How Sonny Bono’s Palm Springs Legacy Lives On With Film Festival
Sonny Bono’s legacy lives on, as his original idea, the Palm Springs International Film Fest, reaches new heights with Chairman Harold Matzner at the helm. …
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Patty Jenkins at Variety’s Creative Impact Awards: ‘I Believe in My Ability to Inspire and Change the World’
The Parker Palm Springs played host to the Creative Impact Awards, which celebrates Variety’s list of “10 Directors to Watch.” A number of the names acknowledged …
With Media Focused On Sexual Misconduct, Palm Springs Festival Stars Talk Art of Cinema
Despite a tumultuous year of allegations, the red carpet rolled out to an enthusiastic bunch of Hollywood’s finest. It attracted a sell-out crowd of around …
Coachella Valley Symphony ‘Christmas in Vienna’
Brought back and revamped, the Christmas dinner and symphony concert “Christmas in Vienna” was a sold out experience. Celebrating their 25th anniversary and providing a …
Palm Springs Celebrates Progress On Downtown Project
Though yet to be completed, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the progress completed on the downtown Palm Springs project took place, complete with giant scissors and …
McCallum Theatre’s Big Night Honors Chairman Matzner & Breaks Fundraising Record
The McCallum Theatre broke its own fundraising record by raising $1,725,000 at the 30th Anniversary Gala honoring Chairman Harold Matzner. Matzner, one of the Valley’s …
“The Shape of Water” to Receive Vanguard Award At 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala
“THE SHAPE OF WATER” TO RECEIVE VANGUARD AWARD AT 29th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FILM AWARDS GALA Palm Springs, CA (December 1, …
Harold Matzner: The Brilliant Enigma
In this follow-up to a November article discussing the influential philanthropist of many hats, a few Coachella Valley’s more influential residents discuss their relationships with …
“The Shape of Water” Cast and Crew Recognized At Palm Springs International Film Festival
This year’s Vanguard Award at the 2018 Palm Springs International Film Festival will go to the the cast and crew of “The Shape of Water,” …
McCallum Taps Dancing Legend For Lifetime Achievement Award
Savion Glover, of tap dancing, acting, and choreography fame, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the McCallum Theatre’s 20th Annual Choreography Festival. Among …
The Rising Star Award Will Be Presented to Timothée Chalamet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
Says Palm Springs Festival Chairman Harold Matzner of Chalamet’s performance: “Timothée Chalamet gives a stirring performance as Elio, a 17-year-old on the brink of passion …
Patton Museum Receives 4 Tanks and 2 New Buildings
The General Patton Memorial Museum honored Harold Matzner with the “Founder’s Award” for funding the Matzner Tank Pavilion building and donating enough to bring three …
Gal Gadot’s Empowering Performance Nabs Her The Rising Star Award
Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot will be the recipient of her first Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Says Palm Springs International …
Record-Breaking Evening To Celebrate LGBT Community Center
Over 750 attendees came out to the Riviera Resort and Spa to celebrate the LGBT Community Center of the Desert’s 8th Annual Center Stage, with …
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 …