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LEVI KREIS
Levi Kreis has come a long way
since his early days in Tennessee
where he wanted to become a
Minister. Rooted in country music,
Levi’s versatility as a musician,
actor and an artist has taken him
to the top of the charts, Broadwayincluding
a Tony Award, movies,
TV-including an appearance on
The Apprentice and all over the
world.
Modesty aside, how would you
describe yourself?
Let’s see. If Dolly Parton had Peter
Allen’s first born son, that’s a good
place to start! LOL
You have credited the genesis
of your prolific music career
to learning to the music legend,
Brenda Lee. How do you
reflect on your days as a young
boy watching “Little Miss
Dynamite” perform?
Yes sir! I can’t reference legends
like Dolly and Peter without fessing
up to the one legend that taught
me everything I know! It’s a fascinating
question to me as it makes
me realize that performing has
just always been like breathing to
me, perhaps because it was such
a common topic of conversation
growing up, around the house and
during my times with Brenda. It’s
just my way of life.
You are originally
from Tennessee, rooted
in country music, made it
to Broadway in which you won
a Tony Award for originating
the role of Jerry Lee Lewis in
Broadway’s Million Dollar
Quartet and also a star in mainstream
pop-music. To what do
you attribute your versatility
and success?
Failing to pick one lane and staying
in it? LOL! I don’t know. I
have adored acting ever since my
first audition where I was cast as
Roger in the national tour of
Rent. I love stage. Surprisingly,
film may be my most joy. Last
year, I was honored to be a new
edition to the cast of “A Very
Sordid Wedding”, Del Shore’s
sequel to his big cult classic
hit “Sordid Lives”. Currently a film
called “The Divide” is doing well at
several film festivals domestically
and our director was just at
Cannes Film Festival representing
the film. So to me, acting is more
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Putt Putt for Kids Fundraiser,
Indian Wells Golf Resort, 6 PM June 1, 2018
HARC, Inc. Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness
Awards, Classic Club, 11:30AM June 7, 2018
Splash House weekend one June 8-10, 2018
Juneteenth June 19, 2018
Father’s Day June 17, 2018
Independence Day July 4, 2018
IndepenDANCE Day Party, AAP – Food Samaritans,
O’Donnell House, Time TBD July 4, 2018
Splash House weekend two August 10-12, 2018
Labor Day September 3, 2018
Rosh Hashana September 9-11, 2018
Yom Kippur September 18-19, 2018
Pride Honors Awards, Hyatt PS September 27, 2018
Native American Day September 28, 2018
Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day October 8,
2018
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Volume 24, Issue 49
June 6 - June 12, 2018
Inside This Week’s Issue
Page 12
“Daily What’s Happening”
Page 14
“DDG BUSINESS DIRECTORY”
Page 33
Aerial view of ocean
entry at Kapoho Bay,
Hawaii on Tuesday, June
5, 2018. Lava destroyed
hundreds of homes in
mostly rural Hawaii
area overnight, a county
spokeswoman said
Tuesday. A morning
overflight confirmed that
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30 AdamsArtExpose’
42 Adrian’s Picks
18 Word of the week
40 Classifieds
33 Gay Resorts
39 GROUPS/HELP
40 Massage Directory
29 The Center Schedule
46 THE LAST WORD
3 10 QUESTIONS WITH VIC
Lava Flow Completely Fills Kapoho Bay!!!
Press publisher541@desertdailyguide.com
lava completely filled
Kapoho Bay, inundated
most of Vacationland
and covered all but the
northern part of Kapoho
Beach Lots, scientists
with the U.S. Geological
Survey’s Hawaiian
Volcano Observatory
said.
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Recent UPDATES:
NEW GAME ROOM! Featuring 2 full pool tables 2 dart boards plus
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COVER
Summer day trips around
the valley
An Orchid greenhouse in the
desert? Cool breezes from the
worlds largest Evaporative
Cooler? If you love orchids,
the folks at Gubler Orchids
THE LAST WORD
by Greg Pettis
Wow, what a week!
The President, the
FBI and...
extremely nice and helpful.
By request we brought our
friend Roger from Arizona
here to tour the greenhouses
and purchased orchids and
the nice people will ship
them for you and all for a
very reasonable cost. A place
to visit when visiting the
Joshua Tree area and to beat
the heat.
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summer get way features. If
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know at the DDG.
Fabeyonce
Are you a confidant
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10 QUESTIONS
WITH VIC
By Vic Gerami
LEVI KREIS
American recording
artist and Tony
Award-winning actor
PAGE 3
THIS WEEK
HATE WARNING
p. 28
CCBC p.2
Pool Party
All Worlds p.7
TOOL SHED p.4,5.
