Bonnie G. welcomes Cheryl Scarlett, Director of Major Gifts and Fundraising for Jewish Family Service of the Desert. She tells us about an exciting fundraiser coming up on March 1st and 2nd. How Sweet It Is - The Music of Motown will take place at PS Underground - described as a dining experience you will never forget. The event honors Bea Keats and Jerry Fogelson with the JFS Humanitarian Award. For tickets and info, email: [email protected].

Bonnie G. welcomes L.A. cabaret producer Clifford Bell, who previews some of his upcoming projects, including hosting and directing a special open mic at the Palm Springs Cultural Center to honor the life of the late Les Michaels.

On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with actress Shirley LeMaster about her role in Script2Stage2Screen's next production, A Cozy Murder.

Palm Springs is welcoming it's first "Sister City." San Miguel de Allende, located in Mexico's central highlands, is known for its baroque Spanish architecture, thriving arts scene and cultural festivals. Al Jones, who heads the Sister City Committee in Palm Springs, talks with Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene about a series of events that kick off this week in forging this official relationship with the Coachella Valley's signature city.

Desert ARC's President and CEO Richard Balocco, joins Bonnie G. and talks about the services the organization provides to more than 700 clients across the Coachella Valley. They will be hosting their 5th Annual Champions of Change Recognition Awards luncheon honoring people and enterprises in the community who have made a tremendous positive impact on the organization's operations on February 8th. Listen in for the details!

Jan Lupia, Founder and Executive Director of Mama's House, discusses their annual Heartbeat of Love Luncheon. The Keynote speaker will Dr. Ben Carson.

Bonnie G. welcomes Ruth Moir, Executive Director of the Steinway Society, to chat about their upcoming fundraiser, Bravo - Children in Music, honoring musician and radio personality Jimi "FITZ" Fitzgerald.

Bonnie G. visits with Jill Miller. She is the Chair of the Springs Country Club Educational Scholarship Fund. They are hosting their annual Scholarship Luncheon, which helps raise money to send some deserving Coachella Valley students to college. The event is coming up this month and she shares the details.

On this episode of The Desert Scene, host Bonnie G. welcomes Dan Gelfand, the producer of the new musical Mid-Century Moderns. After a successful run at the Desert Rose Playhouse last year, the show dubbed "a jukebox musical at its best," has moved to Oscar's in Palm Springs. It features the music of Tom Jones, Petula Clark, Lesley Gore and Frank Sinatra.

Award-winning Los Angeles-based actor Eric Patrick Harper is preparing to star in Dezart Performs upcoming dark comedy A Bright New Boise. The show will run from January 13 to 22. Eric joins Bonnie G. on The Desert Scene and talks about the show that involves Hobby Lobby and the tragic past of a new employee.