May 10 to 16, 2012 Vol. 1 No. 7 by CV Weekly

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PSWIFT’s Press Panel

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Eve to Adam

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Sullivan’s Steakhouse

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PSWIFT’s Press Panel Puts Media Members in the Hot Seat Photo by Philip Lacombe

Contents

PSWIFT’s Press Panel.......................3 Patti Gribow.....................................4 Pattie Daly Caruso...........................4 Valley Rhythms................................5 Desert DJs........................................5 Eve to Adam.....................................6 Don’t be Clueless.............................7 Gabriel Iglesias................................8 Local Music Spotlight......................8 Economic/Political...........................9 Sports Scene................................. 10 Golf Column.................................. 10 Diane Marlin-Dirkx....................... 11 Brooke Beare................................. 11 Pet Place........................................ 12 The Vino Voice............................... 13 Club Crawler Nightlife.................. 14 The Pampered Palette.................. 16 Local Music.................................... 16 Screeners....................................... 17 Art Scene....................................... 18 Book Review.................................. 19 Restaurant Guide.......................... 20 Classifieds..................................... 21 Where treat Mom.......................... 22 ShareKitchen................................. 22 Dale Gribow on the Law............... 23 Free Will Astrology....................... 24 Mind, Body & Spirit...................... 25 Health Fitness & Beauty............... 25

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alm Springs Women in Film and Television will put members of the media in the hot seat on Saturday at its annual PSWIFT Luncheon, where a press panel discussion will give the public an opportunity to ask hard-hitting questions to members of the local media. “This [panel] is the best opportunity because it’s like everything you ever wanted to know about the media in the Coachella Valley but were too afraid to ask,” said Pattie Daly Caruso, local television personality who serves as chair and emcee of the event. The panel will feature an impressive lineup from the local media. Print media panelists include Greg Burton, Executive Editor of The Desert Sun, Steven R. Biller, Editor-in-Chief of Palm Springs Life, Bruce Fessier, Special Projects Editor at The Desert Sun, and Gloria Greer, Social Editor at Palm Springs Life and host and producer with KVCR. Local news stations will be represented by Brooke Beare of CBS Local 2, Karen Devine of KESQ and Gino Lamont of KMIR 6. PSWIFT’s newly-elected president, Patti Gribow, recognizes the importance of media for local business owners who are looking to market their businesses. “Every business owner in this community

by Marissa Willman needs to know how to communicate with the press,” Gribow said. “How do you get your word out if you’re not paying for media? Through the press.” Attendees will have an opportunity to write down their questions on tablets for the panelists to answer. “Hopefully, it will be no holds barred and we’ll find out information they usually keep to themselves within the newsroom,” said Diane Marlin-Dirkx, journalist and PSWIFT board member. Brooke Beare, CBS Local 2 anchor, said one of the most important aspects of Saturday’s luncheon is networking with the press. “Once you develop a familiar relationship with the people you’re trying to pitch, they trust you a little bit more,” Beare said. “They feel like you’re a credible source and that you’re not just trying to sell them something.” In addition to the highly-anticipated press panel, PSWIFT will also present about $3800 worth of scholarships to students from the Coachella Valley who are pursuing higher education. Gribow is ecstatic that the organization will give out a record number of scholarships at this year’s luncheon. “We’re giving out scholarships more

than we’ve ever given out scholarships before,” Gribow said. “It’s going to be pretty spectacular.” PSWIFT will also honor a number of programs on Saturday, including BookPALS, an all-volunteer literacy program where performing artists read aloud to children at public elementary schools. Also to be honored is Tools for Tomorrow, an afterschool literacy program that promotes writing, drama, art and music at schools throughout the Coachella Valley. PSWIFT is the Palm Springs chapter of Women in Film and Television. The local chapter was founded in 2001 and provides a community and mentorship opportunities for members of the entertainment industry at all career levels. Throughout the year, the group hosts luncheons and educational events with guest speakers such as producers Gary Pudney and Gale Anne Hurd. The organization also presents the Broken Glass Awards each year, honoring accomplished women who have broken through the glass ceiling of the industry. The luncheon and press panel are open to the public though seating is limited. For more information, call (760) 238-0306

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Patti Gribow Pattie Daly Profile Caruso Profile

by Lola Rossi-Meza

by Marissa Willman

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to entertaining. She became the host of the McCallum Theatre and eventually launched “The Patti Gribow Show.” In addition to her involvement with PSWIFT, Gribow has been a lifelong advocate for women. She’s received honors such as the “Women Leaders Forum 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award,” an “Athena Award for Entrepreneurship” from the City of Palm Desert, the “George Berkley Palm Desert Citizen of the Year” award and the “2011 Women of Distinction in the Arts” award. This fall, Gribow will receive the “2012 Sycamore High School Distinguished Alumnae Award.” Gribow is also a member of the President’s Circle of Women Leaders Forum and the Board of Councilors of University of Southern California School of Theater. For more information on Gribow or her production company, visit www.PattiGribow.com or www. ImprintMediaProductions.com.

attie Daly Caruso, a distinguished television personality and soughtafter host, is a PSWIFT board member and also hosts the desert’s longest running television talk show. Her show, “Valley Views,” celebrates its 18th season of covering the Coachella Valley’s people and events this fall. Caruso got her start in North Carolina at the tender age of 17. She hosted her own radio show, “Pat’s Platter Party,” and later attended the Pasadena Playhouse. In addition to running PDC Entertainment, her production company, and hosting “Valley Views,” Caruso also anchors a number of television specials in the desert, including Cord Media’s “New Home Television,” which aired throughout Southern California. Caruso’s golden personality led her to become the face of “Out of the Box” gold store in Palm Desert, where she represents the store on billboards, ads and television. It’s her involvement with numerous local non-profits, though, that lets her heart of gold shine through. Earlier this month, Caruso hosted the London Calling Fashion Show Benefit at Spotlight 29, an annual event by the Theresa A. Mike Foundation that raises money for student scholarships. Caruso is also involved with organizations such as Gilda’s Club, the American Cancer Society and the Ronald McDonald House, to name a few. Her tireless work has led to an impressive list of awards, including honors such as Photo by Philip Lacombe

“Television Woman of the Year,” “First Lady of the Desert” and “Desert Woman of the Year.” Palm Springs Women in Film and Television named Caruso “Desert Diva” in 2008 and Desert Samaritans named her “Good Samaritan of the Year” the following year. As an accomplished media professional, Caruso recognized a need for women in the industry to be able to connect with one another. This need led Caruso to found Media Mavens, a group which provides a monthly opportunity for local women in the media industry to network. In addition to being one of the most charismatic hosts in the desert, Caruso is also a proud mother and a beaming grandmother. Her daughter, Quinn, is the Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for Coburn Communications. Caruso’s son, Carson, is known for hosting the long-running MTV show “Total Request Live” and is currently hosting “The Voice” on NBC. With the season winding down, Caruso is looking forward to spending time enjoying her grandchildren. Quinn has two daughters: Jaden, 6, and Rinnie, 3. Carson’s son, Jackson, is 3, and Caruso is ecstatic over the upcoming arrival of Carson’s second child this September. “Valley Views” will return in the fall on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. on KMIR 6. In the meantime, archived episodes can be seen 24/7 at Pattie.tv.

Valley Rhythms

Jazz vocalist Rose Mallett captivates the diners with her smooth and sassy voice.

by Marissa Willman

s the newly-elected president of the Palm Springs chapter of Women in Film and Television, local TV personality Patti Gribow brings more than 30 years of experience in television, stage and screen to the position. Gribow is the host of the “The Patti Gribow Show” and “Patti Gribow’s RoundTable,” where she has delved into the most pressing issues facing the Coachella Valley over more than 200 episodes. Her shows also feature discussions with community leaders, influencers and celebrities. In addition to her hosting duties, Gribow is also CEO of Gribow Entertainment and president of Imprint Media Productions, a production company that produces infomercials and digital media for website. Gribow has produced more than 300 infomercials for clients across the nation. Gribow got her start at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music in the early 1970s, where she was recruited to become captain of the Golddiggers, Dean Martin’s handpicked group of young women who sang and danced on a variety of shows and on national tours. She worked with the likes of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra in an era Gribow describes as “unbelievable.” Gribow was involved with the Golddiggers for about 15 years and also guest starred on shows such as “Charlie’s Angels,” “Happy Days” and “Fantasy Island.” In the 80s, Gribow had a one-woman show and sang at President Ronald Reagan’s inauguration, an event she considers her greatest honor. Gribow lived in Los Angeles with her husband, attorney Dale Gribow, and their daughter, but a life-altering diagnosis forced the family to carefully consider their values and where they wanted to raise their daughter. They moved to the desert, where Dale’s family maintained a home and Gribow’s parents had moved to. After moving to the Coachella Valley and watching her daughter make a full recovery, Gribow found her way back

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ose Mallett and her Trio perform every Wednesday from 5 until 9 p.m. in the Escena Lounge and Grill at the Escena Golf Club located at 1100 Clubhouse View Drive in Palm Springs. The entrance is on Vista Chino at Gene Autry Trail. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, her family relocated to Los Angeles when she was in her teens. She formed an R & B singing group with three girlfriends when she was 16 years old and was discovered by the R & B singing duo Sam & Dave. They quickly recognized their talent and offered them the opportunity to record a demo for Capitol Records, which led to a recording contract. Years later, Mallett was introduced to Marvin Gaye, who invited her to be present during several recording sessions at Motown. That led to meeting Motown

producer Hal Davis, who gave her the opportunity to sing demos of songs he had written to present to already signed female vocalists at Motown. She has performed in various venues across the country including Las Vegas, where she was part of the Ben Vereen and Susan Anton shows. She appeared as herself in a singing role in “Guinevere” a Miramax film starring Stephen Rea. Mallett also acted in musical productions and has done musical voice-overs for several movies. The management at Spotlight 29 Casino brought her to the Coachella Valley several years ago. “That was the first time I performed in the desert,” said Mallett, “It introduced me to a whole new fan base, many have become good friends.” She has a beautiful voice and enjoys entertaining her audiences with interesting stories and comedic wit.

“I am so grateful to Richard Brown from Fantasy Springs Casino and Elise Arouh from Escena Golf Club, for giving me an opportunity to do what I love to do most, entertain.” She appears with pianist David Ring and bassist Blake White, and sings a variety of jazz, pop and R & B tunes. Her latest CD, “Building Dreams”, which is also the title of her original composition, has a variety of songs on it showing her versatility. Autographed copies are available for purchase at the venue. To contact her, visit RoseMallett.com. Enjoy dinner or just stop by for cocktails and appetizers. For reservations call (760) 992-0002. Also appearing in the lounge every Tuesday is John Stanley King, and every Thursday, Lola Rossi and Reggie “Vision” Alexander perform through July.

with Craig Michaels

Desert DJ’s

Michael Cap Prefers DJ Over Drumming W

hen you ask someone for a mobile DJ company in Coachella Valley, California DJ is usually one of the first names that will come up. Owner/DJ Michael Capitanelli, also known as Michael Cap, is one of the most seasoned and well-known mobile DJs the desert. You could say music is in Michael’s blood. He grew up with two brothers who are musicians, a father who is a songwriter, and a sister who is a successful DJ in Los Angeles. Michael began his professional music career at the age of 16 playing drums for local bands in the New Jersey area. He later moved to Florida where he studied business and was signed to RCA Records as the drummer for the recording group “Sawgrass”.

