Coachella Valley Weekly - June 28 to July 4, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 15

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CONTENTS 4th Of July Event Lineup........................ 3 PSISF: Student Filmmakers.................... 4 PSISF: Cross My Heart............................ 5 Desert Town Hall Speaker Series 2019... 5 CVMAs - Josh Heinz................................ 6 Breaking the 4th Wall - Review of "Women Behind Bars"......................... 7 The Sound Hub....................................... 8 Splash House.......................................... 8 Brewtality............................................... 9 PAWS Radio ............................................ 9 Consider This - Jimmer & Syd.............. 10 Help Support Rebecca Pikus............... 11 Pet Place................................................ 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife ................... 14-15 Good Grub - Tiffany's Sweet Spot....... 16 Screeners ............................................. 18 Book Review ....................................... 19 Safety Tips ............................................ 19 Haddon Libby....................................... 21 Dale Gribow.......................................... 21 Sports Scene......................................... 22 GCVCC Business Profile Motz-Rusin Insurance Company...... 22 Free Will Astrology............................... 23 Awaken w/ Lizzy B- Denise DuBarry... 23 Cannabis Corner.................................. 24 Life & Career Coach............................. 24

COACHELLA VALLEY 4TH OF JULY FUN! C

oachella Valley 4th of July fun will be bursting in air, with a variety of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family!

It’s the American holiday where we as citizens get to celebrate our independence with picnics, parties, music and more. But no matter how we celebrate, as the sun sets, and night encompasses the day, we all want to look up in the sky and see it light up with a jaw dropping fireworks show. Thankfully, the Coachella Valley has many bright options from Palm Springs to Coachella (with a couple beforehand), to help make your 4th of July sparkle.

City of Coachella Bagdouma Park Coachella – It’s a prelude to the big day on Sunday, July 1st at Bagdouma Park in Coachella. The city is laying out a day of holiday enjoyment with carnival rides, food vendors, activities for the kids and live entertainment with Thee Champagne Band, Big Bone and the Santana Tribute BandSavor. The party kicks off at 6pm, and is wrapped up after the festivities with a Free, lively fireworks display. www.coachella.org 760-398-3502.

Fantasy Springs Casino/ Eagle Falls Golf Course - Indio – On Tuesday, July 3rd the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians invite the public to their annual fireworks presentation at 8:45pm, with simulcast music by The Eagle 106.9. Onlookers can watch for Free from the Eagle Falls Pro Shop or from the nearby gravel parking area, where event goers can set up folding chairs and blankets. A great way to end an evening of exciting fun at Fantasy Springs Casino. www. fantasyspringsresort.com 1-800-827-2946.

Palm Springs Baseball Stadium - Palm Springs – Baseball, hotdogs and all things All-American, will be on hand at the Palm Springs Baseball Stadium on Wednesday, July 4th, where the Palm Springs Power will face off with the Palm Springs CL All Stars at 6pm, followed by the city sponsored fireworks show at 9:15pm. The stadium will open at 8pm for Free public viewing of the fireworks. Attendees can also picnic and view the show from adjacent Sunrise Park, a perfect old fashioned 4th of July celebration. www.palmspringsca.gov 760-323-8272.

The Pool Party - Palm Springs – Just a hop and a skip from the Palm Springs Baseball Stadium, is the Palm Springs Swim Center. And if you’re not into baseball on Wednesday July 4th, just slip on your bathing

suit and dive into the fun at the center. There will be music, games and a huge inflatable slide! Tickets are $2 for kids 4-12 and $6 for adults (pre-paid tickets only $5). The cool fun starts at 2pm and goes until the last firework blasts off. A refreshing way to celebrate. www.palmspringsca.gov 760-323-8272.

Agua Caliente Casino - Rancho Mirage – Watch the sky illuminate at this Free fireworks extravaganza, synchronized to music by The Eagle 106.9 at 9pm on Wednesday, July 4th. Afterwards, stay and play at your choice of table games and slots!

You could have something more to celebrate with winning big! www.hotwatercasino. com.

Civic Center Park - Palm Desert – The heart of Palm Desert will be home to excellent family fun Wednesday, July 4th, at the Civic Center Park. The festivities start out with the National Anthem at 7:15pm, then the Swing Cat Big Band takes the stage at 7:30pm. There will be food vendors available and visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, as well as their own picnic provisions (alcohol is not permitted). The 20 minute long phenomenal firework show starts at 9pm with synchronized music provided by The Mix 100.5, making it a spectacular site to see and hear! www. palmdesert.org.

4th of July Fireworks Palm Desert Aquatic Center - Palm Desert – Join TK from 93.7 KCLB Rocks for holiday fun, Wednesday July 4th, at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, behind the Civic Center Park. A swimmingly good time awaits 4th of July revelers starting at 11am, with a Live broadcast with TK from 5pm9pm. At 9pm, tilt your head upwards and

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watch the sky glisten with colors, each boom of the fireworks moving with the music from 93.7 KCLB. Rock out to the rockets blasting in the sky. Entrance rates range from age and residency, and refreshments will be available at Splash Shack for purchase. A cool and chill way to observe the day! www.937kclb.com.

JW Marriott Desert Springs - Palm Desert – If by chance you are staying at the massive desert resort during the July 4th, you can take to the driving range and picnic while watching the fireworks from the Civic Center, or float on a romantic gondola as the sky shines above. Guests can purchase an exclusive savory sweet, artisanal 4th of July picnic basket created by Executive Chef, Peter Smith. Need a little sugar rush to add to your celebration? Then try the resorts Pink Flamingo Milkshake, crowned with cotton candy, macaroons, mini donuts, lollipops and a sprinkled rim.

For some holiday Spa pampering, get all wrapped up in a Soothing Aloe Wrap, perfect for nourishing and hydrating summer skin.

Extra fun resort activities include Flamingo Facts to honor the properties beautiful feathered friends, and Dive in Movies, presented at the Springs Upper Deck Pool in the evening. A fun and different way to enjoy the holiday! www.marriott.com.

There are many fun ways to celebrate the 4th of July here in the Coachella Valley, and honor our amazing country! No matter where or how you decide to revel in our countries independence, make sure to laugh, love and look up around 9 o’clock…. for a moment we will all be as one, grateful citizens gazing in awe at the lights bursting in air. Happy 4th of July!

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PSISFF: STUDENT FILMMAKERS, FUTURE FILMMAKERS

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third of our program is composed of student films and I think when people hear that, they might assume it means the level of filmmaking is different for those films,” said Lili Rodrigez, Program Director, Palm Springs International Short Film Festival.

The truth is we don’t take the ‘student’ part into consideration in the programming process, so these shorts are serious works that demand to be seen and happen to be student films.”

The Palm Springs International Short Film Festival is the largest in North America. With over 5,000 films submitted this year from 157 countries, many are by college and universities students. But what truly makes it the best of short film festivals is its outreach and encouragement to student filmmakers.

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“We call ShortFest a $500,000 educational initiative,” said Harold Matzner, Chairman of the Palm Springs Film Society in his welcome letter.

“It provides invaluable career information at master classes, panel discussions and one-onone meetings with industry people who will talk to film students and young professionals about how to make that next step after showing their film in the festival.”

American Film Institute graduate Charlie Polinger had two films in the short Fest this year. A Place to Stay screened in the “Gay!La” program and Sauna showed in the “Boy’s & Men” program.

A Place to Stay (17 min.) is a 1950’s period piece about a young man who drives across Missouri to confront his lover, and discovers he has a double life.

Sauna (13 min.) tells the story of an anxious teenage boy who struggles against bullies, puberty and his fears of mortality when his parents send him to a summer water polo camp.

Both Polinger’s films are made with a level of sophistication and skill. Many of the “Student” films in the Fest are among the most entertaining.

CVW: What does it means to you to have your films included in the PSISFF? CP: We designed the films with the intention of sharing them with audiences on a big screen, so to see that realized is very exciting. Palm Springs has a dedicated festival following and it’s been great to meet both other filmmakers and film lovers from the community.

CVW: What does the PSISFF provide for

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new filmmakers?

CP: The festival provides an opportunity to meet so many other new filmmakers and see their work. It’s rare to find a festival with such a concentrated mass of short filmmakers all supporting each other›s films.

CVW: What is the best part of this festival?

CP: It’s very well organized so that everyone gets a real opportunity to see the films and meet fellow filmmakers. They’ve done a great job of building a community around the festival.

CVW: What do you plan to do next?

CP: I’m developing a few feature scripts and hoping to shoot one in the coming year.

“ShortFest is about much more than watching short films as a unique way to beat the summer heat,” said Matzner. “ShortFest

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is mostly about nurturing creative talent and developing the filmmakers of tomorrow.”

The entire event is filled with talented filmmakers who share a creative camaraderie and joy for film that permeates the festival.

Life-long relationships are made and future filmmakers are shaped.

“ShortFest serves filmmakers who are at many different stages in their careers - from veterans who prefer to work in shorts, to filmmakers who move between features and shorts, filmmakers at the beginning of their careers and students,” said Rodrigez. “We love celebrating that and hope it gives student the confidence to keep doing what they’re doing and telling the stories they want to tell.”

PSISF STUDENT COMPETITION AWARDS 2018 BEST STUDENT ANIMATION Perfect Town (Switzerland), Anaïs Voirol BEST STUDENT LIVE ACTION SHORT OVER 15 MINUTES Satán (Switzerland/Mexico), Carlos Tapia González BEST STUDENT LIVE ACTION SHORT 15 MINUTES AND UNDER Kira Burning (USA), Laurel Parmet BEST STUDENT DOCUMENTARY SHORT Palenque (Colombia/USA), Sebastián Pinzón Silva ALEXIS AWARD FOR BEST EMERGING STUDENT FILMMAKER Imfura (Switzerland/Rwanda), Samuel Ishimwe Cross My Heart (USA/Jamaica), Sontenish Myers

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RELEVANT THEME AND TIMELY TALE PSISFF: CROSS MY HEART

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hen the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival’s program “Secrets and Lies” concluded, the audience filed out of the theater, gathered in the lobby, where some lingered to connect with filmmaker Sontenish Myers and perhaps share a secret.

Myers’ fourteen minute film Cross My Heart tells the story of an American teen who visits her family in Jamaica where her cousin confides that their uncle has been violating her space and behaving inappropriately.

Troubled by the information and seeing her family in a different light, the teenager is conflicted when her cousin makes her promise to keep the secret only between them.

As a second year film student at NYU, Myers, who wrote and directed Cross My Heart, admitted that she struggled with the material. She lost sleep and wanted to find another subject for her film. But when Myers shared her idea with a classmate, the classmate reciprocated with her similar secret, and Myers realized it was a story too important not to tell.

With a foot in both the United States and Jamaica, Myers never told her family what her film was about. It was important to Myers that she find the space and a way to explore her story and freely do what she had to do! It

was about survival and being a survivor.

CVW: What inspired Cross My Heart?

SM: I wrote Cross My Heart during the summer of 2016, and shot it in early 2017, when I myself was filled to the brim with secrets, and the secrets too many women and families have buried within. Cross My Heart asks the question: “What do you do when someone you love hurts someone you love?”

When you’re dealing with family dynamics at every turn, determining the right thing to do can be maddening.

CVW: Have you had to keep a terrible secret?

SM: Yes. I think I would do things differently if I could go back. I 100% percent

believe in honoring the boundaries and experience of the person who confides in you. But participating in the silence is incredibly difficult, and you risk normalizing a dangerous thing. It’s a fine line.

CVW: Would you keep the “cousin’s” secret?

SM: Yes. But I would protect her as fiercely as I knew how.

CVW: What should young girls do in that situation?

SM: Tell someone that you believe would advocate for you. TALK TO SOMEONE. You don't have to carry your traumas on your own. And it’s not your responsibility to carry how the secret could affect someone else.

CVW: What should the audience take away from the film?

