Coachella Valley Weekly - August 19 to August 25, 2021 Vol. 10 No. 23 by CV Weekly

coachellavalleyweekly.com • August 19 to August 25, 2021 Vol.10 No.23

Jazzville Review

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MONOPOLY Palm Springs

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The Wallflowers

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BaBaLoo Lounge

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August 19 to August 25, 2021

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL

Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

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CONTENTS Caliente Comedy .................................. 3-5 MONOPOLY Palm Springs ....................... 6 Consider This - The Wallflowers........... 8-9 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................. 9 Screeners................................................ 10 Pampered Palate - BaBaLoo Lounge .... 11

August 19 to August 25, 2021

Adam Levy and Mike Quu

mid the Coachella Valley’s busting music scene, there has yet to be a broad selection of comedy shows for audiences to enjoy live stand-up performances. Agua Caliente Casino in Palm Springs is bringing a whole new season of shows with celebrity guests and rising talent from the world of comedy. Caliente Comedy is presented by Comedy Madness located inside the Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs. For over 10 years, Comedy Madness has produced thousands of shows in North America, including weekly

showcases in Los Angeles at the Comedy Store, Laugh Factory and Ice House Comedy Club. Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians with appearances on the Tonight Show, Conan, Netflix, America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central, Showtime, and more. Adam Levy and Mike Quu are coproducers of Caliente Comedy, determined to bring quality, diverse entertainment to the desert scene. Levy and Quu have worked together for years on different programming, starting in 2017 at the Hard Rock in Palm Springs—now the Hotel Zoso.

Quu is the producer of the long-standing show, Comedy Madness, and that is how he met Adam while presenting in Palm Springs. “It was a weekday and I remember thinking to myself, ‘There’s no way there’s people here.’ Then I looked and all the seats were filled at Comedy Madness. I was so impressed and needed to know who this guy was,” reminisced Levy. Levy then reached out to Quu, explaining that he would like to work with him in the future. They then worked together to bring high-quality, hilarious entertainment to the desert. “Through all our time working together, now we can really bring that comedy experience to Palm Springs. This is the perfect-sized venue to host Caliente Comedy as it seats between 175 to 200 people. We’re bringing the same talent we have from shows in L.A., and now we’re introducing them to desert audiences. There hasn’t been any real comedy club experience until now so we are aiming to get the word out there,” explained Quu. This is the first time that any of the Agua Caliente Casinos are offering to bring standup comedy as an entertainment option on a regular basis. It is also an essential art form to showcase post-pandemic after a year of so much turmoil. “People want to get out and laugh again. They want to forget all the depressing things that were going on the last 18 months. It’s great to bring this season with the opportunity for more laughs and smiles,” stated Levy. This upcoming season of Caliente Comedy includes a star-studded line-up, featuring English actor and stand-up comedian Jeff Leach, Deon Cole of Black-ish fame, improv artist Jerry Garcia, Jamie Kennedy from the Scream franchise and The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, comedian and former host on E!'s What the Fashion Justin Martindale, L.A. native Ocean Glapion, hilarious storyteller Craig Conant, impressionist extraordinaire Pablo Francisco, and Kabir Singh from America’s Got Talent. continue to page 5

The Vino Voice ........................................ 12 Chicken Sandwich Mania....................... 13 Swag For The Soul................................... 14 Free Will Astrology ................................ 14 Cyber Corner ........................................... 15 Pet Place ............................................ 16-17 Haddon Libby ........................................ 18 Dale Gribow ........................................... 18 Safety Tips ............................................... 19

August 19 to August 25, 2021

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CALIENTE COMEDY

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There are currently no plans to have guests show proof of vaccination at Caliente Comedy, but that may be subject to change depending on the COVID-19 climate in the coming weeks. All attendees and visitors at the Agua Caliente Casinos are required to wear masks indoors when not eating or

ubbed as, “The Ultimate Vintage Supper Club Experience,” Jazzville is a series of rotating shows held every Thursday between July 8th through September 30th. Having always been a lover of the old, jazz standards and big band music in general, I didn’t hesitate to take advantage of the opportunity to attend Jazzville last July 15th to see the Jazz Cartel. A 9-Piece group complete with one of the most animated, upright bassists I’ve ever seen, Jazz Cartel is fronted by a dreamboat of a crooner who’s swingy take on some unexpected songs added even more excitement to a night that nobody in attendance will soon forget. The minute you enter The Cascade Lounge, you realize that Jazzvillle is more than just a concert, it’s an experience. Greeted by gentlemen in velvet blazers, you are personally escorted to your reserved table by one of the lovely hostesses who are decked out in fabulous, sequined flapper costumes. Cocktails and food are available and all of the staff go above and beyond to make everyone’s experience is top-notch. “What a great room! The vibe is sexy and fun with the flappers and the music is incredible! Great for a date night or night out with friends!” --Courtney Chambers--(local

drinking. The goal of Caliente Comedy is for it to become a mainstay of comedic entertainment for the Coachella Valley. “Having this diversity in entertainment is long overdue. Palm Springs is exploding and growing as a city, and we want stand-up

vocalist/musician) I was able to chat with one of the Jazzville producers, Adam Levy, who has had his hands in local entertainment for several years and always seems to have his finger on the pulse of what’s happening in Palm Springs. Levy: “I was originally approached by Barry Martin and his partner Mark when I was the marketing director at The Hard Rock. They had started putting on jazz shows across the street at Oscar’s where they had quickly outgrown their indoor space and they had the idea of bringing it to a restaurant inside of what's now Hotel Zoso. I instantly had bigger plans for them. I wanted to put it in the night club and elevate the show in so many ways. I was a believer of his mission statement and his ode to the Chi-Chi Club. That’s basically what Jazzville is intended to be; a recreation of the legendary Chi-Chi Club of the glamour days of old Palm Springs.” Levy continues: “Over the years I helped in the background to really just grow the show and the idea of how big it could be. Of course with the pandemic, Jazzville was put on hold with everything else and after moving around to different venues over the past 4 years, Barry and Mark were ready to wipe their hands clean of it to which I basically said, “not so fast,” and

comedy to be available on a regular basis. We want our home desert to have acts that you don’t have to drive all the way to L.A. to see,” said Quu. Shows will be held on Fridays, starting on August 20 and carrying on through late October. All attendees of Caliente Comedy must be 21 years of age or over. Doors open

started looking for a suitable venue. At that point I reached out to my friend Jay Bednar who works in entertainment at the Agua Caliente Casino because I was interested in the Palm Springs location and serendipitously, it worked out perfectly. It really was our dream location for this series of shows because it’s a perfect place for a supper club.” CVW: So you’re about halfway through the series now? Levy: “Yes, and surprisingly, we have sold out of pretty much every show! We’ve been really fortunate. Like I have said before, Jazzville is not your parent’s jazz show. It’s more than just a concert it’s an experience and so many of the people who come to experience Jazzville become part of the family and that is really part of what has allowed us to thrive over the years. A lot of those who come are the same folks that come week after week. Our fan base has kind of snowballed and they are really part of our vision now.” CVW: When I was there I felt as though this was something that I could take my grandmother to or take my daughter to and everyone would have an amazing time. Levy: “Exactly! The groups we book are

August 19 to August 25, 2021

at 7 p.m. in the Cascade Lounge with an 8 p.m. showtime. There will be a light menu and drinks served throughout the show. All ticket purchases are final, with no refunds or exchanges. To purchase tickets and to keep updated on the line-up, visit eventspalmsprings.com.

BY ESTHER SANCHEZ young musicians who put a youthful spin on old standards. They are pushing the envelope within their genre which appeals to a younger demographic, but at the same time they are still paying tribute to what is classic American music that appeals to an older generation while in some cases, putting a modern spin on it.” CVW: So besides Jazzville, what else are you cooking up in the near future? Levy: “Very soon we are going to be launching standup comedy at The Cascade Lounge. It starts August 20th and will be every Friday. So far we've booked Jamie Kennedy, Pablo Francisco, Carlos Mencia, Dion Cole from TV's "Blackish" and some others TBA.” The future of local entertainment in Palm Springs is looking bright and I for one can't wait to soak up as much of it as possible. For details on Jazzville and other upcoming events visit aguacalientecasinos.com or call 888-999-1995.

