Public Arts Commission approves giving new life to mural that’s the ‘heart of a community’

By Mark Talkington ● Arts & Culture ● September 21, 2022 September 21, 2022

A fading mural painted on the west-facing wall of the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center will be fully recreated with glazed tile that will better stand up to time and weather.

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Commission picks artist to represent city on Acrisure Arena mural wall

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● September 9, 2022 September 9, 2022

A city sponsorship of $10,000 is required for the mural, with most of the money going to supplies for the artist. Funds will come from a budget for grants and sponsorships.

Philharmonic Society aims to help take sting out of cost of performing arts for valley youth

By Cat Makino ● Arts & Culture ● August 26, 2022 August 30, 2022

Through the Coachella Valley Philharmonic Society, a collection of world-class musicians is helping raise funds for area youth interested in the performing arts.

From tragedy comes purpose: Benefit concert aims to address valley vet shortage

By Cat Makino ● Arts & Culture ● August 26, 2022 August 29, 2022

A non-profit dedicated to educating the public about the danger pets face from predators is getting help from some local icons to solve a daunting issue.

Acting school’s arrival brought on by volume of talent in Palm Springs

By Cat Makino ● Arts & Culture ● July 31, 2022 July 31, 2022

Masterclasses starting this month at The Actor’s Lab, led by Terry Ray, are for anyone wanting to fine-tune their craft, beginners, or others wanting to explore their capabilities and themselves.

Good company: A Palm Springs dance studio provides transformative experiences for performers, audiences, and its founder

By Cat Makino ● Arts & Culture ● July 17, 2022 July 17, 2022

This month, Nickerson-Rossi Dance put the finishing touches on a 6,000-square-foot state-of-the-art dance theater — the only one in Coachella Valley. It’s so intimate that one almost feels as if they’re dancing with those on stage.

Cars are the stars of Palm Springs-based YouTube show

By Cat Makino ● Arts & Culture ● July 10, 2022 July 10, 2022

Creators Del Johns and Denny Adams share their love of the city’s cars and culture in a show started 18 months ago after a cruise down Tahquitz Canyon Drive.

Palm Springs photographer perseveres through pain to create a ‘vibrant, fresh look’

By Cat Makino ● Arts & Culture ● June 23, 2022 June 23, 2022

Attempting to keep his mind off childhood abuse and a related court case, Anthony Blanco found healing through art instead of drugs and alcohol.

Funds to install AIDS Memorial approved; mural decision postponed

By Mark Talkington ● Arts & Culture ● June 16, 2022 June 16, 2022

The Arts Commission approved covering the costs of installing the planned AIDS Memorial Sculpture. It tabled a decision to help breathe new life into an existing mural significant to the city’s Black community.

Free musicianship camp offered for students in grades 8 through 11

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● June 7, 2022 June 7, 2022

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is partnering with Youth Training Orchestras of America (YTOoA) for a free Summer Music Camp.

Local choral group provides ‘a special kind of magic’

By Cat Makino ● Arts & Culture ● June 4, 2022 June 4, 2022

A local group formed just prior to the start of the pandemic — Coachella Acappella — is filling the valley with music, using only themselves as instruments.

Your chance to peruse, purchase rare books returning to city after 20-year absence

By Cat Makino ● Events ● May 18, 2022 May 18, 2022

The Rare Book Fair attracts experts from top libraries, universities, and other institutions, and others who want to expand their knowledge of a particular subject, a passion for binding, an author, or just a love for beautiful things.

Public Arts Commission approves giving new life to mural that’s the ‘heart of a community’

Latest in Arts & Culture

Commission picks artist to represent city on Acrisure Arena mural wall

Philharmonic Society aims to help take sting out of cost of performing arts for valley youth

From tragedy comes purpose: Benefit concert aims to address valley vet shortage

Acting school’s arrival brought on by volume of talent in Palm Springs

Good company: A Palm Springs dance studio provides transformative experiences for performers, audiences, and its founder

Cars are the stars of Palm Springs-based YouTube show

Palm Springs photographer perseveres through pain to create a ‘vibrant, fresh look’

Funds to install AIDS Memorial approved; mural decision postponed

Free musicianship camp offered for students in grades 8 through 11

Local choral group provides ‘a special kind of magic’

Your chance to peruse, purchase rare books returning to city after 20-year absence

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