JoeyWP
January 2022 Appearances
Theater “Box Office” Segment – February 2, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Theater “Box Office” Segment
THEATER “BOX OFFICE” SEGMENT w/ Tracey Ellis re: CVRep Executive Director. 68510 E. Palm Cyn,. Dr, Cathedral City.
– REPORT that most of the Coachella Valley theaters will require proof of vaccination and a photo ID. Check w/ each individual theater before you go to a show.
– REPORT ON CVREP – “Life X 3” @ CVRep. March 30 Luminary Luncheon honoring Michael Childers. www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY – Presents “Salty”. March 25 – Ap.,1 the last show of the season, “All This Intimacy”. www.detctheatre.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE – Presents “Palm Springs The Musical”. www.desertroseplayhouse.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS – Presents “Always – Patsy Cline”. Next up “I Ought to be in Pictures” by Neil Simon. www.dtworks.org.
– REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS w/ Michael Shaw has postponed “The Mountaintop”. Depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth. www.dezartperforms.com.
– REPORT ON THE GREEN ROOM THEATRE COMPANY – Will present a FREE staged reading “An Iliad” @ P.D. Library. www.greenroomtheatrecompany.org.
– REPORT ON THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
Announces the postponement of “Les Miserables”. One night only for “There’s Nothing Like a Dame”. Through March 13 “Palm Springs Getaway”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
– REPORT that Broadway ticket sales were up last week, but overall box office grosses fell. 2 more shows have closed. BUT prices are lower than they have been in recent years. www.newyorktheatreguide.com.
– REPORT on the best theatre cities in the U.S. re: Paste Magazine.
1. Minneapolis
2. Chicago
3. Washington D.C.
4. Philadelphia
5. San Diego
6. Louisville
7. Seattle
8. Boston
9. Denver
10. Dallas/Ft. Worth
– (contact info: email: tessex@nullcvep.org and (760) 861-1006).
Tracey
Museum Segment – February 2, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Museum Segment
ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that on Thurs., Feb., 3, “Pinot Pallet” $45. In Rancho Mirage and Includes all supplies. Snacks and wine. Limited number may attend.
– HOLD THE DATE: Sun., March 13 @ 6 PM Springs Gala @ the Rancho Los Palmas Marriott. $300. Beach party theme. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, show.
– (contact info: www.actforms.org and (760) 773-9806).
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re:745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that the Museum is open 10 – 5 every day. With over 70 vintage aircraft in 4 hangers.
– REPORT that the B25 used in the film Memphis Belle is now on site. There for the next 2 years.
– REPORT on Feb., on-going exhibition until Feb., 15 by Stan Stokes. 10 AM to 5 PM daily. He is our local aviation artist, Stan Stokes will exhibit his portraits of the Tuskegee Airmen. He has a 10-panel mural of the Tuskegee Airmen in the European Hanger @ the Museum.
– REPORT on Sat., Feb., 5 @ 1 PM, program on “4 Trips to Poland”.
– REPORT on Sat., Feb., 12 @ 1 PM, program Bessie Coleman to honor Black History Month.
– REPORT on Sat., Feb., 17 @ 1 PM, program by Dr. Ed Gordon about Judgement @ Nuremberg.
– HOLD THE DATE: Fri. March 25 for the Gala w/ Joe Mantegna emceeing. Celebrating advances in technology.
– REPORT on Warbird Rides, listed on websites. – Warbird Rides available for $195. Book online for a ride in one of 2 P-51, (“Bunny” and “Man of War”) C-47, T28, T33 (jet).
– HOLD THE DATE; Feb., 18 for the Gala. Honoring folks who have been in jets and space.
– REPORT that KIDS get in FREE w/ a paying adult.
– REPORT on the “sale table” and gift shop.
– (contact info: www.psairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
WARING INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION. w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., #201, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the need for host homes.
– HOLD THE DATE: For the Gala date changed to Monday Mar., 28, 2022 @ Westin Mission Hills. Tickets are $300 – $500.
– REPORT that the VWIP Competition will come back IN PERSON in April 10 – 18, 2022. Expecting 25 contestants ages 18 TO 31. City of Palm Desert is the Host Sponsor again and the events will be FREE thanks to the City of Palm Desert.
– REPORT that volunteer training will begin soon.
– (contact info: www.vwipc.org and (760) 773-2575).
Ann
cont. Museum Segment – February 2, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – cont. Museum Segment
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Scott Slaven re: 101 N. Museum Dr. P.S. 92262.
– REPORT that they are open Thurs., Fri., Sat., and Sun., Please get your tickets in advance on the website.
– REPORT that you can sign up for the newsletter on the website.
– REPORT that tomorrow night, Thurs., Feb., 3 is the opening reception for Black History Month from 5 to 7 PM. FREE tickets available on the website. Featuring the “E and J Band”.
– REPORT that there will be FREE Thurs., night lectures on Feb., 17 for Black History Month.
– REPORT on the works of Helen Frankenthaler and her very large works.
– REPORT on Robert Longo lecture Feb., 12 and that his exhibition will close in March.
– REPORT that C.E.O. Adam Lerner is doing a 3 part lecture series “A Biased Orientation to Contemporary Art.”.
– (contact info: www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800)
Scott
Astrology Segment – February 1, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Astrology Segment
ASTROLOGY w/ Dana Haynes. re: Astrology World News.
– REPORT on all the signs for the New Year and a “Tiger” year.
– REPORT that biggest issues for Taurua, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarians are in for a lot of positive changes during this New Year.
– REPORT for Aquarius
– REPORT for Pices
– REPORT for Aries
– REPORT for Taurus
– REPORT for Gemini
– REPORT for Cancer
– REPORT for Leo
– REPORT for Virgo
– REPORT for Libra
– REPORT for Scorpio}
– REPORT for Sagittarius
– REPORT for Capricorn
– (contact info: www.astrologyworldnews.com and (442) 226-6373.)
Dana
Entertainment Segment – February 1, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Entertainment Segment
MC CALLUM MOMENTS w/ Jeffrey Siegel. re: McCallum Theatre. 73000 Fred Waring Dr. Palm Desert, CA.
– REPORT on Jeffrey’s show Monday Feb., 7 @ 7 PM. How happy he is to be working w/ Mitch Gershenfeld again. The level of musical sophistication he feels from the McCallum audiences.
– DISCUSSION of his musical history and background.
– DISCUSSION of his fabulous career. His talents as a teacher, a pianist and/or an entertainer.
– DESCRIPTION that Jeffrey’s enthusiasm is contagious, his credentials are world class and his virtuosity is astounding!!!
– DISCUSSION of the program he’ll be presenting on Monday Feb., 7. Appropriate for all ages. Jeffrey will present Beethoven’s most famous pieces and a few that are not as well know.
– HOLD THE DATE for his program on Chopin coming in March to the McCallum.
– DISCUSSION of the lovely piano he plays @ the McCallum.
– (contact info: www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-2787 www.keyboardconversations.com.)
Jeffrey
City of Palm Springs Segment – February 1, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – City of Palm Springs Segment
PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT w/ Police Chief Andrew Mills. re: 200 S. Civic Dr. P.S. CA, 92262
– REPORT on his impressive history in law enforcement.
– DISCUSSION of how to come in and access what can be improved in the Department. His compliments about the caliber of the Palm Springs Police Force.
Firstly he talked to every single staff member. (160). Next, he will conduct 5 community meetings.
– DISCUSSION that he wants to 1. Set the Mission and 2. Define the crime-fighting priorities folks have.
– REPORT that then he wants the Department to be as transparent as possible and publish all this information. i.e. homelessness, blatant drug use, mental health, etc.
– REPORT that he wants to do a “staffing study” w/ City Manager Justin Clifton re; do we need more officers.
– REPORT that officers continued to work thru the beginning and on-going Covid Pandemic, civil unrest, etc.
– DISCUSSION if you see a Policeman, buy him a cup of coffee.
– REPORT that you can call him @ his cell (831) 212-9801.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsca.gov and General info (760) 323-8116.
Chief Mills
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – January 31, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dan Gore re: “Oscar’s The Scene of Palm Springs”. 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the hand-made cinnamon rolls Oscar’s is now featuring. Made by Chef Alex. Description of the warm ones Dan brought to the show.
– REPORT on the food @ Oscars.
– REPORT on the shows that are coming up. Mostly Dinner and the Theatre.
1. Thursdays Dinner w/ Nunzio Sisto 6:30 – 8:30.
2. Feb., 1 – The Dreamboats
3. Feb., 2 – Robin Lyon w/ Michael Orland “Been There, Done That, Now What?”
4. Feb., 3 – “Open Mic Night” w/ Michael Orland
5. Feb., 4 – Lisa Donahey w/ Michael Orland “Been There, Done That, Now What?”
6. Feb., 25 – Marilu Henner.
7. HOLD THE DATE for Frankie Avalon in March.
8. HOLD THE DATE for “The Ladies of Knotts Landing” in March.
– REPORT that you get tickets @ www.oscarscabaret.com.
– (contact info: www.oscarspalmsprings.com and (760) 325-1188)
Dan
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – January 31, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that this is our 100th week of Pandemic.
– REPORT on Tanner’s interview last week. DISCUSSION of the long-term impact of falls.
– REPORT on the issues Covid causes of fatigue. Covid will be endemic. Booster will probably be a yearly requirement.
– DISCUSSION that last week the daily case rate in Riverside County was around 225 per 100,000. The death rate is lagging.
– REPORT that the next variant will be EVEN MORE TRANSMISSIBLE.
– REPORT that stays in hospitals in the Coachella Valley are now several weeks long. Patients even seem to “give up”.
– REPORT that the test kits are becoming more available and will be coming to you in the mail. You can get them FREE (8 per covered person per month) via your health plan.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has plentiful amounts of treatments available.
– REPORT that if you are sick and have symptoms COME GET TESTED @ D.O.H.C. whether or not you are a member.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is one of only 3 health care facilities in the CV that is allowed to participate in the oral anti-virals.
– REPORT that they are treating the unvaccinated individuals FIRST, because once they get sick THEY WANT TO FEEL BETTER.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Brian
cont. “Medicine Cabinet” w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – January 31, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. “Medicine Cabinet” w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– ‘THE MEDICINE CABINET” Questions from “Joey Pals”.
1. What is a “Post Covid” brain fog? Can it change your spinal fluid? (Yes, and seems to happen more for women than men.)
– REPORT that Omicron doesn’t cause the loss of taste and smell as much as Delta does.
2. There is a new variant spreading in UK and Scandinavia called “stealth mutations” and are half of all new cases. Pushing Omicron aside? (Yes, this is just the way it happens. Omicron still primary virus in the U.S.).
– REPORT that Brian hopes this virus will become more “flu-like” in the next few months.
3. Does Red wine reduce the risk of getting Covid? (Yes. In moderation. Those who drink wine occasionally DO LIVE LONGER.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Brian
