Don McLean brings a lifetime of song to the Plaza Theatre
Ahead of his Palm Springs show, the “American Pie” songwriter reflects on six decades of music, creative independence and why he’s still performing at 80.
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Ticket prices at the Plaza Theatre spark questions — and explanations
Residents raise questions about affordability as theater operators and city officials point to the economics of a small venue.
Plaza Theatre earns National Register of Historic Places designation
The 1936 Spanish Colonial Revival theater is the only known historic atmospheric theater in the Coachella Valley.
Public Arts Commission approves relocation for Bogert statue with a required educational component
The statue was removed from City Hall in 2022 and its move will be funded by the Palm Springs Historical Society.
Arts Commission begins weighing new rules to distinguish public art from memorial works
A subcommittee reviewed public arts ordinances from 25 California cities but found that few choose to subdivide their collections.
Palm Springs International Film Festival announces 2026 lineup
The 37th annual event will screen 169 films from 72 countries including 44 International Feature Film Oscar submissions from Jan. 2-12.
‘Forever remembered’: On World AIDS Day, ground broken for important memorial
After a decade-long push, backers of a landmark Palm Springs AIDS Memorial in Downtown Park broke ground on a project designed to honor lives lost, the caregivers who shaped the community, and a history too important to fade.
Plaza Theatre returns with intimacy only a landmark can offer
After a sweeping restoration, the 1936 venue reclaims its place in Downtown Palm Springs with modern tech, a leaner operation, and a lineup built for close-up performance.
AIDS Memorial switching from glass to aluminum for durability, enhanced reflection
Heat testing during summer conditions showed the aluminum remained touchable while glass became too hot to touch, according to artist Phillip K. Smith.
City to open doors of restored Plaza Theatre for free community celebration
Attendees can book specific guided tour times at a booth in front of the theater. The theater's box office will be open for ticket purchases and merchandise including hats, shirts and tote bags will be available for purchase.
Amid national LGBTQ rights concerns, city welcomes new Pride monument to art collection
The $500,000 project dedicated at a Friday morning ceremony was funded primarily through private donations, with Palm Springs Pride and individual donors providing 88% of the funding.
From handshake to installation: 36-flower art exhibit delivered from sister city in just 100 days
The colorful exhibition, created by acclaimed Mexican artist Daniel "Mestiz" Valero, features flowers measuring nearly 4 feet each, with some suspended in the air to create an immersive experience.
Ticket prices at the Plaza Theatre spark questions — and explanations
Residents raise questions about affordability as theater operators and city officials point to the economics of a small venue.
Plaza Theatre earns National Register of Historic Places designation
The 1936 Spanish Colonial Revival theater is the only known historic atmospheric theater in the Coachella Valley.
Public Arts Commission approves relocation for Bogert statue with a required educational component
The statue was removed from City Hall in 2022 and its move will be funded by the Palm Springs Historical Society.
Arts Commission begins weighing new rules to distinguish public art from memorial works
A subcommittee reviewed public arts ordinances from 25 California cities but found that few choose to subdivide their collections.
Palm Springs International Film Festival announces 2026 lineup
The 37th annual event will screen 169 films from 72 countries including 44 International Feature Film Oscar submissions from Jan. 2-12.
‘Forever remembered’: On World AIDS Day, ground broken for important memorial
After a decade-long push, backers of a landmark Palm Springs AIDS Memorial in Downtown Park broke ground on a project designed to honor lives lost, the caregivers who shaped the community, and a history too important to fade.
Plaza Theatre returns with intimacy only a landmark can offer
After a sweeping restoration, the 1936 venue reclaims its place in Downtown Palm Springs with modern tech, a leaner operation, and a lineup built for close-up performance.
AIDS Memorial switching from glass to aluminum for durability, enhanced reflection
Heat testing during summer conditions showed the aluminum remained touchable while glass became too hot to touch, according to artist Phillip K. Smith.
City to open doors of restored Plaza Theatre for free community celebration
Attendees can book specific guided tour times at a booth in front of the theater. The theater's box office will be open for ticket purchases and merchandise including hats, shirts and tote bags will be available for purchase.
Amid national LGBTQ rights concerns, city welcomes new Pride monument to art collection
The $500,000 project dedicated at a Friday morning ceremony was funded primarily through private donations, with Palm Springs Pride and individual donors providing 88% of the funding.
From handshake to installation: 36-flower art exhibit delivered from sister city in just 100 days
The colorful exhibition, created by acclaimed Mexican artist Daniel "Mestiz" Valero, features flowers measuring nearly 4 feet each, with some suspended in the air to create an immersive experience.