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Contents

Jimi Fitz...........................................3 AMFM Festival Experience............5 AMFM Fest Awards........................6 Public Personalities.......................9 Steel Magnolias.............................9 Club Crawler Review-Schmidy’s.10 Summer Roundup.......................11 Consider This................................12 Valley Rhythms............................13 Pet Place.......................................14 The Vino Voice..............................15 Club Crawler Nightlife.................16 The Pampered Palate..................18 Screeners......................................20 Book Review.................................21 Haddon Libby..............................23 Gamer Girl....................................23 Dale Gribow.................................24 Real Estate....................................24 Safety Tips....................................25 ShareKitchen................................25 Classifieds....................................26 Free Will Astrology......................26 Life & Career Coach......................27 Mind, Body & Spirit.....................27 Road Trippin’................................28 Health...........................................28 Comics - Weiss Cracks..................30

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ou can hear Jimi ‘Fitz’ Fitzgerald on his radio show ‘Fitz In the Morning’ every weekday from 7 to 10 a.m. on 102.3 KJJZ. With his new album Jimi Fitz you’ll hear that distinctive voice plus a lot more. Fitz has a complete career in the music and entertainment industry that has granted him the ability to garner great success as a producer, concert promoter, director, talent agent, radio & television personality, host, artist, performer and songwriter. As a man taking on these many roles he is considered by many to be the ‘administrator of the arts’. Fitz relishes in his duties, “The job allows me to call my own shots, program the music on my show, run my own deals and create a Smooth Jazz franchise based on what I already know.” He has been a pillar of the music and charitable communities since he established himself in the Coachella Valley.

As a performer, Fitz has shared bills with such diverse musical artists ranging from The Ramones to Johnny Cash. He’s had two popular MTV music videos and a #2 record in Italy.

Fitz has presented shows at the Ritz Carlton Rancho Mirage, La Quinta Resort, Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Las Palmas Resort, JW Marriot, Riviera Resort in Palm Springs, Hotel Zoso, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and has had a partnership for 15

years with the Gardens on El Paseo raising almost $1 million in that time for local charities.

Fitz has been heavily influenced by music since a very young age. He has mentioned in previous interviews that music is his life.

This life of music has risen to crescendo in the release of his new album ‘Jimi Fitz’.

Jimi Fitz the Album “The whole project was born here in the Coachella Valley in Thermal at Ronnie King’s Chateau Relaxo Studios. Ronnie and I met through his brother and local music legend John Stanley King. Ronnie is an amazing engineer and co-producer,” Fitz explains. “We decided that we would do a real organic, real authentic true to my voice album that we would write material that would be our outlook on the world combined with influences with my varied musical past along with an homage to my radio personality career. The last year and a half has been such a pleasure and the most fun I’ve ever had making an album. I’ve had the blessing of being able to make several in my life. This was the most personal and honest statement I believe I’ve been able to present.”

He produced the album with Ronnie King (The Offspring, Tupac Shakur, Mariah Carey) and Lewis Richards (The Dirty Heads, Sublime, Sting, Mary J. Blige).

A unique group of musicians participated in the development of ‘Jimi Fitz’. Patrick Bostrom (Throw Rag) on guitar, Francis Cronin (Throw Rag) on bass, Ronnie King on keyboards and Steven Monroe (Throw Rag) on drums. Fitz is grateful for the contrasting backgrounds of his band. “I’m very comfortable around edgy musicians I’ve worked with them off and on my entire career. It was a great asset to the type of material that we had put together in trying to tell stories and paint pictures. To have that edge and attitude with guys who are so musical. Patrick is such a great guitarist

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he resounding echo of the all creative forces brought together under one roof by the first annual AMFM Festival was “Inspirational!” It is no small feat to inspire those, whose daily work is to be inspirational, but Rich Henrich and Robert Galarza, artists in their own right, along with an incredible collection of superheroes they called volunteers, made it happen. The festival, which included an awards ceremony that brought tears to nearly every eye, and catapulted all in attendance to their feet (including the beloved Ed Asner) left no one untouched, unchanged or unchallenged.

The event commenced with an outreach by the festival’s headlining band, Miracle Dolls, at the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City. After all, don’t all the big events that come into town kick off their big show by sitting down in a circle, holding hands with the community’s children, encouraging them to speak of their dreams and aspirations? And don’t they all provide them with a private concert, a pizza party and then leave them with guitars and tools to make their dreams come true? They don’t? Well, AMFM did. The moment moved both AMFM and Club staffers to tears and perhaps planted the life changing seeds of creativity in the young hearts and minds in attendance.

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The 2013 AMFM Festival: An Experience of a Lifetime

days of film screenings in four different theaters, parties and poetry readings “and more”, it was impossible to keep up with it all. Stars that have left a significant creative footprint were in attendance, ever so gracious and personal. It was networking in its most beautiful form, creating alignments that are sure to ignite powerful artistic collaborations in the future.

Kimberly Zsebe, Los Angeles based artist/photographer: “AMFM Fest was far more than a romp in the desert. It was a catalyst for change. The films and artists were chosen for their ability to change the world. To expose what is hidden and to call to action those who have the will to make the world a better place. Rich Henrich said he brought us all together because we had to meet. I will always be grateful for his and everyone who volunteered their time’s sacrifices to make it happen.”

Elizabeth Christopher Artist/poet/ photographer: “AMFM Fest was a gathering of diverse creative hearts and minds, who share the desire to promote positive change in the world...what a powerful and moving experience it was for me! Thank you Rich and Robert for your vision! Thank you everyone who helped make AMFM FEST a reality!”

“The Second Cooler” was screened by first time film maker, Ellin Jimmerson, writer/director/producer. The Film for Change awards winner said, “I would go back to the AMFM Fest in a heartbeat!

It was fun, exciting, and a great way to network. Sure we got to meet David Zayas, Viggo Mortensen, and Ed Asner. But more important, we got to be with other artists who, like festival organizers Rich Henrich and Robert Galarza, believe artists can be a force for good in the world. The sense of collegiality among the artists was the best I’ve experienced in any festival. Well done, guys! Keep it up!”

Director Christian Sesma and iconic film star, Jason Mewes, surprised fans at Tramps in Stereo’s performance, by stealthily meandering through the audience handing out flyers. The looks on the faces

in the crowd were priceless as they slowly realized who was nonchalantly standing next to them striking up conversation. Front man Jesse Vasquez called Jason on stage stating, “It’s not fair if everyone else gets an autograph and we don’t”. Then, like the Pied Piper, Jason led a flock of attendees from outside the theater to the screening of his new digital series, “Vigilante Diaries” which received thunderous shouting and applause despite the fact that it was a midnight showing. Local director/producer/ screenwriter, Christian Sesma stated, “The ability to showcase my new series in front of a hometown crowd with Jason Mewes was a blast. But being a part of Rich and Rob’s vision to bring the arts and that spirit of passion was what it was all about. AMFM was a success no matter what.”

In an awards ceremony that summed up the mission and purpose of the event, cofounders of the festival eloquently spoke from the heart: “Your creativity, when it connects, is electrifying; it’s magnetic” shared Rich Henrich from the theater stage. “It’s what the arts are all about. We’re very fortunate to be here in Cathedral City, to have a mayor and a city council that recognizes the importance of the arts, the way they have for the AMFM Festival. Through the arts we can make change. We can inspire people; we can create all sorts of possibilities that never even existed. Solve problems; lift people’s spirits. We can engage each other; support each other. That only happens with a community of artists. I want to applaud all of you for being part of AMFM in our first year, and for being patient, because it’s been hard.” Then, finally breaking from the emotion of gratitude, Rich said in a heartfelt somewhat broken voice, “None of this would be possible at all without the endless hours of our staff.” The entire theater stood and the applause thundered. “We can’t thank you enough. We know what you went through; what we put you through. We are so humbled by what you gave to us; to this community... it means everything for us.”

Robert Galarza, co-founder shared from his own heart. “The one thing that all of us face every day as creators is our own fears and our own demons. There’s something about that vulnerability that we all feel

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when you’re looking at that blank canvas or that blank sheet of paper. There’s not one person in this room that hasn’t felt that fear and been overcome by it. The reason we’re here, is we are celebrating overcoming that fear. We’re celebrating each of you who created something; breaking past that moment of sheer terror when you’re putting yourself out there and becoming vulnerable with your creation. This festival for Rich and me was our blank canvas this time around.

The vision we had was to create a space that people could come together and celebrate and share and create; a positive place where people could then walk away and see how art can move mountains, can change societies, and create revolution.”

“This has not been easy. But then it never is. I think that sometimes we forget that when we take these risks, when we overcome these fears, we continue to inspire those that are younger and newer than us.

That is what makes the world a better place.

When we get caught up in the system and take the easy route, we’re all going down stream. But we’ve got to be the pioneers that go upstream. We fight against the current that runs EVERY DAY. Every morning it’s there staring you in the face...this is for all of you.” Then he closed with, “Art is art - film maker, singer/song writer, poet... who cares. Let’s just be kids. Let’s just grab that box of crayons and go out and play.”

Already looking toward next years event, AMFM Festival founder Rich Henrich says, “The seed has been planted. Help us water it and watch it grow. See what these artists will bring to bloom in 2014.”

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n an emotionally inspiring and moving ceremony that filled the Buddy Rogers Theater inside the Mary Pickford with artists of all genres and expressions, the first annual AMFM Festival honored the best of the best. Awards given in film, music, photography and poetry were all given in reflection of the inspirational and creative footprint left behind by the late Dennis Hopper, the ultimate of which was presented to Viggo Mortenson.

Festival organizers, Rich Henrich and Rob Galarza of Film 4 Change gave awards in several categories from among the 108 total entries in the festival: Best Film: Gary King’s film “HOW TO WRITE A JOE SCHERMANN SONG” joeschermannsong.com Best Documentary Award: “AMERICAN ROAD” directed by Kurt Jacobsen and Warren Leming. The film, which “delves into the artistic, musical and literary resonances of the mystique of the road – and especially of veering off the beaten track - in American lore,” made its world premiere at the festival. Accepting the award was Ed Asner who narrated parts of the film. In his iconic voice he said, “I am truly honored they chose it, particularly because it’s in a festival Viggo won an award in, and I am a great admirer of his. As for AMERICAN ROAD, take a lesson from it. It is a beautiful piece of work.” americanroad.jigsy.com Best Feature: Slamdance Award winner, “JOY DE V”, by Nadia Szold. www.joydevmovie.com Best Short: Jason Guy McLagan’s “ELEGY FOR EDEN”, which also screened at Slamdance. “As the Darkness comes for ‘Atom’ (the creature who lives inside and operates the pixel), his perception of the natural world, obscured through the computational lens of the screen, refocuses, and he begins to experience life outside his binary cell.

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Best Music Video: “LONELEY”, by Alethea Root for the artist Azhia. She said, “I really won an award? Thanks y’all, it was locally produced and shot here in the desert.”

Best Director: Tony Glazer, director of JUNCTION, which also world premiered at the Festival. He said, “Thanks for the honor of this award and for having the film in this festival; this is everything indie filmmakers want to be a part of. They say it takes a village. Well, it takes a small nation army to make a film and I am indebted to them—the actors, the crew, and even the financiers.

This film would not be what it is without their involvement.”

Best Short Documentary: “WE WIN OR WE DIE” by Matthew Millan. He remarked, “Thanks for having us. Thanks to the Libyan people and to my own stupidity for going there. People are still suffering there in Benghazi and that’s what this is all about.” www.wewinorwedie.com

Special Jury Award: Presented to Joseph Laraja’s comedy about a Northeastern seafood cook-off, “THE GOLDEN SCALLOP”.

Laraja said, “This is a complete thrill all the way around—everyone has been lovely and it’s a tremendous honor.”

The Wally Award: “PLAIN WHITE TEE”. Director/ Producer Devin Dolan said, “What a great learning experience. A good experience our first festival. Thanks to our actors and crew and friends and family.” www.facebook.com/PlaneWhiteTee Film 4 Change Humanitarian Award: went to Ellin Jimmerson for her immigrations documentary THE SECOND COOLER. “I am so excited I want to cry. Thanks to the festival for including me. Thanks to Tyler Snyder (her web designer) for encouraging me.” Jimmerson had shared that she didn’t have any expectations for an award. “I thought I’d make a little DVD and hand it out on street corners.” She continued in her acceptance speech, “I hope this film can give a lot of people so much hope - people who are waiting to make that crossing, people who have been deported, and hope to those that have had to follow their deported loved ones into exile.” thesecondcooler.com.

by Lisa Morgan Unofficially, the Festival presented a “Best No-Show to His Own Poetry Reading” to actor Michael Madsen—who was of course unavailable to receive it.

