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Mar 9, 2018
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Richard Blais
Perhaps most recognizable
as the winner of Bravo’s Top
Chef All-Stars, Richard Blais
is a successful chef, restaurateur,
cookbook author and
television personality.
So Good is the title of one of Richard’s books
Fans know Richard Blais best as the
winner of Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars, the first
competitor to be invited back as a permanent
judge on Top Chef, and now as a Food
Network regular as well. On television,
Blais is famous for his daring cooking, making
use of science (think liquid nitrogen) to
dazzle and impress. He has even authored
two books with elevated homestyle recipes
and personal stories which invite you behind
the scenes and into his own kitchen.
Richard will be one of the celebrity chefs
in the March 23-25, 2018, Pacific Sales
Kitchen & Home, Palm Desert Food & Wine.
It is a three-day event presenting some of
“the best people” in the food industry- chefs,
vintners, and craft beer brewers-from across
the country. Find the schedule of events and
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Juli: Thank you for your time and interview,
Richard. With the many responsibilities
of being a famous TV personality, do
you find time to cook at home?
Richard: I do! I have two daughters, Riley
and Embry, and love to cook with them
at home. I think it’s important to make
time and have fun in the kitchen with my
family!
J: Your skills are so diverse. Where did you
get your education?
R: I started my education working as the
poissonier, also known as the fish cook, at
a little fast food place known as McDonald’s.
I eventually attended and graduated
from the Culinary Institute of America in
1998.
J: Wow! What a great story. The humble
beginnings of greatness! Where and what
were you doing the day you decided to
enter Top Chef?
R: I was actually working in my restaurant
in Atlanta when I got the phone call. I
never actually applied to be on Top Chef -
My restaurant happened to get reviewed
that day, and the casting team in Atlanta
saw the review in the local newspaper.
Someone found me and I immediately
accepted!
J: Another fun story! You were just fated
for fame! What was that like on the day
you arrived and meet the other cast?
a cloud of Fabio’s cologne.
J: Oh! That would be a challenge as well!
What was your most proud moment on
that show, and what was the dish?
R: Definitely when I won! It was a multicourse
menu - I don’t remember all of the
specifics, but I remember doing a “Oysters
and Pearls” dish that I definitely give some
credit to.
J: From that beginning you went on to
so many successes, including the role as
a recurring judge on the show. Which
position serves you best?
R: I definitely prefer judge to competitor -
and prefer being a host most of all.
J: What other shows are you involved in?
R: I’m still very involved in the Top Chef
series, as well as several shows on Food
Network including Guy’s Grocery Games,
Food Network Star, Chopped, and more.
J: I find your company, Trail Blais very
interesting. Can you tell us about it?
R: It was initially built as a creative consulting
firm to help build, design, open
and operate restaurants in cities across
the country.
J: That’s a busy schedule! How do you
juggle all of that with your personal and
family time?
press. Unfortunately, I haven’t had the
chance to make it to too many restaurants,
but taking any suggestions!
J: That is a tough one. There are too
many incredible venues and chefs in the
Coachella Valley to mention them all. One
of the hottest venues, and definitely one
of my personal favorites is the new AC3
Restaurant + Bar. at Hotel Paseo. It is a
collaboration of two of the valley’s best
restaurants, TRIO Restaurant and Copley’s
On Palm Canyon. Juliana Copley, Andrew
Copley & Tony Marchese make the “Perfect
Trio” to bring this hot new concept to
El Paseo in Palm Desert.
Award-winning Chef/Owner Andrew
Copley and Executive Chef Brandon Testi
have created a “New American” dining
experience there, highlighting familiar
dishes using local ingredients from The
Gardens on El Paseo, located just steps
away. Guests of AC3 also experience craft
cocktails, California craft beers and a
curated wine list.
Thank you, Richard! We are so happy to
have you visit us and share your talents. I
hope you have time to enjoy the Desert!
R: Between us, I’m pretty anti-social. Let’s
just say that arriving that day to share
bunk beds with 20 other chefs was pretty
intimidating.
J: Yes, that would be a challenge, no matter
how social one might be. Is there a top
comical moment from that show that you
can share?
R: I shared a room with Fabio Viviani,
which is a comedy in and of itself. He
would spray the room with cologne before
he entered and I spent most of my time in
R: It’s definitely busy, but we find ways to
make it work. I’m currently coaching my
daughter’s little league basketball team
to make sure that I see them as much as
possible!
