Entertainer

On Stage

Footloose

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n iconic story from the ‘80s will dance its way to the Palm Canyon Theatre (PCT), as Footloose opens on Friday, July 8. The musical is based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name and includes favorite hits as “Footloose,” “Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Almost Paradise,” “I’m Free,” and more. The story centers around Ren McCormack, played by Bobby Burkich, who moves to a small town where the local government has banned dancing and rock music. As Ren deals with common coming-of-age issues, he also manages to lead his classmates around the law and Reverend Shaw Moore, played by John Lawson, to have a real senior prom. This is Burkich and Lawson’s first production with Palm Canyon Theatre, but they are both seasoned actors. Originally from New York, Burkich currently lives and works in Los Angeles. He was recent-

show is choreographed by Jacqueline LaBlanc, who also holds choreography credits at PCT this season for The Addams Family, Sugar and Cabaret. The cast includes many local actors, including several budding teen stars.

Footloose cast ly in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the Glendale Centre Theatre, and following Footloose, he will be back in Glendale as Billy Crocker in Anything Goes. Lawson has been acting for decades including roles on the longrunning television series “Law and Order” and “Law and Order: SVU.” Footloose is directed by Shafik Wahhab, who also directed The Addams Family and Cabaret at PCT this season. The

Footloose opens Friday, July 8, and runs weekends through Sunday, July 17. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32-$36. Student tickets are $15, with valid ID; student tickets must be purchased at the Box Office. For more information or tickets, call the Palm Canyon Theatre box office at (760) 323-5123 visit www.PalmCanyonTheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This Week Fourth of July Celebrations, page 19

Off the Vine: Vino Ladies Talk Wine, page 21

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Military Days at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

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Old School Freestyle Fest at Spotlight 29 Casino

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Carnival Cabaret

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Calendar of Events & Performances

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Curtain Time

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Hyatt Regency’s Resort Pass

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Dining: Bontá Restaurant and Bar

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Summer ZooCamp at The Living Desert

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Taste of Summer in Rancho Mirage

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Art Up: Desert Oasis Exhibition

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Nightlife

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Drop off and Dine

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Palm Desert Aquatic Center

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History: Celebrating 100 Years of the Desert

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Film Review: Finding Dory

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Attraction

Military Days

at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

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or the entire month of July, all military personnel with valid military identification — active and retired — receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway along with a special gift as part of Military Days. In addition, up to six of their guests receive 25% off of their regular Tramway fares. According to Tramway Vice President of Sales and Marketing Nancy Nichols, “For over a decade, Military Days has been our way of saying ‘Thank you’ to the dedicated men and women of the United States Armed Forces — along with their friends and families. We are delighted to welcome them back again this July.”

While visiting, Tramway guests enjoy: • Hiking the 50+ miles of pristine wilderness in the Mount San Jacinto State Park. • Picnic dining under a beautiful pine forest. • Joining guided nature walks free of charge on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend. • Exploring the natural history museum and watching two

documentary films on the history of the Tramway and State Park. • Lunch or dinner in either Peaks Restaurant, a fine dining experience, or Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. This annual tradition ends July 31, so don’t miss out! Extended Tram Hours for Independence Day: In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will open early on Monday, July 4. The first tram car up that day will be 8 a.m., the last tram car up will be 8 p.m. and the last tram car down will be 9:45 p.m. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. Tickets are $24.95 for adults, $22.95 for seniors (65+) and $16.95 for children (3-12). For more information, please call (888) 515TRAM or (760) 325-1391, or visit www. pstramway.com.

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Entertainment

Old School Freestyle Fest at Spotlight 29 Casino

Candyman

Tone Loc

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potlight 29 Casino is proud to present The Old School Freestyle Fest featuring an incredible lineup of nine hit-making artists on Saturday, July 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets go are on sale at www.Spotlight29.com. The star-studded evening is hosted by Candyman, and features the Ying Yang Twins, Color Me Badd, Lisa Lisa, Tone Loc, C&C Music Factory, JJ Fad, Trinere and Nu Shooz. Candyman was featured backing Tone Loc before earning his own solo stint that produced the chart-topping single “Knockin’ Boots.” Concertgoers will be on their feet when the Ying Yang Twins sing their popular party hits like “Shake,” “Salt Shaker” and “Get Low.” Color Me Badd has had a number of hit singles since debuting in 1991. Fans will remember “I Wanna Sex You Up,” “I Adore Mi Amore” and “All 4 Love.” Lisa Lisa is the former lead singer of the popular ‘80s group Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Stroll down memory lane with such iconic songs like “Head To Toe,” “I Wonder If I Take You Home,” and “Lost in Emotion.” Tone Loc, the rapper known for his deep, gravelly voice, had million-selling hit singles “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina.” Relive the ‘90s with C&C Music Factory and such recognizable songs

Ying Yang Twins like “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now),” “Here We Go (Let’s Rock & Roll),” and “Things That Make You Go Hmmm…” JJ Fad (Just, Jammin’, Fresh and Def) was the first female rap group to earn a Grammy nomination with their hit single “Supersonic.” Trinere was a staple on the dance scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s and is known for classic freestyle music songs like “I’ll Be All You Ever Need,” and “Can’t Get Enough.” It will be more nostalgic ‘80s jams when Nu Shooz takes to the stage. Everyone will sing along with hits like the catchy “I Can’t Wait” and “Point Of No Return.” Kick off the Fourth of July Weekend with The Old School Freestyle Fest in Spotlight Showroom on Saturday, July 2. Tickets are $40, $50 and $60 and are available at www.Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Old School Freestyle Fest Saturday, July 2 at 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino 46-200 Harrison Pl. Coachella (800) 585-3737 www.Spotlight29.com

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Entertainment

Carnival Cabaret

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Carnival Cabaret cast

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mazing entertainment continues at Carnival Cabaret, the acclaimed female celebrity impersonation dinner show celebrating its second year in Palm Springs at Oscar’s Café & Bar. After nearly 200 shows this past year, Carnival Cabaret will continue to delight visitors and locals during 2016 with show-stopping summer performances every Friday and Saturday night. “We are extremely pleased with the success of Carnival Cabaret, which captures the hearts of audiences as they are mesmerized by a talented cast of actors who bring to life female legends,” says Dan Gore, co-producer of Carnival Cabaret. “This show is a must-see as part of the Palm Springs resort experience and for anyone who embraces great entertainment and the art of impersonation.” Guests are hypnotized by the likes of Dolly Parton, Cher, Madonna, Judy Garland, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick and more. A professional ensemble, featuring Cee Cee Russell, Kevin WileyCincotta, Logan Walker and Adam Apodaca, captures the essence of each legend during every show, which is a memorable journey of the music world’s leading ladies of the past and present. Special guest appearances by other nationally recognized impersonators will occur throughout the year. Patrick Ross will perform with Carnival Cabaret for the first two weeks of July.

James “Gypsy” Haake (left) and Patrick Ross (right) Hosted by world-famous film, television and Broadway veteran comedian and actor, James “Gypsy” Haake, Carnival Cabaret reaches new heights of hilarity each week. The 84 year-old master of ceremonies holds the Guinness’ World Record as the oldest working female impersonator. As part of the Las Vegas style show experience, guests can enjoy a delicious menu of popular dishes from steaks and seafood to pastas and salads. A full-bar is available. Carnival Cabaret just completed an interior renovation with new lighting, a stage expansion and other decor updates. The updated 120-seat venue offers a more intimate dining and show experience. The show is scheduled for every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with dinner available starting at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling (505) FUNSHOW or buy tickets at www.carnivalcabaret.com.

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Calendar

Events & Performances June 30 thru July 15 ONGOING ACTIVITIES

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.

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Palm Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 3:30 p.m. Teens: Animal Champions. Presented by Pacific Animal Productions, discover the animal kingdom’s heroes! Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.

Eleven, World War II Documentary 2:30 p.m. Filmmaker George Retelas, travels across the U.S. to hear stories of 11 surviving WWII veterans who served with his late grandfather in Carrier Air Group 11. Film screening will be followed by special Q&A with Director George Retelas and Dr. Robert “Jack” Cocks. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 778-6262, www.psam.org.

Lemon Lily Festival The festival includes local arts & crafts, a Pioneer Town, educational exhibits, speakers, and a native plant sale. Special new events including a special stargazing program and guided hikes to see the blooming Lemon Lillies. Idyllwild Nature Center, 25-225 Highway 243, Idyllwild. (951) 659-3850, www.lemonlilyfestival.com.

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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.

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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 23. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 8.

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Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Dive-in Movies: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles FREE with park admission! Play during the day and stay late to enjoy your favorite film pool side. Movies will start after dusk and the park will be open with limited access until 10 p.m. Wet ‘n’ Wild, 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499, www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com.

7/1 - 7/2 Palm Springs Power Baseball 7:05 p.m. Versus Arroyo Seco Sentinel. $2 admission for all kids 12 and under on Saturday. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.

7/2 Sandsational Summer 1 to 6 p.m. An outdoor festival with a finished Sandscapes sand sculpture, delicious food, drink, and live entertainment. Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. www.sparesortcasino.com.

The Old School Freestyle Fest 8 p.m. Featuring nine hitmaking artists: Candyman, the Ying Yang Twins, Color Me Badd, Lisa Lisa, Tone Loc, C&C Music Factory, JJ Fad, Trinere and Nu Shooz. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.

7/4 All American Fourth of July 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks Spectacular, Pool Party and Power Baseball Extravaganza. Free admission for the fireworks show begins at 8 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit on the field. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road. www.visitpalmsprings.com. Palm Desert Independence Day Celebration 7 to 9:30 p.m. Free Independence Day celebration featuring live music by The Swing Cats Big Band, fireworks and more. Bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, San Pablo and Fred Waring, Palm Desert. (760) 346-0611.

7/6 Palm Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 3:30 p.m. Youth: Magician Dave Skale! Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.

7/8 Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Dive-in Movies: Minions FREE with park admission! Play during the day and stay late to enjoy your favorite film pool side. Movies will start after dusk and the park will be open with limited access until 10 p.m. Wet ‘n’ Wild, 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499, www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com. “Jo Jo” Jorge Falcon 8 p.m. Known as The Comedian of a Thousand Faces, a legend in the Mexican entertainment community. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.

7/9 - 7/10 Palm Springs Power Baseball 7:05 p.m. Versus SoCal Bombers. $2 admission for all kids 12 and under on Saturday. Sunday is Giveaway Day. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.

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Tribute to Stevie Nicks 8 p.m. Performance by Bella Donna, officially crowned the “worlds greatest tribute” to Steve Nicks by AXS TV. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 7755566, www.spotlight29.com.

Joshua Tree International Improv/Comedy Festival Featuring an opening gala, comedy and improvisation workshops, and many live performances and appearances from revered household names and up-and-coming stars. Hi-Desert Cultural Center, 61-231 Highway 62, Joshua Tree. (760) 366-3777, www. jtimprovfestival.org.

Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Dive-in Movies: Hotel Transylvania 2 FREE with park admission! Play during the day and stay late to enjoy your favorite film pool side. Movies will start after dusk and the park will be open with limited access until 10 p.m. Wet ‘n’ Wild, 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499, www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com.

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Curtain Time

Shirley Claire

‘I’m Gonna Live Until I Die’ By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer

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hirley Claire, one of the enduring entertainment figures in the Coachella Valley, brings her one-woman show to Palm Desert’s Joslyn Center on Sunday afternoon, July 3.

Broadway musician and Music Director Wayne Abravel will join Claire for “I’m Gonna Live Until I Die,” directed by Derrik Lewis, for whom she has appeared as a star performer in his award-winning Musical Chairs series. At the tender age of 87, Claire prefers to be called a “Seasoned Citizen,” having lived a glamorous life in show business, starting at age 10 and continuing to this day. She had her own radio show on CBS and was under contract with MGM for years before becoming a showgirl with Earl Carroll’s musical comedy revues in Hollywood. She was a regular on “The Jimmy Durante Show” and had her own TV show on KGO-TV in San Francisco. For The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies, she was one of its Long-Legged Lovelies, and in 2015 she was a hit on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Curtain Time: “I’m Gonna Live Until I Die,” starring Shirley Claire, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3, Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Tickets are $11 cash at the door, (760) 325-2731 or www.lesmichaels.com/Joslyn.

Julie Garnye Live! Musical stage star Julie Garnye will present her special cabaret performance of “Live at The Rep!” July 15-17 as part of The Coachella Valley Rep’s Summer Cabaret Series. She returns to CVRep following her successful performance in CVRep’s production of “A Class Act.” She will be joined by her Musical Director Michael Sobie. Garnye has co-starred in “Les Miserables” at The Hollywood Bowl, “Chess in Concert” at the Ford Amphitheatre and with TonyAwardwinners Alan Cumming and Alice Ripley in “Open All Night: The Music of Lance Horne.” Curtain Time: “Julie Garnye “Live at The Rep!” featuring Musical Director Michael Sobie, 7 p.m. Friday - Saturday, July 15-16; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, CVRep Summer Cabaret Series, The Atrium, 69930 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $25, (760) 296-2966 or www.cvrep.org.

Dreesen at Improv Fest Legendary comedian Tom Dreesen will present his popular seminar “The Joy of Stand-up Comedy and How to Get There” at The Joshua Tree International Improv/Comedy Festival Sunday afternoon, July 10. Festival Director Jeanette Knight says the seminar is designed for “those in the entertainment field as standups, writers, producers, actors or anyone who just simply wants to enjoy the journey through life.” Dreesen has made over 500 appearances on television as a stand-up comedian, including 61 appearances on The Tonight Show. He was a favorite of David Letterman’s and hosted the show several times in David’s absence.

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Shirley Claire to perform her one women show at the Arthur Newman Theatre He was a regular in Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Reno, and for 14 years toured the continent as the opening act for Frank Sinatra. He currently is touring the country with his highly acclaimed oneman show “An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra.”

