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welcome. 

Welcome to the all-new 2023 2024 season of the DDG. A groundbreaking LGBT magazine that saw 

many awards won and broke many news items for over 25 years, and continues today. The history of Palm 

Springs is the history of DDG since 1994. We lived and loved with you, cried with you, and sometimes 

spoke up for you. Our love for life with equality is evident in every issue we curate and publish for all our 

locals and visitors. Our items and events are each tailored to our interest, and we do it online without 

a paywall of any kind (not even email) and in print as needed, available in select advertiser locations. 

But you might find us anywhere LGBTQ find welcome, as our world has become very reachable. 

Mike and I desired to bring new ideas to Palm Springs and were happy to see our Palm Springs 

grow and our Cultural Center collaborate with AI to Produce a remarkable film. The future is bright, 

and we are here! 

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J T SEATON MALE PHOTOGRAPHER AND FILMMAKER 

jtfotoguy.com 

J T says he started photographing the male form about 20 years 

ago when he was a film student at the California Institute of the 

Arts. At that time it was primarily a hobby. Filmmaking is his 

major journey with horror films being his favorite topic, about 

7 years ago he became more serious about photographing the 

male form. 

He moved from the L.A. area just prior to the pandemic. He had 

established his website while in Southern California and was 

concerned about moving to Portland, Oregon if models would be 

available. He said L.A. is full of exhibitionists but many models 

were hesitant about doing nude photo shoots in that it might 

“hurt their non-existent acting careers”. He pointed out to the 

models that “ even the Ex-First Lady had nude photos”, 

He started with 4 models in Portland which he says were more 

open and pleasant to work with than some of the L.A. models. 

T J says,”Many of the models do not feel they are the model 

type. They don’t have the musculature and the physique of 

the commonly hunky model. However, after they have seen 

photographs taken of them and see how they look in the eyes of 

others they gain a sense of conviction and self-empowerment.”. 

J T says whenever he works with a model before and during a 

shoot “they brainstorm, share concepts and one idea leads to 

another”. 

The J T Seaton Photography website offers a variety of viewing 

enjoyment including a Nude Photo Gallery which includes 

photoshoots with individuals and couples. A new concept 

Gallery called Nude Boys Read. Which has models reading 

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excerpts from short stories, poetry, and music lyrics while being 

completely undressed, a different way to appreciate being read 

to. 

His website also includes short films which he has produced 

varying in length from 8 to 20 minutes. These include a few 

horror films which are J T’s interest, and erotic films with titles 

such as “Morning Shower”, “Art House Blue Film,” and “By 

The Fire”. Many of these Galleries can be accessed without a 

membership but viewing the films and some of the more erotic 

content requires a non-recurring membership of $5.00 a month 

to TJ Seaton Photography. He is also available for portrait photo 

shoots and engagement photos.


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CENTER STAGE 2023 

“Transcending Barriers, Creating Community” 

presented by 

The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert and Eisenhower Health 

Palm Springs, California – Sept. 12, 2023 – The LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert 

is proud to present Center Stage 2023. This year’s event is themed Transcending 

Barriers, Creating Community. Proceeds from Center Stage will benefit The Center’s 

programs and services that support LGBTQ+ people living in the Coachella Valley. 

CEO, Mike Thompson states: “While a supermajority of Americans support LGBTQ+ 

people, there are extremists, including some elected officials, who use hate-filled 

speech and targeted legislation to further marginalize members of our community. 

In recent months, drag performers and transgender people are among those most 

at-risk, which is why it’s important to transcend these barriers by building the safety 

that comes with being in community.” 

This year we are proud to honor a local legend known for her big character and 

equally big heart; Drag personality, Bella da Ball, (aka: Brian Wanzek). Bella is an 

enthusiastic and passionate supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. She has been 

proclaimed as a socialite ambassador and advocate for human rights. Her collection 

of achievements is long and well deserved and includes a Star on the Palm 

Springs Walk of Stars, and Safe Schools Desert Cities Champion for Youth Award for 

LGBTQIA Youth in The Desert. Adding to her long list of distinctions, The Center will 

recognize Bella with our Legacy Award, honoring the lasting impact she has made 

on the desert’s LGBTQ+ community. 

