Coachella Valley Weekly - November 4 to November 10, 2021 Vol. 10 No. 34

coachellavalleyweekly.com • November 4 to November 10, 2021 Vol.10 No.34

Palm Springs Pride Festival

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Matt King

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LA Guns

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Chrissie Hynde Grooves at The Westin pg8

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Bil Burr

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Carol Burnett

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Kirby, Raymond Bill Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Head Music Writer Esther Sanchez Head Feature Writer Crystal Harrell Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Denise Ortuno Neil, Rob Brezny, Dr. Peter Kadile, Dee Jae Cox, Angela Romeo, Aaron Ramson, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Michelle Anne Rizzio, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman Photographers Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez Videographer Kurt Schawacker Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CONTENTS

Reefer Madness Goes To Pride................ 3 Palm Springs Pride Festival ..................... 5 9th Annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival .................................................. 5 "This SIde Of Crazy" by Del Shores at Palm Canyon Theatre ........................... 6 Matt King .................................................. 7 LA Guns at The Rock Yard ........................ 7 Consider This - Chrissie Hynde............ 8-9 Club Crawler Nightlife ............................. 9 Screeners................................................ 10 Travel Tips 4 U ........................................ 11 Safety Tips ............................................... 11 The Vino Voice ........................................ 12 Fitness...................................................... 15 Free Will Astrology................................. 15 Haddon Libby ......................................... 16

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aving been established the same day the world shut down on March 18, 2020, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Reefer Madness is a dispensary that has beaten the odds and retained their reputation as a Palm Springs cannabis staple. Appropriately themed with Alice in Wonderland, Reefer Madness Dispensary and Lounge sends customers down a rabbit hole of Medical Marijuana-derived products and organic certified goods.

The dispensary is Steven Wijatyk’s creation that stemmed from genius and some minor health issues. Using cannabis helped Steven through some stomach issues and, in turn, he wanted to start his own business in the cannabis industry. His sister, Amanda Adkins, works as the Marketing and Social Media Manager.

“My brother is the owner of Reefer Madness and called me in a panic. He had no website, no logo, just his newly opened shop and limited products. I stepped in to help and designed his logo and took over the shop's Instagram feed as well as Facebook. From there, I continued to help with whatever was needed and eventually became his marketing manager,” explained Adkins.

Having now been open a year and a half, the Reefer Madness inventory has grown two fold.

The dispensary now has over 1,500 different products. They carry all different kinds of flower strains—ranging from popular options like Blue Dream to some rare finds such as Candy Land

by Top Shelf. Reefer Madness also has one of the largest cannabis selections in the Coachella Valley ranging from flower, edibles, topicals, tinctures, vapes and concentrates.

“We pride ourselves at finding fun new products such as our Luchador Gummies and new infused potato chips by Tsumo Snacks.

I never imagined there would be THC infused potato chips and different flavors too,” shared Adkins.

This year, Reefer Madness will be participating in the 35th annual Greater Palm Springs Pride event. The dispensary will be

participating in the parade and decking out the Reefer Madness box truck with Pride colors and decorations. They will also have a booth on Arenas Road and will be giving away a lot of fun Reefer Madness merchandise items such as sunglasses, t-shirts, bags, and more.

Additionally, the staff will be giving away some coupons with great deals with the opportunity to win big on a prize wheel. There will be some swag and non-medicated treats from some of their distributors that are a favorite among customers.

“Being that we are gay-owned and operated, we are an inclusive work place and support the LGBTQ community in Palm Springs and the surrounding desert cities. We believe it's important to show our customers and staff that we support equality and diversity and that our establishment is a safe place for the community to come and enjoy themselves,” stated Adkins.

The Lounge at Reefer Madness is tastefully decorated and has been home to several fun events, such as Monday night football pizza parties, Taco Tuesdays where guests can bring tacos or have them delivered while smoking their favorite brands while they enjoy their meal. The Reefer Madness Lounge recently hosted a scary movie night for Halloween and have an upcoming tie-dye event with one of their distributors, Select Brand, on November 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A list of upcoming events in the lounge can be found on the dispensary’s website, ReeferMadnessLounge. com.

“I feel having the lounge and the ability to hold fun events inside our lounge sets us apart from other dispensaries. We have been called the Cheers of the neighborhood. I hope most folks are old enough to get that reference, but basically we are known as the fun local hangout where everyone knows each other and makes friends.

The Reefer Madness Lounge recently had a make-over by High Design, and the dispensary is being featured on Discovery Plus. The show designers gave the lounge its unique retro

Palm Springs feel while maintaining the fun, whimsical Alice in Wonderland theme to create a must-see and experience place.

Adkins loves the bonds that have formed and the way she has been able to affect her customers while working at the dispensary.

“My favorite memory and experience working for Reefer Madness was when we had a woman come in whose mother was in her 90’s, and she was looking for cannabis products to ease her mother’s pain. We spoke with her for a long time and let her know of all the products she could use to ease her mother’s pain and help her. She wrote everything down and said she would be back, and that she wanted to speak to people at other dispensaries. She came back to us an hour later, and said hands down that we were the most knowledgeable about the products and the most caring of her mother's condition, and she felt the most comfortable in our shop. She purchased products and I felt like I really helped, not only her mother, but I felt I helped her as well during a very hard time in her life. Sometimes people forget that cannabis is helping people who are in tremendous amounts of pain, and I feel very fortunate that I work with some very compassionate budtenders who really care about helping people,” recalled Adkins.

Despite top-notch branding and success, Reefer Madness is still a small business and Adkins is personally proud that they are not corporately owned. Her hope for the business in the future is to expand to other locations such as LA and even her family’s hometown in Arizona. The top priority will always be maintaining their “mom and pop” status and staying the “Cheers of the neighborhood”.

Visit the Reefer Madness website, www. reefermadnesslounge.com, to learn more about the dispensary.

Dale Gribow ............................................ 16 Cyber Corner ........................................... 17 Pet Place ............................................ 18-19 Grooves at The Westin........................... 20 Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade ..... 20 Bill Burr at Fantasy Springs ................... 21 Carol Burnett at Agua Caliente ............. 21

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EVENTS

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he 35th annual Greater Palm Springs Pride Festival is back in full swing since the pandemic, celebrating love, freedom, and the strength of the LGBTQ community. This multi-day pride celebration takes place from November 1st through the 7th with free admission.

Palm Canyon Drive will be home to a friendly Pride Festival unique to Southern California, where attendees can enjoy beverages and food with friends while exploring local Coachella Valley artists, entertainers, beverage stations, and purveyors of a variety of items like jewelry, snacks, and sweets.

Palm Springs Pride will also feature a Children’s Headquarters (CHQ) space for games and crafts, the Youth Zone by Safe Schools Desert Cities, and HIV/AIDS testing by Get

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PALM SPRINGS CELEBRATES PRIDE FESTIVAL Tested Coachella Valley. Over 200 exhibitors, non-profit organizations, food, and beverage vendors will be on hand.

Festivities begin with the Desert's LGBTQ+ History Exhibit at Welwood Murray Memorial Library from November 4-7. Guests can immerse themselves in local LGBTQ+ history via this timeline of important events within the queer community beginning in the early 20th century and ending in 2020. This exhibit was created by a new organization, LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, which is comprised of 10 panels that explain how the Greater Palm Springs area became a welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community.

The Coming Out Celebration: 'A Night Of Stars' will take place November 5 from 5-10 p.m. on the Effen Vodka Main Stage. This is a mix of performances by local stars, hosted by actor and comedian Jason Stuart and local drag personality Bella da Ball. The event features appearances by Grammy-award-winner Jody Watley, club diva Jeanie Tracy, International Queen of Dance Shannon and Los Angeles DJ duo The Perry Twins. This celebration is free, but a $45 VIP pre-event cocktail reception is also available.

The Palm Springs Art Museum is celebrating Pride this year with an event called "Pri Pri" hosted by prominent drag idol Charlene featuring DJs Papi Juice, Brown Skin Hazel and Brontez Purnell and performances by pop and R&B vocalist Saturn Risin9 and Charli XCX protégé Slayyyter. Multidisciplinary artist Rafa Esparza will also do a performance art work. It will take place on November 5 at the Palm Springs Art Museum.

A Global Rainbow Art Installation on Palm Canyon Drive will take place on November

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5 and 6. Artist Yvette Mattern will present a laser light sculpture over two consecutive nights celebrating themes such as diverse communities, hope and peace representing the seven colors of a rainbow.

The Palm Springs Pride 5K Run and Walk will take place on November 6 from 8 to 10 a.m.

Guests can take a run or walk on a course of paved streets through the neighborhood that was home to many celebrities such as Liberace, George Randolph Hearst, Kirk Douglas, Lily Tomlin and more. Proceeds will be donated to the LGBT Community Center of the Desert and The Transgender Health and Wellness Center.

This year’s Pride Parade will take place on November 7. The parade starts in the Uptown Design District at Tachevah and Palm Canyon Drive and travels south through downtown, ending at the entrance to the Pride Festival at Amado. Gather under the Coachella Valley sunshine to cheer and support local organizations, activists and of course, fabulous floats.

Also on Sunday, November 7, the Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge will host its Pride Bar. Eight4Nine has been offering a bottomless champagne and mimosa breakfast on Pride Parade Sunday for four years. Enjoy the Pride Brunch while helping your local

29 BREWS IS PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM’S UPCOMING PROPS AND HOPS CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

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9 Brews, the in-house brewery at Spotlight 29 Casino in Coachella, California, will be the Presenting Sponsor at the Palm Springs Air Museum’s 9th Annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival. The popular annual event will take place Saturday, November 20 and will feature the opportunity for attendees to sample craft beers from 29 Brews and other breweries as well as tour the impressive air museum and ride vintage airplanes as they soar above the Coachella Valley. As Presenting Sponsor, 29 Brews will allow festival attendees to enjoy some of their signature craft beers, and play games. The Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival will run from 1-8 PM and tickets are $40 for general admission. A $75 special VIP admission provides early entry at 12 noon. For more information, go to events.palmspringsairmuseum.org.

