special event
Craft Beer Weekend
A celebration of beer at Ace Hotel & Swim Club
Ace Hotel Commune
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he fifth annual weekend dedicated to worshipping at Ninkasi’s golden nectar altar, feasting with Bacchus and toasting King Gambrinus. Ace Hotel & Swim Club is kicking off the hoppy festivities with a three-course beer pairing dinner in the Clubhouse at
7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Cost is $50. Spend an entire day’s worth of craft beer tastings by the pool beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10. Entrance cost is $10; $20 with tasting. There will be more than 18 craft brewers on hand along with live performances
by James Supercave, Daniel T., Marc Baker and Eli Glad presented by Restless Nites. Sleep it off. Use code BEER when booking a room and we’ll throw in two tickets to the beer tasting and take 20 percent off the beer pairing dinner. This year’s craft breweries at Saturday’s beer tasting include: Epic brewery, Wolf Creek, Three weavers, Schillings, La Quinta Brewery, Tiger Beer, Bootlegger Brewery, Ace Cider, Founders Brewery, Stone, Mother Earth, Pizza Port, Modern Times, Oskar Blues, Boulevard, Avery, Refuge, 21st Amendment and Merchant Du Vin. Don’t miss this annual gathering and a terrific way to cool off from the summer heat at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club. Located at 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. For more information visit www.acehotel.com/ palmsprings or call (760) 325-9900.
This Week
4 Open Cockpit Saturdays Palm Springs Air Museum 5 Squeeze at Spotlight 29 Casino 7 Calendar of Events & Performances 8 Crossword
10 Curtain Time 12 Free Tribute Concerts at Tortoise Rock Casino 13 Coachella Valley Reportory’s “PUSH” 17 The Buzz: News Around the Desert 18 Monday Night Football Returns to Las Casuelas Terraza 19 Oktoberfest at Big Bear Lake 20 Day Trip: Cadiz Dunes 22 History: Celebrating 100 Years of the Desert 23 Nightlife
Oktoberfest at Big Bear Lake, page 19
27 Film Review: “The Light Between Oceans”
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Staff Deb Geissler Publisher dgeissler@desertentertainer.com Jose De La Cruz Editor news@desertentertainer.com Greg Archer Story Editing Kimberly Brucks Advertising Manager kbrucks@desertentertainer.com Judy Telander Marketing Specialist jtelander@desertentertainer.com Writers / Contributors Gary Walker Curtain Time Lucinda Sue Crosby Dining Janie Hughes PEP Talk Greg Archer Special Feature Writer
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attractions
Palm Springs Air Museum
Sit inside a vintage aircraft at open cockpit Saturdays
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ant to know what it’s like to sit inside a vintage world war two or Korean era aircraft? Every Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., visitors to the Palm Springs Air Museum can do just that. All the Open Cockpits take place inside the air-conditioned hangars (either the South – Pacific / Navy hangar, or the North – European / Army hangar). You’ll be climbing inside the cockpit, so please wear loose, comfortable clothing, and the aircraft will appreciate you wearing rubber-soled shoes. (Physical restrictions apply). Bring a camera, or for $5, Air Museum staff will take a digital photo of you sitting in the cockpit that you can take with you. Videos featuring the morning’s Open Cockpit airplane are shown in the Buddy Rogers Theater.
Remaining Open Cockpit schedule: • Sept.10 – Spitfire Supermarine • Sept. 17 – P-40 Warhawk • Sept. 24 – Corsair The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and honor our veterans while educating future generations. One of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft, 9,500 volume Library, flight simulators and tours through a flyable B-17 are housed in 65,000 square feet of climate controlled exhibit space. Movies show in the Buddy Rogers Theatre continuously after 11 a.m. The Palm Springs Air Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving,
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Palm Springs Air Museum’s P-40 Warhawk Christmas and Feb. 17, 2017.) Admission; $9 to $16; free for children 5 and under and for active military with ID. The Palm Springs
Air Museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. (760) 778-6262, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
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entertainment
Squeeze
Popular British band to perform at Spotlight 29 Casino
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potlight 29 Casino is proud to present the popular British band Squeeze at 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23. Tickets are on sale at www.Spotlight29.com. Squeeze are a British band, that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period of the late ‘70s, and continued recording successfully in the ‘80s and ‘90s. They are known in the U.K. for their hit songs “Cool for Cats,” “Up the Junction,” “Tempted,” “Labelled with Love,” “Black Coffee in Bed,” “Another Nail in My Heart,” “Pulling Mussels (from the Shell), “ “Hourglass,” and more. All of Squeeze’s hits were written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, with the former penning the lyrics and the latter handling the composition. The duo were hailed as “the heirs to Lennon and McCartney’s throne” during their peak of popularity in the early ‘80s. The group formed in Deptford, London, in 1974, and first broke up in 1982. Squeeze then reformed in 1985, and disbanded again in 1999. The band reunited for tours through the United States and United Kingdom in 2007, and this touring version of Squeeze has continued on ever since. In 2010, they released Spot the
Difference, an album of newly recorded versions of older material. The band’s first album of all-new material since 1998, Cradle to the Grave, was released just last year in October 2015. Don’t miss British sensation, Squeeze, at Spotlight 29 Casino. Tickets are $45, $55 and $65 and are available at www. Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800-5853737), or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Show starts at 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino is the Coachella Valley’s Best Bet, featuring 1,600 of the hottest and most popular slots of any Casino in the Coachella Valley. Spotlight 29 Casino also offers world-class table games where guests will always find a $5 table, plus delicious dining options including JEM Steakhouse and Café Capitata. Guests can enjoy drink specials or dance the night away at three exciting nightclubs: Hot Spot, Blue Bar and Groove. Spotlight 29 Casino is only minutes from Palm Springs, located just off of Interstate 10 at Dillon Road. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. For more information, go to www.Spotlight29.com or call (760) 775-5566.
