Coachella Valley Weekly - July 21 to July 27, 2016 Vol. 5 No. 18

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Dre Naylor

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Live @ Plan B

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Frank DiSalvo

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Jon Delaire

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Mary Ann Collins

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Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Advertising Director James Theall Sales Team Morgan James Classified Manager & Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Features Writer Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Denise Ortuno Neil, Judith Salkin Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Craig Michaels, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Janet McAfee, Rachel Montoya, Angela Janus, Dale Gribow, Raymond Bill, Sam DiGiovanna, Rob Brezny, Eleni P. Austin, Noe Gutierrez, Sunny Simon, Dr. Peter Kadile, Bruce Cathcart, Julie Buehler, Flint Wheeler, Laura Hunt Little, Lola Rossi, Jack St. Clair, Dee Jae Cox, Patte Purcell, Rebecca Pikus, Janet Newcomb, Angela Romeo, Esther Sanchez, Alex Updike, Jenny Wallis, Uncle Ben Photographers Laura Hunt Little, Scott Pam, Lani Garfield, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

Contents D'Place Entertainment-Mary Pickford....3 Art Scene - Dre Naylor..............................4 Brian Neils Hoff's "Special Agent 00K9"...5 Book Review - Conflict Diamonds...........6 The Adventures Of Slim Man...................7 Desert Acoustic Sessions at Plan B .........8 Backstage Jazz - Frank DiSalvo...............8 Jon Delaire................................................9 Consider This - Psuperbrain...................10 Art Scene - Mary Ann Collins.................11 Pet Place..................................................12 The Vino Voice ........................................13 Club Crawler Nightlife............................14

Mary Pickford Theatre is now D’Place for Entertainment!

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e love movies and we are excited about all the changes happening here,” said Damon Rubio, President of D’Place Entertainment the new company operating the Mary Pickford Theatre in Cathedral City. “Movies are a communal event and our aim is to provide the best movie-going experience in the Coachella Valley.”

With its grand lobby and 14 theaters, the Mary Pickford Theatre is the valley’s largest movie house when it comes to auditorium size and square footage. The impressive multi-story Spanish style building with its retro neon sign and mosaic-covered giant iguana fountain, creates a feeling that harkens to the late, great, ornate Hollywood movie palaces of yore, but with a big dose of California casual.

D’Place Entertainment has made it their mission to revitalize what it means to go to the movies. The Mary Pickford Theatre, exterior and interior, is undergoing a $2,000,000 renovation that includes upgrading all 14 auditoriums for an ultimate movie viewing experience.

Barco Escape The most significant addition to the theater is the latest innovation in movie viewing technology called “Barco Escape.”

This new film format has three projectors that run simultaneously on three connecting screens, which surrounds almost half of the intimate auditorium. Images move seamlessly across the three large adjoining screens nearly filling one’s peripheral vision.

“The Barco Escape immerses moviegoers and creates a more visceral and engaging experience. You are drawn into the film,” said Rubio. “We love it and we know our clientele will as well.”

This week, the summer blockbuster “Star Trek Beyond” opens. The movie was filmed in the new three-camera format and D’Place Entertainment is the only theater here in the CV with Barco Escape. Tickets can be reserved online or at the box office now.

“Star Trek is a great franchise. People of all ages love it,” said Rubio. “It’s the perfect movie to show off the potential and

just how fantastic Barco Escape looks. This format marries well with the content and is another way to really enjoy the movie.

Watching “Star Trek Beyond” in Barco Escape will impact the viewer on another level. People will have a more immersive and unforgettable experience.”

Barco is a Belgium company and has been a leader in the projection business since 1934. Barco Escape is the company’s latest achievement in digital cinema projection.

Barco is an acronym for Belgian American Radio Corporation. Escape is apropos as the experience takes the moviegoer away to far off places and new worlds in a more vivid manner.

There are only 18 theaters in the country that have Barco Escape equipped auditoriums. Outside the valley, the nearest is in Los Angeles.

D-Box Coming this fall, D’Place Entertainment will also have a “D-Box” theater. D-Box is a motion-simulation chair that is specifically designed to move with the action on the screen.

Each D-Box seat is motorized to create the effect of movement, which is precisely timed with the visual images. The chair will vibrate, jolt, shake and give the sensation of titling forward, back, up or down adding physical sensation to the visual experience.

The seat can be deactivate if a moviegoer is ultra sensitive to motion sickness.

“The D-Box is very sophisticated. It’s

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By heidi Simmons not just a rocking chair that goes off now and then,” said Rubio. “Just like there are film industry sound and lighting designers, there are D-Box motion designers who artfully program the movement for every movie. It is perfectly timed to enhance the movie experience so you more fully feel the action.”

All the other D’Place Entertainment auditoriums in the Mary Pickford Theatre will have brand-new, fully reclining seats where you can lean way back with your feet up.

Moviegoers will also have the opportunity to buy tickets with reserved seating. But if spontaneity is your thing, no worries, D’Place Entertainment has 1,200 seats within their 14 auditoriums.

As movie aficionados, D’Place Entertainment certainly made the 14 screen auditorium improvements a priority, but they also have paid close attention to all the theater’s amenities that play an important part in the totality of movie going experience.

Café & Bar Spanning over 40 feet, the D’Place Entertainment concessions and café provide gourmet treats and custom-made foods.

Besides making fresh popcorn, D’Place Entertainment makes their own cheese corn, caramel corn and kettle corn on site. Not only that, but fresh ice cream is also made at the theater along with pizza and specialty sandwiches. Of course there is favorite movie candy and concessions available, as well as numerous fresh items as posted daily on the Cinema Café menu blackboard.

When it comes to drinks, not only are there an array of favorite sodas, there is a selection of beer and wine available for those 21 years of age and up. The Cinema Café has a beer and wine menu that includes local breweries. D’Place Entertainment allows patrons to take their alcoholic beverages into the theaters.

With such an expansive lobby, D’Place Entertainment has added café tables and chairs to comfortably enjoy a meal, converse with friends or have a drink before or after a movie.

Screeners ................................................18 Book Review- Monsters:A Love Story...19 Safety Tips...............................................19 Haddon Libby.........................................21 Dale Gribow............................................21 Ask Jenny................................................22 Sports Scene...........................................22 Free Will Astrology.................................23 Mind, Body & Spirit ................................23 Ask The Doctor........................................24 Life & Career Coach ................................24

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By angela romeo

Behind the Lens – Dre Naylor

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ne look at Dre Naylor and you know you are about to encounter one dynamic individual: A striking woman with pink hair, a silver bullring, and a smile that radiates the truth of conviction that is Dre. Dre is Palm Springs born and raised.

She was surrounded by the colors of the desert and realized something about her self – she loves color! “I love color and light!

Photography is one way that I can capture that love. I am self-taught in photography and I think that lets me forget about ‘rules’ and just focus on what I see.”

Dre’s work, from commercial to sensual, carries a distinct mark. It is features strong images in an unexpected scene. Like Dre herself, the work does not follow a trend or pattern. Her work has a sophisticated rawness. “When I work for a client, I do have to understand what they want me to capture. But they have hired me because I have a definite point of view. With that understanding I can give the client the best interpretation of their desire but keep the edge that I am known for.”

“I got into photography almost by mistake. I enjoyed taking photos – point and shoot to capture what I saw. I took photos of landscapes, of people- really anything that I found to interesting. A friend saw my work and encouraged me to take it further.

I began shooting at ARTBar. That was a monthly event at Bar. It was a gathering of artists that made my job more interesting.

As I developed my style and confidence, I

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began to work at other venues and events.

I shot for Palm Springs Life, for Gay Pride, for weddings and for other commercial businesses.

I have photographed celebrities, local and internationally known.

My work has given me great opportunities and allowed me to be true to myself. I am a strong woman with strong ideas. I am not a wall flower and my work is a reflection of that boldness.”

“I do photograph people. A headshot may be necessary but there are so many other ways to capture a person’s image. I look for that other way because I want to capture more than a face.”

Dre has developed her own take on the boudoir photo. “Beauty is more than the silicone perfection. We are all beautiful when we are ourselves. I find that type of beauty is truth. I have photographed women whom society would not see as model perfect. These women have character borne from living; Tattoos, piercings, crazy wild colored hair. No hair.

It doesn’t matter. I shoot these people to highlight that uniqueness.”

“I often shoot these photos outdoors.

The desert has its own personality. When my model and the landscape become one, the photo is more than just a picture. I love that my models and clients are as fearless as I.” “I am blessed that photography allows me flexibility. My husband, Evan, is a tattoo artist. Together we are free to wander. New adventures are exciting and we are looking at the next chapter. We have lived our lives in the desert and are anxious to see what lies beyond the Coachella Valley. We plan to see what the Bay area has to offer.

Adventure? Success? Boredom? We don’t know but we plan to find out.”

For more information visit her website drenaylorphotography.com.

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In addition to the new auditoriums, there is new paint, carpeting and remodeled bathrooms. No expense was spared in the beautifully appointed, bright and shiny, nearly hands-free, bathrooms.

The overall changes and improvements to the Mary Pickford Theatre are so carefully thought out and impressive, they not only enhance the movie-going experience, but also celebrate the movies as a special event.

Back Story For those who are young and maybe don’t know, the theater’s namesake, Mary Pickford was a famous silent movie star who became “America’s sweetheart” during the 1920s. She was last married to Buddy Rogers and like so many Hollywood elite; the two had a home here in the valley.

The theater’s address is 36850 Pickfair Street in Cathedral City, which honors Mary Pickford’s famous Los Angeles estate.

Appropriately enough Pickfair Street intersects with Buddy Rogers Avenue.

The first-run theater opened May 2001 as part of Cathedral City’s revitalization program. The theater anchors the community’s downtown center that also includes a park with a bell tower, art, a whimsical fountain, City Hall and the former IMAX Theater, now Desert Cinema.

Spanning a whole city block on Hwy 111, the downtown area has surrounding buildings that were built at the same time.

Some tenants include an Italian restaurant, a hair salon and a sandwich franchise.

Under the guidance of Cathedral City’s

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Downtown Foundation, a non-profit organization, the buildings were leased and the group hired UltraStar Cinemas to operate both Pickford and the IMAX. When the opportunity arrived to get the theater back into the hands of its private owner, D’Place Entertainment’s Rubio along with D’Place Entertainment’s General Manager Ted Hane (both formally with UltraStar) approached the landlord.

“We already had a relationship with the owner and it was perfect timing and a perfect fit,” said Rubio. “We shared our vision for an invigorated and dynamic movie-house and the owner got it right away.” The owner of the property has had a home in the CV for years and is a general contractor by trade.

Having a general contractor as landlord has made the renovations go quickly and smoothly. Working closely with the moviebuff operators of D’Place Entertainment, they have not only transformed the auditoriums and interiors but hopefully the entire movie-going experience.

