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The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Coachella Valley's live stage company serving the LGBT and gay-friendly community, announces their schedule of productions for the 2013/14 Season. The DRT is located in a wonderfully intimate theatre space at the border of Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City, centrally located for patrons from all parts of the desert. The eclectic season includes two wild comedies, one Gothic Creole Mystery, a World Premiere drama drawn from today's headlines, and a very special Mid-Century Modern musical starring radio talk show personality and vocalist/entertainer Joey English.

Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, which opens today, September 19th and runs through Sunday, September 22nd, has announced the complete 2013 Schedule for its Sixth Anniversary Edition.

Bobby Vinton, the entertainer Billboard Magazine has called 'the most successful love singer of the 'Rock-Era', appears at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa for one very special performance tonight, September 7 at 8:00 pm.

Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, which opens on Thursday, September 19th and runs through Sunday, September 22nd, today announced the complete 2013 Schedule for its Sixth Anniversary Edition. "We are screening a total of twenty four feature films and more than 30 shorts this year," Michael C. Green, Managing Director of The Palm Springs Cultural Center, said. "This has been a banner year for LGBT filmmaking, which made the selection process even more difficult, but in the end, I think we've put together a schedule that may be our best ever."

Bobby Vinton, the entertainer Billboard Magazine has called 'the most successful love singer of the 'Rock-Era', appears at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa for one very special performance on September 7 at 8:00 pm. From 1962 to 1972 Vinton had more #1 records than any other solo male artist in the country and established himself as one of America's top concert performers and most versatile entertainers. His impressive list of hits includes renowned love songs such as Roses Are Red, Blue Velvet and Mr. Lonely, among many others. His songs are recognized as standards throughout the world and his music has retained its vitality and relevance through our changing times. I had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Vinton about his career, his upcoming concert and "all things Bobby Vinton". Here are some of the highlights from that interview.

Desert Rose Productions, Inc. presents nationally acclaimed comedian Shann Carr in her one-woman show Sweet Sweet Laughter! for one performance only, tonight, August 10 at 7:00 pm at The Desert Rose Playhouse at The Commissary in Rancho Mirage.

The Desert Rose Playhouse, the Coachella Valley's live stage company serving the LGBT and gay-friendly community, announces their schedule of productions for the 2013/14 Season. The DRT is located in a wonderfully intimate theatre space at the border of Rancho Mirage and Cathedral City, centrally located for patrons from all parts of the desert. The eclectic season includes two wild comedies, one Gothic Creole Mystery, a World Premiere drama drawn from today's headlines, and a very special Mid-Century Modern musical starring radio talk show personality and vocalist/entertainer Joey English.

The Coachella Valley's premiere theatrical venue, The McCallum Theatre, has added an exciting new array of offerings to its' already jam-packed upcoming seaon. Comedy, jazz, world music, country royalty, pop icons and first ladies of American song have been added to the roster of McCallum Theatre's 2013-2014 season. 'We are always looking to add performances with the broadest appeal to Valley audiences,' said Mitch Gershenfeld, President & CEO of the McCallum. 'We are pleased that several terrific shows became available after our subscription brochure went to press and delighted to add them to what is already an exciting and diverse season of world-class entertainment.'

The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa recently named accomplished gaming executive, C.J. Graham as its new General Manager. Graham has more than two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, including senior-level positions at the Palms Casino Resort, Wynn and Flamingo, in Las Vegas. His connection to Hollywood? Graham starred as the hockey-masked killer, Jason Voorhees, in the 1986 slasher film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is home The Show -- one of the finest, state of the art concert venues in the Western United States. I had the opportunity to sit down with the charismatic and likeable Mr. Graham a few days ago. Here are a few excerpts from that conversation.

The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spas presents the razor sharp wit of Comedy Central sensation Daniel Tosh on October 5 at 8:00 pm. Tosh has been hailed as on of Variety's '10 Comics to Watch" and is one of the most requested headliners in the country. During his sold-out, national tour, "Tosh Tour Twenty Ten: A Comedy Central Live Event," he entertained fans in over 50 cities. He's appeared on 'The Late Show with David Letterman,' 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,' 'The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn,' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' 'Last Call with Carson Daly,' VH1's 'Best Week Ever' and MTV's 'Punk'd.'

Rocker Ted Nugent brings his iconic musical style to The Show at The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa for one high octane concert on August 30 at 9:00 pm. In a music career that has spanned five decades, "Motor City Madman", Ted Nugent has sold more than 40-million albums, performed more than 6,400 concerts and continues to set attendance records around the world. He's been named "Detroit's Greatest Guitar Player of All-Time," by readers of MLive!

CARNIVAL OF WONDERS. starring Magicians of the Year Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh and acclaimed magician Jeff Hobson promises to bring an evening of spectacle and intrigue to The Show at The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa on Saturday, August 17 at 8:00 pm. The Show is one of Southern California's finest, state of the art concert and theatrical venues, presenting the most celebrated entertainers from popular music, comedy and Broadway. Carnival of Wonders has been hailed as "A big fat magical hit!"-by the New York Daily News and brings all the fun of a traveling carnival to the Coachella Valley's premiere entertainment venue. The show is guaranteed to "bring out the kid" in everyone!

The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa has named accomplished gaming executive, C.J. Graham as its new General Manager. Graham has more than two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, including senior-level positions at the Palms Casino Resort, Wynn and Flamingo, in Las Vegas. While at the Palms, Graham ushered in the first Playboy Club to open in 25 years. Most recently, Graham served as General Manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA. He managed all hotel, casino and non-gaming operations, while leading 2,500 team members and keeping operations steady, during a $700-million expansion. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is home The Show -- one of the finest, state of the art concert venues in the Western United States.

Desert Rose Productions, Inc. will present nationally acclaimed comedian Shann Carr in her one-woman show Sweet Sweet Laughter! for one performance only, Saturday August 10 at 7:00 pm at The Desert Rose Playhouse at The Commissary in Rancho Mirage. Kicking off her return to comedy with Sweet Sweet Laughter!, Shann will perform an intimate show at the Desert Rose Playhouse and looks forward to taking her audience on a lovely ride filled with laughter, lies and debauchery.

After selling out shows in South Africa, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand, 'Michael Jackson HIStory' starring Kenny Wizz, recently arrived in the US for the first time and landed for a near sold-out concert at THE SHOW at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on June 29. (The SHOW, by the way, is arguably one of the top concert venues in the Western United States). This 'musical biography' featured hit after hit, over twenty songs in all, and tells the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world has ever known -- all performed live by what many consider to be the World's #1 Michael Jackson Impersonator, Kenny Wizz. Together with a live band of talented musicians, fully choreographed dancers, authentic costumes and a light and screen show, HIStory is the recreation of a Michael Jackson concert experience. I had the chance to chat with Kenny Wizz and his line captain, Clasina Van Grinsven , just thirty minutes before curtain. Here are a few highlights from the interview.

Bobby Vinton, the entertainer Billboard Magazine has called 'the most successful love singer of the 'Rock-Era', appears at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa for one very special performance on September 7 at 8:00 pm. From 1962 to 1972 Vinton had more #1 records than any other solo male artist in the country and established himself as one of America's top concert performers and most versatile entertainers. His impressive list of hits includes renowned love songs such as Roses Are Red, Blue Velvet and Mr. Lonely, among many others. His songs are recognized as standards throughout the world and his music has retained its vitality and relevance through our changing times.

Three-time Grammy nominee Jewel brings her world renowned vocal talents to THE SHOW at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa tonight, June 7 at 9:00 pm for a unique 'impromptu' style concert featuring both her greatest hits and songs she has never recorded. Songwriting became a means of survival for Jewel - she experienced homelessness living out of her car as a teenager in San Diego. Three years later her first single 'Who Will Save Your Soul' launched her stardom. She has sold over 27 million albums in her career, so far. I had the opportunity to chat with the singer about her upcoming concert in Rancho Mirage and 'all things Jewel'. Here are a few highlights from that conversation:

Three-time Grammy nominee Jewel brings her world renowned vocal talents to THE SHOW at The Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa on June 7 at 9:00 pm for a unique "impromptu" style concert featuring both her greatest hits and songs she has never recorded. Songwriting became a means of survival for Jewel - she experienced homelessness living out of her car as a teenager in San Diego. Three years later her first single "Who Will Save Your Soul" launched her stardom. She has sold over 27 million albums in her career, so far. I had the opportunity to chat with the singer about her upcoming concert in Rancho Mirage and "all things Jewel". Here are a few highlights from that conversation:

Saxophonist Emma Reinhart and Vocalist April Murphy shared the Helen Turner Grand Prize Award at the McCallum Theatre's Annual Open Call Talent Competition on Saturday night, the first time in the event's fifteen year history the judges declared a tie for the top prize. The winners were announced by host (and Open Call 2011 Grand Prize winner) Rob Watkins following a rousing finale which featured all twenty-two finalist acts (76 individual performers) before a sold-out audience. The family of award namesake Helen Turner determined on the spot that each winner would receive the $2,500 grand prize.

Rumour has it that Coyote Stageworks' current production, which plays through Sunday at The Annenberg Theatre in Palm Springs, is a one of the desert's finest theatrical offerings of the season. I am happy to report - It's all TRU! Coyote Stageworks' founding artistic director, Chuck Yates, stars in this one-man (plus a few voices) tour de force that chronicles a couple of introspective nights in the life of Truman Capote, set in his New York Apartment just before Christmas in 1975, as an excerpt from his unfinished 'tell all' novel Answered Prayers has just been published in Esquire and he has been abandoned by his closest confidantes. TRU is one of the first 'Must See' productions I have endorsed in quite a while - perhaps since last time I attended a Coyote Stageworks production. It is a 'drop everything if you can and buy a ticket' night in the theatre.