Art Up
Framed-Step into Art
on display at Hi-Desert Nature Museum Framed: Step into Art provides opportunities for children and adults to spend time with five paintings – from iconic to contemporary – and learn to appreciate their own, as well as others’ opinions of individual art.
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nter the Framework of Famous Paintings. Experience art like never before in Framed: Step into Art™. This engaging exhibit transports visitors to a world where paintings leap off the canvas and invite children inside the art experience. As visitors play and move through the exhibit, they are challenged to ride a giant chicken, set up camp in the Canadian Rockies, and prepare dinner for a group of hungry farmers. The exhibit environments are accompanied by information about each artist, and provide conversational prompts that employ Visual Thinking Strategies.
For over 50 years the Hi-Desert Nature Museum has been dedicated to the process of education by exploring the natural, artistic and cultural heritage of the Morongo Basin and High Desert. The Museum seeks to inspire wonder, discovery, understanding and responsibility in
its community and visitors through exhibits, programs, and collections in the arts, history, and natural sciences. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is operated by the Town of Yucca Valley and is located in the Yucca Valley Community Center Complex at 57-116 Twentynine Palms Highway. The Museum is open Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free; donations support the educational mission of the Museum. For more information, contact the Hi-Desert Nature Museum at (760) 369-7212 or visit www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org.
Politics of Plastic Art Exhibit in Cathedral City
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he Cathedral City Public Arts Commission and Student Creative Recycle Art Program (S.C.R.A.P. Gallery) will host an environmental art exhibit entitled, “Politics of Plastic” on display now through October 29. open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the new Cathedral City Art Gallery located adjacent to
City Hall, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, in downtown Cathedral City. “Politics of Plastic” examines the role of plastics in our lives and its effects on the environment. Attendees will learn more about the four “Rs” - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Responsibility. The exhibit is part of a global initiative of a plastic free July.
This Week 4 Maxwell at Spotlight 29 Casino
6 Tahquitz and Indian Canyons New Summer Hours Wet ‘n’ Wild , page 15
7 Calendar of Events & Performances 8 Curtain Time 12 Summer Dining: Spices and Spirits Make Summer Sips Shine 14 Summer Dining: Patio Dining, the Joys of a Summer Delight 15 Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs Offers Fun for Everyone 19 Summer Dining: Need a New Type of Restaurant? 22 Summer Dining: Food Pairings, try it with a beer 23 Nightlife 27 The Buzz: News Around the Desert 29 Julie Garnye Live at The Rep!
Julie Garnye Live at The Rep! page 29
31 Film Review: Secret Life of Pets
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Entertainment
Maxwell
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potlight 29 Casino is proud to present Grammy award-winning R&B singer Maxwell performing with special guests at the Spotlight Showroom on Friday, July 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at www.Spotlight29.com. Every ticket purchased online includes a CD of his anticipated new album, “blackSUMMERS’night.” Additionally, this concert features exciting VIP Packages for the biggest fans to take advantage of that are currently available for pre sale. Maxwell redefined classic soul music in April of 1996 when he released his critically acclaimed debut ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite.’ It earned Grammy
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nominations, double platinum status and RIAA gold for the single, “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder).” The platinum albums ‘Embrya’ (1998) and ‘Now’ (2001) followed. After eight years, 2009’s ‘BLACKsummers’night’ debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and won two Grammys, including Best R&B Album. To date, Maxwell has achieved 13 gold and platinum certifications from the RIAA. Maxwell’s highly anticipated new album ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ will be released July 1 (Columbia). His new single “Lake By The Ocean” was just released on 4/8.
ed new album, “blackSUMMERS’night”, to be released July 1, 2016. Online ticket purchasers will receive an email shortly after their ticket purchase with instructions on how to redeem their CDs. Valid until September 6, 2016. US/CAN Residents only. Don’t miss the opportunity to see R&B legend, Maxwell, live at Spotlight 29 Casino! Tickets are $71, $91, $111 and they 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. The show starts at 8 p.m.
Every ticket purchased online for Maxwell’s tour includes a CD of his anticipat-
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Hiking
Tahquitz and Indian Canyons announces summer hours
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ahquitz and Indian Canyons are operating on summer hours and rates.