Other adjacent buildings still have available suites for more shops and restaurants, which are convenient to the theater and perfect for browsing and window-shopping before or after a movie.

The beautiful outdoor areas and ample parking at the downtown center makes the locale around the Mary Pickford Theatre very enticing for a night out at the movies.

Ideally, more businesses will come to the location now that the theater is generating new life.

Get Tickets “The experience of going to the movies starts when a decision is made to see a movie,” said Rubio. “When a movie-goer visits our website the experience begins.

It matters to us that a movie ticket can be purchased easily and the process of getting your ticket and into the theater is hassle free.”

When purchasing tickets online for D’Place Entertainment, the cost is actually “less” than at the box office.

Tickets are available to purchase at

Brian Neil Hoff's "secret agent 00k9"

July 21 to July 27, 2016 D’Place Entertainment’s easy to navigate website. Tickets can be downloaded to your smartphone so moviegoers can walk directly into the lobby and then the auditorium to find their reserved seats.

But, no worries, the box office will always sell tickets and reservations are not required. Expect an upcharge for the Barco Escape and D-Box auditoriums similar to the higher price for 3D films.

Coming Attractions D’Place Entertainment has a new rewards program and is working on putting together movie clubs and special movie events. They are also working on a plan to better utilize Desert Cinema, the former IMAX Theater where “Tarzan” is currently showing. D’Place Entertainment also aims to do their best to fill the gap of the late arthouse theater Cinémas Palme d’Or. “We are fortunate to not have experienced the same kind of issues with obtaining studio movies and, of course, our landlord is partnering with us to make the theater a success,” said Rubio. “It’s our intention to have independent and foreign films and even moderate Q&A’s. We want to create a new home for guests who enjoyed the special screenings and events at Cinémas Palme d’Or.” “D’Place Entertainment is here to show great movies, be a leader in the industry, and be a valued member of the community,” said Rubio. “We believe movies matter and we are excited to deliver the best moviegoing experience.”

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New 3D Animated Comedy “Canine Royale” based on 2D book series “Secret Agent 00K9” to be announced at Comic Con Palm Springs by Pixel Rocket Entertainment.

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rian Neil Hoff has announced the publication of the third book in his Secret Agent 00K9 series, “Canine Royale.”

Canine Royale, is a 3D animated action adventure feature film written by independent producer Brian Neil Hoff featuring, Secret Agent 00K9, a spy dog biped existing in animal-human fantasy world.

The idea for the spy dog character Secret Agent 00K9 came from Brian’s dog Cosmo who, as a 3-month-old puppy, seemed to stalk the neighbor’s property. Brian thought he was acting like a spy. In 2004, he wrote the screenplay “Spies in the Hood,” which featured two boys who trained their dog to be a spy and nicknamed him 00K9.

In 2006, Brian began visualizing 00K9 as a biped who drove cars and carried out other human-like activities. He developed the concept further in the 2007 screenplay 00K9, in which there is an original animal metropolis where there are no humans.

In 2008, Brian began turning the characters and concept into a Secret Agent 00K9 2D book series. In October 2014, after several years of working full time and

creating one character and scene at a time with artist Alfie Vann, he self-published the first book, “The Fast and the Furriest.”

He published the second book, “The Bone Ultimatum,” in December 2015.

Additional plans for 2016 are to launch 00K9 and the cast of human-like animal characters into the world of 3D in a new

animated feature film, also titled “Canine Royale.” Brian will have an exhibit at Comic Con Palm Springs August 26-28.

The Secret Agent 00K9 books are available from the author and online from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble Kids Club, and other retailers.

Official websites: www.00K9.com www.canineroyale.com Email: brianianneilhoff@gmail.com info@pixelrocket3d.com About the Author: Brian Neil Hoff developed a big

imagination while growing up in the open spaces of the American River region of Northern California. He started in the film business in 1994. In 2008 he won an award as producer of the short film Automaton at the California International Animation Festival.

Brian currently lives in Palm Springs, California, where he is active in charities and other community work. He has held book signing fundraisers for the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and the Palm Springs Police Department K-9 Unit. He is a SAG-AFTRA member.

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BookReview

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by morgan james

Conflict Diamonds

where emphatic fantasy fiction bends to uncover authentic, primal humanity at its best

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hat originally began with G.M.O. foods, lead to the harvesting of synthetic organs in medical applications, which led to an obsessive addiction that humanity couldn’t quit. Eugenic breeding and genetic engineering would give rise to zoetic organisms, man-made chimeras capable of supernatural feats. Countless generations have passed since this process of unnatural selection had begun…

Enter Conflict Diamonds: A speculative science fiction fantasy war heroic set 65 million years from now… The world has encountered cycles of peaking civilization and apocalypse. The majority left the planet and those who stayed gave rise to an era of ungoverned, primitive reign.

Technologies have become organic and easier to produce; cell has fused with metal creating a never before seen evolutionary race. Depending on the taken perspective, it could be either dystopian or utopian.

The dominant species on the planet are the last remnants of the Maori culture, a race of highly psychic warrior [dinosaur lizard] beings known as the Tuatara. They dwell in a massive underground city-sized pyramid: a manufacturing super power controlled by an ancient organic computer simulation. Their way of life is rich in culture and tradition, but there is no need for currency and government. They live in a free society, an economy based upon trade and theft where the only rule is survival of the fittest. They pay their debt to society through mandatory military service at an early age, being rewarded with extravagant retirement benefits: copious amounts pleasure, gold and diamonds. There are only about 3000 humans— with 65 million+ years of evolutionary adaptations—left on the planet, though most are kept as domesticated pets, the rest scattered and feral, struggling to survive. A conflict in

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an ongoing turf war between companies has escalated and a failed mission quickly changes into a global crisis as an extraterrestrial threat emerges. A band of warrior lizards are caught in the eye of the storm and have no choice but to respond.

They take an inter-dimensional journey across the globe mirroring an archaic prophecy that has only been disregarded as myth. A young inexperienced apprentice from humble beginnings, Papo, takes the cosmic horror head on; recruiting a group of maverick renegades along the way, meeting a stellar cast of characters and creatures in a world so far advanced it is almost Godlike. The enemy has brought weapons of celestial destruction and the mercenary group must ration only off the spoils of war in an apocalyptic countdown against this ancient extraterrestrial. Will our heroes succeed in the epic quest or will a doomed fate predestined by a cosmic tyrant rewrite history?

Don’t miss the vivid world of Conflict Diamonds where emphatic fantasy fiction bends to uncover authentic, primal humanity at its best. Coachella Valley author B.J. Tanguay released this epic science fiction adventure on July 4th, 2016 published by Tuatara Unltd/Amazon and available at amazon.com/author/tuatara.

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The Adventures of Slim Man

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do a lot of driving. Most musicians I know do. It’s part of the job. I don’t mind driving, especially in California. I’m from back east, and driving there ain’t quite as beautiful. No offense to the New Jersey Turnpike, but if I had to choose between driving on the east coast and driving on the west coast, I’ll take the west coast, thank you.

I’m new out here. I’m still amazed that you can leave Palm Springs (which is a desert) and be on a beautiful beach in 2 hours. You can be on snow-capped mountains in 90 minutes.

And people out here get in fistfights over which is the best route to take. It’s a California thing.

I recently drove from Palm Springs to San Juan Capistrano to play the KSBR Birthday Bash. It was held in a big park. There were probably 1500 people there. They had a big

stage, a Jumbotron above it, and to the side of the stage, there was a small tent, and a large fenced-in area where the musicians could hobnob.

KSBR is a radio station that plays jazz, and they have an annual fundraiser. All the musicians play for free. At least that’s what they told me!

I got there around 3:30. There were probably 30 or so musician-types standing in the field, chatting and chewing and chugging-guitarists Peter White and Chris Standring, vocalist Maysa (my fellow Baltimorean), sax man Michael Lington--lots of jazz guys and gals were hanging out.

Everybody did a song or two. I did one song, “Kiss” by Prince. Marc Antoine, my goodest buddy, played guitar, nylon string. He killed it. Slamalammin’!

When I got to the line “You don’t have to watch Dynasty, to have an attitude,” I changed it to “You don’t have to watch Duck Dynasty, to have an attitude” which I thought was hilarious, but what the hell do I know?

We closed the show with “What’s Goin’ On” by Marvin Gaye, I sang. All the musicians came on stage and jammed. Everybody who had stayed, played.

The next day, I drove back to Palm Springs.

I was listening to an interview on the radio, and I heard someone say, “I hope he wasn’t blowing smoke up my ass.”

Some people I know have Attention Deficit Disorder—they have difficulty concentrating.

I have the opposite, Attention Surplus Syndrome. You know the acronym. I think about things way too long.

I started thinking about “blowing smoke up my ass.” What was the origin of that expression? Where the hell did that come from?

I mean, when someone says, “I hope they’re not pulling the wool over my eyes,” I understand where that came from. You have a knit hat on, and someone pulls it over your eyes so you can’t see what’s going on. I get it.

But, in the history of the world, when would anybody ever have the occasion to... well, blow smoke up someone’s patootie?

How did that phrase ever get started?

“Excuse me, I just took a puff off this cigar,

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would you mind if I blow some smoke up your butt?”

Maybe two cavemen were sitting around the cave. Perhaps they had just discovered fire, and after the smoke started billowing, one says to the other, “I’m bored. Maybe I should blow some smoke up your keister.”

Was it a firefighter’s expression? A chimneysweep? Some crazed crackhead?

I thought about it for the rest of the way home. My affliction was in full effect.

When I got back to the Slim Shack, I had to look it up.

Well, Slim People, I read on the Internet that in the 1700s, doctors came up with the idea to revive people who had drowned by blowing tobacco smoke up someone’s butt.

They used a bellows, thank goodness.

It turned out to be a big scam, and hence the expression.

I read it on the Internet, so it must be true.

I hope they weren’t just blowing smoke up my...acronym.

Who loves ya?

Uncle Slimmy Slim Man is playing Woody’s Palm House in Palm Springs on Wednesday, July 27th, and has a new cookbook, Slim Man Cooks, available at slimman.com

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Local Music Spotlight

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by morgan james

Desert Acoustic Sessions at Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails

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ometimes in life you wander upon magic. Not a rabbit being pulled out of a hat hocus pocus or slide of the hand card trickery, but the magic of humanity as camaraderie. Music has long inspired a great many things and being involved in the Coachella Valley music scene for a few years now myself, I have felt the passion of performance in the local musicians and the excitement revealed among the eagerly supportive audiences.

However, even throughout the last few years experiencing this power and warmth that music can inspire, this night was special. July 14th’s Desert Acoustic Sessions at Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails was packed with powerful performances by talented Coachella Valley local musicians and an audience full of supportive fans, friends, and fellow artists and entertainers. It was definitely a night to remember.

