Coachella Valley Weekly - September 21 to September 27, 2017 Vol. 6 No. 27

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Pattie Daly Caruso

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Earth Moon Earth

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CREATE

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Paul Rodriguez

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The 19th Hole

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September 21 to September 27, 2017

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CONTENTS Nightmare in Palm Springs................. 3 In Memory of Pattie Daly Caruso........ 5 Earth Moon Earth ................................ 6 CREATE Center For The Arts PD.......... 7 Events at Fantasy Springs................... 8 "I Heart Myself" Improv Comedy........ 8 Paul Rodriguez..................................... 9 Backstage Jazz..................................... 9 Consider This - Action Skulls............. 10 Art Scene - Jaymie Arquilevich......... 11 Pet Place............................................. 12 The Vino Voice ................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife....................... 14 Good Grub - The 19th Hole............... 16 Screeners ........................................... 18 Book Review ...................................... 19 Safety Tips ..........................................19 Haddon Libby.................................... 21 Dale Gribow....................................... 21 Sports Scene...................................... 22 #WeRunTheCV................................... 22 Free Will Astrology............................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit........................... 23 Ask The Doctor................................... 24 Life & Career Coach............................ 24 Cannabis Corner................................ 27

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A NEW HALLOWEEN EVENT COMES TO THE DESERT BY AVERY WOOD ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT THE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM

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new Halloween event is coming to the Coachella Valley on Saturday, October 21 at the Palm Springs Air Museum. “Nightmare in Palm Springs,” hosted by Robert Acosta & Associates, is a party first and foremost, featuring DJ SupaJames and two full bars. However, in the spirit of Halloween, Acosta’s event will include surprise features such as a Nightmare on Elm Street theme, to make this party spookier than similar events, “I don’t want to give away too much… but basically it’s going to be a Halloween party,” Acosta says. “I really like Halloween… love the holiday a lot and I’ve got to over the years, since I grew up here… see a lot of the Halloween events… I decided that they weren’t offering necessarily what I wanted and what… some of the people would really want in the Coachella Valley. So I decided to do a little bit different take on it. This Halloween event is going to be a lot more Halloween themed.”

Though Acosta doesn’t want to give away too many details before the event so that guests will be surprised and spooked, he says, “We’re trying to take a different spin on a Halloween party. We wanted to make sure that the event was built around Halloween. When you come to the event, you’re going to be scared a little bit. We’re trying to get that little bit of... you know, your heart racing, having a good time.”

Overall, he says, “We want people to dress up and just be prepared to drink, dance, and scream.”

Along with the efforts to make the content of the event unique, Acosta wanted the venue to be unique as well. “We chose Palm Springs Air Museum because we think it’s a great location. I’ve been to events at the air museum before, always had a terrific time and to my recollection, I don’t think anyone’s ever done a Halloween event there and we thought that we could get a good crowd there… the event’s going to be inside an airplane hangar,” Acosta says.

Though Acosta wanted to create an event that fulfilled a need for a party more focused on Halloween, he didn’t want his event to come across as competition for the longstanding traditions that people might already have. “The reason why we chose October 21, we didn’t want to do the weekend of Halloween, because I’ve

been to BB’s parties for years, I went to Terrorfest last year, I think they do great events and we didn’t want to necessarily compete against them. They stand on their own really really well. So we decided to do it a little bit earlier because we think that Halloween is a month where everybody wants to go out and do something. It’s like one of those months where parents want to take their little kids out trick or treating, they want to pick out Halloween costumes for their kids, adults want to go to their friend’s house for a Halloween party… something’s always going on with your friends, with your family, with your kids, with the school. So we decided… instead of doing it the weekend of Halloween where there are so many events going on, let’s offer something to the general public a week before… more opportunity for people to enjoy the wonderful month of Halloween,” Acosta says. “We encourage everyone to still go to Terrorfest and BB’s party…those are great events.”

The organizers of this event, Robert Acosta & Associates, are the same ones who organized the Halloween Carnival at the La Quinta Park in 2015 and at the Westfield Mall last year. “Both of those events were fantastic events. They raised a lot of money for charity, over $15,000… from those two events.” The money went to organizations such as the Soccer League, Palm Desert

Middle School, and the Desi Strong Foundation. “They were smaller events but they were family themed. We gave out candy; there were carnival rides and carnival games.” Over the years, the company has donated over a million dollars to different charities and this year’s Halloween event will donate some of the proceeds to the Desi Strong Foundation “They’re the charity that I selected a few years ago that no matter what event I do here in the desert… I’m always going to include them and donate money. They’re not going to be working the event or anything like that but they’re going to benefit financially from this event… it means a lot that we’re going to be able to give back to them. They’re a great local Coachella Valley charity,” Acosta says.

The company has been in business for four decades, according to Acosta. “My dad was recruited by Coors beer to work for the brewery in Golden, Colorado. His sole job for two decades was to put on large outdoor special events and his one thing that he was supposed to be doing was promote Coors beer. So over the years… my dad’s done everything… huge fireworks shows, huge parades, big music festivals… nobody has done a bigger Hispanic festival in the western United States.” The next event that they are planning in the desert is a fireworks show and beer festival and they’re hoping to schedule it for May of 2018. Most of the events that the company has put on have been in Orange County or Los Angeles. “I’ve been telling my dad since I was a little kid, do an event out in the desert,” Acosta says. It wasn’t until they began hosting Halloween carnivals two years ago that they realized that their events here would be successful.

“Nightmare in Palm Springs” will be from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. for ages 21 and over.

For more information, go to the Nightmare in Palm Springs Facebook page. Tickets will be $30 at the door or are currently $23 on Eventbrite plus a transaction fee.

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attie Daly Caruso passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on Sunday, September 17th, 2017 in her Palm Desert home as a result of a heart attack. She was a breast cancer survivor, had the longest running local TV show in the Coachella Valley “Valley Views,” for 25 years, she was a philanthropist, a Media Maven, but most of all a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

She is survived by her husband Dick Caruso, son Carson Daly, daughter Quinn Daly and her grandchildren.

Daly Caruso was named Television Woman of the Year for her work on her interview show in 1997. She was honored with an Athena Award for community leadership in 2003. Palm Springs Women in Film and Television selected her as its Desert Diva in 2008 and Desert Samaritans named her Good Samaritan of the Year in 2009. She also received a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars that year.

Daly Caruso also was an active member of such local charities as the American Cancer Foundation, Eisenhower Medical Center Auxiliary and the Ronald McDonald House.

A Celebration of Life Set To Honor Pattie Daly Caruso will take place at 12 noon on Saturday, September 23rd at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert.

The public is invited to attend a Catholic memorial mass for Pattie Daly Caruso to be held this coming Saturday at 12pm at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert. The “Celebration of Life” will be conducted by Pastor Howard A. Lincoln.

Sacred Heart Church is located at 43-775 Deep Canyon Rd. at the corner of Deep Canyon and Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert.

A large turnout is expected for the service so it is recommended that elderly and individuals who have mobility challenges arrive early.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting a donation to Sacred Heart Church.

Please contact Wiefels’ and Sons for service details at 760-327-1257…Maggie@Wiefels.com.

Below are a few of Pattie’s close friends sharing their love and respect for her: Tracy Dietlin “I first met Pattie back in 2005 when I was on her show to promote the first CV Music Awards.

From there I would run in to her at local events

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and she always made me feel like I was someone special. She was always so supportive of everything I did. When she was talking to you she made you feel like you were the most important person in the room and she lifted everyone up. When I started CV Weekly 5 ½ years ago, Pattie, along with Patti Gribow, Brooke Beare and Diane Marlin-Dirkx were on our 7th cover. She invited us into her home for the photo shoot and interviews. Pattie truly loved people, her TV show, this valley, but most of all her family. She lit up when talking about her daughter Quinn and son Carson and her grandchildren. It will be hard to walk on a red carpet without Pattie being there to interview us. She was an amazing woman and will be missed by us all. My heart goes out to her family.”

Dee Ann Lubell Ames “Pattie Daly Caruso had been a close friend for almost 25 years. We experienced many ups and downs and cries and laughter throughout that time. I appeared on her television show dozens of times. My late husband, Lee, went to the Pasadena Playhouse with Pattie when they were around 19 years old.

There are so many stories I could tell about this incredible woman, but the one that stands out above all others happened in September of 2005.

Pattie and I were so excited. We were going to be first time grandmothers. Our daughters, Tanya and Quinn, were pregnant and due to have their babies around the same time. We would talk to one another sometimes twice a day comparing notes.

She was going to have her grandbaby call her Kiki and mine would call me Dede.

Around 9:00 p.m. one night, I received a phone call from my son-in-law. Tanya had slipped and tumbled down a flight of concrete stairs and had been rushed in serious condition to Cedars in Beverly Hills.

Mindlessly, I threw mismatched clothes in a suitcase and headed for I-10 in a sheer panic.

I called Pattie on my cell phone Bluetooth to tell her what had happened. She was initially emotional, of course, but then just as fast went into that firm, authoritative Pattie mode that most all of us have experienced. She refused to hang up. She was determined to stay on line with me until she knew I had arrived to the hospital. All I remember during what felt like an endless two and a half hour drive was Pattie talking, singing, telling jokes, reciting poems and telling stories, constantly reminding me to focus on my driving. She stayed with me until I entered the underground parking garage.

Her last words to me were, ‘I love you Dede.

Everything is going to be okay. I know it.’

And, even though the next few days were dangerously touch and go, she was right. A month later, we met up with our girls and their newborns, Jake and Jaden at Pacifica – the babies were on their first date.

Rest in peace my precious Kiki.”

Judy Vossler “I met Pattie when she and husband Dick Caruso first moved to Palm Desert in the early 1990’s before she started her Valley Views TV show. She was a Mom, learning this community.

One day she called and said, “I’m starting a local

television show to help promote charities and local activities.” She said it like it was a normal thing to just start up a TV show. By golly, she did it and quickly; she gathered sponsors, made a deal with the TV station and made it look easy for 25 years.

Way back then, Pattie and I started a Girls Night Out before GNOs were in vogue. We wanted a way for busy women to meet and exchange ideas; the desert was much smaller then. Later Pattie wanted a group who were more focused on media, marketing and public relations, so Pattie, Gloria Greer, Janet Newcomb, Lea Goodsell and I formed Media Mavens to meet monthly in season for discussion about the many events and activities that needed media power and word of mouth promotion. Media Mavens is now 18 years and more than 100 women strong.

I can’t imagine my days ahead without her.

I’ve watched Carson and Quinn mature into great adults. I’ve laughed at countless grandchildren stories. Family was Pattie’s life.

She was one of my always-positive go-to women. I could count on PDC (as we called her) to be a cheerleader with “cheer” and “leader” being key words. Pattie was the epitome of what we all aspire to be: great wife, mother, grandmother and friend, smart, honest-to a fault, spiritually connected and always our “Sparky.” God Bless.

Simply, Pattie was a true friend. Rest in PEACE.” Scott Kiner “At the 50th Anniversary Bob Hope Ball in January 2009, Pattie and I were co-anchoring interviews with the celebrities. She often asked me to co-MC or just MC charitable events, as well as sub as the host of Valley Views.

About 2010, Pattie was selected to be honored the as “Person of the Year” by Desert Samaritans and the event was a ‘black tie’ affair at the Westin Mission Hills Resort. She asked me if I would MC the event. I said fine and my wife, Sheila, bought me an expensive white, Bert Parks-type formal jacket for the event. The event went perfect and Pattie was very happy...so happy at the end she gave me a big hug that left her red lipstick on the lapel of my new white jacket. Fortunately, Sheila was able to find a cleaner who could get the lipstick out.

Pattie reminded me a lot of my mother, Nancy Chaffee Kiner, another dynamo who appeared on the Johnny Carson Show six time, made the Wimbledon Quarter Finals, played in front of the Queen of England and actually had her own TV show in Palm Springs back in the 1960’s on KMIR. My mother died in 2002 at the age of 73. How ironic that Pattie would pass away at the same age.”

Bronwyn Ison “I met Pattie when I was 19-years-old while friends with her son Carson. As a young girl there were many of times friends and I visited the Caruso

home. Pattie was definitely the cool mom and always encouraged us to hang out at her home.

She was also influential in guiding me to one of my first television jobs here in the desert. She encouraged me to apply, I got the job, and the experience I received was priceless. It was because Pattie believed in me.

Upon my return to the desert, eight years ago, my friendship with Pattie reignited. Pattie, to me, was always kind, willing and eager to help. While visiting Pattie at her home for a filming of Valley Views it was then Pattie offered to mentor me (once again) with respects to my broadcasting career. It meant the world to me that Pattie would offer her time and attention to help me. She was loving, caring and her charismatic personality lit up the room. Most of all and what I will always remember… is how much she loved Carson, Quinn, her husband Richie and her grandchildren. May God Bless Pattie and her family.”

Lea Goodsell “Pattie was one of the rare people who genuinely liked and cared for people – when you were in a conversation with her, she was totally engaged and concentrating on what you were saying. With me, she always made it a point to ask about my daughter, and it’s especially sad that my daughter’s here now with her daughter, and Pattie would have been so excited to see Kasey, who she saw grow up, and now to meet her daughter. Such a cruel irony and big loss for everyone who knew her, especially her family.”

