Coachella Valley Weekly - October 18 to October 24, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 31 by CV Weekly

coachellavalleyweekly.com • October 18 to October 24, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 31

RM Chamber Block Party

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Broken Glass Awards

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MoZaiq

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Drop Mob

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Nick Oliveri

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October 18 to October 24, 2018

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WORKING ON OUR NIGHT MOVES INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT BRINGS YOU ‘SHOTS IN THE NIGHT’ BY TRICIA WITKOWER

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

eason is back in full swing in the Coachella Valley, the winter residents have returned, and there’s no lack of activities to keep you busy during the day in this beautiful desert. Once the sun goes down, there’s much to choose from as well. With a lively music scene and so much delicious cuisine, nightlife in the valley is more exciting than ever. Indian Wells Golf Resort has a social experience, Shots In the Night, that combines the best activities the desert has to offer into one

fun-filled night out with friends. Shots In the Night combines golf, food and drink, music, and fun on a beautiful property and is the first golf entertainment amenity of its kind in the Coachella Valley. This Top Golf-style experience offers a variety of games participants can play. Perfect for both groups and individuals, the driving range has large, colorful targets that light up and make noises when you hit them. The nine-hole putting course has computer-generated lasers that will

project games like horse, golf darts, and bocce onto the green. For only $40 an hour, up to six people can book a stall or green to play under the stars, with seven greens and twelve hitting cages, accommodating many groups. However, due to popularity, it’s still wise to make a reservation. Hotel package guests playing golf are able to book a year in advance. Hotel guests have access two weeks in advance and the general public can book one week in advance. Reservations are only for the first hour of each night, so when a group is having a great time and wants to extend their rental, they won’t have to leave due to other reservations waiting. To reserve, interested parties can go online to book or call. For those who decide their night plans on the fly – no worries. If no green or hitting cage is available, there is a waiting list which people can call and be added to before they even arrive. Guests check in at the back of the clubhouse, where they’ll be told how long their wait will be. The wait can be part of the fun, as while they’re waiting they can order great continue to page 5

CONTENTS Indian Wells Golf Resort Brings You 'Shots In The Night'.............................. 3 Rancho Mirage Chamber Block Party... 5 Breaking the 4th Wall - TheSugar Witch... 6 "Men Dancing" at Mary Pickford.......... 6 LGBTQ - Diversity Mural ........................ 7 Broken Glass Awards............................. 7 MoZaiq - Rootsy Roots........................... 8 Sticky Fest - Drop Mob........................... 8 Desert Legend Series - Nick Oliveri...... 9 Consider This - Meshell Ndegeocello... 10 Art Scene - PS Writer's Guild................ 11 Pet Place................................................ 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife ................... 14-15 Good Grub - Alkobar............................ 16 Screeners ............................................. 18 Book Review........................................ 19 Safety Tips ............................................ 19 Haddon Libby ...................................... 21 Dale Gribow.......................................... 21 Brewtality............................................. 22 Sports Scene......................................... 22 Awaken with Lizzy & Aimee................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit.............................. 23 Free Will Astrology.............................. 24 Life & Career Coach............................. 24

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SHOTS IN THE DARK continued from page 3

food and drink, listen to music, and can go up to Vue Grille and Bar to wait at the bar with a restaurant pager. Whether you’re a scratch golfer or a novice, the Shots In the Night experience is fun for all. It doesn’t require the same time commitment as a round of golf and is welcoming and accommodating to all skill levels. Said Matt Balestreri, Director of Night Golf at Indian Wells Golf Resort, “I have personally played numerous games with all levels of golfers and adjusted the

level to beginner, intermediate, and expert, and it was incredibly fun and competitive for all.” The targets on the driving range will vary from 40 to 150 yards, giving golfers of all levels a chance to enjoy themselves. As delicious as it is fun, the experience also features the introduction of the Indian Wells Food Truck, which serves breakfast, lunch, and a special evening menu. Players can enjoy such tasty dishes as short rib grilled cheese and ahi poke cones and will have a large selection of beer, wine and

liquor to wash it down with. This food truck addition, new to Indian Wells Golf Resort this fall, provides golfers with such delicious foodie fare as acai bowls, chicken and waffle cones, and bacon jalapeño mac & cheese as well as specialty cocktails served in glow cups. For less adventurous eaters, the truck has classic items such as burgers and hot dogs. Grab five of your favorite friends and head to Indian Wells Golf Resort, located at 44500 Indian Wells Lane in Indian Wells, and get ready for a night of golf, drinks and

food, music, and fun! As Director of Sales and Marketing, Michael Tebbetts, says, “As the center of our ‘campus’ with four hotels, we’re always looking for fun things for visitors to do during off-peak hours. There are a lot of golf simulators out there, but I haven’t seen anything in a setting like this – outdoors and on a real putting green. We’re looking forward to providing this opportunity to our guests.” Private parties can be booked by contacting Syndee Tucker, the Event Sales Manager, at (760) 834-3831 or email stucker@iwgr.com.

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RANCHO MIRAGE CHAMBER ANNOUNCES

2ND ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY T

he Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce will host their 2nd annual Block Party event on Tuesday, October 23 from 5-8 p.m. The Chamber’s parking lot will be transformed into an exciting special event venue with a live radio broadcast, DJ, and huge prize giveaways including a cruise. Attendees will be treated to scrumptious food prepared by 7 grill masters along with a beer and wine garden. Wristbands will be sold at the event: $10 food; $10 drinks. Kids are invited to enjoy the Children’s Zone presented by the Children’s Discovery Museum. A Pet Adopt-A-Thon by Animal Samaritans will also be underway, giving families a chance to provide a forever home for a new family member. “This promises to be a spectacular evening

of fun for the whole family, and a chance to meet and greet local members of The Chamber and discover the various businesses and services available in their community,” said Jim Murdock, Store Director of PIRCH and Chair of The Rancho Mirage Chamber Board. “Our first Block Party was so well received that it was certain we should host another one this year. People are still talking about it. This year it will be even bigger and better.” The event is presented by the City of Rancho Mirage, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa, and PIRCH The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Block Party will be located at 71905 Highway 111 in the parking lot behind PIRCH and in front of the Chamber office. For more information go to: RanchoMirageChamber.com.

October 18 to October 24, 2018

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A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘THE SUGAR WITCH’

nce in an eon, a stage play will be so incredible and so impactful that it leaves you reeling with images and dialogue still pounding against your brain long after the curtain has come down. Such is the case with the Desert Rose Playhouse’s production of Nathan Sanders’ drama, “The Sugar Witch.” In the style of Tennessee Williams, this is a drama that unfolds in shocking splinters that shatter across the stage and penetrates the psyche. The audience is cast as helpless bystanders witnessing a hurricane that is blowing each character’s life apart. I don’t remember the last time I saw a play, (that is not a polished Broadway show,) so absolutely incredible. The Sugar Witch, truly defines why I love theatre. I was mesmerized by every nuance of this show and even now find myself struggling to articulate how wonderful this play is. Southern, gothic, drama sets the stage for the Bean family, living under an ancient curse in the Florida swamps. Generations of family secrets haunt the Beans and every moment of this story will have you holding your breath to see what comes next. Leanna Rodgers, as Sisser Bean, gives an award winning performance. Rodgers gives one of the most phenomenal and unparalleled performances I have ever seen on any stage of any size. She defines crazy in a whole new light and will pull you in from the moment she speaks her first line of dialogue. Kimberly Cole (Annabelle, The Sugar Witch) weaves potions and spells and is the glue holding this shattered family together. A

star-crossed love pulled her into the middle of this family drama and Cole, does not disappoint in her exceptional performance of this wise and tragic character. Moses Bean, (Jacob Samples) a young, normal and earnest guy is doing his best to be the caretaker and breadwinner, but upon meeting the likeable and compassionate Kelly Peak (Hank Hartley,) Moses’ virginal life seems to at last found love, if only the ongoing horrors of the family curse will let him go. Samples and Hartley have wonderful chemistry and you will find yourself rooting for them from the moment this ‘gentleman caller,’ pulls up in his hearse. Ruth Ann Meeks, (April Mejia) in her crazed and unrequited pursuit of Moses Bean, unleashes the final chapter in this drama and pushes the Bean’s teetering edge of sanity right over the cliff. This entire cast of actors was so authentic and genuine in their dysfunction, that not a single one of them ever allowed the audience to avert their eyes from the oncoming crash. Even Tim McIntosh’s brief presence as Brother Meeks, Ruth Ann’s volatile sibling, was breathtaking in his raw and provocative performance. I especially loved the integration of gay characters into a story that was not about ‘being gay,’ but rather an exceptionally wellwritten script that featured characters who happen to be gay. Every element of this production was top notch and professional. Toby Griffin’s set was spectacular. It was a character all on it’s own with the wooden porch serving as the center

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BREAKING THE4TH WALL

PHOTOS BY TIM McINTOSH

of this drama. I will admit that I frequently take lighting for granted, but when it’s this good, it’s impossible not to notice the valuable contributions Phil Murphy’s lighting design made to the show. Bravo to Robbie Wayne who has taken the controls of the Desert Rose Playhouse with a bang! His selection of this incredible script, skilled direction, producing and even sound design for The Sugar Witch, has brought desert theatre to new professional heights. This is a show that will resonate long after the curtain drops. I can’t emphasize strongly enough that if you love good theatre, go see the

“MEN DANCING,” A MULTI-MEDIA PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY MALE DANCERS AND FINE ART SILENT AUCTION

An Agnes Pelton Society/ 501c3 non-profit arts advocacy Fundraiser WHERE: Mary Pickford Theater, 36850 Pickfair St., Cathedral City, 92234 WHEN: Thursday, November 8, 2018 Silent auction reception—6-7:30pm Dance concert—7:30-8:45pm TICKETS: $25, $30 & $50 Available online at www.DPlaceEntertainment.com MEDIA CONTACT: Simeon Den, 310-8016538, simeonden@gmail.com Men Dancing is a dance concert of solos and duets by professional male dancers formerly with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, original shows from the Broadway productions, and Hip Hop Performance Art backgrounds. The featured artists include Marvin Tunney (Ailey Co.), Douglas Graham (Bob Fosse dancer), Peter Espiritu (Tau Dance Theater), Joshua King (Ailey School) , Josiah Ihem (CSUB), Simeon Den and guest performer, Yuka Fukuda (Alvin Ailey Repertory Dance Co.). The multi-media production includes live music, original choreography, and video art projected on the full, wide-screen of the commercial movie theater. Simeon Den, producer and featured dancer of Men Dancing was trained at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center (NYC) in ballet and the Martha Graham and Lester Horton modern dance techniques. He performed internationally in prominent modern dance companies and on Broadway in the original Stephen Sondheim musical,

“Pacific Overtures,” and the “King & I” with Yul Brynner. He has worked with entertainment luminaries including Lena Horne, Shirley MacLaine and choreographers Jerome Robbins, Gower Champion, and Michael Kidd. He co-directed the Den/Takazawa Dance Group and school in Hawaii for two decades before moving to Los Angeles and reinventing himself as a fine art photographer. Den is the owner of Simeon Den Gallery/ Fine & Temple Arts in Cathedral City, where he produces provocative and diverse art exhibits by off-the-main-path visual artists, hosts symposia on New Art and artists, avant garde dance performances, and teaches yoga and meditation. There will be a pre-show reception and silent auction of fine art photography held at 6-7:30 in the mezzanine of the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City. The performance begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online a www.DPlaceEntertainment.com Information at 760-459-3564. Men Dancing is a fundraiser for the arts advocacy, Agnes Pelton Society, a 501c3 arts and arts education non-profit, whose mission is to support the legacy of the American Modernist painter and former Cathedral City resident, Agnes Lawrence Pelton, by supporting local artists, providing free arts education opportunities for children and annually gifting scholarships to graduating Cathedral City High School art students.

