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UPS Store! This is the oldest continuous 

DDG cover that kicks off the holiday shopping 

season. Remember to shop locally and 

save your city! Also check out page 45 for a 

different shade of holiday green. 

EVENTS & Live Performances 

World aids day Dec. 1 see page 12 

Dec 1st Come Celebrate the Divine Miss 

M’s “BETTE MIDLER’S BIRTHDAY! p12 

Annual Wreath auction Dec. 5 page 12. 

Harmonic Voices - Make your Yuletide Gay 

Dec 3 page 9 

Oscar’s Thursday, December 8: Kristi King’s 

Sibling Rivalry | 6pm-9pm 

Wednesday, January 11, 2017: Oscar’s IDOL 

Semi Finals $500 Winner Takes All 

Oscar’s Hosts’ of Carnival Cabaret Every 

Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at 

Oscars, starring James Gypsy Haake. Palm 

Springs Comedy Club at Oscar’s going weekly 

on Thursday, Summer Tea Time ~ Every 

Sunday at 5 O’clock Frankie Kein and Manuel 

Arte re-join the amazing cast of Dan Gore’s 

Carnival Cabaret, starring James Gypsy 

Haake and some of the World’s Best Female 

Celebrity Impersonators. 

Beginning Monday, December 26 (Carnival 

Cabarett goes nightly thru New Year’s Eve) 

December 26-December 31 

Also Carnival Cabaret New Year’s Eve: 2 

seatings 5pm and 9pm 

Thursday Jam session at Tryst, show up and 

show off! 

Saturday and Sunday 

College of the Desert Fair 7am - 2 pm 

The Certified farmers market. Palm Springs 

Mall Parking Lot, 2300 E. Baristo Road at 

Farrell. Time: Sat 8am - 12:30pm. and Thursday 

Down town P.S. VillageFest! From 7pm 

until 10pm. www.VillageFest 

MORE Big Weekends 

The Official City of Palm Springs Holiday 

Tree Lighting December 1, 2016 Frances Stevens 

Park 5pm - 7pm 

Festival of Lights Parade December 3, 2016 

The 23rd Annual Palm Springs Festival of 

Lights Parade will take place on Palm Canyon 

Drive in downtown Palm Springs on 

Saturday, December 3 at 5:45 pm. It begins at 

Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive 

December 9th Georgie’s Alibi Azul Patio 

Proud Sponsor of the 401st Golden Palm 

Star on Palm Springs Walk Of Stars Ross 

Mathews. Next Month Friday December 

9th 2pm.”The Prince of Palm Springs,” Fleet 

Easton! 

December 17th Eight local celebrities will 

compete in the 2016 Dancing Desert Stars at 

the Palm Springs Convention Center on Saturday, 

December 17. Benefiting Desert AIDS 

project. 

GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS- 

January 19, 2017 “Grab Your Seat” Post- 

Modern Jukebox will be the inaugural concert 

at the newly opened Richards Center 

for the Arts at a benefit concert on Thursday, 

January 19, 2017 Continued on page 30 

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34 GROUPS/HELP 

44 Jersey’s Journal 

38 Massage Directory 

33 Quote of the week 

47 THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis 

03 LOCAL NOTES 

30 The Center Schedule 

45 Weekly Guide to Stars 

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WHATS HAPPENING EVERY DAY! NOTE: information provided may not be 100% accurate 

and is provided free of charge as a service to our readers. Please verify information 

before you go. 

Bars & Restaurants 

FEATURED 

Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille 

214 East Arenas Road, PS 

(760) 866-1905 

Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533 

369 N Palm Canyon Dr , PS CA 

Oscar’s Cafe & Bar - Inside/Outside 

125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS 

(760) 325-1188 

Pinocchio In the Desert - Rest. & Bar 

134 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS 

(760) 322-3776 7:30 am – 2:00 pm 

Rio Azul - Mexican Style Rest. & Bar 

(760) 992-5641 350 South Indian Cyn, PS, 

Score - Locals Bar 

301 E Arenas Rd , PS 

(760) 327-0753 6:00 am – 2:00 pm 

Sunshine Cafe - Family Style Rest. 

Breakfast lunch & diner 

36815 Cathedral Canyon Drive, CC 

(760) 328-1415 6:00 am – 9:00 pm 

The Barracks - Leather Bar 

67625 E. Palm Canyon Dr. , CC 

2:00 pm – 2:00 am 

Tool Shed - Leather Bar 

600 E Sunny Dunes Rd , PS 

(760) 320-3299 10:00 am – 2:00 am 

Tryst Bar and Lounge 

188 S Indian Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 

HAPPY HOUR 

Tryst Everyday 2pm -5pm 

Oscars - Mon-Fri 2p-7p 

Score - Everyday 6a-8p 

Tool Shed - 10am-8pm EVERY DAY 

Pinocchio - Everyday 7:30a-2p 

Rio Azul - Wed-Sun 4p-7p 

Barracks - Happy Hour 2p to 8PM 

Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille 

5$ Bottomless Mimosas w/food purchase 

BINGO 

Score Sat. 12pm 

Tool Shed Wed. & Sat. 12PM 0-69 Bingo 

KARAOKE 

Tryst Wednesday 9pm 

Karaoke On The Patio at Alibi Azul every 

Wednesday and Sunday Night.POOL 

Tool Shed 

Free Pool ALL DAY Tues. 

Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM 

8 Ball tournament 

Barracks Mon 7pm 

LATE NITE FOOD! 

Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille Open until 3AM 

Friday & Saturday 

Continued on page 14 




SIGNATURE EVENTS 

PAINT NITE! with Instructor Jessica Garday visit 

paintnite.com on select WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM @Azul 

9:30 PM - 12:30 AM PSLOD AT THE TOOL SHED 

SUNDAY The Barracks beer bust 

SUNDAY Tool Shed beer bust 

SUNDAY OSCARS Spectacular tea party 

SUNDAY Drag me Brunch @ 

Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill 

Monday Oscars Palm Springs blues revival! 

SUNDAY Drag Brunch Jersey Shore @Azul 

TUESDAY Jersey Shore Cabaret Variety@ Azul 

Thursdays Anita Rose hosts A-man-duh! DRAG COM- 

PETITION Show 9pm.@Azul 

MORE LOCAL BARS 

SpurLine (760) 778-4326 

200 S Indian Canyon Dr , PS, CA 

Toucan’s Tiki Lounge (760) 416-7584 

2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr. , PS, CA 

Streetbar (760) 320-1266 

224 E Arenas Rd , PS, CA 

DiGS (760) 321-0031 

36-737 Cathedral Canyon Dr. , CC, CA 

Chill bar (760) 327-1079 

217 E Arenas , PS, CA 

Hunters Palm Springs 10AM - 7:00 PM 

302 E Arenas Rd , Palm Springs, CA 

Cafe Palette 

315 East Arenas Road, PS, CA 

LOCAL TALENT 

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EVERY DAY 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30 

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM 

6:00 AM Score $2 Rolling Rock Bottles all day 

6:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Chili 

Relleno & Eggs $9.75, Lunch Special Bacon 

Guacamole Cheeseburger $10.95 

7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! 

$2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 

7:30 AM Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Bottomless 

Mimosas $5 and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody 

Mary’s 

10:00 AM Tool Shed Open - Happy Hour 10am- 

8pm $3 Jager Shots All Day Long 

12:00 PM Tool Shed The Original O-69 Bingo at 

12 Noon 

2:00 PM Barracks Open Happy Hour 2p to 8PM 

2:00 PM Tryst Bar and Lounge Open - Happy 

Hour 2p to 8PM 

3:00 PM Oscars Happy Hour 3-7PM 

3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special Chicken 

Enchiladas $12.95 

4:00pm Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 !! 

5:00 PM Johannes House Libations $8 all night 

long Spectacular Summerlicious New Bar & 

Schnitzel Menu From $12 

5:00 PM Oscars Happy Hour/Dinner: 

5:00 PM Rio Azul Open Happy Hour 5-7 PM $5 





House Margarita’s all day 

8:00 PM Oscar Dude Jones Rock Party Band to 

11pm 

8:00 PM Chill AJ-Antoinette Sherry-Dupree 

Higgs Karaoke 

9:00 PM Barracks Underwear Night with DJ Sir 

Doggie 

9:00 PM Street Bar Mona Caywood - 

11:00 PM Hunters underwear contest 

THURSDAY DECEMBER 1 


6:00 AM Score $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans all 

day 

6:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Carne 

Asada and Eggs $10.25, Lunch Special Meatloaf 

or Meatloaf Sandwich $9.75 





Mary’s 


8pm 


2:00 PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7PM 

2:00 PM Tryst Bar and Lounge Open 2:00pm 

Happy hour til 8pm 

3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special 

$9.95 

4:00 PM Bongo Johnny’s Dinner Special NY 

Strip Steak with a fully loaded baked potato and 

veggies 17.95 





5:00 PM Rio Azul Open Happy Hour 5-7 PM $5 

House Margarita’s all day 2 for 1 Rio Margaritas 

with the $2 Crispy Tacos 

6:00 PM Oscar’s Dinner – Changes Feel Good 

Live Music to 9 pm 

6:00 PM Palm Springs Village Fest Palm Canyon 

Drive Street fair 

6:00 PM Chill Bar Deserts only M4M StripClub 

7:00 PM Tool Shed Pool Tournament (Cash Prize) 

9:00 PM Barracks The Underground- Drink specials 

for those in Jockstraps, underwear, Fetish 

gear or leather 9pm till closing. 

9:00 PM Tool Shed Underwear Night (Happy 

Hour prices for those in underwear) 

FRIDAY DECEMBER 2 


6:00 AM Score $7 Belvedere Vodka all day 

6:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special California 

Chipotle Benedict $10.50, Lunch Special Fish 

and Chips $10.25 



p r e s e n t s 

Hosted by 

Vanity Halston 

Featuring 

Syren Halston Mystic Befierce 

Nebuer Styles Bootz Fabeyonce 

14.95 Brunch 

$5 House Margaritas 

$10 Bottomless Mimosas 

Every Sunday 

Doors Open at 11am 

Show Starts at 12 pm 

Sells Out Quick. Book a Table Now! 

