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DESERTWRAPS.com....................3 Flower Power Garden Show........4 Real Estate....................................6 Desert’s Legendary Bands..........7 The Mighty Delta Tones...............8 Blasting Echo...............................9 SOS Animals...............................10 Rascal: Ugliest Dog....................10 Desert DJs: Blake Williams........11 Consider This..............................12 Valley Rhythms..........................13 Pet Place.....................................14 The Vino Voice............................15 Club Crawler Nightlife...............16 The Pampered Palate................18 Screeners....................................20 Book Review...............................21 Restaurant Guide.......................22 Haddon Libby............................23 Education...................................23 Dale Gribow on the Law............24 Safety Tips..................................25 ShareKitchen..............................25 Road Trippin...............................26 Classifieds..................................26 Free Will Astrology....................27 Mind, Body & Spirit...................27 Health, Fitness & Beauty...........28 Life Coach...................................28
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ou wouldn’t know it to look at him, but Soterios Anagnostou has over 25 years of business ownership and marketing and branding experience under his belt. That is because he has been selfemployed since he was 14 years old, when he launched and successfully marketed a clothing line that was ultimately sold to a major sportswear designer. He published both a sports-fashion-arts magazine and a
real estate magazine for Century 21. He also owned and operated two retail stores and a restaurant that he developed, branded and marketed himself. His entrepreneurial spirit is contagious, his energy perpetual and his drive to help other businesses succeed, intrinsic. Soterios knows firsthand that businesses not only need to be seen, but they need to be seen in a light that separates them from their competition.
Recognizing that need 12 years ago, he created a hybrid marketing agency through which he developed DesertWraps.com in Palm Desert. DesertWraps.com is an affordable, tangible and cost effective way to brand and market local businesses. The work DesertWraps.com has done for local businesses is stunning and is why they have become the premier vehicle wraps company in the valley. But they don’t stop at designing wraps for vehicles, RVs, boats, golf carts and fleets. They are experts at large format design and printing, event branding, exterior/interior branding and design as well as tenant improvements for commercial and residential buildings.
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FLOWER POWER: DESERT APRIL 6 & 7 AT THE GARDEN SHOW BLOOMS SHOPS ON EL PASEO by Rachel Montoya
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he International Desert Flower, Fragrance and Garden Show will bloom once again at The Shops on El Paseo April 6 and 7. The event celebrates the natural beauty of the area and pays tribute to The Living Desert, which promotes education, preservation and appreciation of the world’s deserts. On Saturday, April 6th from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, April 7th from 12 pm - 5 pm, guests on El Paseo can enjoy an exclusive desert plant sale by the Palo Verde Garden Center (The Living Desert’s botanical garden) combined with floral and landscape displays, international fragrance debuts, fashion presentations, live music and green energy exhibits. Saturday and Sunday’s events are free and open to the public. Famed international fragrance companies will be debuting their scents in this year’s unique event including Ramon Monegal of Barcelona ,and Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Atelier – both from Paris. Ramón Monegal comes from a long and distinguished line of the most important perfumers in Barcelona and Spain. He represents the fourth generation of the founders of the house of Myrurgia, which was the official purveyor of the Spanish Royal Family, and the most important international perfumer in Spain. Maison Francis Kurkdjian houses a unique fragrance collection, with a rarely matched quest for sophistication and elegance using the purest and rarest essential oils. Atelier Cologne, one of last year’s participants returns by popular demand with fragrances inspired by the original eau de cologne recipe—created in 1709 from a mixture of citrus and herbal ingredients. Guests will also be able to experience new fragrances from Ralph Lauren, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Burberry and Escada. There will also be special fashion presentations by Leggiadro and Chico’s as well as new sunglass designs by Optical Shop of Aspen. Guests visiting Rangoni Firenze Shoes will receive special fragrance samples. Participating stores will be distributing complimentary miniature succulents to guests each day while supplies last. The centerpiece of the weekend festivities will be the plant sale by The Palo Verde Garden Center at The Living
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Desert. The center evolved as The Living Desert members started requesting the rare and hard to find native desert plants seen in their botanical gardens. Today, the Palo Verde Garden Center remains unique among California nurseries. During the season, visitors will find the most complete collection of Southwest native and desert adapted plants in the region. Many of the plants sold here may not be found anywhere else.
The Lotus Garden Center will be this year’s Featured Florist. Founded in 2009, the luxury floral studio and garden center is located just off El Paseo and has quickly become one of the most popular floral and garden centers in the Valley providing spectacular arrangements and zen-like environments. Expert floral designer John Southorn, who has worked with some of the top florists in San Francisco before joining Lotus, will be creating spectacular creative designs as the centerpiece of this year’s show. In addition to spectacular flower displays, the Lotus Garden Center will also display unique potted plants and fountains. The 2013 edition of the show will be powered by Renova Solar. Renova will be presenting examples of the area’s most state of the art solar installations. Established in 2006 in Palm Desert, Renova’s goal is to integrate solar into residential and commercial buildings for a long-term, efficient, clean, stable and sustainable, renewable energy supply solution. They are committed to contributing to future sustainable energy growth through the application of the most advanced ecointelligent and eco-friendly options in solar technology, installation processes and applications. Renova Solar will receive the festival’s inaugural GREEN Award for their efforts in sustainable energy. RGA Landscape Architects will present unique and varied landscape concepts utilizing supergraphics of their work combined with live plants from the Palo Verde Garden Center as a focal point to this year’s show. Since their founding in 1977 in Palm Desert, RGA has provided landscape
architectural services not only to the Coachella Valley, but to Southern California and provinces of Liaoning, Guangdong and Sichuan in China. RGA is a recognized expert in the design of water efficient landscapes as well as the design of hardscape elements in plazas, water features and parks and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. Their LEED certified projects achieve the best in water efficiency and are also awardwinning landscape architectural designs. They are also industry leaders in the use of solar powered irrigation controllers and photovoltaic landscape lighting. Leisure Wheels Quadracycles of Palm Springs will be test-driving their all-new Rhoadescars – four-wheel bikes that drive like a car. As California’s first dealer of this exciting, made in the USA vehicle, the Quadracycle offers a green transportation alternative for 1-4 riders in recreational and industrial models. Solar power can also be added to create a hybrid pedal-solar vehicle. Nissan Palm Springs will be debuting the new all electric Nissan Leaf. In addition to The Living Desert and Palo Verde Garden Center, other partners include Catalan
Restaurant, KNEWS 94.3, EZ 1031. EAGLE 106.9 and CRUSH 103.9 On Saturday, STRING PLANET will perform from 12-5 pm. In their music, classical and inventive composing meet an exotic and eclectic pop groove to create a unique form of world music. On Sunday, flamenco guitarists Jose Prieto and Victor Torres from Madrid, Spain will appear on the mainstage from 2 -4 pm. Events and exhibitions will be held in the “Dome,” a temporary 60-foot futuristic and modern inflatable architectural structure in the parking lot between Ocotillo and Monterey just south of El Paseo. For more information please visit: www. desertflowerandgardenshow.com.
4th Annual Art & Antique Appraisal Day
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ake that painting off the wall, or unearth treasures buried in the hallway closet and join us Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 9 am to 12 pm for the fourth annual Appraisal Day. The event will be at the Historical Society of Palm Desert, located in the historic fire station, on El Paseo. Local certified appraiser Kevin Stewart is once again volunteering his time for this fundraising event that always draws out great items with interesting stories. Kevin will be joined by Gary Fillmore, owner of The Blue Coyote Gallery in Arizona, who specializes in western and Native American Art.
There is a $10 charge per item for each verbal valuation, with a limit of three items per guest. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure your “spot at the table.” While at HSPD be sure to take in the new exhibit John and Kathi Hilton: A Desert Art Dynasty, and join us for a reception at 1:00 with Kathi Hilton. Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013 Time: 9 am to 12 pm Location: 72861 El Paseo Drive, Palm Desert Phone: 760.346.6588 to reserve a space or for more information.
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Imagine walking into the foyer of your private movie screening room with large iconic pictures of Hollywood greats greeting you as you enter; a home in Big Horn did just that and brought that vision to fruition through Desert Wraps. They even created a facade to turn the front of La Quinta’s Citrus club house into a 1940’s military barrack for a USO event. DesertWraps.com designed and installed custom wall murals for Sunline Transit Agency’s Learning Center, presenting a display of all things Sunline to the general public. They also designed and built marketing stations for companies like Max Muscle, including brochure racks and interactive video presentations that help drive traffic from outside locations to the retail storefront. This company’s creative capacity to design, develop and produce cost effective marketing solutions is endless. It is business branding and marketing on steroids. DesertWraps.com can take any business from low profile to high profile, all the while keeping their focus on the
ultimate priority: provoking a response from the potential customer. “I don’t expect to get rich doing this,” shares the impassioned owner and team leader. “At the end of the day, I just want people to say, ‘Thank you. You have provided me with a great product that has helped my business grow.’ The quality of service, customer appreciation, building relationships and cost effectiveness is my priority. Anybody can put a wrap on a vehicle, but the message it conveys and how it’s perceived is what should come first and foremost; that is essential brand marketing.” DesertWraps.com is fully equipped to do this. With Soterios’ education and hands on experience, his creative team, top of the line technology and equipment, it is safe to say that DesertWraps.com provides a superior product and exceptional service. At the very heart of DesertWraps. com is a fantastic team of individuals including Joe Rich, Production Manager and Soterios’ lifelong friend. Joe has over
20 years of experience in the print industry and commands a number of the trade’s top design programs. He has been “The Rock” of Desert Wraps since the start. Jeff Dooley, who Soterios describes as his “Mr. Perfection”, keeps the team in line and is the Large Format Manager as well as an expert installer and printing technician with over 15 years in the vinyl industry. Oscar Arbulu, Graphic Designer, brings over 10 years of experience in the field. He is an expert in digital, print, web, new and social media and large print format design. Shelly Sheppard keeps things running like clockwork at DesertWraps.com. She is the company’s Community Liaison and Account Executive in charge of new business development, while also coordinating a wide variety of marketing strategies. Ryann Manning recently joined the team and brings incredible video, photography and editing capabilities with him as well as an ability to multitask on various creative projects. Together this team has created extraordinary marketing solutions for clients who are more than happy to share their positive experience with the company. Rudy Garza, owner of Rudy’s Pest Control (rudyspest.com) says, “Soterios/
April 4 to April 10, 2013 DesertWraps.com is the most creative designer in the valley. What he does is a huge benefit to small businesses, and it’s affordable. They also do it in a very timely manner.” Rudy shares how he basically described his dream to Soterios and through research and expertise, the company helped turn that dream into a reality. Tommy Edwards, Sunline’s COTR/Contract Officer, shared his complete satisfaction with the company. “Their professional, creative design team became a vital part of OUR team. They did a beautiful job.” In this economy small businesses across the country have had it rough, and with our seasonal clientele, businesses here in the desert have to work twice as hard. Paying to market or advertise a business can feel more like a high risk crap shoot than an investment. Still, the need to be seen by potential customers, and to drive those customers to your business, is vital. “Desert Wraps provides solutions to GET BUSINESS NOW,” says Soterios. “We become partners in growing our client’s business and they become clients for life.” To find out more about DesertWraps. com, visit their website at desertwraps. com or call them at (760) 935-3600.