Desert Rose Playhouse’s production of Nathan Sander’s, “The Sugar Witch.” “The Sugar Witch,” is running through October 28, 2018 at The Desert Rose Playhouse located at 69-620 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. For Reservations: (760) 202-3000 - www. desertroseplayhouse.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org wwwpalmspringstheatre.com

THEATRE

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October 18 to October 24, 2018

THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DESERT CARE NETWORK,

TO HOST OFFICIAL UNVEILING OF LOCAL ARTIST’S MURAL CELEBRATING LGBTQ DIVERSITY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY

he formal ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place Friday, November 2, 2018 from 12:00pm to 12:30pm at The Center’s new home at 1301 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. The featured installation is the work of recognized Coachella Valley artist, Juan-Manuel Alonso and showcases five androgynous dancers – each representing colors from the transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual and non-binary/queer flags respectively – surrounded by white

peace doves. “In my work I want to have a subconscious message – something of freedom and a message of liberation,” says Alonso. “It’s about love, equality, oneness and openness. I’m sending out positivity to counter the negativity.” Desert Care Network commissioned the mural in support of The Center’s 2016 Capital Campaign and gave Alonso full artistic license to create a piece honoring our community. “Desert Care Network is pleased to support The Center’s new home through the

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LGBTQ

installation of this beautiful mural celebrating the diversity in our desert communities,” offers Michelle Finey, Chief Executive Officer of Desert Care Network. “We are honored JuanManuel Alonso has chosen to incorporate Desert Regional Medical Center’s El Mirador Tower in his tribute to Palm Springs.” “The Center is honored to receive such generous support from Tenet Healthcare’s Desert Care Network,” adds Brian Rix, Board Chair, LGBT Community Center of the Desert. “We are thrilled to be home to this mural by Juan-Manuel Alonso. I believe all who have the benefit of witnessing it, will be joyfully inspired to live their most beautiful and authentic expression.” The mural unveiling ribbon-cutting is a free event open to the public and leads off a host of Pride Weekend events and activities.

PALM SPRINGS WOMEN IN FILM & TV PROUDLY PRESENT

THE 10TH ANNUAL 2018 BROKEN GLASS GALA AWARDS LUNCHEON

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SURPRISE HONOREE BEVERLY D’ANGELO

et your daytime Hollywood glam ready for the Palm Springs Women in Film & TV 10th Annual Broken Glass Awards Luncheon fundraiser to honor extraordinary women who have broken through the glass ceiling, paving the way for others in entertainment, arts and philanthropy. Stroll the red carpet in style with celebrities and familiar faces amid lights, cameras, paparazzi and a whole lot of action. This year, the Co-Chairs are Elaine Church and DeAnn Lubell. We are proud to present our 2018 BGA Honorees: Actress Beverly D’Angelo, actress Sharon Stone, Entertainer Kaye Ballard, Author Sue Cameron, Non-Profit founder Selby Dunham, and actress Elizabeth McLaughlin. WHEN: Monday, November 5, 2018 TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage COST: General Ticket – $100.00 or Table of 10 – $1,000.00 (A reserved table for 10 guests) CONTACT: Tel: 760-238-0306 • Email: office@pswift.org

ABOUT THE HONOREES: Beverly D’Angelo, known to be one of the most down-to-earth movie stars, gained fame in the beloved comedy National Lampoon’s Vacation and the following three sequels, as well as appearing in countless movies, television and Broadway roles. Sharon Stone is a Golden Globe (“Casino”) and EMMY winner (“The Practice”), and Career Achievement Winner from AARP Movies for Grownups. She is best known for “Basic Instinct” and her philanthropic efforts for AmfAR and many other humanitarian efforts. Kaye Ballard has

been entertaining for seven decades, a singing funny girl of TV, nightclubs and musical stage (“Funny Girl”). Sue Cameron, known for her decades as a journalist with the Hollywood Reporter, is also the author of “Hollywood Secrets and Scandals,” “Hope, Healing and Help for Survivors of Sexual Abuse: A FaithBased Journey to Healing” and “Love, Sex and Murder.” Selby Dunham is the founder of Bighorn BAM, a non-profit organization that has raised millions of dollars for cancer care for the Coachella Valley. Elizabeth McLaughlin, PSWIFT’s “Rising Star” honoree,

has been seen in “Betrayal” (ABC), “Hand of God” (Amazon) and “Pretty Little Liars” (ABC Family). PSWIFT created the Broken Glass Awards to honor women who have “broken through the glass ceiling” in film, television, the arts and philanthropy to pave the way for others to follow. Each year the BGA’s honor four or five women who have distinguished themselves as wonderful examples and successful pioneers in our industry. Over the years they have honored a truly distinguished group of women in our industry and community!

October 18 to October 24, 2018

LOCAL MUSIC

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DESERT REGGAE ARTISTS MOZAIQ RELEASE THEIR FIRST EVER SINGLE,“ROOTSY ROOTS”

hen it comes to reggae in the desert there is little doubt that the crusade has remained fluid thanks to artists like Desert Rhythm Project, Higher Heights, Irie Junctions and Tribe-O. Concurrently, the Coachella Valley music scene has become its most vibrant and reggae will once again be at the forefront Friday October 19, 2018 when Roots Reggae ringleaders’ moZaiq release their first single “Rootsy Roots” featuring mega-producer E.N Young and Polynesian Reggae artist Innavision. moZaiq is composed of Marc Diaz (lead vocals, harmonica), Noel Morin, Jr. (drums background vocals), Daniel Torres (guitar), Dub Wallace (bass), Thomas Ebert (keyboards/synthesizer), Ryan Kerr (keyboards), and Brandon “Taco” Jones (percussion). Coachella Valley Weekly sought out moZaiq to find out more about their new music and upcoming EP release. CVW: How is the band feeling about the new moZaiq music that’s about to be released? First Rootsy Roots” then the rest of the EP. moZaiq: “We’re definitely very excited and eager to see how well our music is received. We’re very proud of these songs and the work that went into writing and arranging them. The message in the music is always our main focus, and these songs ALL make a very strong statement about who we are, and what we want to say.” CVW: How would you define the moZaiq sound to new listeners? moZaiq: “Honestly, that’s a hard one. While foundationally we try to keep our beats and rhythm flows straight up “roots” i.e. traditional

STICKYFEST

unk-Metal masters Drop Mob will be performing on November 10, 2018 at STICKY FEST at The Palms located in 29 Palms with fellow desert rockers Throw the Goat, Sticky Doll, Sleazy Cortez, Brain Vat, Mega Sun, Instigator, The Wastedeads, Generic Response, Drop Mob, Ormus. The DirtBays Satanic Johnny and UU. The allages event is outdoors and offers free camping. Tickets can be purchased for $12 now at accelevents.com or $15 at the door. Members of the military and children under 16 with parent receive free admission with identification. Drop Mob is based out of Indio, California and is the collection of Gabe Perez on vocals, Dave Burk (DRB) on lead guitar, Steven Zepeda on bass and John Camacho on drums. Coachella Valley Weekly caught up with the Mob in anticipation of their performance at Stickyfest. CVW: What have you guys been up to? Perez: “We took a little time off to take care of some personal stuff but were back at it again! During our time off we’ve been working on new music.” Burk: “We’ve been working on an EP and looking forward to performing live. I’m releasing a solo EP of instrumentals under the DRB name. DRB is my alter ego name as my

BY NOE GUTIERREZ

Album art by Fernanda N. Pareja

reggae rhythm; drums, bass and rhythm “skank,” it’s the other sounds that we layer on top that I think set us apart from other reggae bands. We’ve heard that we have a “CaliReggae” sound, “fusion,” “alternative reggae,” “Reggae Soul” and even “Island Reggae”. We really don’t know how we’d describe or categorize our music, all we know is that it is 100 percent us and truly organic. We really just write and create music that sounds good to us, without restricting ourselves to fitting in to any particular category.” Mozaiq has become one of the premiere and pure reggae artists in the Coachella Valley. What has and what will it take in the future to move your music beyond the windmills? moZaiq: “We’re very grateful and happy with where we are at the moment, but we have maximum respect for our brothers and sisters of the local reggae bands here in the Coachella Valley and ALL the musicians and artists from here. We are so beyond proud just to be a part of this amazing music scene here. As far as getting our music out, we’re hoping the reception to our EP in December is strong and we have a lot of shows we’re lining up out of the valley in early 2019 to promote it. Stay tuned!” CVW: We’ve had conversations about the “Desert Reggae” movement and the way the CV music scene is diverse yet a continued struggle. What do you feel has to happen for community members to step up their support for desert artists? moZaiq: “I think it’s getting a little better, and I do see a lot of devout music and art lovers across the valley coming out and supporting local art. But, I just think perhaps people in this

community are so accustomed to the Coachella Valley being the venue and destination for the world’s biggest names in entertainment, from the music and film festivals, to the huge concerts and performances that the casinos pull in, perhaps it’s easy to lose sight that there is an amazing, thriving music and art scene right here in our own backyard.” CVW: What are the short-term goals for Mozaiq? moZaiq: “Short-term goals for us are to promote our upcoming EP and really hone our sound and live performance. We have a lot of work to do, to play at the high level we’re setting for ourselves. Additionally, we’re currently writing our next batch of songs for a full-length album we’re looking to get out by Spring 2019.” CVW: Tell us about the recording process, E.N Young, Roots Musician Records and having your music forever etched in history. moZaiq: “Working with Brother E.N has been an amazing experience every time we’re in the studio with him. He just gets us and is so

DROP MOB – PUT IN POWER AGAIN

regular name is quite boring. The music will be all things I love from tacos to shredding guitar acrobatics; short and sweet.” What are your thoughts about Stickyfest? Zepeda: “It’s frickin’ bad ass and awesome! I’m glad that someone is stepping up to the plate for the local scene to engage our talent. Stickyfest could be the start of many more. I’m excited to attend and play with all the amazing bands that will be there.” Perez: “There’s a lot of talent throughout the valley and a variety of styles. There are festivals for almost all genres except metal here in the desert. Thanks to Greg Gendron of Sticky Doll for setting up a festival that will feature Nu Metal to Punk. All the bands playing Stickyfest are talented bad-asses and

we’re all gonna tear shit up!” Drop Mob was nominated for ‘Best Metal Band’ at the 2018 Coachella Valley Music Awards. What makes Drop Mob significant? Perez: “I write all my own lyrics. They all come from my life experiences. We share these experiences live in a little more aggressive manner. We want to see the crowd bobbing and moshing if they feel it. We also hope to have them singing along to our songs.” Perez: “Dave and Steve are two of the quietest bad-asses on the scene; same with John our drummer. They are my total opposite. I’m the talker.” Zepeda: “David is the mad scientist of music composers/guitarists. I’ve known David

in tune with what we’re trying to achieve with our sound. He has truly been a mentor and provided us a great deal of guidance about the industry. Roots Musician Records feels like a family to be honest and we’re humbled to be a part of it.” CVW: Any final message to your fans? moZaiq: “Love and Grace to our family, fans and supporters! And ALL Glory to the Most High Almighty Father. One Love from moZaiq.” “Rootsy Roots” Review: “Rootsy Roots” is absolute roots reggae. The band is at its best with its soulful sway and polymorphic instrumentation. At its essence, ‘Roots Reggae’ represents the spiritual side of Rastafari honoring God/Jah and the struggle that people go through. moZaiq have found a home here and the hours and days invested in the music can be heard. The bass line renders you unconscious so that the other elements of the song can be liberated. The vocals of E.N Young and Innavision accompany Diaz’s vocal triumphantly and flow flawlessly. “Rootsy Roots” is all-encompassing and is quintessential moZaiq music. It includes all the qualities moZaiq have become known for and the privilege lies in the paramount part they play in creating the new sub-genre, Desert Reggae. For more info: mozaiqmusic.com rootsmusician.com UPCOMING SHOWS: 10/19 – Tack Room Tavern – Indio, CA (11th Annual Concert for Autism) 11/16 – Neil’s Lounge – Indio, CA 12/1 – 710 Beach Club – San Diego, CA

BY NOE GUTIERREZ

since he worked at the video store. When we met up our conversations were always about music. He was doing his thing and I was doing my thing as far as the music scene at the time and I think at one point we jammed-out one time. I always thought one day we would jam again and years later here we are.” In 2018 Drop Mob paired up with local rap and hip-hop artist 2Toxic for the bonus track “Set It Off” from the album Focuz. The song is available on iTunes. For more info: www.reverbnation.com/DropMob5 soundcloud.com/drop-mob Upcoming shows: 11/10 – Twenty Nine Palms, CA – STICKY FEST – The Palms

DESERT LEGENDSERIES

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BY JASON HALL

A HEART TO HEART CHAT WITH NICK OLIVERI

ick Oliveri is a person who needs no introduction. This man is sure to have made an impact on you in some way, whether personally or musically. He’s a multitalented musician, and simultaneously a wild man and one of the most humble people you’ll ever have the chance to meet. Nick got his start as a money making musician early in life. As a youngster, he was part of the earliest days of Kyuss, first as guitarist, then taking over bass duties for Chris Cockrell very early on. During a Kyuss tour opening for The Dwarves, Nick became good friends with the guys in The Dwarves. After leaving Kyuss prior to “Sky Valley,” Nick ended up joining The Dwarves as their bassist under the moniker, Rex Everything. This is a relationship which still exists, 25 years later. In 1997, Nick formed his other still standing band, Mondo Generator. Mondo Generator has to take a minor hiatus due to another little-known band at the time, Queens of the Stone Age. From 1998 until 2004, Nick was a full-time member of QOTSA and appeared on the first three albums. While not actually playing on the self-titled first QOTSA album, he appeared in a voicemail on the last song. For Rated R and Songs For The Deaf, Nick has a much bigger part playing bass, writing some music, and even singing on different parts of the albums. Mondo Generator was active during Nick’s tenure as QOTSA bassist, but barely. In 2004, after Nick’s departure from QOTSA, Nick became fully involved with Mondo Generator and various other bands. Nick has played on tons of artists’ albums including Turbonegro, Masters of Reality, Eagles of Death Metal, Svetlanas, Mark Lanegan, Blootclot, and many others. Nick also plays live consistently throughout the year with many bands. The Dwarves are wrapping up a world tour supporting their latest release, Take Back The Night. Mondo Generator is gearing up to record a new album and play their first show in 2 years for The Hellions’ vicennial celebration at The Hood on October 28, with a possible New Year’s Eve show at a super secret location. Nick is also playing his Death Acoustic sets anytime he can fit it into his busy schedule. On a personal note, this interview was one of the hardest I’ve done. Nick has been a major influence on me since the early days. The past two years, Nick and I have become good friends. Tell the 20-year-old me I’d be friends with Nick Oliveri, and I would have laughed at the idea of being a friend of one of my musical hero’s. One would think interviewing a friend would be easy, but it turned into what we normally do, just a chat amongst friends. Because of this, the interview May at times seem like we are rambling. We are. At times it may seem like stuff was edited out. It was. Forgive me if this proves to be a tough read. I promise, it is worth it. It’s fun and insightful in the sense of seeing who the real Nick Oliveri is. Coachella Valley Weekly: How did you get to where you are now with Death Acoustic? Nick Oliveri: “Well, I’ve played in all these

bands. I play in a lot of different bands all at the same time. A lot of these guys have kids. I don’t. This is why I have the time to do what I do. If nobody had kids in even just one of these bands, I’d probably only be in one band. We’d be touring and recording all the time. With kids you want to stay home. I get it. I kinda chose not to have kids because I want to play in bands. Death Acoustic is my kid. When my friends are with their kids, I’m with mine. It’s cool. I meet more people playing acoustic than with a band. I’m the only guy there. I talk to everybody. It takes a long time sometimes, but if somebody stays there until the end, I’m more than willing to talk to them. With a band, the manager has us a little more sheltered. They feel they need to act like security, though I’ve never needed security in my whole life. That’s a long way of saying I do it because it keeps me busy.” CVW: What material are you playing? Oliveri: “I can play my own songs, and I can play other people’s songs who most people didn’t think could be played acoustic. It started with punk rock songs. I wanted to prove they were well written songs. A well written song can be played in any genre. Like Bob Marley’s “I Shot The Sheriff.” Clapton did it. People often argue that punk rock songs aren’t good songs. Yeah they are… they can even be played acoustic. These are real songs and great artists. I do my songs too. A lot of songs I write are written on acoustic. That’s the bare bones of the songs. If I like the song and can get behind it and feel it, I’ll play it. A lot of people ask me to play more of my songs. It’s funny because I think a lot of my songs come across better with a band behind them. I’m sure most of the people whose songs I cover think their songs sound better with a band behind them too.” CVW: Currently, you’re touring with The Dwarves with Death Acoustic thrown in the middle of it all and a sprinkle of Mondo Generator. When do you take a break? Oliveri: “Not often. There was one time I

October 18 to October 24, 2018

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was doing Bl’ast, Mondo, Moistboys, Dwarves, and throwing Death Acoustic in-between those tours. I was so tired. I even doublebooked Mondo Generator. I had to haul ass from Orange County to Indio. You were there…” CVW: You literarily walked in plugged in your bass and played! Oliveri: “It was hard. I broke some speeding laws to get there for sure. Risked my life hauling ass in that El Camino. It’s hard. In my head, ‘I can do that show no problem,’ then I look at a calendar. It was bound to happen sooner or later. That was the only time though in all these years.” CVW: The Dwarves have you incredibly busy. Oliveri: “I’m lucky that Blag (Dahlia) has kept me busy for so long. I’m grateful. It is slowing down a little which is good for Mondo Generator. We are gonna lay down some tracks for a new album. It’s good. People want to see you live, but it’s better if you’re touring on something. I think we may do a pay what you want digital with the new Mondo. We’ll definitely print some stuff up for the road. We’ll have a limited edition vinyl. There are people out there who have bought every release. They deserve a free record every once in a while.” CVW: I get your records shipped to me for a guy in England, Tomasz (Ligocki). He has everything you’ve ever played on. Oliveri: “That guy has things I don’t have and didn’t know existed. He brought a DJ box of records and I signed everyone. He brought me a leather sleeve for the Rex Everything Dwarves album. It was great. He put a lot of time into it. I know how hard it is to stitch leather. He had to be doing that forever. He deserves a free Mondo album. He’ll buy the LP I’m sure. If I had a dude like that in every town, I’d be rich.” CVW: I’m shocked you signed them all. Your signature is not a scribble. You sign your whole name legibly. You are incredibly humble. You and Mike Pygmie are some of the most humble musicians I know. Oliveri: “Mike! Mike Pygmie is my guitar hero. He’s a blistering guitar player who should never be roofing on a house. He should be ripping guitars at all times. He’s a

guy who is definitely underrated and who is a secret weapon to people who don’t know. He’s in John Garcia’s band as a bass player. It’s like John doesn’t even know. He’s my secret weapon in Mondo Generator and nobody knows. Well they do now because I’m telling you. He’s a superhero and people are going to know. He’s done a lot of writing on this new record and inspired me to pull out some old riffs. This is going to be cooler than other releases I’ve done because of his music. I’ve enjoyed putting lyrics to his stuff. We’ve been demoing music with him drumming. He’s a great drummer as well. He can do what needs to be done. He can do it all… not only do it but do it well. The new Mondo is so interesting already. I can’t wait to hear what it sounds like. Jeff (Bowman) is writing too. He is a good song writer. I have a band of songwriters. It’s great.” CVW: What’s the immediate future hold? Any shows? Oliveri: “Mondo Generator is playing our first show in a couple years at The Hellions 20th anniversary. Those dudes are great. High octane rock ’n’ roll. There all Turbojugend guys too. Jamie (Hargate) is a great dude. Angel (Lua) is a great dude. Travis (Rockwell) is a great dude. I’d love to do a band with their drummer Bob (Llamas) one day. A high-octane punk band! Bob bought me a Kyuss Wretch vinyl. The label only did 50. When we signed the deal, they only did CDs. We asked them to make personal copies for us. They did. He found it in a bin for like $0.50 and gave it to me. It doesn’t even come up as a release. I love those guys. They’ve been good to me and I’ve been good to them. I’m doing Death Acoustic and Mondo that night. You and I just recorded a live Death Acoustic set for release too… November 29 in Vegas with John Garcia. Also, there will be a super secret invite only New Year’s Eve show in the high desert. Hopefully Mondo Generator, but at least Death Acoustic. I’m also doing some vocals for Svetlanas.” If you know Nick, reach out about the secret show. Some of you already know. Shhhhhhhh. This article could’ve gone on longer, but I had space requirements.

October 18 to October 24, 2018

CONSIDER THIS

“If that’s your boyfriend, he wasn’t last night” 5 years ago, those eight words, plus a popping bass line and an infectiously Funky groove, announced that a new musical provocateur had arrived. It also sparked the Neo-Soul movement of the ‘90s, paving the way for artists like D’Angelo, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Maxwell and Angie Stone. Meshell Ndegeocello (ne’ Michelle Lynn Johnson), was born in Berlin, Germany in 1968. Her mom, Helen, was a health care worker, her father, Jacques, was an Army Sargent Major, who played Jazz saxophone. By the early ‘70s, the family had settled in the Washington D.C. area. As a child, she had shown an interest in music, so she spent her high school years attending Duke Ellington School Of The Arts. At age 17 she changed the spelling of her first name and changed her last name to Ndegeocello, Swahili for “free as a bird.” By this time, she was drawn to D.C.’s lively GoGo scene. Soon she was playing bass with bands like Prophecy, Little Beenie & The Masters and Rare Essence. When Living Color bassist Muzz Skillings quit the band, she auditioned for his spot. When Doug Wimbish was chosen instead, she began concentrating on a solo career. Meshell was one of the first artists to be signed to Madonna’s boutique label, Maverick. Taking a page from (her hero) Prince’s book, she played nearly every instrument herself on her debut, Plantation Lullabies.” Arriving in late 1993, the record was a revelation. The music was a potent combo-platter of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Hip-Hop, the lyrics were sly, sardonic and socially conscious. Critical acclaim was nearly unanimous, the album hit a respectable #166 on the Billboard Top 200 and the first single, the incendiary “If That’s Your Boyfriend (He Wasn’t Last Night)” received airplay on MTV and reached #73 on the singles chart. Plantation Lullabies wound up receiving three Grammy nominations, for Best R&B Album, Best R&B Song and Best R&B Female Vocalist, respectively. John Mellencamp was so astonished by her prowess that he invited her to duet on his rollicking version of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night.” As featured on his Dance Naked album, the track peaked at #3. Soon, Jazz giant Herbie Hancock was knocking on her door, asking her to collaborate on “Nocturnal Sunshine.” That song was included on Stolen Moments: Red, Hot + Cool, a compilation from the Red Hot Organization that benefitted AIDS research. Meshell’s second album, 1996’s Peace Beyond Passion was heavily influenced by her politics. Androgynous, outspoken and openly

