Coachella Valley Weekly - November 30 to December 6, 2017 Vol. 6 No. 37

coachellavalleyweekly.com • November 30 to December 6, 2017 Vol. 6 No. 37

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POWER COUPLE KEVIN & DODI HENRY – OWNERS OF THE NEST Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com coachellavalleyweekly.com facebook.com/cvweekly twitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Domingo Winstead Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Denise Ortuno Neil, Morgan James, Avery Wood, Tricia Witkower Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Noe Gutierrez, Craig Michaels, Bronwyn Ison, Janet McAfee, Haddon Libby, Dale Gribow, Laura Hunt Little, Jason Hall, Raymond Bill, Sam DiGiovanna, Rob Brezny, Sunny Simon, Dr. Peter Kadile, Bruce Cathcart, Flint Wheeler, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Rebecca Pikus, Esther Sanchez, Angela Romeo, Jenny Wallis Photographers Robert Chance, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez, Laura Hunt Little, Lani Garfield, Scott Pam, George Duchannes Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

CONTENTS Kevin & Dodi Henry............................. 3 Dale & Patti Gribow............................. 4 Athena Awards Luncheon................... 5 Suzanne Quardt & Rick Manzano....... 6 AMP at Big Rock................................... 7 PS World Band Championship............ 8 Brain Vat............................................... 8 Quema Del Diablo in Joshua Tree....... 9 Consider This - Chris Hillman............ 10 Art Scene - Lynn Doran...................... 11 Pet Place............................................. 12 The Vino Voice ................................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife....................... 14

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evin Henry and his beautiful wife Dodi are the owners of the popular restaurant/nightclub, The Nest in Indian Wells.

Kevin, 62, hails from Detroit, MI, while Dodi, 60, was born in Sarajevo. They have been married for 32 years and have 3 sons: Kevin Jr., 28, a graduate of Notre Dame; Tyler, 25, a graduate of USC; and Nicholas, 21, a senior at UCLA. “We met at the Palm Tree Restaurant on El Paseo (now Il Corso) where Dodi worked,” shared Kevin. “I stopped in to see one of my favorite performer’s, Mike Costley, and Dodi immediately impressed me with her beauty and outgoing nature.”

Kevin shared how they became owners of The Nest.

“Dodi had previously worked at The Nest for 18 years as a hostess/manager.

After leaving for 8 years to manage Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant in La Quinta, the owners of The Nest called to offer an opportunity to purchase the restaurant. We put together a

business plan, found 2 great investors; Peter Murphy and George O’Connell and opened in a matter of weeks.”

“The business has grown 4 fold since we took over and it continues to grow through 4 to 5 star ratings on Open Table, Yelp, Trip Advisor and Facebook,” shared Dodi.

“Our goal remains to provide the highest possible level of food, service and entertainment. Our menu reflects a combination of old Nest favorites, family recipes, and popular new dishes, including several gluten free items. We provide live and DJ music, 7 nights a week, year round,” shared Kevin, who also performs on a regular basis at the club, singing and playing piano. Kevin recently performed at jimi Fitz’s show at The McCallum and was one of the highlight performers of the night with his rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rain” and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk”.

The Nest has received the honor of “Open Table Award for Top 100 Hottest Restaurants in America” 3 times and the “Destination Award” from The Palm Springs Convention Bureau.

The couple insists that “mutual respect for each other’s skill sets and a willingness to listen,” is what allows them to be able to work together so successfully. They admit that it can be a bit difficult sometimes turning off the stress of any given day once they are home. “One of our favorite things

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to do when not working is sleep,” shared Kevin.

Dodi enjoys watching Kevin singing to the crowd nightly and Kevin is proud to watch Dodi making their guests feel comfortable.

If they didn’t own The Nest, Kevin says they would be doing the same thing somewhere else.

Kevin says that they are usually too busy to have any hobbies, but date night consists of dinner out and a movie.

They have also worked hard to keep a balance in their lives with raising their sons.

“We try our best not to miss important dates and events in our kid’s lives. Although all 3 are living in Los Angeles now, we try to get there once a week to stay connected,” shared Dodi.

Their favorite vacation spots are Bosnia, Croatia and Lake Tahoe. Dodi’s favorite gift from Kevin is a watch he bought her and Kevin’s favorite gift from Dodi is a ring she gave him.

When asked what they feel is their partner’s best traits?

“Kevin has a great work ethic,” shared Dodi. Kevin replied, “Dodi genuinely attempts to please each and every guest.”

What do they feel is the most important thing that keeps their relationship solid after 32 years?

They both answered, “Mutual love, respect and trust!”

Pampered Palate Las Casuelas Terraza........................16 Screeners ........................................... 18 Book Review ...................................... 19 Safety Tips ..........................................19 Haddon Libby.................................... 21 Dale Gribow....................................... 21 Sports Scene...................................... 22 Art Walk & Wine Tasting.................... 22 Free Will Astrology............................ 23 Mind, Body & Spirit........................... 23 Cannabis Corner................................ 24 Life & Career Coach............................ 24

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POWER COUPLE DALE & PATTI GRIBOW: 34 YEARS STRONG!

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ale and Patti Gribow have been a Power Couple for 34 years (married for 33). Dale is originally from Chicago and moved to North Hollywood/ Toluca Lake at age 7, followed by living in Brentwood and North Hollywood. Patti was born in South Bend, Indiana as Patricia Jane Pivarnik and moved to Cincinnati at age 3, where she lived until she was recruited into the Golddiggers, as a member of a song and dance team who worked with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin on the Dean Martin Show, in the mid 1970’s.

The couple met in Beverly Hills when Dale was President of a Bachelors Group.

“Carmine Riccio was a member that I doubled with a lot,” shared Dale. “One day he looked at me and said Paisan, ‘which one is this?’ In those days my girlfriends were all pretty with dark hair and petite. He said ‘when you are ready to settle down there is a nice girl in Dean Martin’s Golddiggers who is single and is Captain of the Group.’ I called and we spoke on the phone for a few hours and then met at a monthly Thalians Meeting I was leading at Carlos and Charlies.

However, I had a hard time finding Patti because she had died her hair blond for a movie. I have never seen her with dark hair.”

Patti adds to the story: “Carmine was engaged to my girlfriend, Maria Alberici, also in the Golddiggers and she knew I was looking for a professional partner with whom to share my life. Dale called me and we laughingly say that he as an attorney interviewed me for an hour. Actually, it was a great thing we spoke for such a long time, as we knew of some of our commonalities prior to meeting. The four of us went to dinner at the private night club Touch, in Beverly Hills and the rest is history!”

The Gribow’s have a lovely daughter, Gina, and a dog named Bella.

They are very involved in the community and have served on many boards over the years.

“In Beverly Hills, when I met Patti, I was President of several non-profits at that time, and on the board of directors of about 20.

When there were major events Patti would

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help and it got to the point where she was doing most of the work and enjoying it,” said Dale. “We both chaired the Thalians Annual Black Tie Ball twice, for over 1100 people each time. In the Thalians, I was Executive VP and if Debbie Reynolds or Ruta Lee did not chair our monthly events then I did...for many years.”

“When I was honored with one of the Man of the Year Black Tie events, Patti chaired it and our daughter Gina, who was 6 years old at the time, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Because of their respective involvement with non-profits, both Patti and Gina have each been President of many non-profit groups,” shared a proud Dale.

“When we moved to the Desert we both were involved with the Children’s Discovery Museum, and on the Board of Directors of the Palm Valley School,” shared Patti. “Dale was immediately selected as President of the Institute of Critical Care Medicine 911 Plus. His job was to get AED’s in Country Clubs and restaurants and he was very successful.”

Dale has been a top attorney in the valley for years and has garnered many awards including: “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life (DUI/PI) 2011-18, “TOP LAWYER”- Inland Empire Magazine Nov ’16, AVVO Perfect 10.0 Peer Rating, “MAN OF THE YEAR” 7x’s, (City of Palm Desert & City of Hope),

BY TRACY DIETLIN Dale Gribow Day (4 times), “Top 100 DUI ATTORNEY’s in Southern California (Oct ’16), Nat’l Advocacy for DUI attys in So Cal, “Preeminent” Rating by Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory, “Best Attorneys of America” Rue, (Limited to Top 100 Attorneys/State), “Best Attorney of California” 2015, Legal Eagle “Best and Brightest Legal Minds” by Palm Springs Life- June 2016, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys: One of 10 Best Attorney’s Client Satisfaction -July 2017, Client Appreciation Award/ Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award2015, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys- Founding Member August 2015, 10 BEST ATTORNEYS for California for “Client Satisfaction” -DUI Law- Selected 2015, Only Attorney Appointed to CVAG Public Safety and CLINTON Foundation (DUI) committees 2014-2016, Board member 40+ charitable organizations and Chairman, President or VP of 15, Prominently listed 50+ “Who’s Who” lists nationwide, Weekly Legal Talk Show and Legal Columnist: LA and PS First guest Society Columnist for Desert Sun and is also the Legal Columnist for CV Weekly for almost 6 years.

Whew! That’s quite a list of accolades. So how did Dale get his start?

“I spent the first 4 years after Law School as a Deputy Public Defender (because at the time it was harder to get into than the DA’s office). I then started my own firm which grew to a 30 person firm at Wilshire and Little Santa Monica. In 1994 we moved to Palm Desert for a better place to raise a family. I tried to commute back and forth and missed my wife and daughter during the week. Then I started coming here on Thursday nights and staying until Monday and Tuesday,” shared Dale. “Missing my family, I decided to retire young and got every employee a job before I closed the office. Not being a golfer and living at Bighorn there was not much to do so I started all over again in Palm Desert and grew my firm to 17 people a few years ago.”

Patti has started many businesses or been involved in many over the years. “Life is not static, so I have used my skill set and have grown my skill set to fill many positions in life. As a singer, dancer, actress, I used those things I learned in school and over the years as a performer. As host of my own

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TV talk show, I used my journalistic skills as a writer for magazines,” shared Patti. I also owned a Speakers Bureau where I booked talent such as motivational speakers, celebrities and authors. That dried up after 9/11 when no one was flying. I have always been philanthropic, but learned skills in fundraising and publicity as a Director of Development at Palm Valley School. Given all of these opportunities and diligently working at them, gave me skill sets that now benefit me as a Realtor.”

Her new venture as a Real Estate Agent is already quite successful in a short period of time.

“I am very fortunate as being a Real Estate Agent for me is like walking. I am so fortunate to have hit the ground running, as people whose trust I have earned in my 20 plus years living and working here both on camera and television production, combined with my philanthropic efforts, have chosen me as their Realtor. In addition, I am a member of my dear friend, Valery Neuman’s team at HK Lane/Christies. Her stellar reputation as the top Desert Broker is a gift!”

Patti believes that service to the community is not a choice, but an obligation. Her advocacy for women has earned her numerous awards including a Palm Desert Athena Award, Women Leaders Forum Lifetime Achievement Award, and the George Berkey Palm Desert Citizen of the Year Award. She has been honored

by Soroptimist International of Palm Desert-Sunrise, and the National League of American Pen Women. In addition, she has served as a Member of the Board of Counselors for the University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts. She was also one of CV Weekly’s Top Women of 2013. Currently, Patti is Past President of Palm Springs Women in Film and Television and the Ophelia Project, which she founded.

She is also past President and currently on the Advisory Board of Women Leaders Forum.

With both Patti and Dale being so successful in their careers I wanted to know how they balanced raising their daughter and having time for their relationship.

“In Beverly Hills, I would walk to Gym

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com Time to be with Patti and our daughter and then go to lunch with them. I attended every school event but one from grammar school up to Gina’s Valedictorian speech in High School,” shared Dale. “We have dinner as a family every night and we took Gina on all but 1 vacation in 20 years. For both of us everything revolved around our daughter....i.e. Helicopter Parents.”

“I turned down a position on a TV station as a Hollywood reporter when we moved to the Desert, because I wanted to be at home with Gina and Dale at night. When Gina was a preteen I was offered a position as Director of Development at Palm Valley School, which was a blessing as my hours were her hours at school. For me, Family First, anything else second!” insists the proud wife and mother.

The couple also attends many local events together. It’s rare to see one at an event without the other.

“We both love seeing so many friends at ‘one time’ at each party. In addition, by attending so many events we get ideas to implement for our personal favorite charities over which we preside...and I like

the desserts!” laughed Dale.

“We are soul mates who are driven to fulfill our mission of helping others. I feel we are both strongly committed individually, but can make a dynamic difference together,” shared Patti.