SM: Traumas and issues that happen

DESERT TOWN HALL SPEAKER SERIES 2019

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esert Town Hall, presented by The H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, today announced the confirmed speakers for the 2019 season. Now in its 27h year, Desert Town Hall is pleased to present Chris Christie on January 22; Dana Perino, February 12; Rob O’Neill, March 7; and Dennis Prager and Adam Carolla, March 24. Each speech takes place at 6 p.m. at Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Chris Christie debuts the 2019 series on Tuesday, January 22. Governor Christie is a former federal prosecutor and ABC News contributor who served as the Governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. He ran for the Republican nomination in 2016 and headed President Trump’s transition team.

Dana Perino follows on Tuesday, February 12. She is a former White House press secretary, political commentator, and New York Times best-selling author, who currently hosts “The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino” on Fox News.

Rob O’Neill appears onstage on Thursday, March 7. He is a former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development group, and best-selling author of “The Operator: Firing the Shots That Killed Osama bin Laden.”

Dennis Prager and Adam Carolla will take the stage on Sunday, March 24, to conclude the 2019 season. Dennis Prager is a nationally syndicated conservative radio talk show host and writer. Adam Carolla is a comedian, radio personality, television host, actor, podcaster,

and director. The title of their program will be “No Safe Spaces.”

“Once again, we’re proud to present an exceptional group of timely, thoughtprovoking and inspirational speakers,” said Chairman of the Speaker Selection Committee Phil Smith.

The nationally recognized Desert Town Hall speaker series has included world leaders and other notables including those who offer a global view (Condoleezza Rice, Leon Panetta, David Petraeus), who offer an insider’s view of politics (Chris Wallace, Karl Rove, Charles Krauthammer), who tell a colorful story (Michael Lewis, Malcolm Gladwell), who offer tales of adventure (Nando Parrado, Platon), who educate in science and technology (Neil deGrasse Tyson), who are world leaders (Benjamin Netanyahu, Tony Blair), and who are true American heroes (Scott Kelly, Mark Kelly, Gabby Giffords).

A complete list of the renowned speakers who have appeared on the Desert Town Hall stage can be found at www.DesertTownHall. org.

Desert Forum, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational corporation, produces Desert Town Hall. A portion of the cost of the tickets is tax­‐deductible. The lecture series is sponsored by a number of local companies, organizations and philanthropic individuals.

Serving as officers for 2018-19, the 27th season of the celebrated series, are: President Keith Goff (Rabobank); Immediate

within your family are SO complicated. It’s packed with relationships, history, memories, cultural taboos, nuances, transgenerational traumas, etc. But in the face of all that, you MUST try. TRY. To act like its normal - to not give the person who has confided in you the support that they need - is a mistake.

In the lobby of the Palm Springs Cultural Center, Myers graciously talked with emotionally impacted audience members until the theater closed. Touched by the intimacy of the subject and quiet beauty of the film, people clung to Myers and wept for their own secrets, the secrets they still carry for others, and the hope for healing.

Myers won the PSISFF “Alexis Award for Best Emerging Student Filmmaker” a $500 prize.

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EVENTS

Chris Christie

Rob O’Neill

Dana Perino

Dennis Prager and Adam Carolla

Past President Andy Clark (111 Wealth Management), Vice President Judy Vossler (Landmark Golf), Vice President Brian Harnik (Roemer & Harnik), Treasurer Bill Powers (retired, Pacific Western Bank), and Secretary Phillip K. Smith, Jr. (Sunrise Company).

Members of the Board of Directors are: Jerry Fogelson (Fogelson Properties), Christoph Roshardt (Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa), and Tom Tabler (Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa).

Staff for the series includes Becky Kurtz, executive director; Maria Cross, director of operations; Gina Irwin, executive assistant, and Lauren Nugen, program assistant. Nearly 40 dedicated volunteers, many of whom have

been with the series since its inception in 1993, help to make the series a success every year.

Sponsors of the series include the presenting sponsor, The H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, along with The City of Indian Wells, The Desert Sun, The Pool Store, Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Roemer & Harnik LLP, Sunrise Company/ Toscana Country Club, West Coast Turf/FosterGardner, Inc., and Valentine-DoughertyClark/111 Wealth Management Group.

For more info about Desert Town Hall and tickets, call (760) 610-2852 or visit www.

DesertTownHall.org. Follow Desert Town Hall on Facebook and Twitter.

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JOSH HEINZ: SINGER/SONGWRITER IN BLASTING ECHO & 5TH TOWN AND PROMOTER/PRODUCER OF ANNUAL CONCERT FOR AUTISM

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osh Heinz is one of the best musicians in the CV. He is a prolific songwriter, soulful vocalist and passionate performer. Heinz moved here from Memphis back in the early 2000’s and started the band Dufreign. He currently is the frontman, vocalist and songwriter for the band Blasting Echo and plays guitar in 5th Town, both bands also include his lovely wife Linda Lemke-Heinz.

Heinz and his bands have been nominated for a slew of CV Music Awards over the last several years and won Best Rock Band in 2016. Heinz and his wife have also produced the successful Annual Concert for Autism benefit for the last 10 years and won the award at this year’s CV Music Awards for Best Live Music Event.

They are gearing up for this year’s benefit which will take place on Nov. 2 & 3 at The Tack Room Tavern in Indio. Both Josh and Linda have children on the Autism spectrum from previous marriages as does bandmate Mondo Flores. So this benefit is very personal to all of them and they work tirelessly to make it a bigger success every year.

Heinz took time out from his busy schedule to answer a few questions for us.

CVW: You perform in 2 bands: Blasting Echo and 5th Town. Tell us how each of those is different from the other and what it means to you to work with these musicians.

Josh Heinz: “Blasting Echo is kind of like my baby. I’m writing all the lyrics, so the songs have special meanings to me, and that’s why I get so intense when we play. It’s very therapeutic. It’s my release.

It sounds cliché, but it is something I need and have to do for my mind, body and soul.

For me, 5th Town is very relaxed and fun.

I don’t have to sing and be out front. I can just play. It’s also a good challenge because I’m playing with such great players. Playing in this band has made, and continues to

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make me, improve as a musician.

We are very lucky to be playing with people that you not only get along with musically, but have genuine love and friendship with. Certainly Linda, Mondo and I have had that in Blasting Echo for almost 10 years now. Fortunately, when Joe joined the band, he fit in to that mindset.

We all have a belief in the songs and in the moments when the songs are being played.

We support each other in those moments to try and deliver the songs honestly and intently. We aren’t perfect, but we strive to be because of that belief. With 5th Town it is the same. You are playing with people you genuinely love and enjoy being around.

It makes for a fun, caring environment without egos. You are just together to make the songs the best they can be.”

CVW: You’re originally from Memphis.

How is the music scene her different from there?

Heinz: “Hard to say what it’s like now for sure. I can only speak to the time I was seriously playing out in the band I was in, Wyndom Earle. This was mostly in a 6 year period from ‘96 to ’01. Certainly in a big city like that there were a lot more bars, clubs, venues, etc. But there were also a lot more bands, so it gets a little bit more competitive.

We were a band that primarily lived in the suburbs of Memphis. We didn’t hang out with our peers and other bands as much as we should have. It was only in the last couple of years where we started to. Even myself, there were bands I really loved, but I didn’t go see them every time they played.

There were pockets in Memphis where a lot of musicians lived – midtown, some parts of downtown, the Cooper-Young district.

We didn’t run in those circles much. Had we, I think it would have benefitted us. I think people might have heard of the band Wyndom Earle, but they didn’t know us personally.

The desert is completely different.

Here you don’t have many places to go see original live music. Right now original rock bands - and anything heavier - have only The Hood – and that is very, very sad.

The desert though has such a positive, family vibe. The majority of bands out here support each other. We want to see good things happen to each other. We support each other. And because we are so small we see each other more often. We attend the same events. Kids go to the same schools.

It is just a tighter, close knit group. I really enjoy that.”

CVW: Tell us about some of your recent shows that are standouts for you?

Heinz: “My birthday show at the end of

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May was great because both bands played, so I got to enjoy playing in both situations.”

CVW: What is your songwriting process like?

Heinz: “It varies. I never know when it will happen. Sometimes I’ll hear a melody and then I’ll transfer that to guitar and go from there. I would say most of the time I’ll be playing guitar and just by noodling around, or making a mistake, I’ll come up with something that I like and then write lyrics to it. Occasionally I’ll have the one that writes itself in 30 minutes, but that is rare. Most of the songs in Blasting Echo we collaborate on. I may come up with a verse or a chorus, and then the band works together to finish it off. I never sit down and say ‘Today I’m going to write a song.’

Instead I say, ‘I’m going to play my guitar’ and just see where it takes me.”

CVW: Which song are you most proud to say you wrote?

Heinz: “Hmm… Can’t really narrow it down to one. Here are a few. “It’s Not My Time,” “Lessons,” “Closure,” “Fighting Back the Tears,” “Begin Again,” “Sunburn in the Shade,” “The Light.” These are songs that mean a ton to me or I’ve been approached by people who say they mean a lot to them.”

CVW: Which song do you most enjoy performing?

Heinz: “Right now Blasting Echo has a couple of new ones that we are really enjoying - “It Breaks” and “Not Righteous Yet.” They are both heavy. One slow with a pounding groove; the other driving and tough.”

CVW: What are your favorite venues to play?

Heinz: “I enjoy playing the Tack Room a lot. I like playing in the open air environment. The Date Shed is great. We haven’t played there though in a while. I enjoy playing The Hood. Again, it is the only venue here that original rock bands have to play on a consistent basis. We need another one. I miss Schmidy’s.”

CVW: What has been the most important moment of your career so far?

Heinz: “Meeting Jeff Fortson and then him and Rob Peterson taking me to Mondo’s studio to jam. We were looking for a drummer to start Blasting Echo. Rob was living in L.A. and he was just going to do us a favor and play with us for the 2nd benefit.

Jeff had known Mondo from back in the old Lung Cookie and Pucks days. I knew him in passing from Dufreign doing shows with B Movie Superstars, but I had never hung out with him. He was cool with letting us jam at his place. A week later we needed to try out another drummer and Mondo said we could use his studio again. After that jam the potential drummer left. We knew it wasn’t the right fit. Jeff, Mondo and I sat outside his place talking when Mondo says, ‘Hey guys, I don’t know if you know this,

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com but I don’t just play bass. I’ve always fooled around on the drums. I kind of like what you guys are writing. Oh, and both my boys are on the Autism spectrum.’ Jeff and I just stared at each other and grinned.”

CVW: How do you define success in the music business?

Heinz: “I would define success in the music business as being able to make a living recording and playing your own original music.”

CVW: Who are your influences?

Heinz: “Pearl Jam, U2, Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, NIN, Weezer, Springsteen, Petty, Cash, Midnight Oil, The Who, The Beatles, The Doors, Heart, Neil Young, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden.”

CVW: What music/bands are you listening to right now?

Heinz: “Right now I’m listening a lot to the recordings done by the guys at The Shop of last year’s benefit. They recorded one song from each band. So I’m listening to the first mixes. I’m enjoying hearing everyone.”

CVW: Who would you most like to open

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Heinz: “Obviously Pearl Jam. But I don’t see that happening anytime. One can dream.”

CVW: Who do you most respect in the music business?

Heinz: “I don’t know many people that are officially in the ‘business’. From our local scene I respect a lot of people, but the ones I respect the most are Zach and Erica Huskey of Dali’s Llama. They have been making records their own way, DIY, for over 20 years. They just keep doing it and I think that is awesome.”

CVW: What do you think are the biggest challenges musicians are facing today with the digital platforms?

Heinz: “The death of a full album bums me out and the death of people wanting to own a physical copy of a record bums me out. Most consumers these days just want to rip an MP3 and leave it at that. So you can’t really make money off of physical sales.”

CVW: How do you feel the CV Music scene has changed over the last 10 years?

A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘WOMEN BEHIND BARS’

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he 1950’s was fraught with melodramatic women in prison films. From “Caged,” to “So Young, So Bad,” the film noir incarcerated bad girl, was the plot for many Hollywood films during the decade that gave birth to Rock and Roll and the Cold War. In 1975, Playwright Tom Eyen wrote his campy ode to these black and white low budget b-movies, with his cult classic, “Women Behind Bars,” a play that is about as far removed from his Tony Award winning show, “Dream Girls,” as you would imagine given the dichotomy of these two titles.

