George Stern Fine Arts

The Desert Dozen Artists are so pleased to honor our amazing Signature Artist, Elaine Mathews, for her Solo Show at the quintessential @georgesternfinearts with an opening reception on Thursday Oct 1 from 2:30 - 4:30 on El Paseo in Palm Desert.&nbsp; Elaine continues to be in outstanding interpreter of the beautiful California Desert. There will be an artist discussion led by @stevenbiller_x from Palm Springs Life Magazine.&nbsp; The show will run through October 3rd. &nbsp; George Stern Fine Arts73320 El Paseo Suite 2, Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 <a target="_blank" href="https://desertdozen.faso.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://desertdozen.faso.com/</a>

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Elaine Mathews Solo Art Show

The Desert Dozen Artists are so pleased to honor our amazing Signature Artist, Elaine Mathews, for her Solo Show at the...

The “Conversations with the Land” Show at the Perez Art &amp; Design District in Cathedral City on October 23 is about that sacred back-and-forth with nature, where creating becomes meditation and the stress of the day begins to fall away. &nbsp;This will be a celebration across various types of media and 20+ Artists, who will show their interpretation of this beautiful area that we live in. We will have a special performance of the Bird Singers from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians at 5 PM on October 23 AND you can do a “nature hike” by visiting the participating Artists in their Studio spaces and see their beautiful interpretations of nature AND the Cathedral City Poet laureate Clare Chu will be reciting poetry in many of the spaces. Participating Artists are Kathleen Strukoff, Claire Chu, Kendall Nishimi, Barbara Eberhart, Marco Franchino, Daphne Hill, Anna Stump, Erich Meager, Alberto Garcia, Barbara Noris, Three Seasons Gallery, Andrée B Carter, Lisa Loudin, Russ Phillips, Scott Bedrick, Adriana Lopez, Carlos Hernandez, Barbara Boissevain, Candace Kahn, Sarah Soward, Diane Ferree, Diana Shay-Diehl, Alison Hyman, Ronan Hurley, and Bart Baxter.

Local Event: Conversation with the Land

Conversation with the Land

The “Conversations with the Land” Show at the Perez Art & Design District in Cathedral City on October 23 is about that sacred...

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Elks Lodge 1839

Uncork an unforgettable afternoon for a cause that matters. Elks Lodge #1839 invites you to a Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser, a celebration of fine wine and community generosity, all for one purpose: Giving Back.
<h2>Every Glass Gives Back</h2>
This isn't just a party, it's a purpose. Every ticket fuels Elks Charities, supporting:
<ul><li>Veterans who served our country</li><li>Families facing homelessness</li><li>Local food insecurity programs</li><li>Special needs children and their resources</li><li>Schools advancing science, technology, and the arts through Elks grants</li></ul>
Raise your glass, and you raise support for neighbors, veterans, students, and children who count on you.
<h2>Fine Wine, Real Flavor</h2>
Skilled vintners from Galleano Winery of Jurupa Valley and Truffle Pig of Temecula Valley will pour a hand-selected variety of wines and share each one's story, from vineyard to glass, covering growing regions, fermentation, and the craft behind every vintage. Whether you're a connoisseur or just curious, you'll leave with new favorites and a deeper appreciation for the process. It's a tasting for every sense, while supplies last, so come ready to sip, savor, and mingle.
<h2>Reserve Your Spot Today</h2>
Seating is limited for this can't-miss afternoon of great wine and greater impact.
Tickets: $35 per person (members, invited guests, and anyone curious about Elkdom's charitable works)
Reserve now: call 951-845-3366 or email <a target="_blank" href="mailto:kristin.valentich1839@gmail.com">kristin.valentich1839@gmail.com</a>.
Come thirsty for wine, ready to make a difference.

Local Event: Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser

Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser

Uncork an unforgettable afternoon for a cause that matters. Elks Lodge #1839 invites you to a Wine Tasting Charity Fundraiser,...

Knee arthritis pain can slowly shrink your world. Stairs become something to avoid. A trip through the airport feels daunting. Golf, pickleball, walking the dog or simply getting out of a chair can become calculated decisions based on how much your knee is going to hurt.
For many seniors suffering from osteoarthritis, the treatment path is familiar. Pain medications. Physical therapy. Steroid injections. Then, eventually, a conversation about knee replacement.
But there is another option that most patients have still never heard of.
<a href="https://healthyveins.empirevein.com/gae/?utm_source=Patch_CV_&amp;utm_medium=PR_article&amp;utm_campaign=GAE_EN%20https://healthyveins.empirevein.com/es/gae/?utm_source=Patch_CV_&amp;utm_medium=Pr_article&amp;utm_campaign=GAE_span" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Genicular artery embolization, or GAE</a>, is a minimally invasive treatment for knee osteoarthritis designed for patients who want to reduce their pain and preserve their natural knee.
Arthritis is more than worn cartilage. An arthritic knee develops inflammation, and that inflammation can stimulate the growth of abnormal tiny blood vessels around the joint. Those vessels can help perpetuate inflammation and pain.
GAE targets those abnormal blood vessels.
Using X ray guidance, a physician guides a tiny catheter through an artery to the blood vessels surrounding the knee. Microscopic particles are then delivered to reduce blood flow to the abnormal vessels driving inflammation. There is no incision in the knee, nothing is implanted and there is no hospital stay. The procedure takes about an hour and patients go home the same day.<figure class="float-right"><a href="https://healthyveins.empirevein.com/gae/?utm_source=Patch_CV_&amp;utm_medium=PR_article&amp;utm_campaign=GAE_EN" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow"><img src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260916/054620/oa-of-the-knee-cathers-in-leg-releaseing-tiny-particles___16174619576.jpg?width=600" id="OA of the knee, cathers in leg, releaseing tiny particles.png" data-image="OA of the knee, cathers in leg, releaseing tiny particles.png" alt="osteoarthritis of the knee and GAE treatment" srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260916/054620/oa-of-the-knee-cathers-in-leg-releaseing-tiny-particles___16174619576.jpg?width=320 320w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260916/054620/oa-of-the-knee-cathers-in-leg-releaseing-tiny-particles___16174619576.jpg?width=375 375w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260916/054620/oa-of-the-knee-cathers-in-leg-releaseing-tiny-particles___16174619576.jpg?width=420 420w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260916/054620/oa-of-the-knee-cathers-in-leg-releaseing-tiny-particles___16174619576.jpg?width=720 720w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/27251524/20260916/054620/oa-of-the-knee-cathers-in-leg-releaseing-tiny-particles___16174619576.jpg?width=600 600w" sizes="(max-width: 325px) 320px, (max-width: 375px) 375px, (max-width: 420px) 420px, (max-width: 768px) 720px, 600px"></a><figcaption>GAE relieves knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://empirevein.com/en/our-team/dr-pushpinder-sivia/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pushpinder Sivia</a>, a board certified vascular surgeon at Empire Vein and Vascular Specialists in the Coachella Valley, has performed more than 1,000 GAE procedures.
&ldquo;I tell patients to think of arthritis like a fire inside the knee,&rdquo; says Dr. Sivia. &ldquo;Pain medication can turn down the smoke alarm. A steroid injection can temporarily quiet the fire. GAE is different because we are targeting one of the things helping feed that fire. We are treating a driver of the pain without removing or replacing the knee.&rdquo;
That distinction is important. Steroid injections can provide temporary relief, but repeated injections are not benign. A randomized study published in JAMA found that patients receiving steroid injections every three months for two years experienced greater cartilage loss than patients receiving saline injections, without better long term pain relief.
GAE has now been studied for more than a decade. The first clinical study for knee osteoarthritis was published in 2015. A 2026 meta analysis reviewed 45 studies involving more than 2,200 patients. Published research has shown substantial improvements in pain and function. In one of the foundational studies, more than 80 percent of patients achieved at least a 50 percent reduction in knee pain at six months.
The treatment has also moved well beyond the experimental fringe. In 2026, the Society of Interventional Radiology stated that GAE should be offered to appropriately selected patients who have failed conservative treatment and want to delay or avoid knee replacement.
For many patients, GAE is covered through Medicare and other insurance plans.
For Sarah G., the benefit was not measured in medical terminology. It was measured in her life. &ldquo;I no longer dread stairs. I can travel again. What I still cannot believe is that neither I nor my doctor had heard of GAE.&rdquo;
The biggest challenge surrounding GAE today is awareness. Many patients do not know the treatment exists. Many physicians still do not discuss it. As a result, some patients reach the point of considering knee replacement without ever hearing about a less invasive option that might allow them to keep their natural knee.
GAE is not right for everyone, and knee replacement remains an excellent operation for the right patient. But replacing a joint is an irreversible decision. Knowing every reasonable option before making that decision matters.
&ldquo;Too many patients believe they have only two choices: live with the pain or replace the knee,&rdquo; says Dr. Sivia. &ldquo;That is no longer true.&rdquo;
If knee arthritis pain is pushing you toward knee replacement, there is one question worth asking before you schedule surgery:
Have I really run out of options, or have I simply not heard about all of them yet? 
Empire Vein &amp; Vascular Specialists serves patients throughout Southern California with locations in La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Riverside, Ontario and Victorville. 
The practice specializes in minimally invasive treatments for knee pain, varicose veins, and circulation-related conditions, offering personalized care focused on long-term mobility and quality of life.
For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit <a href="https://healthyveins.empirevein.com/gae/?utm_source=Patch_CV_&amp;utm_medium=PR_article&amp;utm_campaign=GAE_EN%20https://healthyveins.empirevein.com/es/gae/?utm_source=Patch_CV_&amp;utm_medium=Pr_article&amp;utm_campaign=GAE_span" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">EmpireVein.com</a> or call 1-800-KNEE-CARE.
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Knee arthritis pain can slowly shrink your world. Stairs become something to avoid. A trip through the airport feels daunting. Golf, pickleball,...

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George Stern Fine Arts, 73320 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA

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