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•FREE and open to the public •Professional orchestra conducted by Valery Ryvkin •Emerging young opera stars •Reserved covered seating and VIP areas •Food, beer and wine sales •Art and vendor booths www.PalmSpringsOperaGuild.org 760-325-6107

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Steel Magnolias

at the Palm Canyon Theatre

by Lola Rossi-Meza The Coachella Valley is filled with many choices of entertainment, so I ask, when was the last time you enjoyed live theatre?

We are fortunate to have a very inspiring play at the Palm Canyon theatre, “Steel Magnolias” by Robert Harling. The engagement is this weekend only at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. Tickets are $25 and available by calling (760) 323-5123, at the door or online at PalmCanyonTheatre.org.

The show is directed by Steve Fisher with lighting design by Phil Murphy, scenic design

by J.W. Layne and costumes by Se Layne.

“Steel Magnolias” is starring Judith Chapman (from The Young and the Restless) as M’Lynn, along with local celebrities Joey English as Ouiser and VJ Hume as Clairee.

Also featured in the show are Denise Strand as Truvy, Heidi Harper as Annelle and Terra Marine as Shelby.

Set in Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in Chinquapin, Louisiana, “Steel Magnolias” illustrates how the lives of six distinctly different women

interweave through the unending cycle of birth, marriage and death.

For those who know Joey English, the thought of her playing the role as Ouiser, a grouchy, two-time widow, who always looks

By Rachel Montoya

DJ-Athon Music is an important part of our daily lives. We have all grown up listening to music on the radio and many of us were fortunate enough to participate in music classes in school. However, in recent years, many musical programs in the public schools have been cut back or discontinued completely, leaving it up to us to do fundraising events to bring them back.

That’s where Music Matters comes in.

This Friday, March 30, at the Westfield Shopping Center, there will be an allday event to raise money for the music programs in the PSUSD. The event will have DJ’s of all ages and musical styles spinning tunes from Noon to 10pm. There will be dancing, food vendors, games, a henna tattoo artist and other fun activities for the whole family. The admission is only $5 and if you get there before 3:00 you will get a free ticket to enter the drawing to win a free ticket to Coachella Festival.

They will give away a ticket for week one

at the negative side of life, one might not be able to picture it. But then again, that is what makes her such a talented actress. “I continue to page 4

Music Matters

and another ticket for week two. If you arrive after 3pm, don’t worry, you can still purchase a ticket to enter the drawing for only $5.

The best part of all of this fun is that 50% of the proceeds are going to a worthy cause; The Pinnacle Fund, which puts arts and technology back into PSUSD. This includes schools in Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Thousand Palms.

The event was put together by Craig Michaels who has been a local mobile DJ for over 25 years. About 8 months ago Michaels started the Coachella Valley DJ Association, which now has about 18 members, who meet monthly at local bars or restaurants. “I wanted to bring everybody together so we can elevate the level of professionalism of the DJ’s here in town,” said Michaels. “As a result some of the guys have been able to help each other get more work.”

Michaels goes on to say that one of the

reasons he started the group was so they could do charity events to give back to the community. “Dynamic Dave suggested we do a DJ-Athon and that’s how this event came to be.”

Michaels saw the Pinnacle Fund online and liked that they had a music program and of course they were happy to be on the receiving end as well. Then Westfield Shopping Center came on board as they like to be involved in community driven events, so they sponsored the location, which is downstairs center of the mall in continue to page 11

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enjoy playing odd characters,” English said with a smile and whispered, “Plus, I’m doing it without eyelashes.”

She was very proud to say she “discovered” Terra Marine at the after cast party from “Sordid Lives.” Marine graduated with a degree in Theatre and spoke to English, who put her in touch with Se Layne.

Marine auditioned for Annelle, but they wanted her to play Shelby.

Also involved in this production is English’s grand-daughter, Shelbey Mae, who is the “unofficial” production assistant to director Steve Fisher, who directed Mae when she starred in Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of “Annie.”

“The interesting thing is there are no men in the stage play, it all takes place in one place, the beauty shop. It talks about a lot of things that happen in the South, that are universal, like “Sordid Lives” in that sense. There’s a lot of values that go on in

the South and women bond strong and they don’t cry in public, and this play talks about that.”

The interaction of the characters is very emotional. It brings lots of laughter and many tears. “It’s really a tear jerker, but then it comes right back out with the steel magnolia Southern grit.”

Judith Chapman is back in town after her triumphant “Vivian” and is being called the Master Thespian. “Judith is commuting from LA just to do this with us. She is phenomenal as M’Lynn. We try to do something together every year.”

Thanks to the Layne Family and the City of Palm Springs, we have a wonderful theatre with top notch actors, directors, set and costume designers. They are currently in rehearsal for their production of Brigadoon opening on Friday, April 13.

Girls, Girls, Girls

with Haddon Libby

With two separate promoters of The Dinah Shore Weekend having been in direct competition for the past six years, there has been a certain amount of confusion. In the early days, the event was a joint venture between Mariah Hanson, who pioneered the first Dinah Shore Weekend before joining forces with the duo Sandy Sachs and Dr. Robin Gans (promoters of Girl Bar). But in 2005, the partnership dissolved and the power promoters parted ways, each continuing the Dinah legacy with two separate visions of what the event should grow to become.

Since the split, the spirit of competition has stepped up the famed weekend to a spectacular world-class plateau. But for Hanson the rivalry translated into one thing: the fact that “competition inspires perfection.”

Girl Bar Dinah, run by Sandy Sachs and Dr. Robin Gans, is now leaving Palm Springs to produce a Dinah-like version in Las Vegas called Girl Bar Dinah Shore Week Las Vegas.

“I wish Girl Bar & Truck Stop much luck in Las Vegas. I think starting something new in a new location is a good move for them.

However, while you can move a business to another city, I don’t believe you can move the Dinah Shore Weekend out of Palm Springs.

The Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend has always and always will take place in Palm Springs - it’s been the tradition for more than 22 years! The Dinah is to Palm Springs what Sundance is to Park City.” - Mariah Hanson, creator & producer of Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend (www.TheDinah.com) You can be guaranteed that Club Skirts will not disappoint with all of the non-stop action, the house-packed crazy wild Pool Parties, the sexiest Go-Go dancers, the best DJs, the spectacular entertainment, the celebrities, plus the hottest girls in the world, The Dinah has enough to make any girls’ head spin!

The world’s largest girl party/music festival will turn Palm Springs into the ultimate entertainment hub delivering a spectacular slate of legendary headliners, rising pop stars, and lesbian TV celebrities.

Emceed by E!’ “Chelsea Lately” writer & roundtable guest-host, Fortune Feimster,

The Dinah 2012 will be rocked with special performances from headliners Nina Sky, Grammy-Award Winning Music Legend Chaka Khan; Dance Divas Wynter Gordon (“Dirty Talk” w David Guetta), Cece Peniston (“Finally”) and Pussycat Doll Jessica Sutta (“Show Me”); music’s new “it” girls Dev (“In The Dark”) & Neon Hitch (“Love U Betta”), and up-and-coming pop talents Rye Rye, Meital and Porcelain Black.

Want more? How about the Charlie’s Angels of comedy: veteran comic Suzanne Westenhoefer, stand-up’s fastest breakthrough rising stars Jessica Kirson (Celebrity Apprentice and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno) and Karen Williams? Or America’s most beloved, iconic television actress, Meredith Baxter, up close & personal in an exclusive intimate Q&A session?

A Dinah’mite line-up of A-listers galore also including some of the LGBT communiyt’s favorite lesbian celebrities on Primetime nonscripted reality & game series such as Whitney Mixter, Romi Klinger, Rose Garcia, Kelsey Grace Chavarria, Rachel Rodriguez, Francine Beppu and Sara Bettencourt from Season 2 of The Real L Word, as well as America’s Next Top Model Cycle 5’s very own jaw-dropping Kim Stolz.

Ladies get ready for the ultimate MUSTSEE, MUST-EXPERIENCE Dinah EVER! A girl-given phenomenon, you just have to do it!

How can you find out the financial health of your bank? Two publicly available rating systems help the consumer in this area: Bauer Financial with its a seven-tier rating system, and; Bankrate.com with its fivetier rating system. As the latest available information is for September, 2010, I will use those ratings to force rank our local establishments.

Why should you care about your bank’s health?

If you keep less than $250,000 per person in your accounts at a bank, you really don’t need to worry from a deposit account standpoint. If your bank was sold or failed, service levels might change for the better or worse but that is about it - your money is safe. Where things get trickier is when you have a loan outstanding or some

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unique piece of business. This is of greatest concern to small businesses and borrowers without the financial strength to easily move their business to a competitor bank.

If you fall into one of these categories, you need to be particularly aware of your bank’s health. Additionally, if your bank is weak, their is a reasonable chance that they have government regulators sitting in the back room or in some remote office looking at everything your bank does with a fine tooth comb - not the best environment from which to run a bank.

So what is the financial condition of the banks doing business locally? I have converted their indexes into combined scores similar to the type of grading systems most of us had in grade school: Bank Report Card at 9/30/2011:

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GRADING COACHELLA VALLEY BANKS?

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Grade! Institution A! A! A! A-!

A-!

Charles Schwab!

PaciÞc Premier Bank (1) Union Bank of California Chase Manhattan Ally Bank

B+!

B+!

B+!

B+!

B+!

B+ !

First Bank, Colorado US Bank (2) California Bank & Trust (3) First Foundation Bank (4) Citibank OneWest Bank (5)

B! B! B-!

B-!

First California Bank PaciÞc Western Bank (6) American West Bank (7) Wells Fargo Bank

C+!

C+!

C+!

C! C!

Provident Savings BBVA/Compass (8) Rabobank (9) Bank of America (10) Bank of Southern California

C-!

D+!

F! F!

MetLife Bank Desert Commercial Bank (11) El Paseo Bank (12) Palm Desert NB (13)

N/R!

First Republic Bank (14)

Explanation of Terms Used: Like a student in school, you want your bank to have a ÒBÓ rating or higher. Banks getting a ÒCÓ rating are of ÒadequateÓ Þnancial health although exhibiting some areas of weakness. Banks with ÒDÓ grades typically need to merge with another bank or raise capital as it is tough to compete with the stronger banks. Banks getting a failing mark are of the lowest Þnancial health in the industry where regulatory authorities signiÞcantly restrict the operation of the bank until the serious problems warranting this grading level are resolved. This typically relates to high levels of loan problems and insufÞcient capital to resolve those problems.

