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<strong>Oct</strong> <strong>11</strong> - <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>17</strong>, 20<strong>17</strong><br />
MAP - BARS - HOTELS<br />
LOCAL TRAVEL GUIDE<br />
BUSINESS<br />
DIRECTORY<br />
Your Desert Daily Guide Since 1994<br />
<strong>Oct</strong> <strong>11</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>17</strong>, 20<strong>17</strong><br />
<strong>THIS</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong><br />
BARRACKS<br />
ANNIVERSARY!<br />
RESORT GUIDE<br />
ADRIAN’S PICKS<br />
GREG PETTIS<br />
ADAMSARTEXPOSE’<br />
STARING<br />
JUST JERSEY
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COVER<br />
Now celebrating our 23 th year!<br />
<strong>THIS</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong><br />
Guest on the Gilmore Girls, Jersey Shore the writer, ac<strong>to</strong>r, and<br />
female impersona<strong>to</strong>r camps it up <strong>for</strong> Divine.<br />
Share the magic, see her per<strong>for</strong>m OCT 15 Arial Trampway<br />
Presents DRG BRNCH<br />
<strong>11</strong>:30 AM · Hard Rock Hotel <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> S<strong>to</strong>ry page 36<br />
INSIDER’S GUIDE This weeks frolic like a<br />
local <strong>guide</strong>. Places <strong>to</strong> play and not be seen.<br />
page 15<br />
Also Barracks Anniversary!<br />
That’s a Party! See p. 36<br />
Image of the week<br />
<strong>The</strong> Barracks 15th<br />
See p.51<br />
CCBC<br />
Bear Camp p.2<br />
Now booking the<br />
bunkhouse sleeps<br />
10! After Hour<br />
<strong>11</strong>pm- 4am<br />
All Worlds<br />
Weekend Pool Party<br />
& BBQ with DJ<br />
Adrian every Sunday<br />
p.7<br />
Tool Shed<br />
<strong>The</strong> boys! p.5<br />
Top Resorts<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> has<br />
many gay resorts<br />
that carter <strong>to</strong> all<br />
types and desires<br />
Top bars<br />
<strong>The</strong>me nights,<br />
happy hours,<br />
and more every<br />
hour everyday.<br />
page 47 page 14<br />
ART LOVERs<br />
page 37<br />
<strong>The</strong> Barracks<br />
Weekly Events p.<strong>11</strong><br />
15 anniversary p.51<br />
Coming up<br />
>Halloween p.12<br />
>Leather Pride<br />
>P.S. Pride p.50<br />
><strong>The</strong> Desert Rose<br />
Playhouse p.28<br />
and more<br />
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EDITORIAL<br />
DDG IS<br />
PUBLISHED <strong>WEEK</strong>LY BY<br />
DDG Media group<br />
<strong>17</strong><strong>17</strong> E Vista Chino A7-480, <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong>, CA 9<strong>22</strong>62<br />
Volume 23, Issue 15<br />
<strong>Oct</strong> <strong>11</strong> - <strong>Oct</strong> <strong>17</strong>, 20<strong>17</strong><br />
Inside This Week’s Issue<br />
Page 3<br />
“Daily What’s Happening”<br />
Page 14<br />
“DDG BUSINESS DIRECTORY”<br />
Page 37<br />
34 AdamsArtExpose’<br />
47 Adrian’s Picks<br />
37 <strong>Gay</strong> Resorts<br />
43 GROUPS/HELP<br />
38 Jersey Shore<br />
48 Massage Direc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
31 <strong>The</strong> Center Schedule<br />
38 THE LAST WORD<br />
888-743-3349 or<br />
FAX 844-800-9700<br />
EDITOR: Will Paige<br />
EDITOR: Adrian Ayala<br />
SALES MANAGER Melinda Tremaglio<br />
760-333-8304<br />
FASHION DIRECTOR: Bonny C.<br />
Pearson, Andrew White<br />
Contributing Writers: Jersey Shore,<br />
Will Paige, Adrian Ayala<br />
Greg Pettis<br />
Contributing Pho<strong>to</strong>graphers: Marko<br />
Russell, Mike Thomas, Frank Failing,<br />
David Stanfield<br />
National Representatives<br />
Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863<br />
DDG Media Group/ Desert Daily<br />
Guide<br />
Opinions expressed in the DDG<br />
columns do not necessarily reflect<br />
the opinion of the DDG, its staff, or its<br />
advertisers. DDG is not responsible<br />
<strong>for</strong> claims made by its advertisers, or<br />
the products or services they offer.<br />
Listings, pictures, or advertisements<br />
in the DDG should not be construed<br />
<strong>to</strong> represent or reflect the sexual orientation<br />
of any business, its owners,<br />
or its staff. All events are subject <strong>to</strong><br />
change without notice. Any omissions<br />
of events are not intentional.<br />
© 20<strong>17</strong> DDG Media Group , Inc. All<br />
Rights Reserved.<br />
will@desertdaily<strong>guide</strong>.com<br />
30 Adams ArtExpos’e<br />
14 Bars & Restaurants<br />
40 Classifieds<br />
15 Insiders Guide<br />
Jersey Shore<br />
From here <strong>to</strong> there and everywhere man/woman. <strong>The</strong> undisputed<br />
queen of comedy drag (considered <strong>to</strong>o twisted<br />
<strong>for</strong> normal folk) is everywhere in <strong>to</strong>wn. “Watch her, Book<br />
her but never mistake her <strong>for</strong> normal”, says Will Paige,<br />
publisher of Desert Daily Guide. “I have known her my<br />
entire gay life. I even grew up two <strong>to</strong>wns over from her,<br />
but in better part of <strong>to</strong>wn. But the first time I met her,<br />
she was doing a benefit in LA <strong>for</strong> 9-<strong>11</strong> on that very sad<br />
night. She yelled <strong>to</strong> the “Crowd Fuck them Germans, eh”,<br />
then pulled her dress over her head. Everyone with tears<br />
smiled and knew right then there would be better days<br />
and she helped us find them.”<br />
Jersey Mike’s on 2465 E <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Dr, <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>,<br />
CA. Even offers a sub named after her the #2 Jersey<br />
Shore’s Favorite. page 36<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
SUNSHINE CAFE!<br />
Bars & Restaurants<br />
Featured<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar<br />
& Grille<br />
214 East Arenas Road, PS<br />
(760) 866-1905<br />
Mon & Tue 8:00am -10pm<br />
Wed & Thu 8:00am -<strong>11</strong>pm<br />
Fri 8:00am -3:00am<br />
Sat 8:00am -3:00am<br />
Sun 8:00am -<strong>11</strong> :00pm<br />
Georgie’s Alibi<br />
369 N <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Dr ,<br />
PS CA (760) 325-5533<br />
Pinocchio In the Desert<br />
134 East Tahquitz Canyon<br />
Way, PS 7:30am-2pm<br />
(760) 3<strong>22</strong>-3776<br />
Rio Azul - Mexican Style<br />
Rest. & Bar<br />
(760) 992-5641 350 South<br />
Indian Cyn, PS,<br />
Score - <strong>The</strong> Game bar<br />
301 E Arenas Rd , PS<br />
(760) 327-0753 6:00 am<br />
36815 Cathedral Canyon<br />
Drive, CC<br />
(760) 328-1415 6:00 am<br />
SpurLine (760) 778-4326<br />
200 S Indian Canyon Dr ,<br />
PS, CA<br />
<strong>The</strong> Barracks - Leather<br />
Bar 67625 E. <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon<br />
Dr. , CC<br />
2:00 pm – 2:00 am<br />
Tool Shed - Leather Bar<br />
600 E Sunny Dunes Rd ,<br />
PS (760) 320-3299<br />
10:00 am – 2:00 am<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
188 S Indian Canyon Dr<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, CA<br />
Toucan’s <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon<br />
Streetbar Arenas rd<br />
Trunks Cat City<br />
Oscar’s Indian/Taqz.<br />
Hunters Arenas rd<br />
Stacy’s Arenas rd<br />
BlackBook Arenas rd<br />
HAPPY HOUR<br />
Tryst Everyday-2p -5p<br />
Score - Everyday 6a-8p<br />
Tool Shed - 10a-8p Every<br />
Day.<br />
Pinocchio - Everyday<br />
7:30a-2p<br />
Rio Azul Wed-Sun 4p-7p<br />
Barracks Happy Hour 2p<br />
<strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s<br />