Tahquitz Canyon and Indian Canyons, comprised of Andreas, Murray and Palm Canyons, feature more than 60 miles of hiking trails in the foothills of the San Jacinto mountain range on the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation in Palm Springs. Currently, Tahquitz Canyon is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. only on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and Indian Canyons is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through September 30. Starting October 1, 2016 the Canyons will be open daily.
length. Tours are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hiking tours are subject to change. Please call for hike schedules. Ranger talks are held Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. at Palm Canyon and 1 p.m. at Andreas Canyon. Summer rates are now in effect. Cost for adults, seniors (62+) and students is $5. Children (6-12) is $3, Equestrian is $11 and U.S. Military is free with valid ID. For more information on the Canyons, visit www.indian-canyons.com or call (760) 323-6018. Tahquitz and Indian Canyons is located at 38-520 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.
Ranger led hikes tours are approximately 1.5 hours and are one mile in
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Calendar
Events & Performances July 14 thru July 29 ONGOING ACTIVITIES 7/15 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.
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.
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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. Palm Springs Power Baseball 7:05 p.m. Versus San Diego Waves. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com. Tribute to Santana 8 p.m. A tribute to the music of Carlos Santa performed by Smooth Sounds of Santana. Tortoise Rock Casino, 73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. (866) 377.6829, www. tortoiserockcasino.com.
7/16 Night Adventures in the Monument 8:30 p.m. Use black lights to seek out the various night creatures inhabiting our desert. Friends of the Desert Mountains, 51-500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. (760) 862-9984, www.desertmountains.org.
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Big Bear Old Miners Association Chili Cook Off and Outhouse Races 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Festivities includes more than 100 chili cooks, vendors, outhouse races, and children’s games. Come see wild west shows and live music. Free admission. Bartlett Events Area, 630 Bartlett Rd., Big Bear. (442) 243-1880, www.oldminers.org.
Summer Jazz Series 7 p.m. Peter Sprague & Leonard Patton perform music that bridges jazz, samba, Beatles, Hendrix, Stevie Wonder & Bob Marley. Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. (760) 296-2966, www.cvrep.org.
Summer Music Festival 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the cool desert evenings, listening to entertaining tunes under the stars by Boxcar (Soul/R&B/Swing). Yucca Valley Community Center, 57-090 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Yucca Valley. (760) 3697211. www.yucca-valley.org.
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Palm Springs Power Baseball 6:05 p.m. SCCBL All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 778-4487, www.palmspringspowerbaseball.com.
Maxwell Grammy award-winning R&B singer Maxwell. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.
Palm Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 6 to 8 p.m. Adults: William Pellum tells his true-life story and discusses his book “Catching Dreams.” Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
Poketo: Paper Flower Making 9 a.m. to Noon. Workshop will teach the basic skills necessary to sculpt paper flowers using high quality European crepe papers. The Saguaro Hotel, 1800 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. (760) 323-1711, www.poketo.com.
7/19 Palm Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 2 to 4:30 p.m. Adults: Movie screening of “Miracle,” Sports docudrama about the U.S.A ‘80s Winter Olympics hockey team. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Dive-in Movies: Inside Out FREE with park admission! Play during the day and stay late to enjoy your favorite film pool side. Wet ‘n’ Wild, 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499, www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com. Summer Jazz Series 7 p.m. Josh Nelson performs his distinctive music and inspirational compositions. Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. (760) 296-2966, www. cvrep.org. Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd 8 p.m. Tribute by Southbound. Tortoise Rock Casino, 73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. (866) 377.6829, www. tortoiserockcasino.com.
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Palm Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program 3:30 p.m. Youth: Disney songsmith Dan Crow. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
Summer Jazz Series 7 p.m. Carl Saaunders along with other jazz musicians perform the American Songbook. Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. (760) 2962966, www.cvrep.org.
7/29 Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Dive-in Movies: Star Wars The Force Awakens FREE with park admission! Play during the day and stay late to enjoy your favorite film pool side. Wet ‘n’ Wild, 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (760) 327-0499, www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com. Tribute to Santana 8 p.m. Performance by Evil Waze. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Pl, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. Tribute to Pat Benatar 8 p.m. Tribute by Crimes of Passion. Tortoise Rock Casino, 73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. (866) 377.6829, www.tortoiserockcasino.com.
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Curtain Time
‘Footloose’
at Palm Canyon Theatre By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer
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here are certain musicals that feel like school’s-out summer, such as “Grease” and “Footloose,” the latter of which is Palm Canyon Theatre’s youthful offering through Sunday, July 17.
