Coachella Valley Weekly - November 22 to November 28, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 36 by CV Weekly

coachellavalleyweekly.com • November 22 to November 28, 2018 Vol. 7 No. 36

Bonnie Gilgallon

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Katie Stice

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Vinny Berry

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Perishment

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Pappy & Harriet’s

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JURASSIC WILD WEST ART EXHIBITION

RICARDO BRECEDA ART EXHIBITION AND SALE AT INDIO GRAND MARKETPLACE. GRAND OPENING DEC. 1ST

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

CONTENTS Jurassic Wild West Art Exhibition & Sale at Indio Grand Marketplace............... 3 Bonnie Gilgallon .................................... 5 Katie Stice............................................... 5 Spotlight 29 Winter Pow Wow............... 5 Vinny Berry............................................. 6 Perishment - Black Friday...................... 7 Consider This - Barbara Streisand......... 8 Fantasy Springs Events-Snoop Dogg ... 9 Pet Place............................................... 10 The Vino Voice ...................................... 11 Club Crawler Nightlife ................... 12-13 The Pampered Palate - Dining Review of Pappy & Harriet's........................... 14

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ndio Grand Marketplace is excited to announce that the Jurassic Wild West Art Exhibition will be on display at the mall from November 23rd through January 31st. Life-sized metal sculptures created by artist Ricardo Breceda will populate the shopping center, inspire imaginations and create an experience like no other. Breceda’s collection includes diverse gigantic dinosaur sculptures, vividly dramatic wild horses, a variety of classic desert creatures, gritty cowboys and iconic characters from the American West. The show will be open to the public and admission is FREE. Jurassic Wild West encounters shouldn’t have to be confined just to the Marketplace. Envision them in other surroundings – all of the sculptures in the exhibit will be for sale and in need of forever homes. Come out to the mall for the Exhibit Grand Opening and Sale on December 1st, and meet artist Ricardo Breceda in person. An eclectic selection of smaller pieces suitable for the home or garden will also be available for viewing and purchase. Exhibit Grand Opening & Art Sale Saturday, Dec. 1st from 10 AM – 6 PM Event is FREE and open to the public Meet artist Ricardo Breceda Tour the art exhibit

About Ricardo Breceda Halfway to San Diego, just west of the post office that marks the tiny town of Aguanga, you’ll find dinosaurs. Lots of them — along with giant rattlesnakes, leaping horses, knights in armor, bighorn sheep and a dog. These massive metal sculptures are the work of Ricardo Breceda, who calls himself an “accidental artist.” When his daughter, Lianna, turned seven years old, she wanted a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex for her birthday. Breceda had worked in construction but had no training in welding or art. Nevertheless, to please her, he built “T-Rex” — followed by a Spinosaurus and a Triceratops. That was 18 years ago and he hasn’t stopped since. His sculpture garden in Aguanga boasts at least 350 pieces; 130 or so rise out of the desert in Borrego Springs. One of Breceda’s dinosaurs surveys the cool, shady courtyard of the La Quinta Library and a few more camp out on the road to Twentynine Palms. For more information visit: RicardoBreceda.com Website: IndioGrandMarketplace.com Facebook.com/indiograndmarketplace

Brewtality ............................................. 15 Screeners ............................................. 16 Book Review......................................... 17 Safety Tips ............................................ 17 Haddon Libby ..................................... 19 Dale Gribow......................................... 19 Free Will Astrology.............................. 20 Mind, Body & Spirit............................. 20 Cannabis Corner................................... 22

November 22 to November 28, 2018

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BONNIE GILGALLON DEBUTS ROSEMARY CLOONEY TRIBUTE SHOW

November 22 to November 28, 2018

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“BONNIE SINGS ROSIE” DEBUTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018 AT 2 PM

ocal entertainer Bonnie Gilgallon will debut her new one-woman cabaret concert on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Arthur Newman Theater in Palm Desert. The show is entitled “Bonnie Sings Rosie” and the Rosie is the incomparable Rosemary Clooney. Bonnie’s show is part of the Cabaret On Sundays Series 10th season and presented by Les Michaels. Joining Bonnie will be pianist Joel Baker and Danny Flahive on bass. Tickets for the show are $15 cash only and sold at the door that opens at 1 pm for the 2 pm show. The Arthur Newman Theater is located in the Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert, CA. For more information please call Les Michaels at 760-325-2731. Valley audiences have been enjoying the vocal styling of Bonnie G, since she arrived in the desert from Washington, D.C. nearly

19 years ago. Bonnie’s voice is reminiscent of the Big Band Singers of the 1930’s and 40’s, like Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Rosemary Clooney, and Peggy Lee. In 2001, Bonnie starred in a highly acclaimed one-woman show at the Palm Springs Racquet Club titled “Bonnie G and the Blondes”. It was a tribute to those famous blonde singers, including Day, Clooney, Shore, Lee, & Patti Paige. A few years later, Bonnie again starred in a one-woman show, “Bonnie G. & Friends Do Broadway” at Peter’s in Rancho Mirage. She has appeared at many other local venues, including Back Street Bistro, A.J.’s on the Green, the Indian Wells Resort Hotel, Palm Desert Country Club and Backstreet Bistro. Most recently she was a featured vocalist in two of Patte Purcell’s Smooth Jazz Celebrity Jams, one at Arnold Palmer’s in La Quinta, and the

KATIE STICE BECOMES EXECUTIVE NEWS DIRECTOR OF RANCHO MIRAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

he Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce announced today the Board of Directors has selected Katie Stice, IOM, ACE, as Executive Director, effective December 1, 2018. Stice, 40, currently serves as chief of staff at Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. “We are thrilled to welcome Katie to the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce. The educational background and professional accomplishments achieved by Katie make her a uniquely qualified candidate. She brings with her an exciting fresh outlook and great energy to the role and we anticipate great things, so stay tuned,” said Jim Murdock, Chairman of the Board, Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, and Store Director at PIRCH. Stice brings eleven years of local chamber experience to the Rancho Mirage Chamber. She has earned her IOM (Institute for Organizational Management) from the US Chamber of Commerce and ACE (Accredited Chamber Executive) from the Western Association of Chamber Executives. Katie currently serves on the Board of Regents for

IOM, guiding future generations of chamber executives in the four-year educational program sponsored by the US Chamber of Commerce. She has been through the US Chamber’s accreditation process two times over, receiving a rare five-star accreditation rating both times with her team for the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce. Heavily involved in the community, Stice has received many awards and acknowledgements including Top 40 Under Forty from Palm Springs Life Magazine, Top 10 Most Interesting & Influential Women 2018 from CV Weekly and Angel on Earth Award from Angel Light Academy for her dedication and commitment to creating a better Coachella Valley. She has also served on several local nonprofit boards, such as the Auxiliary Board for Shelter from the Storm, and graduated Leadership Coachella Valley in its inaugural class. “I am thrilled to be selected to lead the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce! It is such a vibrant time in our local business community and I look forward to this new challenge. I am confident that we will see growth in membership, events strengthened and a focus on economic development,” said Stice. Rancho Mirage Chamber members and the public are invited to the November Mixer and Meet & Greet with the new Executive Director on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Land Rover at 71377 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. Admission is $5 RMCC Members and $15 Guests.

other at Desert Willow Resort in Palm Desert. Bonnie’s style has been described as “smooth & sultry.” Listeners have likened

her to both Julie London & Anita O’Day. The late radio personality Norman Mark called her “a singer of incredible depth. In addition to Bonnie’s singing and acting, and voiceover artist, she has an extensive background as a journalist, and radio talk show host with her show “Desert Living and Entertainment” and currently her syndicated show on iheart network. Who: Bonnie Gilgallon, with Joel Baker on piano, and Danny Flayhive on bass. What: “Bonnie Sings Rosie”, a live cabaret style concert Where: Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260 When: Sunday, November 25, 2018 at 2pm How: Tickets are $15 cash only at the door that opens at 1pm

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WEEKEND OF TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN SONG AND DANCE AT THE WINTER GATHERING POW WOW

WINTER GATHERING POW WOW SET FOR DEC. 7-9TH

ative American culture will come alive with Native American song and dance at the festive Winter Gathering POW WOW presented by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians December 7-9th, outside behind the Spotlight Showroom on the grounds at Spotlight 29 Casino. Admission is FREE and parking is FREE. Native Americans from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico attend the gathering for a spectacular display of traditional handmade regalia, dancing, songs, arts, crafts and food. The Winter Gathering POW WOW provides a great opportunity for people of all ages to participate in a memorable cultural event filled with Native American tradition and heritage. The Winter Gathering POW WOW brings multiple tribes together to compete in various dance and drum contests. Guests will see dancers in the “tiny tots” group (6 years and under), up to the “golden age” group, which will feature both men and women ages 65 and older. Cash prizes are awarded to the top performers in every category. Special performances include the Ironman Fancy

held on Saturday afternoon, as well as the Men and Women’s Team Dance which will be held on Sunday afternoon. A highlight of the Winter Gathering POW WOW is the Grand Entry, where all of the tribal dancers enter in a procession. Grand Entry times are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. Guests can also enjoy delicious food, including authentic recipes like Native American Fry Bread and Indian Tacos. A variety of vendors will be on hand selling items such as Native American jewelry, Native American artwork as well as clothing and apparel, pottery, and traditional dream catchers. Enjoy Bird Singers and Dancers on Friday, December 7th from 5pm to 7pm, and again on Saturday, December 8th from 5pm to 7:30pm. Winter Gathering POW WOW hours: Friday, December 7 from 7pm – 11pm Saturday, December 8 from 1pm – 11pm Sunday, December 9 from 1pm – 6pm For more info, call 866-377-6829 or visit www.Spotlight29.com.