350 South Indian Canyon Palm Springs RSVP (760) 992-5641 







Mary’s 

11:00 AM Oscars Open until 9pm 

11:00 AM Rio Azul Open Happy Hour 5-7 PM $5 



2:00 PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7:00pm 




$9.95 

4:00 PM Bongo Johnny’s Dinner Special BBQ 

Spare Ribs Half Rack for 16.95; Full Rack for 

18.95 





5:00 PM Hunters fur Night 

7:00 PM Oscar’s Oscar’s Dinner Theater: Carnival 

Cabaret 

8:00 PM Spurline Showtunes 

9:00 PM Barracks Fund Raisers & Cruise Night DJ 

Luis Cintron in the DJ Booth 

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour until 8 PM 

6:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork 

Chili Verde Omelet or burrito $9.95 or salmon 

Benedict $10.95 





Mary’s 

9:00 AM Oscars Oscars Brunch until 2 PM$7 

Bloody Marys (16oz)$3 Mimosas$9 Bottomless 

Mimosas (juice included) 

11:00 AM Oscar’s Oscar’s Lunch: Jojo Leon – to 

2 pm - Patio 



12:00 PM Score Bingo 

12:00 PM Tool Shed Bingo! Noon to 2 PM (2 

drink minimum) 





$9.95 

4:00 PM Bongo Johnny’s Dinner Special Prime 

Rib 18.95 






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Dave was born on October 1, 1949 in 

Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the eldest 

son of Henry and Clara Murdock. Dave 

attended St. Joseph Elementary School and 

graduated from Loy Norrix High School in 

1967. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on 

Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the Palm 

Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, Palm 

Springs, CA 92262. Doors open at 1:00 

P.M., and the program, featuring the Palm 

Springs Gay Men’s Chorus and others, 

begins at 2:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome! 

DAVID HENRY MURDOCK 

October 1, 1949 – October 17, 2016 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be 

made to the Palm Springs Gay Men’s 

Chorus, P.O. Box 4082, Palm Springs, CA 

92263. 



AdamsArtExpose’ 

ART SHOW 111 - MORE FEATURED ARTISTS 

In last weeks article it was promised that more 

artists would be featured who are exhibiting at the 

ART SHOW 111 at at Desert Patio in Rancho Mirage. 

The artists featured in this show are multi 

talented and creative in a variety of arts and art 

related areas. One artist/designer in particular, 

Bruce Tunis, is especially eclectic in his creative 

endeavors. His biography includes his training 

in art where he attended the former Chouinard 

Art Institute in Los Angeles which is now titled 

the California Institute of Arts. Bruce has been 

influenced by the changing art forms of the past 

and current century. Art Nouveau and Art Deco 

were particularly influential in developing his 

personal style. 

Additional work of Bruce Tunis can be viewed on 

Bruce’s Web site at www.brucetunis.com 

Questions, comments, suggestions, contact at 

adamsartexpose.gmail.com 

After completing his training at Chouinard he 

worked in Los Angeles creating paintings on canvas 

as well as interior murals. Before leaving L.A. 

he began designing custom dog houses. Now that 

he is in the desert he continues his painting and 

has added designing and producing folding room 

screens and free standing box lamps. His painting 

has evolved into a more contemporary look of 

which he has examples at the show. One painting 

shown in this article is titled,”Last Days of the 

Salton Sea” displaying his artistic commentary on 

a local issue. 

His work can be seen in a variety of locations with 

murals at Disney El Capitan and Crest Theaters, 

at hotels in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Las 

Vegas all the way to Alaska. He has been featured 

in Los Angels Times, Designers West, L.A. Style 

Magazine and the Desert Sun. 

His work is available to be viewed and purchased 

along with the other artist at the 111 Art Show 

throughout December, at Desert Patio 70-020 

Highway 111 in Rancho Mirage. This show is a 

pleasured to view and appreciate a wide variety of 

art from local gay artists. 


NEWS RELEASE 

Media Contact: Kathleen Bennett (760) 416-0052 or Cell: (760) 774-7178 • kathleen@resortmktg.com 

REBEL CELEBRATES ONE YEAR OF ART AT THE BACKSTREET ART DISTRICT 

WITH A RETROSPECTIVE OF THIS YEAR’S ARTISTS 

Palm Springs, CA. – November 29, 2016 – At the December 7 th Art Walk, REBEL art space 

will celebrate one year of Art with a retrospective of all the great artists they have presented 

this past year. Highlighting the anniversary show will be the very timely new works of 

southern-born international artist Lawrence Wells. Wells’ new works reflect a chilling political 

commentary of the isolation of the aristocracy whose vision of the world comes through 

computer screens and on smart phones. 

Additionally, REBEL will offer special pricing of all the current work in stock. “In these times of 

uncertainty and political unrest, we need to remember that art is a language of dissent that is 

both powerful and transformative. “We want to make sure that it is affordable to all as well,” 

states REBEL gallerist, Melanie Brenner. 

About REBEL art space: REBEL art space has been open one year in Palm Springs south 

end Backstreet Arts District. REBEL is the collaboration of three longtime friends who share 

a love of art along with their Southern Heritage. Kerry Hamilton, Lucius Lamar and Melanie 

Brenner have long discussed their vision of a space for new and new to the area artists to be 

exposed to the burgeoning art world of the Coachella Valley. The mid-century Backstreet Arts 

District is the perfect place to house their gallery. 