His scheduled reading at the Ace Hotel Saturday night didn’t deter the audience, who rose up and turned the evening into an impromptu poetry slam, reading their own work as well as Madsen’s and other poets’. Amazingly, about half the audience had their own material handy, including JUNCTION’s Neil Bledsoe, and director Alex Kleinert, who read a poem about wild horses based on his Festival film WILD HORSES AND RENEGADES. The reading ended up going over its allotted time slot, but such was the energy and spirit throughout the event.

Johnny Dowers, FX’s The Bridge star, presented two awards. First was the Cinephile Award, given to the individual who went to the most events, who volunteered, assisted and who generally “helped make it happen.” This award went to David Gardener. He received a Trader Joes bag full of inidentifiable items. He joyously exclaimed, “I Got Swag!” Followed by, “I have no idea what I am doing up here but I am happy about it.”

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he can be so edgy and yet he can be so melodic and create sounds that I’ve never heard before. He’s such a creative spirit.

To have Patrick playing with Francis and Steven who he plays with in Throw Rag to have a rhythm section that playas together all the time and rehearses all the time who have toured around the world together as experienced pros as they are to have them focusing and being part of the Jimi Fitz band was a great asset and made me very comfortable and really brought something unique to the project and to the recording process”. Additional musicians on the album are Lewis Richards on bass and guitar, Jennifer Argenti on violin, Arianna Harville on background vocals and John Stanley King on guitar. Fitz co-wrote all of the songs with the exception of the one cover song “Time Has Come Today” by The Chambers Brothers. It was used as the first single for its familiarity as well as to be offered as a free download at JimiFitz.com. “People like to lock in sometimes on a new sound with a song they’re familiar with. The song reflected very turbulent times in the late 60’s during the Vietnam War. It was a very strong statement that they were making about the turbulent times. We certainly know we’re living in turbulent times these days, so it’s fitting”.

Fitz’ wife and partner Wendy ‘WJ Renee’ wrote lyrics and collaborated on multiple songs on the album. “Without her support this album could not have been what we ended up with.” Additional co-writers include; Pete Cummings, a long time collaborator and producer of Fitz’ ‘Audio/ Video’ album, Ronnie King, Wilson Gil and Jimi Fitz guitarist Patrick Bostrom.

WJ Renee In working closely with his wife, Fitz states “This is the first album that we’ve collaborated as closely on. She was able to help me sound my best and be able to express the intent fully of the songs we had written. For us in our process, we’re together often and very conversational with each other. We’re discussing and debating topics of the day, things that happen to each of us collectively or individually often times that will spur an idea for a song which happened throughout this album. Several songs were inspired by an incident good or

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com not so good.” According to Fitz, WJ Renee has performed as an artist in her own right.

“She has sung with me in many clubs in New York City and in Nashville.” Currently, WJ Renee is content in supporting the Fitz album and his multiple endeavors. “She prefers to be the brains behind the brawn.

Even if she wasn’t my wife, I love working with her would still want her in the stable constantly as a co-writer on her on merit and own creativity.”

Johnny Cash Comparisons During the recording process Fitz was visited by many a musician in the studio who would allude to his sound as “channeling Johnny Cash”. Fitz politely contends this with respect, “In no way shape or form did I try to channel Johnny Cash. Everyone needs to compare music to something as a point of reference. It’s just natural when you hear a new sound or an artist that you’re not familiar with for the first time. If it rings true, my attitude is, if you like it, that’s great and if it reminds you of someone you admire and have liked their music, especially being mentioned in that company, obviously I’m humbled and thrilled and honored with that compliment. It wasn’t intentional.”

Others have also mentioned that its Johnny Cash meets the Rolling Stones. Interestingly enough, Fitz has interacted with Johnny Cash in the past. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Johnny Cash not just on a musical basis, same line-up as him, but also as a promoter. I got to present Johnny Cash and got a chance to meet with him.

I spent some time with him very early on in my radio career. He imparted some interesting and very powerful thoughts and ideas opinions to me that really stuck and inspired me throughout my musical career.”

Fitz Jazz Cafe Fitz has been involved in Fitz’ Jazz Café at The McCallum Theatre for the last 15 years.

“I always like to introduce new talent at the McCallum.” The series this year includes established artists Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, John Pizzarelli, Roberta Flack, Steve Tyrell and Morgan James.

Prior artists Fitz has co-produced with the McCallum Theatre have included Diana Krall, George Benson, Natalie Cole, as well rock and pop acts like Earth Wind and Fire, Queen Latifah, Hall and Oates and Steve Winwood. Trumpeter Chris Botti, who first played 14 years ago, returns every year to perform. “Chris and I became friends when I was at Sony in New York.”

Mitch Gershenfeld is the president and CEO of the McCallum Theatre. Fitz has described a great working relationship with him. “We get along. We agree most of the time. I’ll find out about up and coming artists in my travels in order to build an act and build an audience. We have a good collaborative process between Mitch and myself. We always have our feelers out.

Several years ago we presented Michael Buble once before he became an arena act.

It’s not an easy job booking the season.”

Continuance Fitz has made it clear that local live performances, both local and nationwide are in the works. “We’re rehearsing this

summer. We hope to do some gigs maybe late summer and early fall. We can’t wait to play the desert and unveil this great live band. We’ve had talks about what an honor it would be to play the McCallum Theatre.

We might do a couple of smaller gigs before.

The focus now is to spread the word about the music. We’re already writing for the next album.”

Fitz has not lost his passion for music.

You can hear it in his voice. “You ride the wave but you ask any artist who’s been in the limelight. The spotlight comes and the

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spotlight goes. The name of the game is how do you continue on as a musician with a love of music? How do you carry on for the right reasons and not get caught up in that particular moment in time?” Fitz is carrying on for all the right reasons.

Learn more about Jimi Fitz by listening to our full interview on ‘21 Exits - The Podcast’ available through iTunes.

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Jimi Fitz: Jimi Fitz

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he new album by veteran musician Jimi Fitz swings with a smoothness and also rocks with a groove that is welcome and refreshing. Fitz has been in the music business for several years behind the mic both as a radio DJ and as a player making his music.

Crafted with the assistance of several song writing collaborators - including his wife WJ Rene and Pete Cummings, Ronnie King, Wilson Gil and Jimi Fitz Guitarist Patrick Bostrom (Throw Rag) - his music is a blend of dirty, bluesy rock, coupled with a hard, old country vibe. It has been described as a blend of The Rolling Stones and Johnny Cash - an assessment that is pretty accurate.

What really defines the sound is his voice.

It certainly evokes Mr. Cash, with its raw, deep delivery, more spoken than sung. It is commanding and haunting at the same time. It is easy to hear how his career has flourished in radio broadcasting.

Opening with a quick burst of medium paced rock and roll on “Go On”, Fitz challenges you to make the most of every moment and let your passion keep you alive. Followed by “Don’t Go Wasting My Champagne”, which can easily be compared to the before mention Stones and also reminds one of The Black Crowes, Fitz continues to speak on the theme of enjoying every last drop of what life has to offer.

He describes his lyrics as honest “observations on the world today.” This is

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evident on “American Dream” which is a poignant rumination reminding the listener that despite the current state of things, he still believes that the meaning behind those two words still lives on. “Song For Dad” is a stand out track different from the rest of the album. With piano as the backbone, and the sound of strings providing depth, it is a sad, moving and beautiful song written as a salute to his father. It could be the song for every Father’s Day commercial for the rest of time.

Produced with the aid of the valley’s own Ronnie King (The Offspring, Tupac Shakur, Mariah Carey) and Lewis Richards (The Dirty Heads, Sublime, Sting, Mary J. Blige) the album is crisp and soulful, with a tasteful blend of all the instruments. Bursts of guitar and organ highlight the music in all the right places, without overpowering the songs themselves. An impressive list of musicians performed with Fitz on the record including Patrick Bostrom - guitarist, Francis Cronin bass, Ronnie King – keyboards and Steven Monroe – Drums. Additional credits go to Lewis Richards - bass and guitar, Jennifer Argenti – violin and Arianna Harville – backup vocal. John Stanley King contributed guitar to the cover of The Chamber Brothers’ “Time Has Come Today”.

Worth your time, this record can turn into a listening pleasure. To hear the music and get more info go to jimifitz.com.

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as any of his cameras, words, or colors. The joke was always on him, always on all of us, he constantly seemed to be saying and celebrating. To be a serious artist, you’ve got to be able to take a joke, to look for one, to be one. There is a lot to be worried about in the world these days, as there always has been and always will be, but everything is possible when you can laugh in life, laugh at and for yourself and everyone else.”

Mortensen closed his acceptance speech to the audiences’ pin-drop silence, as they hung on every word of what was to be the events most powerful reading: “A

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couple of months before Dennis died; he was recognized with a star on Hollywood Boulevard. On that occasion, I tried to honor the fearlessness and honesty that he inspired in others by reading a short poem

by William Stafford, a very wise writer from Dennis’ native Kansas. I offer it to you, and to Dennis, again now: ‘There is a country to cross you will find in the corner of your eye, in the quick slip of your foot–air far down, a snap that might have caught.

And maybe for you, for me, a high, passing voice that finds its way by being’

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Mexico, he often managed to share his moments of creativity, and of wild excess, with friends and strangers alike. I think it is safe to say that he was socially active by nature, always curious about people, about the way they think and create. He was never too far from the life of the party.

However, he always emphasized, even at the end of his life, that to be an engaged and conscious artist is to be essentially alone. To express honestly what they see, hear, and feel artists have to seek out their particular individuality, regardless of what others may think of them or their work.”

“Artists need to come to terms with their personal fear of death and the other mysteries that we all eventually face,” he continued. “That doesn’t mean that any of us have to go around brooding and cursing our fate. On the contrary; the absurd side of being alive, for however long and for whatever reason we are, can be the source of joy if we allow it to be. Fear and the absurdity of being afraid of what cannot be understood was part of Dennis’ everyday life and, in some way, of all his conversations and observations that I was witness to. His regular fits of in-your-face cackling and unrestrained laughter were as important as weapons against darkness and loneliness

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iggo was last seen being pulled over in Riverside. Rumor has it he was quickly taken in for questioning due to the bomb like object sitting on his passenger seat.

Border Patrol was promptly called do the foreign passport he was carrying.

It is believed his lawyer had to leave a father’s day dinner and had the artist out by 2AM. Word of caution: Art is dangerous, especially when it reflects the late great Dennis Hopper.

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Film 4 Change Photographer of the Year Award: Craig Semetko. Henrich said of Semetko, “His work captures moments in the American spirit. Wherever he goes in the world, his lens follows it and captures it.” Semetko in turn thanked the organizers and encouraged all in attendance, “Be true to yourself and remember that kernel of passion that started you on your path to creativity. Keep that thing that fed your soul to begin with. Be authentic.”

Dennis Lee Hopper Award: Viggo Mortensen, the fourth artist to receive the Film 4 Change award that embraces the spirit of Hopper and the Festival’s motto: “Hip, Cool, Funny, Strange, Social Change” “We are a community of artists committed to having pride in what we do, and dedicated to making our country great through artistic and creative innovation,” Henrich said.

Viggo, who admitted being more nervous from this presentation than he would be for the Nobel Peace Prize, accepted it humbly, graciously and eloquently. He spoke of his longtime friend. “Dennis Hopper is not generally considered to have been a recluse or a hermit. Even during his periods of selfimposed isolation and heavy substance abuse some four decades ago in Taos, New

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ou gotta love a guy who can laugh at his former reputation as a selfabsorbed player, and is thankful that while in that condition he managed not to totally screw up anyone else’s life along the way.

“If I had gotten married or had a kid when I was in my 20s, I would be divorced and who knows where the kid would be,” says KMIR’s evening news anchor Gino LaMont. “I certainly wouldn’t be married to my wife if she’d met me back then.”

Now 52, LaMont has been a fixture on Coachella Valley newscasts for most of the past two decades. But it took the Orange County native a while to decide what he wanted to do with his life.

Today LaMont is a respected member of the Coachella Valley’s news community, anchoring the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. news shows.

He spends his time before coming to the studio at 3 p.m. making breakfast for his kids, Parker, 8 and Hudson, 1, taking care of Hudson until heading to the studio at 3 p.m., grocery shopping, doing laundry and cooking for his family.

“My wife (Sandra) works as the manager of a gym and she takes care of getting my daughter Parker, 8, from school. There’s no way it can work if we don’t split it,” he says of the shared work load. “I’m afraid of her.

No, really, I am,” he adds with a deep smile.

LaMont’s life might not have ended up the way it has if he hadn’t called former KMIR (and now KESQ) news anchor Karen Divine in 1994, asking about a job in local television. On his third go ‘round living in the valley, “I was 32 and told her ‘I think I want to try this television thing’.”

He’d used his college years to see the country, attending schools from UCLA to North Dakota. “I loved learning, I loved going to school,” he recalled. “I just never finished. Working at restaurants and bars I walked out every night with a pocketful of money at 10 p.m., and got to go have fun.”

