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Contents Deb Geissler Publisher Kimberly Brucks Advertising Manager Jose De La Cruz Senior Graphic Designer Sandra Baroni Graphic designer News: news@desertentertainer.com Advertising: kbrucks@desertentertainer.com

Indian wells, coachella, stagecoach: April is music month in the desert. photo courtesy of coachella.

Contributing Writers Alison Elsner

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN The master of the Great American Songbook continues to enthrall.

bernie’s lounge and supper club Bringing back the Rat Pack days and classic cuisine.

COVER FEATURES David Feherty, “Sordid Lives” and Opera in the Park highlight this fun-packed April.

LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE The area’s most vibrant destinations await … and these offerings will make your evenings memorable.

andy warhol Prints from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family at Palm Springs Art Museum.

Stuft pizza bar & grill Two locations with dozens of drink and dining options.

Dining AJ’s on the Green. Plus: What’s new and happening on the CV dining scene, page 9.

it’s five o’clock somewhere Full listing of outstanding happy hours.

Desert dish Our comprehensive list of the valley’s dining scene will stimulate your appetite.

CURTAIN TIME Boz Scaggs to headline gala.

white party Three days of cool pool parties and hot dance vibes take over Palm Springs.

indian wells, coachella, stagegoach April is music month in the desert.

Highlights Events and performances not to miss.

Time for adventures Attractions worth adding to your itinerary.

SHOPPING There are plenty of options here. Dive in.

In the stars Your robust April astrology report.

Charlie Price GARY WALKER Gary Willhide Distribution All delivery inquiries should be directed to Desert Fox Distribution at 760-989-0882 or DesertFoxDist007@aol.com. Office is located at: 41-995 Boardwalk, Suite L2 Palm Desert, CA 92211 Monday - Thursday Closed Fridays and major holidays 10 Phone: 760-776-5181 Fax: 760-776-5733 News, photos, editorial submissions or story ideas should be sent to news@desertentertainer.com Entertainment and events sometimes change after press deadline. Please check with venues to confirm the date and times.

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The Monthly Calendar Dive into our April calendar for a full listing of this month’s standout events. Map It Need to pinpoint where you are and where you want to go? Check in here.

Cover photos: Michael feinstein and david feherty courtesy of McCallum theatre. “sordid lives” by paul hayashi courtesy of palm canyon theatre. Music of michael jackson courtesy of the desert symphony.

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Michael Feinstein

The master of the Great American Songbook continues to enthrall By Alison Elsner Michael Feinstein The Crooners, Parts 1 & 2 April 5 and 6 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert Tickets: $127, $97,$87, $67 each night 760-340-ARTS (2787) mccallumtheatre.com

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ichael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy and fivetime Grammy Award-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” is considered one of the premier interpreters of American standards. In The Crooners, Parts 1 & 2, Feinstein pays tribute to the recording artists who made American popular song so memorable. Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., Fred Astaire, Dean Martin and others will be remembered in two different shows over two nights. From his Grammy nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe – in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Carnegie Hall

and Sydney Opera House—his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time. Feinstein was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, where he started playing piano by ear as a 5-year old. After graduating from high school, he moved to Los Angeles where the widow of legendary concert pianistactor Oscar Levant introduced him to Ira Gershwin in July 1977. Feinstein became Gershwin’s assistant for six years, which earned him access to numerous unpublished Gershwin songs, many of which he has since performed and recorded. Gershwin’s influence provided a solid base upon which Feinstein evolved into a captivating performer, composer and arranger of his own original music. He also has become an unparalleled interpreter of

music legends such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Johnny Mercer, Duke Ellington and Harry Warren. Feinstein has received three honorary doctorates. Through his live performances, recordings, film and television appearances and his songwriting (in collaboration with Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Lindy Robbins, Bob Merrill and Marshall Barer), Feinstein is an all-star force in American music. In 2007, he founded the Great American Songbook Foundation, dedicated to celebrating the art form and preserving it through educational programs and the annual High School Songbook Academy. Michael Feinstein’s distinctive interpretations and sparkling arrangements promise to make for two very unique and special evenings. You’ll want to treat yourself to both.

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David Feherty’s live show delivers sharp wit and irreverent style David Feherty Live Off Tour Friday, April 13 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert Tickets: $85 760-340-ARTS (2787) mccallumtheatre.com feherty.com

ow do you describe the offbeat antics of David Feherty? The New York Times called him “a cross between Oprah Winfrey and Johnny Carson.” With a sharp wit and irreverent style, the professional golfer turned golf analyst, talk show host and sports broadcaster has made a name for himself as one of the most hilarious and irrepressible personalities in golf. Feherty is most well known for his shows on the Golf Channel, interviewing such guests as Phil Mickelson, Condoleezza Rice, Mark O’Meara, Darius Rucker and dozens

of others. Of Feherty’s live, one-man show, Golf Digest said, “Uncensored and unhinged, and worth the price of admission. It really was stupendous.” Feherty has said, “I have also worked as an analyst, commentator, author, raconteur, columnist, bipolar alcoholic and addict. The last two aren’t technically ‘jobs’ but I was just too successful at them to consider myself an amateur, and by declaring them as careers there are certain tax benefits.” By no means should anyone feel that knowledge of golf is a pre-requisite. This show will make you laugh.

Palm Canyon Theatre reprises ‘Sordid Lives’ Sordid Lives April 28 and 29 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Tickets: $29.50 760-323-5123 PalmCanyonTheatre.org

udiences will be pleased to know that one of their favorites returns to the stage. Del Shores’ “Sordid Lives” is a cult classic which tells the story of unconditional love, acceptance and “coming out” in a Texas family, as they converge for the matriarch’s funeral. The original stage play premiered in Los Angeles in 1996 and ultimately won 14 Drama-Logue Awards. This is the seventh time the show has hit the Palm Canyon Theatre stage. This year, many favorite performers reprise their roles in which

the eccentric characters’ lives intertwine in comical but meaningful ways. Storylines include a mother in denial over her gay son; a barfly/ singer at the local watering hole; a cheating heart whose wooden legs accidentally aid in the death of his mistress (the family matriarch); and the cheating heart’s wife who tries her hand at revenge therapy. The ensemble cast includes Se Layne as Dr. Eve, Yo Younger as Latrelle and Mike Hadley as Brother Boy. Layne doubles as PCT’s artistic director. A quality experience all the way around.

Opera in the Park - music on stage and picnicking on the lawn Opera in the Park Sunday, April 8 1 to 4 p.m. Sunrise Park 401 S. Pavillion Way, Palm Springs Tickets: Free Tent seating with Guild donation 760-325-6107 palmspringsoperaguild. org/oitp-3

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very year, this first-class cultural event in Palm Springs draws thousands of southern Californians to enjoy refined opera arias, accompanied by a professional orchestra conducted by Valery Ryvkin. This year’s 20th annual event is free, but space under the main tent may be reserved through a contribution to the parent organization, the non-profit Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert. A team of pros brings the production to life, including musical director Mona Lands, artistic director Andrew Eisenmann, event coordinator Richard DeSantis and executive

producer and Guild president Bruce Johansen. The cast this year includes sopranos Liv Redpath, Alyssa Wills and Sunmi Shin; mezzo-soprano Erin Gonzalez; tenors Jesús León, Carlos Enrique Santelli and Joshua Wheeker; and baritone Ben Lowe. Performances will include arias from operas by Bizet, Delibes, Donizetti, Gounod, Mozart, Puccini, Rossini and Verdi. In addition, a special tribute to Leonard Bernstein’s Centennial will feature music from “West Side Story” and “Candide.” Be sure to bring a blanket, picnic and a bottle of wine.

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Art

ANDY WARHOL

Prints from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family at Palm Springs Art Museum

ndy Warhol: Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation will be on view through May 28 at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Spanning the Museum’s main floor galleries, this comprehensive collection consists of more than 250 pieces, including some of the artist’s most iconic works, such as Marilyn (1967), Campbell’s Soup I and II (1968), Sunset and Mao (both 1972). In addition to exploring Warhol’s innovative silkscreen process, the exhibition features unique dresses, early graphic ephemera, rare books, Warhol-designed album covers, listening stations, print-making workshops, lectures and conversations, artist demonstrations, a pop-up store and other interactive elements designed to immerse Museum visitors in the world of Warhol. “Warhol anticipated the saturation of images in everyday life, and this exhibition puts our contemporary state into context,” said Associate Curator Mara Gladstone. “That’s why his work continues to fascinate: all subjects were open and available, he did not discriminate. Celebrity, loss, death, gender, the environment – in the world he created, it all co-existed.” The print lab schedule is as follows: Warhol Print Lab, Sunday, April 8: Windmill Screen Printing instructs on how to print one-color posters with artwork supplied by Coachella Valley designers. Warhol Print Lab, Sunday, April 29: Participants will learn two screen-printing techniques – stencil making and graphic printing – to create print mash-ups. Attendees will create colorful, one-of-a-kind stencilprint backgrounds inspired by Pop Art onto posters and totes, which will then go through a mash-up with designs created by artist Dewey Tafoya. The Palm Springs Art Museum is open Sunday through Tuesday and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. with free admission from 4 to 8. The museum is located at 101 North Museum Drive in Palm Springs. For more information, visit psmuseum.org or call 760-322-4800.

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Dining feature

An ‘A’ for AJ’s

Valley favorite still entices under new ownership By Charlie Price

AJ’s On The Green and Splash! Bar & Lounge 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays; kitchen closes at 9 p.m. 760-202-1111 ajsonthegreen.com

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ention AJ’s On The Green and SPLASH! Bar &Lounge to most anyone around the Valley and you’re likely to hear a tale about memorable culinary experiences, connecting with other people, and some of the finest entertainment around. Voted “best” in a number of categories by Valley readers since it burst onto the scene more than five years ago, AJ’s continues to impress. The big news this spring is its new owner, Lee Lovitt. Originally from England, Lovitt once owned and ran a 200-year-old pub—it came with several ghosts, she notes. After her son-in-law, Hugh Hefner, passed away last fall—Lovitt’s daughter is Crystal Harris—she and family members were at a loss of what to do. Fate brought the semi-retired real estate broker who worked from Los

Angeles to AJ’s. “I was in La Quinta dining with girlfriends and listening to music and I just fell in love with the place,” she beams. “We kept everything the same but will have some specials for those that live in the park. For me, this is a dream come true.” Now that it’s full steam ahead for the venerable operation known for its generous pours and, oh-sodreamy and long day/night happy hours, let’s explore what (still) standouts this spring. Brunches give you everything from a create-your-own omelet experience to something as tasty and divine as the Ham and Gruyere Cheese Tart—the exquisite puff pastry is topped with black forest ham, tomato and gruyere cheese and arrives with two eggs atop, prepared any way you desire.

Starters for lunch or dinner still captivate us (consider the Fulvio Sausage Pizza Bombs), however main courses are as robust as they are inventive, crafted from locally sourced ingredients. We love the variety. We can order a Classic Club ($14.95) or a tempting mouthful such as Pan Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast ($24.95). Ponder taking a few friends out on Fridays for $10 Beer Battered Cod, Chips & Slaw at SPLASH! Bar & Lounge. Fun. Oh, that’s right, the entertainment. There’s something going on every day or night. April’s roster is full, in fact, with favorites like Piano Bar Tuesdays, or the Francesca Amari Jazz Trio, or Doug MacDonald & Friends on other nights. All of it, downright divine. See you there. (Again.)

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dining Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge It’s mod and marvelous, and it’s got your number Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge 849 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 11 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. 760-325-8490 eight4nine.com

ou can’t beat the hip vibe in this fabulous redux of Palm Springs’ first U.S. Post Office. These days, the roomy 1954 building tempts our appetites with its ongoing celebration of what it calls “West Coast Modern American Cuisine,” creating a memorable mix of presentation and flavor, thanks to the inventive Chef Chuck Courtney. There’s plenty to be had, of course. Go “light” with shareable plates like Calamari Frites ($12) and its passionate Cheese Plate ($20). Or go big with signature items. Nothing grabs your taste buds like Barbecue Oysters ($24). We can’t forget Eight4Nine’s luscious Lobster

Mac & Cheese ($36) or Willa Jean’s Fried Chicken—the lemon sage gravy is a bit orgasmic, truth be told. Still, since spring has sprung, let’s consider a happy hour outing, shall we? Begin with Eight4Nine’s signature cocktail, appropriately dubbed “The Eight4Nine.” A memorable creature, it is as colorful as it is potent. Your martini glass arrives, housing Crater Lake Vodka, chilled Mionetto Prosecco, Limoncello, Mandarin Napolean, and muddled with Fresh Strawberry. For $9, have one (or two). And then relish the variety of this portal’s passionate seafood, meat and vegetablerich menu.

Peaks Restaurant Stunning valley views with crafty lunch and dinner menus Peaks Restaurant 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs Monday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. 760-325-4537 pstramway.com/dining

o trip to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is dull. That it also comes with an option to dine in one of the more memorable venues in Valley—at 8,516 feetjust makes this place venerable. Peaks recently nabbed the No. 8 spot on Architectural Digest’s coveted list of the World’s Best Cliffside Restaurants. It remains one of the “best” in fact, with its commitment to using locally sourced greens along with dry aged meats and poultry. Its fresh breads from local bakeries are a nice touch.

Inventive rotating menus do wonders with traditional fare like pork chops and chicken, and while a recent excursion found us fawning over something dubbed Bacon Avocado Blue— the best half-pound of beef with blue cheese crumbles, avocado spread, and applewood smoked bacon we ever consumed—consider sharing smaller plates like flatbread pizzas or a hummus and tapeneade (olives and capers) and have your server fetch some white or red wine from Peaks’ extensive wine list. Cheers.

Trio Restaurant This downtown favorite just keeps getting better Trio Restaurant

707 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs

Monday-Thurday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Daily Happy Hour 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 760-864-8746 triopalmsprings.com

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et’s use the “spring happy hour” as a springboard here, too. It is safe to say that at Trio, every day is happy. Owners Tony Marchese (General Manager) and Mark VanLaanen (Executive Chef) don’t shy away from perks. There’s Trio’s 3-Course Prix Fix Happy Hour (at $19.95, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and the other Trio Happy Hour bar side where $3 Well Drinks, $8 Premium Drinks and Martinis, and $5 Bar Bites are all for the taking between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Consider Trio’s Stick Up, a passionate if not potent creation featuring Death Door’s

Gin, Lemonade, El Corazon Puree and Mint alongside a remarkable Soy Ceviche—the combination of edamame, tofu, tomato, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, onion, sriracha, lime and tortilla chips is as potent as it is ingenious. Full meals require hearty appetites. An extensive appetizer menu competes with entrees so exquisitely thought out it warrants a call home to mother. (Housemade Meatloaf or Tazmanian Ocean Trout, anyone?) What we love: The Frequent Eaters card—1 point earned for every dollar spent; $10 reward for a 140 points.

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Valley cuisine to relish

steak sandwich with Prime New York steak, sauteed onions, pesto aioli sauce, served with waffle fries at Mélange at The Chateau at Lake La Quinta.

Cathedral city AJ’s on the Green & Splash Bar American: Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Enjoy some delicious omelets, soups, fresh salads, burger, sandwiches, pasta, beverages, fish, crispy pork belly sliders and dessert. 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City. 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Don & Sweet Sue’s Cafe American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Come experience our inventive cuisine and enjoy homestyle food such as omelettes, super sandwiches, burgers, or try some dinner classics. 68955 Ramon Road, Cathedral City. 760-770-2760, donandsweetsues.com Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant Italian: Lunch and dinner. Traditional Italian restaurant with a full menu like pizza, grilled chicken, bruschetta, specialty dishes and hamburgers served with fries. 35325 Date Palm Drive Suite 111, Cathedral City. 760-324-0411, nicolinos.com Tortillas Restaurant Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tortillas serves the old style Mexican cuisines such as bacon avocado burrito, sandwiches, hot sizzling fajitas, including salsas. 32123 Cathedral Canyon, Cathedral City. 760-324-8070, tortillasrestaurant.us Zobo & Meester’s. American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving delicious fresh food with a selection of signature salads, BBQ sandwiches, gourmet burgers and fresh made sides. 68-703 Perez Road, Cathedral City. 760-832-6104, zamgrill.com

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dining Coachella Mariscos El Capitan Mexican: Lunch and dinner. Delicious and fresh dishes prepared with traditional Mexican and seafood recipes. 52565 Harrison Street, Coachella. 760-600-7575, mariscoselcapitan.com Jem Steakhouse at Spotlight 29 Casino American: Lunch and dinner. Jem Steakhouse knows there’s nothing like a big, juicy steak. Put a twist on the tried-and-true steak dinner with a wide selection of sides and styles. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-2880, spotlight29.com

Desert Hot Springs Dillon’s Burgers & Beers American: Lunch and dinner. Come try their famous onion petals, burgers, salads and enjoy their dessert. 64647 Dillon Road, Desert Hot Springs. 760-774-7131, dillonsburgersbeers.com Domo Sushi Bar Japanese: Lunch and dinner. Basic Japanese restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, rolls and teriyaki food in a cozy restaurant.13440 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. 760-288-2010, medadhs.com/domo.html Sand Wedge Cafe at Mission Lakes Country Club American: Breakfast and lunch. Guests or visitors can enjoy a more casual atmosphere when they dine at our Sand Wedge Café. Year round we offer patio dining as well as casual poolside dining after dining try our favorite recipe for two egg breakfast. 8484 Clubhouse Blvd., Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-6481, missionlakescountryclub.com Thai Palm Restaurant Thai: Lunch and dinner. An exotic taste of authentic Thai food, offering seafood, lamb and Sia noodles with a harmonious blend of spicy, subtle flavors both sweet and sour. 12070 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. 760-288-3934, thaipalmdhs.com

Indian Wells Café Italia Italian: Brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy wonderful Northern Italian food that creates a menu of pastas, filet mignon, spumoni and a serenading staff while the dining room staff sings broadway, show tunes, blues, opera and jazz standards for you. 74901 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-773-3080, cafeitaliareservations.com Don Diego’s of Indian Wells Mexican: Breakfast and Brunch, lunch and dinner. Come in and sample the fresh authentic cuisine from our Awardwinning chef. If you are having a party or you just want to relax with a nice meal with your pet, then you need to check out our patio. 74969 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-340-5588, dondiegoiw.com

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Dining Indian Wells Eureka! American: Dinner. Gourmet burgers, signature sandwiches, fresh salads, locally sourced produce and ultra-premium craft beer and whiskey. 74985 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-834-7700, eurekarestaurantgroup.com The Nest American: Dinner. A full-service restaurant with American cuisine that offers spicy ahi tostadas, simple grilled scottish salmon, shrimp scampi and much more. 75188 Highway 111, Indian Wells. 760-346-2314, gotothenest.com Vue Grille & Bar at Indian Wells Golf Resort American: Breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch, and dinner. Award-winning cuisine, serving grilled steaks, seafood, sandwiches and sip creative craft cocktails or kick back at the sushi bar. 44500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 760-834-3800, vuegrilleandbar.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe American: Dinner. This classic and refined restaurant offers a delectable menu that includes Prime steaks, fresh seafood, rack of lamb, rotisserie chicken and nightly creative specials such as the chef‘s signature macadamia crusted chilean sea bass with a thai coconut sauce. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells. 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

Indio CIE Sichuan Cuisine Chinese: Lunch and dinner. Offering traditional cuisine from the Sichuan province in China. The menu offers variety and fresh meals made to order. Try the rich soups, handmade Baos, perfectly spiced entrees and desserts. 45682 Towne Street, Indio. 760-342-9888, ciesichuancuisine.com TKB Bakery & Deli American: Breakfast and lunch. Sandwiches made with freshly baked breads, crisp greens and savory meats. Named number one place to eat in the U.S. by Yelp in 2018. 44911 Golf Center Parkway, Indio. 760-775-8330, tkbbakery.com Sloan’s American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual dining offering breakfast, burgers, steaks, plus a full bar. 81539 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-3923, sloansrestaurant.com Huerta’s Restaurant Mexican: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Home of the best seafood and Mexican cuisine. From our famous seafood cocktails to our ceviche and stingray soup. 44216 Jackson Street, Indio. 760-347-7674, huertasrestaurant.com Alkobar Grill Filipino: Breakfast. The best Philly Steak in town. 82590 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-6245, alkobargrill.com

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dining La Quinta Bucatini Trattoria Italian: Lunch and dinner. Authentic Italian food, traditional pasta, salads, seafood specialties and wood-fired pizza. 46660 Washington Street, La Quinta. 760-777-9007, bucatini.biz El Ranchito Mexican: Lunch and dinner. Offering a variety of fresh Mexican cuisine and a full bar. The menu is full of classic Mexican dishes made from scratch using family recipes handed down through the generations. 78039 Calle Estado, La Quinta. 760-564-0061, elranchitolq.com Fortun’s Kitchen + Bar American: Lunch and dinner. Fortun’s boasts a diverse, mouth-watering menu of classic all-American family favorites with a distinct gourmet edge. Every item on the menu is made with fresh ingredients and hand-built to order. 78085 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta. 760-564-8744, fortunskitchen.com Fisherman’s Market and Grill American: Lunch and dinner. Dedicated to serving the absolute freshest seafood, with the most unique recipes. Voted the No. 1 seafood restaurant for the last 16 consecutive years. 78575 Highway 111, La Quinta. 760-777-1601, fishermans.com Lavender Bistro American: Dinner. Savor the “New American Cuisine” that will captivate any palette. Serving only the finest, freshest and organic ingredients, from our pastries to the finest meats and freshly caught seafood. 78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta. 760-564-5353, lavenderbistro.com Mélange at The Chateau at Lake La Quinta American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offering classic dishes, seafood and prime beef, prepared in a lighter style with intense flavors, using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients sourced from California’s finest family farms. 78120 Caleo Bay, La Quinta. 760-564-7332, thechateaulakelaquinta.com

Lavender Bistro features “New American Cuisine” that will captivate your palette.