Notes: 1) Bought Canyon NB from FDIC 2) Down from ÔAÕ rated 3) Up from ÔCÕ rated 4) Purchased Desert Commercial 5) Down from ÔAÕ rated 6) Up from ÔCÕ rated 7) Bought Sunrise Bank 8) Owned by BBVA, Spain 9) Owned by Dutch Rabobank 10)Under FDIC Memo of Understanding 11)Under FDIC Orders 12)Under FDIC Orders 13)Under FDIC Orders 14)Not rated

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PET PLACE

Don’t Be

by Janet McAfee

HAYDEN, A SYMBOL FOR RESCUE DOGS

dog. Signature petitions were delivered to Governor Brown’s office.

On March 13, the Assembly Subcommittee voted unanimously NOT to repeal any part of the current shelter animal protections. The first round is a victory for the animals, but the issue is far from settled. In April, our Senate Budget Committee takes up the Hayden Act for further review. More phone calls and letters will be needed.

Meanwhile, a small dog named Hayden brings blessings and happiness to his new owners. From “doggie death row” to a

Hayden, an adorable Loving All Animals’ rescue dog , was officially adopted

by Wesley and Bonnie Sartain of Palm Desert on March 13, 2012. On that same date in Sacramento the California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee voted on the fate of the Hayden Act . This law which protects California’s shelter animals requires some minimal vet care, record keeping including lost & found postings . Governor Brown proposes a repeal of critical sections of the Act as part of his yearly budget.

Hayden, a small 2 year old Maltese Silky terrier mix, was rescued from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus just hours before he was to be euthanized. The county’s rescue coordinator contacted Loving All Animals late one afternoon about the dog’s plight. She emailed a photo of him staring through the bars of his shelter kennel. He was labeled fearful by the shelter staff and placed in the back quarantine area . Hayden was never seen by the public and was available for adoption only to approved rescue organizations. In the shelter environment, the little dog was afraid when the county staff tried to give him his vaccinations. Like most humans, Hayden didn’t like getting shots and

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squirmed in resistance. In an overcrowded and understaffed shelters, dogs like Hayden don’t have much of a future. But after leaving the shelter, Hayden showed no fear and gratefully kissed his rescuer . He proved to be a charming, handsome dog who loves his humans and fellow canines.

If the Hayden Act is repealed, California shelters will not be required to hold an animal beyond a 72 hour period for an owner to reclaim. This means dogs like Hayden will not be available to rescue groups in many California counties.

This means your pet could go missing on a Saturday in a city where the shelter is closed on Sunday and Monday, only to have it euthanized on Tuesday before you can find the public shelter. Fortunately, our Riverside County Department of Animal Services administration is committed to keeping the Hayden requirements without a mandate.

However, it will be a different story in many parts of our state, especially the poorer counties such as Kern, San Bernardino, Imperial, etc.

California animal lovers made phone calls to their representatives and rallied at the Capitol. Sutter’s Friends was started on Facebook, referencing the Governor’s

new life as a pampered prince in his palace, Hayden is now a symbol for the fight to protect California shelter animals. His new pet parents report Hayden is the perfect dog, blissfully snuggling with them every evening and happily dining with them at outdoor cafes. Hayden is almost identical in both temperament and appearance to the Sartain’s deceased dog, Ace. They were amazed that Hayden joined their household as though he’d been there forever. Rescue dogs like Hayden deserve a second chance!

Trivia Twister What is Bruce Springsteen leaning against on the cover of BORN TO RUN? (A) A parking meter (B) Clarence Clemons (C) A Jersey cop (D) A Jukebox

What was the name of Dylan’s BACKING BAND on his legendary 1966 tour?

(A) The Band (B) The Byrds (C) The Hawks (D) The Mike Bloomfield Blues Projec

CLUELESS IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P.

For those on-the-go and hot-to-trot around the Coachella Valley this is your go-to-source for what’s happening hereabouts this week and onward. Whatever your pleasure in local events, golf, galas, celebrations, benefits, fundraisers, auditions and entertainment, mark your calendars! Choose from crowdpleasing music from strike-up-the-band, jazz, pop and rock (The Beach Boys!) and more intimate tuneful treasures, thought-provoking and laugh-a-minute theatre, or savvy, sexy cabaret performances. Enjoy dancing cheekto-cheek or twirl En Pointe. Meet young designer fashionistas and experienced published authors at galleries and museums.

Take the kids’ to summer camp! Bring a carrot to the Easter Bunny! And food, glorious food, is everywhere!

• Thursday, March 29, 5 – 9 pm, Nino Fontana Benefit Concert, Indian Canyons North Clubhouse,760-325-2323. Nino’s a guy who’s a real musical mensch according to his pals, an eclectic posse of musicians including Mike Costley, Pat Rizzo, Mikael Healey, Nick D’Egidio, Darci Daniels, Rebecca Clark, Anna Rose, the Jackson Garrett Band, plus other local stars that will sit in and jam this evening (or anywhere) with little encouragement and to much applause for the cause. The reason?

Nino Fontana, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-tasking guru on guitar, piano, xylophone known as a killer percussionist, is recuperating from surgery that removed both kidneys making him unavailable for work. (Until he hears this group, then watch out!) CBS-TV2 Head Meteorologist Patrick Evans serves as head wrangler MC. Nino, a regular at Melvyn’s at the Ingleside Inn, is touted by owner Mel Haber as one of the musical greats in our valley. He asks that we give the guy a hand, and tonight’s the night for it! Tickets are available at the door for $30 and include unlimited champagne. An à la carte menu and no-host full bar will tempt and sate the hungry the entire evening. We’ve been in the company of these world-class musicians and suffice to say, the event may go on until the wee hours. All proceeds will benefit the fund.

• Thursday, March 29, Doors open at 6:30 pm, “For the Record” Live Cabaret, Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 East Palm Canyon Dr., 760325-9900. Grab a pal, or find a new one at the Commune for the live, exciting Baz Luhrman Edition under the stars featuring the cast of Show at Barre, out from Los Angeles to bring alive the seductive, provocative and sassy music from the films of Baz Luhrmann. Here’s

the format and its genesis: A 360-degree live interactive performance which they call an intimate fusion of theater, community and supper club that was first created in Los Feliz. It’s a pip! Other shows in the “For the Record” series have showcased the soundtracks of directors Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction), Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood), John Hughes (Breakfast Club ) and those fabulous boys of Fargo, the Coen brothers, namely Joel and Ethan . The show is 21+. Staying at the Ace Hotel? Ask about 15% off your stay, two free tickets and a “Feel Good Spa Treatment.” Admission, $20.

For more information, www.acehotel.com/ record.

• Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, 7:00 pm, renowned playwright Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers” presented by Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, City of Twentynine Palms, right around the corner from Barr Lumber!

Or enjoy the matinee on Saturday at 2:30 pm. Any New York play by Neil Simon is A-Ok by us for credibility of place (Yonkers!), time (1942), and a night of laughs that received rave reviews on the great White Way of Broadway (New York) when first produced in 1991. Here’s the scoop: There’s a Candy Shop lodged below Grandma’s apartment in, you guessed it, the highly populated Hudson River town of Yonkers. Director Rebecca Havely has updated and expanded the stage setting to bring the voice-overs to life, literally. The light-hearted comedy with welldrawn characters include Grandma Kurnitz, 35-year old mentally-challenged Bella and her secret romance, two young grandsons, and Grandma’s brother Louis, a small-time hood. “Lost in Yonkers has been found to be “must see” show by desert locals. Go to www.theatre.org, or call Theatre 29 box office at 760-361-4151. Ticket prices are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, $8 for students.

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prices for tickets. And this event is free!

Generous sponsors include Just Fabulous, Jensen’s Event Catering, Kaiser Restaurant Group and the Annenberg Theatre Council.

Don’t miss this opportunity to rub shoulders with two stars. Better yet, just shake hands and get an autograph.

• Sunday-Monday, April 1-2, Indian Ridge Country Club joins forces with the Desert Cancer Foundation for the 18th time for 18 holes of golf and a excellent cause: “A Round For Life” dinner gala and golf tournament to raise funds and awareness for the non-profit whose goal is consigning the dread disease to a permanent sand-trap is exclusively C.V. local by design. The twoday event features baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench and renowned actor John Callahan (“All My Children”), both teeing up

for the golf round (and doing well, we hope), as well as participating in the added duty of the Key Note address (Bench) and MC and live auction auctioneer (Callahan). Here’s the ticket: On Sunday, the silent auction, live auction, will begin at 5:30 pm. On Monday, golf registration and breakfast starts at 6:30 am, shot-gun start at 8:30 am, awards luncheon at 12:30 pm. This event over the years has provided over $3.63 million to the Desert Cancer Foundation’s vital services, many at a reduced cost for locals due to collaboration with the local medical community of hospitals and doctors. The Indian Ridge Country Club golf course members are underwriting all of the cost, ensuring that 100% of the proceeds raised continue to page 6

• Saturday, March 31, Meet comedienne/ singer/actress Kaye Ballard (TV’s Mothersin-Law) and musician/poet/composer Rod McKuen (Oscar and Pulitzer nominee), Saturday, March 31, 3-6 pm, Corridor Shops, North Palm Canyon, Palm Springs, at a book signing and CD signing for the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Annenberg Theatre Council (ATC) membership drive in support of theatre events. It’s a meet-and-greet bonanza! You’ll get a chance to talk with Ballard and McKuen as they sign their books and CD’s, enjoy refreshments and sign up to join the ATC for half price, which means first notification of productions (the Cabaret 88 series always sells out), as well as reduced March 29 to April 4, 2012

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go to the foundation. That’s a hole in one for the Coachella Valley! Per Person ticket prices are $350 for golf, $175 for dinner. For tickets, call the Desert Cancer Foundation, 760-773-6554.

• Monday, April 2, 13 Annual L’Affaire Francaise fundraiser presented by Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), Palm Springs Chapter, at Wally’s Desert Turtle, 71-775 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage.

Reception, 6 pm. Seated dinner, 7 pm. Now to the delicious menu for the evening: The celebration of the late “queen of French cuisine” Julia Child’s 100th birthday will be joyously consumed with a six-course Escoffier dinner prepared to perfection by Chef Pascal Lallemand, paired with wines from Gerard Bertrand in the Languedoc region of France. One of the first women to stand with the men at the famed Cordon bleu cooking school in Paris, Child succeeded in simplifying the complex recipes of Auguste Escoffier for American kitchens. Her book Mastering the Art of French Cooking and TV series The French Chef are iconic. To top off the successful soufflé, Child was the first woman inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame, which was followed in the year 2000, after 40-year career by France presenting her with the country’s Legion d’Honneur.

