Coachella Valley Weekly - July 24 to July 30, 2014 Vol. 3 No. 18

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WINNER OF 2014 “BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE VENUE” Lisa Vanderpump

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Cathedral City Festival Park

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Water Conservation

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Slipping Into Darkness

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Contents

Pappy & Harriets’s............................ 3 Lisa Vanderpump............................. 5 Community - Cathedral City............ 6 News - Water Conservation............. 7 Travel - O.C. Fair................................ 8 Rock n’ Roll Mini Golf....................... 8 Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 5............ 9 LMS- X at Pappy & Harriet’s........... 10 LMS - Slipping Into Darkness........ 11 Consider This- The Black Keys....... 12 Art- Gallery 446.............................. 13 Pet Place.......................................... 14 The Vino Voice................................ 15 Club Crawler Nightlife................... 16 Screeners........................................ 20 Book Review................................... 21 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local........... 23 Dale Gribow.................................... 23 Safety Tips....................................... 24 ShareKitchen.................................. 24 News - Nate Otto of HPE................ 24 Sports Scene................................... 25 Sports.............................................. 26 Health & Fitness - Rock Spa........... 26 Free Will Astrology......................... 27 Mind, Body & Spirit........................ 28 Life & Career Coach........................ 29 Beauty............................................. 29 Comics - Weiss Cracks.................... 30

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Pappy & Harriet’s: a Legend, an Institution & the 2014 CV Music Awards “Best Live Performance Venue”

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hen their plane out of New York landed in California on September 10, 2001, Robyn Celia and Linda Krantz, the future owners of the legendary Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace in Joshua Tree, had no idea how life as they knew it would change. The events the following day, September 11, would steer them away from the city they loved. They would find themselves enveloped in a whole new life that ultimately would make them an important part of putting Pappy and Harriet’s on the nation’s musical road map. “We woke up the next morning to a phone call from my mom crying on the other end of the phone asking if we were O.K and then telling us to turn on the TV,” Robyn shared, her voice reflecting her vivid memory of the day. “I still can’t be sure that we weren’t on the very plane that crashed. When we came back, I knew I wanted to make a change. I’d be sitting on the subway and the lights would go out, a totally normal thing on the subway, and everyone would panic wondering what was happening. Our whole skyline changed. It was hard leaving our home, but coming here, where there was nothing but open sky, turned out to be very healing.”

“This building,” Robyn said as she looked around her, “... a lot of it isn’t because of me and Linda. It’s this place! I’m telling you. It has a pulse. I remember the first time I came out here from New York and walked in here,” Robyn reminisced. “I was thinking, ‘Oh my god!’ I see that same look on the face of new people walking in here for the first time.”

Victoria Williams, local legend and singer/ songwriter/recording artist, is as much a part of the institution of Pappy and Harriet’s as anyone, will attest to the spirit of the place.

“Pappy and Harriet’s!” she shared. “That Pappy...he is probably the one who intrigued me into moving to the desert! He built on the club that used to be called ‘The Cantina’ owned by Harriet’s mother Francis. He used to play there, and everybody loved Pappy. There is a eulogy about Pappy on ‘Loose’ (Williams’ 1994 album) titled “Happy to Have Known Pappy”, about the great wake there for him with Eric Burdon joining in! The club still has Pappy’s spirit in its very being!”

As she geared up for another busy Monday night (a night most restaurants/venues are closed or expect to be slow), Robyn graciously gave me a few minutes to interview her amidst staff questions, repair men and preparations for ‘Open Mic Night’. As we talked, I began to realize that their 2003 business venture was much more daunting and impossible than I could ever have imagined. The last 11 years has been built on the blood, sweat and more sweat of these tenacious women determined

to overcome any obstacles standing in their way.

Robyn: “I was a waitress and was in a band.

Linda was in the film industry. We really didn’t understand anything going into this. I had just booked Lucinda Williams on a whim from New York, to see how and if it could be done. We had sold 600 tickets and were in escrow when a $250,000 lien showed up on the title. People told me, ‘Run! Don’t walk. Run!’ I said, ‘But I can’t! I have Lucinda Williams booked!’ Talk about putting the cart before the horse! We had another partner who had the money for the down payment, but he was gone within 6 months, so Linda and I were on our own.

There was no time to be depressed, we had jobs to do. We just went to work. Finally, two years later, the lien was taken off the title.

We’ve replaced literally everything in the place from refrigeration,” she said as she signed an invoice. “....to electrical and plumbing. We had to get an entire sound system; there wasn’t anything here when we started.”

CVW: Has it gotten any easier after 11 years?

Robyn: It’s gotten easier and harder at the same time. There is so much more to manage.

During Coachella Fest this past year, we had five shows compared to years prior with just two. We’ve gone from 10 employees to 40.

Fortunately we have great employees. We really couldn’t do this without them. The hardest part in the beginning we had other jobs to do. Linda was the hostess and I was the ‘sound guy’. I should have fired myself several times. It was just too much. I’d leave out of frustration, but who was going to fire me? Now I have a sound guy who does an amazing job, we have a hostess and we can concentrate on being owners, and that in itself, is a 24/7 job. Even on my days off, I spend 7 hours on the computer, booking, confirming bands. The booking part has gotten easier.

The agents know us and for the most part, the entertainment comes to us.

It’s funny…I remember begging my mom not to throw me a birthday party because I was so scared that no one would come. And here I am, basically throwing a party 5 nights a week.

How did that happen to me?” she laughed.

“Every single show is a new challenge. Every performer and performance is completely different with its own requirements and needs.

I also have to be sensitive to the community in regard to how many shows we do outdoors.

After each show, we’re all out there cleaning up any trash that made its way to the roadside.

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I try really hard not to have a cover charge when we have a band. It’s hard when we have a couple come in for dinner who have traveled a distance to try our steaks and you have to say, ‘That will be $20’, when they don’t really care about the entertainment. There are so many considerations. It’s all a very delicate balance.

CVW: Pappy and Harriet’s has been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, has been named in Billboard Magazine’s Top Ten “Hidden Gems of the Country”. Musicians from Robert Plant to Vampire Weekend, Leon Russell to Sean Lennon have all graced your stage. Pappy’s is now sought out among the country’s rising stars and top musicians. Do you think you can relax a little now and feel like you’ve “succeeded”?

Robyn: No (emphatically). My vision of success? Not failing. I’m Italian. Linda is Jewish.

We come from cultures that do not take anything for granted and we’re not afraid to work hard. We just keep looking ahead and keep working. For example, we finally have an online store. It took me two days to do it, but it took me 11 years to find those two days. We’re just trying to get things tied up and slowly but surely, we’re getting there.

CVW: Do you think you’ll ever get to the place where it runs itself and you can stop working so hard? Would you want it to?

Robyn: I don’t know. I feel like we created this monster. I think we were accepted pretty quickly in the community, because people saw how hard we worked. This is our place, and we continue to page 5

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Lisa Vanderpump to Receive Golden Palm Star on Prestigious Palm Springs Walk of Stars July 30, Mayor Pougnet Names Vanderpump Celebrity Grand Marshal of 23rd annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade held on Dec. 6, 2014

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orld famous Bravo TV personality, restaurateur and humanitarian, Lisa Vanderpump, one of the stars of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and the former Queen of Jeffrey Sanker’s White Party Palm Springs, will receive the 372nd star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars next week in downtown.

In addition, Vanderpump, along with her adorable pooch Giggy, will lead the way down Palm Canyon Drive on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 as the Celebrity Grand Marshal for the City’s signature holiday event, the spectacular 23rd annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, Mayor Steve Pougnet announced today.

Vanderpump will glide down the “pink carpet” for the 9 a.m. star dedication, hosted

by Palm Springs Councilmember Paul Lewin and Robert Alexander, president of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, on Wednesday, July 30 in front of Plaza Mercado, 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive. Speakers include White Party founder Jeffrey Sanker and Lisa’s close friend, Lance Bass, former member of the well-known pop band ‘N Sync. In addition, Ruby’s at Plaza Mercado will serve “pink” milkshakes in honor of Vanderpump’s favorite color.

Vanderpump, the breakout star of the hit Bravo TV series, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” which last season filmed an episode in Palm Springs, is famous for her mix of sparkling glamour and down-toearth style. On the show, viewers can see her hosting dinner parties and running her elegant Beverly Hills eatery, Villa Blanca.

Fans can also catch Lisa on her spin-off show “Vanderpump Rules,” which centers around SUR, her exclusive West Hollywood restaurant and lounge.

Throughout the years Vanderpump has brought exceptional visibility and awareness to the Palm Springs community and as a frequent visitor considers the city her “home away from home.” She launched her highly successful “Simply Divine” book tour in downtown Palm Springs and is a tremendous supporter of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the City’s vibrant LGBT community and the Desert AIDS Project.

“As our City’s former Queen of the White Party and a dedicated supporter of the LGBT community, Lisa Vanderpump is much loved in Palm Springs and throughout the world,” said Mayor Pougnet. “A businesswoman, humanitarian and television personality, Lisa is a bright and shining star and I am absolutely thrilled she will receive the 372nd star on our City’s world famous Walk

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of Stars. I invite everyone in the Coachella Valley and beyond to downtown Palm Springs on July 30 to join us as we celebrate this uniquely one-of-a kind and fabulous lady.”

want it to be great. I have a great manager, and I seriously couldn’t have a better staff. They all work really hard and they get it. People are driving a long way to get here. Even if they’re coming from Yucca Valley, in their mind, their making that trip up the four mile mountain road to come here. They’re expecting more.

They’re not going to the diner around the corner. The staff understands that you have to be present and hospitable. We all want to make our customers leave with a smile on their face. When it comes to the music, we just want the artists to be treated well by the crowd, and the crowd to enjoy the artists. The biggest hurdle is trying to keep all different kinds of folks satisfied. We are very fortunate that the local community has supported us like they have.

CVW: How have you and Linda succeeded in working together under the strain so successfully for the last 11 years?

Robyn: We are completely different, and it works. It’s good cop, bad cop a lot of times.

Linda is more the lights go up and the volume goes down. I’m the lights go down the music turns up. Sometimes the staff doesn’t know what to do with us. (she laughs) Linda’s a lot smarter than me. She does all the books and taxes and I do the music. And we do not get in each other’s way. She doesn’t question me about bands, and I don’t question her about bills. We just trust each other and it’s good. (her tone warming in gratitude) It’s amazing.

There are many Joshua Tree icons who were quick to express their feelings about their own experiences inside the walls of Pappy and Harriet’s: Dave Catching, world renown musician/ recording artist and co-owner of the famous Rancho de la Luna Recording Studios: “I’ve had two of my favorite birthdays and/or times period , at Pappy and Harriet’s, playing with Eagles of Death Metal under a full moon, and this year with Chris Goss. Both of these were perfectly beautiful nights. I’ve been going to Pappy and Harriet’s since 1988. It always makes me feel at home. I was there the night Robyn and Linda signed the lease. I forgot how we met that night; there probably weren’t many people there due to the selling of it. I do remember them being as nice and incredible as they are now, and feeling so grateful that it was them taking Pappy’s through the next phase. They gave us locals the promise of many more magical nights there.”

“I’ve since played Pappy’s many times with many bands (earthlings?, EODM , Masters of Reality , Smith and Pyle, Star and Dagger, etc.).

Over many years, every time, everyone in any of those bands were treated like royalty by the owners , bartenders , security and patrons. All were special shows for us locals and for the people coming from all around the world to fall in love with Pappy’s.”

“Thank you Robyn and Lynda for being such

July 24 to July 30, 2014 lovely, wondrous beings.”

Teddy Quinn, musician, recording artist and co-founder of the non-profit, Radio Free Joshua Tree: “I remember being a little bit scared the first time I went to Pappy’s, seemingly the only person there that night with long hair. There were cowboys line dancing and I was fresh from the city. Later I saw some amazing shows, like Country Joe McDonald and then I fell in love with the place. When Robyn and Linda bought the club, Robyn was given my number by a mutual friend and we became instant friends.”

“My best memory is when she offered to host a benefit for me and Monet, who was pregnant with our child. We planned the Sage Festival and then he was born early, so he could make his world debut at a show in his honor. I was so proud to carry him out on the stage outdoors to be received by the greatest musicians in town, with all of my family there to see him. Many great memories since, including being asked to escort Sean Lennon to and from the place where he was staying. Seeing Daniel Lanois place a photo of Fred Drake on the stage behind him before he played stands out before inviting Eric Burdon up to sing; Robert Plant jamming with the Thrift Store All Stars; hosting Kesha, Feist, Jessie Coulter and Shooter Jennings at Open Mics; meeting Leslie Mariah Andrews on Mick Jagger’s birthday; singing songs from ‘Hair’ from the stage for the author and star, James Rado...so many memories that I cherish.”

“More recently, a band from Montreal arrived to record an album with my old friend Tony Mason. He sent them to the Open Mic and this little brother and sister duo, the Castagnes, renewed my faith in the power of pure rock and roll. Since those early days, the club has been in many films, with stories in the New York Times, London Times, the New Yorker. Now, my little boy and I love going there to see Robyn and Linda and so many of the greatest artists, known and unknown, who play there every week. Pappy and Harriet’s is my home away from home, and it’s so sweet to know that people from all over the world want to go there, either to play or just to listen to music.”

