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Mr. Personality

Tony Orlando brings his stage warmth, humor and an exhilarating energy to Spotlight 29

potlight 29 Casino is proud to present Tony Orlando on Saturday, Jan. 14. Tickets are on sale at Spotlight29. com. Spotlight 29 Casino’s Spotlight Showroom offers the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley. Tony brings to the stage warmth, humor and an exhilarating energy that electrifies an audience. From five No.1 hits records, (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon”, “Knock Three Times”, “He Don’t Love You”), a popular television variety series, movies and Broadway (“Barnum” and “Smokey Joe’s Cafe”), Tony Orlando has conquered every facet of show business. Tony remains one of America’s best loved personalities. He has been a recipient of three American Music Awards and a People’s Choice Award. For outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry, Tony was

awarded a star on the Holnot just a trip down memlywood Walk of Fame. ory lane. When Tony hits In 2016 alone, Tony was the stage, he takes no prishonored by The Amuseoners; giving audiences ment and Music Owners the “Tony Orlando ExpeAssociation of New York rience” they won’t soon with their Jukebox Artforget. ist of the Year Award, the Casino Entertainer of the Don’t miss the chance to exYear Award and the Elperience Tony Orlando like lis Island Medal of Freenever before at 8 p.m. on dom Award, an American Saturday, Jan. 14. Tickets award founded by the Naare $25, $35 and $45 each Tony Orlando tional Ethnic Coalition of and are available at SpotOrganizations, which pay homage to the light29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, immigrant experience and the contribu- or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. tion made to America by immigrants and Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 their children. A former Coachella Valley p.m. All concerts are available to ages 6 and resident, Tony comes home to the desert older, unless otherwise noted. to put on a show for all ages to enjoy. It’s

This Week

First exclusive entertainment magazine established in 2003 and published for locals and visitors to the desert communities in the Coachella Valley. Content in the magazine and online provides readers with information that helps you have an exciting desert experience including dining, gaming, events, art, attractions, nightlife, shopping and theater. Staff Deb Geissler Publisher dgeissler@desertentertainer.com Greg Archer Executive Editor Jose De La Cruz Editor news@desertentertainer.com Kimberly Brucks Advertising Manager kbrucks@desertentertainer.com Judy Telander Marketing Specialist jtelander@desertentertainer.com Writers / Contributors Gary Walker Curtain Time

4 PostModern Jukebox to perform in Palm Springs 6 Desert Art Festival returns to Frances Stevens Park

Lucinda Sue Crosby Dining

7 Calendar of Events and Performances 9 Dezart Performs presents “Clybourne Park” 10 Curtain Time 12 The Buzz: Noteworthy happenings around the desert Tramway announces special MLK weekend hours, Page 19

“A toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show”

18 El Gato Classic Legends Weekend in Palm Springs 20 19th Hole Block Party in Old Town La Quinta 22 Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series returns 23 Kirsten Edkins Sextet at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 24 Nightlife

Cover photos: Painting by Donald McPherson courtesy of West Coast Artists; PostModern Jukebox courtesy of O’Bayley Communications; Jason Dufner courtesy of CareerBuilder Challenge; Tony Orlando courtesy of Cord Media.

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golf

Challenge Accepted Dufner, Johnson, Reed, Haas and others commit to play in the CareerBuilder Challenge

rom major championship winners to past tournament champions, to golf’s up-and-coming generation of competitors, the early commitments to the 2017 CareerBuilder Challenge’s 156-player professional field showcase many of the world’s best, most accomplished PGA Tour golfers. Jason Dufner is committed to defending his CareerBuilder Challenge title against the likes of World No. 8 and 2014 tournament champion Patrick Reed, fellow victorious 2016 United States Ryder Cup teammate and two-time major champion Zach Johnson (2007 Masters and 2015 British Open), and 2010 and 2015 tournament winner Bill Haas — the PGA Tour’s 2011 FedExCup Playoffs champion — in the 58th edition of the tournament Jan. 19-22 at the Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament Courses at PGA WEST and La Quinta Country Club. CareerBuilder Challenge ambassador Phil Mickelson — the event champion in 2002 and 2004 and a five-time major championship winner – previously committed to play, pending his recovery from sports hernia surgery. As of press time … Mickelson has yet to confirm his participation on the course. (Check careerbuilderchallenge.com for details.) Dufner won his fourth PGA Tour title — his first since claiming the 2013 PGA Championship — at the 2016 CareerBuilder Challenge by shooting 25-underpar 263 through the regulation 72 holes and besting David Lingmerth on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff. Joining Dufner and Johnson as major champions in the CareerBuilder Challenge field to date is 2009 British Open winner Stewart Cink and Angel Cabrera, the 2007 U.S. Open and 2009 Masters champion. Dufner, Haas, and Reed are among 13 past CareerBuilder Challenge champions entering the field. Also on this tournament honor roll are 2007 champ Charley Hoffman; 2009 champ Pat Perez, who is No. 3 in the PGA Tour’s 2016-17 FedExCup standings, Brian Gay (2013 CareerBuilder Challenge winner), Mark Wilson (2012), Jhonattan Vegas (2011), D.J. Trahan (2008), Chad Campbell (2006), John Cook (1992, 1997) and Mark Brooks (1996). Among the CareerBuilder Challenge’s

CareerBuilder Challenge defending champion Jason Dufner new amenities enhancing the fan experience will be a Saturday concert following play featuring popular indie-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums. As part of the tournament’s “Golf and Guitars” theme, the concert will be open to all spectators with a Saturday ticket and will take place adjacent to the driving range between the Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament Courses at PGA WEST shortly following the conclusion of third-round play on Jan. 21. The CareerBuilder Challenge’s main entrance at the Stadium Course at PGA WEST will open up to food trucks, free fan activities and tournament exhibitors. CareerBuilder Challenge tickets and complete tournament information are available at careerbuilderchallenge.com. Daily grounds passes start at just $20, and there are options for weekly passes as well as upgraded VIP experiences. All grounds ticket options are eligible for viewing at all tournament courses. All active duty, reserve, and military retirees, along with one guest, may attend the CareerBuilder Challenge any day for free. Children 15 and under also receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult (limit 2 children per adult). Daily parking passes ($10) and weekly parking passes ($30, good Jan. 18-22) are also available at careerbuilderchallenge.com.