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elcome to the first article in a series of articles about real estate and the real estate market in the Coachella Valley. Many CV Weekly readers will recognize me as the “JeKKeL” Dad as I have spent most of my free time over the last 15 years as the #1 roadie and fan for my kids punk/rock band JeKKeL. But for those who know me professionally, I am the Broker/Co-Owner of La Quinta Palms Realty and I have spent over 30 years educating and helping buyers and sellers to realize their real estate goals. Real Estate is one of the three essential requirements for human survival (food, water, and shelter). And whether we are buying, selling, renting or losing our shelter, and since it is the single largest investment that nearly all of us will make over the course of our lives, it just makes sense that we all try to learn as much as we can about real estate. To me, the one thing that distinguishes the content of CV Weekly above and beyond all other free weekly papers is its commitment to educate its readers to more than just the local music scene and current events. This series of articles will honor that tradition and hopefully provide you with the knowledge and valuable information that you can use to help you make good decisions to enhance such an important part of your life. REO’s, short sales, loan amortization, discount points, escrow, MIP or PMI... real estate clearly has its own language and so learning the vocabulary is half the battle to understanding any real estate transaction or real estate market. Each article in this series will likely introduce you to a new words and concepts which will be explained and then applied to the real world around us. This week we will start with REO’s. Simply put REO stands for “Real Estate Owned” by banks or financial institutions. We are not talking about the actual bank
buildings here, but rather the real estate that banks or institutions have acquired through either a voluntary surrender of the property “in lieu” of having the property taken away through the foreclosure process, or by the property actually going through the foreclosure process and ending up in the bank or institution’s ownership. Future articles will cover the foreclosure process itself but for now suffice it to say that REO’s, foreclosures, bank owned, even the term Bank Repos all refer to real properties that at one time had a loan on them and then due to the failure of the owner to make their monthly loan payments are now owned by the banks or institutions that made or insured that loan. While REO’s can be any form of real property (houses, condos, apartment buildings, commercial and industrial buildings, even raw land) most of us have been affected one way or another by the record number of single family homes and condos that have become REO’s since 2007. While millions of families have lost their homes with the “bursting of the housing
bubble”, many more millions have seen their equities and net worth cut in half or even worse have found themselves owing more on their mortgages than their home is worth if they tried to sell it today. This negative equity is often referred to as being “upside down” or “underwater” on your mortgage. And let’s not forget the devastating effect that the REO’s have had on our construction and construction related industries almost completely shutting down construction of new homes for the last 5 years! The real winners at this time are those lucky buyers who are able to take advantage of the low prices and purchase their first home, an investment property, or even upgrade to a larger or higher quality home. The question that I am most asked today is “When will the real estate market get better?” My answer is that it is a quick trip down when you fall off a cliff, but it takes a longer time to climb back up to the top. There is a lot of evidence that we are finally on our way back up but it is going to take a while. A little over a year ago REO’s represented over 50% of the houses listed
for sale on the market. According to First American Title, REO’s make up only 4.5% of the listings for sale today in our area. Home prices in the Coachella Valley are up between 10% and 20% over the last 12 months. In many areas, particularly in the lower price ranges, we have returned to a seller’s market where there are more buyers than houses available. This results in higher prices and multiple offers on every listing that comes on the market. There are even signs of new construction taking place around our valley and even more projects in the planning stages for construction of new housing tracts in the near future. Yes there are positive signs of recovery all around us, but there are still many concerns that we may not be out of the woods yet. According to Fannie Mae (no, not your aunt Fannie, the Federal National Mortgage Association) there are still approximately 9,000,000 home owners that are underwater on their mortgages and of those approximately 4,500,000 that are more than 2 months delinquent on their mortgage payments. (To put that number in perspective, over the last few years the total number of homes sold in the US has been around 4,500,000 homes per year) At one time this was considered the “shadow inventory” that was supposed to double dip our “recession”. So why haven’t these homes come on the market as REO’s and reversed the current recovery? The answer can be found in the coming issues of CV Weekly where we will learn about loan modifications, short sales, the Home Owner’s Bill of Rights, and the Big 5 Bank’s Settlement Agreement. Bruce Cathcart is the Broker/Co-Owner of La Quinta Palms Realty, “The Friendly Professionals” and can be reached by email at laquintapalms@dc.rr.com or visit his website at www.laquintapalmsrealty.com.
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eave it to Publisher Tracy Dietlin to put together the biggest, baddest company party in the desert, and to invite the entire desert community! This party that will not only have everyone raving about the ever flowing gourmet food and drinks, but will have them rocking to the legendary bands that helped create the genre known worldwide as “Desert Rock”. Desert legend in his own right, and founder of Radio Free Joshua Tree, Ted Quinn says, “What a great event CVW has put together, from the “Raw is Real,” Huskey-voiced Dali’s Llama to the impassioned rocker, Josh Heinz; throw in El ángel del Desierto, Giselle Woo - and the Godfather of All That Is Desert Rock, Mario Lalli, and you›ve got a night that could drag me away from the High Desert to seek out what›s happening down below!» All of the music being performed at the event has been proudly introduced to you at one time or another through our paper. As the Feature Writer for this gloriously encompassing publication, it is almost impossible to keep up with all the amazing music in all genres blossoming and blooming in our desert. Even our day and night long event cannot contain all the performers and bands that so deservedly need to be seen and heard. Still, there are a few bands that require special mention and will deservedly command our center stage as they represent decades of original music that has etched itself eternally into the history of music itself. They are the thing of which documentaries are being made as we speak. We are very honored to have them bare their gifts during this very special, one year anniversary celebration.
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Half Astro: This band, originating in the mid 80’s as an early punk rock band here in the desert, has been the launching pad for many musicians and their successful projects over the years. Original member and founder Herb Lienau, a powerful rock vocalist and front man who studied music at The Music Institute in Los Angeles, founded Half Astro with original members Marcus Bush, Billy Cordell and Brandon Ray
Henderson. These days, drummer Marcus Bush plays with The Butchery Boys, Billy Cordell plays with Unsound and Brandon Ray Henderson is now playing lead guitar for The Pedestrians. While musicians here in the desert are interchangeable, the creation of Half Astro was the launching pad for the development of their own great sound and the influence of music projects to come. Half Astro’s album Hybrid was released Dec 01, 2009 on the CD Baby label. The high energy rock and roll infused with roots Punk is described by CD Universe as “Two veterans of rock and two whippersnappers of rock making a delicious combo of noise.” The album was produced by Derek O’Brien, producer for bands such as Social Distortion, Agent Orange, DI, Adolescents and Punk Rock Karaoke. In their early years, Half Astro opened for legendary punk acts such as Adolescents, The Dickies, Agent Orange, and TSOL. Their song “Cellular” is featured on Tony Hawk’s “RIDE” video game. Saturday, Herb Lienau will be joined by his son, Quannah Lienau on lead guitar and bassist Derek Timmons.
Yawning Man: The music of Yawning Man is loaded with colorful melodic and rhythmic contrasts, provoking the emotions and leading the mood of the listener in all directions. Their music has been described as “visual and cinematic, heavy and melancholy, driving and daydreaming. It was influenced by everything from the psychedelic to the folkloric- jazz, hard rock, roots punk and world music. The Yawning Man song “Catamaran” was recorded by the world renowned, hard, desert rock band Kyuss putting the band on the world music map. The first full length LP from Yawning Man, Rock Formations, released in 2006, came almost 20 years after the bands organic beginnings with Gary Arce on guitar (recently endorsed by Ayers Guitars) , Alfredo Hernandez on drums and Mario Lalli on Bass . The band’s soulful sound, even stronger after so many years, has
developed a huge underground following in Europe. The band is planning on releasing a split vinyl with sibling bands Fatso Jetson and Yawning Sons this month before they go on tour with the “Desert Fest” in London and Germany. The band will also be playing April 18th in conjunction with other bands at an event produced by Alfredo Hernandez as a pre- Coachella Fest party at Level 2 in Cathedral City. A live performance of Yawning Man will also be featured in the highly anticipated release of Erick Davies documentary on the Desert Rock history.
Dali’s Llama: Dali’s Llama is not just a band followed all over the world by fans of the Desert Rock/StonerRock genre, but they are an independent label who’s fight for the integrity of music includes streamlining music revenue straight from the fan to the artist. “We formed Dali’s Llama Records in 1993 in the tradition of DIY (Do it yourself), independent record companies. We remain dedicated to producing quality music, covering a range of music styles including hard rock, alternative, power pop, Americana / folk, blues, improvisational and experimental. The Dali’s Llama Records catalog includes independent music artists Ogressa, Primordial Blues, Zach Huskey and of course, Dali’s Llama.” In 1998, the label expanded to include independent books as well. With decades of music, memorialized on 10 CDs, Dali’s Llama has become a cult hit in Europe. According to CD Baby, their 2008 album, Full On Dunes “hits you like a sonic sandstorm, heavy, energetic and powerful. Think Black Sabbath, Killing Joke, Kyuss, Clutch and Fu Manchu.” Guest appearances by members of Kyuss, Goatsnake, The Obsessed, Fatso Jetson, Desert Sessions, Yawning Man and Throw Rag offer a tasty collaboration of the forefathers of the Desert Rock genre. Dali’s Llama’s most recent release Autumn Woods represents “20 years of DIY in the Southern California desert rock underground”. This 10th album, described as “heavy metallic punk
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rock on the doom and roll”, was produced by the legendary Scott Reeder (Kyuss, The Obsessed). Indie internet radio Obelisk says of the new album, “Autumn Woods 25 at the door includes: appetizer lunch, dinner buffet and hosted bar with proves two pivotal facts about Dali’s Llama: Crater Lake Vodka & Gin Cocktails, Tulip Hill Winery and Beer from Babe’s Brewhouse First, that the band remains passionate MISSnew THE EVENT OF THE YEAR even aboutDON’T exploring musical avenues HUGE RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZES 20 years into their run, and second, that they’re among the most underappreciated - 76000 Frank Sinatra, Palm Desert actsEmerald everRVtoResort roam the Californian desert. I find it affirming to see they’re showing no signs of letting that slow them down. True rock from lifer rockers.” They too will be featured on the upcoming Erick Davies documentary on the Desert Rock history. There are few places in the world that can proudly boast of having given birth to a music genre who’s sonic ripples are heard across the seas. It seems a bit ironic that these bands are so highly recognized everywhere else but in their home towns. However, there are exceptions within our community. One of those exceptions is CV Weekly Publisher, Tracy Dietlin, who has had her ear to ground supporting this underground and under the radar music scene for years, and who will continue to do so. “Back in 2000 when I was a music writer for Desert Post Weekly some of the first bands I interviewed were Woodshed, Fatso Jetson, Dali’s Llama and Ming Tran to name a few,” shares Dietlin. “I didn’t grow up here. I moved to the desert in 1991, so writing about the bands gave me the ability to get in touch with the rich desert rock music scene and I’ve had a special place for those bands ever since.” Dietlin goes on to say, “I consider Mario Lalli the “Godfather” of the Desert Rock Scene....maybe because he was so instrumental in the whole beginning of the generator parties. And guys like Alfredo Hernandez, Gary Arce, Herb Lienau, Zach Huskey were from that era too and are all amazing musicians, but maybe haven’t gotten the recognition that Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, Scott Reeder, Tony Tornay, Sean Wheeler and Jesse Hughes have. And there are many more that were a big part of that scene as well. It’s a long list.” So hop on the wagon and don’t learn about your unique local music scene from your European friends. Come join us for the sonic buffet that Coachella Valley Weekly will treat you to as we eat, drink and celebrate all that is great about our beautiful desert. 2:30-3:00 Lunch Appetizers by Sullivan’s Steakhouse 3:00-5:30 Awards Ceremony Performances by: Josh Heinz • Michael Keeth • Giselle Woo • Egoflow • Mighty Delta-Tones Also Featuring DJ Ray Phillips 5:30-7:00 Dinner Buffet by Giuseppe’s Music & Dancing with John Stanley King 7:00 Anniversary Party with Dali’s Llama 8:00 Half Astro 9:00 Yawning Man (Mario Lalli, Alfredo Hernandez, Gary Arce)
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Local Music Spotlight
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by NOE Gutierrez
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he story behind The Mighty Delta Tones, according to guitarist and vocalist Tom Edwards, is the kind of story line that has roamed the Coachella Valley for years while solidifying the foundation of the current music scene we now enjoy. Edwards explains, “The band was formed by Scott in ‘96 and this incarnation has been together for about five years with various guitar players in and out.” The Coachella Valley blues band plays a full scope of blues from early standards