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bi-sexual, she wasn’t afraid to rail against bigotry and religious hypocrisy on songs like “Niggerman,” “Deuteronomy” and “Leviticus: Faggot.” Although the melodies were vivid Funk/Soul workouts, the message felt torpid and heavy-handed. Three years later she was back on course with Bitter, an aching meditation about a broken romance. Lush and powerful, her mien pivoted from kind to caustic to melancholy sometimes all within the same song. Not unlike k.d. lang’s watershed ingenue album, Bitter served as the perfect soundtrack for any listener experiencing the ache of unrequited love or floundering in a sea of heartbreak. In the nearly 20 years since, she has worked at a prodigious rate, recording the grandiose Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape in 2002, followed up by the earthy Comfort Woman in 2003. Switching to the Shanachie label in 2005, she assembled a team of all-star Jazz players to record Spirit Music Jamia, an album she referred to as “spirit groove music.” The Jazz became more experimental on 2007’s The World Has Made Me The Man Of My Dreams. Two years later she seemed even more restless on Devil’s Halo. Closing out the first decade of the 21st century, she enlisted producer Joe Henry and recorded the warm, mostly acoustic Weather. In 2012 she tackled a brace of Nina Simone classics on a record entitled Pour Une Ame Souveraine: A Dedication To Nina Simone. There is a sense of symbiosis between these two musicians, born 35 years apart, but dealing with the same intolerance, misconceptions and record industry malaise. Two years later she returned with an album of mostly original material. Comet, Come To Me explored Third World rhythms like Ska and Reggae, and even included a playful take on Whodini’s Hip-Hop classic, “Friends.” The last couple of years have been pretty tough for Meshell. Her dad died from Leukemia in 2016 and her mother was diagnosed with Dementia. At one point, she found herself back in her childhood bedroom, digging into her old record collection. It felt comforting and cathartic to revisit the music that initially influenced her. Rather than concentrate on creating new songs, she found inspiration in interpreting old favorites. That became the template for her 12th record, Ventriloquism. The record kicks into gear with “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” a massive hit for Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, the original practically screams “1985 R&B,” from the computerized everything to the breathless vocals. Meshell’s take barrels straight ahead, with a rumbling kick drum beat, plucked and shivery guitars and multi-tracked vocals that are spacey and delayed. The stopstart rhythm matches the lyrics’ romantic equivocation; “I know and you know that if we get together emotions will go to Work, and I may do something I regret the next day and end the hurt.” The songs presented here stretch all the way from 1982 to 1995. That era marked the emergence of Hip-Hop as well as the advent of Quiet Storm and New Jack Swing. Meshell is unafraid to tackle wildly popular songs. First up in the chronology is George Clinton classic, “Atomic Dog.” A former acolyte of James Brown, George was the mastermind behind the ‘70s Freak-Funk explosion of Funkadelic and Parliament, just as those bands’ both acrimoniously imploded he went solo. This song became an early ‘80s mainstay and is now one

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of the most sampled songs in Hip-Hop, most infamously on Snoop Dogg’s inaugural single, “Who Am I, (What’s My Name?).” Meshell jettisons the song’s Funk element, weaving in scratchy guitar, tribal percussion and whispery keys that give the track a Metallic-Folk edge. By peeling back the layers of instrumentation, she executes a bit of reverse musical trompe l’oeil. Of course, the iconic “Bow-wow-wow-yippee-yo-yippee-yeah” remains. The synth-driven “Don’t Disturb This Groove” by The System shot to #1 on the R&B charts (#4 on the Billboard Top 100) in the summer of 1987. Meshell slows the tempo, latticing phased guitars over a thumpy beat. Synthesizers still whoosh, and her stacked vocals approximates a Jazzy vocalese. She even manages to imbue ripe lyrics like “Baby over and over the passion starts again and the lollipops and everything with a taste of sin/Causing fire and desire in this mortal soul to live ‘Till the angels fall from heaven and The day and the earth stands still” with a lithe sensuality. Al B. Sure originally recorded “Nite And Day” 30 years ago, taking it to #1 on the R&B charts and #7 on the Hot 100. Meshell strips away Al’s braggadocious vibe, cloaking the melody is lush acoustic guitar, bloopy, percolating percussion and airy keys. The mood is sticky, languid and seductive as she drawls this sideways declaration of physical attraction; “I love you more in the rain or shine, and making love in the rain is fine/A love so good and I call it mine, love is blind.” “Waterfalls,” was a massive hit released by TLC in 1994, hitting the top of all charts the following summer. It remains a perfect Hip-Hop/ Soul Hybrid, featuring complex lyrics that tackle drug addiction, promiscuity and the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The tune was inescapable that year; TLC ruled the airwaves until Beyonce arrived with Destiny’s Child at the end of the decade. Here, prickly bottleneck guitar supplants the original’s thrush wall of sound as stately piano notes bookend each verse. Meshell invests herself completely in soul-searching (albeit cryptic) couplets like “I seen a rainbow yesterday, but too many storms have come and gone, leaving a trace of not one God-given ray/ Is it because my life is 10 shades of gray, I pray all 10 fade away, seldom praise Him for sunny Days, and like His promise is new only my faith can undo the many chances I blew to bring my life to anew.” A track that stands alone among the smooth grooves of this album is her interpretation of Prince’s “Sometimes It Snows In April.” The meandering and ethereal Spiritual that closed out his Purple Majesty’s 1986 Parade album,

soundtrack to his Under A Cherry Moon movie, serves as a eulogy for his character in the film. Of course, Meshell can’t improve on the original, (which ironically was recorded on April 21, 1985 and Prince died on that day 21 years later). In fact she almost speaks the lyrics rather than sings them. But she infuses the song with such a sense of grief and longing that it serves as an elegy for her fallen hero as well as her father. The best tracks here, “Tender Love” and “Sensitivity” came from the prodigious team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The pair formed an alliance as bandmates in The Time, the Minneapolis Funk Rock septet, that were contemporaries of Prince. The duo broke away from the Time in the early ‘80s and became phenomenally successful producers, best known for creating a string of hits with Janet Jackson. From the late ‘80s throughout the ‘90s they wrote and produced music artists like Aretha Franklin, Boyz II Men, Human League, New Edition, George Michael, Mary J. Blige and Bryan Adams. The former was originally a luxurious love ballad featuring Doo-Wop harmonies from the Force MDs. By adding smoky harmonica, chunky acoustic guitar riffs, shaded keys and a loping rhythm, Meshell recasts it as a rustic back porch ramble. The latter also gets a surprising musical makeover. Ex-New Edition vocalist Ralph Tresvant helped usher in the New Jack Swing movement with “Sensitivity.” His smooth syncopation is swapped out for an endearing Gypsy Jazz groove. Here we get trilling woodwinds, brass accents rippling Django-tastic guitars along with her playful vocals. The album closes out with it’s best known songs, Tina Turner’s “Private Dancer” and Sade’s “Smooth Operator.” Mark Knopfler wrote “Private Dancer” as a vehicle for his band, Dire Straits. Ultimately, he felt the lyrics were better suited to a feminine voice, so he offered it to Tina Turner, and it became the title track to her mainstream breakthrough, (or comeback, depending on your view), in 1984. Tina brought a measure of stoicism and gravitas to the tale of a sex worker yearning for a better life. Meshell radically recasts the arrangement, slowing the tempo blending in clusters of acoustic guitar, poignant piano and an off-meter kick drum. It gives the song a spatial quality (think Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here”). But her singsongy delivery seems weirdly out of place. Sade’s “Smooth Operator” was a supple celebration/admonition of a lubricious con man. The narration that opens the song sounds like it belongs at the beginning of a serialized radio program, (“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Only the Shadow knows…”). But it quickly gives way to stark instrumentation powered by a martial cadence, ascending piano notes and gurgling synths. The melody is completely dismantled and in its stead are a series of random tics and hiccups. Unfortunately, both of these tracks miss the mark. Still, it’s mostly a great record. Ventriloquism is like a musical sorbet; a palette cleanser between main courses. As Meshell cycles through the five stages of grief, this record serves as a place holder. She gets to flex her musical muscle playing the songs that first resonated for her. It’s fun and interesting. But it isn’t essential.

ART SCENE

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October 18 to October 24, 2018

BY ANGELA ROMEO

THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL – THE WRITERS’ GUILD TURNS 40

t began in 1977 when a small group of Coachella Valley residents with an interest in writing met. Forty years later with over 200 active member the Palm Springs Writers’ Guild boasts published authors, aspiring writers, and members that reflect the Valley’s demographics. Members are local residents as well as all residents across the United States and Canada. “We are serving aspiring and professional writers throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond, “ said President John G. Peters, PhD. “Our mission is to Connect, Collaborate, Create and Publish- and help authors to become better writers by offering workshops and boot camps, geared from beginners to advanced authors.” The Guild meets monthly and presents topics of interest to its members. The Guild is able to draw on its own wealth of experienced writers as well as outside speakers. The meetings allow for members to interact with each other, to share ideas and get feedback on various projects. The Guild is a community where experience is valued but all are welcome. Executive Vice President Uschi Wilson stated, “We have been fortunate to have people such as Tod Goldberg, professor at UCR, and Robert Masello an awardwinning journalist, television writer, and the bestselling author of many books, spoke to the Guild. We have also invited publishing professionals to provide guidance to our members. For example, Don Maass of Donald Maass Literary Agency in New York joined us. His agency sells more than 150 novels every year to major publishers in the U.S. and overseas. Rudy Shur, the author of How to Publish Your Nonfiction Book and founder of Avery Publishing spoke at our past meetings. This year’s our speakers are just as inspiring.” The 2018-2019 series included talks from bestselling spy thriller author Andrew Kaplan; Behler Publications Acquisitions Director Lynn Price; Author John Smelcer; and others. The talks are open to the public. The following workshops are offered at a fee for non-members and members. Why join? Children’s Book Author

Ruthie Kritzik-Gassner is a Guild member. “I am a children’s writer, I had heard the Guild had made positive changes and had room for children’s writers. After attending a networking event I didn’t need any convincing regarding joining,” said Ruthie. “I joined the Guild because it is a very supportive group that encourages writers, aids in exposure to surrounding communities, offers Boot Camps and selects wonderful speakers.” Ruthie continued, “I have also had the honor of being selected Guild Author of the Month-March 2018. I always recommend the PSWG to writers or future writers.” The Guild is also working on an Anthology Project, which will be published in 2019. The Anthology will feature local authors and artists from the Coachella Valley and beyond. In addition to the monthly meetings the Guild holds other events. Desert Writers EXPO is a partnership between the Guild and the Rancho Mirage Library. The event is held at the Library with more than 40 authors participating in the Expo. The event will be held Saturday March 9, 2019 from 3pm – 6pm. “We also hold Book signings, Poetry Readings, and other outreach at various locations,” said Ulrike. “We offer many opportunities for the art of writing – contest, workshops, critiques – we are active. We are here. We keep the written word alive!” For more information visit: palmspringswritersguild.wildapricot.org

October 18 to October 24, 2018

PET PLACE

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BY JANET McAFEE

SPAY-GHETTI NO BALLS, YOU ARE INVITED!

alling all animal lovers! You are invited to Loving All Animals annual extravaganza, SPAY-GHETTI NO BALLS Pasta Dinner & Silent Auction on Thursday, November 1, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The name of this event brings a nervous chuckle to some of the guys. However, the name resonates with those in the animal welfare community who understand that more spaying and neutering will result in fewer animals becoming homeless strays in public shelters. This event is always upbeat and fun. Enjoy a delicious meal and beverage while you mix and mingle with other animal lovers. Some of the guests arrive with well-behaved dogs on leash. The Palm Springs Air Museum and its historical exhibits provide an exciting venue. EIGHT4NINE, a Palm Springs gourmet restaurant, created a special menu just for the event. Guests will feast on Caesar salad, SpayGhetti Marinara with vegetarian seitan Italian meatballs, garlic bread, chickpea patties with coconut and curry paste, and Coachella lime pie for desert. Mike Russell, Loving All Animals’ Executive Director, hopes new people will attend this year, “This event is for the entire community of people who love animals and are committed to helping them. We’re celebrating how euthanasia rates have declined, and more animals are getting homes. We’re celebrating how well everyone worked together for the animals during this

MEET RAFIKI With high energy and personality plus, this sweet 1 ½ year-old boy wants to be the “Canine King” at your house. Rafiki loves adult humans, but prefers to be the only cat. Rescued by www.forevermeow.org, call (760) 335-6767.