Mitch Blumberg “This photo is from the annual Paint El Paseo Pink walk for Breast Cancer. Pattie was a breast cancer survivor and a leader during the El Paseo annual walk which attracted hundreds of walkers each year in October. Great cause! Her upbeat optimism with regard to something like breast cancer was contagious and uplifting for all! As a former board member of PSWIFT (Palm Springs Women in Film & TV), Pattie always handled the Red Carpet interviews for the annual Broken Glass Awards (which I Co-Chair) with grace, warmth & good humor! Whether on the Red Carpet or continue to page 6

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PATTIE DALY CARUSO continued from page 5 interviewed in her home studio, she was friendly, stand between the two Patti/Patties. Each time, for vibrant, intelligent & welcoming! A joyous years, I have quipped that is indeed a pleasure to wonderful lady & friend! I will miss her greatly!” stand between ‘two all-beef pattys.’ This recently Dale Gribow occurred when we had dinner with Patti DC and “Whenever Pattie DC or my Patti G would Richie at Castellis 2 months ago and someone took host an event and we were on the red carpet our picture. Pattie DC would always laugh.” our picture would naturally be taken and I would Kate Spates “Pattie Daly Caruso was a special friend to me. I’m forever thankful to her and will miss her dearly... This picture was taken after a luncheon when she grabbed me and said ‘let’s go to the bar and catch up’ then we hailed Betty over to join us.

Over a bottle of wine, they proceeded to tell me the stories of their journeys in business and life; the hurdles, the triumphs, the tragedies. We lost all track of time and I fell deeper in awe with both of them. We had so many laughs, the bartender said we should take a picture to remind us of that fun day and I’m so glad he did.

Years ago Pattie took an interest in me and my story. She encouraged me to talk about it, share, learn... She listened when I needed to talk,

confused. Always a friend, a mentor, a devoted mother and guide to many. I will miss her warm smile, her loyal friendship and generous spirit.”

The desert has lost a bright shining star...

I learned by listening to her. She looked at me with love in her eyes, I looked up to her in awe and adoration. She had confidence in me when I lost mine. She was tough, she was fierce; a warrior who beat cancer. She was generous, she was giving; She offered me a safe place to stay when I was lost and

BY LISA MORGAN LOCAL MUSIC SPOTLIGHT EARTH MOON EARTH CIRCLE THE SUNSHOW: WITHDESERT A “NEW MOURNING” (SINGLE RELEASE) STARS FESTIVAL @ PAPPY AND HARRIET’S AND NEW ALBUM ON THE HORIZON SUNDAY SEPT 24 , @ 4:45 PM

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here is an energy that draws an eclectic bunch to the high desert. What is barren, uncultured and weird in the eyes of some, is creatively inspiring, rich in magic and wildly romantic to others. To the music oriented highlanders who find beauty here, the creative unions are potentially endless, always beautiful but often short lived. I say all this to help you understand how significant it is for any of these fledgling movements to push forward into a sophomore year of performance and production. For that reason, I am ecstatic to announce a repeat performance of Earth Moon Earth one year after their debut at Pappy and Harriet’s. The project fueled by stellar producer/ songcrafter Daniel Joeright of Gatos Trail Recording Studio and the intensely intuitive and hypnotizing vocals of Gabriella Evaro has graduated from “experimental” to a validated and forward moving project with an album set to be released March 2018.

CVW: How did the first tour of shows go?

Joeright: “We had an amazing run last fall with Morcheeba. I have a long friendship with Ross Godfrey, and we were really honored when he asked us to join them on their California tour. Morcheeba have a great way of blending elements of different musical styles together which I love. Earth Moon Earth have a different sound from Morcheeba but we blend a lot of different styles as well so there was definitely a common musical thread between the two bands.”

“The tour allowed us to audition our music to pretty sizable audiences, which was helpful since we were right in the middle of making our record. We were totally surprised and blown away by the audience reaction. When you put your heart and soul in to your work it›s really wonderful when people are moved by it in a positive way. It gave us confidence in this ‘experiment’ of ours, which helped us persevere through some of the tough stuff that came later.”

“This tour also set the bar pretty high right out of the gate, but it proved that we were up for it, and we›re looking forward to what the

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future holds.”

CVW: “What can we expect to see and hear from you at the Desert Stars Festival, and who will be playing with you?”

Joeright: “Pappy and Harriet’s is where Gabba and I met so we’re going to be celebrating! It’s also Earth Moon Earth’s 1 year anniversary as a band and the 10th anniversary of the Desert Stars festival so it’s gonna be a party! Tommy Dietrick has done a great job curating Desert Stars for all of these years and we’re super stoked to be a part of it this year.

Also on the bill is Pearl Charles, Mild High Club, Entrance and Psychic TV who I can’t wait to see, plus something like 30 other bands, it’s gonna be a lot of fun. We’re on the outdoor stage on Sunday Sept 24 and go on at 4:45.”

CVW: “How has the last year grown/ affected the project? Anything changed?”

Joeright: “Well a lot of crazy s**t happened over the last year including having a band member placed under house arrest for 6 months. We were all able to rally together and work through it, and I think we’re a stronger band because of it. We’ve had some trial by fire moments, and now we’re coming out the other side. Seriously that’s how it feels!! We now have a record finished, a single released, shows booked and some other exciting stuff on the horizon. We’re ready to take on the world so watch out!”

Evaro: “Our relationships with each other has grown for sure, making a tighter bond,

creating a tighter sound.”

CVW: What is exciting to you about this project that sets it apart from all the other projects you’ve worked on in the past?

Joeright: “There are a lot of things that set this project apart from others I’ve done, but the most obvious thing is working with Gabba.

The first time we worked together, she came to my studio and improvised an amazing vocal performance for a song I was working on called, “Heartbeats,” and she nailed it in one take.

We’ve been working together ever since. Gabba and I have a musical chemistry that’s really rare to find. It’s the one thing you can’t manufacture, so if you find it you better hold on to it.”

Evaro: “This music is unlike anything I have ever done. I love the band, the guys so much.

We all click very well, so it makes it so easy to move forward when everyone in the room is having a good time.

We are all just taking this as it comes, of course we would love to be touring now, but that’s not what’s happening. We are digging in and getting tighter as a unit every time we get together. Cosmic magic in the making takes time before it can shine on.”

“The music is unlike anything I’ve ever done.

It is challenging and so different in the best of ways. Hearing all the sounds Esteban and Bob play with all the different keys and synths is incredible to watch; Scott with his Theremin hooked up to Moggs, creating the most badass sounds; Be with his distortion and fuzz, singing

backups for me - all of which I love; Dan playing the drums with a Timpany on one side and drum machine on the other. It is unreal the sounds these guys make, and I am so impressed with each of them.”

“The music itself is what sets it all apart from any project I’ve ever done. This is a completely different genre that I get to lead with singing.

All the sounds are truly being created live.

It’s amazing.”

What new things are coming up (tour/ albums)?

Joeright: “We just officially released our first single New Mourning (Hummingbird) which is available on all the streaming/download services. Our full-length record is also finished, mixed, mastered and ready to go. We are talking to a bunch of people right now to find out where the right home for the record might be. After that it’s world domination of course!”

About Gatos Trail Studio: Gatos Trail is an old desert barn that’s been converted in to a modern recording studio. It’s located on 5 acres of pristine desert land and has amazing vista views in every direction. “I want bands to have an experience when they come to record here, so I do everything I can to facilitate an inspirational vibe,” states Joeright. The studio has large windows in every room so the desert views can be admired, in contrast to the usual cave like atmosphere of most studios. Some of the bands that have recorded there over the last few months include: the Mekons, Twin Shadow, The Unsane and a new band out of Phoenix AZ called Jared & The Mill (with Ethan Allen from Gram Rabbit producing). Other bands include Big Business, Danielle De Picciotto (Crime and the City Solution) and Alexander Hacke (Einstruzende Neubauten), among others. Earth Moon Earth made their debut record, out in March.

Follow Earth Moon Earth at: earthmoonearthband.com Purchase Tickets: desertstarsfestival.com www.pappyandharriets.com

COMMUNITY

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BY NOE GUTIERREZ

CREATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS PALM DESERT MISSION STATEMENT: TO CREATE COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT THROUGH THE ARTS

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first met Debra Ann Mumm, Founder & Creative Director of CREATE Center for the Arts, at the yearly Congressional Art Competition held this past May by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. Hosted this year

by CREATE, the event is a nationwide high school visual art competition that recognizes & encourages artistic talent. Students in our 36th congressional district submitted entries & a panel of district artists selected the winning entries. The winning works are displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.

This district wide show gives high school students the opportunity to formally display their work in a public setting & provides recognition & scholarship opportunities for the winner of the competition. After the event, I had a great conversation with Debra & we agreed that CREATE is an essential link between the arts & community.

DEBRA ANN MUMM - FOUNDING VISIONARY The concept for CREATE Center for the Arts Palm Desert was developed by Mumm, an artist, activist, educator, entrepreneur, curator, consultant, speaker and Coachella Valley native. Having served the local creative community for more than 30 years, she has always felt there was a need for a place to engage in art making and showing of art work. She recognized the need for a studio-forward art venue that provided space and equipment needed for artists to thrive. Mumm is a past recipient of the ‘Change Maker’ award from the Indian Wells Arts Festival for her tireless work in the in the local art scene.

Mumm is also founder and president of Palm Desert’s Venus Studios, LLC, parent company of Venus Studios Art Supply and Venus Fly Trap urban art supply, a community based educational facility providing information, inspiration and opportunities for artists.

After giving some thought to moving her business, Venus Studios, to the San Pablo area to be part of the new city center, which is walking distance from College of the Desert and the El Paseo shopping district, the decision was made to move into a 5,400 square foot space on Highway 111 that was originally a spa showroom, and most recently home to Southwest Community Church’s thrift store. Mumm believed that this was

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the perfect spot to house gallery shows, conduct classes, demonstrations & concerts.

Mumm foresaw the endless possibilities for all artists.

Mumm held the first meeting in September of 2016 to share the vision and gather volunteers to make it a reality. The Coachella Valley Art Scene was the primary fiscal sponsor for CREATE in helping them get launched.

Fast forward to February 2017, after many meetings and donations; CREATE officially moved into their space, starting off strong with a variety of weekly classes taught by well respected local instructors as well as the Venus Studios workshop series that brought internationally recognized artists and students from as far away as the United Kingdom.

CREATIVITY COMMUNITY & INSPIRATION Envision a setting a where everyone in the community is invited to pursue his or her creative work, with the equipment, supplies and space to be artists, makers & creators.

Where people gather, collaborate, learn, grow, iterate, display their work, admire the work of others and, above all, CREATE. In one beautiful space that celebrates artistic endeavor in all its forms where diversity and individual expression thrive, are embraced and encouraged in adults and children of all cultural backgrounds. CREATE is all of this and more.

IMAGINE IT CREATE offers a wide variety of ways to invigorate and engage creativity. With onsite equipment in full view, people can ignite their ideas, work on projects, and create to their heart’s content in spaces dedicated to; weaving, acrylic and watercolor painting. mask making, abstract art, mural painting, drawing, coloring, drawing, painting, printmaking, screen printing, 3D-printing, crafting, producing video, fashion, fiber arts and anything else inspired. The facility

will also be a center for formal gallery exhibitions, a host for internationally recognized visiting artist workshops, an array of art classes, music, open mic and poetry readings, workshops, concerts, lectures, demonstrations, film screenings, and both private and community events. They have also expanded their scope to providing a rehearsal space for local bands such as Desert Reggae artists Mozaiq.

CREATING A PLACE TO CREATE When it comes to the arts, whether you’re creating or appreciating, everyone plays a role. CREATE’s promise to everyone with whom they interact with is to share an enlightening, transformational, expressive, and fun experience connecting with self and others. It’s what CREATE is and what they stand for.

According to Mumm, CREATE believes in the idea that if given the space, supplies, and possibility to engage in multiple projects and methods under one roof with the support and encouragement of the community, creativity will thrive giving rise to creative pursuits that may not otherwise be afforded the ability to come to life and take flight.

CREATE believes that by championing the creative community with a dedicated, 5,000+ square foot multi-use facility they can engage artists, art lovers & other creatives in search of support, inspiration & collaboration taking the belief & vision to the next level, reality.

HELPING BRIDGE THE GAP In addition, CREATE is helping to build a bridge in the Coachella Valley arts & education scene. It’s no secret that the when a child is involved in the arts, they perform better in every other facet of their education. CREATE’s contributions have included community outreach to local schools & organizations with the intention that, ultimately, they’ll be in a position to bring more art programming to the schools through field trips & events.

GET INVOLVED: CREATE WELCOMES YOUR CONTRIBUTION AND SUPPORT You are part of the picture. There are a wide variety of creative human interactions that make this project possible; from the volunteers & teachers, to students, admirers & artistic adventurers, all are pieces of the same inspiring community puzzle. Together we can educate, inspire and empower each

other through creative arts.

CREATE community outreach includes partnering with local arts organizations, nonprofits & schools to provide a space for arts education & events programming.

KEEPING THE DOORS OPEN The operating expenses for CREATE Center come principally from community support. The beautiful, spacious building is shared with its residents and must receive the public’s financial support to keep the doors open and to continue the wonderful workshops, classes and events. CREATE Center for the Arts is a 501(c) 3 non-profit with an annual operating budget of $250,000.

The team at CREATE Center for the Arts are grateful for the community’s generosity.

Because of the community’s support they have been able to provide creative services to hundreds of community members of all ages and abilities. With the community’s support CREATE will be able to maintain its venue and continue to grow meaningful programs that benefit individuals as well as community organizations.

Fundraising efforts focus on membership, private donations, grants and events. If you are interested in contributing your time, talent or resources, at any level, CREATE is interested in welcoming you: they are seeking volunteers, board members, and advisory committee members.

The 100% volunteer staff is making a concerted effort to meet the requests for a variety of programs that benefit the entire community. CREATE Center asks community members to include them in their charitable giving with a cash, check or money order donation of any amount made out to CREATE Center for the Arts. You can make your tax deductible contribution in person during hours, drop off after hours in the mail/door slot or mail to: CREATE Center for the Arts.

73446 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Next event: C.A.R.E.S. CREATE Accepts Rejected Entries Show Artists Reception and Celebration Saturday, September 23, 2017 5-8 p.m.

