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JoeyWP

cont. “Go Green” Segment – January 6, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Go Green” Segment

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DAP HEALTH and REVIVALS w/ Steven Henke re: from North Dakota.
– REPORT on REVIVALS;
Launching a new program called “re-love the pre-loved”. The new “face” of D.J. Mod Girl w/ celebrity photographer Mathew Mitchell. Kelly’s new Sunday Show on radio and her style will be featured in the new campaign.
No matter which of the 4 stores you come into, you’ll be saving money and yet supporting a local charity w/ your personal style. 100% of the profits go right back into the community.
– REPORT ON DAP HEALTH participating @ Acrisure Arena Jan., 7 and 8. The Firebirds are doing a PRIDE WEEKEND and the hockey team will be wearing special jerseys and Gino Lamont will be reporting from there.
– DISCUSSION that Steve saw his FIRST hockey game there recently.
– UPDATE ON “THE CHASE” – Jan., 16 tix go on sale. Outdoors @ the P.S. Convention Center. Limited tix this year. Food by “Savory”. www.daphealth.org/thechase the biggest fundraiser for DAP Health for the year.
(contact info; www.daphealth.org).

Joey and Steve @ the Plaza Theater

“Talk of Stars” Segment – January 5, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

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TALK OF STARS w/ Craig Prater re: President/Ex., Dir./International Film Festivals.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, education and family.

Photo of a young Craig

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – January 5, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

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TALK OF STARS w/ Craig Prater re: President/Ex., Dir./International Film Festivals.
– DISCUSSION of his International career, Film Festivals all over the world, etc.

Photo of a formal Craig

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – January 5, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

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TALK OF STARS w/ Craig Prater re: President/Ex., Dir./International Film Festivals.
– DISCUSSION of his star dedication on the P.S. Walk of Stars Jan., 5, 2023, etc.

Photo of an ageless Craig

Dezart Performs Segment – January 4, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Dezart Performs Segment

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DEZART PERFORMS Michael Shaw 314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that there have been 3 productions since Covid.
– REPORT that the performances have been @ the Pearl McManus Theater, located @ the P.S. Woman’s Club. They have outgrown this venue.
– REPORT that their food is catered by LuLu California Bistro.
– HOLD THE DATE; Jan., 13 – 22 “A Bright New Boise” that Michael is directing and producing. DISCUSSION of the plot.
– DISCUSSION of a “garbologist” in the next production.
– (contact info: www.dezartperforms.org and (760) 322-0179).

Michael

“Box Office” Theater Segment – January 4, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – “Box Office” Theater Segment

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“BOX OFFICE” Presented thru the generosity of CV Rep, A World Class Theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234 w/ Tracey Essex and Joe Giarrusso President of the Palm Springs International Piano Competition as well as a world class composer.
– REPORT on P.S.I.P.C. March 20, “Three Pianos, 6 Hands” @ McCallum Theatre. www.psipc.org.
– REPORT that CV Rep. will present “Dirty Blonde” Winner of 5 Tony Awards. Jan., 17 – 29th www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Dezart Performs. Michael Shaw presents “A Bright New Boise” thru Jan., 22. Details of shows, subscriptions and performances @ www.dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre presentation of “Palm Springs Getaway!!” through Jan., 29. Tickets @ www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
– REPORT on Desert Ensemble Theatre. “Kill The Editor” Jan., 27 – 29 and Feb., 3 – 5 @ Palm Springs Cultural Center. www.desertensembletheatre.org.
– DISCUSSION w/ Joe Giarrusso. How and where he began his career.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey and Joe

cont. “Box Office” Theater Segment – January 4, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Box Office” Theater Segment

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cont. “BOX OFFICE” Presented thru the generosity of CV Rep, A World Class Theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234 w/ Tracey Essex and Joe Giarrusso President of the Palm Springs International Piano Competition as well as a world class composer.
– REPORT that Robert Koenig, is the new Artistic Director of the P.S. International Piano Competition, formerly known as The Waring.
– REPORT that Giarrusso means “already red”.
– DISCUSSION of how/when he began to compose. He started in 1996. Opus 1.
– REPORT on what Joe is working on now. “Ode” to premier in February.
– REPORT on “Serenade” that presented piece for 4 hands, 1 piano and cello to close the recent concert Dec., 20, @ CVRep is being reworked for 2 pianos and 2 pianists.
– HOLD THE DATE; Jan., 17, 18, 19 @ the P.S. Cultural Center etc.,
– TRACEY ESSEX QUIZ
1. Ranked by Classical music fans, who is the best-ever piano composer? (Chopin)
2. Which famous composer of the 1800’s fathered numberouschildren out of wedlock before becoming a Catholic priest? (Franz Liszt)
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey and Joe

“Generation Z” Segment – January 3, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Generation Z” Segment

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GENERATION “Z” w/ Alea Leilani Schaefer. re: Joey Englsh’s granddaughter.
– REPORT on her generation’s (1997 – 2015) take on the “scene” where she lives in Denver.
– DISCUSSION of a friend who passed from Fentanyl and how it is impacting her peers. Perception of the dealers who are selling Fentanyl. How the 19 year-old friend was buying cocaine and didn’t know it was “laced” w/ Fentanyl.
– REPORT that there is an on-line testing kit to test recreational drugs for Fentanyl. Marijuana is also legal in Colorado.
– DISCUSSION of her perception of the heightened awareness among her generation.
– DISCUSSION of how her generation “communicates” w/ parents, friends, etc.,. i.e. text, talk, “snapchat”, “be real” a app Alea didn’t care for and cancelled because she felt too exposed on it.
– DISCUSSION of what her generation thinks of marriage, the family, having children, travel, dual incomes, homes.

Alea

Palm Springs International Airport Segment – January 3, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

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.
– DISCUSSION that 7,600 folks traveled thru the airport over Thanksgiving. Expecting more for Christmas travel. Expecting to set new records for 2022.
– REPORT that we have 12 airlines and 30 routes.
– REPORT that Avelo (rhymes w/ “hello”) Airlines has extended their summer schedule to Eugene and Bend/Redmond Ore. that will remain seasonal and Santa Rosa thru June 19 as well w/ $69. Fare one-way. (www.aveloair.com).
– DISCUSSION of the mask mandate being gone.
– DISCUSSION of the new baggage system that is in place and how smooth it is working.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take. 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

Tours Segment – January 3, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 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 how he enjoys showing folks the Desert.
– DISCUSSION that we are the Colorado section of the Sonoran Desert and we are next to the Mojave Desert. Both are entirely different.
– We are in the second lowest point in North America w/ our lower desert and the Mojave is the high desert.
– REPORT that there is rain, sleet and snow in the high desert.
– REPORT on what/why it is called the “Painted Desert”.
– DISCUSSION of his Feb., 27, 2015 appearance on Jeopardy!!!!
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025

R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025

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