2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/PSIFF/Theater/Animal Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
Discussing upcoming shows: 1/20 – 2/12, 2017 – “Vampire Lesbians of Sodom” & “Coma”; 1/19 – The Ghostlight Project. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a “ghost light” on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone regardless of race, class, religions, country of origin, immigration status, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 2/12 – Annual Fundraiser.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Jakob M. Erwa
Discussing “Center of My World”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Boo Junfeng
Discussing “Apprentice”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

ANIMAL SAMARITANS
Tom Snyder
Discussing “Walk in Wednesdays” — no appointment needed. 1/19 “Yappy Hour”; 3/4 Superheroes 5 K Run/Walk.
www.animalsamaritans.org
(760) 343-3477

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynn Lockwood
Along w/other animal agencies, L.A.A. will work w/anyone who has trouble w/financial issues for animal care. 1/27 – 1st Annual Animal Star Awards “The Oscars” @ Venus de Fido. Contact and RSVP:
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000

VENUS DE FIDO, Luxury Spa for Pets and Their People
Lori Loftis
Discussing upcoming events: 1/14, 15 – Participation in the 10th Desert Woman’s Show. 4 day grand opening….1/26 Renoir for the Cats & Dogs; 1/27 Yappy Hour “Oscars for the Animals”; 1/28 “Doggone” Country Dance & BBQ; 1/29 – “Bow Wow Brunch” Health and Wellness Symposium.
www.venusdefido.com/grandopening
(760) 834-7070

TALK OF STARS
Patty Newman
Discussing Arthur Newman’s 93rd Birthday and Evening of Cabaret, 1/22 @ Joslyn Center’s Arthur Newman Theatre. Special guest appearance by Kaye Ballard. Music by David Geist. $150/per person.
www.joslyncenter.org
(760) 340-3220

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Connie H. of Banning
1st TIME WINNER!!!!

3:00-4:00 PM

PSIFF/Senior Moment Segment

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Reporting from the ICCFA convention in Arizona. Exchange of information in the funeral industry from around the world. New products and services e.g., advancements in caskets…can not say “preserve”, best to say “protect”. Learning to deal w/the LGBTQ Community, although Palm Springs does this very well already.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009

FAMILY HOSPICE CARE
Dr. Howard Cohen
Discussion of the “umbrella of dementia” under which Alzheimer’s exists. People wait too long to enter hospice care. Especially patients w/cancer fight especially hard. Teaching hospice residency programs at Eisenhower Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center.
www.familyhospicecare.com or hcohen@nullfamilyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344

BROOKDALE
Kurt Suminski and Jay Wohlleib
Discussion of Alzheimer’s patients in the Clairbridge Facility. Folks lose their sense of taste w/this disease, can “forget” how to swallow, and start “pocketing” their food in their cheeks. Different levels of living available, location, services, activities. All activities, programs, restaurants etc. for residents, families, associates and visitors. Different locations.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Andrew Bargsted
Discussing “Bad Influence”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Sabrina Almandez
Discussing “No Dresscode Required”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Barbara H. of La Quinta
1st TIME WINNER!!!!!

4:00-5:00 PM

Medical/ROTW/Children/Charity Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER
Bev Greer, CEO
Discussing grand opening 1/23 of the Luhr and Clarice Jensen Exercise Therapy Facility. 2 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Tours and refreshments until 4 PM.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Richard Ramhoff
Discussion of being the ONLY hospital in the Inland Empire to be awarded the status of Comprehensive Stroke Center. How this was graded and determined. It took over 5 years of discussion and discovery.
www.desertregional.com

(760) 323-6511

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Chef Art Herrera and John Farrow
Discussing A.J.’s on the Green. New menu items. Entertainment nightly.
www.ajsonthegreen.com
(760) 202-1111

Ron, John, Art and the legendary Gypsy

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Annamarie Mora
Discussing The Congo Room and Reef Bar. Location, all menu categories. Entertainment.
www.thecongoroom.com
(760) 322-7353

Charlie’s amazing fried chicken at the Congo Room

STEINWAY SOCIETY
Ruth Moir
Discussing Mission Statement: to keep music in the public schools. 2/12 Doctor’s Concert Gala Luncheon @ Thunderbird Country Club @ 11:30.
www.steinwayriverside.org
(760) 341-4130

