July 13 to July 19 , 2016 THIS WEEK! The official guide to Gay Palm Springs for 22 years.
Discover the Pokemon Go phenomenon with Adrian Ayala. Proudly celebrating 22 years of service to the community! Discover GAY Palm Springs with the oldest LGBT magazine! Best bets this week in Gay Palm Springs California, Gay resorts. Bars, Restaurants and happenings. Plus local city maps and more! The official guide to Gay Palm Springs for 22 years. This week's LGBT weekly guide in PRINT and ONLINE, Also Gay and Gay friendly events parties and more. Mostly gay but it’s all inside! On the streets now.
Discover the Pokemon Go phenomenon with Adrian Ayala. Proudly celebrating 22 years of service to the community! Discover GAY Palm Springs with the oldest LGBT magazine! Best bets this week in Gay Palm Springs California, Gay resorts. Bars, Restaurants and happenings. Plus local city maps and more! The official guide to Gay Palm Springs for 22 years. This week's LGBT weekly guide in PRINT and ONLINE, Also Gay and Gay friendly events parties and more. Mostly gay but it’s all inside! On the streets now.
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MAP - CLASSIFIEDS - MASSAGE<br />
july <strong>13</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>July</strong> <strong>19</strong>, <strong>2016</strong><br />
DDG CELEBRATING <strong>22</strong> YEARS!<br />
INSIDE<br />
EVENING HIKES<br />
POKEMON GO<br />
EVENTS<br />
SUMMER FUN
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ON THE COVER<br />
We wanted <strong>to</strong> put only Pokemon ball<br />
on the cover but the game, while heavy<br />
played by young adults also include children.<br />
So we wanted <strong>to</strong> avoid that confusion.<br />
But its real and augmented reality,<br />
and virtual real all about it. p 28<br />
As the sun goes down here real hikers<br />
want <strong>to</strong> explore. p36<br />
LIVE PERFORMANCE<br />
Oscars Hosts of Carnival Cabaret Every<br />
Friday and Saturday night at Oscars, starring<br />
James Gypsy Haake. <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Comedy Club at Oscar’s going weekly on<br />
Thursday, Summer Tea Time ~ Every Sunday<br />
at 5 O’clock<br />
EVENTS<br />
<strong>July</strong> 18, Meet the candidate at CCBC nominating<br />
petition signing brunch <strong>for</strong> John<br />
Aguilar and Greg Pettis on Monday, <strong>July</strong> 18.<br />
DBA MIXERS<br />
Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Business Tax Credit Session 7/21<br />
NGLCC Certification Info Session 7/25<br />
DBA Mixer at JW Marriott <strong>Palm</strong> Desert<br />
7/25<br />
the NGLCC Conference August 23-26<br />
Starts <strong>July</strong> 15 Party - A Comedy by David<br />
Dillon <strong>The</strong> Desert Rose Playhouse<br />
<strong>July</strong> <strong>13</strong>, <strong>2016</strong> , 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM Bill’s<br />
Pizza Fundraiser Benefiting <strong>The</strong> Center’s<br />
Community Food Bank<br />
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Mommy Dearest<br />
& <strong>The</strong> Mommy<br />
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Inside This Week’s Issue<br />
MAP Page 35<br />
“Daily What’s Happening” Page 12<br />
26 Adams ArtExpos’e<br />
33 Business Direc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
38 Classifieds<br />
36 <strong>Gay</strong> Resorts<br />
42 <strong>Gay</strong>DGets & Threads<br />
34 GROUPS/HELP<br />
<strong>22</strong> Jersey’s Journal<br />
38 Massage Direc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
33 Quote of the week<br />
20 Sexy Tourist<br />
46 THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis<br />
04 Weekender tips<br />
43 <strong>The</strong> Center Schedule<br />
46 Weekly Guide <strong>to</strong> Stars<br />
Evening Hikes<br />
Pokemon GO p30<br />
EVENTS<br />
AND MORE<br />
Summer Fun<br />
Volume <strong>22</strong>,<br />
Issue 02<br />
<strong>July</strong> <strong>13</strong>th - <strong>July</strong><br />
<strong>19</strong>th <strong>2016</strong><br />
Contact<br />
Publisher: Will Paige<br />
Edi<strong>to</strong>r: Adrian Ayala<br />
Sales 888-743-3349<br />
National Representatives<br />
Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863<br />
Contributing Writers<br />
Jersey Shore, Will Paige, Adrian Ayala<br />
Greg Pettis Richard Noble<br />
Contributing Pho<strong>to</strong>graphers<br />
Desert Daily Guide is published by the<br />
DDG Media Group. Advertisers, or<br />
other interested persons may write <strong>to</strong> DDG<br />
Media Group, Activities and Entertainment<br />
Guide Division, Mailing and office address:<br />
1717 E Vista Chino A7-480, <strong>Palm</strong><br />
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Opinions expressed in the DDG columns<br />
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Bars & Restaurants<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille<br />
FEATURED<br />
5$ Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas w/food purchase<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille<br />
BINGO<br />
214 East Arenas Road, PS<br />
Score Sat. 12pm<br />
(760) 866-<strong>19</strong>05<br />
Tool Shed Wed. & Sat. 12PM 0-69 Bingo<br />
Tool Shed - Leather Bar<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Sat. 2PM<br />
600 E Sunny Dunes Rd , PS<br />
KARAOKE<br />
(760) 320-3299 10:00 am – 2:00 am<br />
Tryst Wednesday 9pm<br />
<strong>The</strong> Barracks - Leather Bar<br />
POOL<br />
67625 E. <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Dr. , CC<br />
Tool Shed<br />
2:00 pm – 2:00 am<br />
Free Pool ALL DAY Tues.<br />
Score - Locals Bar<br />
Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM<br />
301 E Arenas Rd , PS<br />
8 Ball <strong>to</strong>urnament<br />
(760) 327-0753 6:00 am – 2:00 pm<br />
Barracks Mon 7pm<br />
Oscar’s Cafe & Bar - Inside/Outside<br />
LATE NITE FOOD!<br />
125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille Open until 3AM<br />
(760) 325-1188 11:00 am – 9:00 pm<br />
Friday & Saturday<br />
Pinocchio In the Desert - Rest. & Bar<br />
SIGNATURE EVENTS<br />
<strong>13</strong>4 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS<br />
SUNDAY <strong>The</strong> Barracks beer bust<br />
(760) 3<strong>22</strong>-3776 7:30 am – 2:00 pm<br />
SUNDAY Tool Shed beer bust<br />
Rio Azul - Mexican Style Rest. & Bar<br />
Sunday OSCARS Spectacular tea party<br />
(760) 992-5641 350 South Indian Cyn, PS,<br />
SUNDAY Drag me Brunch @<br />
Sunshine Cafe - Family Style Rest.<br />
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill<br />
Breakfast lunch & diner<br />
MONDAY OSCARS PALM SPRINGS BLUES REVIVAL!<br />
36815 Cathedral Canyon Drive, CC<br />
SUNDAY Drag Brunch Jersey Shore@Azul<br />
(760) 328-1415 6:00 am – 9:00 pm<br />
TUESDAY Jersey Shore Cabaret Variety@ Azul<br />
HAPPY HOUR<br />
MORE LOCAL BARS<br />
Tryst Everyday til 8p<br />
SpurLine (760) 778-4326<br />
Oscars - Mon-Fri 2p-7p<br />
200 S Indian Canyon Dr , PS, CA<br />
Score - Everyday 6a-8p<br />
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge (760) 416-7584<br />
Tool Shed - Everyday 10pm & Mon. ALL DAY<br />
2100 N. <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Dr. , PS, CA<br />
Pinocchio - Everyday 7:30a-2p<br />
Streetbar (760) 320-1266<br />
Rio Azul - Wed-Sun 4p-7p<br />
<strong>22</strong>4 E Arenas Rd , PS, CA<br />
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36-737 Cathedral Canyon Dr. , CC, CA<br />
Barracks Underwear Night With DJ Sir Doggie<br />
Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533<br />
Tool Shed Wet Weds !$3 Jagermeister and fireball shots<br />
369 N <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Dr , PS CA<br />
all day<br />
Chill bar (NEW) (760) 327-1079<br />
10:00 PM Tool Shed Happy Hour<br />
217 E Arenas , PS, CA<br />
THURSDAY, JULY 14<br />