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to Stevie Ray Vaughn. Joining Edwards in its current formation are Scott Stone on lead vocals and harmonica, Rick Stevenson on bass and vocals, Mike Ruiz on guitar and vocals and Steve Maxfield drums and vocals. The Mighty Delta Tones have performed at Tack Room Tavern at the Empire Polo Grounds approximately twice a month for the last five years. “They’ve provided us with a great venue to play our blues. They’ve accommodated us with everything. It’s our home stage and the best place to showcase us year round,” states Edwards. During their shows at Tack Room Tavern, the band provides an additional amplifier on stage for other blues enthusiasts to participate in their show. Edwards contends, “The blues offer a flexible environment because it’s the kind of music that you can play along based on the loose format. We have guest players just about every show.” As well as inviting other musicians to join them on stage, The Mighty Delta Tones raffle off guitars, harmonicas and drumsticks during shows. To date, they have raffled off 94 new guitars. Edwards has been playing in the valley since 1990 and has been in several bands including Boetto. Maxfield has played drums professionally since he was 15. Stone is from Kansas and happens to be acquainted with members of the band Kansas. He was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame in 2010 as a member of Plain Jane. Stone currently enjoys his time at Music Proz in Indio, an all-purpose music store which
includes the sale of instruments and the rental of an on-site recording studio. Ruiz is the brother of Congressman Raul Ruiz. The Mighty Delta Tones incorporate their original songs within their performances. Edwards confirms that there is a distinct possibility that the band will release that material in the near future. They are enamored with the success of the Rhythm, Wine & Brews event at the Empire Polo Grounds and look forward to being considered for next year’s event. The band is performing this Saturday at Coachella Valley Weekly’s Awards Show and One
Local Music Spotlight
By Lisa Morgan
Blasting Echo’s New CD “The End is Still So Far” J
osh Heinz and his talented band of blasters are the symbol of the musicians who have no choice but to produce the music that pumps his/her blood no matter what the cost. Many have fallen from the calling, prey to the strain of the circus juggle between creating, playing with the band and the ever dreadful day job. It is what separates the hobbyist from the fully invested. After all these years, Josh Heinz has proved himself as a card carrying member of local rock royalty, having paid his dues in full and then some. Now to the delight of all of those following his musical endeavors, that sweat and blood wrought from his years in the craft have been poured into this album, and as the title suggests, for Josh Heinz and Blasting Echo, the end is still so very far away for this band. The production on the album is notably good, providing the message driven lyrics a front seat while still capturing the loud, dense goodness, driving it all into your ears and into your veins. Josh’s voice has an emotional integrity to it that pulls you into the lyrics. You believe him; a priceless and rare element today. The album is very nicely not over produced. Harmonies are injected just for flavor not for sound, and no
one instrument screams “Look at me, look at me.” They play together passionately, creating a full, balanced album. All in all, this album is clean enough to hear every bit of musicality and dirty enough to bring out that sexy, rebel rocker inside us all. This album had me on the first cut, Bad Radio, as they bellow an anthem of
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resentment toward commercial radio that force feed us what they consider music based on the corporate money behind it. But as I listened, I was confronted with the laughable dichotomy of saying to myself, “This is good enough for radio.” The other songs on this album beg the usual rock and roll questions, “What the hell?” and
Dufreign who earned Best Rock Band and Best Song honors at the Coachella Valley Music Awards. Meeting in 2008, Josh and Jeff discovered a common love of powerful rock music. Upon the breakup of Dufreign, the two decided to begin Blasting Echo. Mondo had known both of the guys from playing around in the local music scene. Inspired by the band’s material, he felt he could provide the back beat needed for the music’s driving power. Drummer, Mondo Flores, is also known for his bass playing in B Movie Superstars, Seven4, The Pedestrians and Lung Cookie. His drumming motto is K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid). Guitarist, Jeff Fortson, grew up in the Coachella Valley, playing bass and guitar in various bands including The Pucks and the underground indie rock band Lowercase during its infancy. Jeff’s love for indie and punk rock are evident. Originally starting as out as the bass player, he moved to his preferred position as guitar player and brings the raw energy and freshness of his beloved genre’s with him. New bassist Laramie Eve began playing bass with the local band Jekkel when she was 13 and continues to do so currently. She has stepped into Blasting Echo with a passion and excitement for the music, and she infuses her love of melodic rock into the veins of Blasting Echo. Linda Lemke,
Year Anniversary party held at the Emerald Desert RV Resort in Palm Desert. They are nominated for Best Blues Band. Winding up our talk, Edwards reminds local music fans by exuding his knowledge, “It was a great scene 23 years ago. It ran hot and cold. I believe we’re currently on a hot cycle. There’s a lot of music out there and it should unite us all. We share a common thread; the love of music” To learn more about The Mighty Delta Tones or contact them about upcoming shows, you can find them on Facebook.
“Why the Hell?” and “Who the F...” but do so with contemporary flare, totally lacking in redundancy; another priceless and rare element being provided by this band. This is the album you want to bring on a long road trip, where you can let your mind run with its musical direction, and most definitely, one that you want to hear loud and live. Blasting Echo is Josh Heinz, Mondo Flores, Jeff Fortson, Laramie Eve and Linda Lemke. Josh Heinz began making music as a singer/songwriter/guitarist in Memphis, TN with Wyndom Earle in the late 90’s. Here in the Coachella Valley, he created the band
keyboardist, has been playing piano and writing music since age 6. Her extensive music background as a music educator brings a completely different element to the music. The CD Release party will be held, Saturday, April 6th at the Hood Bar and Pizza at 10pm. For more information on Blasting Echo, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blastingecho and on Reverb Nation at www.reverbnation.com/ blastingecho. More importantly, come out and hear them live and buy their CD.
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SOS IS REALLY A LIFE SAVER W
e’ve all heard of an SOS. It’s the distress call known worldwide, the same in any language, and always conveying the need for urgent action. This was the premise behind Loving All Animals’ new SOS program – an urgent call to find a way to stop the high euthanasia rate at our Valley’s shelters. SOS is intended to be the program which will spearhead the beginning of the “No Kill Coachella Valley” movement. Loving All Animals Founder, Lindi Biggi knew that the only way to stop the killing of perfectly healthy homeless animals was to find them a home. Her brainchild became SOS – Seniors Offering Shelter – a unique program which combines senior citizens with homeless animals. Lindi realized that the people with the most amount of time were the many Senior Citizens in our Valley. “The beauty of this program is that so many seniors have time on their hands and so much love to give. Our SOS program will give them someone to love, when they have the time available to share that love,” said Biggi. The program aims to allow Senior Citizens to foster a dog or cat based on each Senior’s availability. With a one week notice, the fostered dog or cat can be rehomed should a fostering Senior have a commitment or planned trip.
Most senior living centers that won’t allow residents to have pets will allow a short one to two week animal placement. A foster can have an adoptable cat or dog for a brief period of time. Canadian citizens who spend their winters in the beautiful Desert climate can foster, knowing that their commitment is temporary. To further engage fosters, program coordinator Sue Shepler envisions having events and activities to allow the dogs and the Senior Citizen an opportunity to socialize. “I envision bi-monthly gatherings where fostering Seniors can participate in educational opportunities, and games or social interactions,” said Shepler. Not just a social opportunity for the seniors and pets, this bi-monthly gathering will allow the Seniors to pick up foster care packages which include food, potty pads, and other essential care giving components. So, now Loving All Animals has a great idea that can truly save lives. How do you go about implementing such a program? Enter Kathy Wade, a Segovia resident and animal advocate. As a septuagenarian, Kathy knows Senior Citizens. To make this program a reality, Kathy has been talking about it to anyone who’ll listen. “I love animals and I know how important they are. I tell all my friends to get a dog,” said Wade.
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And, that’s just the message she’s spreading. For those friends who tell Kathy they don’t have time, she now tells them that they only need to commit to a week or two. By providing supplies to feed
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and care for the dog, along with a flexible schedule, Seniors are enjoying temporary pet ownership, and shelters will hopefully have another tool to begin a successful run at “No Kill”. To fund this program, Loving All Animals’ long time supporter Patty Newman stepped forward. Research shows that pet companionship provides significant health benefits, and as the Chairperson of the Community Wellness Foundation, Patty Newman suggested her foundation fund this program. “It is the mission of the Community Wellness Foundation to support local organizations that promote wellness in our communities. Certainly, Loving All Animals’ SOS Program fits that mission perfectly,” said Newman. The initial funding for this program came from Community Wellness Foundation, and Loving All Animals is currently awaiting supplies from 1800PetMeds, Nutro and PetCo Foundation. If you’re interested in supporting the SOS program, contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7004. Loving All Animals is a 501(c)(3) Palm Desert based non-profit animal welfare organization. For additional information, visit www.lovingallanimals. org, email to info@lovingallanimals.org, or call (760) 834-7000.
rascal: Still world’s ugliest dog F lanked by Jr. Miss & Rodeo Queen of the San Bernadino County Sheriff’s Rodeo, SABRINA SNOWBALL & CAITLIN EBERHARDT, RASCAL a 6.5lbs naturally hairless critter sometimes called a Chupacabra, has been undefeated for the 5th year in a row at the Southern California Ugly Dog Contest as determined by public vote during the city’s Citrus Harvest Festival. Rascal owned by actor, DANE ANDREW of Palm Desert & Sunnyvale, Ca.is also the original living winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest and several others.
I’m an adorable Terrier/Chihuahua girl at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. I’m 1 1/2 yrs old and weigh 11 pounds. I’m dog ID#A0997185, in kennel T005. I look surprised because my adoption fee was lowered to only $20, including spaying and vaccinations!
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Rascal has won more ugly dog titles than any dog in history and is now headed for the pages of Guinness World records. Dane & Rascal used their stage time to plug animal rescue groups at the event, and told a cat was adopted right after announcement. All winnings were donated to “Hope to Home” for cats and San Bernadino Animal Control for dogs. More info on at www.TheWorldsUgliestDog.com Photo by Dane Andrew c.2013 Total Entertainment News.(408)744-9017 TenTVprint@aol.com
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Blake Williams Producing Sounds Both Big and Small
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orn and raised in Palm Springs, Blake Williams says his friends have inspired many of his accomplishments. While his friends have been inspirational, it was actually a relative who first peaked his interest in music, “My interest started when I was seven and first heard my uncle’s sound system in his basement, the bass had me hooked,” recalls Blake. After his encounter with 18 inch subwoofers (speakers which are dedicated to the reproduction of lowpitched audio frequencies known as bass) Blake knew music was something that he was passionate about. By middle school, Blake had become consumed with his Napster account and spent every spare moment searching for all types of music to download. With a dialup modem, burning CDs for his DJ music library was a very slow and tedious job. At the age of 15, Blake acquired two portable CD players and with the help of his cousin Jon Delaire, he began DJing School events, weddings and birthday parties. During his 4 years at Palm Springs High School, Blake’s
love of music would lead to him playing bass guitar in a few local rock bands. Once graduated from high school, Blake would continue to DJ as more of a hobby using the name “DJ PointBlake”. Constantly collaborating with his many talented musician friends, Blake would always have several projects he was working on producing audio and video recordings. In 2007, Blake’s passion for music finally came to a point where he wanted to take his talents to a new level and enrolled in LA Recording School. After graduating from recording school, Blake would eventually make a connection with Producer Paul Gilman through a high school friend who lived a few streets over from him. Paul Gilman was no stranger to working with national acts and had recorded
songs for groups such as The Mamas & the Papas, Barry Manilow, and The Temptations, Just to name a few. Blake was anxious to share some of the new digital technology he had learned and combine it with Gilman’s decades of recording experience to form their new company: Gilman Sound. Gilman and Blake have been successful with upgrading existing sound systems in big venues such as Ranger Stadium in Texas, which is their flagship stadium. Gilman Sound uses a patent process invented by Blake, which uses algorithms and microphones that are strategically placed in various zones. This process can turn an average sounding stadium into a big concert hall utilizing new digital technology and without having to put in a whole new sound system. In addition to saving money by modifying their old system, the venues are also capable of putting on concerts inside the stadium at a fraction of the production cost prior to the refurbished sound systems. Blake Williams and Gilman Sound are in the process of talking with other stadiums and concert venues. As for the future, Blake said, “the sky’s the limit!” He is currently working on setting up a production company handling pa,
backline and party rentals for various gigs. Blake also continues to produce audio and video recordings for artist(s) and bands. His latest project was producing a music video for the local rock band “Drop the World” which was submitted to the Tachevah festival committee. You can view the demo by searching: “Drop the World - Cherry Poppins” on You Tube. To contact Blake Williams you can e-mail him at: blake.will@gmail.com. Craig Michaels. Musical Affair Entertainment (760) 619-3276.
