What is Palm Springs Speaks?
Palm Springs Speaks is a speaker series that brings distinguished speakers from the worlds of politics, wellness, and entertainment to the Coachella Valley in California.
Past guests have included former Vice President Al Gore, Bob Woodward, Deepak Chopra, Janet Mock, Jane Fonda, Dame Joan Collins, and Rick Steves, just to name a few.
We are a fundraising vehicle benefiting The Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library.
Season Eight Speakers
Jane Wiedlin
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Palm Springs Cultural Center, Theatre One
6:00-7:00 PM – VIP Pre-Event: Includes Book, Photo opportunity with Jane, early book signing (as time allows), and preferred seating in the front section. Very Limited tickets available
7:00-8:45 PM – Moderated talk on stage with Bruce Fessier followed by a short musical performance to end the presentation
8:45 – 9:30 PM – Book signing
ASL Interpreting Services
- Guests may request an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter by contacting us at palmspringspeaks@gmail.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event date to schedule an ASL interpreter. Requests made with less notice will be subject to availability and not guaranteed.
- Specific seats are designated for interpreting. In addition to securing an interpreter, our team will partner with the box office to invoice you directly the correct seats for purchase. Please do not purchase seats on your own if you require the use of interpreting services.
BECOME A SPONSOR!
We can’t do this alone…it takes a village to continuously present high caliber speaker events.
We have various levels of sponsorship opportunities available!
Benefactor Sponsor
Palm Springs Speaks started in 2017 initially by the Palm Springs Cultural Center and the Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library but has evolved with the Friends as sole benefactor/presenting sponsor. This speaker series was developed to bring noted speakers representing many walks of life to the Coachella Valley. Proceeds go to support the Palm Springs Public Library.
Our Sponsors
