3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Jennifer Knox re: an award winning stage actress who has received rave reviews for roles across the country, including Cassie in “A Chorus Line”, Roxie Hart in “Chicago”, Lina Lamont in “Singin In the Rain”, Sugar in “Sugar”, and Mona Kent in “Dames at Sea”. She made her Off-Broadway debut in Seth Rudetsky’s “Disaster!” and toured the US as Demeter in “CATS”. Born and raised in Edmond, OK, she has trained extensively at the Steppenwolf West, Steps on Broadway, the Giordano Dance School, and the University of Oklahoma.
– DISCUSSION of her upcoming performances @ The CV Rep. April 10 – 21. www.cvrep.org.

“Nice Work If You Can Get It.”

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment

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BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex
Presented thru the generosity of CV Rep, offering high caliber theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
– Final event of the season wasJonathan Mamora in Concert at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo. Now gearing up for the 2025 Junior Competition; Ap., 11 – 21, 2025. Pianists from around the world, ages 13 to 17. Preliminary rounds will be @ Temple Isaiah and finals @ the McCallum Theatre on Mon., Ap., 21, 2025.
www.psipc.org.
– REPORT on CVREP’S FULL SEASON. (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City.)
1. Ap.,10 – 21; “Nice Work if You Can Get It”. Jennifer Knox has been on Joey’s show.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s DEZART PERFORMS season; (314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs.)
1. Ap., 12 – 21, 2024 – “Mr. Parker”
www.dezartperforms.org
– REPORT on PALM CANYON THEATRE; (539 N. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs.)
1. Ap., 12 – 21, 2024 – “Boys In The Band”
www.palmcanyontheatre.net
– REPORT on REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs.)
– DISCUSSION of the new venue in town w/ live entertainment every day of the week.
The newest addition to the theatre scene has something almost every night. Check the website for exact performance schedule;
1. Ap., 12 – 21, 2024 – “Billie/Backstage w/ Lady Day”
2. Ap., 16, 2024 – “25th Annual Putman County Spelling Bee”.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– JUST FOR FUN; Quiz about “Nice Work If You Can Get It” @ CVREP.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – All People’s Presbyterian Church Segment

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ALL PEOPLE’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH w/ Rev. Brian Symonds re: 34116 Date Palm Dr., Ste., #7, Cathedral City, CA. 92234 (Dinah Shore and Date Palm)
– DISCUSSION of their Mission Statement; Rev. Brian says they are “radically inclusive”.
1. Scriptural Integrity
2. Personal Relationship w/ Jesus Christ
3. Worship
4. Acceptance of all people
5. Stewardship
6. Outward Focus
– REPORT on his trip to El Salvador.
– DISCUSSION of how he became a Reverand. He was 19 or 20 when he made some life-affirming choices.
– DISCUSSION that he believes we need to be better in our relationship WITH ONE ANOTHER.
– REPORT on the Children’s Program for 4th and 5th graders. School work at this point in time and then hopefully religious studies.
– REPORT on Stonewall Ministries and their services and programs.
– REPORT on their location, facility and services.
– (contact info: www.allpeoplespc.org and (760) 832-8403.

Rev. Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Air Museum, ACT for MS and Art Museum Segment.

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT that Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
HOLD THE DATES;
1. Ap., 6 @ 1:PM – “Tragedy & Redemption in the North Atlantic, 1939-1945.
2. Sat., Ap., 13 @ 1:PM – Edwards AFB: “USAF Test Pilot University”.
3. Sat., Ap., 20 @ 1:PM – From the Front Lines to the C-47 Skytrains: An Eyewitness Account ofCaring for the Wounded by the 111th Evacuation Hospital in WWII.
4. Sat., Ap., 27 @ 1:PM – Before the Tuskegee Airmen Came The National Airmen Association of America
5. Sat., May 4 @ 1:PM – Palm Desert Residents’ Day
– REPORT that there is “Open Cockpit” EVERY SATURDAY from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
– REPORT that the Museum is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. that KIDS 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paying adult. Friendly dogs on a leash. DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN A CAR.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
– REPORT ON ACT FOR MS; needs funding especially @ the end-of-the-year. ACT for MS provides FREE programs for 96 clients and their families in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT on HOLD THE DATES:
1. Ap., 6 – 25th Gala @ the Rancho Las Palmas w/ emcee Ruta Lee. $300. For tix. Cocktails @ 5 PM; Dinner @ 6 PM.
– DISCUSSION of the wonderful grant Act For MS received for mental health support.
– (contact info: www.actforms.org and ((760) 773-9806).

Cont. PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Scott Slaven re; Director of Marketing and Communications 101 N. Museum Dr. P.S. 92262.
– REMINDER; Open Thurs., Fri., Sat., and Sun., 10 to 5 except Thurs. night from 12 to 8 and then admission is FREE due to City of Palm Springs from 5 to 8. DJ’s.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1. Report on the grand unveiling of Albert Frey’s 1931 Aluminaire House. Sun., May 19 TV special.
2. Every Sat., thru May 25 there’s a tour up to the Frey House. 9 AM – 2 PM. Sign up on the website.
3. Sun. Ap., 21 from 12 – 4. Family Plus Series. FREE
4. The new Bistro is coming!!!
5. Get the Museum Newsletter by signing up on the website.
6. Open Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., and Mon. Closed Tues., and Wed.,
– (contact info: www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800)

