Special Event
Indio Block Party
featuring music, car show, food trucks and more
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he City of Indio, in conjunction with the Indio Chamber of Commerce and the Indio Visitors Bureau, will present the Third Annual Discover Indio Block Party on Saturday, May 21 in Downtown/Old Town Indio from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free community event will include live music, food vendors, a beer garden, a classic car show, art installations, a self-guided mural tour, a kids’ zone and roaming entertainers. “The Discover Indio Block Party is a great way for the community to come out and celebrate our shared heritage and culture,” said Joshua Bonner, Indio Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. “Thanks to the generosity of our terrific sponsors, we’re looking forward to presenting this fun, festive event for the third year. We expect it to be the most enjoyable and successful yet.”
The block party will be held on Miles Avenue, Smurr Street and Towne Street. Parking will be available at City Hall and adjacent parking lots and streets. Musical performers on the Outdoor Stage include Alchemy, Avenida, Brightner, Giselle Woo, Pale Palace, R Buckle Road, The Flusters and Thoughts Contained. The Coachella Valley Arts Center will host an exhibition of works by CVAC residents and affiliated artists.
For more information, please contact (760) 347-0676 or visit www.IndioBlockParty.com. This year’s Discover Indio Block Party is being supported by title sponsor Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries. Event sponsors: Chandi Group USA, AM/ PM, The Desert Sun, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Carmen Contreras State Farm, JFK Memorial Hospital, R.E. Chalmers Real Estate, 1-10 Dodge and Torre Nissan.
This Week
4 Day Trip: Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival 5 Ziggy Marley 6 Calendar of Events & Performances 7 IndiVisible exhibition at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
IndiVisible exhibition, page 7
8 Curtain Time 10 The Dustbowl Revival in Palm Desert 11 Crossword 14 Horoscopes 15 Sharon Sills 17 Wine: Miner Family Winery 18 The Buzz: News Around the Desert 19 Picasso/Calder Exhibition
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, page 4
20 Nightlife 23 Film Review: Green Room
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Hiking & Biking Trails Hiking Palm Springs
Hiking La Quinta
Andreas Canyon Trail
Boo Hoff Trail to Lake
Tahquitz Canyon
Cahuilla Loop
Palm Springs Art Museum Trail
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Murray Canyon Trail Araby Trail South Lykken Trail North Lykken Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Hiking Rancho Mirage Bighorn Overlook Trail Butler-Abrams Trail Chuckwalla Trail Clancy Lane Trail Jack Rabbit Trail Road Runner Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.
Hiking Palm Desert Hopalong Cassidy Trail
Biking Palm Springs Las Palmas Loop
Balloon & Wine Festival in Temecula
Downtown Loop Citywide Loop Tahquitz Creek Loop Deepwelll Loop Canyon Country Club Loop Gene Autry Bikeway Whitewater Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Biking La Quinta Bear Creek Trailhead Cove Oasis Trailhead Fritz Burns Park
Randall Henderson Trail
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
Herb Jeffries Trail
La Quinta Library
For directions, maps and information visit www.cityofpalmdesert.org
La Quinta Park Sports Complex
Hiking La Quinta
Boys and Girls Club
Bear Creek Trailhead to Cave, Cave to Palm Oasis
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Cove to Lake Cahuilla
Day Trip
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ncorking a three-day weekend of the finest sights, sounds and tastes the 33rd Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, May 20-22 with top rock, alternative rock, and country bands in concert, a spectrum of iridescent colorful hot air balloons during dawn launches and evening balloon glows, and tasty sensations.
The wine garden stage features local bands that competed on I-Heart Radio’s Local Rising Stars contest for a spot at the Festival, and other regional acts. Los Angeles Dance Party DJs Pasho and Orion create the party atmosphere after Friday and Saturday night’s balloon glows. Sunday in the wine gardens features a tribute to The Eagles by the band Hotel California.
Held at Lake Skinner Recreational Area, the Festival highlights Southern California’s fine wine region with wine tasting, food and wine pairings with gourmet cuisine.: local growing microbrew industry offers microbrew and craft brews, while food and beer pairings teach guests to cook with beer as an ingredient.
Cosmic cosplay spices up the Friday evening balloon glow. A 30-minute show, these hot air balloons glow to the musical beats of Star Wars, Star Trek and beyond. This is an interactive event where the crowd cheers and pleas for the “glow” while balloons appear to dance to the beat. Cosplay characters will be dressed in everything from Storm Troopers to Klingons, and Ewoks to Aliens. Los Angeles Dj Pasha packs high energy into the dance party after the glow.
Wine tasting at the festival is one of the best ways to discover a new winery for your collection. With 15 wineries from which to choose. All wineries pour a red and white wine. Some will have more choices. Others may only pour one wine. If you prefer reserve wines and winemaker’s specials, upgrade your wine tasting experience with a Reserve Wine Tasting package. This also includes eight tastes and are served in a larger bowled souvenir wine glass. Main stage concerts at the festival include Phil Vassar and Parmalee on Friday night, Jimmy Eat World, Neon Trees and Chalk Farm on Saturday and Rodney Atkins and Kristian Bush on Sunday.
Saturday and Sunday mornings feature the mass hot air balloon launch from the Festival. Get there by 6 a.m. to see these graceful giants ascend as hot air balloons can only fly in the early mornings, with low winds and high visibility. For information and schedules visit www.tvbwf.com or call (951) 676-6713. *Hot air balloon flights, tethers and evening glows are weather permitting only. Wine tasting is additional.