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Dining Palm Desert Alps Village German: Lunch and dinner. A number of tempting European specialties featured, such as stuffed cabbage, wiener schnitzel, chicken paprikash and more. 77734 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760200-5400, alpsvillage.com Backstreet Bistro. Italian: Lunch, dinner & weekend breakfast. The dishes are a blend of rustic Italian cuisine and family recipes that feature a wide array of fish, pasta and salads. 72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-346-6393, backstreet-bistro.com City Wok. Chinese: Lunch and dinner. A contemporary yet casual restaurant offering authentic, upscale Asian cuisine using only the freshest meats, seafood and produce available. 74970 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert. 760-341-1511, citywok.com

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Evzin Mediterranean Cuisine Mediterranean: Lunch and dinner. Come enjoy our mediterranean cuisine without the wait, outstanding service with healthy and delicious food using fresh ingredients. 72695 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-340-2020, evzinrestaurant.com Fisherman’s Market and Grill American: Lunch and dinner. Dedicated to serving the absolute freshest seafood, with the most unique recipes. 44250 Town Center Way, Palm Desert. 760-776-6533, fishermans.com Fresh Agave Mexican Bar & Grill Mexican: Lunch and dinner. Serving a variety of chicken, beef, pork and seafood dishes including fabulous fajitas, chiles rellenos and mouth-watering enchiladas de mole. Fresh Agave also has a large meatless menu, featuring fresh vegetable fajitas and smoldering cheese enchiladas, among many other popular dishes. 73325 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-836-9028, freshagavemexicanbarandgrill.com

La Bella Cucina Italian: Lunch and dinner. Entire menu is made with fresh organic produce and prepared to order. Pizza, pastas and salads. 72355 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-836-3280, labellacucina.com Mastro’s Steakhouse American: Dinner. Mastro’s menu is famous for its hand-cut prime steaks and selection of the freshest in upscale seafood. They also offer an extensive cocktail menu. 73405 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-7766777, mastrosrestaurants.com Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant Italian: Lunch and Dinner. Homemade pastas, desserts and breads. Excellent veal, chicken and fresh fish dishes. Many vegetarian choices. Friendly casual dining environment with a touch of elegance. 73540 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-3469712, mimmospd.com The Palms Cafe American: Breakfast and lunch. Enjoy pancakes, oversided omelettes, burgers

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dining and more at this family-owned cafe with patio seating. 44150 Town Center Way, Palm Desert. 760-779-1617, thepalmscafeofpalmdesert.com Schnitzelhaus German: Lunch and dinner. Enjoy homemade German food with a beer in this traditionally furnished restaurant. 77932 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert. 760-200-2331. Wilma & Frieda’s Cafe American: Breakfast and weekday brunch. A full service breakfast and lunch farmhouse café with an urban twist. 73575 El Paseo Dr, Palm Desert. 760-773-2807, wilmafrieda.com

Palm Springs Al Dente Trattoria Toscana Italian: Lunch and dinner. A quaint cucina with a decidedly European atmosphere, extensive menu of beef, veal, pasta and fresh seafood entrées. 491 North Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. 760-325-1160, aldentepalmsprings.com

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Escena Lounge & Grill American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sample California-fusion cuisine using local produce and fine meats. 1100 Clubhouse View Drive, Palm Springs. 760-992-0002, escenagrill.com Fisherman’s Market and Grill American: Lunch and dinner. Dedicated to serving the absolute freshest seafood, with the most unique recipes. 235 South Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. 760-327-1766, fishermans.com

L’Olivo Italian Bistro Italian: Lunch and dinner. The menu and dishes are created and prepared with the heart and soul of an Italian chef who loves and is proud of his country and the culture. 333 North Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. 760-327-0382, lolivopalmsprings.com Monsoon Indian Cuisine Indian: Lunch buffet and dinner. Quality Indian food and convenient dining services. 555 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-2700, monsoonindianrestaurant.com

Jake’s Palm Springs American: Lunch, dinner and brunch. Serving fresh innovative fare and comfort food favorites along with a full bar. 664 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-4400, jakespalmsprings.com

Oscar’s American: Dinner, weekend brunch/lunch. The chef is focused on creating a menu that offers tremendous variety, options for almost every taste and diet, as well as a few specialties. 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com

La Bonita’s Mexican: Lunch and dinner. La Bonita’s uses the freshest ingredients and makes everything from scratch. 330 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-318-8883, labonitas.eat24hour.com

Peaks Restaurant at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway American: Lunch and dinner. Chef-driven, seasonal menus features natural meats and local produce from the Coachella Valley. 1 Tramway Road, Palm Springs. 760-3254537, pstramway.com/dining

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Dining Palm Springs Riccio’s Steak and Seafood Italian and American: Dinner daily, lunch Thursday through Sunday. It’s an ideal spot to sip a Bellini and savor the house Lobster Martini, a chilled appetizer made of Maine lobster and mango chunks, drizzled with mango rum, served up in a martini glass and then ponder the medley of choices on Riccio’s Mediterranean-focused menu. 495 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760325-3111, ricciossteakandseafood.com Rick’s Restaurant & Bakery American: Breakfast and lunch. Serving traditional breakfast and lunch with healthy alternatives always on the menu. Great food with a Cuban influence at reasonable prices will satisfy everyone’s taste. 1973 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-416-0090, ricksrestaurant.biz Rick’s Desert Grill Cuban & American: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. Offering a huge selection of dinner items

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for all appetites. Ample beer and wine list. Memorable food and with a Cuban influence to boot. 1596 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-2127, ricksdesertgrill.com Rooster and the Pig Vietnamese: Dinner. Providing a friendly atmosphere and delicious, globally-inspired cuisine in this independently owned, small restaurant. 356 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-8326691, roosterandthepig.com Ruben and Ozzy’s Oyster Bar & Grill Seafood: Lunch and dinner. Relaxed, open-view kitchen with an eclectic menu of seafood bites, plus outdoor seating. 241 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, 760-325-8800, rubenandozzysoysterbar.com Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill Italian: Lunch and Dinner. Featuring an innovative menu, blending traditional Italian with California cuisine. 265 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760320-8041, sammygsrestaurant.com

Kitchen + Bar at Hard Rock Hotel American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Offers a contemporary take on comfort foods. The menu offers shareable plates, sandwiches, entrées, and more. 150 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-9676, hrhpalmsprings.com/restaurant.htm TRIO Restaurant American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. An energetic, desert-casual atmosphere with great American modern food at reasonable prices. 707 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-864-8746, triopalmsprings.com Tyler’s Burgers American: Lunch. The meat is ground daily and served on a toasted bun. Also offering delicious hot dogs and sandwiches. 149 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-2990, tylersburgers.com Village Pub American/International: Lunch and dinner. The new menu features Californian American food offers all day brunch and appetizers. 266 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3233265, palmspringsvillagepub.com

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dining Woody’s Palm House American: Lunch and dinner. Gourmet burgers, fries, homemade shakes and more served up. Head to the Back Room for dining/lounge and live entertainment. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com

Catalan Mediterranean Restaurant Mediterranean: Dinner. Bringing forth tastes from Spain, Italy and California. Creating an exceptional farmto-table dining experience through the finest ingredients. 70026 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-770-9508, catalanrestaurant.com

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Kobe Japanese Steak House Japanese: Dinner. Offering the finest Japanese cuisine in a unique and memorable setting. Tables are set around chefs who create fun dishes like a beating rice heart or volcano onion. Excellent sushi is also available at the sushi bar or as an appetizer with your teppan meal. 69838 California 111 Rancho Mirage. 760-324-1717, koberanchomirage.com

Acqua California Bistro American: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh-squeezed orange juice, freshly-baked multigrain bread and special blends of coffee, cappuccino, latte and espresso all contribute to a full, beautiful breakfast. 71800 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage.760-862-9800, acquaranchomirage.com Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club American: Dinner. Classic American dishes created using modern cooking techniques. Committed to only the freshest ingredients, the produce and meats are sourced locally and sustainable whenever possible. 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760202-4499, bernies.club

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Norma’s Italian Kitchen Italian: Lunch and dinner. Experience authentic Italian cuisine with specialties entrees in poultry, veal and much more. 42418 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-8348738, normasitaliankitchen.com Pinzimini Restaurant at Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Italian: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Featuring Italian inspired cuisine. Modern, Tuscan style entrees with antipasti and paninis. 71333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-770-2150, pinziminipalmsprings.com Shame on the Moon American: Dinner. Freshly prepared appetizers, entrees, soups and salads. 69950 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760-324-5515, shameonthemoon.com Si Bon European: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. With the feel of a European bistro on the streets of Brussels, this charming restaurant offers both unique and traditional Belgian fare. 40101 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage. 760837-0011, sibon-sogood.com Shabu Shabu Zen and Sake Bar Japanese: Dinner. Serving healthy, flavorful Japanese dish that is cooked and eaten at the same table. 71680 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-779-5000, shabu-shabu-zen.com

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WHITE PARTY

Three days of cool pool parties and hot dance vibes take over Palm Springs By Alison Elsner

White Party Palm Springs April 27-30 Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs 888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs Tickets: $40-$5,000 (hotel packages separate) 323-782-9924 jeffreysanker.com

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ach year, Palm Springs looks forward to the “premier gay dance festival.” Presented by Jeffrey Sanker, this three-day weekend of high energy hoopla features pool parties, pulsing beats, a fashion show and even a ferris wheel. Now in its 29th year, the festival attracts over 30,000 people of the LGBTQ community. The celebration begins on Friday with a Day Club Pool Party at the headquarter Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. After cooling off all day, the fun heats up later that night, until 5 a.m. at the Events Center - a “sensory overload” with go-go studs and all new sound and lighting elements. After catching a few winks, so to speak, attendees can experience day two of the Day Club Pool

Party at the Renaissance Pool with hosts Eliad Cohen and Papa Party. The Pool Party has a newly designed stage, poolside dance floor, massive LED screens and luxurious daybeds and cabanas. Partiers can cool off in the largest swimming pool in Palm Springs, with cocktails, floats, toys and boys. Saturday’s side events include a morning yoga session and a 12-step recovery meeting. Later on, another all-nighter will take over the Palm Springs Convention Center for “Ice World,” with DJs Ralphi Rosario and Grind. The vibe continues afterhours at the Climax party with DJ Isaac Escalante. Sunday’s Day Pool Party features “Addicted,” a fashion show previewing the latest swimwear line set to

the beats of DJ Cindel. Sunday afternoon’s T Dance at White Party Park not only has a ferris wheel but also welcomes international superstar Kylie Minogue. The evening culminates in a spectacular, 15-minute fireworks display choreographed to a special musical remix by DJ Wayne G. WE Party takes over the closing party until 8 a.m., bringing in their signature staging, lighting, production and visuals, with international superstar DJs like Sr. Edu and Abel. Clearly, it’s important to plan on very little sleep at this extravaganza, but it’s all worth it. Special hotel rates are available at the newly renovated Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, and admission to individual events are sold separately.

