Part 2 of Palm Springs Life Magazine’s profile of Harold Matzner focuses on the Palm Springs International Film Festival. With quotes from colleagues, fellow board members, friends, and family, writer David Lansing illustrates how Harold turned the film festival into the success it is today. …
If you’ve ever wondered about Harold’s childhood, what his home life is like (hint: dog-filled), or how amazingly busy his schedule is, this article Palm Springs Life Magazine will give you a window into being Harold Matzner as told by writer David Lansing, many of…
Online reservations site OpenTable has named 100 U.S. restaurants that take the cake for outdoor dining- and we’re honored that Spencer’s made the list! Everyone in the desert knows that Spencer’s patio is the place to celebrate a special occasion- or just to celebrate a…
Happy Birthday, Harold! (Yes, he really was born on the 4th of July.) As we celebrate 85 wonderful years, it’s time to revisit (and laugh again at) the prank Desert Sun front page made just for your 75th. We truly will never forget your sold-out…
Want a sneak peek of the short films that are being submitted to the Oscars? Then watch our Palm Springs International ShortFest winners! At Closing Night on Sunday, June 26, 2022, the Palm Springs International Film Society honored audience favorites and jury award-winning films, including…
Palm Springs Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner is pleased to announce that The Palm Springs International ShortFest plans to return with in-person screenings at the Camelot Theatres (Palm Springs Cultural Center) from June 21-27. In addition to screening on June 27, the Best of Fest…
What a way to end our season! At our fabulous Annual On-Stage Birthday Luncheon, the incredible Muse and Patroness Circle presented a check in the amount of $451,770 to support McCallum Theatre Education to McCallum Chairman Harold Matzner and McCallum President & Artistic Director Mitch…
Who’s excited for the next season at the McCallum Theater? This upcoming season’s lineup is stunning! As were the 300+ founders and benefactors at the recent 2022-2023 preview reception. As the Chairman of the McCallum Theatre’s Board, Harold helped sponsor the event, which was held…
While many events took a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Harold is happy to see the return of the desert’s many fundraisers that strengthen our community. Here’s a roundup of three events that Harold helped sponsor in March. On March 10th, Desert Arc hosted…
This is news that Harold is particularly moved to share. Reid Milanovich has been elected as the Tribal Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. This role was long-held by Reid’s father and dear friend to Harold, Richard Milanovich. Harold Matzner told The…
The Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards are famously early predictors of Academy Award winners. And 2022 was no exception. Although the Palm Springs Film Awards 2022 did not take place in person this year due to an abundance of caution around Covid, Festival…