Women Behind Bars, is a black comedy set in a Women’s House of Detention in Greenwich Village. It’s an obvious satirical take on the God-Mother of women in prison films, “Caged.” It’s the 1950’s, and a young, innocent, Mary Eleanor, Phylicia Mason, is thrown in prison to serve out an 8 year sentence after being framed by her husband for a robbery she didn’t commit and eventually becoming a hardened criminal herself. Not usually the stuff that comedies are made of. But this cast of characters are so delightfully stereotypical and over the top, that it’s near impossible not to laugh out loud at the absurdity and humor of their predicament.

Mary Eleanor, is taken under the wing of chain smoking, hair pilled high, tough girl, Gloria, portrayed by the ever brilliant, Yo Younger. Younger has the skills to morph into any character she portrays and kick-ass Gloria is no exception. She’s got a lifetime ahead of her in prison and nothing to loose.

Francesca Amari is Ada, the hysterical pyromaniac, with butterfly wings on her back and the ever-ready bic lighter. She is a woman who should be in a psych ward, but instead is in prison for attempting suicide…

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Heinz: “It’s changed a lot. For a while, back then, and maybe before, you had The Red Barn and Village Lounge just down the corner. And they both had original music.

You could go out on a weekend and enjoy bands at both bars. There isn’t anything like that here now. Certainly the variety of music has grown. And that’s good.”

CVW: Who would you pick for your 3 headliners for next year’s Coachella?

Heinz: “I don’t necessarily have an opinion on that, but what I would love to see would be a small tent that would feature all local acts. I think that would be a great thing to do seeing as Goldenvoice profits from holding their festival here and we have so many great bands.”

CVW: We’ll do another interview on just the benefit, but how are things coming along with this year’s Annual Concert for Autism?

Heinz: “Going well. This is the earliest I have ever started working on it. We’ve already been contacted by people that want to donate for silent auction/raffle items, as well as some new media outlets that want

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to help us spread the word. We are actually having our first team meeting about sound/ lights/logistics, etc. tonight. If anyone would like more info on the event they can go to www.concertforautism.com.”

CVW: What did it mean for you to win the CV Music Award for Best Live Music Event this year?

Heinz: “Very thankful. It was awesome that the valley recognized us for that. We try to put on a quality show with a diverse group of talented musicians and bands to make it interesting to a wide variety of people. I guess that means that people enjoy the show. Hopefully they will tell friends before the next one and they’ll bring out more people, which translates into more money being raised for the kids.

The award really belongs to the people that work hard behind the scenes for free, all simply because they believe in the cause.”

11th Annual Concert for Autism November 2 & 3 at The Tack Room Tavern in Indio, CA For more info go to www. concertforautism.com.

BREAKING THE4TH WALL

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and trying to take both of her parents with her. I’m an Amari fan, she is just so much fun and kept me laughing anytime she flicked her bic and flew into action. Adina Lawson as Granny, the matriarch of the bunch, is another desert treasure that can more than hold up her end of any show she’s a part of. Her dual role was both surprising and delightful.

Deb Harmon, a gifted actor and director, reprised her role as Blanch, the Southern Belle inspired by Tennessee William’s, Blanch Dubois. Harmon originally performed this role in the Los Angeles production of Women Behind Bars and it was a real treat to see her on stage for this production. Melanie Blue as Guadalupe, Kimberly Cole as JoJo and Kam Sisco as Cheri, rounded out this very funny and extremely talented ensemble of inmates.

Each unique and shining in their role.

Loren Freeman, as the Joan Crawford inspired Prison Matron, was wonderful. I

could almost hear her screaming, “No wire hangers, ever.” And her sidekick, Louise (Ruth Braun) provided a perfectly wicked balance for this duo. Miguel Arballo was smooth as silk slipping between his many roles as the only ‘real man’ in the show.

Toni Molano’s wigs deserve huge accolades for perfect character depiction.

Before even a line of dialogue was uttered, the hair was telling you who each of these women were. And Jennifer Stowe’s costumes were perfect in their representation of monolithic prison garb that was uniquely fitted each role.

Jim Strait and Robbie Wayne successfully joined forces on the direction of this final show of the season as Strait, and Cofounder Paul Taylor head into retirement and hand the reigns of the Desert Rose Playhouse over to Wayne.

There is brief (complete) male frontal nudity in this show, simulated sexual assault and racist rhetoric that is a bit

unnerving for a contemporary audience, but appropriate for the time and setting.

This show is not recommended for all ages or sensibilities, but the laughter begins upon first setting foot in the theatre and seeing the hysterically funny mug shots of the cast up on the wall. It’s easy to see that everyone is having a blast on the stage and if you’re looking for some campy, easy going fun, then “Women Behind Bars,” is the show to see.

“Women Behind Bars,” is running through July 29, 2018 at The Desert Rose Playhouse located at 69-620 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

For Reservations: (760) 202-3000 www.desertroseplayhouse.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 palmspringstheatre.com

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rank Michel, James Hollis Eaton and Shawn Fisher are three of the Coachella Valley’s best musicians and now its newest entrepreneurs. They have been friends and band mates for years and can now call themselves business partners. The threesome, also members of the band HOVER, has launched a rehearsal studio dubbed, The Sound Hub. The establishment is tucked away nicely on 67654 Ramon Road in Cathedral City, California and is now open to the public. Michel explains, “The three of us playing music together seriously for five years now has taught us to work and depend on one another. Opening this studio has only strengthened our work ethic and cohesiveness.

We’ve learned that we can get through stressful situations together professionally to achieve big things.” The friends are hoping to fill a much needed void in the desert, REHEARSAL SPACE! The story of how they became small business owners is storybook. Michel recounts the saga, “Being a band ourselves, we needed a place to practice. We found this location, but under another owner who was running it under the name All Desert Music. We actually were paying for the rehearsal space ourselves until one day the owner tells us he is selling all his equipment

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and closing down. We didn’t want to lose our new practice spot so that same evening we talked about buying the equipment and taking over the lease. The following day we told him we would assume the lease and purchase most of his equipment. We all happened to have a little money saved up so it seemed like a sign to do it.” The writing on the wall was apparent and Michel and friends knew that owning a small business would not be easy.

Despite the uncertainty, these gentlemen understand and were up to the challenge.

According to loan broker Fundera, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year. Fisher explains, “We have learned it takes a lot of hard work to setup your own business and make sure it’s running smoothly. It feels like we’re working three jobs sometimes and you get much less sleep, but because there are three of us, we’ve learned to balance duties among ourselves. We don’t think this would have been possible if only one of us was doing it or possibly even two of us. It has taken all of us. The hard work has paid off for us so far.” They have conceptualized a list of services that are a necessity for many musicians.

The types of services they currently offer are

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extensive. Hollis shared, “We offer a rehearsal space for musicians equipped with a full backline so they don’t have to bring anything. It’s great for bands, but it’s not just for bands.

Anyone who needs a place to practice can take advantage of our space, even if you are a solo artist who needs to plug in backing tracks into our mixer to perform with. We don’t cater to just one genre, all are welcome. Also, we offer recording services from a simple room recording of your practice to take home with you to full production with up to 16 mic tracking. We also have the capacity and expertise for mixing and mastering your music as well. In addition, we’ve begun to offer music lessons for beginners, including guitar, bass, piano and drums.” The Sound Hub has developed into more than a rehearsal studio.

As many small business owners understand, diversity is a must in owning a business. The Sound Hub will soon be offering a variety of services. “We are interested in expanding when it becomes possible. We are getting busy and offering multiple rooms would be great to cater to more artists.” Michel shared. The insight they share into the music business is wide-ranging.

Michel, Hollis and Fisher share a vision for

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The Sound Hub. Hollis predicts, “In one year we would love to expand to multiple rooms. In five years we want to have multiple locations throughout the valley and possibly beyond.”

This visualization of their endeavor only reinforces their ambition.

All musicians require a space to hone their art and develop their skills. The Sound Hub facilitates that space with professionalism and attention to detail. “To potential customers, we say don’t hesitate to call us or email us and ask questions no matter what situation you are in. We try to be very accommodating and are always striving to make our customers and potential customers feel comfortable. Anyone is welcome to schedule a time with us to just come in and look around to get a feel for the place.” The trio understands the concept and application of customer service. Fisher shared, “So far, all our customers have been great, respectful and very supportive of what we have built here. We’ve heard quite a few times how grateful they are to now have a place to rehearse and record. We really feel like we’ve provided something that was very much in need for musicians out here.”

If you’re looking for a reasonably priced rehearsal space or studio time, you should consider contacting the heart of music in the Coachella Valley, The Sound Hub. The Sound Hub Rehearsal Studio 67654 Ramon Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 699-7012 soundhub760@gmail.com

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IN AUGUST WITH IMPRESSIVE HOUSE HEADLINERS

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oldenvoice’s pool-hopping music festival will be making big waves in August with another well-rounded lineup dripping with fresh talent.

Splash House will return to the resort pools of the Renaissance, Riviera, and the Saguaro on August 10-12, tapping house DJs including Gorgon City, Gryffin, Louis The Child, and more.

The after-hours party lands Friday and Saturday night at the Palm Springs Air Museum, where you can catch The Black Madonna, FISHER, and Mija lighting up the stage.

Shuttles will loop between each pool making sure you can dance around to Gorgon City’s “Ready for Your Love” and won’t have to miss Gryffin spin an incredible set.

Over the past five years, Splash House has earned its name as the quintessential poolside music festival in the desert, attracting talented names like Flume, Anna Lunoe, and Norwegian tropical house guru Kygo. Music lovers from Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and beyond have flocked to the Coachella Valley for a

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weekend of splashing under the sun and lounging in misty cabanas.

This year, Splash House has paired up with Australian clothing company Barney Cools, launching a retro-inspired merch line including graphic tees, sunbrellas, party visors, and more only available onsite.

The Goldenvoice protégé has gained immense notoriety since debuting in 2013 and has consistently sold out in recent years, so be sure to get your tickets this week.

Guests must be 21+. General Admission tickets start at $135; After Hours tickets start at $40.

Passes are currently available for sale at www.splashhouse.com.

Are you ready to grab your flamingo floaty and dance with your favorite DJs? Splash House will be back soon to cap off your summer - don’t miss it!

AUGUST LINEUP: Black Caviar Eli Brown Camelphat Fakear Curt Reynolds FISHER** Cut Snake Goddollars & Paradise** Dateless Gorgon City Droeloe Griffin Stoller

Gryffin (DJ Set) Hannah Wants J. Worra Kyle Watson Latmun b2b Detlef Louis The Child

Max Chapman Melvv Mija** MK Noizu** Pham

Rambo The Black Madonna Walker & Royce Will Clarke Yahtzel (**After Hours at the Air Museum)

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ast week I recommended a few different styles of beer that work perfectly with a summer barbecue, chief among them Pilsners, Vienna lagers, and IPA’s. Well, there exists a style of beer that’s so underappreciated, so undervalued, and so overlooked, that even I forgot about how well it pairs with food: the unloved, hard luck American Brown Ale. Around the time our world was experiencing the tragedies of the Chernobyl disaster and the Challenger explosion (1986), I was losing sleep about a crisis of my own. Optimus Prime got killed off in Transformers: The Movie, and there was no way that Rodimus Prime had the kind of charisma needed to command the Autobots! Well over in San Antonio, TX, homebrewer Pete Slosberg opened a brewery, and his flagship recipe was called Pete’s Wicked Ale. Meant to be his interpretation of Samuel Smith’s Nut Brown Ale, Pete instead created a bolder and brassier version of the style, and with it, pioneered the creation of the American Brown Ale. What makes amber ales and lagers pair so well with bbq and grilled meats is even bigger and more evident in brown ales.

Not only do you get the same toasty malt flavors found in an amber, but caramel and chocolate notes also come into play, as well as enough hop bitterness to keep the beer from tasting cloying and sweet. A favorite amongst budding home brewers for its

forgiving nature and user-friendly formula (the big, broad flavors of a brown Ale mask many brewing flaws), its lack of complexity unfortunately allows many craft beer snobs to turn their nose up to its simplicity.

Brown Ale’s really don’t get enough love.

The perfect beer to have when a Pilsner or amber isn’t enough, but a porter or stout is too much, it finds itself as a jack of all tastes, master of none.

