Coachella Valley Weekly - August 2 to August 8, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 20 by CV Weekly

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Giselle Woo & The Night Owls win Best Female Band BY JASON HALL and Mega Sun win Best Male Band at 'Not So Acoustic Palooza' at Big Rock Photos by Iris Hall / DeepThoughtStudio.com

publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Kirby Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Avery Wood, Tricia Witkower, Jason Hall, Olga Rodriguez Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Dale Gribow, Laura Hunt Little, Sam DiGiovanna, Rob Brezny, Sunny Simon, Dr. Peter Kadile, Bruce Cathcart, Flint Wheeler, Denise Ortuno Neil, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Rebecca Pikus, Angela Romeo,Aaron Ramson, Lynne Tucker, Elizabeth Scarcella, Ruth Hill Photographers Robert Chance, Iris Hall, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez, Laura Hunt Little Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

Contents Not So Acoustic Palooza at Big Rock.3-4 Mary Pickford is D'Place........................ 4 Backstage Jazz - Cindy Bradley............. 5 Upcoming Events at Fantasy Springs: Rascal Flatts & Paula Abdul ............... 5

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his past Thursday night the Not So Acoustic Palooza competition/event took place at Big Rock Pub with 6 bands competing to win a 30 day radio rotation on 93.7 KCLB. Three Female and three male bands/acts competed with one female and one male act selected as winners. The event was produced by Entertainment Director of Big Rock Pub, Lisa Lynn Morgan, sponsored by TK, Program Director for 93.7 KCLB, and hosted by Lance Riebsomer. The multi-genre competition was tough with every band that performed giving top notch performances with not one slacker in the bunch. Every band was a recognizable name and for good reason. This was the best of the best in our scene. The judges panel was quite impressive as well and included: Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship/Starship), Victoria Williams (singer/songwriter whose songs have been recorded by Pearl Jam, Lou Reed and Lucinda Williams, just to name a few), Lisa Mednick Powell (musician/songwriter who has worked with Wylie Hubbard, James McMurtry, The Chills, and Juliana Hatfield, to name a few), Shirley Evaro (singer/performer from the famous and talented Evaro family), Chris

Unck (producer and owner of High Lonesome recording studio in Joshua Tree, who has toured, written and performed with Pink, Lisa Loeb and Gavin Degraw, to name a few) and our very own Tracy Dietlin (owner/Publisher of CV Weekly and owner/Producer of CV Music Awards). The night started off with Jetta King. You may recognize her from the hip hop/pop duo Her Hymns. Unfortunately, the duo is no more. They were contenders in the CV Weekly Music Showcase. This was Jetta’s first performance as a solo artist. This was obvious with Jetta’s introduction. She was nervous at first. Once she performed, she came alive. Her performance outshined her recording by leaps and bounds. This was possibly the most powerful set of the evening. Next was Empty Seat. They had a No Doubt sound. This band was extremely talented, but lacked the tight sound that would be needed to win a competition like this. Empty Seat has the potential to go far, but need a little guidance. Their sound was amazing. Up next, Giselle Woo and The Night Owls showed us what they were all about. There is a reason Giselle and her band of misfits won Tachevah. It was clear that they came to rock. The Night Owls had a new bassist and drummer. That was shocking considering that Rob Peterson has been drumming for them for a while now, and he is arguably the best drummer still remaining from the old school days. The new drummer filled his shoes nicely though.

Joe's Boyz................................................ 6 Musical Nights at ACQUA...................... 6 Brewtality............................................... 7 Sports Scene........................................... 7 Consider This - Peter Holsapple ............ 8 Travel - Chihuly Garden & Glass............ 9

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Pet Place............................................... 10 The Vino Voice ...................................... 11 Club Crawler Nightlife ................... 12-13 Good Grub - Food Court at Cook......... 14 Screeners ............................................. 16 Book Review......................................... 17 Safety Tips ............................................ 17 Haddon Libby...................................... 19 Dale Gribow......................................... 19 Free Will Astrology.............................. 20 Life & Career Coach............................. 20 Cannabis Corner................................... 22

MEGA SUN Chris Rivera: “It was an honor to share the stage with such talented artist. What a great first experience playing the Big Rock pub. I really think all the bands won i definitely didn’t see any losers up there. I would have to say it was a total success ran very smooth and was cool to be a part of. I’m definitely a fan of a few more bands in the Coachella Valley after last night.” Tyler Ontiveros: “The Not So Acoustic Palooza was an amazing experience to be a part of. To be able to share our new music with so many people and to have the opportunity to play in front of industry professionals was amazing. I agree with Chris that the event couldn’t have ran any smoother and we really enjoyed sharing the stage with all of the artists that performed. I too am a fan of more local artists because of this. The Big Rock Pub has been on the list

of places to play and had a great time doing so. We all are super stoked to be on a 30 day rotation on 93.7 KCLB.” Jeremy Parsons: “I just want to say how much we appreciate everyone’s support. This has been surreal. Still kinda shell shocked from the experience. Hope everyone had a fun time.” GISELLE WOO & The NIGHT OWLS Giselle Woo: “It truly meant so much to me, more than anybody can imagine! I was coming into it a bit hesitant, and once again my own insecurities were destroyed by the audience’s reaction, and in this case, each and everyone one of the judges responses, they had some amazing things to say about our performance. It was reassuring and I’m excited to move onward! Thank you thank you thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

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Sunday Funeral graced the stage after Giselle’s amazing performance. Every time this band plays, they are better. Fresh off a video release of “Battle Cry,” it was obvious that they were here to prove something. They did prove something. They proved that they are a force to be reckoned with. The bass lines were stellar. Lead vocalist

Justin Ledesma was on point. The drummer and bassist were locked. It was an amazing performance. Death In Pretty Wrapping are a force in the local scene. Mike Cancino on drums and Arthur Seay on lead guitar, have been part of quite a few amazing and successful bands from the desert including House of Broken

Promises and Unida. These guys are pros and it showed. They were joined on stage by Derek Timmons on bass and Michael Keeth on vocals. These two dudes are amazing local talent too. Derek is in Sleazy Cortez, a local sludgy doomy band, and Michael has won Best Male Vocalist at the CVMAs the last 5 years in a row and is an incredible frontman for this hard rock band who slayed their performance. They definitely are top notch in our scene. To finish the night, the most anticipated band, Mega Sun played. This band won Best New Band at this year’s CVMAs. It was immediately apparent why. They played a few songs off their highly anticipated debut album. This album was produced by Snot and Invitro alumni Mikey Doling. Mega Sun is a perfect fit for Doling’s producer skills. They just wrapped recording at Brad Garrow’s Dead End Studios. They were assuredly still on a high from recording. They were a highlight of the evening. The Best Female Band and best male band are getting their selected single played on KCLB for 30 days. It was a tough call in both categories. Jetta King was profoundly amazing, but Giselle’s experience shined. Ultimately, Giselle Woo and The Night Owls were victorious in the female category. It was a coin flip on who would win. The Best Male Band was just as close. This time, it was reverse of the females. Mega Sun squeaked out a victory over the veterans Death in Pretty Wrapping. There was no way the audience could have determined the victor. Either way it went, it was deserved. Mega Sun shines brighter than our sun this time!

Mary Pickford Theater Offers a Unique Movie Experience

ith attention to detail and unique attributes, Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City offers a special movie experience you won’t soon forget. Admittedly, it had been well over a decade since I’ve been to the movies at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City. I think the movie that I saw there was Two Weeks’ Notice with Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant. Since then, I had become settled in my east valley movie watching ways. However, I do remember enjoying both the movie and the theater back then. But how the theater has changed for the better now, is very impressive. The grand theater was built in 2001 in Cathedral City, just steps away from City Hall. It was named after silent movie actress Mary Pickford, and at the time, featured memorabilia from the actress. In 2016, the theater was acquired by D’Place Entertainment, and changes soon ensued. As owner Damon Rubio gave me a tour of the theater, he pointed out that their focus is to give every movie goer a special experience. They have paid pinpointed attention to creative ways in which to achieve their goals, so every guest, young to mature, will have a memorable movie watching time. All of the 14 theaters have been remodeled, have digital projection, and super comfy cushy lounge recliners. 12 of the theaters offer the motorized Kick Back Seating, and the Escape and Grand House have the Plush Rockers, which are not motorized, but the

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theaters do offer larger screens. These seats are awesomely comfortable, as they have a cradling effect. They don’t bend your body like other recliners do. It’s a relaxing feeling, almost therapeutic. They have also redone the restrooms, with gorgeous white/grey marble looking tiles, and even a little tissue dispenser at the door upon exiting to open the door, for all the germaphobe’s out there like me. It’s that kind of attention to detail that is very much appreciated. The Mary Pickford Theater highlights ways to enjoy movies unlike any other theaters in the desert, such as offering D-Box seating, which allows the guest to literally move with the film. It is synchronized to the motion, of the motion picture. So let’s say there is a scene where the characters are in a boat speeding through the water, the seat will move accordingly. There is a sample seat in the lobby, where guests can test out the sensation while watching a trailer. After a few minutes in the chair, I must say, it was enjoyable and I can imagine how fun it would be watching an entire action movie while sitting in the chair. There are 20

of the D-Box seats in 2 of the theaters, at an additional charge of $7 on top of the regular ticket price. It is well worth the price and takes movie watching to a whole new level. Another fun extra is the Selfiew.me Interactive Photo Booth. This complimentary feature allows guests to pose alongside selected movie scenes and characters, and then pictures are sent by text or email, ready to share on social media (if desired). It’s completely fun, and another way Mary Pickford Theater amps it up. There is also an arcade, and Rubio explained how there will be a Vitural Reality Station coming soon. Where guest will feel the exhilaration of feeling that they are really in the movie, at the movies. Exciting! Something that D’Place Entertainment has also stepped up is the food at the theater. Honestly, it smells so good in there, like a bakery mixed with a popcorn shop. Dreamy! They have upped the theater popcorn game by making their own popcorn, made from inhouse recipes. They offer Cheese, Caramel and Kettle Corn, as well as plain. They also