Based on the P a r a m o u n t Pictures movie starring Kevin Bacon, “Footloose” deals with Ren McCormack, played by Bobby Burkich, who moves to a small town where the local government has banned dancing and rock music. In order to have a “real” prom, Ren deals with coming-of-age issues while leading other scofflaw teens against the “moral” stranglehold of Rev. Shaw Moore (played by John Lawson). Several hit tunes came out of the musical, such as “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Almost Paradise,” “I’m Free” and the title song, “Footloose.” Director Shafik Wahhab, who also directed “The Addams Family” and “Cabaret” this season, says Burkich and Lawson are new to PCT productions but are seasoned veterans. An LA native, Burkich recently starred in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” and Lawson has been seen in “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU.” Choreography is by Jacqueline LeBlanc, who also directed the dancing for PCT’s “Addams Family,” “Sugar” and “Cabaret.”
Palm Canyon Theatre’s “Footloose,” photo by Paul Hayashi. Curtain Time: “Footloose,” 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday thru July 17, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets and info: (760) 323-5123, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, or www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
Allan Sherman Tribute Fans of creative lyricist Allan Sherman will want to attend Linden Waddell’s hit cabaret show “Hello Again! The Songs of Allan Sherman,” Sunday afternoon, July 24, at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert.
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Waddell, who works in Hollywood as a writer and producer, has performed in over 50 musicals, and as a member of the Colony Theatre has won numerous awards and nominations. This Sherman tribute is her fifth solo cabaret show, which she developed with director and choreographer Janet Miller. Marjorie Poe accompanies on piano.
radio stations played his music and the audience sang along.” Curtain Time: “Hello Again! The Songs of Allan Sherman,” starring Linden Waddell, with pianist Marjorie Poe, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Tickets: $11 cash at the door, (760) 325-2731 or www.lesmichaels.com/Joslyn.
Producer Les Michaels says many will remember “the parody songs from Sherman’s heyday in the 1960s when
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Curtain Time Pianist Charlie Creasy backs Elliott in a program that also contains songs ranging from the Great American Songbook and Broadway classics to pop tunes. As well as being Elliott’s musical director and accompanist, Creasy is well known in the desert for his work with other cabaret performer,\ as well as with local groups, including Bloom in the Desert’s annual fundraiser, “Spring Fling Cabaret.” Curtain Time: 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 cash at the door, (760) 325-2731 or www.lesmichaels.com/Joslyn.
Jerome Elliott
Elliott’s Greatest Hits One of the desert’s continuing gifts that keeps on giving is singer Jerome Elliott, who brings his “Greatest Hits, Volume 1,” to Palm Desert’s Joslyn Center Sunday afternoon, July 31. The latest entry for Les Michaels’ Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series, “Greatest Hits” highlights some of Elliott’s previous shows, including “Bat Out of Jersey,” “A Dry Heat,” “My Favorite Songs,” “Crawling Back to Broadway,” “Sweet Ned of Youth,” “Something to Smile About” and “Up in Flames.”
“Noises Off” Teaser Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of Michael Frayn’s hilarious “behind-thescenes” comedy “Noises Off” isn’t due until Sept. 15-18 for one weekend only, but take my word for it, get your tickets early. For your pre-show research, check out the stage and film reviews, as well as scenes on You Tube. It’s the funniest madcap show I’ve ever seen and experienced as a director. For more information visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
Box Office • “The Nerd” by Larry Shue,” 7 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, thru July 17, St. Joseph’s Church, 56-312 Church St., Yucca Valley. Tickets and information: (760) 362-9319. • “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) 325-2731 or www. lesmichaels.com/Joslyn. • “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. • “Too Marvelous for Words, Celebrating the Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen Songbook,” starring Janene Lovullo, Friday-Sunday, August 5-7, Coachella Valley Rep, Rancho Mirage. Tickets and information www.cvrep.org. • “Shrek the Musical Jr.,” August 11-13, Hi-Desert Cultural Center, Joshua Tree. Tickets and information (760) 366-3777 or www. hidesertculturalcenter.org.
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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 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
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Cove to Lake Cahuilla
Crossword
47 “___ to go, people to see”
21 “Old MacDonald” letters
48 Vacation area of England
22 “Outta sight!”