Big Sky Brewing Company opened its doors in 1995, and one of its most popular

offerings is Moose Drool, their brown Ale. I first became aware of this beer when I was a homebrewer, ordering ingredients online from a brew supply company called Northern Brewer. Northern Brewer sells a recipe kit called “Caribou Slobber”, a thinly veiled Moose Drool clone. It was the second beer I’d ever brewed in my kitchen, and the first brown ale that I immensely enjoyed.

Since those days, Big Sky Brewing Co struck a distribution deal that sees Moose Drool being sold at Palm Desert’s Total Wine, and I finally got to sit down for a proper review.

MOOSE DROOL BROWN ALE - 5.1% ABV, 26 IBU, Big Sky Brewing Co. APPEARANCE - In case you thought the name, Moose Drool was some kind of slick analogy or maybe a metaphor for something else, there’s a big freaking moose on the label, and it’s drinking from a stream, and there’s water drooling out the sides of its mouth. The beer pours a reddish brown with amber highlights, capped by a small head of tan foam that quickly dissipates.

4/5 NOSE - Lightly sweet baking chocolate; cocoa and cooked sugar, with some licorice on the back end. Pleasantly appealing, and begs for a first sip. 4.25/5 TASTE - Pale malt dominates, dry and grainy, with enough bitterness and woody, herbal hop flavor to keep the beer from seeming sweet. Toasted, dark flavors are prevalent, but the chocolate and caramel flavors to be found in a brown ale are

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here’s a new radio station in the Coachella Valley – PAWS Radio – the first radio station produced by staff and students at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus.

Students at the Palm Desert Campus lead the programming each weekday from

8 a.m.-2 p.m., playing alternative rock and popular hits. The station then offers a pure jazz format beginning at 2 p.m. and running all afternoon, all night and all weekend long - the only station in the Coachella Valley to do so. Local artists will be featured as well, and the station will broadcast live from many campus and local music events. A broadcast news team is being formed to focus on daily newscasts and interviews, starting in September.

Programming at all hours is saturated with news and information about cultural, intellectual and academic offerings at the Palm Desert Campus, in the city of Palm Desert and the entire Coachella Valley region.

PAWS Radio was the idea of Dean Sharon Brown-Welty and a group of eager students wanting to learn more about media. The dean agreed, and under station engineer, Cary Tyler, early installation of studios began

in September 2017.

In January, broadcast veteran and media consultant, Lacey Kendall, was brought on board to help with programming and student involvement. The station began streaming to the campus in late May, providing great music, local and world news, weather and important information.

The station recently received attention from outside the desert. “Earlier this month, we established a partnership with NPR affiliate, KVCR Radio, in the Inland Empire,” Kendall said. “As part of that partnership, their news team will be working with our students in the fall, and our students will be producing news elements, reporting on important issues occurring in the Coachella Valley and on the Palm Desert Campus, for the NPR affiliate.”

According to Brown-Welty, “This new facility will allow our students from all disciplines to have the opportunity to

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restrained and almost muted in Moose Drool. Extremely drinkable, and while noncraft lovers may find it very accessible, those expecting big flavors may be left craving more. 3.5/5 MOUTHFEEL - Disappointingly thin and light. Doesn’t have the silky mouthfeel or full-bodied, palate coating texture of Ellie’s Brown Ale (Avery Brewing Co) or even the nutty sweetness of Downtown Brown (Lost Coast Brewery). Kind of in the realm of BudLight, as far as mouthfeel goes. 3/5 OVERALL - A great craft beer to introduce casual beers drinkers to brown ale. This beer will leave you wanting more. But, if you are a Newcastle drinker looking to try brown ales that aren’t mass marketed, there’s no better place to start than Moose Drool.

OVERALL SCORE 3.7/5

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participate in a hands-on experience in broadcasting, streaming technology, public affairs program production, digital audio production, broadcast journalism, strategic social media production, public relations, media programming, digital marketing and media promotion, while presenting the greatest radio programming in the Coachella Valley. That’s why PAWS Radio really is, ‘The coolest spot in the desert!’”

Listen to PAWS Radio by visiting pdc. csusb.edu and click on the “Listen Live” icon on the homepage.

For more information about PAWS Radio, visit pdc.csusb.edu/paws-radio or contact Lacey Kendall at Lacey@csusb.edu or (909) 537-5781.

Located in beautiful Palm Desert, the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, a doctorate in educational leadership, and teacher credentials and certificates. With more than 1,400 students, it is the Coachella Valley’s four-year public university and plays a vital role in educating and training the region’s growing population.

For more information about the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, contact Mike Singer in the campus’ Office of Public Affairs at msinger@csusb.edu or (760) 341-2883, ext.

78107, or visit the campus website at pdc. csusb.edu.

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“SHOULDER TO CRY ON” (JIMMERMUSIC.COM)

friend (frend) n. 1. A person whom one knows well and is fond of. 2. An ally, supporter and sympathizer. hese days the word “friend” has acquired multiple meanings, sometimes it’s even morphs from a noun to a verb. The term “friending” or “unfriending” entered the lexicon a few years ago and along with the abbreviation LOL, it doesn’t seem to be going away.

True friendship is rare. Youthful friendships are easy, alliances can be made over the simplest of preference, (Hot Wheels over Matchbox, Broncos over Colts, Beatles over Stones). Cultivating friendships later in life can be tougher. Added emotional baggage, unwavering opinions and politics can make it difficult to find common ground.

So when you do connect with someone and let them in, it feels all the sweeter. That’s the type of friendship it feels like Jimmer and Syd have.

Artistically, Jimmer Podrasky’s been on a winning streak the last few years. Best known as the front man for the Rave-Ups, Jimmer grew up in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania.

The band went through several incarnations before coalescing in Los Angeles. A fourpiece, their sound encompassed Country, Blues and Folk, while harnessing the DIY energy of Punk Rock. Pre-saging the alt. country or Americana movement (musical monikers Jimmer would probably roll his eyes at), they made their bones playing the fertile L.A. club scene.

Local sensations, their debut, Town+Country, was released in 1985 on the tiny Fun Stuff label. The song “Positively Lost Me” went into heavy rotation on KROQ, the city’s premiere New Wave radio station. A year later The Rave-Up’s were featured in a pivotal scene in (Teen Whisperer) John Hughes’ dayglo class drama, “Pretty In Pink.”

The film’s star, Molly Ringwald was a big fan and Jimmer had even begun dating Molly’s sister, Beth. Ironically, the two songs they performed in the movie didn’t appear on the soundtrack, released through A&M. Doubly ironic was the fact that a couple of band

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members still worked day jobs in the mail room at A&M But the Rave-Up’s persevered, signing with the behemoth label, Epic, home to Michael Jackson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Despite the fact that they released two excellent records, Book Of Your Regrets in 1987 and Chance (named for Jimmer and Beth’s son), in 1990, the Rave-Up’s rootsy sound positively got lost in the shuffle.

The Rave-Up’s quietly called it quits and Jimmer continued with a couple of other projects that never came to fruition. A mostly single dad, he took a sabbatical from music and concentrated on raising his son.

Fast forward more than 20 years later and his return was bolstered by two advocates, Robbie Rist (best known as Cousin Oliver from the “Brady Bunch” and a fine musician in his own right), and Jimmer’s hometown pal Ed Sikov, (a Film scholar and author).

2014 saw the release of his first solo effort, The Would-Be Plans, a concise set of songs that were funny, heartfelt and heartbreaking. Rapturous reviews hailed the album as a welcome return of a protean talent. That momentum continued in 2016 when Omnivore Records re-issued an expanded edition of Town+Country. To celebrate, The Rave-Ups played a few select live dates around Los Angeles. Soon after Jimmer returned to the studio and finished his sophomore solo album, God Like The Sun which arrived in early 2017. Doubling down on the winning formula of his first album, God... was another sharp collection of smart, sad, sunny and funny stories, all wrapped in indelible melodies.

Syd Straw is something of a rarity in the music business, a sui generis talent who definitely marches to the beat of her own drummer. A Hollywood kid, her dad was actor Jack Straw, best known for his role in the Doris Day movie “The Pajama Game.”

Once she came of age, Syd moved to New York, hoping for a career making music.

She first made a name for herself at Catch A Rising Star. The infamous venue opened in 1972 and launched the careers of everyone

from Billy Crystal and Joy Behar to Eddie Murphy and Louis C.K. Pretty soon Syd was singing back-up for Pat Benatar, who had also gotten her start at the club. This led to a stint with The Golden Palominos. The No Wave/New Wave super group first emerged in the early ‘80s and included downtown musicians like Anton Fier, Bill Laswell and Nicky Skopelitis. Superstar musicians who lent their talents to the band included Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), Jack Bruce (Cream), John Lydon (Sex Pistols and PiL) and Richard Thompson. Lesser known lights (at the time), who also contributed were Matthew Sweet, Don Dixon, Peter Holsapple of the db’s and T-Bone Burnett. Syd appeared on their second and third albums and her vocals stood out from the pack. Once she struck out on her own, she started concentrating on writing her own songs.

Pretty quickly she was signed to Virgin Records and began recording her solo debut in New York and Texas, as well as her old Hollywood stomping grounds. A plethora of pals helped out including Michael Stipe, Willie Aaron (Balancing Act), Dave Alvin, Marshall Crenshaw, Ry Cooder, John Doe, Peter Holsapple and Chris Stamey of the db’s, Greg Leisz, Benmont Tench (Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers), Richard Thompson, Van Dyke Parks and Don Was. Entitled “Surprise,” it was released in 1989, it didn’t exactly set the charts on fire, but the music industry took notice. Along with Squeeze and the Cars’ Elliott Easton, Syd appeared on the inaugural episode of MTV’s “Unplugged” program, around the same time she “Syd-ified” a version of Doris Day’s signature song, “Que Sera Sera,” which played over the credits of the mordant Wynonna Ryder Black Comedy, “Heathers.”

In the ‘90s she began a discriminating acting career, appearing as Laurel, in the first “Tales Of The City” miniseries and more lastingly as Miss Fingerwood, the Algebra teacher in the Nickelodeon series, “The Adventures Of Pete & Pete.” By 1995 she had returned to the recording studio, in Springfield, Missouri of all places. Enlisting the help of a Springfield band called the Skeletons. The ensuing album, War And Peace was more stripped-down and assured than her first effort. It featured instant classics like “Love And The Lack Of It,” “Time Has Done This” and “CBGB’s.”

The world would have to wait another 12 years for new Syd Straw music, her selfproduced “Pink Velour” album arrived in 2008 via her own Earnester label. In the meantime, she could be found adding her dulcet tones to recordings by Dave Alvin, Rickie Lee Jones, Leo Kottke, Wilco, Los Lobos and Cindy Lee Berryhill. For the last 20 years she made Vermont her home but she spends each Spring in Los Angeles, with her faithful manager and canine companion, Carole Burnette in tow.

Sitting in with friends, playing gigs, adding her rich harmonies upon request, and participating in the annual Wild Honey benefit show, keeps Syd and Carole pretty busy each year. A couple of years ago, Jimmer asked her to duet on his song “You Can Count On Me.” The pair had originally met way back in the ‘80s, but had never collaborated musically. The tune was a highlight of the God… record, and it got them thinking… once they cleared the idea with Carole (and the Foxyco. Management team), Jimmer combed through his surplus of original songs and the result is the six song EP, Shoulder To Cry On. The record opens with “The Girl Next Door.” Hazy harmonica runs lattice over jangly acoustic guitar and sawing violin.

Jimmer and Syd’s vocals perfectly intertwine on this politically-charged lament. Lyrics emphasize the skewed values that evolved following 9/11 and the run-up to the most recent war in Iraq; “We argue more about a tit exposed than a war where little’s told, we don’t worry about dying but we’re afraid of looking old/A generation didn’t care and something sure got lost, and they made a generation that won’t be better off.” Later in the song they offer this vivid (ne’ apocryphal) scenario; “Moses and Mohammad picked up Jesus in a cab, and they all went to a party at the house of Abraham/And the Devil crashed the party and he looked them in the eye and said ‘we all own a piece of this great big pie.’” Yep, even Beelzebub knows we’re all complicit in the current culture war.

