Wear Red and Eat Chocolate!
  

JoeyWP

Entertainment Segment – December 4, 2021

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Entertainment Segment

Listen to Hour 2 Seg 1

ENTERTAINMENT w/ Dan Gore, “Oscar’s Cabaret” 125 E. Tahquitz Way, Palm Springs.
– Tues., Dec., 7 Private VIP Reception for Dionne Warwick. Red Carpet that evening to “see the stars” as spectators.
– Wed., Dec., 8 – Star Dedication for Dionne Warwick, (open to the public) in front of Wellwood Library @ 11 AM.
– Wed., Dec., 8 – An Intimate Evening w/ Angie Dickinson @ 7 PM @ Oscars.  Multi-media presentation and a Q. and A.
– Thurs., Dec., 9 – An Intimate Evening w/ Loni Anderson @ 7 PM @ Oscars. Multi-media presentation and a Q. and A.
– Fri., Dec., 10 – An Evening of Songs and Stories w/ Freda Payne @ 7 PM @ Oscars. Discussion of her new book “Band of Gold”.
– HOLD THE DATE; Fri. Dec., 31 – “Dragasours” Four Very famous Drag Queens. Em-ceed by the fabulous “Gypsy”. Dinner and a show.  Seating begins @ 9 PM.
– COMING NEXT YEAR; Rich Little, Belinda Carlilse, Marilu Henner.
– Open every day from 11 AM on, expect Monday open for dinner only. Sat., and Sun., breakfast, brunch, etc.
Tuesday nights “Electricity”.
– REPORT on the new chef Alex.  Great food!!!
– (contact info: www.oscarspalmsprings.com and (760) 325-1188).

Dan

LIBERTY TREES;

  • Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
  • Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
  • Will deliver.
  • Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
  • Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
  • Will flock any color.
  • Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
  • Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
  • Call Sequoia @ (406) 531-8018.

“Box Office” Segment – December 4, 2021

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – “Box Office” Segment

Listen to Hour 2 Seg 2

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 – “Bakersfield Mist” @ CVRep. Returning through Dec., 12. www.cvrep.org.
REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS w/ Michael Shaw will present “The Mountaintop”. Depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth. www.dezartperforms.com.
REPORT ON DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE – “Christmas w/ the Crawfords”. Through Dec., 26th.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org.
– REPORT ON THE GREEN ROOM THEATRE COMPANY The regular season opens in Feb., 2022., w/ w/ classes to start in January. www.greenroomtheatrecompany.org.
REPORT ON THE MCCALLUM THEATRE
Tickets on sale for 2021-2022 Grand Reopening Season of “Hairspray”. Runs thru Dec., 12.  Coming soon; Barry Manilow “Gift of Love” concerts to benefit local charities. www.mccallumtheatre.com.
-REPORT ON THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
“The Sound of Music” runs thru Dec., 19th.  On Dec., 15, a “Holiday Sparkle” concert.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
-REPORT ON THEATRE 29
Presents “A Christmas Carol”. Coming soon “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Rapunzel” in Jan., 2022
www.theatre29.org.
-REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD
Will host the winners competition on the CVRep stage.
Phone: (760) 325-6107.
-REPORT ON THE PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
Will perform “Sparkle, Twinkle, Jingle” @ the Annenberg Dec., 10 – 12. www.psgmc.com.
REPORT ON THEATRES NATIONWIDE;
– REPORT that Broadway tickets are again a hot commodity. (check out www.act-tours.com)  Theatres have announced exciting new shows.  If NYC is too far, then catch many great shows in San Francisco @ the Curran on Geary St.,
www.newyorktheatreguide.com.
– (contact info: email: tessex@nullcvep.org and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