Curtain Time: Tom Dreesen’s seminar “The Joy of Stand-up Comedy and How to Get There,” 2:15 p.m. Sunday, July 10, The Joshua Tree International Improv/ Comedy Festival, The Hi-Desert Cultural Center, 61231 Highway 62, Joshua Tree. Tickets and info: (760) 366-3777 or www. jtimprovfestival.org.

Advanced purchases of tickets are recommended because of limited seating.

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Curtain Time In Mitchell’s debut cabaret concert, he hits on the many aspects of love and relationships with such songs as “It Had to Be You” and “How About You.” Curtain Time: “It’s All About You,” starring Earl Mitchell, with Joel Baker on piano, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Tickets: $11 cash at the door, (760) 325-27321 or www.lesmichaels.com/Joslyn.

“Party” at the Desert Rose David Dillon’s “Party” is the current production at Desert Rose Playhouse, the Valley’s LGBT stage company, running weekends through July 31.

Julie Garnye “Live at The Rep”

“It’s All About You” Cabaret Local singer Earl Mitchell joins the Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series at Palm Desert’s Joslyn Center Sunday afternoon, July 17, in “It’s All About You,” a show about songs with “you” in the title. Series producer Les Michaels says this is “a new cabaret style concert” that features Joel Baker on piano. Mitchell holds MBA and EdD degrees and had a 50-year business career, primarily as a CPA, CFO and college instructor before retiring to Sun City Palm Desert in 2012.

• “Footloose,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 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.

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

According to Artistic Director Jim Straight, “The wildly popular comedy depicts a group of gay men getting together for their regular evening of drinks and games. Tonite, the game is a gay version of “Truth or Dare” called “Fact, Fiction, or Fantasy.” NOTE: This production is recommended for a mature audience due to nudity and sexual situations. Curtain Time: “Party,” by David Dillon, 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, thru July 31. Tickets: $30-$33, (760) 2023000 or www.desertroseplayhouse.org.

Box Office • Annual Staged Reading Event, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 9; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 10, CV Repertory Theatre, The Atrium, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. For tickets and information: (760) 296-2966 or www.cvrep.org.

Hiking & Biking Trails

• “The Nerd” by Larry Shue,” 7 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30July 17, St. Joseph’s Church, 56312 Church St., Yucca Valley. Tickets and info: (760) 362-9319. • Jerome Elliott’s Greatest Hits, Vol. 1, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, Les Michaels’ Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Tickets: $11, (760) 325-217321 or www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn

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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 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

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48 Auction cry

13 Bando of baseball

50 Univ. aides

21 Snack

Across

51 Singer Phil or Don

22 Wear down

1 Plagiarize

53 “Bah!”

25 Grievance

5 Govt. security

55 It’s best to let them lie

26 Belgrade’s land

10 Kind of crime

61 Northern capital

27 Sci. facilities

14 King of the road

64 Bygone Olds

28 Not very big

15 Noah of “ER”

65 Big furniture retailer

29 Isaac of sci-fi

16 Ocean danger

66 Waikiki wingding

31 Roman “Censor”

17 Biblical brother

67 Water balloon sound

32 Boxing blows

18 Hawkeye

68 Go smoothly

34 Vacations

19 Country dance

69 Money owed

36 Examines, slangily

20 Earl Warren’s successor

70 Lauder in fashion

38 Houston MLBer

71 Thanksgiving dish

41 Small knob

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42 Score symbol 47 “The magic word” 49 Make holes 52 Pound sounds 54 Uplift

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56 Trapper’s prize

5 Matching sweaters and shirts

57 “Dies ___” 58 Neighbor of Mo.

6 Invitation initials

59 H.S. class

7 Pier grp.

60 Wood cutters

43 Shakespearean Athenian

8 Tale tellers

61 Worn

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62 Trial lawyer’s advice

44 Gumbo pod

10 Loan seekers

63 Rat’s place

45 Testy time

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Entertainment

Hyatt Regency’s Resort Pass

an easy day-cation summer escape

The DesertPipe, the worlds first rotating barrel ride

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he desert temperatures may soar but with the Resort Pass from Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, there is no need to break a sweat. All summer long, visitors and locals are invited to partake of one of three Resort Pass offers. The Day Pass, Spa Pass and Cabana Pass offer different ways to indulge in some summer fun. Day Pass offers something for the whole family. Starting at $20 per person per adult and $8 per child 4-15 years old (children under 4 are free), the Day Pass includes access to all five pools including an adults-only pool and a children’s wading pool, a 60-foot waterslide, two jacuzzis, the fitness center, the game area with putt-putt and cornhole. Day Pass includes free WiFi, parking and poolside food and drink service. Spa Pass is available to visitors 16 years and older and starts at $28 per person. The Spa Pass includes everything in the day pass plus access to men’s and women’s lockers and showers, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, relaxation rooms, fitness center and use of the spa’s toiletries, linens, snacks, coffee, tea and fruit infused water. Food and drink service is available from the spa menu. For those in search of a little retreat but don’t need the spa amenities, the Adult or Family Cabana Passes are just the ticket.

Cabana Passes start at $110. The Adult Cabana Pass includes the day pass amenities, plus a spacious cabana with two covered lounge chairs, a mini fridge, refreshing misters, flat screen TV, seasonal fruit kabob with yogurt dip, pitchers of water and juices, and two sitting chairs in front of the cabana. The Family Cabana Pass includes all day pass amenities plus a spacious family cabana with two lounge chairs, a flat screen TV, seasonal fruit kabobs with yogurt dip, pitchers of water and a beach ball. Finally, the DesertPipe, located at the resort’s main pool, is a big bubble of tumbling aquatic fun. The “world’s first rotating barrel ride,” consists of an interior ball suspended in the air filled with 15 gallons of water. Riders climb into the ball, which spins while riders slide, splash and surf in the bottom of the barrel. Whatever their skill level, riders will enjoy, going every which way, while the barrel rotates at 45 revolutions per minute, simulating the world’s longest water slide. One ride is $10 or three rides for $25. To take advantage of the summer Resort Pass offer, call Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa by phone at (760) 7761234 or visit www.resortpass.co/hyattregency-indian-wells-resort-spa.

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Dining

Bontá Restaurant and Bar enjoy this bountiful goodness! By Lucinda Sue Crosby For Desert Entertainer

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orn in Argentina, Hector Salvatierra immigrated with his family to the United States when he was still a boy. Throughout his childhood, he remembers watching his mother create wonderful meals with tantalizing aromas and laughs at how she banished males from the kitchen. Because, when he took his first high school cooking class, he knew he had found the illumination that would throw energy into and light onto the rest of his life. As it should be, Chef Hector and wife Petra are the proprietors of Bontá Restaurant and Bar in Cathedral City … although how they came to find their Coachella Valley niche and each other is a fascinating story in and of itself. In his late teens, Hector first worked for and then bought Angie’s Pizza in Torrance, California. Although the enterprise was very successful, Hector’s yen to uncover and absorb the secrets of the world’s cuisine was too strong to ignore. So, he sold the pizzeria and spent some months working his way through the supper clubs and more casual dining establishments of Hawaii and Latin America with a final trek through American ski resorts in Utah, Colorado and Lake Tahoe.

Bontá Restaurant and Bar 68-510 E. Palm Canyon Drive Cathedral City Summer Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 4 p.m. till closing (760) 832-6100 www.bontarestaurant.com

Argentinian skirt steak, grilled grass-feed beef with mixed greens and crisp fries During one prolonged stay in Southern California, Hector met his wife, Petra, a lovely, lithe woman from Salzburg, Austria. Happily, she shared both his wanderlust and his vision of the future and agreed to join her new husband on a cuisine-inspired adventure that took them from tropical islands to European villages. When they found a town and a style of food they liked, Hector would seek employment at restaurants whose menus sparked his interest. And as he worked, his culinary knowledge expanded and sharpened. Circa 1990, when it came time to start a family of their own, Hector and Petra settled in the CV. With an eye to rounding out the knowledge and skill he knew would be required, he secured a variety of hospitality jobs at high end places like the Ritz and La Spiga and, through application and hard work, mastered what amounted to an invaluable hands-on secondary education. His longest stint consisted of 10 years as Chef/GM at

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Camelot Theater, where he was in charge of all the bars and the café not to mention a sought-after catering business. And since many gala events demanded unique or themed menus, Hector began creating and refining the eclectic array of dishes that now form the core of Bontá’s bounty. “The roots of our food are mainly European with Mediterranean and Argentinian influences,” Hector explained. One translation for “bontá” might be “bountiful goodness.” And when it comes to the Cathedral City restaurant of the same name, it’s not difficult to understand how this buoyant appellation symbolizes the considerable experience, grace and warmth Hector and Petra bring to their eatery. Sweep through substantial glass doors into an expansive space awash in natural light. The industrial feel of the ducted ceiling is softened by earth-toned walls and the dining room tables are set with obvious care. Chef Hector was working at

Shrimp caprese platter, grilled wild Mexican prawns, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, grilled balsamic vegetables

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German sausage platter, Nuremburg and smoked Polish sausage served with Caraway German fried potatoes and sweet-and-sour red cabbage this and that as we chatted about the circuitous journey he and wife Petra took to get to this moment in their lives. He also sounded justifiably proud of the results of their work-laced world travels – which have definitely paid off as I found their food satisfying, surprising, aromatic and eye pleasing, each plate a work of art. Many items on the menu are enhanced by spice accents and/or unexpected ingredients that add to the food’s multi-national character. When asked about foodie favorites on Bontá’s menu, Chef Hector discussed his showcase entrees and starters with enthusiasm: the Grilled Mexican Prawns (fresh caught wild Mexican prawns, glazed with a

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pecial Offerings: To become better acquainted with Bontá, I recommend the Summer Prefix Menu at $19.95 +. These specialties include some of Bontá’s most popular dishes and are served every night starting at 5 p.m. For example, you might order the Fish of the Day (created each day by Chef Hector from the freshest of catches, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables); Baked Spinach Cannelloni (spinach and cheese filled and complemented by tomato and béchamel sauces); or Gluten-free Ravioli (in a fragrant tomato/basil sauce) to name but a few – many more choices available and be sure to check out the desserts!

blend of Key Limes, cilantro, garlic, orange zest and honey over tropical rice); the German Sausage Platter (Nuremburg and smoked Polish sausages served with Caraway German fried potatoes and sweet-and-sour red cabbage, a house specialty); the Argentinian Empanada Trio (classic turnovers with three different fillings – the first, chicken chimichurri, the second, vegetarian spinach, Swiss chard and mozzarella drizzled in a nutmeg béchamel sauce or third, beef with raisins and olives); and their best-selling Argentinian Skirt Steak (grilled grass-fed beef with the traditional accompaniment of mixed greens and skinny, crisp fragrant fries). As he described his dishes, Chef Hector tantalized with little bits of interesting information. For example, he said, “In Argentina, meat is always served with a Chimichurri sauce which is often used like a marinade or bar-b-cue sauce and also with what we call salsa criolla, made of diced tomatoes, onions, red peppers flourished with cumin.” Combining elements of different culinary traditions can be tricky as it takes experimentation, imagination and taste, in every meaning of that word. If you are looking for an engaging restaurant that promises a uniquely international flair, try Bontá. As Petra explained, “Our food and high quality service help us express our belief that family and friends are everything. We invite you to come in, sit down and enjoy.”

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Attraction

Summer ZooCamp at The Living Desert

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ooking for a variety of fun yet mentally stimulating experiences for the kids this summer? Look no further than The Living Desert’s Summer ZooCamps that feature entertaining and educational sessions for children ages four through 12. Weekly half-day sessions are available Monday through Friday with camps divided into age groups 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12. The fun-filled days teach children about habitats, endangered species, propagation, and food chains. Some of the age-appropriate weekly themed sessions include “Desert Explorers,” “Wildlife Warriors,” “Canyon Adventures,”

“Who Dung It?” and “Squeeze, Sting, Hiss.” A complete schedule of activities is available at www.livingdesert.org. ZooCampers will explore natural habitats, encounter exotic animals, discover scientific concepts, play games, create crafts and have the most fun under the desert sun. They also will be treated to behind-the scenes tours offering a unique and exclusive look at the park. Each of the exciting sessions is different, so parents can enroll their children in any or all of them. Available Summer ZooCamp weekly sessions include July 4-8, July 11-15; July 18-22; and July

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25-29 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The cost is $178 per weekly session for members and $208 per weekly session for nonmembers. Registration is now open. Parents can register online at www.livingdesert.org. For more information, please contact the Education Department at 760-346-5694, ext. 2501 or email ZooCamp@livingdesert.org. For more information: (760) 346-5694 or visit www.LivingDesert.org. The Living Desert is located at 47-900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert.

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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 Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-9989 www.stuftpizzabarandgrill.com Woody’s Burgers 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz

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Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710 www.goodyscafe.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 Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill 265 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Trilussa Ristorante 68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr. Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant 35-325 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 324-0411 www.nicolinos.com

Woody’s Burgers, Palm Springs

MEXICAN El Mexicali Cafe II 43-430 Monroe Street, Indio (760) 342-2333 www.elmexicalicafe2.com Las Casuelas Terraza 222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com

Villagio Italian Kitchen 37-029 Cook Street, Palm Desert (760) 779-5050 www.pizzariavillagio.com

Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070 www.trilussarestaurant.com

Bucatini ristorante 46-660 Washinton St., La Quinta (760) 777-9007 www.bucatini.biz

Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com

MEXICAN El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061

INDIAN

INDIAN India Oven 35-875 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 770-3918 www.india-oven.com

SEAFOOD Pacifica Seafood Restaurant 73-505 El Paseo, Palm Desert (760) 674-8666 www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com Fisherman’s Market and Grill www.fishermans.com 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 327-1766 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6533 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601

Monsoon Indian Cuisine 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-2700 www.monsoonindiancuisine.com

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Astrology

Horoscopes June 30 - July 13

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.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

ARIES (March 21-April 19). To allow for greater awareness, don’t require yourself to always act on everything you learn. Sometimes it’s enough to open up and sit with the information awhile.