Up on stage first was Rob Lawrence who effectively organized the show and who always entertains the crowd. Upbeat and fun filled music, Rob got the show started right.

Following Rob was Buz Blvd- a seasoned musician and very genuine person, Buz played a few fan favorites keeping smiles on the sea of crowd faces. Next to grace the stage was the illustrious Courtney Chambers who not only pours her soul into her original tunes, but touches the souls of those around her with her music. Popular performer Dougie VanSant played after Courtney, accompanied by his Flusters bandmate Danny White. Dougie wowed the audience with strong melodies and intriguing lyrics. Another popular valley entertainer, Eevaan Tre, was in full force and really kicked things up with his confident swagger across the stage. Next, a surprise song as David Morales serenaded the audience with a bold and heartfelt tune which was a pleasure to the ears. Still more performances, next being Giorg Tierez who rocked his set of tunes. A special treat was still in store as Josh Heinz sang a touching song about his son that included incredible guitar player, Martin Barrera and queen of powerful vocals, Chelsea Sugarbritches, in his set. Rounding up the night, crowd on its feet, was Lance Riebsomer belting out his moving music, reaching into the hearts and minds surrounding.

Another great reason that Desert Acoustic Sessions was such a success, overflowing with fans occupying every barstool, stealing a shot

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at rarely empty table and chairs, laughing heard from the outside patio, cheering from behind the pool tables, the crowd rushing the stage swaying in time, was the support for the entertainment being provided. After the show, many patrons stayed late into the night to shake the hand of a musician who wowed them, complimenting their song choice, or performance. Most of these, musicians themselves, or long-time supporters of the music scene in the Coachella Valley had an underlying feel of family. Maybe you had to be there to appreciate the magic that Desert Acoustic Sessions was, but it was magic and I was happy to have experienced it.

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails hosts live music every week and keeps a very full event schedule. The venue is located at 32025 Monterey Ave (corner of Monterey and Ramon, just North of the 10 freeway). Plan B also boasts very affordable drinks, three pool tables, darts, shuffleboard and Red’s Rockstar Karaoke.

backstage jazz

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Frank DiSalvo

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A musical success story

was introduced to Frank DiSalvo through Marco Najera (photographer for the Celebrity Jazz Jam) and decided to interview him. I must admit I’ve never seen his show although I’ve heard a lot about it.

He’s such an upbeat and personable guy it’s refreshing.

He has his own show at ‘Franks Place’ named after none other than Frank himself at the Indian Wells Resort. How he got there is quite remarkable and I’d like to share that with you.

Frank picked up the guitar the summer he turned 16 and “went nuts” as he put it. He learned to play by practicing every ​day ​and by the end of the summer he had his first 5 piece band and never looked back.

He’s now been at it 50 years. He plays all kinds of music and has had big bands, small bands and solo shows.

He was in Redding, Ca. in 2007 with a 7 piece swing band when the economy crashed and like most musicians found the work had dried up. He had always wanted to move to the desert with its hub of entertainment and after 3 years ​​decided it was time to take the plunge. So in 2010, he rented a condo ​in La Quinta ​for 6 months and moved to the desert determined to “find a gig.” He went out every night and asked to sing a song at the places he went and on the 5th night Tony Carmen told him that the Indian Wells Resort was looking for someone that did Sinatra standards and off he went.

He was directed to Dave Nichols, ​so he dropped him off a promo pack​. Dave ​called him the next day and ​was so excited to ​hear from​him he asked, “how soon can you get here?” He was there by 11 am. The meeting went very well and he was offered a 3 year contract on the spot. It was for Wednesday and Thursday nights as they had someone on the weekends.

He decided to counter with a 2 year to keep his options open. He was asked to come down to sing for a group of hotel guests the next evening. ​Franke brought the 6 couples he knew to add to the crowd,​about ​40 in total. Those few songs turned into 2 & 1/2 hours and no one would let him quit. At the end there was $400 in the tip jar and it was just the beginning. He was offered a 5 year contract with “whatever he wanted.”

The room was called ‘Jakes’ and Frank suggested they change it to ‘Desi’s’ since it was originally owned by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball. They came back and said “we want to call it ‘Frank’s Place’ after you.” He was of course delighted.

He was packing them in every night and blowing the doors off when Dave called him in and offered him Friday night. Frank asked about their other contracted musician, he was told they would continue to pay him as well, wow! At the time there was nothing on the wall​s​so Frank suggested they add

some black and white pictures of the icons of the era including Frank Sinatra. Frank had a Bachelor’s degree in art so​they let him design the photos, ​and ​that project grew into a ​complete ​re-do of the room itself including moving the stage and redecorating the room.

So it truly is ‘Frank’s Place’.

Frank performs every Thursday and Friday with a one man show, Saturdays with a trio and Sundays with a 16 piece​​Ted Herman Band. It’s 6-9 for ‘dinner shows’ Thursday through Saturday and 6-8 on Sundays. Every night is different and he packs the room every single night he performs. There is a $15 cover​ Thursday ​through Sunday. His first set includes jazz standards from Dean Martin, Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and voice impressions. The second set includes specialty songs and full​ voice​songs. He adds some Beatles, BB King​ blues, country ​ and ​ many songs from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s ​with ​audience ​sing along​ s​including Italian songs, “American Pie” and “Sweet Caroline.” He adds 15 minutes of stand-up comedy and then a tribute to our military including patriotic songs. His finale includes “Hallelujah” and “Turn on Your Heartlight,” with candles from the audience.

Frank has 7 CDs to date and can be found on his site, www.frankdisalvo.com.

He performs everything from the standards to BB Kings blues. He tells jokes, involves the audience in trivia and connects with his audience. ​Frank also has been featured artist with the Coachella Valley Symphony and this year he will be performing for the Fitz Christmas show at the Mc Callum Theatre.

Frank has truly found a home in the desert and continues to be an inspiration. One of the things I love the most about our interview is when he talked about how many musicians are employed because of his show (26) and how many staff have been hired to work his shows including 5 bonafide chefs and 15 to 20 servers, bartenders, and Maitre D’s.

Now that’s success! The new season starts in October so don’t miss a chance to have a sell-out entertainment experience at ‘Frank’s Place’ at the Indian Wells Resort 76-661 Hwy 111 Indian Wells, CA.

Local Music Spotlight

Jon Delaire

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by morgan james

Production Manager, Lighting & Sound Engineer, has a unique perspective when it comes to music.

hile the audience enjoys the show from their seats, musicians working their magic from the stage, Jon has carefully prepared the environment for the ultimate audio experience, creating “the canvas” for each show. From a musical family, Jon’s interest in music was peaked and through education and training that he pursued, Jon has become a respective expert in his field, working with celebrities from Frenchie Davis (The Voice) to Adam West (the original Batman) to Jerry Weintraub (Manager for Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra). I met with Jon at an impressive studio he works with, Rancho Mirage Music People, and spoke with him about his career highlights thus far.

MJ: Tell me about your background, education and what inspired your career in music?

JD: “MY very first experiences in the entertainment industry were from my parents. My mother Angela Delaire, who is a singer, had a band, and my father Dr. Ronald Delaire, did sound for her. I would remember him setting up gigs for her, and watch in amazement as she performed. I also vaguely remember the studio that they had built for her band. These memories and impressions carried on with me until I was interested enough to pursue my own career in entertainment.

In my early teens I started to DJ with Blake Williams who is my cousin. This slowly got me interested in live sound, and eventually led to building a basic recording studio. I then, shortly after high school, attended the LA Recording School where my skills and abilities advanced rapidly.”

MJ: Tell me about your previous work experiences and what tasks you are performing now?

JD: “After my course at LARS I was referred to Leon Becken’s Studio, Rancho Mirage Music People in 2007. During my beginning at the studio I was his A1 and apprentice. I was taught proper studio etiquette and production techniques. I am now one of the in house Lead Engineers for the facility.

Nov. 2010 I was hired at The Date Shed at Empire Polo Field. I took on the responsibilities of Production Manager, Sound Engineer and Lighting Director.

Feb. 2014 I was hired at COPA Night Club as Production Manager, Lighting and Sound Engineer. Both places I had to take on the tasks of soundcheck, Light Design and operations for Local, National/ Internationally known acts.”

MJ: Who are some of the most memorable people you have worked with during your career so far?

JD: “Some of the most memorial people I have worked with have been Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, Linda Perry’s Deep Dark Robot, The Atari’s, Tribal Seeds, AfroMan, and Bone Thugs N Harmony. This

facilities, and every one of the Local Artists for keeping the music alive in our community.

You are the source, and I humbly prepare the canvas for your audience. It’s a mutual relationship and I appreciate all of you!”

MJ: How can our readers contact you for services and more information?

JD: “My website for services is CVProductionPeople.com.”

You can also check out: RanchoMirageMusicPeople.com DateShedMusic.com COPAPalmSprings.com

list could go on due to the hundreds of shows done at the Date Shed. One of the fondest memories was going in to Willie Nelson’s old tour bus, used by Lukas Nelson, and sitting at the table where the famous chess set was. I was even shown where the “Stash” spot was.

At RMMP I had the honor of working with Adam West, Tony Robbins, Kitty Kelly, and Jerry Weintraub, and many more.

One of the things I remember about the famous producer Jerry Weintraub was how he started from nothing, and through the growth of his life and network was able to work with Elvis and become a great Movie Producer. He mentioned Elvis would not play to any empty seats, so in turn if there were any he would order the stage crew to remove them. I guess that’s one way to play to a full house!

At COPA Night Club I have had the honor to work with Melinda Doolittle (American Idol), Frenchie Davis (The Voice), Lisa Loeb and more. Thanks to Dave Morgan at Reaction Entertainment for booking these great artists. One of the things I remember most about these artists is their professionalism and the ability to make a show work on the grandest stage or at a smaller venue such as the COPA, it has been a humbling experience and I look forward to working with them again.”

MJ: Tell me what goals you are striving for and what shape you would like your career to take in the future?

JD: “Some of the things I look forward to in the future is to expand my network and to eventually grow into large scale Productions.

My long term goals includes owning a pre/post production studio, as well as, Audio/Lighting/Visual install consultation, and Acoustic Design for Music Venues, Nightclubs, Home Theater, Restaurants, public places such as Schools, Airports and Convention centers. The list could go on due to the fact that sound is around us everywhere we go. I am currently working at the COPA nightclub and appreciate the experience, growth and knowledge that I acquire every night I am on the job.”

MJ: Who is responsible for helping to shape your career that you would like to thank?

JD: “I would like to Thank Leon Becken at RMMP, Alex Haagen IV, Kristen Reinhagen Ortiz, Jeanette Molina at The Date Shed. The owners of COPA Nightclub: Tony, Ranz, and Rob. Dominic Scharff (Mr.Miami) the Clubs General Manager and Promoter, and the entire staff at each one of these facilities.