LDEI is a global organization of executive women involved in the fields of food, beverage and hospitality. Each chapter awards scholarships and mentors young women recipients.

They promote community health and environmental awareness, enhance use of locally grown food, and support organic gardening programs at several local high schools.

Proceeds from fundraising go to LDEI’s Thelma Pressman Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Green Table Initiatives. Raffle, silent auction included. Dinner is $125 per person. Reservations, 760-534-3172. Bon appétit! th

• Wednesday, April 4, the nationally respected and locally prized Valerie Mahabir’s Studio of Dance will hold scholarship auditions for the Desert Youth Ballet, 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm. Arabesque to pirouette, ballet is handsdown one of the most beautiful expressions of personal and cooperative art. If you, or a child you know has a passion for classic dance, or a dream of a career on the stage as a dancer in one of its many variations and want to enhance your performance and your skills, develop self-confidence, promote a life-long interest in the arts and find an outlet for creative expression, warm up!

Then kick-start a fantasy or career through this local non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to inspiring both boys and girls with professional training and performance experience. Scholarships are available for students, 5 years of age, or older, who have a financial need. Attendance is limited for auditions and pre-registration is required.

For more information and reservations, call Brett at the Valerie Mahabir Academy of Ballet, 760-341-0122. Jeté for Joy! • Wednesday, April 4, 6 – 9pm, meet the author Mayhew Preston Reese, a pseudonym for Robert Cullison, who will be at an art reception held in his honor by the Nicole Barosi Gallery, Backstreet Art District, 2680 S. Cherokee Way, Palm springs. Reese/

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Cullison wrote, illustrated and rhymed “A Gothic Fable---The Tales of Beverly Rose.”

Each story “addresses psychological issues by deeply weaving them into fantastical metaphor” according to the author. Wow! We’re intrigued before we’ve even turned a page. Having worked on the book for nearly 20 years, it’s obvious this author has the patience of Job! He makes every book by hand. “I believe books are an art form and binding them by hand gives each one its own personality.” Meant to be read to children by an adult, the exquisite book is set during the Victorian Era and tells the gothic literature genre tale of Beverly Rose and her journey as she navigates her way through life’s threats, distractions and temptations.

For gift-ophiles, there will be a selection of art prints, cards and special edition dolls created by Cullison for the release of his book.

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday, April 6, 7, 8, 10 am – 5:30 pm, The Indian Wells Arts Festival , Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Washington Street and Miles Avenue, between HWY 111 and Fred Waring Drive in Indian Wells. This event is tagged: Where Art Is Happening!

Yes, it’s a happening, a circus, a fair, a picnic, a festival, a carnival, an extravaganza, a judged exhibit where a gathering of over 200 artists unveil hundreds of exclusive, unique, one of a kind art works that will kick up your cultural experience, your knowledge and your lifestyle, including your closet. Browse through paintings and drawings, ceramics, glass, photography, sculpture, jewelry, apparel and handcrafted wares---all available for purchase and enjoyment in a beautiful setting with a full day of activity, as well as an education. Enjoy up-close-and-personal exhibits, installations and demonstrations of glass blowing, oil and watercolor techniques, weaving, sculpting and pottery throwing.

Special children’s activities every day.

Make sure you come on Sunday for “Eggs + Champagne in The Garden” brunch menu, available until noon. All weekend, all ages will be entertained from Toddlers on up!

Special exhibits include S.C.R.A.P. Gallery’s “Recycle Bicycle,” “Larger-Than-Life” mural painting and the PSUSD “Community Paint” wall. Festival Hotline, 760-346-0042. Or www.IndianWellsArtsFestival.com • Friday, April 6, 6-9 pm, 7th Annual Meet the Museum Party, where art aficionados are encouraged to renew their membership or join the Palm Springs Art Museum as a newbie, guaranteeing them entry to the hottest party of the art-and-culture season.

The party is entirely underwritten, but is limited to 1000 attendees who like to partyhearty. A sell-out last year, nearly $70,000 was raised to benefit PSAM operations, exhibits and education programs. This museum is not a warehouse for art, it’s a living, breathing, cultural treasure! Be part of it. And here’s the partiers’ payback for the evening: Free valet parking, favorite DJ spinners, edibles and multiple bar stations served up and manned by LULU’s bistro, Tulip Hill winery, pop art photography, and much more. Here’s the ticket for new and renewing memberships: Individual and one entry, $75; Dual membership and two entries, $135. VIP tickets are sold out and there won’t be tickets available for nonmembers. For more information, or to contact the Membership Office, call 760322-4820.

• Saturday, April 7, 9 am - 5 pm, The Living

Desert celebrates Earth Day and Easter Eggs-Travaganza, 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. This event made-to-order for the entire zoo of your very own family!

“We want everyone to come and appreciate this gorgeous weather and celebrate the re-birth of spring with their families among the animals and nature…” said Nyla Patzner, Marketing Manager. It’s going to be a funfilled day with visits from the Easter bunny who will be at home in his very own speciallycreated Easter Garden, free train rides, face painting, jelly bean counting contest, live music, eco-crafts, green vendors, and a whole untamed jungle of delights that will thrill all ages. Kids can make their own Easter baskets from recycled materials, search for sweets during the “Giant” Easter Egg hunt and learn about a variety of animal eggs at the Discovery Center. There will be a special Fault Line Education Center Tour. Bring a recycled bottle, phone, can, and exchange it for a desert plant at the Garden Booth.

Tickets: Adult, $14.25; Children, $7.75. Free ticket s for members. Information, call 760346-5694.

• Saturday, April 7, 10 am - Noon pm, The Desert Recreation District invites families to join an Eggstravaganza near you: Indio Community Center Park, Mecca Community Center Park and Bagdouma Park in Coachella. Get hoppin’ to meet the Easter bunny, enjoy face painting, a hula hoop contest and a children’s craft booth. Simply pick your location, have fun, and it won’t cost you a dime as the district has been organizing and producing special events and, public recreational programs since 1950 as an enrichment and educational services for the family. They operate six community centers, 37 after-school programs, a public golf course, The First Tee of the Coachella Valley and three valley pools. For more information, call 760-396-0257, or go to www.myrecreationdistrict.com.

• Sunday, April 8, 11 am – 3 pm, 17th Annual Easter Sunday Brunch at the Classic Club, 75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert.

This fundraiser brunch has now become an Easter tradition for friends and supporters of the Pegasus Riding Academy for the Handicapped, a place named for the graceful winged horse of Greek Mythology. At the riding academy, children and adults of all ages and all forms of handicaps saddle up to receive medically approved equine therapy while taking a pleasurable, emotionally gratifying ride on a gentle horse. Pegasus President Lori Sarner is the lead instructor and she makes sure all muscles are used and exercised to build strength under the guidance of trained Pegasus volunteers who make the journey fun! Resulting smiles of empowerment on these riders are dazzling.

We’ve seen them! On this Easter Sunday, the event is dedicated to “Jackie Lee Houston, who never met a bunny she did not like!”

Rest assured this day a bunny is a protected species, but the buffet menu features a wealth of tantalizing choices for foodies. Plus there will be both silent and live auctions, and the beloved Pegasus Horse 1-Year Adoption opportunity. ( Awww! Think about adopting “Shorty,” an Appaloosa/Shetland Pony who loves to carry the smallest kids.)

Complimentary valet parking. Lunch, $160 per person. Child lunch, $40. Table(s) of 10 @ $1600 each. For more information, call 760-322-3465, or email aparisgrass@aol. com

ShareKitchen

by Robert Kinsler

Consider this

By Angela Janus

I learned something early on in life the kitchen is where life is shared with family and friends alike. The smells of Thanksgiving, cinnamon and nutmegged cider filling the house with the Spirit of Christmas. The kitchen is a way we make memories with food meant to say ‘I care’.

ShareKitchen is a new way to make these memories together as a community. Offering innovative shared kitchen spaces and a business development center, ShareKichen is providing opportunities to culinary professionals at all stages of their careers. In addition to fostering local start-ups, our kitchens offer a low cost alternative where an out of work chef can house and grow his or her catering business, a product development program where a mother can develop a business plan and build a brand so she can bake cupcakes for resale in local stores and restaurants and a place where a retired school teacher can start the second chapter of life with the support needed to successfully fulfill their dream of owning a restaurant or cafe.

Partnering with SCORE, food industry professionals and many others, ShareKitchen will provide a cost effective way for someone with a passion for food and business to realize their dreams.

As we anticipate our debut here in the Coachella Valley, we encourage you all to visit our website and contact us for more information about how we can help you reach your goals.

ShareKitchen is much more than a fully-equipped and licensed commercial kitchen for rent by the hour. It is a place of growth and learning; creativity and self-realization.

Please visit us online at www.

ShareKitchen.org, “like” us on Facebook at ShareKitchen and follow us on Twitter at ShareKitchenOrg.

While the majority of music fans are well familiar with Adele’s “21” and Bruce Springsteen’s “Wrecking Ball,” there are an endless number of other new albums worthy of downloading or getting on CD. In this column, I highlight a trio of my favorite recent releases from the far-flung corners of the sonic universe.

Artist: Michael and the Lonesome Playboys Album: Last of the Honky Tonks (Blackwater Records) Tell Me More: There are millions of modern-day country music fans who love the celebrated likes of Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts and Kenny Chesney. But there is a small, but growing contingent of Americana fans who have been drawn to the authentic sounds of Michael and the Lonesome Playboys. On the group’s commercial debut, the aptly-titled “Last of the Honky Tonks,” singer-songwriter Michael Ubaldini and company blend the sound and spirit of Merle Haggard, Hank Williams and the Flying Burrito Brothers across the 14-

song disc. From the confessional “Cross Country Ride” and beautiful “Hearts & Flowers” to the rollicking “Shambles” and Delta blues-minded “When a Freight Train Rolls Right Over You,” Ubaldini’s emotive vocals are used in the service of superb material that resonates whether the listener is a bona fide cowboy or simply a city slicker who appreciates great songs.

Artist: Otis Taylor Album: Contraband (Telarc) Tell Me More: An indisputable innovator, singer-songwriter/multiinstrumentalist Otis Taylor’s so-called “trance blues” effortlessly merges Chicago

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Sales Manager Lisa Morgan auditioning for The Voice

Cooking Success

Angela Janus Executive Director

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courtesy of the latest release from the Saw Doctors.

“The Further Adventures of The Saw Doctors” is the latest winning collection from the quintet, which has scored several number one hits in its homeland but remains sadly overlooked in the U.S. On the troupe’s latest album, the infectious opener “Takin’ the Train” and “Friday Town” are rockers that impress with a single listen.