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Brew at the Zoo: Saving wildlife one beer at a time Brew at the Zoo Saturday, April 7 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Living Desert 47-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert Tickets: $70-$150 760-346-5694 livingdesert.org

f you love animals and enjoy craft beers, you’re in luck. The ninth annual event will celebrate #NationalBeerDay with a wide selection of tastings from the finest specialty brews around, like Lagunitas Brewing Company, La Quinta Brewing Company, Stone Brewing and many others. Plenty of other libations will include premium wines and nonalcoholic beverages. Attendees will enjoy a culinary adventure of tasty dishes and desserts from Coachella Valley restaurants and caterers, like Tommy Bahama, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, Daily Grill, Islands, Nothing Bundt Cakes and

many others. The evening also includes games, photo opportunities and entertainment with several live music stages. The African section of the park will be open for guests to explore and see animals such as zebras, cheetahs and oryx. A limited number of VIP Lounge tickets are available for $150 giving guests early admission and gambling fun hosted by Augustine Casino. Walter Clark Legal Group will even be sponsoring the “Safe Ride Home” program in partnership with American Cab, offering complimentary rides home for attendees who’ve been imbibing.

American Documentary Film Festival offers views of the world American Documentary Film Festival April 6–14, various times Camelot Theatres 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs Tickets: $11 per screening $55-$199 packages $55 opening night 760-325-6565 americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com

mDocs was launched in 2012 and now screens over 120 films from around the world, with submissions coming in from Argentina to Zimbabwe and the U.S., including animated works. Screenings consist of multiple films shown together in a grouping of similar themes or subject matter, and each session runs from one to two hours. Founder Teddy Grouya has created a forum that tells compelling stories about real people and issues. The Festival was named by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the five coolest documentary film festivals in the world. As a nonprofit organization, it’s part of the

Palm Springs Cultural Center. Events include seminars, panels and special ceremonies recognizing top talent, and past honorees have included Dionne Warwick, Peter Coyote, Peter Bogdanovich and Oliver Stone. Screening venues include Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, Helene Galen Theater in Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells Theater in Palm Desert. The opening night reception and film showcases special films (to be announced) along with director’s Q & A and catered hors d’oeuvres and beverages. As they say, taking part in this festival is truly “seeing the bigger picture.”

Groove along to Michael Jackson’s music with The Desert Symphony The Desert Symphony Presents Music of Michael Jackson Thursday, April 12 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert Tickets: $125, $111, $97 and $77 760-340-ARTS (2787) mccallumtheatre.com windbornemusic.com

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he powerhouse group Windborne returns with The Desert Symphony for their second appearance, paying homage to “The King of Pop...Michael Jackson!” They originated the show in 2011 by creating their first venture outside of a Classic Rock series. This special stage performance has them reaching back in time to present Jackson’s music, spanning a 40-year career, including selections from the Jackson 5 all the way up to the recently released movie “This Is It!” The show consists of material

from albums such as Got to Be There (Jackson 5), Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Blood on the Dance Floor and many more. Jackson’s music reaches a wide audience and the band keeps the groove movin’ all night. Vocalists Felicia Barton and Kelli Reisen add a wonderful mix of harmonies (and a couple of leads) as the orchestra soars behind tunes such as Man in the Mirror, Earth Song, Ben, Beat It! and many other favorites. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself up and out of your seat, dancing and singing along.

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Calendar of events and performances April 1 Under Water Egg Hunt: This is not your typical Egg Hunt, with the eggs hidden underwater, it will be quite a challenge to find them all. Bring a waterproof basket or egg holder and come have some fun in the sun with us! Ages 3-13 years old welcomed. 12:30 to 4 p.m. Palm Desert Aquatic Center, 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive, Palm Desert. 760-565-7467, ymcaofthedesert.org April 2 Birding Walk: Walk on the paved Ed Hastey Garden Walk and Randall Henderson Wash Loop Trail with an experienced birder to discover the year round and migratory birds who call the Coachella Valley Desert their home. Bring your binoculars, water, hat, sunscreen and camera. 7:30 to 9 a.m. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74 Palm Desert. 760862-9984, desertmountains.org Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Bach was Chopin’s favorite composer—and the one who most greatly influenced him. Hear their respective dramatic preludes, their ultra-romantic fantasies and their zesty dances—for the ears. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 3 Stepping Out for College of the Desert featuring Lucie Arnaz in Latin Roots: She has created her own fiery, explosive and heartfelt musical tribute to the rhythm of her roots and the man who introduced the conga to the United States and Lucille Ball to television: her father, Desi Arnaz. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 4

john pizzarelli performs works of brazilian composer Antonio jobim on sunday, april 8, at the McCallum Theatre.

live music, set into the majestic vistas provided by the outdoor Lakeview Terraces and Clubhouse. Additionally, Wine Sommelier Wilson Turley will be invited to curate wine pairings for each buffet. 6 to 9 p.m. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. 760-346-7060 ext. 108. desertwillow.com

admission from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy the current exhibition with a docent tour at 4 p.m. followed by a talk at 4:30 p.m. and live entertainment at 7:30 p.m. in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden. Palm Springs Art Museum, 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-3465600, psmuseum.org

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The Doobie Brothers with special guest JD and The Straight Shot: Born out of Northern California’s chaotic, late-1960s musical stew, The Doobie Brothers’ rugged, real and authentic approach to rock and roll made them biker bar stalwarts. But their self-titled debut album in ’71 went beyond just leather and motorcycles, revealing even more musical layers; sweet three-part harmonies and rootsy, introspective, acoustic flavors. 8 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888- 999-1995, hotwatercasino.com

Michael Feinstein: In “The Crooners, Part 1 & 2,” Michael pays tribute to the men who made American popular song so memorable. Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., Fred Astaire and more will be remembered in two different shows over two nights. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 6

Art Walk and Wine Tasting: Guests can stroll through the various galleries to view fine and original art including contemporary paintings, glass sculptures, bronze works and other art genres, while also visiting other shops. 4 to 7 p.m. The Art Place, 41801 Corporate Way, Palm Desert. 760-776-2268, artplacepd.com

El Paseo Cruise Night: Cars start arriving around 4 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. Cruisers hit El Paseo at 4:30 p.m., so grab a chair and enjoy the show. El Paseo, Palm Desert. elpaseocruisenight.com

April 5 Music and Dining Under the Stars featuring The Zippers Trio: Offering extravagant buffets, exclusive wines and top-notch

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Galen First Fridays: The Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert continues their successful Galen First Fridays event every first Friday of the month (November – May) with free

April 6-7 Indian Wells Music Festival: The popular music event that has taken place in the Coachella Valley for the past two decades has been expanded into a two-day multi-genre event. In addition to an impressive lineup of artists, the event will also feature an assortment of vendors offering food, wine, art and more. Indian Wells Tennis Garden, 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells. 800-999-1585, indianwellsmusicfestival.com

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Calendar of events and performances April 6-8 “Cruzin’ Haight-Ashbury to Woodstock:” The evening’s performance highlights all the magic and excitement of the Summer of Love along with the intensity and life-changing experience of Woodstock. This period of time created milestones in the musical path of the ’60s and ’70s. New genres of music were created by the artistry of such mavericks as Simon and Garfunkel, Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Drifters, Righteous Brothers, Mamas and Papas, Martha and the Vandellas, Everly Brothers, The Association and The Beach Boys. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-4490, tickets.psmuseum.org April 6-12 American Documentary Film Festival: Created in 2011, this unique event was designed to celebrate and promote documentary film and the independent filmmakers around the world who bring knowledge and awareness through their stories about real people and issues. The festival includes international films in both short and feature categories as well as showcasing animation. Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 877-544-4446, americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com April 7 Marlon Wayans: The New York City native is the youngest and arguably most popular member of a comedy dynasty that also includes brothers/ frequent collaborators Keenan, Damon and Shawn. Prepare for laughs as Marlon Wayans makes a stop on the desert. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com Roger Kellaway Solo Piano: Come out and enjoy world-class jazz music at the Jazz for Jazz lovers concert series. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-5683263, petecarlsonsgolf.com Free Guided Public Art Tour: This month’s tour features the art at the Palm Desert Library. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water and come prepared for a onehour walking tour. 9 a.m. Palm Desert Public Library, 73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. palm-desert.org Desert Mountains Art Faire: Mediums may include photography, paintings, ceramics, hand painted silks and more. Support local artists and find beautiful and unique gifts and

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Terry fator and his all-star team of puppets return to fantasy springs resort casino on April 7.

desert mementos, all while enjoying the natural beauty of our desert mountains. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. 760-862-9984, desertmountains.org Art on Main Street: Enjoy original artwork from more than 80 artists, live entertainment, shopping, dining and more. Admission and parking are free. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com Brew at the Zoo: Craft beer fans will love the selection of tastings from some of the finest specialty brews around. In addition to beer, there will also be plenty of other libations, including premium wines and non-alcoholic beverages. Attendees will enjoy a culinary adventure of tasty dishes and desserts from some of the Coachella Valley’s top restaurants and caterers. The evening also includes entertainment. The African section of the park will be open for guests to explore and see animals. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org Concerts Under The Palms: Gin Blossoms bring their glorious catalog of material, from “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road,” Until I Fall Away,” and “Found Out About You” to the Grammy-nominated “As Long As It Matters”

and even more recent hits like “Miss Disarray.” 7:30 p.m. Spa Resort Casino, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Terry Fator: Best known for his victory on “America’s Got Talent,” he captured the hearts and tickled the funny bones of America with his unique combination of celebrity impressions and his unparalleled voice. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com The Desert Symphony’s 29th Anniversary Galas starring Boz Scaggs: Boz Scaggs is instantly recognized as a remarkable soulful singer with such hits as “Heart of Mine,” “Look What You’ve Done to Me,” “Lowdown” and “Lido Shuffle.” His voice is smooth and rhythmic with every lyric he delivers. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 8 20th Annual Opera in the Park: Enjoy a day of Opera in the park. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunrise Park, 401 South Pavilion Way, Palm Springs. palmspringsoperaguild.org John Pizzarelli: Antônio Carlos Jobim was a Brazilian composer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and singer who was a primary force be-