“We are delighted to be the Presenting Sponsor at this beloved event,” said 29 Brews Brewmaster Ed Heethuis. “Although new, 29 Brews has already received tremendous critical and popular acclaim for our range of handcrafted craft beers. We look forward to sharing our sought-after Chairman’s Blonde, Rez Rage Red, Tipsy Tortoise IPA, and Peabody’s Russian Imperial Stout with the event’s beer aficionados.”

About 29 Brews - Located in the new

Taproom 29 eatery in Spotlight 29 Casino, 29 Brews is a sophisticated in-house brewery that serves up a selection of 29 craft and flavored beers, poured at a continuous 29 degrees and served on stunning wraparound ice-rail at the bar. In addition to the 29 Brews house beers, the brew master rotates 15 of his 29 total tap handles on a regular basis, offering both beer enthusiasts and casual beer fans with an array of world-class options which are always changing. Taproom 29 has the luxury of pouring an eclectic portfolio of constantly changing suds, often changing as many as six different beers in any given week.

The brewery’s top-selling craft beer is Chairman's Blonde, named after Tribal Chairman Darrell Mike. This gorgeous Blonde is crisp, clean, and perfectly balanced.

Brewmaster Ed refers to is as a “simple, straightforward SMASH beer.” Another favorite is Rez Rage Red, an India Pale Ale that has notes of caramel, toffee and even a hint of rye, providing complex rich, deep malty layers.

29 Brew’s Tipsy Tortoise IPA is a wonderful example of a piney and citrusy unfiltered IPA. Grapefruit and pinecone forward, this beer hits your nose and palate with a powerful cascade of citrus. Peabody’s Russian Imperial Stout is described as “darker than the Joshua Tree night sky,” featuring a decadent, rich, complex, and

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intense flavor profile of chocolaty goodness.

About Props and Hops - The Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival is designed for people who love airplanes and craft beer. It will feature more than 25 craft breweries, food trucks (from In-N-Out, Fries Galore, and The Cone Zone), live music by Horace Miller Band and DJ Alex Harrington, and the opportunity experience vintage airplane rides.

The breweries’ booths will be set up inside the Air Museum’s Miles hangar, with vintage airplanes are only a few feet away. The hangar doors [which are about 100 feet wide] will remain open, so everyone can mingle inside and out, sampling beers and watching the ramp, where aircraft will be taking off and landing throughout the afternoon. Attendees must be 21 or older.

Pride organization. EIGHT4NINE will donate 25% of the sales from the brunch to Greater Palm Springs Pride to help keep Pride free and accessible for everyone.

Pride Festival 2021 is a must-see as well this month on November 6 and 7 on Palm Canyon Drive between Amado and Tahquitz and on the streets around the new downtown park on Museum Way. Performances by Third Eye Blind, Jody Watley, A Flock of Seagulls, The Robyn Party, Shannon and Jeanie Tracy. Snack or grab a drink, then shop the more than 200 exhibitors, non-profit organizations and vendors on hand.

This event also will feature HIV/AIDS testing by Get Tested Coachella Valley.

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Experience of a Lifetime Soar high above Props and Hops by booking a ride in one of the museum’s flying warbirds.

Hear the engine roar and be transported back in time while enjoying magnificent views of the Coachella Valley. Each ride is an experience of a lifetime. Choose from the C-47 Skytrain, the T-28 Trojan, the PT-17 Stearman, and the P-51 Mustang.

The Palm Springs Air Museum is currently following all CDC/State COVID-related guidelines and procedures regarding events.

The museum is monitoring the situation daily, and recommendations and updated guidelines from the CDC/State will be put in place as or when they are announced.

For more information on the event, go to events.palmspringsairmuseum.org.

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he Del Shores and Palm Springs love affair continues with the Palm Springs premiere of, This Side of Crazy. Mr. Shores, who loves Palm Springs, stated “It was almost as if Palm Springs adopted Sordid Lives; it became theirs.” Due to its continued popularity and cult following, Palm Canyon Theatre just performed its eighth production of Sordid Lives this September. The theatre’s co-artistic director, Se Layne states “I’m so excited that Palm Canyon Theatre will be the first production in Palm Springs of this soon-tobe classic, This Side of Crazy.” This Side of Crazy will run one weekend only, November 18-21 at Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT), 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive.

Opening night, Thursday, November 18, will be a very special evening at Palm Canyon Theatre. Del Shores will join us live at the theatre to introduce the show and will participate in audience Q&A after the show.

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on this very special personal appearance and opportunity to ask him questions.

The plot of This Side of Crazy evolves around Ditty Blaylock, the most prolific singer in gospel music history, who is being honored by Gospel Music Network. But there is one glitch. Ditty has promised a reunion of The Blaylock Sisters, her three adult daughters who were once national sensations – “Little Superstars for Jesus.”

Rachel, the oldest sister, who lives with Ditty, is furious when she finds out that her baby sister Bethany, an atheist and lesbian, and Abigail, her middle sister, who has “anger issues” and currently is confined to a mental facility, are headed home. These complicated sisters have been estranged for over twentyfive years -- and extreme past circumstances, including a husband left in a coma, have made reconciliation impossible. Once reunited, secrets are revealed, tempers flare and family wounds are exposed. But… the show must go on!

Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of This Side of Crazy is directed by Richard Marlow and has a strong cast of four powerful women actors: Deborah Harman, Yo Younger, Denise Strand and Melanie Blue.

This Side of Crazy runs from November 1821. Show times are Thursday, November 18, 7 p.m.; Friday, November 19, 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 20, 8 p.m.; Sunday, November

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21, 2 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 and $15.00 for students.

For tickets or other information, call the PCT Box Office at 760-323-5123 or order online at PalmCanyonTheatre.org. Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road.

Box Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

LOCAL MUSIC

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true Coachella Valley native, Matt King has spent much of his very young life soaking up the desert music scene. At the age of twenty, this CVHS graduate has already been involved with multiple, respected projects and built a reputation for not only being a solid musician, but a generally standup dude. I have had the pleasure of witnessing a tiny bit of the metamorphosis of Matt’s talents, as he has built himself into a staple of the local music scene. In addition to his musical accomplishments, he has also made contributions as a writer for the local publication, CV Independent. With so many creative accomplishments within his 2 years of legal adulthood, it’s only natural that he would decide to make the bold move of branching out into the role of front-man of his very own,

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MATT KING: NOT JUST A BASSIST THESE DAYS

solo project. Matt and the Kings, has released an EP entitled, Animal Kingdom, which has been two years in the making through a lot of ups and downs.

King has a lot to be proud of with the release of Animal Kingdom. I got the opportunity to give it a listen and the results make total sense.

The diversity of styles and transitions in the songs reflect the fact that he has been molded by his exposure to, and participation with a multitude of musical projects that brought him to this point.

CVW: For such a young guy, you have been picking up a lot of experience over the past several years. How did you get started out in music?

King: “I would say that my brother, Chris really kind of showed me the ins and outs. He used to be in a band with Nick Hales ten years ago called Fist Full of Glass. I was always pretty much a fly on the wall during those practices.

He started showing me a lot more music as I grew older and one day when I was in middle school, I was super into The Beatles and thought to myself, ‘You know what? I wanna pick up the bass.’ So, I started playing around my freshman and sophomore years and that's when I met the guys from Frank Eats the Floor, which was the first band I was ever a part of.

It’s just been sort of a big snowball over the past 5 or 6 years since.”

CVW: Over those 5 or 6 years you have done quite a bit musically in a relatively short amount of time considering all of the projects you have been a part of.

King: “Yeah, I’ve definitely worn many different pairs of pants. I’ve been with Frank Eats the Floor, CMFs...I recently just joined Allies and now I’m doing my own thing.”

CVW: You mentioned the fact that your big brother, Chris was a big influence on not only the idea of you being a musician but, exposing you to a lot of different music. Do you think that there is anything, genre wise that you are into that might surprise anyone?

King: “I think I’ve been pretty all over the place with stuff I have made. Just listing off all the bands that I've been a part of, I feel like they are all vastly different and that really reflects in my solo music where I cover punk, funk, rap, and electronic stuff. So I don’t really like to let myself get stuck in one place.”

King continues: “I don’t want to jump the

gun in talking about my new stuff but, all the guitar work...or everything you would think was a guitar was actually me playing a bass that was input through an octave pedal.”

CVW: Okay, let’s get this straight. I know that you did the vocals, bass and guitar tones for this EP. Is this project all you?

King: “As of now, Matt and the Kings is going to be me doing everything in the studio.

I record everything on my computer. Vocals, bass, guitars with the octave pedal. I play the preset keyboard if I need it and all the drums so far have been midi drums. But then live, I’m going to have some musicians join me, one of them being my brother, Chris, along with my old friends John and Jason Smith from the CMFs.” CVW: What was the sequence of events or thought process that led you to the decision that you wanted to create a solo project?

Was that something you have always thought about doing?

King: “Before the pandemic hit, I was playing shows with Frank Eats the Floor and CMF’s pretty regularly. The pandemic paused both of those situations. Some stuff picked up with the CMFs a little bit later but, right off the bat I was kind of just alone and playing music and scared to go outside really. I had always kind of toyed with the idea of trying to make some stuff on my own, but never really had the time to do it. With all of the time that I had on my hands I ended up teaching myself how to use programs like Audacity in a much better way than I was using it before. I started playing around with some ideas. I reworked some of the Frank Eats the Floor songs that I really liked...there's two of them on there. And the rest just kind of came out of thin air.”

King continues: “I didn’t really write any of them down. Some I wrote a little bit of

LA GUNS TO ROCK THE ROCK YARD AT A FREE SHOW AT FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO

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os Angeles hair metal band LA Guns is bringing its “Checkered Past” tour to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to rock the outdoor venue for a special edition of Rock Yard on Steroids on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

Rock fans are in for a sizzling sonic experience at this free concert featuring a band with a legendary past. Veterans of the Sunset Strip’s metal scene, LA Guns was formed in 1983 by guitar player Tracii Guns and, then unknown singer, Axl Rose on lead vocals.

The band eventually split off into two groups, LA Guns and Guns N’ Roses, respectively.

LA Guns has sold 6 1/2 million records, including 1988's L.A. Guns and 1990's Cocked and Loaded, both of which were certified

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gold. The latter album contained the hit single "Ballad of Jayne" that went to #33 on Billboard's Hot 100.

