cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – September 7, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Joel Douglas re: Part of the Kirk Douglas family of Hollywood Royalty. Production Manager of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”; Producer “Romancing the Stone”; Producer “The Jewel of the Nile”, “China Syndrome”, etc.
– DISCUSSION of his observations, views and thoughts about his life here in the Coachella Valley. His plans and projects for the future.
Joel in front of Kirk Douglas’s Oscar
“Box Office” Segment – September 6, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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, A World Class Theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT that many performing arts organizations are announcing their seasons. The best seats go quickly and most events will sell out.
– REPORT that Palm Springs International Piano Competition season kick-off will be Dec., 1 w/ “Latin Fire” @ the Annenberg Theatre. JPSIPC’s Annual Benefit is Monday Jan., 29 @ the Club @ Morningside. March 2024, the Waring Solo & Concerto winner Jonathan Mamora returns. www.psipc.org.
– REPORT that CV Rep.’s Adam Karsten had a fabulous first year @ CVREP.
– ANNOUNCING CVREP’S FULL SEASON.
1. Nov., “The Fantasticks”
2. Dec., “Summer Session w/ the Bones Brigade”
3. Jan., “Cabaret”
4. Feb., “POTUS; Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”
5. Ap., “Nice Work if You Can Get It”.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Desert Ensemble Theatre season where all shows are presented @ the P.S. Cultural Center on Baristo.
1. Nov., “Collective Rage; A Play in 5 Betties”
2. Jan., “The Lifespan of a Fact”
3. Mar., “Ellie”
4. April “Sherlock Holmes Confidential”
www.desertensembletheatre.org.
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre
1. Dec., “Elf”
www.palmcanyontheatre.net
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s Dezart Performs season;
1. Nov., – “The Thanksgiving Play”
2. Jan., “What The Constitution Means To Me”
3. Mar., “A Case for the Existence of God”
4. Ap., “Mr. Parker”
www.dezartperforms.org
– DISCUSSION of Tracey’s quiz on Cabaret.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).
Tracey
CV Rep Segment – September 6, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – CV Rep Segment
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CV REP w/ Adam Karsten re: Executive Artistic Director of CV Rep, A World Class Theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION of the how/where/when Adam began in Theater in Dublin, Ireland.
– DISCUSSION of the rigor and discipline involved in the theater.
– DISCUSSION of Adam’s family; his wife Karen, the gifted choreographer, daughter Keely and son Rowan.
– REPORT on the “Bully Plays” that will be presented for the CV school children. Last two weeks in Sept., Show is cast w/ students.
– ANNOUNCING CVREP’S FULL SEASON 2023-2024.
1. Nov., 1 – 12; “The Fantasticks – A Love Story Reimagined” West Coast Premier, before it goes to Broadway.
– REPORT on the “Origins” Adam is presenting the New Works Development Program @ CVRep. Looking to create, discover and develop the next Broadway Show. Each year CVRep will do 4 to 6 readings of new works w/ the writers, creative teams for a public reading. One of these offerings will be chosen to produce the next year @ CVRep.
2. Dec., 6 – 17; “Summer Session w/ the Bones Brigade”
3. Jan., 24 – Feb., 4; “Cabaret”
4. Feb., 28 – Mar., 10; “POTUS; Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”
5. Ap., 10 – 21; “Nice Work if You Can Get It”.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT that tickets are on sale now for the series and single seat sales begin Sept., 15.
– DISCUSSION that thru CVRep you don’t have to travel to New York, New York is coming to CVRep.
– (contact info; www.cvrep.org).
Adam
Palm Springs Air Museum Segment – September 6, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Palm Springs Air Museum Segment
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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the efforts by the P.S. Air Museum for victims of Hurricane Hilary in Cathedral City organized by Fred Bell. For every $200.00 or more donation the Air Museum will provide a FREE ride on the C-47.
HOLD THE DATES;
– DISCUSSION that this Sept., 15, 16 will be the LAST RENO AIR RACE. We need support NOW for the three planes of ours that are going.
– SEPT., 16 – POW/MIA Recognition Night. The 50th anniversary of the return home of the Viet Nam vets. Theme is “Welcome Home”.
– REPORT on the upcoming events to interest students in careers in Aviation.
– REPORT on the Capital Campaign to expand the front of the building. Will be named the Ronald M. Auen Learning Center w/ 200 seat education/movie theater/lecture facility/classroom type of facility. There will be better “flow” entering the Museum, seating areas, modern looking etc. This is all part of STEM. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Info is @ www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/education.
– The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– 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.
– REPORT that all hangers are air conditioned in 91,000 sq. feet of exhibit space.
– REPORT on the gift shop where you can go in and shop without going into the Museum
– REPORT that you can go into the Café and not go into the Museum. (Best tuna fish sandwich)
– REPORT that Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
– REPORT ON ACT FOR MS;
– REPORT on HOLD THE DATES:
1. Nov., 29 – Christmas Event @ the P.S. Air Museum
2. Feb., 19 – Golf Tourney @ Palm Valley
3. Ap., 6 – 25th Gala
– DISCUSSION of the wonderful grant Act For MS received for mental health support.
(contact info: www.actforms.org and ((760) 773-9806).
Ann
Desert Symphony Segment – September 5, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment
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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who do 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.
– DISCUSSION of how the Eagles, when appearing live @ the Acrisure Arena, had THE DESERT SYMPHONY accompany them!!!!!.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON, the 35th Anniversary Season; Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. NOV., 21 – the Texas Tenors.
2. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
3. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
4. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
5. April – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On”
– REPORT that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)
Nancy and Symphony Sammi
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – September 5, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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.
– REPORT that temperatures can affect take-offs and landings. Even 747’s can land here. Pilots/airlines make the go or no go call.
– REPORT that the new website is up and running. i.e. TSA checkpoint wait times, lost and found etc.
– REPORT that Dec., 14 Alaska Airlines starts their new non-stop service from PSP to JFK. It will run 5 days a week thru April. And Jet Blue has the “red-eye” to New York as well.
– REPORT on the FUSE CONNECT coming on board to be the new in-terminal concession vendor. Lots of digital application.
– REPORT that the new concourse will open w/ all the new restaurants and shops will open this Fall. Trio and El Mirasol are coming into the Airport. Then there will be 6 restaurants.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take. 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
Tours Segment – September 5, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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.
– REPORT on the damage from Hurricane Hilary to the San Andreas Fault Tour. Their premier tour. All the flood drainage came down into their tour channel that they drive thru for the Tour. Those channels were really damaged. They can repair it to a certain extent, but not back to the original appearance.
– DISCUSSION that if you want to see what water does to the desert, now is the time to take this tour.
– REPORT that October is their “back to regular schedule” month. Doing morning and afternoon tours again. 8 AM and 1 PM.
– REPORT They have 15 Jeeps and 2 SUVs. They have 40 drivers/guides. All are well-trained and make their own tours up. Although there is a list of required things to show on the tour. They run tours 7 days a week depending on the weather.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour – the regular main tour in the morning.
2. Indian Canyons – only in the weekends, weather permitting.
3. Still doing Joshua Tree – leave the Valley early to avoid the heat..
4. Cancelling the Painted Canyon Tour in the summer.
– REPORT that they are only doing one tour and get off the Desert floor before it gets hot. Start earlier.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).
Rick
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – September 4, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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 9 AM – 4 PM. 3.) 46-520 Washington St., La Quinta; Open 7 AM – 5 PM. 4.) NEW Café in the “Create Center” in Palm Desert on Alessandro. Closed there for a while. 5.) Inside the Rancho Mirage Library.
– HIS HAPPY Labor Day wishes for all.
– 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 the sandwich boxes.
– REPORT that the salads can be in large quantities.
– DISCUSSION of the 4 low carb flavors of breads he makes on Wednesdays. Also sugar buster bread as well.
– DISCUSSION. Also, he is making hamburger and hot dog buns. Pies and dinner rolls too.
– REPORT that everything is made from scratch, fresh every day.
– DISCUSSION of the tuna sandwich that was voted “Best in the Valley” by P.S. Life Magazine. Also the best bakery and sandwich shop.
– REPORT – All locations are closed on Sundays. Can dine inside and out @ all locations too. Still take-out of course.
– REPORT on the 30 different kinds of breads. No preservatives in any of their breads. Any bread “flavor” can be made into rolls. MAKE GREAT GIFTS.
– REPORT on how to order by phone, email etc., THEY DELIVER.
– (contact info: www.aspenmillsbakery.com and (760) 323-3123).
Marty
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – September 4, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
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”.
– REPORT on their fully equipped D.O.H.C. Mobile Unit that went to Cathedral City to help the victims of Hurricane Hilary. The brainchild of Dr. Teresa Hodgkins, Brian’s wife.
– REPORT that the D.O.H.C. Mobile Unit also goes to schools, businesses, etc., for vaccinations etc.
– REPORT on the fact that we are now in respiratory infection Season, some Covid that actually developed in people who went to a hospital for SOMETHING ELSE and developed Covid while there.
– REPORT that Flu Vaccination Season is here and flu clinics & drive-thru vaccination centers for D.O.H.C. members are open. No co-pay for D.O.H.C. Seniors. Should vaccinate down to 6 months-olds. Pharmacies give out the most vaccinations. Quadravalent is the new vaccine, covers 4 strains of the flu virus. Predicted from the effect of flu in the Southern Hemisphere. This strain of flu is pretty bad in Australia, especially in the children.
– REPORT that new Covid vaccine is not available yet.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Are paper straws now considered toxic? (Yes, because they contain “forever chemicals” as many things do. THEY NEVER GO AWAY. Stainless steel straws would be best. lol)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – September 4, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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Cont.. 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”.
– cont. QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pal’s phone in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
2. Is there now a cure for High Blood Pressure w/ a gene variant? (Yes. Involves the hormone aldosterone that regulates salt in your blood stream. Brits found nodules in the adrenal gland that produces a lot of aldosterone and if they were removed, Blood Pressure improved. Aged folks in the public eye; Fedderman, Biden, MacConnell, Feinstein are they having little strokes caused by High Blood Pressure…)
3. Are the N95 masks causing cancer? (There are organic solvents in them that the NIH has been shown can cause cancer. Masking is returning to folks who HAVE SYMPTOMS.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
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