Hunters <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 10AM - 7:00 PM<br />
6:00 AM<br />
302 E Arenas Rd , <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, CA<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
Cafe Palette<br />
Score $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans all day<br />
315 East Arenas Road, PS, CA<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Carne Asada and Eggs<br />
WEDNESDAY, JULY <strong>13</strong><br />
$10.25, Lunch Special Meatloaf or Meatloaf Sandwich<br />
6:00 AM<br />
$9.75<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Score $2 Rolling Rock Bottles all day<br />
Pinocchio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $2.50 Well<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Chili Relleno & Eggs Drinks & Martinis<br />
$9.75, Lunch Special Bacon Guacamole Cheeseburger 8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas<br />
$10.95<br />
$5 and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody Mary’s<br />
7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s<br />
$2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis<br />
10:00 AM<br />
8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8:00pm<br />
$5 and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody Mary’s<br />
11:00 AM<br />
9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar and Grille Breakfast, Oscars 11a - 9 p<br />
Lunch, & Dinner $5 Mimosas All Day, Every day!<br />
2:00 PM<br />
10:00 AM Tool Shed $3 Jager Shots All Day Long Barracks Happy Hour <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
12:00 PM<br />
Oscars Happy Hour <strong>to</strong> 7PM<br />
Tool Shed <strong>The</strong> Original O-69 Bingo at 12 Noon<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Happy Hour <strong>to</strong> 2-7<br />
2:00 PM<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Barracks Happy Hour <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 2-4-1 Happy Hour 2 <strong>to</strong> 7 PM 5:00 PM<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM Street Fair<br />
Oscars Happy Hour 3-7PM<br />
Crispy Tacos $2<br />
Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special Chicken<br />
6:00 PM<br />
Enchiladas $12.95<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Village Fest<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Oscar’s Dinner – Changes Feel Good Live Music <strong>to</strong> 9 pm<br />
Rio Azul Happy Hour 5-7 PM<br />
7:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tournament<br />
Oscar’s Happy Hour/Dinner : Jojonle-one <strong>to</strong> 8 pm - 9:00 PM<br />
Patio<br />
<strong>The</strong> Underground –Pick up where you left off on<br />
6:00 PM<br />
Underwear night, wearing your Underwear, Jocks and<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Athletic Gear, Fetish wear and dark sexy Leather.<br />
Karaoke Jo 6 PM <strong>to</strong> 10 PM<br />
10:00 PM Tool Shed Happy Hour10:00 Underwear<br />
8:00 PM<br />
Night. Happy hour prices <strong>for</strong> those in their underwear.<br />
Oscar’s Dude Jones Rock Paarty Band <strong>to</strong> 11pm<br />
FRIDAY, JULY 15<br />
9:00 PM<br />
6:00 AM<br />
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TRYST<br />
Bar And Lounge<br />
EVERYONE’S BAR!<br />
Daily Power Hour<br />
$3 Wells $2 Bud Light Draft<br />
2 PM - 5 PM<br />
Happy Hour 5 PM - 8 PM<br />
LIVE MUSIC<br />
EVERY<br />
THURSDAY &<br />
SATURDAY NIGHT<br />
TouchTunes Jukebox<br />
Billiards & Darts<br />
FaceBook.Com/Tryst<strong>Palm</strong><strong>Springs</strong><br />
188 S. INDIAN CANYON DR.<br />
(Next To Hardrock)<br />
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Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Score $7 Belvedere Vodka all day<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5 and $6<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Chipotle Benedict<br />
$10.50, Lunch Special Fish and Chips $10.25<br />
Oscars Brunch until 2 PM<br />
Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody Mary’s<br />
7:30 AM<br />
$5 Bloody Mary’s, $9 Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas<br />
Pinocchio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $2.50 Well 11:00 AM<br />
Drinks & Martinis<br />
Oscar’s Lunch: Jojo Leon – <strong>to</strong> 2 pm - Patio<br />
8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Happy Hour from 11 <strong>to</strong> 7 PM<br />
$5 and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody Mary’s<br />
Score12:00 Noon Bingo<br />
10:00 AM<br />
1:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Happy Hour til 8pm<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> $3 Holler - Beer, Hot Dog, &<br />
11:00 AM<br />
Chips till 5pm<br />
Oscars 11 - 10<br />
2:00 PM<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Legends Bingo<br />
Barracks Happy Hour <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Barracks Happy Hour <strong>to</strong> 8 PM<br />
Oscars Happy Hour <strong>to</strong> 7PM<br />
DiGS MARM-A-RAMA Spin the Wheel Drinks<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 2p - 7:30p<br />
3:00 PM<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95<br />
4:00 PM<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Dinner Special Prime Rib 18.95<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Night Special<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Half Rack <strong>for</strong> 16.95; Full Rack <strong>for</strong> 18.95<br />
Happy Hour, A Different Artist Every Week <strong>to</strong> 8 pm - Patio<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Rio Azul House Margaritas $5<br />
Rio Azul House Margarita $5<br />
7:00 PM DiGS Country Western Roundup!<br />
Hunters FUR<br />
8:00 PM<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts<br />
Oscar’s Dinner <strong>The</strong>ater: Carnival Cabaret<br />
Spurline show tunes<br />
Barracks Fund Raisers & Cruise Night<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Spurline show tunes<br />
Barracks Fetish Patio Party :Cruise night on the Patio w/<br />
8:00 PM<br />
DJ Mixie<br />
Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts<br />
10:00 PM Toucans DJ GoGO Boys<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Happy Hour<br />
Fundrasier Fridays At the Barracks w/<br />
SUNDAY, JULY 17<br />
DJ Clintron<br />
6:00 AM<br />
10:00 PM Tool Shed Happy Hour<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
SATURDAY, JULY 16<br />
Score $4 Cucumber or Southern Mary all day<br />
6:00 AM<br />
7:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Eggs Benedict<br />
Score Happy Hour until 8 PM<br />
$10.25<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chili Verde Omelet 7:30 AM Pinocchio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $2.50 Well<br />
or burri<strong>to</strong> $9.95 or salmon Benedict $10.95<br />
Drinks & Martinis. Get a Martini BURGER!<br />
7:30 AM<br />
8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas<br />
Pinocchio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $2.50 Well $5 and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody Mary’s<br />
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$5 Bloody Marys, $9 Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas<br />
8 PM $1.50 Drafts All Day<br />
Tool Shed Cheap Beer Day $1.75 16 oz. Bud or Bud Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Happy Hour from 2 <strong>to</strong> 7 PM<br />
Light Drafts From Open ‘Til Close, Happy Hour until 2-4-1 cocktails<br />
8PM<br />
3:00 PM<br />
11:00 AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95<br />
Oscar’s Brunch: Jojo Leon <strong>to</strong> 2 pm - Patio<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Happy Hour from 11 <strong>to</strong> 7 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM<br />
1:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tourn.<br />