J: Richard, congratulations on all your
numerous successes and welcome to
the Coachella Valley. Have you previously
been to the area? If so, any favorite
restaurants or venues?
R: Yes, I love it here and come with my
family a couple times a year to decom-
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Celebrity-chef Richard Blais
and CEO Michael Rosen
have teamed to open three
restaurants called, The Crack
Shack where they say “We
serve Southern California
chicken and eggs in an open
air coop.”
The brand, located in Little
Italy of San Diego, Encinitas,
and Costa Mesa, California
has translated their bold
and brazen vision through a
culmination of a meticulously
prepared menu and their
“crack spice” – a proprietary
blend of spices that gives
their fare a certain je ne sais
‘squawk’ for sumptuous delight.
Upon the great tradition
of deliciously fried chicken,
they’ve infused their Southern
California spirit into the
entire experience—re-imagining
classic comfort food
with fine dining flair in an
open atmosphere.
www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
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Fabio Viviani
Chef, Culinary Personality,
Restaurateur, Cookbook Author
Chef Fabio Viviani has possessed a passion
for food since his childhood growing up in
Florence, Italy. At age 11, Viviani worked
nights at a local bakery (since he was
too young to officially join the staff), and
during his teenage years he held a variety
of positions, even serving under the
mentorship of Simone Mugnaini, an iconic
figure in the Italian restaurant industry.
Between his training in Italian and Mediterranean
cuisine at IPSSAR Saffi and
working with culinary luminaries such
as Mugnaini, Alessandro Panzani, and
Saverio Carmagini, Viviani owned and
operated five restaurants in Florence, a
farm house, and two nightclubs by the
time he was 27. Although a well-respected
businessman in Italy, he was ready for
a change and moved to Ventura County,
California, where he opened Café Firenze
in Moorpark.
Teaming up with one of Chicago’s most
innovative restaurant consulting groups,
Dine|Amic, Viviani went on to open
Siena Tavern in Chicago in 2013, which
received accolades from Michigan Avenue
and Chicago Tribune, to name a few.
2014 saw the debut of Mercato by Fabio
Viviani, a quick-service Italian concept in
Chicago and San Diego, and the launch
of Fabio Viviani Wine Collection. Viviani
also opened his new steak restaurant,
Prime and Provisions, as well as Bar Siena,
both in Chicago in 2015. In January 2016,
Fabio opened Osteria by Fabio Viviani at
the Los Angeles International Airport’s
Delta Terminal. Additionally, Mercato by
Fabio Viviani, a rustic, yet refined eatery,
is located in Chicago; San Diego; Detroit;
Tempe, Arizona; Phoenix; and Benton
Harbor, Michigan.
Perhaps best known for his television
debut on Bravo’s hit reality series Top
Chef — earning the Fan Favorite title —
his on-screen appearances have propelled
him to become one of the fastest growing
household names in the country. In
addition to competing on Bravo’s Top Chef
All Stars and starring in the spinoff, Life
After Top Chef, Viviani has appeared as a
recurring guest on such television shows
as Good Morning America, The Rachael
Ray Show, The Talk, Hallmark Home &
Family, The Chew, Good Day LA, and Access
Hollywood.
He has hosted regular spots on the QVC
www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
channel with various kitchen appliances
and products and was also the host of
the Telly and Webby award–winning web
series Chow Ciao! on Yahoo!, one of the
top 10 lifestyle and food shows on the
internet. Off-screen, Viviani is a regular
headliner at global food events and festivals,
has his own line of ceramic cookware
(Co-Branded Signature Series Aeternum
Evolution), and is a proud endorser of
beloved brands such as Bialetti Cookware
and Bauli authentic Italian baked
goods. He has authored three successful
cookbooks: Café Firenze Cookbook, The
New York Times best-seller Fabio’s Italian
Kitchen, Fabio’s American Home Kitchen,
and the just-released 30-Minute Italian.
Recently, Viviani started the Know-How
Leadership Academy, where he shares tips
and advice with young entrepreneurs and
also connects with them through his own
digital publication, Know-How Magazine.

Valerie Gordon
Award-winning chocolatier,
cookbook author, and owner of
Valerie Confections
Valerie Gordon is a celebrated chocolatier
who has been recognized in Food & Wine,
Bon Appétit, The Wall Street Journal, and
Saveur; served as a guest judge on Bravo’s
Top Chef: Just Desserts and FYI’s Man
vs. Child; and appeared numerous times
on The Food Network and The Cooking
Channel.
She co-founded Valerie Confections in
2004 with her life and business partner,
Stan Weightman Jr., as a tiny, family-run
business with just six flavors of chocolate-dipped
toffee.
Now a top chocolatier in the country, Gordon
has grown her business exponentially
with a full line of chocolates, petits fours,
handmade preserves, cakes, pies, and
pastries — all incorporating the very best
ingredients and offering a delicious spin
on the unexpected.
Central Market.
She wrote and styled her first cookbook,
Sweet (Artisan Publishing, 2013), which
was a James Beard finalist.
www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
In addition to her flagship shop in Los Angeles’
Silver Lake neighborhood, she also
celebrates her savory side with contemporary
Californian, French-inspired breakfast
and lunch fare at her two cafés and bakeries
in Echo Park and downtown’s Grand
Valerie demonstrates a cake recipe on Home & Family on the Hallmark Channel. Valerie
likes to ‘resurrect’ recipes, like this one which was originally baked at West Hollywood’s
now closed famous restaurant, Chasen’s.
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Aarti Sequeira
Author, Host of Aarti Party
and lead judge on
Guy’s Grocery Games
In August 2010 Aarti Sequeira competed
on and won Season 6 of Food Network’s
number-one series, Food Network Star,
landing the ultimate dream culinary job: her
very own Food Network show. A dedicated
foodie all her life and a journalist by education
and trade, Aarti successfully combines
these passions in her entertaining blog and
online cooking-variety show, Aarti Paarti.
Now she takes her food knowledge, love for
cooking, and enthusiasm for sharing information
to the masses in her Food Network
cooking series, Aarti Party. On this show she
surprises viewers with unexpected flavors
and techniques to expand their palates
and culinary repertoire by imparting her
knowledge of Indian cuisine and putting an
approachable spin on all-American classics.
Born in Bombay, India, and raised in Dubai,
UAE, Aarti’s lifelong appreciation for food
began at a young age and was inspired by
her faith, her mother, her cultural background
and her never-ending food experiments.
Growing up in a traditional Indian
Catholic family, Aarti spent Fridays dining
on fish and Sundays at church. Her fondest
food memories include her father’s weekly
trips to the market for fresh fish and produce,
her mother’s daily recipe creations, and
Aarti’s own pretending to host a cooking
show — an unexpected glimpse into her
future as a Food Network star.
After completing Dubai’s British system of
schooling, including many music-related
activities like piano and choir, Aarti moved
to Chicago in 1996 to attend Northwestern
University. In 2000, she earned a Bachelor
of Science in journalism at Northwestern’s
Medill School of Journalism with an adjunct
major in International Relations. While
pursuing her degree, Aarti gained valuable
media experience working at the school’s
student-run radio and television stations
and also spent a short time in Washington,
D.C., covering Capitol Hill for a local Fargo,
N.D., television station. Upon graduation
Aarti worked for about a year at CNN as
a production assistant in Chicago before
moving to New York in 2001 to work as a
CNN producer for two years. In 2003 she
married her college sweetheart, Brendan,
and moved from New York to Los Angeles to
start their life together.
In addition to working several freelance gigs
in the Los Angeles entertainment industry,
Aarti assisted a Peabody award-winning
director on Sand and Sorrow, a documentary
about Darfur in 2004. Feeling like
something was still missing, Aarti enrolled
in The New School of Cooking in Culver
City, Calif., where she earned her professional
cooking certificate in 2007. To further
explore her culinary calling, Aarti launched
her blog and online cooking-variety show,
Aarti Paarti in 2008.
In addition to cooking, Aarti enjoys improv
theater, music, Middle Eastern dance and
visiting art galleries. She currently resides
in Los Angeles with her husband, Brendan,
while her parents and youngest sister live in
Bangalore, India, and her middle sister lives
in Phoenix.
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Aarti demonstrates at the 2017 Palm Desert
Food & Wine. See the 2018 schedule of events
here: www.palmdesertfoodandwine.com
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Laura Werlin
James Beard Award-winning
Author, and one of the country’s
foremost authorities on cheese
Juli: Hi Laura, I have to say right off that I
love cheese! When did you first find this
love?
Laura: Happy to hear you’re a cheese lover
too! For me, my love affair with cheese
began at the ripe old age of four, when
my mother would give me butter-crisped
triangles of grilled cheese. Tasting that
melty cheese, I was hooked.
J: What is the history of pairing cheese
with wines?
L: I don’t know if there’s a specific cheese
and wine pairing history, but I do know
that both have been on the table together
in France and Italy for centuries, and
likewise, the subject of numerous still life
paintings, also centuries old. It’s an ageold
romantic notion and one that suits me
just fine!
J: Me, too! Tell us about the term,
“Edu-tainer”?
L: I call myself that because that’s genuinely
how I see myself. I am very serious
about educating people about cheese, its
flavors, its textures, the people that make
it, and the wines that go with it, but I like
to do that by injecting humor along the
way. After all, we’re talking cheese and
wine here, not politics!
J: Being a spokesperson for consumer and
trade organizations must be interesting.
That must involve a lot of travel. What is
life like for you while you are on assignment?
L: I actually don’t do nearly as much of
that as I used to do, but yes – it definitely
involves travel. While it might get
tiring sometimes, the rewards are more
than worth any travel hassles. I get to
go to cities I’d never go to. I get to eat in
restaurants I otherwise probably wouldn’t
get the chance to try. I meet all kinds
of people, which I love to do. And I get
to work with different companies, each
of which has its own ethos and ways of
doing business. Fascinating.
J: You have done many television shows
including CNN, QVC, The Martha Stweart
Show, Fox & Friends, and CBS’s The Early
Show. What do you find most enjoyable
about production?
L: Growing up in LA (Santa Monica), I
loved everything about Hollywood and
about television. That’s why at age 12, I
decided I wanted to be in television news.
Sure enough, that’s what I did for my first
15 years out of college. I worked in LA and
San Francisco. But my TV news jobs were
mostly behind the scenes, so it wasn’t
until I started on the cheese path that I
began to go in front of the camera. Having
familiarity and ease in television studios
definitely helped me do shows like Martha
Stewart, even though I was a nervous
wreck doing that particular show!
J: Tell us about the James Beard Award and
with what book did you win the award?
L: My book, The All American Cheese and
Wine Book, was the recipient of the James
Beard award. I will never forget the night I
won. The Beards are considered the Oscars
of the book and restaurant world, so when
they called my name, I literally floated on
air down the aisle to accept my award.
When I walked the stairs to the Lincoln
Center, I had no idea that the bright lights
would render me practically blind as I
attempted to give my acceptance speech.
This felt like big time! But while the lights
may have shone on me, what I was most
proud of was that they were shining on the
subject of American cheese and wine. That
was my passion then just as now, and, I’d
venture to say, always will be.
J: Thank you, Laura! You demonstrate wine
pairing, cheese essentials, and cooking
classes across the country, including such
prestigious events as the Food & Wine
Classic at Aspen, Pebble Beach Food &
Wine, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival,
Los Angeles Food & Wine, and the Santa
Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta as well as Palm
Desert Food & Wine. We are lucky to have
you visit us here in the Coachella Valley!

Shaun O’Neale
Claimed the title of America’s
Best Home Cook in 2016 and was
named Season 7 champion of
MasterChef on Fox.
Claimed the title of America’s Best Home
Cook in 2016 and was named Season 7
champion of MasterChef on Fox.
Shaun O’Neale exploded onto the culinary
scene in September 2016 when he claimed
the title of America’s Best Home Cook and
was named Season 7 champion of MasterChef
on Fox. He graduated from reality
star to culinary star in May 2017 with the
release of his debut cookbook, My Modern
American Table.
O’Neale is a self-taught chef who educated
himself by reading cookbooks, studying
the history of food, and traveling the
globe to absorb different cultures and
flavors. During his season on MasterChef,
O’Neale won over the palates of Gordon
Ramsay, Christina Tosi, Daniel Boulud, and
Wolfgang Puck with his bold flavors and
flawless presentation. He carried the same
techniques that earned him a record-setting
eight wins in the MasterChef kitchen
through the completion of his cookbook.
My Modern American Table teaches other
home cooks how to re-create O’Neale’s
upscale, modern American dishes like his
lobster ravioli and salted caramel chocolate
tart.
For the past 20 years, O’Neale has been
orchestrating dance floors as a DJ with the
highlight of his career culminating in 2011
on New Year’s Eve, when he became the
first DJ to perform on Las Vegas Boulevard
in front of more than 100,000 people. Beginning
in Tampa, Florida, and now calling
Las Vegas, home, O’Neale has taken the
same skills and determination that helped
him to become a successful DJ and used
them to start the newest phase of his life
as the next up-and-coming culinary star.
Shaun was the Season 7 champion of
MasterChef on Fox
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ALEXIS
ORTEGA
To be honored with the
4th Annual Bloom in the Desert
Ministries Community Justice Award at
the 9th Annual Spring Fling Cabaret and
Silent Auction
PALM SPRINGS, California: Palm Springs
native, Alexis Ortega will be honored
with the 4th Annual Bloom in the Desert
Ministries Community Justice Award at
the 9th Annual Spring Fling Cabaret and
Silent Auction fund raiser, Friday, March
9, 2018, at the Doubletree by Hilton Palm
Springs Golf Resort in Cathedral City.
Ms. Ortega is recognized for her work in
bringing the first East Coachella Valley
Pride Festival to reality in Coachella in
2017. Recently, she was named Director
of Community Engagement for The
LGBT Community Center of the Desert
(The Center). She chairs the board of
Leadership Coachella Valley, a program
developing future Coachella Valley
leaders. She serves on the annual Harvey
Milk Diversity Breakfast Committee. She
is a volunteer organizer of Palm Springs’
Dyke March and social events for younger
local lesbians and queer women. She led
awareness programs with Palm Springs
Police, plus youth outreach in Coachella
and Thermal. Before working at The
Center, she was on staff at Desert AIDS
Project. She grew up in Palm Springs,
graduated from Palm Springs High School.
She graduated in 2009 from Stanford
University, where she was very involved
in LGBT groups. After Prop 8 passed, she
helped organize the National Marriage
Boycott – a student-led movement of
allies and LGBTQs pledged not to marry
until federal marriage equality became
law.
The Bloom in the Desert Ministries
Community Justice Award celebrates
persons engaged in varied social justice,
peace, and human rights advocacy work
in the Coachella Valley who have not
received significant public recognition.
The award is inspired by Bloom’s mission
statement, which says in part, “We
agitate for God’s peace and justice in our
communities and around the world.”
The fundraiser’s theme is “You Gotta
Have Friends,” celebrating Bloom’s 15th
anniversary with a joyous evening of
music and friends. Locals Kevin Miller,
Allan Jensen, Robbie Wayne, and Ken
Harper as Liberace are scheduled for
entertainment.
Paid ticket reservations are available at
www.bloominthedesert.org.
2018 COMMUNITY JUSTICE AWARD
The Bloom in the Desert Ministries
Community Justice Award celebrates
persons engaged in varied social justice,
peace, and human rights advocacy work
in the Coachella Valley who have not
received significant public recognition.
The award embodies a portion of Bloom’s
mission statement: “We agitate for God’s
peace and justice in our communities and
around the world.”
Alexis Ortega is the recipient of the 4th
Annual Community Justice Award. She is a
thought leader among LGBTQ millennials
in our valley. She is an ambassador
for The Center in Palm Springs and a
justice seeker generally. In partnership
between The Center and Building Healthy
Communities Coachella Valley, Alexis
builds LGBT programs promoting justice
and support for persons in the eastern
Coachella Valley. Through her work, 2017
was the first year for the East Coachella
Valley Pride Festival, enabling people to
“walk as who we are.” The 2nd annual
event is April 8, 2018, at Veterans Park in
Coachella.
Alexis chairs the board of Leadership
Coachella Valley, a program designed to
identify, motivate, and develop future
community leaders, connecting people in
different sectors to work together making
our valley a better place. She serves on
the annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
Committee. She is a volunteer organizer
of Palm Springs’ Dyke March and social
events for younger local lesbians and
queer women.
Recently, Alexis was named Director of
Community Engagement, a new position
at The LGBT Community Center of the
Desert (The Center), establishing and
developing partnerships that advance The
Center’s mission and strategic initiatives.
