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The Bent Theater Segment – August 25, 2025
Seg 3 – The Bent Theater Segment
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THE BENT. w/ Steven Rosenbaum and Terry Ray re: 68618 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., #203. Cathedral City, 92234
– REPORT that THE BENT is a non-profit theater serving the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley LGBTQ+ Community since Dec., 13, 2022.
– REPORT to subscribe NOW for Season 4 HOLD THE DATES;.
– Oct., 17 – Nov., 2; “The Inheritance – Part 2”.
– Dec., 5 – 21; “Dog Sees God”
– Dec., 9 – 14; “Skippy & Bitsy’s All Star Christmas TV Extravaganza
– Feb., 12 – 28, ’26; “In the Wake”
– May 8 – 24, ’26; “A Man of No Importance”
– REPORT that all shows are performed @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo.
– (contact info: www.thebent.org).
Steven and Terry
Joey’s Daily Date book – August 25 – 29, 2025
Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Lifestyle Properties.
www.desertlifestyleproperties.
“Desert Lifestyle, Redefined”
FRIDAY: Aug., 29, 2025. National Lemon Juice Day.
1. WHO; DESERT LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES Ben Leaskou wants you to know;
WHAT; Schedule of open houses for the weekend. 3 bed., 2 bathrooms.
WHEN; ON-LINE.
WHERE: 2233 N. Vista Dr., Chino Hills.
WEB; www.desertlifestyleproperties.com.
2. WHO; JEFF HOCKER PRESENTS
WHAT; “Kiss of the Spider Woman”. w/ Academy Award Winner Bill Condon, TCM Host Dave Karger, Producers Michael Childers and Scott Nevins to benefit the Annenberg Theater.
WHEN; SEPT., 16.
WHERE: Palm Springs Art Museum.
WEB; www.psmuseum.org and www.hockerproductions.com.
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 NIGHTS @ 5 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.
THURSDAY: Aug., 28, 2025. National Cherry Turnover Day.
1. WHO; THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
WHAT; Roald Dahl’s “Charlie & The Chocolate Factory”
WHEN; Oct., 3 – 12
WHERE: 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs
WEB; www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
2. WHO; CV REP;S Artistic Director Adam Karsten wants you to know about;
WHAT; Audition notice; for “Dear Evan Hansen” and “One Man, Two Guvnors”. Equity ONLY.
WHEN; SEPT., 5 – 6.
WHERE; 68510 e. Palm Cayn., Dr., Cathedral City
WEB; www.cvrep.org.
3. WHO; ACRISURE ARENA
WHAT; Billy Idol “It’s a Nice Day to Tour Again”
WHEN; SEPT., 12
WHERE: Acrisure Arena
WEB; www.acrisiurearena.com.
WEDNESDAY: Aug., 27, 2025. National Peach Day.
1.WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN wants you to know;
WHAT; DAP has Primarcy Care/General Health/ Injury/Immunization/Specialists/Routine etc., services
WHEN; NOW
WHERE: On-line.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.
2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY’S Gary Powers wants you to know;
WHAT: 2025-26 Season Subscriptions available for 3/5/or 8 shows as well as individual tickets.
WHEN; TIX ON SALE NOW.
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; Richard Marx
WHEN; FRI., AUG., 29.
WHERE; THE SHOW in Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.aguacalientecasinos.com.
TUESDAY: Aug., 26, 2025 National Dog Day.
1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; John Lovitz
WHEN; SAT., SEPT., 13; 8 PM.
WHERE; 73-000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.
2. WHO; OSCAR’S PALM SPRINGS.
WHAT; Happy Birthday Dan
WHEN; AUG., 23.
WHERE; 125. E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way. #108. Palm Springs. Inside or outside, depending on heat.
WEB; www.oscarspalmsprings.com.
3. WHO; DESERT-THEATRICALS Josh and Ray, want you to know.
WHAT; Cast has been selected for the Broadway Series; 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: Aug., 25, 2025 National Banana Split Day.
1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; LGBTQ+ Film Festival; Cinema Diversde.
