Coachella Valley Weekly - October 29 to November 4, 2015 Vol. 4 No. 32

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Art Under The Umbrellas

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Ronnie King

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111 Music Festival

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Jackalope Ranch

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LAA Pet Adoption

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Desert Arc Brings Italy to Indian Wells, Celebrating All Things Italian!

October 29 to November 4, 2015

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Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Deborah Evans Classified Manager & Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Features Writer Lisa Morgan, Judith Salkin, Denise Ortuno Neil, Heidi Simmons, Kira Golden, Rich Henrich Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Craig Michaels, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Rachel Montoya, Angela Janus, Janet McAfee, Dale Gribow, Raymond Bill, Jack St. Clair, Rob Brezny, Eleni P. Austin, Noe Gutierrez, Sunny Simon, Karen Creasy, Richard Weiss, Dr. Peter Kadile, Dr. Maria Lombardo, Bruce Cathcart, Julie Buehler, Flint Wheeler, Laura Hunt Little, Rebecca Pikus, Monica Morones, Lola Rossi, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Esther Sanchez, Janet Newcomb, Angela Valente Romeo, Alex Updike Photographers Laura Hunt Little, Scott Pam, Lani Garfield, Chris Miller, La Maniaca, Esther Sanchez Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

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he 5th Annual Italian Festival is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 7th & 8th from 11am to 5pm in Indian Wells at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel.

Free general parking and shuttle is located at Miles and HWY 111. Desert Arc hosts over 40 vendors. This will include some of the Valley’s favorite Italian restaurants and the best Italian food vendors from out of town. There will be plenty of shopping available at specialty merchandise and craft vendors. The Festival will open Saturday at 11am with a stirring rendition of the Italian National Anthem by the Desert Arc Choir. Festivalgoers can experience or join in with the Tarantella, a folk dance of Italy. Non-stop entertainment features performances by many of the festival favorites that make this festival so entertaining as well

as some engaging new performers. The lovely Joey English will Emcee the event this year.

Don’t miss Avenida Music perform at the Italian Festival Saturday, November 7th @2pm & Sunday November 8th @11:15am. Fun fact all the members of Avenida are brothers and they all work with children and adults with developmental disabilities, and they also sponsor the art program at DesertArc. And make sure to check out Filippo Voltaggio, Singer/Entertainer and Star of Stage, Radio, TV and Film, perform on the Main stage November 7&8 at 1pm! He’s a crowd favorite!

See full list of entertainers below.

Another new addition is the Foodie Fun Stage – experience food demonstrations such as pizza making, learn how to make your own limoncello, and so much more! The ever

popular main stage contests feature spaghetti eating contest and cannoli eating contest.

Also, the “Miss Bella Italiana” competition with the winner receiving a $500 scholarship (contestants must be between 16 and 23 with one Italian grandparent).

Fabulous Italian food, non-stop entertainment, a wonderful Family Fun Zone for kids featuring last year’s popular “Italian Festivus” a puppet show created for the Italian Festival by Dandelion Puppeteers. Kids will find plenty of entertainment in the Zone with fun activities including rides; they can have their face painted or even create an Italian mask.

Participate in “La Dolce Vita” with all of the rich culture and traditions of Italy.

Desert Arc, one of the valley’s largest and continue to page 5

5th Annual Italian Festival................. 3 Art Under The Umbrellas................... 5 Halloween Bat Story........................... 6 Grim Rabbit Halloween Ball............... 6 Run of Los Muertos............................. 7 28th Hoedown at Sundown............... 7 Open Mic Competition....................... 8 Backstage Jazz - Ronnie King............ 8 2nd Annual 111 Music Festival.......... 9 111 Music Festival Bands.................10 Bart Halloween Events.....................11 Consider This - Patty Griffin.............12 Art - Peter Palladino.........................13 Pet Place............................................14 The Vino Voice ..................................15 Club Crawler Nightlife......................16 Pampered Palate- Jackalope Ranch...18 Screeners ..........................................20 Book Review......................................21 Indio CA State BBQ Festival.............21 Halloween Jazz at Westin.................21 Haddon Libby...................................23 Dale Gribow......................................23 Safety Tips.........................................24 Dia De Los Muertos at CVHM...........24 *NEW* Relationships........................25 Ask the Doctor..................................25 Sports Scene .....................................26 Free Will Astrology...........................27 Mind, Body & Spirit ..........................27 Life & Career Coach ..........................28

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www.coachellavalleyweekly.com ITALIAN FEST continued from page 3 oldest, non-profit organizations, has provided opportunities for thousands of people with disabilities since 1959. This festival celebrates the Italian influences that have helped Desert Arc become what it is today. Senior Vice President, Mitch Blumberg, shared how the idea came into fruition: “President/CEO, Richard Balocco, suggested to me that Desert Arc create a fall event to complement our annual Spring Golf Tournament. Both are fundraisers. Both just as importantly build and expand awareness of Desert Arc and our mission ‘to enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for people with disabilities.’ I reminded Dick that our campus property in Palm Desert was donated to Desert Arc by the Western Italian Golf Association in 1983, 32 years ago. Dick comes from100% Italian heritage as does his wife, Loretta Ferraro. With these bookends reflecting our Italian heritage and pedigree, an Italian Festival has been the perfect idea for an annual Golf Classic here in the Valley. Many cities around the country have annual Italian Festivals. Now we do too!”

The launching of the festival in its initial year was a bit daunting, admitted Blumberg. But a few inspirational and enthusiastic people came on board early to move the idea to fruition.

“We asked Michael Castelli and Chef Brian of Castelli’s Restaurant if they’d participate. They loved the idea and jumped right on board.

After that, it was much easier to get everybody else to participate. It was stalwarts like them and Mario, of Mario’s Italian Restaurants, that truly helped us in our success. I remember Mario hand-made cannolis. He had a sign that said, ‘Free Cannoli, but if you like it, please put a dollar in the jar.’ At the end of the event, he handed me $2,500 cash - every single dollar they had made from their two days of work!

Fantasy Springs came on board shortly after. It’s people and businesses like these who’ve been participating since the beginning, that have helped to turn this into such a success!”

General Admission is $10. VIP Ticket is $30 and includes entrance to the VIP lounge. Kids 10 and under are free. Or onsite preferred parking for $20. They expect to welcome 6,0008,000 attendees.

Art Under the Umbrellas Celebrates Halloween at Old Town La Quinta

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ome out on Saturday, October 31st to help kick-off Art Under the Umbrella’s 11th year at the Old Town La Quinta venue, as 80 local and Southern California artists will assemble to showcase their newly created works in painting, glass, ceramic, jewelry, wood, sculpture, photography, fiber and mixed media. Set on eight select Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm throughout the 2015/16 Desert Season, admission and parking is always FREE at this incredibly popular series of events presented

by La Quinta Arts Foundation.

The engaging Steve Madaio Band will entertain the crowds throughout the day as they stroll the artist booths, and visit Old Town’s great assortment of boutique shops

and trendy restaurants headlined by Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill. The new La Quinta Brewing Co. Old Town Taproom is the perfect place to meet up with friends to try one of the brewery’s newest fall releases: an amber called Heatwave, or Tan Line, a seasonal brown ale.

Halloween Costume Contest! Show off your most imaginative costume and win a prize of $150 Art Under the Umbrellas Bucks, redeemable toward an art purchase from one of the exhibiting artists during the event.

Registration runs from 10:00 am to12:30 pm; the winner will be announced at 1:00 pm.

Featured Artists spotlighted at the October 31 show are ready to debut their latest artistic creations:

For more information about the Italian Festival, visit Desert Arc’s website www. desertarc.org or call (760) 346-1611.

Desert Arc is one of the largest and oldest non-profit agencies in the Coachella Valley.

Now in its 56th year, Desert Arc provides social services, vocational training and employment opportunities for 600 adult clients with disabilities. Desert Arc’s main campus is in Palm Desert with a satellite facility in Yucca Valley and a major Recycling Center in Indio.

Desert Arc’s mission is to “Enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for people with disabilities”.

Food Vendors: The Real Italian Deli, European Desserts, Le Donne Cucina, E. & E. Pel’s Enterprises Inc., Pizzeria Villagio, Mario’s Italian Café, Pellegrino Biscotti Italiani, Pasquini Coffee, Desert Arc Kitchen, Fisherman’s Market Grill, Funnel Frenzy, Fantasy Springs Casino, Livreri’s Bella Napoli at the Atrium, Juicy Juicy,

Joanne Casey – Joanne’s collages range from modern geometrics to earthy landscapes and Southwest-inspired images.

Joanne’s recent shadowbox collection has been inspired by the beautiful surroundings of her new summer home in Sedona, AZ. These three-dimensional collages, celebrating the spiritual beauty of nature, often include crystals, geodes, and organic materials along with her papers.

Leslee Adams, The Watercolor Chef – A professional chef and caterer, Leslee was first known for her distinctive paintings of foods, but has since branched out to paint

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Indian Wells Golf Resort/ Vue Grille and Bar, Castelli’s, The Beach Bar, Il Corso Merchandise/Informational Booth Vendors: Blest Blondies, Sopratutto Per Voi (Especially For You), Italian Children’s Market, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Linda Amato Collection, Shakeel’s Concepts, Desiderata Gallery, Italian Festival Merchandise, Son’s of Italy, Loretta Ferraro Home Smart Luxury Real Estate, Desert Recreation District, Winning Ways, Acqpoint, Diamond Resorts International, Renewal By Anderson, Renova Solar, NRG Home Solar Entertainment: Filippo Voltaggio, Paul Elia, Patricia Welsh, Desert Arc Choir, Eddie Wakes, Chef Gino Campagna, Machin’, Avenida, Café Italia Singers, Frank DiSalvo, Pete Astorino, Italian Festivus – Dandelion Puppeteers, Santina Pellegrino with the Tarantella, Frankie Mamone, Lynne Lockwood, Teo, Spaghetti Eating Contest, Cannoli Eating Contest

eventS landscapes, still life, and florals— all with her bold, dramatic style. Leslee welcomes the new season with her latest California Mission series, as well as some newly created additions to her vibrant desert cacti and poppy series that are so popular with her collectors.

Old Town La Quinta is located in the Village of La Quinta. Take Washington Street south.

Go west on Calle Tampico for two blocks. Old Town La Quinta will be on the left-hand side.

Visit LQAF.com or call 760-564-1244.

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By Heidi Simmons

A Halloween Bat Story: Be Warned!

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here is only one mammal that can fly. The bat. It is an amazing creature that shares a genetic heritage with humans – live birth, hair, warm blood.

This time of year, the bat is a symbol for the scary things that happen after dark. They are often considered dangerous, mysterious and creepy. And there is some truth to these fears.

The bat has captivated humans for millennia.

They live around the globe and are a part of mythology, heraldry, folklore and legend. It has spawned associations with villains and heroes such as the great Count Dracula and Bruce Wayne’s Batman.

Bats are truly remarkable creatures worthy of respect and admiration. But they are also creatures that are known to carry and spread disease, which certainly has contributed to our fear of this strange animal that travels and hunts by echolocation.

Living in the Coachella Valley, the only way to not see bats is to never go outside after dusk.

These bizarre flying animals eat a lion’s share of insects and are an extremely important part of the planet’s biodiversity.

After the sun sets, bats come out from our surrounding mountains and desert to flit and flutter, zip and zag, turn and tuck to chase down nearly invisible insects. It is rare to see these elusive nocturnal creatures up close. And that’s the way it should be.

When I found a little bat screeching in my yard, clinging to the stones around the pool, I gave it space. It was a tiny, fuzzy brown creature with leathery wings, long toenails and a snout like a dog.

Other than its sad baby-like cries, it was adorable. It seemed like he (?) was asking for help. I decided I’d only intervene if he was still there in the morning.

He was.

Something was wrong. He needed help.

I searched the Internet and then contacted our valley’s award winning zoo and gardens, The Living Desert. Both the Internet and the zoo’s expert expressed in no uncertain terms do not touch a bat with bare hands.

I put on garden gloves, found a small sturdy box with a tight fitting lid and went to help the little guy.

With a stick I use to save bees from the pool – a sturdy foot-long branch that would rival Harry Potter’s wand – I gently nudged the bat into the box. He didn’t fight and seemed glad to crawl into the dark.

Upon arrival at the zoo, I was given a yellow form to fill out. It requested all my contact information, and asked how and where the creature was found.

It also served as a release to turn over the creature to the zoo. It is against the law to keep any wild animal without a license. I signed the document.

With care and compassion, a young female rehabber with the zoo came to take the bat. Curious and impressed with the level of professionalism, I asked to see the process of taking in, injured or sick creatures.

Like many in the CV, I love nature and have a compassion for all living things. I was relieved to see those working at The Living Desert do as well.

Separated from the exhibits, and tucked back beyond the entrance not far the animal hospital, is a clean exam room and office. The facility is well lighted, with cages of varying sizes and sterile things you find in a doctors office, everything was well organized. The only creatures in the rehab were several baby tortoises the size of a silver dollars.

The rehabber, donned thick construction gloves and did a quick check of the animal. She weighed him: three grams. She put the bat in a creature-

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LocalMusic Spotlight

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Jesika von Rabbit Returns for 11thAnnual Grim Rabbit Halloween Ball

At Pappy & Scarriet’s on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st, 9PM - All ages!

carrier and fed him, but he wouldn’t eat the fresh mealworm. He started walking around biting at the cloth under his tiny feet. The bat needed to see the doctor. Something was wrong.

Although we all hoped the little creature could be released back in the wild with a clean bill of health, it seemed unlikely.

The Living Desert is a world-class zoo. There is a protocol to follow to keep all the animals safe and healthy.

Indeed, the little bat’s behavior worsened and the Living Desert called Riverside Animal Control for pick-up. The bat was taken to the Thousand Palms facility where it was re-evaluated. The creature was euthanized. After a vivisection, carefully contained tissue samples were sent to a Riverside laboratory where it was confirmed: the bat had rabies.

Turns out, there is a growing increase of rabies in the bat population. Because I had come in contact with the small creature, I was interviewed by the County’s Health Department. I had to answer questions about my health, about where I found the bat, how I handled it and if the creature was near my dog or anyone else in my household.

Rabies is a public health issue. Although rare in humans, it can be fatal if untreated. Riverside County Public Health stated in a press release last August that, in the past five years, Riverside County has coordinated approximately 300+ tests involving bats. Most of the tests (214) involved a random bat that someone found and turned into an animal control agency – no exposure suspected.

Since 2010, the county has tested only 16 bats that a person has had contact with and, of the incidents, four tested positive for rabies. Pets with bat contact account for 41 incidents during the past five years. Of those, seven bats tested positive for rabies. Add the little bat in my yard, and that’s eight rabid bats.

Everyone involved with the little bat took its condition seriously. The bat was treated with respect and compassion. His life ended humanely.

His removal from the local population helped prevent the further spread of this dreaded disease.

His little life provided a service to those who monitor the natural world and its impact on the human population. His life mattered.

Officials could only speculate why the rate of rabid bats is up -- perhaps the drought? Lab information is shared with biologists at the University of California, Riverside.

Humans have a responsibility to care for and protect the natural world. It serves all mankind to ensure the planet maintains a healthy biodiversity.

Bats play an import role in the ecosystem. Like all wildlife, they need to be respected. If you come in contact with a sick or injured bat, don’t touch it.

Call County Animal Control.

The treatment for rabies is a series of shots. It can be very painful. Now that’s scary. Have a safe and happy Halloween. Long live the glorious and mysterious bat.

For more information on bats and rabies go to www.rivcoph.org.

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n September, Jesika von Rabbit, bassist Lee Joseph and von Rabbit’s dancers, “The Grundles” opened 12 sold out shows for Eagles of Death Metal’s “Zipper Down” tour in the mid-west, south and East Coast. The packed rooms all responded enthusiastically to von Rabbit’s set which included songs from her recently released Journey Mitchell album (self-released CD and Digital, vinyl LP on Dionysus Records), a twisted, searing industrial electro version of Garth Brooks’ “Friends in Low Places” and a couple of von Rabbit’s country songs which were recorded by Gram Rabbit.

Jesika is back, and as is tradition, Gram Rabbit will perform their 11th annual Grim Rabbit Halloween Ball at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown. The friendly little world renowned venue, Pappy and Harriet’s, becomes Pappy & Scarriet’s on Friday night, October 30th, Jeskia von Rabbit and Gram Rabbit will get the house screaming with Spindrift, an American psychedelic rock band, created by singer-songwritercomposer-producer-actor Kirpatrick Thomas. Saturday night, Gram Rabbit will share what is left of the stage with the power Misfits tribute, ASTRO ZOMBIES. Both shows are all ages and start at 9pm with $15 entry, and a $100 prize for best costume will be awarded each night. I strongly urge you to get your tickets early as this can easily sell out. A ticket to this show does not guarantee a seat. This is a nonseated show, which means there will not be chairs on the Dance Floor, just the tables for dinner only. Sometimes they move all the tables out if it is a well sold show. Call for dinner reservations 760-365-5956.

www.jesikavonrabbit.com www.facebook.com/gramrabbit www.pappyandharriets.com (JVR Photos by Marina Chavez)

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ace week of the 3rd Annual Run with Los Muertos has arrived, and Old Town Coachella is preparing itself to host hundreds of runners and thousands of visitors for this Friday nights festivities.

The annual 5k night run will start on 6th St. in front of the Chandi USA Stage and will once again follow a route through the Pueblo Viejo District of Coachella. On course art viewing and music will highlight the experience for the costumed, face painted, and glow gear wearing runners.

Awaiting participants at the finish line will be a block party and art walk with two stages of live performances and DJ’s.

For their 10th year in a row, the student and community member artist collective of our benefiting organization Raices Cultura will create large scale art installations and altars.

Their creative energy and spirit will transform 6th St. into a colorful and inspiring day of the dead experience.

The vendor village food and beverage offerings will be anchored by Ernest Coffee of Palm Springs and Taqueria Guerrero.

Runners and their guests can celebrate and dance the night away at the Burrtec Craft Beer Garden where special musical performances and Coachella Valley Brewing Co. brews will be available.

Face painting, crafts, and activities for children of all ages will be offered in the Imagine School Kid Zone and by participating

partner organizations. This year’s guest artist Kristy Sandoval will lead a discussion titled “Cultura + Artistic Expression” at Sunnylands Center and Gardens on Thursday, October 29 at 7pm. Sandoval, a muralist, educator, and arts ambassador designed the 3rd Annual Run with Los Muertos event T-Shirt and poster.

The celebration on Friday, October 30th begins at 6pm with a diverse Pre Run Ceremony of both traditional and modern music and dance selections.

Following in an ancient tradition, participants are encouraged to run in honor of a passed loved one or “Muerto”. Who will you run for?

For press access and availability please contact: Tizoc DeAztlan at 310699-3201 or email tizoc@eventscapeint. com. For more information please visit RUNWITHLOSMUERTOS.com.

th Pony Up for the 28 Annual Hoedown at Sundown Presented by Family YMCA of the Desert

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he 28th Annual Family YMCA Hoedown at Sundown takes place at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage on Saturday, November 7. The event will feature entertainment, a hearty Western dinner, an extensive variety of extraordinary silent and live auction items, and raffle prizes. The event raises money to support Family YMCA of the Desert’s programming in 42 locations in our desert cities, serving over 3,400 youth daily.

The evening commences at 5:30 p.m. with a host bar for the entire event, photo booth and a silent auction. The variety of items to date include a penthouse suite at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa for one night, tickets to the BNP Paribas Open, an 18-hole round of golf for four at Rancho

La Quinta, an 18-hole round of golf for four at Indian wells Golf Resort, gift certificates to Pacifica in the amount of $200, passes to Laguna Art Museum, facial treatments by Harry Marshak M.D., and a two night stay at Gaslamp Plaza Suites in San Diego – with more to come!

Following at 7p.m., Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa’s executive chef features a country-style Western dinner created exclusively for the Hoedown at Sundown – along with vegan options. Throughout the evening, Cowboy and a Dancer (John Miller) return again this year to provide the lively entertainment, with line dancing and instruction, as well as interactive games such as calf roping, horse racing, a boot toss and more.

Friday, October 30th Event Timeline: 6:00pm Pre-Race Ceremony Begins 6:00pm-10:30pm Vendor Village Open 6:00pm -11:59pm Beer Garden Open 7:00pm Run Start 8:30pm Awards Ceremony Friday, October 30th Performance Start Times: Chandi USA Stage 6:00pm Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer 6:45pm DJ Femme A 8:30pm Awards Ceremony 8:45pm Venus and the Traps Burrtec Craft Beer Garden Stage 6:00pm DJ Luthergates 8:00pm Cumbia Machin 8:45pm Eevaan Tre and the Show 9:45pm Machin Pre-Race Packet Pick up available: Lululemon Athletica 73470 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260

by chris clemens The evening concludes with a final live auction with the ever popular Patrick Evans, show host of Eye on the Desert on CBS2. He will pave the way for bidders to raise their paddles while raising money for the YMCA. Notable items to date for the live auction include a week-long stay at the Sedona Los Abrigados in Sedona, Arizona, and an individual estate planning session with a local attorney. Many more live auction items will be added to the line-up over the coming weeks.

Sponsors of the Hoedown are Southern California Edison, Rabobank, FG Creative, Susie and Wayne Harvey, Anne and Gary Galton, and Kathie and Jim Latting.

Tickets are now available (for those 21 years and older) for $135 per person.

Roundup tables of 10 are $1,250 and VIP

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Thursday, October 29th 11am-2pm City of Coachella 1515 6th St, Coachella, CA 92236 Thursday, October 29th 5:00pm-7:00pm Online registration closes Thursday, October 29th at 11:59pm Race Day Registration begins on site Friday, October 30th at 4:00pm Kristy Sandoval lead discussion “Cultura + Artistic Expression” Sunnylands Center & Gardens 37977 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Thursday, October 29th at 7:00pm-8:00pm

eventS tables of 10 are $2,000. The tax deductible portion of tickets is any amount over $77 per person.

For more information and to register please visit ymcaofthedesert.org or call (760) 341-9622. The event takes place at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa located at 32250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage.

For interested sponsors and donations to the auctions, please contact Terri Bona at (760) 341-9622.

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Ronnie King, back to his jazz roots

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eek #10 of the CV Open Mic Competition Fall edition keeps rolling with only a few spots remaining in the semi-finals! Our musicians gave it their all by showcasing their best song for our excited audience. Special comedic performances got the crowd smiling and audience giveaways such as hats and t-shirts kept the crowd cheering for more. After the performers were through, the judge vote (50%) was tallied and added to the audience applause score (50%), it was The BrosQuitos were awarded 1st place. The band decided to choose 1 hour of studio time at JEM Productions. The BrosQuitos will now move on to the Semi Finals in November. If they win there, the band will compete in the Grand Finals for an MTV Quality Music Video Production from Desert C.A.M. Studios/Winmill Films and award winning Director Chip Miller, plus a $500 trip to Las Vegas from Crater Lake Spirits, as well as an Artist Development Session from Grammy nominated Producer Ronnie King, and a Promotional Photo Shoot from Visions Photography. A very close 2nd place was awarded to 2 peice band, 731, who chose to take home 1 hour of studio time to JEM Productions as well. 3rd place was awarded to Tanya Nunez who also took home the popular prize of 1 hour of studio time from JEM Productions.

THANK YOU to ALL our performers at the CV Open Mic Competition for putting on a great show AND making the environment so

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supportive for all of the artists involved: Gustavo Gonzalez, Jacob Cantu, Tanya Nunez, Seth Miller, Dillan Baillard, R.J., Marco Thoma, Dave Strauss, Mike Sick-boy, Porsia Camille, James Johnson, Max Powell, Hugo Chavez, John Clark, Jim Holiday, MJ Ramone, Jordan Cook, Caroline Stafford, Ai Furukawa, John Michael Montez, Pete Campbell. Also a big thanks to Johnny Carmona, our amazing sound technician. I hope to see you all next TUESDAY at SCHMIDY’S TAVERN in Palm Desert! Look for coverage of this week’s event and the announcement of winners in the next issue of Coachella Valley Weekly!

SPECIAL THANKS to all of our sponsors: Desert C.A.M. Studios/Winmill Films & Chip Miller, Ronnie King Music, JEM Productions, Crater Lake Spirits, Visions Photography, KAM Studios, CV Weekly, Canyon Copy & Print, the Mary Pickford Theatre, and DJ Alex Updike.

ALL AGES ALLOWED and YOU may compete EVERY week! PLUS Schmidy’s has a HOUSE DRUM SET you can use! PLEASE NOTE: Due to our overwhelming number of interested performers, sign in starts at 7pm and will be closed at 7:45pm. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS and note that the competition usually ends by 10:30pm so be sure your friends and family know to stay until the end to voice their vote!!! For updates, questions or information about sign-up, please visit and “LIKE” Facebook. com/CVOpenMicCompetition or contact creator and host, Morgan James at MorganAliseJames@ gmail.com or (714) 651-1911

any of you are familiar with Ronnie King the Multi-Platinum, Diamond Certified (more than 10,000,000 units) Oscar and Grammy Nominated producer, composer, arranger, musician and philanthropist, who has collaborated with artists including Mariah Carey, Tupac and Snoop Dogg.

Were you aware that he got his roots in jazz?

Ronnie King is a native of the desert. He was born in Indio, one of the sons of a very musical family.

His grandfather was a jazz trumpet player who was called “Papa”. He moved to the desert and started playing at Country Clubs when Ronnie was a boy.

Ronnie started playing trumpet with his brother, John (Stanley King), who was 14 years old when Ronnie was only 8 years old. They would jam with the younger kids in the family.

His sister taught classical and jazz piano. That’s what Ronnie really gravitated to. He was playing jazz songs by Chick Corea and Art Tatum by the time he was 14.

He studied both classical and jazz until he was 21. His classical piano teacher noticed how his jazz style was inherent in his classical music and encouraged him to go with it.

When he was a senior in high school, his brother John got them a jazz gig at El Moracco in Indio. He met and worked with Bill Ferguson a well-known guitarist who introduced him to Joe Jagge and Scott Smith and played improv style.

In essence, Ronnie grew up surrounded by jazz musicians. While in high school he studied jazz theory and has a wider knowledge than the majority of jazz artists in the market.

John introduced him to Wayne Henderson of the Jazz Crusaders whose members included Joe Sample. Wayne took a liking to Ronnie and brought him in to do recordings with Nduggu Chancellor on drums and Ronnie Laws, with Wayne as producer.

He moved to LA and made a decision to produce popular music (hip hop and rap) and has made a tremendous name for himself. He wrote and produced for The Pointer Sisters who were the back-up singers for the Jazz Crusaders.

He toured with Debarge, which he said was essentially a jazz show with their R&B hits worked in. He also commented that the Gap Band and Earth Wind and Fire were essentially jazz bands too.

The first time I saw Ronnie was at French 75 in Laguna where he played a beautiful grand piano and had some great artists come in and sing a tune or play. Great times, great gig. I’ve always been impressed with his style.

I invited him to attend the BMW of Palm Springs Smooth Jazzfest at the Riviera a few weeks ago and he brought his friend Alvin Taylor who is a mega star of the drum world. Taylor has played with super stars including George Harrison and Elton John. (At age 14 Alvin was opening for Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Little Richard but that’s a whole other story!)

When Ronnie texted me about the Jazzfest I thought we should talk since we have similar interests in jazz. After a great conversation I decided to do my column on Ronnie because the big news is he’s coming back to the jazz scene in a big way.

Ronnie built a recording studio and sound stage out amongst the cactus in Thermal called ‘Chateau Relaxo’. He’s recording a new CD with

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By esther sanchez

The Coachella Valley Art Scene Presents:

The 2nd Annual 111 Music Festival -“The Bus is the Venue” Uniting the Valley with Music and Public Transportation

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Alvin (working title) Alvin Taylor and friends.

They’ve written 9 songs to date and plan to do a live recording in the near future. Unlike other highly scripted recordings they are going to go with the flow. Alvin is bringing in some of his gold standard artists to play on the CD. Ronnie said he’d like to bring in James Debarge to do some vocals. It will be an innovative, totally hip and new vibe for the desert. The perfect way to bring back the jazz!

Ronnie stressed that his goal is to help this community rebuild a new legacy of music coming out of the desert. “The rockers and heavy metal guys are retiring in Joshua Tree while the jazz guys really like the Coachella Valley. There are some great musicians here and many more have 2nd homes here,” he shared.

My favorite line from him was “after you’ve played rock and heavy metal, you want to come back and play some jazz with your buddies.”

The entertainment legacy of the desert with the Rat Pack and Elvis needs to be recreated with a new generation. Ronnie is working with others to educate budding musicians about all aspects of the business and was one of the speakers at the music industry seminar that was held last weekend.

We discussed that communication amongst the musicians is what is needed to make this the hippest jazz place in the country (my goal).

We are both working on getting the word out to make this happen!

I’m pleased to announce that I am putting together a series of ‘Celebrity Jazz Jams’ that will take place monthly during the season. The first one will be held at Arnold Palmers out on the patio for a Jazz Jam Brunch on Sunday Nov. 22 from 11-3 pm. Ronnie has graciously agreed to come in and play as a guest artist. He’s got chops my friends, wait until you hear him! He’s also going to invite some of his friends to join us as well.

He moved back to the desert a few years ago.

Ronnie King loves ‘coming back home’ and is looking forward to helping this community stay true to its music and entertainment roots. With the energy and passion he brings to his work, I have no doubt he will make a lasting impression on this town and this industry.

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n Sunday, Nov 1st, dozens of the valley’s best musical performers will be boarding Sunline buses and entertaining the riders from bus-stop to bus-stop, city to city across the valley.

Created and produced by the non-profit group, The Coachella Valley Art Scene, the fundamental purpose of the 111 Music Festival as I understand it is to foster unity and positivity amongst desert residents through the undeniable power of live music while giving a unique platform for local musicians to perform on, all while promoting and supporting public transportation.

Basically, if you hop on a sunline bus anywhere along the 111 route this coming Sunday between 3:00 and 7:00 PM, chances are you will be experiencing a live concert while in transit. Also, throughout the day there will be even more artists performing on a stage that will be set up along the bus route at the Cathedral City Festival Lawn, located in front of the City Hall and the Mary Pickford theater. In addition to live music at this location, there will be interactive art displays and food trucks. Ideally, attendees can ride the line to and from this stage venue and ride along with the music.