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art up
‘Touching Nature’ Exhibition celebrates human connection to nature
“Holding Gently” and “Holding Strongly” by artist Susan Smith Evans
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he Palm Desert Community Gallery features artwork from Susan Smith Evans in its new exhibition, “Touching Nature: Images of Hands,” on display through Oct. 28. A public reception for the artist will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12. Evans’ Community Gallery exhibition is based on her longtime fascination with hands. It is a recurring theme that she has used in her artwork for the past several decades and is currently motivating her to create new artwork. To her, this artwork symbolizes the human connection to the natural world. Now residing in the Coachella Valley, Evans grew up in the Midwest where she received her Bachelor of Fine Art from
the University of Nebraska as well as a Master of Fine Art from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She taught art at College of the Desert from the late ‘80s through her retirement in 2010. She shows art regularly at Desert Art Center in Palm Springs and at Venus Studios in Palm Desert. She is a member of the Artists Council of the Palm Springs Art Museum and on the Executive Board of Desert Art Center. She also teaches printmaking at Desert Art Center and Venus Studios. The Palm Desert Community Gallery is located in Palm Desert City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call (760) 346-0611, ext. 664 or visit www.palmdesertart.org.
Late-Summer Dance Party to Benefit Desert Aids Project
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he Late Summer Dance Party, to benefit Desert Aids Project, heads “Back to the Future” with a ’80s-themed Dance Party combining music from the ’80s and today. Get your tickets for the Saturday, Sept. 10 event, held at Chill Bar Palm Springs and Scorpion Room located at 217 E. Arenas Road in Palm Springs. Speacial apperances by Queen of the Desert Tam-
mi Rose, Queen of the Desert Fan Favorite Pinkie Meringue Shimmer. Bella da Ball, Lola, Jazmyn Simone-Échelon, Marina Mac and Ethylina Canne. Tickets are $20 with doors opening at 8 p.m. $10 late night tickets will be available at the door starting at 11 p.m. Tickets available at www.biddingforgood.com/scha/danceparty or by calling (760) 656-8435.
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calendar
Events & Performances September 8 thru September 30 ONGOING ACTIVITIES
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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. Palm Springs Historical Walking Tours 7 different walking tours including tours of downtown Palm Springs, historic neighborhoods with high concentrations of celebrity homes, mid-century modern commercial properties as well as inns. Visit www.pshistoricalsociety.org for description of tours, days and times. 221 S. Palm Canyon Dr. in the Village Green, Call for more information (760) 323-8297. Reservations required.
Certified Farmers’ Markets Fruits, vegetables, artisan food vendors and other products from California certified farms. Locations: Palm Springs, Saturdays at 8 a.m., 2300 Baristo Road. La Quinta, Sundays at 8 a.m., Old Town La Quinta at 78100 Main Street. VillageFest Every Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, farmers’ market, downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. Stores along the street stay open late. (760) 320-3781. Palm Springs Vintage Market First Sunday of the month, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience a diverse gathering of merchants selling vintage, retro and mid century merchandise. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo, Palm Springs. Visit www.palmspringsvintagemarket.com for more details.
FOR BAR, LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT, SEE NIGHTLIFE ON PAGE 23. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 8.
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A Tribute to Kiss 8 p.m. Free concert series featuring tribute artist Kissed Alive with full make-up and costumes. Tortoise Rock Casino, 73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. (866) 377.6829, www.tortoiserockcasino.com.
9/9 - 9/11 Banning Stagecoach Days Professional Rodeo, live entertainment, food, beer and wine garden. Dysart Park, 2107 Victory Ave., Banning. www.stagecoachdays.net.
9/9 - 9/10 Beer Culture: Craft Beer Weekend Over eighteen craft brewers on hand along with live performances by James Supercave, Daniel T., Marc Baker and Eli Glad. Three-course beer pairing dinner on Friday. Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 325-9900, www.acehotel.com/ palmsprings.
9/10 Desert Film Society: “Don’t Call Me Son” 9 a.m. California premiere of Brazilian film “Don’t Call Me Son.” Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. (760) 770-0507, www.desertfilmsociety.com.
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PikaZoo: Pokemon Go Event 5 to 7:30 p.m. Living Desert is home to more than 25 PokeStops and 4 Gyms. 15 lures will be dropped around the park throughout the evening. $10 admission. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert. 760) 3465694, www.livingdesert.org.
Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte and Ramon Ayala Jr. 8 p.m. “King of the Accordion,” is one of the most renowned and best-selling norteño Mexican musicians with an impressive career that spans nearly 40 years. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www. spotlight29.com.
Yucca Mesa Fall Festival 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chili cook-off, Horseshoe competition, Craft fair, food vendors, craft beer garden, childrens activities and live music . Yucca Mesa Community Center, 3133 Balsa Ave., Yucca Valley. (760) 3643525, www.yucamesa.org.
A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles 8 p.m. LA Cast of Beatlemania (one of longest running Beatles’ tribute band in the world) celebrating the music of The Beatles. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www. spotlight29.com. Late-Summer Dance Party 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. ‘80s themed Dance Party combining music from the ‘80s and today. Benefitting Desert Aids Project. Chill Bar Palm Springs, 217 E. Arenas Road, Palm Springs. (760) 656-8435, www.biddingforgood.com/scha/danceparty.