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Entertainment
Ziggy Marley at Spotlight 29 Casino
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potlight 29 Casino is excited to announce that $1 of every ticket sale will be donated to the U.R.G.E. Foundation, which seeks to make enduring contributions to the lives of children in Jamaica, Africa and throughout the world, on behalf of Ziggy Marley for his upcoming concert in the Spotlight Showroom on Friday, May 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are currently on sale and available at www.Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Marley, who has released 12 critically acclaimed albums, is the eldest son of music icon, Bob Marley. Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers, a band composed of Ziggy and his siblings, made their debut with “Children Playing in the Streets,” a track written by Bob Marley. The group released eight best-selling albums that garnered three Grammys and included chart-topping hits such as “Look Who’s Dancing,” “Tomorrow People” and “Tumbling Down.” Ziggy’s first solo album, Dragonfly was released in 2003 and his second solo release, Love Is My Religion, won a Grammy in 2006 for “Best Reggae Album.” His fifth Grammy Award was given for “Best Children’s Album” for Family Time. In 2014, to coincide with the release of his latest album Fly Rasta (which earned his
seventh Grammy Award), Marley released his debut children’s book I Love You Too. Fly Rasta includes hit songs like “I Don’t Wanna Live On Mars” and “Sunshine.” Don’t miss Ziggy Marley bringing his cool reggae style to the Spotlight Showroom on Friday, May 27. Tickets are $46, $56 and $76 and are available at www. Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 5853737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic Fundraiser in Palm Desert
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he Palm Desert Youth Committee invites the public to celebrate creativity and spontaneity while supporting two worthy causes at an Open Mic fundraiser on Sunday, May 22, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Westfield Palm Desert. Held at MAKE, the Coachella Valley Art Scene’s hip new studio at the mall, 72-840 Highway 111, the fundraiser will give attendees a chance to enjoy live music, spoken word poetry, and other creative content that participants choose to share via the open microphone. Doors will open at 2 p.m., with two open mic
sessions from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Reserved seating is available for a suggested donation of $5 per seat. Attendees will also have a chance to participate in a raffle as well as an auction of artwork from local artists and gift certificates to local businesses. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofits Coachella Valley Art Scene and SafeHouse of the Desert, which provides emergency shelter, intervention, and outreach services to runaway, homeless, and youth in crisis. For more information, please call (760) 837-1664.
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Calendar
Events & Performances May 19 thru June 3 ONGOING ACTIVITIES 5/20 5/19
Certified Farmers’ Markets IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas Smithsonian traveling exhibition focusing on the seldomviewed history and complex lives of people of dual African American and Native American ancestry. Fee admission and free parking. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079, www.accmuseum.org. Palm Springs Historical Walking Tours 7 different walking tours including tours of downtown Palm Springs, historic neighborhoods with high concentrations of celebrity homes, mid-century modern commercial properties as well as inns. Visit www.pshistoricalsociety.org for description of tours, days and times. 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in the Village Green, Call for more information (760) 323-8297. Reservations required.
Certified Farmers’ Markets Fruits, vegetables, artisan food vendors and other products from California certified farms. Locations: Palm Springs, Saturdays at 8 a.m., 2300 Baristo Road. La Quinta, Sundays at 8 a.m., Old Town La Quinta at 78100 Main Street. VillageFest Every Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, farmers’ market, downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. Stores along the street stay open late. (760) 320-3781. Palm Springs Vintage Market First Sunday of the month, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience a diverse gathering of merchants selling vintage, retro and mid century merchandise. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo, Palm Springs. Visit www.palmspringsvintagemarket.com for more details.
FOR BAR, LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT, SEE NIGHTLIFE ON PAGE 20. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 8.
Free Spring Concerts 7:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy exciting performances under the stars while savoring treats from a selection of food trucks. Featuring Americana and bluegrass sounds from The Dustbowl Revival. Civic Center Park, northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive. (760) 346-0611.
5/20 Endangered Species Day 8 p.m. Animal keepers will conduct chats and educate zoo-goers of ways they can help threatened animals thrive. Activities on this day are free to members and with paid admission. The Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. (760) 346-5694, www.livingdesert.org. Films on the Great Lawn 7:30 p.m. Sunnylands will showcase the music, the humor and the edgy political satire of the 1960s. Film screening of The Pink Panther (1963) starring Peter Sellers. Sunnylands, 37-9777 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. www.sunnylands.org. A Tribute to Journey 8 p.m. Free concert series featuring a tribute to Journey by Journey LTD. The lead singer is well known for his Steve Perryesque performances nailing chart topping songs. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.
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A Tribute to The Eagles 8 p.m. Free Friday Tribute Concert featuring a tribute to The Eagles by The Long Run, blending the classic Eagles sound into their own genuine live performance style. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com.
5/21 Third Annual Indio Block Party 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events include live music, food vendors, beer garden, car show, art installations, self-guided Indio mural tour, kid zone and roaming entertainers. Miles Ave., Smurr St. and Towne St. in Old Town Indio. (760) 347-0676, www.discoverindio.com/indioblock-party. Le Serate di Vino: Napa Valley Wines 7 p.m. Wine Dinner Series featuring four courses. Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 71-333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage. (760) 770-2150, www.westinmissionhills.com. Desert Winds Freedom Band 4 p.m. Celebrating Memorial Day, featuring John Phillip Sousa marches. Glen Miller favorites and Gershwin classics. Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. (760) 341-7323, www. ranchomiragelibrary.org.
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Open Mic Fundraiser 2 to 5 p.m. Enjoy live music, spoken word poetry and other creative content. Raffle, auction of artwork and gift certificates. Proceeds to benefit Coachella Valley Art Scene and SafeHouse of the Desert. MAKE, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 837-1664.
Monster Memorial Weekend 1 to 6 p.m. Watch BMX stunt teams, food trucks and live DJ’s. Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road., Palm Springs.
5/26 Free Spring Concerts 7:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy exciting performances under the stars while savoring treats from a selection of food trucks. Featuring Motown/R&B sounds from The Blue Breeze Band. Civic Center Park, northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive. (760) 346-0611.
5/27 Ziggy Marley 8 p.m. Seven-time Grammy Award winning reggae artist, eldest son of music icon, Bob Marley. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. “The Lobster” and Q&A with Colin Farrell 6:30 p.m. Screening of “The Lobster” plus a live, in person Q&A with Golden Globe winning actor Colin Ferrell, moderated by Bryan Cranston. Cinemas Palm d’Or, 72-840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 779-0730, www.thepalm.com. A Tribute to Billy Idol 8 p.m. Free concert series featuring a tribute to Billy Idol by Generation Idol, nails the iconic sound and sneer of Idol. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com.
5/30 Memorial Day Flower Drop and Air Fair In honor to all the fallen comrades 3,000 red and white carnations drop from a vintage airplane commemorating those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The day’s activities also include flight exhibitions throughout, special program, music, children’s activities, and food vendors. A Beer Garden area is available for those age 21 and over. Visitors may take home a carnation after the drop. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 7786262, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
6/3 - 6/12 Palm Springs Desert Resorts Restaurant Week Experience some of the best restaurants the Valley has to offer. Visit your favorite restaurant or try something new, as chefs prepare delicious three courses meals for your dining pleasure. Desert area hotels and attractions are offering great rates too! View participants at www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurantweek.
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Attraction
IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas
at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
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gua Caliente Cultural Museum presents the Smithsonian traveling exhibition IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas. This exhibition focuses on the seldom-viewed history and complex lives of people of dual African American and Native American ancestry. Through the themes of policy, community, creative resistance and lifestyles, the exhibition tells stories of cultural integration and diffusion as well as the struggle to define and preserve identity. IndiVisible, produced by the National Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), remains on view through November 1, and will then continue to travel to museums around the nation. Since the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas, the lives of Native and African peoples have been closely intertwined. From pre-colonial times, they intermarried, established communities and shared their lives and traditions. But racially motivated laws oppressed and excluded them. Blended tribes worked to preserve their land and rebelled against displacement. Their survival strategies included involvement in social movements, joining together to fight oppressive conditions and regaining economic sustainability. Their unique African-Native American cultural practices through food, language, writing, music, dance and the visual arts have thrived. African-Native Americans from across North America share their perspectives in a 10-minute video in the exhibition.
The accompanying exhibition book, IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas, features 27 essays from authors across the hemisphere sharing first-person accounts of struggle, adaptation, and survival and examines such diverse subjects as contemporary art, the Cherokee Freedmen issue, and the evolution of jazz and blues. The illustrated 256-page book is available online, and is available for purchase at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is located at 219 South Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. The Museum is open September through May Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June through August - Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the Museum is free. Administration Offices of the Museum are located at 901 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite C-204, Palm Springs. Additional information is available at (760) 778-1079 or visit www.accmuseum.org.
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Curtain Time
‘Jewish Women Doing Jewish Men’ at Arthur Newman Theatre By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer
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ne of the desert’s favorite pianists, Joel Baker, joins Amy Brothman at the Joslyn Center Sunday afternoon, May 29, when she presents “Jewish Women Doing Jewish Men,” her latest cabaret concert.
As part of Les Michaels’ Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, Brothman’s program explores some of our music from the Broadway stages by Jewish composers and lyricists, such as Irving Berlin, Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Julie Styne, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. with entertaining acts and stories about them. Brothman is originally from Buffalo, N.Y., and started performing in musicals by the age of seven. After completing her studies in Musical Theatre, she moved to NYC where she landed her first professional role, that of Sheila in the Anniversary Tour of “Hair.” Since moving to L.A. to raise her son, she has created her cabaret persona and added producing to her CV. Curtain Time: “Jewish Women Doing Jewish Men,” starring Amy Brothman, with pianist Joel Baker, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Les Michaels’ Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series. Tickets $11 cash only at the door, (760) 325-2731.
McCallum’s Summer Festival
The McCallum Theatre Institute has announced its Summer Festival lineup of performances “that feed the soul and awaken the imagination” of students seven and up. Adults welcome: • June 13: “The World Itself and Myth and Infrastructure,” featuring multi-media artist Miwa Matreyek. Using animation, projections and her own moving shadow, Matreyek performs a gorgeous and meditative piece about inner and outer discovery. • June 15: The Okee Dokee Brothers featuring Carlos Medina. Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander (the brothers) are an American bluegrass and American roots children’s music duo who have won a Grammy and written a children’s book. In 2013, they embarked on a monthlong trek along the Appalachian trail, meeting local musicians, hearing their stories and soaking up the culture from which came second CD/DVD in the Adventure Series. • June 17: “Walking the Tightrope,” 24th St. Theatre. Written by one of England’s leading writers for young audiences, Mike Kenny, “Walking the Tightrope” is a sweet and funny story of a grandfather who, while trying to tell his five-year-old granddaughter that Grandma is gone, goes about building a beautiful new relationship with her. With the help of a single clown, they discover the meaning of family. The production uses sophisticated video, sound design and original music to transport audiences from Granddad’s quaint 1959 English seaside cottage to the spectacular circus big top. The Festival Pass is $35
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Amy Brothman performs “Jewish Women Doing Jewish Men”
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Curtain Time Astor Piazzola, and others, as performed by Jeffrey Siegel in his 15th season of Keyboard Conversations.
