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Extreme Midget Wrestling Brings high-flying leaps from the top ropes to Spotlight 29 Casino

he “Baddest Little Show on Earth” is bringing some extreme wrestling action to Spotlight 29 Casino at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. This big-time show features wrestlers from the Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation (EMWF), with heights at four feet, 10 inches tall or under. Fans can expect to see an incredible show from the pint-size entertainers like Lil’ Rampage, Tiny Terminator, Nasty Boy and Little Devil, in what has been rated the No. 1 “Best Alternative Act” by Night Club & Bar Magazine for the last three years. The EMWF has been traveling around the country, entertaining crowds for over 45 years and just like regular-sized wrestlers,

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they smack each other over the head with chairs, throw each other over tables and perform high-flying leaps from the ropes. After the show guest can enjoy drink specials or dance the night away at three exciting night clubs: Blue Bar, Groove, and Hot Spot. They can also play 1,600 of the hottest and most popular slots. Spotlight 29 Casino also offers world-class table games. Don’t miss the non-stop action. Tickets are only $20 each and can be purchased at spotlight29.com, Star Tickets 800-5853737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino is located at 462000 Harrison Place in Coachella.

PINT-SIZED SMACKDOWN Extreme Midget Wrestling Federation features wrestlers with heights at four feet, 10 inches tall or under.

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Noteworthy happenings around the desert City of La Quinta celebrates it’s 35th Birthday with a community party The City of La Quinta celebrates it’s 35th birthday of becoming incorporated on May 1, 1982. To honor this momentous occasion the City will host a Community Picnic/Birthday Party from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29th at Civic Center Park. The celebration is free to attend and everyone is welcome to participate. This year’s celebration will include entertainment from community performers, activities for children, and giveaways. La Quinta Police Department will be participating to promote bicycle safety, La Quinta Rotary will provide refreshments, and various vendors will be on hand for information on local services. In addition, La Quinta Library and La Quinta Museum will have booths with information and activities for the community. Attendees, 21 and over who attend can enter to win a BMW Ultimate Driving Experience where

the winner will get to test their skills during this unique driving session. For more information, visit playinlaquinta. com/City-Picnic. The Civic Center Park is located at 8495 Calle Tampico in La Quinta.

Country Cares for Kids with Maren Morris and Tucker Beathard Jackalope Ranch is bringing out their famous BBQ Brunch Buffet at 9 a.m. with two of country’s hottest artists. Hosted on the open-air lawn, the acoustic performance will feature Morris and Beathard scheduled to perform at 11 a.m., and a live auction featuring signed guitars and other prizes. Proceeds from the event will benefit Peyton’s Project and Variety Children’s Charities in the Coachella Valley. For tickets, visit eventbrite.com. For additional information on Jackalope Ranch, visit thejackaloperanch.com or call 760-342-1999.

Fuzion Five Vietnamese & Lao Cuisine opens in Palm Springs Fuzion Five brings guests the best in Vietnamese and Lao cuisine, fusing home cooking techniques with modern presentation. Vietnamese and Lao cuisine is mostly known for Pho soup and for the Banh Mi sandwich, both of which are featured on Fuzion Five’s menu. The Pho broth is slowly simmered for over 14 hours with five Vietnamese spices and roasted shallots and ginger that give it the perfect aroma and flavor. The Banh Mi sandwiches are made with fresh baguettes and served with a choice of grilled pork, grilled chicken or veggies, and tofu. They also offer Southeast Asian beverages such as Boba and Thai iced tea lemonade. Desserts such as Coconut Purple Rice and Fried Cheesecake will perfectly conclude any meal. Fuzion Five is located at 285 South Palm Canyon in Palm Springs. Open for lunch and dinner. For more information, visit fuzionfive.com.

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

THIS WEEK

Concerts in the Park Page 6

Tin Nation Exhibit Page 15

Gary Walker Curtain Time Lucinda Sue Crosby Dining

Stagecoach Country Music Festival

Free Concerts in the Park in Palm Desert

Evening Under the Stars with Martha Reeves & The Vandellas

Dining: Lavender Bistro

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Bite into the Best in the Desert

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Horoscope

Allen Zeleski’s “Tin Nation” Exhibit in Palm Desert

Curtain Time

Adventures Await: Attractions worth adding to Your Itinerary

Calendar of Events and Performances

The Nightlife Roundup

A Shoppers Paradise

Film Review: “Gifted”

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: Martha Reeves & The Vandellas courtesy of O’Bayley Communications; Extreme Midget Wrestling courtesy of Cord Media; Shania Twain courtesy of shaniatwain.com; Rack of Lamb courtesy of Lavender Bistro.

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Musical Harmony

The Andy Martin Quintet comes together for an evening of hot, burning jazz at Pete’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series

he Andy Martin Quintet brings its multitude of talent, experience, and performance to Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series on Saturday, April 29. The quintet consists of Andy martin-trombone, Brian Scanlon-saxophone, Tom Ranier-piano, Trey Henry-bass, and Ray Brinker-drums. Martin was raised in a musical family and began playing in his teenage years. He soon developed great technique and is considered a world-class virtuoso. He has collaborated with jazz greats Carl Fontana, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, and Eric Marienthal. Martin is currently performing with Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Scanlon has toured with entertainer Ben Vereen for 14 years, appeared on the Tonight Show Band for five years, and toured with Doc Severinsen’s Band for nine years. He has worked with Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, the LA Philharmonic, Maureen McGovern, and recorded with Randy Newman and Rosemary Clooney. Scanlon is also a current member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. Ranier talents cover both the keyboards, woodwind instruments, and writing for the major award shows. His piano style mixes Bud Powell’s complexities, Oscar Peterson’s swing, blues, and bravura, Bill Evans chordal brilliance, and exploratory harmonies, and Chick Corea’s intricate and beautiful melodies. When Ranier performs live music as an improviser he thinks and feels projecting what is deep within himself through the music. Tom enjoys studio work which helps him stay fresh and become a better musician because he works on different projects and with different composers that broaden his scope. Henry has performed with everyone from Henry Mancini to Johnny Cash, from Linda Ronstadt to Quincy Jones, from Ray Charles to Maynard Ferguson, and from Natalie Cole to Michelle Le-

BEST OF THE BEST Andy Martin is LA’s most prominent trombonists. grand. Henry is apart of the Christian Jacob Trio with Ray Brinker who all together work with Tierney Sutton. Brinker is a founding member of the Tierney Sutton Band of which he has played in for 23 years. The band has received a Grammy nomination for 5 years in a row for Best Jazz Vocal Recording. Ray also received a Grammy nomination as a coarranger for Best Arrangement of a Vocalist Recording. Ray played on Ray Charles award-winning “Genius Loves Company” recording. Binker is also a member of the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band. The performance is at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis’ Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series, is located at 73741 Highway 111 in Palm Desert. For ticket information, call 760-568-3263 or visit petecarlsonsgolf.com. Students and active military are free. Non-profit concert proceeds support music education for young musicians in the Coachella Valley.