9/14 Sixth Annual Clubs Fore Kids Golf Tournament 8 a.m. Benefiting Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs. Includes raffle and silent auction. Escena Golf Club, 1100 Clubhouse View Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 835-4957, www.palmspringshospitality.org/events.htm
9/16 A Tribute to The Cars 8 p.m. Free concert series featuring tribute artist Candy O. Tortoise Rock Casino, 73829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. (866) 377.6829, www. tortoiserockcasino.com.
9/22 - 9/25 Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival Celebrating its ninth year, dedicated to presenting the best in LGBT Cinema. www.cinemadiverse.org.
9/23 Squeeze 8 p.m. Popular British band, came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period of the late ‘70s, and continued recording successfully in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.
9/23 - 9/24 Ninth Annual Desert Stars Festival 12 p.m. Three stages featuring performances by Dinosaur Jr., And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead, Sebadoh, Moon Duo, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Sloan and many more! Pappy & Harriets Pioneertown Place, 53-688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown. (760) 365-5956, www.pappyandharriets.com.
9/25 Rewind at the Pool: Yacht Rock Edition 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A day of laid back grooves and nautical vibes features the ultimate captains in music, DJ Shaun Slaughter, DJ Paparazzi and guest DJ Brody Jenner spinning yacht rock and soft rock tunes. Hard Rock Hotel, 150 S. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 969-6650, wwwhrhpalmsprings.com.
9/28 Films That Make You Go Hmmmm: ‘Resistance’ 6:30 p.m. Not all germs are created equal; this film explores the prevalence of antibiotics and their effects. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www.palmspringslibrary.org.
9/30 A Tribute to Keith Urban 8 p.m. Free concert series featuring tribute artist Urban Skies. Tortoise Rock Casino, 73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms. (866) 377.6829, www.tortoiserockcasino.com.
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crossword
“THE WIPERS” Across 1 Coal unit 5 Snatches (up) 10 Short cut 14 Son of Isaac 15 Celtic Bird 16 Apple leftover 17 Starting point 18 Broadcasting 19 ___ d’amore 20 Wholesale children’s clothing site 23 Raiding grp. 24 Down and out 25 1964 Presley flick 31 Hanukkah pancake 32 Seesaw 33 Letters after R 36 Pulitzer writer James 37 Parts 38 Bakers’ wares
47 Ice skating Olympian of ‘84
25 ___ the Impaler (Dracula prototype)
52 Stalk
26 “Otello” baritone
53 Trail
27 Dodge Ram engine
54 Laddie’s love
28 Pass out
57 Director Preminger
29 Hotel employee
58 Fit to be tied
30 Each’s parnter
59 Shed
33 Delta deposit
60 Overbrim
34 French head
61 A chorus line
35 “Back in the ___”
62 Alluringly attractive
Down 1 Journey part 2 Bring to bear 3 Neighbor of Earth 4 Simulated shot, as in basketball
37 Does without creature comforts 38 Tiny openings 40 Habit 41 Solomonlike 42 Keister 43 Horse restraint
5 Latin hymn
44 Intense
6 Captain, e.g.
45 ___ Carlo
7 Asian sea name
47 Kaput
8 French cheese
48 Plot part
9 Hospital supplies
39 Mafia boss
10 Monkey Trial defendant
40 Beau
11 Passing play?
41 Abandons at the altar
12 O. Henry specialty
42 Bail jumper’s pursuer
13 Cheat, in a way
44 In the company of
21 Au fait
46 Blond shade
22 Getting warm
49 Aim 50 Captivated by 51 Partner of rank and serial number 55 Half a dozen 56 Place for a pig
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curtain time
‘Noises Off’
Arrives at the Palm Canyon Theatre By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer
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inally, “Noises Off” arrives at the Palm Canyon Theatre in Palm Springs, Sept. 15-18 for too short a stay. The Michael Frayn play-withina-play is my favorite comedy and a perfect example of farce, for which the British are known. It’s the only play I know of where the audience stays around between the two intermissions to watch while the complex, two-story set is turned around. Concessions may suffer. Having directed this play in the past, I appreciate the requirements of timing— both physical and vocal. It’s a frantic display of witty sham, skillfully exploited situations and a soupçon of burlesque, as well as a look behind the scenes of what can go wrong while performing a play. The characters, including the director, stage manager, gofer and cast, navigate wrong entrances and exits, personal foibles, and physical dangers in an English country house that seems as quirky as the actors. Frayne said he had the idea for the play when he noticed that a play he was watching from the wings was “funnier from the back than it was from the front.” The cast includes Andrea Bellato, Eric Coleman, Phillip Hubler, Leanna Rodgers, Garnett Smith, Tom Warrick, Yo Younger and Scott Smith, who also directs the production. Curtain Time: “Noises Off” by Michael Frayne, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15; 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday, Sept. 16-17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.r 18, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $29.50 adults, $15 students with valid ID, (760) 323-5123 or www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
San Francisco’s Kathy Holly “Round Trip” is the title of Kathy Holly’s cabaret concert Sunday afternoon, September 18, at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert. Indeed, Holly booked her ticket from San Francisco for this special show, which is the latest in Les Michaels’ “Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series.” “Round Trip” is a globetrotting journey using music from her vast international repertoire, including a tribute to Edith Piaf and songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook and Country. Big names joining Holly are Broadway pianist Wayne Abravanel, and guest vocalists Dan Westfall and David Christopher. Curtain Time: “Round Trip,” starring Kathy Holly and featuring pianist Wayne Abravanel and vocalists Dan Westfall and David Christopher, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept., 18; Les Michaels’ “Sundays in Summer Cabaret Series,” Arthur Newman Theatre, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. Tickets: $11 cash at the door, (760) 325-2731 or www. lesmichaels.com/Joslyn.
