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Years in the making, Palm Springs AIDS Memorial Sculpture suddenly faces backlash; redesign is being discussed

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● September 21, 2023

Criticism of the artwork, aired in a local TV news report, quickly went viral, drawing negative attention to the effort from extreme right-wing media and its followers.

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Magical moment: ‘Brigadoon’ brings director full circle after decades in community theater

By Kendall Balchan ● Arts & Culture ● September 21, 2023

As the first performance of the new season comes to a close this weekend, director Michael Pacas looks back at the show that started it all for him.

‘This is our story’: Tribe plans Nov. 3 unveiling of massive project in heart of city five years in the making

By Mark Talkington ● Arts & Culture ● September 9, 2023

The site of the museum, spa, and cultural center is one of the tribe’s most sacred spots. It’s there that a hot mineral spring containing water believed to be more than 12,000 years old bubbles to the surface.

Local theaters announce upcoming season lineups

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● September 4, 2023

From musicals to holiday classics, the upcoming theater season should have something for everyone. Take a look at what you can expect.

Palm Canyon Theatre to present classical musical ‘Brigadoon’

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● August 27, 2023

The musical, first produced on Broadway in 1947, features a memorable score that includes standards “Almost Like Being in Love,” “The Heather on the Hill,” “Come to Me, Bend to Me,” and “There But For You Go I.”

Desert Ensemble Theater announces 13th season lineup, includes two world premieres

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● August 25, 2023

The theater recently received 43 Desert Theatre League Award nominations for its 2022–23 season, with 21 nominations for its world premiere productions of “Do Not Remove Label” and “Kafka’s Joke.”

Manilow holiday concert to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs for the first time; tickets now on sale

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● July 11, 2023

Regular concert tickets range from $69.99 to $499.99, and 25% of the face value of those tickets can be credited to the Boys & Girls Club.

Dezart Performs announces 16th season lineup, adds more shows

By Post Staff ● Arts & Culture ● June 26, 2023

“In an era when so much seems to be about polarization, I hope our plays continue to open dialogue and build community,” said Michael Shaw, founding artistic director.

‘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

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.

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

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

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

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.