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EMMYLOU HARRIS (Nonesuch “Old Yellow Moon” Records) & RODNEY CROWELL
lthough Emmylou Harris was born in Birmingham, Alabama she didn’t grow up in the south. The daughter of a career military man, she had a peripatetic childhood moving throughout the mid-Atlantic states. At age 16, Harris’ Grandfather bought her a $30 Kay guitar from a pawn shop. Even then country music wasn’t even on her radar. Harris was keen to be a folksinger. Once she finished school, Harris relocated to Greenwich Village in New York City. But by the late 60s, the Folk scene had been supplanted by more Psychedelic sounds. Following a brief marriage to fellow Folk singer Tom Slocum, Harris and her young daughter returned to her parents’ home in Washington, D.C. She began playing the small Folk clubs in the D.C. area. A chance encounter with Flying Burrito Brother (and ex Byrd) Chris Hillman resulted in an introduction to Gram Parsons. Parsons, had been honing a blend of Rock & Country styles that he dubbed “Cosmic American Music.” He had been in the Byrds and co-founded the Flying Burrito Brothers, but had recently abandoned that group for a solo career. He was looking to add a female voice to his new Fallen Angels band. The harmonic convergence of Gram and Emmylou was like lightning in a bottle. Parsons’ influences were equal parts Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Sr. , the Beatles and the Louvin Brothers. He immediately became Harris’ musical mentor, schooling her in the ABCs of Country music. They recorded two albums together, GP and Grevious Angel. Sadly, their musical symbiosis was short-lived. Parsons died of a drug overdose in Joshua Tree, September 1973. Harris was shattered, but she
picked up the pieces. Emmylou Harris was determined to carry the torch for Cosmic American Music. Setting aside her grief, she signed a solo record deal . The label matched her with Canadian producer Brian Ahern. The pairing took a personal turn. Beginning with her solo debut, 1975’s Pieces Of The Sky, the couple created a series of albums that redefined Country Music. (Her debut also included “Boulder To Birmingham,” a heartbroken tribute to Parsons). Right about this time, Harris and Ahern assembled her crack touring ensemble, the Hot Band. Drummer John
Ware, bassist Emory Gordy, Jr. and Pedal Steel player Hank DeVito hooked up with Singer/Songwriter Guitarist Rodney Crowell. Crowell had grown up in Texas. As a songwriter he had #1 hits for Crystal Gayle and Bob Seger. His tenure in the Hot Band was brief, soon he had a successful solo career and married another musician, Roseanne Cash. Meanwhile, Emmylou Harris couldn’t lose. Between co-writing hits with Crowell, or re-interpreting C & W chestnuts like Kitty Wells’ “Making Believe,” or Patsy Cline’s “Sweet Dreams,” Harris was worshipping at the Cosmic American alter. As the years progressed, Harris explored Pop and Bluegrass. She collaborated with Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison and recorded a traditional Country record with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton called Trio. A restless spirit, Harris couldn’t be hemmed in by the narrow confines of Country Music. By 1995, she recorded her most ambitious effort, Wrecking Ball. The album was produced by Daniel Lanois (by now she and Ahern had parted company, personally and professionally).
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Lanois had produced everyone from U2 and Peter Gabriel to Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. Harris tackled a set of covers from artists as disparate as Neil Young, Dylan, Gillian Welch, Jimi Hendrix and Steve Earle. The album was a triumphant success. In 1999, Harris properly paid homage to Gram Parsons by producing Return Of The Grievous Angel. An all-star tribute, the album featured Elvis Costello, Beck, Victoria Williams, The Pretenders, Evan Dando, Wilco, Cowboy Junkies, and David Crosby with Lucinda Williams singing Gram Parsons songs.
In the intervening years, Harris has recorded more solo efforts, contributed to the phenomenal “O Brother Where Art Thou” soundtrack and recorded with exDire Straits leader, Mark Knopfler. Her new album reunites Harris with producer Brian Ahern, musicians Hank DeVito and John Ware, and most importantly, Rodney Crowell, front and center. For years the two had discussed collaborating again. The result is Old Yellow Moon. The album kicks into gear with the rollicking quick-step of “Hanging Up My Heart.” Harris and Crowell trade verses as gun-shy ex-lovers… “Well, I’m hanging up my heart, dim the lights in the bunkhouse I don’t want to be wounded by the wrong kind of love/No more rodeo dances no more howling at the moonlight.” Crowell has written four of the 12 tracks on Old Yellow Moon.He glides easily between the twang and the tears. Couched in a whipcrack melody, anchored by swooping fiddle and banjo, “Bull Rider” uses the rodeo as a metaphor for life… “You’re just outside the bucking shute, you lose a spur and you lose your seat and you lose yourself.” “Bluebird Wine” originally appeared
on Harris’ debut. The tune is slightly reconfigured as a duet. It definitely has twang, but this incarnation is more Chuck Berry than Bill Monroe. The track features sprightly mandolin fills, sharp staccato guitars and a rippling baritone Harmonica solo, courtesy Mickey Raphael. Crowell’s slower songs connect on a visceral level. “Open Season On My Heart” is a self-lacerating take on devastating heartbreak. Conversely, “Here We Are” is a lovely declaration of love. Harris & Crowell’s tandem vocals wrap lovingly around the verses. Here the instrumentation blends tangy Fiddle runs with saccharine strings. Old Yellow Moon gives Harris & Crowell an opportunity to lovingly cover favorite songs. On the distaff side, Singer/ Songwriters Patti Scialfa and Matraca Berg each supply killer cuts, “Spanish Dancer” and “When We Were Beautiful.” The former , wrapped in shimmering accordion fills and piquant mandolin riffs, provide a perfect backdrop for Harris’ crystalline vocals. Crowell gives her room to breathe, chiming in on the chorus. The latter offers a vivid recollection of halcyon days. An elderly woman revisits the past but remains ruefully engaged in the present. Harris’ performance of this song is hushed and evocative. The album’s centerpiece is “Dreaming My Dreams” by Allen Reynolds. A keen exegesis on heartacheand laced with regret. It’s the record’s George Jones/ Tammy Wynette moment. The couple sing to one and other, not with each other. The romantic frisson is palpable. Other highlights include Roger Miller’s “Invitation To The Blues,” Kris Kristofferson’s “Chase The Feeling” and Hank DeVito’s “Black Caffeine.” All three evoke an era of classic Country. “Invitation..” pivots on syrupy Opry Strings, gamboling guitars and piercing Pedal Steel fills that dance like fireflies. “Chase..” tethers gutbucket guitar riffs to Kristofferson’s Outlier/Outlaw take on drug addiction. Finally, “Black Caffeine” weds a fingersnappin backbeat to jittery Hammond B3 fills. Harris & Crowell’s tight harmonizing echo the familial blend of the Everly Brothers,( if the Everly Brothers ever waxed rhapsodic about coffee). The album closes with the title track. Simultaneously ragged and pristine, echoing Crowell’s weathered croon and Harris’ dulcet tones. Old Yellow Moon is clearly a labor of love. More of a dialogue than a traditional duets album. It feels like a conversation. That’s what makes it special.
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Darcia Millar
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Valley Rhythms
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ocalist Darcia Millar sings in Our Savior’s Worship Choir, this Sunday, April 7 in Our Savior’s Community Church located at 1020 East Ramon Road in Palm Springs. (760) 327-5611. Services are at 8:45 a.m and 10:30 a.m. Born in Canada, Darcia Millar came to the States when she was three years old with her sister soon on the way. They settled in the San Fernando Valley. Her father was a sheet metal air-conditioning man and her mother was a career woman, as a manager in the high end dress shop, Dexter’s. “I remember Natalie Wood and her family came there to shop,“ said Millar. “The Gabor Sisters and their Mother as well as many other celebrities also shopped there. I was around nine years old at the time.” She attended Mayall Elementary School followed by Monroe High School in Northridge. Swimming was part of her daily routine from five until fifteen, competing in many swim meets, held at the Santa Monica
College. “Kids came from all over California came to compete there.” She always loved singing as a child and would listen to the Beatles, Petula Clark and Barbra Streisand, to name a few. Her life has taken many twists and turns, like most of us, however, when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior nine years ago, her life was changed forever. She is a very meticulous hard worker running her own business. She says, “If you need loving care, I’ll be there.” This applies to people, places, plants and pets. For information call (760) 548-0679. Millar is always there to help people in our community. She has been there many times to help the Well in the Desert, the Christmas Store at Our Savior’s and for many years at the Mizell Senior Center, where I met her during open mic. ON ANOTHER NOTE: Saxophonist and vocalist Pat Rizzo along with pianist and vocalist Patrick Tuzzolino
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ou’re a single gal who owns cats, and you start dating a wonderful guy who is allergic to your fur babies! He can’t come to your apartment without having a wheezing attack. You have a child who suddenly develops an allergy to the cat whose been your “fuzzy faced child” for the past 10 years, and you can’t imagine giving him away (the cat, that is!). Years ago when I lived in Northern California and had 2 cats, my brother would start sneezing and his eyes would turn red after about an hour when he came to visit. On one trip, he suddenly realized he’d been at my house for hours without any symptoms, and asked, “What did you do, get rid of your cats?” I just did two simple things I read about in a book, I bathed the cats in Castille soap and installed a couple of air purifiers. Most people with allergies who have
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Fluffly 4-yr-old beauty, ID#A1001872, waits for you at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. She came to the shelter when her owner died, and her sisters were adopted. CVAC offers special adoption rate of $15 for all cats, includes spaying & vaccines!
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1. Use HEPA Air Filters - Cat allergies are primarily caused by the protein Fel d 1 found in the saliva and dander. These air purifiers remove the dander out of the air, and may even help your allergies to pollens and other substances as well. Depending on the size of your home, you may need to purchase several of these filters for the areas where the animals frequent. A highly recommended product is the Blue Rabbit air purifier made by Mitsubishi. 2. Keep the cats out of the bedroom - The little furballs may love to sleep on your pillow, but keep them away from your bedroom until you get your allergies under control. Keep the bedroom door closed during the day as well. 3. Wash bedding in hot water - This is a good idea even when the cats are kept off the bed. Washing everything in 140 degree hot water at least twice monthly gets ride of both dust mite and cat allergens. 4. Use a high grade HEPA vacuum cleaner - Cat allergens are small and invasive, so you need to vacuum walls, carpet, flooring, and furniture, making use of the hand tools. Twice a week vacuuming is recommended. 5. Wash your hands after petting your cat - A strong anti-bacterial soap works best. Rubbing your eyes without washing hands can make your eyes itch. 6. Bathe the cat - If this sounds like a formidable task, a spray nozzle and hose attached to your sink can make it easier. Castille soap, available at Trader Joe’s, worked well for my cats. If bathing causes too much of a “cat fight”, you can put Allerpet “C” for Cats on a wet rag and wipe down the cat’s coat to get rid of the dander.