‘Walking the Tightrope’ ($20 for students), with single tickets going for $15 ($10 students), (760) 3402787 or www.mccallumtheatre.com.
My Recommendations With the announcement of McCallum Theatre’s 2016-2017 season, other critic/ reviewers (and even the McCallum’s head man) are giving their recommendations for special considerations. So here are mine: • Saturday October 15: Aida Cuevas and Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. The “Queen of Ranchera Music” has won a Latin Grammy, released 37 albums and continually performs to sold-out houses. • Monday, November 28: “FIESTA! The Glorious Music of Spain and Argentina,” featuring the sensual tunes and moving rhythms of such composers as Isaac Albeniz, Enrique Granados,
• Tuesday, November 29: Jake Shimabukuro, the ukulele wizard who does more with the little instrument than you thought possible. His viral YouTube video brought him to the public’s attention in 2006 and to the title of “the Paganini of the ukulele.” “Rolling Stone” has called him a musical “hero” and he has been compared to musical icons Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. • Friday, January 27, 2017: Garrison Keillor. If you haven’t seen his stage performance yet, the creator of “A Prairie Home Companion” will touch your imagination through the magic of storytelling and a whole lot of humor. • March 17-19, 2017: “Chicago.” Can’t have enough of this minimalist, tunerich musical. • Sunday, March 12, 2017: John Cleese in two performances. He is a living comedic legend and a brilliant raconteur. He will explain how he became a celebrity “despite some talent.” Typical British understatement. Needless to say, these are only a few examples of the eclectic McCallum lineup for next season, but my few choices reflect some of my equally eclectic taste.
Box Office • “Cabaret,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13-22, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive., Palm Springs. For tickets and additional information, call (760) 323-5123 or visit www. palmcanyontheatre.org. • “Songs I’ve Grown Into,” starring Teri Raiston. June 3 - 5 Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. For more information and tickets visit www.cvrep. org or call (760) 296-2966. • “Sharon Sings Them All,” starring Sharon Sills, with Paul Eshelman on piano. Les Michaels’ Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22,
Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. $11 cash only at the door. For more information call (760) 3252731 or www.lesmichaels.com/Joslyn. • “Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant,” opens May 6 for a five-week run at Theatre 29, Twentynine Palms. For more information and tickets visit www. theatre29.org or (760)361-4151. • “Footloose,” 8 p.m. FridaySaturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. Thursday. July 8 - 17, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive., Palm Springs. For tickets and additional information call (760) 323-5123 or visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
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Entertainment
The Dustbowl Revival
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njoy exciting performances under the stars while savoring treats from a selection of food trucks at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park Amphitheater from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Thursday in May, continuing May 19 with classic American music from The Dustbowl Revival. An American roots orchestra with eight members, the band plays a mix of bluegrass, swing, hot jazz, pre-war blues, Southern soul, and New Orleans funk. The band describes its music as a celebration of the sounds that have kept America moving for more than a century, performed with the flair of a medicine show.
each of the four shows. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited. This year’s Spring concert series, by the City and sponsored by the Desert Recreation District, concludes on May 26 with Motown and R & B from The Blue Breeze Band.
New this year, the Concerts in the Park will feature food trucks. Scheduled trucks include We Heart Froyo, the Eat’ Em Up
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Truck, and Bacon Nation. Family YMCA of the Desert will once again be leading children’s games and activities before
Civic Center Park is located on the northeast corner of San Pablo Avenue and Fred Waring Drive. For more information, please call (760) 346-0611, ext. 416.
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Crossword
“GETTING AIR”
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55 The Halos, on sports tickers
22 “Peachy!”
57 Reuniongoer
27 Masterstroke
59 Tendency to raise academic scores over time 64 Soprano Ponselle 65 Talking iPhone feature 66 Express 68 Get to work on Time? 69 Completely 70 Hardly modern 71 River to the North Sea 72 Label 73 Eat away at
26 Nile slitherers 28 Ticklish one 30 Kind of center 32 Moolah 34 Grand Ole ___ 36 Broadcast in installments 38 Gospel writer 39 Doomsayer’s sign 40 Catbird seat? 42 Serviceable 43 Kind of concerto 48 Pal, in slang
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53 Adrien of “The Pianist”
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52 Wading bird
54 Place to wash up 56 “West Side Story” girl 58 High hat 60 Go out with 61 Word on a gift tag 62 Chemistry Nobelist Hahn 63 Dork 67 Sushi ingredient
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Astrology
Horoscopes May 19 - May 25
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. The Best of the Best Tours. Call for the Lowest and Best Tours in the Valley. We have been in business for 20 years now. The original PS Windmill Tour Company. Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The original Rich & Famous City Celebrity Tour, Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Indian Canyon Tour, Daily at 9 a.m. Also offering Combination Tours. Call for reservations at (760) 320-1365 or visit www.thebestofthebesttours.com. Palm Springs Air Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of flyable Worl War II aircrafts and memorabillia, vintage automobiles, large-scale model ships. Open daily year round 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m. 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
Moorten Botanical Garden. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Wednesdays. For more information, (760) 327-6555 or visit www.moortengarden.com. Coachella Valley History Museum. Open Thursday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. For admission information call (760) 342-6651 or visit www.cvhm.org. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. World’s largest rotating tram provides breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley as it ascends Mt. San Jacinto. Monday - Friday. First tram up 10 a.m. Last tram up Sunday - Thursday 8 p.m., last tram down 9:45 p.m. Last Tram up Friday - Saturday 9 p.m. and last tram down 10:30 p.m. Highway 111 and Tram Road, Palm Springs. For info, (760) 325-1391. www. pstramway.com. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. For more information call (760) 329-7610 or visit www.cabotsmuseum.org.
