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Oct 2014
POOL PARTIES All Worlds Resort CCBC Resort Helios check websites
DBA EVENTS
Palm Springs Art Museum Free admission 4pm ‘til 8pm Every Thurs.
2015 BUSINESS MEMBER DIRECTORY CLOSES SEPTEMBER 1. There is still time to be included in the 2015 Business Member Directory. DBA Mixer - Mixer Co-Hosted By Twin Palms & The Gay Desert Guide 08 Sep 2014 6:00 PM • Twin Palm Bistro, 1201 E. Palm Canyon Dr, 92264 - See more at: http://www. desertbusinessassociation. org/#sthash.aNvbn2Tf. dpuf
SPECIALS
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STREET FAIR
VillageFest Thursdays at 6 PM all along Palm Canyon Drive, various shops and booths all along the main drag
MUSEUMS
Monday night is Nina’s Greek Pizza Day. Free beer with any pizza $19 and up. Enjoy a free beer
PS LEATHER ORDER OF THE DESERT Palm Springs Leather Order of The Desert Bev Benefit TOOL SHED First Friday of each month 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
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Show your pride and come out to celebrate Los Angeles’ LGBT Community! Arrive early for our special pregame including Mary Lambert singing the National Anthem. Stay after the game to see fireworks set to DJ Manny Lehman. Friday, August 22 vs New York Mets, 7:10pm Promotion: Friday Night Fireworks set to DJ Manny Lehman losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com search LGBT
DDG NOTES
-Write your history. A program to continuously document your story . Like a free blog you may document your life and up load pictures. Keep it personal or share it its up to you. will@desertdailyguide.com Full detailes in Aug. - Movie Night at CCBC Bridesmaids and Special Feature (Audience Vote) Tuesdays around 8pm Weekly Giveaways For Details and suggestions... will@desertdailyguide.com
FIND OUR WRITERS Adrian “Adrian’s Picks” host of CCBC Tuesday Night Movies
George Zander at Street Fest every Thursday night Jersey Shores at Azul Thursday night Thomi Clinton at Azul Bingo Night
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men + leather + levis. adult beverages daily.
Saturday, August 16th
Mr. Tool Shed Leather 2015 CONTEST
Saturday, October 11th at 9pm Applications available online or at the bar.
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SMOKING LOUNGE POOL TABLE VIDEO GAMES
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O-69 BINGO / wednesdays noon LEATHER GEAR NIGHT / tuesdays 9pm - $2 Bud/Bud Light Drafts and Free Pool to those in Leather
JAGER WEDNESDAYS / wednesays - $3 Jager shots 8-BALL TOURNAMENT / thursdays 7pm • sundays 1pm UNDERWEAR NIGHT / thursdays from 9pm
DJ LUIS CINTRON / thursday, friday & saturday nights CHEAP BEER DAY / sunday - open till close
Open Mon-Fri 10 am - 2 am Sat & Sun 8 am - 2 am facebook.com/toolshedps Follow Us on Twitter twitter/ToolShedPS
In the Warm Sands District AMPLE PARKING
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Ready to Party in August?
August 20-24, 2014
Meet & Greet at Pine Knot Pier Pool Parties Guest DJ’s Bears and Beer Sunset Cruise All Male Bartenders FEATURING COLTON FORD Host Hotel Northwoods Resort WWW.BBAWEEKEND.COM
10% OF TICKET SALES ARE DONATED TO AAP OF PALM SPRINGS
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Inside This Week’s Issue “Daily What’s Happening” Begins On Page 14
22 Local Notes 34 Bars, Resorts & Restaurants 36 Business Directory 32 Classifieds 25 Desk of the Publisher 45 Adrian’s Picks 54 Jersey’s Journal 55 The Last Word 52 Maps of the Area 46 Massage Directory 22 OUR Transgender community 44 Prime Timers of The Desert; 04 Special Events 43 The Center Schedule 40 Weekly Guide to Stars 48 Gay News
contact
Publisher: Will Paige Editors Adrian Ayala, Justin Paige Writer/Photographer: Adrian Ayala
Sales 888-743-3349 Account Representatives Erich Ulbing SUPPORT STAFF Contributing Writers Jersey Shore, JP, Will Paige, Adrian Ayala George Zander, Thomi Clinton.