Event Details: 

Date: Friday, October 20, 2023 

Time: 5:30 – 9:30PM 

Venue: The Palm Springs Air Museum 

Tickets available at: give.thecentercv.org/centerstage 

Presenting Sponsor: Eisenhower Health 



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT: 

Mary Martin-Coor 

Event Manager 

Volunteers in Medicine 

Mary.Martin-Coor@cvvim.org 

(760) 625-0737 

Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine to Host 

Drag Me to Giving Under the Stars Benefit 

[Palm Springs, CA, August 28, 2023] Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM) 

will host its annual fundraiser, Drag Me to Giving Under the Stars, on Saturday, October 

7, 2023, at 6:00pm. The event will be held at a private residence. Address and 

additional details will be given upon ticket purchase. 

Hosted by Richard Odell and Andrew Uris, and emceed by desert doyenne Bella da 

Ball, this entertaining event will feature drag performances by Marina Mac, Sassy Ross, 

and Vanity Halston with the musical stylings of Bill Lohnes. There will also be a jewelry 

boutique, curated by La-De-Da Jewelry, with a special selection of baubles and 

bangles available for purchase. Entertainment is sponsored by Barton CPA. 

Tickets for the event are $100 per person and include cocktails and heavy appetizers 

provided by The Butler Did it. Proceeds from the evening support the programs and 

services of CVVIM in providing healthcare to the uninsured and underserved residents 

of the Coachella Valley. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cvvim.org. 

About Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM) 

Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine, the only free healthcare clinic in the desert, 

never charges patients for the services they receive. Our clinics, located in Indio and 

Palm Springs, provide care by licensed and qualified professionals who volunteer their 

time and expertise to provide culturally sensitive care to low-income members of our 

community. 

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Palm Springs Cultural Center Collaborates with AI to Produce 

"Machine Dreams: A Cinematic Voyage Into the World of AI" Film Series 

Do Androids Dream of Electric Film Revivals? 

Embark on a fascinating journey with Machine Dreams: A Cinematic Voyage 

Into the World of AI, an innovative film series showcasing iconic movies that have 

shaped our understanding of artificial intelligence. The series is presented by the 

Palm Springs Cultural Center in collaboration with ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence 

chatbot developed by OpenAI. Enhancing this cinematic experience are AIgenerated 

introductions, video, and poster art, seamlessly blending cutting-edge 

technology with classic cinema for an unforgettable adventure. The film lineup 

for Machine Dreams is a product of direct collaboration between PSCC Program 

Director Lauren Wolfer and ChatGPT. 

The series kicks off on October 5th with Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. Each film, 

including Ex Machina, The Terminator, Her, The Matrix, Ghost in the Shell (original 

animated), WarGames, and concluding with Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial 

Intelligence on December 7th, will be introduced by ChatGPT via AI-generated 

video presentations, providing a unique and immersive journey into AI's influence 

on filmmaking. Screened at the Historic Camelot Theatre, this series delves into the 

ethical and societal implications of AI, pushing the limits of traditional cinema. 

ChatGPT shares, "We're excited to offer this innovative fusion of AI technology and 

cinematic storytelling, sparking thought-provoking conversations on the potential 

and challenges of artificial intelligence." 

Lauren Wolfer adds “Collaborating with AI on this series has been both intriguing 

and eye opening. Above all, we are thrilled to present great cinema in our 

exceptionally well-equipped Historic Camelot Theatre” 

Don't miss out on this unique cinematic experience—secure an ALL ACCESS FILM 

PASS and experience the entire series! Tickets and passes are available here 

. 

psculturalcenter.org/special-events 


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For Immediate Release: 

Jeff Hocker 

760-409-1530 

jeffhocker1@gmail.com 

Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus 

P.O. Box 4082 

Palm Springs, CA 92263 

760-219-2077 

www.PSGMC.com 

Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus 

Announces 2023-2024 Season 

Hope Diamond and Kristine W to Collaborate 

in "Ring! Swing! Sing!" and "Defying Gravity" 

(Palm Springs, CA) September 27, 2023... Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus returns to its performance 

home at the Palm Springs Art Museum Annenberg Theatre for the 2023-24 season with "Ring! Swing! 

