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Noteworthy happenings around the desert BuzzFactory hires industry leader as Vice President BuzzFactory is thrilled to announce that industry leader Mike Czerwinski has joined the team as Vice President. A twenty-year veteran of advertising, marketing and media on a local to national level, Czerwinski brings new experience, vision, and energy to the fullsolutions team at the Hive. “Simply put, I enjoy helping clients meet their marketing objectives and grow their businesses. I have experience planning and executing successful advertising campaigns on a local, regional and national level,” Czerwinski says. “I look forward to utilizing my expertise and media relationships throughout Southern California and beyond to help Buzz clients achieve their marketing and revenue goals.” Locally, Czerwinski has served in several high-level positions, including Gen-
eral Manager of Cord Media and Time Warner Cable Media. In both instances, he’s taken those firms and the clients they serve to a new dimension of success. For all these reasons and more, BuzzFactory President and Founder Mark Anderson says Czerwinski will make an immediate impact for clients.
Winter Classic to benefit AAP Food Samaritans AIDS Assistance Program – Food Samaritans (AAP), in cooperation with the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Gay Softball League, announces the 26th Annual Palm Springs Winter Classic Softball Tournament will take place Feb. 11-12. The teams participating in the tournament, which benefits AAP, are members of the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to pro-
moting amateur athletics for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Registration and a public opening reception will take place on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 7-10 pm at Hunter’s Nightclub, 302 East Arenas Road in Palm Springs. Throughout the weekend, teams will compete on several fields, including Demuth Park in Palm Springs and the Big League Dreams Sports Field in Cathedral City. All games are free to the public. Competition is open to a maximum of 80 teams in various divisions of play, and the tournament schedule will be posted at pswinterclassic.com. For more information regarding the Winter Classic, visit pswinterclassic.com or call, 760-323-8277. For additional information on AAP-Food Samaritans, visit aidsassistance.org or call, 760-325-8481.
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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
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Agua Caliente Cultural Museum presents “Singing the Birds”
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Classic pianist Alina Kiryayeva graces Palm Springs
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Pianist-composer-author Bill Marks shines at “The Rat Pack Hideaway”
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Hot Rod Classic and Custom Car Show revs up La Quinta
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Art on Main Street adds some color to Old Town La Quinta
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Dining: Time to indulge at Oscar’s Cafe and Bar
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Swing N’ Hops Street Party gets things moving in Palm Desert
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Rhythmic Circle shines at McCallum Theatre
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Curtain Time: Our roundup of what’s unfolding on stage
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“Gone, But Not Forgotten” concert hits Indian Wells Theater
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The Interview: Steve March-Tormé
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Calendar of events and performances
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The Joey Sellers Jazz Aggregation adds pep to the Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series
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Nightlife: The lowdown on Valley happenings
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“Stayin’ Alive,” celebrates the music of the Bee Gees. (And you will, too.)
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Film Review: Is “Gold” a gem?
Gary Walker Curtain Time Lucinda Sue Crosby Dining Alison Elsner Features The Desert Entertainer is published every Thursday Office is located at: 41-995 Boardwalk, Suite L2 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Closed Major Holidays Phone: (760) 776-5181 Fax: (760) 776-5733
Cover photos: Michael Griffiths and Rhythmic Circle courtesy of McCallum Theatre; Singing the Birds courtesy of Agua Caliente Cultural Museum; Oscar’s Cafe & Bar courtesy of Dan Gore
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Capturing Cole Michael Griffiths explores the colorful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter
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ole Porter’s work withstands the test of time and thanks to the generosity of Donna MacMillan, the McCallum Theatre will joyously present something unique in honor of the music titan. “Cole,” which stars Michael Griffiths, unravels on stage Friday, Feb. 3. This promises to be an event to remember. Winner of the Helpmann Award, the Australian equivalent of the Tony Award, Griffiths, an Australian cabaret performer, will explore the colorful life and timeless songs of Porter. It’s a tale of hedonism, grave misfortune and a legacy that sparkles with wit and wisdom. The singer-pianist-actor-composermusical arranger has been described by the “West Australian” as “one of the most consummate male cabaret performers in Australia at the moment.” His popularity is far-reaching, receiving five star reviews and standing ovations wherever he performs. With pop music as his first love, Griffiths grew up in Australia playing the piano by ear, dancing to Michael Jackson, and dreaming of pop stardom. Discovering musical theater later in his teens, he moved from his hometown of Adelaide to Perth to study at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Michael graduated from WAAPA with a Bachelor in Music Theatre; he also has a Diploma in Music Composition. This led to many years touring around Australia performing in musicals. In his absence, his sleepy hometown launched the annual Adelaide Cabaret Festival which quickly became the biggest of its type, hosting some of the finest cabaret performers from all corners of the globe. A few years ago, Michael stumbled across this Festival on a visit home and a new love for cabaret was born. Channeling his childhood hero Madonna, Michael’s first one man show “In Vogue: Songs by Madonna” introduced him to the cabaret world. Winning the Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe Award in 2014, he toured “In Vogue” to every cabaret festival across Australia and beyond.
This was quickly followed by another tribute to another childhood idol, “Sweet Dreams: Songs by Annie Lennox” which was met with further critical acclaim and secured him a Green Room Award nomination for Best Musical Direction. A chance conversation with old school friend and best-selling author Anna Goldsworthy led to his most recent cabaret show “Cole,” in which Michael explores the life and songs of famed song writer Cole Porter. “Cole” premiered at the 2015 Adelaide Cabaret Festival by invitation of Barry Humphries (also known as “Dame Edna”). A sharp and sophisticated tribute to Cole Porter’s life, Michael delivers Porter’s timeless tunes with ease, weaving classics like “Night and Day” and “Let’s Do It” around Anna Goldsworthy’s cleverly written script. Tickets for “Cole” are $27-$67 and are available at mccallumtheatre.com or by calling 760-340-ARTS. The McCallum Theatre is located at 73000 Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert.