Marketing director of CV Art Scene, Ian Cush: “We are continuing on a path of mission based productions. Bringing music out to places, integrating art and commerce, whether it’s setting up a gallery in the mall (something that is a current reality) or putting bands on a bus, the melding of unusual spaces and places with various art forms is something we do a lot of. Not everyone is comfortable with or in has the ability to go out to traditional venues and attend concerts or art shows. One reason we really love doing things this way is that we have found that often times if you want to be able to reach certain individuals with the arts, you have to take the arts to them.”

I know a lot of you might find the entire concept confusing or maybe even silly, and to be honest, when I first heard about this event last year I had my doubts. But, being

the adventurous chica that I am, I decided not to knock it before checking it out for myself. That was a decision that I am glad I made because, with all honesty, People….. it was really fun. My sister Serene and I boarded the eastbound bus at the Westfield Mall in Palm Desert along with one of my favorite valley bands, Machin’. Within a mile or two, half of the riders on board, young and old alike, were singing along and dancing in the aisle. The positive energy that was developing in the atmosphere was intoxicating and the unity that was fostered among commuters and musicians alike was uplifting to the soul.

I will never forget the reactions from so many unwitting riders as they boarded the bus, just like any other day, only to discover a kickass party in progress. I clearly remember as Machin’ was busting out a delectable, cumbia jam and we stopped somewhere along the route in Indian Wells, close to many of the uber-chic hotels and resorts. That’s when a woman in her 40s, still wearing her maid’s uniform, wearily climbed the stairs onto the bus after a hard day of cleaning up after people who were on vacation. The initial expression on her face was one of bewilderment and caution that quickly changed to a beaming, ear-to-ear grin that was contagious. Most everyone

on the bus shared the same grin. She took her seat across from me where she had a good view of the action and soaked it all in with an open-heart. That sweet, hotel-maid clapped and sang and stomped along with Machin’ and the rest of us throughout her entire commute home and before she exited the bus at her stop, she felt the compulsion to give each member of the band a big hug of gratitude. It seemed clear to me that the 111 Music Festival made her day and seeing that sort of reaction, over and over from multiple commuters made mine.

This unique event is the brainchild of the founder and director of The Coachella Valley Art Scene, Sarah Scheideman who first conceived of the idea while visiting her brother in in Portland, Oregon. Anyone who has ever spent any time in Portland knows it is a hub of creativity populated by a community of people who are known for fostering and embracing innovation and unity, most often through the arts. Portland has a similar event that takes place on its trolley system called The Streetcar Music Festival, and the concept flicked on a cartoon lightbulb over Scheideman’s head.

L.A. to La Quinta transplant, Ian Cush was a friend to Scheideman and the organization she created since its beginnings in 2008. Whenever his schedule would allow it, Ian would often make the trip down to the desert to help out on various projects utilizing not only his creative ideas and marketing expertise, but his sweat and elbow grease. Those of us with experience running a nonprofit know that it is a labor of love. Cush and Scheideman shared a passion for community outreach through the arts and utilization of unique, sometimes unexpected tools, venues and tactics for showcasing art in all of its forms.

They also share a motivation for creating platforms, both traditional and unusual, for artists of all sorts to be able to showcase themselves to the public.

It wasn’t until last June, when CV Art Scene gained status as a 501c non-profit

organization that Ian Cush decided to put down roots in the desert. Cush: “I finally felt like it was time...like the desert was finally in the right place for us to be able to really pursue some innovative ideas. The mentality out here was really changing and opportunities were opening up so I decided that I was going to take a leap and move out here. I told Sarah that if we are going to do this we are going to jump in head-on.”

Of course, it must be said that this outof-the-box idea would never have come to fruition, nor would it even be possible if not for the fantastic folks an Sunline Transit Agency. Innovators in environmentally conscience public transportation, the Sunline team possesses the kind forwardthinking mentality that allowed them to be open to the idea of allowing a bunch of rowdy musicians and DJs board their buses to shake things up for an afternoon. Not to mention the vision and foresight to grasp that this event is something good for the community.

In addition to the cooperation and support of Sunline Transit Agency,iIt warmed my heart to hear that seven local city governments whose citizens utilize the 111 route that runs through their borders, enthusiastically jumped on board with their support of this event and expressed support for the vision and goals presented to them by CV Art Scene. Even better than moral support on its own, the cities of Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella were generous enough to make monetary contributions in order to help make it all happen. With that much support and enthusiasm from our local leaders, the possibilities for the 111 Festival continue to manifest, blossom and evolve. I for one am looking forward to seeing what else CV Art Scene has in store for us.

For detailed information on artist lineup, schedules, awesome promo videos, FAQ’s and more, visit 111musicfestival.com For updates on exciting events and projects from the visionaries at The Coachella Valley Art Scene, visit their website at thecoachellavalleyartscene. com and like them on facebook.com/ thecvartscene.

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or the second year in a row, the 111 Music Festival will once again transform SunLine Transit Agency’s Line 111 buses into a grooving, moving concert filled with the sounds of an eclectic mix of 28 musical performers from the Coachella Valley on November 1, 2015, from 3:00-7:00pm. “Highway 111 is the heart of the Valley, so our Line 111 becomes the ideal mobile music venue for this festival,” said Lauren Skiver, CEO/General Manager of SunLine Transit Agency. “We’re very proud to partner with The Coachella Valley Art Scene to provide an opportunity for the community to experience a relaxing ride on our bus while enjoying some of the most talented local musical acts.”

The goal of this innovative music festival is to promote the local public transit system while showcasing the Valley’s local art, culture and music. Performers lined up for this year’s festival include: Alchemy, Alex Harrington, Alfa Cologne, Brightner, CANVAS, Caxton, CIVX, Doug Van Sant (Flusters), Eevaan Tre, Giselle Woo, Hannah Mills, Hive Minds, Ideation, IIIZ, Johnny Elsewhere, Jonzy, Kevin Francis, La Bus Bohème, Luthergates, Machin’, Maddy Ebersole, MermaidVision, Monreaux, Sun Baked, Symara Stone, The BrosQuitos, The Flusters, and Venus & The Traps.

Having seen many of these artists perform live, Sunday Sunline riders will no doubt be blown away at the level of talent living and creating in our valley. While the desert may have given birth to some serious music in the past, the artists in this line up are the promise of this music scene’s bright future. I would write about them all if I could, and actually have for many in articles past. But, with space and time limitations in mind, I was able to meet with three bands over the weekend - two who are experiencing significant growth, and one new band that has absolute screaming potential. These are only three innovative collectives that represent the very deep well of incredible, original music makers who call the Coachella Valley home.

The Ever-Evolving Hive Minds: Derek Jordan Gregg, Sean Poe and Matt Styler When longtime desert musician, Mark Gregg, shared a YouTube video of his son playing guitar and singing into the camera, I was immediately impacted. The song was “Firewater” and the voice, the mechanics of

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his guitar playing and the seasoned depth of his lyrics were far beyond his years. I would meet the young singer/songwriter months later at a CV Weekly event where he performed live. Clearly his stage presence and passion were channeled from a far older, experienced master of the art. Fast forward a couple of years, and he is performing with a full band and recording his second compilation with none other than multiPlatinum, Diamond certified, Oscar and Grammy nominated producer, composer and musician, Ronnie King.

Band brother and stickman, Sean Poe, has literally had Gregg’s back for the better part of three years now and has grown in skill, finesse and presence right along with Gregg.

New to the band, and bringing a surprisingly cohesive and creative element, is bass player Matt Styler. The self-taught local player, with his varied array of influences such as Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), and Les Claypool (Primus), was never expected to make the cut. “I didn’t even realize I was being set up for failure,” Styler shared laughing. “Sean asked if I wanted to come over and learn a full hour of original material, and I said, ‘Original music? Great!’

Neither Gregg nor Poe expected him to be such a great fit on so many levels. “This has become a lot more of a collective in the songwriting process,” shared Gregg. “It’s not so much a singer/songwriter album as it is a band album - all of us contributing to the songs and our sound.”

With one solid record under their belt, Hive Minds came under the management of Morgan James Entertainment who introduced them to famed producer, Ronnie King. Gregg, Poe and Styler along with King, took a break from recording to meet with me and talk about the five song EP they are producing.

“This project is going to be full of more soul,” said Gregg confidently. “This evolution of Hive Minds has a taste of R&B, roots blues and indie rock, but still maintains that classic pop feel. I guess you could say it has the essence of everything from post-new wave to Pixies meets Vampire Weekend. I think it puts the soul back into the term ‘radio friendly’. This album is an inferno. Ronnie is driving us, and with the limit on the time we have to create together, the music that is being captured reflects an incredibly high energy.”

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King, who has collaborated with multimillion dollar selling artists such as Mariah Carey, Tyrese, Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, The Offspring and Rancid, chimed in saying, “The boys have been a real pleasure to work with. They’ve been real gentlemen, trusting me and letting me produce their music. I love their new music. It’s phenomenal. We have some serious radio songs that are going to be fantastic on college radio, and we really look forward to getting them out there.”

Along with their mobile performance on the Sunline bus, Hive Minds will hit the festival’s Main Stage at the Cathedral City Festival Lawn across from the Mary Pickford Theater at 3:30pm The rest of their upcoming schedule is as follows: 11/7 Jackalope Ranch 9pm – 12am 11/14 Synergy Fest, Date Land Park 3:15pm – 4pm 11/14 La Quinta Brewery’s 2 year Anniversary 2pm 11/20 The Red Barn, Palm Desert 9pm 11/21 The Local Music Showcase at Schmidy’s Tavern with Mike Mozingo (Mix 100.5) 8pm Also, be watching for Hive Minds Kickstarter campaign early in November raising funds for the new EP. For more information on Hive Minds, go to their website: thehivemindsmusic.com IIIz (Formerly The Yip Yops) This band took Goldenvoice’s Tachevah Competition by the throat and won the prized opportunity to play the high profile Block Party. They had only put the band together 6 months prior with that very goal in mind. This tenacious tribe was still in high school at the time. Some of them still are. Since then, major changes have taken place in order to help these young, determined musicians achieve their highest music career goals.

The first major change was bringing vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist, Mari Brossfield, on board. “We found her about one year ago,” shared Ison Van Winkle, front man for the band. Sometimes when I would write, I’d write with a female vocal in mind.

We auditioned a couple of other girls and it just didn’t work out. But then my former guitar teacher, Mikael Jacobson, put a recital together and I heard his niece, Mari. I thought her vocals were unique and mature; they just stood out. We didn’t even realize she was only

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14. Besides, we all really like being around her.

It’s definitely not the easiest thing in the world to find someone who is willing to practice 6 hours a day, 4 days a week. Her parents were a bit hesitant at first, but even they are on board and are a great part of this team. Having Mari with us brings an interesting element. It opens up a path to explore more electronics and keyboards, integrating that with our core rock guitar and drums.”

Another very obvious change for this power four piece is the name. This came with one of the biggest and most exciting developments for the young band – they signed with a label.

“We were leaving Coachella 2014,” shared Ison. “Jacob and I were in the car and this guy knocks on my window, ‘Can you give me a ride to my hotel? I’ll give you $100.’ On the way, we showed him a video of performing ‘ODUYA’, and he really liked it. A year later, he contacted us again. They invested a lot of time looking at us and decided they liked our vibe and image and everything seemed to line up. In October, we met with the VP and his response was, “There are 20 different bands within your sound, but you don’t sound like any one of them.”

“Getting signed by Hood and Associate and getting the financial support has been huge,” Ison continued. “They suggested the name change. They felt it was to ‘young’, and wanted something edgier. We spent 3 months coming up with a name that everybody could agree on.

IIIz (pronounced “eyes”). It felt fitting for the direction we’re going in. A consistent theme in the songs I write is about perspective.”

That wasn’t the only direction the label pointed them in. They also contracted award winning producer and artist, Ronnie King. “IIIz have the potential,” King shared about these artists. “They are very driven and they know what they want. That was very intriguing to me. It really pushed me to go outside of my preconceived notions and discover that they are much deeper and more focused than I originally thought.”

Drummer Ross Murakami was also given the opportunity to be mentored by world renowned drummer, Alvin Taylor (Elton John, Eric Burdon, George Harrison, Billy Preston, Bob Welch). That mentorship included one on one drum lessons and the sharing of some

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insider, industry secrets. “Alvin started going through our songs, helping us hone in on what we really wanted to do,” says Ison. “He helped us out tremendously in getting our songs ready to record.”

IIIz is still in the recording process with about 12-13 songs recorded so far, which ones and how they will be released is still in the planning stages. Meanwhile, the energetic and engaging performers have not had a chance to play out in over 6 months, so you can count on an all-out, rocking performance from this crew when they do.

IIIz is composed of Ison Van Winkle Vocals, Guitar, Keyborads; Ross Murakami - Drums, Vocals; Jacob Gutierrez - Lead Bass, Vocals; and Mari Brossfield - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard. For now, you can only catch the well-seasoned and itching to play IIIz at one of the two following shows: Sunday, Nov 1st - 111 Music Festival mobile concert and the Festival Lawn, Main Stage at 8:30pm, and if the new management gives the ok, Friday, Nov 21st - Local Music Showcase with Mike Mozingo (Mix 100.5) at Schmidy’s Tavern, Palm Desert.

This is definitely a band to watch closely in 2016. You can do so by going to their Facebook page @ facebook.com/TheYipYops or their website: theyipyops.com The Flusters This band will definitely leave you flustered, in the best way. You’ll want to hear and see more of this fresh yet classically timeless, rocking original goodness. I had the opportunity to sit in on a rehearsal, and I was completely won over. The unspoken synchronicity between these players is tangible. The music they play comes from a hard earned discipline, but flows bright, warm and easy like the music it’s inspired by (the great Dick Dale, Roy Orbinson, Link Wray, Grizzly Bear, Jeff Buckley, and Richie Valens) should be. But it is not by any means cliché.

The lyrical themes are honest and relatable.

There is nothing “Poppy” about this band other than their destined growing popularity.

These young passionate players are easy on the eyes, especially in their signature black and white, tailored suits. But more importantly, the way they maintain their authentic grasp on the classic material they’re inspired by, while delivering elements from more contemporary greats, while never losing their own very clear identity is absolutely masterful. Add in the rich, dreamy vocals of front man, Dougie VanSant and good luck finding anything not to love about this band.

“A lot of these songs have lived on repeat

in my mind over the last 5 years,” shared lead vocalist, guitarist, Dougie VanSant. “It’s taken me so long to be able to conceptualize and produce a project with any group of people until now. The end result would always be a collection of five songs that belong on five different records. You could just feel that the energy didn’t live together. Our styles are very different, but we’ve developed our sound together. We just want to make a great album. All parts of that include tone, sound and aesthetic - filling open spaces tastefully and not playing on top of each other. We want to be professional about the way we create music, not just in how we perform it.”

“From every musical avenue, the support I’ve experienced here is like nothing I’ve ever experienced,” chimed in guitarist, vocalist, Danny White. That is saying a lot considering his wanderings have exposed him to music communities in Jackson, Mississippi; Memphis, Tennesse and New Orleans. “We haven’t asked to play any shows other than the very first one we played, ‘Doo Wop in the Desert’. The music community here has been really great about receiving us.”

