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, A World Class Theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT that performing arts organizations throughout the Valley are gearing up for an exciting season – including the new arrival of Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs NEAR JOEY’S REVIVALS9.
– REPORT that PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION’s President Joe Giarrusso has composed four-hand piano pieces which will be played by international piano due Giogio and Anna Latso (on Joey’s show later today). See this one-night only performance on Oct., 22; 7 PM @ the P.S. Cultural Center. www.psipc.org.
– REPORT that Palm Springs International Piano Competition season kick-off will be Dec., 1 w/ “Latin Fire” @ the Annenberg Theatre. JPSIPC’s Annual Benefit is Monday Jan., 29 @ the Club @ Morningside. March 2024, the Waring Solo & Concerto winner Jonathan Mamora returns. www.psipc.org.
– REPORT that CV Rep.’s Adam Karsten had a fabulous first year @ CVREP.
– ANNOUNCING CVREP’S FULL SEASON.
1. Nov.,1 – 12th “The Fantasticks” West Coast Premier.
2. Dec., “Summer Session w/ the Bones Brigade”
3. Jan., “Cabaret”
4. Feb., “POTUS; Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”
5. Ap., “Nice Work if You Can Get It”.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s Dezart Performs season;
1. Nov.,3 – 12 – “The Thanksgiving Play”
2. Jan., “What The Constitution Means To Me”
3. Mar., “A Case for the Existence of God”
4. Ap., “Mr. Parker”
www.dezartperforms.org
– REPORT on Desert Ensemble Theatre season where all shows are presented @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
1. Fri., Oct., 6 “Singing w/ the Desert Stars” @ the P.S. Cultural Center.
2. Nov., “Collective Rage; A Play in 5 Betties”
3. Jan., “The Lifespan of a Fact”
4. Mar., “Ellie”
4. April “Sherlock Holmes Confidential”
www.desertensembletheatre.org.
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre
1. Fri., Oct., 6 “Steel Magnolias”
2. Dec., “Elf”
www.palmcanyontheatre.net
– REPORT on Revolution Stage Company.
– DISCUSSION of the new venue in town w/ live entertainment every day of the week.
1. Oct., 12 – 29th “Not In Front of the Children” 8 original songs.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
-DISCUSSION of local theaters and theater folklore and mores.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Piano Competition Segment

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PSIPC/PS CULTURAL CENTER w/ Giorgi Latso re: Georgian-American concert pianist, film composer, arranger, adjudicator, improviser and Doctor of Musical Arts.
– DISCUSSION of his birth, childhood and education. How his Grandmother got him an upright piano that the family still has.
– DISCUSSION of his family and being the only child.
– DISCUSSION of how and where he met his wife and the successful piano duo they formed.
– REPORT on the fact that they play “four-hands” pieces on one piano. How and where those special pieces come about.
– HOLD THE DATE; their PSIPC concert on Oct., 22 @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center and the selections they will perform.
– (contact info; www.psipc.org and www.psculturalcenter.org).

Giorgio

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Museums 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 Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
HOLD THE DATE;
1, Sat., Oct., 28. “Classic Car Show (w/ Desert Classic Car Association) and Chili Cookoff” (recipes made by LuLu.) $1. A taste or 6 tastes for $5. Volunteers dress in Halloween Costumes. Probably 200 cars. Lots of prizes. Funds go toward the Christmas Party for the Volunteers. Enter your car on the website.
2. Nov., 11 – Veterans Day air fair and the nose of the B29.
– 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.
– REPORT that all hangers are air conditioned in 91,000 sq. feet of exhibit space.
– REPORT on the gift shop where you can go in and shop without going into the Museum
– REPORT that you can go into the Café and not go into the Museum. (Best tuna fish sandwich)
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
– REPORT ON ACT FOR MS; provide FREE programs for 96 clients and their families in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT on HOLD THE DATES:
1. Nov., 12 – “Festival of Lights” @ a private home.
2. Nov., 29 – Christmas Event @ the P.S. Air Museum
3. Feb., 19 – Golf Tourney @ Palm Valley
4. 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

Cont. PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Scott Slaven re; Director of Marketing and Communications 101 N. Museum Dr. P.S. 92262.
– REMINDER; Open Thurs., Fri., Sat., and Sun., 10 to 5 except Thurs. night from 12 to 8 and then admission is FREE due to City of Palm Springs from 5 to 8. DJ’s.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1. Oct., 21 – Artful Events fundraising events. “Desert Art Salon and Sale”. 27 artists have donated work for sale that can be seen on the website. At Mark and Stuart’s home.
2. Oct., 22 – Dia De Los Muertos themed Family Day from 12 to 5.
3. Oct,. 26 – “Mixed Feelings” Series returns. 2 completely unrelated topics/speakers and then the audience gets to ask questions. First one is “Vegan Meats and the Representations of Zombies”!!!!
4. Oct., 29 – FREE “Dia De Los Muertos” Register in advance. For the whole family.
5. Nov., 19 – New exhibition opening “Kali – Artographer”. About a Long Island housewife who left her family and settled here in P.S. and became a famous photographer. One-of-a-kind images. New member magazine has an interview w/ her daughter.
– (contact info: www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800)

Scott

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.
– DISCUSSION of how the Eagles, when appearing live @ the Acrisure Arena, had THE DESERT SYMPHONY accompany them!!!!!.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON, the 35th Anniversary Season; Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. NOV., 21 – the Texas Tenors.
2. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
3. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
4. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
5. April – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On”
– REPORT that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– (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.
– REPORT on last month’s Open House for the Master Plan @ the Convention Center.
– DISCUSSION of the prospect of electric planes. United has one in development.
– REPORT on the “refresh” of the gates on the Sonny Bono Concourse.
– REPORT on the new restaurants and shops that are coming. There will be 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and an ice cream shop.
– REPORT on the new Economy Parking lot.
– REPORT that the Seasonal Airlines are back.
– REPORT that Dec., 14 Alaska Airlines starts 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. 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

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.
– REPORT that reptiles “brumate” and small desert mammals “estivate”.
– REPORT that October is their “back to regular schedule” month. Doing morning and afternoon tours again. 8 AM and 1 PM.
– 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 depending on the weather.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour – the regular main tour in the morning. We live @ the southern end of this fault. Our fault is “gentle”.
2. Indian Canyons – only in the weekends, weather permitting.
3. Still doing Joshua Tree – leave the Valley early to avoid the heat..
4. Cancelling the Painted Canyon Tour in the summer.
– REPORT that they are only doing one tour and get off the Desert floor before it gets hot. Start earlier.
– 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/ Willie Rhine re: “849 Restaurant & Lounge”, 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “1501 Uptown Gastropub”. 1501 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “Willie’s Modern Fare” 69830 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
– DISCUSSION of his vacation in Provincetown.
– REPORT that THE THREE RESTAURANTS ARE Equally beautiful, but VERY (entirely) different.

– REPORT ON “849 Restaurant & Lounge”.
– REPORT THAT “849”is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
– REPORT that they are open for Lunch and Dinner.
– REPORT on the bar/lounge menu and the great patio.
– REPORT on the great views.
– REPORT on the extensive catering business Willie offers. www.849finecatering.com.
– (contact info: www.eight4nine.com and (760) 325-8490).

– REPORT on “1501 Uptown Gastropub”.
– REPORT that “1501” is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
– REPORT on the “happy hour” from 3 to 5 PM around the fabulous bar.
– DISCUSSION of the design and architecture. The glass “garage doors” and great view.
– REPORT Menu is elevated pub/comfort food. Large beer selection. Wonderful menu items; pasta dishes, shepherd’s pie, fish ‘n chips, short ribs, ahi tuna salad, the amazing burgers and sandwiches, etc. www.1501uptown.com and (760) 320-1501.

– REPORT on “Willie’s Modern Fare”.
– REPORT that this is for fine dining. Comfort food and Happy Hour prices and casual dining in the Lounge.
– REPORT that they will are open for DINNER Tues., thru Sat.
– REPORT that they have Sunday Brunch.
– REPORT on the new PROPER AFTERNOON TEA service w/ all the “proper” components..
– DISCUSSION of the menu.
– REPORT that this has the biggest kitchen of the 3 and is where all the baking is done. YAY. www.williesrm.com and (760) 202-4499.

Willie @ “1501 Uptown Gastropub”

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Got sick after my recent Covid booster w/ the new vaccine? (There is no “active” virus in any of the Covid vaccines. This shot is just gearing up the immune system IN CASE Covid shows up. No long-term issues. Usually only 24 hours of symptoms. People have the same symptoms w/ each cycle of Covid Shots.)
2. Can I get the flu shot @ the same time as the latest Covid shot? I got mine and my arm got very sore afterwards. (Yes. This shot goes into the muscle and that is why it may get sore later on)
3. What about school children and the dangers of Fentanyl? (Yes, on-going problem. The danger is from “street” drug dealers, not prescription drugs and not really even OTC drugs, which are all regulated.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– cont. QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pal’s phone in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
4. What are the differences in the left brain and the right brain? (Left brain; speech, abstractions, factual. Right brain; image, language, memory. Both sides have control over the other side. Both parts are about equally used.
5. What is Irisin? (A hormone that increases in your muscles after you exercise. Another derivative of this hormone helps to cut the plaque that leads to dementia, etc..)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey