‘One Night Only’ at the McCallum Theater Supports the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center
Now in its sixteenth year, Michael Childers’ ’One Night Only’‘ brought the best of Broadway to Palm Desert! Held on November 8th at the McCallum …
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Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards to Honor Colman Domingo with the Spotlight Award, Actor
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Colman Domingo is the recipient of the Spotlight Award, Actor for his performance in Rustin. The …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Carey Mulligan with the International Star Award, Actress
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Carey Mulligan is the recipient of the International Star Award, Actress, for her performance in Bradley …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Jeffrey Wright with the Career Achievement Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Jeffrey Wright is the recipient of the Career Achievement Award, for his performance in Cord Jefferson’s …
Palm Springs International Film Awards to Honor Greta Gerwig with The Director of the Year Award
The Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Greta Gerwig is the recipient of the Director of the Year Award for her critically acclaimed, …
Harold Matzner Retires as Palm Springs Film Festival Chairman
After 20 years of service, Harold Matzner has announced his retirement as the Chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. He is handing over …
Save the Date for Palm Springs ShortFest 2023!
Save the date! Our exciting and fun-filled Palm Springs International Short Film Festival returnsJune 20-26, 2023.Passes are now on sale at https://psfilmfest.org/shortfest-2023.Upcoming Dates: June 1: …
The McCallum Muses Celebrate 35 years and a Record-Breaking Fundraiser
McCallum Chairman Harold Matzner would like to congratulate the Muses & Patroness Circle ofthe McCallum Theatre for a stellar 35 years! Happy Anniversary, Ladies! Over …
The Palm Springs Film Festival Awards are early predictors of Oscar winners again in 2023
The 2023 Awards Season started in Palm Springs and ended at the Oscars. Over the past few months, we have watched our 2023 awards recipients …
Steven Spielberg, Bill Nighy Acknowledge Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner
The Palm Springs International Film Awards was a gala event to remember. Heralded by Deadline as “…a must-stop on the way to the [Oscars] in …
Join us at the 29th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards
As a Major Sponsor, Harold would like to invite you to the 29th annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (“The Chase”) on March 25th. This is …
Spencer’s Restaurant Named Among OpenTable’s “100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America”
Spring is in the air, even if it’s been a bit rainier than our usual California sunshine. If you’re looking for the perfect date night …
Art Show “Icons: Painting by Jim Egan” Features Harold Matzner and Other Desert Luminaries
Jim Egan is not just a retired businessman and Coachella valley philanthropist–he is a celebrated painter with a new show at the Artists Center at …
Harold Wishes a Happy 35th Anniversary to the McCallum Theatre
This January, the McCallum Theatre celebrates 35 years. It opened on January 2nd, 1988. Some trivia for you: The very first night ever at the …
Harold’s Six Favorite 2023 Palm Springs Film Festival Moments
The 2023 Film Festival and Awards Gala felt extra special this year. After 2 years on hiatus due to the pandemic, you could feel the …