Desert Star Weekly March 3, 2023 issue!

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“Fiddler on the Roof”

Critically Acclaimed Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof is coming to Riverside

By Desert Star Staff

RIVERSIDE, CA - The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the innovative new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. This production is part

of the BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE SERIES and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage March 29–30, 2023.

A beloved theatrical classic from Tony-winner

Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize-winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, this critically acclaimed production is directed by Tony Award®-winner Bartlett Sher (To Kill a Mockingbird,

South Pacific, The King and I) and choreographed by the acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter.

The cast features Jonathan Hashmonay as

Tevye, Maite Uzal as Golde, Andrew Hendrick as Lazar Wolf, Mary Beth Webber as Yente, Randa Meierhenry as Tzeitel, GraceAnn Kontak as Hodel, Yardén Barr as Chava, Daniel Kushner as Motel, Austin J. Gresham as

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Day Club Announces its Return to the Desert

By Desert Star Staff

They feature SG Lewis (DJ Set), Vintage Culture, Two Friends, Łaszewo, Hot Since 82, Nora En Pure, Elderbrook (DJ Set), Dombresky, LP Giobbi, and More!

Taking Place at Hilton Hotel Palm Springs April 15-16 & April 22-23, 2023

Passes are Available for Purchase on March 3, 2023, at 10 AM PT

Today, Day Club Palm Springs announced its return to the desert and dropped its lineup of influential artists dominating the electronic and dance scene. Instead, at Hilton Hotel Palm Springs, during both weekends of Coachella, April 15-16 and April 2223, Day Club celebrates

the dance community with four days of poolside spinning and partying.

Single-day GA tickets start at $30. 2-day weekend passes are available starting at $55. All events are 21+ and go on sale Friday, March 3 at 10 am PST. Keys, hotel packages, and more information are available at dayclub.ps.

Weekend One will feature the esteemed Brazilian DJ and record producer Vintage Culture alongside French dance music legend Dombresky. They will be joined by Femme House superstar LP Giobbi, recognized by Billboard Dance and Your EDM as an

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Olive Crest Hosts Sold-Out Annual Golf Invitational see page 4. Pictured: Lto R: Mark Miller, Dr. Mike Messina, Luke Messina, and Jon-Marc Blalock.

Ali Arian Molaei (Villager), Scott Willits (Villager), Brayden Singley (Villager), James Jude Johnson (Villager), and Max Derderian (Villager) in the North American Tour of FIDDLER ON TE ROOF -

Photo by Joan Marcus

Lind’s Overtime Winner Puts Firebirds Over Barracuda

assist belonged to Poganski, his second of the game.

San Jose fought back with two goals to regain the lead, 3-2. Thomas Bordeleau (3:11) and Jeffrey Viel (5:52) hit the back of the net to put the Barracuda on top.

20th of the season, and Tye Kartye and Jimmy Schuldt earned the assists.

By Desert Star

PALM DESERT, CA – The Coachella Valley Firebirds (@Firebirds), proud affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken (@ SeattleKraken), defeated the San Jose Barracuda in overtime by the score 4-3 on Monday night at Acrisure Arena (attendance: 6,359). Kole Lind netted the gamewinning goal in overtime, while Chris Driedger stopped

30 of 33 shots in his first game with the Firebirds.

San Jose hit the back of the net at the 4:33 mark of the first period as Kyle Criscuolo scored on the powerplay. The goal marked the seventh game the Coachella Valley surrendered the first tally.

The Firebirds pulled even in the second period after a hard-working play behind the net resulted in Carsen Twarynski’s 10th goal. Austin

Poganski and Luke Henman teamed up to feed Twarynski the puck in front of the net to beat Aaron Dell, making it 1-1 at 10:11 of the second period. Coachella Valley took their first game lead just 1:35 into the third period. Matt Tennyson took a shot from the blue line that Dell stopped, but the rebound came right to Luke Henman. Henman buried it for his fifth of the season. The secondary

Firebirds’ forward Alexander True was called for boarding at 8:07 of the third period, but Barracuda defenseman Nick Cicek dropped his gloves and tried to fight True. Both players were sent to the penalty box, creating a 4-on-4 that Coachella Valley used to their advantage. Tye Kartye worked in the corner to free the puck up for Cameron Hughes in the slot. Hughes made no mistake in tying the game at 8:59 of the third period.

