This Week in Gay Palm Springs California June 14 to June 20, 2017
The weather is hot but the men are chill and we have the locations, Parties and events we all want.. Note: The Saturday night event at The barracks had been canceled prior to publication and published by mistake on our part.
The weather is hot but the men are chill and we have the locations, Parties and events we all want.. Note: The Saturday night event at The barracks had been canceled prior to publication and published by mistake on our part.
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
MAP - BARS - HOTELS
BUSINESS
LOCAL TRAVEL GUIDE DIRECTORY
Your Desert Daily Guide Since 1994
June 14 to June 20, 2017
2 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
COVER
The Mr. Barracks event this Saturday was
canceled prior to publication. The DDG put
it on the schedule by accident. Our
apologies for any inconvenience we have
caused to both Mr. barracks and the
Barracks.
.
THIS WEEK
INSIDER’S GUIDE (image by Adrian) Our calendar
of local events, parties, sights, and specials
that make any week an adventure in
the valley. Monthly events, special events
and theme nights, designed by gay folks for
gay folks just like you! Starts on page 15
Tool Shed
Desert Rose Playhouse Presents
a revival of last summer’s smash hit comedy
“Party” by David Dillion. See page 32.
Now at Camelot Theatres! The indie film blockbuster
that was last year’s
opening night film,
LAZY EYE. Now enjoy
Cinema Diverse screenings
throughout the
Summer!
Mizell Senior Center Receives Meals On Wheels Funding
See page 34.
June 18
Happy Fathers Day!
In Appreciation of
DADDIES AND THE MEN
THAT LOVE THEM
All Worlds
Sunday Pool Party
& BBQ See page 7
CCBC CUM-UNION
See page 2
Breaking It AS
IT happens
Retail Apocalypse
by Ray
See page 36.
Business Directory
Weekly Gay and Gay
friendly business listings
to help you shop locally
and support the LGBT
community. Business
Guide, museums and
entertainment. Page 33
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 3
4 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 5
BEER, HOT-DOG AND CHIPS $3
6 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 7
EDITORIAL
DDG IS
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
DDG Media group
1717 E Vista Chino A7-480, Palm
Springs, CA 92262
888-743-3349 or
FAX 844-800-9700
EDITOR: Will Paige
EDITOR: Adrian Ayala
SALES MANAGER Melinda Tremaglio
760-333-8304
FASHION DIRECTOR: Bonny C.
Pearson, Andrew White
Contributing Writers: Jersey Shore,
Will Paige, Adrian Ayala
Greg Pettis Richard Noble
Contributing Photographers: Marko
Russell, Mike Thomas, Frank Failing,
David Stanfield
National Representatives
Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863
Happy Fathers day
Volume 22, Issue 50
June 14 - June 20,
2017
Inside This Week’s Issue
Page 3
“Daily What’s Happening”
Page 14
“DDG BUSINESS DIRECTORY”
Page 35
30 Adams ArtExpos’e
14 Bars & Restaurants
40 Classifieds
15 Insiders Guide
31 Gay Resorts
42 Adrian’s Picks
39 GROUPS/HELP
44 Jersey’s Journal
40 Massage Directory
46 THE LAST WORD
27 The Center Schedule
DDG Media Group/ Desert Daily
Guide
Opinions expressed in the DDG
columns do not necessarily reflect
the opinion of the DDG, its staff, or its
advertisers. DDG is not responsible
for claims made by its advertisers, or
the products or services they offer.
Listings, pictures, or advertisements
in the DDG should not be construed
to represent or reflect the sexual orientation
of any business, its owners,
or its staff. All events are subject to
change without notice. Any omissions
of events are not intentional.
© 2017 DDG Media Group , Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
will@desertdailyguide.com
In case you did not know...
“Studio 54 was the giddy epicenter of 70s hedonism, a disco hothouse
of beautiful people, endless cocaine, and every kind of sex.
Its co-owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager kicked off the age of
the one-name celebrity—Cher, Andy, Bianca, Halston—and rode
a miraculous wave of power and pleasure” Vanity Fair
8 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 9
10 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 11
12 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 13
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
WHAT’S HAPPENING EVERY DAY! NOTE: Information provided may not be 100%
accurate or changed after publication. 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
369 N Palm Canyon Dr ,
PS CA (760) 325-5533
Pinocchio In the Desert
134 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way, PS 7:30am-2pm
(760) 322-3776
Rio Azul - Mexican Style
Rest. & Bar
(760) 992-5641 350 South
Indian Cyn, PS,
Score - The Game bar
301 E Arenas Rd , PS
(760) 327-0753 6:00 am
Sunshine Cafe
36815 Cathedral Canyon
Drive, CC
(760) 328-1415 6:00 am
SpurLine (760) 778-4326
200 S Indian Canyon Dr ,
PS, CA
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
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge
Palm Canyon
Streetbar Arenas rd
Trunks Cat City
Oscar’s Indian/Taqz.
Chill bar Arenas rd
Hunters Arenas rd
HAPPY HOUR
Tryst Everyday-2p -5p
Score - Everyday 6a-8p
Tool Shed - 10a-8p 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
Spurline Every day until
8p All day Tue & Wed
BINGO
Score Sat. 12pm
Continued on page 16
14 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
Insider’s Guide
It’s National Pride Month and we’re on a
mission to create vibrant community, all
across the Coachella Valley! Will you join
us with a gift of $30 to the Center? We’re
hoping to raise $30,000 by June 30th, and
we’re nearly halfway there!
