Palm Springs, CA
The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation is inviting the community to a special fundraising event called Cocktails on the Page, a celebration of books and libraries.
The event will take place on Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at a private home in the Movie Colony neighborhood of Palm Springs.
Special guests Lucie Arnaz and Laurence Luckinbill, who are married, will attend and talk about their books and careers. The conversation will be led by Foundation board member Corey Roskin.
Guests will enjoy cocktails and light appetizers by the pool while listening to Arnaz and Luckinbill discuss their lives, their writing, and why libraries matter to them.
Each ticket includes the cocktail event, a live discussion with the authors, and signed copies of both books:
- Lucy & Desi: The Love Letters by Lucie Arnaz
- Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theater Saved My Life by Laurence Luckinbill
Tickets are $175 per person, with $100 tax-deductible, and are available in limited numbers. Tickets can be purchased online through the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation.
Lucie Arnaz is an award-winning actress and singer known for her work on television, Broadway, and film. She is the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and has also produced documentaries about her parents’ lives.
Laurence Luckinbill is a well-known stage and screen actor, writer, and teacher. His career includes Broadway performances, films, television roles, and one-person historical plays performed around the world.
The event supports the mission of the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation, which raises private funds to strengthen library programs, services, and major projects, including the ongoing library renovation.
