The Desert Scene

Apr 01 2024
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Bonnie Gilgallon features weekly conversations with local and visiting artists, musicians, actors, authors and others who contribute to the vibrant cultural scene in Southern California's Coachella Valley and surrounding communities. They also discuss and review film, television and visual multi-media on the show.

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The Desert Scene | Guest: Steve Fisher, Script2Stage2Screen

Apr 01 2024 14 mins  
Bonnie G. chats with Steve Fisher, Artistic Director of Script2Stage2Screen on this edition of The Desert Scene. He outlines the remaining season and explains why the company has decided to bring down the final curtain.SHOW INFO: www.script2stage2screen.com

The Desert Scene | Guest: David Eggers, Director & Choreographer

Apr 01 2024 11 mins  
On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes David Eggers, Director/Choreographer of Nice Work If You Can Get It at CV Rep. David tells us about his career path and the challenges of successfully moving a cast of 17 around the stage.SHOW INFO:www.cvrep.org

The Desert Scene | Guest: Lee Mills, Palm Springs Friends of the Philharmonic

Mar 25 2024 14 mins  
Lee Mills is the new Executive Director at the Palm Springs Friends of the Philharmonic. On this episode, he joins Bonnie G. for The Desert Scene. He recounts the journey he took to land this position, and what's planned for the 2024-2025 season.SHOW INFO: www.PSPhil.org

The Desert Scene | Guest: Lorie Loftis, Shadow Mountain Golf Course

Mar 25 2024 10 mins  
On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes Lorie Loftis, who tells us what's coming up at the Shadow Mountain Golf Course, including a special Easter Sunday brunch, complete with art, fashion, and live music.SHOW INFO: 760-346-8242

The Desert Scene | Guest: Joy Rides, Producer & Entertainer

Mar 18 2024 8 mins  
Bonnie G. welcomes Joy Rides on this episode of The Desert Scene. She's producing and performing in Night of Joy, a "scandalous circus sideshow strip tease spectacular" at Revolution Stage Company.SHOW INFO: www.revolutionstagecompany.com

The Desert Scene | Guest: Tod Macofsky, Actor/Singer

Mar 18 2024 10 mins  
Bonnie G. chats with actor/singer Tod Macofsky on this edition of The Desert Scene. Tod tells us about his role as the devil in Desert Theatreworks upcoming production of Damn Yankees.SHOW INFO: www.deserttheatreworks.com

The Desert Scene | Guest: Maureen Thompson, Alohana

Mar 18 2024 12 mins  
On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes Maureen Thompson, producer of Alohana at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Happening on Sunday, March 31st, the event features a Tiki Marketplace, Tiki Cocktails, live music, food and Hula demonstrations.SHOW INFO: www.eventbrite.com

The Desert Scene | Guest: Dan Gelfand, Producer

Mar 11 2024 15 mins  
​​On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. chats with Dan Gelfand, producer of Mid-century Moderns, which just had its 75th performance in the desert. The 1960's jukebox musical is running at Revolution Stage Company.  SHOW INFO:  ​Revolutionary Stage Company

The Desert Scene | Guest: Maggie Downs, Author & Journalist

Mar 11 2024 11 mins  
​​Journalist and author Maggie Downs joins Bonnie G. on this edition of The Desert Scene. Maggie talks about her latest book 50 Things to Do Before You're 5, based on her experience with her own son.       SHOW INFO:  Amazon Book Store

The Desert Scene | Guest: Dayna Steele, Author & Speaker

Mar 11 2024 16 mins  
​On this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes award-winning radio dj, author and speaker Dayna Steele, whose play The Woman in the Mirror is now playing at Revolution Stage Company. It follows Dayna's journey of caring for her mother, who had Alzheimer's disease.       SHOW INFO:  Revolutionary Stage Company