“It’s been a big part of us believing that this could be more than just one really good album,” VanSant added. “It allows us to earn our spurs as a band as opposed to the bigger cities where you’d be hard pressed to find a receptive audience. It gives us even more inspiration to tighten it up and take it out to places like LA, Nashville, and our hometowns in Mississippi and Philadelphia. We have a lot of fun, but it’s a byproduct of doing the work and being focused. We know what we want to produce.”

The Flusters are: Dougie VanSant (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Danny White (Guitar, Vocals), Mario Estrada (Bass), and Chris O’Sullivan (Drums) Make sure you catch them on the mobile 111 Music Festival as well as on the Festival Lawn, Main Stage at 4:15pm Visit their website theflusters.com.

The 111 Line stretches 26 miles across the Valley, from Palm Springs to Indio. The mobile music festival is for all age groups and the normal bus fare is $1.00 for a one-way ride and $3.00 for an all-day pass. For more information and to view the music line-up, go to 111MusicalFestival.com. To learn more about the stops along the Line 111, go to Sunline.org.

This year we are producing a stage on the 111 line at the Cathedral City Festival Lawn.

Ride the Sunline Bus to and from the stage venue and ride with the music!

resh off of a successful 80s costume party, Bart Lounge is back at it again this week with two more mustattend events. The fun kicks off this Friday, October 30th with an eclectic mix of musical talent and is quickly followed the next night

by Bart’s Halloween party featuring DJs Sugarfree and Rich Brandon. Both events are free to the public and promise to be an exciting time in one of the most unique and fun atmospheres the Valley boasts.

The fun starts on the eve of the spookiest night of the year as five bands take the stage at Bart. Ideation, Moods, 1975, The Hellions, and Little Red Spiders all promise to bring a varied mix of sound sure to please all who attend the event. “They all have a pretty unique sound,” Michael Murphy, the owner of Bart, told me, “ranging from alt. rock to electronic funk. Little Red Spiders is an incredible live band and 1975 is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.” Do not expect anything too extreme, however.

Although this is not going to be your laid back coffee shop vibe, it is not exactly going to be a Megadeath show either. “If there’s a happy medium, I’ll take that,” Murphy told me. All five bands are Southern California native, with all but 1975 hailing from right here in the Coachella Valley. So if you are a supporter of live, local music, head on out to Bart Friday night and check out a great lineup. The fun starts at 8pm and, as always, there is no cover.

If live bands are not quite your thing, though, then Saturday night at Bart might be the best bet for you. On Halloween night, Bart is hosting its own party in celebration of one of the most ghoulish nights of the year, with music being provided by DJs Sugarfree and Rich Brandon. And for a bar which already boasts art and décor reminiscent of a Tim Burton movie, you can bet that the atmosphere Murphy brings to the table on Halloween night will not be one that is soon forgotten. “No 80s music

this time,” Murphy told me, “just a huge dance party!” DJ Sugarfree is in the mix once again and she is sure to bring the party hard with her partner in crime for the night, DJ Rich Brandon. “Me and Rich will be doing eclectic mixes of mainly electronic dance and club music with a Latin vibe,” Sugarfree told me. “We will also be throwing well known hip hop/pop hits here and there, you know, to get the crowd hyped up. We will be switching every hour and we will probably start the night off with a chill, lounge vibe then turn it up as the night progresses.”

If the great atmosphere and talented DJs were not enough, however, Bart is holding a costume competition with a $250 prize going to the winner. So get those creative minds in gear, assemble a great costume, and come on down to Bart on Halloween night and show everyone what you came up with. You could leave $250 richer and with an entire year’s worth of bragging rights as the best dressed person at the spookiest place to be on Halloween!

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atty Griffin is going to break your heart.

Not forever, not on purpose, just for the duration of her new album, Servant Of

Love.

Patty Griffin was born and raised in Old Town, Maine in 1964. She is the youngest of seven siblings. Her father was a high school physics teacher, her mother was a homemaker. Her family exhibited natural musical ability, her mother and grandparents had beautiful singing voices, but no one ever considered a career in music. As a kid, Patty experienced an epiphany when her dad gave her the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band for her birthday.

By age 16, she purchased her first guitar for $50. Influenced by artists like Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and Stevie Nicks, she began to write her own songs. Although she wasn’t completely confident about her singing talent, and her family tried to dissuade her, she knew music something she wanted to pursue.

Following high school she got married, relocating to Florida and later Boston. By then, she had put her ambitions on the back burner, concentrating on her marriage, making ends meet by waiting tables. When her marriage ended, Patty returned to her first love: music.

She began supporting herself by playing clubs and coffee houses. Along the way she recorded a demo and began shopping it to labels. Even though ambient noise could be heard on those primitive recordings, the songs garnered enough attention to get Patty a deal with A&M records.

Initially, the label took her back in the studio, trying to augment her spare songs with bigger arrangements and more instrumentation. But that really didn’t capture the raw intimacy of her original demo cassette. So the label basically cleaned that up and released it as Living With Ghosts in 1996.

Two years later, Patty was back with Flaming Red. Her sophomore effort had a bigger sound, incorporating elements of Rock, Folk, Pop and even Trip-Hop. Both albums achieved critical acclaim and moderate sales. She recorded a third album for A&M, right as the label was being swallowed up by a beverage company merger. Suddenly, her music was deemed uncommercial, (or something), and the album, Silver Bell, was shelved.

Patty quickly rebounded, landing at ATO, Dave Matthews’ artist-friendly boutique label.

Her first record for them, 2002’s “1,000 Kisses”

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was a masterpiece. Recorded live in the studio, it included sharp character studies like “Chief,” “Making Pies,” “Rain” and “Nobody’s Crying.”

While Patty was busy creating songs for herself, astute artists like the Dixie Chicks, Emmylou Harris and Solomon Burke were also discovering her impeccable songcraft. The Dixie Chicks included “Let Him Fly” and “Top Of The World” on their platinum selling albums, Fly and Home.

She followed 1,000 Kisses with a series of flawless albums, the live Kiss In Time, arrived in 2003. Impossible Dream and Children Running Through were released in 2004 and 2007, respectively.

Inspired by the Gospel sounds of the Staple Singers and the Dixie Hummingbirds, Patty teamed up with producer/musician Buddy Miller to record Downtown Church in 2009. She took home a Grammy award for Best Traditional Gospel Album. Her association with Buddy Miller led to her participation on Robert Plant’s Band Of Joy project. Originally the name of one of his pre-Led Zeppelin groups, Plant resurrected the moniker in 2010.

The line-up included Miller, multiinstrumentalist (and singer- songwriter) Darrell Scott, drummer Marco Giovino, bassist Byron House and Patty. Back in the ‘60s, Band Of Joy’s sound was limited to Blues-Rock. The 21st century incarnation offered a wicked combo-platter of Blues, Folk, Country, Soul and Americana. Their self-titled album debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Patty’s vocal chemistry with the erstwhile, (self-proclaimed), Golden God Of Rock was immediate and palpable. Soon that translated to their personal lives as well. The couple set up house in Patty’s home in Austin, splitting their time between Texas and Great Britain.

Patty’s 2013 album, American Kid, was inspired by the terminal illness and death of her beloved dad, Lawrence Joseph Griffin. Equal parts restless farewell and a celebration of life, the record took a page from the Byrds and the Bible’s Book Of Ecclesiastes offering a time to mourn and a time to dance. It included two duets with Robert Plant and reached #36 on the Billboard charts.

Perhaps hoping to capitalize on the success of American Kid, Universal Music Group, which subsumed the A&M label, released her “lost album,” from 2000. Silver Bell had been recorded in New Orleans with legendary producer Daniel Lanois. As expected, (by everyone except her original scaredy-cat label), it was a worthy addition to her rich body of work.

Sadly, Patty and the Golden God parted company in 2014. While promoting his excellent

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album, Lullaby And…The Ceaseless Roar, Plant attributed the break-up to his “Black Country character.” Now she has returned with her 10th album, Servant Of Love.

It opens tentatively with the title track. She is accompanied by sparse piano notes, L-bowed bass and a serpentine trumpet. But Patty’s vocals take center stage, alternately soaring and keening.

Her simple wish is to “live by the ocean, carry me away, I’m a servant of love. The song’s rich imagery was inspired by the Magic Realism of authors like Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Isabel Allende.

Lyrically, Patty has really broadened her horizons on this record. Three tracks, “250,000 Miles,” “Gunpowder” and “Good And Gone,” take her out of her comfort zone.

Powered by her own piquant guitar tunings, drones (which are similar to bagpipes), drum and Shawn Colvin’s dulcet harmonies, “250,000 Miles” is equal parts Elizabethan madrigal and Middle Eastern dirge. Here she easily slips into the skin of a worried mother whose daughter has been sold into indentured servitude. “A lady’s maid for ladies who are waiting, she paints the toes, prepares a stranger’s tea/What came before she must forget or bury, or carry deep inside her silently.”

Wed to a slinky, hip-shake rhythm, plus a melody that splits the difference between Hot Jazz and Blues, “Gunpowder” takes aim at corporate greed and the craven desires of the human animal. Cloaked in her sultry, come-hither style, she delivers a withering portrayal of an amoral capitalist “robbing cradles and the graves”.

“Good And Gone” plays out like a modern day Murder Ballad. An oblique account of the true story of a 22 year old black man, John Crawford.

He was shot and killed by police while holding an unloaded pellet gun he had picked up from a Walmart shelf. The police responded to a 911 call that accused Crawford of waving a loaded gun at children in the store. Neither the caller, nor the officer were indicted in the killing.

Much like Bob Dylan’s epochal “Lonesome Death Of Hattie Carroll” it’s a bleak but vivid portrait of social injustice that remains unchanged after 50 years. The action is propelled by swampy Blues-guitar, kalimba and drones. Patty never minces words; “I’m gonna make sure he knows his place, wipes that smile right off his face/Find a way to lay him low, I know some things that he don’t know.”

It’s tempting to attribute the most joyful and heartbreaking tracks to her bygone romantic relationship. “Hurt A Little While” is fragile but resolute. The instrumentation is bare-bones, electric guitar, bass and organ, the melody, Bluesinflected. Coiled and menacing guitar riffs snake through roiling bass lines striking with a “don’t tread on me” alacrity. Patty confides “It might hurt a little while, it might hurt a little longer than a little while/But one of these days I’m gonna smile again, one of these days I’m gonna smile.”

Sweet and sun-kissed Spanish arpeggios weave a gossamer tapestry on “Made Of The Sun.” The poignant lyrics recall happier times; “When The World was only you and your warm arms, I’d look for you, you were the favorite one/Your yesterdays poured into my tomorrows.” The infectious melody and Shawn Colvin’s pliant backing vocals almost camouflage the bittersweet memories.

Shawn Colvin is also on hand for the incandescent “Rider Of Days.” Shimmery guitars cascade over the wistful melody. Shawn’s harmonies are warm and symbiotic, the filigreed fretwork is lush and gorgeous. But it’s Patty’s

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plaintive vocals that will make you catch your breath (every time), as she admits “my darling I miss you, and I always will.”

The clouds lift a little for “Noble Ground” and “Snake Charmer.” Although the lyrics on the former continue to mine the heartache, the tune and instrumentation are equal parts torch and twang. Bluesy guitar chords collide with fluttery piano notes and blowsy trumpet fills, Patty’s mien is defiant and determined as she picks herself up and dusts herself off.

The latter is anchored by chugging, Bo Diddley-meets-Everly Brothers guitar riffs and a strutting rhythm. Patty plays the alluring siren, quietly confident in her powers of snake charm-y persuasion.

Other interesting tracks include the steady and insistent “Everything’s Changed,” along with “There Isn’t One Way.” An accelerated bottleneck Blues number, it features menacing, slightly incendiary guitar licks that seem at odds with lyrics that advocate kindness.

The album closes with the one-two punch of “You Never Asked Me” and “Shine A Different Way.” “You…” is a soaring, albeit hushed piano ballad. Patty’s emotional armor is fully in place in this final relationship post-mortem. She stoically insists “I don’t believe in love like that anyway, I would have told you that if you’d have asked me/ The kind of love that comes along once and saves everything between a woman and a man.”

Recalling this life-changing romance, she concedes “It was an exercise in catastrophe, it was a dance of destruction/It was the daze of futility, it was the flight of fragile wings.” It’s a beautifully devastating song, shot through with recrimination and regret. Happily, it doesn’t end the album on this melancholy note.

The final track finds Patty opting for happiness on “Shine A Different Way.” Propelled by a sharp sunburst of acoustic and baritone guitars, plus accordion and Patty on mandolin, the track is suffused with a sense of optimism and the promise of a brighter future. It offers a brilliant exhale, something like a long night’s journey into day.

For the first album released through her own PGM imprint, Patty and longtime producer, Craig Ross abandoned the pristine perfection of Nashville and recorded the album in her adopted hometown of Austin, Texas. The results are as raw and intimate as the emotions contained in the songs.

“In The Wee Small Hours” by Frank Sinatra, “Lady In Satin” by Billie Holiday, “Blue” by Joni Mitchell, “Ingenue”by k.d. lang, and “Dilate” by Ani DiFranco all have something in common with Patty Griffin’s Servant Of Love. Each of these watershed records managed to distill the pain of heartbreak and create great art in the process. To paraphrase Patty, “Something’s lost, but something new begins.”

gray hair flying, camera in hand. His eye, however, is sharp and clear. Pete studied photography at UCLA. His work has been exhibited globally. Peter’s home base is now the Agnes Pelton House in Cathedral City that he shares with his longtime partner, Simeon Den. On November 6th, Peter’s SNAP! exhibition opens at the Smith Vargas Gallery in Palm Springs.

“SNAP! originally opened in Los Angles,” said curator Simeon Den. “Peter captured iconic drag performers and gay porn stars to highlight the subtext of gender behavior. We learn our gender behavior and then make choices. These images reflect the hyper-femininity and hypermasculinity depicted by gay men.”

“What makes this exhibit more poignant, since this work was first shown 5 years ago, our cultural views of gender have changed,” continued Simeon. “We accept gender fluidity but perhaps not the critical thinking that allows us to freely acknowledge sexual identity and fluidity. We sometimes forget that acceptance was not readily available. The fear of being ‘outed’ was real for many. Today, it seems the fear of being ‘outed’ has lessened as we embrace the individual. These images are a reminder of our recent history.”

“Drag queens have much to do with the history of gay culture. The drag queens were on the front lines of bringing the discussion of gay rights to the forefront. Recall the events at The Stonewall on June 28, 1969. This was the beginning of gay rights, of our right to be accepted for who we are. Peter’s photographs of the icons of the drag queen world capture beauty and femininity but the work also captures something more. The black and white imagery belies a world that was harsh as acceptance was not easily won.” When looking into the eyes, there is a sense of worldliness that a smile cannot Peter has built a career capturing the images of the person. His celebrity clients include Stevie Wonder, Cindy Crawford, Michael York, John Waters, Frenchie Davis, and Drag icons including Lypsinka, Jackie Beat, Coco Peru, and Andy Warhol superstar, Holly Woodlawn. But his work is much deeper than images of the infamous. “Peter’s other projects include images of Fabulous Women over 60 and Environmental Portraits documenting residents of Cathedral City Cove where we live. Peter’s sensibility is evident – beauty can only be captured by a lens when the subject feels comfortable being who they are. SNAP! May challenge your sensibility of what is beauty but it should not be dismissed as a drag show. These people are being true to themselves.”

Several portraits include gay porn stars.

“These portraits are not salacious. Each portrait, gay, transgender, transsexual, depicts people in control of their own destiny. How the outside world may view their profession is of no consequence.”

“I think much has changed since I started photographing transgender, Drag Queens and porn-stars, “ said Peter Palladino “When I started these portraits I shot only in black and white, capturing hard-edge people on the periphery of any society, gay or straight. The work was developed in the dark room, fitting since my portrait captured people who seemed

to only exist in the darkness.”

“It started with the club kids in New York trying to outdo each other and the overkill was numbing to me after a while,” continued Peter.

“By the time Rue Paul’s Drag-Race was a TV fixture, I began to lose interest. It is not subject matter I would be interested in photographing today; maybe partly because I am old and jaded, but for me it was like a snake eating its tail.

Outrages had become cliché,” he noted.

“It’s really all relative isn’t it? I was 17 and witnessed the Stonewall Riots. I fell in love with Warhol’s superstars, Candy Darling, Jackie Kurtis and Holly Woodlawn, the only one that lived long enough for me to photograph. She dragged her ass out in the pouring rain to attend the first exhibit of SNAP! in Hollywood. I loved early John Waters. But, my God, John Travolta playing Divine’s role in Hairspray! Kill me now!” sighed Peter. “The street scene, the club scene, the drag scene, it has all become mainstream.

I miss the days of underground. I don’t know if THEY became less interesting or I just became uninterested. Lady Gaga stole the whole drag thing and she’s a woman! We are rapidly becoming homogenized.”

Peter continues “I will say I feel blessed that I got to photograph ‘the best in show’ and masters of their craft. I must sound like Norma Desmond! And it is true ‘I am big! It’s the pictures that got small.’ We didn’t need dialog we had faces.”

Peter Palladino’s SNAP! opens on November 6th, at the Smith Vargas Gallery (smithvargas. com) in Palm Springs. For more info on Peter’s work visit palladinodenphotography.com.

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The Wizard of Paws” Super Pet Adoption Festival

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alling all animal lovers! Mark your calendars now for the 7th annual Super Pet Adoption Festival presented by Loving All Animals on the weekend of November 14th and 15th. This Wizard of Oz themed extravaganza is the most spectacular rescue pet adoption event in Southern California. It draws thousands of animal lovers seeking to adopt or just enjoy a fun outing with their family and friends.

Many bring their own pup along to find him a companion. Animal welfare organizations and public shelters travel down the “Yellow Brick Road” to the Land of Oz that weekend hoping to create happy “forever” families for the homeless dogs, cats, and birds in their care.

This year, Loving All Animals is excited to move the event to their hometown in Palm Desert. The adoption fair will cover over 5 acres at the beautiful, centrally located Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Nestled behind the Palm Desert Civic Center buildings, the park contains beautiful lakes, a rose garden, playgrounds for children, as well as a modern Amphitheater featuring animal demonstrations. You will be greeted by Dorothy with Toto, the Tin Man, the Lion, the Scarecrow, Glinda the Good Witch of the North, and other assorted costumed characters.

Loving All Animals’ President, Lindi Biggi, hopes for the biggest turnout ever with over 300 adopted animals. She enthusiastically reports, “We are now in our seventh year, and it just keeps getting better. Coachella Valley folks are great animal lovers, and many of them turn out every year to be part of the festivities and to see these animals go to happy homes purring and wagging their tails. This event is a great opportunity to save more homeless animals, and move our Valley in the direction of becoming a No-Kill community.” We would all agree, “There is no place like a home,” and no home is complete without a special dog or cat.

The biggest stars of the weekend are the beautiful rescue animals, the dogs, the cats and the birds that arrive with hope in their hearts for finding loving homes.

The Coachella Valley Animal Campus, our local Riverside County shelter, will bring over 60 animals each day and will feature lower adoption fees. Some rescue groups attending are breed specific such as Maltese Rescue California, Forget-Me-Not Pekingese Rescue, and So-Cal Boxer rescue. Several cat rescue groups, including ForEver Meow, will showcase some beautiful felines.

Country Club Animal Clinic will be there once again to provide complimentary vet checks on all adopted animals. Low cost vaccinations and micro-chipping will be available to folks attending with their own pets. Pick up a delicious lunch from one of

cute caddy A good Samaritan found adorable homeless 7-moold Caddy near the Cadillac dealership. This female kitten promises to bring class and style to your home. And her playful antics will bring you joy.

Rescued by Loving All Animals.

Contact (760) 834-7000.

Meet zanni Gregarious and gorgeous, this beautiful 2-yr-old Lab girl has never met a human she did not love! Playful and active, she is also a big cuddle bug. She patiently waits for your call, hoping for a chance to meet.

Contact Zanni at Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000.

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the many food trucks and dine at the shaded pavilion area. Enjoy the dog performances on stage.

You might be interested in purchasing one of the Kennel Cards to be displayed on the dog kennels which will help defray costs for this event. For a $50 donation, one of these cards can honor your pet, or it can include your name, or the name of your business. For information about the kennel cards, contact (760) 834-7019.

Travel down the “Yellow Brick Road” on the weekend of November 14th and 15th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. The park is located on the corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert, just behind the city government buildings. There is no charge for admission.

Watch soon for PSA’s from Hollywood star Dick Van Dyke promoting this event. Like the Facebook page “Loving All Animals Org”, check their website www.lovingallanimals. org or call Loving All Animals at (760) 8347000 for further information. You may fall in love at the Wizard of Paws and take home a new best “furfriend”.

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by Rick Riozza

Ciao! SO•PA-Isn’t it Romantic?

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ì! Simply sitting outdoors last evening with friends at the new SO•PA restaurant while the lit moon kept its slow rise above the dreamy sea of clouds, casually swayed us into an inviting mood of love. We’re talking about the love of fine dining while comfortably ensconsed in a brilliant design setting that reeks of Palm Springs elegance.

You readers often wish this column to alert eager diners, foodies, and wine lovers to the latest dining experience about town to speak of. Well-in this case, a culinary phenomenon is materializing right before our palates. It’s an eventful treat that we desert dwellers can enjoy early on-that is to say, before the whole world takes notice and packs up the place. Hyperbole?

Actually-not to worry just yet. The restaurant is entirely outdoors with very spacious seating; owns a design scheme that energizes the artist in us, and, did I mention how romantic is the ambience ?

It’s located at the luxurious L’Horizon Hotel & Spa, which was recently purchased

by L.A.–based designer and admitted luxuryhotel devotee Steve Hermann. Built in 1952 by legendary Desert Modern architect William F. Cody as a retreat and later becoming a hotel which had hosted the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable, the Nixons and the Reagans during its heyday.

Check out the mid-century architectural contours at lhorizonpalmsprings.com.

As with all great restaurants, its personnel has to match the inspired decor.

Avanti!-enter Italian-born chef Giacomo Pettinari, who has worked and trained at famed restaurants all around the world, including Chef Ferran Adrià’s El Bulli, and Piero Salvaggio’s Valentino, where Pettinari earned a Michelin star!

Along with Pettinari’s given talent of preparing Mediterranean cuisine, the chef also showcases an immense range of culinary artistry gleaned from his international accomplishments. Now opened for breakfast, we can view his fresh selection seasonal dishes for a fabulous lunch and exquisite dinners at the above-referenced website at /sopa-restaurant.

I so look forward to interviewing Giacomo for my “Mind of a Chef” series.

His stint at El Bulli has to be an eye-opener: an extraordinary life and work experience on the Costa Brava, some two hours north of Barcelona. Chef Pettanari will no doubt continue to unleash the art of deconstructing and reconstituting all types of food and libations in such a specialized craft.

Back on earth, we’ll expect a delicious array of entrées that includes, Braised Veal Cheeks, Roasted Spanish Octopus, Seared Wild Caught Ling Cod, and Poached Hudson Valley Foie Gras Au Torcion among other delectable items.

Our group enjoyed the chef’s Tasting Menu. We enjoyed the Black Quinoa Salad, prepared with hazelnuts, cranberries, celery, scallions along with an IPA Beer vinegar.

Wonderful and recommended. Next we were treated to an amazing Arancino, the coated fried rice balls prepared with Val D’Aosta Fontina Cheese along with a bright and tasty Red Pepper Sauce.

When served the Durham Ranch Poussin in Confit, we all simply sat back to dwell on the arresting aroma of the young bird that was prepared with Apple Purée, Red Wine Gastrique, and Baby Artichokes. Another dish not to be missed.

Our dessert, 5 Spices Medjool Date Cake amidst Butterscotch Sauce, Honey Powder, Chai Tea Sherbet and Filbert Tuille was as scrumptious as it sounds.

We met Michael Worth, the restaurant manager, who is also-as I so deem-one of the new wine wise guys in town. As one would expect with an evolving menu and accompanying wine list, the wine section will increase with both focus and variety.

Michael describes his ensuing collection to include both vintage and sought-after bottles to match and pair with Chef’s enticing dishes.

For our meal, on the current wine list, we were graced with the Sonoma County, Dry Creek Vineyard Chenin Blanc. This wine originated in the famed Loire River Valley and is often referred to Vouvray. Here in our own Sonoma surrounds, this grape is produced dry with a very fresh melon and tropical fruit profile.

The red wine provided was an Italian Merlot from the Trentino area in northern Italy. Barone Fini produced the mediumbodied Merlot that remained fresh in the glass and paired perfectly with the Arancino

and Poussin.

So heartfelt felicitations to the staff at SO•PA, and, to our dining public who now get to experience the aim and objective of such talented and artistic minds. As this venue continues to enlighten our valley, let’s look forward to some additional coverage right here in the Vino Voice. Cheers! and Bon Appétit!

SO•PA 1050 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Open daily 7:30am--11am, 12pm-2pm, 5pm-9/10pm. Sat & Sun Brunch 7:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm 760.323.1858 Rick’s beat is to eat and drink at various food and wine venues in Palm Springs and its surrounds. He is the valley’s sommabout-town, entertaining and conducting at wine events and tastings. Contact winespectrum@aol.com

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BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey 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 DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 Terrorfest 8pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-327-1700 T.B.A. 9pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 Alyce Bowie Halloween Show 8:30pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm THE HARD ROCK; PS; 760-325-9676 BB’s 31st Annual Halloweekend Bash 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Halloween Show w/ Astro Zombies, The Sweat Act and The Hellions 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JACKALOPE RANCH; IND; 760-342-1999 Wicked Jed 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 T.B.A. 8pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Halloween Party and Costume Contest w/ DJ’s 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Hot Sauce 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-9991995 Pop Vision 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 JB’s Halloween Jam 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-3450222 Halloween Party w/ Off Da Cuff 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The 11th Annual Grim Rabbit Halloween Show w/ Astro Zombies 9pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PJ’S SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228-1199 TBA 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Revolution Halloween Party and Costume Contest w/ Higher Heights, Elektric Lucie, The Book of Abel and more 9pm

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Jackalope Ranch

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hile the Coachella Valley is home to many amazing restaurants, it would be difficult to match the outdoor beauty of Jackalope Ranch in Indio. There are waterfalls in the parking lot and on both sides of the entry walkway that greet you as you enter. Once inside, the restaurant has a rustic yet classy feel. It recently received a facelift with gorgeous new tabletops giving the rich dark tones a brighter look. The backyard is absolutely magical with more waterfalls and lush greenery making it the perfect place for outdoor dining with the family or a romantic meal. They also have large private dining rooms to host your special occasions.

I originally went to Jackalope a couple months ago for dinner with my husband, with the intention of writing a review. I’m always impressed when I see the staff giving the same quality service to other guests as they do to us. That was the case on that evening, as my daughter and her husband had snuck in and were seated at a different table without our knowledge. They were as impressed with the food and service as we were. I attribute this to their team being under the management of Paul Goldstine, who recently returned to the restaurant this year.

We started out with cocktails and appetizers. We shared the blue crab cakes which were nicely seasoned and the calamari fries, both of which were fantastic. We have returned on several occasions since just to have these two appetizers with cocktails.

We then decided to split a bottle of red wine to pair with our main meal. I chose the Scottish salmon, which was accompanied by a delicious vegetable rice pilaf, broccolini, with a saffron carrot reduction, making this one of my favorite salmon dishes in the valley. Absolutely delicious! My husband selected the center cut 11 ounce filet mignon with mashed potatoes and a stuffed tomato.

Of course I made him share the steak and I must say that it is one of the best I’ve had in town. I am difficult to satisfy when it comes to how my steak is cooked, but this filet was perfectly prepared. And yes, we have since returned for me to order the filet for myself.

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It is important to point out that our server was superb through the whole evening; bringing our salads and bread at just the right interval after our appetizers and allowing the proper time before delivering our main meal. He also gave us time to percolate a bit before coming out of our food coma to enjoy a couple delicious dessert selections served with a fine cognac to finish the evening. When dining at a restaurant like this it’s important to be able to savor the experience and not feel rushed.

I must add that we have been back to Jackalope on too many occasions to count since this first dining experience. Let me just say that we are smitten with the food, service, ambience and now entertainment.

While I give 5 stars to the restaurant for its fine dining, I also give the same props to the bar and cocktail lounge. We have enjoyed many meals there while partaking in one of the best craft cocktail menus in town. I highly suggest any BBQ item they have on their menu. At this point we’ve tried them all and can confidently endorse any one of them.

The big comfortable booths or hightop tables, if you prefer, make it the perfect place to kick back and watch football, enjoy lunch, Happy Hour, or listen to their new live entertainment on Friday nights: Country Club’n with Lisa Lynn and the Country Gentlemen and the Rockin’ the Ranch on Saturday nights with some of the best music acts the desert has to offer with the lineup changing weekly. Also make sure to check out their Un-Wine’d Wednesdays where you can take advantage of ½ price glasses and bottles of their complete wine menu. For more info go to: thejackaloperanch.com or call 760-342-1999.

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NEW OLD THRILLERS

ust in time for Halloween, Twilight Time Movies is releasing a batch of older horror and thrillers. None have been available on Blu-ray until now. Each title is a limited edition of only 3,000 units, so they sell-out quickly.

BLACK WIDOW (1987)

Nonconformist director Bob Rafelson gives us a classy, alluring tale of a coldhearted seductress (Theresa Russell) who marries and murders a series of wealthy men, getting away with her crimes until she encounters an equally clever Justice Department drone (Debra Winger) as bewitched as she is repelled by her quarry.

The interplay of Russell and Winger is captivating. Co-stars Dennis Hopper, Sami Frey, and Nicol Williamson are an entertaining trio of poor saps. The great cinematography is by Conrad Hall and the sharp score is from Michael Small that can be enjoyed on an isolated track.

JOHN CARPENTER’S VAMPIRES (1998)

This decidedly dark comedy about a Vatican sanctioned vampire slayer (James Woods) assisted by a wise-ass sidekick (Daniel Baldwin) and a naïve young priest (Tim Guinee) who are pitted against an ancient vampire (Thomas Ian Griffith) in an attempt to retrieve a powerful religious relic that will allow the night stalkers to hunt their victims in the full light of day (!) may not be for all tastes but I liked the irreverent tone and snarky repartee. Also starring Maximilian Schell and Sheryl Lee. The eclectic score is from writer-director Carpenter.

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Screeners No.188

COUNT YORGA VAMPIRE (1970)

year-olds.” A compliment really, because that 12 year-old hides in all of us, one way or another. Universal. Blu-ray 3D. TIGER HOUSE

SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN (1970)

This truly original paranoid nightmare with its crazy plot and unexpected twists delivers the ambitious but cultic intent of the filmmakers and the less than sophisticated expectations of the audience. This one is hard to categorize. Is it sci-fi? Or horror?

Or an espionage thriller? Well, it’s a little of all those genres and something more.

And less. But the big draw for is that the three icons of the horror genre -- Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, and Peter Cushing – are conspiring to link Great Britain to an unnamed totalitarian state where torture, murder, and out-of-control “experiments” are practiced. Gordon Hessler directs Christopher Wicking’s deliciously overwrought screenplay. The inventive cinematography is by John Coquillon.

STRANGE INVADERS (1983)

Michael Laughlin’s midnight mash-up and affectionate satiric homage to science fiction/alien takeover films of the 1950s stars Paul Le Mat as a university professor searching for his ex-wife (Diana Scarwid), who seems to have disappeared while visiting her heartland American hometown of Centerville, Illinois. In fact, the whole place turns out to be a hotbed of alien infestation, in place since the ‘50’s and, get this, weirdly unaware of how the outside world has changed. Nancy Allen co-stars as a helpful journalist. The wonderfully enthusiastic supporting cast includes Michael Lerner, Louise Fletcher, Wallace Shawn, Fiona Lewis, and Lassie’s “mom” June Lockhart. This retro hip genre movie is still lots of fun.

This nifty little low-budget exploitation effort keeps a nonchalant tone that delivers just the right amount of humor that makes its unexpected ending all the more potent.

There’s a vintage Hollywood ambiance to the whole enterprise, including the seedy stylishness of the undead title character played with convincing ennui by Robert Quarry. Yorga’s cover is a hip medium who attracts nubile young lovelies to his mansion where he holds séances. One girl’s grieving boyfriend (played by producer Michael Macready) hires vampire fighter Dr. Hayes (Roger Perry). This title is one of the classic exploitation films originally distributed by American International.

Recent titles also available: JURASSIC WORLD 3D

When Kelly sneaks into her boyfriend’s house, she doesn’t expect to be caught up in a home invasion to abduct Mark’s dad and force him to carry out a robbery at the bank he manages. Now she’s the unknown element in the gang’s meticulously planned heist. As the next 12 hours unfold, she must use every reserve of courage and brains to outwit the highly trained gang. I love the idea that a teen girl is the only hope for a family’s survival. This is a great highconcept thriller. Kaya Scodelario, Ed Skrein Dougray Scott co-star. Thomas Daley directs an original screenplay by Simon Lewis.

Magnolia. Blu-ray.

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Book Review

Art for Art’s Sake

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erhaps the one thing that truly sets human beings apart from animals is creativity.

I’m often amazed at people’s artistic endeavors and how that art can be so meaningful, beautiful and inspirational. In Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Riverhead Press, 208 pages), Elizabeth Gilbert explores the mystery of the creative process and encourages everyone to find their creative space to do their thing.

In 2007, Eat Pray Love was published. It was Gilbert’s fourth book. If you are not familiar with the title you are a man or live under a rock. At the time of publication, Gilbert did not give up her day job. After all, even though she already had three other books in stores and she never anticipated the new book would do well. Certainly not be enough to support her.

Today, Eat Pray Love has sold over 10 million copies, has been translated into 30 languages and was made into a movie starring Julia Roberts! With that success, Gilbert could retire. But she hasn’t because there is no way she ever could. She must write. She must stay creative.

As nice as that sounds, and even with huge financial success, being creative is not so easy.

Gilbert begins Big Magic asking: What is creativity? The answer: The relationship between a human being and the mysteries of inspiration.

This book is her fight against the forces that oppose creativity. How do we find inspiration? Where do ideas come from? How do we live a creative life?

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By Heidi Simmons “Big Magic”

By Elizabeth Gilbert non-Fiction

Divided into six parts, Gilbert breaks down what she considers the necessary elements to live a creative life without fear: Courage, Enchantment, Permission, Persistence, Trust and Divinity.

When she writes about creative living, she is encouraging people to live a life that is driven by curiosity. Gilbert believes the way to live a transcendent life is to value your creative time and find your own joy no matter what your day job is.

She acknowledges that the path to creative living requires courage. She includes a list of things we use to keep us from being creative. You might be surprised how many you check off. But she distinguishes the difference between bravery and fearlessness. She insists fear and creativity must peacefully coexist.

Gilbert defines ideas as if they are entities traveling the planet looking for people to accept them and give them a try. She tells an incredible story where she gave up an idea for a novel she had worked on for months. That idea mysteriously transferred to another author. Several years later, she and the author discovered they had the same idea and together figured out where and how the idea moved from Gilbert to her friend without a word. Gilbert says that ideas are driven to be made manifest. You can accept the idea or let it pass.

In the chapter “The Tiger’s Tail,” Gilbert shares the story of poet Ruth Stone whose work would come to her on “the wind” and she had to race to write it down. On one occasion, the poem moved too quickly and she had to catch it by its tail and pull it back. Stone wrote the words of that poem backwards as she took down the dictation while “holding on to the tail” of the poem.

Gilbert points out that the Romans didn’t believe that an exceptionally gifted person was a genius, but rather that an exceptionally gifted person had a genius. Gilbert appreciates this thinking because it lets your creative self off the hook. “Just because creativity is mystical doesn’t mean it shouldn’t also be demystified, especially if it means liberating artists from the confines of their own grandiosity, panic and ego.” She recommends collaborating with the forces of inspiration.

“Done is better than good,” is a phrase Gilbert’s mother taught her. She uses it in her creative work believing completion is an honorable achievement.

It’s nice to want to make your work perfect, but it’s better to get it finished.

There is a chapter called “The Martyr vs. the

Trickster” where Gilbert writes about the addiction to creative suffering. She does not believe in suffering and recommends the way of the Trickster.

She includes a list of how the Martyr thinks and how the Trickster puts a spin on it. One example: the Martyr says: “Life is pain,” and the Trickster says: “Life is interesting.”

There are so many great things in Big Magic that help us consider how the creative process works, how to stay motivated and how to let go of fear.

She does not offer a road map to find commercial success, but gives valuable information to discover personal success. And creative happiness.

This is Gilbert’s eighth book. She is certainly qualified to talk on the subject of creativity and fear. She frequently uses herself as an example, which makes the read engaging and fascinating -- especially if you have read any of her other books. There are wonderful anecdotes, lessons and examples.

I appreciate Gilbert’s message and mission.

She desires that everyone who ever wants to be creative, to do it without fear and with no excuses.

You are a human being on this planet and the fact that you exist, gives you the right to be creative.

Big Magic will help anyone who struggles with the creative process. I’m recharged and rethinking my art. So thank you Liz Gilbert for renewing my spirit and freeing my creative soul.

INAUGURAL INDIO CALIFORNIA STATE eventS Jazz Up Halloween with Rick Braun & DW3 BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP & FESTIVAL

Concert & Party at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa on October 31

SET FOR NOVEMBER 14 AT INDIO GOLF COURSE

The gargantuan box-office haul overshadowed almost everything else about this latest entry in the Spielberg produced modern dinosaur franchise. The ultimate popcorn summer tent-pole does not disappoint but adds little depth or emotion to the ongoing series (oh yes, there will be another). In this iteration, Chris Pratt stars with Dallas Bryce Howard in a story about the revival of Jurassic Park on a much bigger scale than before. Briefly, Isla Nubla is a success but what park guests don’t know is that a huge, genetically modified dinosaur with savage potential has escaped its “secure” enclosure. Young kids in danger and a subplot about breeding dinos for combat round out the not-surprising plot. Just know that the big beasts look more realistic than ever in their beautifully detailed physicality and the several dazzling, action-filled set pieces really explode in 3D. Director and co-writer Colin Trevorrow, whose little indie film SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED generated a big wave of strong buzz, delivers a career and life-changing hit. The many obvious product placements are a tad distracting.

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ree event to feature barbecue competitions, live music and craft breweries As many as 50 of the best pit masters in the state will be competing for a prize pool of up to $10,000 at the inaugural Indio California State BBQ Championship and Festival on Saturday, November 14 from 10am to 6pm at Indio Golf Course.

Admission is free to all ages.

Presented by the City of Indio, the Indio Visitors Bureau, the Indio Chamber of Commerce and title sponsor Chandi Group USA, festivities will include a sanctioned barbecue contest, food vendors, a local “King of the Desert” barbecue competition, live music, a classic car show, games, craft beers, train rides, kids activities and much more. Competition entry is free and open to the public.

“Indio is known as the City of Festivals, and we think this event will be a great addition that attracts barbecue enthusiasts from across the state and beyond,” said Indio Chamber of Commerce President/ CEO Joshua Bonner. “We’re going to have some of the best pit masters in the region competing, but the real winners will be the attendees who get to sample their barbecue.

So don’t forget to bring your appetite.”

Participating craft breweries include Goose island, La Quinta Brewing Co., Firestone Walker, Black Market Brewing, Hangar 24, Coronado Brewing, New Belgium, Ninkasi, Drake’s, Bootleggers Brewing, Golden Road Brewing and Speakeasy. Local indie rock band Alchemy will kick off the live music portion at 1pm, followed by country group R Buckle Road at 2pm, and Grupo Unico performing Tejano music at 3pm.

Indio Golf Course is located at 83040 Avenue 42 in Indio. Parking will be available in the adjacent lot. For more info, visit discoverindio.com or call (760) 347-0676.

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he Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa presents Rick Braun and one of the hottest smooth jazz R&B bands, DW3, for a special Halloween celebration. In addition to the great outdoor concert there will be dancing, a costume contest and prizes.

Performing in numerous genres, from swing, R&B, rock, funk, and orchestral music settings, Braun carries nineteen solo releases and several No. 1 radio hits. He has performed with artists Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Natalie Cole, Dave Koz, Boney James, Tom Petty, War and others. The band DW3 has released three successful albums, the most recent of which rose to No. 16 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart. Annually, the band performs for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Iraq, Asia and Europe. The band has also sung background for Marcus Miller, Evelyn “Champagne” King George Duke, Brenda Russell, Patti Austin, Jonathan Butler, Bobby Caldwell, Brian McKnight, David Pack (Ambrosia), The Avila Bros and many other artists.

The evening includes a costume contest in which prizes will include an overnight stay at the resort, spa certificates, dinner at the resort’s spectacular Pinzimini Restaurant, and more. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place costume winners, and other activities.

The next concerts taking place are with Marc Antoine and Brian Simpson on November 14, and on November 28 with “Sax for Christmas,” featuring Warren Hill, Marion Meadows and Michael Paulo.

All concerts take place at the outdoor Masters Plaza and begin at 7pm with gates opening at 6pm

Ticket prices range between $50 and $85 per show, or for a Concert Series Package prices are from $160 to $300. In addition, a special three-course dinner package, including a glass of celebratory house wine, is available for $99 per person at the resort’s Fireside Lounge, neighboring the Masters Plaza where the performances are held. The dinner package includes prime outdoor seating situated around a centralized outdoor fire pit with exceptional views of the concert.

For concert tickets visit tix.com. For more infor about the musicians and Apaulo Music Productions visit apaulomusic.com. Sponsorships for the jazz series are also available by contacting Jim Pedone at (760) 770-2143 or via his email at jim.pedone@westin.com.

For more info about the resort visit westinmissionhills.com or call (760) 328-5955.

The resort is located at 71333 Dinah Shore Drive in Rancho Mirage. Discounted room rates are available for 20 percent off the best available rate when purchasing concert tickets, by using code JAZZ when booking at (877) 253-0041.

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CLUB CRAWLER NIGHTLIFE continued from page 17 WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Red’s PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327Rockstar Karaoke 8pm 4080 Longest Running Jam Session in the valley. Hosted by JB, Sign up 6pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Hot Fudge Sunday Band 7pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Zelda’s Halloween Party and Costume Contest w/ Ron T and The PETE’S HIDEAWAY;PS; 760-322-6500 The Bigster 9pm Evaro Brothers 7pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 The Judy Show 7pm, Judy After Dark 9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Eddie Gee 7pm Bobby Nichols 6pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ Scott Silva SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341noon poolside, DJ Aaron Castle 10pm 3560 The Myx 6pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 The Judy Show THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 7:30pm Jackson Garrett Productions Presents: Bob BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Motown, Mover and Mike Costley 7pm R&B and Funk 6pm-2am VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 BEATNIK LOUNGE; JT; 760-475-4860 TBA Redux 2-5pm, John Stanley King 6-9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Steve Madaio VUE GRILLE & BAR; IW; 760-834-3800 The 6-10pm Toast & Jam Band 6pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 The 999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm Smooth Brothers 5:30pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Radio 60 & Friends 3-6pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm Ballard 6pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill 345-6466 Ted Herman’s Big Band 6pm Marx 6:30pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Mood Open Jam 6pm Deep House Lounge 6pm-2am LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm 2794 Palm Springs Sound Company, in the INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760afternoon, Hot Rox, in the night 345-6466 Ron Kalina’s Jazz 6pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 760-325-2323 Sunday Jam 4-8pm Hot Rox NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Golden NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke Era Karaoke 4-7pm, Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 8pm-1:15am 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 7pm 7:30pm

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MON NOVEMBER 2

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TUE NOVEMBER 3 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Spanky 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ace Karaoke with Kiesha 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Siobahn 7pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Bella da Ball Dinner Revue w/ guest performers 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Open DJ Night text 760-799-8800 to sign up 6pm-2am BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-327-1700 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Karaoke hosted

by Phillip Moore 9pm INDIAN CANYONS GOLF RESORT; PS; 760833-8700 DJ Randy Johnson 6pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Michael D’Angelo 6:15pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic Reality Show Jam 8pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Palm Springs Sound Company

NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Tim Burleson 7:45pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 Open Mic Jam w/ Jimi Heil 7pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Ladies Night and Open Jam hosted by Rob Lawrence 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Rose Mallet 7pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 CV Open Mic Competition hosted by Morgan James 8pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Douglas McDonald 6:30pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Live entertainment VUE GRILLE & BAR; IW; 760-834-3800 Chris Lomeli 6pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 John Bolivar 6pm

WED NOVEMBER 4 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Daniel Horn 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Desert Sparrow 7pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Jazz Jam w/ Mikole Kaar & Friends 7:30pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Piano Bar 6pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Beer Pong Contest 6pm-2am BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Michael Keeth 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm

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Keanu Reeves, Orphan Whisky and $1,200 Headphones

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hat is the first thing that you think of once the ghouls and goblins of Halloween retreat into the shadows for another year?

If it is whether Halloween (and for that matter Easter) is part of a nefarious plot by the American Dental Association to spread tooth decay and higher dental expenses, you need counseling. If you are a politician, it probably relates to Election Day, delusional thoughts of political grandeur or your own political mortality. If you are a retailer, it is probably on thoughts of the most joyous of spending seasons - Christmas-HanukkahKwanzaa.

Some retailers are so excited about the holiday season that they began putting holiday trees and other holiday decorations out as early as Labor Day this year.

Another time honored tradition is the shopping catalogue. Once upon a time, people looked forward to receiving the Sears catalogue as many rural areas relied on that catalogue to give them insight into shopping ideas and trends from the big city. As consumer preferences changed, the Sears catalogue ceased publication slightly over a decade ago.

Today’s consumer is increasing fascinated with often unattainable fantasy gifts like

those in the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book - a guide to some of the most expensive and ostentatious gifts for the holiday season.

Front and center amongst their fantasy gifts is a $150,000 motorcycle designed

by Keanu Reeves called the KRGT-1 Arch Motorcycle. Prefer four wheels? How about a Neiman Marcus Limited Edition 700+ horse powered Mustang Convertible for a paltry $95,000?

Maybe you know a Kentucky Bourbon fan. For only $125,000, you can partake in “The Orphan Bottle Project” which is a chance for you and five friends to visit the ‘legendary’ Stitzel-Weller Distillery and create two Orphan Barrel variants from ‘long-forgotten rare whiskies that the distillery hand bottles with labels designed

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ur office focuses on representing clients for Accidents, DUI’s and suing Drunk Driving Drivers who injure our clients.

This outline explains to our clients the different stages of a personal injury accident case.

It is important to note that a PI case could settle at any point and this outline is simply a brief plaintiff overview illustrating the beginning and ending of a case... should settlement not be reached.

This outline is designed to assist an accident victim thus allowing them to follow their PI case as it develops. In our office we contact our clients throughout the handling of a case to keep them informed of the status.

STEPS: 1. Our office is retained to represent a PI victim.

2. Medical records are collected at the conclusion of treatment. However, we ask to be updated with new medical providers.

3. A settlement demand is prepared and sent to defendant’s insurance company to attempt a positive resolution of their case.

4. If no settlement is reached, or before the two year Statute of Limitations has passed from the date of the accident, a lawsuit (Summons and Complaint) is filed with the Court to protect our client’s legal rights.

5. The lawsuit is served on the defendant.

6. Once the defendant is served, he/she has 30 days to file an Answer with the Court.

7. The Plaintiff and Defendant exchange discovery in the form of Interrogatories (written questions), Request for Documents, Depositions

and Request for Admissions. The defendant may also schedule an Independent Medical Examination (IME) of the Plaintiff. This entire process can take 6 months or more to conclude.

8. The court may then order the case to nonbinding Arbitration. This date is usually set at least 3-4 months afterwards. After Arbitration, the arbitrator renders an award within 30 days. One of two things will happen at this point: The award can be accepted by both Plaintiff and Defendant and the case is over or either Plaintiff or Defendant has 30 days to file a request for a Trial de Novo with the Court.

9. If either Plaintiff or Defendant requests a Trial de Novo with the Court, a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) and Trial date is scheduled at least 4 to 6 months in advance.

10. The MSC is the last court hearing, before Trial, where attorneys, Plaintiff and Defendant make one last formal attempt to resolve their case before the judge.

11. If no agreement is reached at the MSC, the case proceeds to Trial where a verdict is rendered.

This is the final outcome of the case, absent an appeal.

When a settlement or verdict is made, we wait to receive the settlement draft from the defendant’s insurance company. Please note that it can take 30 days or more to receive this draft.

Unfortunately, insurance companies continue to “deny and delay “in order to stall paying the money and allowing the insurance company to get the “float” on the money.

especially for you. You will also receive twenty-four more bottles of rare whiskies and a whisky cabinet made in Kentucky.

Interested in travel? How about a ‘dream trip to India’? Priced at $400,000, let’s hope this isn’t a nightmare. This trip takes twelve days and shuttles you by private planes and vintage cars to the finest that India has to offer. Additionally, you get private cricket lessons, dance lessons on a Bollywood film set and a ceremonial bridal burning on the Ganges River.* If you prefer to visit a developed country instead of an emerging one, how about Italy? For only $150,000, you and three guests will join noted jewelry designer, Ippolita Rotagno, on a seven day art tour in Florence and Venice. Ippy will introduce

you to some of Italy’s most acclaimed artists and guide you through some of their finest museums. At night, you will partake in the best of Italian cuisine.

If that is all too rich for you, Neiman Marcus are selling $2,500 backgammon sets, $3,900 3D printers and a $1,750 teddy bear backpack. For something to wear, they have Tom Ford sneakers for $790, calfskin vests at $6,290, knit winter caps for $225 and Manolo Blahnik shoes for $985. As an accessory, Prada has a nice matching clutch and satchel set for $3,490.

If you prefer to shop in bulk to save money, try their assortment of 25 thongs delivered in a cookie jar for $500.

For the pampered audiophile, how about white or black leather Fendi headphones by Dr. Dre for a cool $1,200? (*Note: While there are thousands of cases of husbands burning their wives to death in India each year as a brutal form of divorce without alimony, this is not part of the trip. I just wanted to mention this barbaric act that needs to be stopped.)

Haddon Libby is Managing Partner of Winslow Drake, an investment advisory firm and can be reached at hlibby@ winslowdrake.com.

Once the draft is received, with the client’s permission, we sign it for them and it is deposited into our Trust Account. Our Accounting Department then prepares a Disbursement Sheet showing the draft amount, less attorney fees, outof-pocket costs and doctor bills/liens with a net amount to the client. Our office then arranges for our client to come in to approve and execute their Disbursement Sheet. We then tender the net amount to our client, for which we suggest checking with your CPA to confirm the money is TAX free. We then mail checks to the medical providers as itemized on the Disbursement Sheet.

This concludes the case with our office.

If you have any questions regarding this article or have ideas for future legal articles please contact Dale Gribow Attorney at Law at his NEW number: (760) 837-7500 and or his new email: dale@ dalegribowlaw.com

DALE GRIBOW - “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life 2011-2016 (DUI and PI) 10.0 AVVO Perfect Peer Rating “Preeminent” - Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory “Best Attorneys of America” Selected by “Rue” (Limited to Top 100/State) Selected Founding Member of American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys Selected for 10 BEST Attorneys for California for Client Satisfaction in the practice area of DUI Law. 2015 Client Appreciation Award & Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award Weekly Talk Show Host and Legal Columnist for both LA and Palm Springs paper entitled “ACCIDENTALLY YOURS”-explaining what happens when you have been in an accident.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT, CALL A TAXI OR UBER…IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME

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safety tips

by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

Halloween Safety Tips - Safety Begins at home!

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER november 7 Event to feature local artists, live music, dinner, tequila tastings and more!

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lear your front porch of unnecessary clutter. That garden hose could cause a fall and best belongs in the back yard. Lawn decorations are fine as long as they are well lit and away from the walkway where small children could bump and fall.

Are all your exterior light bulbs working?

Check and replace any that need replacing.

Plan a route. Prior to the night of trick or treating, go over it. Look for houses to veer away from and pot holes or broken curbs to be cautious around.

Remind children that candy is not to be eaten at all until all children are home.

Practice stranger danger games with younger children and make sure they answer correctly that they will not enter into a stranger’s house at all for any reason.

Make sure each child has a light stick,

and the adult or the supervising youth has a working flashlight, with fresh batteries. Carry a cell phone; make sure it is charged.

If your child will be wearing a mask, make sure that the child has mouth, nose and eye openings. Fire-retardant material was invented for a reason. Make sure your child knows their name, phone number, and address in case he or she becomes separated from the group.

Drivers, be on the lookout this night for children darting out from between parked cars. If you see one, wait, chances are there is another one right behind!

For additional safety information contact your local fire department and/or visit: usa.gov/Topics/Halloween.shtml Be Safe and Happy Halloween!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

he Coachella Valley History Museum will host the 3rd Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration & Fundraiser on Saturday, November 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., featuring works by local artists, live music, a silent auction and authentic Day of the Dead altars. The public is invited to enjoy a beautiful night under the stars with great food, tequila tastings and live entertainment.

Sponsored by Forest Lawn, Hot Purple Energy, El Mexicali Café, 88 Tequila, Franz Tatum Wealth Management and Machin’, tickets are $75 per person or $650 for a VIP table for 10. Organizers suggest registering

by Oct. 25, as this unique celebration is expected to sell out quickly.

“Day of the Dead is engrained in the local culture and this event stays true to those traditions, from the altars to the art to the cuisine to the music,” said Diana Soto, Indio Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Events. “In just three years this has become one of our most popular celebrations, and I

see that trend continuing.”

Dia De Los Muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico and is acknowledged around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the Coachella Valley History Museum, which opened in 1984 with a dual mission of educating the public and preserving the region’s history for generations to come. For more information or to register, visit www. cvhm.org or call (760) 342-6651.

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by Jenny Wallis

Ask Jenny Now

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i, my name is Jenny Wallis and I have had my fair share of relationships, and through each one have learned more and more about myself. I have learned the sacrifices one must make to have a successful relationship, but have also learned the sacrifices that one shouldn’t make for a successful relationship.

I will guide you through the idea that one must be content with his or her own life in order to grow alongside another person; a person must be happy with him or herself before bringing another person into their life. Not everyone feels worthy of a loving relationship, some of us have blocks and many of us hold onto old stories or old emotions that no longer serve us… I can help you to release these negative beliefs, while at the same time offer advice on both loving yourself and others.

This is a relationship advice column and by choosing to read what questions and answers I have to offer, you will notice your relationships becoming more harmonious… But aren’t all relationships, first and foremost, about the relationship we have with ourselves? One must be able to bring harmony into their own relationship with themselves before creating harmony with another.

This column is for people who have a question about their personal relationships, romantic or otherwise. It’s also for people who might have a question about themselves and why they seem to be attracting certain types of relationships.

I’m excited to say, Ask Jenny Now will be an addition to the CV Weekly. Should you ever have a question or a concern you might need assistance with, please don’t hesitate to write in or call. I look forward to hearing from you.

Below is an excerpt from an Ask Jenny Now question: Dear Jenny, My boyfriend and I were together for 2 years, but have broken up. It has been a few months and I can’t get him out of my mind.

I think about him constantly and everything reminds me of him. I have decided that he is that perfect guy for me and I want him back, 100%. Where should I start in winning him back?

Don’t forget to tune in to find out how this turns out!

Jenny Wallis is a Relationship Guru and owner of Ask Jenny Now. Reach her at 760505-0952 and askjennynow.com.

October 29 to November 4, 2015

Ask The Doctor

by dr peter kadile

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

Not irritated to answer Irritation questions

Dear Dr. K, my son has a rash on his arm and was told by the school nurse that it was ringworm. The nurse told him to just have us apply cream used for athlete’s foot. Why should we use cream meant for a person’s foot for a rash on his arm? - Lloyd, Indio

Lloyd, ringworm is a rash that is caused by a fungus. It is contagious, commonly transmitted from person to person or animals (pets) to person, also commonly from coming in contact with surfaces in a locker room or shower floor. Athlete’s foot is also a rash caused by a fungus. Over the counter cream meant to treat Athlete’s Foot is antifungal, thus it can also be used to treat other fungal skin infections on other parts of the body. Not all over the counter creams or ointments are the same. Any antibiotic ointment will not cure Ringworm or Athlete’s Foot. Anti-itch cream, such as cortisone or hydrocortisone, will make fungal skin infections worse.

Dr. Peter, my daughter was sent home from school because she has “pink eye”. I was told she had to see a doctor, but by the time I could get an appointment for her, the redness in her eye was gone. Should she still see the doctor? - Betty, Rancho Mirage

Betty, “pink eye” (conjunctivitis) is the common name given to redness or inflammation to the conjunctiva or whites of the eyes. The condition can be caused by viruses, bacteria or allergies. It is most

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commonly caused by a virus, and like a cold, will usually resolve on its own in a few days to a week. Usually viral conjunctivitis is associated with increased watery discharge, whereas bacterial conjunctivitis may have thick green or yellow discharge. Bacterial conjunctivitis requires antibiotic eye drops or ointment for treatment. Pink eye is contagious and is commonly transmitted when an infected person rubs his/her eye and then touches someone and that person then rubs his/her eye. That is why it is much more common in young children who don’t usually wash their hands.

If your daughter’s eyes are no longer red and without any discharge, than she likely had a viral or allergy “pink eye” that got better on its own but if she is complaining of eye pain, than she should still see the doctor.

Dear Dr. Kadile, my baby has thrush.

Is it contagious? - Valerie, Indio

Valerie, thrush is an overgrowth of yeast occurring it the oral cavity. It is common for babies to get thrush because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. If you are generally healthy, then unlikely you would contract thrush from your baby.

Adults with weakened immune systems, diabetes or nutritional deficiencies are susceptible to getting thrush.

Dear Dr. Kadile, I noticed a painful, red bump on my lower right eyelid this morning, It looks like a pimple near the eyelashes, but my friend said it is a stye and I would need antibiotic eye drops. Should I be worried? - Martha, La Quinta

Martha, sounds like you are describing a stye. A stye is like a pimple in which a small oil duct is blocked resulting in a small infection caused by the accumulation of the local superficial bacteria on the eyelid and surrounding dead skin cells. The stye may become bigger and more painful before spontaneously bursting and resolving.

The best initial treatment is to apply a warm compress to the area for 10-15 minutes 4-5 times a day. Do not rub the area and do not wear any makeup. You should also not wear contact lenses if you have them. If patients are diligent with the warm compress, the stye will usually resolve by the next morning. You can also clean the area with a Q tip soaked with a diluted mixture of baby shampoo and water. If the stye persists or worsens, you should see your doctor because antibiotics may be needed.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

by Julie Buehler

To Fire Or Not To Fire.. That Is The Question

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’ve been watching the NFL with an analytical eye for more than a decade now and I can’t remember a time in which there have been so many talented teams so woefully underperforming. And it’s because coaches aren’t given enough time to install a system, earn buy-in and change a franchise.

I don’t know much of what I want to know, but what I do know, I’ve learned well.

I know patience is a virtue. I know ego is a vice.

I know good men are hard to find. But I know they’re easy to spot.

And I know the only thing tougher to find than NFL franchise quarterback is a franchise head coach.

Few professions on the planet endure a spectrum of public approval that slides from Carolina-Reaper-hot one week to polar-icecap-cold the next.

Few professions are blamed, scorned and held accountable for the flukes of life like a football coach.

And the NFL is full of good coaches who are in bad situations.

So to fire or not to fire?

I predicted Joe Philbin would get the ax in Miami. The team was clearly out of ideas and loaded with talent that should have fostered

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creativity.

But the Colts proved against the Pats, they have, um, unique ideas, it’s execution that’s the problem.

The Colts are a good team that looks really bad. There are whispers of organizational infighting, and shouts calling for head coach Chuck Pagano’s job.

It’s true the team is underperforming but Pagano has 3 playoff wins. That’s 3 more than Marvin Lewis who’s been the head coach of the 6-0 Cincinnati Bengals.

Pagano and his team have advanced a round further in each round of the playoffs each year since he’s been the head coach.

Think that’s something to pull the plug on?

I’m not saying Pagano is a great head coach or in the ranks of a Bill Belichick, but don’t forget, Belichick was punted from Cleveland just as they were gaining momentum and the

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franchise never recovered. Meanwhile, his next stop, New England, well, they’ve enjoyed the fruits of Cleveland’s labors in sculpting the lessons an NFL head coach needs to learn.

It’s easy to look around the NFL, see the Dan Campbell Experiment and conclude the Colts need a new head coach. But Campbell is just that, an experiment. The Dolphins are a talented team, they needed a firecracker to light that franchise, but long-term solutions are harder to find than firecrackers. .

If the Colts fire Pagano, they’re more likely to find themselves in the same boat as the 49ers. And the Jim Tomsula Experiment is a disaster.

Still think the Colts should move on?

Look at the Texans.

