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December 15, 2021 Vol. 16 No. 98
“Bakersfield Mist” Insightful Comedy Play Entitled “Bakersfield Mist” Intrigues At CV Rep By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) Member Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences (ATAS) The world of theatre can become a transformative experience for many in the audience as each person views the production through different lenses at the same
time. What is funny to one audience member may be off-putting to another. CV REP, one of the leading Equity theatre companies in the Coachella Valley, reopened their Covid -19
interrupted production last weekend in what turned out to be one of a near flawless intriguing comedy entitled “Bakersfield Mist”, which was penned by playwright Stephen Sachs back in 2011.
Sachs’ thought-provoking comedy with an edge, also acts as a metaphor on how the world of art approaches the thorny problems of dealing with art fraud and verifiable authenticity and how our political system is Continues on Page 5
Dionne Warwick “Celebration of a Lifetime”
By Pat Krause Dionne Warwick was honored with a “Celebration of a Lifetime” at Oscar’s in downtown Palm Springs on December 7th. This was a birthday celebration for this Icon of Music. Over 100 friends and others who have been impacted by her singing came to celebrate with her. Dionne’s birthday is actually December 12th. She will turn 80 years young. She came from a musical family and sang with Dee Dee Dee Warwick. Dionne was also a cousin to Whitney Houston. There was a red carpet for guests who came to
honor Dionne. Sir Bruno Serato, who feeds 5,000 children a day thru his charity worldwide, was one of the first to arrive. Actresses Joyce Bulifant and Ruta Lee came to see photographers and TV personalities Patrick Evans who interviewed guests as they arrived. Performers in the show and many friends told of their friendship with Dionne. Oscars put on a show on the outdoor stage for her. Owner Dan Gore said he wants to give back to the Desert by bringing in entertainment. So first, Gore introduced the
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Oscars owner, Dan Gore, Jamey Miller, Kialani Mills, Dionne Warwick, Kim Whitley and Sir Bruno Serato. Photo by Pat Krause