Coachella Valley Weekly - November 28 to December 4, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 37

coachellavalleyweekly.com • November 28 to December 4, 2019 Vol. 8 No. 37

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Micheal Holmes

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COME CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS IN DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS!

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CONTENTS

27th Annual Palm Springs Festival Of Lights Parade - Mary Hart ...............3 Breaking The 4th Wall ............................ 5 The Butterfly Mission ............................. 5 Billy Tsounis ............................................ 6 Desert Living Home Show ..................... 6 Eight4Nine Holiday Wreath Auction .... 6 LQ Brewing Co. 6th Anniversary ........... 7 DON'T BE CLUELESS IN THE CV ......... 8-9 Consider This - Meat Puppets.............. 10 Business Profile - Micheal Holmes of Purple Room ...................................... 11 Travel Tips 4 U - Los Rios Rancho ......... 11 Pet Place ................................................ 12 The Vino Voice ...................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife .................... 14-15 Pampered Palate - Mimmo's.................16 Brewtality ............................................... 17 Screeners ............................................... 18 Book Review.......................................... 19 Safety Tips ..............................................19 Haddon Libby ........................................ 21 Dale Gribow........................................... 21 COD Family Night ................................. 22 Gingerbread Lane ................................. 22 Ask The Doctor ...................................... 23 Mind, Body & Spirit .............................. 23 Swag For The Soul................................. 24 Free Will Astrology ............................... 24 Cannabis Corner - MAPP at The Vault...... 26 Cannabis Corner - Happy Danksgiving ... 26

JOIN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS FOR MARY HART WEEKEND, DEC. 6-7 AND THE 27TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE! BY AMY BLAISDELL

Mary Hart

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ary Hart, legendary entertainment journalist, television icon and long-time Mistress of Ceremonies for the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala, will receive a much deserved star on the Walk of Stars Palm Springs during “Mary Hart Weekend,” Dec. 6-7, 2019.

Hart will be in Palm Springs over the first weekend in December to serve as Celebrity Grand Marshal for the 27th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5:45 p.m. along world famous Palm Canyon Drive. Hart will receive her star on the Walk of Stars at 3 p.m. prior to the parade near the Sonny Bono Statue in front of Plaza Mercado, 155 S. Palm Canyon Drive. In addition, Mary will have several special guests

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on hand to help celebrate her star unveiling.

The event is FREE and open to the public.

The City of Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, presented by Desert Wraps, is a much loved Palm Springs tradition featuring twinkling floats, magnificent marching bands, huge Macy’s-style holiday balloons and Santa of course!

This year Coachella Valley native and NBC Palm Springs sports anchor Olivia Garvey, daughter of legendary Dodgers slugger Steve Garvey, will serve as Community Grand Marshal. Mikalah Gordon, a former contestant on American Idol and radio host for Channel Q’s popular LGBTQ-focused

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radio show “Morning Beat” will serve as the parade’s LGBTQ Community Grand Marshal.

Once again, the parade will be broadcast live on NBC Palm Springs. Coverage begins at 6 p.m.

“Mary Hart Weekend” officially kicks off at 5 p.m. on Friday Dec. 6 with the Official City of Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting in Frances Stevens Park, corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Road. Mary will join the City Council for the lighting of the City’s spectacular Holiday Tree. It’s all happening at 5:15 p.m. sharp!

The event will feature caroling from the Palm Springs High School Madrigal Singers along with holiday craft stations and story time with Santa. Free cookies and hot cocoa will be on hand. Bring the whole family!

Hart, who served an unprecedented 30 years anchoring Entertainment Tonight, is listed in Guinness Book of World Records as the longest serving entertainment news host.

In 2017, Hart received the Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award. She was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 1999.

“It has been an incredible honor to spend 30 years with Entertainment Tonight and 16 years as Mistress of Ceremonies for the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala,” said Hart. “I am so grateful to receive such wonderful recognition in Palm Springs and I can’t wait to celebrate this exciting milestone and the joy of the holiday season with my family, friends and the entire Coachella Valley!”

This is a paid advertorial by the City of Palm Springs.

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‘HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE’

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ne known common wisdom in the theatrical world is that theatre is most certainly a collaborative art.

The performance an audience sees when the curtain rises is the culmination of many layers of dedicated artists. A playwright sometimes spends years writing and rewriting a script in order to ready it for a production. The script is then entrusted to a theatre company who agrees to produce and goes about bringing in a Director who will read the script and then set about casting and bringing the words on the page to life on the stage. The actors will spend endless hours memorizing dialogue, rehearsing stage direction and breathing life into characters. Then it is finally put into the hands of an audience with the hope that their collaborative efforts will be appreciated.

In 1998 Paula Vogel won the Pulitzer Prize for her play, “How I learned to Drive.” A dramatic and moving telling of a story about a teen girl called L’il Bit, and her incestuous sexual relationship with her Uncle Peck. The relationship began when L’il Bit was a pre-adolescent child and continues until she starts college, when she finally finds the courage to break it off.

Vogel uses driving lessons as a metaphor for the progression of the relationship, and in the mix of this dark topic, she weaves humor and some tenderness, as she tells the tale of pedophilia, incest and how women and girls are sometimes viewed.

The Green Room Theatre, founded by Karen Lin and David Catanzarite, produces this series of Pulitzer Prize winning Staged Reading series

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BY DEE JAE COX

and continues with their mission to bring quality theatre and education to adults and youth in the Coachella Valley with the staging of this Pulitzer Prize winning script. Bravo to this hard-working group of theatre professionals.

How I learned to Drive, is truly a brilliantly written script, and when mega talented director, Adina Lawson sprinkles her magic into the presentation, it’s sure to make an impact. Best known for her incredible acting performances on various states around the desert, Lawson puts on her Director’s hat for this staged reading.

Melanie Blue as L’il Bit, and Richard Marlow as Uncle Peck, are two well established actors in the Coachella Valley. You can bet that any show featuring their talent is going to be mesmerizing.

Steve Meyers, Patricia West-Del Ruth and Heather Brendal round out this wonderful cast.

Performances of “How I learned to Drive,” were presented on Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23. The final performance can be seen on Sunday, December 1, at 2pm.

The Palm Desert Library, 73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, COD. Coming in February for Black History Month, Green Room Theatre will present a staged reading of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, Fences.

For more info, call 760-696-2546 or contact greenroomtheatrecompany.org Dee Jae Cox is a playwright, director and producer. She is the Cofounder and Artistic Director for The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project. losangeleswomentheatreproject.org palmspringstheatre.com

November 28 to December 4, 2019

BREAKING THE4TH WALL

BUTTERFLY MISSION HOLIDAY EVENTS HELPER FUNDRAISER BENEFITS HOMELESS MOTHERS AND CHILDREN

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he Butterfly Mission is excited to hold its 3rd annual fundraiser “Holiday Helper.” This event will take place on Thursday, December 5th at 34 Clancy Lane Estates, Rancho Mirage from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The fundraiser will provide the general public the opportunity to see and understand how The Butterfly Mission affects the community in a positive way.

The Butterfly Mission was founded by Kim Livreri in 2016 who experienced her own life struggles and realized there were other moms and their children who were falling through the cracks with no help.

As a long-time resident of the Valley, Kim began the organization to help provide homeless mothers and their children with mentoring, job placement and education.

The non-profit 501 (c)(3) works closely with the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Desert Best Friends Closet and other non-profits throughout the Coachella Valley to help the vulnerable population in becoming selfsustainable.

Come Join the Butterfly Mission for an amazing night of food, music by DJ Craig Michaels, raffle prizes and silent action.

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If you’re not able to attend you can still help by donating raffle prizes and silent auction items. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets are $25 at the door or you can buy them on their website, www. butterflymission.org or on their Facebook Page. For more info, contact Kim Livreri: livrerifour@gmail.com or 760-212-2678

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DELIGHTS’ ALBUM REVIEW A STAIRWAY TO SPACE BILLY TSOUNIS ‘WARP

illy Tsounis is a South Africanborn rock guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist who performs Psychedelic-Jam-Space-Rock out of Hemet, California. As a Berklee School of Music alumni, Tsounis writes and performs allinstrumental compositions. He has done extensive session work and teaches music at the Temecula Music Academy and the Harvard Street Music Exchange in Hemet.

Tsounis has described his sound as, “Lovely sonic salad and waves of Psychedelic/PunkJazz sounds billowing out in our drone-age reality.”

His latest album, Warp Delights is a continued progression of space jams and improvisations based off Tsounis’ planetary riffs and arresting chord progressions. All songs were written by Tsounis, except “Serene,” written by Tsounis and Adline Idowu. It was recorded and mixed by David Pearson at Peace Street Recorders in Grand Terrace, CA and mastered by Mark Fuller.

The album, released on October 2, 2019, is available on all digital outlets as well as at billytsounis.bandcamp.com.

The follow-up to Pimped by the Gods (2017) is the ultimate sonic adventure. As Tsounis has done in the past, he ‘wings it’ ‘on the fly’ and traditionally prefers the first or second take during the recording process.

He then will add the integrative pigments

of sound he sees fit. On his sensory trips he only takes the best with him, joining Tsounis on the album are Lucas Marquardt (electric cello), Aris Weathersby (bass) and Will Rury (drums).

Below is the Coachella Valley Weekly album review of Warp Delights.

1. Cow Lands Eats Pilot (2:44) As strange as the title of the song is, there’s a pleasant cacophony to the intro.

The musicians are pad-locked from the getgo 2. Serene (3:13) Serene is on the money. That guitar tone is tranquilizing. Tsounis leads us to a waterfront seat by Lake Cosmic. The sensation I welcome

DESERT LIVING HOME SHOW AT PS CONVENTION CENTER

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hether you prefer mid-century, Spanish or contemporary, there’s something for all home aficionados at the Desert Living Home Show which returns for its 9th year to the Palm Springs Convention Center Friday, December 6th and open to the public at no cost.

You’ll discover an expanded range of products and services covering all aspects of home improvement systems, decor, upgrades, and products. The three-day Desert Living Home Show has become a popular product showcase and resource expo of expert advice for Coachella Valley-area residents planning to improve and update their homes’ value, livability and beauty.

This event and its hundreds of exhibitors will showcase the newest products and hottest trends for both inside and outside the home.

The Desert Living Home Show really is onestop shopping for the home and garden with the best prices on mattresses, spas, outdoor furniture, cookware, windows, doors, TV/ cable, solar, real estate, water, patio covers, flag poles, outdoor lighting, window shades, golf clubs, and turf.

Homeowners looking to remodel, build, landscape or redecorate should make a beeline to the Desert Living Home Show.

This will be a great opportunity to meet with contractors and other home design pros, all offering advice, work samples and handson demonstrations featuring the latest

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products on the market. Get helpful hints on everything from plumbing to garage doors to artwork, plus you can take advantage of vendors’ special show discounts.

I invite you to visit the Better Homes and Gardens / Leaskou Partners Inc. both where I will have information on the local real estate market and tips on getting your home ready to sell! This year enjoy FREE admission for all.

There’s no excuse to miss the Desert Living Home Show which runs Friday, December 6th, 10am-5pm; Saturday, December 7th, 10am-5pm; and Sunday, December 8th, 10am-4pm. There’s plenty of free street parking around the convention center. desertlivinghomeshow.com Craig Michaels / Realtor BHG / Leaskou Partners Inc. BRE# 02038709 (760) 880-3848

is me moving aimlessly in space after leaving the Earth’s thermosphere with no journey’s end.

3. Gone Swamp Shopping (7:51) As with any swamp shopping excursion, this would be your theme music. The more rocking and driving song on this album thanks to the pronounced bass and drum work by Weathersby and Rury.

4. Too Nervous to Reincarnate (6:16) There’s a fretfulness that creates a harmonious uneasiness in this song. Tsounis is calculated in naming his wordless tunes.

Much like Joe Satriani, he creates mood through dissonance, tone and resonance. It’s that loudness that allows the title to surface.

BY NOE GUTIERREZ 5. Last Dance Space Boots (3:54) Awakens the memories of both Santo & Johnny and Buddy Holly’s versions of “Sleep Walk,” but of course, in the void.

6. Babalas Lilo (9:58) The term ‘babalas’ is defined as a South African drunk. The name ‘Lilo’ means ‘Generous One’ and its origin is Hawaiian.

A ‘generous drunk’? Maybe not, but the song, the lengthiest on the album, has all the elements that make up the band’s eight albums; Space, Jazz, Experimental, Fusion, Classic, Psychedelic, Progressive and Punk Rock.

7. Becoming Butterfly (6:08) With its slower velocity, it mirrors the time-lapsed transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly. The only words on the album that I can discern, “I put a spell on you,” reverberate several times. Tsounis claims this on track 7 when he had us at track 1.

8. Messy Nostalgia Machines (7:05) A triumphant exit. Beautiful build up.

Tsounis takes you on a journey here. This is the reentry into the big blue marble’s atmosphere after a 47 minute round trip of musical bliss into meta-galactic space on the Messy Nostalgia Machine. billytsounis.com peacestreetrecorders.com markfullermastering.com

EIGHT4NINE RESTAURANT TO HOST

BY CRAIG MICHAELS HOLIDAY WREATH AUCTION

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ight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge continues the successful legacy of the Holiday Wreath Auction by hosting the 25 th annual event to benefit the LGBT Community Center of the Desert (The Center) and the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, on Monday, December 2, 2019 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Donated hand-crafted wreaths will be on display at Eight4Nine, 849 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs starting on November 26, in anticipation for this festive fundraiser. For 21 years, the annual Wreath Auction was hosted at Streetbar in the Arenas Business District, and raised over $300,000 for local charities, including AIDS Assistance Program and The Center, among others. Because of the success and growth in size of the event, in 2016, the Holiday Wreath Auction moved to Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge in the Uptown Design District, to keep the holiday tradition of crafting and giving alive. Co-Owners Willie Rhine & John Paschal are thrilled that Eight4Nine has the opportunity to host the Wreath Auction once again. A cornerstone of their philosophy is “giving back.”

Their mission: “Being of Service.” And as many people know, Willie’s favorite two words are “be nice.”

Every year the Wreath Auction features one-of-a-kind wreaths created by local artists, designers, decorators, and hobbyists, at all price points available for bidders. True to the holiday spirit, all proceeds collected from the

event benefit two local nonprofits that connect humans and furry family alike: The Center and the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

In 2018, thanks to the generosity of all the wreath crafters and bidders, the Wreath Auction raised nearly $18,000 for the beneficiaries.

This year, I am excited to return as auctioneer to continue this successful tradition. You can drop off donated wreaths to Eight4Nine after November 25, or drop off anytime to The Center, 1301 N. Palm Canyon Dr, or at the PS Animal Shelter, 4575 E Mesquite Ave before the event. To book your reservations for Eight4Nine during the Wreath Auction, call 760-325-8490. eight4nine.com

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November 28 to December 4, 2019

LA QUINTA BREWING COMPANY’S 6TH ANNIVERSARY

PARKING LOT PARTY. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019. 2-9PM

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ix years ago this month, La Quinta Brewing Company opened. To celebrate they will have live music from six bands OGR Acoustic, Wyldsky, Captain Ghost, A. Rod and the Big Payback and Black Water Gospel, release new beers throughout the day and offer spectacular dishes from Chef Jeshua Garza of Kuma Catering and Cooking Thai by Benz in their much celebrated parking lot at 77917 Wildcat Drive Palm Desert, CA. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase a limitededition anniversary glass and t-shirt at a discounted price. The event is FREE and FAMILY-FRIENDLY! In its six years of operation, the brewery has become a relevant live music venue, whether it be in the taproom or the warehouse. The popular 4,200 square foot facility’s burgeoning success in both craft beer production and entertainment has led to the development and construction of a new and significantly larger location on the south-west corner of I-10 and Cook Street in Palm Desert with a sizable taproom, outdoor beer garden, food service, and, undoubtedly, more live music options that includes an indoor and outdoor stage. The estimated date of completion is late 2020.

Coachella Valley Weekly spoke with Taproom Manager Mychal Renteria, who is a La Quinta High School grad, studied Music Industry Management at University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the booking agent for the Palm Desert location. With a stint as manager for Rock-Pop-Americana artist Manuel the Band, he has his finger on the pulse of the SoCal music scene and beyond. With his education, background and positive influence on the Coachella Valley

beer and music scene, we can see why LQBC founder Scott Stokes ordained him Brewery Taproom Manager.

CVW: When did you realize LQBC was a viable music venue?

Renteria: “I think we became a viable music venue because we are consistent with hosting music. Artists knew that we always had music on Friday nights or that we did parking lot parties with live music. So they knew they could get booked for gigs.”

CVW: What can you share about the new facility being built with regard to live music & events?

Renteria: “The plan at the new location will be having an indoor and outdoor stage to host music. It’ll be a larger facility so we’ll be able to have full bands and be able to have bigger charity events. We currently are only allowed four parking lot events a year but at the new place we will not necessarily have a limit because we will own the building.”

CVW: Six years seemed to have whizzed by. What have been your favorite moments & accomplishments?

Renteria: “It’s crazy to think it’s only been 6 years. We’ve been fortunate enough to work on this new project and within the six years open two other satellite taprooms, one in Old Town La Quinta and one in Downtown Palm Springs. One of my favorite moments is a friend sending a picture of someone wearing our brewery shirt at in airport in Germany.”

CVW: If anyone knows anything about you is that you love Country music. Where does that passion come from?

Renteria: “I’ve always loved every genre of music. I was always the guy with mixtapes or burned CDs at parties. My current passion for Country music is the storytelling. The lyrics are something I can relate to in my life.”

CVW: The LQBC PD site is not necessarily conducive to live music. How have you made it work & why does every significant CV artist want to perform there?

Renteria: “I know it’s tough for musicians to come play at LQBC. We don’t have a PA system, nice lighting, the hours are difficult because we close early due to laws. But I think what brings artists back or wanting to play is the intimate feeling it brings. It becomes

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more of a listening room and artists can talk with patrons in a more private environment about the story behind their songs and really get to know the people they are performing to and help build a fan base.”

CVW: You have OGR Acoustic, Wyldsky, Captain Ghost , A. Rod and the Big Payback and Black Water Gospel booked to play the 6th Anniversary. What would you like to share about them?

Renteria: “I’ve known Lonnie Castro of OGR Acoustic for a long time. With his songs, you can just close your eyes and really see the picture he’s seeing. It’s really deep stuff but also engaging with the crowd. He tells a lot of dad jokes which never hurts, LOL! Wyldsky brings back that great Classic Rock sound that you just don’t see anymore. I haven’t had the chance to see Captain Ghost live yet but everyone says they put on a great show.

I’ve listened to their album Into the Grave and it’s great. I can’t wait to see what they do on stage. Alex Rodriguez, A. Rod, is easily one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever seen. There’s nothing that guy can’t do, from singing, to playing the keys to shredding on guitar. It’s absolutely phenomenal to watch and listen to his craft. Black Water Gospel is an awesome, awesome band. Lance Riebsomer and David Morales were some of the first musicians to play the brewery in their earlier projects. It’s just great chemistry, watching them play.”

LA QUINTA BREWING CO. 77917 Wildcat Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 Phone. (760) 200-2597 PALM SPRINGS TAPROOM 301 N. Palm Canyon Dr., #100, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone. (760) 320-2597 OLD TOWN TAPROOM 78-065 Main St, #100, La Quinta, CA 92253 Phone. (760) 972-4251 laquintabrewing.com kumacatering.com cookingthaibybenz.com

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CALENDAR FOR NOV. 28 - DEC. 4, 2019 CASINOS

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino XXXVIII Indio Powwow Friday, Nov. 29 5pm – 12midnight * Saturday, Nov. 30 11am – 12midnight * Sunday, Dec. 1 11am – 12 midnight Tickets FREE 800-827-2946 fantasyspringsresort.com With the resort’s Special Events Center as its setting, the powwow brings together thousands of tribal and non-tribal people for a grand celebration of culture and customs. Sponsored by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians.

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THEATRE

Annenberg Theatre at Palm Springs Art Museum Miss Lindsay’s Holiday Showcase Sunday, Dec. 1 2pm Tickets 28.00, 30.00 760-322-4800 - psmuseum.org Come applaud these most talented and creative young performers. A desert family holiday tradition, “Miss Lindsay’s Holiday Showcase” features dancers ranging in age from 3 to adult. Sit back and enjoy a day of music and performance including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Modern.

A feast for the senses with exquisite costumes, lighting, artful choreography and music including; Holiday Favorites, The Nutcracker and many more.

McCallum Theatre Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Friday, Nov. 29 3pm & 8pm Tickets 68.00, 78.00, 98.00 760-340-2787 - mccallumtheatre.com America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year!

McCallum Theatre John Tesh: Acoustic Christmas Saturday, Nov. 30 8pm Tickets 35.00, 55.00, 75.00 760-340-2787 - mccallumtheatre.com Celebrate the season with this extraordinary performer who has earned 6 music Emmys, 2 Grammy nominations, 3 gold records, hosted 7 public television specials and sold 8 million records sold!

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McCallum Theatre The Beach Boys Saturday, Dec. 1 3pm & 7pm Tickets 68.00, 98.00, 118.00 760-340-2787 - mccallumtheatre.com The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey Foskett, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, Christian Love and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band.

McCallum Theatre Great Russian Nutcracker – Moscow Ballet Tuesday, Dec. 3 7pm Tickets 40.00, 70.00, 90.00 760-340-2787 - mccallumtheatre.com Over-the-top production, world-class Russian artists, larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life.

Get the best seats today!

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COMEDY

Moxie Palm Springs Foxie at Moxie Sunday, Nov. 30 7pm Tickets 10.00, 20.00, 25.00. FREE Standing Room is available at the door.

Limited first-come, first-served basis.

760-318-9900 - moxiepalmsprings.com Join Morgan McMichaels, Delta Work, Ethylina Canne and Mayhem Miller for one fierce drag show with a rotating cast of super Queens! Local performers, national entertainers and guests from RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Purple Room Supper Club The Judy Show!

Sunday, Dec. 1 7pm Tickets 25.00, 35.00 760-322-4422 purpleroompalmsprings.com One of Palm Springs’ original Rat Pack hangouts. An outrageously funny parody of the 1963 CBS television show, “The Judy Garland Show.” The award-winning “The Judy Show” is one of the longest-running and most popular cabaret shows in SoCal – and regularly plays to sold-out houses throughout the US, Mexico & Europe.

Starring Michael Holmes.

The Amigo Room at Ace Hotel & Swim Club Belly Flop ft. Brendon Walsh Wednesday, Dec. 4 9pm – 11pm Tickets FREE 21+ 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings

Coachella Valley History Museum Flight Plan: The Birds of Sunnylands Thursday, Nov. 28 10am – 4pm * Saturday, Nov. 30 10am – 4pm * Sunday, Dec. 1 1pm – 4pm Tickets FREE 760-342-6651 - cvhm.org This exhibition features birds that reside throughout the valley — or touch down along their migratory route. Over 145 species have been identified at Sunnylands. Photographed by Tim Laman (National Geographic).

Palm Springs Art Museum The Architects and Visionaries Who Built Palm Springs Friday, Nov. 29 9:30am Tickets 25.00 760-322-4800 - psmuseum.org Join us for a half-mile stroll between two of Palm Springs’ most iconic Desert Modern destinations: the Palm Springs Art Museum and the Architecture and Design Center, both envisioned by E. Stewart Williams, one of the desert’s most prolific and well-known architects.

This tour captures the essence of Palm Springs, starting with its early roots in the late 1800s, to the midcentury modern craze and the 21st century-vibe that’s part of our culture today. From our fabled pioneers, imaginative architects and three powerful women who helped start it all, you’ll be fascinated by our ever-changing glamorous resort that continues to be populated by artists, movie stars, wealthy business titans, the Aqua Caliente Indians, and LA hipsters.

Hohmann Fine Art Gallery Season Opening Exhibition Friday, Nov. 29 11am – 5pm * Saturday, Nov. 30 11am – 4pm Tickets FREE 760-346-4243 - hohmann.art The private Village Court Gallery is usually open by appointment only, but during the listed days, the gallery will be open and you can visit anytime during these hours to see the Season Opening Exhibition.

Palm Springs Art Museum Better Than Fiction: Bringing Fictional Writing Techniques to your Memoir with Marj Charlier Saturday, Nov. 30 2pm – 4pm Tickets 70.00, 75.00 760-322-4800 - psmuseum.org The best memoirs are written like good novels—with the same literary tools that make great romances and mysteries come alive. This three-day workshop will help jump-start writers who want to turn their memories into compelling stories, with the same dialogue, description, pacing and narration that make fictional protagonists

jump off the page. This program is a partnership with Inlandia Institute.

Palm Springs Art Museum Midcentury Modern Icons & Their Architects Saturday, Nov. 30 9:30am Tickets 25.00 760-322-4800 - psmuseum.org See the very best examples of midcentury modern architecture as we walk along the town’s main thoroughfare for banking and retail businesses. Learn how this stark yet beautiful landscape captured the imagination of a young and talented group of Desert Modern architects—the movers and shakers who shaped Palm Springs during the post-World War II boom and who created a body of internationallyrecognized work during the heyday of the 1950s and ‘60s. These buildings continue to draw people to Palm Springs from all over the world to admire and appreciate their innovative designs in our unique desert setting.

Lecture Hall at Palm Springs Art Museum Tuesday, Dec. 3 5:30pm – 7:30pm Tickets 75.00 (50.00 tax deduction) 760-322-4800 - psmuseum.org A conversation with novelist/ screenwriter Darryl Ponicsán, author of 14 books and 11 produced films, moderated

by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Tom Wright. Darryl will talk about how life’s happenstances—often unnoticed at the time—can kick start a creative journey of many years duration toward the silver screen or between covers, including the events behind his most recent novel, Eternal Sojourners, which started with a piece of New York cheesecake and led to an unfathomable tug-of-war over a man’s soul. Wine Sponsor: MASSIMO WINES LLC. Palm Springs Art Museum (Private Residence) Contemporary Art Salon With Artist David Wallace Haskins Wednesday, Dec. 4 2pm – 4pm Tickets 100.00 (75.00 tax deduction) 760-322-4800 - psmuseum.org Experience an innovative Contemporary Art Salon in a beautiful home in Rancho Mirage with our gracious hosts, Sue Rappaport and David Suss, who have built an amazing contemporary art collection!

