Seg 2 – Palm Springs Symphony/Plaza Theatre Segment

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PALM SPRINGS SYMPHONY/PLAZA THEATRE w/ Maestro Tom Hartley A 501C3 organization. Symphony in residence @ the Plaza Theater.
– REPORT on their mission statement; Our mission is to provide a professional orchestral group to enhance and enrich the cultural life of Palm Springs and the greater C.V. To offer concerts, recitals and special events with programs of musical and artistic excellence that entertain educate and engage the audience. We are also dedicated to giving free concerts to children where they can experience a live symphony orchestra.
– REPORT on their concert @ St. Margarets.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Sun., Dec., 7, ‘2025 “Sleigh Ride & Symphony: A Joyful Christmas Concert” @ Plaza Theatre
2. Tues., Feb., 17, 2026 “From Mozart to Modern: A Symphony Across Time” @ Plaza Theatre
3. Tues., Mar., 31, 2026; “An Evening of Elegance: Elizabeth Pitcairin & the Red Violin” @ Plaza Theatre
4. Sat., May 9, 2026; “May Musical Mischief: A Symphony of Surprises” for Mom @ Plaza Theatre
5. Sat., July 4, 2026; “Liberty & Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of America” @ Plaza Theatre
– DISCUSSION of how to support, donate, purchase tickets etc.,
– (contact info; www.palmsprings-symphony.org and (760) 773-2575)

Tom

Seg 3 – Palm Springs Air Museum and Palm Springs Art Museum Segment

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM; w/ Ann Greer; 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that the Museum now has 80 plus aircraft IN 91,000 Sq. feet of climate-controlled hanger space. Open 10 AM to 5 PM every day. Dogs on leashes welcome too.
– REPORT that the construction is over.
– DISCUSSION of all the planes.
– REPORT that the Library has Simulators.
– REPORT on the pilot SOAR program (Science of Aviation and Rocketry. 4 sessions of half-day for only 15 kids per week. Must be in middle school. $250/week including all materials. Sign up online. Connected w/ NASA.
1. EACH SATURDAY; 8 AM – 5 PM; Open Cockpit. Different planes each week. Book a ride on the website for early morning, mostly on weekends.
2. OCT., 25, ’25; 10 AM – 3 PM – Car Show & Chili Cook-Off
3. NOV., 1, ’25; 1 – 2 PM – Dickey Chapelle
4. NOV., 8’ 25; 1 – 5 PM – PSAM’S 29TH Bday and Veterans’ Day Air Fair.
– REPORT on the Gift Shop; i.e. the “Skybattle” board game, models, coloring books, costumes.
– REPORT that children under 12 get in FREE w/ a paid adult.
– DISCUSSION of the flight simulators. (F-16) The collection of every issue of Life Magazine.
– Stealth simulator is open every day.
– REPORT that the B17 is open 10 AM to 1 PM.
– REPORT that the Café is closed Tues. and Wed., Open the rest of the week.
– (contact info; www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760 778-6262)

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM; w/ Anahi Navarro; 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262
– OCT., 2; 5 PM T-Kay
– OCT., 3; 6:30 PM “Do You Remember” a film w/ Clive Davis
– OCT., 4 – MAY 30 Frey House
– OCT., 18 – Architecture and Design Center (300 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA.) Modern Women: The Influencers Who Shaped Palm Springs.
– OCT 26; 10 AM – 5 PM Dia de Los Muertos
-(contact info: www.psmuseum.org and (760) 322-4800)

Ann and Anahi