t’s likely your next move is based on a story you tell yourself about who you are. Choose a story that makes you happy and emphasizes your talents and potential. If such a story doesn’t come immediately to mind, the harmony between the Scorpio moon and Taurus sun encourages you to reframe your personal history in a more empowering way. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may think you’re alone in a struggle, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Let others know what you’re going through and you’ll quickly understand the lifechanging effect of mutual support. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People have fought over you before and they’ll do it again. It’s not that you like being the rope in the tug-of-war game, but if you have to be in this position, you’d be foolish not to play its advantages. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If walking takes an average amount of strength, climbing takes extraordinary strength, as it pushes further against the fundamental law of gravity. As much as you’d like to walk from a situation, climbing is what’s needed. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Great conversations will be a matter of timing. The time to air your thoughts and feelings is when you’re pretty certain your audience is receptive and wanting to know more about you.
CROSSWORD ANSWERS
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Once you get to know a person enough to guess his or her reactions to a variety of circumstances with some degree of accuracy you’ll be willing to invest more of yourself in the relationship. You’ll be working up to that point now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It seems logical to put your effort into taking the next step. But right now, your effort is best spent in drumming up the confidence — convincing everything inside of you that you’re worthy. Do this and the next step just happens. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Most things you can fall into (including luck, love, a rhythm, a rut, depression and more) require a process of surrender. Today, hold on until you really understand the nature of what you’re surrendering to. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you compare yourself to the master and you don’t fall short, it’s time to get a new guru. Outgrowing your teachers is a natural progression of life. It is possible to have a smooth, resistance-free transition in this matter. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The person standing in your way isn’t an enemy, but a friend who will help you strengthen your resolve, sharpen your skills and think much bigger than you were. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When it comes to buying and selling, you’ve a special instinct. Maybe there’s no formal training behind your business acumen, but it’s quite real, and it will, at the very least, sustain you today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People don’t usually look outside themselves for something they already have on the inside, except that sometimes they forget. You’ll step in today to remind someone who they are and what they have. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Change doesn’t always comes about as a result of large-scale efforts or dramatic battles. Gentle, gradual changes are often the most radical. This is what’s happening now.
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On Stage
Sharon Sills in Palm Desert
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ecent desert transplant, Sharon Sills, has already taken the valley by storm at various venues throughout the valley. But on Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m., she will “Sharon Sing Them All” at the Arthur Newman Theater for the Sundays In Summer Cabaret Series. The show will feature some of Sharon’s most requested songs with pianist, Paul Eshelman in concert. Sharon started out as a singer in Las Vegas but opened a boutique woman’s wear store because she just loves clothes; this led to opening six more between there and Orange County. A frequent visitor to Palm Springs with husband, ‘RJ’, she
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began getting up to sing at clubs, piano bars, and open mics, and before she knew it the job offers followed. She’s was a weekly performer at Woody’s before moving to the Purple Room where she appears on Thursday nights. Her repertoire is as vast as the array of her fans, everything from the last seven decades, and from Pop, Rock, Country, and Broadway. Her voice easily handles a soft ballad to the biggest belter. Her performance on Sunday, May 22 will feature a little bit of everything and will be her theater debut in the desert, something she has been looking forward to saying, “Working in clubs is a more
party vibe, this show will be more about the songs, the lyrics and my voice, but still show my fun-side”. Sharon Sills in “Sharon Sings Them All,” a one-hour New York style cabaret concert with Paul Eshelman on piano will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at the Arthur Newman Theatre in the Joslyn Center located at 73-750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert. Tickets are $11 cash only at the box office, and doors open at 1 p.m. For more information you may call (760) 325-2731 or visit www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn.
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AMERICAN AJ’s on the Green 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com The Grill on Main 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com La Rue Wine Bar 78-015 Main St., Suite 109, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz Solanos Bistro 78-075 Main St., Suite 105, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 www.solanosbistro.com The Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710 www.goodyscafe.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe 45100 Club Dr., Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com La Quinta Cliffhouse 78-250 Highway 111 760-360-5991 www.laquintacliffhouse.com
ITALIAN Riccio’s Steak and Seafood 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-3111 www.ricciossteakandseafood.com Alberto’s Ristorante 71-416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 346-3221 www.albertos-ristorante.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill 265 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-9989 www.stuftpizzabarandgrill.com
Trilussa Ristorante 68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Woody’s Burgers 317 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant 35-325 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 324-0411 www.nicolinos.com
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The Palm House grilled rack of Lamb Villagio Italian Kitchen 37-029 Cook Street, Palm Desert (760) 779-5050 www.pizzariavillagio.com
MEXICAN El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061 El Mexicali Cafe II 43-430 Monroe Street, Indio (760) 342-2333 www.elmexicalicafe2.com
INDIAN Monsoon Indian Cuisine 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-2700 www.monsoonindiancuisine.com India Oven 35-875 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 770-3918 www.india-oven.com
SEAFOOD
Las Casuelas Terraza 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com
Pacifica Seafood Restaurant 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 674-8666 www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com
Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Fisherman’s Market and Grill www.fishermans.com
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com
44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6533
235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1766
78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601
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Wine
Miner Family Winery
pays tribute to co-founder
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iner Family Winery announces the release of Emily’s Cuvee, an eponymous wine made in remembrance of Emily Miner, co-founder of Miner Family Winery who lost her battle with lung cancer in 2011. As a tribute to Emily Miner and to continue the fight against cancer, Miner Family will be donating 10 percent of sales of Emily’s Cuvee to The V Foundation for Cancer Research. The foundation was formed by ESPN and Jim Valvano in 1993, and aims to find faster solutions and better answers to fight cancer. Since its founding, the V Foundation has awarded more than $150 million in cancer research grants nationwide. Lung cancer alone kills more Americans every year than the next three most common cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. And one in five women who contract it will be nonsmokers. “Emily’s diagnosis of lung cancer in 2008 was a big blow to our family and community as she had never in her life smoked cigarettes,” said Dave Miner, Owner of Miner Family Winery and Emily’s husband. “She fought her four-year battle with dedication and conviction and was the honoree at the V Foundation Wine Celebration in 2009, when more than $1 million was raised for lung cancer in her name. I know she’d be proud to see that we are continuing to fight this deadly disease.”