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The Desert’s Gone Country Stagecoach Country Music Festival takes over the desert for three days

Photo courtesy of CVB.

ow that Coachella is over with, it’s time for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival to take over the desert for three days at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. This year the event brings the biggest names in country music to several stages. Headlining night two of Stagecoach is country superstar Shania Twain—it’s been 15 years since fans have heard new music from the country superstar. Fans attending Stagecoach will be the first to hear a few new tracks from her upcoming album during her set. In addition to Twain, Dierks Bentley,

and Kenny Chesney are also headlining this year’s Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Surprisingly this will be Twain’s first time headlining Stagecoach and her first major show since her 2015 “Rock This Country Tour.” Aside from the great performances by acts like Maddie & Tae, Elle King, 38 Special, Brett Eldredge, Willie Nelson and Family, Travis Tritt, Wynonna & The Big Noise, Brooke Eden and others. Stagecoach offers plenty of other attractions to enjoy: • Honkey Tonk Dance Hall: Enjoy an energetic dance hall with DJ’s, dance in-

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structors and a wide variety of country dancing. The Dance Hall is located in the terrace as you enter the festival. Open Friday through Sunday. • Half-Pint Hootenanny: Offers music from up and coming bands, western comedy, jewelry making, face painting, hair décor, games and much more. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Ferris Wheel: Enjoy stunning views of the festival ground from the top of the Ferris Wheel. Come early as it gets pretty busy around sunset.

There will also be plenty of other things to see and do, including shopping at the official merchandise booth, taking a Toyota Thrill Ride on the off-road track, play backyard games and drink at the Budweiser Country Club. For up-to-date information, including tickets, lineup set times and festival information, visit stagecoachfestival.com. Stagecoach Country Music Festival is held at the Empire Polo Club at 81800 Avenue 51 in Indio.

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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 CURTAIN CALL Stagecoach headliners Dierks Bentley (Friday), Shania Twain (Saturday) and Kenny Chesney (Sunday).

PERFORMANCES BY DATE FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Friday kicks off with performances from a variety of top performers and ends the evening with a exciting show by Dierks Bentley. Check out the following artists: Cole Swindell, Randy Houser, Jerry Lee Lewis, the popular two-some Maddie & Tae, .38 Special, Elle King, The Zombies, Rhiannon Giddens, Dylan Scott, William Michael Morgan, Randy Rogers Band, Son Volt, Justin Townes Earle, Anderson East, John Moreland, The Blasters, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, The Cactus Blossoms, and Quiet Life.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Shania Twain will end the evening, but you won’t want to miss some of country music’s top acts. Among the performers today will be Willie Nelson and Family, Maren Morris, Waddie Mitchell, Dan + Shay, Jamey Johnson, Margo Price, Brett Eldredge, Kip Moore, Tucker Beathard, Nikki Lane, Robert Ellis, Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots, Brent Cobb, Steve Moakler, Ruston Kelly, Tommy James and the Shondells John Doe, Traveller, Jonathan Tyler, Brooke Eden, The Walcotts, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and Black Pistol Fire.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 On the last day of the festival, enjoy the sounds of artists including Travis Tritt,

Los Lobos, Cam, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett, Tyler Farr, The Cadillac Three, Wynonna and the Big Noise, Cowboy Junkies, The Long Ryders, Terry Allen, Steep Canyon Rangers, Luke Combs, Kiefer Sutherland, Lanco, Courtney Cole, The Sadies, Dan Layus, Levi Hummon, and others. But, make sure you stay for the act of the weekend: a grand performance by Kenny Chesney.

GENERAL FESTIVAL INFORMATION TO REMEMBER

Here is some general festival information to help make your Stagecoach experience the best it can be. The venue opens at noon all three days, the terrace is open at 10 a.m. Festival parking is free, no RV parking in day parking lots. All food and beverage vendors accept both credit cards and cash. The following items are allowed in the venue: Medium backpack, chapstick, sealed cigarettes, digital cameras, ear plugs, e-cigs/vapes, empty plastic bottles and camelback (40oz or less), fanny packs, GoPros (no poles/extensions), lighters, single compartment purses, small beach towels, sun block (non-aerosol), walkie talkies. For a full list of items, you can and can’t bring into the venue visit stagecoachfestival. com/festival-info.

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Cahuilla Casino

52-702 California 371, Anza (951) 763-1200 | www.cahuillacasino.com

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

84-245 Indio Springs Dr., Indio (760) 342-5000 | www.fantasyspringsresort.com

Morongo Casino Resort

49-500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon (951) 849-3080 | www.morongocasinoresort.com

Red Earth Casino

3089 Norm Niver Road, Salton Sea Beach (760) 395-1200 | www.redearthcasino.com

Spa Resort Casino

401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs (760) 883-1000 | www.sparesortcasino.com

Spotlight 29 Casino

46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella (760) 775-5566 | www.spotlight29.com

Tortoise Rock Casino

73-829 Baseline Road, Twentynine Palms (760) 367-9759 | www.tortoiserockcasino.com

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Attention Music Lovers Free Concerts in the Park return in May

esidents and visitors alike flock to the Palm Desert Civic Center Park every Thursday evening in May for the City’s free Concerts in the Park. Held on the terraced lawn of the Civic Center Park Amphitheater, music lovers can look forward to diverse musical offerings that may range from reggae to R&B, and from country to indie. Music lovers are encouraged to bring a blanket or a chair with them in order to sit back, relax and enjoy live music under the stars. Food trucks are on hand to offer up mobile culinary creations, or concertgoers can bring a picnic along to enjoy the show. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited in the park. Palm Desert Visitor Services will be at each of the concerts with their pop-up

mobile unit. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer free giveaways and more. Each concert begins at 7:30 p.m. This season’s line-up features: May 4: L.A.vation U2 Tribute Band May 11: Amanda Castro Band Jazz Covers May 18: Rose’s Pawn Shop Alternative Country/Rock May 25: Arise Roots Reggae Civic Center Park is located at the northeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue. For additional information, call 760346-0611, ext. 416 or visit palm-desert.org.

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MORE THAN A TRIBUTE BAND L.A.vation is a true U2 tribute band that accurately executes the music and the look of a real U2 concert.

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An Evening of Music Hits Martha Reeves & The Vandellas at ‘Evening Under the Stars’

DANCING IN PALM SPRINGS Martha Reeves & The Vandellas perform at the O’Donnell Golf Club against a backdrop of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains.

he iconic Motown group, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas will be the headline entertainment for the 24th annual AAP – Food Samaritans Evening Under the Stars gala, held on Saturday, May 6, at the O’Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs. Martha Reeves & the Vandellas had, in their heyday, more than 26 hits and were a constant presence on the music charts, as well as on television and top music venues. Ten of their songs reached the top ten of the Billboard R&B singles chart, and two were R&B number one hits. Six of their songs were Top Ten Pop Hits on the Billboard Hot 100. They are most known for their major hits “Heat Wave,” “Dancing In The Street,” “Jimmy Mack,” and “Nowhere To Run.” Martha Reeves has been a Motown icon for decades. She and the Vandellas first performed with the likes of The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, the Supremes, and Marvin Gaye on the first Motown Review. Martha Reeves & the Vandellas sang behind Marvin and soon hit the charts with their own trifecta: “Come and Get These Memories,” “Love is Like

a Heat Wave,” and “Quicksand.” With the unmistakable voice that helped define “the sound of young America,” Reeves reigns today as one of music’s most beloved and acclaimed female singers. Reeves’ hits are legendary: They include the gospel-tinged “Nowhere to Run,” the classic soul favorite “My Baby Loves Me,” the pop anthem “Jimmy Mack,” and her signature, “Dancing In The Street.” Evening Under the Stars gala festivities will begin with a ‘quintessentially Palm Springs’ sunset cocktail hour on the grounds of the O’Donnell Golf Club against a backdrop of the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, widely regarded as one of the most festive cocktail receptions of the season. A short awards program will recognize a few inspirational honorees, followed by a delicious dinner, and a performance by Martha & the Vandellas. After their show, dancing will continue with DJ Jerry Bonham on the main stage followed by an amazing fireworks display. For tickets or additional information, call 760-325-8481 or visit aidsassistance.org.

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New American Cuisine with some European inspiration

Lavender Bistro, charming garden like setting complete with fountains By Lucinda Sue Crosby For Desert Entertainer

icolas Despras, who has crafted nine years of award-winning service and food at Lavender Bistro in La Quinta, has come by his considerable skills through both DNA and hard work. Nicolas represents a third generation of successful restauranteurs as his grandparents owned two bakeries back in Avignon, France. His father, Michel, has been involved since the mid-1970s with high-end So-Cal eateries like Chez Francois and Le St. Germaine (Los Angeles area) and Canyon Bistro, St. Germaine Indian Wells and Le Vallauris, working in partnership with another well-known area entrepreneur, Paul Bruggemans. Nicolas Despras began his hospitality career about 20 years ago in the St. Germaine kitchen as a line cook and has pretty much filled every position since then. Owning a restaurant, especially in a tourist mecca like the Coachella Valley, is a highly competitive business. So, extensive experience and training often make all the difference. And it doesn’t hurt to have one of the most charming venues in California! Picture an artistically designed house circa 1948 nestled among fragrant bushes and flowering trees in a garden-like setting complete with fountains. All the tables sport crisp linens and substantial cutlery while California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle is on display as the dining room makes way for an expansive patio surrounded by cabanas with privacy curtains, which allows seating for 6 to 10 guests, and strings of fairy lights. The ambiance is warm and definitely upscale but guests are welcome to dine comfort-

FOODIE FAVORITE The honey brine roasted pork chop served with crème fraîche mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, asparagus and spiced pineapple/kumquat chutney.

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food & wine ably dressed in “desert casual.” Nicolas is a firm believer in farm-to-table, local sourcing, and farmers’ markets. Fish arrive still scented by the ocean; their Scottish salmon is house-smoked; most desserts are hand-made daily in-house from scratch. The menu is ambitious, representing the best of New American Cuisine with some European inspiration artfully combined with more exotic influences like Asian curry and Mexicaninspired spices on a shrimp entrée. As Michel likes to say, “The menu is fluid.” The following are best-selling foodie favorites: Honey Brine Roasted Pork Chop (crème fraîche mashed potatoes, braised red cabbage, asparagus and spiced pineapple/kumquat chutney). Pistachio Crusted Colorado Rack of Lamb (accompanied by

scallop potatoes gratin, baby vegetable ratatouille with tomato concasse and pomegranate demi-glace). Maine Lobster Ravioli (half lobster tail, organic baby tomatoes, roasted corn, basil flourish and Lobster Bisque). Fresh Baked Apple Tart with Frangipane Caramel Sauce, and Rum Raisin Ice Cream. And let’s not forget the warm chocolate cake (aaahhhh!). The restaurant recommends reservations a week or so in advance for patio seating. Lavender’s happy hour offers lighter fare in the Fireside Lounge. The first two menu items are particular favorites of mine and I heartily recommend trying them together: Lavender Signature French Fries (Parmesan and Truffle Oil— rich and delish, the potatoes are perfectly

SAVORY DELIGHTS Pistachio Crusted Colorado Rack of Lamb accompanied by scallop potatoes gratin, baby vegetable ratatouille with tomato concasse and pomegranate demi-glaze.

crisp) and the House Smoked King Salmon (dill crème fraîche and toast points). An extensive wine list is predominantly Californian with thoughtful additions from France and Spain. And do try the bar’s signature Lavender Botanical cocktail (organic Lavender Botanical vodka, cream Yvette, lavender simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime juice served with a sugared rim). Lavender Bistro can be a romantic backdrop or a place to meet and greet new friends and old. It doesn’t have to be a special day to enjoy its many gifts— how about a Wednesday? You’ll find live music both indoors and out seven nights a week and the outgoing Nicolas, for whom customer service is priority one, will welcome you.

