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March

March 25, 2017

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Theaters/Art R.O.T.W./Opera/Time Passages Segments

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
J
im Strait
Discussing March 17 – April 9, ’17, Del Shores’s “Southern Baptist Sissies”. Great reviews. Sold out shows. Directed by Stevie Fisher. His performing history. His next play at the Desert Rose Playhouse “Clark Gable Slept Here”.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Willie Rhine
Discussing “849” and “849 Fine Events”. Growth of the restaurant and now the catering has taken off. Open 7 days a week/24 hour a day…..new summer menu called “849 for less”. 849 Bistro will be at Opera in the Park this year.
www.eight4nine.com and www.849events.com
(760) 325-8490

OPERA IN THE PARK
Renee Glickman and Bill Fisher

Discussing 4/9 “Opera in the Park” at Sunrise Park. FREE. Live orchestra. For “special” seating under the tent in the “boxes” call or contact the Opera Guild.
www.palmspringsoperaguild.org
(760) 325-6107

Joey and Renee

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
Mary T. of Yucca Valley, CA.


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Cities/McCallum/Symphony Segment

EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
Lee Rice and Roland Reinhart, MD, board certified in Pain Medicine.
Discussing 3/28 FREE seminar “New Innovations in Pain Management Without Narcotics” (opiods). at Annenberg Center for Health Sciences.
RSVP to (760) 423-4855
www.emc.org

Joey with Lee and Roland

COMMUNITY
Steve Henke “Mr. Community”

Discussing report on P.S. Chamber mixer at “Arrive” where P.S. City Guide Magazine was launched….free at the Chamber Office. Co-working space at the Chamber office. 4/18 Police and Fire Appreciation Luncheon at Renaissance, P.S.; 5/18, “State of the City”. Modernism walking tours. Co-working space soon. 6/20 mixer @ Colts Lodge with champagne and cavier. P.S. is the largest single chamber.
www.pschamber.org
(760) 325-1577

CITY OF PALM DESERT
Deborah Glickman

Discussing the Public Art Program that she is responsible for. Focus on “Desert X” now thru the end of April. P.D. “1st Weekend” every month from November thru May. Highlights culture.
www.cityofpalmdesert.org
www.pdfirstweekend.com
(760) 346-0611

Deborah and Steve

MC CALLUM MOMENT/DESERT SYMPHONY
Maestro Gary Berkson

Discussing their 28th Anniversary Gala concert at the McCallum Theatre, honoring Ruta Lee with guest artist LeAnn Rhimes (with a 55 – 60 piece orchestra), on Sat., 4/1. Prices range from $77. to $500. (this tix price includes a $290. tax deduction.) Dinner at Wally’s or Cuistot. Their closing concert with Lucie Arnez. Now partnering with Educational arm of the McCallum Theatre. Kudos to Marilyn Benakowski. 5/3 – FREE 1 hour lecture/performance at R. M. Library.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 895-8747

Gary and Steve

Kids/Pets
Giveaway winner:

Linda B. of Cathedral City, CA.


4:00-5:00 PM

Business/Finance/Time Passages Segments

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk

Discussing insurance is going up a little bit, which is normal. Get discounts for the first 20 years of your home. Insurance facts: has all insurance companies, even those you’ve never seen advertise on TV, that ARE VERY GOOD; you need insurance even if you have no driver’s license but are going to drive anyway; he does “none eligible” for good drivers and he can get you “glass coverage” for your windshields; there are no fees for Covered CA.; does all commercial and personal insurance needs; speaks Spanish; the lowest cost Dental ($21. month) and Car ($27. month); will handle ALL the paperwork for you, even over the phone.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477

BRADY SANDAHL REAL ESTATE GROUP
Kelly Greene

Discussing Modernism week’s great impact on real estate. 230 properties have closed escrow since Jan.,1!!!!! Brady Sandahl’s Mystery Houses!!!! 92% of home buyers start their search on the Internet and Kelly does the “social media” organization and data collection for real estate. $400,000. to $800,000. priced homes are fastest-selling segment of the housing market. Free estimate and suggestions. NEED LISTINGS
Discussion of “drones” being legal or not. Discussion of what to “disclose” when selling a house.
www.bradysandahl.com
(760) 409-1540

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer

Chuck Berry 10/18/1926 – 3/18/2017
Chuck Barris 6/3/1929 – 3/21/2017

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Penny H. of Palm Springs, CA.

