Desert Star Weekly Dec. 30, 2022

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Friday, December 30, 2022 Vol. 24 No. 69

“Home Alone New Year’s Eve” Family-Friendly Shows to Watch on New Year’s Eve 2023 By Desert Star Staff When looking for a way to end your year on a high note, why not spend quality time with your family and watch a show together? The New Year’s Eve ball

drop-in Times Square has been a tradition since 1907. The first time it was seen was in January 1908 when Adolph Ochs, owner of the Times newspaper, organized the fireworks displays at the Times

Building. While this may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Year’s Eve, it is an integral part of the event. Thousands of people will be in Times Square to see the ball drop.

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS – From December 2022 through May 2023, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, working in collaboration with James Elliott Entertainment, will host a series of free, monthly tribute band concerts at the new Palm Springs Downtown Park. The tribute band performances will be held on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Only acts who look, sound, and perform like the real thing will be featured. Leading the new year off on January 4th, Kings of Queen – the Music of

Freddie Mercury and Queen; February 1st, Prince Again – The Music of the Purple One; March 1st, Wanted – the Music of Bon Jovi; April 5th, Bee Gees Gold – the music of those solid gold brothers from Down Under and May 3rd, DSB - The Music of Journey. The concert series is FREE and open to everyone. So bring your beach chairs and blankets and enjoy live entertainment in our beautiful new downtown park. Co-Producer James Elliott Entertainment has more than 20 years of experience in the music

industry. His company books act at several casinos and currently provides tribute bands to the Lake Arrowhead Concert Series. Sponsors of this series are the City of Palm Springs, PS Resorts, Grit Development, VRON Vacation Rental Owners and Neighbors of Palm Springs, and Desert Aids Project. “Our city now has the perfect outdoor venue to host a concert series like this,’ says Chamber CEO Nona Watson, adding that all current COVID-19 safety protocols will be

New Year Starts with the Music of Freddie Mercury and Queen

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In addition, several television networks will be broadcasting the event. The Times Square website will also be streaming coverage of the event, including interviews with artists and behind-the-scenes stories. Consider the CBS New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash for a more

traditional celebration. It’s an event you can stream live or watch on demand. One of the best new shows to stream on the service this year is the Ghost Shipinspired series 1899. Written by a team that includes the minds Continues on Page 3


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