MEET AUTUMN Enjoy the holidays with adorable Autumn! This little fellow, a 1-yr-old Terrier, waits for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72050 Petland Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. Refer to dog ID#A1478220.

year’s Cranston fire and last year’s Hurricane Harvey. We’re celebrating our ‘Let’s Do It’ attitude that by working together every animal in need of a home will get a home.” The event will celebrate the Loving All Animals volunteers, foster parents, adopters, donors, and friends made during the past 10 years. Loving All Animals is thrilled to announce that the Pet Rescue Center (PRC) will soon join the Loving All Animals’ family. The amazing Christine Madruga, who founded the wonderful PRC in the East Valley is retiring after 20 years. She is leaving her beloved rescue organization in the capable “paws” of Loving All Animals, allowing them to expand their fostering system to include a shelter. Thanks to your support, Loving All Animals is on track to save and adopt almost 300 animals in 2018. Funds raised at SPAY-GHETTI enable LAA to continue bringing the joy of rescue dogs and cats to more humans in 2019. Master of Ceremonies will be the engaging Brian Gallo of KMIR local NBC news. Reservations are required, and tickets are selling quickly. The cost is $65 per person or you can buy a table for ten friends for $600. The Palm Springs Air Museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. Call (760) 834-7000 for reservations, www.lovingallanimals.org. You won’t want to miss this one! Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

BY RICK RIOZZA

COOL CAB SAUV IN THE CITY

hhhh...the cool breezes are back, swirling about the desert; and even though there will be the usual heat spikes that make up the climate here, we vino enthusiasts are quick to cheer the weather changes with a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. As mentioned in our recent Napa Kappa Rappa piece, we California vino lovers were some of the first wooed and wowed by a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. A minor epiphany grabbed our minds and hit our souls when we took those first few sips. How delicious was that Cab! Forget that cheap table wine we were buying; we started saving our dollars to afford the good stuff. I concluded in that article, “Now whether you’re a wine snob, enthusiast, vino nerd, or newbie, Napa Valley wineries still rule in our hearts and continue to produce world class wine.” Perhaps that was written with too broad a brush: the “newbies” and/or the “millennials” may not particularly hold dear the “Napa Valley” brand that the other groups grew up with or cut their purple teeth on. But with a broad brush, we can state that California Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lake and Santa Barbara Counties, along with Paso Robles are producing some of the best juice in the world. Indeed, as Wine Spectator has just written, “Cab Sauv is king and it still commands the highest prices as it is prized by collectors and has proven their ability to improve with age.” The most prestigious and expensive vineyard region in the state, of course is Napa Valley, with its stellar and record 95+ point vintages from 2007 to 2015. (The 2011 vintage excluded due to a cool year—but for that very reason, it was a “winemakers” year, conducted with especially tender loving care. I find the 2011 Cabs to be low-key, complex, and delicious!) But as mentioned above, the entire state with its variety of regions is producing world class wine. There is always a welcomed homage

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to offer when we cover Cabs for the new season. Red Bordeaux for many of us was one of our first forays into tasting this grape apart from California. Enthusiasts with an open mind truly enjoyed the differences between the two top Cabernet regions in the world. California with fruit forward complexities; Bordeaux with a spectrum of fruit flavors, nuances and balanced acidity taught us the wonderful wide world of Cabernet Sauvignon. Where Bordeaux is predominately a “red blend” wine, with its melange of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Verdot, Malbec, and maybe a bit of Carménère, our California Cab Sauv must have 75% of the grape. And what is also wonderful with our California Cabs, is its availability at every price range. Cult Cabs were the rage back when we had the money to afford them because we were enchanted with the fact that millionaires could make the best wine money could buy. Some of the latest wineries still on the Cult Cab list continue to produce stellar stuff: (Tasting notes and point scores by Wine Spectator unless otherwise stated.) 2015 Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Tychson Hill Vineyard: It’s opening list price is at $600 with tasting notes, “Amazing

complex and hard to resist, as the mix of dark berry, spice, loamy earth, licorice and cedar are all in harmony.” 96 pts. 2015 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford: This wine lists at $350 with tasting notes, “Broad, expansive and layered, with dark berry, currant, anise, cedar and sage notes that glide along effortlessly on the aftertaste.” 96 pts. 2014 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville McWilliams Vineyard Reserve: Lists at $300 with tasting notes, “Features a polished core of zesty blackberry, loamy earth and mocha-scented oak, giving an overall impression of finesse and grace. 95 pts. 2015 Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford: Lists at $250 with tasting notes, “Pure, rich, deep and balanced, centered on plush blackberry, wild berry, currant, black licorice, light oak and dusty earth flavors.” 94 pts. 2015 Opus One Napa Valley: Lists at $350 with tasting notes, “Pure, rich dark berry, plum, and gravelly earth flavors are framed by spicy, cedary oak notes, ending long, clean and elegant, with just the right touch of tannins. 93 pts. The 2015 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville, probably one of the most famous and celebrated cult wine in our state’s history, is listed at $1050. This bottle contains 76% percent Cab Sauv blended with 20% Merlot and 4% Cab Franc. Both wine critics, Robert Parker and James Suckling have scored this wine at 100 points! They claim it’s a phenomenal wine with amazing aromas of mint and sage, highlighting the blackberry and slate character, blackcurrants and wet earth. As to its flavor profile they write of freshly crushed black currants, black cherries and blackberries with suggestions of cigar box, black raspberries, red currants, chocolates, pencil lead and cast-iron pan plus a touch of potpourri. Geez! Let’s taste that one! Okay—on the other side of the price scale, California comes through with many reasonably priced Cabs. We’ll be writing about many of them through the upcoming weeks. Here are a couple to mention right off: I’ve always touted Firestone wines as being some of the best valued quaffs around. The 2016 Firestone Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Ynez Valley scored 90 points and sells for under $16. Tasting notes include, “Rich and broad-shouldered, with ample minerality to the dried and spiced cherry flavors, with a firmly tannic finish. I happen to like firm tannins in my Cab. For those who like a less tannic wine—J. Lohr seems to have a nice hold on a “smooth” drink. Their 2015 Paso Robles Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon scored 88 points at around $14 or less a bottle. Cheers to the new season!

October 18 to October 24, 2018

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Gold Star 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 The Seven/Six Presents: Barcade Night w/ Pedro Le Bass and Albert Ramirez 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield and Brian Dennigan 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Open Mic Hosted by Lance Riebsomer 8-11pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 7-10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT FOX; PD; Barflys Acoustic Show 9pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 TBA 8-10pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Patricia Welsh 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Karaoke 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm

JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Smoky Knights 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 So Cal Comedy Night 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 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Mike Cosley 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 The Steve Oliver Band 6:30-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Black Market Jazz 5-8pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm

FRI OCTOBER 19

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia Band 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ginger Root and DJ Toaster Music 9pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sharon Sills 6:30pm AMERICAN LEGION; PS; 760-325-6229 Billy Erickson and Matt Barnes 6-8pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Selected Gems w/ DJs Addemup, Dxsko and Mick Mac 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Whiskey Blues 8:30pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 7-10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill

Baker 6pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Songwriters in the Round w/ Joseph Eid, Diego Garcia and Abby Posner 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 brightener, Plastic Ruby, Bogan Via and Blue Sun 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke 7:30pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 Derek Jordan Gregg 7-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio NV 5-9pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6:30pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 PCH Band 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Gennine Francis 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Deaf Heaven, Diiv and Ioanna Gika 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 P.S. Jump! 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Super Dope Party 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 8pm ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; Incredible Desert Kings and Clapton Road (Eric Clapton Tribute) 7:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm

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SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 11th Annual Concert for Autism 6pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Salsa Dancing in the Desert 7-11pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 “Meet the Corwins” 5:30-7:30pm, The John Stanley King Show 8pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 DJ Galaxy and the House Whores 5pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 5-7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Rose Mallett 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Michael Lowe 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Young Einstein DJ Set 11am, poolside, TBA 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Insomnia Krew Presents: No Genre w/ Million, Stevie Crooks, Addemup, J Patron, Fredo, Izzo and Jakkz 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Laurie Morvan Band 8:30pm BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-7755566 DJ 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gennine Francis 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 7-10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Guy Worden 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Project:Human w/ Interfate and Alleyne Phoenix 8pm THE GROTTO @ FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PD; 760-776-6533 Jack Ruvio 6-9pm

THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Waking of the Spirits w/ Spankshaft, Captain Ghost and Lil Evil 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-10pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 1 Year Anniversary w/ Super La Sonora Dinamita 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 TBA 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio NV 6-10pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm 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; 760-3274080 Born Country The Alabama Experience 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Dysfunktion 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Joy Formidable and Tancred 9pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Jomathan Karrant Album Release 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Buck and Bo Roadshow 9pm ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; Steel Rod and Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute) 7:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 11th Annual Concert for Autism 5pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Reggie “Vision” Alexander 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 DJ 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett and Co. 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri

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Bono and the Real Deal 7:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 5pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 6pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 The Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJs 9pm

SUN OCTOBER 21 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ William Reed 11am poolside, Karl Blau and The Easy Leaves 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sunday Brunch w/ Barney McClure 11am BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 The Kick Back w/ DJs LF, Contraz and Geo Hosted by Ron T 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Patrice Morris 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Michael Keeth 5pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 760-200-1768 Lori Yeary 6-9pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Radio 60 3-6pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Ted Herman 6-8pm continue to page 20

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GOOD GRUB

FILIPINO FLAVORS AT ALKOBAR

esides their famous sandwiches, Alkobar Grill in Indio offers up some flavorful Filipino dishes, perfect for foodie fun! The Alkobar outlets in Palm Desert and Indio have been well known for having superior Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches for many years. If you have yet to try a one of these awesome sandwiches, I highly suggest that you give them a whirl as soon as possible, as they are super delish! There are a variety of steak sandwich versions to select from, including the traditional Philly style (thinly sliced rib eye steak with grilled onions, topped with provolone cheese), Bacon Cheese Steak (all the above and add bacon, Swiss, and American cheeses), Philly Mexicanos (jalapenos and pepper jack) plus others. As well as a plethora of hot and cold subs. But what sits in the shadows of their fabulous “wiches” are their Filipino dishes. I will admit, as many times as I have enjoyed one of their Philly’s, I never really paid attention to the other non-sandwich part of the menu. My awareness came about from something that I saw on Facebook, which made mention of their Filipino menu items….so I had to check it out. I stopped by the Indio location in the late afternoon one day, after the lunch rush dust had settled. I looked at the menu, laser focusing on the Asian Favorite side, and after some

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assistance from Edwin, one of the Alkobar team members, I decided on the Lechon Kawali with rice. The traditional dish is comprised of deep-fried pork belly, served with a sweeter than savory dipping sauce and rice. Pork belly is a fatty cut of pork from the belly of a pig, and has gained popularity in recent years as a culinary must, a step up from regular old bacon. As is does have a lot of fat, deep frying it is a great way to prepare it, as it lessens the fat a bit, giving it a crunchy texture. Alkobar’s pork belly had that crunch and went well with the provided dipping sauce. I topped it with a big spoon full of rice, and it made for a

seriously tasty bite! Other Filipino dishes include Tapsilog (marinated beef, rice and fried eggs) Bangsilog (fried milkfish, rice and fried eggs), Longsilog (sweet pork sausage, rice and fried eggs), as well as other Asian style selections such as Korean BBQ, Teriyaki Chicken or Steak and Lumpia Shanghai with rice ( spring rolls filled with ground pork). Eating can be an adventure, and I love trying different dishes. It’s amazing what you can find when you just look at a different section of a menu…it can open up a whole different world of flavors. Alkobar Grills menu can take you from Philly’s to Filipino flavors in one fell swoop.

