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Florist Segment – May 5, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Florist Segment

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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Victoria Kirk and Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on the structure of the store/business. Kayla is the artistic one, her Mom Victoria does the business and her sister Dakota helps out also.
– DISCUSSION of Flower of the Month; Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorne Tree.
– REPORT on the Mother’s Day “Joey Pal” special of 10% off any Mother’s Day order if you order before Mother’s Day.
– DISCUSSION of the arrangement they brought today and that it only took Kayla 5 minutes for her to make.
– REPORT on white hydrangeas.
– DISCUSSION of how to keep flower fresh i.e. w/ an alum powder and change the water daily. Use COLD water.
– REPORT that they do FDT, International order etc., EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that they offer subscriptions to deliver either to homes, offices, or sweethearts. Either monthly, bi-monthly, weekly, etc.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)

Victoria, Dakota and Kayla

cont. “Legal Eagle” Segment – May 5, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “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.Who is libel when a passenger dies because a plane’s defibrillator doesn’t work? (Could be lots of folks; airline, maintenance company, manufacturer).
2. How can Gov., Abbot of Texas void a jury’s guilty verdict? (Any Governor can do this. Every state has a provision where the Governor can veto a jury’s verdict!!!!)
3. Who is libel when a plane’s passenger has an allergy to peanuts that might kill them? (Dubious lawsuit on the Mother’s part. All peanut products have a warning printed on them.)
– REPORT that Robert’s expertise is in Consumer Bankruptcy, #7 and #13. Now very busy. No more moratorium on evictions and foreclosures. He does wills, estate planning. Is on TV webinar explaining trusts on KESQ early Sat., morning.
– (contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 770-4066).

Robert

“Talk of Stars” Segment – May 4, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Sweet Baby J’ai re: American contemporary jazz singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and playwright. Co-founder/Artistic Director P.S. Women’s Jazz Festival. www.sweetbabyjai.com.
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family and background.

young “Sweet Baby J’ai”

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – May 4, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Sweet Baby J’ai re: American contemporary jazz singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and playwright. Co-founder/Artistic Director P.S. Women’s Jazz Festival. www.sweetbabyjai.com.
– DISCUSSION of her career. i.e.CA. Jazz & Blues Museum Hall of Fame.

“Sweet Baby J’ai”

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – May 4, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Sweet Baby J’ai re: American contemporary jazz singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and playwright. Co-founder/Artistic Director P.S. Women’s Jazz Festival. www.sweetbabyjai.com.
– DISCUSSION of her busy performance schedule, i.e. the www.palmspringswomensjazzfestival.org etc.

Sweet Baby J’ai

“Box Office” Segment – May 3, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment

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BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex and Derik Shopinski
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 Palm Springs does NOT SHUT DOWN during the summer anymore.
– INTRODUCTION of the director, Derik Shopinski of “She Loves Me” @ the Palm Canyon Theatre.
– REPORT that Palm Springs International Piano Competition had such a successful event w/ Liberace. TOMORROW Jonathan Mamora, the 2022 Solo & Concerto winner @ PSIPC will make his Carnegie Hall debut. www.psipc.org.
– REPORT that CV Rep.’s Adam Karsten had a fabulous first year @ CVREP. Summer Cabaret Series he’s presenting starts May 11, w/ Alam H. Green; May 18, Steve Ross returns. Next month Adam will join Tracey for the whole season report. www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Dezart Performs. Michael Shaw presented “The Garbologists”. Now working on their 2023-24 season @ www.dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre’s presentation of “She Loves Me” directed by Derik Shopinski @ www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
– TRACEY’S INTERVIEW OF Derik Shopinski; about the 1964 original production of :She Loves Me”. www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey and Derik

Palm Springs Air Museum Segment – May 3, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – Palm Springs Air 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 on Sat., May 6; open cockpit (wear flats) 10:30 – 12:30; Sat., is Palm Desert Day for residents or workers gets in FREE. Sponsored by the City of Palm Desert.
– REPORT that the Disney Plane “The Mouse” along w/ the documentary about it are on now.
– REPORT that all hangers are air conditioned.
– REPORT that there is still the F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter display up.
– HOLD THE DATE; Mon., May 29; the Memorial Day Flower Drop. Red carnations for the more recent wars; white carnations are for past wars. 50th anniversary of the end of the Viet Nam War. The Gold Star families will be honored as well. Starts @ 1 PM. There will be food vendors, jazz musicians and PB4Y-2 the world’s ONLY flying one.
– REPORT “Snoopy and the Red Baron” (runs thru May 7) traveling exhibition.
– REPORT that the Air Museum is open every day 10 AM – 5 PM and open cockpits are back w/ warbird rides.
– REPORT that KIDS 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paying adult. Friendly dogs on a leash. – (contact info: www.psairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)

Ann

Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Segment – May 3, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Segment

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PALM SPRINGS WOMEN’S JAZZ FESTIVAL w/ Sweet BabyJ’ai re: American contemporary jazz singer, songwriter, producer, arranger and playwright. Co-founder/Artistic Director P.S. Women’s Jazz Festival. www.sweetbabyjai.com.
– REPORT that the number of female musicians playing jazz has really increased.
– REPORT on her development of the P.S.W.JAZZ FESTIVAL to make certain women continue to perform and develop their talents.
– REPORT on her partnership w/ Lucy and Gayle over the years for the PSWJF over 10 years ago.
– REPORT that the most recent Festival had about 10,000 attendees.
– HOLD THE DATES FOR HER COMING EVENTS:
1.“Tribute to the Divas” Jazz Brunch
2. Supper Club Series.
3. Sweet Baby J’ai’s Juke Joint.
4. “The Crawl”
5. In November, a Jazz Master Class
– DISCUSSION of her busy performance schedule, i.e. the www.palmspringswomensjazzfestival.org etc.

Sweet Baby J’ai

Desert Symphony Segment – May 2, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 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 do 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. MARCH 6 – the Gala @ the A.C.Casino’s THE SHOW.
2. NOV., 21 – the Texas Tenors.
3. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
4. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
5. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
6. 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

Palm Springs International Airport Segment – May 2, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 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.
– CONTINUING REPORT that the Palm Springs International Airport has received $5.7 million dollars from the Department of Transportation to improve, renovate and expand the baggage handling facility. Needs the expansion as the airport is soooo busy.
– REPORT on the Master Plan. Will be a 30-month process. The airport wants public input for suggestions. Visible on the website; www.palmspringsairportmasterplan.com Will guide the airport for the next twenty years.
– REPORT on possible electric planes and that there may be a vertiport to land electric aircraft probably used for short-range flights at first!!!!!
– DISCUSSION that Vertiports are in the works now. United has electric aircraft in development now.
– REPORT on how the fueling happens for the Airport.
– DISCUSSION of what type of fuel different planes use.
– REPORT that the new concourse will open w/ all the new restaurants and shops will open this Fall.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take. 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

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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