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Council greenlights phase‑2 mural program and downtown concert series to boost cultural tourism
Summary
The council authorized a second phase of the Downtown Mural Program (phase 2 curator agreement and $250,000 Art in Public Places funding) and approved a 12‑month outdoor concert series produced by Take 5 Entertainment for $132,000 to animate downtown Pearson Boulevard.
Desert Hot Springs on July 1 took several votes aimed at boosting the city’s downtown arts and events profile, approving the next phase of a mural program and a yearlong outdoor concert series.
Staff said phase 1 resulted in 12 high‑profile murals and significant regional attention. The council authorized the city manager to negotiate a professional services…
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