The Desert Scene

The Desert Scene

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The Desert Scene episodes

  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Ron de Harte, Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast

    On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes Ron de Harte, President of Greater Palm Springs Pride. He tells us about the upcoming Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast, and Leadership Award winner Ricardo Lara. The breakfast honors Milk, who was the first openly gay elected official in California, who left a strong legacy of diversity and inclusion following his 1978 assassination. For tickets to the luncheon, go to www.harveymilk.us

    14 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Kitty Murray, Actress & Producer

    Bonnie G. chats with actress/producer KItty Murray about the new venue for Aces. After a successful run at Oscar's, this very funny play about the beauty pageant biz opens at the Palm Springs Cultural Center for six Sunday matinees beginning May 14th. Written by Davis Gordon Gilbert and directed by soap opera veteran Judith Chapman, this comedy reveals what happens when five former beauty queens reunite for a special television show. When the champagne starts flowing, the claws come out. Tickets at www.psculturalcenter.org or www.eventbrite.org

    15 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Jerome Elliott, Cabaret Performer

    Jerome Elliott returns to The Desert Scene with Bonnie G. on this episode. He just finished up a season at Desert Theatre Ensemble Company as Artistic Director. He stays busy this month as he performs his one-man cabaret show twice in May at the Palm Springs Cultural Center: Cocktails and Classics. In mid-May Elliott will be a guest performer in Razzle Dazzle, which is also at the Cultural Center on May 18.

    For more information, CLICK HERE.

    12 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Clifford Bell, Cabaret Producer

    Bonnie G. welcomes back Los Angeles cabaret producer Clifford Bell. He's putting together a big event for Project Angel Food. It's the 25th anniversary of Our Name is Barbra. Several artists get together and celebrate Ms. Streisand's birthday by each singing something from her songbook. Past shows have featured many great performers including Ann Hampton Callaway, Melissa Manchester, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. The event will take place at the Catalina Jazz Club. Hear more about the show and Clifford's other endeavors including a show coming up later in May at the Palm Springs Cultural Center featuring Ms. Gilgallon herself.

    More information, CLICK HERE!

    18 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Jeff Barnett, Entertainer

    Jeff Barnett, who will be the special guest host for the two May Razzle Dazzle shows happening at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, joins Bonnie G. He also hosts Movie Magic at the Cultural Center, which features fabulous movie theme songs over the past five decades. And, Jeff previews a special cabaret show he will perform with Charles Herrera in June at Feinstein's in San Francisco.

    For Razzle Dazzle tickets, CLICK HERE.

    17 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Robert Koenig, Artistic Director

    Bonnie G. speaks with Robert Koenig, the new Artistic Director for the Palm Springs International Piano Competition. Koenig talks about how the competition continues to evolve, including changing its name from the Virginia Waring Piano Competition. Their next big event is coming up in 2025. For more info, CLICK HERE.

    14 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Palm Springs Gay Mens Chorus

    On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Artistic Director of the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus. Their spring concert, Notorious celebrates the music of leading ladies, divas, & sirens of the stage and screen. The show runs April 28, 29 and 30th at the Annenberg Theatre at the Palm Springs Art Museum, and features special guest Sharon McKnight. For tickets, go to: www.PSGMC.com

    14 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Michael Shaw, Dezart Performs

    The Desert Scene welcomes back Michael Shaw, Artistic Director of Dezart Performs, who gives us details about their current production, The Garbologists. The new comedy-drama by Lindsay Joelle is described as an "unconventional buddy comedy." It follows two sanitation workers - an African-American woman from a privileged background and a white "mansplainer" as they work several shifts picking up garbage. The play honors our essential workers, and highlights how we can find common ground in uncommon times. For tickets, go to www.dezartperforms.org

    10 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Beth Lapides, Author & Comedienne

    Bonnie G. welcomes comedienne/author Beth Lapides, whose show It's a Lot is coming up at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on May 3rd. Beth Is the creator, host and executive producer of the legendary, long-running UnCabaret. The show has been called "a progressive comedy institution." Beth is also the author of the original audio book So You Need to Decide, named one of Vulture's best comedy books of 2022. For tickets go to: thebent.org or eventbrite.com

    14 min
  • The Desert Scene | Guest: Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus

    On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Artistic Director of the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus. Their spring concert, Notorious celebrates the music of leading ladies, divas, & sirens of the stage and screen. The show runs April 28, 29 and 30th at the Annenberg Theatre at the Palm Springs Art Museum, and features special guest Sharon McKnight. For tickets, go to: www.PSGMC.com

    12 min

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Bonnie Gilgallon features weekly conversations with local and visiting artists, musicians, actors, authors and others who contribute to the vibrant cultural scene in Southern California's Coachella…