National Philanthropy Day in the Desert Cocktail Reception
More than 100 guests were present to celebrate the announcement of the honorees for National Philanthropy Day in the Desert. Harold Matzner was in attendance …
Harold Matzner
The Section Behind Home Plate At The Dodger’s Game Was Packed With VIPs
Some of the Valley’s most influential could be seen sitting behind home plate at Game 2 of the World Series game Wednesday, including TV host …
The 2017 Palm Springs Equality Awards
EQCA (Equality California) presented their new logo and tagline “Until the work is done” at the 2017 Palm Springs Equality Awards, where Congress Representatives joined 600 …
The Valley’s Top Philanthropist Gets Honored At McCallum Theatre’s 30th Anniversary
The Ten Tenors, some of the most popular performers in McCallum Theatre’s history, will perform at its 30th Anniversary fundraising Gala on November 30th. Coachella …
Dinner In The Canyons Unveiled Big Plans For Future
With “Mother Nature’s Ballroom” as a backdrop, the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum’s annual Dinner In The Canyons kicked off the 2017-18 desert social season and …
At POP 2017, Pets Were The Accessories of Choice
The Omni Rancho Las Palmas Ballroom in Rancho Mirage was host to the 19th annual Pets on Parade Awards Luncheon and silent auction for adoptable …
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Celebrates Biggest Givers
Coachella Valley philanthropist and owner of Spencer’s Restaurant, Harold Matzner, will serve as Presenting Sponsor and Honorary Chair at the 11th Annual National Philanthropy Day luncheon …
Shellie Muujiza Makes Her Debut At The Living Desert Sanctuary
A 5’11 baby giraffe was born and christened Shellie, after Shellie Reade, the life partner of philanthropist and Living Desert benefactor Harold Matzner. The birth …
Friends And Family Gathered One Last Time For Barbara Sinatra
The service for Barbara Sinatra at Sacred Heart Catholic Church was a star-studded reflection of her life, with guests ranging from TV legend Dick Van …
McCallum’s 30th Anniversary Continues With Family Fun Day
As part of their 30th anniversary celebrations, McCallum Theatre’s 6th Annual Family Fun Day kicked off with about 1,000 attendees (half of them children), complete …
Though The Era of Celebrity Philanthropists Has Faded, The Altruistic Spirit Is Still Alive
Big-named celebrity philanthropists like Frank and Barbara Sinatra (to name a few) are gone, but the baton’s been passed to current Valley donors like Harold …
Mr. Palm Springs Celebrates His 80th Birthday
Businessman, one of the Valley’s top donors (with nearly $70 million given over the past 17 years), philanthropist, and 2017 Horatio Alger Award recipient Harold Matzner …
And the Grand Prize at ShortFest 2017 Goes to…
“Facing Mecca” took home the Best of Festival prize, which included $5,000 from the Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau. Chairman of the Festival …
Harold Matzner’s Latest Namesake is One Big Baby
One of the Living Desert’s youngest denizens is Harold, a baby giraffe whose namesake is Palm Spring’s own Harold Matzner, a long-time supporter and recent donator …
ShortFest Attendees Brave The Sweltering Heat for Great Opening Night
The biggest shortfilm festival in its 23rd season had a great opening night, despite the searing desert heat. Chairman Harold Matzner acknowledged Lili Rodriguez, the first-time …