Free and open to the public Join CREATE for a celebration of artists who were not juried into the A.C.E. at Palm Springs Art Museum with an exhibition of their work!

I encourage you to contact CREATE with any questions, ideas or to become involved. You can email them at: info@ createcenterforthearts.com or call: (760) 834-8318 CREATE is located on Highway 111 just west of San Pablo. They are between Angel View and Mattress Showroom, across the highway from Rubio’s, Jamba Juice, Habit Burger and Blaze Pizza. createcenterforthearts.com

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COMING SOON TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO PRESENTS A PERFORMANCE BY MULTIPLE GRAMMY AWARDWINNER TONY BENNETT THIS DECEMBER

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ony Bennett’s life is the embodiment of the Great American Story. Having just celebrated his 90th birthday on August 3, 2016, his career as the pre-eminent singer of the 20th and 21st Centuries is unprecedented. He continues to be loved by audiences of all generations and he’s giving an extraordinary performance at The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Nobody in popular music has recorded for so long and at such a high level of excellence as Tony Bennett has. With millions of records sold worldwide and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, Bennett has received nineteen Grammy Awards -- including a 1995 Grammy for Record of the Year for his MTV Unplugged album which introduced this American master to a whole new generation -- and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. His initial successes came via a string of Columbia singles in the early 1950’s, including such chart-toppers as “Because of You,” “Rags to Riches,” and a remake of Hank Williams “Cold, Cold Heart.” He’s had 24 songs in the Top 40, including “I Wanna Be Around,” “The Good Life,” “Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)” and his signature song,” I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” which garnered him two Grammy Awards.

In the new millennium, Bennett’s artistry and popularity is higher than ever.

In 2006, the year of his 80th birthday, his Duets: An American Classic was released.

The album—which included performances with Paul McCartney, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Bono and others—won three Grammy Awards and went on to be one of the best-selling CDs of the year and Tony’s career. Bennett’s first Duets album also inspired the Rob Marshall-directed television special Tony Bennett: An American Classic which won seven Emmys making it the most honored program at the 2007 Emmy Awards.

In celebration of his 85th birthday in 2011 the release of Bennett’s highly anticipated, Duets II, featured Tony performing with a new roster of celebrated artists including, the late Amy Winehouse, Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin, Josh Groban, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, and many others. Duets II debuted at #1 on the Billboard Album charts, making Tony the only artist at the age of 85 to achieve this in the history of recorded music. Bennett won two Grammys for Duets II in the 2012 Grammy ceremony and this year marked the 50th Anniversary of the recording and release of his signature song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Bennett’s collaborative jazz album with Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek To Cheek, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 album charts

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making Bennett, at the age of 88, the oldest artist to have a #1 album…breaking his own previously established historical record.

Cheek To Cheek won a Grammy in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal category. Bennett’s 2015 release, The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern won a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal album.

On August 3rd 2016, Tony Bennett celebrated his 90th birthday which was marked by the lighting of the Empire State Building in honor of his musical legacy along with a star-studded celebration at the famed Rainbow Room. Later that year NBC aired a two-hour prime time special, Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet To Come, which featured performances

by Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Michael Bublé and many more.

Columbia Records released a companion CD to the television special, and Tony’s fifth book was published, Just Getting Started.

Through his dedication to excellence and his insistence on quality, Tony Bennett has become the keeper of the flame by extolling the virtues and values represented by the Great American Songbook, and he’s looking forward to bringing an unforgettable performance to the audience at Fantasy Springs.

Tickets for the 8pm Tony Bennett performance on Saturday, December 9, 2017 go on sale this Friday, September 22nd for $99, $89, $69 and $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone at 800-827-2946 or online at www.

FantasySpringsResort.com.

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ZAPPOS.COM PRESENTS “JEWEL’S HANDMADE HOLIDAY TOUR” POWERED BY HALLMARK CHANNEL COMING TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO IN DECEMBER

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rammy-nominated songwriter and New York Times’ bestselling author and poet Jewel will return to the road this holiday season for a one of a kind tour, performing holiday classics, holiday originals and classic Jewel songs alongside special guests, her father and brothers, Atz, Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher (Alaska: The Last Frontier). The tour heads to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

“With this Handmade Holiday Tour, I am so honored to share some of the traditions I was raised with in Alaska on our family Homestead. Building memories by sharing handmade moments,” said Jewel. “Creating unique gifts and sharing songs is a Kilcher family tradition we can’t wait to share with others on this tour.”

A true family affair, the tour marks the first annual ‘Handmade Holiday Tour’ and Jewel’s first tour with her family members.

During the pre-show, the tour stop at Fantasy Springs will feature a unique and interactive gifting experience offering guests the chance to make handmade oneof-a-kind holiday gifts. The tour will also sponsor 25 individuals in need per show and offer vouchers for the gift making workshops to ensure they have a handmade gift for the holidays. There will also be an opportunity for patrons to make donations and/or donate workshop vouchers to these families. In addition, Zappos.com will be working with local animal shelters in each market to sponsor pet adoption at every show as they kick off Home for the Pawlidayz, their nationwide pet adoption program.

Called “one of the most richly idiomatic pop singers of her generation,” Jewel has sold over 27 million albums to date and earned praise from fellow songwriters

including Loretta Lynn and Neil Young. A cornerstone of the current American and folk movements, the singer will perform fan favorites spanning the record including “Who Will Save Your Soul,” which sold 12 million copies. She most recently toured with her album Picking Up the Pieces sharing stories from her NYT bestselling memoir Never Broken — Songs Are Only Half the Story.

Tickets for the 8pm Jewel’s Handmade Holiday Tour performance on Saturday, December 2, 2017 go on sale this Friday, September 22nd for $59, $39, and $29 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone at 800-827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

JOSHUA TREE IMPROV & STAND-UP PRESENTS COMEDY “I HEART MYSELF” IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOP unday. October 1, 2017, 1-4pm at

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RAINBOW STEW, 55509 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley Laugh and have fun with us!

TAMI WOOD will teach life skills through fun improv games, fun tools and exercises.

Show Up! Be in the moment! And be authentic!

Comedian BOB RUFER will teach and perform Stand-Up Comedy.

Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at iheartmyselfworkshop.eventbrite.com.

Or purchase at the door. Intermission with refreshments.

Space is limited. Reserve your space today.

Contact Rainbow Stew 760-418-5170 OR 760-774-2553 Sponsored by “I Heart Joshua Tree Gallery” and tamiwoodcreations.com.

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PAUL RODRIGUEZ & THE LATIN KINGS OF COMEDY

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potlight 29 Casino will be hosting Paul Rodriguez and The Latin Kings of Comedy on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 8 p.m. You can still purchase tickets at the Spotlight Showroom box office or online.

We all know Rodriguez from his successful career as a stand-up comedian as well as his numerous films and television show ‘a.k.a.

Pablo’. He starred in and was the executive producer of the 2002 comedy concert film the “Original Latin Kings of Comedy.” Rodriguez has been voted one of the most influential Hispanics in America by the National Council of La Raza and Comedy Central has ranked him as one of the “100 Greatest Standups of All Time.”

Joining Rodriguez are Manny Maldonado, Joey Medina and Jackson Purdue. Maldonado has been on shows like ABC’s Comics Unleashed and Comedy Central’s Comedy Rehab. Medina has his own Showtime comedy special “Joey Medina: Take Off The Gloves.” He was also part of the “Original Latin Kings of Comedy,” still the highest grossing Latino stand-up comedy DVD of all time. Perdue has written two books, several screenplays and released an album, Half White Trash.

Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with Rodriguez from his home in Los Angeles.

Despite his comedic expertise, Rodriguez is intensely passionate about the insufficient representation of the Latino culture in television and film. Below is our conversation.

CVW: What can you tell us about your connection to the desert?

Rodriguez: “I used to go to Palm Springs quite a bit. I was a good friend of tribal elders at Fantasy Springs. If it weren’t for Indian casinos the Temptations would hardly work.

Now the festival has become huge. The very name Coachella is huge. About ten years ago you could go to New York and say Coachella and they wouldn’t know what you were talking about. Now that festival has put that part of the country on the map.

As a kid we used to harvest asparagus in Northern California. My folks, that’s what they did all through that area and the Coachella Valley.”

CVW: You have a play at the Los Angeles Theater Center called ‘The Pitch: How to Pitch a Latino Sitcom That Will Never Air’ showing from 9/7 to 9/17. Tell us about the premise.

Rodriguez: “It’s basically a protest because six of us had different deals with different studios and none of our projects went to pilot yet they had 12 African American shows. So

the picture investigates this. The Hispanic numbers have gone up. If you look back to the 70’s and 80’s you had Ricardo Montalban, Erik Estrada and Chico and the Man. You had representation. Even the Addam’s family had Gomez and it seems from there to now we’ve moved in the wrong direction. Although our population has grown, very few pilots have come out. So I got together with all my friends to ask, what’s the reason? And they really don’t give you a reason other than their survey says that Latinos will watch black programming.

They figure that we don’t complain so they figure the market is being served, but the market is not being served. We need our leaders to pull a Jesse Jackson on them. To remind them we are not being served. Every time you go up there and tell them, how about this project or that project, well no, they feel like the market we are watching is Telemundo, Univision or Galavision. I try to explain to them our parents are watching those, but our kids and my generation are totally American.

We’re growing up in English. They don’t have an answer. We’re just the brown elephant in the room and ignored because there are no repercussions and there’s nobody to walk in to the heads of the studios to have this problem addressed. Year after year you just get lip service and they throw a couple of dollars to each us and they go on with the same thing. I think we’re taking a page from the activism of African Americans, if you remember, a couple of years back, they complained that the Oscars were too white for example. And then they put on Chris Rock and he went on for two and a half hours about the lack of blacks in movies. Don’t tell me it didn’t work because this last Oscar’s, I’ll say it, they were too black. One thing they have never been is too brown. We’re becoming the squeaky wheel. Johnny Gusano had a very articulate article in Billboard magazine and the National Council of La Raza has complained about this as well, we’re here and there, scattered, no unity, consequently they continue to ignore us, and when they do put a Latino program on, it’s written by white writers.

The union hasn’t really opened up for Latino writers. So it’s all bad from the very top to the very bottom. In these studios, Latinos are put in marketing where they have very little power to put programs on the air. I guess the only answer we have is to protest in any way we can. We run the risk. A lot of my fellow Latino actors didn’t want to participate or help me because they don’t want to be labeled as troublemakers, they don’t want to be blacklisted. I’ve got nothing to lose. What are they gonna do to me? Not give me work? They’re doing that already. It’s really frustrating because we have good projects and good ideas. I went to CBS about two years ago with a project, “Three Generations”. It involved Edward James Olmos, me and my son. I was driving down the street the other day and I saw a billboard for “Me, Myself and I” which is basically the same thing. It’s an older guy, a middle aged character and a younger guy who even looked like us. So I don’t know what to do. Have my lawyer send them a letter? I know the person I pitched it to was the very producer who is producing this. I looked into it and they said, well, it’s about an Irish family. Big deal, it still seems to be the same thing. It’s frustrating

September 21 to September 27, 2017

BACKSTAGE JAZZ

BY PATTE PURCELL

KEISHA D & RONNIE KING TO PERFORM TOGETHER

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eisha D worked the Purple Room and its standing room only crowd. She had the entire crowd singing along with her on her Cab Calloway, “Minnie the Moocher” and brought the crowd to their feet for a standing ovation at the end of the night.

This talented singer (a CV Music Awards nominee for Best Jazz vocalist) has a voice that surprises and delights with exceptional range and versatility. She amazes me.

She is taking over a short run at Purple Room while Sharon Sills is on hiatus. The biggest news is that she will be teaming up with one of the most iconic musical legends of the desert, Ronnie King, for a “One Night Only” in a soon to be announced date at the Purple Room.

For those that don’t know, in addition to being a Platinum producer of big names including Maria Carey, Tupac and Snoop, Ronnie is a virtuoso on the piano. His improvisational jazz is mesmerizing.

I had a short discussion about this show with Ronnie last week and he talked in terms of doing a “Post Modern Jukebox” show of contemporary songs in a jazzy style. Keisha is delighted to be doing something that she’s wanted to do for quite a while.

I first saw Ronnie King perform on piano at French 75 in Laguna back in 2010. He is an

because if you threaten suit then you’re blacklisted and blackballed. But I might just have to do that because they continue to like the idea then write it in their own way. I think it’s about time to rock the boat. They’ll just call me some disgruntled old comic.”

CVW: How long have you fought this fight?

Rodriguez: “With me it all started with my sitcom ‘a.k.a. Pablo’ a long time ago. I knew there was a problem there because they cast Joe Santos as my father, and I had a Puerto Rican brother, a Cuban sister and a Dominican sister.

It proved to me that they didn’t care about cross-pollinating the show. These programs are made by Anglos for Anglos. They’re not made for us. And it’s sad because we have no place to take our grievance. You can’t go to your union because the union just cares about your working hours and pay. So who do we go to?

What leader do we have that can go in there and put the fear of God into them?”

CVW: How do you feel about the our emerging Hispanic/Latino population Rodriguez: “When I first started doing this it wasn’t necessary for me to cross the Mississippi.

There were Hispanic populations but they were

incredible jazz pianist.

They performed a couple of numbers together at the Art of Jazz in June and I can’t wait to see them perform together for an entire evening.

For those that don’t know, Keisha D won the Mc Callum’s “Open Call” and instantly received bookings for private parties and gigs.

She performs on Friday nights at Hoo Duo Lounge and during season had her own late night speakeasy with her band at Dish.

In addition to lots of private parties in Palm Springs she performs in plays and even a couple of drag shows. She said she loves the whole process of dressing to the nines for her performances. She’s known for her great clothes and shoes and of course her incredible bejeweled manicures. But the most amazing part of her performance is her voice.