November 22 to November 28, 2018

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THERE’S A NEW KID IN TOWN AND HE’S PHENOMENAL – VINNY BERRY MAKING THE DESERT HIS HOME

inny Berry arrived in the Coachella Valley this past September from Lake Tahoe. The first time I saw Berry perform was last month at JCs Patio Cafe in Palm Desert and I was blown away with his vocal control performing in such an intimate crowd and having the chops of a rock n roll frontman. I appreciated the way he was able to pull back when needed and the crowd was putty in his hands. Every now and then an artist comes along that really impresses me beyond words and Berry is one of them. Berry landed in LA around 8 years old after moving around as a Navy brat. He fell into becoming an actor being as he always liked entertaining even at a very young age. (Check out his IMDB page under Vincent Berry). He joined his first band around age 13 (punk band called Darwin’s Monkey Trial) and played his first gig at the Cobalt Cafe in Canoga Park. “I played in numerous bands through high school into my early 20’s performing at The Whiskey, The Key Club, The Rainbow Bar and Grill and the Pig n Whistle,” shared Berry, during a recent interview. He moved to Lake Tahoe in 2010 with his wife to get away from the city. “I started playing solo gigs at restaurants and started to really hone my craft. I formed a solid band up there that we eventually called Mother Stingray after a legal dispute over our original name ‘Strange Weather.’ We played a lot up and down CA and had a lot of fun. We relocated to Ventura, CA as a band and after a year the lead guitar player/ songwriter and drummer wanted to move back to Tahoe,” shared Berry. He started working a high level corporate sales job that he excelled at, but something was missing. Music! “After a year (summer of 2018) my wife and I decided to start fresh in the desert where she can pursue her graduate degree in social work and I can get back to what I love. We really love it out here

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so far. Wide open spaces are a great place to think. People are nice and laid back. We may end up here permanently,” shared Berry. He says he’s trying to avoid day jobs as much as possible (with a laugh). “I made a living in Lake Tahoe playing solo gigs while pursuing other creative projects, and I plan on doing that down here as well. I love playing music period. The solo cover gigs are great for paying the bills and I do really enjoy doing that because I try to put myself in (almost) every song I sing as to give it a certain sincerity that I crave when listening to singers. My ultimate dream is to be a front man of a rock band (which is Mother Stingray), but like I said before I am happy to make a living playing music. Original solo gigs are great because I love soft melodic acoustic tunes just as much as kick ass rock n’ roll.” Mother Stingray’s first gig was June of 2015 as Strange Weather at the Himmel Haus in Lake Tahoe CA. Mother Stingray has had 2 full length albums. The first one got pulled off iTunes because of the name dispute, but there are some hard copies still floating around. “Some songs were recorded after something like 5 rehearsals so it’s probably better that way,” Berry said with a chuckle. Mother Stingray released the second album Halloween 2018. I was fortunate enough to get a copy of that CD and I have to say these guys kick ass. “I have never officially released a solo record, but I plan to do so next year as I have a ton of demos,” shared Berry. Mother Stingray does not have any shows currently scheduled as they are looking forward to the buzz from the album dropping and being able to jump on tour with a national act. I have no doubt that this is in the cards for this band. “One of the most exciting parts of my musical career was playing a headline gig with Mother Stingray at ‘Vinyl’ inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Lake Take to

400 fans (max capacity.) It was so much fun, the crowd was insane, the sound was great and we played for like over 2 hours. I love playing a good rock show,” shared Berry. His influences range anywhere from Joni Mitchell to the Misfits and anything in between. A few main ones are the Beatles, Free, Led Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, Don Mclean, X and Pearl Jam. “New bands are a huge influence on me as well such as Rival Sons, Highly Suspect, Royal Blood, Beware of Darkness and Graveyard,” shared Berry. I got to see his love of Highly Suspect, who is also my new favorite band that played Coachella this year, when I went to see him two nights after the first show at JCs, at Desert Fox Bar in Palm Desert. Berry performed three Highly Suspect songs and delivered them with impeccable precision and passion. I was beyond impressed. “I respect good people in the music business, people who put the art above everything. I respect people in the music

business that go against the stereotypes of being fucked up and take care of themselves and improve their art for it. I think it is respectable when people use their talent for good causes as well. I think Eddie Vedder is a great example of that,” shared Berry. I asked who he would most like to open for and wasn’t surprised by his answer. “I would love to open for Pearl Jam for sure. Mother Stingray would be a great opener for Aerosmith also. I love Steven Tyler. Guns n Roses would be rad too! My songwriting partner and lead guitar player “Chili” would be stoked!” “Chili and I do most of the writing for Mother Stingray. It usually starts with a melody and goes from there until it’s been hammered into our subconscious. When I write solo it usually starts with a chord progression on acoustic until I develop a melody for a verse and chorus and then I tweak it until its finished, or record it on a voice memo on my phone and come back to it if the rest of the song is not coming to me. I guess I’m a bit old school and new school,” Berry said laughing. Berry is truly a remarkable performer regardless of whether he’s doing covers or his original music. He has a wide range of cover material that ran the gambit from Neil Young to Tom Waits, Elton John, Janis Joplin, Pearl Jam, and of course those Highly Suspect songs. Berry is one cool dude, both humble and chock full of outstanding vocal talent. The desert is lucky to have him, let’s hope he decides to call it his home. Don’t take my word for it go check him out for yourself. Upcoming Shows: JC’s Cafe on El Paseo in PD - Every Saturday from 3pm to 7pm La Quinta Brewing Company’s 5th Anniversary Party - November 24th Desert Fox Bar - November 30th from 9pm to 12am vinnyberrymusic.com motherstingray.com The Mother Stingray album is now available on iTunes and Spotify.

LOCAL MUSIC

riday, November 23 is Record Store Day’s annual Black Friday, an excuse to celebrate the specialness of music in our lives by the releasing of unique albums by some of our most revered artists. As it so happens, Black Friday will take on a new meaning this year as desert metal fans will turn a profit as Sugarbritches Productions presents “BLACK FRIDAY” featuring four award-winning heavy music bands under one roof at The Hood Bar and Pizza in Palm Desert, California. You will witness live performances from IN THE NAME OF THE DEAD, MEGA SUN, PERISHMENT and closing the show is THROW THE GOAT! The show marks PERISHMENT’s first and only show of 2018 and they will be celebrating the release of their new album SATURNINE. At this show only, 50 CDs of the album will be available for FREE and will feature a ‘bonus’ instrumental opening track. This is a FREE SHOW and music starts promptly at 9 p.m. SATURNINE is the 4th release in the PERISHMENT discography and second fulllength album. As its title suggests, the LP is anything but slow and gloomy. Produced, engineered and mixed by PERISHMENT guitarist, Bobby Taffolla, the album is a huge leap from their prior releases and shows their ascension to a plane where they rival the greats of any genre of metal. Coachella Valley Weekly was provided an advanced copy of the album and it is THE Frankenstein of metal albums. Ruben Gutierrez (vocals), Bobby Taffolla, (guitars/keyboards/vocals), Aaron Ramson (bass/vocals) and Tommy Winters (drums) have done it. They have created a sound that is timeless. In ten years, we’ll press play on SATURNINE and it will equal the same feeling we garner when we play Metallica’s ‘… And Justice For All’ and Pantera’s ‘Far Beyond Driven’. Below is our conversation and full album review. CVW: What has the break in action been like for PERISHMENT? Ramson: “Bobby and I have been writing music all this time but it’s always been hard to get the four of us in a room together. We’ve all striven, as individuals, to live balanced lives. We all maintain healthy family and home lives and make sure our careers are never compromised. It’s frustrating to be out of the scene for extended periods of time, but at the end of the day, WE define the music. The music does not define us.” Taffolla: “Yeah, certainly extended time away for a band is never a great thing. Stay away too long and sometimes you have to start back from scratch, which we have done a few times. I agree with Aaron in the sense that we have always been a band that when a rd

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BLACK FRIDAY – PERISHMENT RECORD RELEASE PARTY FOR ‘SATURNINE’

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BY NOE GUTIERREZ

member has something going on we don’t just can ‘em and move on, we try and work with the them and take the time that is needed.” CVW: In listening to the album it blew me away! The first song, ‘Hell Follows,’ is that all-around song every metal band strives to achieve as an opener. It’s one of the best I’ve heard and is a great welcome song for any new PERISHMENT fan. Taffolla: “When I wrote the music to ‘Hell Follows,’ I was experimenting with a new lower tuning and BAM! the main riff was born. The rest came really quickly and at first I thought the guys would think it was maybe a bit too straight forward. But when everyone added their pieces of the pie, it became a song that has been a favorite to perform live among all of us.” Gutierrez: “‘Hell Follows’ is a song about dominance fueled by uncertainty, hatred and rational action. Taking matters into your own hands bringing a Hell unlike any of the imposing has ever seen before.” CVW: The song ‘Kingdom Of Nothing’ and the rest of the album doesn’t let up. Ruben completely destroys and overwhelms with his ever-modernized death growl abilities. And Aaron has refined a new clarity on the clean vocals that provides the consummate counterpoint to Ruben. Ramson: “I do all of the clean vocals, I actually use my old growl on ‘Death of 1000 Suns,’ but aside from one verse, every growl you hear is from the lungs of Ruben!” CVW: SATURNINE sounds so up-to-date and unconventional. It’s likely my pick for ‘Album of the Year’ in any realm. Ramson: “To be honest, we already had this entire album recorded in 2015. Care to elaborate on how we’ve actually recorded this

album 3 times now, Bobby?” Taffolla: “A long time ago, in a studio far away...” Ramson: “We recorded the entire album once as a rough demo, something we always do. We listen back and decide what kind of changes we want to make. Then we recorded it again in its entirety and still weren’t happy with the way the mix came out. So Bobby went and studied and became a full blown studio engineer and record producer so we could do it with the tones and vibe we heard in our heads. And he did it right!” Taffolla: “Yes, this album has been recorded basically three times. First as a full length, then re-recorded as a potential EP and then what we have today. On our last record we really didn’t take the proper time to develop preproduction tracks as we should have, we just wanted it out. This time we did almost too much pre-production on these songs, in the studio and on the stage. But I think it was a much better approach. I did a massive studio upgrade and kinda had to learn certain things and familiarize myself as we went. But overall I think we are all very satisfied with the end product.” PERISHMENT’S final result is their pièce de résistance thus far. PERISHMENT’S first three releases, Cult Of Disaster LP (2008), Peripheral Veil EP (2011), and Amidst The Black EP (2014), are being remixed and remastered and are slated to be available on all major streaming platforms in early 2019. SATURNINE Album Review: Hell Fellows If you could include all that is right with metal, it’s manifested in the opener. The peaceful sonic guitar intro is misleading. Its string feel leads to drums, bass and guitar almost funk intro. Gutierrez’ vocals are crisp and as clear as ever. The main riff is heady. The synchronous descending combo of drums, guitar and bass essentially cascades to Hell. The legion of tempos shows PERISHMENT’S ability and homage to the many sub-genres of metal. Kingdom Of Nothing With Ramson on vocals this is a great 2nd song. PERISHMENT provides no pause. That’s what you want from a 2nd song on an album. No doubt they had to pull straws to determine the order of songs on the album. Obliteration (Embers) The song destroys. This song belongs on