Chicago-based artist David Wallace Haskins, who conducts experiments and explorations with light, space, time and sound, will be in attendance and will discuss one of his works, recently purchased by our hosts. View a wonderful art collection while enjoying light refreshments in the company of fellow art enthusiasts. To add to the excitement of this event, local artists Blake Baxter, Ryan Campbell, Sofia Enriquez, and Phillip K. Smith lll, will also be present.

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HEALTH/FITNESS

Coyote Canyon Exploratory Hike Saturday, Nov. 30 8am – 10pm Tickets FREE 760-777-7000 - playinlaquinta.com Explore the mysteries of Coyote Canyon as you learn about the local wildlife and the indigenous people who originally navigated the Santa Rosa Mountains. Sorry, dogs are not allowed on this trail. What to bring: two liters of water per person, snacks, and lunch for long hikes. Wear close-toed shoes, hat, and sunscreen.

Sunnylands Yoga on the Great Lawn Friday, Nov. 29 10am Tickets FREE 760-202-2222 - sunnylands.org The 60-minute session is open to all ages and experience levels. All participants should bring yoga mats and dress comfortably. Sun protection and water are suggested. No reservations are required.

Free Outdoor Yoga Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert Wednesday, Dec. 4 9am – 10am Tickets FREE 760-346-5600 - psmuseum.org Experience the unique combination of art and yoga. Participants will be able to rejuvenate their soul in the serene setting of the museum’s Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden during the complimentary onehour class by certified instructor Fernando Alvarez from Pranin Yoga. All skill levels are welcome. Afterward, guests are invited to visit the Farmer’s Market in the museum’s parking lot featuring fresh produce from local growers (8am - 12:30pm), a docent tour of the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden at 11am., or stop inside The Galen building to view the current art exhibition. Presented in collaboration with the Farmer’s Market of Palm Desert and Pranin Yoga.

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COMMUNITY

Sunnylands Guided Bird Walk Friday, Nov. 29 8:45am Tickets FREE 760-202-2234 - sunnylands.org Conducted by knowledgeable birders, this free 60-minute guided walk introduces guests to local and migratory bird species in the Sunnylands gardens.

No reservations required. Water, sun protection, comfortable closed-toed shoes, and binoculars are recommended.

The Street Fair College of the Desert Saturday, Nov. 30 7am – 2pm * Sunday, Dec. 1 7am – 2pm Tickets FREE 760-636-7957 - codaastreetfair.com While you shop, you’re also donating to a great cause and helping college students achieve their dreams. All funds raised

from merchant space rentals provide annual funding and support for students attending the COD. Discover a thousand items for sale from artisans; home goods, fashion, furniture, vintage cars, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and much more! Merchandise and services for all ages and any budget.

Certified Farmers’ Market – 29 Palms 29 Palms Visitor Center Saturday, Nov. 30 8am – 1pm Tickets FREE 760-401-0028 - 29chamber.org Fresh, local, and organic produce, baked goods, great food vendors, plus arts and crafts!

Certified Farmers’ Market – Joshua Tree Turtle Island Saturday, Nov. 30 8am – 1pm Tickets FREE 760-420-7529 joshuatreefarmersmarket.com Meet your local farmers and buy fresh produce for the week. Live music and local arts and crafts.

Certified Farmers’ Market – Palm Springs Camelot Theatre Parking Lot Saturday, Nov. 30 8am – 12:30pm 844-7FARMCV certifiedfarmersmarket.org Only the best products are offered at the Coachella Valley Certified Farmers’ Markets!

Sky’s The Limit Observatory & Nature Center Star Clusters and Binary Stars Saturday, Nov. 30 5:30pm – 7:30pm Tickets FREE 760-490-9561 - skysthelimit29.org Public star party!

Prominent constellations: Perseus the Hero, Cassiopeia the Queen, Pegasus the Flying Horse, Capricornus the Sea Goat, and Aquarius the Water Bearer.

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Locally Crafted. With an emphasis on farm-to-table brewing, Coachella Valley Brewing Co. uses the vast diversity of the Coachella Valley as inspiration.

They combine the luxury of the Palm Springs west valley with the agricultural excellence of the east valley to produce truly unique and flavorful beer. Using local citrus, herbs, honey, and spices, the brewery supports local farms and flavors.

CVB believes sustainability, creativity, and passion are the key ingredients in the best craft beer.

Smoke Tree BBQ Tequila Tuesdays Tuesday, Dec. 3 11am – 9pm Tickets MENU PRICING 760-778-6521 - smoketreebbq.com Try a craft tequila cocktail or a fresh hand-shaken margarita for only $5! All tequilas $2 off!

TRIO Restaurant 1/2 Price Wine Wednesday Wednesday, Dec. 4 11am – 10pm Tickets MENU PRICING 760-864-TRIO (8746) triopalmsprings.com Enjoy 50% off selected fine wines!

SPORTS Desert Ice Castle Pick-Up Hockey Friday, Nov. 29 1:15pm – 2:15pm Tickets 15.00 760-324-0400 - deserticecastle.com Open to all levels. First-come-firstserve basis. No reservations are required.

Indian Wells Tennis Garden Pickleball Clinic Thursday, Nov. 28 10am – 11am Tickets 25.00, 35.00

November 28 to December 4, 2019

760-200-8200 indianwellstennisgarden.com Pickleball is a popular sport that combines tennis, ping pong and badminton for a fast-paced game with easy to pick up rules. Hone your skills and refine your technique to improve your game at our this clinic.

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CHARITY EVENTS

Giving Tuesday Palm Springs Art Museum Thursday, Nov. 21 6pm Tickets 150.00 (100.00 tax deduction) Call 760-341-1056 - psmuseum.org Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that’s unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Your contribution is vital as Palm Springs Art Museum extends its reach as the cultural hub of the Coachella Valley. One of the ways we hope to accomplish this is to reach out and provide the means for every Coachella Valley 3rd grader to visit the museum by the year 2020 through our education program. Your tax-deductible gift to Palm Springs Art Museum will: connect people to art and culture through innovative exhibitions and programs; foster inspiration for local, national and global audiences; create transformative experiences in and around our community.

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FOOD/WINE/BEER

King’s Highway Diner Taco Jueves Thursday, Nov. 28 5:30pm – close Tickets 14.00 760-969-5777 - kingshighwaydiner.com Special includes margarita, taco, chips and salsa.

The Daily Grill Weekend Brunch Saturday, Nov. 30 10am – 2pm * Sunday, Dec. 1 10am – 2pm Tickets MENU PRICING 760-779-9911 - dailygrill.com Treat yourself and your family to weekend brunch at The Daily Grill on El Paseo in Palm Desert.

Coachella Valley Brewing Co. Brewery Tours Saturday, Nov. 30 6:30pm * Sunday, Dec. 1 2pm, 4pm & 6pm Tickets FREE 760-343-5973 - cvbco.com

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n the pantheon of Punk Rock, the Meat Puppets have always been something of an outlier. Although they have been around nearly 40 years, they never received the ink or accolades that were afforded contemporaries like Black Flag or Sonic Youth.

Most American Punk bands took their cues from British anarchists like the Sex Pistols and the Damned. The Meat Puppets’ influences were more disparate.

Curt (guitar/vocals) and Cris Kirkwood (bass/vocals) grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, coming of age in the late ‘70s. They made their musical bones playing in a series of high school cover bands before forming the Meat Puppets with drummer Derrick Bostrum in 1980.

Equally inspired ‘70s AOR, Derrick’s collection of Punk ‘45s and their desolate surroundings, they hammered out a distinctive sound. There wasn’t much room for nuance on their selfreleased debut EP, loud, fast and primitive, it banged out five songs in under 10 minutes. It also managed to capture the attention of Greg Ginn.

Not only did Greg Ginn form the seminal, Hardcore Punk band, Black Flag, he also founded SST Records. During the ‘80s, SST became one of the most influential independent labels in the country. Along with Minutemen and Saccharine Trust, the Meat Puppets were one of the first bands to sign with the label. SST later became home to Husker Du, Bad Brains, Dinosaur, Jr. Sonic Youth, Divine Horsemen, Screaming Trees and Soundgarden.

Once they signed with SST, the Meat Puppets’ eponymous long-player arrived in 1982. Sure, it was thrashy and chaotic, but there was a hint of melodicism lurking beneath the musical ataxia. Once they were on tour, the three-piece crisscrossed America playing dive bars and Punk clubs.

It was during this time that they began to appreciate homegrown musicians like George Jones and Marty Robbins. By their sophomore effort, Meat Puppets II, their sound had evolved into a heady brew of Punk, Country and Psychedelia. Those elements further coalesced by their third album, 1985’s Up On The Sun. Equal parts ragged and right, ….Sun garnered unanimous critical praise, as well as attention from mainstream press. Even MTV briefly played their videos.

All told, the Pups released seven albums for SST, including Out My Way, Mirage, Huevos and Monsters. Each album drifted further from their thrashy origins, veering away from the Dead Kennedys and toward the Grateful Dead. Their songs remained economical, no 30-minute jams for these desert rats, but they zeroed in on a more expansive and inclusive style.

After erstwhile label-mates like Dinosaur, Jr., Sonic Youth and Soundgarden found success on major labels, the Meat Puppets also took the plunge. Signed to London Records, they released Forbidden Places to little fanfare in early 1991, but that would soon change. The Grunge era was dawning and bands who had been weaned on a steady musical diet of Punk and Metal were gaining traction commercially. Nirvana was the first band to break through, their second album, Nevermind was a smash. Front man Kurt

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Toward the end of that tour, Nirvana agreed to perform an acoustic set that was filmed for the MTV series, “Unplugged.” The trio, augmented by former Germs guitarist Pat Smear, seemed to reluctantly embrace the corporate music machine they quite publicly disavowed. Tellingly, Kurt Cobain seemed pained and uncomfortable for most of the performance, only perking up when he played songs by other artists that he felt passionate about. David Bowie, Leadbelly and the Vaselines were accorded one track apiece.

Then Kurt invited Curt and Cris Kirkwood to join them onstage and perform “Lake Of Fire,’ “Oh Me” and “Plateau,” classic cuts originally found on Meat Puppets II. Suddenly, MTV and a new generation were paying attention to the Meat Puppets.

In early 1994, they released their ninth album, Too High To Die and the single “Backwater,” climbed to #2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts. 12 years after their debut, they had their first gold record. But in the wake Kurt Cobain’s suicide, the Pups’ long-overdue success felt like a pyrrhic victory.

They quickly followed up with 1995’s No Joke, like Too High it was produced by Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers. Sadly, their newfound success allowed Cris to retreat more deeply into drug addiction. Crack cocaine and heroin became his twin avatars. The band went on indefinite hiatus in 1996.

As his brother spiraled downward, Curt moved on to other musical projects.

Following his wife’s overdose death in 2003, Cris attacked a guard at the Phoenix post office, shot twice, he was incarcerated in an Arizona State prison. During the three years Cris was away, Curt resurrected the Meat Puppets employing different drummers and bass players. When Cris was finally free and sober, the Kirkwoods reunited and recruited drummer Shandon Sahm, (son of Sir Douglas Quintet/Texas Tornados legend Doug Sahm).

The Meat Puppets were back.

Since then, the band’s output has been prodigious. Between 2007 and 2013 Rise To Your Knees, Sewn Together, Lollipop and Rat Farm arrived at two-year intervals. Not long after the Rat Farm tour wrapped up, Shandon Sahm announced he was moving to Europe.

The time felt right to reunite with Derrick Bostrom. Curt was already writing the new record, just in time for Derrick to return to the fold. Their 15th studio effort, Dusty Notes is the fruit of that labor.

The first two tracks gently kick the record into gear. “Warranty” connects gentle acoustic notes to gnarled electric riff-age, wily bass lines and a loping rhythm. Admonishing lyrics warn of diminished expectations; “What you see is what I am, take a look at the invisible man/Satisfaction cannot be guaranteed, when you don’t know just what you see.” Shadowy keys wash over the instrumental break and as guitars spark and pinwheel.

If Pee Wee Herman ever resurrected his classic Saturday morning TV show, “Nine Pins” could easily be the theme song. Blending banjo-riffic guitars with roller-rink keys and a

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ho-de-oh beat, the cluttered instrumentation belies lyrics that long for wide open spaces; “…..where I can walk between the trees.”

Concentric guitar licks spiral out into space on the break. A sunny little number, it truly sneaks up on you.

The Meat Puppets’ relatively low profile has always allowed them to follow their muse. Whether their inspiration is thrash, the Clash or Johnny Cash, the authenticity has always shone through. That tradition continues here, from the Honky Tonk lament of “On,” the Psychedelic Conquistador crunch of “Nightcap” or their faithful cover of Don Gibson’s “Sea Of Heartbreak.”

Still, the best tracks here manage to consistently stake out new musical territories.

If the Partridge Family ever collaborated with Boston, it might sound something like “Unfrozen Memory.” The arrangement toggles between ‘60s Baroque and ‘70s AOR. Powered by rippling harpsichord, spooky guitar, chilly bass lines and a chugging beat, the instrumentation swirls building to a soaring twin guitar crescendo.