Divine offered him an internship in the newsroom where he started pulling copy before moving up to floor director then to photographer and eventually to “being a one-man band, shooting the stories and doing the voice over, but not being on camera,” he says.

When the weekend weather spot opened up, LaMont initially turned it down.

“My girlfriend told me I was an idiot,” he says. “There were thousands of people

sending out tapes who would have jumped at the position. So I called back and took the job.”

Never having been on television, “I was so nervous I was walking circles around the building at 10 a.m.,” he says. And he was in makeup by 2 in the afternoon. “By the time I went on-air at 6, I’d either sweated or wiped all the makeup off and I was dripping in sweat.”

LaMont has spent most of his career at KMIR, although his contract wasn’t renewed in 2003. “That was hard,” he recalls. “No one was calling, except Casey (Dolan) and he offered me a job on his morning show.”

LaMont loosened up cracking jokes, talking about new stories with Dolan and making conversation. It gave LaMont more confidence as a broadcaster. When he was offered “Eye on the Desert,” LaMont was back on-air and nine months later, KMIR called and offered him a spot on the station’s morning show. “I was happy thinking they wanted me for the weather,” he said.

At this point in time, LaMont is happy being a part of the Coachella Valley community. “I could go to St. Louis and make a lot more money,” he says. “But you don’t get the president coming to St. Louis for four days or have the film festivals and the golf tournaments we have here.”

With his family his priority, when he gets home at midnight LaMont puts on sweats, grabs a stack of Oreos and turns on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” “That is my 22 minutes,” he says with a grin. “No kids, no wife. Me and Stewart.”

he well-known and immensely popular “Steel Magnolias” will open as the debut production of The St. Joseph’s Players on Friday, July 5, at 7:00 p.m. This brand new theater group brings community theater to Yucca Valley, which now joins Twentynine Palms, Joshua Tree, and Morongo Valley in offering live theater to our residents and visitors. In honor of this event, Reach Out Morongo Basin is sponsoring a special Opening Night Gala celebration. “Steel Magnolias” will play all Friday and Saturday evenings, with two Sunday matinees, through the month of July.

“Steel Magnolias” has played off Broadway, on Broadway, and all over the world, and achieved success as a major motion picture, as well. It was written by Robert Harling, based on his experience with the death of his younger sister, a diabetic. Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters.

“Harling has given his women sharp, funny dialogue…The play builds to a conclusion that is deeply moving.” – NY Daily News. “…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy.” – NY Post.

Performing in the play are Analisa Pilecki as M’Lynn, with Rebekah Douglas as her daughter Shelby; Ouiser (pronounced Weezer) is played by Marty Neider, and Annelle by Tara Henkel, while Carol Snyder fills the role of Clairee. Rebecca Havely, also the award-winning director of “Steel Magnolias”, will portray beauty shop owner Truvy Jones.

Reach Out Morongo Basin is sponsoring an Opening Night Gala Celebration that will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, and will

include refreshments, desserts, and a silent auction. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to Reach Out in support of their programs to assist our elderly and disabled.

Opening Gala tickets are $25, and are only available through the church and Reach Out Morongo Basin at 760-361-1410. The works of several local artists will be displayed for sale in the lobby throughout the run of the production, with a percentage of proceeds going to the newly formed theatre company towards future productions.

“Steel Magnolias” will be performed all Friday & Saturday evenings in July through July 27 at 7 p.m. There will be Sunday Matinees on July 14 & 21, at 2 p.m. in the Rusack Parish Hall at the St. Joseph of Arimathea Church, 56312 Onaga Trail in Yucca Valley (corner of Onaga Tr. & Church St.). Tickets to the intimate 50 seat theater are $10.00 general admission and $8:00 for Military, Students & Seniors (55+) CASH ONLY PLEASE. Tickets are available at “The Silk Purse” in Twentynine Palms and “Wind Walker” in Joshua Tree, as well as from church and cast members. To reserve tickets, please call 760-365-7133; leave your name and phone number; you will receive a call back to complete your reservation.

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Schmidy’s Tavern: Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Friends, New Ownership, and Excellent Live Music

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here is nothing that pleases me more than to see a great establishment that has suffered, shall we say, some lack of attention, come under new, hopeful and energetic ownership that promises to bring a charming pub to its fullest potential. Ok, maybe there is one other thing... when that establishment has a love for music and sees the value in bringing it in as part of its business plan.

It was no joke when Dennis and Kathy Ford took over ownership of the establishment on April 1st. Dennis, having worked in management for a manufacturing plant for several years, found himself dreading going to work every day. He and wife Kathy took a leap of faith and jumped on the opportunity to purchase the tavern when they saw the opportunity. “We wanted to control our

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own destiny.” They did so just in time as there were a number of other people ready to jump on the promising business venture.

I came to talk to Dennis because I saw that he was regularly booking live music, and not just any live music; some of our desert’s best. As our regular readers know, CV Weekly is quick to support any business that supports our local artists. “I love live music,” Dennis shared. He immediately recognized that live music can help build his business and create a work atmosphere he can enjoy. “I’ve had the cover band, The Arrangements here, and they filled the place. When I had Caxton in here, it blew me away. The place was packed. I’m committed to bringing in different bands of varying genres that can draw a good crowd and add to the friendly atmosphere of the place.”

Although Dennis and Kathy have no previous bar or restaurant experience, they have one important, extremely valuable tool ~ a heart for the hard working people who need a place to go after they’ve had a hard day. They know firsthand what the hard working people who come into their establishment need at the end of a long day. We understand that this isn’t a place for us or our servers to have a bad day.

This is where our customers can come and have an experience that will make it better.

We’ve made some changes. We’ve lowered the prices a bit. I mean, $5 for a domestic beer is just too much to charge. We want to make money, but we want to be affordable too.” Although, Dennis and Kathy are working as hard as they ever have, they are enjoying what they do and the people that frequent their tavern.

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ith triple digits firmly entrenched on thermometers until at least October, don’t be surprised when you see some valley newbie trying to fry an egg on the sidewalk or better yet, the melting asphalt on the street.

In truth, this is the time of year true desert rats love. We can get into restaurants without waiting for hours for a table and most of our desert attractions offer discounted admissions.

There are even free weekly concerts to keep you moving and shaking throughout the summer.

Here’s the list of kid and family-friendly, casino fun and other interesting things to do this summer.

Palm Desert Aquatics Center: One of the wettest places you’ll find in the desert, the aquatics center is run by the City of Palm Desert and the YMCA. Lessons are available for all ages; short and long course lap swimming in the 50 meter pool and there is a 25-yard shallow recreation pool with slides for family fun. Palm Desert residents, with I.D., receive a discount on admissions, annual and three month passes. 73-751 Magnesia Falls Drive, Palm Desert; (760) 565-7467; pdpool.com.

Kid/Family Friendly:

This weekend, Dennis has brought in a showcase of some of our deserts best, most loved artists to entertain.

Friday, June 21st, there will be acoustic sets performed by Michael Keeth, Mikey Reyes (Mikey Reyes Acoustic Movement/Soul Opus), Josh Heinz (Blasting Echo), Eric Taylor (Campaigning for Zeros), Rob Lawrence (Formerly Sol Jah Rock), Brett McLaughlin and Christina Reyes (Caxton), and Noah Tate.

Saturday, June 22nd, cover band, Generous Thieves (formed by members of Caxton) will play your favorite cover tunes.

Next weekend, Dennis and Kathy are bringing in a couple of the lovely ladies our desert music scene has to offer, with Giselle Woo and the Night Owls along with friends Burning Betty on Friday, June 28th and Kim Galvin’s, Alyce Bowie band, Saturday the 29th. Every Wednesday night you can count on the D Phillips Band from 6-10 pm and Red’s Rockstar Karaoke on Thursdays from 9-1:30. Since the flow of entertainment will be constant, I suggest you check out their FB page Schmidy’s Tavern or their new website www.schmidystavern.com.

Schmidy’s still features one of the largest selections of craft beer in the entire Coachella Valley. In fact, Schmidy’s has the valley’s only beer Cicerone on staff (similar

to a wine sommelier). Come in for “Cicerone Beer Tasting” every Tuesday, where customers are treated to a sampling over some very different and rare beers. They typically have 10 craft beers on tap at any given time. Schmidy’s also features a full food menu with a $5.00 lunch special 7 days a week. Don’t be late for “Beer School” the last Wednesday of each month. Customers who attend Beer School will be treated to a sampling of four rare beers with the last one being served from a cask. In addition to the beer, Beer School also features different foods that pair well with the beers being served. Beer School normally sells out each month so get here early.

See you at Schmidy’s!

The Living Desert: No lions, tigers or bears (oh! my!), but there are sand cats, jaguars and giraffes. The park is open from 8 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. (last admission is at 1 p.m.) through Sept. 30, for the safety of the animals and humans. There is a summer day camp program (check date availability) and check out the remaining Zoo Chill Days on July 6, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7 when chosen animals get to play with frozen treats. Admission: $8.75 to $17.25. 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. (760) 346-5694; livingdesert.org.

Top of the Tram: It can be up to 20 degrees cooler at the top of Mt. San Jacinto and the coolest way to get there is the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Ride up in the spinning gondolas and enjoy nature hikes and the mountain air. Get a summer pass and make the top of the mountain your place to chill out. Summer passes: $25 children; $50 adults. Other tram rides, Ride’n’Dine options, $16.95 to $36. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, One Tramway Road, Palm Springs. (760) 325-1449; pstramway. com.

Knott’s Soak City: Whether it’s floating in the Sunset River; taking to the Pacific Spin for the 132-foot tunnel through a couple of gnarly drops into a waterfall curtain; or letting the little ones play in Kahuna’s Beach House or the Gremmie Lagoon, wet is always good in the desert heat. Daily tickets start at $25.99, but hit the website for discounts. Knott’s Soak City, 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499soakcityps.com

Xceleration Indoor Kart Racing: It’s finally here! Indoor, pollution-free gokart racing in the desert. There’s also an arcade and concession area. Race with a league or group of friends. Prices and packages vary depending on day of the week. Xceleration Indoor Kart Racing, 35780 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City; (760) 770-0808; xikracing.com.

by the day, $75 or week, $250 per child.

Skating admission is $7 and skate rentals are $2. Check the schedule online for skating times. Desert Ice Castle, 68600 Perez Road, Cathedral City; (760) 3240200; deserticecastle.com.

Little kids: Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert: Little ones like to get their hands on everything and this museum is the place where they can. Check out the Summer Discovery Camp availability to give the kids a week of learning and handson experiences. Admission for ages 2 and older is $8. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert, 71701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage. (760) 321-0602; cdmod. org.

Sports:

Robin Hood Archery: Check it out, learn archery or practice what you already know.

In conjunction with the Desert Recreation District, they offer both an Olympic style archery and a two day a week (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday) JOAD camp for kids from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call for session availability. 44901 Golf Center Parkway, Suite 1, Indio. (760) 347-8828; robinhoodarchery.com.

Second Amendment Sports: Along with its gun and sports shop, and indoor shooting range, Second Amendment Sports offers both indoor and outdoor archery ranges.

The shop also has a full range of gun safety, private and small group lessons. 38698B El Viento Road, Palm Desert; (760) 200-4867; 2ndamendmentsports.com.

Concerts:

Boomers!: The valley’s only minigolf course also offers go-carts and an arcade. Boomer!, 67-700 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City; (760) 770-7522; boomersparks.com

Desert Ice Castle: If you really want to keep cool try ice skating when it’s 110 in the shade. This ice rink offers free skating, lessons and ice hockey. There’s a summer skate camp for kids 6 and older that runs July 8 through Aug. 30, available either

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa: Art Laboe Summer Love Jam II with Russell Thomkins Jr. and the Stylistics, The Manhattans, The Honey Cone, Aalon, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, $35-$65; Michael Jackson History Show II the Ultimate Tribute

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By judith salkin featuring Kenny Wizz, 8 p.m. June 29, $29$59; Up and Comers 16 MMA fights, 6 p.m.

July 20, $30-$125; Sara Evans, 8 p.m. July 27, $35-$65; Bobby Vinton, 8 p.m. Sept. 7, tickets TBA; Little Big Town, 9 p.m. Sept. 20, $50-$75. Live bands in The Lounge and the Caliente Pool Party, 9 p.m. Fridays through Sept., $10 cover. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; (888) 999-1995; hotwatercasino. com.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: The Rock Yard, free concerts, 7 p.m. Saturday through October, Hollywood Roses, tribute to Guns’N’Roses, Saturday, June 22; Damage Inc., Metallica tribute, June 29; Don’t Look Back, Boston tribute, July 6. Special Events Center: KC and the Sunshine Band with Village People, 8 p.m. July 6, $39-$69; Golden Boy Boxing, 5 p.m. July 20, $25-$45; Miss Diana Ross, 8 p.m. Aug. 2, $49-$109; Los Lonely Boys with Alejandro Escovedo, 8 p.m. Aug. 10, $39-$79; Heart and Jason Bonham, 8 p.m. Aug. 24, $49-$79; Luis Miguel, 8 p.m.