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entertainment
Take Flight
Behold Agua Caliente Cultural Museum’s Singing the Birds: Bird Song & Dance Festival
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ime to fly high. On Feb. 4, Agua Caliente Cultural Museum will do that—creatively that is—with Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahxmuweh): Bird Song & Dance Festival at the Palm Springs High School gymnasium, This free public event hosted by Michael Mirelez (Desert Cahuilla) celebrates traditional Native American bird singing and dancing. Take note: Preceding the festival on the evening of Friday, Feb. 3, the Museum will hold Bird Singing: Perspectives on Indian Social Song & Dance. This panel discussion features distinguished bird singers and dancers and will address aspects of traditional bird singing and dancing, past and present, traditional regalia, and what the future holds for this unique performance practice. (The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of University of California, Riverside of the Palm Desert Campus. Admission is free.) The Bird Song & Dance Festival features honored bird singers and dancers from California and Arizona. It is estimated that 535 bird singers, dancers, and other guests attended last year’s festival. Native food and craft vendors will be present, as well as Tribal representatives who will display educational resources and other information. The event will include a free-standing exhibition about the tradition of bird singing, with a special tribute to past
Tribal elders who kept alive the tradition of bird singing by their teaching of bird songs to succeeding generations of Tribal members. This photographic display with accompanying text will be presented on a series of large vertical panels that highlight the rich cultural heritage of Cahuilla bird singing and dancing. Through the ages, bird singing and dancing have been an important part of Native culture for tribes in southern California and other regions of the Southwest. Birds inspired the Cahuilla people to migrate after the death of their creator, Mukat. They saw birds come and go throughout the seasons, and thought they must be going somewhere better. The people followed the birds but lost their way, in fact, not knowing where to find water or food. They were caught in snow storms and many people died before they made their way back home. Bird songs are social songs that tell stories about the lessons learned during this migration. A completely oral tradition, they were sung in a precise order that accurately accounted for the chronology of the migration, and depended on their transference from teacher to student. The event takes place noon to 7 p.m. at 2401 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For additional information, call 760-833-8174 or visit accmuseum.org.
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Crystal Clarity
Deeply creative, Alina Kiryayeva on classic piano may just leave Palm Springs breathless
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lina Kiryayeva has captured the attention of audiences and critics around the world with her “crystal clarity,” so it’s nice to see her at the helm of a program of classic piano favorites. The event takes place at The Richards Center for the Arts, formerly called P. S. High School Auditorium, on Monday, Feb. 6. The Palm Springs CCA has also sponsored a student outreach performance by Kiryayeva as part of their ongoing commitment to support arts education. Kiryayeva is a native of Ukraine. She performed her first solo recital at age eight, and solo debut with an orchestra at eleven. She was the First Prize winner of the Senigallia International Competition, Italy. Kiryayeva stands out for other reasons. She has also claimed top prizes in several international piano competitions in the United States, including the Grace Welsh International Competition, and the California Young Artist International Competition. Kiryayeva has toured Ukraine, Russia, Mexico, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Holland, Japan and the United
States. She has performed with the Kharkov State Philharmonic and State Opera Theatre Orchestras, The Imperial Valley Symphony Orchestra and the New York Symphonic Ensemble Orchestra. Kiryayeva released a solo piano album in 2013 entitled “Sonatas.” The album was featured on 150th broadcast of “Women in Music” on CKWR Radio in Ontario, Canada. The Palm Springs Community Concert Association has presented nationally acclaimed artists to the community since 1958. This all-volunteer nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural life of Palm Springs through live performances. Thanks to the generosity of Patrons and Sponsors, these concerts can be offered at affordable, family friendly prices. Season tickets to the Palm Springs Community Concert Association 2016-2017 series are now available; subscriptions to the fourconcert lineup are $50. For tickets or information please call 760-770-0774 or visit the association’s website at psconcerts.org.
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A Toast to the Stars
Pianist-composer-author Bill Marx to shine at ‘The Rat Pack Hideaway’
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xpect a memorable night when Bill Marx joins “A Toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show” as a guest on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at “The Rat Pack Hideaway.” The son of the silent and zany Harpo Marx, Marx is a Julliard-trained composer, arranger and performer. And his backstory is interesting to note: By the age of 16, Bill Marx was his father’s arranger/ conductor for his guest appearances on television. He also collaborated with his father on albums until Harpo’s death in 1964. He was 17 at the time he made his arrangement for harp for “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” for Harpo’s famous appearance on “I Love Lucy.” Marx authored “Son of Harpo Speaks!” (Bearmanor Media), too, an insider’s story about Hollywood’s comedic royalty. In it, he shares intimate memories of his relationship with his famous father. Playing for more than 50 years, Marx has released jazz albums as well as ones based on his later “piano bar” career. The show, which is patterned after the quintessential Rat Pack party on stage, is filled with many of their favorite hits. Also included will be music from composers, singers, TV and movie stars who have had homes in the Coachella Valley including: Hoagy Carmichael, Jerry Herman, Sammy Cahn, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Judy Garland and many more. Produced by Five Star Adventures Tours and Events (FSA), “A Toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show,” the outdoor event will be presented weekly (6 p.m. Wednesdays) through March 29. The dinner and show will a hot ticket considering its setting at “The Rat Pack Hideaway.” The timeless Las Palmas rancho estate frequented by Frank Sinatra and his entourage so often that the nickname stuck. One of the oldest properties in Palm Springs, this glamorous estate has now become a weekend getaway for Hollywood A-Listers. It served as a loca-
tion for the Emmy Award-winning movie of Liberace’s life story, “Behind the Candelabra.” The house was owned by actor Robert Stack in the 1950s at which time it became a hang out for Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and others. As for the event dinner, it includes two wine, beer or soft drinks per person, and will be catered by popular local food purveyor PS Underground, who will provide a dazzling three-course meal. Included in the purchase price, will be a wine greet and welcome, and a tour of the Old Las Palmas estate grounds. In addition to and immediately preceding each event, guests will have an opportunity to experience FSA’s Legends and Icons Tour. For a separate additional fee, guests will be hosted in Mercedes Benz coaches and vans, to more than 30 celebrity homes, with the last stop being at the Rat Pack Hideaway for the 6 p.m. dinner and show. Prices: Combined tour and event: $149 per person. Event only: $99 per person. All guests will be picked up by FSA at 220 W. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, at the parking lot across from The Our Lady of Solitude Church. No parking at the venue. Pick-up times: Combined tour/event: 4:45 p.m. Dinner and show only: 5:45 p.m. Show ends: 8:30 to 8:45 p.m. Shuttle back to parking lot following the show. For reservations, please call 760-2009483, or visit fsatours.com.
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crossword
“SNOW DRIFTS”
45 Squeezes (into) 47 Grading aid
14 Food delivery service for the homebound
49 It’s a plus
20 VP Agnew
Across
50 Boys in the ‘hood
1 “Aeneid” poet
51 Hides out
7 Show ___
53 Singer Rawls
21 Comedian who is the narrator on TV’s “The Goldbergs”
10 GI-free area 13 Requiring decryption
54 Unix scripting language
14 Only
55 Locations
15 Heating alternative
59 Long stretch
16 Maine park
60 Laptop co.
17 Cork’s country
61 Trattoria dessert
18 “Xanadu” group
62 Criterion: Abbr.
19 “In all likelihood”
63 AOL rival
21 “Over here!”
