Shelter from the Storm “New Beginnings”
The Inaugural “New Beginnings” gala was presented by the Palm Springs Police Officers Association. The gala was held to benefit the Shelter From the Storm charity on May 4th at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Superior Court Judge Victoria Cameron and former Executive Director of Shelter from the Storm, Lynn Moriary were honored for their [...]
Philanthropist Harold Matzner honored
The 3rd annual Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce luncheon honored philanthropist Harold Matzner with the Richard M. Milanovich Community Service Award. The Palm Springs Police and Fire Appreciation Luncheon was held at the Palm Springs Convention Center Primrose Room on May 2nd. Palm Springs Chamber President Andrew Starke gave the welcoming speech and introduced the [...]
Old Globe Dramedy Has Its Moments But Not Enough Of Them
The play in the first act of “Other Desert Cities” at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, is chock-full of dialogue that sounds like a TV half-hour sitcom series. The play written by Jon Robin Baitz didn’t get any snappier or the story didn’t get anymore incisive since I saw it at LA’s Mark [...]
Stagecoach last day…
Another successful Stagecoach bit the dust on Sunday April 28th. The heat reached record levels on Saturday and Sunday. Fans found refuge from the heat in the many tents and stage areas away from the sun. Water misters were everywhere and people were cooling each other off with them. Water stations were busy filling water [...]
College of The Desert Presents “A Little Night Music”
The College of the Desert (COD) Performing Arts Department is presenting Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy “A Little Night Music”, directed by Sha Newman; with musical direction by Dr. Darlene Romano of COD. The musical, which enjoyed a long engagement of Broadway, is a favorite production of Regional Theatres, Colleges and Community Theatres across the country. [...]
Mark Taper Forum Revives Powerful Drama “Joe Turner’s Come And Gone”
“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” is the second play in the cycle of the late great playwright August Wilson’s “Pittsburgh Cycle” – a series of ten plays, nine of which, are set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh; each in a different decade. Wilson was a poet, a writer, and a playwright, and was arguably [...]
Stagecoach Saturday Honky-tonk
Stagecoach Saturday April 25th had some of the top names in country music on the Mane Stage. Jana Kramer and Phil Vassar played in the afternoon. Rodney Atkins led off the night session with Dierks Bentley following him. The final performance of the night on any stage was Lady Antebellum. The crowds all headed to [...]
Stagecoach Friday
Stagecoach Friday started on a warm note. A lot less people than Coachella Fest so its easier to get around. There are only 3 stages instead of the six at Coachella. You can maneuver from one stage to another all day. When one act finishes the fans can run to the next stage without a [...]
One Night Only Concert at The McCallum Theater
The McCallum Theater hosted the Annual One Night Only Concert produced by Michael Childers on April 24th. Over 20 well known singers, actors and dancers performed. The cast consists of artists from Broadway, TV, movies and World Stages. Diversity is priority in that all forms of music from Opera, country and pop songs are sung. [...]
Rancho Mirage hosted the awards ceremony for Holocaust Survivor Frances Nassau
The Tolerance Education Center in Rancho Mirage hosted the awards ceremony for Holocaust Survivor Frances Nassau. The California Assembly awards a Holocaust Survivor each year during Holocaust Memorial Week. Assemblyman Brian Nestande presented Frances Nassau with this years award. Normally the event is held in northern California but this year they decided to hold the [...]