June is Pride month around the world. The history of commemorating this was born out of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York. The first Pride March took place on …
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Gay Desert Guide Weekend: May 31-Jun 2, 2024
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Gay Desert Guide: Week of May 20, 2024
Will there be a local “trifecta” of winners this week? Sunday gave us two pieces of good news: Abi Carter won American Idol in a nail-biting show that featured her …
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Gay Desert Guide Weekend: May 10-12, 2024
I have a “Love-Like” relationship with L.A. Having lived there for nearly a decade before making roots in the Coachella Valley, I know it like the back of my hand. …
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Gay Desert Guide: Week of May 6, 2024
On November 27, 1978, George Moscone, the mayor of San Francisco, and Harvey Milk, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, were shot and killed inside City Hall by …
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Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Mar. 29-31, 2024
“Tenderful” is a new word I learned Thursday at the Senior Inspiration Awards. It means you’re ten times wonderful – “one” derful… The word came from honoree Father Charlie Ara, …
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Gay Desert Guide: Week of Feb 5, 2024
Coco Peru is comedic genius. She also gives us much to celebrate and much to ponder. Her shows at Fuego Events space (formerly a bank, as she jokes), sold out …
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Gay Desert Guide Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov 22-26, 2023
On your mark! Get set! Eat! Shop! Give! (In that order.) The Thanksgivings I remember were a distinct celebration with family with a nice four day holiday weekend with friends. …
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Gay Desert Guide Weekend: Nov 10-12, 2023
Earlier this year, Tom Swan Hernandez presented myself and John Taylor with AMVETS Post 66 Business of the Year award. We were grateful to Tom, whose tireless work to recognize …
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Gay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 6, 2023
Pics to share? If you have photos from Palm Springs Pride this weekend, we’d love to have you share them with us. Just use #ILoveGayPalmSprings in your posts or comments, …
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Gay Desert Guide: Palm Springs Pride Weekend Nov 3-5, 2023
I’m going to keep it short and sweet today: There’s no excuse for you not to find community, marvel at our wonderful LGBTQ+ pride events and overall have a good …