64 Off the mark
22 Curses 25 Keeps at it 27 One studying saucers 29 Breaks off 30 Creative 31 Acapulco gold 32 Letter abbr. 33 Sneak a peek 34 Melodious 36 Did too much 39 Shock grp. 41 Terse question 42 Agrippina’s slayer 43 Kind of salami
Down 1 Itinerary word 2 Mag for execs 3 Major TV brand 4 1966 Beach Boys hit 5 “You’d better believe it” 6 Its symbol is Pb 7 Lebanese port 8 Like some vbs. 9 End of a series 10 Makes something better in a big way 11 Country singer Ronnie 12 Polish bread
22 Kind of income 23 60’s do 24 Berry Gordy Jr. pioneered it 26 Boom source 28 “___ light?” 32 Soothing plant 35 Nautical calls 37 Coastal eagle 38 Biblical verb 40 Significant other 43 Some roof ends 44 Implant deeply 45 Vail trail 46 Oahu outsiders 48 Like a Boston accent 52 Women’s links grp. 54 Cook’s spray 56 Elevator ___ 57 J.F.K. posting 58 Kind of flour
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Start Your Engines 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
Revved up and ready for a show, classic cars entice in La Quinta
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njoy cars? How about Hot Rods? Does your pulse race when seeing a cool custom car? Then the La Quinta’s 11th Annual Hot Rod Classic and Custom Car Show is the event for you. Dozens of car enthusiasts will be displaying their pride and joy on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Frances Hack Park in La Quinta. Expect live entertainment, vendor
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
booths, food and a beer garden. On the roster: attendees help select the “People’s Choice” entry. There is also a “Mayor’s Choice” trophy and “Best Hot Rod In Spirit of Jim Varco’” trophy. Plaques are awarded for Best Street RodOpen Car, Best Street Rod-Closed Car, Best Paint, Best ‘50s, Best Sports CarForeign, Best Classic, Best ‘60s, Best Special Interest, Best Engine, Best ‘70s, Best Motorcycle, Best Custom, Best ‘80s, Best Low Rider, Best Sports Car, Best Truck, Best Orphan, Best Muscle Car. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frances Hack Park, 77865 Avenida Montezuma, La Quinta. Interested in displaying your car? Or for additional information, contact the chamber for further information at 760-347-0676 or visit gcvcc.org/event/ hot-rod-classic-custom-car-show.
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art
Art in Bloom
Innovative artists and live music brightens Art on Main Street in Old Town La Quinta
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“Portal to Eternity” by photographer Laurent Martrés
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ld Town hosts its 12th season of widely acclaimed art shows under the new name “Art on Main Street” this month. Previously known as Art Under the Umbrellas, the shows are now produced by Old Town along Main Street, and are a major attraction to residents and visitors from around the world. The Art on Main Street shows are a celebration of the City of La Quinta’s commitment to the arts which are one of La Quinta’s greatest cultural assets. More than 80 local and California artists will be showing and selling their original work. An exquisite selection of
paintings, photography, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, glass, wood, ceramics, textiles and wearable art are featured. The February shows include more than 30 jewelers as well as textile artists with original designs in jewelry, hats, scarves, jackets and other keepsakes that are perfect Valentine’s Day gifts. Old Town Artisan’s Studio and La Quinta Historical Society are also a part of the shows with displays and information about art classes and cultural events this season. Meet the artists and enjoy live music surrounded by the uniquely beautiful
Santa Rosa mountains. The ambience of Old Town’s charming cafes, wine bars, beer garden, and boutiques add a unique shopping and dining experience. And by popular request, La Rue Café & Wine Bar is now open for breakfast. Come for the Art, stay for the day Admission and parking are free. Old town La Quinta is located in the Village of La Quinta. Take Washington Street south, go west on Calle Tampico two blocks; Old Town will be on the left. For more information, visit oldtownlaquinta.com or facebook.com/artonmainstreet.
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dining
Ode to Oscar’s
Local favorite morphs into an ideal spot for the indoor/outdoor lifestyle By Lucinda Sue Crosby For Desert Entertainer
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onsidering its desolate sand and scrub origins, Palm Springs and environs have blossomed into a fabled world-class tourist destination for a number of reasons: it illustrated the book on indoor-outdoor living; the cultural activity is varied and inclusive; and it embodies the restaurant-as-cabaret concept that can satisfy many palates and the souls of music lovers at the same time. Allow me to introduce Oscar’s, a charming standard bearer of these attractive hallmarks of life in a temperate climate. Operator Dan Gore took over the running of this Italian piazza-style courtyard and dinner theater back in August of 2016. A 26-year veteran of stage productions around the globe, Dan saw the potential of the site immediately and couldn’t wait to take advantage of it. “It’s so reminiscent of old town Palm Springs,” he told me, “what with the European flavor, the ambiance and the aesthetics—it’s a gem.” Indeed. The spacious patio is softened with strings of lights and a gushing fountain and from the bistro-style bar, you can watch an unending parade of passersby. Heaters or the sun warm the space for day-into-night comfort. There are a number of reasons for Oscar’s expanding popularity. Here are a few thumbnail sketches: BRUNCH: Service from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. If you’re a Benedict addict like me, go with the Smoked Salmon (lox atop perfectly poached eggs nestled on toasted English muffins with
house Hollandaise). I also recommend the Stuffed French Toast for a savory and flavorful reward after a demanding week (chock full of eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, cheddar, spinach and tomato). Trust me—unique in this Valley. LUNCH AND DINNER BEST SELLERS: Grilled Scorpion Shrimp Skewers (with an avocado/watermelon pico de gallo); Mediterranean Panini (artichoke hearts, avocado, roasted peppers, Provolone, sprinkled with an olive tapenade on grilled sourdough); or the Grilled Pork Chop (with cranberry chutney, potatoes and al dente asparagus). HAPPY HOUR: 11 a.m. until close Mondays and Tuesdays, and 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Christine, a lovely and lively barkeep swears by the Reuben Egg Roll appetizers (!), an unlikely yet successful wedding of food traditions (corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and 1,000 Island dripping becomingly over all). She is also deservedly proud of her handcrafted Bloody Mary but wouldn’t spill any secrets. You’ll also find well drinks and house wines at nicely reduced prices. FEBRUARY ENTERTAINMENT: Because most performances take place outdoors, inclement weather can shift the schedule. 6-9 p.m. Monday — Kal David Trio (David is a well-known blues guitarist, singer and songwriter who’s had a multi-layered career, including a highly successful term with Columbia Records in the early 1970s. A desert standout); 6-9 p.m. Tuesday — Alex Santana (solo guitarist); 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (in the Showroom) — Oscar’s Idol Talent Contest; 5-9 p.m. Friday — Brian’s Dirty Matini (classic rock ’n’ roll … think the Stones or Bruce Springsteen); 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday Brunch — Mikole Kaar (world-class Jazz musician who astounds on tenor and soprano sax, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, piano, and bassoon … pop and jazz); 9
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Grilled Scorpion Shrimp Skewers with avocado/watermelon pico de gallo p.m. Saturday — Liz Disco (’70s, ’80s, ’90s dance music inspired by the fabulous Liz Taylor; costumes encouraged!) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brunch — Mikole Kaar (pop and jazz); 4 p.m. Sunday Afternoon — Tea Dance Disco (hugely popular). SPECIAL EVENTS: “Champagne Lady” Roberta Linn is coming to Oscar’s! Dan
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has a high regard for holiday celebrations and Valentine’s Day (right around the corner) is no exception. This year, Oscar’s is proud to present long-time Lawrence Welk Champagne Lady Roberta Linn. Linn assumed the duties of Champagne Lady from 1949 to 1954, making the trek to California with the band as well as the transition from the Aragon Ballroom to
Oscar’s California Reuben TV. A stunning woman with a vivacious personality, she was and is adored by audiences—and has continued her storied solo career through the years. Reservations a must for this event. As you can see, Oscar’s is the ultimate combo of food and entertainment—a great place to chill with friends, soak up the atmosphere and drink up the music.
