Greetings, Darlins'
  In Sixteen Days
After 18 years, you'd think launching another edition of the Follies would be easy. It could be. All we'd have to do is change a few costumes and recycle a song or two. But that's not our promise to you, our beloved Follies Fans. We are committed to making each new edition of the Fabulous Follies our best ever! Which is why producing the Follies' 19th edition seems to be even more difficult than producing the first! And in sixteen days, when Let The Good Times Roll! debuts, you'll see exactly what I mean.
 To help illustrate the above, we've included a short video of the activity (a.k.a. chaos) going on behind-the-scenes right now as we prepare for opening day. But you'll have to visit for yourself to see how it all turns out!
Parrot Under Glass
I guess he's actually "behind glass," but I'll explain that later. As you know, ventriloquist extraordinaire Sammy King graced the Plaza Theatre stage for four seasons during the past decade. Performing for us last season was his retirement engagement, but he did give one final performance in July at the Vent Haven International Ventriloquist Convention to a crowd of 425 of his ventriloquist peers. A fifteen-minute standing ovation followed his performance and then Sammy handed over "Francisco" to his new "keeper." There wasn't a dry eye in the house as he and his parrot ended their 50-year partnership. Francisco is now proudly perched in the Vent Haven Museum between his own peers, "Senor Wences" and Paul Winchell's "Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff." We are proud to have shared Mr. King's legendary talent with Follies audiences through the years.  While Mr. King is no longer performing, he is now mentoring a new generation of ventriloquists and his puppet-making skills (which are considerable) can be seen in this season's Follies holiday show (Hint: Hassidic Snowman).
 Another of Mr. King's contributions to this season's Follies is his introduction to us of ventriloquist Brad Cummings and his prehistoric sidekick "Rex." When one "vent" recommends another, you know he's GOT to be good!
Davenport's Dancing Diva
 Or so reads a headline from the October/November issue of Our Iowa Magazine. For many years, the Follies has enjoyed a warm relationship with Roy and Bobbie Reiman, who are perhaps the most successful magazine entrepreneurs in the nation. Along with their flagship Reminisce Magazine, they've created over a dozen widely read titles with millions of loyal readers. Their newest publication is (the beautiful) Our Iowa Magazine, and we are delighted they have featured the Follies' own Iowan, Jill Owens, in their current issue. You'll learn how a little girl from Davenport made it to Broadway, Radio City, TV, movies and now the Follies!
 ‘Tis the Season
As I write this, I am slowly regaining consciousness, which can only mean one thing: my allergy medication is wearing off. But by the time you arrive on October 28 for the Follies' new season, the golf courses will all be green, the petunias will all be planted and the beautiful weather—for which Palm Springs is world famous—will have returned.
So, until next month, please just stay alive!
New Year's Eve Seating Still Available
 Many of you have told us you've made a New Year's Eve tradition of attending the Follies. Some of you haven't missed a December 31 performance in 18 years! The Follies holds tradition in high regard, so we're reminding you now to reserve your tickets while they're still available.
With special show times of 3:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., you will first be welcomed to the Plaza Theatre with a courtyard champagne reception. Next, you'll find the theater lobby decked out in holiday finery along with special New Year's décor. Then, when you reach your seat, you'll receive a gift bag containing a Follies poster, streamers, hat and noisemaker.
Finally, at the appointed hour ("Rio de Janeiro New Year's" for matinee goers), you'll be covered in a cascade of confetti to the strains of Auld Lang Syne while the Follies Man and cast happily join the audience in welcoming for 2010.
Tickets are going fast to both performances with the early show still having the best selection. Log on soon to www.psfollies.com to purchase your tickets for "New Year's Eve at the Follies!"
New Merchandise Arrives at Follies Online Store
  It's like Christmas here in Follies Land with the arrival of our new 19th-season souvenir merchandise. But why wait until your first Follies visit to start enjoying these unique and coveted items? For either yourself or as a treasured gift, our online store allows you to purchase them right now!
Perhaps the most anticipated of these is our "soon-to-arrive" Great Moments At the Follies Vol. 2 CD. This over 90-minute collection of music and comedy features many of the Follies' most-spectacular production numbers, boffo guest star performances, the riotous comedy of our renowned variety acts, and, of course, the wit and wisdom of the Follies Man. The approximate ship date for this item is October 26.