Conventional wisdom has it that there are five stages of grief: Anger, Denial, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. Jimmer and Syd skip the first two and tackle the last three on a trio of tracks that burrow deep into the dissolution of a relationship.

“So Long Blue” offers a crash-course in the art of emotional bookkeeping. Rumbling bass lines connect with smoky harmonica, rippling banjo, chiming acoustic riffs, baritone electric guitar, Gypsy Violin and a stutter-step rhythm.

Dashed expectations and broken promises crater an on again/off again entanglement.

A combo-platter of emotions are etched in a few succinct lines; “Every time you looked back at me with that kind of disappointed glee, it set me free.”

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or those of you who don’t know Rebecca and Mario Pikus, they are Mavericks and pioneers. They are a special breed of individuals who change and shape the world around them through art, love, laughter and joy. But as is the pendulum of life, it has its share of tragedy and heartache.

On June 11, 2018, Rebecca had a hemorrhagic stroke that completely paralyzed her right side. Being the strong

willed and fierce woman that Rebecca is, she will battle back and overcome through hard work and help from her family and friends.

This endeavor will require major and extensive long-term rehabilitation. Any and all contributions and prayers will be greatly appreciated – please share.

Thank you and God bless!

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PET PLACE

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JULY 4TH SAFETY FOR FIDO AND FLUFFY!

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e humans will cheerfully celebrate our nation’s Independence Day next week with fun, food, and fireworks. While we barbeque in the backyard with friends, it might be tempting to include our fourlegged family members. However, the 4th of July is the worst day of the year for our canine friends. The loud noise from fireworks is extremely painful to dogs’ ears.

The bangs, explosions, bright lights, and sirens create fear and confusion for our pups and for most cats.

On July 5th every year, some of our highways look like war zones with dead and injured animals who escaped from homes in their fright. Many end up as strays in our public shelters. Dogs, in their frenzy from fireworks, will jump tall fences that ordinarily contain them. Some public shelters euthanize more animals this week to create room for the anticipated holiday influx.

Almost 8 million dogs and cats go missing every year in this country. Sadly, many will die on our streets and in our public shelters.

Shelter workers brace for a large influx of animals following every Independence Day.

MEET RAFIKI Handsome and playful, 1-yr-old boy Rafiki waits to meet you at Petco on Hwy 111 in Palm Desert. Rescued by www.ForeverMeow.org, call (760) 335-6767.

MEET MISTY Happy Misty, 75 lbs of doggie love, is still waiting for a phone call. You will fall in love with this sweetheart when you visit her at the Barkingham Pet Hotel. This Great Dane/Lab girl was rescued by www.californiapawsrescue.com, call (760) 656-3833.

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WALK YOUR DOGS BEFORE THE FIREWORKS BEGIN, AND KEEP ALL PETS SECURELY INSIDE THE HOUSE UNTIL THE NIGHT AND FIREWORKS ARE COMPLETELY OVER. Because the holiday falls midweek this year, there may be revelers setting off fireworks all week, so continue to exercise care.

When your pets are safely inside, play soft music, turn on the television, or put in a fan to create white noise that sooths them from the extreme sounds. Keep windows and curtains closed to further reduce noise

BY JANET McAFEE and keep out the bright firework flashes. Be careful when the front door opens because your dog is already under stress and more likely to dart out. You may want to purchase rescue remedy or calming supplements from a pet specialty shop.

YOUR PET SHOULD WEAR AN ID TAG ON HIS COLLAR AT ALL TIMES WITH YOUR CELL PHONE ENGRAVED. These inexpensive tags can be purchased at Petco and PetSmart.

Your pet should be microchipped and contact information kept current. Make sure you have a current photo of all pets. These are the most important things you can do to ensure the safe return of a missing pet.

If your pup is outside as you prepare

for the festivities, keep these curious creatures away from charcoal, fireworks, sparklers, and glow sticks. Foods such as onions, chocolate, avocado, grapes, raisins, and yeast dough can be toxic. Never leave unattended alcoholic drinks near your pets as they have the potential to poison them.

Similar precautions need to be taken by cat owners. Some cats are oblivious to fireworks, while others become very agitated. Keep all windows and blinds shut.

Offer needed reassurance. Allow them to hide under the bed or burrow under a blanket until they feel it’s safe to come out.

Looking for a missing pet? The Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place, in Thousand Palms houses stray animals from all Coachella Valley cities other than Palm Springs. You can contact then at (760) 343-3644 or online at www.rcdas.org.

The Palm Springs shelter is located at 4575 Mesquite in Palm Springs, (760) 416-5719 and www.psanimalshelter.org. Both shelters have wonderful rescue animals seeking homes throughout the year.

I wish you and your 4-legged family members a safe and happy 4th of July!

Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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WHAT’S THE BUZZ?–TELL ME WHAT’S A-HAPPENIN’

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s this column is wont to do at the start of our summer season in the sun, we clear off the CV Weekly wine-bar for a bit and re-stock with a bucket of ice, a clean counter, some really hip posters, and, either a few packs of craft suds, or, cocktail accoutrement. Well, finally–we’re going to be buzzing about Buzzbox Premium Cocktails.

I don’t know how many times I’ve been treated to their refreshing cocktail-in-a-box beverages at oh so many food & wine events throughout our valley in the last few years; and, I’ve gone on to express to the guys and dolls hosting at their Buzzbox booth that I need to write about their products. No need to hold one’s breath on this one any longer–time to exhale!

I know–promises, promises. But I’ve got some fun stories with this Palm Desert business: Back around 6 years or so ago, when I was the wine steward for our beloved, but now departed, Pavilions Market in Rancho Mirage, a very nice gentlemen by the name of Bob Linehard came into the store with a big grin and a beverage product that blew my little mind: Individual premium cocktails in eco-friendly fruit juice boxes, easy to open, with an accompanying straw, and quick to chill!

I looked right into the store surveillance

camera and said PARTY!!

I immediately began making space for these Buzzboxes because I could see the future. Forget about getting the okay from corporate, I knew the company’s beverage buyers would be on these babies in seconds, in fact, I knew I’d be getting a promotion for bringing them on-board.

CUT TO THE PRESENT: Shake it Baby!

“Perfection in every box! Real Juice, real ingredients, all natural handcrafted quality.” That’s the buzz–and that’s what’s happening. No question–it’s one of the best tasting pre-mixed ready-to-drink cocktails (in a box no less!) around.

Recently, at the Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week kick-off party held at the posh party room at the Spa Casino, the Buzzbox booth was in attendance, alive and kicking with their signature series of their greatest hits boxes which includes the Perfect Margarita, Extreme Coconut, Long Island, Cuban Mojito, the Classic Cosmo, Whiskey Lemonade, and the ubiquitous Bloody Mary. See it all in color at www. buzzbox.com.

Another fun story: Last year, at the Palm Desert Food & Wine weekend festival, Buzzbox had their booth right outside of the pavilion where, just inside, many wine tasting booths were pouring. Right around

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11am, it was already getting warm; I come into the fest and spy the Buzzbox booth, where they were providing samples of their premium cocktail boxes.

So I can’t resist grabbing the Bloody Mary: for those so inclined, it’s a timehonored Breakfast of Champions, and it sounded so refreshing–it was! Great mouthfeel, delicious blend of seasonings and chili peppers; the box sat on ice, so the drink was chilled, and with an attached straw, I was enjoying and savoring in seconds flat!

I then walk into the pavilion, where I meet the lovely Annie Arnold–whom we always write about as well as reviewing her wonderful organic wine portfolio. She sees me happy with my Bloody Mary in hand, bends her head a little and says, “A bit early to be drinking–isn’t it?” (I had no idea how funny she was!) Anyway–I look around at the myriad of wine booths present and confess, “You know, at eleven in the morning–what sounds good to you…a glass of red wine or a Bloody Mary?” Hey!–I’m a wine columnist and I’m still voting for the cocktail!

Okay–so let’s go visit Bob at the Buzzbox company again. He welcomed me with a nice grin and open arms to their current location: still in a business park in Palm

Desert, but this time down the street, right across the parking lot from our neighborly Wine Vault of the Desert. (You know this place–I’ve only written about it for the last four years! It’s where I keep my wine cool & safe and where Buzzbox previously used the Wine Vault to housed their products; but now, they’ve got their own 25 thousand square foot facility to do their thing which includes formalizing the cocktails.

Walking through the navy-grade clean building, Bob showed me the tanks and structures that produce the cocktails. And yes–as we past a huge vat of vodka, he offered the fact that the premium vodka utilized in their cocktails is distilled six times. Indeed, they use top-shelf liquors, and when they are able they strive to use organic juices, but as mentioned earlier, in every case they utilize all natural juices and ingredients i.e., no preservatives or artificial flavors.

And talk about being “green,” their pre-mixed, premium cocktails are specially packaged in a recyclable, energy efficient design that can be easily stored unrefrigerated for up to 18 months, convenient for consumers and retailers.

Further, the lightweight packaging makes transportation easy on the environment, meaning 40-50% less trucks can deliver the same amount of liquid compared to traditional bottles, according to the company.

Through these past years, I’ve also met and chatted with founder and CEO Rod Vandenbos, who is often present at event sampling booths. He’s often quoted, stating, “Everything that we’ve done is really the best of the best. We wanted to make a product that not only looked good and fit a need in the marketplace, but at the end of the day, you could sit back and say, ‘Wow, that’s really good. I think I’ll have another.’”

Chill, Shake and Enjoy–drink wisely and drive safely. Cheers!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 The Blank Tapes w/ Dirdy Birdy 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-2021111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Bricktoyaface Presents: Dessert R&B Night w/ DJs Dxsko and Skywalker 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield and Brian Dennigan 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Open Mic hosted by Lance Riebsomer 7-10pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Kristy King 7-10pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 TBA 8-10pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766533 Barry, Bob and Riz 6:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Karaoke 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 TBA 9pm

KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Trippy Thursday w/ Blazey Dai and DJ Tanner 9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ South 65 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Rick the Piano Man 6pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Trashcan Sinatras 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Benefit Show for Wendy Dunn w/ Skitzo Attack, Mega Sun, Drop Mob and Rob Lawrence 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-3229293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Dude Jones 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-3479985 Karaoke 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Mike Cosley 6:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Black Market Jazz 5-8pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-2300188 Yve Evans 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760228-1199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-3422333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766533 Gina Carey 6pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Celtic Curse 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Hot Off Reggae w/ Higher heights and Mario Quintero 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL ZOSO; PS; 760-325-9676 Acoustic Sessions w/ Andy Mauser 8pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 Karaoke 7:30pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 El As De La Sierra and DJ Walkman 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 The Fave 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6:30pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm Bob Garcia Band 6:30pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 The Blank 327-4080 Dude Jones 9pm Tapes and Wyld Snapper 10pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Rose’s Pawn Shop 8pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 8pm Karaoke 7:30pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND 1111 Sharon Sills 6:30pm COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 LeTrape and The Seven/Six Present: DJs PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Supajames, Mike Danger, Addemup and Richard Shelton 8pm Mick Mac 7pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Rockaholics 9pm Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Bisquera 7pm Keeth 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 The ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; Whiskey Blues Band 8:30pm Classic Rock Revolution and Match Box 22 BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760(Matchbox 20 Tribute) 7:30pm 775-5566 DJ Double A 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Brothers 8pm Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael 9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm Wright 9-1am SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777Christian 6-9pm 1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm

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SAT JUNE 30

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev & Bill 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Lister Recovery DJs noon, poolside, Bardo and the Doves 8pm, Lister recovery DJs 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-2021111 Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Super Sonido w/ Alf Alpha, Los Pleyboyz, Verzoluko and Cholo Bueno 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Crimson Crow 8:30pm BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760775-5566 DJ 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gennine Francis 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Guy Worden 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760228-1199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm

EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-3422333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766533 Jack Ruvio 6pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 30 Miles Out 8pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Ruiner, Kayves, Gomi Neko, A.Lara, Hello Existence and Coast Red 8pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-10pm HOTEL ZOSO; PS; 760-325-9676 Global Sessions w/ Avenida 8pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Los Del Desierto Y Refuego Imperial 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; Lance Riebsomer 7pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 The Fave 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 TBA 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 The Who Invasion 9pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Moonsville Collective 9pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 The Judy Show 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 TBA 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 TBA 6pm ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; Bar Boyz and Somewhere Thru Time (Iron Maiden Tribute) 7:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-3229293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-7771601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Lister Recovery DJs noon poolside, Trap Set w/ Joe Wong and Bardo 9pm, Bardo and the Doves 10pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-2021111 Jazz Brunch w/ Barney McClure 11:30am

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TIFFANY’S SWEET SPOT: AN ADVENTURE IN CUPCAKES

ith a decadent list of flavors, Tiffany’s Sweet Spot will take you on an adventure in cupcakes and customized cookies.

