Plaza Theatre Serves as Backdrop for City Address

Mayor Lisa Middleton to deliver 2022 State of the City at Plaza Theatre

PALM SPRINGS — For the second time in three years the celebrated Plaza Theatre in Downtown, an extraordinary gem of history, will serve as the backdrop for the Annual State of the City as the City Council presents its plans for the future. The Theatre was first used as the backdrop for the event in September 2019.

Mayor Lisa Middleton will deliver the annual State of the City address on Tuesday, May 3 at the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs, one of the City’s most important historic landmarks and architectural gems.

The event, which also includes community awards, is hosted by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and will kick off at 6 p.m. with a video and update from Mayor Middleton and the City Council highlighting accomplishments and milestones in their districts over the past year. In addition, former Council-member J.R. Roberts, Chairman of the Plaza Theatre Restoration Committee, along with Council-member liaison Geoff Kors, will update the business community about ongoing fundraising efforts for the Plaza Theatre restoration.

Following the presentation, the Chamber of Commerce will present awards to four community members working to make a difference in the Palm Springs community. This year’s honorees are:

• Linda Barrack, CEO of Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Community Leadership Award.
• Greg Rodriguez, Government and Public Policy Advisor, Office of Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez, Community Appreciation Award.
• Scott White, CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs, Economic Development Award.
• Geoff Kors, Palm Springs Council-member and liaison to the Chamber of Commerce, PS I Love You Award.

“After two difficult years struggling with the impacts of COVID-19, we are thrilled to invite our community to this year’s State of the City update to learn about what your leaders are doing to keep our community safe and thriving, while at the same time showcasing our historic Plaza Theatre,” said Mayor Lisa Middleton. “Despite a global pandemic that has challenged municipalities around the nation and the world, tourism, business and economic development continue to thrive in Palm Springs and we have much to celebrate as we move forward into a new era.”

Tickets are $80 and include reserved seating in the theatre plus access to a reception beginning at 5 p.m. at Il Corse Palm Springs, 111 N. Palm Canyon Drive across from the Plaza Theatre, 125 S. Palm Canyon Drive. To register, click here. www.pschamber.org

In addition, free seats at the Plaza Theatre will be available at the State of the City for members of the public, who do not wish to attend the reception. Residents can watch the broadcast on the City’s YouTube channel and throughout the month of May on Palm Springs Community Television.

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