CVW: I had one last question for Robyn, who I caught once again behind the sound board dialing in the sound for all the musicians and singers who arrived for Teddy Quinn’s Open Mic Night. “If you could go back to that day when everyone told you to ‘Run!’ would you?”

Robyn: “No way.”

A more detailed history of Pappy and Harriet’s and the adjoining Pioneertown can be found on their website as well as a schedule of their events and impressive lineup of musicians gracing their stages. pappyandharriets.com.

They are located at 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, CA. Call for reservations at 760-365-5956.

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Cathedral City Festival Park: A Strategic Plan

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long Highway 111, you may have noticed a patch of vacant land beside the former Desert IMAX theatre in Cathedral City or perhaps the one behind the theater complex. Once a visionary plan with promise, the progress on Cathedral City’s downtown development stymied a few years ago. In a complex web of financial challenges in Sacramento, the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency and the downturn in the economy in general, Cathedral City’s master plan for an entertainment zone halted. However, this past March, the City Council and staffers held a goal setting session and now believe they have a plan to move forward with their original vision for an entertainment district.

City Manager Charlie McClendon says this is part of the long-term strategy for Cathedral City. “The plan is not just for tourism but for residents,” says McClendon.

Initial concepts for the parks would convert the now vacant lots into usable public open space that would include community, welcome festivals and events and feature wellness and energy parks with multi-use trails and conservation exhibits. In addition to beautification, the parks will feature two amphitheaters with stages, space for outdoor art exhibits and shady groves of date palms, citrus trees and picnic areas.

The City Manager says the concept will be “designed for flexibility and allow for art shows, car shows, food trucks and vendor booths.”

The plan for a “festival corridor” is an intelligent move for Cathedral City to not only create a unique infrastructure along the 111 for entertainment but also as a means to attract interest in new businesses in the surrounding vacant retail and commercial properties. This sensible plan appears to have leadership in agreement and excited about the potential opportunities to jumpstart the downtown planning efforts.

Without the extreme expenses normally associated with development, McClendon

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says, “we don’t have to wait for the entire budget to be raised in order to begin the project.” There will be multiple phases for this project that will ultimately see a small and medium-sized amphitheater with total capacity anticipated to be less than 2,000 people.

Mayor Kathy DeRosa has stated this is a plan they are very serious about and has even prompted discussion on using crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter to raise funds. It’s this type of entrepreneurial attitude that provides a little extra spark to the initiative and helps set the tone for moving development forward despite all the challenges and set-backs the city has faced.

Both City Councilmembers Stan Henry and Greg Pettis are also supporting the plan and direction for downtown. Design consultant Jerry Ogburn with MSA Consulting, Inc. contributed the conceptual plan pro bono and gives some indication to the quality planning that’s to come as the firm has been involved in numerous commercial projects

in the desert such as the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City and Old Town La Quinta.

However high the optimism for this project, City Manager McClendon cautions that the development schedule is not yet in place. “The immediate challenge is funding.” Early estimates put the price tag of the plan in the $3 million dollar range with staff requesting an initial $100,000 for development. While there currently isn’t any funding for the festival park plan, city leaders are confident that they will be able to procure sponsorships and grants and find creative approaches to raising the required funds to purchase land owned by the now defunct Redevelopment Agency. “This will take 1-2 years for a true design and budget,” McClendon states.

On Monday, July 21st, the City announced the hire of Christopher Parman, a twenty year veteran of marketing, communications and public relations, as the new Communication and Events Manager, further showing their commitment to develop Cathedral City as a “Festival Corridor.” As a Communication and Events Manager, Parman will be responsible or the City’s communications related to press releases, news and social media and community relations. In addition, Parman will plan and promote special events for the City and coordinate with groups planning events located in Cathedral City.

“Chris’ successful career has included extensive experience in public relations and event planning,” McClendon said. “This combination of experience gives him the skills to facilitate the increasing number of events that now call Cathedral City home and in getting the message out to the community about the many good things Cathedral City has to offer its residents, visitors and businesses.”

Parman comes to the City from Copper Mountain College where he teaches Communication Studies. Previous, he spent nearly a decade with the California State Legislature where he oversaw the scheduling and preparation of the 18th Assembly District engagements. He also served as government liaison responsible for constituent relations. His experience in corporate marketing and promotions include work with several insurance companies in Northern California, Oklahoma and Texas as well as the hospitality and tourism industry throughout the United States.

“This is an exciting opportunity to promote all the attributes that make Cathedral City a wonderful place to live, shop, recreate and be entertained,” Parman said. “I look forward to working closely with the city council, the city manager and his professional staff team, as well as reaching out to the community stakeholders, media organizations and business leaders throughout the Coachella Valley.”

With the growing number of events springing up across the Coachella Valley, this is a great time for Cathedral City to position itself as a contender. Events can not only bring communities together and attract tourism both locally and regionally but can also be incredible engines for economic development. While events often require several years to grow, their impacts on a small city or neighborhood can be realized immediately as festivals and events attract attendees who tend to spend their money on food and beverages followed by lodging and retail purchases according to the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau. A festival park plan is sure to create demand for businesses poised to capture consumer spending. Kudos to Cathedral City!

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Lady Gaga Joins the Fight to Save Our Water but What About Nestle?

“Woke up this morning and I got myself a beer!

The future’s uncertain and the end is always near…” Roadhouse Blues by The Doors. his famous line from rock legend Jim Morrison blasts through my alarm clock. It’s time to get up. I need to shower. I need to go to the bathroom. I need…water. It’s an absolute necessity. The human body will die without water. It’s going to be 110 degrees outside today. I definitely need water. I grab a bottle of water beside my bed and chug ‘til my thirst is satisfied.

It’s a pretty common routine but I’ve been researching a lot of issues around water for this article and am now hyper-aware of just how important and precious water is to each and every living being. In fact, I’m scared sh!$less. I pull back the water bottle and stare at it for a moment. I take water for granted. It’s there when I need it. I turn on a tap, stop at a drinking fountain or buy a bottle at the store.

However, according to Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Gary Doer, water is the new oil and future tensions will rise between the U.S. and Canada over water rights and supplies. A 2012 intelligence report from the U.S. State Department predicts global water shortages beyond 2022 that could lead to armed conflicts and failed states. Water is the new oil and I’m splashing my flip-flops through puddles of run-off on my way to my car. What if water wasn’t so accessible? Isn’t it my human right to have access to water?

“Access to water should not be a public right,” says (former) Nestle’ CEO Peter Brabeck in an interview from the documentary We Feed The World. In his humble opinion, as the leader of one of the twenty-five largest corporations in the world, water, “the most valuable raw material” on Earth, is best served in the hands of corporate authority. Maybe this is true or maybe this is just an absurd philosophy not shared by the masses of individuals that do not have access to water.

We are in the desert, a place that conjures thirst just at the mere thought of

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such dryness. With an ample three inches of annual rainfall, we should not be alarmed.

Look around, golf courses are green, our lawns are green, the baseball and soccer fields all stay green, the medians are green, everything is green. After all, this is an oasis in the desert. Katie Ruark, Public Information Officer for the Desert Water Agency says, “In the Valley, 70-80 percent of our water is used for outdoor irrigation. The State is in crisis but the Valley is okay. We sit on top of an aquifer (think underground water storage) but still have the responsibility to look at water as Californians.” The agency has launched an awareness campaign called “Check Yourself” to help with conservation efforts. However, walk into any restaurant and you will most likely find a cold glass of water before you. So, what’s the big deal about water?

If you have not heard, more than 80 percent of California is experiencing extreme drought conditions of historic proportions.

“Water Cops” are being hired. Heavy fines are being threatened for wasting water.

One couple was told by their HOA that they needed to water their lawn more to rid the brown or be fined. The message was clear, keep the grass green (or the property values up with proper curb appeal). Said couple was also told by city authorities to curtail their water usage or face fines of $500, while the state approved fines of $500-a-day for individual water abusers and $10,000-a-day for urban water agencies should they fail to implement water conservation locally.

And Governor Jerry Brown has asked that every Californian cut back water usage by 20 percent due to the state’s 1 percent increase (compared to the same period in the previous three years). So, I guess he’s trying to make up for lost time and bad water management over the last several years? Better late than never and he’s definitely not the only leader to blame for a culture of waste. So, how do we right our wrongs?

Thankfully, California has reached out to Lady Gaga for help with our water crisis.

In partnership with the State of California’s drought awareness program Save Our Water, international pop superstar Lady Gaga has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) asking Californians to join the effort and take extraordinary measures to save water during the drought. The PSA (and other info) is available on SaveOurWater.com, a new site designed to help Californians find ways to conserve at home and at work every day. The PSA also marks the launch of a new awareness campaign that emphasizes ‘Brown is the New Green’ (clever Gov. Brown) and asks Californians to let their lawn go brown by cutting back watering to twice a month.

“We’re thrilled Lady Gaga has joined the effort to Save Our Water,” said Mark Cowing, director of the California Department of Water Resources. “Conservation has always

been a Californian value, but in this drought regular conservation isn’t enough…we have to take extraordinary measures to save water.” This is wonderful given that Lady Gaga did a recent music video at Hearst Castle and apparently wasted 300,000 gallons of water by chlorinating the water and rendering it unusable for irrigation. However, Lady Gaga did agree to make a $250,000 donation to the Hearst Castle Foundation to use the pool and film PSA’s showing Californians how to conserve water.

And in fine celebrity fashion, Lady Gaga, the brand machine, was once rumored to be launching her own healthy version of bottled water. So back to Nestle’ and bottled water.

Recent national attention is being directed towards Morongo. Why, say you? Well, Ian James, a reporter for The Desert Sun has been doing an investigative story: “Little oversight

as Nestle taps Morongo reservation water.”

Apparently, the sovereign nation does not have to report water usage. After all, they are sovereign, right? Well, since Nestle’ bottles Arrowhead and PureLife water from a “local” source on the reservation, some inquiring minds would like to know how much water has been taken over the last decade from this water source. Hmm. What a peculiar quandary. I’m sure Mexico would like to know what we did with their share of the Colorado River, too. So, who will save us Nestle’ or Lady Gaga?

Morty: “We’re in the middle of a drought and the commissioner drowns?

Man with Knife: “You’re a very nosy fellow, kitty cat…”

Walsh: “Forget it Jake. It’s Chinatown.”

Dialogue from the 1974 film Chinatown

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Desert Heat Escape: OC Fair Fun!

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t is simple summer fun. Close your eyes and you can envision the sounds and smells of a typical seasonal Fair. The aroma of popcorn and corndogs and fried everything fill the air with piercing screams from exuberant passengers on bright neon rides. There’s nothing quite like it. What is even better is that this fair in particular is situated in Orange County….in 75 degree weather far removed from the desert summer heat, making it a great heat escape.

It all started back in 1889 when Orange County was first created. The Orange County Community Fair Corporation put on their first fair a year later in Santa Ana which mostly was made up of a small town horse race and limited exhibits. As years went on, the fair took shape incorporating more of a carnival feel, moving around from different cities including Huntington Beach and Anaheim. The fair finally settled in its current location after California formed the 32nd District Agricultural Association and made it in charge of the fair. The state purchased the land that was part of the Santa Ana Air Base and portioned off part of it to be the new home of the fair. They held the first fair in its permanent location in1949 and it has been a major Orange County amusement event ever since, accelerating from its once humble 5 day fair schedule to its current 23 day extravaganza now attracting upwards of 2 million summer fair fun seekers.

There is so much to do at the Orange County Fair that you might want to go for more than one day, if you don’t mind a diet of funnel cakes and cotton candy. The fair has literally something for everyone and will certainly bring out the kid in even the most mature adult. On entering the fair from the main gate, fair goers will be enthralled by a sort of Believe it or Not animal attractions such as the Giant White Mountain Steer which is really huge, or on the flip side, the Smallest Horse and then there is the Giant Alligator, “Darth Gator”. You can visit the over 14 foot 1,100 pound reptile in its tank for a measly $2.

Fun selections from the animal amazement only grows from there. The fair has a vast array of rides and games to choose from as well as exhibits and shopping. If you’re up for some carnival craziness, take a ride on the impressive Speed or Force, surely to make your stomach drop. Or if you’re feeling a bit parched, the Wild River log ride will certainly refresh you. But a must ride is the enormous Le Grande Wheel. It is a beautiful Ferris wheel which towers the fair refusing to be ignored. There are also classics like the Haunted Mansion and other fun houses like Zombie to give you chills. If you want to win a prize, most likely an oversized stuffed animal, for your date, kids or just for yourself, the fair does not disappoint with its variety of games.

Try your luck with Bank a Ball, Balloon Bust or Shoot the Hoop among many others.

The exhibits are plentiful as is the shopping.

There are vendors galore throughout the fair selling just about anything imaginable.

The Huntington, Santa Ana and Costa Mesa pavilions offer a shoppers delight. If you’re looking for more crafty kind of shopping, visit Crafters Corner. There you can find jewelry, face painting henna tattoos and even a magic shop.

There is also a place in the village where you can feed the butterflies, a very popular and Zen like attraction.