Patio Bar & Grille 5$<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas All<br />
Day<br />
Chill bar Arenas rd<br />
Sunshine Cafe Continued on page 16<br />
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Insider Guide<br />
Calendar<br />
OCT 19 Modernism Week Fall Preview<br />
OCT 21 Patriot Ride <strong>for</strong> Our Heroes<br />
OCT 25 <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Leather Pride<br />
OCT 28 32nd Annual 6K Tram Road<br />
Challenge<br />
OCT 29 53rd Annual Golf Cart<br />
Parade<br />
OCT 29 Howl -O- Ween Living Desert<br />
OCT 31 Halloween <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
NOV 3 Greater <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> LGBT<br />
Pride<br />
Nov <strong>17</strong> McCormick’s Collec<strong>to</strong>r Car<br />
Auction<br />
NOV 24 WildLights Living Desert<br />
DEC 24 Festival of Lights Parade<br />
MAR 30 Cathedral City LGBT Days<br />
MAR 28 Club Skirts Dinah Shore<br />
Weekend<br />
Signature &<br />
Weekend Events<br />
-Pool Parties<br />
All Worlds BBQ w/DJ Adrian!<br />
-Sunday Beverage Busts<br />
<strong>The</strong> Barracks, Tool Shed<br />
Drag<br />
-Sunday Disco Drag Brunch<br />
Azul <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
-Divas Drag Brunch now<br />
with 2 shows <strong>11</strong>am & 1:30pm<br />
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill<br />
-Tuesday nite Cabaret<br />
Azul <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
Bar and Lounge Open -<br />
WED. OCT <strong>11</strong> Happy Hour 2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
3:00 PM<br />
BINGO<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Dinner<br />
Tool Shed Wed. & Sat.<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Special Chicken Enchiladas<br />
12PM 0-69 Bingo<br />
6:00 AM Score $2 Rolling $12.95<br />
Rock Bottles all day<br />
4:00pm<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Bingo<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 Every Monday night at<br />
Special Chili Relleno & Eggs Bongo Johnny’s Dinner 7PM<br />
$9.75, Lunch Special Bacon Special Chicken Parmesan<br />
SpurLine Every day until<br />
Guacamole Cheeseburger 16.95<br />
8p All day Tue & Wed<br />
$10.95<br />
5:00 PM<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! Margarita’s all day<br />
KARAOKE<br />
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martinis<br />
SpurLine Country &<br />
8:00 PM<br />
Tryst Wednesday 9pm<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Western Video Night Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Chill AJ Karaoke<br />
On the Patio with KJ Mar<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Jovi every Sunday and<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon Barracks Underwear Night Wednesday at 8PM<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
with DJ Sir Doggie<br />
10:00 AM<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 PM<br />
SpurLine Thursday and<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy Hunters underwear contest<br />
Sunday 9pm<br />
Hour 10am-8pm $3 Jager<br />
Shots All Day Long<br />
THURS. OCT 12<br />
POOL<br />
12:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed <strong>The</strong> Original<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL<br />
O-69 Bingo at 12 Noon Score Happy Hour til 8 PM DAY Tues.<br />
2:00 PM<br />
$4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour all day<br />
8 Ball <strong>to</strong>urnament.<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM 2:00 PM Tryst Sunshine Cafe Break-<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
fast Special Carne Asada<br />
and Eggs $10.25, Lunch<br />
Special Meatloaf or Meatloaf<br />
Sandwich $9.75<br />
THURS. OCT 12<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne!<br />
$4.95 Well Drinks &<br />
Martinis<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
Hour 10am-8pm<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
Open 2:00pm Happy hour<br />
til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner<br />
Special $9.95<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Dinner<br />
Special NY Strip Steak with<br />
a fully loaded baked pota<strong>to</strong><br />
and veggies $<strong>17</strong>.95<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
all day 2 <strong>for</strong> 1 Rio Margaritas<br />
with the $2 Crispy<br />
Tacos<br />
6:00 PM<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> VillageFest<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Drive Street<br />
fair<br />
Chill Bar Deserts only M4M<br />
Strip Club<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Pool Tournament<br />
(Cash Prize)<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Barracks <strong>The</strong><br />
Underground Drink specials<br />
<strong>for</strong> those in Jockstraps,<br />
underwear, Fetish gear or<br />
leather 9pm till closing.<br />
SpurLine Karaoke<br />
Tool Shed Underwear Night<br />
(Happy Hour prices <strong>for</strong><br />
those in underwear)<br />
POOL<br />
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL<br />
DAY Tues.<br />
Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM<br />
8 Ball <strong>to</strong>urnament.<br />
LATE FOOD<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar<br />
& Grille Open until 3AM<br />
Friday & Saturday<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
PAINT NITE! with select<br />
WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM<br />
@Azul<br />
SUNDAYS <strong>The</strong> Barracks<br />
beer bust<br />
Rio Azul Mexican Bar &<br />
Grill -Drag me Brunch<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champaign<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
FRI. OCT 13<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
6:00 AM Score $7 Belvedere<br />
Vodka all day<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special Cali<strong>for</strong>nia<br />
Chipotle Benedict $10.50,<br />
Lunch Special Fish and<br />
Chips $10.25<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne!<br />
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martinis<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 AM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy<br />
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House<br />
Margarita’s all day<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner<br />
Special $9.95<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Dinner<br />
Special BBQ Spare Ribs Half<br />
Rack <strong>for</strong> 16.95; Full Rack <strong>for</strong><br />
19.95<br />
4:00pm<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 !!<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Hunters fur Night<br />
8:00 PM<br />
SpurLine Showtunes<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Pink Lemonade<br />
Variety Hour every<br />
Friday at 9pm<br />
SAT. OCT 14<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour until 8 PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special<br />
Pork Chili Verde Omelet<br />
or burri<strong>to</strong> $9.95 or salmon<br />
Benedict $10.95<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $4.95 Well<br />
Drinks & Martinis<br />
POOL<br />
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL<br />
DAY Tues.<br />
Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM<br />
8 Ball <strong>to</strong>urnament.<br />
LATE FOOD<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar<br />
& Grille Open until 3AM<br />
Friday & Saturday. Free<br />
deliveries<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
PAINT NITE! with<br />
Instruc<strong>to</strong>r Jessica Garday<br />
