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Noteworthy happenings around the desert Joshua Tree National Park asks visitors to watch out for wildlife Joshua Tree National Park is asking visitors, specifically those driving in the park, to look out for wildlife on the roadways and in parking lots. In the past week, three desert tortoises have been killed by vehicles. Two of the tortoises were run over by vehicles in a campground.

Two main factors are contributing to these latest incidents. Sheer numbers of visitors to the park have greatly increased over the last couple years, causing more traffic and, with the park in bloom, animals like the desert tortoise are out enjoying the bounty of food available in the desert.

Please drive with caution and be on the lookout for not only tortoises but any and all wildlife in the park. Objects that may look like a rock or branch on the road could be one of the park’s resident critters.

Slow down, look out and please help reduce these senseless wildlife fatalities.

Just Fabulous celebrates 10th anniversary Just Fabulous, Palm Springs’ cultural and shopping destination, celebrates its 10th anniversary milestone this month. Experience the revelry at a festive celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at the Corridor Courtyard(Alejo Road and N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs).

The public is invited to attend and encouraged to don their best retro or Rat Pack attire. The community celebration features live music by The Gand Band, prizes for the best vintage Rat Pack attire, refreshments provided by The Mod Café.

Bella da Ball will be the event emcee.

The festivities will also include a public welcome for The Mod Café, located across the breezeway from Koffi, which will celebrate their grand opening.

Just Fabulous is located at 515 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. For more information, call 760 864-1300.

Santiago Garcia to showcase unique ‘Converse Shows’ exhibit in Palm Desert Uruguayan painter Santiago Garcia is having a show featuring his unique representational paintings at Desert Art Collection in the El Paseo district, Palm Desert. The pieces will be available for viewing from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday April 7. The exhibit runs through Sunday, April 30. Desert Art Collection & Sculpture Garden, located at 45-350 San Luis Rey Ave., in Palm Desert.

Garcia says his paintings depicting Converse shoes “serve as metaphors for family, relationships, and reminders of where we’ve been and where we’re going.

I am always interested in the interaction between figuration and abstraction.”

Desert Art Collection April gallery hours are: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 760674-9955 or visit desertartcollection.com.

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Film Review: “Ghost in the Shell” Page 24

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The Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet at Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series

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Palm Springs Public Library’s Fourth Annual Family Fun Fest

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Alison Arngrim shares stories at Palm Springs Variety Show

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Palm Springs Air Museum hosts “Metal Trench Art from WWI & WWII”exhibit

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Palm Desert’s First Weekend

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International piano duo, The Latsos, perform in Palm Springs

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Map

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Horoscope

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“Sweet Charity” at Palm Canyon Theatre

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Curtain Time

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Calendar of Events and Performances

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Nightlife

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Fashion Show at The River

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Film Review: “Ghost in the Shell”

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Cover photos: Alfie Pettit photo by James Cesena courtesy of Resort Marketing; Family Fun Fest courtesy of Palm Springs Public Library; “Sweet Charity” courtesy of Palm Canyon Theatre; Metal Trench Art from WWI & WWII courtesy of Palm Springs Air Museum.

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Drag Royalty

Alfie Pettit’s ‘DRG BRNCH’ wows sold-out audiences at Hard Rock Palm Springs

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n a lifetime of unexpected twists and turns, 2017 has already proven no disappointment for Alfie Pettit. His fans across the Coachella Valley and beyond couldn’t be happier about it.

Coming off a spectacular 2016 which saw the performer honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, Pettit has launched a brand new project with the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs for a new collaboration called DRG BRNCH. Pettit’s drag persona, Arial Trampway, is wowing sold-out audiences every Sunday with a stellar show served up over a brunch menu complete with bottomless mimosas.

“Each week, we bring together an exciting mix of drag performers both from inside and outside the Coachella Valley so the show is always fresh and new,” says Pettit.

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A desert resident for more than a decade, Pettit is continuing to produce his brand of entertainment at DRG BRNCH. But as important as the show is, he says that he also uses the weekly event as a vehicle to continue giving back to the community. Each week, Pettit includes “Pass the Purse,” raising money for local charities.

“I think it’s just so important to give back to the community you love and I feel so fortunate to be in a position to be able to do something meaningful for the causes closest to my heart,” Pettit says.

He also believes this is a pivotal time for Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley communities. With major investments and construction underway with even more on the horizon, Pettit is doubling-

down on the desert as a destination for recreation and entertainment. “And the Valley’s full-time residents continually demonstrate they celebrate a wide variety of high quality entertainment options,” Pettit says. “What better place to be a performer than right here? says Pettit.

“Palm Springs is white-hot right now!

I’m excited to be bringing new entertainment opportunities to a city that boasts it’s like noplace else,” Pettit adds. “What we’re creating here really is unique.”

DRG BRNCH happens every Sunday at Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs. Seating opens at 10:30 a.m. The show begins at 11:30 a.m.

For reservations, call 760-325-9676. The hotel and restaurant are located at 150 South In- dian Canyon Dr. in Palm Springs.

WHAT A MIX Aerial Trampway just loves to bring together an wild mix of engaging performers.

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music

Jazz Energy

The Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet brings the finest level of jazz to Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series

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ete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series continues to bring world-class musicians to the Coachella Valley.

This week, The Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quartet will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. The quartet inlcudes Mike Wofford on piano, Holly Hofmann on flute, Marshall Hawkins on bass, and Duncan Moore on drums.

Wofford, was in Shelly Manne’s jazz group for 16 years, and worked with Lee Konitz, Harry “Sweets” Edison, and Benny Carter. He was musical director for Sarah Vaughn, and Ella Fitzgerald. Wofford has worked with dozens of other jazz greats, has led his own trio, quartet, and has arranged the music of Jobim, and Ellington and Strayhorn for string orchestras. He is a

musicians’ pianist who inspires as he plays, and as he absorbs what he hears, he develops his own sound. This is the very definition of a jazz musician.

Hofmann has played in the San Diego area since the late ’80s and booked a National Jazz Series at the Horton Grand Hotel. In 2001 Hofmann married Wofford, and has played in different musical formats. Holly’s playing has been described as having note perfect accuracy, and in the moment fluidity. Hofmann is the standard by which the jazz flute is judged.

Hawkins is a multi-instrumentalist who also plays piano, organ, and drums.

Since 1985 He has taught at the Idyllwild School of Music and Arts Academy.

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Since its inception Hawkins has been the jazz department head and director of the Three Day Jazz in the Pines festival held in August.

Moore is a percussionist who plays a wide range of music that includes jazz, Latin, rock, and R&B. Duncan has worked as a studio musician and recorded jingles, soundtracks, and various projects.

The concert starts 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 8.

Tickets are $25, students and active military are free. Non-profit concert proceeds support music education for young musicians in the Coachella Valley. Pete Carlson’s is located at 73741 Highway 111 in Palm Desert. 760568-3263 or visit petecarlsonsgolf.com.

PIANO MAN Mike Wofford brings world-class musicians to Pete’s.

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events

Barrel of Fun

Palm Springs Public Library celebrates the Fourth Annual Family Fun Fest

SLIDE INTO THE FUN Crafts, games and live performances make up Family Fun Day. There’s even a bounce house.

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he Palm Springs Public Library is once again presenting a Family Fun Festival to the community during the public school district’s spring break.

Partnering with several other community organizations and businesses, the Fourth Annual Family Fun Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 12 in the Palm Springs Stadium. Each organization will have a booth with a fun craft or game and here will also be a bounce house, live performance demonstrations by students from the performing arts academy and more.

Helping celebrate at the event will be radio station MIX 100.5 will also help celebrate the event, broadcasting live during the festival. Other participating organizations include: • AfterSchool Magazine • Agua Caliente Cultural Museum • Animal Samaritans • Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs • The Center • Certified Farmers’ Market • Desert Entertainer • Desert Water Agency • FIND Food Bank • James O. Jessie Desert Highland Community Center • Life Stream Blood Donation

• Marquee Academy of Performing Arts • Palm Springs Animal Shelter • Palm Springs C.E.R.T. • Palm Springs Police and Mounted Unit • Palm Springs Power Baseball • Palm Springs Public Arts Commission • Palm Springs Sustainability Commission The event is free and guests are encouraged to bring their children and just have some fun. Everyone is welcome. “The Library continues to enjoy spearheading this free event for the community during spring break”, says Library Director Jeannie Kays. “It is a great way for all of us to promote our programs and services and the library gets to preview our upcoming summer reading program.” The Library will be giving away a free reusable bag containing a book and program information in their booth, while supplies last.

The Palm Springs Public Library offers a varied and comprehensive collection to the community. The Library is located at 300 S. Sunrise Way, on the corner of Sunrise Way and Baristo Road. For more information about the Library call 760-322-READ (7323) or log on to palmspringslibrary.org. Download the Palm Springs Library mobile app; follow the library on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.

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Meanest Little Girl in the West

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Alison Arngrim shares stories at Palm Springs Variety Show

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he’s been dubbed “the meanest little girl in the West,” but Alison Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson on TV’s “Little House on the Prairie,” will be this week’s guest star at “A Toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show.” Arngrim will share Hollywood insider stories, beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12.

Arngrim was a child star known by everyone who watched television in the ’70s. Her role as Nellie Oleson garnered her the Young Artist Award: Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award, and the TV Land Award: for “Character Most Desperately in Need of a Timeout.”

Having begun stand-up while she was performing on “Little House on the Prairie,” Arngrim used her character Nellie to create a comedic one-woman show, “Con-

fessions of a Prairie Bitch.” She also penned her best seller memoir “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated.”

Arngrim grew up in Hollywood, and with her signature humor, she shares stories from living at the Chateau Marmont during the swinging ’60s. No stranger to Hollywood’s celebrity haunts, Arngrim provides the most “dishy and personal” insights into celebs of yesterday and today.

This special event is produced by Five Star Adventures Tours and Events (FSA,) A Toast to the Stars: The Palm Springs Variety Show includes a complimentary wine greet, dinner and two wine, beer or soft drinks per person. Guests enjoy a three course culinary feast provided by PS Underground. With dishes derived from

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famous, nostalgic eateries, the food dazzles as much as the entertainment. Also included in the purchase price, will be a complimentary wine greet and a welcome from the current owner of the “Rat Pack Hideaway” estate.

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.

The event is held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. All guests will be picked up at 220 W. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, at the parking lot across from The Old Lady of Solitude Church. For tickets, reservations or additional information, call 760-200-9483, or visit fsatours.com.