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.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The ones you admire like you, too. This sense of belonging is a good dynamic, a safe, comfortable feeling and a well-earned moment not to be taken for granted.

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.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A theme is developing in your personal life. This is all headed in a fortifying direction. There are some ideas you find so beneficial that you’ll come back to them again and again. CANCER (June 22-July 22). What you’re experiencing may be a troubled situation where happiness seems elusive, but it’s also just one place in one moment. Keep moving. You’re passing through this. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The true pleasures of life will contribute to your health and well-being, not strip away from it. Be skeptical of anything that gives you a short-term rush. What’s good for you will both take and last longer.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Usually, upon meeting someone for the first time, you’re able to form an impression in less than 10 seconds. Today you’ll meet someone who requires and deserves a much longer assessment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The oldest trick in the book is also one of the most effective, otherwise it wouldn’t have lasted this long. Fortune follows old-school methods. Do it the way your grandparents would have. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t get too ambitious for the favor of the group. This particular mix may seem prestigious today, but it’s a social sheen that will wear off over time. Engage with energy, but not too much. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). New expenses turn your head and make you realize that you must decide how far to take things. How deep should you invest yourself and your resources? Your mindfulness now will prevent regret later. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Whether it’s outside of you or self-generated, there is a larger purpose being fulfilled. You feel that you’re an instrument of a more powerful will than the impulsive one that moves you through the typical day’s minutiae. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Most human suffering is self-inflicted, and yet that doesn’t make it any easier to stop. The small steps you take to be more disciplined reinforce your sense of power over yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Enjoy your temporary golden status, as you’re in a position to bring the joy and good tidings while someone else delivers the less joyful news, the unpopular idea or the difficult work that no one is looking forward to.

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Special Event

Fourth of July Celebrations in the desert

access from Fred Waring Drive. Private vehicles will not be allowed into the park once lots are full. For the comfort and convenience of attendees, free, air-conditioned shuttle service will be provided between The Gardens on El Paseo and the park, from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The Gardens is located at El Paseo and San Pablo Avenue. For more information, please call (760) 346-0611, ext. 416.

All American Fourth of July in Palm Springs Come celebrate Independence Day in Palm Springs at the City’s much loved “All American Fourth of July” Fireworks Spectacular, Pool Party and Power Baseball Extravaganza on Monday, July 4.

Palm Desert s’ July 4 Celebration Palm Desert will throw a party to celebrate 240 years of freedom on Monday, July 4, with free Independence Day festivities featuring fireworks, live music, and more at Civic Center Park. The fun kicks off at 7:30 p.m. with a presentation of our nation’s flag by a United States Marine Corps color guard, followed by a concert featuring the Swing Cats Big Band, who will perform a variety of popular swing and big band favorites. After the concert, the nighttime sky will light up at 9 p.m. with a spectacular

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blue and come celebrate an All American Fourth of July in our one-of-a-kind city.” For more information, call (760) 3238272.

O’Donnell House in Palm Springs AIDS Assistance Program – Food Samaritans (AAP) will host its spectacular Sixth Annual Independence Day celebration and fundraiser on Monday, July 4, at the historic O’Donnell House, perched high on the mountainside above the Palm Springs Art Museum, at 412 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way. The event begins at 7:30 p.m., and the City of Palm Springs’ fireworks display will commence at 9:15 p.m.

That’s right, to keep cool hop in the pool at Palm Springs Swim Center, 405 S. Pavilion Way. The pool party, featuring music, games and a large inflatable slide, starts at 2 p.m. until the fireworks conclude. Enjoy the fireworks show while relaxing in the pool! Admission is $2 for children and $6 for adults.

“We are delighted that we will be able to offer our supporters the opportunity to watch fireworks across the entire valley from the grounds of the historic O’Donnell House,” said Mark Anton, CEO and Executive Director of AAP. “This has been a special tradition for AAP and we are extremely grateful for the generosity of Dr. Tracy Conrad and Dr. Paul Marut for allowing AAP to hold this fundraiser and fireworks viewing party from this amazing location.”

This year’s event will include a chance to purchase treats from a variety of food vendors. Attendees are also encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, and chairs to enjoy the show. Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and barbeques are prohibited. Flashlights are recommended for safety exiting the park.

Don’t feel like swimming, residents can also head over to Sunrise Park for a picnic and then over to adjacent Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road to watch the Power take on Southern Nevada at 6:05 p.m. followed by patriotic fireworks at 9:15 p.m. FREE admission for the fireworks show begins at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit on the field.

Completed in 1925, the O’Donnell House served as the winter home of oilman Thomas O’Donnell and his wife, Dr. Winnifred Willis Jenny, a well-known Long Beach osteopath. The two-story Mediterranean Revival-Monterey residence remained the highest mountainside home in Palm Springs until the 1960s. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Civic Center Park is located at 73510 Fred Waring Drive (Fred Waring and San Pablo Avenue). Road closures around the park, including Magnesia Falls Drive, are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Parking will be allowed at the park until 6 p.m. with

“When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, Palm Springs truly is like no place else,” says Mary Jo Ginther, Director of the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. “Bring the whole family, your patriotic spirit, and your red, white and

Tickets for the Independence Day celebration, include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and valet parking, are $125 per person and may be purchased by calling (760) 325-8481 or at www.aidsassistance.org.

20-minute-long fireworks display synchronized to contemporary and classic patriotic-themed songs simulcast on radio stations The Mix 100.5 FM and 93.7 KCLB.

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Dining

Taste of Summer in Rancho Mirage

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he Rancho Mirage Restaurant Association, the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Rancho Mirage have joined forces to kick off the inaugural inception of “Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage,” an event whereby home town participating resorts and restaurants have cooked up super summer specials to showcase their drinks and desserts. Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage Cocktail Week will be held July 8 through 17 and Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage Sweets Week is taking place August 5 to 14. “We wanted to create a little buzz around the summer months and offer residents and visitors something more,” says Jack Srebnik, President of the Rancho Mirage Restaurant Association. “A lot of us stick around in the summer and want to enjoy our local favorites, so why not offer a little more value for our patrons while giving back to our local charities?” Charities? Yep, that’s right. In order to get in on all the fun, patrons purchase a $10 wristband, which can be used all week (for both weeks!). That entitles its wearer to enjoy discounted $4 cocktails, appetizers, or desserts at participating establishments. All proceeds from the wristband sale will benefit local charities. Wristbands can be purchased at the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce

located at 71-905 Highway 111, Suite H, Rancho Mirage. Just a smattering of participating restaurants and resorts include Burgers and Beer, Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse, bb’s at The River, Brandini Toffee, Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Gioia, Johnny Rockets, Las Casuelas Nuevas, Maracas, Norma’s Italian Kitchen, The Slice, Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, and The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa. Don’t miss out! Mark your calendars for the campaign launch party of the Taste of Summer Rancho Mirage! This entertaining event will be held at PIRCH on July 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., 71-905 Highway 111, Suite B Rancho Mirage. Please RSVP if you want to attend this event. For more information, please visit www.tasteofsummerranchomirage.com.