“We take pride in what we do,” Michel said, “and we want to give our guests a unique experience. Maybe that’s why they so often come back—with the next generation.” Take note: Along with the wallet-friendly Bar Bites Menu, Lavender Bistro offers other specials: Bottles of wine are halfprice on Tuesdays. Thursday is Prime Rib day and there’s no corkage fee in the patio or dining room only. Lavender Bistro also provides complete catering services, both on and off site. Lavender Bistro is located at 78073 Calle Barcelona in La Quinta. Open seven days a week from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Happy hour is held from 4 p.m. to closing. For reservations, call 760-564-5353 or visit lavenderbistro.com.

NOW SERVING Main Lobster Ravioli served with a half lobster tail, organic baby tomatoes, roasted corn, basil flourish and lobster bisque.

HAVE A SEAT Lavender Bistro’s patio ambiance is warm and definitely upscale but guests are welcome to dine comfortably dressed in “desert casual.”

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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? The Hawaiian combo plate at Fisherman’s Market and Grill. Oscar’s 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon, Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com

Bucatini Tratoria 36901 Cook Street, Ste 10, Palm Desert 760-636-5906 bucatini.biz

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

Lavender Bisro 78073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta 760-564-5353 lavenderbistro.com

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Italian

El Ranchito 78039 Calle Estado, La Quinta 760564-0061 elranchitorestaurantlq.com/menu

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

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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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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

“HELLO AGAIN” Across 1 Routine 5 Squalid quarters 8 Tropic fruit 13 Drivel 15 Part of IOU 16 Detach by tearing 17 Web developer? 18 Valdez cargo 19 Caroline, to Teddy 20 Oater prop 23 Teaching session 24 ___ Lanka 25 Luau loop 28 Dorm employees: Abbr. 31 Vain person 33 “Illmatic” rapper 36 Top dog 38 Exclusive 40 Patronize a diner 41 Northwestern pole 42 Upper echelons 45 Capital ___ 46 Esteem 47 Sleek flier 48 Magritte’s “Ceci n’est pas ___ pipe” 49 Make picots 51 Disciples’ leader

57 Cheering phrase 60 Follow without interruption 63 “___ on a Grecian Urn” 64 Intends (to) 65 Fire tools 66 “Danny Boy” star 67 Tiff 68 Blue Ribbon beer brand 69 Asian bread 70 Penn or Young

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22 Portland’s state: Abbr. 25 Misinform 26 City near Mulheim an der Ruhr 27 Phone ID of a sort 29 “Just wait ___!” 30 Persian rulers 32 Yoko ___ 33 Father of Indira Gandhi 34 Sci-fi staple 35 Kitchen tool 36 Most substantial 37 Inflammatory suffix 39 Number of Trevi coins 43 Procure 44 Imprint clearly 50 Considerable irritant 52 Brewer’s buy 53 Screen parts 54 Beyond mad 55 Christmas guy 56 Champ known for his chomp 57 Attila’s crowd 58 Supposition 59 Hymn of praise: Var. 60 Enjoy brandy 61 Prohibition follower 62 Sea dog

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Down 1 “60 Minutes” newswoman 2 Shaw of jazz clarinet 3 Catchers’ needs 4 Major movie productions 5 Imminently 6 Shoot 7 Sounds from a pound 8 Aim helpers 9 Infantry group 10 Exist as a group 11 Damone of song 12 Hairy arm swinger

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Road Runner Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.ranchomirageca.gov.

Hiking Palm Desert Hopalong Cassidy Trail

Biking Palm Springs Las Palmas Loop Downtown Loop Citywide Loop Tahquitz Creek Loop Deepwelll Loop Canyon Country Club Loop Gene Autry Bikeway Whitewater Trail For directions, maps and information visit www.visitpalmsprings.com.

Biking La Quinta Bear Creek Trailhead Cove Oasis Trailhead Fritz Burns Park

Randall Henderson Trail

Fred Wolff Bear Creek Nature Preserve

Herb Jeffries Trail

La Quinta Library

For directions, maps and information visit www.cityofpalmdesert.org

La Quinta Park Sports Complex

Hiking La Quinta

Boys and Girls Club

Bear Creek Trailhead to Cave, Cave to Palm Oasis

For directions, maps and information visit www.playinlaquinta.com.

Cove to Lake Cahuilla

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Horoscopes April 27 - May 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maybe your worldview isn’t exactly a pleasant one today, but it’s worth sharing anyway, because it’s real. You couldn’t make these things up if you tried! TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re grateful for your mistakes. They make you a more compassionate person, for starters. Also, because you got something wrong in the past, you’re able to get it very right this time around. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There are a few roles up for grabs in today’s scenario. Decide who you want to be first. Then act. Once you cast yourself it will be hard to change roles (i.e., if you’re acting like someone’s parent it will be hard to switch to friend mode). CANCER (June 22-July 22). You treat your love (or potential love) as an equal. This is the key to your success in relationships. “Equal” isn’t “same.” You respect differences and value them appropriately. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your connection to an older person will be a highlight of the day. You’ll be creatively inspired by the traditions, manners and ways of doing things that have changed over the years.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Once you put your mind to it, you’ll be brimming with ideas for creating fun times with your loved ones. This is a worthy mental exercise if ever there was one, especially if you follow through on a few and bring a camera. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A soul’s cry isn’t heard with the ears so much as the heart. You’ll extend yours today as you listen past what a loved one is saying and into the meaning and feeling of it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The reason you wrap a gift instead of just handing it over naked is that thoughtful presentation and slow reveals add excitement and specialness to our interactions. Don’t skip the ritual. Add to it instead. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There will be many different factors acting on your decision-making process today. You’ll be motivated by a sense duty, driven by your own aesthetic desires and intrigued by the chance for political gain. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll be tempted to let lethargy win, sleep late or take a nap. The thing is, you’ll only awaken feeling less vital. Get moving instead. A sweat-inducing activity will kick-start your energy. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ask any practitioner of psychometry; things don’t have to be living to have a pulse. Objects have vibes. And if the energy of your things (namely, having too many of them) is cluttering your mind, a purge will free you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Above all, you desire to offer the others something of value. It’s why you’re careful not to fall into the attention-seeking traps of our narcissistic age. Modesty and service are your callings of the day.