The first time I heard her sing at one of our “Celebrity Jazz Jams” I was stunned. She is one of the best female singers I have ever had the pleasure to hear.

I will be promoting this event to my guest list and can’t wait to buy the first 2 tickets.

Details to follow.

To find out more about Keisha D visit her Facebook page and check out her shows. You will be impressed. negligible. Some 37 years later, I have been to Nebraska, there’s a huge population there who dress cattle. You go to Little Rock there’s a large population of Mexican laborers who clean chickens and then there’s Bangor, Maine.

You can’t go a day without seeing a brown face.

When you have populations that are less in numbers, like Asian Americans who have more shows than we do, when people from India have more shows. I’m not saying these shows shouldn’t be on, but they have more visibility than us. A long time ago, one of the executives I was friends with, later he became president of Columbia, John Peters, said, ‘You know Paul, maybe it’s because when I go to get my car washed it’s a Mexican and I’ve got Consuelo at home taking care of our kids and I’ve got Jesus my gardener.’ That’s not the fault of those people doing those jobs; I’m not offending those people. Those are hard working people and they deserve respect. They’re out there.

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et’s not fuck around, let’s get something done/Let’s not fuck around, let’s have some fun.”

That’s the Action Skulls getting down to business on their debut album, Angels Hear.

Although the band has only been a going concern for three years, each member has endured the highs and lows of the music industry and show business for decades.

John Cowsill first found fame behind the drum kit of his family’s band, the Cowsills. Along with his brothers, Bill, Bob, Barry and Paul, sister Susan and mom, Barbara, the group stormed the charts in the late ‘60s. Three songs, “The Rain, The Park And Other Things,” “Indian Lake” and “Hair” were Top 10 hits. They were also the real-life inspiration for “The Partridge Family” television show.

After the family band broke up, John continued making music with artists like Dwight Twilley and Tommy Tutone. He currently plays drums and sings with Mike Love’s touring version of the Beach Boys. Still, he always finds time to play semi-annual reunion shows with his siblings.

When he isn’t out on the road, he can be found hanging with his wife, Vicki Peterson.

The best known Action Skull-er, Vicki Peterson first achieved massive success in the mid ‘80s, playing guitar and singing in the Bangles. As a kid, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Vicki and her sister Debi became Rock N’ Roll obsessives at an early age. Her guitar was her constant companion. Along with Susanna Hoffs on vocals and guitar, Annette Zilinskas on bass (later, exRunaway Michael Steele took Annette’s place) and Debi on drums, they became the Bangs, then the Bangles, sharing an affinity for the Baroque and Psychedelic sounds of the ‘60s, they were progenitors of the Paisley Underground movement, (along with Dream Syndicate, the Three O’Clock and Rain Parade).

The Bangles were immediate sensations on the L.A. scene. Signed to Columbia Records, their first long-player, All Over The Place, released in 1984. A critical hit, it drew the attention of Prince, who was at the height of his Purple Reign that year. Under the pseudonym Christopher, he wrote the song “Manic Monday” expressly for them. It appeared on their sophomore album, Different Light, in 1986 and propelled the band into the mainstream.

Two years later, their third album, Everything” included the icky (albeit immensely popular)

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power ballad, “Eternal Flame.” But the band called it quits in 1989. In the ensuing years Vicki joined the Americana band, Continental Drifters, which included best pal Susan Cowsill. She and Susan also branched out as the Psycho Sisters and finally released their debut In late 2014.

She’s also remained busy with Bangles reunions.

Bill Mumy (pronounced “Moo-Mee,”) first gained acclaim as a child actor, working in movies alongside legends like James Stewart and Brigette Bardot in “Dear Bridgette,” and Troy Donohue and Stefanie Powers in “Palm Springs Weekend.” He was also featured in classic episodes Of “Twilight Zone” and made the usual guest spots of sitcoms like “Bewitched,” “I Dream Of Jeanie” and “The Munsters.”

From 1965 to 1968 he made his most lasting impact as young Will Robinson on the TV series “Lost In Space.” He continued to act through his teen years in films like “Bless The Beasts And Children” and “Papillion.” By 1970, Bill shifted his focus to music, he recorded solo albums and played with people like Rick Springfield and Shaun Cassidy.

Bill had his biggest musical success as half of Barnes & Barnes. The duo concentrated on satirical music and had a left field hit with “Fish Heads.” The song’s innovative video went into heavy rotation on MTV. Since then he has remained a fixture on the L.A. music scene and he continues to work as a voice actor.

Fast forward to Christmas 2013, and John, Vicki and Bill were all guests at a Christmas party hosted by Bill’s “Lost In Space” co-star, Angela Cartwright. The trio would up around the piano singing old favorites from the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Beach Boys. Pleased with their symbiotic vocal blend, they kicked around the idea of forming a band.

Bill was so energized by the prospect that he went home and wrote a clutch of songs. Later that same week he ran into legendary session bassist Rick Rosas (Joe Walsh, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Etta James, Jerry Lee Lewis, Neil Young). Bill’s enthusiasm about this new venture was contagious and Rick wanted in.

Once Bill, John and Vicki accumulated eight new songs, they corralled Rick and booked time at ReadyMix Music (the same recording facility where classic albums by Jackson Browne, Little Feat and Warren Zevon were made), in early 2014. The as yet, un-named four-piece quickly recorded eight songs. Everyone returned to their

Beach Boy, Bangle, Crazy Horse day jobs. In a case of Rick, art imitated life when he was cast as bassist in the bar band Meryl Streep fronts in the Jonathan Demme film, “Ricki And The Flash.” For the rest of the year, they surreptitiously worked on the record sometimes via text or email.

But then the unthinkable happened, Rick Rosas died rather suddenly in December. It was a crushing blow for Bill, John and Vicki, (along with the rest of the L.A. music community).

Slightly shell-shocked, they set the project aside for a while. But ultimately, the pull of the music proved too great, and the trio wrote and recorded three more songs with both Bill and John’s son, Will Cowsill filling in on bass duties.

The result is Action Skulls’ long-player debut, Angels Hear.

The album kicks into gear with the Psychedelic Jangle Pop of “Mainstream.” Fueled by swirly, ringing guitar, thrumming bass lines, a galloping backbeat and dissonant harmony vocals, John, Vicki and Bill each take a verse. The lyrics offer a pithy commentary on the capricious nature of the record industry; “Make a splash in the mainstream, count the cash in the mainstream, they’re smoking hash in the mainstream/Pan for gold in the mainstream, souls are sold in the mainstream, you can’t be old in the mainstream.”

Bill is front and center on three tracks. “In The Future” opens with a pounding rhythm that’s equal parts Watusi Rodeo and relax-fit Bo Diddley-beat, soon rumbling bass and shang-alang guitar chime in. Bill and Vicki take first verse, his deadpan delivery compliments her dulcet tones. On the second verse, John antes up with a lip-quivering urgency that recalls the swivelhipped King of Rock N’ Roll.

Slightly cryptic lyrics sketch out a casually carnal assignation, wondering if one night stands will go the way of the Dinosaur in the wake of less personal interaction; “In the future will technology show some mercy to humanity?” The question is underscored by smoky harmonica runs and a guitar solo that pivots between twangy and tropical.

“Faith Waltz” is shimmery and spacious in ¾ time. A cosmic exhale, it’s powered by prickly lead guitar, lush keys, thrumming bass and splayed rhythm guitar. Twinkly and delicate, it sets down a spiritual path; “Rejoice I say, although gone today love burns eternally, in heaven so bright, forever in light, waiting, waiting for me.”

Warm piano notes lick the edges of the lyrics on “Belle Of The Ball.” The portentous melody, Bill’s sardonic vocals and his vivid narration recall the late great Warren Zevon. Conversely, the instrumental break displays the halcyon grace of the Beach Boys’ epochal Pet Sounds record.

The spotlight cedes to Vicki on three tracks, “If I See You In Another World,” “The Beast And

The Best” and “Map Of The World.” “If I See You...” is spectral and haunting. Stinging guitar riffs ricochet through roiling bass and shuddery percussion. Questioning a long-term relationship, she asks “Tell me if you can, how this all began, I’m a cameo in your one man show.”

“The Beast...” is the album’s penultimate track. Gritty guitar riffs split the difference between Western twang and Spaghetti Surf.

Chords pool and eddy around grinding bass lines, airy keys and a rock steady beat. Here, her mien is sweet and sour as she ticks off a lover’s pro’s and cons; “You got standout color on the silver screen, you hit me hard, knocked me out clean/ You’re the bad that feels so good...” reluctantly, she admits “you’re my rescue you’re my trap.” As the tune stretches out the instrumentation gets more hoodoo voodoo-y as stop-start rhythms downshift into an insistent tribal tattoo. Rippling riffs echo and sway, locking into a feedback-y crescendo.

Meanwhile, “Map…” is stripped down and pensive. Spiky acoustic guitars lattice over spiraling mandolin filigrees and a sweet string section. The lyrics trace the circumference of a relationship in geographic terms, perfectly apropos for a couple who often criss-cross the globe on separate musical missions.

The spirit of the trio’s Christmas sing-a-long is alive and well on both “Feed My Hungry Heart” and “Standing On A Mountain.” The former is a heady brew of Soul and swagger that shares some musical DNA with the Little Willie John chestnut “Leave My Kitten Alone.” A variation of the tried and true 24-bar-Blues formula, the instrumentation blends a walking bass line, high lonesome harmonica, jagged guitar chords and walloping back-beat. Each singer takes a verse, but the song really coalesces around the chorus, when John’s stentorian tenor wraps around Vicki’s warm contralto and Bill’s rough-hewn rasp.

The latter is a ‘60s style Garage/Psych workout that is anchored by a crackling rhythm, buzzing bass lines, scabrous guitar licks and a spooky wash of organ. Tongues firmly in cheek, John, Bill and Vicki indicate that a certain “Little Miss Blue” could feel the earth move if she were in the right place at the right time.

That sardonicism is carried over to “The Luckiest Man Alive.” Over growly guitars, fuzzy bass and a snap-back beat, John seriously intones “I’ve been travelling oh so Far, with two things on my mind: To get back to you baby……. The other I forgot.” Truly, at its core, this tune is a sincere paean to marital bliss.

The album ends on an ambitious note with “The Land Of Dreams.” Liquid guitar riffs cascade over sandblasted bass and a tick-tock rhythm.

The lyrics offer a barely veiled critique on our fascination with documenting the minutiae of everyday life; “Look overhead, what do you see?

Under the bed up in the tree/The camera’s on, there’s no place to hide, the damage is done and the river’s wide.” Only sleep offers respite; “I’ll see you in the land of dreams.”

Naturally, the album is dedicated to Rick “the bass skuller” Rosas. Hopefully, the Action Skulls will be able to slow their very busy schedules and find time for some live shows, maybe a tour, and even more excellent music. Wouldn’t that be cool?

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September 21 to September 27, 2017

BY ANGELA VALENTE ROMEO

JAYMIE ARQUILEVICH & FABRIC – A PARTNERSHIP SEWN IN STITCHES

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ow many of us grew up going to an arts and crafts class? The art world splits art and craft into two different worlds. Art is the concept of work that has no viable useful function. Craft is the useful side of what is created.

But these categories fail when one looks at the work of artists such as Jaymie Arquilevich.

Using fabric, both new and recycled, Jaymie creates art from a perceived craft. For Jaymie her work is “full of transcendent joy and dark disturbance, forever changing and deepening.” For everyone else, the work is an artistic expression of the unfamiliar cloaked in the familiar.

Always interested in the textiles, Jaymie transitioned from teaching to art in 2013.

“I began experimenting with needle and thread in the early ‘90’s designing and handstitching stuffed animals,” noted Jaymie.

“My work has evolved. I construct abstract textile landscape through traditional stitching techniques, machine embroidery, and fabric manipulation.”

“To some fabric may seem like an odd choice to create landscapes. As a child, I watched my grandmother make stuffed animals. My mother sewed clothing for us. I dreamed of being a writer, not a textile artist,” smiled Jaymie. “Once I became a mother, it seemed natural to make dolls and felt toys for my own kids. Now I love working with fabric.

Playing with textures and colors energizes me.”

The work, like arts straddling crafts, could easily fall into the Folk-Art Genre popularized by artists such as Elito Circa, Anna Mary Robertson Moses (Grandma Moses), Charley Kinney, Anna Louisa Miller. There is an unexpected beauty that works, such as Jaymie’s bring. The lack of artifice allows Jaymie’s creations to exist as they are. But never mistake simplicity for simple. A closer look at the work reveals, as Jaymie notes, “the desert’s expansive vistas, penetrating stillness, and beautiful decay.”

“My husband and I have a place in Wonder Valley. I spend my time soaking up the views, or getting inspiration on hikes in the national park. The colors, shapes, and light get distilled in my memory and emerge as the simple forms present in my work. Though an initial sketch might contain more detail, the final landscape is almost always pared down. I find this process really satisfying: how much can I let go of? How little is needed to convey the essence of the desert?”

“When people view my landscapes in person, especially in galleries or public venues, they’re more likely to categorize it as ‘art.’ However, without that environmental context or a sample of my work in hand, I often struggle to describe what I do or where it falls on the ‘art and craft’ spectrum. I might get a polite nod or quizzical look when I say, ‘I make fabric landscapes.’ The common response is, ‘So you’re a quilter?’”

“I look at my work and think there’s one style that’s representative, not of me, but of who I’d like to be. My mind is generally dark, cluttered, and full of chatter, but the simple abstract works I create are the opposite of that: light, easy, and restful. There’s often a point in their making when I feel like I’ve gotten out of my own way, that the work is coming through me. These particular landscapes bring me great peace.”