Try it on for size because, as Dan likes to say, “Something good is happening here!” Oscar’s Cafe & Bar, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. Hours: Brunch from 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; 3 p.m. to close Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to close Monday-Friday. For more information, call 760325-1188 or visit oscarspalmsprings.com.
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Hiking & Biking Trails Hiking Palm Springs
Hiking La Quinta
Andreas Canyon Trail
Boo Hoff Trail to Lake
Tahquitz Canyon
Cahuilla Loop
Palm Springs Art Museum Trail
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Murray Canyon Trail Araby Trail South Lykken Trail North Lykken Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Hiking Rancho Mirage Bighorn Overlook Trail Butler-Abrams Trail Chuckwalla Trail Clancy Lane Trail Jack Rabbit Trail Road Runner Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.
Hiking Palm Desert Hopalong Cassidy Trail
Biking Palm Springs Las Palmas Loop
At The Hop
Swing N’ Hops Street Party celebrates swing dance, craft beer and live music in Palm Desert
Downtown Loop Citywide Loop Tahquitz Creek Loop Deepwelll Loop Canyon Country Club Loop Gene Autry Bikeway Whitewater Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.
Biking La Quinta Bear Creek Trailhead Cove Oasis Trailhead Fritz Burns Park
Randall Henderson Trail
Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve
Herb Jeffries Trail
La Quinta Library
For directions, maps and information visit www.cityofpalmdesert.org
La Quinta Park Sports Complex
Hiking La Quinta
Boys and Girls Club
Bear Creek Trailhead to Cave, Cave to Palm Oasis
For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.
Cove to Lake Cahuilla
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Boogie-woogie to live music by the Jennifer Keith Quintet
alm Desert kicks up its heels and swings into full gear again this February when the City presents the exciting second annual Swing N’ Hops Street Party—an outdoor extravaganza celebrating swing dance, craft beer, and live music in the heart of Palm Desert’s upscale shopping and dining district, El Paseo. Happening from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, on the street between San Pablo Avenue and Larkspur Lane, this free, four-hour street party transports guests to a time when swing was king and everybody danced. With live music from the Jennifer Keith Quintet, everyone can boogie-woogie outdoors, while also enjoying a variety of microbrews in craft beer gardens and great gourmet food booths. Honoring the timeless marriage between jazz dance and live music, the swing party goers can get their groove on with free dance instruction at the event. From West Coast swing to the collection of vintage swing dances – such as Lindy Hop, Shag, Balboa, Jitterbug and the Charleston – those with their dancing shoes on will learn a variety of popular moves from the one and only Lupita Limon. There will also be a swing performance during the event and attendees are encouraged to revive the glamour of the swing era by wearing
fun fashion representative of the 1920s through 1940s! A number of retail vendors and pop-up shops will be located along the avenue including era-specific hair stylings and simple make-up applications. Partygoers can purchase gourmet eats from one many tasty food booths lining the street. Craft beer connoisseurs can hop over to one of two “speakeasies” – beer gardens stocked with suds by local favorite, Coachella Valley Brewing Co., sponsored by Liquid Catering. El Paseo Cruise Night will showcase classic autos from the swing era and beyond. With interactive art stations, crafts, and family fun, there’s something for everyone at Swing ‘N Hops. Swing N’ Hops Street Party is a featured event of First Weekend, taking place from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, the city’s monthly art and culture program taking place every first weekend November through May. Other First Weekend events include Art Walk, El Paseo Cruise Night, Free Fridays at the Galen, and much more. For more information about Swing ‘N Hops Street Party or First Weekend please visit pdfirstweekend.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
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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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Horoscopes February 2-8
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Because of all you know now, there are bits of the past that pang with sweet resonance. You watch them as if through a window. These times are sweet, too. How would you play it if you knew that future-you was watching? TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve faith in many things, ideas and people. The area in which you lack strong belief will be rattled today, and you’ll learn about the source of your doubts and misgivings. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Do you think you’re a better judge of the other person or of yourself? Most people are a better judge of the other person. That’s why feedback from those who love you has credence for you, especially today. CANCER (June 22-July 22). A decision hangs in the balance. Thinking time is needed. Your best thought processes come while you’re driving, showering, walking and the like. Approach from different angles. Reason it out. Feel it out. write it out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Those who have earned your respect, friendship and love (or any two out of the three) deserve the pleasure of your company in real life.