March 18, 2017

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Theaters/Art R.O.T.W./Life Coaching Segments

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Ben HeustessDiscussing March 17 – April 9, 2017, Del Shores’s “Southern Baptist Sissies”. Directed by Stevie Fisher. His performing history. His next play at the Desert Rose Playhouse “Clark Gable Slept Here”.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

LIFE COACHING
Laura Meeks

Discussing HUNT YOUR PASSION. How to do your work based on your passion. How to determine what your passion is. The fact that you can’t bring your talent out to the world until you find your passion. How to transform your life. Her book “Dream On” on Amazon. You can book a session with her on her web site www.laurameekscoach.com
(888) 666-1570)

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Paris Kessinger
Discussing his 4 year wedding anniversary on 3/17. “Azul, the New Color of Palm Springs”. The closing show party for “Southern Baptist Sissies” on 4/9 featuring “shrimp gumbo casserole”; the Joey English Cobb Salad and wine glasses/mugs. $3.95 grilled cheese w/ a cup of tomato-basil soup. 13 years in this location.
Tonight: “Marilyn meets Liberace” 7:30 PM

– TOMORROW, Noon: Disco Drag Brunch w/Jersey Shore

– 3/22, 7:30P: Cabaret Show w/Georgie & Cherilyn
NEVER a Cover Charge
www.alibiazul.com
www.facebook.com/azulpation
(760) 325-5533)

Paris and the “Joey Mugs and Wine Glasses”

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
Nate I. of Palm Springs, CA.


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Legal/Style Segment

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Madeeha Baker
Discussing doctor of Pharmacology re: Being a pharmacist who works @ the Diabetes Center @ DOHC. You can take a test to see how susceptible you might be to diabetes @ www.mydohc.com. 3/28 being the American Diabetes Association’s “Diabetes Awareness Day. Diabetes Education Class that will run for 4 weeks @ For more info call (760) 328-4499.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6560

Madeeha and Sarah

DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE
Sarah Tripp
Discussing licensed Dietitian re: The influence that lifestyle and food choices have on diabetes. Individual and personal attention to each diabetic. Type 2 Diabetes more influenced by your diet.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6560

DESERT LEGAL TEAM
Winston Frost

Discussing Variety of legal services his firm provides. Handles cases involving homeowners associations too. Mold issues now because of the wet weather we’ve had. Gets into walls and studs.
(760) 537-5020

Brandon, Winston and Conrad

PALM SPRINGS HOME TEAM
Brandon Holland and Conrad Miller

Discussing need for listings. Great “seller’s market”. Interest rates are going up, buy now. Free advice on all aspects of real estate. They check their empty listings for leaks etc.,
www.palmspringshometeam.com
(760) 308-8229
…..DISCUSSION of mold in a home, both from a legal perspective and the responsibility that a realtor may or may not have. Visual inspections of the house are the norm. Do the inspection DURING a rain storm to check for issues.

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Dorothy F. of Desert Hot Springs, CA.


4:00-5:00 PM

R.O.T.W./House/Garden/Theater Segments

R.O.T.W. with James “Gypsy” Haake re: “Oscar’s” starring in the new “Oscar’s Cabaret” every Friday starting on 3/24. From 6:30 to 8:00 PM. “Gypsy Follies” coming soon. Owner/producer Dan Gore wants a full entertainment/dining facility. www.oscarspalmsprings.com
(760) 325-1188

R.O.T.W. with Chris Bluhm
Discussing the Bar Manager for “Lulu’s California Bistro” and his new drink the “Ancho (Chili) Margarita”. “Late Night” @ LuLu’s on Friday and Saturday until midnight. The Keller’s “Acqua California Bistro” @ the River will open soon. Expanded seating area. www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-5858

Chris serving Gypsy the new Margarita

R.G.A. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INC.
Cathy Cieslikowski
Discussing being a landscape designer for Ron Gregory Landscape Architects. Designing for HOAs. Issues involved with landscaping and water conservation. She approaches a property like a canvas. Deals w/ color, shade, common areas and issues, fountains, rocks etc..
www.rga-pd.com
(760) 568-3624

Cathy, Chris and Gypsy

MC CALLUM MOMENTS/DESERT SYMPHONY
Nancy Tapick
Discussing their 28th Anniversary Gala concert @ the McCallum Theatre, honoring Ruta Lee w/ guest artist LeAnn Rhimes, on Sat., 4/1. Prices range from $102. to $500. (this tix price includes a $290. tax deduction.) Dinner @ Wally’s or Cuistot. Their closing concert w/ Lucie Arnez. Now partnering w/ Educational arm of the McCallum Theatre. Kudos to Marilyn Benakowski.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 895-8747

Nancy and David

MUSICAL THEATER UNIVERSITY
David Green

Discussing “Sweeny Todd” on 4/6,7,8 @ the R. M. High School. The success of his students and the new “Lucie Arnaz Award” in connection w/ the National High School Musical Theater Awards and the Larry Luckinbill Shakespeare Project he’s featuring. www.hgpac.com
(760) 202-6488

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Barbara P. of Palm Springs, CA.

March 11, 2017

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Theaters/Art R.O.T.W./Time Passages/Animals Segments

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Hal O’Connell
Discussing March 17 – April, 9, ’17, Del Shores’s “Southern Baptist Sissies”. Directed by Stevie Fisher.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Joseph Paul
Discussing Mar. 17 – April 9, Del Shores’s “Southern Baptist Sissies”. Directed by Stevie Fisher.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

MC CALLUM MOMENTS/DESERT SYMPHONY
Nancy Tapick
Discussing their 28th Anniversary Gala concert @ the McCallum Theatre, honoring Ruta Lee with guest artist LeAnn Rhimes, on Sat., 4/1. Prices range from $102. to $500. (this tix price includes a $290. tax deduction.) Dinner @ Wally’s or Cuistot. Their closing concert with Lucie Arnez. Now partnering w/ Educational arm of the McCallum Theatre. Kudos to Marilyn Benakowski.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 895-8747

Hal and Nancy

PALM CANYON THEATER
Stephen Smith
Discussing the success of “Evita” with added shows. 3/16 – 19: “You Can’t Take it With You”; 3/31 – 4/16: “Sweet Charity”. Then “Death Trap”, “Heels”, “Rock of Ages”, “In The Heights”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123

TALK OF STARS/TIME PASSAGES
Robert Wagner
Discussing Robert Osborne 3/3/32 – 3/6/17

R.J. and Robert

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Joane Garcia-Colson
Discussing main dining room, Chef’s dinners, craft cocktails, entertainment.
– The bar at dish offers nightly specials all night long – Tue’s, assorted flatbreads & a glass of house wine or beer $15; Wed’s, $2 Tacos; Thu’s, 2 for 1 burgers & fries $16; & Fri’s, choose your fish, choose your sauce, $18. And, everyone’s favorite, late night happy hour 8-10P every night & all night Sunday!
– If you haven’t been to the speakeasy at dish, you are missing out on the best live entertainment in the valley. Sat’s, 9:30P – Mid: Hear the amazing vocal stylings of Keisha D & her live band. Come hear what everyone’s talking about!
– dish has the best craft cocktails in town. Stop in and see what you’ve been missing.
www.dishcreativecuisine.com
(760 322-7171

LOVING ALL ANIMALS
Lynne Lockwood
Discussing SAVE THE DATE – 3/24, 5-7P: Yappy Hour w/ Dennis Pearce @ Venus de Fido Pub. Fundraiser Irish theme. www.lovingallanimals.org
(760) 834-7000

ANIMALS SAMARITANS
Kim Laidlaw
Discussing 3/16 “Yappy Hour” @ the Omni
www.animalsamaritans.org
(760) 343-3477)

Kim and Lynn Discussion of “kitty season”, and how to treat/catch/trap feral cats, have them spayed and neutered and then return them to their families.

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:


3:00-4:00 PM

“Senior Moment” Segment

Presented by VITALITAS HOME CARE REFERRAL AGENCY
www.vitalitashca.com
(760) 407-6505

FOREST LAWN
Larry Davis
Discussing “Saying Goodbye Your Way” FREE books to anyone who requests @ ldavis@nullforestlawn.com or call him @ (760) 328-3039.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 321-6009

TALK OF STARS
Ruta Lee
Discussing Time Passages for Robert Osborne. Her being honored 4/1 with the Desert Symphony.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

FAMILY HOSPICE
Dr. Howard Cohen
Discussing Definition of “palliative” care as it relates to patients and family….and the stress of having a serious illness.
www.familyhospicecare.com
(760) 674-3344)

Larry, Ruta and Howie.