DESERT ARC
Mitch Blumberg
Discussing month’s events: “Party w/ a Purpose”; 4/6 Annual Golf Tournament @ Fantasy Springs.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611

SOROPTIMIST “LUNA FEST”
Joan Boiko
Discussing 1/28 Lunafest: 9 Short films by, for and about women @ the Camelot Theatre. Doors open @ 9 AM and films start @ 9:30 AM.
www.lunafestpalmsprings.com
(760) 202-7810

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Linda B. of Cathedral City

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/R.O.T.W./Theater Segment

Jan. 2, again, lucky to be the V.O.G. (Voice of God-ess) for the 28th Annual P.S. Film Awards produced by Richard de Santis.

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK

The legendary “Gypsy” between owners Paris and George Kessinger

Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger and Jersey Shore
Discussing “Georgie’s Alibi Azul”. Known for it’s atmosphere. Place for special events. Patio and interior for dining. Charity bingo for a cause, cabaret, karaoke, Thurs. Village Fest. All free shows, no cover charges. Jersey will do more singing and acting in his shows in ’17.
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533

The fabulous “bone-in” rib-eye steak

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Jeff Norman
This month: “Annie”, The Music of Neil Diamond, The Highwaymen, Vanessa Williams, Jay Leno, P.S. Legends, Rick Springfield, Itzhak Perlman, Storm Large, Ballet Boys, Drum Line. Soon 100 shows in 100 days.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Steven Smith
Discussing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” opening Jan. 20 thru Feb. 5; entire Season’s schedule.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Kristi A. of Yucca Valley

3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Arts/Artists/Museum Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Leslie Todd
Discussing how bio-identical hormones and alkaline water impact asthma, PBA, 14 year old with terrible cramps, Zonecor Garcina, HCA. No charge for consultations.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984

A.C.T. TOURS
Steve Kanold
Discussing 2 nights in Rome plus a 7-night Mediterranean luxury cruise in April, $1995; 10-day February Copper Canyon tour in Mexico, from Palm Springs, $1695; Rhine & Danube River Cruises in July, $3495; 4 Days in Nashville & the Grand Ole Opry in Aug. and see the total Solar Eclipse Aug. 14 (1st time in 100 years….starts in Oregon, skips CA and goes to Tennessee): $995 from Palm Springs. Visit website for all the details and/or call.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247

Steve Kanold

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Michael Felci
On 1/9 Hosting Pop-Up Project Studio Series: Handbuilt studio – A time for Kinship, part of FREE 2nd Sundays. 1/19 Evening for Educators email an R.S.V.P. to IVONSYDOW@nullpsmuseum.org. Also:

• In Palm Springs thru 7/31/17 – Montgomery Meets Modernism: Two Americas; and thru 9/4/17 – Western Stories & Grass Roots: Native American Basketry of the West.
• In Palm Springs @ the A and D Center thru 2/27/17 – MetaModern, FREE admission – all days, all times.
• In Palm Desert @ the Galen thru 3/7/17, “Glass for he New Millennium”; Masterworks from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Collection, FREE admission – all days, all times.
• www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
Thru 1/31 – “Justice Illuminated” political cartoon display; 1/17 “Uniform Display”; “Wildcat” open cockpit; Dr. Gordon (historian/writer) will lecture on the events that lead up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. New construction on the 4th Hanger, for Vietnam and Korean War eras.
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Joby V. of Indio

4:00-5:00 PM

LGBT/Travel/DWA Segment

BRIGHTHAUS MARKETING
Brian Vatcher
Discussing 4/2 L-Fund Annual Gumbo Gala @ P.S. Pavilion. Chef Betty Berrysmith’s gumbo.
www.l-fund.org
(760) 304-8487

LALO VISION
Lalo Tachiquin
Discussing being the “psychic to the psychics”. Belief in the afterlife….people who have “passed over” come to Lalo. He reads the energies and the angels around you. $65 for a 90 minute reading up @ Casa del Monte in Yucca Valley.
www.lalovisions.com
(760) 401-1810

REVIVALS
Charles Huff
All 3 stores have fully stocked NEW furniture departments. Featuring BRAND NEW donated merchandise called “Kashmere” for women, men and children. 2/11 – The STEVE CHASE starring The Pointer Sisters. Produced by Richard de Santis.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6491

DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Metzger
Discussing two issues and reasons rates are going up – Private plumbing leaks and DWA pipes leaks. Water only after 7 PM and before 7 AM. No watering for 48 hours after the rain. Put in a FREE “smart” irrigation meter and installation and programming is FREE now too. Other water agencies have similar programs. Buy back program pays $1 sq. foot to replace grass w/desert landscape. DWA started a YouTube channel in 2016.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971

Charles, Ashley, Lalo and Brian

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Constance S. of Bermuda Dunes

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/ROTW/PSIFF Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The Honorable Mayor Robert Lee Moon
Report on “Dancing w/the Desert Stars”. Studying w/”Step to Step”. kudos to Dr. Steven Gundry. Reflections on New Year’s. “State of the City”: Report on new projects and businesses, especially small business and restaurants. Overview of the General Plan: Concern over homeless issues and problems; Hopes for 2017 and new developments: Council has reduced downtown by 49%, will buy the acre across from the P.S. Art Museum for the Virgin Hotel, and “Marilyn” will be back!!!!
www.palmspringsca.gov

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Pat Milsop
Discussing “Flemings Steak House”. Stayed open for Thanksgiving for the 1st time this year. Holiday offerings. Reservations recommended. Closed New Year’s Day.
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
(760) 776-6685

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Jean D. of Palm Desert

3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Cities/Community Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Jeralyn W. Brossfield, Medical Dir. EMC Wellness Institute, and Lee Rice
Discussing 1/25 – “Life Is Your Best Medicine” free lecture w/ T. Low Dog, MD. (760) 773-4500. Healthy Living Magaine, winter edition. “Fitness Rocks” Indoor climbing is good for body and mind. Wellness Worth Watching: Movie Series: all from 5:30 – 8 PM @ Annenberg Center for Health Sciences.  $15 (contact info: www.emc.org/wellness or (760) 610-7360). Upcoming:

• 1/10 – “Fed Up”
• 2/7 – “The Connection” Mind Your Body
• 3/7 – “Happy”

www.emc.org

MR. COMMUNITY/DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Steve Henke, Associate Dir. of Development for DAP
Calling this City is “THIS Century Modern”. In 2017 he wants to amplify the voices of the creative community who travel through and live in Palm Springs. New restaurant “The Draftsman” Steve Chase 2/10, 11 – produced by Richard de Santis, will feature the Pointer Sisters and 3 parties and many new renovations, e.g., new “red” carpet.
www.desertaidsproject.org

PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Nona Watson
Still has some Monopoly games of Palm Springs. A.C.T. Tours for the Chamber to the Rhine River, NYC and Africa…and speaking @ A.C.T.’s FREE meeting 1/4 and talking about the Chambers’ tours. Chamber mixer in Jan. @ Draftsman.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577

Steve and Nona

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Ralph S. of Palm Springs

4:00-5:00 PM

Business/Time Passages/PSIFF Segment

SANDAHL REALTY
Brady Sandahl
Discussing fact that all real estate stats are up from last year here in Palm Springs. Baby boomers buying “smaller” now as they down size. Rental ordinances different in the New Year. Now any month is a good month to sell in Palm Springs. Now we’re a year-round destination. New office in Rancho Mirage, on Hwy. 111 behind Misty’s Consignment, also doing well.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer

• Zsa Zsa Gabor 2/6/17 – 12/18/16
• George Michaels 6/25/63 – 12/25/16
• John Benoit 12/27/51 – 12/26/16
• Carrie Fisher 10/21/56 – 12/27/16
• Debbie Reynolds 4/1/32 – 12/28/16

Joey with Debbie Reynolds

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Tom E. Brown
Discussing “Pushing Dead”
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Scott Marshall Smith
Discussing “Camera Store”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Steven James
Discussing “Abacus: Small Enough To Jail”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Jay D. of Desert Hot Springs

Merry Christmas from the ex-Mrs. Claus

Since this week’s show would have fallen on Christmas Eve, Joey and her pals are taking a well deserved day off. There will be a special music program in our place on Saturday.