93.7 KCLB and any other rock station willing to break new ground. You hear me TK? Sleight Of Hand Gutierrez vocals shine here. He has perfected his vocal technique that separates him from other vocalists of similar styles. Death Of A Thousand Suns With Ramson on vocals and double-bass work from Winters driving the song, this is another potential rock radio favorite. It can be easily forgotten, but Ramson’s basslines are intricate and we can only attend a show to see how he balances his dual-duties. The Barrens (Spoiled Earth) Ramson and Gutierrez crossover vocals are sympathetic to each other. Winters drumming continues to astound. He has developed into a wholesome percussionist accessing the simplest of sounds like the bell of the ride cymbal to amplify the haunting aura. We Bond To Ghosts The intro’s chilling and tempo ominous. The continued vacillation of vocals between Ramson and Gutierrez is hyper-effective. Taffolla complements once again and lays the perfect riff. Convergence Driving. Punching. A great track to end the album. Optimistically, I hope the marching tempo leads to the next record. As an album, SATURNINE is comprehensive. Whether you enjoy Slayer, Dry Kill Logic, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Type O Negative, Pantera, Mastodon, Opeth, The Misfits, Deftones, In Flames or Soilwork, you should engulf yourself in this album and I pledge you will not be disappointed. All music written by Bobby Taffolla except “Death of a Thousand Suns” & “The Barrens (Spoiled Earth)” by Aaron Ramson. All lyrics written by Ruben Gutierrez except “Death of a Thousand Suns” & “The Barrens (Spoiled Earth)” by Aaron Ramson. Cover art design by Bobby Taffolla. Produced, mixed and engineered by Bobby Taffolla. Recorded between May – Oct 2018 at “Saturnine Studios” (Taffolla home studio) in Indio, CA. Saturnine will be streaming on SoundCloud, YouTube, Reverbnation and Bandcamp (via App). Saturnine will be available for purchase/ download via Bandcamp. Hell Follows Lyric Video was released on YouTube on October 31st, 2018 Obliteration (Embers) was released for streaming on Soundcloud on November 16th, 2018 Tracks 01, 02, 03, 04, 07 & 08 written by Bobby Taffolla & Ruben Gutierrez. Tracks 05 & 06 written by Aaron Ramson. Released by: Scrum Recordings facebook.com/perishment youtube.com/perishmentmusic soundcloud.com/perishment perishment.bandcamp.com reverbnation.com/perishment perishmentmusic@yahoo.com

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arbra Streisand is a force of nature. Love her or hate her, she has defied the odds and managed to remain a popular artist for nearly 60 years. She’s a singer, an actress, a songwriter and a director. She is an EGOT winner, that’s someone who has won the following awards; an Emmy a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony, that’s a pretty exclusive club. She has also just released Walls, her 36th studio album. Born in 1942, Barbra was raised in Brooklyn, New York. Her mother possessed an operatic voice, and contemplated a singing career but never pursued it. Her father was a teacher who died a few months after Barbra was born. That loss deeply affected her throughout her life. Early on, she discovered her singing talent, but by her teenage years, she had a higher ambition. Marlon Brando was her idol and she wanted to become a serious actor. Singing was a means to an end. By early ‘60s she was taking acting classes and earning her keep by singing in the Greenwich Village clubs. Her first major gig was opening for Phyllis Diller at the Bon Soir. Even as she gained accolades for her singing, people advised her to alter her very distinctive nose and change her name to something more white-bread like “Joanie Sands.” (Joan is her middle name) She ignored the first piece of advice and slightly modified her first name, removing the second “a” in Barbara. Rather quickly she acquired a manager, Marty Erlichman (who remains her manager to this day), she began appearing on Broadway in “I Can Get It For You Wholesale,” and performing in de rigueur television shows like the “Tonight Show,” “Ed Sullivan” and Judy Garland’s shortlived variety show where the pair famously duetted on “Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy.” She signed with the Columbia label and released her first album in 1963. A few years later she was starring on Broadway as infamous vaudevillian Fanny Brice in “Funny Girl.” From there, her career skyrocketed. Not only did she make her movie debut in the film adaption of “Funny Girl,” but she received an Academy Award for Best Actress, (tying with none other than Katharine

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Hepburn). From there, she went on to record more albums, star in more movies and television specials. She and her husband, actor Elliott Gould, welcomed their son, Jason, in 1966, but they divorced by 1971. Meanwhile, along with fellow actors, Dustin Hoffman, Steve McQueen Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier, she formed First Artists productioncompany and became more politically active in the Democratic party. In the ensuing years, Barbra has acted in some classic films like “What’s Up, Doc?” and “The Way We Were,” and some abysmal efforts (“Up The Sandbox, “For Pete’s Sake” and “The Owl And The Pussycat”). By the mid-seventies she began to push for more creative control on her on film sets. She had a vision for her Rock N’ Roll remake of “A Star Is Born” and she clashed with the director. It was around this time she gained a reputation for being “difficult.” She drily noted at the time, if she were a man, that label would have been “Perfectionist.” One of the few women to break Hollywood’s glass ceiling, she made her Directorial debut and starred in the 1983 box office smash, “Yentl.” It was a passion project she began shepherding in the ‘60s. A few years later she repeated the process with “The Prince Of Tides.” Another critical and commercial hit, it garnered seven Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. Tellingly, Barbra was snubbed in the Best Director category. In 1996, once again she directed and starred in “The Mirror Has Two Faces” a commercial hit despite mixed reviews. Musically, Barbra has occasionally challenged herself, breaking free from the constraints of the classic American Songbook. In the ‘70s she covered contemporary artists like David Bowie, John Lennon, Carole King, Paul Simon and most winningly, Laura Nyro. She also began writing her own songs and won the Academy Award for Best Song with “Evergreen,” the theme from “A Star Is Born.” Her experimentation didn’t always work, “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough),” a Disco-fied duet with Donna Summer, closely resembled the sound of two cats humping. Meh collaborations with people like Don Johnson, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion peppered her late ‘80s and early ‘90s efforts. As the 20th century wound down, she had found love with actor James Brolin and the couple married in 1998. She continued to make albums and tour sporadically. Nearly 10 years ago she shook things up by enlisting Jazz chanteuse Diana Krall to produce Love Is The Answer; an intimate collection of Jazz standards that pushed past her usual gauzy Easy Listening music and received unanimous critical acclaim. Of course, it sold well, reaching #1 on the Billboard Top 200. This record-breaking achievement made Barbra Streisand the only artist to have a number one album in America in five different decades, (and her 51st gold record overall). After that break with tradition, it was business as usual for her next few albums; a collection of songs from her favored lyricists,

“WALLS” (COLUMBIA RECORDS) BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

Alan and Marilyn Bergman, plus a couple of predictable duets albums, Partners and Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway. Naturally, both hit #1 on the charts. Now Barbra has returned with her 36th album Walls. This time out she felt, not inspired, but galvanized by the current divisive political climate. She teetered between terror and heartbreak over the actions of the Cheetocolored despot that currently occupies the White House. This, in effect, is her protest album. Walls opens with the one-two punch of “What’s On My Mind” and “Don’t Lie To Me,” both co-written by Barbra. Wordless vocalese crests over swirly modal keys and courtly Spanish guitar as Babs settles in to tell us exactly what’s on her mind. Her still supple soprano caresses lyrics that seem ripped from the headlines; “I’m lying here awake, photographs flash through my mind, if I could only get some rest, I toss and turn instead/Oh I think of every child, how they should have the right to shine, never lose their innocence, each one born divine.” The source of her insomnia is obviously the recent edict enacted by Cheeto Von Bone Spurs to separate children from their parents as families illegally crossed the border. But she still has faith; “Some trees learn to bend, that’s how they survive, maybe we must learn from them to keep our hopes alive.” The soothing arrangement and lush orchestration can’t restrain her outrage. “Don’t Lie...” opens tentatively with searching piano chords that are quickly eclipsed by programmed keys and propulsive percussion. There’s a surprising Electronica edge to the tune that accentuates the censorious vibe of the lyrics. In calmer days, the listener might assume Barbra was taking a duplicitous lover to task, but it is crystal clear she is Addressing the Oval Office occupant who regularly achieves a “PantsOn-Fire” score on PolitiFact’s “Truth-OMeter.” Her mien veers from conversational to confrontational, lambasting his venal and transparent perfidies; “How do you win if we all lose? You change the facts to justify, your lips move but words get in the way.” She even manages to mock his epic narcissism and nonexistent sense of style; “You can build towers of bronze and gold, you can build castles in the sky, you can use smoke and mirrors, old clichés, (but) not today.” Barbra revisits a couple of ‘60s Rock classics, but the results are mixed. “Imagine/

What A Wonderful World” mashes up John Lennon’s timeless plea for peace and understanding with Louis Armstrong’s subtle appeal for racial tolerance. The verses dovetail nicely and Barbra’s vocals execute a series of melismatic leaps, but ultimately the song just kind of lays there. “What The World Needs Now,” the Burt Bacharach-Hal David powerhouse that Jackie DeShannon took to #7 in 1965 gets a subtle but strange makeover. First, she jettison’s the original’s waltz-time, initially locking into a slow, elegiac groove. But on the break the tempo shifts gears accelerating into a Samba-fied rhythm and adding distracting vocal assists from R&B crooner Babyface and Yacht Rock demi-god, Michael McDonald. It might have been more effective if she had stripped the tune down and kept the focus on her vocals. The songs that are more effective here include the mostly acoustic “Better Angels,” which references Abraham Lincoln’s infamous quote that appeals to “the better angels of our nature.” Another co-write from Barbra, “The Rain Must Fall” unfolds slowly before easing into a propulsive rhythm. A blistering rebuke of the Prevaricator-InChief, it pulls no punches, noting “Facts are fake and friends are foes, and how the story ends nobody knows/Cruel is kind and lost is found, and truth goes ‘round and ‘round and ‘round and ‘round.” “Love’s Never Wrong” is a simple, but protean ballad that makes the case that love transcends race and gender; “No one can tell what’s right for you, or how two hearts can be one.” Meanwhile, she resurrects “Take Care Of This House,” from an obscure Leonard Bernstein/Alan Jay Lerner musical, “1600 Avenue.” The cinematic orchestration can’t gloss over bleak lyrics that offer a metaphor for a nation no longer indivisible; “Here in this shell of a house, the house that is struggling to be/Falling through the hall, coming straight through the wall, is hope staring down at me.” Other interesting songs include the anthemic title track and “Lady Liberty” which exhibits a “Don’t Rain On My Parade” tenacity. The album closes with a new version of “Happy Days Are Here Again.” Revisiting her 55 year-old hit, Barbra echoes Joni Mitchell’s recalibration of “Both Sides Now.” Youthful yearning and hopeful exuberance are tempered by a measure of wisdom and gravitas. Almost six decades in, having sold 68.5 million albums, received 10 Grammy Awards, and two Academy Awards, Barbra Streisand has record making down to a science. While she takes chances here lyrically on Walls, one wishes she would move out of her comfort zone musically. Imagine the possibilities had she enlisted a producer like Rick Rubin or T-Bone Burnett? Still, she has made an elegant record that speaks truth to power.