The Barracks
p.11, 45, 47
AZUL Rst. p.9
Rio Azul rst, p.13
Tryst p.6
Score p13
Chapps Inn p.17
Sunshine Cafe
Rst. p.17
Pinocchio Rst.
p.19
Hidden Joy video
p.15
Bongo Johnny
Rst. p.21
Workout Gym
p.23
Crazy Mels p.39
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
Bars & Restaurants
Featured
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar
& Grille
214 East Arenas Road, PS
(760) 866-1905
Mon & Tue 8:00am -10pm
Wed & Thu 8:00am -11pm
Fri 8:00am -3:00am
Sat 8:00am -3:00am
Sun 8:00am -11 :00pm
Azul
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,
Sunshine Cafe
36815 Cathedral Canyon
Drive, CC
(760) 328-1415 6:00 am
QUADZ (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 Palm Canyon
Streetbar Arenas rd
Chill bar Arenas rd
Hunters Arenas rd
Stacy’s Arenas rd
BlackBook 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 All Day
Score - The Game bar
301 E Arenas Rd , PS
Trunks Cat City
(760) 327-0753 6:00 am
Oscar’s Indian/Taqz.
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open - Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
WEDNESDAYS Happy Hour 2p to 8PM $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans
3:00 PM
all day
6:00 AM
Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special Sunshine Cafe All day
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
Chicken Enchiladas $12.95 everyday $6.95 breakfast,
6:00 AM Score $2 Rolling
4:00pm
coffee included. Breakfast
Rock Bottles all day
Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
Special Carne Asada
Sunshine Cafe All day
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s and Eggs $10.25, Lunch
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
Dinner Special Chicken Special Meatloaf or Meatloaf
coffee included, Lunch
Parmesan 16.95
Sandwich $9.75
Special Bacon Guacamole
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
Cheeseburger $10.95
Rio Azul Open Happy Pinocchio Everyday
7:30 AM
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House Bottomless Champagne!
Pinocchio Everyday
Margarita’s all day
$4.95 Well Drinks &
Bottomless Champagne!
8:00 PM
Martinis
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martinis
Tool Shed Bear Chest Night -
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Happy Hour For Bear Chests TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
TMP closed. TMP closed.
all night
Everyday Bottomless
bongo Johnny’s Everyday
QUADZ Country & Western Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
Bottomless Mimosas $5
Video Night
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
Chill AJ Karaoke
10:00 AM
Bloody Mary’s
9:00 PM
Tool Shed Open - Happy
10:00 AM
Barracks Underwear Night Hour 10am-8pm
Tool Shed Open - Happy
with DJ
2:00 PM
Hour 10am-8pm $3.75 Well
11:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
drinks
Hunters underwear contest 2p to 8PM
12:00 PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
Tool Shed Bingo
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
(2 drink minimum)
THURSDAYS
4:00 PM
2:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Barracks Open Happy Hour
6:00 AM
Dinner Special NY Strip
2p to 8PM 2:00 PM
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
SPOTLIGHT LOOK WHAT YoU MADE US DO!
Word for the week
Feckless Cunt
[fekləs Kunt]
lacking initiative or strength of character;
irresponsible vajayjay
Steak with a fully loaded baked
potato and veggies $17.95
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
9:00 PM
Barracks The Underground
Drink specials for those in
Jockstraps, underwear, Fetish
gear or leather 9pm till closing.
QUADZ Karaoke
Tool Shed Underwear Night
Happy Hour prices for those
in underwear Clothes Check &
DJ till 2am
FRIDAYS
Vodka all day
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
Special California
Chipotle Benedict $10.50,
Lunch Special Fish and Chips
$10.25. All day everyday $6.95
breakfast, coffee included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday
Bottomless Champagne! $4.95
Well Drinks & Martinis
8:00 AM
TMP closed. 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
4:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Dinner Special BBQ Spare
Ribs Half Rack for 16.95; Full
Rack for 19.95
4:00pm
Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 !!
