19.12.2019 Views

DEC 18 - DEC 24, 2019 THE ULTIMATE QUEER GUIDE THIS WEEK

President impeached! PLus holiday events/parties and gift ideas.

President impeached! PLus holiday events/parties and gift ideas.

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

LOCAL Bars | Lodging | Restaurants | Events | Classifieds | Business Listings | Massage | Maps<br />

<strong>DEC</strong> <strong>18</strong> - <strong>DEC</strong> <strong>24</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />

<strong>THE</strong> <strong>ULTIMATE</strong> <strong>QUEER</strong> <strong>GUIDE</strong> <strong>THIS</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong><br />

Palm Springs | Coachella Valley<br />

IMPEACHED!


2 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


3


4 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


5


6 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


7


COVER<br />

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!<br />

When we wrote this<br />

story, we got a copy<br />

of the blistering letter<br />

Donald Trump sent to<br />

Speaker Nancy Pelosi.<br />

The American<br />

people can see for<br />

themselves.<br />

Here are some<br />

extracts but we will<br />

reserve judgment so<br />

every one can see for<br />

themselves, Trump<br />

denied he wrote the<br />

letter.<br />

"This impeachment<br />

represents an<br />

unprecedented and<br />

unconstitutional<br />

abuse of power<br />

by Democrat<br />

Lawmakers,<br />

unequaled in nearly<br />

two and a half<br />

centuries of American<br />

legislative history."<br />

"You have cheapened<br />

the importance of<br />

the very ugly word,<br />

impeachment!"<br />

"You dare to invoke<br />

the Founding Fathers<br />

in pursuit of this<br />

election-nullification<br />

scheme?"<br />

"Even worse than<br />

offending the<br />

Founding Fathers,<br />

you are offending<br />

Continued on page 36<br />

Adrian's<br />

Pics<br />

POP Culture<br />

10 QUESTIONS<br />

WITH VIC<br />

Vic Gerami is a<br />

journalist and media<br />

contributor<br />

8 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


9


EDITORIAL Volume 25, Issue 25<br />

Dec <strong>18</strong> - Dec <strong>24</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />

8 Inside This Week<br />

<strong>18</strong> Business Dir.<br />

16 Insider Guide<br />

25 AdamsArtExpose’<br />

34 Adrian’s Picks<br />

32 Classifieds<br />

DDG IS<br />

PUBLISHED <strong>WEEK</strong>LY BY<br />

DDG Media group<br />

1717 E Vista Chino A7-480,<br />

Palm Springs, CA 92262<br />

888-743-3349 or<br />

FAX 844-800-9700<br />

EDITOR: Will Paige Adrian<br />

Ayala<br />

Contributing Writers:Will Paige,<br />

Adrian Ayala<br />

Adam’s art<br />

Contributing Photographers:<br />

Marko Russell, Mike Thomas,<br />

Frank Failing, David Stanfield<br />

National Representatives<br />

Rivendell Media (212) <strong>24</strong>2-6863<br />

DDG Media Group/ Desert<br />

Daily Guide<br />

Opinions expressed in the DDG<br />

columns do not necessarily<br />

reflect the opinion of the DDG,<br />

its staff, or its advertisers.<br />

DDG is not responsible for<br />

claims made by its advertisers,<br />

or the products or services<br />

they offer. Listings, pictures,<br />

or advertisements in the DDG<br />

should not be construed to<br />

represent or reflect the sexual<br />

orientation of any business, its<br />

owners, or its staff. All events are<br />

subject to change without notice.<br />

Any omissions of events are not<br />

intentional. © 2017 DDG Media<br />

Group , All Rights Reserved.<br />

will@desertdailyguide.com<br />

Directory page 32<br />

BAR/PUBS<br />

RESORTS PALM SPRINGS<br />

STYLE<br />

BUSINESS SERVICES<br />

ATTRACTIONS/<br />

ENTERTAINMENT<br />

ADULT BOOK STORE<br />

ADULT FETISH AND<br />

TOYS<br />

ART GALLERY<br />

ATTORNEYS<br />

COMPUTER SERVICE<br />

CONCRETE<br />

GENERAL SERVICES<br />

SHOPPING<br />

10 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong><br />

27 Featured Gay Resorts<br />

31 GROUPS/HELP<br />

32 Massage Directory<br />

17 10 Questions With<br />

Vic Germani<br />

facebook.com/desertdailyguide<br />

twitter.com/DDGWill<br />

desertdailyguide.com<br />

IF YOU LIKED US, LIKE US<br />

LEA<strong>THE</strong>R GEAR TOYS<br />

LEA<strong>THE</strong>R REPAIR<br />

NOTARY SERVICE<br />

PAINTERS<br />

MATRIMONY<br />

SPIRITUALITY<br />

POSTAL SERVICES<br />

RESTAURANTS<br />

REAL ESTATE<br />

<strong>THE</strong>ATRE/PLAYHOUSE<br />

TRAVEL<br />

MOVING? UTILITIES<br />

GROUPS/ORG/HELP<br />

NATURIST DAY PASSES<br />

Get listed in Palm Springs<br />

only curated gay and gay<br />

friendly business directory.<br />

Starting at $15.00 a week!<br />

888-743-3349<br />

Press publisher541@desertdailyguide.com


11


12 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


13


Next to Trunks<br />

14 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


By Vic Gerami<br />

Photo Credit: Bobby Quillard<br />

It has been a long journey and years of<br />

perseverance for Kit Williamson to reach<br />

the pinnacle of success in Hollywood. He<br />

writes, produces and stars in Netflix’s hit<br />

show ‘EastSiders’, nominated for 8 Emmy<br />

Awards and translated into more than 30<br />

languages.<br />

Kit was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi.<br />

He left home at 16 to study acting<br />

and writing at Interlochen Arts Academy<br />

in Michigan. He began his career on Broadway<br />

in the Tony-nominated revival of Talk<br />

Radio with Liev Schreiber while a Junior at<br />

Fordham University, and went on to receive<br />

his MFA in playwriting from UCLA.<br />

This is the final season for EastSiders, so I<br />

chatted with Kit about the show, his plans<br />

and his big ‘country’ secret.<br />

VG: Modesty aside, how would you describe<br />

yourself?<br />

KW: I’m an actor, a filmmaker, an internet<br />

person, a Mississippi expatriate and a queer<br />

propogandist.<br />

VG: The fourth and final season of EastSiders<br />

is about to premiere, a show you wrote,<br />

directed and starred in. How does the anticipation<br />

of a new season premiere feel?<br />

KW: It feels so amazing having people<br />

reach out from around the world, including<br />

from countries where being gay is illegal.<br />

It’s really rewarding, because I grew up in<br />

Mississippi, so I know firsthand the power<br />

of representation.<br />

VG: When you started to create the show<br />

as a web series with a kickstarter campaign<br />

for YouTube, did you ever imagine that it<br />

would be this popular?<br />

Continued on page 33<br />

15


INSIDER <strong>GUIDE</strong><br />

BEST BET: KARAOKE AT <strong>THE</strong> BARRACKS<br />

THURSDAYS<br />

BEST BET: LATE NIGHT BAR AND<br />

RESTAURANT RUNWAY RESTAURANT MEET<br />

Meet at the bar, sleep at the hotel!<br />

BEST BET: GAY SUNDAY BEVERAGE BUST<br />

Get together at The Barracks<br />

BEST BET: GAY <strong>THE</strong>ME NIGHTS at the Tool<br />

Shed Bar and The Barracks.<br />

BEST BET: GAY BINGO OH 69 at the Tool<br />

Shed Bar Wed. & Sat. 12pm - 3pm<br />

BEST BET: Best Bottomless Champagne<br />

Breakfast starter at Pinocchio's of the<br />

Desert<br />

BEST BET: EVERY DAY Breakfast, Lunch,<br />

and Dinner<br />

at Sunshine Cafe in Cathedral City.<br />

BEST BET: GAY MOVIES gay, cult and<br />

pop movies at the Palm Springs Cultural<br />

Center for schedule of events visit<br />

palmspringsculturalcenter.org.<br />

BEST FREE BET: Village-fest Street<br />

Festival Thursday night street fair featuring<br />

arts, crafts, food, and entertainment! Its<br />

also fun to watch the gay community as you<br />

walk down Arenas Rd, the heart of the gay<br />

community. Downtown, Thursdays, 6pm-<br />

10pm<br />

Certified Farmers Market: Palm Springs<br />

(Indoor)<br />

Sat, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM<br />

Pavilion, 402 S Pavilion Way<br />

Palm Springs, CA<br />

Santa visits the Palm Springs Aerial<br />

Tramway on Saturday, December 14 from<br />

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free candy canes<br />

and photo opportunities for the kids bring<br />

another dose of Yuletide merriment to all<br />

who visit the Tramway’s Mountain Station.<br />

Palm Springs Cultural Center announces its<br />

schedule of events for the week of Dec 6 -<br />

Dec 12. All events are shown in the Camelot<br />

Theatres at the Palm Springs Cultural Center in<br />

Palm Springs. For more information regarding<br />

events, showtimes, tickets, and more please visit<br />

palmspringsculturalcenter.org.<br />

Look for Santa or a galaxy far far away. Star Party<br />

at The Monument at Santa Rosa and San Jacinto<br />

Mountains National Monument Visitor Center in<br />

Palm Desert<br />

The Astronomical Society of the Desert will<br />

conduct “sky tours” and direct observations of the<br />

night sky through telescopes and giant binoculars.<br />

Hosted by the Astronomical Society of the Desert.<br />

For more details or information visit their website<br />

at www.astrorx.org This is a family event. Minors<br />

must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For<br />

more information call 760-862-9984.<br />

Let it snow Snowfall at The Gardens on El Paseo<br />

Join The Gardens on El Paseo to experience the<br />

sights of snowfall and the sounds of carolers.<br />

Snowfall shows are 10 minutes long. Location:<br />

Center Lawn in front of Saks Fifth Avenue<br />

December 20, <strong>2019</strong>: December 21, <strong>2019</strong>: Photos<br />