After graduating college with a degree in business, Michael moved to California to study music at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. In 1983, he attended the prestigious Dick Grove School of Music and studied Composing and Arranging under school founder Dick Grove. During this time, Michael worked as a professional musician for bands such as The Coasters, The Drifters, and played gigs with other local and touring acts at theme parks and on cruise ships. In the early 90’s, Michael started to realize people were using DJs more than live musicians for their events. “Being a DJ is a lot like being a musician,” Michael reveals, “you are just playing a different instrument.” In addition, the money a DJ can make is usually more than you can make in a band, since you don’t have to

split your pay with a group of four or five musicians. Michael and his brother Ronnie knew they wanted to start a DJ company and were tossing around ideas when the name California DJ was thrown out on the table and stuck. Little did Michael know the name would be very instrumental when companies like Google came along and search engines began putting his company web site on the first page of a search due to their name. While the two brothers ran the company in the early days Michael is now the sole proprietor in the company. In the process of operating his mobile DJ company, Michael has enjoyed meeting so many people and getting to know a large number of families who he has done weddings for and years later hearing

comments like, “Hey you played at my wedding five years ago, you did a great job, thank you so much”. When asked about what makes him different from his competitors Michael points out “I think that because of my experience as a musician, composer, producer, and the fact that I have been in music my whole life separates me from most DJs.” Always looking for ways to expand his business, Michael has recently added a photo booth to his list of services which has become extremely popular. His plans for the future are to keep on playing music and having fun doing it. You can find California DJ online or call 760 837-9117. Written by: Craig Michaels (760) 619-3276

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I’m calling from Baton Rouge, LA,” stated Taki Sassaris, lead singer/ guitarist and songwriter for the band Eve to Adam. “It’s our first day off in a week from being out on tour with Creed. We started April 1st and we’ve been everywhere. These guys really know how to cover the region. We’re having a great time.” Eve to Adam, which also includes band members Alex Sassaris (Taki’s brother) on drums & backing vocals, Guarav Bali on guitar and backing vocals and Eric Bergmann on bass, have been out on tour since last July supporting their new CD, Banquet for a Starving Dog. They will be bringing their anthemic, arena-style rock to Fantasy Springs this Saturday night when they open for Creed. Taki Sassaris is passionate about playing live shows and insists that it is the way they are winning over their fans one show at a time. “We wanted to put out an album that would allow us to go on tour for two years to support it and we’re about 10 months into that. When you see a band live and they are good- that’s it- there’s no PR needed, no angle, no bullshit.” Sassaris goes on to share that they are not some band that got signed and became an overnight sensation. “We have been doing this for over 10 years. We’ve worked our butts off and deserve to be here. We never gave up on ourselves and always had faith and now we can see a bright future. A guy who’s been following our music, came up to me at a show in Clearwater the other night and said ‘man you’re opening for Creed now. You’re really on track’.” The truth is that Eve to Adam have been opening for quite a few platinum selling bands such as 3 Doors Down, Motley Crue, Daughtry, Saving Abel, Hinder and POD, just

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to name a few. They believe that building relationships with their fans at these shows is the way to go. “We like to hang out afterwards and sign autographs and talk to the fans.” He also doesn’t apologize for their brand of pure, hard guitar-driven rock. “We’re straight up hard rock. We’re loud and bigger than life on stage. If it’s too loud then you’re too old. As far as I know you signed up for this when you bought a ticket to a rock & roll show. This ain’t a nursing home,” he firmly states. “I was getting scared for awhile that people weren’t listening to hard rock anymore and that it wasn’t being served up right. People get real excited at our shows because we have such high energy and audiences seem hungry for that. I mean we’re not doing anything that hasn’t been done before we’re just doing what I always thought a rock show should be about. I mean it’s been too boring for too long. People say we’re a breath of fresh air.” He is also passionate about rock & roll in general. “With all the new computer stuff and ProTools, it’s like anything, it needs to be used sparingly and with responsibility. And so many bands are doing stuff in the studio that they could never do before with all the layering and it’s hard for them to reproduce the same sound live as on the record. Rock & Roll is supposed to be a force that’s unpredictable not something where you know where it’s going to go with every turn. And there’s nothing exciting about it. I remember going to see bands when I was a teenager and 2 or 3 bands were giving it all they had and it was a great show and you didn’t mind spending $30 on a t-shirt. But now the cost of the shows are going up and the quality of the shows are going down

and that’s why a lot of fans are feeling disenfranchised. I don’t care how much pyro you throw at someone at the end of the day they want you up there singing your heart out, sweating and giving it your all. We’re not reinventing the wheel but what we are doing is paying reverence to an art form that is very powerful and that still resonates with a lot of people. This is real rock and it’s filled with commitment and emotion.” Eve to Adam put out their first CD in 2001, which Sassaris says was one of the worst times to get started. He also says they have watched many things come and go in the business but rock is here to stay. “We’ve lived through the whole piracy thing and rap-metal and now dub-step. I should make up a t-shirt that says ‘We’ve survived all the trends and the fads and we’re still here’.” Over the 10 years, Eve to Adam has released 3 full-length CDs and one EP and obviously spent much time on the road. The first couple of CDs were self- financed and now they are signed with Universal Records for the new release. “It hasn’t been easy. The music business has changed a lot. The record labels aren’t offering a lot of support and there’s no A&R anymore,” says Sassaris. “The labels want to make quick money, but rock bands require some time and effort to build. That’s how you got Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty and U2. It might not have happened on the first album but the second or third ended up to be gifts from God. And it never would’ve happened if someone at the label hadn’t nurtured them and hung in there with them.” Sassaris goes on to say that they are

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Don’t Be by Tracy Dietlin

quite happy with where they are now and they title of the album, Banquet for a Starving Dog, which is also a track on the disc, is a testament to that. “We’ve had a really hard time coming up the ladder so the title seems appropriate because now here we are with a really good label and management team. We’ve got some nice luxury and perks now because we have some good people behind us that really want to see this thing through.” Eve to Adam’s new single, “Reach,” is currently available on iTunes and Amazon and is currently #36 at Active Rock. The video, “ Run Your Mouth,” which stares Dann Florek from Law & Order, Chuck Zito from Oz and Vincent “Big Pussy” Pastore from the Sopranos is also featured in the new video game “Supremacy MMA.” They also just did a really cool cover of Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out,” that’s going to be released just in time for summer. These guys are destined to be multi-platinum selling artists just like the bands they’ve been paying their dues opening for. Sassaris closes the conversation by saying, “I live and breathe rock &roll and it really is my religion. I’m all in and I want to give back. I don’t want to just drink from the well. The truth is that a lot of people still don’t know who we are yet. And I’m going to single-handedly do everything I can to change that.” Eve to Adam opens for Creed Saturday, May 12 at Fantasy Springs Casino. Call 760342-5000 for tickets. Go to www.evetoadam.com for more info.

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oachella? Stagecoach? Been there, done that, right? It was great, right? Okay, now let’s get real. Now that things have returned to normal (whatever that is)—you know the feeling of having lost one of two brain cells and sending the other out to look for it--we’re back to finding more entertainment, good causes to support and the appealing draw of kultchure, or culture in all its variety and venue that abounds in our Coachella Valley. And oh, my stars and garters, folks, this week coming up is a delightful doozy on all counts no matter how you spell it. Whatever tickles your fancy, pinches your fanny, places your brain cells all in a row and working together, you’re going to have a good time. Hey, we’re easy! We guarantee it! Friday, May 11, 7 pm. High-brow music fans, the Rancho Mirage Public Library, courtesy of the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition, is going to rock out tomorrow night with an eclectic chamber music concert by the Ernst Krenek Ensemble from Vienna by way of the Austrian Embassy in Washington DC--one of only four performances in the United States. Born in Vienna in 1900, Ernst Krenek was acknowledged as a leading composer of music in all forms from jazz opera (Jonny spielt auf!) to the new twelve-tone method—very complex to perform and hear, yet beautifully evocative of the new Romanticism sweeping the music world at the time. When the Nazis took over Austria, Krenek came to the United States spending his last years in Palm Springs and passing away at 91 years of age. His widow, Mrs. Krenek will be in attendance. The concert is free. RMPL, 71-100 HWY 111, Rancho Mirage. For information, call 760-341-7323. www.ranchomiragelibrary.org Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 13. Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival presented by the Palm Springs Cultural Center in screenings at the Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo, Palm Springs, unreeling from 10 am to last unreeling at 7:30 pm. It’s the 12th annual festival of the best of the genre. Writer/film historian and programmer Alan K. Rode says, “I’ve tried to keep the festival fresh by programming quality movies that either aren’t on DVD or otherwise haven’t been viewed on a big screen for many years.” This year’s classics include The Big Heat (1953) with star Glenn Ford’s son, Peter, discussing his Dad’s stellar career after the screening, a psychotic Joan Crawford stars in Possessed (1947), and Shield for Murder (1954) with special personal appearance of actor William

Schallert. For more information about the films, special guest appearances and the complete schedule, call 760-325-6565, go to www.arthurlyonsfilmnoir.org Saturday, May 12, 11:30 am to 2 pm. The Press Panel: How to Make the Media Work for You! Get the low down on how you and your business or organization can benefit at the Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT) luncheon at the IW Club 44-500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. Moderated by Pattie Daly Caruso, “Valley View” television host/producer. Local luminaries on the hot seat include Greg Burton, Executive Editor of The Desert Sun newspaper, Steven R. Biller, Editor in Chief, Palm Springs Life magazine, Karen Devine, News Anchor, KESQ TV 3 ABC, Gino Lamont, News Anchor, KMIR6 NBC, Brooke Beare, News Anchor, Local 2 CBS, Bruce Fessier, Special Projects Editor, The Desert Sun, and Gloria Greer, Social Editor/Palm Springs Life, Host/producer KVCR TV/Time Warner Cable. Patti Gribow, PSWIFT president says, “An opportunity to learn first-hand the workings of the media and get tips on how to get your message heard in the noisy hype of a crowded marketplace.” Get your questions ready! Also on the menu, scholarship presentations and honors for two organizations Tools for Tomorrow and BookPALS. Seating is limited. Tickets: PSWIFT members $30; Non-members $40. For more information or tickets, call 760238-0306, or go to www.pswift.org Now through May 20, The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies gets down with the universe’s über doo-wop meisters The Diamonds (Gary Owens, Jerry Siggins, Jeff Dolan and Shawn Stevens) who perform classic Rock ‘n’ Roll with an attitude so today, filled with such audacious joy and musicality it’s scary! Just a mention of the chart-topping songs by this quartette brings a smile to your face: “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” “Little Darlin,” and “The Stroll” made famous by Dick Clark’s American Bandstand TV show. It’s been 55 years of gold records, TV appearances, movie soundtracks (American Graffiti ), tours and the Las Vegas, New York, Chicago dinner tour circuit, but they’re finally at the Follies. If you were into white bucks (boys), or a poodle skirt (girls), hang up the Hula Hoop and Bunny Hop to the Follies! For tickets, $50 - $90, and matinee and evening schedule, call 760-327-0225, www.psfollies. com, or go to the box office at 128 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Thursday, May 19 through August 30, 5 pm on Thursdays. Relax in the quiet, cool peace of The Palm Desert Art Museum while you enjoy free screenings of Season