Initially graceful and pastoral, “The Great Awakening” feathers lithe acoustic arpeggios over sparkly piano notes, lyrics are suitably bucolic; “Emerald stones and candy, blossoming in the breeze, jasmine butterflies floating in the trees, prying at the lock to break into wonderland, to break into wonderland.”

On the break, time signatures shift, salting urgent keys and a chunky backbeat into the mix. It’s suddenly slippery, trippy and tribal.

Finally, both “Dusty Notes” and “Vampyr’s Winged Fantasy” offer a smorgasbord of sounds. The former is a ramshackle hoedown that matches whipsaw guitars, wobbly

bass and a handclap rhythm with Mariachistyle synth-horns. Lyrics lean hard on cosmic connections; “It’s blowing in my face, I feel it in my hair, and I don’t know where it’s from, I don’t know who put it there, but I think it might be real and it’s giving me my share.”

There’s an unexpectedly courtly Spanishflavored guitar solo on the break, giving the song some South Of The Border charm.

The latter is a potent combo-platter.

It opens deceptively with willowy, almost Jazz-inflected electric piano notes, before unleashing a fusillade of caterwauling guitars over tensile bass lines and a jackhammering beat. An agile affirmation of their Punk Rock cred, it careens out of the speakers at warp speed, shadowed by sepulchral vocals that speak of “Bat leather banquet. Drink your human wine, calculate your membranes, reverberate in time.” Suddenly, the whole enterprise downshifts slightly on the bridge, adding descending piano chords. And so it goes, accelerating wildly and then pumping the brakes, lather, rinse, repeat. Guitars are suitably cyclonic on the break layering in percolating percussion, and finally drifting off into the ether.

The album closes with “Outflow,” a meandering cowpoke groover that is a sweet encomium to nature. Dusty Notes was produced by the band and Jeremy Parker, the Pups’ signature sound is strengthened by the addition of Curt’s son Elmo on guitars and vocals and Ron Stabinsky on keys.

As the trio notes on the title track; “Music flows through an open door, can’t keep it closed, it’s liking to swing/Dusty notes drift across the floor, can’t keep it clean, it’s a magical thing.” The Meat Puppets’ originally harnessed that magic long ago and with each record since, they’ve managed to balance audacity with consistency. Now with the prodigal return of Derrick Bostrum, one must paraphrase those Soul/Pop poets, Peaches & Herb, rejoicing; “The Meat Puppets have reunited and it feels so good.”

(The Meat Puppets play Pappy & Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace on Saturday, November 30th. Doors open at 7pm, show begins at 9pm.

This show is Sold Out).

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he stage is set, illuminated with the sensuous glow of violet lights and the glittering jewels of chandeliers dangling from the ceiling. With the downtempo of classic jazz standards wafting through the dining room and bar, the Purple Room transports patrons back in time to 1960s Palm Springs—exuding luxury and musical sophistication. The headliner of the night, Michael Holmes, takes his place front and center with the microphone in hand, crooning a medley of staples like “The Girl From Ipanema” and “Fly Me to the Moon” with a soft but controlled voice to the evening crowd.

Applause follows, and Holmes has arrived.

Not only does he perform, but Holmes is also the owner of the historic Purple Room— where legends among the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin performed during their heyday decades ago.

The venue is also known to be frequented by some famous names like Amanda McBroom, The Black Market Trust, and Lainie Kazan.

“When I moved to Palm Springs from the Midwest, I got here on a Saturday, met a pianist on a Monday, and did my first show on a Wednesday. That was in 2008 and I haven’t stopped since,” stated Holmes.

Although he started out as a singer in the Purple Room, Holmes bought the club in 2015, using his background in business to his advantage as he previously managed all the restaurants in the Palmer House hotel in Chicago.

Holmes performs on a weekly basis at the Purple Room, treating audiences to various selections from the Great American Songbook every Wednesday as he leads the Michael

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Holmes Trio, and starring in the Judy Show on Sundays. A parody of the 1963 CBS television show, The Judy Garland Show, the Judy Show begins at 7 p.m. and features Holmes dressed in tribute to the iconic star with an ensemble of other characters as well.

“It’s really fun bringing those characters to life. People ask me, ‘why don’t you do someone like Britney Spears?’ Problem is, she’s not really a character. You can replicate it, but there’s nothing funny about it. Someone like Bette Davis, on the other hand, is hysterical,” said Holmes.

Music has played a prevalent part in Holmes’ life, starting in his youth when he taught himself to play the piano while staying at home with his brother who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He also played in a band in high school—never learning to read music, but did manage to play by ear.

The genre that resonated most with Holmes was jazz, even though he admits that

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the classic Rat Pack tunes were a bit before his time. He still connects with the soulful sounds and messages of each song and recognizes that it transcends generations.

“I think it’s romantic. There’s a lot of emotional storytelling involved—be it joyful or sad—in so many great love songs that I’ve always been attracted to ever since I was a little kid,” explained Holmes.

In addition to the piano, Holmes taught himself to play the viola and trumpet. He also honed his vocal talent over the years and has not been professionally trained, although he did seek out lessons at the start of his career.

“When I was in college in the suburbs of Chicago, I saved up all my money to study with a voice teacher who was supposed to be the best. I worked with her for a month, then she gave me my money back and told me that I would never sing and that I should go into business. So I did for many years after that,” revealed Holmes.

During the time Holmes pursued business, he found success in his profession but was not fulfilled in the path he had taken. He realized singing was what made him happy. To this day, Holmes finds that revelation to be true, as he loves the thrill he gets from performing in front of an audience.

“It’s an energy exchange. When you’re having a great time on stage, the audience is having a great time,” explained Holmes.

In addition to pursuing his passion, Holmes is also glad he moved to the Coachella Valley, as he has truly made a home for himself in Palm Springs that he hopes will be a permanent residency.

“I have no intention of ever leaving Palm

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Springs. It’s a big little town. It’s somewhat cosmopolitan—sophisticated, charming, and friendly. There’s so much support and the weather is great,” said Holmes.

As far as future aspirations go, Holmes wants to continue mentoring people who have a goal of making it as professional musicians, and encourages those starting out to follow their dreams and ignore the people who tell them they can’t make it. After all, Holmes was told he should stick with business, and he has—all while pursuing his passion under his own terms.

“I’m a little bit of a control freak. I would rather just sing all the time, but I would want everything exactly how I want it to be, and in order to do that, I have to run it,” said Holmes.

The Purple Room is open to the public at 4 p.m. on Monday through Sunday, from September to July.

LOS RIOS RANCHO OAK GLEN, CA

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leasantly situated in the scenic agricultural community of Oak Glen, Los Rios Rancho is Southern California’s largest Apple Farm in operation since 1906.

They specialize in historic entertainment and traditional farming using our agricultural heritage as a backdrop for our many public events and living history field trips. Venture up the mountain and join us year-round for our slow cooked meats, fresh baked goods, artisan crafts, mountainous nature trails, seasonal fruit picking, and country dances.

Country Store - Find a unique variety of preserves, home goods, and homemade gift items in their historic country store. Open more than 60 years.

Jams and Jellies - As a small family

operation, they take pride in helping support other businesses of that nature. Los Rios has maintained a more than 50-year relationship with local preserve factory E. Waldo Ward and sons.

Apples - Come up all year round to get fresh apples of many varieties.

They grow both Heirloom and common apples for your culinary pleasure.

Apple Cider - They Produce fresh pressed sweet cider all year round. Apple cider is the most basic form of apple juice. It is a mildly filtered extraction directly from apples with no other added ingredients. Just Apples. Each Gallon of cider contains a mixture of juice from at least 3 varieties of apples and can sometimes reach 9 varieties at the height of

our apple season. This mixture balances the overall tartness and taste of the cider to create a well-balanced beverage. Visit Gifts - And do not forget to check out their amazing gift shop!

Hours: Monday - Sunday 9A-5P For more info visit losriosrancho.com Think DayCation and Enjoy the Experience

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hese two precious kittens, Foxie and Fiona, were found dumped in a trash can in a cruel act beyond comprehension. While there was no video capturing the culprit, luck was with these little 1-week old animals when a good Samaritan heard sounds that led him to their shocking discovery. Sergio quickly checked the internet and discovered Loving All Animals/Pet Rescue Center shelter in Coachella. Loving All Animals knew these tiny motherless kittens could not survive long without continuous bottle feeding from an experienced foster home.

Their first phone call was to Roz Landsman, a local resident well equipped to give these little animals the best chance of survival.

Fortunately Roz was home, and she said “Yes”.

Roz Landsman, foster mom extraordinaire, immediately headed out to retrieve the pair of kittens and brought them to her home.

The future isn’t always guaranteed for such young neglected animals that are likely to be malnourished and/or have other medical complications. One of the kittens had an eye infection, and Loving All Animals quickly scheduled a veterinary appointment. The two kittens, named Foxie and Fiona, thrived under Roz’s loving care.

I recently interviewed Roz while Foxie and Fiona, now 14 weeks old, played happily in the background. Roz explained how she came to foster 31 litters of cats and kittens during the

MEET MATILDA This 9-mo-old Terrier/Poodle girl hopes for a home for the holidays! Shy at first, Matilda will happily bond if given a chance, and she loves to play with other small dogs.

Rescued from the county shelter by Loving All Animals, www.lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000.

KITTENS! KITTENS! It’s raining kittens this week at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter! Come meet this adorable 15-week-old cream colored fellow (cat ID#1558989) and his many kitten friends.

Located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, www.rcdas.org, (760) 343-3644.

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past 22 years. In 1997, Roz was the Volunteer Coordinator at Animal Samaritans. One day she observed a woman enter the facility with two tiny motherless kittens she found in the bushes. The receptionist told her, “They are too small for us to take them.” Without thinking, Roz blurted out, “I will take them!”

Luckily a veterinarian was on duty at Animal Samaritans that day in 1997, and he provided Roz with a list of bottle feeding supplies to purchase at Petco. The vet instructed her about how to bottle feed very young kittens. The tiny creatures, estimated to be only one day old, still had their umbilical cords attached. Roz happily undertook the

round the clock feedings required for kittens this young. Roz recalls, “My adult cat Sadie took over caring for the kittens, keeping them clean and warm, and helping potty train them. The kittens thrived, and I ended up adopting them both.” Without Roz’s quick decision to foster, it is likely that Dookie and Princess would have perished. And in 2019, Foxie and Fiona, might not have survived had it not been for this most knowledgeable and animal-loving foster mom.

Roz explains, “Fostering is my joy! My children are now grown, but I still get to be a Mom. When my husband, Arnie, was alive we were known as the ‘kitten bottle feeding couple’. We all look for a purpose in our lives, and I’ve found mine with fostering. I will never stop fostering these precious kittens and cats!”

Cats are in a crisis throughout the Coachella Valley. Overpopulated homeless cats roam parking lots and fields, giving birth to countless litters of kittens many of whom perish from disease, predators, and inclement weather. Last year, 2018, California killed 111,000 animals in public shelters, more than any other state except for Texas (source: Best Friends Animal Society). The majority of those animals were cats and kittens. The valiant efforts of shelters, rescue groups, and low cost spay & neuter programs are making a difference, but the problem is

BY JANET McAFEE overwhelming. Public shelters usually cannot house motherless underage kittens and puppies because they do not have overnight staff to bottle feed. Unless a foster home is obtained, tragically these underage animals may be euthanized.

Mary Ewing, Loving All Animals’ Whiskers & Purrs director, reports, “If we had a few more dedicated people like Roz to help, it would make a difference to so many cats and kittens. Many of the groups that need foster homes are 5 weeks and older so they don’t need the frequent bottle feeding.” Public shelters cannot house underage motherless kittens. Can you help? Call Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 for information about fostering cats and kittens. Working together, one day we can save them all!

Foxie and Fiona are now ready for their “furever” home. They are fully vetted, including spaying and microchipping. It would double the love and double the fun if they could be adopted in a home together.

Their happy kitten antics and lovely little “purrsonalities” will bring holiday joy to your home! Contact Loving All Animals at www. lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000 to meet Foxie and Fiona.

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FESTIVE HOLIDAY BUBBLY

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hat’s more festive than the pop of a Champagne cork and the fizz of the bubbles as everyone gathers around with fun antics while you pour liquid sparkles into holiday flutes!

And the party continues onto the holiday table where the bubbly we’ve been pouring will also work as well as a wonderful choice to match the impressive meal spread before us.

With the season upon us and New Year’s Eve just around the corner, now’s the time to look at some stylist selections for those wishing to toast family, friends and guests with a nice bottle of sparklers. And I’m sure we’ll have plenty of bubbly to write on next month—so stay tuned!

In the brave new world of wine, Champagne and sparkling wines come in all colors, especially in white, rosé and red (as with the Sparkling Shiraz from Australia we bring up below). And generally speaking, sparkling rosé and red wines are richer—or bolder, and most often pair very well with food from every corner of the earth.

In our last columns or so, we’ve all acknowledged the spectrum of wine prices from the very high to the discount low. It’s great to have the availability to choose from whatever one is happy to celebrate with. So whether you’re selecting from the luxury aisle, or from the more reasonably priced section, have fun and consider some of the choices below: So, let’s start with “the big dogs” or shall we say in French, “les Grands Chiens”. Yes—I know, this column loves Champagne, so we shall first frolic with festive French.

Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut 150th Anniversary Limited Edition ($39.99) This Champagne is a double treat at a great price! It carries fame & pedigree and with the impressive designed bottle—how cool is your bubbly party! Celebrating the 150th anniversary of this wine, first created in 1869 and named Impérial in honor of Napoleon, a close friend of the Champagne House’s Moët family.

For this Champagne House, it’s a big deal and they wish you to share the feeling, as they’ve priced the bottle so reasonably.

To mark the 150th anniversary of Moët Impérial, their website states, “Moët & Chandon has unveiled a limited-edition bottle with a redesigned logo that erects the “I” of “Impérial” into a new symbol for its most emblematic champagne.

I think this Anniversary edition is one of the best Impérial Bruts. It’s so well balanced with aromas and flavors of light toast, Gala apple, honey & ginger, and hints of pineapple, lemon and tangerine; great texture, juicy acidity with nice mineral notes. It will be the hit of the party Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2012: ($75): While we’re at it, let’s also talk about the Grand Vintage 2012 which is labeled Extra Brut. This wine delights with its maturity, complexity and charisma with 41% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Noir and 26% Meunier making up the blend. For you “brut” fans, this one is the classic Champagne whose quality can match the champagnes costing three to four times more.

Grand Vintages are reserved for grape harvests which stand out as exceptional. The Grand Vintage 2012 is only the 74th such release in the brand’s 276-year history. The talk going around is that this new Vintage is close to the 1996s and 2002s. For those in the know—now’s the time to buy.

The 2012 opens with hints of fresh white flowers moving to inviting aromas of tropical fruit, sweet pastry, and walnuts & hazelnuts and on to a palate of grilled nuts and blackberry tart. Very creamy in texture; juicy and complex; balanced, clean, and rich with a firm backbone of citrus acidity and minerality with a zippy finish that includes pink grapefruit.

Last year for Thanksgiving we recommended the Champagne Henroit Blancs de Blancs at $59. Ditto for this year with its 100% Chardonnay bubbly!

Champagne Henriot Rosé Vintage 2012($125) is a brut rosé is made from 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay exclusively sourced from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards. Champagne Henriot Rosé is elegant, luminous, intensely flavored with a fresh and delicious red fruit palate.

Changing French geographic terroir to Alsace, we are always a big fan of the Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace Brut and Brut Rosé, both sell for around $22. The Brut is produced from 100% Pinot Blanc and shows refreshing touches of lime and lemon zest on the nose. The palate adds a mellow ripe-apple note, helped along by a creamy texture. The long finish is clean and dry.

The very popular Brut Rosé is pure Pinot Noir with a panoply of aromas and flavors of dried fruit, apricot, citrus, orange peel, and herb notes. It’s got good acidity and of course is bolder and more lush than its brut sibling. We carry the Crémant Brut Rosé, at Ralph’s market, but not the Pinot Blanc Brut—I’ll look into it.

As promised above, I’d like to recommend a very tasty sparkling Syrah from down under. This bubbly is pretty commonplace in Australia, and, pretty much is the wine it sounds like—a sparkling version of the popular red produced in Australia. These Aussie sparkling red combines the best qualities of a good red Shiraz: juicy berry flavors and tannins, along with bubbles and chill—goes perfectly with any leftover turkey, ham and cheese.

Bleasdale Longhorn Creek Sparkling Shiraz ($18). Amazing or not, there are a lot of high-end sparkling Shiraz selling for around $50! This Bleasdale is the nation’s best value sparkler. It’s versatile too, suiting not only grilled beef but Christmas plum pudding too with its mix of prune, cranberry, licorice, spice and leather. Who’ll be the first one on the block to find this wine around town? Cheers!

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29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bobby Furgo & Co 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Jetset w/ Nena Anderson 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Bill and Doug Duo 6:30pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 TBA 8:30pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 CFour, Backhand Beatz, Yrs Astro, Sol Akiva and more 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Horace Miller, Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 6:3010pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King 6-10pm THE CASCADE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Ladies Night w/ Bianca from 92.7 9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:30-9:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 MOD Squad Variety Show w/ Francesca Amari, Jeff Stewart and Wayne Abravanel 5:30-7:30pm, Lipstick hosted by Bella Da Ball 8pm, DJs Banks and Ax 10pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm EUREKA; IW; 760-834-7700 Live Music 8-10pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Barry Baughn Blues Band 5:30-8:30pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760656-3444 DJ 10pm

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; TBA 4-7pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 6:30pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Guerrero Fireside Lounge, Scott Carter Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Country Night w/ South 65 7pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 Live Music 6:30-10:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Closed PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Closed PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Keisha D 6:30-9:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 7:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 VooDoo Hustlers 7pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Matt Coleman 7pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke 8pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 TBA 6:30-10pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Yve Evans and Rick E. Taylor 6:30pm

CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760200-1768 Michael D’Angelo 6:30-9:30pm, DJ 9:30pm COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 Viva Friday’s w/ DJ Banks 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT BEER CO.; 760-360-5320 TBA 7-9pm DESERT FOX; PD; DJ Tone 10pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 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 FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Gina Carey 5:30-8:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760656-3444 Karaoke w/ KJ Marjovi 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Cakes & the Assholes, Waxy and The Afterlashes 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Keisha D 7pm HOTEL PASEO; PD; Michael Keeth 6-9pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760775-5566 Avenida 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Bob Allen 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Karaoke w/ Troy Michaels 7pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 Live Music 8:30-11pm LA QUINTA RESORT; LQ; 760-564-4111 Steppin Out 6-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Roxx 7:30pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Guerrero Fireside Lounge, Scott Carter Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 TBA 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bill Scott Carter Band 9pm MASTRO’S; PD; 760-776-6777 TBA 6:30and Bob Duo 6:30pm 11pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Mike Watt MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; and Secondmen w/ DJ Frosty 10pm 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Eevaan Tre 760-674-4080 Avenida 7-11pm 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke Live Music 6:30pm 8-1:15am ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 JP Harris, John THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry Bardi and Friends in Low Places DJ Set 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm 8:30pm O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone 10pm BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 Old PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327School Goth Night 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Parick Morris, 4080 4 Alarm 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; pd; 760-345Brian Dennigan and Leon Bisquera 6:300222 Steve Williams Experience 6:30pm 10pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 Black Smoky Knights 8pm Friday Show w/ Giselle Woo & The Night Owls, Cakes and Brains and Katalice 8:30pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Karaoke 7:30pm Butler Trio 6-10pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s THE CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT Rockstar Karaoke 9pm CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Chase Martinez 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Marilyn Maye 8pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 5:30pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 TBA 9pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The RENAISSANCE; PS; 760-322-6000 Live Music Myx 7pm 6-9pm

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RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 8-11pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Derek Jordan Gregg 12-4pm, Evaro Brothers 8:30pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues Band 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 GRILLE@EMBASSY SUITES; PD; 760-340-6600 Denny Pezzin 6-9pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm STACY’S; PS; 760-620-5003 Krystofer Do 4:30-7pm, Mark Lee 8pm TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Meltdown 9pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm TWELVE ACOUSTIC UNPLUGGED; IND; 760345-2450 Mark Gregg and Misty Howell 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Meet the Corwins 5:30-7:30pm, John Stanley King Show 8pm THE VINE WINE BAR; PD; 760-341-9463 Vinny Berry 7-10pm WANG’S; PS; 760-325-9264 DJ Galaxy 5pm WOODY’S PALMHOUSE; PS; 760-230-0188 Cynthia Thomas 6:30pm

COPA NIGHTCLUB; PS; 760-866-0021 DJ Banks and Mr. Miami 9pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Bill Baker 6pm DESERT FOX; PD; The Hellions 10pm DRINGK; RM; 760-888-0111 DJ 9pm ELECTRIC SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-2281199 DJ Ceddy Cedd 9pm EN VIVO@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760775-5566 Los Angeles De La Banda 9:30pm FISHERMAN’S GROTTO; PD; 760-776-6534 Jack Ruvio and Tony Bolivar 5:30-8:30pm GADI’S BAR & GRILL; YV; 760-820-1213 TBA 8pm HENRY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL; CC; 760656-3444 DJ Ray 9pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Krystofer Do and Razor J 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 The Carmens 7pm HOT SPOT@SPOTLIGHT 29; Coachella; 760775-5566 Nacho Bustillos 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-3456466 Bob Allen 6pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 8pm LANDMARK LOUNGE; LQ; 760-289-6736 JB and Rob Martinez 8:30-11pm LA QUINTA BREWERY; PD; 760-200-2597 6th Annual Parking Lot Party w/ OGR, Wyldsky, A Rod and the Big Payback and more 1-9pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 PS Sound Company 1pm, Hot Roxx 8pm LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Abie Perkins Fireside Lounge, Mark Guerrero Patio 5:30pm LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-345-2450 Scott Carter Band 9pm TH 19 HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 TBA 8pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 29 PALMS INN; 29 Palms; 760-367-3505 Bev 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm and Bill 6:30pm MIRAMONTE; IW; 760-341-2200 Trio Envy ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ Frosty and 6-10pm Empty Cellar Records noon poolside, and MOXIE; PS; 760-318-9900 Derek Jordan 10pm Gregg 6-9pm, DJ Pedro Le Bass 9:30pm AGAVE LOUNGE@THE HYATT REGENCY; IW; NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 760-674-4080 Steppin’ Out 7-11pm 8pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry Cabaret on the Green Open Mic 7:30pm 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm ALIBI; PS; 760-656-1525 Lion’s Den and DJ O’CAINES; RM; 760-202-3311 DJ Tone 10pm Journee 8:30pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327BART LOUNGE; C.C.; 760-799-8800 4th Annaul Leftovers Party w/ Speak, Lootenant, 4080 That 80’s Band 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760-345Billie Dale and more 7pm BERNIE’S; RM; 760-202 4499 Horace Miller, 0222 Mr. Combo 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Brian Denigan & Leon Basquera 6:30-10pm Meat Puppets and Particle Kid 9pm BIG ROCK PUB; IND; 706-200-8988 The PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Ghostnotes 8:30pm Karaoke 7:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Gina Carey PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND 6-10pm COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Red’s Rockstar CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; Karaoke 9pm PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Michael Wright 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Marilyn CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Maye 8pm Tuzzolino 5:30pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 TBA 9pm CASUELAS CAFÉ; PD; 760-568-0011 The SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Derek Jordan Myx 7pm Gregg 12-4pm, Evaro Brothers 8:30pm CATALAN; RM; 760-770-9508 George SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S Christian 6-9pm CHEF GEORGE’S PICASSO LOUNGE; PD; 760- MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues Band 8-11pm 200-1768 Abie and Natasha 6:30-9:30pm, SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S DJ 9:30pm COACHELLA VALLEY BREWING CO; TP; 760- MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The Smooth Brothers 8-11pm 343-5973 6th Annual Parking Lot Party w/ Jose Renteria, Buz Blvd, Yochee, Black Water SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Gospel, Chelsea Sugarbritches, Captain Ghost, Waxy and more 12-10pm Furgo 9pm

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ozy and quaint ambiance abounds at Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant and Bar in Palm Desert.

Opened in 2012 by Mimmo and Victoria Di Salvo, in the heart of Palm Desert off of Hwy 111 and San Pablo, sits the quaint restaurant with big flavor. Beneath the green awning houses an enclosed patio which ushers guests into the compartmentalized restaurant, with three cozy dining rooms, and an ultra-intimate bar.

Guests are greeted graciously by Mimmo himself, when he’s not visiting his guests personally at their tables. The restaurants flow is reminiscent of being in someone’s home, comfortable and un-pretentious, with the heavenly aromas of incredible Italian food swirling in the air.

The emphasis of the menu at Mimmo’s is to use the freshest of ingredients. They are proud to make homemade items such as their bread, raviolis, sauces, sausage, dressings, desserts and addicting tapenade, which is served at the tables along with their homemade bread in lieu of butter ( although butter is offered upon request).

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ENJOY COZY ITALIAN AMBIANCE AT MIMMO’S

Mimmo stays true to his Sicilian heritage, bringing traditional dishes to his guests. For appetizers, enjoy a selection of salads such as their crisp Mimmo’s Caesar (with their homemade dressing and anchovy’s), Insalata Caprese (tomato slices, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves, E.V.O.O. and balsamic reduction) or Toscana (mixed organic greens, crumbled blue cheese, pear slices, walnuts, dried cranberries and balsamic vinaigrette).

Other starters to get your appetite revved up include their Calamari alla Marinara (calamari sautéed in lightly spiced marinara sauce), Italian Sausage (homemade with ground pork and fennel served with a honey mustard sauce), and Grilled Polenta with Wild Mushrooms (polenta triangles topped with a wild mushroom cream sauce), among others.

Main course selections are vast, with a variety of pastas, seafood and meat dishes to choose from. If pasta is your thing, you will be delighted with items such as their Ravioli al Granchio e Vodka (house made ravioli stuffed with sautéed crabmeat and ricotta cheese, in a tomato vodka sauce), Spaghetti

alla Vittoria (Kalamata olives, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, touch of demi-glace), Linguine alla Vongole ( fresh clams, tomato or white wine sauce), classic Spaghetti and Meatballs “Della Mama (pork and beef meatballs in their house marinara sauce), plus many others.

