“Where Old Hollywood Lived and New Community Lives On”

Movie Colony East
Twin Palms, Frank Sinatra's 1947 estate, with its piano-shaped pool and the San Jacinto mountains beyond

Preserving History. Building Community. Strengthening Neighborhood.

Movie Colony East is a one-of-a-kind Palm Springs neighborhood with deep Hollywood roots and an even brighter future. Together, we celebrate our past, connect today, and invest in what makes MCE home.

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Next Up · Sunday, OCTOBER 25, 2026 · 4–6pm 4th Annual Frank Sinatra Meatball Competition This year, The Movie Colony and El Mirador neighborhoods join MCE for the 4th Annual Frank Sinatra Meatball Competition! Bring your favorite meatball dish or dessert ball creation to share, your favorite neighbors, and your competitive spirit. Contestants will be judged by members of the Palm Springs Police Department and Palm Springs Fire Department (bring a little extra for them to take back to their stations!). Co-sponsored by Councilmember Ron deHarte. PRIVATE RESIDENCE (address provided upon RSVP) RSVP: 415-306-2069 — Space is limited. Advance RSVP required. Flyer: 4th Annual Frank Sinatra Meatball Competition, Sunday, October 25, 4–6 pm, private residence, RSVP 415-306-2069
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Golden Globes Viewing Party

January

A star-studded night with neighbors and friends. Red carpet, best-dressed contest, ballots & prizes.

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ONE-PS Picnic & Expo

Late March / Early April

Join all 52 neighborhoods at Ruth Hardy Park. Visit our award-winning purple and gold tent for movie-themed activities and membership sign-up.

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Mid-Mod Mid‑Summer Mixer

Summer

Cool off with iconic Mid-Mod drinks, non-alcoholic options, and your coolest mod attire.

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Sinatra Memorial Meatball Cookoff

Late October

Our famous cookoff is back — Rat Pack style. Vegetarian, vegan, and treat-ball desserts welcome!

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Hollywood in the MCE Neighborhood

This Month’s Feature

Portrait of Hedy Lamarr, 1939

Hedy Lamarr

Long before Wi‑Fi connected the world, Hedy Lamarr helped invent the technology behind it — while calling Movie Colony East home. Her residence on El Alameda remains part of the extraordinary legacy woven into our neighborhood streets.

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New Initiative

Fire Station Friends

MCE has the opportunity to join Palm Springs Firefighters Booster Brigade — a new program to support the incredible firefighters who serve our neighborhood, through quarterly outreach, holiday drives, and shared community moments. Watch for updates.

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Community Spotlight

Faces of MCE

We love Movie Colony East for its classic Palm Springs architecture, its rich Hollywood history and ties to iconic celebrities, its proximity to Ruth Hardy Park and Uptown, and — most of all — its neighbors.

— DON & STEVE, TACHEVAH DR, RESIDENTS SINCE 2011

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