3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Jamie Torcellini re: Phenomenal Broadway dancer, actor, director, performer etc., w/ a long list of unbelievable credits.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education. www.cvrep.org.

young Jamie

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Jamie Torcellini re: Phenomenal Broadway dancer, actor, director, performer etc., w/ a long list of unbelievable credits.
– DISCUSSION of the progression of his career. From a touring company of “A Chorus Line” to CVrep!!!. All the stars and shows in between. www.cvrep.org.
Photo of

Jamie w/ Liza

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Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Jamie Torcellini re: Phenomenal Broadway dancer, actor, director, performer etc., w/ a long list of unbelievable credits.
– DISCUSSION of directing “39 Steps” Dec., 11 – 22 @ CVRep. The cast, the rehearsal schedule, the run. www.cvrep.org. What’s next?

Jamie

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment

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BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
– Dec., 13 – “Cole Porter @ Christmas” sung by Julie Garnye @ the historic home of Joey English. Tickets to the “Poinsettia House” are $150. and limited. Get yours @ www.psipc.org.
– Jan., 27 – Annual Benefit @ the Club @ Morningside.
– Feb., 27 – Encore performance of PSIPC & Friends.
– Mar., 20 – David Maiocco as Liberace
– 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 CVREP. (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City.)
– CVRep 4 Play Season tix are on sale.
1. Dec., 11 – 22 “The 39 Steps”
2. Jan., 22 – Feb., 9 “The Light in the Piazza”
3. Mar., 5 – 23 Jesus Christ Superstar”
4. Ap 23 – May 4 “Other Desert Cities”
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on THE CV FIREBIRDS (Acrisure Arena)
1. Dec., 5 vs Texas Stars.
2. Dec., 12 vs San Jose Barracudas @ home.
3. De., 14 vs Calgary Wranglers for 2 nights @ home.
4. Dec., 18 vs San Jose Barracudas @ home.
5. Dec., 20 vs Ontario Regin @ home.
6. Dec., 28 vs Ontario Regin @ home.
7.Dec., 31 vs Colorado Eagles @ home for NY Eve.
www.cvfirebirds.com.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s DEZART PERFORMS. (Pearl Mc Manus Theater @ P.S. Women’s Club. 314 S. Cahuilla.)
1. Jan., 17 – 26 “Fat Ham”
2. Feb., 28 – Mar., 9 – Grand Concourse”
www.dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 N. Palm Canyon)
1. Now thru – Dec., 22 “Mary Poppins”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.com.
– REPORT on REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 S. Palm Canyon, in the Sun Shopping Center)
1. Dec., 6 – 22 “Company”.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– Tracey quiz for Joey Pals about New Year’s Eve.
– (contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Laurel Foundation Segment

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THE LAUREL FOUNDATION Annual Toy Drive & Fundraiser w/ Ron Brown re: Mission Statement is to provide FREE year-round camp programs designed to improve the lives of at-risk children and youth ages 3 – 17.
– REPORT on the programs and how they tackle the complex emotional and social challenges of the youth.
– DISCUSSION of the tools needed to build self-sufficient, productive, healthy lives.
– REPORT on the support of Willie Rhine and “849” Restaurant.
– DISCUSSION that you can drop off an un-wrapped toy to R & R Antiques. 616 E. Sunny Dunes Road. Palm Springs for ages 3 to 17.
– HOLD THE DATE: The Leslies’ 36th Annual Gala and Toy Drive. Sat., Dec., 7 @ Dinah Shore Estate e.givesmart.com.
– (contact info: www.thelaurelfoundation.org )

Ron

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Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Museum Segment

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT that the renovation has started on the front circle and the Museum will remain open during it.
– REPORT that one of the vintage cockpits is open for photos etc.
HOLD THE DATES:
– DEC., 6; 5:30 “Finding Amelia” by Michael Carra.
– DEC., 7; 10 AM – NOON “Sat. Open Cockpit: FAU Corsair”
– DEC., 7; 1 PM “Conspiracy! FDR & Pearl Harbor by Michael Carra.
– DEC., 14; 1 PM “When Yamamoto Ran Wild” by Michael Carra.
– DEC., 20, 21 and 22; 6 PM “Snowtopia: Winter Wonderland”.
– DEC., 25 CLOSED. MERRY CHRISTMAS.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)

. cont. ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer
– FEB., 19 – Act For MS Scramble Golf Tournament @ Palm Valley Country Club. Casual dinner and entertainment by John Stanley King. $275. To play golf. Just dinner $150.
– (contact info: www.actforms.org and (760) 773-9806)

Ann

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President: 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 ’24 – ’25 SEASON:
REPORT on opening night;
1. NOV., 14, – 8 PM; A tribute to The Carpenters “Top of the World” @ the McCallum.
2. JAN., 9, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Rod Stewart “Tonight’s the Night” @ the McCallum.
3. FEB., 12, ’25 – Sweetheart’s Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro in La Quinta. Proceeds support Children’s Education Program. Tix from the Symphony Office or on-line.
4. FEB., 13, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to The Beatles “Ones” @ the McCallum.
5. MAR., 20, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Carole King “Home Again” @ the McCallum.
6. AP., 17, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” @ the McCallum.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

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.
– UPDATE on the construction; “Cactus to Clouds” is open’ “Las Casuelas Terraza” has opened; “Coachella Valley Coffee” is open. “Trio” will open in Feb., etc, new wine bar and other things are coming. Doubling the restaurant capacity. YAY!!
– REPORT that March in ’25 there will be 32,000 more seats scheduled seats inbound and outbound.
– REPORT on new airline services: Canadian Porter Airlines starts Dec., 12 flying the new 195 E2; United’s new Wash/Dulles non-stop starting Dec., 19; Delta will join Alaska for non-stop JFK starting Dec., 21.
– REPORT that in Season we average 70 to 77 flights a day.
– REPORT that you can do your TSA pre-check AT THE AIRPORT. Start on-line then do your interview @ the airport. When you get to the airport go to the CLEAR Stand and tell them you are there for your TSA interview. SO on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com).
– DISCUSSION of “Stay and Play” new visitor pass program.
– 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”.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)

Daniel

LIBERTY TREES;
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Red-Jeep 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 that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year.
– DISCUSSION of why reptiles are NOT in brumation yet. Probably because of the horrible heat we had this summer.
– DISCUSSION of his years in Japan and his mastery of the language. He was so good he had no accent when speaking Japanese. He can READ in Japanese.
– DISCUSSION of the rest of his professional travels.
– REPORT that all tours are up and running; 3-hour tours; not including travel time.
1. Indian Canyons
2. Joshua Tree
3. San Andreas Fault @ 8 AM and 1 PM, 7 days a week. The #1 Tour they present.
4. Painted Canyon Jeep Tour
– DISCUSSION that we usually have 44 days in the summer over 110 degrees and our record was 66 days over 110 degrees BUT this year we had 83 days OVER 110 DEGREES.
– REMINDER that “beer” will keep snails out of your garden.
– REPORT that this summer heat was really hard, EVEN ON THE DESERT PLANTS that belong here.
– DETAILED REPORT on the San Andreas Fault Tour. Order of what you see on the tour;
1. Fault line
2. Oasis
3. Re-created Cahuilla Indian Village
4. Canyons, in Indio Hills and you’ll walk a bit. i.e. “SLOT” CANYON.
– DISCUSSION of how an Oasis is formed.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is #1 on Tripvision.
– 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.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Jacky Donnell re: “Elmer’s Restaurant” 1030 E. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S.
– REPORT that Jacky is #1 out of the other 26 Elmer’s and the ONLY Elmers restaurant in CA, but that all the restaurants offer the same menu.
– REPORT on their wonderful Thanksgiving Day and that they will close early Christmas Eve Day and be closed on Christmas Day.
– DISCUSSION of the FABULOUS PRIME RIB dinner. 9 oz and 12 oz. Rock salted, slow roasted
– REPORT that Elmer’s had a good summer and now the Snow Birds are back.
– REPORT on the Prime Rib Benedict.
– REPORT on the Trail Steak.
– REPORT on the new menu.
1. The Looking for the Sun Omelet.
2. Chorizo Bowl.
3. Bacon Bacon Biscuits and gravy; country gravy.
4. Mimosas; champagne w/ white peach and white cranberry, or lavender flavors.
– REPORT that Elmer’s serves over 3,000 German pancakes a month. #1 in the chain.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week from 6 AM to 9 PM. Jacky started @ Elmers 45 years ago.
– (contact info: www.eatatelmers.com and (760) 327-8419)

Jacky and the new menu