Tequila or THC. Which is worse for you? With all the political turmoil, it’s tempting to numb the “pain” with alcohol or drugs. (We won’t know how usage rates went …
Activism Entertainment Events LGBTQ Local Business MoviesGay Desert Guide: Week of Feb 10, 2025
Activism Entertainment Events LGBTQ Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Feb 7-9, 2025
Let’s face it: The news goes from bad to worse. And while many of the draconian efforts of the new administration will eventually be stopped, that’s not much solace. I’ve …
Activism Entertainment Health LGBTQ Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Feb 3, 2025
A cursory glance at the “dating apps” for gay men and it’s no wonder that STIs and STDs continue to flourish in the Coachella Valley. Every weekend there’s a huge …
Activism Entertainment Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Jan 31–Feb 2, 2025
Accolades and admonishment. I’ve gotten both for dipping my toes in the political waters that we are now navigating two weeks into the new administration. We take seriously our charge …
Activism Entertainment Events Gay Pride LGBTQ Self-care Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Jan 27, 2025
“The magic of theatre is how much can you stimulate the mind of the audience, not how many illusions you can create,” said Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah. Our local theatre …
Charities Communication Entertainment Events Fitness Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business MoviesGay Desert Guide Weekend: Jan 24-26, 2025
Not a year goes by that the Red Dress/Dress Red Party helps me to make new “best friends”. And in talking to The Center’s staff at Wednesday’s Center Social that we sponsored, the same …
Charities Entertainment Gay Pride LGBTQ Local BusinessGay Desert Guide: Week of Jan 20, 2025
Inspiration for my blog comes from many places: An overheard comment at a bar, serious discourse with friends, movies, and of course, Rachel Maddow. As we celebrate MLK Day and …
Charities Entertainment Events Local Business NightlifeGay Desert Guide Weekend: Dec 27-29, 2024
“Drink up, bitches!” is a line often uttered by our drag queens encouraging patrons to help both increase alcohol sales – and tips. However, it appears that Californians aren’t listening …
Activism Communication Entertainment Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Dec 20-22, 2024
Is it live or is it Memorex? Remember that advertising slogan? We of a certain age certainly do as “tape” recordings made it possible for recorded music to thrive and propagate …
Activism Entertainment Events Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Dec 16, 2024
Awards season isn’t just for Hollywood! We’re proud to come out on top of many of the “Best of Desert Awards” announced over the weekend by The Desert Sun. I’d …