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‘I’m going to give this all I got’: Roberts reflects as Plaza Theatre Foundation nears goal, wraps up open houses

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● June 1, 2023 June 1, 2023

As the fundraising finish line appears closer and the start of construction looms, the president of the foundation hoping to return the venue to its former glory reflects on how this moment came to be and what lies ahead.

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Months of effort pays off for student artists, high school art departments during Desert Art Center weekend show

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● May 31, 2023 May 31, 2023

The Student Art Show at DAC, held May 26 through 28, saw art instructors from six Palm Springs Unified School District high schools each enter up to 50 pieces from their students.

One-man play ‘MedgarX’nJames’ shines spotlight on civil rights icons at Palm Springs Cultural Center

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023

Joachim Moore hopes his play will breathe life into historical figures and help audiences relate to the people behind the famous names.

‘Babies’ on the move to Mexico after nearly five years in downtown art pit

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● April 27, 2023 April 28, 2023

Originally scheduled to leave after 20 months, the pieces stayed much longer. Now, the artist responsible for them is placing them in a museum show. It’s uncertain whether they will return.

‘Pillars’ to replace ponies along Tahquitz Canyon Way

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● April 26, 2023 April 26, 2023

Each of six planned pillars will represent a principle that guide the city: creativity, equality, serenity, diversity, civility, and community.

In Palm Springs, the beat goes on with new community of transplanted rockers

By Bruce Fessier ● Arts & Culture ● March 20, 2023 April 20, 2023

With the launch of a new studio, Matt Sorum is ready to take his place in the Palm Springs drumming pantheon. But he’s also ready to give back. An April 1 drum circle event gives him the chance to do just that.

‘Oh My God, You Guys’: Musicals are back at Palm Springs High School after a lengthy hiatus

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● March 16, 2023 March 16, 2023

When the curtain rises on ‘Legally Blonde’ Friday evening at the Richards Center for the Arts, it will mark the first time in five years a musical has been performed at the local high school.

Desert X installation near Palm Springs tagged by county code enforcement as public nuisance

By Mark Talkington ● News ● March 14, 2023 March 14, 2023

Organizers of the bi-annual art event said they have been working with the county and believe the code enforcement visit was unnecessary.

Council overturns Public Arts Commission decision on windmill art project

By Post Staff ● City Hall ● March 9, 2023 March 10, 2023

Among the features of the project would be painted blades arranged to look like historic landmarks and the restoration and display of one of the very first wind turbines in operation.

Architects become archeologists to assure Plaza Theatre restoration will be as authentic as possible

By Mark Talkington ● Arts & Culture ● March 8, 2023 March 8, 2023

Precise attention to detail needed so to make sure there’s little difference between the building that exists today and the building as it was when Earle C. Strebe sold the very first performance ticket to Annette Freeman.

Review: CVRep’s ‘Once,’ a non-traditional musical, is the flawless performance this valley stage deserves

By Bruce Fessier ● Arts & Culture ● February 25, 2023 February 28, 2023

It’s as if the Los Angeles Philharmonic suddenly transformed into the energetic cast of “Fame” with Irish brogues and Czech accents.

Balancing act: Lucie Arnaz opens up about her music, memories, and focus on family after delighting audiences at Michael Holmes’ Purple Room

By Bruce Fessier ● Arts & Culture ● February 15, 2023 February 15, 2023

With recent heavy interest in her parents subsiding, the multi-talented performer is once again focusing on her career. In her first in-depth local interview, she talks about her life, working with Aaron Sorkin, and more.