Walter Clark Legal Group and American Cab Offer ‘Home Safe’ Program on Fourth of July

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alter Clark Legal Group and American Cab are teaming up to offer the “Home Safe” Program on Monday, July 4. The companies are partnering to ensure everyone has access to a free designated driver on the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Drivers who have been drinking, or someone on their behalf, can call American Cab for a ride home. Fares from the “Home Safe” program are sponsored by American Cab and Walter Clark Legal Group.

Free cab rides can be ordered by calling American Cab’s dispatch at (760) 300-­0000 between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday night, July 4. The caller must specify they are calling for the “Home Safe” program. A cab will be sent to the impaired driver’s location to pick them up and drive them to their home or hotel in the Coachella Valley cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Indio, and Coachella.

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Off theVine Vino Ladies Talk Wine

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weekend escape to the beach included a spirited game-night of dominos and popping the cork of the 2013 Miner Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc. The smell was the first thing we all noticed, so rich and fruity it filled the air and made our mouths water in anticipation. Next the deep, rich color was amazing, it looked inviting and we knew just by sight that it was going to be a mouth full! Initially we tasted the wine on its own, appreciating what it had to offer. Eventually we paired with food, just to experience how it would enrich and expand all that we were tasting.

VINO LADY - JULES 4 OUT OF 5 CORKS

What a gorgeous deep purple color, it immediately caught my eye. Then the aroma overtook the room and I couldn’t wait to drink this wine! In my first sip I experienced an immediate effervescence; it is a full-bodied wine, meaning it has bold full flavors. I tasted berries and oak immediately with a slight dry finish. After enjoying my first glass on its own I then tried it with food just to see how it would evolve. I paired it with cured meats, goat cheese, toast points, and crackers. The wine nicely balanced the savory foods and brought out the oak notes. I then had to try it with a chocolate hazelnut cookie; it was fantastic pairing, although the wine definitely out shined the cookie! I thoroughly enjoyed this wine and would buy a bottle or two for my own collection. Jules is: A wine lover who appreciates the intricacies of different varietals, exploring how wines pair with food, and learning more about how the weather, the land, and processing affects the taste. I enjoy going to tasting rooms and the actual wineries as much as possible and try to incorporate wine tasting into my travels. I am an educated novice who loves how wine is so personal to each persons palate and although I enjoy many types of wines I am partial to full-bodied, jammy reds with a smooth finish.

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VINO LADY - CHER 5 OUT OF 5 CORKS

After reading about how the Miner Family designed this wine in honor of Emily’s fight against cancer, I was hoping that the wine would stand as a tribute. I was not disappointed. I like a full bodied, smooth Cab and this wine delivered in all areas. As soon as we opened the bottle the fruity nose and deep garnet color had me excited for my first taste. The initial rich berry flavors gave way to a slightly dry finish. This red was easy to drink on its own but also paired well with both sweet and savory bites. At $50 it is a good value for a special occasion. With 10% going to cancer research you can enjoy a good wine for a great cause. Cher (not the famous one) is: A weekend wine taster who prefers a good craft beer over anything! Cut my wine tasting teeth on Rieslings and other sweet wines but have evolved through the years and now tend to gravitate towards the red wines more than others. Enjoy full-bodied wines with low tannins and a smooth finish. Love the adventure of trying new wines but look for a bargain that is drinkable now.

VINO LADY - SUZE 5 OUT OF 5 CORKS

Oh, my gosh this wine is so good I just keep drinking it and I’m not a Cabernet lover. Dry but extremely smooth. I enjoyed it so much I was waiting for everyone to catch up to me so I could have more. MORE PLEASE….I definitely would buy this for a special occasion. Suze is: Over 50 but feel 30. I sometimes enjoy a boxed wine, over ice, by the pool on a hot summer night or a smooth, not too dry red, during the winter cold. I usually prefer a semi sweet white. I love to read or play on the beach with my puppy dog.

VINO LADY - DeANN 5 OUT OF 5 CORKS

Emily’s Cuvee from Miner Family Winery was an absolute delight from the minute we popped the bottle open at

the beach house as it filled the air with an incredibly beautiful aroma. I believe if you were standing outside on the street you could smell the fragrance of this wine! Its rich color and the smooth silkiness to the taste of this wine was breath-taking. I could not put my glass down! The Miner Family should be so proud of this beautiful wine in Emily’s honor. I recommend this wine ten times over! Don’t miss out, pickup a bottle today and remember the Miner Family donates 10% of sales to the V Foundation for Cancer Research in Emily’s name. DeAnn is: A professional who has been in marketing management for many years. For most of my life I have been a beer drinker and that’s probably because I played softball and the two just seemed to go together. On occasion I would enjoy a sweeter wine such as a White Zin, Chardonnay or Gewurztraminer. I would also say I am a bit frugal and normally would only spend up to $20 for a bottle of wine. I’m a novice for sure and enjoy learning more and more about wine each day.

Featured Wine 2013 Emily’s Cuvee Miner Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon SRP: $50 Emily’s Cuvee is an expressive and elegant blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. 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. About Miner Family Winery: 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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Art Up

‘Desert Oasis’ Exhibition

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n opening reception for the summer Art in Public Places exhibition, “Desert Oasis, Wisdom in the Water,” will be held on Friday, July 1, at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center Gallery and Chamber of Commerce, 73-484 29 Palms Highway in downtown Twentynine Palms. The public is invited to the reception on July 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to view the exhibition, meet the artists, and enjoy music and refreshments. Admission is free. Music for the reception will be provided by musicians from the Joshua Tree Philharmonic Orchestra playing Celtic tunes and easy classics. The “Desert Oasis” group exhibition features work by desert artists in paintings, works on paper, mixed media, photography, ceramics and three-dimensional art. The show will be on display from July 1 until September 30. Art in Public Places exhibitions are presented quarterly by the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) of the City of

Twentynine Palms and feature themes intended to illuminate the desert experience and showcase the rich artistic resources of the Joshua Tree Gateway Communities. The Art in Public Places gallery at the Twentynine Palms Visitor Center and Chamber of Commerce is open daily at the corner of Desert Queen Avenue and 29 Palms Highway, downtown Twentynine Palms. For more information or directions, call (760) 367-6197.

Photography Contest for the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

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ig Bear Alpine Zoo is seeking photographers to take photos of the zoos beautiful animals for our annual calendar. Some of the residents are grizzly bears, black bears, mountain lions, foxes, wolves, and snow leopards, just to name a few. The 10th Annual Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo Photography Contest photo op day will be on July 9 at the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. A keeper will also bring out smaller animals to the presentation area.

