8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Michael Childers re: Renowned and highly respected film, dance, and theater photographer for over 40 years, as well as his fine art photography, book projects and community and charity endeavors.
– DISCUSSION of his life and career.
– DISCUSSION of how he met John Schlesinger and their life together.
– REPORT on the John Schlesinger Film Festival that is a benefit for the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. FEB., 10; “Cold Comfort Farm” 1995.
2. FEB., 24; “An Englishman Abroad” 1983.
3. MAR., 3; “Darling” 1965.
4. MAR., 17; “The Falcon and the Snowman” 1985.
Question and Answer @ 6:30 PM and screening @ 7 PM every Monday.

poster of Michael and John

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment

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– REPORT on the start of Fall and the return of the Snowbirds.
BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex
– REPORT on CVREP. (68510 E. Palm Cyn., Cathedral City.)
– CVRep 4 Play Season tix are on sale.
1. Jan., 22 – Feb., 9 “The Light in the Piazza”
2. Mar., 5 – 23 Jesus Christ Superstar”
3. Ap 23 – May 4 “Other Desert Cities”
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS
– “Legally Blonde – The Musical” for info and tickets go to www.Dtworks.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s DEZART PERFORMS. (Pearl Mc Manus Theater @ P.S. Women’s Club. 314 S. Cahuilla.)
1. Feb., 28 – Mar., 9 – Grand Concourse”
www.dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT on THE CV FIREBIRDS (Acrisure Arena)
1. Feb., 15 vs San Diego Gulls.
2. Feb., 16 vs Bakersfield Condors.
3. Feb., 19 vs Tucson Roadrunners.
4. Feb., 22 vs the Calgary Wranglers.
www.cvfirebirds.com.
– REPORT ON MODERNISM WEEK
Feb., 13 thru Feb., 23. For info, tours etc., go to www.modernismweek.com.
– REPORT ON THE PALM SPRINGS OPERA GUILD
– Will host an Allegro Cocktail Party Tues., Feb., 11’ 4 PM @ Thunderbird Country Club. Tickets are $85 per person. For tickets and schedule go to www.palmspringsoperaguild.org.
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
– Thurs., Feb., 27 – Encore Presentation of PSIPC & Friends @ St. Margaret’s Church. $75. For concert & reception or $40. For concert only. @ www.psipc.org.
– Mar., 20 – David Maiocco as Liberace
– 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 FRIENDS OF THE PHILARMONIC
– London Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 PM w/ pre-concert lecture @ 6:30 PM. Tickets are reserved for members only. For info go to www.psphil.org.
– REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 N. Palm Canyon)
1. Now thru – Dec., 22 “Mary Poppins”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.com.
– REPORT on REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 S. Palm Canyon, in the Sun Shopping Center)
1. Feb., 17 – 26 “Vanya, Sonia, Masha & Spike”.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
– (contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Desert-Theatricals Segment

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DESERT-THEATRICALS w/ Ray Limon Artistic Director, director and choreographer and Joshua Carr; Dir. of Operations and Musical Director Re: The Rancho Mirage Amphitheater. 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M. 92270. (behind the Pink Elephant Car Wash).
– REPORT that Josh started out as a singer and then when he met Ray, who was a dancer. Now they do EVERY aspect of the shows.
– REPORT that they have been a personal and professional couple for over 30 years.
– DISCUSSION of what the schedule might have been, (FREE shows @ the R.M. Library) vs what they are really doing.
– DISCUSSION of the youth programs they provide. Desert Theatrical Junior does 3 shows a year. 100 kids in the FREE program. FREE to kids and FREE to audience.
– REPORT that they hold auditions each year for the shows and folks come from all over to audition. Cast all 3 shows from this one
– DISCRIPTION of the Theatre. The “mini” Hollywood Bowl. Can seat up to 1,000 or 180 for dinner seating.
– REPORT on different events;
1. March 7 – 9; “Oliver.”
2. April 11 to 13; “Hairspray”.
– May “Oklahoma”
– (contact info; www.desert-theatricals.com and (760) 324-4511).

