family outing too. If you haven’t made a farmer’s market visit part of your regular shopping routine, you may just want to add it in. You’ll enjoy the quality of the fresh produce and be able to Keep it Keto! Hope to see you there! About Michelle Borthwick: Michelle is a Keto customization expert and lifestyle coach. Keto weight loss results can be greatly improved with Coaching, Customization, Accountability, and a trusted partner to guide you every step of the way. Michelle offers private sessions, proven Keto diet hacks, goal setting, ongoing support and more. Follow Keto is Easy coach on Facebook and Instagram or go to Ketoiseasycoach.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Author Albert Camus advised everyone to “steal some time and give it freely and exclusively to your own self.” That’s excellent advice for you to heed in the coming days. The cosmos has authorized you to put yourself first and grab all the renewal you need. So please don’t scrimp as you shower blessings on yourself. One possible way to accomplish this goal is to go on a long stroll or two. Camus says, “It doesn’t have to be a walk during which you’ll have multiple life epiphanies and discover meanings no other brain ever managed to encounter.” But I think you are indeed likely to be visited by major epiphanies and fantastic new meanings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Robert Mugabe was Zimbabwe’s leader for 37 years. In the eyes of some, he was a revolutionary hero. To others he was an oppressive dictator. He was also the chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe, where his wife Grace received her PhD just two months after she started classes. I suspect that you, too, will have an expansive capacity to advance your education in the coming weeks—although maybe not quite as much as Grace seems to have had. You’re entering a phase of super-learning. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “We were clever enough to turn a laundry list into poetry,” wrote author Umberto Eco. Judging from astrological omens, I suspect you’re now capable of accomplishing comparable feats in your own sphere. Converting a chance encounter into a useful new business connection? Repurposing a seeming liability into an asset? Capitalizing on a minor blessing or breakthrough to transform it into a substantial blessing or breakthrough? All these and more are possible. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I was so flooded with yearning I thought it would drown me,” wrote Cancerian author Denis Johnson. I don’t expect that will be a problem for you anytime soon. You’re not in danger of getting swept away by a tsunami of insatiable desire. However, you may get caught in a current of sweet, hot passion. You could be carried for a while by waves of aroused fascination. You might find yourself rushing along in a fast-moving stream of riled-up craving. But none of that will be a problem as long as you don’t think you have something better to do. In fact, your time in the cascading flow may prove to be quite intriguing— and ultimately useful. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In my opinion, psychology innovator Carl Jung, born under the sign of Leo, was one of the 20th century’s greatest intellects. His original ideas about human nature are central to my philosophy. One of my favorite things about him is his appreciation for feelings. He wrote, “We should not pretend to understand the world only by the intellect; we apprehend it just as much by feeling. Therefore, the judgment of the intellect is, at best, only half of the truth, and must, if it be honest, also come to an understanding of its inadequacy.” I bring this to your attention, Leo, because the coming weeks will be a favorable time to upgrade your own appreciation for the power of your feelings to help you understand the world. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): For the indigenous Ojibway people, the word Adizokan means both “story” and “spirit.” In fact, story and spirit are the same thing. Everything has a spirit and everything has a story, including people, animals, trees, lakes, rivers, and rocks. Inspired by these thoughts, and in accordance with cosmic omens, I invite you to meditate on how your life stories are central elements of your spirit. I further encourage you to spend some tender, luxurious time telling yourself the stories from your past that you love best. For extra delightful bonus fun, dream up two prospective stories about your future that you would like to create. (Info about Adizokan comes from Ann and John Mahan at SweetWaterVisions. com.) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Author Aslı Erdoğan writes, “It had been explained to me from my earliest childhood that I would know love—or that thing called ‘love’—as long as I was smart and

academically brilliant. But no one ever taught me how to get that knowledge.” I’m sorry to say that what was true for her has been true for most of us: No one ever showed us how to find and create and cultivate love. We may have received haphazard clues now and then from our parents and books and movies. But we never got a single day of formal instruction in school about the subject that is at the heart of our quest to live meaningful lives. That’s the bad news, Libra. The good news is that the rest of 2021 will be one of the best times ever for you to learn important truths about love. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Before he journeyed in a spaceship to the moon in 1971, Scorpio astronaut Alan Shepard didn’t think he’d get carried away with a momentous thrill once he arrive at his destination. He was a manly man not given to outward displays of emotion. But when he landed on the lunar surface and gazed upon the majestic sight of his home planet hanging in the sky, he broke into tears. I’m thinking you may have similar experiences in the coming weeks. Mind-opening, heart-awakening experiences may arrive. Your views of the Very Big Picture could bring healing upheavals. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian author Clarice Lispector observed, “In a state of grace, one sometimes perceives the deep beauty, hitherto unattainable, of another person.” I suspect that this state of grace will visit you soon, Sagittarius—and probably more than once. I hope you will capitalize on it! Take your time as you tune in to the luminescent souls of the people you value. Become more deeply attuned to their uniquely gorgeous genius. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Trailblazing Capricorn psychoanalyst Ernest Jones (1879–1958) said, “There is no sense of contradiction within the unconscious; opposite ideas exist happily side by side.” In other words, it’s normal and natural to harbor paradoxical attitudes; it’s healthy and sane to be awash in seemingly incongruous blends. I hope you will use this astrologically propitious time to celebrate your own inner dichotomies, dear Capricorn. If you welcome them as a robust aspect of your deepest, truest nature, they will serve you well. They’ll make you extra curious, expansive, and non-dogmatic. (PS: Here’s an example, courtesy of psychologically savvy author Stephen Levine: “For as long as I can remember the alternate antics of the wounded child and the investigations of the ageless Universal played through me.”) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian guitarist Django Reinhardt was a celebrated jazz musician in occupied France during World War II. Amazingly, he was able to earn good money by performing frequently—even though he fit descriptions that the rampaging Germans regarded as abhorrent. Nazis persecuted the Romani people, of which he was one. They didn’t ban jazz music, but they severely disapproved of it. And the Nazis hated Jews and Blacks, with whom Reinhardt loved to hang out. The obstacles you’re facing aren’t anywhere near as great as his, but I propose we make him your role model for the next four weeks. May he inspire you to persist and even thrive in the face of challenges! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean author Richard Matheson believed we’ve become too tame and mild. “We’ve forgotten,” he wrote, about “how to rise to dizzy heights.” He mourned that we’re too eager to live inside narrow boundaries. “The full gamut of life is a shadowy continuum,” he continued, “that runs from gray to more gray. The rainbow is bleached.” If any sign of the zodiac has the power to escape blandness and averageness, it’s you Pisceans—especially in the coming weeks. I invite you to restore the rainbow to its full vivid swath: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Maybe even add a few colors. Homework: Describe what you’re doing to heal the world. Newsletter@freewillastrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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