The Desert Scene

Bonnie G. welcomes Los Angeles based actress Aviva Pressman, who's starring in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, the latest offering from Dezart Performs. Directed by Randy Brenner, it tells the story of two older female cancer patients who are sharing a hospital room. Pressman plays one patient's daughter, who handles the situation very differently than the other patient's adult son.

Palm Springs event producer and public relations professional Jeff Hocker sits a spell with Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene to update us on happenings in the Coachella Valley. He previews the rest of the season for the Palm Springs Friends of the Philharmonic, and chats about the recent Palm Springs Health Run and Wellness Festival and tells us about Reforma, an exciting new restaurant and club in town. Jeff also shares thoughts on how the performing arts and social scene has changed over the past 20 years.

For more information or to engage his services, visit Hocker Productions.

Palm Springs event producer and public relations professional Jeff Hocker sits a spell with Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene to update us on happenings in the Coachella Valley. He previews the rest of the season for the Palm Springs Friends of the Philharmonic, and chats about the recent Palm Springs Health Run and Wellness Festival and tells us about Reforma, an exciting new restaurant and club in town. Jeff also shares thoughts on how the performing arts and social scene has changed over the past 20 years.

For more information or to engage his services, visit Hocker Productions.

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.