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entertainment

Pop Music Phenomenon

PostModern Jukebox to perform in the Coachella Valley

he Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District has announced that pop music phenomenon PostModern Jukebox will be the Foundation’s inaugural concert at the newly opened Richards Center for the Arts at a benefit concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19. PostModern Jukebox is a rotating music collective known worldwide that creates brilliant twists on today’s pop music hits, reimagining modern songs into different vintage genres, especially swing and jazz. Tickets for the benefit concert are $125 for front orchestra seating, $95 for middle orchestra and $75 for rear orchestra and can be purchased at psusd.us/thefoundation.

“We are delighted to celebrate the opening of this wonderful new venue with world-class entertainment of this caliber,” says Ellen Goodman, executive director of The Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District. “The PostModern Jukebox benefit concert is a powerful way to bring attention to our ‘Grab Your Seat’ initiative. This will be a fantastic and fun evening, unlike anything else going on this season.” PostModern Jukebox covers songs by artists ranging from Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to the White Stripes. Founded by arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee, the group is wildly popular on social media channels and has amassed more than

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500 million YouTube views and 2 million subscribers. Over the years, the group has featured more than 70 different performers, and has toured four continents, but this will be the first time they will perform in the Coachella Valley.

Tickets and additional information can be found at psusd.us/thefoundation. The Richards Center for the Arts (formerly known as the Palm Springs High School Auditorium) is located at 2360 Ramon Road in Palm Springs.

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art

Virtuosity

Desert Art Festival returns to Frances Stevens Park

ne hundred amazing artists will converge in downtown Palm Springs, at Frances Stevens Park, for the first art show of the Season. The Desert Art Festival is scheduled for Jan. 14 - 15. The Desert Art Festival will feature artists presenting their own original work in all mediums of fine art, including paintings in acrylic, oils, watercolor, photography, etchings, sculpture in clay, glass, metal, stone and wood. Each artist will be present to meet with the public and discuss their work. All work is available for purchase. This year’s Featured artist is Donald McPherson, a Yucca Valley resident. McPherson works in oils on canvas and is a widely-collected artist with works in many Galleries. “My landscapes depict the terrain I walk each day with my dog. The paintings are prepared in three stages or layers of painting. McPherson says. First, I execute a general painting of a scene typical of my environment in the desert. Secondly, I apply lines around the forms I have made, and finally I apply flat applications of strong, brilliant colors which become complimentary or opposite to the duller, half-tone affects of the general painting prepared first. The impressionists of the 19th century would juxtapose warm and cool colors to generate beautiful affects through color temperature contrasts. Instead of this, I generate a metamorphosis in the third

Painting by Donald McPherson stage of the painting by placing areas of complex half-tone affects next to areas of simpler flat and intense color.” In addition to fine art, fine crafts will also be presented. Festival patrons will find blown glass, turned wood, semi-precious jewelry, pottery, stained glass, and an array of high-quality crafts. Frances Stevens Park is located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, at the corner of Palm Canyon and Alejo. The hours of the event are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Event is handicap accessible. For additional information visit, westcoastartists.com or call (818) 813-4478.

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calendar

Events & Performances January 12 through January 21 ONGOING ACTIVITIES

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Woven Stories Woven Stories Baskets of the Cahuilla Baskets in this exhibition come from Southern California and especially from Cahuilla Territory. Some of these baskets are on exhibit for the first time in their 25 year history. 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. Palm Desert, Wednesdays at 8 a.m., 72599 Highway 111. 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 BAR, LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT, SEE NIGHTLIFE ON PAGE 24. FOR THEATER LISTINGS, SEE CURTAIN TIME ON PAGE 10.

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Palm Springs International Film Festival The Palm Springs International Film Festival 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. (760) 778-8979, www.psfilmfest.org.

1/14-1/15 Desert Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring 100 artists presenting their original work in all mediums of two and three dimensional fine art, including paintings, photography, etchings, sculpture. Artists will be present to meet and discuss their work. Frances Stevens Park, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (818) 813-4478, www.westcoastartists.com.

1/12 The Desert Symphony in Concert with Super Diamond 8 p.m. Super Diamond delivers a glittering show performing Neil’s power balance and uptempo hits with unrestrained enthusiasm. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com.

1/13 The Highwaymen A Musical Tribute 8 p.m. Perhaps the greatest super group in country music history, the original Highwaymen, formed in 1985, consisted of Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com.

1/14 The Kirsten Edkins Sextet at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Concert Series, come out and enjoy world class jazz music at Pete’s. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www.petecarlsonsgolf.com. Vanessa Williams 8 p.m. From Broadway to Hollywood, Vanessa Williams is an icon. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com. Concerts Under the Palms 7:30 p.m. Featuring Art Laboe presents Latin Jam featuring El Chicano, Rose Royce, Sunny Ozuna and René Y René. Spa Resort Casino, 401 East Amado Rd., Palm Springs. (888) 999-1995, www.sparesortcasino.com.

1/14 Tony Orlando 8 p.m. Tony brings to the stage warmth, humor and an exhilarating energy that electrifies an audience. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www. spotlight29.com.

Tour de Palm Springs 8 p.m. Palm Springs” famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery and thousands of bike riders, make the Tour de Palm Springs a fundraising event like no other. Tour supports more than 100 local charities. www. tourdepalmsprings.com.

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1/21

Palm Springs Legends III 3 p.m. Relive the glorious days when these great icons lived in our Valley. Yes, they’re tribute artists, but they sure do seem like the real thing. McCallum Theatre, 73-000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com.

George Benson 8 p.m. Legendary jazz musician. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com.

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Jay Leno 7 p.m. See Jay do what he does best and laugh it up for this special night with one of the world’s leading entertainers. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 340-2787, www.mccallumtheatre.com.

CareerBuilder Challenge America’s professional golf tour celebrates its 57th year in the California desert as the CareerBuilder Challenge with it’s new ambassador, Hall of Famer, Phil Mickelson. Be a part of a new chapter of excitement and cheer on the world’s greatest professional golfers at TPC Stadium Course, Nicklaus Tournanment Course at PGA West and at the La Quinta Country Club course. www.careerbuilderchallenge.com.

The Tom Scott Quintet at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Concert Series, come out and enjoy world class jazz music at Pete’s. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. (760) 568-3263, www. petecarlsonsgolf.com.

Art on Main Street 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featuring the original art of 70 artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, metal sculpture, jewelry, and textiles. Old Town La Quinta. www.oldtownlaquinta.com.

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crossword

“UNEXPECTEDLY”

52 Cove 54 Unexpectedly 58 Old Testament twin

25 “Buddenbrooks” novelist 26 Shake ___ (hurry) 27 Animated Flanders

Across

61 Block house?

1 Fighting

62 Ringlet

5 Highland toppers

63 Mannerly sort

9 Entreated

64 Entanglement

13 Bit attachment

65 Ore carrier

14 Skating jumps

66 Wild ___

16 Canal sites

67 Guardianship

17 A little lower?

68 Kill, in a way

38 Noodle concoction?

18 “Walk Away ___” (1966 hit)

Down

40 “Really!”

19 Jump on the ice

1 Game keeper?

41 “Told ya!”

20 Unexpectedly

2 Kevin formerly of “S.N.L.”

44 D.C. campus

3 Worked the land

47 Magnetism

23 Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby 24 “The Lord of the Rings” villain

4 Have it ___

28 Extreme

6 Sacks

29 Pos. and neg. 33 Christmas in Italia 34 Rude one 36 Linear 37 Unexpectedly 41 “If I ___ Hammer” 42 “Relax” 43 Get even for 46 Spin 47 Nincompoop

5 Twelve Oaks neighbor 7 Waiter’s handout 8 Mushers’ vehicles 9 Wok coater 10 Loose 11 Before, to poets 12 Cable alternative 15 Driver’s choice 21 Head

30 Prospector’s need 31 “No ___!” 32 Ratty place 34 Superior talents 35 Marathon 37 Surfing need 39 Beluga yield

45 “Weird” Al tune 48 Artist using dots 49 Mariner’s patron 51 Of a Hindu discipline 53 “The Voice” channel 55 Dog biter 56 ___ de force 57 Rhode Island’s motto 58 It may be stroked 59 Expanse 60 Symbol of industry

22 Procter & Gamble brand

50 Forward progress

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on stage

‘Clybourne Park’ Dezart Performs presents second production of the season

(L-R) Robert Ramirez, Desireé Clarke, Phylicia Mason and Rob Hubler. Photo by Clark Dugger

n the heels of “Casa Valentina,” its enormously successful first production of the season, Dezart Performs will present the uproariously funny black comedy, “Clybourne Park,” a play written as a spin-off to Lorraine Hansberry’s 1959 classic play “A Raisin in the Sun,” which focuses on cultural and racial issues in a Chicago community. As described by “The Washington Post” during the 2011—12 season of the Seattle Repertory production, the play, “applies a modern twist to the issues of race and housing and aspirations for a better life, and is one of its feistiest, funniest evenings in years.” “Clybourne Park” deals with attitudes about the racial integration of a black family into a historically all-white community and presents various points of view held by the assorted characters in the play. “The New York Times” hailed it as “ferociously smart” and Variety raved, “Yes, it’s dangerous and provocative, but pulverizingly funny to boot!” “‘Clybourne Park’” is an incredibly bold piece of theater, and will have audiences laughing one moment, and squirming in their seats the next,” says director Michael Shaw, Dezart Performs artistic director. “This is a powerful story and is particularly timely given the racial divisions in the country that came to light during our recent election. We hope the play can help bring a perspective of

tolerance and understanding while offering a thoroughly entertaining work to our audiences”. “Clybourne Park” was written by Bruce Norris and premiered in New York in 2010. Subsequently the play premiered at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company in a production directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Amy Morton. Dezart Performs’s production of “Clybourne Park” is directed by artistic director Michael Shaw and stars David Youse, Theresa Jewett, Rob Hubler, Ron Morehouse, Desireé Clarke, Robert Ramirez, Sean Timothy Brown and Phylicia Mason. It is co-produced by Michael Shaw and Clark Dugger, with set design by Thomas L. Valach and lighting design by Phil Murphy. The production stage manager is Diane McClure. “We are thrilled to debut this awardwinning production in Palm Springs,” Shaw adds. “Clybourne Park” performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays Matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Pearl McManus Theater (located at the historic Palm Springs Woman’s Club) 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Downtown Palm Springs. Season Packages are on sale starting at $45. Individual Show Tickets are $25-30. For information and tickets, visit dezartperforms.org or call (760) 322-0179.

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curtain time

‘Hot Lips’

‘M*A*S*H’ star Loretta Swit to discuss her career at CVRep’s Luminary Luncheon By Gary Walker For Desert Entertainer

oretta Swit, star of “M*A*S*H,” will be Coachella Valley Rep’s main attraction for its Luminary Luncheon at noon Wednesday, Jan.18, at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort. Grammy nominee and awardwinning host Don Martin will interview “Hot Lips” Houlihan about her career as an actress, fine art watercolorist and animal activist. A New Jersey girl, Swit trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Art and began acting professionally at a young age. After appearing in plays and musicals, such as “Any Wednesday,” “The Odd Couple” and “Mame,” she landed TV roles in such classic shows as “Gunsmoke,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Hawaii Five-O” (the original) and “Mannix.” During 11 seasons of “M*A*S*H,” she was nominated for an Emmy almost every year, winning twice. She also is known in the field of fine arts for her watercolor portraits of animals, and she has devoted decades to animal-related causes. In September, she received the 2016 Global Wildlife Conservation Champion Award by the GES Africa Conservation Fund. Curtain Time: Loretta Swit, CV Rep Luminary Luncheon, with host Don Martin, noon, Wednesday, Jan. 18, Agua Caliente Resort Casino, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $45, CV Rep. For additional information, call (760) 296-2966 or visit cvrep.org.

CV Rep’s ‘Baby’ Arrives Like a proud parent, Coachella Valley Rep’s Artistic Director Ron Celona welcomes his next production, “Baby,” available for viewing Jan. 18-Feb. 12.

