8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT – There is a watering guide on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– DISCUSSION of the pipeline replacement project going on from May to early June. The old ones are 70 years old!!! There is xray to spot other utilities underground. www.dwa.org/pipelines.
– DISCUSSION of the rules for using the incentive programs. How your rebate is mailed to you as a check.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines w/ “water sense” type
4. Residential toilets
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Photo of

Xochitl

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8:00 – 9:00 AM

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.
– DISCUSSION the flowers for Joey in the website photo. Easter/spring arrangement. Lilies, roses, peaches, purples, white colors and orchids.
– REPORT on how to keep flowers fresh. In frig, in water, out of the sun Etc.
– DISCUSSION of current wedding plans. What brides want in their bouquets. Poppys etc. Big flower farm in Carlesbad, CA.
– REPORT on a SPECIAL FOR JOEY PALS up until May 1st – 20% off w/ the code “Joey Pals”. DON’T FORGET MOTHER’S DAY!!!
– DISCUSSION of what she creates for graduates. Leis mostly for boys and girls.
– DISCUSSION of the various colors brides pick for their wedding themes. Even desert colors are popular.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Sat., from 11AM to 4 PM.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)

Kayla

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment

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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY w/ Gary Powers, re; 611 S. Pa., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on “How to Succeed in Business w/Out Really Trying”.
– REPORT on his new season. 250 shows the first year.
1. Ap., 5, 6 – “Dietrich” starring Cindy Marinangel.
2. Ap., 11 – 19 – “Shark is Broken” – “Joey Pal” code will get you 25% of any tickets.
3. Ap., 25 – “Cocktails and Cabaret” w/ Billy L’Amour, who does his own singing.
4. Ap., 28 – June 2 – “Cabaret Riot”
5. May 16 – “An Evening w/ George Chakiris”
– (contact info; www.revolutionstagecompany.com and (760) 318-4115).

Gary

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ John Galo re; www.cvrep.org.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood in Ill., family, parents coming to America from Hungary, their background, and education. His beginning of performance.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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Cont. TALK OF STARS w/ John Galo re; www.cvrep.org.
– DISCUSSION of his student teaching, first time as a stage manager, going to NYC, his first show, Summer Stock shows, coming to CA. and the Crystal Cathedral.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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Cont. TALK OF STARS w/ John Galo re; www.cvrep.org.
– DISCUSSION of his work w/ Yul Bryner etc., Meeting Ron Celona, Adam Karstens and his current involvement in “Other Desert Cities” @ CVRep from Ap., 23 – May 4. Being the Resident Stage Mgr. @ CVRep.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – The Box Office Report

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BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Rick Fearns;
– REPORT that April is one of the busiest months in the CV. Festival Season etc.,
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
– 2025 Junior Competition; Ap., 11 – 21, 2025. Pianists from around the world, ages 13 to 17. Preliminary rounds will be @ Temple Isaiah and finals @ the McCallum Theatre on Mon., Ap., 21, 2025.
www.psipc.org.
– REPORT ON THE PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD
– Sunday “Opera In the Park”; April 15, Season Closing Celebration @ a patron residence in Ranch Mirage.. For tickets and schedule go to www.palmspringsoperaguild.org.
– REPORT ON CVREP
– “Other Desert Cities” Ap., 23 – May 4.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON DEZART
– Final performance of the Season. Ap., 18 “Falsettos”
www.Dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE (538 N. Palm Canyon)
– “Beyond Therapy” from April 18 – 27.
www.desertensembletheatre.org.
– DESERT THEATREWORKS
– REPORT on their 2025-2026 Season; Starts Oct., 10, 2025; “Clue”, “Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 Musical; “A
Doublewide Texas Christmas”, “The Cher
Show”, “In the Heights” and “The Cruicible”.
www.dtworks.org.
– REPORT on CV FIREBIRDS (Acrisure Arena)
– AP., 9 – vs. San Jose Barracudas
– AP., 12 – vs. Bakersfield Condors
– AP., 13 – vs. San Diego Gulls
– REPORT that the last home game of the Season is Ap., 18 vs. Abbotsford Canucks.
www.cvfirebirds.com.
– REPORT to get tickets @ ticketmaster and www.cvfirebirds.com.
– (contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Rick

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – MUSEUMS Segment

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GUESTS: Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum
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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM; w/ Ann Greer ; 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– ANNOUNCEMENT that the Museum now has the typewriter from the Missouri that was used to type the surrender papers – all in Japanese.
1. Ap., 5; 1:00 PM. P.S. “Fireball @ Night!” by Dr. Ed Gordon.
2. Ap., 7; 10:00 – thru Ap., 20; 5 PM – “Darkstar” on View inside hangar.
3. Ap., 12; 6 PM – Great Marianas “Turkey Shoot” by Michael Carra.
4. Ap., 19; 1 PM – “The Battle of Berlin” w/ Dr. Ed Gordon.
5. Ap., 26; 1:00 – 2 PM “When Baseball Went to War” w/ Anton.
– REPORT on Open Cockpit on Saturdays.
– REPORT that children under 12 get in FREE w/ a paid adult.
– REPORT on their recent Gala.

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Amber Amaya re; 101 N. Museum Dr., Palm Springs.
– REPORT on new exhibition by Guadalupe Rosales “Tzahualli; Mi Momoria en tu reflejo. WITH A DANCE FLOOR.
– REPORT on the A&D Center closes Ap., 13 w/ “So Near, So Far Ryan Preciado” by Manuel Sandoval
– REPORT on FREE Thursday nights.
– REPORT that the restaurant: “Livs” is now open @ the Museum. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
– REPORT that Family Fun Activities FREE Day on Ap., 20.
– (contact info; www.psmuseum.org and (760 322-4800).

Ann and Amber

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Desert-Theatricals Segment

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DESERT-THEATRICALS w/ Ray Limon Artistic Director, director and choreographer and Joshua Carr; Dir. of Operations and Musical Director Re: The Rancho Mirage Amphitheater. 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M. 92270. (behind the Pink Elephant Car Wash).
– REPORT that Josh started out as a singer and then when he met Ray, who was a dancer. Now they do EVERY aspect of the shows.
– REPORT that this is the 6th season.
– REPORT that they have been a personal and professional couple for over 30 years.
– DISCUSSION of what the schedule might have been, (FREE shows @ the R.M. Library) vs what they are really doing.
– DISCUSSION of the youth programs they provide. Desert Theatrical Junior does 3 shows a year. 100 kids in the FREE program. FREE to kids and FREE to audience.
– REPORT that they hold auditions each year for the shows and folks come from all over to audition. Cast all 3 shows from this one
– DISCRIPTION of the Theatre. The “mini” Hollywood Bowl. Can seat up to 1,000 or 180 for dinner seating.
– REPORT on different events;
1. REPORT on the success of March 7 – 9; “Oliver.”
2. April 11 to 13; “Hairspray”.
– “Adams Family” start of new season.
– REPORT on the LIVE orchestra w/ professional musicians that come from all over.
– REPORT that they use actors from everywhere AND local talent as well.
– (contact info; www.desert-theatricals.com and (760) 324-4511).

Ray and Josh

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Jake Ingrassia re; Marketing and Communications Specialist for P.S.I.A.
– REPORT that we have 30 airlines now.
– REPORT that if you are checking bags get to the airport 2 hours ahead of flight time.
– REPORT that now there is the overflow parking lot. There are shuttles to and from the airport.
– 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.,
– DISCUSSION of the progress of the construction; Trio, the concessions, duty-free is coming later this year. Eventually perhaps another terminal.
– REPORT that we have 3.2 million passengers a year now. Airlines are flying in more passengers but on bigger planes. The heat and temperatures doesn’t impact take-offs and landings for these newer planes now.
– REMEMBER, May 7. 2025 is the last date for you to get a REAL I.D. Go to the DMV and get you real i.d.
– (contact info; www.flypsp.com).

Jake