Mimmo’s veal dishes options are impressive, comprised of Veal Scaloppini Marsala (mushrooms and Marsala wine), Veal Scaloppini Piccata (lemon, capers, white wine), Veal Scaloppini alla Sicula (eggplant, tomato sauce and mozzarella) plus many more. Their amazing, fall off the bone tender Osso Bucco ( veal shank slow braised in celery, carrots, and red wine), is occasionally offered as a special, and is a must! If you’re leaning towards a seafood item, try their Wild Sand Dabs (lemon, capers and white wine), Scallops with Red Bell Pepper Sauce, or Shrimp Scampi ( capers, butter, garlic white wine).

All of their dishes pair nicely with a selection of wine from their extensive wine list with many Italian offerings. The staff’s expertise in wine knowledge is most helpful in making a selection.

One of the great things about the dishes at Mimmo’s, is that they are not oversized.

They follow a healthy European guideline of well portioned sized meals, not too big, not too small. Of course this mindfulness leaves plenty of room for dessert, which Mimmo’s has many of. Fun, out of the box desserts include their Bongo Bongo (little pastry puffs filled with a ricotta cream filling and

BY DENISE ORTUNO topped with chocolate sauce), and Bomba (spumoni ice cream shaped like a dome with a hard chocolate shell) plus others including scrumptious Tiramisu.

For an exceptional Italian dining experience with memorable charm and a cozy ambiance, Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant and Bar “e perfetta!”

Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant and Bar is located at 73-540 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, 92260 For reservations call 760-346-9712, www. mimmospd.com

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o, I’m meandering around Facebook, and I see an article about how people are mad because Santa Clause is STILL a cisgendered, white male, and it’s almost 2020.

We live in such an amazing era, that we have to create problems for ourselves because there’s just no actual conflict in our daily lives, and I get it. We are mere weeks away from a new year, and with 2020 right around the corner, it’s safe to say that we live in a time that is as extraordinary as it is confusing. Music, film and art have become undeniably self-aware and many times even self-referential, and the art of craft beer is no exception. The trope of the bearded, bespectacled, bespoke hipster being the face of craft beer is so passé these days.

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I LIKED A PASTRY STOUT AND NOW I’M CONFUSED

If Instagram is any indicator of what today’s craft beer fans are like, then the current face of craft seems to be a semi-nude woman who’s pretending that the tall-can of beer she’s holding is what people are focusing on, and not the four square inches of fabric that are stretched to cover the bits of her that might violate community guidelines. And the tall can of beer she’s posing with is always a hazy IPA, a fruit smoothie sour, or a pastry stout, because those hype-styles seem to be the only kinds of styles that Instagram beer models drink.

Call me a contrarian, but the more hype a trendy style receives, the more intrinsic hate I feel for that style, and any beer that needs to be back-sweetened with sugar before being

canned or kegged is the worst kind of offender.

Listen Aubrey or Taylor; Skylar, Teagan, whatever your name is, I’m sorry you’re 28 and you still have a baby palate. Brussels sprouts are yucky, and so are West Coast IPAs, am I right? I get it. Two years ago you were drinking Chocolate Cake or Buttery Nipple shots exclusively, but ever since you started dating the guy (Brad, Todd, Chad, whatever his name was) who introduced you to hazy IPAs, you just loooooove beer as long as it doesn’t actually taste like beer. But since most trendy beer styles now just taste like candy with a hint of booze, you’re in good territory, Kayleigh (I just imagine that all hazebois and hazegurls have obnoxious names).

But. BUT. B-U-T. Ol’ Brewtality himself went out last Friday night, and he ordered a stout that was beyond delicious. It tasted like toasted coconuts, like all of them. They put all the coconuts in this beer. It tasted like rich, decadent hot chocolate with booze in it! I actually ordered a second tulip glass of the stuff, a beer from San Pedro, California’s Brouwerj West, called Dead Water. I enjoyed this beer so much that I actually logged into Untapped (like Yelp for beer, mostly populated by the same kinds of wet-noodle brained ninnies who love to Yelp) from my phone to check it in, and it was then that I saw the awful truth.

Dead Water is a pastry stout. Gulp. I drank a pastry stout without knowing it, and I liked it.

Nay! I LOVED it.

BY AARON RAMSON My friends didn’t understand why I just kept gazing off into the distance the rest of the night, an upset and perplexed look on my face as I tried to make sense of the things in life that I couldn’t understand. I lay in bed that night, staring at my ceiling fan as I questioned my entire existence. I didn’t know who I was anymore, if all of my life’s work still meant anything. Just to torture myself, I went to Brouwerj West’s website, and read their product description for Dead Water. When I learned that there’s actual brownie batter in this beer, 100 lbs. of it to be precise, I took the hottest shower that I could bear. I barely felt the scalding water reddening my back as I lay there in the fetal position with a thousandyard stare on my face.

It’s been four days since I had those pints of pure deliciousness, and I’m still trying to find myself. I went on a couple of long nature hikes, those helped. I took up needle point, that didn’t really help. I drank an assortment of Reinheitsgebot approved beers, but those only just served to remind me that German lagers would be better with vanilla, cacao nibs and lactose in them. My friends, I’m lost. Please send me bottles of Dead Water, I feel this kind of drastic exposure therapy might be the only thing that helps.

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MURDER!

NOW SHOWING: THE IRISHMAN

Martin Scorsese’s new three and a half hour biographical American crime drama written by Steve Zallian, based on the book “I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank ‘The Irishman’ Sheeran and the Inside Story of the Mafia, the Teamsters, and the Final Ride by Jimmy Hoffa” by Charles Brandt.

The film stars Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Bobby Cannavale, Harvey Keitel, Anna Paquin and Ray Romano.

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The film harkens back to Scorsese’s best work when mobsters and wise guys schemed, connived and killed.

The story, essentially the adult life of Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), covers decades and is told in flashbacks -- the antiageing computer technology is a wonder -as he reminisces in a care facility. We first meet him as a truck driver in Philadelphia who teams up with one gangster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pasci) and then others like Angelo Bruno (Harvey Keitel) before becoming a bodyguard to Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino.

This truly riveting gangster epic is at time both heartbreaking and hilarious but beyond that it is a profound meditation on life’s vagaries including guilt and redemption.

De Niro is extraordinary as the WWII veteran reflecting on his life, his hits, and his involvement in the 1975 disappearance of his dear friend teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa.

On many levels, this is Scorsese’s most spiritual film and deeply humanistic film.

When the curtain starts to fall on life’s last scenes, all we have are the residue of our memories. Watching this compelling film, I was reminded of the saying that “grief is the price of love.” If that’s true, what is the price of regret, guilt and betrayal? The answer is written on De Niro’s face in this unforgettable film. And that’s why he’ll win a Best Actor award when the Oscar’s are handed out.

This mature and melancholic masterwork is arguably among Scorsese’s very best work – maybe his best. When the awards are dolled out, I predict this one will receive a bundle. Recommended. In theaters and streaming on Netflix.

KNIVES OUT Writer-director Rian Johnson (“Brick,” “Looper,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”) sharpens old-school murder mystery tropes in a satisfying and surprisingly witty suspense thriller featuring a terrific ensemble cast that knowingly pays a welldeserved tribute to both Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock.

“Described as a modern take on classic ”whodunit” murder mysteries, the film

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follows an extended family gathering gone horribly awry. It begins when two detectives (Daniel Craig and Lakeith Stanfield) are sent to investigate the death of Harlen Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), the family’s rich patriarch and acclaimed murder mystery novelist.

This is a fun and very contemporary American murder mystery where everyone from Harlen’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff is a suspect.

Daniel Craig’s suave Detective Blanc sifts through a web of fed herrings and selfserving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death. Can you figure out who did the dirty deed and why before Detective Blanc?

The wonderful all-star cast includes Chris Evans, a scene stealing Ana de Armas (pictured), Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Colette, Don Johnson and Michael Shannon. Don’t miss this this hugely entertaining suspensethriller that’s worth a trip to the movies (including baby sitter, parking and dinner).

It’s that good.

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BOOK REVIEW

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"THE CHAIN"

BY ADRIAN MCKINTY FICTION

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s there anything a parent wouldn’t do to try and save the life of his or her child?

How far would you go to help your son or daughter? In Adrian McKinty’s The Chain (Mulholland Books, 359 pages) a mother must decide if murder and kidnapping is justified to rescue her daughter.

Rachel Klein has survived divorce and chemotherapy. She managed to keep herself and her thirteen-year-old daughter Kylie afloat through the thick of it. She is looking forward to a better future.

When Rachel is on her way to a new job, she gets a call from a frantic woman claiming to have kidnapped Kylie.

If she wants to see Kylie again, the woman demands Rachel pay the ransom and kidnap another child in exchange for her daughter. If she refuses or goes to the police, not only will Kylie be killed, but so will Rachel. The caller explains she too is a mother whose son has been kidnapped. And, if Rachel does not do as she is told, the caller claims she, her family and son will also be killed. That is how The Chain works.

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There’s no getting out of it, Rachel and Kylie are now part of the despicable Chain. As Rachel struggles to get the money and determines who and how to kidnap another child, the Chain’s reach seems to be everywhere. Strangers – regular people -bump into her, threaten and warn her to not betray the Chain.

The Chain is deadly. Kylie’s kidnappers don’t hesitate to kill a policeman. The Chain follows Rachel’s every move and must approve her victim. There seems to be no way to escape the Chain. Rachel is required to do their bidding for the rest of her life – as is everyone else in the Chain.

This is a terrifying narrative of how far one might go to save the life of one’s precious child. Rachel is an unlikely hero. Not a candidate who could hurt anyone. Why did they choose her? She is petit, poor and proper. Although she is a Harvard grad with a PhD in philosophy, she has never used her degree. And, worse, her cancer is back. She is a pawn in an evil game.

But Rachel is committed to do whatever it takes to get Kylie back. She enlists her exhusband’s brother (ex-marine, five tours) to help, and together they kidnap a seven yearold girl. It’s horrible. Once the girl’s parents pay and they kidnap another child – Kylie is released.

When the mother and daughter are reunited, the two face a new challenge as the Chain continues to impact their lives. Rachel

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knows they will not survive the PTSD unless the Chain is broken.

All the Chain families before Rachel and Kylie suffer in similar ways. Rachel decides she must get to and destroy the Chain’s leaders.

If she was willing to kill and kidnap before, Rachel is determined to go to war against the Chain to save herself and her daughter.

The author does a great job revealing the Chain’s psychopathic leaders, a twin brother and sister who devised and created the Chain -- their terrifying and bizarre childhoods

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having shaped them into duel monsters. They are memorable villains.

I especially enjoyed the “philosophical” moments as Rachel rationalizes and considers the consequences of her actions and the nature of human behavior. I wanted a lot more debate about the justification to kill another innocent child for the sake of saving your own flesh and blood.

The Chain’s sick designers use it to manipulate people into an inescapable horror, which brings the most moral of folks to do evil for those they most love. A brutal dilemma no parent wants to face. The Chain challenges and exploits the most fundamental of human emotions -- love and compassion – something sociopaths cannot feel or reconcile even when they’re family.

FROM THE CHIEFS CORNER

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

AVOIDING THE BLACK FRIDAY BLUES!

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eople camped out in line for hours, anticipating the release of the latest gaming system. Shoppers storming store doors as they open, trampling over others in their excitement. Punches thrown over the last $300 flat screen TV. That’s right, folks. It’s Black Friday. And it can get nasty.

Last week I shared Thanksgiving safety tips, but it’s important not to stop there. The day after Thanksgiving can be just as dangerous — just in different ways. Big discounts lure customers to stores in high numbers, creating opportunities for criminals and increasing the chances of vehicle accidents. We know all too well from the news accounts that emotions tend to run high, in turn increasing the chance of altercations between customers and/or store workers.

We can’t prevent all mishaps, but we can get the word out to our communities and spread a message of patience and safety. Here are some tips to pass along during the chaos of Black Friday: • Be alert and aware of your surroundings and the people around you and your vehicle.

• Park in a location closest to the store or mall. If shopping when dark, try to park in a lighted area.

• Be careful of other motorists as they may be distracted.

• Wear your purse close to your body, where it is difficult to snatch.

• Carry your wallet in your front pocket or the inside pocket of a coat or jacket.

• Return to your vehicle to deposit bags.

Carrying too many bags can make you a target and can create hazards while using escalators.

• If possible, leave children at home during Black Friday. The crowds of people

can easily overwhelm a child who may get hurt or become lost. If you must bring a child, keep them in sight at all times, hold hands in crowded areas and ensure they know what to do if they become separated from you.

•Know where fire and emergency exits are in stores and malls.

•If you’re sick, do us all a favor and stay home! Bring hand sanitizers to help combat germs.

•Put away that cell phone and be cognizant and courteous of others. When you’re on your phone you lose situational awareness and become easier prey for criminals.

Whether you’re staying home on Black Friday or hitting the big box stores for the best bargains, remember to be patient and kind. Everyone likes a good deal, but there’s nothing you can put under the tree that’s more important than your personal safety.

