Coachella Valley Weekly - June 29 to July 5, 2017 Vol. 6 No. 15

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CONTENTS Death In Pretty Wrapping................... 3 PS Aerial Tramway- Military Month.... 5 Palm Springs Shortfest Winners......... 6 GCVCC Awards..................................... 7 A.M.P. Summer Camp Lineup.............. 7 Rosie Flores.......................................... 8 Agua Caliente Casino- 4th of July....... 8 Theatre- Life & Times of A. Einstein.... 9 Backstage Jazz - Art Of Jazz................ 9 Consider This- Buckingham/McVie... 10 Art Scene - Eric Schwabel ................. 11 Pet Place............................................. 12 The Vino Voice ................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife....................... 14 Good Grub - Tampico Market............ 16 Screeners............................................ 18 Book Review....................................... 19 Safety Tips...........................................19 Haddon Libby.................................... 21 Dale Gribow....................................... 21 Sports Scene...................................... 22 Free Will Astrology............................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit........................... 23 Ask The Doctor................................... 24 Life & Career Coach............................ 24

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his past Sunday night, Death in Pretty Wrapping performed at The Hood.

I love watching people’s faces the first time they see this band perform. The band consists of Arthur Seay (lead guitar, also of HOBP, UNIDA, Apesh!t); Mike Cancino (drums, also of HOBP, Bohemio, UNIDA) Derek Wade Timmons (bass, also of Sleazy Cortez, Half Astro, Robotic Humans, The Monopoly) and Michael Keeth (Frontman/vocals, also of Michael Keeth acoustic solo & Michael Keeth & Martin Barrera duo and formerly of Phallus).

Fans are used to watching Seay, a seasoned axe man and charismatic performer shredding, along with HOBP band mate Mike Cancino slay it pounding the skins, and they’re used to watching Timmons on bass with the many bands he’s performed with, but most people are used to watching Keeth perform his acoustic songs, delivering each one with his soulful, velvety vocals that has earned him 3 “Best Male Vocalist” CV Music Awards.

Unless you were around back in the Phallus days, Keeth’s band from the early 2000s, you are unprepared for the treat that is Keeth rocking hard as the frontman for Death in Pretty Wrapping!

All four members of this band collectively make it somewhat of a super group. HOBP has also won several CVMA’s including Best Metal Band, Best Drummer (Cancino) last year 2016, and are nominated in several categories again this year, not to mention that DIPW was nominated for Best New Band.

On July 23, the rescheduled date for the CV Music Awards, you will be able to witness Death in Pretty Wrapping perform as well as Seay and Cancino perform a set (Joe Mora frontman for HOBP can’t make the date) and also do a collaboration with rap/hip-hop nominated The Bermuda. Keeth will also be performing a solo acoustic tribute to Chris Cornell.

All four band members of DIPW took the time to answer a few questions about how the band started and where they are going.

CVW: How long has Death in Pretty Wrapping been together? Whose idea was it to put this band together?

Arthur Seay: “There is some interesting back story to all of this lol, actually DIPW was actually the first incarnation of HOBP, I had all these riffs that weren’t really UNIDA riffs, little heavier with some shred… lol, but still very musical and melodic and that’s when I hit up Michael Keeth to come out and jam. I always liked his vocals and thought he could put some tasty soulful vocals on the songs.

So a full record came out of all that and that

was the original line up of HOBP: Arthur Seay, Mike Cancino, Eddie Placensia and Mike Keeth (MK). Then MK left to focus on his acoustic material and HOBP formed into a 3 piece.

So flash forward I met Derek somewhere in the desert at some show and we had a good talk about music and playing so we kept in contact and started jamming and he wins for best attitude lol.

He moved from Indiana to the desert to be a part of our music scene and that takes balls… and he is a great bass player. So then I started talking with Mike Cancino about jamming out with Keeth again and having Derek shred the bass. I ran into MK and we talked about jamming and doing something together again and revisiting those songs and writing new ones too and POW!! Death in Pretty Wrapping was born.”

Michael Keeth: “Almost a year, but Arty, Mike, and I started playing together like 15 years ago. Life took us in different directions for a while, but a couple of years ago we met up again and we agreed that we’d had something special that deserved a new start.

I’m truly excited to be in a band with these guys again; and to be playing with Derek, who is a great dude and a badass bassist.”

CVW: Where did the band’s name come from?

Keeth: “A lyric from our song “THIS ONE”: she is the reason for sad songs, she’s Death in Pretty Wrapping.”

CVW: Arthur & Mike, what makes this band different for you from HOBP? Seay: “DIPW is just another extension musically for me, like I’ve said before I am a ‘Lifer’ musically, this is what I do, and I love doing it whether it brings me intense joy or pain for that matter. I love music and art and creating it keeps me sane and drives me bat shit crazy also. Plus, I like to keep busy!”

Mike Cancino: “Death is just different

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CVW: Michael how does it feel to be fronting a band again?

Keeth: “AMAZING! It’s a part of me that I haven’t been able to express for a while, and this band is a group of great performers, and we all feed off of each other’s energy on stage.

CVW: Michael can you share the difference of the feeling you get performing with DIPW compared to when you play solo or with Martin Barrera as a duo?

Keeth: “I love the acoustic shows. Martin is a great guitarist and friend. The main difference is that with the acoustic shows, it’s very atmospheric and melodic; and I’m responsible for the shape of a song as a whole.

With DIPW, I’m able to really let loose; get crazy and scream my ass off; and constantly be surprised by the talent of the 3 other parts of the band.”

CVW: Derek, you also play in Sleazy Cortez. What’s different about playing with the guys in DIPW? Derek Wade Timmons: “Sleazy Cortez is a three-piece with unconventional bass/guitar roles and a lot of jamming. Plus, I have to sing all the songs while playing over there!

With Death in Pretty Wrapping, I can focus more on a solid rolling low end with Mike (Cancino) and let Keeth and Arthur run wild on the other end of the spectrum. The good thing though is it’s still a very dynamic band where there’s no room for slack; everyone has an important role and everyone has to do their part the whole time and do it well.

Also, the other guys in this band have loads of experience with both heavier and softer styles than I usually play, so it keeps me on my toes.”

CVW: Derek, what other bands have you played in?

Timmons: “I played with The Monopoly when I first moved out here in 2008 (with Matt Claborn on vocals, and Alex Maestas from Blackwater Gospel). I spent a few great years in Robotic Humans with Joey Zendejas leading the way (in fact, everyone who’s ever been in Sleazy Cortez has been in Robotic Humans).

And I briefly played in the heavy, heavy band Menzrea, with my good buddy Ruben from Perishment on vocals. I spent quite a while playing bass in Half Astro with Herb Lienau of Herbert! Been doing the Sleazy thing as a side project since 2010, but now it’s a full-on operation. Started jamming with Arthur and continue to page 5

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Mike on and off as far back as 2011, and finally everyone found the time and the right project to get together on stage!”

CVW: You moved here from Indiana to be part of the music scene here. Tell me a little about that?

Timmons: “I had gone to college for music in Vincennes, Indiana, playing classical and jazz and blues on upright bass, but the scene there was nowhere near as satisfying or stimulating, and the winters were killing me. So I’ve always wanted to go to the desert and here’s this desert with a killer scene that I have over 100 CD’s from these bands… and so, what the hell…I worked three jobs, saved up some cash, got on roommmates.com, and in August 2008 I loaded up my pickup with amps and records (and my cat) and took a 2000 mile road trip.

Within a week I had joined The Monopoly and was going out of town for a week to play a string of shows through Ventura and back.

Worked out alright I guess!”

CVW: Are you planning to record a CD? Seay: “We actually have 7 tracks recorded and will release the first 4 as an EP soon.”

Keeth: “Absolutely. We’re already writing new material. Arthur has a great recording space, and we’re all dedicated to taking this band to its potential.”

CVW: Any plans for shows outside the valley?

Seay: “My ultimate goal is to release the 2 EP’s and take it to Europe.”

CVW: What other shows do you have scheduled here in the valley?

Seay: “July 28th at The Hood, more in the works!”

Keeth: “There’s an amazing publication called the CV Weekly who is holding their Music Awards show on July 23- which we’re playing at (smiling) and more shows are on the way.”

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CVW: Arthur, tell me a little bit more about the Michael Jackson show you mentioned to me the other night at the show?

Seay: “I’m putting on a series of themed nights at The Hood, something fun for people to come out and have a blast and forget about the everyday B.S. and cut loose! The first one will be a Michael Jackson Themed night. All Michael Jackson music! Everything from his catalog and the Jackson 5 to anybody that has covered his songs! Smashups you name it!

I’m setting up a screen to play his videos and at midnight I will play the video for “Thriller” and we will dance along to the Thriller Zombie Dance scene! Dressing up like MJ is definitely encouraged! Gonna be a blast!!

MJ is one of my all-time favorite artist’s; such a huge inspiration for me since I was a kid. I listened to “Thriller” nonstop and still do!

DIPW now covers “Beat It” lol. The solo Eddie Van Halen did on “Beat It” is one of my favorites of his ever so I’ve always wanted to cover it and shred that solo!”

CVW: What other projects are you currently working on?

Seay: “House of Broken Promises, Death in Pretty Wrapping, ApeSh!t (with Tye Zamora of Alien Ant Farm)” Cancino: “New project for me is exciting… I get to work with OZZMANIA.” CVW: Mike, you also perform with other Cancino family members at The World Famous Palm Canyon Roadhouse. Is there a different dynamic performing with family?

Cancino: “Performing with my brothers is totally cool fun. I have no slack for mistakesolder brothers kick my butt…and the Palm Canyon Road House rules.”

CVW: Of all the bands you’ve worked with/toured with who is your favorite?

Seay: “Well of course my bands… lol, but

as far as ‘work’ goes I have to say Slipknot; Paul Gray was a very dear close friend and it was amazing to tour the world with your best friend.

I had a blast with Limp Bizkit also, with that camp we always made it a point to go see the sights where ever we were and we saw some amazing things from the Swiss Alps to underground Nazi mines where they built the first Jet plane and swimming in shark infested waters in Australia! I’ve been lucky to work for some pretty legendary bands and it all has been a blast.”

CVW: What band would you most like to tour with that you haven’t?

Seay: “The Cult, opening for them, NOT working for them… lol.”

Keeth: “I personally love Sevendust, but there are so many great rock bands out there...we’d play with any and all of them.”

Timmons: “Major band on tour??? Hmm… Clutch, absolutely! The Sword or Baroness or Red Fang could work just as well. We could definitely appeal to some folks in those crowds.”

Cancino: “I would love to tour with IRON MAIDEN.” CVW: How do you think the music scene here in the desert has changed over the last 20 years?

Seay: “I’ve watched it grow and crumble several times over. I think we are at a good time to build it back up again in a positive way.

TK and 93.7 KCLB are really doing amazing things and supporting the local scene. I’ve been brainstorming with TK on doing some really cool events and ways to build our scene, but remember people, YOU are the scene so you have to come out and support these shows and not sit at home and watch it on facebook live!! I would love to open up my own venue but I’ll worry about that later.”

Keeth: “Honestly, there have been a few

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June 29 to July 5, 2017 different eras of the valley music scene since the early 90’s. All of them have been great, but I feel like the community of local musicians, fans, venues, and publications are more supportive of each other than ever before.”

Cancino: “Desert scene has not changed much… everybody is just older and oh yea, we have the Hood now, an original venue for noncover bands and CV WEEKLY RULES.” CVW: What up and coming band here locally are you the most impressed with and why?

Seay: “I was impressed by The Bermuda when I saw them when I was judging the CV Weekly Showcase Battle of the Bands. They had their show down pretty well. Songs were good, kind of old school hip hop which I dig, they had a look with matching Jersey’s and some moves down and they had MERCH! lol I had good talk with them that night and it turned into us working together; I’m producing their new record and its coming out SICK! It’s been a blast tracking the songs, they come in and kill it and lay down their vocals and nail it. I’m excited for people to hear it and trip.”

Keeth: “Too many. If they give themselves to their art, and support their peers- I have nothing but respect for them.”

CVW: What advice would you give to new bands just starting out?

Seay: “Pay attention to the ‘business’ it’s called the ‘MUSIC BUSINESS’ for a reason. It is retail and you are the product. We all love music and love to perform, but if you don’t learn the business side you will get fucked!”

Keeth: “Keep going. The only way you fail, is if you give up. And never stop striving to improve.”

CVW: Anything else you would like to share?

Seay: “Support the scene because YOU are the SCENE!!”

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FREE TRAMWAY RIDE FOR ARMED FORCES DURING THE MONTH OF JULY

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he month of July is typically one of the hotter months of the year for the Coachella Valley. It’s also a month when we celebrate the independence of our

country. What better way to say ‘Thank you’ to our military personal then a free to the top of the Palm Springs Arial Tramway to cool off.

The 10 minute ride concludes at the mountain

station at an elevation of 8,516 ft., where the temperature is some 20 to 30 degrees cooler then the desert floor.

For over a decade, the Palm Springs Arial Tramway has saluted the men and women who serve our country with “Military Days.”

For the entire month of July, all military personnel with valid military identification— active and retired—receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway along with a special gift as part of Military Days. In addition, up to six of their guests receive 25% off of their regular Tramway fares. According to Tramway Vice President of Sales & Marketing Nancy Nichols, “Military Days has been our way of saying ‘Thank you’ to the dedicated men and women of the United States Armed Forces— along with their friends and families. We are delighted to welcome them back again this July.”

In addition to the cooler temperatures, visitors to the tram can take advantage of the picturesque hiking in the 50+ miles of pristine wilderness in the Mount San Jacinto State Park.

Summer visitors can also joining guided nature

walks free of charge on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend. It’s a perfect location for a picnic in the beautiful pine forest.

Guests will find dining options in either Peaks Restaurant, a fine dining experience, or Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant.

Opened in 1963, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway now claims to have the world’s largest rotating tram cars. Military personnel and visitors can experience the natural history museum where you can watch a documentary film on the history of the Tramway and State Park.

In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will open early on Monday, July 4. The first tram car up that day will be 8:00 a.m., the last tram car up will be 8:00 p.m. and the last tram car down will be 9:45 p.m. For more information on Military Days or other year-round Tramway activities, please call 760-325-1391, or visit www.pstramway.com.

Written by: Craig Michaels Productions (760) 880-3848

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PSISF: STUDENTS RULE

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his year, there have been some noticeable changes to the Palm Spring International ShortFest.

Like its Winter sister, it has new people at the helm, and the ShortFest was shorter – six days – and it made its new host the Rivera Resort & Spa, which instead of being in walking distance, is more of a hop, skip and a jump further from the Camelot Theater where all the films are screened.

Whatever the reason for the vicissitudes, the governing board of the Palm Springs International ShortFest, has insured that the mission of the Palm Springs International Film Society remains the same i.e., to nurture and encourage talent.

This 23rd outing included 338 short films from 60 countries in 55 programs. Not only is the PSISF one of the most acclaimed short film festivals in the world, it is also a film market where 4,200 short films were available to be viewed by industry professionals.

Since the ShortFest’s inception, over 100 short films have gone on to receive Academy Award nominations.

Harold Matzner, ShortFest Chairman said: “We call ShortFest a $500,000 educational initiative, but it’s even more than that.”

And indeed it is!

The ShortFest is a feast of filmmaking where emerging filmmaker are provided an opportunity to show their work, network

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with other filmmakers, participate in forums, seminars, master classes, and meet Hollywood professionals.

Many of the filmmakers attending the ShortFest are students and they come from all over the world.

Reed Van Dyk is a graduate student at the University California, Los Angeles. His film Dekalb Elementary won the coveted “Panavision Best North American Short,” a prize that consists of a Panavision camera package valued at $60,000.

Using 911 recordings, police reports and court documents, Van Dyk’s film is based on a real incident, which occurred at the Atlanta, Georgia, elementary school (with the same name as the film), where the school’s secretary talked an active shooter

DeKalb Elementary

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into giving himself up to authorities before anyone could be harmed.

“The prize is incredible, and will be so helpful in making the transition from shorts to features,” said Van Dyk. “I intend to use the camera package Panavision has generously donated for my first feature. And it’s exciting to feel that before I even go out and look for financing someone has already invested in me -- and it.”

Dekalb Elemenary has screened at 20 other festivals and garnered several important awards. Van Dyk missed his Palm Springs screening because he was receiving the BAFTA Student Award at the same time.

His mother happily attended in his place seeing her son’s film only for the second time.

Student filmmaker Jan-Eric Mack of Switzerland won “Best Of Festival Award” and “Best Student Live Action Short Over 15 Minutes” for his film Facing Mecca. The Best of Fest winner is eligible to submit the film to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar consideration.

Facing Mecca tells the story of a retired man who helps a Syrian refugee navigate the local bureaucracy and the cultural requirements after the death of his wife.

The PSISF awarded more than $115,000 in prizes, including $20,000 in cash awards in 21 categories!

THE 2017 PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL SHORTFEST AWARD WINNERS

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EST OF FESTIVAL AWARD – Winner received $5,000 cash prize courtesy of the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Facing Mecca (Switzerland), Jan-Eric Mack – Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed’s assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy before he can bury his Muslim wife.

GRAND JURY AWARD – Winner received a $2,000 cash prize.

The Head Vanishes (France/Canada), Franck Dion – Jacqueline, no longer quite in her right mind, still goes on her annual summer trip.

This year, she’s followed by some woman who claims to be her daughter.

PANAVISION BEST NORTH AMERICAN SHORT The use of a camera package valued at $60,000 courtesy of Panavision.

Dekalb Elementary (USA), Reed Van Dyk – Inspired by an actual 911 call placed during a school shooting incident in Atlanta, Georgia.

NON-STUDENT COMPETITION AWARDS All first place winners in the non-student categories received a cash award of $2,000 and may be eligible to submit their film to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for Oscar® consideration.

BEST ANIMATED SHORT The Head Vanishes (France/Canada), Franck Dion – Jacqueline, no longer quite in her right mind, still goes on her annual summer trip.

This year, she’s followed by some woman who claims to be her daughter.

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT OVER 15 MINUTES Retouch (Iran), Kaveh Mazaheri – Maryam’s husband does weightlifting at home. When a weight falls on his throat and puts him near

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death, Maryam makes a decision.

BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT 15 MINUTES AND UNDER Great Choice (USA), Robin Comisar – A woman gets stuck in a Red Lobster commercial.

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT Edith + Eddie (USA), Laura Checkoway – Ninety-something Edith and Eddie are America’s oldest interracial newlyweds, whose unusual and idyllic love story is disrupted by a family feud that threatens to tear them apart.

STUDENT COMPETITION AWARDS FUTURE FILMMAKER AWARD – Winner received a $2,000 cash prize.

Where You Found Refuge (France), Guillaume Legrand – After Didier finds his daughter living in a cult, he decides to bring her home by force.

Special Mention: Fry Day (USA), Laura Moss – An adolescent girl comes of age against the backdrop of serial killer Ted Bundy’s execution in 1989.

All first place winners in these next categories received a $500 cash prize.

BEST STUDENT ANIMATION Sog (Germany), Jonatan Schwenk – After a flood, the fish are stuck in trees, in danger of drying out. They scream sharply, disturbing the inhabitants of a nearby cave.

BEST STUDENT LIVE ACTION SHORT OVER 15 MINUTES Facing Mecca (Switzerland), Jan-Eric Mack – Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed’s assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy before he can bury his Muslim wife.

BEST STUDENT LIVE ACTION SHORT 15 MINUTES AND UNDER

Iron Hands (USA/China), Johnson Cheng – A 12-year old girl tries out for the traditionally all-boys’ Chinese youth Olympic weightlifting team and makes an unlikely connection with the weightlifting gym’s reclusive groundskeeper.

BEST STUDENT DOCUMENTARY SHORT Searching for Wives (Singapore), Zuki Juno Tobgye – Male migrant workers from South India living in Singapore send photos back home in the hope of finding suitable and willing marriage partners.

Special Jury Mention: I Made You, I Kill You (Romania/France), Alexandru Petru Badelita – In a remarkable cinematic diary, by turns touching and disturbing, Badelita looks back at his traumatic childhood growing up in rural Romania.

AUDIENCE AWARDS BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT Red Light (Bulgaria/Croatia), Toma Waszarow – A bus stops at a village’s only intersection, where the traffic light is stuck on red. The driver refuses to move forward BEST ANIMATION SHORT Coin Operated (USA), Nicholas Arioli – Seventy years pass in the life of one naïve explorer.

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT Kayayo (Norway), Mari Bakke Riise – Elementary-school-age Bamunu works as a kayayo (a living shopping cart) at the markets in Accra thousands of miles from her village.

SHORTFEST ONLINE AUDIENCE AWARD Lost Face (Australia/Canada), Sean Meehan – Based on a classic story by Jack London set in mid-1800s Alaska, a man makes a deal with a native chief in hopes to save his life.

ADDITIONAL PRIZES

“After spending a week in and out of theaters, and talking with filmmakers and audiences, we close out the festival with such a strong sense of community,” said Festival Director Lili Rodriguez.

“Filmmakers are making movies about the changing world around them,” said Rodriguez. “I think our award winners showcase an understanding and compassion for people, and it’s a great thing to see.”

Currently editing his fourth short film for his graduating thesis, Van Dyk is already thinking about his first feature length film.

With his Panavision prize, Van Dyk feels a bit of wind at his back pushing him forward.

There is a two-year time limit to use the Panavision film package, which for Van Dyk is “Perfect.”

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ALEXIS AWARD FOR BEST EMERGING STUDENT FILMMAKER – The recipient received Final Cut Pro X courtesy of Apple.

Chebet (Kenya/USA), Tony Koros – A pregnant woman in the Kenyan highlands decides to take drastic action when she finds her husband passed out in front of their house yet again.

HP BRIDGING THE BORDERS AWARD PRESENTED BY CINEMA WITHOUT BORDERS – The award goes to a film that is most successful in bringing and connecting the people of our world closer together. The winner received an HP ZBook 17 Mobile Workstation valued at $3,000.

Pantheon (France), Ange-Régis Hounkpatin – Son of a Beninese immigrant, cut off from his roots, Solomon is about to donate his deceased father’s Voodoo costume to a museum when a young street-dancer reminds him of the ancestral soul.

YOUTH JURY AWARD – The winner received a $500 cash prize.

Everybody Else is Taken (New Zealand), Jessica Grace Smith – Meet Mika, a girl who refuses to let her gender define her place in one of the harshest environments on Earth-the playground.

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CV WEEKLY AWARDED “SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR” AWARD BY THE GCVCC

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am extremely honored and humbled for Coachella Valley Weekly to be awarded the Small Business Award from the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. I am also incredibly grateful to my whole team who week after week help me to produce this publication that is my passion. I would like to thank each and every one of you for helping me to make my dream a reality. This is truly a team effort.

I would also like to thank our advertisers and all of our loyal readers for making CV Weekly the success it has become! Who Reads CV Weekly? Everybody Does!! We thank you for that! Tracy Dietlin & Phil Lacombe I also feel grateful to be included with the other honorees: Habitat for Humanity- “Non-Profit of the Year” Merritt Wiseman- “Ambassador of the Year” CV Weekly- “Small Business of the Year” (East Valley)

LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT ACADEMY OF MUSICAL PERFORMANCE (A.M.P.) ANNOUNCES SUMMER CAMP LINEUP

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cademy of Musical Performance (AMP) announced their summer camp lineup of 36 young musicians which includes 14 who will be new to the camp. They are from 13 Coachella Valley schools and 2 who are home schooled. The following list includes the grade they just completed: Aidan R.

Keys

Aiden S.

Guitar

9th Grade

Bass

10th Grade

Vocals

7th Grade

Alex M. Aubrianna F.

Nothing Bundt Cakes- “Small Business of the Year” (Mid Valley) Bonta- “Small Business of the Year” (West Valley) Alpha Media- “Large Business of the Year” Robert S. Green Jr.- “President’s Award” Alex Haagen III- “Lifetime Achievement Award” Supervisor John J. Benoit- “Leadership Award”

Bass

7th Grade

Chance D.

Guitar

10th Grade

Christopher M.

Drums

10th Grade

Devon W.

Multiple

11th Grade

Edith A.

Vocals

11th Grade

Emily C.

Vocals

9th Grade

Erick A.

Guitar

11th Grade

Gaia C.

Drums

6th Grade

Hailey P.

Drums

10th Grade

Israel P.

Guitar

9th Grade

Jake C.

Bass

7th Grade

Jake S.

Guitar

8th Grade

Jason Z.

Guitar

8th Grade

Joelle B.

Vocals

8th Grade

Karaina P.

Vocals

8th Grade

Katrina M.

Vocals

7th Grade

Kayla C.

Vocals

10th Grade

Keyboard

8th Grade

Luke S.

Drums

5th Grade

Maleyna G.

Keyboard

7th Grade

Marypaz L.

Bass

9th Grade

Mason S.

Guitar

8th Grade

Mia M.

Vocals

8th Grade

Nathan C.

Guitar

9th Grade

Nicolas W.

Drums

9th Grade

Noah A.

Guitar

8th Grade

Roberto R.

Bass

11th Grade

Ryan M.

Bass

10th Grade

Sara R.

Vocals

9th Grade

Sarah F.

Guitar

10th Grade

Tarah R.

Vocals

7th Grade

Keyboard

9th Grade

Tiffany C.

CA Senator Jeff Stone

Empire Polo Club Founder Alex Haagen III

8th Grade

Brayden D.

Lauren V.

GCVCC President Josh Bonner

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Also new to the camp this year are 4 new instructors. Introducing Briana Tyson, a Nashville songwriter and vocalist, originally from Orange County; Coachella Valley native Tomas Granillo on drums and percussion who is the Music Director for the Boys & Girls Club Heatwave Jazz and Show Band; Nashville singer, songwriter and producer Noah Needleman who is internationally known for his work with Brett Young as well as original compositions featured in the 2016 Summer

Olympic Games; Guitarist and Songwriter Don Reed who has been teaching and recording for over 40 years with over 100 recording projects and is the head of the Songwriting Department at Idyllwild Arts Academy. 6 returning instructors, Deanna Bogart (piano, vocals, tenor sax); Abie Perkins (vocals, piano, sax, sound production); Humberto Vela (drums, percussion); Bill Saitta (bass); Calvin Williams (guitar) and Alex Rogers (guitar, drums, bass, music productions, recording) along with AMP’s Music Directors Bob Hamilton (guitar, banjo, curriculum coordinator) who has been on tour with International sensation Post Modern Jukebox and Will Sturgeon (vocals, guitar, bass, drums, production, songwriting, curriculum coordinator) whose band Brightener played at Coachella Music and Arts Festival and is currently completing his Masters of Music Education from Boston University. You can read more about the AMP staff online at www.ampcv.org/staff.

The summer camp will run 4 weeks from June 26 – July 21, 2017 with a showcase performance open to the public at Shadow Hills High School in Indio on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 4 p.m. Limited tickets will be available on the AMP website: www.ampcv.org.

AMP is a music education program whose goal is to enrich the lives of young musicians living in the Coachella Valley by fostering productivity and social responsibility through creativity, communication and collaboration in the development and enhancement of musical performance and concert production skills through participation in a “rock band” style educational setting. AMP is known for its outstanding summer program, featuring the Valley’s top musicians teaching, in small rock band format, the top young musicians in their performance and concert production skills through rehearsals, workshops, individual instruction, and live performances. Due to high demand, AMP has added an afterschool program to continue the rock band education and experience throughout the school year. The program was created in 2015 by a committee of volunteers involved with Coachella Valley Community Trust, and is made possible by seed funding from Goldenvoice. They are undergoing the process of creating their own 501(c)3 with its own board of directors, separate from CVCT. For more information about Academy of Musical Performance visit www.ampcv.org or call 760-537-5AMP (5267).

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June 29 to July 5, 2017

LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

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BY LISA MORGAN

ROSIE FLORES – A ROCKABILLY FILLY ON A WORKING GIRL’S GUITAR (PART ONE OF TWO) COMING TO PAPPY AND HARRIET’S, THURSDAY, JULY 6TH TICKETS $15

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f you closed your eyes when talking to Rosie Flores, you would likely assume you were talking to a hopeful 20 something-year-old about her musical dreams and ambitions, that is if it weren’t for the realization you are talking to a woman with decades in the business, who has been voted “Top 75 Greatest Female Guitarists of All Time,” by Venuszine, and is the recipient of “Best Female Honkytonk Artist” and “Best Female Rockabilly Artist” in the fan voted Ameripolitan Awards, not to mention a “Peabody Award.” Austin, Texas has even declared August 31st “Rosie Flores Day.” In an industry that has hardened the most acquiescent of souls, Flores seems unaffected, either by what some might call limited commercial success or by the enviable awards she has been the recipient of. There are no pretenses, no politically correct well-rehearsed answers. There is only the authentic love for the music dripping from an earnest and grateful heart excitedly wondering what the next musical adventure will hold. Open your eyes and you will start to believe that there is something in the Rockabilly water that has preserved this beautiful lady both inside and out.

After some notable success in her earlier years with bands Screaming Sirens and Rosie and her Screamers, it was Flores’ 1987 selftitled solo debut with the single, “Crying Over You,” that put her on the Billboard

charts for the first time. Since then, Flores has recorded ten additional solo albums and is on the precipice of releasing another, one that she considers “a gift” from the love and support surrounding her these days.

Throughout her pilgrimage, one could say that Rosie Flores has done as much for the great women in music that preceded her, as she has done for herself. Her 1995

release of Rockabilly Filly received major attention, and reintroduced Rockabilly pioneers Wanda Jackson and Janis Martin to audiences worldwide through their duets with Rosie. The release was followed up with a successful 1995 tour with Jackson.

In 2007, Flores brought Janis Martin to a recording studio in Blanco, Texas, to record what would be both Martin’s first solo album in thirty years as well as her last before succumbing to cancer. After the project was turned down by a number of record labels, Flores raised more than $16,000 on Kickstarter to release the album, which was titled Janis Martin: The Blanco Sessions.

Currently, Flores has a new album of her own that is being mastered in Los Angeles and is set to release near the end of this year. “This new album feels like a gift to me from the people around me who have shown me so much support,” shared Flores.

“People have told me that they want to support me because I’ve influenced so many women to play guitar; people whose names I can’t mention who felt this really needed to happen – they’ve all contributed.

We live in a society now where there are no record deals. You can’t ask your record company for 25k to produce a record. You have to find creative people around you to help make things happen. There a lot of good songs on it, and I’m very excited about it. I don’t think I’ve ever sang like I did

on this album; it’s a different voice. Kenny Vaughan (long-time member of Marty Stuart’s supporting band, The Fabulous Superlatives) and I trade guitar solos.

Charlie Sexton (guitarist for Bob Dylan’s backing band) came in and produced all the over dubs. There are eleven tracks on it that I am really proud of.”

Thursday, July 6th, Flores will be bringing her Rhythm Rockers (Greg Boaz on bass, Skip Edwards, who recorded with Dwight Yoakum, on keys, and Steve Mugalian on drums). She’ll be playing songs from her most recent album, Working Girls Guitar, an album she feels is “one of the best records I’ve ever recorded.” The record was a first for Flores as she is not only the producer, but is the only guitar player, which garnered feature stories in Guitar World, Premiere Guitar and Guitar Player.

Get your tickets for Thursday’s show while you can at www.pappyandharriets. com Space is limited and the show is expected to sell out. Tickets are general admission, first come, first serve. Tables are reserved for diners with reservation for second seating (after 7pm only).

Stay tuned, as I will be following up with Rosie on behalf of CV Weekly to announce the new record release along with some deeply honest conversations about being a woman in the music industry over the years.

THIRD ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY EXTRAVAGANZA, TUESDAY, JULY 4TH inside with $15,000 Stars & Stripes Hot Seats. Play slots or table games and you could win up to $1,000 in Paradise Cash Play. One lucky winner every 15 minutes, July 4, 9:30 p.m. to midnight. If your card is in, you could win! 21 and over only.

For those staying at home on July 4, the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa fireworks spectacular with synchronized music will be televised live on KPSE-TV with a rebroadcast at 10 p.m. and on KMIR at 11 p.m.

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oin the Independence Day extravaganza in Rancho Mirage.

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is hosting the third annual fireworks spectacular on July 4. Park and view the fireworks from the south lot of the casino.

Come out early and enjoy free live music in the south lot starting at 5:00 p.m. on July 4 with the award winning band, “Lisa and The Gents.” The fireworks, accompanied by synchronized music on The Eagle 106.9FM,

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will start at approximately 9:00 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome at this fun-filled evening for the whole family.

Admission and parking are free.

You can also enjoy an array of delectable delights in the Grand Palms Buffet for just $19.99. While it is usually closed on Tuesdays, in the spirit of American Independence, the Grand Palms Buffet will be open on July 4 for dinner from 4-9 p.m.

After the fireworks, bring the celebration

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You can also Join the All-American party earlier during the weekend with a free concert at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa with “The Boy Band Night” at 7:00 p.m. on July 3—all your favorite boy band songs performed live!

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is located at 32-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. For more information, please visit www.HotWaterCasino.com.

THEATRE

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BACKSTAGE JAZZ

June 29 to July 5, 2017

BY PATTE PURCELL

ACTRESS, PLAYWRIGHT, KRES MERSKY TO PERFORM “THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A. EINSTEIN” AT CVREP THE ART OF JAZZ – PAPARAZZI A DAY IN THE LIFE OF ALBERT EINSTEIN AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF HIS SECRETARY. JULY 21-JULY 23, 2017

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ots of exciting live theatre events are happening at The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) all summer long including, Actress/playwright, Kres Mersky’s, The Life and Times of A. Einstein, a solo-performance play written and soon to be performed by Ms. Mersky at The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) from July 21-23, 2017.

Directed by Paul Gersten, The Life and Times of A. Einstein is an off-beat comedy about a day in the life of the great scientist as seen through the eyes of his longtime “secretary/watchdog.”

The play features one character on stage, and that character is not Albert Einstein. It is rather Ellen Shoenhammer, his secretary, portrayed by playwright/performer Kres Mersky. Ellen, is more than Mr. Einstein’s secretary. She is his chauffeur, his bodyguard, and a liaison to the media, protecting his public image from scandal, and generally managing all of his business affairs.

The play takes place on Albert Einstein’s birthday. There’s a press conference for him, and he’s been unavoidably detained. Ellen, forced to address the reporters (who would physically be where the audience is) talks to them about her beloved boss, fielding questions and evading answers when necessary. She relates her long association with the Einstein family, how she met the great man and came to work for him, the departure from an ever-more-dangerous Berlin to work at Princeton University, and the extraordinary research that changed the way humanity perceives the entire universe.

Through the course of the play, the audience is given a substantive insight into one of the most extraordinary lives of the century just past, that of Albert Einstein, the man whose name is synonymous with genius.

The Life and Times of A. Einstein will be presented on Friday, July 21 and Saturday July 22, 2017 at 7 PM and on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2 PM at The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre located in the Atrium 69-930 Hwy 111 in Rancho Mirage. Tickets are $30. To order tickets or for more info, please call 760-2962966 or visit the website at www.cvrep.org.

CVRep will present other special performances throughout the summer, including additional Cabaret and Jazz performances, Dance, Classical Music Concerts, and more.

THE COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY THEATRE is a non-profit, professional regional theatre. It is the only theatre in the Coachella Valley that has Small Professional Theatre (SPT) status with Actor’s Equity.

CVREP MISSION STATEMENT: The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre is an educational and dramatic theater organization that presents innovative productions and children’s outreach programs designed to enrich the quality of life for Coachella Valley residents and visitors.

Kres Mersky: Actress / Playwright Kres Mersky hails from Altadena and lives with her husband/director Paul Gersten. As an actress, Kres has performed widely in film, theatre and television, appearing in such shows as Charlie’s Angels and The Practice. With an early and passionate interest in the life of the celebrated dancer, ISADORA DUNCAN, Kres created a one-woman set piece on Isadora’s life, which she is currently performing extensively at colleges, universities and theatres on the West Coast and in Canada. She also created another evening, At the Codfish Ball; a collection of characters written and adapted from contemporary fiction. Her first full length play, The Life and Times of A. Einstein, in which she also starred, is an off-beat comedy about a day in the life of the great scientist as seen through the eyes of his longtime “secretary/watchdog”, Ellen. A. Einstein has had several productions in Los Angeles; its second production was at the Mark Taper Forum. Kres has been nominated by the Mark Taper for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize in playwriting. Her second full length play, Algerian Romance was work-shopped at the Mark Taper Forum, and produced at Primary Stages in New York. Kres is currently in rehearsal with her third full length play, Flag Day, a comedy about an American family and their unexpected dinner guest. Her numerous one-acts are currently being performed in and around the U. S. She also has been a regular contributor to the new political magazine, Country Connections, writing film and theatre reviews as well as political commentary. Kres is also a painter and has had numerous solo and group exhibitions of her work. In addition, Kres has taught creative writing, acting and art in the L.A. Unified School district. Kres is a member of Theatre West, the Dramatist’s Guild and The Alliance of Los Angeles Playwrights.

Paul Gersten (Director) has directed commercials for thirty years in addition to directing plays at Theatre West in Los Angeles.

He has directed Kres Mersky in her one woman play Isadora Duncan: A Unique Recital.

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t was the hottest party in the desert! A sizzling 120 in the shade and the music and art inside were even hotter!

An RSVP only crowd of almost 400 attended ‘The Art of Jazz’ at Rebecca Fine Art Gallery in Cathedral City.

The very first “420 Industry Private Party” was replete with music and art lovers.

This upscale event featured 420 vendors who gave samples of their products to dispensary owners, management and patients with a medical marijuana card.

Alex Santana opened with his flamenco style guitar. Slim Man and his band with Greg Vail gave us some cool jazz with Tateng Katindig on keys and Nate Scott on drums. Grammy award winning producer Ronnie King tickled the keys with singer Keisha D on vocals.

Musician guests included John Stanley King, Michael D’Angelo, Denny Pezzin’, Mikole Kaar, and more. Coachella Valley Weekly Publisher Tracy Dietlin and Phil Lacombe attended.

We’d like to thank the sponsors for the event including Palm Springs Limousine, Renova Solar, Melissa Etheridge’s “Know Label” Cannabis Wine (tinctures), Incog Wellness Group, Coachella Valley Weekly, Triple J “Original Mini Joints,” Ablissbev CBD beverages & supplements, The 420 Kitchen California Light Works, Deborah Lynn Granillo, Braid Bar by DG Hair Stories (Hair braiding and glitter), Desert Zen Spa (chair massages and gift certificates). Thanks to Rebecca Pikus for hosting the event.

Here are some pictures of attendees.

Photos courtesy of Marco Najera.

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June 29 to July 5, 2017

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CONSIDER THIS LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE MCVIE SELF-TITLED (ATLANTIC RECORDS)

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ost people think of Fleetwood Mac as the quintessential California band, few remember that it began half a century ago as a British Blues combo.

Drummer Mick Fleetwood and bassist John McVie originally made their bones in John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, the seminal outfit served as a springboard for Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, (Cream), Andy Fraser (Free), and Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones) among others.

Mick and John officially broke away from Mayall in 1967, forming Fleetwood Mac. The ever-changing line-up featured some brilliant guitarists (Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer) and some less brilliant guitarists (Danny Kirwan, Bob Welch). In 1968 John McVie married Christine Perfect, formerly of Spencer Davis Group and Chicken Shack, and she joined the Mac on vocals and keys.

By 1974 the band had released nine albums and had relocated from chilly London to sunny Los Angeles. Mick was looking for a producer/ engineer and a recording studio and so he met up with Keith Olson at (the now legendary) Sound City, located deeep in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Van Nuys.

As a sample of his work, Keith played Mick Buckingham Nicks, an album he had recorded at Sound City the year before with the talented duo originally from Northern California. Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks had met in high school in Atherton, a small town near San Jose. They were a part of the Bay Area band Fritz, opening for Summer Of Love luminaries like Jefferson Airplane and Big Brother And The Holding Company.

After a few years Lindsey and Stevie became romantically involved and moved to L.A. Their self-titled debut was released in 1973 and completely ignored by radio, the industry and music fans.

Mick Fleetwood not only loved Keith Olson’s production, he also loved Buckingham Nicks’ music. So much so that he invited the couple to join Fleetwood Mac. In 1975 the newly minted quintet released their second self-titled album, Fleetwood Mac. Lindsey, Stevie and Christine had each contributed original songs, and the record slowly began to climb the charts. Three singles hit the Top

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20 and the album hit #1 on the Top 200. The only record to eclipse its sales was Peter Frampton’s live juggernaut, Frampton Comes Alive.

Two years later, Fleetwood Mac doubled down on the winning formula of Fleetwood Mac, releasing Rumours. Although the McVies’ were divorcing and Lindsey and Stevie had suffered an acrimonious split, the emotional sturm und drang fueled their art.

Lindsey emerged as the band’s sonic architect.

Like his hero, Beach Boy mastermind Brian Wilson, he was equal parts adventuresome and meticulous.

Something of a sun-kissed soap opera, Rumours couched scathing lyrics like “Loving you isn’t the right thing to do…packing up, shacking up’s all you want to do” in impossibly catchy, hook-filled melodies. The record spawned four hit singles and remained #1 on the album charts until the advent of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. It has since gone on to sell 40 million copies and is the second best-selling album in history.

Although they continued to make amazing records, like 1979’s Tusk and 1982’s Mirage, their multi-platinum success allowed the band members to indulge themselves creatively and pharmaceutically. In 1981 Lindsey, Mick and Stevie all released solo records, but only Stevie’s came close to matching Rumours’ epic sales. Christine released a solo effort in 1984.

By 1987, Fleetwood Mac was more of a business than a band. That year their Tango In The Night album sold well, but it’s sound was slick and polished. The endearing rough edges that gave their ‘70s albums character had been scrubbed clean. Even though he committed to a tour, Lindsey quit the band before it began.

He insisted he felt creatively stifled in the group, placing commercial expectations above his more creative impulses. Stevie Nicks left in 1991 and Christine McVie soon followed suit.

Although the band reconvened for Bill Clinton’s inauguration, (the Mac song, “Don’t Stop” had become his campaign anthem), it wasn’t until 1997 that the most successful iteration of the band reformed. They recorded The Dance, live in front of an invitation-only audience. The unpluggy-ish album returned the band to superstar status and they toured together for the next year. But it was the last time Christine McVie would play with the band until 2014.

As a quartet, Fleetwood Mac recorded a new studio album, Say You Will in 2003.

They toured sporadically, Lindsey and Stevie, and occasionally Mick, continued to make solo albums. In 2013, Christine had recently conquered a fear of flying and felt comfortable joining Mick Fleetwood’s Blues Band on stage in Maui. A few months later she joined Fleetwood Mac on stage during their performance at the 02 Arena in London.

Less than a year later, it was announced that she was rejoining Fleetwood Mac. Tour dates sold out in minutes.

Mick hinted that a new Fleetwood Mac

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album and tour would be imminent, and Lindsey concurred. He and Christine began writing songs separately at a furious clip.

But this time Stevie Nicks was the hold out, alternately insisting she was saving her songs for a new solo effort, or pointing out that studio time with the Mac has always been combative at best, and she wasn’t willing to subject herself to the turmoil.

But Lindsey and Christine were pleased with the music they created and decided to turn their efforts into a duets album. After a few months at Village Recorders in L.A. (in, coincidently, the same studio they recorded Tusk nearly 40 years ago), they collaborated together and the result is the just released Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie, which debuted in the Top 20 on the Billboard album chart.

The album gets off to a tentative start with “Sleeping Around The Corner.” Ringing guitar chords wash over bubbling percussion and pulsating keys. Initially, Lindsey’s vocals scratchy and raspy until Christine’s dulcet tones join him on the chorus. The cryptic lyrics seem alternately about illegal immigration, an illicit assignation or a pledge of romantic commitment.

Three of the songs here are straight ahead collaborations, which is a first for this pair.

On “Feel About You” Christine handles lead vocals. A chugging rhythm, hiccup-y synth accents and twinkling guitar add ballast to this buoyant tune. Lindsey’s layered Doo-Wop style backing vocals cushion Christine’s sweet soprano as she croons “You’re honey in my tea, your jam it tastes the sweetest to me, this love I feel for you I can’t conceal.”

“Red Sea” locks into a loping mid-tempo groove, as lush vocals and plaintive guitar intertwine. The lyrics are tinged with romantic regret over a failed relationship; “Slowly breaks the dawn again, heralded by the sun, my favorite time of day or so I thought when we began/My mind is filled with journeys echoed with your smile, no, you won’t take that away from me even if you tried.”

“Too Far Gone” is particularly wonderful, a return to the spiky eccentricities that made the “Tusk” such an enduring classic. Stinging, serpentine guitar riffs coil around buzzing bass lines, soulful keys and kinetic percussive blasts that detonate like smart bombs. The melody shares some musical DNA with the old Mac chestnut, “World Turning.” Lindsey’s overdubbed guitar army, crackles with

electricity, its caustic crustiness only slightly mitigated by Christine’s sweet n’ sour vocals.

