Jeff Barnett, who will be the special guest host for the two May Razzle Dazzle shows happening at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, joins Bonnie G. He also hosts Movie Magic at the Cultural Center, which features fabulous movie theme songs over the past five decades. And, Jeff previews a special cabaret show he will perform with Charles Herrera in June at Feinstein's in San Francisco.For Razzle Dazzle tickets, CLICK HERE.

Bonnie G. speaks with Robert Koenig, the new Artistic Director for the Palm Springs International Piano Competition. Koenig talks about how the competition continues to evolve, including changing its name from the Virginia Waring Piano Competition. Their next big event is coming up in 2025. For more info, CLICK HERE.

Bonnie G. welcomes comedienne/author Beth Lapides, whose show It's a Lot is coming up at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on May 3rd. Beth Is the creator, host and executive producer of the legendary, long-running UnCabaret. The show has been called "a progressive comedy institution." Beth is also the author of the original audio book So You Need to Decide, named one of Vulture's best comedy books of 2022. For tickets go to: thebent.org or eventbrite.com

On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Artistic Director of the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus. Their spring concert, Notorious celebrates the music of leading ladies, divas, & sirens of the stage and screen. The show runs April 28, 29 and 30th at the Annenberg Theatre at the Palm Springs Art Museum, and features special guest Sharon McKnight. For tickets, go to: www.PSGMC.com

On this edition of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with actress/singer Dana Adkins, currently starring in Aces at Oscar's in Palm Springs. Dana shares stories of her own days competing in beauty pageants, and how her experience compared to the plot of Aces. The play takes a comic look at the reunion of 5 beauty queens, 35 years after they each won the crown.For tickets, CLICK HERE.

Bonnie G. welcomes Kirk Geiger, who along with his wife Noelle founded The Animal Rescue Center of California, based in the Eastern Coachella Valley. Since they began a few years ago, the organization has found forever-homes for 700 dogs and cats. Their first in-person fundraiser takes place on April 1st (no foolin’!) at Marvyn's Magic Theatre in La Quinta.

On this episode of the The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. talks with actress Kim Shroeber Long about her career and about Razzle Dazzle, the upcoming Broadway revue she's part of at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Kim's journey has taken her from rural Ohio, to the Bay Area, to Pasadena, and now to the Desert Cities. Kim discusses how public television shaped her desire to become a musical performer.

Desert Arc's 13th Annual Golf Classic takes place on April 3rd at the Eagle Falls Golf Course and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Bonnie G. chats with Desert Arc's President and CEO Richard Balocco about the event. He also gives us details about the work the organization does for valley residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Bonnie G. welcomes actress Suzie Wourms, appearing in Prepping For Widowhood, the latest offering from Script2Stage2Screen on March 24, 2023. This comedic play is about four women who have been friends since college and call themselves the Four Seasons, since each was born in a different season of the year. One is a widow, and the others are preparing for that probability. CLICK HERE for more information.

Bonnie G. talks with Jeroen Sparreboom on this episode of The Desert Scene. He is co-chairing the 2nd Annual Mama’s House Charity Golf Classic & Dinner Show dubbed Oh, What a Night! It’s a musical tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons coming up on Friday, March 24. More information and tickets are available by visiting the website: CLICK HERE

Gina Zollman is a vocalist from Palm Springs and joins Bonnie G. on this episode of The Desert Scene. She talks about the upcoming special event where she will perform songs from her debut CD, Anywhere With You, at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on March 22. The event will also feature two other local performers from the Coachella Valley. Tod Macofsky joins Gina for some duets, and Douglas Graham directs.

In this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with CV Rep's Artistic Director Adam Karsten, who directed the theatre's current production of Once. The musical has been so well-received that the run has been extended. Karsten also gives us detail about future productions, and Puttin' On the Glitz - a gala fundraiser coming up later this month. For more information, CLICK HERE.

Bonnie G. welcomes Jerome Elliott, Artistic Director of Desert Ensemble Theatre Company. He tells us about the company's upcoming World Premiere production of Kafka's Joke by Rich Rubin. This comedy recounts 120 years in the life (and afterlife) of writer Franz Kafka, who was a reluctant celebrity, and how the question of who owed his work ended up in the Israeli Supreme Court. For more information CLICK HERE.

On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with stage and television actress Judith Chapman (The Young and the Restless), who is directing a new play called Aces, which opens at Oscar's March 9th. Six well-known valley actresses play aging beauty queens who gather for a reunion and are called upon to coach a young woman new to the pageant scene. The champagne flows, insults fly, and hilarity ensues.

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.

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].

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.

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.

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.For more information, CLICK HERE.

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.For more information, CLICK HERE.

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. For more details, CLICK HERE.

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.For more information, CLICK HERE.

One of the season’s biggest events in the Coachella Valley – this one benefiting the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center – takes place on Wednesday, November 9th at 6 pm at the McCallum Theatre. That’s when the 16th annual installment of Michael Childers Presents One Night Only will bring to life the Broadway sounds of New York, New York! On this episode of The Desert Scene with Bonnie G she visits with Julie Garnyé, who is one of more than twenty stars of stage and screen performing in this year’s extravaganza.CLICK HERE for Tickets

Joni Padduck is joining Bonnie G on this episode to talk about the upcoming season of Script2Stage2Screen. It all starts on October 21st with "Don't Vote For Me". A political feel-good story about how far one will go to save the heart and soul of a small town. This will be among many stage reading performances and an opportunity for playwrights to gain wisdom from their audience.

The Desert Cancer Foundation's Eevet Eden joins for a conversation on the upcoming 16th Annual "Paint El Paseo Pink". A community walk that helps raise funds for local Palm Springs residents seeking breast cancer treatment, and emotional support. In this episode, find out how to help out in the community, how to sign up for the event and what you can do to help local cancer fighters.

Jerome Elliot joins Bonnie G. to talk to about Singing with the Desert Stars. A one-time performance that will benefit the Desert Ensemble Theatre's internship and scholarship program on October 7th. The event includes coaching from the desert's best singers and some healthy singing competition. Hear all about it on this episode!

This episode's special guest is Ellen Goodman, Director for The Foundation of PSUSD (Palm Springs Unified School District). A non-profit designed to raise money for local schools. She talks about One Night Out: Havana Nights, an event of Cuban inspired vintage music with many guest stars. All raising money for a great cause!

DeAnn Lubell's life forever changed when tragedy struck her dog Amy. In the midst of it, she decided to begin "Amy's Purpose", an organization that educates the public about pet safety and the dangers of predators. "Pet Love and Rock & Roll" is an upcoming benefit concert and reception that will help raise funds for scholarships specifically cater to meet the need for more vets. DeAnn talks with Bonnie G. about her goal in educating the public, her tragedy, and the exciting guests that will performing.

Robbie Wayne is transitioning into a new era of his life with UnScripted! An upcoming series of live shows described as a mix of "SNL", musical guests, and late night. Bonnie G and Robbie Wayne will be discussing his life changes, musical ambitions and potential guests for his show!