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Face-to-face encounters bring good fortune today. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Everything ends — days, stories, connections — and many endings are accompanied by relief, hope and a swell of new energy. Take a breath and put the next step forward. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). With certain types of button-pushing individuals, it’s very difficult not to be petty. Pettiness is what they draw out in you. It’s like they engage the most infantile parts of you. Counteract with the air-sign mantra: Rise above. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). True success is never determined by factors beyond your control. It can’t be. Because true success is the process. It’s the making of efforts. It’s the systematic approach to a goal, not the goal itself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be drawn to the bright lights and noise. It’s mostly fun to maneuver your way through the sensory excitements, but only for a short period of time. It’s nowhere to overstay. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Networks are built one relationship at a time. You’ve earned yours over years of making and cherishing connections. Some of these connections you can share, and some are nontransferable. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re so openhearted that people rarely cross your personal boundaries; your love is an open field for miles. Still, there are those who will find the property line and cross it today. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re gifted at reading people — even entire rooms full of people! Bonus: You have a sixth sense for who needs what you have to offer and who offers what you need.
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Happy Feet
Rhythmic Circle to electrify McCallum audience with hard-hitting tap, humor and finger-snapping tunes
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here’s tap dancing and then there’s Rhythmic Circus, the percussivedance phenomenon that electrifies audiences with its hard-hitting, rapid-fire tap, humor and finger-snapping tunes. Through the generosity of Diane and Gerald Wendel, the McCallum Theatre hosts Rhythmic Circus and “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” on Feb. 7. The group’s completely original performance is a variety of musical flavors enlivened by an infectious seven-piece band, vocalists, and a very unique, one-man, a cappella, beat-boxing sensation. Rhythmic Circus is a troupe of internationally renowned artists, home grown hoofers from Minneapolis that hit the road with a trunk full of tap shoes, funky costumes and a big brass band, ready to burst onto the stage. “Heatbox,” the human beatbox, joins the swinging seven-piece band to accompany each tap, shuffle, and stomp with a clang, riff and refrain. “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” is a genrehopping performance of a cappella singing, tap numbers, percussive dance routines, and stripped down acoustic numbers. It’s easy to see why this troupe was a 2012 winner of the Edinburgh Festival “Spirit of the Fringe” Award. The show was created out of a desire to get people back in touch with the spirit of celebration. The name of the show comes from an old New Orleans chant dating back to the 1900s—a time when the city was rich with culture and spirit. Rhyth-
mic Circus adopted the chant to spread their positivity and rally their audience to get up, let go and dance. The brilliance of Rhythmic Circus has been marked by rave reviews, sold-out engagements and numerous awards. The troupe was the winner of two Minneapolis SAGE Awards for Outstanding Performance and Outstanding Ensemble; the Spirit of the Fringe Award; two Upper Midwest Emmy Awards; as well as being named Best Dance Performance by the Minneapolis/St. Paul City Pages. The company’s repute goes well beyond the sum of the dancer’s talents; themed pieces include costume changes and musical segues that highlight the funky styling of a seven-piece band. With their combined and highly integrated talents, the dancers and musicians are known for leaving audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles. “As Feet Don’t Fail Me Now” continues to spread their positivity with audiences everywhere, it remains true to its mission to provide inspirational experiences for all age groups and cultural backgrounds through a sensational blend of theatre, music and dance. Tickets are $12-$22 and are available at mccallumtheatre.com or by calling 760-340ARTS. The McCallum Theatre is located at 73000 Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert.
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Comedy and Romance
New stage outings showcase the finer nuances of ‘relationship’ and its greatest asset: humor By Gary Walker Special for Desert Entertainer
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oretta Swit and David Engel headline “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” Coyote StageWorks’ next production running Feb. 3-12 at the Annenberg Theater in the Palm Springs Art Museum. This touching comedy by playwright, screen writer, novelist, producer and actor Richard Alfieri was a hit in its 2001 Geffen Theater LA premiere, starring Uta Hagen and David Hyde Pierce. Other productions featured the pairings of Rue McClanahan and Mark Hamill, Claire Bloom and Billy Zane, Constance Towers and Jason Graae. It was recently made into a film starring Gena Rowlands and Cheyenne Jackson. The importance of the equally strong dual casting is necessary for the plot that tells the story of Lily Harrison (Swit), a formidable retired woman, who hires dance instructor Michael Minetti (Engel) to give her private dance lessons in her gulf-front condo in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida. By the final lesson, Lily shares with Michael her most closely guarded secret, and he shares with her his greatest gifts – his loyalty and compassion. A comedy with music and dance, the play also addresses the serious issues of ageism and intolerance. Larry Raben directs. Besides her incomparable role in M*A*S*H, Swit has major stage credits that include “Same Time Next Year,” “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” “Any Wednesday,” “The Odd Couple,” “Mame,” “Amorous Crossings” and “The Vagina Monologues.”
Loretta Swit and David Engel in Coyote StageWorks production of “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” Engel, a six-time winner of LA’s Ovation Award, has performed in a Royal Variety Performance before Queen Elizabeth and has stage credits including “La Cage aux Folles,” and numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, His films include “Forever Plaid: The Movie,” “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” “Zombie Prom” and “The Albino Code.” Curtain Time: “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” starring Loretta Swit and David Engel, 8 performances only Feb. 3-12, Coyote StageWorks, Annenberg
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Theater, Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive. Tickets: $45-$55 matinees; $50-$60 evenings, and performance times. For more information, call 760-325-4490.
‘Almost, Maine’ John Cariani’s romantic comedy “Almost, Maine,” is Hi-Desert Playhouse’s Valentine’s Day gift for theatre-goers Feb. 3-12, at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center in Joshua Tree. Playhouse Artistic Director Howard Shangraw says of the production, “The
play is told in nine vignettes by the lovelorn residents of the mythical town of Almost in northern Maine. With all the beautiful bumps and bruises, this sweet, funny and honest play goes straight to the heart, tickles the funny bone and always warms the soul.” The cast includes Playhouse newcomers Cooper Gillespie and Larry Scarano, as well as Playhouse veterans Scott Cutler, Dawn Davis, Christopher Schoonover, Jeanette Knight, Amy Angel and Doran Ray. Curtain Time: “Almost, Maine,”
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“Almost Maine” at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center in Joshua Tree 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Feb. 3-11 2:30 p.m. Feb.12 Sunday matinee, Hi-Desert Cultural Center’ Blak Box Theater, Joshua Tree. For additional information, call 760-366-3777 or visit hidesertculturalcenter.org.
‘Exit Strategy Club’ Script2Stage2Screen theatre company presents Kansas City writer Vicki Vodrey’s “The Exit Strategy Club,” Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb. 1011, at their Rancho Mirage venue. The Gina Bikales-directed comedy co-stars Jan Briggs, Don Cilluffo, Chet Cole, Pamela Cole, Lou Galvin and Doug Graham.