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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his week kicks off the holiday shopping season with huge sales by retailers across the United States. It is estimated that shoppers on average will spend $850 between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Given the attention paid to this, the most commercialized of holiday seasons, many birthdays, anniversaries and lesser days of remembrance reside in the shadows, barely noticed throughout the month.

In our never-ending attempt to keep you informed on things of marginal importance, get your calendars out as we remind you of a few of the more interesting yet overshadowed days of recognition in December.

Turkmenistan gets the month started with the right attitude as they celebrate Good Neighborliness Day on Monday, December 1st. Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone behaved with that in mind?

Since 1987, December 1st has been World AIDS Day. This is one of eight health campaigns run by the World Health Organization. It is estimated that 40 million people have died from this savage disease with estimates that another 40 million people live with the HIV infection.

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DING-A-LINGS, CUPCAKES & BATHTUB PARTIES Thursday December 5th has a curiously weird ‘holiday’ – National Bathtub Party Day. While some people will have bathtub parties while watching Hot Tub Time Machine, those who are more modest might want to celebrate International Ninja, AFL-CIO or World Soil Day. On Sunday the 8th, Buddhist recognize Bodhi Day, as the day of spiritual enlightenment

by Shakyaumi, the first Buddha while brownie enthusiasts chow down for National Brownie Day. Monday the 9th is International AntiCorruption Day. The investigation by U.S. Democrats into President Trumps’ efforts to uncover dirt on former Vice President Biden would count as an effort to uncover corruption. Oddly, that same vigor does apply as it relates to why $1.5 billion was loaned to Biden’s son by China or $600,000 in annual payments by a Ukraine power company to

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Biden’s son. Let’s hope that anti-corruption efforts here in the United States are someday unrelated to partisan political squabbling and meant to actually uncover corruption.

Just a few days later on the 12th is National Ding-a-Ling Day. This is not a day to celebrate airheads or part of the male anatomy.

National Ding-a-Ling Day is a day when we are encouraged to call a few old friends. The ding-a-ling refers to the act of calling and not the person whom you are reaching out to although both could be true.

Do not forget National Cupcake Day on the 15th. It is believed that a 1796 book titled American Cookery had the first mention of cakes in small cups while an 1828 book by Eliza Leslie was the first use of the word cupcake.

Hostess began the mass marketing cupcakes 100 years ago.

In the event that you want to capture a Guinness Book World Record, consider making the largest cupcake of all time. At present, that honor goes to a cupcake made on November 2, 2011 by Georgetown Cupcakes. This

monster weighed in at 2,594 pounds, had a circumference of 4.5 feet and height of 3 feet and millions of calories. If you want to set the record for eating the most cupcakes in 30 seconds, you will need to consume a cupcake a second. If speed eating isn’t your thing, you can try to beat Patrick Bertoletti’s 72 cupcakes in six-minute record at the Isle Waterloo World Cupcake Eating Championship in 2012. Their next festival is in April.

As a reminder, shop local whenever possible this holiday season! Local big box merchants keep most of their best paying jobs somewhere far from here whereas local business owners reside in our community and spend more of their money locally. By keeping local money local, we help drive greater prosperity right here at home. Every time that you buy via the internet, a big box store or a national company, you are making our community a little poorer.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Managing Partner of local Fiduciary-Only Investment Management firm, Winslow Drake. For more info, please visit WinslowDrake.com or email Hlibby@ WinslowDrake.com.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

USC BEATS UCLA: IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES, IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES

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harles Dickens in a Tale of Two Cities started his iconic novel with this dichotomy. Maybe it is a matter of perspective for which team you are rooting.

I sure was happy but my two Bruin sisters and friends may not have been as happy ...or maybe didn’t give a s_ it.

When you look at the big picture, maybe winning the cross town rivalry, the Big Game, wasn’t that important. So what is important?

Most would say good health and security.

Maybe your team won, but while driving home you were rear ended or arrested for a DUI from to many celebratory beers. Now things are not Alright, Alright, Alright!

Did you plan ahead to know what to do?

When I have TV interviews, my “Accidentally Yours” radio show or this weekly legal column, I advise those who read or listen to plan ahead! For decades I have said, ‘People Don’t Plan To Fail, They Fail To Plan.’ Don’t wait until things go wrong to decide which lawyer to hire for an accident or DUI. After all you have the names and number of a plumber or electrician etc. at hand, in case of an emergency. Isn’t an auto accident of DUI of more importance...a greater emergency? In my opinion, the last thing you should do is to wait until disaster strikes and you are pressured with pain or in custody, to make that crucial decision...Which Lawyer Should I Hire?

Auto Accidents and 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 THEY HEARD YOU SAY. I advise my clients to take down their social media. Prosecutors and insurance adjusters save time and money by checking Facebook sites. Some accident victims post that they are going skiing or playing in a tennis tournament, after an accident. This is after they complained to the doctor how much they hurt and all the things they can’t do because of the pain. Arguably, if they can play a sport, then they were not that injured.

At least that is the argument the insurance company adjusters and lawyers will make.

The kiss of death is when a client posts that they were lucky not to have been stopped the day before when they were even drunker or any other post about their drinking and driving habits etc. To put the odds on your side you should always hire a local attorney. One who will know the judges and court employees and that should be done ASAP. Once one retains a lawyer, they can no longer be contacted by the DA or insurance investigator on a DUI or accident case.

After an accident you must preserve

evidence by writing things down right away.

Smart cell phones can be used to take picture of parties, cars, streets and to obtain statements from drivers and wits.

There is no way you can truly win after you are in civil or criminal litigation. Your stress from your accident or arrest is often mollified by lashing out at those closest to you. After all, you aren’t going to yell at your boss, but will at your spouse or kids. This leads to domestic violence arrests as well as divorces and disharmony with the family. So be careful that you don’t do something that allows a lawyer to make more money off of you!

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COLLEGE OF THE DESERT PRESENTS FAMILY NIGHT!

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TAKE A STROLL DOWN GINGERBREAD LANE AT OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIOS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

*Special Photo Opportunity: At the first Gingerbread Lane of the season, this Saturday, November 30th, @ 1:00 p.m., Santa will be escorted to the event by firefighters from the La Quinta Cove Fire Department via fire engines. t’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Now in its second season, Old Town Artisan Studios’ Gingerbread Lane is expected to be one of the top holiday attractions in the Coachella Valley. This very special free event will be held from 12p.m. to 6p.m. Saturdays – November 30th, December 7th, 14th and 21st.

“There has been so much buzz about Gingerbread Lane already this season, and we are ready to welcome people of all ages looking to celebrate the holidays in a unique and interactive way,” said Thomas Burns, executive director of Old Town Artisan Studios.

Old Town Artisan Studios has transformed its 3-acre art campus into Gingerbread Lane – a winter wonderland with multiple Christmas trees, trimmed garland, twinkling lights, a marquee 17-foot tree next to Santa’s workshop (including Santa Claus himself), and NEW THIS YEAR – a holiday train! Old Town Artisan Studios will also be offering gingerbread cookies and hot cider in the culinary area, along with cookie decorating, clay ornament painting, and more.

In addition to all the activities, live entertainment will also add to the holiday scene including seasonal music, delightful dance and performances by local youth organizations in the Coachella Valley.

Gingerbread Lane has been the dream of Old

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ant to go to college? Think it’s out of your reach? Well think again, and come to the College of the Deserts Family Night to find out how college is within your grasp.

Going to college is part of the American dream, as a college education can change the trajectory of a person’s life. But sometimes the cost can come between the dream and the reality of going to college. Fortunately for those living in the Coachella Valley, the dream is the reality, thanks to College of the Deserts progressive academic programs. On Thursday, December 11th, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, the community college will be having an open house event, inviting parents, families and individuals to learn about all of the academic programs that they offer, and how to even attend the college for free. A complimentary dinner will be provided for those who RSVP to the event (familynight@ collegeofthedesert.edu).

One of the programs that College of the Desert offers, is for Coachella Valley high school seniors, class of 2020, allowing them to attend the college for free! The students can enroll in a variety of AA transferable degrees as well as certificate programs. This amazing opportunity has been offered since 2017 with incredible results. Dean of Enrollment Services, Dr. Oscar Espinoza-Parra, is excited about the event, “Families and students can access a variety of information at this resource fair”, said Dr. Espinoza-Parra.

Dr. Espinoza-Parra also shared how the college is enthusiastic about reaching out to non-traditional adult students, who may think that college has passed them by, or perhaps never obtained their high school diploma.

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At College of the Desert, it’s never too late to get an education. There are a multitude of certificate and AA programs available, as well as financial aid for those who qualify. The college has class locations in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, Mecca and Thermal. With varied locations and a flexible class schedule, attending the college is extremely student friendly. They even have child care.

College of the Desert is one of the leading community colleges in Southern California, and the nation, and has a smooth entrance process to enter the college. The quality of education that they provide, and its affordability, has been recognized highly in the community college realm. Their eagerness to encourage higher education within the community is outstanding, “We are here to serve the community”, says Dr. Espinoza-Parra. The Family Night event will have faculty, and counselors on hand to explain all that the college has to offer, and will help guide potential students on their educational journey. There will also be presentations on Financial Aid resources. All presentations will be in English and Spanish.

As a graduate of College of the Desert myself, I can proudly say that it was an extraordinary experience. I feel so fortunate to have a community college that has made my higher education possible, and continues to encourage my progress with zeal.

Anyone who has the desire to go to college here in the Coachella Valley, has an open invitation to discover what College of the Desert has to offer by attending their Family Night. It can change your life.

For more information visit www. collegeofthedesert.edu/familynight

Town Artisan Studios founder, Victory Grund.

“The mission for this family event is to bring back the joy of giving through the holidays through creating hand-made gifts for family and friends.

When a person of any age creates a gift by hand for loved ones, it becomes a treasure that grows more valuable with each passing year.”

Enjoy the magic of the holiday season by visiting Old Town Artisan Studios between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the upcoming Saturdays – November 30th, and December 7th, the 14th and the 21st. Gingerbread Lane is free to the public thanks to the generosity of the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation.

More info: oldtownartisanstudios.org.

ASK THE DOCTOR

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BY DR PETER KADILE

IT’S THANKSGIVING, LET’S EAT!

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urkey and Tryptophan It is commonly thought that eating turkey will cause sleepiness because it contains tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid that enters the brain and forms serotonin, which then gets converted to the sleep inducing hormone melatonin.

But research has shown that turkey doesn’t trigger sleep any more than other foods.

Gram for gram, cheddar cheese actually contains more tryptophan than turkey does.

So why do we get sleepy after eating a big Thanksgiving meal? It has to do with the large amounts of carbohydrates and alcohol associated with the celebration. The large amounts of stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, deserts, cocktails, beer and wine will trigger the release of insulin which will lower your blood sugar. The sudden decline in blood sugar can cause lethargy and drowsiness. The insulin will also remove most amino acids from the blood, except tryptophan, allowing tryptophan to enter the brain and ultimately form melatonin.

So basically, any big meal containing tryptophan and a lot of carbohydrates can trigger sleepiness, not just turkey. And don’t forget, if alcohol is part of your Thanksgiving dinner, it can also trigger sleepiness.

Cranberries Cranberries are a staple of the Thanksgiving meal. Cranberries do have health benefits.

The cranberry is best known for its role in preventing urinary tract infections. The high level of antioxidants called proanthocyanidins (PACs) in cranberries helps to stop certain bacteria from sticking to the walls of the

urinary tract, thus preventing infection.

Recent research has shown that cranberry capsules, not cranberry juice, are effective in treating urinary tract infections.

Cranberries may be helpful for heart health by helping decrease inflammation and may help slow progression of tumor growth of certain cancers.

The antioxidants in cranberries also have dental benefits by preventing bacteria from attaching to teeth and preventing gum disease.

Pumpkin Pie Out of all the possible pies that may be served this Thursday, pumpkin pie may be the most nutritious.

Pumpkin is one of the best sources of carotenoids (antioxidants) and lutein (important for eye health).

Pumpkin pie is rich in fiber and potassium and has some calcium, iron, vitamin C, B vitamins and other nutrients. Canned pumpkin, often used in pies, has even more carotenoids and nutrients, ounce for ounce, than fresh because it is more concentrated (cooking eliminates much of the water).

How healthy pumpkin pie is depends on the particular recipe, too much sugar, shortening and whipped cream will certainly decrease the nutritional benefits.

November 28 to December 4, 2019

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

THE SEASON OF GRATITUDE

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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.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga, 760-564-9642 (YOGA), & Founder of evolveyogaonline.com. YOGA CLASSES ON DEMAND & Better For It Now, a signature 7-Principle Program for Self-Care.

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November 28 to December 4, 2019

SWAG FOR THESOUL

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BY AIMEE MOSCO

THE UNIVERSAL UTILITY OF KARMA

“Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered why you are here?...There are many different answers to that question as each soul has a different motive for taking on a body, but the easy and consistent answer is: to learn through a physical experience.” – Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness,

by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 3. arma” is often mistakenly viewed as a simplistic Universal mechanism which delivers retribution for a person’s bad behavior or rewards a person for good behavior. While both brutal punishment and sweet reward result from the existence of karma, neither represent the primary spiritual objective of the mechanism itself.