Just text (in all caps) PRIDEFLAG to
41-444, with the gift amount, your name,
and a brief message. See the center weekly
schedule weekly on page 27.
Palm Springs International Shortfest
2017 Camelot Theatre starts June 20
2017 Festival Submissions are
open Now for Cinema Diverse
local Social Events
Hot tip! Welcome to the Drummer California
Weekend!!! June 30 - July 2.
Friday night there will be the Fetish Masquerade
Ball at the Barracks in Cathedral
City. Admission is by DONATION. Recommended
donation is $10. Costumes are
strongly urged!!! There will entertainment
as well as dancing.
Saturday night is the actual contest for
Drummer, Drummerboy, and this year
Drummer Bootblack. Festivities will begin
at 8:00 PM sharp!!!
The host hotel will be Chaps Inn, Palm
Springs. It is a very small, intimate resort
with a pool, king size beds in each room,
and hooks Continued on page 31
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 15
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
3:00 PM
WED. JUNE 14 Sunshine Cafe Dinner
Special Chicken Enchiladas
BINGO
6:00 AM
$12.95
Tool Shed Wed. & Sat.
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
4:00pm
12PM 0-69 Bingo
6:00 AM Score $2 Rolling Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
Rock Bottles all day
!!
Georgie’s Alibi Bingo
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
5:00 PM
Every Monday night at
Special Chili Relleno & Eggs Rio Azul Open Happy Hour 7PM
$9.75, Lunch Special Bacon 5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s
all day
SpurLine Every day until
Guacamole Cheeseburger
8p All day Tue & Wed
$10.95
8:00 PM
7:30 AM
SpurLine Country & Western
Video Night
Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless
Champagne! $3.95 Chill AJ Karaoke
KARAOKE
Well Drinks & Martinis
9:00 PM
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Barracks Underwear Night
Tryst Wednesday 9pm
Bottomless Mimosas $5 with DJ Sir Doggie
Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
11:00 PM
On the Patio with KJ Mar
Bloody Mary’s
Hunters underwear contest Jovi every Sunday and
10:00 AM
Wednesday at 8PM
Tool Shed Open - Happy
THURS. JUNE 15
Hour 10am-8pm $3 Jager
SpurLine Thursday and
Shots All Day Long
Sunday 9pm
6:00 AM
12:00 PM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
Tool Shed The Original $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans
POOL
O-69 Bingo at 12 Noon all day
2:00 PM
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Tool Shed Free Pool ALL
Barracks Open Happy Hour Special Carne Asada and DAY Tues.
2p to 8PM 2:00 PM Tryst Eggs $10.25, Lunch Special Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM
Bar and Lounge Open - Meatloaf or Meatloaf Sandwich
8 Ball tournament.
Happy Hour 2p to 8PM
$9.75
Continued on page 16
16 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 17
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
THURS. JUNE 15
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless
Champagne! $3.95
Well Drinks & Martinis
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
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
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
4:00pm
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
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
Palm Springs VillageFest
Palm Canyon Drive Street
fair
Chill Bar Deserts only M4M
Strip Club
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
SpurLine Karaoke
Tool Shed Underwear Night
(Happy Hour prices for
those in underwear)
POOL
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL
DAY Tues.
Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM
8 Ball tournament.
LATE FOOD
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar
& Grille Open until 3AM
Friday & Saturday
SIGNATURE
PAINT NITE! with select
WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM
@Azul
SUNDAYS The Barracks
beer bust
Rio Azul Mexican Bar &
Grill -Drag me Brunch
Bottomless Champaign
Continued on page 20
18 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 19
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
FRI. JUNE 16
happy Cinco de Mayo
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
6:00 AM Score $7 Belvedere
Vodka all day
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
Special California Chipotle
Benedict $10.50, Lunch Special
Fish and Chips $10.25
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless
Champagne! $3.95
Well Drinks & Martinis
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday
Bottomless Mimosas $5
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
Bloody Mary’s
11:00 AM
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s
all day
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
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 BBQ Spare Ribs Half
Rack for 16.95; Full Rack for
18.95
4:00pm
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 !!
5:00 PM
Hunters fur Night
8:00 PM
SpurLine Showtunes
9:00 PM
Georgie’s Alibi Pink Lemonade
Variety Hour every
Friday at 9pm
SAT. JUNE 17
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour until 8 PM
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special
Pork Chili Verde Omelet
or burrito $9.95 or salmon
Benedict $10.95
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless
Champagne! $3.95 Well
Drinks & Martinis
POOL
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL
DAY Tues.
Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM
8 Ball tournament.
LATE FOOD
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar
& Grille Open until 3AM
Friday & Saturday
SIGNATURE
PAINT NITE! with
Instructor Jessica Garday
visit paintnite.com on
select WEDNESDAYS AT
7PM @Azul
Rio Azul Mexican Bar &
Grill -Drag me Brunch
Continued on page 22
20 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 21
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
Mj Custom Furniture page 24
SAT. JUNE 17
7:30 AM
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday
Bottomless Mimosas $5 and
$6 Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody
Mary’s
11:00 AM
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s
all day
12:00 PM
Score Bingo
Tool Shed Bingo! Noon to 2
PM (2 drink minimum)
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
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
Prime Rib 18.95
8:00 PM
SpurLine Showtunes
9:00 PM
Barracks Fetish Patio Party:
Cruise night on the Patio w/DJ
Mixie
SUN. JUNE 18
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! $3.95 Well
Drinks & Martinis. Get a
Martini BURGER!