Bikales says of the play, “Vicki Vodrey brings another wonderful script. One doesn’t often think of end-of-life discussions and comedy in the same breath. That’s why we love this play. Expect the unexpected as friends gather to push a blind date on an unsuspecting young man and bring a new member into their very special group.” Curtain Time: “The Exit Strategy Club,” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 10-11, Script2Stage2Screen, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert, 72425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $10, no reserved seating. For more information, call 760-345-7938.
BOX OFFICE Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, thru Feb. 5, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $32-$36. For more information, call 760-323-5123 or visit palmcanyontheatre.org. Baby. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, thru Feb. 12, Coachella Valley Rep, The Atrium, 69930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $43-$48. For more information, call 760-296-2966 or visit cvrep.org. Jazz vocalist Rose Mallett, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, Sunday Sounds concert at the Palm Desert Public Library. Free admission. For more information, call 760-346-6552
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom and Sleeping Beauty or Coma. Through Feb. 12, Desert Rose Playhouse, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $32-$35. For more information, call 760-202-3000 or visit desertroseplayhouse.org. Arrival Celebrates the music of ABBA! Thursday, Feb. 16, in concert with the Desert Symphony. McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Tickets: $77$125. Call 760-340-2787 or visit mccallumtheatre.com. Que Sera! Celebrating Doris Day featuring Kristi King with Joel Baker. 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. American Legion Post 519, 400 N. Belardo Road, Palm Springs. Tickets: $20. Call 760320-2420 or visit post519.org for more information.
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In Love With Legends
‘Gone, But Not Forgotten’ concert hits Indian Wells Theater
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Brian McCullough as Roy Orbison
Lance and Dean as The Everly Brothers
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90-minute tribute concert featuring the Everly Brothers, Patsy Cline, Ricky Nelson and Roy Orbison will entertain audiences at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus. The show is full of energy, excitement and loads of great music, as it features four legends in pop and country music. Performers include Lance Lipinsky and Dean Z. as the Everly Brothers, Rosanna Telford as Patsy Cline, Ted Torres as Ricky Nelson and Brian McCullough as Roy Orbison. Some of the hits performed include, “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” “Bye Bye Love,” “Wake Up Little Susie,” “Crazy,” “Garden Party” and “Oh, Pretty Woman.”
Located in beautiful Palm Desert, the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, a doctorate in educational leadership, and teacher credentials and certificates. With more than 1,400 students, it is the Coachella Valley’s four-year public university and plays a vital role in educating and training the region’s growing population. For additional information ot tickets visit IWTheater.com. The Indian Wells Theater is located on the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus - 37500 Cook St. For more information about the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, contact the campus’s Office of Public Affairs at (760) 341-2883, ext. 78107 or visit the campus website at pdc.csusb.edu.
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Time for Tormé
Steve March-Tormé enlivens McCallum Theatre show performing songs related to his famous father By Alison Elsner Special for Desert Entertainer
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s a performer, Steve March-Tormé is a spellbinding, one-stop entertainment shop. Gearing up for his show “Tormé Sings Tormé” coming up at the McCallum Theatre on Feb. 6, the versatile and multi-dimensional singer, musician and raconteur looks forward to delivering a show that connects with and makes his audience feel comfortable from the get-go. “Tormé Sings Tormé” is a much-anticipated stage production that will feature March-Tormé performing songs that were originally recorded and/or related to his father, Mel Tormé. The show is truly a tribute show to Mel Tormé, interspersing creative musical arrangements and March-Tormé’s distinctive voice and style with stories and insights about his relationship with his father and his show biz journey. The show revisits a tour established nine years ago, with “phenomenal tunes and a crackerjack line up of some of the best Los Angeles musicians.” When March-Tormé was young, his parents divorced, and his mother married actor and comedian Hal March, whom March-Tormé also considers his father and an important part of his life. He acknowledges that the comparisons to Mel Tormé are to be expected, even though he’s developed his very own unique sound and style, combining pop and rock with jazz, “If I didn’t want the scrutiny, I wouldn’t use the name,” muses March-Tormé. “Feeling that pressure really isn’t an issue, though, because I’m confident in my abilities, and I know I can deliver. I’m thankful to both of my dads, who instilled such a sense of professionalism in me. “And, I over-rehearse, so there’s no remote possibility that anything will go sideways. Like most entertainers, I have a fear of failure, so I just make sure that
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isn’t going to happen.” When March-Tormé was a child, he wanted to be a professional baseball player. (He’s a two-time Gold Medal winner in fast pitch softball in the 1985 and 1989 Maccabiah Games, the Olympics for Jewish athletes worldwide held in Tel Aviv, Israel.) By the time he was 16 years old, however, he knew show business was his calling, given that he elicited some impressive vocal sounds and he realized he enjoyed the spotlight. When his stepfather, Hal March, passed away – MarchTormé was 17—he felt like it was time to pursue his dream of being an entertainer. “It was a bit of a circuitous route, and like anyone, I took some left turns, but especially in the last 20 years I would say I’ve become really outstanding at my craft,” he says. “I’ve had the good fortune to work with some highly acclaimed producers and professionals.” He adds that he wanted to keep expanding what he is doing. “I’m really at my best point right now, with my best voice. I’m excited to
up his ring finger and responding, “Why do you think?” He believes people will enjoy the McCallum show for a number of reasons. “It’s a fun, musical evening with no angst,” he says. “It will bring back memories for people who may recall songs that my dad, Mel, performed at the Hollywood Bowl, like ‘The Folks Who Live on the Hill’ and so many others.” “Tormé Sings Tormé” runs at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, The McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Tickets are $27-$77. For more information, call 760-340-2787, visit mccallumtheatre. com, stevemarchtorme.com.
work with the Palm Springs Symphony Orchestra because those shows are really fun. In March, I have an upcoming show in Wisconsin, ‘Uncovered’, which allows me to pay homage to singers and songwriters I was brought up on, like Todd Rundgren, Sam Cooke, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, the Beatles and Hall & Oates.” March-Tormé lives in Wisconsin with his wife and children. He attributes the move away from California to “falling in love” and says he usually answers the question “Why Wisconsin?” by holding
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Events and Performances February 2 through February 12 ONGOING ACTIVITIES
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.
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El Paseo Cruise Night Cars start arriving around 3:15pm at the upper level of parking structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Cruisers hit El Paseo at 4:30pm, so grab a chair and enjoy the show. elpaseocruisenight.com/calendar.html.
11th Annual Hot Rod Classic & Custom Car Show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE – live music, vendors, food, beer garden and the best souped up hot rods, cars, trucks and bikes you’ve ever seen! Frances Hack Park, 78100 Francis Hack Ln, La Quinta.
Cole 3 and 8 p.m. Award winning Australian cabaret performer Michael Griffiths explores the colorful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com.
The Joey Sellers Jazz Aggregation 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. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.
Celebrating the music of the Bee Gees 8 p.m. Stayin’ Alive creates a realistic experience of hearing the Gibbs brothers in concert with an exciting set list full of the Bee Gees favorites. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-7755566, spotlight29.com.
2/4 The Golden Boys 8 p.m. Dick Fox’s Golden Boys starring Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell performing together. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com. Swing ‘N Hops Street Party 1 to 5 p.m. Outdoor event brings together swing music performed by a live band, craft beer gardens, gourmet food booths, a classic car show with cars from the 1920s – 1940s, and era specific fashion. El Paseo, Palm Desert. www.pdfirstweekend.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.
The Gardens Concert Series 3:30 p.m. Featuring live entertainment by Desert Sol. A $15 donation helps benefits a local non-profit, attendees get seat, two glasses of wine, and lite bites. The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-862-1990. thegardensonelpaseo.com/events. Pete Carlson’s Tennis Expo 9 a.m.to 2p.m. Featuring reps from Head, Wilson, Prince, Babolat, and New Balance will be on hand. Palm Desert Civic Cenyer Park Tennis Courts, 42900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.
2/5 Concerts for Conservation 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Featuring a musical performers by Lao Tizer, will entertain with an eclectic mix of jazz, rock, classical, Afro Cuban and world rhythms. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. free for members or with paid admission The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 760346-5694, livingdesert.org.
2/5 Palm Springs Vintage Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Boutique flea market in open air setting. Antiques and collectibles from every era with emphasis on MCM furnishings and accessories. Vintage trailers, classic cars, entertainment and snacks! 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. www.palmspringsvintagemarket.com.
2/6 Alina Kiryayeva 7:30 p.m. Kiryayeva was the First Prize winner of the Senigallia International Competition, Italy. Alina Kiryayeva will present a program of classic piano favorites. Richards Center for the Arts, 2248 Ramon Rd, Palm Springs. 760-7700774, psconcerts.org. Tormé Sings Tormé 8 p.m. The first-born son of legendary jazz singer Mel Tormé presents a magical evening of music and memories. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com.
2/11 The Ernie Watts Quartet 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, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.
The Gardens Concert Series 3:30 p.m. Featuring live entertainment by Lao Tizer. A $15 donation helps benefit a different local non-profit and gets attendees a seat on the lawn, two glasses of wine, and lite bites. The Gardens on El Paseo, 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-862-1990. thegardensonelpaseo.com/events. Jackie Evancho 8 p.m. She has astonished audiences with her perfect, beautiful, soprano voice and her presence, poise and charm. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com.
2/12 Golden Dragon Acrobats 3 p.m. Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3402787, mccallumtheatre.com. Concerts for Conservation 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Featuring a musical performers by Andy Cahan of The Turtles. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Living Desert, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org.
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Simply the Best The Joey Sellers Jazz Aggregation, Southern California’s best musicians, ignite Jazz For Jazz Lovers Series
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he Joey Sellers Jazz sounds of an evolving musiAggregation brings cal world. its multitude of talSaxophonist Jerry Pinter ent, experience, and has played with dozens of performance to Pete Carlson’s jazz greats, and appeared on Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series. The more than 40 recordings. Jer12-piece jazz group consists ry has received two Grammyof some of Southern Calinominations, and produced/ fornia’s best jazz musicians. co-produced four CD’s. Jerry The group includes Joey Sellhas written and recorded ers, Charlie Morillas, Ryan nine original compositions. Joey Sellers Dragon, and George Thatcher Multi-reed specialist Bob on trombone. On saxophones, Kim Rich- Carr has appeared on over 135 recordings mond, Jerry Pinter, and Bob Carr. On trum- in his career. Bob has played with dozens pets, Wayne Bergeron, and Ron King. On of jazz greats and Big Bands over the last piano is Kei Akagi, bass is Trey Henry, and 40 years. on drums is Kendall Kay. Trumpeter Wayne Bergeron began his As leader, Sellers is a highly regarded career with Maynard Ferguson, and is curcomposer, arranger, and educator. Joey rently the lead trumpet with the Gordon has played and recorded with dozens of Goodwin Big Phat Band. Wayne is known great jazz artists, and is the only artist in for playing in the very high register. history to receive the Gil Evans Fellow- Wayne has also performed with the LA, ship Award in jazz composition, the Sam- New York, and Cleveland Symphonies. my Nestico Award, and the Julius HempTrumpeter Ron King is one of the last hill Composition Award. top studio, lead, and improvisation masTrombonist Charlie Morillas has ters. Ron has lead his own Quartet and played on both the California High Big Band. Ron has played with the Bill School All-Star Jazz Band, and the Col- Holman, Clayton-Hamilton, and Don lege All-American Jazz Band. Charlie has Menza Big Bands. performed with several jazz Big Bands Pianist Kei Akagi has performed and reand jazz greats, and performed and re- corded with dozens of jazz artists, and has corded with Paul Anka, Barry Manilow, written over 30 compositions. Ray Charles, and others. Bassist Trey Henry has performed with Trombonist Ryan Dragon is a Berklee the LA Philharmonic, with the Hollywood School of Music graduate, first perform- Bowl Orchestra, the Big Bands of Bill Holing with Cirque Du Soleil, and has per- man, Bob Florence, and Gerald Wilson. formed with several L.A. jazz Big Bands. Drummer Kendall Kay swings with Trombonist George Thatcher has per- great time, calmness, and is a solid and formed and recorded with John Wil- tasteful player. Kendall has played with liams, Jerry Goldsmith, Danny Elfman, dozens of LA’s best musicians which inand Randy Newman. George has played cludes the Ron Eschete Trio, and as Jack for Barbara Streisand, Neil Diamond, Jones’ drummer. Frank Sinatra, and many orchestras, and ballet companies. Joey Sellers 12-piece Jazz Aggregation will Saxophonist, arranger, and conductor perform at Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz LovKim Richmond founded the Concert Jazz ers Series at 7 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 4. NonOrchestra, and has worked as a session profit concert proceeds support music educaplayer, musician, arranger, director, and tion for young musicians in the desert. Pete conductor for studios and pmusicians. Carlson’s Golf & Tennis is located at 73741 Kim’s expertise is having an original Highway 111 in Palm Desert. For more inunique voice on the saxophone combin- formation, call 760-568-3263 or visit peteing his extensive experience with new carlsonsgolf.com.
