Once again, Palm Springs has lined up some exciting cultural activities to celebrate the beginning of Fall this weekend. Visitors in town with their sights on making an international real estate transaction can unwind and enjoy the cool array of film screenings that are scheduled this week.
Always a favorite of residents and those who own homes in Rancho Mirage, the Classic Comedies series of screenings continues with the Coen Brothers’ Raising Arizona, featuring an exciting ensemble cast that includes Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, William Forsythe, Frances McDormand and John Goodman. Considered the Oscar award-winning writer/director team Coen Brothers’ first mainstream hit, this innovative comedy tells the story of a naïve, childless couple who decide to kidnap one of the quintuplets of a local tycoon, which sets off a series of hilarious and deranged events. The screening takes place on Thursday, September 19 from 6 to 8 pm at the Annenberg Theater.
From Thursday, September 19 through Sunday, September 22, another favorite of those who own homes in Rancho Mirage will be going on: Cinema Diverse, the Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film festival. This vibrant festival is renowned for showcasing the best in LGBT filmmaking. The event kicks off on Thursday night with at 5:30 pm with an Opening Night Reception with Del Shores and the cast of Southern Baptist Sissies, which screens that night at 7 pm and will be followed by an exciting after party. Screenings take place at the Camelot Theatres and will go on all weekend, featuring an eclectic array of intriguing titles such as Greg’s List, Holden, Hot Guys With Guns and Chicken Soup With Knives.
Whether you’re a lucky local of Palm Springs or are in town to make an international real estate transaction, there is always something fun to do and some culture to absorb.
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