with Santa with Snowfall at 5 p.m. & 6 p.m. For<br />

any questions, please call 760.862.1990<br />

16 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


Winter Wonder<br />

Festival 2020<br />

Feb 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM<br />

For anyone that loves collectible aspect of<br />

Japanese anime characters, this is the date.<br />

Its also on my wish list of events to visit.<br />

Event Details<br />

Date: Feb 9, 2020 10:00 AM — 5:00 PM<br />

http://wf.kaiyodo.net/<br />

Venue Makuhari Messe<br />

Mihama, Chiba 261-0023<br />

Think about it, an exhibition of “garage<br />

kits” or resin models of anime, manga, and<br />

video game characters. The models—some<br />

made by professionals, some by amateurs—<br />

are extremely detailed and, especially<br />

because they are not for mass production,<br />

are highly sought after by dedicated<br />

collectors and fans alike. There is a huge<br />

range of works on display, from the overly<br />

sexualized cuter-than-cute characters to<br />

the sword-wielding demons of nightmares.<br />

is how its billed and it will not disappoint.<br />

Although many of the models are replicas<br />

of copyrighted characters, companies allow<br />

them to be sold without royalties or any<br />

other charges for the day. The Wonder<br />

Festival is held for one day twice a year,<br />

and runs from 10am to 5pm. Entrance is<br />

¥2,500.<br />

Mark your CALENDAR<br />

~Anime Los Angeles - Jan 9 – 12, 2020<br />

-Anime Impulse 2020 January <strong>18</strong>-19, 2020<br />

Fairplex Exposition ComplexPomona, CA<br />

-Lvl Up Expo 2020 February 21-23,<br />

2020 Las Vegas Convention Center<br />

Las Vegas, NV<br />

-Anime Boston 2020 April 10-12, 2020<br />

Hynes Convention Center<br />

Boston, MA<br />

~Emerald City Comic Con (Seattle, WA)<br />

March 12 – 15, 2020 Registration Soon<br />

~Sakura Con (Seattle, WA) April 10 – 12 –<br />

2020, Registration Coming soon<br />

Oceanime 2020 April 23-26, 2020 Carnival<br />

Cruise Departing from Long Beach, CA<br />

17


BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

DID you know? Financial donations are what keep “food<br />

on the table.” We exist because of individual donors like<br />

yourself. No donation is too small, nor too big. Our<br />

yearly budget of $450,000.00 provides food and services<br />

to thousands of people. Churches, individuals and<br />

Foundations are what make it possible for us to do our<br />

job of helping others. wellinthedesert.org<br />

Bars & Restaurants<br />

FEATURED<br />

Pinocchio In the Desert<br />

Palm Springs breakfast and<br />

lunch bistro restaurant with a<br />

warm and welcoming, lively<br />

fun European Atmosphere.<br />

134 East Tahquitz Canyon<br />

Way, PS<br />

Rio Azul - Mexican Style Rest.<br />

& Bar<br />

Best authentic Mexican<br />

style restaurant in the valley.<br />

With patio and Bar. Home<br />

of an original and distinct<br />

interpretation of Mexican food<br />

.Longest running Sunday Drag<br />

Brunch.(760) 992-5641 350<br />

South Indian Cyn, PS,<br />

Eagle 501 Bar<br />

LEVI/LEA<strong>THE</strong>R bar in the<br />

heart of Arenas, Palm Springs<br />

301 E Arenas Rd , PS<br />

Runway Restaurant & Bar<br />

The valleys premier arts and<br />

entertainment. Featuring<br />

American Casual Dining<br />

Sunshine Cafe<br />

Nearly as perfect as it gets!<br />

Known as a local hole in the<br />

wall with a funky vibe and<br />

fantastic food, frequented by<br />

celebrities, politicians, word<br />

of mouth visitors from around<br />

the world. 36815 Cathedral<br />

Canyon Dr. CC<br />

(760) 328-1415 6:00 am<br />

The Barracks<br />

LEVI/LEA<strong>THE</strong>R No matter<br />

your fetish, if you’re in the<br />

mood for some great cruising<br />

or just listening to some sexy<br />

music while you have a cigar<br />

and conversation at the largest<br />

patio bar in the desert.<br />

67625 E. Palm Canyon Dr. CC<br />

Tool Shed<br />

LEVI/LEA<strong>THE</strong>R In the Warm<br />

Sands District in central Palm<br />

Springs.<br />

600 E Sunny Dunes Rd , PS<br />

(760) 320-3299<br />

10:00 am – 2:00 am<br />

Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />

Eclectic mix of straight and<br />

gays of all ages, AMI Video<br />

More Gay & Gay Friendly<br />

Bars and Restaurants.<br />

Cathedral City<br />

AJ Sports<br />

Roost<br />

Trunks<br />

Studio One 11<br />

Desert Hot Springs<br />

Playoffs Sports Bar<br />

Palm Springs<br />

Toucan’s<br />

Streetbar<br />

Oscar’s<br />

Chill bar<br />

Hunters<br />

Stacy’s<br />

BlackBook<br />

QUADZ<br />

RetroRoom Lounge<br />

Phoenix<br />

Charlie's<br />

Dick's Cabaret<br />

Kobalt Bar<br />

Pat O's<br />

Stacy's<br />

Inland Empire<br />

The Menagerie<br />

VIP<br />

