A winter wonderland comes alive in the heart of Cathedral City. The annual Snowfest will include holiday music, an outdoor market, appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the tree lighting ceremony, food and an ugly sweater contest.
Get into the holiday spirit with the City of Desert Hot Springs’ Parade of Lights, showcasing sparkly floats and dazzling displays. The parade starts at Palm Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard and ends at Palm Drive and Second Street. Afterward, head to the Holiday Festival, where the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place, along with free carnival rides, photos with Santa Claus, face painting and more.
An intimate evening of Holiday Classics with Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe with a 6-piece swinging band. Spend an hour with classic Christmas songs, sing-alongs, fun and of course a few of the hits that made them both famous!
From Nairobi to Newark, Kool &the Gang has performed continuously longer than any R&B group in history and their bulletproof funk and jazzy arrangements have also made the most sampled R&B band of all time. A reviewer recently called their performance “a 24-karat show” and every year, even after a half-century on the road, yields a non-stop schedule of shows across the globe.
Bell Biv DeVoe, the band best known for their debut album, the multi-platinum selling Poison and one of the most iconic figures in music, Rev Run of RUN DMC are headed to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
This program, just right for the Holidays, features much loved popular masterpieces by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Gershwin. Plus, Jeffrey Siegel shares his delightful and entertaining commentary on the music and the composers we love.
Celebrate the holiday season with a cappella sensation Voctave.
The beloved family tradition is back: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet. Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian principal artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet.
A Night with Matteo marks the much-anticipated return of Matteo Bocelli to the McCallum! At just 26 years old, the singer/songwriter has already performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and tasted musical stardom—sharing his sensitive songs and dynamic vocal performances with listeners around the globe.
Celtic music kings The Irish Tenors burst upon the scene in 1998, have amassed ten best-selling CDs, and receive standing ovations wherever they perform. One of the biggest money makers in PBS history, The Irish Tenors rekindled the love of all things Irish in America and opened the door for countless Irish music groups to hit the U.S.
Dave Koz and Friends announce the 27th anniversary edition of the longest-running jazz-based Christmas tour. Beginning the next era of this rich musical tradition, Koz and Friends will perform fresh renditions of timeless Christmas classics – as well as a Chanukah medley – and hits from their respective catalogues.
PYROMANIA: The Ultimate Def Leppard Tribute has been touring and performing worldwide for more than 20 years! This band features some very talented seasoned musicians! From extremely powerful lead vocals, shredding guitar solos, locked in bass and drums to perfect vocal harmonies, PYROMANIA covers it all!
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