November
November 29, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM
Entertainment Segment
THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
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ACT FOR M.S. “CHRISTMAS TREE LANE”
Ann Greer
Discussing 12/5 event at the Hard Rock Hotel w/ trees by Barry Manilow, Ruta Lee, Bella da Ball, Steve Pougnet. Photos of trees designed by Linda Williamson (below).
www.actforms.org
AGUA CALIENTE CASINO/SPA RESORT CASINO
Dan Pfershy
Discussing The Show being named the Theatre of the Year, all shows in December.
www.hotwatercasino.com
(888) 999-1995
CK DANCE COMPANY
Derik Shopinski
Discussing “The Nutcracker” at the Annenberg Theater in P.S. 12/5 at 7:30 and 12/6 at 3 PM.
www.psmuseum.org
ONE VOICE OF PEACE “KIDS CREATE PEACE”
Elena Chvany, Executive Director
Discussing their mission statement to bring peace to the world, their “anti-bullying” programs; their fundraising needs.
www.onevoiceofpeace.org
(760) 641-7221
TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Jeff Lyons 1954-2014, son of the 100 year old owner of Lyons English Grill, Dave Lyons.
Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
Louise C. of Palm Springs
3:00-4:00 PM
Medical/Travel/Animals/Body English Segment
STROKE RECOVERY CENTER
Bev Greer
Discussing mission statement, new services for folks with MS.
www.strokerecoverycenter.org
(760) 323-7676
A.C.T. TRAVEL
Steven Kanold
Discussing 12/3 Christmas Party at the FREE Travel Club of the Desert, Best Western Hotel Palm Desert Resort on Hwy 111. Win a river cruise for two your choosing in the grand prize drawing. Dr. Lou Gerhardt will deliver an inspirational message, followed by sing-a-long Christmas carols. You’ll get travel updates. The president of the Humane Society will accept donations. For every dollar contributed, members earn double travel credit to use anytime next year.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247
LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynne Lockwood
Discussing “Holidaze” at the Biggi Bird Gardens Dec. 14 from 12 to 4 PM.
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000
P.S. ANIMAL SHELTER
Alicia Bailey
Discussing 11/29 and 30 FREE cat adoption; 12/5,6 “Fix a Friend”.
www.psanimalshelter.org
(760) 416-5718
POWER YOGA PALM SPRINGS
Janet Parks
Discussing 21 Days of Gratitude.
www.poweryogapalmsprings.com
(760) 898-9525
Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:
Ralph S. of Palm Springs
4:00-5:00 PM
LGBT/Business/Finance/ Talk of Stars Segment
DAP
Brett Klein
Discussing Desert Aids Project mission statement, services; after Thanksgiving sale at Revivals.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118
MOMENTUS
Frank Goldstein
Discussing “Everyday Heroes” 12/1 World Aids Day at Camelot Theatres.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 992-0440
ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
Discussing all types of insurances, especially $25/month auto and $19/month dental.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477
C-TECH SYSTEMS
Mark Keister
Discussing all new problems for computers; the bad news about popups; how he can fix them; most susceptible programs are Java, Adobe and Microsoft Windows.
www.ctechsystems.net
(760) 298-0071
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM
Greg Purdy
Discussing 12/7 Jack Jones lighting of the Christmas Tree; different Holiday choir performances; Thanksgiving weekend schedule.
www.pstramway.com
(760) 325-1449
KATE PORTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Kate Porter
Discussing her photography offering on the Wheel; her singing appearance at Oscar’s 12/7.
www.oscarspalmsprings.com
(760) 325-1188
TOWN CENTER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY
Leslie Todd
Discussing bio-identical hormones, alkaline water.
www.towncentercompoundingpharmacy.com
(760) 341-3984
TALK OF STARS/MC CALLUM THEATRE
Neil Sedaka
Discussing his life and career history, his family; shows on 12/6 at 8 PM and 12/7 at 3 PM.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:
Gwen D. of Desert Hot Springs
November 22, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM
Entertainment Segment
THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
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PALM CANYON THEATRE
Dr. William Layne
Discussing 11/14 – 11/23 “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”; 12/5 – 12/21 “Cinderella”, auditions, policies.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123
DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Jim Strait
Discussing thru 12/21 “Scrooge In Rouge”, auditions, policies.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000
Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
April S. of Palm Springs
3:00-4:00 PM
Medical/Time Passages Segment
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
John Maldonado and Lee Rice
John is a commissioner for Desert Sands Friday Night Lights (FNL) Flag Football. Spring registration ends on Dec. 15. Teamed with EMC to fight childhood obesity.
desertsandsfnl@nullaol.com
www.emc.org and (760) 636-0477
THE DESERT VIEW
Dr. Kimberley Yang and Brian Bilhartz (760) 459-9617
Discussing Medicare Open Enrollment ending 12/7.
www.desertfamilymed.com
(760) 323-4272
TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Mike Nichols: Nov. 6, 1931 – Nov. 19, 2014.
Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:
Jane’t P. of Desert Hot Springs
4:00-5:00 PM
Business/Finance/Valley Segment
SPOTLIGHT 29
Adam Sak
Discussing giveaways of $500/every 15 min; $1,000/every 30 min; 2 tix to Super Bowl.
www.spotlight29.com
(760) 775-5566
COACHELLA VALLEY ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Steven Biller and Alonso Medel
Discussing Alonso’s scholarship to C.O.D. and his participation in the Automotive Program; his article in Palm Springs Life.
www.cvep.com
(760) 340-1575
C.O.D.’s AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM
Hal Burstiner
Discussing “trade” type classes for either college or work force application.
www.collegeofthedesert.edu
(760) 346-8041
Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:
Eddie C. of Palm Springs
November 15, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM
Entertainment/Animal Segment
THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Todd Flood
Discussing “Maracas” and “J.T.’s Diner” re: opening the new restaurant for breakfast and lunch; (760) 674-7600; all the shows, all the food, all the activities, all the fun.
www.maracas-restaurant.com
(760) 322-9654
TALK OF STARS – MC CALLUM THEATRE
Toni Prima
Discussing her show 11/21 at 8 PM “Swingtime” w/ The Jive Aces and The Satin Dollz.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
PALM CANYON THEATRE
Nick Edwards
Discussing 11/14 – 11/23 “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123
LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynne Lockwood
Discussing 11/15, 16 “Super Pet Adoption” at Rancho Mirage Community Park; all animals spayed/neutered and micro-chipped.
www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000
Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
Donna M. of Palm Springs
3:00-4:00 PM
Medical/Body English/Legal Segment
DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Helene Le Clair and Dr. Brian Hodgkins
Discussing benefit meetings to help with open enrollment thru 12/7; plan ahead for your aging process; talk to other seniors.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6526
TED GUICE FITNESS
Ted Guice @ World Gym Sunrise and Vista Chino
Discussing tips to get thru the Holidays 1.) Make a food log; 2.) Invision how you want to look; 3.) Embrace how you look.
www.tedguicefitness.com
(831) 236-6656
TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Gregg Robblee 11/8/28 – 11/9/14.
www.legendsofpalmsprings.com
MARTORELLA LAW GROUP/EVERYDAY LEGAL
Dan Martorella
Discussing new location; top legal advice for all issues and cost effective legal advice thru Everyday Legal.
(760) 324-3213
Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:
Lynn S. of Palm Desert
4:00-5:00 PM
Books/Authors/Fashion Segment
PALM SPRINGS LIFE MAGAZINE
Joan McKenna
Discussing October magazine is the “Annual Progress” issue.
www.palmspringslife.com
(760) 325-2333
CAROLDEAN’S RESALE THERAPY
CarolDean Ross
Discussing her 10,000 square feet of shopping of previously “loved” clothing from “Gap to Gucci”; the $20 bag sale coming back.
www.resaletherapyps.com
(760) 321-6556
J. RUSSELL, THE SALON
Russell
Discussing new hair “extensions”/piece – for under $300 that clip in for instant “more hair”.
www.jrussellthesalon.com
(760) 341-4641
Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:
Dorothy F. of Desert Hot Springs
November 8, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM
Entertainment Segment
THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Jeremy Johnson
Discussing “Oscar’s” re: all the shows, all the food, all the activities, all the fun.
www.oscarspalmsprings.com
(760) 325-1188
McCALLUM THEATRE
Randy Sparks
Discussing his show w/ the New Christy Minstrels 11/16 at 3 PM.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
PALM CANYON THEATRE
Anthony Nannini
Discussing 11/14 opening of “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” and Charlie Dyer with report on “Young Frankenstein”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
Douglas Wilson
Discussing 11/8 concert at 8 PM on Arenas; 11/9 in the Pride Parade; 12/13, 14 Holiday Concert; tickets on sale for the season.
www.psgmc.com
TALK OF STARS
Gary Hall, Alix Cory, and Carol Cook
Discussing 11/2 -“Magical Evening of Luminaries” fundraiser at the Annenberg Theatre at EMC for CV Repertory Theater.
www.CVRep.org
(760) 296-2966
Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
Jim M. Cathedral City
3:00-4:00 PM
Senior Moment Segment
MIZELL SENIOR CENTER
Jack Newby
Discussing Arthur Newman Freeway” Report for November
“SENIOR MOMENT” – Presented by The Auen Foundation – www.auenfoundation.org;
- THERMAL SENIOR CENTER (760) 399-0081
- COACHELLA SENIOR CENTER (760) 398-3502
- INDIO SENIOR CENTER (760) 391-4170
- LA QUINTA SENIOR CENTER (760) 564-0096
- JOSLYN SENIOR CENTER (760) 325-2731
- DESERT HOT SPRINGS SENIOR CENTER (760) 329-0222
- CATHEDRAL CITY SENIOR CENTER (760) 321-1548
- THE CENTER PALM SPRINGS (760) 416-7790
- MIZELL SENIOR CENTER www.mizell.org and (760) 323-5689
BROOKDALE MIRAGE INN
John Redford
Discussing all November activities, all residence offerings for their clients, communication between clients and families; Holiday plans.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772
FOREST LAWN
Ernesto Rosales
Discussing planning and paying for your final arrangements so they can’t be changed; “Making it Through the Holidays” seminar for folks having suffered a recent loss; report on “Day of the Dead”.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 327-0044
Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:
Marion H. of Desert Hot Springs
4:00-5:00 PM
Medical/Children/Charity Segment
DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Eric Presser and Phyllis Ruffalo
Discussing November being lung cancer awareness month; seminar 11/13 at DRMC’s Comprehensive Cancer Center; seminar 11/20, 1 to 2 PM at Mizell (RSVP to (800) 491-4990) about prevention, screening and treatment lung cancer…new non-invasive surgery.