They say that necessity is the mother of invention, which ended up being the case for Tiffany and Ben Thorpe. It was 7 years ago when Tiffany needed an inexpensive way to make her daughter’s birthday party extra special. After some research, she decided to bake up some party fun, and taught herself to make adorable and delicious cookies. Soon after the party, friends and family wanted more of her specialized cookies, and before she knew it, she and her husband Ben had opened a cookie shop in La Quinta, at the La Quinta Valley Plaza.

But the story was just beginning. It turns out that Ben had special cupcake powers, and after putting the cupcakes front and center, they ended up stealing the show.

Their cupcakes even got into battle on the Food Networks “Cupcake Wars”, and were later featured on the networks website.

Tiffany doesn’t seem to mind that Ben’s cupcakes have taken the spotlight, as she loves being at the front of the shop engaging with their customers, while Ben is in the back creating cupcakes, “My husband is very creative in the kitchen”, she says.

Cupcakes themselves evoke a sense of whimsy. They can be decorated in numerous ways, stretching the imagination.

They are also smaller than committing to a

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whole piece of cake, making them just a sliver in sweet indulgence next to its larger cake counterpart.

At Tiffany’s Sweet Spot, the cupcake choices are abundant. They have about 23 daily cupcakes to choose from, and also have specials that rotate, as well as seasonal flavors (such as pumpkin and peppermint).

Selections such as Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch, Vanilla Salted Caramel and Boston Cream Pie, can make any cupcake lover’s sweet tooth cry out for joy. As I looked at the menu, I really didn’t know what to choose, and was leaning towards quelling my chocolate craving, when Tiffany said that one of their most popular cupcakes was the Tres Leches, which is a light sponge cake, make silky by using three milks. Their Tres Leches

cupcake is creamed filled and topped with whipped cream and a Dolce de Leche caramel drizzle. Since I’ve never had Tres Leches, I was excited to try it. I expected it to be heavy, with all of the milk and cream, but it was surprisingly light, and even refreshing, as the caramel balanced out the sweetness with subtlety. I kept eating it thinking that I would get that overly sweet feeling, but I didn’t…it was super delicious and I understand why it is a top seller.

Besides their captivating cupcakes, they also offer customized cookies. They make them in different shapes and colors to order, perfect for special events and parties. They also have the cutest little mini cupcakes and cake pops, and have delved into making cinnamon rolls.

The Thorpe’s, look forward to expanding

BY DENISE ORTUNO someday to increase their confection reach.

But for now, they are happily baking and enjoy the success and the sweetness of their shop.

To satisfy your next sugar attack, stop into Tiffany’s Sweet Spot and bite into one of their gorgeous creamy cupcakes. It will be a sweet adventure!

Tiffany’s Sweet Spot is located at 79-410 Hwy 111, Ste 101, La Quinta 92253 www. tiffanyssweetspot.com.

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‘INCREDIBLE’ FAMILY FUN

NOW SHOWING: INCREDIBLES 2

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS taut screenplay by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer is a marvel as is the masterful cinematography (on an Iphone!) and direction.

Universal. 4K Ultra HD.

Writer director Brad Bird’s latest iteration of the beloved super hero Parr family is by far the most entertaining and satisfying family film now showing on the big screen.

It’s been 14 years since we last spent time with Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) and Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) – but make no mistake, it was worth the wait.

There’s still something hugely appealing about a middle American family who lead secret superhero lives. A nice touch here is the

female-centric emphasis. This time around, the story centers on Elastigirl with special attention on adolescent daughter Violet (Sarah Vowell).

This new chapter picks up where the first left off as a humongous drill operated by nicely name Underminer (John Ratzenberger) breaks through the pavement in order to spread havoc in Municiberg.

There to stop him are the Incredibles, but the civic authorities don’t welcome all the destruction they create and ban superheroes.

This act forces the Parr family (Bob, Helen, Violet, 10-year old Dash and baby Jack-Jack) into a kind of witness protection situation at the Safari Court motel until they’re thrown out and forced to face what to do with the rest of their lives.

I loved the gender twist with Mr. Incredible taking on child rearing while Elastigirl goes after evil genius Screenslaver who can hypnotize

anyone who even glances at it’s image. This relevant and timely issue is all the more meaningful today, in spite of the unintended ironic concerns by some that certain scenes may cause a kind of epileptic (?) black out or seizure – although none have been reported.

Michael Giacchino’s jazzy score is a perfect compliment to the visually spectacular animation palette. Don’t miss this energizing, empowering film for all ages.

NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: UNSANE

Claire Foy is young woman who is sent off -and confined -- to a mental institution without her consent. At first it seems as if everyone is trying to protect her since her horrific visions and paranoia of being stalked has impacting and confounded her life. But is this woman’s subjective delusions an objective reality? The terrifying conundrum sets in motion a chain of events that no one could possibly anticipate.

Steven Soderbergh’s unexpected and unsettling new psychological thriller will grab you and slam you to your seat. I was galvanized. The

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TWILIGHT TIME MOVIES: MY GAL SAL (1942) Made for each other: vintage Technicolor, the breathtaking crispness of Blu-ray – and Rita Hayworth! She is the glittering centerpiece of this popular if somewhat fanciful biomusical costarring Victor Mature that depicts the romance of Gay Nineties songwriter Paul Dresser and a spirited showgirl. An Oscar® winner for color Art Direction. I loved the terrific choreography (Hermes Pan), great costumes and lively tunes.

This is the kind of old-fashioned entertainment that marked the best of Fox’s musical of the 1940s. Twilight Time Movies. Blu-ray.

MY SISTER EILEEN (1955) Hollywood’s second take on Ruth McKenney’s delightful and timeless New Yorker stories about her and her sister’s Greenwich Village misadventures features a crackerjack cast and dazzling Bob Fosse choreography in widescreen Cinemascope splendor! It’s a revelation to see Betty Garrett, who rarely got a starring role, as the funny, knowing, exuberant Ruth. Janet Leigh is perfect as beautiful Eileen and Jack Lemmon delivers as the randy publisher and suitor. Twilight Time Movies. Bluray.

TAKE A GIRL LIKE YOU (1970) Adapted from Kingley Amis’s provocative 1960 novel comes this unusually thoughtful and well-acted comedy, directed by the world class wit Jonathan Miller (Beyond the Fringe).

It’s about a suburban British schoolteacher as open to romance as she is committed to preserving her virginity until the time is right, which proves daunting to the fellows attracted to – and affected by – her formidable and persuasive charms.

Oliver Reed and Hayley Mills are always a pleasure to see.

This wonderfully entertaining snapshot of the late ‘60s is well worth a look. Twilight Time Movies (Limited Edition -- Only 3,000 units).

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BOOK REVIEW

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"WHITE CHRYSANTHEMUM"

BY MARY LYNN BRACHT FICTION

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t is hard to say what might finally come from the meeting between US President Donald Trump, and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. We can only hope for the best.

There is a history in Korea many Americans know little about, which is why the Korean War is often referred to as the “Forgotten War.” The war began in 1950 and ended in 1953. But the circumstances leading up to the Korean War shaped the country and its people. In Mary Lynn Bracht’s White Chrysanthemum (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 305 pages) that history continues to make an impact.

The story begins in Korea 1943 on Jeju Island. Hana is 16 years old and part of the honorable and respected long line of matriarch free-divers called “haenyeo” who can hold their breath for up to two minutes in deep and cold water.

For generations, these women have maintained their personal freedom and independence because of their remarkable skills diving into the sea, harvesting food,

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generating income and living in harmony with their ocean world.

Taking place during the Japanese occupation of Korea, Hana protects her younger sister Emi, and is taken as a “comfort woman” to serve the Japanese military. Enduring unspeakable sexual abuse, Hana dreams of being reunited with her sister and family.

Forward to 2011, Emi dreams of finding her sister Hana, who sacrificed herself to save her from a Japanese soldier who tried to kidnap her as a sex slave.

Now an old woman, Emi visits her children in Soul, Korea where they live free lives with opportunities and happiness Emi never had.

Since 1992, Emi has traveled to the mainland to participate in a protest in front of the Japanese embassy. The Japanese refuse to acknowledge their crimes against women. Koreans believe over 100,000 women were kidnapped and forced into the sex trade.

Emi goes not to protest, but in hopes of finding her sister still alive. When the “Statue of Peace” representing the Comfort Women is unveiled the sisters once again connect.

Author Bracht does a terrific job immersing the reader in the different time periods and places. Historical fiction is a wonderful way to understand the people,

JIMMER & SYD continued from page 13 opens with a poignant confession; “I was The album closes with “Break Like The thinkin’ about your life, funny how I think Sun,” a scratchy stylus sound folds into a about your life more than mine.” The back-porch ramble accented by acoustic instrumentation is spare and bare-bones, guitar, roiling bass, boisterous banjo and cantilevered acoustic riffs bridge bedrock bass prickly violin. The lyrics issue an open lines, swirly electric guitar and a slip-stitch invitation; “The kitchen door is open to you, beat. Here, Syd’s supple harmony shades all you have to do is move your hopes and Jimmer’s rough-hewn rasp as he parses the dreams and plans and schemes and all your politics of the romantic postmortem. stuff and everything.” A sunny sing-a-long, There’s a hint of anger on the title track. there’s a joie de vivre here that is infectious Resonator color outside the lines of the and insistent and quite impossible to resist. torchy melody, as layers of acoustic guitar This EP was recorded quickly, but its and violin wash over a kick-drum beat. Old execution feels flawless. Production chores lovers poised on the threshold of friendship were shared by Syd, Geoff Pearlman, Robbie lay down the ground rules; “I don’t wanna be Rist and ex-Rave-Up Terry Wilson. They the pan you fry on, when someone new has enlisted a coterie of old friends to bring come to push your shove…I don’t want to be each song to life. Lynn Bertles added violin, the roof you rely on, when the rain comes Rave-Up Tim Jimenez played bass drum, pouring down from up above/Don’t want shaker and dumbek. Robbie Rist contributed to be the shoulder you cry on, ‘cause I’ve fretless bass and Terry provided sitar, bass, forgotten all I ever learned of love.” banjo, violin and backing vocals. Geoff is the The biggest surprise here is “Big Wide EP’s MVP supplying a plethora of guitars: River.” Modal and melancholy, the song 12-string electric, baritone electric, National evokes the expansive soundscapes of Resonator, plus bass. Jimmer tackled acoustic “Wichita Lineman” and other-worldly guitar, harmonica, banjo and bass. Syd sang, Psychedelia of “Don’t Come Around Here No in her words, she “grafted her voice onto More.” Anchored by wily sitar notes and a Jimmer’s stories.” propulsive dumbek beat, the lyrics chronicle This kind of chemistry can’t be faked. an erratic courtship that weathers some There’s a symbiotic convergence that occurs ups and downs; “Like a big wide river our when Jimmer and Syd blend their voices love rages and then it’s calm/But fight after together. It seems so natural, nuanced night and night after fight it keeps on rolling and nonpareil; it’s hard to believe they on.” Despite the romantic Sturm und Drang, haven’t been honing this sound for decades. the song is suffused in sweetness, thanks to Hopefully the Shoulder To Cry On is just a Jimmer and Syd’s heady harmonic brew. taste of things to come.

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culture, and country. I was fascinated by the account of the women of Jeju Island and Korea.

I especially appreciated the time Hana spent in Mongolia, where she experienced a brief respite of love and family. Through each sister’s story, the reader gets an understanding of events along with the nuances of what it is to endure and grow up in a country dominated by outsiders, injustice and an uncertain future.

