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THE REINVENTION OF JIMI FITZ
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CONTENTS jimi Fitz & Friends at McCallum.......... 3 Theatre- Priscilla Queen of the Desert... 5 Empire Polo Club................................. 6 GCV Small Business Week Expo.......... 6 PS International Animation Fest........ 7 Wyld Womxn........................................ 7 Alabama at Fantasy Springs............... 8 Valley Rhythms - Danny Pezzin.......... 8 PS Women's Jazz Festival.................... 9 Backstage Jazz- Jazz at the Gallery.... 9 Consider This - Foo FIghters.............. 10 Art Scene - Tools For Tomorrow........ 11 Pet Place............................................. 12 The Vino Voice ................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife....................... 14 Pampered Palate - Dragon Sushi...... 16 Screeners ........................................... 18 Book Review ...................................... 19 Safety Tips ..........................................19 Real Estate.......................................... 20 Haddon Libby.................................... 21 Dale Gribow....................................... 21 Sports Scene...................................... 22 Cannabis Corner................................ 22 Free Will Astrology............................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit........................... 23 Beauty with Dr. Maria Lombardo..... 24 Life & Career Coach............................ 24
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rom his globally popular MTV music video for “AUDIO/VIDEO” to talent agent and concert producer who worked with Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings to television producer who worked with Kenny Rogers, Etta James, The Greg Allman Band and Howard Stern to current beloved radio show host of CV 104.3 FM’s ‘FITZ In The Morning’ to his long-running and well received ‘Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum Series,’ jimi ‘FITZ’ Fitzgerald is clearly the Commander and Chief of the Coachella Valley! He’s also composed original music with notable producers like Ronnie King of Chateau Relaxo Studios (2Pac, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, The Offspring) and Lewis Richards of 17th Street Records (Dirty Heads, Sublime). Now FITZ returns to his CBGB roots as rock and roll front man with FAULTS OF ANDREAS, the new band featuring long time desert players, Jimmy Palmer on guitar, Charlie Ellis on bass and Jeff Bowman on drums. Coachella Valley Weekly sat down with FITZ for a little Q & A. CVW: FAULTS OF ANDREAS is a kickass ensemble of desert musicians! What do you want your fans to know about this killer band & your mission? FITZ: “Exactly that! They are a killer band and I want the fans to know just how much I enjoy playing with my FAULT brothers. There’s an energy when we come together that I really can’t explain and the love and respect among us certainly adds to the pleasure of making music with talented friends. I hope the mission of any band is to make great music, spread great vibes, have fun, keep growing and build a loyal following; that’s definitely the FOA mission.
FOA is its own unique brand of rock music mixing original material with some favorite classic rock. I’m looking forward to our ‘San Andreas Fault Tour’ plans and the FOA EP.” CVW: How do you feel about each band member? FITZ: “Jimmy Palmer is a ‘Rock Star’ guitarist on stage and the most respectful down to earth person off-stage. He’s a one of a kind craftsman in his luthier career. He’s spiritual, centered and giving in life and he’s a cherished member of our band. Jeff Bowman is a lyrical, tasty drummer whose power on the skins is mesmerizing to watch. He’s the band’s timekeeper who
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walks softly and wields big powerful sticks! Charlie Ellis is a positive bright light and so much fun to rehearse and perform with. I can count on him to lay down that perfect bass line and punctuation. Since Jimmy, Jeff and Charlie have all grown up together I feel very special being admitted into their musical club.” CVW: The big second annual ‘FITZ AND FRIENDS’ show is coming up quickly on November 17th at the McCallum Theatre. How are you feeling about the show and what can we expect different from last year’s event? FITZ: “I feel exhilarated by what we’re working on for this year’s concert. It’s going to be very different from last year starting with the fact that it’s not a Christmas show. I will be hosting and performing with my friends doing what we all do best and that means a night of rock, blues and jazz. A night when some of the valley’s best musicians will come together like never before doing music they’re known for and some popular covers. Everyone is as energized as I am so this will be a very interactive, collaborative night. It will also be the debut of our new band FOA to the McCallum audience and what a great stage for a debut! It was an amazing feeling for all of us on stage last year to see our local community come together to support this event and bring the love with them. Last year’s response was incredible but I truly believe that this year the audience will feed off the energy on stage even more. That is what we are all hoping to deliver to them on November 17th.” You have a great album with jimi FITZ. What’s been the response to your newest album No Easy Way Out? FITZ: “First of all, the song, ‘Go On,’ from my self-titled record, has scored a placement in the movie and soundtrack for the ASG continue to page 5
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Entertainment motion picture Bordercross starring Lorenzo Lamas and Danny Trejo. It will be released this December. A big shout-out to my music brother and the desert’s own Ronnie King, who is ASG Entertainment’s Music Supervisor, for making the recommendation. The response to my new record No Easy Way Out has been really exciting. The title track seems to be getting its footing and we’re thrilled it’s connecting with so many. We just got featured as ‘Trending New Music’ in the trade publication POP Music 100. Any chart action is always a thrill. I’ll be performing three to four original ‘jimi FITZ’ songs with FOA on the 17th at the McCallum and though we will continue to play some of my material we are also writing new songs together. Musicians create and right now I am performing and creating with FOA. It’s the most fun I’ve had making music in a band since I was a teenager.” CVW: You continue to revitalize yourself and create a new dimension in your career. Are you conscious of your moves or are you just following your heart? In other words, is there a vision for your career or is there a divine force leading the way? FITZ: “I am someone who definitely believes there is opportunity all around, you just need to be able to see it; so I look. When I see an opportunity I want to go for it, it’s just who I am. Sometimes it seems to fit perfectly with what is currently on my plate and other times it may be a bit out of the box but it may excite me and I still want to go for it. So is there a divine force
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leading the way? Most definitely! And for the past 31 years right beside that divine force has been my wife, WJ Rene, the Virgo, a detailed logical thinker who listens to my heart and helps me plan the vision. I have been blessed with a great partnership and together we get prepared and put in the hard work it takes to get things done. If you asked me what I was going to be when I was 17 I would have replied, ‘a rock star’ and that dream has never died. So although I never dreamed I would wear so many hats in my career, I am extremely grateful that my path has always been firmly placed in the entertainment business, an industry I know and love and one that allows me to still create and perform music.” CVW: How is it going with 104.3 and your involvement with local artists? To me, it seems that you are on the leading edge of creating a platform for local artists that no one else is doing. FITZ: “Yes, I am and isn’t it fantastic? CV104.3 is doing great! CV stands for the Coachella Valley and it was always our intent to focus on serving our local community. Just like it used to be when you owned a mom and pop radio station. When it comes to being a radio broadcaster I am blessed beyond words. I actually get to do a real, live, local morning show. Wow! What a breath of fresh air. I truly feel like ‘The Last DJ’ in Tom Petty’s song where I get to say what I want to say and play what I want to play. My intent from the start was to focus much needed attention on our desert charities and showcase world class
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musicians who call the valley home. Renova Solar stepped up to the plate to sponsor our spotlight on local musicians since they too have a firm commitment to our local community. The owner of the station understands my brand and the connection I have built with my listeners after all these years and he allows me to break format in the mornings and do a show that is relevant to the day. I am so grateful.” FITZ is undoubtedly in a class by himself. He is meticulous in all that he does and he persistently presents to his audience a magnificent production that has been judiciously formulated. He holds himself accountable and is sincere in his approach
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to music and those who perform it. After all these years he continues to abide by his self-determination, values and standards. “You ride the wave but you ask any artist who’s been in the limelight. The spotlight comes and the spotlight goes. The name of the game is how do you continue on as a musician with a love of music? How do you carry on for the right reasons and not get caught up in that particular moment in time?” stated FITZ. You can bet FITZ will continue to live by his words. jimifitz.com faultsofandreas.com www.cv1043.com mccallumtheatre.com
DATES ADDED! PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT AT PALM CANYON THEATRE THEATRE
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he Palm Canyon Theatre has extended the run of Priscilla Queen of the Desert! Before the cult favorite even opened in Palm Springs, four shows were sold out, so additional dates were added – November 17, 18 and 19. The show is now running for four weeks: October 27-November 19. Based on the 1994 hit movie, The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, the musical is the heartwarming adventure of three friends, who agree to take their drag show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard an old tour bus they name “Priscilla,” each searching for something they may not even realize. The adventures begin when Anthony “Tick” Belrose (A.K.A. Mitzi Mitosis), played by Nicholas Sloan, receives a call from his wife, Marion. The two are separated, on the account of his homosexuality. However, Marion advises Tick that it’s time he meets his 8-year-old son. Without revealing the real purpose of the trip to a resort in Alice Springs, Tick asks two friends to join him. Bernadette Bassinger, played by Ron Coronado, is a transgender woman who, in her younger years, was a popular performer in Paris. Adam Whitely (A.K.A. Felicia Jollygoodfellow), played by Anthony Nannini, is a drag queen with an over-the-top style, which Bernadette finds irritating. Nannini is also the show’s choreographer. Scott Smith is directing.
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The show features popular songs including “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “Finally,” “Boogie Wonderland,” “Go West,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “I Love The Nightlife,” and many more. The lead actors perform some songs, others are belted out by dynamic “Divas,” Allegra Angelo, Sarah Hagar-Cox and Amber Mora, while in popular drag queen fashion, the men lip synch. Steven Smith is the show’s musical director, who will lead the show with a live trio. Priscilla Queen of the Desert debuted on
Broadway in 2011, where it won the Tony Award for Best Costume Design. These iconic designs are being recreated – with personal touches – by PCT’s resident costumer Derik Shopinski along with Mat Tucker. Designer Allan Jensen is creating “Priscilla,” a 16-foot bus that will move, spin and light up, along with other elements of the show’s vibrant set. Lighting designs are by J.W. Layne, co-artistic director of PCT, who will utilize a new lighting system this season,
courtesy of the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. Also new: two air conditioning units, purchased with funds raised through a recent Go Fund Me campaign and installed by Blair Heating and Air. Priscilla Queen of the Desert opens at the Palm Canyon Theatre on Friday, October 27, and runs through Sunday, November 19. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32-$36. For tickets or more information, call the Palm Canyon Theatre Box Office at 760-3235123 or order online: PalmCanyonTheatre. org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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EMPIRE POLO CLUB ANNOUNCES OPENING DAY AND THE 2018 POLO SEASON SCHEDULE
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mpire Polo Club is pleased to announce their 2018 Polo Season schedule, which begins Sunday, December 31st and continues through April 1st, 2018. Sunday Polo kicks off on with a soft opening on Sunday, December 31st with two featured matches, one at 12:00 noon and the second at 2:00 p.m. The official “Opening Day & Hat Day” at Empire Polo Club is scheduled for Sunday, January 7th, 2018. What’s New This Season? Spectators will enjoy upgraded and expanded VIP seating this season. Decorative stone has been installed on the terraces along with additional shaded seating areas. The lunch menu has been updated and will offer a variety of savory selections. On Sunday, Dec. 31st, the “soft opening” of Sunday Polo launches the 2018 Season with a champagne brunch in the VIP area. Bottomless mimosas and a robust buffet will be offered, featuring an omelet station, a carving station, a variety of fresh seasonal salads and desserts. Reservations are required for New Year’s Eve Brunch. Contact 760-393-7298 to make a brunch reservation. Sunday Polo - Sunday Polo games are scheduled every week from December 31st through April 1st, 2018. Sunday Polo games are at 12 noon and 2 p.m. The polo club will be closed on Sunday, January 14th and again on Sunday, March 4th. General Admission is FREE with a $20 parking fee for all Sunday afternoon polo games. Tailgaters are welcome; space along the sidelines
is available on a first come, first served basis. Bleacher seating is also available in the General Admission area. Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and beverages into the General Admission area. Food and beverage service is also available for purchase. VIP Admission is $30 per person and includes parking, VIP seating and a complimentary Champagne Divot Stomp. The VIP seating area is located in front of the Olympic-peaked tents on the west side of the main polo field and offers field-side covered seating. Spectators can also watch Sunday football games while enjoying polo at the VIP Sports Lounge and Bar, located adjacent to the VIP seating area. The Sports Lounge offers viewers three flat screens featuring Sunday football games and other popular sports. Reservations for VIP seating are highly recommended. Food and beverage service is available onsite during Sunday matches. For VIP reservations or group rates please call 760-3937298 or email tonyschieffer@empirepolo.com. No outside food or beverages are allowed in the VIP area. The entrance for Sunday games is on Ave. 50 between Monroe St. and Madison St. Friday Night Polo - Empire Polo Club offers Friday night “Polo Under The Lights” on select dates in February and March. Admission, tailgating and parking are free on Friday nights. Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and beverages to this event. If you plan to tailgate, be sure to arrive early
to get a good spot. Bleacher seating is also available. There is beverage service onsite during the Friday night games. The entrance for Friday night games is on Ave. 50 between Monroe St. & Madison St. 2018 Friday Night “Polo Under the Lights” Game Schedule: 5:30 PM Friday, February 9th 5:30 PM Friday, February 23rd 6:30 PM Friday, March 16th 6:30 PM Friday, March 30th • Admission and parking are free on Friday nights. There isn’t any VIP seating on Fridays, so all parking and tailgating are on a first come, first served basis. • Outside food and beverages are allowed (bring a picnic and tailgate) • Beverage service is available on the east side of the field • Bring chairs and blankets • Tailgating spots are available on a first come, first served basis • Permanent restrooms are available at the field • Dogs are welcome on a leash What to Wear? This is the one of the most frequently asked questions by spectators. We suggest “hats and flats,” as heels sink in the grass and the sun is always shining here in the desert. Polo is a casual affair at Empire Polo Club, so please wear whatever you feel comfortable in. You will see spectators wearing everything from shorts, jeans and flip-flops to sundresses, khakis and button-down shirts. If you plan to attend a Friday night “Polo Under The Lights” game, dress warmly. Why Watch Polo? It’s a great way to spend your Sunday afternoon. Imagine sitting fieldside, overlooking a series of immaculate polo fields surrounded by majestic mountains in the distance, while watching one of the fastest team sports on earth. Polo is never boring. Eight players travel at speeds up to 30 miles per hour while riding-off other players, hooking their opponent’s mallets
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and hitting the ball at full speed. It’s a great spectator sport and general admission is FREE. You can’t beat that! Directions - The entrance for polo games is on Ave. 50 between Madison St. and Monroe St. Polo Entrance - From Interstate 10 take the Monroe St. exit. Head south on Monroe St. Take a right on Ave. 50 and you will see the Empire entrance gates on the left side of the road. Use the middle gate for tailgating access and General Admission parking. If you are a cabana holder, have VIP reservations for a table or if you are part of a group with reservations, use the third gate to access the VIP parking area. For Friday night games use the middle gate on Ave. 50 to access tailgating on both sides of Field 3. There are no VIP seats for Friday night games. About Empire Polo Club - Established in 1987, Empire Polo Club is one of the largest and most beautiful polo clubs in the country. Empire Polo Club’s facilities include 12 polo fields, stabling for more than 500 horses and an indoor arena and polo school. Empire hosts polo tournaments for all levels of play. About Polo - Empire Polo Club is a worldclass, international polo club. Players from Canada, Mexico, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, France, Germany, England and other countries travel to the desert to play polo at Empire Polo Club. Players’ ages range from young up-and-comers in their early teens to practiced seniors in their sixties. Polo is a pro-am sport and co-ed. Men and women compete together on teams that are handicapped by the total sum of its players’ handicaps. Each player has a handicap, similar to golf. Handicaps range from -2 to 10, with 10 being the best in the world. Teams compete in tournaments that are categorized by handicap level. Empire Polo Club Contact Information 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio, CA 92201 www.EmpirePolo.com VIP& Group Reservations: 760-393-7298
REGIONAL MIXER, EXPO, AND TASTING EVENT AT THE FANTASY SPRINGS SPECIAL EVENT CENTER EVENTS
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he Coachella Valley is having its own small business week this month, starting with a Regional Mixer, Expo, and Tasting event on November 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fantasy Springs Special Event Center. According to Katie Stice, Regional President, East of Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, organizer of the Expo, this inaugural event was specifically crafted to benefit the Coachella Valley economy. “There is an annual Small Business Week for the nation that takes place typically in May but the timing of that doesn’t work for the Coachella Valley, just because our season is ending in May,” she says. “We really wanted to start our own Small Business Week at the start of season… we’re really hoping that every November we can start a Small Business Week for the Coachella Valley, bring awareness and attention and thoughtfulness towards shopping small and shopping local, really highlighting our local small businesses that week.” Small Business Week will conclude with Small Business Saturday, which is a national event. The event will be extremely varied and will feature many of the valley’s businesses and restaurants. “The Expo will have well over 100 exhibitors there… it’s also our regional mixer for
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that month so it’s going to be a lot of business to business networking happening there and it’s also a tasting because 10 to 12 of the exhibitor booths that will be there will be local restaurants serving out different tastings,” Stice says. “One of the ideas behind the event is to really highlight the treasures in the Coachella Valley that really make the desert special.” There will also be activities put together by local organizations for attendees to participate in. “It’s really meant to be a very interactive expo… CareerBuilder Challenge will be there with a putting green, they’ll have the Bob Hope cart there, Escape Room Palm Springs will be there with some really fun challenges… there will be a cooking demo… it’ll be a really energetic and interactive group.” Stice says. In addition, Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG) is going to display a CV Link experience that will be a large exhibit that will allow attendees to experience what CV Link would be like. The showroom will also include three themed villages by Desert Valley Builders Association (DVBA); Aging Community Team (ACT 1), a medical nonprofit; and Business Networking International (BNI). Stice hopes that the event attracts a diverse
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audience and is confident that as attendees peruse the booths, they’ll come across businesses that they already frequent or that they recognize as unique to the Coachella Valley and will be excited to be able to speak with the owner. She emphasizes that the Expo will help both the public and business owners familiarize themselves with local businesses and organizations or catch up with community members they’re already aware of. The importance of supporting the local economy is the main message of the Expo, with Stice saying, “Local business owners spend their money locally, they send their kids to our schools… they are donating back to our nonprofit organizations, they’re invested in our community. So by shopping local and
shopping small, it’s really strengthening our local economy. We want to celebrate that and support those local businesses. By shopping local… you’re helping people keep their jobs, your neighbor, your friend.” The event will also “have a business resource area for our business community” which will include Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP), East Valley Coalition, and Rotary Group. “I highly encourage the managers and CEOs to bring some of their emerging leaders from their offices out to really start to get a good idea of who makes up our strong business community.” The Expo also boasts Desert Insurance Solutions as the title sponsor. “To have another small, locally owned business step up to be the title sponsor of the event is really special in my eyes. I love the fact that this event is created for the community by the community,” Stice says. Small Business Week will also include a television campaign in which local business owners talk about how many local residents they employ. Tickets to the Expo, Mixer, and Tasting are $5 and include all parts of the event and entry in a raffle for a cruise for two. For tickets or more information visit gcvcc.org.
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EVENTS 1ST ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY BOO2BULLYING ON NOVEMBER 9TH - 11TH TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON WWW.PSIAF.ORG
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his fun family event will feature screenings of more than 34 categories, 300 short and 6 full length films from 103 countries over three days. Films from Cannes, Annecy, Sundance, and Tribeca as well as Oscar and Grammy winners will be presented in the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theater, Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School and the Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage. In addition to the screenings and a local animation competition, a full complement of panel discussions, seminars and social events will provide the forum for an estimated 400 attending filmmakers, directors, writers, visual artists and students from around the globe to showcase their work and celebrate Global Animation film making. Panels include: Thursday, November 9 Special programing at the Tolerance Education Center, Rancho Mirage 1pm screening of “Weeds” followed by “The Making of Weeds.” WEEDS is the story of a little Dandelion struggling to get from the dry, barren side of a driveway to the other side, where water is plentiful and the grass is greener. After watching neighboring weeds wilt and die, the dandelion faces a decision - take action or suffer the same fate. Weeds is also screening on Nov 10th at 4 PM at the Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum in the Best 3D Animated Drama Category November 9, Charlene Mosley and Tiffanie Mang, artists from “Loving Vincent.” November 10, Academy of Dream Awards, Conversation Panel with Dani Bowman, Joel Anderson & Project Passion. “Animation is a very difficult form of art and can take a great deal of time to create, if you’re disabled that challenge is magnified. PSIAF is absolutely honored to celebrate some of the talented animators, who despite their disabilities, have created incredible animated short films. We will be featuring these powerful shorts from The US, Slovakia, Sweden and the UK.” November 11, Conversation Panel with
Dreamworks and Sony animator, Wallace Colvard and Guests include Director, Producer Kevin Hudson, Sequence Supervisor at Walt Disney Paula Goldstein and Jinko Gotoh, producer of Finding Nemo. November 11, Chance Raspberry lead animator of “The Simpsons” with PSIAF Festival Director, Brian Hoff. Special appearance by Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon and Philanthropist Donna MacMillan to unveil their Cartoonied images by the artist. Children’s Animated Short Films: Being that kids are enthralled by animation, PSIAF plans to feature animated films geared towards kindergarteners and preschoolers. These fun and colorful films will hail from Chile, Romania, Argentina, Israel, Taiwan, France and The US. This special segment is specifically geared for these kids (5-10 years) to experience new and different ways of storytelling, as well as introducing them to animation from other countries, expanding their view of art around the world and many different cultures. LGBT Animated Shorts, are particularly special since they reach a younger audience who are still coping with coming out as Gay, Lesbian, Bi or Transgender. Relatively new are the LGBT animated short stories that inspire a new generation to feel they can be themselves and find acceptance even in schools where bullying and social acceptance remains a big issue. We’re honored to share these powerful animated films with a community that understands the larger struggle and the hope of a future where we can find love, acceptance and tolerance.” Animated Music Video Category: Since the inception of MTV some of the coolest songs have been told through animation, allowing for an unending world of creativity. Animation and music have long gone great together. In this category you will experience some of the years most celebrated music videos from around the world including Elton John’s 1972 version of Rocket Man which has gained a mass critical
acclaim. Prepare to be rocked! Elton John’s classic 1972 track finally has an official music video. Majid Adin and Stephen McNally bring you a film of urgent humanity and personal longing. It draws on Majid’s personal experience as a refugee after fleeing his native Iran, travelling across Europe, spending time in the infamous Calais jungle and successfully securing asylum here in the UK. This long-awaited official music was commissioned as part of THE CUT - a global competition in collaboration with YouTube to celebrate the 50 year hit- making partnership of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Majid’s treatment was chosen above entries from 50 different countries by a selection committee comprising illustrious talents Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins, Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg and PES. Rocket Man and the other two videos commissioned in the competition, for Bennie and the Jets & Tiny Dancer premiered at this year’s Cannes Film Festival 2017. “We have received more than 2,700 submissions in a variety of styles ranging from 2D, 3D, Stop Motion, Hand Drawn, Watercolor, Paper, Sand, Oil Painting, Abstract and Experimental,” according to Brian Neil Hoff, Director and Founder of the PSIAF and the Palm Springs High School Animation LAB, “Animation
‘THE NEW FEMINIST GAZE’ ALL-FEMALE ART SHOW AT SIMEON DEN GALLERY WELCOMES PROGRAMMING PARTNER WYLD WOMXN COLLECTIVE
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ll eyes will be on all-female art show ‘The New Feminist Gaze’ in January 2018 at Simeon Den Gallery, located at 68895 Perez Rd # I-27 in Cathedral City, CA. Curated by Simeon Den and Nalani Hernandez-Melo, the show explores the complexities of being a woman through the eyes of the current generation of Feminists and what it means to be a Feminist today. With a focus on women empowerment and education, Simeon Den Gallery has partnered
with local feminist creative collective Wyld Womxn to activate the space and feature related programming, discussions, and performances. Founded on June 1, 2016, Wyld Womxn is a Feminist Creative Collective based in the Coachella Valley comprised of women artists in various creative mediums. We believe in fostering creativity, wellness, community, social and political change. We empower women through arts and activism. Wyld
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Womxn provides a safe and inclusive space for women and people who identify as women to express and be themselves. “Wyld Womxn is proud to partner with Simeon Den Gallery,” says the feminist collective’s founder Michelle Castillo, “The collective resonates with the gallery’s values of highlighting diversity, intergenerational connectivity, and inclusivity which helps to bridge the gaps within the community.” The slate of programs will expand upon the art show theme, creating intersectional dialogue and offering dimensions through multiple creative disciplines. For more info: wyldwomxn.com. From the eclectic to the sublime, Simeon Den directs a non-traditional gallery and e-commerce enterprise that showcases his personal métier in the contemporary and temple arts. His contemporary art niche attends to the spiritual and transcendent
if a powerful form of art with the ability to educate, inform and inspire a new world of storytelling with unlimited possibilities. Our goal and passion with this new Festival is to celebrate amazing animated films, the talented artists and their teams from all over the world.” “Art is what binds us together and what prompts us to ask questions of ourselves and of others. As artists, we have the ability to challenge and transform the world and inspire a new way of thinking through various art mediums such as film making,” explains Dimitri Halkidis, Founder of Boo2Bullying, the nonprofit organization based in Palm Springs and Los Angeles, which seeks to promote understanding, engagement and unity against bullying and intolerance. Proceeds from the Palm Springs International Animation Festival will benefit Boo2Bullying’s School Programs, New Initiatives and Scholarships. WHEN & WHERE: Thursday and Friday November 9-10, at the Annenberg Theater; and Saturday, November 11, at the Richards Center, Palm Springs High School. Thursday. November 9 Special programing at the Tolerance Education Center, Rancho Mirage 1pm screening of “Weeds” followed by “The Making of Weeds”
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schools, the minimalist style, the Zen aesthetic, the figurative and whimsical influences, and the political and subversive beauty of LGBTQ expressions in art. The gallery also functions as a community building effort by hosting and offering classes and workshops in the Temple Arts—yoga, tai ch’I, meditation groups, sound bath sessions, a writers circle, feng shui services, bereavement group, Zen brush painting, and various performancebased activities including Butoh Dance and live improvised music making. For more info: simeondengallery.com. Save the Dates: Sat. Jan. 13th, 2018: Opening Reception – 6:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. Tue. Jan. 16th, 2018: Panel Discussion – 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Sun. Jan. 21st, 2018: Performances – 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Wed. Jan. 24th, 2018: Panel Discussion – 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. Sat. Jan. 27th, 2018: Mercado + Closing Reception – 2:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.