Volume 20, Issue 06 Aug 13, 2014 to Aug 19, 2014
RIP Robin Williams 8 -11-14 Williams mugs for the audience during the USO tour at Camp Liberty Post Exchange in Baghdad, Iraq; photo by Spc. Erik LeDrew, U.S. Army. (Released) page 25. Justice watch Juan Ceballos, page 28. The DDG is published by the DDG Media Group. Advertisers, or other interested persons may write to DDG Media Group, Activities and Entertainment Guide Division, Mailing and office address: 1717 E Vista Chino A7-480, Palm Springs, CA 92262 or call 888-743-3349 or 760-9133340 or FAX 844-800-9700 Opinions expressed in the DDG columns do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the DDG, its staff, or its advertisers, with the exception of the Desert Daily Guide Editorial Staff. DDG is not responsible for claims made by its advertisers, or the products or services they offer. Listings, pictures, or advertisements in the DDG should not be construed to represent or reflect the sexual orientation of any business, its owners, or its staff. All events are subject to change without notice. Any omissions of events are not intentional. © 2014 DDG Media Group , Inc. All Rights Reserved. will@desertdailyguide.com
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Score Sat. 12pm Tool Shed Wed. 12PM 0-69 Bingo Legends Sat. 2PM Bingo With Cowboy Steve
KARAOKE
Legends Of Palm Springs Karaoke Jo Wed 6pm-10pm Jimmy Sun 1pm-5pm
POOL
Tool Shed Free Pool 6-10 PM Tues. Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 3PM 8 Ball tournament Barracks Mon 7p
FEATURED HAPPY HOUR Legends Mon-Fri 2p-7p Sat-Sun 11a-7p Oscars Mon-Fri 2p-7p Score Everyday 6a-8p Tool Shed Mon-Fri 10a-8p S&S 8a-8p Pinochio Everyday 7:30a-2p Rio Azul Wed-Sun 4p-7p Barracks Mon-Sat 2p-2p Sun Bev Bust-
WEDNESDAY, AUG 13TH
6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $2 Rolling Rock Bottles all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Chili Relleno & Eggs $9.75, Lunch Special Bacon Guacamole
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Cheeseburger $10.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8:00pm; $3 Jager Shots All Day Long 12:00 PM Tool Shed The Original O-69 Bingo at 12 Noon 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Legends of Palm Springs 2-4-1 Happy Hour 2 to 7 PM 3:00 PM Oscars Happy Hour 3 7PM Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special Chicken Enchiladas $12.95 4:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs Trivia 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour 5-7 PM 6:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs Karaoke Jo 6 PM to 10 PM 8:00 PM Barracks Underwear Night 9:00 PM Tool Shed Wet Weds! $2 Drafts ‘til Midnight
THURSDAY, AUG 14TH
6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Carne Asada and Eggs $10.25, Lunch Special Meatloaf or Meatloaf Sandwich $9.75 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8:00pm 11:00 AM Oscars 11a - 9 p 2:00 PM
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Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7PM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour to 2-7 PM 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM Street Fair Crispy Tacos $2 6:00 PM Palm Springs Village Fest 7:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tournament 8:00 PM Barracks SPANK! Fetish Social Night Tool Shed Underwear Night 10:00 PM Barracks THRUST featuring Art with his men and DJ Mixtress Victoria 7:00 PM Hard Rock CafeF LIRT Bella da Ball
FRIDAY, AUG 15TH
6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $7 Belvedere Vodka all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special California Chipotle Benedict $10.50, Lunch Special Fish and Chips $10.25 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour til 8pm 11:00 AM Oscars 11 - 10 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7PM Legends of Palm Springs 2p - 12a Happy Hour to 7 PM 3:00 PM
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul House Margarita $5 Hunters FUR 7:00 PM Barracks Fund Raisers & Cruise Night Spurline show tunes 8:00 PM Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts 10:00 PM Tool Shed Music by DJ Luis Cintron
SATURDAY, AUG 16TH
6:00 AM Score Happy Hour until 8 PM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chili Verde Omelet or burrito $9.95 or salmon Benedict $10.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 8:00 AM Oscars 8a -10p Brunch until 2 PM $5 Bloody Mary’s, $9 Bottomless Mimosas Tool Shed Happy Hour til 8pm; Rehab with Doctor Sonny until 2 PM 11:00 AM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 11 to 7 PM Score12:00 Noon Bingo 1:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs $3 Holler - Beer, Hot Dog, & Chips till 5pm 2:00 PM Legends Bingo With Cowboy Steve Barracks Happy Hour to 8 PM DiGS MARM-A-RAMA Spin the Wheel Drinks 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul House Margaritas $5 7:00 PM DiGS Country Western Roundup!