From the mid-90's through the 2000's, after changing lineups twice, L.A. Guns continued to tour and release new music. The current lineup consists of Tracii Guns, Phil Lewis, Ace Von Johnson, Johnny Martin and Shane Fitzgibbon.

Following their successful performance at SiriusXM's HairNation Festival in May of 2016, LA Guns went into the studio to record the critically acclaimed, The Missing Peace, the highest selling release for Frontiers Music in 2017. Their next album, The Devil You Know, was released 2019 to the same critical acclaim.

The band’s latest offering, Checkered Past is scheduled for release in November 2021.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see LA Guns with opener Steel Rod at 7 p.m. at the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Free,

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but, the majority of it was just wholesome, improvisational stuff that I grew to like and formatted down. One of them being, “Your Mattjesty.” (Giggling) That was last year and honestly, a much more low quality recording.

Then I got a Macbook and started upping my production game and the CMFs started taking off with all of our pandemic activities with the live streaming of band sessions and skits.

It was around my birthday that I asked for an octave pedal. It’s usually for a guitar, you know. Jack White and Tom Morello use them and I really started toying around with the idea of using one on a bass. I don’t know if anyone else is doing that, or I made that idea up but I thought to myself, ‘I bet it could work.’ So I got it for my birthday and shortly afterward I got covid. So, I had this new period of time where I was really alone and couldn’t do much and so I learned how to use this octave pedal and wrote this EP plus maybe, ten or eleven other songs in that two or three week period where I was really sick and couldn’t leave my room.

So this release is a product of that time period.

After I got better I kind of went back into my life and lost the time I wanted to finish these songs. Bits and pieces of my time since then have been dedicated to flushing this out and now it’s here.”

You can check out the first live performance of Matt and the Kings at The Annual Concert for Autism on Sat, Nov 20th at Big Rock Pub. Matt and the Kings EP, Animal Kingdom is available on all major platforms. facebook.com/mattandthekings instagram.com/mattandthekings

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must be 18 to attend. For more information visit, www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

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CONSIDER THIS

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hrissie Hynde first indicated her affinity for Bob Dylan back in 1994, when The Pretenders covered “Forever Young” on Last Of The Independents album. Born a decade after the Bard of Hibbing, she was besotted by his music early on, so it seems wildly apropos that when Covid 19 hit, Chrissie hunkered down in Maida Vale, England and passed the time by recording her favorite Dylan songs, releasing the results piecemeal, via the interwebs. Now they’ve all been collected for her third solo effort, Standing In The Doorway.

When Chrissie and her band The Pretenders burst on the scene and stormed the charts in 1980, it felt as though they came out of nowhere. But their ascent was decades in the making.

An Akron, Ohio native, Chrissie fell in love with Rock & Roll almost immediately, especially once the British Invasion hit in 1964. The Beatles and the Stones became her obsessions. As the years progressed, that list expanded and included The Kinks, The Doors and the Stooges. During her teens, she skipped the usual rites of passage like boyfriends and proms. She didn’t want to date Paul McCartney or Mick Jagger, she wanted to be them.

She attended Art school at Kent State and was on campus when anti-war protests took a deadly and fatal turn on May 4th, 1970. It was during this era that she began to get serious about music. One of her first bands included future Devo visionary, Mark Mothersbaugh.

An avowed Anglophile, Chrissie finally made it to the U.K. a few years after school. Rather quickly she got a job writing for the leading music magazine, the New Music Express (N.M.E.). As soon as she got the lay of the land, she placed an ad in the competing music rag, Melody Maker, looking for like-minded musicians.

She briefly collaborated with Jon Moss, Tony James and Mick Jones, all three later skyrocketed to fame in Culture Club, Generation X and The Clash, respectively.

By 1978, she had recorded a demo and hired a manager. She connected with bassist Pete Farndon, drummer Martin Chambers and guitarist James Honeyman-Scott. Inspired, in part, by the classic Platters song, they became The Pretenders. Their eponymous debut arrived in 1980, their sound was a crackling amalgam of British Invasion, Punk and New Wave.

As The Pretenders’ lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, she flipped the script, redefining the role of front-woman.

She wasn’t a boozy, blowzy Blues Belter like Janis Joplin, a Punk-Poet androgyne like Patti Smith, nor was she a Gypsy nymph swathed in silks, crushed velvet and patchouli, a la Stevie Nicks. Chrissie swaggered like Jagger and radiated the smoldering charisma of the Doors’ frontman, Jim Morrison. Sure, she’d strut in her (faux) leather pants, but she wasn’t afraid to appear tender and vulnerable.

Following the release of their second effort, Pretenders II, the band suffered a

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“STANDING IN THE DOORWAY: CHRISSIE SINGS BOB DYLAN” (BMG RECORDS) CHRISSIE HYNDE HYNDE

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double loss. Two days after Chrissie fired Pete Farndon for addiction issues, James Honey-Scott died from heart failure-as a result of cocaine intolerance. A few months later, Pete was found dead in his bathtub, following a heroin overdose.

Chrissie and Martin persevered, recruiting a new bassist and guitarist.

Their third long-player, Learning To Crawl, arrived in early 1984 and became a huge critical and commercial success. By the skin of their teeth, The Pretenders truly triumphed over tragedy. Since then, the band has cycled through myriad lineup changes, with Martin quitting and rejoining a handful of times.

Beginning with 1986’s Get Close, Chrissie and a rotating cast of bassists, drummers and guitarists have released a string of albums under the Pretenders moniker, Packed, Last Of The Independents and Viva El Amor took her through the 20th century, while Loose Screw and Break Up The Concrete arrived in 2002 and 2008 respectively.

When the band took a hiatus, she partnered with J.P. Jones and his ragged compadres, The Fairground Boys.

Their alliance yielded one album under the unwieldy title, J.P., Chrissie & The Fairground Boys. 2014 saw the release of her first official solo album, “Stockholm.”

Three years later, the latest iteration of The Pretenders recorded Alone, produced by fellow Akron-ite and Black Keys frontman, Dan Auerbach. A second solo album, a mix of Jazz, Blues and Rock standards entitled Valve Bone Woe, arrived in 2019.

40 years after the release of their first record, with Martin back behind the drum kit, the band roared back in 2020 with Hate For Sale. Hailed as their strongest

effort in four decades, it displayed the same spiky melodicism that characterized their debut. All revv’ed up and ready to hit the road, the band was waylaid by (you guessed it), the Covid 19 pandemic. Like a kid stuck inside on a rainy day, yearning to play, Chrissie made good use of her downtime by recording her favorite Dylan songs. Very much a homemade effort, the record unfurls slowly, as Chrissie clears her throat, counts to three and launches into a languid version of “In The Summertime.”

Acoustic guitars intertwine, shadowing her still-supple contralto through the first verse, as she rounds the chorus, fluttery keys, pinwheeling bass and crashing cymbals are folded into the mix. “…

Summertime” was originally found on the 1981 Shot Of Love effort, just as Bob was beginning to emerge from a serious (and controversial) immersion into Christianity, the album signaled a return to form, veering from the sacred to the temporal.

Still, lyrics like “Strangers they meddled in our affairs, poverty and shame was theirs, but all that suffering was not to be compared with the glory that is to be/And I’m still carrying the gift you gave, it’s part of me now, it’s been cherished and saved, it’ll be with me unto the grave, then unto eternity” indicate that he was still on a quest for spiritual salvation.

Cover songs can be tricky. No one wants a rote regurgitation of the original version.

Clearly, these songs have significance for Chrissie and she has reconfigured them to suit her own sui generis style.

She deftly recalibrates a couple of tracks from the 1983 album, Infidels. First up is “Sweetheart Like You,” which, stripped to the bone, becomes a stately piano ballad anchored by flickering acoustic guitars

and woozy keys. She easily navigates a blatantly patriarchal narrative intent on rescuing a damsel in distress; “You know a woman like you should be at home, that’s where you belong, taking care for somebody nice who don’t know how to do you wrong/Just how much abuse will you be willing to take, well, there’s no way to tell from that first kiss, what’s a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this.”

“Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight” is powered by gutbucket bottleneck guitar, swirly acoustic riffs, a wash of keys and rippling mandolin runs. We join our program already in progress, as lyrics attempt to forestall a break-up; “I ain’t too good at conversation girl, so you might not know how I really feel, but if I could, I’d bring you to the mountaintop girl, and build you a house of stainless steel/But it’s like I’m stuck inside a painting that’s hanging in the louvre, my throat starts to tickle and my nose itches, but I know I can’t move.” Chrissie’s willowy vocals manage to wipe away a bit of Bob’s bitterness as she quietly implores “Don’t fall apart on me tonight, I just don’t think that I could handle it, don’t fall apart on me tonight, yesterday’s just a memory, tomorrow’s never what it’s supposed to be, and I need you.”

The best tracks here find Chrissie hopscotching through eras, tackling Dylan deeeeep cuts rather than covering more obvious hits. “Love Minus Zero/ No Limit” stretches back more than 55 years to the “electric” side of his Bringing It All Back Home record. A painterly ode, her version hews closely to the original arrangement. Incandescent mandolin and high-strung guitar lattice over sparkly keys and a relaxed rhythm. Although there’s no chorus to speak of, the melody meanders sweetly as Chrissie waxes rhapsodic about a muse who sounds too good to be true; “My love, she speaks in silence, without ideals or violence, she doesn’t have to say she’s faithful, but she’s true like ice, like fire.” Courtly, finger-picked guitar and reedy accordion adds some continental heft. The outro weaves a tapestry of guitar and accordion with sylvan bird sounds and a revving and rumbling motorbike.

Jumping ahead 10 years and 10 albums later she puts her imprimatur on “You’re A Big Girl Now” from Blood On The Tracks.

That muse has moved on, and the song is suffused with tenderness, heartache and grief. Achingly pure mandolin coils around up-close and intime vocals, filigreed fretwork and plangent piano. Softly teasing out each verse, Chrissie is equal parts contrite and confused, hoping for a second chance; “A change in the weather is known to be extreme, but what’s the sense of changing horses in midstream, I’m going out of my mind, oh-oh, with a

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pain that stops and starts, like a corkscrew to my heart, ever since we’ve been apart.”

Fast-forward to 1997 for the title track, which originally appeared on the late-career renaissance record, Time Out Of Mind. In Bob’s hands, this croaky-lonesome dirge felt sepia-toned, awash in bitterness and regret. Chrissie recasts the song as a technicolor lament.

Churchy piano chords are matched by piquant guitars, shimmering keys and her authoritative contralto. Resigned and world-weary, the lyrics retain a glimmer of hope; “I know I can’t win, but my heart won’t give in, last night I danced with a stranger, but she reminded me that you were the one, you left me standing in the doorway cryin,’ in the dark land of the sun.” Clotted keys and elegiac guitars are leavened by a sleigh bell shake, paring down to a gentle acoustic strum and Celtic-flavored whistle. Finally confiding “It always meant so much, even the softest touch,” before being vanquished by the song’s closing verse; “See, nothin’ to be gained by any explanation, there’s no words that need to be said, you left me standing in the doorway cryin’ Blues wrapped around my head.”

Other interesting tracks include an ambitious take on Bob’s early ‘80s masterpiece, “Blind Willie McTell” and a feathery version of the lovely but obscure “Tomorrow Is A Long Time.” The record closes with “Every Grain Of Sand” a midperiod classic from the Shot Of Love

Thursday, November 4

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 7pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7:30pm Jazzville@Agua Caliente P.S. – Matt Forbes and his Vintage Pop Orchestra – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Tenille Arts – 7pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Intimate Acoustics w/ The Sieve and the Saddle, Wes Gainey, Lance Roebsomer, Tim Anthony Scott and Marc saxe – 8pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5-8pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm

Friday, November 5

Bart Lounge – More Bass w/ DJs Diskreet, Bvrrn, Seth Rosen, Sugarfree, Luthergates and Pico – 8pm Big Rock Pub – Flashback Boyz – 9pm Casuelas Café – Los Garzaz – 6:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm

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album. Liquid guitar arpeggios partner with sturdy piano notes, but quickly cede the spotlight to Chrissie’ contemplative vocals. Dylanologists have spent decades trying to decipher the dense ruminations contained within. But she seems content just to wrap her pliant contralto around majestically constructed couplets like “Oh the flowers of indulgence, and the weeds of yesteryear, like criminals they have choked the breath of conscience and good cheer/The sun beat down the steps of time to light the way, to ease the pain of idleness and the memory of decay.” The record was produced by Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne and Tchad Blake (who has played with everyone from Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Fiona Apple, Tom Waits, Los Lobos, T-Bone Burnett and Ani Difranco).

While Chrissie concentrated on vocals and guitar, James added piano, keys, acoustic guitar, high strung guitar and backing vocals. Tchad provided additional keys and percussion. There aren’t too many artists that can manage the grit, gravitas and chutzpah salted in the mix of most Dylan songs. (Case in point, Billy Joel’s execrable read of “To Make You Feel My Love” or Guns N’ Roses flippant version of “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door). Chrissie Hynde’s approach is deft and nuanced, as a result Standing In The Doorway is lean and unfussy, eloquent and slightly cranky.

Exactly as it should be.

Desert Beer Co – The Sieve and the Saddle w/ Tim and Val – 6:30pm El Paseo Gardens – Derek Jordan Gregg – 3-6pm Four Twenty Bank – Hotwyre – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Rhythm Nation – 9pm O’Caine’s – The McKintree Boys – 6pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Kenny Metcalf (Elton John Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm Tack Room Tavern – TBA – 8pm The Nest – Nikki Dickinson – 6pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm

Saturday, November 6

Ace Hotel – DJ – noon – poolside Bart Lounge – DJ Dxsko – 8pm Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7pm Coachella Valley Brewery – An Evening w/ Uncle Ben and Friends – 7pm

Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Desert Fox Bar – TBA – 7pm Four Twenty Bank – Drag Show – 3pm Hotel Zoso – Pride Pool Party w/ Hymn, Pico and Tyler Caiden – 12-6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Rhythm Nation – 9pm O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – The Toyz – 9pm Rockyard@Fantasy Springs – Which One’s Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) and Steel Rod – 7pm The Hood - Comedy Night – 9pm The Nest – TBA – 6pm The Slice – Leanna Rogers – 5:30-8:30pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm

Sunday, November 7

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Casuelas Café – Fernando & Ernesto – noon, Paul Douglas – 6pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Adam Gainey and Rod Van Buren – 3pm

Hotel Zoso – Pride Pool Party w/ DJs Hymn, Pico and Tyler Caiden – 12-6pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Mikole Kaar Jazz Show – 2pm, Sunday Night Jam – 6-11pm The Nest – Jojo Malagar – 7pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm

Monday, November 8

The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Tuesday, November 9

Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm The Slice – Sergio Villegas – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, November 10

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6:30pm Cunard’s – Bill Baker – 6pm The Cantina – T- Bone Karaoke – 7pm The Slice – Marc Antonelli – 5-8pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

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SCREENERS

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DÉJÀ VU ‘DUNE’?

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

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avid Lynch’s much-berated edition of “Dune” (1984) was a critical and commercial flop. Lynch himself has disavowed the film. Further, he says he has no interest in the current version in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. Denis Villeneuve version of Frank Herbert’s massive and hugely relevant film has already met with widespread commercial and critical success.

In looking again at Lynch’s version, there are a number of things that deserve our admiration. First of all the production design is jaw-dropping and the fact that Lynch’s movie covers the gist of Herbert’s daunting

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book on screen in two hours!

Another thing, what’s the significance of the pugs (dogs)? And why does Duncan Idaho only get only two minutes of screen time before he dies?

The ending if Lynch’s version was/is) disappointing to fans of Herbert’s bestseller.

A voice-over tells us Prince Paul Atreides the messianic hero becomes the powerful dictator he feared he would become, even though he’s issued an era of peace – and then he makes it rain! Not a good ending.

This great looking –baffling and beautiful -- 4K editions from Arrow Studios was mentioned on these pages before. The two-disc limited edition includes a treasure trove of bonus material that's alone is worth the price of the set. It’s fun to take a look

back, especially after experiencing Denis Villeneuve’s breathtaking adaptation.

The real difference between the two films – s one local film buff put it -- is that one was made by a madman (Lynch) who admitted he had no or little interest in the material and the other was made by a mega fan (Villeneuve) of Herbert’s meaningful tale.

What did you think? Drop me a line, I want to hear from readers. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

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rnie Maxwell Scenic Trail takes its name from Ernie Maxwell, the founder of the Idyllwild Town Crier, and an advocate for the outdoors who wanted a horse trail from Idyllwild to Humber Park.

No permit is required to hike Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail, but any vehicle parked in Humber Park will need a National Forest Adventure Pass ($5 per day or $30 per year). Bikes are not allowed on this leisurely trail, but horses are allowed, and dogs are permitted on leashes.

The San Jacinto Mountains are a steep rugged mountain range full of challenging trails that put hikers to the test… Ernie

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Maxwell Scenic Trail is not one of those trails. This leisurely alternative is 5.2 miles round trip with 675 rolling feet of elevation change. The gradual and enjoyable dirt single track overlooks the mountain community of Idyllwild and is appropriate for hikers of all abilities. The trail passes peaceful streams, quiet forests, and sterling San Jacinto Mountains views of Tahquitz Rock and Strawberry Valley.

Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail runs south and downhill from Humber Park to an alternate trailhead on Tahquitz View Drive in Idyllwild.

Those with a second vehicle and less time to hike, can use Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail as a 2.6-mile one-way shuttle hike. However, the trail displays different views in both direction,

making it a worthwhile out and back track.

Even if the destination is just another road, the journey is rewarding enough to cover twice.

Start from Humber Park, a trailhead in San Bernardino National Forest on the edge of Fern Valley, a community that neighbors Idyllwild. Humber Park has parking for Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail as well as trails to Tahquitz Peak, San Jacinto Peak, and the Devil’s Slide.

Before you take a single step down Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail, you will get a scenic view of Tahquitz Rock, also know as Lily Rock, a sheer granite peak busting above the pines just east of the trailhead.

Start down the dirt single track, which

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ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER immediately descends to a creek where water cascades down a slick rock slope. It isn’t a particularly big cascade, but it is a lovely way to start the hike.

Distance: 5.2 miles (out and back) Elevation change: 675 feet Hiking time: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes Open to: Hikers, dogs, horses Fees & Permits: National Forest Adventure Pass Think Day Trip, Fresh Air, Beautiful Views and Visit Ernie Waxman Scenic Trail!

SAFETY TIPS FROM THE CHIEF’S CORNER

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

FALL RIGHT INTO SAFETY THIS WEEKEND! CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS – CHANGE YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES!

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“ t’s time to change our clocks this coming

Sunday November 7th back one hour for daylight savings. It is a good time to change your smoke detector batteries and check their condition,” says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

Two-thirds of home fire deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. Since most fatal fires occur at night, it is essential that every home have working smoke alarms to provide an early warning.

Eighty percent of child fire fatalities occur in homes without working smoke alarms additionally Adults 75 and older are 2.8 times more likely to die in a home fire. A working smoke detector doubles your chance of surviving a home fire.

Change Your Clocks – Change Your Batteries - Battery’s in a smoke alarm should be changed at least twice a year, even if they are hardwired into the electrical. A good time to remember to check your smoke alarm and change the batteries is when you change your clocks twice a year as daylight saving time begins and ends.

Placement - Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, in the hallways leading to the bedrooms, and on each level of your home including the basement. Smoke alarms should be mounted on the ceiling four” from the wall; wall mounts should be 4-12” from the ceiling.

Do not install near draft areas such as windows or vents. Call your local fire department if you are unsure about placement.

Smoke Alarm Maintenance - In addition to

changing the batteries twice a year, you should test your smoke alarm every month by simply holding down on the test button. Vacuum your alarm at least once a year. Dust and cobwebs can impair sensitivity. Never paint over a smoke alarm. Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.

When the Alarm Goes Off - If the alarm goes off crawl low to the ground under the smoke and exit your home quickly. Do not try to take anything with you, just get out. Once safely outside, go to your family meeting place to ensure that everyone got out safely. Once you are out, stay out!

Make sure to prepare and practice an escape plan including a family meeting place. Just like schools practice fire drills, families should also practice what to do if their smoke alarms go off.