Loretta Swit This second main stage production of the season deals with the question “Is there anything more thrilling, terrifying and downright transformational than impending parenthood?” “Baby” the musical will reveal the answer through music, laughter and a rash of entertainment, with music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr. and book by Sybille Pearson (based on a story by Susan Yankowitz). Co-starring are Tom Andrew, Erica Hanrahan-Ball, Janna Cardia, Melody Hollis, Caleb Horst and Perry Laylon Ojeda. Curtain Time: “Baby,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. SaturdaySunday, Jan 18-Feb. 12, Coachella Valley Rep, The Atrium, 69-930 Highway 111,

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Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $43-$48. For more information, call (760) 296-2966 or visit cvrep.org.

Doug Montgomery

Stage, screen and television performer, pianist and singer Doug Montgomery will be the special guest artist for this International Classic Concerts of the Desert fundraiser Saturday afternoon at the Annenberg Theater on the Eisenhower Medical Center Campus, followed by a meet and greet with the artist. Montgomery has performed at Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells for the past 25 years and has given concerts throughout the United States, as well as performing for American Presidents. ambassadors

and heads of state. Curtain Time: Pianist/Vocalist Doug Montgomery in Concert, 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, Annenberg Theater on the Eisenhower Hospital Campus. Tickets; $45. For more information, call (760) 416-5355.

Ron Cohn’s ‘Journey’

Popular local vocalist Ron Cohn will take you on “My Sentimental Journey,” and pianist Denis Moreen provides the musical accompaniment Jan. 17-20, at Hidden Palms Salon in Palm Desert. Cohn and Dr. Moreen add this new concert to a long list of successful engagements in the Valley. Curtain Time: “My Sentimental Journey” starring Ron Cohn, featuring

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Pianist and singer Doug Montgomery Musical Director Dr. Dennis Moreen, 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, Jan. 17-20, Hidden Palms Salon, 119 Elba Court, Palm Desert. Seating is limited and reservations are suggested. Tickets: $20. For more information, call (760) 779-8679.

‘PostModern Jukebox’ The Foundation for the Palm Springs Unified School District will present the pop music phenomenon “PostModern Jukebox,” Thursday evening, Jan. 19, in the newly opened Richards Center for

the Arts (formerly known as the Palm Springs High School Auditorium). The benefit show is a rotating music collective known worldwide that creates brilliant twists on today’s pop music hits, reimaging modern songs into different vintage genres, especially swing and jazz. Curtain Time: “PostModern Jukebox,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, Richards Center for the Arts, Palm Springs. Tickets: $125 front orchestra seating, $95 middle orchestra, $75 rear orchestra can be purchased at psusd.us/thefoundation.

Box Office • Clybourne Park by Bruce Norris, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 13-22, Dezart Performs, Pearl McManus Theater, located at the Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., downtown Palm Springs. Tickets: $25-$30. For more information, call (760) 322-0179 or visit dezartperforms.org. • Inside Dumont a Novel by Michael Craft, Friday, Jan. 13. Artistic Director Gina Bikales and playwright Craft will perform “In the Fridge,” a staged reading from his book of linked short stories. For tickets ($10) and information, call (760) 345-7938 or visit script2stage2screen. • Sylvia, 7 p.m. Fri.-Sun., 2:30 p.m. Sun. matinees, Jan. 13-29, Theatre 29, Twentynine Palms. Tickets: $15 general, $12 seniors and military, $8 students. For more information, call (760) 3614151 or visit theatre29.org. • Gerald Colucci sings Great Italians in Song – from Caruso to Dean Martin, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

15, Sunday Sounds concert Palm Desert Library, free to the public. For more information, call (760) 346-6522. • Baby, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdat-Saturday.; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan 18-Feb. 12, Coachella Valley Rep, The Atrium, 69930 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $48. For more information, call (760) 296-2966 or visit cvrep.org. • Vampire Lesbians of Sodomn and Sleeping Beauty or Coma, Jan. 20-Feb. 12, Desert Rose Playhouse, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $32-$35. For more information, call (760) 202-3000 or visit desertroseplayhouse.org. • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jan. 20-Feb. 5, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $32-$36 general, $15 students with valid ID. For more information, call (760) 323-5123 or visit palmcanyontheatre.org.

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the buzz

In the News

Noteworthy happenings around the desert Brown Bag Lunch Lecture The California desert represents one of the most pristine habitats in California, yet its plants remain the least documented in the state. Recent efforts have added over 100 species to the catalogue of plants within Joshua Tree National Park. Important field discoveries include several species at the edge of their geographic distribution, newly described taxa, and many new rare plant occurrences. Currently, there are about 725 vascular plant species documented within the boundaries of JTNP: 50 percent are annuals and over 90 taxa are summer bloomers; and only 7 percent are considered nonnative plant taxa. As seen in Joshua Tree National Park, the desert regions within California remain a place of great botanical diversity. Botanical Discovery and Inventory in Joshua Tree National Park lecture is presented by Tasha LaDoux PhD. Held on Thursday, Jan. 19 at 12 p.m. Admission is $5, free for members. Hi-Desert Nature Museum, 57116 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley.

Gala to be held Saturday, January 14th at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert. The event raises much-needed funds for the Betty Ford Center’s Children’s Program. This year’s gala will honor Jerry Moe, the longtime director of the Chidren’s Program. Jerry knows first-hand what it means to be a child living in an addicted household. “I was one of those kids who grew up in an alcoholic family,” he explained. “At the time, there weren’t any programs available – a least not for little kids. I was confused, scared and convinced that somehow this was all my fault. And I felt guilt and shame at not being able to make my dad stop drinking.” For more information, go to beamerawards. com or call (760) 773-4105.

The Write Stuff The Desert Entertainer is seeking freelance writers. Please send cover letter and resume to news@desertentertainer.com.