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Toucans The Playgirls bring you shows every Sunday at 8 and 10 PM.
MONDAY, AUG 18TH
8:00 PM Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts Spurline show tunes 10:00 PM Tool Shed Music by DJ Luis Cintron
Toucans DJ GoGO Boys
SUNDAY, AUG 17TH
6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $4 Cucumber or Southern Mary all day 7:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Eggs Benedict $10.25 7:30 AM Pinocchio Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis. Get a Martini BURGER! 8:00 AM Oscars 8a - 2a Brunch til 2 PM $5 Bloody Marys, $9 Bottomless Mimosas Tool Shed Cheap Beer Day $1.75 16 oz. Bud or Bud Light Drafts From Open ‘Til Close, Happy Hour until 8pm 11:00 AM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 11 to 7 PM 1:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tourn. Legends Karaoki Brunch 1-5pm SpurLine Beer Bust until 7:00 2:00 PM Barracks Beer Bust All Day Long 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 4:00 PM Oscars Sunday Funday Tea Dance til 8 PM 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM 7:00 PM Streetbar “Miss Fern” 8:00 PM Tool Shed Weekend Wrap-Up Night
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6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $7 Belvedere Vodka all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chile Verde Omelet or Burrito $9.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8 PM 11:00 AM Oscars 11a - 9p Happy Hour All Day $7 Burgers & Fries 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8 PM $1.50 Drafts All Day Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 2 to 7 PM 2-4-1 cocktails 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM 7:00 PM Barracks Free Pizza & Beer Bust Prices Hunters Service Ind. Night SpurLine Original One & Only Showtunes 12:00 AM
TUESDAY, AUG 19TH
6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $2 PBR Tallboys and Free Pool all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special 1/2 french toast w/ bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch Special 1/2 sandwich/soup or salad $8.75 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martini 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8pm 11:00 AM Oscars 11a 9p Happy Hour All Day Azul Bella da Ball Cabaret Variety Revue
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2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour until 8 PM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour 2 to 7 PM 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 6:00 PM Tool Shed Free Pool 6 PM to 10 PM Hunters Trivia Tuesday! 6:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs Movie Night 8:00 PM Streetbar Karaoke with “Lindsey” 9:00 PM Tool Shed Leather Gear Night; $2 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts & Free Pool to everyone in Leather! DDG at CCBC Movie night poolside
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Robert M. Diaz Dec. 4, 1955 Aug. 1, 2014 Robert Diaz, Cosmetologist, passed away Friday, August 1st at 7pm. Survived by domestic partner Rob Lamey. Celebration of Life Wednesday, August 13th, 1pm @ Streetbar.