WHEN; SEPT., 18 – 21 AND 25 – 28
WHERE; Historic Camelot Theatre @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo, in P.S.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.
2. WHO; OLD TOWN ARTISAN STUDIOS
WHAT; You can register now for workshops, youth classes, etc. for all ages.
WHEN; NOW FOR FALL.
WHERE; 78046 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta.
WEB; www.oldtownartisansturdios.org
3. WHO; SHAY’S WARRIORS’ “LIFE AFTER CANCER”.
WHAT; “Shop for a Cause”.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.shayswarriors.org/shop.
For further reference to the JEdD, visit my website www.joeyenglish.com.
The Box Office Report – August 22, 2025
Seg 1 – The Box Office Report
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BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Joe Smith and Barbara Kerr
– REPORT – Even during August, there’s still a lot to do and see.
– REPORT ON THE PURPLE ROOM (1900 E. Palm Cyn. Dr., P.S. CA. 92264).
– 8.29 & 30; “An Intimate Evening w/ Lucie Arnaz” w/ music director Ron Abel.
– 9.1; “The Judy Show” w/ Michael Holmes returns.
– www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
– REPORT ON DESERT FILM SOCIETY (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. 92262)
– Since 2002 DFS has presented one-time screenings of award-winning films.
– 8.9; 10 AM; “The Ties That Bind Us” French film.
– 8.23; 10 AM; “Diamanti” (Diamonds) Italian film.
www.desertfilmsociety.org.
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. 92262)
– REPORT that they are open DURING CONSTRUCTION.
– REPORT on August screenings;
1. “The Barefoot Contessa”; “Planet of the Apes”; “Hello, Dolly”; “Postcards from the Edge”; “The Things from Another World”; “All That Jazz”; “Suddenly Last Summer”; “The Matrix”; “South Pacific”; “The Birdcage”; and “Hair”.
www.psculturalcenter.org.
– REPORT ON ACRISURE ARENA (75702 Varner Rd., P.D. 92211)
1. Aug., 7 – “Creed”
2. Aug., 23 – “Kali Uchis, The Sincerely Tour”
3. Sept., 29 – Paul McCartney
www.acrisurearena.com.
– REPORT ON AGUA CALIENTE – THE SHOW (32-250 Bob Hope Dr. R.M. 92270)
1. Aug., 8 – “Gypsy Kings, Featuring Nicolas Reyes
2. Aug., 15 – “Heart”
3. Aug., 22 – The Peter Gabriel Project (Genesis)
4. Aug., 29 – Richard Marx
5. Aug., 30 – The Commodores
www.aquacalientecasinos.com.
– REPORT ON SPOTLIGHT 29 (46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 92236)
1. Aug., 16 – George Lopez @ 8 PM in the Spotlight Showroom
www.spotlight29.com.
– REPORT ON FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 92203).
1. Aug., 23 – Allicia Villarreal of GRUPO LIMITE @ the Special Events Center.
www.fantasyspringsresort.com
– REPORT ON MORONGO CASINO RESORT (49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 92230)
1. Aug., 15 – Australia’s “Thunder from Down Under”
2. Aug., 22 – “Berlin”
3. Aug., 23 – “The Pointer Sisters”
www.morongocasinoresort.com.
– REPORT ON SPLASH HOUSE (Saguaro; 1800 E. Palm Cyon., Dr. P.S. and Renaissance P.S. Hotel 888 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, P.S. and Riviera Resort & Spa; 1600 N. Indian Cyn., Dr., P.S. )
1. Aug., 8 – 10; two weekends of this electronic music festival.
www.splashhouse.com.
– REPORT ON THE ATRIUM IN THE HYIATT PALM SPRINGS (285 n. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.)
1. Every Fri., night in Aug., Leanna Rodgers, w/ Miguel Gomez on congas and a mix of surprise guests.
www.hyatt.com.
– REPORT ON THIRD PARTY TICKETS;
1. Buyer beware. Buy only from reputable websites and ticket agencies.
– REPORT ON PLAZA THEATRE (128 S. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
1. Grand opening coming soon.
2. 12.2 & 3; Lily Tomlin (sold out)
3. “Home” for the P.S. Symphony, Modern Men Chorus, The P.S. Gay Men’s Chorus and many more.
www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com
– REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS (605 S. Riverside Dr., P.S.)