WHOA NELLIE Alison Arngrim shares Hollywood stories at a special Variety Show event.

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attraction

Heavy Metal

Palm Springs Air Museum hosts ‘From Swords to Plowshares: Metal Trench Art from WWI and WWII’ traveling exhibit

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he Palm Springs Air Museum is currently hosting the traveling exhibit “From From Swords to Plowshares: Metal Trench Art from WWI and WWII” now through April 30.

The exhibit features metal trench art objects that are as varied and unique as the military and civilian artists who created them. The works date from the origins of this brass art form in the trenches of France during the First World War, to post World War Two pieces.

Makers of trench art utilized artillery shells, bullets, shrapnel, aircraft parts, currency and other miscellaneous metal scrap and applied materials. The ingenuity and skill ranged from primitive

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artillery shell vases to elaborate lamps, cigarette lighters and ashtrays exhibiting high artistic craftsmanship. The captivating decorative appeal of trench art often reflected stylistic influences of the time, such as Art Nouveau. Often folk art designs with elaborate engraving and repoussé work were included.

The Palm Springs Air Museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs.

The exhibit is included with regular museum admission. The Air Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. exept for Thanksgiving, Christmas and February 17. For additional information, visit palmspringsairmuseum.org or call 760-778-6262.

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS Handcrafted items in the exhibit were made from artillery shells, bullets, shrapnel, aircraft parts and applied materials.

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events

What a Weekend Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa

City of Palm Desert’s First Weekend embraces Desert X

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Spotlight 29 Casino

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REFLECTIVE SPACE “The Circle of Land and Sky” by artist Phillip K. Smith III will be appearing at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert.

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he City of Palm Desert’s First Weekend for April features a Desert Xthemed schedule of activities taking place from Friday through Sunday, April 7-9. A number of free events are available over the three-day celebration showcasing Desert X artist talks and special exhibitions, along with guided art hikes, live entertainment at The Galen, plus the many other exciting monthly First Weekend celebrations.

With the debut of Desert X, the Coachella Valley and its desert landscape has become the canvas for a curated exhibition of site-specific work by established and emerging artists taking place through April 30. On Friday, April 7, Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert, The Galen presents a talk by local Desert X artist Phillip K. Smith II, with live entertainment by singer, songwriter and guitarist, Derek Jordan Gregg.

Visitors can also view the new exhibition at The Galen, “Journeys of the Heart

by Pat Lash.” This is the artist’s first major museum exhibition that surveys 43 years of work incorporating a range of media, from ceramic, bronze, and cut paper to wood sculpture and lace-making. The free event takes place 4 to 9 p.m. and craft beer is available at the event from Babe’s

Brewery for $5 per glass.

On Saturday, April 8, at 10:30 a.m., the art-inspired fun continues at Cap Homme/Ralph Adams Park located at 72500 Thrush Road in Palm Desert. Participants will get to converse with Desert X creators, followed by a hike up the Homestead Trail to glimpse unique perspectives on Curves and Zigzags, artist Claudia Comte’s compelling Desert X installation.

On Sunday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., College of the Desert Marks Art Center presents two photographic exhibitions with diverse perspectives on water in the California desert. Sant Khalsa: Confluence features the artist’s photo works focused on the theme of water and its relationship to the American West, while Desert Waters, is a companion group exhibition curated by Khalsa, including work by 12 artists. The exhibitions are parallel programs to Desert X. April First Weekend includes numerous arts and cultural activities, including the monthly El Paseo Cruise Night and the renowned El Paseo Art Walk.

To view the First Weekend schedule, visitpdfirstweekend.com. For additional information call 760-568-1441. — Photo by Kasey Sterriker.

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music

Music of the World

Husband and wife international piano duo, The Latsos, light up Palm Springs

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he Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) in association with The Marquee Academy of Performing Arts is presenting a classical concert featuring the international piano duo, The Latsos.

The entire program of music written by local composer, Joe Giarrusso representing music of America, France, and Italy. Giarrusso is not saying, but there will be a special surprise performance at the end of the evening. The performance will feature a “Meet the Artists� reception, with refreshments, after the concert.

The Latsos have been performing primarily in Europe and currently reside in Vienna, Austria, with their son, Luca.

Husband (Giorgi Latso/Latsabidze) and wife (Anna Federova-Latso) are interna-

tional piano artists who met at a concert where Anna was soloist and Giorgi fell immediately in love.

Seeing that there are not too many classical piano duo teams (and there is an abundance of music written by composers throughout history), they both decided to pursue a career of performing music for two-pianos as well as music for one piano, four hands. Of course, they still play solo, chamber and concerto repertoire throughout the world.

The Latsos perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7 at the Marquee Academy of Performing Arts in Palm Springs, 441 South Palm Canyon Drive. Tickets can be purchased through the CVRep Box Office at 760-296-2966 or online at cvrep.org.

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DYNAMIC DUO The Latsos will perform music written by local composer Joe Giarrusso representing music of America, France, and Italy.

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crossword

“J.V. TEAM” Across 1 Hatfield feuder 6 “It’s my turn to bat!”

10 Not fully closed 14 Brunch serving 15 See 34-Down 16 Let go 17 “Journey to the Center of the Earth” author 19 “Sounds good to me!”