Melancholy is another successful ingredient in the skilled hands of the Saw Doctors, notably on the confessional “Be Yourself,” “As the Light Fades” and “Goodbye Again.”

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blues, psychedelic folk, rock and jazz into something that is completely intoxicating across his latest release “Contraband.” High spots on the 14-track album include the driving “The Devil’s Gonna Lie,” haunting “Look to the Side” and the classic rockmining “Romans Had Their Way.”

Artist: The Saw Doctors Album: The Further Adventures of The Saw Doctors (Shamtown Records) Tell Me More: While American fans of U2, Cranberries and the Chieftains may think they are experts on all musical things Irish, they might want to stretch their appreciation of the Emerald Isle a bit

Club Crawler Editor Philip Lacombe with American Idol’s Haley Reinhart

Hello Coachella Valley Weekly! My name is Craig Michaels and I look forward to giving you the 411 on the Valley’s premiere DJs, promoters, and local happenings. As owner of Musical Affair Entertainment and, president of the Coachella Valley DJ Association I’ll give you a taste of what it’s like to promote and work events. I’ll introduce you to the people who making a buzz in the local night clubs and concert venues.

I’ve been entertaining audiences as a professional DJ for over 25 years on Cruise ships, night clubs and the radio. I first cut my chops on a microphone and learning how to spin records while working as a Cruise director in the late 80’s. After getting my land legs back I graduated from the Academy Of Radio Broadcasting in

Huntington Beach, California, and secured my first job on the air at KCMJ 92.7. Over the next 12 years, I cracked the mic at KDES 104.7 and landed at KPSI Power 100.5 now Mix in Palm Springs. During my radio days I also worked as a DJ at a few night clubs to help pay the bills such as Cecil’s on Sunrise, Zelda’s, and Bananaz.

In addition to radio broadcasting I acquired a television audience as the local weather anchor for NBC affiliate, KMIR TV6 in the late 90s and later worked for KPSP, the CBS affiliate in Palm Springs as an entertainment reporter. Now working full time booking a variety of entertainment and, serving as DJ/MC for various private and public events, life is one big party! I love music and promoting events and hope you’ll join me here each week!

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Valley Rhythms

by Lola Rossi-Meza

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guitar player in the band taught me how to change the strings and tune my guitar.”

Music runs in his family. His mother played piano by ear for the family during the years he was growing up and his younger brother Anthony, an artist, played drums in his bands.

His nephew Brian is a musician, TV producer and artist along with his niece Noel, who sings, writes songs, plays guitar, and now works as an animator for HBO. His son Justin, who is a post-graduate student majoring in Computer Engineering, plays piano and bass guitar. His daughter Arianna sings, plays a little guitar and drums.

In addition to being an accomplished pianist, Meza also plays guitar, bass, harmonica and drums. He is also a composer, arranger and producer with several CDs under his belt. His song, “Dirty Martini” from his latest CD “The New Standard” reached #26 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Charts.

After leaving college, where he majored

ianist and vocalist, Johnny Meza, captivates the crowd with his smooth voice and versatile repertoire at Arnie’s Pub in Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant, 78-164 Avenue 54 in La Quinta every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. (760) 771-4653.

A native of Southern California, Meza knew at a young age that music would always be part of his life. “My uncle, David Yanez, always had the best hi-fi equipment and played jazz records constantly. That exposure gave me a great appreciation for music at an early age.

“My Uncle Charlie played sax, was a band leader and recorded for Capitol Records.

His musical arrangements, as Charles Romo and His Orchestra, were on an album series called “Background Music” in the early 1960s .”

His older brother Jim played trumpet and drums. “My brother would often rehearse in our living room with his friends. That was when I first saw a live band up close. The

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keeps the crowd dancing at Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant in La Quinta

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in Music Composition, Meza moved to San Francisco with the band “Horns, Strings and Things” and played five nights a week in night clubs. The band was also the opening act for many Bay area bands like Tower of Power, Santana, Cold Blood, Malo, Pete and Coke Escovedo and a young Sheila E. In L.A. he played with Stevie Wonder’s backup band Sage. “I got to play a bit with jazz artist George Duke and I did a two-day seminar with Hammond B-3 organ master Jimmy Smith, it was a great experience.” He later moved to Las Vegas where he sang and played piano with the band on Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesar’s Palace.

Moving to the Coachella Valley in 1994, Meza has been busy performing in night

clubs, restaurants, corporate events and country clubs. He’s written, produced and performed over thirty radio and T.V. commercials, picking up five ADDY awards along the way.

He, along with vocalist Lola Rossi-Meza, has performed main stage at the Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines, Jazz on the Green, La Quinta Arts Festival, the Coachella Valley Wine Festival and the Palm Springs Jazz Festival, to name a few. They wrote “Flying With Angels” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Angel View. This song, along with four others, is currently being aired on KHCS Radio 91.7 FM in Palm Springs.

You can contact Mr. Meza at JohnnyMeza963@gmail.com.

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an empty department store. Then Classic Party Rentals jumped in along with R&R Broadcasting Group to help promote the event.

From there it snowballed and Alex Martinez of Extinct Entertainment heard about it on Facebook and contacted Michaels wanting to get involved. “His company works with younger DJ’s , some of who attend Palm Desert High School. So I thought they would round out the line-up,” shared Michaels.

This time around Michaels won’t be spinning any tunes as he will be overseeing the activities to make sure everything runs smoothly. “Maybe I will at the next one,” he says smiling.

“We want to continue doing these events on a regular basis to raise money for other charities too.”

Craig Michaels is the co-owner of Musical Affair Entertainment.

DJ’s interested in joining Coachella Valley DJ Association can contact Michaels at 760-619-3276.

The DJ line-up is as follows: 12:00 DJ Kermie / Floor Filler Entertainment 1:00 DJ Thorn/ Prime Time Productions 2:00 Mark Karlstrom/ Creative Audio Productions 3:00 Kerwin Greenidge & Sherwin John/ DJ Island Rhythms 4:00 Ulises Ruiz/ Main Event Entertainment 5:00 Luis Frausto/ Prime Time DJ’s 6:00 Dynamic Dave 7:00 Chase Martinez/ Chase Martinez Entertainment 8:00 Waylay/ Extinct Entertainment 8:30 Aero Nautics/ Extinct Entertainment 9:00 Take Off/ Extinct Entertainment 9:10 Elementia/ Alex Martinez Extinct Entertainment.

Fun in the Sun Palm Desert Aquatic Center

Temperatures in the desert are getting higher and summer is around the corner. It is time to get fit and ready for the swimsuit season. Our beautiful Coachella Valley has two very special places that can help us get fit and cool off while having a fantastic time.

Last June marked the opening of the Aquatic Center located at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park; a family-friendly water park that offers activities for everyone. If you want to exercise the Aquatic Center has a 50-meter by 25-yard Olympic-sized pool for competition events or lap swimming. Kids will have tons of fun splashing and spraying at the Splash pool which is only a foot deep.

For adults and older kids there is a 25-yard recreation pool filled with lukewarm water that features two 20-foot waterslides. The center offers a unique water experience that is ideal for the whole family.

The Palm Desert Aquatic Center also offers swim lessons and adaptive therapeutic programs for all ages. If you are looking to increase your strength and flexibility and at the same time decrease stress and blood pressure the Aquatic Center’s water aerobics and water sports will be just right for you. Whether you are looking for a place to swim or to relax and have fun, the Aquatic Center is the perfect place to visit and it opens daily. The center competitive pool opens Monday to Friday from 5:30am to 8:00pm, Saturday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The recreation pool opens Monday to Friday from 11:00am to 7:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday until 5:00pm. Aquatic Center/73751 Magnesia Falls Drive/ Palm Desert/ (760)565-7467/ www.pdpool.com

Fun on the Ice at Desert Ice Castle

What an unbelievable week of golf, all the way around….did you even notice? On the crest of this desert’s biggest event and the LPGA’s first major, the Kraft Nabisco at Mission Hills, this past weekend saw some amazing golf and the biggest names on all three tours were there to make a splash.

Well maybe it just took a venue as familiar as Bay Hill Country Club for Tiger Woods to make his long awaited return to the winner’s circle this past Sunday. In

offers skating classes for those who want to learn this magnificent and special way of having fun and staying fit.

If you are looking for something more intimate, the Desert Ice Castle also rents its facility for private events and birthday parties; kids will love an “ice birthday party” with pizza, soft drinks, party decoration, and ice skating. The Desert Ice Castle is open for public skating Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:15pm to 9:30pm, Friday until 11:30pm, Saturday it closes at 12:00am, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:30pm. For the Hockey and skating school schedule feel free to contact them, all the staff is very friendly. This is another reason to not leave the desert this summer, stay and have fun in the sun and on the ice.

Desert Ice Castle/ 68-600 Perez Road/ Cathedral City/ (760)324-0444/ www. deserticecastle.com

However, if you preferred to stay dry and cool at the same time, we are lucky to have the Desert Ice Castle, the coolest place in the desert. The Desert Ice Castle is a National Hockey League regulation-sized ice skating rink; it opened its doors in September of 2011 in Cathedral City. It opens every day throughout the year for recreational skating, hockey, and figure skating. It also

GOLF IN FULL SWING a place Tiger knows like his own backyard, he dominated a world-class field and an improved Bay Hill course complete with devilish Sunday pins to break an almost two-year winless streak and claim this tournament for the sixth (yes, sixth!) time.

This is Tiger’s first win with well-known and respected jock Joe La Cava on the bag.

Joey, as you know has been schlepping hooks for longtime dez-rez Freddie Couples since the early 1980’s but after the President’s Cup, asked Freddie (his best bud) for a professional release and chance of a lifetime to work for Tiger. Sunday was

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by Mike Livingston; Co-Host, The CaddyShack Radio Show

the first of what they both hope will be many victories for the pair as a unit.

Now speaking of Freddie Couples, he was busy doing his own business down at the Mississippi Gulf Classic. When I say doing business I mean dropping a ten-foot putt on eighteen to edge Michael Allen.

His victory at Fallen Oak Country Club was his first on the Champions Tour this year.

As Dibble would say, the “best player in the world” Yani Tseng was doing the usual – winning. This time it was La Costa, California (nice place) and the Kia Classic.

The victory was Yani’s fifteenth as a pro

(she’s twenty-three, folks) and that means she’s halfway to the LPGA Hall of Fame by virtue of their thirty-win criteria……on her way to being the youngest ever. Come see her for yourself this week at the Kraft….. oh, and see the stars of The Caddy Shack, as well……Fore!