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:


4:00-5:00 PM

Medical/Insurance/Children/Charity Segments

NEUROVITALITY CENTER
Bev Green
Discussing 4/8 “Walk to Create a World Free of MS”….@ P.D. Civic Park. Register @ 7:30 AM. Mission statement. Tues., and Thurs., MS support group. New exercise facility.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676

DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Christina Jenkins, MD.
Discussing 3/16 “What to Know About Getting a Colonoscopy….but were afraid to ask”…@ Mizell Senor Center…from 1 to 2 PM
www.desertregional.com
R.S.V.P. (760) 491-4990

ASCEND INSURANCE
Dennis Van Buskirk
Discussing insurance facts: has all insurance companies, even those you’ve never seen advertise on TV, that ARE VERY GOOD; you need insurance even if you have no driver’s license but are going to drive anyway; he does “none eligible” for good drivers; open enrollment closes 1/31; there are no fees for Covered CA.; does all commercial and personal insurance needs; speaks Spanish; the lowest cost Dental ($21. month) and Car ($25. month); will handle ALL the paperwork for you, even over the phone.
www.ascendins.com
(760) 341-3477

DESERT ARC
Cheryl Curley
Discussing 3/25 – 5 K Run/Walk @ Lake Cahuilla in La Quinta. 4/6 – 8th annual Golf Tourey @ Eagle Falls.
www.desertarc.org
(760) 346-1611

DANCING WITH OUR STARS
Barbara Bedford
Discussing tomorrow, 3/12 “Dancing with Our Stars” @ the A.C.C. to benefit www.rescueanimalsoftheuniverse.org.
www.dancingwithourstars.com
(760) 218-1687
Her book “Life on Fire” available @ www.thebooklifeonfirre.com

Dennis and Barbara

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

March 4, 2017

2:00-3:00 PM

Entertainment/Theaters/Art R.O.T.W./Charity/Time Passages Segments

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Bill Jones
Discussing “Carousel Catering”, corporate and private, image creating and unique events. His history w/ Elizabeth Taylor and The Beetles
www.carouselcateringinc.com
(760) 322-6441

CAMELOT THEATER
Chris Eyre
Discussing The Native American Film Festival @ the Camelot Theater. Thru 3/4. His Native American lineage and film career.
www.camelottheatres.com
(760) 325-6565

Bill and Chris

DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE
Joseph Paul
Discussing Mar. 17 – April 9, Del Shores’s “Southern Baptist Sissies”. Directed by Stevie Fisher.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

MC CALLUM MOMENTS
Jeff Norman
Discussing TONIGHT & TOMORROW: The Ten Tenors
– 3/6: Salute to Benny Goodman @ Carnegie Hall
– 3/7: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
– 3/8 – 9: 2nd Annual Tribute to the Follies
– 3/10: The Irish Rovers
– 3/11: Suzanne Somers…Direct from Las Vegas
– 3/12: John Cleese
– 5/12 – 18: 2017 Springtime Theatre Tur to New York, which includes 4 Broadway productions.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS

MC CALLUM MOMENTS/DESERT SYMPHONY
Nancy Tapick
Discussing their 28th Anniversary Gala concert @ the McCallum Theatre, honoring Ruta Lee w/ guest artist LeAnn Rhimes, on Sat., 4/1. Prices range from $102. to $500. (this tix price includes a $290. tax deduction.) Dinner @ Wally’s or Cuistot. Their closing concert with Lucie Arnez. Now partnering with Educational arm of the McCallum Theatre. Kudos to Marilyn Benakowski.
www.mccallumtheatre.com
(760) 340-ARTS
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 895-8747

Joseph, Jeff and Nancy

 

PALM CANYON THEATER
Stephen Smith
Discussing success of “Evita” with added shows. March 16 – 19: “You Can’t Take it With You”; March 31 – April 16: “Sweet Charity”. Then “Death Trap”, “Heels”, “Rock of Ages”, “In The Heights”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
760) 323-5123

ACT FOR MS
Jamie Kabler
Discussing March 5 @ 6 PM. Act for M.S. Gala “Magic & The Zodiac”. @ the Renaissance I.W. Marc Byrd and Nancy Stone co-chairs. Producer Richard DeSantis. Honoring Jamie for all his contributions to the Heart and Soul of Our Community.
www.actforms.org
(760) 773-9806

TIME PASSAGES
Charlie Dyer
– Phil Paxton – 5/17/55 – 2/25/2017
– Judge Wapner – 11/15/1919 – 2/26/2017
– David Lyons – April, 1914 – Feb, 2017

Charlie

Home/Services
Giveaway winner:
Marjorie McC of Palm Springs, CA.