No one’s life went untouched by the horrors of occupation and war. It’s enlightening to finally get a bigger picture view of the role Japan, Russia, China and

the Untied States’ played before, during and after WWII, which lead to Korea’s ultimate division and current situation.

The intensity of this story is that the reader engages with the women’s lives and witnesses first-hand how the innocent are affected and changed by occupation, war and politics. It is not told as a history lesson, yet the lessons of the story are important and profound.

The same horrors continue to exist today as other countries battle for power and influence. Women and girls suffer in unspeakable ways under the hand of male dominance, ignorance and arrogance.

White Chrysanthemum is a beautiful story of courage and survival. The author includes a map, timeline and list of further readings on the subject.

Understanding Korea’s past will help us understand its future.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

HOT DRY AND 4TH OF JULY!

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t’s hot, dry and we have the 4th of July coming up. “This 4th of July will be very dangerous,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. “Many Fireworks stands will open the weekend before the 4th and celebrations will continue into the following weekend.”

Though many communities are banning fireworks; this tempts many to obtain illegal fireworks that can be extremely dangerous. Fire officials recommend everyone to attend public fireworks shows, and leave the lighting to the professionals.

Check with your local fire department to see if fireworks are allowed in your community. If they are permitted, always read and follow directions. Use them outdoors only. Do not use near grass or other flammable materials. Keep spectators at a safe distance. Never point or throw fireworks at people or objects.

Always have a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby. Never attempt to relight or fix fireworks.

Keep barbeque grills away from anything that can burn, such as your house, garage, sheds or vegetation.

Don’t leave the grill unattended while it’s cooking. Keep children and pets away from the grill. Make sure coals are completely extinguished and cold before disposing of them.

While you’re outdoors, keep hydrated and consume lots of water. Avoid direct sun and use sunscreen.

Make sure your pets are kept indoors as loud noise scares them and they can easily run away.

Contact your local fire department and visit calfire.ca.gov/communications/ communications_firesafety_FourthOfJuly for additional safety information.

Where you go, drive safe, be patient and Happy 4th of July!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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on-myopic Americans may have noticed that our brothers and sisters to the North (aka Canada), celebrate Independence Day a few days before us on July 1st. While some inside the Washington DC beltway might think that this was another case of Prime Minister Trudeau exerting a bit of one-upmanship on our President; that was not in fact the case. Canada has an Independence Day of their own that they call Canada Day. With a population that is less than California, Canadian celebrations are similar to ours but on a smaller scale.

Where May or September may be months where weddings are most popular, July might be the most popular month for sovereign independence as 19 countries have independence days of their own.

Ten days after our celebration, France has one of their own - La Fête Nationale. Also known as Bastille Day, this French celebrate with champagne toasts and spectacular fireworks shows in Paris and Marseille. A lesser known part of their national day of pride are dance parties held around the country in fire stations.

India gained its independence from the United Kingdom on August 15, 1947 and celebrate in many ways that are similar to us such as parades, shows of patriotism and food. Kites fly across the skies while people eat foods of the color of their flag - green,

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white and orange. One common food dish is tirango pulao which is a tri-colored rice pilaf made from basmati rice, carrots and coriander and finished with crushed cashews and dried fruit.

Another former British colony, South Africa, does not recognize their independence

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

JAIL FOR A FIRST TIME DUI? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

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es you can, and will, receive Jail as part of your sentence!!! But my clients do not serve time in jail. We utilize alternatives to protect our clients.

During the Coachella and Stage Coach season, many of our neighbors will attend the parties without thinking about the consequences. They, as well as regular tourists, will drink and not use good judgment. These drivers will drink more than they should or more than they realize and many will be stopped for speeding, unsafe lane change or a not up to date tag on their license plate.

Many will also get into a fatal car accident and injure or kill an innocent party. This tragedy happened to my 25 year old client Celena Nava who worked at Eisenhower. She was jogging in Coachella with a friend and was hit and killed by a drunk driver. The pain the family is experiencing is beyond words. It will last a life time and there is nothing anyone can do to take the pain away. The money I recovered for the family for her wrongful death cannot begin to ease the pain they will experience as they celebrate holidays this year and every year thereafter.

I have sued drunk drivers for the injuries to my clients, for over 30 years AND I have successfully defended drunk drivers when I change hats. Most drivers did not realize

they could be charged with a drunk driving with the small amount of alcohol they consumed. They incorrectly looked at the number of drinks they consumed rather than the amount of alcohol in the drinks. For DUI purposes a drink equals 1 ounces of alcohol; 12 ounces of beer or 4 ounces of wine.

Thus when the bartender pours a 6-8 ounce glass of wine and you have two drinks you have consumed the equivalent of 3 or 4 drinks. Likewise my clients always tell me they were not drunk. The law does not require one to be drunk but rather under the influence or impaired. Being under the influence occurs with everyone when their ability to drive is impaired and that occurs when you reach a .08 blood alcohol level. However, the Indio DA will file .07’s.....and YES the DA and the Court ask for a minimum of 10 days in jail on a first offense DUI with less than a .15 reading.

It is also necessary to look at what medications the driver has consumed, be they prescriptive, over the counter or illegal.

Many pills have a warning not to mix with alcohol and not to operate heavy machinery after taking the medication....this means a car. The combination of alcohol and these pills will create a Potentiation so that the driver is a lot more under the influence at .07 or .08 than the average person. It is possible they are as much under the influence as

from Great Britain on May 31st. Instead, the country remembers the end of apartheid on April 27, 1994. In addition to the normal patriotic activities of most countries, Afrikaans as they call themselves eat braai (known to us as barbeque). Braii is short for braaivleis which translated means ‘roasted meat.’ Afrikaans feel their barbeque is better than ours as they only use wood or charcoal for cooking their boerewors (spicy sausages) and seasoned lamb. For dessert, many enjoy milk tart or malva pudding.

The United Kingdom does not celebrate an independence day but does celebrate the Queen’s birthday. Rather than celebrate on her actual day of birth, the government chooses a day in the first half of June each year.

Our neighbors to our south in Mexico do not celebrate their independence on May 5th as many Americans believe as Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of an underdog

someone .09 or more than .10.

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

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

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

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battle victory over France. The actual date of Mexico’s independence from Spain is September 16th. Foods eaten during this festive day include poblanos stuffed with minced pork and foods that match the colors of their flag - red, white and green.

In current dollars, the cost of our battle for independence from Great Britain was $2.6 billion. For comparison, Americans will spend $1 billion alone on alcohol for July 4th and another $7 billion on food. Within those numbers, approximately $800 million will be spent on chicken and beef while $116 million will be spent on cherries and $83 million on watermelons. All of this will be washed down by more than 70 million cases of beer with 85% being domestic in origin. Meanwhile, more than 300 million pounds of fireworks will be lit.

Twenty-six percent of us will travel for the holiday of which 84% will be using cars.

To you from me and everyone at CV Weekly, have a fun, festive and safe Independence Day. Haddon Libby is the Managing Partner and Founder of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information, visit www.WinslowDrake.com or email HLibby@ WinslowDrake.com.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT, CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER........THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN HAVING AN ACCIDENT OR ARREST AND CALLING ME. LAW ENFORCEMENT WARNS “DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER” Questions or ideas for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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SPORTS SCENE BASEBALL IS BORING? NOT IF YOU CAN MAKE A PROFIT…

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ot all baseball players are born with the same gifts. For every home run hunter – like Adam Dunn – out there, there is another guy – think Ichiro – choking up on the bat and trying to slap a ball through a hole in the infield. Both methods can be productive when done right, and there’s room for both types of batters on a major league roster.

The same can be said about betting on baseball. There are those who read the local beat writers, monitor the weather or handicap the umpire calling balls and strikes to help inform their decisions when betting the daily baseball board.

And then there are those like longtime friend and who I consider a baseball guru, Chet Sheehan.

“I couldn’t pick a game to save my life,” Chet said. “If I pick a game, I lose.”

Chet is one of the many bettors who employ trial and tested systems to help beat the sportsbooks. He uses many different systems for multiple sports and he shares his results with his tight knit friends and followers. I’ve been fortunate to call Chet a close friend of mine going on 10 years now.

His favorite sport is baseball and one of his most successful MLB strategy is a chase system which involves fading bad (.470 or worse win percentage) teams coming off a five-run win. He uses MGM’s World Series

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odds for the first month of the season when winning percentages are highly volatile to identify the 10 worst teams. Those teams were the Braves, White Sox, Reds, Tigers, Royals, Marlins, Athletics, Phillies, Pirates and Padres this year.

There are a few other rules to this system: 1. This is a four-game chase system, which means the bettor must continue his wager until earning a one unit win.

2. The first play doesn’t begin until two games following the five-run win by sub .470 win percentage club. This is rule was added to avoid getting burnt by a bad team enjoying a bit of momentum at the plate.

3. If our future fade team wins again by five or more runs again, we must sit out an additional two games. This happened for the first chase of the system this season. The Detroit Tigers won 6-1 on April 2nd then won

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by the same score three games later.

4. Players following Chets system would have lost when the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox on April 7th but then won on the continuation play on April 10th when the Cleveland Indians topped the Tigers 2-1.

5. A team will be eliminated from the spot bet if they win during the sit period and go above .470 win percentage.

6. The system calls on betting underdogs on the runline and favorites on the moneyline with an opportunity to middle when two sub .470 clubs coming off five-run wins meet up.

In this case, Chet bets the favorite on the moneyline, the underdog on the runline and hopes for a one-run win for the favored club.

The system is 10-1 after the first month of the regular season with seven of the wins coming in the Game 1 of the chase.

No system, as Chet says, is foolproof. The Oakland Athletics’ hot play at the end of

April produced his first loss of the season.

The chase ends after four kicks at the can.

And that’s the downfall of the chase system; when you lose, you lose big.

Chet says his system went 76-1 last season with 32.15 unit won. He has all the current season information available on a shared Microsoft spread sheet and several other Titled Sports community members check in from time to time.

He started coming to Tilted at the beginning of the 2000s and there he found a community of bettors who used different strategies than just eyeballing the board.

Chet started developing his strategies with encouragement from other Tilted Sports users around 2005.

On the spreadsheet sheet you’ll see strategies on other sports like NBA and NFL as well as another MLB chase system involving home favorites. They’ve all been developed over the years by a guy who loves betting on sports but who can’t pick a game to save his life.

Hopefully this number continues to dwindle as math and experts systems like this become available. G’Luck!!

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of June 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your best ideas and soundest decisions will materialize as if by magic while you’re lounging around doing nothing in a worry-free environment. So please make sure you have an abundance of relaxed slack and unhurried grace. Treat yourself to record-setting levels of comfort and self-care. Do whatever’s necessary for you to feel as safe as you have ever felt. I realize these prescriptions might ostensibly clash with your fiery Aries nature. But if you meditate on them for even two minutes, I bet you’ll agree they’re exquisitely appropriate for you right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “It is always what is under pressure in us, especially under pressure of concealment -- that explodes in poetry.” Taurus poet Adrienne Rich wrote that in an essay about the poet Emily Dickinson. She was describing the process of tapping into potent but buried feelings so as to create beautiful works of literature. I’m hoping to persuade you to take a comparable approach: to give voice to what’s under pressure inside you, but in a graceful and constructive way that has positive results.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Introductory offers are expiring. The bracing thrills of novelty must ripen into the cool enjoyments of maturity. It’s time to finish the dress rehearsals so the actual show can begin. You’ve got to start turning big, bright fantasies into crisp, no-nonsense realities. In light of these shifting conditions, I suspect you can no longer use your good intentions as leverage, but must deliver more tangible signs of commitment.

Please don’t take this as a criticism, but the cosmic machinery in your vicinity needs some actual oil, not just your witty stories about the oil and the cosmic machinery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the coming weeks, you will have an excellent chance to dramatically decrease your Wimp Quotient. As the perilously passive parts of your niceness toughen up, I bet you will encounter brisk possibilities that were previously off-limits or invisible to you. To ensure you remain in top shape for this delightful development, I think you should avoid entertainment that stimulates fear and pessimism.

