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 …
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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 …
Join Harold at the Palm Springs Film Festival!
Passes and tickets are now available for the Palm Springs International Film Festival, starting on Friday, January 6th, 2023. As festival chairman, Harold Matzner hopes …
The History of the Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs Life Magazine published a wonderful feature on the history of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. From its founding by Mayor Sonny Bono …
Harold Matzner and the McCallum Theater celebrate the return of its gala
On December 1st, the McCallum Theater held its annual fundraising gala- the first in three years! The gala featured performances by Matteo Bocelli, Pia Toscano …
LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert’s Center Stage 2022
On October 21st, The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert (The Center) welcomed over 500 guests at their annual fundraiser, Center Stage 2022. Rob Wheeler, …
Honoring our Veterans at the Matzner Tank Pavilion
This Veteran’s Day, Harold wants to honor all those who have served to protect our great country. Our brave veterans are one of the many …
Last chance for Tickets to Michael Childers Presents One Night Only, “New York, New York” on November 9th, 2022
Well if this video doesn’t get you excited to come to the McCallum on November 9th, we don’tknow what will! Michael Childers, director Scott Coulter, …
Palm Springs Life Names Spencer’s Best of the Best Outdoor Dining 2022
We are so honored to see Spencer’s named on Palm Springs Life’s list of Best of the Best Outdoor Dining Spaces! Readers voted on their …
Worth a Read: 50 Moments That Shaped Greater Palm Springs
Palm Springs Life Magazine published a wonderful article this month: “50 Moments That Shaped Greater Palm Springs.” As the list travels through history, you can …