From jazz guitar legend to soul-pop vocalist extraordinaire, Grammy Award winner George Benson has cultivated an international fan base as well as tremendous critical acclaim for three things - incomparable versatility, first-class execution in all he does, and, perhaps most importantly, for never being predictable.

The celebrated St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre performs the dramatic "Carmen" at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Monday, February 11, 2008, at 8:00pm. The full-length ballet in four acts is danced to music by Georges Bizet, with choreography and libretto by the company's Artistic Director Yuri Petukhov.

It will be a hilarious evening when comedian David Spade comes to the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, for one performance on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 8:00pm.

Sponsored by the Palm Springs Opera Guild, Europe's famed Teatro Lirico presents a stunning traditional performance of the passions and romantic tragedy of Giacomo Puccini's "Tosca" on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 7:00pm.

Long acknowledged as one of Broadway's finest singing actresses, the vivacious Bernadette Peters is a performer of unparalleled versatility, talent and charm. Her sweet, yet intelligent, delivery of timeless Broadway standards showcases her astonishing range. Throughout her illustrious career, Tony Award-winning actress Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences with her performances on stage, on television and in film, in concert, and in the recording industry.

Consistently acclaimed as one of the greatest folk dance companies, the Moiseyev Dance Company has captivated audiences the world over with their exuberant performances of the traditional and dramatic dances of Russia.

Now in their 59th year of performance, The Four Freshmen continue to bring their unique brand of vocal harmony to audiences worldwide. Their show is a mixture of new arrangements of jazz standards and familiar classic favorites and will be presented by the City of Indian Wells on Monday, January 28, 2008 at 8:00pm at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert.

The Muses 100/Patroness Circle of the McCallum Theatre will celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a fantastic fundraising event, "A Theatre Ball," on February 16, 2008, at the Westin Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage.

Do Jump! presents "At Such a Dizzy Height", a visually stunning display of aerial dance, circus arts, video and live music. The Portland-based troupe takes the audience on a playful journey celebrating life, love, color, shape and spirit.

Keiko Matsui has set herself apart during her nearly twenty year recording career with her powerful and introspective compositions that blend both western and eastern musical influences. Keiko Matsui will appear at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at 8:00pm.

Renowned classical pianist Gustavo Romero returns to the McCallum Theatre on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 7:00pm to begin a multi-year cycle featuring all of the piano sonatas of Ludwig van Beethoven with a program of "The Complete Beethoven Sonatas, Program I."

Kiri Te Kanawa has earned worldwide fame for her beautiful soprano voice and the ease and style with which she performs the great opera classics. As part of her farewell tour, opera fans will welcome Kiri Te Kanawa to the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at 8:00pm.