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September

September 24, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Theater/ROTW/Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH 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

CAMELOT THEATRE/PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER
Michael Green
Discussing Cinema Diverse – The P.S. LGBTQ Film Festival. 50 feature films, 60 short films @ the Camelot Theatre and Desert Cinema in C.C.

  • Cinema Diverse – The P.S. LGBTQ Film Festival:
    • Starting Monday 9/26 – Movies: “Lo Sound Desert”, “Beatles: Eight Days A Week- The Touring Years”; “Mr. Church” & “Hell or High Water”
    • 9/27 – “Silver Skies”
    • 9/28 – “Judgment @ Nuremberg”
  • Palm Springs, Palm Desert & La Quinta Certified Farmer’s Markets return in October.

www.camelottheatres.com
(760) 325-6565

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Annamarie Mora and Michael Messer
Discussing “The Congo Room and Reef Bar” located at 411 E. Palm Canyon, P.S. Entertainment every day; happy hour all day; open 7 days a week from 8 AM to close; Latin, Hawaiian, Italian and American food.
www.thecongoroom.com
(760) 322-7353

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
Opening its 5th Season. “Poz” (directed by Jim Strait) playing from 9/30 thru 10/23 in it’s West Coast Premier. The Valley’s only LGBT themed theater. Tix $32 – $35.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

OSCAR’S CAFE AND BAR
James “Gypsy” Haauk

  • Sun – Tea Dance Disco
  • Mon starting 10/3 – Kal David, Blues & BBQ
  • Wed – Oscar’s IDOL, ALL TALENT welcome (singers, musicians, comics, variety) – $150 weekly prize, $500 semi finals prize (1st one on 11/16) and $1,500 finals prize 9/20/17 – sign up on Oscar’s Facebook page or call. All contestants get 2 free drinks and a free appetizer.  No minimum/cover for audience. Producer Dan Gore has a real audience meter to decide the winner.
  • Thurs – Sat: Carnival Cabaret w/Gypsy – Celebrity Female Impersonation Dinner Show, 2 for 1 if you mention “Joey English Show” – phone orders ONLY, call 505-FUN-SHOW.

www.oscarspalmsprings
(760) 325-1188

Michael Green, "Gypsy" and Jim Strait

Michael Green, “Gypsy” and Jim Strait

Home/Services

Giveaway winner:

Pantira W. of Palm Springs


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/ROTW/ Palm Springs Style Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Allison Mayer Sachs, MSW, CS, OSW-C, Dir. of the Community Outreach & Cancer Support Services, Lucy Curci Cancer Center
Lee Rice

  • Wednesdays, Noon to 1:15 PM “Breast Cancer Information Support Group” w/lunch (call (760) 834-3798)
  • Tuesday Oct., 28, 4 to 5 PM “The 3D Buzz: Emerging Technologies in Breast Cancer Detection” (call (760) 423-4855)
  • Wednesday Oct., 19, 5:30 to 7 PM “Breast Reconstruction: Get the Facts” w/dinner (call (760) 834-3798)
  • Wednesday Oct., 26, Noon to 1:15 PM “The latest Info. on Breast Cancer Prevention Detection and Treatment Options” w/lunch (call (760) 834-3798)
  • ALL FREE EVENTS for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

www.emc.org

Alison and Lee

Alison and Lee

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger and Jersey Shore
Discussing “Alibi Azul” celebrating Jersey’s 1 year anniversary Sunday Sept. 25 @ noon. Shows every night, all free!!!!
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533

PALM SPRINGS HOME TEAM
Conrad Miller
Discussing defining P.S. “Style”. Our mid-century style we are known for; the different types of homes people want here in Palm Springs. Helping people “set the stage” for selling their house if they don’t know their own style.
www.palmspringshometeam.com
(760) 464-9559

Jersey, Paris and Conrad

Jersey, Paris and Conrad

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Louise C. of Palm Springs


4:00-5:00 PM

House/Garden/Real Estate/Social Media Segment

SANDAHL REALTY
Brady Sandahl
Report on P.S. Real Estate: 433 homes closed escrow this summer in Palm Springs alone; “Mystery Lot” $235,000. for 2 lots for sale in Palm Springs. Need for listings…..sellers market now. www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540

RAWLINGS CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION, INC.
Patrick Rawlings
All purpose builder. More small and middle class homes being built. Industry starting to recover from the 2008 dip. Lots of remodeling, commercial, construction. Found an historic home in Palm Springs w/”wedge” nails, crystal doorknobs. Any size job, wine cellar to garage doors. Now remodeling Riccio’s into an American Sports Bar.
(760) 275-8568