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ESTATE PLANNING
Law Office of E. Thomas Moroney 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste. 200 Palm Springs
310-318-1400
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LOCAL NOTES Save The Date
Under & Out 3: Chelsea Lane Bodywear presents Charity Fashion Show Sunday, October 5, 2014 3 PM - 6 PM; Fashion Show starts at 4 PM The Saguaro,1800 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 Free admission – Food & drink available for purchase $250 VIP Tables – includes swag bags & light snacks for 4 Poolside reception and fashion show featuring women’s and men’s swimwear, and men’s underwear designs. DJ and celebrity emcees provide entertainment as models show off top brands from C-IN2, Diesel, Hugo Boss, Prima Donna, Esther Williams and Bettie Page retro swim lines, Frank Dandy, 2EROS, WildmanT, Anika, Supa-Wear, and others. Fabulous door prizes! Presented by Chelsea Lane Bodywear and Destination PSP in conjunction with The Saguaro, the event is a benefit for Desert AIDS Project.For more information, please “Like” the Chelsea Lane page on Facebook or call 760-278-1278.
OUR TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY, by Thomi Clinton IT’S NOT YOUR LIFE BUT A TOOL As time passes and I begin the process of events in the Palm Springs area I realize how much I still need to learn. I have been on Facebook for longer than I can remember. I see Transgender people take things so personal, and I must say when my hormones are out of whack I sometimes do as well. I have to remind myself and my fellow brothers and sisters when I see a meltdown 22
occurring, “Facebook is a [t]ool…” That’s right, “A [t]ool.” It saddens me to see how people take Facebook so personal, how people send 40 texts to break up. If you texting to break up, it’s already way over! Feel free to connect to me on Facebook: Thomi Clinton, Palm Springs. www.TDORPalmSprings.com
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DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE Please join us! Saturday, August 16, 2014 Our annual “un-gala” Fundraiser!!
Put on your shorts and your flip-flops and come on down to the Desert Rose Playhouse for a really fun and casual evening. We’ll have wine and fabulous food from our generous sponsor Lulu/Acqua Pazza, amazing desserts from our pal Jocelyn at iPastries, a terrific show starring some of our favorite performers, fun and surprises - and a chance to win Season Tickets to our 2014/15 Season - our Third Season in the Playhouse!! All proceeds benefit The Desert Rose Playhouse, the valley’s LGBT and gay -friendly stage company! Tickets are available at www.desertroseplayhouse.org or by calling our Box Office 760-202-3000. 24 Your weekly LGBT Gay Desert Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER by Will Paige You can say that a comedian is never really funny until he learns humanity. For Robin Williams, love and compassion helped our humanity thrive. For most men about 50 or more, this one is sure to hit home. We have surely endured over the years the passing of the best of classic cinema. The Bogarts, Stewarts, Brandos, and the list goes on, including those like Williams that left us far too early. But Williams was different somehow. He was our generation’s light, not our parent’s icon that we grew to love and cherish. He was us, cool, together and hip like us. Sure, we ran home to learn how to become Fonzie, but we learned our humanity when Mork from Ork stole the show. With the sensitive touch of his comedy, he made every gay kid’s childhood that much better. One year, he had two movies hit the $100 million milestone in the same week in 1996’s “Jumanji” and “The Birdcage.” But no matter his wealth and fame, he gave it all back for the human condition and never shied away from his own life of drugs, alcoholism, rehab and his open-heart surgery. It was almost like he took on the mantle of being the cool older bro for many years.
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) will, for most, be known as an American actor and stand-up comedian. His fame as the alien Mork in the TV series “Mork & Mindy” (1978–1982) had us craving for every moment of his time from then on. Voted “Least Likely To Succeed” in high school, in 1973 Williams was one of only 20 students accepted into the freshman class at Juilliard and one of only two students to be accepted by John Houseman into the Advanced Program at the school that year; the other was Christopher Reeve. Even in his beginning in 1974, when he auditioned for the role of Mork from Ork on “Happy Days,” producer Garry Marshall told him to sit down. Robin sat in the chair, but on his head. The obit will read Oscar-winning actor and comic Robin Williams, found dead Monday at his Northern California home, was beloved over his nearly four-decade career. A movie and television actor, voice artist and stand-up comedian, Williams’s notable roles include such beloved films as “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Dead Poets Society,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “The Birdcage,” and many others. Continued on page 23
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Gay Hate strikes another down in his youth.