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ICONIC HIP-HOP ARTIST SNOOP DOGG EVENTS BRINGS HIS DECADES OF HITS TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO IN FEBRUARY

November 22 to November 28, 2018

ulti-platinum artist and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg has been at the forefront of popular culture with award-winning albums and songs, hit television shows, and films for over two decades. Snoop Dogg has reigned over pop culture as an unparalleled musical force who has raised the bar as an entertainer and globally recognized innovator, and he’s bringing his envelope-pushing stage show back to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Since 1993, Snoop Dogg has released 17 studio albums, sold over 35 million albums worldwide, reached No. 1 on Billboard charts and received nearly 20 Grammy nominations. He’s set records with his seminal album Doggystyle, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and sold over 800,000 copies in the first week. Throughout his career, Snoop’s produced chart-topping hits including “Gin & Juice,” “Who Am I? (What’s My Name?),” “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang,” “Next Episode,” “Beautiful,” “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” “Signs,” “Sensual Seduction” and “I Wanna Rock.” He has collaborated with artists across all genres of music and has helped to define music history. His most recent album (2018), Snoop Dogg Presents Bible Of Love, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts and is his first offering in the Gospel music genre. In addition to his extensive work in music, Snoop has acted and appeared in numerous films, including Beach Bum, Soul Plane, Starsky & Hutch, Half Baked and the Oscar-winning drama Training Day, among others. His voice has also been featured in the animated films Turbo and Hotel Transylvania and such

shows as King of the Hill, Futurama, and The Cleveland Show. Snoop Dogg has also made his mark in the television space, including being nominated for an Emmy Award for his role as Executive Producer and Co-Host of VH1’s hit show, Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner (in which he co-starred with Martha Stewart), Executive Producer and Host of TNT’s game show, Joker’s Wild and Executive Producer of acclaimed Netflix’s show, Coach Snoop. Snoop Dogg has been a part of music and entertainment history and he is looking forward to adding to that legacy with his upcoming show at Fantasy Springs. Tickets for the 8pm Snoop Dogg performance on Saturday, February 16, 2019 are on sale now, November 16th for $109, $99, $79, and $59 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at FantasySpringsResort.com.

FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO WILL BE YOUR ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY FOR 2019

antasy Springs Resort Casino has always been the Coachella Valley’s destination for the best live music and entertainment, and the 2019 lineup will be no different. From hip-hop to comedy, classic crooners to rock ‘n’ roll, Fantasy Springs is ramping up its entertainment offerings for a stellar season. Ring in the New Year with Purple Reign (the country’s foremost Prince tribute band) inside the newly renovated LIT at Fantasy Springs. Then the big name entertainment continues with heavy hitters such as:

Fri, Jan 11 Million Dollar Quartet Sat, Jan 12 Back To The 90’s Sat, Jan 19 Temptations & Four Tops Fri, Feb 1 The Beach Boys Fri, Feb 8 Boys II Men Fri, Feb 15 The Righteous Brothers Sat, Feb 16 Snoop Dogg Sat, Feb 23 Pitbull Fri, Mar 1 Michael McDonald Sat, Mar 2 Frankie Valli Fri, Mar 8 Terry Fator Fri, May 3 Pepe Aguilar

Tickets for all of the shows can be purchased at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at FantasySpringsResort.com. The 12th hilarious season of The Improv at Fantasy Springs debuts on January 11th and will feature the best nationally known comedy acts as well as some rising stars in the comedy world. There is one show every Friday at 9pm and two shows every Saturday at 8pm and 10pm through the first weekend of April. The newly renovated LIT inside Fantasy Springs will also feature live entertainment on the weekends, plus regular featured special evenings like Brad’s Pad every Tuesday, Noches de Fuego every Wednesday, and Country Night every Thursday night. Each of these specialty nights are FREE and open to the public. You must be 21 years of age.

November 22 to November 28, 2018

PET PLACE

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AVOIDING HOLIDAY HAZARDS FOR PETS

e celebrate Thanksgiving this week, and Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Day arrive in quick succession. Christmas trees are going up, parties are planned, and holiday lights are brightening our desert. Fido and Fluffy are often included in our plans, and they may linger beneath the table hoping for a holiday treat. However, this time of year also sees a dramatic increase in emergency trips to the vet for our four-legged friends. In the frenzy of activity, we may overlook the dangers that certain holiday plants, foods and decorations pose to cats and dogs. One of your dinner party guests might be tempted to give Benji a sample from his plate. Sugar, chocolate, turkey skin, turkey bones, gravy, and avocados can be harmful to a dog. Onions, garlic, raisins, grapes, and nuts, (particularly walnuts and macadamia nuts) are very dangerous when consumed by a dog in large quantities. Keep that bowl of holiday candy off the coffee table where a pet can reach it. Chocolate in particular is very dangerous for animals. Candy and gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol is very hazardous.

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

MEET JOEY Want a buddy to play fetch with you? Precious Joey was abandoned and attacked by a larger dog. Now recovered and fully vetted, this happy 4-yr-old boy hopes for a forever home. Call Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000.

Poinsettias are not as toxic as we once believed, however sampling a leaf from one can make your dog mildly ill or cause swelling to the skin. Even worse than poinsettias are holly, lilies and mistletoe. A kiss under the mistletoe might add romance to your holiday, but it can cause erratic behavior and even cardiovascular collapse when ingested by your pet. Mistletoe berries can also be a hazardous. Dr. Lillian Roberts of Country Club Animal Clinic in Palm Desert sees a dramatic influx of patients this time of year. She advises, “Avoid ornaments or decorations that are small and

BY JANET McAFEE easy to swallow, as these can quickly lead to intestinal blockage and emergency surgery. This also includes tinsel, ribbon, and small loose bells that cats find irresistible. I once x-rayed a dog only to discover an entire glass ornament sitting in his stomach. Surgery was needed to get the ornament out.”. Dr. Roberts offers these additional tips to keep your animals safe and healthy: Unplug Christmas tree lights and other electrical decorations when you are not home. Cords are attractive chew toys for kittens and puppies, and if chewed when plugged in can be very dangerous. Make sure anything you add to the water under your tree is not poisonous. Pets WILL drink from this bowl. Flocked trees are also a bad idea. You can feed your dog turkey in moderation, but don’t include the skin,

bones or gravy. Mixing a high fat meal with holiday stress is a recipe for GI upset. If your dog has a sensitive stomach or food allergies, don’t share your holiday meal. Make sure visitors don’t leave gates, doors, and windows open that allow animals to escape. Refrain from surprising someone with an animal as a gift. Let people experience the joy of selecting a pet that meets their own preference. Accompany them to a shelter to select a pet and pay their adoption fee. Visit the Coachella Valley Animal Campus at 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. View their adoptable animals at www.rcdas.org. Take a rescue dog or cat home for the holidays! Keep your vet’s contact information close at hand. Contact Country Club Animal Clinic in Palm Desert at (760) 776-7555. There is only one 24-hr animal hospital in the Coachella Valley, VCA, 46920 Jefferson just north of Highway 111, Indio (760) 342-4712. Contact the 24-hour Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680. Keep these phone numbers on your cell phone. I wish you and your 4-legged family members a safe and happy holiday season! Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

November 22 to November 28, 2018

BY RICK RIOZZA

A WINE SOAKED WEEKEND AT THE ACE HOTEL

e knew that this was going to happen sooner than later. An international destination such as Palm Springs will no longer suffer the want of a wine festival. And this inaugural wine fest will of course be held at the Ace Hotel on the upcoming weekend of December 1st and 2nd. The news gets better. Christine Soto, owner of Dead or Alive bar, is bringing a new focus on the wine festival theme. Those of us who drop in at her wine bar already know her disposition to keep it real in the wine game. She continues to showcase the smaller wine producers who make a great bottle of wine but often do not get the fanfare they deserve. Well—it’s this energized concept that’s she bringing to the Ace. This isn’t your grandfather’s wine tasting event, this is the new California wine country; the new breed of winemakers on the forefront. What a treat it will be for us vino enthusiasts to expand our wine experience. I stopped in at Dead or Alive the other night to chat with Christine. She brought me up to date and spoke plainly, “It’s all about diversifying our palates and have fun doing it.” I love the fact that she’s got the pulse of the new wave community of winemakers who particularly use biodynamic and organic farming practices. She is absolutely excited with both initiating the event for our Palm Springs area and bringing over forty dedicated winemakers and producers on hand to the festival to pour their lineup. The entire weekend event is titled Golden Grapes, A wine weekend bacchanalia with Palm Springs Wine Fest & Wine Not? There’s a Saturday pool party/wine tasting event (this is the Ace Hotel after all) from noon to 5pm; and the aforementioned Palm Springs Wine Fest on Sunday from noon to 5pm as well.

The Ace Hotel writes on the Saturday event, “Oeno enthusiasts Evan Enderle and Bon Appétit’s Marissa A. Ross play host to a bar of small-production, sustainable varietals, spreading the good news on natural wine.” Kristin Scharkey, recently wrote in the Desert Sun, “Author and Bon Appétit Magazine wine editor Marissa A. Ross also will be in attendance, co-hosting a pool party with event producer Evan Enderle at the Ace hotel on Saturday. Ross has garnered a devoted following through her blog, “Wine. All the Time” where she uses “The Ross Test” to review wines by drinking them straight out of the bottle. She calls Palm Springs her second home and said the opportunity to share her love of wine in one of her “favorite places on Earth” was a “no brainer.” As to Sunday’s Palm Springs Wine Fest, the Ace writes, “For its inaugural year, the Wine Fest celebrates the Golden State and

its place in the contemporary landscape of wine. The day-long tasting highlights the movers and shakers of the ‘California Style’ preserving varietals from far-flung locations like the Sierra Foothills and Mendocino, and taking a lighter touch in the cellar. Their grapes are grown and wine is made with love, reflecting their dedication to California terroir.” Tickets are $85 at the door. Admission includes unlimited tastings, small bites, expert insights from the winemakers and live entertainment. Winemakers include, but are not limited to, A Tribute to Grace, Arnot Roberts, Broc Cellars , Caraccioli Cellars, Extea Wines, Field Recordings, Forlorn Hope, Habit Wine, Halcyon Wines, Jbrix, Lieu Dit, Lofi, Martha Stoumen, Matthiasson, Methode Sauvage, Minus Tide Wines, Nomadica, Oeno, Penville Wine, Poe Wines, Potek, Presqu’il, Red Car wine Co., Roark Wine Company, Robert Sinskey Vineyards, Ruth Lewandowski Ryme Cellars, Scribe Winery, Scholium Project, Trailmaker Wine Co., Waits-Mast and Whitcraft Winery. As is usual with the Ace Hotel, live music is the rule: appearing is Mattson 2 and dublab’s DJ Frosty. Here’s the buzz: “The Mattson 2. If you could soundtrack the jangle of the sea and the jazz of the surf, The Mattson 2 would most certainly be the composers. The identical twin guitar and drums duo are truly a marvel of jazz-rock orchestration and arrangement. The duo shimmers and shakes with the soaring modern wizardry of Jared Mattson’s untamed, layered guitars and Jonathan Mattson’s tribal jazz hard-bop drumming. They channel the gorgeously hypnotic gods of surf, sun, and neonpunk-jazz of our modern universe, evoking evolved realms of experimentalism, rhythm, and story.” Quoting Kristin Scharkey, again from her Desert Sun article, “Beyond the festival weekend, Palm Springs Wine Festival – established as a nonprofit– will bring educational wine events to the Coachella Valley throughout the year. Soto envisions seminars with winemakers, trips to wine regions, wine dinners, and trainings with educators or importers. In the meantime, she will continue her mission by constantly curating the selections on her wine list at Dead or Alive. It’s her way of “converting” people, or at least introducing them to a “different kind of wine.” “I do this night after night, with some impact – but small,” Soto says. “The wine festival’s mission is to introduce the people of the Coachella Valley to honestly-made wine. What better place to start than California?” See you at the Wine Fest! Cheers!

November 22 to November 28, 2018

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THUR NOVEMBER 22

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Jetset w/ Nena Anderson 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Turkey Day Turn Up w/ DJ John Paul 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield and Brian Dennigan 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Closed BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 Johnny Meza and Co. 6-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Lipstick hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 TBA 8-10pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Patricia Welsh 6-9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Chris Lomeli 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Open Mic 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 9pm

LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Quinto Menguante 8-1am MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Closed PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Closed ROWAN; PS; 760-904-5015 Symara Stone 6-9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 The Smooth Brothers 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Dude Jones 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Closed THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Mike Cosley 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Robert Salisbury 4:40-6pm, The Steve Oliver Band 6:30-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Black Market Jazz 5-8pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Banda Night w/ Banda Sin Nombre and DJ Markuz Area 9pm

FRI NOVEMBER 23

19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Live Music 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Fast Heart Mart 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 TBA 9pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 TBA 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sharon Sills 6:30pm AMERICAN LEGION; PS; 760-325-6229 Billy Erickson and Matt Barnes 5:30-7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 3rd Annual Leftovers Party w/ Provoked, Thoughts Contained, Ckeelay, JMVT, Imdead and DJ Contraz 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Hi-Fi Academy 8:30pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-7755566 DJ Double A 8pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6-10pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 6:30-10pm

CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Viva Friday’s w/ DJ Banks 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT FOX; PD; Wyldsky 9pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Belstarr w/ Dana Larson 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Sugarbricthes Productions Presents: Perishment’s Record Release Party w/ Throw the Goat, Mega Sun and In the Name of the Dead 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-7pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke 7:30pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ Jerry 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 Finesse 6:3011pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio NV 5-9pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 6:30pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 TBA 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Steve Williams Experience 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Gethen Jenkins 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Jane Monheit 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Grady James Band 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm

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SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SOLANO’S BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-6655 Michael Madden 6-9pm SONOMA GRILL; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Off Da Cuff 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Dennis Michaels 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Black Friday Party w/ Barflys 6-9pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 “Meet the Corwins” 5:30-7:30pm, The John Stanley King Show 8pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 DJ Galaxy and the House Whores 5pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 5-7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Rose Mallett 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Fantasy Friday w/ DJ LF and Cali Redd 9pm

SAT NOVEMBER 24

29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Michael Lowe 6:30pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Reverbnation Radio 11am, poolside, and 9pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; 760-674-4080 Steppin’ Out 7-11pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 El Baile Trankis w/ Ocho Ojos, DJs Gallo Negro and Amavida 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Barry Minniefield, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Hi-Fi Academy 8:30pm BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-7755566 DJ 9pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gennine Francis 6-10pm COACHELLA VALLEY BREWERY; TP; 760343-5973 5th Anniversary Party and Musicfest 12pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Myx 6:30-10pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 DJ Banks and Mr. Miami 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ Journee 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm

FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Frankie DiSalvo 6-9pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 Rogue Ogre, Daytime Moon and The CMF’s 8pm THE GROTTO @ FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PD; 760-776-6533 Jack Ruvio 6-9pm THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Irie Junctions 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 4-10pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Bob Allen 6pm KILO’S CANTINA; TP; 760-835-1363 TBA 9pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LQ BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 LQ Brewery 5th Anniversary Parking Lot Party 2pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 TBA 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 TBA 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio NV 6-10pm MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan Gregg 6pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-3274080 Dog N Butterfly (Heart Tribute) 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 On the Rocks 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Meat Puppets and I See Hawks in LA 9pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Jane Monheit 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Drumhall w/ DJ Alf Alpha 9pm ROWAN; PS; 760-904-5015 Lance Riebsomer 6-9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SONOMA GRILL; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 7-10pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. 6:30pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Ghosts of Kelso 8pm

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THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Reggie “Vision” Alexander 6:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Mystic Mixer Wellness Festival w/ Leon Hendricks and Joe Baldino 12-5pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Rose Mallett and Co. 5-7pm, Kal David, Lauri Bono and the Real Deal 7:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 5pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-5955 Michael Keeth 6pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 The Stanley Butler Band 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Snapchat Saturdays w/DJ LF and Cali Redd 9pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bob Garcia 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ 11am poolside, Intoxica Radio Live w/ Howie Pyro 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Sunday Brunch w/ Barney McClure 11am BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Kick Back w/ DJs LF, Contraz and Geo Hosted by Ron T 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Patrice Morris 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Michael Keeth 5pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm continue to page 18

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THEPAMPERED PALATE

he famous Pioneertown venue known for its music, also has some incredible rockin’ food as well, all in the high desert at Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace. It was a crisp November Sunday to take a day trip up to Pioneertown near Yucca Valley. I had been there several times before, but this time I wanted to take my boyfriend up there as he had never been. It’s a trippy place without a doubt, originally built by the likes of Roy Rogers, Dick Curtis and Russel Hayden as a full blown old western style movie set in 1946, where crew members and cast could actually reside and enjoy while filming. Complete with a motel, and services, all tucked away in the high desert mountains, and is still a fun attraction to visit today. Pappy & Harriet’s grew from Pioneertown, once being the Cantina in which Harriet’s mother and father, Francis and John Aleba opened in 1972, and then passed on to her daughter and her husband Claude “Pappy” Allen. In 1982 Pappy & Harriet’s began what would become a legendary Pioneertown destination for fabulous music and incredible food. After the passing of Pappy in the 90’s, the hot spot changed hands, and landed in the palms of Linda Krantz and Robyn Celia, who have continued the tradition of Pappy & Harriet’s and have grown its popularity as a music and food haven. The road to Pioneertown is a slightly daunting one. Not necessarily on your way up, but the thought of people driving it on the way down after enjoying themselves at P&H can kind of be a worrisome thought…but cheers to hoping that people utilize the belief in the DD concept. On our arrival to P&H, there was a noticeable difference in the air. It smelled especially clean, as if it had been filtered for my nostrils. I found myself taking greedy breaths of the fresh air, thinking that with

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ROCKIN FOOD AT PAPPY & HARRIET’S

each intake, I was somehow cleansing my lungs of any lesser air I had breathed before. It felt good, really good. There was a wait to be seated at P&H, a collage of people looked in no hurry as they waited for a seat. But as the smell of the mesquite grill spilled generously out of the doors, it inadvertently lessened the patience. Within a small span of time, our name echoed towards us as we were summoned to be seated. We passed the cool rustic bar, and the wall dotted with encased colored bottles lit by the sunlight streaming through them. To my delight, we were seated at a high top, right next to a cozy stove fire place, perfect for chipping off the chill that I had accumulated from the mountain air. I admittedly looked at the menu before getting there, so I kind of had pre-ordered. Although the smell of the grill was messing with the order in my mind, I still stuck to my previous decision. We ordered the Chili Nachos, and Pulled Pork Sandwich with Coleslaw and Mac and Cheese for our side. A cold Negro Modelo was my beverage choice, and my boyfriend, since he was driving, had a soda, thanks honey! Before our food came out, we took all of the details of P&H in, from the wood ceiling, to the brick walls and eclectic wall art. It reminded us of something Disneyland would want to replicate, but this place is the real

deal. Our food arrived and our mouths went liquid. The Chili Nachos looked crazy, with a load of no B.S meat chili (no beans or sprouts, what did you think I meant?) with cheddar and jack cheese, topped with sour cream, over 1970’s collar sized tortilla chips. The Chili was deep meat, with a rich bold flavor. The kind of Chili that would warm any cowboys bones after a long day of riding, or a couple of tourists from Palm Springs day tripping. The Pulled Pork Sandwich had a perfect smoky flavor, cooled by the mild crunch of the coleslaw, and padded by the brioche bun. A side of their homemade tangy BBQ sauce came on the side, a practice I appreciate instead of slathering on the sandwich from the get go. And their Mac and Cheese, yeah…high on my Yummer-rater for sure! Cheesy and creamy, with the larger style tubed pasta, this was some major Mac and Cheese, and it married perfectly with the Chili on the Nachos. That’s right, a new dish, Mac and Cheese with Chili…oh yeah! As we were deep in our dishes, we did cheat on the ones that we were with, as we eyeballed menu items being delivered to neighboring tables. The Baby Back Ribs looked as if they needed me… next time ribs, next time. Their Burgers were huge and come in different realizations such as Black

BY DENISE ORTUNO and Blue (bleu cheese crumbles), Desert Burger (Swiss and avocado) and Bison Burger (organic and hormone free), among others. They offer Tex Mex selections, Salads, and Sandwich’s, as well as steaks including a Flat Iron Steak (8oz grass fed Wagyu Beef) and Porterhouse (18 oz.), plus many more. They are opened for lunch and dinner, and there is live music at P&H each night that they are opened (usually closed Tuesday and Wednesday, check calendar), some events are free and some require tickets. Does the music add to the food, or the food add to the music? Does it really matter? Whichever way, Pappy and Harriet’s is a great time, with amazing food, and authentically friendly service. All in a very unique and stunning location. I can’t wait to go back, look out Baby Back Ribs! Pappy and Harriet’s is located at 53-688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268 For more info and a calendar of events visit www.pappyandharriets.com.

