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Desert Symphony Segment – October 7, 2025
Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment
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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Debbie Shapiro, Executive Director and Debi Olcese, Development Coordinator. 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that the Symphony is sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– 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.
– DISCUSSION that all performances are at THE SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage.
– HOLD THE DATES FOR THE ’25 SEASON:
1. THURS., NOV., 20, ’25 – 7:30 PM; An Electrifying Journey of Elton’s Career.
2. WED., DEC., 10, ’25 – 7:30 PM; The Texas Tenors – Deep in the Heart of Christmas.
3. TUES., JAN., 13, ’26 – ‘Symphonettes” Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro; 78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta; 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. $195.
4. THURS., JAN., 15, ’26 – 7:30 PM; An Evening w/ Grammy Award Winner Melissa Manchester.
5. THURS., FEB., 19, ’26 – 8:00 PM; 37th Annual Gala; An Evening w/ Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters in Concert w/ the Desert Symphony.
6. WED., MAR., 11, ‘26 – 7:30 PM; The Music of Billy Joel Starring Tony and Grammy Nominee Michael Cavanaugh.
7. THURS., AP., 16, ‘26 – 7:30 PM; Classical Night Fever.
– REPORT that to get Tickets @ www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)
Debbie and Debi
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – October 7, 2025
Seg 2 – 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.
– REPORT that you can go to www.progresspsp.com and see the latest updates on the construction. i.e. new elevators and flight displays. Now there’s curbside seating. New “Duty Free” venue.
– PSP’s curbside now features two circular “UFO” bench planters, ten concrete benches, and six matching receptacles, all custom-made as exact replicas of the originals from the 1960’s design.
– REPORT that PSP Mid-Century construction is almost done. Worked w/ Gary Wexler (son of Don) to be certain every detail reflected PSP’s architectural roots while welcoming today’s travelers in style.
– REPORT that volunteer Navigators are needed.
– REPORT that there are 80 new electric vehicle charging stations being added, in Sec., B of the parking area. New escalators and elevators as well.
– REPORT on new routes;
1. Oct., 26 – Alaska to Santa Rosa, CA.
2. Nov., 8 – Delta and Southwest to Austin, TX.
3. Dec., 18 – United to Newark, New Jersey.
4. Dec., 20 – American to Charlotte, N.C.
5. Mar., 5 – Ap., Southwest to Austin.
– DISCUSSION that Chicago and NYC year-round daily flights are in the works.
– DISCUSSION that a flight w/ ONLY 1 STOP…called Direct Flights, NOT non-stop.
– DISCUSSION of the “stay and play” feature that is good for 1 day. Go to www.flypsp.com/stayandplay.
– DISCUSSION of the “play and pay” register on www.flypsp.com to shop, eat, etc., w/out security.
– REPORT on the pink door (i.e. the pink door house in S. Palm Springs) @ the airport. It’s an emblem of Palm Springs that is pre-security and has coffee, retail, etc.,
– (contact info; www.flypsp.com).
Daniel
Red-Jeep Tours Segment – October 7, 2025
Seg 3 – Red-Jeep Tours Segment
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RED-JEEP TOURS w/ Rick Curtiss
– REPORT that due to government “shut-down” Joshua Tree National Park is operating w/ limited staff so tours are not going there for the time being.
– REPORT on the death of Jane Goodall. (4.3.1934 – 10.1.2025)
– DISCUSSION of snakes.
1. Study of snake behavior in India.
2. Difference in Vipers (live birth or lay eggs that hatch immediately) and Reptiles that just lay eggs.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What about tortoise? (As pets they become “habituated” or “imprinted” and use to being fed, etc.)
– (contact info: www.red-jeep.com and (760) 324-5337)
Rick
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – October 6, 2025
Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Mark Lodovico re: @ “Vicky’s of Santa Fe” 45-100 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA. 92210.
