Astrology is the study of the influence that cosmic objects, stars, planets and even asteroids, have on human lives. The position of the sun, moon and planets at the time of an individual's birth, as seen against the specific band of constellations called the “Zodiac,” is said to indicate the character, circumstances and events of the person's life.

A Diva in the House

Saturday, March 21, 2009
Indio Performing Arts Center
Indio, California

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Allen Lawrence and Pat Krause

For more Allen Lawrence photos of Patricia Welch, click here.

For more Pat Krause photos of Patricia Welch, click here.

 Patricia Welch, a living treasure trove of exceptional abilities and vocal talent, staged her “ Chameleon Performance” for a very appreciative audience at the Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC), Sat., March 21. Welch has a vocal range of four octaves, which makes her a most versatile singer. The audience was not fully prepared for the vocal range, charismatic stage presence and exceptional abilities of this remarkable woman and her performance.

Fantasy Springs, Special Events Center
Indio, California
Saturday, March 14, 2009

Story and photographs by Pat Krause

To see more Pat Krause photographs of the Paul Anka concert, click here.

Paul Anka took command of the stage at the Fantay Springs Hotel Resort & Casino's Special Events Center, Sat., March 14, to the screams of the crowd. He was backed by a 13-piece band that filled the theater like a full orchestra. Anka walked down the aisle, came down about to the seventh row of seats, began to walk from chair to chair and from one aisle to the next as the audience stood to make room for him. He sang and shook hands with many of his fans and then took the stage to tell about and then sing the first song he wrote, “Diana,” followed by another song he wrote at age 17, “Ecstasy.”

Thursday, March 5, 2009
Spotlight 29 Casino,
Coachella, Califonia

Story by Lisa Robyn Lawrence
Photos by Yvonne Scott

For more Yvonne Scott photos of the event, click here.

Rita Rudner, of “Saturday Night Live” fame, was the headline act for the 2009 Gilda's Club Desert Cities annual gala event. This beautifully produced show was warmly opened by our valley's own Pattie Daly Caruso, a courageous woman and cancer survivor. Pattie came on-stage in a strikingly chic red ensemble, looking as lovely as ever. Pattie warmly welcomed the audience and graciously introduced the board president of the Gilda's Club Desert Cities, William Bonnheim, who introduced a very touching video titled, “Behind the Red Door.”