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COUNTRY SUPERSTARS ALABAMA BRINGING THEIR “SOUTHERN DRAWL TOUR” TO labama FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO IN NOVEMBER this point? is the band that changed
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everything by bringing Country music to the mainstream. They are the band that introduced rock-style guitars, lights, and pyrotechnics to the Country audience and they are bringing their “Southern Drawl Tour” to The Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The story of Alabama is a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields of Fort Payne, Alabama, Randy, Jeff and Teddy became international stars that went on to sell 73 million albums while changing the face and sound of Country music. In 1980 the band broke through with their first Top 20 hit “My Home’s In Alabama.” What followed was a string of hits like “Mountain Music,” “Born Country,” “Forever’s As Far As I’ll Go,” “(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You” and “If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have a Fiddle in the Band),” a run of success that is legendary in the history of Country music. Alabama released a new studio album called Southern Drawl in 2015, which landed them on the covers of USA Today, People Magazine, Rolling Stone and Country Weekly. Adding a new chapter to an already iconic legacy can be a little tricky, but the album skillfully walks the line between the fresh and
familiar, featuring a potent collection of songs for a new generation of Alabama lovers while also giving longtime fans plenty of reasons to rejoice. Critics and fans alike continue to shower Alabama with accolades. They were honored with the ACM Career Achievement Award at the Ryman Auditorium in 2016 and were awarded “Album Of The Year” at the 2015 Dove Awards for Angels Among Us. 40 years after their founding, Alabama is still going strong and they continue to roll on. From Publisher Tracy Dietlin: Teddy Gentry, bassist for Alabama took time from the road to answer a few questions for CV Weekly. CVW: You’ve won so many awards and received many accolades. What would you say has been the highlight of your career to
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Teddy Gentry: “Going into the Country Music Hall of Fame was probably the biggest moment for me.” CVW: You recently recorded your first Christmas album in 21 years. Can you tell us a little bit about that? TG: “Well, it started with writing a couple of new Christmas songs. Then our label, BMG, asked us if we wanted to record a Christmas album. We said we would be interested but it was contingent on finding great songs. And we felt like we did, so we went in and recorded this new record.” CVW: You also recently just performed for 5 living Presidents to raise money for the hurricane victims. Can you share about that experience? And what it means to you to give back? TG: “It was an incredibly opportunity, and also incredible to be able to have our photo with the 5 living Presidents. It was nice to be personally asked to perform on the show by President George Bush 41.” CVW: How do you keep it fresh singing the same hits that we the fans all >love over and over for all these years? TG: “Well, every night I tell myself that someone out there in the audience is seeing the band for the first time. And that’s the one opportunity I have to give it my best shot. I have found a different way to find a
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new move that helps keep the show and my playing fresh.” CVW: How do you feel the music business has changed since Alabama first started? TG: “The songs are still THE most important driving force in being successful. We were game changers when we came on the scene, and then Garth was a game changer when he came on the scene. It’s still about the music.” CVW: As the best-selling country band of all time what advice would you give up and coming bands? TG: “The songs are most important. IF you can find a better song than the one you wrote, then cut that song. Few people are great writers and also performers at the same time. Cutting the best song is the most important part of your career as an artist. And you also have to strive for your own identity. Don’t be a copy.” CVW: Anything your fans would be surprised to know about any of you? TG: “Several times a year, when I’m off the road with ALABAMA, I have offers to speak at Cattlemen’s Associations.” Tickets for the 8pm Alabama performance on Saturday, November 11, 2017 are on sale for $109, $89, $69 and $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
BY LOLA ROSSI
CD RELEASE PARTY WEEKEND FOR DENNY PEZZIN AT CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO RESTAURANT
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oin vocalist, guitarist and pianist, Denny Pezzin, celebrate the release of his new CD entitled, “Your Requests” this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Picasso Lounge at Chef George’s Picasso Restaurant, 40-100 Washington Street, Suite 125 in Bermuda Dunes. (760) 200-1768. The owners of this establishment, George and Lana Ristich, are excited to introduce three new items to their Bar Menu for the celebration. The new items are Rib Eye Steak Picasso Way; Grilled Salmon with Saffron Rice and Picasso Chicken; along with inviting guests to try a shot of an Eastern European favorite plum whiskey called Schlivoica. Born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Denny Pezzin was one of six children. He grew up listening to the coroners like; Frank Sinatra, Ed Ames, Vic Damone, and The Mills Brothers, but his influences also included The Beatles and his personal favorite, Elvis. His father enjoyed singing but didn’t show any real interest until after Pezzin started playing guitar at the age of thirteen. “My Dad put together a book of old songs like ‘Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue’ and taught them to me and then on Sunday night, we would all sit around and sing together, while I played the guitar; that went on for about 2 years.” What a fond family memory.
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He started performing when he was eighteen and became a favorite local entertainer. So popular, that when The Letterman came to perform in Toledo, they were told he was in the audience. “They called me up on the stage, put a guitar around my neck, and asked me to sing something and they would join in. I sang ‘And I Love You So’ by Perry Como and they came in on the chorus. It was just unbelievable. To this day, I remember it like it was yesterday.” He received a standing ovation and backstage, was given advice by Tony Butala to “stay in touch” but consider moving to Los Angeles. Three months later, in 1978, Pezzin decided to make the move to Los Angeles. Within three weeks, he started working in Santa Monica, Santa Ana and other venues in Los Angeles and Orange County. He also managed to perform at the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas for two years, where he opened for Sam Butera. While there, he was asked by Butala to join The Letterman, but other obligations required him to decline. He met Virginia in Santa Ana who came to see his show with some of her friends. Three months later, on New Year’s Eve, 2006, they “rang in the new year” with a kiss, and were married on May 20, 2007. In October of 2011, he and his wife moved to South West Florida to spend time with his father. Pezzin started performing in
the area and his father enjoyed attending the shows with Virginia. His “Rockin’ The House Music” helped his father socialize after the loss of his wife; and after 3 1/2 years, they came back to California. His father is enjoying a happy and healthy life at age 87 and is still dancing. They moved to The Four Seasons Terra Lago in Indio, in 2015; Five months later, he
was Blessed to be the first Entertainer to perform at Chef George’s Picasso Lounge. Now in their third season, this year’s line-up includes; Michael D’Angelo every Tuesday; Johnny Meza every Wednesday with Pezzin every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7 - 10 p.m. In December, Lori Yeary will join the line-up and perform on Sunday. On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 11 a.m., Pezzin packed up his gear and headed to Via Melodia Studios in La Quinta. “Johnny recorded me in his studio in his home and I brought all my equipment, set it up and plugged it into his AKAI system; We recorded every song, live and in a row; and they were all done with one take. I was very surprised. We did the recording in three days and he spent three weeks mixing and mastering. He also played bass on some of the songs and did a great job.” Pezzin believes his performances are tied to his personal life. “I am happy in love with my wife, Virginia; She is my partner and is there for almost every show taking pictures of me with many of the guests in the audience.” Come on out for a Dennylicious weekend. FYI, on Wednesday, November 22, at 6:45 p.m., he will make an appearance on CBS-2 local “Eye on the Desert” with Patrick Evans.
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BY DEE JAE COX
THE PALM SPRINGS WOMEN’S JAZZ FESTIVAL
November 9 to November 15, 2017
BACKSTAGE JAZZ
BY PATTE PURCELL
PHOTOS BY MARCO NAJERA & CHRISTY RUCCI
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warm breeze on a fall night, a glass of sweet red wine, with the resonating sound of a saxophone filling your senses and you can easily find yourself in another era, pulsating rhythms that stir the memories and echoes of the greats like Billie Holliday; Them that’s got shall have Them that’s not shall lose So the Bible said and it still is news Mama may have, Papa may have But God bless the child that’s got his own That’s got his own (God Bless the Child) This was the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival experience, showcasing the Golden Age of jazz, Contemporary Soul and Timeless Gospel. At the onset of the twentieth century New Orleans was a melting pot of rich culture, ripe for an exciting new style of music that would define generations to come. JAZZ! The word is thought to be derived from the slang terms jism or gism, meaning spirit, energy, spunk. Some believe that it came from Jasmine, the flower that was commonly worn by prostitutes in the brothels, where Jazz was said to have originally taken root. Regardless of it’s origin, the word took on a whole new life of it’s own and created a musical revolution. While a quick google search will tell you of some great women in jazz, such as Billie Holliday and Ella Fitzgerald, it isn’t surprising to learn that jazz, like many fields in American culture, has offered much less recognition to the contributions of women as singers, musicians or composers. Not ones to let any type of barriers slow them down, Producers Gail Christian, Lucy DeBardelaben, and Internationally acclaimed jazz/blues artist Sweet Baby J’ai, joined forces to create one of the most exciting events to hit the Coachella Valley, The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival (PSWJF.) They are an established 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to preserve and foster an appreciation of jazz and blues music and to support female jazz and blues musicians who traditionally struggle for recognition and employment. There is nothing that cools down the heat of the desert like the smooth sound of
jazz. Celebrating their fifth year, this year’s festival is titled, Sweet Baby J’ai’s place. Set up in a Jazz club style, they presented one of the most exciting and engaging musical productions to fill a stage. With performances at the Riviera Grand Ballroom and the Annenberg Theater, a host of acclaimed, multi-award winning women jazz artists gathered in the desert from around the world. Running November 5-12th, the Festival was kicked off on Friday with “The Golden Age of Jazz”, featuring acclaimed artists Melissa Aldana, Jazzmeia Horn and Claudia Acuna. Saturday’s show presented “Jazz + Blues = Soul,” with Grammy nominated Miki Howard and Jazz/neo-soul singer, Kandace Springs. Sunday’s theme, “A Tribute to the Gospel Divas,” featuring Ladies of the Firm Soundations, gospel group, Susan Massengale, Maree Reed, Sanisha Johnson and Octavia. The Women in Jazz All-Stars were an exceptionally gifted group of musicians who brought their unique talents to the stage from around the country. Not having previously performed together, their sounds blended seamlessly, as their musical artistry filled the stage. And Recipient of the 2017 PSWJF Jazz Master Award was Bandleader and educator Ann Patterson, founder of the highly acclaimed all-female Jazz big Band, Maiden Voyage. It takes a tremendous amount of time and talent to make a show look so effortless. The energy of the women who performed and produced the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival infused this event with magic. Close your eyes and let the music take you to another place and time. If you missed it this year, keep watch on the calendar because this gem of a show will return to the desert next year and you don’t want to miss it. For more information on The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival visit their website; www.palmspringswomensjazzfestival.org. Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. www.lawomenstheatreproject.org
azz/Art/420, was the theme that set a new bar for parties in the desert. Guests enthused about everything. The vendors, the appetizers from New Leaf Catering, the cannabis sushi from Left Handed Infusions which flew off the platter before it landed and a bar stocked with wine, chilled beers and Buzz Box cocktails. Guests sipped and supped, viewed stunning art at Elena Bulatova Gallery and visited a variety of cannabis vendors who gave away gifts to medical marijuana patients. PSA Organica, Atomic Budz, and Mother Earth Farmacy, all displayed some of their best products. The 420 Kitchen and Sensi Chews gave out samples and gifts of their great high potency cookies, candies, and chocolates. Comments ranged from “Class act” to “first class, very impressive, what a way to start the season!” to “The party of the year!” Guests loved saxophonist Magdalena Chovancova, guitarist Robert Ferti and Threestyle Jazz, with their Billboard chart topping smooth jazz songs. The show was opened by Alex Santana (2 time CV Music Award winner 2017) and his flamenco guitar. Famed record producer and exquisite virtuoso pianist Ronnie King (CV Music Awards 2017 Pioneer Award recipient) played a couple of tunes while popular vocalist Keisha D belted it out. Guests pulled up chairs or simply danced to the tunes. The mellow mood was invoked by sipping Melissa Etheridge “Know Label” cannabis wines, and trying out the “Vape Experience” at the Coachella Collective booth gave a festive and altogether different vibe to this group of sophisticated jazz and cannabis lovers. Entertainers Michael D’Angelo, Mikole Kaar and other musicians joined the revelers in celebrating the beginning of the new wave of parties to come. Republican candidate and Pro marijuana Congressional candidate Dan Ball held a “meet the candidate” session with guests. Next up, is a party in January to celebrate the legalization of recreational marijuana. We have no doubt this will be our biggest event yet. We’d like to thank Elena Bulatova Gallery on El Paseo for hosting the party, our lovely volunteers for their impeccable assistance and a special thank you to all of our sponsors who made this the
successful party that is no doubt ‘the buzz’ of the desert. Melissa Etheridge’s “Know Label” Cannabis Wine (tinctures) tastings – New Leaf Catering ‘A selection of seasonal small bites” (cannabis and non-cannabis) – Coachella Valley Weekly – Triple J “Original Mini Joints” samples – Coachella Valley Collective – (Vape Experience) – Desert Hot Springs Inn ‘Soak and toke’ – Debra Granillo, Braid bar – Buzz Box Cocktails – Left Handed Infusions, Cannabis sushi – Atomic Budz dispensary – The 420 Kitchen with cannabis infused candies, cookies & Sensi Chews – Mystic Valley CBD“The CBD Experience” hand massages with CBD lotion that gives immediate relief – Mother Earth Farmacy “Growing to Exceed Your Needs” with a selection of products & gifts – Desert Canna Consulting (custom cannabis products made for your needs & gifts for patients) & Canna Hope delivery – Staybridge Suites Hugely Different – Under the Sun Distribution “Go Green” – California Light Works for Growers – PSA Organica Palm Springs dispensary – Ablis CBD Beverages and Supplements
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“CONCRETE AND GOLD” (RCA RECORDS)
here’s a sticker on the new Foo Fighters record that offers this bit of humble-brag “Foo Fighters CONCRETE AND GOLD Testing The Limits Of Speakers Everywhere.” That isn’t an idle boast, this album can get LOUD. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing. Nobody could have ever predicted that Dave Grohl’s career trajectory would have gone from gangly Punk Rocker to stolid Classic Rock/ Dad Rock stalwart. Ironically, that’s exactly what happened. Dave was born in early 1969 in Warren, Ohio. His mom, Virginia, was a school teacher, his dad, James, was a sportswriter. After a few years, the family, which included older sister Lisa, relocated to Springfield, Virginia. When he was seven his parents divorced and his mother raised the kids on her own. Dave gravitated to music early on. By age 12 he was playing guitar. When he and Lisa spent the summer with his cousin Tracy in Evanston, Illinois, she introduced him to Punk Rock. After a Naked Raygun show in Chicago, he became obsessed. Once he returned home, school work suffered and he began playing in local bands. He also became a habitué at Washington D.C.’s legendary 9:30 Club. Dave played guitar in the Freaks, but had also begun teaching himself drums. When the Freaks’ bass player quit he stepped behind the kit and they changed their name to Mission Impossible, later they became Fast. When that came apart, he joined Post-Punk Hardcore band Dain Bramage. By this time, he had quit high school, much to his mother’s chagrin. When Dave found out D.C. Punkers Scream were replacing their drummer, he auditioned. Claiming to be 20, (he was 17), he got the gig and embarked on a four year odyssey that included extensive touring and a couple of studio albums. When the band called it quits in 1990, Dave had already become acquainted with Kurt Cobain and Krist Novoselic, two thirds of the up-and-coming Seattle three-piece, Nirvana. Along with drummer Chad Channing, the trio had recorded their debut, Bleach, which was released through the Northwest indie label Sub Pop. When Dave joined the fold they had just signed with DGC, an imprint from Geffen Records. Kurt and Krist had already begun demo-ing tracks for their next album. Hooking up with Butch Vig, the trio left snowy Seattle and headed toward the smoggy sunshine of Los Angeles, (more specifically, deep into the San Fernando Valley), until they reached the hole-in-the-wall recording facilities of Sound City. They recorded their sophomore album, Nevermind, and the rest,
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as they say, was history. Nirvana accidently spearheaded the Grunge movement, (Which included bands like Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and the Smashing Pumpkins), that exploded in early 1992. Surprisingly, the album sold millions, making reluctant superstars of three guys who, until recently were traveling by van and playing in dingy Punk clubs. The pressure felt intense, especially for fragile front-man Kurt Cobain, who began selfmedicating. In the span of two years Nirvana toured incessantly, released an outtakes compilation, Incesticide, a studio album, In Utero and recorded a live effort, MTV Unplugged In New York. But everything came crashing down In the Spring of 1994 when Kurt committed suicide. Unable to face His demons, he sought relief at the end of a shotgun. Kurt left behind a cryptic note that referenced Neil Young, bewildered and bereft bandmates, a wife and infant daughter, and millions of grieving fans. Obviously, Dave and Krist were devastated, both withdrew from the spotlight. Slowly and secretly Dave began to record his own compositions, playing all the instruments himself. A few months after Kurt’s death he popped up on “Saturday Night Live,” playing drums for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and then disappeared again, retreating to the recording studio. Nearly a year after Kurt Cobain’s death, Dave’s demos were creating quite a buzz. Nirvana’s old A&R rep, Gary Gersh had been named president of Capitol Records and persuaded Dave to sign with the venerable Hollywood label. Not wanting the album to signal the beginning of a solo career, he conscripted ex-Germs guitarist Pat Smear, plus bassist Nate Mandel and drummer William Goldsmith from the recently disbanded emo band, Sunny Day Real Estate. He christened the band Foo Fighters, a name that referred to the UFO and aerial phenomena Allied aircraft pilots spotted in World War II. The Foo Fighters’ eponymous debut arrived in July 1995 and was well received. Extensive touring and heavy rotation on MTV guaranteed brisk sales. So-called “Modern Rock” ruled the airwaves in the mid ‘90s and Foo Fighters’ songs slotted in nicely between outliers PJ Harvey, second wave Punks like Green Day and the watered-down Grunge of Candlebox. The album peaked at #23 on the Billboard Top 200 and garnered a Grammy nomination. Ironically, it lost to Nirvana’s posthumous MTV Unplugged effort. Following that early success, Dave hit the ground running. His sophomore
effort, The Colour And The Shape, was released in May of 1997, Dave sacked drummer William Goldsmith and pounded the skins himself. Taylor Hawkins took his permanent place behind the kit for the ensuing tour. The album hit #10 and Pat Smear amicably quit the band, citing exhaustion. His replacement was Dave’s old Scream-mate, guitarist, Franz Stahl. For the last 20 years it’s felt like the Foos could do no wrong. They continued to rack up hit albums, There Is Nothing Left To Lose was recorded as a trio, (Franz Stahl had departed the band), and had a softer, more melodic flavor. Released in 1999, it won two Grammys. Chris Shifflet took over guitar duties and despite contentious recording sessions, 2002’s One By One was their most successful effort to date, hitting #3 and netting the Foos two more Grammy wins. They changed it up in 2005 with In Your Honor, a double album that featured thrashy, electric Rock on one disc and quiescent acoustic music on the other. It featured appearances from Jazzy chanteuse Norah Jones, QOTSA front-man Josh Homme and legendary Led Zep bassist John Paul Jones. Two years later the band returned with a back-to-basics effort, Echoes, Patience, Silence & Grace, which won them their fifth Grammy. Other studio albums included Wasting Light (which welcomed Pat Smear back into the fold) and Sonic Highways in 2011 and 2014, respectively. There’s been a live record, Skin And Bones and a greatest hits collection. In the midst of that frenzied activity, Dave managed to get married and start a family, record a Metal side project as Probot, drum occasionally for Queens Of The Stone Age and form Them Crooked Vultures, a super group comprised of QOTSA leader Josh Homme, legendary Led Zep bassist, John Paul Jones and multi-instrumentalist Alain Johannes. In 2012, he took time to pay homage to the infamous hole-in-the-wall recording studio, Sound City, by making a documentary. He also created the limited HBO series Sonic Highways While on tour in 2015 he fell onstage and broke his leg. After honoring tour commitments (by performing from a makeshift throne), the band took some time off so he could concentrate on physical therapy. Dave’s plan was to stay away from music for 365 days. His resolve crumbled pretty quickly, and the result is the Foo Fighters’ ninth album, Concrete And Gold. The record opens tentatively, with “T-Shirt.” Initially, Dave softly sings over somnambulant acoustic guitar, “I don’t want to be king, I just want to sing a love song, pretend there’s nothing wrong...” But it’s a classic bait-and-switch, as thundering instrumentation rolls in, swathed in layered vocals with all the subtly of premature ejaculation. It’s a bit like ELO on steroids, and it sets a pattern for the songs that follow.
Nearly 30 years ago, Nirvana popularized the quiet/loud dynamic that the Pixies pioneered. That paradigm has also served the Foos, and remains ever present on tracks like “Run” and “La Dee Da.” The former, which also serves as the first single, clocks in at over six minutes and contradicts s the theory of “less is more.” Twinkly acoustic fills and “woo-hooey” backing vocals give way to an insistent thumping beat that accelerates to bludgeoning proportions. Cyclonic guitars pivot between downstroke riff-age and buzz-saw power chords. Dave’s vocals take on a scratchy/ screechy edge until the listener is pummeled into submission. What’s the song about? Um, maybe running away. The latter doubles down on that formula, as tesla-coil guitar is supplanted by search-anddestroy bass lines and a bulldozer rhythm. Lyrics like “Hate if I want to, love who I like, hate if I want to Psychic Television and Death In June, Jim Jones painting in a blue bedroom,” tap into feelings of teenage angst that remain close to the surface. Oh yeah, more shriek-singing ensues. The best tracks here jettison the Foos’ go-to grooves and dig a little deeper. “Dirty Water” blends sweet acoustic arpeggios with breezy vocals and sleek rhythms. A kinda-sorta love song, Dave tenderly croons “I feel an earthquake coming on, I feel the metal in my bones/I’m a natural disaster and you’re the morning after all my storms.” Inara George, (half of the Bird And The Bee), adds a distaff touch with some willowy backing vocals. On “Happy Ever After (Zero Hour),” Dave and the boys seem to take a page from the melodic playbook of frequent collaborator and sometime band-mate Alain Johannes. Jaunty acoustic notes and a tiptoe-through-the-tulips lilt almost camouflage lyrics that hint at disillusionment and ennui. “Sunday Rain” opens with a kick-drum beat (courtesy Sir Paul McCartney), that locks into a hopscotch groove. Chunky barre chords lattice shimmery riffs that coalesce around a waspish solo. The song’s silken ‘70s vibe is slightly undercut by an incongruous Jazzy piano coda. Conversely, “The Line” is powered by ricochet riffs, boomerang bass, a wash of keys and scattershot drums that rain down like pieces of Skylab crashing to earth. The lyrics obliquely fight for a foundering relationship by championing honesty, even as they offer this rhetorical question; “What is truth but a dirty black cloud out of the blue.” Other interesting songs include the menacing, Glam-tastic boogie of “Make It Right.” Explicitly political, “The Sky Is A Neighborhood” weds a CroMagnon beat, skittery guitar and carnival keys to Beatlesque harmonies and a “We Will Rock You” crunch. Finally, “Arrows” floats on icy synths, a kinetic rhythm and sandblasted guitar. The album closes with the title track, an epic dirge of monster proportions. Ironically, in an effort to expand the band’s horizons, Dave Grohl enlisted Greg Kurstin to produce this album. Not only is he the manly half of The Bird And The Bee, but Greg made his bones as part of Beck’s touring band. A multiinstrumentalist, he is probably best known for his work with Sia, Devo, Kelly Clarkson, Liam Gallagher and Adele. Even with the extra emphasis on synths and keys, (with the addition of ex-Wallflower Rami Jaffe, who is now a fulltime Foo), this album retains a musky, masculine energy that cannot be diluted. Concrete And Gold connects all the dots, it even debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200. But somehow, it still manages to miss the mark.
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November 9 to November 15, 2017
BY ANGELA ROMEO
TOOLS FOR TOMORROW – KEEPING THE ART ALIVE
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“ f I had not been fortunate enough to go to a school that had a drama program, I would have been a failure in my life. I am dyslexic and drama gave me a career and a fulfilling life of joy. I wish every student the same opportunity that I had. That’s why I believe in Tools for Tomorrow with all my heart.” And with those words the importance of the arts becomes all the more acute. Tools for Tomorrow, is a nonprofit corporation founded by Rachel Druten in 1999. Its goal is to provide drama, music and art developed literacy based curricula for grades K through 2 and 3 through 5. Programs are now in fifteen schools in the Palm Springs, Desert Sands, and Coachella Unified School Districts. These programs are free, on-site, after school program and have served almost 17,000. Tools for Tomorrow, relies on its volunteers – experts in the arts who donate time to these programs. Ryan Chesla, a Palm Springs award-winning photographer is one such volunteer. “Tools for Tomorrow provides a worthwhile, if not necessary service to the community aimed at bringing the ‘arts’, in the form of art, creative writing, drama, and music, back into the California school district. By integrating these much needed cultural facets, participating youth have the amazing opportunity to develop emotional, social, and critical thinking skills and experience something that is lacking in today’s current educational curricula. Having been an arts educator for over two years I personally have had the opportunity to witness the positive impact this organization has made on these impressionable youth. Seeing the joy they experience as they ‘create’ is something that cannot be measured, only experienced. That is why I volunteer,” noted Ryan. Concomitant with volunteers and other in kind services are funds needed to keep such programs alive. Tool for Tomorrow is supported by the VISIONARIES, the fundraising arm of the nonprofit. On November 19 VISIONARIES will host an event featuring writer and Hollywood actress Joyce Bulifant. She will be speaking about her latest book, My Four Hollywood Husbands. The event will also feature local creative talents
including Palm Desert Charter Middle School Jazz Ensemble, vocalist and former TFT instructor Kaitlyn and vocalist Ciera Carr. The event will be held at Acqua California Bistro on November 19 from 4-7PM. Joyce Bulifant is no stranger to the arts. Many are aware of her acting career but she as a writer, in addition to her latest book, she has written and performed in two onewoman shows, wrote an NBC movie of the week, and wrote and directed Gifts of Greatness and Different Heroes, Different Dreams. She is also a supporter of many worthwhile causes and has served on many charitable boards including Tool for Tomorrow. Ms. Bulifant is also Executive Vice President of The Dyslexia Foundation. We all need to recognize the importance of the arts. It is programs and organization such as Tools for Tomorrow that keep creativity flowing. Another collaboration of artists/TFT the exhibition of student artwork showing from November 1-14 at Galleria Marconi, 2668 Cherokee Way, Palm Springs. Marconi Calindas-Cafege, artist and gallerist stated “We did it early this year and just to see the faces of these kids who are proud to have their works on display. It was priceless. I believe in the organization and its mission. There should be more organizations like this that help hone the creativity of the kids despite limited means from school and their neighborhood.” The importance of art – one need look no farther than the opening quote by Joyce Bulifant. For more visit: www.toolsfortomorrow. org.