Museum Segment – December 4, 2021

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – Museum Segment

Listen to Hour 2 Seg 3

ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re: 73-710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the Holiday Party, “Rock Around the Christmas Tree” Thurs., Dec., 2 @ Acqua California Bistro, $150. @ the River in Rancho Mirage. Entertainment by MTU grads. Chaired by Linda W. and Joanne H.
– REPORT on the Holiday Luncheon they have for all the clients and their families. Bill Marx entertains.
– REPORT that the Act for MS clients do better in a colder climate.
– REPORT that Act for Ms is one of the charities benefited by Barry Manilow’s “A Gift of Love” concerts in December.
– REPORT that all funds raised STAY in the Valley.
– HOLD THE DATE: Gala Sunday March 13.
– HOLD THE DATE: Literary Book Club w/ Ruta Lee on Jan. 16.
– (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 B17 used in the film Memphis Belle is now on site. There for the next 2 years.
– REPORT that TODAY is the Sat., before Pearl Harbor.  FREE Program (w/ admission) @ 1 PM on the Japanese aircraft @ the time of the attack.
– 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).
– REPORT that Dec., 11 – “Airwing 8” program.
– REPORT that Dec., 10 and 11 the Museum will close early.
– REPORT that Dec., 18 – Santa arrives.  “Santa’s Miracle on the Tarmack” sound and lights show that you go thru in YOUR CAR. $25. A car.  Buy your tickets on-line.
– REPORT that the Air Museum will be closed Christmas.
– DISCUSSION of the fabulous gift shop for Christmas giving.  i.e. Pink flight jackets for the ladies.
– HOLD THE DATE; Feb., 18 for the Gala. Honoring folks who have been in jets and space.
– (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 on Monday Feb., 7, 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

“Go Green” Segment- December 4, 2021

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment

Listen to Hour 3 Seg 1

DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Ashley Metzger re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on her “felt” tree for her little boys.
– REPORT that today is World Water Loss Day.  Means the water that comes out of your home that is not put to its intended use.
– REPORT that today is dedicated to providing efficient of our water TO US.
– DISCUSSION of helping homeowners w/ a “fix it ticket”.
– DISCUSSION of how to best repair a water leak.
– REPORT on incentives for purchases of clothes washers @ www.dwa.org/incentives.
– REPORT that water rates are going up.
– REPORT on next week’s Adoption Hearing for Sustainable Ground Water Management Plan. Planning ahead.
– (contact info; www.dwa.org and (760) 323-4971).

Ashley

LIBERTY TREES;

  • Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
  • Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
  • Will deliver.
  • Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
  • Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
  • Will flock any color.
  • Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
  • Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
  • Call Sequoia @ (406) 531-8018.

“Cyber Chat” Segment – December 4, 2021

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – “Cyber Chat” Segment

Listen to Hour 3 Seg 2

EGGHEADIT w/ Dennis Shelly re:
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”.
– REPORT that he is busiest w/ tv set-ups right now. More folks are choosing to work from home so he is helping them to set up.
Questions from Joey Pal’s.
1. What is WFH? (Work from home.)
2. Is it too late for Dennis to help w/ Christmas set-ups? (Yes, AND there is a problem “getting” them here. Many retailers have set up their own shipping.)
3. Is it true that Google “knows where you are @ all times? (If you are on a cell phone, then yes, from cell towers.)
4. Is it a good time to upgrade a computer? (If your computer is over 8 years YES. Actually 6 years is better).
NEW IDEAS FOR GIFTS;
1. Smart mug.  $100.
2. Traveler mug
3. Slider cover for webcam. So folks can’t “spy” on you. Available on Amazon. Flipkart. Under $15.
– DISCUSSION for Windows 11 is coming out. Will come thru an update.  New PC’s w/ Windows 11 installed will be ready by Christmas this year.
– REPORT that Windows 11 will be in quarter 4.
– DISCUSSION of the changes you will see in Windows 11 because it is NOW OFFICIALLY OUT!!!!. 
– REPORT that any time there is a massive new operating system change we will have to re-learn new things.  Should be safer. Dennis can give you lessons in basics thru advanced computer usage.
– REPORT on how Dennis can “take over” your computer and NOW also your phone and IPad remotely, monitor hacks, and run all diagnostic checks for $50./month for up to 3 devices. Spam Assassin is one of his programs. He can check remotely if you have the TPM on your computer.
1. $20/month – Standard program – Covers 1 user, 3 devices. Anti-virus and discount rates for on-site service.
2. $34. – Advanced program. – Anti-virus and unlimited “over-the-phone” support.
3. $50/month – Premium program. – All of the above PLUS data back up and security.
– (contact info; www.eggheadit.com and (760) 205-0105).

