A statement from the family of Harold Matzner
The family of Harold Matzner wishes to share that he was peacefully laid to rest today, September 10, in a private ceremony attended by close …
Harold Matzner, Legendary Desert Philanthropist and Business Visionary, Dies at 88 in Palm Springs
Palm Springs, Calif. — Harold Matzner, the celebrated philanthropist, business innovator, and cultural architect who transformed Palm Springs into a world-class destination for arts and civic …
Spencer’s Restaurant Honored in Palm Springs Life’s Best of the Best Competition For The Third Year In A Row
Palm Springs Life Magazine has named their Best of the Best 2025 and Spencer’s Restaurant has won multiple categories! Each Spring, the magazine invites the …
The Palm Springs International Film Awards Announce Multiyear Sponsorship with Kering
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced a new multiyear sponsorship with Kering, the parent company of fashion houses Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, …
Cheers to you on your 88th birthday, Harold!
It’s fitting that a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans would have his birthday on the Fourth of July! The Coachella Valley …
2025 Palm Springs ShortFest Announces Oscar-Eligible Winners
After a week of screening 311 short films from all over the world, the jury of the Palm Springs International ShortFest announced its winners during …
2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest Will Screen Over 300 Films
The Palm Springs International ShortFest, the world’s largest short film festival, is celebrating its 31st season from June 24-30, 2025. ShortFest will screen 311 short …
The McCallum Theatre Announces Yvonne Bell as New CEO and Launches 2025-2026 Season Tickets
The McCallum Theatre has announced that Yvonne Belle, who has been the SVP of Development since 2021, will take over as the organization’s CEO. Yvonne …
Spring Philanthropy Round-Up
Harold Matzner is proud to support the Desert’s many nonprofits that strengthen our Coachella Valley community, including these four events from the 2024-2025 season. …
Date Change: 2026 Palm Springs International Film Awards Moved To January 3
The Palm Springs International Film Festival announced that the date for the 2026 Film Awards Gala has been changed. The event will take place on …
Save the Date: The 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala will be Friday, January 2nd, 2026
We are thrilled to share the date of the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival and Awards Gala! The 2026 awards will take place on …
The Palm Springs International ShortFest Returns June 24-30
The Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Immediate Past Chairman Harold Matzner invites you to the Palm Springs International ShortFest! ShortFest is returning for its 31st …
The Palm Springs International Film Awards Predict 2025 Oscar Winners
The Palm Springs International Film Awards started awards season on January 3rd, and the Academy Awards wrapped it up this past weekend. The Palm Springs …
The Palm Springs International Film Awards Honorees Head to the Oscars
The 2025 Academy Awards are this weekend! The Palm Springs International Film Awards kicked off the 2025 awards season in January and were early predictors …
The Palm Springs International Film Festival Boosts the Coachella Valley Economy and Local Businesses
Not only do the Palm Springs International Film Festival and Awards Gala bring culture, celebrities, and the film industry to the Coachella Valley every January, …