“Emily and Dave Miner were one of the first donors to the V Foundation Wine Celebration years before Emily was diagnosed with lung cancer,” Julie Allegro, Founder & Chairwoman, V Foundation Wine Celebration. “Throughout her fight, she lived by the mantra ‘Never Give Up’ and was a passionate spokesperson for additional cancer funding. Emily was a wonderful person inside and out and her spirit will live on in us as we continue to fight for a cure.”
A decadent and rich wine layered with aromas of black fruit and hints of mocha, espresso and toasted oak. Emily’s Cuvee is an expressive and elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that will be released this spring. Winemaker Stacy Vogel uses a combination of old world winemaking techniques and modern technology to make a wine that truly reflects that characteristic of the terroir. The new wine is available in retailers nationwide. Miner is a dynamic family-owned winery tucked along the eastern hills of the Oakville appellation in the heart of Napa Valley. Founded in 1998 by Dave and Emily Miner, Miner Family Winery crafts reserve-style wines by sourcing fruit from Napa Valley and other carefully selected California vineyards. For more information, go to www.minerfamilywinery. com.
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CELEBRATING
100 YEARS OF THE DESERT
The Buzz
News
around the desert Richard M. Milanovich Legacy 5K winners
1936
PLAZA THEATRE OPENS ITS DOORS
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he historic Plaza Theatre opened its doors for the first time on December 12 for the world premiere of the motion picture “Camille.” Theater owner/manager Earle Strebe was deter¬mined to bring audiences only the finest film entertainment available and the Plaza Theatre soon established itself as an outstanding movie house. Not only were films shown there but other entertainments as well. Bob Hope and Jack Benny broadcast many of their national radio shows from the Plaza Theatre, and the theatre was home to live performances by such stars as Donald O’Connor, Frank Sinatra, Gordon Mac¬Rae and others. But with the passage of time, the theatre finally closed in 1987. In 1991, retired television producer Riff Markowitz came up with an idea for its utilization. He conceived and created the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, which ended its run in 2014 after 23 years.
The following are the winners from the 3rd annual Richard M. Milanovich Legacy 5K in the Indian Canyons on Friday May 6. Proceeds from the event support the Richard M. Milanovich Fellowship at the George Washington University. 5K Winners: Ages 5 -13 (male) Michael Pete – 41:30. Ages 5-13 (Female) Makala Pete – 45:37. Ages 14 – 54 (Male) Marc Payan – 20:35, Alex Guiterrez – 21:44, and Reid D. Milanovich – 21:46. Ages 14 -54 – (Female) Kathi Garcin – 25:04, Veronica Rust – 28:16, and Fiona Teller – 32:45. Ages 55 + (Male) Gary Rust – 23:56, Craig Wortendyke – 28:06, and Joe Sabatello – 28:37.
The Living Desert Announces New Chairman of the Board
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is proud to announce the appointment of Larry Spicer as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors on April 29. Spicer replaces Roger Snoble who will remain on the Board of Directors. “We are delighted to have Mr. Spicer once again be installed as The Living Desert’s Chairman of the Board of Directors,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert. “His many years of dedicated service to our organization has provided invaluable leadership and has helped us further our mission of desert conservation through preservation, education and appreciation.”
Tour Mojave Desert Land Trust Native Plant Nursery
Join Nursery Manager, Madena Asbell on Saturday May 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. at MDLT’s headquarters ( 60124 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree) for a brief presentation and tour of the nursery facility. The event begins with a brief presentation about Madena’s horticultural experience, and the evolving role of the MDLT Native Plant Nursery in our desert conservation mission and in the community at large. Madena will share highlights of MDLT’s nursery plans, including a seed bank and demonstration garden, followed by a guided tour of the nursery site. Please RSVP by calling (760) 3665440. For more information vist www. mojavedesertlandtrust.org.
60 Seconds to Impact Film Competition
This unique film competition – a collaboration between the Palm Springs International ShortFest and the University of California, Riverside – celebrates the fact that everyone has a voice in our democracy, and together we can impact history. We’re asking people from around the world to create a short, non-partisan film of 60 seconds or less, explaining why they vote. Films can be live action, documentary, animation, interviews – anything goes, as long as it’s original work. Upload the film and inspire others to get registered to vote. For more information visit www.60secondstoimpact.com.
Photo Credit - May 12th Edition
1956
LUCY AND DESI INVEST IN INDIAN WELLS
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ucille Ball and Desi Arnaz helped finance construction of the Indian Wells Country Club. Founded in 1956, with their winter residence on famous DesiLu Court, Indian Wells became a major factor in “down valley” growth in the 1970s and 1980s. A mostly gated community, Indian Wells has one of the highest per capita income of any small town in the United States. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were also instrumental in forming the exclusive Thunderbird Heights tract in Rancho Mirage, later the home of President Gerald Ford and his wife, Betty.