While Dale and Patti have their own offices, unless they are meeting clients, they both work out of their offices at home. Thus each having to respect the others space.

“Dale is a night person and I am a morning person, so respecting each other’s habits is

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very important,” shared Patti.

When they aren’t working or attending events together the couple enjoys dressing up and dining at a fine restaurant, going to a movie, or listening to jazz, and of course, traveling to Hawaii.

Separately, hobbies for Dale include watching TV and reading and of course watching every USC Football Game is a must. Patti enjoys cardio exercise and yoga, walking their dog Bella, enrichment classes and professional seminars, reading, working

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When I asked what they feel their partner’s best traits are Dale replied: “Patti is always up and happy and wakes up with her great smile. She is always positive and is prettier on the inside than the outside.”

“Dale is a fierce and loyal friend and stays in touch with people he has known since Grammar School. He is loving, kind, thoughtful and my bestie!” boasted Patti.

I asked what their favorite gift from each was. They both simultaneously replied: “Our daughter Gina!”

What do they feel is the most important thing that keeps their relationship solid?

“There is no question that Patti for 34 years has been the glue to our relationship.

She taught me, what she learned from her parents, and that was to never go to bed angry. She will say ‘get over it buster’ and give me a kiss good night!” shared Dale.

“Unconditional support, and recognizing that there are times I give more, and other times that Dale gives more,” insisted Patti.

Obviously this couple is in it for the long haul!

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ATHENA AWARDS HOLIDAY GALA FIVE EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN LEADERS TO BE HONORED ON DEC. 1

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he Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Palm Springs will celebrate five outstanding women leaders for their business and community leadership at this year’s 31st Annual Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Athena Awards Holiday Gala on Friday, Dec. 1.

The 11 a.m. soiree at the Renaissance Palm Springs, 888 Tahquitz Canyon Way, will kick off with a champagne reception and fashion show followed by the noon luncheon and awards ceremony.

This year’s outstanding 2017 Athena honorees are (pictured left to right): Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Lifetime Achievement Award – a Coachella Valley resident, Boxer is widely respected in the Palm Springs community for her commitment to supporting equality for women and the LGBTQ community. She was also instrumental in securing federal funds for the City’s state-of-the-art Control Tower at Palm Springs International Airport

and has supported numerous local nonprofits in need, including Desert AIDS Project, Mizell Senior Center and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

Donna MacMillan, Athena Community Icon Award – MacMillan is much admired in Palm Springs for her leadership on the Board of Trustees of the Palm Springs Art Museum, Desert X, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and her commitment to numerous philanthropic causes throughout the Coachella Valley.

Karen Devine, Athena Career Excellence Award – The KESQ-TV news anchor, who this year celebrates 25 years as a journalist in the Coachella Valley, is widely respected for her integrity and commitment to fair and balanced reporting. When it comes to professionalism and getting the story right, no other news personality is as trusted as Karen Devine.

Betty Wolf, Athena Business Visionary Award – Wolf, who serves as Senior Vice President of Development for the

McCallum Theatre and formerly led the Foundation for Eisenhower Medical Center, is well known throughout the desert for developing community partnerships and million-dollar annual giving and philanthropic initiatives that have led to the survival of important arts, education and healthcare programs in the Coachella Valley.

Dr. Suzanne Quardt, Athena Community Leadership Award - “Dr. Q” as she is affectionately known, has helped raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of the Desert AIDS Project through her past work as the Co-Chair of the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala. She is also well known in the Coachella Valley as a leading plastic surgeon and business leader, who gives back to the community through her time and volunteer efforts.

The Athena Awards is a distinguished honor presented by Chambers of Commerce nationwide, which pays tribute to women who demonstrate excellence in

business and in the community.

“This group of extraordinary women exemplify the highest level of professional achievement when it comes to serving as role models, breaking the glass ceiling and leading the way for current and future generations of women leaders in the Coachella Valley,” said Nona Watson, CEO of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce.

“We are thrilled to celebrate these five fabulous ladies who are truly making a difference in our community.”

For ticket information, vist www. pschamber.org.

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POWER COUPLE SUZANNE QUARDT & RICK MANZANO

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ick Manzano and Suzanne Quardt are a true power couple in every sense of the title. They recently celebrated their 10th wedding Anniversary on Nov. 17.

Suzanne, 48, was born in New York City and was a foster child there until the age of 2 1/2 years old when her parents adopted her and moved to Parsippany, New Jersey. “We spent many summer vacations at the Jersey Shore and I have so many fond memories there,” shared Suzanne.

Rick, 53, was born and raised in the Sunset District of San Francisco. The couple met in LA in a local bar in Santa Monica called “MaKai” on Ocean Blvd. “It was a fun little restaurant that would turn into a small nightclub after dinner. We often joke how we met the ‘old-fashioned way’- in a bar,” laughed Suzanne.

The couple suffered many years with infertility issues due to Suzanne’s severe endometriosis, which required several surgeries. “Fortunately, we were able to successfully conceive our dear daughter, Isabella Maria, born May 19, 2017, through embryo transfer via surrogate. Baby Bella as we call her, is our very biggest blessing in life and is the joy of our lives! We just adore being parents to this sweet and healthy little girl! We waited a very long time for her and she is perfection personified!” shared the proud mother.

Suzanne is one of the top Plastic Surgeons in the desert. She became a doctor and received her MD back in 1996 at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. “I was accepted into the University of Southern California- LA County / USC Medical Center as a categorical General Surgery Resident, so I moved from New Jersey to Pasadena in Los Angeles in 1996. At the time, I desired to become a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and had gotten one of my letters of recommendation from the now very famous, Dr. Oz, from Columbia University where I had performed a SubInternship, and I do believe this truly helped me gain acceptance not only into General Surgery Residency, but also into my 2-year Cardiothoracic Research Fellowship position that I performed from 1999 until 2001under Dr. Vaughn Starnes and Dr. Mark Barr at USC. I loved all my cardiothoracic training and the surgical skills necessary to perform these

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complex operations including heart and lung transplantation. However, it was ironically also during these same research years that I also realized that I was truly more suited towards Plastic Surgery. Prior to my research fellowship training, I had many months of rotation on the Plastic Surgery service at USC and met many outstanding mentors during this time that helped shape my decision to pursue plastic surgery. I learned very complex operations including microsurgery where we were able to transfer tissues from anywhere on the body, and also perform nerve as well as vessel transplants to cover any part of the human body requiring reconstruction. I was fascinated! And the Plastic Surgeons were also the most technically-gifted surgeons I had ever seen. Besides their amazing daily surgical prowess, the plastic surgeons also seemed very down-to-earth and also wellrounded where they were fully committed to their profession, however they also led rather balanced lives with loving families, passionate hobbies that they continued to enjoy, as well as a healthy lifestyle; all these things were most appealing to me especially since I desired to have a family of my own one day. I did not desire to be a surgeon who was ‘never home’ and Plastic Surgery could afford me the opportunity for a fulfilling career, however also allow me to have some control over my operating hours and overall schedule. I was fortunate enough to be accepted into the Plastic Surgery Residency

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at USC in 2001.I completed 3 years of General Surgery Residency, 2 years of Cardiothoracic Research Fellowship with publications, 3 years of Plastic Surgery Residency, then 2 post-surgical Fellowships- one in complex reconstructive surgery in spinal cord injury patients, then one in Aesthetic Surgery in Marina del Rey.” She spent about a total of 10 years in LA and met Rick during the last year of her training there. “After Rick and I met... we essentially spent every day together from then on and lived together in Marina del Rey, where we got engaged on the beach there in 2004,” shared Suzanne.

“In 2006, I received a job offer to work in Rancho Mirage. Rick had a medical Dermatology meeting at the Esmeralda Hotel one weekend and told me to just come out with him for the meeting, relax at the hotel and go check out the office. I immediately fell in love with the Coachella Valley. It was so clean, beautiful and warm... like a true desert paradise! Now keep in mind I had grown up in New Jersey where the winters are long and brutal so even in the 120 degree heat of summer here I will NEVER complain because it sure beats snow... and you don’t have to shovel sunshine!”

Suzanne accepted the position to work at a private practice in Rancho Mirage, however things did not ultimately work out. “I was young and naïve and didn’t sign any contract to protect myself, however I did love the area and desired to stay and try and build a practice here. Although we had discussed moving back to LA and setting up shop in Beverly Hills where I had other opportunities, Rick really knew how much I liked the Palm Springs area and he felt that I could be a ‘big fish in a small pond’ here rather than a ‘small fish in a big pond’ in LA. We decided to stay here and stick it out together. I truly could not have done all of this without Rick’s constant encouragement, support and belief in me,” shared Suzanne.

Suzanne received her Surgical Staff privileges at Eisenhower Medical Center and became the Chief of Plastic Surgery from 2009 to 2011. She also worked part-time as a Staff Surgeon at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center commuting to Downey performing complex reconstructive surgeries on spinal-cord injury patients. “I started out performing both reconstructive surgeries for

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patients after breast cancer, skin cancers, melanoma resections and complex wounds.

I became the Assistant Medical Director to Eisenhower’s Wound Care Center upon its opening. I performed reconstructive surgeries after complex Orthopedic procedures that required assistance for healing and wound-coverage. And during this time, I also performed cosmetic breast, body and facial procedures and built a very busy practice that is now about 98% Cosmetic in nature,” shared Suzanne.

Rick and Suzanne scouted out office space and found their current location in Rancho Mirage right off Hwy 111. Rick oversaw all aspects of the new office build-out as the space was a grey shell. “From there, we expanded rather rapidly and built my own, fully-accredited, AAAASF on-site Surgical Suite where I perform the majority of my surgeries now. After that, we expanded further and build the “Dr Q Medical Spa” that houses many of the latest and greatest aesthetic technologies available today as non-surgical options for my many patients.

Many of our non-surgical procedures can also compliment certain surgical ones,” shared Suzanne. “I now operate 2 to 3 days a week and see as many patients as I can on the other days.”

Due to Rick’s background in medical marketing and management, he has served as her business partner, office manager and Chief Financial Officer of “Dr Q Plastic Surgery”. Many people think Rick works in her office, however he is only on site when necessary.

Rick has his own successful company, “Creative Take Medical” that specializes in website development, marketing and SEO internet services. “I started the company in 2010 after working for a large firm out of New York for 4 years,” shared Rick. Aside from managing his wife’s business, he has several of his own employees to manage. His office is off El Paseo and he even converted some of his large space into a daytime nursery area for Baby Bella to come stay during the day with their nanny.

Suzanne has received the national Castle Connelly’s “Top Doc” honor and award for the past 8 years in a row- a designation that is earned and voted on by peers and cannot be “bought” so to speak. She also was recently awarded the “Athena Award” by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce for community leadership - the awards luncheon will be held this Friday, December 1st at the Renaissance Hotel and then she will be participating on a float in the City of Lights Parade in Palm Springs this Saturday evening, Dec 2nd.

Rick recently won in his class at the Lou Ferrigno Legacy Challenge. “I recently got involved in physique competition by accident. I was getting ready for the charity event Dancing with the Desert Stars, when my trainer suggested I try competing last year. I won last year and competed nationally last June at the NPC Universe. I placed 7th out of 14. Since we try to stay fit Suzanne is

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very supportive and understands the grind of dieting,” shared a very humble Rick.

The couple both concur that they enjoy spending so much time together. “Rick and I are partners. He is also my love and my best friend and the first person I want to talk to regarding any business or personal and social decisions. Rick is also an excellent chef... he prepares healthy yet amazingly delicious meals for us!” shared Suzanne.

They have dinner together every night unless he is out of town. They also enjoy doing yoga together and taking Bella and their 3 pups out for walks.

Suzanne says the best part of working together is getting to work intimately with her best friend and confidant. “I cannot imagine not being able to just ‘pick up the phone’ and chat with Rick about something...

or anything at any time. Friends of ours often joke how they have made poor business decisions because ‘they did not have a Rick in their life!’ I also enjoy that we get to travel to national Plastic Surgery Meetings together. I get to attend the meetings for continuing medical education credits, and Rick often works the meeting with a booth as a supporting business vendor. I often meet more colleagues through Rick than on my own and he has also introduced me to some of my very best female plastic surgeon friends to date.”

They are big supporters of “Desert AIDS Project” and “100 Women of DAP”. “For me, HIV has touched my family and I am certain that everyone knows someone afflicted with this terrible disease. My goal is to act locally and impact globally and whatever little I may do to help the lives of those suffering from HIV/AIDS and also help get people tested and treated... than I have done something.

