Coachella Valley Weekly - November 8 to November 14, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 34

coachellavalleyweekly.com • November 8 to November 14, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 34

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CONTENTS

GCV Small Business Expo 2018............. 3 Breaking The 4th Wall - The Understudy.. 5 Breaking The 4th Wall - Avenue Q........ 5 Bianca Rae.............................................. 6 7th Annual Synergy Fest........................ 6 Garden Jam Music Festival.................... 7 Desert Music Rap & Hip-Hop Showcase... 8 Desert Jam Session................................ 8 Razor J - Stepping Stones...................... 9 Sticky Fest - UU & DirtBoys.................... 9 Consider This - Maggie Roche............. 10 Art Scene............................................... 11 Pet Place................................................ 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife ................... 14-15 The Pampered Palate - Evzin............... 16 Screeners ............................................. 18 Book Review........................................ 19 Safety Tips ............................................ 19 Haddon Libby ...................................... 21 Dale Gribow.......................................... 21 Brewtality............................................. 22 Sports Scene - Pickleball..................... 22 Real Estate with Bruce Cathcart.......... 23 Mind, Body & Spirit.............................. 23 Free Will Astrology.............................. 24 Life & Career Coach............................. 24 Travel Tips 4 U...................................... 26

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CHECK OUT THE 2ND ANNUAL GCV SMALL BUSINESS EXPO ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 FROM 3PM–7PM AT

BY TRICIA WITKOWER

FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO IN THEIR SPECIAL EVENT CENTER

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ith so much to love about this beautiful valley we live in, one way to keep the desert thriving is by shopping local. There is a plethora of independent, local businesses who provide all the services and goods a larger national franchise might. But these companies keep our community unique, create jobs in the Coachella Valley, and provide consumers with more personalized customer service. To support these efforts and this sentiment, the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is holding its 2nd Annual GCV Small Business EXPO on Thursday, November 15 from 3 – 7 pm at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in their Special Event Center. The event, presented by the City of Indio and sponsored by Desert Insurance Solutions and Fantasy Springs, is open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to join as we kick off Small Business Week in the Coachella Valley. Your $7 admission price grants you access to networking, local businesses, drawings and raffles, and much more.

At last year’s event, over 150 innovative exhibitors, restaurants, and vehicles filled the showroom to highlight our community and its local business professionals, leaders, business owners, nonprofit organizations, as well as popular attractions, all with an emphasis on shopping local. Featuring a mixture of recent start-ups as well as long-established businesses, attendees can find resources and referrals at the event that lends itself to rich networking opportunities. All attendees will have a chance to experience a large sample of our local economy, including their popular popup villages. The villages focus on the building, medical and business networking industries.

The day will be filled with meaningful

interaction, activities, small bites and tastings, giveaways, raffles, drawings and music throughout the event space.

“We are creating awareness and excitement around our local businesses by bringing together some of the brightest minds and best companies from the valley together at the EXPO,” says GCVCC Chief of Staff, Katie Stice. “These business owners, managers and staff live in our communities, send their kids to our schools, join service clubs, support our nonprofits and impact the desert economy.

Supporting local business is one of the best ways to strengthen our local economy and we can all do it together.”

CV Small Business Week ends with Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is a national shopping holiday held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year and is sponsored by American Express. The GCVCC was recognized as a “2017 Neighborhood Champion” by Small Business Saturday in recognition for their work promoting local small business. The Chamber is a business membership organization representing the Coachella Valley. We support

our members through legislative advocacy, education, networking, and other community based opportunities. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is a registered 501c6 non-profit supported through member contributions.

Head to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Special Events Center on Thursday, November 15 for the GCV Small Business EXPO, from 3pm7pm. To learn more about the event, visit their website: www.GCVExpo.com

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A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘THE UNDERSTUDY’

“Sometimes fate is like a small sandstorm that keeps changing directions. You change direction, but the sandstorm chases you. You turn again, but the storm adjusts. Over and over you play this out, like some ominous dance with death just before dawn. Why? Because this storm isn’t something that blew in from far away, something that has nothing to do with you. This storm is you.” – Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami nd so fate sets the stage for three actors who are brought together under the guise of a rehearsal for an undiscovered Kafka play, but in truth it’s an examination of their life achievements or lack thereof. Franz Kafka, a Czechoslovakian born Jewish novelist who died young at the age of 41, is regarded as one of the great writers of the twentieth century. The Understudy uses

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the character’s interpretation of Kafka’s meaning in his writing of the play, to express their individual revelations about themselves.

In Theatre when the curtain rises on opening night it’s as if the script, the direction, the action all fell into place at that single moment.

But as most inside the theatrical world will tell you, a show is a process not just an event. It’s so much fun to catch a humorous glimpse of the behind the scenes work of the rehearsal process as it examines not just the process of production, but the actors, as well.

Opening the night with a presentation of a proclamation from the city of Palm Springs, Coyote Stageworks kicked off their 10th season with a production of Award winning playwright, Theresa Rebeck’s comedy, “The Understudy,” a comedic look at not only the theatrical process,

A STAGE REVIEW OF ‘AVENUE Q’

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n an article from Psychology Today, Wendy Lustbader M.S.W. wrote, “No one beyond their youth wants to be in their twenties again. I’ll take the body, but I wouldn’t want the life. These are the most difficult years of all. We have to figure out who to love, how to love, and what we should do with our lives.”

And no other show explores this topic as poignantly and humorously as the Tony Award winning musical, Avenue Q, with Lyrics & Music

by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty. First produced in 2003, Avenue Q was originally conceived as a television show before opening on stage to wide acclaim. It could be viewed as the adult version of Sesame Street, if the Muppets discussed Sex, porn, racism and homosexuality. The songs, no doubt a satirical homage to the musical tunes of childhood, will remain stuck in your head long after leaving the theatre. The characters are relatable and tackle most of the topics that are a common theme for young twenty-something’s who are just trying to find their way in life. Avenue Q is the heartfelt story of trying to find your purpose in the midst of the chaos called life.

Described as ‘part flesh, part felt and packed with heart,’ Avenue Q tells the Story of puppets and humans living as neighbors and exploring all of the obstacles that most face when trying to find their place in the universe.

Princeton (Nicholas Sloan,) who has just finished college and asks the age old question, “What do you do with a BA in English?” He is low on cash and finds an apartment on Avenue Q, a

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but the human one as well.

Though starting off a bit slow, The Understudy, soon kicked into high gear laughs as a Murphy’s Law, (everything that can go wrong will,) rehearsal is in the midst of a Broadway premiere. Rebeck’s play explores the behind the curtain world of theatre.

Told through humor and human foibles, The Understudy is a look at the creative world of theatre, through the stark lens of reality.

Robin McAlpine is pure joy to watch in her comedic role as Roxanne, the frustrated stage manager who is just trying to do a pick up rehearsal for a new understudy. But as the fates would have it, the understudy is none other than Harry, (David Youse) her ex, dumped me at the alter, fiancé. Harry has a lot of resentment over his struggles as an actor, especially when it comes to the guy he’s been

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fictional street in the Outer-Outer borough of New York City. There he meets, Kate Monster, (Jamie Leigh Walker) a teacher’s assistant who has dreams of starting her own school where monsters won’t be shunned. There’s Nicky, a loose lipped, slacker with a good heart, who shares an apartment with Rod, (Nicholas Sloan) a Republican investment banker who swears he’s not gay and has an imaginary girlfriend to prove it. Trekkie Monster (Alden Dickey) who’s a bit of a recluse due to his preoccupation with internet porn. Lucy The Slut, (not going anywhere with that bit of sexism,) is played by Jana Gibony. The two ‘Bad-idea’ bears (Brenna Williams and Aidan Bosworth) and Kate’s boss Mrs. Thistletwat, (Chalise Kunz.) And three humans - Brian, (M. Carrick O’Dowd), his Fiance (bride) Christmas Eve, a Therapist and Gary Coleman, (Ceisley Jefferson) former child TV star turned building manager.

As usual, Palm Canyon Theatre has assembled

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hired to understudy, Jake (Alex Best) whom Harry believes has no talent, yet just made a cool 2 million for an action film. Youse and Best are in perfect sync trying to out do each other when it comes to Roxanne’s attention and the justification of their own career choices.

The play reveals the rehearsal’s technical frustrations as the wrong set and sound is administered by an unseen sound/light booth operator who has smoked one too many joints.

Rebeck’s script, though set in New York, could easily apply to Los Angeles theatre; the focus on Celebrity status over quality art.

Coyote Stageworks founder, Chuck Yates, skillfully directed this behind the curtain expose of actors and the real people they play.

Tom Valach, set design was very creative. The angular shapes gave the set dimension and depth. Light Design by Moira Wilke-Witaker, Costume Design by Master Frank Cazares and Sound by Randy Hansen.

The Understudy can be seen through November 11, 2018 at The Annenberg Theatre, located at 101 Museum Dr, Palm Springs.

For ticket info: coyotestageworks.org www.psmuseum.org/annenberg-theater Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

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an incredibly talented cast. This wonderfully engaging group of actors had me smiling and mesmerized from curtain up until curtain down.

I loved Luke Rainey’s direction. He kept eleven characters moving and interacting with grace and style. J.W. Layne’s Set and lighting designs were perfect and brought ‘Avenue Q’ to life. The multi-talented Derik Shopinski brought

his creative costuming skill to this production.

Despite the puppets, this show is not really geared for small children, but I highly recommend that all adults add Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of ‘Avenue Q,’ to their ‘must see’ list of shows. It’s most certainly one of the best feel good shows I’ve seen. See this play!

“Avenue Q,” is running though November 18th. Don’t wait to see this show!

The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For Reservations: Box Office: (760) 323-5123 www. palmcanyontheatre.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomenstheatreproject.org wwwpalmspringstheatre.com

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BIANCA RAE EXPANDS HER HEART OF GOLD TO THE COAST

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t’s never easy to say goodbye to a friend or a family member especially when they have provided a voice to the voiceless and compassionate caring across the community.

When that person has not only served with saintly servitude but also provided vision and inspiration for so many to believe in the courage of their own convictions, it becomes a bittersweet heartbreak to say farewell. Bianca Rae has become both friend and family to the Coachella Valley for the past seven years providing award-winning coverage on critical issues across the valley and warming our hearts with charitable passion. As she embarks on the next chapter of her life and career, the story of a person and a place with forever be intertwined as the desert provided a spectacular foundation that nurtured her faith and talent while increasing her humanistic yearnings to help the children and animals across the Coachella Valley. Bianca Rae announced that she will be expanding her horizon in a new position with Spectrum News 1 SoCal as a News Reporter.

“It’s been a crazy, wild few weeks,” says the newly minted reporter. “I was in Croatia with my family on a pilgrimage when I received the offer. I so love the desert and owe my career to the opportunities I’ve had in Palm Springs. From the support KESQ gave me to the guidance my mentors provided to the love my friends shared with me- it all shaped me and prepared me for this next step. It’s truly the definition of bittersweet. Palm Springs started it all and I’ll never forget that.” The somber sincerity in her voice rings with as much sadness as hope.

Bianca Rae was looking to grow in her career as a journalist and had been praying for direction.

She didn’t want to leave the desert unless the right opportunity appeared. She already turned down several promising offers trusting that the Los Angeles market would eventually be the place to challenge her professional growth.

However, a leap to the number two market from Palm Springs is not a common path without several station stops in between. Her pilgrimage with her mother and sister took her to Medjugorje, a town near the Croatian border, considered to be the Bosnian Holy Land, a place known for miracles. As they traveled by bus with a group of others also on a pilgrimage, the news arrived.”It was so incredible to be there with my family, in this place known for miracles, when I found out about the offer. I had been praying for a really long time. We started crying on the bus with strangers around us but by the end, they all knew my story and were praying for my future. It’s an experience I will never forget,” the miracle still reverberating in her essence.

Bianca Rae will be seen across Southern California by nearly two million viewers through Spectrum Cable. The best news is we can still see her covering character-driven news stories that help build community on the 24/7 news network as the valley falls within the reach of the broadcast market. Even better news, the Bianca Rae Foundation will continue the mission to help children and animals in the Coachella Valley as well as expanding the initiatives in Orange County. She has found a new church to

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call home and has already reached out to the animal shelter to advance the efforts of the foundation. “It’s been scary for me to take such a huge jump especially because I value my roots and community so much. This feels right and I’m proud of myself for taking the leap of faith,” she says.

This week she will be in the valley to hold the first-ever Bianca Rae Foundation Rae of Hope Retreat For Boys presented by G&M Oil Company. For the past four years, the retreat has focused on teaching girls. “It’s really important that we help boys develop into men with good moral character and values and teach them how to have confidence and make good choices,” she says with punctuated conviction. The retreat will bring together community mentors and leaders from Brandon Wiemer (Brandini Toffey) and Jeremy Chen (KESQ) to Palm Springs Police Chief, Brian Reyes and many other great men in the community to help instill critical values. Next week, Nov. 17th, Gardens to the Rescue pet adoption event will be held at The Gardens on El Paseo on Saturday, from 11A.M. to 2P.M. Dogs will be available for adoption, along with live music and vendors. For more information on how you can contribute your time, treasure and talent to these important charities, please go to: biancaraefoundation.org for more information.

We love you to the moon and back and wish you well in the adventure ahead! You will always have a home with us in the Coachella Valley, Bianca Rae! All the blessings to you!