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STRONG ALE’S EXPLAINED AND A REVIEW OF OAKSPIRE BOURBON BARREL ALE

ou know what’s really annoying? When people use jargon to speak above your head. It’s a weird power play, as if to show you they’re better than you by using industry terms most normal people wouldn’t know. It’s almost as obnoxious as when craft beer lovers pretend that the first beer they loved wasn’t Coors Light. It’s a weird flex bro, but ok. Cuz If not for Miller Light, I wouldn’t have given beer a chance. When I finally stepped up to fuller flavored beer, it was an amber ale called Fat Tire, created by a Fort Collins, CO company called New Belgium Brewing Co, and their now ubiquitous flagship ale was the first craft beer I ever had. New Belgium now has large portfolio of craft beer, and the newest edition is a barrel aged strong ale called Oakspire. I’m finna drink me some Oakspire today. American Strong Ale is a beer category with a very wide net. It’s kind of a catchall genre, with the only real parameter being that the beer should be, ready for it? …STRONG. 7% or higher ABV is pretty much the defining factor of a strong ale, that and its inability to be classified as something as simple as an IPA or barleywine. See, a strong ale can taste like anything from a Belgian Dubbel, to a super strong amber ale, to a less hoppy double IPA. If it’s got assertive hop character and some alcohol strength to it, but doesn’t quite fit the parameters of any classic beer style, you

can just call it an American Strong Ale and no one will question your decision. Wouldn’t it awesome if life worked that way across the board? Actually, it’d be pure chaos. But we can always dream, right? By the 2015 BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) guidelines, the overall impression is “A strong, full-flavored American ale that challenges and rewards the palate with full malty and hoppy flavors and substantial bitterness. The flavors are bold but contemporary, and are stronger and richer than average-strength pale ale and amber American ales”. On top of being a strong ale, New Belgium’s Oakspire is a wood aged ale. Wood aging is usually accomplished in one of two ways; you put the beer in a wood barrel, or you put pieces from a wood barrel (staves or spirals) into the beer. Using barrels that have previously stored spirits will add alcohol character to a beer, and that’s just how you point to flavor town as far as I’m concerned. Bourbon barrels in particular will add all these beautiful notes of vanilla, caramel, toffee, toast, and of course, wood character to a beer. New Belgium Brewing’s Oakspire says BOURBON BARREL ALE on the label, but it’s actual categorization is a specialty wood-aged American strong ale. Oak spirals were steeped in Knob Creek Bourbon and then added to the beer, along with “char from inside the

barrel” however that’s accomplished (weird flexin’ again by New Belgium, but ok). Strong Ales are usually amber in color, but I wasted no time in popping this cap to find out. OAKSPIRE, 9% ABV, 20 IBU, New Belgium Brewing Co. APPEARANCE - Slightly hazy copper/ bronze color; reddish orange in appearance. A thick, persistent, off-white cap of foam that lingers for minutes before dissipating. 3.75/5 NOSE - Lots of toffee and caramel

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BY AARON RAMSON immediately, followed by an herbal hop character. Floral, spicy, and woody aromas from the hops. Dried fruit and dark rum-like notes finish the bouquet. 4/5 FLAVOR - Taste follows the nose completely on this one. Some hop bitterness up front, but soft and rounded the way Fuggles or Willamette hops flavor a beer. Prevalent hoppiness; not in a dry hopped way, but there was definitely a huge charge of hops added to the boil kettle at whirlpool. There’s a lot of barrel character in the flavor, distinctly bourbon with all the toasted sugar and charred oak notes that accompany. There’s just a touch of whiskey-burn at the end but is still very smooth for a 9% ABV beer. 4.5/5 MOUTHFEEL - Full bodied and silky on the tongue, the carbonation feels slightly low, which helps to accentuate the complexity of the flavors. Sits nicely without being cloying or thick. 4.25/5 OVERALL - A wonderful marriage of biscuit and caramel malt flavors, herbal hop bitterness, and whiskey oak character. With the smoky sweetness and bourbon tones, this beer gives the impression of a whiskey drink more than just a beer made with booze flavored wood. Exceptionally crafted and highly recommended! 4.1/5

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No. 344

A DESPERATE SANITY

NOW SHOWING: AT ETERNITY’S GATE

BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS that is sublime and appropriate. Strongest recommendation. Don’t miss this one on the big screen. NEW BLU FOR THE HOME THEATER: CRAZY RICH ASIANS

Julian Schnabel’s Van Gogh movie is much more than a standard biopic. It’s a peek into the mind and world of an artist -an outsider -- who, in spite of – or because of? – ridicule, rejection and illness, created some of the world’s most cherished, exquisite and valuable works of art. Not only an accomplished and acclaimed filmmaker, Schnabel is an artist in his own right who for decades has claimed an affection and emotional connection with the Dutch artist. Luckily, his long friendship with actor Dafoe further informs and empowers his magnificent and memorable film. Dafoe is spellbinding as the complicated

and driven artist. He won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival – he was the jury’s unanimous choice. Certainly, a harbinger of future awards. Van Gogh says, “I am my paintings… I see what nobody else sees.” This blissful, poignant and lyrical film transports us inside Vincent’s head and we begin to understand how his compulsion to paint was a kind of self-medication. Artist friends tell me they draw and paint to stay sane, that they can feel a chemical change in their brains and find some temporary relief from anxiety and depression when lost in creating a piece of art. I think Van Gogh would have agreed.

Was he truly mad or desperately sane? Clearly he found that creating beauty was a perfect antidote to his mental challenges. The extraordinary on-location filming, by French cinematographer Benoit Delhomme deserves mention and high praise. The luminescent stream of striking images is the heart of the movie. At least a dozen films have been made about Van Gogh. But here we see him depicted in his final days as never before. This wonderful film is a visceral argument for the necessity of art in our lives. It may be the best of the films about art and an artist to date. Memorable moments include the conversation at an asylum in Saint-Remy between Vincent and a priest (Mads Mikkelsen) who must determine the nature and severity of the artist’s illness. Also touching is the brotherly love of Theo (Rupert Friend) toward Vincent. When Vincent’s friend Paul Gauguin (Oscar Isaac) advises him to go south to Aries to paint, which he does almost immediately resulting in some of his most famous art. There he meets Madame Seignoux (Emmanuelle Seigner) who helps him get established in the iconic yellow house he so perfectly captured on canvas. When asked what he paints, Vincent answers, “I paint light.” This transcendent film is awash in a sweet light that puts in perspective the overarching sadness of his life – and perhaps our own. There’s a welcome spiritual dimension to this telling of the final days of Van Gogh’s short life

The only thing crazier than love is family. Jon M. Chu’s movie follows New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few details about his life. Not only is he the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families, but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites -- and worse -- Nick’s own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim. You don’t have to be Asian to find solid laughs here. Special features include: commentary by Chu and novelist Kevin Kwan, who wrote the book, a goofy gag reel and deleted scenes. Warner Bros. Home Ent. 4K UHD. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

BOOK REVIEW

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"KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON" DAVID GRANN NON-FICTION

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s a kid, I learned that the first Thanksgiving was about pilgrims who arrived in America ill prepared and were saved from starvation by the generosity of indigenous people who shared their native foods. The harvest dinner was a celebration of working together and communal survival. In David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI (Doubleday, 339 pages), Native Americans are resented for their wealth and wisdom. Author Grann begins the narrative nonfiction with Osage Indian Mollie Burkhart. Her sister Anna has gone missing. When she’s found shot, execution style, Mollie wanted to know who killed her, but there was no honorable or reliable law enforcement to investigate. At the time, corruption was rampant and there was a national distrust of police forces. Mollie and her white husband Ernest, hired private investigators to try and determine who was responsible and why she was murdered. Soon, other Indians are found dead. The murders rose to 24. Many were directly related to Mollie. Mollie’s mother was poisoned and her sister Rita and her husband were blown-up in their home. In the 1920s, the Osage Indians were some of the wealthiest people in the world. After their native land was taken by the US government,

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they were relocated to Oklahoma where there was oil. The Osage owned the mineral rights. The tribe and families made a fortune leasing their land to oil tycoons. The Osage made $30 million a year ($400 million today). They built mansions, had chauffeurs and servants. The “white” community decided the Osage were not competent, especially Osage women, and should not be able to control their own money. Men appointed trustees to manage Osage funds and their lives. Because Mollie was married to a white man, he managed the family fortune divvying up cash as needed. Private investigators got nowhere with the murder investigation. Mollie and the Osage chief requested federal assistance. J. Edgar Hoover, in his twenties, newly appointed to the Justice Department wanted to make a name for himself. Hoover sent former Texas Ranger Tom White, to the Osage reservation. White had undercover agents infiltrate the community working to solve the murders. He even became a target himself. Applying state-of-the-art techniques (for the time), like fingerprints and ballistics, he tracked down the killers and revealed a conspiracy to acquire the “earthrights” -- mineral rights -- of Mollie and her family. Grann does a fabulous job dropping the reader into the world of the Osage Indians. The terror they felt as friends and family were shot or poisoned was visceral. Mollie knew she would be next, so she shut herself away where she became quite ill under the care of her husband. The wealth of the Osage drew ne’er-dowells, gangsters and con men. Mollie and her

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS

husband had children together, and were married for years. She could not believe that he could be part of a long-term con to get her money – but he was! There are so many wonderful historical details in this book that fascinate. I particularly loved the wisdom and spirituality of the Osage elders. Sadly, their prayers were quickly disappearing with the new generation of rich Osage. Grann’s research on the rise of private investigators like “Pinkerton” and the failed policing system were compelling as it all played a part in the horror of what was happening to the Osage. Lawlessness and corruption allowed the murders to continue and be covered up. Right when you think the book is over, Grann

SAFETY TIPS

delivers even more shocking information. In the final chapters, Grann uses his first-person voice to share his research. He meets with the grandchildren of many of the victims and discovers that years before Mollie’s family had been murdered, there were others. And they continued through 1930. After five years of research, Grann speculates that at least 650 Osage were shot, poisoned or disappeared during the oil boom. The greed of a few bad men not only stole their money and mineral rights, but also the lives and freedom of the Osage. Having to prove competency, Mollie eventually went to court and fought for the right to manage her own money and won. Later, most of the oil wells dried up and many of the Osage found themselves penniless, homeless and hungry -- many of their trustees mismanaged or absconded with Osage money and property rights. This holiday, I will give thanks for the generosity and wisdom of the Native Americans who saved the “white man’s ass” at their own expense.

