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Tuesday, July 7 | ☀️ 108°/79°
Happy Tuesday! If you’re fans of the Palm Springs Cultural Center like we are, we have some good news! The team posted online that they’re making steady progress on recovery after a fire broke out in their cafe area, with restoration crews using HEPA air scrubbers and filtration equipment inside Theatre 2 and Theatre 3 to clear out smoke particles and odors. Theatre 1 escaped damage entirely, and staff said they hope to reopen it this week for all those upcoming events still listed on its website and Eventbrite (including the screening of “Jaws” that Kendall was so excited for), once the lobby's smoke smell clears.
🎶 Setting the mood: "Danceteria" by Madonna
Leading Off
The curved wall, glass blocks, and illuminated palm trees were among the issues raised by committee members on Monday.
Palm Springs advances In-N-Out design, but with a catch
A Palm Springs committee approved the design for a proposed In-N-Out Burger restaurant on Monday, but not before rejecting an earlier version of the plan and demanding one more round of changes.
Driving the news: The Architectural Review Committee voted 5-0 to conditionally approve revised plans for the restaurant at 1801 East Palm Canyon Drive in Smoke Tree Village, adding a requirement that the applicant return for a sixth design review before receiving final sign-off.
An initial motion to approve the project failed 3-2 earlier in the same meeting, with members citing continued design concerns.
Why it matters: State rules limited the committee to either approving or denying the application that night, according to Principal Planner Ken Lyon, who said the meeting marked the fifth review of a project that's been in the works since 2024.
Committee members described feeling boxed in by the process, with one calling the choice "a gun to the head."
What they're saying: Five residents spoke, all critical of the design. Chris Menrad said any new fast-food building "should be exceptional, not just different." Tom Dolle called the design "a confused white elephant" that "belongs at Art Deco Miami."
In-N-Out development manager Peter Kulmaticki defended the plans as "an in-house building unlike any other," but said he lacked authority to approve every requested change on the spot.
The sticking points: Commissioners took issue with the mix of Art Deco-style curved corners, glass block, bright white walls and illuminated palm-tree graphics. They also pushed for stronger landscape screening to block headlight glare from the 40-plus car drive-through queue and more shade trees.
What's next: Kulmaticki said he'll bring the committee's feedback to In-N-Out's executive committee, though he cautioned "a wholesale redesign" would be difficult.
Briefly
🏳️🌈 L-Fund now operating under LGBTQ center
The L-Fund began operating as a program of The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert on July 1, now rebranded as "The L-Fund at The Center."
During a transitional period, the fund's programs will continue as they have historically, overseen by a new position called Director of The L-Fund at The Center. Donations previously restricted to specific L-Fund programs or events will keep those restrictions. New donations can be sent to The Center.
Details: Questions can be directed to Center CEO Mike Thompson at [email protected], or to Dr. Karyl Ketchum, Director of The L-Fund at The Center, at [email protected].
A MESSAGE FROM
THE LIVING DESERT
Meet more than 600 animals, explore desert gardens, and cool off at the Oasis Splash Pad. Included with admission and membership, the splash pad is the perfect place to beat the heat all summer long.
Contact [email protected] for questions.
📆 Featured Events
Learn the Tarot: Beginners Course
10 a.m. | The Center
This six-week course for beginners, taught by facilitator Michael Van Why, explores the history and mystery of the 600-year-old tarot deck. ($90-$120)
July Leads Lunch
12 p.m. | El Jefe Desert Cantina
Featuring city updates from local leaders and a 10-minute business spotlight. Chamber members attend at no added cost beyond their lunch.
Backgammon Club
3 p.m. | Market Market
Come play backgammon with a mix of novice and advanced players each week. Beginners can get a quick lesson before joining a few matches.
Queer Colon Care Collective (Virtual)
5 p.m. | Virtual
This ongoing virtual session, hosted by David Russo, is open to colorectal cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to share experiences and discuss recovery topics.
Palm Springs Historic Site Preservation Board
5:30 p.m. | City Hall
This seven-member board identifies, nominates, and recommends historic sites and districts to the City Council while promoting awareness of the city's cultural and architectural heritage. It typically meets the first Tuesday of each month.
Palm Springs Power Baseball Game
7 p.m. | Palm Springs Stadium
Palm Springs Power Baseball plays home games through the summer at Palm Springs Stadium, with weekly promotions including discounted drinks and free admission for kids 12 and under on Saturdays. Active military, police, and fire personnel receive free admission with ID. ($10)
📌 Save the Date
Palm Springs Food Truck Festival Saturday at Sunrise Park
PSPsychedelic Society Presents: Microdosing psychedelics at Mizell Center on Saturday
The Wizard of Oz begins July 17 at Palm Canyon Theatre
🚠 And Finally …
Each week, The Post partners with a local animal shelter to feature one of the many animal companions ready for a new home in our community.
Meet Dayla: She’s an almost 3-year-old female Shepherd mix who is shy at first but friendly once she warms up. How can you resist those adorable floppy ears!
Staff say she enjoys walks with volunteers nearly as much as playtime with other dogs, and does well with fellow canines.
If you're interested: You can visit the shelter at 4575 East Mesquite Ave. Take note that they have shifted to their summer hours: the shelter is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekend. The shelter is closed on Mondays.
You can always call the shelter at 760-416-5718.
But wait: Make sure to check out all the other cats here, and find dogs here.
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