TH 7 ANNUAL SYNERGY FEST DATELAND PARK - SAT, NOVEMBER 10

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BY ESTHER SANCHEZ

un for all ages, Synergy Fest is a free, annual event full of live music, art, food, vendors, an amazing car show and so much more I would need an entire page to list everything there is to experience. Headliners, Ocho Ojos are just one of nearly 20 acts rocking 2 stages at an event that nobody should miss.

Since 2011, the fantastic folks who make up the grass-roots, NPO, “Culturas Music and Arts,” have spent countless hours putting together incredible community outreaches, concerts and festivals of all sorts with the goal of bringing the community together to celebrate diversity in all forms.

The brainchild of founders, Yaya Ortiz and Rueben Gonzales, (proprietors of the spectacular venue, “Rueben’s Ranch”) Culturas Music and Arts mission statement is, “To provide a space where self-expression, creativity and diversity can be appreciated. Culturas invites the entire Coachella Valley to come and share their stories, talents, and aspirations to a community that has been stigmatized and where art and music resources are limited. Through cultural understanding and artistic awareness we hope to share a safe, healthy and educational environment that promotes culture and the arts.”

I spoke with Culturas’ PR Rep, Mercedes Fernandez about this years’ event and the growth she has witnessed over the years she has been a part of such an outstanding organization; one that has become an integral part of the East Valley and beyond.

Fernandez: “Through this foundation, we have created a platform for all genres of music from Hip-hop to reggae to rock and beyond. This brings the diversity we strive for. Many people might assume that it’s just a Latino oriented situation but we really bring in as much variation as possible for all races and ages to come and enjoy. Every year it grows and grows which is really beautiful.”

CVW: You mentioned that Synergy Fest is a lot more than just a big concert. What else can

attendees look forward to?

Fernandez: “The festival itself is held at Dateland Park which has a great skateboard facility that will be open. There will be activities for kids such as arts and crafts and free book giveaways. Those booths are sponsored and have been provided by the California Endowment, Cabot’s Museum and Clinica de Salud. One of the biggest parts of the day is the car show. This year we have a new chapter that has joined us that we are really excited about and it should be really impressive. The best part is that our foundation is donating all proceeds earned from the car show entrance fees to local families in need of help in situations of crisis such as inability to pay for the funeral and burial expenses of a loved one.”

CVW: You mentioned the sponsors for the children’s activities. Are there any other sponsors you would like to mention?

Fernandez: “We are also being sponsored by the City of Coachella, Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, Ernie Ball, Forest Lawn and Spotlight 29 Casino.”

CVW: What are your goals for Synergy Fest and Culturas Music and Arts in the coming years?

Fernandez: “Our goal is to keep growing and diversifying every year. We can see Synergy Fest eventually becoming something huge! We want to unite the community all over the Coachella Valley and invite everyone to take part in what we are doing. The City of Coachella itself has unique and rich history that we want everyone to be able to share.”

If you are interested in entering a vehicle in the car show you can register at www. culturasmusicartscoachella.com. For more info call 769-275-7958.

All proceeds benefit the community. facebook.com/pg/culturasmusicarts Twitter @culturasarts Instagram @culturasmusicarts

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GARDEN JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ‘MUSIC MONTH’ IN APRIL 2019 EVENTS WITH GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIANS IN ROCK, BLUES, JAZZ & COUNTRY

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arden Jam Music Festival, presented by Fisherman’s Market & Grill, will kick off what is recognized as ‘Coachella Music Month’ with a multi-genre line-up of award-winning musicians performing Friday and Saturday, April 5 - 6, 2019.

Headliners for the two-day festival are Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real on Friday; and 7-time Grammy award winner blues legend Buddy Guy on Saturday. The line-up also includes Jimmie Vaughan, Los Lobos, Brian Culbertson and Lucie Silvas.

On the second stage ‘Youth Blues Artist of the Year’ at the 2018 UK Blues Awards, Toby Lee will perform. The 13-year-old has been dubbed a “future superstar of the blues’” by blues guitar master Joe Bonamassa.

Additional artists to be announced.

Formerly the Indian Wells Music Festival, the newly named Garden Jam Music Festival calls attention to its beautiful surroundings.

With exquisite date palms, flowers and tree lined grassy areas this is not your typical field festival. Garden Jam will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, the second largest tennis stadium in the world, under the shaded performance pavilion. The event also features a lifestyle village with an assortment of vendors offering food, wine, art, boutique shopping and more.

All seating for the festival is reserved table seating with great views of the performance stage. A limited number of grounds passes will also be available. Twoday packages ensure the same seats for both days of the event. Packages go on-sale November 14, 2018. For more information, a schedule of performers and pricing, visit www.gardenjammusicfestival.com.

The Indian Wells Tennis Garden is located at 78200 Miles Avenue in Indian Wells, CA. ARTIST BIOS Buddy Guy, a blues pioneer who made his mark with Muddy Waters early in his career, is a seven-time Grammy award winner. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Eric Clapton and B.B. King in 2005, and among his many accolades he was notably awarded the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. His newest release ‘The Blues Is Alive and Well,’ features Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, and British guitarist Jeff Beck. Guy has a distinctive guitar sound and he is noted for influencing music greats including Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, John Mayer and others.

The buzz surrounding Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real has been quietly intensifying. The 29-year old singer/ songwriter/guitarist and his bandmates have played hundreds of shows and major festivals all over the world. In 2012, he contributed three songs and heavenly vocals to his dad Willie Nelson’s album, ‘Heroes’, their voices blending with potent DNA. Two years later, Neil Young decided to make Promise of the Real his touring and studio band. During an appearance with Young,

at Desert Trip in the Coachella Valley, Lukas caught the eye of Bradley Cooper resulting in his work with the critically acclaimed film, ‘A Star is Born’. In addition to being the musical director of the film, Lukas co-wrote and produced seven of the songs for the soundtrack with Cooper and Lady Gaga, and he and his band Promise of the Real became the on-screen backing band for the film’s main character played by Cooper. Lukas’ songs transcend the cultural boundaries between rock & roll and country. The band’s new, self-titled album highlights Lukas’ soulful vocals and tasteful guitar virtuosity.

Four-time Grammy award winner Jimmie Vaughan is an American blues rock icon.

He is a founding member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds with a thriving solo career.

He is far more than just one of the greatest and most respected guitarists in the world of popular music. His style as a player, songwriter and bandleader can be thought of as a unification of so many influences. It has earned him the respect of many of the greats of contemporary music such as Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Carlos Santana and Don Henley all of whom he has played with.

Rolling Stone sums up three-time Grammy award winners Los Lobos’ style as a distinctive, diverse, freewheeling fusion of rock, blues, soul and Mexican folk music.

Decades after their breakthrough ‘How Will the Wolf Survive?’ the 1984 album that ranks #30 on Rolling Stones list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980’s, the global success of ‘La Bamba’ and thousands of rollicking performances across the globe, Los Lobos is surviving quite well and still jamming with the same raw intensity as they had when they began as a garage band in East L.A. in 1973. In 2015 they were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Brian Culbertson is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R&B and funk. Inspired by the great R&B/Jazz/Pop artists of the 70’s like EWF, Tower of Power, Chicago, David Sanborn and others, he has self-produced 18 solo albums, most of which have topped the Billboard contemporary jazz charts. Culbertson has won numerous awards and accolades, and has worked and performed with countless industry all-stars including Michael McDonald, Chris Botti, Ledisi, Barry Manilow, Herb Alpert, Natalie Cole, Maurice White, and Bootsy Collins.

British singer-songwriter Lucie Silvas started her career with a successful major label debut in Britain. Her genre-less style of music and powerhouse vocals explains why she has worked and toured with such a variety of artists including the likes of Elton John, Lionel Richie, Daughtry, Jamie Cullum, Macy Gray, and Jamiroquai; and shared the stage at Bonnaroo with Skrillex and Ms. Lauryn Hill. Since relocating to the U.S., she has been opening for stars like

Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert. As a versatile artist she presents a timeless quality to her music. Her live show continues to wow critics and fans alike and her stunning version of Metallica’s ‘Nothing Else Matters’ is a YouTube favorite.

The Garden Jam Music Festival is a presentation of the Indian Wells Tennis

Garden and Wendy Jayne Productions, Inc., and presented by Fisherman’s Market & Grill. Sponsors are CV 104.3 FM, CBS Local 2, KESQ News Channel 3 and Clark’s Nutrition. Follow @GardenJamMusicFest on Instagram, and like us on Facebook.com/ GardenJamMusicFestival. www.GardenJamMusicFestival.com

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LOCAL MUSIC DESERT MUSIC RAP AND HIP-HOP SHOWCASE NOE GUTIERREZ THR3 STRYKES // DOZZI DOZ // AL RO$$I // WILLDABEAST // RAZOR J // CKEELAY BY CV WEEKLY PRESENTS:

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n Friday November 9, 2018 the first Desert Music Rap and HipHop Showcase will be held at The Hood Bar and Pizza on 74360 Highway 111 in Palm Desert, California. The concert will feature live performances from some of the finest lyricists in the desert, THR3 STRYKES, DOZZI DOZ, WILLDABEAST, RAZOR J, AL RO$$I and CKEELAY. The purpose of this event is to further advocate for our Coachella Valley and High Desert original Rap and Hip-Hop artists and present them on a local stage to an expanded audience. Cost of entry is $5 and the doors open at 9 p.m. We ask for you support in continuing to help build the desert music scene and rally around our local artists and further establish our area as a global music destination. CV Weekly, The Hood and Desert Music invite everyone 21+ to attend this unique and extraordinary music event. We checked-in with some of the artists to get their feedback on the show and what they are up to.

THR3 STRYKES - “As of late it’s writing and recording sessions for the next LP. Regarding our new video, ‘Hang Em High,’ it’s a crazy story actually,” shared Josh Fimbres. “When we first heard the basic track we flipped out;

super heavy beat. We did the sesh with Tariq, a few months go by and we brainstormed the green screen video idea with Chuck Films. A few more months pass and it turns out that 2 Chainz has sampled the beat and we might not be able to use it! For the record, that version was weak. Anyway, more months go by and finally we got the go ahead to use it. We sent it to Mao in Columbia and presto!

“With respect to the showcase, very rarely do we mess with the straight Hip-Hop gigs anymore so I’m looking forward to it, dig?

Doesn’t mean I won’t break out an instrument or two and get rock and fuckin’ roll with it. The line-up is also why I’m hyped. I’ve know Will since the MySpace era, Village Lounge days, solid human being. Doz and Rossi I’ve known thru the circuit for many years now; rocked many a stage with those dudes, what up Alex, Dozzi, I don’t get tired! Razor J is a shredder that I’ve gotten to jam and do a few shows with now; a guitarist down with spittin’ darts is my type of guy. Also thanks to CV Weekly, The Hood and Desert Music for putting this together and involving us man, if the scene had more people like Tracy, Phil and Brad it’d be thriving. No need for a scene when your

obscene I reckon.”

DOZZI DOZ - “I’m excited because it’s been a while since I had a show. I’m looking forward to the showcase because of the diversity. With this much support behind us it’s gonna be a good turnout. Currently, I’m promoting my “Lord Knoz” clothing line. They are jumpsuits that include pants and crew necks. You can find me on Instagram at @dozzidoz. I’m also working on my new EP to be released in early 2019.”

WILLDABEAST - “I feel proud to be one of the artists on the Desert Music Rap and Hip-Hop Showcase for real! There are an abundance of individuals in our desert who produce, write raps, DJ and participate in the culture of Hip-Hop. In other words, there is no shortage of emcees to choose from and I mean that with respect. We have a scene here that needs to be amplified, established and solidified as a strong musical force. So to be selected with other top ranking artists is pretty awesome. I would also like to extend a shout out to Desert Music, CV Weekly and The Hood for facilitating this event and giving us a spot to showcase our craft. One love and God bless!

And ya don’t stop!”

BE HELD TUESDAY, WELL IN THE DESERT NAMES PERFORMERS TO NOVEMBER 27, 2018 AT SPA RESORT CASINO’S FOR 6TH ANNUAL DESERT JAM SESSION CASCADE LOUNGE

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ell in the Desert has announced that 19 of the Coachella Valley’s top entertainers and musicians will perform at this year’s Desert Jam Session, the non-profit’s popular annual fundraising event.

Desert Jam Session VI takes place on Tuesday, November 27 in the Cascade Lounge of the Spa Resort Casino, and is expected to draw more than 200 enthusiastic music lovers and supporters of Well in the Desert’s food programs, according to Arlene Rosenthal, the organization’s President, and Event Producers Darci Daniels Murphy and Nancy Rosenthal.

The outstanding artists confirmed to date include: Lauri Bono, Wayne Boyer, Kal David, Michael D’Angelo, Darci Daniels, Frank DiSalvo, Will Donato, Yve Evans, Jimi “Fitz” Fitzgerald, the Gand Band, Tony Grandberry, Kevin Henry, Michael Holmes, Keisha D, John Stanley King, Barry Minniefield, Sharon Sills, Siobhan, and Reggie Vision. They’ll be backed up by the Jackson Garrett Band led by Chris Gore.

The Coachella’s favorite weathermen, CBSLocal2’s Patrick Evans and KMIR’s Bryan Gallo, will emcee.

The jam session starts at 7:00 p.m., but doors

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will open at 6:15 p.m. so guests can first enjoy a no-host bar, a delicious buffet dinner and have a chance to participate in both silent and live auctions. They can also watch live action artist Greg Kalamar as he creates a vibrant painting on the spot that then becomes one of the live auction items.

The Well’s 2018 “Jammy Award” will be presented to one of the valley’s favorite celebrity couples, film and television actors Joyce Bulifant and (in memoriam) Roger Perry.

Bulifant is best known for her role on The Mary Tyler Moore Show (she played Gavin McLeod’s wife) and game shows like Match Game. Among Perry’s many television credits are Harrigan and Son (he played Jim Harrigan, Jr.), and appearances on Star Trek, The Andy Griffith Show, Ironside, Barnaby Jones and The Texan. Perry, who passed away unexpectedly in July, was also a musician and composer and accompanied his wife in her one-woman shows such as “Remembering Helen Hayes, With Love.” They have shared their talents for the benefit of many local non-profits, and in 2014 were honored with a Golden Palm Star on Palm Springs’ Walk of Stars.

Desert Jam Session sponsors to date include: Cardriner Bowden, Dr. Sandra Curry, Michael Holmes, the Hyman and Mintz Foundation Family Foundation, Dr. Timothy Jochen, Dennis Jory, MJH Productions LLC, Matt Naylor, Charles Paglia and Joe Giarruso, Palm Springs Waste Disposal, Nancy Rosenthal, and Winds West.

Well in the Desert serves the working poor, seniors, veterans, children, handicapped, and those homeless in the west end of the Coachella Valley. Proceeds from Desert Jam Session will support the Well’s food programs that provide daily hot meals to the hungry, supplemental food distribution, emergency food boxes and in-home delivery to those in need.

“There’s nothing quite like Desert Jam Session in our valley,” said Arlene Rosenthal.

“Where else can you go and hear the desert’s A List entertainers all in one night? We guarantee you’ll have a great time—and feel good about the support you give to such a worthy cause.”

Tickets for Desert Jam Session are $95 per person. Reservations can be made by calling (760) 323-8353. More info about Well in the Desert is available at www.wellinthedesert.org.

AL RO$$I - “The showcase provides me a great opportunity to show my talent among other talented musicians/artists on the card. I’m pretty good friends with just about everyone on the bill. All I will say is with all of us under one roof and on one stage, it’s going to be crazy. It’s just too much talent in one room!”

“I’m dropping two EPs then doing a big January 2019 show in San Diego called ‘RAP GODZ PT. 4’. I will then be going on tour with Tone the Manager, Dove Shack and other West Coast Legends. AL RO$$I merchandise is on the way and I’m working out a deal with Tone the Manager, CEO of Diverse Entertainment and Management out of Las Vegas, as their newest rap artist!”

Desert Music provides artist management, production, booking, consultation, public relations, graphic arts, photography and video production for ALL musicians in the Coachella Valley and High Desert Communities. We champion for local music artists, support charitable organizations and facilitate extraordinary events.

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LOCAL MUSIC

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STICKYFEST

November 8 to November 14, 2018

BY NOE GUTIERREZ

RAZOR J RELEASES HIS DEBUT EP UU // DIRTBOYS –THE SPLIT ARTICLE ‘STEPPING STONES’ THE RAP, HIP-HOP AND GUITAR VIRTUOSO WILL BE PERFORMING AT CV WEEKLY PRESENTS: DESERT MUSIC RAP & HIP-HOP SHOWCASE

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azor J released Stepping Stones, his first EP, in October 2018. Razor J, aka Juan Espino, has gradually become one of the most inventive musicians in the Coachella Valley who combines his resonant knowledge on Stepping Stones. As a rapper and songwriter he is wholly focused on his words. Razor J also claims the titles of guitar hero and piano prodigy. Razor J won the 2018 Coachella Valley Music Award for ‘Best Guitar’ and his tickling of the ivories is distinguishable on the release.

Razor J’s ability to operate a six-string only enhance his lyrical skills. His musical influences range from Big Pun to Led Zeppelin and Eminem to John Mayer. Stepping Stones is representative of his multifarious background.

With six genre-crossing tunes, the selfproduced EP is dense and provides 20 minutes of Hip-Hop, Rap, Jazz and shredding guitar work.

According to the award winning guitarist, “This project took longer than expected, but it’s just one tiny part of my future. It taught me so many things about writing, producing, mixing etc. I already have loads of new songs, and my music has evolved so much through this process.​” A product of Indio, California and swayed by the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Razor J has developed into a highly regarded rapper, producer and multi-instrumentalist.

Razor J is due to perform at the Desert Music Rap and Hip-Hop Showcase presented by Coachella Valley Weekly and The Hood Bar and Pizza. Also performing are THR3 STRYKES, CKEELAY, AL RO$$I, WILLDABEAST and DOZZI DOZ. Cost of entry is $5. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with Razor J about the new EP and his participation in the showcase.

CVW: Stepping Stones is a great and eclectic first release. What has been the response you’ve received thus far?

Razor J: “Thank you! It’s been good. People have been sharing it online, messaging me telling me they vibe with it and have shown others, and adding it to their playlists. I’m not the type of person to shove everything I do to people, so there’s been surprise among friends who just knew me as a musician, but not a rapper. Also, it was featured by a couple of blogs so people outside of my circle from all over are hearing it, that’s been awesome.”

CVW: Tell us about the contributors on the EP. Razor J: “I have a lot of great featured performers on Stepping Stones. Tomas Granillo is drumming on ‘Raw’ and ‘King,’ Samantha Valdez sings on ‘King,’ Ariss Durazo sings on ‘If I Asked’ and Jakebreh Beats helped with the drums on the ‘Need To Know’ beat.

CVW: This is your first official EP release to the masses. What are you hoping for Stepping Stones to accomplish?

Razor J: “I titled the EP Stepping Stones

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because I do see this project as such, a stepping stone to bigger and greater things. This is the first step to really increasing my presence in the valley, the music industry, making a career as a recording artist and to securing a legacy with my art. I’ve got a ridiculous amount more to go, but I’m going to keep pushing and creating to reach my goals. This project took so long though; I wrote new songs while finishing it so I’ll have another one out in a few months.

With that said, I have a music video out on YouTube for ‘Remember’ and hopefully a few more coming too. I just want to reach people with my music, grow and take this dream of mine to as big as it can get.”

CVW: How do you feel about your participation in the Desert Music Rap and Hip-Hop Showcase?

Razor J: “I love the idea behind the showcase. There aren’t too many opportunities for rappers in the valley. There’s obviously a scene, shows, and a lot of talented artists in the valley, but to a lot of people I talk to, it still seems that the valley doesn’t have a strong Hip-Hop scene as in other places for whatever reason. But things are changing and I think that’s great. I’m hoping and trying to get a lot of people out to the show.”

CVW: What are your thoughts on the other artists you’ll be performing with; THR3 STRYKES, WILLDABEAST, DOZZI DOZ, AL RO$$I and CKEELAY? Razor J: “I really like that all the artists are different from each other. Hip-Hop is such a diverse genre. A ‘Rock’ group can range from insane Metal music to a folksy acoustic unit and Hip-Hop is the same. I haven’t met DOZZI DOZ, I’ve met Alex a few times, and WILLDABEAST is steadfast, but THR3 STRYKES and CKEELAY are the homies. I’ve listened to everybody’s music though and it should be a fun night, if you like Hip-Hop at all, there’s definitely going to be something there you can vibe with.”

Although this is the first Razor J EP, it’s the proper introduction to his world and one of many “stepping stones” that will lay the foundation for future releases.

Find Stepping Stones on Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play Music.

ith only a few days until Stickyfest, Coachella Valley Weekly has effectually covered all of the artists performing. Last but not least are UU and Dirt Boys, who will be rocking on November 10, 2018 at The Palms located in Twentynine Palms, California with their colleagues Throw the Goat, Sticky Doll, Sleazy Cortez, Mega Sun, Instigator, Satanic Johnny, The Wastedeads, Drop Mob, KARR and ORMUS. The all-ages event is outdoors and offers free camping. Tickets can be purchased for $12 on-line or $15 at the door. Members of the military and children under 16 with parent receive free admission with identification. You can purchase tickets now at stickyfest.com.

Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with UU and Dirt Boys on separate occasions as the zero hour for Stickyfest approaches.

UU CVW: How would you describe the UU sound and what’s your volume level?

UU: “UU’s sound could be considered hard to heavy with a bit of some softy stuff in between. We like to be loud but know how to rock some soft stuff.”

CVW: What are your names and instruments in the band. Also, tell me about any other special talents you possess?

UU: “Mia Matos on vocals, Chance DaySpicer on lead guitar and backup vocals, Kai Hatrak on bass and Chris Morgan on the drums. Mia is a dancer and extremely talented vocalist. Chance is just a big guy that enjoys music. Kai is a crazy and funny guy that can slap bass like no one else and Chris can pull a drum solo out of nowhere that would blow your mind.”

CVW: What are your thoughts on Stickyfest and how did you get involved?

UU: “Stickyfest is an awesome desert band festival and we are more than honored to be a part of it. We met the brain of it, Greg Gendron, at a fundraiser for the Cranston Wildfire and he offered for us to play.”

CVW: You all are a fairly young band.

What have your performances been like?

UU: “We have played a few small gigs here and there but Stickyfest is by far one of our biggest. We have played at the Palm Canyon Roadhouse and really love that atmosphere there too.”

CVW: What’s your take on the reputation of metal/hard rock music?

UU: “Metal and hard rock are what is always has been, for the diehards. We love it along with so many other genres and love playing it.”

CVW: Other than Stickyfest what are you planning?

UU: “We don’t have much scheduled, but we try to play at the Palm Springs Roadhouse every other week on Sundays.”

CVW: What’s it like being from Palm Desert, the home of “Stoner Rock”?

UU: “Palm Desert is an amazing area full of amazing people. The area is so open to any type of music, especially heavier music. Our neighbors ask why we put the garage door down and try to play quiet because they love our sound. They tell us to play louder! You can’t find that friendly atmosphere anywhere else. It’s amazing!”

CVW: What do you want to say to “El Sancho”?

UU: “Just a big thanks to Greg and Sticky Doll for allowing us to play this awesome gig!”

DirtBoys CVW: What makes DirtBoys hard rock?

DirtBoys: “DirtBoys rock hard because we’re lyrically unique and can play for hours.

We have a certain passion for music that you don’t see that often these days. We like to call it ‘grunge-alternative.’”

CVW: Tell us about the band.

DirtBoys: “Damian AKA, ‘Demon Lee’ on vocals and lead guitar, David on the 5-string bass and Jimmy on drums.”

CVW: What are your thoughts on Stickyfest and how did you get involved?

DirtBoys: “Our thoughts on Stickyfest are that it’s going to be a day to remember. We’ve got a lot of our friends, fans and family rooting for us and waiting to see what we’re going to do next. A lot of bands that we’ve grown to know are going to be playing right here in our hometown.”

CVW: What have been your most significant and memorable shows to date?

DirtBoys: “We’ve played on a lot of stages.

We recently played at Brick By Brick in San Diego opening for Orgy. That place is a lot of fun and we received plenty of feedback.

We’ve been asked to come back to play the Whisky A Go-Go. That show is still in the works.”

CVW: What is the state of metal and hard rock music in your opinion?

DirtBoys: “Heavy Metal and Hard Rock is definitely a state of mind and not a place for the faint of heart with a number of realist fans that can relate to the music.”

CVW: What’s it like being from Twentynine Palms?

DirtyBoys: “Living in Twentynine Palms is pretty cool for the city boy. Got to know a thing or two about the Marine Corps out here.

You’ll learn to get by on what’s available.”

CVW: How familiar are you with the desert rock scene and its lore?

DirtBoys: “DirtBoys are very familiar with the desert scene out here and hope to play all the big concerts that are available to us within our genre. We enjoy playing on stages. That’s where we feel alive!”

Keep an ear and eye out for UU and DirtBoys!

Upcoming show: 11/10 – Twentynine Palms, CA – STICKYFEST – The Palms

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CONSIDER THIS

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uring the first five years of its existence, “Saturday Night Live” was a revolutionary force on television, creating a new paradigm for a variety program, radically redefining sketch comedy, unafraid to be explicitly political or borderline tasteless. They fearlessly teetered on the edge of failure on a weekly basis. They also presented cutting edge musical guests.

One week the show might spotlight iconic musicians like Esther Phillips or Pop sensations like Abba, but they also introduced the general public to Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, Devo, Kate Bush, Talking Heads and Rickie Lee Jones. In November 1979, the Roches appeared and performed an acapella version of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” and killed it.

Anyone lucky enough to witness that magic, became life-long fans.

The Roche sisters, Maggie, Terre and Suzzy (rhymes with fuzzy), grew up in Park Ridge, New Jersey. They honed their singing skills in church choir and at political rallies. In the late ‘60s, Maggie dropped out of college and began performing with Terre, even though the latter was still in high school. A few years later the pair attended a songwriting seminar given by Paul Simon at NYU and he was so impressed he invited them to sing back-up on his There Goes Rhymin’ Simon album. That led to a deal his label, Columbia, and the duo released their debut, Seductive Reasoning in 1975.

Although the album showed flashes of brilliance, Maggie and Terre felt stymied when the label insisting they use session musicians, a ‘60s era producer and the Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama. The experience soured them on the music business and they quit for a while. Enter younger sister Suzzy, fresh from college. Pushing the duo to let her join, a trio was born and their new sound gave them a renewed energy.

In the late ‘70s, The Folk scene in Greenwich Village was experiencing a renaissance and the sisters began participating in Hootenanny Nights at legendary clubs like the Gaslight and Gerdes Folk City. Pretty soon they were booking regular gigs at those venues, attracting a healthy fan base and interest from record labels. Signing with Warner Brothers, the sisters were paired with producer and exKing Crimson guitar wiz, Robert Fripp.

Their self-titled debut, arrived in 1979, and it was a revelation. Impossibly perfect soral

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MAGGIE ROCHE

“WHERE DO I COME FROM-SELECTED SONGS” (STORYSOUND RECORDS)

harmonies soared over quirky, sometimes awkward, always witty lyrics and sparkling Folk-Pop melodies. The cognoscenti were already clued in and the album received rapturous reviews. The sisters received shoutouts from au courant hit-makers like Phoebe Snow and Linda Rondstadt. The album didn’t sell a million records, but it reached #11 on the Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics poll.

The trio continued to record together throughout the ‘80s and midway through the ‘90s. They couldn’t quite sidestep the sophomore slump on 1980’s Nurds, but rebounded beautifully with their third effort, 1983’s Keep On Doing. On their fourth album, Another World, mostly amazing songs were mired in ‘80s production values, but by the end of the decade, they reigned in the synthesizers and created Speak, which was hailed a stunning return to form.

In the ‘90s they expanded their reach and recorded a (long-awaited) Christmas album, as well as a Kids record, along with two studio efforts, 1992’s A Dove and 1995’s Can We Go Home Now. Taking an extended hiatus as a trio, both Suzzy and Terre recorded solo albums and at the beginning of the 21st century, and Maggie and Suzzy created a couple of records as a duo. The trio roared back to life with Moonswept in 2007. Although they never achieved wild commercial success, the Roches cultivated a loyal and devoted audience. People all over the world felt a personal connection to their music.

Sadly, in early 2017, Maggie Roche passed away at age 65, losing a battle with breast cancer. Naturally, fans mourned her death, revisiting her 40+ year career in music. It felt so sudden and it seemed so unfinished and it left a collective ache. Luckily, Where Do I Come From is a new compilation that places the spotlight on Maggie. Lovingly curated by her sister Suzzy, the two disc set begins with her duo songs with Terre and ends with a 2016 home recording.

The first disc kicks off with five tracks from Seductive Reasoning. The very first song, “Malachy’s,” easily distills the terror and magnificence of playing your first real gig.

Chiming acoustic guitars intertwine over a relaxed rhythm as the opening couplet details the prosaic realities of soundcheck; “Eddie said the beat was wrong, Tom didn’t like the tune, the boy with the beard in the corner laughed in the middle of the song/He didn’t stay very long.”

Two songs are surprisingly Country-tinged.

“Burden Of Proof” yearns for a more bucolic life, but adds this comforting affirmation; “And in this struggle, it’s important that you know that you are fine.” The blustery “Underneath The Moon” is equally wise-ass; “Good men want a virgin so don’t you give yourself too soon, ‘cept in an emergency like underneath the moon,” and wise; “A woman is like a puzzle, shackin’ up with a clue, while every piece she get is another piece she lose.”

Meanwhile, on “Jill Of All Trades” and “West Virginia,” contemplative melodies and instrumentation match the introspective lyrics. “Jill...” is primarily powered by rippling piano notes as Maggie’s piercing alto takes the lead. A swelling string section underscores the narrator’s restless malaise, as she addresses “Jill of all trades, Jill the old maid,”

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advocating for a change of scenery; “You and me ought to both run away, in this swelling of the moon.” Conversely, “West Virginia” pivots from a quiet tone poem, all tinkling piano and clipped verses, before a full string section swoops in giving the song a lush cinematic quality. Terre’s crystalline soprano navigates the cryptic language.

The trio’s self-titled debut is wellrepresented with four tracks, starting with the gorgeous “Hammond Song.” The sisters’ honeyed harmonies are stacked atop sympathetic synths and layered acoustic and electric guitar. The sheer beauty of their sound nearly overwhelms lyrics that switch contrasting viewpoints between concerned parents and their rebellious kid.

The Folk-flavored acoustic fret-work that opens “The Married Men” nearly camouflages this casual tale of infidelity. The easy bravado displayed in lines like “Never would have had a good time again if it wasn’t for the married men” is quietly deflated by this revelation; “They know what is wrong with me, none of them wants my hand, soloin’ in my traveling wedding band.”

The gorgeous harmonic soundscape of “Quitting Time” almost eclipses a narrative that captures the brittle ennui of being trapped in a dead end job. The vaguely Elizabethan feel of “Pretty And High” is undercut by the sisters’ willful dissonance.

Surprisingly, only “This Feminine Position” from 1980’s Nurds, and “Losing True” and “The Scorpion’s Lament” From 1983’s Keep On Doing, made the cut here.

“Another World,” released in 1985, has been completely omitted in favor of the title track from the Roches’ 1986 four song EP. On “Feminine…” serpentine acoustic guitars coil around the sisters’ acrobatic harmonies, but their sweetness is spiked with Maggie’s typically trenchant wordplay. Lightly touching on Adam & Eve, they seemingly surrender to societal pressure; “Because you’re making it with the apple in me, I’ve cooked this goose before/And I have had it with the devil, he was stiff as he was bored.”

“Losing True” further explores that theme, women sublimating self; “Aging and aching and raging and faking...” But those gimlet-eyed couplets are almost completely obscured by the latticed acoustic notes that yield to Robert Fripp’s coruscated electric solo, and above all the Roches’ incendiary vocal pyrotechnics. The moody “Scorpion’s Lament” is accented by piquant acoustic licks and stinging electric riffs. Maggie tackles the

verses here as Terre and Suzzy kibbitz on the chorus. The lyrics hint at an assignation gone horribly awry. Finally, “No Trespassing” is surprisingly sunny, the overly synthesized instrumentation ever-present in the ‘80s, hasn’t aged very well. But meandering guitar, quiet keys and the cautiously optimistic lyrics more than make up that dated sound.

Disc two opens with a surfeit of songs from the Roches’ fifth full-length, Speak. Perhaps their most conventional effort, it featured the quirky title track, along with “Cloud Dancing,” their slightly eccentric take on a Chinese poem translated by Kenneth Rexroth. Both in “In The World” and “Nocturne” were by turns luminous and quiescent. The (shoulda been a hit) single, “Big Nuthin’” offered sardonic commentary on their lack of commercial success, couched in a hook-filled melody.

Closing out the Speak set is the sleek but sweetly sincere, “Feeling Is Mutual.”

1992’s A Dove completely jettisoned the synth sounds that tended to dominate the Roches late ‘80s output. For anyone else, going acoustic might signal a more mellow, laid-back vibe. The sisters dispel that notion in the first verses of the countrified title-track; “A dove settled on the sill and I called my cat/ Love, if looks could kill and that was that.”

The trio truly stretched out on their 1995 effort, Can We Go Home Now. The title song, along with “My Winter Coat” each clocked in at over eight minutes. The former is a straightahead love song, the latter, a wry and superspecific meditation on…you guessed it, her coat. Following this album, the sisters took a 12 year hiatus.

In 2002, Maggie and Suzzy returned with “A Prayer,” a song inspired by a Vietnam Vet, as well as the horrific events of 9/11. Two years later, the pair returned with their Why The Long Face album. Curiously, they chose to revisit “Broken Places,” originally featured on Speak, as well as “One Season” from Nurds.

Maggie, Terre and Suzzy reunited in 2007 to record their 10th album Moonswept. The spare and economical “Family Of Bones” is the lone contribution from that record.

The real revelations here are the demos, there’s the rollicking 1972 Cut, “Stayin’ Home” which features Maggie’s most full-throated, spontaneous vocals and jangly guitar from Terre. The bare-bones and heartbreakingly tender take on “Down The Dream,” is by turns Bluesy, torchy, twangy and unbearably beautiful. The collection closes with “Where Do I Come From.” More of a snippet than a song, it was discovered posthumously, probably the last music Maggie recorded, and it kinda breaks your heart.

This is more than an elegy, it’s a celebration of a protean talent. Maggie and her sisters may not have become household names, but their music spoke a specific language that millions responded to. Full disclosure: I was a 16 year old Punk Rock obsessed Bitch Goddess-in training when I caught the Roches on SNL. Their songs changed my life, and I know I’m not alone. Their music was authentic and original. It still is.

ART SCENE

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BY ANGELA ROMEO

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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ith the cooler weather comes more art related events. Time to get ready!

Palm Desert First Weekend opened in November. The City has planned a variety of events that will happen each month.

December the City will sponsor Celebrate the Season at The Gardens on El Paseo Friday, December 07, 2018. The event will include music and art.

In addition to the First Weekend Events the El Paseo Art Walk, returns the First Friday of every month, November through May. The prestigious galleries along the El Paseo have continual presented art that is on the forefront of the art world.

The 2017-2018 El Paseo Sculpture Exhibition remains on display. This innovate Art in Public Places will begin bringing new work for the 2019-2020 exhibition. The sculptures are selected from a diverse group of entries submitted to the City. The City offers free docent-guided Public Art Tours on select Saturdays of each month from September through May. For groups of three or more the Public Art Department is able to schedule a private tour.

The 2018 Artists Council Exhibition is open at the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Jorgensen Gallery and Marks Graphics Center through December 9, 2018. All artworks are for sale, and 50% of the proceeds support Artists Council exhibitions, acquisitions, programs, and general operations.

Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild launches its inaugural Hearts of Hope campaign to benefit the children and their families of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital with critical funds for medical care.

Artists were invited to design a 42-inch-tall fiberglass heart for the campaign. The heart sculptures will be auctioned off at one of two events: the annual Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild’s Girls, Guys & Giving fundraiser February 4, 2019 in Indian Wells and the annual Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation Gala February 21, 2019 in Riverside.

On November 27 presenting sponsor Heather James Fine Art in Palm Desert will host the signature launch event of Hearts of

Hope where the hearts will be displayed.

Tysen Knight opens his latest work at the Colliding Worlds Fine Art Gallery, located at 688695 Peres Road Cathedral City The new work will be display from November 10 to December 5, 2018.

The Jorge Mendez Gallery, located at 756 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs opens the season on November 10 with the works of Taylor Kibby and Charles Kibby. Taylor Kibby’s ceramic work is more than artistic skill – the work reaches out and begs to be held.

Charles Kibby is a sculptor, well known for his stonework.

If one finds themself in Los Angeles, The Denk Gallery located at749 E. Temple St Los Angeles, has several interesting shows opening. Opening November 17 is new works

by Los Angeles-based artist Donnie Molls in Untitled. A Southern California native, Molls’ labor-intensive practice combines photobased chemical processes with painting.

Also opening November 17 is work from artist Tim Ebner, Metal Paintings. This work is an example of an artist who stretches his skills to create exciting work. The artist’s newest work “combines the formal concision of his earlier interest in Minimalism with the material-rigor of craft to produce sculptural paintings in an expanded field.” The work is not to be missed.

Denk Gallery will also present new work from Austrian artist Kasper Kovitz. Now Los Angeles-based, multi-disciplinary artist Kasper Kovitz, will present in Educational Devices.

The exhibition will include sculpture, painting, installation, and photography.

With so much more to come the 20182019 Art Season will not disappoint.

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PET PLACE

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HOIDAY TRAVEL WTIH FIDO

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he holidays are right around the corner, and many travelers will take their beloved dogs along with them.

Traveling with pets has become easier with more businesses happily accommodating them once they discovered that this meant more revenue. It is estimated that 75% of dog owners include them in holiday celebrations, and 22% include them in travel to holiday trips and events.

Dogs love to travel! Chances are your dog races to go with you when you gather up your car keys. Dogs are natural nomads, traveling in packs in the wild. They are curious creatures who love seeing new places and meeting new friends.

Some restaurants have “doggie” menus with special cooked items for canines. Many major hotel chains including Marriott’s Residence Inn, The Fairmont, Motel 6 and Best Western allow pets. The Red Roof Inn hotel chain is among the many that don’t charge a nightly fee or deposit for pets.

The La Quinta Resort and Club advertises their PAWS La Quinta Pet Experience that includes stainless steel food bowls, plush pet beds, pet massages, and acres of lawns and pet friendly hiking. Campgrounds are

MEET CHICO Come meet this handsome 6-month-old Silver Tabby boy at PetSmart in Palm Springs. Chico loves others cats and people too! Rescued by Kittyland, www.kittylandrescue.com, call (760) 251-2700.

MEET OTIS Adorable Otis is 11 pounds of happy doggie love! Just 1-yr-old, this Dauschund mix pup would make a great companion for the holidays.

Contact Loving All Animals www.lovingallanimals.org at (760) 834-7000.

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full of family pets.

CAR TRAVEL - A host of new products ensure the comfort and safety of your dog during car trips. Cool pads inside his carrier cool down his temperature during hot weather. Tiny sunglasses with UV protection guard against sun damage to the eyes and block dust and debris. Car harnesses protect your dog if you have to stop suddenly.

Pictured here is Otis traveling with Lisa Knox, television presenter and volunteer extraordinaire with Loving All Animals.

Otis is one of the organization’s rescue dogs seeking a home. Lisa advises, “When I travel with my own dogs, I secure them in seat-belted crates lined with their blankets.