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Calendar of events and performances hind the creation of the bossa nova style and his songs have been performed by many singers and instrumentalists. John Pizzarelli pays tribute to Jobim in a concert that will have you doing the samba in the aisles. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com Cabaret Sunday Series: Mary Jo Mundy performs “Nearly Nyro.” Twenty years ago, the world lost Laura Nyro, who wrote, recorded and won countless awards for her pop hits which were recorded by some of the biggest names in music; with Ross Kalling on piano. 2 p.m. Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 760-325-2731, lesmichaels.com April 12 Music and Dining Under the Stars featuring The Chris Compton Trio: Offering extravagant buffets, exclusive wines, and topnotch live music, set into the majestic vistas provided by the outdoor Lakeview Terraces and Clubhouse. Additionally, Wine Sommelier will be invited to curate wine pairings. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. desertwillow.com

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Opening Reception and Book Signing with famed photographer Hugh Holland. Known for his Los Angeles street scene photographs of skateboarders, Holland’s latest exhibition showcases his intrigue with the Hispanic and Gay cultures through the photographer’s lens. Free event, 5 to 7 p.m., with small bites and beverages. Books will be available for purchase. Gallery500 is located inside The Five Hundred, 500 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-864-6500, the500ps.com Ken Jeong: The actor, producer and writer known for his scene stealing abilities has established himself as one of today’s top comedic stars. In May of 2009, Jeong appeared as the Asian-mobster “Mr. Chow” in the sleeper-hit comedy “The Hangover.” 8 p.m. Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Ramcho Mirage. 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com Music of Michael Jackson: The event will present Michael’s music spanning a 40 year career...including selections from the Jackson 5 all the way up to his recently released movie “This Is It!” the band leads the audience through an amazing catalog of material that has audiences

out of their seats dancing and singing to all of the tunes that they know so well. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 13 David Feherty: With a sharp wit and irreverent style, the professional golfer turned golf analyst, talk show host and sports broadcaster has made a name for himself as one of the most hilarious and irrepressible personalities in golf. 7:30 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 13-15 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – Weekend 1: This annual three-day music and arts festival features many genres of live music including rock, indie, hip hop and electronic dance music played at several stages, as well as art installations and sculptures. This years headliners include The Weeknd, Beyonce and Eminem. Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. coachella.com

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Calendar of events and performances April 14 Paquita La Del Barrio: She began her career in Mexico City where she succeeded in gaining popularity with live performances filled with her songs about courage, pride and social stigmas. 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com Jennifer Holliday: The Tony and Grammy award-winner shot to national stardom when she was cast in “Dreamgirls,” playing the role of Effie. Her iconic performance won her the Tony, Drama Desk and Theater World awards for Best Actress in a Musical. 8 p.m. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760322-4800, tickets.psmuseum.org Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys: These Grammy Award-winning bands are joining forces and bringing their distinctive and eclectic Latin flavor. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com Spend an evening with jennifer holiday at the annenberg Theater on Saturday, April 14.

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Andy Martin Quintet: Come out and enjoy world-class jazz music at the Jazz for Jazz

lovers concert series. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-5683263, petecarlsonsgolf.com Boston Pops: A Tribute to John Williams: You’ll hear classic favorites from the movies, as well as gems that you may not know. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 15 Cabaret Sundays Series: Ter Gallagher perfoms “A Woman Of A Certain Age.” Celebrating the wit and wisdom of how women in the prime of life are improving with age and how society sees them. Joel Baker on piano. 2 p.m. Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 760-325-2731, lesmichaels.com April 19 Palm Desert Public Art Documentary Film Series: The public is invited to the tenth season of free screenings of art-themed documentaries presented by the City’s Public Art Department and the University of California,

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Calendar of events and performances Riverside Palm Desert Graduate Center. Each screening will include either a featured speaker who will discuss that night’s film or a special presentation, along with plenty of special tenth anniversary treats and surprises. This week’s featured film is “Brillo Box (3 Cents Off),” explores the ephemeral nature of art and value and the decisions that shape a family’s history. 6 p.m. University of California, Riverside Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert. 760-837-1663, palm-desert.org

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival – Weekend 2: This annual three-day music and arts festival features many genres of live music including rock, indie, hip hop and electronic dance music played at several stages across the Empire Polo grounds, as well as art installations and sculptures. This years headliners include The Weeknd, Beyonce and Eminem. Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. coachella.com

Chella, Celebrado La Comunidad: Concert features Los Angeles Azules, Cuco, Helado Negro, y Ocho Ojos at the world famous Riverside County Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82503 Highway 111, Indio.760-863-8247, goldenvoice.com Motor City Drum Ensemble with Talaboman and Dave P: Goldenvoice presents Motor City Drum Ensemble with Talaboman and Dave P. 7:30 p.m. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, goldenvoice.com

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Earth Day Bird-a-thon Bus Tour: Whether you are a beginner or a serious birder, enjoy spectacular desert and mountain scenery on a guided bus tour to well-known birding and nature hotspots. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sam’s Club Parking Lot, 34220 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-862-9984, desertmountains.org April 20-22

April 21 Free Entrance Day at Joshua Tree National Park: The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old fa-

vorite. Joshua Tree National Park, 74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms. nps.gov Holly Hoffmann / Mike Wofford Quartet: Come out and enjoy world-class jazz music at the Jazz for Jazz lovers concert series. Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis, 73741 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-568-3263, petecarlsonsgolf.com Star Party at the Monument: The Astronomical Society of the Desert will conduct “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 8 to 10 p.m. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. 760862-9984, desertmountains.org Monument Night Adventure: Take a short guided walk along the Art Smith Trail looking for the nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. This is a family event. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. This is a free event. 8:15 p.m. Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. 760-862-9984, desertmountains.org

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Calendar of events and performances April 21-22 Modern Men present Rocket Man: The Music of Elton John: Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus presents Rocket Man: The Music of Elton John, including special guests Harmonic Voices with Artistic Director Mark Austin. 7 p.m. and 3 p.m. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-4490, tickets.psmuseum.org April 22 Cabaret Sunday Series: Sharon Sills performs “Songs My Mother Hated.” Don’t miss the chance to see a bright star from the desert nightlife in a concert setting with Jeff Lantz on piano. You’ll be be an instant fan, if you’re not already. 2 p.m. Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 760-325-2731, lesmichaels.com April 25 Michael Childers presents “One Night Only:” Childers pays tribute to the incomparable composer Richard Rodgers and his partners, Oscar Hammerstein and Lorenz Hart, featuring some of their most popular songs from shows such as “South Pacific,” “Oklahoma,” “Carousel,” “The King and I” and “Babes In Arms.” Directed by Jason Graae with Music Direction by Chris Marlowe, the cast features the best of Broadway and Hollywood performers. 6:30 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 27-28 Shen Yun: Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun weaves a wondrous tapestry of heavenly realms, ancient legends and modern heroic tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of authentic Chinese culture. Its stunning beauty, purity and tremendous energy leave audiences greatly uplifted and deeply inspired. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 27-29 Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival: Featuring a massive lineup full of artists you won’t want to miss. This year’s festival includes country favorites, Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood and many more of today’s top country artists. Empire Polo Club, 81800 Avenue 51, Indio. stagecoachfestival.com April 27-30 White Party Palm Springs: The largest gay dance music festival in the world. Featuring international superstar Kylie Minogue. Palm Springs. 323-782-9924, jeffreysanker.com April 29 Cabaret Sundays Series: Rose Mallett perfoms “Songs of Sarah.” Experience the life and music of the one and only Sarah Vaughan through the talents of another great artist and award-winning local favorite. 2 p.m. Arthur Newman Theatre, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 760325-2731, lesmichaels.com

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BERNIE’S LOUNGE AND SUPPER CLUB Sinatra tunes and classic cuisine By Alison Elsner

Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage Hours Daily 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday Brunch 10 to 2 p.m. 760-202-4499 bernies.club

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lubby booths, dim lighting, Sinatra tunes and martinis - this is Bernie’s. After their Palm Springs location was damaged by fire, the owners started over in Rancho Mirage, and business is doing gangbusters. Options for experiencing this modern day supper club include cocktails and appetizers at the friendly bar. Drinks include the Classic Martini, Manhattan, Side Car and Rusty Nail. Craft cocktails may very well inspire you to break out in song, like “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head,” “You Make Me Feel So Young” and “Call Me Irresponsible.” Happy Hour all night every night at the bar offers wines by the glass and bottled beers for $2 off, well cocktails for $5, rocks

for $7 and martinis for $8. The bar menu includes 50% off of tasty house classics and an impressive wine list. The entertainment will keep your toes tapping and fingers snapping every night of the week from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The line up includes Patrice Morris on Sundays and Mondays, Chris Lomeli on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Brian Dennigan and Barry Minniefield on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and Linda Peterson for an early set on Fridays at 5 p.m. The dinner menu is exceptional, with starters like Shrimp Cocktail or Oysters ($18) and salads like Caesar or Caprese ($12). Entrées include the Filet (10 ounce $40, 7 ounce $32), Colorado Lamb ($40), T-Bone ($38),

Chilean Sea Bass with pesto risotto ($40) and many others. Classic sides include Jumbo Grilled Asparagus with balsamic glaze ($10), Sauteed Spinach ($9) and Twice Baked Potato ($7), among others. A three course Twilight Menu is offered for $29 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and includes a Grasshopper or Pink Squirrel to sip on. Sunday brunch offers mouth-watering options like French Toast starter ($12), Create Your Own Omelet ($13), Bernie’s Burger ($14) and Seared Ahi Tuna Niçoise ($16). Don’t worry if you don’t feel cool when you arrive. By the time you leave, you’ll be the hippest cat around, ready to straighten up and fly right.

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the unforgettable yve evans brings her talents to Woody’s Palm house every tuesday evening.

Nightlife roundup Festive nighttime outings unfold Entertainment sometimes changes after press deadline. Please check with venue to confirm the evening’s entertainment and time.

MONDAYS AJ’s on the Green Bill Marx 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Backstreet Bistro Johnny Morris, 5:30 to 9 p.m. 72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-346-6393, backstreet-bistro.com Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club Mark Kahny & Brian Dennigan, 6 to 10 p.m. 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-202-4499, bernies.club Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel 4/9: Kristi King’s Tribute to Doris Day, 6 p.m. 4/16: Larry Capeloto, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-797-8700, indianwellsresort.com

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Vicky’s of Santa Fe 4/2: Deanna Bogart Band, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30: Guest Band, 6:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel Terri Olsen, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-797-8700, indianwellsresort.com

Woody’s Palm House Motown Monday, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com

Vicky’s of Santa Fe 4/3: McKee Thatcher, 4:30 to 6 p.m. 4/10, 4/17, 4/24: John McCormick, 6:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com

TUESDAYS AJ’s on the Green 4/3 and 4/17: Linda Peterson, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 4/10 and 4/24: Rizzo & Miller, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com

Woody’s Palm House Yve Evans and John Bolivar, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com

WEDNESDAYS

Backstreet Bistro Live Jazz, 7 to 10 p.m. Call for details. 72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-346-6393, backstreet-bistro.com

AJ’s on the Green Doug MacDonald & Friends, 7 to 10 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com

Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club Chris Lomeli, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-202-4499, bernies.club

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WEDNESDAYS Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-797-8700, indianwellsresort.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Barbara Morrison, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Barry Minniefield, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Valerie Geason, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com

THURSDAYs AJ’s on the Green Francesca Amari, Bill Marx and Doug MacDonald, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Nacho Bustillos & Quinto Menguante, 9 p.m. 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club Barry Minniefield & Brian Dennigan, 7 p.m. 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-202-4499, bernies.club Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Country Night at LIT, 7 p.m. to midnight 84245 Indio Springs, Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel Patricia Welch, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-797-8700, indianwellsresort.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Smooth Brothers at 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. 235 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-322-9293, fishermans.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Robert Salisbury, 5 to 7 p.m. Steve Oliver, 7:30 to 11 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Linda Peterson, 6:30 to 10 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188, woodyspalmhouse.com

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BARRY MINNIEFIELD performs at Vicky’s of santa fe every wednesday evening.

FRIDAys Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa DJ Night at The Lounge, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com AJ’s on the Green 4/6 and 4/20: The Carmens Duo, 6:30 p.m. 4/13: Sharon Sills, 6:30 p.m. 4/27: Shelley Yoelin & Friends, 6:30 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club Barry Minniefield & Brian Dennigan, 7 p.m. 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-202-4499, bernies.club Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Live entertainment at LIT, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-797-8700, indianwellsresort.com

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Live entertainment at Agave Sunset, 44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-776-1234, indianwells.regency.hyatt.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Oscar’s Cabaret, Female Impersonators, 8 p.m. 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com Spa Resort Casino DJ Night at Cascade Lounge, 9 p.m. 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Spotlight 29 Casino DJ Chase Martinez at Groove, 7 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella 760-775-5566, Spotlight29.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band at 8 to 11 p.m. 235 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-322-9293, fishermans.com The Purple Room 4/6 and 4/7: Marilyn Maye, 8 p.m. 4/13: Buddy Holly Review, 8 p.m. 4/20: Scot Bruce, 8 p.m. 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

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nightlife Vicky’s of Santa Fe The Corwins, 5:30 p.m. John Stanley King, 8 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Rose Mallett, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. 450 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

SATURDAYS Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Entertainment at The Lounge, 9 p.m. 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com AJ’s on the Green Cabaret Open Mic 7:30 p.m. 36200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com Backstreet Bistro Linda Peterson, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 72820 El Paseo, Palm Desert 760-346-6393, backstreet-bistro.com Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club Barry Minniefield and Brian Dennigan, 7 p.m. 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-202-4499, bernies.club Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Live Entertainment at LIT, 9 p.m. 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio 760-342-5000 fantasyspringsresort.com Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel Frank DiSalvo, 6 to 9 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-797-8700, indianwellsresort.com Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Entertainment at Agave Sunset 44600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells 760-776-1234 indianwells.regency.hyatt.com

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Oscar’s Café & Bar Gypsy’s Folllies, 7 p.m. 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-1188, oscarspalmsprings.com Shanghai Reds Bar & Grill Barry Baughn Blues Band, 8 p.m. 235 South Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-322-9293, fishermans.com Spa Resort Casino DJ Michael Wright at Cascade Lounge, 9 p.m. 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com Spotlight 29 Casino DJ at the Blue Bar, 8 p.m. 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella 760-775-5566, Spotlight29.com The Purple Room 4/14: Jerome Elliott, 8 p.m. 4/21: Lori Donato, 8 p.m. 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe Rose Mallett & Company, 5 p.m. Kal David, Lauri Bono and The Real Deal, 7:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House Stanley Butler Band, 6:30 p.m. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

SUNDAYS AJ’s on the Green 4/1 & 22: Trish Hatley and Barney McClure, 11 a.m. 4/8: Shelley Yoelin and Bill Casale, 11 a.m 4/15: Rose Mallett, 11 a.m. 4/29: Mark Kahny, 11 a.m. 36200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City 760-202-1111, ajsonthegreen.com

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SON OF HARPO MARX, BILL MARX brings his love OF THE PIANO to AJ’S ON THE GREEn EVERY monDAY.

SUNDAYS Bernie’s Lounge and Supper Club Mark Kahny and Brian Dennigan, 6 p.m. 69830 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage 760-202-4499, bernies.club Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel Ted Herman Big Band, 6 to 8 p.m. 76661 Highway 111, Indian Wells 760-797-8700 indianwellsresort.com Oscar’s Café & Bar Entertainment, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 125 East Tahquitz Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-325-1188 oscarspalmsprings.com Spa Resort Casino Nacho Bustillos and Quinto Menguante, 9 p.m. 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs 888-999-1995 sparesortcasino.com

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The Purple Room The Judy Show, 7 p.m. 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com Vicky’s of Santa Fe John Stanley King and Trio, 6 to 9:30 p.m. 45100 Club Drive, Indian Wells 760-345-9770, vickysofsantafe.com Woody’s Palm House John Carey and Friends, 6:30 p.m. 450 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs 760-230-0188 woodyspalmhouse.com

Nightlife Listings Email info by Thursday, April 5, for the May 2018 edition of the Desert Entertainer to news@desertentertainer.com.

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Happy hour feature

STUFT PIZZA BAR & GRILL Two locations with dozens of drink and dining options By Alison Elsner

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill Westfield Mall 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert 78015 Main Street, La Quinta Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour Daily 3 to 6 p.m. 760-610-7990 760-777-9989 stuftpizzabarandgrill.com

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tuft Pizza pretty much wrote the book on Happy Hour, and if you’ve seen how thick the menu is, you’ll know what we’re talking about. With two locations, it’s easy to keep your mood elevated with numerous food and drink specials that are delicious and reasonably priced. Pints (16 ounces) of draft beer are $3 and mugs (25 ounces) are $4.50. Wines by the glass are $4, featuring a signature 8 ounce pour. Well drinks include vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, brandy, scotch or tequila and are also $4 each. House Margaritas and Stuft Sangria are $5 per glass. Specials are available throughout the entire restaurant, not just while seated in the bar. Specialty cocktails include Coconut Mango Mai Tai or the Effen

Mule ($9), The Cucumber Collins or Stuft Skinny Margarita ($10) or Stuft Flights of Tequila ($18) or Whiskey ($15). Half bottle selections of wines are available from $14 to $45, with selections like Au Bon Climat Chardonnay 2014-Santa Barbara ($18), Ken Wright Carter Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011-Oregon ($40) and 17 others. An extensive menu of happy hour food specials serves up favorites like Thai Noodles ($4.49), Green Bean Fries ($5.49), Stuft Quesadilla or Asiago Mac and Cheese ($6.99), Crab Cakes ($9.99), New York Steak or Cajun Ahi ($11.49), Appetizer Combo Plate ($12.49) and over two dozen more. During happy hour, Stuft serves up their trademark small pizzas with

a choice from over 30 topping combinations for $2.50 off regular prices. For those who stay over for dinner, salads, sandwiches and pastas include choices like Gorgonzola Steak Salad ($14.99), Cobb Salad ($8.99 or $11.99), Grilled Chicken and Avocado Sandwich or Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwich ($10.99), Spaghetti Bolognese ($6.99 or $12.99) and Veggie Pomodoro ($12.99). Dinner specials are just as tempting, with entrées such as Chuck’s Homemade Baby Back Ribs ($16.99 or $21.99), Sea Bass Picatta ($15.99) and many others. Desserts, all for $7, shouldn’t be missed, like the Peanut Butter Blondie or Stuff This, a concoction made with mocha almond fudge ice cream over an Oreo cookie crust.

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it’s five o’clock somewhere Outstanding happy hours

Palm Springs

TRIO Restaurant 707 N. Palm Canyon Drive. 760-864-8746. Daily happy hour, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pinzimini Restaurant The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Drive. 760-770-2150. Daily 3-5 p.m.

Ace Hotel & Swim Club 701 E. Palm Canyon Drive. 760-325-9900. Wine Down Wednesdays, 5:30 to 11p.m. Buddy brews, 5:30 to 11 p.m. every Sunday, Amigo Room.

Woody’s Palm House 450 S. Palm Canyon Drive. 760-230-0188. Daily from 3-6 p.m.

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Rancho Mirage

Arnold Palmer’s Restaurant 78164 Avenue 52. 760-771-4653. Daily, 4 to 6 p.m.

Babe’s Bar-B-Que Brewhouse The River, 71800 Highway 111. 760-345-8738. Weekdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

Cunard’s Sandbar Restaurant 78120 Calle Tampico. 760-564-3660. Daily happy hour 5 to 6 p.m.

Dringk The River, 71800 Highway 111. 760888-0111. Happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. Weekdays.

Cork & Fork 47875 Caleo Bay Dr. 760-7777555. Daily happy hour, 4 to 6 p.m.

Las Casuelas Nuevas 70050 Highway 111. 760-328-8844. Sunday-Thursday from 4 p.m. to close. Friday and Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Fortun’s Kitchen 78085 Avenida La Fonda. 760-564-8744. Daily happy hour and food specials from 3 to 6 p.m.

Al Dente 491 N. Palm Canyon Drive. 760325-1160. 20% off your entire check, everyday from 3 to 6 p.m. Rick’s Desert Grill 1596 N. Palm Canyon Drive. 760-325-2127. Daily happy hour, 8 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 7 p.m., Monday - Friday. The Reef Bar and Lounge at Caliente Tropics Resort, 411 E. Palm Canyon Drive. 760327-1391. Daily happy hour 4 to 6 p.m.

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LA Quinta Lavender Bistro 78073 Calle Barcelona. 760-564-5353. Daily happy hour, 4 p.m. to close.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse 73505 El Paseo, Suite 2600. 760-3413560. Daily, 3 to 6 p.m.

Indio

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill 78015 Main Street. 760-777-9989. Daily from 3 to 6 p.m.

Jackalope Ranch 80400 Highway 111. 760-342-1999. Daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m.

Indian Wells

Macario’s Grill 80783 Indio Blvd. 760-342-5649. Tuesday through Friday, 2 to 5 p.m.

Frank’s Place at Indian Wells Resort Hotel 76661 Highway 111. 760-797-8700. Daily from 4 to 6 p.m. Don Diego’s 74969 Highway 111. 760-340-5588. Daily happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m. Vicky’s of Santa Fe 45100 Club Drive. 760-345-9770. Daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Palm Desert Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill 73325 Highway 111. 760-836-9028. Daily, 3 to 5 p.m. at the bar only. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant 73505 El Paseo. 760-674-8666. Nightly happy hour, 3 to 6:30 p.m.

Pueblo Viejo Grill 81931 Highway 111. 760-342-5900. Daily happy hour at the bar from 3 to 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to closing.