Sing!" December 14-17, 2023 and “Defying Gravity” April 25-28, 2024. Due to popular demand PSGMC 

has added a 4th show for each concert on Thursday nights. 

"Our holiday and spring concerts are a collection of uplifting and inspiring music, unforgettable guest artists 

and collaborators, along with new programs and initiatives that will expand the Chorus' message of love 

and inclusion to new audiences and new communities," said Jerry R. Soria-Foust, Artistic Director, 

PSGMC. 

He goes on to say, "For our holiday concert "Ring! Swing! Sing!" Hope Diamond is the perfect addition to 

our show, as she sparkles with style, grace and artistry. Her gospel roots and impressive Jazz chops, make 

her a unique and important voice to join with the 90+ singers of the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus. 

Audiences will be tapping toes, clapping hands, and smiling from ear to ear!" 

CLICK HERE FOR "RING! SWING! SING!" TICKETS 

Hope Diamond (pictured) is an international vocalist based 

in the Coachella Valley. Her album, Awaken is out on 

Spotify, iTunes and other media outlets. It features music 

arranged and performed by the Paul McDonald Big Band. 

Hope is an important musical force in Southern California 

where her dynamic, yet sultry vocals are regularly featured 

in clubs and concerts. Now with the release 

of Awaken which reached #23 on the Jazz week charts in 

2023 and remained in the top 50 for 12 weeks, she is 

becoming well-known across the U.S and globally on radio 

broadcasts and performances. 


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Her fans enjoy the mash up of her tunes jazzy and soulfulness with a Big Band flair. She often highlights 

amazing tunes from her album, while also presenting songs from the great American songbook. A soulful 

artist with beautiful attire who can belt a high note clear across the room without a mic. Hope is a riveting 

presence from the time she hits the stage through her final encore. "I'm thrilled to highlight my holiday 

season with all of these amazing singers in the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus," said Hope. 

For the spring concert “Defying Gravity,” the Chorus presents a concert that celebrates the human spirit 

and inspires us all to break the bounds of gravity and soar beyond the limitations put on us. 

Named by Billboard Magazine as the #8 Greatest Dance 

Artist of All Time and the #3 greatest from the Last 

Decade (trailing only Madonna and Beyoncé), Kristine W 

(pictured) is a proven lasting talent. 

Through nearly twenty-five years in music, she has 

consistency delivered songs that touch hearts and souls 

and compel bodies to find the mighty groove out on the 

dance floor. She’s had 17 #1 singles, tying Mariah Carey 

for the sixth-most Billboard #1 dance hits. In addition, 

Kristine made waves in the cabaret circuit, starring 

alongside her longtime friend, the Emmy® 

Award winning TV personality, 

style expert, fashion designer and New York Times best-selling author, Carson Kressley. Together, the 

dynamic duo toured the USA, presenting lovely evenings of comedy and jazz music classics in a live stage 

show called Straight Up with a Twist. 

"A warrior for the LGBTQ+ community and cancer survivor makes her appearance in "Defying Gravity" a 

perfect fit. You won't want to miss this exhilarating concert,” said Jerry R. Soria-Foust, commenting with a 

big smile from ear-to-ear. 

CLICK HERE FOR "DEFYING GRAVITY" TICKETS 

The Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus is under the Artistic Direction of Jerry R. Soria-Foust. Joel Baker is 

the Principal Accompanist and Martin Coogan provides ASL. 

