SECRETARY ROBERT REICH

Robert B. Reich is Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and Senior Fellow at the Blum Center for Developing Economies. He served as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. He has written fifteen books, including the best sellers Aftershock, The Work of Nations, and Beyond Outrage, and, his most recent, Saving Capitalism. He is also a founding editor of the American Prospect magazine, chairman of Common Cause, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and co-creator of the award-winning documentary, “Inequality For All.” Reich’s newest book is The Common Good. He’s co-creator of the Netflix original documentary “Saving Capitalism,” which is streaming now.

About Our Benefactor Sponsors

• Ron Willison,event producer, Program committee
• Michael C. Green, Palm Springs Cultural Center
• Matt Christianson, Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs Cultural Center
• Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services, Palm Springs Public Library
• Julie Warren, Public Relations & Library Services Manager, Palm Springs Public Library

                         BENEFACTOR SPONSORS

CHAMPION SPONSORS 

ADVOCATE SPONSORS

FAQs

 Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

While there are no age minimums, we do expect this to be an event suitable for adults.  Parental guidance is suggested.

What can I bring into the event?

No food or drinks are allowed in Richards Center for the Arts, except bottled water.  Light refreshments will be sold in the lobby prior to the event but must be consumed in the lobby.  As this is a public school, alcohol is not allowed on campus.

What time does the event begin?  My ticket time says 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

VIP Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.  This start time is only for those with VIP tickets.  If you have VIP tickets, you will attend the VIP Reception from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and then have plenty of time to find your seat for the start of the show at 7:30 p.m. VIP Reception is on the stage of the Richards Center for the Arts.

Robert Reich’s lecture begins at 7:30 p.m.  If your ticket type is Rear Reserved, General Admission, Premium Reserved, ADA Rear, ADA General, or ADA Premium these ticket holders should be at the Richards Center for the Arts, checked in, and in their seats by 7:30 p.m.

Now that I know what time the event begins, when should I arrive?

We think that you should allow plenty of time to find parking and walk to the venue.  For the VIP Reception, please arrive around 5:45 p.m.  For the 7:30 p.m. show, you should plan to arrive about 45 minutes early.  We are expecting nearly 900 attendees so please be patient at check in.  Doors open at 7:00 p.m. but you should allow extra time to get checked in and have time to purchase extra books, snacks, or water.

Will you have alcohol at the VIP Reception?

No. Our venue, Richards Center for the Arts is on a public school campus. No alcohol is permitted.

How long is this event?

We expect Robert Reich’s lecture to be about an hour. With book signing, we can expect to be finished by around 9:30 p.m.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is an extremely small parking lot in front of the Richards Center for the Arts on Ramon Road.  There is also a small lot behind the venue, also on Ramon Road.  We recommend that you seek parking on the Baristo Road side of Palm Springs High School.  There is ample parking on that side and gates will be open so you can walk through the campus to the auditorium. The address for your GPS, Uber, Lyft, etc. is 2401 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262.  Volunteers will guide you to the theater.

Map: https://tinyurl.com/y7stxucn

Do I need to bring my ticket?

To speed up the process, we highly encourage you to bring your paper ticket.  You should be able to access and reprint your tickets through the link at the bottom of this email.

 If you purchased tickets for others, please coordinate with your party prior to arrival.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes

What if I have a problem with the seat assigned to me?

Since seats were assigned at purchase, we will not have the ability to modify your seat assignment.  We apologize.

Will I get a free book?

Yes. We will provide his book “The Common Good.” Our book selection is always at the request of the author or their publisher.

We will also have a variety of Robert Reich’s books for sale by Follett Books from College of the Desert. Cash or credit is accepted.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email: palmspringsspeaks@gmail.com

Phone: 760-624-8752 or 760-218-5080

What's the refund policy?

All sales are final.