CV Rep’s ‘Push’ Coachella Valley Rep’s Youth Outreach Productions continues Sept. 20-30, with “Push,” offering two morning performances each Tuesday through Friday for the schools. There will be two public performances Saturday, Sept. 24. Founding Artistic Director Ron Celona says George Cameron Grant’s “compelling and timely play explores the topics the topics of bullying, harassment, sexual preference equality and ultimately finding hope. Jeanette Knight directs. “The play tells the story of 16-yearold Eve as she finds herself in a deserted subway station, where her 18-year-old brother Billy chose to end his life, and where she’ll soon struggle to find the reasons NOT to follow him. ONE BULLIED CHILD IS ONE TOO MANY!” Curtain Time: For the public performances: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24. All children under 17 admit-
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Kathy Holly
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curtain time some selections from Shakespeare contemporaries Thomas Middleton and Cyril Tourneur. Madrigal singers also will perform. Curtain Time: “Will in the Woods,” 3 p.m. Sunday, Sep. 11; 3 p.m. SaturdaySunday, Sep. 17-18, St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr., Idyllwild. Tickets: $12, www.stratfordplayers.com.
CV Rep Open House
Jeanette Knight ted to the public performances for free. Adults $10, CV Rep, The Atrium, 69-930 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, (760) 2962966 or www.cvrep.org.
‘Will in the Woods’ Idyllwild’s Stratford Players are bringing back for its fourth season “Will in the Woods,” a pick of some of the best of Shakespeare’s scenes, sonnets and soliloquies performed outdoors on three afternoons, Sept.11, 17, and 18. As well as samples from “Taming of the Shrew,” “Macbeth” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the actors will perform
The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre Conservatory will kick off the expanded 2016-2017 educational season with two Open Houses, so prospective students and parents can meet the instructors and find out about the unique educational opportunities. The first Open House will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children and teens, and 1 to 3 p.m. for adults. The second Open House will be held Thursday, Sept. 15 (4-6 p.m. for children and teens; 6:30-8:30 p.m. for adults). The courses include Acting for Teens, Musical Theatre Audition Preparation, Interpretation and Singing for Actors. These are in addition to the continuing programs: Theatre Kids, Scene Study, Writing for Performance and Longform Improv. CV Rep is located at The Atrium, 69930 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage, Ste. 107. Information: (760) 296-2966 or www. cvrep.org.
Box Office • “I Am What I Am,” starring Sydney Weisman, with pianist Barney McClure, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 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) 3252731 or www.lesmichaels.com/Joslyn. • “The Secret Garden,” thru Sept. 24, Theatre 29, Twentynine Palms. Tickets: $8-$15, (760) 361-4151 or www.theatre29.org. • “Jim Borax’s California Cabaret,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-000
Highway 111. Free admission, (760) 341-7323, www.californiacabaret.com. • “The Music Man,” Sept. 30 - Oct. 9, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 3235123 or www.palmcanyontheatre.org. • Dinner in the Canyons, Saturday, Oct. 8, featuring Native performing artists Dark Water Rising and live auction, in celebration of Agua Caliente Cultural Museum’s 25th Anniversary. Tickets: $300, (760) 778-1079 or www. accmuseum.org.
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Live at the Rock
Free family entertainment at Tortoise Rock Casino
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ortoise Rock Casino is proud present the ultimate in free family entertainment at Live at the Rock, featuring an exciting concert every Friday night in September for all ages 6 plus. The free Friday Concert Series features electrifying tribute bands and artists, performing on the outdoor stage at Tortoise Rock Casino. The concerts take place at 8 p.m. on Friday nights now through October. Before enjoying the concert at Live at the Rock, start off the night with a delicious bite to eat at Oasis Grille or enjoy a cocktail at Shelly’s Lounge. Free soda and soft drinks are also available. On Sept. 9, experience Kissed Alive: A Tribute to KISS. Kissed Alive honors KISS with full make-up and costumes, playing material from the band’s entire catalog
and taking concertgoers on a journey through “Kisstory.” The crowd will be rocking to “Rock And Roll All Nite,” “Shout It Out Loud,” “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” and more. On Sept. 16, Candy O, a tribute to The Cars, features songs from the popular group who had a number of hits in the ’80s. Concertgoers will remember such songs like “You Might Think,” “Magic” and “Drive,” which were staples on MTV. On Sept. 23, Mighty Cash Cats will pay homage to the Man in Black, playing iconic songs by Johnny Cash from his six decades in music, including “Ring Of Fire,” “Walk The Line” and more. Ending Sept. with a country bang, guests will “Raise ’em Up” for Urban Skies and a tribute to Keith Urban on Sept. 30.
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Kissed Alive
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Enjoy a night of songs from one of the biggest names in country music with hits such as “Somebody Like You,” “KISS A Girl” and “Days Go By.” Tortoise Rock Casino can be found by taking a right on Adobe Road at Highway 62 going east. Everyone 18 years of age
and over can join the non-stop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino. Tortoise Rock Casino is located at 73-829 Baseline Road in Twentynine Palms. For more information visit www.TortoiseRockCasino.com or call (866) 377-6829.
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attractions
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
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
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eginning Friday, Sept. 9, the Tramway’s last car up daily will again be 8 p.m. and the last car down will be 9:45 p.m. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual maintenance beginning Monday, Sept. 12, with a tentative reopening date of Saturday, October 1 at 8 a.m. The Tramway’s popular Summer Pass is now available for purchase either online (www.pstramway.com) or at the Tram’s Valley Station. The price is $160 for adults and $90 for children and includes 365 days of fun! 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. 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.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. Tickets to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway are $25.95 for adults, $23.95 for seniors (65+) and $16.95 for children (3-12). For more information, call (888) 515-TRAM or (760) 3251391, or visit www.pstramway.com.