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by Diane Marlin-Dirkx

IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY 6 of the Peabody Award-winning series, Art in the Twenty-First Century. Each hourlong episode showcases living artists and their works. A great education in pleasant surroundings. Celebrating contemporary art, Art in the Twenty-First Century, Season Six, is sponsored by Art 21. When Season 6 is complete, the museum will revisit past episodes featuring artists from its collection, including Lynda Benglis (works on view at PD Art Museum) and Marina Abramovic (works on view at PS Art Museum). PD Art Museum, 72-567 HWY 111, open Thursdays 12-8 pm., free admission 4-8 pm. For information and other hours, call 760-346-5600. Wednesday, May 16, 11:30 luncheon. The Women Leaders Forum will honor and present 13 young women from Coachella Valley high schools with college scholarships totaling $32,500 at the WLF’s last luncheon of the season which will be held at the Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells. All of the honorees are in the Young Women Ambassadors Program, which includes a monthly Education Series preparing them for future leadership, as well as one-on-one career mentoring opportunities. “We’re thrilled to have such a great representation of driven young women in our group of scholarship winners,” said Rebecca Kenary, WLF president. The luncheon event will include the installation of newly-elected WLF board members Amy Blaisdell, Beverly Chell and Dr. Sonja Fung to three-year terms. Members, $25, Non-members, $35, tickets at the door, $40. For more information and to register online, go to www.wlfdesert.org Wednesday, May 16, 5:30-9:30 pm. “Hot Lips Houlihan” –that’s Major Margaret of M*A*S*H company to you civilian---heads for an encore to Vicky’s Supper Club for Sally Kellerman Live! A Little Jazz, A Little Blues, A Little Rock and Roll. To that, let’s add a lot of hot sexy style in harmony with Kellerman’s take-no-prisoners silky -smooth purr in the vocals department. The Oscar® and Golden Globe-nominated actress who caused a torrid tsunami among the sweating male troops at the drop of a shower curtain in the original 1970 film, has been singing in the rain and everywhere else since she was 18 years old and signed her first record contract. “She is easy to listen to easy to look at and uncompromisingly laid-back,” says Cabaret Scenes Magazine. Vicki’s of Santa Fe, 45-100 Club Dr., HWY 11 & Club Drive, Indian Wells, www.vickysofsantafe. com Dinner show, tax, tip, $75. Pre-paid reservations only. Call 760-345-0770. Friday, May 18, 8 pm, through Saturday, May 19, 2 pm matinee and 8 pm. The 9th Tango at the McCallum Theatre raises the

bar of erotica on stage between two lovers that can be felt in the last row. Trust us. If you’ve never seen, never felt the electrical lick of sensual heat and steamy desire of the provocative tango, get ready for the fire of what the French call a “frisson”---loosely translated as a tickle that’ll curl your toes--now’s the time. Performed by the husband and wife professional dance team of Terry and Bill Ott, The 9th Tango is a staged love story about relationships, a visual representation of a riveting romance novel with all the drama, passion and hopeful happy ending. At the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. For information, call 760- 340-2787, or go to www.mccallumtheatre.com. Saturday, May 19, 11:30 am. The 3rd Annual Above & Beyond Luncheon honors those in the community who have been nominated by their peers to receive this prestigious award from the Angel Light Academy (ALA) will be held at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. Every one of the nine honorees has proven excellence in community leadership and service. ALA teaches leadership, team-building, problem solving, conflict resolution and communication skills to adults and youth in the Coachella Valley. Patrick Evans, Chief Meteorologist CBS Local 2 emcees the event which will honor the late Jackie Lee Houston, a recipient last year, with a special presentation by the organization’s founder Julia Wilmot. Fleming’s, 71800 HWY 111, The River, Rancho Mirage. Silent auction, seating is limited, gourmet luncheon, $75 per person. Reservations and information, call 760861-5132. www.angellightacademy.org. HEADS UP! ADVANCE NOTICE! SELL-BY DATES AHEAD---RSVP NOW! Sunday, July 8-13, Calgary Stampede! The Western Arts Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum invites you to saddle up for a wild ride north to Calgary, Canada. Make your reservations now to attend the world-famous Calgary Stampede Centennial Celebration in July. Located in an area of foothills and prairie, east of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary is home to “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” with one of the world’s largest rodeos, parades, midway rides, stage shows, First Nations’ exhibitions, agricultural competitions, chuck wagon racing, and more once-in-alifetime experiences. It’s a hoot of a week! Space is limited, total cost without airfare, single $2790, double $3515. For more information, tour packet, reservations, call Alicia Gregory, 760-322-4888, or agregory@ psmuseum.org

May 10 to 16, 2012

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Fluffy and Friends Bring the Funny “

It’s like WWE meets the Food Network.” This is how comedian Gabriel Iglesias, better known to his fans as Fluffy, described his Stand-Up Revolution tour. With five of his tear-inducing funny friends in tow, the comedy tour brought nearly three hours of laughs to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino, Resort and Spa last weekend. Fluffy and his friends were originally slated to perform for one night on May 5th but heavy demand

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there,” Jue remembers about that day. The Town Troubles have played at some well-known venues in Los Angeles, but their fellow Coachella Valley musicians, artists and the people who enjoy watching them perform are who really drive them to perform. They draw not only from other musicians, but any artist who simply does what they love to do. “That,” Jue emphasizes thoughtfully, “gives me chills.” Though The Town Troubles may seem a bit ambiguous in definition, their one certainty is that they are both happy to just play the music they like. Their music can be described as a bluesy, experimental, desert rock blend. You hear it in their song “Spiked Punch.” The song showcases Jue’s young, wistful vocals and gritty guitar riffs, while Garcia delivers rhythmic drum beats; the song then breaks into a collaborative bluesy bridge before jumping back into the heavier sounds. The Town Troubles will be playing live

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led to the addition of a second show on May 6th. The show started with a music video by three-time Grammy award winning band Ozomatli performing the “Hey, It’s Fluffy” song. Comic Martin Moreno (yes, the Martin who cameos in a number of Fluffy’s jokes) opened the show with a warning for his adult humor and did an immediate dive into some of the harsher realities of getting older. Moreno was the emcee for the show and brought out other comics such as Shaun Latham, who scored big laughs for his “Call of Duty” jokes, and Alfred Robles, who had the audience rolling with his take on religion. Also on the tour was Trevor Noah, a South African comedian who has appeared on “The Tonight Show.” Having been in the U.S. for just a few months, Noah’s act drew on his comical experiences with American

culture and how the simplest things can be lost in translation. Comedian Rick Gutierrez had parents cheering with his “I’m not mad, I’m just a parent” routine, which candidly delves into his tough-love approach to parenting. After his friends finished their acts, Fluffy hit the stage to a cheering crowd. He brought new material to the stage for his hour of stand-up, sharing his adventures as a parent of a teenager, relationship woes and tour bus shenanigans. After performing his new material, Iglesias stuck around for a few encore performances of his classic stories that had the crowd chanting along, as well as bits that were too racy for TV. For more about Gabriel Iglesias and his Stand-up Revolution tour, go to FluffyGuy. com.

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Economic/Political

California is #1

by Marissa Willman

he eighth annual survey of 650 business leaders by ChiefExecutive. net found California ranked as the worst state for business. The ranking is due to a mix of high taxes and overly stringent regulations. The unemployment rate proves this out as the state has an official rate of unemployment at 11.0% behind only Nevada and Rhode Island. The more accurate U-6 unemployment rate for California is 20.8% behind only Nevada at 22.3% vs. 14.5% for the nation as a whole.

(but that’s not good)

Los Angeles County is at 22.7% while the Coachella Valley hovers around 25%. Spectrum Locations Consultants stated that 254 California companies moved some if not all of their business operations out of the state in 2011, a 26% increase from the previous year. Since the Great Recession started, more than 1,000 businesses have left the state. J.P. Donlan, editor-in-chief of chiefexecutive.net said that “California seems to be doing everything possible to drive business from the state.” The other worst states in order are New York, Illinois, Massachusetts and Michigan. The best places for business? Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and Indiana. Why? Tax incentives, a more relaxed regulatory environment and less expensive but adequately trained workers. Most Silicon Valley CEOs state that they will not expand in the state because of its high taxes and burdensome regulation.

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The Town Troubles

I’m not sure how to describe our music,” Bolin Jue admits about his band, The Town Troubles. “Some sort of two-piece, new desert rock, stampede of noise,” he guesses is how others might describe their music. “I try not to limit anything that might ignite something good,” he adds. Coupled with the bands relative young nature, it is no surprise Jue has trouble pin-pointing an appropriate description for The Town Troubles, as the band uses the eclectic Coachella Valley as a common source of inspiration. Jue (vocals and guitar) and Bryan Garcia (drums) formed their band in 2010, after they first played together again after a five year hiatus. The Indio High School alumni both played guitar together during high school, but never really had a band. After going their separate ways to focus on school and other musical endeavors, Garcia called up his friend and asked if he wanted to jam. “We wrote a song then and

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As examples, Intel moved much of their operations to Nevada while Google have expanded in Utah, Arizona and Oregon. One CEO in the survey on California stated “...its regulation is crazy...if you aren’t an elitist, [there is] no room for middle or working classes. If it were not for the climate, they would have lost half their population.” A producer of high-end buttons to the top designers in the world was forced to close down operations just south of Los Angeles when the state used his expansion plans as the justification for not renewing his business license. The State’s problem with his business was that he uses sulfuric acid in the creation of the buttons, a standard practice. While he disposed of the acid in conformity with the State’s stringent regulations, the only way to stay in California would have been to adopt a production technology that did not use sulfuric acid while increasing his business costs ten-fold. As a result, he moved operations to China, cut his costs by 60%, grew his business as originally intended and added 4,000 jobs to the Chinese economy. In a down labor market, it is typical to see an increase in entrepreneurship as highly skilled unemployed workers strike

out on their own rather than taking lower paying jobs. Kauffman Foundation has found that business creation nationally is down 6% from last year and atypically down over the last five years. This is critical to an economic recovery because young and growing firms represent 40% of new hiring. Which place in the country have been the best for new businesses of late? Metropolitan Los Angeles. Why? My guess is that it is related to a U-6 unemployment rate of 22.7%. Other top spots for entrepreneurship are Silicon Valley, Austin and Boston. From a tax standpoint, Nebraska is the best place for a start-up business followed closely by Louisiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. The solution? Without help from Sacramento, it takes the hard work of many to try and overcome such odds. The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership, Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone, many city governments, other business development entities and locals unwilling or unable to move to better business climates are all working particularly hard to counteract the actions of Sacramento and the state.

