Desert Symphony Segment - January 4, 2025

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Hour 2 Seg 1 - Desert Symphony Segment

- LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.

THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Debbie Shapiro, Executive Director re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260

- REPORT that the Symphony is sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.

- DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.

- DISCUSSION that all performances are at THE SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage.

- REPORT ON; THURS., NOV., 20, ’25 – 7:30 PM; An Electrifying Journey of Elton’s Career.

HOLD THE DATES FOR THE ’26 SEASON:

1. TUES., JAN., 13, ’26 – ‘Symphonettes” Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro; 78-073 Calle Barcelona, La Quinta; 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. $195.

2. THURS., JAN., 15, ’26 – 7:30 PM; An Evening w/ Grammy Award Winner Melissa Manchester.

3. THURS., FEB., 19, ’26 – 8:00 PM; 37th Annual Gala; An Evening w/ Tony Award Winner Bernadette Peters in Concert w/ the Desert Symphony.

4. WED., MAR., 11, ‘26 – 7:30 PM; The Music of Billy Joel Starring Tony and Grammy Nominee Michael Cavanaugh.

5. THURS., AP., 16, ‘26 – 7:30 PM; Classical Night Fever.

- REPORT that to get Tickets @ www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.

- (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Debbie