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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
astrology
Horoscopes September 8 - 21
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. The Best of the Best Tours. Call for the Lowest and Best Tours in the Valley. We have been in business for 20 years now. The original PS Windmill Tour Company. Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The original Rich & Famous City Celebrity Tour, Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Indian Canyon Tour, Daily at 9 a.m. Also offering Combination Tours. Call for reservations at (760) 320-1365 or visit www.thebestofthebesttours.com. Palm Springs Air Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of flyable Worl War II aircrafts and memorabillia, vintage automobiles, large-scale model ships. Open daily year round 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m. 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.
Moorten Botanical Garden. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Wednesdays. For more information, (760) 327-6555 or visit www.moortengarden.com. Coachella Valley History Museum. Open Thursday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. For admission information call (760) 342-6651 or visit www.cvhm.org.
he sun, Neptune and Saturn get into a cosmic jam-up that goes against the spirit of reciprocity. There are those who will take anything given, no qualms, and never be inspired to give back. If you expect a return, spell it out clearly in a way that embodies the spirit of the transaction. If it’s friendly, keep it light. If it’s business, put it in writing. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Ideas have value, even if they never come into fruition. Not all ideas should come to fruition anyhow. Some are best left in their ethereal form, from which they can still lead us to the next better idea. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t agree with some aspects of a certain group’s philosophy, and you never will. But there’s likely enough beneficial stuff there to warrant your involvement. Be of service and reap the benefits of belonging.
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.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s the little things. Who should pay the check? And if you have a feeling it’s not going to be you, should you make a move anyway? Anticipate these kinds of details and make a game plan beforehand.
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. For more information call (760) 329-7610 or visit www.cabotsmuseum.org.
CROSSWORD ANSWERS
CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is a reason for the current distribution of power, but that doesn’t mean it should stay this way. If you choose to challenge the old guard, expect resistance and know that these things won’t be resolved in a day.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No one likes to make mistakes, and repeat mistakes are particularly hard to take. Then again, after getting it wrong a few times, getting it right finally is spectacularly satisfying. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There will be blips, interruptions, shuffling and reshuffling. What is temporarily uprooting will be fortuitous in the long-term. Detach. Flow with it. Remain unconcerned with the flotsam and jetsam. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Unfortunately, not everyone has developed the part of their brains that keeps them from saying aloud things that ought to be contained inside a head. When mistakes are made, you’ll be the one to smooth it over. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Whatever your project, you’ll save yourself time and trouble by doing more research. The advice you seek will give you a good excuse to network, thus expanding your contacts and influence simultaneously. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There will be a lot busywork in the early part of the day, and as tedious as it may seem, each task can be counted as a step forward. Anyway, the evening fun will make a dim remembrance of all a.m. tasks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The loved one who mainly causes you irritation and exasperation really needs your patience and understanding now. This will require huge, nearly saintly amounts of self-control and emotional restraint, but you’re up to it. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your air-sign levity will help you mentally rise above the situation and then float backward in time, returning to a more childish view of the world. From this place, your problems will be met with more imaginative answers. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re not being asked to jump to the moon, though you are being asked to jump higher than you want to. No need to take offense; in all likelihood they are just ignorant of the current standards. Can’t blame them for trying!
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the buzz
News
Around the Desert Greater Palm Springs Pride Announces Grand Marshals
The Palm Springs International Film Festival Returns
Greater Palm Springs Pride announced this week the Grand Marshals for the annual Palm Springs Pride Parade. This year’s marshals are: Recognized as the National Grand Marshals are the fallen who lost their lives in the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in U.S. history. Highlighting anti-LGBT violence and paying tribute to the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Fla. marchers from Palm Springs’ lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied communities will carry signs with names and pictures of each victim lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting. Honored, as Grand Marshal, is award winning writer, director, and producer Del Shores. Recognized as Community Grand Marshal is Palm Springs’ very own singer-entertainer Nicky Ciampoli. The Greater Palm Springs Pride Parade takes place at 10 a.m., November 6 at Palm Canyon Dr. and Tachevah and proceeds downtown on Palm Canyon Dr. to the main entrance of the Pride Festival at W. Amado Rd. Tickets and event details are available at www.pspride.org/events/out-psp.
Now entering its 28th year, The Palm Springs International Film Festival is scheduled from Jan. 2-16, 2017. Its culturally diverse program of 200+ films from more than 60 countries represents the best in international cinema, with more than 135,000 attendees each year. The Festival will hold its annual starstudded black tie Film Awards Gala on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. For additional information, call the festival headquarters at (760) 778-8979 or visit the website at www.psfilmfest.org.
Augustine Casino Plans Major Remodel After more than 14 years of wear and tear, the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians felt it was time to upgrade its guests’ experience. As a result, this Fall the casino is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The tribe announced that it is launching into a full-scale remodel. The entire casino, inside and out, will be improved with new paint, carpet, wall-covering, lighting, signage and more. While the bulk of the project will commence Monday, Sept. 19 and continue through Sunday, Oct. 16, the exterior work has already begun. In order to expedite the project, during the major work phase Augustine will temporarily suspend casino operations. The casino will temporarily close to the public at 3 a.m. Sept. 19. Plans are to reopen in 30 days. For more information visit www.augustinecasino.com.
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dining
Touchdown!