visit paintnite.com on<br />
select WEDNESDAYS AT<br />
7PM @Azul<br />
Rio Azul Mexican Bar &<br />
Grill -Drag me Brunch<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill. See page 19<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5 & $6<br />
Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody<br />
Mary’s (continued from pg 20)<br />
Cruise night on the Patio w/DJ<br />
Mixie<br />
SUN. OCT 15<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Wed. & Sat.<br />
SAT. OCT 14 Score Happy Hour til 8 PM 12PM 0-69 Bingo<br />
$4 Cucumber or Southern<br />
SUNDAYS <strong>The</strong> Barracks<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 AM<br />
Mary all day<br />
beer bust<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
7:00 AM<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Pinocchio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
all day<br />
Special Eggs Benedict<br />
Champagne! $3.95<br />
12:00 PM<br />
$10.25<br />
Score Bingo<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Rio Azul Drag Brunch<br />
Tool Shed Bingo! Noon <strong>to</strong> 2 Pinocchio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
every Sunday – doors<br />
PM (2 drink minimum) Champagne! $4.95 Well<br />
open at <strong>11</strong> AM show at<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Drinks & Martinis. Get a Noon.<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour Martini BURGER!<br />
Barrack’s World Famous<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Sunday Beer Bust starts at<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open Bongo Johnny’s Everyday 2pm. Food, fun, and <strong>to</strong>ns<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
of hot men. Fast service.<br />
3:00 PM<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon Get there early and stake<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Bloody Mary’s<br />
out your piece of the huge<br />
Special $9.95<br />
10:00 AM<br />
patio.<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Beer Bust (All<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Dinner Day!)Draft Bud or Bud<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke<br />
Special Prime Rib 19.95<br />
Light $1.75 (All Day)<br />
On the Patio with KJ Mar<br />
8:00 PM<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 AM<br />
Jovi every Sunday and<br />
SpurLine Showtunes<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy<br />
Wednesday at 8PM<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House<br />
Barracks Fetish Patio Party:<br />
Margarita’s all day<br />
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McCallum <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
Education presents<br />
20th Annual Choreography Festival<br />
November <strong>11</strong>th and 12th<br />
McCallum <strong>The</strong>atre - <strong>Palm</strong> Desert<br />
Choreography by both emerging and<br />
established dancemakers take center<br />
stage in McCallum’s popular festival, celebrating<br />
20 <strong>years</strong>.<br />
Exciting original dances in a number<br />
of styles are per<strong>for</strong>med by companies<br />
from across the nation with winners<br />
announced at the conclusion of each<br />
day’s per<strong>for</strong>mances. Highlighting dance<br />
as an art <strong>for</strong>m, this event always delivers<br />
an interesting mix of work by inventive<br />
artists. <strong>The</strong> Lifetime Achievement Award<br />
will be presented <strong>to</strong> Tony Award-winning<br />
choreographer, tap dancer and producer,<br />
Savion Gover on stage on Saturday evening.<br />
Dedicated <strong>to</strong> the advancement of dance<br />
as an art <strong>for</strong>m, specifically through the<br />
support and promotion of quality choreography,<br />
this festival includes a choreography<br />
competition, outreach projects,<br />
workshops, residencies and a Lifetime<br />
Achievement Award presentation.<br />
Division I - November <strong>11</strong>, 20<strong>17</strong>, 7pm<br />
Choreographers working with professional<br />
dancers of seasoned artistry and<br />
fully mature technique ages 18 and up.<br />
$10,000 Grand Prize<br />
$3,000 Second Place<br />
Cash awards <strong>for</strong> all Division I finalists<br />
according <strong>to</strong> the following scale:<br />
Solo - $500<br />
Duet - $750<br />
Small Group - $1,000<br />
Ensemble - $1,250<br />
Division II - November 12, 20<strong>17</strong>, 4pm<br />
Choreographers working with pre-professional<br />
dancers from aspiring and emerging<br />
companies, colleges and studios.<br />
$3,000 Grand Prize<br />
$1,000 Second Place<br />
$300 Junior Choreographer Award (18<br />
and under)<br />
Cash awards <strong>for</strong> all Division II finalists<br />
according <strong>to</strong> the following scale:<br />
Solo - $250<br />
Duet - $375<br />
Small Group - $500<br />
Ensemble - $625<br />
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Weekly<br />
Super Sunday BBQ at All Worlds Resorts<br />
with DJ Adrian playing hot new sounds<br />
with a hip party vibe on Sundays. <strong>The</strong> excitement<br />
starts at noon.<br />
INSIDERS GUIDE<br />
Sunday World Famous Beer Bust at the<br />
Barracks 2pm - 2am<br />
“Vanya & Sonia & Masha + Spike”<br />
<strong>The</strong> Desert Rose Playhouse<br />
Fri-Sat- Sundays<br />
Citywide Bike Tour.<br />
A 13-mile ride that<br />
circles the <strong>to</strong>wn is the<br />
best way <strong>for</strong> out-of<strong>to</strong>wners<br />
<strong>to</strong> get their<br />
bearings. It takes you<br />
from the posh North<br />
Canyon residential<br />
district <strong>to</strong> the golf<br />
courses, country clubs, and retirement<br />
condominiums on the south end of <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
www.visitpalmsprings.com<br />
Special dates<br />
LGBT International Animated Shorts<br />
ONE-PS Home Tour Take this citywide,<br />
self-<strong>guide</strong>d driving <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>to</strong> experience some<br />
highlights of the pools, pads and patios<br />
that make this <strong>to</strong>wn unique. Visit several<br />
premier properties, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 21, 20<strong>17</strong> $65<br />
www.ONE-PS.org). It’s a great <strong>to</strong>ur <strong>for</strong> a<br />
great cause!<br />
P‐47 Thunderbolt Open Cockpit<br />
<strong>Oct</strong>ober 7, 20<strong>17</strong>, 10:30 AM<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Air Museum<br />
745 North Gene Autry Trail<br />
Cinema Diverse Selects<br />
Every Week at the <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Cultural<br />
Center Community <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
(Located at Camelot <strong>The</strong>atres)<br />
Rio Azul presents “<strong>The</strong> Desert Divas<br />
Drag Brunch” comedy, broadway music<br />
and female impersona<strong>to</strong>r show. <strong>The</strong>re are<br />
now 2 Show Times! <strong>11</strong>:00 AM and 1:30<br />
PM every Sunday<br />
Nine Weekly Walks <strong>Oct</strong>ober 7 <strong>Palm</strong><br />
Desert<br />
<strong>The</strong> Living Desert Zoo & Gardens<br />
Family YMCA of the Desert<br />
Please bring children’s books - free, community<br />
5K walks - will be held<br />
SATURDAY MORNINGS 7:00AM - August<br />
26 <strong>to</strong> <strong>Oct</strong>ober 21.<br />
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Open During Construction<br />
Open During Cons<br />
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truction Open During Construction Open During Construction<br />
M J Cus<strong>to</strong>m Furniture<br />
FLOOR SAMPLE SALE<br />
ON NOW<br />
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OCT 21<br />
Desert AIDS Walk w/Team Barracks<br />
Public · Hosted by Tom Schneck<br />
Saturday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 21<br />
Ruth Hardy Park, <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
For 31 <strong>years</strong>, our beautiful desert community<br />
has been walking <strong>to</strong> show our community support<br />
in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Each year<br />
since 1987, when the his<strong>to</strong>ric first steps were<br />
taken, the Desert AIDS Walk, along with more<br />
than 2,000 community members have walked<br />
united <strong>to</strong> raise funds <strong>for</strong> the vital services provided<br />
by Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.)<br />
<strong>The</strong> Desert AIDS Walk has made it possible <strong>for</strong><br />
D.A.P. <strong>to</strong> provide their patients and clients with<br />
an unparalleled range of services:<br />
Medical and Dental Care<br />
Medications<br />
Housing<br />
Transportation Assistance<br />
Behavioral Health Counseling<br />
As an organization, D.A.P. has committed <strong>to</strong><br />
the bold goals set <strong>for</strong>th by UNAIDS <strong>to</strong> help<br />
end the HIV epidemic by 2020: 90% of people<br />
living with HIV will know their status, 90% of<br />
all people diagnosed with HIV will be linked <strong>to</strong><br />
care and receive sustained antiretroviral therapy<br />
and 90% of all these people will achieve viral<br />
suppression making them un-infectious. <strong>The</strong><br />
spread of HIV ends.<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
Rio Azul Drag Brunch<br />
every Sunday – doors open<br />
at <strong>11</strong> AM show at Noon.<br />
SUN. OCT 15<br />
12:00 PM<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Disco Drag<br />
Brunch Every Sunday til 3.<br />
1:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Pool Tournament<br />
(Cash Prize)<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barrack’s World Famous<br />
Sunday Beer Bust<br />
and Sunday Night Social<br />
featuring DJ Mixie in the<br />
DJ Booth from 2-7 and Dj<br />
Sir Doggy and DJ Luis from<br />
7-<strong>11</strong> (Alternating weeks)<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
Open 2:00pm Happy hour<br />
til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner<br />
Special$9.95<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Dinner<br />
Special Chicken Carbonara<br />
$15.95<br />
8:00 PM<br />
Toucans 2016 Queen Of<br />
<strong>The</strong> desert TOMMI ROSE<br />
& THE PLAYGIRLS Drag<br />
Revue on Sunday night 2<br />
shows<br />
9:00 PM<br />
SpurLine Karaoke<br />
10:00 PM<br />
Barracks Jockstrap Pool<br />
MON. OCT 16<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
$7 Belvedere Vodka all day<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $4.95 Well<br />
Drinks & Martinis. Get a<br />
Martini BURGER!<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special Pork Chile Verde<br />
Omelet or Burri<strong>to</strong> $9.95<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
10:00 AM<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke<br />
On the Patio with KJ Mar<br />
Jovi every Sunday and<br />
Wednesday at 8PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />
specials all week. Great<br />
locals hangout <strong>for</strong> down<br />
home breakfast<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
next <strong>to</strong> hard rock is an<br />
alternative gay bar, with<br />
an eclectic mix of locals<br />
and entertainment folk.<br />
Tool Shed Pool Tournament<br />
(Cash Prize)<br />
SpurLine Tuesday $2 Bud<br />
Light drafts, $3.25 we’ll<br />
drinks and $6 mixed<br />
drinks with Ti<strong>to</strong>’s vodka.<br />
Show up early and stick<br />
around <strong>for</strong> Retrovision,<br />
starting at 8PM.<br />
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W O R K O U T G Y M<br />
P A L M S P R I N G S<br />
$12 DAY PASSES<br />
MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS<br />
SEE GYM FOR DETAILS<br />
NO CONTRACTS<br />
GROUP CLASSES INCLUDED • TRAINERS AVAILABLE<br />
CARDIO WITH PERSONAL TV’S • FREE WEIGHTS AND MACHINES<br />
TRX • LOCKERS • SHOWERS<br />
MEN’S SAUNA • FREE WIFI • FREE COFFEE<br />
2100 N PALM CANYON DR., SUITE C100<br />
(BEHIND TOUCAN’S TIKI LOUNGE)<br />
PALM SPRINGS, CA 9<strong>22</strong>62<br />
WORKOUT GYM HOURS:<br />
MON-FRI: 5:00AM - 8:00PM<br />
SAT-SUN: 8:00AM - 6:00PM<br />
(760) 325-4600<br />
W W W . W O R K O U T G Y M P S . C O M<br />
<strong>The</strong> Center<br />
1:30 – 3:30PM – Beginning Spanish<br />
See page 41 <strong>for</strong> directions.<br />
1:30 – 3:30PM – Legal Aid Clinic<br />
Wednesday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>11</strong>th<br />
(by appointment)<br />
7:00 – 8:00AM – Crystal Meth<br />
6:00 PM – Community Food Bank<br />
Anonymous (CMA)<br />
7:00 – 9:00PM – CODA<br />
9:00 AM – Beginning Tai Chi<br />
7:30 – 9:00PM – CMA<br />
10:00 AM – Intermediate Tai Chi<br />
Friday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 13th<br />
10:00AM – Beginning Drawing<br />
9:00AM – 12:00PM – Immigration<br />
<strong>11</strong>:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
1:00 – 4:30PM – Open Play Bridge<br />
10:30AM – Men’s Chat Group<br />
5:30 – 6:30PM – Keeping Fit: What’s<br />
1:00 – 4:00PM – HIV Rapid Testing<br />
the Secret<br />
3:00 PM – Caregiver Support Group<br />
7:00 – 8:00PM – Narcotics Anonymous<br />
7:30 – 8:30PM – CMA<br />
7:30- 9:00PM – Desert Fetish Authority<br />
Open Discussion<br />
7:00 – 8:00PM – CMA<br />
7:15 – 8:45PM – Adult Children of<br />
Saturday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 14th<br />
Alcoholics<br />
9:00 – <strong>11</strong>:00AM – Beginning American<br />
Sign Language (ASL)<br />
Thursday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 12th<br />
10:00 AM – Conversational Spanish<br />
1:00 – 3:00PM – Creative Writing<br />
10:00 – <strong>11</strong>:00AM – 50 + Fit<br />
1:00 PM – Conversational ASL<br />
10:30 – <strong>11</strong>:30AM – Nasty Women<br />
4:00 – 5:30PM – <strong>Gay</strong> and Lesbian<br />
Chatting<br />
His<strong>to</strong>ry of <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong><br />
<strong>11</strong>:30AM – 12:30PM – Better Balance<br />
and Brain Drop-in<br />
Sunday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 15th<br />
10:00AM – 2:00PM – Reignite<br />
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Ministries<br />
6:00 – 7:30PM – CMA<br />
Monday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober 16th<br />
9:00AM – Open Play Bridge<br />
9:00 AM – Beginning Tai Chi<br />
10:00 AM – Intermediate Tai Chi<br />
<strong>11</strong>:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit<br />
1:00 PM – Pinochle Open Play<br />
5:15 – 6:15PM – Chair Yoga<br />
5:30 – 6:30PM- Human Rights<br />
Campaign<br />
6:30 – 9:30PM – Mahjong<br />
6:30 – 7:30PM - CMA<br />
7:00 – 8:30PM – Spiritual Meditation<br />
and Mediumship<br />
Tuesday, <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>17</strong>th<br />
9:30 – 10:30AM – 50 + Fit<br />
10:30 – <strong>11</strong>:15AM – Zumba Gold<br />
12:30 PM – Bereavement Group<br />
1:30 – 3:30PM – Beginning Spanish<br />
4:30 – 5:30PM – Gentle Yoga<br />
7:00 – 9:00PM – <strong>Gay</strong> Rodeo Association<br />
Meeting
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