But we’ll be back and well rested on New Years Eve, so join us then!

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Life Coaching/PSIFF Segment

Report on:

12/14 – Ride up the P.S. Tram w/son Tyler and his friend Adrienne to interview Greg Purdy, Chef Frank and Owner John.

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

LIFE COACHING
Laura Meeks
Discussing Christmas thoughts: (1) Make pancakes.(2) Turn old t-shirts into pillows. (3) Do a fun gift exchange. (4) Create a new Christmas ritual. (5) Manage your expectations. (6) BE HAPPY!!!!
www.laurameekscoach.com
(888) 666-1570

Laura and her Christmas nails and crocheted coat

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Martin Koolhoven
Discussing “Brimstone”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Amber Sealey
Discussing “No Light and No Land Anywhere”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Liam C. of Desert Hot Springs
1ST TIME WINNER!!!!! 

3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Palm Springs Style Segment

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Helene Le Clair, V.P. of Network Development and Maggie Deering, R.N., Associate V.P. of Clinical Integration
Discussing patient portals for access to records. Fall prevention classes. D.O.H.C. will inspect your home for “fall dangers”. Co-ordination of care. Guides patients from wellness clinics thru every phase of life. Open enrollment is over now.
www.mydohc.com
(800) 500-5215

PALM SPRINGS HOME TEAM
Conrad Miller and Brandon Holland
Discussing the fact that 1/2 of the nation’s home buyers were 1st timers.  21 homes in P.S. from $100,000 – $300,000. 199 homes in P.S. from $300,000 – $700,000. Millennials are buying now. Need for inventory. Free advice for all aspects of home buying/selling. Most folks decide within 16 seconds if they want a property.
www.palmspringshometeam.com
(760) 464-9559

Maggie, Helene, Conrad and Brandon

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Cindy A. of Landers

4:00-5:00 PM

Sports/R.O.T.W./Time Passages/PSIFF Segment

WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Fred “The Hammer” Williamson
Discussing:

• 1/6,7 Tournament @ Fantasy Springs’ Eagle Falls Golf Course. $275 for tournament, parties, dinner, playing w/the stars/athletes. (760) 238-5633 to sign up.
• Super Bowl thoughts. How the Raiders are doing. Patriots for certain. His football career.
• New movies “Check Point” and “Atomic Eden”
• His Mother’s Caramel Cake

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Greg Purdy, Public Affairs Mgr. for the Tram, Chef Frank Decker, and Owner John Fritch
Discussing “Peaks” @ the Top of the Tram. Holiday “Ride ‘n Dine”.  Special menu for Christmas and New Years Eve. Everything comes from 170 miles away or less. Featuring local growers and produce. Open 7 days a week. Will be having live entertainment in the future.
www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537 for reservations
(760) 325-1449 for Tram tickets.

Greg, Chef Frank and John

Joey’s Rib Eye Steak

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Alan Thicke 3/1/47 – 12/13/16.

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Andrew Wagner
Discussing “Breakable You”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Alex Holder
“Keep Quiet”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Christoph Baaden
Discussing “The Magicians – The Life Impossible”.
www.psfilmfest.org
(760) 322-2930

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Barbara P. of Palm Springs

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/R.O.T.W./Theater/Animal Segment

Reports on:

12/4 – Judging the Brisket Cookoff @ Dr. Howard Cohen’s benefiting AIDS Lifecycle. Photo of Judge Jersey Shore, Dr. Howie, Joey and Cody Krupp of KESQ

12/9 – VIP Champagne toast before Walk of Stars Dedication of Star #407 for Fleet Easton @ Alibi Azul.

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Roula Berg and Chef Jorge Gonzales
Discussing “The Village Pub, Restaurant, Bar and Nightclub”. Affordable offerings for Christmas and New Years w/lots of entertainment. Reservations required for New Year’s Eve. Being a Sports Bar. Cuisines from around the world; great values and menu ideas. Celebrating 21 years downtown. Open 7 days a week. Brunch menu every day w/bottomless champagne. Partnership w/Animal Samaritans to raise money.
www.palmspringsvillagepub.com
(760) 323-3265