The Gallery is located at 2604 South Cherokee Way in Palm Springs with plenty of free 

parking and beautiful mountain views. Hours are Wednesday thru Sunday from 12 to 4 and by 

appointment at (760) 549-1906 or (561) 373-4184. Media requests please contact Kathleen 

Bennett at kathleen@resortmktg.com or call (760) 774-7178. 

xxxx 


Continued from page 3 

at 7 p.m. This is the first time this amazing 

group has played in the Coachella Valley. 

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is pleased 

to invite you to attend the New Exhibition 

Opening and Holiday Open House on 

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 6 - 

8pm. 

CONCERTS 

Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus lineup on 

page 6 

On Friday, December 2nd, from 5:30 – 7:30 

p.m., On El Paseo, The Gardens will echo 

with the sounds of Blue Christmas and other 

Elvis Presley classics performed live 

California Desert Chorale. Coachella Valley 

residents are in for a delightful holiday 

treat with Starlight and Bells. The concerts 

will be performed Sunday, December 11, 

2016 at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 

2016 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday December 18, 

2016 at 3:00 p.m. 

Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny 

G Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs 

Resort Casino on March 31, 2017. 

Kenny Loggins’ Special Events Center at 

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on April 7, 

2017 

Paul Anka Special Events Center at Fantasy 

Springs Resort Casino on March 4, 2017. 

The Temptations and The Four Tops, two 

January 14, 2017 at the Special Events Center 

at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino 

bring a miracle to a person, family or child 

in need. findfoodbank.org is a web site that 

helps locate a food bank closest to you. (760) 

775-FOOD (3663) info@findfoodbank.org 

Here is a partial listing of the many great 

help and resource groups and organizations. 

Well in the Desert is a 501c3 non-profit 

organization that provides daily nutritious 

hot meals, emergency food assistance, 

wellinthedesert.org/ 

Mizell center and Senior Meals on Wheels 

Program that serves the entire Coachella 

Valley. mizell.org/ 

The Community Food Bank @ The Center is 

a flagship initiative that provides nutritional 

assistance for those in need. thecenterps.org 

SafeHouse of the Desert, with Community 

Support, provides Emergency Shelter, Intervention 

and Outreach Services to Youth in 

Crisis. safehouseofthedesert.com 

D.A.P’s Morris and Lila Linsky Annex Food 

Depot provides our clients with fresh, staple 

items. esertaidsproject.org 

Roy’s Desert Resource Center (RDRC) services 

are offered to families and single adults 

who are homeless in the Coachella Valley. 

60-676-5200 or for Permanent Supportive 

Housing Programs call 760-327-4394. 

Planned Parenthood — no matter what. We 

are here because they care plannedparenthood.org 

Transgender Legal Defense & Education 

Fund transgenderlegal.org 

Holiday Giving- Not everyone is happy and 

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29 RESORTS PALM SPRINGS STYLE 

31 BUSINESS SERVICES 

RESORTS PALM SPRINGS STYLE 

CCBC Resort 760 324-1350 See page 2 

CCBC is the largest clothing optional Gay men’s 

resort in Southern California. 

Located just a few minutes from downtown Palm 

Springs, Our 3.5 acre fantasy playground is perfect 

for weekend get-aways and extended stays. 

Chaps Inn 760 327-8222 See page 18 

Don’t stay where the boys are ….. stay where the 

men are! Swim in or laze by 

the heated salt water pool, enjoy the spa, cool 

misting system and steam room! Play in the 

outdoor sling or Saint Andrew’s cross. Chaps Inn is 

a clothing optional 10-room resort owned and operated 

by two British transplants and life partners, 

Stuart and Ian. 

ALL WORLDS RESORTS 760-323-7505 

See page 7. 

Largest Downtown Palm Springs Resort: featuring 

seven pools, four jacuzzis and lot’s of “fun” 

aimed at gay men. Day passes are available 

everyday and Night passes throughout the 

weekend. One of the most popular Men’s resort 

in Palm Springs and home of the famous Sunday 

BBQ Pool Party. 

TRIANGLE INN 760-322-7993 

555 E. San Lorenzo Rd 

92264 Palm Springs CA 

Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky. At the 

Triangle Inn Palm Springs, the choice is yours. This 

award-winning, and historic Palm Springs Resort 

is a feast for all your senses, with a special flair for 

Southern (California) hospitality. 



W O R K O U T G Y M 

P A L M S P R I N G S 

$12 DAY PASSES 

MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS 

SEE GYM FOR DETAILS 

NO CONTRACTS 

GROUP CLASSES INCLUDED • TRAINERS AVAILABLE 

CARDIO WITH PERSONAL TV’S • FREE WEIGHTS AND MACHINES 

TRX • LOCKERS • SHOWERS 

MEN’S SAUNA • FREE WIFI • FREE COFFEE 

2100 N PALM CANYON DR., SUITE C100 

(BEHIND TOUCAN’S TIKI LOUNGE) 

PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 

WORKOUT GYM HOURS: 

MON-FRI: 5:00AM - 8:00PM 

SAT-SUN: 8:00AM - 6:00PM 

(760) 325-4600 

W W W . W O R K O U T G Y M P S . C O M 

The Center 

1:30 – 3:30PM – Beginning Spanish 

See page 37 for location. 

6:00 – PM – Community Food Bank 

Wednesday, November 30th 

7:00 – 9:00PM – CODA 

7:00 – 8:00AM – Crystal Meth Anonymouthority 

Idea Lab 

7:00 – 8:00PM – Desert Fetish Au- 

9:00 – 10:00AM – Beginning Tai Chi 7:30 – 9:00PM - CMA 

10:00 – 11:00AM – Intermediate Tai Friday, December 2nd 

Chi 

10:30AM – 12:00PM – Men’s Chat 

10:00AM – 12:00PM – Drawing All Group 

Levels 

3:00 – 4:30PM – Caregiver Support 

11:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit 

Group 

12:30 – 2:30PM – Drawing All Levels 7:30 – 8:30PM – Crystal Meth Anonymous 

1:00 – 4:30PM – Open Play Bridge 

7:00 – 8:00PM – Narcotics Anonymous 

1:00 – 3:00PM – Creative Writing 

Saturday, December 3rd 

7:00 – 8:00PM – CMA 

Sunday, December 4th 

Thursday, December 1st 

1:00 – 3:00PM – Improv 

9:30 – 10:30AM – 50 + Fit 

6:00 – 7:00PM – Crystal Meth Anonymous 

10:00 – 11:00AM – Conversational 

Spanish 

Monday, December 5th 

10:30 – 11:30AM – World Aids Day – 9:00AM- 12:00PM – Open Play Bridge 

Reading 32 of Names Your weekly LGBT Gay 

9:00 

Desert 

– 10:00AM 

Guide. 

– Beginning 

View our 

Tai Chi 

Free Digital Version on-line. 

10:00 – 11:30AM – Intermediate Tai 

Chi 

10:00AM- 12:00PM - Drawing All 

Levels 

11:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit 

12:30 – 2:30PM – Drawing All Levels 

1:00 – 4:00PM – Pinochle Open Play 

5:00 – 6:00PM – Chair Yoga 

6:30 – 9:30PM – Mahjong 

6:30 – 7:30PM - CMA 

7:00 – 8:30PM – Spiritual Meditation 

and Mediumship 

Tuesday, December 6th 

9:30 – 10:30AM – 50 + Fit 

11:00AM – 12:00PM – Yoga for Joy! 

1:30 PM – Bereavement Support 

Group 

1:30 – 3:30PM – Beginning Spanish 

4:30 – 5:30PM – A Gentle Way to Yoga 

5:30 – 6:30PM – A Course In Miracles


W O R K O U T G Y M 

P A L M S P R I N G S 

$12 DAY PASSES 

MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS 

SEE GYM FOR DETAILS 

NO CONTRACTS 

BUSINESS SERVICES 

Attractions/Entertainment 

Escape Room Palm Springs Escape Room Palm 

Springs is a live adventure experience like no 

other. It’s exciting and adrenaline pumping, but not 

scary. You and your team will find clues and use 

elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles 

leading to your escape. 560 S. Williams Rd., Palm 

Springs, CA 92264 

(760) 779-8888 info@escapeps.com 

Indian Canyons 760-323-6018 

Palm Springs Aerial Tram 760-325-1449 

Joshua Tree National park 760-367-5500 

ADULT BOOK STORE 

*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694 

ADULT FETISH AND TOYS 

*Gear Leather & Fetish 760 322-3363 

*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694 

*Q Trading 760 416-7150 

Art Gallery 

Sebastian’s Gallery Appraisals - Antiques Fine Art - 

Estate sales and liquidation 

69040 E. Palm Canyon drive, Cathedral City. 760- 

202-0582 

ATTORNEYS 

*Joseph Rhea 760 322-3001 

AUTO DEALERSHIP - Repair 

GROUP CLASSES INCLUDED • TRAINERS AVAILABLE 

CARDIO WITH PERSONAL TV’S • FREE WEIGHTS AND MACHINES 

TRX • LOCKERS • BAR/PUBS 

SHOWERS 

*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533 

*Rio Azul 760-992-5641 

WORKOUT GYM HOURS: 

*Score 760-327-0753 

MON-FRI: 5:00AM - 8:00PM 

*Tool Shed 760-320-3299 SAT-SUN: 8:00AM - 6:00PM 

*The Barracks 760-321-9688 

*Tryst(760) Bar 760-832-6046 325-4600 

W W W . W O R K O U T G Y M P S . C O M 

*Oscars Cafe 760-325-1188 

Computer Service 

CONCIERGE-STYLE COMPUTER SUPPORT I AM 

NOT MAC-PHOBIC! 

Desktops, laptops, Internet/wireless connectivity, 

virus remediation. Catering to locals & resort/ 

out-of-town guests. Reasonable rates Call Ed 

Lefkowitz sunnyDconsulting (760) 483-3115. 

sunnydconsulting.com 

CONCRETE 

MEN’S SAUNA • FREE WIFI • FREE COFFEE 

2100 N PALM CANYON DR., SUITE C100 

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FURNITURE 

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8:00 PM Spurline Showtunes 

9:00 PM Barracks Fetish Patio Party :Cruise night 

on the Patio w/DJ Mixie 

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $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! 