Great for those looking for something new in foodie fun. Alkobar Grill is located at 82590 Hwy 111, Indio California, 92201 www.alkobargrill.com

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SCREENERS

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ICONIC FRENCH FEMINIST

NOW SHOWING: COLETTE

There have been at least a half-dozen variations of Colette’s story on film, beginning with Jean Cocteau’s classic 1951 version. French screenwriter Colette got her start as a film critic around 1916. She became famous for her novels. Being a screenwriter, she would usually adapt her own work either by herself or with with another writer. After marrying successful fellow Parisian writer known as “Willy” (Dominic West),

Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) moves from her childhood country home in rural France to the intellectually and artistically vibrant Paris. When Willy convinces her to ghostwrite for him, she writes a semi-autobiographical novel about a bold and bright country girl named Claudine that becomes not only a, bestseller but also a cultural sensation. Its success makes Colette and Willy the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

Colette’s fight over creative ownership and gender roles helps her to overcome societal constraints, eventually revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression. She actress and journalist was nominated for a Nobel Prize in 1948. The sexual inequities depicted remain pertinent in this contemporary-feeling story of a determined female in a world of stultifying male privilege. Thomas Adès’ rich score enhances this painterly melodrama much smarter than I expected. Knightley is wonderful in a nuanced performance that may be her best. Wash Westmorland directs with an eye for wonderfully decadent and seedy period detail. Recommended. NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: SNAKE OUTTA COMPTON It’s a great day in South Central: Cam and his hip-hop crew are all set to sign a record deal that could radically change their lives. Too bad their jealous friend Vurkel wrecks their plans when he inadvertently creates a gargantuan mutant snake that threatens to not just sidetrack utterly destroy their search for fame and riches. When the monstrous reptile lays waste to the lovely city of Compton, eating everyone in its path, the young rap group, aided by two corrupt cops, a crazed gangster, and a mad scientist, the band has only one thing

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to do before getting the record deal they need – get that motherf—in’ snake outta Compton! Soon Cam, Pinball, Neon and Beez Neez hatch a crazy plan to stop the monstrous, munching menace: blow it away by pumping up the jams! The box art touts: “The True Story of the World’s Most Dangerous Spoof, “playfully hinting that it’s a sequel of sorts to Snakes On A Plane. This great looking, nicely crafted and decidedly silly horror comedy is alive with laugh, thrills and dope beats. The talented young cast works well together, convincingly sharing the screen with a surprising effective CGI serpent. Hank Braxton directs with a fine sense of the absurd. Braxton’s insightful and informed commentary along with that of cast members Ricky Flowers, Motown Maurice and Joston Tommy, is fun and surprisingly engaging. If you’re wondering, yes, the movie fully delivers on the premise and the poster. Lionsgate. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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"THE POLICEMAN’S DAUGHTER" BY TRUDY NAN BOYCE FICTION

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ood or bad, parents have the most significant impact on the lives of their children, which inevitably shapes their future. In The Policeman’s Daughter, by Trudy Nan Boyce (Putnam, 337 pages), multi-generations pay a high price for parental damage. This is the third book in the Detective Sarah Alt series and is the origin story of how “Salt” -- her nickname derived from her first initial and last name -- moves from being a beat cop to having a career as a homicide detective. As a female cop, Salt had to fight to get assigned to a place called “The Homes.” It is the most dangerous beat in Atlanta, Georgia, a violent community controlled by gangs and drugs. Salt has worked the beat for ten years and has earned a good reputation among those she patrols as being fair and honest. After being shot in the head during a traffic stop, she returns to work policing the predominantly black community with her wise, black, male partner “Pepper.” Shannell, a skinny old crack whore, needs Salt’s help finding her husband, Big D, whom

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she just stabbed severing an artery before he wondered off. The whole family gets involved. Little D, their son and gang-banger, finds the knife and Salt must convince him that his father will get medical attention and his mother will get treatment, if he lets her do her job. When Shannell ends up shot to death, and discovered by Mary, her ten-year-old daughter, Big D can’t be found. Salt wants to solve the murder. The homicide detectives assigned to the case have no leads and are too busy to spend anytime in The Homes to find Shannell’s killer. Salt can especially relate to Mary because Salt was the same age when she found her father dead from a self-inflicted gun shot wound. Against orders and without letting Pepper know, Salt investigates Shannell’s case. As she gets closer to finding the truth, she herself becomes a target, but Salt is able to solve the mystery because of her experience and knowledge of The Homes. I like the Salt character. She is an independent, self-actualized woman who works hard, takes her job seriously and wants to make a difference. She understands the challenges of the community she polices and does her best to help the folks in The Homes. She respects the people there and connects with them personally when she can. It’s not easy and she must constantly prove herself to the people of The Homes and to her department.

With her recent head injury, Salt finds herself looking back at her past and her relationship with her father who was also a cop. During her investigation, Salt discovers that one of The Homes’ residents knew her dad and that he also patrolled The Homes. But for Salt’s father, the ongoing violence, hopelessness and generational neglect and poverty was too overwhelming and he took his life. I liked the characters in The Homes. Author Boyce does a good job making their difficult and criminal lives real. They are not just stereotypical gangbangers. They speak with an authentic voice challenging the outsiders’ understanding of their world. They have children, families and lost dreams. Where can they go? What can they do? The

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS Homes is all they know. It is is their life. Salt has her job and they have theirs. Boyce herself was an Atlanta beat cop for thirty years! She holds a doctorate degree in community counseling. She worked as a hostage negotiator and homicide detective. Certainly, this is why her stories have such insightful social observations and include convincing detail and dialogue. Since the title of the book is The Policeman’s Daughter, I did expect more about Salt and her relationship with her father or his past as a cop, but maybe this will come in future Detective Sarah Alt novels now that we have some understanding of her pathology growing up. I anticipate that this part of Salt’s life will add to her future experience as a detective. No doubt, Salt will likely have to use her detective skills to find additional truths about her father, which will likely reveal more of what has shaped her as a person -- and detective. After all, our parents contribute much more than just their DNA. Their influence, directly or indirectly, form who we are and what we become.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

efore we head into November, it’s important to remind everyone National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is the month of October and we want you to join us in the fight and raise awareness about the importance of screening and early detection of breast cancer,” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during their life. “The good news,” says Chief DiGiovanna, “ is that many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early.” “

Make a difference and spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved. How can National Breast Cancer Awareness Month make a difference? Encourage women age 40 and older to talk with their doctors about when to start getting mammograms. Spread the word to family members and friends. Mammograms are covered by most health insurance programs. You can get a screening mammogram without any out-of-pocket costs. If you are worried about the cost or don’t have health insurance, CDC offers free or low-cost mammograms and education about breast cancer. Talk to your physician. Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

October 18 to October 24, 2018

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Michael Lowe 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ace Karaoke with Kiesha 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Shelley Yoelin Group 9:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Tequila Tuesday w/ Sounds Driven by Touch Tunes 7pm

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HADDON LIBBY

he recent drop in the stock market spooked investors and left many fearful of another Great Recession. In trying to discern uninformed fears and personal biases from objective realities, a review of the facts should help us in deciding how to best adjust our investment plans. Let’s start with a key economic truth - it is virtually impossible for a recession or stock market crash to occur while experiencing one of the strongest economies in fifty years. Another truth is that economic expansions inevitably slow. Slowing and crashing are quite different events. When we think back on the economic collapse of 2008, it was caused by large increases in home values as a result of years of loan fraud begun under the Clinton administration and continued by Bush. Meanwhile, $2.4 trillion was spent on the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Despite all of this, it took the purging of tens of millions of jobs for the markets to capitulate to systemic excesses. Considering all of this, it is impossible to conclude that another Great Recession is right around the corner. Recessions cannot happen when an economy is growing. To believe that another Great Recession is around the corner is not supported by current data, economic trends or basic logic. Slowing yes - crashing no. This is where a basic knowledge of behavioral economics is useful. Behavioral economists believe that psychological biases influence decision-making when it comes to investment choices. This theory makes more sense than traditional models which rely on the Efficient Markets Hypothesis which argues that markets seldom over or under value an investment.

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HALLOWEEN CAME EARLY ON WALL STREET

When thinking about all of this from a behaviorists’ standpoint, could Trump haters be overly gloomy about the U.S. economy? With mid-term elections weeks away and Republican control of the House of Representatives and Senate looking shaky, it is reasonable to think that some of this decline is caused by a pessimistic view of our strong economy by those who think that the Trump Administration is destroying America. When one considers the impact of higher interest rates in the U.S. and emerging economic softness in Europe and China, concern for our economic future is reasonable. That said, empirical evidence supports a viewpoint that these wild gyrations in the markets are simply the natural result of investor pessimism (and enthusiasm) based on differing views of future economic conditions. There are lots of data points that can cause one to worry…but there always are. The question is whether these concerns can derail our economy soon. All evidence says ‘no’. The recent stock market decline occurred following the strongest economic results in decades. As it is the Federal Reserve’s mandate to keep the economy from getting too hot or too cold, the Fed raised interest rates to temper economic

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enthusiasm that was beginning to cause valuation bubbles in stocks and real estate. Essentially, the Fed did what they are commissioned to do by law. The challenge to the Fed’s current efforts is that these interest rate adjustments are not being done by other key central banks around the world as their economies are weakening. This has caused U.S. stock markets to outperform much of the world by more than 15% this year due to lower regulation and taxes here at home. Additionally, many of the large Wall Street firms use debt to buy stocks and juice up profits. As future returns appear more subdued than the last few years, these firms are selling stocks to reduce debt. The sheer size of their sell activity was more than individual investors could handle as most corporate stock buyback programs were not active at the time. Here is where it gets complicated. Corporate buyback programs are usually suspended after quarter-end to avoid any impression of insider trading. Buybacks are important as they reduce the number of stock shares available. By reducing shares, each remaining share is worth more. Once earnings are announced, buyback programs resume which support stock prices. Due to recent tax cuts, companies have announced buyback programs of nearly $500 billion. This level of buybacks supports higher prices. Historically, stock prices remain fairly flat for three months after a Fed rate hike. As the Fed stated that it is their intent to continue raising rates into next year, firms were using debt to enhance returns quickly unwound many of these trades. At the same time, many investment management firms reacted to negative news by adjusting their computer trading models.

Many including myself therefore believe that this is a garden variety correction that is healthy for the markets as prices adjust to a new slower growth reality and temporary factors related to quarter-end. If you want to know whether a recession is imminent, follow interest rates. If short term rates were to go higher than long term rates, history indicates that a recession is likely to happen within six to nine months. On October 12th, the ten-year Treasury was 3.16% while the two-year Treasury was 2.86% - a 0.30% differential. Another key indicator relates to employment. At present, businesses around the country are reporting shortages of qualified workers. As two-thirds of the U.S. economy is based on consumer spending, we would have to see a fall in employment and wages before a recession would be considered imminent - a scenario that is nowhere in sight. Do not let personal biases and headline news influence your decisions. By eliminating emotion from decision-making process when managing your investments, you can use periods like these to set-up your investment portfolio to outperform by upgrading the quality of your portfolio with stocks that were too expensive before the stock market drop. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at HLibby@ WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

ACCIDENT? YOU MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER!

T IS TRUE YOU MAY NOT NEED AN ATTORNEY. HOWEVER, BEFORE YOU TALK TO THE ADJUSTER, OR HIRE AN ATTORNEY, OR SIGN ANY FORMS, JUST RAISE YOUR HAND AND ASK ME FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AND WE’LL TALK ABOUT IT. TO SAFEGUARD YOUR ACCIDENT CASE AND MAXIMIZE YOUR PI RECOVERY: 1. CALL POLICE: gather info; take cell phone pictures of car, license and insurance cards. 2. HIRE A LAWYER ASAP so evidence does not get cold or destroyed. 3. BE HONEST / DON’T HIDE PRIOR ACCIDENTS FROM LAWYER OR DOCTOR: 4. DON’T MISS MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS: Adjusters know jurors expect victims will treat regularly without missing appointments. Otherwise, jurors ask “how badly could they have been injured”? 5. PURCHASE ADEQUATE INSURANCE: Many CV locals DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE OR ENOUGH AUTO INSURANCE. You need more than the minimum insurance on your car with elevated UM. Without more than $15k you are taking your life in your own hands. In the last 18 months, two of my clients died in separate accidents and the “at fault” party had $15k or NO insurance coverage AND my clients only had $15k. Guess what their family recovered for their death?