Longtime child advocate Jerry Moe to be honored – The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation will host its 5th Annual Beamer Awards

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astrology

Horoscopes January 12-18 ARIES (March 21-April 19). You don’t assume that you know a person inside and out. You’re experiencing only what this individual wants to show you, after all. Yet your intuition is deep. You’re getting more insight than others would guess. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s a danger in being too micro-focused today. Your efforts are better spent on bigpicture fixes. So what are some ways you might reduce your overall stress level? GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You know that you can’t preserve the peace by publicly shaming people who are disturbing it. Try a light touch; try empathy; try humor. It may not work, but you won’t regret giving it a whirl. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re tougher than the challenge at hand, but that, in and of itself, isn’t a good reason to take it on. You have nothing to prove and no one to prove it to today. Make sure there’s something good in it for you before you agree to play. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Give positive focus proactively and a certain needy someone may back off and give you the space and peace you need. If this doesn’t work, consider reacting to this person’s attention-getting antics with no reaction. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It seems they want a piece of you, but not a piece of your mind. You don’t have to give anything you don’t want to give. There are people around you who will ask for more than is healthy for either of you.

ter; it’s something you give because you have good character. Is respect deserved? That’s beside the point, in your book. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s a pretty good show you’re putting on today, and your audience will eat it up. Probably this has to do with a role you’re still growing into. Keep it up and it will be more comfortable (with less effort needed) in the future. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s so much to be excited about. First of all, you’re experiencing something you dreamed of long ago, which is evidence of the likelihood that you’ll build the thing you’re dreaming of now. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your full focus is needed to execute the next step. Get rid of all distractions. Along those lines, maybe it’s time to wipe the slate clean, because it’s not worth it to you to give one iota of attention to the debt that’s owed to you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You wouldn’t expect a valiant effort from one who has never behaved nobly before, yet you wouldn’t rule it out, either. You’ll leave your mind open so that if people change, you’re ready to catch, acknowledge and build on it.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Greatness requires that you push past the part of you that doesn’t feel like making an effort (let alone making extra efforts). This is the time to work harder, be kinder and extend more generosity than you feel. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You respect all. Respect isn’t something you give because the other person has good charac-

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entertainment

Do It Frank’s Way Five Star Adventures Tours opens doors of ‘The Rat Pack Hideaway’ for dinner, variety show and tour 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

ive Star Adventures Tours and Events will once again offer their popular “A Toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show” every Wednesday now through March 29. It will be hosted at “The Rat Pack Hideaway,” the timeless Las Palmas rancho estate so frequented by Frank Sinatra and his entourage. The much in demand and ever original PS Underground, will cater a three course culinary feast, featuring fresh ingredients from the house garden, and including two wine, beer or soft drinks per person. Included in the price of entrance will be a wine greet and welcome, and a tour of the grounds. This season’s all new, exciting, musical variety show, which will change weekly, was created by and features Francesca Amari, an award-winning actress and cabaret vocalist who has appeared on the top cabaret stages from New York to Hollywood. Also featured is crooner Gilmore Rizzo, who tours with his own show, “That’s Amore,” and appeared for eight years on the Emmy-winning TV series, “Murphy Brown.” Accompanying them will be Bryan Miller, who is a staple of the Hollywood piano bar scene and just recently returned from a national tour of “I Love Lucy Live.” Patterned after the quintessential Rat Pack party on stage, the show will be filled with hits from The Rat Pack, famous composers, singers, TV

and movie stars who have had homes in the Coachella Valley, including Hoagy Carmichael, Jerry Herman, Sammy Cahn, Cary Grant, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, and many more. In addition to and immediately preceding each event, Five Star Adventures Tours offers their “Legends and Icons Tour.” Done in Mercedes Benz coaches and vans, the tour shows more than 30 celebrity homes, with the last stop being at the Rat Pack Hideaway for the event at 6 p.m. The tour and the evening event may be taken together or separately. Prices for the combined tour and event is $149 per person. Event only is just $99 per person. There is a designated meeting place for pick up, no parking at venue. All guests will be picked up in Palm Springs at the Our Lady of Solitude Church located at 151 W. Alejo Road, by Five Star Adventures Tours and Shuttle Me Five Star coaches. Pick up times for combined tour/event is 3:30 p.m. Event onlypick up is at 5:30 p.m, event ends at 8:30 - 8:45 p.m. Shuttle back to Our Lady of Solitude Church thereafter. Call (760) 200-9483, or visit fsatours.com for reservations or additional information. Make reservations two weeks in advance and receive one additional complimentary drink per person.

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Roll With It

El Gato Classic Legends Weekend returns to Palm Springs with music, art and skateboarding event

Eddie “El Gato” Elguera

he El Gato Classic Legends Weekend returns to Palm Springs for the third time, Jan. 13—15. The wildly popular event brings together art, music, and skateboarding as a complete weekend experience that will be enjoyed by fans, industry professionals and the top pros and legends of skateboarding. “The El Gato Classic is about honoring skateboard legends of the past and championing the future of skateboarding, generation to generation,” said Eddie “El Gato” Elguera, founder of the event. Scheduled events include the following: Friday, Jan. 13 7 p.m.: Lance Mountain “On My Wall” Art Exhibit – Skateboarding legend and former Bones Brigade member Lance Mountain has found new fame in recent years as a respected artist. He recently unleashed a special collection of his paintings in Japan, all of which were inspired by photos that were posted on his walls of his bedroom as a teen. He will be displaying this collection for the first time in the U.S. at the El Gato Classic. This is a free event. Rock Church, 75-400 Gerald Ford Dr., Palm Desert. Saturday, Jan. 14 10 a.m.: Legends Expression Session - See the legends of skateboarding carve up Palm Springs Skate Park. Palm Springs Skate Park and Sunrise Park at Sunrise and

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Ramon in Palm Springs. Limited tickets available. 2 p.m.: Generations Vert Skateboard Contest (featuring Tony Hawk) - The Generations Vert Skateboard Contest will feature the top amateurs, girls, pros and legends in the industry today, performing deathdefying tricks on the massive vert ramp. Held at the Palm Springs Skate Park / Palm Springs High. This is a free event. 7 p.m.: Legends Meet and Greet – Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, 150 S Indian Canyon Drive. Private ticketed event. 8 p.m.: The Faction Concert – The Faction is a hardcore punk rock band from San Jose, Ca., who pioneered the skate punk era during the early 1980’s. Labeled as “music by skaters for skaters,” the band features bass and guitar player Steve Caballero, lead singer Gavin O’Brien, and drummer Craig Bosch. Limited tickets available. Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, 150 S Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Sunday, January 15 9 and 11 a.m.: Chapel: Q&A with Skateboard Legend Lance Mountain – Rock Church, 75400 Gerald Ford Dr., Palm Desert. This is a free event. For more information or tickets visit elgatoclassic.com.