7. Confine your cats to one area of the house - This allows you to focus your attempts to control cat allergens to one area of the home. 8. Cover bedroom vents with cheesecloth - This allows the air to flow through, but catches the allergy causing irritants. 9. Feed your cat a high quality diet - This may also include some raw food. A quality diet keeps the cat’s coat and skin healthy and minimizes dander and shedding. The book “The New Natural Cat” by Anitra Frazier, available from Amazon, has good information about improving your feline’s diet. The internet has lots of resources about controlling pet allergies. Our local boutique pet supply shops have high end food products that can assist your effort. Improving your own diet may reduce your allergic reaction to animals. By making some simple changes in your home and your lifestyle, you can experience the joys of pet ownership. If you have a severe allergy, you should consult with your doctor and maybe show them a copy of this article. This is the “purrfect” time to add a playful feline friend to your household. Our county shelter, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, has a special adoption fee right now of only $15 for cats which includes vaccinations and spaying/neutering (until further notice). They’re located at 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms. Call (760) 343-3644 for more information. jmcafee7@verizon.net
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The JOY of Asian Cuisine J
OY Asian Cuisine Restaurant located in the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is serving up some of the best comfort meals this side of Chinatown. From traditional time honored recipes of old-world China to modern Chinese fare favorites such as Dim Sum, Congee, and Wok Fried Noodles, this place adds the culinary gusto of Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai specialties as well. Now that’s a mouthful! And accompanying this pan-Asian food fair is one of the most compact but efficient wine lists that I’ve come across. Asian food beverage-pairing has troubled its share of the wine drinkers in the past, with many of us opting out for a cold beer—which works for me and has always been a classic pairing. These days, with so many international wine varietals available, there are wonderful wine pairings for these Eastern cuisine textures and bold flavors. The wine menu here at JOY perfectly matches all of the delicious meals served. Executive Chef Freddy Rieger, who has been in charge of places like the Trump Taj Mahal on the east coast and the Mirage Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, has been out here on the west coast for a few years now and has reign over all the restaurants at the Fantasy Resort Casino. The versatile Chef Freddy, along with Chef de Cuisine, Monsieur Dayu Zhang, are currently impressing the entire Coachella Valley with all their Asian fare. Around the valley, you’ll not find anything comparable, for the menu is complete with appetizers, soups, noodles, vegetables, fish, and meats for all types of diners. Like the food, the colors of the dining room are rich and vibrant. Red is the color throughout: elegant and romantic, the atmosphere is lively. It’s a treat to start off with the Crispy Salt and Pepper Calamari. Cooked perfectly, it’s crispy on the outside and wonderfully chewy on the inside. The batter’s a nice blend with a good hint of red pepper for the right amount of heat. Or, try
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the Szechuan Style Roasted Peanuts--spicy and savory treats, and the Char Grilled Beef Satay in peanut dipping sauce that will get your appetite going. Other great starters can be found on the dim sum menu that includes theTraditional Pork Dumplings, that we call potstickers—
steamed or fried, and, the Shrimp Hargow. The Barbeque Pork Ribs may well be the go-to dish immediately. They will conjure up all memories of Chinese Christmas past and they are as tasty as one can imagine. You can’t go wrong with the Fresh Whole Fish either—steamed or fried, it’s an absolute delight of flavor and textures. And looking at a whole fish while stabbing into it brings everyone into the festivities! For the fried rice fanatics, you will be over-joyed with the Shrimp Fried Rice with Pork, Pineapple, and Cilantro. The combination was magic; I’m still craving it! The Clay Pot Green Curry Chicken, cooked with green onion, ginger, and coconut— whose flavor intensifies in the broth—is not to be missed as well. Dishes come out on long platters, sometimes clear glass, sometimes porcelain, and they’re mostly enough for four to share. This style of eating makes for a companionable evening. As mentioned earlier, the smart and savvy wine list is a quick study and the wine-bythe-glass can complement each dish or the entire meal. For you California enthusiasts, I’d recommend the 2007 Mondavi Napa Fume Blanc at only $7. a glass. It can take you through the entire meal, as it is crisp, minerally, and wonderfully balanced with white fruit flavors and acidity to cleanse the palette. Don’t be afraid to go outside of the usual wine envelope: there’s a tasty Alsace Riesling, Pierre Sparr Reserve, 2007, with all of your favorite Riesling flavors—it’s dry not sweet. This pairing is fanciful and a wonderful clash of Asian fusion flavors and the European grape. Also, look for the 2010 Acrobat Pinot Gris from Oregon for a similar
energizing food pairing. Further, how fun is it to embrace these Asian flavors and textures with a red wine. The 2008 Argyle Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley in Oregon is a delicious choice at $7 a glass. This is a French-style Pinot with complex nuances of cola and dried cherry fruit along with a great balance of acidity. Other red wine treats at only $8 a class include the Penfolds 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon “Thomas Highland” from Australia, and the 2010 “Ruta 22” Malbec from Argentina. The eastern sky is the limit: If you’d prefer a cold beer, my favorites are Tsingtao from China, Sapporo from Japan, and Singha Lager, Thailand, which are oh so tasty, refreshing, and can tame any hot spicy dish. It’s a bargain at $5 in an iced beer glass. If you have a hankering for a little something sweet at the end of the meal,
the Chocolate Cheesecake Beignets are wonderfully indulgent and satisfying: it’s a joyous way to finish the meal. One more plus: the noise level. This is one of the few casino-based restaurants I’ve been to in months where it’s so quiet and romantic you can enjoy a great conversation with your partner or friends over dinner. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, 11:30 am to 11:00 pm. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy. Indio, Ca. 800.827.2946. Bon Appétit! Rick conducts and entertains at various wine events. Contact winespectrum@aol.com.
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29 PALMS INN; 29 PALMS ; 760-367-3505 Bev and Bill 6pm (JZ) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Reunion w/ DJ Day in the Amigo Room 10pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Rudy de la Mor 7pm (PB) BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 Ladies Night solo band 8pm 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 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) CHARLI MARRONE’S; IND; 760-625-1500 Karaoke CLIFFHOUSE; LQ; 760-360-5991 Eddie Gee 7:30-10:30pm CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Johnny Morris 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX; PS; 760-325-9555 Special Guest 7:30pm DESERT SAGE; LQ; 760-564-8744 Danny Sands 5-9pm Johnny Meza 10pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760-3252600 Bingo DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760-2511991 Karaoke ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL; PS; 760-9920002 Lola Rossi, Rob Carter and Denise Motto 5-9pm (JZ) FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 Mark Gregg 7:30pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Pictures From Eden 7pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank Di Salvo 6-9:30pm LA BRASSERIE BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-4400 Daymor Moses & Jeanette 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Hot Rox LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 T.B.A. 5:30pm LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Country Night w/ Joshua Paige 8pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 8-1am (LR) MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 T.B.A. 6-10pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB)(VD) MIRAMONTE RESORT; IW; 760-3417200 “Sassy & Sultry” featuring Gina Carey 5-8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 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.; 760-3289004 Karaoke w/ DJ Stuart 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Granville Automatic w/ Ted Russell Kamp 7:30pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 T.B.A. RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-3278311 Rebecca Connelly, Sidebar 6:3010pm ROCK GARDEN CAFE; PS; 760-327-8840 Egoflow w/ DJ’s 6pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Karaoke 9pm SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 Spaghetti Western Night w/ Walt Young 5pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 The Smooth Brothers (BL)(RG) TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 Karaoke w/ T-Bone 8-12am THREESIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Mike Costley 7:30pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Fixx 9pm DJ upstairs 9:30pm WALLY’S DESERT TURTLE; RM; 760-5689321 Bob Yetter 6-10pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Bill Saitta Jazz 7-11pm ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJ’s 9pm
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19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 Karaoke w/ T Bone 9pm 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Dana Larson 6pm (AC) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Hot Tramp: Booty Trap !! Dance Party for Dinah Shore 10pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Karaoke w/ AJ The KJ 8-12am ARNOLD PALMER’S; LQ; 760-771-4653 Mark Gregg 7pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Gennine JacksonFrancis 8pm BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 DJ Devin 10pm BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 T.B.A. 6:30pm BLUE BAR, SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760775-5566 DJ PWee 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 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB)
CHARLI MARRONE’S; IND; 760-625-1500 Club Night w/ DJ 9pm 18+ CLIFFHOUSE; LQ; 760-360-5991 Eddie Gee 7:30-10:30pm CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 DESERT SAGE; LQ; 760-564-8744 Danny Sands 5-9pm Johnny Meza 10pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760-3252600 Lassie Jo’s Best Damn Karaoke 7pm DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760-2511991 EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 Alternating groups 8-11pm (RR) HAMILTON’S; LQ; 760-698-8303 Open Mic hosted by Mikey Reyes 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 T.B.A. 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank Di Salvo 6-9:30pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Live DJ 8:30pm (VD) LA BRASSERIE BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-4400 Michael Bolivar 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Johnny Meza 6pm LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Reel Band 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 The 80’s Allstars 9pm (VD) MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Mark Guerrero & Dennis Alvarez 6:30pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB)(VD) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) O’LEARY’S; PS; 760-325-4913 Whiskey & Knives, Sasquatch and Goat Snake 9pm THE OUTPOST TAVERN; C.C.; 760-3289004 Karaoke w/ DJ Stuart 8pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Meltdown w/ Lisa Lynn Morgan 6-10pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Paul Chesne Band 8pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 The Grind Locker 9pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 The Gand Band 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Reaction 9pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-3278311 T.B.A. Chiki Bar 5:30-9:30,Rebecca Connelly Sidebar 6:30-10pm, Lindsey
Harper, Sidebar 10pm, The Clueless Remix Starlite Lounge 10pm ROCK GARDEN CAFE; PS; 760-327-8840 Lili Rose w/ DJ’s 6pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 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; 760-777-1601 The P.S. Blues w/ Gil Hansen and Tony Dean 8pm (BL) SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 Country Night w/ Walt Young 5:30pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Rock 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Demetrious and Co. (JZ)(RR) TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T.B.A. 9pm THREESIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 John McCormick 8pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760-328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE; MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 Funky Fridays 10pm (VD) VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Fixx 9pm DJ upstairs 9:30pm WALLY’S DESERT TURTLE; RM; 760-5689321 Bob Yetter 6-10pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 7pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Club Speak EZ 9pm THE WINE BAR AT OLD TOWN; LQ; 760564-2201 Rob & JB 7-10pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 T.B.A. 7-11pm (CR) ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 Baby Bash 9pm
