3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – “Garden of Alla” Segment

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“GARDEN OF ALLA” w/ Romy Nordlinger re: Actor, writer, audiobook narrator and voice artist.
– REPORT on the critically acclaimed multimedia solo show starring Romy telling the story of the greatest star you’ve NE VER heard of; Alla Nazimova, forgotten trailblazing iconoclast who became a Broadway legend, highest paid silent movie star in Hollywood, etc.
– REPORT that the video is black and white, w/ original score and a live silent film.
– DISCUSSION of homophobia, sexism, racism, antisemitism, ageism.
– REPORT that “Garden of Alla” runs 75 minutes.
– REPORT that the solo show will be coming to The Revolution Stage Company from Feb., 27 to Mar., 2. www.revolutionstagecompany.com for tickets.
– (contact info: www.gardenofalla.com).

Romy

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 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. 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

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.
– UPDATE on the construction; “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 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

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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.
– DISCUSSION of what the Tours really are. Not crazy 4 wheeling type.
– REPORT that the most popular tour is the San Andreas Fault Tour.
– 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 Trip Advisor.
– 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

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Marty Webster re: “Aspen Mills”. 1.) 555 S. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92264. (since 1995) Open Mon. – Sat.,7 AM – 6:30 PM.
2.) Inside Clarks Nutrition Café @ 34175 Monterey Ave., R. M., 92270; Open 10 AM – 5 PM. 3.) 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta; Open 7 AM – 5 PM. 4.) Inside the Rancho Mirage Library; Open 10 AM – 4 PM. Also @ Thurs., night Village Fest in Palm Springs and Village Fest @ COD.
– DISCUSSION of his 30-year Anniversary next year.
– REPORT that recipes don’t really change very often; 30 different types of breads. Can custom bake bagels and breads upon request.
– DISCUSSION of the different locations;
1.) 555 S. Sunrise Way, P.S. 92264. (since 1995) Open Mon. – Sat.,7 AM – 6:30 PM.
2.) Inside Clarks Nutrition Café @ 34175 Monterey Ave., R. M., 92270; Open 10 AM – 5 PM. 3.) 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta; Open 7 AM – 5 PM. 4.) Inside the Rancho Mirage Library; Open 10 AM – 4 PM. Also @ Thurs., night Village Fest in Palm Springs and Village Fest @ COD.
– REPORT that they do lunch box deliveries, catering.
– DISCUSSION of the coming football season.
– REPORT that Marty has vendors that do the shopping for the stores.
– DISCUSSION of vegan, gluten free and low carb offerings.
– REPORT that orders can be placed anytime. Gift baskets, pies, rolls, cookies, brownies. Etc.,
– DISCUSSION of the staff parties they do the ordering-in for.
– REPORT on the sandwich trays for the coming Football Season. Comes w/ potato salads, pickles, cookies and can be delivered. The same items can be in sandwich boxes.
– REPORT that the 5 different salads that can be in large quantities.
– REPORT on the 30 different kinds of breads. No preservatives in any of their breads. Any bread “flavor” can be made into rolls.
– REPORT on how to order by phone, email etc., THEY DELIVER.
– REPORT on the fact that they have been open since 1995.
– (contact info: www.aspenmillsbakery.com and (760) 323-3123).

Marty

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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D.O.H.C. w/ Bianca Rae Host of D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse”. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– THEME FOR TODAY; Educational Dept. Classes on “Resilience and Thriving” re: Sarah Tripp, Manager of the Health Education Dept., @ D.O.H.C. A registered dietician.

Sarah

– UNDERSTANDING THE SECRET POWER OF STRESS.
– FREE Classes start tomorrow; Tues., Jan., 7 and are virtual. Feb., 4 and Mar., 4. 1:30 to 2:30 PM. Comes w/ an 8 page workbook.
1. Identifying if you are coping the correct way.
2. On-going goals for managing stress.
– ARE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS HEALTHY?
1. “New Year, New Me” is not realistic. You can “begin again” ANY TIME. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Change it to “New Year, Evolve Me”.
– REPORT on “The Pulse” that Bianca hosts on CBS, KESQ every other Thursday. In production for Season #2 in January. Weight management will be the first show.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Bianca

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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cont. 3. D.O.H.C. w/ Bianca Rae Host of D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse”. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– cont. ARE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS HEALTHY?
2. How to quit smoking? Most people take 8 to 11 attempts to quit smoking. D.O.H.C. has classes to help you. Try to surround yourself w/ folks who support you. D.O.H.C. class is one-on-one. There is also medicine to help if you need.
– REPORT that Jan., is National Donate Blood Month.
The lack of blood after the holidays. www.lstream.org for locations and times to give blood.
– REPORT on “The Pulse” that Bianca hosts on CBS, KESQ every other Thursday. In production for Season #2 in January. Weight management will be the first show.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Bianca

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT You should probably SPLIT watering times in two. There is a watering guide on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– DISCUSSION of the incentive programs.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation. www.dwa.org/rebate.
3. Washing machines
4. Residential toilets
5. Grass removal
– DISCUSSION of the pipeline replacements going on in Palm Spring now. The old ones are 70 years old!!! There is xray to spot other utilities underground. www.dwa.org/pipelines.
– REPORT that from Jan., 8 – Jan., 31 the mail lobby will be closed to the public for renovation. Re-opens Feb., 3.
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)

Xochitl

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Florist Segment

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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION the flowers for Joey in the website photo.
– REPORT that you can order Valentine’s arrangements NOW.
– DISCUSSION that Valentine’s roses will be upwards of $115-$125/dozen this year.
– DISCUSSION of the other flowers available for Valentines that are not so expensive.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Sat., from 11AM to 4 PM.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)

Kayla

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment

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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY w/ Gary Powers and Susan Friedman re; 611 S. Pa., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION w/ Susan about the 2nd Annual 10 Minute Play Festival.
– REPORT on his new season
1. Jan., 11 & 12 – 2nd Annual 10 Minute Play Festival; each group will give 2 performances. Group #1; Sat., Jan., 11 @ 2 PM and Sun., Jan., 12 @ 5:30 PM. Group #2; Sat., Jan., 11 @ 7:30 PM and Sun., Jan., 12 @ 2 PM.
2. Jan., 14 – 30 – “Spring Awakening”
3. Feb., 5 – 21 – “Avenue Q”
4. Feb., 17 – 26 – “Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike”
5. Mar., 12 – 30 – “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
6. Ap., 11 – 19 – “Shark is Broken”
– (contact info; www.revolutionstagecompany.com and (760) 318-4115).

Gary and Susan