Cathedral City AJ’s on the Green 36200 Date Palm Drive, inside Date Palm Country Club. 760-202-111. Monday, Wednesday-Saturday, 2-7 p.m., 9 to close in bar and lounge. Bonta Restaurant & Bar 68510 E. Palm Canyon Drive. 760832-6100. Happy hour Wednesday through Sunday, 4 to 7 p.m. Casa Blanca Restaurant 35850 Date Palm Drive. 760-3282150. Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m.

Ristorante Mamma Gina 73705 El Paseo. 760-568-9898. Happy hour, Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m.

Mountain View Grille at Desert Princess 28555 Landau Blvd. 760-322-1655. Wednesday through Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, 3 to 7 p.m.

Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill 72840 Highway 111, Suite 465. 760610-7990. Daily happy hour, 3 to 6 p.m.

Happy Hour Listings: Email info by Thursday, April 5, for the May 2018 edition of the Desert Entertainer to news@desertentertainer.com.

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Boz scaggs will take the stage to perform his hits with the Desert symphony on saturday, April 7, at the McCallum Theater.

boz scaggs to headline gala The Desert Symphony celebrates its 29th anniversary By Gary Walker

he Desert Symphony continues its busy season with two concerts in April, beginning with its 29th Anniversary Gala Concert, starring Boz Scaggs, at the McCallum Theatre Saturday evening, April 7, and playing tribute to Michael Jackson Thursday evening April 12. Musical Director Gary Berkson’s first half of the program features his 65-piece orchestra performing “The Unforgettable Nat ‘King’ Cole” and “A Salute to Ray Charles.” Scaggs recently said, “I’m at a point where I’m having a lot of fun with music, more than ever. It’s like I’m just going wherever I want to go with it.”

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Fans will remember his ability to go from funky to delicate wistfulness to Latin and an intimate soul from his days with the Steve Miller Band in the ‘60s to brilliant albums like “Silk Degrees” (1976), “Middle Man” (1980), “Memphis” (2013) and high points such as “Some Change” (1994) and “Dig” (2001). One of my favorites is “Fool to Care,” featuring Bonnie Raitt in “Hell to Pay” and Lucinda Williamson in “Whispering Pines.” Curtain Time: Desert Symphony’s 29th Anniversary Gala Concert starring Boz Scaggs, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 7, McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Gala ticket and dinner options at your choice of Jillian’s or Wally’s restaurants prior to the

performance. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 and concert at 8. For dinner and VIP/ Premier reservations, call 760-773-5988 or 760-895-8747. Tickets: $100-$250, Dinner/ performance package $500. For performance tickets only, call the McCallum Theatre at 760-340-2787.

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The Desert Symphony pays homage to “The King of Pop,” Michael Jackson, Thursday evening, April 12, at the McCallum Theatre. Musical Director Gary Berkson’s first half of the program includes music from “The Lion King” (Hans Zimmer, Elton John, Tim Rice), followed by selections from Rodgers and

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curtain time Hammerstein’s “The King and I” and “A Tribute to the King – Elvis Presley.” The second half belongs to Jackson tribute artist James Delisco and his entourage, who will perform music spanning The King of Pop’s 40-year career, including selections from the Jackson 5 all the way to his recently released movie “This Is It!” This will be their second appearance with the Desert Symphony. Curtain Time: “Music of Michael Jackson” with the Desert Symphony, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Tickets: $77$125, 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com

‘Damn Yankees’ at PCT

What better time than during the run-up to baseball season to catch Palm Canyon Theatre’s “Damn Yankees,” running April 6-15. It’s a charming musical comedy with book by George Abbott and Douglas Wallop, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Some of my favorite songs are (You Gotta Have) “Heart,” “Shoeless Joe from Hannibal, Mo.,” “A Little Talent,” “Whatever Lola Wants,” “Good Old Days” and “Two Lost Souls.”

The plot is a re-telling of the Faust legend. Senior citizen Joe Hardy agrees to trade his soul for a chance to be a young baseball star, and it’s based on Wallop’s novel, “The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant.” PCT’s Co-Artistic Director Se Layne directs, with choreography by Anthony Nannini, costumes by Derik Shopinski, sets and lighting by Co-Artistic Director J.W. Layne. Steven Smith is musical director and leads a three-piece ensemble. The cast includes Nicholas Sloan as Joe, Paul Grant as Mr. Applegate (the Devil), Allegra Angelo as Lola and Mary Ewing as Joe’s wife Meg. Curtain Time: “Damn Yankees,” 7 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6-15, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $32-$36, students $15 with valid ID, 760-340-5123 or palmcanyontheatre.org

‘Sordid Lives’ at PCT

Palm Canyon Theatre is reprising its long-time favorite, “Sordid Lives,” April 28-29. The ensemble cast includes Se Layne, Mike Hadley, Shirley LeMaster, Morgana Corelli, Mary Ewing, Fran-

cesca Amari, Leanna Rodgers, Dan Graff, Brad Vickery, Jonathan Hatsos and Nick Edwards. Curtain Time: “Sordid Lives” by Del Shores, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Tickets: $29.50, 760323-5123 or palmcanyontheatre.org

Sunday Cabaret

Les Michaels continues his latest season of “Cabaret on Sundays Series” at Palm Desert’s Joslyn Center. The April lineup: • April 8: Mary Jo Mundy and “Nearly Nyro,” a tribute to Laura Nyro who wrote and recorded many songs, winning awards for her pop hits that were covered by some of the biggest names in music. She has a full band and two backup singers, with Ross Kalling on piano. • April 15: “A Woman of a Certain Age,” starring Terry Gallagher. This show celebrates the wit and wisdom of how women in the prime of life are improving with age, and how society sees them. Directed by Clifford Bell, with Joel Baker on piano.

desert symphony and windborne pay tribute to michael jackson on thursday, april 12, at the McCallum Theatre.

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Curtain time • April 22: Sharon Sills in “Songs My Mother Hated.” Here’s a chance to see one of the desert’s most popular entertainers in a concert setting. Jeff Lantz is on piano. • April 29: Rose Mallett sings “Songs of Sarah.” This is a World Premiere about the life and music of the one-and-only Sarah Vaughan. Book is written by Ken Steele. Curtain Time: All shows at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 cash at the door, 760-3252731 or lesmichaels.com/Joslyn. Arthur Newman Theater, Joslyn Center, 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert.

Desert Rose for two

Rancho Mirage’s Desert Rose Playhouse has two offerings this month: • “The Mis-Cast Revue” (their annual fun and fund-raiser) means that actors you’ve enjoyed this year get to perform numbers written for characters they would never be cast to play. For instance, you could hear three men sing “You Gotta Get a Gimmick” from “Gypsy,” a young soprano warbles “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” from “Oklahoma” or a manly man belts “The Man That Got Away.” Curtain Time: “The Mis-Cast Revue,” 7 p.m. Sunday, April 8, Desert Rose Playhouse, Rancho Mirage. Tickets: $50, 760-202-3000 or desertroseplayhouse.org • “Dare,” a World Premiere drama by Allen Baker, April 20-May 13, about Jack, an 82-year-old gay man, revealing his role in LGBT history to his compassionate doctor. Jack was once a vital activist for gay causes. He has lived his life to the fullest and now is ready for his final curtain – on his own terms. “Dare” is the winner of the 2017 Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Play Contest at the Castillo Theatre in New York City. Desert Rose Playhouse has earned a grant from the Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation of New York for this premiere production. Tickets: $34-$37 (including a $2 ticket facility fee). To purchase tickets, call 760-202-3000 or visit desertroseplayhouse.org.

mary jo mundy to perform “nearly nyro” on Sunday, april 8, at palm desert’s joslyn center.

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curtain time Opera in the Park It’s the 20th anniversary of the Palm Springs Opera Guild’s, Opera in the Park Sunday afternoon, April 8. Admission is free. This year features a new and larger tent, as well as other improvements, and a complimentary shuttle from the general parking area at nearby Palm Springs High School. The cast includes Liv Redpath, Alyssa Wills and Sunmi Shin (sopranos), Erin Gonzalez (mezzo-soprano), Jesus Leon, Carlos Enrique Santelli and Joshua Wheeker (tenors) and Ben Lowe (baritone). They will perform arias from operas by Bizet, Delibes, Donizetti, Gounod, Mozart, Puccini, Rossini and Verdi. In addition, a special tribute to Leonard Bernstein’s Centennial will feature music from “West Side Story” and “Candide.” Musical Director is Mona Lands. Curtain Time: Opera in the Park, 1-4 p.m., Palm Springs Opera Guild, Sunrise Park, Palm Springs. Info: 760-325-6107 or palmspringsoperaguild.org

Desert Ensemble Theatre’s ‘Allergist’s Wife’

The Desert Ensemble Theatre Company presents the award-winning “A Tale of the Allergist’s Wife,” two weekends, April 13-15 and April 20-22 in Palm Springs. Charles Busch’s satirical comedy deals with a middle-aged Upper West Side doctor’s wife, who is devoted to mornings at the Whitney, afternoons at MOMA and evenings at BAM. Plunged into a mid-life crisis of epic proportions, she is brought back to reality by the appearance of a fascinating and mysterious childhood friend. June August heads the cast that includes Marcia Harp, Larry Dyekman, Linda Cooke and Anthony Gomez. Curtain Time: “A Tale of the Allergist’s Wife” by Charles Busch, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13-15 and April 20-22, Desert Ensemble Theatre Company, Pearl McManus Theatre, 314 South Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs. Tickets: $20, 760-565-2476 or detctheatre.org

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• “Jewtopia,” April 19-29, Desert Theatreworks, 45175 Fargo Street, Indio. Tickets and info: 760-980-1455 or dtworks.org • Boston Pops Tribute to John Williams, Keith Lockhart, conductor, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 14, McCallum Theatre. Tickets: $77-$137, 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com • Open Call 2018 Talent Competition, 7 p.m. Thursday.-Friday, April 19 and 20; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert. Tickets: $22-$67, 760-340-2787 or mccallumtheatre.com • “First Date, The Musical,” April 27-May 20, Theatre 29, Twentynine Palms. Tickets and info: theatre29.org • “Motherhood Out Loud,” Through Sunday, April 8, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday. 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday. Dezart Performs, 314 S. Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs. Tickets: $28 and $32, 760-3220179 or dezartperforms.org.