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

THANKSGIVING & BLACK FRIDAY SAFETY TIPS! LET’S TALK TURKEY – THE SAFE WAY!

hanksgiving signifies the beginning of the Holiday Season and many of us will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the Holidays. Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for home cooking fires, with three times as many occurring on Thanksgiving as any other day of the year. Let’s learn and share some facts about cooking fire safety: • Be careful wearing loose clothing around open flames on the stove • Use a timer and use “post it’s” to remind yourself of cooking times in the oven • Be careful using candles at the dinner table (especially if toddlers are present) • Use oven and mitts when handling hot pots and pans • Do not cool hot pans with water if grease is in them • Have a fire extinguisher near-by and know how to use it. • Stay alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or stove top. • Is that smoke detector properly working? If you have a cooking fire… 1. Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire. 2. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home. 3. If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear path out of the home, and that someone has called the fire department. 4. Keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stove top. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. 5. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep

the door closed. When Black Friday Comes! Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when holiday gift buying begins. Sales offering big discounts lure customers in to stores, often beginning in the early hours of the morning. “Unfortunately, Black Friday (and most major shopping days) is a day when shoppers may become the victim of crimes and injuries.” • People should be alert and aware of people and surroundings around them, and their vehicles. Situational Awareness at all times! • Park in a location that is closest to the store or mall if shopping when it is dark out. • Be careful of other motorist as they may be distracted. • Park near where there is lighting. • Purses should be worn in a way that it is close to the body and difficult to snatch. • If carrying a wallet, it should be kept in the front pocket or the inside pocket of a coat or jacket. • Carrying too many bags may also prove dangerous in many ways. If possible, leave children at home during Black Friday. • The crowds of people can easily overwhelm a child who may be hurt or become lost. If you must bring a child, it is important to hold onto small children to avoid separation. • Know where fire/emergency exits are in stores, restaurants and malls. • If you’re sick, do us “all” a favor and stay home! Bring hand sanitizers to help combat germs. • Put away the cell phone and be cognizant and courteous of others. • Most importantly, be patient! Now that’s a Bargain! Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Radio 60 3-6pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Ted Herman 6-8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Comedy Night w/ Sandro 8pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Risque’ Drag Show 9:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 PS Sound Company noon, Hot Roxx 6:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Sunday Jam 3:30-7:30pm, Mikael Healy 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Finesse 7pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Sunday Band 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Open Mic w/ Rockin’ Ray 7pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 Jack Ruvio 6-9pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 The Myx 6:30pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Darci Daniels and Reggie Vision 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 The John Stanley King Trio 6-9:30pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Live Music 5pm WILDEST GREENS; PD; 760-636-0441 Lance Riebsomer 11-2:30pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 John Carey and Friends 6:30pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 The Luminators 6pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill Marx 6:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Meh! Mondays 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Music Video Mondays 6pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The Mighty Sweet Nothings 6pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Larry Capeloto 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 PS Sound Company 6:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Mikael Healey 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Finesse 7pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Open Mic 7pm ROWAN; PS; 760-904-5015 Michael Keeth 6-9pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Jazz Jam w/ Doug McDonald 5-7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Deanna Bogart and Friends 6:30-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Nick Sosa 7pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-2300188 Motown Mondays 6:30pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Lawrence and Clare 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ace Karaoke with Kiesha 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Shelley Yoelin Group 9:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Tequila Tuesday w/ Sounds Driven by Touch Tunes 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Chris Lomeli 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Tuesday Bluesday Blues Jam 7-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-327-1700 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Terri Olsen and the Perfect Blend 6-9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Drag Queen Bingo 9pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Karaoke 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 PS Sound Company 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Brad’s Pad 7pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Mikael Healey 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Tim Burleson 7:45pm

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Daniel Horn 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Big Horn w/ Soul Jams 9pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Jazz Jam w/ Doug MacDonald & Friends 7pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Whiskey Wednesdays w/ Touchtunes 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Chris Lomeli 7pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 The Smooth Brothers 7pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Michael Keeth 6-10pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm COACHELLA VALLEY BREWING CO; TP; 760-343-5973 Open Mic 6-8pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 DJs Banks, John Paul and Ax 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm

DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 S.I.N. w/ DJ Mirage 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 Karaoke 7:30pm FRANK’S PLACE; IW; 760-797-8700 Terri Olsen and Patricia Welsh 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke 7:30pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Open Mic 8pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Latin Night 7pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Mikael Healey 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 Roger & Friends 7pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm THREE SIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Katheryn White 6:30pm VENUE@VENUS; PD; 760-834-7070 Wine Down Wednesdays w/ Derek Jordan Gregg 4-6pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 The Slim Man Band 6:30-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 Jeff Bonds 5-8pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Shelley Yoelin’s Jazz Showcase 6:30pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Calentura Nights w/ DJ LF 9pm

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s this is a holiday week for most of us where we are surrounded by friends and family alike, I want to take a moment on behalf of my friends and colleagues at CV Weekly to wish you and those you care about a happy, healthy and prosperous holiday season whether you celebrate Christmas, another holiday or no holiday at all. In a world increasingly divided by anything and nothing at the same time, use this season to be an Agent of Change by muting negativity and spreading joy and happiness. You will be happier and those around you might enjoy being around you a little bit more. If you are already like this, keep being awesome! With seasonal wishes and a hopeful message completed, I am trying to wrap my brain around Proposition 7 on Daylight Saving Time. Californians did not like switching back and forth for Daylight Saving Time. Arizona, Hawaii and some of Alaska already addressed this by going back to good oldfashioned, once-upon-a-time Standard Time. You would think that Californians might do the same thing? Like, no way dude! Californians do not like Pacific Standard

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Time either. We want to stay on Daylight Saving Time year round. Why? I am not sure. Incredibly, the Proposition got the full support of Democrats, Republicans and the Governor. Since when have California Democrats and Republicans agreed on anything?! Anyhow, Prop. 7 won overwhelmingly. We now have an issue in that federal law does not allow for states to choose what time zone they want. Well, it does but a state has two choices – Standard Time or Standard Time with Daylight Saving Time. There is no third option. Think about it for a minute. What would happen if every part of the world decided to choose their own time zone? How would commerce work? How would all the technology adjust? The goofy way in which time zones work around the world costs hundreds of millions of dollars in lost income annually as it is. Only California would think of creating its own time zone. If Americans did not already think of Californians as selfabsorbed, trying to create our own time zone certainly seals the reputation. Let’s pretend that California sues the President for the right to create its own

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time zone and we are as successful as CNN and Jim Acosta. We cannot just call it Daylight Saving Time in the Pacific Time Zone as that rolls off the tongue almost as easily as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a sidenote, a few months ago The Mormon Church instructed all of us to stop using the word ‘Mormon’ when referring to anything related to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I have to guess

that the Book of Mormon will now be called the Book of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This change in name must have caused a bit of a challenge to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tabernacle Choir is a bit cumbersome say while making the font of their playbills either too thin or small for the average playbill. Getting back to the potential new time zone for the Great State of California, we could call it the California Time but then we would always be twenty minutes late due to heavy traffic or a spiritual awakening or something. We could call it the Twilight Zone. I think President Trump and the GOP might go for that. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management and can be reached at Hlibby@WinslowDrake.com. For more information, please visit www. WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

HOW ARE ACCIDENT AND DUI CASES SIMILAR?

I/DUI cases have a lot in common with respect to what clients should or should not do. In both instances Silence is Golden. As a rule the less you share the better off you are. Don’t admit fault in an accident or admit guilt with a DUI. It is not always what you say but what the other side THOUGHT YOU SAID. Clients should take down social media. Investigators for the DA or Insurance Company can save a lot of money just checking Facebook sites. Some accident victims post that they are going skiing or entering a marathon right after an accident. This is after they complained to the doctor how much they hurt and all the things they cannot do, arguably if they can play a sport then they were not that injured in the accident. A client shouldn’t post that they were lucky not to have been stopped the day before when they were even more drunk or any other post about their drinking etc. It is a good idea to also hire a local attorney who will know the judges and court employees and that should be done ASAP. Once one has a lawyer they can no longer be contacted by an investigator on either type of case. Preserving evidence by writing things down right away helps your case. Smart cell phones can be used to take picture of parties, cars, streets and to obtain statements from drivers and wits. The law arguably wins every time no matter what kind of case one discusses. Whether you are found guilty or not guilty of

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a DUI you still lose. All defendants lose time and money from: the arrest; court trips; Bail; Retaining counsel; Loss of earnings and dealing with the stress. When an accident victim files suit, they can be served written questions called interrogatories or have their depo taken. Then one might be ordered to appear in court for a variety of appearances and though a case is called for 8 am it may not be heard until the afternoon calendar or it may be trailed until the next day or week. Thus there is no way you can truly win when you are in civil or criminal litigation. Stress is taken it out on their significant other. This leads to subsequent domestic violence arrests as well as divorces and disharmony with the family......not to mention the interruption of business and the financial losses incurred therein. A party wins or loses a case for many reasons other than the facts. Sometimes, they cannot afford the best lawyer or the experts necessary to prevail. Often a defendant is unlikeable either because of his/her appearance ... such as tattoos. When going to court I advise my clients: 1. When around the courthouse, become the most courteous driver on the road. You don’t know if the driver you cut off or flipped off will be your judge, clerk or juror. You may not recognize that driver but they will remember you. 2. Park your car between the lines, do not take 2 spaces. 3. Do NOT smoke or spit.

4. Follow do not walk on the Grass signs. 5. Hold the elevator door open for whoever is behind you. 6. Be courteous to everyone in the courthouse. 7. Dress professionally and cover tattoos with clothes if possible. 8. Shine Shoes. 9. Clean Nails. 10. A belt should not be old and worn out. 11. Ties should not be dirty. 12. Clothes must be pressed & cleaned. 13. Do not eat beans the night before. Most parties agree The Law Wins Every Time and it is often not worth fighting “the law”...BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SWAYS A JUROR.