Dennis

DAPHealth/Revivals Segment – December 4, 2021

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – DAPHealth/Revivals Segment

Listen to Hour 3 Seg 3

MR. COMMUNITY w/ Steven Henke re: Director of Brand Marketing @ 1695 N. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92262.
– REPORT on World Aids Day. Time to remember those who were lost and a time to recommit to “access to care” @ DAPHealth and all the services available to folks now.
– REMEMBERING Ryan White who tested positive in 1984 and died in 1990. Monday Dec., 6 would have been his 50th birthday. The Ryan White Care Act that his mother
helped pass. Pays for care for folks who can’t afford it.
– REPORT on DAP Health’s Sexual Wellness Clinic that will be opening in Indio in July.
– REPORT that DAP Health is judgement free.
– REPORT that Mr. Community will be judging the “Festival of Lights” Parade today from the Hyatt. Joey will be commentating from “Crazy Mels”.
– REPORT on the new restaurant “Salt Flats” in Cathedral City.
– REPORT on Revivals “Pop Up” event on-line with 9 artists.
– REPORT on 1ST Thurs., and Fri. @ Revivals for re-sale apparel. And Sat., is 30 % off all re-sale homegoods @ all 4 stores.
– REPORT that lots is IN STOCK @ Revivals.  Shop there for the Holidays.
– (contact info: www.daphealth.org and www.revivalsstores.com).

Steven

November 2021 Appearances

15. Nov., 30. Fabulous dinner @ “Maracas” w/ Fred (and Linda) “The Hammer” Williamson w/ “Spike” and “Ranger”.  See these 3 of them @ the “Men of the Desert Fashion Show” for Animal Samaritans on Sunday.


14. Nov., 25. Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours…..Blessings.


13. Nov., 22. THE END of the birthday week.  Dinner w/ Son Tyler…the 17th of Nov., my 76 bday and his 33 1/2!!!!  Food, fun, fellowship and family.  Thank you God.


12. Nov., 20.  Fabulous dinner and a show for my bday (11.17) and Marty’ Wiviott’s (11.18) @ Willie Rhine’s “849” and then Del Shores’ “This Side of Crazy” @ the Palm Canyon Theatre.


12. Nov., 16 Early bday dinner @ “Kaiser Grill” w/ Fred & Linda Williamson and tiramisu!!!!

11. Nov., 13 Dinner and a show @ “Live” in Indian Wells w/ Wink and Sandy Martindale and Louie Comella…..radio talk or talk radio.  lol


10. Nov., 12 w/ Emcee and fellow star recipient Dan McGrath @ the P.S. Walk of the Stars dedication for Dr. Frank Ercoli.


9. Nov., 11 w/ Marty Wiviott @ the opening of “Bakersfield Mist” @ Ron Celona’s CVRep Theater.  Thoughtful, beautifully acted (by a husband and wife team) intriguing, a bit of a cliff-hanger and well-worth the watch.


8. Nov., 11 Commentating the Veteran’s Day Parade on the special podium built @ “Crazy Mel’s” by George and Paris.  GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!


7. Nov., 11 – Happy Natal Day to Michael Childers.  Kudos on being the premier producer, icon, legend, friend to the community, art world, and the Universe that you are!!!  We are so blessed you were born.


6. Nov., 10.  Michael Childer’s BRILLIANT “One Night Only” @ the McCallum.  The definitive way to put on a show!!!! The best ever!!!! There just are NO WORDS!!! Benefiting Barbara Sinatra’s Children’s Center.  Buy your tickets for next year NOW!!!!


5. Nov., 5 – Attended the “branding party” for the new NHL Hockey Team, the C.V. Firebirds @ the Classic Club.  (photo courtesy of Pat Krause)


4. Nov., 4. Wonderful production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, directed by Chuck Yates @ Robbie Wayne’s “Desert Rose Playhouse” w/ Marty Wiviott.


3. Nov., 3.  An evening with the fabulous Bruce Vilanch @ “Oscars”.  Still brilliant and funny after all these years!!!!

2. Nov., 3. Doing the “Laverne and Shirley” theme song entrance/dance w/ CINDY WILLIAMS @ ACT’s FREE Travel Club of the Desert.  Such an honor!!!