6:00 PM<br />
Legends Karaoki Brunch 1-5pm<br />
Oscars BLUES & BBQ with KAl DAVID Trio<br />
SpurLine Beer Bust until 7:00<br />
7:00 PM Pool Tournament at the Barracks followed by<br />
2:00 PM<br />
free pizza at 9pm<br />
Barracks Beer Bust All Day Long<br />
Hunters Service Ind. Night<br />
3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 SpurLine Original One & Only Showtunes<br />
4:00 PM<br />
TUESDAY, JULY <strong>19</strong><br />
Oscars Sunday Tea Dance <strong>to</strong> 8pm<br />
6:00 AM<br />
5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 To 7 PM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
Oscar’s Summer Tea Time ~ Every Sunday at 5 O’clock $2 PBR Tallboys and Free Pool all day<br />
8:00 PM Tool Shed $1.75 beer all day.<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special 1/2 french <strong>to</strong>ast w/<br />
Toucans <strong>The</strong> Playgirls bring you shows every Sunday at bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch Special 1/2 sandwich/soup or<br />
8 and 10 PM.<br />
salad $8.75<br />
9:00 PM<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Barrack’s World Famous Sunday Beer Bust and Sunday Pinocchio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne!<br />
Night Social featuring DJ Mixie in the DJ Booth from $2.50 Well Drinks & Martini<br />
2-7 and Dj Sir Doggy and DJ Luis from 7-11 (Alternating<br />
weeks)<br />
11:00 AM<br />
10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8pm<br />
10:00 PM<br />
Oscars 11a 9p Happy Hour All Day<br />
Barrack’s Jockstrap Pool<br />
2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour until 8 PM<br />
Tool Shed Happy Hour<br />
Legends of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Happy Hour 2 <strong>to</strong> 7 PM<br />
MONDAY, JULY 18<br />
3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
$7 Belvedere Vodka all day<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chile Verde<br />
Omelet or Burri<strong>to</strong> $9.95<br />
7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne!<br />
$2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis<br />
9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s<br />
10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8 PM $2.00 Well<br />
drinks ALL DAY.<br />
11:00 AM<br />
Oscars 11a - 9p Happy Hour All Day $7 Burgers & Fries<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Happy Hour <strong>to</strong><br />
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SCORE<br />
<strong>The</strong> Game Bar<br />
301 E. Arenas Road<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, CA<br />
(760) 327-0753<br />
OPEN AT 6 AM EVERY DAY!<br />
Friendly Bartenders * Happy Hour 6 AM - 8 PM<br />
Best Neighborhood Dive Bar In Town<br />
Monday - $2 Well Vodka 8 PM - 2 AM<br />
Tuesday - Free Pool & $2 PBR TallBoys<br />
Wednesday - $2 Rolling Rock Bottles<br />
Thursday -$4 25oz Bud Cans<br />
Friday - $7 Belvedere Cocktails<br />
Saturday - “O-69” Bingo at Noon<br />
Sunday Funday Starts Here! Bloody Mary Specials start at 6 AM<br />
POOL, DARTS, PINBALL, & 3D VIDEO GAMES<br />
BEST JUKEBOX IN TOWN, SHUFFLEBOARD, & TELEVISED SPORTS<br />
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Contact Jersey Shore at Dragapalooza@aol.com Or Follow on Facebook.<br />
Jersey can be seen EVERY SUNDAY starting at NOON <strong>for</strong> Disco Brunch @ Georgie’s Alibi Azul.<br />
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Continued from page 3<br />
<strong>July</strong> 17 Tribute <strong>to</strong> Aerosmith Rock Yard /<br />
Fantasy <strong>Springs</strong> Resort Casino Indio, CA<br />
<strong>July</strong> <strong>22</strong> Hot Wax Ace hotel Three days<br />
worth of pop up shops, panels, workshops,<br />
pool parties, a live vinyl recording booth,<br />
record swaps plus live sets from some faves.<br />
www.acehotel.com<br />
Weekly<br />
TUESDAYS AT 9PM CCBC film fest all<br />
sumer long. Streacj out on the rolling lawn<br />
bring a blanket <strong>for</strong> a new double feature<br />
weekly, plus shorts, home movies and more.<br />
See Page 4 <strong>for</strong> details.<br />
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNING<br />
College of the Desert Fair 7am - noon<br />
Saturdays from June 4 - September 17,<br />
<strong>2016</strong> Certified farmers market. <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> Summer Market at the <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way, <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong>, CA. Time: 8am - 12:30pm.<br />
VillageFest! We’re dog friendly! Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
through May from 6pm until 10pm and<br />
June through September from 7pm until<br />
10pm. www.VillageFest.org or 760-320-<br />
3781.<br />
READ MORE ABOUT YOUR WORLD<br />
THE LAST WORD page 47<br />
SEXY TOURIST page <strong>22</strong><br />
JERSEY’S JOURNAL page 21<br />
ADAMSARTEXPOSE’page 26<br />
Sexy Tourist (sexyparty.cologne)<br />
What a Dump! Says Bette Davis on the problems<br />
plaguing this <strong>years</strong> winter Olympic games.<br />
Only a few weeks be<strong>for</strong>e they kick off, the <strong>2016</strong><br />
Olympics Rio <strong>2016</strong> Olympics (5-21 Aug) in Rio<br />
de Janeiro, Brazil. <strong>The</strong> first <strong>to</strong> come <strong>to</strong> South<br />
America in the event’s 120-year his<strong>to</strong>ry is full<br />
of negative publicity. Mostly from places not<br />
hosting it. Its<br />
But lets not <strong>for</strong>get It fucking Rio that circuit part<br />
of the Americas.<br />
Sure Brazil is facing its greatest recession in<br />
100 <strong>years</strong>, is embroiled in one of the most<br />
<strong>for</strong>midable political crises since its transition <strong>to</strong><br />
democracy more than three decades ago, and<br />
is navigating a potential global health crisis.<br />
BUT!!!<br />
“<strong>The</strong> party will be great,” a Brazilian economics<br />
professor <strong>to</strong>ld <strong>The</strong> Guardian last month, 100<br />
days be<strong>for</strong>e the start of the games.<br />
Chaotic, steamy and vibrant are the words used<br />
<strong>to</strong> describe Rio and here are some reason why.<br />
Brazils second largest city, Rio de Janeiro is the<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> of South America. Cosmopolitan<br />
cum beach resort <strong>to</strong>wn with a nons<strong>to</strong>p gay night<br />
life scene <strong>to</strong> fit every budget. Think bossa nova<br />
and samba drums working you in<strong>to</strong> a frenzy<br />
of sexual appetite. PICK: This Week Bar www.<br />
theweek.com.br Rio’s vast mega-club, <strong>The</strong> Week,<br />
attracts thousands of mostly upscale, shirtless<br />
“barbies” (“gym queens”) & international DJs.<br />
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AdamsArtExpose’<br />
ARTISTS, CARTOONISTS, DESIGNERS AND THE<br />
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION<br />
<strong>The</strong> two major political parties are<br />
ramping up <strong>for</strong> their conventions this<br />
week and next. <strong>The</strong> influence of art and<br />
design is understated in the influence<br />
this has on politics. For example the<br />
logo of the Republican National<br />
Convention was designed by a Cleveland,<br />
Ohio advertising firm, Falls Communications.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y were asked <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
between 10 <strong>to</strong> 20 proofs of design<br />
ideas <strong>to</strong> be selected from. Instead they<br />
provided 178 options. <strong>The</strong> owner of the<br />
firm stated, “ this is <strong>to</strong>o important <strong>to</strong> the<br />
City....and <strong>to</strong> Ohio.... we pulled out all<br />