5 Beehive, e.g.
51 #2 Bill Withers hit of 1972
24 Old newspaper sections
9 Boxer Roberto
52 Clapton of rock
26 Pool exercise
14 Exploitative type
53 Capri, for one
27 Breathing organs
15 ___ tide
57 Excavation find
28 Novel of the South Seas
16 Old Rodeo maker
58 Long (for)
30 Trick-taking game
17 Popular cuisine
59 Intimate
31 Challenge opener
18 Peace
60 Jet
32 Dancer De Mille
19 French toast
61 Norton Sound port
33 Convene
20 People with metal detectors
62 Nuts (over)
35 Food Network’s Guy
23 Actor Tom
Down
25 WWII admiral
1 Furrow
41 Feeble
26 “___ Tunes”
2 Blond shade
42 Embellish
27 Humble
3 Shooter ammo
43 Saw
29 Russian mountains
4 Court of justice
44 Squib
30 Ring sport
5 Apprehensive
45 Stand for something
31 Cartesian conclusion
6 Christmas wish
34 Think tank, e.g.
7 100-meter, e.g.
38 Yearbook sect.
8 Fuel grp.
39 “Othello” fellow
9 Cheerless
40 Nonsensical
10 In a convenient way
41 Shills for, e.g.
11 Wears the crown
43 Bordeaux wine
12 Sky-blue
44 Pitch to the noggin
13 Cracked
“SWIMMING HOLES” Across 1 Fully absorbed
23 Hue
36 Flowering shrub 37 Putting into effect
46 Kipling’s wolf pack leader 47 Rainbow maker 49 Wrapped (up) 50 Nirvana, e.g. 54 Expanse 55 Fall behind 56 Period
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Summer Dining
Spices and Spirits make summer sips shine
producers of premium-quality USDA certified organic spices and seasonings:
Watermelon Margarita with Chipotle Salt Rim Ingredients • 4 cups frozen watermelon chunks • 1/2 cup silver tequila • 1/4 cup lime juice • 2 tablespoons cane sugar • 2 tablespoons sea salt • 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic Chipotle Powder
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weet iced tea and sangria are as much hallmarks of summer as baseball and barbecues. Cocktails are a great way to cool off when temperatures climb. If you’re looking to add some fresh excitement to seasonal beverages, spices, spirits and fun presentations can make summer sips shine. Here are tricks to help make your summer cocktails unique: Color your cocktails: Summer is bursting with color, let the bounty of colors inspire your cocktails. Create cheer with bright greens by muddling basil or mint in the clear spirit of your choice. Fire up your guests with brilliant reds of fresh summer tomato juice. Liquefied watermelon makes any cocktail pretty pink, while crushed raspberries or blueberries add a rich, textured appeal. Spice it up: Whether you want to add a zing of heat, or balance the sweetness of a mixed drink, spices and herbs are a great way to layer flavors in beverages. Experimenting with other spices and seasonings can yield some memorable combinations. The heat of chipotle salt can be the perfect foil for sweet, fruit-based beverages. Cardamom adds an exotic flare to traditional cocktails like Moscow Mules, while traditional iced tea gets an Asian treatment with the addition of Five Spice Powder.
Directions: In a blender, combine watermelon, tequila, lime juice and cane sugar. Blend until smooth. On a small plate, combine salt and chipotle powder. Wet rims of the glasses with a piece of watermelon, dip in chipotle salt. Serve immediately.
Five Spice Iced Tea Cocktail Ingredients • 6 cups water • 2 large oranges, quartered, plus more for garnish, sliced • 5 black tea bags • 1 tablespoon Simply Organic Five Spice Powder • 1/4 cup honey • 1 1/2 cups Triple Sec • Simply Organic Cinnamon Sticks, for garnish Directions: In a pot over high heat, bring water to a boil. Squeeze juice from oranges into the water, then add squeezed oranges. Add tea bags, five spice powder and honey. Gently whisk tea and let steep for 10 minutes. Into a halfgallon pitcher, strain tea through a fine mesh sieve. Add Triple Sec and serve over ice. Garnish with fresh orange slices and cinnamon sticks. For more spice-infused summer cocktails, visit www.summer.simplyorganic. com/summer.
Try these two spice- and spirit-filled summer cocktails from Simply Organic,
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Summer Dining
Patio Dining
the joys of a summer delight
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hat a pleasure, to warm your face in the sun while enjoying a cool drink and a delicious salad. Restaurant patios are a great place to sit outside and watch the world go by. Play at being a tourist: Eating on a patio is a great way to rediscover your town. Find one from where you can lift your eyes and discover the architecture, palm trees, shops and other special features of the neighbourhood.
where it is easy to make a quick stop for an ice cold ice tea or an appetizer between meals and meetings. Enjoy a before-dinner drink: A patio can be a wonderful, casual prelude to a weekend evening out. Stop off for a cocktail or two and enjoy the peoplewatching or bring some friends along for a night full of good times.
