Longtime festival board member Nachhattar Singh Chandi took the reins this year. We spoke with him about the new role and what’s next for the festival.
Friendly Fire
A Modernism Week lecture digs into the relationship between lifelong friends and competitors Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen.
The relationship between Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen and their impact on Herman Miller and Knoll will be explored Feb. 21 in Palm Springs.
Rebel Rabbit
For years, Jesika von Rabbit has pushed the creative envelope with her dynamic musical act. Now, she’s eager to give Palm Springs audiences something to savor.
Jesika von Rabbit has pushed the creative envelope with her dynamic music. She’s eager to give Palm Springs audiences something to savor.
Hidden Talent
Rancho Mirage resident Ron Hicklin, who appears for a special program during Modernism Week, led a singing group that was responsible for many of the voices behind groups like The Monkees and The Partridge Family.
Rancho Mirage’s Ron Hicklin, who appears during Modernism Week, led a singing group that gave voice to groups like The Partridge Family.
“Welcome to the Twilight Zone”
Anne Serling will present a slice of midcentury culture at Modernism Week by paying homage to her father, Rod, who hosted the legendary TV show in the early 1960s.
Anne Serling will present a slice of midcentury culture at Modernism Week by paying homage to her father, Rod, who hosted “The Twilight Zone”.
Blonde Ambition
Loni Anderson busted stereotypes with her iconic role on WKRP in Cincinnati, and how that independence served her well in her personal life.
Loni Anderson busted stereotypes with her role on “WKRP in Cincinnati”, and how that independence served her well in her personal life.
Dynasty Tour Makes Palm Springs Stop
From the 1980s cast, Gordon Thomson, Jack Coleman, and John James will reveal the good, bad, and sexy of the hit show with "Our Dynasty: Tales from the Set".
From the ’80s cast of “Dynasty”, Gordon Thomson, Jack Coleman, and John James will reveal the untold stories of the hit show in Palm Springs.
On the Air
Broadway star Shoshana Bean headlines the entertainment portion of the annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, which will be televised May 9.
Broadway star Shoshana Bean headlines the entertainment portion of the annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, which will be televised May 9.
Serendipity Pays a Call
A birthday celebration at the Palm Springs home of Gary and Joan Gand turned into an invitation to produce a documentary film on their neighbor, famed singer Trini Lopez.
A birthday celebration at the Palm Springs home of Gary and Joan Gand turned into an invitation to produce a documentary film on Trini Lopez.
‘It’s As If The Lyrics Found Me’
Palm Springs resident and opera singer Valerian Ruminski channeled the discovery of his lost family roots into a pair of pop music CDs.
Palm Springs resident and opera singer Valerian Ruminski channeled the discovery of his lost family roots into a pair of pop music CDs.