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday
Bottomless Mimosas $5
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
Bloody Mary’s
10:00 AM
Tool Shed Beer Bust (All
Day!)Draft Bud or Bud
Light $1.75 (All Day)
SIGNATURE
Tool Shed Wed. & Sat.
12PM 0-69 Bingo
SUNDAYS The Barracks
beer bust
Pinocchio Bottomless
Champagne! $3.95
Rio Azul Drag Brunch
every Sunday – doors
open at 11 AM show at
Noon.
Barrack’s World Famous
Sunday Beer Bust starts at
2pm. Food, fun, and tons
of hot men. Fast service.
Get there early and stake
out your piece of the huge
patio.
Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke
On the Patio with KJ Mar
Jovi every Sunday and
Wednesday at 8PM
Continued on page 28
22 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 23
Open During Construction
Open During Constr
24 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
uction Open During Construction Open During Construction
M J Custom Furniture
FLOOR SAMPLE SALE
ON NOW
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 25
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
SUN. JUNE 18
11:00 AM
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s
all day
Rio Azul Drag Brunch
every Sunday – doors open
at 11 AM show at Noon.
12:00 PM
Georgie’s Alibi Disco Drag
Brunch Every Sunday til 3.
1:00 PM
Tool Shed Pool Tournament
(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)
2:00 PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
3:00 PM
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner
Special$9.95
M J Custom Furniture
FLOOR SAMPLE SALE
8:00 PM
Toucans 2016 Queen Of
The desert TOMMI ROSE
& THE PLAYGIRLS Drag
Revue on Sunday night 2
shows
9:00 PM
SpurLine Karaoke
10:00 PM
Barracks Jockstrap Pool
MON. JUNE 19
ON NOW
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
$7 Belvedere Vodka all day
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Bottomless
Champagne! $3.95 Well
Drinks & Martinis. Get a
Martini BURGER!
7:30 AM
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
Special Pork Chile Verde
Omelet or Burrito $9.95
7:30 AM Bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless Mimosas
$5 and $6 Hand-crafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
SIGNATURE
Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke
On the Patio with KJ Mar
Jovi every Sunday and
Wednesday at 8PM
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
specials all week. Great
locals hangout for down
home breakfast
Tryst Bar and Lounge
next to hard rock is an
alternative gay bar, with
an eclectic mix of locals
and entertainment folk.
Tool Shed Pool Tournament
(Cash Prize)
SpurLine Tuesday $2 Bud
Light drafts, $3.25 we’ll
drinks and $6 mixed
drinks with Tito’s vodka.
Show up early and stick
around for Retrovision,
starting at 8PM.
Continued on page 30
26 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
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
The Center
See page 41 for directions.
Wednesday, June 14th
7:00 AM – Crystal Meth Anon
9:00 AM – Beginning Tai Chi
10:00 AM – Intermediate Tai Chi
11:00PM – HICAP Counseling
11:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit
1:00 PM – Open Play Bridge
7:00 PM – Narcotics Anonymous
7:00 – 8:00PM – CMA
7:00 – 9:00PM – PS Leather
Order of the Desert
Thursday, June 15th
9:30 – 10:30AM – 50 + Fit
10:00 AM – Conversational
Spanish
10:30 AM – Nasty Women
Chatting
1:00 – 3:00PM – Legal Aid Clinic
1:30 – 3:30PM – Beginning
Spanish
(760) 325-4600
W W W . W O R K O U T G Y M P S . C O M
6:00 PM – Food Bank
10:00 AM – Intermediate Tai Chi
7:00 – 9:00PM – CODA
11:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit
7:30 – 9:00PM – CMA
1:00 PM – Pinochle Open Play
Friday, June 16th
5:00 – 6:00PM – Chair Yoga
10:30AM – 12:00PM – Men’s 5:00 – 7:00PM – PS Frontrunners
Chat Group
and Walkers
1:00 – 2:00PM – Chris the Computer
6:30 – 9:30PM – Mahjong
Tutor Drop-in
6:30 – 7:30PM - CMA
1:00 PM – HIV Rapid Testing 7:00 – 8:30PM – Spiritual Meditation
3:00 – 4:30PM – Caregiver Support
and Mediumship
Group
Tuesday, June 20th
7:00 – 9:00PM – Desert Fetish 9:00 AM – Bridge Lessons
Authority Open Discussion 9:30 – 10:30AM – 50 + Fit
7:30 PM – Crystal Meth Anon 11:30PM – Zumba Gold
Saturday, June 17th
1:00 PM – Bereavement Support
1:00 – 3:00PM – Creative Writing
Group
1:30 PM – Beginning Spanish
Sunday, June 18th
4:00 – 5:00PM – Prostate Cancer
6:00 – 7:30PM – CMA
Support Group
Monday, June 19th
4:30 PM – A Gentle Way to Yoga
9:00AM– Open Play Bridge 6:30 – 9:00PM – Trans Counseling
Group
For over 23 years
9:00
Online
AM – Beginning
and in print
Tai Chi
facebook.com/desertdailyguide 27
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
All Worlds Pool Party Every Sunday!