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by Marissa Willman

UMAC Teaches More than Self-Defense S

ince 1992, Mark Johnson at Universal Martial Arts Center in Palm Desert has been instructing his students in developing self-discipline and confidence through traditional martial arts and Krav Maga. Now celebrating its 20th year, UMAC is continuing to instill these values in students through its ongoing martial arts programs. “We teach them something that will be with them a lifetime,” Johnson said. “The whole idea when they start is discipline, self control and to be a better person. It’s never like what you see on ‘Karate Kid.’” Classes focus on traditional martial arts techniques that provide a structured form of physical activity. The classes and techniques also train the mind to be disciplined and focused. The end result, according to Johnson, is students who take their focus and confidence with them into adulthood. The classes are particularly beneficial for children with ADD, Johnson said, because students work on focusing and have an outlet to burn energy. Christina Ladd of Palm Desert said that

since enrolling her 8-year-old stepdaughter in Johnson’s classes, she has watched her stepdaughter grow from a shy and reserved girl to one who is confident and assured. “When I came to live with her, she was so shy. In her first classes, she was so scared,” Ladd said. “Now, she’s going to be in the talent show at school and she’s started to find herself. She’s becoming her own person.” Ladd added that the training her stepdaughter receives at UMAC eases her mind as a parent of a young child. “I’m not worried about her walking to the bus stop because I know she’s more than capable of defending herself,” Ladd said. Next month, Johnson will launch summer camp programs that will consist of longer morning sessions where students can focus on a variety of techniques, including Krav Maga. The Israeli self-defense system, described by Johnson as “a street selfdefense class,” is usually reserved for junior high-aged students or older. The classes and techniques are situation-

based, focusing on how to react and respond to specific situations such as being grabbed from behind. The classes simulate situations where one would need to control an attacker brandishing a weapon, such as a gun, knife or blunt object. Johnson said the classes are very physically demanding, incorporating a lot of punching and striking that ultimately train the mind to react quickly to dangerous situations. “It puts you in a position where you don’t have to worry about walking down the street,” Johnson said, adding that the beauty of Krav Maga is that anyone can do it. Johnson said the classes are beneficial for anyone who wants to be able to defend themselves. Women in particular, Johnson said, find both practical techniques and mental training that could save their lives in a situation where they need to defend themselves. “Any parent would want their daughter to take Krav Maga in high school,” Johnson

said. To learn more about UMAC or to sign up for classes, call (760) 568-0649. Universal Martial Arts Centers – Palm Desert 41625 Eclectic Way, Suite F1, Palm Desert

by Marissa Willman

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ORANGE IS THE NEW SUNDAY RED

Diane Brooke Beare Marlin-Dirkx Profile A Profile by Marissa Willman

s an anchorwoman and new mom, it’s hard to imagine CBS Local 2 anchor Brooke Beare has enough free time to sit on Saturday’s press panel at the annual PSWIFT Luncheon. As someone who makes it a priority to make time to give back to the community, though, Beare finds the time to balance work, motherhood and volunteering. Beare’s career in broadcast journalism was originally a suggestion from her mother, who thought a major in broadcast journalism would be a good way for Beare to combine her passion for journalism and theatre, both of which she was involved with in high school. Her passion for journalism led her to report for two Texas news stations before coming to KPSP Local 2 in 2003 to be closer to her home in San Diego. Within six months of taking the position, Beare met her future husband at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. After trying to balance a commute to a position in San Diego with her home in the Coachella Valley, Beare returned to KPSP Local 2 (now CBS Local 2) in 2008. Her coverage of the Southern California

wildfires in 2007 and her investigative reporting on prostitution in Palm Springs earned Beare several Emmy nominations. Beare and her co-anchor, Kris Long, were also honored as “Anchors of the Year” at the International Hispanic Awards. Beare has had the opportunity to conduct high-profile interviews with subjects such as Arizona Senator John McCain and former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina. The new mom will celebrate her first mother’s day this Sunday after she and her husband welcomed son Gavin last September. Beare is also involved with local charities, serving as a board member for Desert Arc, an organization that assists those with developmental disabilities. Beare will also be honored on May 19th at the upcoming “Above and Beyond Awards” hosted by Angel Light Academy. The awards recognize excellence in community leadership and service and Beare will be honored in the media category. Beare anchors CBS Local 2’s news broadcasts at 5:30, 6:30, 10 and 11 p.m. on CBS Local 2.

by Mike Livingston

Golf Column

n what might be a fashionrevolutionizing win, one of golf’s young phenoms stepped to the plate last weekend in what turned out to be a phenomenal three-man playoff finish at the Wells Fargo Classic. Rickie Fowler, a Ryder Cupper and a “comer” on the Tour, expected to win now for a while, finally broke through in the finest of ways, outlasting D.A. Points, who bogeyed the 18th hole in regulations to allow for the playoff in the first place; and current World #1 Rory McIlroy to tame the Quail Hoolow Country Club and the critics and begin building his professional trophy case. Fowler had the lead with three to play

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but bogeyed the 16th hole and played the final three at +1, hoping just to have a chance as he sat nervously in the locker room watching McIlroy, Points and fellow Ryder Cupper Webb Simpson who also lead at different times during the round and had a chance to birdie on 18 to make it a playoff foursome, before seeing his birdie putt roll past. Several times a bridesmaid, never a bride, Fowler calmly banged a thunderous drive down the narrow 18th fairway in the playoff and stuck a nine iron to three feet, sealing the deal. Always a colorful enigma loaded with talent, Rickie joins last week’s winner Jason Dufner on the list of those young Americans tasting

victory for the first time and appreciating the adage that good things come to those who wait! The question now becomes, how colorful will the fairways and golf shops around the country become? Purple on Thursdays and orange on Sundays have become a staple but with all of the other colors of the rainbow out there Rickie looks a cross between Johnny Depp and a really hip Easter Egg hitting bombs off the tee and smiling at the ladies as he cruises the fairways, dropping putts. Carry on Rickie, the younger generation is always seeking new starts……..Puma doesn’t mind either!

As we keep mentioning, the weather in the desert is beautiful and warming and the golf on all tours is now “in full swing” and heading towards the next major…. so tune-in to The CaddyShack every Saturday morning to talk golf with Roger and I and keep yourself in the “loop” with what’s happening locally and on all of the different tours………Listen in, will you? 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.

iane Marlin-Dirkx, a board member for Palm Springs Women in Film and Television, has written fashion, home and lifestyle features for a variety of publications, including The Desert Sun and Palm Springs Life Magazine. With such an accomplished writing career, Coachella Valley Weekly is honored to have Marlin-Dirkx as one of our very own columnists. For 20 years, she has written for The Desert Sun, covering society and fashion for the publication. Her weekly column, “Style Quest,” answered fashion, beauty and style etiquette questions from readers. Marlin-Dirkx’s writing has also been featured in Palm Springs Life Magazine and Desert Magazine. She was also the fashion editor for Season in the Sun, an upscale desert publication that recently went out of print. Most recently, her social events column, “Don’t be Clueless in the Coachella Valley,” is a weekly staple of Coachella Valley Weekly.

In addition to her work in print, MarlinDirkx is a successful copywriter, having provided direct marketing, public relations and fashion show scripts for specialty and department stores across the country. Before writing, Marlin-Dirkx pursued an acting career in New York. She studied with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse and Lee Strasberg at The Actor’s Studio, but eventually gave up her acting career to become a writer with an impressive career. Marlin-Dirkx is actively involved with a number of non-profit organizations in the desert. In addition to being a member of the board at PSWIFT, Marlin-Dirkz is also a founding director of ACT for MS, The Friends of the Rancho Mirage Library and Angels Alliance, an auxiliary of Shelter from the Storm. She was also the regional director of the Fashion Group of Palm Springs and Desert Communities for eight years.

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by Janet McAfee

Animal Law, A New & Dynamic Field

nimal law is a relatively new and dynamic field with developments occurring at a rapid pace. If you own an animal, whether livestock or a family pet, you may find yourself involved in a legal issue concerning that animal. Who gets custody of the family dog in the case of a divorce? What remedy do you have if a groomer, veterinarian, or kennel owner accidently maims your pet? What laws protect farm animals? What rights do you have if someone steals or intentionally harms your cat or dog? What happens if your dog bites someone? Are specific dog breed bans legal? What should you do if you are disabled and your landlord won’t allow your service dog? The answers to these questions are complicated and vary from state to state, and even from city to city. Your situation may require assistance from an attorney with expertise in that particular area. For example, family law attorneys can draft pet custody agreements in the case of a divorce or separation when the parties cannot agree. Some attorneys list “Animal Law” as an area of specialization. Former television host and animal advocate Bob Barker donated over 5 million dollars to law schools to initiate courses in animal law practice. Animal law covers a vast number of topics including anti-cruelty laws, animal control, laboratory animal welfare, use of animals in education, wildlife and endangered species protection, dangerous animals, veterinarian malpractice, wrongful death or injury to a companion animal, animal ownership, “no pets” policies in housing units, and protections under the federal Animal Welfare Act. This column can only touch on a few of the practice areas. For additional

information, you can check the following websites www.animallaw.info and www. animallaw.com to access laws concerning animals in your jurisdiction. As a general rule, domestic pets are considered personal property. In cases where someone causes harm or loss of your pet, you may be compensated only by the “fair market value” of the pet and any related vet bills. In order to receive compensation for “mental anguish” to themselves, a pet owner must show that the plaintiff’s conduct was engaged in for the purpose of CAUSING emotional distress, not merely that they intended the act itself. The “fair market value” concept might seem unfair to owners of mix breed dogs who value their animals as members of the family. Other factors besides the purchase price may be taken into account by the Court, such as service dog status and whether you paid a lot of money for training. Legal matters can get complicated, even when they involve Fido or Fluffy. All pet owners need a plan for their animals after they pass away or become too disabled to care for them. California is one of several states that have pet trust laws. One

of the main reasons animals enter the Palm Springs City animal shelter is the death of the owners. These animals are held for a long period, unable to be adopted until the estate issues are determined. Estate planning should include a plan for your pets, and perhaps money to provide for their care. You should confirm your designated friend or family member is in agreement. Loving All Animals recently rescued a badly matted poodle that was left behind with 11 other dogs when her owner entered a nursing home....her adult daughter took some of the dogs to a public shelter. It’s not as simple as telling everyone, “The cats will go to my nephew Paul”, when the designated person may not be in a position to take them when the time comes. Best Friends Animal Society (www.bestfriends.org), a nonprofit animal welfare organization, offers a “back-up caregiver” service in conjunction with PetGuardian to ensure a good home if the original designee backs out. Some might argue we have too many laws protecting animals. However, few would want to abolish our criminal statutes against animal abusers. A recent case in Menifee involved the unprovoked killing of a family’s chihuahua by a neighbor with a golf club. Little Lilly’s accused killer is currently being prosecuted in Riverside County under California’s anti-cruelty laws. Many studies show a link between those who torture and harm animals with behavior that escalates to violence against human beings. Consider the words of former Senator Robert Byrd as he addressed Congress on the federal Humane Slaughter Act. “The affection that a dog provides is not only unlimited, it is unqualified, unconditional. A faithful dog

does not judge its owner, it does not criticize him or her, it simply accepts him or her; it simply accepts us as we are, for who we are, no matter how we dress, no matter how much money we have or don’t have, and no matter what our social standing might be or not be......President Truman was supposed to have remarked: If you want a friend in Washington, buy a dog......Barbaric treatment of helpless, defenseless creatures must not be tolerated even if these animals are being raised for food - - and even more so. Such insensitivity is insidious and can spread and is dangerous. Life must be respected and dealt with humanely in a civilized society.....Let us strive to be good stewards and not defile God’s creatures or ourselves by tolerating unnecessary, abhorrent, and repulsive cruelty”.