Remember, every day a smoke alarm saves somebody’s life!

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THE VINO VOICE

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A LITTLE MADEIRA MY DEAR?

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t’s that time of year where we begin to recommend wines for the holidays: More reds than whites (hey! How about that Orange wine?); of course our fair share of bubbly and some tasty dessert wine for the plethora of sweeties out there.

As you may know, I don’t have much of a sweet tooth; I’ll always go for savory over cake & cookies (Donuts notwithstanding!). Although I love the French Sauternes, the Vintage Ports, the German Trockenbeerenauslese, and the Hungarian Tokaij, my favorite sweetheart will always belonged to Madeira.

Madeira is both simple to write about, or it can be a rather involved story. Let’s go with the simple: American-wise, this extraordinary wine has been a part of some of the greatest historical events from Thomas Jefferson’s toast at the signing of the “Declaration of Independence” in 1776 to the presidential oath-taking ceremony of George Washington.

Internationally speaking, this wine gets its name from the island of Madeira, a small, beautiful rock island about four hundred miles from Portugal—off in the Atlantic Ocean.

Madeira’s unique taste comes from repeatedly heating the wine. It also carries a touch of smoke for some good complexity—and, I’ll get to that story in a bit.

While Madeira wine has varying sweetness levels from dry/sweet to sweet/sweet) and there’s always some high acidity, keeping the dessert wine refreshing. Even the sweet/sweet Malmsey grape carries acidity.

Madeira is a fortified wine made generally made from 5 different grapes grown on the island; most of the time you find a blend of the grapes. I recommend single varietal Madeira.

Sercial and Verdelho are lighter bodied with more citrus and acidity—but in a sweet background.

You’ll wish to look for a Malmsey or a Bual for some great sweet notes of roasted nuts, stewed fruit, maple syrup, caramel, and toffee.

The wine savvy holiday gift is to present this wine with a nice box of chocolates.

As with a hamburger—one really needs to personally enjoy Madeira and not just read about it. It’s not Marsala, nor Port, nor Sherry.

It’s its own thing; especially when it comes to that “smoke” note in the wine itself. So here goes the “smoke” story: (And it’s one of the most romantic stories in wine lore) Once upon a time, a tyrannical Portuguese explorer lost his love to a lucky swarthy lothario.

The rebellious young couple found their way to the Madeira Island—so far away from the madding crowd, and, that angry admiral. They decided to play the blissful Adam & Eve and frolicked naked in the lush garden island.

The jilted navigator was after all a capable seaman, and, unfortunately for the couple, the annoyed explorer finally found the duo and his anger boiled as he watched them dancing around.

The couple quickly ran into the forests for safety; however, the scorned sailor had his men set fire to the entire island. The island forest was so dense that it burned for seven years straight.

During that time, people on the mainland of both Portugal and around North Africa, could see giant plumes of black smoke way out in the ocean. They assumed that was the edge of the world—ah! That’s why that’s why!

Is that a fun bedtime story to enjoy with your

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wine and chocolates, or what!

Anyway—that soot seeped well into the ground and now all those grapes grown on the island carry that loving “smoke” note that makes its way into the wine.

So that combination of grapes, brandy, smoke, and the island’s unique terroir—along with cooking the wine while it’s being produced, gives Madeira the quality of aging for as long as one can keep it properly stored.

One can go online and find perfect bottles of Madeira dating back to the late 1700s. During a recent restoration project at Liberty Hall Museum on what is now New Jersey’s Kean University, the staff discovered nearly three cases of Madeira wine from 1796, as well as around 42 demijohns from the 1820s. The quality of the wine was magnificent.

On-line one can find a 1790 H.M Borges Terrantez 'T' Vintage for $17,416; or, an 1800 J. S. Terrantez for $16,698.

Back in the 80s when I was purchasing vintage wines for my client, I had the hair-brained idea to purchase as much 1850 D'Oliveira Madeira Verdelho Reserva there was available, thinking it would take-off—investment wise, like Vintage Port. It didn’t—but we at least got to enjoy the mistake...cheers! to that!

Cooking with Madeira is of course very popular. But please use the newer stuff that doesn’t cost much. One weekend when I was away on business, my wife made her dad Steak Madeira. Unfortunately, I accidently left an open bottle of 1870 Madeira on the kitchen counter.

You guessed it—geez!

I still have one bottle left of the 1850 D’Oliveira Madeira Verdelho, which is resting over at the Wine Vault of the Desert in Palm Desert. I’m always asked how much is that Madeira worth. The answer is, “whatever the market will bear.” How much you got?

The sexy dessert pour for the holidays is Madeira; serve dry Madeira at around 58 degrees and sweet Madeira just slightly cooler than room temperature. It’s great as an apéritifs or a digestif. For meal pairings: dry Madeira is best served with sushi, smoked salmon, creamy soft cheese, or fruity desserts.

Sweet Madeira wine tastes excellent with blue cheeses, dried fruit, and your favorite dark chocolate desserts. Cheers!

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vangelist Jeremy Boudreaux, an affiliate of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, will return to the Coachella Valley on Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7 at 7 p.m. for Anchored 2 The Cross Ministries at 45-520 Clinton Street at the corner of De Oro in Indio. (760) 6006438. They have Sunday Service at 2 p.m. and

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EVANGELIST JEREMY BOUDREAUX RETURNS TO THE COACHELLA VALLEY

Tuesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Jeremy Boudreaux is a dynamic preacher from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has served under the leadership of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries for 20 years, with 10 of those years

being an Associate Pastor of Crossfire Youth Ministries.

“My mom had me when she was 16 years old,” said Jeremy Boudreaux, “My grandparents basically raised me. I was born in 1980 and my grandfather passed away when I was 6 years old. My grandmother was saved as a child and listening to Brother Swaggart’s music comforted her as she drew closer the Lord. She was filled with the Holy Spirit in 1986.”

Being around such wonderful Spirit-Filled music definitely planted a seed in his heart.

However, like many young teenagers, he was heading down the road of abuse with drugs and alcohol. He is the oldest of 5 children and has 4 younger sisters.

“I was saved in 1999 and immediately I knew I had to be part of this Ministry. The Spirit was driving me to be here. Now of course, from 1999 to 2001, there was a struggle living the Christian life because I didn’t understand the Message of the Cross and I didn’t know how to live for God. I was in and out; in the Church and then out in the world until I finally got the Message of the Cross. As a young Christian, I can’t explain the demonic attacks against me. If I tried to put it into words, people would think I was crazy.”

He met his wife Rachel at Family Worship Center and they have been married for 17 years and they both work at JSM. He has ministered throughout the United States,

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South America, Central America, Mexico and Canada and continues to travel throughout the country to proclaim Jesus Christ and Him Crucified to a lost and hurting world.

“There is no hope in drugs and alcohol but once you’re on drugs and alcohol, there’s no hope within self to set one free, but there is hope in Christ Jesus, and He can make you free.”

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FITNESS Nadia Popova explains why walking 20 min a day for 5 days a week can significantly improve your health and well-being. was born and raised in Ukraine where people walk a lot. Till today my 75 years old mother walks every day whether it’s just a brisk walk or grocery shopping trip.

As you might know many countries in Europe has its cultural history of people being more active due to every day walking habits.

Here is why.

Walking protects your heart.

Just like the rest of the muscles in our bodies, our heart needs to be strengthened through regular activity to remain healthy and strong. Thankfully, the simplest of physical activities — walking — can make a big difference.

Some may believe that you have to get on the treadmill or hit the pavement for at least an hour to make it worthwhile. However, this might seem out of reach if you have a busy schedule or are not in the routine of regularly exercising. The good news is you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete or marathon runner to experience the heart-protecting benefits of exercise. Two long-term Harvard studies found that simply walking 20 minutes a day may reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.

Walking Slims you down.

Regular brisk walking, when combined with healthy eating, is hugely effective for weight loss, helping you burn off extra calories. Walking also helps to reduce visceral

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fat, also known as belly or abdominal fat which is especially dangerous to our health.

If you don’t have time to get out for a walk, you can simply add in extra steps to your daily routine. Wearing an activity tracker is an excellent way to track progress and help keep you motivated. To start, go about your daily routine as normal for the first couple days to establish a baseline. From there, you can set small goals to increase your daily steps. You may surprise yourself with how quickly these small changes can add up.

Walking Improves your mood.

Exercise helps release endorphins that instantly improve your mood and trigger a positive feeling in the body. When performed regularly, exercise helps ease stress, anxiety and has even been shown to be as effective as psychotherapy at relieving moderate depression.

Set a goal to walk 20 minutes at least five times a week and experience all the health benefits that a brisk walk can bring you.

I hope you can put your walking into your regular routine and it can become your new habit. If you need help with regular exercise please reach out to us. We have excellent team of trainers who come to our clients homes.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Are you still hoping to heal from psychological wounds that you rarely speak about? May I suggest that you consider speaking about them in the coming weeks? Not to just anyone and everyone, of course, but rather to allies who might be able to help you generate at least a partial remedy. The moment is ripe, in my opinion. Now is a favorable time for you to become actively involved in seeking cures, fixes, and solace. Life will be more responsive than usual to such efforts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “The delights of self-discovery are always available,” writes author Gail Sheehy. I will add that those delights will be extra accessible for you in the coming weeks.

In my view, you’re in a phase of super-learning about yourself. You will attract help and support if you passionately explore mysteries and riddles that have eluded your understanding. Have fun surprising and entertaining yourself, Taurus.

Make it your goal to catch a new glimpse of your hidden depths every day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini novelist and philosopher Muriel Barbery says, “I find this a fascinating phenomenon: the ability we have to manipulate ourselves so that the foundation of our beliefs is never shaken.” In the coming weeks, I hope you will overcome any tendency you might have to manipulate yourself in such a way. In my view, it’s crucial for your mental and spiritual health that you at least question your belief system‚ and perhaps even risk shaking its foundation. Don’t worry: Even if doing so ushers in a period of uncertainty, you’ll be much stronger for it in the long run. More robust and complete beliefs will be available for you to embrace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): In her book Mathilda, novelist Mary Shelley (1797-1851) has the main character ask, “What had I to love?”

And the answer? “Oh, many things: there was the moonshine, and the bright stars; the breezes and the refreshing rains; there was the whole earth and the sky that covers it.” I bring this to your attention in the hope of inspiring you to make your own tally of all the wonders you love.

I trust your inventory will be at least ten times as long as Mathilda’s. Now is a favorable time for you to gather all the healing that can come from feeling waves of gratitude, even adoration, for the people, animals, experiences, situations, and places that rouse your interest and affection and devotion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Our memories are always changing. Whenever we call up a specific remembrance, it’s different from the last time we visited that same remembrance‚ colored by all the new memories we have accumulated in the meantime. Over time, an event we recall from when we were nine years old has gone through a great deal of shape-shifting in our memory so much so that it may have little resemblance to the first time we remembered it. Is this a thing to be mourned or celebrated? Maybe some of both.

Right now, though, it’s to be celebrated. You have extra power to declare your independence from any memories that don’t make you feel good.

Why hold onto them if you can’t even be sure they’re accurate?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In 1962, astronaut John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth in a spacecraft. His flight marked the first time that NASA, the agency in charge of spaceflight, had ever used electronic computers.

Glenn, who was also an engineer, wanted the very best person to verify the calculations, and that was Virgo mathematician Katherine Johnson.

In fact, Glenn said he wouldn’t fly without her involvement. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because I believe the coming months will be a favorable time for you to garner the kind of respect and recognition that Katherine Johnson got from John Glenn. Make sure everyone who needs to know does indeed know about your aptitudes and skills.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to an Apache proverb, “It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.”

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If you act on that counsel in the coming weeks, you will succeed in doing what needs to be done.

There is only one potential downfall you could be susceptible to, in my view, and that is talking and thinking too much about the matter you want to accomplish before you actually take action to accomplish it. All the power you need will arise as you resolutely wield the lightning in your hands.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): To encourage young people to come to its shows, the English National Opera has offered a lot of cheap tickets. Here’s another incentive: Actors sing in English, not Italian or French or German. Maybe most enticing for audiences is that they are encouraged to boo the villains. The intention is to make attendees feel relaxed and free to express themselves. I’m pleased to give you Scorpios permission to boo the bad guys in your life during the coming weeks. In fact, I will love it if you are extra eloquent and energetic about articulating all your true feelings. In my view, now is prime time for you to show the world exactly who you are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If we’re not careful, we are apt to grant ultimate value to something we’ve just made up in our heads,” said Zen priest Kosho Uchiyama. In my view, that’s a problem all of us should always be alert for. As I survey my own past, I’m embarrassed and amused as I remember the countless times I committed this faux pas. For instance, during one eight-month period, I inexplicably devoted myself to courting a woman who had zero interest in a romantic relationship with me. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because I’m concerned that right now, you’re more susceptible than usual to making this mistake. But since I’ve warned you, maybe you’ll avoid it. I hope so!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn author Asha Sanaker writes, “There is a running joke about us Capricorns that we age backwards.

Having been born as burdened, cranky old people, we become lighter and more joyful as we age because we have gained so much practice in wielding responsibility. And in this way we learn, over time, about what are our proper burdens to carry and what are not. We develop clear boundaries around how to hold our obligations with grace.” Sanaker’s thoughts will serve as an excellent meditation for you in the coming weeks.

You’re in a phase when you can make dramatic progress in embodying the skills she articulates.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As author Denise Linn reminded us, “The way you treat yourself sends a very clear message to others about how they should treat you.” With that advice as your inspiration, I will ask you to deepen your devotion to self-care in the coming weeks. I will encourage you to shower yourself with more tenderness and generosity than you have ever done in your life. I will also urge you to make sure these efforts are apparent to everyone in your life. I am hoping for you to accomplish a permanent upgrade in your love for yourself, which should lead to a similar upgrade in the kindness you receive from others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have at your disposal a prodigiously potent creative tool: your imagination. If there’s a specific experience or object you want to bring into your world, the first thing you do is visualize it. The practical actions you take to live the life you want to live always refer back to the scenes in your mind’s eye. And so every goal you fulfill, every quest you carry out, every liberation you achieve, begins as an inner vision. Your imagination is the engine of your destiny. It’s the catalyst with which you design your future. I bring these ideas to your attention, dear Pisces, because November is Celebrate Your Imagination Month.

Homework: Describe what actions you’ll take in the next six months to make your world a funner, holier place. Newsletter.

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STOCK MARKETS REBOUND IN OCTOBER

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s expected, equity markets rebounded strongly after drifting sideways to down over the last quarter. More than half of S&P 500 stocks were down more than 20% from their 2021 peaks at the end of September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 6.4% during October resulting in year-to-date returns of 17% while the S&P 500 was up nearly 8% to 22.6%.

Since 1945, the 3rd quarter has consistently been the weakest of the year (-0.2%) while the 4th quarter is typically the strongest (+4.2%). Where US markets were up roughly 20%, the rest of the world was up 9%. China posted the weakest performance, down 14% in 2021. UK equity markets were up 16%, Eurozone 14% and Japan 2%.

Looking at the various sectors of the equity markets, Energy continued its exceptional run in 2021 as the global economy reopened.

During October alone, Energy stocks which make up only 3% of US equities were up 15% to 60% for the year.

Financials are another area benefitting from a nearly post-COVID world. Up 6.6% on the month, Financials (15% of US market) are up 31% for the year.

After getting pummeled in 2020, real estate has shown a comeback despite many problems related to the change in work and shopping patterns. Representing about 4% of the stock market, Real Estate is up 29% on the year and an impressive 8% in October.

Technology stocks which represent 25% of US markets have been top performers for years. After valuations drifted sideways

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or downward over the summer, Tech was up 12% to 27% in October. Tech excludes stocks like Google or Facebook which are in Communications and Amazon which is in Consumer Cyclicals.

The weakest market segment was in bonds. As rates begin to increase, the value of bonds has begun to decline as investors look for higher returns. While most of the early increases in rates are shorter in maturity, longer-term rates will adjust higher over time.

Whether it is long-dated bonds or high yield debt, these two areas of the market appear to represent the most downside risk. As an example, a 0.2% increase in the yield on 10 year Treasuries eliminates one full year of interest from returns.

Looking at the Dow 30, the trailing Priceto-Earnings Ratio (P/E ratio) was 23x at the end of the month. Stated differently, stocks were valued at 23 years of earnings. If we compare this with 25.7x from one year ago,

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HOME SCAMS, DURING THE AGE OF COVID!

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he Age of Covid has sure changed things. For one it has caused most of us to spend more time at home.

Then there were the Stay Home Orders too. I wrote about all this in the beginning of Covid and predicted more Home Scams? It has never been easier for the Bad Guys to reach their “targets” at home and scam them. I was right!

There are so many ways a bad guy can scam a good guy. Sometimes the scammer moves into a rented home and complains that nothing works and ultimately refuses to pay any rent.

The scammer then extorts money from the homeowner for the poorly maintained home. The Scammer asks for $25,000-$50,000 to vacate, in lieu of the owner hiring a lawyer and filing an Unlawful Detainer lawsuit. This is what we call “money for keys”!

Other Scammers offer to just rent the home for 1 month. They often say they want it just for August, when it is hot and no one wants a home in the CV then. Then after a month they will not leave.

The homeowner may get a call offering a discount for a home DISH network. However, one must pay up-front for 6 months. The homeowner is told to go to the store to buy a “green dot moneypak card”. The money will be gone as soon as you read the card numbers to the con artist.

Another scam involves a driver coming to

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you can see that valuations have become more reasonable. Looking at the forward P/E ratio which uses 2022 earnings estimates, the ratio improves from 22.3x to 18.8x. What this tells us is that the value of the index is higher than last year, but the cost of the underlying stocks has improved. Better prices means that the dividend yield has fallen from 2.3% last year to 1.8% for this index.

The S&P 500 had a trailing P/E ratio of 29.3x at the end of October which is significantly better than the pricey 37.3x level of one year ago. Looking at 2022, the P/E is expected to decline to a more reasonable 22.4x. Due to the emphasis on large tech stocks with this index, the dividend yield at 1.3% is 0.5% behind the Dow 30 and 0.5% lower than 2020.

Negative real rates create a near-perfect financing market for large corporations. As a reminder, negative real rates occur when the borrowing rate is lower than the inflation

rate. While this negative real rate cycle will not last forever, the Federal Reserve have made it clear that they intend on maintaining a loose monetary policy for longer than most expect. While the discontinuation of the Fed’s $30 billion/month bond purchase program will lead to higher rates, the Fed have no intent of raising the Fed Funds rate until 2023.

While we can expect a slowing in the economy as oil, food and housing costs impact consumer spending, demand remains stronger than supply globally. So long as the economic environment is supported by strong demand across the world, it is unlikely that we will see a significant decline in stock valuations. With additional federal spending expected from infrastructure work, economic conditions are expected to remain strong for equities.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on their services, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com.

your home and suggesting a high price to buy your home. Sometimes they suggest needless repairs for the home …or a deal on a new deck or installing an alarm system. It may mean they ask you for money to pay up front for those services?

As we age we do not always want to keep our Timeshare Homes, especially in the CV. In the past Timeshares were dangerous to purchase because of FRAUD risks. Today it is also dangerous when you SELL. The scam starts when you get a call at home, from a company that claims to have a buyer, for your timeshare property. The caller even gives you the name and number of the prospective buyer, who confirms interest in the sale.

Sometimes someone contacts you offering to sell your timeshare and they try to get you to pay up front fees. A company, alleging to buy lots of timeshares, but only after the owner pays $500–$2000 via credit card for registration and other fees.

With respect to rental properties, be wary of listings on Craigslist for “rentals by owner”, or vacation rentals, as there have been many such scams. A red flag should be raised when no phone number or email address is listed.

In addition, prospective renters may be asked to send money for a home rental during a major city event, such as Coachella or Stage Coach. It is highly possible that the home

may not even exist, may already be rented to someone else, or may not even be for rent.

Do your due diligence as I have seen it for Coachella and the Tennis Tournament events!

When looking for a rental or looking to rent your home, look carefully at the spelling and language in the advertisement as they are often prepared by people from outside of the USA. You may want to check Google Maps to be sure the address exists. Also, be wary if the renter asks for money up front or asks for $40 to run a background check.