Instead of watching the latest flurry of demoralizing stories on Netflix, spend quality time summoning memories of the times in your life when you were unbeatable. For extra credit, pump your fist ten times each day as you growl, “Victory is mine!”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s not so bad to temporarily lose your bearings. What’s bad is not capitalizing on the disruption that caused you to lose your bearings. So I propose that you regard the fresh commotion as a blessing. Use it as motivation to initiate radical changes. For example, escape the illusions and deceptions that caused you to lose your bearings. Explore unruly emotions that may be at the root of the superpowers you will fully develop in the future. Transform yourself into a brave self-healer who is newly receptive to a host of medicinal clues that were not previously accessible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here’s my list of demands: 1. Avoid hanging out with people who are unreceptive to your influence. 2. Avoid hanging out with people whose influence on you is mediocre or dispiriting. 3. Hang out with people who are receptive to your influence and whose influence on you is healthy and stimulating. 4. Influence the hell out of the people who are receptive to your influence. Be a generous catalyst for them. Nudge them to surpass the limits they would benefit from surpassing. 5. Allow yourself to be deeply moved by people whose influence on you is healthy and stimulating.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “If I didn’t define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people’s fantasies for me and eaten alive.” Activist author Audre Lorde said that, and now, in accordance with your current astrological and psychological needs, I’m offering it to you. I realize it’s a flamboyant, even extreme, declaration, but in my opinion, that’s what is most likely to motivate you to do the right

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thing. Here’s another splashy prompt, courtesy of philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: “We only become what we are by the radical and deep-seated refusal of that which others have made us.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): André René Roussimoff, also known as André the Giant, was a French actor and professional wrestler. He was 7 feet, 4 inches tall and weighed 520 pounds. As you might imagine, he ate and drank extravagantly. On one festive occasion, he quaffed 119 bottles of beer in six hours. Judging from your current astrological indicators, Scorpio, I suspect you may be ready for a binge like that. JUST KIDDING! I sincerely hope you won’t indulge in such wasteful forms of “pleasure.”

The coming days should be a time when you engage in a focused pursuit of uplifting and healthy modes of bliss. The point is to seek gusto and amusement that enhance your body, mind, and soul.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): On her 90th birthday, my Great-Aunt Zosia told me, “The best gift you can give your ego is to make it see it’s both totally insignificant and totally important in the cosmic scheme of things.” Jenna, my girlfriend when I was 19, was perhaps touting a similar principle when, after teasing and tormenting me for two hours, she scrawled on my bathroom mirror in lipstick, “Sometimes you enjoy life better if you don’t understand it.” Then there’s my Zen punk friend Arturo, who says that life’s goodies are more likely to flow your way if you “hope for nothing and are open to everything.” According to my analysis of the astrological rhythms, these messages will help you make the most of the bewildering but succulent opportunities that are now arriving in your vicinity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In accordance with the astrological beacons, I have selected two pieces of advice to serve as your guiding meditations during the next seven weeks. You might want to write them on a piece of paper that you will carry in your wallet or pocket. Here’s the first, from businessman Alan Cohen: “Only those who ask for more can get more, and only those who know there is more, ask.” Here’s the second, from writer G. K. Chesterton: “We need to be happy in this wonderland without once being merely comfortable.”

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ecologists in Mexico City investigated why certain sparrows and finches use humans’ discarded cigarette butts in building their nests. They found that cellulose acetate, a chemical in the butts, protects the nests by repelling parasitic mites. Is there a metaphorical lesson you might draw from the birds’ ingenious adaptation, Aquarius? Could you find good use for what might seem to be dross or debris? My analysis of the astrological omens says that this possibility is worth meditating on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I suspect that sometime soon you will come into possession of an enchanted potion or pixie dust or a pouch full of magic beans -- or the equivalent. If and when that occurs, consider the following protocols: 1. Before you use your new treasure, say a prayer to your higher self, requesting that you will be guided to use it in such a way as to make yourself wiser and kinder. 2. When you use it, be sure it harms no one.

3. Express gratitude for it before and during and after using it. 4. Use it in such a way that it benefits at least one other person or creature in addition to you. 5. See if you can use it to generate the arrival or more pixie dust or magical beans or enchanted potion in the future. 6. When you use it, focus on wielding it to get exactly what you want, not what you sort of want or temporarily want.

Homework: Describe the tree house you would like to build for yourself one day, and what pleasures you would like to pursue there. Write: Truthrooster@gmail.com.

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

June 28 to July 4, 2018

AWAKEN WITH LIZZY B

BY ELIZABETH SCARCELLA

“IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL, I LIKE TO THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX.”

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enise DuBarry-Hay, actress, business owner, film producer and philanthropist, learned to use her creativity and ingenuity from an early age. Born a Pisces, she has become very adept at “swimming in different directions” while still keeping her many projects flowing downstream.

Denise’s latest accomplishment is the creation and ownership of the first vegan, gluten free, paleo, raw waiter service restaurant in Palm Desert, California, called Wildest Greens.

Denise admits that she never dreamt of adding “restaurateur” to her curriculum vitae, however, since she loves seeing her ideas come to fruition… and tends to approach life like a boa constrictor; chewing and swallowing one bite at a time. She believes she can manage any project that is thrown into her pen. Wildest Greens is located at 72990 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA, in the same plaza as J Russell Hair Salon.

When Denise is not busy planning menus and working side by side with her staff at Wildest Greens, you can find her at Bikram Yoga Plus.

Being a yogi since 1979, she became a yoga studio owner in Malibu, CA before moving to the Coachella Valley. This Palm Desert studio is the second yoga studio she has owned and offers many types of yoga, as well as Pilates.

She loves the meditative nature of yoga, deeply understanding that yoga provides a healthy escape from the stresses of her daily life. If you, too, want to unwind, check out Bikram Yoga Plus at coachellavalleyyoga.com.

Having earned many awards in her lifetime, including our very own, CV Weekly Top 10 Most Interesting and Influential Women of 2018, Denise prides herself in being community driven. She explains in our interview, featured on You Tube, (youtu.be/4IaI6Th1VQQ) that her community is a necessary ingredient in how she has become so successful. Keeping a stellar reputation through good follow up, avoiding gossip and being positive and upbeat, is what attracts others to help. She says helping others is an amazing way to contribute to someone else’s success. Doing her best to create a win-win situation is what keeps her moving forward.

Denise certainly demonstrates how to have the strength to bring fantasies into fruition. She states that without creativity, ingenuity, discipline

and positive attitude her actualizations would only be dreams, kept to herself, instead of being enjoyed by the World.

Throughout her life, Denise chose to Awaken to her Best Self…and keeps growing! I can’t wait to see what she “bites” into next.

To view an expanded video of my inspirational interview with Denise, head over to my You Tube channel at youtube.com/c/GogetyoungTv. And while you’re there…please subscribe to my Channel so you don’t miss out on more Awakening videos.

Finally, if you have chosen to Awaken and have a story to share…please email me at info@ gogetyoung.tv. I would love to hear from you!

Until then…I hope you choose to Awaken to Your Best Self Yet! Denise DuBarry-Hay is a seeker of new adventures, a community driven business owner and philanthropist, more info about her can be found at www.denisedubarry.com.

Elizabeth Scarcella, author, actor and activist, is dedicated to helping others find health in all aspects of life. A lifestyle counselor and wellness expert, Elizabeth can help you awaken to your best self yet. For more information, find her at info@gogetyoung.tv.

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CANNABIS CORNER

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BY RUTH HILL R.N.

HOW TO GET ACCESS TO RELIABLE INFORMATION ON CANNABIS

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he cannabis industry is exploding worldwide. More and more countries are legalizing medical cannabis use.

Scientific studies are everywhere. Legislators in Congress and other states are moving to expand its use beyond cancer pain or seizures.

More physicians skilled in its use are writing books.

There are studies being conducted to determine which strain will be most effective for which disease. Green Flower media gives access to multiple videos on Basic Cannabis 101. Multiple modes of delivery of this cannabis drug are being developed from tinctures, creams, massage oils, and transdermal patches for longer relief during the day.

The question is how the public acquires knowledge about this plant that has been prohibited for over 70 years. It is difficult to read books. Finding a physician who is skilled in prescribing or a dispensary that has safe reliable products that are affordable is a laborious task. Not everyone can grow their own cannabis. There are multiple environmental events that can destroy the plant including too much sun, too much moisture, molds, and pesticides. Most home growers cannot test their plant for its efficacy.

Where are the lectures by scientist, physicians, chemist, or nurses who give the reliable information? Where to find and access medical cannabis is the most common and pressing question we have. I have found the perfect way for the public to gain a comprehensive basic knowledge which demystifies the fear and myths around cannabis and especially the dreaded molecule THC. Google The Sacred Plant. The second season is now airing on the Internet. Just think, the second season. How did we not know about the first season? There are seven episodes that show examples of very sick children and adults who had debilitating diseases which left them dying or in bed who are not walking, pain free and leading a normal life after being treated with cannabis. Many of these stories show patients who were on multiple pharmaceuticals that elicited dangerous side effects leading to terminal organ failure.

These episodes are heart wrenching.

Will make you cry. Will dissolve your fears, misgivings and give hope to millions of viewers who have nowhere to go for medical treatment because doctors are at a loss as to what to preform next. Topics like; Healing secrets examined; Stopping Pain, Insomnia, Anxiety, and Autoimmune Conditions; Ending suffering for our children: Autism Seizures and More; This Boy Couldn’t Speak Until; Outpouring of Emotions and More; Cancer part 1; Cancer part 2; This will blow you away: Extending the Quality and Quantity of Life For Us and Our Beloved Pets; Accessing The Sacred Plant: The Unjust Laws and How To Navigate Them; and finally Treating PTSD & Selecting Your

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If you cannot view the videos because the free access has ended for some of the episodes the option of purchasing the videos for classrooms, medical education, seminars or just sharing to friends and family. Viewers after seeing an episode have clicked on Facebook and Twitter to share the video.

The Sacred Plant series is a five-star way to become educated on cannabis. I encourage everyone to watch these videos to learn the value of this miracle plant and why the government and the pharmaceutical industry is hiding this information.

I guarantee you will come away shocked and maybe a tiny bit angry that the science of cannabis has been hidden from view for so many years.

Ruth Hill educates the public on cannabis hilruth@gmail.com

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

HOW TO USE A POWERFUL LIFE TOOL

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hen I want to convey an important message, I prefer doing it writing.

Why? Because before I press that non-forgiving send button, I can edit away, again and again until the blank screen is filled with the perfect tone and concise statements.

Reviewing each word, phrase and punctuation mark helps me get my point across exactly as I intended.

Editing is an amazing tool not intended solely for adjusting words on a document. Why not edit your life? There are parts of my life and probably yours that can be removed to make room for more meaningful activities.

Let’s begin with people. Do you have friendships that are weighing you down?

From time to time an individual appears on the horizon that is all take. Know anyone like that? Put bluntly, your fake friend is a narcissist. You find yourself dancing to the beat of their drum while your personal goals and priorities evaporate. You cannot have a healthy relationships with someone so self-involved, so exit out that person stage left and make room for more meaningful and balanced friendships.

Think about editing the areas of your life where you make yourself nuts striving for perfection. Have the dinner parties you create become so complicated you find yourself stressing over each minute detail? If so, call

yourself out on that. We are not all meant to carry off an elaborate meal ala Martha Stewart.

Relax and calm down. Forget trying to duplicate Gordon Ramsey’s signature Beef Wellington dish and grill up a mean hamburger. Your friends will be happy with a side of potato salad and your company.

What else is nonessential in your life?

Spending too much time on social media? That can be one mega time-suck. It’s fine to be social and connect with others on Facebook, but think about exercising some discipline. Give yourself a time limit. My rule is 15 minutes once per day.

That should allow adequate time to send out birthday wishes and see what your old college roommate is up to.

Are there things in your life taking up too much space? With me it was magazines.

I love glossy pages of pictures and articles and succumbed to the habit of subscribing to numerous publications. Edit out your overconsumption.

This week take a bird’s-eye view of your life. Decide what to keep and then let go of the unnecessary time wasters. I promise, with careful editing you’ll end up with an uncomplicated life that brings you more joy and peace.

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

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