I would like also to include a Thank You to Coachella Valley Weekly, all the music

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Consider This

PSUPERBRAIN S

ometimes the best music happens spontaneously. A crucial component of Rock & Roll is that (to quote legendary Desert band Dali’s Llama), “raw is real.” Symphonies and Operas can be polished, perfect and flawless, but the most celebrated moments of Rock started off as happy accidents.

Psuperbrain gets that. The L.A. Power Trio came together almost through osmosis.

Bob Schaeffer (guitar, lead vocals), Bubba Dixon (drums, vocals) and Kurt Morgan (bass, vocals) had each cycled through a series of bands in their home states as well as Los Angeles. Consummate players, they were also battle-scarred veterans of the music industry.

They connected as friends first and then formed the band just for kicks, finding time to play in between professional commitments. Having full-time careers didn’t really co-opt their creativity, but their time in the studio was finite, so they made the most of it. In the end, they managed to write, arrange and record 10 songs in seven days. The result was their full-length debut, Superstar, it arrived in 2006.

The experience was so fun and satisfying that it became the blueprint for each successive album. Whenever Psuperbrain could steal time, they would sneak off and create another album. Xtemporaneous, but highly structured music was the goal.

Their sophomore album, II, was released in 2007 Random Order followed in 2008. Two years later they returned with the whimsically titled Pfour IV and they continued the silent P tradition with Ptribute in 2011. Finally they popped off with P.S. in 2012.

After an extended hiatus Bob, Bubba and Kurt have returned with their seventh effort, aptly titled The Seventh Dragon. The album kicks into gear with “This Is How I Roll.” The track is powered by prowling bass lines, modal, snake-charmer guitar and a stuttery backbeat. The lyrics offer an incisive observation on the dichotomy of duality.

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“The Seventh Dragon” (Bleen Records) “He’s so rich he can’t understand poverty, He’s so broke he can’t understand money/ He’s so now he can’t understand history, he’s so lost he can’t cope with the future.”

Psuperbrain’s psound (get it? Okay, it stops there), completely colors outside the lines, blending a plethora of influences and sonic textures. “The High Rollers” and “If You Wanna Know” are best categorized as Punk-meets-Pop -meets-Prog. On the former, shards of guitar crash and thrash over marauding bass lines and a pummeling rhythm. The melody shares some musical DNA with Kiss’s archetypal party anthem “Rock n Roll All Nite,” but Bob’s laconic vocals are a cosmic cousin to the hardcore stylings of Husker Du leader Bob Mould.

The latter opens with the discordant squall of guitar feedback before the melody and arrangement leapfrog through a series of aural switchbacks. Bubba’s blistering back-beat provides ballast for Kurt and Bob’s frenetic flights of fancy. Kurt’s up first with a succinct bass solo that coils around the melody with a python grip, then Bob responds with spiky riffs that strafe and splinter. The lyrics aren’t so much lyrics as a cranky haiku. This manic maelstrom offers a master-class in concision, clocking in at just two minutes and 25 seconds.

On “Dank” and “Selfie Stick” the band display a mordant sense of humor, raking hipster douchebags over the coals. “Dank” is anchored by a breakneck beat, roiling bass runs and waspish guitar notes. The lyrics take aim at a couple of narcissists basking in the superficial glow of affluence; “He’s the kinda guy that’ll drive a Benz, she’s the

kinda girl that says ‘look at my friends’/He’s the kinda guy you gotta ‘watch your back,’ she’s the kinda girl ‘you better watch your sack.’

“Selfie-Stick is even more potent.

Sludgey guitar chords give way to searchand-destroy riff-age, throbbing bass fills and a pile-driving rhythm. The song is a caustic commentary on the current need to document every moment. As though an experience can’t be processed or enjoyed unless there’s photographic evidence. The lyrics are laugh-out-loud funny; “Standin’ on the beach again, walkin’ by a mountain again/You’re in your car again, you’re with your friends again, it’s on the internet again…Kissy kissy kissy face again, new shirt in your bedroom again, when’s it gonna end?”

The action slows on two tracks. Spectral UFO guitar lattices between tensile bass notes and an off-kilter rhythm on “You’re

Gone.” Bob’s vocals are suitably soporific for this quiescent mediation on death and spirituality. The song was inspired by ghostly apparitions and a glimpse of a veteran’s cemetery off the 405 freeway.

Meanwhile, “Down To The Sea” is a brittle tone poem. Downstroke riffs shapeshift into a face-melting solo over grinding bass runs and kick-drum percussion.

Fittingly, the best song here is the title track with Tilt-A-Whirl guitar grinds and wahwahs over a martial cadence and funkified bass. The melody and instrumentation sync up, spiraling into tighter concentric circles before collapsing in a sodden, sweaty satisfying heap.

The album closes with the frenetic “Money Man.” Hopscotching bass runs, see-saw rhythms and schizoid guitar propel this withering critique on the culture of acquisition. “He was the money man, he got the gold/He was the money man, yeah he sold his soul.”

In the tradition of Punk Power Trios like Minutemen, Husker Du and firehose, this band jams econo and rages full-on.

Taking a page from progenitors like Cream, the Police Primus, Oysterhead and Rush (sans the castrati vocals of the latter), their musical prowess is equal parts precise and improvisational.

These days the pop music landscape is littered with carefully groomed, pretty, perfect, safe auto-tuned banality. The shaggy charms of Psuperbrain are definitely a breath of fresh air.

art Scene

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July 21 to July 27, 2016

By rebecca pikus

Mary Ann Collins

M

ary Ann Collins is indeed a unique artist! She has lived now -- and created art -- in the inspirational surrounding of Southern California for more than fifty years. She is a dedicated artist based in Manhattan Beach, Ca. Collins excels in multi-media sculptures, but her creative diversity also encompasses fiber art, ceramics, bronze and aluminum casting, jewelry and metalsmithing. In addition, she is a talented two dimensional artist, primarily drawing, painting and photography. Her work has evolved from small objects to life sized human clay sculptures and gigantic ruby red lips.

Material and form have always been a huge part of her inspiration when creating sculpture. Looking for the deeper meaning is usually in order with each of her pieces.

Typically innuendo and personalized reflection are found in each piece. There is always a cache of works in progress to discuss.

As a native born “Angelina” (Los Angeles, CA), Mary Ann Collins has been influenced by the beauty, the diversity of the landscape, as well as the people of Southern California. Every aspect of life inspires her art, from a sunrise to the birth of a grandchild.

Her interest in creating art has been life-long. What was once a hobby for many years grew into her passion. Even before her formal education she was experimenting with numerous mediums which included drawing, painting, printmaking, metals, fibers, woods and ceramics. She achieved success as an artist, but wanted to grow her talent by going back to school to learn and experiment with new concepts and techniques.

A return to school several years ago resulted in Collins obtaining an Associate in Arts Degree in Studio Arts from El Camino College. She continued honing her skills and achieved her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with an Emphasis in Sculpture from CSU Long Beach. Sculpture, she found, had no limitations -- allowing her to use an inexhaustible spectrum of resources to produce pieces as minute as a fly to the size of a door opening. Other education came from attending SMCC, ISOMATA, PV Art Center and

artist to artist training.

Collins is inspired from her extensive travels around the world as well as her own life experiences. Other cultures, nature, people, the human body, various natural and/or manmade materials, and textures stimulate her creativity. She generates pieces in a variety of mediums in two and three dimensions. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and homes in states as diverse as Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Colorado, Indiana, Maryland, New Mexico, Oregon and Wyoming.

Somewhat ironically, Collins has a very strong streak of romanticism in her work.

Her Sculptures presently on exhibit include a Degas-influenced bronze bustier in a deep, rich purple color, entitled “Passionate” a stone sculpture of 2 lovers tenderly embracing entitled “You are my Rock, my Heart, my Soul” and a bronze with repeated symbols XOXOXOXO entitled, obviously, “Love + Love + Love”.

Mary Ann Collins - Current Exhibition “Visually Speaking: Color & Light” - Guest Curator: Joe Novak -- through December 31, 2016 at REBECCA FINE ART GALLERY, 68895 Perez Rd, #7, Cathedral City, Ca (760) 5345888 -- see Collins’ work on Fineartvortex.com - Gallery Hours: WED.-SAT. 11am-4pm, or By Appointment

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PET PLACE

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Protect your Pet from Heatstroke

T

he “dog days” of July continues our extreme desert heat. Last year, the sad story of Summer, a Silky Terrier who died from heat stroke, was all over the local news. Summer sought refuge under an automobile in a Desert Hot Springs car lot, and in the soaring temperature, the site became her coffin.

Other Coachella Valley dogs undoubtedly passed away from this summer’s heat, some left in cars, others left on hot patios, or kept as “outdoor only” dogs in backyards. Their stories did not make the news or grab the attention of hundreds of animal lovers as did Summer’s sad ending. This cannot be said enough - - - BRING YOUR DOG INDOORS DURING THIS HOT WEATHER! What should you do to protect your pup?

Take him on long walks in the early morning and evenings, avoiding outings when the sun is at its highest. Avoid asphalt and concrete when you walk, and stick to shaded areas whenever possible. This is not the time to have him engage in strenuous play at the dog park. Bring a bottle of water to sprinkle on him. Popular flat nosed breeds such as Shih Tzu’s, Pugs, Pekingese, Bulldogs, and Boxers are at greatest risk from the heat, as are puppies and older dogs.

What are the signs of heat stroke? Your dog’s eyes may become glazed, he pants heavily, and he pulls back on the leash.

Other symptoms of heat stroke include excessive thirst, hyperventilation, dry gums that are pale or grayish, or bright or dark red tongue or gums. He may quickly suffer weakness, staggering, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and ultimately collapse. Finally, if the overheating isn’t stopped, his breathing will slow. He may have a seizure or fall into a coma.

GET HIM INTO THE SHADE Since the intense heat is the source of the problem, get your dog into the shade or indoors as quickly as possible.

APPLY COOL WATER Apply cool water to his inner thighs and stomach and on the pads of his feet.

Use running water from a faucet or hose.

Avoid using ice cold water because this could constrict his blood vessels slowing the blood flow and the cooling process.

Dr. Lillian Roberts of Country Club Animal Clinic advises, “If you have a swimming pool, it’s okay to get into the pool with your overheated dog as long as they are conscious and/or their head is kept out of the water. Ice cold water should never

by Janet McAfee

be used, but most standing pool water is tepid. The main problem is dealing with hypothermia afterwards as their thermostat is fried for quite a while.”

AIR HIM OUT Allow the water you put on him to evaporate, so don’t cover him with a towel.

Keep him near flowing air such as that from a fan or air conditioner.

KEEP YOUR DOG MOVING Once he starts to cool down, encourage him to stand and walk slowly.