Roula, Chef Jorge and Tracy

MC CALLUM MOMENTS/TALK OF STARS
Barry Minniefield
Discussing his concert tonight @ 8 PM as part of Jimi Fitz and Friends’ “A CV Christmas”. Being the “Hollywood Singing Chef”.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Tracy Habijanac
Discussing ages of animals for spay and neuter. Yappy Hours @ Venus De Fido w/ lots of themes. Need for foster homes for animals.
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000

VENUS DE FIDO
Pamela Turner
Discussing her De La Croce jewelry @ the Venus De Fido for Pets and their People. Day care, groomers, indoor dog part while you do your “people” thing. Monthly “bow wowbrunch”. See the Biggi Bird Gardens 12/11 for their “Bow Wow Brunch”. $25 gift bracelet to Joey Pals who buy tickets. Shepherd Clark jewels as well. Selfies w/Santa Paws.
www.venusdefido.com
(760) 834-7070

$25 bracelet that a gift for Joey Pals who attend

DOG SITTING
Jane Treacy
Discussing her “one dog @ time” services in her home. Her new book “Cinderella @ 70”.
janetracey70@nullgmail.com and www.cinderella70.com
(760) 409-7589

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Penny H. of Palm Springs

3:00-4:00 PM

Senior Moment Segment

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Discussing people who seem to stay alive and wait for the holidays and then pass away. Heading into the holiday season after a loss; some of the ways people “prepare” to die; hospice care; the importance of pre-planning AND pre-paying for funerals, burial insurance. Burying things w/people, mostly photographs. Don’t put jewelry into the cremation process but in the urn later if wanted.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009

FAMILY HOSPICE CARE
Dr. Howard Cohen
Discussing seeing people in hospice stay alive and wait until after the holidays to pass. Thoughts from “Tuesdays w/Morrie”, i.e., preparing for death, which we don’t talk about in our culture. People wait too long to enter hospice care. Especially patients w/cancer fight especially hard. Teaching hospice residency programs at Eisenhower Medical Center and Desert Regional Medical Center. Connie’s 80th birthday and being a patient advocate.
www.familyhospicecare.com or hcohen@nullfamilyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344

BROOKDALE
Margaret Rouley
Also seeing residents stay alive and wait for the holidays or a people to come visit before passing. Different levels of living available, location, services, activities. All activities, programs, restaurants etc., for residents, families, associates and visitors. Different locations. Nancy the Pastry Chef.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772

Howie, Larry and Margaret

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Georgia E. of Calimesa

4:00-5:00 PM

Medical/Children/Charities Segment

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Amir Lavaf, Radiation Oncologist
Discussing ribbon cutting in the Main Lobby on 12/14 @ 11 AM @ D.R.M.C. for the new linear accelerator for radiation therapy in cancer treatment. RSVP to (800) 491-4990.
www.desertregional.com
(760) 416-4770

LIVING DESERT
Erin Scott
You can get married @ the Living Desert too!!! Butterflies! Winged Wonders has opened for the season. Get up-close with more than 300 butterflies from 30 unique species.

• Tonight, 12/16-24, 6-9P: WildLights – the annual holiday tradition returns with new features including a luminescent herd of animal lanterns
• SAVE THE DATE: Mildly Wild New Year’s Eve Party, 5-10P, $125 – Celebrate with Dave Damiani & the No Vacancy Orchestra, surf-&-turf dinner, champagne toast for an East Coast countdown to midnight
• 12/17 – she’s competing in Dancing w/the Desert Stars.
• www.livingdesert.org and (760) 346-5694

DESERT ARC
Mitch Blumberg
Discussing mission statement. For ages 18 and up. Training the clients in janitorial, kitchen, recycling and landscape services so they can live a productive, independent life. Partnering w/ Winewomen for New York, New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance & Celebration 6 to 11 PM @ Renaissance Indian Wells. Reservations (760) 880-5010.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611

L.G.B.T. SANCTUARY PALM SPRINGS
Julie Siri, Program Manager
Discussing being a “transition” house for L.G.B.T.Q. folks from ages 18 to 21. How they find their clients: kids who have been in foster care. No charge to client. Partnering w/Michael Holmes @ The Purple Room for the Jan. 1 show (www.purpleroompalmsprings.com and (760) 342-4422).
www.sanctuarypalmsprings.org
(760) 766-3500 or direct line (909) 967-0101