Mary’s 

9:00 AM Oscars Sunday Brunch Cocktails from 

until 2:00pm $7 Bloody Marys (16oz) $3 Mimosas 

$9 Bottomless Mimosas (juice included) 

10:00 AM Tool Shed Beer Bust (All Day!)Draft 

Bud or Bud Light $1.75 (All Day) 



11:00 AM Rio Azul Drag Brunch every Sunday – 

doors open at 11 AM show at Noon. 

1:00 PM Tool Shed Pool Tournament 1 PM 

(Cash Prize) 

2:00 PM Barrack’s World Famous Sunday Beer 

Bust and Sunday Night Social featuring DJ Mixie 

in the DJ Booth from 2-7 and Dj Sir Doggy and DJ 

Luis from 7-11 (Alternating weeks) 




$9.95 

4:00 PM Oscars Sunday Tea Dance to 8pm 




8:00 PM Toucans 2016 Queen Of The desert 

TOMMI ROSE & THE PLAYGIRLS Drag Revue on 

Sunday night 2 shows 

10:00 PM Barracks Jockstrap Pool 

MONDAY DECEMBER 5 

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM$7 Belvedere 

Vodka all day 

7:30 AM Pinocchio Bottomless Champagne! 

$2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis. Get a Martini 

BURGER! 

7:30 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork 

Chile Verde Omelet or Burrito $9.95 



Mary’s 



HAULING & MOVING 

RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS Dump runs. Real 

Estate Repo Cleanups. 760-288-6956 

GYMS 

*WorkOUT Gym 760 325-4600 

SHOPPING 

Gifts, BOOKS and Cards 

*Q TRADING 760 416-7150 

LEATHER GEAR TOYS 

*Gear Leather and Fetish 760-322-3363 

gearleather.com 650 E. Sunny Dunes 

Leather Repair 

Off Ramp Leathers 760-778-2798 

www.offrampleathers.com New and used leather 

and fetish/BSDM gear. Alterations and repairs 

from saddle-patching your well-loved Levis to refurbishing 

your prized leathers. Or get measured 

for a new custom leather outfit handmade by Paul. 

Great selection of consignment items. 650 E. Sunny 

Dunes Rd., Unit 3, Palm Springs, CA 92264 

MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY 

Bloom In the Desert Ministries 

760 327-3802 

PAINTERS 

760 


PET GROOMING 

PLUMBING 

POSTAL SERVICES 

*Postal Palm Springs 760 864-1401 

*UPS Store 760 324-8184 

RESTAURANTS 

*Oscars Cafe 760-325-1188 

*Sunshine Cafe 760-328-1415 

RESTAURANTS 

*Bongo Johnny’s 760-866-1905 

*Pinocchio’s 760-322-3776 

* Rio Azul 760 992-5641 

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GEORGIE’S ALIBI (760) 325-5533 

REAL ESTATE-SERVICES 

*Desert Home Front 760-702-1643 

Nina’s traditional Greek cuisine 

and pizzeria. Chef Nina’s 

gourmet pizza is prepared with 

fresh tomato sauce and buffalo 

milk mozzarella. Enjoy Chef 

Nina’s 45 years of cooking passion 

with 100-year-old plus 

family recipes. The healthiest, 

freshest, cleanest, Hellenic cuisine 

ever! All day Monday is 

Chef Nina’s Pizza Day. Get a 

complementary beer, wine, or 

soda with every order over $20. 

Located on the South West corner 

of Ramon Rd & South Sunrise 

Way at “Plaza At Sunrise.” 

555 South Sunrise Way Palm 

Springs 760-323-8552 

Theatre/Playhouse 

*Desert Rose Play House 760-202-3000 

REAL ESTATE 

*Berrington Properties 760 408-4102 

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8pm$2 All Well Drinks, All Day! 

11:00 AM Oscars 11a - 9p Happy Hour All Day 

$7 Burgers & Fries 


2:00 PM Tryst Bar and Lounge Open Happy hour 

til 8pm 


$9.95 


6:00 PM Oscars BLUES & BBQ with KAl DAVID 

Trio 

7:00 PM Barracks Pool Tournament at the 

followed by free pizza at 9pm 

TUESDAY DECEMBER 6 

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $2 PBR 

Tallboys and Free Pool all day 

6:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special 1/2 

French toast w/ bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch Special 

1/2 sandwich/soup or salad $8.75 


$2.50 Well Drinks & Martini 



Mary’s 


8pm Leather Night. If in leather get Draft Bud or 

Bud Light $2 Free Pool All Day! 

