In EXPOSED, Leslie invites his audiences behind-the-scenes of his childhood and career. Offering a charming & hilarious look-back at his life experience as a flamboyant youth raised as a Southern Baptist, as well as the “unbelievable real-life stories” and treasured anecdotes from his renowned stage and television performances. WARNING: EXPOSED may cause a great deal of laughter and a few tears!
Celebrating the music of Tony Award winning composers Jerry Herman, Sheldon Harnick, and Marvin Hamlisch, with songs from "Hello Dolly", "Mame", "Mack and Mabel", "Fiddler On the Roof", "She Loves Me", "A Chorus Line", and more! Joining her on piano is musical director, Jeffrey Lesser.
Fans of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio can re-discover their timeless music all over again. In celebration of 60 years of music, the iconic folk group performs their best-loved songs as part of the Keep The Music playing national tour. All three current members, Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton and Don Marovich have intrinsic links to and […]
The Coachella Valley Symphony continues its tradition of thrilling audiences with captivating performances, celebrity guest stars and local collaborations, and they invite you to join them.
Created in 1986 by a team of visionaries, LA Opera has become a leader in artistic innovation, while honoring the great historical legacy of opera. Through the powerful art form of opera, it celebrate the diversity and pioneering spirit of Los Angeles.
Culinary Cinema Presents: The Scent Of The Green Papaya with Chef Chad Gardner of 533 Viet Fusion. Join your host, accomplished film director Petra Haffter- November 20, 2019 for the Palm Springs Cultural Center “Culinary Cinema” Program. Watch the film The Scent Of The Green Papaya and then enjoy a Viet-Fusion Dinner created by Chef Chad Gardner at 533 Viet Fusion restaurant.
Call them a family band: sibling duo Anna Lee and Willie Fleming, joined by their dad Bill, take Americana clear off the rails! The band leapfrogs through a mix of their own toe-tapping originals and covers from Flogging Molly/Pogues-style electrified folk, bluegrass, Grateful Dead, Sublime, Amy Winehouse, and Stevie Wonder, all hot-wired by Finnegan Blue’s high-energy.
The Music and Dining Under the Stars events feature lavish buffets, unique wines, and first-class live music enjoyed alfresco with some of the most breathtaking views in Palm Desert. On November 21, Music and Dining Under the Stars presents The Zippers.
Join the Desert Film Society along with the Palm Springs Cultural Center for Palm Springs Cinéma Français, a weekend of French-language films and culture. The festival is curated by Beth Ellen Fromm, Executive Director of the Desert Film Society, with the Palm Springs Cultural Commission as the presenting sponsor. All films will screen with English subtitles at the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s Historic Camelot Theatre in downtown Palm Springs.
Enjoy the classic sounds of the renowned Ron King Big Band and jazz and blues legend Barbara Morrison with the spectacular backdrop of hot air balloons lit up against the evening sky.
When Mexican drug cartels and Chinese traffickers join forces to poach the rare totoaba fish in the Sea of Cortez, their deadly methods threaten to destroy virtually all marine life in the region, including the most elusive and endangered whale species on Earth, the vaquita porpoise.
Founded in 2008, Latin Grammy® winning, New York-based all-female ensemble Flor de Toloache continue to win the hearts of both progressive and traditional mariachi music fans alike through their distinct artistic vision and sophisticated, enlightened interpretation of traditional mariachi instruments. The Villalobos Brothers perform original compositions and arrangements, masterfully blended, celebrating the richness of Mexican folk music with the intricate harmonies of jazz and classical music, rightfully earning them the reputation of being one of today’s leading contemporary Mexican ensembles.
The Palm Springs International Jazz Festival will showcase world-class jazz performances on both days but also be dedicated to fostering an enhanced appreciation for jazz—the uniquely American art form—with educational components as well. Masters like René Marie, Arturo Sandoval, Stacey Kent and The Marshall Hawkins Trio headline this jazz-filled weekend.
Join an enthusiastic audience for a memorable performance by Jim Borax's California Cabaret, a Rancho Mirage-based entertainment group with a large following.These outstanding professional singers and dancers (several with Broadway experience) will perform unforgettable standards from the Great American Songbook. The ensemble has been featured on both CBS and CNN. The Cabaret has also performed their music and dance routines throughout the Coachella Valley.
Randy Rainbow is an Emmy® Nominated comedian, actor, singer, writer and satirist best known for his popular series of musical parodies and political spoofs, which have garnered him international acclaim. This will be Randy's first time in Palm Springs with a LIVE BAND!
A Miracle on El Paseo is the most festive party of the year, held every November and generously supported by The Shops on El Paseo. The popular shopping district is turned into a winter wonderland with a five-story Ferris wheel, family fun activities, live entertainment, pictures with Santa Claus, and over 25 local restaurants and […]
This San Diego performer shares aspects of his life through his original songs and music that inspired him from his earliest recollection to today. A delightful mix of ballads, uptempo, and easy-listening songs highlighted by this wonderful singer's voice is sure to be a hit with everyone. With Jeffrey Lesser on piano.
Perhaps the greatest super group in country music history, the original Highwaymen, formed in 1985, consisted of Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. This recreation of that amazing, never to be seen again band continues the legacy with tributes to Waylon, Willie & Johnny. You will witness first-hand the friendship and comradery that existed between these legends, reliving one of the greatest moments in country music history.
A Christmas Story, The Musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Nominated for three 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Associated Press calls A Christmas Story, The Musical “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”
Make room for that extra piece of pie by running the best Thanksgiving race in the desert - Running Wild's Wild Turkey Trot in iconic Palm Springs.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.
East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and, eventually, respect one another, in a truly unique love story.
Six music Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, seven Public Television specials and 8 million records sold. After more than three decades as an international entertainer, John Tesh’s recording and live concert career continues to thrive today. Celebrate the Season with this extraordinary performer.
Singer and Recording artist, Tony Kishman is the creator and band leader of “Live And Let Die”; a full multimedia experience celebrating the music of Paul McCartney and featuring four multi-talented musicians.
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