MON. JUNE 19
10:00 AM
Tool Shed Open - Happy
Hour 10am-8pm $2 All Well
Drinks, All Day!
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge
Open Happy hour til 8pm
3:00 PM
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner
Special $9.95
4:00 pm
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
!!
7:00 PM
Barracks Pool Tournament
at the followed by free pizza
at 9pm
8:00 PM
SpurLine Showtunes
TUE. JUNE 20
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
$2 PBR Tallboys and Free
Pool all day
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
Special 1/2 French toast w/
bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch
Special 1/2 sandwich/soup
or salad $8.75
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless
Champagne! $3.95
Well Drinks & Martini
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 Leather
Night. If in leather get Draft
Bud or Bud Light $2 Free
Pool All Day!
2:00 PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge
Open 2:00pm Happy hour
til 8pm
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
3:00 PM
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner
Special $9.99
4:00 PM
Bongo Johnny’s Dinner
Special Bottomless Spaghetti
7.95
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
7:30 PM
Georgie’s Alibi Cabaret
8:00pm Spurline Retrovision
show, with videos from the
70’s, 80’s, and 90’s
Thankful for our volunteers fighting
HJV
28 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 29
AdamsArtExpose’
DAVID CLARK ENCAUSTIC PRINTMAKER
EXTRORDINARE
Working in his studio/gallery in the Backstreet
Art District in Palm Springs, you
will find David Clark. David is a multi-talented
artist who began his career as an
actor. Acting with the director Peter Sellars
in Nixon China at the Brooklyn Academy
and in Salome at La Scala in Milan with
the avant-garde director Robert Wilson.
Following his work in Performing, he went
behind the scenes and worked with Sex &
The City with set building, costumes, etc.
Through all of his performing career, he
was also painting. After Sex & The City
completed it’s run in 2004 he returned to
the visual arts and became a renown creator
in encaustic.
Encaustic is a centuries old painting medium
using wax, resin, and pigment. Mixing
color pigment into the wax creates a glossy
brilliant effect enhancing the color pigment
that characterizes the paintings in which
it is used. David was first introduced to
encaustic through the work of Jasper Johns
and Linda Benglis in the 1970’s. David,
however, uses encaustic as a printing
medium. He says when he is printing, he
lays out everything in advance because the
materials are fluid and change from moment
to moment. He says that “ what you
do with your hands serves the ideas that are
in your head.”
that he sees arrows a metaphor for being.
He said the arrow can symbolize the human
body, an expression of movement, time or a
state of being, an illustration of journey or
state of humankind.
You may see David’s work at his studio/
gallery at certain times. His studio is a
working studio as well as a gallery of some
of his work. However, when he is working
he is not always open for visitors viewing.
We found him during the First Wednesday
Art Walk at the Backstreet Art District off
highway 111 behind the Mercedes-Benz
Dealership. David also teaches encaustic
techniques at various venues throughout
the year. His work is displayed in numerous
galleries throughout the United States.
We are very fortunate to have him among
us in Palm Springs as a multi-talented creative
artist.
Questions, Comments, suggestions, contact
at - adamsartexpose@gamail.com
Many of David’s prints include arrows.
When I started to discuss his work with
him in his studio, I asked if he was involved
in archeology or paleontology because the
use of arrows in his prints reminded of ancient
hunters and tools. He replied he was
not involved in any of those sciences but
30 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
Continued from page 15
in the ceiling for slings; which are available for
rent, or you can bring your own. On Saturday
night after the contest there will be a men’s play
party at Chaps Inn. Tickets will be for sale at the
Barracks. Also after the contest on Saturday,
there will be a Queer play space at the Barracks.
Tickets will also be on sale at the Barracks.
BDSM Classes and such will be offered on Saturday
afternoon along with a vendor mart.
Best Places to Stay?
CCBC Resort - Day Passes, Weekly events
and live performances. CCBC is the largest
clothing optional Gay men’s resort in Southern
California. Cat City
All Worlds Resorts - Gay men’s resort, situated
on a beautiful 2 acre property in Warm
Sands, minutes from downtown Palm Springs.
Day and night passes, weekend pool parties
featuring hot DJ’s. Palm Springs
Chaps Inn - Don’t stay where the boys are …..
stay where the men are! Swim or play in the
outdoor sling or on the Saint Andrew’s cross.
A clothing optional 10-room resort owned
and operated by two British transplants and
life partners, Stuart and Ian.
TRIANGLE INN 760-322-7993 ward-winning,
and historic Palm Springs Resort is a
feast for all your senses, with a special flair for
Southern (California) hospitality.
Local favorite Bars and Restaurants!
CALENDAR ,PARTIES AND MORE!
Azul Located in the heart of downtown Palm
Springs in the historic 1934 General Telephone
Company building, this 2 story dining
and entertainment venue has become one of
the most popular destinations in Palm Springs.
Dine in a relaxed and comfortable dining
room with dark woods and intimate lighting,
or AL fresco on the “Best Outdoor Patio on
the Strip”. Weekly shows and entertainment.
A must stop for locals, celebrities and vacationers.
Palm Springs
The Barracks - This bar caters to an eclectic
adult patronage. If you’re into leather, boots,
uniforms, military action or most any fetish,
or if you just like cruising HOT MEN, The
Barracks is the place for you. Weekly events,
in include theme nights for SEXY MEN and a
world famous Sunday Beer Bash! Cat City
Tool Shed A welcoming neighborhood leather
and Levi’s bar. Any day becomes a hot sexy
cruise bar in the heart of Palm Springs’ Warm
Sands Village. A place where men who like
MEN gather. Palm Springs
Score The Game Bar. Open at 6am every day.
Locals, old-school sports-centric gay hub with
drink specials & TVs, plus a pool table, darts
& video games. An eclectic mix of business
folks, industry and travelers considered the
heart and soul of Palm Springs.
SpurLine a real video and show tunes bar
with amazing clips of rare and vintage videos
and new state of the art video experience, or
be your own star on karaoke nights, excellent
outdoors patio with the best view of the mountains.
Tryst Bar and Lounge the perfect trendy
unpretentious neighborhood bar, where the
piano hangs on a wall Continued on page 33
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 31
Continued from page 31
loud, busy friendly crowd and closest gay bar
to the HardRock, without the over the top
prices. Amazingly fun and friendly sophisticated
and decidedly Palm Springs local.
Rio Azul - Mexican Style Rest. & Bar, not
your typical Mexican Restaurant. They are
Palm Springs premier choice for traditional
Mexican Cuisine, handcrafted with the best
ingredients and served fresh and flavorful!
The unique menu is certain to have something
for every palate. Palm Springs
Sunshine Café Mentioned by Suzanne Summers
and frequented by celebrities, politicians,
word of mouth visitors from around
the world and mostly our wonderful locals
with a funky vibe and fantastic food. Cat
City
CALENDAR ,PARTIES AND MORE!
Shopping
MJ Custom Furniture - Imagine a custom
sofa or love seat to order for the same price
or less than some impersonal rack furniture
store.
Q Trading On Sunny Dunes, sells just about
every gay themed item you can imagine, a
large selection of books sexy clothing and
gifts . The go to place in palm springs for
all your Gay and gay friendly gift giving
ideas. Each week there is something new and
unusual art or fun items of all kinds.
Gear Leather and Fetish is Palm Springs’
store for men who play hard. Also check out
the web site, gearleather.com for more great
items. From everyday rugged leather wear
Continued on page 45
32 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Barry Manilow announces “A Gift Of Love IV” to benefit 25 Coachella Valley charities, including
yours truly – The Center! Concerts are scheduled for December 12, 13, 15, 16 and
17, and will feature his hit songs and holiday favorites. Tickets are on sale NOW exclusively
online at www.agiftofloveiv.com or by phone at (424) 298-4818.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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.
ALL WORLDS RESORTS 760-323-7505
See page 7.
Largest Downtown Palm Springs Resort:
featuring over 3.5 acres with seven pools,
four hot tubs and lot’s of “fun” aimed at gay
men. Day and night passes are available
everyday. One of the most popular Men’s
resort in Palm Springs and home of the
famous Sunday BBQ Pool Party.
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.
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.
Continued on page 35
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 33
Mizell Senior Center Receives
Meals On Wheels Funding
The Walmart Foundation Provides
Essential Support for the Program
Palm Springs, CA: Mizell Senior Center is
pleased to announce the receipt of a grant
award from The Walmart Foundation in
the amount of $35,000. The grant is specifically
directed to increasing Meals On
Wheels delivery to the most underprivileged
areas of the Coachella Valley, including
the unincorporated areas of Thermal,
Mecca, and North Shore Salton Sea as well
as the City of Coachella and City of Desert
Hot Springs. This grant award furthers
the Walmart Foundation focus on hunger
relief and healthy eating.
“We are especially excited to be the recipients
of this generous award for strengthening
our Meals On Wheels Program
throughout the Valley” stated Ginny Foat,
Executive Director of Mizell Senior Center.
“This grant award is a critical component
in our overall plans to increase service
and become more efficient in delivering
the vital Meals On Wheels Program to the
seniors in the most neglected areas of the
Coachella Valley” continued Foat. “We
were especially gratified to receive this
award to support our Meals On Wheels
Program to the poor, frail, and homebound
seniors” added Mark Marshall, Mizell
Board President. The Mizell Nutrition
Programs provide food to homebound
seniors and seniors in a social setting and
is expected to serve over 145,000 meals
this coming year. This support from the
Walmart Foundation is a critical component
in providing additional services to
those most in need in our community.
Mizell Senior Center has been serving
Palm Springs and surrounding communities
for nearly four decades, and is the
community focal point on healthy and
active aging. This is a place where Active
Adults of all ages come together for service
and activity which enhances dignity,
supports independence and encourages
involvement in and with the community.
For additional information on Mizell
Senior Center programs and services, call
Mizell at 760-323-5689, visit our website
at www.mizell.org, or drop by the center
located at 480 S Sunrise Way.