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MLK Weekend Wonders

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway announces special Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday hours

he Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend Jan. 14-16 with the first Tram up each day at 8 a.m., the last Tram up at 8 p.m. and the last Tram down at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes. At the Mountain Station, visitors may enjoy viewpoints, a gift shop, a natural history museum, snow fields for sledding, trails for snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing, Adventure Center rentals (snow conditions permitting) and two documentary-style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the

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Mount San Jacinto State Park. Dining options include: • Peaks Restaurant offers a waiter-service dining experience. Reservations are recommended by calling (760) 325-4537 or via Open Table on the Tram’s website. • Pines Café offers a more casual, cafeteria-style dining alternative. • Lookout Lounge offers a variety of alcoholic beverages and appetizers.

able after 4 p.m. Twilight Tickets are $22.95 for adults and seniors, and $13.95 for children ages 3-12. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets are $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 for children ages 3-12. This combination ticket includes Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café. For more information, please call (888) 515TRAM or (760) 325-1391, or visit pstramway.com. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is located at 1 Tram Way in Palm Springs.

Tram admission is $25.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 3-12 years. Special discounts and packages are avail-

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special event

Hole in One

City of La Quinta to host 19th Hole Block Party

he City of La Quinta & Coachella Valley Art Scene will host the second annual 19th Hole Block Party on Jan. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. in Old Town La Quinta. The block party is being held in conjunction with the Career Builder Challenge, which takes place Jan. 18 through Jan. 22. Old Town La Quinta will play host again as the block party will feature music, food, art and more. Coachella Valley Art Scene will be bringing a new element to the block party with live art installations, as well as a craft area. Local restaurants will be on hand to offer a variety of food and drink to visitors. Additionally, the block party will include an art battle which features 15 local artists creating their own creative piece that the community will vote on.

BMW will be present with a BMW Car Experience, a crafts area to create and the La Quinta Brewing Company Beer Garden. â€œThis year we wanted to expand on the block party from what we did previously. We wanted to really incorporate some new elements that showcases the culture and diversity that La Quinta encompasses. Partnering with Coachella Valley Art Scene is going to take our 19th Hole Block Party to another level.â€? Says Marcie Graham, Marketing & Events Supervisor The 19th Hole Block Party event will be free to attend and all ages are welcome. More information will be available on playinlaquinta.com.

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AMERICAN 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

AMERICAN 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

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 Peaks Restaurant at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tramway Rd., Palm Springs (760) 325-4537 www.pstramway.com/dining 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

Pan seared salmon with baby kale and Mediterranean cous cous at AJ’s

ITALIAN

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

Alberto’s Ristorante 71-416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage (760) 346-3221 www.albertosristorante.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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Visual Art

Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series returns Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. (760) 778-1079. www.accmuseum.org. The Best of the Best Tours. Call for the Lowest and Best Tours in the Valley. We have been in business for 20 years now. The original PS Windmill Tour Company. Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The original Rich & Famous City Celebrity Tour, Tours daily, 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Indian Canyon Tour, Daily at 9 a.m. Also offering Combination Tours. Call for reservations at (760) 320-1365 or visit www.thebestofthebesttours.com. Palm Springs Air Museum. One of the world’s largest collections of flyable Worl War II aircrafts and memorabillia, vintage automobiles, large-scale model ships. Open daily year round 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m. 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, www.palmspringsairmuseum.org.

Moorten Botanical Garden. 1701 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Wednesdays. For more information, (760) 327-6555 or visit www.moortengarden.com. Coachella Valley History Museum. Open Thursday - Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. For admission information call (760) 342-6651 or visit www.cvhm.org. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. World’s largest rotating tram provides breathtaking views of the Coachella Valley as it ascends Mt. San Jacinto. Monday - Friday. First tram up 10 a.m. Last tram up Sunday - Thursday 8 p.m., last tram down 9:45 p.m. Last Tram up Friday - Saturday 9 p.m. and last tram down 10:30 p.m. Highway 111 and Tram Road, Palm Springs. For info, (760) 325-1391. www. pstramway.com. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. For more information call (760) 329-7610 or visit www.cabotsmuseum.org.

iscover inspiring and thought provoking cinema at the 2017 Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series. The popular series’ ninth season of free, art-themed documentaries begins Jan. 19 with a screening of “Stealing Klimt.” The film focuses on the long struggle of Maria Altmann to recover five Gustav Klimt paintings stolen from her family by the Nazis in 1938. The paintings included the iconic Woman in Gold, a portrait of Maria’s aunt, Adele Bloch-Bauer, which became known as the “Mona Lisa of Austria”. A question and answer session with Donald S. Burris, Managing Partner, Burris, Schoenberg & Walden, will follow the screening. The documentary film series is presented by the City of Palm Desert Public Art Department and the University of California, Riverside Palm Desert Graduate Center. All films screen the third Thursday of the month, January through April, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at UCR Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive. Each screening will include a featured speaker who will answer questions about that night’s film. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Additional films include: Pilchuck, A Dance with Fire - Feb. 16 Since its founding by iconic figure Dale Chihuly and a few art school friends in 1971, the Pilchuck Glass School has been pushing the limits of a medium that can last centuries or shatter in an instant. Pilchuck, A Dance with Fire identifies the remarkable convergence of visionary individuals, regional culture, and fortunate timing to explain the blossoming of Pilchuck and the studio glass movement. Featured speaker: Artist Patrick Blythe. Bending Sticks: The Sculpture of Patrick Dougherty - March 16 In a career spanning four continents and three decades, internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty

has created over 200 majestic sculptures out of nothing more than saplings. Bending Sticks follows Dougherty and his collaborators during a year of “stickwork” revealing his creative process, inspirations, thoughts about the temporary nature of his work, and unusual personal story. Featured speaker: Katherine Hough, Chief Curator, Palm Springs Art Museum Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson - April 20 Edith Lake Wilkinson moved from West Virginia to New York by herself in 1888 to study at the Art Students’ League. During the next three decades Wilkinson created artwork and a life for herself. Packed in a Trunk depicts Edith’s greatniece, Jane Anderson (Emmy-winning writer & director) two year exploration as she seeks recognition for her great-aunt’s life’s work. Instead of a featured speaker, the film will be preceded by an awards ceremony for the UCR Palm Desert/ Palm Springs Art Museum Artists Council Spring Exhibit People’s Choice Award. For more information and reservations, please call the Palm Desert Public Art Department at (760) 837-1663 or register online at palmdesert.ucr.edu/programs/events.html.

