McCallum Theatre Institute's Summer Session Festival 2008 presents four performances to educate, entertain and enthrall audiences of all ages during the week of June 16-20 at McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts in Palm Desert.

The McCallum Theatre Institute will present the Tenth Annual Open Call Amateur Talent Competition hosted by KJJZ's popular morning personalities Jim "Fitz" and Wendy Fitzgerald. Finalists will appear on stage in three performances on Friday, April 25 at 7PM and Saturday, April 26 at 2PM and 7PM. This annual sell-out event has become an audience favorite - fun for the entire family.

The McCallum Theatre Institute will present the Tenth Annual Open Call Amateur Talent Competition hosted by KJJZ's popular morning personalities Jim "Fitz" and Wendy Fitzgerald. Finalists will appear on stage in three performances on Friday, April 25 at 7PM and Saturday, April 26 at 2PM and 7PM. This annual sell-out event has become an audience favorite - fun for the entire family.

The Kingston Trio is one of the few groups that have survived the many changes in the world of music. Nearly half a century since "Tom Dooley" rocketed to the top of the charts, The Kingston Trio is still on the road performing their many hits, including "Scotch and Soda," "Hard, Ain't It Hard," and "Tijuana Jail."

On Saturday, April 12th, From 10am to 4pm. La Quinta Arts Foundation, (LQAF), proudly presents its final "Art Under the Umbrellas" event of the season, to be held in the quaint setting of Old Town, in the heart of La Quinta.

The circus rolls into town for an afternoon of family fun when the Rancho Mirage Family Circus takes the stage at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Sunday, April 13, at 3:00pm.

Pianist and composer Ramsey Lewis has been referred to as "the great performer," a title reflecting his performance style and musical selections that display his early gospel roots and classical training.

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell returns to the McCallum stage on Tuesday, April 1, at 8:00pm. In his four decades in the music business, Steve has achieved success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor, and performer. He is a Grammy-winning producer, a two time Emmy nominee, and has been nominated for Academy and Golden Globe Awards.

One of the worlds most celebrated and renowned violinists, Anne-Sophie Mutter will perform at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Wednesday, April 9, at 8:00pm. Her program for the performance will feature works by Johannes Brahms, including "Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major, Op. 100," "Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78," and "Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108."

The Tchaikovsky Ballet and Orchestra is one of Russia's most distinguished and prominent artistic companies. With 60 dancers and a 55-piece orchestra, this spectacular company will perform "Swan Lake" at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Sunday, April 6, at 7:00pm.

CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre is coming to the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California for five performances Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30. There is no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery and the memory of CATS.

The McCallum Theatre Institute will present the Tenth Annual Open Call Amateur Talent Competition hosted by KJJZ's popular morning personalities Jim "Fitz" and Wendy Fitzgerald. Finalists will appear on stage in three performances on Friday, April 25 at 7PM and Saturday, April 26 at 2PM and 7PM. This annual sell-out event has become an audience favorite - fun for the entire family.