Harold Matzner’s Latest Namesake is One Big Baby
One of the Living Desert’s youngest denizens is Harold, a baby giraffe whose namesake is Palm Spring’s own Harold Matzner, a long-time supporter and recent donator …
ShortFest Attendees Brave The Sweltering Heat for Great Opening Night
The biggest shortfilm festival in its 23rd season had a great opening night, despite the searing desert heat. Chairman Harold Matzner acknowledged Lili Rodriguez, the first-time …
Spencer’s Lends A Hand To The “Little Guy”
Spencer’s owner Harold Matzner invited diners to the Watercress Vietnamese Bistro at no charge, to help bolster their business and get some publicity for the newer, …
United Way Gala A Showcase of Generosity
Philanthropist Harold Matzner became the latest participant in The United Way of the Desert’s Gala, as a majority underwriter who made it possible for $150,000 …
The Ophelia Project Proves Why the Future Starts With Today’s Girls
The Ophelia Project’s Gala at Agua Caliente Resort last month put the skills of an empowered group of young women on display, giving them the …
‘Rhapsody and Blues’ Earns Thunderous Applause at Coachella Valley Symphony’s Year-End Gala
Two-time Grammy winner and jazz musician Diane Schuu joined piano prodigy Paul Cracchiolo to bring the house down and earn rousing applause for their amazing performances. Harold Matzner …
24th Annual Evening Under the Stars A Festive Success
One of Palm Spring’s most festive events, the 24th Annual Evening Under the Stars, featured a delicious dinner catered by Savoury’s, a performance from Martha …
The Theme This Year for Muses and Patroness Circle Birthday Luncheon: “Under the Big Top”
The Muses And Patroness Circle’s 29th Annual Birthday luncheon at the McCallum Theatre took on a circus theme, complete with popcorn, jugglers, clowns, magicians, and even …
Celebrating the 28th Annual Gala of the Desert Symphony Orchestra
With country music star LeAnn Rimes stepping in to perform with the entire Desert Symphony orchestra and screen and stage star Ruta Lee being honored, it …
Jewish Family Service of the Desert’s annual One Night Only – “Hello Jerry” (celebrating the music of Jerry Herman)
One of the biggest fundraisers for the Jewish Family Service of the Desert, the 90-minute musical tribute to Jerry Herman hit all the high notes …
Tools for Tomorrow honors local philanthropists Barbara and Jerry Keller
The Tools for Tomorrow Vision for the Future Awards Luncheon showcased unique art, honored educators and students, and presented Barbara and Jerry Keller with the Vision …
24th Annual Zoobilee Gala Has Record-Breaking Guest List & Raises Upwards of $750,000
The Living Desert’s “Cheetah Nights” themed gala had more than 500 guests decked out in their finest safari-chic attire, in the organization’s largest fundraiser of the …
Spencer’s Mentioned As One of The Top Places To Eat In Palm Springs…
In the spirit of Desert AIDS Project’s Dining Out for Life program, a few notable Palm Springs residents were asked what their favorite eateries were. …
Sneak Previews of Upcoming Season Given at Founders and Benefactors Reception for McCallum Theatre
Chairman Harold Matzner joined Theatre President Mitch Gershenfeld, BIGHORN Chairman R.D. Hubbard, and his wife Joan Dale Hubbard at McCallum Theatre’s Annual Founders and Benefactors …
Harold Matzner Included In New Batch of Inductees into 2017 Member Class of the Horatio Alger Association
Harold Matzner joined an elite group of inductees into the Horatio Alger Association–all individuals representing perseverance, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Click Here To …