Best of Coachella Valley 2019-2020: Readers' Picks
November 25 2019Every year, when late August rolls around, and we start the first round of Best of Coachella Valley voting, the results announcement seems so far away.
Yet … the next three months fly by—and while the time is flying, a lot of work is being done.
Primary, that work is being done by you, the amazing readers of the Independent. To start, you tackle that first-round ballot—including almost 130 categories and NO pre-selected finalists, just a blank field to fill in next to each category.
After that goes on for several weeks, we here at the Independent get to work, and we tabulate all those first-round ballots to determine who you picked as our finalists. Then, in late September comes the announcement of each category’s three to six finalists (five in most cases)—and the start of the final round of voting. After four weeks of that, we here at the Independent check the results and begin putting together our special Best of Coachella Valley print edition, as well as this online version.
We say it every year, but it’s worth repeating: Man, you readers are good. Yeah, other publications and websites here in the Coachella Valley do readers’ polls—but the slate of winners and finalists you Independent readers come up with is so much better than the rest, partially because of how we do our polling (i.e., asking readers to vote just once in each round, to lessen the ballot-box-stuffing), but mostly because you, our readers, are smart and community-minded. This is a fantastically diverse, valley-wide selection of finalists and winners.
So, please join us to celebrate at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, at Copa Nightclub—again your selection this year as Best Nightclub—at 244 E. Amado Road, in Palm Springs, for the Best of Coachella Valley Awards Party. All of the winners present will receive certificates and have an opportunity to say thanks. Plus, we may have several surprises in store for everyone. I hope to see you there.
Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists … and welcome to the Best of Coachella Valley 2019-2020!
—Jimmy Boegle, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Arts
Best Art Gallery
TIE
CODA Gallery
Shag
Runners up:
3. Heather James Fine Art
4. Melissa Morgan Fine Art
5. Michael Weems Collection
Best Indoor Venue
McCallum Theatre
Runners up:
2. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
3. The Show at Agua Caliente
4. Fantasy Springs Special Events Center
5. The Hood Bar and Pizza
Best Outdoor Venue
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Runners up:
2. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
3. Fantasy Springs Rock Yard
4. Empire Polo Club
5. Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
Best Local Arts Group/Organization
Palm Springs Art Museum
Runners up:
2. McCallum Theatre
3. Desert Rose Playhouse
4. CREATE Center for the Arts
5. Coachella Valley Symphony
Best Local Band
Giselle Woo and The Night Owls
Runners up:
2. TIE
The Flusters
Ocho Ojos
4. Avenida Music
5. Captain Ghost
Best Local DJ
DJ Galaxy
Runners up:
2. Alf Alpha
3. Alex Harrington
4. DJ Baz/Barry Martin
5. DJ Mr. D/Joe De Hoyos
Best Local Musician (Individual)
Jesika von Rabbit
Runners up:
2. Giselle Woo
3. Doug Van Sant
4. Courtney Chambers
5. Krystofer Do
Best Local Visual Artist
Adam Enrique Rodriguez
Runners up:
2. Shag
3. Sofia Enriquez
4. Chris Sanchez
5. Cristopher Cichocki
Best Movie Theater
Century La Quinta and XD
Runners up:
2. Mary Pickford Is D’Place
3. Camelot Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center
4. Century Theatres at The River and XD
5. Regal Rancho Mirage Stadium 16 and IMAX
Best Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum
Runners up:
2. TIE
Palm Springs Air Museum
Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
4. Coachella Valley History Museum
Best Producing Theater Company
Palm Canyon Theatre
Runners up:
2. Coachella Valley Repertory
3. Desert Rose Playhouse
4. Desert Theatreworks
5. Desert Ensemble Theatre Company
6. Dezart Performs
Life in the Valley
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group/Charity
TIE
Desert AIDS Project
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Runners up:
3. Boys and Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley
4. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
5. Shelter From the Storm
Best Gym
EOS Fitness
Runners up:
2. 24 Hour Fitness
3. World Gym
4. In-Shape
Best Yoga
Urban Yoga
Runners up:
2. Bikram Yoga Plus
3. Yoga Center Palm Desert
4. Power Yoga Palm Springs
5. Yoga Central
Best Bowling Alley
Fantasy Lanes Bowling
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Lanes
3. Canyon Lanes at Morongo
Best Sex Toy Shop
Skitzo Kitty
Runners up:
2. Not So Innocent
3. Gear Leather and Fetish
4. Mischief Cards and Gifts
Best Auto Repair
Exotic Car Service
Runners up:
2. A.G. Auto Care
3. Kennard’s Automotive
4. TIE
Cam Stone’s Automotive
Singh’s Automotive Repair
Best Car Wash
Quick Quack Car Wash
Runners up:
2. Elephant Car Wash
3. Executive Car Wash
4. Airport Quick Car Wash
5. Desert 100 Percent Hand Car Wash
Best Plant Nursery
Moller’s Garden Center
Runners up:
2. Moorten Botanical Garden
3. Vintage Nursery
4. Lotus Garden Center
5. Bob Williams Nursery
6. Sky Nursery
Best Pet Supplies
Bones-N-Scones
Runners up:
2. Petco
3. PetSmart
4. Pet Oasis
5. PoshPetCare
Best Annual Charity Event
Palm Springs Pride
Runners up:
2. Concert for Autism
3. McCallum Theatre Annual Gala
4. Red Dress/Dress Red (LGBT Community Center of the Desert)
5. Evening Under the Stars (AAP-Food Samaritans)
6. Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (Desert AIDS Project)
Best Place to Gamble
Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage
3. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Palm Springs (Spa Resort Casino)
4. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
5. Spotlight 29
Best Local TV News
KESQ News Channel 3
Runners up:
2. KMIR Channel 6/NBC Palm Springs
3. CBS Local 2
Best Local TV News Personality
Bryan Gallo, KMIR Channel 6/NBC Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. Karen Devine, KESQ News Channel 3
3. Patrick Evans, CBS Local 2
4. Brooke Beare, KESQ News Channel 3
5. Jeff Stahl, KESQ News Channel 3
Best Radio Station
KGAY 106.5
Runners up:
2. 93.7 KCLB
3. Jammin’ 99.5
4. Mix 100.5
5. 107.3 Mod FM
Best Local Radio Personality
Bradley Ryan, Mix 100.5
Runners up:
2. John Taylor, KGAY 106.5
3. Bill Feingold, KNews 94.3 FM/104.7
4. Don Wardell, 107.3 Mod FM
Best Retail Music/Video
Palm Springs Vinyl Records and Collectibles
Runners up:
2. Record Alley
3. Guitar Center
4. Music Heals
Best Comics/Games Shop
Desert Oasis Comics
Runners up:
2. Game Stop
3. Comic Asylum
Best Hotel Pool
Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Runners up:
2. The Saguaro Palm Springs
3. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
4. Renaissance Palm Springs
5. Kimpton Rowan
Best Indoor Fun/Activity
Escape Room Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. Get Air Trampoline Park
3. Glitch Palm Springs
4. Desert Rocks Indoor Climbing Gym
Best Marijuana Dispensary
Joy of Life Wellness Center
Runners up:
2. The Leaf El Paseo
3. Atomic Budz
4. Palm Springs Safe Access
5. Mother Earth’s Farmacy
Valley Professionals
Best Doctor
Dr. Maria Gopez
Runners up:
2. Dr. Bruce Ferguson
3. Gennady “Henry” Nosovitsky, PA
4. Dr. David Morris
5. Dr. Michael Jardula
Best Eye Care
Milauskas Eye Institute
Runners up:
2. Dr. David Esquibel (Desert Vision)
3. Dr. Greg Evans (Evans Eyecare)
4. Dr. Wallace Goldban (Desert Ophthalmology)
5. Dr. John K. Schofield
Best Dentist/Orthodontist
Dr. Scott Shepherd (Palm Springs Family and Cosmetic Dentistry)
Runners up:
2. Hospitality Dental and Orthodontics
3. Dr. Frank Hernandez (Hernandez Dental)
4. Dr. Gerald Chang
5. Vineyard Family Dental Office
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Mark Sofonio
Runners up:
2. Dr. Timothy Jochen
3. Dr. Scott Aaronson
4. Dr. Bruce Chisholm
Best Attorney
Walter Clark
Runners up:
2. Barbara Barrett
3. Christopher Heritage
4. Brad Faber
5. Michael Knighten
Best Air Conditioning Service
Comfort Air
Runners up:
2. Timo’s Air Conditioning and Heating
3. Esser Air Conditioning and Heating
4. General Air Conditioning
5. Simmons Air
Best Personal Trainer
Jaime Jimenez
Runners up:
2. Ryann McMillon
3. Brian Guzman
4. Brandon Wertz
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Gina Davis
Runners up:
2. Dr. Jim Cox
3. Dr. Susan Brennan
4. Dr. Navid Nazemi
5. Dr. Stephen Krupey
Best Real Estate Agent
TIE
Barbara Carpenter
Paul Zapala
Runners up:
3. Shann Carr
4. Paula LaBellarti
5. Jason Allen
Best Public Servant
Rep. Raul Ruiz
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs City Councilman Geoff Kors
3. Sheriff Chad Bianco
4. Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia
5. Palm Desert City Councilman Sabby Jonathan
Fashion and Style
Best Clothing Store (Locally Owned)
Trina Turk
Runners up:
2. R&R Menswear
3. Wil Stiles
4. Kimbals
5. Division
Best Local Resale/Vintage Clothing
Revivals
Runners up:
2. Angel View
3. Goodwill
4. Plato’s Closet
Best Furniture Store
Mathis Brothers
Runners up:
2. Revivals
3. H3K Design
4. Mor Furniture for Less
5. Bob’s Discount Furniture
Best Antiques/Collectables Store
Misty’s Consignments
Runners up:
2. Sunny Dunes Antiques Mall
3. The Estate Sale Co.
4. Victoria’s Attic
Best Jeweler/Jewelry Store
Tiffany and Co.
Runners up:
2. El Paseo Jewelers
3. Leeds and Son
4. The Fine Jewelry Bar
Best Hair Salon
J. Russell! The Salon
Runners up:
2. Heads Up Hair Designs
3. 18|8 Fine Men’s Salon
4. Turquoise Salon
5. Dishwater Blonde Salon
Best Spa in a Resort/Hotel
Sunstone Spa at Agua Caliente
Runners up:
2. Spa at the Ritz Carlton
3. Spa La Quinta at the La Quinta Resort
4. The Spa at Desert Springs (JW Marriott)
5. Agua Serena Spa at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells
Best Day Spa (Non-Resort/Hotel)
Massage Envy
Runners up:
2. Studio M Salon and Spa
3. Bliss Chakra Spa
Best Florist
My Little Flower Shop
Runners up:
2. Indio Florist
3. Jensen’s Foods
4. Cathedral City Floral Designs
5. Vaso Bello Celebrations
Best Tattoo Parlor
Anarchy and Ink Tattoo
Runners up:
2. Bloodline Tattoo and Body Piercing
3. Blue Rose Tattoo
4. Adornment Piercing and Private Tattoo
5. Strata Tattoo Lab
Best Eyeglass/Optical Retailer
Costco
Runners up:
2. Desert Vision Optometry
3. Ooh La La De Paris Eyewear
4. LensCrafters
5. One Price Optical
Outside!