20 Valhalla V.I.P. 21 Nonclerical 22 Textile factory container with coloring 24 “None of your ___!”

26 String quartet member 27 Spoon-___ 28 Piece of scenery 31 Cheap hotels, for short 34 Hindu class 35 Dr. Dre’s old group 36 Love personified 37 “The Two ___” (Nicholson movie) 38 New driver, typically 39 Lodge 40 Tennis ace Monica 41 Rendezvous

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Competed with Bishop’s jurisdiction Toothbrush brand Hoosegow 1960’s supermodel ___ green ___ California Italian sauce brand Fictional coffee grower from Colombia Flu symptom With warts and all Rodents, in fun Cookers Actress Russo Slapstick falls

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Low-level position Unrefined “The Color Purple” role Precedes at a concert Word on a Ouija board Mountaineer’s tool Name repeated in a nursery rhyme 8 Mantel piece 9 Foretells 10 Off course 11 Ernest P. Worrell actor 12 Puccini piece 13 Monthly expense

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___ the Impaler Coupler Creepy Craven Ming things Kind of bean Has a tab Gasp Salon focus Old Dodge model Angelina Jolie’s acting father 34 With 15-Across, “The Alienist” author 37 Smucker’s container 38 Shaky one 40 Smeltery refuse 41 Picker-upper 43 Contests a case 44 Moravian, e.g.

46 Intuit 47 Tyler Perry’s grandmother 48 Throw out 49 Flattens 50 Mouth, slangily 51 City on the Brazos 52 Hurt 56 Treat shabbily 57 PA system component

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astrology

Horoscopes April 6 - April 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The thrifty move is the one that will save you money in the long run. There is no point in being wise with your pennies if it causes you to be foolish with your dollars later on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve served so many. This is about you today.

Speak your heart. Publicize your work.

Show your process. Tell your story. And dance for no one but yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Harry Houdini was originally known as “Harry Handcuff Houdini,” until he started thinking about all of the other limitations that can bind a person. Don’t let one limit define you. You’ll ultimately break through them all.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everything you own, have and cherish requires maintenance to some degree. Relationships require the most right now. Tune them up by plotting some fun together.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In the movies, you figure out that you love a character and then watch that character suffer. In reality, you love a character and then are a part of what happens next. So, what happens next?

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Life can be like a wrestling match. Everyone has a different tolerance level. People tap out.

Sooner is better than later. If you know you’re leaving, what are you trying to prove by staying longer?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The rules of improvisational acting will apply to your life today. When people give you an idea, regardless of what it is, say yes and add to it. Also, you can change the dynamics of any situation just by changing who you are being.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The people close to you don’t always know what they should about you. It’s annoying and tedious, but you’ll have to educate and re-educate them about how to treat you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Because you are intensely creative, you see more possibilities than others do. This can make a relatively easy task, such as dressing or making a sandwich, seem complicated. Don’t let all the options get in your way!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re allowed to play whatever role you want to play. Invent one. This is a time for experimentation. Turn things around and around in your mind. Ask a new question; draw a fresh conclusion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Go on and do your thing. Commit to the makeover. This isn’t selfish, not in the least.

What you do to make it better for yourself will also make it better for others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The human brain is no kluge; it’s an elegant, complicated miracle of an organ. And when it steers you wrong today, it will also be steering you right. Trust yourself.

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stage

So Sweet

Bob Fosse’s stellar style adds zest to ‘Sweet Charity’

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riginally directed and choreographed by directing/dancing legend Bob Fosse, “Sweet Charity” certainly made an impact. Expect the musical to do that locally at the Palm Canyon Theatre, whose production will focused on celebrating Fosse’s style. Choreographer and stage veteran Stephanie Eley delivers her expertise in this show via dancers from various studios across the valley and many College of the Desert students, too.

Eley was in the original Broadway cast of “Dreamgirls” and “My One and Only,” and performed in the national and international tours of “A Chorus Line” from 1977-1980. With dance number after dance number, this is sure to be a show

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not to be missed as PCT winds down its 20th Anniversary Season.

PCT’s “Sweet Charity” cast is full of company favorites including Se Layne as Charity, Ben Reese as Oscar, Allegra Angelo as Nikki, as well as Kate Antonov, Leslie Benjamin, Sophie Brown and others featured in dancing roles. The show is directed by Scott Smith with musical direction by Steven Smith, who will lead a live quartet of talented musicians. Sets and lighting designs are by J.W. Layne, co-artistic director of PCT. Derik Shopinski is the show’s costume designer.

“Sweet Charity” is based on Federico Fellini’s screenplay “Nights of Cabiria,” which was later written for the stage by Neil Simon with music by Cy Coleman

and lyrics by Dorothy Fields. The musical centers around a dancer-for-hire at a Times Square dance hall. “Sweet” Charity Hope Valentine wants to be loved so much that she’s lost sight of who she is, as she muddles through a deceptive world in the Big Apple.

“Sweet Charity” runs through Sunday, April 16.

Regular show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32-$36.

Student tickets are $15, with valid ID; student tickets must be purchased at the Box Office.

For tickets or more information, call 760-3235123 or order at PalmCanyonTheatre.org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs.