GTE General Telephone Company 1934. now Georgie’s Alibi<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
Hour 10am-8pm $2 All Well<br />
Drinks, All Day!<br />
MON. OCT 16<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
Open Happy hour til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner<br />
Special $9.95<br />
4:00 pm<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Daily<br />
Special Blackened Salmon<br />
or Prime Rib Caesar Salad<br />
$18.95<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Barracks Pool Tournament<br />
at the followed by free pizza<br />
at 9pm<br />
8:00 PM<br />
SpurLine Showtunes<br />
TUE. OCT <strong>17</strong><br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
$2 PBR Tallboys and Free<br />
Pool all day<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special 1/2 French <strong>to</strong>ast w/<br />
bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch<br />
Special 1/2 sandwich/soup<br />
or salad $8.75<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne!<br />
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martini<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
Hour 10am-8pm Leather<br />
Night. If in leather get Draft<br />
Bud or Bud Light $2 Free<br />
Pool All Day!<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
Open 2:00pm Happy hour<br />
til 8pm<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner<br />
Special $9.99<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Dinner<br />
Special Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Spaghetti<br />
8.95<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1<br />
7:30 PM<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Cabaret<br />
8:00pm Spurline Retrovision<br />
show, with videos from the<br />
70’s, 80’s, and 90’s<br />
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INSIDERS GUIDE<br />
Never miss a moment With the brave, bold<br />
and not so beautiful Jersey Shore<br />
Each walk takes place in one of the nine<br />
valley cities, and benefit a different partner<br />
organization.<br />
PALM SPRINGS BOARD VACANCIES<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD<br />
BOARD OF APPEALS<br />
MEASURE J OVERSIGHT COMMISSION<br />
PARKS and RECREATION COMMISSION<br />
RENT REVIEW COMMISSION<br />
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION<br />
20<strong>17</strong> Business Expo & Taste of <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> Colony 29 <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />
<strong>17</strong>, 20<strong>17</strong> from 5:00 <strong>to</strong> 9:00 PM see page 36.<br />
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AdamsArtExpose’<br />
STUDIO 13 ANNETTE MARIE<br />
<strong>The</strong> visit <strong>to</strong> the Back Street First Wednesday<br />
Art Walk found 4 new artists and one who<br />
has had her gallery at the Back Street <strong>for</strong><br />
the past 13 <strong>years</strong>.<br />
Annette Marie is a multi-talented creative<br />
artist who does painting and jewelry<br />
designing. Her gallery features paintings<br />
from various periods of her career reflecting<br />
back <strong>to</strong> her working with some of the<br />
splatter painting techniques of which Jackson<br />
Pollock is known. Most recently she<br />
has been working with portraits reflecting<br />
the struggle that women have endured in<br />
gaining equality and freedom. In her own<br />
words, she describes the portraits of women<br />
she has created.<br />
“In all of my paintings the eyes are remarkable<br />
no matter what may be my criticisms,<br />
be it technical, ana<strong>to</strong>mical or otherwise.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are remarkable expressions of human<br />
sensitiveness.....serious questioning eyes<br />
seem <strong>to</strong> ask, if there are some deep<br />
sensations of life <strong>for</strong>gottin in the hurly-burly<br />
business of living our lives. What<br />
we need is more sense of wonder of life.”<br />
Annette’s series of the “Veiled Women” she<br />
says, conveys a distinctive interpretation of<br />
life which speaks a universal language <strong>to</strong><br />
which everyone can respond.<br />
Annette is one of the many world-class<br />
artists we are <strong>for</strong>tunate <strong>to</strong> live in our community.<br />
Her paintings are in the homes<br />
of private collec<strong>to</strong>rs throughout the country.<br />
She can be seen on Broadband Travel<br />
Channel bel-leretv.com. More of her works<br />
can be found on her website ANNMARI.<br />
WWWSSR7.SUPERCP.COM. Her works<br />
are also available <strong>to</strong> viewed in her studio at<br />
Back Street Gallery.<br />
.Questions, comments, suggestions, contact-<br />
adamsartexpose@gmail.com<br />
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ON THE COVER<br />
Jersey Shore as Divine. Jersey recreates the<br />
infamous Pink Flamingos Movie jacket <strong>for</strong><br />
the cover of the DDG, with a small twist <strong>for</strong><br />
20<strong>17</strong>.<br />
Cult phenomenal Divine, who was an illusionist,<br />
an ac<strong>to</strong>r, and a singer, with multiple<br />
hits in the 80s, has being risen from the<br />
grave after multiple requests. You asked <strong>for</strong><br />
it, you got it!!!<br />
It was another fun experience working with<br />
Henry Edward aka Hank as the pho<strong>to</strong>grapher/graphic<br />
designer. He also was in charge<br />
of the famous dress in its creation. He’s available<br />
<strong>for</strong> all your graphic design and pho<strong>to</strong>graphy<br />
needs. Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs <strong>for</strong> all occasions @<br />
HankyPankyProd@yahoo.com<br />
Jersey will he bringing Divine back after<br />
constant requests. Jersey will be per<strong>for</strong>ming<br />
her hits with a special mix by DJ Galaxy. You<br />
asked <strong>for</strong> it, you got it.<br />
See the debut exclusively at the Hard Rock<br />
Hotel <strong>for</strong> DRG BRNCH. Sunday <strong>Oct</strong>ober 15,<br />
20<strong>17</strong>. Two times <strong>to</strong> witness the event with<br />
TWO shows. A Breakfast buffet from <strong>11</strong>:00<br />
am -1:30 pm and a Cocktail after party from<br />
1-4 pm.<br />
Also, on the bill that day is Judas Joe, and<br />
the Family Jewels Room and of course your<br />
Hostess/ Producer Ariel Trampway.<br />
For reservations: www.hrhpalmsprings.com<br />
or by dialing 1-800-280-2971 <strong>for</strong> reservations<br />
or the front desk at 760-325-9676<br />
DRG BRNCH at the Hard Rock Hotel Sunday<br />
<strong>Oct</strong>ober 15, 20<strong>17</strong>.<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
Barry Manilow announces “A Gift Of Love IV” <strong>to</strong> benefit 25 Coachella Valley charities, including<br />
yours truly – <strong>The</strong> Center! Concerts are scheduled <strong>for</strong> December 12, 13, 15, 16 and<br />
<strong>17</strong>, and will feature his hit songs and holiday favorites. Tickets are on sale NOW exclusively<br />
online at www.agif<strong>to</strong>floveiv.com or by phone at (424) 298-4818.<br />
BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
RESORTS PALM SPRINGS STYLE<br />
CCBC Resort 760 324-1350 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<br />
playground is perfect <strong>for</strong> weekend getaways<br />
and extended stays.<br />
ALL WORLDS RESORTS 760-323-7505<br />
See page 7.<br />
Largest Down<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Resort:<br />
featuring over 3.5 acres with seven pools,<br />
four hot tubs and lot’s of “fun” aimed at gay<br />
men. Day and night passes are available<br />
everyday. One of the most popular Men’s<br />
resort in <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> and home of the<br />
famous Sunday BBQ Pool Party.<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 />
TRIANGLE INN 760-3<strong>22</strong>-7993<br />
555 E. San Lorenzo Rd<br />
9<strong>22</strong>64 <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> CA<br />
Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky. At<br />
the Triangle Inn <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, the choice<br />
is yours. This award-winning, and his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Resort is a feast <strong>for</strong> all your<br />
senses, with a special flair <strong>for</strong> Southern<br />
(Cali<strong>for</strong>nia) hospitality.<br />
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JERSEY’S JOURNAL by jersey Shore<br />
Everyone preaches about living a positive<br />
life and being good <strong>to</strong> people, but they<br />
wouldn’t know what good<br />
was if it came in their face.<br />
I suffer from mental illness,<br />
yet they seem <strong>to</strong> be the delusional<br />
ones. I can see the<br />
realities of the world clearer<br />
because of my mental health.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re is something in my<br />
brain, but I can see a bullshit<br />
artist a mile away.<br />
You win some and Lose<br />
some. I’ve got depression<br />
and anxiety, but I feel my<br />
Outlook is different than<br />
most.<br />
I don’t believe everything I<br />
hear. I actually believe nothing<br />
I hear until it’s proven <strong>to</strong><br />
me. It’s because of so many<br />
lies and deception, you<br />
expect it <strong>to</strong> be nothing of<br />
interest.<br />
I nod my head like a bobble<br />
head and either let the<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation I am hearing go over my head<br />
or maybe in an ear. <strong>The</strong>n the computer in<br />
my mind s<strong>to</strong>res the data and it eventually<br />
processes itself <strong>to</strong> be correct or just wrong.<br />
Usually it’s wrong.<br />
So many liars in the world. People mostly<br />
lie <strong>to</strong> make themselves look better. Eventually<br />
you get sought out as a liar, so just start<br />
with the truth.<br />
Be proud of who you are and if you’re not,<br />
change it.<br />
Peace, love and Truths,<br />
Jersey<br />
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BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 760-329-7610<br />
McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297<br />
Ruddy’s General S<strong>to</strong>re Museum 760-327-<br />
2156<br />
Indian Canyons 760-323-6018<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Aerial Tram 760-325-1449<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Air Museum 760-778-6262<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> Art Museum 760-325-7186<br />
Sunnylands 760-328-2829<br />
Pat<strong>to</strong>n Memorial Museum 760-<strong>22</strong>7-3483<br />
Joshua Tree National park 760-367-5500<br />
ADULT BOOK STORE<br />
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694<br />
ADULT FETISH AND TOYS<br />
*Gear Leather & Fetish 760 3<strong>22</strong>-3363<br />
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694<br />
*Q Trading 760 416-7150<br />
ART GALLERY<br />
Sebastian’s Gallery Appraisals - Antiques<br />
Fine Art - Estate sales and liquidation<br />
69040 E. <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon drive, Cathedral<br />
City. Nudes Art 760-202-0582<br />
ATTORNEYS<br />
*Joseph Rhea legal criminal law human<br />
rights 760 3<strong>22</strong>-3001<br />
Matthew J Hunter Estate planning business<br />
law 760-898-2984<br />
BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
Accounting and Bookkeeping<br />
“Bookkeeping <strong>for</strong> Seniors” We’ll Come <strong>to</strong><br />
Your Home Or Meet At Our Office. We<br />
can help with: Bill paying and bank reconciliation,<br />
Moni<strong>to</strong>r Income and Expenses,<br />
Audit Medical Bills, Assist in compiling tax<br />
document, IRS problem solving and much<br />
more… Call us <strong>to</strong>day <strong>for</strong> a free consultation<br />
(760) 3<strong>22</strong>-40<strong>11</strong> / 140 N. Luring Drive,<br />
Ste. G <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>, CA 9<strong>22</strong>62<br />
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<br />
connectivity, virus remediation. Catering<br />
<strong>to</strong> locals & resort/out-of-<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
guests. Reasonable rates Call Ed Lefkowitz<br />
sunnyDconsulting (760) 483-3<strong>11</strong>5.<br />
sunnydconsulting.com<br />
BAR/PUBS<br />
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533<br />
*Rio Azul 760-992-5641<br />
*Score 760-327-0753<br />
*Tool Shed 760-320-3299<br />
*<strong>The</strong> Barracks 760-321-9688<br />
*Tryst Bar 760-832-6046<br />
CONCRETE<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
FURNITURE<br />
*MJ Cus<strong>to</strong>m Furniture 760 779-0303<br />
HAULING & MOVING<br />
RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS<br />
Dump runs. Real Estate Repo Cleanups.<br />
760-288-6956<br />
GYMS<br />
*WorkOUT Gym 760 325-4600<br />
SHOPPING<br />
Gifts, BOOKS and Cards<br />
*Q TRADING 760 416-7150<br />
LEATHER GEAR TOYS<br />
*Gear Leather and Fetish 760-3<strong>22</strong>-3363<br />
gearleather.com 650 E. Sunny Dunes<br />
Leather Repair<br />
Off Ramp Leathers 760-778-2798<br />
www.offrampleathers.com New and used<br />
leather and fetish/BSDM gear. Alterations<br />
and repairs from saddle-patching<br />
your well-loved Levis <strong>to</strong> refurbishing your<br />
prized leathers. Or get measured <strong>for</strong> a new<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>m leather outfit handmade by Paul.<br />
Great selection of consignment items.<br />
650 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Unit 3, <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong>, CA 9<strong>22</strong>64<br />
PAINTERS<br />
MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY<br />
Bloom In the Desert Ministries<br />
760 327-3802<br />
POSTAL SERVICES<br />
*Postal <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> 760 864-1401<br />
*UPS S<strong>to</strong>re 760 324-8184<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
*Sunshine Cafe 760-328-1415<br />
*Bongo Johnny’s 760-866-1905<br />
*Pinocchio’s 760-3<strong>22</strong>-3776<br />
* Rio Azul 760 992-5641<br />
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
RESTAURANTS (continued)<br />
REAL ESTATE-SERVICES<br />
*Desert Home Front 760-702-1643<br />
Nina’s traditional Greek cuisine<br />
and pizzeria. Chef Nina’s<br />
gourmet pizza is prepared with<br />
fresh <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong> sauce and buffalo<br />
milk mozzarella. Enjoy Chef<br />
Nina’s 45 <strong>years</strong> of cooking passion<br />
with 100-year-old plus<br />
family recipes. <strong>The</strong> healthiest,<br />
freshest, cleanest, Hellenic cuisine<br />
ever! All day Monday is<br />
Chef Nina’s Pizza Day. Get a<br />
complementary beer, wine, or<br />
soda with every order over $20.<br />
Located on the South West corner<br />
of Ramon Rd & South Sunrise<br />
Way at “Plaza At Sunrise.”<br />
555 South Sunrise Way <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> 760-323-8552<br />
<strong>The</strong>atre/Playhouse<br />