Previously, she led awareness programs
with Palm Springs Police, plus youth
outreach in Coachella and Thermal.
Before working at The Center, she was on
staff at Desert AIDS Project.
Alexis grew up in Palm Springs, graduated
from Palm Springs High School, and
remains very connected to the valley.
She attended Stanford University (first in
her family to attend college), graduating
in 2009 with an economics degree. In
college, she was very involved in LGBT
groups. After Prop 8 passed, she helped
organize the National Marriage Boycott
– a student-led movement of allies and
LGBTQs pledged not to marry until federal
marriage equality became law.
Having attended previous Spring Flings,
Alexis is, “Thrilled and honored to receive
Bloom’s Community Justice Award.”
Previous Community Justice Award
honorees were: Tracy Turner, 2015; Paul
Zak, 2016; Rosa Lucas, 2017.
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y Kenn Gray
Fashion Illustration of Fynnton Gray
by Nina Edwards
Life is a journey...one that requires
patience, dedication, negotiation,
fortitude and an open mind. Letting
the universe hand you messages and
having the ability to receive them is
the key.
The past few months have taught me
a lot, but mostly that my natural instinct
to be in control is a much smaller
part of the puzzle of influence that
drives me than I had ever thought.
That said, I am thrilled to see what
tomorrow brings and thankful for
yesterday’s lessons, and mostly inspired
to continue my own journey of
Designing My Life.
As always, it is my sincere hope that
this column will continue to be a
catalyst of inspiration for you all and
that through the experiences of myself,
my family and friends and other
community servants, you will see how
effortlessly you can start the forward
motion of Designing Your Life JUST as
you need and want it to be! To follow
ALL of my adventures check it out on
social media and engage!
I LOVE it!
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As always, style Fashion Week NYC
did not disappoint this season. Having
the fashion shows at Cipriani was a
glorious. And grand backdrop to the
unexcelled talents displayed by so
many amazing designers and performers.
The whole of New York’s
elite and fashion industry notables
converged on the spectacular venue
to witness over 20 designer shows,
Kenn Gray in
Miss Teen All-Star sash
Kenn Gray and recording artist
Michaelangelo- aka Pyro
which certainly made their mark on
the fashion world and its fans. Malan
Breton opened the week’s magic
with yet another ridiculously inspired
collection followed by other show
stopping collections by such names as
Adrian Alicia, David Tupaz, and many
others. Perhaps the most anticipated
was the premier launch of new luxury
collection by Bahmardi. Rich floral
embroidery and bead-work by master
craftsman in India sparkled on the
flawless and innovatively designed
pieces by designer Tuenaz Dumasia.
As always, Style Fashion Week accented
the shows with musical performances
by Matthew Whitaker, Chris
Stylez and an extended set or mini
concert by recording artist, Amanda
Holley who brought the house down!
The stage was set for what has been
now touted as the absolute jewel of
NYFW, and I had a blast as always!
Bahmardi

Kenn Gray and photographer
and Joe Simpson,
father to Jessica and
Ashley Simpson
Famous designer, Malan
Breton and Kenn Gray
Kenn Gray
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DESERT DENTAL
ALTERNATIVES
Bruno Lemay, DMD
acid to decalcify the tooth. It is called dental
plaque and it forms very quick after eating.
The better hygiene a person has, the less
they will have decay. It takes both sugar and
plaque to decay a tooth. The more you brush
and floss, the more plaque removed and the
less risk of decay.
Additionally, elderly patients also tend to have
more decay. It is more obvious with elderly
patients who are loosing their dexterity, and
in general they tend to eat more sweets more
often, and not brush as often.
There is also another component that needs
to be explained here. In the mouth there are
several types of bacteria. Some are responsible
for gum disease and some are responsible
for decay. Some people may have the best
hygiene and still have gum disease and some
who have the worst hygiene may not suffer
from gum disease at all. This is because they
do not have the bacteria responsible for gum
disease. Same thing for decay. Some people
will be more susceptible to decay then others
even if they eat just a little sugar and have
decent dental hygiene. That is because they
have that kind of bacteria in their mouth in a
higher rate then another person. But that is
not a reasonable excuse. More brushing
and plaque control with a topical fluoride
application daily, preferably with a special
personal tray made at the dental office will
help.
