Plaza Theatre to Hold Fundraising Event Featuring Exclusive Prescott Car Collection

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Contact:: Bob Bogard 760-464-0182 bob@obayley.net

PALM SPRINGS, CA – March 20, 2024: The Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation announced that theatre supporters will have the opportunity to attend a fundraising event at an exclusive venue that houses more than 100 rare and vintage automobiles. Called ‘Drive the Plaza Theatre Into the Future,’ the event will offer participants the opportunity to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and live musical entertainment while viewing an amazing vintage auto collection owned by collector Brad Prescott. The event takes place on Friday April 19 from 5-6 pm for the VIP admission and 6-8 pm for general admission. It will be held at The Prescott Collection Hangar in Palm Springs. The address will be provided when guests RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/CarHangar.

Tickets are $100 for General Admission, $250 for VIP Admission (includes early exclusive tour of Brad Prescott’s favorite vehicles in his collection, preferred parking, and the option to apply $250 toward the naming of a seat in the theatre), and Grand Admission at $1,000 (includes the early exclusive tour of the collection with the owner, preferred parking, and the ability to fully secure the naming of a seat in the theatre).

The Prescott Collection celebrates the postwar American automobile. It comprises more than 100 automobiles, ranging from award-winning restorations to extremely low mileage original examples. It includes renowned luxury marques such as Cadillac, Lincoln and Packard as well as “orphan makes” including Nash, Rambler and Studebaker. They are housed in a series of specially constructed hangars in Palm Springs.

“We are thrilled that renowned car collector Brad Prescott will allow our theatre supporters to view his impressive auto collection at this unique fundraising event,” said Foundation Board member Kathy Weremiuk. “Event attendees will be able to view these rare and highly collectable vintage cars and also have the opportunity to credit their donation to name a seat in the theatre. We look forward to providing this fun opportunity to our new and existing donors.”

The Foundation is continuing to raise funds to fully restore the Plaza Theatre, one of the most iconic venues in Palm Springs. The Foundation has already raised more than $15M but must raise at least $10M more to cover the construction costs and contingencies plus startup expenses. These needed funds will help restore the building to its original splendor and update it to meet the access, technology, and equity needs of today and tomorrow. It is projected that the restoration work will take approximately eighteen months to complete, allowing the Plaza Theatre to open in 2025.

There are many ways in which the public may continue to play a significant role in the Plaza Theatre restoration, including becoming a Founder, securing a Naming Opportunity for seats or other areas of the building, or making a general donation. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information visit SaveThePlazaTheatrePS.org

About the Plaza Theatre

Originally built in 1936, the building was used for film premieres and screenings, nationally broadcast radio theatre programs, and other performances. In its later years, the theater was home to the long-running “The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.” Over the decades, the building has deteriorated, so a capital campaign was initiated by the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation to restore the beloved structure to its former glory.