Sept. 20, $69-$139. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 82245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio.

(760) 342-5000; fantasyspringsresort.com.

Spotlight 29 Casino: Friday Free Concerts: Rusty Evans and Ring of Fire, Johnny Cash tribute, Friday, June 21; Police Experience, Police tribute, June 28; Garth Brooks and Faith Hill tributes, July 5; Motown Revue featuring tributes to Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, July 6 (special night); Dog and Butterfly, Heart tribute, July 12; Blaze of Glory, Bon Jovi tribute, July 26; Revolver, Beatles tribute, Aug. 2; Strange Days, Doors tribute, Aug. 16; Journey Unauthorized, Journey tribute, Aug. 30; Bella Donna, Stevie Nicks tribute, Aug. 31 and Space Oddity, David Bowie, Sept. 1. Concerts: Intocable, July 30, $25-$45; Ladies Night Out with Bell Biv Devoe, KC and JoJo, Brenton Wood, Timmy T and Candyman, Aug. 17, $25-$45; Paquita. Aug. 24, $30-$50; Bill Burr, Sept. 7, $25, $35; Ramon Ayala, Sept. 24, $30-$50.

All concerts at 8 p.m., must be 21. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella; (760) 775-5566; spotlight29.com.

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PALMA VIOLETS

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Consider This

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“180” (Rough Trade Records)

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America as it was in England, it gained a toehold in big cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington D.C. PostPunk bands like Joy Division, Talking Heads and X seemed less angry. New Wave groups like Squeeze, the B-52’s and Adam & The Ants seemed shiny, happy and (gasp) fun!

Still, Punk has never completely faded from the Rock n’ Roll landscape.

It resurfaced in the 90s with Green Day, Rancid and the Offspring. At the dawn of the 21st century the Libertines, the Strokes and Arctic Monkeys introduced Punk to a brand new generation.

The latest band to draw from the Punk Rock well are the Palma Violets. Hailing from Lambeth, London, guitarist Sam Fryer, bassist Alexander “Chilli” Jenson hooked up with Will Doyle on drums and Jeffrey Mayhew on keyboards. The quartet had returned from the annual Reading Festival underwhelmed by the latest buzz bands.

They formed Palma Violets mostly so their friends could dance to some new music.

These days bands can create music themselves, throw it up on the internet and become overnight sensations. Palma Violets took a different path. They spent months Woodshed-ing at a Lambeth performance space, Studio 180.

Building a word-of-mouth rep as an incendiary live act, record labels took notice. A fierce bidding war ensued and the band signed with venerated British indie label, Rough Trade. (Spawning ground to eclectic bands like the Smiths, Aztec Camera, the Sundays, Mazzy Star, Belle

& Sebastian, Antony & The Johnsons and Grammy winning Arcade Fire).

The Palma Violets debut is aptly titled 180, paying homage to a space that provides sanctuary for artists, photographers and musicians.

The album opens with the first single, “Best Of Friends.” Downstroke guitar chords recall the primordial ooze of early 60s Rolling Stones. Over a thundering beat, Fryer and Jenson trade verses, chivalrously insisting “I want to be your best friend, I don’t want you to be my girl.” Seems so sensitive and enlightened, and it works like a charm with Alaina, Janet and Wendy!

Four tracks here, “Rattlesnake Highway,” “Chicken Dippers,” “Tom The Drum” and “Johnny Bagga Doughnuts” crib liberally from the Punk syllabus.

“Rattlesnake Highway” matches guttural vocals, crunchy power chords, swirly organ fills and a whipcrack beat. The lyrics offer a no-nonsense paean to nature… “Sow the seeds and we can watch it grow/ Just like trees we excel in the sun.”

If Ennio Morricone collaborated with the Cramps, the result would be “Chicken Dippers.” The melody goes from Spaghetti Western to Psychobilly. The cryptic lyrics allude to heartbreak but a crackling guitar break and a kinetic tribal beat propel the action from funeral dirge to psychedelic freak out.

Initially, “Tom The Drum” coasts like a relax-fit “Lust For Life.” Hurtling to life with a rattle-trap kick drum beat, stripped down bass, scattershot guitar riffs and hoodoo-

voodoo vocals. The tune speeds toward a frenzied conclusion.

Anchored by ramshackle rhythms, corrosive, circuitous guitar riffs and RollerRink (“everyone skate backwards!”) organ colors, “Johnny Bagga Doughnuts” is a gleeful Punk/Ska mash-up. This mad collision of styles recalls Ireland’s premier Punk provocateurs, Stiff Little Fingers.

Palma Violets slow the proceedings on a couple of tracks, “Last Of The Summer Wine” and “Three Stars.” The former opens with a sustained organ wail that resembles a European air raid siren. Plinky guitar licks pluck out a tentative melody as the drums kick into a propulsive groove. The yearning lyrics… “I’m searchin’ for something, something to love..” are underscored by an anthemic guitar solo.

The latter is tender and ethereal. A celestial homage wherein the lads actually croon with the same easy sincerity that Elvis Presley used so effectively. The tempo picks up toward the end as Sam Fryer cuts loose with a reverb-drenched solo.

Other stand out tracks include the swaggering “Step Up For The Cool Cats.”

“All The Garden Birds” shimmers like a lost Smiths track before careening to a close like a rowdy football (ahem, Soccer) chant.

Finally, “We Found Love” is a joyful shout out to love that recalls both the Buzzcocks and “Jailbreak” era Thin Lizzy.

The album closes with “14.” A rambling tribute to the #14 bus that serves Lambeth.

The tune is awash in skittery guitars, a fouron-the-floor beat and ominous organ fills that wouldn’t seem out of place on a Doors record.

Midway through, the song downshifts into a boozy meander as the guys hit on a mantra that hopes for new cars and hit songs. It’s a ragged conclusion to a stunning debut.

A year ago, Palma Violets were playing house parties. Two monthes ago they landed a respectable slot on the bill at Coachella, played a not-so-secret show at Pappy & Harriets and are actually playing at this year’s Reading Festival.

This scruffy band has managed the very neat trick of taking something old and making it seem new again.

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Spirit of the King IS the Spirit of Palm Springs

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he genre of Punk Rock music is so old and established now, that it doesn’t seem very PUNK at all.

The popular misconception is that Punk began with the Sex Pistols in England, circa 1977. The truth is the seeds of Punk were sown in America in the late 60s with the Velvet Underground, Iggy And The Stooges and the MC5.

In the 70s the New York Dolls and the Ramones continued the synthesis of spiky rhythms, blasts of staccato guitar and lyrics that walked a fine line between nihilism and satire.

In fact, when the Ramones first toured the U.K. in the summer of 1976, their sound was so revolutionary they inspired audience members to form bands. Cresting on a sea of spit and safety pins, the Sex Pistols, the Clash and the Damned became the inaugural class of ’77.

Punk was a reaction to the prevailing trends in music: bloated and anonymous Corporate Rock (Styx), mellow Country Rock decadence (Eagles), glittery, superficial Disco (K.C. & The Sunshine Band) and sybaritic Cock Rock (Led Zeppelin).

Characterized by scabrous guitars, hyperkinetic rhythms and venomous lyrics, the Punk movement really coalesced in Great Britain. The national economy was failing, meaning teenagers left school to go straight on the dole, (the British equivalent of welfare).

Although Punk was never as popular in

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t is no secret that the Forever Marilyn Statue will soon be on its way to her next home. The Palm Springs Follies will be here for one more season, then what? I say, Elvis. What better way to fill the void then with Elvis and Spirit of the King?

Performance Artist Steve Connolly and “Spirit of the King” is the Spirit of Palm Springs. He captures the essence of the “1960 Glory Days” of Palm Springs, the playground of the stars. This amazing showcase is the perfect way to carry the message to the world market and deliver multiple benefits to the Tourism in Palm Springs.

Most recently, Rachel Dodes of The Wall Street Journal, wrote an article, “In Search of the King” and talks about her visit to Palm Springs, mainly to walk in the footsteps of Elvis Presley. She visited his favorite places to shop and eat, however, she was most impressed by The Honeymoon Hideaway, and felt she had “fallen completely under Elvis’ spell.” With only a desire to visit Palm Springs to feel the “Elvis” vibe, personally, I think she would have raved about this spectacular show, and really felt the true essence of The King.

The show opens with Fleet Easton and his tribute to Bobby Darin. Then Connolly takes the stage and all immediately feel the “Spirit of the King” with his opening song, and all remember the days back when Elvis was alive and feel his presence. He sings like Elvis, he talks like Elvis, he looks like Elvis, he moves like Elvis and captures the undivided attention of his audiences.

“Every performance is different,” said Connolly. “I am a Performance Artist, not an impersonator, and I don’t try to be.” He interacts with the audience and gives them a personal thrill.

Connolly leaves the stage and a video montage brings us through the old and new Palm Springs. When he returns to the stage in his ”Palm Springs White” outfit, the famous black leather suit in white, he goes in and out of “character” from the perspective of tapping into all the conspiracy theories that Elvis may still be alive. He now becomes Elvis as an artist, and brings the audience to fantasyland. He faces a black canvas positioned on stage and takes a paint brush, begins to apply white paint and begins to sing an assortment of songs, feeling each stoke with the mood of the music. As the painting is created in 10 minutes, we realize it is a portrait of Elvis.

He didn’t even get one drop of paint on himself. It was amazing. This performance is like none other.

The next video is “Direct From Palm Springs” a summary of the unbelievable painting and performance that was just witnessed by the audience. It leads into a Marilyn Monroe video segment followed

by an appearance by Cat Lyn Day as Marilyn Monroe. She sings “Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend” She is then joined by Elvis as he sings to her, “Are you lonesome tonight”, it gives me chills as I remember the evening I saw the show. More audience pleasing songs are flawlessly performed.

The final video clip, “The Souls of Palm Springs” honors those who gave Palm Springs its identity as Elvis sings, “Always On My Mind”. Soon after, the show ends with “Suspicious Minds” leaving the audience wanting more.

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Steve Connolly was born with talent in many areas. “When I was nine years old, I remember going to see shows with my family, I loved everything about entertainment.” He has sung in many different bands, performed in theater, and has been a talented artist since childhood.

He was featured on Boston TV as he painted God on the ceiling and angels on the walls of a church. He even restored over 700 statues and 50 paintings in various churches along the East Coast. He is a family man and loves what he does for a living, entertaining.

Most recently, Connolly appeared in the Second Season premier of “House of Lies” on ShowTime. He was one of the featured actors as an Elvis Impersonator in the movie “3000 Miles To Graceland” and appears as Elvis, in a new Palm Springs movie “Sushi Anyone?” written, produced and directed

by Brad Mercer. As a Fine Art artist, his work is on display at the Michael H. Lord Gallery located at 1090 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, as well as, in many private collections throughout the United States.

Michael Lord himself is a world renowned Fine Art Dealer. (760) 699-8957. Connolly is also a published cartoonist and writer.

The Palm Springs International Film Festival, The Palm Springs Follies, the Coachella Fest, Stage Coach, the various tennis tournaments and golf tournaments, lure visitors from all over the world to this

destination. Having “Spirit of the King” as one more reason to visit Palm Springs would attract even more tourists to the Coachella Valley.

You will have one last opportunity to see this show at the season finale on Saturday, June 22, at 6 p.m. Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet will be in attendance to award one of the participating charities the painting of Elvis created that evening by Steve Connolly. Tickets are available at the door that evening or at a discounted rate online at SpiritOfTheKingPalmSprings.com.

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Controlling Barking Behavior A

barking dog can be a good thing if he saves your life from a fire or protects your family from a burglary attempt. Dogs will bark as a warning to protect their property. However, a dog with uncontrolled barking may become a “nuisance”, threatening your peaceful relationship with the neighbors.

You may also want to control your dog’s barking when you are out walking in public or lounging on the patio at a dog friendly cafe.

Why do dogs bark? Barking is their method of communicating, either with people or with other dogs. When they bark at their humans, it may be compared to an infant crying because they are hungry, bored, lonely, or need something. You may notice that your dog barks when he’s ready to have dinner, when he has to go relieve himself outside, or in protest when you leave the house. If a dog barks constantly and for

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no apparent reason when you are home, it could be due to a health problem requiring a consult with your vet. If a dog barks nonstop in front of the cupboard where his treats are kept, you probably don’t need to hire an animal behaviorist to figure out what he’s trying to tell you.