Very rarely a person will suffer from gum
disease and a high rate of decay. It is
generally one or the other. If someone has
a high rate of decay, in general they will
not suffer from gum disease like bone loss,
periodontal pockets and tooth mobility.
It is a proven fact though, that the better
the dental hygiene you have and the better
your diet is in terms of limiting sugar intake,
the healthier your gums and teeth will be.
So, it is not true that decay affect only
kids. As long as you have one tooth in your
mouth you are subject to get decay if you
leave dental plaque on it and eat sugar!
The best way to prevent that is to have
good dental hygiene at home and brushing
after any sugar intake, and to visit your
dentist 2 to 3 times a year.
Dr. Bruno Lemay
Do you think that dental cavities are
problems only for children?
It is a general belief that cavities are for kids
only. But in fact, cavities affect all ages!
The reason why cavities are more prevalent
in children is mainly the fact that they tend
to eat more sugar and have poor hygiene
habits. However, when looking at the cause
of decay, which is basically plaque with the
presence of sugar, it is easy to understand
that cavities can happen at any age even if
your mouth is full of crowns.
Of course there are some people who have
teeth that are softer then others and are
easier to decay but that affects only 1% of
the population. Basically any diet rich in
sugar will increase your chance of decay.
Soft drinks, candies and anything sweet
will have a potency to create decay in the
presence of dental plaque. Of course in
order to create decay there has to be the
bacteria that will transfer the sugar into
Dr.
Bruno
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y Levvy Carriker and Juli Ragsdale
LIVE Magazine
New Line Cinema’s comedy “Life of the
Party” stars Melissa McCarthy under the
direction of Ben Falcone. When her husband
suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated
housewife Deanna (McCarthy) turns
regret into re-set by going back to college…
landing in the same class and school as
her daughter, who’s not entirely sold on the
idea. Plunging headlong into the campus
experience, the increasingly outspoken
Deanna—now Dee Rock—embraces freedom,
fun and frat boys on her own terms,
finding her true self in a senior year no one
ever expected. Alongside McCarthy, the
film also stars Gillian Jacobs (“Don’t Think
Twice,” Netflix’s “Love,” TV’s “Community”),
Maya Rudolph (“Bridesmaids,” “Sisters”),
Julie Bowen (ABC’s “Modern Family”), Matt
Walsh (HBO’s “Veep,” “Ghostbusters”),
Molly Gordon (“Love the Coopers,” TNT’s
“Animal Kingdom”), with Stephen Root
(“Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”),
and Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver (“Silver
Linings Playbook,” “Animal Kingdom”),
Jessie Ennis (AMC’s “Better Call Saul”),
Adria Arjona (HBO’s “True Detective,” NBC’s
upcoming “Emerald City”), Debby Ryan
(Disney Channel’s “Jessie”) and Jimmy O.
Yang (HBO’s “Silicon Valley”). McCarthy and
Falcone co-wrote the screenplay and produce
through their production company, On
the Day Production. Chris Henchy is also
producing the film, with David Siegel serving
as executive producer. Falcone’s behindthe-scenes
creative team includes director
of photography Julio Macat (“The Boss,”
“Horrible Bosses 2,” “Daddy’s Home”); production
designer Rusty Smith (“The Boss”);
editor Brian Olds (“Central Intelligence”);
and costume designer Louise Mingenbach
(the “The Hangover” franchises) with music
by Fil Eisler “How to Be Single,” TV’s “Empire”),
A New Line Cinema production, “Life
of the Party” will be distributed worldwide
by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company. It has been rated
PG-13 by the MPAA for sexual material,
drug content and partying.