1. Nov., 2.  Palm Springs Walk of the Stars dedication for Terri Ketover.  One of the best ceremonies, EVER.

 

“Restaurant of the Week” Segment -November 27, 2021

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

Listen to Hour 1 Seg 1

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Marty Webster re: “Aspen Mills”. 1.) 555 S. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92264. (since 1995)
2.) Inside Clarks Nutrition Café @ 34175 Monterey Ave., R. M., 92270; 3.) 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta; 4.) Rancho Mirage Library @ 71-100 Hwy., 111, Rancho Mirage. 5.) NEW Café in the “Create Center” in Palm Desert.
– REPORT that the supply chain issues have affected his business costs, but he is NOT passing those costs on to the consumers.
– DISCUSSION of the tuna salad that was voted “Best in the Valley” by P.S. Life Magazine.
– REPORT – All locations are open normal hours, open @ 7 AM. All are closed on Sundays. Can dine inside and out @ all locations too. Still take-out of course.
– REPORT on pies for the Holidays.
– REPORT on the 5 different salads.
– REPORT on the 30 different kinds of breads. No preservatives in any of their breads. Any bread “flavor” can be made into rolls. MAKE GREAT GIFTS.
– REPORT on the different sandwiches.
– REPORT on the muffins, cookies, round cakes, brownies, low carb breads, etc.
– REPORT on the sandwich trays for the Holidays and any time. Can do kids size of sandwich too.
– REPORT on the breakfast offerings that can be delivered.  Fruit, hard-boiled egg, etc., that requires no cooking.
– REPORT on how to order by phone, email etc., THEY DELIVER.
– DISCUSSION that everything is made from scratch w/ real butter, etc. The baking goes on around the clock.
– REPORT that he’s been open since 1995.
– (contact info: www.aspenmillsbakery.com and (760) 323-3123).

Marty

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – November 27, 2021

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

Listen to Hour 1 Seg 2

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.
– REPORT that we are in our 90th week of Pandemic.
– REPORT on Thanksgiving.
– REPORT that the CV is @ 75% completely vaccinated. State is 73.6% and Nationally it’s 68.4%.
– REPORT that the approval of the vaccine for anyone 18 and over can NOW get a booster. Doesn’t have to be the same brand as your original shots.
– REPORT that there is an uptick in folks getting their FIRST series. Don’t have to be members of D.O.H.C.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. went out to schools to vaccinate kids and their parents came too and got vaccinated.
– DISCUSSION that you are 7 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO GET COVID IF YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED; 12 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE HOSPILATIZED IF YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED; 16 ½ MORE TIMES TO DIE IF YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED.
– REPORT that the best thing to do is bring down the virus in our population BY GETTING VACCINATED.
– REPORT that we are expecting a surge after the Holidays.
– DISCUSSION of natural immunity vs. Vaccination immunity.
– REPORT that the Corona virus vaccine does not help prevent flu.
– REPORT that we have come light years in the 90 weeks.  It is new for everyone in the community, but the scientific community has been working on this for over a decade.
– REPORT on the NEW ANTI-VIRAL that is coming out soon.
– REPORT on monoclonal antibodies that D.O.H.C. can give thru an IV.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C.’s WALK-IN clinics are open Mon. – Friday @ P.S. & Indio. D.O.H.C’s ADULT clinic in Yucca Valley is open every Thursday AND KIDS clinic on Tuesday.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey

cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment. “The Medicine Cabinet” – November 27, 2021

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment. “The Medicine Cabinet”

Listen to Hour 1 Seg 3

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 from “Joey Pals”.
1. What is an amyloid? (Amyloid is a plaque that is associated w/ Alzheimers. New research into a nasal spray vaccine for Alzheimers.  New drug as well. Treatments ARE NOT for the early stages.)
2.  Is the rate for infection for both vaccinated AND unvaccinated folks the same? (No. Unvaccinated folks are @ a higher rate of infection by about 7 times more than an unvaccinated person.)
– REPORT that Japan has an oral vaccine? (Not yet on the market. Lots of countries are working on this.).
3. New studies about how long natural immunity will last? (Unvaccinated and had Covid = still 5 times more likely to test positive for Covid and you don’t know how BAD you Covid case might be.)
– REPORT that the major symptom of the virus is a runny nose.
4. Masks are not as effective as they were thought to be? (All part of the overall fight, useful in certain situations).
– REPORT that D.O.H.C.’s clinics are open Mon. – Friday @ P.S. & Indio & Yucca Valley FOR BOTH FLU AND COVID.  By appointment please.  FREE. Go on www.mydohc.com.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey

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

Show Archives