Some barking may only require a trip outside. When barking behavior appears to be the result of separation anxiety, fear, or dominance it needs to be addressed through training before it escalates.

Local dog trainer, Sandy Miller, comes to our rescue with suggestions to solve out-ofcontrol unwanted barking. Sandy explains, “If your dog is barking because someone is at the door, that’s usually acceptable, and you might want to say ‘good dog’. Once you see it’s a friend at the door, say ‘quiet’ in a firm voice. If the dog continues, put about 15 pennies in an empty soda can, seal the top, and shake it. The noise you make

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shaking the can will startle the dog, and the barking should cease. You can also purchase a canister called Pet Corrector at local pet supply shops. Keep the item behind your back, as its effectiveness diminishes if the dog can see it in advance of use.” Pet Corrector is a can of compressed air that emits a hissing sound that supposedly mimics a predator’s sound in nature.

What do you do if you’re walking your dog in a public place when Sparky spots a desired animal or other object and starts madly barking? Don’t reinforce the barking by letting him approach. Start out by purchasing a head halter or a front clip harness which give you greater control during walks. Teach your dog basic command training which includes heeling on leash and sitting on command. Sandy Miller suggests you bring along a small spray bottle of water set on jet stream or the soda can of pennies, and use once the barking begins. The spray bottle works well if you have a multiple dog household and want to address only the one who is barking, but be careful not to squirt him directly in the face.

Creative techniques can help with

challenging cases. When a dog’s loud barking erupts every time you leave to go out, Sandy suggests you pretend to leave taking your can with pennies. “When the barking starts, throw the can of pennies at the front door, saying nothing.” One creative client rigged up a net containing cans near the front door, and he pulled a string releasing the cans when the dog barked uncontrollably.

Cesar Milan recommends EXERCISE for all dog behavior issues. This famous canine expert advises, “When a dog barks excessively, it’s telling you that it is bored and is looking for stimulation or a challenge.”

If you can’t run with your dog or get him to the dog park, throw a ball for him in the back yard. Inside the house, you can toss a toy and have him run up and down the stairs. All dogs enjoy outings and a change of scenery...just like their humans!

For training assistance and private lessons, you can contact dog trainer Sandy Miller at (760) 360-4085. Enjoy the summer and explore the neighborhood with your wonderful and well trained canine companion!

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Summer Picks at LQ Wines & Craft Beer

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knew it was going to be a nice day—no matter the heat, when Jimmy invited me over for breakfast. Of course we’re speaking of a liquid breakfast that would be featuring tasty & refreshing brews and wines to help us through the summertime— at the lowest of prices.

LQ Wine, 46520 Washington St. La Quinta, CA 92253, (760) 771-8466, is probably the friendliest retail wine & craft beer shop in our valley. Owners Greg Hansen and Jimmy Absmeier were already milling around in their cool airconditioned shop when I arrived early in the day.

Celebrating their fourth year, this wine and beer shop is not only well known for some of the best priced wine bottles in town, but they have a great brew following in the valley as they probably carry over 100 craft beers and ales! It seems that every craft brew aficionado knows about this place already. Read on for a couple of great recommendations of some summer suds.

Last year when I totally cleared off my wine bar, set up a big bucket of ice and put out some beer nuts, some of you thought I was nuts—not having a refreshing quaffer left to reach for. Ok-ok, this time we’ll keep things equal and simple. Two wines, two brews and a fat flatscreen TV—and maybe a pizza too (and spicy wings—with real blue cheese dip…).

So as I arrive at LQ, I catch Greg and Jimmy discussing that they are of the opinion that their wine prices are simply too low. So what are they going to do? “Well”, says Greg, “We’ve made the commitment to our customers—we’re going to continue to

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be here for them throughout the summer.”

Now I say that’s admirable—especially since I had offered to treat them to hang out with me at a villa on the Cote d’Azur this August.

“Yup!” Jimmy chimes in, “we’re even having our Saturday beer & wine tasting events starting back up. We want to continue to be the best place to come to in the summer to cool off, relax and enjoy an array of tasty beverages at the best price.”

LQ is by all means a wine & beer retail store, but it has a quaint little bar that—along with the special weekly tastings—anyone, anytime can come by, purchase a chilled bottle of wine or beer and sit & enjoy.

White refreshing wines are the call of this season. But we are a demanding bunch, and we want our wines to also kickin with exciting and interesting flavors that exhibit enough complexities to match them with all the munchies and with all of the imaginable fare we can throw on the grill.

Now we know all the women love a Pinot Grigio—and now this is a Pinot Grige we men can embrace: Zenato Pinot Grigio at $10.99. The bottle is a gem! “Zesty Fruitiness!” is everyone’s first comments when tasting this summer beauty.

It’s got that refreshing hit that you get from a sharp Sauvignon Blanc but without all of that bracing acidity. Definitely a 10am to 5pm sipper that can go great with all sorts of hors d’oeuvres, salads, soups, chicken and fish.

Funny—Jimmy and I were just shaking our heads thinking about how they can grow magnificent grapes in Italy, harvest them, produce wine, bottle it, and then ship it across the ocean and across land and we can sit here and enjoy the thing for only ten bucks & some change—wild!

Of course we need to treat ourselves

once in a while. In wine parlance, that means generally we’ll spend $40 plus for that special indulgence. LQ to the rescue! The luxurious Sika Chardonnay at $25.99 is the equivalent of a voluptuous super-star: well-built, classy, and gorgeous! (Psst--check out its pedigree on-line).

Tasting notes: “A huge floral and white peach nose—oily citrus and tropical fruit jump from the glass of this powerful, broad but beautifully layered Chard with perfectly balanced acidity and a pure, lengthy finish.” Hey—for all your Newton Chardonnay fans, let’s just say this one “flys” under the radar at almost half the price! Got it?

Now when LQ goes ahead and picks a couple of brews out of their huge selection, we know the deal is on! Hopf Helle Weizen 500ml bottle at $6.99, this classic wheat beer has a slightly fruity taste with aromas

of banana and clove as a hefeweisen should. Also some lemon notes that blend well with the sweet and bready malt notes. And to keep things lively there’s some mild tartness with a sprightly carbonation yielding a crisp dry finish. Perfect for a hot summer.

Besides the Hopf Helle, and on top of the list for value—a real steal is the heat at $3.99! is Brewery Ommegang’s Fleur De Houblon Summer Ale. Big delicately bubbly white head with good retention and some filmy lacing on the glass; the aroma is strong with Belgian yeast and citrus (grapefruit?).

Floral (lavender?) tasting hops with an exceptional mouthfeel; pillowy soft, light and smooth on the palate. No hint of alcohol—an outstanding summer beer.

P.S. While at the shop, Stone Brewery delivered the rare “Enjoy By (this date)” IPA brew. The bottles delivered had “7.14.13” on the label. This must be the freshest ale in town! Thank God I got a bottle. Even with the 2-bottle limit, it was sold out that day! Next delivery: October—Cool, see you at LQ! Cheers!

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hen it comes to dining out in the valley, the rules have completely changed!

In a customer-centric community driven by competition, we constantly seek something unique in our dining selection; we desire an experience that appeals to all senses. Many local restaurants can produce a great meal and great service; however, there has always been something lacking, until now! Partners, Michael Fietsam and David Horgen have created such a venue in PS Underground, an exclusive, underground wandering supper club that truly leaves the guests in awe.

Guests that are fortunate enough to reserve a seat at one of these events have no idea what they are about to experience as the details are not available in advance.

The menu is available upon arrival and the location is emailed to guests between 24 and 48 hours in advance. Having been invited to attend a couple PS underground events,

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by Raymond Bill service from a waiter, rather they are entertained by performance artists! Each course is announced and presented in a manner that can only be described as artistic.

A full course gourmet meal paired with fine wines and great conversation are sure to be enjoyed by all at this one of a kind event.

I cannot tell you much about their upcoming event as it is still kept secret, but I have been told it will be quite impressive.

Extravagant service techniques usually offered when preparing Cherries Jubilee or Bananas Foster, are to be expected by their Performance Artists, and lighting and sound effects by Bruce Feagle Productions are sure to illuminate the atmosphere as well as the guests faces as they enjoy this upcoming

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event simply called “Spectrum”.

“Spectrum” is scheduled for July 12 & 13 and will likely return for encore dining events based on demand. This is one of many dining experiences you will not want to miss. Learn more about PS Underground by visiting their website as well as their Facebook page. psunderground.com facebook.com/undergroundPS

I assure you they will not disappoint! Each event is unique unto itself and the menu is carefully planned to not only enhance their theme, but also accommodate diners’ dietary needs.

Here is how it works. First, you must visit www.psunderground.com and enter your information and reservation request.

You will then be privy to upcoming events and information about PS Underground.

Once you have requested your seat(s) at the community table(s), you will receive a response via email of your confirmation.

Then you wait until a day or two before the event to discover where you will be dining. The locations may change but the accessibility will always be easy.

Whether you are dining in a residence or a warehouse, it will be spectacular. As you arrive, you will enjoy a cocktail reception with passed appetizers. The dining room will remain closed as anticipation climaxes.

This allows for guests to get to know each other as they will all dine together and share the experience of PS Underground.

Finally, the doors open and guests are ushered to their seats in a grand, lavishly decorated dining room. You will not see attention to detail at this level in any of our local restaurants. Guests do not receive

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Alicante: Sidewalk Dining with a Hint of Spain

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hef/owner Mindy Reed now has the Palm Springs restaurant community covered from A to Z. When she and her late partner, Chef Nicolas Klontz, opened Zin American Bistro in 2005, the pair served up a mix of French, American and Belgian cuisine accompanied

by Reed’s love and knowledge of wines and desserts that made the restaurant an instant hit. It’s still a popular place to dine for locals and visitors.

Four years later the pair added to the restaurant scene with Zini Café Mediterrano, in 2009, they added a taste of the southern Spanish coast to their flavor range.

Unfortunately, Klontz died shortly after Zini opened and for the next four years Reed and her staff at both restaurants helped to direct confused guests between the two spaces that are less than a block apart. Keeping two restaurants going is a tough job for anyone, but Reed worked through her grief and made a success of both restaurants.

Last year, Reed and her father redesigned Zin, opening up the dining room and making the patio more welcoming that it previously was.

This spring Reed turned her attention to Zini and made the decision to finally give the site its own distinct food and wine personality.

Rebranded as Alicante in March, the restaurant now reflects the seafood, meats and fowl of the area of Spain known in the past as a haven for Barbary pirates, northern Africa, France and Italy.

Little has changed in the structure of the restaurant, and dining on Alicante’s patio is still one of the best seats in the house.

When it comes to the wine list, it relies heavily on Spanish and South American wines. There are a fair number of wines available by the glass and divided by price at $6, $8 and $10 per glass or $20, $30 and

$40 per bottle. For wines not offered by the glass, most are available by the glass if at least two people at the table are ordering the same wine.

The bar also offers house cocktails like the refreshing cucumber gimlet ($12) or the blood orange mojito ($10), that are both light summer drinks.

In addition to the breakfast, lunch and dinners, Alicante offers a tapas menu that’s available until the restaurant closes.

As for the food, it shows Reed’s own adventurous tastes. Start the day with typical Spanish breakfast of fried breadcrumbs ($11) with Spanish ham, eggs, peppers, chorizo and fried breadcrumbs or the potato omelet ($11) with thinly sliced potatoes, eggs, asparagus, caramelized onions and Manchego cheese.

Pizzas ($12 to $13), available for lunch or dinner, have thin, crispy crusts that stay that way with a light layer of sauce and smattering of toppings that weigh the delicate dough platters down. Favorites are the vegetarian with artichoke hearts, onions and roasted peppers or the funghi with mushrooms and Grana Padano cheese.

For seafood lovers, the Zarzuela de mariscos ($17) is a hearty mélange of fresh fish and shellfish in a rich tomato, fennel and saffron broth. The fish tangine ($20) with tomatoes and capers takes dinners to Tangiers with its North African flavors.

If you’re into stretching your culinary boundaries, there is a simple veal and ricotta meatballs ($14) with a light tomato sauce or a savory hanger steak ($23) with garlic, haricot verts and patatas bravas, the slightly spicy roasted potato wedges served with several of the entrees.

For an interesting twist on this regional menu, try the pollo alla Diavola ($18) with Macadamia nut crusted chicken scaloppini in a spicy tomato sauce with Spanish anchovies to add a salty kick to the dish.

If you’re vegan or vegetarian, there are options on all of Alicante’s menu without having to search for them.

What: Alicante Spanish Mediterranean Cuisine Where: 140 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs Information: (760) 325-9464; alicanteps.com

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Movie Reviews with Robin E. Simmons

SAVING THE WORLD

Screeners No. 65

MAN OF STEEL

WORLD WAR Z

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After some snarky articles in popular magazines and some online disses, Brad Pitt’s whopping apocalyptic action adventure stuns with jaw-dropping set pieces and a surprisingly character-driven story exhilarates as the ultimate zombie thriller as well as the story of a dad who just wants a world safe for his family.