Lindsey’s solo compositions take up the most space on the record, which isn’t a surprise, in the world of Fleetwood Mac he has always been the most prolific and experimental writer. The percolating “In My World” is powered by rippling castanet-like percussion and shimmery, incandescent guitar. The lyrics feel like a catalogue of platitudes until the listener zeroes in on this explicitly political couplet “Fare, farewell liberty, maybe we’re lost without the cost of who we used to be.”

Ironically, Lindsey’s guitar is the real star on “Love Is Here To Stay.” The melody is Elizabethan and Folky, his vocal delivery both courtly and articulate, and Christine’s honeyed harmonies add to the song’s sleek patina. But it’s his liquid arpeggios that steal the show. Feathery filigrees cascade over light percussive touches and a handclap rhythm. it’s simply a gorgeous song.

The thwacking drum beat that opens “Lay Down For Free” echoes the quirky Dream Pop of his first solo single, “Trouble,” (all that’s missing is his manic count-off of “two-a-threea-four”). But the track quickly downshifts, showcasing a kinder, gentler Lindsey. The tune is anchored by pinging synths, a plinky toy piano and a percussive crunch. As their ethereal vocals intertwine as he insists he won’t surrender his dignity and “lay down for free.”

Other interesting tracks include Lindsey’s breezy “On With The Show” and Christine’s aching piano ballad, “Game Of Pretend.”

On the latter, it’s heartening to note her voice remains virtually unchanged from the Rumours days.

Christine has the final word with the autumnal closer, “Carnival Begins.” Propelled by a chunky backbeat, roiling bass lines, fluttery keys and Lindsey’s tensile guitar, the melody is plaintive and her vocals yearning. A quiescent end to a record laced with surprises.

While Christine stayed in her lane, handling vocals and keys, Lindsey is all over the road, (in a good way), tackling guitars, keys, bass, drums and vocals. Last, but not least, grounding Buckingham McVie’s ambitious flights of fancy are Mick Fleetwood on drums and percussion and John McVie on bass.

This duo doesn’t position themselves as a Johnny & June, George & Tammy, or even a Sonny & Cher. Lindsey and Christine sing with each other, not to each other. But what they lack in romantic frisson they make up for with an easy-going camaraderie.

For all intents and purposes, this is as much a Fleetwood Mac Album as Say You Will was 14 years ago. That said, it’s a winning effort, leaning closer to the glossy Mirage, than the roughhewn Rumours. To paraphrase “Casablanca,” it feels like the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

ART SCENE

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June 29 to July 5, 2017

BY ANGELA VALENTE ROMEO

ERIC SCHWABEL AND THE FERTILE DESERT

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his valley attracts so many visionaries.

Eric Schwabel: Fertile Desert, presented in conjunction with Joshua Tree Stonewall Remembrance Days and Bruce Bibby/ Ted Casablanca Gallery continues to make that point.

Eric made a mark as a photographer shooting everyone from Chris Pine to Kirk Douglas. He is a much sought after commercial photographer as well. In 2009, Eric’s first monograph, Shooting Male, was published to rave reviews. He followed that in 2010 with his creation of The Human Light Suit, a 10-year photographic portrait survey of the Burning Man Project, which remains underway through 2020.

But his latest body of work, Fertile Desert is a departure. With this work Eric places mysterious figures covered in body paint in the desert. The burning question is why.

AVR: This work is really a big departure from what people may expect from you. Do you feel it’s a leap into unknown territory or are you working out this work as just a natural progression from your photography?

Eric: “This project felt more like “getting back to my roots” or “back to what I love” than anything. My very first publication was a series of nude portraits that I shot in-and-around my college, Rochester Institute of Technology. That series was more about juxtaposition. I think the biggest change with this work is that it’s much more personal. I’ve been working as a commercial and celebrity photographer for a number of years.

This work wasn’t about anyone else’s needs: no clients or art directors, it was simply what I wanted to put out there.”

AVR: The High Desert has some interesting locales. For you what came first: the concept that fit into the locale or a locale that created the concept?

Eric: “The concept came first for this project, which is a change for me from recent years. It was a very focused direction, but the concept was about the desert… so maybe they both happened at the same time.”

AVR: Do you see this installation as a new direction?

Eric: “I see this work as a turning point. I never expected to be a gallery-showing artist. In fact, I never wanted to be an artist at all, I very specifically sought out commercial applications for photography when I started: my BFA is in advertising photography. But the longer I worked in the industry, the more I realized that the only way to sustain my happiness is to be in a constant state of creation. I became a full-time citizen of Yucca Valley in the middle of making this work, and just being away from my ‘financial base’

to a place that has become my creative home definitely switched something back on in my brain.”

AVR: Do you consider yourself controversial?

Eric: “I may be controversial, but I’m not sure how much that is reflected in my work. In the age of Facebook, it has been challenging to show the more controversial work because it is censored on most of the social media networks, and that’s the primary place people get to see my work. In the past, I would seek out controversy, and I think that probably helped my career, but this work in particular is about sharing my vision of the world around me.

Most of the people who will see this show already live in the desert and have an appreciation for it. But I hope that people will get a sense, even subconsciously, of how connected to our natural environment we are, how beautiful it is, and how much life is here in the desert. With this body of work, I wanted to feel like, if you blinked, or if you weren’t paying attention, you’d never see these scenes, like maybe there is more beauty and wonder around us than we see, until those moments when we stop and are present in our environment.”

One can only imagine the next step in Eric’s journey. The brilliance of vision – I can hardly wait for the next installment.

For more about Eric Schwabel visit www. schwabelstudio.com.

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June 29 to July 5, 2017

PET PLACE

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BY JANET McAFEE

JULY 4TH SAFETY FOR FLUFFY & FIDO!

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e humans happily celebrate our nation’s Independence Day this week with fun, food, and fireworks. As we barbeque in the backyard with friends, it might be tempting to include our four-legged family members. However, the 4th of July is the worst day of the year for our canine and feline friends. The loud noise from fireworks is extremely painful to dogs’ ears. The bangs, explosions, bright lights, and sirens create fear and confusion for both dogs and 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 more end up as strays in our public shelters. Dogs in their frenzy from fireworks will jump tall fences that ordinarily contain them. Sadly, many shelters euthanize more animals this week to create room for the anticipated holiday influx. Owner turn-ins are the first to be euthanized as they know no one is coming for them. Shelter workers are bracing for a large influx over the 4-day holiday weekend.

WALK YOUR DOGS BEFORE THE FIREWORKS BEGIN, AND KEEP ALL PETS SECURELY INSIDE THE HOUSE UNTIL THE

MEET GEORGE This sweet Lab/Shepherd mix boy was left outside to suffer in 120 degree weather by the ambulance office in Coachella.

He is now at the county shelter, Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms. Turns out he is microchipped and was adopted from there as a tiny puppy in 2009. Owners contacted, but did not want him back! This lovely sweet 75-lb boy will give kisses if you visit him. Contact shelter (760) 343-3644, www.rcdas.org , refer to dog ID#A0610786.

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NIGHT AND FIREWORKS ARE COMPLETELY OVER. Because the holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, revelers will set off fireworks during the long 4 day weekend.

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 and keep out the bright firework flashes.

Be careful when the front door opens. Your pet is already under stress and he is more likely to dart out an open door or window.

You may want to purchase rescue remedy or other calming supplements from a pet specialty shop.

Consider purchasing a Thundershirt for your pup, a gentle garment designed to reduce anxiety. Provide your pet with a new toy such as a Kong with their favorite treats inside.

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. Don’t let guests give them “people food” treats. 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 and www.rcdas. org. The Palm Springs shelter is located at 4575 Mesquite in Palm Springs, (760) 4165719 and www.psanimalshelter.org. Both shelters have wonderful adoptable animals seeking homes where they can celebrate every holiday with you.

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

Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

BY RICK RIOZZA

MY SHERRY AMOUR

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erhaps the most misunderstood wine in town is Sherry. The “real” stuff is produced in the south of Spain and comes in far more different styles than the average wine drinker realizes. Problem is: your “average” vino lover probably doesn’t have even one bottle on the shelf and they’re not rushing to remedy or rectify that situation. ♫ “Oh Sherry... Sherry baby” ♫ Oftentimes, Sherry, Madeira, and Port are lumped together into some type of dessert wine category. And these wines do indeed provide some astonishing sweet treats! As a collector of Vintage Port and Madeira back in the day, I was quick to discern the different qualities of the three SMPs—learning especially the various types of Sherry out on the market, from the very light & dry fino, to the Sherry Cream dessert type. We’ll discuss these distinctions a bit later.

But even I was out of the loop a year or so ago, when I tasted through a collection of Sherries. At the tasting, Ricco Gallardo, one of our valley’s wine wise guys, represents Authentic Wines Selections, out of Berkeley Cal. AWS has a domestic and international wine portfolio that is one of the best.

The venue for the tasting was held at Italian-chic restaurant, Il Corso, there on El Paseo in Palm Desert. Enjoying the good life of wine and relaxation, Ricco opened a bottle of Leyendo fino Sherry to sample. Honestly, I hadn’t enjoyed a fino in some time; I usually will pick up a bottle of a sweeter sherry

around winter holidays. The chilled fino appeared refreshing and inviting with is cool faint green white color—like a Sauvignon Blanc.

And expecting a Sauv Blanc type flavor profile was a big mistake. Okay—maybe it had a light-bodied touch, but the fino came out of left field. It was like a surprise assault on my California senses: Bone dry, salty, pungent, savory, musky, nutty—geez!—if I hadn’t seen Ricco uncork the bottle, I would have thought someone had left it open in the ocean and it had just floated back in.

But mea culpa—my bad: for the true fino connoisseur, it was an excellent bottle!

I had to volunteer myself to the back of the wine classroom. I needed to take Sherry Wine 101 over again. How embarrassing: a wine columnist failing to discern the umamicontextual flavor of a fine bottle of fino sherry.

Of course I’ve recovered from all that and am doing just ducky, thank you. But I’m here to save you readers from that awkward

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moment of prejudging; and, onto an appearance and position of a knowledgeable and lovable wine snob! Further, you may well be the hit of your neighborhood when you properly introduce the chilled refreshing finos to all your friends partying in the heat of the desert.

Sherry is made primarily from the Palomino grape. The winemaking techniques are complicated, unique and traditional.

Sherry is a fortified wine, meaning neutral spirits are added to the wine after fermentation to add to the alcohol content usually to 15% Most of you wine enthusiasts have heard of the sherry solera aging system , whereby newer wines are gradually mixed with older wines to produce a sherry encompassing many different vintages to create a consistent style, very similar to the method used to produce non-vintage Champagne styles.

Pretty much any article or story on Sherry wine always shows a picture of a group of stacked barrels left out in the sun where

they blend the top tier after older wine has been transferred down to the next, and so on, with blended wine from the bottom tier withdrawn for bottling.

A Fino Sherry is the lightest style that is famously produced in the Spanish Jerez [Hereth] de la Frontera region. Its aging, from around three to six years, takes place entirely under layers of natural forming yeasts, known as flor, shielding the wine from oxidation;. This flor shapes the fino in every manner, from its delicate texture to its pungent aromas and flavors alongside its austere dryness.

Other styles of sherry that you’ll see on the labels are Manzanilla, which is made in the fino style, but the location of the bodegas, near the sea, give it a distinctive regional character, with bright sea salt and citrus notes.

Amontillado also starts off as a fino, but after five or six years, the flor dies and is filtered out. The wine then continues aging oxidatively. This style picks up notes of walnut, bitter almond and dried orange and is generally bottled at 16 percent to 20 percent alcohol. Oloroso is another great style of sherry that comes both dry and sweet and picks up dark colors and rich flavors from its own style of oxidation The sweeter sherries are made from the Pedro Ximénez grape. We’ll get to those later in the year around the holidays, when the wines are best enjoyed.

But let’s get back to the fino. It’s an entrancing and intriguing wine that at first may bewilder, but perhaps will be your next best bud to get you through the hot desert days. Currently I’m enjoying the Williams & Humbert’s Pando Fino Jerez at around $15.

Wine Spectator recently gave it 89 points stating, “Open-knit and refreshing, with lemon pith, talc and bitter almond notes streaking through, ending with a bone-dry, taut finish. Drink now.”

Crazy taste profile—yeah? Pair this fino with almonds, ham, olives, seafood & shellfish with fresh lemons, and, charcuterie.

The Pando was fantastic with split pea soup!

Cheers!

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MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 TBA 5-8pm 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 DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 TBA 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Ted Z and The Wranglers 9pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Debby Holiday: A Benefit for the American Cancer Society 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 212 Band 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 7-10pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Carmens 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Hotwyre 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Pat Rizzo & Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TJ’S; PD; 760-345-6744 TBA 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE; MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 The Rick Whitfield Band 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTE FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Meet the Corwins 5:30pm, The John Stanley King Show 8pm WANG’S IN THE DESERT; PS; 760-325-9264 Karaoke 8:30pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 TBA 6-10pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-932-4300 Bo & The Busdrivers 8pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 Rob Martinez and Todd Ashley ft. Lisa LaFaro Weselis 6:30-10pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Rose Mallett 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 9pm

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GOOD GRUB

BY DENISE ORTUNO NEIL

TAMPICO MEAT MARKET, A MEXICAN FOOD GEM

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ith a home style feel, Tampico Meat Market in La Quinta provides specialty market items and with its in house kitchen, is a Mexican food gem!

Tampico Meat Market sits at the base of the La Quinta Cove, which suits the market, lending to its small town appeal. The spot has long been in market mode for several decades, but nothing like it is now. Opened three years ago by current owner John Atallah, the market has quickly become a local favorite, providing a quick shop, and excellent homemade Mexican food.

John Atallah is no stranger to markets, or taqueria’s, managing both businesses throughout his career. So when he came to know about the opportunity to take over the spot, he didn’t hesitate to acquire it.

The market itself sells a variety of Mexican specialty items. Customers can find everything from fresh produce, to tortillas, homemade salsas, beans, beverages and so much more. The relevant meat case reminds customers that it is a meat market, offering an impressive array of meat, chicken and even seafood.

The market makes it easy for their customers to prepare dishes at home if they choose, with their pre-marinated meats.

They have everything that you would need to make a very impressive Mexican feast in your own kitchen, you could even take the credit if you wanted (but who would do such a thing?). For those of us who just want to eat and go, Tampico Meat Market is happy to oblige with a viable menu of Mexican favorites.

I came to know of the glorious food at Tampico Meat Market when my boyfriend brought home some food from there one evening. Knowing my love for pork inspired burritos, he gleefully brought home one of their Chili Verde Burrito’s. It was on the ample side, well enough for us to share.

The pork was tender, and the Verde sauce was spiced perfectly…the whole burrito was lovingly balanced.

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Since then, I have come to notice that the food at Tampico Meat Market follows a consistent balanced trend. I’ve had the pleasure of enjoying their chicken tacos, and most recently, the Carnitas Burrito (love my pork). When I ordered my Carnitas Burrito, I didn’t make any modifications, I just let them make it how they make it. It came stuffed with the beautiful Carnitas, velvety beans, rice, onions and cilantro. All stuffed in a comfortably tailored flour tortilla. As I made my way through it, I couldn’t help but notice that I was making a yummy sound with every bite…that’s when you know that you’re into something good.

There are many items at the Tampico Meat Market to indulge in. Besides the Carintas and Chili Verde Burrito, they have Chicken, Carne Asada, Chili Colorado, Al Pastor and for those who are adventurous, a Lengua Burrito. Their menu also features Tacos, Quesadillas, Tostadas, Sopas, Nachos and some seafood dishes. On Saturdays and Sundays, they even offer Menudo.

The Market is opened daily from 7am to 9pm, with the kitchen closing at 8pm.

Although there are some outdoor tables, the market lacks alternative seating, making it more of a to-go scenario.

Tampico Meat Market in the La Quinta Cove is a convenient little specialty market, and makes some of the best Mexican food in the Coachella Valley. It is a tasty gem indeed!

Tampico Meat Market is located at 78100 Calle Tampico, La Quinta 92253 760771-2777.

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SCREENERS

METAL MONSTER MAYHEM NOW PLAYING:

TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT Really loud and mostly incoherent, this ridiculous fifth entry in the lucrative giant fighting robot franchise offers a whopping surfeit of admittedly impressive – and most definitely eye-popping computer driven effects -- especially when experienced on the biggest screens in ultra sharp Imax 3D format and accompanying immersive sound design. But still, this is nothing less than a mind-numbing fiasco.

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No. 271

I defy anyone (email me) to explain the plot. There’s a prologue of sorts set in the Middle Ages with a fun cameo (?) by the venerable Knights of the Round Table.

There’s some welcome comic relief with a bit by a drunken Merlin (Stanley Tucci) and the Transformers. Oh, you didn’t know they were contemporaries? There’s a shift in time to the present day where we meet an eccentric English Lord (Anthony Hopkins) desperately hunting a magic object that wound up in Mark Wahlberg’s junkyard.

How convenient is that!

Kinda cool flashbacks include a Transformer battle with the Nazis and another fight at Stonehenge!

Amidst the mob of new and returning characters, there’s comely Oxford professor Viviane Izabella (Laura Haddock).

Does it really matter that this is a mess of a movie? No critical bashing can keep the fans away from a cool theater on a scorching day.

Returning director Michael Bay delivers the promise of the poster and trailers.

Spoiler alert -- the world is once again saved when the fierce metal crunching good and evil robot carnage finally subsides. The human live action or voice cast includes

Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Laura Haddock, Josh Duhamel, John Goodman and Tyrese Gibson.

NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: THE VALACHI PAPERS (1972)

Director Terence Young’s fast-paced, gripping, shocking and absolutely true gangland thriller, based on Peter Maas’s best-selling book, recounts the story of mob “button man” Joe Valachi, (Charles Bronson), who, after being sentenced to a prison term of 15 years, turns informant when he learns the top Mafia capo Vito Genovese (Lino Ventura) has put a $100,000 contract out on his life.

Valachi reveals the innermost workings of the Cosa Nostra, culminating in his galvanizing testimony before a senate subcommittee on organized crime. For me and many other readers this tome was very hard to put down – both physically and critically.

Variety called it “a hard-hitting, violence-ridden documented melodrama of the underworld covering more than three decades.” If you missed this on it’s initial release and if a classic crime drama that pays its dues to the golden age of Warner Bros. gangster movies is of interest, you will not be disappointed.

Bronson portrays his character’s climb up the mafia ladder with style and that cold sense of menace for which he’s best known. His transition from punk to fullfledged gangster over the course of the brutal narrative is masterfully played with a sense of chilling authenticity. Co-stars Lino Ventura, Jill Ireland and Joseph Wiseman keep it real. Riz Ortolani composed the effective score. Bronson’s at his best here.

If you’re a fan of this iconic actor, this beautiful hi-def transfer is one to see again or for the first time. Twilight Time Movies.

(Limited Edition 3,000 units).

SNAKE IN THE EAGLE’S SHADOW & THE DRUNKEN MASTER (1978) 2016 honorary Academy Award® winner Jackie Chan headlines a high-flying, highenergy double feature of the two landmark films Hong King martial- which introduced him to fans worldwide as a graceful master of kung-fu combat and dexterously delightful, and dangerous, comic stunt work.

Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow is set in a world of rival martial arts schools. Chan, an amiable if beleaguered student, uses comedy, physical grace, and alwayssurprising stunts. See the birth of a superstar.

The genius of Drunken Master lies in its impossible seeming kinetics that are made believable. This old-school “chop socky” classic is pure entertainment for new and older fans of all ages.

Chan became an international star via this pair of Hong Kong kung-fu comedy classics. Both feature Chan as an initially bumbling but finally brilliant martial artist.

For thee knowing, each film spotlight fresh refinements on Chan’s still developing style that combines acrobatic fighting, comic timing, the use of madly improvised weapons, and innovative stunts -- all of course performed by the daring Chan himself. Twilight Time Movies. (Limited Edition) Comments? robinesimmons@aol.com

BOOK REVIEW

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS

SUMMER READING: TAKE A TRIP WITH A BOOK

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ith these recent recordbreaking temperatures, there is no doubt that summer has officially arrived! Whether you are headed to the beach, the mountains or a near-by cooling center, this is a great time to chill with a book.

One of the best things about summer reading is that it’s the perfect season to revisit a favorite book, pick up a missed classic you always wanted to read, indulge in a “trashy” novel, enjoy a sequel, or select a new bestseller right from the shelves of your preferred bookseller. It’s all good! Summer reading is for fun and it’s a great way to survive the long hot days!

Here are some new tomes to inspire you to get excited about spending time with interesting characters in unexpected places encountering challenging situations.

Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz (HarperCollins, 339 pages) is a throwback to the great Agatha Christie whodunits. The Poirot-like investigator, Atticus Pünd, finds it mysterious that a dedicated cleaning lady ended up dead in a room locked from the inside at the Saxon-on-Avery’s Pye Hall.

Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan (Knopf Doubleday, 416 pages) begins with the death of a family’s matriarch. As the heirs gather from around the globe, the

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Shang-Young clan fights over their privilege and property.

The Fallen: A Quinn Colson Novel by Ace Atkins (Penguin, 368 pages) is the seventh in the series of the unorthodox Mississippi Sheriff. Once again, Quinn teams up with the tough and tenacious Lillie Virgil to find bank robbers, but like always, there’s the local politicians and mafia getting in the way.

The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen (Grove Atlantic, 224 pages), the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Sympathizer -- which is now in paperback and perfect for pool-side reading -- tells several stories of characters who have lived life as both Americans and Vietnamese – not such an easy adaptation as they struggle between the two very different worlds.

Leopard at the Door by Jennifer McVeigh (Penguin, 400 pages) is set in 1950s Kenya, where a young woman returns after

boarding school in England to find the country in political turmoil. She decides to take a harrowing stand against racism, and her family.

Old Bones: A Detective Sarah Alt Novel

by Trudy Nan Boyce (Penguin, 352 pages), police and racism collide in this timely mystery set in Atlanta. After the discovery of a decayed body, detective “Salt,” finds herself caught in the middle of a peaceful demonstration when it turns deadly.

Author Nan Boyce is a former Atlanta Police Department veteran.

Testimony by Scott Turow (Grand Central, 496 pages) is about a retired prosecutor who is reevaluating his life and career when he’s asked to help in an International Criminal Court case prosecuting crimes against humanity during the Bosnian war.

This legal thriller takes the protagonist to Holland, Bosnia and Washington DC as he investigates the vanishing of an entire Roma village a decade earlier.

Hum if You Don’t Know the Words by Bianca Marais (Penguin, 432 pages) is told by two women who have been significantly affected by South Africa’s brutal Apartheid.

Although their suffering is similar, their journeys are quite different.

Whether you have a major trip planned this summer or not, reading can take you to the most exotic and fascinating places.

Not only can you visit a different part of the world and discover new cultures, but you can also time travel and meet intriguing, dangerous and compelling characters along the way.

Share what you’re reading with me this summer: heidi@coachellavalleyweekly.com

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

HOT+DRY+4TH OF JULY=TROUBLE!

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t doesn’t take much to figure out this 4th of July will be very dangerous,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It will be a long 4th of July weekend. Hillsides along with vacant lots and fields are full of ripe, dry fuels that can be easily ignited with just a spark.

The good news is many communities are banning fireworks; the bad news is 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 re-light 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 www.fireworkssafety.org for additional safety information and a safety quiz.

Drive safe, be patient and Happy 4th of July!

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HADDON LIBBY

LAWYERING

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hen a Gallup Poll asked Americans to rank the ‘trust and honesty’ of people in various professions, lawyers ranked near the bottom with only 18% of Americans holding favorable views. A subset that consists mostly of lawyers (aka Congress) had the lowest favorable ratings at 8%. For comparison, nurses came in first with 84% viewing them favorably.

Our negative opinion of the legal profession dates back to colonial Connecticut and Virginia where lawyers were prohibited. The first lawyer in America, Thomas Lechford, did not do the profession any favors when he was disbarred for jury tampering back in the 1600s.

It was not until the mid to late 1800s when the United States got its first law schools although there was no formal testing system until the start of the 1900s.

Fast forward to modern day America and all attorneys must pass State Bar exams to practice in a state.

At the most recent sitting for the California State Bar this year, only 34.5% of all test takers passed the exam. These numbers are skewed toward making the pass rate look higher than it is as the State Bar excludes those who do not finish the test from ratios.

For comparison, if California adopted a passing score that was the same as New York

(which is essentially the average passing score for all states), 87% of all California test takers would pass. This means that nearly 1,800 people who failed in California who would have passed in most states.

Looking outside of the legal field, the pass rate for doctors taking a medical exam is 90%.

Should becoming an attorney be tougher than becoming a doctor?

Twenty of twenty-one accredited law school deans in California have written to the California Supreme Court complaining about a “draconian” testing approach that a former dean of the Stanford Law School could not pass on her first attempt.

When the executive director of the California State Bar, Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker, was asked by the California State Assembly’s Judiciary Committee as to why California has higher score requirements than any state except for Delaware, Ms.

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

DON’T GET A 4TH OF JULY DUI

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uly 4th is upon us, meaning parties and drinking...and consuming more beers or Tequila than you realized.

There are many checkpoints on celebratory holidays. Some of you or your friends will be stopped and arrested for a DUI. So do yourself a favor and DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE or TEXT. Call a Taxi or Uber.......it is a lot cheaper than calling me.

Drivers believe they were “not drunk” and should win their case because they did not deserve to be arrested. The reality of life is that you do not have to be drunk, you merely have to be under the influence. That is a function of how many drinks you consumed and how much alcohol was in each drink ...as well as the time lapse and your weight.

Failure to immediately give the officer your license, registration and insurance may lead to a separate Misdemeanor arrest. The officer will comment in the report on how the driver spent a lot of time “fumbling in their purse/wallet”. This suggests to the officer that the driver may be under the influence.

Field Sobriety and Breath tests at the scene are optional as are the questions.

They can only hurt your case. Many lawyers believe that taking a Blood Test at the police station or hospital is preferable. Arguably with the passage of time, the breath reading will decrease by the time the blood is drawn...........unless the driver just chugged a drink and the alcohol had not yet gotten into the blood system. The average driver is not aware that it takes about an hour for the alcohol to go into your blood stream and an hour to come out............but now YOU DO!

Parker said, “there is no good answer” and that it was due to tradition.

Many believe that the high score is not due to tradition but a way to form a protectionist barrier that limits the number of attorneys practicing in the state.

Additionally, they cite a poor policing effort against large firms known to ‘play loosely’ with the law.

Those looking to reform the testing process believe that the exam needs to move away from its current ‘pure memorization’ approach toward one that tests the student’s ability to do legal research.

While the State Supreme Court may have agreed to study the issue, many believe that accredited law schools will lodge a lawsuit against the State Bar. Each law school dean believes that the current test and its low pass rate do not create a better pool of lawyers but a better group of test takers who do not know the law any better than many of those who fail.

As it relates to policing efforts, critics complain that larger firms that ‘play loosely’ with the law are seldom penalized. Taking a quick look at our local legal professionals, only Daryl L. Binkley of Palm Desert was disbarred this year following 14 counts of misconduct. Two attorneys have had their licenses suspended: George S. Wass as he repeatedly failed to provide proof that he passed a professional responsibility exam, and; Barbara A. Bell of La Quinta following her conviction for driving drunk without a

If the officer smells alcohol on your breath and he will ask you where and how much alcohol you consumed. However, the “Dose Makes the Poison!” In other words it’s the Amount of Alcohol, NOT the Number of Drinks that are Important.

Clients swear they only had one drink but the legal system looks at the total amount of alcohol not the number of drinks. One drink is 12 oz. beer, 4 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of alcohol. Thus when someone uses a red Costco 16 oz. cup and fills the cup with Vodka and tops it off with OJ they are consuming 10-12 ounces of alcohol or 10-12 drinks.

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driver’s license and with children in the car.

Jose A. Rodriguez of Coachella received a Public Reprisal as part of a disciplinary hearing for “harassing the opposing parties” and failing to pay $3,000 in fines related to that conduct. There are no instances of lawyers at larger firms in the valley facing penalties of any kind.

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The law looks at whether the driver is Driving Under the Influence and the term Drunk Driving is a misnomer as one does NOT have to be drunk. IF one has a .08 reading they are arguably under the influence and the burden falls back upon the driver to prove s/he was not under the influence.

Though I am sometimes referred to as a DUI defense lawyer, I choose to not view my clients as criminals. I prefer to view them and more importantly to treat them as good, honest people that have found themselves in a scary, isolated and unfortunate situation.

If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw. com.

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SPORTS SCENE

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BY FLINT WHEELER

CAUTIOUS EXCITEMENT IN LAKER LAND - THANKS TO MAGIC..

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oments after the Los Angeles Lakers selected UCLA guard Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 overall pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft, Ball’s outspoken father, LaVar, made a bold proclamation on national television.? “He has the talent to be an All-Star”. In a single breath, Johnson anointed Ball “the new face of the Lakers” and “the guy who will lead us back to where we want to get to”. “I’m not insane. I know it’s going to take time to build and we’re building, but when we get the right people in here, we’re going to win”.

Hall of Fame basketball player Magic Johnson, who is the new president of basketball operations for the Lakers, said last month that he would not let such controversies dissuade the team from picking Lonzo Ball and held true to his word in Thursday’s draft.

Those moves should give the Lakers close to $60 million in significant cap room next summer - enough to potentially sign two max-salary players.

“Magic Johnson is one of the greatest players to ever play... he’s the best point guard to ever play, so I can learn a lot of things from him.” Lonzo Ball said.

“I talked about that with coach Walton.

The right people are in charge” he continued

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on via the ESPN draft Podcast. This made me smile. An athlete finally saying he’s got a lot to learn and will look up to the players before him to help guide the way. Smart and mature. Players that are chosen number two overall are expected to be cornerstone players for the next decade. Ball was asked about what will be different next summer,

since he’s essentially betting on himself to turn their fortunes around.

During the Laker media day Ball continued with his humble appreciation of his storied surroundings. When asked “What it feels like to be a Laker”, Ball looked up at the rafters and the retired jerseys of former legends. “Baylor, Goodrich, AbdulJabbar, O’Neal, Worthy, West. Johnson. Do you see it? Okay, then. We’re fine. We want expectations. I’m happy. I’m excited.

This is what 76ers, Lakers fans have waited for.”

Distractions from the Lavar Ball (Lonzo’s outspoken father) aside, Lonzo comes across as a gifted athlete who by early accounts, “Gets It”. Despite dad’s early prediction of the Lakers making the playoffs in his son’s first season, Lonzo seems grounded in appreciation for the moment.

That’s everything one can ask of a rookie.

Current Pre-Season Odds From South Coast Sports Book: Snowball’s Chance In H***!!

Brooklyn Nets: +50000 Orlando Magic: +50000 Phoenix Suns: +50000 Sacramento Kings: +50000 Charlotte Hornets: +30000 Detroit Pistons: +30000 Atlanta Hawks: +20000

Send Your $ To Me - I’ll Book These For You Chicago Bulls: +10000 Dallas Mavericks: +10000 Denver Nuggets: +10000 Indiana Pacers: +10000 Los Angeles Lakers: +10000 Miami Heat: +10000 Minnesota Timberwolves: +10000 New Orleans Pelicans: +10000 New York Knicks: +10000 Philadelphia 76ers: +10000 Portland Trail Blazers: +10000 Utah Jazz: +10000 Fun To Watch - Still Lighting Your $ On Fire Memphis Grizzlies: +7500 Milwaukee Bucks: +7500 Oklahoma City Thunder: +6600 Toronto Raptors: +5000 Washington Wizards: +6000 Los Angeles Clippers: +3300 If Nothing Else - Interesting Houston Rockets: +2000 Boston Celtics: +1200 San Antonio Spurs: +1200 “Yawn” - Look Familiar Cleveland Cavaliers: +300 Golden State Warriors -150

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of June 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This is a perfect moment to create a new tradition, Aries. You intuitively know how to turn one of your recent breakthroughs into a good habit that will provide continuity and stability for a long time to come.

You can make a permanent upgrade in your life by capitalizing on an accidental discovery you made during a spontaneous episode. It’s time, in other words, to convert the temporary assistance you received into a long-term asset; to use a stroke of luck to foster a lasting pleasure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Physicist Freeman Dyson told Wired magazine how crucial it is to learn from failures. As an example, he described the invention of the bicycle. “There were thousands of weird models built and tried before they found the one that really worked,” he said. “You could never design a bicycle theoretically. Even now, it’s difficult to understand why a bicycle works. But just by trial and error, we found out how to do it, and the error was essential.” I hope you will keep that in mind, Taurus. It’s the Success-Through-Failure Phase of your astrological cycle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you should lease a chauffeured stretch limousine with nine TVs and a hot tub inside. You’d also be smart to accessorize your smooth ride with a $5,000-bottle of Château Le Pin Pomerol Red Bordeaux wine and servings of the Golden Opulence Sundae, which features a topping of 24-karat edible gold and sprinkles of Amedei Porcelana, the most expensive chocolate in the world. If none of that is possible, do the next best thing, which is to mastermind a long-term plan to bring more money into your life. From an astrological perspective, wealth-building activities will be favored in the coming weeks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When Leos rise above their habit selves and seize the authority to be rigorously authentic, I refer to them as Sun Queens or Sun Kings. When you Cancerians do the same -triumph over your conditioning and become masters of your own destiny -- I call you Moon Queens or Moon Kings. In the coming weeks, I suspect that many of you will make big strides towards earning this title. Why? Because you’re on the verge of claiming more of the “soft power,” the potent sensitivity, that enables you to feel at home no matter what you’re doing or where you are on this planet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may not realize it, but you now have a remarkable power to perform magic tricks. I’m not talking about Houdini-style hocus-pocus. I’m referring to practical wizardry that will enable you to make relatively efficient transformations in your daily life. Here are some of the possibilities: wiggling out of a tight spot without offending anyone; conjuring up a new opportunity for yourself out of thin air; doing well on a test even though you don’t feel prepared for it; converting a seemingly tough twist of fate into a fertile date with destiny. How else would you like to use your magic?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Feminist pioneer and author Gloria Steinem said, “Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don’t feel I should be doing something else.” Is there such an activity for you, Virgo? If not, now is a favorable time to identify what it is. And if there is indeed such a passionate pursuit, you should do it as much as possible in the coming weeks. You’re primed for a breakthrough in your relationship with this life-giving joy. To evolve to the next phase of its power to inspire you, it needs as much of your love and intelligence as you can spare.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the 21st century’s most entertaining archaeological events was the discovery of King Richard III’s bones. The English monarch died in 1485, but his burial site had long been a mystery. It wasn’t an archaeologist who tracked down his remains, but a screenwriter named Philippa Langley. She did extensive historical research, narrowing down the possibilities to a car park in Leicester. As she wandered around there, she got a psychic impression at one point that she was walking

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directly over Richard’s grave. Her feeling later turned out to be right. I suspect your near future will have resemblances to her adventure. You’ll have success in a mode that’s not your official area of expertise.