1. New Dezart Playhouse in the former First Church of Christ building.
2. 11.13 – 15; Gala performance of “West Side Story”
3. Upcoming season will feature: “Eureka Day” and “Love! Valour! Compassion!”
www.dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE (2300 e. Baristo Rd., P.S. @ the P.S. Cultural Center)
1. 15th and FINAL season.
2. 10.10 – “Singing w/ the Desert Stars” to benefit DET’s Theatre Education & Scholarship Program
www.desertensembletheatre.org.
– REPORT ON THE BENT (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @
the P.S. Cultural Center)
1.Only LGBTQ+ Theatre in P.S. and CV and Riverside County.
2.Check the website for productions and dates.
www.thebent.org.
– REPORT ON CVREP (68510 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., C.C. )
1. Dec.,’25 – “Dear Evan Hanson” and “Ernest Shakleton Loves Me”
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 n. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.)
1. New season will include 9 musicals; “The Merry Widow”, “Sunset Blvd.”, “Annie” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” among other.
www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATRICALS (R.M. Amphitheatre @ 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R.M.)
– Oct.,24 – 26 – “The Addams Family”
www.desert-theatricals.com.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS (45175 Fargo St., Indio)
1. Season will include “Clue: Onstage”, “The Graduate”, “Sister Act”, The Crucible”.
www.dtworks.org.
– REPORT ON REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 s. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
1. Season will include “Rent” “Pippin” and “Assassins” among others.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com
– (contact info: Email: joeyenglishboxofficereport.com).
Joe and Barbara
Walter Clark Legal Group Segment – August 22, 2025
Seg 2 – Walter Clark Legal Group Segment
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WALTER CLARK LEGAL GROUP w/ Walter Clark re: 71861 CA. Hwy 111. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– MISSION STATEMENT; Representing people who would otherwise NOT be represented in a fight against an insurance company. He advances the funds for the litigation and doesn’t collect unless he wins.
– DISCUSSION of his commitment to serving the community and where it came from. He believes Democracy cannot succeed w/out education.
He is committed to helping change this, especially in the East Valley.
– QUESTIONS/TOPICS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Will Walter Clark Legal Group be sponsoring “Safe Ride” for the Labor Day Weekend? (Yes, go to the website and make arrangements for the ride. Walter Clark re-imburses you. To bring attention to the problem of drunk driving.)
– DISCUSSION that when you have had that drink you “feel” that you can drive and don’t use the Safe Ride.
– DISCUSSION that people may drink more because they have the Safe Ride coupon.
– REPORT that people are drinking less.
– DISCUSSION that a drunken driver kills someone every 39 minutes. HORRIBLE.
– REPORT that cars are getting safer, law enforcement is “on the job”, but the accident rate has not gone down.
– DISCUSSION of the validity of the “self-driving” cars, that seem to “see” more than a human driver.
– REPORT on the generous donations WCLG makes to students in need. Even to getting clothes for children.
– (contact info: www.walterclark.com and (760) 777-7777)
Walter
Real Estate Segment – August 22, 2025
Seg 3 – Real Estate Segment
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BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP/KELLER WILLIAMS LUXURY HOMES w/ Brady Sandahl re: 70005 Mirage Cove Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group/Keller Williams Luxury Homes has three offices; Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and La Quinta. Part of the largest real estate sales force on the planet. More agents around the globe than any other brand.
– REPORT that his team is SELECTIVE AND SENSITIVE. Nothing is foreign to Brady’s team.
– QUESTION FROM “JOEY PALS” about Current Interest Rates. Where are they today and how will that impact someone being able to re-finance or stay in the home they love? Will Interest Rates influence the price of real estate?
1. Every week BSREG looks @ the market. IT IS STEADY. 30% buy homes above 1 million dollars.
2. Of the folks buying, some could pay cash and some will get a mortgage. “Date the rate and marry the house”.
3. People buy real estate to solve a problem or something they can’t get in their present home.
4. Work w/ a local agent to see which solution will work best for you.
5. Use a “buy down” the interest rate or do a “temporary buy down”. BSREG partners w/ a local lender. Investors pay a higher rate.