Loosely based on the novel by Max Brooks – yes, he’s the son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft – the Marc Forster directed epic drops a lot of the global politics that made the novel such a great read. This tense, tight film – it’s less than two hours with credits – was widely publicized as undergoing rewrites and reshoots, even after expensive CGI was partially rendered.

Maybe the Blu-ray will include the deleted scenes or a longer cut. However, the great news is the seamless release version shows no hint of any such problems. In some ways, it has a cleaner through-line

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Anonymous insider reports suggest it needs to make more than $500 million to show a profit. That should be no problem. There are rumors that Pitt’s character, worldweary U.N. investigator Gerry Lane, is being considered as a franchise. Hard to imagine what the next adventure could possible be after this one.

Forster is obviously comfortable with choreographing the huge action and making the zombies as real as the walking dead can be. I loved the fact that they have acute hearing. We get a marvel of ultra sensitive sound design, thus making ordinary sounds terrifying in context. Pitt is terrific as an average guy in a desperate situation.

I liked the unsettling idea that people we were getting to know and care about are suddenly gone or worse, no longer among the living. Fantastic and clever location work beautifully conveys South Korea, Israel and Wales.

The zombies are horrifically frightening.

They are surprisingly resilient and their reflexes are quickened in death. They mass in hordes like crazed jungle ants on a war drive. And when they smell fresh human meat – watch out. The tense and scary opening sequence of the zombies wreaking havoc on downtown Philadelphia gives us a taste of what’s to come. Just a taste, because it gets way worse.

Another thing I appreciated is that WWZ is devoid of a political message. However, there is the overriding, inescapable idea, and it is this: we are one human family on a fragile planet and we are vulnerable.

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This is the 75th anniversary of Superman’s birth in a comic book. I must say, he is looking better than ever in this bold, often dark, action-filled origin story.

If you’re expecting to see Clark Kent hard at work as a newspaper reporter, or the crippling dangers of Kryptonite, or extended meditations in the Fortress of Solitude, or Superman’s spit curl, or his trademark yellow underpants worn over tights, you will be disappointed.

But you probably won’t even think about these things in this superbly visualized, surprisingly relevant, visceral reboot of the ultimate all-American action hero.

Like Christopher Nolan’s BATMAN trilogy, this reimagining of our most beloved comic book superhero works itself into the pulse of who we are and what we want in a semiserious summer popcorn movie. That’s a tricky dance to master.

Director Zack Snyder, Producer Nolan and writer David S. Goyer have given us an emotional and surprisingly visceral film that assumes we know nothing at all about Superman’s past. It also allows for an easy embrace for those who are steeped in all the branching threads of previous Superman movies and comics. But here, he is truly born again.

Henry Cavill is a brilliant choice to wear the cape and he does not disappoint. He has a look and the right voice and he moves with an unworldly grace at times. And most of all, we feel the burden placed upon him as he unravels the mystery of his truest self.

The movie story is set-up as scientist JorEl (Russell Crowe) sends his baby son, Kal-El, to earth from their ravaged and dying planet just before a military coup courtesy of rogue General Zod (a terrific Michael Shannon).

The action jumps to earth 33 years later -it’s a kind of Christ story, in case you missed that. At its heart, MAN OF STEEL is about Kal/Clark discovering his great and strange powers, his integration into humanity, his understanding of his origin and purpose.

And then there’s the persistent dilemma of becoming the hero that rescues a world that fears him from Zod’s pending annihilation.

I wonder if I’m alone in feeling a little put off by Kevin Costner’s pretentious, self-conscious Iowa farmer as Superman’s adoptive dad? Diane Lane is great as the farmer’s wife and Kal/Clark’s caring mom.

This is a gritty retelling of an American myth that is beyond iconic. It’s told in a nonlinear way with a lot of flashbacks and much time on Krypton and with Jor-El’s “ghost.” It veers at times to a costumed, fantasy sci-fi movie that seemed derivative. I tapped my foot waiting for the story to return to earth.

Some of the action is at time hard to follow but still thrilling. Cavill’s somber take on his character works most of the time but I so wanted to feel moments of wonder and, yes, joy.

The exhilarating action is extreme and satisfying and almost non-stop. Is there a single scene that does not explode into some kind of action set piece? It’s a loud movie. Hans Zimmer’s thundering score serves it purpose in fueling the cinematic adrenalin.

Even though I avoided reviews and even trailers, this was not exactly the movie I was expecting. It was better and worse.

Unquestionably, there were great moments in a not always great movie.

Comments? RobinESimmons@aol.com

by Heidi Simmons

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June 20 to June 26, 2013

Book Review

Héctor Tobar: An Authentic California Voice

he Los Angeles Times is staffed with an array of entertaining writers who bring us news, information, and a vision of ourselves. Some by-lines may be familiar -- the authors’ stories consistent, provocative and colorful. The best writers capture not only the subject, but the unique nature of Southern California and our distinctive LA qualities and attitudes. Some, like Héctor Tobar, know the community intimately.

Tobar has been working for the LA Times for twenty years. He is not only a journalist, but he writes creative nonfiction and is a novelist. Born and raised in Los Angeles, his literary voice is as strong as his street-wise character, and as healthy as his sun-grown casual nature.

He encompasses all the best qualities of an LA native: open, accepting and outgoing. He is first generation Angelino and American. His parents Guatamalen.

He speaks, reads and writes Spanish. He was Bureau Chief in Mexico and lived in Argintina as a correspondent. He has studied his craft, works hard and is a regular guy with a family. But for Tobar, writing is

The barbarian nurseries By héctor tobar fiction

not just a job, it’s a serious art form and his passion. In the CV this week, I was fortunate to speak with Tobar, “I just love to write. I love writing as art,” he said.

A Pulitzer Prize-winner, Tobar won for his coverage of the LA Riots. He has written three books and is currently in the process of finishing his fourth. Over the last year and a half, he has been working on the incredible story of the trapped, then rescued, 33 Chilean miners which became a global story of surviving primal fears.

Before being unearthed, the men made a pact to act as a group in the event they could profit from their experience. Their exclusive stories are finally recorded in Tobar’s insightful words. “It’s a beautiful story of endurance and coorporation, and the best and worst of human nature. It’s a modern day (Homer’s) Odyssey. The story feels like a poem to me,” said Tobar.

It is appearnt that Tobar has a deep sense of personal responsibility to honor the men’s profound tale. His journalistic integrity makes him question if his talent and hard work is enough to do the true story justice. Tobar is an artist striving for perfection and a desire to make a difference.

Fiction or nonfiction, Tobar puts his heart and soul into his prose. The Barbarian Nurseries (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 432 pages) is Tobar’s second work of fiction. It took him seven years to complete. It is the story of Araceli, a Spanish speaking maid in an Orange County upscale community, who finds herself the only caretaker of two children after their parents have a fight over their financial future, then disappear. The maid decides to find the children’s Mexican grandfather and journeys the southland with the kids looking for him. When the parents return, they call the police, believing the children have been kidknapped.

Like Tom Wolfe’s Bonfire of the Vanities, it is a story about social class, ambition and cultural differences set in today’s Southern California. Tobar captures the tone and voices that reflect a very familiar lifestyle.

The Barbarian Nurseries was named by the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston

Globe and SanFrancisco Chronicle “best book of the year” and won the California Book Award Gold Medal for fiction.

Tobar knows his subject well and constructs a scintillating narrative whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. If he has an agenda, it is to deliver an honest portrayal of people and life. Look for his other books: nonfiction Translation Nation:Defining A New American Identity in Spanish Speaking America (Penguin, 368 pages) and his first novel The Tattooed Soldier (Penguin, 320 pages). Besides finishing his book about the miners, Tobar is currently a book critic for the Los Angeles Times.

“When I became a newspaper reporter, I was surrounded by all these reporters who loved to read and talk about fiction.

I started to read more fiction and started thinking about writing it,” said Tobar. “I wanted to lift my craft to another level.” As a California native, Tobar gives rise to an honest reflection of who we are and maybe who we are becoming. He does it with skill, hard work and an authentic artist’s voice.

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MON JUNE 24 19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke 9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Bonnie Scott 6pm (AC) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Sissy Bingo w/ Linda Gerard 7-9pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6-10pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760325-2794 Hot Rox NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 7pm (PB) SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Randy Seymon 6pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Mark Gregg 6pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 3sum 9pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-328-

American

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Wine Bar

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Roc’s Firehouse 36891 Cook St # 10 Palm Desert, CA 92211

American

American

(760) 340-3222 www.rocsfirehouse.com

Tack Room 81800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201

American

(760) 347-9985

www.tackroomtavern.com

Casey’s

42455 Washington Street Palm Desert, CA 92211

(760) 345-6503

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TUE JUNE 25 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 T.B.A. 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ace Karaoke with Kiesha 9pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Bella da Ball Dinner Revue w/ guest performers 7:30pm (CB) BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 Forbidden Lounge w/ Matt Harris & Mike Bent 7pm BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL; PS; 760992-0002 John Stanley King 5-9pm (JZ) (BL) FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6-10pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-327-1700 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic Reality Show Jam 8pm (VD) KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Bobby Nichols 6:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760325-2794 Palm Springs Sound Company LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Gregg 5:30pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Tim Burleson 7:45 (PB) PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Eclectic Tuesdays. Singer/ songwriter night. All acts welcome.

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Charli Marrones

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AJ’s on the Green American

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Western Grill

Western (760) 347-1522 Grill Restaurant & Lounge 80956 Hwy 111 Indio, CA 92201

Lavender Bistro Continental 78073 Calle Barcelona La Quinta, CA 92253

(760) 564-5353 www.lavenderbistro.com

2155 North Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262

Italian

El Mexicali II 43-430 Monroe St. Indio, CA

Irish

78772 California 111 La Quinta, CA 92253 www.lamppostpizza.com

Crab Pot

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Seafood

(760) 321-7635

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Mexican

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Pacifica

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Seafood

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Lamppost

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Haddon Libby: It’s all local

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AFRICA or BUST

ummer vacation takes the Obama family to Africa from June 26th to July 3rd. They start in Senegal before heading to South Africa and finishing in Tanzania. Accompanying them will be a Navy aircraft carrier with a fully staffed medical trauma center, military cargo planes transporting 14 limos, 42 support vehicles and three truck loads of bulletproof glass to install at the hotels where the Obamas will be staying at. Fighter jets will fly over head 24/7 and over three hundred of secret service agents and other security personnel will accompany them to insure their safety.

The cost to you and me for the vacation is estimated at $100,000,000.

So that you don’t think this is just an Obama thing, both Bush presidencies and the Clinton presidency had similar costly trips.

Besides serving as a nice summer holiday for the first family, the trip serves the purpose of strengthening our relations with emerging democracies in the area. Even so, the price tag seems excessive in light of domestic problems. Part of the reason that costs are higher than usual is because local

governments do not have the resources to support a presidential visit. As such, the U.S. must provide all of its own needs on the trip.

Did you know that Americans pay nearly $1.5 billion a year or $5 each in support of the President and his family? This includes a Presidential dog handler who is paid over $100,000 a year, round the clock staffing for a Presidential family movie theatre as well as more than 225 staffers at more than $100,000 each.

This occurs with the backdrop of a budget deficit of $139 billion or $421 per American in May alone with total federal debt equalling $16.7 trillion or more than

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$50,000 for every American.

Given the severity of America’s financial problems, dialing back on expensive Presidential trips seems reasonable at this point in time. Just think what America could do with the additional $100 million.

Assuming that saving the money is out of the question, let’s look at some of the recently cut programs caused by the sequestration process that are in dire need of funding: • A food pantry in Murray, Utah that closed; • Poverty fighting programs in some of the poorest areas of West Virginia; • Medicare payments being limited causing many doctors to no longer serve the elderly; • Meals on Wheels in Central Maine where many elderly are food insecure; • Child care for low income families; • Less staffing for many programs for special-education students; • An alcohol and drug treatment center for Native Alaskans; • Dozens of Regional Airport Control Towers across the U.S. that were shuttered; • Education jobs focused on at-risk youth; • Head Start programs in numerous cities that are closing, and; • The closure of numerous campgrounds

across our country.

As you can see, there are many, many areas that could benefit if $100 million was freed for domestic needs.

I have a few ideas of my own: What about seed capital to people trying to start their own businesses or maybe a tax holiday for new businesses adding jobs to the economy?

I don’t know if you have looked lately but the true unemployment rate is 15% nationally and higher locally. While the economy has stabilized somewhat for a good portion of America, three out of every twenty people remain out of work. This level of unemployment is alarmingly high this deep into a recovery.