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Cover photo and photo on page 8 that ran in the May 12th edition of the Desert Entertainer for Palm Canyon Theatre’s “Cabaret” should have included a photo credit to Paul Hayashi Photography.
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Art Up
Picasso/Calder at Heather James Fine Art
H
eather James Fine Art is pleased to announce their stunning exhibition, Picasso/Calder, originally scheduled to close May 30, has been extended through September. The exhibition will continue with additional works by the artists rotating into the exhibit.
per, and ceramics, including one of his last pieces, a 1970’s work on paper of a man smoking a pipe.
Almost two dozen Alexander Calder works are on display, including a five-foot wide standing mobile constructed circa 1940, petite stabiles, jewelry, prints, and a number of gouaches. Many of “We have received these artworks come from such an enthusiastic reprivate collections and “La Vogue” sponse to this exhibition, have never been exhibby Alexander Calder and therefore decided to ited. Other notable works extend it so more of our valued clients have not been seen in decades, such as and visitors to the gallery can experience The Dairy Cow, a wooden sculpture that the rare opportunity to see these master Calder made for a neighbor in 1928. The works in a quiet venue without crowds,” Dairy Cow was loaned to MoMA in 1943 said James Carona, co-owner Heather and hasn’t been exhibited in public since James Fine Art. that time. The exhibition brings an astonishing collection to the gallery of mostly privately owned artwork by Picasso and Calder in a range of mediums to highlight the artists’ inventive and prolific careers. The Picasso pieces illustrate the range of his astonishing powers of invention. He continually innovated and refreshed his work by experimenting with one style after another. More than 60 Picasso pieces are on display, including a number of paintings, prints, works on pa-
Heather James Fine Art is located at 45188 Portola Avenue in Palm Desert and features a wide array of art ranging from Impressionist and Modern art to PostWar and Contemporary, American, Latin American, Old Master, Photography, Design, and Antiquities. For more information about the gallery and upcoming exhibitions, visit www.heatherjames.com or call (760) 346-8926.
Bear Awareness Day at Big Bear Alpine Zoo
B
oth Black Bears and Grizzlies will take center stage as Big Bear Alpine Zoo joins other zoos and animal sanctuaries around the country in celebrating the final day of Bear Awareness Week. Zoo keepers will be highlighting the zoo’s black bears and grizzlies on Saturday, May 21 with hourly enrichment presentations from noon until 3 p.m. In addition to the bear-centric keeper talks, there will be educational activities, games, and crafts for kids of all ages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come and celebrate the final day of Bear Awareness Week at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo on May 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Big Bear Alpine Zoo is located at 43-285 Goldmine Drive in Big Bear Lake. The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. For more information on Bear Awareness Week call (909) 878-4200 or (909) 5841299. The Big Bear Alpine Zoo is a wildlife animal sanctuary, rehabilitation and education center founded in 1959 and is operated and owned by the Big Bear Valley Recreation and Park District.
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Nightlife
Nightlife
May 19 thru May 25 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAY - 5/19 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Duo with Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Quinta Brewing Co. The Hive from 8 to 11 p.m. 78-065 Main St. #100, La Quinta (760) 872-4251 www.laquintabrewing.com Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com The Palm House Entertainment 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Smooth Brothers, 7 p.m. to closing 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Carolyn Martinez & Trio, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
Woody’s Burgers Laurie Morvan Band at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
FRIDAY - 5/20 AJ’s on the Green Gilmore and Bryan Show, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Rue Wine Bar Entertainment at 6:45 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com The Palm House Entertainmentt from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill The Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs
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Barry Baughn Blues Band at Shanghai Reds in Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Solano’s Bistro Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 78-075 Main St, La Quinta (760) 771-6655 Spotlight 29 Casino DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius and Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe Meet the Corwins from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. John Stanley King & A Band of Four, 8 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Rose Mallett at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
SATURDAY - 5/21 AJ’s on the Green Cabaret Open Mic with Les Michaels and Wayne Abravanel, 7:30 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
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Nightlife SATURDAY - 5/21 Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Vicky’s of Santa Fe The Carmens, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
Three-Sixty North Bar and Grill The Chris Gore Group Pro Jam, 7 p.m. 360 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1773 www.threesixtynorth.com
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Woody’s Burgers Stanley Butler Band at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
SUNDAY - 5/22
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
AJ’s on the Green Jazz Brunch with Rose Mallett from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band at 6 to 8 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage (760) 321-2000 www.hotwatercasino.com
84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio (760) 342-5000 www.fantasyspringsresort.com
Augustine Casino
Morongo Casino Resort
Cahuilla Casino
Red Earth Casino
84-001 Avenue 54, Coachella (760) 391-9500 www.augustinecasino.com
52702 California 371, Anza (951) 763-1200 www.cahuillacasino.com
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Woody’s Burgers Smooth Brothers at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King & Trio, 6 to 9:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com
Spa Resort Casino
401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs (760) 883-1000 www.sparesortcasino.com
Spotlight 29 Casino
46200 Harrison Pl., Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com
49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon (951) 849-3080 www.morongocasinoresort.com
Tortoise Rock Casino
3089 Norm Niver Road, Salton Sea Beach (760) 395-1200 www.redearthcasino.com
73829 Baseline Road Twentynine Palms (760) 367-9759 www.tortoiserockcasino.com
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Nightlife MONDAY - 5/23 AJ’s on the Green Bill Marx from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
INDIAN WELLS
COACHELLA
Vineyard Lounge, Miramonte Resort and Spa, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3341-2200. Drink and appetizer specials, Thursday 5-8 p.m.