Best Public Garden
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Runners up:
2. Sunnylands
3. TIE
Moorten Botanical Garden
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
5. Wellness Park at Ruth Hardy Park
Best Place for Bicycling
CV Link
Runners up:
2. Joshua Tree
3. Bear Creek Path (La Quinta)
4. Tahquitz Creek Loop
Best Recreation Area
Joshua Tree
Runners up:
2. Whitewater Preserve
3. Mount San Jacinto State Park (Top of the Tram)
4. Palm Desert Civic Center Park
5. Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
Best Hike
Bump and Grind Trail
Runners up:
2. Tahquitz Canyon Trail
3. Mount San Jacinto State Park (Top of the Tram)
4. Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve
5. The Cross Trail Loop
Best Park
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Runners up:
2. Ruth Hardy Park
3. La Quinta Civic Center Park
4. Demuth Park
5. Sunrise Park
Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Store
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Runners up:
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Yellow Mart
4. Nomad Ventures
Best Bike Shop
Palm Springs/Palm Desert Cyclery
Runners up:
2. Tri-A-Bike
3. Joel’s Bicycle Shop
4. BikeMan
Best Sporting Goods
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Runners up:
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Yellow Mart
4. Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis
Best Public Golf Course
Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Runners up
2. Desert Willow Golf Resort
3. Eagle Falls Golf Course
4. Classic Club Golf
5. Mission Lakes Country Club
For the Kids
Best Playground
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Runners up:
2. La Quinta Civic Center Park
3. Demuth Park
4. Ruth Hardy Park
Best Place to Buy Toys
Mr. G’s Toys and Expressions
Runners up:
2. Target
3. Walmart
4. JadaBug’s Kids Boutique
Best Kids’ Clothing Store
Target
Runners up:
2. Old Navy
3. JadaBug’s Kids Boutique
4. Carter’s
5. The Children’s Place
Best Restaurant for Kids
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Runners up:
2. Red Robin
3. Old Spaghetti Factory
4. Shakey’s Pizza
5. Billy Q’s
Best Place for Family Fun
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Runners up:
2. Boomers
3. Escape Room Palm Springs
4. Get Air Trampoline Park
5. Chuck E. Cheese’s
Best Place for a Birthday Party
Fantasy Lanes Bowling Alley
Runners up:
2. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
3. Get Air Trampoline Park
4. Chuck E. Cheese’s
5. Shakey’s Pizza
Food and Restaurants
Best Casual Eats
TIE
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
3. Bongo Johnny’s
4. Kitchen 86 + Bar
5. Billy Q’s
Best Caterer
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
2. Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge
3. Dash and a Handful
4. Lynn Hammond
5. Fusion Flair
Best Diner
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Bongo Johnny’s
3. Keedy’s Fountain Grill
4. Rick’s Restaurant
5. John’s Restaurant
Best Organic Food Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Runners up:
2. Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods
3. Whole Foods
4. Nature’s Health Food and Cafe
5. Harvest Health Foods
Best Delicatessen
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
Runners up:
2. TKB Bakery and Deli
3. Real Italian Deli
4. Manhattan in the Desert
5. Bristol Farms
Best Custom Cakes
Over the Rainbow
Runners up:
2. Nothing Bundt Cakes
3. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
4. Pastry Swan Bakery
5. Jensen’s Foods
Best Desserts
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
Runners up:
2. Café 54 at Augustine Casino
3. Nothing Bundt Cakes
4. Over the Rainbow
5. Billy Reed’s
6. Jensen’s Foods
Best Ice Cream/Shakes
Great Shakes
Runners up:
2. Brandini Toffee
3. Lappert’s Ice Cream
4. Coco Freeze
5. Kreem
Best Date Shake
Shields Date Garden
Runners up:
2. Hadley’s
3. Great Shakes
4. Oasis Date Gardens
5. Windmill Market
Best Frozen Yogurt
Yogurtland
Runners up:
2. Jus Chillin’
3. Tutti Frutti
4. Beach House
Best Bakery
Townie Bagels, Bakery and Café
Runners up:
2. TKB Bakery and Deli
3. Aspen Mills
4. Frankie’s Italian Bakery, Café and Supper Club
5. Carousel Bakery
Best Barbecue
Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
Runners up:
2. Smoke Tree BBQ
3. Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
4. Jackalope Ranch
5. Zobo and Meester’s
Best Burger
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Tyler’s Burgers
3. Smokin’ Burgers
4. Bongo Johnny’s
5. Tony’s Burgers
Best Veggie Burger
Native Foods Café
Runners up:
2. Lulu California Bistro
3. Bongo Johnny’s
4. Palm Greens Café
5. Grand Central Palm Springs
Best Sandwich
TKB Bakery and Deli
Runners up:
2. The Sandwich Spot
3. Manhattan in the Desert
4. Bongo Johnny’s
5. The Lunchbox
6. Billy Q’s
Best Pizza
Bill’s Pizza
Runners up:
2. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill
3. Blaze Pizza
4. Upper Crust Pizza
5. Billy Q’s
Best Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Runners up:
2. Wingstop
3. Bongo Johnny’s
4. Jackalope Ranch
5. Billy Q’s
Best Bagels
Townie Bagels, Bakery and Café
Runners up:
2. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
3. Panera Bread
4. Manhattan in the Desert
5. Bristol Farms
Best Smoothies
Fresh Juice Bar
Runners up:
2. Jamba Juice
3. Koffi
4. Coco Freeze
5. Big Juice Bar
Best Buffet
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Grand Palms Buffet at Agua Caliente
3. Fresh Grill Buffet at Fantast Springs
4. Emperor Buffet
5. Potrero Canyon Buffet at Morongo
Best Local Coffee Roaster
Koffi
Runners up:
2. Joshua Tree Coffee Company
3. Coachella Valley Coffee Company
Best Coffee Shop
Koffi
Runners up:
2. Gre Coffeehouse and Art Gallery
3. Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
4. IW Coffee
5. Townie Bagels, Bakery and Café
Best Tea
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Runners up:
2. Koffi
3. Grand Central Palm Springs
4. Starbucks
Best California Cuisine
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
2. Spencer’s Restaurant
3. POM California Cuisine at Fantasy Springs
4. Acqua California Bistro
5. Bellatrix at the Classic Club
Best Breakfast
TIE
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Wilma and Frieda’s
Runners up:
3. Elmer’s
4. Broken Yolk Café
5. Bongo Johnny’s
6. Spencer’s Restaurant
Best Brunch
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Spencer’s Restaurant
3. The Tropicale
4. Lulu California Bistro
5. Bongo Johnny’s
Best Chinese
P.F. Chang’s
Runners up:
2. JOY at Fantasy Springs
3. Palm Tree Palace
4. New Fortune Asian Cuisine
5. Soul of China
Best Greek
Evzin Mediterranean Cuisine
Runners up:
2. Athena Gyro
3. Nina’s Greek Cuisine
4. Koutouki Greek Estiatorio
5. Yianni’s Taverna
Best French
Le Vallauris Restaurant
Runners up:
2. French Corner Cafe
3. L’Atelier Café
4. Cuistot Restaurant
5. Si Bon
Best Indian
Monsoon Indian Cuisine
Runners up:
2. India Oven
3. Sam’s Indian Food and Pizza
Best Italian
Mario’s Italian Café
Runners up:
2. Ristorante Mamma Gina
3. Johnny Costa’s Ristorante
4. Il Giardino
5. Il Corso
Best Japanese
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Runners up:
2. Shabu Shabu Zen
3. Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar
4. Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey
5. Taka Shin
Best Korean
JOY at Fantasy Springs
Runners up:
2. Maru Korean B.B.Q. and Grill
3. Umami Seoul
4. You Grill Korean BBQ
Best Sushi
Dragon Sushi
Runners up:
2. Misaki Sushi and Griill
3. Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey
4. Joyce’s Sushi
5. Taka Shin
Best Seafood
Fisherman’s Market and Grill
Runners up:
2. Café 54 at Augustine Casino
3. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
4. Mitch’s on El Paseo
5. Mariscoco's Culiacan
Best Steaks/Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Runners up:
2. The Steakhouse at Agua Caliente
3. LG’s Prime Steakhouse
4. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
5. Outback Steakhouse
Best Thai
Thai Smile Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. My Thai
3. Pepper’s Thai Cuisine
4. Thai House
5. Le Basil
Best Vietnamese
Pho Vu
Runners up:
2. 533 Viet Fusion
3. Rooster and the Pig
4. JOY at Fantasy Springs
5. Pho of the Desert
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
Chef Tanya’s Kitchen
Runners up:
2. Native Foods Café
3. Palm Greens Café
4. Luscious Lorraine’s
5. The Sandbox Kitchen
Best Upscale Dining
Spencer’s Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge
3. The Tropicale
4. Johannes
5. Jillian’s
Best Outdoor Seating
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. Spencer’s Restaurant
3. Jackalope Ranch
4. Bongo Johnny’s
5. Bellatrix at the Classic Club
Best Late-Night Restaurant
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. The Tropicale
3. Bongo Johnny’s
4. King’s Highway at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club
5. Paul Bar/Food
Best Mexican
Las Casuelas Terraza
Runners up:
2. Pueblo Viejo Grill
3. Tac/Quila
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. La Tablita
Best Salsa
Rincon Norteño
Runners up:
2. Las Casuelas Terraza
3. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. Tac/Quila
Best Burrito
Las Casuelas Terraza
Runners up:
2. El Mirasol
3. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. Loco Charlie’s
Spirits and Nightlife
Best Beer Selection
Yard House
Runners up:
2. Burgers and Beer
3. Draughtsman
4. The Beer Hunter
5. Eureka!
Best Local Brewery
Coachella Valley Brewing Co.
Runners up:
2. La Quinta Brewing Co.
3. Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
4. Desert Beer Company
Best Place to Play Pool/Billiards
The Hood Bar and Pizza
Runners up:
2. Neil’s Lounge
3. The Beer Hunter
4. Henry’s Sports Bar and Grill
5. Bart Lounge
Best Cocktail Menu
TRIO Restaurant
Runners up:
2. The Tropicale
3. Tonga Hut
4. Workshop Kitchen + Bar
5. Seymour’s
Best Craft Cocktails
Paul Bar/Food
Runners up:
2. Seymour’s
3. Truss and Twine
4. Libation Room
5. Del Rey at the Villa Royale
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar/Club
Hunters
Runners up:
2. Toucan’s Tiki Lounge
3. Blackbook
4. Chill Bar Palm Springs
5. The Roost
6. Streetbar
Best Happy Hour
La Quinta Cliffhouse
Runners up:
2. Lulu California Bistro
3. The Tropicale
4. TIE
Il Corso
Kitchen 86 + Bar
Best Dive Bar
The Hood Bar and Pizza
Runners up:
2. Tool Shed
3. Neil’s Lounge
4. Desert Fox
5. Club 5
Best Margarita
Las Casuelas Terraza
2. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
3. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
4. El Mirasol
5. Tac/Quila
Best Martini
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. Lulu California Bistro
3. Bongo Johnny’s
4. TIE
Del Rey at the Villa Royale
Zin American Bistro
Best Nightclub
Copa Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. Hunters
3. Chill Bar Palm Springs
4. Toucan’s Tiki Lounge
5. Bart Lounge
Best Sports Bar
The Beer Hunter
Runners up:
2. Big Rock Pub
3. AMP Sports Lounge
4. Revel Public House
5. Billy Q’s
6. Henry’s Sports Bar and Grill
Best Wine Bar
Zin American Bistro
Runners up:
2. V Wine Lounge
3. TIE
Dead or Alive
Twelve Cocktails Above at Fantasy Springs
5. La Fe Wine Bar
Best Wine/Liquor Store
Total Wine and More
Runners up:
2. BevMo!
3. Desert Wine Shop on 111
4. Bouschet
5. Larry’s Wine and Spirits
Best Bar Ambiance
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. Paul Bar/Food
3. TRIO Restaurant
4. Stacy’s Palm Springs
5. Del Rey at the Villa Royale
“It’s a super-big challenge to fly.”
