2018
Theatre/Tree Lighting Segment – December 1, 2018
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – Theatre/Tree Lighting Segment
PALM CANYON THEATRE w/ Stephen Smith re: 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– NOW – “Hairspray” until 12.16.
– 12.2 – “Christmas Concert”.
– 1st two weeks in Jan. is the P.S. International Film Festival.
– 1.18 – 2.10 – “Guys & Dolls”.
– 2.22 – 3.10 – “Best Little Whorehouse”.
– 3.20 – 24 – “Shakespeare In Love”.
– 4.5 – 14 – “Grand Hotel”.
– 4.25 – 28 – “Diary of Anne Frank”.
– 5.10 – 19 – “Big River”.
– 5.30 – 6.2 – “Meteor Shower”.
– 6.10 – 7.20 – Summer Kids Camp.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123)
Tramway Christmas Tree Lighting w/ Greg Purdy re: 1 Tramway, Palm Springs.
– Report on the brush fire that closed the Tram on Thanksgiving Day. BACK UP AND RUNNING.
– 12/2 – Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Eric and Lindsey Bennet from “Desert Flippers” TV show.
– Tram comes up all day. Be there @ 3:30 for the lighting. Choirs start @ 5:30 PM.
– Nancy Nichols will emcee the Tree lighting.
– Peaks won #8 IN THE WORLD restaurant for cliffside dining from Architectural Design.
– 12/15 – Santa arrives @ the Tram and on 12/16 FIRST EVER “Brunch w/ Santa”. Call for reservations. (760) 325-1449.
– 12/25 – Special Christmas Ride and Dine all day. Special menus too.
– 1/1 Special New Year’s Ride and Dine.
– Check out the Tram Cam(era) for the forecast.
www.pstramway.com
Stephen & Greg
Talk Of Stars Segment – December 1, 2018
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Talk Of Stars Segment
TALK OF STARS w/ Tony Orlando re: Fantasy Springs Resort TONIGHT @ 8 PM.
– TONIGHT “Tony Orlando and Dawn” – A Christmas Reunion.
– Telma is the longest running sit-com actress.
– Joyce has continued to work as well.
– TONIGHT will be the first time Tony Orlando and Dawn have performed together in YEARS!!!!
– His life story will be on Broadway soon.
– His thoughts about the success of the “anthem” “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” would have. He has participated in a Veteran’s Reunion every year for over 40 years.
– TONIGHT @ 8 PM @ Fantasy Springs Resort.
– “Snowball Express” is his organization to help care for the families of Veterans.
www.fantasyspringsresort.com
(800) 827-2946)
Tony Orlando & Dawn
Desert Symphony Segment – December 1, 2018
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Desert Symphony Segment
DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Maestro Gary Berkson re: Symphony’s 2018-2019 30th Anniversary Season.
– 12.6 – Symphonic Springsteen.
– 12.13 – Pirch Rancho Mirage – @ 6 PM fundraiser for the Symphony’s Children’s Music Discovery Series.
– 1.10.19 – The Music of Sinatra 2/ Michael Andrew.
– 2.21.19 – John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party.
– 3.21.19 – Matthew Morrison.
– 4.11.19 – Big Band Broadway w/ Debbie Gravitte.
– 4.4.19 – Symphony’s Gala honoring two mystery ladies.
– Tickets are now on sale @ the McCallum Theatre Box Office @ www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-ARTS.
www.desertsymphony.org
(760) 773-5988).
Gary
Museum Segment – December 1, 2018
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Museum Segment
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– REPORT on Act for MS gala on 11.28.
– 12.1 – Pearl Harbor Program @ 1 PM, w/ a P-40 fly-over.
– 12.8 & 9 – Dick Shalhoub and the Shalhoub Family of McDonald’s will sponsor “Santa’s Snow World”. Santa will land in a helicopter. Kids 12 and under get in FREE. 11 AM to 4 PM.
– Great Christmas ideas in the gift shop. Can just walk into the gift shop without paying admission to the museum.
– Programs every week in Dec. Temporary exhibit is “Manufacturing Victory, the Arsenal of Democracy”.
– Closed on Christmas Day, but open on New Year’s Day.
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
(760) 778-6262)
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Melissa Hempel re: Manager of Public Programs.
– Series called “Monday’s At The Museum”.
– 12.10 – Agnes Pelton and Spiritual Modernism.
– 1.28 – Alexander Calder and Modernist Icons .
– 2.4 – Depicting the Figure.
– 4.1 – Contemporary Photography.
– FREE “The Maker’s Mark” @ the main location in Palm Springs.
www.psmuseum.org
(760) 322-4800)
Ann & Melissa
“Go Green” Segment – December 1, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment
DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– Turn your sprinklers off for 48 hours after a rain.
– Get a “smart controller” and it will shut off for you.
– You can control your sprinklers from your Smart Phone.
– Coupons on the website for discounts on many services and products.
– March, 2019 – Butterfly Garden public event.
– Kudos to Rodney Butler, DWA’s customer service rep.
– She’s the outreach specialists.
www.dwa.org
(760) 323-4971)
RENOVA ENERGY w/ Matthew McPherson re: Senior Energy Consultant @ 75-181 Mediterranean Ave., Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– Installations need to happen before the end of March, because Edison might be allowed to change the time of “use of rate” structure. Batteries are one option to offset this.
– In the month of December there’s a $500. Credit off a system for “Joey Pals” who mention the show when they purchase a system. Three months after signing of contract to completed installation of the system.
– Discussion of the benefits of the Tesla Power Wall to augment your existing or new solar system.
– 2019 Solar Tax credit goes away the end of March.
www.renovaenergy.com
(760) 568-3413)
Xochitl & Matthew
Technology Segment – December 1, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Technology Segment
INFORMATICA TECHNOLOGY w/ Adrian Sifuentes re: An Apple certified consultant.
– Discussion of safety features for your passwords. Multiple passwords protect your from being hacked.
– Anything that goes to the Internet thru your email can be SEEN. Your password and all your emails can be seen.
– Discussion of software as being a good thing and malware is not. Can be a virus and can hi-jack your Browser. Use “preview” lines w/out having to open an email.
– Discussion of the new Mac Book Air and the Mac Book Mini.
– Check out what your Browser knows @ www.webkay.robinlinus.com. A demonstration of all the date your browser knows ABOUT YOU. Can be accessed w/out asking for your permission.
www.informatica-tech.com
(760) 895-2785)
Adrian
L.G.B.T. Segment – December 1, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – L.G.B.T. Segment
DESERT AIDS PROJECT w/ Steven Henke re: “Mr. Community”
– TODAY is World AIDS Day.
– Report on “Sewing Hope”. A project of local volunteers who take donated fabric items, recycle them and create beautiful items for sale.
– Only @ the Revivals Palm Springs.
– Have been working on this collection since last January. Handmade, sustainable and profits benefit DAP clients.
– Mr. Community will judge the Festival of Lights Parade TONIGHT.
www.desertaidsproject.com
(760) 323-2118).
REVIVALS STORES w/ Charles Huff re: Volunteer Coordinator for Desert Aids Project.
– Now there is a sewing class to continue different projects in the spirit of “Sewing Hope”.
– Cathedral City; 20% off new mattresses; 25% off donated Christmas décor and 25% off donated jewelry.
– Palm Desert; 20% off new mattresses; 25% off NEW lighting.
– Palm Springs; 20% off new towels and towel sets; 25% off new luggage; 20% off all donated art.
– Now when you check out you’ll get a volunteer form/info in your bag.
– 2019 BEST OF THE VALLEY for new furniture and retail.
www.revivalsstores.com
(760) 318-6491)
THE L.G.B.T. COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT w/ Alexis Ortega re: 1301 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– 12.3 – The 24th Wreath Auction @ “849” to benefit Palm Springs Animal Shelter and The Center.
– Events, Mental Health, Food Bank, Medicare Counseling, Legal Aid, etc. on the website.
– 12.5 – @ “849” Annual “Paws and Claus” Social for the Center. Bring your pets.
www.thecenterps.org
(760) 416-7790)
Steven, Charles & Alexis
R.O.T.W. Segment – November 24, 2018
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – R.O.T.W. Segment
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” re: 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 92264.
– 12/1 – Festival of Lights Parade viewing is great from Maracas.
– Community Activities – Report on “Big Brother’s Big Sisters”; Ronald McDonald’s House; Event for Police Officers
– 2 Maracas Restaurants (Palm Springs for 13 years and Rancho Mirage, off Dinah Shore and Monterey X from Costco); JT’s Diner; and The Slice.
– J.T.’s Diner has blossomed. Has become a local favorite. 37011 Cook Street. Breakfast and lunch only. Unique menu items. Juan is the Chef. Everything is home made www.jtsdiner.com and (760) 674-7600)
– Menus are evolving @ the 2 Maracas.
– Recipes are secrets from his wife’s family.
– Children’s menu available.
www.maracas-restaurant.com
(760) 322-9654 and 760) 321-1001)
Todd
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Segment – November 24, 2018
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Segment
MENTION: My Grandson Dalton’s 21st bday.
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM w/ Greg Purdy re: 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– Discussion of Greg’s days w/ the Palm Springs Follies and use of the Theater. Plans to change it from a presentation stage to something better. Riff NEVER missed a show. He drinks the alkaline water.
– Tram’s snow guessing contest is on now. 1st 10 winners get 4 FREE tram passes plus a tram snow globe. Enter w/ a postcard. Earliest it has ever first snowed was Sept., and the latest it has ever first snowed was April.
– Open 7 days a week.
– Tram had 632,000 visitors last year.
– Choir Season start 11/30 and runs thru 12/14. The choirs will perform inside on Palms Café stage @ 5 and 7 PM.
www.pstramway.com
Greg
Tree Lighting Segment – November 24, 2018
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – Tree Lighting Segment
Tramway Christmas Tree Lighting w/ Greg Purdy re: 1 Tramway, Palm Springs.
– 12/1 – Festival of Lights Parade where Joey will be commentating from in front of Crazy Mels.
– 12/2 – Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Eric and Lindsey Bennet from “Desert Flippers” TV show.
– Tram comes up all day. Be there @ 3:30 for the lighting.
– Nancy Nichols will emcee the Tree lighting.
– Food @ Peaks (requires a reservation), Pines Café, “Grab and Go”, and a Bar menu.
– Peaks won #8 IN THE WORLD restaurant for cliffside dining from Architectural Design.
– 12/25 Special Christmas Ride and Dine all day. Special menus too.
– 1/1 Special New Year’s Ride and Dine.
– 12/15 – Santa arrives @ the Tram and on 12/16 FIRST EVER “Brunch w/ Santa”. Call for reservations. (760) 325-1449.
www.pstramway.com
Joey & Greg
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