Mike Livingston is the Co-Host of The Caddy Shack Radio Show on KNEWS 94.3 FM on Saturday Mornings from 6:00-8:00 a.m.; Additionally, Mike is the Director of Management for Personalized Property Management Company, in Cathedral City.

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251-1991 Hip Hop Show 9pm FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ;760-7777773 Rob Martinez and JB 8-11pm (LR) THE HOMESTEAD; LQ;760-7713331 (PB) THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Whiskey Dick Rebellion and The Deadbeat Daddys 10pm (RR) JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 LE PAON;PD;760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Mischief 9pm (VD) LYONS ENGLISH GRILLE; PS; 760327-1551 MANGO;PS; 760327-7676 MYSTIQUE LOUNGE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 888-MORONGO; 9pm (VD) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-3471522 Karaoke THE NEST;PD;760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) NYPD; PS; 760-778-6973 Live DJ O’LEARY’S; PS; 760-325-4913 Karaoke OVER THE TOP;PS; 760-325-5100 Cover Story 9pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Live Music 8pm (RR) PALM SPRINGS TAVERN; PS; 760832-8920 DJ Richie Rich 9pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-3655956 The Shadow Mountain Band 5pm The Lonely Wild,The Broken Numbers Band and The Janks 8pm PEABODY’S; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-3432115 Penny University 9pm RENAISSANCE PALM; PS; 760322-6100 Art of Sax featuring Sax Man Will Donato & Eddie Reddick 7-10pm (JZ) RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 In The Name of the Dead 10pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760327-8311 Joel Orona at Starlite Lounge 5:30pm The Edge variety duo,sidebar 9:30pm DJ 4play at Starlite Lounge 9:30pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-3403222 Live Entertainment 9pm

SAMMY G’s;PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Live Music 9pm (RR) SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET;LQ;760-777-1601 The P.S. Blues w/ Gil Hansen and Tony Dean 8pm (BL) SPENCER’S;PS; 760-327-3446 (PB) SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Smooth Brothers (BL) (RG) TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760347-9985 T.B.A. 9pm THREESIXTY NORTH;PS; 760327-1773 Darci Daniels & Friends 7:30pm VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-755-5391 DJ Hektik 10pm (VD) VICKY’S OF SANTA FE;IW;760-345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm (PB) VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx 9pm DJ upstairs 9:30pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Stormin Normin 5:30-9pm Tribute Fest w/ Viva Van Halen,Skid Road and Zack Label Society 9-12am (RR) THE WINE BAR AT OLD TOWN;LQ;760-564-2201 Sergio & Shirley 6:30pm (LR) ZELDAZ; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ PJ& DJ Bigster 9pm (VD)

SUN APRIL 1 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Bob&Alison Garcia 6pm (AC) ARNOLD PALMER’S; LQ;760-7714653 The Carmens 6:30pm (JZ)(BL) AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 The Judy Show 7:30pm BILLY REED’S;PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Dana Larson Dou Rock N Pop 6pm (PR) CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888-999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm (LR) CASTELLI’S;PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-3271161 Pro Jazz Jam with Mikole Karr 7:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR;LQ;760-564-3660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) continue to page 20

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Movie Reviews with Robin Simmons

Club Clubb Crawler Cl C l Review Revi R i

by Tracy Dietlin Just saying that you’re ‘hanging out at The Hood tonight’ sounds cool. And when you walk in to The Hood Bar and Pizza in Palm Desert, you really feel that vibe.

Twin brothers Pat and Colin Hood, have created a neighborhood bar where locals can go hang with their friends in a comfortable ‘everyone knows your name’ environment. “We really just wanted to have that inviting, relaxing atmosphere where you can get great food and drinks at an amazing value,” shared Pat Hood.

“And we also wanted to provide great music from both local and out of town bands.”

Last July the Hood’s moved their business from a much smaller location on Highway 111 to the old McCormick’s location just down the street because

they had simply out grown the old place. Some might say it was taking on a lot to move to a place 4 times larger in the middle of summer, but the Hood brothers have dialed it in quite nicely. Since then they have become the place “to be” for live music and good food in Palm Desert. There have been many nights where they have had to turn people away at the door because they had reached their maximum capacity.

Not only do they have affordable drink prices but they also have a great menu that includes salads, sub sandwiches and an extensive appetizer menu, which features their signature jalapeno poppers that are to die for. However, The Hood is probably known most for having the best pizza in town. You can

The Hood

order a 16” or 20” pie or even by the slice for just $3.50 to $5.50, with the slice being huge. They even serve up until 1:30 am. and also feature a large outdoor patio for smokers which has its own beer bar.

The Hood is a great place to hear live music as it boasts a great sound system, lighting and a cool stage, which have all recently received a major overhaul when Brandon Ray Henderson came on board as the bars booker and promoter. Henderson, who has played in many bands, touring the US and Europe, has been a great addition to The Hood team.

Because of his experience and contacts he has been able to bring in major acts to the venue. He also helped remodel the green room for the bands to hang in where he

by Tracy Dietlin

Thurs. 3-29 • Moonchild

always makes sure they have cold beer and food. A good time is had by all ‘hangin at The Hood.’

For booking contact RAYDON Entertainment at 760-409-1834

Fri. 3-30 • The Black PaciFic • caliFornia celTs • you know who

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Local Music Spotlight

Brandon Ray Henderson

As a 6th grader Brandon Ray Henderson’s first instrument of choice was to play the drums, however the school music program made him play trumpet for 6 months before he could play them. He continued to play the snare drum through middle school. Then when he was 14 his family moved from Downey to Victorville. “That was really a drastic change moving from LA to the high desert,” insists Henderson. “It was about that time my parents got me a guitar. The school offered lessons so I took my guitar with me every day and practiced all the time. I was listening to bands like Nirvana, Guttermouth, NOFX and Bad Religion.” Henderson says he wasn’t really into applying himself in school. He just wanted to play guitar and ride his skateboard.

During high school he played in the band This Side Up. Some of the members later went on to form the band, Lorraine Drive, but in 2002 Henderson moved to the Coachella Valley. The singer from that band, Dan Murillo, went on to become the vocalist for Hollywood Undead.

“The first band I played in here in the desert was the Del Padres with Herb Lineau, who

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is a desert legend of punk music,” he states.

“Before I moved to the desert, I was randomly traveling around and was in Bakersfield where I met Steven Neufeld from the band Hey Mike!.

He got to play with the band Craig’s Brother from Santa Cruz. I jumped in on tour with them and called myself their guitar tech even though I really wasn’t. I basically just carried stuff around and got the tour experience.”

Then in 2004, Henderson went on tour with Hey Mike! as their actual guitar tech and then from March of 2005 to May 2006 he held the gig as their guitar player. After that he took a 6 month hiatus from playing music. “I don’t know if I just got lazy or what, but I had been out on the road driving unhealthy amounts of miles at a time not eating, sleeping on people’s floors and not making any money. Don’t get me wrong,” he insists. “I was grateful for the experience and the best part of all of it is that I got to make friends that I will have for the rest of my life.”

In January of 2007 he reconnected with Lineau and they formed Half Astro, along with Marcus Bush on drums, who Henderson refers to as his “musical soulmate” and Billy Cordell,

who he refers to as a “monster on bass.” They opened for bands like Agent Orange and the Adolescents. Henderson also played with the desert punk cult band Family Butcher, with John Summers and Alfredo Hernandez, who he still performs with in the instrumental surf rock band The Woodys.

He says that the highlight for him so far has been getting to play with Brant Bjork, the original drummer for Kyuss, who he toured Europe with. “The first time I saw Brant play was back in 2002 at what I think was the last real generator party that Jessie Hughes of EODM took me to. I saw these two guys, one was playing guitar and singing and the other was playing drums and singing and then all of the sudden they just switched and it was awesome. The other guy was Mike Johnson of The Whizards, who is one of my favorite guitar players in the desert.”

Henderson went into the studio with Bjork to record “Gods and Godesses” in 2009 and went out on tour with him in 2010 where they played 70 shows in 17 countries within 3 months.

For a young guy in his late 20s, Henderson

“CARTER” FAILS & “HUNGER” FLIES

ALSO NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER

JOHN CARTER

Disney’s huge fail with Edgar Rice Burroughs’ fantastic heroic action guy is a daunting reminder that all the marketing survey money can buy does not trump a well-told story. Everyone connected with the creative decision making on this jawdropping $300 million debacle should be fired. My 17-year-old son who is at the center of the target audience actually fell asleep! Did anyone take a look at the talky, boring, sometimes incoherent screenplay?

The leads have no charisma or chemistry, the music and cinematography are flat and the often-cheesy effects are derivative. And the dumbed-down title is as unappealing as the poster. How could something like this go so wrong? The growing legions of Disney haters just got a lot bigger.

Just for fun, take a look (above) at Frank Frazetta’s art for a paperback edition of Burroughs’ John Carter and the Princess of Mars. Now there’s a movie! Too bad team Disney is blind.

there is a waning of intensity as the story unfolds. Maybe the movie-makers will fix this flaw. Although author Collins speaks of flipping the TV channels between war footage and a reality show as the inspiration for her novels, there may be another (see below) source that’s better told, more visceral and far more disturbing.

Already a certified hit and a guaranteed big screen franchise, the almost 2 1/2 hour long movie version of the first book in Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trilogy is off and running. The hyper mix of teens and a reality TV’s broadcast of their fight to the death should satisfy the legions of readers for its faithful story telling. No big artistic risks are on the screen, and there’s not the urgent energy that one might expect in a film adaptation of such incendiary material.

Jennifer Lawrence is terrific in her heroine mode and will no doubt never shake the connection with her fictional character. For those who have read the “Hunger” books,

THE MUPPETS

A retro, fun family film with a positive message about “being yourself.”

No Muppet asks the obvious “Who else can one be?” but it’s always good to reunite withy these fuzzy and crazy characters with whom we have all matured. Well, some of us. Disney. Blu-ray.

CARNAGE

THE HUNGER GAMES

has had the privilege of playing with many of our desert legends, which has to say something about his bass and guitar skills. He currently plays for two different bands; The Country, which includes members of Gram Rabbit and with Parosella, which includes band members Mike Riley, Jason Burns and Tony Gafrancesco.

Parosella will take the stage on April 14 at The Hood Bar in Palm Desert.

TWO TENT-POLE TITLES VIE FOR YOUR EYEBALLS

the most shocking and “influential sagas in motion picture history.” Anchor Bay. DVD.