My dogs are all rescues. Rescue dogs are so grateful when they get to bond with you on travel adventures.” Familiar toys and bedding will help your pet feel more comfortable and at home.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR DOG IN ALONE IN A CLOSED VEHICLE, even with the windows cracked. The temperature inside can soar in a matter of minutes. Unattended animals inside cars are at risk of being stolen. It takes less than a minute for someone to break a window and steal your pet. If you

are traveling alone with your dog and can’t find a responsible person to watch him, no one will object if you take him into a public restroom. Drive through restaurants and outdoor cafes with dog friendly seating are perfect for meal stops.

AIRLINE TRAVEL - A health certificate from your veterinarian is required for airline travel. Bring copies of shot records including rabies. Check in advance with your airline as pet requirements can differ. If you have a small dog under your airline’s weight limit, it is recommended you take them in a carrier in the passenger cabin where they travel under your seat. Some groups advise against

shipping your pet in the cargo area due to instances of loss, injury and even death. If you must ship an animal below cabin, book a direct flight. Your trusted veterinarian can decide if sedation will make his flight easier.

TRAIN TRAVEL - Amtrak does not allow pets other than service animals. Smaller regional rail companies are more hospitable, but call first to find out about crating and other restrictions. Some transit companies don’t allow animals during crowded rush hours. Short leashes are recommended.

A wonderful resource, “U.S and Canada Dog Travel Guide,” can be ordered online at www.dogfriendly.com. Great resources can be found on www.BringFido.com. Grab the car keys, hit the road, and double your holiday fun with Fido onboard.

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THE VINO VOICE

November 8 to November 14, 2018

BY RICK RIOZZA

EVERYBODY’S JUMPING DOWN IN PALM SPRINGS

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o these lyrics sound familiar?

“Gotta get my luggage packed, Leaving town and won’t be back, Jump Jive Dancing Swing, Everybody’s jumping down in Palm Springs.”

“If you have a buck or two, Tell you what ya got to do… Go watch the yuppies swing, Everybody’s jumping down in Palm Springs.”

And, if you do recognize the words, how about the tune? It’s a lively and jazzy scoot— actually recorded in the late 1930s or so, but the classic recording by the incomparable Keely Smith is one reminiscent of rat-pack era sensibility that continually channels the Palm Springs entertainment scene. Treat your sensibilities and listen to the legend, “the female Sinatra”—if you will, at YouTube Keely Smith Palm Springs Jump And that tune keeps rolling through my head as I get to my new wine steward gig in Palm Springs. Half the time I’m actually humming that melody out loud as I walk into the enormous Ralphs Market. You may well know the store on Sunrise & Ramon; it’s been the community market for some time and has recently gone through some remodeling that included expanding their wine selection to one of the largest in our valley!!

And yours truly has been brought on to manage this huge wine collection which carries wine from around the world, specializing particularly with California wines, which as the re-vamped destination store, keeps not only the locals happy but also the visitors and tourists across the nation and abroad. I’m thrilled and honored to be jumping aboard; love the friendly staff I’m working with, and, the happy customers & fun clientele that I get to converse with about wine.

Kroger operates over 2,700 grocery retail stores under a variety of banner names across the nation. Amazingly this works out statistically to serving the shopping needs of close to 100 million people! Ralphs is

their supermarket outlet in our southern California locale. Now it doesn’t take a wine economist to work through the numbers: Ralphs/Krogers is one of the largest wholesale buyers of wine in the world; they desire your business; so why not pass the savings on to their customers.

I can attest to the fact that they have some of the lowest wine pricing in town.

Where Bev Mo, Total Wine, Albertsons and the like have their limited specials for limited times, Ralphs continually sells their wine at 30% off list price when six or more bottles are purchased—mix or match! And this week, Nov. 5th-12th, there’s 40% off deal when 12 or more bottles are purchased.

That’s almost half off! If you wish to stock up for the holidays, I have an idea that you’re coming by to say hi and pick up some wine!

Palm Springs Swings! And the wine vibe in this town is on fire! I remember coming here way back when on Easter breaks and other vacation jaunts, when this was a cocktail city: Bloody Marys in the morning, chilled up dry Martinis at lunch and on to dinner with some pours of Scotch for a night-cap.

These days, Palm Springs swings every which way with wine and every beverage out there. Witness the facts, such as with the ACE Hotel which puts on food, wine, beer, and spirits events throughout the year.

And check our famed restaurants in the community who offer full course winemaker dinners; check out the new wine bars that have opened these last few years. Many of

us simply call the hump-day, “Wine Down Wednesday”! (Indeed, we’ll be covering the first ever P. S. Wine Festival at the ACE Hotel, Dec. 1st & 2nd) As your new friendly wine steward in Palm Springs, I’ll be giving you some heads-up on some great wine deals coming your way. I’ve got some recommendations already below.

But allow me to tout about on our beautiful town and area a little more. Now that I drive into Palm Springs from Rancho Mirage (where previously I drove the other way to work), I catch again, through the clean clear air, the majestic mountains and hills that make this place an international destination.

We’re on the bucket-list of travelers all around the world.

And I’m continually impressed with the laid-back polite attitude of our customers.

How refreshing! Add to that, how fun is it to deal with so many tourists and travelers. I’m practicing my French and Italian more than ever—and everyone loves our California wine selections and is happy to converse about them.

Just the other day, a Hollywood actor came in and asked me to recommend a nice red for dinner that evening. He made the point that he didn’t have the budget for a wine that he used to—I got the drift.

Amazingly, I just had come across a closeout deal by Ralphs on the 2015 Magistrate Petite Sirah from Paso Robles. It was a limited release—only 1400+ cases were produced and selling currently for only $3!! I was amazed at this find myself—it’s become my table wine and my recommended choice.

The actor came by the following day, still awed by the crazy pricing, and picked up a few more bottles. If you’re interested, get here quick.

See—I come across these deals regularly now. The deal of the season for a rosé, and there’s plenty of this wine available, is the Sicilian brand Pinetti Notte Rosé 2016. This is a dry rosé made from Sicilian red grapes which give the wine rhubarb, cherry, and strawberry notes. Dare I say it—it’s my new rosé table wine. Sells for $3.50 when buying six bottles—a smart holiday grab!

“If you want a dancin’ song, C’mon down to where you belong, If you want to have a fling, Everybody’s jumping down in Palm Springs.”

Don’t be shy—come by and say hi!

Cheers!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 TBA 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 The Seven/Six Presents: Midnight w/ Jakkz, Daytime Moon, Frmlsss and Severino 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield and Brian Dennigan 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Open Mic Hosted by Lance Riebsomer 8-11pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 Johnny Meza and Co. 6-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Lipstick w/ Sassy Ross, Marina Mae and Cherilyn hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 TBA 8-10pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Patricia Welsh 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Corners of Sanctuary w/ Instigator and Karr 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm

HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Balto 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Intimate Acoustics w/ Morgan James 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Jack Ruvio 9pm ROWAN; PS; 760-904-5015 Symara Stone 6-9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Mike Cosley 6:30pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Karaoke 5-7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 4:40-6pm, The Steve Oliver Band 6:30-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Black Market Jazz 5-8pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Banda Night w/ Banda Sin Nombre and DJ Markuz Area 9pm

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19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Barflys 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Micha Schellhaas 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Jetset w/ Nena Anderson 8pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 TBA 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sharon Sills 6:30pm AMERICAN LEGION; PS; 760-325-6229 Brian Scott 5:30-7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 King of the Crown w/ DJs LF and Addenup 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 The Divas of Boogie Woogie w/ Deanna Bogart, Wendy Dewitt and Sue Palmer 8:30pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm

CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 6:30-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 DJ Banks Bday Bash w/ Jonn Hart and DJ Supajames 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Luna 13, The Rising Tide and special guest 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 CV Weekly Presents: Desert Music Rap Hip-Hop Showcase w/ Thr3 Strykes, Willdabeast, Al Ro$$i, Dozzi Dox, Razor J and Ckeelay 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke 7:30pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 Finesse 6:3011pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio NV 5-9pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6:30pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 Grady James 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Gennine Francis 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Three Chord Justice 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Kal David and Friends 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 DJ Worden 9pm

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RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SONOMA GRILL; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Live Music 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Morgan Ashley 6-9pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 “Meet the Corwins” 5:30-7:30pm, The John Stanley King Show 8pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 DJ Galaxy and the House Whores 5pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 5-7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Rose Mallett 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Fantasy Friday w/ DJ LF and Cali Redd 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Dana Larson 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Discoteca 11am, poolside, Highlife w/ DJ Day 10pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Steppin’ Out 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Proper w/ Zack Hayes, Jodydough and Aylex Song 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Anthem Road 8:30pm BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-7755566 DJ 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gennine Francis 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 6:30-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 The Divine Miss Bette 8pm, DJ Banks and Mr. Miami 9pm

CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT FOX; PD; DJ Alfresco 9pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm THE GROTTO @ FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PD; 760-776-6533 Jack Ruvio 6-9pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 The Flusters w/ Cody White and the Easy Ride 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-10pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 X Pancion Sierrena 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 TBA 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio NV 6-10pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 Southbound 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 DysFunksion 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Jesse Dayton, Charlie Overbey and The Shadow Mountain Band 9pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Nutty Vinyl Release 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Live Music 9pm ROWAN; PS; 760-904-5015 Lance Riebsomer 6-9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm

November 8 to November 14, 2018

SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SONOMA GRILL; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Bonethumpers 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Reggie “Vision” Alexander 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett and Co. 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono and the Real Deal 7:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 5pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 6pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 The Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Snapchat Saturdays w/DJ LF and Cali Redd 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ 11am poolside, and 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sunday Brunch w/ Barney McClure 11am BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Kick Back w/ DJs LF, Contraz and Geo Hosted by Ron T 7pm

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GET-AWAY TO THE MEDITERRANEAN AT EVZIN

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or a quick get-away to immerse yourself in Mediterranean fare, take a trip to Evzin in Palm Desert.

On a Monday afternoon, it may be a busy start of the week for some, but at Evzin bistro in Palm Desert, created and owned by John and Maria Tsoutis, the vibe is relaxed and tranquil. The enchanting rhythmic guitar music hanging in the air above the intimate dining space, sets the stage for a delicious Mediterranean culinary trip.

The seat I took by the opened front door gave me a pleasant view of the tree lined patio, as well as providing a nice breeze.

I felt refreshed and light…wait, am I on vacation? Alas no, but for a minute there, Evzin’s made me feel as if I was.

Although Evzin offers a limited yet poignant selection of wine and beer, I

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ordered a cool iced tea. The menu peeked my appetite with many of their selections.

I bounced around from their Starter section with their Greek Salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, feta, red wine vinaigrette), Roasted Beet Salad (herb roasted beets, goat cheese, walnut crumbs, sumac red wine vinaigrette), Tabboulesh Salad (red quinoa, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, red & green onions, citrus vinaigrette) Octopus Salad (grilled Spanish octopus, black eyed beans, tomatoes, cucumber, blistered green beans, sumac lemon vinaigrette), and from their Pita/Plates section with the Shawarma Spiced Lamb ( burnt eggplant, mango chutney, red onion, tomatoes, tahini).

I went for the Shawarma Spiced Lamb,

once the server explained that I could get a little bit of the roasted beets and tabboulesh salad with it if I ordered it as a plate. Perfect!

The colorful plate was placed in front of me in all of its Mediterranean glory, and I honestly didn’t know where to start….it all looked so appetizing. I began with a bite of the flavorful lamb, just lightly drizzled with the tahini, and dipped it into the mango chutney. The blend of the sweet chutney and spiced lamb components danced on my tongue…what would I combine next? I dove into the tabboulesh salad, and found myself going back to it over and over again.

The roasted beets were another element of the arrangement that I completely enjoyed.

The pita bread served as an edible utensil, making my fork almost obsolete. It was all so fresh, and I couldn’t help but think that I was eating healthy. I was not only all chilled out, but comfortably sated as well.

The Main section of Evzin’s menu also had many attractive dishes, such as the Full Rack of Lamb (marinated in red wine, garlic, fresh Mediterranean herbs, hand cut fries), Spanish Fideo (Spanish chorizo, wild gulf shrimp, Mediterranean mussels, smoked paprika aioli, farm fresh eggs) and Moroccan Grilled Salmon ( red chard, root vegetable couscous, citrus beet salsa) as well as others.

Evzin is opened daily for lunch and dinner and also has a location in Palm Springs at the

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Caliente Tropics Resort.

If you’re looking for a little Mediterranean afternoon or evening culinary get-away, then you must stop by Evzin. Even if you’re not on vacation, you will feel like you were.

Evzin is located at 72695 Hwy 111 A6, Palm Desert, 92260 For more information visit www. evzincuisine.com

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Now showing: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY The main thing is the music and it sounds better than ever in state-of-theart theatrical surround-sound systems like Mary Pickford’s D’place Entertainment.

That alone makes it a rousing and satisfying movie experience that in places feels like a concert.

But, with all the attention to period detail and the full-bodied portrayal of lead singer Mercury by Rami Malek, the film suffers from the anemic choices of director Bryan Singer and the result is a disappointing, flat affect. Singer was fired from the film and replaced by Dexter Fletcher.

The conversations overheard after the screening centered on whether Mercury was really gay or bisexual and if he was portrayed accurately in the film. But the movie was not really about that.

Lead singer Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara), defied convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on earth. The movie traces the explosive rise of the band through their iconic song. The centerpiece of the movie shows Mercury’s lifestyle spiraling out of control when their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid as Mercury faces a life-threatening illness. This fuels the band in one of the greatest performances in the

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history of rock music, forever cementing the legacy of a band as a “family.” So much of Mercury’s life remains an enigma.

Although the movie tracks the rise and fall of both Queen and Mercury and there are many moments when Malek is utterly galvanizing as Mercury, but the movie was finally disappointing.

One moment of genuine surprise was an almost unrecognizable Mike Meyers as an EMI record executive. A sweet, sly tie-in to Meyers’ “Wayne’s World.”

NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: THE BIG LEBOWSKI 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

He’s The Dude, Duder, or El Duderino if you’re not into that whole brevity thing.

Celebrate 20 years of His Dudeness with The Big Lebowski 20th Anniversary Edition.

There’s not much new to say about this beloved cult classic that still resonates on so many levels.

Even if you know this film by heart, the new 4K Ultra HD transfer is a jaw-dropping mustsee and one for the home library (assuming you have a 4K TV player and compatible TV). It’s hard to imagine how a film can look or sound any better. The generous bonus features are all informative and engaging.

Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. 4K Ultra HD. BLACK WIDOW (1954)

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Writer-director Nunnally Johnson’s (The Grapes of Wrath) stylish widescreen Manhattan whodunit delivers some uptown lowdown combining the backstage bitchery with a murder mystery told in a narrative flashback structure reminiscent of Laura.

Stunning cinematography and wonderful dialogue enhance this campy noirish goulash about a group of sophisticated theater-world New Yorkers caught up in the scheming plans of an ambitious young woman (Peggy Ann Garner). Among her victims are the good (Van Heflin, Gene Tierney) and the bad (Ginger Rogers, Reginald Gardiner), all being investigated by a tough NYPD officer (George Raft) after the malicious “cat among the pigeons” turns up dead. The lush Leigh Harline score is available on an isolated track.

Twilight Time Movies.

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

TWILIGHT TIME MOVIES’ HEART AND SOUL For movie buffs, the boutique distributor Twilight Time Movies (TTM) is a favored source for high definition transfers of classic and forgotten films that have been unavailable in a hi-def format for home viewing.

This week, I had the pleasure of sharing coffee and conversation at the Rancho Mirage Library/Observatory with part-time CV residents Julie Kirgo and Nick Redman, two of the creative minds behind the popular home video label.

Julie and Nick have ben together as a couple for 17 years, but got married only recently. The charming couple has movies deeply embedded in their DNA. Julie’s dad, George Kirgo, was a noted wit and prolific screenwriter (“Don’t Make Waves” with Tony Curtis and “Spin-out” with Elvis). Nick’s background was with 20th Century Fox in the music department.

Twilight Time’s initial focus was on films of the 50s and 60s. That great Cinemascope period of gorgeous widescreen entertainments that had it all – spectacle, scale and drama.”

Most of the major film studios no longer release these older titles through traditional retail methods. Now, they have embraced the manufacture-on-demand (MOD) method, releasing titles on DVD-R without restoration or extras.

Twilight Time titles are fully pressed Blu-rays from restored transfers in limited editions of 3,000 units. Further, the TTM titles include an isolated music score and an 8-page booklet on the movie featuring an original essay (by Julie Kirgo), movie stills, and vintage poster art. Besides Kirgo, TTM’s brain trust includes co-founder Brian Jamieson who, with Redman, prepares and supervises the titles for Blu-ray release.

Kirgo and Redman sometimes contribute the superior supplemental commentary tracks.

We talked about the difficulty in locating prints and obtaining licenses from the rightful owner. Some of the rival home video distributors are corporate funded enterprises TTM is a modest, privately held operation with a small staff of true movie lovers and their exquisitely crafted reflects this.

Forthcoming films the duo has expressed an interest in restoring and distributing under the TTM label include the full-length final film of Laurel and Hardy and the extended cut of cult favorite “Beat the Devil.”

So far, the TTM catalog includes 350 titles.

About half are sold out.

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BOOK REVIEW

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"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE" MATTHEW FARRELL FICTION -----------------------------------------------------

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iblings can be so much fun and they can also be a pain in the ass. Love them or hate them, they are family.

In Matthew Farrell’s debut novel What Have You Done (Thomas & Mercer, 303 pages) sibling rivalry turns deadly.

Two brothers share a horrendous and tragic past. After the death of their father, their mother attacked the young boys in a murder-suicide attempt. The eldest, Sean, took a terrible beating and was barely able to save his little brother, Liam, from being drowned in a bathtub.

Without parents, the two lived with their grandparents and depended on one another for love and support. Sean took on the burden of caring and protecting Liam, which carried on into adulthood.

SAFETY TIPS

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hough fire season is pretty much year round we can take preventive measures to prevent the start and spread of them. We educate and encourage those living in wildland fire-prone communities, to follow the “Ready, Set, Go” model to properly prepare for wildfires - www. fire.lacounty.gov/rsg But there’s another dangerous “season” out there we need to be aware of.

Flu season is among us and, as with fire, it’s important to take preventive measures and prepare your resources (you!). When it comes to being exposed to airborne and bloodborne pathogenic germs, firefighters are among the most at risk.

And this is not just a little inconvenience that one or two sick days can cure. Emergency rooms become saturated this time of year with people suffering from the flu, which generally peaks between December and April. Harvard Medical School estimates that 36,000 people die and more than 200,000 are hospitalized each year in the U.S. due to flu.

So, how’s your personal “Prevention Bureau” doing? Are you taking preventive measures to mitigate your risk for flu? Have you and your family received the flu vaccine?

How about those you work with? Are you stocked up on over-the-counter medications?

If you think about it, firefighting and “flu fighting” are very similar. Both start out small, but if not rapidly attacked, they develop into a much worse situation. Let’s look at this similarity a little more closely.

Incipient Fire—This first stage begins when heat, oxygen and a fuel source combine and have a chemical reaction resulting in fire.

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BROTHERLY LOVE Now they both have careers in the police department. Sean is a detective and Liam is a forensic scientist. The men are known and liked in the department. Their fellow officers are their extended family.

When Liam’s secret lover is a victim of a brutal murder, the brothers fear they will be suspects in the case. But Sean and his brother want to find the killer first so they tell no one in the police department that they knew the woman.

Soon things start to get complicated for the brothers as the evidence they gather starts to point to Liam. Did he blackout?

Have a psychotic break? The evidence is all pointing to Liam. Fingerprints, DNA, cell phone records all place Liam at the murder scene -- and Sean as well!

Sean obstructs justice and destroys evidence to protect his brother, but how long can he protect him when more dead bodies revealed with the same strange MO? Too often we have heard the horror stories of mothers killing their children.

For those who survive, it is hard to imagine how they can ever fully recover and have a normal life.

In What Have You Done, Liam still has

nightmares and he lives with real fears. In the story he gets no treatment or counseling for his past trauma, only marital counseling.

When the deceased woman broke off the affair, Liam went with his wife to try and make their relationship work again.

What makes this story so engaging is the police work and forensic science, especially since the suspect is collecting and analyzing evidence on himself. Liam is taught to follow the facts and clues, so how can it be someone else if it all points to him? This is where the story really shines. However, I wanted a lot more science. When it comes to brothers, how similar is their DNA, hair, and blood type?

FLU SEASON AND FIRE SEASON

This is also known as “ignition” and is usually represented by a very small fire that hopefully goes out on its own before severe stages are reached. Recognizing a fire in this stage provides your best chance at suppression or escape.

Cold/Flu—The incipient stage is the incubation period, or the time it takes for a person who has been exposed to the virus to become infected (think of infection as ignition). The Merck Manual’s Online Medical Library section on influenza reports the incubation period may be from one to four days (first stage), averaging about 48 hours from exposure.

Free Burning Fire—As the fire grows, the structure’s fire load and available oxygen are used as fuel for the fire. The fire starts rapidly spreading to other parts of the building, creating more damage. It is during this shortest of the four stages when a deadly “flashover” can occur, potentially trapping, injuring or killing firefighters.

Cold/Flu—The U.S. Library of Medicine

BY HEIDI SIMMONS The psychological elements could have been much stronger as well. The blackout/ missing-time trope could have been really convincing if he was in hypnotherapy for his past trauma and bad dreams.

The reader never discovers how Sean and Liam’s father died – mental illness, a heart attack? This would have been psychologically compelling in the unfolding mystery as we better understand the dark minds and actions of the troubled brothers.

Also, we never know what the dead girl did for a living and how the brothers knew her, met her and why they loved her. But the story develops quickly and didn’t waste time on red herrings or too many false assumptions.

Ironically, the story is set in Philadelphia - the city of “brotherly love” -- and when all is said and done, Sean and Liam share a great deal more than the blood that curses through their veins.

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

defines communicability as the time it takes an infectious agent to be transmitted from an infected person to another person (spreading rapidly). Once infected with influenza-type illnesses, the affected person may begin shedding the virus to others one day before signs and symptoms occur and continue to be contagious after symptoms begin. Prevention is all but impossible at this stage of the disease.

Fully Developed Fire—When all combustible materials have been ignited, a fire is considered fully developed. This is the hottest phase of a fire and the most dangerous for anybody trapped within it. At this point our efforts are generally focused on protecting endangered structures. We surround the fire, apply massive amounts of water and let the contents burn themselves out.

Cold/Flu—Fighting a fully developed flu virus is not much different. You position yourself in a safe place (usually your bed!) and “surround and drown” with fluids/rest.

You generally cannot do much except protect exposures (others) by limiting your contact

with them.

Flu Prevention Bureau If fighting the flu has similarities with fighting fire, we can extend the metaphor a little further. In the fire service we rely on our Fire Prevention Bureau to educate the public as to the common causes of residential fires.

We understand that a little education goes a long way in preventing fires. Well, the flu is no different, except this time we’re educating ourselves! So, following are a few tips from your friendly Flu Prevention Bureau: • Wash your hands. The most important prevention measure for preventing colds and flu is frequent hand washing. Rub your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds to slough germs off the skin.

• Get a flu vaccine. Within two weeks of getting a flu vaccine, antibodies develop in the body and provide protection against flu.

Children receiving the vaccine for the first time need two doses delivered one month apart.

• If you get exposed or get sick, take action.

Give yourself time to recover, with plenty of fluids and lots of rest. Seek medical help if your symptoms don’t improve. Antiviral medicine may also help prevent flu if you have been exposed to someone with flu symptoms.

In this flu season, take steps to protect your health and the health of those around you. Check with your NFPA—or Nearest Family Physician Available—for additional preventive measures on reducing this risk!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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HADDON LIBBY

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ast month, most stocks fell by more than 10% in value. The October market correction was not caused by Trump tweets, trade talks (or lack thereof), China, Italy or the mid-term elections.

And to those who think that it may be the start of the next Great Recession, stop and think for a moment…how could we be slipping into a recession of that magnitude when we are just completing the best economic quarter in fifty years?

The October market correction was caused by the confluence of three things: Quarter-end; Hedge Funds, and Fed Chairman William Powell.

Quarter-end is when companies close their financial records and prepare to share results with investors. During the month before the public announcement of a company’s financial results, they typically stops buying back their own stock in the marketplace to avoid the perception of insider trading on non-public information.

If markets were operating normally, this would not be a big deal but quarter-end saw the planned closing of a number of Hedge Funds.

A hedge fund is simply a bunch of money managed by some slick talking folks who promise outsized returns in return for outsized commissions. These folks collect billions from rich folks who buy

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their pitch of grand returns and fork over large amounts of money. The problem of late has been that many hedge funds are dramatically underperforming the general markets and being closed. This means that billions of dollars of stock positions had to be sold at the end of September and October by these Hedge Funds. Without much in corporate buyback programs, buying activity from retirement plans or retail investors was insufficient to keep stock prices from falling.

That decline then triggered many specialty mutual funds and exchange

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

traded funds into automatic selling which made the sell-off more pronounced.

A few days into all of this, Federal Reserve Chairman William Powell made a speech where he recognized the unique strength of the U.S. economy. He then signaled that the Fed might need to go beyond the normalized interest rates levels if they suspected future inflation. Stated more simply, the Fed might increase rates to more than 3% to stem inflation, real or imagined.

This statement signaled to the market that the Federal Reserve would probably cause a Recession sometime next year. As markets were already concerned that the economy would slow more quickly than the Federal Reserve would recognize, it collectively concluded that stocks were going to fall in value if history were any indicator. As such, brokerage firms that had borrowed money to invest in the stock market began selling their positions in order to repay those loans.

Markets had taken Powell’s comments to mean that the Fed was going to fall in to the classic trap of increasing interest rates so high that they would avoid inflation but throw the world into recession in the process.

With mid-term elections behind us and close to $500 billion in corporate stock

buyback programs ready to start buying again, November will be a telling month. As corporate earnings were generally better than expected, do not be surprised if the stock market continues this year’s wild rollercoaster ride…but this time, it will be up.

The conclusion from all of this should be that market corrections are part of a healthy market. While there are always storm clouds on the horizon from any number of man-made events, at the end of the day, advancements in technology, healthcare and most other areas of our lives create more value for society.

When you consider the value created by the advancement of society and combine that with the normal rate of inflation, the easiest conclusion to arrive at is that economic prosperity will continue for some time to come.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at HLibby@WinslowDrake.com.