“There are textile and fiber artists out there doing wonderful work that blurs the lines between what we typically define as ‘art’ and ‘craft.’ I might be walking that blurred line, too.”

Andy Warhol famously said that Art is whatever you can get away with – clearly Jaymie has taken that quote to a new height.

For more information about Jaymie Arquilevich visit Instagram: @ jaymiearquilevich Facebook.com/JaymieArquilevichArtwork Reminder - The 16th annual Highway 62 Open Studio Art Tour is October 14th-15th and October 21st-22nd. For more information visit www.hwy62arttours.org.

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September 21 to September 27, 2017

PET PLACE

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BY JANET McAFEE

ELVIS ADOPTED! GOES ON TOUR!

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lvis sang the “Jailhouse Rock” one December when he ended up at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, the local county shelter. While other dogs played with new toys and romped through Christmas wrapping, it was a “Blue Christmas” for this little dog and his cellmates at the “pound”.

Soon the luck of this small Pug/ Chihauhua/Dachshund fellow changed.

Elvis came into Loving All Animals’ Mobile Mutts rescue program. But it still proved to be a long road home for Elvis who holds an unenviable record for one of the longest times spent in the foster program.

Elvis came faithfully to all adoption events and was admired but never adopted. Often one of the husbands would admire this handsome dog with the sable mink looking coat. Then his wife would nix the deal. His foster mom Maritza Rodriguez stated, “Elvis is a calm, affectionate, playful dog who loves going to the dog park. He’s perfect!” Lynne Lockwood and I took dogs to a Sun City Shadow Hills adoption event, and again Elvis was left behind. I told Lynne, “This is it. I’m going to get Elvis adopted today!”

Elvis was often overlooked for the little, white fluffy dogs. Realizing Elvis’ appeal to “macho” men, I made a list of the likely

MEET CJ This lovely 12-week old male kitten promises to light up your life with his antics.

Rescued as a stray by Loving All Animals, this fellow is neutered, vaccinated and ready to go home. Contact www.lovingallanimals.org and (760) 834-7000.

MEET AXEL This 4-yr-old fellow is 20 lbs of doggie love! Axle would like a home where he gets lots of human attention.

He’s a great student in his dog training class. Good with other dogs. Rescued

by Loving All Animals, call (760) 834-7000.

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places to find them. Matching the right dog to the right owner is critical. First stop was McMahon’s Recreational Vehicle sales office, where the “alpha” guys were lounging around the sales office on a scorching hot afternoon.

Mike Hill said he was in the market for a dog.

Mike, a single guy, explained that he lived in an RV parked on the lot and traveled to RV shows. Elvis checked out Mike’s RV and made himself at home WHAT HAPPENED NEXT WAS AMAZING. MIKE’S CELL PHONE RANG AND HE SHOWED US THE NAME “ELVIS” APPEARING ON THE PHONE. Turns out it was Mike’s best human friend named Elvis and he is an Elvis

impersonator! It seemed like an omen. I told Mike that Elvis was a chick magnet, attracting the ladies and getting extra points when they find out he is a rescue dog. Mike told a coworker, “My heart is fluttering thinking about that dog. It’s like I’m falling in love for the first time”. Mike called the night he adopted Elvis to report, “This is the best dog I’ve ever had! You were right, he’s a chick magnet. We got lots of attention at PetSmart!” ELVIS IS MIKE’S “GOOD LUCK CHARM”.

In the spirit of “Follow that Dream” Mike and Elvis are often on the road to RV shows throughout California Dogs are traveling animals, and Elvis thrives in his

new adventure filled life. Elvis has an area right outside Mike’s glass covered office, and he accompanies Mike whenever he has a customer. Mike says proudly, “I’m the salesman, and Elvis is the closer!” Elvis is good for business and goes on RV test drives and house calls.

Mike reports, “I knew right away Elvis was the dog for me. I like the way he looks with the racing stripe down his back. I like his energy, his playfulness, the way he’s good with people which is important in my business. He’s a great buddy and great companion. I love him.” Elvis sleeps by Mike’s side at night with a little stuffed lion.

Dogs love to perform tasks, and they bring happiness to the humans in the workplace.

Sometimes the best things come to those who wait, and Elvis finally found the perfect home.

“Are you Lonesome Tonight?” Head over to see hundreds of wonderful animals at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, the local Riverside County shelter at 72050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644.

You can contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 or www.lovingallanimals.org for information about pet adoption.

Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

ROLL UP! THE MAGICAL WINE MYSTERY TOUR!

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nd that’s an invitation…to make a reservation…” Okay! For many of us wine enthusiasts who travel, it tends to be a trip, stay or vacation that pretty much revolves around visiting wine regions and wineries. They say you can’t take those memories from us, and it is pretty cool to reflect the wine haunts we’ve been to.

With all my heart, I wish I could have taken all of you loyal readers with us to the far flung wine destinations around the world; but, Airbus’s offer to sell me a plane large enough was—honestly, too prohibitive a cost.

Hey!—at least let’s make the most of it and play a little mystery wine tour game where I describe the surrounds visited and you come up with the wine region or the famous wines that are produced there.

This’ll be great!—we’re waiting to take you away! “

Tour #1: For starters, let’s give you a big clue: This wine valley is a beautiful oasis amid the vast sagebrush desert that rolls across most of America’s northwest interior.

The region’s name means “many waters,” and it highlights the rivers and aquifers that provide so abundantly for those who discover this place—from the earliest native peoples and French fur trappers to Oregon Trail pioneers and Victorian wheat barons.

The city therein still has a small college town feel—and am I getting a scent of sweet onions wafting about? Some of the vineyard property is made up of basalt rocks as big as your fists; it reminds some of the original vintners here of the land in the Chateauneuf-du-Pape region in the south of France.

The red wines produced here are very dark, brooding, and wonderfully dense with lively red and blue fruit flavors. The balance of ripeness, tannins, and acidity are seamless; I’ve gone on record to state that the Syrah from this area is some of the best in the world.

Tour #2: We’re spending Euros here and our oh-so-helpful tag-a-long driver keeps reminding us that we will surely cover all “10” areas of this region. Almost every sommelier and foodie around the block knows these red wines are capable of pairing with virtually every international dish.

Last St. Paddy’s Day, for that classic Irish meal, the beverage star of the show was not

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BY RICK RIOZZA a Guinness, nor Tullamore Dew, but this red wine that paired perfectly with both corned beef and cabbage, and, later that night, a Rueben Sandwich to boot—who knew?

This bright, earthy, lip-smacking wine with floral aromas, often packed with rich but tart red fruits is delicious. Big Hint: For so many years, this was the first wine of the year’s vintage to be shipped, opened and enjoyed all around the world on the same day with festivities, parties and revelry. (Of course it was too young for certain, but did we have a fun time or what!)

Tour #3: I’m practicing my Italian in this region where one could trip on a truffle and roll down a hill deep in fog. The wines from this area include one that brought all the rulers of the world over to taste and then branded “the king of wines, and the wine of kings.” This world class wine continues to amaze with its stunning flavor profile that seductively changes during the course of your meal—so pour a big glass Other lighter red wines from this area have been deemed the best vino for enjoying a pizza. Even the residents of Napoli, where pizza originated, when they’re not enjoying a simple Coke with their pie, admit that those wines from up north, “sono deliziosi!”

Tour #4 Finally, we are again off to a different continent and visiting a country that no one thinks about as being a beautiful and fecund wine region. That’s about to change over the next five years, so it’s good to be up this as you may well be the first on your block to share this sturdy red wine with the neighbors.

Actually, this area has a wonderful wine history with Italians and the Spanish making it over here in the late 1800s. And just as with two of its neighboring countries who have embraced a French varietal to go on to even bigger and perhaps better heights in the wine trade, the region we’re visiting is doing the same with yet a different grape variety that produces a wine that is packed with antioxidants, resveratrol, and rich polyphenols that make it one of the healthiest wines on the planet!

I’ve googled this wine and so many cardiologists and health professionals are on the band wagon of touting the qualities of this wine.v It’s my medium to full-body table wine of choice these days. As most Californians, we love the smooth and rich flavors of a hefty dark red wine; the concern often, is that those wines can come off a bit fruity sweet. Our wine in town here, pretty much leaves that aspect out. So we can enjoy its flavors of blackberries, black cherries, black licorice, black plums; coffee, earth, leather; cassis, chocolate and jam; and prunes, smoke, vanilla & spices without any annoying sweetness.

It’s a wine that loves plenty of time to breathe before serving—from several hours to several days! Talk about easy maintenance—and, welcome back home.

Cheers!

As your somm-about-town, I get to visit with plenty of you vino lovers who are a part of wine clubs and winetasting parties about. Next time you gather why not take this quick mystery tour game and let me know your responses. Magically my tour disclosures will appear in the next column.

Contact Rick at winespectrum@aol.com

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THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 Moonchild 9pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Giselle Woo & The Night Owls 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Upper Class Poverty, Rogue Ogre, Skitzo Attack, Versastyle, Desert Pirates and Doom Squad 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 The Buck and Bo Road Show 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T-Bone Karaoke 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Wayne Boyer 6:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 TBA 6pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 DJ SafeT 7pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Elaine Woodard 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

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BY DENISE ORTUNO NEIL

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT THE 19TH HOLE

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ow that football season is under way, it’s time to have some fun, relax, watch the game and let someone else do the cooking. The 19th Hole in Palm Desert provides game time enjoyment, perfect for Sunday Funday!

Known to regulars as, “The Hole,” it is one of those desert spots that has been around forever. It doesn’t really advertise, or boast, they don’t even have a website.

But perhaps they don’t need to. Locals in the East Palm Desert area just know that the 19th Hole is there, and has been for decades.

I remember playing around Palm Desert Country Club as a kid, and hanging out in the old shopping center that was there long, long before Albertsons, The Dollar Store and CVS, when the main grocery store was Welty’s, which is now Welty’s Postal Connection. And there in the tiny shopping nook, was The 19th Hole. I recall wanting to enter, but realizing that it was part bar, I just peered in the window as little curious kids do. The old shopping center was torn down, and the modern construction took over. The 19th Hole was resurrected, and although it has morphed slightly since then, the essence of the place is still the same. It is still a local hangout, a neighborhood haunt that long time patrons can count on.

More than a bar, the food is definitely

one of the draws at The 19th Hole. They offer what most customers say, are the best Fish and Chips in the Coachella Valley, among other tasty menu items. And now with the kick off of football season, it is a chill place to watch a game or two on a lazy Sunday.

Helping to make your Sunday even lazier, is their Bloody Mary Bar. It’s a build your own Bloody Mary scenario, where you are a given a pint glass with your chosen vodka and ice, and then you can choose your mix and different olives/beans or celery from the set up bar. It’s fun, and gives would be bartenders some concoction control.

If a Bloody Mary is not your thing, their full bar is sure to pour you something that is. For me and my boyfriend, it’s a couple of chilly beers and an order of their super delish Chili Cheese Fries. The chili is portioned fairly with beans and meat

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in a rich sauce, over thin cut fries (thicker fries are available) and topped with gooey cheese (onions are optional). It is a perfect for pairing for a Sunday Funday. And if that doesn’t end up being enough for us, we usually will extend our appetite with an order of their excellent Buffalo Wing’s…. which also go fantastic with cold beer.

There are a variety of other menu items that make having a bite at The 19th Hole worthwhile, including weekend breakfast that is offered way past breakfast hours.

Daily specials are also offered, and if you see that they have Chili Verde on the board, get it! Their Chili Verde is fantastic, and you can even get is served over nachos…big time YUM! Prices at “The Hole” are moderate, and they are opened daily. They stay open until midnight on the weekends, when they offer evening entertainment (starting this fall).

With TV’s all around, great drinks, food and an inviting neighborhood ambience, The 19th Hole is the place for football Sunday Funday, or to hang out anytime of the week.

The 19th Hole is located at 42-305 Washington St, Palm Desert, CA 92211. 760772-6696.

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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

No. 283

OH MAMA!!!

NOW PLAYING: MOTHER!

Darren Aronofsky’s latest movie is a challenge to describe and/or review.

No full plot summary does it justice because the movie is clearly a religious or

spiritual metaphor. It’s an allegory that mirrors our shared beliefs and sacred texts.

Here’s the setup.

Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem play a childless couple living a quiet life in the country. He’s older and a well-known poet with a serious case of writer’s block. She’s fixing up their place hoping to have a family.

Their peaceful relationship is put to the test when uninvited guests (Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer) arrive at their home.

Bardem’s character is known only as “Him.” My guess is he’s a stand-in for God. Lawrence is Mother Earth. Harris and Pfeiffer are Adam and Eve. Their two fighting sons are Cain and Abel. Ok, are you still with me?

Much more happens when This surreal cinematic allegory is much more than a horror film, or haunted house story, as bloody and ghastly as it sometimes is. Never the less, I found it extremely compelling and as intellectually engaging as it is off-putting.

My initial instinct was to walk out after the first act, but I’m glad I remained in my seat.

Cinemascore gave it an unheard of F and I have no doubt it will be reviled by most but hopefully revered by a few. I am among the latter and going on the record saying it’s a masterpiece, even a work of unhinged genius.

This movie is about nothing less than how we treat each other and the planet and -much more.

Pay attention. Every now and then a movie comes along with something to say that needs to be said. Recommended, but it may not be for everyone.

NEW BLUE FOR THE HOME THEATER: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN Johnny Depp is back as wobbly, drunken swashbuckler Captain Jack Sparrow who is now down on his luck and feeling the buffeting and decidedly ill winds of fate when killer ghost sailors under the command a fearful Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem) escape from the Devil’s Triangle intent on not only killing all pirates – but especially Sparrow, who soon deduces his only hope for survival is gaining possession of Poseidon’s Trident. But first he must establish a working relationship with the beautiful astronomer Carina Smyth (Kaya Scodelario) and handsome Henry (Brenton Thwaites), an impetuous young sailor in the Royal Navy.

Helming his shabby ship, The Dying Gull, Captain Jack tries to reverse what appears to be a looming demise and save himself from the most ferocious foe he has ever

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encountered.

Does any of that make sense? No matter because it doesn’t really matter in this tattered, overly complicated and obtuse fifth outing of the huge grossing Disney franchise based on the beloved vintage amusement park ride?

The only thing this visually rich sea-going adventure has going for it is the eye-popping production design and the wonderfully rendered (mostly CGI) special effects in the many beautifully choreographed action sequences. Depp, Bardem, Thwaites, Scodelario and Geoffrey Rush (as Barbosa) are all fun to watch and earn their keep with journeyman performances that carry or convey little emotion to the grander story and theme (whatever that is).

My favorite moment in the movie is the encounter between Depp’s Sparrow character and Sir Paul McCartney’s almost unrecognizable cameo.

Dead men may tell no tales, but sadly, this franchise is dead in the water.

The big draw of this expansive and expensive ($130 million budget) oceanic epic for the large screen home theater is the superb truly dazzling state-of-the-art 4K Ultra HD transfer that must be seen to be believed.

If the movie is of interest, the generous bonus features will hold your attention (deleted scenes, bloopers, making of, photo library and more). Disney. Blu-ray Ultra HD. Comments? robinesimmons@aol.com

BOOK REVIEW

SENSATIONAL INSECTS -----------------------------------------------------

“THE STING OF THE WILD”

BY JUSTIN O. SCHMIDT NONFICTION

----------------------------------------------------n the United States alone, there are 10 quintillion insects that’s --10,000,000,000,000,000,000!

Fortunately, only one percent of the sixlegged creatures are harmful to humans.

The Sting of the Wild by Justin O. Schmidt (John Hopkins University Press, 280 pages) provides a first-person account of those insects that sting and why.

By far, most insects are harmless and even those that sting provide significant benefits to our planet’s biodiversity. In fact, they are essential to a healthy environment and successful flora, which as humans, we require.

Author Schmidt is a biologist at Southwest Biological Institute and is associated with the Department of Entomology at the University of Arizona. He loves bugs. And for the sake of science, he has allowed himself to be stung a multitude of times.

As a child, bugs intrigued Schmidt. He liked to observe the small creatures and marveled at their tiny bodies, and their large “social” groups. Like in the movies,

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS his friends challenged him to knock down a hornet’s nest from an old tree to see what would happen. He was stung.

As a scientist, an entomologist, Schmidt has been stung in the field and in the lab. His students would also occasionally get stung while feeding captive insects under study.

When a grad student was stung by a “cow killer,” writhing in pain and thinking he was going to die, an emergency call was made to Schmidt by university security. After hearing which insect did the damage, Schmidt assured the student, and the university, the pain would pass and there would be no harmful side affects or permanent injury to the student’s health.

Schmidt realized there was no scientifically proven or accepted method to measure pain caused by stinging insects.

The Sting of the Wild not only explains his research and discoveries, but also delivers a hugely entertaining and informative personal narrative about the nature of stings and the creatures who deliver them -- specifically ants, bees and wasps.

Because the majority of people have been stung by a bee, Schmidt uses the common honeybee as a reference point.

The honeybee pain level is 1. Starting at zero, where there is no pain from a sting, Schmidt’s scale has a total of four levels.

Four is when pain feels nearly intolerable.

The author does a wonderful job

explaining how significant sting pain can be.

In some cases, like a sting from the level four tarantula hawk wasp, it can last eight hours.

Certainly there is nothing funny about someone suffering and in pain, but there is a charm and humor when Schmidt takes a sting in the name of science.

The book begins with the broader world of insects, their structure, predation, chemical make-up, social behavior, etc., to specific insects and the nature of their stings. Schmidt includes a neatly organized appendix for quick reference of stinging insect’s pain levels. He has identified 91 stings. Schmidt keeps his research references separate from the well-written prose.

One of the reason I love living in the desert is because of the abundant life that flourishes here. Many of the insects Schmidt

writes about live around us in the CV. A book like The Sting of the Wild is such a pleasure to read, because, one, the author is an expert -- especially one willing to take pain for his profession – and, two, he has a clear narrative voice, and, three, he is passionate about the subject matter. I liked him and his bugs.

As a reader, I never felt bogged down by the science, in fact it was enlightening and exciting -- especially since I can look up and see beautiful hawk wasps flying around my yard. But, I appreciated and was fascinated by the chemical functions and interactions between insects and humans.

Schmidt stays on topic while quickly summing up eons of insect evolution along with the chemical breakdowns that make these tiny creatures so potent and important to the earth’s biodiversity.

At times, I felt there might be a lager metaphor about our human society and how we protect ourselves against those who may want to harm us. Whether there is more meaning about ourselves in The Sting of the Wild, or not, it is a gift to be able to better understand the living things with whom we share the planet.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTH

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id you know that one in 3 children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for kids to eat healthier and get more active.

Together, make a difference for kids: spread the word about strategies for preventing childhood obesity and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

How can National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month make a difference?

We can all use this month to raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and show people how they can take steps toward a solution.

Here are just a few ideas: • Encourage families to make small changes, like keeping fresh fruit within reach or going on a family walk after dinner.

• Motivate teachers and administrators

to make schools healthier. Help them provide healthy food options and daily physical activities for students.

• Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by supporting programs to prevent childhood obesity.

Visit the website healthfinder.gov/ NHO/SeptemberToolkit.aspx for additional information!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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series. The really insulting thing is that when they do write a pilot, for example, right now John Singleton has a project that I read for, we’re the bad guys, we’re the cartel bosses, and unfortunately in our culture those people do exist. They always put us in tertiary roles.”

CVW: Give us a specific example of our misrepresentation.

Rodriguez: “There’s a movie coming out about Thurgood Marshall, the first AfricanAmerican Supreme Court justice. Everyone is familiar with Brown v. Board of Education, but what people don’t know is the case eight years prior to that, Gonzalo Mendez went back east and hired Marshall to represent his daughter Sylvia Mendez who was turned away from a California public school for ‘whites only.’

Marshall used some of the same arguments from Mendez to win the Brown case. They took four school districts to federal court and won.

Latinos should know this. I don’t know if this will be covered in the movie but I’ll raise holy hell if it isn’t.”

CVW: How are things going in your career?

Rodriguez: “I’m going through some tough times. I can’t’ put my finger on it but I do feel it. The jobs have become scarce and I read for less parts. I guess I’ve been labeled as a troublemaker. I had this idea for the Emmys that all of us Latinos should dress in brown and stand silently at the doorway. But a lot of my friends said they’d like to help me but they said, ‘my agent this and my manager that, I got a family, I’ve got kids.’ I told them I have kids and bills but I understand their risks. It’s hard to get anyone to do anything. Even the actors I have in the play don’t want to use their real name which is a real shame. It’s a real fear. My own agent told me to expect less and less gigs.”

CVW: What do you want to communicate to your audience?

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Rodriguez: “Come and see me at Spotlight 29! It might be the last time. I’m no Cesar Chavez. I’m no martyr. I’m gonna continue to do my show until I can’t fill a phone booth. Does it mean I got less funny? Was I ever funny? I assure you that it hasn’t been my act. My act is better. I’m older, I know better. I think I’m funnier. I think eventually Latinos will wake up and realize that not having Latinos represented on television and film has repercussions. My grandchildren see the television and they don’t see anyone who looks like them which tells them that they are not part of the fabric.

I call upon the Latino leaders who are well represented in Sacramento and Washington, DC to address this problem. The studio heads are not gonna do it. They’re only gonna do it if we boycott Coca Cola, Proctor and Gamble, or the sponsors that really run television. I don’t know what the answer is. I’m just one guy. But I know that every Latino thinks the same way.

We’re the largest ethnic minority according to the census. How can we be more people and be less on television. Latinos have to get into a situation of real power to green light. If you have a choice between putting on a AfricanAmerican show and a Latino show there’s no risk putting on a black show because Latinos will watch African-American programming. That’s what their studies say. I just want to be on the record that in ten years the next generation will ask what were we doing? Were we asleep at the wheel? I’ll tell them I did all I could.”

CVW: How do you feel about being “The Latin King of Comedy”?

Rodriguez: “All those titles are good and well but you can’t rest on your laurels. The truth is in the pudding. Now when we go do the Univision or Galavision, their programming comes from Mexico. They’re not gonna spend on us because they’re buying novelas and it’s

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a lot cheaper and they’re accustomed to that.

We want to be a part of the mainstream in this country. We want to have an opportunity no more and no less than African-Americans.

Latinos are where African Americans were in the 60’s when Bill Cosby broke the color barrier. A brown face should be on TV. It should be a commonplace as it is in real life.”

CVW: What influence does television have on future Latino generations?

Rodriguez: “Sheriff Arpaio should be under the jail. He was convicted. He gets a presidential pardon. What message do you think this sends out to the far right? It sends out there that it is open season on Mexican Americans and anyone whose last name ends in a ‘Z’. Our leaders are asleep. Television has an undeniable influence on our children and our culture and what we do because it comes right into our homes, even more so than movies. Television shapes the mind and the thinking of those people who believe they know who we are. When others write our culture it’s an insult. I know Antonio Banderas. He’s a friend. He’s a decent man. I’ve met him many times. I’ve been to his home and broke bread with him. But he has no business being cast as Pancho Villa. Pancho Villa did not talk with a lisp. Pancho Villa was not 4’ foot 5”.

Pancho Villa was a behemoth and monster of a man. For them to cast someone who doesn’t even resemble him, it’s an insult. It’s ridiculous to for Latinos to buy a color TV. It’s still black and white for us.

We have to have the opportunity to tell our story by writers who are us.”

CVW: What else can you do to fight for Latinos in the industry?

Rodriguez: “Why can’t the studios go to Christian Sesma and say listen, here’s a project, here’s some money, go out, direct something. We’ll believe you. We’ll stand behind you. Latinos will watch Latinos if they

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put us on television. They don’t. I took a loan on my house to do this play. Don’t tell me about funding. I felt it’s really important. I got actors sleeping on the floor in my house. I tell them all. It’s important. This is all we can do. If all we’ve got is a stick to fight with, then we’ll fight with a stick. But we’re gonna fight. We’re not gonna sit here and take it and have them just bastardize our culture.

I want your readers to know that I am funny and I’m not gonna beat you up for an hour and a half about this problem. Once I’m on that stage, I’m there to make people laugh.

I’m not there to rally the troops. I’m there to entertain. There’s a time, a season and a place for everything.

I hope that I don’t go to my grave without seeing a sitcom, a pilot or a drama where we are portrayed as what we are; hard working people who make this country function. A day without a Mexican would be a nightmare for everybody.

What we’ve been missing is unity. We should see each other as nothing more than soldiers fighting the same battle. They’re never gonna give up power. No one in our history that’s been in a position of power has voluntarily given it up. I think our attack should be straightforward, our strength should be the truth and we should not continue to pity, fight and criticize each other.

I’m using whatever platform I have to make a noise and bring on the attention. Our final goal is to have Latinos on the air. This is for the young actors coming up. Hollywood ain’t got no need for a 62 year old vato. I’m not fighting for that, I’ve had my day. I go to a lot of universities and students come up to me and ask ‘how do I get in?’ I tell them to let me know when they find out because I’ve been trying to have an answer to that question for decades. There’s too many of us to ignore.”

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A Parallel in History: Prohibition

STICKY SITUATIONS

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ith world events including tensions with North Korea, government sponsored cyber hacking from Russia and China, a global debt bubble and technological advances shrinking the middle class, it seems like the world is constantly at risk of falling into disarray and descending into chaos. With this as our daily backdrop, what holds everything together?

Quite often, it is nothing more than staples, tape and bit of chewing gum.

Staples The first stapler was created by French toolmakers in the 18th century for King Louis XV. The more common version that we know today was first patented in 1866 by the Novelty Manufacturing Company. Back then, a stapler held only one staple which had to be cinched by hand at the back of the pages being bound. In 1879, the McGill Patent Single Stroke Staple Press solved the cinching problem yet still only offered one staple at a time. It took until 1895 for E.H. Hotchkiss’ No. 1 Paper Fastener to hit the market.

The beauty of this fastening machine was that it used a roll of wire to quickly staple.

The No. 1’s challenge was that it required a mallet to plunge the metal wire through the paper, break the wire from its roll and close

the staple behind the last page. (Side note: the Japanese word for stapler is ‘hochikisu’ named after E.H. Hotchkiss.) It wasn’t until 1937 when Jack Linksy created the Swingline Speed Stapler No. 3 that stapling became as easy as we know it today.

Tape Only 15 years earlier, auto manufacturers were struggling with a way to quickly paint the two tone cars that consumers were demanding. Serendipity struck when a twenty-three year-old engineering school drop-out named Dick Drew overheard a very upset painter who had yet another botched paint job on his hands. Hearing the expletivelaced tirade, Drew promised that painter that he and his employer, the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M) would solve the problem. This well-intentioned research assistant had no idea how to make the tape and 3M was primarily in the business of abrasives with no tape-based offerings.

Over the next two years, Drew worked on developing glue that was sticky but would come off when the crepe paper strip was removed. Eventually settling on a mix of cabinetmaker glue and glycerin, Drew created Scotch Brand Masking Tape in 1925.

Drew wasn’t done innovating. In 1929, he began work on a transparent cellophane tape. By using Dupont’s cellophane and 3M glues, Drew and his engineering team created Cellulose Tape, the pre-cursor to the Scotch Transparent Tape that we use today. As the Great Depression was underway, 3Ms tape was considered a necessity by most as it could mend everything from paper to clothing.

Secretaries fixed broken fingernails with the tape while homemakers used it for a litany of home needs such as sealing milk bottles,

removing lint from clothing and much more.

Tire giant Goodyear used the tape to cover the inner ribs of their tires.

During World War II, 3M switched from rubber to acrylate adhesives as rubber shortages were rampant. The new adhesive was found to be less brittle than its predecessor and did not age to a yellow color.

This innovation led to Scotch Magic Tape, the tape most of us have on our desks and in our homes.

Chewing Gum Chewing gum as we know it came into existence about 150 years ago when former Mexican president, General Lopez de Santa Anna, brought chicle to New York City as a potential replacement for rubber. While that use did not work, it did revolutionize the chewing gum market with Adams New York Chewing Gum in 1871. It was not until the 1960s that gum makers switched to a synthetic rubber as this product lasted longer and cost less to make.

Haddon Libby is an Investment Advisor and Managing Partner at Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at 760.449.6349, HLibby@WinslowDrake. com or www.WinslowDrake.com.

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

BEWARE OF 2017 HOLIDAY SCAMS

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here is a nationwide scheme whereby some insurance “veteran advocate agents” call and fraudulently induce elderly residents of retirement homes and assisted living facilities to attend educational lunch or dinner meetings and convince the attendees to reposition their assets. This ultimately causes the elderly direct financial harm when the “mark” is induced to trade in their savings and put them into annuities that are often inappropriate for their age and circumstances.

Workers in India “Boiler Room” call centers, pose as federal/state agents who threaten the victims with a scripted message.

I too received one of these calls where my phone register showed a call from the Riverside Sheriffs and they said they were on their way to arrest me for not paying taxes.

I nervously called my friend Stan Sniff, the Sheriff of Riverside County, who assured me it was part of an elaborate scam.

The scheme has a scripted caller saying they were IRS or Immigration authorities calling re an outstanding (fictitious) fine, immigration warrant or a phony tax debt.

India call centers use personal information, illegally obtained, to scare the victim. US coconspirators launder the money using wire transfer and debit cards.

They prey upon the elderly and immigrants... in other words our neighbors.

The victims are told to go to Walmart, for instance, and buy debit cards loaded with a few thousand dollars and instructed to read the card number to the caller.

An 85 year old woman was threatened with arrest if she did not pay a phony outstanding tax bill. The scammers would often ask for a “good faith” payment to stop their imminent arrest. When I got the call I was told a patrol car was on its way to arrest me. As an attorney I should have known better but I too was scared that I had unknowingly done something wrong.

A common scheme involves a caller who claims to be a member of law enforcement, or an employee of the court system. The victim is told s/he has a warrant for failing to appear for jury duty. The caller demands payment for the warrant via credit card information, or a Green Dot card. The scammer keeps the victim on the phone while he or she travels to a store to obtain the requested card.

The caller instructs the victim not to tell anyone with whom they are talking. After obtaining the serial number of the debit card the money deposited is immediately removed by the caller.

No Court or Sheriff’s Department employee will ever contact the public and ask for financial information or payment in lieu of attending court proceedings, or to make up for failure to appear for jury duty.

US Government Agencies do not make these kinds of calls. Instead you would receive a letter/notice in the mail if that was the case.

However with the holidays approaching these phone/fraud scams will certainly go up.

The caller may offer to retrieve money for scammed seniors promising they can recover 60 percent of the money lost to victims of timeshare resale or precious metal investments. The caller may pose as a Social Security employee from a 323 area code and tell victim they are due a 1.7% cost of living adjustment increase in their SS benefits.

They then ask the victim to verify all of their personal info in order to receive the increase.

Once they get this info they use it to change victims direct deposit, phone and address.

Another phone scam is a call from or about a grandchild in trouble. They will ask for cash because they were just arrested on vacation in another country or they had just been in an auto accident.

Numerous fraud schemes involving mortgage assistance, outstanding tax collection, foreign government assistance and even companies promising to return lost money are rampant. The scammers always request money to be paid up front for illegitimate services, or the threat of arrest, eviction or property seizure.

Report FRAUD and potential ID thefts: The Office of the Inspector General at

1-800-269-0271 or online via oig.ssa.gov/ report.

Fraud alert hotline: 855-303-9470 or aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline.

Charitable Donation Cons/Telemarketing/ Mail/Internet Fraud: State Attorney General’s Office Federal Trade Commission ID Theft Hotline: 877-ID-Theft/ consumer.gov/idtheft.

Social Security hotline: 800-269-0271/ ssa. gov/oig.

Equifax: 800-525-6285/ equifax.com.

Experian: 888-397-3742/ experian.com.

Transunion: 800-680-7289/ transunion. com.

Keep the above numbers and information in a safe place just in case!

Questions? contact Dale Gribow 760-8377500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com.

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BY FLINT WHEELER

WAS CANELO VS. GGG RIGGED?

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aul “Canelo” Alvarez looked unhappy.

He had just gone twelve rounds with the feared Gennady Golovkin, and the judges had ruled it... a draw. Somehow.

Canelo insisted throughout the post-fight interview that he had won seven or eight rounds. Golovkin smiled in response to that assertion, which, in his mind, was patently ridiculous.

The thing is, the scorecards were wildly different. Adelaide Byrde had somehow managed to give the fight to Canelo 118110, while the other two judges scored it 115-113 Golovkin, and Don Trella’s 114-114 for the improbable draw. This had been a very unlikely result, one that just happened to trigger the rematch clause, meaning this enormous fight, which makes the Nevada Sports Athletic Commission, or NAC, a lot of money, will be repeated. The conflict of interest is clear: the governing body also has a financial stake in the outcome.

The motive, combined with both the unlikely nature of the result and the widespread feeling Golovkin had done enough to win, was enough to trigger widespread accusations of foul play. Teddy Atlas was among those to level the charges, in this memorable rant accusing boxing at large of corruption.

“There’s money to be made in the casino

business, but there is an oversight board to make sure there is no corruption. There’s no oversight board in boxing,” an enraged Atlas shouted.

“There’s no commission. There’s no national commission. No federal guidelines.

Nobody looking and saying, ‘Ah, can’t do that! Oh, can’t do that! You can’t be charge!

Promoter can’t be in charge of who the judges are going to be! No, of course you want these judges. You can’t be in charge; we’re in charge. We’re going to oversee it, we’re going to police it, we’re going to make sure that there’s no corruption.’ There’s

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Personalities from boxing to MMA to wrestling all aired their views that the decision was either incompetent or rigged.

The controversial split draw in Saturday’s middleweight championship bout between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin in Las Vegas -- featuring the egregious 118-110 scorecard for Alvarez by judge Adelaide Byrd -- left many including Glolovkin and his fans feeling robbed by the decision.

Apparently they weren›t the only ones.

Long lines formed at Las Vegas sportsbooks after the decision with bettors looking for refunds, including one as large as $500,000 for Golovkin at the MGM Grand, according to ESPN. Those who made straight (win/lose) bets on either fighter were refunded because of the draw, unlike the wagers on the method-of-victory prop bets.

Not only were fans who bet Golovkin unhappy because they felt the disputed decision robbed them of a large payday, but Caesars Palace reported taking a six-figure loss on the draw.

“A lot of people got refunds,” Westgate SuperBook vice president Jay Kornegay said.

“But thank God it wasn›t a MayweatherMcGregor draw. We›d be refunding for a week.”

BY JENI VAN HORN

SCHEDULE IS SET FOR #WERUNTHECV

egment locations and Captain Assignments for the Thursday, September 21st #WeRuntheCV valley wide relay were announced today.

There will be 11 segments covering over 60 miles through all 9 Coachella Valley Cities.

Highlights include PAC 12 Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Century Amy Skieresz Wilson (Segment #7), Patrick Service running a 10 mile segment (Segment #5), and relay anchor Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez (Segment #11).

The Por Vida 6 week training program designed to help get you to your goal at the November 4, 2017 5th Annual Run with Los Muertos Block Party & 5k will kick off on Thursday, September 21. #WeRuntheCV is in support of and awareness for the Por Vida program, and more broadly to promote running and fitness. *Local runner Marc Payan has committed to running the entire route himself. Yes you read that correctly. The entire 100km.

Payan, a researcher, endurance athlete, and local lululemon Ambassador is the founder of Payan X, an urban fitness and leadership movement in Southern California Cities.

Segment Schedule: #1 La Quinta: Live Well Clinic Depart 5:30am Segment length: 4.75 miles

nothing.”

He’s got a point. A national commission, with no regional stake in the outcome, would solve the conflict of interest. As it is, boxing fans are left enraged, but helpless. His comparison to gambling is also astute; fights like this in Las Vegas are betting magnets, yet there is no accountability for the judges’ decision. If you thought the NAC would see the outlines of a scandal here and make a show of stepping up, you would also be wrong. Bob Bennett, the commissioner of the NAC, instead went to bat for Adelaide Byrd.

Segment Captain: Steve SanchezCouncilmember, City of La Quinta #2 Coachella: Assemblymember Garcia Office Depart 6:39am Segment length: 6.50 Miles Segment Captain: Sergio Vasquez- Coach, La Quinta High School Cross Country #3 Indio: Shadow Hills High School Depart 7:51am Segment length: 6.25 miles Segment Captain: Neftali Galarza-Director of Community Relations, California Alliance for Renewable Energy Alliance #4 Palm Desert: UCR Palm Desert Campus Depart: 9:00am Segment length: 5.25 miles Segment Captain: Nate Mach-President/ Founder, Salton Sea Triathlon Club #5 Rancho Mirage: Agua Caliente Casino Depart: 10:06am Segment length: 10 miles Segment Captain: Patrick Service -Operations, Las Casuelas Terraza #6 Desert Hot Springs: Desert Dunes CC Depart 12:18pm Segment length: 6 miles Segment Captain: Edward Robles- Peer Support Specialist, Department of Veteran Affairs #7 Palm Springs: PS Air Museum

Depart 1:26pm Segment length: 5.5 miles Segment Captain: Amy Skieresz WilsonPac-12 Women’s Cross Country Runner of the Century #8 Cathedral City: City Hall Depart 2:38pm Segment length: 4.5 miles Segment Captain: Melissa Cronin & Mark Anderson- Owners, Buzz Factory #9 Rancho Mirage: Sunnylands Center and Gardens Depart 3:35pm Segment length: 5.5 miles Segment Captain: Rob Amick- Gallery Manager Coachella Valley, Cambria #10 Palm Desert: Lululemon PD Depart 4:55pm Segment length: 1.75 Segment Captain: Jeni Van Horn- Public Relations Director, Run with Los Muertos #11 Indian Wells: IW Coffee Depart 5:30pm Segment length: 4.50 Segment Captain: Steven Hernandez--

Mayor, City of Coachella La Quinta Arrive: Live Well Clinic - 78-900 Avenue 47, Ste 102, La Quinta, CA 92253 City Representatives will be on hand to commemorate the exchange at each City’s stop. Run with Los Muertos, a day of the dead themed health and culture event that annually draws hundreds of runners and thousands of visitors to Old Town Coachella.

Who will you run for?

The Por Vida launch will be held at the Live Well Clinic, 78900 Avenue 47 Ste 102, La Quinta, CA 92253 on Thursday, September 21st at 6pm.

Run with Los Muertos is a proud member of CV Days of Los Muertos.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of September 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Psychologists say most people need a scapegoat -- a personification of wickedness and ignorance onto which they can project the unacknowledged darkness in their own hearts. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news: The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to neutralize that reflex and at least partially divest yourself of the need for scapegoats. How? The first thing to do is identify your own darkness with courageous clarity. Get to know it better. Converse with it. Negotiate with it. The more conscientiously you deal with that shadowy stuff within you, the less likely you’ll be to demonize other people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If the weather turns bad or your allies get sad or the news of the world grows even crazier, you will thrive. I’m not exaggerating or flattering you. It’s exactly when events threaten to demoralize you that you’ll have maximum power to redouble your fortitude and effectiveness. Developments that other people regard as daunting will trigger breakthroughs for you.

Your allies’ confusion will mobilize you to manifest your unique visions of what it takes to live a good life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.” declared comedian Steven Wright. My Great Uncle Ned had a different perspective. “If at first you don’t succeed,” he told me, “redefine the meaning of success.” I’m not a fan of Wright’s advice, but Ned’s counsel has served me well. I recommend you try it out, Gemini. Here’s another bit of folk wisdom that might be helpful. Psychotherapist Dick Olney said that what a good therapist does is help her clients wake up from the delusion that they are the image they have of themselves.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): What is home? The poet Elizabeth Corn pondered that question. She then told her lover that home was “the stars on the tip of your tongue, the flowers sprouting from your mouth, the roots entwined in the gaps between your fingers, the ocean echoing inside of your ribcage.”

I offer this as inspiration, Cancerian, since now is a perfect time to dream up your own poetic testimonial about home. What experiences make you love yourself best? What situations bring out your most natural exuberance? What influences feel like gifts and blessings? Those are all clues to the beloved riddle “What is home?”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re most likely to thrive if you weave together a variety of styles and methods. The coming weeks will be a highly miscellaneous time, and you can’t afford to get stuck in any single persona or approach. As an example of how to proceed, I invite you to borrow from both the thoughtful wisdom of the ancient Greek poet Homer and the silly wisdom of the cartoon character Homer Simpson. First, the poet: “As we learn, we must daily unlearn something which it has cost us no small labor and anxiety to acquire.” Now here’s Homer Simpson: “Every time I learn something new, it pushes out something old.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Filmmakers often have test audiences evaluate their products before releasing it to the masses. If a lot of viewers express a particular critique, the filmmaker may make changes, even cutting out certain scenes or altering the ending.