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BATTLE ROYALE

In 2000, director Kinji Fukasaki unleashed the savagely poetic epic about an innocent group of high school kids forced by their government to hunt and kill their classmates for sport. Based on the 1999 Japanese novel by Koushun Takami, the movie was nominated for 10 Japanese Academy Awards. It became a global phenom and was banned in many places by concerned civic groups. Now available for the first time in America, the 4-disc set includes over two hours of special features. Here is one of

Roman Polanski directs a great cast (Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Christoph Waltz and Kate Winslett) in Yasmina Reza’s Tony winning play about two couples slowly becoming unhinged over finding a resolution to a conflict with their two respective young sons. Sony. Blu-ray

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY

Acorn Entertainment is releasing the original, classic six-hour mini-series that

stars Alec Guinness. At the same time Focus Features is distributing the new remake with Gary Oldman.

Either way, John Le Carré’s 1974 espionage novel about retired agent George Smiley investigating a Soviet mole in Britain’s MI6 is an atmospheric and compelling cold war tale.

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

David Fincher directs an overlong reboot of the great Swedish thriller based on the first story in Stieg Larson’s phenomenal global best-selling trilogy. This one is made with the director’s almost trademark precision but it doesn’t measure up to the original and neither does the lead. Rooney Mara is only OK as Lisbeth when compared to the extraordinary Noomi Rapace. Sony.

Blu-ray.

This column is mostly about movies worth seeing. Life’s too short to waste time on bad films.

We invite your feedback. Let’s keep a conversation going.

RobinESimmons@aol.com March 29 to April 4, 2012

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the Pampered palette

by Raymond Bill

Lavendar Bistro

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an escape from the ordinary, Lavender Bistro will not disappoint. Be sure to reserve a table outside to capture Lavender’s true elegance and style. With lights delicately streaming through the trees and welcoming music in the air, I was immediately whisked away from the desert to a lush garden, surrounded by private canopied gazebos.

The only thing better than the ambiance, was Chef Nicolas Despras’s menu. While I enjoyed his vibrant and delicious Lavender Seasonal Salad with asparagus, ripe cherry tomatoes and freshly shaved fennel in a light lemon-truffle vinaigrette, my guest opted for the Maryland Blue Crab cakes with a creamy garlic aioli. The appetizers were beautifully plated and presented, leaving us with much anticipation for the next course. Our server, Luis, was pleasant, attentive and clearly a professional, providing the perfect timing between courses. For the main course, fresh pan-seared Dover Sole with a savory lemon-caper beurre blanc accompanied by sautéed spinach and basmati rice. I was

fortunate to get a taste of my date’s Veal tenderloin Medallions, sautéed and served with homemade Portobello mushroom ravioli, lightly drizzled with a mushroom sauce and accented with truffle oil. I cannot tell you which entrée was better! Feel free to ask the knowledgeable staff to suggest a wine pairing and if you visit on a Tuesday, all bottled wines, excluding wines listed on the reserve list, are offered at half price!

Noticing the theme of lavender throughout the restaurant, from the table’s floral arrangement to the lavender linens, we had to try the Lavender ice cream with Grand Marnier! A superb pairing if you ask me! A special thanks to Bob Allen for making our night memorable by playing everyone’s requests from smooth jazz favorites like “Satin Doll”, to more upbeat selections like The Rolling Stone’s, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”. There is nothing this man won’t perform for you and your guests.

Lavender Bistro is open each night from 5:30 PM but come early for Happy Hour at 5:00 PM in the lounge. Don’t forget to make a reservation because the word is out and

Authentic Mexican Food

Restaurant & Catering

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this desert gem is packed nightly!

Lavendar Bistro: 78-073

by Rick Riozza

Calle

Good grub

Dickie O’Neals

“I think the public is misled about the term pub. Pub is short for a Public House.

A Public House is a place where everyone is welcome and offers entertainment, alcoholic beverages, and a full menu in a restaurant, with a family and people-friendly atmosphere. A bar typically is a place to drink. There is a difference between a bar and a Pub. Dickie O’Neals is a Pub,” states Joey Leffel, Vice President and Director of Marketing of the establishment.

And a fine pub it is. On a recent visit my husband and I had dinner and drinks and were pleasantly surprised by the extensive menu and affordable prices. He had their signature Western Irish Burger, which was cooked to perfection accompanied by delicious shoestring french fries. I went for the crab cakes, which tasted so fresh I felt like we were at the ocean and the crab had been caught that morning. There were three large cakes served on a bed of baby greens.

We also split an order of their Buffal’o Chicken Wings which had more meat on them than I’ve ever seen on a chicken wing and were served with ranch dressing and some kickin’ sauce.

Our first experience at Dickie O’Neals was so satisfying that we have been back several times since. I highly recommend their fish & chips, which are not dripping in grease like some other places we don’t need to mention. Their homemade spaghetti and meatballs is also a crowd pleaser and is all you can eat every Thursday night for only

The Game of Wine

Barcelona, La Quinta 760-564-5353. www. lavendarbistro.com

by Tracy Dietlin

6.95 and includes salad and garlic bread.

And of course the shrimp Caesar salad is another one of my many favorites. You will have to log on to their website to find out about their amazing Irish Chicken Picnic Special, as it’s too much to even talk about here. Their entire menu is also available “to go.”

Dickie O’Neals offers a full bar and have the best $2.00 Bloody Mary’s in town (every day from 7-11am) and friendly bartenders that serve them up. Wednesdays they have $1 beers (Pabst, MGD & Rolling Rock) along with $5 cheese pizzas. They also feature Trivia, 12 large TV screens that host DirecTV Sunday Football Ticket and a smoking patio which they are in the process of renovating.

They have karaoke on Fridays and live entertainment on most Saturdays.

“Dickie O’Neals Irish Pub is a place where anyone can come and gather for a good time.

We do not affiliate ourselves with any one type of guest. Everyone that steps through our doors are treated like a respected guest and welcomed as a friend,” shares owner Michael Farber. “We also recognize that in this economy everyone is watching their pocketbooks and so we are trying to make it affordable for people to go out again.”

So if you’re looking for a fun time in a relaxed atmosphere and want to have some good grub then Dickie O’Neals is the place to go.

THE VINO VOICE

Hey! wanna play?

Spring is here and already the quest for the best wine deal in the desert is on. So get in the game, attain the goal and embrace the fun, the enlightenment, and the pursuit in developing your own winning strategy of buying, tasting, and enjoying wine to the fullest. All it takes to play is a love for life and the appreciation of its divinely appointed gifts—wine definitely among them.

Welcome to your new and friendly wine column. I write to both the beginner and the wine enthusiast and to anyone in between, interested in broadening their knowledge of the fermented juice of the vine. Those who wish to

choose wine intelligently and enjoy it gracefully with food, family, and friends will find that we’ll cover the wine front from vineyard vignettes to vintage wines, local tastings and events, world travels and culture, and back again to simple talk about a tasty table wine.

The point of a good game is that it keeps your interest— so the same with wine: The universal test for a good wine is that it is interesting: there’s at least something—if not a lot, going on that causes us to desire more. One of the best news items to report in these times is that there are better and better wines available for better and better

prices.

Everyone has their particular likes; fortunately there are a broad range of wines and styles to satisfy them. And there are times for inexpensive wines, and a time to treat yourself to a wonder.

It’s pretty hard to lose at this game.

Though as in “striking out”, it’s an unfortunate loss when discovering the wine you’ve been holding on to for a special occasion has turned to vinegar.

But one can claim a “home run” when a good or great wine for a good price is found.

One of the most fascinating aspects to wine appreciation is when a good, very good, or great wine reveals itself, continually evolving throughout the meal with its particular complexities. It’s all intriguing—as with a good game; it warms both the mind and the heart. Generally, bargain wines rarely get to that level, but the ones that do will be written about as

the Wine Deal of the Week.

For instance, rosé and rosé sparkling wines are quite delicious, usually wellbalanced with fruit and acidity—and for that very reason go wonderfully with all types of food. One of the best buys in town and the Wine Deal of the Week is the Jaume Cristalino Brut Rosé Cava available at Vons/Pavillons or Bristol Farms for around $7. It compares with any sparkling rosé at three times the price. Cava is a sparkling wine from Catalonia Spain; it is made in the style of a French Champagne.

We’ll keep the vino voice up-tempo— pour yourself a nice glass of wine and look for a fun and leisurely read.

The beat goes on!...the game’s afoot!

CHEERS! Rick Riozza is the desert’s sommelierat-large conducting private and corporate wine tastings and events. He can be contacted at winespectrum@aol.com.

The Family friendly place with real fireman sized portions of food ROC’s Firehouse Gille has been a local favorite for 9 years.

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Choose from over 300 wines from around the world in our Retail Wine Shop and 40+ wines by-the-glass in the wine bar. Grab any bottle off our shelf to sip and savor in The Wine Bar (no corkage charge for bottles selected from our retail shop).

Enjoy some of the best food in Old Town La Quinta. Serving a light, high quality, wine friendly menu all day.

Open daily at 11 am. Live music Friday and Saturday nights. Saturday afternoon wine tastings. Visit our website for Tastings and Entertainment details.

$1 OFF DRINKS $2 OFF APPETIZERS Our menu includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, baby back ribs, Scampi, Pasta like Drunken Pasta & homemade desserts.

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Monday - Saturday 11am-2am.

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78015 Main Street, Suite 109 in Old La Quinta www.TheWineBarAtOldTown.com (760) 564-2201 March 29 to April 4, 2012

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CULTURE Body art goes much deeper than images on skin While tattooing has become more mainstream and acceptable in modern-day America, it has yet to completely shake the negative stigma attached to it.

An estimated 21 percent of Americans have at least one tattoo, and globally, more than 1 billion people are walking around with some type of body modification or skin art. Therefore, it’s no wonder that tattoos are becoming more accepted. Many successful, intelligent and well-respected men and women enjoy self-expression through the art of tattooing.

Tattooing has been around for thousands of years. It has been used in rituals of selfpassage, to identify leaders, as shields of honor, and to mark accomplishments.

Today, the art of tattooing has reached a level of expertise and refinement never seen before. Thanks to artists who have perfected techniques in color and realism, we are seeing and enjoying art on skin that was at one time only achievable on canvas.

Art scene The Coachella Valley desert is a breeding ground for creativity and hosts a wide variety of art events on a regular basis. As an artist living and working out of the desert, I feel a certain obligation in keeping up to date with positive and worthwhile events, whether it’s music, art, or performance.

