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78-140 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
760-238-0306
Newsletter Editor: Cheryl Blythe |
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Sherry Halperin
Dear Members and Friends, A new year, new things to look forward to! I hope you are planning to join us at our birthday party Jan. 11th at the La Quinta Country Club. There will be great food, plus cake and a no host bar. I promise we'll all have a fun time. Gail Parent is a brilliant speaker - hysterical and so accomplished. And, it's only $10 for members and $25 for guests and non-members. I don't want to sound like a broken record, but it sure would help if you let us know the type of speakers and programs you would like and whether we're meeting all of your expectations. Remember, this is your organization. So, with resolutions made and presents returned, I wish you all a very Happy New Year - a year of blessings, peace and love.
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Tue. Jan. 11 Annual Membership Meeting w/Guest Speaker
GAIL PARENT, Emmy winning writer/producer/author
La Quinta Country Club 5:00pm (more info below)
Sun. Jan. 23 ėCookies with KIM WALTRIP Discussion on Independent Film Making
(1pm - 3pm) Free - Members Only - Location tbd
Sat. Feb. 12 Guest Speaker Luncheon with Reality Producer STEPHEN PULLIN
La Quinta Resort 11:30am - 1:30pm
Fri. Mar. 4 BROKEN GLASS AWARDS
Palm Springs Renaissance (more information to follow)
Sun. Mar. 20 ėSunday with SHERI DAVIS
Director of the Inland Empire Film Commission
(1PM - 3PM) Free - Members Only - Location tbd
Sat. Apr. 9 Guest Speaker Luncheon with Producer JOEL DOUGLAS
La Quinta Resort 11:30am - 1:30pm
Sun. May 8 ėSunday with MANNY THE MOVIE GUY (Manny Delarosa)
(1pm - 3pm) Free - Members Only - Location tbd
Sat. May 14 Guest Speaker Luncheon with JOYCE BULIFANT (Mary Tyler Moore
Show and more) and LINDA HENNING (Petticoat Junction and more)
(location tbd)
Tues. June 14 End of Season Mixer (more information to come)
ėFREE SEMINARS are MEMBERS ONLY and are space limited.
All other events are open to Members and Non Members.
Information on all of these events will be in the PSWIFT newsletters, or please visit our website: www.pswift.org. |
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 TUESDAY - JANUARY 11, 2011
ANNUAL PSWIFT MEMBERSHIP MEETING / MIXER
COME CELEBRATE OUR 10TH BIRTHDAY!
With Special Guest Speaker
GAIL PARENT
Emmy Award Winning Television Writer /
Producer / Author
AND A SURPRISE FAMOUS 'SIDEKICK'!! La Quinta Country Club 77750 Avenue 50, La Quinta, CA (on Ave. 50 - between Washington and Eisenhower - Entrance on Largo Dr.) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Doors open at 4:30
NON MEMBERS WELCOME! Members: $10 Non Members: $25  GAIL PARENT
It came as no surprise when, at the end of its first season on CBS, The Carol Burnett Show earned an Emmy nomination for writing. What should have been surprising was despite the series being headlined by and tailored for the talents of a woman, there was only one female among the writing nominees. That woman, Gail Parent, had become successful as a comedy writer - a field dominated by men in the 1960s - despite her mother's advice: "Try not to be so funny-men would rather be romantic on a date than laughing all night." Parent not only became one of the key comedy writers in the medium, but was also instrumental in creating one of the true cult series of the seventies, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. In addition she dabbled in film and theater, and wrote the best seller Sheila Levine Is Dead and Living in New York. She also contributed to the smash hit The Golden Girls and branched out into producing, a duty she assumed for Tracey Takes On..., among other shows. A reliable talent when it comes to knowing what makes not just women, but people in general funny, Parent believes that writers needn't be categorized according to sex. "With writers it is what is on the page. By the time it gets on the page, sex doesn't count."
Parent has received 16 Emmy Nominations, winning for Tracey Takes On! and The Carol Burnett Show, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee for The Golden Girls, awarded the Cable Ace Award for Tracey Takes On!, and the Writers Guild Award for The Carol Burnett Show. In addition to television series, Parent has written numerous TV and feature films, including Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen and The Main Event, and authored seven novels including the best seller, Sheila Levine is Dead and Living in New York. | |
RSVP REQUIRED
or call 760-238-0306
ALL EVENTS MUST BE PREPAID BY CHECK OR CREDIT CARD!!!
YOU HAVE A 72 HOUR CANCELLATION PERIOD TO QUALIFY FOR A REFUND.
Checks can be mailed to:
Palm Springs Women in Film & Television
49-455 Coachella Dr., La Quinta, CA 92253
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GAIL PARENT on JACQUELINE BACHAR SHOW
Gail Parent will be on the Jacqueline Bachar show on Saturday, January 8th at 10:00 AM PST, AM1450. It will also stream live on kptr1450.com. Parent will discuss her upcoming appearance at the PSWIFT Membership Meeting Mixer on Tuesday, January 11th. Gail will also talk about the book that she co-wrote with Susan Ende, MFT, How to Raise Your Adult Children. |
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SUNDAY with KIM WALTRIP ' Indy Filmmaking' |
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 SUNDAY January 23, 1:00pm - join KIM WALTRIP for an intimate discussion about Independent Filmmaking.
Kim Waltrip is the President of WonderStar Productions. Her recent indy films include Adopt a Sailor (starring Peter Coyote, Bebe Neuwirth and Ethan Peck) which recently premiered on SHOWTIME; Expecting Mary (starring Elliott Gould, Linda Grey, Lanie Kazan, Cloris Leachman, Della Reese, Olesya Rulin, Cybill Shepherd, Gene Simmons and Fred Willard) has been running in theaters nationwide; She recently completed production on I Didn't Come Here to Die, and just completed principal photography on A Thousand Cuts.
Take a moment to visit www.Wonderstarproductions.com to read more about ALL of her films.
If you ever wanted to know how Independent film making works - where do you get the money - how do you get your films into festivals - how do you go from there to major theatrical distribution, you won't want to miss this special "Sunday With Kim Waltrip."
THIS EVENT IS FREE, to MEMBERS ONLY. Space is limited to first 15 RSVPs. Please contact the office at office@pswift.org or call 760-238-0306.
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FLASH MOB AT PALM DESERT SHOPPING CENTER |
For those of you who missed it, Christmas Day, LEANNA BONAMICI organized about 50 folks to spontaneously burst into song, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" at the Westfield Shopping Center. The crowd reaction was wonderful. Even "Santa" joined the group! Please take a moment to watch on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3I9qoc80NM
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MARYANN RIDINI SPENCER | |
Award-winning member of the Producer's Guild of America and the Writer's Guild of America, West, is co-writer/producer of "The Lost Valentine" starring Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt, a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie special airing Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 9:00pm ET/PT on CBS-TV. The teleplay was adapted from James Michael Pratt's best-selling novel, "The Last Valentine" (later renamed "The Lost Valentine"/St. Martin's Press).
In addition to her work on "The Lost Valentine," and writing her own original works, Maryann recently inked a multi-picture deal to write and co-produce adaptations of several other James Michael Pratt's best-selling novels - "The Good Heart" and "Ticket Home" - under her PR/Marketing and TV/Film Production banner, Ridini Entertainment, (https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/em/ecampaign/www.RidiniEntertainment.com).
Currently, Maryann writes for a number of national and regional publications including Palm Springs Life Magazine and serves as host/writer/producer/director of the recently debuted short form Television series, "Simply Delicious Living with Maryann™," a fun and entertaining journey into everything home, hearth & joyous living seen 24/7, everyday, on Time Warner Cable Desert Cities ON DEMAND® Channel 110 and at https://ui.constantcontact.com/rnavmap/em/ecampaign/www.SimplyDeliciousLiving.tv. This past month, the show expanded its markets to include all of Southern California (approximately 1.8 million digital subscribers).
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DeANN LUBELL
At no cost to the public, DeAnn Lubell, is scheduled to talk on Tuesday, January 4, 2010 at 7 PM about her award-winning historical novel, THE LAST MOON, during a special evening presentation at the Rancho Mirage Public Library located at 71-100 Highway 111.
Lubell will present a treasure trove of photos in a slide show of the town of St. Pierre and surrounding areas before the eruption; what it looked like one week after the catastrophe; as well as personal shots of the same locations as they look today. The visuals are startling and will appeal to individuals interested in history, architecture, fashion, the West Indies, and, of course, volcanoes and natural disasters. | |
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MARY BRENNECKE
 Announces her new (and very first) ebook: "The Importance of Clean Water for Betta Fish," available on:
www.BellaOnline.com/ebooks/ebook180
In this 30 page book she covers topics including: an introduction to Betta fish care, water changing schedules, Betta fish in the office, lighting your aquarium, fish tank filters, whether or not you should keep your Betta fish in a bowl or a vase, oxygenated water, and recommended Betta fish books! It is an information-packed book of valuable advice for Betta fish enthusiasts of all ages.
She hopes you enjoy reading it! Mary is also the Editor in the Home and Gardens section for pets -- and specifically pet fish for the online magazine: www.BellaOnline.com. | |
Mary Brennecke, Fish Editor, www.BellaOnline.com/site/fish |
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PATRICIA WELCH
Classically trained, Broadway musical theater star Patricia Welch has just released a new three CD set, "Cocktails, Dinner & Dessert with Patricia Welch." Almost 3 hours of music with 46 songs, designed especially for an evening of entertaining. Take the stress out of guessing what music to play for your dinner guests.
CDs can be purchased separately ($12.95 each) or as a set ($29.95).
For more information, or to purchase, contact: Annette at 760-564-4094, or email:
annette@kaswit.com: www.MusicForEntertaining.com or go to Website
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 CAROL LOZITO, Wildlife Artist is in a new gallery!
She'll be exhibiting at the SHOWCASE GALLERY starting in January of 2011. The gallery is located at 3851 S. Bear St., Ste. B-15, Santa Ana, CA.
For reception information go to - www.OrangeCountyFineArts.com.
To purchase her colorful originals or glicees/fine art prints please go to: www.carollozito.com.
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| DENISE DuBARRY HAY TO BE HONORED AT D.A.R. LUNCHEON |
 Denise DuBarry Hay has been selected to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution local chapter's DAR Media Award. The luncheon will be held on Friday, January 21 at the Mission Hills Country Club (Dinah Shore entrance). Anyone wishing to attend, please RSVP to Alice Barnhart, adbarnhart@msn.com or call 760-327-5718.
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CSUSB Palm Desert Campus - INDIAN WELLS THEATER
37500 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA | |
For more information please call the box office at (760) 341-6909
or visit the Indian Wells Theater website at www.IWTheater.com.
JOYCE BULIFANT
 Jan. 21-23, 2011 (all benefit performances)
"My Life Upon a Wicked Stage" Starring Joyce Bulifant and Roger Perry.
Bulifant will share stories about former mother-in-law, Helen Hayes, as well as Walt Disney, Fred Astaire, Henry Fonda and her fairy godmother, Lillian Gish. Bulifant is probably best known for her television appearances on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Match Game" and "Password" as well as the comedy hit film "Airplane." Accompanied by her husband, Roger Perry, she will give the audience the opportunity to meet through pictures, films, and song these interesting people who have been a part of her life. The minimum suggested donation is $50.
Proceeds will benefit three Coachella Valley charities: Tools for Tomorrow, SafeHouse of the Desert and CSUSB Autism Programs.
PATTI GRIBOW - "CONVERSATIONS ABOUT..." SERIES
 Feb. 13, 2011 - "Aging in Hollywood and Other Professions"
The 1980s was the first time in television history when viewers saw more positive portrayals of aging on programs such as "The Golden Girls," "Empty Nest," "Father Dowling Mysteries" and "Murder, She Wrote" where audiences followed the lives of older protagonists. Yet, Hollywood is traditionally a younger person's venue with programming targeting the traditional 18-34 year-old consumers. As baby boomers age, and with the recent success of 88 year-old Betty White, it makes us wonder if things are changing. Join Patti Gribow and a panel of actors, agents, casting directors and experts as they discuss the implications, and sometimes repercussions, of aging in Hollywood and other professions.
March 13, 2011 - "Marketing and Self Promotion"
The recent economic decline and the high unemployment rate make it more important than ever to sell yourself and create a positive self-image. Whether it's during a job interview, a sales call, or a neighborhood party, marketing and promoting yourself remains important, regardless of the economy. Numerous actors, agents, and successful business people know this first-hand. For instance, look at entertainers such as Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant, who created mediated personas, and more recently Madonna and Cher, who reinvent themselves regularly to target newer audiences. Join Gribow and a panel of celebrities, agents, business people and experts as they discuss the "whys" and "hows" of marketing yourself.
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ATTN: MEMBERS
If you'd like to share YOUR news, please send it to: office@pswift.org no later than the 20th of the month.
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 Cindy Shoemaker, E.A.
Enrolled Agent to Represent Taxpayers
Before The Internal Revenue Service
Phone: (760) 333-1080 Fax: (760) 360-3359
Email: cshoemaker@dc.rr.com |
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Tax Preparation & Business Services - E-file provider
20% discount to PSWIFT members
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 A New Year, A New You!Bikram Yoga University Village
(founded by certified Bikram Yoga instructors
Denise DuBarry Hay and Kim Tang)
Bikram Yoga University Village
36869 Cook Street, Suite 101
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(SW corner of Gerald Ford and Cook Street) |
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The new Bikram Yoga University Village is a state-of-the-art facility, with the comfortable, luxurious ambiance of a spa.
Bikram Yoga University Village hosts a full schedule of classes catering to all levels, beginner to advanced students. Discover what celebrities, such as Raquel Welch, Jessica Simpson, George Clooney, Ashton Kutcher, David Beckham, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, the Australian rugby team, and countless others have found: A system that really works for the whole body, refreshing the spirit as well.
First time to BYUV - ONE TIME ONLY RATES FOR LOCALS ONLY!
First class free to PSWIFT members
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TERE BRITTON personally thanks the community and Borders for their generosity. Thanks to their donations, Tere recently distributed over 2,000 new books to all ten schools who participate in the BookPALS program, including two new schools recently added to the program: Rancho Mirage Elementary and Cahuilla Elementasry in Palm Springs.
Currently Tere has 50 readers who have committed to the full school year, but needs
actors to read at Cahuilla Elementary in Palm Springs. She also needs 'stand in' readers, a vital part of the program, who are unable to commit to full time but would be available to fill in to help keep the continuity of the program going. Training will take place in January.
BookPALS is seeking three volunteer readers for a Palm Springs Elementary School, located at 833 E. Mesquite Avenue.
Cahuilla Elementary is located off of Palm Canyon and Sunrise Way.
Training in January. Reading would start in February.
Anyone interested, please call 760-341-9222 or e-mail Tere at TRB1803@aol.com.
BookPALS is founded on a clear premise: Children must be exposed to the magic of books to develop a love of reading. Who better to make that magic come alive than actors, gifted in the art of storytelling? Our volunteer actors read aloud to at-risk children grades 1-5 at local public schools. Help us stamp out illiteracy in the Coachella Valley!
PSWIFT and its members are proud supporters of the BookPALS Literacy Program.
Please go to our website (under Events)
to make your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation to keep this valuable program going.
Several of our members have found an easy way to support BookPALS...
by simply adding their donation to their membership renewals, they are helping keep this much needed project going. And, it's TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
A WIN-WIN for everyone.
Thank you, Iris Anderson, Gloria Greer and Anita Rufus! | |
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| WENDY GIRARD ACTING CLASSES | |
January 3 - May 2nd
Mondays at 6 PM
Cathedral City Community Center
37-171 West Buddy Rogers Avenue
(From Hwy 111 - two blocks due south the IMAX and Mary Pickford Theatres)
-- Please note --
Internet maps still show this as Glenn Ave.,
but the street signs say Buddy Rogers.
and Jan 15 - May 14th
Saturdays at 1 PM at the Joselyn Center Theatre, 73-750 Catalina Way Palm DesertThis year we will be video taping classes and you will have the opportunity to put together a demo tape. Please RSVP to girard@wendygirard.com or you may call me at 310-699-3030 for information and to sign up. I look forward to working with you.
In the meantime you can learn more than you ever wanted to know about me on my new website http://www.wendygirard.com (or click on the poster above) PSWIFT Members receive a "two for one" discount.
And for those who have communicated with me a lot, take note of my new e-mail address, girard@wendygirard.com Since I believe all drama in our lives should be on the stage or in front of the camera, I'll see you Monday or Saturday.
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JORN WINTHER "SUPER MENTOR" CLASSES
 What do The Beatles, Richard Nixon & David Frost, All My Children. California
JAM, Operas and Ballets, 20/20 and Good Morning America all have in common?
International TV/Film Producer/Director JORN WINTHER -
who was the driving force behind some of the most memorable moments in
television history.
Shows he Produced and Directed gathered 39 Emmy nominations
and won 14
Mr. Winther will be conducting his yearly 10 WEEK ACTING/DIRECTING
WORKSHOP CLASSES
Starting January 6, 2011
at CSUSB PALM DESERT CAMPUS 37-500 Cook Street, Palm Desert, Ca
Mr. Winther's unique teaching is not a system, not a method, but a way of thinking, and his Mentoring is geared towards working in TV, Film and Stage.
ACTORS WORKSHOP: 1/6 /2011
Thursday 6pm-8pm Room RG207
Open to all skill levels.
Cost: 10 (2 hours) classes $300 or $35 a session
DIRECTING FOR TV AND MOVIES: 1/12/2011
Wednesday 6pm-8pm Room RG207
Comedy/Drama Series, Game Shows, Sports, Special Events, Concerts
Cost: 10 (2 hours) classes $300 or $35 a session
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP (Ages 9-14): 1/8/2011
Saturdays 10-12 am Room RG207
Cost: 10 (2 hours) classes $300 or $35 a session
TV/MOVIE WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG ADULTS (Ages 15-20): 1/8/2011
Saturdays 1-3pm Room RG207
Cost: 10 classes $300 per student or $35 a session (2 Hours)
PSWIFT, DAN members, Seniors, Students $50 discount on full scheule or $5 discount per session.
SENIORS WORKSHOP (ages 60 and up) 1/6/2010
Thursdays 3-5pm Room RG207
Cost: 10 (2 hours) classes $250 or $30 per session
For more information and to enroll go to:
www.studiowinther.com and click on academy or email jhw@studiowinther.com
760-972-4495
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PSWIFT VIRTUAL FILM OFFICE WEBSITE |
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If you have a listing, please take a moment to verify your information is current. If you are an actor, please make sure you have a photo with your profile. If you have trouble adding a picture to your listing, you can send it to us at office@pswift.org and indicate it is for the PS Film Office website. | |
We are picking up new listings all the time AND,
people are USING this site to find talent, businesses, crew...
it's important that they can find YOU! |
ATTENTION MEMBERS:
Those of you who would like an engraved personalized PSWIFT name badge with magnetic back, please contact the office at office@pswift.org. Badges are $9.95 each. |
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OPERATION SUN RUNNER - CDs & DVDs for Marines |
Operation Sun Runner. Over the past five years, several thousand new CDs have been donated to our Marines through Operation Sun Runner.
This year, we are again asking for new CDs to Operation Sun Runner. We will be working through the Armed Services YMCA, Twentynine Palms, to ensure these CDs get into care packages and gift packs going to our Marines overseas as well as to their families living in the desert.
If you would like to donate CDs to Operation Sun Runner, please send them to:
Operation Sun Runner
c/o The Sun Runner Magazine
PO Box 2171
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
For more information on how to participate, please call (760)366-2700 or email publisher@thesunrunner.com.
Thanks to all who have donated to Operation Sun Runner and especially to our Marine families. |
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HOW TO JOIN PSWIFT |
If you would like to reap the benefits of membership, please go to the website: www.pswift.org and click on Membership / Application. Just follow the prompts. It's that easy. If you have questions, we are here to help. Just call 760-238-0306 or email us at: office@pswift.org. |
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
If you have a business or service you'd like to promote, consider becoming one of our "Member Benefits". You just need to offer a discount to PSWIFT Members... We'll add your company to our WEBSITE - and for only $20, you can place a 'COUPON' in our newsletters with a link to your website. |
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Please contact PSWIFT at office@pswift.org and let us know how we can help promote YOU! |
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Don't forget to send us your entertainment industry related news. We'll make every effort to see it is published in the next newsletter.
If it's been a while since you updated your profile on the Palm Springs Film Office website www.psfilmoffice.com please take a moment to do so. (Remember to allow 24 hours for the site to process)
And, if you are interested in VOLUNTEERING on any of our events or committees, please contact the office at: office@pswift.org or call 760-238-0306. The more help we have, the more we can get done!
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