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PET PLACE
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BY JANET McAFEE
ASK YOUR VET” WITH LILLIAN ROBERTS DVM
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fter more than 25 years of practice, Dr. Lillian Roberts DVM, still loves what she does for living - - keeping our Coachella Valley pets healthy and happy. She operates Country Club Animal Clinic in Palm Desert. Dr. Roberts explains why she loves being a veterinarian, “Whether it’s a wellness visit or a challenging medical or surgical case, I take pleasure in making every client experience a positive one. I look forward to interacting with my patients and consider many of their owners to be personal friends.” Dr. Roberts is pictured here with her cat, Torchie Pooh Bear. Torchie was her patient from the time he was a kitten. Over the years, the cat lost a leg to cancer, and later lost his vision due to retinal disease. When Torchie’s human was dying from cancer, he asked Dr. Roberts to take him. This special needs kitty leads a full and happy life. Dr. Roberts has the following advice to keep your pet healthy: Q: WHEN SHOULD I TAKE MY PET TO THE VET? A: For the typical young, healthy adult pet, most vets recommend yearly wellness visits, in addition to those times when you seek care because you notice something wrong with your cat or dog. This should include a thorough physical exam, discussion of findings, and a plan to address any abnormalities. Q: WHAT CONSTITUTES A THOROUGH PHYSICAL EXAM?
MEET TJ & MILLER This pair of bonded brother kittens are 5 months old and full of antics. Miller and TJ say, "Two cats are more fun than one! Adopt us both and double the joy." Rescued by C.A.N. (Coachella Animal Network) (760)250-8181
MEET BREEZY Breezy is a wonderful Golden Retriever/Shepherd/Kelpie blend, 60 lbs of lively, loyal doggie love. She adores people, but wants to be the ONLY pet in the home. This active young dog, needs a fenced in yard. Call Loving All Animals (760) 834-7000, www.lovingallanimals.org.
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A: The animal is weighed, temperament and heart rate taken, and a brief medical history recorded by the vet’s assistant. The doctor observes the animal from the moment they enter the room, assessing the overall body condition score, skin and coat, attitude, demeanor, and gait before the official exam begins. I like to sit down and watch the pet move about the room if appropriate, while asking the owner questions about how they perceive their pet’s health. Next, I run my hands over the animal. This soothes their anxiety and tells me about the condition of their skin and coat, and the presence of any lumps. Speaking calmly to the pet and the owner, I look at the eyes, the face, the nose, then I lift the lips on each side to check the teeth, gums, and other oral structures. I peek into each ear, then gently feel the glands of the throat. I feel under the front legs, over the ribs, and then gently palpate the abdomen for signs of pain, tenderness, masses, or enlarged organs. I peer under the tail, and run my hands over the limbs, before listening to the heart and lungs. Q: I CAN GET MY PET’S SHOTS AT A WALK-IN CLINIC. WHY SPEND MONEY ON A VET? A: It’s amazing how often I find dental disease, heart murmurs, weight issues, even tumors the owner was unaware of. In most cases, pets the owners considered healthy have no urgent medical problems. But just as in
humans, early detection is key. Q: HOW DO I KNOW MY PET IS SICK ENOUGH TO GO TO THE VET? WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY? A: Every pet is different when it comes to signs of illness. Cats often hide their symptoms. Seek vet help IMMEDIATELY in the case of difficulty in breathing, sudden collapse, bleeding anywhere that doesn’t stop within a few minutes, persistent coughing or coughing that interferes with normal activity, or a seizure that lasts for more than a few minutes. Immediate treatment should also be sought when you know your pet ingested a toxic substance, has a sudden change in the appearance of an eye, persistent gagging or retching without vomiting, sudden lameness, or obvious distress even
without specific symptoms. Request a same-day appointment for vomiting (not continuously) for more than a day, diarrhea lasting 3 days or more, severely decreased appetite for longer than a day, or sudden onset of restlessness or unusual vocalization. Schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience in case of head shaking, scratching, or scooting that goes on more than a short while. Other reasons for a future appointment include bad breath, pawing at the mouth, noticeable weight gain or loss, swollen abdomen, hair loss, skin lumps, change in gait, unfamiliar odor, or any unusual new behavior. FINAL TIPS FROM DR. ROBERTS None of these lists of symptoms is meant to be complete. If you have a question, call your vet. You are in the best in the best position to know when something is wrong with you pet. Call ahead to let your vet know you are coming in. Keep your vet’s phone number, number to the 24-hour vet clinic, and the Pet Poison Hotline (800-213-6680) in your cell phone’s speed dial. Country Club Animal Clinic is located at 36869 Cook St, Palm Desert, in the business park near Gerald Ford. Contact Country Club Vet Clinic at (760) 776-7555. We love Country Club Animal Clinic because they support animal rescue organizations in the Coachella Valley. Jmcafee7@verizon.net
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THE VINO VOICE
BY RICK RIOZZA
SMILE!—SAY CHEESE WITH WINE!
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’m certain I can grab a good portion of you foodies out there to agree with me that simply sitting indoors or out munching and sampling on just cheese, wine, and bread will make your day. And just like that, we desert dwellers are already enjoying our wonderful “wintertime” resort weather where we can still enjoy the pool in the afternoon and the social comforts of events, restaurants and family & friends gatherings in the evenings. The especial connection I’m making with the above two paragraphs is that there can be some wonderful and memorable partaking with the ease of the simple combinations of cheese, bread & wine. One can target a quick, smart and happy platter; another take is welldeliberated, fancy and decorative sensory table of varied international wines and cheeses with the best artisanal breads locally available—grapes and charcuterie, always welcomed as well. It’s a crazy thing! I think I love cheese more and more as each day passes. It’s my default munchy anytime of day; it’s difficult for me to pass the fridge without grabbing a piece of cheese as I totter about—if there’s some bread or some potato chips around, all the better. As I do with wine, cheese is just part of my day. As mentioned above, I don’t think I’m alone; if you’re interested, let’s do a little wine and cheese speak. For as easy as it is to put together a wine and cheese presentation , we foodies sometimes forget to utilize this combo in place of a full-on lunch or dinner menu—right !? Can’t think of a quick new dish tonight? Please . . . First off: when the idea of wine & cheese comes to mind as just a great munchy— where neither the wine nor the cheese has to be great, fancy or whatever; this is the time to grab the best artisanal bread around. You know your favorite loaf be it crusty or dusty, sour dough or rye, rounds or baguettes, warm and/or buttery, and fresh as can be. The bread will tie magically and majestically any decent bottle of wine and hunk of cheese you can snatch at the market. And as we are wont to do in this column, we will always highlight and bring attention to any wonderful wine and cheese pairings
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we come across featured at our wine bars, restaurants, events, and parties. Indeed, I was fortunate to host a wine & cheese pairing class at the Education Center in the Total Wine store in Palm Desert. One of the eight various pairings we conducted included the matching of a 2009 Rioja Tempranillo and a Boar’s Head Smoked Butterkäse cheese. That combination worked because the semi-soft cow’s milk German butterkäse, when lightly smoked, took a complexity that met with the dark fruits and aged oak from the wine. Fun Stuff! Okay—since we wine enthusiasts are always on the lookout to keep our friends and family happy and up on our vino endeavors, presenting an impressive wine & cheese platter is a pleasing project. This is a little more involved than your cozy & romantic wine & cheese weekend in bed. The five recommendations below are not only universal pairings; they are sexy, exciting, and sensational savors that are so pleasurable, it gives us pause to reflect again on our happy life. Sauvignon Blanc and Chèvre (goat cheese): You knew we’d start with this pairing because right out of the gate the match is fresh, tangy, brisk, highlighting fresh grassy notes from the players. I recommend the French Sancerre or the New Zealand Sauv Blanc over a California one; only because of the acidity and herbaceous notes more prominent in the prior two. Rounder tropical notes will tend to show in the Napa/Sonoma versions which open up very well with many other artisanal cheeses such as Gouda, Havarti, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Parmesan, and Swiss.
Chardonnay and English Cheddar: For some crazy reason, Chardonnay seems to be a natural rival of Sauv blanc (and we know that an un-oaked chard gets close to a Sauv blanc with their fresh fruit flavors). But with cheeses, go with an oaked Chard as the creamy buttery aspect of oak follows that of the cheese. Bold and complex this wine is known for its notes of apple, pear, melon, and citrus which livens up the English-style aged cheddar. We love that characteristic mini-crunch of calcium crystals that formed in the cheese aging process; and then a mouth splash of Chardonnay, will lockin this sensory indulgence forever. Rosé and Gruyère: Beautifully tinted rosés are now everywhere and produced from every red grape variety out there. As we always claim, rosés go with all foods!—thus pretty much all cheeses! A great particular match is with Gruyère. Yup!—that cheese we melt over our French Onion Soup, well the contrast between the rich, nutty and earthiness of the cheese and the light fruitiness of the wine elevates the flavors of both on the palate. Delish! Beaujolais and Charcuterie: Beaujolais wines are delicious with virtually any mild or aged cheese. This red wine from the Gamay grape continually flies under the radar but is one of the sexiest wines out there. Chill it up—as it warms in your glass, it seduces. Light slices of hams, sausages, and pâtés are heavenly matches with Beaujolais, cheese and bread. (Are we thinking of adding capers/ cornichons too?) A particular salami I love is sopressata. It’s that Italian sausage that looks like it met up with chorizo. It’s less dry and richer than most salami, so when paired with the high acid and low tannins of a Beaujolais, we’re reaching levels of sensory overload and loving it! Champagne and Brie: As a finale to our modest cheese endeavors, we will always pay homage to Champagne & Triple-Cream cheeses. The bubbly’s high acidity, minerallity and effervescence can sharpen the fattiness of the cheese boosting the flavors of both beyond balance! Cheers!