Down from Crafters Village is Centennial

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Farm. It is a working farm that exhibits livestock and fresh produce from its garden. If you go to the farm make sure to check out “Ysabel”, a 3 year old Watusi cow with seriously long horns… make sure to take a picture with her. Or there is Victor the Llama, who loves to munch on hay while passerby’s watch.

All of this game playing, riding rides and shopping can really zap your energy, just replenish and choose some food from the tons and I do mean tons of food vendors. However, if you’re looking for something healthy, the closest will be the Hawaiian Chicken Bowl place. But the fair is not the place to be healthy anyway, so take a day off from your diet and indulge in cholesterol spiking food like pizza on a stick, giant corndogs or if you are in a bacon mood, a bacon wrapped turkey leg, bacon truffle fries with gouda or the ominous bacon bomb. The bacon bomb is a croissant filled with pepper jack cheese wrapped in bacon and then deep fried, KABOOM!! And for dessert, you can have some chocolate dipped bacon or delve more into deep fried food frenzy with a deep fried Twinkie, Oreo or Snickers. Full yet?

After all that food, relaxing with some entertainment will help your stomach settle.

You can relax and cruise the fair with a beer or other libation (drinkers are not relegated to stay in an alcohol garden) while enjoying a variety of music from different spots throughout the fair such as the Hanger, which provides different acts focusing on tribute bands that include Hotel California-A Salute to the Eagles, or Purple Reign-THE Prince Tribute just to name a few.

The fair also has big name acts that play in the Pacific Amphitheater such as the Go-Go’s, Joan Jet, ZZ Top and many, many others.

The fair started on July 11th and goes until August 10th and is opened from noon to midnight Wednesday through Friday and 10am to midnight on the weekends. General admission is $11, $8 for seniors and $6 for kids 6-12. Active military and veterans are free.

Check for daily discounts which can shave off dollars from entrance such as Saturday and Sunday Rise and Shine which is only $3 from 10am to 11am.

Like I said before, there is so much to do at the Orange County Fair that it would take a couple of days to take it all in. But even if you just go for the day it is absolute summer fun, for every age. And the bonus for us in the desert is that we can get out of the heat, if even if it’s for a little while, making the Orange County Fair a great desert heat escape.

For more information visit www.ocfair.com

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Rock N Roll Meets Mini Golf

Local Music Spotlight

Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 5

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eek 5 brought excitement at the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition!

Even more new performers came pouring in this week as well as many of our regulars! Mike Sick-boy brought his fans and brought a confident and rockin’ performance to take home 1st place and a Musicians Outlet Gift Certificate. Mike will now move on to the finals and compete for the grand prizes of $500 of music gear from Musicians Outlet, a studio demo recording from S.I.R. Entertainment Services and a 3 day trip to Las Vegas from Crater Lake Vodka! Another

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inding an activity the whole family can have fun doing together can sometimes be a challenge, especially living in the desert. While traditional miniature golf courses are a good source of family fun, the Rock N Roll Mini Golf in La Quinta is anything but traditional. For starters, the whole course is indoors, which gets my vote during summertime. The minute you walk in the door it’s obvious why they called it “Rock N Roll” mini golf.

Both kids and their parents can dance and sing along to some of their favorite rock songs from the 70’s and 80’s that can be heard throughout the building.

Recently opened in 2014, Rock N Roll Mini Golf challenges players with their 18 hole, air conditioned, neon lit course.

Gone are the traditional windmills which are replaced with black light lit guitars and the big red lips on the Rolling Stones album cover. Once players master the mini golf course, they can keep the good times going in the arcade. Parents will be excited to play some good old fashioned pinball while the young ones can play games and win tickets which they can exchange for prizes.

This fun and interactive attraction is not only for families but is great for fieldtrips,

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loudest and rowdiest fans! Those audience members took home great quality movie t-shirts, hats and souvenirs from The Mary Pickford Theater.

What talented musicians and singers we have perform for us each week! THANK YOU for sharing your passion for music: Alfa Cologne, MarineSandpiper, Ladaryl Smith, Johnny Elsewhere, Jim Holiday & Richard Peregrina, Marco Thoma, Kenneth Ugarte, Barbara Ascencio, Zynisha Clary and Giorg Tierez. Look for coverage of this week’s event in Coachella Valley Weekly. Special thanks to all

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of our sponsors: S.I.R. Entertainment Services, Musicians Outlet, Massage & Wax Bar, EstheticX.Obsession, Wet & Wild Palm Springs, Mary Pickford Theater, Vargas Arts, Crater Lake Vodka and CV Weekly.

Remember, the competition is ALL AGES and runs EVERY WEDNESDAY. YOU may compete EVERY week! Sign in at 7pm. The audience votes by applause so BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS!!! See you there.

For questions or information about sign-up, please contact your competition host, Morgan James at OpenMicContact@gmail.com

extremely close 2nd place this week was awarded to newcomers Pharm Techs (Rezident & Scoonz). Actual pharmacy techs by day and hip hop artists by night, these guys brought a crowd and knew how to work it. They each took home Musicians Outlet Gift Certificates.

3rd place was awarded to Miranda McCool who graced us with an original country tune.

Miranda took home a pair of Wet & Wild Palm Springs tickets.

The audience not only screamed and cheered for our competitors this week, but once again we had fantastic giveaways for the

fundraisers and corporate functions. There are 3 party rooms suitable for birthday celebrations and special occasions. Make sure you check the website for special offers like two for one Tuesdays. Wednesdays students get half off and Thursdays you get a free drink with every paid round of golf.

They are open 6 days a week and closed on Mondays.

Rock N Roll Mini Golf is located at 46805 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta. To make reservations or to call with questions you reach them at: (442) 400-3572 or E-mail: jody@rocknrollminigolf.com.

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by Shawn Mafia

Make the Music Go Acoustic! Punk Legends X Unplug at Pappy & Harriet’s

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riends warehouse pain, attack their own kind... a thousand kids, bury their parents,” sang John Doe and Exene Cervenka in unison. The big black desert sun had already sunk down behind the mountains surrounding Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace. What was billed as the first ever acoustic performance by the seminal Los Angeles punk pioneers X, featuring all the original members of the group was well on its way to being in the books. A performance destined to become another high note in an already illustrious career, or was it? Singer/bassist John Doe was nervous, “This is fucking scary,” he told the crowd a few songs previous. “We rehearsed the shit out of this but getting up here (on stage) and doing it is a whole other thing.”

Moments before X were to take the stage punters pushed forward to fill whatever gaps remained towards the front. A middle aged couple elbowed in with their two young children. The mother bear, fearful for the safety of her cubs flanked me from my right and questioned, “What kind of dancer are you, a mosher?” I put her mind at ease stating I was in fact a “watcher.”

Appeased by my answer, dad moved in next to me hoisting his young daughter onto his shoulders for a bird’s eye view. This was a strange twist, as I surveyed the crowd and determined that the 1000 kids who had once “buried their parents” were now in fact, parental figures.

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In the middle of it all stood Exene Cervenka still playing the part of the disheveled, punk poetess. “Alright, here we all are . . .” she intoned almost channeling the ghost of Jim Morrison, as if to say we’re all inside this moment and no one is quite sure what is about to happen, not even the band.

Billy Zoom straddling a bar stool (he would remain seated the entire show) gripped a candy apple red Gretsch acoustic guitar. He began to play the opening notes of “Hungry Wolf.” Doe fell in time with him on bass. D.J. Bonebrake, positioned behind a stripped down drum kit, found the same rhythm yet it was an unfamiliar trotting pace, a slower wolf stalking from a far.

What started to unfolded was something not so much acoustic as it was acoustical.

During the second song, “Beyond and Back”, Zoom would shed the ole’ gutbox in favor of a clean electric guitar sound. He would remain on electric guitar for the majority of the show.

Moving through “Drunk in My Past”, “We’re Having Much More Fun”, “White Girl”, “In This House that I Call Home” (among others) X explored a brand new space inside the music. With the raw-nerved distortion banished and the tempo slowed the audience was given a more intimate look inside the songs themselves. It seemed even the band was discovering a renewed innocence and passion for the material. As John Doe edged his way into “Adult Books”

Slipping into Darkness he momentarily lost the rhythm only to look across the stage to find the always grinning Billy Zoom leading him back in with a sly wink. Doe returned the gesture with a nod. This would one of the more telling and poignant moments of the show.

A week prior, X had just finished up a four night stint at the Roxy in Los Angeles running through the first four albums in their entirety. When asked what he thought the difference was or would be between that and the acoustic appearances D.J. Bonebrake remarked, “Well, I don’t know.

It was more of a challenge maybe (the acoustic show). We’ll see how it goes. We’re still working on it. We’re trying to determine how to approach the songs. Some we’re trying to play more quiet but intense. It’s hard to find that balance. So I don’t know. I’ll tell you in a couple of weeks, which ended up being harder. They’re both challenging.”

As X continued, what we thought might veer in the direction of “country tinged rocka-billy” ultimately ended up evoking more of a 50’s surf style with pop undertones.

Transforming songs like “Sugar Light” into something akin to the Beach Boys meets William Burroughs. Exene found a new home for her poetic musings within the slowed, softer musical structures. Spinning songs like “World’s a Mess it’s In My Kiss” into spoken word punk rock cabaret.

Another odd twist was the addition of multi-instrumentalist Michael Kilpatrick.

He joined X for this particular tour allowing D.J. Bonebrake and Billy Zoom the freedom to take on other duties. Zoom would switch over to the baritone sax and D.J.

the vibraphone. Perhaps the climax of the night would come as the band performed “Please Come Back to Me” a song they only had recently begun doing live. Billy Zoom would lick his guitar pick and stick it on his forehead before weeping tenderly through the sax. Coupled with D.J. on the vibes and Kilpatrick on the drums the sound was expansive and moody. Not a dry eye under the stars as Exene crooned tenderly over the tragic death of her sister and Doe ended the lament visibly breathing a sigh of relief as he played the final bass notes.

On a lighter note fans were treated to a John Doe issued spoiler alert for one song in particular, “Anyone form the west coast?

Then this songs for you!” he exclaimed proceeding to throw up a pair of south central gang signs as the group launched into the punk classic “Los Angeles.”

Despite the twists and turns X seemed to enjoy the Hi-Desert setting of Pappy & Harriet’s. Even Doe was enamored enough by the club to add it to the list of bars and dives during the song “The Have Nots.”

“At the hi-d-hi and the hula gal, A BeeHive bar and the Zircon lounge, Pappy & Harriet’s, the gift of love . . .” Speaking with D.J. Bonebrake at the conclusion of the performance he offered, “It went as well as we figured it would. It’s our first (acoustic) show. It’s a fun venue. We really love it out here.”

Just when you thought X wasn’t capable of coming with a musical experience that feels fresh and sounds different they do, with a subtle reinterpretation of the classic songs that transcends nostalgia and restakes a claim to relevance and long term stability. I was only a small kid when X first played milestone gigs at venues like the Masque and the Whiskey. Needless to say it always felt like I had missed out. But this time, as X concluded their first ever acoustic show, I can proudly say . . . I was there.

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he three words that come to mind when I hear local band Slipping Into Darkness are: Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll!

Young, talented, and no strangers to the social scene, these guys tore up the main stage at Coachella Music Festival in 2013, with an impressive performance that left the Coachella Valley proud and gained them many new fans. A good ole rock ’n’ roll sound mixed with psychedelic D-town blues puts this band from Desert Hot Springs on the map. With their album release party coming on up August 9th at local bar Schmidy’s Tavern, the new album Shurpedelic has created a buzz of anticipation and will produce quite a turn out. It is not a show to miss!

With an interview that had me laughing out loud, these guys let me have the scoop on how they met and where they plan to be in the near future.

MM: When did the band begin? All original members?

SID: The band started in 2007 with Michael, Larry and Nigel D. We all happened to know this big guy name Bad LeeRoy Brown, crazy and as mean as a junk yard dog.

He had a party where we all met in his white continental. That night Bad Leeroy Brown got jumped at his party. When we picked him up off the floor, he looked like a jigsaw puzzle with a couple of pieces gone. After that we all started a conversation about what just happened and then we started talking about Black Sabbath and weed and instruments.

The next day we ended up jamming for hours on 3rd street at Larry’s house. In December 2012 our drummer, Larry had stuff to take care of and couldn’t 100% dedicate himself to the band so we got another drummer

from Thousand Palms, Nigel Carnahan. I met our lead guitarist Adrian Carreno in 2012 at a strip club in Mexicali called La Casona, all wasted drunk, throwing money at naked girls. Adrian and I started talking about music and I invited him to come to California to jam. A week later he was at my house, jamming and in the band.

Right now the band is: Michael Durazo- Guitar, Vocals - The best city in the world, Desert Hot Springs, CA He’s a mortician Nigel Dettelbach- Bass - Chino, CA -Builds lowrider cars Adrian Carreno- Guitar - Mexicali, MX Works at a taco shop.

Nigel Carnahan- Drums - from another bad ass town: Thousand Palms, CA Construction worker and 4:20 friendly.

MM: How did you get the name Slipping into Darkness?

SID: We all relate to the name because no one or life is perfect. When Michael was 18 he thought the name had a cool meaning.