Jerry R. Soria-Foust joined the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus in September 2021 as a professional 

music educator and arts leader, with a career spanning more than 25 years. For more information about 

Jerry and the Chorus Leadership and Artistic Team CLICK HERE! 

About Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus: 

Through musical excellence, community outreach, and civic responsibility, the Palm Springs Gay Men’s 

Chorus, seeks to entertain, inspire, and educate the culturally diverse community in which we live. 

For a variety of ways to support the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus or to purchase tickets, 

visit www.PSGMC.com. Press inquiries should be directed to Jeff Hocker, Hocker Productions at 760-409- 

1530 or jeffhocker1@gmail.com. 


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In the News... 

On the Cover Sen. Dianne 

Feinstein of California, trailblazer 

and champion of liberal priorities, 

dies at age 90 image: 1997 Then San 

Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein carries a candle as she leads an 

estimated 15,000 marchers also carrying candles during a march 

in memory of slain Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor 

Harvey Milk in San Francisco, Nov. 28, 1979. In the background is 

a sign that says “Gay Love is Gay Power.” (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, 

Fair use:) 

This writer cries because I was that 

young adult, sexually active, closeted 

gay male cruising Boston before and 

after 1979. I was off to boot camp two 

years later, but I did not know her whole 

story until the first movie came out in 

1983. 

I believe gay history to be a primary 

obligation for all gay rags. We are 

keepers of the memory of our gay 

history, as is done in our city and a few 

other cities that save our history and 

host LGBT-positive events that shape our 

young gay lives. 

History prevents future gay hate from 

flourishing and will never again be as 

existential as it was for many of us in 

the past. All our gay lives benefit from 

it, and just as significantly, we get 

healthier. We all learn as each of us 

contributes, especially our elders, whom 

I once collectively called wise old folk 

because THIS is where all the dominos of 

knowledge are stored. All I know for sure 

is we will sorely miss her. 


Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs 

LGBTQ+ Film Festival to host Special 

“One Night Only” Screening of BIG EASY 

QUEENS on Monday, October 9. 

September 27, 2023 - Palm Springs, CA 

- On Monday, October 9th, the Queens 

of New Orleans are invading Palm 

Springs for an evening of queer horror, 

madness and mayhem! Eighty minutes 

of it to be exact. Because that’s the 

runtime for BIG EASY QUEENS, the new 

horror film set in the steamy underworld 

of New Orleans! 

BIG EASY QUEENS follows Minnie 

Bouvèé, Mob Queen of the Quarter, 

and her rivalry with her arch-nemesis, 

Poodles Makenzie. After Minnie 

Bouvèé has Poodles Makenzie’s crew 

brutally slaughtered, she braces for the 

blowback; what she doesn’t expect, 

however, is to be stalked by a creepy 

masked figure who leaves behind 

bouquets of gardenias and terrifying 

notes. Is this Poodles’ revenge, or the 

work of Minnie’s estranged sister who 

stole her man years ago and has 

suddenly reappeared in her life? 

BIG EASY QUEENS has everything you 

might expect from a queer horror movie 

about New Orleans - voodoo, zombies, 

drag queens, and tons upon tons of 

campy delight soaked in blood, gristle, 

and glitter. Oh, and Gardenias. Lots of 

Gardenias! 

If you’re intrigued, and you should be, 

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Shedding Tears of Faith 

Parralox Rocks the 80s 

By Skip Sheffield 

The electronic pop band, 

Parralox, fronted by out singer 

John von Ahlen, continues its 

mission to champion the 

synthesized wave pop sound of 

1980s-era Depeche Mode and 

Pet Shop Boys. Its newest 

single, “Tears of Faith,” the first 

release from its Genesis album, 

is a down-tempo electronic 

dance arrangement about 

broken relationships and the 

hope for reconciliation. It 

features the vocals of actress 

Jane Badler and signifies real 

growth for the band as they 

celebrate their fifteen year 

anniversary. 

“Tears of Faith” is an ambitious 

track that allows Parralox to 

exhibit its own unique style and 

a perspective that will no doubt 

appeal to fans, young and old. 