– DISCUSSION of the fabulous HUGE baked potato, the “twice-baked” potato, the great bread, the GREAT roast chicken, etc., etc.
– DISCUSSION of the many awards won by Vickys since 1989.
– TALK of the how Vicky’s came by the name.
– DISCUSSION of the incredible menu.
– REPORT on the entertainment line-up. The FABULOUS intimate venue for music. All LIVE musicians.
– DISCUSSION of the various “areas” in the restaurant.
– REPORT on hours; starting in June Open Tues. – Sat., Closed Sun & Mon.
– REPORT on the 10.31 Halloween Costume Contest
– REPORT that reservations are requested.
– (contact info: www.vickysofsantafe.com and (760) 345-9770)
Mark
Crossroads-To-Care Segment – October 6, 2025
Seg 2 – Crossroads-To-Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan, MSN, ANP-BC re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– DEFINITION of what a “nurse practitioner” is.
– PATRICIA PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that Patricia can prescribe GENERIC BRANDS and save you MONEY!!!
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood-draw and deliver it to the labs.
5. SHE HAS PORTABLE ULTRASOUND AND XRAY DEVICES.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and get dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. Don’t have to deal w/ how long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What is CKD? (Chronic Kidney Disease. Very serious, different levels; caused by cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, some medications. There are treatments. Test w/ blood or urine test.)
2. What is trintellix? (A relatively new drug for the treatment of depression. Requires a prescription. Depression causes you to sleep more, eat more, anxiety. All side effects of something.)
3. Are beets good for all the things the TV commercials say? (Beets are good for many things.)
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee, or she can bill Medicare, and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that many of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patricia
Revolution Stage Company Segment – October 6, 2025
Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment
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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY. w/ Gary Powers re: 611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs, CA., 92264
– DISCUSSION that Michael Orland is “in residence” @ RSC w/ “Open Mic”.
– HOLD THE DATES;
– Thru Oct., 11; “Point Loma”
– Wed., Oct., 8; “Opera Exposed” w/ Metropolitan Opera Singer Valerian Ruminski w/ Joel Baker on piano and a special appearance w/ Miss Joey English. 7PM
– Oct., 6 – Nov., 3, every Monday night “Cabaret Riot”
– Oct., 17 – “I’m Still Here” w/ Paul Crane.
– Oct., 19 – Staged Reading of “Dishin’ w/ Divine”
– Oct., 24 – Nov., 1 – “Evil Dead, the Musical”
– REPORT on what you can expect during the program.
– (contact info; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.).
Gary
Joey’s Daily Datebook – October 6 – 10, 2025
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Lifestyle Properties.
www.desertlifestyleproperties.com and (760) 818-7518
“Desert Lifestyle, Redefined”
FRIDAY: Oct., 10, 2025. National Angel Food Cake Day.
1. WHO; DESERT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES Ben Leaskou wants you to know about;
WHAT; The Joey English “Mystery House”
WHEN; NOW
WHERE: 49101 Escalante Dr., Indio; Mediterranean Inspired; 2/3 acre; $1,650,000. 4 beds., 4 baths, 3468 sq.
WEB; www.desertlifestyleproperties.com.
2. WHO; DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION
WHAT; Print El Paseo Pink
WHEN; SUN., OCT., 11; 7:30 AM KICK OFF
WHERE: Register & start @ Hotel Paseo.
WEB; www.desertcancerfoundation.org.
3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT @ 5 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: Oct., 9, 2025. National World Panda Day.
1. WHO; THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
WHAT; Roald Dahl’s “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory”
WHEN; Oct., 3 – 12, 2025
WHERE: 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs
WEB; www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
2. WHO; CV REP;S Artistic Director Adam Karsten wants you to know about;
WHAT; Single tickets on sale; “Dear Evan Hansen”, “One Man Two Guvnors”, “Guys & Dolls”, “Ernest Shackelton Loves Me”
WHEN; NOW
WHERE; 68510 e. Palm Cayn., Dr., Cathedral City
WEB; www.cvrep.org.
3. WHO; ACRISURE ARENA
WHAT; Home opener for the Firebirds vs San Diego Gulls.
WHEN; TOMORROW, OCT., 10.
WHERE: Acrisure Arena
WEB; www.acrisiurearena.com.
WEDNESDAY: Oct.,8, 2025. National Fluffernutter Day.
1.WHO; DAP HEALTH C.E.O. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know;
WHAT; DAPHealth has so many services FOR EVERYONE
WHEN; NOW
WHERE: Information on-line.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.
2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY’S Gary Powers wants you to know;
WHAT: “Point Loma” a play by Tim Milligan
WHEN; OCT., 2 – 11, 2025
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
3. WHO; AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS Chairman Milanovich wants you to know.
WHAT; “The Life & Muisic of George Michael”
WHEN; FRI., OCT., 10; 8 PM.
WHERE; THE SHOW in Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
TUESDAY: Oct., 7, 2025 National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day.
1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; An Evening w/ Bradford Marsalis
WHEN; TONIGHT; OCT., 7
WHERE; 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2. WHO; OSCAR’S PALM SPRINGS.
WHAT; Dragachella (weekly drag festival).
WHEN; OCT., 10; $10 or $20.
WHERE; 125. E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way. #108. Palm Springs.
WEB; www.oscarspalmsprings.com.
3. WHO; DESERT-THEATRICALS Josh and Ray, want you to know.
WHAT; Dinner Theatre Under the Stars. “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” w/ food by Wally’s.
WHEN; OCT., 24 – 26; DINNER AND THE THEATER
WHERE; 71560 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA.
WEB; www.desert-theatricals.com.
MONDAY: Oct., 6, 2025 National Mad Hatter Day.
1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; “Noir Con” 2025
WHEN; OCT., 23 – 26
WHERE; The P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo, in P.S.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; THE PLAZA THEATER
WHAT; “Pops @ The Plaza:” 12.22 “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”; 1.20 “Broadway & Beyond”;3.3 “music Knights”; 4.14 “Disco Inferno 70’s”.
WHEN; SEASIB TIX ON SALE NOW.
WEB; www.PalmSpringsPlazaTheatre.com
3. WHO; TEMECULA THEATER
WHAT; “Fiddler on the Roof”
WHEN; OCT., 10 – 26.
WHERE; Old Town Community Theater
WEB; www.temeculatheater.org.
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September Appearances 2025
The Center CV Segment – October 3, 2025
Seg 1 – The Center CV Segment
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THE CENTER CV w/ Police Chief Andrew Mills and Cathy Mills, re; Center Stage Honorary Co-Chairs.
– REPORT on their support of The Center 2025 “Center Stage” event on Friday Oct., 17. At the Palm Springs Air Museum. Themed “Creating Impact Together”.
– REPORT on the wonderful programs @ The Center, LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. See them on
line @ www.thecentercv.org/en/programs
– REPORT on The Center’s Awards this year; Jeff Weyant & Marty Massiello for Legacy Award Honorees.
– REPORT on special musical performance by Marisa Corvo.
– (contact info; www.thecentercv.org) .
Chief Andy and Cathy
Florist Segment – October 3, 2025
Seg 2 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT that the flower of the month of Oct. is the Marigold. Symbolizes warmth, creativity, joy and protects healing.
– REPORT that we should get ready for Thanksgiving w/ centerpiece orders and Christmas FOR EVERYTHING.
– Biggest wedding months are Oct., and Nov., They have an “A la carte” package for weddings and an Elopement Package.
– REPORT that they also have FLORAL SASHES.
– DISCUSSION of the various colors brides pick for their wedding themes. Even desert colors are popular.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Fri., from 11AM to 3 PM. By appointment too.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Kayla
RIP Jane Goodall 4.3.1934 – 10.1.2025
