cont. Talk of Stars Segment – August 3, 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/ Bobbie Eakes re: Acclaimed actress and singer.
– DISCUSSION of her awards, hair product line, current appearances, plans for the future.
(contact info: Follow on Instagram @ bobbie.eakes)
Bobbie
“Box Office” Segment – August 2, 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. Summer Cabaret Series has 2 more performances: Thurs., Aug., 3 w/ Glenn Rosenblum and Aug., 10 w/ Lisa Vroman. “Sip and Social event” w/ lobby open for pre-show snacks and mingling.
– 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
Palm Springs Art Museum Segment – August 2, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Palm Springs Art Museum Segment
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PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM w/ Scott Slaven re: re: 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.
– REPORT on new exhibits;
1. Aug, 11 – Architecture and Design Center “Eso es la Vida” Graphic Design in Mexico.
2. Aug., 20 – Family Plus Series. Inside for the summer. “Make Your Own Stickers”. FREE from 1 to 4 PM
3. Sept., 17 – P.S. Art Museum Series of “Artful” fundraising. “Confessions of a Starmaker” about radio @ the Annenberg. $100. w/ a reception.
4. The “Luminar” structure from 1931. View the construction w/ the camera on top of the Museum.
– DISCUSSION of the grand opening next Jan., 2024.
– REPORT on the new café w/ Chef Woo called “Liv” will open in the Fall.
– (contact info: www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800)
Scott
Palm Springs Air Museum Segment – August 2, 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.
– 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.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Aug., 5 the Tiger Cat.
2. Aug., 12 the Corsair
3. Aug., 19 the Warhawk
4. Aug., 26 the Wildcat
– DISCUSSION that this Sept., will be the LAST RENO AIR RACE. We need support NOW for the three planes of ours that are going.
– (contact info: www.psairmuseum.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 – August 1, 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 – August 1, 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 – August 1, 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 that in August they are only doing morning tours now. 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 3 or 4 days a week depending on the heat.
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.
– REPORT that Palm Trees won’t even begin to grow unless they have water….”feet in the water and heads in the sun”. Water has to be within 3 feet or so to grow a Palm.
– DISCUSSION of the snakes in the Desert. Mojave Green is a type of rattlesnake. They are up in the High Desert mostly.
– DISCUSSION that snakes are male and female snakes. They lay eggs and immediately they give birth.
– REPORT that Rattlesnakes get a new rattle every year that they shed their skin.
– REPORT that the Rattlesnakes lay still until they are ready to strike.
– REPORT that snakes can strike 1/3 of their body length.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).
Rick
Restaurant of the Week Segment – July 31, 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/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert, .
– REPORT on almost 18 years in this location and his family fare…folks share the larger dishes.
– REPORT on the busy time NOW, still needs to hire workers. How busy Palm Springs is. “Maracas” is working on a new liquor menu, possibly extending hours, etc. Would love a bigger kitchen!!!
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week; 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends.
– DISCUSSION that Todd is doing more business than EVER.
– REPORT that “J.T’s” is 7 years old. Super busy. Just breakfast service right now
– REPORT on the food @ both places; AND the vegan, vegetarian dishes.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtspalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)
Todd
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – July 31, 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 his travels to Utah.
– QUESTIONS FROM BRIAN’s phone calls and “Joey Pals” in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Is Covid Over? (Yes. Figures on death rate don’t really register an impact anymore.)
2. What’s new in Alzheimers treatment? (Study in the UK show that if you do puzzles, checkers, work on a computer etc., NOT WATCH TV…you can hold off the start of Alzheimers for at least 5 years).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – July 31, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – 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”.
– cont. QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. What is Collagen? (Most abundant protein. 1/3 of all protein in the body is Collagen. 28 different kinds/ The body makes it.)
4. What is HPV and do I get the vaccine? (Been around since 2006. Vaccine around the time of puberty. Virus can cause cancer. The vaccine reduces cervical cancer.)
5. What is the Vagus nerve and how does it relate to stress? (Major nerve connects your body and brain. It affects mental health and wellness. Tied to a heart rate. Vagus nerve counteracts the “flight or fight” syndrome. Counterbalances anxiety. Healthy ways to strengthen your Vagus nerve.)
6. What about Shingles. Vaccine or not? (If you’ve had chicken pox it’s in your nervous system already. Painful lesions. 1 in 3 Americans get shingles. 10% can be on your head, face. Age specific onset; 50 – 69 years of age. Effective new vaccine is 90% to stop onset of Shingles. 2 doses and you’re done. Expensive).
– (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