Jack Newby
Director of Development
Mizell Senior Center
480 S. Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760-323-5689 x118
Fax: 760-320-9373
www.mizell.org
34 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
BUSINESS SERVICES
ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 760-329-7610
McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297
Ruddy’s General Store Museum 760-327-
2156
Indian Canyons 760-323-6018
Palm Springs Aerial Tram 760-325-1449
Palm Springs Air Museum 760-778-6262
Palm Springs Art Museum 760-325-7186
Sunnylands 760-328-2829
Patton Memorial Museum 760-227-3483
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. Nudes Art 760-202-0582
ATTORNEYS
*Joseph Rhea legal criminal law human
rights 760 322-3001
Matthew J Hunter Estate planning business
law 760-898-2984
BAR/PUBS
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533
*Rio Azul 760-992-5641
*Score 760-327-0753
*Tool Shed 760-320-3299
*The Barracks 760-321-9688
*Tryst Bar 760-832-6046
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Accounting and Bookkeeping
“Bookkeeping for Seniors” We’ll Come to
Your Home Or Meet At Our Office. We
can help with: Bill paying and bank reconciliation,
Monitor Income and Expenses,
Audit Medical Bills, Assist in compiling tax
document, IRS problem solving and much
more… Call us today for a free consultation
(760) 322-4011 / 140 N. Luring Drive,
Ste. G Palm Springs, CA 92262
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
CONCRETE
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 35
Breaking It AS IT happens
Retail Apocalypse by Ray
Shop Locally and save US!
Remember the day when Sears checked
your breaks free but always found a problem
so bad they had to fix it? Or stores
created some crazy need to lower prices
the day after Thanksgiving so that people
massed and trampled each other to buy a
inferior product made in china at a price
so low, American manufacturing companies
went bankrupt. The truth is I never
wanted anything that badly that would be
sold at those stores. Nonetheless, these big
box stores helped create our bad economy
that laid off thousands of workers then
over worked part time workers to avoid
paying a living wage or insurance. They
dumped those massive profits into feel
good ads, lobbyists, and electing others
that would lower taxes and remove regulations?
Recently they elected a President
that promised them bigger tax breaks and
removed all safety barriers and regulations.
Some still hope it was a trick. Trump is
secretly for the little guy but needed greedy
corporations to get elected, then he would
stick it to them. Not holding my breath on
that. Here are the numbers:
Sears & Kmart – 66 additional stores
RadioShack – 1,000 stores
Michael Kors – 125 stores
Payless Shoes– 512 stores and counting…
Rue21 – 400 stores (forever 21 for the teen
age girl in all of us)
J.C. Penney – 138 stores
Macy’s – 68 stores more to come
Bebe Stores – 180 stores
Abercrombie & Fitch – 60 stores
Guess – 60 stores
Crocs – 160 stores
The Limited – 250 stores
Wet Seal – 171 stores
American Apparel – 110 stores
BCBG – 120 stores
Gander Mountain – Undetermined
hhgregg – 220 stores
GameStop – 150+ stores
Staples – 70 stores
CVS – 70 stores
Family Christian – 240 book stores
All this year!
Quick: dump gift cards ASAP like oil in a
clean river.
Next: Going out of business is the same as
shopping craigslist. Even with a warranty
they cannot honor?
36 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
FURNITURE
*MJ Custom Furniture 760 779-0303
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
PET GROOMING
760
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
POSTAL SERVICES
*Postal Palm Springs 760 864-1401
*UPS Store 760 324-8184
RESTAURANTS
*Sunshine Cafe 760-328-1415
*Bongo Johnny’s 760-866-1905
*Pinocchio’s 760-322-3776
* Rio Azul 760 992-5641
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533
Continued on page 39
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 37
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
RESTAURANTS (continued)
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
Palm Canyon Theater 760 323-5123
Annenberg Theater 760 325-4490
McCallum Theatre 760)340-2787
TRAVEL
Utilities
Gas 800-427-2200
Water 760-323-4971
Electric 800-990=7788
Trash 800-973-3873
Recycling 760-327-1351
REAL ESTATE
Free Trolley Buzz
*Berrington Properties 760 408-4102
Continued on page 41
38 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CCBC Pool Party!!
GROUPS/ORG/HELP
GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE Gay Book Club of PS—write to bookclubofps@yahoo.com
DESERT 1301 North Palm Canyon, 3rd
Floor PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 760-416- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY
7790/www.thecenterps.org
CHURCH 760 512-1700
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-227- PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
2345
psmuseum.org 760 322-4800
AMVETS: 760-323-9085
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
BLOOM IN THE DESERT MINISTRIES: psairmuseum.org 760 778-6262
760-327-3802
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services 760-219-2077
Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071
PALM SPRINGS LEATHER ORDER OF
DEMOCRATS OF THE DESERT
THE DESERT 760 272-5553
desertdemocrats.org
PALM SPRINGS PRIDE pspride.org
democratsofthedesert@gmail.com
NATURIST DAY PASSES
DESERT AIDS PROJECT: 760 323-2118 Gay Men CCBC Resort, All Worlds Resort
DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770 Family DeAnza Springs Resort Jacumba,
DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION CA,
760 864-1234
Living Waters, Desert Sun Resort
DESERT STONEWALL DEMOCRATS:
Call today to add your
760 260-8104
DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700
Listing!
FRONTRUNNERS 760 285-0077
888-743-3349
GAY CATHOLICS 760 325-9511
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 39
DDG LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MASSAGE
The Deadline for any and all ads (new or changes to current) is 4 PM Friday (Changed) For Publication
THE FOLLOWING WEEK Line ads are 30 words or less.
Classified ADS 30 words or less $15.00 per week FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE WEEKS All ads must
be paid before publication (unless prior arrangements are made). DDG Media Group assumes no responsibility
for the content of ads or for the reliability of our advertisers.