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curtain time

Ask Her Anything

Coyote Stageworks presents Gloria Loring in the warm-hearted and witty comedy/drama, ‘The Lady With All the Answers’

By Gary Walker Special for Desert Entertainer

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ward-winning actress/singer Gloria Loring stars in the warmhearted and witty comedy/drama about Ann Landers as she prepares for her most important column in Coyote Stageworks’ “The Lady with All the Answers,” April 1423 at Palm Springs’ Annenberg Theater.

Artistic Director Chuck Yates says, “Playwright/writer/ actor/producer David Rambo gives us a chance to get up close and personal with ‘Eppie’ Lederer, better known to the world as Ann Landers.

“This folksy, funny and straightforward one-woman play is set in Eppie’s plush, traditionally furnished living room on a late night in 1975…Like many another journalist facing a deadline, she insists on exhausting all forms of procrastination before settling down to crank out her ‘most important column of my career.’

“Instead of rapping out those few momentous paragraphs, Eppie entertains the audience with cozy tales of her colorful history, interspersing these with readings of some of her favorite letters, including questions about nude housekeeping, sex in a motorcycle helmet, sibling rivalries, addiction, religion and wandering spouses.”

Loring gained famed on the afternoon soap ”Days of Our Lives,” going on to successful cabaret concerts, stage work and recordings. Yates also notes that Loring “blew away audiences” with her award-winning performance in the Coyote Stageworks production of “Love, Loss and What I Wore.”

Curtain Time: “The Lady with All the Answers,” starring Gloria Loring, April 1423, Coyote Stageworks, Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive. Tickets: $45-$55 matinees, $50-$60 evening performances, 760-325-4490 or visit annenbergtheater.org.

Open Call 2017 After weeks of auditions and rehearsals, some worthy entertainer(s) will be the new winner of the Open Call 2017 Talent Competition, Saturday, April 15, at the McCallum Theatre.

The Audience Favorite will follow last year’s popular winner, Italian tenor Gerald Colucci. The contestants represent many of the best performers representing all ages, and you can celebrate their successes at the Saturday evening program. The finale is always a crowd pleaser and highlight of the McCallum Education Program’s season.

Curtain Time: Open Call Talent Competition 2017, 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, April 13-14; 2 p.m. & performance at 7 p.m., April 15, McCallum Theatre Institute, McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Tickets: $12-$37 Thursday-Friday, April 13-14; $22-$67 Sunday, April 15, 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com.

Jack Lawrence Tribute

“They All Sang My Songs” will be a tribute to Great American Songbook composer Jack Lawrence when five well-known cabaret singers perform at the Pearl McManus Theatre at the Palm Springs Woman’s Club Friday and Saturday evenings, April 14-15.

Vocalists Darcy Daniels, Keisha-D, Charles Herrera, Phillip Moore and Bill Lohnes will be joined by pianist and Musical Director Charlie Creasy. The show is produced by Burt Peachy and Richard Lawrence.

The program includes such hits as “Tenderly” (Rosemary Clooney), “Beyond the Sea” (Bobby Darin), “Yes My Darling Daughter” (Dinah Shore), “If I Didn’t Care” (The Ink Spots), “All or Nothing at All” (Frank Sinatra) and “Hold My Hand,” nominated for the 1954 Best Song Oscar in the Debbie Reynolds and Dick Powell film “Susan Slept Here.”

Curtain Time: “They All Sang My Songs,” 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 14-15, Pearl McManus Theatre, 314 South Cahuilla Road. Tickets: $20, or visit theyallsangmysongs.brownpapertickets.com.

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DEAR ANN Gloria Loring portrays legendary Ann Landers in this folksy, funny and straightfoward one-woman play.

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curtain time McCallum This Weekend Two of the McCallum Theatre’s most popular performers, comedienne Rita Rudner and jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, perform this weekend at the Palm Desert venue: • Friday, April 7, 8 p.m.: Rita Rudner is the nine-time Las Vegas Comedian of the Year and has the longest-running solo comedy show in the city’s history with over 14 years on the Strip. Known for her thought-provoking on-liners and observations on everyday life, Rudner “keeps it real” talking about the things that amuse her. Tickets: $37-$87, 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com.

• Saturday, April 8, 8 p.m.: Smooth jazz trumpeter Chris Botti returns by popular demand, bringing his lush sound, impeccable technique and thoughtful improvisations. “The New York Times” says, “Mr. Botti has burnished an image of pensive romance, achieving stardom in the realm of adult, contemporary pop.”

Tickets: $61-$101, 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com.

Opera in the Park Opera in the Park returns for its 19th season Sunday afternoon, April 9, in Palm Springs’ Sunrise Park.

This annual free concert is a celebration of opera music in an informal outdoor setting featuring eight up-and-

KEEPING IT REAL Rita Rudner brings her thought-provoking oneliners to the McCallum Theatre. coming opera singers and a professional orchestra.

The program includes arias from operas by Bellini, Bizet, Korngold, Mozart, Puccini, Rossini and Verdi.

Curtain Time: 19th Annual Opera in the Park, 1-4 p.m., Sunrise Park, Palm Springs. Free admission. For additional information, call 760325-6107 or visit palmspringsoperaguild.org.

BOX OFFICE Sweet Charity, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, through April 16, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. For tickets, call 760- 323-5123 or visit palmcanyontheatre.org.