For the second time this season, the Firebirds and Barracuda went overtime. It took 1:46 to find a winner as Kole Lind skated into the offensive zone on a 2-on-1, kept the puck, and wristed a shot past Dell to secure the extra point for Coachella Valley. The goal was Lind’s

Chris Driedger made 30 saves and earned his first win as a Firebird. The victory moves Coachella Valley to 34-9-42. The Firebirds’ powerplay went 0-for-2, and the penalty kill finished 2-for-3. The win also puts Coachella Valley one point behind the Calgary Wranglers for the first-place spot in the Pacific Division and the Western Conference. The Firebirds have four games in hand over the Wranglers leading into their matchup on Wednesday night.

In the victory, the Firebirds set a franchise record for shots on goal in a game with 44. Partial plans and individual and group tickets are on sale for the Firebirds’ inaugural season. For more information and to purchase your ticket plan, please visit www.cvfirebirds.com or call 760-835-8778. Also, view the team’s entire game and promotional schedule, including theme night events, at www. cvfirebirds.com/schedule.

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emerging artist to watch.

LA’s reputable dance music destination Sound Nightclub has curated Weekend One’s Sunday lineup featuring beloved house and techno artists Hot Since 82, Kyle Watson,

and Nora En Pure.

Weekend Two kicks off with a Los Angelesbased duo, Two Friends. Their meteoric rise in the EDM scene and soldout Big Bootie Land tour have cemented them as household names in the genre. Professional party starters and rising star

Łaszewo will also be joining them. Sunday will feature two multi-hyphenate musical artists, as SG Lewis and Elderbrook each takes to the decks to showcase their DJ skills. The former having just released his second album AudioLust & HigherLove, and the latter fresh off a GRAMMY nomination.

Weekend One

Saturday, April 15: Vintage Culture, Dombresky, LP Giobbi & Friends

Sunday, April 16: Sound

Presents: Hot Since 82, Kyle Watson, Nora En Pure

Weekend Two

Saturday, April 22: Two

Friends, Łaszewo & Friends

Sunday, April 23: SG Lewis (DJ Set), Elderbrook (DJ Set) & Friends

Doors open at noon PST each day. Reentry is allowed. Stay tuned for more artists being announced in the upcoming weeks!

Fiddler on the Roof is coming to Riverside

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Perchik, Carson Robinette as Fyedka and Jason Thomas

Sofge as Constable.

The ensemble includes

Morgan Cohen, Max

Derderian, Gabriella Green, Christopher Hager, Ansley

Grace Hamilton, James Jude Johnson, Emelie Latzer, Elliot

Lazar, Tayler Mettra, Conor

McGiffin, Ali Arian Molaei, Jacob Nahor, Emily Qualmann, Daniel Rabinowitz, Isabel

Robin, Jacob Simon, Brayden

Singley, Lauren Blair Smith, Lauren Steinert, Alex Stone, Rosie Webber, Scott Willits.

The original Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof, which opened in 1964, was the first musical in history to surpass 3,000 performances. The show won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Musical and eight other Tony Awards that year. This acclaimed revival proudly introduces a new generation to the iconic musical adored globally.

Fiddler on the Roof has musical supervision by Tony Award®-winner Ted Sperling, scenic design by Tony Award®-winner Michael Yeargan, costume design by Tony Award®-winner Catherine Zuber, lighting design by Tony Award®winner Donald Holder, sound design by Tony Award®winner Scott Lehrer and Alex Neumann and hair and wig design by Tom Watson. The casting is by Jason Styres.

The 22–23 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE SERIES is welcomed by the Fox Performing Arts Center.

Tickets to FIDDLER ON THE ROOF can be purchased at BroadwayAtTheFox. com and Ticketmaster.com.

Group ticket savings for 10+ are available by contacting Groups@ATGuild.org.

PERFORMANCE

SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, March 29, 2023, 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 30, 2023, 8:00 p.m.

Staff

Yardén Barr (Chava) and Carson Robinette (Fyedka) in the North American Tour of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - Photos by Joan Marcus

By Madeline Zuckerman

Child Abuse continues to occur at alarming rates in our community and nationwide. Every 10 seconds in the U.S., a report of child abuse is made. And nearly five children die daily from abuse-related causes.

Olive Crest, known for its dedication to preventing child abuse, to treating and educating at-risk children, and to preserving the family . . .“One Life at a Time®,” recently hosted its Third Annual Golf Invitational at The Classic Club in Palm Desert,

California. This sold-out event raised $ 83,000.00 of much-needed funds to benefit local at-risk children and their families in the Inland Empire and Desert Communities.

USC National Football Champion and Olive Crest Trustee Darnell Bing once served as Event Chair. Bing was joined by other USC Football Legends who supported this worthwhile cause for a third consecutive year.