DALE GRIBOW “TOP LAWYER”- CA’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-19 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine 2016- 2019 PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT.......CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER.......THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME” Suggestions for future columns contact Dale Gribow at (760) 837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of November 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In his autobiography On the Move, neurologist Oliver Sacks praised his friend Jerry’s curiosity and knowledge. “Jerry has one of the most spacious, thoughtful minds I have ever encountered, with a vast base of knowledge of every sort,” wrote Sacks, “but it is a base under continual questioning and scrutiny.” So willing was Jerry to question and re-evaluate his own assumptions that Sacks said he had “seen his friend suddenly stop in mid-sentence and say, ‘I no longer believe what I was about to say.’” That’s the gold standard to which I hope you will aspire in the coming weeks, Aries. As bright and articulate as you’ll be, you will have an even higher calling to expand your mind through continual questioning. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In recent years, a few pioneers have gotten microchips implanted under their skin. These technological marvels enable them to open doors and turn on lights with merely a wave of their hands, or receive up-to-the-minute readings on what’s transpiring inside their bodies. Now an additional frontier has arisen: people using do-ityourself kits to experiment on their own DNA. For example, some have tweaked their genes so their bodies create more muscle than is natural. I would love for you to change yourself around in the coming weeks, Taurus, but not in these particular ways. I’d rather see you do subtle psychological and spiritual work. The astrological omens suggest it’s a favorable time for focused self-transformation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you smart enough to take advantage of the fact that your best relationships would benefit from bursts of innovative energy in the coming weeks? Are you brave enough to banish the ghost that still haunts your romantic life? Do you have the moxie to explore frontiers with collaborators who play fair and know how to have fun? Will you summon the curiosity and initiative to learn new strategies about how to enhance your approach to intimacy? I’ll answer those questions in your behalf: yes, yes, yes, and yes. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Would you agree with me that there are both boring, tiresome problems and fun, interesting problems? If so, read on. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re at a fork in your path where you could either get further involved with a boring, tiresome problem or else a fun, interesting one. (I think you’ll have to engage with one or the other.) Of course, I’m rooting for you to proactively wrangle with the fun, interesting one. Here’s timely inspiration from Cancerian author John W. Gardner: “We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Jharia Coalfield in eastern India is a 110-square-mile reserve of underground coal. In some places, it’s on fire, and has been burning for over a hundred years. This isn’t a good thing. It’s wasteful and causes pollution. But now I’ll ask you to put aside that scenario, and imagine a more benevolent kind of steadily burning fire: a splendor in your soul that never stops radiating warmth and light; that draws from an inexhaustible source of fuel; that is a constant source of strength and courage and power. I’m happy to tell you that the coming months will be a favorable time to establish and nurture this eternal flame. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Marilyn Monroe, Georgia O’Keeffe, and President Franklin Roosevelt were direct descendants of the pilgrims who sailed from England to the New World on the famous Mayflower ship in 1620. I, on the other hand, am a direct descendant of a nineteenth-century Slovakian coal miner who toiled in the underground darkness. What about you, Virgo? Now would be a rich and provocative time to reconnect with your roots; to remember where your people originated; to explore the heritage that served as the matrix from which you sprouted. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to researchers who study animal behavior at two Italian universities, chickens can do arithmetic. The birds don’t even need to be trained; the skill

seems to be innate. (Read details here: tinyurl.com/ ChickensDoMath.) I’m wondering whether chickens born under the sign of Libra might even be able to do algebra in the coming weeks. According to my assessment of the astrological omens, the mental acuity of many Libran creatures will be at a peak. How will you use your enhanced intelligence? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In March 2005, far more people than usual won big money in a regional Powerball lottery in the U.S. The average for each draw is four winners, but on this special occasion, 110 players were awarded at least $100,000 and as much as $500,000. The reason for the anomaly seemed to have been an oracle that appeared in a number of widely distributed fortune cookies. It provided five of the six winning numbers. Inspired by this crazy stroke of good fortune, and in accordance with the favorable financial omens now coming to bear on you, I hereby offer you six numbers to use as your lucky charms. Will they help you win a game of chance? I can’t be sure. At the very least, they will titillate and massage the part of your psyche that is magnetic to wealth. Here they are: 37. 16. 58. 62. 82. 91. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You have two ways to live your life,” writes spiritual teacher Joseph Vitale, “from memory or inspiration.” In other words, you can take your cues about how to live your life from what happened in the past, or else you can make your decisions based on what you’re excited to do and become in the future. According to my analysis, the next ten months will be an excellent time for you to fully embrace the latter approach. And it all starts now. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ve always got more help available than you imagine, and that’s especially true these days. Both people you know and people you don’t know may come to your assistance and offer extra support -- especially if you meet two conditions: 1. you sincerely believe you deserve their assistance and support; 2. you clearly ask for their assistance and support. Now here’s more good news about the help that’s available. Whether or not you believe in spiritual beings, they, too, are primed to offer blessings and resources. If you don’t believe in their existence, I invite you to pretend you do and see what happens. If you do believe in them, formulate clear requests for what you’d like them to offer you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In one of his poems, Arthur Rimbaud extolled the exquisite evenings when the mist soaked his face as he strolled, and he sipped that heavenly dew till he was drunk. Was he speaking literally or metaphorically? Probably both, if I know Rimbaud. Anyway, Aquarius, I’d love for you to engage in similar exploits. What are some natural adventures that might intoxicate you? What simple pleasures may alter your consciousness, nudging you free of its habits? Meditate with sweet abandon on how to free yourself through the power of play and the imagination. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s illegal to hunt animals in Kenya. But members of the Dorobo tribe circumvent the law to provide food for their families. As three or more Dorobo men wander out on the savanna, they wait for hungry lions to kill a wildebeest or other creature. Then they stride toward the feasting beasts in a calm show of force until the predators run away in confusion. The brave scavengers swoop in and swiftly remove a portion of the wildebeest, then coolly walk away, leaving plenty for the lions when they return to their meal. I bring this scene to your attention, Pisces, because I suspect that in the coming weeks you will have similar levels of courage and poise as you go after what you want. Homework: How could you change yourself in order to get more of the love you want? Go to FreeWillAstrology.com; click on “Email Rob.” ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

BLESSED & GRATEFUL

illions of people will gather together to share laughter, reminisce, and make new memories all in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. The famous Macy’s Day parade will broadcast in the early hours followed by football games. Naturally, we must not forgo pleasing our palates. Tantalizing treats and the aroma of Turkey roasting all morning is what so many of us wait for. Yet we should not forget, it is a day to reflect on what we are thankful for and why we give thanks. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” Commonly referred to as the “First Thanksgiving,” was celebrated by the Pilgrims after the first harvest in the New World in 1621. The feast lasted three days. Pilgrims and Indians gathered to celebrate and thank God. Their prayers were for such things as a military victory and the end of the drought. Thanksgiving brings families together and it is a time of celebration. What might you and your family discuss over the holidays? Possibly you would like to converse about what you are thankful for and why. It can be an amusing yet

gratifying way to keep the family engaged as well as render the holiday light and fun. Adopt a few of these ideas and make more memories with your friends and family. • What time of the year are you most thankful for… Summer, Spring, Fall or Winter? • Which challenging life experience are you thankful for and why? • What book are you thankful for? • What style of music do you appreciate? • Who besides your family has made an impact on your life? A teacher, a friend, etc. • What brings you joy each day that you are thankful for? • What can you not imagine living without? • What form of art do you appreciate? • Which foods do you enjoy? • What from the past year are you most thankful for? • What in your entire life are you thankful for? Consider other questions and how they may pertain to your family. Get the kids involved and ask them questions. It can be a fun game. Plus, their responses will create laughter and lasting memories. We reflect on thankfulness at this time of year. Truly we should remember to be thankful every day of the year. Count our blessings and realize each day is a gift.

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THE 420 LOUNGE: NOW OPEN

ucked behind On The Mark and Trio Restaurant off of N Palm Canyon and W Merito is a Palm Springs first...The 420 Lounge. When entering the white gate from the outside, one would have no idea what to expect within. Julie Montante of PSA Organica has crafted the perfect space to enjoy friends and a toke. “I feel a lounge is necessary for people to come together, socialize, and enjoy each other. I have a safe place for them to recreationally use cannabis,” said Montante. “We have such beautiful weather here and such great people who come and visit us, a lot of tourists, that I feel Palm Springs is the ideal place for cannabis consumption.” Safety is the exact feeling the lounge gives. The atmosphere is cloaked in beautiful green and grey colors and filled with cozy couches. With our season in full swing, The 420 Lounge gives our green snowbirds from the north a taste of what their upcoming legal landscape could look like. After merely a week of being open and in full operation, people come and go. After going directly inside the doors of The 420 Lounge you are greeted by one of Montante’s friendly and educated budtenders. They check you in by making sure you are 21+ with a legal ID or that you are a medical patient (which grants you relief from taxes) and you then have full access to their array of goodies to be consumed on site. Only purchased products are allowed to be consumed on site, no outside product is allowed. Any unused product is sealed before leaving the lounge. Paraphernalia such as bongs, hand pipes, and hookahs can be rented or you can bring your own. Prerolls are in stock as well, which can easily be lit up with a loaner lighter. People sit and play board games provided for them, or sit and watch TV. For the cannabis smoker who loves their pet?? They’re allowed too! Montante and the staff at The 420 Lounge allow furry friends to spend their time with their buds.

“Pets are allowed. Cannabis is great for pets! Owners of those animals know if those pets can handle a social environment,” Montante said. “My goals are to have doctors come in and provide educational classes, to have local musicians come in and have entertainment events, and more. We have The 420 Lounge available for rent for private cannabis parties and events,” Montante shared. “One of my goals when I first started with cannabis through PSA Organica was to always continue taking the next step. The next step was allowing people to come together, smoking together, telling stories and sharing medicine. I’m always looking forward, my next goal is a cannabis sports lounge--hopefully in the next 6 months!!” Not only is the space safe and friendly, but it’s also prepared for the inevitable-smoke! “We have a $4,300 commercial filtration system that takes the smoke and filters it out as the purest form of air. It’s clean in here all the time!” Montante said. I lit up my Pineapple Kush preroll and exhaled it into the room. The smoke immediately found its way to the system installed on the corner of the ceiling and as quickly as I exhaled it was filtered out of the space. A new timer can rest assured knowing that budtenders are prepared for folks who might not know how to navigate cannabis. Montante shares, “Our budtenders are to watch out at all times, we don’t want people overmedicating and not having assistance. We don’t want to ruin a good thing for the desert by not having that preparation. We will be preventing that from happening-there’s water and munchies available. Our neighbors, On The Mark and Trio, offer food which we allow to be brought in. Folks are welcome to sit here all day if they’d like to or have to. This is a safe space.” Visit The 420 Lounge at 777 N. Palm Canyon Dr., toke with your friends, and don’t forget to take a picture in front of their selfie wall and tag #420LoungePS.

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