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y Levvy Carriker and Juli Ragsdale
LIVE Magazine
Pandas are beloved around the world, and now
they are coming to the big screen in the IMAX®
original film “Pandas,” a breathtaking documentary
adventure and amazing experience for the
whole family narrated by Kristen Bell (“Frozen,”
TV’s “The Good Place”). At Chengdu Panda
Base in China, scientists are taking the captive
breeding program to the next level and preparing
captive-born cubs for the wild. This film follows
one such researcher, whose passion leads her
to initiate a new technique inspired by a black
bear rehabilitator in rural New Hampshire. What
starts as a cross-cultural collaboration becomes
a life-changing journey for one special panda
named Qian Qian. The film, captured with IMAX®
cameras, follows Qian Qian on an exciting new
adventure into the mountains of Sichuan as she
experiences nature for the first time and discovers
her wild side. David Douglas and Drew Fellman,
the filmmakers behind “Born to be Wild” and
“Island of Lemurs: Madagascar,” directed the film,
which Fellman wrote and produced, with Douglas
as director of photography. Donald Kushner
and Steve Ransohoff also produced the film,
with Li Xiao Dong, David Haring, and Elie
Samaha executive producing and Neal Allen
serving as line producer. “Born to be Wild”
and “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar” editor
Beth Spiegel and composer Mark Mothersbaugh
collaborated with Douglas and
Fellman once again, with sound design by
Gus Koven. IMAX Entertainment presents,
in association with IMAX Documentary Films
Capital, Jin Yi Culture Investment (HK) and
Panda Productions, “Pandas.” This film, distributed
by Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX,
will be released in select IMAX® and IMAX®
3D theaters starting April 6, 2018. The film
is rated G.
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ELTON JOHN - THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO

World-renowned singer, songwriter and performer Elton John gives fans exactly
what they’re looking for in his Las Vegas show, “The Million Dollar Piano.”
Playing exclusively at The Colosseum inside Caesars Palace, the show’s centerpiece
is the namesake piano. This engineering marvel displays more than
68 LED Yamaha video screens. The visuals complement Elton’s performances
perfectly. It also weighs more than 3,000 pounds—the weight of an average
car. While the piano dominates the stage, the surrounding set design is also a
beauty, so expect lots of gold and stunning visual effects.
The dazzling superstar’s band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, Matt Bissonette
on bass, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums and Kim
Bullard on keyboards, with a special appearance by percussionist Ray Cooper.
Elton John gets audiences on their feet with a set list of the iconic favorites.
Beloved songs such as “Rocket Man,” “Benny and the Jets,” “Tiny Dancer” and
“Crocodile Rock” make the night especially memorable.
Throughout the past five decades, Elton built one of the most successful and
enduring music careers of all time. He is one of the top-selling solo artists, with
25 platinum and 35 gold albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits and more than
250 million records sold worldwide.
The five-time Grammy and Grammy Legend award winner has been inducted
into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and has received both Academy and Tony
Awards for his contributions in “The Lion King” and “Aida.” Additionally, Elton
composed the music for the smash-hit stage production of “Billy Elliot,” which
was nominated for a record-tying 15 Tony Awards and won 10, including Best
Musical. He brings his glitzy flair and signature style to The Colosseum in his
second residency there, after “The Red Piano.”
www.caesars.com
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Thursday
February 8
8pm
PHILLIP MOORE IN
“BARRY AND ME:
A TRIBUTE TO
BARRY MANILOW”
Palm Springs cabaret singer Phillip Moore will bring his
show, “Barry and Me: A Personal Tribute to Barry Manilow”
to the MA4 on April 4, 2018. The show is Phillip’s tribute to
this amazing singer/songwriter that has been a part of his
life since childhood.
In the show, based on a journey back in time to the beginnings
of Barry Manilow’s rise to fame, we follow a young
man’s aspirations of becoming a singer and actor that led
him to journey to California and start that new artistic
career just a few years ago.. The production is narrated
and sung by Phillip with keyboard accompaniment by
Jason Weber.
Joining Phillip for the April 4, 2018 show will be featured
guest artist Darci Daniels, a well-known singer and actress
who has performed extensively in San Diego as well as
Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Darci plays both Bette
Midler who he collaborated with in his early career, and
Wednesday,
April 4, 2018
8pm
Judy Garland who he recorded a song with on his “Duets”
album.
In addition to the many well-known hits we have all come
to love (Weekend in New England, Mandy, One Voice,
Copa, etc.) several lesser-known but beautiful songs Barry
wrote will be featured.
The show traces the dreams of a young boy (Phillip) who
aspired to become a singer from his childhood to growing
up and, finally, moving to California to pursue an artistic
career. This young boy was heavily influenced by Manilow’s
songs which he learned at an early age. Manilow’s
early career is also highlighted, peppered with interesting
tidbits about his life.
www.ma4sd.com
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