This week is a great time to be in town, whether you live here year round, are a snowbird or are in town to look at Palm Desert real estate. Check out some of the festive activities taking place this week that are perfect for the entire family.
Now through Sunday, December 28, the renowned Desert Springs Marriott Resort & Spa is hosting Rockin’ the Holiday Musical Review, a series of live concerts featuring Broadway talent performing classic holiday tunes with a rock and roll twist. The festive performances will take place at the JW Pavilion every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with cocktail receptions before the evening shows. Prices are $15 for children ages 3 to 15, $30 for general admission and $55 for a VIP ticket.
Remembering Sheila Brown-The Last Originals will be exhibited through December 28 at the Desert Art Collection and Sculpture Garden. The internationally artist and desert resident will be honored with a show of her original works, including hand-tinted etchings from the Smithsonian Collection. Benow was the recipient of Palm Springs Life Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.
On Thursday, December 4 from 8 to 10 pm, the McCallum Theatre’s Annual Gala will be in full swing, featuring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald and actor, comedian, singer, writer and Tony Award winner Martin Short. McDonald will be accompanied by a 60-piece orchestra conducted by Grammy Award winner Richard Kaufman.
This weekend is one of Palm Desert’s renowned First Weekends in Palm Desert, which means extended shopping hours coupled with a celebration of world class art, entertainment and cultural activities. It’s an excellent time to enjoy the festivities and get some of your holiday shopping done.
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