11:00 AM Oscars Open - Happy 2:00pm – 

7:00pm 





$9.95 

4:00 PM Bongo Johnny’s Dinner Special 

Bottomless Spaghetti 7.95 







TRAVEL 

Utilities 

Gas 800-427-2200 Water 760-323-4971 

Electric 800-990=7788 Trash 800-973-3873 

Recycling 760-327-1351 Free Trolley Buzz 

GROUPS/ORG/HELP 

LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT 1301 

North Palm Canyon, 3rd Floor PALM SPRINGS, CA 

92262 760-416-7790/www.thecenterps.org 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-227-2345 

AMVETS: 760-323-9085 

BLOOM IN THE DESERT MINISTRIES: 760-327- 

3802 

Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services Rape 

Crisis Center (760) 568-9071 

DEMOCRATS OF THE DESERT 

760 537-1529 desertdemocrats.org 

DESERT AIDS PROJECT: 760 323-2118 

DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770 

DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION 760 864-1234 

DESERT STONEWALL DEMOCRATS: 760 260-8104 

DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700 

FRONTRUNNERS 760 285-0077 

GAY CATHOLICS 760 325-9511 

GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727 

Gay Book Club of PS—write to bookclubofps@ 

yahoo.com 

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 760 512- 

1700 

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM 

psmuseum.org 760 322-4800 

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM 

psairmuseum.org 760 778-6262 

PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS 760-219- 

2077 

PALM SPRINGS LEATHER ORDER OF THE DESERT 

760 272-5553 

PALM SPRINGS PRIDE pspride.org 

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Reiki Healing Session $30 for 30 min. 

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RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS 

Dump runs. Real Estate Repo Cleanups. 

760-288-6956 

EXPERT WEB DESIGN 

Revamp your web’s look & feel 

Complete Web face lifts starting at $298 free 

yr hosting, shopping carts, social networks 

local 760-413-4025 

COMPUTER SERVICE 

CONCIERGE-STYLE COMPUTER SUP- 

PORT I AM NOT MAC-PHOBIC! 

Desktops, laptops, Internet/wireless connectivity, 

virus remediation. Catering to locals 

& resort/out-of-town guests. Reasonable 

rates Call Ed Lefkowitz sunnyDconsulting 

(760) 483-3115. sunnydconsulting.com 

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dining, Uptown Art/Design District. Great 

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Homes CalBRE #1274667 for info. 760-464- 

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GAYDGETS & THREADS 

ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR THE MAN THAT 

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THE WEEK: WEB FINDS 

#1 1Tricker’s Stow 

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Boots 

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pair of Tricker’s 

shouldn’t last 

you a lifetime,” 

says the 

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shoemaker. 

Crafted from 

tan leather, 

these ‘Stow’ 

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traditional wingtip 

detailing and set 

on Dainite rubber 

soles that have a 

studded base to 

provide superb 

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Price: $670.00 

More Info At: 

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#2 Holiday Eevee 

Poké Plush 

A Satiny present all tied 

up with a ribbon, and a 

charming hat and cape 

trimmed with fine plush 

fur! Holly leaves and Poké 

Ball clasp, and this plush is 

ready for Christmas! 

PRICE: $22.99 

Pokemoncenter.com 

#3 Pendleton 

Shawl-Collar 

Cardigan 

A men’s wool cardigan 

featuring our archival 1923 

Harding pattern. Donegal 

yarns add flecks of texture 

to this chunky, warm 

lambswool sweater. 

PRICE: $199.00 

Pendleton-usa.com.com 

#4 The North Face- 

Base Camp Duffel 

Made from a durable laminate 

material, the Base 

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of a bag. Amply resilient 

to be roughed around inflight, 

or to be transported 

up a mountain via a yak, 

this is one burly duffel bag. 

71-liter volume provides 

storage for weekend trips 

PRICE: $135.00 

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FREE Gardening Classes 

by University of California Cooperative Extension 

Master Gardener Volunteers 

4:30 p.m., 3 rd Thursday every month 

Cathedral City Public Library 

33520 Date Palm Dr. 

(1 block north of Dinah Shore Dr.) 

December 15 

Introduction to the Geology of the 

Coachella Valley by Burt Boss 

On Thursday, December 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., the UCCE Master Gardeners will 

present a free class on the fascinating and complex geology of the valley where we 

live and garden. The class, an “Introduction to the Geology of the Coachella Valley,” 

will be presented by Master Gardener Burt Boss at the Cathedral City Public Library. 

Burt’s love for his subject matter and his background as a knowledgeable docent and 

experienced hiker in the Coachella Valley shines through in this thoroughly enjoyable 

presentation. A flyer with more information is attached. 

The cooler days of the desert winter and early spring are a perfect time to explore the 

natural oases and other wonders of the Coachella Valley Preserve open 7 a.m. to 5 

p.m. through April, 2017 in Thousand Palms. The Preserve is located on the northern 

side of the Coachella Valley, at the foot of the Indio Hills. Within the Preserve 

is a large, rare desert wetland and two palm woodland oases. You can experience 

first-hand some of the effects on the local ecology of the infamous San Andreas Fault 

which runs along the Coachella Valley. Water from springs along the fault line feeds 

the ponds and creeks within the Preserve and supports the native palms and other 

plant life in the oases. Knowledgeable docents give tours of the oases and surrounding 

desert on a regular basis. Check the website “coachellavalleypreserve.org” for 

directions to the Preserve and information about the times and dates of the scheduled 

tours. There is no charge to visit the Preserve; donations are always welcome though. 

29200 Thousand Palms Canyon Road, Thousand Palms, CA. (760) 343-2733. 


JERSEY’S JOURNAL by jersey Shore 

Facebook. It has its good qualities and 

it also has its annoying qualities. There 

is a lot of good. And there is A LOT of 

annoying. I use Facebook to promote 

Jersey Shore, and when I perform. Most 

people use it to keep in touch with 

friends and family, and some just need 

to get approval. MAJOR approval and 

they get it. The gay men I see are always 

shirtless, flexing away, posing, and Photo 

Shopping away. They get tens and tens of 

likes and comments galore. Mostly with 

the popular reaction of, “Woof ”. 