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Jazz It Up

Kirsten Edkins Sextet to perform swinging contemporary jazz at Pete’s

he talented Kirsten Edkins Sextet will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis’ Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series. Tickets are $25, students and active military are free. This youthful sextet includes Kirsten Edkins on saxophone, Clay Jenkins on trumpet, Steve Cotter on guitar, Dave Hamm on organ, Ben Shepherd on bass, and Ana Barreiro on drums. Saxophonist Kirsten Edkins performs on NBC’s “The Voice,” with actor and vocalist Seth McFarland, and jazz great Bill Holman. Kirsten’s alto sax playing is inspired by Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, and Kenny Garrett. Her tenor sax playing is inspired by John Coltrane, Rich Perry, Joe Henderson, and Eddie Harris. Edkins has studied with saxophonist Bob Sheppard. Kirsten has played with jazz greats Tim Hagans, Gary Smulyan, Joe Labarbera, Clay Jenkins, and man others. Edkins has performed with Pharrel Williams, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, and many others. Edkins has recently recorded her first album entitled “Art and Soul” featuring original compositions and straight ahead jazz tunes. Kirsten plays with strength, versatility, technical prowess, swing, and a robust style deeply rooted in jazz. Kirsten’s vigor and poise comes out in her touch and tone that is both delightful and charming. Trumpeter Clay Jenkins has toured and recorded with the Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Harry James, Jim Widner, and Clayton-Hamilton Big Bands, and played with over 50 jazz greats. Clay studied with top trumpet teachers including John Haynie, James Stamp, Boyde Hood, and Uan Rasey. Los Angeles guitarist, performer, and educator Steve Cotter received his Bachelor and Masters Degrees from North Texas State University, where he played in the One ‘o’ Clock Jazz Lab Band. Steve has recorded and toured with Steve Tyrell, Bobby Caldwell, Joey DeFrancesco, and recorded and performed with Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Cobb, Bette Midler, Benny Maupin, John Pisano, and other greats. Organist Dave Hamm is a versatile L.A.

Kirsten Edkins keyboardist who has appeared on 40 recordings, has toured and performed with a dozen different groups, and over three dozen diverse music artists playing pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, and country. Hamm began playing the piano at the age of four, and studied at Citrus College and Cal State Bakersfield. Bassist Ben Shepherd from New Zealand has played the bass since he was seven years old. Ben studied with jazz bass greats Charlie Haden, Alphonso Johnson, and Darek Oles. Shepherd has played with David Archuleta, Lee Ritenour, Mike Keneally, Mike Stern, Billy Childs, Patrice Rushen, Bob Sheppard, John Beasley, and the Monk Orchestra, and many others. Drummer and percussionist Ana Barreiro from Brazil plays pop, gospel, funk, jazz, Latin, and Brazilian music. Ana has played with Grammy Nominated pianist Otmario Ruiz, the Gypsy Jazz Band, the Vignes Rooftop Revival, Skip Spiros OPC J/B Project, singers Catina Deluna, Lisa Casalino, Molly Kruse, organist Casey Frank, the Lado B Brazilian Project, Evan Zee, Roberto Montero, and others. Don’t miss the Kirsten Edkins Sextet perform tasty, swinging, contemporary jazz on Saturday Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. inside Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73-741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. Tickets are $25. Students and active military are free. Non-profit concert proceeds support music education for young musicians in the Coachella Valley. For more information call (760) 568-3263 or petecarlsonsgolf.com.

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Nightlife

January 12 through January 18 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.

THURSDAY - 1/12 AJ’s on the Green Jazz trio with Bill Marx, Doug MacDonald and Francesca Amari 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club DJ Victor Rodriguez, 9 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings Indian Wells Resort Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 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 La Quinta Brewing Company Entertainment at 8 p.m. 78-065 Main St., La Quinta (760) 972-4251 www.laquintabrewing.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Carnival Cabaret, 8 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.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 Vicky’s of Santa Fe Robert Salisbury, 5 to 6 p.m. Carolyn Martinez & Trio, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Linda Peterson, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

FRIDAY - 1/13 AJ’s on the Green Mark Kahny & Francesca Amari, 7 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club Full House Band Ft. 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 Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com

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Francesca Amari performing at AJ’s on the Green on Thursday and Friday La Rue Bistro Entertainment at 6 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com

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

Oscar’s Café & Bar Carnival Cabaret, 8 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.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

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

Vicky’s of Santa Fe Meet the Corwins, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. John Stanley King Show, 8 to Midnight 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.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 Rose Mallett, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

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(760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com

AJ’s on the Green Open mic with Les Michaels and Wayne Abravanel, 7:30 to 10 a.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com

Vicky’s of Santa Fe Rose Mallet & Barney McClure, 5 p.m. Kal David & Lauri Bono, 7:30 p.m. 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com

Ace Hotel & Swim Club Dublab DJs, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DJ Journee Dash Eye, 10 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings

Woody’s Palm House Stanley Butler Band, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta (760) 777-1601 www.fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert (760) 776-6534 www.fishermans.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 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 Oscar’s Café & Bar Carnival Cabaret, 5:30 & 9 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.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.

SUNDAY - 1/15 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Brunch with Mark Kahny 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club DJ Jimi Hey, 4 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band, 6 to 8 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Dj Bob Scatch, 4 to 9 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King & Trio, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Smooth Brothers, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

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nightlife MONDAY - 1/16

PALM SPRINGS

INDIAN WELLS

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.

Vineyard Lounge, Miramonte Resort and Spa, 45-000 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3341-2200. Drink and appetizer specials, Thursday 5-8 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.

Agave Sunset at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44600 Indian Wells Lane. (760) 3411000. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m.

Rick’s Desert Grill, 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr. (760) 325-2127. Daily happy hour, 3-10 p.m. all day Monday. 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 Resort Hotel, 76661 Highway 111. (760) 345-6466. Daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

PALM DESERT Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill , 73325 Highway 111. (760) 836-9028. Daily, 3-5 p.m. at the bar only.

