The Desert Scene

Green room Theatre Company Executive Artistic Director David Catanzarite  joins Bonnie G . on this episode of The Desert Scene . He shares details on upcoming auditions for the theatre's next touring play, Maggie Magalita , their "Giving Tuesday" program, and their search for Ballet Folklorica teachers, as well as the search for a creative team for a soon-to-be-produc...

On this episode of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G . welcomes award-winning actress/musical director Jaci Davis . Jaci has several projects coming up, including handling the musical direction of Elf, the Musical at the Palm Canyon Theatre . For Tickets: https://www.palmcanyontheatre.com Later in the season, she'll perform her own one-woman cabaret show at  Revolution Stag...

On this episode of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G . welcomes playwright Kirby Fields . He shares about his play, Summer Session with the Bones Brigade , which opens at CV Rep on December 7th. The play grew out of his experience skateboarding as a kid. Kirby also chats about how his career as a playwright has evolved. For more information: https://www.cvrep.org

Local blues/jazz diva Hope Diamond pays a visit on The Desert Scene with Bonnie G . Hope has two big events coming up. She’ll be appearing as guest vocalist with the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus holiday concert Ring! Swing! Sing! at the Annenberg Theatre in Palm Springs in December 14th through the 17th.  Tickets are on sale at https://psgmc.com/ On Wednesday, December 20th, join h...

The Desert Scene with Bonnie G . welcomes Ann Greer to share information about two fun events happening soon. The online Designer Christmas Tree Sale benefitting ACT for MS including designs by George Turner and Barbara Sellers is upon us. As is the holiday fundraiser The Gift of Love & Laughter , which benefits the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute taking place at the Indian Wells Theatre on...

Actor, director and creator of the Revolution Stage Company , Gary Powers , visits with Bonnie G . on this episode of The Desert Scene . He’s lighting up with enthusiasm about the recent success of Off The Street , an original stage production he wrote about the homeless population which has been getting raves. There’s also details on upcoming events you wont want to miss including cabaret shows s...

Award-winning artist Tysen Knight was recently bestowed with the Visionary Award honors at a large New York art expo and having his documentary film about homeless artists being named an official selection at festivals in Italy and Germany. He shares the news and talks about his journey to these accomplishments with Bonnie G . on this episode of The Desert Scene . Get more information by visiting...

Purple Room proprietor Michael Holmes joins Bonnie G . for this episode of Mutual111’s The Desert Scene . Holmes fills us in on what's coming up at Palm Springs' premiere nightclub, including special holiday editions of one of the Valley’s most-beloved performances: The Judy Show . He also talks about the return of Jane Monheit . For more information, visit the Purple Room website: www.purpleroomp...

On this episode of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G . chats with with singer/entertainer/music teacher Candi Quaid . Candi gives us details on upcoming projects including her January 14th show, which is part of the Sunday Cabaret series at the Joslyn Center's Arthur Newman Theatre in Palm Desert.

On this episode of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G. welcomes singer Kristi King , who begins a residency at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel on November 14th. Kristi began singing professionally at the age of 10 and spent many years performing in Las Vegas. For reservations, call 760-797-8700 .

Well In The Desert President Matt Naylor joins Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene . He chats about the work the Well does to feed the homeless, and about Off the Street , a play about the valley's homeless situation he co-wrote with Jeanie Cunningham, which will premiere at Revolution Theatre. For info, go to:  revolutionstagecompany.com

On this edition of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G. chats with Bob Farran of ONE-PS, the organized neighborhoods of Palm Springs. He's the chairperson for the Lip Sync Battle event on November 12th to raise money for local charities. Hosted by Shann Carr and held at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, it features prominent local residents presenting their best lip sync performances. Judges include singe...

The Desert Scene welcomes Michael Fietsam, creator and director of PS Underground, a one-of-a-kind Palm Springs culinary and musical experience. Fietsam talks about how the project has blossomed over the last 10 years, and describes upcoming shows, including "Light" and "Songbirds," which features music of female pop divas of the 70's. For info: psunderground.com

On this episode of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G . chats with Palm Springs event producer Jeff Hocker about a couple of must-attend happenings. This year's Halloween bash on Arenas Road In Palm Springs features Jessica Von Rabbit and her band, and a costume contest. In November, it's the Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival with great wineries from throughout the USA and around the world, plus some o...

Bonnie G . welcomes Broadway veteran Lisa Vroman to this episode of The Desert Scene . Her credits include a long run as Christine in Phantom of the Opera . Lisa is part of the cast of The Fantasticks - A Love Story Reimagined , which opens November 1st at CV Rep . For info, go to  cvrep.org .

On this episode of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G . chats with Elaine Church, Executive Board Member of Amy's Purpose , and Chair of the organization's upcoming fundraising fashion show and luncheon. The mission of Amy's Purpose is to raise awareness about pet safety and the threat of coyotes in the desert, AND to provide scholarships to students planning on entering the vete...

The Desert Scene welcomes Steve Fisher , Artistic Director of  Script2Stage2Screen , to chat about the group's upcoming season of staged readings of original works. Opening in late October, the season features eight plays, including comedies, dramas and a bit of science fiction.  Performances are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert in Rancho M...

This episode of   The Desert Scene with Bonnie G.   features Desert Ensemble Theatre Company Artistic Director  Jerome Elliott , speaking about the season opening fundraiser,   Singing with the Desert Stars.   The event features 7 veteran professional singers coaching seven local business leaders .   The audience votes on their favorites at the end of the evening...

This episode of  The Desert Scene , Bonnie G. welcomes actor, director and acting coach  Terry Ray.  His theatre company, The Bent, is offering its first full season of plays, presented at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.    Terry has also opened a Palm Springs branch of the famed Actor's Lab, offering acting classes for all ability levels.    For more info, go...

On this episode of  The Desert Scene,  Bonnie G. chats with author and professional speaker  Carolyn Gross.   To help celebrate her 20th year as a cancer survivor, she's putting on a local wellness event. It's called the 3-Day Palm Springs Retreat - (Restore, Relax, and Redefine Your Life). Attendees can spend time in the sacred healing waters & get tips on how to...

On this episode of The Desert Scene , Bonnie G chats with Dimitri Halkidis , founder of Boo2 Bullying , an organization dedicated to raising awareness about bullying and finding a way to end it. He shares information about a Free  Community Wellness Event at Sunrise Park on September 30th that will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Boo2 Bullying. For more info Visit: ...

The Foundation for Palm Springs Unified School District ’s Director Ellen Goodman  talks with Bonnie G on this episode of The Desert Scene . She fills us in on the foundation's  2nd Annual Party with a Purpose on Saturday, October 7th at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This year's theme is One NIght in Bollywood and tickets are available for a very reasonable $35 each.&n...

Bonnie G celebrates another local author and fresh new literature by speaking with Michael Craft on this episode of The Desert Scene . Michael introduces his 19th novel, Desert Deadline . It's the second in the Dante and Jazz mystery series. Set in Palm Springs, the book follows Dante - a vacation rental concierge and Jazz, a private eye, as they try to solve a baffling murder....

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