For more information, please visit www.

WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

YOU CAN CLEAR YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD!

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alifornia law allows a person who has been convicted of a crime to reopen the case to have that conviction expunged on some occasions.

A California expungement is a legal process that petitions the Court to review a conviction to determine if the petitioner is eligible to submit an application to withdraw their plea or finding of guilt, enter a not guilty plea, and order the case dismissed. The decision to grant or deny the petition is at the discretion of the judge and the decision may be opposed by the district attorney’s office.

As a result, your criminal record will no longer show the conviction. However the expungement will continue to appear on your criminal record. It is important to note that the expungement does not clear from your record the fact that you were arrested or that charges were filed.

The expungement law, California Penal Code § 1203.4, is somewhat complex in areas, but expungement of a criminal record is something that should be done by anyone with even a minor criminal history. Contrary to popular belief, records are not cleared automatically with the passage of time.

Following a successful expungement, if a potential employer asks if you have ever been convicted, you can honestly answer “no”. Note that under new CA case law THE

EMPLOYER CAN’T BASE EMPLOYMENT ON A CONVICTION (UNLESS THE JOB REQUIRES DRIVING).

A Felony Expungement removes, but does not SEAL, your record. You can’t seal a DMV record which is used more often by employers. Sealing is normally used for a Juvenile case, not adult. The results of criminal cases are often reported to TRW and Experian. You must wait 12 months to expunge if there was no probation granted... or wait until half of the probation term has expired to move for an Early Probation Termination. The 1203 does not affect consumer/employer reporting agencies, and the records they have previously received from the Courts as to arrests and convictions.

With A FELONY CONVICTION, a motion under 17B would be needed to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor, and then a dismissal motion under 1203.4 PC ...if the felony was a wobbler. A “wobbler” is a case that could have been filed as a felony or misdemeanor by the DA. This can be done at any time, even years after the conviction.

This is a decision that is discretionary with the Judge.

For a Misdemeanor DUI, expungement arguably does little good, other than the driver being able to tell a potential employer he does not have a record ...as

long as it is not a governmental entity. For law enforcement it will always be there.

The conviction can still be used against you in future arrests and criminal proceedings and by the DMV for purposes of suspending or restricting your license. A successful expungement does not relieve you of any prohibition on the ownership or possession of firearms resulting from the conviction Suggestions for upcoming columns contact me at (760) 837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

DALE GRIBOW “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life(DUI)-2011-19 & “TOP LAWYER”- Inland Empire Magazine 2016-19 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating 10 BEST ATTORNEYS FOR CALIFORNIA DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT, CALL A TAXI, UBER OR LYFT........IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN HAVING AN ACCIDENT OR DUI AND CALLING ME.......SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER THIS SUMMER

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isten, since I started this column, my entire approach to writing has been to draft educational articles disguised as fluff pieces. To inform and entertain, and possibly teach you something while giving you a good laugh. But not this week. You won’t learn anything useful this week. I’m not going to broaden your horizons or challenge your perceptions. I’m not even going to tell you something you don’t already know. I’m sitting here, holding a can of Natty Ice; a beer you and I both know isn’t anything you serve out of a shaker pint let alone a Belgian tulip glass. Why? Because sometimes, you just have to slum it. Sometimes, you’ve got to go back to the Hood to appreciate the suburbs.

Sometimes, you’ve got to drink garb beer, and this beer is totes garb.

Before refrigeration came along, people would brew in spring and store the beer in dark, dank caves over the warmer months.

In fact, a 1553 Bavarian brewing ordinance decreed that beer could only be brewed between 29 September and 23 April (the popular Märzen style of beer that you drank too much of over Oktoberfest is named after the month of March, the time of year that it was brewed before being cellared until late September).

Brewers who cellared their beer over cold winters would find their beer partially frozen, an easy fix that only required you to scoop out ice chunks before serving. Now,

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people back then may have thought that the world was flat (and some still do, because, you know, it’s 2018) but they didn’t have to think very hard when it came to their beer.

A couple of horns (I imagine everyone back then drank beer out of horns. Maybe even the skulls of their enemies. Please don’t correct me on this and ruin it for me.) of this beer was all they needed to know that partiallyfrozen beer with ice chunks scooped out of it was stronger and more alcoholic than its non-frozen counterparts. German brewers began purposely freezing their doppelbocks and removing ice from it, thereby condensing the alcohol and creating a stronger beer. This drink was named Eisbock biere, and it’s still a recognized style.

Long story short, Natty Ice is no Eisbock biere.

In 1993, craft beer was just beginning to

SPORTS SCENE

BY AARON RAMSON

crawl out of the primordial ooze, and the American beer market was dominated by Budweiser, Miller, and Coors. With the last big beer trend of that time being Zima, marketing teams were racking their brains trying to figure out the next trend to sell the American public. Eisbock beer was introduced to Canada by the Niagara Falls Brewing Company just four years prior, and in true mass-marketing fashion, the style was lifted and applied to American pale lagers. Molson Ice was the first to be introduced to the market by its parent company, Coors, and was followed in 1995 by Anheuser Busch’s Natural Ice. The big brother of perennial cheap beer Natural Light, Natty Ice’s website claims it to be America’s best-selling ice beer. Which is like crowing that chlamydia is the most reported STD in America. That shit ain’t nothing to brag about.

So here I sit, cold Natty Ice in hand, ready

to sip and talk some smack, only things don’t go according to plan. Vinepair rated Natural Ice as the second worst beer in the world (Natural Light took top honors, yeesh), but one sip proved to me that whoever wrote that Vinepair article was a pandering to an audience. While not what I’d call robustly flavored, a light corn sweetness shines through without bitterness or hop presence to balance it, giving it a delicately sweet flavor.

Consumed ice cold, Natty Ice is free from the cloying and boozy notes I’d expected to find from this type of beer (I’ve always associated ice beer and malt liquor in my mind; brews for the masses to get drunk on). For its ridiculously low price point, this beer is light years in taste above similarly priced Rolling Rock and Miller High Life. The craft beer brewer in me actually wants to give props to the brewmaster who created this recipe, It’s skillfully made.

Forcing myself to drink this product was like forcing myself to eat Lima beans and discovering I really don’t mind the flavor.

Natty Ice’s reputation as a totes garb beer is due to its being coopted as the drink of choice by undiscriminating beer drinkers, or as I like to call them, totes garb peeps. See you next week, everybody!

BY RICH HENRICH

PICKLEBALL USA: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS AT INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDENS

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his week at the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens history is being made as the fastest growing sport in America crowns a Champion of Pickleball with a purse of $75,000, the largest in Pickleball history. It’s taken over fifty years for a game that started in Bainbridge, Washington to evolve into this level of play, a burgeoning sport with a bright future. World-class championship level play will be supported by Margaritaville quality entertainment while Indian Wells plants a firm foot in the Pickleball world as the epicenter of the sport.

In 2005, a group of interested in making pickleball an organized sport came together and formed a governing body for a game that started over fifty years ago on Bainbridge Island in Washington. As the game began to spread in the late 90’s and 2000’s across Sunbelt states, the governing board saw that they need to organize a game, sanction play and ultimately transition the game into a legitimate sport. In 2010, the USA Pickleball Association began to see traction in their membership numbers. The sport was catching on as people visited friends and families in areas where the game was being played and returned to their respective hometowns to start playing the game as well. In 2013, USAPA saw a big spike in their membership numbers and knew they needed an Executive Director.

They found the leadership they were looking for in Justin Maloof, who left a career with the NHL’s Phoenix Coyote Hockey team to embark on a sports marketing adventure.

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Maloof saw an opportunity to get involved in a new organization and grow a sport that was essentially starting with a blank slate.

Now in his fifth year as the first Executive Director of the sport, the USAPA is set to enter the grand arena with their multi-year partnership with Indian Wells Tennis Gardens.

“This tournament helps us showcase our athletes and the competitive side of the sport to the world. This partnership is a real game changer for us,” says Maloof. With over eighty age divisions of competition, players of all ages will compete for a chance to earn the record level prizes and become champions of a game that has become just as much of a lifestyle as it has a sport. This will be a major leap forward as the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens provide an incredible opportunity to turn the sport into a spectator event complete with live music, food and entertainment. Regardless of fan latitude, ESPN3 will be providing live coverage

of the event, another major boost to the fledgling professional sport.

Toscana Country Club pro, Donnie Schwake, first discovered the game while visiting his dad for Father’s Day. “He was tanned and toned and looked better than he had in fifteen years! He told me he was playing Pickleball. I started watching YouTube videos to learn more about the game and then started playing a couple years ago,” says one of the top-ranked players in the game.

(Note: While there isn’t an “official” ranking system there is a rating system that is used with the best being a 6.0 held by local Marcin Rozpedski). He says the game really fills a gap for seniors that may not be able to play tennis or those not interested in golf. The sport doesn’t require a lot of money for equipment and that is something he sees as a benefit to the growth of the game.

While the game has spread across the

country, in particular, the Sunbelt states, with seniors often being the early adopters of the sport, younger players are quickly taking to the unique elements and competitiveness of the sport. This is a rare sport where young and old can compete as speed and strength are not the only strategies to employ on the road to becoming a champion. The social elements mix with exercise and the positive effects of the game combine to create a lifestyle sport.

Donnie Schwake says once people try playing the game a couple of times, they are hooked and tend to start playing 2-3 times per week.

“It changed my dad’s life for the better and that really drew me to it. Now, my job is as a pro at Toscana Country Club teaching the game to beginners. They get to enjoy the sport I’ve fallen in love with,” says the 5-time National Champion.

Last Saturday, Schwake added another win to his resume as he won the 35+ Nationals. He says the tournament has been fantastic and will be a major boost for the sport. “Honestly, it feels good to have people attend and watch our team play. And to come through in the end (as winners) on the grandest stage of the sport, feels incredible!”

The Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championship runs through Nov. 11th at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. More info can be found: usapickleballnationalchampionships. com

REAL ESTATE

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BY BRUCE CATHCART

IS THE “HOUSING BUBBLE II” GETTING READY TO BURST?

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ith the sweep of a witch’s broom and just like that Halloween and the month of October 2018 are behind us. It was 31 days of near perfect weather for enjoying all that the desert has to offer and to prepare for the annual return of our beloved snowbirds who come from all parts of the world with a joyful enthusiasm that reminds us all just how lucky we are to make the Coachella Valley our home. Of course they also bring with them those wonderful tourist dollars that keep our local economy going along with increased traffic and sometimes questionable driving skills!

By the time this article goes to press the midterm elections should be over and with them the barrage of negative campaign ads and misleading news items designed to favor one political party over the other. Each year the preelection anxiety seems to get worse paralyzing home buyers and sellers into inaction and causing market sales to dip. California housing sales data from the month of September 2018 showed that this year’s number of housing sales has dropped as much as 18% when compared to September 2017 sales. This one piece of sales data became the subject of numerous news casts, articles and blogs about how the Real Estate Housing Bubble II is getting ready to burst.

In this week’s article I will try and make some sense of the statistics and sales data to see if there is any truth to these dire predictions about the impending burst of the Housing Bubble II. But before I get to that, let’s take a look at the housing sales data for the month of October and see how our own real estate sales market here in the Coachella Valley is doing.

According to the Desert Area MLS as of 11/1/18 there were 766 pending transactions (homes that went into escrow) of residential properties here in the Coachella Valley in the month of October. That follows our seasonal pattern of being back up from the 646 pendings in the previous month (September). In September there were 708 solds (closed escrows) and again, following our seasonal sales pattern, we were back up in October with 756 solds, which by the way is actually higher than the 742 homes sold in October 2017! Once again, October’s sales were able to maintain our lead over last year’s sales with our year to date solds for 2018 at 8,939 compared to last year’s total sales of 8,881. These statistics show that the Coachella Valley real estate market is NOT going the same way that most California real estate markets are now trending with fewer sales than the year before. Looking specifically at the Coachella Valley September sold statistics, we actually showed a 6% gain when compared to number of homes sold in September of 2017!

This month our inventory of homes for sale went up again with 3138 homes available on November 1, 2018 compared to 2,839 homes available on October 1, 2018. Last year at this time we had 3,601 homes available for sale. This increase in inventory is seasonal and expected and it is closing the gap between our inventory of homes available for sale at this time of year when compared to last year’s inventory of homes for sale. Just a reminder here, last year’s housing sales and dollar volume was the Coachella Valley’s BEST YEAR since 2005-6 and 2018 is still on track to beat last year’s numbers!

Take a 40 year old Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UCI and add 36 years as a full time real estate agent/broker here in the Coachella Valley and you are bound to get an opinion that runs contrary to the sensationalized headlines in the media… especially when it comes to real

estate matters. When we were in the depths of the “great recession” the self-proclaimed experts in the media told everyone that it was the worst time to buy real estate when in fact it was the absolute BEST time to buy real estate. Now with a robust economy, as close to zero unemployment as this nation will likely ever see, interest rates averaging 4.83% (40% lower than the 45 year average interest rate according to Wells Fargo), and based upon one month’s sales data a typical recent headline read, “In California, Home Sales Are Plunging Like it is 2008 All Over Again” (ZeroHedge.com). The implication of which is that the Housing Bubble II is ready to burst and that now is NOT a good time to buy or invest in real estate. I disagree. Barring a “black swan” event, there is no reason to believe that a real estate housing bubble even exists at this time let alone is preparing to burst.