make their own cookies and ice cream. The ice cream is front and center, scooped on request with flavors that include, Vanilla Raspberry, Cappuccino, Rocky Road, Chocolate Oreo and Mint Chip. Rubio suggests making an ice cream sandwich with their fresh baked cookies, done deal! They also have fresh pressed Paninis, and wine and beer options. Apart from showing the latest movies, Mary Pickford Theater also hosts movies during the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and most recently, the Native American Film Festival. To make movie outings affordable, the theater offers a variety of specials, such as the Kids Summer Movie Series, $5.95 Early Bird (offered every day for the first showing), Tightwad Tuesdays (most movies $5.95 online and at the box office) and Golden Wednesdays (55 + receive an extra discount and a free popcorn and coffee with a ticket purchase). And for those who enjoy a good classic, in September the theater will be screening classic films such as West Side Story and South Pacific. If it’s been a while since you’ve been to the Mary Pickford Theater, it’s time to visit them once again and have a unique movie experience. As Rubio puts it, “It’s D’Place to be.” Mary Pickford Theater is located 36-850 Pickfair St, Cathedral City, 92234 www.dplaceentertainment.com

backstage jazz

indy Bradley is the leading female jazz trumpeter, flugelhorn player and composer in the jazz industry. She already has seven #1 hits under her belt. This talented and dedicated artist is also a school music teacher and flies out on the weekends to festivals and performances around the country. She has an impressive number of awards under her belt including: • 2009 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival Debut Artist of the Year • 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards Best New Artist • 2010 Smooth Jazz News Debut Artist of the Year • 2011 Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards New Artist of the Year • 2011 Oasis Contemporary Jazz Awards Brass Player of the Year • 2011 Jazziz magazine’s Critics’ Choice of the Year for Unscripted Bradley was born in North Tonawanda in upstate New York. She started out playing the piano at 5 years old, but didn’t have a passion for it. She told me that a persistent music teacher who chased her around for 4th grade band was the one that helped her pick the trumpet and got her into music. Cindy was recently inducted into ‘The Hall of Fame’ for her high school and in a poignant moment her band teacher Mrs. Josephine Sinaguglia, gave her the award. She explained that this teacher changed her whole life. She joked that now she

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Cindy Bradley

is the one chasing students around to get them into music. She credits her father with helping her make the leap to jazz. He played jazz organ and he took her to see the Community Jazz Band. She loved it! It was big band style jazz and she became a member with her father’s help. She went to Ithaca College and studied jazz and music education. She also attended the N.E. Conservatory in Boston. She has a Masters in jazz performance. She moved to New York to become a jazz musician, attending jazz jams and performing on the weekends while teaching music in Long Island. Her first CD was Just a Little Bit, which she produced on her own label in 2007. She took her CD and made the rounds trying to get on a label. She had success when Les Cutmore of Trippin’ N Rhythm signed her in 2009. She recorded her second CD, Bloom, with Grammy Award-winning producer Michael Broening in Phoenix. She received critical acclaim immediately. They followed with Unscripted in 2011. Her hit single “Massive Transit” was co-written by Bradley and Broening. It was No. 1 on the US Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart for 6 weeks. Her latest hit “Everyone But You” reached #1 on Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Singles. Her single, “Girl Talk” with Paula Atherton also reached #2 on the Billboard charts. She followed up with “Bliss” in 2014 and then in 2017 with “Natural.”

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What I love about her style is it is a mixture of a lot of different types of jazz. While she falls under the smooth jazz genre you can hear the influence of the big band style. She loves all kinds of jazz including straight ahead, be-bop, and contemporary jazz, as well as funk, Top 40, R&B and jazz fusion. This brings a rich feel to her sound. I am truly one of her biggest fans. In addition to her music she is a passionate animal lover and a vegan. She currently has 3 dogs and a parrot, a 17 year old African Grey. They just moved to a new house in the country and are already talking about getting more rescues. One of their dogs was rescued off the streets in Thailand. Her husband Dave was the

upcoming Events at Fantasy springs

PAULA ABDUL ANNOUNCES SOLO TOUR CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS A POP AND DANCE ICON

SUPERSTAR VOCAL GROUP RASCAL FLATTS WILL BRING THEIR SIGNATURE SOUND

If any act embodies the place to which country music has evolved in the new century, it is Rascal Flatts. Since their inception in 1999, the trio has helped change the face of popular music and now they’re bringing their signature sound to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, November 2, 2018. Boasting more than 23.4 million albums sold, Rascal Flatts has become one of the most powerful acts in country music today. The first album from the award-winning trio was released in 2000 and ever since, Rascal Flatts has dominated the radio with a string of hit singles, including “What Hurts The Most,” “Me and My Gang,” and “Bless the Broken Road.” Rascal Flatts’ trademark sound--Gary LeVox’s powerfully emotive lead vocals coupled with the soaring harmonies of Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney set amid world-class arrangements and production--

has made the band the standard bearers for cutting-edge country. Drawing on Nashville’s best tunesmiths and their own enviable songwriting skills, they have released some of the most important and successful music to come out of Nashville in recent years. Songs like “These Days,” “Why Wait,” “Banjo,” “Take Me There” and their cover of “Life Is A Highway” from the Pixar film Cars are just a few of their massive hits. Along the way, they have placed 17 #1 singles to date. The guys from Rascal Flatts are looking forward to bringing their seamless harmonies to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in November. Whether the trio is supporting a new album or revisiting classics from its extensive catalog, every Rascal Flatts show is a treat for fans of country music. Tickets for the 8pm Rascal Flatts performance on Friday, November 2, 2018 are on sale now for $159, $109, $89 and $69 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 or online at www. FantasySpringsResort.com.

Grammy Award-winning pop legend and dance superstar Paula Abdul has announced a new North American tour this fall – STRAIGHT UP PAULA! - her first solo outing in over 25 years and she will be performing at The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, November 17, 2018. The singer / dancer / choreographer will be performing her most memorable hit songs including “Straight Up,” “Forever Your Girl,” “Opposites Attrac,t, “Rush Rush” and “Cold Hearted” – just to name a few. In her threedecade career Paula has sold over 60 million records, had six number one songs, earned seven MTV Awards, a Grammy Award and two Emmy Awards. As one of the most celebrated pop icons in the world, Paula Abdul is best recognized as an award-winning choreographer, dancer, singer, actress and television personality. Beginning her career as a cheerleader and choreographer for the Los Angeles Lakers, her talents were soon recognized and utilized by artists such as Janet Jacket and George Michael among many more. Upon launching her solo pop career in 1989, Paula exploded onto the charts with her music which ultimately totaled six number one hits and over 60 million records sold, becoming an American pop pioneer and multi-platinum recording artist with legendary music videos to the MTV generation. Paula Abdul is also recognized for her

one that rescued him. Bradley worked at a farm sanctuary for abused farm animals and has been an active rescuer. I follow her on Facebook and love her stories. She touched my heart when she found a tiny kitten at the New Jersey airport, rescued it and took her home. She found a good home for her. She also extends her big heart to reach out to inspire future generations. She’s conducted hundreds of jazz workshops at high schools and community colleges all over the country. She knows first hand how a few encouraging words can have on young people. She muses “It’s amazing to realize that a lot of the younger kids I teach have never seen anyone play a live wind instrument before their eyes!” Cindy Bradley is preserving and promoting jazz to this generation and future generations keeping it alive for all of us who love it so much. This uber talented young woman has raised the bar for female jazz artists everywhere. When I asked her about her goals she said, “to keep growing and working with great people, writing and working on being a good trumpet player.” It’s wonderful to see such a great artist and a great humanitarian achieve the success she deserves. Check out more about Cindy Bradley and listen to her latest single “Everyone But You” at cindybradley.com and enjoy! Patte Purcell is a jazz promoter and Producer of the ‘International Jazz Awards’

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nine-season run as an original judge on the global sensation television series American Idol, which were followed by her presence on The X-Factor and So You Think You Can Dance to name a few. Among Paula’s many accolades she has earned two Emmy Awards, two GRAMMY Awards, and three American Music Awards. In 2017 Paula returned to the stage for the nationwide Total Package Tour preforming in over 40 cities. When not lending her talents to the stage & screen, Paula is an active spokesperson and advocate for the American Humane Association, Turnaround Arts, Avon Foundation, GLAAD, Lupus LA, Red Cross and more. Tickets for Paula Abdul’s 8pm STRAIGHT UP PAULA! show on Saturday, November 17, 2018 are on sale now for $69, $49 and $39 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone at 800-827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

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Local Music Spotlight

oe’s Boyz was a concept developed by drummer Joe Beltran. He invited several musicians who weren’t too familiar with each other to his home for a ‘jam session’. They are now in their second full month as a band and have openly discussed writing and recording original material after mastering songs like “Burn” and “Highway Star” by Deep Purple and “Lights Out” by UFO. The name Joe’s Boyz was the tongue-incheek response from the owner and operator of The Sound Hub Rehearsal Studio, Frank Michel, after they contemplated a band name. After a not-so-intense debate, the name stuck. I introduce to you Joe’s Boyz. AREK RELIGA – Guitars – Arek Religa is a Coachella Valley-based Polish-born guitar virtuoso. He has too many awards and nominations to list here. When I ‘Googled’ him he was included in 35,500 results. He is an eminent musician, composer, arranger and producer who thrives in his home studio. He picked up the guitar at a young age and began playing for the acclaimed Polish band, Guliver. He landed on the Chicago music scene

