Lunafest — a short feast of films for women

By Jorie Parr
Posted on January 15, 2016

A film fest that’s fun, enlightening and benefits a good cause? That’s Lunafest, a morning full of short movies by, for, and about women. It’s billed for Saturday, Jan. 30 at Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. It’s even affordable. Tickets for $15 include a petit dejuener of coffee and pastries at 9 a.m., with show time at 9:30. It’s hosted by Soroptimist International of Palm... READ MORE

Theater critic’s preview for the new year

By Michael Toscano
Posted on January 08, 2016

With discretionary spending on theater tickets sometimes challenging for patrons to manage, some area companies have played it safe in recent years. They have been offering productions they know will fill seats, rather than experimenting with new plays and musicals.But with the economy on the upswing, 2016 offers the opportunity to move away a bit from the tried-and-true favorites that have ... READ MORE