Karma is a tool that helps to keep balance in the Universe. It’s a safety valve that ensures each human being stays centered on his soul path and learns what he is meant to learn.

When a person participates in an event that creates an imbalance of energy flow, whether that person is taking advantage of someone else or giving of herself in excess of what she is receiving, the Universe delivers energy to balance that event. The reason; any time there is an imbalanced exchange between two beings, it is a signal that there is something to learn.

The Universe is structured to maintain its own equilibrium; therefore, it will support the highest degree of human learning by default.

Most of do not have the ability to see energy flow so it can be difficult to know when the balance is disrupted. Also, we don’t know what we don’t know, so it can be challenging

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to identify when there is more for us to learn in association with a particular exchange or experience. Enter karma. Karma keeps track of imbalance for us and comes back around to deliver different opportunities for growth. Only when we reach a level of awareness that has us recognize imbalance do we begin to police ourselves for the sake of divine Universal order.

As the new era rapidly approaches, energy vibrations are increasing, which means energy is also flowing faster. Each human being is being called to restore order in his or her own Universe with haste to move into an enlightened learning space with a clean slate.

The Universe at large is currently consolidating karmic debt and feverishly sending out notices so we can each participate more consciously in creating this balance to ring in the new era properly. Keep this in mind as you navigate what may feel like unjust discomfort. Look for the lesson in everything and give thanks to the Universe for supporting your highest degree of growth.

In my pursuit to help you align with your best self, I invite you to join Facebook group Evolve through Love hosted by Elizabeth Scarcella, BB Ingle and me. Go to facebook. com/groups/evolvethroughlove and share with us your experiences.

Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Global Ambassador for SpeakingfromOurHearts.org, and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s passion for helping others inspired her book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”.

For more information, find Aimee at www. ihsunity.com

FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Humans invented the plow in 4,500 BC, the wheel in 4,000 BC, and writing in 3,400 BC. But long before that, by 6,000 BC, they had learned how to brew beer and make psychoactive drugs from plants. Psychopharmacologist Ronald Siegel points to this evidence to support his hypothesis that the yearning to transform our normal waking consciousness is a basic drive akin to our need to eat and drink. Of course, there are many ways to accomplish this shift besides alcohol and drugs.

They include dancing, singing, praying, drumming, meditating, and having sex. What are your favorite modes? According to my astrological analysis, it’ll be extra important for you to alter your habitual perceptions and thinking patterns during the coming weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): What’s something you’re afraid of, but pretty confident you could become unafraid of? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to dismantle or dissolve that fear. Your levels of courage will be higher than usual, and your imagination will be unusually ingenious in devising methods and actions to free you of the unnecessary burden. Step one: Formulate an image or scene that symbolizes the dread, and visualize yourself blowing it up with a “bomb” made of a hundred roses.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The word “enantiodromia” refers to a phenomenon that occurs when a vivid form of expression turns into its opposite, often in dramatic fashion. Yang becomes yin; resistance transforms into welcome; loss morphs into gain. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you Geminis are the sign of the zodiac that’s most likely to experience enantiodromia in the coming weeks. Will it be a good thing or a bad thing?

You can have a lot of influence over how that question resolves. For best results, don’t fear or demonize contradictions and paradoxes. Love and embrace them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): There are Americans who speak only one language, English, and yet imagine they are smarter than bilingual immigrants.

That fact amazes me, and inspires me to advise me and all my fellow Cancerians to engage in humble reflection about how we judge our fellow humans.

Now is a favorable time for us to take inventory of any inclinations we might have to regard ourselves as superior to others; to question why we might imagine others aren’t as worthy of love and respect as we are; or to be skeptical of any tendency we might have dismiss and devalue those who don’t act and think as we do. I’m not saying we Cancerians are more guilty of these sins than everyone else; I’m merely letting you know that the coming weeks are our special time to make corrections.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Erotic love is one of the highest forms of contemplation,” wrote the sensually wise poet Kenneth Rexroth. That’s a provocative and profitable inspiration for you to tap into. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’re in the Season of Lucky Plucky Delight, when brave love can save you from wrong turns and irrelevant ideas; when the grandeur of amour can be your teacher and catalyst. If you have a partner with whom you can conduct these educational experiments, wonderful. If you don’t, be extra sweet and intimate with yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the follow-up story to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, our heroine uses a magic mirror as a portal into a fantastical land.

There she encounters the Red Queen, and soon the two of them are holding hands as they run as fast as they can. Alice notices that despite their great effort, they don’t seem to be moving forward. What’s happening? The Queen clears up the mystery: In her realm, you must run as hard as possible just to remain in the same spot. Sound familiar, Virgo? I’m wondering whether you’ve had a similar experience lately. If so, here’s my advice: Stop running. Sit back, relax, and allow the world to zoom by you. Yes, you might temporarily fall behind. But in the meantime, you’ll get fully recharged. No more than three weeks from now, you’ll be so energized that you’ll make up for all the lost time—and more.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most sane people wish there could be less animosity between groups that have different beliefs and interests. How much better the world would be if everyone felt a generous acceptance toward those who are unlike them. But the problem goes even deeper: Most of us are at odds with ourselves. Here’s how author Rebecca West described it: Even the different parts of the same person do not often converse among themselves, do not succeed in learning from each other. That’s the bad news, Libra. The good news is that the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to promote unity and harmony among all the various parts of yourself. I urge you to entice them to enter into earnest conversations with each other!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Cecilia Woloch asks, “How to un-want what the body has wanted, explain how the flesh in its wisdom was wrong?” Did the apparent error occur because of some “some ghost in the mind?” she adds. Was it due to “some blue chemical rushing the blood” or “some demon or god”? I’m sure that you, like most of us, have experienced this mystery. But the good news is that in the coming weeks you will have the power to un-want inappropriate or unhealthy experiences that your body has wanted. Step one: Have a talk with yourself about why the thing your body has wanted isn’t in alignment with your highest good.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian composer Ludwig van Beethoven was inclined to get deeply absorbed in his work. Even when he took time to attend to the details of daily necessity, he allowed himself to be spontaneously responsive to compelling musical inspirations that suddenly welled up in him.

On more than a few occasions, he lathered his face with the nineteenth-century equivalent of shaving cream, then got waylaid by a burst of brilliance and forgot to actually shave. His servants found that amusing. I suspect that the coming weeks may be Beethoven-like for you, Sagittarius. I bet you’ll be surprised by worthy fascinations and subject to impromptu illuminations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I have a lot of confidence in your ability to renew and reinvent yourself in the coming months. In fact, I think that doing so will be a fun project you'll both enjoy and be able to carry out with flair. But right now you may be going through a brief period when your own confidence for this project is low. You might be entertaining doubts about your ability to summon the courage and willpower you'll need. But I feel this is a temporary dip. I have faith that you will soon be tapping into previously unavailable reserves of energy that will provide you with all the fuel necessary to renew and reinvent yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The only thing we learn from history is that we never learn anything from history. Philosopher Georg Hegel said that. But I think you will have an excellent chance to disprove this theory in the coming months. I suspect you will be inclined and motivated to study your own past in detail; you’ll be skilled at drawing useful lessons from it; and you will apply those lessons with wise panache as you re-route your destiny.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In his own time, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) was acclaimed and beloved. At the height of his fame, he earned $3,000 per poem. But modern literary critics think that most of what he created is derivative, sentimental, and unworthy of serious appreciation. In dramatic contrast is poet Emily Dickinson (1830­–1886).

Her writing was virtually unknown in her lifetime, but is now regarded as among the best ever. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to sort through your own past so as to determine which of your work, like Longfellow’s, should be archived as unimportant or irrelevant, and which, like Dickinson’s, deserves to be a continuing inspiration as you glide into the future.

Homework: You have the power to re-genius yourself. Guidance: tinyurl.com/ReGeniusYourself ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny - Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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CANNABIS CORNER

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MARIJUANA ANTI-PROHIBITION PROJECT

MARIJUANA ORGANIZATION TO CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF C.V. AND I.E. ACTIVISM AT DISPENSARY CONSUMPTION LOUNGE

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he Marijuana Anti-Prohibition Project (MAPP), the Inland Empire’s first and most active medical marijuana patient support group and law reform organization, will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in December.

Founder and Director, Lanny Swerdlow looks back and says “If someone had told me when I first began MAPP twenty years ago in December 1999 that people would be able to grow their own without fear of arrest and that it would be sold legally in stores, I would have wondered what they had been drinking.”

To celebrate 20 years of successful cannabis activism in the IE, MAPP will be holding a 20th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday December 7 at 5 p.m. in the consumption lounge at the Vault Dispensary in Cathedral City at 35871 Date Palm Drive in Cathedral City CA. The event will feature speakers, entertainment and a buffet dinner.

Showcasing just how much the times theyhave-a-changed, cannabis consumption is allowed on the premises of The Vault in the same way alcohol consumption is allowed at a restaurant/bar.

MAPP has always been a local Inland Empire organization engaging local citizens with local elected officials to allow for safe, reliable and local access to cannabis. It was members of MAPP that approached the Palm Springs City Council in 2008 asking them to enact an ordinance that would allow for medical marijuana dispensaries to open and provide marijuana to medical marijuana patients with valid doctor’s recommendations.

The Palm Springs City Council agreed to do that and formed the Palm Springs Medical Marijuana Task Force to draft an ordinance that would allow for the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. Back in 2008 there were only a few cities that had drafted ordinances to allow for the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries so the task force was pretty much developing it from scratch.

MAPP Director Lanny Swerdlow was a member of the task force and notes that the City took developing this ordinance very seriously.

“Two city council members, Ginny Foat and Steve Pougnet served on it along with City Attorney Doug Holland, Chief of Police Gary Jeandron and citizens representing different segments of the community. It took one and one-half years to get it written and passed, but city officials

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were determined to make it happen from the beginning.”

Since its founding, MAPP has been active in promoting and protecting the rights of medical marijuana patients to have access to marijuana.

They have made repeated appearances before the Riverside and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors as well as many cities in the IE. One of MAPP’s major accomplishments came about in 2015 when Riverside County was considering banning all medical marijuana patient cultivation. A concerted push by patients at a Board of Supervisor’s meeting resulted in the ordinance not being implemented and instead an ordinance was enacted that specifically allowed patients the right to cultivate their own medicine in quantities that could provide them with sufficient medicine to treat their ailments.

Today the Coachella Valley is a hotbed of cannabis activity with Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Coachella allowing commercial cultivation, manufacture and distribution of cannabis. The only other IE cities to allow commercial cannabis businesses are Adelanto in San Bernardino County and Perris in Riverside County.

With the passage of Prop. 64, which legalized the use of cannabis for all adults 21 and over and the development of legal commercial businesses, MAPP has been working to make cannabis accessible throughout the IE. Although no licenses have been issued, MAPP is currently working with Riverside County in the development of its ordinance to allow cannabis businesses to operate in the unincorporated areas of the County which is expected to take place in 2020.

The passage last week by the House Judiciary Committee of the MORE Act will remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and thereby end federal marijuana prohibition. A vote on the House floor is expected sooner rather than later and will make MAPP’s 20th Anniversary a truly momentous event.

CANNABIS CORNER

BY MICHELLE ANN RIZZIO

HAPPY DANKSGIVING!

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his holiday season, consider making your Thanksgiving a bit more dank. In this article I will share easy ways to be able to transform your traditional feast into a 420 friendly into a high brow affair. This year in dispensaries, fun items are available to suit your needs such as Kiva’s Turkey Gravy infused with 10mg of THC to be able to lightly infuse your dishes of choice. Kiva uses nanotechnology to be able to delivery rapid onset of the THC within 15 minutes.

Another option is to head to your local dispensary and pick up some already infused cannabutter. Cannabutter can be added to various dishes from your candied yams casserole to your green beans and everything in between. Of course basting the turkey with infused butter or oil is also a fantastic way to ensure that the whole cannafam can get their tryptophan alongside their THC. Danksgiving, in my experiences of celebrating, is often held on the Sundays after Thanksgiving. This allows budget conscious cannafam to purchase traditional foods for way less than usual and still be able to maximize their cannafusions.

For those late to the Danksgiving celebration--literally just cover everything with cannabutter. No hassle, no stress..infuse as you go!! For those who have never participated in a Danksgiving event, I highly suggest you keep a nice CBD rich tincture, water, or preroll pack on hand during the festivities for after when the edibles hit. Remember, with edibles less is more

so consider starting out with a light plate and moving on to more as the night goes on. Your CBD rich tincture, water, or prerolls will help to negate some of the effects of THC if you find yourself a little too overmedicated after dinner.

For those who have experienced a Danksgiving before, remember to label your creations and consider bring a non infused dish for those who might be lighter in their THC tolerances, or even bring a CBD infused dish for those looking for high levels of relief but not so much psychoactivity. Finally, for those who really love their cannafam, consider bringing a topical for afterwards when the cuddle puddles are in full effect! Group massage is a wonderful way to bond with cannafam, and what better than taking care of each others ailments!

Happy Danksgiving and best wishes as you soar through this holiday season! Pro tip: don’t feed Grandma THC--unless she wants it :)

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