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December 27, 2014

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
Nick Edwards
Discussing “Cinderella” playing now thru 12/21; then “Chorus Line” 1/30 to 2/15; 1/31 “Diamonds Arf A Dog’s Best Friend” Pageant benefit for P.S. Animal Shelter.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Willie Rhine
Discussing “LuLu” New Year’s Eve, 2 seatings; 5 to 8 PM $49.99 and 9 to 12 PM $99.99; and new restaurant “849” opening in the new year at 849 N. Palm Canyon.
www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-5858

OSCAR’S
James “Gypsy” Haake
Discussing 12/29, 30 and 31 shows; dinner at 6; 2 shows New Year’s Eve.
www.oscarspalmsprings.com
(760) 326-1188

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Ken S. of Desert Hot Springs
1ST TIME WINNER!!!!!


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Legal Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Jeralyn Brossfield, Medical Director
Discussing Eisenhower Wellness Institute Speaker’s Series; 1/14 Dr. William Davis author of “Wheat Belly”; 2/20 Lisa Genova author of “Still Alice” now also a major motion picture.
www.emc.org
(760) 610-7360

DESERT FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
Brian Bilhartz
Discussing Covered California being extended to Feb. 15 to select a plan.
(760) 459-9617

MARTORELLA LAW GROUP
Daniel Martorella
Discussing his new offices and all of his services and staff.
(760) 324-3212

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Linda B. of Cathedral City


4:00-5:00 PM

Books/Authors/Fashion Segment

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
Discussing his 30 different companies for life insurance; Covered CA. open until Feb. 15; insurance tip: always call your agent FIRST when reporting a claim.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477

“SKINNY ME UP”
Dr. Naota Hashimoto
Discussing all aspects of his weight loss programs; his success rates for weight loss for men and women: his pain management; acupuncture; diet and massage services.
www.skinnymeup.com
(760) 777-8377

“CLASSIC COMEDIANS”
Lowell Fox
Discussing his lecture series – 2/4 “Bob Hope”; 2/11 “George Burns”; 2/18 “Lucille Ball”; 2/25 “Danny Kaye”.
(310) 822-0122

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Seth H. of La Quinta

December 20, 2014

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
Nicholas Sloan
Discussing “Cinderella” playing now thru 12/21; then “Chorus Line” 1/30 to 2/15.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Chef Kitt Fraiser and Jackie Leigh
Discussing “Europa” Restaurant at the Villa Royale in Palm Springs; 4 Diamond rating by AAA; Christmas Brunch; New Year’s Offerings; menu items; open 6 days a week; 1620 S. Indian Trail.
www.villaroyale.com
(760) 327-2314

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Steve de Cuir – floor director for Joey’s TV show and cameraman for many stellar productions in the Valley by Producer Richard De Santis 10/21/57 – 12/14/14.

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Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Julie H. of Cathedral City


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Body English Segment

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Maggie Deering, RN and E.R. Dr. Luke Magmotto
Discussing the four D.O.H.C. Immediate Care Facilities in the Valley; advances in Immediate Care in recent times; ability to make an appointments.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 320-8814 X 1259

TED GUICE FITNESS
Ted Guice
Discussing how to start an exercise regime; classes, location of World Gym at Vista Chino and Sunrise in P.S.
www.tedguicefitness.com
(831) 236-6656

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM A. AND D. CENTER
J.R. Roberts
Discussing his exercise scheduling experience w/ Ted Guice; theories about people starting or failing to exercise.

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Mary R. of La Quinta
1ST TIME WINNER!!!!!


4:00-5:00 PM

Books/Authors/Fashion Segment

PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE
Joan McKenna
Discussing the current December issue features.
www.palmspringslife.com
(760) 325-2333

PALM SPRINGS WRITER’S GUILD
Diana Miller Castells
Discussing resources for “would be” writers; how to self-publish; monthly meetings.
www.palmspringswritiersguild.org

GOOD GAUZE
Pam Carrillo
Discussing her store, her fashions, her sales, her buying strategy.
(760) 323-9333

LAVISH
Laurie Weitz
Discussing her store, her stock, her support of artists around the world; located at the Raymond Lawrence Arcade, 830 North Palm Canyon.
www.raymond-lawrence.com

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Donna M. of Palm Springs

December 13, 2014

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Animal Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger
Discussing “Georgie’s Alibi Azul”;  their menu, their entertainment calendar, the bar, the staff, the great food, hours, location.
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533

THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
Nicholas Sloan
Discussing “Cinderella” playing now thru 12/21.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

LIBERTY TREES
Sequoia Liberty
Discussing their 26 years of bringing trees down from Montana to the lot on N. Indian Canyon; benefits of live trees; theirs are only a few days old after cutting when they arrive; in leak proof stands when bought.
(406) 531-8018

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Alex Gomez
Discussing “Holidaze Sports Bar and Brunch” benefit at the Biggi Bird Gardens – Fashion Show, Boutique, Silent Auction etc.
www.lovingallanimals.org

ANIMAL SAMARITANS
Kim Laidlaw
Discussing 12/13 – at THE WARDROBE all day make-over, hair enhancement and color portrait by Paper Dolls to benefit Animal Samaritans for $39.
www.thewardrobepalmsprings.com
(760) 325-4330

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Helen C. of Palm Springs


3:00-4:00 PM

Senior Segment

MIZELL SENIOR CENTER
Jack Newby
Discussing “Arthur Newman Freeway” Report for December “SENIOR MOMENT” – Presented by The Auen Foundation

