Impressed with his programming work at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Palm Springs Film Society has hired Michael Lerman as their new artistic director. …
Noted philanthropist Harold Matzner donated $15,000 to support the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival, now in its fourth year. He says he loves the diversity …
by Bruce Fessier Not surprisingly, one of the smartest filmmakers to use ShortFest is a guy named Jason Matzner. Yes, he’s the nephew of the festival chairman, Harold Matzner. But Jason, …
On behalf of my Board of Directors, I want to welcome you to the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, also known as ShortFest. …
by BRUCE FESSIER The nation’s biggest little film festival kicks off Tuesday with organizers wondering how it got so big. The 22nd annual Palm Springs …
by Frances Allen “There are no bad dogs, just bad owners.” One need look no farther than the 18th annual “Pets On Parade Awards” luncheon …
One of the desert’s most colorful celebrities, Michael Childers, has done it again. Last week’s “One Night Only” all-star performance posted its “sold out” sign for the …
ACT for MS, a local non-profit that provides therapy sessions, mobility assistance and other special support programs for free to those suffering with Multiple Sclerosis, …
If you have not toured Cabot’s Pueblo Museum in Desert Hot Springs, you have not seen all of the desert’s truly unique attractions. It is …
The 28th Annual On-Stage Birthday Luncheon benefiting the Muses & Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre demonstrated why theater is such an amazing and exciting …
Brazilian models, dancers, and a fire-eater greeted the 200 attendees to the Muses and Patroness Circle fundraiser inside the Pavilion at Toscana Country Club. From …
In addition, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a free Taste of Palm Springs, with local restaurants providing tasty small bites to the …
By Betty Francis, Sunday, January 24, 2016 When Jan Salta and Suzy Leprino agreed to co-chair Eisenhower Medical Center’s 45th Anniversary Gala, they both immediately agreed …
By Betty Francis This year’s closing film, “Last Cab To Darwin” (Australia) and the after party at the Palm Springs Renaissance were impressive but drew …
By Betty Francis Great works of art always have a colorful history and the one now on permanent display at Eisenhower Medical Center is no …