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in 2000 releasing his debut album, In Memory of the Greatest, in 2007. His improvisational guitar work is legendary. He then released the instrumental rock album, Warrior, in 2013 to rave reviews. Arek was the Second Runner-up in Guitar Player Magazine’s Guitar Superstar 2011and was the Gold Winner of the Prestige Music Award in the ‘Electric Guitar’ Category 2013. He won ‘Best New Age Artist’ at the Hollywood Music Awards for the song “Island of My Dreams-Part 1” and in 2007 he participated in the Texas Music Project (Guitar Solo Contest) and was named the winner in the ‘Electric Guitar’ category. CHRIS GUIDO CARLETTO – Keyboards/ Background Vocals – Chris has performed with desert artists Paul Rabbit & the Agave Bluesmasters, Incredible Desert Kings, Tattooed Nanny and Ozzmania. He’s also performed and recorded with jam bands Cosmic Free Way and LUVPLANET. Chris graduated from the renowned Grove School of Music in 1990. He’s performed in bands supporting Blues Traveler, The Tubes, The Byrds, Canned Heat, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Hot Tuna, Merl Saunders, Melvin Seals and

George Porter Jr. Chris has the capability to play classical pieces with articulated dexterity and rock anthems with vehement intensity. He stands out during live performances with his almost mythical playing style. JERRY BRYSON – Bass/Background Vocals – Jerry was a member of and toured with power metal band Raising Cain. He remains a member of High Desert rockers Blackwater. He formerly played for Boneyard, a classic 80’s tribute band. He is a 2016 and 2017 Coachella Valley Music Awards Nominee for ‘Best Bass’. I recall seeing Jerry play live for the first time in 2015, he stole the show. Jerry is an absolute beast on the bass. He works the stage and commands your attention. Jerry was signed by Celestial Records in the 90’s and remains a long-time Sony recording artist working as a session musician. Jerry proudly uses and is endorsed by GHS Strings, Dunlop, RAPCOHORIZON Cables and Warwick Basses. JOE BELTRAN – Drums/Background Vocals – Joe is a Coachella Valley native who’s been drumming for over 30 years. He started out playing percussion and drums in middle school. During his time at Coachella

By rachel Montoya Valley High School he was the only drummer to win first place in the ‘Super Advanced Solo Drum’ category four years in a row. He is heavily influenced by rock drummers Tommy Aldridge, John Bonham, Tommy Lee, Alex Gonzalez and Mike Portnoy. His versatility allows him to play anything from rock and blues to gospel and Rock en Español. He spent ten years drumming and composing with Draweth Nigh, an original Christian rock band who performed at Cornerstone and Spirit West Coast music festivals. He has also performed with Alternative Christian Rock en Español band Cruz Castillo y La Banda Radical and most recently for the L.A. based Alternative Spanish Rock band Kardo. NOE GUTIERREZ – Vocals – Noe has performed and worked with some of the best musicians in the Coachella Valley. He fronted long-time desert favorites Wyte Gye, has performed with the unconventional tribute to KISS, EL KYSS and remains devoted to Aphrodisiac Jacket - A Salute to the Music of The Cult. He is the ‘Susan Lucci’ of the Coachella Valley Music Awards having been nominated for ‘Best Club Promoter’ (2015, 2016 & 2017), ‘Best Event Promoter’ (2017 & 2018) and ‘Best Cover Band’ (2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) at the Coachella Valley Music Awards but winning none. Noe remains humbled and has also worked with managing artists such as Courtney Chambers, Kelly Derrickson, Mozaiq and AL RO$$I. Joe’s Boyz performed their first show at Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails in Thousand Palms on 7/26/18 with desert duo Van Vincent. Their next show is Saturday, August 11, 2018 at The Hood Bar & Pizza along with 5th Town and The Afterlashes brought to you by 93.7 KCLB and The Hood.

VALLEY FAVORITES JOHN STANLEY KING AND DANNY FLAHIVE JOIN “MUSICAL NIGHTS” eventS AT ACQUA AND AWARD-WINNING MICHAEL KEETH RETURNS ON SUNDAY Choose from the delicious and creative dishes on the dinner menu or try out Acqua’s award-winning 2-, 3-, or 4-course dinners; There’s never a cover charge!

he line-up for “Musical Nights” at Acqua continues to grow as Valley favorites John Stanley King and Danny Flahive take the stage this Friday in the beautiful River Room at Acqua California Bistro at The River! Michael Keeth returns on Sunday with his award-winning vocals and smooth guitar sounds for another live performance. Also new this week, guests attending “Musical Nights” may choose to dine from Acqua’s expansive dinner menu or opt for Acqua’s award-winning 2-, 3-, or 4-course menus, valued-priced from just $15.99. There’s never a cover charge for this terrific local entertainment. John Stanley King is the legendary musical headliner known for his unmistakable ability to read and engage any crowd. His range of talent extends to many styles of music from jazz, acoustic to classic rock. King was raised in the Southern California desert and his musical family dates back generations with hillbilly music on the one side of the family

and the depths of jazz on the other. A multiinstrumentalist and accomplished vocalist, his style is undeniably his own and his charisma has been compared to all the greats. King will be joined by renowned bassist Danny Flahive for this performance. Michael Keeth is the five-time Coachella Valley Music Awards Best Male Vocalist winner (2014-18), song-writer and acoustic guitarist known for playing a broad range

of music from pop and soft rock favorites that span generations and genres to his own original scores. Michael has created a loyal legion of followers throughout the Palm Springs area and Southern California with his creative and soulful performances at indoor and outdoor venues. The live performances start at 6:30PM. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling Acqua at 760-862-9800.

Acqua is lively, fun and festive and brings energy and excitement to The River, just as Lulu California Bistro does in Palm Springs. From the upbeat décor to the meticulous choice of incredible dishes on the menu, everything at Acqua is designed to provide guests with an unforgettable dining experience in this awardwinning, popular spot of the Coachella Valley. Acqua is open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM, with later hours on weekends, and is located at The River in Rancho Mirage, at 71-800 Highway 111. acquaranchomirage.com.

BREWTALITY

oachella Valley residents are enduring the warmest (aka the unbearably, hellishly, hottest) time of the year right now, and we all deserve a beer to cool ourselves down. Lucky for us, Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs, CA, is hosting their 7th annual Craft Beer Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, August 4-5, and there will be enough beer there to drown all of our sorrows. I attended last year’s Craft Beer Weekend at Ace, and it proved to be a memorable day for quite a few reasons. Palm Springs endured a sudden thunderstorm and flash flooding that dumped over an inch of water on the city in an hour, briefly forcing Beer Weekend attendees inside the building as heavy rains quenched the Coachella Valley desert. While we can’t count on rain to fall again, we can count on this year’s event to be even bigger than the last. Ace Hotel’s Food and Beverage Director, Paul Patino, explained the annual event, stating, “It’s become a part of our identity, we’re actually expecting this year to be our largest, with over 40 breweries represented. Ace has always been supportive of the craft beer community and culture.” Paul continues, “We have one of the largest selection of taps in the Coachella Valley available in the Amigo Room, and our annual Ace Craft Beer Weekend embraces craft brewers state-wide, but especially from Southern California. This year we even have a brewer coming in from Michigan!” The last six years have been a period of tremendous growth for craft breweries in Riverside County. Our desert community went from having one local brewery in Babe’s Brewhouse, to three with the additions of Coachella valley Brewing Company, and

sports Scene

teering bettors away from the NFL’s unpredictable exhibition schedule is like trying to convince high school kids to wait until marriage, if you know what we mean. You aren’t going to convince them otherwise so you might as well preach about safe sex - or in this case safe betting habits. Truth be told, there's plenty of value hiding in the exhibition odds, but it takes work to find it and flip it financially. CV Weekly breaks down the best ways to handicap the NFL preseason slate and hope you don’t lose your shirt – and pants – by the time Week 1 rolls around: The great thing about the NFL preseason is that sports betting sites and bettors are on the same level. Coaches don’t reveal their plans until usually the day before a game, and by that time odds have been up for a while. If you catch an online presser or read a quote from a coach spilling the beans on his starters’ playing time, you can quickly get down before the lines adjust. Research is everything for preseason capping. Find out how many snaps the first teamers will get, what the focal point of the offseason is – offense or defense – and wager accordingly. Also, keep an eye on camp injuries or how veteran players are treating the tune-up games. Some star players go

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ACE HOTEL’S CRAFT BEER WEEKEND IS HERE!

La Quinta Brewing Company opening their doors. The valley is also home to three annual festivals aimed at pleasing craft beer lovers, with Indio’s Rhythm, Wine & Blues event in the spring, and the Props and Hops Craft Beer Conclave occurring at the Palm Springs Air Museum every fall. Prior to becoming a professional craft brewer (and beer columnist), I was an EMT who enjoyed entering amateur homebrew competitions like Props and Hops and attending all the craft beer festivals that I could get tickets to. Of the valley’s three annual beer-events, Ace Hotel’s Craft Beer Weekend always seemed to me to offer the greatest value, selling tickets at prices more affordable, and offering more pours to customers. When asked if this was a conscious decision on the part of Ace, Paul Patino shrugs and offers, “The thought behind Ace’s Craft Beer Weekend was always to keep it easy and simple-- who wants to count tickets? With our price point and unlimited tastings, it keeps the event fun

and allows our guest to meet more brewers and to try more of the product. The aim of the craft beer weekend is to educate the person who might not be aware of the culture and the community associated with the art of beer making. The festival allows them to experience that.” Ace Hotel’s Craft Beer Weekend kicks off Saturday, August 4th at noon, and continues until 5pm, with over four dozen breweries, unlimited beer tastings, small bites, and live music performances. Amongst the breweries offering pours will be 21st Amendment, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Bell’s Brewery, Coachella Valley Brewing, Coronado Brewing, Figueroa Mountain, Funkwerks, Great Divide, La Quinta Brewing, Lagunitas, Maui Brewing, Pizza Port, Stone, Three Weavers, and many, many, MANY more (I’d list em all for you but this column is only 800 words and I’m running out of space). Sunday the 5th will see Ace Hotel hosting a beer brunch from 11am to 1pm, with 6 dishes

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By aaron ramson all paired with beers from renowned brewery, Mikkeller. The menu lists steak & egg, bacon & egg, pigs in a blanket, deviled eggs, pannequet, and frosted cinnamon bun as the offerings to be paired with ales that compliment and contrast the flavors of the food. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at acehotel.com by clicking on the palm springs location, then finding the event calendar and searching for the date, august 4th. They can also be bought day-of at the hotel, but that’s living dangerously. That’s for people who go to the DMV without an appointment. That’s for people who don’t like to reserve their movie seats ahead of time. I don’t like those people. I’ll be attending and celebrating Ace Hotel’s Craft Beer Weekend, so If you see me there, please come up and say hello!

So you want to bet NFL preseason football, do you? by Flint Wheeler

through the motions in August and ones limited by injuries won’t risk going all out before the real games start. A team that is trying to establish some momentum on the ground will likely run the ball a lot – therefore keeping the clock ticking and the final score Under the total. If a team is trying to fill roster spots in the secondary and is plugging in rookies and inexperienced player in its pass defense, than perhaps look at the other team to air it out and exploit those weaknesses. QB depth Much like the way starting pitchers make up 90 percent of baseball handicapping, quarterbacks hold a similar value when betting on the preseason. It’s the most important position on the field and can single-handedly make or break your bets.

Finding a team with depth at quarterback is the key for success during the exhibition schedule. The No. 1 passer will likely only take a handful of snaps in the first two games of the preseason, turning the offense over to the backups. Look for teams with an experienced backup under center. Many clubs have veterans and former starters on the roster, guys who won’t be freaked out by the NFL’s big stage like rookie QBs and wet-behindthe-ears free agents. These vets can keep the chains moving and often excel against an opponent’s second and third-tier defense. New coaches and schemes The preseason is summer school for many NFL teams transitioning their playbook, whether that be with a new head coach, coordinator or just an overall flip in the way

they do things. New head coaches aren’t necessarily a red flag. They can often feel a little pressured to win in the preseason in order to impress the front office and fan base, which can give some teams added betting value. New coordinators, on the other hand, are working in different plays and schemes, which usually come with a learning curve. Read up on how teams are adjusting to new systems and offenses, especially if there is a dramatic shift in gears, like speeding up with no-huddle attacks or going from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4. When these teams take on established coaches, who have implemented their systems for a while, there can be value going against those new faces on the sidelines. Steering bettors away from the NFL’s unpredictable exhibition schedule is like trying to convince high school kids to wait until marriage, if you know what we mean. You aren’t going to convince them otherwise so you might as well preach about safe sex or in this case safe betting habits. G’Luck!

August 2 to August 8, 2018

Consider This

PETER HOLSAPPLE “

by Eleni P. Austin

“Game Day” (Omnivore Recordings)

here’s not a moment in the day that goes by when I remember why I was this detour, magic marker-ed on somebody else’s map/Why I squandered my resistance on a dead hand, if I’m here does that make me a better man.” That’s Peter Holsapple on “Better Man,” a song off his new majestic album Game Day. He may not be a household name, but Peter Holsapple has been at the forefront of myriad music scenes for decades. Born in Greenwich, Connecticut in 1956, his family relocated to Winston-Salem, North Carolina just in time for elementary school. At age eight he began playing guitar, by the time he was attending boarding school at the elite Exeter Academy, (where he became fast friends with future Tom Petty Heartbreaker, Benmont Tench), he had become enamored with the Glam/Glitter sound of Mott The Hoople. He returned to North Carolina in 1972 and formed his first band, Rittenhouse Square with old friend, Chris Stamey and local wunderkind, Mitch Easter. They recorded a very enthusiastic EP, and then re-grouped with drummer former schoolmate and drummer Will Rigby as Little Diesel; that collaboration resulted in a oneoff local release on 8-track. Shambolic and chaotic, it was the very essence of Garage Rock, but it paved the way for his next great musical adventure, the dB’s. Chris Stamey initially formed the dB’s in New York City with Will Rigby on drums and Gene Holder on bass. Peter had been fronting the H-Bombs, but when that went south he became the final piece of the dB’s puzzle. Signed to Albion, a U.K. record label, the band released their debut, Stands For deciBels in 1981. A fizzy blast of Power Pop, it was a hit with critics and soon the four-piece was touring with bands like Bush Tetras, the Fleshtones and the Bongos. Their second effort, “Repercussion” arrived in 1982, but not long after, Chris left to pursue a solo career. The dB’s soldiered on as a trio, and recorded their third album, Like This.” Foundering a bit, the band added and subtracted members, suffering the requisite record label woes before Chris rejoined the band and they signed with the IRS label. 1987 saw the release of their most accessible effort, The Sound Of Music. A great record (featuring the nonpareil guest vocals of Syd Straw,) it never broke through commercially and the

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dB’s quietly called it quits in 1988. It turned out that the dB’s brief, but protean oeuvre left its mark, influencing up-and-coming artists like Matthew Sweet, Smithereens Fountains Of Wayne and R.E.M. In fact, the dB’s had acted as openers for R.E.M. on a couple of tours so it seemed only natural that Peter would join the Athens, Georgia fourpiece on the road as their touring guitarist. He stuck with the band a few years, helping to shape their breakthrough record, Out Of Time. Beginning in the late ‘80s, Peter was indemand, playing sessions for indigo girls and Syd Straw and touring with Eric Ambel, just to name a few. In 1991 he and Chris Stamey reconnected and recorded a remarkable duo album, Mavericks. A year later he joined the ragged-but-right, Roots Rock super group, the Continental Drifters. The band originated in Los Angeles and initially included Dream Syndicate bassist Mark Walton, New Orleans natives Carlo Nuccio and Ray Ganucheau. The line-up also went on to include former Bangle Vicki Peterson and the amazingly talented Susan Cowsill. Peter and Susan were married and the band relocated to New Orleans. The band released three Longplayers and an EP between 1994 and 2001. In the midst of all this activity, Peter released his first solo album, Out Of My Way in 1997. He also spent several years out on the road with Hootie & The Blowfish, adding guitar and keyboards. As the 21st century dawned, Peter and Susan divorced and he returned to the road with bands like NRBQ, the Kennedys and the reunited Bangles. Reconvening with Chris Stamey, the duo released a second album, Here And Now in 2009 and in 2012 the dB’s reunited and released the sublime Falling Off The Sky. Now, six years later, this musical Zelig has finally gotten around to releasing a second solo album, just 21 years after his first. The album kicks into gear with the title track. Leaping out of the speakers, it’s as if we join our regularly scheduled program, already in progress. Smoky harmonica and stinging guitar lattice over a kick-drum beat. The lyrics feel like a pocket history of our hero’s story thus far; “There was this little kid who did just what I did, he learned to play guitar/Became a superstar, then he lost his touch, you might have guessed as much.” Guitar licks snap, crackle and pop, enveloping twinkling piano. The potent melody and sly arrangement belies the narrator’s equivocation. Peter explores a surfeit of styles here, from the Metallic 12-Bar Blues of “In Too Deep” to the reverb-y Punk-meets-Rockabilly workaday rant of “Tuff Day.” Spooky and slightly ooky, the dirge-like “Don’t Ever Leave” is anchored by rippling organ notes that recall mid-century TV personality Korla Pandit. Meanwhile, “Not Right Now” shares some musical DNA with Frank and Nancy Sinatra’s father-daughter duet, “Somethin’ Stupid,” before downshifting into a crafty Cha-Cha-Cha. On three tracks, Peter’s musical ambition is matched by his characteristic droll wit. On “I Got High With You” spiraling power chords align with a modal tabla beat, “Love Me Do” harmonica, sparkling piano, cushioning his

deadpan vocal delivery. The lyrics swap intent for the comfort of inertia. Ennui acts as a seductive drug; “When your boyfriend’s gone to bed and you stay up late instead, I’ll get high with you/We can talk about the songs, we can talk about the President, we can talk about it all night long.” The song’s nursery rhyme simplicity is deceptive, locking into a coruscating Continental groove on the chorus as the guitar peels off spiky, concentric licks. “Common Place” is a wry mea-culpa cloaked in Jangle Pop guitar. A one-sided conversation, much like Sinatra, regrets, he’s had a few. Buttressed by whooshy organ notes, rumbling bass lines and a propulsive rhythm, Peter toggles between failed relationships; “And had I not been young/dumb, I might have seen it coming (up ahead)/The Thrill was in the chase and never in the capture, that’s too common place,” and dashed career expectations; “There’s nothing wrong with being common, we don’t all have to be king.” The song is equally wistful and defiant. “She Handed Him A Pencil” unspools like an evocative short story. Tribal drums beat out an insistent tattoo providing rocky purchase for roiling bass lines, phased guitar and splayed organ. With a slightly dissonant delivery, each verse offers a vivid vignette of a woman contriving different ways to test a man’s mettle. Disappointed at every turn she hits a wall; “She handed him a set of keys, a car, a house, a heart, entrusting he would hold them dear and they would never part/ But eventually, she’d want them back and he would not comply, until she laced his drink late one night and took them from his side.” Two tracks, “Continental Drifters” and “Inventory” feel completely personal. The former blends strummy acoustic guitar, cascading mandolin, brittle electric riffs, elegant organ colors, piquant accordion and the sui generis harmonies of Susan Cowsill. It’s a tart tribute to his years with the Continental Drifters. Rueful and funny, the lyrics capture the scrappy scraping-by that is reality for any up-and-coming band; “Like getting on a train to ride, hang on tight, keep your heart and your hands inside, oh we tried.” But he readily admits “And never was a better time had, and never was a finer band/In a time and a place and a different space, ‘til it fell apart in our hands, ain’t that the way it always goes with plans?” Despite it’s fractious intro, the former is equally bittersweet. Prickly guitar riffs coil tightly around wheezy harmonica and a stutter rhythm. There’s no time for nostalgia