5:00 PM
Hunters fur Night
8:00 PM
Tool Shed Smoking Fridays
(Or check Tool Shed Facebook
Page for special events on
Friday)
Quadz Showtunes
SATURDAYS
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour until 8 PM
Sunshine Cafe All day
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
coffee included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday
Bottomless Champagne! $4.95
Well Drinks & Martinis
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless Mimosas
$5 & $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
Bloody Mary’s (continued
from pg 20)
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
11:00 AM
6:00 AM Score $7 Belvedere
Rio Azul Continued Open Happy on page 20
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
VETERANS AND DOGS
AGAINST LIVE FIREWORKS
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
4:00 PM
TMP closed. Bongo Johnny’s
Dinner Special Prime Rib
19.95
8:00 PM
Tool Shed Lights Out
Saturdays (Or check Tool
Shed Facebook Page for
special events on Saturday)
9:00 PM
Barracks Fetish Patio Party:
Cruise night on the Patio w/
DJ Mixie
SUNDAYS
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. All day everyday
$6.95 breakfast, coffee
included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Bottomless
Champagne! $4.95 Well
Drinks & Martinis. Get a
Martini BURGER!
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless
Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
10:00 AM
Tool Shed $2 Bloody Marys
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
Azul Disco Drag Brunch
Every Sunday til 3.
2:00 PM
Barrack’s World Famous
Sunday Beer Bust and
Sunday Night Social
featuring DJ Mixie in the DJ
Booth from 3 - 9
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
4:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Dinner Special Chicken
Carbonara $15.95
6:00 PM
Tool Shed - Buzz Cuts,
Boots, and Jocks - Come
& get your hair buzzed,
boot black or shoes shined,
and Happy Hour prices for
wearing your jock, & Djs
spinning the oldies
8:00 PM
Toucans 2016 Queen Of
The desert TOMMI ROSE
& THE PLAYGIRLS Drag
Revue on Sunday night 2
shows
10:00 PM
Barracks Jockstrap Pool
MONDAYS
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
$7 Belvedere Vodka all day
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It’s with a sad heart that I have to report that we will
be closed while we rebuild from the fire, smoke, and
water damage. My entire staff will be paid during
this transition. Thank you to the community of Palm
Springs and beyond for the outpouring of love and
support, and especially the hugs Mgt.
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill. See page 19
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Bottomless
Champagne! $4.95 Well
Drinks & Martinis. Get a
Martini BURGER!
7:30 AM
Sunshine Cafe All day
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
coffee included
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless
Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
Happy hour til 8pm
4:00 pm
Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Daily Special Blackened
Salmon or Prime Rib Caesar
Salad $18.95
7:00 PM
Barracks Pool Tournament
at the followed by free pizza
at 9pm
9:00 PM
Tool Shed Monday Massage
and Martini Night - Relax
those muscles and melt
tension away with a licensed
massage therapist and $2
off all Martinis with nightly
specials
TUESDAYS
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. All day
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
coffee included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday
Bottomless Champagne!
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martini
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless
Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
10:00 AM
Tool Shed Open - Happy
Hour 10am-8pm
2:00 PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
4:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Dinner Special Bottomless
Spaghetti 8.95
Azul 2-4-1 until 7pm
7:00 PM
Tool Shed Tuesday Tequila
Night - $1 off tequila shots,
chips & salsa, nightly tequila
specials start at 7PM
7:30 PM
Azul Cabaret
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W O R K O U T G Y M
P A L M S P R I N G S
$12 DAY PASSES
MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS
SEE GYM FOR DETAILS
NO CONTRACTS
GROUP CLASSES INCLUDED • TRAINERS AVAILABLE
CARDIO WITH PERSONAL TV’S • FREE WEIGHTS AND MACHINES
TRX • LOCKERS • SHOWERS
MEN’S SAUNA • FREE WIFI • FREE COFFEE
2100 N PALM CANYON DR., SUITE C100
(BEHIND TOUCAN’S TIKI LOUNGE)
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
WORKOUT GYM HOURS:
MON-FRI: 5:00AM - 8:00PM
SAT-SUN: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
(760) 325-4600
W W W . W O R K O U T G Y M P S . C O M
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THIS WEEK A FASCINATING
TOUR OF GUBLER ORCHIDS
LANDERS, CA FACILITY.
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For
groups over 10, please call (760) 364-2282.
JOIN THE FUN! Whether you are an
experienced orchid hobbyist or new to
the orchid world, bring in your orchid
and enter it into the Orchid Festival show!
A fun experience to enjoy. Share your
orchid’s beauty throughout the weekend.
Mark your calender! The Morongo Basin
Orchid Festival Mark Your Calendars
Next Year! October 6th & 7th, 2018 Bring
youe own it to:22nd Annual Morongo
Basin Orchid Festival 2nd Annual Orchid
Judging October 7th & 8th 2017
The Gubler family has loved and grown
orchids for three generations. Originally
in Switzerland, Gubler Orchids was
opened in 1918 by Heir Gubler. It was
his second son, Hans, who moved to
California to chase the American dream
and in 1954 started Gubler Orchids (US)
selling the orchids literally from his
station wagon. Now it is Hans’ son, Chris,
who continues the legacy, along with his
sister, Heidi.