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May 10 to 16, 2012

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Hanging Out at the Wine Bar

t was really unexpected; I recently wrote that no one can tell you what wine you prefer. You’d think I’d take my own advice. My last couple of wine columns invited the readership to join in on a wine tasting at some of the more popular wine bars around. The theme of this “interactive” tasting was to try “a light and refreshing Chardonnay”—one that could compete with crisp Sauvignon Blanc and light, light Pinot Grigio that have taken over luncheons and hot weather patio parties. So I walked into the bar (tell me if you’ve heard this one already)—the bartender knows me and throws out a “Hey Rick!”, when a couple seated at the bar, point at me and ask if I’m the guy who writes the wine articles. “Yeah”—are you here for the wine tasting? Great! Glad you’re here.” I responded. “Well we don’t like white wine—we never drink it!” they said emphatically. “When was the last time you tried one?” I commented, attempting to run with the conversation. “We just said—we never drink it! We can’t stand any of it. We just love red wine—red wine is so much better.” I casually laughed only because it had been a while since I’ve heard someone—let alone a couple!—vehemently oppose white wine. Unfortunately, they weren’t laughing back and they even seemed a bit annoyed at me. “No, no!—no problem” I said. “Hey—I’m Mr. Red Wine! When I bleed—I bleed red wine!” I had to try one more time. “But you know—there are some great delicious white wines out there.” I quickly mention German Riesling, White Burgundy and French Sauternes. Not getting the courtesy nod, I retreat with, “But yeah—I’m with you guys! Red wine will always be on my table.” Apparently I wasn’t winning them over. Here we are at a nice friendly wine bar and this couple is stuck on grimace. I blame myself for the awkwardness of the moment and amazingly dig the final hole by offering to treat them to a glass of a late-harvest French Chenin Blanc (blanc as in white wine) to “simply taste the resplendent sweetness and balanced acidity with layers of complex fruit flavors”. Every wine drinker I’ve ever

Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm are scheduled wine tastings where you and friends can enjoy and experience an array of wines. And how about a cold brew? There’s a slue of chilled craft beers available. The Wine Bar in Old Town is a different venue. A wine shop as well, with a wine bar and restaurant and weekend evening entertainment. The wine tasting menu is stellar in their well thought-out “wine flights” where three wines of a certain varietal or category—with discernible profiles, are served together to enjoy the game of wine. This wine menu is always changing so as to provide a great variety of wines by the glass. These places have been and will continue to be written up as I cover the

shared this wine with has loved it. Would these absolute staunch red wine drinkers (ie. white wine “haters”) appreciate the bold flavors and subtle nuances of a white? They immediately moved over to a corner booth down from the bar: A more romantic and red wine setting, for certain. From your responses it sounds like we all had a fun time hanging out at the wine tasting bar throughout the valley and specifically at The Wine Bar in Old Town,760.564.2201, and at LQ Wine and Craft Beer Shop,760.771.8466, both in La Quinta, and at 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro in Palm Desert, 760.837.9600. These wine venues are a great examples of the different types of wine establishments that we quaffers can enjoy. LQ Wine, as I have written previously, is the classic cool and chic corner wine shop, and, was voted by the readers of the Desert Sun Magazine as one of the top three wine stores in the valley. There’s the comfort of a small bar for those who wish to buy a bottle and sit to immediately enjoy a glass or two.

wine scene. The refreshing Chardonnay wines offered by these stores were a real treat, so stay tuned for my (and some of your) tasting notes and comments. One of the overwhelming favorites, available at all the wine shops, is the 2010 Mer Soleil “Silver” Un-oaked Chardonnay from Monterey County. Served from its iconic gray ceramic bottle—reminiscent of the cement vats used to produce this style of wine in France and now here, with mineral and wet rock aromas along with light citrus flavors of lemon, gooseberry and grapefruit. Lovely and refreshing! Stay cool! CHEERS! Rick can be reached at winespectrum@ aol.com

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19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T Bone 8pm 29 PALMS INN; 29 PALMS ; 760367-3505 Bill & Beverly 6pm (JZ) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Reunion w/ DJ Day 10pm ARNOLD PALMER’S; LQ;760-7714653 Johnny Meza 6:30-10:30pm (JZ) AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Rudy de la Mor 7pm (PB) BILLY REED’S;PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King Band 6pm CAFÉ PALETTE; PS; 760-322-9264 Jersey Shore & Friends 7pm CASTELLI’S;PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm (PB) CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 Nightly Entertainment CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ;760-5643660 Johnny Morris 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX;PS; 760-325-9555 Ke Sha D. 7pm DESERT SAGE; LQ;760-564-8744 Pat Tuzzolino 5:30pm (PB) DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-3296787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760251-1991 Karaoke ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL; PS;760992-0002 Lola Rossi-Meza w/ Reggie “Vision” Alexander 5-9pm (JZ) FIRECLIFF;PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 “Chicks That Rock” featuring Giselle Woo, Ana Dealvare, Gabriella Evaro & Piper Robison, Sara Groban, Denys Mertz and Symara Stone 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 Frank Di Salvo 6-9:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760325-2794 Hot Rox LE PAON; PD;760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 8-1am (LR) MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB)(VD) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-3471522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST;PD;760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) O’LEARY’S; PS; 760-325-4913 Karaoke 9pm

THE OUTPOST TAVERN; C.C.; 760328-9004 Karaoke w/ DJ Stuart 8pm OVER THE TOP;PS; 760-325-5100 Karaoke PALM SPRINGS TAVERN; PS; 760832-8920 Grown Folks Night PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760365-5956 The Rojer Arnold Band 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Karaoke w/ Amber Stream 8-12am RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760327-8311 The Edge Variety Duo ,sidebar outdoor patio 5-9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 The A-List 9pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-3403222 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm SAMMY G’s;PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Karaoke 9pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 The Smooth Brothers(BL)(RG) THREESIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-3271773 Mike Costley & Friends 7:30pm (JZ) VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW;760345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm (PB) VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx 9pm DJ upstairs 9:30pm ZELDAZ; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ PJ and DJ Bigster 9pm

FRI MAY 11

19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T Bone 9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Walt Young 6pm (PB) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Revolver w/ JP Houston & Special Guests 10pm ARNOLD PALMER’S; LQ; 760-7714653 Reggie “Vision” Alexander 7-11pm (JZ)(PB) AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Michael Holmes & The Derrik Lois Trio 8pm (JZ) BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ PeeWee 8pm (VD) BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6pm CAFÉ PALETTE; PS; 760-322-9264 John Gallagher 7pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS ; 888-999-1995 DJ Dynamic Daze 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm (PB)

CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 Nightly Entertainent CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ;760-5643660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 Ozomatli, JF//Discord and Tribe-O 9pm DESERT SAGE; LQ;760-564-8744 Pat Tuzzolino 5:30pm (PB) DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760-325-2600 Lassie Jo’s Best Damn Karaoke 7pm DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760251-1991 T.B.A. FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ;760-7777773 Alternating groups 8-11pm (RR) HAMILTON’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL; LQ; 760-698-8303 Agave Blues Masters Band 9pm (BL) THE HOMESTEAD; LQ;760-7713331 (PB) THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 T.B.A. INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 Frank Di Salvo 6-9:30pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760366-2250 Live DJ 8:30pm (VD) LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA;PS; 760-325-2794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LE PAON; PD;760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Fresh 9pm (VD) LYONS ENGLISH GRILLE; PS; 760327-1551 Michael Healey & Anna Rose 7:30-10:30pm (JZ) MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB)(VD) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-3471522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD;760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) THE OUTPOST TAVERN; C.C.; 760328-9004 Karaoke w/ DJ Stuart 8pm PALM SPRINGS TAVERN; PS; 760832-8920 Cover Story 9pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-3655956 Stan Ridgway 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Karaoke w/ Amber Stream 9pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Ornament 10pm (RR) RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-327-8311 The Clueless Remix ,sidebar 9:30pm DJ Jeremiah

James , Starlite Lounge 9:30pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-3403222 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 DJ Music 9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ;760777-1601 The P.S. Blues w/ Gil Hansen and Tony Dean 8pm (BL) SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Demetrious and Co. (JZ)(RR) TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760347-9985 Alyce Bowie 9pm THREESIXTY NORTH;PS; 760-3271773 Darci Daniels 7:30-11:30pm (JZ) VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-755-5391 Funky Fridays 10pm (VD) VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW;760345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm (PB) VILLAGE PUB; PS ; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx 9pm DJ upstairs 9:30pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Rock 4 a Reason Ambiance Benefit Concert 9pm THE WINE BAR AT OLD TOWN; LQ;760-564-2201 Mark Linford 7-10pm (BL) ZELDAZ; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ PJ and DJ Bigster

SAT MAY 12

19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T Bone 9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Beverly & Bill 6-9pm (JZ) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 World Famous Pool Party w/ DJ Alf Alpha & The Coachella Valley Art Scene 12pm , Stronghold Reggae w/ Steven Harrington ARNOLD PALMER’S; LQ; 760-7714653 Reggie “Vision” Alexander 7-11pm (JZ)(PB) AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Comedy Night 7:30pm BACKSTREET BISTRO; PD;760346-6393 Linda Peterson & Friends 12:30-3:30pm (JZ) BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-775-5566 DJ Pee Wee (VD) BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Nicky Vallee and Dreams 6-10pm (PR) CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Dynamic Daze 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm (PB) CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161

Nightly Entertainment CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6:30-9:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ;760-5643660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 DESERT FOX; PS; 760-325-9555 Lisa Coleman & Roderick “Rootbeer” Brown 7pm DESERT SAGE; LQ;760-564-8744 Pat Tuzzolino 5:30pm (PB) DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-3296787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760-325-2600 The Jackie Young Band DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760251-1991 T.B.A. 9pm FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ;760-7777773 Rob Martinez and JB 8-11pm (LR) HAMILTON’S; LQ;760-698-8303 Kal David & The Real Deal featuring Miss Lauri Bono 8pm THE HOMESTEAD; LQ;760-7713331 (PB) THE HOOD; PD; 760636-5220 Soul Opus, The Ambassador and Brewfish 9p INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 Frank Di Salvo 6-9:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA;PS; 760-325-2794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LE PAON;PD;760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Fresh 9pm (VD) LYONS ENGLISH GRILLE;PS; 760327-1551 Michael Healey & Anna Rose 6-10pm (JZ) MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB)(VD) MYSTIQUE LOUNGE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 888-MORONGO; Billy & The Bandits 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 PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Live Music 8pm (RR) PALM SPRINGS TAVERN; PS; 760832-8920 DJ Richie Rich 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-

5956 The Shadow Mountain Band 5pm The Far West , The Broken Numbers Band and The Leslie Steven Band 8pm PEABODY’S; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 RENAISSANCE PALM; PS; 760-3226100 Art of Sax featuring Sax Man Will Donato & Eddie Reddick 7-10pm (JZ) RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Reaction 9pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760327-8311 DJ Jeremiah James ,Main pool & Bikini Bar 12-4pm,Sounds of the Caribbean , Deep end pool , The Clueless Remix, Sidebar 9:30pm , Dj Jeremiah James , Starlite Lounge 9:30pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-3403222 The Arrangements 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;760777-1601 The P.S. Blues w/ Gil Hansen and Tony Dean 8pm (BL) SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Smooth Brothers (BL) (RG) TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760347-9985 T.B.A. 9pm THREESIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-3271773 Darci Daniels w/ Pat Rizzo 7:30-11:30pm (JZ) VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-755-5391 DJ Hektik 10pm (VD) VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW;760345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm (PB) VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx 9pm DJ upstairs 9:30pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 THE WINE BAR AT OLD TOWN; LQ;760-564-2201 Mark Linford 7-10pm (CR) ZELDAZ; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ PJ& DJ Bigster 9pm (VD)

May 10 to 16, 2012

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sullivan’s steakhouse

t is a well-known fact that that there is no shortage of Steakhouse restaurants in this valley to choose from, but when I want a little more than a great steak, I go to Sullivan’s Steakhouse. For as long as I can remember, they have had a reputation for great food, service and entertainment, and I could not think of a better way to spend a Friday night on the town. I was lucky enough to reserve a table in the dining room at 7:30 and when I was seated with my guest, I could not help but notice, we had taken the only available table in the restaurant. I always feel reassured when I am dining in a restaurant where