“I am so impressed with the positive difference that Olive Crest makes for

disadvantaged and at-risk kids,” said Bing. “It was an easy decision to lead the golf tournament and work with my fellow USC teammates to fund critical programs for children in our community.”

Event registration began at 9:00 am for the highlyanticipated golf tournament, which had 132 players participating, and featured a Shotgun Scramble, Awards Reception, and Silent Auction, which showcased exclusive items such as a Maxx Crosby Jersey, Catalina Adventure, L.A. Angels tickets, a JuJu

Smith-Schuster Signed Football, Hollywood Bowl tickets, Ice Hockey tickets to the new Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, L.A. Lakers tickets, a VIP Trojan Experience, and an Agua Caliente Getaway.

Event Sponsors included Toyota of Riverside, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Specialists, Kennedy Wilson, Dutton Cadillac, CISE, Marsh McLennan Agency, Pacific Premier Bank, Rapport International Furniture, Realty Advisory Group, Statewide Services, Inc., Tom Mangione Family, Vendor Direct Solutions, Walter Clark Legal Group, Altura Credit Union, Associa Desert Resort Management, Frazer Construction Company, Health Bridge Insurance Solutions, and Jimmy John’s Sandwiches.

Media Sponsors included Presenting Newspaper & Digital Media Sponsor THE DESERT SUN & LOCALiQ, Exclusive TV Media Sponsor KESQ News Channel 3, and Exclusive Radio Media Sponsor Alpha Media-Palm Springs.

“Rather than share one story about Olive Crest’s impact, I want to share more about one of the populations we serve – – aged-out foster youth,” said Tracy Fitzsimmons, Executive Director of Olive Crest for Inland & Desert Communities. “Beyond each

statistic and every one of the 2,800 children and families that Olive Crest serves each year, there is a story of a young person who is straining to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. Some of these stories and outcomes may be hard to hear, but we hope this will help inform you of the tremendous difference you are all making by being here today and supporting Olive Crest. Some of the sobering statistics that highlight these challenges include:

60% of children that age out of the foster care system are homeless within the first year

60% of children from the foster system will be incarcerated

AND 60% of human trafficking victims come from the child welfare system.

“The kids in our Olive Crest program leave with the community of care and support that extends past their legal services. We continue to support an open door long after their treatment plans are completed,” Fitzsimmons continued.

Olive Crest Hosts Sold-Out Annual Golf Invitational Spring Checklist for Pets

For more information about Olive Crest and ways to get involved in your community, please get in touch with Bill Seals, Associate Development Director, at 760-848-4124 or visit www.olivecrest.org

develop a thick undercoat. Professional grooming, at-home brushing and regular bathing can all be helpful ways to speed up the process to remove some of the extra fur and decrease the prevalence of dander, dust and pollen that can attach to fur and skin through the season.

Add Seasonal Allergy Support with Supplements: Just like humans, furry friends can develop and experience seasonal allergies, too. Giving your pets’ immune systems some extra support can help ease some common allergy symptoms. Supplements like Zesty Paws Aller-Immune Bites for Cats and Aller-Immune Bites for Dogs are chewables that provide seasonal allergy support by aiding normal immune functions, skin health and gut flora, and may also help maintain normal histamine levels.

Ease Back into Exercise: The change in weather means more time for outdoor adventures with your pets, but don’t forget to cool down and warm up as you and your pets ease back into the season. Planning for short, leashed walks and timed play sessions can help your pets gradually prepare their hips and joints for fun, warm weather activities.

Watch Out for Pet Pests: Once temperatures start to rise, the tiny, creepy critters start crawling. Fleas, ticks and other pests can cause serious health

concerns for pets. This spring, make sure your pest control programs are primed and ready for added protection. Talk to your veterinarian about the best routine and products for your pets.

Freshen Up Bedding and Bowls: It’s important to keep a clean environment by scrubbing, sweeping and vacuuming regularly to decrease allergens in the home. When you’re tackling this year’s spring cleaning, remember to put your pets’ bedding and bowls on the list, too. Updating or disinfecting your pets’ blankets, litter boxes, toys and other supplies is a good way to keep them feeling safe and comfortable in the home.

Schedule an Annual Vet Visit: Spring is a good time to schedule your pets’ annual vet visits. Make sure they’re up to date on all vaccinations, get their dental health checkups and re-evaluate nutrition plans.

Find more advice for keeping your pet healthy and happy at zestypaws.com.

LtoR: Sunny Byrd, Chauncey Washington, Jim Abbott, Kris O’Dowd, Event Chair Darnell Bing, Shaun Cody, Brandon Hancock, Su’a Cravens, and Marv Williams. Photo by Gregg Felsen Photography.