In another scam, the caller claims to be from a home utility, or a service providertype company. The victim is told their bill is overdue, or a meter needs to be replaced at the victim’s expense. The caller demands immediate payment for the overdue bill, or installation of a new meter. If payment is not received, the victim’s service will be shut off.

The caller demands credit card information or a Green Dot card as previously described.

Remember, the bottom line is that everything is not always as it seems, “all that glitters is not gold”. So be careful and check before giving out any private information. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.

We must all remain diligent and stay a step ahead, with the latest info and practical tips from the nation’s consumer protection agency. We should all browse the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scam alerts by topic or by most recent scams to keep up to date on current scams.

Report FRAUD and potential ID thefts by

contacting: Fraud alert hotline toll free 855 303 9470 or visit website aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline Charitable Donation Cons/ Telemarketing/ Mail/Internet Fraud: State Attorney General’s Office 916-445- 2021.

IRS at 800-829-1040 or forward emails to phishing@IRS.gov.

Federal Trade Commission ID Theft Hotline 877 IDTheft/ consumer.gov/idtheft Equifax: 800-525-6285/ equifax.com Experian: 888-397-3742/ experian.com Transunion: 800-680-7289/ transunion. com Keep these numbers/information in a safe place… just in case!

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UGH! SERIOUSLY ANOTHER UPDATE!?! e feel your pain, and we know it’s tempting to postpone or just skip updates all together. We get it, however, by doing this it can expose you to significant security threats and restricts you from taking advantage of new features included in new software releases. These can include updates to your device’s operating system and firmware (commonly known as a 'Patch' or a 'Service Pack'), installed software and applications, and general bug patches.

Unfortunately, most people postpone these "software updates" because these update notifications show up at inconvenient times. The process of these updates and patches can take long time to complete, therefore, most people put them off when they see such update notifications.

According to a 2017 Pew Research survey, 14% of users never update their device's operating system, and 42% only do it when it's convenient, ignoring the fact that these updates also contain critical security patches.

According to a research, such notifications can disrupt focus and even trigger depression and anxiety.

1. It comes with several new features - A software update offers several new features. Every year, new software versions are released with several new and useful features. You will add a lot of new features to your computer by updating software.

Additionally, patches will eliminate computer bugs that cause your computer to slow down.

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2. It reduces vulnerabilities - Security patches are one of the main reasons to keep the software and apps on your device up to date. As more devices are exposed to the Internet, the files that hold all of your product information are becoming more vulnerable to the security attacks. It's crucial that you don't overlook any critical software upgrades. Using an unpatched/outdated computer is equivalent to putting no locks on the doors, that attracts unwanted intruders.

If you choose to ignore computer patches, you are opting to make your computer vulnerable to viruses and cyberattacks.

To keep their malicious endeavor going, cybercriminals depend on users' apathy toward software updates.

3. It fixes crashes and bugs - When a company creates an updated version of the software, it fixes crashes, problems, bugs, and other issues. You can't expect problems

to go away if these applications aren't updated. Any piece of software created has bugs or room for improvement (some more than others). Manufacturers release changes when security flaws or bugs are found, small software improvements are made, and compatibility issues are addressed. Updating your software ensures that you are using the most up-to-date and bug-free version available.

4. It helps in data protection - You typically have a lot of documents and personal details on your computers. Cybercriminals are interested in the personal identifiable information, which covers anything from emails to bank account details. They can use it to commit crimes under your name or sell it on the dark web so that anyone can use it for cybercrimes. They can encrypt your data if it's a ransomware attack. To recover an encryption key, you may have to pay a ransom. Keeping the software and operating systems up to date will help keep hackers away.

5. Additional Enhancements and improved compatibility - In addition to

security fixes, software updates may include additional and enhanced features, as well as improved compatibility with various devices or applications. They can also make the software more robust by removing obsolete features. Each of these updates are intended to improve the user experience. Although frequent update notifications can be annoying, particularly if you have a number of different applications; they can improve your overall experience and ensure that you get the best out of your technologies in the long run. Although certain computer software allows you to approve and install patches manually; updating software on your mobile devices is much simpler. You can choose auto-update option to keep the mobile applications up to date.

Ultimately, as irritating and potentially harmful as software update notifications are, leaving the software out of date is much more dangerous. Developers release updates in response to the detection of bugs, but refusing to update places the device or phone at risk of being hacked. Hopefully, if you are prompted to update your software, you will take the time to do so. A few minutes can save you a lot of hassle in the long run.

Have a suggestion for our next article or questions about updating your technology devices? Please contact us by calling (760) 205-0105 or emailing us at tech@eggheadit. com and our Eggsperts are happy to help you with your questions or suggestions.

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oozehounds is a spectacular local restaurant that caters to Coachella Valley dogs and their humans who love to dine with them. This pet-friendly gourmet restaurant, café and bar, opened its doors on April 27 in Palm Springs. What makes this venue unique is the inclusion of a doggie menu where Fido can select an entree or snack and dine along with you. What could be more fun for your beloved pup than an outing with you and getting treated to a special dish?

Small and large businesses everywhere realize that it’s good business to welcome well behaved leashed canines with their customers. Restaurant patrons in most patio cafes can bring their dog and sit outside, though indoor dining areas are human-only in compliance with California health and safety codes. Boozehounds is the first Coachella Valley restaurant and bar that provides a special menu with healthy dishes for dogs.

Their beautifully designed atrium and patio happily welcome lots of canines.

There are some amazing dishes on their menu for folks with gourmet taste. Globally inspired, locally influenced dishes include vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free selections.

The 48-hour miso-marinated Chilean sea bass is beyond description. Adobe Chicken with spiced coconut vinegar along with slow

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roasted baby carrots in almond milk sauce is another tempting dish. The bar menu offers an amazing array of original cocktails.

Fido has several main dishes to select from including a Chicken Bowl containing grilled chicken, steamed rice, and mixed cauliflower.

There are also a variety of treats and snacks for the pups including Turkey Gizzards.

Boozehounds is the creation of three long-time friends from Los Angeles who immigrated to Palm Springs. Dog lovers Jimmy McGill, Steve Piacenza and Bryan Rogers wanted to create a restaurant where the focus is on the canines. They also sought to provide a site that benefits homeless dogs, collaborating efforts with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and other animal rescue organizations. Proceeds from one of their unique cocktails goes to the shelter.

Co-owner Jimmy McGill explains, “Because we’re deeply indebted to our special city, we also intend to give back through events and fundraisers with an emphasis on our friends at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. As a part time volunteer, I’ve seen first-hand how dedicated their entire team is when it comes to providing love, attention, and assistance in fostering and adoptions of cats and dogs.”

Hosting monthly animal adoption events may be in Boozehound’s future.

The restaurant’s logo pays tribute to

McGill and Piacenza’s own pet, a beloved rescue dog named Striker who passed away after 18 years. They adopted Striker from the Pasadena Humane Society, he was a treasured member of the family, and his legacy lives on at Boozehounds. Boozehound’s website explains, “We started Boozehounds for one simple reason, we love our dogs. We wanted to create a contemporary multifaceted space where people can socialize with their pups.”

Bryan Rogers posted, “For the past 6 months, myself, Jimmy, Steve, and Jeni have poured our hearts and souls into building this and it’s finally here. If you’re coming out to Palm Springs anytime soon, come check us out.” Located on the property formerly occupied by Dink’s Restaurant and Ultra Lounge, the venue has spacious outdoor seating to accommodate many canine guests.

The décor and views of the mountains are stunning.

Plan your visit soon! The human menu is delicious, Fido will love it, and we love their commitment to rescue! Visit Boozehounds at 2080 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, (760) 656-0067; www.boozehoundsps. com. Follow them on Instagram at @ boozehoundsps. Boozehounds is open 7 days a week with coffee service beginning at 8:00 am. The dogs give this venue a 5-Star Woof!

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MEET DOT

MEET JUSTIN

Shy at first, Dot will have this beautiful smile when you adopt her!

She’s a Shepherd/Lab mix, 60 lbs of doggie love, dog ID#A1559197. Dot waits for a home at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www. rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644. Shelter open 10am-4pm Monday through Saturday for visitors.

This foxy looking little fellow is 11 lbs of doggie love! This 4-mo-old Chihuahua boy dreams of a home for the holidays. Dog ID#A1644673 at Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (951) 3587387, www.rcdas.org. Shelter open 10am-4pm Mon-Sat.

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BY JANET McAFEE adopt a wonderful dog or cat.

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – This county shelter is now open for walk in visitors 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. You can view the animals at all four Riverside county shelters at www.rcdas.org, and get the ID number, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – This shelter is open every day except Tuesday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. View their animals at www.cityofdhs.org/animal-carecontrol.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Call for an appointment to adopt. View their animals at www.animalsamaritans.org.

Email acorrow@animalsamaritans.org to foster.

Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private)

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HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment to adopt a dog or cat. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats. View some of their animals at www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 3290203. (Private) KITTYLAND – The shelter is closed so call for an appointment to visit and adopt a cat.

Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) FOREVER MEOW – Foster based rescue for cats located in Rancho Mirage. Contact them at www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 3356767. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) BFF4pets – Foster based rescue for dogs and cats located in La Quinta. Email them at rescues@bff4pets.com, (310) 431-7818 (Private)

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LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to visit and adopt dogs.

Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000.

(Private) ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, view animals at www.living-free.org, and call (951) 6594687. (Private) MORONGO BASIN HUMANE SOCIETY – Located at 4646 Sun View Rd, Joshua Tree, www.mbhumanesociety.com, call between 11am-2pm (760) 366-3786 (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – The shelter is now open for Walk in visitors 12 – 3pm Tuesday through Saturday. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want to meet. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Shelter is now open for walk ins 7 days a week. Call (909) 3869280. View animals at www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public).

DREAM TEAM ANGELS RESCUE - Foster based rescue located in Grand Terrace/San Bernardino area. Contact them through website www.DreamTeamangelsrescue. com, (360) 688-8884. (Private)

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THE WESTIN MISSION HILLS DEBUTS NEW EVENT SPACE WITH THE RETURN OF GROOVES

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ith the launch of its brand-new event venue, The Backyard, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is excited to announce the Grooves at The Westin Concert series is back with a new stage and all-star lineup. With artists like Patrice Rushen, Paul Brown, Peter White, Gregg Karukas and more, locals and travelers can enjoy 4 nights of smooth jazz in Greater Palm Springs.

