The Desert Scene

Bonnie G. chats with John Diskin and Rita Capponi, founders and co-owners of Grand Central Cafe in the La Plaza Center in the heart Palm Springs. It features a diverse menu, special Tequila Thursdays, an in-house art gallery, and rental space for special events. They've adopted the catchphrase used by their namesake, Grand Central Station in New York City - "Meet Us Under The Clock!"

Bonnie G. welcomes Marnie Mitze of the Friends of the Palm Springs Philharmonic. Their exciting season featuring symphonies from around the world kicks of November 2nd with the Israel Philharmonic featuring Conductor Lahav Shani. For more information and tickets, CLICK HERE. 

Bonnie G. chats with Dr. Lisa Lindley, CEO of the Coachella Valley Symphony about their new performance home at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheatre. She also previews the Symphony's 2022/2023 Concert Series, including the March event which features the music of the Moody Blues. For more information and to get tickets, visit their website by CLICKING HERE.

Stephanie Greene joins Bonnie G. on The Desert Scene about the kickoff of First Fridays El Paseo, a monthly evening of fun events along the desert’s ritzy shopping district. Stephanie talks about El Paseo’s emergence post-pandemic and many exciting happenings including an Art Walk and a Cruise Night with classic cars. The retail heart of Palm Desert has also enhanced transportation for shoppers from one end to the other and you’ll learn more about that.

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Veteran Broadway singer Jeff Barnett entertains audiences in Palm Springs and joins Bonnie G. for conversation about two upcoming shows he's part of at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. First up is happening this week with the October edition of Razzle Dazzle on the 27th. Then, on November 11th, film soundtrack fans are in for a treat that’s no trick! It’s Movie Magic! Listen in for all the details.

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Carlynne McDonnell is the Founder and President of Barkee Laroux's House of Love, which rescues abandoned, neglected, and hospice senior dogs and provides them with forever homes. She chats with Bonnie G about her mission to provide care and end of life options for these vulnerable animals, and what it takes to keep this vital organization up and running. Carlynne stresses that at Barkee Laroux's, the resident animals are NEVER left unattended, and are NEVER adopted out.

Writer-Producer-Director Sherry Halperin talks with Bonnie G about her spicy, funny new book, Mistress Molly (and Her Senior Sex Club). She produced the award-winning feature film Adopt a Sailor, and was past president of Palm Springs Women in Film and Television. Sherry's new book, and first two, Rescue Me, He's Wearing a Moose Hat, and the romantic comedy Just Call Me Lady, have all been optioned for possible films. Sherry is a humorist who strongly believes in the power of laughter to heal.

Former educator and performer Thom McMorris is joining Razzle Dazzle with Bonnie G. In this episode, he talks about his past with his mother as a dance teacher, his joys of being a performer, and his thoughts on the art of singing.

All the party goblins are coming out this Halloween season to boogie in style. Jeff Hocker is the producer of the annual Palm Springs Halloween on Arenas Road. He joins Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene to talk about this year's star-studded line-up featuring more treats than tricks including multiple artists that will be familiar to fans of American Idol, local performers Probe 7, and the fabulous costume contest for attendees.

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Dezart Performs is kicking off its 15th Season with Drama Desk- and Obie Award-winning plays that will highlight the 2022-2023 schedule. Artistic Director Michael Shaw joins Bonnie G on this episode of The Desert Scene and talks about the company’s progress as a equity theatre and upcoming shows including Tony-nominated drama Choir Boy, which will be staged from October 28 to November 6, and is followed by the dark comedy A Bright New Boise in mid-January.

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