www.desertregional.com
STROKE RECOVERY CENTER
Bev Greer
Discussing 11/22 Gala “Evening of Hope” featuring the Wayne Foster Orchestra at the Riviera.
www.strokerecoverycenter.org
(760) 323-7676
MARTHA’S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN
Richard Guiss and client Desiree Pescador
Discussing Desiree’s story of hope and the future due to MVK; all services and opportunities there; their Thanksgiving 5K run in two locations – Palm Desert (to benefit MVK) and Palm Springs (to benefit FIND).
www.marthasvillage.org
(760) 347-4741
LIVING DESERT
Kerry Graves
Discussing 11/22 “Wild Lights” starts; 12/26 “Birds of the Outback” return.
www.livingdesert.org
(760) 346-5694
DESERT ARC
Mitch Blumberg
Discussing report on the Italian Festival; 12/31 New year’s Eve at the I.W. Club.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611
TALK OF STARS
Karen and Tony Barone
Discussing report on the Italian Festival and “A Magical Evening” for CVRep.
www.CVRep.org
(760) 296-2966
Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:
Edie P. of Palm Desert
November 1, 2014
2:00-3:00 PM
Entertainment/Go Green Segment
THE DESERT DATEBOOK
Presented by the City of Palm Springs
www.palmspringsca.gov and (760) 323-8299
Jeff Hocker
(760) 409-1530
Click here for details
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger
Discussing “Alibi/Azul”: all the shows, all the food, all the activities, all the fun.
www.alibiazul.com
(760) 325-5533
MC CALLUM THEATRE
Jeff Norman
Discussing all the fabulous shows in November.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY THEATRE
Sid Craig
Discussing 11/2 “Magical Evening of Luminaries” fundraiser at the Annenberg Theatre at Eisenhower Medical Center.
www.CVRep.org
(760) 296-2966
RENOVA SOLAR
Lea Goodsell
Discussing advantages of solar systems, new products, huge savings in electric bills.
www.renovasolar.com
(760) 568-3413
Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
Darla N. of Cathedral City
3:00-4:00 PM
Arts/Artists Segment
TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
Discussing Joan Quigley at 87, Marcia Strassman at 66, and Bud Mercer at 101
AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM
Dr. Michael Hammond
Discussing current and new exhibits “Section 14”; 11/5 FREE Evening of Indian Storytelling at the U.C. Riverside, Palm Desert Campus.
www.accmuseum.org
(760) 778-1079
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
J.R. Roberts
Discussing Architecture and Design facility 11/9 official opening; exhibits.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
Helen Galen and Jamie Kabler
Discussing “Meet the Galen” Membership Party, 11/21 from 6 to 8 PM at the P.S. Art Museum in Palm Desert.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 346-5699
Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:
Richard E. of Calimesa
4:00-5:00 PM
LGBT Segment
DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Brett Klein
Discussing 12/1 World AIDS Day “Everyday Heroes” at the Camelot Theatres
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 992-0440
REACTION PRODUCTIONS
Tim Perez
Discussing producing “Dancing With The Desert Stars” 11/14 at the P.S. Convention Center to benefit D.A.P.
www.desertaidsproject.org and (760) 992-0440
www.reactionmarketing.net and (760) 322-3554
DANCING WITH THE DESERT STARS
Mindy Reed
Discussing her participation in the 11/14 DAP benefit; her restaurants.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 992-0440
TALK OF STARS
Bruce Vilanch
Discussing 11/2 AIDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM’S “Hollywood Dine and Dish II” put together by Michael Childers – benefit at a private home.
www.aidsassistance.org
(760) 325-8481
TALK OF STARS
Del Shores
Discussing 11/6 at 7:30 and 11/7 at 8:00 his show at the Copa; new movie coming out soon “A Very Sordid Wedding”.
www.copapalmsprings.com
(760) 322-3554
THE CENTER PALM SPRINGS
Mike Thompson
Discussing 11/7 “Center Stage” w/ Kate Clinton and “Well-Strung” benefit at the Riviera.
www.thecenterps.org
(760) 416-7790
Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:
Genevieve V. of Bermuda Dunes