Sharp analytical thinking will lead you to the brink, and a less rational twist of intelligence will take you the rest of the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The tides of destiny are no longer just whispering their message for you.

They are shouting. And what they are shouting is that your brave quest must begin soon. There can be no further excuses for postponement. What’s that you say? You don’t have the luxury of embarking on a brave quest? You’re too bogged down in the thousand and one details of managing the day-to-day hubbub?

Well, in case you need reminding, the tides of destiny are not in the habit of making things convenient. And if you don’t cooperate willingly, they will ultimately compel you to do so. But now here’s the really good news, Scorpio: The tides of destiny will make available at least one burst of assistance that you can’t imagine right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In my dream, I used the non-itchy wool of the queen’s special Merino sheep to weave an enchanted blanket for you. I wanted this blanket to be a good luck charm you could use in your crusade to achieve deeper levels of romantic intimacy. In its tapestry I spun scenes depicting the most love-filled events from your past.

It was beautiful and perfect. But after I finished it, I had second thoughts about giving it to you. Wasn’t it a mistake to make it so flawless? Shouldn’t it also embody the messier aspects of togetherness? To turn it into a better symbol and therefore a more dynamic talisman, I spilled wine on one corner of it and unraveled some threads in another corner. Now here’s my interpretation of my dream: You’re ready to regard messiness as an essential ingredient in your quest for deeper intimacy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your word of power is “supplication” -- the act of asking earnestly and humbly for what you want. When practiced correctly, “supplication” is indeed a sign of potency, not of weakness. It means you are totally united with your desire, feel no guilt or shyness about it, and intend to express it with liberated abandon.

Supplication makes you supple, poised to be flexible as you do what’s necessary to get the blessing you yearn for. Being a supplicant also makes you smarter, because it helps you realize that you can’t get what you want on the strength of your willful ego alone.

You need grace, luck, and help from sources beyond your control.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the coming weeks, your relationships with painkillers will be extra sweet and intense. Please note that I’m not talking about ibuprofen or acetaminophen or aspirin. My reference to painkillers is metaphorical. What I’m predicting is that you will have a knack for finding experiences that reduce your suffering. You’ll have a sixth sense about where to go to get the most meaningful kinds of healing and relief. Your intuition will guide you to initiate acts of atonement and forgiveness, which will in turn ameliorate your wounds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t wait around passively as you fantasize about becoming the “Chosen One” of some person or group or institution.

Be your own Chosen One. And don’t wander around aimlessly, biding your time in the hope of eventually being awarded some prize or boon by a prestigious source. Give yourself a prize or boon. Here’s one further piece of advice, Pisces: Don’t postpone your practical and proactive intentions until the mythical “perfect moment” arrives. Create your own perfect moment.

Homework: Name your greatest unnecessary taboo and how you would violate it if doing so didn’t hurt anyone. FreeWillAstrology.com.

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

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MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

SEE IT THROUGH

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BY BRONWYN ISON

ow many times have you commenced a project and neglected to see it through? Too often we miss the opportunity to reach our full potential. We either get sidetracked or it’s likely we fail to believe in ourselves.

Perhaps, we believe we can achieve the goal initially but give up in the middle because the going gets tough.

The words, “I can’t” have entered our lexicon occasionally. Why? It could be that each of us tote around our own “excuse bag.” How often have you made excuses for yourself for not accomplishing your dreams or goals? It is also more than likely you have blamed someone or something for certain goals not coming to fruition.

Chances are you would not claim the title of a quitter. When we capitulate isn’t that equivalent to quitting? I know this one can be tough to swallow. Might I encourage you to compose a list of your dreams, goals, and aspirations? Outline a realistic timeline as to when you can achieve each of them.

Make adjustments if necessary but don’t abolish a goal out of fear. This is an excellent time to look fear on the face and rid your self numerous excuses.

Perhaps these excuses sound familiar…

“There is no way I could ever do that…”

“I never have enough time.”

“This was not a part of my plan today.”

“I’m overwhelmed and just can’t see myself able to get it all done.”

“My personal problems are inundating and my life is hectic.”

“I’ve never done this. I don’t even know anyone who’s achieved this goal.”

“I don’t have anyone to help me.”

Do some of the excuses mirror you? It is easy to get entangled in the day-to-day rituals of life. Mapping out a schedule is a good starting place. Commencing your day with a plan with may assist in setting you up for success. If you don’t already have a routine, it may take time to establish a healthy regimen.

Each evening or early morning, list what you plan to accomplish. Composing a checklist and marking off what you finished will render you a sense of accomplishment.

Life happened and there will be unexpected events. Go with what comes your way. If a few things carry onto the next day, there is always tomorrow. Yet, if one or two tasks continue onto your list day after day, you may be manufacturing excuses.

Be candid with yourself to avoid disappointment. You can do all things if you are motivated to achieve and conquer.

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

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Dr. Peter M. Kadile is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has an integrative, osteopathic medical practice and is also known as the local, house call doctor; Desert House Call Physician. He is on staff at Eisenhower Medical Center and medical director for Serenity Hospice. His office is located in beautiful Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main Street, Suite 207, La Quinta, CA 92253. (760) 777-7439. DesertHouseCalls@aol.com. deserthousecalldoc.com.

MAKE IT A CLEAN SCENE.. PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE

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have discussed and educated about the importance of regular hand washing in the prevention of getting sick or spreading disease.

Hey Doc, my wife is insistent that we take the bedspread or comforter off the bed when we stay at a hotel because it is dirty and rarely washed. Even when we stay at a five star hotel? - James, Rancho Mirage James, it may be easy to forget about preventive hygiene when staying at a hotel, especially a more expensive five star hotel, but a recent study conducted by the online trip calculator service, Travelmath, found that three star hotels were cleaner than five star hotels. The dirtiest surfaces in the hotels were found to be on the bathroom counter, remote control, desk and phone.

It’s unclear why the five star hotels harbored more bacteria on the surfaces studied, but just because you pay more for a more luxurious hotel doesn’t necessarily mean it is cleaner. As far as the bedspread is concerned, it rarely gets thrown in the daily wash with the bedsheets. A good routine to perform every time you stay at a hotel would be to immediately remove the bedspread and put it in the closet. Wipe down the bathroom counter, desk, phone and remote control with antibacterial wipes or spray. Since the remote is the most commonly handled item in the hotel room, consider placing it in a clear plastic bag before you use it.

Dear Dr. Kadile, I work in the fitness industry as a personal trainer. I frequently work at several different gyms with different clients in one day. Is using hand sanitizer between gyms and clients as good as washing my hands? - Lyn, La Quinta Lyn, gyms and fitness equipment are notoriously full of nasty germs, since not everybody uses a towel or wipes down the

equipment after using it.

Hand sanitizers are generally made up of alcohol, glycerin, water and maybe some fragrance added. The alcohol is the main germ fighter. A good hand sanitizer should have an alcohol concentration of at least 60 percent. Hand sanitizer is beneficial if hand washing is unavailable, but it is not as good.

Using a hand sanitizer is good in addition to hand washing. Really, the best way to clean your hands is with soap and water. Washing gets rid of most germs and breaks up oils and removes dirt, which can hide bacteria and germs. Hand sanitizer simply works on the surface of the skin, whereas hand washing will get the water and soap into the small cracks and crevices of the skin. You’ve got the right idea in cleansing your hands between clients, but hand washing is better than hand sanitizer.

A common carrier of germs that we rarely think about is our cell phone. Have you ever used your cell phone in the restroom? Have you ever seen somebody using their cell phone in the restroom?

Have you heard a person talking on the cell phone while they used the bathroom, then set their cell phone on the bath room counter, wash their hands, then pick it up again? Disgusting when you think about it.

Whatever our hands touch, our cell phones touch. Cell phones have been found to have 18 times more harmful bacteria than a public restroom. Our phones get warm from the battery and we also tend to store them in warm, dark places such as purses and pockets. The warmth or heat can make them good breeding grounds for bacteria.

So if you are diligent about washing your hands, don’t forget about your cell phone!

Rubbing alcohol and cotton swabs can be used to clean your phone and there are also cleaning products specifically available for use on cell phones.

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

THE PERFECT PITCH

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eeding a creative pitch letter for a project submittal I turned to my friend Ellen. She possesses a public/ media relations background and is an amazing writer who effortlessly strings words together to entice the reader. Knowing the importance of a well written pitch she helped me create an outstanding, yet brief, succinct one page communication we knew would attract attention.

Ellen and I both respect the power of the written word. While she works her magic promoting her clients, I do something similar in my career coaching practice involving another type of pitch. I’m referring to the importance of a cover letter. Often I find myself baffled when individuals think they can attach a lame cookie-cutter cover to a resume, upload it to an employer’s website and expect to get an interview. I’m here to tell you folks, it doesn’t work that way.

Should you even write a cover letter? My answer is yes with a capital Y and followed by about five exclamation points. According to some human resource professionals I’ve interviewed, a well written cover can serve multiple purposes. Craft a stellar pitch and you will stand out above the competition, showcase your communication ability and demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the

job requirements. Most importantly spending time creating a customized cover letter for each unique position you apply will help you score an interview.

Now that I have your attention, and before you sit down to write a cover letter, let me tell you what not to do. Never bore the reader with facts that can be found on your resume.

Redundancy in those two documents will frustrate the hiring manager because you have wasted his or her time. Other items that sends your candidacy on the fast track to the “no” pile are spelling and grammatical errors. Don’t just spell check and trust your own proofing, get a friend to double check.

Study the job description then craft a brief cover. Make it easy to eye scan. Leave some white space and break up the contents with bullets.

Use short high impact paragraphs describing the value you can bring to the organization. Let your personality shine through.

Close your letter with a sentence or two on why you want to work for the company by connecting your core values to their vision, mission statement or tag line. Bottom line, keep it simple, professional and edit, edit, edit to make it the perfect pitch.

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching and the author of the blog www.lifeonthesunnyside.net

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