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LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ Hollywood Hillbillies 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Donna the Buffalo 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Intimate Acoustics w/ Tim Anthony Scott, Rod Van Buren, Jesse Sweitzer, The Sieve and the Saddle and Xan Abyss 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 DJ Worden 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T-Bone Karaoke 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Wayne Boyer 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 5-7pm, Tony Patler Project 7:30-11pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Alex Santana 5-8pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 DJ 7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-2300188 Elaine Woodard 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ 8pm
EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-7766533 Gina Carey 6pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 The Myx 8:30pm THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PS; PS; 760-3259676 Esjay Jones Presents: Acoustic Sessions w/ Jack Ruvio and Shaufrau 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 The Flusters Single Release/Music Video Premiere w/ The Town Troubles, Porsia Camille and DJ Amavida 8pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 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 Dana Larson 5-7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 TBA 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company in the afternoon, Hot Rox in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 The Fave 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 TBA 5-8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 Dude Jones 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Steve Williams Experience 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Will Hoge and Dan Layus (Augustana) 8:30pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND Micha Schellhaas 6:30pm COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 The Full House Band w/ Nena Anderson 8pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Marilyn AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; Maye 8pm IW; 760-674-4080 Art of Sax 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Indio Band 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sharon Sills 6:30pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Friday Night Sour 7:30pm Hour w/ Pink Lemonade Drag Show 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Bricktoyaface Presents: Dessert w/ Cee SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S Nario, DJs Dxsko and Skywalker Mike 9pm MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield 7pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Carmens BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 8-11pm Deanna Bogart & Friends 8:30pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby 775-5566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron Butler Trio 6-10pm James 6pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Michael Madden 6-9pm Wright 9-1am SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Latin Rock 10pm Tuzzolino 5:30pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; BD; 3560 Demetrious and Co. 6pm 760-200-1768 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Off the Cuff 9pm Bill Baker 6pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 DESERT FOX; PD; Lance Riebsomer and Pat Rizzo & Dennis Michaels 6:30pm Hannah Mills 8pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228- TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 7601199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm 328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm
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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 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 The Fave 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 The Basix 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 Whiskey Blues Band 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Hotwyre 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Hayes Carll, The Band of Heathens 9pm 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 Marilyn Maye 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 The Refills 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Courtney Chambers 6pm 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 Carmens 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 Karaoke w/ Milly G 6pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 TBA 6pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 212 Band 8pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Dennis Michael 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760-328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 DJ 10pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett & Co. 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono & The Real Deal 7:30-11pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Paparrazzi: A Star Studded Drag Show 7pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-932-4300 USO/ Veterans Event: 30 Miles Out 2-7pm, VooDoo Hustlers 8-11pm THE WINE EMPORIUM; LQ; 760-565-5512 Solo Flight Swing 7pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 6pm
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GOOD GRUB
BY DENISE ORTUNO
PREMIER SUSHI SPOT, DRAGON SUSHI, HAS NOW OPENED A NEW LOCATION IN CENTRAL PALM DESERT DRAGON SUSHI OPENS IN PALM DESERT INDIO’S
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alloween brought more than ghouls and trick-or-treaters this year, it brought the opening of Dragon Sushi Palm Desert. Their first location opened four years ago in Indio. Dragon Sushi gained rapid popularity in the Coachella Valley sushi scene, known for their delicious creations and reasonable prices. The concept for a sushi restaurant came from entrepreneur and owner Eduardo Sanchez, who saw a need to bring sushi to the East valley, noticing the vacancy for the delicacy there. His nephew, and manager of the new Palm Desert location, Enrique Palencia, explained to me that his uncle tested the sushi idea at his Mexican restaurant in Cathedral City, La Tablita, which Sanchez still owns. The business at La Tablita was declining, so to shake things up a bit, he turned half of it into a sushi spot, and the result was amazing. Sanchez took the que from his experiment and opened Dragon Sushi in Indio. His goal was to offer quality sushi at reasonable prices, a combination that is usually not the norm in sushi restaurants, as sushi can be on the pricey side. But not at Dragon Sushi, where guests can indulge in the foodie fish craze, without seeing their wallets washed out to sea. Sanchez has expanded his vision with the new Dragon Sushi location which sits smack dab in the middle of Palm Desert. It is right
across the street from the Desert Crossing Shopping Plaza, and next to high traffic restaurants such as Red Lobster, Olive Garden and Fat Burger. The new spot is abundant with Red and Black decor, flat screens TV’s, comfortable booths and an out of the ordinary, horseshoe shaped, high top sushi bar. The design of the sushi bar is quite comfortable, as most sushi bars have their guests sit low, Dragon Sushi perches their guests up high. They also have a regular bar for guests to have a drink or two, however, for the moment, they only serve wine and beer until the full-fledged liquor license is poured into action in about a month or so. On my visit to Dragon Sushi, I stopped by during lunch and was greeted by their friendly staff (my sever Jose was great). I took a seat at the sushi bar, scanned the menu and landed on…a Spicy Tuna Roll. The roll came out with
a perfect ratio of rice to tuna…more tuna than rice, perfect! What’s nice about the rolls at Dragon Sushi is that they are not too big that you can’t enjoy them in one bite. Besides classic rolls such as the Spicy Tuna Roll, Dragon Sushi offers others including and not limited to the Caterpillar Roll, Spider Roll, California Roll and other staple rolls. But it is stand out inventions of their own that guests clamor for. Rolls like the Mango Tango (imitation crab, rice, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, shrimp tempura, serrano peppers, sliced mango and soy paper), the Ex-Girlfriend
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(spicy tuna, imitation crab, salmon, tuna, avocado, eel sauce, spicy mayo, radish sprouts and soy paper…no rice) and the Lobster Hand Roll (baked small lobster, cucumber, radish sprouts and avocado) just to name a few. But according to Palencia, the real attraction is all about their specials. These specials are not on any board or menu, you only need ask the sushi chef about them, kind of like a password at an old school speak easy, “The password is, I want to know the specials,” of which Palencia says, there are 15 of…all special rolls. Dragon Sushi offers other menu items for those who desire more than sushi…whoever they are. An array of diverse appetizers, Ramen Noodles and much, much more. But regardless of what you order at Dragon Sushi, their prices won’t leave you wanting to consume large quantities of Sake to forget the pain. With rolls starting at only $4.95 for an Avocado Roll, and the highest at $14.95 for their Passion Roll.….their prices our outstanding! With welcoming service, quality sushi and reasonable prices, having Dragon Sushi in Palm Desert is a fabulous addition to the City’s sushi restaurants. Tanoshinde! For more information visit www. dragonsushi.com.
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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS
No. 290
CHRISTIE'S SLEUTH STILL RULES NOW PLAYING: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
This wonderfully crafted and satisfying film is old-school filmmaking at it’s best. The great cast besides Branagh (Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Michelle Pfeiffer and Judi Dench) pulls out all the stops in the acting department. The nicely appointed production values are heightened by the visually lush 65mm cinematography that does justice to the sweeping landscapes. Branagh’s take on the very successful 43 year-old film of Christie’s 1934 murder-
on-a-train classic inspired by the Lindbergh kidnapping may not be as star studded as its predecessor, but it’s tighter and faster paced, although the story does not undergo any radical reinterpretations. I am not sure why the studio decided for a redo, since there’s no obvious relevance in the world and culture we currently inhabit. However, the pure pleasure of surrendering anew to a familiar but clever tale well told cannot be discounted. The period detail is almost as much fun to experience as is watching the colorful suspects (full of ulterior motives and sinister designs) squirm under the close scrutiny of Poirot.
Star and director Kenneth Branagh’s epic remake of Sydney Lumet’s 1974 version of Agatha Christie’s beloved murder mystery is almost as epic and sweeping as the mustache he wears playing persnickety Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: RETURN OF THE APE MAN When this B-movie was first released, a poster next to the box office warned patrons: “If you have the nerve and your heart can take it, come on and see this one! Despite the title and the presence of Bela Lugosi, this film isn’t actually a sequel to “The Ape Man” which was released a year earlier and likely generated just enough interest for Monogram Pictures to cash in with a follow-up film that has nothing whatsoever to do with the earlier title besides a similar premise. As he was in the first “Ape Man,” Lugosi is an overly ambitious scientist obsessed
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with preserving and resurrecting (!) frozen bodies. After he and his assistant (John Carradine) manage to successfully reanimate a man he’s been frozen, they decide to hunt down a prehistoric man. The two trek far north to Alaska or the Arctic where they just happen to stumble upon the centuries old frozen body of a Neanderthal. Back in the lab, the caveman’s thawed out, but Lugosi isn’t satisfied with the man’s primitive mental condition and decides to attempt a brain transplant because just bringing an ancient frozen body back to life isn’t enough. Before long the faithful assistant find himself in a brain clamp about to undergo surgery! I loved the brief moments where Lugosi has an unhinged glimmer in his eye. I was not surprised when the revived caveman (played by both Frank Moran and fleetingly by George Zucco) runs amuck. Can there be any doubt this low budget cult fave was the inspiration (especially re his costume) for 1992’s forgotten gem “Encino Man.” Olive Films. Blu-ray. Comments? robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com
BOOK REVIEW
BODY & SOUL
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“HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES” BY CARMEN MARIA MACHADO STORIES
----------------------------------------------------he harassment of women is currently a significant and relevant conversation. Finally, the nation is exposing and discussing the prevalence, degradation and shame of sexual harassment. I’m not an expert, but it seems to me, sexual harassment and assault is not about sex addiction like some predators would have you believe, but an attempt to control, bully and intimidate women by cowardly men in positions of power. Hopefully, the conversations on the subject will continue until women are granted respect, equality and treated professionally in the work place. It is long overdue, and in our patriarchal society, men must help lead the way. Meanwhile, women continue to navigate the challenges in a male dominated world. The stories of Carmen Maria Machado’s “Her Body and Other Parties” (Graywolf Press, 248 pages) delve into the secret lives of women and the complications and challenges of living complete and full lives. There are eleven imaginative stories in
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BY HEIDI SIMMONS Machado’s debut collection and all have memorable moments that linger and haunt. The first story in the book, “The Husband Stitch,” is about a woman who always wears a green ribbon tied in a bow around her neck. She is a virgin and picks up her future husband at a bar. She kisses him before they even say hello. It’s love a first sight. The couple date, get married and have a male child. All seems normal except the woman refuses to let her husband untie her bow. One day her little boy tries to pull away the ribbon and when she denies her son, their relationship is never the same. As the years go bye, the child grows up, leaves the nest, and the couple struggles to regain intimacy. During sex, the woman finally allows her husband to remove the ribbon where she literally comes undone. The author opens this strange tale with a short description of each character and a suggestion how to do his and her voices if you intend to read the story out loud. This clever and provocative intro heightens the tension and eccentricity of this weird fairytale. As described, the narrator and the others seem so benign. But, few could read “The Husband Stitch” aloud. It is filled with graphic detail and provocative sexual imagery. The narrator longs to be a sexual deviant and loves to hear bizarre stories about dark and dangerous characters. Finally, the narrator’s own story
becomes one of myth and legend. “Inventory” goes through a list of men and women the narrator has encountered and fucked in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by plague. The succinct and descriptive journal is filled with people who are alternately hilarious, lovely and terrifying. But, I had to wonder if it is the narrator who is spreading the unknown deadly virus through her relationships. A young woman falls in love with an older woman in “Mothers.” The younger narrator is thrilled to be having so much sex and never having to worry about getting pregnant. She never wanted kids and a family. But, some how she ends up with a baby. It’s all good until the dream of a perfect life is shattered. “Real Women Have bodies” is the story of a young woman who discovers how easily women can just fade away and disappear.
This may be an allegory, but it is terrifying as the girl and her female lover find themselves becoming ghosts. Most of the stories are told in the firstperson, which provides the reader with intimate insight and emotional detail. Machado uses humor and terror as she explores the world through storytelling. She is acutely aware of the genre and the potency of her characters in prose. Each story is rich with thoughtful and provocative descriptions. Mochado is not shy. Sexual partners and encounters are significant and they are mostly with women. At first, the read is peculiar and shocking. But, as a whole the collection becomes more powerful and potent. The stories may not provide a satisfying happy ending or a clear resolution, and some are deeply disturbing. Whether there is metaphor or allegory present in these short tales, that’s something for you and your book club to discuss. Machado has a voice that delivers strength and dares to allow women to go all the way with their lives without men dictating the rules. And that is something to be celebrated.
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What: 3rd Annual Desert Patriot Golf Tournament benefiting the Folds of Honor Foundation Where: The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa, Pete Dye Resort Course When: Saturday, November 11th, 2017 — 11:00 a.m. Contact: Rick Vaughn, Tournament Coordinator, Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa, rvaughn@troon.com, 760328-3198 ext. 6701
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ere in the Coachella Valley we had near perfect weather for the entire month of October! Summer broke early and right on cue we switched from wearing shorts to long pants on Halloween. And since I am still in the Halloween spirit I thought I would write about things in Seller’s homes that buyers think are creepy and can oftentimes scare them away from making an offer. Some of these things come from some recent articles that I have read on Realtor.com and some come from my 35 years of showing buyers different homes and reading their reactions to them. Obviously everyone has different likes and dislikes so don’t take offense if you look around your home and find that you have several of the items to be mentioned in this article. The intent here is when selling your home make it as presentable and acceptable to the largest number of buyers possible and try not to scare any of them away. In the REO business we call it “beige out”. If you looked at any REO homes during the last bubble burst you would have noticed white ceilings, beige walls, white baseboards and plain vanilla colored carpet… everything as neutral as possible with absolutely nothing offensive (or exciting). I’m not suggesting you go to these lengths to sell your home, but what you will see here are a few simple “de-staging” ideas that just might help get your home sold. But first let’s take a look at the sales data for homes in the Coachella Valley for the month of October. According to the Desert Area MLS as of 11/1/17 there were 828 pending transactions of residential properties here in the Coachella Valley in the month of October. That’s up from the 804 pendings in the previous month (September) but up again (even if ever so slightly) when compared to the same time last year when we had only 813 pending sales. In September there were 668 solds and we were back up in October with 742 solds. This
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is considerably better than last year’s home sales in October (2016) when we sold only 625 homes. Our year to date sales total for 2017 stands at 8,838 homes compared to the same time period last year when we sold only 7,855 homes. Statistically we ended our first ten months in 2017 exceeding last year’s number of sales by just under 13%. According to the Desert Area MLS “Statistics” the median home sale price for ALL HOMES in the Coachella Valley is up about 5% but the average home sale price is now up over 20% this year when compared to the same time period for last year. This huge increase over last year is a sign that not only are we continuing to sell more homes this year, but the homes are selling for considerably higher prices. At this rate it won’t be long before the Coachella Valley home values are back near the high market values that we experienced in 2006-7. Our inventory of homes for sale was back up significantly this month with 3,601 homes available on October 31, 2017 compared to 3,227 homes available on October 1, 2017. This continues last month’s trend of a higher number of homes available for sale each month here in the Coachella Valley. Typically our inventory of homes for sale begins to grow at this time of the year and this confirms it. Despite earlier fears that we would be faced with a critical shortage of homes for sale here in the Coachella Valley it appears that our inventory is increasing right on schedule and putting our market back in equilibrium where the inventory is adequate to meet the demand. It appears then that home prices may have reached a plateau and should stay stable for the remainder of 2017. Two or sometimes even three locks on a front door seldom draws even a glance from a buyer… but six or seven locks and a security screen? Add some bars on the windows, surveillance cameras and the buyers become too scared to even ask why all the security! When shopping for a rustic cabin in Montana
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there seems to be a requirement that each home has at least one mounted deer head over the fireplace and a bear skin rug in front of it. That’s not such a good idea here in the Coachella Valley… even worse is having one of those stuffed coiled rattle snakes they sell in the truck stops. Several years ago I had a client in her seventies who I had known for only a few years. Even at her age she was gorgeous and it made me wonder what she must have looked like when she was in her twenties. Well, when I went to list her condo for sale in Palm Desert I didn’t have to wonder any more. In her master bedroom above her king sized bed was a fully nude painting of her stretching from one corner of the bed to the other! As proud as she was of it, she took my suggestion and removed it once we put the house on the market. Erotic art, whether paintings, pictures or sculptures (and boy, I’ve seen some doozies here in our Valley homes) are better packed away and out of sight before potential buyers are invited to view your home. But wait, there’s more! I once showed some clients a condo in Palm Springs where the master bedroom was completely painted black and there were eye bolts screwed into the ceiling above the bed. Of course I suggested to my clients that they were probably for macramé hangers to hold potted plants, but I don’t think they believed me. They for sure did not make an offer on that home! So all black bedrooms with trapeze hooks in the ceiling are also a definite no-no. Arriving at the door to show a home and being greeted by a barking and snarling group of pit bulls generally puts most buyers on edge. If the house smells like the dogs and the rear yard is littered with what comes out of the dogs the buyers won’t walk, they’ll run out of your home. The DIY (Do It Yourself) channel and You Tube has created an army of wannabe remodelers and repairmen. A home that is clearly the victim of a DIY owner with unprofessional, incomplete
improvements and repairs will scare a buyer off faster than a fixer upper in obvious poor condition. Cobwebs, spiders and cockroaches, though really cool on Halloween, are super creepy the rest of the year. And you can add rats and mice to that list as well! The truth is it doesn’t take much to frighten buyers away from making an offer on your home. I have shared just a few of things that can give a buyer that creepy feeling when viewing a home. If you are planning to list your home for sale ask your trusted real estate professional for an honest opinion about the things in your home that might scare a buyer away. 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 bycathcart@ laquintapalmsrealty.com or visit his website at www. laquintapalmsrealty.com.