as a sole survivor packs up his childhood home. Disconnecting a phone is easier than disconnecting a lifetime of memories; “I sat on the floor of the dead white living room and wept, I cried for the time I spent in their company/Now everyone and everything is gone and they left me with all their stuff, ‘cause we all knew that memories alone would never be enough.” In an album packed with concise songcraft, every track is a winner, but two songs stand out from the pack, the aforementioned “Better Man” and “Yelling At The Clouds.” On “Better...” shang-a-lang guitar crests over a goose-step rhythm. This minor key charmer is equal parts buoyant and yearning. Lyrics cryptically allude to the dissolution of a romance and despite a wish to “get some respite from this tangled web…,” he dives headlong into choppy emotional waters. Even the infectious “Hooray,” up-by-the-bootstraps chorus is streaked with a quiet melancholy that kinda breaks the listener’s heart The whistle-y/banjo intro to “Yelling...” is a sun-kissed cousin to the theme from the Coen Brothers’ “Raising Arizona,” But the melody quickly shape-shifts into a stompy Waltz. Accented by rippling piano chords, ascending guitar notes and rat-a-tat percussion, exasperated lyrics shake a fist and curse the Gods for a streak of bad luck that includes “…broken deals and sand and glue and paint that peels, exposing what we’re made of.” All the rampant sad-sackery is leavened by the effervescent melody, arrangement and sing-along chorus. The album sorta closes with the Cowboy Be-Bop of “The Smartest Thing I’ve Ever Done,” wherein static-y twangy guitar Riffs ride roughshod over a galloping gait. Jabberwocky lyrics speak to the generational disconnect of “polishing the filigree, looking for the answer in a Beatlescent cool LP, ‘cause the kids all want their MP3s for Free.” Three, not-so-hidden bonus tracks offer a musical denouement; There’s a trenchant take of Buddy Miles’ “Them Changes/Sing Lady Sing,” also the fragile PTSD saga, “Don’t Mention The War,” which successfully channels Neil Young, Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Finally, the stripped-down grace of “Cinderella Style.” (The latter two songs originally appeared on a limited edition ’45 single back in early 2017). “Game Day” is the epitome of a “solo” effort. Peter not only sings and plays “99 44/100%” of the notes on this record, eliciting help assistance from Susan Cowsill, Webb Holsapple on trombone and Jeremy Boomhower and trumpet and trombone, he also produced the record himself. More than 45 years since he popped up on the musical landscape with Rittenhouse Square, Peter Holsapple’s music still manages to surprise, delight and resonate. He manages the neat trick of wrapping everyday concerns, joys and disappointments in gorgeous and indelible melodies. Hopefully the world won’t have to wait another 21 years for a third solo outing.

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August 2 to August 8, 2018

By Lynne Tucker

Chihuly Garden and Glass The Chihuly Museum – Seattle Washington

ale Chihuly was born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. After graduating in 1965, Chihuly enrolled in the first glass program in the country, at the University of Wisconsin. He continued his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he later established the glass program and taught for more than a decade. In 1968, after receiving a Fulbright Fellowship, he went to work at the Venini glass factory in Venice. There he observed the team approach to blowing glass, which is critical to the way he works today. In 1971, Chihuly cofounded Pilchuck Glass School in Washington State. With this international glass center, Chihuly has led the avant-garde in the development of glass as a fine art. His work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide. He has been the recipient of many awards, including twelve honorary doctorates and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. THINGS TO DO Chihuly Garden and Glass provides a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of artist Dale Chihuly. Take full advantage of all the Exhibition has to offer: Glass House – Galleries – Theatre – Gift shop – Audio Tour – Book Store – Dining

HOURS Monday – Thursday 8:30AM-8:30PM Friday – Sunday 8:30AM-9:30PM Last ticket sold one hour prior to the above closing times GENERAL ADMISSION: Galleries, Glasshouse and Garden Regular Ages 13-64 $26 King County* Ages 13+ $21 Senior Ages 65+ $22 Youth Ages 5-12 $17 Child 4 & Under Free PACKAGE ADMISSION: Galleries, Glasshouse and Garden + Space Needle Observation Deck Regular Ages 13-64 $42 Senior Ages 65+ $37 Youth Ages 5-12 $26 Child 4 & Under Free For more information and admission prices please visit www. chiulygardenandglass.com. Think Travel and Enjoy the Journey!

August 2 to August 8, 2018

PET PLACE

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by Janet McAfee

Disaster Preparedness for Fluffy & Fido

hat would happen to your pets in the event of an earthquake, a hurricane, fire, or a flood? In California, our greatest concern is the possibility of an earthquake. Experts predict massive traffic jams on the 10 freeway in the aftermath of an earthquake in the Coachella Valley. As I write this article, the Idyllwild mountain region is under mandatory evacuation from the Cranston fire. Pet parents are being directed to shelters in nearby high schools that will accept animals of particular sizes. Over 160 dogs and cats from the Living Free Animal Sanctuary are being transported to safer locations. Here are some things pet parents can do IN ADVANCE of a natural disaster or emergency to keep their “furfriends” safe. TAG AND MICROCHIP YOUR PET Microchipping is your pet’s best ticket to getting home if he gets lost or displaced in an emergency. The tiny chip in the back of his neck contains owner contact information that can read by any scanner at a shelter or vet clinic. An engraved tag with your phone number and important medical information on his collar is the quickest way to have your pet returned.

Meet peaches Precious Peaches is a 4-yr-old cancer survivor. She wins the gold medal for being the most loving lap cat, and loves to hang out with you! Rescued by www.ForeverMeow.org, call (760) 335-6767.

Meet Jimmy CHew This adorable 4-year old boy is 19 pounds of doggie love! Jimmy Chew is a Lhasa Apso/Poodle mix pup who needs a special diet. He dreams of a loving home with a back yard to play! Rescued by Loving All Animals, call (760) 834-7000.

PLAN A PET FRIENDLY PLACE TO STAY Locate pet-friendly hotels out of your area in advance. Plan to stay with a friend or relative who will allow your pet to stay in an emergency. You can locate petfriendly hotels at several websites including DogWonderful.com, bringyourpet.com, and PetTravel.com. USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM Plan ahead with a trusted friend or neighbor, and give them a key to your home in the event you are caught outside evacuation lines when an order is issued. They can be in charge of evacuating your pets.

HAVE CARRIERS AND LEASHES FOR EACH ANIMAL This is particularly important for multiple pet households. Carriers are essential for car travel and transport. Pets may be stressed, and carriers will prevent them from escaping. PREPARE AN EMERGENCY KIT FOR EACH ANIMAL Stock up on basic supplies as retail stores could shut down in the event of an emergency. Have a one week supply of pet food on hand. Store a supply of pet food in a water-tight container and rotate it every few months to ensure freshness. People and pets will require a supply of drinking water if officials declare your household water unfit to drink. Keep an extra supply of their medication. Other items to have ready include a flashlight, scoopable litter, blanket, liquid soap dish and disinfectant, and photocopies of medical records.

EVACUATING WITH BIRDS Our feathered friends must be transported in a secure travel cage or carrier. A blanket over the bird’s cage may reduce stress. In warm weather, carry a spray bottle to periodically moisten your bird’s feathers. As with all your pets, have a current photo, and keep your bird’s leg band on for identification. Birds must eat on a daily basis, so obtain a timed feeder that will ensure his daily feeding schedule should you have to leave unexpectedly. DON’T LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND We all remember the tragic scenes of desperate animals left behind in Katrina, not allowed into rescue boats. In response to that tragedy, the 2007 PETS Act authorized FEMA to provide rescue, care, and shelter to people with domestic pets and service animals. If the situation isn’t safe for you, it’s not safe for your animals. COMFORT YOUR ANIMALS Your calm voice and presence will help reduce their stress if you and your animals are displaced. Cats in particular don’t like to be transported to unfamiliar locations. Play soft music on the radio. Keep a familiar toy in their kennel. Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

by Rick Riozza

A Quick List of Summer Sips

or those of you vino die-hards who are not enjoying the chilling cocktails around town nor chugging down some ice-cold brews, we’re coming to the aid of our countrymen with a nice little list and comments about some of the summer sippers we’ve been savoring. At 110+ temperatures outside, we are especially looking for wine whose tastes are interesting and fun that can take our mind off of the heat. Certainly, we’ll be looking to refreshing Pinot Grigio, savvy Sauvignon blancs, and rosey rosés, but one of the most surprising wines out this torrid season is a Riesling from Washington State. 2016 Kung Fu Girl Riesling ($12): For those of you wine drinkers who unfortunately remember the very sweet Rieslings of days past, the wait is over as the Riesling wine world has caught up with some bright and refreshing quaffs. This 2016 Kung Fu Girl is fun, interesting and is the life of the party. The Riesling [REE-sling or REE-zling] grape is one of the most aromatic grapes we know. Its heavy fumes can knock you around on a very hot day, so it takes talent to tame that baby down. So “rock-star” or “rebel” winemaker, Charles Smith, took it upon himself to show the world that his Washington Riesling is the real deal exhibiting a thirst-quenching quaff that’s off-dry, lightly spritzy, with solid stone-fruit flavors. It’s opening aromas pull you in immediately with tantalizing notes of flowers, white peach, jasmine, honeysuckle, herbs, and lime; one can

tell they are in for a tangy and zingy wine. We mentioned it’s “off-dry”; however that description can often vary as to where on the “lightly-sweet” scale does it fit. Here, there is only 1.4% residual sugar at 12% alcohol. This means there is just a hint of sweetness—a la Riesling, of course, which adds to its juiciness but is balanced by its racy acidity. Perfect for our desert summer! Some more flavors you’ll encounter are white peach, citrus blossom, lychee, apricot, mandarin orange, and of course lime! And doesn’t this description just scream out for Asian/Indonesian dishes. And we’re always quick to mention that a chilled Riesling is always on point with the hot & spicy meals. I recently prepared some cayenne chicken wings and served it up with the Kung Fu Girl, and it was the bomb!! 2015 BoomBoom! Syrah ($18): And speaking of bombs, check this Syrah out with its explosive aromas! I know—Syrah in the heat? —what’s up here? For those who still clamor for a red wine in the summertime, this fits the bill for a grilling or barbecue match with burgers, ribs, and steaks. Que Syrah Syrah: A decade ago, Syrah was the popular new kid on the block showing up on many a shelf in our markets. The interest somehow diminished with the onslaught of Pinot Noir and more and more Cabs. But currently there is resurgence for Syrah because it’s blended a bit lighter these days maintaining its juiciness and continuing with its velvet smooth texture. The Reverse Wine Snob is right on with the description of the BoomBoom! Syrah. “It begins with an enticing aroma full of blackberries, white pepper, hints of smoked meat and beautiful floral notes. Taking a sip reveals lots of meaty, dark juicy fruit and other flavors familiar to the nose. This is a smooth, really nice example of Syrah that’s actually rather Northern Rhone-ish. Firm tannins and some nice mineral notes lead into the dry finish.”

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At only 13.5% alcohol, it’s an ideal red for the hot days and nights. At a meal of saucy charred ribs, the wine showed some lively raspberry and blueberry notes along with its usual pepper and grilled herb flavors. 2017 Band of Roses Rosé ($13): Since both of the wines above are a product of our “rebel” winemaker, Charles Smith, we may as well include his new “Pinot Grigio” Rosé as a recommended summer sipper. We actually wrote on this Washington wine recently in our June Rosé article: “For those who know their familiar Pinot Grigio to be a white wine—well realize that normally, this grape has a grayish/brownish pink skin (hence the name gris, or gray, in French). Leave the grape skins in the mix for a bit and your white wine will quickly reflect some sort of pinkish/copper hue.” Well that’s exactly what Smith was wont to

This Band of Roses is pale pink in color but plush in texture; this crisp wine features fresh flavors delivered of lilac, guava, tangerine, passionfruit and cut hay. This is new world Pinot Gris in a lively shade. Chile and Argentina have a long history as wine regions, dating back to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors brought vines with them as they colonized. The country’s wine making talents continue to soar while maintaining such reasonable prices. Viña San Pedro is one of the most important wineries in Chile and one of the country’s most significant exporters. They have just announced the U.S. launch of their newest brand: 9 Lives 2016 San Pedro 9 Lives Reserve Sauvignon Blanc ($9.99): This Sauvignon Blanc comes from Chile’s Central Valley, the most productive and internationally known wine region there. This 100% elegant Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh and balanced wine with aromas of lemon, peach, light grass, and a touch of bell pepper. Tart lemon and grapefruit notes dominate the crisp palate and carries into a long lingering finish; pairing perfectly with fish and shellfish. And what a great price!v Cheers!—stay cool & sip safely!

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KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Reggae Night 9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ Country Nation 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Rick the Piano Man 6pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Joel Jerome and Starlight Cleaning Co. 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Ormus, When Tides Turn and Frankeatsthefloor 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-3229293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Dude Jones 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-3479985 Karaoke 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-3271773 Mike Cosley 6:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Black Market Jazz 5-8pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-2300188 Yve Evans 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm DESERT FOX; PD; Wyldsky 9pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760228-1199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-3422333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Metalachi and Gutter Candy 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Slipping Into Darkness, The Flusters, Cakes, Project Mayhem and Giselle Woo 8pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 Karaoke 7:30pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 Sonora Tropicana En Kilos Cantina 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Fluid in Motion 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6:30pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760Alex Santana 6:30pm 327-4080 Dude Jones 9pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 TBA 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Rob Leines, Brea Burns and the Boleros AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-2021111 Carole Hampton 6:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 DJ Rockstar Karaoke 9pm Addemup and Friends 7pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 TBA 9pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Bisquera 7pm Keeth 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Live ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; O.C. Music 8:30pm Vertigo and Three Lock Box (Sammy BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760- Hagar Tribute) 7:30pm 775-5566 DJ Double A 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT 9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE

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good grub

There’s Something for Everyone at the Food Court at Cook

ith three different themed outlets, there’s something for everyone at the Food Court at

Cook. You might have driven by the Food Court at Cook and wondered what it was all about. Well, at least that’s what I thought. I was intrigued by the 2nd Best Pizza banner on the building, and thought why not be the Best Pizza? It turns out that my question would be answered as I came across a local TV show that was featuring Jack Jennings, the owner of the Food Court at Cook. He

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explained how he didn’t want to put say that the pizza was number one, as to not appear arrogant. It makes perfect sense, and was a good marketing tool, as got me interested and through the door. The food court has three different food style options to choose from. There’s Bigfoot Pizza, Flame Grill and California Fresh. Bigfoot Pizza’s (2nd Best) are made with imported Brooklyn dough, and come in a vast variety of creations, including the Yeti (extra virgin olive oil, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, red onions, cremini mushrooms, roasted red peppers and fresh basil), the Northwest (pink sauce, mozzarella, sharp cheddar, bacon, honey smoked ham and fresh basil) and the Sasquatch (red sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, honey

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smoked ham and lean ground beef) plus many others, including build your own. The nice thing about their pizzas is that they are not expensive at all, only $9.99. They also have a 10 inch 2 topping pizza special for only $5.90. This is the deal that I went for, and it was a pretty good sized pizza for the price. The Brooklyn crust was crisp, and my pepperoni and sausage toppings were well supported by the cheese and sauce. One heck of deal!

Flame Grill has breakfast items (breakfast burrito, breakfast platter, pancakes, French toast, breakfast bowl and a breakfast sandwich), burgers, hot dogs and bowls (chicken, veggie, and beef). If you’re looking for a sandwich, salad or a wrap, even pasta, then California Fresh is where you’ll want to order from. There you will find Tuscan Chicken Pasta (roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes, marinated chicken breast, with whole wheat penne pasta and fresh basil), Cobb Salad (romaine lettuce, egg, bacon, tomato, green onions, avocado, chicken and a choice of cheese), Heavenly Turkey Sandwich (slow roasted turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, Havarti and cranberry mayo, on a choice of bread), as well as other selections. The Food Court at Cook offers free WiFi, and also has a drive through which is especially convenient in the summer. Uber Eats is available for delivery service. The Food Court at Cook is a great spot for a quick convenient meal, and really does have something for everyone. The Food Court at Cook is located at 75046 Gerald Ford Dr. Palm Desert 92211 www.foodcourtatcook.com

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SCREENERS

NOW SHOWING: THE EQUALIZER 2 In Antoine Fuqua’s stylish follow-up, Denzel Washington returns and again delivers harsh justice as a retired special ops agent who doles out punishment as he sees fit. The original Equalizer, based on the 1980’s TV show starred the late Edward Woodward. Denzel’s newest incarnation of Robert McCall delivers the promised visceral

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charge of a vigilante thriller, but this welcome reunion of trusted players does not explore or exploit new territory in action or emotion. Never the less, Denzel remains a powerful screen presence as he goes through the requisite moves expected of his signature character. How can you not root for a champion who serves justice (or is it righteous revenge?) for the exploited, marginalized and oppressed? This time out, the mysterious and elusive Robert McCall’s past cuts especially close to home when his best friend and former colleague Susan Plummer (Melissa Leo) is killed by thugs. Now out for revenge, McCall takes on a crew of highly trained assassins who’ll stop at nothing to destroy him. But how far will he go when the victim is someone he loves? The screenplay by Richard Wenk hits all the right notes to make this an engaging and mostly satisfying entry in the franchise. I was a little off-put by all the highminded talk juxtaposed with apparent glee McCall exudes in the brutal bloodletting he triggers. NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: NOVA WONDERS - SEASON 1

Blowing minds since 1974. NOVA is the most-watched primetime science series on television reaching an average of five million viewers weekly. This six-episode series follows researchers as they tackle big questions about life and the cosmos. Each "NOVA Wonders" episode poses a single scientific question and explores how close scientists are to an answer. Hosted by three young scientists, the series travels to some unexpected places in search of answers, including deep underwater, beneath the skin, below the earth, and deep into space. One segments includes the microscopic world of the human microbiome and another explores endless search for life and

by Robin E. Simmons intelligence on other planets. SEASON ONE EPISODES: What’s the Universe Made Of? Can We Make Life? Can We Build a Brain? Are We Alone? What’s Living in You? (This episode will haunt your dreams) What Are Animals Saying? ALSO NEW: IRON BROTHERS

Fur trappers Abel and Henry Iron the mountains searching for beaver, carving out a meager existence in the forbidding western wilderness. When Abele encounters a band of Shoshone Indians, a misunderstanding leaves one Indian dead and the Iron Brothers on the run. Together Abel and Henry take refuge in the mountains to escape the warriors who pursue them. In during their ordeal, they learn whether or not the bond of brotherhood is enough to save them. There’s a lot to love in this wonderful action-packed new indie adventure film by real-life brothers Josh and Tate Smith starring Tate and Porter Smith as Henry and Abel. Great use of wilderness locations in western Idaho and Wyoming with spectacular scenes of authentic snowpacked conditions that are truly breathtaking. Random Media. DVD. (Home video World premiere). robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

Book Review

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"the female persuasion" by Meg Wolitzer fiction

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study has concluded that women will not earn equal pay for another one hundred years! When will woman truly have equal rights? What about maintaining the right of women to choose and have access to safe reproductive health? Meg Wolitzer’s The Female Persuasion (Riverhead Books, 456 pages) looks to the next generation for answers. The story begins with college freshman Greer Kadetsky who finds herself disenchanted with her classes, friends and future, until she attends a talk by a famous feminist name Faith Frank. Frank was once the charismatic leader of the women’s movement. She was at the forefront of a woman’s right to choose, women’s roles in the work place and first to publish a magazine for working women. When Frank shares her story, Greer is inspired and suddenly has a purpose. She wants to make a difference in the world, and be like Frank. After the event, Greer tracks down Frank and shares her enthusiasm. She and Frank connect. Frank extends an invitation to reach out to her anytime. After graduation, Greer does exactly that

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and she lands a job with Frank at a newly formed foundation called “Loci.” The purpose of the organization is to further women’s issues and help women in need around the world. Meanwhile, Greer’s high school sweetheart graduates Princeton, and takes a job with an investment firm in the Philippines. The two have had plans to live together since parting ways for college. With their careers on track, it looks like they will once again be united and have all their dreams come true. But after an horrific event, the lovebirds drift apart. Soon, Loci’s luster wares off and Greer discovers the foundation has covered up a lie. Greer is outraged and confronts Frank about it, who denies knowing anything. It may be true she is ignorant of the incident, but she also refuses to come clean. Frank will not destroy the foundation that still does some good because of one mistake. Greer and Frank part ways after Frank humiliates Greer in front of co-workers. Greer realizes Frank is not perfect, her integrity is limited, she fears the future and will compromise her values. Something Greer is not prepared to do, so she quits her job. Eventually, Greer and her boyfriend get back together and they both find the success and happiness they always dreamed of. The Female Persuasion is by no means a feminist manifesto. But rather, it explores the relationship of two women, one who started the most significant movement against

August 2 to August 8, 2018

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the patriarchal, puritanical white male establishment, and one who is benefits from it. Frank and her followers made a difference! They changed the way women were treated and seen in the workforce. They gave women a voice and presence they did not previously have. The story is set when Obama was in office and ends with today’s administration. The men and women in the story are concerned about women’s rights and the changing environment, which seems to be turning back women’s rights rather than moving women and their issues forward. Author Wolitzer provides terrific insight into the women and their personal lives, hopes and ambitions. With all they have in common, the difference is now the wide divide of a new generation. Will millennials continue to carry on the fight for women? Will they make a difference in the world?