*Desert Rose Play House 760-202-3000<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Canyon <strong>The</strong>ater 760 323-5123<br />
Annenberg <strong>The</strong>ater 760 325-4490<br />
McCallum <strong>The</strong>atre 760)340-2787<br />
TRAVEL<br />
Utilities<br />
Gas 800-427-<strong>22</strong>00<br />
Water 760-323-4971<br />
Electric 800-990=7788<br />
Trash 800-973-3873<br />
Recycling 760-327-1351<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
Free Trolley Buzz<br />
*Berring<strong>to</strong>n Properties 760 408-4102<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
SpurLine <strong>The</strong> Video Bar more on page 6<br />
GROUPS/ORG/HELP<br />
GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727<br />
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE <strong>Gay</strong> Book Club of PS—write <strong>to</strong> bookclubofps@yahoo.com<br />
DESERT 1301 North <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon, 3rd<br />
Floor PALM SPRINGS, CA 9<strong>22</strong>62 760-416- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY<br />
7790/www.thecenterps.org<br />
CHURCH 760 512-<strong>17</strong>00<br />
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-<strong>22</strong>7- PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM<br />
2345<br />
psmuseum.org 760 3<strong>22</strong>-4800<br />
AMVETS: 760-323-9085<br />
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM<br />
BLOOM IN THE DESERT MINISTRIES: psairmuseum.org 760 778-6262<br />
760-327-3802<br />
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS<br />
Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services 760-219-2077<br />
Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071<br />
PALM SPRINGS LEATHER ORDER OF<br />
DEMOCRATS OF THE DESERT<br />
THE DESERT 760 272-5553<br />
desertdemocrats.org<br />
PALM SPRINGS PRIDE pspride.org<br />
democratsofthedesert@gmail.com<br />
NATURIST DAY PASSES<br />
DESERT AIDS PROJECT: 760 323-2<strong>11</strong>8 <strong>Gay</strong> Men CCBC Resort, All Worlds Resort<br />
DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770 Family DeAnza <strong>Springs</strong> Resort Jacumba,<br />
DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION CA,<br />
760 864-1234<br />
Living Waters, Desert Sun Resort<br />
DESERT STONEWALL DEMOCRATS:<br />
Call <strong>to</strong>day <strong>to</strong> add your<br />
760 260-8104<br />
DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700<br />
Listing!<br />
FRONTRUNNERS 760 285-0077<br />
888-743-3349<br />
GAY CATHOLICS 760 325-95<strong>11</strong><br />
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NEW DROP off (no cash) address is:<strong>17</strong><strong>17</strong> 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 760-913-3340 • FAX (844) 800-9700 publisher541@desertdaily<strong>guide</strong>.com<br />
MASSAGE<br />
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Massage $60 <strong>for</strong> 1 Hour, $70 <strong>for</strong> 90 min.<br />
Reiki Healing Session $30 <strong>for</strong> 30 min.<br />
I’m strong, 59 <strong>years</strong> old, well built, nice<br />
looking. I specialize in pain relief and I<br />
cater <strong>to</strong> all ages. Older welcome. Call Rocco.<br />
760-933-9153<br />
4 HAND TANTRIC MASSAGE <br />
EurAsian Team Relaxing Rejuvenating,<br />
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MALE KNEADS<br />
Exceptional, Sensual, Soothing, body work<br />
<strong>for</strong> men of all ages. Outcalls only. Call<br />
Adam <strong>for</strong> an extraordinary experience in<br />
innovative erotic relaxation.<br />
760-835-0727 [000]<br />
PALM SPRINGS BLACK MASSEUR<br />
5’4”, 130# of lean muscle. Handsome face.<br />
Smooth and athletic. Personal training<br />
available.MC/Visa Accepted.<br />
Michael Cell 562-714-4270 [<strong>11</strong>16]<br />
SERVICES OFFERED<br />
SEE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAGE 33<br />
Male wanted <strong>to</strong> share. Available 1 Bedroom<br />
suit w/ private bath in 2 bedroom<br />
house includes partially furnished room,<br />
gated community with pool, northwest<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>. Vista Chino and Racquet<br />
vicinity <strong>for</strong> rent $750 + ½ utilities,<br />
760- 399-2139 No smokers, no pets please.<br />
Share large beautiful Pool Home in<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> (North <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong>) $900<br />
- Share beautiful pool home in North <strong>Palm</strong><br />
<strong>Springs</strong> with me and my two dogs. Prefer<br />
professional gay male. You’ll have a private<br />
room and bath, shared kitchen and a<br />
private entry in<strong>to</strong> backyard/pool area. Spa/<br />
hot tub & waterfall pool, BBQ. Bedroom<br />
is approximately 240 sq.ft. and accesses<br />
bathroom via private hallway. Common<br />
dining/living area leading through French<br />
Doors on<strong>to</strong> pool/patio area in beautiful<br />
view. Share 1/2 utilities & internet/cable.<br />
(Approximately $150-200 per month) Offstreet<br />
parking available <strong>for</strong> one car, and free<br />
Shuttle (Buzz) is a 3-minute walk from the<br />
front door. Dog OK, provided that he/she<br />
gets along with mine. housemateps@gmail.<br />
com<br />
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La Quinta<br />
Estate<br />
½ acre La Quinta Estate in beautiful gated community of Talante.<br />
Builder’s home full of upgrades. 1000 sf Pool with Rock waterfall<br />
and raised Spa. 4 BD/5BA approx. 3300 sf Home <strong>for</strong> only $4800/<br />
mo. Call Susie Malek 760-861-4030 <strong>for</strong> Viewing this home or<br />
email at Susie@desert-estate.com. License #01486079<br />
Older4me.com is celebrating 20 <strong>years</strong> in<br />
2018 .<br />
We are hiring older men <strong>for</strong> a comedy /<br />
documentary project in <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> <strong>to</strong> be<br />
filmed starting Sept 20<strong>17</strong>. We are looking<br />
<strong>for</strong> uninhibited men over 60 who want <strong>to</strong><br />
participate. Nudity and hardcore might be<br />
involved. We are also looking <strong>to</strong> portray<br />
real life s<strong>to</strong>ries about coming out in the<br />
60s, 70s & 80s. For the documentary part,<br />
we are looking <strong>for</strong> couples in long term<br />
relationships (over 40 <strong>years</strong>) <strong>to</strong> share their<br />
experiences with us. To apply please fill out<br />
a model application at older4me.com/model<br />
or call us/text us at 323-841-8298<br />
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GAYDGETS & THREADS<br />
ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR THE MAN THAT<br />
NEEDS EVERYTHING. AN IRREVERENT LOOK AT<br />
THE COMMERCIAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD.<br />
<strong>THIS</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong>: WEB HALLOWEEN FINDS<br />
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#1 Peanuts® Pumpkin Time<br />
Snoopy<br />
$35.00 hallmark.com<br />
Scare up some fun this Halloween<br />
with Snoopy! Dressed in his jacko’-lantern<br />
costume, he’s ready <strong>to</strong> go<br />
trick-or-treating. Kids of all ages will<br />
love watching him dance and play a<br />
spooky little tune when you push a<br />
but<strong>to</strong>n. Batteries included.<br />
#2 Hello Kitty Mascot Plush<br />
Assorted: Halloween<br />
$13.00 hot<strong>to</strong>pic.com<br />
Who is that disguised as a ghost,<br />
zombie and skele<strong>to</strong>n? Join Hello<br />
Kitty in all of the fun dressing up<br />