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art

Tin Man

‘Tin Nation’ exhibition showcasing the work of Allen Zeleski in Palm Desert

ODA Gallery debuts the exhibition, “Tin Nation,” showcasing the work of Allen Zeleski from May 5-26. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 5, is part of the final installment of the season for Palm Desert First Weekend’s El Paseo Art Walk. Before plastic, toys were made from tin. Inspired by vintage toys found in a street market while he was living in Asia, Zeleski’s work features an inherent sense of whimsy, thought and provocation. The transition of his subjects explores the loss of childhood innocence and opens a dialogue on a more intellectual level. This collection is a blend of vintage Chinese toys and American pop culture. Katherine Hough, Curator for the Palm Springs Art Museum called his exhibition “bold, provocative, unexpected.”

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Born dyslexic, Zeleski used pictures as his language of choice. This evolved into a career as a creative director, producing film, music, and photo shoots around the world. Despite his difficulty reading, Zeleski found he could write and is credited with screenplays for most of the major movie studios. His art, which has been hailed as “one of the most original and provocative collections of contemporary art,” is just one of his many talents. An artist reception is open to the public, there will be live acoustic music and a wine bar, which benefits Animal Samaritans. CODA Gallery is located at 73-400 El Paseo, it is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 760-3464661 or visit codagallery.com.

BEFORE PLASTIC TOYS Allen Zeleski was inspired by vintage tin toys found in a street market in Asia. His art features a sense of whimsy, thought and provocation.

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curtain time

Who’ll Do It?

Palm Canyon Theatre presents Ira Levin’s comedy-thriller ‘Deathtrap’

ON STAGE Morgana Corelli plays psychic Helga Ten Dorp, who sees at least some of the future in the comedy-thriller Deathtrap, playing at the Palm Canyon Theatre April 27-30. Photo by Paul Hayashi. By Gary Walker Special for Desert Entertainer

here are certain roles that certain actors are absolutely right to play, and award-winning Steve Fisher is perfect for the role of murderin-his-heart playwright Sidney Bruhl in Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap,” running one weekend only, April 27-30, at Palm Springs’ Palm Canyon Theatre. Other wellknown actors who have played Bruhl are Stacy Keach, John Cullum, Robert Reed and Farley Granger. “Deathtrap” holds the record for the longest running comedy-thriller on

Broadway and was nominated for the Best Play Tony Award in 1978. It ran for four years and almost 1800 performances. Its popularity grew with the 1982 film version starring Michael Caine, Christopher Reeve, and Dyan Cannon. The preface to the published script describes it as “something so evil that it infects all who touch it. The thing has a life of its own. In “Deathtrap,” Levin has taken the basic components of thrillers and horror stories; murder, deceit, innocent dialogue with hidden sinister meanings, plot reversals, unexpected turns of events, etc., and twisted and rearranged the pieces again and again.” PCT founder Dr. William “Bill” Layne directs, with costume design by Derik Shopinski and sets and lighting by CoArtistic Director J.W. Layne. Bruhl has hit a career-ending writ-

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er’s block but has been sent a killer of a script by budding playwright Clifford Anderson (Nick Edwards), which Bruhl wants to offer as his own, of course after he invites the young man over and then quietly dispatches him. His wife (Shirley LeMaster) agrees to the plan, but plot twists intervene to turn the whole thing into a comedic kerfuffle. To add to the mix are Bruhl’s attorney (Larry Dyekman) and next-door-neighbor and psychic Helga Ten Dorp (Morgana Corelli), who show up at inopportune times. The play is not promoted as a “whodunnit,” but rather as a “who’ll do it?” It’s a short run, so don’t miss it. Curtain Time: “Deathtrap” by Ira Levin, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27; 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, April 28-29; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets:

$29.50 general, $15 students with valid ID which must be purchased at the Box Office. For more information, call 760-323-5123 or visit palmcanyontheatre.org.

‘Clark Gable Slept Here’ The Desert Rose Playhouse in Rancho Mirage will present the West Coast premiere of Michael McKeever’s dark comedy, “Clark Gable Slept Here,” for a fourweek run, May 5-28. Desert Rose’s Paul Taylor says, “One of the silver screen’s brightest action stars charms his way through the Golden Globe Awards ceremony, accompanied by his wife. “Meanwhile, back at the Chateau Marmont, his staff tries to figure out what to do with the naked and dead male prostitute on his sitting room floor. “Playwright Michael McKeever takes

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SLEEP ON IT The Desert Rose Playhouse presents the West Coast premiere of Michael McKeever’s dark comedy, “Clark Gable Slept Here.” a look behind the closed doors of the Hollywood elite for a jet-black satire on what it means to be a “man” in the makebelieve world of motion pictures, where nothing is ever what it seems and closets are used for so much more than hanging up your tuxedo. This production contains adult material and nudity.” The cast includes Melanie Blue, Winston Gieseke, Ben Heustess, Michale Pacas and Yo Younger. Jim Strait directs and designs the production, with Allan Jensen as costume and lighting designed by Phil Murphy. Curtain Time: “Clark Gable Slept Here,” Friday-Sunday, May 5-28, Desert Rose Playhouse, 69620 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. For ticket information, call 760202-3000 or visit desertroseplayhouse.org.

Theatre 29 News Theatre 29’s special presentation of “Rashomon” has been canceled, “because of health challenges for key production staff.” The remaining lineup for the current season stays intact. Applications for the Theatre 29 Summer Youth Theater Program is well into the planning stages and staff members say they’re ready “for this exciting educational experience in the lively arts!? The program will run June 26-July 30, culminating in two performances of “Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.” The program will break into two age groups, 7-11 and 12-17. The cost is only $60 per student since a grant from the City of Twentynine Palms is keeping the program fee low. For more information, email Daigneault at z1077fm@gmail.com.