MM: Tell me about when you got picked to play Coachella.

SID: Michael and Nigel C were at a friend’s house drinking and playing a Mexican board game called Pericaso all night, listening to Tucanes de Tijuana. Around 9AM, Michael got a phone call from Golden Voice who asked if we were available to play the festival.

MM: Since playing Coachella do you guys feel the pressure of success?

SID: No haha. Never. Although music is what we love, we feel the pressure for success because we want to be happy and living good. We want our family and friends to be happy with what we do. Everyone on this planet should feel pressure for success with anything they do.

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By monica morones MM: Does the Coachella Valley treat you any different since you played Coachella?

Do you feel like it has changed you guys at all?

SID: Yeah, which is funny because people were treating us super good, sucking up to us like if we had a million Coachella Fest tickets to pass out. For a month we were all of sudden everyone’s cousin or best friend but our friends still treat us the same. After Coachella, attention poured in for a month.

The motivation and hunger has been there and always will be. That’s the way to succeed.

MM: What opportunities have come your way since then?

SID: We have had a lot of fun crazy opportunities since then. We have played with bigger, well-known bands that we love, and have gotten to know them. My favorite show was playing with King Khan and the Shrines in San Francisco and playing with the Black Lips in Arizona. Lots of freaky tales!

MM: Your album release party is August 9th at Schmidy’s. Tell me a little about the vibe of the new album?

SID: This album is called Shurpedelic. It is our first album and has eleven songs. It took forever to record it due to drama, money issues, and songs being erased by mistake at one of the studios. We had to start over twice. So much drama! We have a guest guitar player name Jesse Williams on one of the tracks and we have our best friend Nataly aka Nattlesnake singing a track on the song too. We are extremely happy that it’s finally done and ready for the public to listen to and enjoy.

MM: The new album is called “Shurpedelic.” What is “Shurp” for those who don’t know what that means? Who started that saying?

SID: SHURP is a lifestyle. Everything that’s great and positive. Our close friends in Desert Hot Springs started saying shurp one night while partying with 3 naked girls in my old garage, playing the board game Pericaso.

You can use the word shurp in any way that has to do with something great.

MM: What was the process for writing this album?

SID: Michael writes the songs and then he shows the guys what he came up with, then everyone else in the band makes their parts to the songs, and it works out perfect. Or someone will come up with a riff and we will

all follow him and add our input.

MM: You released a video on July 8th, 2014 of the single “Mexicali”; a rock party track that keeps you moving. What is that song about?

SID: The song is 100% about going to Mexico and having sex with a Mexican girl, and the chorus is about the noises the girl makes as she’s moaning during sex. True story and you asked haha.

MM: Where can we buy/listen to your new album?

SID: After August 9th, the album will be on Spotify, Pandora, Band camp, Amazon, and Epidemic skate shop. It will also be at Michael’s house in Desert Hot Springs or Nigel the drummer’s house in Thousand Palms. slippingintodarknessmusic.com MM: With such a great opportunity such as playing Coachella last year, what is the band planning to do to keep that energy going?

SID: Staying out of trouble. Keep writing, recording, practicing, and playing shows out of town. We plan on doing a U.S. tour and a Southern Mexico tour. We also start recording our new album next month. It won’t be out for like a year, but we are going to start working on it early to keep the ball rolling.

MM: Any plans on being signed? Or what are your thoughts about that?

SID: We would love to be signed. We are actually going to shop out our album to labels.

MM: How do you feel about the Coachella Valley’s evolving music scene?

SID: I feel we need an all ages venue with a great sound in the middle of the Coachella valley!!!!! Our favorite band from out here is FACELIFT!!!! Great punk band from Thousand Palms, CA. Those dudes are wild.

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by Eleni P. Austin

The BLACK KEYS

“Turn Blue” (Nonesuch Records)

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By rich henrich

Art Awakens the World at Gallery 446

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here is an old saying, “All true art is born from suffering.” That certainly applies to the new Black Keys album, Turn Blue.

The Black Keys formed in 2001. Guitarist/ vocalist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney grew up in the same Akron, Ohio neighborhood. They were casual friends during childhood but by the time they both attended Firestone High School they ran in different circles. A mutual friend suggested they play music together, and they experimented with a four-track recorder in Carney’s basement.

Dan Auerbach was exposed to the Blues at an early age. By college, he was fascinated by the music of Junior Kimbrough, Howlin’ Wolf and Robert Johnson. Focusing on them instead of his studies, he nearly flunked out of school.

He decided to drop out and concentrate on a music career.

He began gigging around Akron as a solo artist. He enlisted Carney’s help in making a demo. The musicians Auerbach recruited for the sessions were no-shows. So Patrick sat in on drums. Thus the Black Keys were born.

The duo recorded a proper demo, made up of original songs, Blues covers and a piquant take on the Beatles’ “She Said, She Said.” Their debut, The Big Come Up, was released through the tiny L.A. based label, Alive, to immediate critical acclaim.

The Black Keys signed a two-album deal with the Fat Possum label. The label originally concentrated Mississippi Blues musicians like R.L. Burnside, T-Model Ford, Robert Belfour and Auerbach’s Blues God, Junior Kimbrough, but began branching out in the early 2000s.

Their first Fat Possum effort, Thickfreakness was recorded in Patrick Carney’s basement in a 14 hour session. It was released in early 2003

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to positive reviews. The duo began opening for artists like Sleater Kinney, Beck and Dashboard Confessional.

Almost immediately Black Keys were inundated with requests to license their music for commercials. Initially, they resisted, not wanting to “sell out.” Ultimately, they relented, realizing it was a way to augment their precarious finances and provided them with tremendous exposure.

They quickly followed up in 2004 with Rubber Factory, which was recorded in a former tire factory in Akron. It was their first album to hit the Billboard Top 200, reaching #143. The band completed their contract with Fat Possum by releasing a 6 song EP, Chulahoma: The Songs Of Junior Kimbrough. They promptly signed with major label, Nonesuch. (Home to k.d. lang, Randy Newman, Emmylou Harris, Ry Cooder, Shawn Colvin and Wilco).

Their first Nonesuch effort, Magic Potion, arrived in 2006, but it was their 2008 album, Attack & Release, that put them on course for super-stardom. The album was originally conceived as a collaboration between the Keys and controversial Rock pioneer, Ike Turner. But the project was aborted, and Turner passed away.

Rather than rely on their own production skills, the duo enlisted Danger Mouse, (ne’ Brian Burton). A sonic architect who first came to prominence in 2004 when he (illegally) mashed up Jay Z’s Black Album and the Beatles White Album as the Grey Album. Danger Mouse went on to produce Gorillaz, and partnered with Cee-Lo Green as the wildly successful, Gnarls Barkley. Attack & Release entered the Billboard charts at # 14.

Black Keys relocated to Nashville, and took a break. Auerbach released a solo album, Keep It Hid, and Carney started a side project, DRUMMER. They reconvened with Danger Mouse in 2010, and recorded their next two albums, Brothers in 2010 and El Camino in late 2011. Brothers proved to be their commercial breakthrough, selling 73,000 copies in its first week, and peaking on the charts at #2.

El Camino followed suit, debuting at #2. Each album won three Grammy Awards. The duo had definitely arrived.

Now they are releasing their eighth fulllength, Turn Blue. Danger Mouse is again behind the boards, but in spite of their phenomenal professional achievements, the album is suffused with personal sadness, relating to the dissolution of Auerbach’s marriage.

The album opens with the expansive melancholy of “Weight Of Love.” It’s nearly two minutes of spacy, Prog-Rock instrumentation before Auerbach begins to sing. He shares his suspicions… “I used to think Darlin’ you never did nothin’/But you were always up to something.” Lengthy dueling guitar solos weave in and out of this aural tapestry underscored by rubbery bass lines. It’s a trippy collage best explored with headphones.

The next three tracks are a study in contrasts. “In Time” weds hand-clappy “Iko Iko” percussion to swoony piano chords and angular guitar riffs. Auerbach employs a quavery falsetto as he confronts the fact that his marriage is over. “You’ve got a worried mind, I’ve got a worried heart/You don’t know what to do, I don’t know where to start.”

On the title track, the languid ‘70s Soul groove belies the gloomy mood. Auerbach’s

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falsetto remains in full effect over serpentine guitars as he yearns for happier times… “When the music is down and all the lights are low,I will remember the times when love would really glow.”

Finally, with “Fever,” false bravado is on full display in the form of a four-on-the-floor Disco thump and playful ‘80s synth squiggles.

Here, Auerbach equates love with illness and wonders if his fever will ever break.

The lyrical themes on Turn Blue deal almost exclusively with Auerbach’s heartbreak. Luckily, inventive melodies and fluid instrumentation keep things lively. This is especially true on “Year In Review,” “It’s Up To You Now” and “In Our Prime.”

Rippling percussion, thundering bass lines, fuzzy guitar riffs and swooping strings propel “Year In Review.” The stomping, Soultastic anthem almost camouflages Auerbach’s ever present angst as he ponders the age old question… “why you always wanna love the ones who hurt you?”

Carney pounds out a tribal “George Of The Jungle” tattoo on “It’s Up To You Now.” Scuzzy riff-age underscores Auerbach’s bitter mien…

“Let you go so you could go now…” Suddenly the tempo downshifts with a thudding crunch and Auerbach rips a scabrous guitar solo that scorches the earth.

Opening with wistful piano notes that dovetail with sinewy guitar licks and a kick-drum beat, “In Our Prime” comes closest to reveal actual personal details… “the house burned down, but nothing there was mine.” Suddenly the tempo accelerates and keyboard fills echo the Beatles’ “I Am The Walrus.” A Hammond B3 solo and Auerbach’s stinging guitar connect in a desolate pas de deux.

Other stand out tracks include the muscular “10 Lovers,” and the propulsive see-saw of “Bullet In The Brain.” The duo channel the shimmery Philly Soul of the Stylistics on “Waiting On Words.”

The album closes with “Gotta Get Away.”

The song shares musical DNA with the Rolling Stones’ “Dead Flowers.” Here a road trip provides real escape all the tsuris. It’s a spirited finish to an anxious album.

Fans who know the Black Keys exclusively through Brothers and El Camino may find the experimentation on this album somewhat disconcerting. But part of this band’s longevity can be traced to their willingness to create new textures. Even though Turn Blue is steeped in personal sorrow, artistically, it’s a triumph.

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want to be a celebrity. The words, spraypainted pink on canvas from the hand of a young pigtailed blonde girl hangs on the wall, above the pool table. An iconic JFK thoughtbubbles Teach Peace as he looks over the empty foosball field. World Cup fatigue has set in even for these plastic players. Thievery Corporation fills the airwaves of this Google-inspired fun zone. Sound like a Palms Spring gallery to you?

It’s all that and more; they just keep the “safe contemporary” art next door to help raise funds for charities like Desert Aids Project. This is Gallery 446 and if you have an ounce of rebellion in your belly, a mind bent on questioning the establishment and a desire to have more than wine and cheese with your art, then you’ll find your proverbial art mecca neatly situated adjacent to the sidewalk at 446 S. Indian Canyon in Palm Springs, CA. No need to be nervous about entering this space, it’s an emporium of magic and wonder.

It’s burning outside. Three-digit desert heat melts my contacts as I notice the cool that awaits me inside hanging on the wall. I’m immediately introduced to artist Angelina Christina (a key influencer in the approval of murals in Palm Springs) and collaborator Alex Pesante. “It’s spray paint and wheat paste on wood,” says galley manager Andres Leija. It’s a captivating depiction of a future or perhaps a forgotten past human experience wrought with complexity.

Angelina is a process-oriented artist seeking to find the temporal and raw moments that define a lifetime and then cram all the details and nuances into one image. This notion serves the gallery well as a guiding philosophy to bring a lifetime into one space.

“We are here to awaken the world. It’s part of who we are.” The words echo off the polished concrete floors like a mantra. The world-traveled and renown celebrity fashion photographer, Dimitri Halkidis waxes poetic. Part of this art awakening involves their charity work and one in particular, Boo2Bullying. This is a personal cause and call to action to artists awakening the world to the problems of hate and intolerance and encouraging youth to find their inner voice and speak their truth. “It’s hard to find identity with peer pressure,” proclaims Halkidis, co-founder of the non-profit, with notable ambassador, actress Cassie Scerbo (Sharknado).

This is part of the social mission of Gallery 446, “helping to open eyes,” Dimitri champions.

Gallery 446 recently partnered with the Riverside County Library system, holding art workshops for students at the Desert Hot Springs branch. “The librarian googled street art and we popped up.”

Dmitri’s voice carries pride and responsibility for looking after the next generation of artists. “Art has changed my life. Experiencing the diverse cultures (of art and artists) and being part of the gallery is really a blessing,” says Leija, the Indioraised art major, who also serves as the Coachella Valley Outreach Coordinator for Boo2Bullying.

Eddie Donaldson, co-founder of the space, says, “We’re just two guys who like art and want to sell it.” Gallery 446 aims to bridge the gap between art and commerce. “We really want to take advantage of all the existing events going on and curate around a common theme.”

Recently, Eddie created Art + Sound, a themed event around musicians making art, an exhibit that kicked-off during Coachella. Keeping with a mission to bring art and community together, the duo will be exploring a quarterly concept of partnering with Bid27, a street art auction house that will benefit local charities. “Our approach is about partnerships. That’s the key to the future.

That’s the gallery we want to be.”

This September, Gallery 446 will introduce 25 Below, a show dedicated to artists age twenty-five and under. The show will feature Boo2Bullying Ambassador and fabled street artist, Skylar Grey, who Donaldson says, “is just a good kid from L.A.” Skylar’s work has attracted the eyes of The Game and Sean “Puffy” Combs. Not bad for a 13 yearold kid, with global gallery presence.

Submission information for local artists age twenty-five and under interested in showing their work, can be found at: gallery446.com

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Keeping Kitty Inside M aybe you grew up on a farm or in a rural area where your pet cat was allowed to roam outside.

Today most cat rescue groups will require you to keep the cat you adopt from them indoors. Some people still think that cats are happier if they have the “freedom” to live outside. Here are some of the reasons to keep your cat inside, as much as you might think he would enjoy a romp out in the sunshine.

1. Outdoor cats are subject to predators Coyotes are the primary threat to felines in the Coachella Valley. They are frequently spotted inside our gated country clubs and other residential communities. Stray dogs can also kill a cat, particularly if they are running in packs.

2. Risk of Injury or Disease Thousands of cats are killed every year from cars. Other hazards on our landscape such as barb wire fencing, rodent traps, and poisons can cause grave injury or death.

Cats like the sweet taste of anti-freeze, but it is extremely toxic and will result in

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death within hours. Some feline diseases are transmitted from other stray cats. Fleas, ticks and ringworm can be picked up while Felix is strolling through the neighborhood.

3. Fights with other Cats Cats are territorial animals, and injuries from cat fights can run up some major veterinary bills. Their territorial battles can result in abscessed wounds which can be deadly if not treated.

4. Malicious Individuals Sad to say, there are people in our community who are cruel and sadistic. There

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by Janet McAfee was a report just last week that someone in the city of Palm Desert shot and killed several cats near Hovley and Cook streets.

With Halloween approaching, cat owners need to be even more vigilant.

5. Theft Even if they don’t intend to harm your pet, thieves may decide to “adopt” your cat.

Tracking them down and proving ownership may be difficult. If your cat is a sought after breeds such as Siamese or Persians, thieves steal them to resell. Worse yet, “bunchers” steal and sell cats to laboratories for animal experimentation or research.

6. Run Aways We hear incredible tales of cats that travel thousands of miles to return home.

But there are also stories of animals that wander off and are unable to return home for a variety of reasons. Unneutered Tom cats will wander in search of females in heat.

7. Public Shelters Your friendly cat could be taken in by someone who thinks he’s a stray animal.

They might take him to a public shelter where tragically about 90% of the cats are euthanized.

8. Songbird Conservation Cats are predators, and it is an instinctual behavior for them to kill and eat birds and other small wildlife. Your well-fed pet may deposit a dead bird as a present on your doorstep.

This 3-yr-old female cat has the face of an angel.

She’s dreaming of a loving home while she waits at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. Cat ID#1121187, located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms.

Call (760) 343-3644.

Aye Chihuahua!

There are lots of us little “Chi” guys waiting to meet you at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms.

We are loving lap pups who have no idea we are so small.

From left to right, we are dog ID#A1123694, #A1123849, and #A1123455.

Call (760) 343-3644.

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tipsy & Ash Meet these precious 4-monthold fellows at our weekly Wednesday Cat & Kitten adoption event at Loving All Animals, 73550 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert. Maybe adopt two so they can play together? Adoption event every Wednesday in July, 11am-1pm. Call (760) 335-6767.

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A World’s View from a Castle Wine

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9. Neighbor Relations Some of your neighbors might not appreciate a cat defecating and roaming on their property. Gardeners in particular are wary of animals that tromp through their greenery.

Ways to keep Kitty Happy Indoors - Cats are perfectly content to sit in the sunshine on a safe window ledge INSIDE your home.

You can provide exercise with a supply of toys, a carpet covered cat tree, and a cat scratching post. You can purchase “cat grass” at any supermarket or pet specialty shop. Get your cat a buddy...there is nothing more joyful than two cats at play.

Here’s the best reason to keep your cat indoors rather than outside. The average life span of indoor cats is between twelve and seventeen years, while that of outdoor cats is about five years. Isis, my wonderful British Blue cat, lived to the ripe old age of twenty-four years, happy to view the world outside from a sunny window ledge.

CAT ADOPTION EVENT – Thinking about getting a “purrfect” new friend? Come by the weekly cat & kitten event, every Wednesday, 11am to 1:00pm, at Loving All Animals, 73550 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert. All animals spayed, neutered, vet checked, and fabulous. Call (760) 834-7000 for information or directions.

ey—I thought I was on vacation; I had no agenda, I was just going over to the local winery and taste some wine. But as soon as getting to the Belle Marie/ Chateau Dragoo property, off Interstate 15 just north of Escondido, I thought again what I always think about when coming here: I’ve got to write about this place. The winery is built upon a hill; its 3 ½ acre surroundings are lush citrus and fruit trees with gazebos and shaded picnic areas all set for scenic views and relaxation.

Belle Marie Winery and Chateau Dragoo, are located on the Escondido Wine and Culinary Campus in North Escondido along Interstate 15. The facility encompasses a 20,000 gallon winery, three tasting rooms, multiple corporate and reception venues, educational facilities, a gourmet garden and a demonstration vineyard with grape varietals from around the world. www. bellemarie.com.

I remember first coming to this winery around 2007. At that time, it was the only winery in town that sourced all their grapes from the Guadalupe Valley. Now before you vino buffs go wracking your heads trying to place where in California wine country is that valley, just know right off, it’s in Mexico—about 25 miles northeast of Ensenada—you know that town, all you Papas & Beer fans from the past.

Anyway the Valle de Guadalupe is “Baja California wine country” for sure, where now over 50 wineries and their accumulative vineyards thrive, producing premium quality wine. However, after speaking with Belle Marie winemaker Jeff, he tells me, “it’s really tough right now getting these grapes transported safely over here.” He’s of course referring to—let’s just say the “bandidos” who troll around looking for ways to confiscate commercial property of the “gringos”.

But as to the tourists, things seem to be back to normal. A trip to Guadalupe Valley wine country with some of their great wineries, such as L.A. Cetto, Monte Xanic, and the venerable Santo Tomas to visit and taste at, are just as enjoyable as the wineries up here in “Alta California”.

Now back at Belle Marie, which sources over 100 grape varietals from all over our state, including Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and locally in Escondido wine country; they produce over 30 different wines a year. This comes from the tradition set by owner Mick Dragoo who only a few years ago would simply revel in choosing through over 51 varietals available from their vineyards in Guadalupe.

At the tasting room we met the cheerful manager Rosie Barnett as she poured a 2012 Savignon Blanc from the Sierra Foothills; a crisp but fruit forward 2012 Pinot Gris; a barrel fermented 2012 Chardonnay; a 2008 Cabernet Franc with a touch of Grenache; a 2011 Pinot Noir that was smooth and fruit-filled; a 2009 “Chateauneuf du Pape” which is their blend of Grenache and Syrah; and, a 2003 “Vintage Port” dessert wine made from late harvest Zinfandel and Tempranillo. As you can tell, a great variety of wine for tasting and purchase.

And, as I’m inclined to do at these tasting rooms, I enjoy chatting with the tasters. I met Doug and his cousin Anne who were out-and-about tasting through the Escondido wine country. As it turns out, Doug, who now lives in La Jolla, was born and went to school in Indio. And he is happy to hear of the success of the CV Weekly publication. A Belle Marie wineclub member, he comfortably went behind the bar to pose for photos with Rosie and his favorite wines.

Anne is a proud northern California “garagiste”, who along with her chemical engineer husband are making their own wine at “Chateau Huff” where their tonguein-cheek motto is “any fool can make good wine from great grapes. Check out their website: www.chateauhuff.com.

Doug also mentioned how much fun

he’s having at Belle Marie’s new “Hidden Valley Enoteca Tasting Room”, which is considered to be one of the most unique wine tasting venue’s in San Diego. Enoteca is home to several of the finest local, familyowned artisan wineries, which have joined together to offer their limited production wines. Enoteca is open at the winery property on Saturday and Sunday from 115. Looks like everyone is tasting everywhere on the property!

And just to distinguish between Belle Marie and the doppelgänger Chateau Dragoo, I guess the large impressive castlelooking building that houses the Escondido Wine and Culinary School is technically the “Chateau”. Also, Chateau Dragoo wines

are produced in an “old world style” versus perhaps the “new world style” of Belle Marie. Again, a great variety of wines for tasting and purchase.

This place is the perfect wine and beer getaway for us CVers, where the temps are usually twenty degrees cooler. Stone Brewing Company and many fun and happy craft beer pubs and bars are right down the highway.

Belle Marie Winery & Chateau Dragoo 26312 Mesa Rock Road, Escondido, CA 92026 | 760-796-7557 Rick is the somm-about-town entertaining and conducting at wine events and tastings. Contact winespectrumaol.com

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KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke w/ Roberto 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Rox LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ River Road 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 8-1am MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Live Music 6pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 RFJT Presents Ted Quinn’s Variety show w/ Merciless Beats, The Yip Yops, Brosquitos and The Castagnes 7pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161ext.230 Machin’ 7pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-3278311 Martin Ross Starlite Lounge 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-3479985 Karaoke w/ T-Bone 8-12am TERRA LAGO GOLF CLUB; IND; 760-7752000 The Carmens 6pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 DJ Khodi Rayne 4:30-9pm, Nite Fixx 9-2am WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 6-10pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Sharon Sills & Barney McClure 6pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Beach Party Thursdays 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 The Bob Garcia Band 6pm 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T Bone 9pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Mid Summer Dance Party 8pm, Leslie Stevens & DJ Mitra 10pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Karaoke w/ AJ The KJ 8-12am AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Noches Azul Latin Night 8pm BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 DJs 10pm BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 Live Music 6-10pm BISTRO 60 @TRILOGY; LQ; 760-5010620 The Carmens 6pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760775-5566 DJ PWee 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am

CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6pm DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 9pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760325-2600 Lassie Jo’s Best Damn Karaoke 7pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 House Band 8:45pm HARD ROCK HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9676 “Jump Off” DJ Colourvision 9pm Lobby, THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 CIVX, The Rebel Noise and The Town Troubles 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Michael D’Angelo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 Live DJ 8:30pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 T.B.A. 7:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Kool Breeze 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 DJ 9pm MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Live Music 6pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 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 CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 T.B.A. 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-345-0222 T.B.A. 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Cerny Brothers 8pm PJ’S SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228-1199 T.B.A. 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161ext.230 Tony Grandberry 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 T.B.A. 9pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-3278311 Martin Ross Starlite Lounge 6pm, HoneyRock Sidebar Lounge 10pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 Voices Carry ( Pat Mahon, Carrie Wilson and Lisa Lynn Morgan ) 6:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 CV Weekly presents Before the Mourning, Remnants of Man and In the Name of the Dead 9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Demetrious and Co. TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev & Bill 6pm 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T-Bone 9pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Stronghold Reggae presents Reggae Sol noon poolside, Highlife with DJ Day 10pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Cabaret on the Green w/ Les Michaels & Joel Baker 7-10pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Chix Mix-LAW 7pm BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 DJs 10pm BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 Music 6-10pm BISTRO 60 @TRILOGY; LQ; 760-5010620 The Carmens 6pm BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760775-5566 DJ PWee BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Live Music 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6:30-9:30pm DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 9pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760325-2600 T.B.A. 8pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-327-1700 T.B.A. 9pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 Alyce Bowie 8:30pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm HARD ROCK HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9676 “Solid” Guest DJs, 11am poolside, 9pm Lobby THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Machin’,

Mikey Reyes Acoustic Movement 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Rich Bono & Poupee Boccaccio 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 T.B.A. 8pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 T.B.A. 6pm, Karaoke w/ Roberto 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Kool Breeze 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Shaken Not Stirred 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Live Music 6pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 T.B.A. 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-345-0222 T.B.A. 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Shadow Mountain Band 5pm, Black Crystal Wolf Kids 8pm PJ’S SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228-1199 T.B.A. 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Scarlet Roads 9pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161ext230 PS Voice Round 2 5:30pm, Jeremiah Clark 8:30pm RENAISSANCE PALM; PS; 760-322-6100 Art of Sax featuring Sax Man Will Donato & Eddie Reddick 7-10pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 T.B.A. 9pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-3278311 Martin Ross, Starlite Lounge 6pm, HoneyRock Sidebar Lounge 10pm ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; Rok of Ages and Moving Pictures ( Tribute to Rush ) 7:30pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 Voices Carry ( Pat Mahon, Carrie Wilson and Lisa Lynn Morgan ) 6:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Blasting Echo, Boycott Radio and Klonus 9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 Karaoke w/ Milly G 6pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-3479985 T.B.A. 9pm TILTED KILT; PD; 760-773-5458 Donger for Desi 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS;

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Editor’s Note The Pampered Palate column will be back

next week when Ray Bill returns from vacation.

