November 8 Daily Briefing: Post office dedication, celebrating art, pickleball for good causes, and more

TGIF, folks! Now that “the season” is upon us, we typically run out of space to list all the events happening each weekend in this newsletter. Down below is only a sample of what you’ll find on our online community calendar. One event we found out about late last night and didn’t get on the calendar is a free performance by the Palm Springs High School Spirit of the Sands Band this evening. The band will be at Ralph Watt Stadium performing its entire 2024 field program based on the music of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s album “An Evening With Silk Sonic.” Gates open at 6 p.m. The band takes the field at 6:30 p.m. Bring a jacket!

🎶 Setting the mood: “Can’t Stop The Feeling” by Justin Timberlake (from the movie ‘Trolls’)

LEADING OFF

Palm Springs post office renamed to honor tribal leader

The U.S. Postal Service facility on Sunrise Way in Palm Springs has been renamed the “Chairman Richard Milanovich Post Office,” commemorating the late leader of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. 

Driving the news: At a Thursday dedication ceremony Milanovich’s contributions to his tribe and the broader community were celebrated.

• Congressman Raul Ruiz was on hand to commemorate the moment. It was Ruiz who introduced legislation to dedicate the building, which was signed into law in 2023.

Zoom in: The renamed facility was opened in December 2022, replacing an aging post office near downtown. Similar to that building, the new facility is located on Section 14 of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. That fact was highlighted by current Tribal Chairman Reid D. Milanovich, son of the late chairman.

• “I think the real significance is that we are here on the historic Section 14 of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation and have a United States federal building named after an Agua Caliente tribal member,” he said.

Looking back: Richard Milanovich served as tribal chairman from 1984 until his passing in 2012, leading significant economic growth and cultural preservation efforts. His legacy includes economic development, cultural preservation, and intergovernmental partnerships.

What they’re saying: The current tribal chairman spoke about his father’s dedication to doing the right thing. He also paid tribute to his mother, Melissa Milanovich, who always advised his father to “Go with your heart.”

• “He cared about the tribal membership, he cared about all of our team members, he considered all of his family,” Reid Milanovich said.

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BRIEFLY

🎨 Intersection to transform with community art mural

This Saturday, one Palm Springs intersection will come alive with color as artist Marconi Calindas-Cafege and students create an interactive street mural and you’re invited to celebrate.

• A community event from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. is planned at the intersection of West Tramview Road and North Granada Avenue as local artist Marconi Calindas-Cafege and students collaborate on the artwork from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
  
• The goal of the project is enhance both traffic safety and community engagement. Festivities including music and food for attendees to enjoy while witnessing the mural’s creation.
  
  
• Heads up: Residents and visitors are advised that the intersection will be closed from 4 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Monday to facilitate the mural’s installation.

🎬 Mikey Madison wins PSIFF Breakthrough Performance Award

Mikey Madison will be honored with the Breakthrough Performance Award for her role in “Anora” at the Palm Springs International Film Awards on Jan. 3, 2025. The ceremony at the city’s convention center kicks off the film festival, which runs from Jan. 2-13, 2025.

• Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi praised Madison’s role in “Anora,” highlighting her performance as the heart of the film, which has garnered significant attention since winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
  
  
• Zoom in: Other announced recipients of this year’s awards include Colman Domingo, who received the Spotlight Award, Actor, and “Emilia Pérez,” whose director Jacques Audiard and actors Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, and Edgar Ramírez, will be honored with the Vanguard Award.

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YOUR WEEKEND

MULTIPLE DAYS

• Next to Normal at Coachella Valley Repertory ($90)
  
  
• La Cage Aux Folles at Palm Canyon Theatre ($17-$38)
  
  
• Mid-Century Moderns at Revolution Stage Company at 7 p.m. ($44-$59)
• Noir Con at Palm Springs Cultural Center ($55.00 – $215.00)
  
  
• Sunset Music & Comedy Festival at Oscar’s at 7 p.m.
  
  
• Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival at Palm Springs Stadium starting at 11 a.m. ($65-$175)
  
  
• Women’s Jazz Festival at Annenberg Theater ($75-$188)
  
  
• LifeStream Blood Drive at Palm Springs Air Museum starting at 10 a.m.
  
  
• Parkview Yard Sale at Parkview Mobile Estate starting at 8 a.m.

TODAY

• Veterans Day Drive-thru Appreciation Lunch at Palm Springs City Hall at 11 a.m.
  
  
• Comedy Night at Hotel Zoso at 8 p.m. ($15)
  
  
• Country Western Dancing at Dance Ranch Palm Springs at 7:30pm ($5)

SATURDAY

• Palm Springs Certified Farmers’ Market at Palm Springs Cultural Center starting at 8 a.m.
  
  
• Fire Foundation Pickleball Tournament at Kimpton Rowan courts at 8:30 a.m. ($25-$50)
  
  
• Fields of Valor opening day ceremony at Patriot Park in Cathedral City at 9 a.m.
  
  
• Holiday Blood Drive and Food Drive at DoubleTree by Hilton starting at 10 a.m.
  
  
• 8th Annual Motorcycle Memorial Ride starts at 10:30 a.m. at Palm Springs Motor Sports. ($25-$30)
  
  
• Veterans Day Air Fair at Palm Springs Air Museum at 11 a.m.
  
  
• Paw-CATso Paint Party at Frisky Business Palm Springs Cat Cafe at 6 p.m. ($35)
  
  
• Hanson House Foundation 2024 Gala at The Palm Springs Surf Club at 6 p.m. ($250)
  
  
• Celebrate our Veterans Concert at Downtown Park at 7 p.m.
  
  
• Staged Reading: Unwanted Laughter at Temple Isaiah at 7 p.m. ($25-$125)

SUNDAY

• Four Seasons Palm Springs Community Garage Sale starting at 8 a.m.
  
  
• Reel Women’s Film Festival at Palm Springs Cultural Center from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. ($25-$100)
  
  
• Iced Tea Dance at Toucan’s Tiki Lounge 1 p.m.
  
  
• Sunday T-Dance at Oscar’s starting at 4 p.m. ($10 after 5 p.m.)
  
  
• Dusty Strings Collective at Palm Springs Cultural Center at 5:30 p.m. ($20)

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AND FINALLY …

Palm Springs will become a pickleball hotspot this month, with three charity tournaments offering residents and visitors the chance to play for good causes.

Driving the news: The Palm Springs Fire Foundation kicks things off Saturday with a tournament at the Kimpton Rowan courts, supporting injured firefighters and rescuers. Find information and the entry form here. 

• The Palm Springs Hospitality Association (PSHA) follows with its inaugural tournament on Nov. 16 at Demuth Park, featuring a celebrity match between Police Chief Andy Mills and National Pickleball League star Kim Jagd. Registration information for that tournament is available here.
  
  
• Finally, The Palm Springs Police Department concludes the month with its “Paddles for a Cause” tournament on Nov. 23, raising funds for the annual “Shop with a Cop” initiative. Find details about entering that tournament here.

Zoom in: Each tournament offers a unique opportunity for participants to compete in matches as either a singles entry or a doubles team across different skill levels, with entry fees varying by event.

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