An Evening with Norm Lewis, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Drive. For tickets, call 760-325-4490 or visit the Box Office.

The Latsos, 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, CVRep and Marquee Academy of Performing Arts, 441 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. For tickets, call 760296-2966 or visit cvrep.org.

Chapatti, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. matinees Saturday-Sunday, through

April 9, Dezart Performs, Pearl McManus Theater, 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs Woman’s Club. For tickets, call 760-3220179 or visit dezartperforms.org.

Godspell, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through April 8 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9, Hi-Desert Playhouse Theater, Joshua Tree. For tickets, call 760-366-3777 or visit hidesertculturalcenter.org.

Del Shores’ Southern Baptist Sissies, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, through April 9, Desert Rose Playhouse, Rancho Mirage. For tickets, call 760-2023000 or visit desertroseplayhouse.org.

Kristin Chenoweth, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, McCallum Theater, Palm Desert.

For tickets, call 760-340-2787 or visit mccallumtheatre.com.

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American AJ’s on the Green 36200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 Casino 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella 760-775-5566 spotlight29.com Escena Lounge & Grill 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs 760-992-0002 escenagrill.com Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery 1937 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-416-0090 ricksrestaurant.biz Woody’s Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com Peaks Restaurant at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tramway Rd., Palm Springs 760-325-4537 pstramway.com/dining Lost on 111 Grill 79410 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-564-8601 loston111.com Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 760-325-2127 ricksrestaurant.biz Simon Kitchen + Bar at Hard Rock Hotel 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9676 hrhpalmsprings.com/simon

WHAT’S FOR DINNER? Woody’s panseared shrimp scallop pasta.

Oscar’s 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com

Alberto’s Ristorante 71416 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-346-3221 albertosristorante.com

Mélange at The Chateau 78120 Caleo Bay, La Quinta 760-564-7332 thechateaulakelaquinta.com

L’Olivo Italian Bistro 333 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs 760-327-0382 lolivoitalianbistro.com

Trio 707 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs 760-864-8746 triopalmsprings.com

Pinzimini Restaurant Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa 71333 Dinah Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage 760-770-2150 westinmissionhills.com

Italian Riccio’s Steak and Seafood 495 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-3111 ricciossteakandseafood.com Bucatini Tratoria 46660 Washington St., La Quinta 760-777-9007 bucatini.biz Bucatini Tratoria 36901 Cook Street, Ste 10, Palm Desert 760-636-5906 bucatini.biz

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Mexican El Ranchito 78039 Calle Estado, La Quinta 760564-0061 elranchitorestaurantlq.com/menu Tortillas Restaurant 32123 Cathedral Canyon, Cathedral City 760-324-8070 trilussarestaurant.com Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert

760-836-9028 freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com

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

Seafood Fisherman’s Market and Grill Palm Springs: 235 S. Indinan Canyon 760-327-1766, fishermans.com Palm Desert: 44250 Town Center Way 760-776-6533, fishermans.com La Quinta: 78575 Highway 111 760-777-1601, fishermans.com

Tapas Justapas 301 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-835-5878 justapas.com.

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Events and Performances April 6 through April 22 ONGOING ACTIVITIES

APRIL 6

An Evening with Lucie Arnaz with the Desert Symphony 8 p.m.

An evening of powerhouse, eclectic evening highlighting many favorites from the Great American Songbook with her tribute to her father, Desi Arnaz. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-3402787, mccallumtheatre.com.

APRIL 7 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, 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 760323-8297.

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 palmspringsvintagemarket.com.

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Rita Rudner 8 p.m. Known for her thought provoking one-liners and her observations on everyday life, Rudner keeps it real talking about the things that amuse her. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.

760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com.

Paquita La Del Barrio 8 p.m.

Known as one of the great defenders of women through her socially relevant songs of courage, pride and social stigmas. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com.

Kenny Loggins 8 p.m. He brings his smooth and beautiful voice that’s been featured in smash-hit soundtracks and stages world-wide to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. fantasyspringsresort.com.

APRIL 8

Art on Main Sreet 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Featuring orginal art from numerous artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics, glass, metal sculpture, jewelry, and textiles. Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com.

Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Live performance by The Mike Wofford Quartet with Holly Hofmann. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert.

760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.

Concerts Under the Palms 7:30 p.m. Lou Gramm, the original voice of Foreigner, brings his powerful and distinctive voice to the stage. Spa Resort Casino, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com.

Chris Botti 8 p.m. The acclaimed trumpeter returns with his lush sound that combines impeccable technique with throughtful improvisations. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com.

Guadalcanal - The Cactus Air Force 1-2 p.m. Presented by Michael Carra, hear detailed accounts of the heroic efforts of Army, Navy, and US Marine pilots in the early days of WWII. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-7786262, palmspringsairmuseum.org.

APRIL 9

Opera in the Park 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a day of Opera music with a professional orchestra in the park. Sunrise Park, 401 S. Pavillion Way, Palm Springs. palmspringsoperaguild.org.

APRIL 12

Sustainable Film Series 10 a.m.

“Sila and the Gatekeepers of the Artic” will be screened. Film examines the impact of global warming on a oncethriving culture now struggling to survive on our world’s northernmost frontier. Q&A with filmmaker after the screening. Palm Springs Art Museum, 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760346-5600, psmuseum.org.

