Two weeks after a fire forced a closure of the Palm Springs Cultural Center, the facility’s historic Camelot Theatre will reopen Saturday with a screening of the film classic “Jaws.”
“Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we are able to welcome audiences back to the Camelot while restoration efforts continue elsewhere in the building,” center officials said in a statement.
Fire erupted at the center in the 2300 block of East Baristo Road shortly after 7:30 p.m. June 27, damaging the roof and attic space above a kitchen area, according to the Palm Springs Fire Department. A total of 31 firefighters contained the fire to the cafe area and evacuated 30 people. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was still under investigation.
Theater officials announced on social media in the following days that the cafe was unusable, with water damage inside theaters 2 and 3 and the entire building smelling of smoke. Cleanup and restoration efforts were continuing, including removing smoke particles and odors from the affected theaters.
The historic Camelot Theatre will reopen with a screening of “Jaws” at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11.
“Your donations, kind words, and encouragement have helped us reach this important milestone,” center officials said on social media. “Join us for an unforgettable night at the movies and help us kick off the remainder of our Summer Weekend Program. There’s no better way to celebrate the return of the Camelot than together, on the big screen.”