3:00-4:00 PM

Medical/Cities/Arts/Artists/ Museum Segments

HANGER CLINIC
June DiStefano
Discussing Business Development Manager and AMPOWER Regional Co-ordinator. Her amazing, inspirational story of being the recipient of a prosthesis above the knee after a motorcycle accident, along w/ her husband who received one below the knee. Services for the mental and physical aspects of needing an artificial limb @ the clinic.
www.empoweringamputees.org and www.hangerclinic.com
(760) 638-6014

June

BARONE ART
Karen and Tony
Discussing 3/5 Private reception prior to the exhibit @ their home. 3/17 Opening Reception for “Down the Rabbit Hole” @ Chuck Jones’ Gallery in San Diego. Thru 4/13. Their “4′ Cherry Vanilla Gorilla. New commissioned work called “Forks on Their Way to Nirvana” for the Keller’s new restaurant @ the River.
www.baroneart.com
(760) 333-8953

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
Ann Greer
– 3/5 Act for M.S. Gala “Magic & The Zodiac”. @ the Renaissance I.W. Marc Byrd and Nancy Stone co-chairs. Producer Richard DeSantis. Honoring Jamie for all his contributions to the Heart and Soul of Our Community.
www.actforms.org
(760) 773-9806 – “From Swords to Plowshares” Metal Trench Art from WWI and WWII. Warbird rides available. 3/11 – Royal Canadian Air Force tribute, with anthems by Miss Joey English. New arrival of The Liberty Ford Tri-motor 3/16, 17, 18 rides available for $75.
for rides www.flytheford.org and www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262

Karen, Tony and Ann

Kids/Pets Giveaway winner:

Michelle S. of Palm Springs, CA.


4:00-5:00 PM

L.G.B.T./Revivals/”Go Green”/Talk of Stars Segment.

DESERT AIDS PROJECT
Steven Henke
Discussing 4/27 “Make One Meal Matter” @ “Dining out 4 Life” across the USA and Canada. Mid-March thru Mid-April “Dinner @ My Place” 14 fabulous dinner events where proceeds benefit DAP. Bette Davis’s movie “All About Eve” will screen tomorrow @ the Rancho Mirage 15 and the Regal 9.
www.desertaidsproject.org
(760) 323-2118

REVIVALS
Charles Huff
Discussing donate, consign, volunteer and shop. Racks of red dresses for the “Red Dress/Dress Red” event on 3/11 @ the Palm Springs Store. Need for volunteers, whom they will train. 3 stores on Hwy. 111.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6491 and to volunteer (760) 969-5749

Shelbey Mae, Charles and Tami on their new Revival sofa.

THE CENTER PS
Alexis Ortega

Discussing the “Dress Red/Red Dress” event on 3/11 to benefit the Community Center programs…social, educational and mental.
www.thecenterps.org
(760) 416-7790

Steve, Charles and Alexis

DESERT WATER AGENCY
Ashley Metzger

Discussing We live in a Desert, so we will always be in a sort of a “drought” situation. Water Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 7 PM and 7 AM. NEVER WATER IN THE RAIN. Water theft is a serious issue. Rebates for flexible controllers and rebates for installation. Coupons for car washes using re-cycled water. FREE 3/28 Seminar on “Water Counts”. 4/11 DWA Tour www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971

Ashley Metzger – check out her water bottle. (and the fun of Charlie’s cucumber infused water bottle) LOL!!!!

TALK OF STARS – SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES/A VERY SORDID WEDDING
Del Shores
Discussing 3/10 – World premier of “A Very Sordid Wedding” @ the Camelot Theatre w/ added shows and activities over the weekend. (contact info: www.averysordidwedding.com). His creative process for “Southern Baptist Sissies” opening 3/17 @ the Desert Rose Playhouse from thru 4/9.
www.desertroseplayhouse.org
(760) 202-3000

Shows/Tours
Giveaway winner:

Ron S. of Palm Springs, CA.

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Alain Delon 11.8.24 – 8.16.24

R.I.P. Peter Marshall 3.30.1926 – 8.15.2024

R.I.P. Gena Rowlands. 6.19.30 – 8.14.24

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