EXECUTIVE ERRANDS
Leslie Spoor
Wants to help enhance the living experience for her clients. She’s a problem solver. She’ll do anything from pest control to parties. She’s a licensed general contractor too. Wrote a special program to track homes for absentee owners and what/when to check, stock and clean.
www.executive-errands.com
(760) 898-9604

UNIVOCITY MEDIA
John McMullen
His company has perfected the ability to help people w/any size business to communicate thru social media. Have drone airplanes to photograph projects and products. Creating virtual tours of projects and products. Using videos to promote business. First in the Valley to do animated things. Does “augmented reality”. Does story boards etc. Ask for Kellie Kennedy.
www.univocitymedia.com
(760) 324-4020

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Elizabeth R. of Palm Desert

September 17, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/R.O.T.W./World Peace Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH 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
Art Herrera
Discussing “A.J.’s On The Green and Splash Bar” and his recent vacation to Costa Rica. Keeping the consistency so high in the kitchen. Chef’s dinners coming up. Fish and Chips most popular dish.
www.ajsonthegreen.com
(760) 202-1111

Ruta Lee eating the Fish and Chips

Ruta Lee eating the Fish and Chips

UNITY FOUNDATION
Bill McCarthy
Unity Foundation promotes world peace and global unity in a round-the-clock celebration on 9/20. View all on www.peacechannel.com on YouTube. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals signed on to by all the countries in the U.N. Closing Film @ the Cinema Diverse Festival @ the Camelot…”Stonewall” about inspiring heroes for young people. The “Peace Pole” here in Palm Springs on the Village Green.
www.unityfoundation.org
(760) 464-0334

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Barbara S. of Cathedral City
1ST TIME WINNER!!!!!


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Figure Skating Segment

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Helene Leclair and Dr. Brian Hodgkins
Discussing (1) Helene’s birthday 9/16…..(2) 1 to 3 PM on Wed., Nov. 9 – Free Community Concert @ P.S.H.S. auditorium, w/free flu shots before the concert. Shuttle service from back parking lot to the auditorium…..(3) Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1. D.O.H.C. will have benefit meetings @ their various facilities around the Valley to understand Open Enrollment. You can’t move your plan for 1 year and the drug benefits or lack thereof stay w/you forever….(4) My DOHC Calendar and all the classes….(5) Tips to offset diabetes, e.g., exercise such as walking.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-5262

ROYAL FAMILY CROWN JEWELS
Shepherd Clark
Discussing being a former medalist World Figure Skating Competition (trophies are sterling and medals are pure gold) on BLACK ice; Olympic figure skating competition is most watched event; Olympics are most international event in the world on the world’s biggest stage. Training for Dec. competition @ www.worldfiguresport.org. Royal Family Crown Jewels (reflecting light from people) being used to solve problems in the world for people and for charities, being based in Palm Springs.
(909) 217-5643

Dr. Brian, Helene, and Shepherd

Dr. Brian, Helene, and Shepherd

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Patrick A. of Coachella


4:00-5:00 PM

Life Coaching/Fashion Segment

LIFE COACHING
Laura Meeks
Discussing her Vision Workshop – My Dream today @ the Ritz Carlton…subject of change…future seminars.
www.laurameekscoach.com
(888) 666-1570

Laura and Joey at the Ritz

Laura and Joey at the Ritz

EMERSON AND FARRAR
Paul Emerson
Discussing Joey’s Grandmother’s Ole Minor’s Cut engagement ring. Was cut before there was electricity to help cut the diamond; in a hand made mounting; because of the prongs it was made by a Master Jeweler; a hair-sized saw blade was used. Now…..done w/computers, rings made in wax, then put in plaster, heating it and then you have a model…laser identification on your diamond. His beautiful sapphire necklace for the stone of the month, that come in every color. How to clean your diamonds.
www.emersonandfarrar.com
(760) 832-7246

Laura and Paul

Laura and Paul

Paul's 6.43ct - $137,000 sapphire

Paul’s 6.43ct – $137,000 sapphire

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Penny H. of Palm Springs

September 10, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/ROTW/Animal  Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH 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
Willie Rhine
Discussing “Eight 4 Nine Restaurant and Lounge” about (a) “Paint & Wine” 9/13 and 9/19 art classes in one of the private rooms. Register @ www.incredibleartcenter.com and (b) $28 Three Course Dinner, a value of more than $55. Same great food and portions. (c) One Year Old as of 9/1/2016. Anniversary party on 9/12 from 5 – 7 PM. Bring a non-perishable item for Community Food Bank. SAVE THE DATE: 9/29-10/2 “Oktoberfest” benefiting March to Equality w/30% of sales.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490

MARQUEE ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
Leslie Demuth
Discussing 9/17 Cabaret w/Karen Benjamin and Alan Chapman; monthly events planned, next one 10/15 to fund children’s programs; adult dance nights.
www.operaartspalmsprings.org
(760) 323-8353

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Nick D’egidio and George Kessinger
Discussing “Alibi Azul” presenting THE RAT PACK one night only 9/17. Honoring Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. 2nd show for mature audiences.
rat pack
Friday Nov. 11 Veterans Day Parade commentated by Miss Joey English in front of Alibi Azul.
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533

Nick, George and Leslie

Nick, George and Leslie

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynne Lockwood
Discussing 7th Annual “Spay-Ghetti & No Balls” Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction 10/13 @ the BG Bird Gardens.
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Jane’t P. of Desert Hot Springs


3:00-4:00 PM

Senior Moments Segment

ARTHUR NEWMAN FREEWAY
presented by the Auen Foundation www.auenfoundation.org
Jack Newby
September is National Senior Center Month.

  • Cathedral City Senior Center and (760) 321-1548
  • The Center Palm Springs and (760) 416-7790
  • Coachella Senior Center and (760) 398-0104
  • Desert Hot Springs Senior Center and (760) 329-6411
  • Indio Senior Center and (760) 391-4170
  • Joslyn Senior Center and (760) 340-3220
  • La Quinta Wellness Center and (760) 564-0096
  • LGBT Community Center (760) 416-7790
  • Mizell Senior Center and (760) 323-5689 and www.mizell.org
  • Thermal Senior Center (760) 399-0081

BROOKDALE
Jay Wohlleib
Discussing being the Sales Counselor. Different levels of living available, location, services, activities. All activities, programs, restaurants etc. for residents, families, associates and visitors. Different locations. Nancy the Pastry Chef.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Discussing heading into the Holiday Season after a loss; some of the ways people “prepare” to die; hospice care; the importance of pre-planning AND pre-paying for funerals, burial insurance.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009

Jay, Larry and Jack

Jay, Larry and Jack

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Charles S. of North Palm Springs


4:00-5:00 PM

Medical/Children/Charity Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER
C.E.O. Bev Greer
Discussing 11/10 @ THE SHOW @ The A.C.C. Monte Carlo Night “For Your Eyes Only” event starring Sheena Easton; new building almost finished; budget of $1 million/year.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff, Director of Marketing
Discussing flu season stats. Who should get the shot? Anyone over 6 months of age.  Nasal mist vaccine not recommended anymore. 9/16 starting free flu shots @ various senior centers in the Coachella Valley.
www.desertregional.com
(760) 323-6511

Bev and Richard

Bev and Richard

Y.M.C.A. OF THE DESERT
Karen Creasey
Dicsussing 10/2 “Y Be Fit” Palm Desert Challenge. Reverse Mini-Triathlon ($50), 5K Run/Walk ($30), 1K Color Run ($10) @ Civic Center Park in Palm Desert for all ages or team; register @ www.ybefitpdchallenge.org.
www.desertymca.org
(760) 341-9622

LIVING DESERT
Kristy Kneiding
SAVE THE DATE – All the following take place on October 1st:

  • 10A-2P: Celebrate the kick off to our ‘Year of the Cheetah’ w/a fun filled day of special keeper chats, tours, beer garden, food trucks, crafts & live entertainment. Free for members or with paid admission.
  • 6-9:30P: ‘Saturday Night Cheetah’ – dig out your cheetah print bell bottoms, wear your dancing shoes & boogie to the best of disco. Ticket includes complimentary drink, dinner, & cash bar.
  • Hiking trails reopen & regular season hours return, 9A-5P. Members can enter at 7A.

Also discussing “Park After Dark” camp for adults.
www.livingdesert.org
(760) 346-5694

PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Kari Middleton-Hendrix
Discussing her reasons for running for P.S.U.S.D. School Board open seat. Feeling the need for younger input on the Board; new challenges for our children now. Mother of 3 children. New superintendent of Palm Springs School District is Sandy Lyons; info on STEM studies.
www.middletonhendrix.com
(760) 409-2864

DESERT ARC
Cheryl Curley
Discussing mission statement; (a) 6th Annual “Italian Festival” Nov. 12, 13 @ the Rancho Mirage Community Park, w/shuttle service from The River. Activities for Children. Emceed by Miss Joey English; (b) 10/22 Cabazon Outlets 9th Annual Shopping Extravaganza to benefit Desert ARC. Buy a ticket on the web site; Month of Sept. Desert ARC will have a booth @ P.S. Village Fest each Thurs. w/wheel to spin for tickets and prizes.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611