If you want to lean everything there is to
know about Orchids
Open: Mon- Sat 10 am to 3:30 pm: Free
Tours every 30 min. Non-slip, closed
toed shoes are required. NO SANDALS
Closed on major holidays: New Years Day,
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day,
We brought home
Ontocidium Burgundian
‘Too Sweet’ - Oncidium
type orchid with gorgeous
fragrant red flowers.
It smells like a cherry coke!
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WARNING
2018 Trump era bashings on the
rise. The number of reported hate
crimes in the United States has risen
for the second straight year in 2016,
according to statistics released by the
FBI. Its 2018 for fuck sakes.
week’s Supreme Court ruling that
legalized same-sex marriage across
the United States.
Self Protection is the key.
If attacked, make sure you call a
police supervisor, most cops are not
trained in hate crimes yet.
Keep a lead pipe under your seat
for protection.
Remain Calm, Gay bashers are
likely to bait you into a fight so they
won’t be charged in a hate crime. As
we saw with the George Zander case,
doing everything possible to avoid
it. One pleaded guilty to assault and
admitted a hate crime allegation
and got 4 years. The other coward
pleaded guilty to assault and received
ZERO jail time. Sadly George is
dead and they remain free. Too few
seem to care.
It been a few years since the
DDG had to issue a “Gay Bashing
warning,” but it seems appropriate
in light of the ZERO reaction to a
NO Gays Allowed sign from the
Document everything. Police seem
authorities. A Tennessee hardware
to loathe to call anything a hate
store owner has been getting death
crime, as it increases their daily
threats after posting a “No Gays
paperwork. You will have to fight
Allowed” sign on his front door,
alone for your rights. Call the media!
but he stands by his homophobic
message. Jeff Amyx, who owns Amyx The number one reason for not
Hardware and Roofing Supplies in filing it as a hate crime is that no
Washburn, slapped the handwritten one called for a supervisor to make
poster on his business after last sure they reported it. Even if they
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claim it was unfounded!!!!!
CCBC Resort hotel’s newest restaurant. Opening soon!
The Center
thority Idea Lab
See page 41 for directions. 7:00 – 9:00PM – CODA
Wednesday, June 6th
7:30 – 9:00PM - CMA
7:00 AM – Crystal Meth Anonymous
(CMA)
Friday, June 8th
7:00 – 8:30AM – AA Meeting
9:00 – 10:00AM – Beginning Tai
10:30AM – 12:00PM – Men’s Chat
Chi
Group
10:00 AM – Intermediate Tai Chi
11:30AM- 12:30PM – 50 + Fit
11:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit
12:00 – 3:00PM – Immigration
1:00 – 4:30PM – Open Play Bridge
Legal Assistance
7:00 – 9:00PM – PS Leather Order
1:00 – 4:00PM – HIV Rapid Testing
of the Desert
3:00 – 4:30PM – Caregiver Support
7:00 PM – Narcotics Anonymous
Group
7:00 – 8:00PM – CMA
4:00 – 6:00PM – Young and Queer
Thursday, June 7th
7:30 – 8:30PM – CMA
10:30 AM – Nasty Women Chatting
Saturday, June 9th
11:00AM – 12:00PM – Better Balance
and Brain Drop-in
9:30 – 11:00AM – Computer Hacking
and Harassment
1:30 PM – Intermediate Spanish
10:00 AM – Conversational ASL
4:00 – 5:00PM- Social Security –
12:30 – 2:00PM - Beginning American
Sign Language
FAQ’s
6:00 – 8:00PM – Community Food
1:00 – 3:00PM – Creative Writing
Bank
Sunday, June 19th
7:00 – 9:00PM – Desert For Fetish over Au-
10:00AM – 2:00PM – Reignite
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1:00 PM – Great Sober Sex Forum
6:00 – 7:30PM – CMA
Monday, June 11th
9:00AM – Open Play Bridge
11:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit
1:00 – 4:00PM – Pinochle Open
Play
5:15 – 6:15PM – Chair Yoga
6:30 – 7:30PM – Mahjong
7:30 – 8:30PM – CMA
Tuesday, June 12th
9:30 – 10:30AM – 50 + Fit
11:00 – 11:45AM – Zumba Gold
11:00AM – 3:00PM – HICAP Medicare
Counseling
1:30 – 3:30PM – Intermediate
Spanish
4:00 – 5:00PM – Prostate Cancer
Support Group
4:30 – 5:30PM – Gentle Yoga
6:30 – 9:00PM – Trans Peer Led
Support Group
AdamsArtExpose’ ART
MAKING ART - PAINTING,
PLEIN AIR (LANDSCAPE) FIG-
URE, ABSTRACT, ETC
This article space last week discussed
Painting and Color. Color is generally
more involved in painting than in drawing.
Using the idea of creating your
own color wheel as a beginning project
to help understand color is a method of
acquainting yourself with the phenomenon
of color. This is worth the time as
preliminary project to painting.
Beginning to paint requires the artist
to visualize scenarios of subject matter
that will be turned into an original
interpretation. Some of the modern
styles of painting include Plein Air which
indicates painting outdoors, Figurative,
which refers to painting figures that may
include humans animals and other living
creatures; and abstract which is an art
work interpreted through the artist imagination
but may not be directly related to
a visual object or environment.
Here are a few of the more common
painting styles artist follow today: Modernism:
abstract, contemporary. Exploring
art in a non-traditional way, colors,
shapes, impressions of personal vision
put on canvas. Plein Air, working in the
environment to paint what is seen in the
landscape.. Figurative, working directly
from a live model to interpret the human
figure in classical realism or abstractly.
AdamsArtExpose’
For the person who wants to explore
art as a new experience or delve into art
more intensely as a serious artist, there
are various groups and art experiences
available in the local area. Here are just
a few that may be of interest: Desert Art
Classes, Palm Desert, contact 760-774-
3622, College of The Desert offers a
variety of art classes in most areas of art
production, contact, collegeofthedesert.
edu, , Desert Art Center, varied classes
contact 760-323-7973, Gay Artists
Group, primarily non-instructional,
interactive classes in figure drawing,
painting, and body sculpture and or the
opportunity to explore other art styles in
an encouraging environment, contact
760-835-0727. These are a few of the
many art experiences available in the
local area to experience
art by making
it. This can also
be accomplished
individually by
painting on your
own in your personal
environment.
Which ever way
you decide to make
art enjoy it as a creative
experience.
Questions, comments, suggestions,
contact - adamsartexpose@gmail.com or
adamsartexpose@ddguide.com
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Fabeyonce “Trust”
no worries. We don’t have to stress that
anything will be missing or don’t have to
worry about anyone going through my
In general, it’s hard to trust some people but
luggage. We TRUST each other because we
you eventually learn who to trust.
are professionals and good friends.
When I get booked with the girls, we work
I can honestly say I am thankful for the
towards trusting each other and it feels good
opportunities given to me. A big shout out
not having to worry about leaving your coins
to Jazmyn Simone for inviting me to play
out, leaving jewelry or something.
at the playhouse at Toucan’s Tiki Lounge
On a few occasions (and not the places that
on Thursday June 14 and The Desert Divas
I perform here locally) my shit had went
at Rio Azul Mexican Restaurant for having
missing and I was furious, like really? Who
me every Sunday. These are the places to be
would take my microphone from my luggage,
when you come here to Palm Springs. Bring
when I know I didn’t pull it out.
your friends and family for the time of their
I remember one time all my costumes (which
lives and show them what drag shows are
were 4 in total) went missing and my man
really about.
had thought I grabbed them and I was like
It has been my pleasure writing for y’all. If
“No I didn’t, I just grabbed the wigs.”
you have any questions or want my opinion,
We looked in my car and went back in the
please message me on Facebook under
venue, which they were not there. It really
Fabeyonce or Instagram @fabeyonc_e, also
sucks and pisses a bitch off...... When I have a
check out my videos on YouTube just type in
costume I usually attach a bag which contains
Fabeyonce
jewelry for that costume, so we had to ask
hit the
around if anyone “accidentally” took it. Of
subscribe
course no one did but when I asked a certain
button and
queen if they took it, they replied with “No,
like my vids.
we didn’t see it”, which at this time my blood
Til next week
was boiling.
Love your
I said “Can you check your shit again?”. Since
Latin Queen
they didn’t perform that night, there would
Fabeyonce.....
have been no reason for them to have it.
Eventually out of nowhere, my costume and
jewelry miraculously showed up in their car
(hmmmmmm). I was relieved, but I was so
pissed that they had them, since rumors of
this girl go around everywhere she goes. It’s
true.
Going back to the beginning, the places I
perform at now, I love and trust the ladies I
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work with. If we leave our stuff out, there’s
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
NEWLY REMODELED M J Custom Furniture 72-162 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
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 getaways
and extended stays.
Chaps Inn 760 327-8222 See page 18
Don’t stay where the boys are ….. stay
where the men are! Swim in or laze by
the heated salt water pool, enjoy the spa,
cool misting system and steam room! Play
in the outdoor sling or Saint Andrew’s
cross. Chaps Inn is a clothing optional 10
room resort owned and operated by two
British transplants and life partners, Stuart
and Ian.
ALL WORLDS RESORTS 760-323-7505
See page 7.
Largest Downtown Palm Springs Resort:
featuring 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.
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.
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EVENTS
OUTstanding Voices 2018
Thursday June 14, 2018 6PM As the city
of Palm Springs turns 80 years old, we
celebrate the contributions and achievements
of eighty allies, lesbian, gay, bisexual or
transgender leaders who have or are now
actively working to create a positive, and
inclusive environment in the Coachella
Valley. HONOREES ARE CHOSEN FROM
ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND INCLUDE
OUTSTANDING YOUTH, PROUD
POLITICIANS, BUSINESS LEADERS
AND CIVIC INSIDERS. www.tunestub.com
SEARCH OUTSTANDING
JUNE 7 Join us for the 3rd Annual
Coachella Valley Workplace Wellness
Awards luncheon on June 7th at the Classic
Club in Palm Desert! We will be celebrating
the efforts of businesses in the Coachella
Valley that are adopting programs and
policies to create healthy workplaces. There
will be a vendor expo, a gourmet lunch, and
the opportunity to learn tips and tricks to
creating a healthy workplace. $25
HARC, Inc. Provides objective, reliable
research, analysis and technical services to
communities in order to facilitate better
decision making regarding health and quality
of life.
$80.00 summer passes at the Palm Springs
Aerial Tramway a major gateway to the
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains
National Monument traversing the southerly
side of the Coachella Valley – officially
designated a treasured natural and cultural
resource. Huell Howser and I used to have
breakfast up here nearly every day. Its a great
get away from the afternoon heat. Get all
your shopping done and then head up the
mountain with temps often upper 60’s to low
70’s and hike the mountains. One time tickets
still only $25.95 and 36.00 for ride and dine.
The perfect date to get high in the clouds.
Gubler OrchidsbCome Take A Tour
free tours at our Landers, CA facility. In the
worlds largest swamp cooler. Non-slip, closed
toed shoes are required. NO SANDALS
Open: Mon- Sat 10 am to 3:30 pm: Tours
every 30 min. see page 27.
STONEWALL HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
GALA JUNE 28 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$69 - $96
TELL THEM YOU
READ IT HERE!
Send your calendar to
the DDG
30 words or less to
will@desertdailyguide.com
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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
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
DUMP RUNS,HAULING & MOVING
RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS
Dump runs. Real Estate Repo Cleanups.
760-288-6956
FURNITURE
*MJ Custom Furniture 760 779-0303
GYMS
*WorkOUT Gym 760 325-4600
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
SHOPPING
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
Notary Service
McFarland Mobile Notary Service
Full service Notary Public/Signing Agent
I come to you wherever you are! Available
5 a.m. – 11 p.m. E Docs accepted. Dependable,
professional, and friendly.
(760)-641-6400 call or text
PAINTERS
MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY
Bloom In the Desert Ministries
760 327-3802
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
*Crazy Mels 760 832-7110
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
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Milk Remembered - 2018 one should not have to be brave to be out gay!
REAL ESTATE
*Berrington Properties 760 408-4102
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
Free Trolley Buzz
GROUPS/ORG/HELP
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE
DESERT 1301 North Palm Canyon, 3rd
Floor PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
760-416-7790/www.thecenterps.org
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-
227-2345
AMVETS: 760-323-9085
BLOOM IN THE DESERT MINISTRIES:
760-327-3802
Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services
Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071
DEMOCRATS OF THE DESERT
desertdemocrats.org
democratsofthedesert@gmail.com
DESERT AIDS PROJECT: 760 323-2118
DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770
DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION
760 864-1234
DESERT STONEWALL DEMOCRATS:
760 260-8104
DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700
FRONTRUNNERS 760 285-0077
GAY CATHOLICS 760 325-9511
GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727
Gay Book Club of PS—write to bookclubofps@yahoo.com
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRAZY MELS Burgers and Shakes
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY
CHURCH 760 512-1700
PALM SPRINGS PRESBYTERIAN, AT
815 S. CAMINO REAL, 760-320-2769.
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
psmuseum.org 760 322-4800
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
psairmuseum.org 760 778-6262
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
760-219-2077
PALM SPRINGS LEATHER ORDER OF
THE DESERT 760 272-5553
PALM SPRINGS PRIDE pspride.org
166 Palm Canyon Drive P. S. Ca.
NATURIST DAY PASSES
Gay Men CCBC Resort, All Worlds Resort
Family DeAnza Springs Resort Jacumba,
CA, Living Waters, Desert Sun Resort
Call today to
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888 743-3349
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Exceptional, Sensual, Soothing, body work
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Full body massage combining deep tissue
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soothing soft music. Call or text Tony D.
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Mobile Personal Trainer - I come to you
- No equipment needed. Muscle building,
fat loss and nutrition. All ages. Looking for
a new approach to get in shape? Call/text
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FOR SALE
Costume jewelry of Drag/Female impersonator
$15 to $50 includes neckless rings
earrings etc. Former member of boys to
girls show contact Paul 760-656-8931
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rentals (less than 28 days) in residential
neighborhoods (R1). Members voted to
endorse a “NO” vote on the measure.
The DSD Membership recommends that
you vote “NO’ on Measure C in the June 5
election.
NO ON C
Wins!
DSD membership discussed and then
voted on whether to support or oppose two
issues affecting Palm Springs residents:
1. Measure “C” will be on the June 5th
ballot and, if passed, would ban short term
2. The Palm Springs City Council is considering
an initiative, prompted by the
threat of legal action based on the California
Voting Rights Act, to change from “at
large” elections to electoral district elections.
Members voted to support a change to
electoral district voting in Palm Springs.
The Palm Springs City Council will be
formally advised of DSD support for this
change.
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GAYDGETS &
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ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR
THE MAN THAT NEEDS
EVERYTHING.
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#1 Nike Vandal High Supreme TD
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The Nike Vandal High Supreme TD
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The dynamic blanket pattern
recreated in an oversized towel for
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instantly luxurious bathroom. Thirsty
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other for superior absorption.
#3 Incase Eo Travel Backpack
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weather-resistant and fits your 17”
laptop in a compartment designed
for quick and easy airport screening.
Its expandable main compartment
increases capacity by more than 35%
for longer trips.
#4 Maskulo Backless Rubber-Look
Briefs with Cod Piece Pouch
$21.00 andrewchristian.com
The brand new Harness Jock w/ Almost
Naked is only for the extra sexy.
In sleek black, each pair features sturdy
black straps in a revealing design
in front, and sexy simple design in
back. It will feel so good, it’ll be like
you’re not wearing any underwear at
all. Your package will fall naturally
into the super soft anatomically correct
snuggle pouch to create a truly
enjoyable and unique wearing experience.
It virtually eliminates sticking,
squashing, re-adjusting, sweating and
chafing. We’ve virtually eliminated
everything that isn’t good about underwear.
Protect your laptop and iPad, organize
your gear and stash a change
of clothes in our versatile carry-on,
checkpoint-friendly travel backpack.
The EO Travel Backpack is
IMAGE OF THE WEEK.... ADRIAN AT PIONEEN TOWN Adrian travels
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Continued from page 3
of a joy than a business. Music
is my business. It’s a constant,
between acting roles, between
chapters in life. It’s always
there. Telling my story, revealing
the most personal aspects of who I
am; my life in a lyric. That’s what
I say these days.
At some point, you were studying
to become an ordained
Minister. Tell me about that.
Sure! For a time I was tempted
to take my education in religious
science and advance from licensed
spiritual practitioner to minister. I
was so proud of receiving that
license. I still am. But as I began
to look more inward, I realized that
my greatest contribution to the
universe initially presents itself in
the performing arts. Spirituality
continues to be a natural extended
conversation I have on social
media. Not long ago, I launched
a new series on my YouTube
Channel (www.youtube.com/
levikreis) called “The Backstory:
My Life In A Lyric”. I go behind
the scenes to reveal the story that
inspired the song and aspire to
come out with 5 to 7 minutes of
spiritual motivation for the viewer.
It’s been a nice way to incorporate
a fundamental aspect of who
I am with that thing that connects
us all - music.
What was it like being on The
Apprentice?
The fastest 48 hours of my life! I
had not worked on TV before
and had no idea how fast they
shoot those episodes out. At that
time, I had just left my 8th major
record label with no official album
release. A friend submitted me
to the show as the teams were
challenged to take an unsigned
artist, write a song, record it, produce
and package it, and present
it to Sirius/XM. The winning
team would see their artist introduced
to the world through Sirius/
XM. We won, so before I knew it,
my music was being introduced to
the world. At that very time, I had
decided to come out professionally,
so I thought it was really cool for
NBC to have me on the show and
launch my career. It was a big
deal in 2005 for major networks to
be inclusive like that.
What’s new on your play list?
I’m obsessed with Dan + Shay
right now. Especially their current
single “Tequila”
Who are a few musicians, actors
and directors with whom you
would like to work with?
From a directors standpoint, working
with Bill Paxton was really
special to me. That’s a hard one
to top, especially considering he’s
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gone too soon. Other actors? In
the current realm of possibilities,
I would adore working with Eden
Espinosa. She and I would chew
up a scene together as good as any
pair-off I could imagine. Love that
gal!
Levi is the headline for Radiant
Health Centers’ annual fundraiser
gala on Saturday, June 2nd, at the
Ritz-Carlton Laguna Nigel. Please
visit www.radianthealthcenters.org
for more information.
What is your favorite charity or
cause?
There have been quite a few over
the years. I’ve supported groups
like Family Equality Council,
Broadway Cares and LA Gay Men’s
Chorus. Recently, my charitable
efforts are focused on organizations
that support our veterans. The
cause is closest to my family’s
heart. I have always contributed
to our veterans privately, but I’m
excited to start lending my creative
support more publicly and on
social media. I believe in being of
service to those who serve.
What project(s) do you have
coming up?
I’m excited to record my first
Christmas album in July! To follow
the process, see behind the
scenes, or to support the ongoing
creation of my music and music
videos, please visit http://www.
patreon.com/levikreis. It’s a really
special group of people who are the
reason I get to make music!
Tell me a secret-a good one!
Uh. hmmm. My vitiligo is not limited
to my hands and elbows. Is
that secret enough? LOL
Vic Gerami is journalist, media contributor
and the Editor & Publisher of The Blunt
Post. He spent six years at Frontiers Magazine,
followed by LA Weekly and Voice
Media Group. His work has appeared in
various publications including The Advocate,
OUT, GoWeHo, Los Angeles Blade,
Asbarez and WeHo Times. In 2017, his
syndicated weekly celebrity Q&A column,
“10 Questions with Vic”, was nominated
and a finalist for LA Press Club’s National
Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award.
vic@thebluntpost.com | facebook.com/TheBluntPost | @TheBluntPost
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THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis
I voted by mail with good thoughts for my
friends who are running and wishing the
best for California. Once that was done I
jumped on a plane and am now in Orlando,
Florida, representing the 6 counties of
Southern CA at the National Association
of Regional Councils. There are people here
from throughout the country.
On the trade side, if you have a purchase
to be made, do it now. Major tariffs are
about to start. Trump has announced major
penalties for México, Canada, China and the
European Union. I notice a lot of our friends
but Russia is not on the list. Most of the
tariffs are on steel and aluminum, so cars,
planes and other bigger ticket items.
We will be in sessions on public safety,
environment, civil discourse, transportation
and other topics. Always interesting to get
opinions from others around the nation and
reminds me that even though SoCA is best,
we don’t have all the answers.
Biggest thing in Washington this week has
been the President’s attorneys are saying 1) a
president cannot be indicted while in office
and 2) a President can pardon himself. Even
today Trump himself, says “I have absolute
power to pardon myself ”. Response so far
from Speaker of the House and President of
the Senate - CRICKETS!
The US/North Korea summit seems to be
progressing, but no word as to what, if any,
preparation Trump is doing. The only news
is that Mrs. trump will not be joining her
husband. Hmmmmm. Oh, almost forgot,
they are still trying to determine who will
pay for the North Korean delegation. For
the Olympia and Paralympics, South Korea
payed just under $400,000 for the North’s
group. Singapore has offered to pay some
but no word on balance.
Locally, there is some movement by the state
to allow bars and nightclubs in Palm Springs
to stay open till 4am. Not sure what I think
about that. Do you have any thoughts?
Thank you to the Cathedral City business
community for coming together and
donating all the funds necessary to send
the CCHS Choir to Rome at the end of the
month. They will spend 9 days in Rome, Pisa
and Florence, including performing at the
Basilica in Rome. The kids are thrilled and
ready to represent all of us.
That’s it for now. Keep fighting, RESIST!
Greg Pettis is a 22 year city councilman
in Cathedral City. Greg was the first openly
gay elected city council members In
Riverside County. He has served on the
boards of the National League of Cities
and the League of California Cities and as
President of the Southern CA Association
of Governments.
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