And of course... the ultimate goal is to help in the efforts to find a cure! We also support “Loving All Animals” where we were blessed to adopt 2 of our rescue puppies- TJ and Simon. We also support “Animal Samaritans” and Rick walked in their fundraiser and fashion show, “Handsome Hounds and Men” to raise funds. Both Rick and I have participated in the local event “Dancing with the Desert Stars”- all proceeds benefitting “100 Women”- and going to helping local women and children affected with HIV and AIDS,” shared Suzanne.

She has also served as a Co-Chair for the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Gala held each February to raise funds for DAP for the past 2 years. She has served

as a mentor to young women interested in becoming physicians through “Women’s Leaders Forum”. They also support “Olive Crest,” “Shelter From the Storm,” “Safehouse of the Desert,” “Desert Cancer Foundation,” “American Cancer Society,” the “Endometriosis Foundation,” the “Parkinsons’ Foundation,” “Bighorn BAM,” “Gilda’s Club,” the “Steinway Society” and “Variety of the Desert” for children with disabilities.

Suzanne says that if she were to choose a different profession it would be a dancer. “I did co-found the Rutgers Performing Dance Club back in 1989 and won a few awards for hip-hop choreography! My dance idols are Janet Jackson and J-Lo! I also wanted to become a Concert Pianist and got to play at Carnegie Hall at age 13.” Rick says his alternate profession would be to ‘teach’.

Now that Suzanne need no longer work 24/7 she has the luxury of spending time watching Baby Bella grow up. “Each day I look at her with wonder and gratitude and say ‘you will never be this age again’ and I am so thankful to get to spend these precious and fleeting moments with her and her wonderful Dad!” Rick says that a typical date night for them “can range from a pizza and movie with a huge bucket of popcorn to a great dinner with a good bottle of wine and a show. We love concerts and music festivals.

Every month we leave the desert to see shows/concerts. We also love vacationing in Hawaii and recently enjoyed a cruise through Europe.”

“We enjoy going to a fine restaurant together- we are a bit of amateur “foodies”

AMP TO PERFORM FREE CONCERT AT BIG ROCK PUB ON DEC. 5

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MP (the Academy of Musical Performance in Indio, CA) is presenting a free concert at Big Rock Pub Tuesday Dec. 5th from 6-8:30 PM. AMP is a non-profit youth music program that provides coaching, mentoring, and professional music experience to young musicians ages 12-17 from all parts of the Coachella Valley.

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November 30 to December 6, 2017 and enjoy dining on cuisine of Iron Chefs and James Beard awardees as well as Michelin Star-rated restaurants.

We recently celebrated our 10-year anniversary evening at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA enjoying the LA Philharmonic perform Purcell, Bach and Pergoli. We also love country artists (Luke Bryan, Garth Brooks, Cole Swindell, Chris Young, Shania Twain) as well as the Stage Coach Festival each year, and pop-artists such as Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars, Pink and Lady Gaga,” shared Suzanne.

Suzanne says that Rick’s best traits are his honesty and business acumen. “Rick can oftentimes be ‘brutally honest’ but I certainly prefer that over false pretenses! I know he will always be honest with me and that is so important for a trusting relationship.

He also has a wicked sense of humor and keeps me belly-laughing... something he has done from our very first date! He is also an extremely stylish and a sharp dresser and also has picked out all my best dresses!”

What does this couple feel is the most important thing that keeps their relationship solid?

Suzanne: “Definitely mutual respect and trust- without these two elements... I don’t feel a relationship can survive. You have to know that you can always count on your partner and that they will always ‘have your back’ so to speak and never lie to you.

I love that Rick always makes me want to be a better person and that is particularly important now as we become role models for our daughter.

Rick: “I think how we are different… the ying and yang. We balance each other out.”

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The showcase will feature 5 AMP bands performing original and and cover songs ranging from the 1960’s to present. These young musicians perform with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism rarely seen in professional adult bands. It is not to be missed.

AMP staff and band coaches will be onsite to answer questions about new programing starting in the spring, the intensive 4 week summer camp held in late June to late July, and how new young musicians can be involved in regularly performing AMP bands, masterclasses, and jam sessions.

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PALM SPRINGS TO HOST FIRST AMERICAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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alm Springs will have the distinct honor of hosting the world’s best marching show bands, when the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) World Championships is held from November 28th to December 2, 2017.

The City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Resorts Association, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, in conjunction with the Palm Springs High School Spirit of the Sands Band program will host marching show bands, parade bands, and concert bands from around the world!

“We’re beyond excited to be hosting this year’s WAMSB World Championships,” says Brian Ingelson, Director of the WAMSB

Palm Springs Championships. “This event is considered to be one of the largest and most well-respected competitions of its type in the world. This is the first time in WAMSB’s twentyyear history that the World Championships will be held in the United States and the fact that it is taking place in Palm Springs makes it even more special. We have bands attending from Germany, China, Brazil, Poland, the Czech Republic and of course some of the finest American Bands in the land”.

Concert Bands, Wind Ensembles, Jazz bands, Parade Marching Show Bands, and Drum Lines will be competing with adjudication by a group of international judges. The judges include representatives from Germany, Holland, Canada and the United States. The Festival is also an excellent opportunity for the members of the bands to experience Palm Springs and the surrounding area and take part in educational sightseeing, cultural exchange and fellowship. The five-day festival will culminate with the bands performing at the 24th Annual Festival of Lights Parade The Opening Ceremony will be held outside the Palm Springs City Hall hosted by Mayor Moon welcoming bands from across the world to the Coachella Valley. Concert events will be held at the Richards Center for the Arts (at Palm Springs High School), Parade and Show Band events Ralph Watt Stadium (Farrell and Baristo Rd., Palm Springs), and the Drum Line Jam at the Street Fair and Festival of Lights on Palm Canyon. Admission to each of the competitive events for the community is only $5.00.

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ultiverse is the 2017 release from Brain Vat, a battle-tested and wellestablished desert metal band who are primed to thrash live music venues once again.

The album has a Pantera-feel with a Hatebreedvibe and a heavy metal dose of doom you can groove to. Brain Vat is Brad “The Wizard” Garrow on guitar, David “The Legendary” Gonzales on bass, Sheridan Carnahan “The Wild Irishman” on vocals/lyrics and Anthony Matyja on drums.

In listening to the album I’m reminded of the occasions I’ve seen them perform live. Their set is high energy and loud as fuck. Garrow’s inspired swagger on stage is contagious to any metal fan.

His low-tuned guitars add a thicker and heavier sound than any other metal you have ever heard.

After listening to his possessed work on this album I can’t wait for him to shred it live, he’s a compact beast of riffage. Conjointly, Carnahan comes into his own on this album. His signature ‘bowel growl’ is more pronounced and his vocals were laid down definitively. Gonzales’ bass work is note-perfect. He’s the first to minimize his worth but I can assure you that you will hear his bass lines in every song and with the addition of drummer Matyja, they form the nuts and bolts to which all the rest is positioned.

Recorded at Garrow’s Dead End Studios and clocking in at 30 minutes, these ten songs will grab you by the neck and pull you into the

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WAMSB is an international band association dedicated to promoting global communication and interaction between marching show bands.

It also aims to encourage active participation in marching show bands universally, to strengthen the movement internationally and to stimulate the staging of world class band events.

WAMSB PALM SPRINGS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Nov. 28th - 4pm: Opening Ceremonies at Palm Springs City Hall Nov. 29th - 1pm: Concert Bands/ Wind Ensembles/ Jazz Bands at Richards Center for the Arts Nov. 30th - 1pm: Parade Band preliminaries at Ralph Watt Stadium 7:00 pm: Drum Line “Jam” at Palm Springs Street Fair (Tahquitz and Palm Canyon) Dec. 1st - 1pm: Parade Band Finals/ Out of Town Show Band Prelims at Ralph Watt Stadium Dec. 2nd - 9–4pm: Show Band local prelims and Show Band Finals at Ralph Watt Stadium 5:45pm: Festival of Lights Parade on Palm Canyon Drive 7:45pm: Closing Ceremonies at Francis Stevens Park

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hardcore world of Brain Vat. You can find the album on iTunes, Spotify and other digital music outlets but you have to see them live. Below is a conversation between Coachella Valley Weekly and Carnahan.

CVW: Congratulations on MULTIVERSE. Tell us about the album.

Carnahan: “Brad and David wrote an insane amount of really killer riffs with lots of ideas and put them to use. We had Frankie Ramirez on drums to get this album started and then throughout the process ended up with Anthony Matyja, who killed it, to finish this record. Both are great drummers whom we love and respect.

I, of course, conjured up plenty of great ideas from my portal, er I mean hat, to help orchestrate this album into the beast it was going to become.

And speaking of beasts, that’s when our producer Angelo Miles Romo came in and grabbed it by the horns and whipped us into shape.”

CVW: What was the recording experience like for you?

Carnahan: “We never, for a second, accepted anything less than ‘BAD AS FUCK’ across the board. Every step became an obstacle and we overcame. We started a publishing company, MR.BIZZARDO MUSIC, LLC, and had awesome people like Mikey Doling (Snot, Soulfly, Invitro, Channel Zero) pop in with little studio secrets and a great ear. Brad, who spent an insurmountable

amount of hours, and I fingered that mix to hell and back. When we were finally happy we sent it out to get a fantastic mastering done.”

CVW: What is the premise behind MULTIVERSE? Carnahan: “The theme is all over the place.

Each track is in a different universe hence the name, ‘MULTIVERSE’ and the artwork with the brain vat zooming through wormholes was developed by me and my brother Collin Finn.

The back cover was created by Lesley Sierra and each square represents a song. It’s a cool journey though; the album being made as well as the ride it will take you on.”

CVW: Brad is a phenomenal guitarist and an equally phenomenal producer. What was it like to have him in both roles?

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WE ARE SO EXCITED TO WELCOME THE FOLLOWING BANDS THAT ARE SCHEDULED TO APPEAR AT THE WORLD ASSOCIATION OF MARCHING SHOW BANDS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PALM SPRINGS! Fanfarenzug Neustrelitz- GERMANY Spielleute Gernrode- GERMANY Famuta - Taubate - BRAZIL Xili Primary School- SHENZEN CHINA Mestky Dechovy Ochestr Cheb - CZECH REPUBLIC Groitzscher Spielleute e.V- GERMANY Hettstedter Spielmannszurg Blau WeissGERMANY Orkiestra Red Swing Low- POLAND Summit High School Skyhawks Marching Regiment- USA Desert Hot Springs High School- USA Ramona Dynasty Band & Color Guard- USA Rancho Verde High School- USA Palm Springs High “Sprit of the Sands” USA John North HS Blue Star Regiment- USA Cathedral City High School Symphony Band- USA Palm Desert Charter Middle School Wind Ensemble - USA Colony High School - USA * Web links to these bands may be found at: www.psworldmusic.com FOR MORE INFO: www.psworldmusic.com Tournament Directors Brian Ingelson- bcingelson@gmail.com Beverley Ingelson- bfingelson@gmail.com Tournament Coordinator Cecelia Peroni- ceceperoni@gmail.com

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Carnahan: “As far as Brad in the studio, I couldn’t imagine not having him there doing what he does. We all have such a rad energy and friendship; we just get together and are so excited to do some shit. It’s always a great time.”

CVW: What makes this album different from your prior work?

Carnahan: “The previous album was damn good. But we found ourselves on this one.

This is the next level of Brain Vat, period! No, exclamation point!

Brain Vat is planning an album release party and will have CDs and new merchandise for sale soon! Stay connected with the band on social media and keep desert metal alive!”

Find MULTIVERSE on iTunes, Spotify, and all other digital music outlets.

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November 30 to December 6, 2017

BY JASON HALL

QUEMA DEL DIABLO TO BE HELD SAT. DECEMBER 9 AT THE JOSHUA TREE RETREAT CENTER

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uema Del Diablo is a Guatemalan tradition. It is traditionally held on December 7. The festival is meant to be a refreshing of sorts. Quema Del Diablo – which translates to “burning of the devil”- has nothing to do with Satanism.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite. The people of Guatemala use this festival to burn away the bad of the previous year, and make way for the freshness of the new year.