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6. PROPERTY DAMAGE: If your lawyer suggests a body shop...go there. Don’t take your car to a friend’s body shop so that your $7,000 property damage is fixed for $2,500. One insurance company criteria for settling, is to look at the amount of your car’s property damage. When it is low the insurance companies makes lower offers. REMEMBER, INSURANCE CO’S HIRE BIASED EXPERTS TO DENY AND UNDERPAY CLAIMS 7. SILENCE IS GOLDEN: While talking to the police or adjuster remember this adage. It is not only what you say BUT what the adjuster or officer THOUGHT S/HE HEARD YOU SAY. 8. GET IMMEDIATE MED TREATMENT: Refusing an ambulance because you didn’t want ambulance or medical bills hurts your case. 9. DON’T HANDLE THE CASE YOURSELF: Don’t initially handle the case. Getting a maximum recovery is a “work of art”. Don’t put your bills through Medicare or Medicaid. There are many reasons but just don’t do it. 10. DON’T TREAT WITH WRONG DOC: Don’t use your regular doctor! Instead consider a new one your lawyer suggests. Your doctor’s file has prior complaints and injuries and we all have skeletons in our closet... prior accidents; psych; venereal disease; abortion; alcohol or drug issues.

11. SEE A DOCTOR EXPERIENCED WITH PREPARING MED/LEGAL REPORTS: The doctor’s description of your pains is critical. That is why for years I lectured to the International College of Surgeons at their annual conference on “How to Write a Med/ Legal Report”. 12. DON’T HIRE AN OUT OF TOWN LAWYER: Though good lawyers, they will not know the local judges and court personnel and a lawyer can often get a lot of info from them...if they are friends. 13. DON’T POST ON SOCIAL MEDIA (FB): Don’t post that you’re feeling great or running to play tennis or golf. The insurance company argues if you were well enough to play a sport

you couldn’t be hurt that badly. Take down Social Media, which is the biggest advance for insurance companies and law enforcement, who no longer have to investigate. Your daily posts could sink your case. Adjusters and cops can learn of and interview your friends to see how healthy you are and they may assume you are ok because you don’t complain. You must realize that insurance companies do whatever they can to pay less money on a case... AUTO, HURRICANE, FLOODS, FIRE... IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.

October 18 to October 24, 2018

BREWTALITY

bout a year and a half ago I was meeting friends at craft beer bar down in Encinitas, CA. Nothing on their menu seemed especially exciting to me, but there was one IPA with an interesting name that caught my attention. Everybody’s Juicing was an intriguing enough name to garner my interest, and I ordered a round of the beer for my table. It looked like Tropicana orange juice and tasted like a fruit smoothie mixed into beer. It was our introduction to NE Hazy IPA’s, and it was delicious. How was I to know that it’d take 18 months to find another one I liked? No matter what company’s version I sampled, I could not find a hazy IPA that was as good as Burgeon Brewing’s Everybody’s Juicing.

SPORTS SCENE

ow can the Cowboys drop 40 points on the Jaguars defense after barely moving the ball against the Texans? How have the Vikings rebounded from that ugly start? Are the Seahawks possibly a playoff team? Shouldn’t the Texans either be much better or much worse than they are? What about the Titans? Who are the Titans? Why are the Titans? October is the time for mysteries, and the NFL is full of them this season. There are seven teams with 3-3 records after Sunday and four others somewhere between 2-3-1 and 3-2-1. There’s nothing puzzling about many of these teams—the Jets are rebuilding, the Steelers consistently inconsistent, the Eagles coping with a mix of injuries and a Super Bowl hangover, and so on—but much of the NFL’s middle class is shrouded in mystery. And some strange Sunday results did little to clear the fog. In an ongoing effort to make sense of the often senseless NFL, CV Weekly is here to separate perception from reality and share some secrets of the NFL’s hardest-to-solve mystery teams. Dallas Cowboys – The perception: They’re a Jerry Jones vanity project with a head coach who could lose a tic-tac-toe tournament. The reality: The Cowboys have a swarming, talented defense and an excellent running game. If you can sustain drives and force them to throw more than zero yards downfield, you can beat them. Get cute and sloppy on offense like the Jaguars did Sunday, and the Cowboys will rip a fabric in space-time, wear your defense out with about 39 minutes of ball control and make you look foolish in a 40-7 rout. The Redskins, Panthers and Seahawks are

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GETTING IN ON THE HAZE CRAZE Not till last week anyway, when I finally cracked open a can of Mikkeller Brewing’s Misty Elliot and had a reminder of how good the style can be when done right. Exceedingly fruity, tropical and bright, the coworkers whom I shared the pour with (we work in a brewery, in case you were picturing a bunch of coeds getting drunk around the water cooler and dancing on the break room table with lamp shades on our heads) were just as impressed as I was, and that’s namely because a very well done NE IPA is harder to come by than you may think. Easy to do but hard to do right, a mediocre hazy can turn you off to the style and send you right back to the west coast IPA in no time. Damaris Rojas is Stone Brewing Co’s Coachella Valley sales rep, didn’t mince words when asked her opinion on the hazy IPA. “I don’t like them,” she says, “They are very temperamental beers and not always consistent in my opinion. They also sit very heavy. However, from a sales perspective, I find that people enjoy the juicy factor. When they are done right, the consumer would be able to taste tangerines, oranges, mango, papaya and melon. The hops then leave a lingering dry finish that make you want more ‘juice’. That’s really the beauty of hazy beers, most don’t use fruit. It’s all hop magic. And for that, I can appreciate the taste and why people love it, it’s just not for me.” My buddy Raul puts it bluntly, “Hazies are for bitch asses who can’t handle real IPA’s.”

Of course, if hazies didn’t have their fans, then every brewery in the nation wouldn’t be cranking them out and adding them to their tap selection. But it seems a lot of brewers seem intent on creating a style of hazy that bridges the gap between NE and West Coast styles, adding a bold bitterness that takes away from what makes hazies so appealing to its fans in the first place; the candy-like aspect of the beer. While Mikkeller nailed that profile with Misty Elliot, the brewery missed the mark just as widely with its Stacks of Haze IPA, a drier, slightly bitter, and decidedly less candy-like concoction. While a traditional IPA might hide many flaws with its massive hop character and

NFL PERCEPTION VS REALITY..

similar to the Cowboys in terms of general style and overall quality. The Seahawks and Panthers have already beaten the Cowboys, but next Sunday’s trip to FedExField will matter more than those losses. A 9-7 record, with the right combination of tiebreakers, could win the NFC East. Houston Texans – The perception: They have J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney, Deshaun Watson, DeAndre Hopkins...these guys are going to the Super Bowl, right? The reality: After starting the season 0-3, the Texans have climbed to .500 with overtime victories against the Colts and Cowboys and Sunday’s 20-13 averted disaster over the Bills. In other words: lots of bean dip. The Texans scored just one touchdown on four red-zone trips against the Bills after treating the end zone like it was full of rotating razor blades last Sunday night. Their offensive line is terrible, as are their offensive game plans, but their future schedule is full of foes like the Browns, Jets, Colts, Titans and Broncos, all of whom may tremble when Watt takes the field. It all adds up to Bill O’Brien working his magic once again by turning a star-studded roster into a 9-7 team. Jacksonville Jaguars – The perception: Blake Bortles must be holding the Jaguars back. The reality: Blake Bortles is holding the Jaguars back. With the Jaguars offense playing poorly, their defense has contracted a case of 2016-17 Broncos Syndrome: It is asked to do too much and ends up buckling after one or two mistakes. Next week’s matchup with the Texans is the Jaguars’ litmus test. If they win, they’re back on track to seize the division. If they get lulled into an ugly Texans game, we can start

BY AARON RAMSON bitterness, the New England style embraces a soft acidity and hopping rate that is supposed to leave very little bitterness. In short, it is a less forgiving style of IPA to brew, and it can expose a brewer’s talents or lack thereof. Although I initially viewed the style as a fad not worth investigating, I finally folded to the pressure and brewed my first hazy for Brewcaipa Brewing Co. Using a bit of advice as bestowed to me by veteran consultant and brewmaster Chris Anderson, I kept my malt bill simple, using only pale ale malt, white wheat, oats, and a touch of lactose for body and a hint of sweetness. I chose Azacca, Amarillo, and El Dorado hops to add those impressions of fruit flavor that Damaris talked about. A blend of English and American yeasts to add a touch of fruity esters while retaining a fairly clean character. While my own take on the style is an homage to the qualities that make a soft and juicy NE IPA, it’s really just a reflection of my tastes and what I find appealing. Homebrewers looking to try something different can find a wealth of information on ways to brew a hazy IPA and get the kind of flavors out of it that they’re looking for. Next week’s article will discuss how to brew your own swirling, juicy IPA.

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talking about what a missed opportunity this Jaguars season has been. Minnesota Vikings – The perception: A 1-21 start? This can only be Kirk Cousins’ fault! The reality: The Vikings have a bad offensive line and got caught looking past the Bills in September. Cousins has played very well when not getting hammered the moment the snap arrives, and the defense, while not as dominant as hoped, has been effective against non-Rams opponents. The Vikings’ biggest problem, aside from line play, is that they hoped to be where the Rams are right now instead of in a three-way dogfight for their division. They should be 5-3-1 entering their bye after an upcoming Jets-Saints-Lions slate. That’s not what they wanted, but it’s better than what looked like might happen after that Bills game. Seattle Seahawks – The perception: They are nothing more than Russell Wilson and the NFL’s most-affordable, least-controversial prerebuilding placeholders. The reality: Pete Carroll’s happy-to-be-here temp agency trounced a disinterested Raiders team Sunday and has an early-season win over

the Cardinals, who are basically Pac-12 alsorans. Like the Cowboys (the other team they beat), the Seahawks fly around the field on defense and play paint-by-numbers on offense. Unlike the Cowboys, the Seahawks still have Wilson and Doug Baldwin to provide passing oomph. The Seahawks will go .500 this season if they win their three remaining games against the Cardinals and what’s left of the 49ers and find two other wins against tough out-of-division rivals. Unfortunately, .500 has zero chance of winning the NFC West or making much wildcard noise. Tennessee Titans – The perception: No one has any perception whatsoever of the Titans. They even changed uniforms this season, and you probably haven’t noticed yet. The reality: The Titans have a putrid offense and a pretty good defense; they’re like the Bills, but less extreme in both directions. They beat the Texans with fake punts and Wildcats and the Eagles on a bunch of fourth-down conversions, masking their lack of offense on the stat sheets. The Ravens and Bills have now exposed them with back-to-back touchdown-less weeks. Feel free to keep ignoring the Titans; they aren’t going anywhere. Miami Dolphins – The perception: Wait... they’re 4-2? They won a game with Brock Osweiler at quarterback? Maybe they’re actually good? The reality: No! That can’t be right. There’s no plausible explanation on earth. Unless they faced the Titans in a tsunami. And a rookie quarterback. And Jon Gruden’s countermotivated geezers. And the Bipolar Bears. Oh, that’s what happened? Phew.