the s<strong>to</strong>ps.” <strong>The</strong> final<br />
logo that was selected includes a guitar<br />
lying on it’s side with the Republican<br />
Elephant walking on it with the words<br />
RNC, <strong>2016</strong> CLEVELAND. the guitar<br />
signifying the Rock and Roll Hall of<br />
Fame in Cleveland. <strong>The</strong> logo’s design is<br />
composed <strong>to</strong> be used in large banners<br />
down <strong>to</strong> lapel pins.<br />
It is not a secret that the presumtive<br />
nominee <strong>for</strong> the Republican party this<br />
year is Donald Trump. Trump has<br />
shown himself <strong>to</strong> be one of the most<br />
ridiculous of all the nominees ever<br />
brought be<strong>for</strong>e the Party and the United<br />
States. However his selection is an<br />
example of the non-functioning ability<br />
of the Republicans <strong>to</strong> govern during the<br />
last 8 <strong>years</strong>. <strong>The</strong>ir complete emphasis<br />
has been <strong>to</strong> restrict and prevent legislation,<br />
which has been detrimental <strong>to</strong><br />
the country in many areas. <strong>The</strong> birth<br />
of Donald Trump as the presumptive<br />
nominee was a predictable outcome of<br />
the dis-functionality of the Party.<br />
Political car<strong>to</strong>onist throughout the<br />
world have created car<strong>to</strong>ons on the general<br />
disbelief of Trump as a presidential<br />
nominee of the United States. Displayed<br />
in this article is the car<strong>to</strong>on version of a<br />
Canadian car<strong>to</strong>onist depicting the birth<br />
of Donald Trump <strong>to</strong> the Republican<br />
Party.<br />
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Trump can not be pinned down on his<br />
stand on LGBT rights, gay marriage,<br />
or other issues pertaining <strong>to</strong> the LGBT<br />
community. <strong>for</strong> example, his stand on<br />
marriage demonstrates him quoting, he<br />
supports “traditional marriage”, whatever<br />
that may imply in Trump language. His<br />
flip flopping on gay rights in general is<br />
about as confusing as it is on all other<br />
issues. <strong>The</strong> only thing that can be said<br />
about his stand is that no one knows<br />
where he stands. Very dangerous <strong>for</strong> a<br />
presidential candidate in a democratic<br />
republic.<br />
At any rate, enjoy the Republican National<br />
Convention this week on television.<br />
How images are used in the Democratic<br />
National Convention, next week.<br />
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Who Cares?<br />
Pokemon is an inves<strong>to</strong>rs dream. Nintendo’s<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ck skyrocketed 33 percent on Monday<br />
as the company’s new smartphone game<br />
Pokémon GO gains popularity. Pokémon<br />
GO launched last week and surpassed<br />
Whatsapp, Instagram, and Twitter in the<br />
amount of time spent in the app. Since<br />
Pokemon started out as a video game <strong>for</strong><br />
What Is it<br />
Nintendo, as it’s purpose was what lead<br />
For many, this app<br />
<strong>to</strong> Pokemon Go. Released on time <strong>for</strong><br />
felt like a dream<br />
Pokemon’s 20th anniversary, Pokemon Go<br />
come true, as it was released through the Apple App S<strong>to</strong>re<br />
uses your gps<br />
and <strong>The</strong> Google Play S<strong>to</strong>re on <strong>July</strong> 6th. Having<br />
made it’s way <strong>to</strong> the number one spots<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>guide</strong> you <strong>to</strong><br />
Pokemon monsters<br />
in the App S<strong>to</strong>res in less than 24 hours,<br />
all throughout your<br />
Pokemon Go has marked a huge success in<br />
current location. making $9 Billion from it’s release <strong>to</strong> this<br />
<strong>The</strong> goal of this<br />
day. People from 12 <strong>to</strong> 30 are its buyers ands<br />
game is <strong>to</strong> catch<br />
that will grow each year because so few will<br />
Pokemon and<br />
visit fixed locations<br />
like bars<br />
and statues, called<br />
Pokes<strong>to</strong>ps and<br />
<strong>The</strong> Barracks Pokemon<br />
Gyms, where<br />
you do battle with other Pokemon characters<br />
which are added when some one first<br />
visits that gym. Pokes<strong>to</strong>ps/Gyms can range<br />
from a variety of fixed locations and monuments<br />
such as the <strong>The</strong> Toolshed’s Tom of<br />
Finland cu<strong>to</strong>uts on the wall, the hanging<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle above <strong>The</strong> Barrack’s bar, and<br />
even the Bronze Lucille Ball sitting at a<br />
bench on Tahquitz Canyon Way and <strong>Palm</strong><br />
Canyon Drive.<br />
Pokemon sharing lunch with augmented<br />
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age out of this iconic game. Toys and merchandising<br />
alone will fuel its growth and<br />
already collectibles like #1 Pikachu Illustra<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Cards (printed) sell <strong>for</strong> upwards of<br />
$50,000.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are problems however as with<br />
the makers of Pokemon Go were <strong>for</strong>ced <strong>to</strong><br />
make emergency fixes <strong>to</strong> the game because<br />
the app gave the company an unprecedented<br />
level of access in<strong>to</strong> players’ personal<br />
lives. Also the use of adult locations acre<br />
currently included because it uses that<br />
same landmark database. I not sure Americans<br />
share this level <strong>to</strong>lerance but I expect<br />
a massive conservative backlash any day<br />
now.<br />
Still Pokemon Go is not just an update <strong>to</strong><br />
last generation’s Game Boy and its incredibly<br />
innovative design Pokemon has made<br />
its way on<strong>to</strong> iOS and Android, but this<br />
time, it’s different.<br />
Instead it’s a free mobile game that lets you<br />
see Pokemon through the window of your<br />
phone as if they existed in the real world.<br />
<strong>The</strong>n, you can catch them. (“Gotta catch<br />
‘em all!”)<br />
do you Remember the ‘90s? Kids growing<br />
up back then played Pokemon video games<br />
on their Game Boys, watched Pokemon<br />
car<strong>to</strong>ons and movies, and battled it out<br />
with Pokemon cards during their lunch<br />
breaks at school. A lot of these kids never<br />
really s<strong>to</strong>pped doing that. <strong>The</strong> last two Nintendo<br />
3DS Pokemon video games sold 25<br />
million copies, combined.<br />
Pokemon has been around <strong>for</strong> over 20<br />
<strong>years</strong> now. <strong>The</strong> first games were black and<br />
white.<br />
Know your His<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
BTW, Pokemon is short <strong>for</strong> “pocket monster.”<br />
<strong>The</strong>y’re tiny monsters. (Pokemon is a<br />
Japanese compound word, and is both singular<br />
and plural.) So its not like cruelty <strong>to</strong><br />
animals as some will argue.<br />
Warnings<br />
“For safety’s sake, never play Pokémon<br />
GO when you’re on your bike, driving a<br />
car, riding a hoverboard, or anything else<br />
where you should be paying attention, and<br />
of course never wander away from your<br />
group <strong>to</strong> catch a Pokémon.”<br />
Real bridge at golf course.<br />
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Wednesday, <strong>July</strong> <strong>13</strong>th<br />
7:00 AM – Crystal Meth Anon<br />
9:00 AM – Beginning Tai Chi<br />
10:00 AM – Intermediate Tai Chi<br />
12:00 – 2:00PM – Drawing For All<br />
Levels<br />
1:00 PM – Open Play Bridge<br />
7:00 PM – Narcotics Anon<br />
Thursday <strong>July</strong> 14th<br />
7:00 – 8:00PM – Co-Dependents<br />
Anonymous<br />
Friday, <strong>July</strong> 15th<br />
9:00AM – Reike Sessions<br />
10:30 – 11:30AM – 50 + Fit<br />
10:30AM – Men’s Chat Group<br />
3:00 – 4:30PM – Caregiver Support<br />
Group<br />
7:30 PM – Crystal Meth Anon<br />
Saturday, <strong>July</strong> 16th<br />
10:30 – 11:30 – Voice For Children<br />
1:00 – 3:00PM- Creative Writing<br />
1:00 – 3:00PM – American Sign<br />
Language<br />
12:00 – 2:00PM – Drawing For All<br />
Levels<br />
1:00 – 4:00PM – Pinochle – Open<br />
Play<br />
6:30 – 9:30Pm – Maj Jong<br />
7:00 – 8:30PM – Spiritual Meditation<br />
and Mediumship<br />
Tuesday <strong>July</strong> <strong>19</strong>th<br />
10:30 – 11:30Am – 50 + Fit<br />
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Beginning<br />
Spanish<br />
1:30 – 3:00PM – Bereavement<br />
Support Group<br />
10:00AM – 12:00PM – Conversational<br />
Spanish<br />
Sunday, <strong>July</strong> 17th<br />
Yoga<br />
4:30 – 5:30PM – A Gentle Way <strong>to</strong><br />
1:30 – 3:30PM – Beginning Spanish<br />
1:30 – 3:30PM – Legal Aid Clinic (by 6:00 PM – Crystal Meth Anon 7:00 – 9:00PM – <strong>Gay</strong> Rodeo Association<br />
Meeting<br />
appointment)<br />
Monday, <strong>July</strong> 18th<br />
4:00 PM – Gentle Yoga<br />
9:00 AM – Beginning Tai Chi<br />
5:00 PM – Dyke March<br />
9:00AM – 12:00PM – Open Play<br />
5:30 PM – Alcoholics Anon<br />
Bridge<br />
6:00 – 8:00PM – Community Food 10:30 – 11:30AM – Intermediate<br />
Bank<br />
Tai Chi<br />
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In the news<br />
DBA Member Spotlight:<br />
Shann Carr, of the Borey<br />
Group at Keller Williams<br />
Realty<br />
This week we saw Shann Carr in the spotliight<br />
with the local Desert Business Association; the<br />
comic, entertainer, do-gooder and woman about<br />
<strong>to</strong>wn has been involved with the organization<br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>years</strong>. We could not agree more. Everything<br />
Carr does pop, in unusual ways. Beside being<br />
a one person promotion machine, international<br />
comedian and spokesperson, she has motivated<br />
many other people <strong>to</strong> challenge themselves and<br />
the community <strong>to</strong> be better, <strong>to</strong> have more fun<br />
and get shit done!<br />
<strong>The</strong> DBA lets us know she became a licensed<br />
Real<strong>to</strong>r, and works <strong>for</strong> the Carl Borey Group at<br />
Keller Williams. here are some Q&A they listed<br />
with the venerable Carr.<br />
How long have you been in the Coachella Valley?<br />
Since the summer of <strong>19</strong>98.<br />
What brought you here? A past girlfriend was<br />
transferred from our lovely home--which had<br />
been provided by her state parks job at Half<br />
Moon Bay State Beach--<strong>to</strong> a state-issued trailer,<br />
at a park in Perris. I explained that I couldn’t<br />
tell my mom that I was moving <strong>to</strong> Paris ... and<br />
then have <strong>to</strong> clarify that. I agreed <strong>to</strong> leave the<br />
Bay Area if she’d commute from the gayest <strong>to</strong>wn<br />
nearby. Neither of us had ever been <strong>to</strong> <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong>.<br />
How did someone well-known as a comedian<br />
wind up working in real estate with Carl Borey?<br />
I want <strong>to</strong> create a gay*ish, full-service resort/<br />
entertainment complex in <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>--a compound<br />
with 100-plus rooms with an entertainment<br />
and media-production focus; a destination<br />
that engages guests and locals with multiple<br />
options <strong>for</strong> dining, dancing, shopping, swimming<br />
and regular events. <strong>The</strong> Moxie Complex will<br />
feature an entertainment focus ranging from<br />
filming live programming <strong>to</strong> being an office<br />
hub <strong>for</strong> other media-based businesses like gay<br />
mags and booking, talent and PR firms. When<br />
Carl Borey pointed out that a real estate license<br />
gets me a 3 percent commission on a hotel-sized<br />
purchase ... I was sold. Also I knew that I could<br />
bring something special <strong>to</strong> Carl’s vision <strong>to</strong> build<br />
a FRESH and positive kind of real estate team.<br />
As the Borey Group’s “Vibe Manager,” I know I am<br />
doing that.<br />
What are your ultimate goals, business-wise?<br />
I want <strong>to</strong> be part of making <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> the<br />
place that gay, fringe and new media is made.<br />
I want <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>to</strong> name and claim itself<br />
as the incuba<strong>to</strong>r <strong>for</strong> new media in the way that<br />
Nashville did with country music, like other cities<br />
do with other industries. I want <strong>to</strong> help <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> create an industry home so that young<br />
gay entertainment professionals dream of coming<br />
here <strong>to</strong> work at the cusp of what is new in<br />
media and entertainment.<br />
We can add the that by saying you go Girlllll<br />
Also Join the DBA <strong>to</strong>day!<br />
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“Work out your own salvation. Do not<br />
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Baja Expeditions 800-843-6967<br />
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AMVETS: 760-323-9085<br />
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Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services<br />
Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071<br />
HOTLINE<br />
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DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770<br />
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Evening hiking<br />
Its summer and its hot so if your not a hiker<br />
don’t start now! But you can hike that West-gate<br />
mall with its newest upgrades and cool western<br />
s<strong>to</strong>re that has south west gems and rocks, and<br />
dream catchers and western wear. On Thursdays<br />
you can hike the entire Village street fair<br />
in down <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. But here are some<br />
great hiking ideas when the sun is down or just<br />
coming up.<br />
This first s<strong>to</strong>p is <strong>The</strong> Agua Caliente Band of<br />
Cahuilla Indians web site. www.aguacaliente.org<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Trail Length: 1/2 mile <strong>to</strong> 15 miles<br />
long, depending on how far you want <strong>to</strong> hike.<br />
Maynard Mine Trail Length: Approximately 6<br />
miles Fern Canyon Trail Length: 10 miles,<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>r Trail Length: 3 miles<br />
Desert Adventures Eco Tours & Events<br />
Take the jeep 760-324-5337<br />
<strong>The</strong> Araby Trail <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Length: About 6<br />
miles<br />
<strong>The</strong> Garstin Trail Length: 2 miles (4 miles round<br />
trip)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Berns Trail Length: 2 miles<br />
<strong>The</strong> Clara Burgess Trail Length: 3.5 miles<br />
<strong>The</strong> North Lykken Trail Length: 1 1/2 miles<br />
<strong>The</strong> South Lykken Trail Length: 3.5 miles<br />
Important Note: All Hiking in<strong>for</strong>mation listed<br />
here is provided as a courtesy. Hiking is at your<br />
own risk.<br />
RESORTS PALM SPRINGS<br />
STYLE<br />
CCBC Resort 760 324-<strong>13</strong>50 See page 2<br />
CCBC is the largest clothing optional <strong>Gay</strong><br />
men’s resort in Southern Cali<strong>for</strong>nia.<br />