With all of this as a backdrop, it might make sense for the President to have a staycation this year.

by Jennifer Tan aka mrs. fett

Summer Of Games J

une means three things: Graduation, Father’s Day, and the beginning of gaming season! With temperatures soaring above 100, video game sales climb, achievements are unlocked, and kill streaks earned. Here are the top 10 games to get ahold of this summer!

10. Magic The Gathering Thats right, the card game has finally been turned into quite an impressive video game, available on Xbox 360’s Arcade.

9. Muramosa Rebirth The remastered PS Vita includes hi-res graphics, enhanced controls, a complete relocalization in English.

8. Dead Pool Play your way through this Marvel comic adapted game, filled with violence, F-Bombs, and smart mouth. What’s NOT to love?

7. Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Brave New World Introducing nine new civilizations, eight new wonders, two new scenarios, four new gameplay systems and dozens of new units, buildings and improvements offering an expanded variety of ways to build the most powerful empire in the world. This is the second expansion to the highly acclaimed PC game series.

6. NCAA Football 14 The new physics-driven animation system and a completely re-engineered spread and read option game influence the outcome of every moment allowing you to stay true to the game.

5. Saints Row IV Following their involvement in Steelport, the Saints were once again thrust into the limelight: only this time they weren’t viewed as dangerous criminals; they were heralded as patriots.

4. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist A group of 12 initiate a terror ultimatum called the Blacklist - a deadly countdown of escalating terrorist attacks on U.S. interests.

Sam and his team must hunt down these terrorists by any means necessary, and stop the Blacklist countdown before it reaches zero.

3. BattleField 3 With an always engaging, and ever changing environment, this FPS never loses your attention!

2. Call Of Duty Black Ops II With the new expansion, and ammo skins, this personal favorite will never really

get “old”. Players die, losers cry, and hosts are switched as kids rage quit. The perfect summer for trolls.

1. Last Of Us This zombie survival thriller has been titled as one of the best in its class. With a score of 95/100, the game pulls you into a captivating story, tense situations that will have you at the edge of your seat, and o yeah... ZOMBIES! Have you played any of these titles?

What did you think? let me know at www. facebook.com/cvweekly!

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Dale Gribow On The Law

Elder Law: MediCal vs The VA

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o many of our Coachella Valley Weekly readers have asked for more information on Elder Law, Trusts, Aid and Attendance etc that I am focusing this and future articles on same. I had an epiphany when my mother in law started to need the information set forth in this article. I began to realize how few citizens were aware of what assistance is available to them.

As we age we all get to the point where we need assistance. The most popular form of assistance is MediCal which is long term care. Those who have served our country have a possible second source of nontaxable income through the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with the Aid and Attendance Benefit and Household Pension.

Last year 1.9 million Vets qualified but did not know this assistance was available.

When dealing with the VA on this issue there are two factors to consider. The first is compensation, which is rate based depending on an injury. The second is the Pension aspect which includes the Aid and Attendance benefit & Household Pension.

It is based on age, assets, marital status, income, liquid assets and cost of care.

Aid and Attendance is often referred to

as a “secret” our government does not want you to know about. The senior Veteran must have served in WW2, Korea, Vietnam or the Gulf. For some reason I do not understand, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Bay of Pigs, Grenada, Panama, Central America and Libya do not qualify. The Veteran must have served one day of “wartime” active duty and at least 90 consecutive days of active duty. Reservists and National Guard service qualifies “only” if activated. Merchant Marines do qualify.

The Vet needs to submit the DD-214, the official military discharge papers required by the VA to process your application. Any discharge other than dishonorable qualifies the Vet for this program.

If you are over 65 years of age, and

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require the aid and attendance of another person, you are eligible for the program. If you are less than 65 years of age, but have a permanent disability (which can be nonwartime related), you are still eligible. The medical verification required is called Form 21-2680, and it must be filled out by your doctor.

With respect to income limits, as long as your medical expenses exceed your income, you are qualified. In other words there is no income limit and “NO LOOK BACK” Period unlike MediCal. The income for VA purposes referred to as IVAP is your income less your Unreimbursed Medical Expenses called URME. The URME includes the cost of care at home, in assisted living or in a board and care facilitiy. If your income is greater than the cost of care, then you need to consult with an attorney to legally comply with the VA rules.

You home is NOT an asset for the purposes of the aid and attendance program. If you have less than $40,000 in non-house assets such as CD’s, mutual funds, IRA’s, stocks and bonds, checking and savings accounts you may qualify. However if these assets are greater than $40,000 you should consult with an elder law attorney to protect your life savings legally and to be sure you have a long-term care provision built into your plan.

It is often as simple as setting up a trust and putting assets into the trust.

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professional business can be conducted (not the local bar!). Wherever you meet, you should feel comfortable with your prospective agent and the surroundings.

The first thing to do is to contact your prospective agent by phone, not email, to set up an appointment. I know that email can be easy and somewhat anonymous, but be brave and pick up the phone and call your prospective agent. The conversation is simple and it goes like this, “Hi, I’m Bruce and I am looking to buy a house in the La Quinta area. You were highly recommended to me

by Mr. Smith and I would like to schedule an appointment to come meet you”. Your prospective agent will take over from there and likely first talk about Mr. Smith and then ask you about yourself, what you are looking for, have you been prequalified, and

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tep 1 to finding a great agent involved getting a recommendation from someone whose opinion you trust and then asking them the right questions to see if their recommendation would be a good match for you and your type of real estate transaction. Step 2 involved researching that prospective agent on the Internet to make sure they are properly licensed and in good standing with the Department of Real Estate and to get some background information and a good feeling about that agent in preparation for Step 3, the face to face interview.

If you are a buyer (or a renter) your interview will be completely different than if you are a seller (or landlord) so for this week’s article we will just take a look at the buyer’s interview. The buyer’s interview will most likely take place in your prospective agent’s real estate office. If they do not have a professional office that does not mean that they are not a great agent, but I can tell you that today’s great agents seldom have clients sign contracts on the hood of their car. Don’t give up on them just yet. They may have a terrific home office or arrange to meet you in an environment where

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The figures below show the amounts that can be received by a Vet who qualifies: 2012 Maximum Benefit Amounts: Monthly Two Veterans / Spouses $2,631 Married Veteran* $2,019 Single Veteran $1,703 Surviving Spouse $1,094 Annually Two Veterans / Spouses $31,572 Married Veteran $24,228 Single Veteran $20,436 Surviving Spouse $13,140 Assuming the veteran needs care. If only the spouse needs care, a married veteran could qualify for up to $1,337 monthly.

We will try to pick up on this Elder Law theme next week.

If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow Attorney at Law at our NEW number 760 837 7500 and or our new email of dale@dalegribowlaw.com.

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do you know how much you would like to spend. Try to avoid telling the agent your life story at this point, great agents are great listeners and good conversationalists and there will be plenty of time for this later! A great agent will get your basic information and be eager to schedule an appointment to meet you.

Do not show up for your appointment with a list of prepared questions for your prospective agent (this is not speed dating!). A great agent will make you feel comfortable right away and believe it or not they will guide you through the initial face to face interview. You should have a great conversation and you will feel comfortable asking questions as they come to you. At the end of your first meeting you will likely be asked to set your next appointment to actually get started shopping and go see some houses. Before you make that commitment you should feel very comfortable with this agent. From your face to face interview you should know if this agent is professional, experienced, capable… basically all the characteristics we have already discussed, but most importantly, someone that you have confidence in and want to work with for the

next few months. If not, don’t make that next appointment and go back to Step 1!

Next week we will discuss the seller’s face to face interview.

This week’s real estate tip: If you have not been prequalified by a lender before you contact your prospective agent for a face to face interview you will want to ask them for their recommendation of a lender that they work well with. Make sure you schedule your appointment with your prospective agent after you have been prequalified for your financing. It will allow you and your agent to confidently go forward in shopping for your next home!

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

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t’s summer time, and time for a vacation!

Many of us may be ready for or planning a vacation for the summer months. Here are some safety tips to help make your vacation safe and enjoyable says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Vacation safety actually begins while you are still at home and begins with planning for safety!

Before You Leave - Depending on the duration of your vacation abroad, pack sufficient medicines to meet any specific needs of your family members. You may need to bring along your family’s medical information, prescription medications etc.

- Inform your trusted relatives and friends of your itinerary so that you can be contacted for emergencies.

- If you leave your house vacated, you may want to stop or suspend all deliveries – an accumulation of newspapers and mail will attract the attention of would-be burglars. It is highly advisable to ask your trusted relatives, friends or neighbor to check your home regularly and collect mail and newspapers for you.

- Make sure that electrical appliances are

unplugged, the gas supply is shut off, and the water taps (or supply) are tightly turned off.

- Clean out your wallet/purse before you go; take only essential credit cards.

- Pack things of value and great necessity such as medicine and jewelry in a carry-on baggage item that will stay with you.

- Discuss with your family members about the safety and security precautions described in this article. Set some essential safety rules for your kids.

When You Are In The Airport - Do not put your carry-on baggage on the conveyor belt until you are clear to walk through the metal detector. There have been cases where the baggage was taken away by somebody (intentionally and unintentionally) while its owner was still being stuck in the queue.

When You Are Staying In A Hotel /Motel - The first thing to do is to check out the exit routes and familiarize yourself with the evacuation procedures.

(For more details, please read the article “How to survive hotel fire” at www.ab.ust.hk/ sepo/pdf/hotelfir.PDF Driving In Other Countries Driving in other countries can be very exciting and enjoyable, but it can also be potentially dangerous because we may not be familiar with the different traffic conditions,

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rules, signs, road markings, side of steering etc.

- Be wise with rental cars. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of the car before taking the car out of the rental lot.

- If you do not have a mobile phone that operates in the country you are visiting, consider renting one for use in emergencies.

Get to know what phone numbers to call in case of emergencies.

- Avoid prolonged driving. A fatigued driver is more accident prone.

- Be sure that everyone in the car is buckled up. Small children should sit at the back and be properly restrained in a child safety seat.

Touring Around - Stick together with your family members and keep an eye on your kids all the time.

Make sure that everyone knows where they are staying (name and address of hotel/ motel). Teach them what to do if they get lost or separated. You may need to agree on a meeting place, just in case. Avoid displaying expensive jewelry, cameras, bags, and other items that might draw attention.

Watch Out For The Sun The Ultraviolet (UV) rays in the hot summer sunshine can produce severe damage to your skin (possibly skin cancer) and your eyes.

- Wear protective clothing and equipment such as hats and sunglasses with good UV protection. Appropriate sun block lotion

can provide protection from excessive UV absorption.

Food And Personal Hygiene When you are travelling to less-developed countries, you need to be more cautious about food and personal hygiene.

- If you are suspicious of the water quality, avoid using tap water to brush your teeth, drink, or otherwise ingest (including ice).

Instead, drink brand named bottled water (be sure the seal is intact when it is served). If you use local water, boil it for five to ten minutes.

- Avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables if possible.

- Eat well-cooked foods that are still hot. Be very cautious with seafood – especially shellfish that may have been caught in polluted waters.

This can spread hepatitis and other food-borne For additional safety travel tips discuss with your travel agent or visit: ezinearticles. com/?33-Travel-Safety-Tips&id=31670 Safe Travels!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

ShareKitchen

ShareKitchen served up a unique dining experience to great success at the recently held Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week.

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he Valley’s only participating popup restaurant saw sell-out crowds at each of the 13 nights of dinner

service.

“We couldn’t have been so successful without the support of the entire community,” said Angela Janus, Executive Director of ShareKitchen. “We would like to thank everyone who contributed.”

ShareKitchen clients and vendors came together to create a farm to table menu including ShareKitchen’s kitchen team Chef Victor Aguilar and Christina Vera; Sean Smith, David Heil, and Yvette Smith from Coachella Valley BBQ Co.; Lori CohenSanford of Nourishfoods, and Kalayra Angelyys of The Food Angel; Melinda Vida of GardenLife Wellness; and Sylvia Garza founder of Que’ Mami Organics; The Certified Farmers’ Market Farmers; Michael Fietsam and Dave Horgen of PS Underground; Volunteers Sarena, Jodi and Sasha; Patty Malone; Youngs Market and Charles Smith Winery; Jerid Seeba at

US Foods, Tricia Cassella of LA Specialty and our ShareKitchen Advisory Board.

We would also like to recognize the community support from the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center; Lynn Mallotto of Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce; Cathedral City Mayor Kathy De Rosa; Bonnie from Cello’s; Scott Robertson of New Leaf Catering; Jennifer Johnson of Jennifer’s Kitchen, Art and AJ’s on the Green; Mood Wines, Dan George at Canyon Pacific Insurance; La Quinta Arts Foundation; Rabobank; CV Brewery; Palm Springs Sun Up Rotary; Indian Wells Rotary; Bruce Feagle and Jeff Pluth.