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for CV Weekly’s Best of 2014 Awards Dinner to be held Thursday, July 31 (see back cover) and find out the results of who won in all of the restaurant categories. You the readers voted so come out and see if your favorites won!

A PIZZERIA THAT’S SO MUCH MORE Not only are we “one of the top pizza joints in the US”, as named by Zagat, we also have an amazing variety of cast-iron dishes, salads, house-made gelato, and a beautiful assortment of wines and craft beers.

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Movie Reviews with Robin E. Simmons

PICKPOCKET

TRICKY FINGERS

The first time I saw French director Robert Bresson’s PICKPOCKET (1959), I thought it was oddly amateurish and strangely stilted – but I was hypnotized by the precisely controlled, cool, black and white images and nearly expressionless actors as they processed a morality fable about, well, what exactly?

Clearly “inspired” by Dostoevsky, Bresson’s austere tone poem is about more than crime and redemption as we witness, in a tight 75 minutes, the highly choreographed slight-of-hand artistry of pickpocket Michel (Martin LaSalle) who seems to be a man devoid of ordinary, human feelings. He chooses to not visit his ailing mother and shows scant interest in Jeanne (Marika Green), a young, classically beautifully neighbor in his mom’s building.

Is Bresson, who has been touted as a spiritual filmmaker, merely documenting a few days in the life of a sociopath, as some have suggested? Or is it rather about the hope of redemption when one surrenders to love, or what seems like it, after a meandering, meaningless path? No matter what the intentional theme, the film remains wrapped in mysterious layers that are further obscured by the flouting of traditional film structure and language. And that makes Bresson a genius and an artist.

The movie lives long in the memory because of its haunting ambiguity and severe power. Generous extras include an audio commentary, an introduction by director Paul Schrader, footage of slight-of-hand artist Kassagi (he’s in the movie) and more including contemporary conversations wit the two then non-actor leads, Martin LaSalle and Marika Green. In French with English subtitles. Criterion. Blu-ray

Screeners No.122

legendary hero -- but with a lot of twists.

Adapted from Radical Comics’ “Hercules”

by Steve Moore, this over the top and great looking action film delivers the promise and premise of the poster. That alone is a rare thing, is it not? Suffice it to say, if you were disappointed with this year’s earlier, lower budget HERCULES and still feel a craving for a robust, violent, muscular actioner of mythic proportions, you will not be disappointed in Brett Ratner’s full-throttle reboot. The fine ensemble cast of this revisionist look at a favorite global myth includes Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan and John Hurt. In 2D and 3D. Opens Friday with early Thursday previews at Cinemas Palme d’Or (where you can have a brew at any showing in any theater).

WHITEY

ON THE BIG SCREEN: HERCULES

In a case of perfect casting, Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures’ film stars Dwayne Johnson as the

SEX TAPE There was a lot of faux buzz around this title and the excellent attention getting poster. However, the actual execution of this naughty premise leaves a much to be desired as far as laughs are concerned. The audience I saw it with was mostly silent.

There were a few forced guffaws here and there, but they seemed generous if not obligatory as the increasingly desperate but rarely funny shenanigans unfold.

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True Wit

B

Jason Segel and Cameron Diaz play a couple married for ten years. They have two kids, are still in love, but the physical passion they once had is dormant. So they decide to make a sex video on an iPad using all the position in the book “Joy of Sex” to rekindle their lust. Unfortunately, their three-hour video is inadvertently uploaded to the cloud and thus the predictable mad scramble to retrieve the gifted iPads that share the cloud link. I liked director Jake Kadan’s BAD TEACHER with Segal and Diaz – they have a goofy chemistry. This one strives, a tad too hard. Now playing.

THIRD PERSON

If you’ve followed this incredible case since James Joseph “Whitey” Bulger, Jr.’s arrest on June 22, 2011 near his Santa Monica apartment with a trove of guns and money hidden in the walls of his unit, you must know how huge and complex it is. Joe Berlinger’s utterly fascinating documentary about this very bad and most wanted of men who remained “at large” for 16 years, covers a lot of territory but leaves a lot unsaid. Structured around his trial, we learn a about Bulger and his cold-blooded murderous gangster life in Boston, but what is most fascinating – and repellant – is the astonishing government corruption. I hope Berlinger puts a lot of extras on the home video version. Now playing.

Book Review

Paul Haggis is a smart writer-director who has gave us the unsettling and compelling CRASH (2004), which won a Best Picture Oscar©. Now, working with another topnotch cast and an intriguing premise, he tells – or attempts to tell --three interlocking but divergent stories rooted in love and betrayal that unfold in Rome, Paris and New York.

This film is a puzzle. Is it really about three facets of a single psyche, as some critics have asked? Or is it about the complexity of modern love and guilt? Sensitive “truths” are exposed. And there’s a lot of specific clarity in the cause and effect factors that trigger the rather predictable twists. But there is also just enough vagueness to keep you thinking after final fade out. Haggis has crafted a surprisingly emotional art film that may be about Haggis himself who appears worried that his future films (including this one) may not live up to the acclaim of CRASH. Unusual in its structure and telling, the film demands close attention. Haggis, who has publicly battled Scientology after denouncing it, bravely opens himself to an examination that is either brilliant -or simply narcissistic. I liked the movie’s ambition and execution. Now playing.

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eginning today, comic book aficionados and fanatics will gather in San Diego for Comic-Con International to celebrate the world that all things comicdom entails and inspires. Among the comic geniuses will be Jack Mendelsohn, artist and author of Jacky’s Diary (IDW Publishing, 192 pages) a hardcover, colorful compilation of the original Sunday strip in its entirety.

You may not be familiar with Mendelsohn’s name or Jacky’s Diary, but I guarantee he has made you laugh. His career spans 70 years with credits that include DC Comics, MAD Magazine, Laugh-In, The Carol Burnett Show, Yellow Submarine and Teenage Mutant Turtles to name just a few.

Jacky’s Diary was a Sunday cartoon originally published and globally syndicated in over 65 papers from 1959 to 1961. It still has a cult following today. With child-like illustrations, Jacky’s Diary features a curious boy as he explores and misconstrues the crazy world he experiences. The simple drawings and subversive bits are a perfect combination of form and function.

Recently, I had the good fortunate to talk with Mendelsohn at his Palm Springs home.

CVW: How much of your personality is in “Jacky”?

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By Jack Mendelsohn hardbound comic strip anthology JM: It’s a lot of me. When other kids wanted to be firemen or cowboys, I wanted to draw funny pictures. I liked to make my friends laugh and I never diverged from that path.

CVW: What was the idea behind Jacky’s Diary?

JM: The idea was the skewed point of view of a kid who misunderstands his adventures whether in school, or a picnic with his parents or a day at the beach. In his innocence, it’s his misinterpretation of what’s going on around him and there in lies the humor.

I thought there was clever wordplay and double meanings of unconscious truths that the kid stumbled on without realizing what he was saying. It worked on all kinds of levels. I knew it would appeal to kids and kids would respond to the simple drawing style, but it was really written for adults.

Every day I get people who say how much they enjoyed it. That’s really nice.

CVW: Do you have a favorite diary entry?

JM: Oh yeah, I got a lot of favorites. I sure do. I’m proud of the history of delivering the U.S. mail. I thought that was particularly clever. It was from caveman times to the present. I like the image of a caveman lugging big rocks around. There was a twoparter about ancient Greece. I like the Christmas where Jacky got presents for his family. And there’s the one when Jacky went with his mother for her driving test. It doesn’t sound very funny just saying it. You have to see the strip.

CVW: Do you consider yourself a cartoonist or writer first?

JM: I was a cartoonist first, but I didn’t have what most cartoonists had. In the beginning, I couldn’t compare to the professionalism of some of those guys.

I guess I didn’t have the inherent skill of drawing. I’d work on one drawing for days, polishing it and polishing it. Where as writing came very fast to me. I discovered that a lot of very talented cartoonists were ill at ease when it came to the writing, so they turned to me and I would write for them.

CVW: You wrote the movie Yellow Submarine. Did you get to meet the Beatles?

JM: No. They gave me the opportunity to go to England, but I declined because I was busy working on the script. I took a leave of absence from Hanna Barbera to work on Yellow Submarine.

I was sent drawing samples of the characters and an outline of the plot.

Of course all the songs came from “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” I had done the Beatles’ short cartoons (for television) before, so I was familiar with writing a story based on their songs. I’d take a song, visualize it and build a story. It was a lot of fun, but a lot of work. I did more than half of the series. The four-minute cartoons became the number one show on Saturday mornings.

CVW: What are you working on now?

JM: I’m writing a book called Being Funny for Money. It’s a back stage look at show business over my 70 years in the industry.

Funny stories from my experience working in animation, TV, movies of the week, features

films and variety shows. They’re all very entertaining stories and quite revealing.

I finished a semi-autobiographical book called Montezuma’s Revenge about my six years in Mexico. The publisher is thinking of making it into a graphic novel. And I wrote the incredible true story of Pat Morita: The Dark Side of a Star. It’s with an agent now.

CVW: What makes you laugh?

JM: My cat. That’s why we call him Harpo. He has orange fur and he’s silent. My wife makes me laugh. Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Mel Brooks… Sid Caesar was brilliant.

I’ve got a lot of favorites.

In fact, Mendelsohn’s has made his career writing for American favorites.

Jacky’s Diary is a beautifully rendered coffee table book. Its oversized, glossy pages make the reading a delight whether starting at the beginning of the strip or just browsing for a quick laugh.

Even more impressive is the first 31 pages with a Forward by cartoonist Mort Walker age 90½ (Beetle Bailey) and a Backward by Mell Lazarus age 86 ½ (Mama). Both men are cartooning giants. Mendelsohn includes a brief history of his extensive career and the amazing and famous friends he met along the way. Certainly well-written, the pages are meticulously laid out with great vintage photos, illustrations and reproductions from the era.

You can meet Mendelsohn at ComicCon. He will be signing his book at different venues on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Friday evening, Mendelsohn will receive the Bill Finger Award (co-creator of DC’s Batman) for his excellence in Comic Book Writing. The Finger Award seeks out important cartoonists and writers who rarely received credit for their contributions.

Throughout the weekend, Mendelsohn will participate in the IDW publishers show, the Animation Caucus, the National Cartoonists Society event and MAD magazine’s quick draw contest.

Recognized by his peers, Mendelsohn received the Writers Guild Animation Writing Award. At 87½, Mendelsohn continues to be creative. He has tickled our collective funny bone for generations and triggered millions of laughs. Jack Mendelsohn is a national treasure and a true wit.

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Haddon Libby:It’s all local

SOUR GRAPES

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he Grand ‘Ol Party does not like President Obama very much. As they cannot beat him in the election booth, they are doing things like suing him and threatening impeachment. Why? Speaker of the House, John Boehner, plans on suing the President for failing to enforce all of the elements of the Affordable Care Act a/k/a Obamacare. Stated differently, Boehner is upset that Obama is not enforcing all of the provisions of an Act that Boehner and the GOP have tried to abolish at least fifty times. Boehner is not interested in suing Obama for the improper use of work permits in order to keep the refugee children in the United States. Could it be that Boehner is hoping for a rescission of child labor laws?

Boehner and his Republican cohorts are really upset over Obama’s failure to fully enforce one law that they really hate.

I don’t get it.

Be upset over failures to enforce all laws not just the ones you dislike.

I wonder if Boehner might also take action on some other unenforced laws. In his home state of Ohio alone, it is illegal for women to wear patent leather shoes in Cleveland.

Women also cannot disrobe in front of a picture of a man or serve as hotel bellhops.

Our most right Congresswoman,

Michele Bachman, has joined the chorus of Republicans who feel that Obama should be impeached. As Obama has not abused a cigar (although he is known to sneak a cigarette), what did he do to warrant impeachment saber rattling?

The GOP have a laundry list that includes Obama’s association with Tony Rezko, ACORN, his birth certificate, support for union jobs, help for woman-owned car dealerships, anything he has ever said or done related to Obamacare, using his office to influence people to support his initiatives and killing an American who was part of Al Qaida by using a drone. More serious issues currently under investigation include the IRS targeting of conservative non-profits and the spying on news gathering organizations in order to stop White House leaks of confidential information.

Looking back a few years at the Bush Administration, they most certainly broke the law by performing wiretaps on Americans including Keith Olbermann and other news reporters. In the Iraq War, they committed war crimes by violating the Geneva Convention through various forms of torture on enemy combatants. The fabrication of ‘acts’ to get the United States into the war was another impeachable offense. While a few Democrats suggested that Bush should be impeached, it never reached the hysteria

that is currently sweeping Congress.

While transgressions by people in positions of power are unacceptable at all levels and in all ways, these rantings by the GOP sound more like sour grapes than an honest effort to cease abuses.

Cases in point include the comparing of Obama to Hitler or schoolyard taunts where Obama is called a ‘tyrannical despot’ or King.

Despite constant calls for impeachment, chorus leaders like Representative John Duncan say that they will not begin impeachment hearings as this might turn independents away from the GOP while firing up the Democrat base in advance of mid-term elections. As a point of edification,

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tyrants, despots and Kings do not really care about elections - a look at Syria or Russia proves this.