It is true that several California real estate markets have over-heated; specifically these markets include Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Orange County. All of these are large, affluent, desirable areas where demand for housing has driven prices far beyond the former highs set in 2006 and people have paid ridiculously high prices for housing. As prices continue to increase and with the Federal Reserve aggressively raising interest rates demand eventually begins to fall and as this happens the number of sales decreases and the amount of inventory increases. At this point the prices start to come back down. This is Econ 101 and in laymen terms, the over-heated market “cools down”. How is this different than the burst of housing bubble I? For one thing the “heart beat” loans, 1% interest only, deferred interest and reset loans accompanied by “predatory” lending were eliminated over 10 years ago. Homeowners actually had to qualify to purchase the homes they now own mostly with fixed rate mortgages at historically low interest rates. And I think I mentioned that anyone who wants a job can find one so while there will always be foreclosures due to circumstances beyond a homeowner’s control, the odds are against another catastrophic event taking place like in 2007-8. This is a traditional or “normal” market. It has been so long since we last experienced one like it that it appears that only we old guys can remember how it actually works!

For now those of us lucky enough to live and work in the Coachella Valley are experiencing one of the best years in the last 13. Our housing prices still have not fully reached the highs we set back in 2005-6 and our inventory is keeping pace with our sales. If you are ready and able to purchase a home here in the Coachella Valley do not be misled by dire predictions of a bursting Housing Bubble II. Get with your trusted real estate professional and let them help you realize your real estate goals and dreams while you still can.

Join me each month this year as we keep a close eye on our Coachella Valley real estate market. If you have a real estate question or concerns please email me at the address below.

Bruce Cathcart is the Broker/Co-Owner of La Quinta Palms Realty, “Your Friendly Professionals” and can be reached by email at or visit his website at www.laquintapalmsrealty.com.

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MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

SETBACKS ARE SETUPS

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n life we are challenged with tests and passing them is a part of never giving up. Without trials and tribulations we would not prosper. I am certain you’ve had circumstances you didn’t believe you could surmount. Yet, as time passed you were able to see the light at the end of tunnel.

Just when you think you cannot tolerate much more, a ray of sunshine peeks through.

There are allocated tests in our life so we may be mentally and physically stronger in our daily lives. We’ve all seen and experienced some dark moments in our lives. Reflecting on my trials there isn’t one experience I would alter.

In fact, I am grateful for my hardships. I’ve been able to recognize what I could endure.

Plus, I never capitulated. I always keep in mind there is an end to every beginning.

If you were exposed to something, you are meant to go through it. Most of us have goals.

While trying to achieve your aspirations you’ll have a few bumps along the way. Keep in mind anything worthwhile will require you to work.

Without the hurdles you may not appreciate the end result as well.

Admit you’ve looked at one or more people in your life and wish you had what they possessed. As an entrepreneur and having a network of other like-minded people in my life each of us share our thoughts with one another. Each person with any kind of success, at one time or another has felt as though they

couldn’t keep going if something didn’t give a little. Entrepreneurs are tested constantly.

With each tests we are able to progress. Once we learn a lesson the next task doesn’t seem as daunting. During moments of stress we revert to form.

Here are few suggestions to keep in mind while you work through difficult moments. *This to shall pass. Nothing lasts forever.

There is always an ending. *You are meant to experience your hardship so you may be prepared for the chapter. *Do not throw a pity party for yourself. *Be excited about what you’ll learn and how you can prosper from your experience. *Don’t be shy about talking to others or asking for their help. *Take time for yourself. *Ask yourself how your tribulations can positively affect you in the future. *Be of assistance to someone else if you see him/her in a similar situation.

Just as one challenge ends another may commence. Be prepared to dive in and conquer. Your previous life accounts have already prepared you for what is on the horizon. You can surmount all difficulties. Trust there is a special plan for your life.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com & bronwynison.com YOGA ON DEMAND (760)564-YOGA

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of November 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In 1994, Aries pop diva Mariah Carey collaborated with an associate to write the song “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” It took them 15 minutes to finish it. Since then it has generated $60 million in royalties. I wish I could unconditionally predict that you, too, will efficiently spawn a valuable creation sometime soon. Current planetary alignments do indeed suggest that such a development is more possible than usual. But because I tend to be conservative in my prophecies, I won’t guarantee anything close to the $60-million figure. In fact, your reward may be more spiritual in nature than financial.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): An interactive post at Reddit.com asked readers to write about “the most underrated feeling of all time.” One person said, “When you change the sheets on your bed.”

Another extolled “the feeling that comes when you pay all your bills and you’ve still got money in the bank.” Others said, “dancing under the rain,” “physical contact like a pat on the back when you’re really touch starved,” and “listening to a song for the first time and it’s so good you just can’t stop smiling.”

I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I suspect that the next two weeks will bring you a flood of these pleasurable underrated feelings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Beer makes you feel the way you ought to feel without beer,” wrote Gemini author Henry Lawson. Do you have any methods for making yourself feel like you’ve drunk a few beers that don’t involve drinking a few beers?

If not, I highly recommend that you find at least one.

It will be especially important in the coming weeks for you to have a way to alter, expand, or purify your consciousness without relying on literal intoxicants or drugs. The goal: to leave your groove before it devolves into a rut.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Study the following five failed predictions. (1) “There is no likelihood man can ever tap the power of the atom.”-Robert Miliham, Nobel Laureate in Physics, 1923. (2) “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication.

The device is inherently of no value to us.” -Western Union internal memo, 1876. (3) “Rail travel at high speeds is not possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asphyxia.” –Dionysius Lardner, scientist, 1830. (4) “There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home.”-Ken Olson, president of Digital Equipment Corporation, 1977. (5) “Most Cancerians will never overcome their tendencies toward hypersensitivity, procrastination, and fear of success.”-Lanira Kentsler, astrologer, 2018. (P.S. What you do in the next 12 months could go a long way toward permanently refuting the last prediction.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): German scientists have created cochlear implants for gerbils that have been genetically modified, enabling the creatures to “listen” to light. The researchers’ work is ultimately dedicated to finding ways to improve the lives of people with hearing impairments. What might be the equivalent of you gaining the power to “hear light”? I understand that you might resist thinking this way. “That makes no sense,” you may protest, or “There’s no practical value in fantasizing about such an impossibility.” But I hope you’ll make the effort anyway. In my view, stretching your imagination past its limits is the healing you need most right now. I also think that doing so will turn out to be unexpectedly practical.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here’s useful wisdom from the poet Rumi. “Our defects are the ways that glory gets manifested,” he said. “Keep looking at the bandaged place. That’s where the light enters you.”

Playwright Harrison David Rivers interprets Rumi’s words to mean, “Don’t look away from your pain, don’t disengage from it, because that pain is the source of your power.” I think these perspectives are just what you need to meditate on, Virgo. To promote even more healing in you, I’ll add a further clue from poet Anna Kamienska: “Where your pain is, there your heart lies also.” (P.S. Rumi is translated

by Coleman Barks; Kamienska by Clare Cavanagh.)

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Artist David Hockney is proud of how undemanding he is toward his friends and associates. “People tell me they open my e-mails first,” he says, “because they aren’t demands and you don’t need to reply. They’re simply for pleasure.” He also enjoys giving regular small gifts. “I draw flowers every day and send them to my friends so they get fresh blooms.” Hockney seems to share the perspective expressed by author Gail Godwin, who writes, “How easy it was to make people happy, when you didn’t want or need anything from them.”

In accordance with astrological omens, Libra, I suggest you have fun employing these approaches in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I am not currently a wanderer or voyager or entrepreneur or swashbuckler. But at other times in my life, I have had extensive experience with those roles. So I know secrets about how and why to be a wanderer and voyager and entrepreneur and swashbuckler.

And it’s clear to me that in the coming weeks you could benefit in unforeseen ways from researching and embodying the roles of curious wanderer and brave voyager and savvy entrepreneur and prudent swashbuckler.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “The best thing one can do when it is raining is let it rain.”

That brilliant formulation came from poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Does it seem so obvious as to not need mentioning? Bear with me while I draw further meaning from it, and suggest you use it as an inspiring metaphor in the coming weeks. When it rains, Sagittarius, let it rain; don’t waste time and emotional energy complaining about the rain.

Don’t indulge in fruitless fantasizing about how you might stop the rain and how you’d love to stop the rain. In fact, please refrain from defining the rain as a negative event, because after all, it is perfectly natural, and is in fact crucial for making the crops grow and replenishing our water supply. (P.S. Your metaphorical “rain” will be equally useful.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Every true love and friendship is a story of unexpected transformation,” writes activist and author Elif Shafak. “If we are the same person before and after we loved, that means we haven’t loved enough.”

I bring this to your attention because you’re in a phase when your close alliances should be activating healing changes in your life. If for some reason your alliances are not yet awash in the exciting emotions of redemption and reinvention, get started on instigating experimental acts of intimacy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I suspect you will be an especially arousing influence in the coming weeks.

You may also be inspiring and disorienting, with unpredictable results. How many transformations will you unleash? How many expectations will you dismantle? How many creative disruptions will you induce in the midst of the daily grind? I hesitate to underestimate the messy beauty you’ll stir up or the rambunctious gossip you’ll provoke. In any case, I plan to be richly amused by your exploits, and I hope everyone else will be, as well. For best results, I will pray to the Goddess of Productive Fun, begging Her to ensure that the commotions and uproars you catalyze will be in service to love and kindness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson wasn’t always a wild and crazy writer. Early in his career he made an effort to compose respectable, measured prose. When he finally gave up on that project and decided he could “get away with” a more uninhibited style, he described it as being “like falling down an elevator shaft and landing in a pool full of mermaids.” I foresee a metaphorically comparable development in your future, Pisces.

Homework: When they say “Be yourself,” which self do they mean? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.

---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

FROM PASSION TO PROFIT

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s a career coach, I sometimes hear clients verbalize what they perceive as a pipe dream. You know, it’s that wistful fantasy about converting passion into dollars. Sound familiar? At the end of the day working at a mediocre job you find yourself wishing you could sell your art for profit, crank out mystery novels, or strike out on your own as an entrepreneur and open a dance studio.

I can tell you why that’s not happening. You don’t believe it’s possible. You still think it’s just a dream.

Want to grab the brass ring? Take a deep breath and listen up. If you stop cluttering your mind with multiple reasons why it won’t work , you could have a shot at turning passion into profit. Where to begin? Study the experts.

Any chance you’re kicking back at Starbucks while reading this article? Whether you are, or not, ponder this reality. Howard Schultz, a kid from the Bayview projects in Brooklyn left his sales job at Xerox to become general manager of Hammarplast, a Swedish manufacturer of drip coffee. During that time, he stumbled across a fledgling coffee-been shop in Seattle called Starbucks. You know the rest of the story.

Not a Cinderella fairy tale. The making (and in his case, remaking) of the Starbucks empire took guts, risk, hard work, and a strong belief.

Just in case you’re having a pity-party over

never getting a break, consider the story of a woman named Liz Murray. Now a successful author and motivational speaker, Liz’s journey took her from homeless to Harvard. Murray’s childhood began with two drug-addicted parents, who both contracted HIV. She became homeless at the age of 15 when her mother died of AIDS and her father moved to a shelter.

Liz was awarded a New York Times scholarship for needy students and accepted into Harvard University. She is now a sought after speaker appearing at high-profile events alongside such people as the Dalai Lama. Obviously the founder of Manifest Living, a company helping others overcome adversity, and the author of “Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard,” carved out her own good breaks through sheer grit and came out on top.

Ready to reconsider success being beyond your reach? I thought so. If you need more inspiration, read the memoir Murray penned or get a copy Schultz’s wisdom sharing book “Pour Your Heart Into It: How Starbucks Built a Company One Cup at a Time.” These role models started from the bottom rung and you can too!

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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BY LYNNE TUCKER

MULTNOMAH FALLS COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON

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he Columbia River Gorge draws visitors from all over the world with its commanding vistas, abundant wildlife, and majestic forests. The towering cliffs that form the Gorge create the backdrop for the Magnificent Multnomah Falls. This natural wonder attracts approximately 2.5 million visitors per year, ranking Multnomah Falls as Oregon’s #1 visited natural attraction.

The trail is open to the Benson Bridge as well as the plaza and lower viewing platform, offering a stunning view of Multnomah Falls.

Multnomah Falls plummets 620 feet in two major steps. The upper fall plunging 542 feet the lower fall 69 feet distinguishing Multnomah Falls as the highest waterfall in the state of Oregon and second highest in the nation. The water flowing over Multnomah Falls water is supplied by natural underground springs that originate on Larch Mountain. In springtime, snowmelt additionally supplies the falls, greatly increasing the flow, width and intensity of the falls’ powerful roaring sound.

Lumber baron and philanthropist, Simon Benson donated the land that the falls sat upon, and funding for construction of the

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Benson Bridge. The bridge, constructed in 1914, allows visitors to cross over the lower falls and continue their paved trail journey to the viewing platform at the top.

The platform offers dynamic views of the waterfall, Multnomah Falls Lodge, grounds, and the Columbia River Gorge. Benson also donated additional land that included Wahkeena Falls to the West.

For more information visit: oregon.com/ attractions/multnomah_falls Lynne Tucker Travel Writer and Photo Journalist base in Palm Desert, CA

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