“Forget Me Nots” singer, Patrice Rushen takes the stage on Friday, November 19th with DW3, and Paul Jackson Jr. Part of the Cathedral City Balloon Glow Event, this concert will be the grand re-launch of the resort’s event space. Patrice Rushen is a four-time, Grammy nominee musician and composer and is a classically trained pianist who originally found success in the 70’s and 80’s with her signature fusion of jazz, pop and R&B. During this era, she composed and recorded the hit song, “Forget Me Nots,” which has been frequently covered and sampled by other artists. DW3 has established themselves as a popular national recording group with four Billboard charting hits – including “I Got You” (featuring Gerald Albright) and “Let the Music,” “I Can’t Tell You Why” and “California Dreamin’” from their hit 2013 & 2015 albums “On the Floor & Vintage Truth”. Since 2003, brothers Eric and Billy Mondragon and close family friend Damon Reel have set the high energy mood on cruises, jazz festivals, showrooms and clubs.

Sharing the stage alongside Rushen and DW3, Paul Jackson Jr. is recognized by many as the most recorded guitarist in the world. Paul has been a member of numerous local bands from his early teens, including a band composed of himself and his siblings. Jackson began his own

solo recording career in the late 80’s. Most recently, Paul contributed his playing styles and composing chops to the Daft Punk CD, which garnered 5 Grammy Awards, was the #1 album in 104 countries and garnered Paul Grammy recognition for his contribution to the Album.

On Saturday January 22nd, Brain Bromberg and Paul Brown kick off the start of the new year sharing a stage together. Brian Bromberg began his professional career as a drummer at the age of thirteen and his first big break came when he auditioned and joined the Stan Getz quintet in December of 1979. Paul Brown has had a four-decade journey through the worlds of pop, R&B and jazz. Starting as a drummer, he became an engineer for R&B legends (Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin) before evolving into a two-time Grammy winning urban jazz producer (with over 60 #1 radio airplay hits) and finally a popular guitarist, artist and performer in his own right. In the 12 years since he released his debut album “Up Front,” Brown has released six albums (including three that hit the Top Ten on the Billboard Albums chart), scored countless hit singles, and done thousands of performances across the U.S. and internationally.

On Saturday February 19th, Michael Paulo will energize the stage at the Westin. One of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz for nearly 35 years, Michael Paulo has added his distinct saxpertise to countless performances and has worked alongside artists including Al Jarreau (Paulo’s longest term touring association), James Ingram, No. 1 Smooth Jazz Trumpeter, and guitarist Rick Braun and Peter White, to name a few. Another milestone in Michael’s career is his recent appearance on a previously

unreleased Miles Davis record that was recorded in 1986. The unheard tracks were recorded prior to his release “TUTU”. The record was released Sept 6th, 2020 and reached the number 1 status on the billboard jazz charts in its first week.

Get ready on Saturday March 12th for a spectacular show with Peter White and Gregg Karukas. Peter White is a guitarist and smooth jazz artist whose musical career has spanned over forty years from the time he started playing with rock legend Al Stewart in the seventies and singer Basia in the eighties to his many collaborations with Boney James, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, Kirk Whalum, Dave Koz and numerous other. Gregg Karukas is a Grammy winning keyboardist/composer/ producer who has had 12 solo CD's over a three-decade career, with many #1 radio hits.

"Serenata", his first ever solo piano project, offers romantic impressions of classic songs from iconic Brazilian artists Milton Nascimento and Dori Caymmi as well as new and reimagined Karukas originals. Coming out of a 4-year hiatus, Gregg found the challenges of both the COVID isolation and developing his solo piano voice to be the perfect catalyst for reclaiming beauty, hope and, most importantly, new original music.

Ending the Grooves Series with a bang on Saturday March 19th, David Benoit and Barbara Morrison will have guests dancing the night away. David Benoit is a multi-Grammy nominated and chart-topping piano wizard who has had a four-decade career. The trailblazer has built an enviable career drawing inspiration from his vast influences which have included jazz, comics, film, Broadway and symphonies, to cite a few. David Benoit’s free-spirited

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esidents and visitors are invited to downtown Palm Springs on Thursday, Nov. 11 for the 24th Annual City of Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade. The parade kicks off at 3:30 p.m. on Palm Canyon Drive at Ramon Road and heads north concluding at Alejo Road. This year’s theme is “Honoring All Who Served” in our Armed Forces. For the first

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approach has allowed him to collaborate with such diverse artists as The Rippingtons, Faith Hill, David Sanborn and CeCe Winans. Barbara Morrison’s twenty-year career as a performer and recording artist includes appearances worldwide with some of the greatest names in jazz: Ray Brown, Kenny Burrell, Ron Carter, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Collette, Joe Williams, Gerald Wiggins, Jimmy Witherspoon, Hank Crawford, Eddie Harris, Nancy Wilson, David T. Walker and Jimmy Smith. She has performed in such highly regarded venues as Carnegie Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Bern Jazz Festival and the Playboy Jazz Festival.

Morrison also toured Europe with Ray Charles.

To Purchase Tickets: tix.com/ticket-sales/apaulomusic/2914 Website: groovesatthewestin.com The concerts, which all begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m., are open to hotel guests and visitors. Get a chance to meet the artists before the concerts with a VIP ticket that grants you access to the Meet and Greet reception that includes gourmet appetizers, wine and beverages. Prices are $150 including VIP Meet and Greet reception, and a front row reserved table, for $95 VIP Meet and Greet reception and second row reserved table. Other specials include a third-row reserved table seat for $75, a gold reserved theater seats for $65 and general admission (open seating) is $55.

Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner and seating for the show at Fireside Lounge patio table.

Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Call Pinzimini for reservations at (760) 770-2150 or email pinziminips@westin.com For additional information about the concert series, contact Apaulo Music at (951) 696-0184.

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time ever, the parade will be broadcast live on NBC Palm Springs. Immediately following the event, the Palm Springs High School Spirit of the Sands Band will perform a post-parade patriotic concert on the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Amado Road. The concert concludes with a fireworks finale.

In addition, the City of Palm Springs

proudly announces that for the 13th year in a row the Veterans Day National Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs has designated the City of Palm Springs as a Regional Site for the observance of Veterans Day. Palm Springs is one of approximately 60 events nationwide to receive this important designation.

The City of Palm Springs thanks and acknowledges our many sponsors who make this parade possible: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council, Wintec Energy

Ltd., Palm Springs Disposal Services, Wildan, Jessup Auto Plaza, Desert Care Network, Alfred A. Webb Associates, Burrtec, Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Dokken Engineering, Matich Corporation, Southwest Plumbing, Keenan & Associates, and Mr. Tom Martin. Any business or individual interested in becoming a sponsor is asked to contact the parade coordinator at (760) 323-8265 or via email at michele.cironecollier@palmspringsca.gov.

For more information, visit www. psveteransday.com.

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BILL BURR (SLIGHT RETURN) COMEDY COMEDY TOUR COMES TO FANTASY SPRINGS GRAMMY-NOMINATED COMEDY POWERHOUSE BILL

November 4 to November 10, 2021

BURR BRINGS HIS HILARIOUS STAND-UP TOUR “BILL BURR (SLIGHT RETURN)” TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO ON SATURDAY, JAN. 22, 2022. TICKETS GO ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 10AM PT AT FANTASYSPRINGSRESORT.COM

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ill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation, achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage. He sells out theaters internationally and his Monday Morning Podcast, which debuted in 2007, is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts.

Having first gained notoriety for his recurring role in the second season of “Chappelle’s Show,” Bill Burr developed a comedic style of uninformed logic and thought provoking wit that has made him a regular face on the late night talk show circuit in addition to comedy clubs, theaters and arenas.

In 2019 he filmed his sixth hour-long comedy special, “Bill Burr: Paper Tiger” which was nominated for a Grammy Award and is streaming on Netflix. He made his “Saturday Night Live” debut in 2020 to rave reviews and has been featured in TV shows and movies such as “The Mandolorian,” “Breaking Bad,” “The King of Staten Island,” “Daddy’s Home,” and “The Heat” among many others. He also conquered the animated world with his hit Netflix animated series, “F is for Family.”

In September he released the live, vinyl, double album, “Bill Burr Live From Madison Square Garden,” a recording of his sold out performance at the iconic venue during the 2018 New York Comedy Festival.

For more information, contact the Fantasy Springs Box Office via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at FantasySpringsResort.com.

COMEDY LEGEND CAROL BURNETT TAKES THE STAGE AT AGUA CALIENTE RESORT CASINO SPA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29. TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, AT 10 A.M.

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egendary comedian, award-winning actress, and best-selling author, Carol Burnett will take the stage for “An Evening of Laughter and Reflection” at The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on Saturday, January 29 at 8:00 p.m. During the performance, Burnett will take questions from the audience and show video clips from her shows in a format that harkens back to the legendary openings of The Carol Burnett Show where her studio audience had an unfiltered opportunity to engage her with questions and receive spontaneous answers.

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, November 5, at 10 a.m.

Regarding her upcoming performance,

Burnett commented, “I love the spontaneity of these evenings. I never know what anyone is going to ask, or say, or do, so it keeps me on my toes!”

An award-winning actress and best-selling author, Burnett is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen, most notably The Carol Burnett Show.

Named in 2007 by TIME magazine as one of “100 Best Television Shows of All Time,” The Carol Burnett Show ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week, and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history. But it is Burnett’s artistic brilliance, her respect and appreciation of her fans, and her graciousness, integrity, warmth, and humor on and off screen that have made her one of the most beloved performers in entertainment and one of the most admired women in America.

As a highly acclaimed actress, Burnett has been honored with Emmys, Golden Globes, People’s Choice Awards, the Horatio Alger Award, an Ace Award, and the Peabody.

Carol Burnett Show Information: Date: Saturday, January 29 at 8 p.m.

Location: The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage.

Purchase tickets: Prices: $65-$125, based on seat location.

AguaCalienteCasinos.com; (800) 514-3849

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