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BOX OFFICE Later Life, by A.R. Gurney, Saturday, April 29-Sunday, May 21, CV Rep, 69-930 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. For ticket information, call 760-296-2966 or visit cvrep.org. Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival, May 11-14, the Palm Springs Cultural Center and Camelot Theatres. You can check out the schedule or purchase tickets and passes at arthurlyonsfilmnoir.org. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Thursday April 27-Sunday, April 30, College of the Desert Performing Arts at McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm

Desert. For ticket information, call 760340-2787 or visit mccallumtheatre.org. “Rhapsody & Blues,” Coachella Valley Symphony, Diane Schuur, pianist Paul Cracchiolo, 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. For tickets, call 760360-2222 or visit cvsymphony.com. East Valley Voices, 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13, featuring singers, poets, actors, rockers, rappers, boleros, video artists, mariachis and more McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. For tickets, visit mccallumtheatre.com or call 760-340-2787.

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Adventures Await Attractions worth adding to your itinerary

CABOT’S PUEBLO MUSEUM View the multi-level building that’s been crafted from found materials by Cabot Yerxa in 1941.

xperiencing something new is what traveling is all about. From the normal to the odd and eccentric, these can’t-miss, curious attractions are celebrated for keeping the Greater Palm Springs and surrounding desert region utterly unique. Have A Date With A Knight: For more than 80 years, the large knight outside of Shields Date Garden has been attracting curious travelers on Highway 111 as they make their way to the east part of the valley. Shields’ famous date groves provide a yummy assortment of dates, as well as their famous date shakes. A biblical garden path winds through the 17-acre date farm, and the café patio offers date delectables. Indio, shieldsdategarden.com. Where History Comes Alive: Visitors can get up close to vintage World War II and Korea/Vietnam era aircrafts at the Palm Springs Air Museum. More than 40 flyable and static planes are on display inside three climate-controlled hangars totaling 65,000 square feet and outside on the tarmac. Visitors can tour the interior of a flyable B-17 and C-47 (when

not flying). CNN Travel named the air museum one of the top 14 aviation museums in the world in 2014. Palm Springs, palmspringsairmuseum.org. Splish Splash: Filled with 18 intense water rides and attractions, Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs is a 21-acre oasis that offers hours of fun. Spend the day exploring waterslides, a wave pool, and ride on the Pacific Spin. Don’t forget to surf on the new Flow Rider. Palm Springs, wetnwildpalmsprings.com. Simply the Best: Serving the Coachella Valley for 20 years, The Best of the Best Tours offers premier entertainment and informational tour services. Tours include the Indian Canyon Tour, Rich and Famous Tour, Windmill Tour, and the Bonanza Tour (a combination of the Best of the Best award winning tours). Palm Springs, thebestofthebesttours.com. The Mountain Of Love: Colors truly pop in the desert landscape at Salvation Mountain. No, it’s not a mirage but a manmade mountain painted over in a beautiful palette of eye-engaging art. It’s crowned

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with a message in red and pink letters “God is Love,” and intrigues visitors from all over the world. Nearby, don’t forget to check out Slab City, the concrete slab community that originated from the abandoned World War II Marine Corps barracks of Camp Dunlap, and East Jesus, an experimental, sustainable, educational art installation. Niland, salvationmountain.us. Rugged Frontier Spirit: A unique Hopi inspired Pueblo, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is a multi-level building includes 35 rooms, 150 windowS and 65 doors, all crafted from found materials. The museum houses Native American pottery, 20th-century photographs, and artifacts. Desert Hot Springs, cabotsmuseum.org. Breathtaking Views: The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram, ascending 8,516 feet transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. Enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails once you reach the Mountain Station. Palm Springs, pstramway.com.

Cactarium Oasis: Home to over 3,000 desert cacti and other desert plants, Moorten Botanical Garden is a hidden treasure. You’ll find thousands of species of succulents and cactus growing together from all over the world. Palm Springs, moortenbotanicalgarden.com. History of the Coachella Valley: The Coachella Valley History Museum seeks to share the unique history of the desert and the Cahuilla Indians and pioneers who forged through the difficult environment to create the community it is today. The museum features date museum, memorial date garden, Japanese garden and the oldest Cork Oak tree in the Coachella Valley. Indio, cvhm.org. Native Palm Springs: Explore the history and culture of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians – earliest inhabitants of this region. Engaging exhibitions at the Museum and off-site locations inform how the Agua Caliente and other indigenous peoples lived over the past 3,000 years. Palm Springs, accmuseum.org.

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Events and Performances April 27 through May 13 ONGOING ACTIVITIES

APRIL 27-APRIL 30

Desert X artworks, in various indoor and outdoor locations, will be available to view for free and will offer visitors a way to see the valley and reflect on serious and playful issues through the lens of the participating artists’ creativity and work. desertx.org.

APRIL 28 - APRIL 30

Stagecoach Featuring country superstars including headliners Dierks Bentley, Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney. Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. stagecoachfestival.com.

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, midcentury modern commercial properties as well as inns. Visit 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.

APRIL 29 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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Extreme Midget Wrestling The “Baddest Little Show on Earth” features wrestlers who throw each other over tables and perform high-flying leaps from the ropes. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com. Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Live performance by The Andy Martin Quintet. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com. City of La Quinta Picnic and Birthday Celebration Enjoy nonstop entertainment, activities for children, hot dogs, refreshments, and plenty of giveaways. Civic Center Park, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta. playinlaquinta.com.

MAY 4

Palm Desert Concert in the Park Featuring live performance by L.A.vation delivers the most accurate tribute to U2. Concerts are free. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. palm-desert. org /events/concerts-in-the-park.

MAY 5

La Original Banda El Limon They have celebrated countless successes throughout Mexico and the United States. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-7755566, spotlight29.com.

Latin Legends, Tierra and Thee Midniters For over 25 years each of these bands has been a major force and influence in the music scene. Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. morongocasinoresort.com. El Paseo Cruise Night Cars start arriving around 3:15 p.m. at the upper level of parking structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Visitors are welcome to view the cars and meet the owners. After a few welcoming remarks, cruisers hit El Paseo at 4:30 p.m. El Paso, Palm Desert. elpaseocruisenight.com. “Rhapsody & Blues” starring Diane Schuur and performance by pianist, Paul Cracchiolo. Presented by Coachella Valley Symphony. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com.

MAY 5-6

Gabriel Iglesias His stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino. com/theshow.

MAY 5-8

White Party Palm Springs Drawing more than 30,000 attendees over the course of the weekend, White Party Palm Springs continues its reign as the largest gay dance music festival in the world. Featuring Belinda Carlisle at Sunday’s T-Dance party. jeffreysanker. com/events.

MAY 11-14

Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival Featuring an eclectic mixture of landmark and obscure vintage movies from the classic film noir era. Each year the festival showcases the best of film noir accentuated by an array of movie stars who appear on stage for Q&A discussions, autographs and book signings. Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. arthurlyonsfilmnoir.ning.com.

MAY 11

Palm Desert Concert in the Park Featuring live performance by the Amanda Castro Band, performing an eclectic mix of upbeat jazz appeals to all audiences. Concerts are free. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. palm-desert. org /events/concerts-in-the-park.

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MAY 6

Train Day at The Living Desert Enjoy train chats, crafts, train adopts, a scavenger hunt and more! The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org.

Films on the Green Lawn 7:30 p.m. Featuring the film “Stand By Me” based on the Stephen King short story “The Body,” film is directed by Rob Reiner. Sunnylands Center and Gardens, 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-202-2222, sunnylands.org.

Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Performance by the Christian Jacob Trio. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.

Dustin Lynch Country music sensation brings his No.1 hits to Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-9991995, hotwatercasino.com/theshow.

Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association’s Cruise-In Viewing of 150 classic cars, muscle cars, hot and street rods, corvettes, customs, antiqued and much more. Free to the public. Westfield Palm Desert, 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. palmspringscruisinassociation.com.

MAY 13

Pete Carlson’s Jazz for Jazz Lovers Series 7 p.m. Performance by The Banda Brothers Latin Jazz Sextet. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com.

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nightlife

The Roundup

Festive nighttime outings unfold April 27-May 3 Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment.

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

THURSDAY - 4/27

Woody’s Palm House Linda Peterson, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

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 Quiet Life, 7 p.m. 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.

FRIDAY - 4/28 AJ’s on the Green Mark Kahny & Francesca Amari, 6:30 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club Bienvenido Boogie, 10 p.m. to 2 a.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

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HIS PLACE Frank DiSalvo headlines Indian Wells Resort Thursday through Saturday.

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HOME OF THE KING The John Stanley King Show performs every Friday evening at Vicky’s of Santa Fe. Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-322-9293 fishermans.com

Fisherman’s Market & Grill The Carmens, 7 p.m. to closing 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-777-1601 fishermans.com

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

The Fisherman’s Grotto Live music from 4 to 7 p.m. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert 760-776-6534 fishermans.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

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.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 - 4/29 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 Horizontal Hiatus, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dance, Prance, Romance, 10 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings

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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

Woody’s Palm House Linda Peterson, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jay Lewish & Friends, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

SUNDAY - 4/30

MONDAY - 5/1

AJ’s on the Green Shelley Yoelin & Bill Casale, 11:30 a.m. 36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com

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

Oscar’s Café & Bar Mikole Kaar Trio, 10:30 a.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com

Ace Hotel & Swim Club Ciao-Down, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. DJ Howie Pyro, 9 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings

Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 p.m. 235 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-322-9293 fishermans.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band, 6 to 8 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.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. Johnny Meza & Company, 7:30 p.m. 45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.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 :30-9:30 p.m. 45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com

Indian Wells Resort Hotel Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Kal David Trio, 6 to 9 p.m. 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Mike Costley’s Jazz Showcase, 6:30 p.m. 45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Motown, 6 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 >>

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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

GETTING THINGS STARTED Quiet Life performs an acoustic set at the Ace Hotel & Swim Club on Thursday, April 27 before they make their Stagecoach debut.

TUESDAY - 5/2

WEDNESDAY - 5/3

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AJ’s on the Green Shelley Yoelin Group, 7 to 10 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com

AJ’s on the Green Linda Peterson, 7 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com Ace Hotel & Swim Club Karaoke with Keisha, 9 p.m. 701 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-325-9900 acehotel.com/palmsprings

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 Patricia Welch, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-345-6466 indianwellsresort.com

CATHEDRAL CITY

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

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.

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

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 McKee Thatcher, 5 to 6 p.m. Barry Minniefield, 6:30-10 p.m. 45100 Club Dr, Indian Wells 760-345-9770 vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Deanna Bogart, 6:30-10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

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

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shopping

Shop til’ You Drop

The desert has plenty of shopping options from outlet malls to chic boutiques, to independently owned shops

hether you love shopping unique local boutiques, designer shops, vintage finds or your favorite retailers, the Coachella Valley has plenty of options. From outlet malls to street fairs, chic boutiques to independently owned galleries, you’re sure to find just what you’re shopping for.

Cabazon Outlets This quaint 65,000 square foot retail shopping center features 19 specialty retailers in a relaxed open-air environment. The Cabazon Outlets are just a 30-minute drive away from Palm Desert. Located at 48-750 Seminole Drive in Cabazon. Conveniently located west of Hadley’s and Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, off exit 104 trail in Cabazon. For more information visit cabazonoutlets.com or call 951-922-3000.

Desert Hills Premium Outlets Find impressive saving at 180 outlet stores. Desert Hills Premium Outlets is more than just a great collection of the finest brands, it offers one of the largest collections of designer outlets in the country. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the Greater Palm Springs area. Situated near the popular Palm Springs resorts and surrounded by majestic mountains, it’s not a mirage; it is a true bargain hunter’s haven. Shopping is worth the trip at the Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Just an hour away from Palm Springs the Desert Hills Premium Outlets is located at 48400 Seminole Drive in Cabazon. For more information please call 951-849-6641 or visit premiumoutlets.com.

Downtown Palm Springs Palm Canyon Drive is the very heart of the city of Palm Springs. Here is where you’ll find all the shops, galleries, restaurants and attractions that make Palm Canyon Drive a wonderful and memorable experience. Tall, light-covered palm trees, gently shade the street as you stroll beneath majestic Mount San Jacinto. The atmosphere is friendly and fun. For more information and a list of shops and restaurants visit palmcanyondrive.org.