[Update Miguel Bautista Ramirez, was in court Monday for a felony settlement conference at Larson Justice Center, is accused of fatally shooting Juan Ceballos, a 20-yearold College of the Desert student. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 5 The DDG will cover every aspect of this trial until justice has been served. If you have information you would like to share please contact us directly ] Juan Ceballos, 20, was a Desert Mirage High School graduate who was attending classes at College of the Desert and worked two jobs to support his family. At least until July 13, when he was murdered on the steps of his home, not because of anything he did but it is believed because of whom he was. What is worse, the cold blooded killer is accused of the most cowardly act of lying-in-wait. His act was to secretly hide and then ambush and kill a defenseless young man just because he was bisexual or gay or just different. A fund has been set up for Ceballos’s family at Wells Fargo. Call Joe Mota at (760) 347-3157 to donate. While they have a suspect in custody, a trial must be held and if this is a bashing in any way, shape, or form we must plead that the accusation sticks and a trial held. I write plead because it is up to the loved ones to decide and law enforcement to act on their wishes as well as the community. Everyone 28
is presumed innocent until proven guilty and we are just reporting what is currently known. But there is a history of bashing in the gay community and we can make a difference. We need to continue to support equality and equal protection based on sexual and gender orientation. Right now, the DDG and others are helping to build support for the local Trans-gender community so that we understand their needs and are better equipped to protect them. Thomi Clinton has generously offered his insight into the trans-gender community so that we may learn to protect all LGBTq folks. This is not to say anything about Ceballos’s orientation. That I do not even know, but he was killed in cold blood and the police have charged the killer(s) with a hate crime. Recently we reported a vandal’s attack of the Gay Veterans Memorial. There have been others and we continue to be marginalized here and all over the nation as gay rights increase. We do thank our many non-gay supporters and defenders as well. It is a well known that gay bashings are often an intentional back lash from our hard fought success in gay rights recognition. There is empirical evidence of this for centuries and we must be cautious not to dismiss any disturbance directed at the LGBT community or anti-gay actions or words. No matter how small or slight these are, It is up to us as a community to make sure justice is served.
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HELP WANTED ADULT FURNITURE MANUFACTURER METAL SHOP Currently seeking to hire a new apprentice position in a growing company with an established history. Tasks include; cleaning welds with grinder, painting, assembly, packaging, and warehouse cleanup. Open to Full or Part-time Salary DOE $10-12 per hour. Welding experience or interest helpful. NO PHONE CALLS ! Email resume to: info@fetishlocker.com SEEKING CAR SALES CONSULTANT There is a great opportunity to join the P.S. Volkswagen sales team. We are an equal opportunity employer. You will assist clients in purchase and ownership experience while providing excellent customer service. Call Roger for appointment at 760-770-1100
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GENERAL HAULING RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS Dump runs. Real Estate Repo Cleanups. 760-329-7522 Cell 760-288-6956
FOR RENT Your own Private Casita Beautiful one room casita including bathroom w/ shower. 11 foot ceiling, closet and refrigerator. large flat screen 2 miles from COD, Macy’s, and hospital. Quiet neighborhood. $900/month utilities included call 949-3383056 Guest House For Rent Utilities included. Cable, internet trash, gas, laundry, and electric. One bedroom,
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APARTMENTS FOR RENT XL ONE BEDROOM APT IN 4-PLEX Extra large one bedroom apartment in quiet, well kept fourplex, Comes with 2 private patios, pool and parking. Gated entry, laundry room, property shared with two other residents. Located one block off Palm Canyon in uptown design district, 3 min from downtown. Unit has new A/C , ceiling fan, nice floor plan, all appliances. Now showing for Aug. From $865. Please call (760) 3466491[0806]
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SHARED CONDO Share With Owner - Palm Springs 2180 Sq. Ft Condo, furnished, garage, laundry, swim, golf, tennis; $700/ Mo+ No Smoking, No Pets. Call 760-902-3621 [827]
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FEATURED RESORTS Resort
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CCBC
Chaps Inn
760 324-1350 Cathedral City 68300 Gay Resort Drive. CCBC is the largest clothing optional Gay men’s resort in Southern California.p.2
760 327-8222 Palm Springs (North) 312 E. Camino Monte Vista Don’t stay where the boys are, stay where the men are! Pool and steam room! Leather and Bear Resort p.21
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HELIOS
760 323-7505 Palm Springs 526 S Warm Sands Dr Gay men’s resort, situated on a beautiful 2 acre property in Warm Sands. p.41
(760)323-2868 280 East Mel Avenue, PS. The premier Palm Springs resort and clothing-optional getaway where the gay lifestyle is celebrated, the masculine form venerated.
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Bar & Restaurant
Bar & Restaurant
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PINOCCHIO IN OSCAR’S THE DESERT 760 325-1188 125 E.
500 S. Palm Cyn. Ristretto features a selection of espressos, ice blended coffees, Italian sodas, baked items and smoothies. p18 ristrettops.com
760 322-3776 134 E. Tahquitz Cyn. Way. PS American/ Euro Bar & Restaurant serving best Breakfast and lunch till 2pm. p.20
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Tahquitz Cyn. PS. Casual drinking and dining in downtown Palm Springs. Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 8am - 2pm with our dinner menu starting at 5pm. p21 oscarspalmsprings.com
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Continued from page 25 But we also know he was consistent in his beliefs and politics. Williams’ roles helped push those issues of gay rights and same sex marriage forward before anyone else was even talking about it. In “Mrs. Doubtfire,” released in 1993, Williams played a cross-dressing nanny. And in “The Birdcage,” which came out in 1996, he was a gay father who made a fool out of a conservative senator. Politically, “Good Morning Vietnam” was a political anti-war epic poking fun at the military in a way that only those that served in the armed forces would be able to see, in the absurdity and often with the oxymoronic military intelligence breathing down our nation’s neck like a dirty old man eyeing a young girl. Even “Dead Poets Society” gave us a mission to stake out our own claim and make this our world. For those of us that did pick up part of that mantel, that engage in creating a more human world, one of tolerance and acceptance, he was the messiah I would have picked over most of the other prophets of humanity. I wish I got to thank him. He made me a better person, and I’m happy I got to see him in all his glory. Back on ORK This is Mork from Ork… Signing off… Nanu nanu…. Thanks for the Earth vaca!
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WEEKLY GUIDE TO THE STARS ARIES: March 21 - April 20 That nasty spring air could bring out infantile tendencies. Don’t let a disagreement lead you to pick up your toys and go home. TAURUS: April 21 - May 19 You may have a verbal agreement in place, but that doesn’t mean you’re spoken for. Tell a potential prospect that you’re still all ears. GEMINI: May 20 - June 21 One moment you’re being summoned forward and the next you’re being shooed away. Evidently a superior’s left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is. CANCER: June 22 - July 22 You’ve been feeling better than usual. This makes you more driven and forceful albeit in your own subtly understated way.
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LEO: July 23 - August 22 You could rekindle an old spark if you’d only let bygones be bygones. Pride is cold comfort when dealing with matters of the heart. VIRGO: August 23 - Sept. 22 Before discounting what you have to work with, take a closer look. You could be underestimating what the situation offers. LIBRA: Sept. 23 - October 22 Is someone on your side or not? Sometimes it’s the harshest critic who’s the most determined to see you succeed. SCORPIO: October 23 - Nov. 21 Skepticism can be healthy, but not now. You don’t want to ride the brake because it will only hinder progress. Push the pedal to the metal. SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 22 - Dec. 20
It’s best to say nothing if you can’t tell if people know what’s going on or not. You don’t want to be the one to spill the beans. CAPRICORN: Dec. 21 - Jan. 19 A recent spate of good fortune has put you in a forgiving spirit. Be sure to include yourself because you’ve been way too hard on yourself. AQUARIUS: Jan 20 - Feb. 18 You’d be justified in sidestepping a responsibility but that’s not your style. Even if it’s OK with a boss, you still have to answer to a higher authority: your conscience. PISCES: Feb 19 - March 20 Your love life should get a hearty boost. This provides you with the impetus needed to act on those romantic longings.