Entries will be judged on technical quality, originality, and artistic merit. There are four categories: Professional, Intermediate, Amateur, and Youth (under 18 years of age). For event details, rules and registration forms, visit www.friendsofthebigbearalpinezoo. org/calendar/ and click on “Photography Contest”. The winners will have their pictures featured in the upcoming 2017 Big Bear Alpine Zoo calendar. And as a “thank you” for supporting the Big Bear Alpine Zoo, all participants will receive a copy of the calendar.

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Nightlife

Nightlife

June 30 thru July 13 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.

THURSDAY - 6/30 AJ’s on the Green Jazz trio with Francesca Amari, 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 Minds 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

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Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

FRIDAY - 7/1 AJ’s on the Green Gilmore & Bryan Show from 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

Francesca Amari performs at AJ’s on the Green every Thursday

The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com

Spotlight 29 Casino DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com

Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com

The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.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

The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.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

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

The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.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 (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

Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

SATURDAY - 7/2 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

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 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

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Nightlife SATURDAY - 7/2

Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa

32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage (760) 321-2000 | www.hotwatercasino.com

Augustine Casino

84-001 Avenue 54, Coachella (760) 391-9500 | www.augustinecasino.com

Cahuilla Casino

52-702 California 371, Anza (951) 763-1200 | www.cahuillacasino.com

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio (760) 342-5000 | www.fantasyspringsresort.com

Morongo Casino Resort

49-500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon (951) 849-3080 | www.morongocasinoresort.com

Red Earth Casino

3089 Norm Niver Road, Salton Sea Beach (760) 395-1200 | www.redearthcasino.com

Spa Resort Casino

401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs (760) 883-1000 | www.sparesortcasino.com

Spotlight 29 Casino

46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella (760) 775-5566 | www.spotlight29.com

Tortoise Rock Casino

73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms (760) 367-9759 | www.tortoiserockcasino.com

MONDAY - 7/4

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

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

Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.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 from 6 to 10 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

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 Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

SUNDAY - 7/3 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 The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 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 Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

TUESDAY - 7/5 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 Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

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Nightlife WEDNESDAY - 7/6 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 Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

THURSDAY - 7/7 AJ’s on the Green Jazz trio with Francesca Amari, 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. Dead Rockoning 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

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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 Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

FRIDAY - 7/8 AJ’s on the Green Siobhan from 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

The Hive Minds at La Quinta Brewing Co. Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill The Evaro Brothers from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.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

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

The Grill on Main Entertainment at 9 p.m. 78-065 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 777-7773 www.thegrillonmainlq.com

Spotlight 29 Casino DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.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

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 Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

SATURDAY - 7/9

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank Disalvo from 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com

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

The Palm House Entertainmentt from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com

The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 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 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

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Nightlife Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

SUNDAY - 7/10 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, 450 S. Palm 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.

TUESDAY - 7/12 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

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

The Palm House Entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 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

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

Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

MONDAY - 7/11 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

WEDNESDAY - 7/13 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

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 Linda Peterson from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.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 Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.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 Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com

Venues and entertainers: Please email information at least two weeks in advance to news@desertentertainer.com

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Special Event

Drop Off & Dine

Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert partners with The River

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hildren’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMOD) is making summer more fun through a partnership with The River at Rancho Mirage with its Drop Off and Dine program, as well as an Independence Day parade. On July 16 and July 23, parents are invited to participate in the Drop Off and Dine program. Parents can drop off their children beginning at 5:30 p.m. then catch a movie, enjoy dinner or go shopping while kids participate in various creative activities with CDMOD’s education team. The cost is $30 per child and $20 for each additional, with pick up at 8:30 p.m. To kick off the Fourth of July festivities, on Saturday, July 2, families are invited to participate in an Independence Day parade. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., families can create themed paintings and decorate their personal stroller, tricycle, wagon or scooter all before parade kick-off at 6:30 p.m. The route starts at the Starbucks and circles around the amphitheater, and families and spectators are welcome to take photos and cheer on participants as they promenade around the area. This event is free and open to the public.

Officer of Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert. “Spaces will fill up quickly for the program and prior registration is recommended for the parade, so act now!” Meeting places for all programs and events will be at space A-152, between Hats Unlimited and MAC Cosmetics. Children participating in the Drop Off and Dine program must be four years or older, potty-trained, signed in and out by their own parent, and parents must stay within the premises at all times. Dinner for the kids can be purchased or brought from home. To register or for more information, please visit www.cdmod.org, or call (760) 321-0602 x 116.

“We enjoy creating ways for families to have fun together and we invite everyone to take advantage of these programs and participate in our exciting summer happenings,” said Carol Scott, Chief Executive

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Attraction

Palm Desert Aquatic Center kicks off fourth of July with recreational swimming

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alm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) kicks off 4th of July with recreational swim open at 11 a.m. until dusk for the use of pools, water play areas, slides and diving boards, followed by the spectacular Palm Desert Civic Center Fireworks Show. Swim lessons and fitness classes are also available in July, and the facility offers birthday party space and cabana rentals. Pool goers on July 4 can stay for the exciting Fireworks Show with perfect views of the fireworks display and colorful night sky right from the pool deck, which includes lounge chairs and grassy areas. In addition, a special barbeque from noon to 6 p.m. features July 4 favorites including hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, drinks,

as at Magnesia Falls Park. Parking at the neighboring Civic Center is open until 6 p.m. with access from Fred Waring Drive.

ice cream and snacks. In addition, the snack bar concessions will stay open until 9 p.m. Aquatic Center visitors are encouraged to arrive early for parking lot access as Magnesia Falls Drive will close at 4 p.m. and reopen after the fireworks. Those coming after 4 p.m. can park on Magnesia Falls Drive east of Portola Avenue as well

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During the hot month of July, PDAC is a perfect option for outdoor exercise. In addition to group swim lessons taught by trained swim instructors, there are water exercise classes and lap swimming. Swim lesson sign-ups are open for July 11 – 21, July 25 – August 4, and August 8 – 18. There are eight lessons per session running Monday through Thursday, with morning or evening options. For a more structured fitness option, there are water exercise classes including Shallow Water Exercise, Deep Water Boot Camp, and a Basic Arthritis and Injury Re-

hab. PDAC has debuted Restorative Yoga classes which take place indoors, adding to the Chair Yoga classes that are held Fridays at 10 a.m. Restorative Yoga is on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. Admission to recreational swim at PDAC ranges from just $2.50 to $6 depending on age and residency. On July 4 the admission fee also includes the fireworks show. The barbeque costs between $3 and $7 depending on what is ordered. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73-751 Magnesia Falls Drive in Palm Desert. For more information including pricing and class times or about PDAC visit www.pdpool.org or call (760) 565-7467.

