3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Philip Chaffin re: Splendid male vocalist w/ his unabashed, confident and relatable style. www.philipchaffin.com.
– DISCUSSION of his show “Will He Like Me?”, his appearance @ CVRep. His future plans. www.cvrep.org.

Philip

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment

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BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex.
Presented thru the generosity of CV Rep, offering high caliber theatre in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT ON THE FIREBIRDS PLAYOFF GAMES.
– The team is in the playoffs and last week American Idol winner Abi Carter sang the National Anthem and dropped the puck on the ice.
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
– Now gearing up for the 2025 Junior Competition; Ap., 11 – 21, 2025. Pianists from around the world, ages 13 to 17. Preliminary rounds will be @ Temple Isaiah and finals @ the McCallum Theatre on Mon., Ap., 21, 2025.
www.psipc.org.
– REPORT on CVREP. (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City.)
– CVRep will present its Summer Cabaret Series that will begin @ 7 PM, but social hour is @ 5 PM. Adam Karstens put this series together.
1. June 5 & 6 – Melissa Errico “The Life & Loves of a Broadway Baby”.
2. June 12 – Local favorite Glenn Rosenblum will be back w/ “Broadway Showstoppers”.
3. June 13 – Alysha Umphress.
4. June 19 – Leslie Tinnaro “Back to Before”.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s DEZART PERFORMS season; (314 S. Cahuilla Rd., Palm Springs.)
– Dezart Performs “Straight to the Heart” a tribute to the legacy of Rodgers & Hart. 6 PM Social hour; 7 PM Curtain.
www.dezartperforms.org
– REPORT on REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY. 611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs.)
– DISCUSSION of the new venue in town w/ live entertainment every day of the week.
The newest addition to the theatre scene has something almost every night. Check the website for exact performance schedule;
1.Thru June 9; “Baby – the Musical”
2. June 27 – 29; “EAP Speakeasy” four of Edgar Allen Poe’s stories to the stage.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– TRACEY’S QUIZ; about how did musical theatre start?
– (contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Mc Callum Theatre Segment

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MC CALLUM THEATRE w/ Wayne McWhorter. Re: Vice President of Marketing for the McCallum Theatre. 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA.
– DISCUSSION of the 2024-2025 Season.
– DISCUSSION of the McCallum Education Department’s Mc Callum Summer Institute 2024 “Benzaitan” on June 10, 12, & 14 @ 3 PM – $15. On-going education for educators. These are all fully staged productions.
– REPORT on the 6 Broadway Shows in the coming season; 1. Come From Away. 2. Book of Mormon. 3. Dear Evan Hanson. 4. Ain’t Too Proud. 5. Six.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Fri., May 9. 10, 11, The Tina Turner Musical
– ANNOUNCEMENT of the new website.
– (contact info; www.mccallumtheatre.com and (760) 340-2787).

Wayne

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Theatre/Museum Segment

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DESERT-THEATRICALS w/ Ray Limon Amaya re; Artistic Director, Director, and Choreographer. CHORE
– REPORT that their recent season was the most successful in the 5 years they’ve been operating. They finished this season w/ “Oklahoma” and the Children’s show.
– REPORT that they will be shut down for a bit of wonderful remodeling.
– DISCUSSION of the other venues they will use during the remodeling of the Amphitheatre. In the new venue there can be larger live orchestras that the audience will be able to see. Food will be by Willie’s when they come back.
1. Rancho Mirage Library w/ have 2 musicals. Actually, two adult musicals and also the summer kids show July 26 and 27 of “Stuart Little”. Auditions will be held on June 10, 11.
2. Veterans Day Show and Christmas Show venues will be announced.
– DISCUSSION of the shows for the coming season will be announced soon. Check the website.
– (contact info: www.desert-theatricals.com)

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Amber Amaya re; Director of Marketing and Communications 101 N. Museum Dr. P.S. 92262.
– REMINDER; Open Thurs., Fri., Sat., and Sun., 10 to 5 except Thurs. night from 12 to 8 and then admission is FREE due to City of Palm Springs from 5 to 8. DJ’s.
– HOLD THE DATES;
1. June 7 – Q + ART – Musical performance by San Cha. Reception afterwards. Celebrating LGBTQ Creative Achievements. This will be the closing performance. Everyone is welcome.
2. The new Bistro “Liv” is coming!!!
3. Annual Cocktail Cinema “Around Suburbia” throughout the summer. Series of 4 films. Starts June 15 – July 25 in the Annenberg Theater. FREE w/ registration. The cocktails will be inspired by the film.
4. Get the Museum Newsletter by signing up on the website.
5. Open Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., and Mon. Closed Tues., and Wed.,
– (contact info: www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800)

