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“Talk of Stars” Segment – February 8, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Carol Conners re; Academy award singer/songwriter and producer of projects and appearances around the world. www.carolconners.com.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family, environment, and education.
young Carol @ the piano
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – February 8, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Carol Conners re; Academy award singer/songwriter and producer of projects and appearances around the world. www.carolconners.com.
– DISCUSSION of her career, time w/ Elvis, singing w/ The Teddy Bears, Phil Spector, etc.
Marshall, Carol and Phil in the Teddy Bears.
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – February 8, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Carol Conners re; Academy award singer/songwriter and producer of projects and appearances around the world. www.carolconners.com.
– DISCUSSION of her show Sunday Feb., 11 @ the Miracle Springs Resort & Spa 10625 Palm Dr., DHS. 4 -9 PM. “Elvis, Rocky and Me”. Tix on-line at www.Eventbrite.com.
Carol
“Box Office” Segment – February 7, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment
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BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex
Presented thru the generosity of CV Rep, offering high caliber theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT on the Palm Springs International Piano Competition’s benefit that was held on Jan., 29th.
– DISCUSSION that theater seasons are expanding due to so many year-round residents.
– REPORT on CVREP’S FULL SEASON. (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City.)
1. “Cabaret” has been extended.
2. Feb., 28 – March 10; “POTUS; Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” Picked by Adam Karstens.
3. Ap., “Nice Work if You Can Get It”.
4. 2024 Winter classes from CVRep’s Conservatory.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s Dezart Performs season; (314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs.)
1. Mar.,1 – 10; “A Case for the Existence of God”
2. Ap., “Mr. Parker”
www.dezartperforms.org
– REPORT on DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE; (2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs.)
www.desertensembletheatre.org
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre; (539 N. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs.)
www.palmcanyontheatre.net
– REPORT on Revolution Stage Company.611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs.)
– DISCUSSION of the new venue in town w/ live entertainment every day of the week.
The newest addition to the theatre scene has something almost every night.
1. Feb., 7 – March 2; “Witchland”
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– QUIZ about a box office.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).
Tracey
Crossroads To Care Segment – February 7, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Crossroads To Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patty Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who does house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– DEFINITION of a Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over. She can diagnose, treat and prescribe medications. AND SHE COMES TO YOUR HOME.
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood draw and deliver it to the labs.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. How long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee or she can bill Medicare and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that most of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patty
Museum Segment – February 7, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Museum Segment
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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: P.R., Advertising and Grants Liaison. 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT that Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1.Sat., Feb., 10 – Annual Gala so the Museum will be closed. “Heroes and Modern Tech”.
2. Sun., Feb., 11; 1:00 an F117 ‘Nighthawk” roundtable.
3. Sat., Feb., 17 @ 1:PM – “Gettysburg; 3 Days that Changed America” w/ Dr. Ed Gordon.
4. Sat., Feb., 24 @ 1:PM – “The Tuskegee Airmen”. Indian Wells “residents day” for residents and workers. Get in free w/ identification.
5. Sat., Mar.,2 @ 1:PM – “Honoring Canadian Military History.”.
– REPORT that there is “Open Cockpit” EVERY SATURDAY from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
– REPORT that the Museum is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. that KIDS 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paying adult. Friendly dogs on a leash. DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN A CAR.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
– REPORT ON ACT FOR MS; needs funding especially @ the end-of-the-year. ACT for MS provides FREE programs for 96 clients and their families in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT on HOLD THE DATES:
1. Feb., 19 – Golf Tourney @ Palm Valley
2. Ap., 6 – 25th Gala
– DISCUSSION of the wonderful grant Act For MS received for mental health support.
(contact info: www.actforms.org and ((760) 773-9806)
Ann
Desert Symphony Segment – February 6, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment
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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise, the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON – Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. Thurs., Feb., 29; 8 PM – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare, pianist, singer and songwriter. Discussion of his range and repertoire. Also sings “Sinatra”.
