The Desert Scene

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.

Bonnie G. welcomes local desert-area artist Tysen Knight on this episode to discuss several upcoming projects including his Black History Exhibit at the Desert Art Center in Palm Springs and the Los Angeles Art Show at the L.A. Convention Center.

Bonnie G. welcomes crooner Larry Capeloto to The Desert Scene. He has just kicked off his 7th season performing at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel.

Jazz pianist/singer Joe Croyle joins Bonnie G. to preview two great new musical jams he's hosting...at Woodhaven Country Club and at Jax Restaurant in Cathedral City on this episode of The Desert Scene.

Bonnie G. chats on this episode of The Desert Scene with animal advocate Anna Miller about a wonderful free service she has spearheaded to scan lost pets for chips so they can be reunited with their owners.

The multi-talented Michael Holmes, owner of the Purple Room nightclub joins Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene. He shares a preview of the long-awaited return of The Judy Show in Palm Springs.

On this episode of The Desert Scene with Bonnie G. she is joined by Lorie Loftis, owner of The Shops on San Pablo. She discusses a variety of upcoming events at the venue, including fashion shows, music and a live auction.

Bonnie G. welcomes cantor and internationally acclaimed singer Svetlana Portnyansky, who'll be presenting a special program at Temple Sinai, sponsored by Jewish Family Services of the Desert. A graduate of one of Moscow's prestigious music academies, Svetlana sings in four languages.  A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit a Ukrainian Relief Fund.