Alibi East<br />

Drinks & Drag at CCBC Jukebox - Pool -Darts- Air Hook-Up<br />

Resort Hotel.68300 Gay Resort Hockey - Giant Jenga.<br />

340 Restaurant & Nightclub<br />

Drive, CC<br />

Everyone is Welcome at Tryst<br />

21+ <strong>18</strong>8 S Indian Canyon Dr<br />

continued on page 31<br />

Palm Springs, CA<br />

<strong>18</strong> IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


19


20 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


21


22 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


Out and about Holiday gift giving<br />

Holidays are a great time to build<br />

traditions. When I was a child, we would<br />

visit a place called Edaville Railroad. Ellis<br />

D. Atwood gave this historic amusement<br />

park its name, his initials (E.D.A). He<br />

started this railroad by purchasing most of<br />

the surviving equipment from Maine’s once<br />

expansive network of two-foot gauge rail’s<br />

and had them trucked south to Carver,<br />

Massachusetts for the cranberry bogs,<br />

then a trip to our famous rocks Plymouth<br />

rock and digestion and Indian head rock.<br />

But here is California, you can start new<br />

traditions.<br />

Next is one of my favorites, as a child I used<br />

to hike the New England woods in search<br />

of the lady slipper flower. It was a rare and<br />

beautiful flower but I did not know it was a<br />

an orchid! A wild indigenous Orchid!<br />

The Gubler family Orchid. Originally in<br />

Switzerland, Gubler Orchids was opened in<br />

19<strong>18</strong> by Heir Gubler. It was his second son,<br />

Hans, who moved to California to chase<br />

the American dream and in 1954 started<br />

Gubler Orchids (US) selling the orchids<br />

literally from his station wagon. Open:<br />

Mon- Sat 10 am to 3:30 pm:<br />

​Greenhouse tours are only $5.00 per person<br />

(effective Jan 2, 2020) and begin every 30<br />

min. and well worth your time if you want<br />

to see your favorite, Gubler Orchids has<br />

over 155,000 square feet of greenhouses<br />

in production. In the summer, the Orchid<br />

festival was celebrate the orchid harvest and<br />

to attract out-of-town visitors.<br />

Must have non-slip, closed toed shoes to<br />

take a greenhouse tour. No sandals.<br />

Visit Gubler Orchids<br />

2200 Belfield Blvd<br />

Landers, CA 92285<br />

(760) 364-2282<br />

Photograph: The San Andreas Sunset from<br />

a Jeep! Extraordinary scenery abounds as<br />

your Big Red Jeep winds its way through<br />

the labyrinth of geological cuts and canyons<br />

of the San Andreas Fault Zone as your<br />

naturalist guide entertains you with stories<br />

about the plants, animals, geology, and<br />

history of the California desert. Adults<br />

140.00 red-jeep.com<br />

Relive the past with a celebrity home tour.<br />

The Celebrity Tour takes you through the<br />

"Old Movie Colony," Las Palmas, Racquet<br />

Club Estates, and viewing 50-60 homes<br />

along the way. Advance purchase required.<br />

Adults 54.00<br />

palmspringscelebritytours.com<br />

23


AdamsArtExpose’ ART<br />

CHRISTMAS CARD ART FROM <strong>THE</strong> FIRST CARDS TO TODAY<br />

Christmas cards are not prehistoric,<br />

in fact, the first Christmas card is<br />

ascribed to an English postman by the<br />

name of Henry Cole, He had been<br />

successful in passing a reform to lower<br />

the price of a postage stamp to one<br />

penny in <strong>18</strong>43. To encourage people<br />

to use the newly discounted postage<br />

his idea was to introduce the concept<br />

of sending a greeting card to friends<br />

and relatives. He commissioned the<br />

artist John Calcott Horsley to design the<br />

card. The card featured a scene with a<br />

large family around a table. Small side<br />

scenes were added that displayed people<br />

in acts of charity. This was the same<br />

year coincidently that Charles Dickens<br />

published the Christmas Carol. This was<br />

the only single Christmas card published.<br />

With the new lithographic printing<br />

which had just come into being, one<br />

thousand cards were printed and were<br />

all successfully mailed using the new one<br />

penny postage.<br />

The first Christmas card designed<br />

and marketed in the United States is<br />

attributed to Louis Prang. Prang was<br />

an immigrant from the country that is<br />

now Poland. He settled in Boston in<br />

<strong>18</strong>50 where he worked with Julius Mayer<br />

to form Prang and Mayer, lithographic<br />

printers. Prang returned to Europe in<br />

<strong>18</strong>64 to study the new techniques of<br />

color lithographic printing. The first<br />

Christmas card printed was a floral<br />

<strong>24</strong> IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong><br />

AdamsArtExpose’


design in color with the words Merry<br />

Christmas. The first card printed in <strong>18</strong>75<br />

was a success. The next year five million<br />

cards were printed.<br />

Prang held a design contest in <strong>18</strong>84 open<br />

to artists and designers with prizes of<br />

$1000., $500, $300, and $200. This was a<br />

substantial monetary award at this time<br />

of history and it attracted well-known<br />

artists and designers including the architect<br />

Stanford White and designer Louis Tiffany.<br />

The Prang company continued to print<br />

cards until the <strong>18</strong>90's when inexpensive<br />

cards began importing from Germany.<br />

Prang is also the founder of the Prang art<br />

materials company which is responsible<br />

for Crayola crayons and other art materials<br />

that are widely used today in schools and<br />

by artists.<br />

Christmas cards are now available in<br />

personal photo cards, elaborate design<br />

cards that are sent from corporations to<br />

their patrons, cartoon cards, cards that play<br />

carols, Christmas cards that convey almost<br />

any conceivable message that one could<br />

want to send representing the holiday.<br />

Today the two largest printers of Christmas<br />

cards and greeting cards, in general,<br />

are the Hallmark Card Company and<br />

American Greetings. In discussions with<br />

representatives of each of these companies<br />

regarding the marketing of cards<br />

specifically to the LGBTQ community,<br />

we will look at how our community is<br />

being considered and represented in the<br />

marketing of Christmas cards and greeting<br />

cards overall.<br />

Questions, comments, suggestions,<br />

contact - adamsartexpose@gmail.coom or<br />

adamsartexpose@desertdailyguide.com<br />

25


26 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


Continued from page <strong>18</strong><br />

BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

LGBT AND LGBT FRIENDLY<br />

RESORTS PALM SPRINGS STYLE<br />

CCBC Resort 760 3<strong>24</strong>-1350 See page 2<br />

68-300 Gay Resort Drive<br />

CCBC is the largest clothing optional Gay<br />

men’s resort in Southern California.<br />

Located just a few minutes from downtown<br />

Palm Springs, Our 3.5 acre fantasy<br />

playground is perfect for weekend getaways<br />

and extended stays.<br />

ccbcresorthotel.com<br />

TRIANGLE INN 760-322-7993<br />

555 E. San Lorenzo Rd<br />

92264 Palm Springs CA<br />

Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky. At<br />

the Triangle Inn Palm Springs, the choice<br />

is yours. This award-winning, and historic<br />

Palm Springs Resort is a feast for all your<br />

senses, with a special flair for Southern<br />

(California) hospitality. triangle-inn.com<br />

Chaps Inn 760 327-8222 See page <strong>18</strong><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.<br />

Continued on page 29<br />

27


28 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


Continued from page 27<br />

Chaps Inn is a clothing optional 10 room<br />

resort owned and operated by two British<br />

transplants and life partners, Stuart and Ian.<br />

chapsinn.com<br />

INNdulge 760 327 1408<br />

601 S Grenfall Rd, Palm Springs<br />

Considered one of the best gay hotels and gay<br />

resorts in Palm Springs Located in the heart<br />

of warm sands area and walking distance<br />

to Sunny Dunes gay bars and shopping and<br />

down town. Amenities include free wifi,<br />

daily continental breakfast, evening social<br />

hour, complimentary local gym access, air<br />

conditioning, on-site guest laundry, outdoor<br />

misters and assistance with restaurant and<br />

activity bookings<br />

inndulge.com<br />

ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT<br />

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 760-329-7610<br />

McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297<br />

Ruddy’s General Store Museum 760-327-2156<br />

Indian Canyons 760-323-60<strong>18</strong><br />

Palm Springs Aerial Tram 760-325-1449<br />

Palm Springs Air Museum 760-778-6262<br />

Palm Springs Art Museum 760-325-7<strong>18</strong>6<br />

Sunnylands 760-328-2829<br />

Patton Memorial Museum 760-227-3483<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 760 322-3363<br />

*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694<br />

ART GALLERY<br />

Sebastian’s Gallery Appraisals - Antiques Fine<br />

Art - Estate sales and liquidation 69930 Hwy<br />

BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

111 Rancho Mirage . Nudes | Art 760-202-<br />

0582<br />

ATTORNEYS<br />

*Joseph Rhea legal criminal law human rights<br />

760 322-3001<br />

CONCRETE<br />

GENERAL SERVICES<br />

Patriot Services<br />

LIC General Contactor<br />

Handyman | Flooring | SHOWERS<br />

PLUMBING | ELECTICAL<br />

760-327-9619<br />

Hauling<br />

Red’s Hauling. We remove trash and unwanted<br />

items. Garage clean outs. Call Red at<br />

760-288-6956<br />

SHOPPING<br />

LEA<strong>THE</strong>R GEAR TOYS<br />

*Gear Leather and Fetish 760-322-3363<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 />

Continued on page 30<br />

29


BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

and repairs from saddle-patching or get<br />

measured for a new custom leather outfit<br />

handmade by Paul. Great selection of<br />

consignment items. 650 E. Sunny Dunes<br />

Rd., Unit 3, Palm Springs, CA 92264<br />

PAINTERS<br />

shelters. We're a no-kill nonprofit - with<br />

spay/neuter, pet adoptions, animal welfare.<br />

Tax-deductable Visitors Welcome! OPEN<br />

DAILY 11:00am to 4:00pm CLOSED<br />

WEDNESDAYS. We are NOT licensed to<br />

take animals from the public and rescue<br />

from local shelters only.<br />

54250 KEEN CAMP ROAD MOUNTAIN<br />

CENTER, CA 92561<br />

Mental Health Services.<br />

Cat City Psychotherapy Corp. Mental<br />

Health Services. Individual & Group<br />

therapy. LGBT Affirming. Specializing in<br />

Depression, Anxiety & Trauma. Licensed<br />

Psychologist Mark Charles.<br />

catcitypsc@gmail.com.<br />

www.catcitypsc.com . 760-878-7102.<br />

MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY<br />

Bloom In the Desert Ministries<br />

760 327-3802<br />

St. Giles 442-282-8333<br />

TRAVEL<br />

Idyllwild<br />

LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY<br />

Living Free rescues dogs & cats from public<br />

Idyllwild Guest House<br />

Escape desert temperatures for cool<br />

breezes. Visit Idyllwild Guest House<br />

for spectacular sunsets and beautiful<br />

mornings. Relaxing private location<br />

with hot tub and clothing optional sundecks.<br />

Idyllwildgayguesthouse.com<br />

Mark Lonsbury 760-406-9699<br />

Idyllwild Attractions<br />

Idyllwild Nature Center The center provides<br />

an array of environmental education<br />

programs, guided tours, and field study.<br />

trips. 951-659-3850<br />

Idyllwild Park is a popular park measuring<br />

a little over two hundred acres for hiking<br />

rock and rustic camping.<br />

30 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


MOVING HERE?<br />

Gas 800-427-2200<br />

Water 760-323-4971<br />

Electric 800-990-7788<br />

Trash 800-973-3873<br />

Recycling 760-327-1351<br />

Free Trolley Buzz 760 260-8104<br />

GROUPS/ORG/HELP<br />

LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER<br />

760-416-7790 www.thecenterps.org<br />

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-<br />

227-2345<br />

AMVETS: 760-3<strong>24</strong>-5670<br />

BLOOM IN <strong>THE</strong> DESERT MINISTRIES:<br />

760-327-3802<br />

Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services<br />

Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071<br />

Democrats of the Desert<br />

desertdemocrats.org<br />

DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770<br />

DESERT STONEWALL DEMOCRATS:<br />

www.desert-stonewall.org<br />

DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700<br />

FRONTRUNNERS psfr.org<br />

GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727<br />

Gay Book Club of PS—write to bookclubofps@yahoo.com<br />

Transgender community transcc.org<br />

PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS<br />

760-219-2077<br />

PALM SPRINGS LEA<strong>THE</strong>R ORDER OF<br />

<strong>THE</strong> DESERT 760 272-5553<br />

PALM SPRINGS PRIDE pspride.org<br />

Prime Timers of the Desert 760-4<strong>24</strong>-8014.<br />

NATURIST DAY PASSES<br />

Gay Men CCBC Resort<br />

Family DeAnza Springs Resort Jacumba,<br />

CA, Living Waters, Desert Sun Resort<br />

BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

Help Verified <strong>2019</strong><br />

AMVETS Express free bus service to Loma<br />

Linda VA(909) 735-5065<br />

If you or someone you know may be<br />

contemplating suicide, call the National<br />

Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-<br />

8255 or text HOME to 741741 to reach the<br />

Crisis Text Line. In emergencies, call 911,<br />

or seek care from a local hospital or mental<br />

health provider.<br />

Riverside County Department of Public<br />

Social Services: Kinship Warmline<br />

Phone: (800) 303-0001 For grand parents<br />

raising grand children<br />

ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project 212-549-<br />

2500<br />

Adult Protective Services<br />

Hotline 800 491-7123<br />

The (FCC) reserved the 211 dialing code for<br />

community information and services.<br />

Gay Men’s Health Crisis Hotline<br />

800 <strong>24</strong>3-7692<br />

American Association of Poison Control<br />

Centers (800) 222-1222<br />

Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest<br />

National Network (RAINN)<br />

(800) 656-HOPE<br />

Don't blow up your weekend!<br />

BEFORE YOU DIG...Call 811 at least a few<br />

days before you start any digging project.<br />

befor you DIY or hire a professional.<br />

CALL TO ADD YOUR LISTING TODAY<br />

888 743-3349<br />

31


DDG LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS<br />

The Deadline for any and all ads<br />

(new or changes to current) is 4<br />

PM Monday For Publication that<br />

week Classified ADS 30 words<br />

or less $15.00 per week FOR A<br />

MINIMUM OF THREE <strong>WEEK</strong>S<br />

MASSAGE<br />

4 HAND TANTRIC MASSAGE<br />

EurAsian Team Relaxing Rejuvenating,<br />

Sensual 760-835-0727<br />

MALE KNEADS<br />

Exceptional, Sensual, Soothing, body<br />

work for men of all ages. Outcalls<br />

only. Call Adam for an extraordinary<br />

experience in innovative erotic<br />

relaxation. 760-835-0727<br />

PALM SPRINGS BLACK MASSEUR<br />

5’4”, 130# of lean muscle. Handsome<br />

face. Smooth and athletic. Personal<br />

training available.MC/Visa Accepted.<br />

Michael Cell 562-714-4270<br />

PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED<br />

MASSAGE <strong>THE</strong>RAPIST Full body<br />

massage to release your stress!<br />

Serene room w/all massage<br />

amenities in my CC home. Spa<br />

available. In/Out. Cash/Credit. 5<br />

yrs. experience. Call/text Richard:<br />

310-871-7879.<br />

WELLBEING BODYWORK Body<br />

Electric graduate with 25 years<br />

experience helping men relax<br />

body and mind with caring<br />

professional touch. Table at my<br />

studio or your home. www.Wellbeing-Touch.com<br />

760.205.1567<br />

Tim<br />

BLACK BODYBUILDER<br />

BODYWORK Visiting December<br />

22-26 (including Christmas Day).<br />

6’2, <strong>24</strong>0#, 45, handsome. Trained,<br />

strong hands for single area to<br />

full-body stress release. Various<br />

prices. All welcome! Contact JT<br />

(323)839-7017<br />

ROYAL MASSAGE<br />

Body-Work Fit For A King! Mature,<br />

good-looking man, gifted touch, and<br />

sensual full-body technique, will<br />

work you well, welcoming relaxation<br />

and release. In only. Call and/or text<br />

760-636-9677. [11]<br />

JOBS (FREE LISTING)<br />

Welder Adult oriented furniture<br />

maker seeking production welder<br />

w/ exp in MIG welding of steel and<br />

galvanized helpful. Email - info@<br />

fetishlocker.com No phone Calls<br />

Got Skills? The next generation<br />

DDG is looking for<br />

part time sales Web and<br />

Print. Will train right person.<br />

Highest Commissions<br />

PAID , no long hours. FUN<br />

will@desertdailyguide.com no<br />

calls.<br />

!!!!!! Ad DROP OFF (NO<br />

CASH) ADDRESS IS:1717 E.<br />

VISTA CHINO DRIVE, A7-480,<br />

PALM SPRINGS, OR CALL<br />

888-743-3349 OR<br />

Mature M4M Massage<br />

Full body massage combining<br />

deep tissue with reflexology and<br />

stretching. I use a table with fresh<br />

linens, organic oils, lotions, and<br />

soothing soft music. Call or text Tony<br />

D. (760)2<strong>18</strong>-0234<br />

32 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


Continued from page 14<br />

KW: We had no idea a web series could<br />

possibly reach these heights. Every milestone<br />

and every season have been a gift,<br />

because we have been genuinely surprised<br />

at how it’s continued to grow.<br />

VG: What was that moment like when you<br />

learned about your Emmy Award nomination?<br />

KW: The show being nominated for 8<br />

Emmy Awards was absolutely surreal; it’s<br />

hard to know how to respond because<br />

nothing like that had really happened to me<br />

before.<br />

VG: What can we expect in this final season?<br />

KW: The gayest wedding ever. Douglas<br />

(Willam) is planning on getting married in<br />

drag, in a dress patterned after the hankie<br />

code.<br />

VG: Tell me about your fans when they<br />

recognize you in public.<br />

KW: I love it when people say hi! I put this<br />

story out there because I wanted people to<br />

watch it, so it makes me happy whenever<br />

anyone tells me that they do.<br />

seem possible that we would have a gay<br />

candidate on the debate stage as recently as<br />

the last election.<br />

VG: What artists (actors, directors, writers,<br />

etc.) would you like to work with that you<br />

haven’t done so yet?<br />

KW: I have always said Parker Posey, because<br />

we’re both from Mississippi and she is<br />

amazing.<br />

VG: What does your next chapter look like?<br />

Do you have other project(s) coming up?<br />

KW: Sure do! Gearing up to make some<br />

announcements soon. If you want a sneak<br />

peek at what’s next you can check out Patreon.Com/KitWilliamson<br />

VG: Tell me a secret-a good one!<br />

KW: I mostly listen to country music.<br />

For more information, please visit KitWilliamson.com<br />

VG: What do you think of Mayor Pete<br />

Buttigieg, the first openly gay Presidential<br />

Candidate?<br />

KW: It’s a huge milestone. It just didn’t<br />

33


GAYDGETS & THREADS<br />

ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR <strong>THE</strong> MAN THAT<br />

NEEDS EVERYTHING.<br />

1<br />

3<br />

2<br />

4<br />

34 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


#1 Pop! Disney: Mickey's<br />

90th Anniversary - Holiday<br />

Mickey<br />

$10.00 Amazon.com<br />

Holiday Mickey in full festive attire<br />

is thoughtfully proffering a wrapped<br />

package not realizing that the greatest<br />

present he could give is 90 years of<br />

laughter, adventure and friendship.<br />

#2 Steins;Gate 0 Mayuri<br />

Shiina (Christmas Ver.) 1/7<br />

Scale Figure<br />

bigbadtoystore.com<br />

From the phycological thriller series,<br />

Steins;Gate, Mayuri Shiina is dressed<br />

for the holidays and feeling festive<br />

with ornaments in her hair and a<br />

freshly baked cake.<br />

#3 The Nightmare Before<br />

Christmas Legendary Film<br />

Jack Skellington 1/2 Scale<br />

Limited Edition Bust<br />

$150.00 toywiz.com<br />

From the classic animated film The<br />

Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack<br />

Skellington comes to you as a 1/2<br />

scale exclusive bust! The king of<br />

Halloweentown bust was designed<br />

by Joe Allard and sculpted by Joe<br />

Menna. Sitting at a whopping 10<br />

inches, this museum-quality resin<br />

bust is limited to just 1,000 pieces<br />

worldwide and comes packaged with<br />

a certificate of authenticity in a fullcolor<br />

box.<br />

#4 Shockwave C-Ring Mesh<br />

Harness<br />

$29.99 andrewchristian.com<br />

When you climb into our sexy new<br />

Shockwave C-Ring Mesh Harness,<br />

you're guaranteed to make an impact.<br />

The fresh and modern Shockwave<br />

print is a limited edition style that the<br />

boys won't be able to take their eyes<br />

off of.<br />

IMAGE OF <strong>THE</strong> <strong>WEEK</strong>.... Adrian playing Nekopara at Crunchyroll Expo<br />

Adrian travels the globe looking for the coolest trends in fashion and toys.<br />

If you would like to have your product featured in this column send a note<br />

to: adrian@desertdailyguide.com<br />

35


Continued from page 8<br />

Americans of faith by continually saying<br />

you pray for the President when you know<br />

this statement is not true, unless it is meant<br />

in a negative sense."<br />

"Fortunately, there was a transcript of the<br />

conversation taken, and you know from the<br />

transcript (which was immediately made<br />

available) that the paragraph in question<br />

was perfect."<br />

IMPEACHED<br />

And the list goes on and on.. It looks like a<br />

first draft of a uni-bomber manifesto witch<br />

trials?<br />

The big issue is his compassions, on one<br />

hand Biden called for the firing of the<br />

prosecutor as part of a public policy. Trump<br />

set it all up on his own. He called Ukrainian<br />

president to ask him to investigate one of<br />

his main rivals for the GOP nomination.<br />

"Now you are trying to impeach me by<br />

falsely accusing me of doing what Joe Biden<br />

has admitted he actually did."<br />

"President Zelensky has repeatedly declared<br />

that I did nothing wrong, and that there<br />

was 'No Pressure.'"<br />

"You have developed a full-fledged case<br />

of what many in the media call Trump<br />

Derangement Syndrome and sadly, you will<br />

never get over it!"<br />

"Congressman Adam Schiff cheated and<br />

lied all the way up to the present day, even<br />

going so far as to fraudulently make up, out<br />

of thin air, my conversation with President<br />

Zelensky of Ukraine and read this fantasy<br />

language to Congress as though it were said<br />

by me."<br />

While the Democrats are arguing if<br />

Pete is too gay or not gay enough, this<br />

impeachment puts democracy in the center<br />

ring where it belongs.<br />

We had the greatest generation and their<br />

baby boomers that took all politics to their<br />

wallet, and subsequent generations that<br />

asked about the poor and marginalize and<br />

did not label or categorize them into molds,<br />

instead they look at the individual when<br />

attempting to make positive changes to the<br />

people impacted. Changes that are science<br />

based and peer reviewed by scientific<br />

experts, but are also the voices of the people<br />

that will be impacted.<br />

Because we all come in different sizes, ages,<br />

and colors. We are poor or rich, we are<br />

people that need to know our government<br />

will work for us but also protect us. We<br />

give our work, and also the blood of sons<br />

and daughters to have free speech and be<br />

protected from hate peach, indifference,<br />

and have visibility. All this is required for<br />

the simple goal of the pursuit of happiness.<br />

"And by the way, when I speak to foreign<br />

countries, there are many people, with<br />

permission, listening to the call on both<br />

sides of the conversation."<br />

"More due process was afforded to those<br />

accused in the Salem Witch Trials."<br />

36 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: Just fucking DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong><br />

happiness.


37


38 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>


39


40 IF YOU LIKE US, PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: DESERTDAILY<strong>GUIDE</strong>

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!