That the reason it’s taken more than 20 years for the Palm Canyon Theatre to put on the popular musical Peter Pan—but the venerable downtown Palm Springs theater will launch its new season with a production of the classic musical, on Friday, Sept. 20.
Paul Grant, who will play Captain Hook, discussed the show inside the spacious Palm Canyon Theatre auditorium on the northern side of downtown Palm Springs. Songs and dancing and costumes and scenery are all fine and dandy, Grant said, but to really get Peter Pan off the ground … you have to really get Peter Pan—not to mention Wendy, Michael and John Darling—off the ground, to make their way to Neverland. To replicate the show’s signature theatrical effect that sends multiple actors aloft, Grant said, “You have to hire Foy”—the company started by Peter Foy, the designer of the flight systems from the original production, which have been used in nearly every production since.
“It’s very expensive,” Grant said. “They’ve wanted to do it for a long time, but kept pushing it off” due to the significant cost—up to $10,000 for a two-week run, depending on the package, according to information from the Flying by Foy website. But the theater “had a good year this past year, so they’re in a better position, and they wanted to bring (the idea) back to life,” Grant said.
Peter Pan was a great fit for the season-opener, because the Palm Canyon Theatre operates a Kids’ Camp for six weeks every summer.
“We wanted to do a show coming out of the summer that was inclusive of the kids,” Grant said. And what better choice than a beloved musical about a boy who won’t grow up?
J.M. Barrie’s play Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, debuted in 1904, and has been staged in a variety of forms ever since. After the popular 1953 Disney animated film, the 1954 stage musical adaptation, starring Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard, enjoyed a sold-out limited Broadway run. Peter Pan solidified its place in theatrical canon through subsequent televised re-stagings on NBC, in 1955 and 1956—as well as a 1960 standalone special that most people know today, thanks to numerous rebroadcasts and a home-video release. In 2014, NBC broadcast Peter Pan Live!, a new, slightly rewritten production with additional songs that starred Allison Williams and Christopher Walken.
Peter Pan is one of few American productions with roots in the traditions of pantomime, a style of family-friendly musical comedy developed in England with roots in 16th century Italian commedia dell’arte. Conventions of pantomime include song, dance, gags, slapstick comedy and cross-dressing lead characters—with, in the case of Peter Pan, the mischievous hero played by a young woman in men’s clothing. Kellee McQuinn takes on the title role in this production.
Grant plays the more-earthbound role of Captain Hook, a pirate with a bone to pick with Peter, because the boy cut off his hand and fed it to a crocodile—whose ravenous appetite for the remainder of Captain Hook makes it a constant, unnerving reptilian presence. Hook is “evil but fun,” said Grant, who also plays the Darlings’ initially imperious father. The dual casting is traditional, and not accidental. Grant offered a casual theory: Though the story is about a boy who won’t grow up, several other characters do grow over the course of the play, especially Wendy, the eldest Darling child—but so does her father, who at the end is a far more patient and gracious figure.
“The experience of traveling through their children’s fantasy has changed the way that he responds to them,” Grant suggested. However, Grant emphasized that, as of the interview, rehearsals had yet to begin for the specific production.
“In the end,” Grant said, “the actor is just a color. The director is the painter.” Longtime Palm Canyon Theatre principal Se Layne will direct and choreograph.
Peter Pan will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday, from Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Tickets are $32 to $36, with discounts. For tickets or more information, call 760-323-5123, or visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
The Great Depression-set musical Guys and Dolls is a classic—and the Palm Canyon Theatre is bringing the show, which initially premiered on Broadway back in 1950, to its stage in January and February.
During a recent phone interview, director/choreographer Derik Shopinski explained why the Palm Canyon Theatre decided to include Guys and Dolls in this year’s schedule.
“It’s been a number of years since we’ve done the show,” Shopinski said. “The timing felt right. It’s in a good time slot for us, given the snowbirds really love the older shows that they know—and this one has gotten a huge response already with ticket sales.
“It’s a fun, feel-good show. It does have a message at heart, but it’s still a fun show.”
Shopinski elaborated on what’s fun about Guys and Dolls.
“At its heart, it’s two different love stories—the contrast between the Salvation Army girl and her bootlegger-gambler boyfriend, and the other couple, with the nightclub star and her gambler boyfriend who have been engaged for 14 years. It’s about the problems that they face, how they arrive at the end of the show, and how they tie it all up,” Shopinski said. “It has one of the best musical scores. … There’s so much about it that’s fun to watch, fun to look at and fun to listen to. We also have some amazing talent in the show, so that’s going to be very exciting for me, working with this very talented cast.”
That cast will contain some faces familiar to those who have attended Palm Canyon Theatre shows before, as well as some new talent.
“I have Paul Grant, who is playing Nathan Detroit, and Se Layne, who is playing Miss Adelaide, his love interest,” Shopinski said. “The other couple is married in real life—Nicholas Sloan and his wife, Jamie Leigh Walker, are playing Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown. I’ve worked with them both separately on other projects, and they are a dream to work with; they are incredibly professional, and they work well together, because they’ve done shows together since before they were married and while they’ve been married.”
Shopinski said the song that stands out to him comes toward the end of Act II.
“‘Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat’—it really wraps up the show in so many ways,” he said. “It’s one of the biggest ensemble numbers for all of the men and the band members. It’s a high-energy dance number that ties everything together.”
Bringing older musicals to the stage today may seem like a challenge to some—but Shopinski said he doesn’t see things that way.
“I really know these kinds of shows, given I grew up with them,” he said. “I know the music, and when you get into directing them, you can really dissect the story. While it’s historical … it’s necessarily telling historical events, because it’s taking place in another time. This was when they didn’t have all the television shows, and there wasn’t an internet. All you had was film and theater. They were three hours long, and it was what you did for entertainment. You went out to dinner, and then you went to the theater.”
The Palm Canyon Theatre finds success and is able to do a wide variety of shows thanks in part to its casting process, Shopinski said.
“Our casting process is very diverse,” he said. “We cast people of all backgrounds and all ages. Any given show, we’ll have 16-year-olds performing with our veteran performers. That, in turn, brings in the younger members’ friends to experience the shows. Our audience is as diverse as our cast members.”
Guys and Dolls will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday, from Friday, Jan. 18, through Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Tickets are $32 to $36. For tickets or more information, call 760-323-5123, or visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
Snapshot: The Best of Coachella Valley 2018-2019 Awards Show and Party, Dec. 12, Copa Nightclub (Updated With Video)
January 03 2019More than 80 people came to the Copa Nightclub on Wednesday, Dec. 12, with one goal: to celebrate the people, businesses and organizations that make the Coachella Valley a fantastic place to call home.
The Coachella Valley Independent and Copa Nightclub sponsored the fifth annual Best of Coachella Valley Awards Show and Party, an event that honors the winners of the Independent's yearly readers' poll, which features almost 130 categories ranging from the best place to hike, to the valley's best restaurants, to the valley's best sex-toy shop. (Our readers say it's Skitzo Kitty, by the way.)
The biggest contingents at the party—hosted by Independent editor/publisher Jimmy Boegle, with help from assistant editor Brian Blueskye—came to celebrate Barbara Carpenter, voted Best Real Estate Agent for the second year in a row, and Augustine Casino, which took the top spot in a whopping seven categories.
After the awards were given out, Best Local Band winner Avenida Music delighted the audience with a full set.
Below is a gallery of photos from the event, taken by Kevin Fitzgerald. In the media section, find the welcome video from Rep. Raul Ruiz, as well as a video of the event, courtesy of Tantalum Films. (Originally published on Dec. 13; updated with video Jan. 3.)
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Augustine Casino Augustine Casino
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Avenida Music Avenida Music
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Barbara Carpenter Barbara Carpenter
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Broken Yolk Cafe Broken Yolk Cafe
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Copa Nightclub Copa Nightclub
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Rep. Raul Ruiz's Office Rep. Raul Ruiz's Office
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Escape Room Palm Springs Escape Room Palm Springs
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Dr. Jim Cox Dr. Jim Cox
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McCallum Theatre McCallum Theatre
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Jammin' 99.5 Jammin' 99.5
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Urban Yoga Urban Yoga
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Palm Springs Pride Palm Springs Pride
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Revive Wellness Center Revive Wellness Center
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Revivals/Desert AIDS Project Revivals/Desert AIDS Project
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Skitzo Kitty Skitzo Kitty
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The Tropicale The Tropicale
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Palm Canyon Theatre Palm Canyon Theatre
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The After Lashes The After Lashes
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Sofia Enriquez Sofia Enriquez
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Lulu and Acqua Lulu and Acqua
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Fresh Juice Bar Fresh Juice Bar
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Cord Media/Palm Springs Art Museum/Living Desert Cord Media/Palm Springs Art Museum/Living Desert
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Desert Business Association and Image 360 Desert Business Association and Image 360
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Augustine Celebrates Augustine Celebrates
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Smiles for the Best Real Estate Agent Smiles for the Best Real Estate Agent
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General Air General Air
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Bryan Gallo Bryan Gallo
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The Hood Bar and Pizza The Hood Bar and Pizza
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A Welcome From the Congressman A Welcome From the Congressman
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That Logo That Logo
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Avenida Performs Avenida Performs
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Smile for the Camera Smile for the Camera
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Enjoying the Party Enjoying the Party
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Best of Coachella Valley 2018-2019: Readers' Picks
November 26 2018This whole process started back in August, when voting began in the first round of the fifth annual Best of Coachella Valley readers’ poll.
Now, after three months, two rounds of voting and ballots from more than 1,300 people, we’ve come to the glorious end of the process: Here are the results of the Best of Coachella Valley 2018-2019!
From all of us here at the Independent: A huge, sincere thank you to all of the readers who voted. We realize that this is not an easy ballot to fill out—almost 130 categories is indeed a lot— but because you took the time to do so thoughtfully, the slate of winners and finalists presented here is truly impressive. It’s diverse; it’s valley-wide (even including representation of the high desert); and it shows how truly great the people, places, organizations and businesses are that call the Coachella Valley home.
Now, it’s time to celebrate. Please join us at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Copa Nightclub—your selection this year as Best Nightclub—244 E. Amado Road, in Palm Springs, for the Best of Coachella Valley Awards Party. All of the winners present will receive certificates and have an opportunity to say thank you; after that, your Best Local Band selection, Avenida Music, will take the stage and perform. I hope to see you there.
Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists … and welcome to the Best of Coachella Valley 2018-2019!
—Jimmy Boegle, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Arts
Best Art Gallery
CODA Gallery
Runners up:
2. Heather James Fine Art
3. Shag
4. Beatnik Lounge
5. Michael Weems Collection
Best Indoor Venue
McCallum Theatre
Runners up:
2. The Show at Agua Caliente
3. Fantasy Springs Special Events Center
4. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
5. The Hood Bar and Pizza
Best Outdoor Venue
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Runners up:
2. Empire Polo Club
3. Fantasy Springs Rock Yard
4. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
5. Rancho Mirage Amphitheater
Best Local Arts Group/Organization
McCallum Theatre
Runners up:
2. The Coachella Valley Art Scene
3. La Quinta Arts Foundation
4. Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
5. CREATE Center for the Arts
Best Local Band
Avenida Music
Runners up:
2. Frank Eats the Floor
3. Mega Sun
4. The Flusters
5. Sunday Funeral
Best Local DJ
DJ Day
Runners up:
2. TIE
Alex Harrington
DJ PWee
4. Sugarfree
5.Pedro Le Bass
Best Local Musician
Matt King
Runners up:
2. Giselle Woo
3. John Stanley King
4. Justin Ledesma
5. Nick Hales
Best Local Visual Artist
Sofia Enriquez
Runners up:
2. Elena Bulatova
3. Nancy Worthington
4. Cristopher Cichocki
5. Marconi Calindas
Best Movie Theater
Century La Quinta and XD
Runners up:
2. Mary Pickford Is D’Place
3. Century The River and XD
4. TIE
Camelot Theatres
Regal Rancho Mirage Stadium 16 and IMAX
Best Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum
2. Palm Springs Air Museum
3. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
4. Coachella Valley History Museum
5. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Best Producing Theater Company
Palm Canyon Theatre
Runners up:
2. Coachella Valley Repertory Company
3. Desert Rose Playhouse
4. Desert Ensemble Theatre Company
5. Coyote StageWorks
6. Dezart Performs
Life in the Valley
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group
Boys and Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Animal Shelter
3. LGBT Community Center of the Desert
4. Desert AIDS Project
5. L-Fund
Best Gym
World Gym
Runners up:
2. 24 Hour Fitness
3. EOS Fitness
4. Planet Fitness
5. In-Shape
Best Yoga
Urban Yoga
Runners up:
2. Power Yoga Palm Springs
3. Yoga Central
4. Bikram Yoga Plus
5. Bikram Yoga Palm Desert-El Paseo
Best Bowling Alley
Fantasy Springs Bowling Center
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Lanes
3. Canyon Lanes at Morongo
4. Yucca Bowl
Best Sex Toy Shop
Skitzo Kitty
Runners up:
2. Not So Innocent
3. Gear Leather and Fetish
4. Q Trading Co.
Best Auto Repair
Ramona Tire and Service Center
Runners up:
2. Andy’s Auto Repair
3. Lou’s Automotive
4. Downtown Shell Palm Springs
5. Singh’s Automotive Repair
Best Car Wash
Quick Quack Car Wash
Runners up:
2. La Quinta Car Wash
3. Executive Car Wash
4. Airport Quick Car Wash
5. Desert 100 Percent Hand Car Wash
Best Plant Nursery
Moller’s Garden Center
Runners up:
2. Vintage Nursery
3. Bob Williams Nursery
4. Lotus Garden Center
Best Pet Supplies
PetSmart
Runners up:
2. Petco
3. Bones ’n’ Scones
4. Pet Oasis
5. PoshPetCare
Best Annual Charity Event
Palm Springs Pride
Runners up:
2. Desert AIDS Walk (Desert AIDS Project)
3. McCallum Theatre Annual Gala
4. Evening Under the Stars (AAP-Food Samaritans)
5. Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (Desert AIDS Project)
Best Place to Gamble
Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
3. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
4. Morongo Casino Resort Spa
5. Spotlight 29
Best Local News
KESQ News Channel 3
Runners up:
2. KMIR Channel 6/NBC Palm Springs
3. CBS Local 2
Best Local TV News Personality
Bryan Gallo, KMIR Channel 6/NBC Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. Karen Devine, KESQ News Channel 3
3. Patrick Evans, CBS Local 2
4. Bianca Rae, KESQ News Channel 3
5. Haley Clawson, KESQ News Channel 3
Best Radio Station
Jammin’ 99.5
Runners up:
2. Q102.3 Classic Rock
3. Mix 100.5
4. 93.7 KCLB
5. Big 106
Best Local Radio Personality
Bradley Ryan, Mix 100.5
Runners up:
2. Jeff Michaels, Q102.3/Big 106
3. Bill Feingold, KNews 94.3 FM
4. Randy Houston, The Big 106
5. Joey English, KGX 99.1 FM/920 AM
Best Bookstore
Barnes and Noble
Runners up:
2. TIE
Rancho Mirage Library Book Nook
The Book Rack La Quinta
4. Sagebrush Press
Best Retail Music/Video Store
The Record Alley
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Vinyl Records and Collectibles
3. Vista Music and Video
Best Comics/Games Shop
Game Stop
Runners up:
2. Desert Oasis Comics
3. Comic Asylum
4. HooDoo!
Best Hotel Pool
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Runners up:
2. The Saguaro
3. Riviera Palm Springs
4. Renaissance Palm Springs
5. Arrive
Best Urgent Care
Eisenhower Medical Center Urgent Care
Runners up:
2. Desert Oasis Urgent Care
3. Executive Urgent Care
4. TIE
Centro Medico Urgent Care
MedPost Urgent Care
Best Indoor Fun/Activity
Escape Room Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. Get Air Trampoline Park
3. Laser Oasis
4. Desert Rocks Indoor Climbing Gym
Valley Professionals
Best Doctor
Dr. Lisa Bodon
Runners up:
2. Dr. Timothy Jochen
3. Dr. Amanda Curnock
4. Dr. Geoffrey Block
5. Gennady “Henry” Nosovitsky, PA
Best Eye Care
Milauskas Eye Institute
Runners up:
2. Dr. David Esquibel (Desert Vision)
3. Dr. Greg Evans (Evans Eyecare)
4. Old Town Optix and Optometry
Best Dentist/Orthodontist
Hospitality Dental and Orthodontics
Runners up:
2. Dr. Frank Hernandez (Hernandez Dental)
3. Dr. Larry Kunkle (Palm Desert Dental Center)
4. Dr. Natalie Le (Palm Springs Modern Dentistry)
5. Dr. Ray Cros (Cros Dental)
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Mark Sofonio
Runners up:
2. Dr. Timothy Jochen
3. Dr. Suzanne Quardt
4. Dr. Natalie Driessen
Best Attorney
Walter Clark
Runners up:
2. Barbara Barrett
3. Christopher Heritage
4. Emily Benjamini
5. James Jackson
Best Air Conditioning Service
TIE
Comfort Air
General Air Conditioning
Runners up:
3. Nexgen Air Conditioning and Heating
4. Blair Heating and Air
5. On Call Air Conditioning and Heating
Best Personal Trainer
Jaime Jimenez
Runners up:
2. Brandon Wertz
3. Ted Guice
4. Francisco Serrato
Best Chiropractor
Jim Cox
Runners up:
2. Daryl Richardson
3. Nazemi Chiropractic
4. Vincent Savarese
Best Real Estate Agent
Barbara Carpenter
Runners up:
2. Bob Ross
3. Paul Zapala
4. Valery Neuman
5. Michael Benthall
Best Electrician
Desert Pro Electrical
Runners up:
2. Hegge Electrical Contractors
3. Electrician4Hire
4. Collins Electrical Services
Best Public Servant
Rep. Raul Ruiz
Runners up:
2. La Quinta City Councilman Robert Radi
3. Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon
4. Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia
5. Palm Springs City Councilman Geoff Kors
Fashion and Style
Best Clothing Store (Locally Owned)
Oooh La La
Runners up:
2. Bobby G’s
3. Trina Turk
4. Wil Stiles
5. Grayse
Best Resale/Vintage Clothing
Revivals
Runners up:
2. Angel View
3. Goodwill
4. Plato’s Closet
5. Unity Home
Best Furniture Store
Mathis Brothers
Runners up:
2. Revivals
3. Ashley HomeStore
4. Mor Furniture for Less
5. West Elm
Best Antiques/Collectibles Store
Misty’s Consignments
Runners up:
2. Victoria’s Attic
3. The Estate Sale Co.
Best Jeweler/Jewelry Store
Tiffany and Co.
Runners up:
2. El Paseo Jewelers
3. Leeds and Son
4. Hephaestus
Best Hair Salon
J. Russell! The Salon
Runners up:
2. Brush Palm Springs
3. Dishwater Blonde Salon
4. Wondercuts Inc.
5. Alankara, an Aveda Lifestyle Salon
Best Spa in a Resort/Hotel
The Spa at Desert Springs (JW Marriott)
Runners up:
2. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa
3. Two Bunch Palms
4. Miracle Springs Resort and Spa
5. Feel Good Spa at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Best Day Spa (Non-Resort/Hotel)
Revive Wellness Center
Runners up:
2. Studio M Salon and Spa
3. Desert Serenity Float and Spa
4. Bliss Chakra Spa
Best Florist
My Little Flower Shop
Runners up:
2. Indio Florist
3. The Flower Company
4. Mami’s Floral Boutique
5. Vaso Bello Celebrations
Best Tattoo Parlor
Bloodline Tattoo and Body Piercing
Runners up:
2. Anarchy and Ink Tattoo
3. Oasis Tattoo and Body Piercing
4. Strata Tattoo Lab
5. Solid Tattoo
Best Eyeglass/Optical Retailer
Costco
Runners up:
2. Milauskas Eye Institute
3. Desert Vision Optometry
4. America’s Best
5. Panache Optical Gallery
Outside!
Best Public Garden
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Runners up:
2. Sunnylands
3. Moorten’s Botanical Garden
4. Shields Date Garden
5. El Paseo
Best Place for Bicycling
Joshua Tree
Runners up:
2. Tahquitz Creek Loop
3. Bear Creek Path (La Quinta)
4. Palm Canyon Epic
Best Recreation Area
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Runners up:
2. Mount San Jacinto State Park (Top of the Tram)
3. Tahquitz Canyon
4. Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
5. Cathedral City Town Square
Best Hike
Bump and Grind Trail
Runners up:
2. Tahquitz Canyon Trail
3. La Quinta Cove to Lake Cahuilla Trail
4. Ladder Canyon Trail
5. South Lykken Trail
Best Park
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Runners up:
2. La Quinta Civic Center Park
3. Ruth Hardy Park
4. Demuth Park
5. Sunrise Park
Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Store
Big 5 Sporting Goods
Runners up:
2. Dick’s Sporting Goods
3. Yellow Mart
Best Bike Shop
Palm Springs Cyclery
Runners up:
2. Joel’s Bicycle Shop
3. Tri-A-Bike
4. BikeMan
5. Pedego Electric Bikes
Best Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Runners up:
2. Big 5 Sporting Goods
3. Yellow Mart
Best Public Golf Course
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Runners up:
2. Palm Desert Country Club
3. SilverRock Resort
4. The Lights at Indio GC
5. Classic Club Golf
For the Kids
Best Playground
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Runners up:
2. La Quinta Civic Center Park
3. Demuth Park
4. Ruth Hardy Park
5. Ironwood Park
Best Place to Buy Toys
Target
Runners up:
2. Walmart
3. Mr. G’s Toys and Expressions
4. The Lumpy Bunny
Best Kids’ Clothing Store
Old Navy
Runners up:
2. The Children’s Place
3. Carter’s
4. Gap
5. Crazy 8
Best Restaurant for Kids
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Runners up:
2. Shakey’s Pizza
3. Red Robin
4. Old Spaghetti Factory
5. Laser Oasis
Best Place for Family Fun
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Runners up:
2. Boomers
3. Laser Oasis
4. Get Air Trampoline Park
5. Escape Room Palm Springs
Best Place for a Birthday Party
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Runners up:
2. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
3. Laser Oasis
4. Get Air Trampoline Park
5. Shakey’s Pizza
Food and Restaurants
Best Casual Eats
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Lulu California Bistro
3. Eureka!
4. TRIO Restaurant
5. Bongo Johnny’s
Best Caterer
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
2. Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge
3. Katherine King Catering and Special Events
4. TRIO/Liquid Catering
5. Lynn Hammond
Best Diner
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Goody’s Cafe
3. Keedy’s Fountain Grill
4. Rick’s Restaurant
5. Sunshine Café
Best Organic Food Store
Trader Joe’s
Runners up:
2. Sprouts Farmers Market
3. Clark’s Nutrition and Natural Foods
4. Whole Foods
5. Nature’s Health Food and Cafe
Best Delicatessen
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
Runners up:
2. TKB Bakery and Deli
3. Manhattan in the Desert
4. Real Italian Deli
Best Custom Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Runners up:
2. Over the Rainbow
3. Pastry Swan Bakery
4. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
5. Jensen’s Foods
Best Desserts
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
Runners up:
2. Nothing Bundt Cakes
3. Pastry Swan Bakery
4. French Corner Café
5. Over the Rainbow
Best Ice Cream/Shakes
Cold Stone Creamery
Runners up:
2. Ben and Jerry’s
3. Great Shakes
4. Lappert’s Ice Cream
5. Kreem
Best Date Shake
Shields Date Garden
Runners up:
2. Hadley’s
3. Oasis Date Gardens
4. Great Shakes
Best Frozen Yogurt
Yogurtland
Runners up:
2. Tutti Frutti
3. Beach House
4. Jus Chillin’
5. Eddie’s Frozen Yogurt
Best Bakery
TKB Bakery and Deli
Runners up:
2. Aspen Mills
3. French Corner Café
4. Carousel Bakery
5. Peninsula Pastries
Best Barbecue
Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
Runners up:
2. Jackalope Ranch
3. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
4. Smoke Tree BBQ
5. Zobo and Meester’s
Best Burgers
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
Tyler’s Burgers
Grill A Burger
Eureka!
Bongo Johnny’s
Best Veggie Burger
Native Foods Café
Runners up:
2. Lulu California Bistro
3. King’s Highway at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club
4. TIE
Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge
Bongo Johnny’s
Best Sandwich
TKB Bakery and Deli
Runners up:
2. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
3. The Sandwich Spot
4. Manhattan in the Desert
5. Real Italian Deli
Best Pizza
Bill’s Pizza
Runners up:
2. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill
3. Blaze Pizza
4. Giuseppe’s Pizza and Pasta
5. Piero’s PizzaVino
Best Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Runners up:
2. Wingstop
3. Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
4. Smoke Tree BBQ
5. Jackalope Ranch
Best Bagels
Panera Bread
Runners up:
2. Townie Bagels
3. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
4. Manhattan in the Desert
5. Bristol Farms
Best Smoothies
TIE
Fresh Juice Bar
Jamba Juice
Runners up:
3. Juice It Up
4. Koffi
5. Palm Greens Café
Best Buffet
Café 54 at the Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Grand Palms Buffet Agua Caliente
3. Fresh Grill Buffet at Fantasy Springs
4. Oasis Buffet at Spa Resort Casino
5. Potrero Canyon Buffet at Morongo
Best Local Coffee Roaster
Koffi
Runners up:
2. Coachella Valley Coffee Co.
3. Joshua Tree Coffee Company
Best Coffee Shop
Koffi
Runners up:
2. Starbucks
3. IW Coffee
4. Ristretto
5. Joey Palm Springs
6. Sip Coffee House and Juice Bar
Best Breakfast
Broken Yolk Café
Runners up:
2. Elmer’s
3. Wilma and Frieda’s
4. Keedy’s Fountain Grill
5. Rick’s Restaurant
Best California Cuisine
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
2. Acqua California Bistro
3. Kaiser Grille
4. TRIO Restaurant
5. Purple Palm Restaurant at the Colony Palms
Best Brunch
Café 54 at the Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Wilma and Frieda’s
3. Broken Yolk Cafe
4. Escena Lounge and Grill
5. Bongo Johnny’s
Best Chinese
P.F. Chang’s
2. JOY at Fantasy Springs
3. City Wok
4. Bobby Mao’s Chinese Kitchen and Bar
5. New Fortune Asian Cuisine
Best Greek
Greek Islands Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Nina’s Greek Cuisine
3. Athena Gyro
4. Evzin Mediterranean Cuisine
5. Koutouki Greek Estiatoro
Best French
Le Vallauris Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Si Bon
3. L’Atelier Café
4. Cuistot Restaurant
5. Joey Palm Springs
Best Indian
Monsoon Indian Cuisine
Runners up:
2. India Oven
3. Sam’s Indian Food and Pizza
Best Italian
Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Ristorante Mamma Gina
3. Ciro’s Ristorante and Pizzeria
4. Il Corso
5. Venezia Restaurant and Pizzeria
Best Japanese
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Runners up:
2. Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar
3. Shogun Restaurant
4. Shabu Shabu Zen
5. Otori Japanese Cuisine
Best Korean
Maru Korean B.B.Q. and Grill
Runners up:
2. JOY at Fantasy Springs
3. Umami Seoul
Best Sushi
Dragon Sushi
Runners up:
2. Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar
3. Sam’s Sushi
4. Misaki Sushi and Grill
5. The Venue Sushi Bar and Sake Lounge
Best Seafood
Fisherman’s Market and Grill
Runners up:
2. Café 54 at Augustine Casino
3. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
4. Mitch’s on El Paseo
5. Roy’s
Best Steaks/Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Runners up:
2. LG’s Prime Steakhouse
3. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
4. The Steakhouse at the Spa Resort Casino
5. Chop House at Jackalope Ranch
Best Thai
Thai Smile Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. My Thai
3. Pepper’s Thai Cuisine
4. Le Basil
5. Thai House
Best Vietnamese
Pho Vu
Runners up:
2. Rooster and the Pig
3. 533 Viet Fusion
4. Fuzion Five
5. Watercress Vietnamese Bistro
Best Vegetarian/Vegan
Native Foods Café
Runners up:
2. Palm Greens Café
3. Chef Tanya’s Kitchen
4. Wildest Greens
5. Luscious Lorraine’s
Best Upscale Dining
Spencer’s Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Morton’s The Steakhouse
3. Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge
4. Wally’s Desert Turtle
5. Johannes
Best Outdoor Seating
Jackalope Ranch
Runners up:
2. The Tropicale
3. Lulu California Bistro
4. Spencer’s Restaurant
5. Copley’s on Palm Canyon
Best Late-Night Restaurant
Café 54 at the Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Lulu California Bistro
3. Eureka!
4. King’s Highway at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club
5. Bongo Johnny’s
Best Mexican
Las Casuelas Terraza
Runners up:
2. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
3. Rincon Norteno
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. La Tablita
Best Salsa
Las Casuelas Terraza
Runners up:
2. Rincon Norteno
3. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. Pueblo Viejo
Best Burrito
Las Casuelas Terraza
Runners up:
2. Chipotle
3. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. Casa Blanca
Spirits and Nightlife
Best Beer Selection
Yard House
Runners up:
2. Burgers and Beer
3. The Beer Hunter
4. Eureka!
5. Amigo Room at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Best Local Brewery
La Quinta Brewing Co.
Runners up:
2. Coachella Valley Brewing Co.
3. Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
Best Place to Play Billiards
The Hood Bar and Pizza
Runners up:
2. The Beer Hunter
3. Neil’s Lounge
4. Big Rock Pub
5. Red Barn
Best Cocktail Menu
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. TRIO Restaurant
3. Tonga Hut
4. Seymour’s
5. Truss and Twine
Best Craft Cocktails
TRIO Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Bootlegger Tiki
3. Seymour’s
4. Purple Palm Restaurant at the Colony Palms
5. Truss and Twine
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar/Club
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge
Runners up:
2. Chill Bar Palm Springs
3. Hunters
4. Blackbook
5. Bongo Johnny’s
Best Happy Hour
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. Stuft Pizza
3. La Quinta Cliffhouse
4. Lulu California Bistro
5. Jackalope Ranch
Best Dive Bar
The Hood Bar and Pizza
Runners up:
2. Neil’s Lounge
3. Red Barn
4. Plan B Live Entertainment and Cocktails
5. Score
Best Margarita
TIE
Las Casuelas Terraza
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
Runners up:
3. Blue Coyote Grill
4. El Mirasol
5. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
Best Martini
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. Sullivan’s Steakhouse
3. Lulu California Bistro
4. Purple Room Palm Springs
5. Zin American Bistro
Best Nightclub
Copa Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. The Nest
3. Zelda’s
4. Hunters
5. Costa’s Nightclub at the JW Marriott Desert Springs
Best Sports Bar
TIE
The Beer Hunter
Burgers and Beer
Runners up:
3. Big Rock Pub
4. Playoffs Sports Bar
5. Smokin’ Burgers
Best Wine Bar
Mastro’s Steakhouse
Runners up:
2. La Fe Wine Bar
3. Dead or Alive
4. Zin American Bistro
5. Counter Reformation at the Parker Palm Springs
Best Wine/Liquor Store
BevMo!
Runners up:
2. Total Wine and More
3. Desert Wines and Spirits (Go Deli)
4. The Wine Emporium
5. Larry’s Gourmet Market and Deli
Best Bar Ambiance
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. TRIO Restaurant
3. Dead or Alive
4. Paul Bar/Food
5. Counter Reformation at the Parker Palm Springs
Everybody loves a good wedding. However, whether the nuptials are for a family member, an old friend, or an ex, the best part of the wedding is the reception.
“All right! Everyone out on the dance floor—no exceptions! I can feel all the happiness in here tonight!” This is how Robbie Hart starts off a wedding reception. He knows what he’s doing; after all, he is a professional wedding singer.
It’s now been two decades since Adam Sandler’s hit film The Wedding Singer came out. Let me offer you a quick recap: In 1985, Robbie Hart—New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer and rock-star wannabe—is the life of the party … that is, until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Heartbroken and devastated, he starts to make every wedding as disastrous as his own. Meanwhile, Robbie meets a waitress named Julia, and he falls for her … but Julia is about to be married to a powerful businessman. Robbie must figure out how to win her heart before it’s too late.
That 1998 film was turned into a 2006 Broadway musical, which today is being produced by Palm Canyon Theatre. Catch the play from July 6-15.
Anthony Nannini is the show’s director and choreographer. Anthony attended a musical-theater conservatory for two years in New York City, working on Broadway himself. After the glow of the lights wore off, he moved to the valley and has now been here for more than six years. He’s become a Palm Canyon Theatre regular, both as an actor and a choreographer—but The Wedding Singer will be Nannini’s valley directing debut.
The movie is famous for its soundtrack, so I had to ask Nannini if those songs made it into the musical. “A lot of the show is original music now—it’s not a jukebox,” he said. Of course, Robbie’s “Somebody Kill Me” is indeed included.
As for plot: “There is a lot of it that follows the same general storyline (as the film), but with new subplots to jazz it up a little bit,” Nannini said.
While The Wedding Singer was on Broadway for less than a year, the musical did make an impression, garnering five Tony Award nominations. “The songs are super-catchy and fun,” Nannini said. “It was very well-received during its time on Broadway. When I would go for auditions when I lived in New York, I would hear the girls using ‘A Note From Linda’ or duets using the song ‘Come Out of the Dumpster.’ I heard these numbers and just thought they were great!”