Ray and Amber

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 Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
HOLD THE DATE;
1. THURS., JUNE 6 – 80th Anniversary of the Landing @ Normandy.
– COMMEMORATIVE RIDES in the C47 for $195. w/ a certificate as well.
– REPORT that there is “Open Cockpit” EVERY SATURDAY from 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON.
– REPORT on “inspiration first flight” for children one-at-a-time up in a Cessna.
– REPORT that the Museum is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. that KIDS 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paying adult. Friendly dogs on a leash. DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN A CAR. The Stealth Fighter is on display. 75 vintage planes and 12,500 volumes in the library.
– REPORT on the wonderful gift shop.
– REPORT that the museum will be open during the expansion as they build the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)

Ann

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– REPORT on the FABULOUS Mar.,27 concert w/ Ted Vigil presenting the music of John Denver @ the McCallum.
– 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.
– HOLD THE DATES FOR THE ’24 – ’25 SEASON:
1. NOV., 14, – 8 PM; A tribute to The Carpenters “Top of the World” @ the McCallum.
2. JAN., 9, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Rod Stewart “Tonight’s the Night” @ the McCallum.
3. FEB., 13, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to The Beatles “Ones” @ the McCallum.
4. MAR., 20, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Carole King “Home Again” @ the McCallum.
5. AP., 17, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” @ the McCallum.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

3:00 – 4:00 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.
– DISCUSSION of how busy the airport has been due to so many events.
– REPORT that you MUST get to the airport 2 HOURS EARLIER THAN YOUR FLIGHT.
– DISCUSSION of PSP being a “spoke”, not a “hub”. A hub is where passengers connect to other flights.
– DISCUSSION of “Stay and Play” new visitor pass program. Details on the website. Register to get a gate pass, go thru security, go to the gate to meet someone, or spend some time thru security w/ children etc., BEFORE their flight. Not available between peak hours of 10 AM to 1 PM. FREE. Same security/background checks.
– REPORT on the newest restaurant that has opened; “NineCities Kraft” w/ kraft beers.
– DISCUSSION of the concessions that are underway. More will be opening soon.
– REPORT on the new restaurants; Aug., will see the opening of “Catcus to Clouds” and “Las Casuelas” and 2 new retail shops; Las Palmas Oasis and Hey Joshua.
– REPORT that all United flights will fly into the new Agua Caliente Concourse w/ new changing stations, etc.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take and the immediate statis of your flight, the occupancy of the parking lots, etc..www.flypsp.com. Go to 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

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Tours Segment

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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION that Rick won an $8,000. Trip to Antiga on the morning show w/ Kelly and Marc ON NATIONAL TELEVISION by answering the trivia question correctly.
– DISCUSSION of what comment they hear the most from their clients. “Didn’t think the Desert would have this much foliage.” The desert doesn’t bloom every year.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour – will do during the summer.
2. Indian Canyons – not during the summer.
3. Joshua Tree – on request.
4. Painted Canyon Tour – not during the summer.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz REPORT on the 3 ways the plates move. 1. Subduction zone. 2. Plate spreading. 3. Strike/slip.
– REPORT that the Tour Schedule has changed for the summer. Starts @ 7 AM to 10 now. Only early morning because of the heat. No afternoon tours.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that they are hiring…MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Chef Frederick Pierrel re: “Freddie’s Kitchen”, 2323 N. Palm Canyon Dr.@ the Cole Hotel Palm Springs.
– REPORT that they are Celebrating a 3-year anniversary.
– REPORT that they are open for dinner from 5 to 9 PM. Usually closed on Tuesdays.
– DISCUSSION that they are a modern French bistro w/ a California touch. The restaurant is very small and boutique-like.
– “SMART AND SMALL” menu w/ lots of French dishes. i.e. escargot and steak tartar etc.
– DISCUSSION of his small but wonderful wine list. Not confusing this way. He has a great connection w/ the folks in Napa. He has BETTER wines BY THE GLASS.
– (contact info: – www.freddieskitchenatthecole.com and (760) 544-2027.)

Chef Frederick

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Platysma Renew is available @ Costco. What is that? (Platysma is a band of muscles UNDER THE NECK, to support chin, jaw, etc. This is a topical product for a sagging neck.)
2. Is it true that marijuana is outdoing the daily use of alcohol? (Yes. Those who use it daily. 17 Million use marijuana vs.14 Million use alcohol. More done in older age groups.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. Scientists in Greece say red wine, light beer, tequila and whisky unclog livers and boost metabolism???? (Lindsey COULD NOT FIND THIS STUDY…moderation in all things. Alcohol in excess in NOT GOOD. U.S. guidelines say; Men should not have more than 2 drinks a day and women 1 drink a day. A part of our culture. Pure alcohol is good. Don’t’ add sugar. Stick to the drier reds and white wines. Do NOT drink on an empty stomach.)
4.A strange, sour melting mineral relieves receding and bleeding gums? (You really need the minerals and leafy greens in your diet to protest your gums to help w/ the connective tissue in your gums. Do not over due it.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Lindsey