Are there real opportunities for millennials to change the way things are done? The book starts strong as Greer rises above her circumstances and manages to balance a dysfunctional family, a boyfriend and college life. I liked the character of Frank and it was fun to discover that when she was young and ambitious, finding her calling just happened. Yes, she wanted a better shot for women at education, jobs and careers, but mostly she fell into the leadership position because of her natural charm, good looks and great speaking voice. Nonetheless, Frank helped shape feminism as a movement. There are plenty of interesting facts and observations woven into this story about the odds stacked against women. Since women earn less than men, women have twice the debt men have since they don’t have the earning power to pay down their student loans. There is also a crazy conversation about how some women are driven to destroy other women. The story doesn’t finish as strong as it starts, yet the theme is important. How much persuasion will women exert on lawmakers? Who will continue to fight for women? How will women keep or gain more power?

safetytips

by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

A Cure For The Summer Time Blues!

t has been downright hot this summer and I believe full time CV residents need a welldeserved break from it. I love the Ritz Carlton here in Rancho Mirage. The staff, service and ambiance is hard to beat. The Ritz Carlton – Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara is equally as nice, especially during the summer time with temperatures in the mid 70’s to low 80’s. Perhaps one of the main reasons I liked it so much is because a former employee of the Rancho Mirage Ritz Carlton is now reservations manager at the Ritz Carlton – Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara. Andrea Hernandez is such a sweetheart and now in Santa Barbara. Making me feel right at home the Bacara Resort and Spa is a Spanish-

style luxury resort located in Goleta near Santa Barbara, CA. Built in 2000, the Bacara Resort & Spa cost $222 million to develop, and offers 311 guest rooms and 49 premium suites, all of which have balconies or private patios bacararesort. com. The Angels Oak is a great restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The Bistro, Bacara bar or Foley wine tasting room are plenty to keep you at the resort with plenty to do along with golf, tennis, pools, spa and beaches. Downtown Santa Barbara is 20 minutes away and wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley - Los Olivios is about 45 minutes up the coast. Get out and Beat the Heat at the Bacara in Santa Barbara. It is really cool!

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July 25th. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index consists of the 500 largest companies listed in the United States and is up 6.6%. The Russell 2000 Index serves as a gauge as to the health of small, domestically focused companies here in the United States. Where the Russell 3000 Index measures the 3,000 largest public companies in the United States, the Russell 2000 measures the smallest 2,000 of those 3,000 companies. Despite representing twice as many companies, the Russell 2000 represents only 8% of their collective value. The Russell 2000 is up 10.1%, beating its 500 stock rival by 3.5% and the snooty 30 by 7.7%. So far, we have only looked at the United States which represents 70% of the value of all publicly traded stocks around the world. It’s time to travel abroad.

The MSCI World ex USA Index isn’t just a catchy name but represents the top 85% publicly traded companies in the developed world excluding the United States. This antiAmerican index is down 0.7% so far this year. Makes me feel good to be American! Only about 22 countries out of the 195 countries of the world are considered to be developed. The rest are split into two groups: Emerging and Frontier. Emerging market countries exhibit many of the characteristics of Developed Markets but are not yet to those standards of lifestyle which include developed capital markets. Some Emerging market countries include Russia, China, India, Mexico and Brazil. Frontier markets are typically too small and too far from developed market behaviors to be considered Emerging. Some frontier countries include Argentina, Croatia, Oman and Vietnam.

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Many use the MSCI Emerging Market Index to gauge the health of these markets. This year, the index is down 6.7%. Another way to look at your investments is by the sector that your holdings do business in. For example, Technology is up 17% this year followed by Consumer Cyclical stocks (like Amazon and McDonalds) up 14% and Energy up 7%. Laggards are Communications companies like AT&T (down 6.9%) and Consumer Staples, like Proctor & Gamble, which is off 5.5%. For those holding fixed income or bond funds, there is not much to say…you lost money so far this year. With these benchmarks, you should be able to get a basic idea as to whether your investments are performing up to your expectations or not. If they are not or you are not sure, call or email me and I’ll take a second look at things for you. Seriously! That is what I do for a living! Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at hlibby@winslowdrake.com or 760.449.6349. For more information, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com.

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DUI ARREST, BUT NO CASE IN COURT?

hen there is an accident with a DUI, the DA often takes months to investigate the case, BEFORE filing the DUI charge. Unfortunately, the DA does not always send a notice to the driver that the case has been filed. Thus many people appear in court for the first appearance arraignment and there is no case in court under their name. They assume there was no filing and they have a VALID CDL. The California Supreme Court has ruled, in essence, that people are not stupid and should know when their license is VALID. If you get cited/arrested for a DUI your license is taken from you and a pink piece of paper is given to you under the Stop and Snatch Law. It explains your license is valid for 30 days and then suspended for 4-5 months. You can of course contact DMV and request a hearing within 10 days, and then request a STAY. However without the STAY, if you drive after that 30 day period you are driving on a suspended license for which you could be sentenced to jail for a 14601 VC violation (Driving on a Suspended License). Thus California does not have to give a Notice of the Suspension of your driver’s license. Every state is different relative to notice requirements. In many states they do NOT have to notify the driver that their license is suspended.

After a DMV FINDING from a FIRST Time DUI Hearing, OR after a 1st time COURT CONVICTION, the Sacramento DMV suspends your California Driver’s License for 4-5 months. After the 30 day Suspension the driver can get a restricted license to drive to and from work and classes. However the driver must first show proof of enrollment in the 1st offenders DUI’s classes, file an SR22 through his insurance company, and pay a reissuance fee to DMV. After a license suspension for an out of state licensed DUI driver, only the driver can request a Termination of Action from DMV to request a SET ASIDE. The court may not demand it of an out of state drive by DMV does do so. The Termination is not automatic and the lawyer can no longer request it, as was previously the case. DMV believes if they send the paperwork to the Driver’s out of state address the driver will get the mail in another state and not at their local lawyer’s office. The basis for requesting this Termination of Action is that the driver lives in another state and can not take the DUI classes in California. With respect to notification, neither the California court nor DMV will contact the out of state DMV. Instead the CA DMV (but not the courts) will enter the CA DUI conviction/finding into

the NCIC system/California Driver’s Record and it is up to the other state to look it up ie PULL IT off the record. The CALIF DMV PULLS info on a regular basis but some states do not, though legally they are supposed to do so. That is how they get their tax dollars. If you are Arrested DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE OTHER THAN YOUR LAWYER! LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PROSECUTORS ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS NO MATTER HOW MUCH THEY TELL YOU THEY ARE. REMEMBER THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE A CASE AND DOING THEIR JOB. DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR: SHUT UP & CALL A LAWYER!

For future article ideas you can contact Dale at (760) 837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com. DALE GRIBOW LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life(DUI)-2011-19 “TOP LAWYER”- Inland Empire Magazine Nov. ‘16 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating 10 BEST ATTORNEYS FOR CALIFORNIA

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): I predict that August will be a Golden Age for you. That’s mostly very good. Golden opportunities will arise, and you’ll come into possession of lead that can be transmuted into gold. But it’s also important to be prudent about your dealings with gold. Consider the fable of the golden goose. The bird’s owner grew impatient because it laid only one gold egg per day; he foolishly slaughtered his prize animal to get all the gold immediately. That didn’t work out well. Or consider the fact that to the ancient Aztecs, the word *teocuitlatl* referred to gold, even though its literally translation was “excrement of the gods.” Moral of the story: If handled with care and integrity, gold can be a blessing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus socialite Stephen Tennant (1906-1987) was such an interesting luminary that three major novelists created fictional characters modeled after him. As a boy, when he was asked what he’d like to be when he grew up, he replied, “I want to be a great beauty.” I’d love to hear those words spill out of your mouth, Taurus. What? You say you’re already all grown up? I doubt it. In my opinion, you’ve still got a lot of stretching and expansion and transformation to accomplish during the coming decades. So yes: I hope you can find it in your wild heart to proclaim, “When I grow up, I want to be a great beauty.” (P.S. Your ability to become increasingly beautiful will be at a peak during the next fourteen months.) GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Manage with bread and butter until God sends the honey,” advises a Moroccan proverb. Let’s analyze how this advice might apply to you. First thing I want to know is, have you been managing well with bread and butter? Have you refrained from whining about your simple provisions, resting content and grateful? If you haven’t, I doubt that any honey will arrive, ether from God or any other source. But if you have been celebrating your modest gifts, feeling free of greed and displeasure, then I expect at least some honey will show up soon. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t worry your beautiful head about praying to the gods of luck and fate. I’ll take care of that for you. Your job is to propitiate the gods of fluid discipline and hard but smart work. To win the favor of these divine helpers, act on the assumption that you now have the power and the right to ask for more of their assistance than you have before. Proceed with the understanding that they are willing to provide you with the stamina, persistence, and attention to detail you will need to accomplish your next breakthrough. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Sometimes, I feel the past and the future pressing so hard on either side that there’s no room for the present at all.” A character named Julia says that in Evelyn Waugh’s novel *Brideshead Revisited*. I bring it to your attention as an inspiring irritant, as a prod to get you motivated. I hope it will mobilize you to rise up and refuse to allow your past and your future to press so hard on either side that there’s no room for the present. It’s a favorable time for you to fully claim the glory of being right here, right now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I’m not an ascetic who believes all our valuable lessons emerge from suffering. Nor am I a pop-nihilist who sneers at pretty flowers, smiling children, and sunny days. On the contrary: I’m devoted to the hypothesis that life is usually at least 51 percent wonderful. But I dance the rain dance when there’s an emotional drought in my personal life, and I dance the pain dance when it’s time to deal with difficulties I’ve ignored. How about you, Virgo? I suspect that now is one of those times when you need to have compassionate heartto-heart conversations with your fears, struggles, and aches. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do you absolutely need orchids, sweet elixirs, dark chocolate, alluring new music, dances on soft grass, sensual massages, nine hours of sleep per night, and a steady stream of soulful conversations? No. Not really. In the coming days, life will be a good ride for you even if