Joey w/Michael Holmes as Judy Garland and Judy Bell of the Follies

Shows/Tours

Giveaway winner:

Michael C. of Joshua Tree

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/R.O.T.W./Theater/PSIFF Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Emily
Discussing “LuLu”. Seatings for Christmas and New Years…..great values and menu ideas.
www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-5858

Palm Springs International Film Festival
Richard DeSantis, Producer of the Gala.
The P.S.I.F.F. on 1/2/17. Being the best predictor of the Oscars submissions. How the films are chosen. Tom Hanks will be one of the honorees. Watch Entertainment Tonight for updates.
www.psfilmfest.org

MC CALLUM THEATRE
Jeff Norman
Report on Gala. Raised $1.5 million.

• Tonight & Tomorrow: “Mama Mia”!
• 12/5: Vienna Boys Choir,
• 12/6: The Irish Tenors Christmas
• 12/8: Oh What  Night!!!
• 12/9: The Colors of Christmas
• 12/10: Jimi Fitz & Friends – A CV Christmas
• 12/11: Christmas w/the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
• www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-ARTS

TALK OF STARS/MC CALLUM THEATRE
Melissa Manchester
Friday Dec. 9 @ 8PM.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

PALM CANYON THEATRE
Steven Smith
Discussing “Meet Me In St. Louis” opened 12/2. Runs through 12/18. Great Christmas gift idea, a couple of tickets. Then “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamCoat”, “Evita”; “Sweet Charity ” and “Rock  of Ages”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Marian H. of Desert Hot Springs

3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Arts/Artists/Museum Segment

TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Leslie Todd, Professor of Nursing
How bio-identical hormones and alkaline water impact: Hepatitis C, psoriasis, do bio-identical hormones and alkaline water have the long list of disclaimers that prescription drugs do? Free consultations.
www.facebook.com/towncentercompoundingpharmacy
(760) 341-3984

CODA GALLERY
Sam Heaton
Discussing current exhibitions, holiday themed exhibits, open 7 days a week. New location on El Paseo @ Lupine.
www.codagallery.com
(760) 346-4661

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
Discussing current exhibitions. 12/10 & 11, 11 AM to 3 PM: Santa flies in to give out goody bags. Children can enjoy a Winter Fun Land complete with SNOW. Presented by McDonalds & the Shalhoub Family. Kids 12 & under get in free w/paid adult.
www.palmspringsairmuseum.com
(760) 778-6262

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Michael Felci
Report on “Big Hair Ball ” and the “Take Your Seat” campaign.

• In Palm Springs thru 12/11 –  “A Passionate Eye: The Weiner Family Collection” and thru 7/31/17 – Montgomery Meets Modernism: Two Americas; and thru 9/4/17 – Western Stories & Grass Roots: Native American Basketry of the West
• In Palm Springs @ the A and D Center thru 2/27/17 – MetaModern, FREE admission – all days, all times
• In Palm Desert @ the Galen thru 3/7/17, “Glass for he New Millennium”; Masterworks from the Kaplan-Ostergaard Collection, FREE admission – all days, all times
• www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Eddie C. of Palm Springs

4:00-5:00 PM

LGBT/Revivals/”Go Green” Segment

DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Steve Henke “Mr. Community”
Report on World AIDS Day goals: 90% of people living w/HIV know their status; 90% of those diagnosed w/HIV are receiving anti-retroviral therapy; 90% of those receiving treatment have undetectable viral loads.

• 12/10 – Linda Lavin performs @ the Annenberg Theater to benefit Temple Isaiah (tickets @ www.annenbergtheater.org and (760) 325-4490)
• 12/17 – “Dancing w/ the Desert Stars” to benefit DAP (contact info: www.desertaidsproject.org and (760) 323-2118)

REVIVALS DESIGN, CONSIGN, VOLUNTEER STORE
Charles Huff
Discussing artificial Christmas trees @ all three locations. Christmas/Holiday shopping values.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6491

Photo of Steve and Charles

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Florence Henderson 2/14/1934 – 11/24/2016.