  Let The Good Times Roll! is now featured on colorful tee shirts, coffee mugs and fashionable tote bags, and our new selection of exquisite holiday ornaments evokes all the glamour and glitz of a Follies performance.
Finally, a special find in the Follies warehouse allows us to now offer—for a limited time only—a complete set of Follies souvenir books containing all three full-color editions. What better way to recall the Follies' entire 19-year history?
The Follies only orders a limited supply of souvenir merchandise each season, so be sure to order soon while there's still the best selection!
Visitors Information Page
 We partner with over 35 restaurants, hotels, attractions, retailers and special services to assist in making your visit to Palm Springs and the Follies even more enjoyable. Please browse the "Visitor Information" page of the Follies website for a complete listing plus additional helpful details.
This page also includes parking information and street directions to make getting to the Follies as easy as possible!
For October, we're spotlighting our Restaurant partners to assist you in making your dining arrangements.
Some merchants also offer special promotions specifically for our patrons, so be sure to mention that you are attending the Follies when you call to make reservations or when you visit.
 KAISER GRILLE PALM SPRINGS
205 S. Palm Canyon (Downtown), Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 323 - 1003 Website: www.restaurantsofpalmsprings.com
Critics' Choice, Locals' Favorite. Terrific food at affordable prices. Critically acclaimed menu and food with sophisticated yet casual ambiance. Steaks, chops, strictly fresh seafood, pastas and more . . . Read More!
WANG'S IN THE DESERT
424 S. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325 - 9264 Website: www.wangsinthedesert.com
A favorite spot for locals and visitors alike! Enjoy Pan Asian/Chinese cuisine while overlooking a tranquil indoor pond; unwind during $2 cocktail Happy Hour; mingle with friends on the outdoor patio . . . Read More!
BILLY REED'S RESTAURANT
1800 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325 - 1946 Website: www.billyreedspalmsprings.com
Since 1975, the most popular restaurant in Palm Springs, according to Zagat Survey. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner anytime, daily early bird specials too. . . . Read More!
ROCK GARDEN CAFE
777 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 327 - 8840
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, a full bar and homemade breads and pastries. Enjoy dining by waterfalls, ponds, trees and natural desert rock. . . . Read More!
POMME FRITE
256 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 778 - 3727 Website: www.pomme-frite.com
French and Belgian cuisine since 1999. "Out of this world Mussels and Pommes Frites." Zagat, 2002. Join us for lunch or dinner before or after the matinee or evening show. Steamed mussels, . . . Read More!
  SPA RESORT CASINO
401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (888) 999 - 1995 Website: www.sparesortcasino.com
24-hour casino with five restaurants, 228-room hotel, full-service spa and fitness center. With the hottest slots, table games and live poker, the big winners are downtown! . . . Read More!
HOG'S BREATH INN LA QUINTA
78-065 Main St, 2nd Floor, La Quinta, CA 92253
Phone: (760) 564 - 5556 Website: www.restaurantsofpalmsprings.com/
Clint Eastwood-themed restaurant. Steeped in cool, Southwest-meets-Hollywood ambience, thanks to the 2nd-floor patio views, fireplaces, rough wood and rustic decor. The menu features straight-forward . . . Read More!
HYATT REGENCY SUITES PALM SPRINGS
285 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322 - 9000 Website: www.palmsprings.hyatt.com
The Hyatt has bragging rights for the best location in town, right in the heart of the historic village of Palm Springs and within walking distance of the Follies. Our PALM COURT CAFE is located in th . . . Read More!
LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA
222 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325 - 2794 Website: www.lascasuelas.com
Casual Mexican dining, outdoor patio for dining, dancing and music. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Entertainment nightly. . . . Read More!
CAFE JASMIN
125 E. Tahquitz Cyn Way #103, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Primary Phone: (760) 320 - 7535
Homemade food. Soups, sandwiches and salads. Combinations soup/sandwich. Specials of the day include: goulash, stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers, pasta with homemade meatballs. . . . Read More!