Celebrate Sunday: A patio is a great place for a family brunch. Being outside takes some of the pressure off parents, whose kids will have stimulating things to look at while at the table.
Have a bite to eat with your friends: Make plans to meet with some of your friends at the patio where you can order dishes and cocktails to share, it’s also a good way to try something new. The casual atmosphere is conducive to lively conversation and getting to know one another.
Relax between business meetings: A patio can be like a stopover when you’re in town. They are casual places
See and be seen: Many beautiful courtships start on patios, where folks of all types gather to flirt, network and be
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A Journey Through Your Taste Buds
f, like most people, you probably don’t travel as much as you would like to. But you can surely afford one of the great pleasures of traveling: discovering the culinary treasures of a country. How? By making a reservation at an ethnic restaurant close to your home! An evening in an ethnic restaurant, whether it’s Indian, Japanese, Thai or Moroccan, Portuguese or Mexican, is in fact similar to a short journey in a foreign country. The decor, the atmosphere and the delicious scents in the air transform
a simple dinner at a restaurant into an adventure. When opening the menu, we discover meals with exotic names and produce that we don’t know. Then, we can follow the waiter’s advice or let our intuition guide us in choosing appetizers, main courses and desserts that are sure to surprise. When you browse around to find a restaurant, don’t hesitate to try those where chefs propose new ways to serve fresh local products.
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Attraction
Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs offers fun for everyone!
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ooking for the perfect place to stay cool this summer? Look no further; Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs is the coolest place to beat the desert heat.
Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs features a diverse mix of attractions for guests of all ages, including 13 waterslides, a lazy river,
Escena Lounge & Grill 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs (760) 992-0002 www.escenagrill.com Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
a tidal wave pool, and a family treehouse containing waterslides, hose jets, water curtains and a 1,000-gallon dropping water bucket. The water park also contains a poolside and cabana bar, two restaurants, two ice cream and snack shacks, and a “Surf Shop” that sells merchandise. Wet ‘n’ Wild is located at 1500 South Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. For more information visit www.wetnwildpalmsprings. com or call (760) 327-0499.
Big Bear Old Miners Association Chili Cook Off and Outhouse Races
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he Old Miners Association presents the Big Bear Chili Cook¬off. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Festivities include more than 100 chili cooks, vendors, outhouse races, and a children’s game area. Come see our Wild West Shows, Live Music and plenty of Chili. Admission to the event is free, tasting Kits will be available for purchase. 6th Annual Outhouse Race. Much like the gold fever that once spread through these mountains over a century ago, “Outhouse Race Fever” has clearly struck Big Bear. Come to the Calcutta Auction and bid on the fastest “People-PoweredPotty in the West.” The winning bidder splits the prize pot with the champion-
AJ’s on the Green 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 Casino 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com
This summer the water park has extended evening hours allowing guests to enjoy all the rides, slides and attractions after the sun goes down. There are also discounts daily after 3 p.m. including $20.99 admission and half price parking making Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs a great place to cool off after work. Dive ‘n’ Movies are back this season and better than ever! Play during the day and stay into the evening to enjoy your favorite film poolside. This limited engagement series will run Friday nights in July and are FREE with park admission. More information and movie line-up can be found at www.wetnwildpalmsprings.com.
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ship team and Old Miners. The championship team is awarded the coveted “Golden Outhouse” trophy as well as gift certificates from Old Miners event sponsors. A “People’s Choice” award will also be granted to the best decorated outhouse and team costumes. Race-ready outhouses will be available for rent– reserve in advance to ensure a place in the bracket! Big Bear Chili Cookoff will be held at the Barlett Events Area in The Village of Big Bear Lake at 630 Barlett Road. Outhouse Parade and Calcutta Auction at 1 p.m.; Races from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (442) 2431880 or visit www.oldminers.org
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The Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.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 Bucatini Tratoria 46-660 Washington St., La Quinta (760) 777-9007 www.bucatini.biz Norma’s Italian Kitchen 42-418 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage (760) 834-8738 www.normasitaliankitchen.com
MEXICAN El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061
La Rue Bistro 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruebistro.com
Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070 www.trilussarestaurant.com
Woody’s Burgers 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com
Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz Simon Kitchen + Bar at Hard Rock Hotel 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9676 www.hrhpalmsprings.com/simon Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710 www.goodyscafe.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
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 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
Astrology
Horoscopes July 14 - 27 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.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is danger in opportunity and opportunity in danger. The best part is that today you won’t be able to tell which is which, making this truly an adventurous time.