you fail to procure those indulgences. But here are further questions and answers: Do you *deserve* the orchids, elixirs, and the rest? My answer is yes, definitely. And would the arrival of these delights spur you to come up with imaginative solutions to your top two riddles? I’m pretty sure it would. So I conclude this horoscope by recommending that you do indeed arrange to revel in your equivalent of the delights I named. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Don’t try to steer the river,” writes Deepak Chopra. Most of the time, I agree with that idea. It’s arrogant to think that we have the power to control the forces of nature or the flow of destiny or the song of creation. Our goal should be to get an intuitive read on the crazy-making miracle of life, and adapt ourselves ingeniously to its ever-shifting patterns and rhythms. But wait! Set aside everything I just said. An exception to the usual rule has arrived. Sometimes, when your personal power is extra flexible and robust -- like now, for you -- you may indeed be able to steer the river a bit. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Dear Astrologer: Recently I’ve been weirdly obsessed with wondering how to increase my levels of generosity and compassion. Not just because I know it’s the right thing to do, but also because I know it will make me healthy and honest and unflappable. Do you have any sage advice? -Ambitious Sagittarius.” Dear Ambitious: I’ve noticed that many Sagittarians are feeling an unprecedented curiosity about how to enhance their lives by boosting the benevolence they express. Here’s a tip from astrologer Chani Nicholas: “Source your sense of self from your integrity in every interaction.” Here’s another tip from Anais Nin: “The worse the state of the world grows, the more intensely I try for inner perfection and power. I fight for a small world of humanity and tenderness.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Time does not necessarily heal all wounds. If you wait around passively, hoping that the mere passage of months will magically fix your twists and smooth out your tweaks, you’re shirking your responsibility. The truth is, you need to be fully engaged in the process. You’ve got to feel deeply and think hard about how to diminish your pain, and then take practical action when your wisdom shows you what will actually work. Now is an excellent time to upgrade your commitment to this sacred quest. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The questions you’ve been asking aren’t bad or wrong. But they’re not exactly relevant or helpful, either. That’s why the answers you’ve been receiving aren’t of maximum use. Try these questions instead. 1. What experience or information would you need to heal your divided sense of loyalty? 2. How can you attract an influence that would motivate you to make changes you can’t quite accomplish under your own power? 3. Can you ignore or even dismiss the 95 percent of your fear that’s imaginary so you’ll be able to focus on the five percent that’s truly worth meditating on? 4. If I assured you that you have the intelligence to beautify an ugly part of your world, how would you begin? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A scuffle you’ve been waging turns out to be the wrong scuffle. It has distracted you from giving your full attention to a more winnable and worthwhile tussle. My advice? Don’t waste energy feeling remorse about the energy you’ve wasted. In fact, be grateful for the training you’ve received. The skills you’ve been honing while wrestling with the misleading complication will serve you well when you switch your focus to the more important issue. So are you ready to shift gears? Start mobilizing your crusade to engage with the more winnable and worthwhile tussle. Homework: What was your last major amazement? What do you predict will be the next one? Testify at Freewillastrology.com. ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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by Sunny Simon

Big Dreams, Big Effort, Big Reward

n a recent column, I urged Millennials to go the extra mile to prove themselves worthy in the workplace. This week, a big story hit the airwaves depicting an Alabama college student who exemplifies a stellar work ethic. Walter Carr did not let car problems deter him from getting to work. He started walking at midnight in an effort to report to his job by 8:00 am. Carr, employed by Bellhops, a company specializing in coordinating flexible moving services, declined an offer to rest when we met with his client. She posted on Facebook that Walter was not only hardworking, “He was humble, kind, cheerful and had big dreams.” I don’t know if one of Walter’s big dreams was a new car, but when Bellhop’s CEO, Luke Marklin, heard about this new employee’s dedication, he drove from Tennessee to Alabama and presented Walt with his personal 2014 Ford Escape. Attempting to walk eight hours to get to work is a mega example of going the extra mile. Think you know a quick and easy way to success? I’ve met some young people who think job hopping is the way up the ladder. Okay, I get it. You want it and you want it now. So did I, but the truth is, it doesn’t work that way. If you are changing positions every year,

slow down. Try knocking the lights out at your current job. Impress management and you may be selected as a high potential employee and put on a fast track. Look around and tap into a successful experienced employee you admire. Ask that person, how he or she made it. I’ll bet the answer is hard work. It ends up Walter Carr did not have to walk all the way to the job site. Sometime during the wee morning hours a patrol car stopped to check on him. Once the officers heard Walter’s story, they took him to breakfast and then drove him to the client’s home. It just might work that way for you. Somewhere in the midst of all the above and beyond tasks you are accomplishing, you may get tapped on the shoulder by an individual who noticed your extra effort. Typically hard work is recognized and rewarded. You may not be gifted with a car, although sometimes a company car accompanies a well-earned promotion. As management guru, John Maxwell, put it, “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” Convinced yet? Luck just won’t cut it. Invest your sweat equity today and future tomorrows will be fruitful. 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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ementia is defined as a group of progressive disorders affecting the cognitive ability that is so severe it prevents the individual from functioning independently in their daily activities. Alzheimer’s (AD) is the most prevalent form of dementia. Currently there are 5.7 million Americans suffering from AD. It is the sixth leading cause of death more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Unfortunately, the Alzheimer’s Association and other medical sites on the Internet are not familiar with the latest research on cannabis treatment for AD and neurological diseases. Their reliance on pharmaceuticals with accompanying toxic side effects are not keeping pace with the public’s use of natural herbs. There is no cure for AD. Treatments are for symptom relief only. Advanced directives are now including a special section devoted to a person’s preference for treatment when experiencing mild, moderate, or severe dementia. There is a downloaded dementia directive form on dementia-directive.org which I highly recommend adding to any advance medical directive you have. Similar to identifying treatment preferences for when the heart stops, or breathing stops, this dementia directive gives questions that help identify treatments for mild, moderate, or severe, dementia. Many treatments slow the progression and require initiation in mild early dementia. Unfortunately, early treatment demands recognition of cognitive impairment. Dementia’s definition is cognitive impairment. It takes a cunning spouse or assertive child to facilitate the need for medication. Awareness of risk factors help identify early diagnosis. These include diet, control of hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, and in some cases testing for a heredity risk. Galantamine, (Razadyne) Memantine (Namenda) are some pharmaceuticals which are only effective in early stages. They do have toxic effects and should not be continued long term if improvement is not noticed. Another research area is in the study of pathological amyloid proteins that could be neutralized by the 5-mer peptide. Professor Naor at the Hebrew University Medical School, the Israeli government, and Spherium Biomed of Spain, have spent the last 10 years researching and developing the 5-mer peptide. The most promising treatment for dementia is Cannabis Sativa or Cannabis indica. As far back as 1890, Sir John Russell Reynolds MD, a physician in British Columbia, published in The Lancet, an account of using cannabis to treat senile dementia. (Uwe Blesching PHD Cannabis

Health Index). He found nothing more comparable to one quarter to one third a grain of Indian hemp extract at bedtime. The active component of C. sativa is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that has been suggested to have several properties that might counter the pathogenesis of AD. Much like galantamine, THC inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE), which acts as a “molecular chaperone” to accelerate the formation of amyloid plaque in the brains of AD victims. Beta-amyloid plaques in those areas critical to memory and cognition remains a significant hallmark of the disease. With its strong inhibitory abilities, the study said, THC “may provide an improved therapy for Alzheimer’s disease” that would treat “both the symptoms and progression” of the disease. (Eubanks LM, et.al. A molecular link between the active component of marijuana and Alzheimer’s disease pathology. Mol Pharm. 2006; 3:773–77769). scripps.edu/ news/press/2006/080906.html. The federal government’s patent on Cannabis, # 6630507 B1 verifies cannabidiol (CBD), as useful in the prophylactics of a wide variety of antioxidant and inflammatory diseases. Michael Backs MD (Cannabis Pharmacology 2017) recommends starting with 2.5mg THC at bedtime and 1.5 mg at breakfast and dinner. Target dose is 5 mg THC 2-3 times a day orally. Nursing homes in Israel use balloon vaporizers which are more predictable. Primarily high THC chemotypes with high myrcene or linalool are very helpful for their sedative effects and synergy with THC such as Purple Urkle, Grand Daddy Purple, Bubba Kush, and Hash Plant. Since THC can affect memory low doses are used. For neuro-protective effects, high-CBD varieties (AC/DC) protect from memory loss and counter the anxiety and paranoid effects of THC. (Cannabis Revealed, Bonnie Goldstein MD) Be sure to utilize a health practitioner who is competent in medical cannabis to monitor effects. The American Cannabis Nurses Association can help connect with competent professional. Ruth Hill RN teaches the public on medical cannabis hilruth@gmail.com

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