GIVE HIM SMALL AMOUNTS OF COOL, NOT COLD, WATER If your dog gulps down too much water

Pinkie & Winter Meet these 2 Maltese mix puppies and their adorable buddies at The Pet Rescue Center in Coachella.

Contact (760) 398-7722. petrescuecenter@gmail.com

meet bambee Bambee is a beautiful, affectionate 1-yr-old Torti girl. Rescued by Loving All Animals, www.lovingallanimals.org (760) 834-7000.

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too fast, vomiting or bloating can result.

Again, avoid ice cold water.

GET HIM TO THE VET Once he starts to cool off, your dog MUST see a vet immediately. He risks getting hypothermia if you continue the cooling off process. Even if he appears fine, there could be underlying organ damage. The effects of heatstroke can continue for 48 to 72 hours.

Our pets rely on us to protect them and keep them comfortable, safe, and healthy.

Stay cool, and enjoy the summer with Benji INDOORS. Jmcafee7@verizon.net

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THE VINO VOICE

July 21 to July 27, 2016

by Rick Riozza

Move Over Grenache–Entrez-vous Mourvédre

W

e’ve been covering a slew of refreshing white wines these past few columns; so for those red wine enthusiasts who are a bit jonsin’for a little vino red discourse (really?)—hey, I know, even in our hot desert, red wine is always on the table somewhere and worth any coverage.

Of course in our wide red wine world, no one will seriously wish the Grenache grape/wine to “leave the premises” as we wittingly titled this piece. Indeed, if there is one red varietal that most vino lovers will find agreeable, it’s Grenache!

Everyone loves the full fruit flavors from Grenache. It always satisfies with aromas and tastes of cherries, raspberries, strawberries, spices, herbs, chocolate, and pepper—what’s not to like? You Châteauneuf-du-Pape fans already know there’s always 50 to 70% of Grenache in the world famous blend.

But . . . we’re raising awareness of the Mourvédre [moor-VEHD-ruh] grape, of which you’ve probably enjoyed already because it’s—as with Grenache—a very popular blending grape. One could tell that this grape variety has been around for quite a while because it goes by different names.

For you Spanish red wine fans, you’ve come across this grape as Monastrell—with its probable Spanish origins. In Australia and some other parts of the world—yes, even sometimes here in California, it’s known as Mataro.

Speaking of California, it’s been in California soils for more than a century and a half. In parts of Sonoma/Napa and other counties, you’ll find a bunch of old vine Mourvédre in a field/vineyard that’s usually referred to as “black-field blend”, where winemakers of old planted many red wine varietals in one area. The “jug” wine, Hearty Burgundy put out by Gallo back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s (not the current stuff) was a model of “black field blend”— made with Zin, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Mourvédre, and others.

While Mourvédre has its own aroma and palate “profile” such as blackberries, cherries, game, meat, herbs, tobacco, leather, cinnamon, cloves, thyme and other spices, generally the grape has been the “back-up/chorus” to the more known Grenache and of course Syrah. On their own, Grenache and Syrah have always been considered a “loud” wine, if you will: Big fruit and big flavors.

In fact, what is known as the typical “Côtes du Rhône blend” is the triumvirate of Grenache, Syrah & Mourvédre. English language wine labels call this very popular blend simply GSM. And it’s surprising that many wine lovers don’t realize the significance of GSM on the label. They know they’re buying a “red blend”, but

perhaps unaware of what the initials stand for.

GSM is no doubt one of the most fruit flavorful wines on earth. It’s one of the perfect “starters” for those getting into the game of wine—not wanting a lot of complexity yet, but wanting to enjoy a “dry” wine that still has plenty of dark fruit to keep you smiling.

A couple of good GSMs recommendations in the “incrediblylow-price” category are the Rabbit Ridge Allure des Robles available at Trader Joe’s, and, Costco’s Kirkland Signature Côtes du Rhône Villages, both at $6.99 Rabbit Ridge begins with very pleasing aromas of blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, currants, floral notes, vanilla and wintergreen. The medium-bodied wine continues with the same on the palate as well as a bit of added earthiness. Easy to drink and a bit on the sweet side—again, this is a wine for those wishing to begin their wine game’s “dry” wine journey. On the moderately long finish, it turns tart with spicy, peppery notes taking over.

As to the Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages, well—I just went out to Costco to purchase a bottle. It’s a youngster, the 2015 vintage, so I decanted it and then poured a glass. It begins with aromas of deep, dark fruit, spice and light earthy notes —much more than you would expect to find on your typical $7 wine. The wine tastes followed the aroma’s perfume, and, it’s light to medium-bodied. Licorice, cedar and spice round things out. It ends dry, earthy, and bit dusty on the long finish. I bet this wine will taste a bit deeper tomorrow.

By the way—only one-fifth of the wine produced in Southern Rhone’s Côtes du Rhône qualifies for the superior designation of Cotes du Rhone Villages.

That makes the $6.99 price even bigger news.

In this wine, according to the winemaker,

we can discern the Syrah which delivers the deep black fruit concentration and smooth chocolate. Grenache adds balanced harmony, warmth and fruit-forward notes of black plum and blackberry. Mourvédre gives the sense of sweet earth to this classic blend from the Rhone.

What modern winemakers do, notably here in California, is to follow their inventive ideas to produce tasty juice one way or another. Not that a bottle of singlevarietal Mourvédre is unheard of, but as we’ve hit hard above, it’s a blending grape!

Oops—you’ve got to hate those Freudian slips.

On its own, Mourvédre is very well suited to California’s warm and dry climate. It’s a late-ripener whose flavors are slow to mature; and, it’s not the finicky type—unlike Pinot Noir which requires babysitting. It’s been suggested that this may well be the best surviving grape for global warming.

The good news for the wine enthusiast is that many of the single varietal comes in a little lighter in body and fruit than the single-varietal California Grenache or Syrah wine. That’s sounding as a very likable food wine. Mourvèdre-based wines pair well with grilled and roasted meats, root vegetables, mushrooms and dark fowl such as duck, flavors that harmonize with the earthiness of the wine. Should you have the desire, look for the very fun and tasty 2014 Dirty and Rowdy California Familiar Mourvédre, $30. Cheers!

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THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 Mystic Avalanche Entertainment Presents: A Night with Hollace w/ guests Courtney Chambers Band and Daytime Moon 9pm HOODOO COCKTAIL GARDEN @ THE HYATT; PS; 760-322-9000 Bill Ramirez 6:30pm HUNTER’S; PS; 760-323-0700 Live VJ 9pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 TBA 8:30pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke 7pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 New Breed 9pm THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 Circle of Fifths 9pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 Noise Pollution (AC/DC Tribute) and Blackwater 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 TBA 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Leroy From the North 8pm PEABODY’S CAFÉ; PS; 760-322-1877 Karaoke 7:30pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM; PS; 760-322-4422 Kinsey Sicks 7pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Captain’s Son 9pm RIVIERA; PS; 760-327-8311 Michael Keeth 7-10pm ROCKYARD@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND ; 800-827-2946 Thank You,Drive Thru and Mistress of Reality (Black Sabbath Tribute) 7:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; PS; 760-322-9293 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm

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KEEP ON TREKKING NOW PLAYING: STAR TREK: BEYOND

After director J.J. Abrams’ exit from the “Star Trek” franchise and his commercially and critically successful helming of Disney’s revitalized “Star Wars” movie saga, it’s easy to see why director Justin Lin (“Fast and Furious” movies) was handed this 13th entry in the Trek series. Lin is an accomplished stylist with a strong bent for creating extended set pieces of potent visceral action.

However, I was disappointed in the way the fight sequences were filmed. It was hard to follow the action since the fights were filmed close-up with a hand-held and shaky camera. Most of the time, I had no idea what was happening. Personal confession here, I’ve never been a big “Star Trek” fan and never was addicted to the vintage TV show. Hardcore fans of the series and movies have shared with me their disappointment in this latest entry in the “Trek” chronicles, especially the climactic ending. This time around the action takes place after the Enterprise and its life-saving pods crash land

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on a hostile planet.

Even though I’m not a fan-boy, I did appreciate how we in the audience get to know the continuing facets if the main players that were in many ways established in the original TV series and nicely maintained in the subsequent feature films, especially the two directed by Abrams.

I guess I was hoping “Beyond” would advance the theology of the Trek universe.

I wanted to better understand the greater forces at work and how it impacted the humans passing through. The movie actually begins with Kirk and Spock each having a personal existential meltdown. Will the quirky crew ever be truly united team again?

Is Spock seriously considering abandoning the Enterprise for an esteemed position as an elder statesman on Vulcan? If there’s a message in this movie, it’s that teamwork wins against great odds. But nowhere did I feel that I was going where I had never before been and that’s what I most wanted from “Beyond.”

For me, the best thing about this latest entry in the ongoing Trek adventure was enjoying it at the newly refurbished Mary Pickford Theater (Cathedral City) operated

by D’Place Entertainment. The new multiprojector “Barco Escape” upgrade creates a sensational viewing experience that is highly immersive. As the three automated screen panels merge into an ultra-wide format, the on-screen action suddenly floods one’s entire field of vision – including peripheral -with an utterly convincing and unique power.

Recommended.

THE INFILTRATOR After dumping his popular and iconic role of drug manufacturer and dealer Walter White in the hit TV show “Breaking Bad,” Bryan Cranston plays a character neck deep in the drug trade but this time as real-life federal undercover agent Robert Mazur. The movie’s based on Mazur’s popular memoir about the planning and execution of a bold and dangerous sting intended to bring down Pablo Escobar, the FBI’s Most Wanted Man (circa 1986).

When the Basque village of Guernica comes under attack by Hitler’s Condor Legion, Henry’s fate becomes inextricably linked with a local government official (Maria Valverde).

Guernica was shot on location in Spain and brings to life the tragic events immortalized in Picasso’s famous painting.

This fine film is based on the historical events of the bombing that set the stage for World War II. Sony. DVD. This is a dark and nourish but showy performance piece for Cranston, and he is fun to watch since he’s at the center of all the action and drama. I did find it a bit hard to follow the complexities of the plot but I chalked it up to a murky screenplay.

Cranston’s character has to deal with his wife’s understandable demands that he retire but we see that the strong allure of pretending to be a powerful money launderer with all the perks (clothes, cars, strippers, big wads of cash and a young blond fiancée) is just too much to give up. It was the internal moral struggle of Mazur that most held my interest.

I was riveted when Mazur decides to “follow the money” and creates a money launderer named “Bob Musella.” I’m still not clear how Mazur set it up but amazingly he worked his way through various levels of Escobar’s cartel to put their enormous cash in the Bank of Credit and Commerce International. And somehow, Mazur arranges for everyone to believe he’s a money launderer without a portfolio. Spycraft details are employed to smooth over some plot complexities, but the film zips along mainly because Cranston’s focused energy as Mazur never lets up.

