that person who runs Palm Springs Pride?” While Ron deHarte may have a German surname, he’s now our first openly gay Mexican American mayor of Palm Springs. Ron and his …
Activism Charities Entertainment Events Local BusinessGay Desert Guide Weekend: Dec 13-15, 2024
Activism Charities Communication Events LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Dec 6-8, 2024
Emotions ran high Wednesday evening at the Palm Springs Convention Center as community members gathered to express concerns over Trump’s election. For our allies and those who supported the new …
Activism Charities Entertainment LGBTQ Local Business NightlifeGay Desert Guide Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov 28-Dec 1, 2024
Now we are squarely in the holiday season! The big box stores put up Christmas decorations well before Halloween on Arenas. And that’s just too early, IMHO. Did this super-early …
Activism Events Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 25, 2024
Bragging rights are defined as “the opportunity to speak proudly because you have done something impressive”. So today our rights are front and center as KGAY and KMEE land top …
Activism Communication LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 18, 2024
Today’s front page headlines confirm the tumultuous Trump times we’re living in. LA Times: “Trump poses Threat to California’s Transgender protections, experts say” and The Desert Sun splashes on Page …
Activism Charities Events Gay Pride LGBTQ Local BusinessGay Desert Guide Weekend: Nov 15-17, 2024
Gay Men of Palm Springs is an influential voice through their social media page on Facebook. It boasts over 15,000 members and is curated with love by Raymond Lafleur. I …
Entertainment LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to DoGay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 11, 2024
A Needed Distraction. Sunday’s taping of “LIVE with Kelly and Mark“, arranged by Visit Greater Palm Springs, was a much needed break from the news cycle I’ve been experiencing since election …
Activism Charities Gay Pride LGBTQ Local Business Movies Things to DoGay Desert Guide Weekend: Nov 8-10, 2024
“The light of America’s promise will always shine bright”. Kamala Harris’ words to us in her concession speech Wednesday help take the sting away just a bit. We are in …
Activism Charities Events Local Business VotingGay Desert Guide: Week of Nov 4, 2024
Be You was the theme for Palm Springs Pride this year – and it lived up to its theme. I love the free expression of gender identity, kinks, fetishes and …
Activism Events LGBTQ Local Business Nightlife Things to Do VotingGay Desert Guide: Week of Oct 28, 2024
Marriage Equality is back on the ballot. This time it should be an easy layup for enshrining the repeal of Prop 8 into our state constitution. That’s unlike the 2008 …