While 47% of all Americans feel that Obama is doing a good job, only 25% feel that America is going in the right direction.

Meanwhile, Boehner and the GOP-led Congress have an 80% disapproval rating.

They would be doing themselves and our country a great service of historic proportions if they actually worked on creating comprehensive plans meant to solve America’s serious and growing list of problems.

Dale Gribow On The Law Mistakes Auto Insurance Companies Want Victims to Make

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he more mistakes a victim makes with their PI case, the less the accident claim is worth.

At the scene: Initially Insurance companies do not want the victim to hire an attorney. They try to convince the injured party they can handle the claim themselves. Without an attorney the victim is not aware of how important it is to be organized and gather information.

They do not like it when the victim takes out their cell phone and takes picture of the cars, witnesses, parties and their injuries and then takes a video of the driver admitting liability and speeding. However if there is no police report the insurance company can later deny liability.

The insurance company’s does not want the police not make a report and hopes the injured party will not take an ambulance to the hospital. Delay in treatment allows the carrier to argue if there was an injury there would have been immediate treatment. Many lawyers reject soft tissue accident cases if there is no ambulance or hospital right after the accident.

Picking an Attorney: A victim without the name of an attorney BEFORE an accident is often too stressed and disorganized and cannot think straight.

They hire a TV advertising “mill” attorney or worse yet they use their biz or estate planning

attorney who knows nothing about this area of the law. The less competent the attorney the less the value of the case. The insurance company would also like the victim to hire an attorney from out of the area. They do not know the local court personnel and because they have their practice in LA or San Diego they are less likely to make court appearances. Sometimes the relationship an attorney develops with the defense attorney at these proceedings enables the two to later settle the case. Finding a lawyer who was also in an accident will yield a lawyer who truly understands the pain you are going through and the change to your quality of life.

Body Shop: Going to the insurance company body shop or using a friend who has body shop and will do the work for less is a bad idea and plays into the hands of the insurance company. One of the criteria’s for deciding the value of a case is the amount of the property damage. Lower property damage is counterproductive. The property damage adjuster assigned initially is often a nice sweet adjuster who will be replaced in a month or so. This nice adjuster may try to trick the victim by asking them to get into the pix of the damage to the car and pointing to the damage. Right before they click they say smile. Now they have a picture of the victim bending and smiling when they told the doctor they cannot do this.

Choosing a Doctor: The insurance company would like all victims to delay treatment and then treat with their family doctor who may be competent to treat you but may not be trained in preparing a medical legal report. For years I would annually lecture to the International College of Surgeons on How to Write a Medical Legal Report. In addition when you treat with your own doctor your existing records can have damaging information such as prior injuries, drug use, alcohol problems and mental issues.

Notations about a sexually transmitted disease and an abortion can likewise prejudice a jury against the victim. It is imperative that you get in to see the doctor RIGHT AWAY and not be given an appointment two weeks later. When that happens the adjuster can argue how do we know the injuries he is complaining of now were from the accident and not a slip and fall in the shower or around the pool and if he was really hurt he would have treated right away.

Social Media: The new tool used by insurance companies is checking out the victims Facebook posts and that is why I tell my clients to take down their social media until the case is over. The insurance company can see information about the victim playing tennis or golf or going on a trip and lifting luggage. They can also get the names of friends of the victim and contact them to try to dig up dirt. All this can reduce the value of the case and plays into the hands of the carrier.

Dale Gribow has been selected “TOP LAWYER” FOR Palm Springs LIFE FOR EVERY YEAR THEY HAVE SELECTED A TOP LAWYER and was again selected in June 2014. He is AVVO Peer rated SUPERB by fellow attorneys and has been Man of the Year 7 times including The City of Hope and the City of Palm Desert.

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Look Before You Lock!

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eat the Heat, Check the Back Seat, Look Before You Lock or KISS - Keep Infants Safe and Secure all have the same message; “leaving children in cars is dangerous and even deadly reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.” Studies have shown that the temperature inside a parked vehicle can rapidly rise to a dangerous levels for children, pets and even adults in minutes. Leaving windows slightly open does not significantly decrease the heating rate. The effects can be more severe on children because their bodies warm at a faster rate than adults.

Never Leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle. Not even for a minute! If you see a child unattended in a hot vehicle, call 9-1-1 immediately. Don›t overlook sleeping babies.

Always lock your car and ensure children do not

have access to keys or remote entry devices. If a child is missing, check the car first, including the trunk. Teach your children that vehicles are never to be used as a play area. Keep a stuffed animal in the car seat. When the child is put in the seat, place the animal in the front with the driver. Or, place your purse, phone or briefcase in the back seat as a reminder that you have your child in the car. Make “look before you lock” a routine whenever you get out of the car. Ensure your child care provider follows the same and will call you if your child does not show up for school.

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NEWS HOT PURPLE ENERGY’S PRESIDENT NATE OTTO APPOINTED TO CITY OF PALM SPRINGS SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

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ot Purple Energy is proud to announce that its President, Nate Otto, has been selected to serve on the City of Palm Springs Sustainability Commission for the 2014-2015 year.

“It is an honor to be a part of this committee, serving a cause that is very important to me and working for the greater good of the city,” says Nate Otto, President of Hot Purple Energy. “I am excited to see the impact the commission’s continued collaborative efforts will have on Palm Springs.”

The Palm Springs Sustainability Commission is dedicated to contributing to a clean and healthy environment, community engagement and a thriving economy. The committee sponsors events throughout the year to encourage Coachella Valley residents to lower their carbon footprint and reduce the number of greenhouse gas emissions they exude.

The commission holds regular meetings every third Tuesday of the month at 5 p.m. at Palm Springs City Hall. The meetings are open to the public. Attendees can receive information on the status of current and future measures being implemented throughout the city, as well as upcoming

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About Hot Purple Energy HPE is a full-service energy company with a passion for providing solar systems and comprehensive energy solutions so that individuals and businesses can take control of their energy futures.

Established in 2009, HPE is revered for its superior designs, quality components, fine installation techniques, and commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

HPE’s portfolio of clients includes College of the Desert, Las Casuelas Terraza, the Gerald Ford and Abernathy Estates, the Morrison, Alta Verde Group’s Escena and Monte Sereno home communities, as well as hundreds of private consumers.

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resh from their wildly successful Avant-Garde ‘Chanel-esq’ dinner event LIGHT, PS Underground jubilantly proclaims “Let them eat cake!”

The underground duo have announced July’s monthly Sunday Brunch aptly called CAKE. How many ways can PS Underground interpret the concept of CAKE? For those of you who have ever attended a PS Underground event, you know how creative the culinary team of Michael Fietsam and Dave Horgen truly are and we at ShareKitchen guarantee you are in for a real treat! While each and every event is unique, all of their brunches treat you to a

multi-course feast, mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and chilled bubbly. Make new friends, see old friends, and come join us! Cost is $59 per person plus tax and gratuity. When and where? Sunday, July 27th - 10:30 am at ShareKitchen Cathedral City – Reservations Required – www.psunderground.com The next test kitchen dinner by the Akamai Ohana will be held at ShareKitchen at 6:30pm on July 31, 2014. Celebrating the summer season, Chef Reese Murakami is looking forward to offering his guests six tasty and delectable offerings including an Arpege egg starter, cocoa infused minted pea agnolotti with a vanilla beurre blanc, goat cheese stuffed squash blossoms, lamb chops with cambazola cheese polenta and salsa verde, a seafood sausage of lobster, bass, shrimp and scallops with sauce Americaine and an ocean inspired risotto. Chef Reese will be finishing off this delectable feast with roasted peaches with cream cheese ice cream and a brown butter cake. The dinner is $80.00 per person plus tax and gratuity with an optional five pairings of wine for $25.00. Reservations Required - Please contact Reese Murakami directly at akamaicali@gmail.com for inquiries and reservations.

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By julie buehler

Football 101: It’s Easier Than You Think, But Tougher Than Most Admit

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hen people find out that I host a sports talk radio show, they often ask, “Did you grow up with a lot of brothers?” Well, I guess, but 2 of the 3 are younger, so I guided their blossoming more than they guided mine. My oldest brother was a baseball player, not really into football as much.

So when I fell in love with the San Francisco 49ers thanks to the rampaging play of Steve Young, I had to rely on myself to teach me the dynamic chess match between mammoth men known as football.

And so I did.

I read books, watched games, subscribed to and listened intently to coaching clinics to learn what I was watching and understand why it captivated my imagination.

I shouldn’t write in past tense, as I still read books, watch games, listen intently and subscribe to coaching newsletters, clinics and other forms of continuing education.

What’s amazing to me is how many people THINK they know the game of football. That’s like understanding Picasso: as soon as you think you’ve got a grasp on it, there’s another angle to tackle.

And usually, those who THINK they know a lot about the game are the ones spouting off misinformation and their opinions-veiledas-fact for any and all to hear.

But reality is A LOT of people don’t know the game as well as they think they do and even more admittedly don’t know much about it at all. But it continues to be one of America’s favorite fascinations.

Those who don’t understand the game well, frequently women, and some men, young and old, tell me they wish someone would take the time to teach them the game as their boyfriend, husband, wife, family or friends are “huge fans” and it’s difficult to enjoy the weekly action if they don’t understand the basic premise of offense and defense, let alone conceptualize what a first down is or why a group of players suddenly bolt across the field after some guy kicks the ball. Problem is, they are shy about asking anyone with knowledge as patience quickly

wears thin.

Even those who understand the basic concepts of the game from playing at some point in life often tell me they wish they had someone who explained the foundations of where certain rules came from, the evolution of the game from generation to generation.

Well, after more than a decade in sports journalism and hearing requests from all walks of life to author a “Football 101” class, I’ve decided to do that.

Every Friday morning at 6:40am on KMIR (channel 13 on Time Warner, 36 on Dish and Direct) I’ll be breaking down the game for those who need a little refresher for the season to start.

We’ll learn where rules came from, why changes have been made and the lingo and knowledge required to keep up with any football fan, and hopefully offer viewers a chance to develop an appreciation for the game and become a football fan.

This last Friday, I started with the basics, offense versus defense and what the “First Down” concept means and why it’s unique in football. If you missed it, please go to KMIR. com and search “Football 101,” you’ll find it.

In the mean time, don’t feel badly for not knowing what the loudmouth next to you claims to know. Chances are after my Football 101 classes, your REAL knowledge will far eclipse their opinions.

Just looking to help everyone learn to love the game as much as I do.

And get you ready for what’s sure to be an exciting local high school, college and NFL season!

Julie Buehler hosts the Coachella Valley’s most popular sports talk radio show, “Buehler’s Day Off” every day from 3-6 on 1010 KXPS, the valley’s all sports station.

She can also be seen every morning between 6-7am on KMIR sharing the coolest stories in sports. She’s an avid gym rat, slightly sarcastic and more likely to recite Steve Young’s career passing stats than American Idol winners.

Tune in M-F 3-6 pst at www.team1010.com or watch “Buehler’s Day Off” on Ustream and KMIR.com for her sports reports.

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NCAA - Change Is A Brewin’.. .

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ig 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby took to the podium Monday morning and wasn’t shy about voicing his opinion on the current college athletics model, specifically his displeasure with the ineffectiveness of the NCAA’s enforcement standards.

In his state of the conference address, Bowlsby didn’t speak glowingly about the future of the NCAA and college sports in general. Speaking at the beginning of Big 12 Media Days, Bowlsby said “If you like what you see in college athletics right now, you’re gonna be disappointed. Change is coming.”

The impact of lawsuits against the NCAA, including the Ed O’Bannon case, will drastically change the way college sports is structured.

“I think all of that in the end will cause programs to be eliminated,” Bowlsby said, specifically saying men’s Olympic sports would be the target of cuts.

Bowlsby is beginning his third year as the conference’s commissioner.

“I expect to be in court most of the rest of my career,” Bowlsby said. “That’s the whole nature of it.

“I don’t think that’s what I signed up for.”

Bowlsby also had plenty to say about the current enforcement of NCAA rules.

“It’s not an understatement to say that cheating pays presently,” Bowlsby said.

Cheating is not rampant but the lack of enforcement and the power to impose significant penalties for not cooperating with investigations make the consequences of cheating negligible.

“If you want to cheat, you can do it and you can get away with it and there are benefits to doing it,” Bowlsby said.

Bowlsby further warned that the NCAA will soon face financial struggles, saying expenses were rising at nearly twice the rate of revenue.

Bowlsby states the notion that college athletes could be considered employees was absurd. “Student-athletes are not employees.

They shouldn’t ever be employees,” Bowlsby said. “It’s a total square peg in a round hole.”

Not everything was gloom and doom, though.

Bowlsby said the league was in good position with the start of the four-team playoff, touting the league’s “One True Champion” motto.

“The fact that we play everyone in the league is a nuance that’s not going to be overlooked by the committee,” Bowlsby said.

The league hasn’t won a national title since Texas in 2005.

“I think it’s about time we did,” Bowlsby said.

The Pros of Paying College Athletes In this age where social media is the king, making a profit out of sports is even a more ludicrous pursuit. Schools are actually making

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more money than ever from the revenues of televised college sports, especially the most popular men’s football and basketball.

