October
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – October 6, 2025
Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Mark Lodovico re: @ “Vicky’s of Santa Fe” 45-100 Club Drive, Indian Wells, CA. 92210.
– DISCUSSION of the fabulous HUGE baked potato, the “twice-baked” potato, the great bread, the GREAT roast chicken, etc., etc.
– DISCUSSION of the many awards won by Vickys since 1989.
– TALK of the how Vicky’s came by the name.
– DISCUSSION of the incredible menu.
– REPORT on the entertainment line-up. The FABULOUS intimate venue for music. All LIVE musicians.
– DISCUSSION of the various “areas” in the restaurant.
– REPORT on hours; starting in June Open Tues. – Sat., Closed Sun & Mon.
– REPORT on the 10.31 Halloween Costume Contest
– REPORT that reservations are requested.
– (contact info: www.vickysofsantafe.com and (760) 345-9770)
Mark
Crossroads-To-Care Segment – October 6, 2025
Seg 2 – Crossroads-To-Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan, MSN, ANP-BC re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– DEFINITION of what a “nurse practitioner” is.
– PATRICIA PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that Patricia can prescribe GENERIC BRANDS and save you MONEY!!!
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood-draw and deliver it to the labs.
5. SHE HAS PORTABLE ULTRASOUND AND XRAY DEVICES.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and get dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. Don’t have to deal w/ how long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. What is CKD? (Chronic Kidney Disease. Very serious, different levels; caused by cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, some medications. There are treatments. Test w/ blood or urine test.)
2. What is trintellix? (A relatively new drug for the treatment of depression. Requires a prescription. Depression causes you to sleep more, eat more, anxiety. All side effects of something.)
3. Are beets good for all the things the TV commercials say? (Beets are good for many things.)
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee, or she can bill Medicare, and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that many of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patricia
Revolution Stage Company Segment – October 6, 2025
Seg 3 – Revolution Stage Company Segment
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REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY. w/ Gary Powers re: 611 S. Palm Cyn., Dr. Palm Springs, CA., 92264
– DISCUSSION that Michael Orland is “in residence” @ RSC w/ “Open Mic”.
– HOLD THE DATES;
– Thru Oct., 11; “Point Loma”
– Wed., Oct., 8; “Opera Exposed” w/ Metropolitan Opera Singer Valerian Ruminski w/ Joel Baker on piano and a special appearance w/ Miss Joey English. 7PM
– Oct., 6 – Nov., 3, every Monday night “Cabaret Riot”
– Oct., 17 – “I’m Still Here” w/ Paul Crane.
– Oct., 19 – Staged Reading of “Dishin’ w/ Divine”
– Oct., 24 – Nov., 1 – “Evil Dead, the Musical”
– REPORT on what you can expect during the program.
– (contact info; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.).
Gary
The Center CV Segment – October 3, 2025
Seg 1 – The Center CV Segment
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THE CENTER CV w/ Police Chief Andrew Mills and Cathy Mills, re; Center Stage Honorary Co-Chairs.
– REPORT on their support of The Center 2025 “Center Stage” event on Friday Oct., 17. At the Palm Springs Air Museum. Themed “Creating Impact Together”.
– REPORT on the wonderful programs @ The Center, LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. See them on
line @ www.thecentercv.org/en/programs
– REPORT on The Center’s Awards this year; Jeff Weyant & Marty Massiello for Legacy Award Honorees.
– REPORT on special musical performance by Marisa Corvo.
– (contact info; www.thecentercv.org) .
Chief Andy and Cathy
Florist Segment – October 3, 2025
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.
– REPORT that the flower of the month of Oct. is the Marigold. Symbolizes warmth, creativity, joy and protects healing.
– REPORT that we should get ready for Thanksgiving w/ centerpiece orders and Christmas FOR EVERYTHING.
– Biggest wedding months are Oct., and Nov., They have an “A la carte” package for weddings and an Elopement Package.
– REPORT that they also have FLORAL SASHES.
– DISCUSSION of the various colors brides pick for their wedding themes. Even desert colors are popular.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Tues., – Fri., from 11AM to 3 PM. By appointment too.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Kayla
Desert Water Agency Segment. – October 3, 2025
Seg 3 – 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 – There is a watering guide for summer-time on their web site, www.dwa.org/guide.
– REMINDER – Do not water until 48 hours AFTER a rain.
– DISCUSSION that we have VERY DEEP WELLS for our water THAT YOU CAN’T EVEN SEE.
– REPORT that we have 425 miles of pipe in Palm springs, all old unlined steel. Will be replaced w/ iron to last 100 years.
– DISCUSSION of OVERSEEDING…..recommend NOT TO DO IT. “Go gold”. Do NOT replant rye. Saves water and you’ll have less allergy issues.
– DISCUSSION of the rules for using the incentive programs. Your rebate is mailed to you as a check.
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 w/ “water sense” type
4. Residential toilets – Joey got her rebate check!!!!
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Xochitl
“Talk of Stars” Segment – October 2, 2025
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Steven Bergsman re; financial and real estate writer, author and performance artist as a singer and actor.
– DISCUSSION of his birth, childhood, family, schooling, background, education and goals. Email; sbergsman@nullcox.net.
young Steven
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – October 2, 2025
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Steven Bergsman re; financial and real estate writer, author and performance artist as a singer and actor.
– DISCUSSION of developing his incredible career; his awards, his time as an accountant, his newspaper career, etc. Email: sbergsman@nullcox.net.
performing Steven
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – October 2, 2025
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Steven Bergsman re; financial and real estate writer, author and performance artist as a singer and actor.
– DISCUSSION of writing this book w/ Carol Conners; “Elvis, Rocky and Me”. Listeners can find “Elvis, Rocky and Me” through www.BearManorMedia.com or wherever books are sold. Carol Connors has lived her dream and she shares her remarkable success story in her wild ride memoir “Elvis, Rocky and Me.”
Steve
The Box Office Report – October 1, 2025
Seg 1 – The Box Office Report
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BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Joe Smith and Barbara Kerr
– REPORT – That the new theater season has arrived as a number of theaters launch new productions this month.
– REPORT ON THE BENT (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @
the P.S. Cultural Center)
– Only LGBTQ+ Theatre in P.S. and CV and Riverside County.
– OCT., 17 – NOV., 2“The Inheritance: Part Two”.
www.thebent.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE (2300 e. Baristo Rd., P.S. @ the P.S. Cultural Center)
– 15th and FINAL season.
– 10.10 – “Singing w/ the Desert Stars” to benefit DET’s Theatre Education & Scholarship Program, this sells out quickly, get your tickets early.
www.desertensembletheatre.org.
– REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.)
– OCT., 3 – 12 – “Charlie and the Chocolate Factor”.
– OCT., 24 – NOV., 16 – “Priscilla’ Queen of the Desert”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATRICALS (Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre @ 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R. M., CA. 92270)
– OCT., 24 – 26 – “The Addams Family” A New Musical”
www.desert-theatricals.com.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS (45175 Fargo St., Indio, CA.)
– OCT., 10 – NOV., 2 – “The Cottage”
www.dtworks.org.
– REPORT ON PRISM THEATER (435 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, CA.)
– OCT., 30 – DEC., 5 – “Camp Morning Wood” A Veryu Naked Musical”
www.prismtheater.org
– REPORT ON REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 s. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
– Every Monday from OCT., 6 – NOV., 3 – “Cabaret Riot”
– OCT., 2 – 11 – “Point Loma”
– OCT., 8 “Opera Exposed” w/ a special guest appearance from Miss Joey English.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com
– REPORT on AGUA CALIENTE – THE SHOW (32-250 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270)
– OCT., 3; Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
– OCT., 4; Trace Adkins
– OCT., 10; The Life & Music of Geore Michael
– OCT., 11; Ru Paul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour 2025
– OCT., 17; Billy Bob Thornton & the Boxmasters
– OCT., 18; Tyler Henry – The Hollywood Medium: An Evening of Hope &n Healing
– OCT., 30; Zakk Sabbath American Winter Tour ‘25”
– OCT., 31; – Mammoth, w/ special guest Myles Kennedy
– www.aguacalientecasinos.com
– REPORT ON SPOTLIGHT 29 (46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 92236) All Shows in the Spotlight Room.
– OCT., 3; Parmalee
– OCT., 4; MJ Live
– OCT., 18; Bee Gees Gold
– OCT.,24; Native American Comedy Jam
– OCT., 25; Great White & Quiet Riot
www.spotlight29.com.
– REPORT ON FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 92203).
– OCT., 10; Kool & The Gang 8 PM
– OCT., 17; Boz Scaggs 8 PM
– OCT., 19; Intocable – The Anthology Tour
– OCT., 25; Jeff Dunham – Artificial Intelligence
www.fantasyspringsresort.com
– REPORT ON MORONGO CASINO RESORT (49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 92230)
– OCT., 17; Arley Perez 8 PM
www.morongocasinoresort.com.
– REPORT ON THE MCCALLUM THEATRE; (73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92260)
– Yvonne Bell is the new CEO.
– OCT., 7; An Evening w/ Branford Marsalis
– OCT., 10; Cirque Mechanics
– OCT., 12; Stephan Moccio
– OCT., 16; Complexions Contemporary Ballet
– OCT., 17; Celtic Thunder
– OCT., 18; Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour
– NOV., 2 and NOV., 3; How the Grinch Stole Christmas; The Musical”
– REPORT ON OSCAR’S PALM SPRINGS (125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way #108, Palm Springs, CA. 92262)
– OCT., 2; An Evening w/ Susan Powter; From Fitness Guru to Truth Teller.
– REPORT ON THE RANCHO MIRAGE LIBRARY ^& OBSERVATORY (71-100 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270)
– There’s a wide range of programs here. From lectures & musical performances to films & stargazing.
– OCT., 17 – Guided Stargazing
– OCT., 22 – Coachella Valley Classical Voices
– OCT., 29 – Dia de Los Muertos Concert
www.ranchomiragelibrary.org.
– REPORT ON THIRD PARTY TICKETS; Buyer Beware
– (contact info: Email: joeyenglishboxofficereport.com).
Joe and Barbara
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
R.I.P. Dear Harold Matzner. 7.4.1937 – 9.4.2025