We are open, Monday-Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM Proofing limited to first run.
NEW DROP off (no cash) address is:1717 E. Vista Chino Drive, A7-480, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Toll Free 888-743-3349 or 760-913-3340 • FAX (844) 800-9700 publisher541@desertdailyguide.com
MASSAGE
WARM HEALING HANDS\
Massage $60 for 1 Hour, $70 for 90 min.
Reiki Healing Session $30 for 30 min.
I’m strong, 59 years old, well built, nice
looking. I specialize in pain relief and I cater
to all ages. Older welcome. Call Rocco.
760-933-9153
4 HAND TANTRIC MASSAGE
EurAsian Team Relaxing Rejuvenating,
Sensual 760-835-0727
MALE KNEADS
Exceptional, Sensual, Soothing, body work
for men of all ages. Outcalls only. Call
Adam for an extraordinary experience in
innovative erotic relaxation.
760-835-0727 [000]
PALM SPRINGS BLACK MASSEUR
5’4”, 130# of lean muscle. Handsome face.
Smooth and athletic. Personal training
available.MC/Visa Accepted.
Michael Cell 562-714-4270 [1116]
HELP WANTED
DDG is expanding come join the strongest
local LGBT media outlet. We are
the oldest gay weekly in SOCAl and
approaching our 25th anniversary. Both
Print and web, will train, email only
will@desertdailyguide.com
CCBC all positions, join the number one
ranked Gay Hotel in Southern California.
Apply in person.
SERVICES OFFERED
RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS
Dump runs. Real Estate Repo Cleanups.
760-288-6956
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
40 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
Mission
Wells
9 Santa Clara, Rancho Mirage in community of Mission Wells $3100/mo. 3 BD/3 BA
with pool, Built-in Barbeque, Palapa and Firepit. 2300 sf. with Solar Power, Gourmet
Kitchen, All Tiled baths, Contemporary Update, Two Indoor Fireplaces and Panoramic
Mountain Views. Mission Wells is a small enclave of 72 private homes with many amenities.
Central Location in the heart of Rancho Mirage. Just steps from Community Pool,
Spa, Tennis, Barbeque Area & Greenbelt. Call Susie Malek 760-861-4030 for Viewing
this home or email at Susie@desert-estate.com. License #01486079
HOME For Share
House to share with owners: two rms. With
jack-jill BA. gated comm. Da Vall between
F. Sinatra/G, Ford. Comm. pool, spa, tennis
cts., basic cable, WiFi, laundry with full
house privileges. Park on prop. $1,000 mo.
1st/Last. Includes utilities. Hank 760-464-
0339
1 Bed, 1 Bath Apt- Nice large apartment for
$950/Month with deposit - negotiable Apt
has cathedral ceilings in living/dining room,
central AC/swamp cooler, w/d hookup, microwave,
dishwasher and stove, unit is tiled
throughout, allocated parking, enclosed
gated patio off bedroom with each unit.
Rent includes trash pick-up, water. Rear
fenced yard for relaxing. Trash and water
paid by owner; all other utilities paid by
tenant. Please contact Gregg - 760-218-2079
for info and to view apartment.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 41
GAYDGETS & THREADS
ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR THE MAN THAT
NEEDS EVERYTHING. AN IRREVERENT LOOK AT
THE COMMERCIAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD.
THIS WEEK: WEB FINDS
1
3
2
4
42 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
#1 Fujifilm instax SQUARE SQ10
Hybrid Instant Camera
$279.99 bhphotovideo.com
Blending contemporary digital
imaging with cherished instant film
output, the instax SQUARE SQ10
Hybrid Instant Camera from Fujifilm
is a unique digital camera that is
capable of outputting square format
film prints. In terms of imaging, the
SQ10 utilizes a 1/4” CMOS sensor to
produce 1920 x 1920 images, which
are then digitally printed as 2.4 x 2.4”
images on instax SQUARE film.
#2 NIKE AIR HUARACHE ULTRA
BREATHE
$130.00 Nike.com
Designed to stretch with your foot,
the Nike Air Huarache Ultra Breathe
Men’s Shoe reinvents the innovative
‘90s classic with cooling Nike Tech
Ultramesh for maximum airflow with
minimum weight.
#3 Incase Designs EO Travel
Backpack
$179.99 nordstrom.com
Tough 300-denier Ecoya® eco-dyed
tech materials define a compact
backpack ideal for weekend trips
or a morning at the gym. A full
zip-around closure allows for easy
packing, and the slim profile makes
for effortless navigation through
crowds. Two-way zip closure Top
carry handle; adjustable shoulder
straps with chest strap Exterior zip
pockets Interior zip and wall pockets;
padded compartment fits most 17”
laptops.
#4 Body Bikini By joe Snyder
$24.99 joesnyder.com
This sexy and revealing bikini can be
worn two ways!
IMAGE OF THE WEEK.... NEW YORKER’S REALITY. FUNNY
PROTESTERS! Adrian travels the globe looking for the coolest trends in
fashion and toys. If you would like to have your product featured in this
column send a note to: adrian@desertdailyguide.com
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 43
JERSEY’S JOURNAL by jersey Shore
Ever feel like you are wading in a pool of
stagnant water? You sit there stewing in
your own juices with no movement and
no circulation. It starts to get thick and the
feeling you get is an indescribably irritating.