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History

CELEBRATING

100 YEARS OF THE DESERT

1994

JOSHUA TREE DECLARED NATIONAL PARK Joshua Tree National Park was declared a U.S. National Park in 1994 when the U.S. Congress passed the California Desert Protection Act. It had previously been a U.S. National Monument since 1936. It is named for the Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) forests native to the park. The park covers a land area of 789,745 acres. A large part of the park is designated to wilderness area - some 429,690 acres. Straddling the San Bernardino County/Riverside County border, the park includes parts of two deserts, each an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation: the higher Mojave Desert and lower Colorado Desert. The Little San Bernardino Mountains run through the southwest edge of the park.

2000

INDIAN WELLS TENNIS GARDEN OPENS

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he Indian Wells Tennis Garden opened March, 2000. The designer was Rossetti Associates Architects, whose portfolio includes the award-winning Palace of Auburn Hills, home of the NBA Detroit Pistons. A state-of-the-art facility boasting a 16,000 seat stadium, the second largest in the world, is one of the world’s most beautiful venues for watching the top professionals compete. In 2014, a major renovation was completed, with a second stadium with 8,000 seats and three fine dining restaurants. A record 431,527 tickets were sold for the 2014 BNP Paribas Open. The facility includes 14 deluxe concourse suites and 30 second level suites. The exhibition space is spread over four paved acres with 11,000 parking spaces. The BNP Paribas Open is the most-attended tennis tournament in the world outside of the Grand Slams. It is one of the few major events combining both men and women over a two-week period on the ATP World Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. This tradition of strong player fields including well-known champions, coupled with world-class tennis facilities and the idyllic weather and desert scenery of the Coachella Valley in Southern California, has fueled the tournament’s emergence as one of the most prestigious tournaments on the tennis calendar.

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The Buzz

News

around the desert Joshua Tree Announces Temporary Closure of 49 Palms Oasis Due to extremely hot and dry conditions, park management has closed 49 Palms Oasis to visitors. Hikers will be allowed approximately one-half mile on the trail before signage closes off the route into the oasis. Park wildlife ecologist, Michael Vamstad said, “While we hesitate to close a popular hiking area in the park, dwindling water sources make it necessary. Desert bighorn sheep will not come down to drink if visitors are in the area”. The closure will remain in effect until further notice and reopening will depend on the levels of significant rain fall. For more information visit, www.nps.gov/jotr.

EcoMedia Compass to host Save Our Sea! Sacramento On Saturday, July 2, The EcoMedia Compass will host Save Our Sea! Sacramento, a summer event designed to connect Salton Sea community voices with leaders in Sacramento over restoring California’s largest lake. The event will take place at the Sea View Estates, 336 Sea View Drive, Salton City, from 4 to 8 p.m. and will feature fun activist stations, live music, local Salton Sea art, food, drinks, outdoor games, a swimming pool, live animals, talks on Salton Sea restoration and a raffle! Attendees will be encouraged to participate in a collaborative effort to reach government officials through activist stations like video interviews, SOS! Instagram posts, letter writing, Salton Sea postcards to the governor and celebrities, and a petition table. To learn more about this event please visit www.saveoursea.info or www. facebook.com/ecomediacompass.

Nine Cities Blood Drive Challenge Valley communities go head-to-head in the compassion department this summer during LifeStream blood bank’s fourth annual Nine Cities Blood Drive Challenge begining Saturday, July 9. Last year, the City of Indio wrested the Nine Cities crown away from 2014 winner City of Palm Desert. Who will earn championship honors in 2016? All Nine Cities Challenge donors receive a complimentary, single-day admission ticket to Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs, valid through October 9, closing day of the 2016 season. Donors also are automatically entered into a weekly drawing for a pair of Southern California CityPass tickets. Each ticket is valid for one free admission to Legoland, one free admission to Sea World, and three days’ “park hopper” admissions to Disneyland/Disney California Adventure Park. Tickets are valid 14 consecutive days including date of first use. Walk-ins are welcome at all drives but appointments are suggested and may be made by calling (800) 879-4484 or visit www.LStream.org for challenge schedule.

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Film Review

Finding Dory

forgetful blue fish from ‘Nemo’ makes a splash of her own

Hank and Dory, voiced by Ed O’Neill and Ellen DeGeneres in Pixar’s Finding Dory By Neil Pond

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ust keep swimming, just keep swimming, said Dory, the little blue tang in Finding Nemo, the 2003 Disney/ Pixar hit about a father clownfish’s across-the-ocean search for his abducted son.

And keep swimming she has— Dory now splashes Neil Pond right into her own movie, a sea-worthy spin-off about her own search for the loving parents she barely even remembers. In Finding Dory, which takes place one year after the events of Finding Nemo, Dory—still coping with her lifelong inability to remember anything—suddenly recalls a memory fragment of her mother and father (Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy). Overjoyed that she has a family, she sets out on a quest to locate them,

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bringing along young Nemo and Marlin, his reluctant dad. Ellen DeGeneres once again provides the voice of Dory, with a perfect grasp of the delicate emotional shadings of comedy, drama and trauma in her struggle to piece together the shards of her past as she leaves her colorful coral reef and heads to the dark, debris-clogged shores of California. Albert Brooks reprises his role as Marlin, and newcomer Hayden Rolence is Nemo. The new movie does a great job, just like Nemo, of creating a world teeming with aquatic creatures—although we meet most of them not under the sea, but inside a marine institute, which is where Dory, Nemo and Marlin eventually come to the surface. Two sea lions (The Wire’s Idris Elba and Dominic West) fiercely guard their rock from interlopers. Ed O’Neill is a hoot as Hank, the misanthropic camouflaging “septopus” (an octopus with only seven tentacles) who longs to remain in captivity rather than

return to the wilds of the ocean. Modern Family’s Ty Burrell cracked me up as Bailey the beluga whale, so proud of his abilities of echolocation, the sonar-like location of objects by reflected sound. Paired with Destiny (Kaitlin Olsen from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), a nearsighted whale shark, they’re quite a team. There’s a road full of adorable otters, a loveably dorky ocean loon, Becky, who doesn’t say a word, and a great running joke about real-life actress Sigourney Weaver, who’s heard but never seen. From the opening Pixar short (Piper, about a little sandpiper) to the credits (when Hank the octopus gets one last time in the spotlight), it’s all great fun, rollicking adventure and quite heartwarming. Director Andrew Stanton, who also steered WALL-E and Finding Nemo, and co-director Angus MacLane keep the pace lively, the jokes funny and the message clear: Friends are family, too. There may be tears, and little ones, especially, may be more affected than

grownups about Dory’s wrenching separation from her parents and her unflappable hopes that she will find them. This is, after all, the House of Mouse, the company that gave us Bambi, Pinocchio and Dumbo—not to mention Old Yeller, The Lion King and that flashback scene in Up. But remember what Dory says: Just keep swimming, just keep swimming. You’ll make it.

Finding Dory

Starring the voices of: Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neil, Ty Burrell and Idris Elba Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane Rated: PG Theaters: UltraStar Mary Pickford, Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage Stadium 16, Regal Cinemas Indio Metro 8, Regal Palm Springs Stadium 9 and Century Theatres La Quinta.

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