Okay, you post a selfie pic every day. You 

make it so you look MUCH better than 

you actually do in person. So if you do 

meet your Facebook friends, they will do 

exactly what I do, but wonder who the 

fudge IS that? Facebook is picture city. 

Gluttony road for the insecure or the 

ones in need of compliments. I get it. We 

love to feel accepted, but let it come naturally. 

Why do you have to force something 

you didn’t earn? A compliment is a 

gift. Don’t make me say “Woof ” because 

you can position yourself so your gut 

disappears, Photoshop the wrinkles so 

you look like a ghost, to get that click of a 

LIKE or that WOOF. It’s sad in my book. 

Let life come naturally. Earn your compliments, 

and not for being pretty. Earn 

the compliments because you are a stand 

up individual. A caring, giving, courageous, 

loving, person, not because your 

app and Kardashian talent behind the 

lens is spot on. 

While I’m at it. Do I really need to see 

your dinner? I eat mine before the phone 

can even come out. Maybe that’s why 

my fat ass isn’t taking the infamous half 

naked “Woof ” shots. I look the same in 

every picture anyway. Plus, it’s Jersey you 

want to see anyway. 

Peace, Love, and Selfies, 

Jersey 



THAT IS FUNNY 

A little kids sends a letter to Santa that says: “Dear Santa I want a brother for Christmas.” Santa writes 

back, “Dear Timmy send me your mommy.” 

What is the difference between Tiger Woods and Santa Claus? 

Santa stops after three hos. 

What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? 

A rebel without a Claus. 

There is a special place in hell for people that play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. 

Last year, I asked Santa for the sexiest person ever for Christmas. I woke up in a box. 

The 4 stages of life: 1. You believe in Santa Claus 2. You don’t believe in Santa Claus 3. You dress up as Santa 

Claus 4. You look like Santa Claus 

Christmas Fun facts 

Most of Santa’s reindeer have male-sounding names, such as Blitzen, Comet, and 

Cupid. However, male reindeers shed their antlers around Christmas, so the reindeer 

pulling Santa’s sleigh are likely not male, but female or castrated. 

According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221- 

foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, 

Washington 

Christmas trees usually grow for about 15 years before they are sold. 

The world’s largest Christmas stocking measured 106 feet and 9 inches (32.56 m) long and 

49 feet and 1 inch (14.97 m) wide. It weighed as much as five reindeer and held almost 

1,000 presents. It was made by the Children’s Society in London on December 14, 2007 


THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis 

Well, it’s been a couple weeks since the 

shock of my life, seeing the results of the 

Presidential election. Since then I have 

seen many posts on social media, articles 

in newspapers and many, many phone calls; 

including those as a member of the Democratic 

National Committee. 

The time to mourn and wring hands is over. 

Now we organize, debate, fight within the 

system and get ready for the battles ahead 

and the 2018 midterms. This Tuesday I will 

be participating in telephone interviews for 

candidates for DNC Chair. Should be very 

interesting - and revealing on their vision 

for the future of the party. 

On Dec 2, I will be traveling to our sister 

city of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. I know our 

friends there are very worried about the 

future of relations between our countries. 

So I will be of course bringing greetings 

from Cathedral City, but also speaking to 

government groups and Rotary Club members 

on how to do business these next few 

years. Upon my return, I will attend a meeting 

of LGBT elected officials in Washington 

to help lay out our strategy for the future - 

near and long term. 

Once again I want to thank everyone who 

voted for me for reelection to the City 

Council. I will begin my 23rd year on the 

Council on Dec 12th. You are invited to 

the swearing in of Mayor Henry, Councilman 

Aguilar and myself at 4pm in Council 

Chambers 

A local issue continuing to percolate in the 

valley is marijuana. With Prop 64 passing in 

California, how will valley cities react? So 

far no real changes. Indio, Rancho Mirage 

and Palm Desert have specifically said no 

licenses at the present. Coachella still is 

allowing cultivation in specified zones, DHS 

and Cathedral City are open for business, 

except Cathedral City has placed a 45 day 

moratorium on new dispensary licenses so 

that staff can get caught up. Palm Springs 

is looking at expanding cultivation. Seems 

like the valley is going to be a strong player 

in the field. 

Changes are also coming to La Quinta, Palm 

Desert and Indian Wells. Three incumbents 

were defeated in shocks to valley locals. I 

look forward to meeting the new people and 

seeing what their policies and issues might 

be. 

What are your concerns? Issues? Desires? 

Let me know. Greg@gregpettis.com. Use 

this column to get answers. 

Greg Pettis is a 22 year city councilman in Cathedral 

City. He has made his name in governmental circles 

as an expert in transportation issues and is very active 

in working on bringing passenger rail service to the 

COACHELLA Valley. Greg was the first openly gay 

elected city council members In Riverside County. He 

has served on the boards of the National League of 

Cities and the League of California Cities and as President 

of the Southern CA Association of Governments.

Nov 30 to Dec 6, 2016! Happy holidays from Palm Springs! DDG THIS WEEK in Gay Palm Springs.

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