Séc-he Spa was ground zero for our tourism industry in Greater Palm Springs. From their website: “As early as the late 1880s, Séc-he and its bathhouse became the first tourist …
Entertainment Events Health LGBTQ Mediation Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Oct. 6-8, 2023
Activism Community Conversations Entertainment Events LGBTQ Self-care Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Oct. 2, 2023
Had the writer’s strike not gotten resolved, many of you may have rediscovered live theatre productions to get your fix of entertainment. The valley has a rich tradition in theatre, …
Charities Entertainment Events Local Business Movies Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Sept. 25, 2023
Drag Now, Drag Forever is the rallying cry for Palm Springs Pride which is just five weeks away! We’re wasting no time in “pre-celebrating” and recognizing our amazing drag community. …
Activism Charities Entertainment Events Health LGBTQ Local Business Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Sept. 22-24, 2023
Today I’m again grateful for my 65 years on the planet, and thanks for all the birthday wishes this week. I was also struck by those of you who came …
Activism Charities Entertainment Events LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Restaurants Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Sept. 18, 2023
Cinema is connected to Palm Springs in myriad ways. The Plaza Theatre opened in 1936 with the world premiere of the Oscar-winning George Cukor film, Camille, with its legendary star, Greta …
Entertainment Events LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Sept. 15-17, 2023
Blue Zones came to Palm Springs earlier in the year to garners support for their innovative program. A Netflix series has documented how changes in our diet, exercise and social …
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There’s a romanticism about living abroad. And then there’s the practical side: Should things get really bad in the USA – say after the election – one may choose to …
Communication Entertainment LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Aug 7, 2023
Pride season is winding down with a last California hoorah this weekend in Laguna Beach. I recently got a first-hand tour of the area from a friend who recounted many …
Entertainment Events LGBTQ Mediation Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Aug 4-6, 2023
Theatre is an important part of our wonderful oasis. Productions range from the full-scale touring Broadway show at the McCallum Theatre to youth theatre productions at our local high schools. …
Activism Entertainment LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of July 31, 2023
WGA and SAG-AFTRA’s strike may have a chilling effect or worse for the 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival, according to an article in the The Desert Sun. While festival passes …