2. Thurs., Mar., 27; 8 PM – tribute to John Denver by Ted Vigil. He even looks like John Denver.
3. Thurs., April 11; 8 PM – tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons by the group “Let’s Hang On”.
– SAVE THE DATE: that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– SAVE THE DATE: Wed., March 6, 2024; 35TH Anniversary Gala starring Daniel Emmet & Pia Toscano, accompanied by the Desert Symphony. At THE SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage. 5:30 PM Dinner, 8 PM Concert.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)
Nancy and Symphony Sammi
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – February 6, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 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 of ACT-Tours trip to the Copper Canyon in Mexico.
– REPORT that ALL the seasonal flights have returned and are in full swing.
– DISCUSSION of the concessions that are underway. Hope for Feb., opening for some.
– REPORT on the new restaurants and shops that are coming. There will be 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and an ice cream shop.
– DISCUSSION of the top 5 busiest airports in the World. 5. Dubai; 4. Chicago 3. Denver 2. Dallas 1. Atlanta.
– REPORT on the new Economy Parking lot.
– REPORT that Seasonal Airlines are back.
– REPORT that Dec., 14 Alaska Airlines started their new non-stop service from PSP to JFK. It will run 5 days a week thru April. And Jet Blue has the “red-eye” to New York as well.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take and the immediate statis of your flight, the occupancy of the parking lots, etc. www.flypsp.com. Go to 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 – February 6, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 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.
– DISCUSSION of how busy they have been.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Do the Red Jeep’s have seat belts? (Yes and they are required. The rain causes the “routes” to be a little more bumpy so seat belts help. Jeeps hold 7 passengers and 1 driver so 8 seat belts. No car-seats are allowed, but booster seats are permitted.)
– REPORT that all their Jeeps are CJ8 Scramblers and were only made from 1981 – 86. They are all open-air. Red-Jeep Tours keeps them in great condition.
2. Do Red Jeep Tours have private or public tours? (Both are available. Depends on how many people are already booked, as the airlines seat you. You can buy out the whole Jeep for a private tour.)
– REPORT that a private jeep for 2 – 4 folks is $800.
– REPORT that a private jeep for more than 4 is $1,000.
– DISCUSSION that you can request food and drink as desired but can only be drunk when you are off public streets.
– REPORT that the rain can make “huge” changes in the canyons and washes that they use as their “roads”.
– REPORT They have 15 Jeeps and 2 SUVs. They have 40 drivers/guides. All are well-trained and make their own tours up. Although there is a list of required things to show on the tour. They run tours 3 or 4 days a week.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour
2. Indian Canyons
3. Joshua Tree
4. Painted Canyon Tour
– DISCUSSION of the tour items they have for animals, babies, older folks etc.
– REPORT on the new “solar” bathrooms that they have along the routes.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz REPORT on the 3 ways the plates move. 1. Subduction zone. 2. Plate spreading. 3. Strike/slip.
– DISCUSSION that their tours are given on a piece of private property.
– REPORT that every 2 years they have to take a First Aid Course and are given a certificate.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).
Rick
Restaurant of the Week Segment – February 5, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dennis Costa re: “Bouschet and P.S. Air Bar”. In the Sun Center of Palm Springs. 611 S. Palm Canyon, STE., #222, Palm Springs.
– REPORT on recording from P.S. Air Bar. During the busy Holiday time.
– DISCUSSION of coming changes in the New Year.
– DESCRIPTION of the interior of the building. First is the “duty-free” Bouschet Wine Store, then up the ramp to the restaurant…the interior of an aircraft. i.e. US Air seats in first class and coach.
– REPORT that will concentrate on just wine in Bouschet.
– DISCUSSION of the Bouschet Wine Society monthly wine club. 2 price categories. $40. For 2 bottles of wine and also $80. For 2 bottles of wine.
– REPORT on how to have a special event there. Report on Steve Kanold’s Travel Club of the Desert’s luncheon that was held there Dec., 12.
– DISCUSSION of the interior. Real airline Southwest 737 seats and décor.
– REPORT on the retail wine store. Boutique wines. Sandwich bar there too and that kitchen serves the entire property. New flatbreads etc.
– REPORT that Servers are dressed as flight attendants.
– REPORT on entertainment schedule available, check on-line. i.e. Movie night on Tues., etc., i.e. Wed., is Keisha D.
– (contact info: www.bouschet.com and www.psairbar.com and (760) 327-7701).
Dennis
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