SHERMAN'S DELI AND BAKERY
401 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325 - 1199 Website: www.shermansdeli.com
Family-owned New York-style deli with full bakery. Voted #1 deli in the Valley, with heated outdoor patio. Also visit our Palm Desert location at 73-161 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260; phone: . . . Read More!
LE VALLAURIS
385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325 - 5059 Website: www.levallauris.com
This perfect gem offers delicious French Mediterranean cooking and impeccable old-time service in a fancy setting where the delightful patio and charming dining rooms are romance r . . . Read More!
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PINOCCHIO IN THE DESERT
134 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322 - 3776 Website: www.pinocchiops.com
Casual, romantic outdoor and indoor dining in beautiful downtown Palm Springs. Open from 7:30 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located on Tahquitz between Indian and Palm Canyon Drive, around the . . . Read More!
CHOP HOUSE PALM SPRINGS
262 S. Palm Canyon (Downtown), Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 320 - 4500 Website: www.restaurantsofpalmsprings.com/
The finest USDA PRIME aged beef, steaks, chops, fresh fish. "Best Steaks in the Desert" according to the Desert Sun. Rated one of "America's Finest Prime Time Top 10 Steakhouses." . . . Read More!
PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
1 Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Primary Phone: +1 (888) 515 - 8726 Website: www.pstramway.com
Travel from the desert floor to a pristine alpine forest. With a restaurant, gift shop and 54 miles of hiking trails, there is something for everyone at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. . . . Read More!
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
123 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 322 - 6075 Website: www.cpk.com
Within a half-block of the Follies in the Desert Fashion Plaza, California Pizza Kitchen features an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, including the Original BBQ Chicken pizza, and our new Chee . . . Read More!
CHOP HOUSE PALM DESERT
74040 Highway 111 (at Portola), Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 779 - 9888 Website: www.restaurantsofpalmsprings.com/
The finest USDA PRIME aged beef, steaks, chops, fresh fish. "Best Steaks in the Desert" according to the Desert Sun. Rated one of "America's Finest Prime Time Top 10 Steakhouses." . . . Read More!
PALM SPRINGS BUREAU OF TOURISM & VISITORS CENTER
Mailing: 277 N. Ave Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 778 - 8415 Website: www.visitpalmsprings.com
For a complete listing of all Palm Springs hotels, visit www.visitpalmsprings.com. Online booking available. Order your free Palm Springs Visitors Guide for hotels, attractions, tours and entertainmen . . . Read More!
MATCHBOX
155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 778 - 6000 Website: www.matchboxpalmsprings.com
Matchbox Vintage Pizza Bistro is an exciting restaurant with a decidedly hip and urban feel. Matchbox offers incomparable made-to-order thin crust pizza, fresh salads and chef-driven bistro fare featu . . . Read More!
COWBOY DINNER THEATER
P.O. Box 1094, Palm Springs, CA 92263
Primary Phone: (800) 600 - 3082 Website: www.cowboydinners.com
Hollywood, Singing Cowboys, American Indian tradition, Country and Western music come alive in a "Branson-style" musical show of singing, comedy and audience participation. . . . Read More!
THE FALLS, PALM SPRINGS
155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 416 - 8664 Website: www.thefallsrestaurants.com
If you're looking for a spectacular local dining experience, look no further. This contemporary American steakhouse features aged mid-western beef, the freshest of seafood and world-class martinis. Tr . . . Read More!
ZINI CAFE MED
140 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325 - 9464 Website: www.zinicafemed.com
A great little restaurant just a 10-second walk south of the Plaza Theatre. Serving Italian Mediterranean cuisine. Lunch and Dinner daily, with late night dining. Two-course dinner special for $19 bef . . . Read More!
TOP OF THE CHOP
262 S. Palm Canyon (Downtown), Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 325 - 5200 Website: www.restaurantsofpalmsprings.com
"Top of the Chop" private dining facility will be your favorite place to host your personalized event before or after the show with a full range of dining options. Our chefs and event plann . . . Read More!
ZIN AMERICAN BISTRO
198 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 763 - 2263 x00 Website: www.zinamericanbistro.com
A great little restaurant just a 60-second walk south of the Plaza Theatre. Serving European American cuisine. Lunch and Dinner daily. Matinee Specials. $29 prix fixe 3-course "Show On Time" . . . Read More!
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The Parting Shot
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