Now playing at The Mary Pickford Theater (Cathedral City) operated by D’Place Entertainment. It’s nice to see Mary Pickford Theater making an effort to provide the kind of movies that were the special draw of the late and lamented Cinemas Palme D’Or. Recommended.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: GUERNICA

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Award-winning Spanish filmmaker Koldo Serra’s epic action wartime romance stars TV’s James D’Arcy as Henry, an American news correspondent living in 1930’s Spain.

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (Ultimate Edition)

In Zack Snyder’s “BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE,” humans are goaded into fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked when Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises; putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known. This special edition extended R-rated cut for home video includes an additional 30 minutes of story and action not seen in theaters. I felt the story and emotion in this great-looking edition were were more fully developed and significantly more satisfying. The combopack includes the extended Blu-ray and the 3D theatrical cut of the feature film as well as a DVD. The 4K transfer is stunning and the 3D is crisp and subtly dimensional. Ban Affleck is a determined Batman and Henry Cavill is just about perfect as the man of steel. A standout is former Miss Universe Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. I loved the relevant and omnipresent theological dilemma embedded in the story about the nature of the god we choose to worship and those who represent him (or her). Watchable extras included: “The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder. Accelerating design: The New Batmobile, “Superman; Complexity & Truth,” Batman: Austerity & Rage, Wonder Woman: Grace & Power,” Batcave; Legacy of the Lair,” The Might and the Power of a Pinch,” The Empire of Luthor,” and “Save the Bats.”

Warner BROS. Blu-ray 3D. Comments? RobinESimmons@aol.com

BookReview

Monster Madness -----------------------------------------------------

“Monster: A love Story” By liz kay fiction

----------------------------------------------------ove is complicated. Or is it? In Liz Kay’s Monster: A Love Story (Putnam, 368 pages) an emotional heart and an intellectual head don’t add up to a manageable relationship.

The story is told by Stacey, a newlywidowed mother of two young boys who lives in Omaha, Nebraska. It’s been eight months since her husband’s death and she is still numb until Hollywood calls. Stacey is a poet and her novel in verse has caught the attention of Hollywood’s most notorious womanizer and biggest movie star, Tommy DeMarco.

When Stacey goes to Tommy’s Caribbean house to start work on the adaptation of her book, she can’t help but be smitten by the super-star. Aware of his reputation, she tries not to be attracted to him. Much to her surprise, Tommy is well-read and actually gets the nuances of her book, “Monsters in the Afterlife” a love story that supposedly reflects the themes in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

Stacey tries not to get caught up in the Hollywood life-style but is quickly drawn in as

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By Heidi Simmons her book and the movie garners Hollywood’s best talent. When she begins an affair with Tommy, she discounts the relationship as a fling, but he is stuck in her head. Tommy seems to have the same appreciation and infatuation with Stacey.

But, Tommy is an actor and Stacey doesn’t know what is real. She cannot discern if it’s an act or he really cares. Stacey and Tommy must work together and she justifies her continuing romance. She tells no one, ashamed of the relationship. But those closest to her and Tommy recognize something is up.

Even when Stacey and Tommy are at their best together, they are mean, drunk, violent and angry, but there is some kind of chemistry that keeps them coming back for more. He blames her and she blames him for the chaos that seems to come between them.

Stacey tries to have a ”normal” life with a doctor she meets in Omaha, but the dullness overwhelms her. She wants the relationship to work with the doctor and even goes as far as to accept his marriage proposal. But, he can’t compete with Tommy.

This is a first-person story with Stacey sharing her fear, loneliness and insanity. She is an unreliable narrator as she shares every detail of her life. Stacey is clearly not done grieving the loss of her husband, but she rarely acknowledges it. She needs professional help and even Tommy can see that. But for Stacey, it’s everyone else who has a problem.

Stacey recognizes she is coming unraveled and being in love with Tommy is impossible to admit. The doctor, as dull as he is, makes more sense.

This is a love story, albeit odd and different. Since we only get Stacey’s point of view, we can never be sure how anyone else in the story really thinks. A few characters warn her or have meaningful observations, but she takes none of their advice under consideration.

I had a hard time liking Stacey, but I was sympathetic to her trauma, loneliness and fear. I felt sorrow for her sweet sons. But, most of the time she is just an arrogant bitch. I kept thinking who is the “monster” in the story? Is it Tommy? Is it her book? Is it Hollywood? No, I think Stacey is the monster.

I like first-person stories because most often you are totally at the mercy of the narrator. The reader sees what the storyteller

sees and that can be very exciting and intimate. It is especially fun to get a picture of the character that the character herself cannot see.

Poetic and witty as some of the writing is, I still found Stacey to be more and more uninteresting and dull. She is not forthcoming emotionally or intellectually. I wondered what did she and Tommy really have in common and why did he love her?

Stacey’s book and subsequent movie is never fully summarized so the story does not benefit from any deeper metaphor, which it seriously needed to be compelling.

However, the Hollywood world was fun as she and Tommy end up at the Academy Awards together.

I wanted more insight into grief and grief recovery. I was intrigued about how a big movie star like the character of Tommy finds true love when no one truly knows whether you are acting or being real. Or, who really loves you for you, and not who you play on the big screen?

Overall, in this love story, head and hearts need not align to fall madly in love. Perhaps love is the monster and it is something we create, set free and then destroy.

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by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

Take Stress Down With A Top Spa Massage

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tress is a prevalent component in today’s fast-paced world which can negatively impact on an individual’s health and well-being. Massage therapy has been shown to be a means by which stress can be reduced significantly on physical and psychological levels.

One of the best places I have visited in the Coachella Valley for a great massage is called Top Spa Massage in Rancho Mirage.

A great experience which included acupressure and deep tissue massage.

I experienced a very quiet and relaxing atmosphere and when I left, areas that were bothering me seemed to have been ‘worked out’ from my body. The masseuse knew areas that were tight and spent extra time working them out.

The cost of daily living: bills, kids, jobs,

long commutes… This is the stress we tend to ignore or push down. Left uncontrolled this stress affects your health- your body and your immune system. Exercise, eat right and treat yourself to a Top Spa Massage!

Top Spa Massage - 34151 Monterey Ave. Unit 104, Rancho Mirage, CA. Phone number (760) 442-0108 Treat yourself, don’t cheat yourself!

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BUBBLES, TOILS AND TROUBLES

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self-radicalized man kills or hurts more than two hundred people during Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, France followed by some of the Turkish military staging an unsuccessful coup against a corrupt Erdoğan regime that helps DA’ESH (a/k/a ISIS or IS or ISIL) in selling their oil to Japan while providing medical services to DA’ESH jihadists followed by yet another series of cop killings here in the United States.

Meanwhile Donald Trump names Governor Mike Pence as his Vice Presidential choice thus creating the superpolitical-couple name of TrumPence which, when translated in the urban dictionary, means ‘the amount of return on investment on a con job.’ So that we do not leave out ‘crooked’ Hillary, how did she and her husband amass a $300 million fortune over the last fifteen years?

With all of that in the foreground, global stock markets have rallied while U.S. stock markets have reached all-time highs despite the United Kingdoms’ vote to exit the European community. To combat the

increased likelihood of global recession caused by that vote, central banks around the world have stated that they will pump more money into the markets in order to keep economies buoyant while keeping interest rates at all-time lows thus causing investors to flee fixed income investments for equities that pay dividends thus creating potential valuation bubbles not too dissimilar from the mortgage bubbles of less than a decade ago.

While we are thinking about bubbles, global debt levels have grown by $57 trillion over the last ten years to more than $200

trillion which equates to nearly three times the world’s Gross Domestic Product while the global derivatives market is more than $700 trillion. With $700 trillion of derivative risk trading on $200 trillion of debt that is reliant on a world economy that generates about $70 trillion in revenues a year, it seems reasonable to question the longterm economic viability of this debt and derivative load on the world economy. In the event that you do not know what a derivative is, it is a contract where one firm (typically a bank or insurance company) sells a risk to another firm.

Those debt levels have been funded by the extraordinary liquidity efforts of the world’s central banks that have also managed to create the lowest interest rate levels in the history of the United States.

Meanwhile, China is in the grips of a real estate bubble of their own with rampant financial fraud that is not too dissimilar to our problems of less than a decade ago.

If all of this is not enough to cause one to pause, a combination of job fluidity between countries and the increased use of technology are marginally improving the lives of the world’s poorest people

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while enriching the world’s wealthiest at the expense of an eroding middle class.

Helping to expedite this global equalization of pay are treaties like NAFTA struck by the Clinton Administration and the Trans-Pacific Partnership that the Obama Administration has been trying to get through Congress.

When one considers all of these factors, does it make sense that borrowing costs are at historic lows and the stock prices of many companies are at historic highs? Does this reflect a new global bubble or a new norm?

While we will not know the answer to those questions for some time, the next time someone you know starts railing against the wealthiest 1%, remind them that they railing against themselves. To be in top 1% of income earners worldwide, you need to make only $35,000 per year.

This is why our middle class is eroding in an increasingly borderless world.

Haddon Libby is an Investment Advisor for Winslow Drake and can be reached at 760.449.6349 or HLibby@WinslowDrake.com.

Dale Gribow On The Law

DO YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR AUTO INSURANCE POLICY?

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e all know the legal requirement for auto insurance and most of us purchase it to protect ourselves and our loved ones from liability in case of an accident. However, few of us have any idea what we are getting (or not getting) and what we legally need.

When we study for our California Driver’s License test, the review booklet explains our license is a privilege and NOT a right. With privileges come responsibilities and the need to follow California’s Vehicle Code.

California’s financial responsibility law specifies that the minimum insurance needed is $15,000/$30,000. This insurance limit covers the driver of the at-fault car for up to $15,000 for any one person, and $30,000 total for all the people in the other car, with no one person getting more than $15,000.

If damages to the not at-fault driver are valued at more than $15,000, the at-fault driver is still responsible for the additional amount. The innocent driver can decide not to accept the money and to sue. The not at-fault driver can sue the at-fault driver, attaching wages and assets, and can renew the judgment every 10 years. The only way to escape such a responsibility is to file for bankruptcy.

The best way to protect your self is to purchase Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage and Under Insured Motorist (UIM) coverage.

These types of coverage kick in when the atfault driver has inadequate insurance. For example, if the at-fault driver has a $15,000 policy and your injuries are worth $100,000, you would make a claim against your own

UIM policy for up to the amount your policy would cover for your damages (the difference between the policy amount of the at-fault driver and your maximum UIM policy amount).

If the at-fault party has NO insurance, you would make a claim against your UM policy.

Some of us want higher limits of protection and unnecessarily purchase a $1,000,000 liability policy. A trick is to find out what limits are required by your insurance company to allow you to purchase an UMBRELLA policy.

For instance, I bought a $250,000/$500,000 auto policy and then purchased a $1,000,000 umbrella policy for a few hundred dollars a year. The umbrella policy only kicks in when there is not enough insurance.