August 19 to August 25, 2021

MR. MONOPOLY TO BRING THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR BOARD GAME TO PALM SPRINGS AND RESIDENTS CAN JOIN IN THE FUN

alm Springs residents and visitors will soon be able to play the world’s most popular board game in a way that pays tribute to all the things that make Palm Springs like no place else. Palm Springs Mayor Christy Holstege joined Mr. Monopoly on August 17, 2021 in front of Forever Marilyn to announce the new Palm Springs edition of MONOPOLY. MONOPOLY Palm Springs will be developed over the next several months and fans are invited to share which of their favorite locations, icons, and businesses that they would like to see featured on the board. Fans can submit their recommendations to the official MONOPOLY Palm Springs email at PalmSprings@toptrumps.com. The edition will see locally themed squares replace Boardwalk and Park Place from the original Atlantic City MONOPOLY board and include a customized ‘Community Chest’ and ‘Chance’ playing cards, making the entire game truly a Palm Springs experience. A few squares will also be dedicated to some of the iconic and much-loved landmarks. Palm Springs Mayor Christy Holstege said, “As Hollywood’s playground to the stars with stylish hotels, boutique stores, iconic architecture and 365 days of sunshine for outdoor activities, I couldn’t think of a better place to be represented by the world’s most popular board game. We are a diverse, vibrant and modern city with amazing art and culture. Even the name “Palm Springs” is in reference to our famous hot mineral springs on Agua

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Caliente tribal land. Palm Springs is truly like no place else and we can’t wait to see all that the city has to offer showcased in our very own edition of Monopoly!” Top Trumps Inc, manufacturers of the official Palm Springs version of MONOPOLY under license from Hasbro, anticipates that

the game will be on shelves starting in the spring of 2022. Jennifer Tripsea, representative from Top Trumps said: “We want to ensure that MONOPOLY Palm Springs captures the rich history, diverse make-up and unique character of the city that make up what locals love about this desert oasis. We would love for everyone to get on board and send us their recommendations of what they would like to see included on the board. Anything and everything are up for consideration – from the iconic landmarks, attractions, museums, major events, and eclectic blend of world-class resorts, shopping and outdoor experiences. We urge everyone to get involved!” MONOPOLY first hit the shelves in 1935 and since then it has been played by more than 1 billion people. Today, it is played in 114 countries and enjoyed in over 47 different languages. About Top Trumps Top Trumps USA Inc. is a USA division of Winning Moves International. We make an assortment of world-famous educational card and board games. These include the original Top Trumps card game, Top Trumps Match - the Crazy Cube Game, Top Trumps Quiz, fast-paced word tile game LexiconGO!, playing cards & puzzles. Top Trumps will now be bringing official versions of completely customized MONOPOLY for the North American market under license from Hasbro. Each community-based MONOPOLY

NEWS

experience will play homage to all of the favorite locations, icons, and businesses creating a game play that truly embraces what makes each community unique and special. About Hasbro Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@ Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.) © 2021 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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August 19 to August 25, 2021

CONSIDER THIS

t must be incredibly difficult to be an aspiring musician if your parent is already a famous one. Does your pedigree help or hurt you? Sure, you might bypass the grinding ordeal of breaking into the music business. Working a shitty day job and toiling away in tiny venues and dive bars, hoping your music will be heard by the right people. Still, name recognition means you’re held to a higher standard. Rosanne Cash went outside the Nashville establishment to deflect accusations of nepotism. Reluctant to compete with the towering legacy of the Beatles, musicians like Sean Lennon, Dhani Harrison and Zak Starkey maintain low profiles within the music industry. Julian Lennon’s debut topped the charts in the early ‘80s, these days he channels his creativity into his photography. Imagine Jakob Dylan’s dilemma. His father, Bob, is arguably one of the most important songwriters of the 20th century and beyond. As the youngest of Bob and Sara Lownds’ five children he was bitten by the music bug at an early age. Born in Greenwich Village, New York in 1969, he grew up in Malibu attending private schools. Raiding his older brothers’ record collections he became an aficionado of Punk and Post-Punk acts like Buzzcocks, Jam and the Clash. It that last group, touted by their record label as “the only band that matters,” that inspired Jakob to begin playing music and writing songs. By the late ‘80s Jakob had cycled through a few indie bands, including The Bootheels (which surreptitiously referenced one of his dad’s best known songs, “Tambourine Man”), with Luther Russell and his childhood pal, Tobi Miller. When that band fell apart, he and Tobi started The Wallflowers. Originally known as The Apples, the first incarnation of the band included Barrie Maguire on bass, Peter Yanowitz on drums and finally, Rami Jaffee on keys. Once they officially became The Wallflowers, they gigged around the usual Sunset Strip clubs, Gazzari’s, The Whisky and The Viper Room. Jakob was up front, on guitar and lead vocals, but as part of an ensemble, the pressure didn’t rest squarely on his shoulders. By the time they signed

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THE WALLFLOWERS

with Virgin Records the band was adamant that their first album should reflect their live sound, bare-bones and unfussy. Producer Paul Fox (XTC , Robyn Hitchcock, Sugarcubes, 10,000 Maniacs) adhered to that edict. Released in 1992, even though it garnered positive reviews, commercially, it sank without a trace. Virgin suffered a regime change and the band asked to be released from their contract. Almost immediately they inked a deal with Interscope. Finding an empathetic producer was crucial to making the record The Wallflowers heard in their heads. Jakob sent off some music to T-Bone Burnett and he agreed to produce their second album. Ironically, T-Bone was well-acquainted with the Dylan family. The native Texan’s first group, The Alpha Band was part of a musical collective Bob took on his Rolling Thunder Review tour, along with a cavalcade of superstars like Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. T-Bone earned his stripes amongst the glitterati. A critically acclaimed solo career followed, but more importantly, he began making a name for himself as a producer. From Los Lobos and Elvis Costello to Counting Crows, the BoDeans and Sam Phillips, he proved to be a simpatico partner in the studio. Bringing Down The Horse arrived in 1996 and it was well worth the wait. The music echoed antecedents like The Band, The Byrds, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and yeah, even some Bob Dylan. It also fit in well with rootsy acts like the Jayhawks, Wilco and Son Volt. The album slowly climbed to the top of the charts, mostly on the strength of indelible singles like “6th Avenue Heartache” and “One Headlight.” It also won two Grammy Awards and Jakob was feted in the pages of Rolling Stone and Spin. In the ensuing years The Wallflowers continued to release albums and tour. After much gestation, Breach arrived in late 2000, followed by Red Letter Days two years later and Rebel Sweetheart in 2005. Although each record was well-received, none reached the commercial heights of Bringing Down The Horse. The band took an extended hiatus and Jakob recorded two solo albums. Reconvening in 2012, they returned with

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“EXIT WOUNDS” (NEW WEST RECORDS) BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