Nannini said he’s excited about helming this production. “This is my chance to prove my directing skills. This play has the same kind of stupid humor that I can relate to and understand, so it’s totally perfect for me.”
Most of the valley’s theater companies go dark over the entire summer—but the Palm Canyon Theatre does not.
“The Palm Canyon Theatre has been here 22 years and averages 14 or 15 different shows per season,” Nannini said. “During the summer, they offer a kids’ camp for local kids who are interested in experience on the stage with professionals and semi-professionals. They offer kids’ classes on makeup, acting, dancing and comedy, and then they put on a show for the parents, but anyone can come to it. (It is) also a nonprofit educational theatre, so they try to incorporate kids into the shows.” They have already announced the next season of shows, so it doesn’t look like they are slowing down anytime soon.
The Wedding Singer will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday, from Friday, July 6, through Sunday, July 15, at the Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Tickets are $32 to $36. For tickets or more information, call 760-323-5123, or visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
Shapshot: Best of Coachella Valley 2017-2018 Awards Show and Party
December 17 2017An enthusiastic and community-minded crowd packed The Hood Bar and Pizza—the choice of Independent readers as the valley’s Best Dive Bar—on Friday, Dec. 15, for the Best of Coachella Valley 2017-2018 Awards Show and Party.
Hosted by Jimmy Boegle and Brian Blueskye of the Independent, the awards portion featured a couple dozen winners coming onstage and thanking readers for voting them as the valley’s best—but only after Boegle emphasized the importance of supporting honest, ethical local media.
Following the awards, The Flusters—voted Best Local Band two out of the last three years—capped a busy week by performing to an enthusiastic crowd.
After The Flusters’ set, DJ Tommy Locust spun before the after-party launched with the spooky organ tunes of Herbert; he was followed to the stage by Sunday Funeral and Black Water Gospel.
Below are some photos from the event, by Independent contributor Kevin Fitzgerald. Congratulations to all of the winners!
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Best Local Album: Thr3 Strykes Best Local Album: Thr3 Strykes
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Best Casino: Augustine Casino Best Casino: Augustine Casino
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Bianca Thanks Her Fans Bianca Thanks Her Fans
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Best Local TV News Personality: Bianca Rae Best Local TV News Personality: Bianca Rae
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Bianca, Cara and Friends Bianca, Cara and Friends
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Brian Blueskye Brian Blueskye
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Brian and Jimmy Brian and Jimmy
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Brad Talks Up The Hood Brad Talks Up The Hood
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Best Dive Bar: The Hood Best Dive Bar: The Hood
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Best Chiropractor: Dr. Jim Cox Best Chiropractor: Dr. Jim Cox
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Showing the Certificate Showing the Certificate
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Best Radio Station: Q 102.3 Best Radio Station: Q 102.3
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Best Real Estate Agent: Barbara Carpenter Best Real Estate Agent: Barbara Carpenter
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Best Theater Company: Palm Canyon Theatre Best Theater Company: Palm Canyon Theatre
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Best Air Conditioner Repair: Comfort Air Best Air Conditioner Repair: Comfort Air
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Best Benefit Show: Concert for Autism Best Benefit Show: Concert for Autism
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Best Bowling Alley and Korean Food: Fantasy Springs Best Bowling Alley and Korean Food: Fantasy Springs
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Best Local Band: The Flusters Best Local Band: The Flusters
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Best Smoothies: Fresh Juice Bar Best Smoothies: Fresh Juice Bar
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Best Local Musician: John Stanley King Best Local Musician: John Stanley King
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Best Performing Arts Venue, Organization: McCallum Theatre Best Performing Arts Venue, Organization: McCallum Theatre
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Sofia and Jimmy Hug Sofia and Jimmy Hug
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Best Local Visual Artist: Sofia Enriquez Best Local Visual Artist: Sofia Enriquez
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Best Sex Toys: Skitzo Kitty Best Sex Toys: Skitzo Kitty
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Best Re-Established Band: Sunday Funeral Best Re-Established Band: Sunday Funeral
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Best Comics/Games Shop: Desert Oasis Comics Best Comics/Games Shop: Desert Oasis Comics
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Best Italian Restaurant: Ristorante Mamma Mia Best Italian Restaurant: Ristorante Mamma Mia
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Best Day Spa: Revive Wellness Center Best Day Spa: Revive Wellness Center
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Best Breakfast, Brunch: Wilma and Frieda's Best Breakfast, Brunch: Wilma and Frieda's
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Best Pizza: Bill's Pizza Best Pizza: Bill's Pizza
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Best of Coachella Valley 2017-2018: Readers' Picks
November 27 2017At long last … here are the results of the fourth annual Best of Coachella Valley readers' poll!
From all of us here at the Coachella Valley Independent, we’d like to thank the many, many readers who voted this year. The results, as you’ll see below, represent the amazing diversity of the Coachella Valley, with winners coming from all parts of the valley.
We’d also like you to come and celebrate with us! The Best of Coachella Valley 2017-2018 Awards Show and Celebration takes place Friday, Dec. 15, at The Hood Bar in Pizza in Palm Desert—this year’s winner for Best Dive Bar! The awards start at 6:30, and will be followed by a performance from Best Local Band winners The Flusters. The event will be followed by an after-party featuring Herbert, Sunday Funeral and Black Water Gospel.
Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists … and welcome to the Best of Coachella Valley 2017-2018!
—Jimmy Boegle, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Arts
Best Art Gallery
CODA Gallery
Runners up:
2. Shag
3. Melissa Morgan Fine Art
4. Hohmann Fine Art
5. J. Willott Gallery
Best Indoor Venue
McCallum Theatre
Runners up:
2. The Show at Agua Caliente
3. The Hood Bar and Pizza
4. The Date Shed
5. Fantasy Springs Special Events Center
Best Outdoor Venue
Empire Polo Club
Runners up:
2. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
3. Indian Wells Tennis Garden
4. Fantasy Springs Rock Yard
5. Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Best Local Arts Group/Organization
McCallum Theatre
Runners up:
2. The Coachella Valley Art Scene
3. La Quinta Arts Foundation
4. Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
5. CREATE Center for the Arts
Best Local Band
The Flusters
Runners up:
2. John Stanley King Band
3. Sunday Funeral
4. Drop Mob
5. The Hellions
Best Local DJ
DJ PWee
Runners up:
2. Jesika Von Rabbit
3. Alex Harrington
4. Alf Alpha
5. DJ Chub Jim
Best Local Musician
John Stanley King
Runners up:
2. Lisa Lynn Morgan
3. Dan Dillinger
4. Michael Keeth
5. Dave Burk
Best Local Visual Artist
TIE
Sofia Enriquez
Shag
Runners up:
3. Ryan Campbell
4. Cristopher Cichocki
5. Marconi Calindas
Best Movie Theater
Century La Quinta and XD
Runners up:
2. Mary Pickford Is D’Place
3. Century The River and XD
4. Regal Rancho Mirage Stadium 16 and IMAX
5. Camelot Theatres
Best Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Air Museum
3. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
4. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
5. La Quinta Museum
Best Producing Theater Company
Palm Canyon Theatre
Runners up:
2. Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre
3. Desert Rose Playhouse
4. Dezart Performs
5. Coyote StageWorks
Life in the Valley
Best Farmers’ Market
College of the Desert Street Fair
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Village Fest
3. Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market
4. Old Town La Quinta Certified Farmers’ Market
5. Palm Desert Certified Farmers’ Market
Best Local Activist/Advocacy Group/Charity
Palm Springs Animal Shelter
Runners up:
2. Desert AIDS Project
3. Boys and Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley
4. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
5. LGBT Community Center of the Desert
6. AAP-Food Samaritans
Best Gym
World Gym
Runners up:
2. EOS Fitness
3. Planet Fitness
4. Palm Springs Fitness Center
5. In-Shape
Best Yoga Studio
Bikram Yoga Plus
Runners up:
2. Urban Yoga
3. Yoga Bliss
4. Power Yoga Palm Springs
5. Yoga Central
Best Bowling Alley
Fantasy Springs Bowling Center
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Lanes
3. Yucca Bowl
Best Sex Toy Shop
Skitzo Kitty
Runners up:
2. Not So Innocent
3. Gear Leather and Fetish
4. Q Trading Co.
5. Sensuality a Store for Her
Best Auto Repair
Andy’s Auto Repair
Runners up:
2. European Auto Service
3. Cam Stone’s Automotive
4. Singh’s Automotive Repair
5. OMAG Automotive
Best Car Wash
Elephant Car Wash/Rancho Super Car Wash
Runners up:
2. La Quinta Car Wash
3. Airport Quick Car Wash
4. Indio Car Wash
5. Desert 100 Percent Hand Car Wash
Best Plant Nursery
The Living Desert’s Palo Verde Garden Center
2. Moller’s Garden Center
3. Bob Williams Nursery
4. Vintage Nursery
5. Lotus Garden Center
Best Pet Supplies
Bones ’n’ Scones
Runners up:
2. Petco
3. PetSmart
4. Pet Oasis
5. Miriam’s Poochella Grooming
Best Annual Charity Event
Desert AIDS Walk (Desert AIDS Project)
Runners up:
2. Evening Under the Stars (AAP-Food Samaritans)
3. McCallum Theatre Annual Gala
4. A Miracle on El Paseo (Bighorn Behind a Miracle)
5. Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (Desert AIDS Project)
Best Place to Gamble
Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
3. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
4. Morongo Casino Resort Spa
5. Spotlight 29
Best Local TV News
KESQ News Channel 3
Runners up:
2. KMIR Channel 6
3. CBS Local 2
Best Local TV News Personality
Bianca Rae, KESQ News Channel 3
Runners up:
2. Patrick Evans, CBS Local 2
3. Karen Devine, KESQ News Channel 3
4. Gino Lamont, KMIR Channel 6
5. Bryan Gallo, KMIR Channel 6
Best Radio Station
Q 102.3 Classic Rock
Runners up:
2. Mix 100.5
3. Jammin 99.5 FM
4. Mod FM 107.3
5. K-News 94.3 FM
Best Local Radio Personality
Bradley Ryan, Mix 100.5
Runners up:
2. Jeff Michaels, Q 102.3/KPLM 106.1
3. Jimi “Fitz” Fitzgerald, CV 104.3 FM
4. Joey English, KGX 99.1 FM/920 AM
5. Bill Feingold, K-News 94.3 FM
Best Bookstore
Barnes and Noble
Runners up:
2. Just Fabulous
3. Rancho Mirage Library Book Nook
4. The Book Rack La Quinta
Best Retail Music/Video Store
Record Alley
Runners up:
2. Palm Springs Vinyl Records and Collectables
3. Best Buy
Best Comics/Games Shop
Desert Oasis Comics
Runners up:
2. Game Stop
3. HooDoo!
Best Hotel Pool
Riviera Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
3. Ace Hotel and Swim Club
4. Arrive
5. The Saguaro
Best Urgent Care
Eisenhower Medical Center Urgent Care
Runners up:
2. Desert Oasis Healthcare Immediate Care
3. VIP Urgent Care
4. MedPost Urgent Care (Desert Regional)
5. Premier Urgent Care
Valley Professionals
Best Doctor
Dr. Amanda Curnock
Runners up:
2. Dr. Timothy Jochen
3. Dr. Michael Hughes
4. Dr. Michael Jardula
Best Eye Doctor
Dr. Albert Milauskas
Runners up:
2. Dr. Camille Harrison
3. Dr. David Esquibel (Desert Vision)
4. Dr. Athena Brasfield (CV Optometry)
Best Dentist/Orthodontist
Dr. Larry Kunkle (Palm Desert Dental Center)
Runners up:
2. TIE
Dr. Rene Dell’Acqua
Dr. Frank Hernandez
4. Dr. Maria Aguilar (Mirage Lane Dentistry)
5. Dr. Duane Nishikubo
Best Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Timothy Jochen
Runners up:
2. Dr. Mark Sofonio
3. Dr. Scott Aaronson
4. Dr. Bruce Chisholm
5. Dr. Suzanne Quardt
Best Attorney
Walter Clark
Runners up:
2. Brian Harnik
3. David Humphrey
4. Christopher Heritage
5. J. John Anderholt III
Best Air Conditioner Repair
Comfort Air
Runners up:
2. Esser
3. General
4. All Seasons
5. Priority One
Best Chiropractor
Dr. Jim Cox
Runners up:
2. Nazemi Chiropractic
3. Dr. Kristen Bohnet
4. Dr. Paul Ross
Best Real Estate Agent
TIE
Barbara Carpenter
Brady Sandahl
Runners up:
3. Valery Neuman
4. Deirdre Coit
Best Electrician
Desert Pro Electrical
Runners up:
2. Electric Man
3. So-Cal Electric
4. Wired Up Electric
5. DCH Electric and Lighting
Best Public Servant
Rep. Raul Ruiz
Runners up:
2. Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik
3. Palm Springs Mayor Rob Moon
4. Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia
5. Palm Springs City Councilman Geoff Kors
Fashion and Style
Best Clothing Store (Locally Owned)
Oooh La la
Runners up:
2. Trina Turk
3. Grayse
4. Blonde Clothing Boutique
5. Wil Stiles
Best Resale/Vintage Clothing
Revivals
Runners up:
2. Angel View
3. Goodwill
4. Plato’s Closet
5. The Fine Art of Design
Best Furniture Store
Mathis Brothers
Runners up:
2. Revivals
3. West Elm
4. Mor Furniture for Less
5. Erik’s Furniture
Best Antiques/Collectibles
The Estate Sale Co.
Runners up:
2. Misty’s Consignments
3. Victoria’s Attic
4. Sunny Dunes Antique Mall
Best Jeweler/Jewelry Store
Tiffany and Co.
Runners up:
2. El Paseo Jewelers
3. Leeds and Son
4. Robann’s Jewelers
5. B. Alsohns Jewelers
Best Hair Salon
J. Russell! The Salon
Runners up:
2. Dishwater Blonde Salon
3. Alankara, an Aveda Lifestyle Salon
4. Josef Saliba
5. Jake Turner Salon
Best Spa in a Resort/Hotel
Two Bunch Palms
Runners up:
2. The Spa at Desert Springs (JW Marriott)
3. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa
4. Agua Serena Spa at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells
5. Well Spa (Miramonte)
Best Day Spa (Non-Resort/Hotel)
TIE
Revive Wellness Center
Studio M Salon and Spa
Runners up:
3. Bighorn Golf Club
4. Massage Rx
Best Florist
My Little Flower Shop
Runners up:
2. Jensen’s Foods
3. Rancho Mirage Florist
4. Palm Springs Florist
5. Lotus Garden Center
Best Tattoo Parlor
Bloodline Tattoo
Runners up:
2. Anarchy and Ink Tattoo
3. Adornment Piercing and Private Tattoo
4. Iron Palm Tattoo Parlour
5. Strata Tattoo Lab
Best Eyeglass/Optical Retailer
Costco
Runners up:
2. Desert Vision Optometry
3. LensCrafters
4. Panache Optical Gallery
5. CV Optometry
Outside!
Best Public Garden
The Living Desert
Runners up:
2. Sunnylands
3. El Paseo
4. Moorten’s Botanical Garden
5. Desert Healthcare District Wellness Park
Best Place for Bicycling
Joshua Tree
Runners up:
2. Palm Desert Civic Center Park
3. Bear Creek Path (La Quinta)
4. Highway 74
Best Recreation Area
Tahquitz Canyon
2. Palm Desert Civic Center Park
3. Mount San Jacinto State Park (Top of the Tram)
4. Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area
Best Hike
Bump and Grind Trail
Runners up:
2. Ladder Canyon
3. The Cross Trail
4. South Lykken Trail
5. Art Smith Trail
Best Park
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
2. Ruth Hardy Park
3. Rancho Mirage Community Park
4. La Quinta Civic Center Park
5. Ironwood Park
Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Store
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Runners up:
2. Big 5 Sporting Goods
3. Yellow Mart
Best Bike Shop
Palm Springs Cyclery
Runners up:
2. Tri-A-Bike
3. Joel’s Bicycle Shop
4. BikeMan
5. Velo Bum Elite Cyclery
Best Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Runners up:
2. Big 5 Sporting Goods
3. Yellow Mart
4. Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis
Best Public Golf Course
Desert Willow Golf Resort
Runners up:
2. Indian Canyons Golf Resort
3. Indian Springs Golf Club
4. SilverRock Resort
5. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
For the Kids
Best Playground
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Runners up:
2. Ruth Hardy Park
3. La Quinta Civic Center Park
4. Ironwood Park
5. Dateland Park
Best Place to Buy Toys
Toys R Us
Runners up:
2. Uncle Don’s Hobbies
3. Mr. G’s for Kids
4. The Lumpy Bunny
Best Kids’ Clothing Store
Old Navy
Runners up:
2. The Children’s Place
3. The Lumpy Bunny
4. JadaBug’s Kids Boutique
5. Janie and Jack
Best Restaurant for Kids
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Runners up:
2. Red Robin
3. Old Spaghetti Factory
4. Shakey’s Pizza
5. Billy Reed’s
Best Place for Family Fun
The Living Desert
Runners up:
2. Wet ’n’ Wild
3. Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert
4. Boomers
5. Laser Oasis
Best Place for a Birthday Party
The Living Desert
Runners up:
2. Chuck E. Cheese’s
3. Boomers
4. Laser Oasis
5. Shakey’s Pizza
Food and Restaurants
Best Casual Eats
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. TRIO Restaurant
3. Lulu California Bistro
4. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill
5. Blaze Pizza
Best Caterer
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
2. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
3. TRIO/Liquid Catering
4. Dash and a Handful
5. Lynn Hammond
Best Diner
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
Runners up:
2. Café 54 at Augustine Casino
3. Keedy’s Fountain Grill
4. John’s
5. Rick’s Restaurant
Best Organic Food Store
Whole Foods
Runners up:
2. Sprouts Farmers Market
3. Jensen’s Foods
4. Clark’s Nutrition
5. Bristol Farms
Best Delicatessen
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
Runners up:
2. Manhattan in the Desert
3. TKB Bakery and Deli
4. Real Italian Deli
5. Bristol Farms
Best Custom Cakes
Over the Rainbow
Runners up:
2. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
3. Jensen’s Foods
4. Pastry Swan Bakery
5. Exquisite Desserts
Best Desserts
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Runners up:
2. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
3. Over the Rainbow
4. Manhattan in the Desert
5. Jake’s Palm Springs
Best Ice Cream/Shakes
Great Shakes
Runners up:
2. Cold Stone Creamery
3. Lappert’s Ice Cream
4. Creamistry
5. Ice Cream and Shop(pe) at Arrive
Best Date Shake
Shields Date Garden
Runners up:
2. Hadley’s
3. Great Shakes
Best Frozen Yogurt
TIE
Beach House
Jus Chillin’
Runners up:
3. Yogurtland
4. Tutti Frutti
5. Yogurt Island
Best Bakery
Aspen Mills
Runners up:
2. French Corner Café
3. Pastry Swan Bakery
4. Frankie’s Italian Bakery
5. Peninsula Pastries
Best Barbecue
Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
Runners up:
2. Pappy and Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace
3. Smoke Tree BBQ
4. Jackalope Ranch
5. Zobo and Meester’s
Best Burger
Café 54 at Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Eureka!
3. Smokin’ Burgers
4. Tyler’s Burgers
5. Grill A Burger
Best Veggie Burger
Native Foods Café
Runners up:
2. Eureka!
3. Lulu California Bistro
4. Eight4Nine Restaurant and Lounge
5. TRIO Restaurant
Best Sandwich
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
Runners up:
2. TKB Bakery and Deli
3. The Sandwich Spot
4. Manhattan in the Desert
5. Aspen Mills
Best Pizza
Bill’s Pizza
Runners up:
2. Stuft Pizza Bar and Grill
3. Blaze Pizza
4. Giuseppe’s Pizza and Pasta
5. Upper Crust Pizza
Best Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Runners up:
2. Smokin’ Burgers
3. Wingstop
4. Smoke Tree BBQ
5. Kaiser Grille
Best Bagels
Townie Bagels
Runners up:
2. Bagel Bistro
3. Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
4. Manhattan in the Desert
Best Smoothies
Fresh Juice Bar
Runners up:
2. Jamba Juice
3. Luscious Lorraine’s
4. Koffi
5. Palm Greens Café
Best Buffet
Café 54 at the Augustine Casino
Runners up:
2. Grand Palms Buffet Agua Caliente
3. Fresh Grill Buffet at Fantasy Springs
4. Oasis Buffet at Spa Resort Casino
5. Potrero Canyon Buffet at Morongo
Best Coffee Shop for Coffee
Koffi
Runners up:
2. Starbucks
3. IW Coffee
4. Ristretto
5. Ernest Coffee
Best Coffee Shop for Hanging Out
Koffi
Runners up:
2. Starbucks
3. IW Coffee
4. Ernest Coffee
5. Ristretto
Best Tea
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Runners up:
2. Starbucks
3. Koffi
4. Teavana
5. Panera Bread
Best Breakfast
Wilma and Frieda’s
Runners up:
2. Spencer’s Restaurant
3. Elmer’s
4. Keedy’s Fountain Grill
5. Cheeky’s
Best California Cuisine
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
2. TRIO Restaurant
3. Jake’s Palm Springs
4. Kaiser Grille
5. Acqua California Bistro
Best Brunch
Wilma and Frieda’s
Runners up:
2. Café 54 at Augustine Casino
3. Spencer’s Restaurant
4. The Tropicale
5. TRIO Restaurant
6. Jackalope Ranch
Best Chinese
P.F. Chang’s
Runners up:
2. JOY at Fantasy Springs
3. City Wok
4. New Fortune Asian Cuisine
5. China King
Best Greek
Greek Islands Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Evzin Mediterranean Cuisine
3. Athena Gyro
4. Koutouki Greek Estiatorio
5. Nina’s Greek Cuisine
Best French
Le Vallauris Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Si Bon
3. Cuistot Restaurant
4. L’Atelier Café
5. Café des Beaux Arts
Best Indian
Monsoon Indian Cuisine
Runner up:
2. India Oven
Best Italian
Ristorante Mamma Gina
Runners up:
2. Mario’s Italian Café
3. Castelli’s
4. Giuseppe’s Pizza and Pasta
5. La Spiga Ristorante Italiano
Best Japanese
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Runners up:
2. Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar
3. Gyoro Gyoro Isakaya Japonaise
4. Joyce’s Sushi
5. Shabu Shabu Zen
Best Korean
JOY at Fantasy Springs
Runners up:
2. Maru Korean B.B.Q. and Grill
3. Umami Seoul
4. Domo Sushi
Best Sushi
Okura Robata Grill and Sushi Bar
Runners up:
2. Dragon Sushi
3. The Venue Sushi Bar and Sake Lounge
4. Mitch’s on El Paseo
5. Edoko Sushi
Best Seafood
Fisherman’s Market and Grill
Runners up:
2. Café 54 at Augustine Casino
3. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant
4. Mitch’s on El Paseo
5. Spencer’s Restaurant
Best Steaks/Steakhouse
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Runners up:
2. LG’s Prime Steakhouse
3. Mastro’s Steakhouse
4. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
5. Suillivan’s Steakhouse
Best Thai
Thai Smile Palm Springs
Runners up:
2. Pepper’s Thai Cuisine
3. Blue Orchid
4. My Thai
5. Thai House
Best Vietnamese
Pho Vu
Runners up:
2. Rooster and the Pig
3. TIE
533 Viet Fusion
Watercress Vietnamese Bistro
5. Fuzion Five
Best Vegetarian
Native Foods Café
Runners up:
2. Luscious Lorraine’s
3. Chef Tanya’s Kitchen
4. Palm Greens Café
5. Nature’s Health Food and Cafe
Best Upscale Restaurant
Spencer’s Restaurant
Runners up:
2. Le Vallauris Restaurant
3. Wally’s Desert Turtle
4. Mitch’s on El Paseo
5. Johannes
Best Outdoor Seating
Jackalope Ranch
Runners up:
2. The Tropicale
3. Spencer’s Restaurant
4. Copley’s on Palm Canyon
5. Mitch’s on El Paseo
Best Late-Night Restaurant
Lulu California Bistro
Runners up:
2. The Tropicale
3. TRIO Restaurant
4. King’s Highway at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club
5. Alicante
Best Mexican
Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
Runners up:
2. Las Casuelas Terraza
3. El Mirasol
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. Loco Charlie’s
Best Salsa
Las Casuelas Terraza
Runners up:
2. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
3. Blue Coyote Grill
4. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
5. Casa Mendoza
Best Burrito
Las Casuelas Terraza
Runners up:
2. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
3. Taqueria Tlaquepaque
4. Casa Mendoza
5. La Perlita Mexican Food
Spirits and Nightlife
Best Beer Selection
Yard House
Runners up:
2. The Beer Hunter
3. Burgers and Beer
4. Draughtsman
5. Eureka!
Best Local Brewery
Coachella Valley Brewing Co.
Runners up:
2. La Quinta Brewing Co.
3. Babe’s Bar-B-Que and Brewhouse
Best Place to Play Pool/Billiards
The Beer Hunter
Runners up:
2. The Hood Bar and Pizza
3. Neil’s Lounge
4. Big Rock Pub
5. Red Barn
Best Cocktail Menu
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. TRIO Restaurant
3. Eureka!
4. Dish Creative Cuisine
5. Seymour’s
Best Gay/Lesbian Bar
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge
Runners up:
2. Chill Bar
3. Hunters
4. Streetbar
5. Blackbook
Best Happy Hour
La Quinta Cliffhouse
Runners up:
2. TRIO Restaurant
3. Lulu California Bistro
4. The Tropicale
5. Mitch’s on El Paseo
Best Dive Bar
The Hood Bar and Pizza
Runners up:
2. The Nest
3. Neil’s Lounge
4. Red Barn
5. Plan B Live Entertainment and Cocktails
Best Margarita
Blue Coyote Grill
Runners up:
2. Las Casuelas Terraza
3. Fresh Agave Mexican Bar and Grill
4. Armando’s Dakota Bar and Grill
5. Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill
Best Martini
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Runners up:
2. The Tropicale
3. TRIO Restaurant
4. Zin American Bistro
5. Kaiser Grille
Best Nightclub
The Nest
Runners up:
2. Copa
3. Hunters
4. Zeldas
5. Bart Lounge
Best Sports Bar
The Beer Hunter
Runners up:
2. Burgers and Beer
3. Smokin’ Burgers
4. Big Rock Pub
5. Playoffs Sports Bar
Best Wine Bar
Zin American Bistro
Runners up:
2. Mastro’s Steakhouse
3. The Wine Emporium
4. Dead or Alive
5. La Rue Wine Bar
Best Wine/Liquor Store
Total Wine and More
Runners up:
2. Costco
3. BevMo!
4. Desert Wines and Spirits (Go Deli)
5. The Wine Emporium
Best Bar Ambiance
The Tropicale
Runners up:
2. Big Rock Pub
3. Mastro’s Steakhouse
4. TRIO Restaurant
5. Mitch’s on El Paseo
The '80s Are Back (for Two Weekends): Five Things to Know About Palm Canyon Theatre's 'Rock of Ages'
May 11 2017By the time mid-May comes along, most valley theater companies are about to close their curtains on major productions until the fall—if they have not done so already.
However, such is not the case at the Palm Canyon Theatre. This weekend, the downtown Palm Springs mainstay will open one of its most complex shows of the season for a seven-show run.
There’s a good chance you’ve seen Rock of Ages, either on the stage or on the big screen. The homage to 1980s rock opened in Los Angeles in 2005, before moving Off-Broadway in 2008, and to Broadway itself in 2009; the show would not close until almost six years later. In the midst of that epic Broadway run, a film version hit screens in 2012, with Julianne Hough playing the transplant from Oklahoma with big dreams, and Tom Cruise playing egotistical rock star Stacee Jaxx.
Now, the epic show is coming to the Palm Canyon Theatre. I recently spoke to the show’s director and choreographer, Andrea Bellato. She’s a veteran of about a dozen Palm Canyon productions, ranging from Hairspray to West Side Story to Legally Blonde; she’ll also appear in Rock of Ages as part of the ensemble. Here are five things you should know about the show.
1. Rock of Ages marks the directing debut for Bellato. Bellato is a 2011 graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles with a fair number of shows under her belt as both an actress and a choreographer—but she’s never taken the helm of a play before. How’s the experience been?
“It’s been great,” she said. “It takes a lot of hard work and determination, but I have such a great cast. They came in with great ideas for their characters and were ready to just go for it.”
She said Rock of Ages was the perfect show for her as a first-time director.
“To be honest, I feel like I was pretty prepared for this show,” she said. “I love ’80s rock music so much, so doing this has felt natural to me.”
2. The cast is freaking huge—23 people huge, to be exact. There are nine named roles, and 14 people in the ensemble. However, Bellato—who’s infectiously enthusiastic—said her great cast has made things relatively easy for her. In fact, she repeatedly heaped praise on the cast during our chat.
“I feel like a mother who’s bragging about her children all the time,” she said with a laugh.
3. If you don’t like musicals, or are new to musicals, Rock of Ages is still worth your time. Bellato said the show is often liked by people who don’t like musicals for good reason.
“The show is, top to bottom, full of energy, and it’s so much fun,” she said. “It’s a party, and the audience can sing along. In a way, it’s an anti-musical. We actually make fun of musicals in it. People who don’t know musical theater can come in and enjoy it. … It’s like a rock concert mixed with a lot of comedy.”
4. The show came together pretty quickly. Bellato said the cast began rehearsals only about a month ago; fortunately, things have come together, she said, although it has been a lot of work.
“There’s never enough time,” she said with a chuckle. “I want to be able to duplicate my body and do everything that needs to be done.”
5. The ’80s music in the show is pretty awesome. I asked Bellato what her favorite songs in the show are.
“I love Foreigner, so I love everything they sing,” she said. “There are two of their songs in the show, ‘Waiting for a Girl Like You’ and ‘I Want to Know What Love Is.’ … But the whole show is jam-packed.”
Rock of Ages will be performed at 7 p.m., Thursday; 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m., Sunday, from Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 21, at the Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, in Palm Springs. Tickets are $36, with discounts. For tickets or more information, call 760-323-5123, or visit www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
Snapshot: Best of Coachella Valley 2016-2017 Awards and Celebration
December 09 2016Representatives of many of the Coachella Valley's top businesses, groups and organizations gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Copa Nightclub for the Best of Coachella Valley 2016-2017 Party.
The revelry was the culmination of a process that started back in August, when first-round voting in the third annual Coachella Valley Independent readers' poll began. The top three to five vote-getters in each category then moved on to a second round of voting, which took place through October. The results were announced at CVIndependent.com on Nov. 28 and in the December edition of the Independent.
Held at Copa, the Best Nightclub winner, the party was hosted by Independent editor/publisher Jimmy Boegle. After the awards, Best Local Band winner Venus and the Traps treated the audience to a set.
Below are pictures from the evening, by Independent contributor Cory Courtney. Enjoy!
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Brian Blueskye at the Check-In Desk Brian Blueskye at the Check-In Desk
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Frank Skalsky, Dan Wheat, John Robbins Frank Skalsky, Dan Wheat, John Robbins
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Jimmy Boegle Gets the High Five Jimmy Boegle Gets the High Five
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Lea Goodsell of Renova Solar Lea Goodsell of Renova Solar
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Urban Yoga! Urban Yoga!
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Copa Crew Copa Crew
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James Montenegro and Perla Martinez James Montenegro and Perla Martinez
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Jeffrey Norman of the McCallum Theatre Jeffrey Norman of the McCallum Theatre
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Augustine Casino's Jef Bauer Augustine Casino's Jef Bauer
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Lea Goodsell Speaks Lea Goodsell Speaks
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Bobby G's Bobby G's
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Dan Wheat of Bridger Dan Wheat of Bridger
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Dominick “Miami” Scharff of Copa Nightclub Dominick “Miami” Scharff of Copa Nightclub
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Sarah Scheideman of Coachella Valley Art Scene Sarah Scheideman of Coachella Valley Art Scene
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Sofia Enriquez Sofia Enriquez
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Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers
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Robert Del Mas and Bianca Nolasco of Empire Polo Robert Del Mas and Bianca Nolasco of Empire Polo
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Sullivan's Steakhouse Sullivan's Steakhouse
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Kristin Olson of Urban Yoga Kristin Olson of Urban Yoga
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Ginger Jeffries of KMIR Ginger Jeffries of KMIR
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Ginger Jeffries Ginger Jeffries
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Derik Shopinski of Palm Canyon Theatre Derik Shopinski of Palm Canyon Theatre
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Brad Guth and Eddie Pizarro of The Hood Brad Guth and Eddie Pizarro of The Hood
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Bill Sanderson of Townie Bagels Bill Sanderson of Townie Bagels
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Wilma and Frieda's Wilma and Frieda's
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Mindy Reed of Zin American Bistro Mindy Reed of Zin American Bistro
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Kim Funkey of Smoke Tree BBQ Bar and Grill Kim Funkey of Smoke Tree BBQ Bar and Grill
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Jesika Von Rabbit Jesika Von Rabbit
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Venus and the Traps Accept Their Award Venus and the Traps Accept Their Award
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John Robbins John Robbins
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DJ Day (Damian Beebe) DJ Day (Damian Beebe)
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Jimmy Chats With James Jimmy Chats With James
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Having a Laugh Having a Laugh
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Perla Sings Perla Sings
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Venus and the Traps Rock Venus and the Traps Rock
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Best Local Band Best Local Band
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Venus in B&W Venus in B&W
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The Lights Come Up The Lights Come Up
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Rock Out Rock Out
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Play That Bass Play That Bass
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