Monday Night Football and Mexican Independence Day at Las Casuelas Terraza
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core! Las Casuelas Terraza welcomes back a beloved fall tradition at their downtown Palm Springs landmark restaurant: Monday Night Football with complimentary appetizers. Each game will be televised in the cantina, where guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers with the purchase of any drink, from the first quarter through half-time. During the airing of the game, football fans can also enjoy delicious margaritas, cervezas and cocktails, plus fresh and house-made chicharrón street tacos (for just $1) in the cantina bar. Monday Night Football will start at 5 p.m. each week. For the season opener on Sept. 12, however, there will be a double header at 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Join Las Casuelas Terraza on Friday, Sept. 16 and celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music from Mariachi Tesoro, margaritas, and its renowned fine Mexican-American cuisine.
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Entertainment is provided by one of the region’s best mariachi bands, Mariachi Tesoro. Led by Rebecca Gonzales, the band is a stellar multicultural, mixed gender group of professional musicians that perform a variety of genres: from traditional mariachi to Pop, Tex-Mex, and Latin Jazz. Mariachi Tesoro will perform from 11 a.m. to noon, and again from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., from Las Casuelas Terraza’s stage on the outdoor palapa. Las Casuelas Terraza is an iconic downtown Palm Springs landmark, featuring two outdoor patios, high arched ceilings and worldclass Mexican food. The palapa bar, live music and nightly dancing under the desert stars, have all made it one of the most popular destinations in the Coachella Valley. Las Casuelas Terraza is located at 222 South Palm Canyon Drive. Call (760) 325-2794. Or visit www.lascasuelas.com.
College Links at Desert Springs Golf Resort and Shadow Ridge Golf Club
ctive college students who enjoy the game of golf will have an opportunity to teeit-up at a premier collection of Championship golf courses throughout the school year, with special pricing to better fit their budgets. As part of the College Links Program, beginning September, student golfers presenting a valid college ID can take advantage of discounted twilight green fees/carts,
ranging from just $29 - $69. The yearround program is available after 3 p.m. any day of the week at Palm Desert… Desert Springs Golf Resort and Shadow Ridge Golf Club, and all tee times can be made up to three days in advance. For more information or to book tee times at a participating property, please visit www.marriottcollegelinks. ezlinks.com.
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special event
Oom-pah-pah Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
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The New Mainflösser
or the first time ever, Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest will feature three different German bands in a six-week span of an eight-weekend stretch that starts Sept.10 and ends Oct. 29. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest typically imports one band from Germany to perform three weekends. This year however, event producers have upped the ante to ensure its patrons have more opportunities to enjoy the quintessential sounds of Bavaria. The music, often times referred to as oom-pah-pah, sincerely reflects the traditional music of the original Oktoberfest celebration in Munich, Germany. Each band slated to perform at Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest plays a unique blend of traditional German polkas and singalongs mixed with classic rock, country hits and dance-floor standards. The bands create the perfect vibe for a downto-earth German celebration. The bands performing at this year’s Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest includes Alpenklänge on Sept. 17-18. Alpenklänge brings the true spirit of European good times front and center. The New Mainflösser, a crowd favorite, returns after playing in Big Bear in 2010, 2011 and 2013. The New Mainflösser performs three consecutive weekends Sept. 24-25, Oct.1-2 and Oct. 8-9. The Aalbachtal Express takes stage Oct. 15-16 and Oct. 2223. This 11-piece band has grown a solid reputation throughout Europe for its authenticity and upbeat live shows. The Express Band, Southern California’s premier German band performs the first weekend (Sept. 10-11) and the final day (Oct.29). A major attraction that sets Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest apart from other Oktoberfests is its engaging non-stop enter-
tainment, zany German antics and special contests on two stages. Delivering a genuine Bavarian-style celebration with alpine scenery and heritage that sincerely reflects the spirit of the original Oktoberfest, even serving the very same beer poured at Munich’s Oktoberfest! There are two full service bars located inside the Convention Center and three different beer gardens outside. New this year is the Craft Haus, which provides a variety of micro brews and craft beer, ideal for beer connoisseurs. Fun competitions and contests at Oktoberfest include log sawing, stein carrying, shoot & yodel, a version of beer pong, and stein holding. Children’s fun and games include kiddy mug holding matches and Midway carnival-style games. Dance troupes perform customary dances, the bratwurst and knockwurst is from a German butcher in Los Angeles, and fresh apple strudel as well as pretzels are delivered weekly from a German bakery in Downey! The Chicken Dance is the definitive favorite dance at Oktoberfest and always amusing. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest begins Saturday, September 10 and runs for eight consecutive weekends through Saturday, Oct. 29. The weekend festivities takes place at The Convention Center of Big Bear Lake located at 42-900 Big Bear Blvd. Big Bear Oktoberfest kicks off with American’s Hero weekend on Saturday, Sept. 10 offering free admission for all past and present military, fire fighters and law enforcement. For more details regarding online ticket savings, Burgermeister / Über Burgermeister Party Packs, and general information,visit www.bigbearevents.com or call (909) 585-3000.