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gems of the desert

april is music month in the desert Indian Wells, Coachella, Stagecoach By Gary Willhide Photo courtesy of Coachella

Indian Wells Music Festival April 6-7 78200 Miles Avenue, Indian Wells 800 999-1585 indianwellsmusicfestival.com

Coachella April 13-15 and 20-22 81800 Avenue 51, Indio coachella.com

Stagecoach April 27-29 81800 Avenue 51, Indio stagecoachfestival.com

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azz. Rock. Hip-hop. Country. Blues. Heavy Metal. April is Music Month in the desert with genres to suit almost every taste, from Eminem to Garth Brooks. The only issue is that it’s pricey, but, in spite of that, much of it is pretty much sold out. The Indian Wells Music Festival is billed as “rock, blues, jazz and country.” The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is known simply as Coachella, or Woodstock Without the Mud. The Stagecoach Festival features top country stars. The Indian Wells Music Festival has been around for several decades in different iterations, but this year expanded to two days and changed its venue to the Tennis Garden. The event will be held under the shade structure at the Garden, with seating for 2,000. Mindi Abair, a two-time Grammynominated saxophonist, and The Boneshakers will open the event on Friday, followed by The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Jonny Lang. On Saturday, California native Sandra Lynn will open the performances, followed by multi-Grammy-awardwinning Robert Cray Band and Jon

Batiste with The Dap-Kings. Coachella, expecting 99,000 fans each day, will present dozens of bands under headliners The Weeknd on Friday, Beyonce on Saturday and Eminem on Sunday. Beyonce was scheduled for Coachella 2017, but her pregnancy caused her to delay it a year. Behind that trio of heavyweights, there are surprises and current buzz bands all over the bill. Portugal. The Man. St. Vincent. There are anticipated returns for Jamiroquai, currently tours their “Automaton” album, and A Perfect Circle, who has a new album scheduled to come out during the festival. Meanwhile, The War on Drugs and Fleet Foxes will keep indie rock fans happy. Each year, Coachella commissions a number of original, large-scale, site-specific art installations to be displayed throughout the festival and campgrounds. Tickets are listed as sold out, but some are available at inflated prices on broker websites. A limited number of passes to local residents for both Coachella and Stagecoach will be offered. Residents must apply online this year. Stagecoach, the production aimed

at country fans young and old, will be headlined by Garth Brooks (Sunday), Keith Urban (Saturday) and Florida Georgia Line (Friday). They’ll be joined by the likes of Jake Owen, Kacey Musgraves, Lee Brice, Trisha Yearwood, Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson, Gordon Lightfoot and Kenny Rogers. To coax festivalgoers onto parts of the grounds away from the “Mane” stage, Stagecoach is introducing the SiriusXM Spotlight Stage this year, with up-and-coming artists such as Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, as well as an updated HonkyTonk Dance Hall with more DJ sets. Food is also expected to have more variety this year. Those planning to attend are advised to visit the websites to become familiar with the rules and regs for each event. For example, the Tennis Garden is a completely non-smoking venue, including e-cigs. And the organizers of Coachella have announced that, in spite of the new marijuana law in California, pot will still be banned at the festival. Coachella and Stagecoach make extensive accommodations for people with disabilities.

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attractions

TIME FOR ADVENTURES Attractions worth adding to your itinerary

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.

formational 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). 15831 La Vida Drive, Palm Springs. 760230-1365, thebestofthebesttours.com

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum: 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. 219 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-323-0151, accmuseum.org

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum: A unique Hopi inspired Pueblo, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is a multi-level building that includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors all crafted from found materials. The museum houses Native American pottery, 20th-century photographs and artifacts. 67616 Desert View Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. 760-329-7610, cabotsmuseum.org

Best of the Best Tours: Serving the Coachella Valley for 20 years, The Best of the Best Tours offers premier entertainment and in-

Coachella Valley History Museum: The Museum seeks to share the unique history of the desert and the Cahuilla Indians and pio-

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neers who forged through the environment to create the community it is today. The museum features a date museum, Japanese garden and the oldest Cork Oak tree in the valley. 82616 Miles Avenue, Indio. 760-342-6651, cvhm.org Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert: Children and parents can learn and discover hands-on activities together, including traveling exhibits, vet pet station, lie detector, toddler town and much more. 71701 Gerald Ford Drive, Rancho Mirage. 760321-0602, cdmod.org Desert Ice Castle: The coolest place in the Desert is this NHL regulation-sized skating rink. Open to the public for recreational skating, figure skating and hockey. 68600 Perez Road, Cathedral City. 760-324-0400, deserticecastle.com

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attractions Escape Room Palm Springs: Groups have 45 minutes to solve a series of puzzles where clues are rewarded as you successfully decipher each puzzle. 2500 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-779-8888, escapeps.com Get Air Trampoline Park: A combination of amusement and exercise in a spacious indoor park. Featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dunk lanes and a ninja course. 34450 Gateway Drive, Palm Desert. 760-2067211, getairpalmdesert.com Laser Oasis: Fun for all ages within a 17,000 square foot facility, including a 6,000 square foot multi-level laser tag arena, indoor ropes course and arcade. 46805 Dune Palms Road, La Quinta. 760-777-4321, laseroasis.com Living Desert: Representing the desert environments of North America and Africa. With more than 1,200 protected acres, 450 wild animals, live animal shows, kids’ play park, tranquil gardens, model train exhibit, hiking trails, tram rides and more, visitors experience an oasis of family fun. 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org

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Moorten Botanical Garden: Home to more than 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. 1701 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-327-6555, moortenbotanicalgarden.com Oasis Date Gardens: Date farm with a retail shop, offering daily educational talks, date sample table, date industry video and lunch counter. 59111 Grapefruit Boulevard, Thermal. 760-398-9480, oasisdate.com Palm Springs Air Museum: 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. 745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 760-778-6262, palmspringsairmuseum.org

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: The world’s largest rotating tram car travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet— enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. 760-3251449, pstramway.com Shields Date Garden: 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 patio café offers date delectables. 80225 Highway 111, Indio. 760-347-0996, shieldsdategarden.com

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shopping

Love shopping? There are plenty of options here

hether you love shopping unique local boutiques, designer shops or all things vintage, there are plenty of options here. Dive in.

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. Receive your free VIP Savings Card at customer service by Starbucks coffee by mentioning Desert Guide. Sign up for great offers from Cabazon Outlets by texting CABAZON to 90947. 48750 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951-922-3000, cabazonoutlets.com Desert Hills Premium Outlets: Find impressive savings at 180 outlet stores. Desert Hills Premium Outlets is more than just a great collection of the finest brands. 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. 48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951-849-5018, premiumoutlets.com/outlet/desert-hills 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. palmcanyondrive.org Gardens on El Paseo: The Gardens on El Paseo and El Paseo Village are the premier shopping and dining destinations. The shopping centers feature trendy, upscale, unique-to-market tenants in an outdoor, garden setting. 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-862-1990, thegardensonelpaseo.com Old Town La Quinta: 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, live weekend music and a multitude of seasonal events. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. 760-600-0758, oldtownlaquinta.com The River in Rancho Mirage: The River is the premier destination for food, fashion and fun. Nationally known restaurants with outdoor patios overlook a park-like waterfront with cascading waterfalls. There are trendy boutiques and a spa. It’s a place to spend an entire day or an evening under the beautiful desert sky. 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. 760-341-2711, theriveratranchomirage.com Westfield Palm Desert: Shop your favorite retail in an air conditioned environment at the only indoor shopping mall in the desert. Westfield Palm Desert offers a range of retail shops, restaurants and the Tristone Palm Desert 10 Cinemas. 72840 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 760-346-2121, westfield.com Shops on El Paseo: Featuring over 300 shops, boutiques, art galleries, jewelers, restaurants and 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. 73061 El Paseo, Palm Desert. 760-341-4058, elpaseo.com

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April 2018

Astrology

in the Stars Your robust April astrology report By Charlie Price

ure, it’s been a few months since the Chinese new year began, but it’s good to get a refresher this month, because this dynamic Chinese Year of the Brown Earth Dog has the potential to play itself out and reward many of us with love and luck, and relationships and finance this month. All the things we love, right? Right. But here’s the thing: Unless you take some time to truly listen to that intuitive voice of yours and act on it, you’ll be all bark—and no bite. Let’s all wag happily together, shall we? Now, let’s take a look at what’s unfolding in the heavens. Aries: With more than 70 percent of the planets having shifted to the southern part of your juicy horoscope, it may mean that career opportunities can take a backseat—for now. Keep calm. Place your focus on your sex drive. Haven’t you noticed? You’re a little, hmm, frisky lately. Don’t allow it to get out of control. Instead, channel that vibrant energy into such things as compassion and empathy for others. Taurus: So, sensitive yet grounded Taurus, the planets have gone into the eastern half of your horoscope. How lovely. What this means for you: You can now take charge and make some vital and necessary shifts you have been wanting to make. It’s full steam ahead. Just do it mindfully and purposely.

Leo: So, the thing with you, you pride lion, you, is that you can go after something with such fierce velocity that you may lose sight of other parts of your life—or others for that matter. The time is good for advancement in career and other social things, but remember to take us all along with you. That’s plenty to roar about.

Sagittarius: When the 20th hits, you may see some things at the office become a bit fried, so focus, focus, focus. You’ll be pulled in a bevy of directions. That said: There’s a really good chance you’ll pull something magical together and surprise even yourself. We never doubted you. (Although you may have.) Onward …

Virgo: Wow. For you, it’s about deep subjects this month. Such as religion, philosophy, integrity. After the 15th, this becomes truly obvious. Use this fertile ground to plant some seeds that may take you in new directions spiritually, and then notice the ripple effects your choices may have on others.

Capricorn: You’re practical to the core. But this month, allow the force of spring to—how do we put this?—let loose. Yes, as in … let go and have more fun. Don’t worry. Life will go on just fine without your constant focus on it—or the people around you. It’s okay, Cap, we won’t tell anybody you can be a such a party animal.

Gemini: Your focus will be on career and personal successes, you social butterfly. Good news: Some of these new opportunities could create truly lasting impact in your life. Try not to allow that good news to overshadow your relationship, or the prospect of a new one. Hey: There may be somebody interested in you. Pay attention.

Libra: Love and social settings rule the month for you. Take a clue from all those other times when things just clicked in your life and ponder: What can I do better this time? Things will flow even better if you do this. Oh, and watch that those lovely scales you have don’t tip too far in terms of overspending. We still want you to treat for that dinner you promised us.

Aquarius: Spiritual muse: with Uranus, your ruling planet, entering your own sign, you may notice an upswing of intensity—and even aggression. There’s a strong and perhaps irresistible impulse to change. So take note: Use that impulse for change to create something better in your life.

Cancer: Pay attention. As in: Go deep. Be still and quiet. Have you been avoiding something your intuition has been telling you? This may be the time for you to truly pay attention. I suspect, sweet Cancer soul, you may be guided to do something truly new and remarkable? You game? Silly question. Carry on.

Scorpio: With so many planets occupying the lower half of your chart, self-development, harmony with emotions, family and friends, are key now. Now, with a retrograde of your ruler, Pluto, there’s a tendency to overreach. Try your best to keep things in check. You may need to modify some deep desires.

Pisces: Well dear fishes, career, finance and spiritual values all come into play—in a very big way. Your delicious charisma will become more enhanced. People will notice. Don’t let it get to your head. Consider philanthropic ideas. Share with them others. See what happens.

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