LIBERTY TREES
Sequoia Sasser
Trees on her lot are cut 4 days before in Montana and trucked down here, other trees are cut months ago and stored. Almost never lose needles. Leak-proof reusuable tree stands. Wreaths, garlands, centerpieces etc. Delivery service. Lot in Palm Springs and Palm Desert.
(406) 531-8018

Joey’s Montana Ponderosa Pine Christmas Tree

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Diane H. of Desert Hot Springs
1st TIME WINNER!!!!

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/R.O.T.W./Technology Segment

THE JOEY ENGLISH DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Jackie Donnell
Discussing “Elmer’s”. Report on Thanksgiving @ the restaurant. Place for office parties. Raising funds for “Folds of Honor”. Cherries are featured now.
www.eatatelmers.com
(760) 327-8419

Jacky (w/Charlie in the background)

UNIVOCITY
John McMullen
Discussing video production, aerial imaging, mobile apps, social media, virtual reality, radio broadcasting, animation, seach optimization, augmented reality, websites, commercials, voiceover, and podcasting services.
www.univocitymedia.com
(760) 904-5200

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:

Marjorie M. of Palm Springs

3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/P.S. Chamber/Jewelry/Community Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Lee Rice
The midcentury modern chandeliers are back in the lobby. 2nd Annual Reindeer Run on 12/10 to benefit Eisenhower Annual Fund (www.emc.org/reindeerrun) and FREE Healthy Living Magazine…the orthopedics issue.
www.emc.org

PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE
Kent Black
Discussing current issue on the newsstand. Dec. cover is the starburst chandelier at EMC. Dec. issue has profile of Tim Bradley and all things white. Feb. is the big Modernism issue and they are building 2 houses in Chino Canyon.
www.palmspringslife.com
(760) 325-2333

Kent Black and Lee Rice

ROYAL FAMILY JEWELS
Tim Wood and Shepherd Clark
Discussing Shepherd’s training @ Desert Ice Rink w/ Tim for the World Compulsory Figure Championships in December. Tim’s history in the skating world. Shepherd’s jewelry that is designed to raise money for any/all charities.
shepherdjewels@nullaol.com
(909) 217-5643

Tim and Shepherd

Royal Family Jewels

“MR. COMMUNITY”
Steven Henke
Thanksgiving thoughts. Give back to “FIND” food bank. “Everyday Heroes” Dec. 1 on World AIDS Day honoring 4 everyday folks in the Valley benefiting Desert Aids Project. They’ll draw the winner of the “Broadway Quilt”
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118

TEMPLE ISAIAH
Barry Dayton
Discussing 12/10 @ 6 PM concert @ the Annenberg Theater in P.S. to benefit Temple Isaiah w/Linda Lavin & Billy Stritch.
www.barrydayton.com and www.annenbergtheater.org
(760) 325-4490 or call Doug @ (760) 325-2281

PALM SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Nona Watson
Report on recent ACT Tours for the Chamber to South Africa, new ones coming up. 12/2 30th Diamond Anniversary “Athena Awards” Holiday Gala “Winter Wonderland” @ 11:30 @ The Convention Center. Great Christmas gift of Palm Springs Monopoly game for $25. Had opening of skating rink @ River.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577

Steve, Barry and Nona

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Glenn M. of Desert Hot Springs

4:00-5:00 PM

Business/Finance Segment

PROSPECT MORTGAGE
Sandy Edelstein
Discussing services available for all aspects of financial needs for your home. Markets have taken off, interest rates are in the low 4’s. Getting pre-approved.
www.prospectmortgage.com and www.sandyedelstein.com
(800) 778-9817

BRADY SANDAHL REALTY
Brady Sandahl
Great weather and the election being over causes buyer inquiries to go up. Over 1,778 single family homes and condos have closed escrow in Palm Springs since Jan. of this year!!!! Over 200 of those closed over 1 million dollars. Over 200 IN escrows right now.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
Insurance costs will go up Jan. 1. Open enrollment until Dec. 15 to make changes. Cover California goes until Feb. and then shuts down for the rest of the year. Go thru Dennis to the carrier…doesn’t cost anything more. Bi-lingual. Dental insurance for as little as $19/month and car insurance for as little as $23/month. Doesn’t charge broker fees. Lease land insurance needs are different that normal. Particulars for “hit and runs” and “uninsured motorists”.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Edie P. of Palm Desert