6. DISCUSSION of who pays the “buy down”. Buyer or Seller.
7. DISCUSSION that many real estate agents aren’t familiar w/ the term “buy down”.
– REPORT that BSREG is still selling one home EVERY DAY IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Brady Sandahl Real Estate Group has been voted #1 – HIGHEST PRODUCING TEAM – for FIVE YEARS. All types of reasons come into play about why folks sell. Google shows Brady Sandahl has over 350 Five-star reviews.
– REPORT that you MUST NOT, SHOULD NOT depend on Zillow. You are directed to an agent that has paid Zillow for that lead.
– BRADY is the local educator for the Coachella Valley.
– (contact info: www.bradysandahl.com and (760) 656-6052).
Brady
“Talk of Stars” Segment – August 21, 2025
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Derrik Lewis re: Gifted musician, singer, actor on stage, screen and theaters.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, parents, education, living in PA., Wash, CA. etc., being a “Mouseketeer Partner”, deciding to be an actor.
young Derrik (Bill)
cont. of “Talk of Stars” Segment – August 21, 2025
Seg 2 – cont. of “Talk of Stars” Segment
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cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Derrik Lewis re: Gifted musician, singer, actor on stage, screen and theaters.
– DISCUSSION of his career development, memorable stars he worked with, varied TV appearances during his Hollywood days.
Derrik w/ Pat Boone
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – August 21, 2025
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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Cont. TALK OF STARS w/ Derrik Lewis re: Gifted musician, singer, actor on stage, screen and theaters.
– DISCUSSION of Derrik’s work on the cruise ships, coming to Palm Springs, working on the first show @ PCT, his 14 year production of “Musical Chairs”. His current endeavors. His thoughts on the future. His Facebook Page.
Derrik
D.O.H.C./Women’s Segment – August 20, 2025
Seg 1 – D.O.H.C./Women’s Segment
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DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE WOMAN’S SEGMENT w/ Cathy Allison re: Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Mental Health Therapist for D.O.H.C. Behavioral Health where she is a Master Level Clinician. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– CATHY’S THEME FOR TODAY: “Being Resilient, Adapt to Change”.
– REPORT that there is a great book “Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson.
– REPORT on the 10 short questions to review if you are resilient and equipped to change.
1. I am able to adapt when changes occur.
2. I can deal w/ whatever comes my way.
3. I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced w/ problems.
4. Having to cope w/ stress can make me stronger.
5. I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, and other hardships.
6. I tend to believe I can achieve my goals, even when there are obstacles.
7. Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
8. I am not easily discouraged by failure.
9. I think of myself as a strong person when dealing w/ life’s challenges and difficulties.
10. I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Socrates.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-5277).
Cathy
“Legal Eagle” Segment – August 20, 2025
Seg 2 – “Legal Eagle” Segment
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LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. FIRTH w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– QUESTIONS from Joey Pals.
1. What is this about an amendment to a birth certificate? (Need a family lawyer. Because of an adoption. Born w/out a father on the original birth certificate and wants to be NOW. Typos.)
2. What are the legal implications if an Airbag causes an injury or a death? (Probably sue the airbag manufacturer. That’s why there are sensors in the front seat and you weight too little, you can’t sit there.)
– FOCUS OF ROBERT’S PRACTICE.
1. Personal bankruptcy. There are lots of chapters in personal bankruptcies. Either Chapter 7 where you get all your debts discharged as long as you get rid of all the secured items. Mortgages also. You CANNOT discharge student loans, judgements against you from a DUI, or a tort, or your last 3 years of income taxes. Or a Chapter #13 where if you make more than the median income in CA ($70,000/yr for a single person) you MUST do a 13. A Chapter 13 has a payment plan.
2. BK will be on your FICA for 10 years.
– REPORT that when you file a Chapter 7 Robert can get you a 700 credit score in a year if you do what he says.
– (contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 309-7669).
Robert
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