You might want to try a similar tack in the coming weeks, Virgo. Solicit feedback on the new projects and trends you’ve been working on -- not just from anyone, of course, but rather from smart people who respect you. And be sure they’re not inclined to tell you only what you want to hear. Get yourself in the mood to treasure honesty and objectivity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The poet E. E. Cummings said, “To be nobody-but-yourself -- in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else -- means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.” On the other hand, naturalist and writer Henry David Thoreau declared that “We are constantly invited to be who we are,” to become “something worthy and noble.” So which of these two views is correct?

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Is fate aligned against us, working hard to prevent us from knowing and showing our authentic self? Or is fate forever conspiring in our behalf, seducing us to master our fullest expression? I’m not sure if there’s a final, definitive answer, but I can tell you this, Libra: In the coming months, Thoreau’s view will be your predominant truth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “When you do your best, you’re depending to a large extent on your unconscious, because you’re waiting for the thing you can’t think of.” So said Scorpio director Mike Nichols in describing his process of making films.

Now I’m conveying this idea to you just in time for the beginning of a phase I call “Eruptions from Your Unconscious.” In the coming weeks, you will be ripe to receive and make good use of messages from the depths of your psyche. At any other time, these simmering bits of brilliance might remain below the threshold of your awareness, but for the foreseeable future they’ll be bursting through and making themselves available to be plucked.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Author Barbara Ehrenreich has done extensive research on the annals of partying. She says modern historians are astounded by the prodigious amount of time that medieval Europeans spent having fun together.

“People feasted, drank, and danced for days on end,” she writes. Seventeenth-century Spaniards celebrated festivals five months of each year. In 16th-century France, peasants devoted an average of one day out of every four to “carnival revelry.”

In accordance with current astrological omens, you Sagittarians are authorized to match those levels of conviviality in the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Kittens made French Emperor Napoleon III lose his composure. He shook and screamed around them. Butterflies scare actress Nicole Kidman. My friend Allie is frightened by photos of Donald Trump. As for me, I have an unnatural fear of watching reality TV. What about you, Capricorn? Are you susceptible to any odd anxieties or nervous fantasies that provoke agitation?

If so, the coming weeks will be a perfect time to overcome them. Why? Because you’ll be host to an unprecedented slow-motion outbreak of courage that you can use to free yourself from long-standing worries.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “The brain is wider than the sky,” wrote Emily Dickinson. “The brain is deeper than the sea.” I hope you cultivate a vivid awareness of those truths in the coming days, Aquarius. In order to accomplish the improbable tasks you have ahead of you, you’ve got to unleash your imagination, allowing it to bloom to its full power so it can encompass vast expanses and delve down into hidden abysses. Try this visualization exercise: Picture yourself bigger than the planet Earth, holding it tenderly in your hands.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I got an email from a fan of Piscean singer Rihanna. He complained that my horoscopes rarely mention celebrities. “People love astrological predictions about big stars,” he wrote.

“So what’s your problem? Are you too ‘cultured’ to give us what we the people really want? Get off your high horse and ‘lower’ yourself to writing about our heroes. You could start with the lovely, talented, and very rich Rihanna.” I told Rihanna’s fan that my advice for mega-stars is sometimes different from what it is for average folks. For Piscean mega-stars like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ellen Page, and Bryan Cranston, for example, the coming weeks will be a time to lay low, chill out, and recharge. But non-famous Pisceans will have prime opportunities to boost their reputation, expand their reach, and wield a stronger-than-usual influence in the domains they frequent.

Homework: Imagine what your life would be like if you licked your worst fear. Describe this new world to me. Truthrooster@gmail.com ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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BY BRONWYN ISON

TOP FOODS TO HAVE IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR

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t the start of the week I do my best to plan out our meals. One, it saves time. Two, it’s more cost efficient.

Three, it’s fun to learn what you can whip up as a healthy meal. Some may think eating healthy requires to much work and is time consuming.

This can be true. However, don’t you think you deserve to treat your only body with the respect it needs and desires?

Listen, I’m not perfect and I cheat every so often. When I’ve given into temptation it’s not so much that I feel guilty by what I consumed.

Rather, I get an internal feeling that the food or drink I ate simply did not agree with me.

Therefore, this leaves me feeling lethargic.

When you know the difference of feeling good versus not simply by what you eat, it changes your lifestyle choices.

I’ve been gravitating towards alkaline foods. They tend to agree with my body best.

Plus, I feel more energetic (those who know me… may NOT think I need more energy) and healthier overall. I thought I’d share some of my favorite foods. Plus, a yummy recipe to add to your rolodex of recipes.

All are alkalizing to the body and should be enjoyed in moderation: • Asparagus • Avocados • Beets • Broccoli • Brussel Sprouts • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Carrots • Celery • Cucumbers • Kale • Lentils • Onions • Spinach • Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are exceptional for women.

Ladies go for this yummy sweet potato recipe.

• 2 sweet potatoes • ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained • ½ red onion, sliced • 2 cups spinach • 2 avocados, peeled, cored and diced • 1 shallot, minced • 1 lime • handful of cilantro, minced

• pinch of dried red chili flakes • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil • olive oil • salt + pepper PREPARATION 1. Make the sweet potatoes: Heat oven to 400°F. Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato all around. Place the sweet potatoes on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Bake for about 50 minutes, until tender. Let cool.

2. Meanwhile, place a tablespoon of coconut oil and a tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat.

Add the onion and cook for a minute until fragrant. Turn down the heat to a medium low and cook for about 15 minutes until soft and caramelized. Add the black beans and spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about a minute until the spinach is slightly wilted and the beans are warm.

3. To make the guacamole: Place the shallot, chili flakes, cilantro and avocado in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the juice of half a lime. (Save the other half to serve). Mash with a fork until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Bring it all together: Place a slit through the top of the sweet potatoes and push them down so a bit of the meat is exposed. Season flesh with salt and pepper and half a tablespoon of coconut oil on each. Top with the black bean spinach mixture and the guacamole.

Our bodies are our temple. Take care of you the best you can and know how to do. You only get one chance to do it right. Here’s to you happy belly and good health.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga and www.BronwynIson.com (online yoga Classes for Overall Wellness and Balanced Living. www.e-volveyoga.com.

760-564-YOGA (9642) Recipe courtesy of MindBodyGreen.com.

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

UPDATE ON E-CIGARETTES

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re E-cigarettes effective in quitting smoking?

We don’t really know at this point. There are several small studies that suggest electronic cigarettes are just as effective as the nicotine patch, but the majority of the studies show the opposite.

What is an E-cigarette?

A battery powered device that simulates smoking but without the use of tobacco. The E-cigarettes use a small heating element to vaporize a nicotine solution into an aerosol mist. The mist is then inhaled, thus providing the same satisfaction one would get from smoking an ordinary cigarette but without taking in the dangerous cancer causing tar from tobacco.

If E-cigarettes don’t use tobacco, what is in them?

E-cigs typically contain three main ingredients: nicotine, propylene glycol and some type of flavoring.

Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant.

It has been associated with cardiovascular disease, an impaired immune system and birth defects Propylene glycol is a synthetic liquid added to foods, cosmetics and some medicines. It absorbs water and helps products stay moist. It can be found in things people eat, such as cakes, soft drinks and salad dressings. It can also be found in things we apply to our bodies such as in soaps, shampoos and deodorants.

The flavoring available appears to be limitless, which has added to the appeal of electronic cigarettes. One can vape a cotton candy flavor and then try the bubblegum flavor the next time.

Who is using E-cigarettes?

National surveys indicate that e-cigarettes are the most widely used tobacco products among U.S. high school students, more than regular cigarettes.

According to the CDC and a survey by

Prevention’s National Health, about 40% of 18-24 year olds have never smoked regular cigarettes before using e-cigarettes. We don’t yet know if this population is starting early on nicotine dependence or will transition to regular cigarettes.

Are E-cigarettes safe?

At this point in time, we don’t really know. Since E-cigarettes are relatively new, there are no long term studies available revealing their hazards. What has been shown is that nicotine is highly addictive and can be harmful. We don’t know the long term effects of inhaling propylene glycol. Yes it is in foods that we eat, but many things can be safely eaten but can damage the lungs if inhaled. You can eat flour for example, but flour can cause lung damage when inhaled.

If using E-cigarettes is a pathway to quitting cigarette smoking, like the nicotine patch or nicotine gum, then they may have benefit. But, the use of the nicotine patch or gum is not meant to be forever, so E-cigs probably shouldn’t be used for an extended period either. Until their effect on long term health has been studied more, I would be very cautious with them and wouldn’t recommend E-cigarettes unless it can help you quit smoking.

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

VOLLEY FOR SUCCESS

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ver lose steam trying to accomplish your goals? I can relate. In fact, at times individuals I coach come to sessions complaining of failure due to a lack of enthusiasm. It’s not unusual to experience waning motivation. Getting back on track requires some introspection and perhaps some inspiration.

Recently I received a lesson in motivation from a 12 year old. Ever watch a youth prepare for sport tryouts? I observed my pre-teen niece in competition for the volleyball team. Aisalynn is a self-motivated student who sets the bar high without any coaching from her parents.

My niece was partially motivated by setting her own goal. No one suggested she become part of the volleyball team.

In order to accomplish any goal, the proper tools are required. Aisalynn solved this challenge by using funds from her savings to purchase a volleyball and knee pads.

Two learning curves were involved. My niece was new to the tryout process and had never really played the sport. I watched as she took every step in stride. Each night during a week of learning how to play at school, she spent as much time as possible practicing her skills. She dedicated herself to a simple pattern of doing the daily work.

Following Aisalynn’s example, the first question you might consider is ownership. Is

this something you truly want to accomplish, or are you doing what someone else feels is in your best interest? If you are not totally committed and excited about the goal, you are wasting your time. My advice, scratch it from your list.

Another test of commitment is investment.

Perhaps you are pining for a promotion but need to upgrade your skills to be a true contender.

If you are not willing to plunk down your hard earned cash for self development, your chances of success are nil.

Beyond being invested in your goal mentally and financially, you can renew your motivation by creating a solid plan. In the words of Tom Landry, “Setting a goal is not the main thing.

It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.” Aisalynn was committed to a daily plan and her plan worked.

She made the team.

Take another look at your action plan. Does it include milestones anchored with specific dates for completion? If not, make some tweaks to get back on track.

A final suggestion, utilize the tryout mentality for motivation. Invest in yourself, do the work, follow the plan and you will never have to worry about making the team.

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

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CALLING ALL NURSES AND DOCTORS..

IT’S TIME TO CRACK THE BOOKS ON CANNABIS his article is addressed to the receive Medicare or MediCal monies cannot

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nurses and doctors out there. It is time for them to get ahead of the curve on medicinal cannabis (MC). There are 900,000 legal MC patients in the US as of March 2016, 758,607 of those users reside in California.

The excuse of not being taught in medical, nursing, or pharmaceutical school with textbooks on cannabis is now a very weak argument. Even though the endocannabinoid system (ECS) was discovered in 1998 in all mammals and cannabis was in the medical books in the 1880’s, medical professionals are lax in keeping up with their related continuing education courses. Learning about the science of this plant is no less important than learning about the fifty new drugs the FDA has approved in 2017.

MC is a specialty. Soon college graduates will present wondering what happened to the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boomers who continue to learn by anecdotal reports from their patients. That is not how to incorporate evidence based research into our practice.

Most of the research was and still is on mice since the federal law prohibits research on humans, unlike research on other drugs. Can you imagine the surprises discovered when we research the effects of MC on humans instead of mice?

Next month Medical Cannabis, a textbook for physicians and nurses by Gregory Smith MD, MPH will be released.

Hopefully this book will become required reading in medical and nursing colleges. Dr. Smith is involved in biosynthetic research on cannabis which involves using the fermentation of yeast in the manufacturing of drugs. Biosynthetic research is not synthetic research, it has nothing to do with the prohibition of the plant so can be tested on humans.

Marinol or its generic, dronabinol, is a synthetic form of cannabinoid developed for treatment of nausea and vomiting.

This synthetic was researched on mice. It proved inferior with humans who smoked the marijuana plant. A biosynthetic drug, sprayed under the tongue will be released in the next month, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Pharmaceuticals are not stopping their research.

Nurses have an easier path to educate patients and the public since teaching medications is within the nurse’s scope of practice. Nursing colleges now need to teach students the ECS as part of advanced microbiology classes. If your nurse is against cannabis, ask for a nurse who does not object. Share this article.

Medical records in institutions that

prescribe or dispense cannabis or their monies will be denied, but educating the use of MC is no different than educating on other supplements or vitamins the patient is ingesting.

Physicians ordering MC in private institutions, allows residents who are paying privately the ability to continue taking a MC they have obtained legally in the State of CA. Emergency room nurses can be effective in treating a patient with CBD who comes in with signs and symptoms of being “high”. CBD is a very effective antidote to THC. We dream of the day when ER’s and paramedics carry CBD instead of Naloxone.

Cannabis when taken in very high doses, can interfere with the metabolism of certain drugs. Classes such as benzodiazepines, SSRI’s, anticoagulants, or antipsychotics are affected by the metabolism of CYP450.

That same prohibition of grapefruit applies to cannabis. These drugs may need to be reduced because cannabis enhances their effects. Cannabis users should never stop their pharmaceuticals cold turkey without the advice from their MD as a rebound reaction can occur requiring a higher dose of the Norco, antihistamine, or steroid when the drug is resumed.

In summary nurses preform an invaluable service when they refer patients to reliable websites for education on cannabis, join a site to become certified in cannabis, and direct patients to a reliable health professional who can assist in choosing a product. Nurses should learn from the science of this medicinal drug not from their patient’s anecdotal experience.

Google greenflower, leafy, Realm of Caring, Cannabis MD, and Women Grow Leadership 2017, for more information.

Direct questions related to medical cannabis use to hilruth@gmail.com

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