Harold Matzner Retires as Chairman of McCallum Theatre
After 17 years of service, Harold Matzner has announced his retirement as Chairman of the McCallum Theater. Harold will continue to work with the theater …
Harold Matzner Receives Key to City at Palm Springs 85th Anniversary Celebration
April 8th – Following the conclusion of the City’s “Cruising Through the Years” 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade, Palm Springs Mayor Grace Garner presented Harold …
Harold Matzner Helps Celebrate Palm Springs’ 85th Anniversary
Happy 85th Birthday, Palm Springs! This Saturday, April 8th, join Harold Matzner at the Palm Springs 85th Anniversary Classic Car Parade. The “Cruising Through the …
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 …
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 …