Glad All Over and hit the road. Once they finished touring, Jakob concentrating on producing the Echo In The Canyon documentary. An homage to the nascent Laurel Canyon sound of the mid ‘60s, it featured Tom Petty’s final interview and musical contributions from Beck, Fiona Apple and Cat Power, just to name a few. Almost from their inception, The Wallflowers have endured myriad lineup changes. Tobi Miller left after the first album, Rami Jaffee remained until 2005 and briefly returned from 2013 to 2015. Not unlike Chrissie Hynde with the Pretenders, Jakob has remained the architect of The Wallflowers’ sound. The current iteration of the band includes Aaron Embry on keys, Brian Griffin and Mark Stepro on drums, Whynot Jansveld on bass and Val McCallum (a world-class singer-songwriter in his own right) on guitar. Nearly a decade after the last Wallflowers effort, they’ve just released seventh album, Exit Wounds. The record kicks into gear with “Maybe Your Heart’s Not In It No More.” Buoyant acoustic guitars sidle between searing electric riffs, shimmery keys and a kickdrum beat. Jakob wraps his rough-hewn tenor around lyrics that address the terror of losing touch with your muse; “There’s no fire beneath the smoke, no one’s got you up by the coat, not a razor up to your throat, you can go anytime, through any door, maybe your heart’s not in it no more.” The instrumentation expands on the break, adding warm piano notes, bottleneck guitar and downy soft organ. Val unspools a spiraling solo that leads to an epiphany of sorts; “Out of contact, out of zone, off the backbeat, off the bone, away from the wolfpack, on your own, dance together, dance alone/There’s trouble outside, trouble in, show some hustle, show some skin, whatever was has already been, let this new day do its thing.” On a record that feels mostly pensive and introspective, a couple of tracks tackle some affairs of the heart. On “I’ll Let You Down (But Will Not Give You Up)” sun-dappled acoustic guitars and stinging electric riffs lattice atop spidery bass lines, gossamer keys and a tick-tock beat. A chaotic bus ride serves as a metaphor for a doomed relationship; “We’re too stoned to notice there’s no ground left to be tucked, down under the wheels that have long since abandoned us, like riderless horses, they’re all returning back to wherever they’re from, it’s impossible now that we’ll be anything

but crushed.” A willowy guitar solo, suffused with heartache and regret, stretches out across the break. Although Jakob’s mien is stoic and indifferent as he catalogues the continued sturm und drang, his voice takes on a hopeful note, insisting on the chorus, “I’ll let you down, but I will not give you up.” “Darlin’ Hold On” locks into a Country/ Folk groove that is accented by sepia-toned keys, lowing bass, feather-light guitar and brushed percussion, as Jakob trades verses with alt.country chanteuse Shelby Lynne. The lyrics speak to the resilience of a longstanding relationship. “You were born on your feet, with the stem of a rose between your teeth, from a cloud of golden air where the sky meets the streets/You were already wise to a world that’s bitter as it’s sweet, with both kinds of magic and God never gets his sleep.” Her smoky contralto intertwines with his back-porch croon on the chorus; “Darlin’ hold on, I am far but I’m not gone, hold on, I am always where you are, hold on, I am far but I’m not gone.” Plaintive piano notes appear on the bridge as weepy Coodercaster notes dart in and out of the mix. The Wallflowers step out of their comfort zone on both “Move The River” and “Who’s That Man Walking ‘Round My Garden,” and the gamble pays off. If the late Phil Spector ever collaborated with the Raconteurs, it might sound like the former. The song’s arrangement is wily and a touch pugnacious. A kinetic backbeat connects with rippling castanets, boomerang bass lines and ricocheting guitar riffs. The electro-static instrumentation is matched by opaque lyrics that can’t help but notice the world has turned a corner; “The sky’s the color of an ashtray, full of Van Gogh’s yellow clouds, and those aren’t Gospel songs you hear being sung in the crowd/May a ladder appear in the smoke through a hole we can climb, see the torches on the battered boat, of a ghost ship without any guide.” Beatific backing vocals and searching piano chords swaddle the expansive chorus as Jakob quietly insists “there’s no way around it… we’re gonna move the river.” The guitar solo on the break briefly swings like a sultan before it’s supplanted by some razor-sharp slide guitar. The latter walks in the footsteps of Jakob’s longtime friend and mentor, the late Tom Petty. Slashing guitars partner with plinky, Honky-Tonk piano, shuddery bass lines and a knockabout beat. Jakob’s authoritative growl nearly approximates the nasal drawl of the Gainesville’s favorite son. Here, he effortlessly slips into the skin of an aggrieved husband; “I’m in the city got two jobs at once, I got the kind of things that only come from working like the devil till the sun comes up, I got your back , I got your front, I take the city bus and then the train, walk three miles uphill both ways, now when I get home I don’t wanna complain, but tell me who’s that man walking ‘round my garden.” He confronts his cuckold status, and permanently marks

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com his territory; “I keep out of your roses and I expect the same, next hole you dig gonna be your grave, call me a doctor and my mother to explain why I killed that man walking ‘round my garden.” Fuzzy guitars bookend each verse, and on the chorus, boisterous handclaps, woo-hoo-y backing vocals and some roller-rink organ undercuts the song’s homicidal tendencies. The album’s best tracks arrive back to back. The jinglejangle guitars that open “Roots And Wings” are augmented by pillowy keys, tensile bass and a snappy, rat-a-tat rhythm. Lyrics conjure a spent Svengali whose pupil has outgrown her teacher. Scabrous sarcasm is his weapon of choice; “I showed you how to swing, and I showed you how to strut, that’s my mojo you’re using, that’s my wine getting you drunk/Was I that broke you in, I got you clean, clipped and cut, you’re a mule among horses, I took you when God stood you up.” Flicker-y guitar riffs punctuate each taunt and jeer, but the bitter cedes too sweet on the break when Val unleashes a honeyed slide solo. The arrangement revs up to a stunning crescendo before powering down on the last verses and closing with a tart bottleneck coda. On “I Hear The Ocean (When I Want To Hear Trains)” chunky guitar chords are matched by stately piano, angular bass lines vaguely Latin percussion and a thwacking beat. The sanguine melody and sunny arrangement belies lyrics that plumb the depths of the eternal disconnect; “I’m in the desert now with this flag being raised, this is surrender and these are the cruelest of days, I’m not working with a net before I pay, I hear the ocean when I wanna hear trains.”

Thursday, August 19

Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Jazzville@Agua Caliente P.S. – Conganas – 7pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm La Quinta Brewery – Daniel Bonte – 8pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – The Troubadour Experience (George Strait Tribute) – 7pm The Nest – Bryan Magsayo – 6pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5-8pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm

Friday, August 20

Bart Lounge – NRG w/ DJ Sets by Frank the Dank, Pico and Chico Sounds – 8pm Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Vinny Berry and Friends – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Vice Versa – 9pm Mastro’s – Nikki Dickinson – 6:30pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm

August 19 to August 25, 2021

Other interesting songs include the slowcooked Soul of “Wrong End Of The Spear” and “The Dive Bar In My Heart” which weds winsome melody and instrumentation to mordant lyrics like “Every dog has it’s day, then don’t I too get a bone?” The record closes with “The Daylight Between Us.” By turns bitter and biting, mercurial and brutally honest, “Daylight…” blends strafing guitars, a wash of keys, majestic piano notes, thready bass lines and a sturdy backbeat. Lyrics unspool a tawdry narrative worthy of Charles Bukowski or Steely Dan; “The men were all drinking wine, the women they split to smoke French cigarettes, do a couple of rails, sit around and bitch, lie down and get sick, in the morning there’s a line of ashes in the sink, and bruises on her lips, the candles that were lit melted on the cake, as if they were over it/Now she’s looking for the dog and a last hit, for water and a first aid kit, but it used to be enough to taste it, but that’s before we were always wasted.” It’s a spiky end to an amazing record. Produced by multi-instrumentalist and ex-Marvelous 3 front-man Butch Walker (Pink, Taylor Swift, Weezer, Green Day), the album was recorded in the days leading up to the pandemic. The band held off on releasing it in 2020 because they “didn’t want to put it out during a time of such uncertainty.” This is The Wallflowers’ most assured effort since Bringing Down The Horse. Jakob knows his way around a hook and his facility for language and storytelling is baked into his DNA. Political, personal, deft, economical, expansive cutting and sublime, Exit Wounds is one of the best albums released this year.