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day trip
Cadiz Dunes Cultural gathering and nighttime adventure
The Cadiz Dunes Wilderness Area apart of the Desert Monuments
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ojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) and the Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) are pleased to announce their continued partnership through hosting a family-friendly cultural gathering and nighttime adventure at the Cadiz Dunes Wilderness Area on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Cadiz Dunes Wilderness Area is now part of the newly designated Mojave Trails National Monument. The new Monument spans 1.6 million acres and encompasses a striking variety of rugged mountain ranges, ancient lava flows, rare desert oases and spectacular sand dunes. Monument status allows for the protection of the area’s many historic resources as well, including ancient Native American trading routes and cultural sites, World War II-era training camps, and the longest remaining undeveloped stretch of Route 66. The Cadiz Dunes outing is the first program of its kind into the new Monument and is part of a year-long suite of celebrations with the Conservation Lands Foun-
dation in honor of each of the three new CA Desert Monuments: Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow and Castle Mountains. This partnership is designed to connect community members to America’s Public Lands and to provide the first immersive series of outings to celebrate and raise awareness to help protect the rich cultural and biological treasures of the region. During the Cadiz Dunes event, The NALC will host special cultural programming with oral stories told around the sunset and full moon rise. MDLT will lead guided moonlight walks on the dunes to discover the nighttime creatures and plants of the dune ecosystem. The Mojave Trails National Monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Needles Field Office located at 1303 S. Hwy 95 Needles, CA 92363. For more information about recreation and to become involved with the BLM’s public visioning process call (760) 326-7000 or www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/prog/nlcs/Mojave_ Trails.html.
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AMERICAN AJ’s on the Green 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com
AMERICAN Simon Kitchen + Bar at Hard Rock Hotel 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9676 www.hrhpalmsprings.com/simon
Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 Casino 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella (760) 775-5566 www.spotlight29.com
Goody’s Cafe 72246 Varner Rd., Thousand Palms (760) 343-7710 www.goodyscafe.com
Escena Lounge & Grill 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs (760) 992-0002 www.escenagrill.com
Mélange at The Chateau 78-120 Caleo Bay, La Quinta (760) 564-7332 www.thechateaulakelaquinta.com
Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
Trio 707 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs (760) 864-8746 www.triopalmsprings.com
The Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com La Rue Bistro 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruebistro.com Woody’s Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 230-0188 www.woodysburgersps.com Lost on 111 Grill 79-410 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 564-8601 www.loston111.com Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs (760) 325-2127 www.ricksrestaurant.biz
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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 68718 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
Cuban Sandwich at Rick’s Desert Grill in Palm Springs
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INDIAN
Bucatini Tratoria 46-660 Washington St., La Quinta (760) 777-9007 www.bucatini.biz
Monsoon Indian Cuisine 555 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs (760) 325-2700 www.monsoonindiancuisine.com
Norma’s Italian Kitchen 42-418 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage (760) 834-8738 www.normasitaliankitchen.com
India Oven 35-875 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City (760) 770-3918 www.india-oven.com
MEXICAN El Ranchito 78-039 Calle Estado, La Quinta (760) 564-0061 Tortillas Restaurant 32-123 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City (760) 324-8070 www.trilussarestaurant.com Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert (760) 836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.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
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history
CELEBRATING
100 YEARS OF THE DESERT 1969
RIOT AT PALM SPRINGS POP FESTIVAL
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage (760) 321-2000 | www.hotwatercasino.com
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he Palm Springs Pop Festival, held April 1, 1969, was actually larger than the far more celebrated Monterey Pop Festival that took place several months later. And the Palm Springs festival ended in a riot. Noted rock photographer Heather Harris takes credit for starting the melee by pulling down the chicken wire blocking access to the stage so she could get a better image of The Flying Burrito Brothers. Eight-thousand drugfueled hippies rushed in behind her, sparking a confrontation with police that eventually stretched from the stadium to Tahquitz Canyon.
Augustine Casino – Closed For Remodel 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
1971
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER OPENS
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s the valley’s only not-for-profit hospital, Eisenhower Medical Center (EMC) has provided high quality, compassionate care for more than 40 years through a full range of state-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and emergency facilities. Situated on a 130-acre campus in Rancho Mirage, EMC has grown to a complex comprised of a 542-bed hospital, the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower, the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center at Eisenhower and the Betty Ford Center. Eisenhower provides a broad range of educational programs for the public and for health care professionals.Dedicated in 1971, Eisenhower Medical Center is named in honor of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who lived part time in the Coachella Valley during his retirement.
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nightlife
Nightlife
September 8 thru September 21 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAY - 9/8 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 La Rue Bistro Entertainment at 6 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com La Quinta Brewing Company Wyldsky at 8 p.m. 78-065 Main St., La Quinta (760) 972-4251 www.laquintabrewing.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 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 Palm House Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
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FRIDAY - 9/9 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 Ace Hotel & Swim Club The Full House Band featuring Nena Anderson, 8 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings 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 Indian Wells Resort Hotel Entertainment, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Rue Bistro Slim Man at 6 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com La Quinta Brewing Company The Hive Minds at 7 p.m. 77-917 Wildcat Dr., Palm Desert (760) 200-2597 www.laquintabrewing.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
John Bolivar at Woody’s Palm House in Palm Springs every Tuesday 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 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 Palm House Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
SATURDAY - 9/10 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 Ace Hotel & Swim Club Val Fleury DJ Set, 11 a.m. DJ Journee Dash Eye, 10 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com
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nightlife SATURDAY - 9/10 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 Rich Bono & Pouppe Boccaccio, 6:30 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Rue Bistro Entertainment at 6 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.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 Woody’s Palm House Stanley Butler Band at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
SUNDAY - 9/11 Ace Hotel & Swim Club Daiana Feuer DJ Set at 9 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings
265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Woody’s Palm House Smooth Brothers at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
MONDAY - 9/12 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 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 Palm House Barney Mcclure at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
TUESDAY - 9/13 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 Palm House John Bolivar at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
WEDNESDAY - 9/14 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 Ace Hotel & Swim Club The Spenders at 8 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings
Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m.