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19TH HOLE; PD; 760-772-6696 The Caddies 10pm 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Beverly & Bill 6-9pm (JZ) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 World Famous Pool Party w/ Alf Alpha noon poolside, World Famous DJ Party 10pm AJ’S ON THE GREEN; C.C.; 760-202-1111 Karaokie Jo 7pm ARNOLD PALMER’S; LQ; 760-771-4653 Mark Gregg 7pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Not Married…No Children w/ Michael Holmes 7:30pm BACKSTREET BISTRO; PD; 760-346-6393 Jazz on the Patio w/ Linda Peterson 12:303:30pm (JZ) BAR; PS; 760-537-7337 DJ Desiree 10pm BLUE BAR; SPOTLIGHT 29; IND; 760-7755566 DJ PWee (VD) BLUEMBER; RM; 760-862-4581 Steve Madeo 6pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT CASINO; PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Dynamic
Daze 9-1am CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) CHARLI MARRONE’S; IND; 760-625-1500 Live Bands 8pm CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6:30-9:30pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-564-3660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 DESERT SAGE; LQ; 760-564-8744 Danny Sands 5-9pm Johnny Meza 10pm DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-329-6787 Karaoke w/ DJ Scott 9pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760-3252600 T.B.A. 8pm DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760-2511991 Battle of the Bands EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm EMERALD RV RESORT; PD; CV Weekly’s Awards Show & 1 Year Anniversary Party, Award Show 2:30pm, 1 Year Anniversary Party w/ Yawning Man, Half Astro and Dali’s Llama 7-10pm FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 Rob Martinez and JB 8-11pm (LR) THE GROOVE LOUNGE; SPOTLIGHT 29; INDIO; 760-775-5566 DJ 7pm HAMILTON’S; LQ; 760-698-8303 Kal David 8pm THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Blasting Echo’s CD Release Party w/ Joe Kidd & The Gash and Boycott Radio 10pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank Di Salvo 6-9:30pm LA BRASSERIE BISTRO; LQ; 760-771-4400 Heart2Heart 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Johnny Meza 6pm LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 Reel Band 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 The 80’s Allstars 9pm (VD) MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB)(VD) MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Mark Guerrero & Dennis Alvarez 6:30pm MYSTIQUE LOUNGE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 888-MORONGO; T.B.A. 9pm (VD) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm 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 T.B.A. 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 T.B.A. 9pm (RR) PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 The D Phillips Band 6-10pm
PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 The Shadow Mountain Band 5pm 5th and Birminham 8pm PEABODY’S; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Acoustic Saturday and Beer Pong 8pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 Live Music 8pm REILLY’S IRISH PUB; CC; 760-324-9600 George Momb 1pm RENAISSANCE PALM; PS; 760-322-6100 Art of Sax featuring Sax Man Will Donato & Eddie Reddick 7-10pm (JZ) RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 212 Band 9pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760327-8311 Lindsey Harper duo, Sidebar 6:30-10pm, Michael Keeth Duo, Sidebar 10:30pm The Clueless Remix Starlite Lounge 10-cl ROCK GARDEN CAFE; PS; 760-327-8840 Rave’N @ The Rock 8pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 Long Duk Dong 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 The P.S. Blues w/ Gil Hansen and Tony Dean 8pm (BL) SIDEWINDER GRILL; DHS; 760-329-7929 Karaoke w/ Milly G 6pm SOUL OF MEXICO; IND; 760-200-8787 Latin Music 10pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-3413560 Smooth Brothers (BL)(RG) TACK ROOM TAVERN; IND; 760-347-9985 T.B.A. 9pm THREESIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-327-1773 Darci Daniels 7:30pm TRILUSSA ITALIAN RISTORANTE; PS; 760-328-2300 Julius & Sylvia Music Duo 6-10pm VIBE, MORONGO CASINO; CAB; 951-7555391 DJ Hektik 10pm (VD) VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-345-9770 Doug Montgomery 7-11pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Fixx 9pm DJ upstairs 9:30pm WALLY’S DESERT TURTLE; RM; 760-5689321 Bob Yetter 6-10pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760-3285955 Michael Keeth 7pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Working Men 9pm THE WINE BAR AT OLD TOWN; LQ; 760564-2201 Mark Linford 7-10pm (AC) WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Damon Von Baun Jazz 7-11pm (JZ) ZELDA’S; PS; 760-325-2375 DJs 9pm (VD)
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thu Ladies Night - Solo Band ......................8pm Fri DJ Devin .......................................................10pm Sat DJ Desiree ....................................................10pm Every Sun Tiki Sunday .......................................12-10pm
Mon-Thur 4pm-2am Fri-Sun 12pm-2am Dinner Served Late
CRAFT COCKTAILS AND SPIRITS 760-537-7337 340 N Palm Canyon, Palm Springs Food & Drinks Specials bar wastaken.com Open for Lunch
K AR A OK 8 PM E E V E RY NIGH T DESERT’S LONGEST HAPPY HOUR 10AM - 8PM EVERYDAY
Western Grill
Now Serving 13 new menu items Including • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich • Chicken Caesar Salad • Meatball Sandwich Breakfast Served Every Day from 10am to Noon Wednesday Steak Night $18.50 Porterhouse $17.50 Ribeye & New York $13.75 Ribeye with Trimmings
$5 menu open to close (all day) Hours 10 - 2 am Everyday
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Chapelli’s
by Raymond Bill
50949 Washington St, La Quinta CA 92253
Mastro’s Restaurant delicate, sweet and of course, buttery! Served with a separate plate of homemade whipped cream for garnish, I think I got a cavity just looking at it! It is truly a “must have” when visiting Mastro’s. There is only one steakhouse in this valley worth visiting and it is at the corner of Lupine and El Paseo in Palm Desert. Dinner
begins nightly at 4pm and the lounge opens at 3pm. While this restaurant is large, offering seating for over 300 people, reservations are preferred. Visit their website and book a reservation at www.mastrosrestaurants.com or call (760)776-6777.
April 4 to April 10, 2013
BackStreet Bistro Where Friends Meet Friends
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER
• New and exciting contemporary cuisine • Exceptional ingredients including the best available local and organic products • Not just dinner, it is an experience
Fresh Fish, Soups & Pasta Daily Happy Hour • Martini Bar • Superb Wine Jazz Night Tuesday 7:30-10pm Saturday Jazz on The Patio with Linda Peterson 12:30 - 3:30pm
Ask Us About O New Get ur Fit Menu
73-820 El Paseo, Palm Desert • 760.346.6393 TEQUILA BAR
with more than 300 tequilas!!
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Mushrooms. Too often, oysters can become chewy when overcooked but these were still quite tender and enjoyable. The mushrooms were topped with large chunks of lump crab meat and were incredible. Before the main course, we shared a salad of heirloom tomatoes and creamy buratta mozzarella cheese. It was perfect for sharing. We selected a red wine from a very large, impressive selection of wines. It would pair well with our steaks. We watched in awe as a neighboring table of guests received a tower of seafood, seemingly smoking from the dry ice as it traveled to their table. Presentations are impeccable!
Open for dinner Tues.-Sat. 5:00 - 9:30 pm
68525 Ramon Ed., Ste. A-101 Cathedral City, CA 92234 Reservation are strongly suggested
760.832.6526 www.dishcreativecuisine.com
Specials Sunday - Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm Please visit our website for the specials
Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11:30-2:30 Dinner: Monday to Sunday 4:30 - 9:30
“The Cheer’s of La Quinta”
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760-564-9835
760.341.0980
Mexican Cuisine
www.guillermosrestaurante.com • 72-850 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA
“Best of the Valley” Two Years Straight Over 100 Menus Items Ranging From Prime Steak to Fresh Seafood Full Bar and 40 Wines by the Glass Two Large Patios to Enjoy Views of the Santa Rosa Mountains All Day Take Out and Catering Available
LY DAI PY P A H UR HO M 3-6P
Located in Old Town La Quinta • www.stuftpizzalaquinta.com
760.777.9989
SUBSTANCE. STYLE. ESCENA. DAY & NIGHT
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH NEW menus featuring eclectic California fusion dishes, undiscovered wines and craft ales.
LIVE MUSIC TUES WED THURS
JOHN STANLEY KING ROSE MALLET LOLA ROSSI & REGGIE VISION
HAPPY HOUR
SUNSETS, DRINK SPECIALS & SHARE-PLATES The perfect way to end your day and start your night.
OPEN DAILY
SUN-THURS
FRI - SAT
6:30am - 9:00pm 6:30am - 10:00pm Make reservations online at escenagrill.com
760.992.0002 | ESCENAGRILL.COM 1100 CLUBHOUSE VIEW DRIVE | PALM SPRINGS
The Place Where Food and Fun Meet
12oz. Prime Rib $19.95 5 to 8:30pm SATURDAY ONLY
Live Music 6pm - 10pm Fri, Apr 5 - Meltdown w/
Lisa Lynn Morgan Classic Country & Rock
Sat, Apr 6 - The D Phillips Band Motown & Soul
Your Hockey Headquarters!
(760) 345-0222
www.palmdesertgolf.com
77-200 California Dr, Palm Desert
A R T I S A N L AT I NO C U I S I N E ................................................
A destination restaurant featuring Chef Victoriano Rodriguez’s unique Artisan Latino Cuisine. Creating the fusion of heritage and modern ~ a fusion of flavors that speaks to the senses ~ and defines the flavor of our memories. With a modern twist.
A Story In Every Dish... ................................................
¡La Merienda! Early Dining at Casa de Frida $16.
S E R V E D D A I LY 3:00 ~ 5:30PM
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HAPPY HOUR
TUES -FRI 3 -10 PM
OPEN : TUESDAY ~ SUNDAY 3 - 10 PM ................................................
450 S. PALM CANYON DRIVE . 760.459.1681 P A L M
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For entrees, I enjoyed a very tender 12 ounce Bone-In Filet Mignon while my friend ordered the Veal Chop. Both were cooked perfectly and lightly seasoned, but be careful, those plates come out of the kitchen at approximately 400 degrees! Hot enough to melt the napkins! The Filet was so tender that the bone fell off on its own. Side dishes are intended for sharing and some are larger than others. The scalloped potatoes could satisfy a group of four let alone the two of us. The sautéed asparagus was flavorful and cooked a perfect al dente. Overall, this was a superb meal that will not soon be forgotten. Perhaps the best part of the meal, we shared the Signature Butter Cake with a scoop of ice cream. This dessert was
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G.I. JOE: RETALIATION 3D Duke, Snake Eyes, Flint, Storm Shadow, Roadblock, Mouse and Jinx among other cartoonish characters laughably engage in non-stop 3D action that is aimed at whom? Little boys that play with 12 inch dolls and their dads? Saying GIJ V.2 is better than it’s predecessor is not high praise. Too many characters in too complex, absurd and ridiculous plot lines and way too many decibels add to the bombastic chaos. Here the Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra but also internal threats from their – “our” -- own government that jeopardize their very existence. This is the epitome of concussive, mindless, popcorn entertainment. The President’s kidnaped (What? Not again!), ninjas, knives, satellite weapons, London’s decimated and so on. It actually wallows in its stupidity. Dwayne “the Rock” Jonson, Channing Tatum and Bruce Willis collect their checks and Jon Chu (“Justin Bieber: Never Say Never”) directs like a dancer on steroids. And to think that this $185 million production (original cost before advertising) was held back from a late 2012 release to take advantage of Tatum’s alleged “star power” and to give the movie an expensive $20 million 3D fix with additional shots/edits for more action – but even less clarity and coherence. Now playing.
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the movie is ponderous at times, there are brilliant moments and striking imagery. Michael Parks mimes an effective Adam, Richard Harris is a distraught Cain, director John Huston is a terrific Noah (the full size woven ark is a wonder), Stephen Boyd has moments as mighty hunter Nimrod atop Babel’s tower, George C. Scott is a fine Abraham, Peter O’Toole is mystical and memorable as three visiting angels, and Ava Gardner is Abraham’s beautiful Sarah. If the History Channel’s cheesy Reader’s Digest style condensed Bible disappoints, try this newly remastered hi-def version for an expanded narrative. 20th Century Fox. Blu-ray. Comments?RobinESimmons@aol.com
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PLANET OCEAN Directed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, a filmmaker and environmentalist, and narrated by actor Josh Duhamel, this cinematic adventure invites us to change the way we look at the ocean and appreciate the grandness of its natural mystery. Truly dazzling aerial and underwater imagery captured in extreme geographical conditions across the globe deliver unprecedented views of the least known places on earth. This easy on the eye documentary also provides a better understanding of humankind’s vital relationship to our seas and makes the case for an urgent rethinking for sustainable change. We’ve heard these things before, but its always good to be reminded in such a beautiful and immediate way. Nice bonus features include striking images in the sky above Rio de Janeiro and Shanghai’s busy harbor as well as additional underwater marine life. Universal. Blu-ray.
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THE BIBLE: IN THE BEGINNING Producer Dino De Laurentiis intended his 1966 film to be the first installment in an epic franchise that would finally cover the entirety of the whole Bible – both the Old and New Testament. Although a number of directors were initially interested and even attached to the ambitious project, when it came to a start date, only versatile John Huston stuck with it. Huston’s movie – the initial stand alone segment -- although nearly three hours, only covers the opening 22 chapters of the Bible’s first book of Genesis. The big beats include: Creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah and the Flood, Nimrod and the Tower of Babel, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and of course the story of Abraham. Although
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Book Review
Rockefeller on Trial
his week there is a fascinating murder trial going on. No, it is not murderer Jodi Arias’ neverending trial, but the case of California versus Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, also know as “Clark Rockefeller,” or “Christopher Chichester,” or “Chip Smith” -- a few of the many names the German immigrant used since entering the United States in 1978. Published in June 2011, The Man in the Rockefeller Suit: The Astonishing Rise and Spectacular Fall of a Serial Imposter (Viking, 323 pages) by Mark Seal, tells the incredible true account of this shapeshifting confidence man’s journey from a small Bavarian village to Penthouse suites in New York City and a high-security prison in Boston. Just before the book went to press, Los Angeles County prosecutors charged Gerhartsreiter with the 1985 murder of his San Marino landlord John Sohus, and were seeking his extradition to stand trial. After two years, the trial finally began last week.
The Man in the rockefeller suit By Mark seal Nonfiction Gerhartsreiter’s trial is not being broadcast on television. But read Seal’s The Man in the Rockefeller Suit with its meticulous research, amazing investigation and novelistic approach and it puts the reader smack-dab into the heart and soul of this notorious character, his bizarre life and crimes. Author Seal, unveils Gerhartsreiter’s many characters in a mostly linear narrative. He begins with Gerhartsreiter’s place of birth and early years and follows him and his name changes up to his capture. But it was not Gerhartsreiter who was captured. It was “Clark Rockefeller.” “Rockefeller” was in Boston, recently divorced from his Harvard MBA, Wall Street driven, businesswoman wife, living a life of leisure and affluence as an “heir” to the Rockefeller dynasty. But the wife had a job in London and she planned to take their eight year-old daughter. So “Rockefeller” successfully orchestrated the child’s kidnapping. Then and only then, did “Rockefeller’s” disguise begin to deteriorate and the real man emerge. The police quickly discovered “Clark Rockefeller” did not exist. When the Amber Alert went out for the child, “Rockefeller’s” picture made national news. People recognized the kidnapper. He was a man with three decades of deceptions. Charming and brilliant, Gerhartsreiter had conned his way into people’s lives. Early on, he dropped his German accent and took up a faux-aristocratic accent that he learned from watching Gilligan’s Island on television. He imitated the show’s aristocratic character Thurston Howell’s
speech, mannerisms and attitude. He longed to be rich and famous. Gerhartsreiter made friends and influenced people. The upper class believed he was well educated and came from a wealthy family. He always dressed like a preppy. He was smart and articulate. At times, he had important high paying jobs, an impressive (albeit fake) art collection and accumulated eccentric, well-to-do friends until the masquerade finally ended in Boston. What makes this book current is the information in chapter five, The Secret Mission. It’s about the mystery of the missing landlord John Sohus and his wife Linda while Gerhartsreiter, aka “Chichester,” lived in their San Marino guesthouse. Years later, John’s remains were dug up in his back yard when the new homeowners were putting in a pool. Sohus’ wife has never been found. After their disappearance, Gerhartsreiter disappeared with the couple’s car. And the cover story? According to Sohus’ mother, her son and his wife were on a secret mission with Gerhartsreiter. Is Gerhartsreiter a madman, master manipulator or murderer? The Man in the Rockefeller Suit is a true story that rivals Patricia Highsmith’s crime fiction, The Talented Mr. Ripley. As the saying goes, “truth is stranger than fiction.” Author Seal does an excellent job conveying this conniving and fascinating character. But even if Los Angeles prosecutors get a conviction of Gerhartsreiter, we may never know the truth.
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“In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.”
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t is tax season once again. According to Forbes, the top 20% of income earners pay a 28% tax rate while the lowest 20% pay a 2% tax rate. For the 60% in the middle, the average tax rate is 15%. Historically, those in power have taxed a variety of necessities. One of the consistencies throughout time is that taxes change the behaviors of those being taxed. Russian Czar Peter the Great knew this and decided to tax beards in order to change grooming practices. He required beard wearers to carry a coin proving that the bearded had paid the tax. On the coin was inscribed, ‘the beard is a superfluous burden’...sort of like the tax itself. I wonder if Peter saw the irony. In ancient Egypt, the Pharaoh taxed all cooking oil and demanded that it not be reused. He was also the only person one could buy cooking oil from. Does that remind you of any modern day taxes? Among the quirkier taxes in history was one by Roman Emperor Vasparian. He taxed urine. Urine merchants would collect the
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valuable liquid from people because of its ammonia content which was used in tanning leathers and washing clothes. Fresh scent had a whole different meaning back then. During the Middle Ages in Europe, many governments had a special tax on soap. Looking at modern day tax laws, Spain recently raised its tax on movie going to 21%. As a result, theatre operators in
protest began selling carrots which are taxed at a 4% rate. The theatre ticket is now free with the purchase of a carrot. Couldn’t they have chosen a quieter vegetable? In Germany, a bribe is tax deductible. The only proviso is that you must disclose the name of the bribe recipient. Here at home, California taxes fruit sold in vending machines at a 33% rate. Take that self- service fruit lovers! Iowa, New Jersey and Pennsylvania do not tax pumpkins unless they are for carving at Halloween. How they determine the difference is anyone’s guess. When it comes to laws and taxation, Illinois has the most complicated system of any state. For example, candy that includes flour is taxed at a 1% rate while non-floured candy has a 6% rate. Soda sold in a bottle or can gets a 3% tax while soda sold from fountains gets a 9% tax. Texas taxes belt buckles but exempts belts. Maryland just doubled its annual ‘flush tax’ to $60. This is a tax for flushing your
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toilet. During 2012, they also began taxing wine you bring to a restaurant. As you pay a tax when you buy the wine, this is a blatant example of double taxation. Alaska now exempts those over 65 years of age from taxes on the purchase of goods, services and rentals. New Mexico has determined that people over 100 years of age are not subject to tax so long as they are not claimed as a dependent by a family member. In Connecticut, adult diapers taxfree while Oregon gives a $50 tax credit to double amputees. In closing, the federal tax code has nearly 4 million words. This type of complexity invites tax scams. If anyone offers you or someone you know ‘free’ money involving the IRS or Social Security, assume it is a scam. Additionally, many people impersonate charitable organizations. Never give money if you cannot independently verify a charity’s legitimacy. You can go to www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/ Exempt-Organizations-Select-Check to confirm the identity of any charity.
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April 4 to April 10, 2013
Welcome Back, Here are Your Educational Updates
elcome back teachers, staff, and students! I hope the vacation was restful and mentally prepared you to finish this final home stretch of the school year. Private schools, I hope you enjoy this week’s spring break. A message to my third grade math students: “Please don’t forget to have your multiplication flash cards ready upon return after break.” In local news, I am proud to announce that our Cathedral City High School Chamber Singers received high ratings in both the World Strides Heritage Festival and the Hawaii Music Festival. According to the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD), “The Lions’ Pride Chamber Singers of Cathedral City High School recently returned from the Hawaii Tour 2013 where they earned a “gold” and “superior” rating from adjudicators at the World Strides Heritage Festival and Superior rating from the Hawaii Music Festivals.” I am always very proud of all our
Valley school programs that participate in out of district, state, and even out of country competitions and festivals. Thank you for bringing our valley to the world. With the return of the students from spring break, many students will be suffering from some form of knowledge loss. When students leave school for any type of break, no matter how short, students tend to lose information learned. Busy parents may not have the time or
availability to properly stimulate their kid’s mind to hold that information through the break. The result leaves teachers needing to review specific areas of knowledge, which takes away from moving forward in lessons. I spend one third of the time they are on break in review. If the break is one week, I spend approximately one to two days in review. For the summer break, I will spend approximately one month in review at the beginning of the year. Parents
should expect this type of review process. In a little national news, The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pushing and backing many groups that are proposing to train and arm teachers and staff. According to various sources, eighteen states already allow teachers, staff, and parents to be armed with little restrictions. I am against allowing guns on campus unless carried by law enforcement or security. Many teachers are already highly stressed and overwhelmed with the consistent grading and lesson planning. Putting a gun into the hands of a highly stressed and overwhelmed person, that has little to no combat experience I may add, is a recipe for disaster. Also, if teachers are allowed to carry guns, people may plan to take and use the guns carried in the classroom. I don’t like the issue. Let me know your thoughts by responding to this article www.coachellavalleyweekly.com/ at category/education/.
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he White Party, The Dinah Shore, The Steve Chase Awards, Polo and all the other wonderful annual events bring tens of thousands of visitors to our desert and result in people drinking with abandon and meeting members of the Black and White Fraternity called the Riverside Sheriffs. The nervousness that results from this encounter causes drivers to develop Black and White Fever. We have all been driving during the day and seen an officer behind us and wondered if we did something wrong and questioning whether we were about to be stopped. All of a sudden the driver becomes the most careful driver on the road and starts to get nervous and sweat. If you are stopped the Black and White fever will cause you to need multiple deodorant pads while you worry about being cited for speeding let alone a DUI etc. Can you imagine what you would feel like if you were being followed by a Black & White Patrol Car and you HAD BEEN DRINKING... even though you were not drunk? You start thinking of the consequences of an arrest, conviction and loss of your driver’s license. That is when the “fever” kicks in the most.
Here in the Coachella Valley we have more DUI DEATHS per capita than anywhere else in the country. In Monday’s Desert Sun it was reported that there had been 4 DUI related car crashes in a 25 hour period. This included a fatal collision in Thermal. Law enforcement is always on the lookout for Drivers who have been drinking. They set up Checkpoints during the year but our law enforcement is even more vigilant during the season that brings in so many visitors from all over the world. I have had DUI clients that I have never met from all over the States and Europe and Japan too.
13 Unlucky things you should do if you are stopped for a possible DUI? 1. Think carefully about: what you say, your movement, body language and emotions. Please understand that you have a right, in a courteous way, to NOT TALK. 2. You do not have to submit to a breath test at the scene or the Field Sobriety Tests. They are optional. Merely explain that you understand these tests are not mandatory and thus you elect not to take them. You would however agree to a blood test for which they will take you to the station or hospital. 3. Don’t get into an argument with the
police. Remember anything you say or do can be used against you. 4. Keep your hands where the police can see them. 5. Don’t run. 6. Don’t touch any police officer. 7. Don’t resist even if you believe you are innocent. 8. Don’t complain at the scene or tell the police they are wrong and that you are going to file a complaint or that you know the Mayor etc. 9. Ask for a lawyer immediately upon your arrest. 10. Remember the officer’s badge and patrol car numbers 11. Write everything down that you can remember immediately upon being released. 12. Try to find Witnesses and their names and phone numbers. 13. If you are injured TAKE photos of the injuries as soon as possible, but make sure you seek medical attention first. If you have any questions about the rights set forth herein please call Dale Gribow at 760-837-7500.
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startled rattlesnakes may not rattle before striking defensively. There are several safety measures that can be taken to reduce the likelihood of startling a rattlesnake. • Never go barefoot or wear sandals when walking through wild areas. Wear hiking boots. • When hiking, stick to well-used trails and wear over-the-ankle boots and loose-fitting long pants. Avoid tall grass, weeds and heavy underbrush where snakes may hide during the day. • Do not step or put your hands where you cannot see, and avoid wandering around in the dark. Step on logs and rocks, never over them, and be especially careful when climbing rocks or gathering firewood. Check out stumps or logs before sitting down, and shake out sleeping bags before use. • Be careful when stepping over the doorstep as well. Snakes like to crawl along the edge of buildings where they are protected on one side. • Do not handle a freshly killed snake, it can still inject venom.