This year, Rolo Castillo and a group of other artists and like-minded individuals, including famous punk rock artist and screen printer “Bad” Otis Link, Bill Green, and Michele Cicero are bringing this tradition to Joshua Tree. The festival will be held at Joshua Tree Retreat Center and all proceeds will benefit the rebuilding of the Joshua Tree Retreat Center Farm.

This Quema Del Diablo will feature many local and internationally known artists and musicians including Otis Link, Dave Catching doing a DJ set, Jessika Von Rabbit with her full band (a newer experience not to be missed), and more.

For those of you who have never been to a burn, it is one of the most refreshing experiences one can have in their life. The energy of the people around you can over take you. It is extremely satisfying to be around a ton of great art and music, then participate in a ritual as powerful as a burn.

You can literally watch the stress of life flow out of the participants. Joshua Tree’s version of Quema Del Diablo will be held on Saturday, December 9 and tickets are still available. This is limited to 1000 guests, so act fast.

We had the honor to visit the sight ahead of time and chat with Otis and Rolo about their past and Quema Del Diablo.

Coachella Valley Weekly: Can you tell me a bit about Quema Del Diablo?

Rolo Castillo: “This is the fifth Quema Del Diablo I’ve done. The first one I did was in ’97. I worked in a print shop, Little Frog Town, close to Highland Park. It’s a gallery now. A guy told me about this festival

in Guatemala. People are burning trash, furniture, everything. It’s a cleansing. This tradition has been around for 130 years.

The way I started using it is, December not often the greatest time in the world. It’s stressful. The holidays, the traveling… it’s a bummer. I felt what a great way to do the holidays. It’s not a ‘holly, jolly, Christmas.’

The second year, people started really getting into it. They were burning away their bad juju. Now it’s equally divided; some come for the art, some the music, and some the burn. This year has been pretty hard on the planet. I felt it was a good time to do it again. I had hard times too. I went through rectal cancer. I’ve been through hell and back. I’m ready to let this go. We also wanted to bring a new tradition to the desert. We want this to be a new annual holiday tradition. We wanted this to be a $150 event for $20. Even $20 is a lot during the holidays, but this benefits the community.”

CVW: We’re standing here in what you’ve dubbed “Frontier Land.” There is a whole lot of construction happening.

Rolo: “Well, the Retreat Center has been needing a lot of repairs. We saw these structures which needed completion. We’re turning one into a gallery, but at the end of the event, it can be used for other things.

We’re trying to make this unused 8 acres usable for events and retreats. All of the musicians have donated their time. All of the money is going to rebuilding the Retreat Center. I’m not even getting paid. All of the money raised so far has gone to materials, generators, and permits. We’re trying to get money together for hotel rooms for the bands now. It’s going to be cold.”

CVW: I’m thinking of this as an ushering in of the new.

Rolo: “Exactly. There will be people here burning love letters and photos. We used to have people burn art. There’s always that piece that is never done. That one you can sell and can’t throw away. It’s still just bugging you. This was a great cleanse.

This started as personal, but I wanted this to be communal. I think there are people who really need this. I’ve seen it. Come for the art and music, but the burn is what it’s really about. People are going to come for the music and art and not realize that they needed the burn. The energy is going to be heavy. People are going to be crying, and some are going to be happy. It will bring people from every walk of life. It’ll bring together a lot of new people. A lot of friendships will be made. Some people are scared of the name, but in reality, the devil was a fallen angel. He lives in fire, but he doesn’t like it. It’s not Satanic, it’s getting rid of evil.”

CVW: You’re a part of an art collective.

They will be set up at Quema Del Diablo.

Who is involved?

Bad Otis Link: “It’s Still Music By Art. The bones of that are myself, Greg Jacobs, and Scott Parker. We usually bring in other guests too. Scott runs Foo Fighters studio and is a painter. Greg is a band photographer. We’ll have a booth set up. My son will be there, some girls from Coachella doing body painting, and Iris Hall of Deep Thought Studio will have some pieces there too. She may have one in the gallery too. I think I’ll probably have one in the gallery. Most of the art here, I want to make affordable. I’m making smaller pieces available for around $50.”

CVW: I’ve seen some of the sculptures.

They scream Bad Otis Link.

Otis: “It’s come naturally to me. I used to do puppetry. I might get one or two of those done for this too. They go for a bit more. This is Christmas time. I’ll have socks, ornaments, sculptures, and drawings.”

CVW: How did you start in the art and music scene?

Otis: “I got involved in printing and providing bands with merchandise because it was the closest thing I could do to art. I learned it from these hippies in the 70s. It was the brother of the harmonica player in The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Terry Faddon.

I met him because he was digging in the dumpster at a screen printing shop I worked at making signs. He wasn’t poor, so I don’t know what he was looking for; maybe just

because it was a print shop. We started talking and he invited me to his print shop that just opened. They just moved here from Aspen. My first gig working with him was their shits. Then we did Kenny Loggins’ first tour and Earth, Wind, and Fire. We did Little Feat and Fleetwood Mack. I caught the tail end of that stuff. It was all cocaine and crazy shit. They all thought they were satin jacket rock stars. The place was right next to The CooCoos Nest in Costa Mesa.

I’d walk past there on the way home and realized nobody was doing any designs for punk rock. So, I started making shit for my favorite bands, and the bands loved them and asked me to do more for them. It just snowballed. In 10 years, I had bands from all over the world hitting us up. We were dependable and doing it the correct way.

We did little bands, and the bands kept getting bigger and bigger.”

CVW: You were involved with Goldenvoice in the early days?

Otis: “Gary Tovar and I are best of friends. I’ve been working with them since they first started in 1981. I met him in Santa Barbara with Bad Brains. He was promoting shows up there. He hadn’t come to L.A. yet.

We hit it off even though he didn’t seem like a punk rocker to me. He wanted to come to L.A. He rented space in my printing shop.

We brought a Xerox machine in and started making flyers for shows he was booking in L.A. We had people from all over the world come in. That’s when Goldenvoice became Goldenvoice. We did a t-shirt for every show. Gary really supported that.

Some of those shirts were offsetting on the back of other shirts because they never dried. They’re collectable now! We did Bad Religion, Circle Jerks, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. It was a shit load of bands.”

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“BIDING MY TIME” (ROUNDER RECORDS)

ack in the early ‘60s, Rock N’ Roll bands popped up in towns big and small all across the U.S.A., motivated by the thrilling sounds coming from British Invasion groups like the Beatles and Rolling Stones, kids picked up guitars and plugged into amps. They honed their chops in garages and rec rooms, hoping for a shot at Rock N’ Roll stardom. Chris Hillman achieved that goal with not one, but two seminal bands.

Born in 1944, Chris grew up in San Diego, the third of four kids. When his older sister returned from college with a clutch of Folk records, it ignited his interest in music. His mother encouraged him, buying him his first guitar. He quickly gravitated toward Bluegrass music and mastered the mandolin. By age 15 he was travelling to nearby Los Angeles to see heroes like the Kentucky Colonels play at venerated venues like the Ash Grove.

Pretty soon he was invited to join his first Bluegrass ensemble, the Scottsville Squirrel Barkers (other members later ended up in well-known bands like the Country Gazette, Hearts & Flowers and the Eagles). At age 19 he hooked up with the Golden State Boys, featuring brothers Vern and Rex Gosdin, not long after, the band became the Hillmen.

Although he was still underage, Chris procured a fake ID, enabling him to play bars and Honky Tonks throughout southern California.

At the same time that Chris contemplated abandoning music and enrolling at UCLA, a local group called the Beefeaters was working on a way to blend Dylan-esque Folk with British Invasion Rock N’ Roll. Roger (ne’ Jim) McGuinn, Gene Clark and David Crosby started as a trio and signed up with manager/producer Jim Dickinson. Coincidently, he had also been involved with the Hillmen, and Jim suggested they recruit Chris for bass duties. The lineup was made complete with the addition of drummer Michael Clarke and the Beefeaters became the Byrds.

The band quickly gained attention playing the Rock clubs that populated the Sunset Strip. Signed to Columbia records in 1965, their Sound was buoyed by an ethereal vocal blend and Roger McGuinn’s ringing, 12-string Rickenbacker guitar. They first hit with a jangly version of Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man,”

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and for a few years the hits kept coming. Songs like “Turn! Turn! Turn!,” “Eight Miles High,” and “So You Want To Be A Rock n’ Roll Star” incorporated myriad styles ranging Folk Rock to Psychedelia to hints of Jazz and Raga inspired by John Coltrane and Ravi Shankar.

But the band was bursting at the seams with, um, contrasting personalities. Gene Clark quit the band, David Crosby also quit (or was fired, depending on who you ask).

Later Michael Clarke followed suit. Roger and Chris soldiered on by drafting Georgia/Florida/ Harvard transplant Gram Parsons.

Gram Parsons had been kicking around L.A. for a few years, on a mission to inject his Country Western influences into Rock N’ Roll.

Chris saw Gram’s vision as a way to incorporate his first musical love, Bluegrass, Roger was ready for a new direction. So the trio recorded the Byrds’ sixth album, Sweetheart Of The Rodeo. Naturally, a power struggle between Roger and Gram ensued, motivating the latter to quit. Chris threw in his lot with Gram and the pair formed the Flying Burrito Brothers.

The four-piece included Chris Etheridge on bass and “Sneaky” Pete Kleinow on pedal steel. Although they were never a massive commercial success, they, (along with former teen idol Rick Nelson and reluctant Monkee, Mike Nesmith), pretty much invented a new musical genre. The Burritos pioneered the Country-Rock hybrid that Gram characterized as Cosmic American Music and has since been referred to as alt.country and Americana. That sound was co-opted and popularized by the Eagles, Poco and Firefall in the ‘70s, then again toward the end of the 20th century with Uncle Tupelo, Jayhawks and Ryan Adams.

Following the Burritos’ dissolution in the early ‘70s, Chris spent the remainder of the “Me Decade” toggling between semi-Super groups like Stephen Stills’ Manassas, the SoutherHillman-Furay Band which featured singersongwriter J.D. Souther and Buffalo Springfield founder Richie Furay. Next up he reunited with his Byrd compadres Roger McGuinn and Gene Clark as (wait for it…) McGuinn-Hillman-Clark.

Within that time frame he also released two well-received solo albums, Slippin’ Away in 1976 and Clear Sailin’ the following year.

When the dayglo ‘80s arrived, he returned to his Bluegrass roots with two largely acoustic efforts, Morning Sky and Desert Rose. Less than a year later, he partnered with multiinstrumentalists Herb Pederson and John Jorgenson, forming the Desert Rose Band.

The rest of the line-up included pedal steel player Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson and drummer Steve Duncan.

Ironically, their Country-Rock hybrid was a huge success on the Country Charts, and was fully embraced by Country radio stations. Over the course of nine years and five albums, they consistently placed in the Top 25, with many singles hitting #1. It was slightly bittersweet for Chris. The sound he helped forge with Gram finally broke through, but they couldn’t savor the accomplishment together. (Gram having famously died following a drug overdose in Joshua Tree back in 1973).

In between mini Byrds and Desert Rose reunions, he recorded a series of duo records with Herb Pederson, but Chris’ solo output has been sporadic. 1998 saw the release of Like A Hurricane and seven years later The Other Side appeared. Now after a 12 year absence he has returned with Bidin’ My Time.

The album opens with a familiar Folk favorite, “Bells Of Rhymney.” Originally written Folk legend Pete Seeger, the lyrics were adapted from part of Idris Davies’ poetic work, “Gwalia Deserta” which referenced a coal mining disaster from 1926 and subsequent strike. The Byrds’ chiming rendition appeared on their debut album. Here Chris strips away the wall of guitars, offering a slow, spare interpretation that feels less anthemic.

Ringing, 12 string guitar is augmented by diminished piano chords, upright bass and high (still crystalline), harmony vocals from David Crosby.

Although Chris has picked, played and sung on over 40 records, he has never been that prolific a songwriter. So it’s nice to report that he has co-written six of the tracks here.

The title track offers a master class in Cosmic Americana. Sly pedal steel lattices over sparkly mandolin, 12-string acoustic and electric guitars, a brushed back-beat and stately piano notes. The lyrics pay homage to old friends, some here and some long gone, as he confides “I’m just biding my time, there’s dust on my saddle and clouds in my mind/I’m just biding my time, ‘til I leave this old city behind.”

“Such Is The World We Live In” hits that back-porch Bluegrass sweet spot. The instrumentation and arrangement blends rippling mandolin, rock-steady upright bass and spitfire fiddle. The sprightly tune nearly camouflages lyrics that veer toward thinly veiled jingoism, as he wonders what his great grandfather might make of the 21st century; “I never thought the day would come when I’d see America on the run, and not sure what they’re running from/And all that’s lost in our schools when the godless ones attempt to rule, we can only wonder who’s the fool.”

“Different Rivers” is lyrically less divisive.

An easy-going encomium to his children, it unspools slowly. The pensive melody is powered by twinkly piano fills and overlapping acoustic arpeggios. Meanwhile, “Given All I Can See” is equally beautiful. Sun-dappled acoustic guitars repeat a buoyant refrain over a chugging back-beat. Vaguely spiritual lyrics “seek the mercy and the grace” and smoky harmonica fills add some zip to the instrumental break.

“Here She Comes Again” was originally written with Byrd-mate Roger McGuinn 40 years ago, but remained unrecorded. It jangles like a long-lost Byrds track. The arrangement centers on Roger’s incandescent 12-string Rickenbacker lapping against swirly organ colors and a slapdash rhythm. It manages the neat trick of feeling fresh and familiar at the same Time.

Finally, “Restless” is a courtly Country Waltz offering this confession/epiphany; “I’m restless, just like any other man.” Swooping lead guitar, high lonesome pedal steel and Honky-Tonk piano underscore lyrics that reconcile youthful wanderlust with late life gravitas; “I’ve been blessed with a good life, given more than I deserve, did I really make a difference, have I lived every word/Of the pages that rustle, every line and every curve, keeps me restless until I find the right word.”

The album is peppered with a few familiar favorites. Chris serves up a crisp version of the Everly Brothers’ “Walk Right Back.” Along with “Bells Of Rhymney” he revisits two more Byrds classics. “Old John Robertson” gets a subtle facelift, re-emerging as “New Old John Robertson.” The propulsive rustic charmer has been recast as a banjo-riffic Bluegrass breakdown replete with revised lyrics that burnish the legend of John Robertson, A Hollywood actor who retired to Chris’ San Diegan hometown, Rancho Santa Fe, back in the ‘50s.

“She Don’t Care About Time” was originally written and sung by late Byrd Gene Clark.

Chris’ version doesn’t stray far from the original, as it includes a chiming 12-string solo that approximates Roger McGuinn’s purloined riffs from the Bach cantata, “Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring.”

The album closes with a tender version of Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers.” Here, the original’s sprightly Country-flavora is supplanted by a Bluegrass bounce accented by fluttery mandolin and lively interplay between piano and fiddle. It serves as something of an elegy to the recently deceased Rock N’ Roll everyman/ superstar who served as the producer for this album.

A huge Byrds fanatic, Tom Petty based a lot of his sound on the quintet’s revolutionary Folk-Rock amalgam. Friends with Chris for what seems like forever, he was the natural choice to shepherd this record. His Heartbreakers, drummer Steve Ferrone, guitarist Mike Campbell and keyboard savant Benmont Tench pitched in. They were reinforced by Desert Rose pals Herb Pederson and John Jorgenson, Jay Dee Maness, plus bassist Mark Fain, guitarist Josh Jove, and fiddler Gabe Witcher.

In addition to producing, Tom Petty added electric guitar and harmonica. Sadly, shockingly, TP died ten days after the album’s release, adding a patina of poignancy to the listening experience. Ultimately, Bidin’ My Time is a beautiful record that references the past and still manages to look toward the future.

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November 30 to December 6, 2017

BY ANGELA ROMEO

OMO – THROUGH THE LENS OF LYNN DORAN

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ne of the most beautiful books to cross my path in years arrived courtesy of Maxson Art. Maxson Art and California photographer, Lynn Doran come together to celebrate Doran’s book OMO. The beautifully bound book, yes Virginia they still publish books, contains 143 pages of photographs, and descriptions of Doran’s experience in the Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia. The area is home to ancient tribes that continue to practice some of the same traditions of their ancestors. The area is home to the Dorze, Suri, Konso and other tribes. The area is also home to some of the most exotic animals in the world including kudo, eland (a species of antelope) and hippopotamus.

As the modern world encroaches on these lands, changes are inevitable. The wildlife and fauna struggle to survive as the natural habitat is eroded. The people, while clinging to the past traditions, are forced to adapt to modern world. It is this environment that Doran chose to document.

Lynn Doran, a native Californian, began her life of adventure and creativity in the 1950s, traveling with her parents. After college she started her own company, Natty, which designed and manufactured women’s specialized sports attire.

Yet Doran never lost her love for travel.

She travels the world photographing and documenting the wonders she sees. In September 2013, she journeyed to the Omo Valley. When asked why the Omo Valley, Lynn replied, “Since 2000 my quest has been to experience the most ‘intact’ indigenous cultures left on this planet. The tribes of the Omo Valley were some of the few remaining.”

Lynn states, “I had no intention of publishing a book, that is not why I took this trip. However, when I got back from the trip and people saw some of the images they kept telling me ‘you have to do something with these’. Then I heard more and more about the expected devastation of the tribes once the dam was completed.

I decide I wanted to, needed to, document the beauty of these people and how they lived before progress changed their lives forever.”

The Maxson Gallery is a gallery and working studio of Artists Greg and Linda Maxson. The Maxson have created a gallery that exudes their passion for art. It is no doubt that the Maxsons were drawn to Doran’s work

As Linda Maxson stated “I was drawn to Lynn’s artwork when I first saw it years ago.

Her work shows the influence of the cultures she has visited over the years. Many of her pieces look as if they were created centuries ago, and recently unearthed.”

“When I saw Lynn’s book, my first thought was that the book itself is a work of art, from cover to cover, with contemplative quotes separating section, providing the reader with a pause to reflect on the words before proceeding. The editing is superb, combining Lynn’s photography with maps of the OMO Valley, providing the reader with a visual of where the tribes are located along the valley. ‘OMO’ is a reminder that there are many differences in the cultures around the world and all can be appreciated without judgment.”

The book, priced $79, is available during the exhibition at Maxson Art. Doran is also having a book signing at Just Fabulous in Palm Springs on Saturday, December 9.

And of course the book is available on the ubiquitous Amazon site.

Maxson Art will host Doran at the monthly Backstreet Art Walk on December 6 from 5pm – 8pm. For more information on Lynn Doran visit www.lynndoran.com.

For more information on Maxson Art visit maxonart.com.

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BY JANET McAFEE

Janet McAfee our Pet Place columnist is on vacation in Israel this week. She will resume her column next week. For this issue we will share the Grand Opening of a new Pet supply place.

EARTHWISE PET SUPPLY ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING “PET PARTY!”

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he community event on December 2 will feature thousands of dollars in giveaways, discounts, adoptions, pet portraits and more.

Pet lovers can pencil in an exciting event to kick off their holiday season, as EarthWise Pet Supply invites the community to a grand opening celebration on December 2, from 10 am to 4 pm.

One lucky pup owner will walk away from the party with 6 months of free dog food, provided by Zignature brands. And one cat owner will win the raffle prize of 6 months of food for their feline, provided by Fussie Cat. Thousands of dollars in additional raffle gift baskets and many other giveaways will be available.

Other fur-friendly attractions will include “pet portraitist” Roger Henry, who will be showing off some of his greatest works of art. (Or should we say, arf?) Humans can try the food and drinks on hand, while their pets snack on the free samples from several trusted vendors.

All in all, it’s an opportunity for a great day with your pet. And if you don’t have

MEET JAMES BOND Come meet this handsome "007" fellow at Petco Palm Desert. This 2-yr-old hero cat will greet you in a Tuxedo with "license to purr". Rescued by www.ForeverMeow.org, (760) 335-6767.

MEET OPHELIA This gorgeous 4-yr-old girl is a Huskie/Shepherd mix, 50 lbs of doggie love. Ophelia would like to be the only dog in your home. Rescued by www.lovingallanimals.

Call (760) 834-7000.

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is already a favorite among discerning pet owners. EarthWise offers natural pet food, supplies, on-site grooming, and state-ofthe-art self-wash stations, and carries a selection of all-natural, holistic products specifically tailored to local tastes. Featured brands include Nutrisouce, Nulo, Nature’s Variety, Fromm Four Star Nutritionals, and more.

Locals themselves, owners Mike McGaughey and his husband, Mike Squillacioti, are now thrilled to bring elevated pet nutrition, supplies, and grooming to the Coachella Valley. “The Coachella Valley has such passion for supporting animals,” McGaughey says. “We can’t wait to meet all of your pets!”

EarthWise Rancho Mirage is located at 40101 Monterey Ave., Ste. G, in Rancho

one, there will be an adoption booth, too!

The block party-style event will take place just outside their Rancho Mirage store on Monterey Ave. and Country Club Drive.

EarthWise Pet Supply has been serving the Coachella Valley since October 7, and

Mirage. Store hours are 9 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday; 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday; and 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday.

The mission of EarthWise Pet Supply is to better the lives of pets and their owners through proper education, exceptional customer service, all natural products, and green business practices. The Carmel Valley/ Torrey Highlands location of EarthWise Pet Supply opened in December 2013, and is a family owned, neighborhood natural pet food, supply, grooming and self-wash pet store. For more information, visit www.

EarthWisePet.com or call 858-449-4992.

Connect with EarthWise Pet Supply on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

EarthWise Pet Supply Grand Opening Event - December 2, 10 am to 4 pm 40101 Monterey Ave., Ste. G, Rancho Mirage

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THE VINO VOICE

BY RICK RIOZZA

VINTAGE PORTS OF CALL

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or toasts, aperitifs, comfort meals & desserts, the perfect holiday quaff is Vintage Port.

Most vino enthusiasts are still of the agreement that Port is one of the world’s greatest wines. Centered in its Duoro Valley, Portugal has been producing the stuff for over 3 centuries. It’s always been the classic dessert wine—yes, it’s certainly sweet, and, often sweet wines in general aren’t one’s cup of tea; Port, on the other hand, with all its complexities surrounding the sweetness, is always welcomed here.

Even though in the past 100 years or so its picked up a gravitas of pomp and stuffiness with traditional “British” mannerisms, the new Millennial wine fans don’t have as many preconceived notions about Port, so much more is possible—and they’re having fun drinking it when and where they wish, and, mixing it up big time with craft cocktails— such as the French Tonico—white Port and tonic water on ice with mint and citrus wedge.

Back in the mid-1980s, when both I and the new American vino community started to venture more into vintage wines, Vintage Port sales were also seeing an increase in sales. So much so that James Suckling, then of Wine Spectator Magazine, wrote an entire book in 1990 on it: Vintage Port—Ultimate Guide for Consumers, Collectors, and Investors.

The book is definitely dated but is still a good reference for the fabulous vintage Ports of the 20th Century. And that alone tells you that a great Port can age wonderfully; and, it’s a bona fide investment. I got caught up as well in the 80s wine investment fervor.

Besides Bordeaux and Napa Cabs, I was at the various wine auction houses filling my wine cellar (okay—apartment) with vintage wines that only seasoned wine snobs owned.

Great Port vintages were still available such as the ‘45, ’63, ’70, ’77, and the ’85, and if you had a case or two of them, the market was fast moving and easy profits were available. In the mid-80s, the stellar 1963 Port vintage—powerful and might, was finally losing its tannic punch and all of its silky

complexities were becoming spectacular.

Big famous port houses such as Taylor Fladgate, Dows, Grahams, and the like were already commandeering big auction prices of $1800 a case ($160 a bottle) with active bidding driving the prices even higher! For some reason, I played it cool and simply went for the ’63 vintage without the big name fanfare.

A case of Quarles Harris ’63 Port opened at only $100 a case! The wine snobs at the auction laughed it off. They hadn’t heard of Quarles Harris! (Neither had I) but I figured if 1963 was so great—how bad could this wine be. “Sold! at $100.” It was one of the best wine investments I’ve ever made—a little over $8 a bottle, selling at over $300 a bottle a few years later. When I had compared the Quarles to the Taylor Fladgate they were both the best one could imagine from worldclass Port featuring notes of black cherries, chocolate, cinnamon, coffee, dates, dried fruits, figs, flowers, licorice, nutmeg, plums, raspberries, smoke, spices, and violets!

Another fun Port story: When I was transferring a case of 1935 Ramos-Pinot Vintage Port from my chilled apartment to a real wine cellar, (did I mention I got the collector’s bug?), the bottles were contained in a typical cardboard box, as opposed to a wooden crate as one would have expected.

Anyway, unbeknownst to me, the box had become wet on the bottom. Unfortunately, when I was lifting the case from my Chevy truck, a bottle slipped through and broke right on the interior of the tail-gate.

Fortunately, the bottle broke clean and much of the wine fell into the large indentations of the Chevrolet lettering on the inside of the tailgate. Sure, there may have

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been a little dirt or sand in those dents—but I looked around me and said what the heck, this is a ’35 Port, and I started sucking out all the wine I could!

As with great Bordeaux, Vintage Port takes its time to come around in the bottle. All the tannic and bombastic fruit profile along with the sweetness seems to “come together” in a couple of decades or so. “When Vintage Port is young”, says Port winemakers, “it’s like 100 people shouting in a room. You can’t really identify the fruit components. But only when the wine ages, you can start to pick up individual voices.”

Thus goes the tradition, that upon the birth of a child, the parent would purchase the currently declared Vintage Port and put it away so to gift it to the young adult on their 21st birthday.

This year, my lovely daughter, Summer Anne, turned an eventful birthday. I gifted

my last bottle of 1977 Dow’s Vintage Port.

Although quite pleased and eager to enjoy the wine for the holidays, there was a slight chagrin at the remembrance of the years they both share.

At a Friday morning seminar at the 2017 New York Wine Experience, the 1977 Port was the subject of an extraordinary and special tasting and on hand was Rupert Symington from the Port Houses of Graham and Dow. “I actually remember the ‘77 vintage quite well,” said Symington. “I was a kid when this wine was made and allowed to go up to [Quinta do] Bomfim, where the Dow grapes were foot-trodded for crush. “I would call ‘77 one of the last of the really old-style Vintage Ports—farmers’ wines rather than négociant wines.

The Douro region is the most extraordinary hidden corner of Europe. It’s probably one of the driest regions in the world where grapes are still grown without irrigation. The roots of the stressed vines grow deep into the schist and granite soils, and the resulting fortified Ports have extraordinarily concentrated flavors.”

Next, we’ll discuss non-vintage ports ready to drink this season. Cheers!

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BY DENISE ORTUNO

DON’T MISS HOLIDAY DELIGHTS AT LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA

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ome people wiggle around and wait impatiently all year for the holidays to arrive. There’s a warm and cozy feeling all around with Thanksgiving, Christmas festivities and all the trimmings, and oh yeah….

La Casuelas Terraza’s Sweet Corn Tamales and Pomegranate Guacamole!

The original Las Casuelas in Palm Springs will soon be celebrating 60 years of bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to desert diners.

The Delgado family of restaurants started with a small café in 1958, only blocks away from Las Casuelas Terraza, which opened in 1979, and with 100 year old recipes from the family’s matriarch Mario Farjardo, they have been going strong ever since.

One of the recipes that have been satisfying crowds for years, is their Sweet Corn Tamales and Pomegranate Guacamole, which are offered during the November and December holiday season. When I sat down with Farjardo’s great grandson and Las Casuelas Terraza’s general manager Patrick Service, he explained how their delicious Sweet Corn Tamales coincide with the harvest of the specialty sweet corn grown locally in the Coachella Valley. It is a short term harvest as is the availability of the tamales.

The Sweet Corn Tamales and Pomegranate Guacamole pair nicely together. The tamales are absolutely fantastic, and although the sweetness of the corn is present, it is not too

sweet. Perhaps it is the other participating ingredients that teeter the tamale away from overt sweetness, with Monterey Jack cheese, pineapple, and poblano chiles….an excellent combination! The plated tamales are topped with a light mole style sauce, and come with the restaurants addictive refried beans and rice.

The Pomegranate Guacamole is not only fun to eat with the pop of the little red seeds swirled on a chip with velvety avocado, but it’s also aesthetically pleasing to look at. I mean really, red and green?.....very holiday-ish!

Needless to say, I was more than happy to be trying these holiday faves for my review.

As someone who loves tamales, these Sweet Corn Tamales were up there with the best tamales that I’ve ever had. Apparently, I’m not the only one who thinks so, as the demand for

these little masa bundles of loveliness sell fast during the short time that they are around, “We sell a lot of them by the dozen for holiday parties,” said Service.

Along with the not to be missed Sweet Corn Tamales and Pomegranate Guacamole, is their new West Coast IPA beer, Tio Pepe, crafted locally by Babes Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse.

The full-bodied brew is named after the restaurants beloved parrot and mascot, Tio Pepe. Tio Pepe was one of two parrots that graced Las Casuelas Terraza upon opening in the late 70’s. Tio Pepe, along with his mate, Tia Maria, were favorites of restaurant guests and staff, “He was our first maitre’d,” said

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Service. After Tia Maria passed away in the mid 80’s, broken hearted Tio Pepe followed soon after. The new beer is in memory of the charming mascots, and is described as being somewhere between the taste of an IPA and Negro Modelo. The beer compliments menu selections with ample meaty flavor profiles such as their carnitas.

There is so much to enjoy this holiday season in the Coachella Valley! To add to your enjoyment, make sure not to miss out on tasty seasonal Sweet Corn Tamales and Pomegranate Guacamole from Las Casuelas Terraza in Palm Springs…all washed down with some Tio Pepe IPA. Happy Holidays!

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SCREENERS

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BY ROBIN E. SIMMONS

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REAL HEROES WITHOUT CAPES NOW PLAYING: DARKEST HOUR

unstoppable NAZI invasion. With the allied army cornered – or trapped – on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe hangs in the balance and the leadership skills of the newly appointed British Prime Minister.

I loved the seeing Winston’s process of finding the necessary confidence to face the ultimate choice of negotiating with Hitler and saving the British people or rallying the nation (“blood, sweat and tears”) to fight against the overwhelming odds.

It’s said that God places some men in the right time and place to enact His will on earth. Certainly one can make an argument for Churchill being one of those special heroes.

This wonderful film makes real the four weeks in 1940 when a courageous hero rose who changed the course of world history. Don’t miss Oldman’s Oscar worthy turn as a real human being super hero who never donned a cape. This one has it all: great writing, acting, directing, score and cinematography. A special nod to Kazuhiro Tsuji’s extraordinary practical makeup (no CGI). Big recommendation.

Gary Oldman’s career-defining performance brings Winston Churchill to life during the early days of WWII when France was fractured and falling and Britain was facing a relentless and seemingly NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: ON WINGS OF EAGLES Based on a true story that chronicles the final years of China’s first gold medalist and one of Scotland’s greatest athletes, Eric Liddell. After winning Olympic gold in the 1924 Paris Olympics, Liddell (Joseph Feinnes) returns to China where he was born to missionary parents, to teach local school children.

In 1937, the Japanese invade China at the outset of WWII. Liddell and his friend XuNiu (Shawn Dou), a street-smart resistance fighter, recognize the increasing danger so Liddell sends his wife, Florence (Elizabeth Arends), and their two daughters to safety in Canada. Duty-bound, Liddell stays behind

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to minister to the civilian victims. Soon, Liddell and other foreign nationals are rounded up, taken as prisoners and placed in one of the many Japanese internment camps where they suffer and endure for two years.

This fine film reminded me of Angelina Jolie’s “BROKEN,” but I was more moved and engaged thanks to Feinnes’ deeply felt performance. Sometimes the hardest character to play, according to actor friends, is a good guy doing good.

Eric Liddell’s legacy of hope continues to this day where he is admired and widely regarded as a champion of life. Liddell was an exceptional man who believed in the innate goodness of the human race and never feared doing the right thing in the worst of times. Another all too rare cape-less superhero that deserves recognition. Sony Pictures Home Ent. DVD. Recommended.

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BOOK REVIEW

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BY HEIDI SIMMONS

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF HORROR -----------------------------------------------------

“THE ART OF HORROR MOVIES” EDITED BY STEPHEN JONES NONFICTION

----------------------------------------------------sk someone what his or her favorite movie is and it may take a moment for him or her to respond. Ask what the scariest film they ever saw, and the answer comes quickly. Somehow horror movies have a way of imprinting on the nervous system and make an impression that we just cannot shake.

Why we subject ourselves to big screen horror is a mystery to me. Catharsis, release, adrenaline, to face our fears or test our bravery, or just to get close to someone who will hide their head on your chest, horror movies have a place in our hearts that is not always easy to understand.

“The Art of Horror Movies: An Illustrated History” edited by Stephen Jones (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 256 pages) explores the evolution of the genre from the start of the cinematic industry.

This oversized, hardcover book features hundreds of glossy reproduced prints, movie posters, promo materials and original artwork from over fifty artists. Each picture includes a short but detailed description adding to the overall joy and discovery of films that still

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haunt today.

Stephen Jones, who has authored and edited more than 140 books, distills the history with the help of nine other writers and horror history buffs. Jones is a world expert on the subjects of horror fiction and film, and is the winner of multiple awards including the prestigious World Fantasy Award and Bram Stoker Award. Jones is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association.

The forward is written by filmmaker John Landis whose “American Werewolf in London” is a modern cult classic. Landis emphasizes the power of movie art. He emphasizes the importance of the image on the poster and how it must not only inform, but entice.

The book is broken down into decades starting with the silent film era and German Impressionism. It moves through the decades with clever chapter titles that help define the age.

Nearly every page has a display of related, fantastic images. The writing is concise and informative.

I found “The Art of Horror Movies” to be an unexpected and exciting surprise. This book does a wonderful job delivering not only the history of horror films and its art, but also the art of filmmaking and storytelling.

As the horror film decades move forward, the text and subtext reveal the zeitgeist at the time, a global history, the joy or suffering of

the world and the impact on filmgoers and their shared fears and desires.

This book made me wonder if culture, whatever the time period, is what shaped the movie genre. Are horror films a reflection of our collective reality?

At first glance, the title would seem to be only about the incredible artwork of horror films. But, that is not the case. Although the book is cover-to-cover amazing art, it is really about the history of horror films.

Seeing this book as an art collection alone is easy to do when even Landis’ forward only acknowledges the importance of the horror genre’s poster art.

Poster art aficionados may not completely appreciate the “fan” art that also adorns the pages. But, I found the artists, with the professional digital art, to be an important expression and tremendous edition to the unfolding history. The work proves how

impactful and lasting the horror genre is.

As I read through the years and art descriptions, most of all the movies that made a lasting impression on me were included, even television’s classic “The Night Stalker” and “Trilogy of Terror.”

I was disappointed to not find 1979’s “The Amityville Horror.” Every time I see a digital clock read 3:33, I get a flashback. Am I alone in this? I bet not.

The other thing missing in this book, for me, is an afterword from Jones. I wanted him to define the genre in today’s terms and deliver a summation on why horror films matter, and explain why they continue to be significant box office draws.

“The Art of Horror Movies” includes a terrific index (something I always appreciate in nonfiction books), and a complete list of all those who contributed along with a short biography, which is a great way to get more familiar with the artists and writers.

From Georges Méliès to Guillermo del Toro, this book provides an engaging way to appreciate and learn more about a persistent and important film genre.

The Coachella Valley is home to film buffs and filmmakers. The City of Palms Springs is and has been a refuge and playground for Hollywood industry talent since its very start.

Throughout “The Art of Horror Movies” there are many names who have made the valley their home or getaway. Perhaps the sunshine was a way to shake off the darkness.

SAFETY TIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

CHRISTMAS SAFETY - FROM THE OUTSIDE IN!

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he next best thing than Thanksgiving is the day after when we start preparing for Christmas. This week, we’ll start from the outside and work our way in.

One of the most common causes of holiday-time house fires results from these bulbs being too close to gutters filled with dried out leaves. Make sure that the strings of lights you are using outside have built-in fuses on the lines.

Check the actual plug. Make sure you are using lights designated for outdoor use only.

Use Christmas lights and electric equipment that has been tested and verified by a reliable testing laboratory. If you have a string of lights with a blown bulb, be sure to replace it with a bulb of the exact same wattage.

Never tap into your home’s feeder line to power your outdoor Christmas lights or hang decorations on the line. Avoid using nails, tacks or metal staples to secure your outdoor Christmas lights. Use insulated hooks. Be sure your lights are strung tightly to avoid damage from the wind.

Use only outdoor rated extension cords.

Connect no more than three strings of lights to a single extension cord. All plugs should be plugged into a GFCI protected outlet when used outside.

Watch for overhead wires when using a ladder. When climbing a ladder, use caution at all times, preferably having someone secure the ladder for you. Do not place the ladder in damp or muddy areas. Make sure you have a safe and solid foundation before climbing.

For additional Safety Tips visit: safety. blog.nfpa.org/2013/03/new-safety-tip-sheetoutdoor-electrical-safety.html Merry Christmas!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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MADDENING MEN

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he public disclosures of sexual misconduct by Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein have led to daily disclosures against a variety of men in power positions who have misused their positions for their own deviant wants and desires.

As a reminder, Harvey Weinstein has been accused of raping at least three women and harassing dozens of others. While Weinstein denies the rape accusations, he has publicly apologies for decades of inappropriate conduct. As a result of the allegations, Weinstein has been fired from the company that he founded and been expelled from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

In case you are uncertain as to what constitutes sexual harassment, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) states that it is any unwelcome sexual advance, request for a sexual favor and/or any physical or verbal action of a sexual nature. The EEOC reminds us that offensive remarks do not have to be sexual to be considered sexual harassment. As an example, derogatory remarks about women, to a woman, is also harassment.

Weinstein is not the only male in Hollywood who has abused his power positons:

Amazon Studios chief, Roy Price, resigned under duress after numerous allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct while heading up their studio. He has apologized for his behavior although this did not dissuade his fiancée, Lila Feinberg, from calling off their November wedding.

Actor Kevin Spacey has been accused of harassment and misconduct with at least one minor. Spacey has been fired from all projects that he was working on including “House of Cards”. The movie “All the Money in the World” is reshooting all scenes that Spacey appeared in yet somehow this film

is still set for release on December 22nd.

Through spokespersons, Spacey has stated that he is reflecting on his behavior and considering treatment options.

Louis C.K. Székely has admitted to lewd sexual acts in front of at least five women and apologized. As a result, every project that he was working on has been cancelled with most of his previous work pulled from the air.

Chris Savino, director and writer of numerous children’s television shows and movies has been accused of harassment by approximately 12 women. As a result, he has apologized for his actions and been fired from his current project, “The Loud House”.

Actor and comedian Andy Dick was also accused of sexual harassment and groping on a film that he was recently working on.

As a result, he was fired from the project.

Dick denies the groping but admits to kissing someone on the cheek and licking them. He did not apologize.

Not all misconduct happens in Hollywood. Looking at the media, Charlie Rose joins disgraced Fox newscasters like Bill O’Reilly, Eric Bolling and the late Roger Ailes as well as executives at MSNBC, Vox Media, ArtForum, CBS and E! with a variety of allegations related to inappropriate conduct. Michael Oreskes, head of the news department at National Public Radio

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and former editor of the New York Times resigned from his job after three women made allegations of sexual harassment.

Hamilton Fish, the President and publisher of the New Republic resigned from his post for the harassment of many women at work.

Let’s not forget business or politicians.

For example, Jeff Hoover, speaker of the house in Kentucky, has resigned from his leadership position following claims of harassment, including sexual text messages.

Hoover maintains that his behavior was consensual but has apologized if he misunderstood.

The simple takeaway is that sexual comments or behavior in the work place has no place. Non!. Don’t do it and tell those who are doing it to knock it off or they can become our local poster child like any of the offensive men mentioned in this article.

For more information, please visit www. eeoc.gov.

Haddon Libby is the founder and Managing Partner of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For a free review of your investment portfolio, call him at 760.449.6349 or email him at HLibby@ WinslowDrake.com.

DALE GRIBOW ON THE LAW

BEWARE OF POLICE CHECKPOINTS AND SATURATION PATROLS

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t’s the holiday season and time for law enforcement’s 5th Annual Maximum Enforcement Period and a larger police presence. Of course Christmas and New Year’s means parties and drinking.

Most readers do not realize the CV has more DUI FATALITIES...per capita, than anywhere else in California. Thus the Checkpoints and saturation patrols have to meet the proper lawful and constitutional protocols to succeed.

The idea behind a saturation patrol is that a large number of law enforcement officers will “make their presence known” by conducting stops, targeting inebriated, distracted, aggressive and speeding drivers, as well as those with seatbelt or cell phone violations.... the whole nine yards of traffic violations.

With a checkpoint, there is no need for an officer to have Probable Cause to stop you.

Normally an officer must have a reason to pull you over. At a sobriety checkpoint anybody can be stopped and requested to take a breath test and produce ID and license. However, this does not mean that if you have failed a breath test or a sobriety test at a checkpoint, all your rights have been compromised. There are procedures and guidelines that all officers at a checkpoint must follow for a DUI test to be held valid.

Because of the large number of people attending parties, dining out and driving,

the odds are in the favor of the police that a good percentage of the drivers will have had a drink. Once the officer has probable cause or a reason to stop the driver, then if they smell alcohol they can investigate further. If they see a bag of drugs or a gun on the seat, they can likewise look into the propriety of an arrest for those charges.

When stopped the impaired driver usually makes many mistakes. They are not aware, unless they read my weekly legal column, that the field sobriety and breath test at the scene are optional. Thus you do not have to take the walk the line, finger to nose, reciting the alphabet backwards and other so called sobriety tests. Likewise the breath test at the scene (unless you are on probation) is optional.

A driver stopped and offered DUI tests should be cooperative and politely say that their attorney is Dale Gribow and he has advised the driver not to talk without calling Gribow at 760-837-7500 for permission. They should explain that “they have been advised these Field Sobriety Tests and the breath test at the scene are optional. If that is correct Officer, then I elect not to take them. Then explain that you are happy to cooperate with law enforcement and take a blood test.”

To sum up, with a DUI stop the Officer asks the driver to exit the vehicle & asks questions.

Most drivers (and lawyers) don’t know the Breath Test and Field Sobriety Test (FST) at the scene are OPTIONAL. These tests can only hurt the driver’s case.

It is arguable that taking a Blood Test at the police station or hospital is preferable.

Many believe with the passage of time the reading will decrease by the time the blood is drawn......unless the driver just chugged a drink and the alcohol had not yet gotten into the blood system. The average driver is not aware that it takes about an hour for the alcohol to go into your blood stream and about an hour to come out.......but now YOU DO!

I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks and drives and gets arrested for a DUI. I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE Drunk Drivers for damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) clients.

DALE GRIBOW “TOP LAWYER” - Palm Springs Life 20112018 (DUI) “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine Nov ‘16 10.0 AVVO Perfect Peer Rating

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RAMS FOR REAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE BALL..

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f you jumped off the Rams bandwagon after their ugly 24-7 loss to the Vikings last week, now might be a good time to hop back onto it. L.A. snapped the Saints’ eight-game win streak Sunday with a 26-20 victory, a more-dominant-than-the-scoreimplies win that pushed the now 8-3 Rams back into the conversation as one of the NFC’s best teams.

Phillips’s defense came into this week’s matchup with the streaking Saints ranked fifth in defensive DVOA, surrendering just 18.6 points per game (seventh) on the year.

That group had made up for its middling run defense by being outstanding against the pass, allowing a 76.4 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks (fourth) while racking up 28 sacks (tied for 10th) and 12 interceptions (tied for fifth-most) against just 12 touchdown passes surrendered (tied for sixth-fewest).

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not named J.J. Watt. He’s simply unblockable.

But Donald can’t do it all alone, and the Rams have gotten plenty of production from his linemates, too. Phillips has utilized a heavy rotation of linemen up front: Robert Quinn (who grabbed one sack Sunday to push his season total to 3.5), Matt Longacre (4.0 sacks), Michael Brockers (3.0 sacks), and free agent pickup Connor Barwin (4.0 sacks) make opposing quarterbacks’ lives a living hell.

L.A.’s gotten quality play at every level.

Top cornerback Trumaine Johnson has yet to give up a touchdown and has notched two picks on 66 coverage targets, per Pro Football Focus, surrendering a passer rating of just 74.2 to opposing quarterbacks (22nd). Veteran linebacker Mark Barron is a difference-maker over the middle of the field, where he’s racked

up 77 tackles, a sack, three interceptions, and four pass breakups, and Alec Ogletree’s knack for big plays recently earned him a four-year, $42 million extension with the team, a vote of confidence in his ability as the defensive signal-caller in Phillips’s new scheme.

You don’t hear all that much about the Rams’ overhaul this year from a 4-3 to Phillips’s nominal 3-4 because Phillips and his staff have done an outstanding job of integrating a cadre of new players into the scheme while finding new spots for existing players to thrive. Phillips came to L.A. with a reputation for crafting his scheme around his players’ strengths, and because of his keen eye for talent and adaptability as a playcaller, the Rams (who fielded a solid defensive unit last season) have not only picked up his defense with little trouble, they’ve actually gotten better.

McVay’s offense (featuring Goff, Todd Gurley, Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, and Sammy Watkins) is likely to continue to headline the Rams’ surprising metamorphosis into an NFC power, but L.A. wouldn’t be sitting atop the NFC West right now if it weren’t for the team’s underappreciated improvement on defense, too.

ART WALK & WINE TASTING TO BENEFIT LOVING ALL ANIMALS

ike cheese and crackers, art and wine are a perfect couple. The Art Place, Palm Desert Design District, is excited to partner up with Craveyon CloudWines for a local event that benefits Loving All Animals. Craveyon CloudWines is a subscription base membership the gives its members a chance to vote on the wines they carry. Guests who are 21 and over can sip on complimentary samples of the various wines they distribute.

This season kick-off, Art Walk and Wine tasting will be a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts for someone on your list. Just as diverse as the wines being served, the galleries at The Art Place are very unique, each with their own personality. Guest can watch artists create one-of-a-kind sculptures at the Jake Dent Gallery or live glassblowing at McQuaid Glass. Browse for décor and meet designers at Desert Wolff Gallery, Fitzwell Interiors, McDonald Benedict Collections, and The Interior’s Designer.

You’ll find unique fine art and furniture at Nicholas Lawrence Design and the Nikko Gallery. If you need window coverings and fabrics, visit D & S Fabricators. There’s also fresh flowers at Palm Springs Flower Mart.

Why not explore a state-of-the-art photo and video production facility at Kaminsky Productions while you’re there?

This FREE event will take place on the

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off much of that success as the result of a fortuitous schedule: L.A. had posted dominant yet caveat-heavy performances against subpar quarterbacks like Scott Tolzien, Tom Savage, Eli Manning, Carson Palmer, Drew Stanton, and Blake Bortles before faltering last week against Case Keenum and the Vikings.

The Rams needed an impressive performance against a top-tier passer to prove that those numbers were no fluke, and they got it Sunday, when they sacked Brees three times (a Saints’ season high) while holding the New Orleans offense to just three of 13 on third down.

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has yet to receive the desired and well-deserved contract extension that precipitated his preseason holdout, but the three-time Pro Bowler remains the foundation upon which L.A.’s defense rests. Donald notched one sack, a pair of tackles for a loss, and a quarterback hit in the win; and while the fact he plays in the trenches hides it, he’s one of the best defensive players in the NFL. Donald is currently Pro Football Focus’s top-graded interior player, with 6.0 sacks and three forced fumbles on the year, and while that sack total doesn’t jump out, he’s racked up an incredible 62 total pressures so far, which outpaces all other defensive players—a feat virtually unheard of for an interior defensive lineman

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cats. For more info about the organization or to make a donation call 760.834.7000 or email them at: info@lovingallanimals.org.

The Art Place, Palm Desert Design District is located near the Hovley Ln Post Office at 41801 Corporate Way in Palm Desert. Make sure to “like” The Art Place on Facebook to stay up to date on other special events and exclusive offers. For more information about the event or The Art Place Palm Desert Design District call: (760) 880-3848 Written by: Craig Michaels Productions (760) 880-3848

first Wednesday of each month from 4pm to 7pm through April and benefit a different desert charity each month. The first Art Walk & Wine Tasting on December 6, will benefit Loving All Animals in Palm Desert.

In 2008, Desert Philanthropist Lindi Biggi started the non-profit organization from her home. Her passion for birds began

her affection for animals which eventually manifested into Loving All Animals. Today the organization is widely known for their work with dogs and cats. They recently opened a Loving All Animals Shoppe at 44850 San Pablo Ave in Palm Desert with all proceeds going towards the spay/neuter and veterinary bills for rescue dogs and

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of November 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I hope that everything doesn’t come too easily for you in the coming weeks.