The liability portion of your auto policy protects you from the DMV’s requirement of minimum coverage. It pays for claims related to bodily injury and for property damage to third parties caused by the at-fault driver.

However, any losses, such as bodily injury or property damage, sustained by the not at-fault driver is covered by UM and UIM, and NOT the liability portion.

If you fail to obtain liability insurance, you can be fined, ordered by the court to do community service, and even lose your driving privileges for up to one year. Here, in the greater Palm Springs area, we regularly read in the Desert Sun and Coachella Valley Weekly about CHECKPOINTS. Checkpoints not only cite Drunk Drivers, but during the checkpoint stop the officers also request a copy of your Driver’s License and proof of insurance.

A checkpoint or traffic violation stop will

disclose your warrants for outstanding tickets and non-payment of fines. Additionally, if the officer learns you are not covered by insurance you can lose your privilege to drive for one year. The officer can also impound your car for 30 days and take it to a tow yard where you will have to fork over many hundreds of dollars to get your car back after 30 days.

Insurance is purchased to protect you from the “big hit” when you are at-fault. Not only does it protect you financially, but it does so legally. If you are in an accident and do not have insurance your license will be taken away for a year.

After an accident, the law requires both parties to fill out and file an SR1. Even if you do not file this form, the other side will, and the DMV computers will flag your accident and ask for your insurance. Obviously, no insurance means a suspension of your driver’s license.

You must understand your insurance policy!

If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow 760-837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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by Jenny Wallis

Harmonize your work space

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ear Jenny, Is it important to have your office Feng Shui’d. I know that you want your home and personal space balanced, but if you work at an office and are there only from 9-5 everyday, should you even bother to fix it up? It’s not technically your space.

Just wondering, - Denise ------------------------------------------------Great question Denise, the answer is yes, you most certainly do. You would benefit from having your working and living environments harmonized. Going back to the question of what is Feng Shui? It is using the art of placement as well as intention, to work in your favor. Many offices have used Feng shui to make their businesses more profitable. Banks, restaurants, and corporations in Asia and the U.S. consult Feng shui experts before building as well as after they begin business. The Chinese believe that the fortunes of an entire company rest on the placement of its manager or president. More clearly stated, the placement of the manager’s desk is very important. Whenever a business consultation is done, that’s the first place they start. The desk should be in the most commanding position, often times, that’s the corner, farthest from the entrance.

Chi is affected by computers; computers can be good and stimulating to the office, raising wisdom and knowledge. However, the computer worker should face the door, never having their back to the door. If nothing can be done and their back is to the door, they need a mirror to reflect the door.

Chi can best be thought of in this manner, the flow of Chi is simply meandering down a pathway. It should be easy to walk through, with no clutter blocking up the pass. This should also be kept in mind when arranging furniture. Sharp edges cut through Chi, whether on desks or on walls, they should be covered with plants or material to soften the flow.

All five elements need to be used inside an office space, to harmonize existing Chi and bring forward new Chi. The five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water and when they are all used good energy will be felt by the employees as well as the customers. This will make the office feel softer and more pleasant to be in.

Another way to set the tone in a working environment is color. The use of the correct colors can improve the productivity in a business, the relationships between workers, and attract and inspire clients to frequent an establishment, which helps to increase revenues. Certain colors are particularly effective and appropriate for specific businesses.

Feng Shui may sound mystical, but think of one of your own experiences. How do you feel when you walk into a day spa?

Starbucks? Have you ever walked into a building or office and you immediately feel relaxed, peaceful, and welcomed? That is Feng Shui.

A well-known business man who used Feng Shui before building his tower in New York is Donald Trump, he once said, “I don’t believe in Feng Shui, but I use it because it makes me money.” Some other companies who use Feng Shui are Coca-Cola, Sony, Shell, Merrill Lynch, Wall Street Journal, Bank of America, Hilton, MGM Grand Hotel, Bellagio Hotel and many other hotels on the Las Vegas Strip!

Thanks for writing in Denise.

- ❤ Namaste, Jenny Don’t forget to follow Jenny on askjennynow.com. Find her on Facebook or contact her at (760) 505-0952

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by Flint Wheeler

Pac-12 Preview

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ost preseason predictions and rankings have the Pac-12 on the outside of the playoff picture for 2016, but there’s no shortage of intrigue or potential surrounding this league. The battle to win the South Division is likely to come down to one of the league’s top rivalry games – UCLA vs. USC. Clay Helton had the interim tag removed at the end of 2015 and the coaching stability should help the Trojans. Utah is a step behind USC and UCLA in the South Division, but the Utes will be a tough out for the rest of the league.

And if junior college recruit Troy Williams is the answer at quarterback, Utah will inch closer to the Bruins and Trojans in the South. Arizona State and Arizona have significant question marks to answer, but both programs should reach the postseason in 2016.

Key Questions That Will Shape the Pac12 in 2016: How Fast Will Stanford Reload? Stanford has claimed three out of the last four Pac12 titles, but coach David Shaw has his work cut out for him in 2016. The Cardinal have to retool on both sides of the ball with only nine returning starters, and the schedule won’t do Shaw’s team any favors. Running back Christian McCaffrey is one of the frontrunners to win the Heisman Trophy, but the junior’s supporting cast is surrounded in uncertainty. Can Keller Chryst replace Kevin Hogan at quarterback? And how quickly will the Cardinal find the right mix on a rebuilt offensive line? While all of those areas are a concern for Shaw, the top contenders in the North – Oregon, Washington and Washington State – each have their own set of concerns. Simply, there’s not going to be one dominant team in this division. Over the last five years, Stanford has averaged a 22.2 finish nationally in recruiting ranks – just a few spots behind Oregon. The Cardinal may not match last year’s 12 wins, but this program is better equipped to handle personnel losses than in previous seasons.

Don’t expect a huge drop off for Shaw’s team in 2016.

Washington is Poised for a Breakout Season Choosing the projected champion of the North Division was easily the longest discussion of Athlon’s Pac-12 prediction meeting. Washington State and Oregon

were considered, but Stanford and Washington eventually emerged as the favorites. The Cardinal has won three out of the last four Pac-12 titles, but a changing of the guard could be in order for 2016. The Huskies have made steady progress under coach Chris Petersen and capped a sevenwin season in 2015 with an impressive victory over Southern Miss in the Heart of Dallas Bowl. While the overall win total (seven) has room to improve, advanced metrics were a big believer in Washington last year. In Football Outsiders’ F+ rankings, the Huskies ranked as the No. 13 team in 2015. And with 17 starters returning, Washington should take a big step forward in the win column. Quarterback Jake Browning and running back Myles Gaskin lead the way for the offense, while the defense should be the best in the Pac-12 after limiting opponents to 18.8 points a game in 2015. The Huskies have road trips to Utah, Oregon and Washington State to navigate, but Stanford visits Seattle on Sept.

30 in a game that could decide the North Division winner.

USC vs. UCLA in the Pac-12 South USC has the edge over its crosstown rival in overall roster talent, but the Bruins have some big advantages in their favor this season.

UCLA has a clear edge at quarterback with sophomore Josh Rosen, and the schedule – including a home date against the Trojans – is significantly in favor of the Bruins.

Additionally, the coaching element favors UCLA. Clay Helton guided USC to the South Division title last season, but there’s a better track record of success for Jim Mora.

Despite the advantages in UCLA’s favor, the Bruins do have a few question marks to address. UCLA has to get tougher against the run after surrendering 198.5 yards a game in 2015. Provided Max Browne provides steady play at quarterback, USC’s offense should be dynamic. But even if the offense ranks near the top of the Pac-12, a thin defensive line and brutal schedule could be too much to overcome.

My pick? Watch Utah and UCLA battle it out for supremacy. However, unfortunately the Pac -12 cannibalizes itself into everyone having at least 2 losses. Translation; As long as the current system stays at 4 teams, no playoff for your Pac 12 this year.

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free will astrology

Week of July 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You now have more luxuriant access to divine luck than you’ve had in a long time. For the foreseeable future, you could be able to induce semi-miraculous twists of fate that might normally be beyond your capacities. But here’s a caveat: The good fortune swirling in your vicinity may be odd or irregular or hard-to-understand.

To harvest it, you will have to expand your ideas about what constitutes good fortune. It may bestow powers you didn’t even realize it was possible to have. For example, what if you temporarily have an acute talent for gravitating toward situations where smart love is in full play?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A directory published by the U.S. Department of Labor says that my gig as an astrologer shares a category with jugglers, rodeo clowns, acrobats, carnival barkers, and stuntpersons.

Am I, therefore, just a charming buffoon? An amusing goofball who provides diversion from life’s serious matters? I’m fine with that. I may prefer to regard myself as a sly oracle inflamed with holy madness, but the service I provide is probably more effective if my ego doesn’t get the specific glory it yearns for. In this way, I have certain resemblances to the Taurus tribe during the next four weeks. Is it OK if you achieve success without receiving all of the credit you think you deserve?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Over the course of a 57-year career, Japanese movie director Akira Kurosawa won 78 major awards for his work, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oscars. Among the filmmakers who’ve named him as an inspirational influence are heavyweights like Ingmar Bergman, Werner Herzog, Bernardo Bertolucci, Robert Altman, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese. But Kurosawa wasn’t too haughty to create lighter fare. At age 86, he departed from his epic dramas to create a 30-second commercial for a yogurt drink. Did that compromise his artistic integrity? I say no. Even a genius can’t be expected to create non-stop masterpieces. Be inspired by Kurosawa, Gemini. In the coming weeks, give your best to even the most modest projects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Capricorns may be the hardest workers of the zodiac, and Tauruses the most dogged. But in the coming weeks, I suspect you Cancerians will be the smartest workers. You will efficiently surmise the precise nature of the tasks at hand, and do what’s necessary to accomplish them.