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everyone wants to be. We were quickly greeted with a smile from our server and a cocktail suggestion that sounded too good to pass up. “The Knockout” is a martinistyle cocktail made from a fresh pineapple infused orange vodka, and as the name implies, it packs a punch! One was just enough to get me going. After hearing a few suggestions and specials from our very knowledgeable server, we decided to start with an appetizer. The Lump Crabcake was not a typical crabcake that you find heavily breaded and deep-fried; rather, it was tender and flakey, full of large chunks of crab meat. Outstanding! The salads were

by Amanda Dorta

Meet CAXTON- ‘The Benefit Band’

his week we showcase a local four piece band named CAXTON, Coachella Valleys first official “Benefit Band” to be recognized by the Support and Education of Local Music and Arts charity. These socially conscious members of our community are all under thirty and have booked and reliably performed free of charge for many of our local charities and their events. “Caxton is…always arriving and departing with an atmosphere of class and responsibility from set up through teardown…setting a great example for all charitable event volunteers”, S.E.L.M.A. Vice President Terra Schmid states. This year alone CAXTON has provided several benefit performances including Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Support and Education for Local Music and Arts, KTs Kitchen, Father Joe, and Rally

generous in portion and flavor. The star of the show, however, was their featured, bone-in dry-aged rib-eye steak! It had a bone you could hit a home run with! As I cut into this masterpiece, it was a perfect medium-rare and the bourbon peppercorn sauce I ordered on the side was a perfect addition. There is nothing worse than going to a steakhouse and having your steak cooked to the wrong temperature. This has never been a problem for me at Sullivan’s. My date ordered the filet mignon, Oscar style, topped with béarnaise sauce, lump crabmeat and asparagus. It was tender enough to cut with a butter knife. With fresh green beans, and a creamy, threecheese macaroni, our meal was complete… well, almost. In discussing dessert, my companion revealed to me that she had never had crème brulee before. How could this be? It was settled and we were served the largest crème brulee I have ever seen! We did our best and made it through half of the dish. When we left, the restaurant was still full

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and the atmosphere was very much alive with locals and tourists alike. You can often find live music in the lounge and visit their website for special events and information. Palm Desert’s Sullivan’s Steakhouse is one of 20 locations, spreading as far as Anchorage, AK. Check them out all summer long to see why they are so successful. Sullivan’s is located in the heart of Palm Desert at 73505 El Paseo Drive, suite 2600. Dinner is served nightly from 5:00 pm and open until 10:00 pm Sun-Wed, 11:00 pm Thurs-Sat. Visit them at www.sullivanssteakhouse.com

When movie buffs hear the name Edward G. Robinson (1893 – 1973), they’re likely to think of three great films. Robinson’s trademark tough guy was solidified in Warner Bros. pre-code crime drama LITTLE CAESAR (1931). In DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), second billed Robinson steals the show in Billy Wilder’s classic suspenser. And who can forget Robinson’s elegant and poignant death scene in SOYLENT GREEN (1973), his fitting final film performance. Now, two new high definition transfers of fascinating Robinson titles, largely unseen in recent years, join the ranks of films worth considering for the digital home library.

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Esteemed German director Fritz Lang (METROPOLIS and M) came to Hollywood in 1936 and applied his considerable expressionistic skills to dark, genre dramas and terrific, mostly forgotten noirs. SCARLET STREET (1945), based on Georges de La Fouchardière’s aptly titled novel LA CHIENNE (“THE BITCH”), stars Robinson as meek, middle-aged Christopher Cross, a man trapped in a loveless marriage to a shrill, shrewish wife. One day Cross rescues Kitty (Joan Bennett), a pretty young woman, from street thug Johnny (Dan Duryea). Kitty immediately senses a vulnerability in Cross and sets in motion a plan to take him for all he’s worth – which is not actually that much. The lonely Cross falls for Kitty, but she is very high maintenance. The street thug Johnny is her actual boyfriend, and together they scheme and scam ever increasing cruel manipulations of Cross.

noir that deserves a place on the shelf with the best of the genre. Kino Lorber.

As his resources dwindle, Cross himself resorts to questionable activity to keep Kitty in the apartment he’s provided. When Cross finally realizes how he has been used, abused and exploited by Kitty and Johnny, he snaps and enacts an electrifying revenge. The three remarkable lead performances are from actors at the peak of their powers. There’s a deliciously dark ambiance throughout that is sometimes hard to watch – and equally hard to look away. Bennett’s Kitty is as manipulated by Duryea’s desperate, fast-talking Johnny as she is demanding of Robinson’s Cross. The BD transfer is from the archives of the Library of Congress and looks pretty good. The audio is clear and the terrific score by HJ Salter is at times beautiful, melodramatic or unrestrained, perfectly befitting the over-wrought nature of the jolting, twisty, disturbing drama on screen. Extras include a flat but sometimes engaging feature commentary from David Kalat and a selection of production stills that reveal a deleted scene. SCARLET STREET is an outstanding film

THE RED HOUSE

Kudos to Film Chest for finding excellent public domain titles and giving them a hidef digital restoration. Many of these films have only previously existed – when you can find them – in horrible looking and sounding DVDs. In THE RED HOUSE (1947), Robinson is Pete Morgan, a seemingly simple, aging farmer who works a modest spread and lives with his sister (Judith Anderson) and his adopted daughter Meg (Allene Roberts). Pete has always warned Meg to stay out of the woods on their property – and especially the red house that hides within. The latter a place where terrifying scream have been heard. Meg has always obeyed Pete, who

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for Riley at the Hood Bar in Palm Desert . Christina Reyes was recently reported announcing “We are the local benefit band…If you need… Call (us) and we will benefit you!” Christina Reyes, is an incredible writer and the owner of the bands consistent vocals. She fully engages you into the keyboard as Brian Pelletier jumps rope into your heartbeat with his on point drumming and almost bad boyish good looks. Framing this perfect picture we see CAXTON Guitarist, Adam Surdin on stage right. He can also be found framing art at “Howards” Back Door Galley of Rancho Mirage. Stage left we find Brett McLaughlin, an educator/ freelance animator who is the source of all the bass. The bass plays with the guitar and the guitar with the keys. The voice and the drums start tapping into your nervous system coaxing you to play along and you find yourself wondering how lyrics and sounds like these aren’t already in every Americans car stereo and on every IPOD. It’s exciting to hear Christina’s upcoming event announcements at the end of each performance. She reminds us that all of CAXTON music can be found on ITUNES and that CAXTON can be seen supporting our community once again at the upcoming 5th Annual Autism Awareness Concert, May 19th at the Indio Performing Arts Center(I.P.A.C.) 45-175 Fargo Street, Indio, CA 92201 Doors open 7:30 pm – 1:00am. We dance, sing and shout to generously thank CAXTON for all their quality based acts of selflessness in our community.

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took her in after her parents mysteriously disappeared. When Meg’s high school classmate Nath (Lon McCallister) gets a job to help with chores on the farm, he wants to know why Pete is so paranoid about the woods and the red house within. He decides to investigate. Soon, Meg – who has an unrequited crush on Nath (he has a girlfriend) – is drawn into the mystery, the woods and the very real danger. Shimmering shadows abound in numerous scenes and greatly enhance the foreboding sense of drama and dread. The inky camerawork by Bert Glennon reminds of silver on black velvet. Rory Calhoun, dashing and dangerous, co-stars. And look for a 21-year-old Julie London as Nath’s flirty, seductive girlfriend Tibby. Extras include a nice commentary by noir scholar William Hare. Film Chest. Comments? RobinESimmons@aol.com

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he first thing I notice about Aaron Hansen is his energy. It seems to permeate from his every pore, it seems to radiate from his eyes, his smile catches the light and it’s contagious. Pulling up to his home tucked away on a lot of land out in Desert Hot Springs, I spend a minute appreciating the mural painted on the outside wall encompassing his living quarters. It’s a geometric whirlpool which seems to capture time and space onto the confines of a few feet of wall. It’s remarkable. My car bounces down the dirt road towards his gate, I avoid large rocks and holes and eventually park next to a few tumbleweeds, or at least I think they’re tumbleweeds, once I turn off my headlights it’s dark, there are no streetlights, no homes lit up to welcome visitors, only the stars. I manage to navigate my way onto his property, we greet, and he shows me his shed which is converted into a screen printing workshop, he has his own brand of clothing and design under the name Ancient Youth, a brand promoting self-awareness, positivity, and connectivity. Aaron Hansen is a next level thinker. He doesn’t live or think in the now, he thinks a lot farther than that. He’s taking a leap of faith and his latest project entitled “Inspire the 10” is hoping to motivate you to take a leap of faith also. His objective is simple: to paint murals from California to Florida on walls facing the 10 Freeway. He is hoping to set out for the second time on his journey across our nation within the next couple of months and will be having his second upcoming fundraising event at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Kylie Knight: What are you hoping to achieve by the completion of your mural project along the I-10? Will it ever be complete? Aaron Hansen: With “Inspire the 10” I’m

WHAT THE FUSS?

ometimes you have to read a book just to see what all the fuss is about. With all the hubbub and with two million copies sold in April alone (it was published in March), certainly Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James (Vintage, 514 pages), the first of a completed trilogy, must have some outstanding qualities that make the investment of money and time worth the read. I’ll let you decide. hoping to inspire anyone that hears of the process of the project or sees the murals to do something amazing. It would be nice to energize people and motivate them to supersede their past-selves. It’s also a test for myself that I hope to accomplish, a kind of lead-by-example deal; become the change you want to see. I’m not sure if it will ever be completed, that’s a good question. I guess it’s like any other life purpose journey thing, hard to find the end or beginning to it. I think I can only answer that once it’s complete. (Laughs.) KK: How many murals have you been able to complete and where can we see them? AH: So far I have two murals in Palm Springs, 1 in Casa Grande Arizona, 2 in New Mexico, and 1 in El Paso. I’m going to start including ones right off the freeway, and that would give me 2 more, one in Houston and one in Desert Hot Springs. All together I have 8 murals completed, they are all viewable on my website and the 2 in Palm Springs are on Garnett Rd. just before Whitewater. The mural in Desert Hot Springs is on Indian Ave. just before Pierson St. KK: Do you have any locations in mind or do you scout them out as you go about your

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journey? AH: I started the project real strict, every wall had to face the 10 freeway, but I’ve found that it’s really difficult to find walls that are visible and paintable that face the actual freeway, so now the search is opening up to walls off the 10. It’s all exploration, this is the first time I’ve been venturing this far East on the 10 so it’s mainly driving during the day in new territories, scouting, then asking the owner and hopefully painting (laughs). KK: Tell us about some of your experiences being a traveling artist. Why does the road call your name? AH: There are too many experiences to list. A lot of new friends, other travelers, and art and music enthusiasts, grumpy wall owners (laughs). One thing I have realized is that once you set your mind to a certain frequency, you encounter other people tuned into the same wave. I’ve known this for quite some time, but on the last trip it really solidified itself into a new understanding and way of existing. It’s one thing to know of and another to understand and teach, you know? A lot of faith grew on the last trip too; I witnessed many mini miracles that really just made me not worry

about anything. Once again, things I already knew, but it’s just on such a stronger level of practice now. Not sure why the road is always calling, I think it’s necessary to travel with your gift and spread the love/ light throughout the land though. It’s just a vital part of life, to relate to all living things in different places, teach and learn, share, experience and things like that. I also feel that it’s important to evolve our species in recording new experiences, new thoughts, new relationships, bringing new dreams into the physical. It’s a responsibility for people who have been entrusted with the gift of belief/faith in their self, enough to translate the source through their art to share their gift with others by showing or through teaching. The universe is always hiring, there is always a job to do, it’s just that people won’t move if the money isn’t there. Anything you need will be provided once you show the universe/self that you can use the gift for the greater good. Employees of the universe get paid in friends and sunsets. For more information about Aaron Hansen or to contact please visit Ancientyouthtruth.com

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Grey. Thus it’s also fan fiction. For the record, James is a middle-aged, married woman, with two children and lives in London. Fifty Shades of Grey is the first book she ever wrote. Part of the fuss is, less than a year ago, Fifty Shades of Grey was published virtually. As an e-book and “print-on-demand” paperback it was shared by hundreds of thousands of women. It was then purchased by Vintage and published as a trade paperback in March. It appears that electronic books may provide readers with the privacy and discretion they prefer when reading such a provocative book. Women can safely enjoy the fantasy and read in public without the judgment of others. This has some calling Fifty Shades of Grey “mommy porn.”

Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James

Fifty shades of Grey is about a young college graduate, Anastasia Steele, who falls in love with the mega millionaire Christian Grey, who can only have a relationship with women that includes bondage and domination. The plot, if you can call it that, is: Will she or won’t she sign the contract that gives the handsome Mr. Grey complete control of her life. Here is some of the fuss: Is it romance, erotic literature, fetish fiction or merely fan fiction? By the characters’ names, it should be apparent that Fifty Shades of Grey is under the genre umbrella of romance. But with the expressive sex scenes, some might considered it erotic literature, though the “literature” aspect is really stretching it. Author James, includes a detailed BDSM (bondage, domination and sadomasochism) contract and description of the BDSM toys and sex performed in the novel’s “Red Room of Pain”, which makes it fetish fiction. James, if I dare say, was stimulated by the Twilight series and originally wrote her trilogy as Masters of the Universe, which featured Stephenie Meyer’s characters, Edward and Bella. She later changed the names and title resulting in Fifty Shades of

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Then there is the commercial fuss: Besides being a New York Times best seller, Universal Pictures’ Focus Features won the bid for the film rights, likely spending a huge undisclosed sum for the trilogy. And how about the controversial fuss of what exactly is appealing to so many women? University professors of women’s studies and psychology are trying to understand the popularity beyond the fantasy of a love affair between a young woman and a millionaire. They want to know why BDSM is so appealing to and what it reveals about women today. Are woman dealing with trust or control issues? Perhaps women are overburdened or undersexed? Or both. Maybe women today have too much power -- or still don’t have enough? What might stand out to women readers may not be so complicated. Maybe it is that Grey’s sexual satisfaction comes from providing Ana with frequent, near heartstopping orgasms -- albeit not always traditional -- like when she is hand-cuffed and hanging from the ceiling. He gets off, only when she gets off. The author gives the reader some insight into the characters. Christian Grey is so complicated he is “fifty shades of f***ed-

up” and Anastasia or Ana, is naive and inexperienced. Grey is her first lover. The story unfolds as a firstperson narrative from Ana’s point of view. Her character regularly references Thomas Hardy’s, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, where a sweet, innocent girl named Tess, meets up with the manipulative and dangerous Alec. Grey is very much like Alec and Ana is like Tess. Considering the book is practically two-thirds sex acts, there are brief moments when the reader almost gets a glimpse into the personality disorder that creates the need to dominate and cause pain. Ana asks Grey, “What’s a dominant?” He replies, “I want you to willingly surrender yourself to me, in all things.” When Ana asks why, he says, “To please me.” Ana wants to understand what made him the way he is. She narrates: “The BDSM is a distraction from the real issue. The sex is amazing, he’s wealthy, he’s beautiful, but this is all meaningless without his love.” Then there’s this exchange: Ana says, “Punish me. I want to know how bad it can get.” The poor girl hopes to understand his pain. Grey replies, “I’ll show you how bad it can be.” Careful what you ask for. Fifty shades of Grey is not the first in its class, whatever that class may be. There is the 1954, Story of O, by Pauline Réage about a woman whose love affair leads to submissive behavior where she is sexually manipulated and abused, resulting in a rediscovery of herself. And there is the 1978, Nine and a Half Weeks: A Memoir

of a Love Affair, by Elizabeth McNeill, the story of a casual relationship that becomes about domination and humiliation leading to dangerous sadomasochistic games. You will have to decide for yourself if this romantic, erotic, fetish fan fiction means anything at all. If one or all of these genres appeals to you, it could be a very entertaining escape. And maybe the final two titles in the trilogy provide more insight into why women and others are all in a fuss. But for me, I’m sated.

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Where to Treat Mom on Her Special Day S

unday is Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate the special mothers in your life. But before you rush out to buy a “Best Mom Ever” trinket or pick out a new vacuum cleaner, check out Coachella Valley Weekly’s picks for some truly great ways to show Mom how special she is. From decadent brunches and steak dinners to lavish spa treatments, we have you (and Mom) covered. • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio will host a Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Treat her to fresh seafood, prime rib and a chocolate fountain at The Fresh Grill, which will also serve a Mother’s Day dinner from 3 p.m.–9 p.m. For reservations, call 800-827-2946. • Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert will host a Mother’s Day brunch from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The spread will include something for everyone, including soup, salad and buffet-style offerings. Also included are omelet, carving, pasta and dessert stations. Reservations can be made at (760) 346-0015.

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• The Miramonte Resort in Indian Wells has Mom covered with Sunday brunch and month-long spa specials. Brunch will be served on Mother’s Day from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and will feature fresh pastries, hand-carved meats and omelets. Moms will also receive a rose and a $25 gift card to the resort’s spa and mothers of an active duty military family dine for free. The spa will have Mother’s Day specials all month long, such as the indulgent “Queen for a Day” package that includes a simultaneous facial and reflexology foot massage. Brunch reservations can be made at (760) 341-7200. Spa reservations can be made by calling 1-866-THE-WELL. • Melvyn’s Restaurant at the Ingleside Inn in Palm Springs is offering a Mother’s Day champagne brunch at the iconic hotel. The special Mother’s Day menu includes 14 entrees, including dishes such as Lobster Benedict and braised New Zealand lamb shank, accompanied by complimentary pastries, fruit and champagne. For reservations, call (760) 325-2323.

ShareKitchen Hot in 2012 T

hinking about opening a restaurant or food business in 2012? The National Restaurant Association polled 1,800 professional chefs from the American Culinary Federation and came up with a “What’s Hot in 2012” top 20 list of hot food trends sweeping the nation. In keeping with the changing food habits of consumers, local sourcing and nutrition top the list as customers become increasingly interested in reducing carbon emissions, supporting local economies and making healthier food choices both at home and in restaurants. Here is the list according to www. restaurant.org. 1. Locally sourced meats and seafood 2. Locally grown produce 3. Healthful kids’ meals 4. Hyper-local items 5. Sustainability as a culinary theme 6. Children’s nutrition as a culinary theme 7. Gluten-free/ food allergy-

conscious items 8. Locally produced wine and beer 9. Sustainable seafood 10. Whole grain items in kids’ meals 11. Newly fabricated cuts of meat 12. Farm/ estate-branded items 13. Food trucks/ street food 14. Artisan spirits 15. Artisan ice cream 16. Health/ nutrition as a culinary theme 17. Non-traditional fish 18. Fruit/ vegetable kids’ side items 19. Children’s mini-meals (smaller versions of adult menu items) 20. Culinary cocktails Luckily for our local culinary community, the Coachella Valley has a thriving agricultural industry which produces a wide range of fruits and vegetables including table grapes, citrus, dates, peppers, strawberries and tomatoes (just to name a few) which

• Morton’s Steakhouse in Palm Desert will offer a three-course Mother’s Day menu from 3 p.m.–9 p.m., perfect for a late lunch or dinner. Appetizer choices include treats such as lobster bisque and an Ahi tuna tower. For your main course, choose from filet mignon, honey chili-glazed salmon or Chicken Bianco. Dessert options include vanilla bean crème brulee, double chocolate mousse or an individual soufflé. For reservations, call (760) 340-6865. • SpaTerre at the Riviera Palm Springs Resort and Spa is offering spa packages in May in honor of Mother’s Day. Treat Mom to a sweet cream body exfoliation and blueberry milk bath with a strawberry Bellini in hand, followed by a full-body Swedish massage with the “Berries and Bliss Body Delight” package. Or take Mom for a mani-pedi with the “Mother Glows Best Nail Delight” package, which includes a honeysuckle and orange custard manicure and a honey-glazed pedicure. For reservations, call (760) 778-6690.

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to feature locally and sustainably grown products and support our local community. Contact us at www. ShareKitchen.org for more information about how you can start your own food business in 2012 and be featured in our new restaurant space opening soon.

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ABC’s of Estate Planning: People don’t plan to fail they fail to plan! WHAT IS A TRUST?

A Trust is a fiduciary relationship with respect to property in which one person is the holder of the legal title to property, subject to an equitable title in another. “I own Black Acre. I give it to you or even myself, as Trustee, to do with as I direct; and when I die, I give it to my son in Encino, and if he does not survive me, then to his children in equal shares.” You may be your own Trustee, but you should name a Successor Trustee to act upon your death or if you are incapacitated; and that Successor will manage and distribute the assets in your Trust. You may give the Trustee specific instructions about how you want to manage the Trust or allow the Trustee to have broad discretion; and you may put any of your assets into the Trust, or you may put some of them into the Trust and not others. You can also retain almost complete control over your assets. You may make the Trust revocable, so that you can change it, or cancel it, at any time during your lifetime. You can always change that Trustee during your lifetime, but remember that the Trust is only a piece of paper. It is only as good as that which you put into it. If you transfer nothing into the Trust, it is simply a shell and has no force and effect. It is then important that you arrange for the transfer of assets into a Trust and that is not an easy simple matter.

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When you sign a Trust Agreement, you are turning over legal title, or ownership, of the funds, stocks or other property to this other person or institution. You, as the person who sets up the Trust, are “the Trustor” or “the Settlor”. The person or institution that holds title to your Trust is “the Trustee”. You may be your own “Trustee”, but you must make arrangements for a Successor when you can no longer be the Trustee. You, as Trustor, instruct the Trustee what he or she may or may not do with those funds or property. For instance, the Trustee cannot use the property for his own benefit. You should also know the negatives of creating a Trust. It is a bit cumbersome. You should hire an attorney to do it properly. The transfer of the assets to the Trust must carefully be attended to; and the Trust is its own tax-paying entity, so there are some minor accounting procedures that have to take place. A major advantage; however, is the Probate avoidance scheme and that may be worth considering a Trust in itself. Should you have a Trust, and if so, what kind of Trust?

The answer to that depends on what you want Estate Planning to do for you. There are many kinds of Trusts, but they are either “Living Trusts” or “Testamentary” Trusts. A “Living Trust”, also known as an “Intervivos Trust” operates during your lifetime. One of the reasons for this may be because you want to travel and you want a professional to manage your investments if you don’t have the time or expertise to do so. It could be because you are senile or disabled and you need some help in that direction. A “Living Trust” also lets you make your own decisions about the kind of “old age care” that you want. If you don’t make such arrangements, then a court may have to decide what kind of care you will have and who will manage your assets. Needless to say, once you have transferred your assets to a Trust and instructed the Trustee how to disburse them after your death, there is no longer a need for a Probate. A good professional; however, will suggest that you have what we call a “Pour Over Will”. That is utilized because people often forget to transfer assets into the Trust. A “Living Trust” can also be part of your overall Estate Plan and, of course, it is confidential. Only you, your Trustees, your lawyer and the Beneficiaries know the amount your Trust is worth and how the income is used and the names of the Beneficiaries. The important thing is that it allows you to avoid a Probate, which is a public proceeding.

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A. You save the cost of Probate fees to the attorney and the Executor. B. You maintain privacy. Keep in mind that Probate files are public record that your neighbors can look up. C. You save the delay in probating an Estate, which takes a minimum of six months and often times a year or more if there are any unanticipated problems and, sometimes it takes even longer. In conclusion, should you have a Small Estate and wish everything to go to your surviving spouse, avoiding Probate by use of a commonly-used revocable living trust may be a wise choice. In light of changes to the Federal Estate Tax laws in the next several years, if your Estate is valued at $2,000,000.00 or over, you would be advised to combine a standard revocable living trust with other estate tax saving devices such as an irrevocable life insurance trust, a charitable trust or a family limited partnership to reduce estate taxes.

LIVING TRUST vs. WILLS

Both a Will and a Living Trust allow you to set the terms for the distribution of property after death. The differences between the two, however, can be quite significant and you should consider the following advantages and disadvantages: Living Trust Advantages: * A living trust is a cost-saving device: it allows one to avoid the expense and delay of probate proceedings, which can take up to three years to complete and can consume up to 10% of the value of your clients’ estate. * If you own property in another state, a living trust eliminates the need to probate that property in that state. * A living trust can immediately transfer management of your property if you become incapacitated, either physically or mentally. There is no need for you to go to court in order to appoint a guardian or conservator. * A living trust protects your privacy; it remains confidential and does not become a matter of public record. * You can name a trusted person to manage trust property for young beneficiaries. * When the time comes to distribute your assets, there will often be no need for the family to hire a legal professional to distribute the assets held in the trust. Disadvantages: * Setting up a trust requires quite a bit of initial paperwork and can be expensive. * Setting up a trust also requires you to transfer ownership of all the property intended to be placed in the trust. In the case of real estate, this will require quitclaim deeds. * You may run into some difficulty in the event you wish to refinance property held by the living trust. * You cannot designate a guardian for any minor children in a living trust (but this may be done easily in a will that supplements the trust). Will Advantages: * Setting up a will is more simple and less expensive than setting up a living trust. * Creditors face a final cut-off date for bringing claims against your estate. * You may name a guardian for minor children in a will. * You need not transfer your property to another entity in order to create a valid will. Disadvantages: * Upon probate, a will becomes a matter of public record.

* While you may appoint whomever you wish to act as executor of your will, it is usually the probate lawyers who control the actual distribution of property. This can be expensive. * Probate, which is necessary for the implementation of your will can be both costly and time-consuming. * A will does not provide for the transfer of management of your assets or property if you should become physically or mentally incapacitated. Most living trusts include a Pour-Over Will which is a document designed to distribute any property that is not included in the trust. In addition, it allows you to name a guardian for any minor children. Law Office of Dale S. Gribow, P.C. “A full Service Firm” dale@gribowlaw.com 760-341-4411.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In one of your past lives, I think you must have periodically done something like stick your tongue out or thumb your nose at pretentious tyrants -- and gotten away with it. At least that’s one explanation for how confident you often are about speaking up when everyone else seems unwilling to point out that the emperor is in fact wearing no clothes. This quality should come in handy during the coming week. It may be totally up to you to reveal the truth about an obvious secret or collective delusion. Can you figure out a way to be relatively tactful as you say what supposedly can’t or shouldn’t be said? TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus actor Daniel Day Lewis will star as American president Abraham Lincoln in a film to be released later this year. Hollywood insiders report that Lewis basically became Lincoln months before the film was shot and throughout the entire process. Physically, he was a dead ringer for the man he was pretending to be. Even when the cameras weren’t rolling, he spoke in the cadences and accent of his character rather than in his own natural voice. It might be fun for you to try a similar experiment in the coming weeks, Taurus. Fantasize in detail about the person you would ultimately like to become, and then imitate that future version of you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The idea of a housewarming party comes from an old British tradition. People who were moving would carry away embers from the fireplace of the home they were leaving and bring them to the fireplace of the new home. I recommend that you borrow this idea and apply it to the transition you’re making. As you migrate toward the future, bring along a symbolic spark of the vitality that has animated the situation you’re transitioning out of. CANCER (June 21-July 22): My friend Irene has a complicated system for handling her cats’ food needs. The calico, Cleopatra, demands chicken for breakfast and beef stew at night, and all of it absolutely must be served in a pink bowl on the dining room table. Caligula insists on fish stew early and tuna later. He wants it on a black plate placed behind the love seat. Nefertiti refuses everything but gourmet turkey upon waking and beef liver for the evening repast. If it’s not on the basement stairs, she won’t touch it. I’m bringing your attention to this, Cancerian, because I think you could draw inspiration from it. It’s in your interests, at least temporarily, to keep your loved ones and allies happy with a coordinated exactitude that rivals Irene’s. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The moon’s pale glow shimmers on your face as you run your fingers through your hair. In your imagination, 90 violins play with sublime fury, rising toward a climax, while the bittersweet yearning in your heart sends warm chills down your spine. You part your lips and open your eyes wide, searching for the words that could change everything. And then suddenly you remember you have to contact the plumber tomorrow, and find the right little white lie to appease you-know-who, and run out to the store to get that gadget you saw advertised. Cut! Cut! Let’s do this scene again. Take five. It’s possible, my dear, that your tendency to overdramatize is causing you to lose focus. Let’s trim the 90 violins down to ten and see if maybe that helps. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “We all need a little more courage now and then,” said poet Marvin Bell. “That’s what I need. If you have some to share, I want to know you.” I advise you to adopt his approach in the coming days, Virgo. Proceed on the assumption that what you need most right now is to be braver and bolder. And consider the possibility that a good way to accomplish this goal is by hanging around people who are so intrepid and adventurous that their spirit will rub off on you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the Byrds’ 1968 song “Fifth Dimension,” the singer makes a curious

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statement. He says that during a particularly lucid state, when he was simply relaxed and paying attention, he saw the great blunder his teachers had made. I encourage you to follow that lead, Libra. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, now would be an excellent time for you to thoroughly question the lessons you’ve absorbed from your important teachers -- even the ones who taught you the best and helped you the most. You will earn a healthy jolt as you decide what to keep and what to discard from the gifts that beloved authorities have given you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What are the most beautiful and evocative songs you know? What are the songs that activate your dormant wisdom and unleash waves of insight about your purpose here on earth and awaken surges of gratitude for the labyrinthine path you have traveled to become the person you are today? Whatever those tunes are, I urge you to gather them all into one playlist, and listen to them with full attention while at rest in a comfortable place where you feel perfectly safe. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you need a concentrated dose of the deepest, richest, most healing emotions you can tap into. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tourists rarely go to the South American nation of Guyana. That’s mostly because much of it is virgin rain forest and there are few amenities for travelers. In part it’s also due to the reputation-scarring event that occurred there in 1978, when cult-leader Reverend Jim Jones led a mass suicide of his devotees. Last year, after travel writer Jeff Greenwald announced his trip to Guyana, his friends responded with a predictable joke: “Don’t drink the Kool-Aid!” -- a reference to the beverage Jones spiked with cyanide before telling his followers to drink up. But Greenwald was glad he went. The lush, tangled magnificence of Guyana was tough to navigate but a blessing to the senses and a first-class adventure. Be like him, Sagittarius. Consider engaging with a situation that offers challenging gifts. Overcome your biases about a potentially rewarding experience. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “You have more freedom than you are using,” says artist Dan Attoe. Allow that taunt to get under your skin and rile you up in the coming days, Capricorn. Let it motivate you to lay claim to all the potential spaciousness and independence and leeway that are just lying around going to waste. According to my understanding of the astrological omens, you have a sacred duty to cultivate more slack as if your dreams depended on it. (They do!) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you’ve been tuning in to my horoscopes during the past months, you’re aware that I have been encouraging you to refine and deepen the meaning of home. You know that I have been urging you to get really serious about identifying what kind of environment you need in order to thrive; I’ve been asking you to integrate yourself into a community that brings out the best in you; I’ve been nudging you to create a foundation that will make you strong and sturdy for a long time. Now it’s time to finish up your intensive work on these projects. You’ve got about four more weeks before a new phase of your life’s work will begin. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is your BS-detector in good condition? I hope so, because it’s about to get a workout. Rumors will be swirling and gossip will be flourishing, and you will need to be on high alert in order to distinguish the laughable delusions that have no redeeming value from the entertaining stories that have more than a few grains of truth. If you pass those tests, Pisces, your reward will be handsome: You’ll become a magnet for inside information, valuable secrets, and unusual but useful clues that come from unexpected sources. Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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A second glance at exfoliants Okay okay, here we are again. Some CV Weekly readers were kind enough to point out that we barely “scratched the surface” on the topic of exfoliating, so let’s take a deeper look this week. Clearly I’m a big fan of exfoliating. I practice some form of physical exfoliation daily. What we barely had room to discuss last week is the art of chemical exfoliation. Many of the beauty products on the market today list ingredients such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid and retinoic acid. Although the term acid generally sounds scary, these products help to reveal the natural beauty of your skin. Using a face and/or body wash containing salicylic acid will help keep skin clean and clear. You may not see any visible exfoliation, but a cleanser such as Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash containing 2% salicylic acid will help maintain clear skin by unclogging pores without drying out skin. Retinoic acid, or retinoids, work by increasing your cellular turnover. It typically takes 30 days for old cells to reach the surface of your skin. Incorporating the use of a retinoic acid at night will help speed up the process. Initially retinoids were used for treatment of acne, but now dermatologists recommend the use of retinoids (tretinoin) for all patients, even those with sensitive skin. Of course some are better than others and I personally love the more mild Renova, which is available by prescription only. Using moisturizer and sunscreen during the day is critical when using a retinoid at night since the product will make your skin more sensitive to sun and increase your risk of sun damage. Looking to jumpstart the exfoliation train? Then consider a chemical peel performed by a skin care professional. There are as many options for chemical

peels as there are cleansing washes, but don’t be overwhelmed. It’s always a good idea to start off gently and work your way up. Be prepared to look like you were the subject of a sunburn for about a week. Your skin will tighten up, form a light to moderate crust and then peel off, revealing a new you. The down time is the worst part, but the benefits are well worth it. A good chemical peel will leave you with luminous skin with markedly reduced dark spots and fine lines. Aging hands and décolletage can be treated too. Heavy moisturizer, sunscreen and avoidance of direct sun exposure are critical during the healing process. If you’ve already tried a chemical peel and are ready to take exfoliating to the next level, there is a laser made for you. A simple photo-facial treatment by a certified practitioner may be just what you’re looking for. This IPL (intense pulse light) treatment will exfoliate your skin, thus reducing fine lines and wrinkles while also treating red and brown spots. It’s a unique treatment that is able to target multiple chromophores and lends great results over a course of 3-5 treatments. Regardless of which method or combination of methods you use, exfoliating does far more than just enhancing your natural beauty. Exfoliating is helpful in treating medical conditions such as Keratosis Polaris, acne, psoriasis, and hyper pigmentation. We could go on and on about the topic, but for now it’s time to apply sit back and soak it up. Don’t forget to moisturize and slather on the sunscreen!

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others around the world will be celebrated on Sunday the 13th day of May. According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In the United States, Mother’s Day began approximately 150 years ago by an Appalachian homemaker, Anna Jarvis. It was originally called, “Mother’s Work Day.” It was a day to raise awareness of poor health conditions within her community. Anna Jarvis passed away in 1905 and hoped her daughter, also named Anna, would carry on the tradition. Anna began a campaign to memorialize the life work of her mother. Traditionally, Mother’s Day was celebrated by going to church, writing, and sending letters to mothers. As years passed Anna Jarvis became enraged. She believed the day of sentiment was being sacrificed and was only about greed and profit. Anna Jarvis filed a lawsuit to stop a Mother’s Day festival. Later she was arrested for disturbing the peace at a Mother’s Day convention selling carnations for a wartime mother’s group. Prior to her death in 1948, Jarvis admitted she had regretted starting the Mother’s Day tradition. The Mother’s Day tradition has flourished in the United States. It has become the most popular day of the year to dine out, and telephone companies record their highest

traffic. What might you do to make your mother feel special on Mother’s Day? Here are few ideas in case you’re at a loss for ideas or if you are on a budget. Cook breakfast or treat your mother to a brunch. Enjoy the day poolside or relax at the spa. Go for a walk and/or hike together. Pull out the photo albums and reminiscence together. Plan to spend more time together or talk if you are miles away from one another. Begin an activity together: walking, hiking, yoga, scrapbooking, etc. Most importantly make a memory on Mother’s Day. Express to your mother how much you care and love her. This will mean more than any card. Wishing all of the mother’s and mother’s to-be a very HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.

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