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). Chances are you’ll be doing everything in your power to avoid hurting someone’s feelings, including leaving out key information, tiptoeing around any delicate subjects and trying to time your interactions very carefully.
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.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). One of your pet peeves is when people who have what you want tell you it’s not worth wanting. Don’t listen to them. Sure, every acquisition has its drawbacks, but that’s for you to learn about, not to simply be told about.
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.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Applause and encouragement are a kind of gift. You’ll be a giver in this regard, putting in the effort it takes to support the people you love, and winning the best of their affection (and entertainment) in the process. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The difference between innocence and ignorance is in the witness of it. The former charms you; the latter offends you. Either way, the kind thing to do will be to educate the uninformed.
CROSSWORD ANSWERS
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You get a strong feeling when a person you’re with approves or disapproves of you. Even though you think this shouldn’t matter so much, it does right now, and there’s a lot to process around this today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The ironies and absurdities are not escaping you, but what’s really funny to you today is just plain silliness. Your people will give you plenty of this, and you’ll give it right back. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It can be extremely challenging to maintain kindand-decent-person status after a dream comes true, while the dream that doesn’t come true is usually a source of character development. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sure, you have your normal, sandwicheating moments. You also have your mad, impassioned, desirous-for-everything-at-once moments in which you burn so bright you attract any number of moths to your flame. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The excellent, winning-at-love experiences have taught you, but the sad, losing-atlove experiences have taught you more. You’ll be reminded of both lessons and would do well to apply them to your current situation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re a growing human. If you find out you’ve made a mistake, don’t be ashamed of this like the stubborn and ignorant are. Instead, celebrate it like the emotionally resilient and intellectually gifted do. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll lead through communication. Even the way you inflect and the words you choose will be absorbed by others on a deeper-thanusual level. Don’t be surprised if they wind up talking like you.
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Summer Dining
Need a New Type of Restaurant? dare to discover new flavours
trées. Finally, you order the dish you love, a sure bet that is already making your mouth water. But wait! Stop and think a moment! Why follow the same old routine? Now is the time to discover a new food or a new dish on the menu!
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eople love to enjoy their favorite meal at a restaurant: foodies, moms who need a break from making supper, or those who simply love to eat. It’s always a treat to taste delicious, mouthwatering dishes that we didn’t have to labor over ourselves. And the experience escalates to new heights when it involves foods we don’t know how to cook or that we’ve never tasted before. So, close your eyes and imagine treating yourself to an evening out, someplace where the food is great, the chef inspired, the staff attentive, and the décor and atmosphere warm and welcoming. You look at the menu and delight in reading about the many delicious-sounding en-
Try New Flavours: There’s nothing more uplifting than tasting new foods. Try chicory, radicchio, or kale if you’re a salad lover; they’re really tasty. If you crave grilled meat, try venison, Cornish hen, or duck. If you relish rice and risotto, try quinoa for a change. If you’re a potato fan, try some other root vegetables, such as celeriac, parsnip, or Jerusalem artichoke. Try a New Restaurant: Search for restaurants where chefs work hard to offer an up-to-date menu filled with fresh foods. Look around, survey your friends, and search the web; you’re sure to find restaurants that serve delicious fusion foods inspired by the culinary traditions of France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Thailand, Japan, Morocco, and the list goes on. There are also many wonderful chefs who offer gluten free dishes, vegetarian meals, local cuisine, or other specialties. There is no escaping it: there are so many delicious foods yet to discover!
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Summer Dining
Food Pairings try it with a beer
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reat beer tastes even better when you surround it with the right things – friends, sports, and food. Beer deserves a spot at the dinner table, it can pair with any food and elevate the entire experience. Knowing how to pair beer with food is easy if you follow a few guidelines.
Throw all of the rules out the window and experiment with contrasting and complimentary pairings. Match foods with complimentary flavors, or try contrasting them and create a slew of unique results.
The more hop bitterness the beer has, the heartier or livelier the meal needs to be to hold its own. Don’t overwhelm your palate or meal and ruin what the chef was trying to achieve.
For those of you who are bound to the wine pairing school of thought, think of ale as red wine and lager as white wine. Hoppy beers can also be used in place of pairings that calls for an acidic wine. Though it doesn’t matter, these tips might help you to convert your taste buds over to beer or those of a friend.
Another general rule is keep sweet with sweet, and tart with tart. Try to keep your beer sweeter or tarter than the food on the plate. There are exceptions, like pairing drier robust beers with sweet chocolates.
Taste is very subjective and what works for you might not work for another. If it tastes good, then go for it. However, be open to suggestions, as these tend to come with some knowledge and palate enlightenment.
Nightlife
Nightlife
July 14 thru July 27 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAY - 7/14 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 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
FRIDAY - 7/15 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 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
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
Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant Mikole Kaar & E. Billy Thompson, 6 to 9 35325 Date Palm Dr #111, Cathedral City (760) 324-0411 www.nicolinos.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
The Palm House Entertainmentt from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.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
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The Evaro Brother at Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill (760) 322-9293 www.fishermans.com 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 Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
SATURDAY - 7/16 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 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 Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant Mikole Kaar & Andy Nimchuk, 6 to 9 35325 Date Palm Dr #111, Cathedral City (760) 324-0411 www.nicolinos.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
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
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 Palm House Entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.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
Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & 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 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com
SUNDAY - 7/17
TUESDAY - 7/19 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
Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant Mikole Kaar , 7 to 10 p.m. 35325 Date Palm Dr #111, Cathedral City (760) 324-0411 www.nicolinos.com
The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
The Palm House John Bolivar 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 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 - 7/18
WEDNESDAY - 7/20
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
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 Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Rich Bono & Poupee Boccaccio, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
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Nightlife 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 - 7/21 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 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
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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 - 7/22 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 Barry Baughn Blues Band at Shanghai Reds Bar and Grill 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.com
450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
Woody’s Burgers Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.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
SATURDAY - 7/23
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
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.
The Palm House Entertainment from 5 to 9 p.m.
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 - 7/24 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
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
MONDAY - 7/25 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
Trilussa Ristorante, 68-718 East Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 328-2300. Daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Bar area only.
Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com
AJ’s on the Green, 36-200 Date Palm Drive, inside Date Palm Country Club. (760) 202-111. Happy hour , Monday, Wednesday - Saturday, 2 to 7 p.m., 9 to close in bar and lounge.
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
TUESDAY - 7/26 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 John Bolivar 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
WEDNESDAY - 7/27 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
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The Buzz
News
around the desert Evenings of Mystery and Mayhem The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa introduces Murder Mystery Dinners featuring four evenings of suspense over a delectable three-course dinner prepared by the resort’s Executive Chef Joel Desmond. Presented by the Murder Mystery Company, the country’s most popular dinner theater company, four crime scenes are to be solved by the dinner guests who are turned into suspects and sleuths. Killer events are scheduled for July 16 (A Dance with Death), August 13 (Of Sound Mind and Dead Body), October 10 (Totally 80s, Totally Murder) and December 3 (The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year). Each mystery dinner begins at 6 p.m. in one of the resort ballrooms, for more information call (760) 328-5955 or visit www.westinmissionhills.com.
Keys View Road Reopens Park officials reopened Keys View Road after closure for search and rescue operations. Access to Keys View Overlook was closed to park visitors as a safety precaution for search operations. For more information on the Joshua Tree National Park visit, www.nps.gov/jotr.com.
Drop Off and Dine Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert and The River at Rancho Mirage have partnered up for the Drop Off and Dine program on July 16 and 23. Parents can drop off their children at 5:30 p.m. then catch a movie, dinner or shop. For more information visit www.cdmod.org.
Poketo workshops The Saguaro welcomes Poketo to Palm Springs for a series of crafting workshops this summer. These classes are open to everyone and may be booked online. Poketo will hold a Paper Flower Making workshop on Saturday, July 16 and a Macrame Wall Hanging with Emily Katz on Saturday, July 30. The Saguaro is located at 1800 E. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For additional information on classes, times and pricing visit www. poketo.com.
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Escape the heat and experience the 20 degree cooler weather with fantastic views of San Jacinto mountains with beautiful trees and landscape. Only an hour drive from the Coachella Valley to a different and unique environment. Visit these quaint shops to see all the wonderful things they have to offer as well as enjoying a great meal at Idyllwild restaurants.
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On Stage
Julie Garnye Live at The Rep!
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s part of its’ Summer Cabaret Series, The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) has announced a special cabaret performance by vocalist, Julie Garnye. The presentation titled, Julie Garnye “Live at The Rep!” will be performed at the Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre on Friday and Saturday July 15 and 16 at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. Julie, accompanied by Musical Director, Michael Sobie, will return to the CVRep following a dazzling performance in A Class Act. Ms.Garnye is sure to delight audiences with her charm and scintillating vocal style, as she performs a diverse selection of songs from stage and screen. During her performance, Ms. Garnye will be joined on stage by a special guest.
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Julie has sung in concert with some of the world’s most renown talents including: prolific composer Stephen Schwartz, pop great Neil Sedaka, singer/songwriter Josh Groban and jazz legend Dave Brubeck.
Alice Ripley in Open All Night: The Music of Lance Horne. She was featured in the Disney animated film Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure as the singing voice of the fairy Lyria and in TNT’s The Closer.
Ms. Garnye has also performed in Les Miserables at The Hollywood Bowl (directed by Richard Jay-Alexander), Chess in Concert at the Ford Amphitheatre, and with Tony-Award winners Alan Cumming and
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre located at The Atrium is located at 69-930 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. Tickets are $25. For more information, call (760) 296-2966 or visit www.cvrep.org
Summer Music Festival in Yucca Valley
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he Town of Yucca Valley is pleased to present its 2016 Summer Music Festival. The festival will be held July 16 through August 13 at the Yucca Valley Community Center ball field, 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway,
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; gates open at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to bring a blanket and lawn chair and enjoy the show. All ages are welcome to attend and admission is free. For more information visit www.yucca-valley.org.
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Film Review
Secret Life of Pets
is a fetching family flick of animal adventure By Neil Pond
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ike Toy Story did with playthings, this wildly imaginative animated family flick, from the makers of Despicable Me and Minions, starts with a very simple premise: What do our domesticated animals do when we’re away? Quite a lot, it turns out! In a Manhattan high-rise, we’re quickly introduced to Max, a well-groomed Jack Russell terrier (Louis C.K.); Chloe, the tubby tabby cat next door (Lake Bell); and Gidget (Jenny Slate), a prissy puffball of a Pomeranian down the street who has a crush on Max. Max’s buddies include Buddy, a slinky dachshund (Hannibal Buress), and Mel, a squirrel-obsessed pug (Bobby Moynihan).
The Secret Life of Pets
Starring the voices of: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Lake Bell, Kevin Hart & Jenny Slate Directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney 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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Things are sailing along fine for Max until his owner brings home a second pet, a big, slobbery, rescue-dog named Duke (Eric Stonestreet). Max and Duke don’t get along, and soon they’re in a real doggie dilemma, rounded up by Animal Rescue without their collars or tags, and about to begin an even bigger, wilder adventure. This involves even more colorful characters, including a Snowball, a gonzo white rabbit (Kevin Hart), leader of an underground group called the Flushed Pets, animals who’ve been “thrown away by our owners; now we’re out for revenge!” There’s Tiberius, a rooftop hawk (Albert Brooks) comically torn between his longing for companionship and hard-wired predatory instincts. Pops (Dana Carvey), an elderly basset hound, may be paralyzed in his back legs, but he sure knows how to get around town!
gether,” from Grease. A poodle rocks out to heavy metal the second his owner is out the door. One tiny pooch, with a camera atop his head, films funny cat videos and uploads then to a Times Square jumbotron. It’s all great, clever, whimsical fun, with a heartwarming, cuddly overlay of friendship and “family.” You may not (or may!) have a dog or cat as adventurous as Maxand the rest of the gang, but just about anyone can relate to the montage at the end of the movie, when all the pets exuberantly welcome their owners to the tune of Al Green’s “Lovely Day.” Any pet owner knows, and it’s no secret: That display of loyalty, love and affection from a pet—no matter where they’ve been or what they’ve done—makes it a positively lovely day, indeed.
Max and Duke voiced by Louis C.K. and Eric Stonestreet
The directors keep the jokes flying fast, funny and the plot moving at a brisk, lively trot as Max and Duke try to make their way home. Things get especially hairy when Snowball’s subterranean army, a motley crew of critters, from alligators, turtles and snakes to cats, a tattooed pig and “sea monkeys”, turns against them when they find out they’re really “domesticated” and not truly “liberated.” There’s a chaotic traffic-jam cliffhanger on a New York City bridge, with a bus driven by Max and Snowball. In one dream sequence, hot dogs dance to “We Go To-
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