Special thanks to Restaurant Week staff and promoters Kim and Michael Crandall, Wagstaff Worldwide; Kristy Kneiding of K2 Marketing Solutions; and the local media: Coachella Valley Weekly’s Tracy Dietlin and Phillip Lacombe; The Desert Sun’s Lynn Lieu and Pam Bieri; KMIR-TV; R&R Broadcasting; CBS Local 2’s Joshua Jenkins and Patrick Evans.

ShareKitchen is a non-profit organization built on the simple philosophy of sharing. For more information visit www.ShareKitchen.org or call 760.459.4259.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pablo Casals was one of the greatest cello players who ever lived.

Among his early inspirations was the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Casals discovered Bach’s six cello suites when he was 13 years old, and played them every day for the next 13 years.

Have you ever done something similar, Gemini?

Devoted yourself to a pleasurable discipline on a regular basis for a long time? I invite you to try it.

The coming months will be an excellent time to seek mastery through a diligent attention to the details.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I know that I am not a category,” said philosopher Buckminster Fuller. “I am not a thing -- a noun. I seem to be a verb, an evolutionary process.” Philosopher Norman O. Brown had a similar experience. “The human body is not a thing or substance, but a continuous creation,” he mused. “It is an energy system which is never a complete structure; never static; is in perpetual inner self-construction and self-destruction.” Now is an excellent time to imagine yourself in these terms, Cancerian.

You’re not a finished product, and never will be!

Celebrate your fluidity, your changeableness, your instinctual urge to reinvent yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Renowned 20th-century theologian Karl Barth worked on his book Church Dogmatics for 36 years. It was more than 9,000 pages long and contained over six million words.

And yet it was incomplete. He had more to say, and wanted to keep going. What’s your biggest undone project, Leo? The coming months will be a good time to concentrate on bringing it to a climax.

Ideally, you will do so with a flourish, embracing the challenge of creating an artful ending with the same liveliness you had at the beginning of the process. But even if you have to culminate your work in a plodding, prosaic way, do it! Your next big project will be revealed within weeks after you’ve tied up the last loose end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Susannah Cibber was a popular 18th-century English contralto whose singing was expressive and moving. On one occasion, she performed Handel’s Messiah with such verve that an influential priest responded by making an extravagant guarantee. He told her that as a result of her glorious singing, any sins she had committed or would commit were forever forgiven. I’d like to see you perpetrate an equivalent amazement, Virgo: a good or beautiful or soulful deed that wins you a flood of enduring slack. The cosmic omens suggest that such an achievement is quite possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Johnny Appleseed was a 19th-century folk hero renowned for planting apple trees in vast areas of rural America.

During the 70 years this famous Libra was alive, he never got married. He believed that if he remained unwed during his time on earth, he would be blessed with two spirit-wives in the after-life. Have you ever done something like that yourself, Libra?

Is there an adventure you’ve denied yourself in the here and now because you think that’s the only way you can get some bigger, better adventure at a later date? If so, now would be an excellent time to adjust your attitude.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “It is kind of fun to do the impossible,” said Walt Disney, a pioneer animator whose cartoon innovations were remarkable. Judging from your current astrological omens, I think you Scorpios have every right to adopt his battle cry as your mantra.

You’ve got an appointment with the frontier.

You’re primed to perform experiments at the edge of your understanding. Great mysteries will be tempting you to come closer and lost secrets will be teasing you with juicy clues. As you explore and tinker with the unknown, you might also want to meditate on the graffiti I saw scrawled on a mirror in a public restroom: “Only those who attempt the absurd can achieve the impossible.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Astronauts on lunar expeditions have orbited the moon and seen its entire surface. But the rest of us have never seen more than 59 percent of it. As the moon

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revolves around the Earth, it always keeps one side turned away from our view. Isn’t that amazing and eerie? The second most important heavenly body, which is such a constant and intimate factor in our lives, is half-hidden. I’d like to propose that there is an analogous phenomenon in your inner world, Sagittarius: a part of you that forever conceals some of its true nature. But I’m pretty sure you will soon be offered an unprecedented chance to explore that mysterious realm.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Anglo-Irish novelist Laurence Sterne married his wife Elizabeth in 1741. Twenty-five years later he fell in love with another woman, Eliza. In composing love letters to his new infatuation, he lifted some of the same romantic passages he had originally written to Elizabeth when he was courting her. Try hard not to do anything remotely resembling that, Capricorn. Give your intimate allies your freshest stuff. Treat them as the unique creatures they are.

Resist the temptation to use shticks that worked to create closeness in the past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s important that you not punish yourself or allow yourself to be punished for the sins that other people have committed. It’s also crucial that you not think nasty thoughts about yourself or put yourself in the presence of anyone who’s prone to thinking nasty thoughts about you. Self-doubt and selfcriticism may be healthy for you to entertain about ten days from now, and at that time you will probably benefit from receiving compassionate critique from others, too. But for the moment, please put the emphasis on self-protection and self-nurturing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): For over three decades, a man in Assam, India has worked to build a forest. When Jadav “Molai” Payeng started planting and tending seeds at the age of 16, the sandbars bordering the Brahmaputra River were barren. Today, almost entirely thanks to him, they’re covered with a 1,360-acre forest that harbors deer, birds, tigers, rhinos, and elephants.

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you could launch a comparable project in the next 12 months, Pisces -- a labor of love that will require your persistent creativity and provide you with sanctuary for a long time.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Maybe you’ve seen that meme circulating on the Internet: “My desire to be well-informed is at odds with my desire to remain sane.” If you feel that way now -- and I suspect you might soon if you don’t already -- you have cosmic permission, at least for a while, to emphasize sanity over being well-informed. Lose track of what Kim Jong-un and Kim Kardashian are up to, ignore the statements of every jerk on the planet, and maybe even go AWOL from the flood of data that relentlessly pours toward you.

Instead, pay attention to every little thing your body has to tell you. Remember and marvel at your nightly dreams. Go slow. Lay low. Be soft.

Have fun with unspectacular influences that make you feel at home in the world.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I expect you will be called on to move fluidly between opposing camps or competing interests or different realities. Maybe you’ll volunteer to serve as an arbiter between the crabby good guys and the righteous bad guys.

Perhaps you’ll try to decode one friend’s quirky behavior so that another friend can understand it. You might have to interpret my horoscopes for people who think astrology is bunk. You may even have to be a mediator between your own heart and head, or explain the motivations of your past self to your future self. You can’t be perfect, of course. There will be details lost in translation.

But if you’re as patient as a saint and as tricky as a crow, you’ll succeed.

Homework: It’s a shame so many of us try to motivate ourselves through abusive self-criticism.

Are you guilty of this sin? How so? What will you do to change? Write Freewillastrology.com.

Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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The Honest Truth R

ecently I was the guest speaker at an American Business Women’s Association meeting.

My presentation was entitled, “Musings from a Bag Lady.” Attendees were given a bag of objects. Each item in the bag represented a life lesson featured in my talk. For example, one object was a straight pin relating to my advice about straight talk, stressing the importance of honesty.

I enjoyed creating the bags and working on my positive strategy musings. Initially I viewed the project as another fun speaking presentation. The saying is “you teach what you need to learn.” It’s funny how that works. As I scripted each the straight talk muse, I did some soul searching.

Did I sometimes tell little white lies?

Answer…yes. Is this behavior a method to protect others from bruised egos? Or do I sometimes omit the truth to avoid conflict?

Answer…yes. Upon reflecting on the lesson I was about to teach, I vowed to be more cognizant of “walking my talk” and staying true to honesty values.

Often many of us would rather withhold our truth rather than clash with others and deal with conflicting viewpoints. Granted, it is so much easier to vent-off our frustrations to a third party. The problem with that

strategy is nothing gets resolved.

How should we deal with sticky situations? Let’s say a co-worker steamrolls you at a meeting by using aggressive behavior tactics. While you are talking she disagrees, impatiently talks over you forcing her point and gaining buy-in from the group.

You are left silently fuming considering your options. You can thank her for her input and clearly restate your position. She was convincing so you may have lost that battle, but you need not suffer further damage to your self-esteem.

The fact is people respect honesty. To resolve a situation like this you must take action and speak your truth. I recommend initiating a 24-hour cooling-off period, and then calling her to schedule a meeting over coffee. Be calm, open and forthright as you explain how her behavior was offensive.

My guess is she may act surprised that she upset you. She might be acting in sincerity, or purely acting. It doesn’t matter.

You succeeded in delivering the message regarding her unprofessional behavior.

Trust me, if you were very clear, she got the message and will verbally or silently respect you for calling her out.

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Mind, body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

Patience Is A Virtue I

n our accelerated society patience is a newfound art. The proverbial phrase, “Patience is a Virtue,” dates back to the fifth century according to Wikipedia. Our daily interactions with others can provoke our patience. Have you attempted to meet an appointment across town and find you are stopped at every red light? Each of us has been in this predicament. You find yourself yelling at the lights. Quite silly when you put some thought to the scenario.

Dictionary.com defines patience: the quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.

The definition suggests we fill some big shoes. Submitting to patience in every endeavor can be challenging. Patience is an art form. It is also something that can be developed. Are you practicing patience?

Each event is circumstantial. While you may be composed in one arena of your life other situations or relationships typically require more diligence. Conducting yourself with authentic patience in all activities may be a daunting and tedious task. Two separate thoughts came to mind. First, each of us

needs forbearance. Yet, I began to ponder and concluded with my second thought, what if we approached all of our actions with genuine patience? Wouldn’t this render life more harmonious? I deduced the answer is, yes.

Virtually every relationship and each action requires patience. Hence we attempt what we do and say with calmness. One can admit this is challenging. If you can learn to manage what triggers your blood to boil and why, you can begin practicing better control. How can one develop greater patience in their life?

Pause in the moment and stop wrestling with yourself. It is likely another person’s actions are a catalyst to you restlessness.

The only person tortured is you. The other person (unless you express yourself) has no idea of your stress level. Release the clinched jaw and breathe.

Are you continuously combating impatience with a particular person?

Meet and discuss your relationship. The other party may feel exactly as you do.

Demonstrate your patience by not engaging in a heated discussion. Meditate or pray prior to meeting.

It is possible you enjoy living on the edge and your impatience provides an adrenaline rush. This may sound ridiculous but true.

You enjoy the fight and challenge life has to offer. Yet, think about the unnecessary stress you are creating in your body. Stress is a silent killer. Does this sound like you?

Gain control of your life. Relax. Strive to create your own harmony and liberate yourself of your personal drama.

Finding patience in our lives is a lifelong pursuit. Soften, settle, and breathe.

Bronwyn Ison, Owner of Evolve Yoga. www.e-volveyoga.com (760)564-YOGA

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DIGESTION: THE REAL FACTS-Part I

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any do not think about their digestion until they start having problems with it. Digestive problems can not only be uncomfortable, but will develop into more health hazards if not addressed.

Most of the cells in our body replace themselves every 1-10 months or so, but the gut cells are replaced every 4 days!

Long story short; if our body does not get the supplies it needs to repair and rebuild, the cells eventually degrade until disease appears. Especially for the gut.

In our mouth, the enzymes in saliva start breaking down carbohydrates and sugars before it goes to the stomach. Hydrochloric acid, (HCL), in our stomach not only further breaks down the bonds of protein and fiber so nutrition can be extracted, it kills parasites, unfriendly bacteria and fungus!

Once food leaves the stomach, the pH turns alkaline so nutrients can be absorbed down the long 23 feet of your small intestine, where nutrients absorb into the blood stream and are delivered to all our cells.

Probiotics, (friendly bacteria) take care of any bad bacteria that may have survived the stomach acid (most don’t survive if we have enough HCL).

The colon absorbs excess water and most of the minerals, while probiotics convert whatever is left into nutrients, then

what’s left is sent out as waist. Did you know there are 500 different species of friendly bacteria? They are so plentiful in a healthy gut, they weigh about 7 lbs!

Unfortunately many of us don’t have enough probiotics or HCL. Then, not only is our food not broken down for assimilation, but there is no acid to kill unfriendly invaders we may eat, and the friendly bacteria are out- numbered and can’t destroy the unfriendly bacteria, yeast and fungus.

Signs of HCL deficiency are a decreased taste for meat, burping, passing gas, (especially foul smelling gas which is methane produced from the food fermenting. 99% of acid indigestion or heartburn is not from the excess acid in your stomach, but from the food rotting and producing foreign acids that cause all the problems arising from poor digestion.

Antacids only stop the little acid your body has to digest food so they only make the problem worse! A few side effects out of many are, mood swings, bone pain, (the body needs acid to digest calcium), and increased infections (invaders enter the system as they are not eliminated in the gut).

In part II of digestion, we’ll discuss solutions and what you can do to create a healthy gut!

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