O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Pete’s Hideaway – Darci Daniels – 7pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Renegades of Rage (Rage Against the Machine Tribute) and Moon Colony – 7pm The Hood – TBA – 9pm The Nest – Jojo Malagar – 6pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Saturday, August 21

Ace Hotel – DJ – noon – poolside Bart Lounge – Goth Night w/ DJ Sets by Danza de Luna, Luna Divina and Dead Romeo – 8pm Big Rock Pub – TBA – 7:30pm Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7:15pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – rexi xo ft. Tommy the Villian – 6pm Hotel Zoso – Flamingo Pool Party w/ DJ Captain Osiv – noon-6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Vice Versa – 9pm Mastro’s – Jojo Malagar – 7:30pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – The Toyz – 9pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Vitalogy (Peral Jam Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm The Hood - Comedy Night – 9pm The Nest – Nikki Dickinson – 6pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6-9pm

Sunday, August 22

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Nick Hales, Miguel Arballo, and Adam Gainey – 3pm Hotel Zoso – Flamingo Pool Party w/ DJ Frank the Dank – noon-6pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Mastro’s – Nikki Dickinson – 6pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Mikole Kaar

Jazz Event – 2-5pm, Sunday Night Jam – 6-11pm The Hood – Open Mic – 8pm The Nest – Jojo Malagar – 7pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm Wildest – TBA – 6-9pm

Monday, August 23

The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Tuesday, August 24 Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Mikole Kaar and the Kaar Club – 4:20-7:20pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, August 25

Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm The Cantina – T- Bone Karaoke – 7pm The Nest – The Trebles – 6:30-9:30pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

August 19 to August 25, 2021

SCREENERS

A PLACE IN THE SUN (1951) Arguably among the finest works of American cinema, Director George Stevens’ masterwork won six* Academy Awards® and is widely considered among the finest works of America cinema. In celebration of its 70th anniversary, the film is presented in a stunning 4K transfer presented on Blu-ray with a fascinating new Filmmaker Focus featuring movie historian Leonard Maltin talking about George Stevens and the innovative film techniques he used to enhance and finesse this unforgettable story of ambition, passion, and betrayal. The disc also includes previously released bonus content, including commentary

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A TIMELESS CLASSIC RESTORED This second Paramount Pictures adaptation of Theodore Dreiser's AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY, which was itself based on a notorious true crime tale, was the first film to win the Golden Globe in the category of Best Picture—Drama, before winning six Academy Awards, including Best Director. Age has not diminished the artistic or emotional power of this still relatable film about our human condition. This is one for the home movie library. Paramount. Bly-ray.

by George Stevens, Jr. and Ivan Moffat, retrospective cast and crew interviews. There’s also, a segment on George Stevens featuring filmmakers who knew him. Montgomery Clift stars as George Eastman, a young man determined to win a place in respectable society and the heart of a beautiful socialite (Elizabeth Taylor). Shelley Winters is the factory girl whose dark secret threatens Eastman’s professional and romantic prospects.

ALSO NEW… THE DARK (1979) When I received the screener from the MVD/visual’s marketing director, he asked that I be “fair and honest” when commenting on this vintage sci-fi horror flick that seems to be inspired by the bloody murder spree od LA’s ‘hillside strangler. ‘ In this story, a writer (William Devane) takes a personal interest in the series of bloody and baffling murders. Since the crimes are so extreme, they seem inhuman. Is the truth more strange and terrifying than one dare imagine? Director John “Bud” Cardos’s movie costars Cathy Lee Crosby as TV reporter Zoe Owens and Richard Jaeckel as detective Dave Mooney. Being “honest and fair” is not always easy when the film itself is inept and ludicrous. And worst of all, it’s boring. And that’s just about the worst crime a movie can commit. Simply put, this movie is about an angry

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS alien werewolf in blue jeans randomly stalking and mutilating the good citizens of Los Angeles, Even if the clever (?) tag line grabs you, the direct-to-DVD movie remains unsatisfying. MVD/visual. DVD Comments or questions? robin@coachllavalleyweekly.com

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PAMPEREDPALATE

August 19 to August 25, 2021

BABALOO LOUNGE & GASTROPUB PALM DESERT, CA ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER

aBaloo Lounge & Gastropub specializes in Cuban and Peruvian flavors. While still adhering to age old family recipes, they strive to be innovative and open minded, just as their ancestors were when these flavors were first imagined. At BaBaLoo, they want to take on this multicultural challenge by providing the most authentic dining experience that Lake Havasu City and Palm Desert have to offer. Cuba and Peru are rich in history, and nothing tells that tale better than their diverse flavor combinations. They take ideas from cuisines around the world. Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Caribbean, and African flavors have heavily influenced Cuban and Peruvian food throughout history. The same goes for them here at BaBaLoo. Their Le Cordon Bleu and classically trained chefs have combined these influences to

create, what they have found, to be a great representation of these two proud cultures. Along with always using the freshest ingredients hand cutting our steaks, seafood, chicken and pork, they seek to provide their patrons with the best experience possible. So again, welcome to BaBaLoo Lounge, become a part of the family, and enjoy. If you are looking for great Cuban/ Peruvian food, amazing cocktails and great music 7 days a week, then BaBaLoo Lounge in Palm Desert is the right fit for you, your family and friends! As you walk in the front door you get a real Cuban vibe from the conga’s, delicious food aroma and overhead fans in the bar that will make your think you are in Havana! Entertainment BaBaloo’s has music entertainment 7 days a week. On various afternoons they

have a wonderful guitarist who play many familiar songs with a Latin flair. On Friday’s you can enjoy music from live bands and on Saturdays and during the week, various

entertainers are performing. For a schedule of entertainment please go to the BaBaloo Website or call the restaurant for an update and, of course to make reservations for an evening out that you won’t forget. Hours: Monday - Saturday: 11:00 am - Close Sunday: 10:00 am - Close For more info: www.babaloolounge.com 760-895-4186 73833 CA-111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Think Food, Fun & Entertainment 7 Days a Week!

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THE VINO VOICE

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THE FRENCH FIRM OF PINK & BUBBLY

here are probably three distinct times in which Rosé Champagne is particularly covered in wine publications: (1) Around Thanksgiving and Christmas—for obvious reasons: festive, fun, colorful and it’s the holidays! (2) Around St. Valentine’s Day—for obvious reasons: romantic, festive, and sensual; and (3) Just around mid-August when wine folks are desiring a delicious change from all of the refreshing white wine we’ve been dousing with to beat the heat. And a Rosé Champagne is the ticket. Decanter Magazine recently wrote, “Rosé Champagnes are so widely available today that it’s hard to believe volume production is a relatively recent phenomenon. Just 15 years ago, rosé accounted for just 3% of total Champagne output – today the figure sits close to 15%. This reflects the increase in rosé wine consumption across the board and, within sparkling wine, Champagne leads the way as the source for the world’s best (and most expensive) pink wines.” And as we always alert, by using the term “Champagne” we always mean the French stuff from the Champagne region of France. We know most folk generically refer to a sparkling wine as “Champagne”. And of course there are great sparkling wines from around the world—but, they’re legally not champagne. And then we get to Rosé Champagnes which are often more expensive than white champagne because making it them more laborintensive and time-consuming, and therefore, more costly to produce. The most common method for rosé sparkling wine is to blend nonsparkling red wine into the champagne. The French rosé champagne approach is more difficult because it involves carefully limiting contact between the red skin and the juice during the part of fermentation called maceration (soaking the grapes in their own flesh, juice and skins to extract the colour, tannin and flavour compounds into the must or juice) to create the coveted pale salmon color known as oeil-de-perdrix or partridge eye. Wine made this way has a more delicate flavor. This is why the French rosé bubbly costs so much—because of production costs and the time it takes to make it, almost twice the time of the blanc. I’ve spoken to a few French Champagne vintners throughout the years and they tell me that more-or-less, after all things and labor are considered, when it comes to rosé champagne, they only make about $12 an hour for their efforts. And that’s still includes the real pricey French stuff. About 99 per cent of grape juice without any skin contact is a clear-greyish colour. The main challenge is to create the same color year after year even though the blend of grapes changes. Champagne houses pride themselves a consistent house style. Veuve Cliquot has a separate winery to produce the pinot noir wines to blend into its rosé. Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d’Or Rosé limits the red skin contact on the clear juice to create its rosé, a prestige cuvée that the winery positions as a tete de cuvée like Dom Pérignon or La Grande Dame. And it doesn’t take a sophisticated palate to notice how delicious French rosé bubby actually is: dry, crisp delicate but with great body and mouthfeel. Its aromas of strawberries and raspberries pair well with duck, game and salmon. Lovers of red wines often prefer rosé and blanc de noirs over blanc de blancs champagnes. And now—Decanter’s take on some wonderful French rosé bubbly to contemplate:

Krug, Grande Cuvée 24ème Rosé Edition, ($325) Believe it or not, at this price, it’s probably one of the best rosés in the multi-hundred-dollar price range. It’s everything one can imagine with fresh red fruits, light citrus, stone fruits with complexities of light forest nuance. It’s a treat for certain—for many a once in a lifetime experience, but worth it! Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé, NV, Champagne, France, ($80) The latest opus of Laurent Perrier’s nonvintage Brut Cuvée Rosé offers elegant and fresh aromas of red berries, blood orange, pomegranate and pastry. With ripe acids, the palate is tense, fine and chiselled, with a vinous texture with iodine and a salty finish. Pommery, Brut Rosé Royal, Champagne, France, ($60) A fine and fruity champagne, with a pretty blush pink color and scented nose of sweet strawberries. The palate is succulent and juicy, mouthwatering, with a delicious redcurrant, raspberry and lemon citrus zing. The texture is smooth with persistent bubbles. Heidsieck & Co Monopole, Rosé Top, Champagne, France, ($50) A delicate and delightfully fresh rose champagne dominated by strawberry, raspberry and lemon flavours with a hint of creaminess around the edges. Zesty and mouth-watering with persistent fine bubbles. This is a versatile pick, able to pair nicely with desserts as well as fish and pasta dishes. Ruinart, Rosé, Champagne, France NV, ($70) A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay, and featuring around 25% reserve wines, this is 100% premier cru fruit from the Montagne des Reims and Côte des Blancs. Almost a third of the Pinot Noir was vinified as a still wine. A deep coral colour, this is fresh and youthful, with rounded wild red berry fruit, and hint of rose. With time in the glass, it develops deeper, complex, more exotic notes, leading to a long and lively finish. Moët & Chandon, Rosé Impérial, Champagne, France NV, ($60) We cover this wine often in these pages. It’s always delicious, festive, and at a great price. The Corkery states, “The bouquet exudes strawberry, raspberry, and cherry with floral nuances. On the palate, the wine shows a juicy intensity of fresh berries, clear juicy strawberry, and culminates with the fleshiness of peach. The wine buzzes with brisk acidity. The finish brings some layers of complexity, and makes you salivate, leaving your palate wanting more.” Cheers!

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HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH MANIA

hicken sandwiches have come a long way since my first, served on a pastel green plastic lunch tray in my high school cafeteria. We are being bombarded by TV networks and social media influencers with ads promising a life changing experience by offering the best hot chicken sandwich ever. This barrage is based on several previous rollouts of influencer “discoveries.” One that comes to mind is Krispy Kreme. Our society has a bad case of FOMO. I say have fun with it! I usually review restaurants with strong family roots run by owners interested in showcasing their unique recipes created over generations. But now, I decided to chase a trend along with everyone else and sample the hype. I chose three franchise restaurants, one a newcomer to the Coachella Valley, to sample their spicy chicken sandwiches. Popeye’s really got things going with the rollout of their spicy chicken sandwich served on a brioche bun with spicy mayo and pickles. A breast filet is marinated in buttermilk brine with pepper sauce and the added “umami” flavor of MSG. It is breaded with a batter of flour, baking powder, garlic, and onion powder, white pepper, eggs, and more Louisiana hot sauce. This sandwich was really good for the price of $3.99 and is my top pick of the three. KFC, the Colonel’s secret spice combo dominated the flavor of their spicy chicken sandwich. So it’s kind of a letdown if you

are looking for a new interpretation of their “broasted” chicken breast which is watery rather than moist. No brining here. The breading was a little gummy under the outer crispy layer. It is served on a brioche bun with pickles and mayonnaise. The hot spice in the breading is overwhelmed by the KFC flavoring. At $3.99, this was my least favorite sandwich.

BY DANIEL PARIS

Dave’s Hot Chicken, the newest musttry hot chicken experience, has just opened in Indio north of the I-10. Started as a food stand in L.A., Dave’s exploded on social media and has blossomed into an international franchise. Their chef worked for Thomas Keller in the French Laundry and the cayenne forward flavor of the breading and brine make this check sandwich the most complex and

August 19 to August 25, 2021

GOOD GRUB

interesting of the three. You can choose your spice level when ordering. Unfortunately, you cannot order a chicken slider a la carte. It has to be part of a meal with fries and a chicken tender and will set you back $12.00 - $15.00. Many restaurants in the Coachella Valley have a signature hot chicken sandwich on their menu as they quietly go about their valued business of feeding us all.

August 19 to August 25, 2021

SWAG FOR THESOUL

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BY AIMEE MOSCO

umanity operates as a collective force even though we are each individual and unique. We don’t ever really operate solo because our greatest lessons and soul growth always come from some kind of interaction with others. Some days it might not seem like we are here to help one another get to higher ground because the resistance we experience in our relationships feels insurmountable, but those days are precisely when we grow the most. As we stand at the threshold of the new world, the forces that guide us from beyond the veil are silently urging us to recognize and embrace our unfailing connectivity. This acknowledgement aligns with the fundamental principles which hold the framework of the new era, also known as the “unity paradigm”. When we shift our focus to our soul objectives and what it is we want to create for ourselves and all of humanity, it takes our attention away from events, attitudes, opinions, and actions that divide us. This is when our points of connection to others become much more visible to the naked eye. If we choose to run toward these connector points and hold on for dear life, we cut through the impossible resistance. While connectivity is deeply familiar to the soul, the human mind has become accustomed to identifying as separate. We all know how hard it can be to break personal habits, let alone release habits ingrained from generations of repetition, so training ourselves to seek out those points of connection takes effort at first. If you are one who feels the calling from your soul to help illuminate a pathway that leads humanity through the gates to the new world, but you don’t know how to override your separation programming, consider exploring a new perspective to shift your focus. Think about the fact that as a collective we must curate information from many different views and sources to effectively create a dynamic blueprint with which to

build a better world. Imagine that we are each tasked with delivering a different piece of information to broaden the scope of our collective creative process. Since we are each looking at the world a little differently as part of the grand plan, understand that it honors our growth best to focus on what it is we intend to create. It is not imperative that we align with every piece of information that is offered, nor is it important that we convince others to agree with our views. It is most important to train ourselves to embrace a common vision that elevates life for all, and trust that our souls will guide us toward manifesting that. In my pursuit to help human beings connect with their hearts, I invite you to join Facebook group Evolve through Love hosted by Elizabeth Scarcella and me. Go to facebook.com/groups/evolvethroughlove and share with us. Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s desire to help others inspired her book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee serves as Vice Chair to the World Game Changers Board of Directors, a charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee at www.ihsunity.com.

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

WEEK OF AUGUST 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A blogger who calls herself TheSaddestChorusGirlInTheWorld writes, “Having sex with someone is a big deal and involves a ton of vulnerability. And I think it’s troubling and gross and unhealthy and, yes, dangerous that we pretend otherwise and encourage people to ‘be mature’ by compartmentalizing or completely eliminating their deeper emotions from their sexuality. And even worse, any other view is dismissed as prudish and invalid and unenlightened and restrictive.” You may agree with everything TheSaddestChorusGirl says here. But if you haven’t arrived at her conclusions, now is a good time to meditate on them. Why? Because your assignment in the coming weeks is to deepen and refine your relationship with your sexuality. Be extra reverent about your sensual longings. Ensure that your erotic activities serve your highest ideals and noblest goals. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The popular American TV sitcom 30 Rock produced 138 episodes in seven seasons. At the height of its success, it crammed an average of 9.57 jokes into every minute. Its comic richness derived in large part from multi-talented Taurus star Tina Fey, who created the show and played one of its main characters. She was also a writer and executive producer. I propose we make her your role model in the coming weeks. According to my projections, you’re entering a charismatic, ebullient, and creative phase of your astrological cycle. It’s time to be generous to the parts of your life that need big happy doses of release and liberation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I got an email from a Gemini reader named Jaylah. She wrote, “Hi, not sure if you remember me, but in our past lives, you and I used to write sacred cuneiform texts on clay tablets while sitting across from each other in a cave in Mesopotamia 4,910 years ago. Your name was Nabu. Mine was Tashmetu. I was always a little jealous because you earned more money than I, but it didn’t get in the way of our friendship. Anyway, if you ever want to catch up about the old days, give me a holler.” I loved receiving this inquiry from a soul I may have known in a previous incarnation. And what she did by reaching out to me happens to be the perfect type of activity for you Geminis right now. Secrets of your history may be more available than usual. The past may have new stories to tell. A resource from yesteryear could prove valuable in the future. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian-born Franz Kafka was an interesting writer and a master of language. But even for him, it could be a challenge to convey what he really meant. He said, “I am constantly trying to communicate something incommunicable, to explain something inexplicable, to tell about something I only feel in my bones and which can only be experienced in those bones.” Now here’s the good news, as far as you’re concerned, Cancerian: I suspect that in the coming weeks, you will have more power than usual to do exactly what Kafka aspired to do. You will be able to summon extra ease and grace in expressing your truths. I invite you to be a connoisseur of deep conversations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “If we wait until we are ready, we will be waiting for the rest of our lives,” declared novelist Lemony Snicket. This is good advice for you to heed right now. I really hope you avoid the temptation to wait around for the perfect moment before you begin. In my vision of your best approach, you will dive into the future without trying to have all your plans finalized and all your assets gathered. I expect you will acquire the rest of what you need once the process is underway. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Author Katherine Mansfield once told her friend Virginia Woolf, “You put me in touch with my own soul.” I’m sorry Mansfield didn’t previously have that precious connection, but I’m elated that Woolf helped her make it. In the coming weeks, I expect you will encounter an abundance of influences like Woolf: people and animals and places and experiences

that can bring you into more intimate contact with your soul. I hope you take full advantage. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): At the age of 70, Libran novelist Magda Szabó mused, “I know now, what I didn’t then, that affection can’t always be expressed in calm, orderly, articulate ways; and that one cannot prescribe the form it should take for anyone else.” In that spirit, Libra, and in accordance with astrological omens, I authorize you to express affection in lively, unruly, demonstrative ways. Give yourself permission to be playfully imaginative, exuberantly revelatory, and vivaciously animated as you show the people and animals you cherish the nature of your feelings for them. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do you Scorpios lie to yourselves more than the other signs lie to themselves? Are you especially prone to undermine yourselves through self-deception? I don’t think so. However, you might be among the signs most likely to mislead or beguile other people. (But here’s a caveat: On some occasions, your trickery is in a good cause, because it serves the needs of the many, not just yourself.) In any case, dear Scorpio, I will ask you to minimize all such behavior during the next five weeks. I think your success will depend on you being exceptionally honest and genuine—both to yourself and to others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I like being broken,” says Sagittarius actor Jamie Campbell Bower. “It means I can have chocolate for breakfast.” I guess that when he feels down, he gives himself special permission to enjoy extra treats and privileges. According to my assessment of the astrological omens, you now have the right to give yourself similar permission—even though I don’t expect you’ll be broken or feeling down. Think of it as a reward for the brave work you’ve been doing lately. Enjoy this chocolatey grace period! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907–1972) was a Jewish theologian born under the sign of Capricorn. He wrote, “Indifference to the sublime wonder of living is the root of sin.” That’s a different definition of sin from what we’re used to! To be a moral person, Heschel believed, you must be in “radical amazement” about the glories of creation. I hope you will cultivate such an attitude in the coming weeks, Capricorn. It would be a mistake for you to numbly take things for granted. I dare you to cultivate as much awe, reverence, and adoration as you can muster. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A blogger who calls herself Hopeful Melancholy wrote a message to her lover. She said, “My favorite sexual position is the one where you work on your paintings and I work on my book, but we’re in the same room and occasionally smile at each other.” You might want to consider trying experiments comparable to that one in the coming weeks, Aquarius. The time will be fertile for you and your dear allies to work side-by-side; to cheer each other on and lift each other up; to explore new ways of cultivating companionship and caring for each other. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Dick Dudley was a 17th-century swindler. Among his many victims was the Pope. Dudley offered an item for sale that he claimed was a divine relic: a piece of the beard of St. Peter, founder of the Roman Catholic Church. The Pope paid Dudley a small fortune for the treasure, and kissed it copiously. Only later did the full story emerge: The so-called beard was in fact a sex worker’s pubic wig. I hope you don’t get involved in switcheroos like that anytime soon, Pisces. Make sure that the goods or services you’re receiving—and offering, for that matter— are exactly what they’re supposed to be. Homework: Describe what you’re ever so thankful for. Newsletter@FreeWillAstrology.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

CYBER CORNER

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icrosoft’s new operating system has been officially revealed, and the next edition of Windows will be called Windows 11. The new version of Windows is estimated to be released this holiday season, Fall 2021. Windows Insiders will be able to check out all of the new features over the coming weeks and months, and we'll all learn more about what's in store. According to Microsoft, if you're signed up as a Windows Insider, you will be able to download a Windows 11 preview right now. Even if their hardware doesn't satisfy all of the system requirements, Microsoft claims that anyone in the Dev or Beta channels will be able to access the Windows 11 Insider releases. Go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Insider Program to sign up or modify your channel in Windows Insider. Release Date - Microsoft has hinted that new Windows 11 PCs will be available as soon as this fall. Around the same time, Windows 11 will begin rolling out as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, though not everyone will be provided the upgrade right away. The upgrade to Windows 11 will also be optional, meaning that Windows 10 users will be able to use their current operating system until support ends in 2025. You may now check if your PC matches the new Windows 11 system requirements. There are certain 'hard' and 'soft' requirements, such as CPU types, but there is a lot of freedom in terms of which hardware can run Windows 11. Those who have signed up for the Windows Insider Dev Channel can start testing starting June 28th. Cost/Price - Windows 11 (like Windows 10) will be a free update for everyone who has a recent version of Windows and the appropriate hardware. It's uncertain whether the new OS will install if your computer doesn't satisfy all of the company's minimum system requirements (see below). Minimum System requirements The following are the minimum system requirements, according to Microsoft's blog: CPU: 1 GHz or faster on a 64-bit processor with 2 or more cores. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 • 4GB of RAM • 64GB of storage • UEFI BIOS with Secure Boot • 9-inch or larger screen with 720p resolution • Internet connectivity and an MS account., No offline installs. • GPU compatible with DirectX 12 In several ways, these go beyond the Windows 10 system requirements. Microsoft specifies a 1-GHz processor (but not dualcore or 64-bit), 1 or 2GB of RAM, 16 to 20GB of storage space, and a DirectX 9-capable GPU with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. What's new in Windows 11 - The overall new look and feel The new visual style extends across various aspects of Windows 11, from rounded edges to content centering and new animations. Here are some of the main features you'll notice after installing this build: The new Start menu and Taskbar With a set of pinned apps and a cloudpowered “Recommended” feature that highlights your recently opened files from both your PC and across your devices, such as your smartphone with OneDrive, Start puts everything you need on your PC at the center. Beautiful new animations have been added to the taskbar. To witness the stunning new

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BY DENNIS SHELLY

animations, try pinning, launching, switching, minimizing, and rearranging your apps on Taskbar. File Explorer modernization - With a fresh new design and a brand-new command bar, Microsoft has managed to modernize the File Explorer. When right-clicking in File Explorer or on your desktop, Microsoft also included nicely designed context menus. The new context menus will be extendable by app developers. Microsoft also plans to release guidelines for app developers on how to accomplish this with their apps in the near future. Themes - It contains four extra themes in addition to the brand new default themes for Windows 11 in both dark and light modes, so you can make Windows feel the way you want it to. The new themes were all created to go along with the centered Taskbar. For those with visual impairments such as light sensitivity, Microsoft has introduced additional contrast themes. Simply right-click on your desktop and select "Personalize" to change your theme. Widgets - Widgets allow you to get closer to the information you want. Simply click the widget’s icon on the Taskbar, swipe left on your touchscreen, or press WIN + W on your keyboard to have your widgets slide out from the left across your desktop. By adding or deleting widgets, rearranging, resizing, and modifying the content, you can customize your experience. The widgets that Microsoft provides right now are focused on your calendar, weather, local traffic, Microsoft To-Do lists, OneDrive photos, sports and e-sports, your stock watch-list, and tips. The new Snap Layouts (for Multitasking) - Simply hover your cursor over the maximize button on a window to see available snap layouts, then click on a zone to snap the window. With guided snap assist, you'll be guided to snap windows to the rest of the zones in the layout. A set of four snap layouts will be available for smaller displays. The WIN + Z keyboard shortcut may also be used to open the snap layouts flyout. Snap groups allow you to quickly return to your snapped windows. Snap together at least two app windows on your screen to test this out. To swiftly go back, hover over one of these open applications on the Taskbar and click the snap group. Wi-Fi 6E Support - Microsoft is bringing WiFi 6E to the Windows ecosystem, allowing its Windows OEMs, Wireless IHVs, and ecosystem partners to ship new Windows PCs with cutting-edge Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi 6E is a game-changing innovation that allows for up to 3x more Wi-Fi bandwidth and will change Wi-Fi experiences with faster speeds, more capacity, lower latency, and improved security. Many OEMs have already begun selling Wi-Fi 6E compatible Windows PCs, as well as the first Wi-Fi 6E capable access points and mesh devices. It'll only work once you're on this Insider Preview

build and have a Wi-Fi 6E compatible PC and driver, as well as a capable Wi-Fi router. The new Microsoft Store - You'll be able to try out an early preview of the new Microsoft Store with today's build. Microsoft promises to continue improving and expanding the Store. This release gives you a first look at the Store's all-new design; in the following months, Microsoft will be adding more functionality, as outlined in Giorgio Sardo's blog post. All kinds of apps will be supported in the store, including those created in the PWA, UWP, or Win32 formats. You won't have to pay any revenue share to Microsoft if you use your own commerce engine. If you use Microsoft's engine, though, you'll get an 85/15 split for regular apps and an 88/12 split for games. You'll be able to run Android apps directly from Windows and search for them in the Microsoft Store or Amazon's app store. You'll be able to sideload Android applications as well, though they won't be available through Google's Play Store.

Hopefully, as Microsoft has “hinted”, this holiday season, Windows 11 will be available as a free update to all Windows 10 users. If you don't want it, there will be a new Windows 10 update named version 21H2 that you may install instead. Microsoft hasn't said whether or not version 21H2 will be the final Windows 10 update, but it has said that the OS would be supported until 2025, so if you don't want to upgrade to Windows 11, you'll be OK for a while. Since Microsoft has already published the first Windows 11 preview build, you can already start experiencing it. This will be available through the Windows Insider channel and is intended for developers to get a head start on the next operating system. It has the build number 22000.51 and is the first of many updates planned in the coming weeks as bugs are fixed, functionality is enhanced, and security and performance are improved. However, upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 will be free for PCs that satisfy the final system requirements. If you have questions make sure to contact us before downloading the new version of Windows 11. Our friendly Eggsperts are here and available to help and for advice. Get started by calling (760) 205-0105 or emailing us with your questions, service requests, or technology upgrade advice. IT | Networks | Security | Phones | A/V | Integration

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PET PLACE

ometimes an experience with one dog leads one down a path they never anticipated, the road to becoming a “rescue warrior”. The year was 2009, and housing foreclosures pushed many families and their pets from their homes. More animals ended up on the streets and in shelters. Kirk Geiger, Coachella resident and animal lover, learned about a King Boxer dog left behind in a neighboring back yard. The dog’s family had moved out without making any arrangements for his care, and callously failed to leave food and water. Another “rescue warrior” was born that day, as Kirk could not bear to think about a lonely hungry animal so close by. He sprang into action to get the dog a new home. Kirk learned about how an economic downturn can trickle down to harm animals. He also learned that not everyone cared properly for their pets, and would discard them for trivial reasons. Kirk worked in the fields of acting and construction, but somehow made time to volunteer at a

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nearby private animal shelter. He connected with Christine Madruga who operated the Pet Rescue Center “no kill” private facility for homeless dogs and cats. When Christine took much needed vacations, she hired Kirk to operate the facility. When answering the many phone calls from folks finding stray animals and others wanting to rehome their own pets, Kirk went beyond the call of duty. He understood that helping pets means helping people. One exasperated called wanted to find a new home for a pup that continued to relieve itself inside their home. They had tried training techniques to no avail. Kirk went to their home with a crate large enough for the dog to stand up in, and taught the family the steps involved in crate training. The children were thrilled, and the dog beamed happily knowing there was success. Over the years, Kirk and his wife Noelle informally saved more street dogs, paying for food, supplies and vet work. During the height of the pandemic, Kirk’s acting

assignments dwindled. Dogs needing help came to his attention. The couple decided to form a 501(c)3 charitable animal welfare organization so they could accept tax deductible donations and help more creatures. The Animal Rescue Center of California was born, based in Coachella, by a couple wanting to serve the East Valley’s people and pets. Christine Madruga was first to join the board of directors to advise and support the new rescue group. (The Pet Rescue Center is now operated by Loving All Animals) Saving one dog does not change the world, but it changes the world for that one precious pup in peril. A call came into Loving All Animals. There was a very thin black shepherd dog roaming a residential Coachella neighborhood for the past two weeks. The caller loved dogs, had two in her home, but could not get near the scared animal. Another neighbor put out a water bowl. The caller was advised to provide some dog food. Text messages and Facebook went out to the rescuers, particularly those able to handle a frightened large dog. Kirk Geiger finished working on his car and quickly headed over to the home of Maggie Alvarado. The scared animal was still sequestered underneath her car with a bowl of food. Sadly, another neighbor was seen throwing rocks at the skittish young dog. Maggie’s nephew, nine-yearold Mike, was already working to gain the animal’s trust which caused him to return to their neighborhood in spite of the cruel neighbor. Mike was instrumental in helping Kirk capture the dog they named Hopper. Kirk gave Mike his scanner in order to check for a microchip. It was a familiar story…there was no microchip, there was no collar with an ID tag, and the dog was not neutered. Kirk wisely brought hot dogs, a good treat utilized to capture dogs on the run. It took an hour to coax Hopper into Kirk’s car. Mike offered Hopper his sweatshirt which had his scent on it. The dog now sleeps with the sweatshirt every night. This dog loving family offered to help Kirk with other rescue efforts. Maggie offered to be a Spanish interpreter during his work in Mecca, and Mike would love to ride along. Hopper seems to have recruited two more rescuers. Kirk explains, “I could not have saved Hopper without this family. They are an inspiration.”

MEET CHRISSY

MEET TORTIE

This lovely 3-yr-old mixed German Shepherd girl waits patiently for a home at the Humane Society of the Coachella Valley in N. Palm Springs. Sweet & loyal Chrissy had a long wait at the San Bernardino County shelter at Devore when abandoned, then her adopted human pass away from cancer. Chrissy will do best with a dog experienced family. Call (760) 329-0203 for an appointment to meet Chrissy.

