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April

McCallum Theatre Segment – April 12, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – McCallum Theatre Segment

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McCallum Theatre w/ Jeff Norman re; Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs.
– REPORT on his weight loss due to a program called BetrHealth.
– REPORT on the end of the Season @ the McCallum after 620 days between performances due to the Pandemic. THEY’RE BACK. lol
– DISCUSSION that at this point-in-time a vaccination check and masks are still required.
– ANNOUNCEMENT of the 2022-2023 Season that goes on sale this coming Friday @ 6 AM on-line and 8 AM at the box office.  If you become a member for as little as $100./year you’ll get first look @ the new season and @ tickets. DO NOT GOOGLE MCCALLUM THEATRE. Not always legit and not recorded or protected etc.,
– REPORT on the coming Season.
1. 7 Broadway Shows and 3 that have never been @ the McCallum. (The Book of Mormon, Come
From Away and On Your Feet plus the Lincoln Center Production of My Fair Lady, Waitress, Rain – The Beetles Experience, 25th Anniversary of RiverDance)
2. Broadway Stars Brian Stokes Mitchell and Patti LuPone.
3. Hitting New Heights w/ stars Mandy Gonzales and Javier Munoz.
4. National Geographic Live.
5. Mitch’s Picks.
6. Holiday Season offerings i.e. Storm Large, 10 Tenors for 3 performances, A Mariachi Christmas, Dav Koz, Itzhak Perlman.
7. Great Tribute Shows i.e. Aretha, Elvis.
8. ALSO, Smothers Brothers, Steve Tyrell, Chris Botti, Rosanne Cash, Vienna Boys Choir, Charo, Paul Anka and the tribute to Steve and Edie.
– REPORT on the remainder of this Season. April 9, Chris Botti. April 17 Open Call and April 22, 23, David Feherty.
– COMPLETE SCHEDULE on the website.
– (contact info: www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-2787.).

Jeff

Desert Symphony Segment – April 12, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – Desert Symphony Segment

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DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick re: President. 73730 CA.-111, Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION of her 22 years of volunteer work w/ the Symphony and now as President.  How much the acts like coming to the Valley.
– REPORT on the dinner/show @ the ACC w/ Marie Osmond.
– REPORT on how she listens to the wishes of the audience.
– REPORT that their permanent home is the McCallum.
– REPORT that their season is supported by El Paseo Jewelers.
– REPORT on the 2022-2023 Season.
1. Sat., Dec., 17, 8 PM – Tribute band “Bruce In The USA.”
2. Thu., Jan., 26, 8 PM – Tribute band “Music of the Carpenters, performed by Top of the World.”
3. Thu., Feb., 23 – Tribute band “Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago.”
4. Fri., Mar., 17 – “Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute.”
5. Tue., Ap., 11 – “Eaglemania – The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band.”

– (contact info; www.thedesertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.)    

Nancy and Symphony Sammy

“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – April 11, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

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RESTAURANTS OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: “Lulu Ca. Bistro” 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “Acqua Ca. Bistro” 71800 Ca.-111, R.M.
– REPORT on the 3 course Easter Brunch @ both properties…1: Appetizers (choose from about 6). 2: Entrees (choose from about 13). 3: Desserts (choose from about 6).
– REPORT on the 3 course Easter Brunch @ both properties….from 9 AM to 3 PM – $49.99 for adults and $19.99 for children under 12.
– REPORT that you need to make reservations BY PHONE ONLY.
– REPORT that all the info for menu and times and phone numbers is up on either website.
– REPORT that patio dining will be available AT BOTH RESTAURANTS.
– REPORT on the new Boba Tea @ Dragon Lily’s behind “In and Out”,
– HOLD THE DATE – 4.28 DAP Health’s participating in “Dining Out for Life”.
– HOLD THE DATE – 5.8 book Mother’s Day @ both properties. $54.99 for adults and $19.99 for children.  Reservations BY PHONE ONLY.
– (contact info: www.lulu.com and (760) 327-5858 and www.acquaranchomirage.com and (760) 862-9800)

Joe

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 11, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT that Brian is “whale watching”, “bird watching”, on the beach in Oregon.
– REPORT that we will NEVER get “herd immunity”.
– REPORT that hospitals in CV have only 5 patients w/ Covid left.
– REPORT that we will shift into an endemic phase.
– DISCUSSION that we need to get those 2nd boosters.
– REPORT on hopeful issue of “no impact” of Covid on Coachella and Stage Coach.
– DISCUSSION that most cases are in the NorthEast now.
– REPORT on the “long covid” issue.  After 4 weeks after Covid those symptoms begin.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is promoting getting your primary series of vaccine shots and your 1st and 2nd booster.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

cont. w/ Desert Oasis Health Care “Medicine Chest” Segment – April 11, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. w/ Desert Oasis Health Care “Medicine Chest” Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Is Cardamom good for preventing breast cancer?
(Yes, an anti-inflammatory. Stay tuned, studies going on).
2. What are the effects of duloxetine on patients w/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. (Yes, since CFS promotes lots of depression.  Central nervous system issue. Duloxetine is an anti-depression and is used for shooting pain w/ CFS.  Has a lot of side effects that most people overcome in about 2 weeks.)
3. Heard that the 2nd booster is not good for very long? (Crazy but true. Seems to give only another 4 weeks of protection.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

Children/Charity Segment – April 8, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – Children/Charity Segment

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SILVER MOON GRAPHICS w/ Richard de Santis re: His history of producing over 350 events in the Valley for Charities.
– REPORT on his new venture for all charities about “printed wearables”. Clothing items are made out of bio-degradable material.
– DISCUSSION of how this will help ALL charities to raise funds, often the hardest thing to do in charitable work.
– REPORT that there will be a website and an on-site store. You won’t have to GO to an event. 
– DISCUSSION that a person will go to the website, click on the charity they want to support, buy something, Silver Moon will produce the item, ship it, can design it, etc. and the charity gets money!!!    
– REPORT that eventually there will be LOTS of other products.
– DISCUSSION of the price point on all of this.  NO CHILD LABOR, NO ANIMAL TESTING.                
– (contact info; www.silvermoongraphics.com). 

Richard

cont. Children/Charity Segment – April 8, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. Children/Charity Segment

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NEURO VITALITY FOUNDATION w/ Sarah Sutton re: Manager of the NV Foundation 2800 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs.
– REPORT on mission statement.  She’s been w/ the Center since 2013.
– DISCUSSION of how she helps the clients get the financial support they need when they can’t get insurance company funds.
– REPORT that they can then go to the NVC @ least 2 days a week.  Cost is about $85./day funded thru Medicare most of the time.
– REPORT that Sarah helps match that amount for each day when it is not covered by insurances.
– DISCUSSION of the joy of working there and helping these folks.
– HOLD THE DATE; “Open Mic” w/ Joel Baker on piano @ the Neuro Vitality Center.  Bring sheet music.  EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT.  Starts @ 6 w/ sign up and goes until 9. $10. Cover charge and there’s food available.
– HOLD THE DATE: May 6 @ 5:00 PM. “A Garden Party” w/ Yve Evans.  Dinner w/ wine & song.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalityfoundation.org and (760) 323-7676).                                 

Sarah

cont. Children/Charity Segment – April 8, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. Children/Charity Segment

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LOVING ALL ANIMALS w/ Michael Russell, 83496 Ave. 51, Coachella CA.
– REPORT on their fund raiser @ Bighorn that raised over $30,000.
– REPORT on how great the facility is for the dogs.
– REPORT that they will begin putting up new fencing for the doggies.  NO CATS because there has to be a separate facility for CATS.
– DISCUSSION on how the adoption process and the sharing of information happens.
– REPORT that adoptions are handled ONLY BY APPOINTMENT now. Provides interaction between pet and person when getting acquainted.
– REPORT on how folks can “relinquish” an animal if need be.
– REPORT that the website has videos of doggies to adopt and is being expanded even more.
– (contact info www.lovingallanimals.com and (760) 834-7000)                                                            

Michael

“Talk of Stars” Segment – April 7, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Wink Martindale re: American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer.
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family and background.

Wink

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – April 7, 2022

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Wink Martindale re: American disc jockey, radio personality, game show host, and television producer.
– DISCUSSION of his career. Interviews w/ rock ‘n roll legends and celebrities. Hosting television game shows.

Wink and Elvis

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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