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The Roundup
Festive nighttime outings unfold February 2-8 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.
THURSDAY - 2/2 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 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 Kal David, 5:30 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 - 2/3 AJ’s on the Green The Gilmore & Bryan Show, 6:30 p.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club Emby Alexander, 10 p.m. Guilty Pleasures, DJ Set, 11 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 La Rue Bistro Entertainment at 6 p.m. 78-015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 www.laruewinebar.com
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Rose Mallett performs at Woody’s and Vicky’s on Fridays and Saturdays Oscar’s Café & Bar Dirty Martini Trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.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 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 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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SATURDAY - 2/4 AJ’s on the Green Open mic with Les Michaels and Joel Baker, 7:30 to 10 a.m. 36-200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 202-1111 www.ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club Madame Gandhi & Liphemra, 11 a.m. Comedy Night, 8 p.m. DJ Day, 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 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 Mikole Kaar Trio, 10:30 a.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. (760) 775-5566 www.Spotlight29.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Rose Mallet & Barney McClure, 5 to 7 p.m. Kal David & Lauri Bono, 7:30 p.m. 45-100 Club Dr, Indian Wells (760) 345-9770 www.vickysofsantafe.com 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
SUNDAY - 2/5 AJ’s on the Green Jazz Brunch with Joel Baker 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 Alex Pasternak, 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 Mikole Kaar Trio, 10:30 a.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 Closed for Superbowl 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 - 2/6
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 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 Trio, 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 - 2/7 AJ’s on the Green Linda Peterson, 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 Oscar’s Café & Bar Alex Santana, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs (760) 325-1188 www.oscarspalmsprings.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 - 2/8 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 Ace Hotel & Swim Club Gregory Uhlmann, 7 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs (760) 325-9900 www.acehotel.com/palmsprings 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 Mikole Karr Trio, 5 to 8 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 Chuck Alvarez, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs (760) 778-3520 www.palmhousepalmsprings.com
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entertainment
Night Fever
‘Stayin’ Alive’ delivers high energy and the unique sounds of the Bee Gees to Spotlight 29 Casino 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. 760778-1079; accmuseum.org.
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potlight 29 Casino welcomes back the high-energy show and unique vocal sounds of “Stayin’ Alive,” celebrating the music of the Bee Gee on Saturday, Feb. 11. Tickets are on sale at spotlight29.com. Spotlight 29 Casino’s Spotlight Showroom offers the premier entertainment experience in the Coachella Valley. “Stayin’ Alive” brings reates a realistic experience of hearing the Gibbs brothers in concert with an exciting set list full of the Bee Gees favorites. The concert will feature classic hits such as “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin,’” “How Deep is Your Love,” and the iconic smash hit, “Stayin’ Alive.”
The band is recognized as the quintessential Bee Gees tribute band, the Stayin’ Alive production offers concertgoers a multi-media experience with big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. Don’t miss the distinct vocal harmonies of Stayin’ Alive as they celebrate the music of the internationally acclaimed Bee Gees, live at Spotlight 29 Casino for only $20 per ticket. Tickets are available at www.Spotlight29. com, Star Tickets 800-585-3737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m.
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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 760-3201365 or visit 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, 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 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 760-3426651 or visit 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 information, call 760-325-1391 or visit pstramway.com. Cabot’s Pueblo Museum. 67616 East Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. For more information call 760-329-7610 or visit cabotsmuseum.org.
film
The Golden Boy
‘Gold’ sprinkles Hollywood magic on real-life gem of a tale
Bryce Dallas Howard and Matthew McConaughey in Stephen Gaghan’s “Gold” By Neil Pond
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or his latest starring role, Matthew McConaughey is 12 years, a big belly and a world away from his 2005 title as People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” He packed on 40 pounds, shaved his head to wear a balding hairpiece, and popped in a mouthful of bad teeth to play Kenny Wells, a plucky, cigarette-huffing, third-generation Reno mineral prospector trying to hold onto the company his grandfather “scratched out of the side of a Nevada mountain.” But the late-’80s recession hits his company—built on the ups and downs of the commodities market—especially hard. One night, at rock bottom after a bottle of tequila, Kenny has a dream—about gold on the Pacific island of Borneo, and Michael Acosta (Edgar Ramìrez, who played Dr. Abdic in The Girl on the Train), a maverick geologist he once met. Acosta has a wild theory about the fabulous riches to be found beneath the
Earth’s “ring of fire.” So Kenny, chasing his dream, hops a plane to the other side of the globe and partners up with Michael to go for the gold they both hope is waiting for them through a rainforest, up a river, beneath a mountain, in a nation controlled by an unfriendly dictator and populated by headhunters. There’s more to Gold than just a treasure hunt, however. The story’s really only just beginning when Kenny and Michael strike it rich… The movie is based on the 20th century’s most infamous gold mining scandal, which actually happened in the 1990s and centered on a Filipino prospector and a Canadian company, Bre-X Minerals. You probably never heard about it, unless you happened to see it on an episode of the History Channel’s Masterminds documentary TV series back in the early 2000s. Bryce Dallas Howard plays Kenny’s wife, who doesn’t really have much to do, except in one terrific scene at a lavish
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event. Corey Stoll, from TV’s The Strain, plays a smooth-operator investor trying to get a significant cut of Kenny and Michael’s fortune for his brokerage firm. Model-turned-actress Rachael Taylor, Stacey Keach, Craig T. Nelson and Bruce Greenwood round out the strong cast. Director Stephen Gaghan, whose Syriana (2005) helped George Clooney win an acting Oscar, builds a stylish house of cards, with shades of Scorsese (The Wolf of Wall Street) and David O. Russell (American Hustle), a dash of Boiler Room and even a distant echo of The Sting. As the story zooms along, you get a sense of the mad rush of “gold fever” that sweeps up everyone and everything, especially Kenny. And what a rags-to-riches rush it is: One day you’re rolling in the jungle muck of mud and malaria, the next you’re having sex in a helicopter, ringing the bell on Wall Street or taming a Bengal tiger. Throw in the FBI, a former American president, Michael McConaughey in his birthday suit, a soundtrack of obscure
’80s tunes by the Pixies, Joy Division, New Order and Richard Thompson, and you’ve got a quite an intoxicating swirl of Hollywood gold dust sprinkled atop a little-known gem from the real-world archives. “The last card you turn over is the only one that matters,” Kenny tells a magazine interviewer. And his last card, in the final scene of Gold, is a doozy.
Gold
Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramìrez and Bryce Dallas Howard Directed by Stephen Gaghan Rated: R 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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