Ann and Scott

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier. Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– DISCUSSION of how busy the airport has been due to so many event. BNP Tennis, White Party, Spring Break, Easter Coachella, Stage Coach etc.
– REPORT that you MUST get to the airport 2 HOURS EARLIER THAN YOUR FLIGHT.
– DISCUSSION of how to travel w/ guns for hunting, etc.
– DISCUSSION of “Stay and Play” new visitor pass program. Details on the website. Register to get a gate pass, go thru security, go to the gate to meet someone, or spend some time thru security w/ children etc., BEFORE their flight. Not available between peak hours of 10 AM to 1 PM. FREE. Same security/background checks.
– REPORT that Avelo Airlines will increase their service to Santa Rosa was seasonal, now it’s year-round. This makes 13 non-stop destinations this summer.
– REPORT on the newest restaurant that has opened; “NineCities Kraft” w/ kraft beers.
– DISCUSSION of the concessions that are underway. More will be opening soon.
– REPORT on the new restaurants and shops that are coming. There will be 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and an ice cream shop.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take and the immediate statis of your flight, the occupancy of the parking lots, etc..www.flypsp.com. Go to www.tsa.gov and go to the section “what can I bring”.
– REPORT on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com). Now you don’t have to go to a TSA office, starting soon will just have to go to PSP.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)

Daniel

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President and Steve Velez musician, emcee: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– REPORT on the FABULOUS Mar.,27 concert w/ Ted Vigil presenting the music of John Denver @ the McCallum.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– REPORT on the fabulous Desert Symphony Concert Feb., 29 featuring Tony DeSare. The 40 Veterans who were “treated” to the show by Patrons of the Symphony. Conductor Dean Anderson. Placement of the orchestra. The fabulous guest violinist.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. April 11, – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On” @ the McCallum.
– REPORT for the NEW SEASON – Nancy will announce the new season of 5 shows at the Ap., 11 program.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy, Steve and Symphony Sammy

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Tours Segment

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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– REPORT on his 2019 Jeopardy Appearance.
– REPORT that Red Jeep is VERY BUSY. All 15 Jeeps have been out twice a day.
– SAVE THE DATE: Wed., April 3 when Rick will speak @ Steve Kanold’s ACT FREE TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT @ Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort. 74695 Highway 111, across from the Embassy Suites, Palm Desert. 1 – 3 PM.
– DISCUSSION of what comment they hear the most from their clients. “Didn’t think the Desert would have this much foliage.” The desert doesn’t bloom every year.
– REPORT that the desert wildflowers don’t last long.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year. Was started by a woman.
– REPORT that the rain can make “huge” changes in the canyons and washes that they use as their “roads”.
– REPORT They have 15 Jeeps and 2 SUVs. They have 40 drivers/guides. All are well-trained and make their own tours up. Although there is a list of required things to show on the tour. They run tours 3 or 4 days a week.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour
2. Indian Canyons
3. Joshua Tree
4. Painted Canyon Tour
– DISCUSSION of the tour items they have for animals, babies, older folks etc. Children 6 years and older will enjoy the tour and there are booster seats.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz REPORT on the 3 ways the plates move. 1. Subduction zone. 2. Plate spreading. 3. Strike/slip.
– REPORT on how the guides are trained.
– REPORT that every 2 years they have to take a First Aid Course and are given a certificate.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert, .
– REPORT on how busy he’s been. And with Coachella and Stagecoach, the White Party coming it will continue to be.
– DISCUSSION of the presentation of the food his staff creates.
– REPORT on the new Chili Colorado he’s putting on the menu coming out next week. He’s going to offer a rib-eye steak as an option on the steak salad for the new menu too. A new seafood dish as well.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates. Still working on the cookie product.
– DISCUSSION of the possibility of doing a cookbook.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week; 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook. How Stagecoach and Coachella will impact “J.T.’s”.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)

Todd in his Easter outfit

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is better, sparkling water or tap? (Nothing wrong w/ sparkling water. Usually infused w/ carbon dioxide and can be flavored. Tap water may have fluoride in it to prevent tooth decay.)
2. What is the “exercise pill”. (Activates a protein in your body’s cell increase endurance…more about building muscles. Will counter neurodegenerative diseases.)
3. After Lindsey and Brian have talked so much about the benefits of drinking coffee, is Swiss water decaf also good for you? (Swiss Water specific decaf coffee is fine for you and helps ban antioxidants. Decaf coffee removes 15% of free radicals; helps prevent liver disease; may reduce some mental decline; my reduce the risk of rectal cancer.)
4. Is there a shortage of chemotherapy? (Yes, there was a certain shortage but it’s improving. These shortages happen sometimes @ the plants that produce these products.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
5. What is a tapeworm, and how does it get to your brain? (A tapeworm is a parasitic infection. Actually the tapeworms come from pigs. Comes from areas w/ poor sanitation. It hangs out in your intestine. The larvae gets to your brain and is the major cost of adult onset seizures.)
6. What is DKA.? (Diabetic Keto Acidosis. Happens to people who can’t produce enough insulin. Sugar cannot get into the cells so it remains in the blood stream and causes problems)
7. What is the abortion pill? (Combination of 2 drugs. Used at home to end a pregnancy up to 11 weeks. Series of 2 pills. NOT a morning after pill, which will NOT cause an abortion, just PREVENTS pregnancy.)
8. Can prescription drugs cause memory loss and can they be linked to Alzheimers? (Yes, there are medications that can cause issues w/ retention. Benadryl is such a drug. All about signals in the brain. No, Alzheimers is not affected by medications.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey