Book Signing with George Chakiris

515 North Palm Canyon Drive,Palm Springs CA 92262

29 May, 2021

Description

George Chakiris, Golden Globe and Academy Award Winner, will sign his new memoir, My West Side Story. Academy Award & Golden Globe winner, George Chakiris, will sign his new memoir, MY WEST SIDE STORY. George Chakiris' reclusive reputation has made him highly sought for interviews. Now, he opens up about life in and out of the spotlight as we approach the 60th anniversary of the Academy Award winning film. Chakiris started his acting/dancing career appearing in musicals such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), White Christmas (1954), and There's No Business Like Show Business (1954).  In 1961, George's biggest success came with the film West Side Story, for which he won the Golden Globe and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Bernardo, leader of the Sharks. Besides films, Chakiris performed on Broadway and for television, appearing on such shows as Wonder Woman, Superboy, Medical Center, Hawaii Five-O, Dallas, Murder, She Wrote and the TV daytime drama Santa Barbara. FROM THE SILVER SCREEN TO STERLING SILVER -  George Chakiris, parlayed his talent from the Silver Screen to Sterling Silver Jewelry, featuring necklaces, bracelets, earrings, dramatic belts and more.  Many of his designs have been inspired by colleagues such as Marilyn Monroe and Rosemarie Clooney.  COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: Just Fabulous Palm Springs is committed to providing a safe environment for our clients and staff. We will be following these Covid-19 CDC safety precautions. The signing will take place outside in our courtyard; all staff and customers must wear face masks and practice social distancing of 6 feet; hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the store and at each entrance. If you have any questions or concerns regarding Covid-19 protocols, please email us at [email protected].