Something needs to touch that water
and poke at it to make some waves. With
one wave forms another, and well you
know the story.
I’ve got stagnant water and I am waiting for
that precise moment to poke my finger in
it and make some waves. If a wave doesn’t
form soon, then I feel I will drown. That is
an even worse feeling, but whatever goes
down, must go up. It’s a called a gag reflex.
It’s a great feeling waiting for that big wave
to come in and ship you off, but anticipation
is much more than a Carley Simon
song. Like a kid at Christmas with presents
under the tree. You just can’t wait. The
waiting. Knowing it will be worth it? Here’s
hoping. It could be a total disaster, but
that’s another story. Our wave comes into
this scenario small but with every small
wave, builds into a larger wave building
with every movement, larger and larger.
Again and again, slowly but surely Shirley,
the boat begins to move. I’m currently in
stagnant mode with a middle finger waiting
to poke it. Give me some movement.
Poke me and make waves, I’m ready!
It only takes one jab to start the flow of
movement which turns into life. The more
you move in life the more you can accomplish.
Good or bad, you are moving with
the waves and creating life. Electric word
life, which means forever. Watch out for
electrical appliances and water. That can
make life go in another direction. You may
make them waves but be careful of the
velocity of the waves. Big isn’t always better.
Careful and considerate are the winners in
my book. No belly flops!
Peace, Love, and Waves,
Jersey
44 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
Continued from page 32
to hard core leather BDSM they have the
products and the knowledge to get you in
the sling of things.
Hidden Joy is a great fun adult toys and
bookstore with video booths on demand
and open every day. Lube, toys and more
open 24 hours.
Off Ramp Leather new and used leathers,
perfectly sized or custom leather work.
Did you know?
The Up Your Alley Fair, informally known
as the Dore Alley Fair, Sunday, July 30,
2017 11am to 6:00pm. On Dore Alley
between Howard and Folsom, continuing
on Folsom.
PSLOD BEVERAGE BENEFIT - PUBLIC
VERY WELCOME. Monthly Beverage
Benefit from 10 pm - 1 am - First Friday
of each month. $5 suggested donation gets
you cheap drafts and sodas from 10 pm - 1
am. Meet PSLOD Members and find out
about the club and Leather in the Desert-
Fri July 7, 2017 10pm – 11:59pm PST. Tool
Shed 600 E. Sunny Dunes Road
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 45
THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis
Another week, another explosion in DC.
Former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony
that the President 1) lied and 2) tried to get him to
stop the investigation of National Security Advisor
Flynn was bad enough but then the President
again insinuated he had tapes of conversations.
Now Republican Senators are demanding the
tapes or they will subpoena them - FINALLY!
Comey also stated that Vice President Pence, as
head of the transition team had to have known
about Flynn’s meetings with the Russians. Are we
now looking at collusion between both the President
and Vice President? Not to look too anxious
to step into the Oval Office - Speaker of the House
Paul Ryan instead comes across as a Bootlicker
Supreme saying to give the President a break, “He’s
new at this government thing”.
Attorney General Sessions goes before the Intelligence
Committee of the Senate this next week
to answer questions. First will be why did you lie
about how many meetings with Russians prior
to becoming AG? And what were the meetings
about? I predict he’ll be gone by July 4.
2018 is beginning to look like the year the Democrats
take back the House and possibly the
unthinkable, the Senate! I will be in Detroit next
week for a meeting of the Democratic National
Committee getting an update on our efforts to
regain majorities in both houses.
It is amazing how quickly this turnaround in CA
has been. We can see it even in the Coachella Valley
where Dems make up the majority of 5 of the 9
cities and are close in both La Quinta and Rancho
Mirage.
Congratulations go out to former Assemblyman
Manuel Perez on being appointed County Supervisor
to replace the late John Benoit. Yet to be
seen is if he can step up and match Benoit’s work
ethic. Palm Desert Mayor Jan Harnik has already
announced her intention to run against him in
2018 for the seat and has taken a strong lead in
early fundraising.
In Cathedral City, work continues on moving
forward to district maps for the next council elections
when there will be three seats up (November,
2018). There will be public hearings throughout
the summer with a final decision on boundaries
in September.
Meanwhile to their suburb to the west, the big
story is whether to ban leaf blowers citywide.
Interesting how priorities are different from one
town to the next.
Several resistance marches were held in the valley
this past week and will continue all summer culminating
in a mass rally in front of Cathedral City
Civic Center on Labor Day.
That’s it for now. Keep resisting!
Greg Pettis is a 22 year city councilman in
In California it is reported, by the Sacramento Bee, Cathedral City. He has made his name in
“Fifteen years ago, Republicans comprised more governmental circles as an expert in transportation
issues and is very active in work-
than half of the voters in 66 of California’s 482
cities. Today, they are a majority in just 14 cities, ing on bringing passenger rail service to the
according to the latest data from the California
COACHELLA Valley. Greg was the first openly
gay elected city council members In Riverside
County. He has served on the boards of
Secretary of State.’
‘The population of those 14 cities represent less the National League of Cities and the League
than 1 percent of the state’s city dwellers.”
of California Cities and as President of the
Southern CA Association of Governments.
46 The original Gay Desert Daily Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.
For over 23 years Online and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 47