Recently, I was asked to be a part of

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by Heidi Simmons

Tattoo Power I am directly involved in the tattoo industry and culture, and I’m proud to say that I love every one of my tattoos. Each one of them represents something special—a time, an emotion, a thought, a loved one— that I chose to memorialize and express through the art of tattooing.

I have been in the industry for a few years now, and I have had the pleasure of making many friends while hearing stories of love, fear, hardship, loss, selfempowerment, tragedy, joy and sadness.

This is the bond that is created while the act and art of tattooing is taking place: People open up and feel empowered to express themselves, not only with the tattoo art itself, but with their words. I have witnessed people open up to loved ones as they hold hands, with tears in their eyes. People reveal themselves. It’s cleansing—primal, yet seductive and honest.

Tattooing is a memory, an impression not only on the flesh, but on the mind and soul.

by Kylie Knight AOK(Art of Kraft), a monthly art showcase being held at Birba, a cocktail and pizza lounge located in Downtown Palm Springs.

Birba teamed up with Qulture Qreative and The Coachella Valley Art Scene to present their first art showcase with plans to continue showing new artists every first Thursday of the month.

Their first event will be held on Thursday

Genius & Jerk

by Joseph Lucero

April 5th at 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. and is open to all ages. By organizing these events Birba’s goal is to create a relationship with artists and business owners, while strengthening community creativity and support. All of the works will be reasonably priced and more accessible to anyone interested.

90% of the proceeds will go to the artists themselves, while 10% will go directly to a local non-profit organization.

Local artists being featured are Angela Kinley, Maya Kalabic, Carlos Munoz, Kylie Knight, Robert Medina and artist Reem Branscomb, who will be painting live from the event. All of the works vary in style, content, and size, but are all equally unique and interesting. In addition to the art works, there will also be small sculptures, crafts, and publications for sale. In conjunction with the art, desert DJ, DJ Alf Alpha will be spinning records in between performances by local musicians.

Among the performances set to be scheduled are the singer/songwriters, K.C. Bozanich, and the ukulele work of Jessalea Fleischman. Drink and food specials will

A Look at Walter Isaacon’s Biography of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson (Simon & Schuster) is more than a biography. It is a history book that chronicles the amazing electronic changes to our world over the last several decades. It is a textbook that details a great American business start-up and it’s a guide into an industry that for most is difficult to understand.

Steve Jobs died of cancer October 5, 2011. Jobs chose, in fact begged, Isaacson to write his story. Isaacson’s other biographies include Albert Einstein, Ben Franklin and Henry Kissinger, all men of thought, vision and charisma.

It may be possible to not know of Steve Jobs, but to not know of the company he helped create, Apple -- would seem impossible. The new iPad3 was released on Friday, March 16 and over that weekend sold more than three million units. The iMac, iPod, iPhone and the iPads, plus iTunes and Apps, have made Apple the world’s most valuable company collecting $16 billion in its last quarter with $100 billion in cash reserves!

For many, Steve Jobs was Apple. He was a vegan and Zen Buddhist who, with magical thinking, tapped into what we most wanted. It is as if Jobs designed, manufactured and sold us the products of our dreams single-handedly.

Perceived as a wise, eccentric genius adored and glorified like a god, Isaacson shows us the real man. It may come as a surprise, but Jobs was no god and his genius and business acumen questionable.

Genius or not, Jobs’ gift was imagining new ways to integrate art and technology. He believed electronic devices should be simple to use, esthetically pleasing and accessible to everyone. Details mattered but costs did not. When he came back to Apple after being ousted, he took a salary of one dollar a year.

Money was not his motivation. He and his family had a modest lifestyle with few material things.

But Jobs was notoriously blunt to the point

of being rude, obnoxious and mean. People and their work were either “amazing” or “crap”. He demanded perfection, insisted on quality and expected the impossible.

According to Steve Wozniak, Jobs first partner, he had an illogical vision of the future. “You realize it can’t be true, but somehow he makes it true.” It became known as Jobs’ “reality distortion field.” Jobs could mesmerize, charm or bully to convince people to work beyond what they assumed was their best.

The biography falls short on what really made Jobs tick. Of the 42 chapters, nine deal directly with Jobs personal and private life.

The most revealing glimpse of Jobs is when Isaacson scrolls through Jobs private iTunes library and Jobs talks about his love of music.

Clearly having a thousand songs in his pocket was a personal passion not just a product.

Jobs may have been a jerk, arrogant and even vindictive. But he had good taste, was extremely intuitive and highly creative. With those traits, he changed the world. He did not do it on his own. He did it with other brilliant people. In one of his last interviews with Isaacson, Job admits, “Everything I do depends on other members of our species and the shoulders that we stand on. And a lot of us want to contribute something back to our species.” Jobs gave us Apple.

Steve Jobs is a fascinating paradox. A guy who was unmaterialistic gave us our most prized material possessions. He was a peaceloving hippie who was temperamental and controlling. He was flawed, yet his products are near flawless. It was never about the money, yet Apple is flush with it.

Even in death it may not be possible to separate Jobs from Apple. The question is, will Apple continue to grow and be fruitful without Jobs? Isaacson’s book suggests that it will. But maybe Isaacson got caught up in Jobs “reality distortion field.” Perhaps that’s not a bad place to be.

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by Dale Gribow

As a young lawyer I represented the Bel Air Burglar and these are some of the things that could have saved my neighbors from a theft. On one case he tripped the Alarm and Bel Air Patrol rolled on the scene. He took off all his clothes and mussed up his hair and came to the door with a towel around his waist. He asked if he could help and that he had just come home from back east and must

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have tripped the alarm by accident. After that case I refused to handle burglaries etc......... dale gribow.

People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan!

AKA: You never know who is going to steal from you 1. You should recognize me! I was at your home last week cleaning your carpets, cleaning your pool or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week.

That gave me a chance to unlatch the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. If your front entrance has glass, don’t let your alarm company install the control pad there where I can see if it is set. That makes it too easy.

4. Have your security company alarm the window over the sink. In addition alarm the windows on the second floor, which often access the master bedroom - and your jewelry. It’s not a bad idea to put motion detectors up there, too.

5. Do you really think I won’t look in your sock drawer? I always check dresser drawers, the bedside table and the medicine cabinet.

6. A helpful hint: I almost never go into kids’ rooms…..or inside pockets of your suits.

7. You’re right: I won’t have enough time to break into that safe where you keep your valuables. But, if it’s not bolted down, I’ll take it with me.

8. A loud TV or radio can be a better deterrent than the best alarm system. Leave your TV or radio on while you’re out of town, or get a cheap device that works on a timer and simulates the flickering glow of a real television.

9. The latest credit card scams involve a server in a restaurant or biz taking your credit card and handing you back another card. If you do not look carefully they will use it and run up large amounts in the next few hours.

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Wine Bar

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

(760) 340-3222 The family place

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Tack Room 81800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201

(760) 347-9985 Indio’s best kept secret

Casey’s

42455 Washington Street Palm Desert, CA 92211

(760) 345-6503 Restaurant & Lounge

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Lavender Bistro 78073 Calle Barcelona La Quinta, CA 92253

(760) 564-5353 the finest cuisine

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(RR)(JZ) TAQUERIA GUERRERO’S;TP;760-343-5971 DJ Keith 9pm THREESIXTY NORTH;PS; 760-3271773 The Carmens 6:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE;IW;760-345-9770 Pat Rizzo & All That Jazz Band 6:30-10pm (JZ) VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Jeff Matteson acoustic 12-3:30pm Moonchild 9pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Swing Dancing 7pm

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Landmark for Pizza Lovers!!

Castelli’s

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(760) 773-3365 Bistro in romantic Tuscany

Irish

Dickie O’Neals

2155 North Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262

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Mallette 5-9pm (JZ)(BL) FIRECLIFF;PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN;LQ;760-777-7773 Demetrius Houser 7-10pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760366-2250 Live Music (RR) LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA;PS; 760325-2794 LE PAON;PD;760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) NEIL’S LOUNGE; INDIO; 760-3471522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST;PD;760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) PALM SPRINGS TAVERN; PS; 760832-8920 Karaoke w/ DJ Stuart 8pm THE PAVILION;PS; 760-323-8272 Ballroom Dancing 7-9:30pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760327-4080 John Stanley King variety duo 5-9pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-3403222 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm SAMMY G’s;PS; 760-320-8041 Dr.Paul 6pm SPENCER’S;PS; 760-327-3446 (PB) SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Straight Ahead Jazz (JZ) VICKY’S OF SANTA FE;IW;760-345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm (PB) VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx 9pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Line Dancing 6-9pm Club Night 9pm

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Musicians corner From the Fallen is a female fronted four piece Modern Rock & Metal group based in Central California. For more info visit www.fromthefallen. com New ep/songs out on iTunes and American tour coming up in the summer. Currently going to do a Scotland tour in april. Come check out our site for dates. http://www.

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Low Desert psych rock group War Drum is on the heels of its sophomore album, “Fortune Finder”, with a blend of heavy riffs, tribalistic drums and sultry Cream vocals, War Drum stirs up a storm. For more, www.wearewardrum.com

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Andy Ks dissonant acoustic new studio single “Could It Be More” now available! Rock on the creative side of a desert acoustic vibe. Catch Andy Ks LIVE shows at DesertVibe.

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PERISHMENT (La Quinta) - “Ballsout, heavy mainstream metal without any trendy aftertaste.”

-Jon K, PIT MAGAZINE, new EP “PERIPHERAL VEIL” out now and new full length album out 2012! www.facebook.com/perishment | www.reverbnation.com/ perishment | www.youtube.com/ perishmentmusic

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Here Comes The Chaos is a high energy band from the Coachella Valley. Check out their Facebook page and download their new EP Guidelines for free! www.facebook. com/hctc760

Sara Groban is an upcoming indie pop singer/songwriter from Palm Springs, CA. Her influence came from her cousin Josh Groban. She will be releasing her new EP “Noise in the Attic” in April. You can listen to her music at www.facebook. com/saragrobanmusic and follow her on twitter at www.twitter.com/ saragroban.

Serpent & Seraph, the femalefronted metal band from Sacramento, will release a 5 song EP titled “In The Wake” April 2nd.

Purchase online at: www.facebook. com/serpentandseraph From the Coachella Valley, The F-13 is bringing Reggae Vibes, with a twist of Rock. We’re bringing that fire.