<strong>for</strong> Halloween. Hello Kitty even<br />
reveals herself from under the ghost<br />
costume! What will you be <strong>for</strong> this<br />
Halloween? Collect all 3 styles from<br />
this ghoulish Hello Kitty Halloween<br />
collection.<br />
#3 Funko POP Disney Day of <strong>The</strong><br />
Dead Jack Skelling<strong>to</strong>n Action<br />
$10.99 amazon.com<br />
Jack Skelling<strong>to</strong>n from the classic<br />
Christmas movie <strong>The</strong> Nightmare<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e Christmas has been given a<br />
Dia de Los Muer<strong>to</strong>s makeover. <strong>The</strong><br />
Nightmare Be<strong>for</strong>e Christmas Jack<br />
Skelling<strong>to</strong>n Day of the Dead Pop.<br />
Vinyl Figure from Funko stands 3<br />
3/4-inches tall in uniquely stylized<br />
<strong>for</strong>m, featuring the kind of artwork<br />
and decoration you would see on<br />
sugar skulls made in celebration.<br />
#4 Ec<strong>to</strong>plasm Bath bomb<br />
$7.95 lushusa.com<br />
For a truly otherworldly experience<br />
this fall, drop this bomb in your tub<br />
and watch it ooze a layer of supernatural<br />
jelly on <strong>to</strong>p of your water.<br />
This slippery stuff isn’t just <strong>for</strong> show,<br />
though: it’s made from nutritious,<br />
skin-softening seaweed, so you’ll<br />
emerge from your soak spookily<br />
silky..<br />
IMAGE OF THE <strong>WEEK</strong>.... DJ FOR ALL WORLDS EVERY SUNDAY!<br />
Adrian travels the globe looking <strong>for</strong> the coolest trends in fashion and <strong>to</strong>ys. If<br />
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THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis<br />
Well the circus continues. <strong>The</strong> week begins<br />
with resignation of the Health & Human<br />
Services Secretary Tom Price resigning <strong>for</strong><br />
spending $800,000 on private planes <strong>to</strong> travel<br />
instead of commercial and ended with four<br />
other cabinet secretaries under investigation<br />
<strong>for</strong> the same thing. What happened <strong>to</strong> draining<br />
the swamp?<br />
Some things are just common sense. I have<br />
actually waited <strong>for</strong> Obama’s Housing Secretary<br />
<strong>to</strong> arrive <strong>for</strong> a meeting because he was<br />
flying commercial. What is wrong with these<br />
people?<br />
We have also witnessed the worst mass killing<br />
in US His<strong>to</strong>ry in Las Vegas. A 60 + white<br />
guy using au<strong>to</strong>matic weapons <strong>to</strong> shoot 100’s<br />
of people enjoying a concert and killing over<br />
50. He had over dozens of guns in his hotel<br />
room and more at his house? Someone tell<br />
me how the Second Amendment protects<br />
someone’s right <strong>to</strong> own au<strong>to</strong>matic weapons?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Supreme Court majority says they believe<br />
in the Constitution AS IT IS WRITTEN. So<br />
- hand everyone a musket and ball <strong>to</strong> defend<br />
their home. No need <strong>for</strong> more.<br />
Cathedral City actually does not allow the sale<br />
of guns - PERIOD. <strong>The</strong> rest of the valley cities<br />
should do the same thing.<br />
<strong>The</strong> President traveled <strong>to</strong> Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong>ur the damage from Hurricane Maria. No<br />
electricity in the terri<strong>to</strong>ry. Massive shortages<br />
of food, water, fuel. And what does he give<br />
out? PAPER TOWELS! I’d like <strong>to</strong> blame him<br />
entirely but who is giving him advice? Who’s<br />
in charge of optics? Where is Melania?<br />
<strong>The</strong> week ended with a full scale attack<br />
on transgendered citizens with the Justice<br />
Department rescinding employment protections<br />
made by the Obama Administration.<br />
Additionally, the Vice President left an NFL<br />
game when team members knelt during the<br />
National Anthem. He tweeted saying he<br />
“didn’t want <strong>to</strong> dignify the event”. If he is<br />
worried about his presence lending dignity<br />
he needs <strong>to</strong> resign from office over the <strong>to</strong>tal<br />
ineptness of Donald Trump.<br />
<strong>The</strong> President additionally made statements<br />
that might mean war with North Korea is<br />
imminent. I would ask if he as any plans <strong>for</strong><br />
the 40,000 US soldiers stationed in the South,<br />
or the millions of innocents in South Korea<br />
that would be in direct harms way, let alone<br />
Japan or Hawaii should the North launch an<br />
ICBM in retaliation.<br />
Sena<strong>to</strong>r Bob Corker of Tennessee apparently<br />
has had enough, announcing that he will not<br />
seek reelection in 2018. He then went on <strong>to</strong><br />
say how sad it was that the Administration<br />
was governing as if it was in preschool. And<br />
this is a Republican Sena<strong>to</strong>r! Where are the<br />
others with back bone?<br />
<strong>The</strong> Administration tax plan is now in trouble.<br />
Once again, they are choosing <strong>to</strong> use Senate<br />
rules that allow <strong>for</strong> a simple majority <strong>to</strong> pass<br />
the bill and not take in<strong>to</strong> consideration any<br />
Democratic amendments. IF they lose three<br />
Republic votes the bill dies (just like health<br />
care). I’m beginning <strong>to</strong> think Mr. Trump<br />
used a ghost writer <strong>for</strong> “<strong>The</strong> Art of the Deal”,<br />
because he sure has no clue how <strong>to</strong> negotiate.<br />
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THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis (Cont.)<br />
Locally, <strong>Palm</strong> <strong>Springs</strong> is grappling with an<br />
investigation by the Fair Political Practices<br />
Commission based on mailings they have<br />
done <strong>for</strong> the tax measure appearing on the<br />
ballot in November. This news comes right<br />
after <strong>for</strong>mer Mayor Pougnet, John Wessman<br />
and his colleague, Mr. Meaney were<br />
arraigned on bribery charges. I’m sure everyone<br />
will be glad when the election is over in<br />
two months. Once the new council is sworn<br />
in all 5 members will have changed hands<br />
since the FBI/IRS/DA raid on City Hall.<br />
<strong>The</strong> PS Council is considering mandating<br />
solar panels be installed on ALL new residential<br />
construction and major remodels. I am<br />
sure this will be controversial as well. While<br />
good in theory, the Building Industry Association<br />
and the Desert Valley Builder’s Assn<br />
will, <strong>for</strong> sure, be in opposition due <strong>to</strong> the<br />
increased cost that will be passed on <strong>to</strong> home<br />
buyers. I am sure the Board of Real<strong>to</strong>rs will<br />
add their voice as well.<br />
Cathedral City continues <strong>to</strong> look at the possibility<br />
of a “sugar tax” on sugar sweetened<br />
beverages. This measure will possibly go<br />
on the 2018 November ballot and would<br />
result in $2.5 million in revenue annually<br />
that would go <strong>to</strong> recreation, health and wellness<br />
programs. Over 47% of the children<br />
in Cathedral City are obese. This measure<br />
IF adopted by voters could go along way in<br />
reducing that number.<br />
That’s it <strong>for</strong> this week. Get of your bar s<strong>to</strong>ols<br />
and asses and RESIST!!!<br />
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