There’ll be no false starts or reliance on iffy data or slapdash trial-and-error experiments. You’ll have a light touch as you find innovative short cuts that produce better results than would be possible via the grind-it-out approach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): My friend’s 12-year-old daughter Brianna got a “B” on her summer school math test. She might have earned an “A” if it weren’t for a problem her teacher had with some of her work. “You got the right answer by making two mistakes that happened to cancel each other out,” he wrote on her paper next to question seven. I suspect you will soon have a similar experience. Leo. But the difference between you and Brianna is that I’m giving you an “A.” All that matters in the end is that you succeed. I don’t care if your strategy is a bit funky.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Have ever fantasized about being a different gender or race or astrological sign? Do you suspect it might be fun and liberating to completely change your wardrobe or your hairstyle or your body language? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to experiment with these variables, and with any others that would enable you to play with your identity and mutate your self-image. You have a cosmic exemption from imitating what you have done in the past. In this spirit, feel free to read all the other signs’ horoscopes, and act on the one you like best. Your word of power is “shapeshifter.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The Golden Goose Award is given annually to “scientists whose work may have been considered silly, odd, or obscure when first conducted,” but which ultimately

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produced dramatic advances. Entomologists Raymond Bushland and Edward Knipling were this year’s winners. More than 60 years ago they started tinkering with the sex life of the screwworm fly in an effort to stop the pest from killing livestock and wildlife throughout the American South. At first their ideas were laughed at, even ridiculed. In time they were lauded for their pioneering breakthroughs. I suspect you’ll be blessed with a vindication of your own in the coming weeks, Libra. It may not be as monumental as Bushland’s and Knipling’s, but I bet it’ll be deeply meaningful for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I hope it doesn’t sound too paradoxical when I urge you to intensify your commitment to relaxation. I will love it, and more importantly your guardian angel will love it, if you become a fierce devotee of slowing down and chilling out. Get looser and cozier and more spacious, damn it! Snuggle more. Cut back on overthinking and trying too hard. Vow to become a high master of the mystic art of I-don’t-give-a-f*ck. It’s your sacred duty to steal more slack from the soul-anesthetizing grind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I regularly travel back through time from the year 2036 so as to be here with you. It’s tough to be away from the thrilling transformations that are underway there.

But it’s in a good cause. The bedraggled era that you live in needs frequent doses of the vigorous optimism that’s so widespread in 2036, and I’m happy to disseminate it. Why am I confessing this?

Because I suspect you now have an extra talent for gazing into the unknown and exploring undiscovered possibilities. You also have an unprecedented power to set definite intentions about the life you want to be living in the future. Who will you be five years from today? Ten years? Twenty years? Be brave. Be visionary. Be precise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Here’s one strategy you could pursue, I guess: You could spank the Devil with a feather duster as you try to coax him to promise that he will never again trick you with a bogus temptation. But I don’t think that would work, frankly. It may have minor shock value, in which case the Devil might leave you in peace for a short time.

Here’s what I suggest instead: Work at raising your discernment so high that you can quickly identify, in the future, which temptations will deliver you unto evil confusion, and which will feed and hone your most noble desires.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): After a cool, dry period, you’ll soon be slipping into a hot, wet phase.

The reasonable explanations that generated so much apathy are about to get turned inside-out. The seemingly good excuses that provided cover for your timidity will be exposed as impractical lies. Are you ready for your passion to roar back into fashion? Will you know what to do when suppressed yearnings erupt and the chemicals of love start rampaging through your soft, warm animal body? I hereby warn you about the oncoming surge of weird delight -- and sing “Hallelujah!” for the revelatory fun it will bring.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’m composing your horoscope on my iPhone after midnight on a crowded bus that’s crammed with sweaty revelers.

We’re being transported back to civilization from a rural hideaway where we spent the last 12 hours at a raging party. I still feel ecstatic from the recent bacchanal, but the ride is uncomfortable. I’m pinned against a window by a sleepy, drunken dude who’s not in full control of his body. But do I allow my predicament to interfere with my holy meditation on your destiny? I do not -- just as I trust you will keep stoking the fires of your own inspiration in the face of comparable irritations. You have been on a hot streak, my dear. Don’t let anything tamp it down!

Homework: Which actor or actress would be the best choice to play you in a film about your life?

Go to Realastrology.com and click “Email Rob.” ---------------------------------------Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

July 21 to July 27, 2016

Mind,body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

WHY YOU SHOULD EAT CAULIFLOWER!

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auliflower is an inconspicuous vegetable. You may be surprised by the plethora of health benefits this cruciferous veggie packs. Commonly recognized on crudite’s platters, the cousin to broccoli, kale, cabbage and collards, the crunchy vegetable provides nearly 80 percent of your daily vitamin C. Cauliflower, for me, has been a yummy summer veggie. I decided to learn more about this delicious snack and I couldn’t resist sharing the good news.

Did you know Cauliflower is a cluster of immature flowers? Like broccoli, it resembles a small tree. Eating one cup of the nutty flavored veggie satisfies a whopping 77 percent of your vitamin C daily requirement. With this abundant vitamin C, it is a catalyst to prevent cellular damage, aids with iron absorption and reduces cholesterol. Fiber can also be challenging to incorporate into our diets. Fortunately the veggie is an excellent source of fiber for digestion.

Also, vitamin K and B6 play a role and help with metabolism and brain development. Cauliflower also has trace hints of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.

The veggie should be a creamy-white compact curd when selecting at the grocery store or farmer’s market. Don’t be fooled that bigger is better. The size is not germane to its quality. The more green leaves surrounded by the curd, the longer it will stay fresh. It will usually keep for one week in your refrigerator if placed in a plastic or paper bag. Generally, this vegetable is white but there are fun hybrids of cauliflower. This could be entertaining as well and add color to a dish.

Aside from eating it raw there are numerous delectable dishes that can be prepared. I’ve included a fun recipe for you to try at home.

Prepare, enjoy, and think about all the goodness your body is receiving.

Root Vegetables with Cauliflower Curry Sauce over Spiralized Zucchini Serves: Serves 4 Serve over spiralized zucchini noodles for a nutrient boost.

INGREDIENTS 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets, divided

½ sweet potato, diced 2 small carrots, diced 1 small parsnip, diced 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided ¼ medium sweet onion, chopped 1½ cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons curry powder (or try recipe in the sidebar) 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk, divided Sea salt and pepper Juice of 1 lime 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized 3 ounces baby spinach Cilantro, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place half of cauliflower florets and all sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips on trays; roast 45 minutes, until vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized. Stir vegetables partway through to be sure they don’t burn. Set aside when done.

Make cauliflower curry sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5–10 minutes, until translucent. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Add remaining cauliflower and curry powder.

Cook 5–10 minutes, until cauliflower starts browning and begins to soften.

Add ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut milk; simmer 10 minutes, until a fork easily pierces cauliflower.

Place in a blender; blend until smooth. Use remaining coconut milk to thin sauce to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Combine cauliflower curry sauce with roasted root vegetables in a medium skillet. Let simmer 10 minutes. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large skillet. Add zucchini; sauté 3–5 minutes, until softened. Stir in spinach to wilt. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Toss root vegetables with zucchini noodles and spinach. Garnish with cilantro.

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA

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by dr peter kadile

Dr. Peter M. Kadile is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has an integrative, osteopathic medical practice and is also known as the local, house call doctor; Desert House Call Physician. He is on staff at Eisenhower Medical Center and medical director for Serenity Hospice. His office is located in beautiful Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main Street, Suite 207, La Quinta, CA 92253. (760) 777-7439. DesertHouseCalls@aol.com. deserthousecalldoc.com.

Sleep A

n adequate amount of sleep is extremely important for a person’s overall well- being. Poor sleep or not enough sleep adversely affects a person’s health, physically and mentally.

The necessary amount of sleep needed varies from individual to individual, but studies have generally agreed that the average amount of time for quality sleep for an adult is seven to eight hours a night.

Again, this can vary depending on age, gender and race. For example, my wife needs at least eight hours of sleep a night in order to function, while I can do well on six hours.

But too much sleep can also be bad for your health. A recent study by the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience found that not sleeping well or insomnia as well as too much sleep (more than 8 hours), was associated with increased levels of inflammation in the body. Inflammation contributes to many health concerns.

Whenever patients see me complaining about difficulty sleeping, I will start off by educating them about proper “sleep hygiene”. Lifestyle modifications are very important when treating insomnia.

• Establish consistent times when to go to bed and get up, maintain the schedule even on weekends • Try and maintain a nightly, relaxing routine before going to bed • Create a dark, quiet and cool environment that is conducive for sleep; comfortable mattress, pillow, sheets.

• Avoid watching television, using a computer or reading in bed • Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before going to bed • Exercise regularly • Avoid caffeine, high carbohydrate and alcohol products close to bedtime.

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Melatonin Melatonin is a natural hormone supplement that can assist with sleep. It is not meant to be like a traditional “sleeping pill”. Melatonin is naturally produced in your brain and tells your body that it’s nighttime and time to go to bed and sleep. It works best for frequent travelers, shift workers or anyone that knows they are going to have a major shift in their sleep schedule.

Unlike sleeping pills, the higher the dosage of melatonin does not necessarily improve one’s sleep. I typically see over the counter dosages of melatonin ranging from 3mg to 10mg. Patients will frequently complain to me that they have taken the maximum available dosage and still have difficulty sleeping. The widely available over the counter doses are way too high.

Melatonin should actually be started at the lowest possible dose, I recommend starting at 0.3mg to 1mg. Higher doses of melatonin may actually disrupt sleep and may also cause headaches, nausea, dizziness, or irritability.

“A cocktail before bed” Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a good idea. While alcohol can cause drowsiness and sleepiness, it actually disrupts quality sleep by interfering with REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. REM sleep is when we dream and is the restorative part of sleep.

I would not advise drinking alcohol before going to bed.

Life & career Coach

by Sunny Simon

Making a Case for Time Off

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ccording to a survey created by Skift, a corporate travel content website, 41% of Americans did not take a day off in 2015. Sad, but true, many in the workforce either lose the vacation days allotted to them, or opt for cash in lieu of time off.

If you are thinking of foregoing or putting off a vacation this summer due to the mountains of work on your desk, or the dread of coming back to a barrage of emails that might take three days to get through, banish that thought right now. Going without a vacation can lead to job resentment, increased stress, declining performance and eventually burn-out.

Individuals with a workaholic mentality often sport their long hours with no time off as a badge of honor. Adhering to a work-only schedule can not only cause problems with memory, studies show the stress accompanying long work hours with no break affect the brain’s ability to support goal directed activities. Lack of time off may also affect your sleep patterns.

Studies conducted by Air New Zealand suggest vacationer sleep better both during time away and upon returning home.

Research strongly suggests vacations are beneficial not only to an employee’s health and wellbeing, but also to employers. According to

business consultant, Irma Parone, of Parone Group, “Turnover issues that cost business owners hundreds of thousands of dollars each year could be lowered if employers encouraged staff to take time away from the workplace to refresh and renew.” In addition to seeing a decline in turnover statistics, employers benefit when workers return from vacations with restored enthusiasm which can contribute to increased creativity and productivity.

Perhaps it’s time to stop putting your work life before your physical and mental health.

Pull out your calendar right now and block out a week to escape the constant routine of your job. Then come up with a plan. If your ideal vacation is jetting off to Maui for two weeks but your bank account is not in sync, begin with some out of the box brainstorming. Settle on a beach closer to home, or borrow your neighbor’s tent and head off to the woods.

Don’t like roughing it? Get creative with a Staycation by planning interesting day trips within 60 miles of home.

Whatever your plan, upon work re-entry you will feel happier, more relaxed and ready to take on some new challenges.

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching and the author of the blog, www.lifeonthesunnyside.net

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