Ray and Josh

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Palm Springs Air Museum and Act for MS Segment

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM; w/ Ann Greer ; 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– ANNOUNCEMENT that the Museum now has the typewriter from the Missouri that was used to type the surrender papers – all in Japanese.
1. Feb., 8; 5 – 10:30 PM. P.S. Air Museum Gala 2025.
2. Feb., 9; 11 AM – 12 PM “Under the Cowling” featuring 2 World War II DFC Pilots.
3. Feb., 15; 10 AM – 12 PM “Open Cockpit”; P-47 Thunderbolt.
4. Feb., 14; 1 PM – 2 PM “Bloody Iwo Jima; Iconic Battle of WWII’S Pacific Theater by Ed Gordon.
5. Feb., 22; 10 AM – 12 PM “Open Cockpit”: F4F/FM-2 Wildcat.
6. Feb., 22; 10 AM – 5 PM Indian Wells Resident Day.
7. Feb., 22; 1 PM – 2 PM “Before the Tuskegee Airmen, Came the National Airmen Assoc. of America”
8. Mar., 1; 10 AM – 12 PM “Open Cockpit”; SBD Dauntless

ACT FOR MS w/ Ann Greer re; 73710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste., 118, Palm Desert, 92260.
– DEFINITION of MS. It interrupts the communication from the brain to the muscle down thru the spinal cord. Causes issues with;
1. eyes
2. spasms
3. affects everyone differently
4. lesions on the spinal cord.
– DISCUSSION of what clients really need that ACT FOR MS pays for;
1. Exercise.
2. Strength training.
3. Things that help the quality of life NOW.
4. Individual attention.
– REPORT on what people can do to help;
1. Donate.
2. Volunteer.
– REPORT on the wonderful Foundations that support Act For MS.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. Mon. Feb., 17; Golf Tournament @ Palm Valley Country Club; 10 AM open for continental breakfast; Shotgun Scramble @ 12 Noon; Golf; Then Social Hour; Then Buffet Dinner; Entertainment by John Stanley King; Silent and Live Auction. $125. Dinner only. $275. Golf and dinner.
– (contact info; www.actforms.org and (760 325-3214).

Ann

8:00 – 9:00 AM

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 the Symphony is sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– 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 ’25 SEASON:
1. REPORT on JAN., 9, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Rod Stewart “Tonight’s the Night” @ the McCallum.
2. FEB., 12, ’25 – Sweetheart’s Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro in La Quinta. Proceeds support Children’s Education Program. Tix from the Symphony Office or on-line.
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.
6. MAR., 12 – 36th Annual Gala dinner and a show @ the SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. Starring Singer, Actress, and Dancer Sutton Foster. Tickets @ www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

8:00 – 9:00 AM

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.
– PRAYER for the victims of the mid-air collision @ Reagan International Airport.
– UPDATE on the construction of the Master Plan; Talks about what we need and eventually WHERE IT WILL BE. “Cactus to Clouds” is open’ “Las Casuelas Terraza” has opened; “Coachella Valley Coffee” is open. “Trio” will open in Feb., etc, new wine bar and other things are coming. Doubling the restaurant capacity. YAY!!
– REPORT on the new pre-security thru THE PINK DOOR. On the public side, has snacks, shopping and NO SECURITY clearance needed.
– REPORT that March in ’25 there will be 32,000 more seats scheduled seats inbound and outbound.
– REPORT on new airline services: Canadian Porter Airlines started Dec., 12 flying the new 195 E2; United’s new Wash/Dulles non-stop started Dec., 19; Delta will join Alaska for non-stop JFK and started Dec., 21.
– REPORT that in Season we average 70 to 77 flights a day.
– REPORT that you can do your TSA pre-check AT THE AIRPORT. Start on-line then do your interview @ the airport. When you get to the airport go to the CLEAR Stand and tell them you are there for your TSA interview. SO on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com).
– DISCUSSION of “Stay and Play” new visitor pass program.
– 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”.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)