Karen, Cheryl, Kristy and Kari

Karen, Cheryl, Kristy and Kari

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Edie P. of Palm Desert

September 3, 2016

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Theater/Car Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH 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

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Steven Smith
Discussing “Noises Off” opening 9/15 – 9/18; entire season tickets on sale now.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

SAVE THE DATE: 11/9 D.O.H.C. Free Holiday Concert @ P.S.H.S. w/ P.S.H.S. Jazz Band
pshs band

MC CALLUM THEATRE
Jeff Norman
crystal Chrysler mgr craigDiscussing entire 2016 – 2017 Season. Tickets go on sale Sept. 13 @ 8 AM on line and @ the box office; all of Mitch’s Picks series.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

CRYSTAL CRYSLER
Craig Boyajain
Discussing the style of service and sales @ Crystal Chrysler in Cathedral City. Photos: Joey’s new “Joey Red” Jeep Renegade and the General Manager Craig @ (949) 244-0745.
www.crystalchrysler.com
(760) 328-5750
joey's new jeep

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Jerry G. of North Palm Springs


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Arts/Artists/Astrology/ Time Passages Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Leslie Todd
Do antibacterial soaps hurt your hormones? Should you vaccinate against whooping cough? Does testosterone replacement therapy kill sperm? Will the hormone therapy help prevent miscarriages? Wed. topic talks 9/7: “Sleepless in America”; Alkaline Water lecture every Thurs. at 2 PM; free precision DNA medicine w/Dr. Ray Henderson.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984

SIMEON DEN GALLERY/FINE & TEMPLE ARTS
Simeon Den Presents the Arts/Artists Segment of the Joey Englsh Show
Discussing 9/17 – Grand Opening reception and performance of “Night”; 10/8 Jon Hamblin Solo Painting Exhibition and “Men Dancing” performance.
www.simeondengallery.com
(310) 801-6538

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Barbara Gothard, Ph.D.
Discussing 10/1 thru 11/27 The Artists Council Exhibition juried exhibition and sale; 10/29 Awards Program.

  • In Palm Springs thru 12/11 “A Passionate Eye”: The Weiner Family Collection”
  • In Palm Springs @ The A + D Center thru 9/4 – “First Hand: Architects, Artists, & Designers” from the L. J. Cella Collection
  • In Palm Desert @ the Galen thru 10/16: Baroque to Bling!!! High Art & Low from the Collection of Donna MacMillan, FREE admission – all days, all times.

www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800

ASTROLOGY WORLD NEWS
Dana Haynes
Discussing horoscopes for all signs in September and the car(s) for each astrological sign.
www.astrologyworldnews.com
(760) 671-6151

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Gene Wilder (6/11/33 – 8/29/16).
gene wilder

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Joby V. of Indio


4:00-5:00 PM

Chamber of Commerce/LGBT/Talk of Stars Segment

PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Steven Henke
Discussing 30th year of Desert AIDS Walk 10/22 @ Ruth Hardy Park. All funds raised go to services for DAP clients. JOIN A TEAM!!! (www.desertaidswalk.org). Chamber trip to South Africa starting on Oct. 15 both put together by A.C.T. Tours and Steven Kanold. 10/11 Business Expo @ Colony 29. New monopoly game featuring P.S. Chamber businesses on the board ($25). Order from nwatson@nullpschamber.org.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577

DESERT AIDS PROJECT
George Nasci, Sinatra Volunteer Coordinator
Discussing 9/10 Late Summer (80’s theme) DANCE PARTY @ 8 PM @ Chill Bar on 217 E. Arenas. $20 for tickets……..”The Broadway Quilt” buy a $20 chance to win it up to Dec. raffle on World’s AIDS Day @ the Camelot Theatre. The DOCK (@ Desert Aids Project) for free and confidential testing, has new hours beginning 9/6.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118

REVIVALS
Charles Huff, Volunteer Coordinator
Discussing 9/17 HUGE SALE 50% off all donated items. Need for volunteers. Pick up service available.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6491

ASTROLOGY WORLD NEWS
Dana Haynes
Discussing horoscopes for all signs in September and the car(s) for each astrological sign. Retrograde until Sept. 22 so stay positive.
www.astrologyworldnews.com
(760) 671-6151

TALK OF STARS
Alfie Pettit
Discussing his star dedication 9/6 on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars @ Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge @ 10 AM. His show business history and career.
www.palmspringswalkofstars.com
(760) 416-5811

Gary Damsker, (producer of Hollywood Squares), Alfie as "Aerial Trampway", Joey and Ruta Lee @ Eight4Nine

Gary Damsker (producer of Hollywood Squares), Alfie as “Aerial Trampway”, Joey and Ruta Lee @ Eight4Nine

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Freda J. 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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