Located just a few minutes from down<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, Our 3.5 acre fantasy playground<br />
is perfect <strong>for</strong> weekend get-aways<br />
and extended stays.<br />
Chaps Inn 760 327-8<strong>22</strong>2 See page 18<br />
Don’t stay where the boys are ….. stay<br />
where the men are! Swim in or laze by<br />
the heated salt water pool, enjoy the spa,<br />
cool misting system and steam room! Play<br />
in the outdoor sling or Saint Andrew’s<br />
cross. Chaps Inn is a clothing optional 10-<br />
room resort owned and operated by two<br />
British transplants and life partners, Stuart<br />
and Ian.<br />
All Worlds Resorts<br />
760 323-7505 See page 6<br />
Down<strong>to</strong>wn resort, Features four pools <strong>for</strong><br />
lounging, two Jacuzzis <strong>for</strong> relaxing, and lots<br />
of complimentary fun aimed at gay men.<br />
Day passes are available, so you don’t even<br />
have <strong>to</strong> stay here <strong>to</strong> join in the fun.<br />
Inn Exile 760-327-64<strong>13</strong> See page 7<br />
Inn Exile is back, one of the most popular<br />
Men’s resorts in <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>.<br />
With almost 2 acres of property and<br />
millions of possibilities <strong>to</strong> explore your<br />
fantasies.<br />
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Supporting Children’s<br />
Music Programs<br />
P R E S E N T<br />
the eclectic<br />
BEN TECSON<br />
Steinway pianist Ben Tecson showcases his classic, be-bop and other great music.<br />
Saturday, <strong>July</strong> 16, <strong>2016</strong> • 7:00 - 8:30pm<br />
<strong>The</strong> Marquee Academy of Per<strong>for</strong>ming Arts • 441 S. <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon • <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Reception following with wine, sparkling water and sweets.<br />
$30.00 suggested donation—pay at the door. For in<strong>for</strong>mation call (760) 323 -8353<br />
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DDG LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MASSAGE<br />
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THE FOLLOWING <strong>WEEK</strong> Line ads are 30 words or less.<br />
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We are open, Monday-Friday, from 10 AM <strong>to</strong> 4 PM Proofing limited <strong>to</strong> firt run.<br />
NEW DROP off (no cash) address is:1717 E. Vista Chino Drive, A7-480, <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, CA 9<strong>22</strong>62<br />
Toll Free 888-743-3349 or 760-9<strong>13</strong>-3340 • FAX (844) 800-9700 publisher541@desertdaily<strong>guide</strong>.com<br />
MASSAGE<br />
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(including late Monday). 6’2, 245#, handsome,<br />
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hands (and great everything). Can host or<br />
travel. Call JT (323)839-7017.”<br />
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PALM SPRINGS BLACK MASSEUR<br />
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WARM HEALING HANDS\<br />
Massage $60 <strong>for</strong> 1 Hour, $70 <strong>for</strong> 90 min. 2<br />
Hour massage <strong>for</strong> $90.<br />
Reiki Healing Session $30 <strong>for</strong> 30 min.<br />
I’m strong, 57 <strong>years</strong> old, well built, nice<br />
looking. I specialize in pain relief and I<br />
cater <strong>to</strong> all ages. Call Rocco. 760-933-9153<br />
EXPERIENCED, SANE,<br />
A TRUE ‘JOURNEY’<br />
Join me naked, and experience my combination<br />
of therapeutic and erotic techniques:<br />
ritual undressing, full body massage, tantric<br />
erotic finish. 4-handed/Couple Sessions<br />
also offered. ...tantric erotic sequence <strong>to</strong> finish<br />
Call now! Richard (206) 370-0423 cell.<br />
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY<br />
Your <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Office has arrived!<br />
Family owned and operated. Manage your<br />
postal mail, packages and more. Stay connected,<br />
safeguard deliveries, s<strong>to</strong>re documents,<br />
and protect your privacy. www.<br />
postalPS.com/digital-mailbox 760.864.1401<br />
SERVICES OFFERED<br />
RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS<br />
Dump runs. Real Estate Repo Cleanups.<br />
760-288-6956<br />
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COMPUTER SERVICE<br />
CONCIERGE-STYLE COMPUTER SUP-<br />
PORT I AM NOT MAC-PHOBIC!<br />
Desk<strong>to</strong>ps, lap<strong>to</strong>ps, Internet/wireless connectivity,<br />
virus remediation. Catering <strong>to</strong> locals<br />
& resort/out-of-<strong>to</strong>wn guests. Reasonable<br />
rates Call Ed Lefkowitz sunnyDconsulting<br />
(760) 483-3115. sunnydconsulting.com<br />
EXPERT WEB DESIGN<br />
Revamp your web’s look & feel<br />
Complete Web face lifts starting at $298 free<br />
yr hosting, shopping carts, social networks<br />
local 760-4<strong>13</strong>-4025<br />
HOME FOR SALE<br />
INDIAN WELLS MOUNTAIN VIEW<br />
HOME. Perfect <strong>for</strong> outdoor entertaining<br />
complete with Cabana with conversation<br />
& TV viewing area, built-in barbeque and<br />
outdoor kitchen just steps from Pool &<br />
Spa. Three bedrooms, 3 baths and a Chef ’s<br />
Dream kitchen. Every detail of this home is<br />
done <strong>to</strong> perfection. This home is more than<br />
move-in ready. Located in Non-Gated area<br />
with No HOA dues and lots of Community<br />
Amenities. Susie Malek<br />
Desert Estates Realty Inc. Lic. #01018736<br />
ph.760-861-4030 See details page 41.<br />
NUDIST CONDO FOR SALE<br />
$399,000. Private compound. 2BR/3BA,<br />
approx. 2042 sq/ft. Close <strong>to</strong> shopping,<br />
dining, Up<strong>to</strong>wn Art/Design District. Great<br />
Value! Call Brad Waggoner Bennion Deville<br />
Homes CalBRE #1274667 <strong>for</strong> info. 760-464-<br />
2860<br />
CONDO RENTAL<br />
Demuth Park, 2bedroom/1bath, AVAIL-<br />
ABLE AUGUSTS 1, <strong>2016</strong>, beautifully updated,<br />
large private patio w/mountain views,<br />
includes washer/dryer. Centrally located,<br />
walk <strong>to</strong> park, bus, restaurants and shopping.<br />
Small 5 unit retreat, owner occupied, quiet<br />
mature community.<br />
$995monthly. Call 760.902.8604<br />
South <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 2/2 $<strong>13</strong>00/month annual<br />
rental condo, , pool/hot tub, mountain<br />
views, balcony, common laundry, eleva<strong>to</strong>r<br />
<strong>to</strong> 3rd floor, unfurnished, updated kitchen<br />
& baths 760-905-3<strong>19</strong>9 Lee<br />
Prime <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 1 & 2 Bedrooms $800-<br />
$950 Private Patios - Assigned Parking<br />
Pool - Spa - Laundry Facilities<br />
(310) 428-3300<br />
APARTMENTS FOR RENT<br />
XL ONE BEDROOM APT IN 4-PLEX<br />
Extra Large one bedroom apartment in quiet,<br />
well kept 4-plex, Comes with private patio<br />
and parking. Gated entry, laundry room,<br />
property shared with two other residents.<br />
Located one block off of <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon in<br />
up<strong>to</strong>wn design district, 3 min from down<strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
Unit has new A/C, ceiling fan, nice<br />
floor plan, all appliances. Now showing<br />
From $895. Please call (760) 832-0821<br />
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be signed. 1/3 Utilities. Available in <strong>July</strong>.<br />
$600.00<br />
Please call Lou 949-637-5049 [0706}<br />
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GAYDGETS & THREADS<br />
ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR THE MAN THAT<br />
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THE COMMERCIAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD.<br />
THE <strong>WEEK</strong>: GEAR PALM SPRINGS<br />
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#2 Swift Brief<br />
<strong>The</strong> Swift Bikini features a<br />
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shoe lace style draw cord<br />
with eyelets and silver<br />
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seam <strong>to</strong> increase volume<br />
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Edmon<strong>to</strong>n Pride<br />
Jun 3-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Key West Pride<br />
Jun 8-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Denver Pridefest<br />
Jun 8-<strong>19</strong>, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Albuquerque Pride<br />
Jun 9-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Des Moines Pride<br />
Jun 10-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Milwaukee Pridefest<br />
Jun 10-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Los Angeles Pride<br />
Jun 10-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Capital Pride<br />
Jun 10-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Philadelphia Pride<br />
Jun 10-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Pittsburgh Pride<br />
Jun 11-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>r City Pride<br />
Jun 11-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Bos<strong>to</strong>n Pride<br />
Jun 11-12, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Baltic Pride<br />
Jun <strong>13</strong>-<strong>19</strong>, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Sitges Pride<br />
Jun 16-20, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Oslo Pride<br />
Jun 17-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
S<strong>to</strong>newall Columbus<br />
Pride<br />
Jun 17-<strong>19</strong>, <strong>2016</strong><br />
New Orleans Pride<br />
Jun 17-<strong>19</strong>, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Norfolk Hamp<strong>to</strong>n Roads<br />
Pride<br />
Jun 17-18, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Rhode Island<br />
Pride<br />
Saturday Jun 18<br />
Portland Pride<br />
Jun 18-<strong>19</strong>, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Chicago Pride<br />
Jun 18-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Hous<strong>to</strong>n Pride<br />
Jun <strong>19</strong>-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
New York Pride<br />
Jun 21-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Nashville Pride<br />
Jun 24-25, <strong>2016</strong><br />
St. Louis Pridefest<br />
Jun 24-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Augusta Pride<br />
Jun 24-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Toron<strong>to</strong> Pride<br />
Jun 24-Jul 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
London Pride<br />
Jun 25-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Twin Cities Pride<br />
Jun 25-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
San Francisco Pride<br />
Jun 25-26, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Seattle Pridefest<br />
Sunday Jun 26<br />
Madrid Orgullo<br />
Jun 29-Jul 3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Cologne Pride<br />
Jul 1-3, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Paris Pride<br />
Saturday Jul 2<br />
San Diego Pride<br />
Jul 15-17, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Berlin Pride<br />
Jul 16-23, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Baltimore Pride<br />
Jul 23-24, <strong>2016</strong><br />
S<strong>to</strong>ckholm Pride<br />
Jul 25-31, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Vancouver Pride<br />
Jul 30-31, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Reykjavik Pride<br />
Aug 2-7, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Amsterdam<br />
Europride<br />
Aug 5-7, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Fierte Montreal Pride<br />
Aug 8-14, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Antwerp Pride<br />
Aug 10-14, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Copenhagen Pride<br />
Aug 16-21, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Austin Pride<br />
Aug 25-28, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Manchester Pride<br />
Aug 26-29, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Dallas Pride<br />
Sunday Sep 18<br />
Mid-south Pride<br />
Sep 24-25, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Atlanta Pride<br />
Oct 8-9, <strong>2016</strong><br />
Las Vegas Pride<br />
Oct 21-23, <strong>2016</strong><br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Pride<br />
Nov 4-6, <strong>2016</strong><br />
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Cali<strong>for</strong>nia End of Life Option Act:<br />
You deserve a choice<br />
Ÿ Have you been with a loved one through their dying process?<br />
Ÿ Have you thought about what measures you would like if you were<br />
terminally ill, and how long you might want them <strong>to</strong> be used?<br />
Ÿ Do you know your options and your rights?<br />
Join Desert S<strong>to</strong>newall Democrats<br />
Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> <strong>19</strong>, 6-8 PM<br />
Mizell Senior Center, <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
Learn how this act may affect you and those you care <strong>for</strong>.<br />
RSVP <strong>to</strong> Elle K, at Democratic Headquarters of the Desert 760-328-<br />
9425 or email <strong>to</strong>: info@democraticheadquartersofthedesert.org<br />
For 23 <strong>years</strong>, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia tried <strong>to</strong> pass Medical Aid in Dying legislation, <strong>to</strong> give people the<br />
entire range of choice at the end of life. This is about in<strong>for</strong>med choice and selfdetermination.<br />
<strong>The</strong> law finally passed and went in<strong>to</strong> effect June 9. Cali<strong>for</strong>nia now joins<br />
four other states with similar legislation. Desert S<strong>to</strong>newall Democrats endorsed this<br />
legislation early on in the process.<br />
<strong>The</strong> End of Life Option Act allows terminally ill people in the last six months of their lives<br />
<strong>to</strong> request life ending medications from their doc<strong>to</strong>r in order <strong>to</strong> end their suffering and<br />
not prolong the dying process. <strong>The</strong>re are certain qualifications and restrictions <strong>for</strong> this <strong>to</strong><br />
happen. Who qualifies? Who does not? What is the process?<br />
Our speaker is Paul Zak. Paul is an LGBT advocate, a social worker and educa<strong>to</strong>r. He is<br />
now retired and does volunteer work <strong>for</strong> Desert S<strong>to</strong>newall Democrats and the Five<br />
Hearts Healing Arts Foundation. He has recently been trained by Compassion and<br />
Choices <strong>to</strong> offer workshops and give presentations on the End of Life Option Act.<br />
Reasonable accommodations will be provided <strong>for</strong> people with disabilities. Please<br />
call (760) 260-8104 at least 48 hours in advance <strong>to</strong> make your request or <strong>for</strong> any<br />
questions, including but not limited <strong>to</strong> the program, parking, restroom facilities,<br />
American Sign Language requirements or alternate <strong>for</strong>mat materials.<br />
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THAT IS FUNNY<br />
Birthdays are kinda funny in a way that we get presents <strong>for</strong> basically not dying <strong>for</strong> a year.<br />
I hate when doc<strong>to</strong>rs ask “how are you?”<br />
I’m at the doc<strong>to</strong>rs office how the fuck do you think I am!<br />
Don’t be that person who gets bitten by a zombie but keeps it a secret from the rest of your group.<br />
My sisters friend brought brownies in cupcake wrappers <strong>to</strong> my house and I picked one up and turned it over<br />
and noticed there were Oreos baked in<strong>to</strong> the bot<strong>to</strong>m so I gasped and said <strong>to</strong> my dad “THESE ARE NOT REGULAR<br />
BROWNIES” and my dads eyes went so wide and he whispered “pot?”<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e you send someone an ugly message perhaps ex-foliate your skin, set some life goals and contemplate<br />
why you’ve reached this point.<br />
<strong>WEEK</strong>LY GUIDE TO THE STARS<br />
ARIES: March 20 - April 18: Bring on<br />
the fun! <strong>The</strong> bold Sun ends a month<br />
long run through Cancer and your<br />
domestic fourth house.<br />
TAURUS: April <strong>19</strong> - May <strong>19</strong>: You’ve<br />
been caught in a social whirlwind <strong>for</strong><br />
the past month, thanks <strong>to</strong> the Sun in<br />
your gregarious third house. GEMINI:<br />
May 20 - June <strong>19</strong>: You’ve had a hardworking<br />
start <strong>to</strong> summer, thanks <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Sun’s month-long visit <strong>to</strong> Cancer, your<br />
second house of work and finance.<br />
CANCER: June 20 - <strong>July</strong> 21: Birthday<br />
season winds down, as the Sun exits<br />
Cancer and ventures in<strong>to</strong> Leo <strong>for</strong> a<br />
while, heating up your responsible and<br />
productive second house. It’s time <strong>to</strong><br />
get back <strong>to</strong> work<br />
LEO: <strong>July</strong> <strong>22</strong> - Aug. 21: It’s Leo time!<br />
<strong>The</strong> radiant Sun—your ruler—fills you<br />
with solar power, as it moves in<strong>to</strong> your<br />
sign until August 23. Start shopping<br />
<strong>for</strong> that birthday outfit, and of course,<br />
planning your blowout bash.<br />
VIRGO: Aug. <strong>22</strong> - Sept. 21: Rolling<br />
in the deep? You will be soon enough,<br />
Virgo. <strong>The</strong> Sun plunges in<strong>to</strong> Leo and<br />
your mystical 12th house of subconscious<br />
activity, turning you in<strong>to</strong> quite<br />
the introspective one.<br />
LIBRA: Sept. <strong>22</strong> - Oct. 21: Long nights<br />
at the office give way <strong>to</strong> extended<br />
nights in ‘da club… and at the<br />
after-party <strong>to</strong>o. <strong>The</strong> Sun has spent a<br />
month in your ambitious tenth house<br />
and likely made you so goal-driven<br />
SCORPIO: Oct. <strong>22</strong> - Nov. 20: Do the<br />
words “world domination” mean anything<br />
<strong>to</strong> you, Scorpio? Admit it, you’re<br />
getting a little tingly right now. SAG-<br />
ITTARIUS: Nov. 21 - Dec. 20: <strong>The</strong>re’s<br />
nothing a Sagittarius loves more than<br />
a chance <strong>to</strong> pack a suitcase and explore<br />
new vistas. Well, get the luggage, Archer,<br />
because the Sun begins a monthlong<br />
visit <strong>to</strong> Leo, your ninth house of<br />
travel, adventure and learning<br />
CAPRICORN: Dec. 21 - Jan. 18: No<br />
more skimming the surface, Capricorn.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sun spends the next weeks<br />
in Leo, your eighth house of intimacy,<br />
research and joint ventures..<br />
AQUARIUS: Jan. <strong>19</strong> - Feb. 17: You<br />
answer <strong>to</strong> nobody, Aquarius—well,<br />
most of the time. But between now<br />
and August 23, the Sun is in Leo, your<br />
seventh house of one-on-one relationships.<br />
You might actually set aside that<br />
“Aquarius knows best” schtick and<br />
open up <strong>to</strong> some input.<br />
PISCES: Feb. 18 - March <strong>19</strong>: Measure<br />
once, cut twice. <strong>The</strong> Sun enters Leo<br />
and your efficient sixth house until August<br />
23, putting your daydreamy sign<br />
in officious spirits. You can actually be<br />
quite organized<br />
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THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis<br />
So – what’s going on? Lot’s in the USA from<br />
Hillary being cleared by the FBI (duh) over<br />
the email mess & Donald praising Saddam<br />
Hussein and Kim Jung Un (what an ass!<br />
Donald not the other two – well yes…. All<br />
three of them).<br />
But let’s talk local. Cathedral City is poised<br />
<strong>to</strong> include gender identity in its non-discrimination<br />
ordinances and policies. This<br />
comes after being the first in the County<br />
<strong>to</strong> require same gender restrooms in all<br />
public buildings with single stall <strong>to</strong>ilets. We<br />
have required all companies doing business<br />
with the city <strong>to</strong> offer same benefits <strong>to</strong> LGB<br />
employees as they would <strong>to</strong> non-gay staff –<br />
now the “T” will be added.<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> this past week has joined<br />
Cathedral City in passing a gender neutral<br />
restroom ordinance and also in restricting<br />
sales of guns. <strong>The</strong> difference in the gun laws<br />
is that Cathedral City used zoning codes <strong>to</strong><br />
so restrictive as <strong>to</strong> where you can sell them –<br />
the vendors have chosen <strong>to</strong> see CC as a good<br />
market. In PS they are attempting outright<br />
bans on some guns. We will see if the NRA<br />
sues.<br />
Also in <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> was the bungled<br />
attempt <strong>to</strong> restrict vacation rentals. First<br />
the Mayor attempted <strong>to</strong> restrict the number<br />
of people who could testify in a public meeting,<br />
then pulled the agenda item entirely<br />
when the building was standing room only<br />
with Real<strong>to</strong>rs and Convention Bureau types.<br />
OOOPS! Watch <strong>for</strong> this <strong>to</strong> come back on<br />
the agenda though. <strong>The</strong> entire issue pits<br />
the economic engine of <strong>to</strong>urism with the<br />
neighborhood councils and residents who<br />
are complaining of loss of quality of life due<br />
<strong>to</strong> traffic and noise.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Council did pass new operating procedures<br />
cutting back time of public comment.<br />
<strong>The</strong>ir hope is <strong>to</strong> move meetings faster so<br />
staff (and themselves) are not there past<br />
11pm. Kudos <strong>to</strong> Chris Mills <strong>for</strong> voting NO<br />
and in favor of public dialogue.<br />
Cathedral City is having its share of public<br />
discourse. This time over the sale of “safe<br />
and sane” fireworks. Some residents complain<br />
of noise due <strong>to</strong> illegal fireworks that<br />
they contend are encouraged because “safe<br />
and sane” are allowed and those residents<br />
that feel that fireworks are a God and apple<br />
pie issue <strong>for</strong> the 4th of <strong>July</strong>. It is obvious the<br />
Council will be discussing this <strong>for</strong> several<br />
months <strong>to</strong> come.<br />
And who said summer is a slow time in the<br />
desert…………….<br />
Greg Pettis is a <strong>22</strong> year city councilman in Cathedral<br />
City. He has made his name in governmental circles<br />
as an expert in transportation issues and is very active<br />
in working on bringing passenger rail service <strong>to</strong> the<br />
COACHELLA Valley. Greg was the first openly gay<br />
elected city council members In Riverside County. He<br />
has served on the boards of the National League of<br />
Cities and the League of Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Cities and as President<br />
of the Southern CA Association of Governments.<br />
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