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Fireside Lounge p.s. 8pm-1:30am tue Roc’s Firehouse p.d. 9pm-1:30am wed, thur & fri

Wyte Gye, the Desert’s premier hard & heavy rock cover band for hire 760-485-0948. Find us on Facebook, Twitter & ReverbNation Remnants of Man, a metal band out of Coachella Valley, delivers an aggressive yet melodic brand of Death Metal. ROM is due to release a 10-track EP this year! Download their free demo at www.facebook. com/remnantsofmanmusic

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Mind, body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

It’s a pleasure to be Coachella Valley Weekly’s new Mind and Body contributor. My name is Bronwyn Ison and I am the owner of Evolve Yoga and Founder of Rock’n Yoga. As your Mind and Body contributor I am driven to share with you the myriad benefits of Yoga, helpful hints for a healthy diet, how and where

to exercise in a fun and safe environment, tips on keeping your family healthy, and sharing with you the importance of keeping a healthful mind, body, and spirit.

Physical therapy post foot surgery led me to my first Yoga class in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d be teaching Yoga. I’ve been practicing Yoga for more than a decade and highly recommend if you are contemplating joining a class, hesitate no further. You may be asking, what is Yoga? Yoga means to join, yoke, unite, or

Bronwyn Ison, Yoga Instructor RYT 200 Private, Group, and Classes Available Weekly Classes at Empire Polo Club Indio, California

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people of like minds together. Yoga is a fun and magical journey if you open your mind to new possibilities. My classes integrate upbeat musical blends to keep you moving with a clear mind and smile. Once you explore the possibilities of what Yoga has to offer you may ask yourself why you waited so long to participate. Yoga is a proven discipline with more than 22 million people practicing in the United States. Many people have found Yoga to instill overall balance into or back to their lives.

Yoga is for everyone and it’s never to late to begin a practice. Seeking a style and instructor that suits your personality will make all the difference. But, once you begin your journey it’s skies the limit.

Bronwyn instructs public classes at Empire Polo Club. Visit www.bronwynison. com or bronwynison@yahoo.com for more information.

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come together. In other words, joining the mind, body, and soul in unison. Yoga is a 5,000-year-old practice derived from India. I am a Vinyasa Yoga instructor. Vinyasa means synchronized movement with breath. Flowing from one pose to the next using your breath as your guide. As your teacher I have a deep awareness and responsibility to instruct with safety and to make sure you are breathing correctly. As a Vinyasa Yoga instructor for more than five years I’ve directly witnessed the benefits my students are receiving from a consistent practice. I’ve recognized body and breathing awareness, weight loss, confidence in my students, clearer minds, elevated spirits, less stress and anxiety. Yoga also is excellent for toning, elongating, and strengthening your muscles, assists the immune system, retains healthy balance in your posture, and much more. In addition, attending a Yoga class is a great way to meet new people. I’ve created a Yoga Community that is really coalescing

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Facelifts are so passé. It just isn’t necessary to cut and pull aging skin just because it’s lost some elasticity and volume. We’ve all seen nip and tuck jobs that look like skin pulled too tight over a boney structure, and while the wrinkles may be gone the look of youth is still elusive.

Not only are facelifts expensive and painful with quite a bit of down-time, they simply aren’t necessary with the variety of facial fillers on the market. If you’re looking to restore a more youthful appearance, just add volume! Look at a photograph of yourself now and 20 years ago. Most likely the big difference is the elasticity lost and the way your skin used to reflect light. The face of a child is full and glowing, and this more youthful appearance can easily be attained with injectable fillers.

A simple series of injections by the right practitioner can bring back vitality to your skin with little to no down-time. However, picking the right doctor and the right filler for your specific needs is imperative. Not all are made equal, so here’s a run down on how to pick the right product for your specific needs.

The most popular fillers on the market are made with hyaluronic acid, a substance that already exists naturally in our bodies.

These fillers are pretty much suitable for use in any area, and most commonly used around the mouth. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm are often mixed with Lidocaine to reduce pain during injection and usually last anywhere from

3-6 months. Some products will claim they last 9-12 months, but be wary of such high hopes. The more frequently you have filler treatments, the longer the filler begins to last, but usually the results diminish faster than expected in the beginning.

If you’re looking for more long term results, fillers like Sculptra and Radiesse are another great option. Sculptra is derived from a synthetic filler, poly-L-lactic acid and several treatments are required to achieve the desired results over time. The benefit to this is your friends won’t look at you and know immediately you had “work” done. The long term effects will save a lot of money over time as well. Radiesse is another longer lasting filler ideal for naso-labial fold and cheeks. Derived from calcium, Radiesse gives an immediate result that, like Sculptra, stimulates the growth of your own collagen for results that last even longer.

Still not sure which filler is right for you?

That’s where your doctor’s expertise comes in!

You can find a local injector by visiting any one of the the companies websites and searching for a doctor nearby. Always schedule a free cosmetic consultation first and go armed with your questions. Look at the doctor’s before and after photos and ask about their patient testimonials. Don’t be afraid to interview several physicians before you make your decision. After all, it’s your face!

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Astrological Affects

by Ren Yogamaya

On-Going Astrological Affects:

Sun In Aries Most Affected are Aries and All Fire Signs. For All Signs: All Mars themes such as heat, sex, love and war, patience and haste, growth, passion, courage, integrity and deceit will rule supreme until April 19. A more heightened awareness in passion and urgency in Life. The best side of Aries is seen in their quick action to bring about solutions, their focus on stability and their ability to charm others with their warmth.

The key to success is to be of more integrity, to be patient, and to leave justice in the hands of the Universe. We begin a new, astrological year and an auspicious act of the combination of the Vernal Equinox and the Fall Equinox (below the equator) that occur at the same time has occurred. More energy comes forward to assist us in what we need to accomplish. Tap into it with a little Sunbathing, practicing Kundalini Yoga and eating or juicing foods that are of the color red, black and yellow. Best Sacred Geometry: Tetrahedron (Triangle). Best Yantra: The colors Red and Pink.

Monthly Horoscope – For All Signs – The Month of April, 2012 Special Message for All: If it involves signing a contract, or buying electrical equipment such as a phone, computer, hand-held devices, it may be best to wait until after April 4th.

Aries: The Full Moon in Libra on April 6 brings a career or relationship matter to a head. Try not to think of it as a battle but rather a situation where you may succeed or not. By April 14th, Mars, your ruling planet will begin to turn direct from a retrograde station; your projects and collaborative efforts will begin to move more swiftly. The 15th required you to lay low in all matters. The New Moon on 21st and the 23rd will be the best days of the month.

Taurus: While you still have Jupiter in your sign (until June), contemplate on what you need to accomplish and after the 14th, take action. The Full Moon in Libra on April 6 should be positive and it relates to beauty, art and relationships.

The 15th may have you concerned about home or family. The New Moon on the 21st is in your sign and it sets the tone for the next twelve months. Sit, write down what you want to manifest, close your eyes and visualize it. In time, the opportunities will reveal themselves.

Gemini: Venus graces your sign early in the month, you should look and feel your best. The Full Moon in Libra on April 6 may bring news about an important relationship, or a creative

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project or involve children. After the 14th your home-related projects will pick up momentum.

The New Moon in Taurus on the 21st brings opportunity to work behind the scenes related to your financial gains. Your talents related to communications may bring you further acknowledgements or prize.

Cancer: A family or residential situation may begin to shift towards resolve by the Full Moon in Libra on April 6. Be prepared by better nutrition and exercise. The 15th may feel as though clients or your boss are bit demanding. Business travel may be best beginning in the third week. The New Moon in Taurus on the 21st may bring travel and the possibility of a new person. This is a good time to socialize and to network.

Leo: You may be traveling by the Full Moon in Libra on the 6th. Socializing and discussion may go well, however, wait until after the 14th to sign documents. At the same time, let any unexpected, unwanted criticism roll off your back. Most business matters improve by the New Moon in Taurus on the 21st. Stay focused, don’t get distracted from what is important now, in your Life.

Virgo: The good news is that your planet Mercury turns direct on the 4th; you to feel better about travel, communications or signing documents.

The Full Moon in Libra on April 6 may bring news related to financial matters, a possibility of more income. Begin now to strategize your financial success. Around the 14th, you attract admirers. Be sure that you have completed your taxes before the 15th. By the New Moon in Taurus on April 21, you may travel for fun and exploration.

Libra: The Full Moon on the 6th is in your sign and it relates to all relationships including the one with yourself. A family matter or a domestic situation may become uncomfortable; time for change. You may feel it unfair, but it is time to make a firm decision. On the 15th, don’t take on any large financial responsibilities. The New Moon in Taurus on the 21st, may bring good news related to real estate or fun and romance Scorpio: The Full Moon in Libra on the 6th is the perfect time for you to meditate on all that has transpired in your Life over the past year. After the 14th, you can move forward more easily on current projects. The 15th may be a challenging day; expect a little opposition. The 23rd is a better day for communications. The New Moon in Taurus on the 21st, may open the door to new opportunities for couples or, if single, new romance.

Sagittarius: The Full Moon in Libra on the 6th brings opportunity for social, romance and relaxation. At the same time, you may have some financial concerns that will pass. After Mars goes

direct on the 14th, your career will change for the better. On the 15th, stay clear away from confrontations. By the New Moon in Taurus on the 21st, you are valued and appreciated by others. The best day for an important meeting is the 23rd.

Capricorn: The Full Moon in Libra on the 6th marks the beginning of the end or closure to a professional matter. By the middle of the month, things can change dramatically; prepare yourself. On the 15h, try not to be at odds with a person in power. The New Moon in Taurus on the 21st relates to real estate matters and could also bring new vigor to couples or a new relationship for single Capricorns.

Aquarius: You may have had many new concepts and ideas. Your career may get an infusion of new energy this month. The Full Moon in Libra on the 6th should bring social, fun and romance.

You may also hear news about a trip overseas that you’re planning, an educational goal or spiritual education. The New Moon on the 21st brings new opportunities related to your home,

domestic environment and or your family. Act then.

Pisces: Financial matters that relate to other people’s finances may be finalized by the Full Moon in Libra on the 6th. You may be offered a deal that doesn’t impress you.

Your financial picture will brighten after the 14th. The 15th may be a challenging day; lay low in business matters. The New Moon in Taurus on April 21 will bring opportunities by events that happen. An auspicious planetary affect will provide excitement to the areas of partnerships, community and friends and travel. Be open to a new kind of love.

Ren Yogamaya is a Yoga teacher registered at the highest level with the Yoga Alliance, a writer, a syndicated columnist, the published author of the book, EAT BY COLOR: Foods, Colors and The Chakras, and she is a natural channel for Universal Light. She teaches at Yoga Blue in Pasadena, at Dancing Shiva Yoga in L.A. and can be reached at www.renyogamaya.com.

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