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Desert Hot Springs, CA PERMIT NO 00005
April 20, 2022 Vol. 18 No. 26
Billie Eilish performing at Coachella on April 16, 2022. Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella
Coachella Weekend #1 Delivers Thrills Aplenty By Robert Kinsler With more than 160 artists performing throughout the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, there were plenty of stellar performances
to discover across Weekend #1 at the event held April 15-17. Here are some of the highlights shared via YouTube’s Livestream across the first three days
of the event presented by Goldenvoice. Weekend #2 will play out April 22-24 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. With the exception of Arcade Fire, all the noted
artists are scheduled to return to Indio for Weekend #2.
the dreamy “Mystery” and a song she sang in Hindi, where she showed off some cool Friday, April 15 guitar chops. Much of her Raveena — The first focus was on songs from her artist to grab my attention was new album Asha’s Awakening songstress Raveena, a rising — she noted the new album singer with a joyful spirit. Highlights of her set included Continues on Page 6
Sunnylands revives Family Day with a spring celebration By Desert Star Staff RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – After a two-year pause during the coronavirus pandemic, Sunnylands Center & Gardens revises its free Family Days with an April 24 celebration of desert birds, bugs, and plant life. “Family Day: In the Gardens” runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features a variety of activities tied to the ecosystems of the desert, including: · Guided bird walks at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. with knowledgeable birders. The one-hour walks introduce guests to the many local and migratory bird species in the Sunnylands gardens. · Opportunities to speak with Master Gardeners
from the University of California, Riverside. · The creation of a community mural with artist Tysen Knight inspired by the colors and shapes of the desert environment. · Insect and reptile exploration stations. · Designing your own Family Day puzzle with environmental educator Tania Marien. · Building a bee out of recycled materials with the help of the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery. The public is also welcome to use a variety of toys and games placed on the Great Lawn. Visitors are encouraged to
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