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Warm Sands 3 Q Trading Company Best place for books, cards, toys and more for girls and boys (see ad page 9) 4 Gear Leather and Fetish 760-3223363 gearleather.com 6 Kennard’s Automotive General Auto Repair –SMOG Inspection. Your local Repair shop for over 30 years. Visit our web site for Specials kennardsauto.com 673 Sunny Dunes Rd. 760-325-5377 8 Off Ramp Leather Specials Alterations/repairs for your leather/biker gear. Handmade leather/fetish in standard sizes “Off the Rack. Consignment leather – good selection, quality items. Bring us yours. Custom leather/fetish - We build most anything leather. offrampleathers. com 650 E. Sunny Dunes 760-7782798 9 All Worlds Resort Day passes available 7 days/week. 4 pools, 2 Jacuzzis, steam room, dark room, nature walk sauna. Express Passes avail. on special and holiday weekends. Discount rates for weekdays. 526 S Warm Sands, 760-323-7505 5 Tool Shed Friendliest leather/ levi bar. 760-320-3299 www.toolshed-ps.com
South Palm Springs 10 Triangle Inn Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky. At the Triangle Inn Palm Springs, the choice is yours. This award-winning Clothing Optional Resort offers the very best in Southern (California) hospitality. 555 East San Lorenzo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264 760-322-7993 North Palm Springs 12 Chaps Inn Don’t stay where the boys are stay where the men are! 312 E. Camino Monte Vista 760.327.8222 chapsinn.com 14 WorkOut Gym Gym features a complete state of the art facility 2100 N Palm Canyon Drive 760.325.4600 workoutpalmsprings. com
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4:00 - 5:00PM - A Gentle Way to Yoga 6:00 - 8:00PM - Food Bank 7:00 - 8:00PM - Co-Dependents Anonymous Wednesday, August 13th 7:00 - 8:00AM - Crystal Meth Anonymous 9:00 - 10:00AM - Beginning Tai Chi 10:00 - 11:00AM - Intermediate Tai Chi 12:30 - 4:00PM - Open Play Bridge 7:00 - 8:00PM - Narcotics Anonymous Thursday, August 14th 10:00AM - 12:00PM - Conversational Spanish Study Group 1:30 - 3:30PM - Legal Aid Clinic
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FOR BETTER, OR WORSE COMES TO ARTHUR NEWMAN THEATER “For Better, Or Worse” stars Rachel & Matthew Tyler in Palm Desert on August 31st at 2 PM PALM SPRINGS, CA – AUGUST 6, 2014 – Real-life husband and wife Broadway performers, Rachel Tyler and Matthew Tyler, will bring their cabaret concert “For Better, Or Worse” to the Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 2 PM. Presented by Les Michaels’ Life Is A Cabaret Sundays In Summer Series, the show will feature songs and duets from a variety of genres with local musical director Joel Baker accompanying then on piano. A good percentage of “For Better, Or Worse” song material will be plucked from Broadway musicals, perhaps some from the long list of productions the couple has performed in, both alone and together, here in the US and in the West End in London. They’re combined credits are extensive and include: Miss Saigon; Mamma Mia; & Phantom Of The Opera, to name just a few. Rachel & Matthew will give the audience a fun look at the trials, tribulations and of course, the jubilations of married life - despite the fact they’ve only been married for 7 years. The amount of musical material available is endless and covers every angle and will undoubtedly hit a note with everyone in the audience. As presenter Les Michaels puts it, “with Rachel & Tyler’s talent and chemistry, you just can’t go wrong.” Pianist Joel Baker has played for numerous artists over this series last 5 years, and is pianist extraordinaire for two local weekly cabaret open mics hosted by Les as well. 50
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Rachel Tyler and Matthew Tyler in “For Better, Or Worse!” with Joel Baker on piano, is Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 2 PM, presented by Les Michaels’ Sundays In Summer Series. The $11 cash only tickets will be sold only at the box office, which opens at 1 PM. The Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center is located at 73750 Catalina Way in Palm Desert. Please call 760-325-2731 with any questions or go to www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn. Who: “For Better, Or Worse!” starring Rachel & Matthew Tyler What: A live musical cabaret concert with Joel Baker on piano When: Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 2 PM – Doors open at 1 PM Where: The Arthur Newman Theater At the Joslyn Center 73750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 How: $11 cash only tickets available at the box office at 1 PM For more information call 760-325-2731 or go to www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn
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JERSEY’S JOURNAL by Jersey Shore Once upon a time, there was a artist who created so many wonderful pieces of art. Art that would inspire others and make them happy. This kind of gift was not given to many. Then one day it was time to create more, and nothing came out. He was stifled creativity wise. He had nothing left to give. All he could do was sleep all day. Every time he tried to create something, anything, he’d stare at became blankness. Finally scraping himself up out of bed, the artist decided to get a new perspective on life maybe some sort of inspiration. Yet he still found nothing. Days have passed and the slump got worse. Every time he’d take steps to go forward, he’d fall behind three steps more. He decided to give up. He could just live and not have to spread inspiration. Even though something was missing in the artists life, he decided to just take each day as it came. There was a sense of loss, but he figured it would soon disappear, like the desire to create. While going through his day as usual he got detoured. His regular rou-
tine sent him to a new destination. It would be for a few days more before he was back on track. Days into his new path he noticed something. It wasn’t an amazing piece of art. It was a simple piece of paper hanging on a board. Nothing fancy, but to the artist it gave him inspiration. The inspiration he had lost and probably then some. Inspiration doesn’t have to be huge or sparkle or colorful. It just needs to be appropriate to that one person. We all give each other inspiration in many ways. Large or small, whether we realize it or not. We don’t have to be creative people, just ourselves and of course at the right place at the right time. And the universe has a plan to get us there when we are ready to be there. Peace, Love, and Inspiration, Jersey Jersey Can be seen: Tuesdays-Azul-7:30pm Image and Photo by James Cesena / The iMiJ Factory
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THE LAST WORD by George W. Zander All any of us have to do is read or watch what is or, better, is not going on in Washington DC to know that if we, as progressive folks, do not register and VOTE, we will be back in the times of “Game of Thrones” before our very eyes. And we will need lots of wolves and dragons to win our long-fought-for victories back after the conservatives get rid of anti-discrimination against the LGBT community. It can happen and will happen right here in our own 42nd Assembly District. A smart, young, savvy, and devoted School Board member, who is a mother of five children, has to have our full support. Karalee Hargrove has been fighting for our kids for many years. She is a 100% Equality candidate and has been endorsed by Equality California and Desert Stonewall Democrats. Her opponent is, by the word on his signs, a Conservative. He is Chad Mayes. He is a proud graduate of Liberty University. He would never pass the test of being on the side of equality for all of us. He has been endorsed by many conservative Republicans, of course. By winning, he is one step from the US Congress. Chad Mayes is endorsed by the following: Paul Cook, United States Congressman Gary Miller, United States Congressman Ken Calvert, United States Congressman; Bob Huff, Senate Republican Leader; Tom Berryhill, State Senator; Bill Emmerson, Former State Senator; Bill Leonard, Former State
Senator and BOE Member; Bob Dutton, Former State Senator; Curt Hagman, State Assembly Member; Diane Harkey, State Assembly Member; Frank Bigelow, State Assembly Member; Kristin Olsen, State Assembly Member; Brian Jones, State Assembly Member…and all of these listed are not fans of LGBT issues in Washington or Sacramento. Plan to meet her soon, and host a party with your friends to meet her. This is winnable with our grassroots efforts. Keep this graduate of Liberty University out of Sacramento. Since Jerry Falwell’s hateful rhetoric controls things at this school, we know what he has been taught, and will bring to this progressive district. To schedule a house party at your home, contact Karalee at campaign@karalee4assembly.com. Cheers!!
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