However, the athletes involved in these games - the reason why sporting shows are such a hit in the first place - are not getting more than their scholarship grants; it is not even enough to cover for all their expenses; tuition, food, board, travel, books, and others.

They have no other means to compensate for this need since sport practices take up all of their time after their academic responsibilities.

Paying college students, a little extra, would actually go a long way, especially for the ones belonging to a family with low income.

If this point would be considered it might help to finally stop the abuses happening behind the scenes; abuses such as interested parties (i.e. recruiters) offering the athletes special “privileges” for favors as to how they wanted games to turn out. Shady business, yes, but it happens.

The Cons of Paying College Athletes The main reason why paying college athletes still isn’t legalized is because of the strong stand of the spirit of amateurism against the idea. Most traditionalists would also argue that college sports exist not so the athletes could gain profit, but to foster the true meaning of sportsmanship between colleges. Involving money in the equation for the players’ participation would debase the essence of amateurism. Another big problem with the idea is its mere “unfairness” to less popular sports that acquire little to no revenue, and of course to the colleges with lesser funds.

Who would be responsible for paying the students in this case? And what system will be used; do athletes with better performance get more pay than other members of the team?

Bowlsby’s comments are dead on, just not what one would expect to hear from someone in his position. In the wake of the NCAA botching the Miami case and running around in circles in Chapel Hill, not to mention the O’Bannon case and the current outcry for pay for players, the NCAA has an uphill battle on their hands and rightly so.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of July 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A report in the prestigious British medical journal BMJ says that almost one percent of young pregnant women in the U.S. claim to be virgins. They testify that they have conceived a fetus without the benefit of sex.

That’s impossible, right? Technically, yes. But if there could ever be a loophole in natural law, it would happen for you Aries sometime in the coming weeks. You will be so exceptionally fertile, so prone to hatching new life, that almost anything could incite germination. A vivid dream or captivating idea or thrilling adventure or exotic encounter might be enough to do the trick.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): As you weave your way through the next chapter of your story, I suggest you take inspiration from the turtle. You may even want to imagine that the turtle is your animal ally, a guide that helps you access the gradual and deliberate kind of intelligence you will need. Moving quickly will not be appropriate for the leisurely lessons that are coming your way. The point is to be deep and thorough about a few things rather than half-knowledgeable about a lot of things. There’s one other turtle-like quality I hope you will cultivate, too: the ability to feel at home wherever you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): America’s biggest winery is E & J Gallo. It sells more wine than any other company, and has been named the planet’s “Most Powerful Wine Brand” four different years.

Ernest and Julio Gallo launched the enterprise in 1933 after studying the art of winemaking in pamphlets they found in the basement of a public library in Modesto, California. I foresee a less spectacular but metaphorically similar arc for you, Gemini. Sometime soon -- maybe it has already happened -- information or inspiration you come across in a modest setting will launch you on the path to future success. There is one caveat: You must take seriously the spark you encounter, and not underestimate it because it appears in humble circumstances.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Diamonds are not rare. They are so numerous that if they were evenly distributed, you and me and everyone else on the planet could each have a cupful of them. And if you are ever in your lifetime going to get your personal cupful, it may happen in the next 11 months. That’s because your hard work and special talent are more likely than usual to be rewarded with tangible assets. Strokes of luck will tend to manifest in the form of money and treasure and valuable things you can really use. Be alert for the clues, Cancerian. One may appear momentarily.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): According to the legends about Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table, the boy who would ultimately become King Arthur didn’t know he was heir to the throne while he was growing up. His future destiny was hidden from him.

The wizard Merlin trained him but made sure he never found out he was special. When the old King Uther Pendragon died, a tournament was staged to find a replacement. The winner would be whoever was able to withdraw the enchanted sword that was embedded in a large stone. Quite by accident, our hero got a chance to make an attempt. Success! I have reminded you of the broad outlines of this tale, Leo, because at least one of its elements resembles your destiny in the next 11 months.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When a crocodile slams its jaws shut, the energy it summons is powerful. But when the beast opens its jaws, the force it exerts is weak. That’s because the muscles used to close are much more robust than the muscles used to open. I’m wondering if an analogous story might be told about you these days, Virgo. Are you more prone to close down than to open up? Is it easier for you to resist, avoid, and say no than it is to be receptive, extend a welcome, and say yes? If so, please consider cultivating a better balance. You need both capacities running at full strength in the coming days.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the latter part of the 18th century, American rebels and rabble-rousers

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used to gather regularly in the basement of the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston. There they plotted the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s ride, and other dissident adventures that opposed British Rule.

That’s why the Green Dragon became known as the “Headquarters of the Revolution.” I think you and your cohorts need a place like that, Libra. It’s high time for you to scheme and dream about taking coordinated actions that will spur teamwork and foster liberation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “When one has not had a good father, one must create one,” said philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. What does that mean? How might you go about “creating” a good father? Well, you could develop a relationship with an admirable older man who is an inspiring role model. You could read books by men whose work stirs you to actualize your own potentials. If you have a vigorous inner life, you could build a fantasy dad in your imagination. Here’s another possibility: Cultivate in yourself the qualities you think a good father should have. And even if you actually had a pretty decent father, Scorpio, I’m sure he wasn’t perfect. So it still might be interesting to try out some of these ideas. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to get more of the fathering energy you would thrive on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If I seem free, it’s because I’m always running.” So said Sagittarian musician Jimi Hendrix, widely regarded as one of the most inventive and electrifying guitarists who ever lived. Does that prospect have any appeal to you, Sagittarius? I don’t, of course, recommend that you keep running for the rest of your long life.

After a while, it will be wise to rest and ruminate.

But I do think it might be illuminating to try this brazen approach for a week or two. If it feels right, you might also want to mix in some dancing and skipping and leaping with your running.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the next 11 months, Capricorn, you will be given some choice riddles about the art of togetherness. To solve them, you will have to learn much more about the arts of intimacy -- or else! It’s up to you: Either work your ass off as you strengthen your important relationships, or else risk watching them unravel. But don’t take this as a grim, sobering assignment. On the contrary!

Play hard. Experiment freely. Be open to unexpected inspiration. Have fun deepening your emotional intelligence. That approach will work best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hypothesis: The exciting qualities that attract you to someone in the first place will probably drive you a bit crazy if you go on to develop a long-term relationship. That doesn’t mean you should avoid seeking connections with intriguing people who captivate your imagination.

It does suggest you should have no illusions about what you are getting yourself into. It also implies that you should cultivate a sense of humor about how the experiences that rouse your passion often bring you the best tests and trials. And why am I discussing these eccentric truths with you right now? Because I suspect you will be living proof of them in the months to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In 1961, Paul Cezanne’s painting The Artist’s Sister was on display at a museum in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Then a lucky event occurred: It was stolen. When it was finally recovered months later, it had been ripped out of its frame. An art restorer who was commissioned to repair it discovered that there was a previously-unknown Cezanne painting on the back of the canvas. As a result, the appraisal of the original piece rose $75,000. Now both sides are on view at the St. Louis City Art Museum. I foresee a comparable progression in your life, Pisces. An apparent setback will ultimately increase your value.

Homework: Make up a secret identity for yourself. What is it? How do you use it? Testify at Truthrooster@gmail.com.

Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

July 24 to July 30, 2014

Mind, body & Spirit

VULNERABILITY

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by Bronwyn Ison

fter considerable thought I decided the topic of vulnerability should be explored. Did you know that being vulnerable is exceptionally difficult for most people? To be vulnerable means to remove your mask. Removing your mask will mean that everyone will truly see who you are.

Frightening, right? Being your self doesn’t demand a fearful result.

As our lives progress we learn with each experience. If you desire true and fulfilling relationships it’s time to let your light shine.

It is time to begin living the extraordinary life you are supposed to living. Being vulnerable will preclude pretending to be something you are not. Hiding behind closed doors can become exhausting and personally labor intensive. Don’t you have enough to worry about? It is possible you have been vulnerable in your past and were hurt.

However, you learned from this experience.

You may have said to yourself, “I will never place myself in a vulnerable position again.”

Don’t let one or more exposures break your spirit from being you.

Have you thought to yourself, “If he/she knew the real me they may not like or accept me?” Be honest, we’ve all encountered this thought. Projecting yourself to the world in how you think you should be is an act. Getting off the stage will be liberating. When you cease judging yourself you will be set free.

We are our own worst critics. We constantly find fault with ourselves. Suggestion: change

or accept who you are. Transformation will commence when you stop lying to yourself. Your view on life becomes one of love and connection. Your self-esteem and relationships become strengthened. Overall it is a win-win situation.

Be cognizant that your vulnerability should be expressed with sincerity. Divulging information about your self so someone will sympathize or feel sorry for you is a form of manipulation. Don’t express or use vulnerability as a technique to get your way.

To be vulnerable is to relinquish control, not a tool for further control. Also, emotionally vomiting on someone is unattractive. Spilling everything into somebody’s lap can be relieving to you but needy and painful for the recipient. You are sharing with your friend or partner and should not expect them to fix you. If he/she lends advice or wants to help from a genuine position then it is up to you to accept the offer or not.

Psychologist Robert Glover says: “Humans are attracted to each other’s rough edges.”

You don’t have to be perfect. It is healthy to show your rough edges. Being able to expose and share your self without inhibition is attractive. If you find rejection as least you know in your soul you were true to yourself.

Best of all when you find a woman/man who can reveal this side of them selves… revel in the beauty of the relationship.

Bronwyn Ison is the Owner of Evolve Yoga. www.e-volveyoga.com

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Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

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he other day the following client email crossed my desk: “Sunny…I am in the process of spending a few days in Orlando enjoying my favorite theme park. Yesterday I waited patiently in line to board a roller coaster --which is something I never do! My purpose was to execute one of the items under “Facing my Fears,” a topic we discussed in coaching. They strapped me in. Closing my eyes I said a quick prayer and as I was instantly plunged into the air at a frightening speed…you were the last image I remember before indulging into my terrifying journey. At the end of the ride I was happy to have survived and thrilled with myself for dealing with the unknown.”

I laughed heartily and applauded my client for stepping far afield of her comfort zone to deal with fear. Then I added “take a roller coaster ride at the next opportunity” to my fear list. It is something I haven’t done in years probably because I’ve turned chicken.

Dealing with fears holding us back from accomplishing our goals is a common theme in coaching sessions. My client mapping out a list of her fears was a proper beginning.

Obviously, riding a roller coaster had nothing to do with her goals, however, conquering a fear, any fear, gives us the confidence to maintain momentum. This was clearly evidenced by her closing sentence which was, “I’m off to face my next fear.”

Want to work on eliminating your barriers? Recognize that fears are formed in our minds. We associate doing something with danger, or perhaps we view the outcome as ending in embarrassment, disgrace, failure, etc.

Begin by striving to eliminate the negative and debilitating chatter in your head. It serves no purpose other than to provide excuses as worthless as a mechanical pencil devoid of lead. When those noisy demons begin their chant dismiss them. With no audience to entertain they will quietly exit stage left.

Next, practice embracing uncertainty.

Take smaller risks on a consistent basis.

Select risks that will help you conquer your fear. For example, if you fear public speaking, enroll in a Toastmasters class.

The Toastmaster environment is supportive allowing a participant to move at his or her own pace.

A final thought…borrow a tagline from the Navy Seals. “Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” The idea is to remain focused on the task at hand regardless of the surrounding circumstances. Conditions will not always be ideal. Accept that fact and stay the course.

Feeling more secure about taking the plunge? Great! Meet me at Disneyland. I have a coaster to conquer.

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

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by dr maria lombardo

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

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

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

The Avelar…A New Tummy Tuck

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he “tummy tuck” has been around for years and removes the excess skin and bulges from the belly but it is not the right procedure for some women.

Those who have a layer of fat beneath the skin or who have fatty deposits on the hips or on the abdomen do benefit from excess skin removal but they will be left with those same fatty deposits and will be left with a “thick” shape. The Avelar, a new “tummy tuck” technique here in the Coachella Valley, is now being offered at the Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery Center in Rancho Mirage.

Developed by Dr. Juarez Avelar in Brazil, this new technique combine’s liposuction to thin the fat layer of the abdomen creating as much loose skin as possible, and then removal of excess skin is performed. This technique allows for an easier and faster recovery than the traditional procedure.

Traditional “tummy tuck” procedures, known as abdominoplasty, requires extensive surgical dissection and the use of drains for several days to weeks after surgery. Both procedures require the use of a compression garment for several weeks after surgery to decrease the risk of blood

clots and to help re-contour the shape of the abdomen.

The Avelar is a great alternative for patients who want a “tummy tuck” but have avoided the procedure because of long recovery times, required time off of work and lengthy drainage times. With the Avelar technique muscles can still be tightened and the navel can be repositioned when necessary. All the advantages of the traditional procedure are present with the added benefit of being able to shape the body and give a more desirable hourglass appearance.

Mommy Makeovers, a combination of The Avelar “tummy tuck” with a breast procedure can also be done. Flatten the belly and return the breasts to a prepregnancy profile. For more information about all the procedures offered or to make an appointment to discuss whether you are a candidate for this exciting new procedure, call Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery at 760610-8990 to schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Maria Lombardo. www.lombardocosmeticsurgery.com

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