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place. (760) 775-5566. Happy hour at the Hot Spot inside Spotlight 29 from 2 - 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to closing.
Agave Sunset at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44600 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3411000. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m.
PALM SPRINGS
Vicky’s of Santa Fe, 45-100 Club Dr. (760) 345-9770, www.vickysofsantafe.com. Happy Hour, Wednesday thru Sunday, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
PALM DESERT Fresh Agave , 73325 Highway 111. (760) 836-9028. Daily, 3-5 p.m. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, 73505 El Paseo, (760) 674-8666, www. pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com. Daily happy hour, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to closing.
LA QUINTA Fisherman’s Market & Grill, 78575 Highway 111. (760) 777-1601. Happy hour: Monday - Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. Late night happy hour 8 p.m. to close. All day Sunday. La Quinta Cliffhouse, 78-250 Highway 111, (760) 3605991, www.laquintacliffhouse.com. Daily happy hour, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. All day Sunday. Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, 78015 Main St Ste 100. (760) 777-9989, www. stuftpizzabarandgrill.com. Daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.
Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill ,235 S. Indian Canyon Dr. (760) 322-9293. Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. All day Sunday. 8 p.m. to closing happy hour. Rick’s Desert Grill, 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr. (760) 325-2127. Daily happy hour, 3-10 p.m. all day Monday. Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill, 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 320-8041. Daily happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. Woody’s Burgers, 317 North Indian Canyon Drive. (760) 230-0188. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Las Casulas Terraza, 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., (760) 325-2794. Monday - Friday happy hour, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
CATHEDRAL CITY Trilussa Ristorante, 68-718 East Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 328-2300. Daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Bar area only. AJ’s on the Green, 36-200 Date Palm Drive, inside Date Palm Country Club. (760) 202-111. Daily happy hour, 2 to 7 p.m., 9 to close in bar and lounge.
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com The Palm House Entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Woody’s Burgers Trish Hatley & Barney McClure at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
TUESDAY - 5/24 AJ’s on the Green Eric Lindstrom from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Terri Olsen and Michael D’Angelo, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
The Palm House Entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costly & Trio from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers John Bolivar & Barney McClure at 6 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
WEDNESDAY - 5/25 AJ’s on the Green Doug MacDonald Trio, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Rich Bono & Poupee Boccaccio, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com The Palm House Linda Peterson from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Lizann Warner from 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 317 North Indian Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
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Film Review
Green Room
backwoods gig becomes bloody living nightmare In his debut mainstream theatrical feature, director Jeremy Saulnier, 36, shows an incredible amount of promise. He takes his time setting up the story and establishing the characters, patiently drawing the audience into the subculture of their musical world and their low-rent camaraderie—a slog of constant touring to crappy gigs in their old van, living on food scraps, siphoning stolen gas and playing loud, anarchic songs to indifferent or sometimes hostile listeners. Saulnier gets the details just right: life on the road, the band’s dedication to their music, their banter and their interactions—and how actual people might react, think and speak when they find themselves in the middle of a situation that suddenly, unexpectedly becomes gruesome and deadly. As another band rumbles through their songs onstage, the dark, ominous tones reverberate through the walls of the club, into the bowels of the green room, like the howls of a great, angry beast.
Patrick Stewart as Darcy in Jeremy Saulnier’s “Green Room” By Neil Pond
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n show business, a “green room” is the spot backstage where performers go to relax, hang out and kick back before or after a show. It’s usually a secluded place of high spirits and hospitality.
But not in this wickedly sharp thriller-chiller horNeil Pond ror show about a band of young punk rockers whose gig turns into a ghastly fight for their lives. Barricaded in the club’s grungy green room, they square off against the owner and his army of neo-Nazis when a shocking episode of violence becomes a raging nightmare.
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Anton Yelchin (Chekov in the Star Trek movies), Alia Shawkat (from TV’s Arrested Development), Callum Turner and Joe Cole play the members of the Ain’t Rights, whose unlikely booking at a backwoods roadhouse full of white supremacists turns into a bloody standoff when they stumble onto the aftermath of a “crime of passion” and can’t get away before the owner (Patrick Stewart) tries to frame them for it—and eliminate them along with all the evidence. British actress Imogen Poots has a key role as a club patron who inadvertently becomes part of the mayhem as the young rockers—who play music steeped in destruction, doom and death—find out how they fare when suddenly faced with the real thing.
and a permanent marker first seen in a band prank. But the real treat is watching the classically trained Stewart, best known as Star Trek’s wise Capt. Picard and as Professor Xavier, the benevolent leader of the XMen, in a role that stretches him so far in the other direction. In Green Room, he’s one seriously scary dude mixing evil and eloquence, refinement and malevolence, and hell-bent on maintaining order anywhere things get messy. His harrowing performance gives this raw, edgy, awesomely impressive, little hardhitting punk-rock movie even more of a visceral kick.
The movie has the gritty, grubby feel of a film-festival, midnight-madness indie, especially when it gets down to the bloody business of slashing, hacking, shooting, stabbing, ripping and tearing. Who will escape, who will survive? It’s not for the queasy or the faint of heart, but Saulnier makes inventive use of his set and props, including the squeal of PA feedback as a weapon, a fire extinguisher
Green Room Starring: Patrick Stewart, Anton Yelchin and Imogen Poots Directed by Jeremy Saulnier Rated: R Theaters: UltraStar Mary Pickford, Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage Stadium 16, Cinémas Palm D’Or, Regal Cinemas Indio Metro 8 & Regal Palm Springs Stadium 9, Century Theatres La Quinta.
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