It will be exciting to see what 

comes next. 


Available now on 

Spotify, iTunes and all 

digital platforms. 

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you should join us! The film will be fab, 

and the Q&A after will be fantastic! 

Can’t wait? Tickets are available at 

CinemaDiverse.org 

Screening starts at 7:30pm. One Night 

Only! Be there! 

Prestigious Pride Honors Awards 

Celebrate Remarkable Advocates 

September 26, 2023, Palm Springs, 

CA -- Greater Palm Springs Pride 

announced recipients of the annual 

Pride Honors Awards, a beacon of 

recognition for outstanding contributions 

to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. 

Award recipients will be celebrated 

at a ceremony on Monday, October 

16, 2023, at the Hilton Palm Springs. 

The awards announcement marks the 

approach of Pride Week in the region 

under the theme of “Drag Now. Drag 

Forever!” 

The awards recognize the tireless efforts 

of six individuals and one organization 

who have advanced the cause of 

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, 

and queer individuals, shaping a more 

inclusive world for all. 

2023 RECIPIENTS 

• Spirit of Stonewall Community Service 

Award: Miss Patsi 

• Spirit of Stonewall Volunteer of the 

Year: Beverly Sweigart 

• Stonewall Spirit of Pride Award: Jase 

Nagaia 

• Spirit of Stonewall Friend of Pride: 

Greg and Dee Dee Barton 

“This is not a group that seeks attention 

or applause. They quietly serve, and we 

are grateful for the profound impact 

they have had and continue to have 

in our community,” said Ron deHarte, 

President and CEO of Greater Palm 

Springs Pride. 

“The awards ceremony promises to be 

a night of inspiration and celebration, 

bringing together LGBTQ+ activists, allies, 

and supporters from all walks of life. 

Recipients embody the spirit of Pride, 

and their work has created positive 

change. We are proud to honor these 

champions of diversity, unity, and love,” 

added deHarte. 

Sponsors: The Pride Honors Awards have 

been made possible by the support from 

the Desert Care Network, Hilton Palm 

Springs, and La Crema Wines. 

Tickets: Tickets for the October 16 

awards reception are available at 

pspride.org under the events menu 

• Spirit of Stonewall Lifetime 

FDA to Hold Virtual Public Meeting 

Achievement Award: Donald Beck and Listening Sessions on Strategies to 

• Spirit of Stonewall Organization of the Reduce Added Sugars Consumption in 

Year: Brothers of the Desert 

the United States 



The U.S. Food and Drug Administration 

(FDA) invites the public to register for 

the virtual public meeting and listening 

sessions on strategies to reduce added 

sugars consumption in the United States, 

which will be held on November 6-8, 

2023. The purpose of the public meeting 

and listening sessions is to explore 

what federal agencies, communities, 

and private industry are doing to 

encourage the reduced consumption 

of added sugars. During the event, 

there will be presentations to provide 

background on added sugars and 

discuss strategies for reducing added 

sugars in other countries; panel sessions 

on federal, industry, and community 

approaches to reduce added sugars 

consumption; and multiple opportunities 

for participants to submit questions and 

share information through the listening 

sessions. 

Questions for consideration during the 

public meeting, including the panel 

sessions, should be submitted through 

the registration process by October 12, 

2023. Registration for the November 6th 

public meeting will remain open until 

the start of the meeting. 

There will also be two days of facilitated 

listening sessions (November 7th and 

8th) to offer participants the opportunity 

to provide feedback on next steps to 

reduce added sugars consumption 

in the U.S. Participants are required to 

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register by October 20, 2023, to attend 

the listening sessions. There will be a 

maximum number of participants for 

each session. 

Beginning on November 6, 2023, 

a Regulations.gov docket (docket 

number FDA-2023-N-3849) will open for 

comments related to the event topic. 

Electronic comments must be submitted 

on or before January 22, 2024. 

