Bonnie G welcomes Adam Levy, owner of Take 5 Entertainment, to explore Spirit Animal Club at Hotel Zoso in downtown Palm Springs. Adam shares how he transformed a nightclub into an intimate performance space blending vintage supper club style with immersive surprises. Discover the upgraded sound and lighting, creative partnerships, and adventurous programming bringing fresh energy to the desert. From comedy and burlesque to live bands and theatrical experiments, the venue celebrates entertainment in many forms. Adam discusses The Slosh Series with Jessica Lentz, Time Capsule concerts, and performances ranging from soulful music to holiday favorites. Hear how community collaboration and a passion for live performance are shaping this distinctive destination, plus where to find shows and connect with Adam about future ideas and collaborations.

Takeaways:

• Spirit Animal transforms Hotel Zoso’s nightclub into intimate live entertainment.
• Vintage Palm Springs aesthetics meet immersive, futuristic design.
• Upgraded sound accommodates bands with up to twelve musicians.
• Comedy, burlesque, concerts, and fringe performances share one stage.
• Jessica Lentz helps bring The Slosh Series to life.
• The Slosh Series adds unpredictable improvisation to theatrical performances.
• Time Capsule concerts spotlight music from a different year.
• Community partnerships help shape the venue’s evolving entertainment lineup.

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Lindi Biggi, founder of Loving All Animals, joins Bonnie G on The Desert Scene to share her vision for affordable veterinary care in the Coachella Valley. With the October 29 grand opening of the organization’s Indio clinic approaching, Lindi explains how selling her Oregon property helped fund a lasting investment in animal welfare. She discusses the urgent need for accessible spay and neuter services, the community generosity supporting renovations, and her belief that every companion animal deserves a loving home. Hear stories from her animal-filled estate, discover what inspires her lifelong commitment, and learn about the celebration at Shields, with buses providing clinic tours nearby. It’s a heartfelt conversation about compassion, responsibility, and building a legacy that helps pets and the people who love them.

Takeaways:

• Loving All Animals celebrates its Indio clinic opening October 29.
• Affordable veterinary care anchors Lindi Biggi’s vision.
• Some services, especially spay and neuter, may be free.
• Spaying and neutering helps address companion animal overpopulation.
• Lindi sold Oregon property to fund the clinic purchase.
• Community donors helped fund clinic repairs and renovations.
• Shields hosts the celebration, with buses providing clinic tours.
• Lindi hopes her legacy makes pet care accessible.

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Photographer Mary Ann Halpin joins Bonnie G on The Desert Scene to share how playful portraits capture the personalities of people and their beloved pets. Accompanied by rescue dog Poppy, Mary Ann previews her holiday pet portrait sessions, running November 1 through 8. The $350 package includes a signed 11-by-14 fine art print and a signed copy of her Fearless Women book, with $50 benefiting Palm Springs Animal Shelter. From dogs and cats to chickens and goldfish, every pet has a place in front of her camera. Mary Ann also reflects on her Hollywood photography career, creative collaborations, and the lessons of shooting film. Discover how patience, imagination, and connection turn a photo session into a lasting memory while supporting animals in the local community.

Takeaways:

• Holiday pet portrait sessions run November 1 through 8.
• Each $350 package donates $50 to Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
• Packages include a signed 11-by-14 fine art print.
• Clients also receive a signed Fearless Women book.
• Families, partners, and solo pets can join the fun.
• Unconventional pets are welcome, including chickens and goldfish.
• Patience and playfulness help reveal each subject’s personality.
• Shooting film teaches photographers to respect light and composition.

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