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nightlife WEDNESDAY - 9/14 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 Palm House Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
THURSDAY - 9/15 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 Trilussa Italian Restaurant Julius & Sylvia from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. 68-718 Highway 111, Cathedral City (760) 328-2300 www.trilussarestaurant.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 Palm House Entertainment at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
FRIDAY - 9/16 AJ’s on the Green The Gilmore & Bryan Show, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club Full moon drum circle, 7 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings
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 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 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 Palm House Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
SATURDAY - 9/17 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 Ace Hotel & Swim Club Aquarium Drunkard DJ Set, 11 a.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com
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nightlife SATURDAY - 9/17
PALM SPRINGS Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive. (760) 325-9900. Happy Hour Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Amigo Room. 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 Palm House, 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.
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.
INDIAN WELLS Vineyard Lounge, Miramonte Resort and Spa, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3341-2200. Drink and appetizer specials, Thursday 5-8 p.m. Agave Sunset at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44600 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3411000. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m.
PALM DESERT Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill , 73325 Highway 111. (760) 836-9028. Daily, 3-5 p.m.
COACHELLA 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.
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. Happy hour , Monday, Wednesday - Saturday, 2 to 7 p.m., 9 to close in bar and lounge.
MONDAY - 9/19
The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 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
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
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
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 Palm House Barney McClure at 6 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 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 Palm House Stanley Butler Band at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
SUNDAY - 9/18 Ace Hotel & Swim Club DJ Jimi Hey, 11 a.m. Daiana Feuer DJ Set, 10 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings 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 Palm House Smooth Brothers at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
TUESDAY - 9/20 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 Palm House John Bolivar at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
WEDNESDAY - 9/21 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 Ace Hotel & Swim Club Peal Charles, 8 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings 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 Palm House Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
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film review
‘The Light Between Oceans’ The sea of tears can get pretty rough
Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender star in “The Light Between Oceans” By Neil Pond
W
ith the ocean, anything is possible, says Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender), the stoic World War I veteran who takes a job on a remote lighthouse island 100 miles off the coast off Australia in director Derek Cianfrance’s adaptation of Tom Isabel’s 2012 romantic novel. It sure seems like anything is possible in “The Light Between Oceans,” in which
The Light Between Oceans Starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz Directed by Derek Cianfrance Rated: PG-13 Theaters: UltraStar Mary Pickford, Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage Stadium 16, Regal Cinemas Indio Metro 8, Palm Desert 10 Cinemas, Regal Palm Springs Stadium 9, and Century Theatres La Quinta.
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a sea of happiness and an ocean of tears wash over the characters before it’s over, all because of things brought in by the endless ebb and flow of the tide. Blissfully alone on the barren island, Tom and his new young wife from the mainland, Isabel (Alicia Vikander), try to start a family. But two wrenching miscarriages leave Isabel an emotional wreck. Then one day, a small open boat washes ashore. In it is a dead young man—and a crying baby girl. Tom dutifully prepares to telegraph the mainland to report the tragic incident, but Isabel begs him otherwise: She wants to keep the child and raise her as her own. “We haven’t done anything wrong!” she pleads. It’s a sign, a blessing, surely not just a coincidence, she says. Tom reluctantly relents, buries the corpse and pushes the empty dingy back out to sea. The repercussions of Tom and Isabel’s morally questionable act ripple across the waves when they come home for a visit with their little “Lucy” and meet a griev-
ing woman in the village (Rachel Weisz) whose husband and baby daughter were lost at sea…in a rowboat…at about the same time Tom and Isabel made their joyous discovery on the beach. Uh-oh. How this all comes together, and becomes even more complicated and crushing, is at the heaving melodramatic heart of the story, which goes beyond its soap-
opera surface with some deeper, darker themes and things to ponder. Tom’s lighthouse is situated between the warm Indian Ocean and the colder Antarctic waters on an island called Janus Rock, named for the two-faced Roman god of transitions, passages, beginnings and endings. One of the faces of Janus looks to the past, the other looks to the future. The movie suggests that, like the waters of the great oceans that cover the Earth, all things are connected—past, present and future; grief and happiness; war and peace; life, love, loss, birth, death. Cianfrance isn’t known for making lite-and-lively movies, as you’ll know if you saw “Blue Valentine,” “The Place Beyond the Pines” or “Cagefighter.” There are no real shining rays of sunshine in “Oceans,” either, but the photography is often sumptuous and sweeping, and Fassbender and Vikander do look cool in vintage 1920s garb. And there are some very strong performances, particularly from Vikander and Weisz, whose character enters late in the plot but becomes essential to the movie’s message about what can happen when righteous anger gives way to forgiveness. Extreme camera close-ups show faces so tightly on the screen that you can almost taste the salt from their tears. Oh, wait—no, those tears will be your own. Bring a hankie or some tissues to The Light Between Oceans. You might even need a bucket and a mop. These seas can get pretty rough.
Classic Hollywood Film Series at Camelot Theatres
L
ove the Movies that made Hollywood great? Now you can see them again, the way they were meant to be seen, on the valley’s Widest Movie Screen at the Camelot Theatres. On Wednesday nights Camelot Theatres presents, “The Classic Hollywood Film Series.” The Camelot Cafe opens with Happy Hour Prices at the bar, our Regular Happy Hour Menu, and a Special $15 Prix Fixe Menu. The Classic Hollywood Film line-up
features the 1960 “Ocean’s 11” on Sept. 7, “The Sevent Seal” on Sept. 14, “Bye Bye Birdie” on Sept. 21 and “Judgment at Nurember” on Sept 28. Films start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $6.50. To purchase tickets in-person visit the Camelot Theater Box Office at 2300 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For more information call (760) 325-6565 or visit www.camelottheatres.com.
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