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April 27, 2022 Vol. 18 No. 27
Opera Arts Well President Arlene Rosenthal ., left in a white blouse with Well In The Desert Staff. Photo by Pat Krause. Story and Photos by Pat Krause Opera Arts held its Broadway to the Stars fundraiser at the Renaissance Esmeralda grounds on Sunday, April 24th. Over 150 people attended this outdoor night of amazing Opera songs by very gifted singers and
pianists. The night was almost perfect with cool temperatures and no wind, as the winds have been an issue recently. The event benefited Well in The Desert, which helps the local homeless and needy. Guests milled around meeting friends while enjoying
appetizers and refreshments. Denice Motto played the piano and sang to the delight of the guests during the dinner hour. President Arlene Rosenthal of Well In The Desert spoke to the guests and introduced the Staff and Volunteers that make Well In The Desert
work so well. They provide over 250 hot meals a day. They also offer clean clothes, hot showers, counseling, bus passes and more. Arlene said it was important to let the homeless know they weren’t invisible people. The homeless have
lost so much, like homes and jobs, that they can’t lose hope. They treat the homeless with compassion, understanding, support and assistance and give them hope. They treat the Continues on Page 6
Banda MS returns to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for a Night By Desert Star Staff INDIO, CA – Fresh off energized performances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival; La Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga returns to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. Tickets start at $59 and are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone at (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort. com. All tickets from the previously postponed show will be honored. Often referred to as the most listened to Mexican group globally, La Banda MS was formed in 2013 by brothers Sergio and Alberto Lizárraga in Mazatlan and
Sinaloa, Mexico, giving the group its initials. In 2016, they released the album Que Bendición featuring the hit singles “Tengo Que Colgar,” “Me vas a Extrañar,” and “Mala Experiencia,” catapulting the group to fame on both sides of the border and beyond. In 2017, La Banda MS released “La Mejor Version de Mi,” featuring the hits “Tu Postura,” “El Color de Tus Ojos” and “Dificil de Olvidar.” “Con Todas Las Fuerzas,” released in 2018, was an instant success including the single “Mejor Me Alejo.” Banda MS has been recognized as the most listened to Mexican music
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