After an extensive restoration and years of silence, the historic Plaza Theatre is preparing to reopen as a central cultural venue in downtown Palm Springs. The nearly 90-year-old theater has been reimagined for a new era — equipped with advanced technology, a lean operational model, and a programming strategy focused on close-up performance and community…

Broadway brilliance is about to light up the desert sky. This spring, the historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs will launch rePLAY, a brand-new script-in-hand series pairing world-class talent with timeless comedy — all to benefit the ongoing restoration of the beloved landmark. Under the artistic direction of Tony Award winner David Zippel, rePLAY…

Harold Matzner, the businessman and philanthropist whose generosity and vision helped shape Palm Springs into a world-class cultural destination, died Thursday at Eisenhower Health following a brief illness. He was 88. Matzner, often affectionately called “Mr. Palm Springs,” was a driving force behind the city’s arts, culture, and civic life. He served as chairman of…

This September, Greater Palm Springs invites both visitors and locals to hit pause, breathe deeply, and immerse themselves in the ultimate wellness experience. The region is launching its first-ever Spa Month, a month-long celebration of self-care, sunshine, and soul-soothing spa experiences across Southern California’s desert oasis. Coinciding with National Self-Care Awareness Month, Spa Month features…

The glitterati return to the desert this fall as legendary producer and acclaimed celebrity photographer Michael Childers presents his wildly popular Hollywood Dine & Dish IV — an intimate, uproarious evening of gourmet dining and gloriously unfiltered Hollywood storytelling. Set for Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., this exclusive benefit for AAP – Food…

Sherrie S. Auen The historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs is one step closer to its grand reopening thanks to a significant $250,000 donation from the Auen Foundation, a Coachella Valley-based private grant-making foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults. In recognition of the gift, the theatre’s mezzanine level will be…

Community gathers for panel discussions, music, youth pageant, and a Unity Picnic honoring Black freedom and resilience Palm Springs is set to commemorate Juneteenth National Independence Day with a vibrant three-day lineup of events from Thursday, June 19 through Saturday, June 21, honoring the historic end of slavery in the United States and celebrating Black culture, resilience, and progress.…

Gary Oldman, the Oscar-winning actor known for his commanding performances in Darkest Hour and Apple TV+’s Slow Horses, has officially been knighted by King Charles III in this year’s Birthday Honours list — marking a new and distinguished chapter in the career of the Palm Springs resident. Oldman, who won the Academy Award for Best…

This Memorial Day, the sky over Palm Springs will fill with thousands of red and white carnations as the Palm Springs Air Museum hosts its annual Memorial Day Air Fair & Flower Drop, a powerful tribute to fallen service members and their families. The event takes place Monday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 2:30…

The man believed to be responsible for Saturday morning’s deadly explosion at the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs has been unofficially identified as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, a resident of Twentynine Palms. “We are fairly confident that Mr. Bartkus is our primary subject, our primary suspect, a person of interest,” Akil Davis, assistant director…