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 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.

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 Ace Hotel & Swim Club Metta Quintet, 8 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings Indian Wells Resort Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Kal David & the Real Deal, 6 to 9 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costly’s Jazz at its Finest, 6:30 p.m. 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Trish Hatley & Barney McClure at 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

TUESDAY - 1/17 AJ’s on the Green Linda Peterson from 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Patricia Welch, 6 to 9 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com La Quinta Brewing Company Trivia Night at 7 p.m. 78-065 Main St., La Quinta (760) 972-4251 www.laquintabrewing.com

Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Randy Seymon from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costly Trio, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House John Bolivar & Tony Granberry, 6 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

WEDNESDAY - 1/18 AJ’s on the Green Shelley Yoelin Group, 7 to 10 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Terri Olsen and The Perfect Band, 6 p.m. 76-661 Highway 111, Indian Wells (760) 345-6466 www.indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Open mic, 7:30 to 10 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Eddie Gee in the lounge from 6 to 10 p.m. 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (760) 320-8041 www.sammygsrestaurant.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Barry Minniefield, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Deanna Bogart, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com

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

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film review

The Right Stuff

‘Hidden Figures’ spotlights black female brain power that boosted America’s space program as Costner’s character tells Johnson, calculations so advanced, they hadn’t been invented, figures waiting somewhere yet to be found. Katherine Johnson was the woman who found them. The movie tells the “hidden” story of three super-smart, headstrong women who made tremendous strides in a time of shameful segregation and civil unrest, a time when a group of black women helped white men get into space—but couldn’t use the same bathrooms, coffeepots, water fountains or schools. Three women, it reminds us, who had another kind of “the right stuff.”

(L-R) Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer By Neil Pond

ehind every successful man, the old saying goes—as archaic and sexist as it may be—there’s a woman. In the case of this movie, it’s literally, historically true. Hidden Figures is the story of a group of black women who broke through racial and gender barriers in the late 1950s and early ’60s to work as mathematicians and other number crunchers and help NASA get America’s first astronauts, and its space program, off the ground. In the pre-digital age, they were known as human “computers,” doing complex calculations about flight trajectories, orbit, reentry, splashdown and recovery with pencils, paper and pure brain power. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and singer-actress Janelle Monáe star as their real-life counterparts Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Jackson. Kevin Costner is the director of the Space Task Group, spurring his engineers to find a way ahead of the Soviets, who’ve already moved into an early lead in the space race. If you got a rousing rah-rah pep talk from the guy from Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, Draft Day and McFarland, USA, wouldn’t it make you push that pen-

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cil just a little bit harder, a little bit later into the night, to beat the ruskies? Jim Parsons—Sheldon Cooper on TV’s The Big Bang Theory—plays another egghead, time-shifted here to suit the situation: He’s a prickly lead engineer wary of a woman—and a Negro woman, at that—coming into his group. As the gentlemanly military man who courts Johnson, Mahershala Ali continues to add to his growing resume, on top of his breakout in the movie Moonlight and his recurring appearances in TV’s Luke Cage and House of Cards. Kristin Dunst is a supervisor who struggles to overcome the era’s hurdles separating employees into whites and coloreds. Glen Powell plays young hotshot astronaut John Glenn, who won’t get into his space capsule for blastoff until NASA brings in Johnson to double-check the crucial—life or death—math on his orbit and re-entry. But the movie clearly belongs to its three central stars, and director Theodore Melfi (who also directed Bill Murray in the wonderful St. Vincent) gives them all plenty of room to shine in a story that oozes inspiration and rings with righteous pride, thanks to the zippy, well-rounded script by Melfi and Alison

Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Schroder, based on the nonfiction book by Margo Lee Shetterly. Henson, Spencer and Monáe all bring spunk, sass, heart and humor to their roles. The title “hidden figures” refers to just how deep behind the scenes women like Johnson, Vaughn and Jackson were at NASA—and elsewhere—in the early 1960s. Even though their contributions proved to be immense to the space program, they were practically “lost” in a sea of white men in white shirts. But it also refers to the math required to get America into space and headed to the moon—numbers “that aren’t there yet,”

Hidden Figures

Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe and Kevin Costner Directed by Theodore Melfi Rated: PG Theaters: Mary Pickford Theatre, Regal Cinemas Rancho Mirage Stadium 16, Regal Cinemas Indio Metro 8, Century Theatres Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert 10 Cinemas, Regal Cinemas Palm Springs Stadium 9, Century Theatres La Quinta, Camelot Theatres, Regency Theatres.

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dining

Foodies Unite

Taste of La Quinta blends culinary and wine tasting

he Annual Taste of La Quinta will again return to Old Town on Jan. 14. The unique event blends culinary and wine tasting into a can’t miss celebration for foodies and wine connoisseurs alike. The 2016 taste event drew almost a thousand guests to Old Town La Quinta to enjoy sample portions of food from around the east valley. “We work really hard to bring our guests a large and diverse food lineup from around the area” says Katie Stice, Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce VP & La Quinta Chamber President. “We had over twenty restaurants participate last year, for the price it is one of the best values you will find all year.” The event is held on Main Street in popular Old Town La Quinta. Old Town’s

enchanted Main Street is in one of the most idyllic locations in the valley. Surrounded by sunny mountain vistas, this picturesque village beckons residents and tourists alike as it embraces the creativity of culture, style and cuisine. Surrounded by artisans and boutique shops, the ambiance of Taste of La Quinta creates a world-class entertainment experience. Confirmed restaurants for this year’s event include local favorite Stuft Pizza, Minus30, the La Quinta Brewing Co., and the culinary team from Augustine Casino, Mario’s Italian Café, Shields Date Garden and more! Attendees will be able to sample generous portions from each of the participating restaurants. For wine lovers, the Taste of La Quinta hosts a special wine tasting experience

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as well. Ticket holders will be treated to unlimited wine tasting from a variety of local wineries (while supplies last). The Taste of La Quinta will be held Jan. 14, starting at 1 p.m. Old Town La Quinta

is located at 78100 Main St, in La Quinta. Admission to the event is $30 per person for wine tasting, $40 per person for food tasting. There are a variety of combo passes available. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit evenbrite.com or call (760) 347-0676.