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The River Located in Rancho Mirage, The River is the premier destination for food, fashion, and fun. Located in the heart of the of the Palm Springs valley, this lifestyle shopping, dining, and entertainment complex is an unmatched environment of style and beauty. Nationally known restaurants with outdoor patio’s overlook a park-like waterfront with cascading waterfalls and lush landscaping. Trendy boutiques, spas, a winery and an outdoor amphitheater with seasonal entertainment adorn the river walk. It’s a place to spend an entire day or an evening under the beautiful desert sky. The River is located at 71800 Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. For a store and restaurant directory please visit theriverranchomirage.com.

Westfield Palm Desert Shop your favorite retail in an air condition environment at the only indoor shopping malls in the desert. Westfield

Palm Desert offers a range of retail shops, restaurants, and the Tristone Palm Desert 10 Cinemas. Westfield is located at 72840 Highway 11 in Palm Desert. To view the stores and restaurants at Westfield visit westfield.com/palmdesert. Call 760-3462121 for more information.

Gardens on El Paseo The Gardens on El Paseo and El Paseo Village are the premier shopping and dining destinations in the Greater Palm Springs area. Located in the center of El Paseo, the shopping centers feature trendy, upscale, unique-to-market tenants in an outdoor, garden setting. Gardens on El Paseo is located at 73545 El Paseo in Palm Desert. For more store listings please visit thegardensonelpaseo.com or call 760-862-1990 for more information.

Shops on EL Paseo Located in Palm Desert, the world famous El Paseo Shopping District features over

300 world-class shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, restaurants and much, more...all lined along a beautifully maintained picture-postcard floral and statue-filled mile! Known as the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, El Paseo boasts a wide spectrum of stores from Sak’s 5th Avenue to individually owned boutiques. For more information and store listings please visit elpaseo.com.

Old Town La Quinta Get ready for the complete experience that is Old Town La Quinta. Where the spirit and architecture of Old California is brought to life in a chic outdoor shopping and dining village. With sophisticated boutiques and curated fashion, delicious dining and exciting nightlife, wine tastings, art shows, live weekend music and a multitude of seasonal events. Old Town La Quinta is located at 78100 Main Street in La Quinta. For more information visit oldtownlaquinta.com.

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film

Whiz Kid

Chris Evans hangs up Captain America spandex for ‘Gifted,’ but he’s still got a battle to fight

IT’S ALL IN THE NUMBERS Octavia Spencer, McKenna Grace, and Chris Evans star in a heart-warming tale about a pint-size prodigy that will leave you with a smile. By Neil Pond

est known as Captain America, actor Chris Evans puts aside the superhero tights for Gifted. But he’s still got a battle to fight. Evans plays Frank, a Florida boat repairman who’s also been the guardian of his 7-year-old niece, Mary (McKenna Grace), since the suicide of her mother, Diane, when Mary was a baby. It’s clear that Mary is a phenomenon, if not an outright genius—while other students in her firstgrade class are learning to add two plus two, Mary is calculating square roots in her head, much to the astonishment of her teacher, Miss Bonnie (Jenny Slate). Bonnie and the principal (Elizabeth Marvel from “TV’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Homeland”) tell Frank that Mary is “gifted” and offer to place her in a special school that can raise her to “the level of scholarship that she deserves.” But Frank declines. He wants Mary to grow up like a “normal” kid, in

a normal school, not in an place where she’s pegged as an oddity. Cue the back story: Frank’s sister (Mary’s mother) was also a math genius, a number-crunching, headline-making superstar. And her suicide had something to do with the unbearable pressure she felt to solve an “unsolvable” mathematical enigma—and the pressure from her overbearing iceberg of a mother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan, who plays Lady Smallwood on TV’s “Sherlock”), a British-born Boston blueblood who now wants custody of little Mary. And guess what? Evelyn has a bit of math in her bones, as well. Maybe that’s got something to do with why she’s now so interested in her granddaughter… Director Marc Webb, whose previous films include “500 Days of Summer” and two Spider-Man flicks, gets nuanced, naturalistic performances from his cast, especially young McKenna Grace. At her young age, she’s already a TV and movie veteran of nearly 40 roles, in-

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cluding playing Penny Kirkman on TV’s “Designated Survivor” and young Emma Swan on “Once Upon a Time.” Missing her two front teeth and with a bandage on her scuffed-up knee, spouting complex calculus one minute and watching “Spongebob Squarepants” the next, she’s very believable as a child bestowed with unfathomable super smarts, but very much still a kid. Evans proves he’s got chops beyond Captain America’s spandex—even though Gifted can’t resist playing off his buff, hunkish charms. “He’s the quiet, damaged, hot guy,” is how one of Bonnie’s female coworkers dreamily describes Frank. Not surprisingly, Bonnie and Frank find a charming romantic connection, which leads to a “Kramer vs. Kramer” style morning-after interruption—and possibly the movie’s funniest one-liner. Octavia Spencer plays Frank’s warmhearted next-door neighbor, Roberta, who provides the movie’s real conscience

and backbone. She gets to shake it down with Mary in a fun karaoke rendition of “Shame, Shame, Shame,” and Spencer’s very presence in a child-genius maththemed movie gives things a sort of halfpint “Hidden Figures” vibe. There’s a beautiful beach scene with a parable-like discussion of cats, sandpipers friends, and idiots. Another lovely sunset moment has a conversation about God, Jesus, and the afterlife, and ends with Frank telling Mary to “use your head, but don’t be afraid to believe in things, either.” There’s a one-eyed cat named Fred, a contentious courtroom showdown, a tearful separation, an equally tearful reunion, and the running theme about just how much smart, talented “exceptional” kids should be pushed to excel at the expense of experiencing “real life.” At one point, Mary’s grandmother tells her that immortality lies in the kind of mathematical accomplishments that her mother died trying to achieve. “If you succeed,” Evelyn tells her, “your name will live forever.” Perhaps, but what good is “living forever” as a math megamind if you can’t snuggle with your one-eyed cat—or frolic on the playground—with your friends today? Gifted likely won’t win any major awards, and it won’t live forever in anyone’s movie memory. But this heartwarming tale about a pint-size prodigy will leave you with a smile. Gifted Starring: Chris Evans, McKenna Grace, Jenny Slate and Lindsay Duncan Directed by Marc Webb 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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