Rancho Mirage Speaker Series
Wayne Gretzky Puck Drop & Live Talk Package

Attention hockey fans, two great nights with The Great One!
Less than a week away, get your tickets now for this amazing package.

All Rancho Mirage Speaker Series ticket purchasers will receive a complimentary ticket(s) to the CV Firebirds’ home game against the San Diego Gulls at the Acrisure Arena on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., where Wayne Gretzky will be dropping the ceremonial first puck!

Then, on Monday, January 23, Wayne Gretzky will sit down with moderator, Christine Simpson, at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino as the opening speaker for the 2023 Series.

Moderator for Wayne Gretzky, Christine Simpson:

Boasting almost 25 years of broadcast expertise and a lifetime of hockey knowledge, Christine Simpson has been the face of Sportsnet features and event coverage since the network’s inception in 1998. Simpson currently works as a reporter for the NHL on Sportsnet and her interviews appear on Hockey Night in Canada and Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey.

Click here to purchase tickets Wayne Gretzky/Firebirds

The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series continues on February 21 with professional football icon, entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Emmitt Smith. Click here to read Smith's full bio.

Click here to purchase tickets Emmitt Smith

To close out the Series on March 21, we welcome legendary boxing icon, Olympic Gold Medalist, Hall of Famer, bestselling author, and founder of the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation, Sugar Ray Leonard. Click here to read Leonard's full bio.

Click here to purchase tickets Sugar Ray Leonard

Moderator for Emmitt Smith & Sugar Ray Leonard, Sibley Scoles:

The multi-talented Sibley Scoles is the in-stadium and television host for the Las Vegas Raiders, an actress, model and former recording artist. When she’s not engaging the Raider Nation during her in-game host duties at Allegiant Stadium, she can be seen as co-host of Access Hollywood Weekend and correspondent for both Access Hollywood and All Access.

For details, ticket pricing and details, visit RMSpeakerSeries.com
or call (800) 514-3849.

Get Your Rancho Mirage Resident Card Today
Play Amazing Courses Tomorrow!

The 2023 Rancho Mirage Resident card can be purchased for $69 at City Hall or Mission Hills North Gary Player Signature Course.

Click the link below for application and details on card benefits like advance tee times, merchandise discounts, and more!

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Have You Purchased Your Tickets Yet?

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
February 17 - 19

Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II and JOSHUA LOGAN

Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel
"Tales of the South Pacific" by James A. Michener

SOUTH PACIFIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.

concordtheatricals.com

Disney's
March 17 - 19

Music by ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN & TIM RICE

Book by LINDA WOOLVERTON

Originally Directed by
Robert Jess Roth

Originally Produced by
Disney Theatrical Productions

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
.All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
mtishows.com

Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber's
April 14 - 16

Lyrics by TIM RICE
Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Really Useful Group concordtheatricals.com

Rancho Mirage residents can purchase general admission tickets for a 15% discount in-person at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory. Proof of residency is required. 

Resident discount tickets on sale until:

February 1, 2023 for South Pacific

March 1, 2023 for Beauty & The Beast

April 1, 2023 for Joseph

General Admission ticket holders can enjoy food and beverage options from a local vendor and utilize full bar service from Lulu Catering and Event's on-site bar. Dinner Theatre ticket holders enjoy waiter served meals at their reserved tables in the first three tiers of the amphitheater.

Visit desert-theatricals.com for details.

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or email to [email protected]

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Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory 71-100 Highway 111 | Rancho Mirage | (760) 341-7323

ranchomiragelibrary.org

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

CV Symphony Returns to Rancho Mirage Amphitheater

The City has once again partnered with the Coachella Valley Symphony to bring beautiful music to the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater. CV Symphony, under the music direction of conductor, John Mario, will call the Amphitheater home for their three remaining symphonic concerts of the 2022/2023 season.

First up is "Best of Stage and Screen" on January 29 at 2:00 p.m. This concert is free to the public but reservations are required. Click here to reserve your seat.

Visit cvsymphony.com for details.

Power Up for a Free Day at the Ball Park

It's that time again! On February 4, 2023, all Rancho Mirage residents are invited to a day at Palm Spring Stadium.

Enjoy free admission to the game, a hotdog or hamburger, bag of chips, and a soda or water compliments of the City of Rancho Mirage!

Saturday's game is a double-header beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the Toronto Rush vs. Palm Springs Chill and 12:30 p.m. with the Oregon Lumberjacks vs. Palm Springs Power.

Celebrate The Year of the Rabbit at The River!

The 2023 Lunar Festival at the River is presented by Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission and co-hosted by Panana Events and The River.

This free cultural event honors the Year of the Rabbit with live music, vendors, lion dancers, children's craft station, and more celebrating Asian arts and culture.

Come and celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity at The River located at 71800 Highway 111 on Saturday, February 11th, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Admission and parking are free. Book your free tickets here.

For more information, please visit theriveratranchomirage.com/events.

Prepare to Shred!

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City Board/Commission Openings

The City of Rancho Mirage currently has vacancies on the below-listed City boards/commissions:

Architectural Review Board (must be a licensed landscape architect)
Library and Observatory Foundation Board
Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission
Speaker Series Commission
Traffic Safety Commission

In addition, the City is seeking a volunteer to serve as the City’s representative on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission.

Anyone interested in applying for one of these vacancies can obtain additional information and/or an application form by visiting the City website at RanchoMirageCA.gov or contacting the City Clerk at (760) 324-4511 Ext. 488 or via email to [email protected].

Upcoming City Council Meeting

Special Study Session
Thursday, January 19, 2023 @ 10:30 a.m.

Regular City Council Meeting  
Thursday, January 19, 2023 @ 1:00p.m.
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