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BY ELIZABETH SCARCELLA

THE HUMAN TAPESTRY “If you can compare collective humanity to a beautiful tapestry with pictures created from weaving a collection of individual threads, you can imagine how we are all connected.” (pg 13, Gratitude + Forgiveness X Love = Happiness) very human being is like one of those individual threads in a tapestry. In the tapestry, each thread plays a unique role in contributing to the whole picture just as each human plays an equally important role in creating collective humanity. If we think about how a tapestry as a whole is affected by events that impact the individual threads, or groups of threads, we realize that what happens to one, happens to all. If threads become torn or stained, the entire tapestry is altered. The same holds true for humanity. When one person or a group of people have experiences changing them in any way, collective humanity shifts as a result. The new age community has been talking about the “new paradigm” for some time now. The explanations vary as to what exactly this means but the consensus is that we are moving into a new era that has us identify more deeply with a unity mentality. The “old paradigm”, also referred to as the “separation paradigm”, kept our souls occupied with the study of how perceived division among human beings impacts outcomes. We learned well how to identify our differences as detriment and as a result, separation became our reality. As the new paradigm anchors itself in our world something wonderful is happening! We are feeling naturally compelled to explore our deep connection to one another, and simultaneously celebrate our unique attributes rather than condemning them for setting us apart. The old paradigm would have us believe that a snort-laugh or a birth mark was an embarrassing imperfection! The new paradigm allows us to expand our view and

see that these attributes add more color to the Human Tapestry. As we gain the ability to see from this vantage point of the new paradigm, we become acutely aware of how tightly woven and connected we are as unique and colorful individuals creating a collective reality. For a deeper conversation on the Human Tapestry, please watch our YouTube video at youtu.be/q9M-I5vlHDU. Lastly, in our pursuit to help you connect more deeply with one another and further Awaken, we invite you to join our interactive Facebook group and watch our show “Evolve through Love”. Go to facebook.com/groups/evolvethroughlove. Elizabeth Scarcella, Brand and Goodwill Ambassador, EFT Practitioner, Weight Loss and Inner Beauty Coach, is dedicated to helping others discover optimal Health in all aspects of life. Elizabeth can help you awaken to your best self yet. For more information, find her at info@gogetyoung. tv. Aimee Mosco is an Author, Certified Reiki Master and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s passion for helping others inspired the collaborative healing movement, IHS Unity. For more information, find Aimee at aimee@ ihsunity.com

October 18 to October 24, 2018

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

ust Do It! This familiar phrase derives from NIKE. What inspires you? What drives you to venture into the world each and every day to strive? Besides the fact you have to pay the bills, something must motivate and be a catalyst for you each day. We all crave… INSPIRATION. We want it, we love it and we need to be inspired. Our society is full of talented people who have accomplished great things with their lives or skill set. Tony Robbins is a life coach, author and motivational speaker, influencing thousands upon thousands of people. Robbins became a master at influencing people and it enabled him to become a multi-millionaire. He did not attend college, was kicked out of his abusive home at 17 and worked as a repairman. Robbins had a choice as to which road he should take. Clearly he chose the path to success and became a millionaire at 24-years-old. This is quite inspirational. The list is lengthy when it comes to motivational people. Think of who and what inspires you? You may have a passion for your work. This may be enough to satisfy your palette for a while. As soon as you accomplished or mastered the task at hand you need a fresh challenge. It’s simply human nature and what keeps us striving. My profession keeps me in the forefront of influencing others daily. I often will say, “Do not be intimidated. Be inspired.”

Let go of fear and lead with “Yes I can!” A personal friend and mentor of mine suggested I make a roadmap. Creating an inspirational daily roadmap may allow you to uncover what truly compels you. Write down ideas, thoughts and feelings. Revisit your notes. Your ideas may change and then you may edit. Your ideas can never be too big or small. Stay focused! It is important to remain healthy. Drink plenty of water and eat healthy. Be sure to exercise. Rest! We live in a sleep deprived society. Sleep is essential. These ingredients are a prerequisite to your success. Plan your day appropriately. Rise early and get to business. Write down your three top tasks. Take a meditative moment and proceed. Plan your work and work your plan. Take short breaks throughout the day. End your day with a reflection. How did you fair? Keep your powerful mind active. Be sure to read, browse the Internet and brainstorm ideas alone with a friend, family member, or mentor. Focus on what makes you happy. Do not sacrifice your happiness. It is helpful for you to express gratitude daily. Each day I am thankful for my health and the health of my family. This can render us feeling comforted. “We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” - Joseph Campbell.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of October 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Humraaz is a word in the Urdu language. Its literal meaning is “secret sharer.” It refers to a confidante, a person in whom you have full trust and to whom you can confess your core feelings. Is there such a character in your life? If so, seek him or her out for assistance in probing into the educational mysteries you have waded into. If there is no such helper you can call on, I advise you to do whatever’s necessary to attract him or her into your sphere. A collaborative quest may be the key to activating sleeping reserves of your soul wisdom. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus author Roberto Bolaño suggests that the world contains more beauty than many people realize. The full scope and intensity of this nourishing beauty “is only visible to those who love.” When he speaks of “those who love,” I suspect he means deep-feeling devotees of kindness and compassion, hard-working servants of the greater good, and free-thinking practitioners of the Golden Rule. In any case, Taurus, I believe you’re in a phase when you have the potential to see far more of the world’s beauty. For best results, supercharge your capacity to give and receive love. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Once upon a time you were walking along a sidewalk when a fairy floated by and whispered, “I’m willing to grant you three wishy-washy wishes for free. You don’t have to do any favors for me in return. But I will grant you three wonderfully wise wishes if you perform three tasks for me.” You asked the fairy, “What would those three tasks be?” She replied, “The second task is that you must hoodwink the devil into allowing you to shave his hairy legs. The third task is that you must bamboozle God into allowing you to shave his bushy beard.” You laughed and said, “What’s the first task?” The fairy touched you on the nose with her tiny wand and said, “You must believe that the best way to achieve the impossible is to attempt the absurd.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): You Crabs tend to be the stockpilers and hoarders of the zodiac. The world’s largest collections of antique door knobs and Chinese restaurant menus and beer cans from the 1960s belong to Cancerian accumulators. But in alignment with possibilities hinted at by current astrological omens, I recommend that you redirect this inclination so it serves you better. How? One way would be to gather supplies of precious stuff that’s really useful to you. Another way would be to assemble a batch of blessings to bestow on people and animals who provide you with support. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Chinese mythology tells us there used to be ten suns, all born from the mother goddess Xi He. Every 24 hours, she bathed her brood in the lake and placed them in a giant mulberry tree. From there, one sun glided out into the sky to begin the day while the other nine remained behind. It was a good arrangement. The week had ten days back then, and each sun got its turn to shine. But the siblings eventually grew restless with the staid rhythm. On one fateful morning, with a playful flourish, they all soared into the heavens at once. It was fun for them, but the earth grew so hot that nothing would grow. To the rescue came the archer Hou Yi. With his flawless aim, he used his arrows to shoot down nine of the suns, leaving one to provide just the right amount of light and warmth. The old tales don’t tell us, but I speculate that Hou Yi was a Leo. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You now have maximum command of a capacity that’s a great strength but also a potential liability: your piercing brainpower. To help ensure that you wield this asset in ways that empower you and don’t sabotage you, here’s advice from four wise Virgos. 1. “Thought can organize the world so well that you are no longer able to see it.” — psychotherapist Anthony de Mello 2. “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” —poet Mary Oliver 3. “I like to wake up each morning and not know what I think, that I may reinvent myself in some way.” —actor and writer Stephen Fry 4. “I wanted space to watch things grow.” —singer Florence Welch

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “There are works which wait, and which one does not understand for a long time,” wrote Libran author Oscar Wilde. “The reason is that they bring answers to questions which have not yet been raised; for the question often arrives a long time after the answer.” That’s the weird news, Libra. You have been waiting and waiting to understand a project that you set in motion many moons ago. It has been frustrating to give so much energy to a goal that has sometimes confused you. But here’s the good news: Soon you will finally formulate the question your project has been the answer to. And so at last you will understand it. You’ll feel vindicated, illuminated, and resolved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many seekers who read horoscope columns want common-sense advice about love, career, money, and power. So I hope I don’t disappoint you by predicting that you will soon have a mystical experience or spiritual epiphany. Let me add, however, that this delightful surprise won’t merely be an entertaining diversion with no useful application. In fact, I suspect it will have the potential of inspiring good ideas about love, career, money, or power. If I had to give the next chapter of your life story a title, it might be “A Thousand Dollars’ Worth of Practical Magic.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1962, when she was 31 years old, Sagittarian actress Rita Moreno won an Academy Award for her role in the film West Side Story. In 2018, she attended the Oscars again, sporting the same dress she’d worn for the ceremony 56 years before. I think the coming weeks will be a great time for you, too, to reprise a splashy event or two from the past. You’ll generate soul power by reconnecting with your roots. You’ll tonify and harmonize your mental health by establishing a symbolic link with your earlier self. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Committee to Reward Unsung Good Deeds hereby acknowledges your meritorious service in the trenches of the daily routine. We praise your tireless efforts to make life less chaotic and more coherent for everyone around you. We’re grateful for the patience and poise you demonstrate as you babysit adults who act like children. And we are gratified by your capacity to keep long-term projects on track in the face of trivial diversions and petty complaints. I know it’s a lot to ask, but could you please intensify your vigilance in the next three weeks? We need your steadiness more than ever. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You need a special pep talk that’s best provided by Aquarian poet Audre Lorde. Please meditate on these four quotes by her. 1. “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation. 2. “We have been raised to fear the yes within ourselves, our deepest cravings.” 3. “You cannot use someone else’s fire. You can only use your own. To do that, you must first be willing to believe you have it.” 4. “Nothing I accept about myself can be used against me to diminish me.” 5. “The learning process is something you can literally incite, like a riot.” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Warning: My horoscopes may interfere with your ability to rationalize your delusions; they could extinguish your enthusiasm for clichés; they might cause you to stop repressing urges that you really should express; and they may influence you to cultivate the state of awareness known as “playful wisdom.” Do you really want to risk being exposed to such lavish amounts of inner freedom? If not, you should stop reading now. But if you’re as ripe for emancipating adventures as I think you are, then get started on shedding any attitudes and influences that might dampen your urge to romp and cavort and carouse. Homework: Forget all you know about gratitude. Act as if it’s a new emotion you’re tuning into for the first time. Then let it rip. ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

LIFE & CAREER COACH

USE YOUR WORDS

BY SUNNY SIMON

guess we all have watched sitcoms employing canned laughter. This laugh track is defined as, “recordings of laughter added to humorous radio or television programming when something funny has been said or done.” Some people find it annoying, most likely because it didn’t occur organically. I do not. If the entertainment is engaging, I barely realize canned laughter being used. Probably because my giggles overpower the sound track. Why do I bring up canned laughter? Because of something somewhat related I find objectionable. I’ll call it “canned dialogue.” I’ll define it as pictures or phrases supplied to the user in response to a thought, idea, or interaction. Let me give you an example. I received an invitation to connect with an individual on LinkedIn. Rather than write a small but sincere greeting, she used a canned phrase provided by LinkedIn, “Let’s start a conversation.” Yep, one click is all we need to complete an action. At best, I would call that an example of laziness. Need another case in point? Recently I sent a friend a small gift. No big deal, just something I knew she would like. In return, rather than a bit of heartfelt gratitude, I receive an emoji, also termed emoticon, and described by Wikipedia as, “textual portrayals

of a writer’s moods or facial expressions in the form of icons.” When I received the beating heart emoji from my friend, I remember blinking at the screen and muttering in disgust, “use your words.” You see, that’s my point. Canned dialogue and cute little funny faces rob us of our originality. I’ll concede, on a social level, it’s fine to use an emoji if not overdone, however, to remain credible in the business world, use your words, dammit. While doing some research on the subject, I was relieved to discover, I am not alone in preaching this message. A study published in “Social Psychological and Personality Science,” found employing smiley faces makes you look incompetent. So listen up workers of the world. If you want to look professional and enjoy career success, be original. Articulate your thoughts and feelings, both online and offline. The study done by social scientists, Ella Glikson, Arik Cheshin and Gerben A. van Kleef, found smileys do not increase perceptions of warmth. Bottom line, a smiley is NOT a smile. Have a great week! (And if you send me a LinkedIn invite, originality is appreciated.) Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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