Daniel

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Red-Jeep Tours Segment

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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year.
– REPORT that they provide blankets if it’s cold!! Open air jeeps.
– DISCUSSION of what the Tours really are. Not crazy 4 wheeling type.
– REPORT that the most popular tour is the San Andreas Fault Tour.
– DISCRIPTION of the Painted Canyon Tour. Covers valley agriculture. FYI we produce the most artichokes, and ship them to Detroit. We have 2 agriculture seasons, winter and summer.
– DESCRIPTION that the Jeeps have canvas tops that need to be OFF to see better.
– REPORT that all tours are up and running; 3-hour tours; not including travel time.
1. Indian Canyons
2. Joshua Tree
3. San Andreas Fault @ 8 AM and 1 PM, 7 days a week. The #1 Tour they present.
4. Painted Canyon Jeep Tour
– DISCUSSION that we usually have 44 days in the summer over 110 degrees and our record was 66 days over 110 degrees BUT this year we had 83 days OVER 110 DEGREES.
– DISCUSSION that there are fewer animals to be seen after the hot summer. Lots of ravens.
– REMINDER that “beer” will keep snails out of your garden.
– REPORT that this summer heat was really hard, EVEN ON THE DESERT PLANTS that belong here.
– DETAILED REPORT on the San Andreas Fault Tour. Order of what you see on the tour;
1. Fault line
2. Oasis
3. Re-created Cahuilla Indian Village
4. Canyons, in Indio Hills and you’ll walk a bit. i.e. “SLOT” CANYON.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is #1 on Tripvision.
– 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.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849 Restaurant & Lounge”, 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “Willie’s Modern Fare” 69830 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
– DISCUSSION that “849” is almost 9 years old.
– REPORT ON “849 Restaurant & Lounge”.(manager is Tom Collins)
– REPORT that all the pastry is prepared @ Willies, that has 2 kitchens. Albert now manages the kitchen.
– DISCUSSION of the vegan items on the menu…i.e. the cauliflower “steak”.
– REPORT THAT “849”is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
– REPORT that they are open from 11 AM to 9 PM.
– REPORT on the casual bar/lounge menu w/ discounted prices and the great patio.
– CHILDREN’s menu available.
– REPORT on the venue for all kinds of events. Booking now for up to a year ahead.
– REPORT on the extensive catering business Willie offers. www.849finecatering.com.
– (contact info: www.eight4nine.com and (760) 325-8490).
– REPORT on “Willie’s Modern Fare”.
– REPORT that this is for fine dining. Comfort food and Happy Hour (discounted) prices and casual dining in the Bar/Lounge.
– REPORT that they are open EVERY NIGHT NOW.
– DISCUSSION of the Lounge Menu.
– REPORT that they have Sunday Brunch 11AM.
– REPORT on the popular PROPER AFTERNOON TEA service w/ all the “proper” components. Willie’s TEA has been compared to European Fare from 3 to 5 PM. Reservations required. Everything is made fresh.
– WILLIES is also open for special events, parties and celebrations.
– CHILDREN welcome. Willie has hi-chairs.
– REPORT that this has the biggest kitchen of the 3 and is where all the baking is done. YAY. www.williesrm.com and (760) 202-4499.

Willie

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Shah Zand A Doctor of Pharmacology @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of her background and family.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What causes the so-called “liver spots” and what can I do to get rid of them? (Has nothing to do w/ the liver. Age spots. Caused mostly by the sun. Wear sun screen above 30 to help prevent them.)
2. Is there a puberty blocker that will treat cancer? (This comes from the fact that cancer has to do w/ hormones and puberty blockers slow puberty and therefore deal w/ hormones. Hence the connection.)
3. Is there morphine available Over The Counter? (Absolutely not, morphine is a controlled substance.)
4. How bad is wearing high heals for you? (Actually can wear on your ankles, knees, eventually your back etc., Best to save high heels for special occasions.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Zand

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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Cont. . D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Shah Zand A Doctor of Pharmacology @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of the 4 most popular diet pills on the market right now.
1. Ozempic – for Type 2 diabetes.
2. Mounjaro – for Type 2 diabetes also.
3. Wegovi – Helps prevent cardio vascular issues.
4. Zepbound – like Mounjaro. Helps treat sleep apnea.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Zand