Gary Kubiak was punted from Houston, worked as an the offensive coordinator successfully in Baltimore and now has the Denver Broncos undefeated as head coach.

Bill O’Brien worked for one season, now it’s a train wreck. Again, he served as a firecracker, but is now mishandling the Texans quarterback situation due to inexperience.

Andy Reid won in Philly, got fired, won in Kansas City as Chip Kelly won in Philly, now they’re both losing. So are they good head coaches or not?

Jay Gruden is terrible one week, awesome the next.

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The Lions were a playoff team last year, this year, they have one win, is that Jim Caldwell’s fault?

Dan Quinn has the Falcons flying high while the Seahawks are barely getting off the ground without him.

The Bengals have stuck with Marvin Lewis.

Now they’re undefeated.

The Cowboys stuck with Jason Garrett, went 13-3 last year and were sent home after a fluky play. Now Romo is out and they’re getting beat by former Cowboys like Dwayne Harris.

Each situation is different, but generally speaking, firing a head coach based on a weekby-week analysis is going to lead to the kind of temperamental environment no team can win in. No matter how good the talent is on the field or in the coaching staff.

Julie Buehler hosted the Coachella Valley’s most popular sports talk radio show, “Buehler’s Day Off” every day for 3 years, but now she can be exclusively seen on KMIR sharing the coolest stories in sports. She’s an avid gym rat, slightly sarcastic and more likely to recite Steve Young’s career passing stats than American Idol winners. Tune in to KMIR’s nightly news or KMIR.com for her sports reports.

by Flint Wheeler

Pro Salaries Run-A-Muck..

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f it seems like athletes today make more money, it’s because they do. In 1961, Mickey Mantle became the highest paid player in baseball when he signed a $75,000 contract with the New York Yankees.

Calculated to inflation, that would be about $600,000 today.

In 2015, the average Major League Baseball salary surpassed the $4 million mark. The league’s highest-paid athletes -pitchers Jon Lester and Clayton Kershaw -- are earning $30 million salaries each.

“It’s because of the rise of modern free agency,” said Mark Conrad, director of the sports business program at the Fordham University. “Free agency did not exist as we know it in team sports until the 1970s. Before that, players were restricted significantly from signing with other teams.”

According to data from Sporting Intelligence, NBA players make an average $4.6 million, NHL players $2.6 million, and NFL players $2.1 million. And, of course, some athletes make much, much more.

Kobe Bryant will earn $25 million for the 2015-2016 NBA season -- his last with the Los Angeles Lakers. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will earn $22 million in the upcoming NFL season. Team sports aren’t the only ones where athletes are making bank. Individual competitions like boxing, tennis and golf are incredibly

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lucrative as well. Boxing’s Floyd Mayweather recently shattered golfer Tiger Woods’ record for highest athlete annual earnings.

Athlete salaries and competition earnings, by and large, account for most of their income. However, many make enormous amounts of money on endorsements as well.

“If a player is good for Wall Street, they will make money on endorsements,” said Michael Colangelo, assistant director of the USC Sports Business Institute. “Players such as LeBron, Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning, etc., do make most of their money outside of the sport they play, but that is due to the fame and endorsement deals they have garnered.”

And it isn’t always the best players who make the most on commercial deals.

“Endorsements are a little bit different. You need the personality, the person, to sell, along with the success,” Conrad said. He pointed to women’s tennis stars Anna Kournikova and Maria Sharapova, who have at times been the sport’s highest earners even when they were not the best performers.

So which athletes are making the most?

Here is a look at the 3 highest-paid athletes since the turn of the century.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr.: $300 Million, 2015 Boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. smashed Tiger Woods’ record as the highest-earning athlete in a single year in 2015. From June 2014 to June 2015, Forbes estimates he

brought in $300 million.

Mayweather’s May 2 boxing match against Manny Pacquiao generated an estimated $600 million, including 4.4 million pay-per-view buys adding up to over $400 million in revenue. As for Mayweather, he brought in more than $200 million for the evening. “Floyd Mayweather just pulled off the biggest score in the history of sports and entertainment,” said Leonard Ellerbe, the head of Mayweather Promotions.

The large majority of Mayweather’s earnings come from salary and earnings rather than endorsements. However, ahead of the Pacquiao fight, he signed deals with Burger King, FanDuel and Hublot estimated to be worth about $1 million each.

Mayweather, who is undefeated, has said he plans to retire later this year after a match with Andre Berto in September.

Manny Pacquiao: $160 Million, 2015 He may have lost in the boxing ring against Mayweather, but in the bank, Pacquiao scored a major victory.

Mayweather and Pacquiao split the fight’s net revenues 60-40, meaning a major payday for the Filipino boxer as well. Pacquiao earned a total $160 million from June 2014 to June 2015.

With no Mayweather rematch in sight, Pacquiao may instead soon be facing a different opponent: Amir Khan. Whoever that is.

Tiger Woods: $115 Million, 2008 The year 2008 was a great one for golf sensation Tiger Woods. Not only did his $115 million earnings smash records, but he also made enormous strides both on and off the golf course.

He won the U.S. open just months after undergoing knee surgery, signed endorsement deals with companies like Nike, Accenture and Gillette, and was ranked by Forbes as the second most powerful celebrity -- behind Oprah.

Woods was embroiled in scandal after admitting to infidelity and walked away from the game of golf for a handful of months in 2009 and 2010. He has regained footing since, though at times his game has suffered.

Still, it’s not bad to be Tiger Woods -he made Forbes 2015 highest-paid athlete ranking as well, bringing in $50.6 million.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): On a January morning in 1943, the town of Spearfish, South Dakota experienced very weird weather. At 7:30 a.m. the temperature was minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. In the next two minutes, due to an unusual type of wind sweeping down over nearby Lookout Mountain, thermometers shot up 49 degrees. Over the next hour and a half, the air grew even warmer. But by 9:30, the temperature had plummeted back to minus 4 degrees. I’m wondering if your moods might swing with this much bounce in the coming weeks. As long as you keep in mind that no single feeling is likely to last very long, it doesn’t have to be a problem. You may even find a way to enjoy the breathtaking ebbs and flows. Halloween costume suggestion: roller coaster rider, Jekyll and Hyde, warm clothes on one side of your body and shorts or bathing suit on the other.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): How dare you be so magnetic and tempting? What were you thinking when you turned up the intensity of your charm to such a high level? I suggest you consider exercising more caution about expressing your radiance. People may have other things to do besides daydreaming about you. But if you really can’t bring yourself to be a little less attractive -- if you absolutely refuse to tone yourself down -- please at least try to be extra kind and generous. Share your emotional wealth.

Overflow with more than your usual allotments of blessings. Halloween costume suggestion: a shamanic Santa Claus; a witchy Easter Bunny.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the last ten days of November and the month of December, I suspect there will be wild-card interludes when you can enjoy smart gambles, daring stunts, cute tricks, and mythic escapades. But the next three weeks will not be like that. On the contrary. For the immediate future, I think you should be an upstanding citizen, a wellbehaved helper, and a dutiful truth-teller. Can you handle that? If so, I bet you will get sneak peaks of the fun and productive mischief that could be yours in the last six weeks of 2015. Halloween costume suggestion: the most normal person in the world.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Members of the gazelle species known as the springbok periodically engage in a behavior known as pronking. They leap into the air and propel themselves a great distance with all four feet off the ground, bounding around with abandon. What evolutionary purpose does this serve? Some scientists are puzzled, but not naturalist David Attenborough. In the documentary film Africa, he follows a springbok herd as it wanders through the desert for months, hoping to find a rare rainstorm. Finally it happens. As if in celebration, the springboks erupt with an outbreak of pronking.

“They are dancing for joy,” Attenborough declares.

Given the lucky breaks and creative breakthroughs coming your way, Cancerian, I foresee you doing something similar. Halloween costume suggestion: a pronking gazelle, a hippety-hopping bunny, a boisterous baby goat.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “A very little key will open a very heavy door,” wrote Charles Dickens in his short story “Hunted Down.” Make that one of your guiding meditations in the coming days, Leo. In the back of your mind, keep visualizing the image of a little key opening a heavy door. Doing so will help ensure that you’ll be alert when clues about the real key’s location become available. You will have a keen intuitive sense of how you’ll need to respond if you want to procure it. Halloween costume suggestion: proud and protective possessor of a magic key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The ancient Hindu text known as the Kama Sutra gives extensive advice about many subjects, including love and sex. “Though a man loves a woman ever so much,” reads a passage in chapter four, “he never succeeds in winning her without a great deal of talking.” Take that as your cue, Virgo. In the coming weeks, stir up the intimacy you want with a great deal of incisive talking that beguiles and entertains. Furthermore, use the same approach to round up any other

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experience you yearn for. The way you play with language will be crucial in your efforts to fulfill your wishes. Luckily, I expect your persuasive powers to be even greater than they usually are. Halloween costume suggestion: the ultimate salesperson.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I encourage you to be super rhythmical and melodious in the coming days.

Don’t just sing in the shower and in the car. Hum and warble and whistle while shopping for vegetables and washing the dishes and walking the dog. Allot yourself more than enough time to shimmy and cavort, not just on the dance floor but anywhere else you can get away with it. For extra credit, experiment with lyrical flourishes whenever you’re in bed doing the jizzle-skazzle. Halloween costume suggestion: wandering troubadour, street musician, free-styling rapper, operatic diva, medicine woman who heals with sound.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I expect you to be in a state of continual birth for the next four weeks.

Awakening and activation will come naturally. Your drive to blossom and create may be irresistible, bordering on unruly. Does that sound overwhelming?

I don’t think it will be a problem as long as you cultivate a mood of amazed amusement about how strong it feels. To help maintain your poise, keep in mind that your growth spurt is a natural response to the dissolution that preceded it. Halloween costume suggestion: a fountain, an erupting volcano, the growing beanstalk from the “Jack and the Beanstalk” fairy tale.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past over and over again.” So says Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield. Can you guess why I’m bringing it to your attention, Sagittarius? It’s one of those times when you can do yourself a big favor by sloughing off the stale, wornout, decaying parts of your past. Luckily for you, you now have an extraordinary talent for doing just that.

I suspect you will also receive unexpected help and surprising grace as you proceed. Halloween costume suggestion: a snake molting its skin.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Speaking on behalf of your wild mind, I’m letting you know that you’re due for an immersion in revelry and festivity.

Plugging away at business as usual could become counterproductive unless you take at least brief excursions to the frontiers of pleasure. High integrity may become sterile unless you expose it to an unpredictable adventure or two. Halloween costume suggestion: party animal, hell raiser, social butterfly, god or goddess of delight. Every one of us harbors a touch of crazy genius that periodically needs to be unleashed, and now is that time for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I hope you will chose a Halloween costume that emboldens you to feel powerful. For the next three weeks, it’s in your long-term interest to invoke a visceral sense of potency, dominion, and sovereignty. What clothes and trappings might stimulate these qualities in you?

Those of a king or queen? A rock star or CEO? A fairy godmother, superhero, or dragon-tamer? Only you know which archetypal persona will help stir up your untapped reserves of confidence and command.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s time to stretch the boundaries, Pisces. You have license to expand the containers and outgrow the expectations and wage rebellion for the sheer fun of it. The frontiers are calling you. Your enmeshment in small talk and your attachment to trivial wishes are hereby suspended.

Your mind yearns to be blown and blown and blown again! I dare you to wander outside your overly safe haven and go in quest of provocative curiosities.

Halloween costume suggestions: mad scientist, wildeyed revolutionary, Dr. Who. Homework: What is your greatest fear?

Make fun of it this Halloween. Tell me about it at FreeWillAstrology.com.

Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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by Bronwyn Ison

rocrastination by definition is the act or habit of circumventing or delaying.

Especially something requiring immediate attention. Successful people do not put off what can be done today for tomorrow.

Each and every one of us has delayed a task.

We seem to forget inevitably we will need to perform. Research tells us, twenty percent of people identify themselves as procrastinators.

Why would someone sabotage or create strife in their life when they have the choice to attack a task or not?

Unfortunately, for the inveterate procrastinator it affects every aspect of their life. It is likely the procrastinator is late paying bills, eliminates opportunities, delays filing tax returns and shops for Christmas on Christmas Eve. If this sounds like you, and you find this reflects you then you are not ready to make changes. As a parent I cringe at procrastination.

If my daughter has a book report due at the end of month, you can bet the paper will be completed the week prior. There is nothing worse than sitting with a crying and frustrated child the night before a project is due. Plus, what kind of message does this send to your child? It creates problematic issues and stress unnecessarily. Therefore, procrastinators are made and not born.

Why do people delay what can be done today for tomorrow or a later date?

Psychologist, Dr. Ferrari research indicates there are three basic types of procrastinators: Arousal types, or thrill-seekers, who wait to the last minute for the euphoric rush.

Avoiders, who may be sublimating fear of

failure for fear of success. In either case, are very concerned with what others perceive of them; they would rather have others think they lack effort than ability.

Decisional procrastinators, who cannot make a decision. Not making a decision absolves procrastinators of responsibility for the outcome of events.

The delay in handling tasks at hand is a much deeper-rooted issue than one may perceive.

Unfortunately they deceive themselves acting as though they perform better under pressure or feel more creative within deadline. While each of us may enjoy the rush of working on a deadline, the difference is proper preparation versus not.

There are big health risks for procrastinators. Research tells us college students who put tasks off have compromised immune systems resulting in more colds, gastrointestinal problems and the flu. Delaying projects while working with others can and will be detrimental to everyone involved. One risks relationships and compromises financial rewards.

If this article speaks to you and you desire to make changes, commence gradually. If you have been a procrastinator all your life, you will not transition over night. Attempt tackling a project earlier than you have in the past. You will be surprised the freedom this will render.

“Successful people know the difference between patience and procrastination.”

Unknown Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA (9642)

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s we get ready to push back the clocks, I am reminded of my mother.

She had a thing about time. It was never her enemy. She refused to let me get away with making excuses about the lack of hours in a day. In our house, it was unacceptable to forego an accomplishment because you didn’t have enough time. Her goto advice was, “if you want something badly enough, you will make the time.”

She also bought into John Wooden’s philosophy regarding sloppy work, yet another thing Mom would not give you a pass on. As the late, great American coach put it, “If you don’t have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?” If I did a haphazard job, I quickly learned it would end up being a do-over putting me even further behind. Thanks to my mother, I brought my A-game the first time around.

Being raised by a time management wizard may have set the bar rather high, but I am thankful for the rigorous training I received. She taught me to be well organized and sensitive to the time constraints of others by always being prompt.

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employing technology. What I learned long ago is that time management is a mindset that can be capsulated into two major factors. The first, you must learn to stay true to your goals and honor your priorities. If you do not, you will soon be dancing to the beat of someone else’s drum. Successful people do not waiver from their own agenda. They focus, stay in the moment and do not become distracted by any bright shiny new project.

The second factor involves the art of saying no. Individuals who over commit will not only fail, he or she will end up disappointing others.

Repeat after me: Over-committing is not a virtue. Yes, certainly stepping up and being a team player is important. Fair warning here, if you are constantly the person who carries the ball to the finish line your own goals will be sidelined.

So, if you’re that ball carrier everyone leans on, make a decision to change. Create new boundaries and get serious about enforcing them. There is freedom in saying no. Once you begin to decline extra commitments and stay focused, you will learn time management is not so difficult.

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