Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey

Join us for an extraordinary evening that transports you to the golden age of Hollywood and Palm Springs, revealing the remarkable story of how the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs shaped this iconic desert getaway. Discover the fascinating connections between these two legendary locales and the crucial role the Plaza Theatre played in the early evolution of Palm Springs. You’ll also learn about the current restoration of this iconic building and its promising future.

Featuring showbiz expert and historian Jim Cook alongside Plaza Theatre Foundation President J.R. Roberts, this event will take you on an engaging journey through the rich history of the Plaza Theatre, illustrating how Palm Springs earned its reputation as the ultimate "Playground of the Stars."

Event highlights include a visually stunning presentation with rarely seen videos, exclusive interviews, and captivating photographs; insightful explorations of the intriguing ties between Hollywood and Palm Springs, uncovering the factors that transformed both into entertainment hubs; behind-the-scenes glimpses into the glamorous lifestyles and residences that brought Hollywood to the desert. 

Don’t miss this unique experience, enriched by archives from the Palm Springs Historical Society, Library of Congress, National Archives, California Library System and the Academy of Motion Pictures. Following the presentation will be a post-show discussion about the exciting progress of the Plaza Theatre's restoration and its vision for the future as a centerpiece of downtown entertainment.

This free community event sponsored by Modernism Week celebrates the restoration grant awarded by Modernism Week to the Plaza Theater Foundation for the lobby naming rights

https://savetheplazatheatreps.com

Free, Ticket required

Things To KnowAges 13 and older
This is an indoor activity
Wheelchair accessible
Parking and handicap parking available
Seated activity
No smoking or e-cigarettes

Important InformationThe entrance to the Annenberg Theater is located behind the Annenberg Theater Box Office, adjacent to the Palm Springs Art Museum's North Parking Lot.
Ample free public parking is available in the multi-level public garage across from the Palm Springs Art Museum.
The organizer of this event is Modernism Week Annenberg Theater Activity.

Check-in Location Palm Springs Art Museum
101 N Museum Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262View Map

Photo Credits: Plaza Theatre Foundation, Palm Springs Historical Society {"locationAddressVisibility":"visible"}