Palm Springs Life Names Spencer’s Best of the Best Outdoor Dining 2022
We are so honored to see Spencer’s named on Palm Springs Life’s list of Best of the Best Outdoor Dining Spaces! Readers voted on their …
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Worth a Read: 50 Moments That Shaped Greater Palm Springs
Palm Springs Life Magazine published a wonderful article this month: “50 Moments That Shaped Greater Palm Springs.” As the list travels through history, you can …
Join us for this year’s “One Night Only” – “New York, New York” at the McCallum
Harold and the McCallum Board along with Michael Childers invite you to this year’s “One Night Only.” We are celebrating the 16th year in the …
Spencer’s Named One of the 22 Best Palm Springs Restaurants by U.S. News and World Report
A toast from Spencer’s and Harold Matzner! 🍸 U.S. News and World Report has named their picks for the top 22 restaurants in Palm Springs …
Palm Springs International Film Awards Gala Tables, Seats & Passes Are Now on Sale
After two years off due to Covid, the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala is back and tables, seats, and passes are all on …
“Harold Matzner: The Brilliant Enigma” from Palm Springs Life Magazine
Part 2 of Palm Springs Life Magazine’s profile of Harold Matzner focuses on the Palm Springs International Film Festival. With quotes from colleagues, fellow board …
Harold Matzner: An Oral History
If you’ve ever wondered about Harold’s childhood, what his home life is like (hint: dog-filled), or how amazingly busy his schedule is, this article Palm …
Spencer’s Restaurant Named One of the 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in the Country by OpenTable.
Online reservations site OpenTable has named 100 U.S. restaurants that take the cake for outdoor dining- and we’re honored that Spencer’s made the list! Everyone …
Happy Birthday Harold!
Happy Birthday, Harold! (Yes, he really was born on the 4th of July.) As we celebrate 85 wonderful years, it’s time to revisit (and laugh …
See the Best of ShortFest 2022!
Want a sneak peek of the short films that are being submitted to the Oscars? Then watch our Palm Springs International ShortFest winners! At Closing …
In-Person Screenings Are Back at the 2022 ShortFest!
Palm Springs Film Festival Chairman Harold Matzner is pleased to announce that The Palm Springs International ShortFest plans to return with in-person screenings at the …
Muses and Patronesses raise over $450,000 for the McCallum Theater
What a way to end our season! At our fabulous Annual On-Stage Birthday Luncheon, the incredible Muse and Patroness Circle presented a check in the …
The Palm Springs Film Festival Gallery
It’s true what they say… The stars really do shine brighter in the desert! Harold is the longtime chairman of the Palm Springs Film Festival. …
Get Ready for The McCallum Theatre’s 2022-2023 Season!
Who’s excited for the next season at the McCallum Theater? This upcoming season’s lineup is stunning! As were the 300+ founders and benefactors at the …
Spring Philanthropy Round-up
While many events took a 2-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Harold is happy to see the return of the desert’s many fundraisers that strengthen …