One of the most sought-after tickets of the social season, the signature fundraising event of the Desert Cancer Foundation is the only charity event allowed at the Reserve luxury gated community in Indian Wells. The Corks & Cuisine Food and Wine Classic offered amazing wines…
The world-wide standard for equine therapy, Pegasus offers treatments through its riding programs to severely disabled children. In its Riders Award Event, they gave out Olympic style medals and gifted a number of wireless toys and prizes to clients. The whole effort was made possible…
Closing night for the 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Fest was a trip down memory lane, with a presentation of The Last Movie Star, starring Burt Reynolds, and the announcements of the PSIFF Audience Award winners. Skid Row Marathon was awarded with the uplifting audience favorite documentary feature…
The Richard’s Center for the Performing Arts held a sold-out audience for Steven Spielberg’s latest project, The Post, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Opening Night Gala. Chairman Harold Matzner welcomed the crowd and introduced the cast of the historical drama starring Meryl Streep…
The star power was palpable at the Gala that kicks off Hollywood Awards Season, with names like Jessica Chastain, Willem DaFoe, Salma Hayek, and Gal Gadot gracing the guest list. Palm Springs International Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner spoke on the fact that PSIFF Award…
A crowd of 175 supporters came to the 17th Annual Christmas Tree Lane event to raise funds supporting free services for locals suffering from MS. Philanthropists on hand included Harold Matzner, Sarah Milmet, JoAnn Davis, and Kay Hanson. Read full article here
Sonny Bono’s legacy lives on, as his original idea, the Palm Springs International Film Fest, reaches new heights with Chairman Harold Matzner at the helm. Says Matzner of Bono’s dream: “There’s no question it was his idea,” he said. “He thought it would be good…
The Parker Palm Springs played host to the Creative Impact Awards, which celebrates Variety’s list of “10 Directors to Watch.” A number of the names acknowledged on the list coincided with Palm Springs International Film Fest nominees. Says Variety’s vice president and executive editor, Steven Gaydos…
A who’s who of Hollywood’s finest graced the red carpet of the Palm Springs Film Festival Awards Gala, including Rising Star Award winner Gal Gadot, acknowledged for her role in Wonder Woman. Says Chairman Harold Matzner in regards to what her role means to women…
Despite a tumultuous year of allegations, the red carpet rolled out to an enthusiastic bunch of Hollywood’s finest. It attracted a sell-out crowd of around 2,400 people, including the likes of Suzanne Somers and Palm Springs Mayor Robert Moon and was expected to raise $2.5…