I’m worried you will meet with no obstructions and face no challenges. And that wouldn’t be good. It might weaken your willpower and cause your puzzlesolving skills to atrophy. Let me add a small caveat, however. It’s also true that right about now you deserve a whoosh of slack. I’d love for you to be able to relax and enjoy your well-deserved rewards. But on the other hand, I know you will soon receive an opportunity to boost yourself up to an even higher level of excellence and accomplishment. I want to be sure that when it comes, you are at peak strength and alertness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You were born with the potential to give the world specific gifts -benefits and blessings that are unique to you. One of those gifts has been slow in developing. You’ve never been ready to confidently offer it in its fullness. In fact, if you have tried to bestow it in the past, it may have caused problems. But the good news is that in the coming months, this gift will finally be ripe.

You’ll know how to deal crisply with the interesting responsibilities it asks you to take on. Here’s your homework: Get clear about what this gift is and what you will have to do to offer it in its fullness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Happy Unbirthday, Gemini! You’re halfway between your last birthday and your next. That means you’re free to experiment with being different from who you have imagined yourself to be and who other people expect you to be.

Here are inspirational quotes to help you celebrate.

1. “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” - George Bernard Shaw. 2. “Like all weak men he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.” - W. Somerset Maugham. 3.

“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson. 4. “The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind.” - Friedrich Nietzsche.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I suggest that you take a piece of paper and write down a list of your biggest fears. Then call on the magical force within you that is bigger and smarter than your fears. Ask your deep sources of wisdom for the poised courage you need to keep those scary fantasies in their proper place.

And what is their proper place? Not as the masters of your destiny, not as controlling agents that prevent you from living lustily, but rather as helpful guides that keep you from taking foolish risks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In his book Life: The Odds, Gregory Baer says that the odds you will marry a millionaire are not good: 215-to-1. They’re 60,000to-1 that you’ll wed royalty and 88,000-to-1 that you’ll date a model. After analyzing your astrological omens for the coming months, I suspect your chances of achieving these feats will be even lower than usual. That’s because you’re far more likely to cultivate synergetic and symbiotic relationships with people who enrich your soul and stimulate your imagination, but don’t necessarily pump up your ego. Instead of models and millionaires, you’re likely to connect with practical idealists, energetic creators, and emotionally intelligent people who’ve done work to transmute their own darkness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What might you do to take better care of yourself in 2018, Virgo? According to my reading of the astrological omens, this will be a fertile meditation for you to keep revisiting.

Here’s a good place to start: Consider the possibility that you have a lot to learn about what makes your body operate at peak efficiency and what keeps your soul humming along with the sense that your life is interesting. Here’s another crucial task: Intensify your love for yourself. With that as a driving force, you’ll be led to discover the actions necessary to supercharge your health. P.S. Now is an ideal time to get this project underway.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here are themes I suggest you specialize in during the coming weeks.

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1. How to gossip in ways that don’t diminish and damage your social network, but rather foster and enhance it. 2. How to be in three places at once without committing the mistake of being nowhere at all. 3. How to express precisely what you mean without losing your attractive mysteriousness. 4.

How to be nosy and brash for fun and profit. 5. How to unite and harmonize the parts of yourself and your life that have been at odds with each other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I predict that in the coming months you won’t feel compulsions to set your adversaries’ hair on fire. You won’t fantasize about robbing banks to raise the funds you need, nor will you be tempted to worship the devil. And the news just gets better. I expect that the amount of self-sabotage you commit will be close to zero. The monsters under your bed will go on a long sabbatical.

Any lame excuses you have used in the past to justify bad behavior will melt away. And you’ll mostly avoid indulging in bouts of irrational and unwarranted anger. In conclusion, Scorpio, your life should be pretty evil-free for quite some time. What will you do with this prolonged outburst of grace? Use it wisely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “What is love?” asks philosopher Richard Smoley. “It’s come to have a greeting-card quality,” he mourns. “Half the time ‘loving’ someone is taken to mean nurturing a warmish feeling in the heart for them, which mysteriously evaporates the moment the person has some concrete need or irritates us.” One of your key assignments in the next ten months will be to purge any aspects of this shrunken and shriveled kind of love that may still be lurking in your beautiful soul.

You are primed to cultivate an unprecedented new embodiment of mature, robust love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You know that unfinished task you have half-avoided, allowing it to stagnate? Soon you’ll be able to summon the gritty determination required to complete it. I suspect you’ll also be able to carry out the glorious rebirth you’ve been shy about climaxing. To gather the energy you need, reframe your perspective so that you can feel gratitude for the failure or demise that has made your glorious rebirth necessary and inevitable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In an ideal world, your work and your character would speak for themselves. You’d receive exactly the amount of recognition and appreciation you deserve. You wouldn’t have to devote as much intelligence to selling yourself as you did to developing your skills in the first place. But now forget everything I just said.

During the next ten months, I predict that packaging and promoting yourself won’t be so #$@&%*! important. Your work and character WILL speak for themselves with more vigor and clarity than they have before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There used to be a booth at a Santa Cruz flea market called “Joseph Campbell’s Love Child.” It was named after the mythological scholar who wrote the book The Hero with a Thousand Faces. The booth’s proprietor sold items that spurred one’s “heroic journey,” like talismans made to order and herbs that stimulated courage and mini-books with personalized advice based on one’s horoscope. “Chaos-Tamers” were also for sale. They were magic spells designed to help people manage the messes that crop up in one’s everyday routine while pursuing a heroic quest.

Given the current astrological omens, Pisces, you would benefit from a place that sold items like these.

Since none exists, do the next best thing: Aggressively drum up all the help and inspiration you need. You can and should be well-supported as you follow your dreams on your hero’s journey.

Homework: What change have you prepared yourself to embrace? What lesson are you ripe to master? Write: FreeWillAstrology.com.

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

November 30 to December 6, 2017

MIND,BODY & SPIRIT

BY BRONWYN ISON

HOLIDAY STRESS

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t’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving has come and gone. We’re on the heels of Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year. I absolutely love the holiday season. As we know, all to well, stress can be a major factor for most people. Holiday parties, shopping, family visiting and traveling can place a lot of stress on us.

How can we decrease stress during the holidays? Here are a few tips on how to maintain a healthy mind and body…

Exercise. Do your best not to deviate from your regular exercise routine. If anything, it may be the best time to add an extra day. Yoga is a fabulous way to relax, unwind, stress less, breathe, and improve your overall health. Take brisk walks or go for a hike. Enjoying the outdoors is refreshing and can help your stress levels.

Plan accordingly. Remain organized especially this time of year. Nothing is worse than retracing your steps or doing something twice simply because you did not schedule yourself properly.

Don’t over commit. Commit to only the things you want to do. It’s no fun feeling pressured or not wanting to be in a certain

place simply because you were pressured.

Don’t spend more than what you can afford. If you’re charging up your credit cards with debt this can add stress in the future. Financial stress is a huge burden and can be avoided if you spend within your budget.

Commit to personal time. Taking a time out for you is essential. Be mindful that a healthier more present you will be better for everyone around you. If you do not take time for yourself you may feel overwhelmed leading to stress.

Avoid overeating and drinking.

Overeating will pack on the pounds and make you feel lousy. Drinking to much alcohol will dehydrate and make you feel lethargic. There is no reward in either one.

Be conservative with both your eating and drinking.

Begin to implement these strategies and your holiday season will be as relaxing as you allow it to be. Be mindful to enjoy your time as well. It’s easy to get caught up doing for others. Remember to do for you too.

Bronwyn Ison is owner of Evolve Yoga and www.bronwynison.com. 760-564(YOGA)

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CANNABIS CORNER

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BY PATTE PURCELL

EMERGENCY RECREATIONAL CANNABIS RULES

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t comes as no surprise to anyone that California is not ready to implement full recreational cannabis laws by January.

With the amount of interest by both potential dispensary, delivery service and grow operations in the upcoming market, California has (so far) come up with some time saving ‘emergency’ cannabis laws that will allow recreational cannabis to move forward from the first of the year. As rules and regulations were just published on Nov. 16, the state is making moves to allow those that want to ‘go by the book’ to get a head start on it with more relaxed rules for the first 6 months of 2018.

The state also has another issue to keep in mind when issuing new laws and taxes, the majority of cannabis growing (80% of it) is now done underground. Allowing these businesses to come into the light legally will take some wooing from the powers that be.

Similar legislation and taxes that were too high had an adverse effect in both Colorado and Washington, who were forced to lower their taxes.

There is no doubt that new tax revenues have glazed over the eyes of the state bureaucrats but whether they manage to turn an underground industry into a legal industry by making it easier to comply will determine in the long run whether they will be successful.

There are many new nuances in the differences between the medical and recreational markets. For instance the THC levels on recreational marijuana will be capped at 24% where medical licensees may have higher doses. According to G Pharma News: “Retail cannabis sales will begin on-time in California after regulators released an emergency rules package allowing operators a six-month transition period, and providing for grows much larger than the 1 acre proposed by the Department of Food & Agriculture. The rules prohibit combined cannabis and alcohol sales at shops, the word “candy” from being used in branding, and drones and bicycles from being used in customer deliveries.

Adults 21-and-older will be allowed to buy 28.5 grams of flower, eight grams of concentrate, and six immature plants per visit, while medical patients will be allowed eight

ounces of flower or as much as recommended by their physician. Edibles can only contain 100 milligrams of THC per 10-serving package; while tinctures and lotions for the recreational market can contain up to 1,000 milligrams and medical tinctures and lotions can contain up to 2,000.”

In 2018 there will be 28 categories of business licenses available. California is poised to become a super power in the cannabis industry. This could be the small business entrepreneurial boom that California is lacking, unless they kill the golden goose.

Existing business licensed dispensaries need only prove that they have the local license for them to receive a conditional 120 day ‘recreational’ license (after verification with local authorities.) Riverside County, which has been ‘anti marijuana’ as a county has introduced.

Under the new regulatory scheme, cannabis products will need to be tested to measure the following: cannabinoids (THC, CBD, and others), foreign material, heavy metals, microbial impurities, mycotoxins, moisture content and water activity, residual pesticides, residual solvents and processing chemicals, and terpenoids.

Edibles are also to be tested to make sure that concentrations of THC and CBD are spread evenly across the servings in a product package.

If the results of the test meet state standards, the products can be sold. If they fail, the products can be “additionally processed for remediation” and tested again. This can be done twice—if a product fails after being remediated twice, the entire batch is to be destroyed.

Recent testing of current dispensary products 70% of them failed to meet the new stringent standards. This will prove both a challenge and an opportunity to cannabis growers to deliver a better product. Those that grow organically will find a larger market for their efforts.

2018 will bring an abundance of new opportunities for Californians to increase their income and enjoy a healthier alternative to alcohol. Enjoy!

Patte Purcell - Muze Muzic pattepurcell@yahoo.com 1-702-219-6777

LIFE & CAREER COACH

BY SUNNY SIMON

MAY I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE

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y friend Wendy called this morning in a breathless tizzy. She is hosting a holiday dinner for 17 and asked if I could talk her off the ledge. Surprised, I reminded her that she loves entertaining and never lets pre-party jitters get the better of her. Wendy admitted she usually relishes every detail of preparation, but during this season, when her calendar is jam packed with events and her to-do list overflowing, she was ready to toss in the towel and serve her guests take-out.

So goes the story for many of us. The tendency to over commit then panic wondering how to get it all done is a common dilemma.

There are several remedies to the holiday frenzy, beginning with learning to decline some invites to every cookie-exchange, gift swap, open house and cocktail party that comes along.

I know, declining an invite means missing out on all the fun. The alternative strategy is ‘tis the season to be organized. That’s right.

The only way to manage the daily demands of taking care of business and still have time to enjoy holiday fun and festivities is by focusing and planning.

I’m no efficiency guru so I turned to a productivity coach for help. Effectiveness expert, Maura Thomas, advises time management is dead. Thomas says the skill we

should be honing is attention management.

You can benefit from watching her TEDx Talk, entitled, “Control Your Attention, Control Your Life!” in which she makes a very simple, but profound statement. “How you spend your time, is only relevant to the extent of how you also devote your attention.” Now, let me put it in my words. Stop believing you can multi-task!

Managing your calendar activities is accomplished by focusing on a singular task.

That’s where the magic lies. Getting back to Wendy’s situation, she admitted spending time in her kitchen fussing over the food preparation while zipping back and forth to her office wrapping packages and putting finishing touches on a report due on her manager’s desk later that day. Note, the time wasted was not only in the to and fro, whenever she diverted her attention to another task, she had to refocus.

This holiday season practice attention management. Devote your precious time to one task and resist the temptation to start another activity until the first is completed. Improving your ability to manage your attention helps diminish your stress level and frees up time to enjoy the season.

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching and the author of the blog www.lifeonthesunnyside.net

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