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THE GOP TAX BILL EXPLAINED
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he Republican Party proposed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) last week. If approved, taxes will be reduced by $1.51 trillion over the next ten years. While there are many pros and cons to the plan, let’s look at the bill as proposed: Reduces the number of tax brackets from seven to four with the top tax bracket being 39.6% and the bottom tax bracket being 10%. The bottom tax bracket is $45,000 for individuals and twice that for couples. The top bracket starts at $500,000 for individuals and $1,000,000 for couples. Increases the standard deduction to $12,200 for individuals and twice that for couples while limiting state and local tax deductions to $10,000 per person. Increases the standard child tax credit from $1,000 to $1,600 plus $500 for each non-child dependent. These increases in standard deductions may cause charitable giving to go down as most people will have lower adjusted gross income making this tax loophole less valuable to many. Eliminates the Alternative Minimum Tax, itemized medical expenses, moving expenses, tax credit for adoption and tax deduction for student loans. Makes no changes to 401(k) retirement savings accounts, capital gains and dividend
income tax rates. Limits the home mortgage interest deduction to the interest paid on up to $500,000 of debt. Current mortgage holders with more than $500,000 in debt are grandfathered in meaning that they can continue to get the full interest deduction on current loans but not on future loans. Additionally, the interest deduction on second homes and home equity lines of credit are being eliminated. Currently, a home owner can exclude $250,000 (twice that for couples) of profits on the sale of a home. Going forward, the homeowner would have to live in the home for at least five of the preceding eight years to get this tax break. When it comes to divorces from 2018 on, alimony will no longer be tax deductible. Those divorced before that can continue to receive the tax break. The tax deduction that grandparent’s get for funding a grandchild’s education will go away. Doubles the estate tax exemption to $11.2 million per person and $22.4 million per couple until the estate tax is abolished in 2024. For corporations, the top tax rate would decline from 35% to 20%. For pass-through businesses like sole proprietorships and
partnerships which make up 95% of all businesses in the United States, the top tax rate would be 25%. As most of these are small businesses, this will reduce tax costs significantly as these types of businesses have been taxed at the higher personal tax rate. As large corporations have trillions of dollars held offshore, the United States wants those assets to return home. As such, there will be a one-time 5% tax on non-liquid assets and a one-time 12% rate on cash. Companies can expense the cost of business investments in the year incurred. In the past, that expense had to be deducted over the life of the investment. Universities with endowments of more
than $100,000 per student will pay a 1.4% excise tax on net investment income. Repeals the Johnson Amendment that prohibits tax-exempt nonprofits from making political endorsements. Eliminates the tax deduction on interest paid on bonds for the construction of sports stadiums. Generally stated, these changes are good for people residing in low tax states and potentially bad for those of us in high tax states like California. As wealthier Californians will be most affected by the bill, those who own businesses can avoid potential personal income tax increases by contributing up to $59,000 per year (individual, twice that for couples) via deferred compensation plans. While this is the basic construct of the Republican tax cut package, expect changes as the bill winds its way through the halls of Congress and the House of Representatives. Haddon Libby is the Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For a free assessment of your investment portfolio, contact Haddon at 760.449.6349 or HLibby@WinslowDrake.com. For more information, please visit www.WinslowDrake. com.
an enhancement filing by the DA and a more severe sentence by the court. It is referred to as a DUI HBA or High Blood Alcohol reading. The DMV however requires .20 to increase the penalty. I was never given superpowers, but I have always been interested in righting wrongs to DUI and PI clients. Though I am sometimes referred to as a criminal DUI defense lawyer, I choose to not view my clients as ‘criminals’. I prefer to view them, and more importantly to treat them, as good honest people that have found themselves in a scary and unfortunate situation. I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks and drives and gets arrested for a DUI. I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE
Drunk Drivers for damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) clients. Ideas for future columns please contact me at (760) 837-7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw. com. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI OR UBER.....IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN GETTING A DUI OR ACCIDENT AND CALLING ME.....SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER DALE GRIBOW - “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life-(DUI/PI)-2011-18 “TOP LAWYER”- Inland Empire Magazine Nov. ‘16 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating
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IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S THE ACE OF DEUCES
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uperman would fly off to his homeland whereas I fly off to legal seminars to learn the latest information on DUI’s and Accidents. Many years ago in Beverly Hills I over saw my 30 person law firm and was given the nickname “The Ace of Deuces”. The Legal Term Deuced refers to the DUI CHARGE which has historically ENDED WITH A Vehicle Code section ending in a 2. Initially it was called a 502, then a 23102, and today the charge is 2 counts (23152 a & b). Superman was born in 1933 in Cleveland, OH shortly after the great depression because people needed hope in those days. In 2017 drivers with a DUI or ACCIDENT still need hope and I try to provide that hope. Every hero needs a villain and every villain needs a hero...at least in the world of comic books. Today I strive to be that hope against the villainous DA’s and DMV Hearing Officers that look to jail/suspend the driver’s license. MOST DRIVERS DO NOT KNOW THAT YOU CAN BE ARRESTED FOR A DUI WHEN YOU ARE NOT DRUNK? The TERM DRUNK DRIVING IS OFTEN MISTAKENLY USED INTERCHANGEABLY WITH DUI BY THE PUBLIC. The Terms DRUNK DRIVING/ IMPAIRED DRIVING/BUZZED DRIVING AND DUI ALL refer to the same offense There are different stages of drinking and they can all affect your court sentence? THE
LOWEST LEVEL referenced on a police report is “HAD BEEN DRINKING” (HBD). After A LITTLE MORE ALCOHOL THE DRIVER COULD BE DRUNK which is the same as UNDER THE INFLUENCE/IMPAIRED/ BUZZED/PLASTERED, FACED (as in shit faced) and DEUCED. However you do not need to be “Drunk” to be arrested and convicted of a DUI. THE CORRECT TITLE for a DUI is NOT DRUNK DRIVING as YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE DRUNK. YOU MERELY HAVE TO BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE, IMPAIRED or BUZZED. The DA’s experts will testify that one becomes Under the Influence when the Blood Alcohol (BA) level is .08 or higher. In the Indio court they even file .07’s. The DA, wanting a conviction and not having the jury dismiss the DUI because the jury determined the driver was not drunk, thus files 2 counts. In addition to a DUI count a 2nd count of Driving with a Blood Alcohol level of .08 or higher is filed. That way the likelihood of a conviction of one count is dramatically increased. The jury thinks they are doing the driver a good deed by “splitting the baby” and finding the defendant guilty of only one count. Non lawyers do not realize that the same court sentence applies for a plea or conviction of either the 23152a or b count. If the reading is .15 or higher that kicks in
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SPORTS SCENE
BY FLINT WHEELER
I BET THAT YOU WATCH BASKETBALL…
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he World Series started with a roar and went out with a whimper. It was a great series but it’s time to move on. We’re heading into a busy season for sports bettors. The regular season in college football is coming to an end and bowl season is right around the corner. That brings games and football wagering options almost every day beginning mid-December. The NFL is in full swing and before you know it we’ll be into the playoffs. The second most popular sport for people to bet on is basketball. The season(s) sort of crept up on us. There are NBA games being played every night of the week. While the professionals are just getting started, the college basketball season will be tipping off very soon. There are already scrimmages and we’re just a couple weeks away from holiday tournaments! While there are so many college football bowl games in December, my wagering on the sport actually slows down. The Bahamas Bowl might be fun to watch and wager on but finding time for the Belk Bowl isn’t high on my list of priorities in any part of life. I’m not alone with this feeling about college football bowl games. It’s always nice to have football on but it takes a special person to devote time to all of the
games. December is kind of a perfect month for sports bettors. There’s a ton of action but it’s not all the most intense action. December is a great time to segue gambling time and priorities. It’s time for basketball season! Football may still be the king of sports betting but pro and college hoops are nipping at its heels. According to the UNLV Center for Gaming Research the amount of money wagered on basketball games has been increasing since 2011 and it’s closing the gap on football. There was almost as much money wagered on basketball as football in 2016 throughout the state of Nevada. There was $1,692,820,000 wagered on football in 2016 and $1,402,779,000 wagered on
CANNABIS CORNER
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC AND CANNABIS FAILURE
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ccording to the US Centers for Disease Control, ninety-one people die from prescription opiate abuse in the US every day. In West Virginia, the state hardest hit by the epidemic, 41 of every 100,000 residents died from drug overdoses in 2015. North Dakota was ranked the lowest (2.6 per 100,000). California, ranked seventh-lowest in the nation (11 per 100,000). Oxycodone ranked first in 2010 and 2011 among drug overdose deaths. Heroin ranked first from 2012 through 2014. In the 80’s evidence based practice theorized opiates were nonaddictive if the patient had legitimate pain. Now in 2016 we find this study had too few subjects and did not look at long term use. In other words, we were duped. So, what now? Pain is still not being treated effectively with or without opioids. The favorite sound bite is: The US writes 90% of the Vicodin prescriptions and we are only 5% of the world’s population. Dr. Forest Tennant, the renowned pain specialist out of West Corona, CA, would remind us the above statistic shows how compassionate we are. The second sound bite is: to sue the makers of opiates. It’s comforting to sue the pharmaceuticals just like it is easy to sue gun manufactures. But that ignores treating the epidemic. Hospitals are touting their comprehensive policies. That too is more blah blah blah. Their focus is discharging the patient with less pills to a physician who has no knowledge of how to replace the opiate with another effective
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basketball last year. Football is still the king, but wagering on basketball in Nevada is closing in. Basketball Is On The Rise In Every Way Betting on basketball is still relatively new to me. I rarely wagered on hoops before moving to Palm Springs from Las Vegas. It’s now such a part of my life that I spend almost as much time researching games as I do football. The long NBA season lends itself to how I like to gamble. l enjoy finding bits of data and seeing how they work with certain trends. Basketball has become an all-consuming sport recently. Following basketball on social media is almost as entertaining as watching the games. Game highlights lend themselves to easily on twitter and Instagram videos. Twitter has become a
treatment. Fear of raising a suspicious flag to the FDA, the community physician, more often than not, refuses to refill the prescription. In states where cannabis is legal the opiate deaths are lower proving cannabis can lead us out of the opioid epidemic. More people are reducing or totally stopping their use of opioids, anxiolytics, anti-insomnia, and tricyclic drugs all taken to relieve pain and insomnia. However, getting to that set point takes a trial and error approach. Cannabis failure can be high if the user is not willing to commit with money and patience. The first step is to take both CBD, the nonpsychoactive molecule, and THC, the psychoactive molecule. Users are instructed to start with 1 mg dose of both and increase daily, by 1mg increments until effective. healer.com/ landing/free. When the user requires more than 10mg of THC and/or 10mg of CBD, the cost rises. Most
products come in 15 ml bottles which last for 8 or 10 doses or (5-7) days. A 10mg capsule comes in a bottle with only 14 capsules. A 30mg capsule can cost $8 per capsule. If a user needs 30mg three times a day, that is $24/day just for the CBD. The negative propaganda, that marijuana is a gateway drug, fear of being stoned, and increasing costs, all lead to loss of faith and resultant cannabis failure. A new user can spend $300 in the first week through trial and error before settling on a stable dose for maintenance. Edibles can be dangerous in the naive user as there is no way to determine how much THC or CBD is present in the gummy or honey or brownie, or chocolate they are eating. Purchasing the more safe and efficient methods of inhalation, such as vaporizers, is also an expensive choice. The machines can range from $80 to $600. My question to the cultivators is why is medical cannabis so expensive? Your mark ups are outrageous. Will cannabis be for the middle class or the wealthy? Will the President’s push to fix the opioid crisis lead to rehabilitation centers providing cannabis? Will back yard growers flourish as regulations become more stringent? Cannabis can stop or reduce, the dose requirements of opiates, anti-anxiety and antipsychotic drugs used for pain, without the side effects of pharmaceuticals. Cannabis can treat so many diseases, but success only comes with trial and error. Each user investigating medical cannabis needs to decide for themselves if the cost is worth the rewards. Send questions to hilruth@gmail.com
social hub for basketball fans. Imagine the twitter bombast from Game 5 of the World Series every night of the basketball season. That’s a bit hyperbolic, but the social interactions can be as much fun as the game itself. College Hoops Are Helping In A Big Way Basketball betting has also grown because of the popularity of college basketball and the NCAA tournament. While the Nevada Gaming Control Board groups pro and college sports revenue the handle for basketball has been exploding after the first weekend of March Madness. The first weekend of games is now generating nearly as much revenue for sportsbook operators as the Super Bowl. The popularity of college basketball in Las Vegas seems to be growing with younger sports fans and bettors. Between holiday tournaments, conference tournaments, and March Madness college hoops have found a home in Sin City. When (if?) UNLV becomes popular this town will be bonkers for basketball. The popularity of basketball is growing everywhere. I’m stoked that the season is here as a fan and bettor! G’Luck!
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of November 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Adriana Martinez and Octavio Guillen got engaged to be married when they were both 15 years old. But they kept delaying a more complete unification for 67 years. At last, when they were 82, they celebrated their wedding and pledged their vows to each other. Are there comparable situations in your life, Aries? The coming months will be a favorable time to make deeper commitments. At least some of your reasons for harboring ambivalence will become irrelevant. You’ll grow in your ability to thrive on the creative challenges that come from intriguing collaborations and highly focused togetherness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I had pimples when I was a teenager. They’re gone now, although I still have a few pockmarks on my face as souvenirs. In retrospect, I feel gratitude for them. They ensured that in my early years of dating and seeking romance, I would never be able to attract women solely on the basis of my physical appearance. I was compelled to cultivate a wide variety of masculine wiles. I swear that at least half of my motivation to get smarter and become a good listener came from my desire for love. Do you have comparable stories to tell, Taurus? Now is an excellent time to give thanks for what once may have seemed to be a liability or problem. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The next two weeks will be one of the best times ever to ask provocative, probing questions. In fact, I invite you to be as curious and receptive as you’ve been since you were four years old. When you talk with people, express curiosity more often than you make assertions. Be focused on finding out what you’ve been missing, what you’ve been numb to. When you wake up each morning, use a felt-tip marker to draw a question mark on your forearm. To get you in the mood for this fun project, here are sample queries from poet Pablo Neruda’s Book of Questions: “Who ordered me to tear down the doors of my own pride? Did I finally find myself in the place where they lost me? Whom can I ask what I came to make happen in this world? Is it true our desires must be watered with dew? What did the rubies say standing before the juice of the pomegranates?” CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Things to say when in love,” according to Zimbabwe poet Tapiwa Mugabe: “I will put the galaxy in your hair. Your kisses are a mouthful of firewater. I have never seen a more beautiful horizon than when you close your eyes. I have never seen a more beautiful dawn than when you open your eyes.” I hope these words inspire you to improvise further outpourings of adoration. You’re in a phase when expressing your sweet reverence and tender respect for the people you care about will boost you physical health, your emotional wealth, and your spiritual resiience. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Are you working on solving the right problem? Or are you being distracted by a lesser dilemma, perhaps consumed in dealing with an issue that’s mostly irrelevant to your long-term goals? I honestly don’t know the answers to those questions, but I am quite sure it’s important that you meditate on them. Everything good that can unfold for you in 2018 will require you to focus on what matters most -- and not get sidetracked by peripheral issues or vague wishes. Now is an excellent time to set your unshakable intentions. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Every one of us experiences loneliness. We all go through periods when we feel isolated and misunderstood and unappreciated. That’s the bad news, Virgo. The good news is that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to make loneliness less of a problem. I urge you to brainstorm and meditate about how to do that. Here are some crazy ideas to get you started. 1. Nurture ongoing connections with the spirits of beloved people who have died. 2. Imagine having conversations with your guardian angel or spirit guide. 3. Make a deal with a “partner in loneliness”: a person you pray or sing with whenever either of you feels bereft. 4. Write messages to your Future Self or Past Self. 5. Communicate with animals.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The drive for absolute perfection could undermine your ability to create what’s very good and just right. Please don’t make that mistake in the coming weeks. Likewise, refrain from demanding utter purity, pristine precision, or immaculate virtue. To learn the lessons you need to know and launch the trends you can capitalize on in 2018, all that’s necessary is to give your best. You don’t have to hit the bull’s eye with every arrow you shoot -- or even any arrow you shoot. Simply hitting the target will be fine in the early going. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Remember the time, all those years ago, when the angels appeared to you on the playground and showed you how and why to kiss the sky? I predict that a comparable visitation will arrive soon. And do you recall the dreamy sequence in adolescence when you first plumbed the sublime mysteries of sex? You’re as ripe as you were then, primed to unlock more of nature’s wild secrets. Maybe at no other time in many years, in fact, have you been in quite so favorable a position to explore paradise right here on earth. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As a courtesy to your mental health, I minimize your exposure to meaningless trivia. In fact, I generally try to keep you focused instead on enlightening explorations. But in this horoscope, in accordance with astrological omens, I’m giving you a temporary, short-term license to go slumming. What shenanigans is your ex up to lately, anyway? Would your old friend the bankrupt coke addict like to party with you? Just for laughs, should you revisit the dead-end fantasy that always makes you crazy? There is a good possibility that exposing yourself to bad influences like those I just named could have a tonic effect on you, Sagittarius. You might get so thoroughly disgusted by them that you’ll never again allow them to corrupt your devotion to the righteous groove, to the path with heart. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the coming months it will be crucial to carefully monitor the effects you’re having on the world. Your personal actions will rarely be merely personal; they may have consequences for people you don’t know as well as those you’re close to. The ripples you send out in all directions won’t always look dramatic, but you shouldn’t let that delude you about the influence you’re having. If I had to give 2018 a title with you in mind, it might be “The Year of Maximum Social Impact.” And it all starts soon. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The punk ethic is rebellious. It transgresses conventional wisdom through “a cynical absurdity that’s redeemed by being hilarious.” So says author Brian Doherty. In the hippie approach, on the other hand, the prevailing belief is “love is all you need.” It seeks a “manic togetherness and all-encompassing acceptance that are all sweet and no sour -- inspiring but also soft and gelatinous.” Ah, but what happens when punk and hippie merge? Doherty says that each moderates the extreme of the other, yielding a tough-minded lust for life that’s both skeptical and celebratory. I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because the punk-plus-hippie blend is a perfect attitude for you to cultivate in the coming weeks. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’m falling in love with the way you have been falling in love with exciting possibilities that you once thought were impossible. Oh, baby. Please go further. Thrilling chills surge through me whenever you get that ravenous glint in your mind’s eye. I can almost hear you thinking, “Maybe those dreams aren’t so impossible, after all. Maybe I can heal myself and change myself enough to pursue them in earnest. Maybe I can learn success strategies that were previously beyond my power to imagine.” Homework: If you could change your astrological sign, what would you change it to and why? Write: FreeWillAstrology.com. ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
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MIND,BODY & SPIRIT
HEY SUGAR!
BY BRONWYN ISON
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ay we agree the holiday season commences on October 31st, Halloween Day. It’s the official kick-off to excessive sugar consumption, parties, more eating and more drinking. For the next two months you’ll be inundated with home parties and work celebrations. You’ll socialize more and work out less, your stress levels will peak, you’ll feel sluggish and likely less motivated to exercise or do any self care. Is this the trap you fall into each and every year? This isn’t my first column/blog about sugar. While gathering recent stats, I’m appalled, as usual, by the startling statistics about our consumption and addiction. This is important information that may alter your eating habits. Take a read of these stats from obesity.org, “Added sugars increase excess energy and reduce nutrient density in our diets, often contributing to weight gain and obesity.” The daily sugar in take for woman can be, 6 tsps (25 g), 9 tsps (38 g) for men. Yet, the average American consumes 19.5 teaspoons (82 grams) every day. That translates into about 66 pounds of added sugar consumed each year, per person. Yikes! This is scares the heck out of me. We know sodas, cookies, candy, processed foods and pastries contribute to our daily sugar intake. However, rule these out and you’ve decreased you sugar grams significantly. I become exceptionally frustrated and terribly disappointed in companies of which market to children. Luring the child, pressuring the parent and contributing to future unhealthy habits… quite frankly… disgust me. While it’s not my style to target a specific business, I simply cannot resist Starbucks massive campaign, targeting children teens and young adults. The Unicorn Frappuccino, colorful, looks fun to drink, and may even taste good. What Starbucks was not marketing was, the grande size had 59 grams of sugar and the Venti, 76 grams. Glance above for what your daily intake should be. Are you kidding
me? Needless to say, the Unicorn Frapp was not as successful as they planned. Starbucks was sued, not because of it’s harmful ingredients, rather by another coffee shop who claims Starbucks stole their name and idea. The US sugar addiction is off the charts and continues to soar at rapid speeds. If only retailers and companies could reconfigure their products to be beneficial to the consumer. Recent studies show and it’s widely thought, sugar acts to the brain in a similar way to cocaine or heroine. A new study has also suggested, sugar addicts be treated the same way as drug abusers. It’s possible a sugar addict needs to go through a detox program so he/she may kick the habit, lose the cravings, and learn to live without or little sugar in their diets. An overconsumption of sugar can lead to serious health concerns and long-term problems. As we approach the holiday season, I’m quite certain you haven’t heard the last of my findings on sugar. To be continued… Goal: eat less sugar this holiday season Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga in La Quinta, CA & www.bronwynison. com. 760-564-YOGA (9642)
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BY DR MARIA LOMBARDO
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GET RID OF THAT “TURKEY GOBBLER” UNDER YOUR CHIN!
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here is a new and very exciting product available to treat the fullness under your chin. It’s called Kybella® and it’s not surgery! It’s a medicine injected into the fat that sits under your chin (sub-mental fat) and actually dissolves it…. Permanently! The youthful face has a distinctly defined jawline and a sharp angle from the chin down onto the neck. When there is excess fat in this area the sharpness is dulled and not only does the person look heavier but older as well! One of the most common patient complaints is the fatty chin, or “turkey neck”, or “gobbler” and until now surgical liposuction and face/neck lift were the only options to address it. It tends to run in families, so if you look in the mirror and are starting to see “my mother’s neck” looking back this may be the solution for you. The active ingredient in Kybella® is deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath your chin, Kybella® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. Most people experience a reduction in
the fullness over the course of 4 – 6 weeks. The makers of the product recommend 2 – 4 treatment sessions but every individual is different. Once the desired aesthetic response is achieved with Kybella®, retreatment is not expected. Before receiving Kybella®, you will discuss with your doctor any medical conditions you have and any previous or planned face/neck surgeries. This product is not used for treating loose, hanging skin but it can have an effect of skin tightening. Kybella® injection is tolerated well by patients and most describe a sensation of heat or mild discomfort. Usually ice packs are given to relieve this temporary sensation and it resolves quickly. All patients return after 6 weeks to evaluate the results of the treatment and can opt to do additional injections for further improvement. The cost varies on the number of injections required and the amount of fat being treated. The average person will spend ~$600-$1000 per treatment session. The best way to get all your questions answered about Kybella® is to ask! Call Dr. Maria Lombardo at Lombardo Cosmetic Surgery 760-610-8990 to set up an appointment and find out if this new, amazing treatment is right for you!
LIFE & CAREER COACH BY SUNNY SIMON
RECOVERING AFTER A ONE-TWO PUNCH
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ometimes life hits us hard with a negative event throwing us off balance. In return, we react, we adjust, we recover. But what happens when an individual is clobbered by two major life issues in one year? What is the process for getting up, fighting back and returning to normalcy? Recently, a client of mine learned to pick up the shattered pieces of her life and rebuild. For Rhonda, it started in August when her long-term job with a major financial institution was made redundant. Walking out the door on her last day with her pink slip and severance package in hand, she stayed positive. In fact, she did something quite wise, Rhonda decided to take a breather. She deferred our work on her job search until late October. When I caught up with my client to schedule our first session, she answered the phone in a calm professional manner. It was what she said next that left me with no words. Rhonda explained she was sitting in a hotel room with her husband and two dogs because her home had been burned to the ground in the Northern California Tubbs fire. There you have it folks, two major life events mere weeks apart, both traumatic, both requiring emotional and financial recovery. Where to start? After processing the initial shock of dual events, Rhonda drew on her resilient nature and began to design a
plan. Although highly independent, she knew she must ask for and accept help from friends, and agencies. The family made plans to move out of the hotel and into the home of a distant cousin. After some counseling and joining a support group, Rhonda and her spouse began finding glimmers of that illusive silver lining. Now unencumbered by a mortgage payment and Rhonda’s job, the two began discussions about fulfilling a dream and moving to Colorado. Warming to their new found freedom their burden became lighter as they anticipated positive psychological changes. I suspect at one point these two individuals experienced situational depression. Who wouldn’t? Rhonda told me they left their home mere minutes before the fire consumed it. People do recover from trauma and looking back Rhonda reports having a stronger appreciation for life. Certainly those two events stacked one upon the other were serious, but change often provides new opportunities. Resilience can be learned, but the life lesson here is don’t try to go it alone. Whenever a traumatic event impacts your life, ask for help, seek counseling and as you work through recovery train your brain to see the positive. Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching and the author of the blog www.lifeonthesunnyside.net
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