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• Teach children early to respect snakes and to leave them alone. Children are naturally curious and will pick up snakes. More Rattlesnake information and what to do in the event of a snake bite: It is important to have a plan in place for responding to any situation says
DiGiovanna. Carry a portable phone, hike with a companion who can assist in an emergency, and make sure that family or friends know where you are going and when you will be checking in. Check out this website for additional information: www.calpoison.com/public/snakebite.html Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
ShareKitchen On March 3, 1913, 5,000 women marched on the White House. Why? They were demanding equality and the right to vote. This was the first civil rights parade using the nation’s capital as a backdrop. One hundred years later, we honor the suffragist movement with Women’s History Month. In recognition of Women’s History Month, Assemblyman and Assistant Assembly Floor Leader, V. Manuel Perez of Coachella, held a breakfast on March 29th. At that breakfast, 13 local women business and community leaders nominated by the various local chambers of commerce and business organizations were honored. Among award recipients was the Executive Director and Founder of ShareKitchen - Angela Janus. Angela was nominated as Business Woman of the Year by the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center. The award reads, “This honor is reflective of Angela’s business development that has provided support services to culinary entrepreneurs in the Coachella Valley. On behalf of the...State
Assembly...we proudly commend her continued service within our community.” Many thanks go out to the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center for nominating Angela. Angela was humbled and honored by the recognition alongside fellow award recipients: Dr. Christine Anderson, Superintendent of the Palm Springs Unified School District; Melinda Doherty of Hadley Farms; Gloria Franz of Frantz & Tatum Wealth Management; Dr. Sonja Fung of the Live Well Clinic; Evy Hanson of Leap Marketing; Dr. Serena Ho of Desert Eye Works Optometry, Barbara Keller of Lulu’s California Bistro; Dot Reed of Desert Hot Springs; Barbara Smith of Ivey Ranch Country Club; Paula Tapia of Pacific Western; Valerie Ward of Burrtec Waste Management, and; Carol Zale of The River. The ShareKitchen Board of Advisors and family of Clients want to congratulate all award recipients. We could not be happier for or prouder of our association with our business partner and dear friend, Angela Janus.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Art cannot be modern,” said Austrian painter Egon Schiele. “Art is primordially eternal.” I love that idea. Not all of the artifacts called “art” fit that scrupulous definition, of course. Katy Perry’s music and the film Wreck It Ralph may have some entertainment value, but they’re not primordially eternal. I bring this up, Aries, because I think you have entered a particularly wild and timeless phase of your own development. Whether or not you are literally an artist, you have a mandate to create your life story as a primordially eternal work of art. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “All my best ideas come from having no answer,” said pioneer filmmaker John Cassavetes, “from not knowing.” I hope that testimony cheers you up, Taurus. As hard as it may be for you to imagine, you are on the verge of a breakthrough. As you surf the chaotic flow and monitor the confusing hubbub, you are brewing the perfect conditions for an outburst of creativity. Rejoice in the blessing of not knowing! GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sant is a Hindi word that comes from a Sanskrit verb meaning “to be good” and “to be real.” Personally, I know a lot of people who are either real or good. But few are both. The good ones tend to be overly polite, and the real ones don’t put a high priority on being nice. So here’s your assignment, Gemini: to be good and real; to have compassionate intentions even as you conduct yourself with a high degree of authenticity; to bestow blessings everywhere you go while at the same time being honest and clear and deep. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you have the power to pull off this strenuous feat. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let’s take a look back at the first three months of 2013. How have you been doing? If I’m reading the astrological markers accurately, you have jettisoned a portion of the psychic gunk that had accumulated in you during the past six years. You have partially redeemed the shadowy side of your nature and you have to some degree ripened the most immature part. There’s also the matter of your heart. You have managed some healing of a wound that had festered there for a long time. So here’s my question for you: Is it possible for you to do more of this good work? The target date for completion is your birthday. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Naturalist Charles Darwin formulated the theory of evolution, which has been one of history’s most influential hypotheses. A crucial event in his early development as a scientist was a five-year boat trip he took around the world when he was in his twenties. The research he conducted along the way seeded many of his unique ideas. The writing he did established his reputation as a noteworthy author. And yet before his journey, his father tried to talk him out of embarking, calling it a “wild scheme” and “a useless undertaking.” Did your parents or other authorities ever have a similar response to one of your brilliant projects? If so, now would be a good time to heal the wound caused by their opposition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I’ve got three sets of affirmations for you, Virgo. Say them out loud and see if they might work for you. 1. “I will be engrossed in fascinating experiences that feed my curiosity, but I will not be obsessed with grueling frustrations that drain my energy.” 2. “I will be committed to love if it opens my eyes and heart, but I will not be infatuated with maddening conundrums that jiggle my fear.” 3. “I will give myself freely to learning opportunities that offer me valuable lessons I can use to improve my life, but I will be skeptical toward rough-edged tests that ask far more from me than they offer in return.” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Pole of inaccessibility” is a term that explorers use to identify places on the Earth that are hard -- and interesting! -- to get to. On each continent, it’s usually considered to be the spot that’s farthest from the coastline. For instance, there’s a pole of inaccessibility near the frozen center of Antarctica. Its elevation is over 12,000 feet and it has the planet’s coldest average temperatures.
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As for the oceanic pole of inaccessibility, it’s an area in the South Pacific that’s most remote from land. By my reckoning, Libra, you would benefit from identifying what your own personal version of this point is, whether it’s literal or metaphorical. I think it’s also a great time to transform your relationship with it. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Every April, the ancient Romans celebrated a festival known as Robigalia. Among the rites they performed were ceremonies to exorcize the god of rust and mildew. I suggest you consider reviving that old practice, Scorpio. You would benefit from spending a few days waging war against insidious rot. You could start by scrubbing away all the sludge, scum, and gunk from your home, car, and workplace. Next, make a similar effort on a metaphorical level. Scour the muck, glop, and grime out of your psyche. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You know that place between sleep and awake, the place where you can still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting.” Tinkerbell says that to Peter Pan in J.M. Barrie’s famous story. Sometime soon, I think you should whisper words like those to a person or animal you love. It’s time for you to be as romantic and lyrical as possible. You need to bestow and attract the nourishment that comes from expressing extravagant tenderness. For even better results, add this sweetness from French poet Paul Valéry: “I am what is changing secretly in you.” And try this beauty from Walt Whitman: “We were together. I forget the rest.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Naturalist John Muir (1838-1914) had an ecstatic relationship with the California wilderness. He studied it as a scientist and he worshiped it as a mystical devotee. During the course of his communion with the glaciers and peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, he came close to seeing them as living entities that evolved over long periods of time. “Glaciers move in tides,” he wrote. “So do mountains. So do all things.” With Muir as your inspiration, I invite you to identify the very gradual currents and tides that have flowed for years through your own life, Capricorn. It’s prime time to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the big, slow-moving cycles that have brought you to where you are today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): American author William Faulkner won a Nobel Prize for literature, an indication that he had abundant talent. The prose he wrote was often experimental, cerebral, and complex. He was once asked what he would say to readers who found it difficult to grasp his meaning “even after reading it two or three times.” His reply: “Read it four times.” My counsel to you, Aquarius, is similar. When faced with a challenging event or situation that taxes your understanding, keep working to understand it even past the point where you would normally quit. There will be rewards, I promise. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Dear Rob: I just consulted an astrologer, and he told me that my planets are very weak because they’re in the wrong houses and have bad aspects. Please tell me what this means. Am I cursed? Is there any way to remedy my afflictions? - Paranoid Pisces.” Dear Pisces: Whoever told you that nonsense is an incompetent astrologer. You shouldn’t heed him. There’s no such thing as one’s planets being weak or being in the wrong houses or having bad aspects. There may be challenges, but those are also opportunities. Luckily, the coming weeks will be prime time for you Pisceans to overthrow the influence of inept “experts” and irresponsible authorities like him. Reclaim your power to define your own fate from anyone who has stolen it from you. Homework: Imagine a bedtime story you’d like to hear and the person you’d like to hear it from. Testify at Freewillastrology.com. Rob Brezsny. Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
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Mind, body & Spirit by Bronwyn Ison
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e were born to laugh! As infants we commenced smiling within months of birth. Even if you did not grow up around laughter, you have witnessed laughter all your life. Laughter can be contagious and powerful. How often do you laugh? Do you laugh daily, once in awhile, or every so often? Perhaps you do not laugh enough. You may have heard the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” I would have to concur. If I do not laugh at least once a day I would venture to say, my day was deficient. We have all worked with someone or had a friend whom we wished would crack a smile or laugh more. The benefits of laughter are plentiful. Laughter when shared with others increases happiness and intimacy. Humor and laughter has been known to strengthen the immune system, boost energy levels, alleviate stress and can diminish pain. The great news… It is FREE, easy, and simple. Why not laugh all the time? Is it possible you do not find humor in your everyday living? Create it! Humor will lighten your burdens, connect you with others, allow you to remain alert. We all know stress is a silent killer. Stress less and laugh more. How can you make laughter part of your daily regimen? Watch a comedy. Share a funny story or joke. Get a joke book. Host an evening of fun at your home. Play with your children or with your pet. Make time for a fun activity. Do something really silly. Here are few other suggestions on how to bring more humor into your life. Be spontaneous and deviate from your daily routine. You never know what lies ahead. Be less defensive. Reduce your guard. Let
go of judgments, criticism and doubts. Eliminate your inhibitions. Holding back can harbor negativity. Throw your head back and laugh. Laughing may express your true feelings about something. When we smile it is the beginning of laughter. Smiling more and frowning less will stimulate positive feelings. Surround yourself with positive people who are funny, witty and who encourage laughter. Be thankful and count your blessings. Reminisce about happier times or what has made you laugh in the past. Remember you can be funny too. Engage others with your personality. Lighten up a bit and laugh at yourself. It may enable you to keep your life in perspective. Be playful, joyful, create laughter, be relaxed, and find balance. A dose of laughter may be just what the doctor has ordered. Go ahead and just LAUGH! Bronwyn Ison is the Owner/Yoga Instructor at Evolve Yoga in La Quinta. Please visit: www.e-volveyoga.com and learn how yoga can change your life. (760)564-YOGA [9642].
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love Italian food. While dinning at a new Italian bistro, my excitement mounted when I spotted lasagna, my all time favorite. When the steaming dish arrived, my eyes were in for a big shock. Expecting layered ribbons of pasta sheets filled with creamy ricotta and a mouthwatering tomato ragu, I gave the waiter a questioning look. He smiled and walked away. Once I sampled a bite, my mouth thanked me for a winning pick. On my plate was a deconstructed lasagna, same ingredients, different presentation. Life is a lot like that. Often when we create a particular goal our natural tendency is to visualize exactly how the experience will unfold. It doesn’t always happen that way. For example, my friend Larry applied for a promotion. He was deeply disappointed when the opportunity was offered to a colleague. During the same time frame, a more lucrative position hit the job posting board far surpassing the advantages of the so-called dream job. Larry told me he was so busy staring at the closed door; he nearly missed applying for the new opening. Making a last minute application Larry’s file
was reviewed and the job became his. This is a perfect example of what can happen when we establish preconceived notions. Make it a practice to resist the visualization and release your attachment to how things should occur. Learn to embrace the unexpected. Stay committed to your goals, but remain flexible in your approach. A standard lasagna is labor intensive. You can create a deconstructed version in much less time. The taste is identical, only the appearance changes. Keep that in mind the next time you plan your future. Your journey to the goal line may be much different than you ever imagined. With a little luck, fate might even hand you a shortcut. Sunny Simon is a career coach, writer and motivational speaker with 20 years in corporate human resources. Prior to founding Raise the Bar High, a life and career consulting firm, Simon held leadership positions at several Silicon Valley start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. Sunny’s weekly column offers savvy career advice, job search strategies and practical tips to inspire readers to take action and make positive changes in their lives.
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