April Appearances 2025

#14 – Palm Canyon Theatre presented “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. The outstanding work was by Sean Timothy Brown as he seemed to “channel” Jack Nicholson in the lead role. Amazing set by J.W. Layne, w/ good sound and lighting effects. “Forever Plaid” runs May 9 – 18. www.palmcanyontheatre.net.

#13 – Ap., 26 – Animal Samaritans “CATerday” Event @ the Rowan w/ Jarred Ellis, Dir., of Development and Philanthropy w/ his husband Ricky. Pppppuuuuurrrfect.

#12 – Ap., 25, Happy 9th “Adoptiversary” Sonny Cool Cat from 2016 @ Animal Samaritans.

#11 – Adam Karstens scores HUGE w/ the production of “Other Desert Cities” @ CVRep. This stellar cast presents family dynamics we can all relate to on some level and in some way. Fast-paced dialogue AND a beautiful set. Just like “home”. Runs thru May 4. www.cvrep.org.

#10 – R.I.P. -7.1.1936 – 4.22.2025 – Lisette Haigler. Photo w/ her devoted Boyd. What a grand gal.

#9 – R.I.P. Pope Francis. What a Blessed Easter-type “exit” and good example you set for all of us. 12.17.36 – 4.21.25.

#8 – Have a Blessed, “egg-cellent” Easter w/ Bunny Hugs!!!!.

#7 – Remembering a happier Ap., 17. Dinner @ “Spencers” w/ Marty, Steve, the late Jim Rider, Lalo, Joey and hostess, the late Cindy Williams and her producer. Grand food, food and fellowship. Miss Jim and Cindy every day.

#6 – R.I.P. Wink Martindale, “The King of the Television Game Show”. 12.4.1933 – 4.15.2025. Sandy, Wink and Joey on a happy day.

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#5 – Please join me Ap., 18; 5:30 PM when I speak @ the Historical Society of Palm Desert. “Having It All”.

#4 – Ap., 12 – Oh the joy of seeing “Hairspray” @ Desert-Theatricals w/ my Grangirl Shelbey Mae. I thought I’d seen the highlight of the production when the amazing cast began singing…BUT NO, the highlight was the fabulous choreography by Ray Limon…. BUT NO, the glorious costumes were “spot-on” and so colorful and timely…BUT THEN I realized that the orchestra under the guidance of Joshua Carr hadn’t missed a beat, let alone hit a wrong note. SO, how on earth did the messages of race, age, prejudice, love, youth, blue-collar, jealousy, media, motherhood AND high school all fit into those glorious two acts? PLUS, you had to look up once in a while from the delicious cuisine of Willie Rhine to watch the stage!!! The magic that continues to be Desert-Theatricals, that’s how. www.desert-theatricals.com. Get your brooms and cauldrons ready for October and “The Addams Family”. It’s probably already sold out!!!!

#3 – Ap., 11 – 13 Coachella 2025. Lady Gaga and more. The world comes to the Coachella Valley.

#2 – Ap., 10 “National Siblings Day”. My little Sis Jean (9) and me (13) Sept., 1959 on the Ranch in Lathrop, CA.

#1 – R.I.P. Dear Debbie Setlin.