APRIL 14-APRIL 16

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Featuring many genres of live music including headliners Radiohead, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar.

Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. coachella.com.

APRIL 15-APRIL 16

Free Entrance Days at Joshua Tree National Park The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite. Joshua Tree National Park, 74485 National Park Dr., Twentynine Palms. nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm.

APRIL 15

Easter Eggstravaganza 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event features huge Easter Egg hunt of 10, 000 eggs. Enjoy activities

including Easter crafts, face painting, games, prizes and more! The Living Desert Zoo and Garden, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org.

Tigercat Open Cockpit Sit in the cockpit of a vintage warbird. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org.

Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Live performance by The Lolly Allen Quintet. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.

APRIL 20

Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series Featured film is “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” University of California, Riverside Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert.

760-837-1663.

APRIL 21

David Crosby 8 p.m. Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash comes to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com.

APRIL 21-APRIL 23

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Featuring many genres of live music including headliners Radiohead, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar.

Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. coachella.com.

APRIL 22

F4U Open Cockpit Sit in the cockpit of a vintage warbird. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org.

Keith Sweat 8 p.m. R&B superstar brings his soulful sounds to Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com.

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The Roundup

Festive nighttime outings unfold April 6-12 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.

THURSDAY - 4/6 AJ’s on the Green Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald 7 to 10 p.m.

36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club DJ Victor Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 p.m.

76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com La Rue Bistro Entertainment at 6 p.m.

78015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 laruewinebar.com La Quinta Brewing Company Entertainment at 8 p.m.

78065 Main St., La Quinta 760-972-4251 laquintabrewing.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Kal David, 5:30 p.m.

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Smooth Brothers, 7 p.m. to closing 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-322-9293 fishermans.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Robert Salisbury, 5-6 p.m.

Carolyn Martinez & Trio, 6:30 p.m.

45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com

Woody’s Palm House Linda Peterson, 6 to 10 p.m.

450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

FRIDAY - 4/7 AJ’s on the Green The Gilmore & Bryan Show, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club The Full House Band featuring Nena Anderson, 8 p.m.

701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-777-1601 fishermans.com The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m.

44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert 760-776-6534 fishermans.com Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 p.m.

76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com La Rue Bistro Entertainment at 6 p.m.

78015 Main Street, La Quinta (760) 296-3420 laruewinebar.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Dirty Martini Trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m.

235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-322-9293 fishermans.com

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FEELIN’ ALRIGHT Barry Minniefield at Vicky’s of Santa Fe every Wednesday.

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FRIDAY - 4/7 Spotlight 29 Casino DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m.

46200 Harrison Place, Coachella 760-775-5566 Spotlight29.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Meet the Corwins, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

John Stanley King Show, 8 to Midnight 45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Rose Mallett, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

SATURDAY - 4/8 AJ’s on the Green Cabaret on the Green Open Mic with Les Michaels & Joel Baker, 7:30 to 10 p.m.

36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club DJ Journee Dash Eye, 10 p.m.

701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-777-1601 fishermans.com

Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m.

235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-322-9293 fishermans.com Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m.

46200 Harrison Place, Coachella.

760-775-5566 Spotlight29.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Rose Mallet & Barney McClure, 5 to 7 p.m.

Kal David & the Real Deal, 7:30 to 11 p.m.

45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Yve Evans, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Stanley Butler Band, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

SUNDAY - 4/9 AJ’s on the Green Shelley Yoelin & Bill Casale, 11:30 a.m.

36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club Aaron Castle (DJ Set), 11 a.m.

701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band, 6 to 8 p.m.

76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com

The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m.

44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert 760-776-6534 fishermans.com

Oscar’s Café & Bar Mikole Kaar Trio, 10:30 a.m.

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stnley King & Trio, 6 to 9:30 p.m.

45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 p.m.

76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Mikole Kaar Trio, 10:30 a.m.

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com

Woody’s Palm House Linda Peterson, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Smooth Brothers, 6 to 10 p.m.

450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

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MONDAY - 4/10 AJ’s on the Green Bill Marx 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com

PALM SPRINGS

LA QUINTA

Ace Hotel & Swim Club 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-3259900. Happy Hour Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Amigo Room.

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.

Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr. 760-3229293. Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4 to 6 p.m. All day Sunday. 8 p.m. to closing happy hour.

INDIAN WELLS

Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-3252127. Daily happy hour, 3-10 p.m. all day Monday.

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

Indian Wells Resort Hotel 76661 Highway 111. 760-345-6466.

Daily happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m.

Woody’s Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive. 760-2300188. Daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m.

PALM DESERT

Justapas 301 N. Palm Canyon, Ste 200. 760-8355878. Daily happy hour, 5-6:30 p.m.

Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill 73325 Highway 111. 760-836-9028.

Daily, 3-5 p.m. at the bar only.

Trio Restaurant 707 N. Palm Canyon Dr. 760-8648746. Daily happy hour, 11am-7 p.m.

Oscar’s 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. 760325-1188. Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 2 to 7 p.m.

RANCHO MIRAGE Pinzimini Restaurant The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive.

760-770-2150.Daily happy hour, 4-6 p.m.

COACHELLA Spotlight 29 Casino 46200 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.

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m.

76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com

Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costly Trio, 6:30 to 10 p.m.

45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House John Bolivar & Tony Granberry, 6 p.m.

450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

WEDNESDAY - 4/12

Oscar’s Café & Bar Kal David Trio, 6 to 9 p.m.

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com

AJ’s on the Green Shelley Yoelin Group, 7 to 10 p.m.

36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com

Woody’s Palm House Trish Hatley & Barney McClure, 6 p.m.

450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

Ace Hotel & Swim Club Big Lazy, 7 p.m.

701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings

TUESDAY - 4/11 AJ’s on the Green Linda Peterson, 7 p.m.

36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Indian Wells Resort Patricia Welch, 6 to 9 p.m.

76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Alex Santana, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Terri Olsen and The Perfect Band, 6 p.m.

76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Mikole Karr Trio, 5 to 8 p.m.

125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Barry Minniefield, 6:30-10 p.m.

45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Yve Evans, 6:30-10 p.m.

450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

CATHEDRAL CITY AJ’s on the Green 36200 Date Palm Drive, inside Date Palm Country Club. 760-202-111.

Happy hour , Monday, WednesdaySaturday, 2-7 p.m., 9 to close in bar and lounge.

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Attention All Fashionistas

Forever 21 fashion show showcases spring festival wear creating a bold statement.

The River is creating an all-afternoon celebration of fashion and music with complimentary hair and make-up sessions from Terra Lane Hair Designs and MAC Cosmetics, henna tattoos, and more followed by a concert with Zen Robbie in the center’s amphitheater at 6 p.m.

The River at Rancho Mirage is located at 71800 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. For more information, visit heriveratranchomirage.com.

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he River, the Palm Springs area’s entertainment center for shopping and dining in Rancho Mirage, has partnered with fashion retailer Forever 21 to create the first live outdoor show in the center’s courtyard on Saturday, April 8. This is the area’s only Forever 21 fashion presentation showcasing spring festival wear and plus sizes.

“It’s very exciting for The River to be selected as the area’s only location for a fashion presentation by Forever 21 featuring their latest festival looks and plus sizes,” says Ungar Kung, principal at CL Asset Management, owners’ representative of The River. “This is a terrific way to kick-off a month of music festivals here in the Coachella Valley. Forever 21 is a valued tenant and a must-stop destination for teens, their families and friends.”

The Forever 21 fashion presentation at The River will be curated by Palm Springs Life fashion editor and trend expert Susan Stein, who will also be responsible for creating the looks worn by the runway models and providing commentary during the show.

Forever 21’s festival fashion is a fresh take on urban sporty style with a palette of metallic silver, scarlet red, and black

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum History, culture of Cahuilla Indians, baskets, artifacts, photographs. Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 219 South Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. 760778-1079; 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 760-3201365 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

Out of Her Shell Scarlett Johansson puts flesh on

live-action remake of ‘Ghost in the Shell’

By Neil Pond

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he big “news” about “Ghost in the Shell,” though, is that it’s the long-awaited live-action remake of a groundbreaking, classic 1995 Japanese anime film of the same name. The original “Ghost in the Shell,” based on a series of popular Japanese “manga” comics, spawned a television series, several video spinoffs and a 2004 sequel that became the first animated film ever to compete for the grand prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

Scarlett Johansson stars as Major, a sexy, futuristic fembot who’s basically a human brain with cyber body parts. She’s been salvaged from a horrific incident and recommissioned by a robotics corporation in cahoots with the government and the military.

New Port City, the punk-goth future world in which the movie is set, has all sorts of people walking around with all sorts of no-big-deal cyber enhancements.

But Major is touted as the first of her kind, a successfully transplanted human brain inside a 100 percent robotic casing—her “ghost” identity in a humanoid, hightech, super-duper “shell” of hydraulics, wires, circuitry, gridwork and tubing.

Her motherly surgeon is thrilled, but the head of the robotics program is a bit more pragmatic and bottom-line: “She’s a weapon, and the future of my company.”

So Major is assigned to a team of cyberwarfare operatives, and you can guess what happens next—a lot of run, run, bang, bang, boom, boom. Major’s mission is a bit murky—there’s someone out there named Kuze who’s got to be stopped before he…oh, whatever.

Some of the sequences are eye-popping, even gorgeous—like the geisha robot assassin that turns into a wall-crawling “spider,” and the stunning backgrounds that seem almost alive.

The movie brings up issues of consciousness, artificial intelligence, memory, mutations and just how far corporations (or governments) could, should or would go into the lives of people who can’t stop them. If it seems kind of familiar, it’s because we’ve been there before in “Blade Runner,” “The Matrix,” “Robocop,” “Ex Machina,” “A.I.” and “Minority Report.”

“Ghost in the Shell” gets in some nice, more subtle touches, however. In a movie full of far-out sights and explosive action, a quiet, subdued scene when Major goes to the apartment of a grieving mother is filled with understated sorrow—and loaded with deeper clues. A scene where Major gently engages a prostitute just to remember the feel of human flesh is heartbreaking.

But overall, this Ghost seems a bit late in the game. It’s got a shiny, great-looking shell, but the ghost inside isn’t really anything new.

Ghost in the Shell

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Juliette Binoche & Pilou Asbaek Directed by Rupert Sanders Rated: PG-13 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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