  • THERMAL SENIOR CENTER (760) 399-0081
  • COACHELLA SENIOR CENTER (760) 398-3502
  • INDIO SENIOR CENTER (760) 391-4170
  • LA QUINTA SENIOR CENTER (760) 564-0096
  • JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER (760) 325-2731
  • DESERT HOT SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER (760) 329-0222
  • CATHEDRAL CITY SENIOR CENTER (760) 321-1548
  • THE CENTER PALM SPRINGS (760) 416-7790
  • MIZELL SENIOR CENTER and (769) 323-5689 www.auenfoundation.org www.mizell.org

BROOKDALE INN
John Redford
Discussing all December activities, all aspects of dealing with the Holidays – families, residents, drama.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Discussing all December activities, all aspects of dealing with the Holidays – families dealing with loss for the first time or anytime.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Gilbert H. of Desert Hot Springs


4:00-5:00 PM

Medical/Children/Charities Segment

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Huma Aziz
Discussing the truth about adult vaccines; flu vaccine; shingles and whooping cough vaccine for seniors and others.
www.firstchoicedocs.org
(760) 459-2664

STROKE RECOVERY CENTER
Bev Greer
Discussing expanding services and facilities.
www.strokerecoverycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

THE LIVING DESERT
Kerry Graves
Discussing “Wildlights” on now; camel rides; truth about giraffes going extinct.
www.livingdesert.org
(760) 346-5694

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Darryl Evey
Discussing B. of A. recognition by Family Assistance Program for impacting youth and families and addressing violence and abuser issues.
www.familyassistance.org
(760) 843-0701

DESERT ARC
Mitch Blumberg
DiscussingDesert ARC’s mission statement; new capital campaign; New York/New Year’s Eve party at the Pavilion in Indian Wells.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611

TALK OF STARS – TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Mary Ann Mobley 2/17/37 – 12/9/2014

joey and mary ann

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Tom M. of 29 Palms – 1st Time Winner!!!

December 6, 2014

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment Segment

THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK 
John Farrow and Chef Art Herrera
Discussing A.J.’s ON THE GREEN and SPLASH BAR AND LOUNGE, their menu, their entertainment calendar, the bar, the staff, hours, location.
www.ajsonthegreen.com
(760) 202-1111

THE MC CALLUM THEATRE
Jeff Norman
Discussing the month of Dec. shows and the new bus service for selected shows from Palm Springs.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

PALM CANYON THEATER
Nicholas Sloan
Discussing his role as Prince Charming in “Cinderella” Dec., 5 – 21.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

SPOTLIGHT 29
Earl Thomas, Table Games Director
Discussing 12/12,13,14 Pow Wow for FREE.
www.spotlight29.com
(760) 775-5566

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
Discussing 12/13 “Santa Fly In”; 12/17 – May, 2015 “Ansel Adams” photography; 12/20 “W.W.I. Naval Aviation” and 12/27 “Battle of Midway”.
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262

SCOTT COLE . COM
Scott Cole
Discussing being the host of the City of Palm Springs Mayor’s Race and Wellness Festival 1/17 at Ruth Hardy Park.
www.healthyplanethealthyyoups.com

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Jacky Donnell
Discussing “Elmers” December and Christmas Day offerings.
www.eatatelmers.com
(760) 327-8419

LIBERTY TREES
Sequoia Liberty
Discussing 26 years of bringing trees down from Montana to the lot on N. Indian Canyon; benefits of live trees; theirs are only a few days old after cutting when they arrive; in leak proof stands when bought.
(406) 531-8018

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Jean D. of Palm Desert


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Art/Artists/Talk of Stars Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Leslie Todd
Discussing health benefits of bio-identical hormones and alkaline water; lectures and test available.
www.towncentercompoundingpharmacy.com
(760) 341-3984

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Megan Ochs
Discussing Speaker Series “The Art of Conversation” at the Annenberg Theater; Mon. Jan 12; Sun. Jan 25;  Feb. 10.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800

OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIO in La Quinta
Linda Baughman
Discussing a place where folks of all ages can express their artistic bent; 1/17 Gala “Hooray for Hollywood”.
www.oldtownartisanstudio.org
(760) 777-1444

AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM
Dr. Michael Hammond
Discussing exhibits “Section 14” and “Make a Basket” after that; open Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM, 219 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S.
finbarwww.accmuseum.org
(760) 778-1079

TALK OF STARS/MC CALLUM THEATER
Finbar Wright
Discussing 12/12,13 AT 8 PM The Irish Tenors.
www.mccallumtheatre.com and www.theirishtenorsmusic.com
(760) 340-ARTS

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Mary T. of Yucca Valley


4:00-5:00 PM

LGBT/Talk of Stars Segment

DAP
Brett Klein
Discussing Desert AIDS Project mission statement, services; Dec., is AIDS Awareness Month; “Imagine a World without AIDS” for the 2015 Steve Chase; “Everyday Heroes”; send in memories of AIDS victims/survivors.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118

REVIVALS
Dane Koch
Discussing three stores; consignment services; new furniture catalogue.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6941

THE CENTER
Dr. Jill Gover
Discussing FREE counseling for older adults at NO COST; 611 S. Palm Canyon Dr. P.S.
www.thecenterps.org
(760) 416-7899

PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
Doug Wilson, Musical Director
Discussing 12/13, 14 “Mid-Century Modern Holiday” concert at Temple Isaiah.
joel and kirk douglaswww.psgmc.com
(760) 219-2077

TALK OF STARS
Joel Douglas
Discussing family history; his Dad, Kirk Douglas’s 98th birthday on Tues., 12/9; his own professional career in production, many projects with his family; brothers Michael, Peter and Eric; his quote “that was SHOW, this is GO”.

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Barbara P. of Palm Springs

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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