I’m a gorgeous Tortie girl waiting for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter. Come meet me between 10am and 4pm Mon through Sat at 70-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, and ask to see cat ID#1632418. I’m only 2 years old, and full of kitten energy to entertain you! www.rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

BY JANET McAFEE Hopper was sequestered in Kirk’s laundry room, quarantined as he may have been exposed to disease while on the streets. Kirk transported him to veterinarian Dr. James Clark for an exam, fecal test, and a check of a mild leg injury. The pup’s sweet and happy nature has unfolded, rewarding his savior. The future is bright, and he will soon be in a loving home. We need an army of rescuers in our community to respond to the current crisis for homeless animals. Contact the Animal Rescue Center of California at (760) 8777707 if you can foster a homeless pet. Go to their website www.thearc-ca.org to adopt, donate, or volunteer. LIKE their Facebook page “The Animal Rescue Center of California”. Kirk and Noelle Geiger are truly the “Heart of Rescue”. Janetmcafee8@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------Here is a partial list of Inland Empire shelters and rescue groups where you can adopt a wonderful dog or cat. COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – This county shelter is now open for walk in visitors 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. ALL ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR $5 ADOPTION FEE IN JULY. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas. org, and get the ID number, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – This shelter is open every day except Tuesday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. View their animals at www.cityofdhs.org/animal-carecontrol.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450. ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www.animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650

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Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 3290203. (Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to visit and adopt a cat. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 3356767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818

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(Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to visit and adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, view animals at www.living-free.org, and call (951) 6594687. (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-2pm (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is now open for Walk in visitors 12 noon – 3:00pm Tuesday through Saturday. Hours for adoption 10am – 5pm Tuesday thru Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 3841304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter is now open for walk ins 7 days a week. Call (909) 3869280. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public). DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue. com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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HADDON LIBBY

LOOKING AT THE MARKETS

hen we talk about ‘the markets,’ most of us in the financial world think of the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500. The Dow averages a diversified mix of 30 American stocks in coming up with its average. This is a price scaled average index. Rather than get into advanced statistics, think of the index like this: if you bought all thirty stocks yesterday, the price increase or decrease is the amount higher or lower that mix of stocks would cost today. If the market is up 110 points that means that mix of stocks sold for 31,000 yesterday would sell for $31,210 today. Through August 15th, the Dow was up 16.1% for the year with a threeyear average annual increase of 12.1%. Where the Dow is a price scaled average, the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) is market capitalization weighted. The index takes into account publicly-traded classes of stock (like GOOG and GOOGL for Alphabet). These five hundred companies represent roughly 75% of the net worth of all publicly-traded stocks in the United States. As the index is market weighted, a few mega-cap stocks make up an inordinate proportion of the performance of this index. At the end of July, the ten largest companies represented 27.7% of the indices market value. These stocks include Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Tesla, Berkshire Hathaway, Nvidia and JP Morgan Chase and Visa. So far this year, the S&P 500

is up 19% with an impressive 16.6% increase. As you can see, these indexes are calculated in an assortment of ways. Staying consistent with the S&P 500 is the Mid Cap S&P 400. This grouping of stocks is up 18.4% this year and 11.2% per year over the last three years. Stocks of a mid-cap size represent roughly 18% of market capitalization. Smallcap stocks are represented by the Small Cap S&P 600 represent 7% of the market. This grouping is up 20.6% this year and 8.5% over the last three years. Looking around the world, the STOXX Europe 600 is up 19.2% for 2021. Looking inside of the Eurozone, the Swedish market is up 30.4% for the year. Mind you, the capitalization of the Swedish market is

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miniscule relative to the US, China or Germany. The German DAX is up comparably to the United States at 16.5% while the FTSE 100, a measure of stocks in the United Kingdom, is up 11.7%. While public equities are rallying in most developed countries in the West, Asian markets are flat for the year. Australia and Taiwan have done best, up 15.8% and 15.3%, respectively with the small Malaysian market down 7.5%. The delta variant has hit Asian markets harder as the majority of vaccines distributed in this part of the world are not particularly effective against this strain of the disease. China is essentially flat on the year with the Shanghai index up 1.2% while the Hong Kong market is off 3.1%. Japan’s growth

continues at an anemic 1.9% due to the ineffectiveness of their national vaccines that has proven to be as ineffective as the Chinese COVID jab. Despite a record amount of money in the system, interest rates remain near historic lows. A five-year Certificate Deposit at most banks will provide a return of less than 1%. With inflation running at a 12% rate, this means that CD holders will lose 11% of their buying power in 2021. The 30-year mortgage remains low at a 3.37% rate while the 15 year is at 2.71%. If you are buying a new car, the typical rate for a 48 month loan is 4.27%, as reported by Bankrate.com. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information, please visit WinslowDrake.com or email AClosner@WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

WHAT IS COLOSSUS AND WHY DOES IT DETERMINE THE VALUE OF MY ACCIDENT?

oday all insurance companies use a computer program called Colossus. It plugs in the injuries and bills, and spits out an amount the adjuster can offer. Believe it or not I have received hundreds of calls asking the question over the phone of what determines the value of my Accident case and what is it worth. I know it sounds silly but people who have been in an accident will call right after the accident and ask that question. One interpretation is that the party is in it for the money only and not interested in getting medical help or even needing it. Common sense would dictate that a lawyer needs to know how bad the injuries were and how long a victim has treated with medical providers. Some medical providers have greater importance than others and some medical bills are more important than others. For instance $10,000 in Ortho and Neuro treatment bills are worth more than MRI and XRAYs etc. Many years ago the insurance company on a soft tissue case would just multiply the medical bills by 3 or 4 and offer that amount to settle. Then they realized a bill of $5,000 for MRI or X-rays etc. was not worth as much as $5,000 of physical therapy. Because of this program it is more important than ever before that you hire

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a lawyer who focuses on accident cases… to guide you and your medical providers. An accident victim needs a doctor who specializes in Treating AND Writing a medical report. Though it does not seem right there is a difference between a doctor who says there is a 50% chance of a full recovery and saying a 50% chance the patient will not make a full recovery. For years I lectured to the International College of Surgeons at their annual seminar teaching them How to Write a Medical/Legal Report. A patient needs a doctor who does not say “go home and soak in a hot bath and call in a month and to take aspirins if there is any pain.” When you call in a month it takes another 2-3 weeks to get a doctor’s appointment. Thus after a few months there is very little in medical bills. Thus Colossus and the insurance company argue that if the patient was really injured they would have treated on a regular basis. That is why we assist you in finding the right doctor. When a client come into the office I explain that a lawyer can no more tell you what your case is worth when s/he meets you, than a doctor can diagnose you without treatment and tests etc. A lawyer will not even begin to evaluate your case until your treatment has concluded and we know not only what the total amount of the bills are but also are advised what your med condition had been in the past and what it will be like in the future. Even then it is not

a precise formula or process as we have to look at whether our client was partially at fault. You are an individual and your injuries are as unique and as individual as are you. We can only assure you that our office will obtain the maximum amount of settlement possible given the individual facts of your personal situation. Ideas for future columns contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com. DALE GRIBOW REPRESENTING THE INJURED AND CRIMINALLY ACCUSED “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige

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BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

ur state’s drought really is a state of emergency, says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Let’s start with the obvious, wildfires. There are close to 10,000 personnel, hundreds of fixed wing & rotary aircraft, hand-crews, dozers, and water tenders battling multiple wildfires that have burned over 941,003 acres in California alone and not much end in sight. We still have another month or so before the real height of fire season kicks in with our Santa Ana and Diablo winds. Start preparing now! Water restrictions will certainly be the norm, resulting in limited usage, brown lawns, no car washing and fines for excessive use to name a few. Dry air, dust and pollen

in the air will affect our respiratory systems and allergies. An Increase in West Nile Virus Cases as a lot of water in nature becomes stagnant. Rats, rattlesnakes, ants, will have their sights on human populated areas (our homes) seeking water. Foothill areas will see bears, mountain lions, and other wildlife doing the same. Food prices, restaurants, hotels, recreation etc. will increase as our most precious resource remains in demand with limitations. Make no drought about it, we have a serious problem and everyone needs to do their part! For water conservation tips visit: http:// www.bewaterwise.com.

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