Shooting the Desert

Local filmmakers set the stage for future features.

Scott Brassart

In the Mid-20th Century, Palm Springs earned legendary status as Hollywood’s playground. Now, if a couple of local filmmakers have anything to say about it, the desert resort communities could become Hollywood’s back lot.

PSST! — Mamma Mia! This is a Symphony?

Desert Symphony celebrates its 20th anniversary at McCallum Theatre.

Scott Brassart

On Feb. 11, Desert Symphony celebrates its 20th anniversary at McCallum Theatre with The Music of ABBA. “Everything you know from the musical and movie, we’ll be doing,” Maestro Edwin “Ben” Benachowski says.

Soul in the City

Dave Johnston created a resort property from a 1920s Palm Springs estate — now he’s ready to turn it over to someone else

Scott Brassart Home & Design, Real Estate

Dave Johnston created a resort property from a 1920s Palm Springs estate — now he’s ready to turn it over to someone else