A night under the stars in the “City Of 

Stars” at Los Angeles State Historic Park 

overlooking the downtown skyline on 

this Saturday, September 16th. 

Featuring Academy Award® winning 

composer Justin Hurwitz conducting 

his Oscar® winning score and songs 

to the Academy Award® winning film, 

performed live by a 52-piece orchestra 

and Jazz band, this is an LA experience 

not to be missed. The Hollywood Bowl 

has John Williams and Los Angeles 

State Historic Park will light up the night 

this Saturday, Sept 16th with Justin 

Hurwitz. La La Land, the Lionsgate 

film written and directed by Damien 

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“Male Femininity” 

Queen Sir Jet Serves Genderfluid Pop 

By Tyler Winn 

“A fan once made a comment on 

a photo of mine that I think 

describes me best,” singer 

Queen Sir JET reflects. “He 

wrote, ‘JET, you’re just a really 

pretty girl in the body of a hot 

dude.’“ 

She sings about it in the high 

energy dance single, “Male 

Femininity,” that she hopes will 

inspire listeners to shun society’s 

ideas of what they should 

conform to and embrace their 

true selves. 

Produced by Velvet Code, the 

innovative song follows Queen 

Sir JET’s previous hit track, 

“Empowered Bottom.” 

“I’m happy with who I am: a softspoken 

feminine man who enjoys 

wearing lingerie and dresses 

over his crazy, big muscles,” 

Queen Sir JET adds. 

Queen Sir JET’s “Male Femininity” is 

being distributed by So Fierce Music 

available on all major digital platforms. 

Photo by James Franklin 


Chazelle, grossed nearly $450 million at 

the worldwide box office, earning 14 

Academy Award® nominations and 

six Oscars®, including an Oscar® for 

Chazelle as Best Director. 

There will be a display of the original 

character costumes and the film’s neon 

Seb sign for photo opportunities. The 

event’s “Another Day of Sun” Platinum 

Seating Section will offer guests the 

ability to preorder bottle service, picnic 

dinners, and charcuterie, as well as 

access to VIP amenities. Doors and 

activities open at 5:30pm; opening 

performance begins at 6:45pm; feature 

presentation starts at 7:30pm. 

Tickets are on sale now via www. 

streetfoodcinema.com 

Welcome back to the great outdoors! 

SFC returns to picnic style in the grass 

and under the sun. LA’s moveable 

cinema feast presents over 50 events 

is SoCal’s largest outdoor movie series 

that combines four carefully curated 

elements into one amazing experience 

with popular outdoor movies, street 

food, audience games, live music and 

more. 

Next outdoor event OCTOBER 7, 2023 

SHAUN OF THE DEAD 

The Autry Museum - 4700 Western 

Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 

ADVANCE TICKETS: General Admission 

$22 door $27 

TIME: Doors 5:30pm. Band 6:45pm. Movie 

8:00pm. 

Founded in 2012, SFC has grown into a 

citywide community of entertainment 

and food enthusiasts reaching every 

corner of LA. As a recognized and 

beloved event series, SFC has become 

a preferred partner for movie studios 

and entertainment platforms to engage 

fans. Now entering its 12th year, SFC is 

thrilled to celebrate movies, food and 

music outdoors once again. 

On October 11th, 

come celebrate 

National Coming 

Out Day! 

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Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce 

Announces Palm Springs Walk of the 

Stars to Honor Leslie Jordan with 

462nd Star 

Palm Springs, CA – The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce will 

honor actor, comedian, and storyteller, Leslie Jordan with the 

462nd star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars, sponsored by 

donations through the Del Shores Foundation. The star will be 

unveiled at the Downtown Palm Springs Park on Friday, October 

20, at 11 a.m., four days before the one-year anniversary of his 

untimely passing. 

“We are immensely thankful that we have the honor to pay 

tribute to the remarkably talented and dearly departed, Leslie 

Jordan, with the 462nd star on the Palm Springs Walk of the 

Stars,” said Palm Springs Chamber CEO, Nona Watson. 

Leslie Jordan’s career onscreen and onstage was prolific. He was 

an actor, playwright, comedian, and gay icon best known for 

his Emmy-winning turn as “Beverley Leslie” in Will & Grace and 

the iconic “Brother Boy” in Sordid Lives. He appeared in more 

than 130 movies and TV shows in his long career including 

memorable turns in American Horror Story, The Cool Kids, Boston 

Legal, Hearts Afire, The Help, Southern Baptist Sissies, A Very 

Sordid Wedding, and Call Me Kat. He sold out multiple tours 

of his standup comedy, and the tour supporting his book My 

Trip Down the Pink Carpet went to Off-Broadway and London. 

He also released an album of reimagined gospel songs called 

“Company’s Comin’” featuring duets with Tanya Tucker, Brandi 

Carlisle, Eddie Vedder, Dolly Parton and more. He served as the 

Honorary Co-Chair of the Del Shores Foundation. 

The Star Dedication ceremony will be hosted by Del Shores 

(Sordid Lives and Southern Baptist Sissies) and Emerson Collins 

(The People’s Couch and RENT on FOX) and will feature stories 

from friends including Sordid Lives co-stars Newell Alexander 

(August: Osage County), Rosemary Alexander (A Very Sordid 

Wedding) and Ann Walker (A Country Christmas Harmony), 

Southern Baptist Sissies co-star Dale Dickey (Winter’s Bone, A 

League of Their Own and Claws), Call Me Kat co-star Cheyenne 

Jackson (American Horror Story and 30 Rock), lifelong friend 

and assistant Bart Stevens with a performance by Danny Myrick 

(“Company’s Comin” and “Let It Slide”). 

WHAT: 462nd Star on the Walk of the Stars 

WHO: Leslie Jordan 

WHEN: Friday, October 20th, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. 

WHERE: Downtown Palm Springs Park 

“Leslie Jordan was my friend, my muse, my confidant, my 

brother for over 37 years. Leslie would love this honor,” Del 

Shores said. “He adored Palm Springs and gave back to this 

beautiful community for decades. I miss him every day, we all 

do. Now, we can be reminded of his amazing legacy to our 

entertainment, our laughter, and to our LGBTQ+ community by 

visiting his Palm Springs’ star.” 

The Del Shores Foundation: 

The Del Shores Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit with a mission 

to The Del Shores Foundation’s mission is to find and facilitate 

the development of new southern queer artistic voices through 

bringing together artists and working professionals, amplifying 

new work and connecting artists to platforms for the creation of 

the work. For more information on the Del Shores Foundation, 

please visit www.delshoresfoundation.org. 

Please contact walkofthestars@pschamber.org or call the Palm 

Springs Chamber of Commerce at (760) 325-1577 for additional 

information on Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. 

National Book Festival: How 

Ya’ll Doing?: Misadventures and 

Mischief from a Life Well-Lived 

with Leslie Jordan. 2022. 


Palm Springs Cultural Center to 

Present 

The Latsos Four Hand Piano Duo in 

Concert on Sunday, October 22nd 

October 2, 2023 - Palm Springs, CA - The 

Palm Springs Cultural Center is proud to 

present Giorgi Latso and his wife Anna 

Fedorova Latso (The Latsos Piano Duo) 

in concert on Sunday, October 22nd at 

7pm. The Latsos are well known to local 

audiences, and are a favorite among 

many concert organizers and promoters 

throughout the world, some of whom 

have called their performances “thrilling 

and flamboyant.” The MTNA State 

Conference hails their “intelligence, 

liveliness and enormous charm.’’ 

American composer Joe Giarrusso, who 

created and dedicated some fourhand 

pieces especially for them. During 

the concert, they will be perform two of 

these pieces - Suite for Palm Springs, Op. 

90, and Ode for Four Hands, Op. 88a. 

The Latsos have recorded a number of 

unusual and largely unknown treasures 

from the duo-piano repertoire, including 

all the Schubert duets and duos, and 

also arranged two-piano and piano 

four-hands transcriptions from American 

movie scores by composers such as 

John Williams, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, 

and John Philip Sousa. 

Tickets to the concert are available at: 

PSCulturalCenter.org 

The Latsos have developed a close 

relationship with Palm Springs based 


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Desert 760 272-5553 

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PATIOS | SIDEWALKS | DRIVEWAYS 

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760-327-4849 

NATURIST 

Family DeAnza Desert Sun Resort 

Starland Community Desert retreat 

Sea Mountain Luxury Nude Resort and 

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Prime Timers of the Desert 

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BIDEN 

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2023 Affordable Care Act Plans - Check 

to See if You Qualify 

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS 

SOCAL Nude beaches which are also 

called “free beach”, or “clothingoptional”. 

Blacks Beach Nude Beach in San Diego 

is located just north of La Jolla Shores 

and beneath the Torrey Pines bluffs. 

Pirate’s Cove, Avila Beach 

Corona Del Mar is one of California’s 

best nude beaches. 

SERVICES 

AMVETS Express Reservations: free round 

trip to Loma Linda VA clinic to 

760-699-8849 

Transgender Community Transcc.Org 

26620 Saddle Dr. 

Idyllwild, CA 92549 

Palm Springs Gay 

(951) 659-2696 

Men’s Chorus 760-219-2077 


Thursday nights VILLAGEFEST takes place 

in downtown Palm Springs on Palm 

Canyon Drive every. villagefest.org 

June through September from 7:00 p.m. 

until 10 p.m. 

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 

760-329-7610 

McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297 

Indian Canyons 760-323-6018 

Located less than a 

mile south of downtown 

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Cottage Inn offers cozy 

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Mass over Zoom every SUNDAY at 4 PM Pacific. 

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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 

FREE COMMUNITY LISTINGS 

New Additions 

Coachella Valley Volunteers in 

Medicine. The only no-cost healthcare 

center in the Coachella Valley 

Las Palmas Medical Center 

555 E. Tachevah, Bldg 1W, Ste 204 

Palm Springs CA 92262 760-342-4414 

cvvim.org 

Directory 

Lgbt community center 

760-416-7790 thecenterps.org 

American cancer society 

800-227-2345 

Coachella Valley sexual assault 

(760) 568-9071 

Desert Legal aid: 760-832-9770 

Stonewall democrats: 

desert-stonewall.org 

Desert winds freedom band 

760 776-2700 

Gay artists -760 835 0727 

Transgender Community Transcc.org 

AAP - Food Samaritans (760) 325-8481 

Eisenhower HIV Clinic (760) 834-7930 

DAP/ DOCK Clinic (760) 992-0492 

Borrego Health (Stonewall Medical 

Center) Cathedral City 760-507-3310 

Veterans Records https://vetrecs. 

archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home. 

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FARMERS MARKETS FEATURING 

UCCE MASTER GARDENERS 

These fun events combine shopping for fresh fruits and 

vegetables, gourmet foods, flowers, crafts, and many other 

interesting items with an “Ask the Master Gardener” information 

table. Master Gardeners are present to answer your gardening 

questions, hand out a wide range of materials on gardening 

topics, and present “how to do it” gardening demonstrations. 

This is where you can find us at farmers markets in October: 

CORONA--Saturday, October 7, from 8:30 am-12:30 pm at 203 S. 

Main St. (Corona Mall) 

PALM SPRINGS--Saturdays, October 14 & 28 from 8:00 am-12:30 

pm at 2300 E. Baristo Road 

DOWNTOWN RIVERSIDE--Saturday, October 14, from 8:00 am- 

2:00 pm at Main Street, between 5th and 6th 

TEMECULA--Vail Ranch HQ--Tuesdays, October 3 & 24, from 9:00 

am-1:00 pm, 32115 Temecula Parkway (Between Kohl’s and 

Ross) 

Have a Gardening Question...Ask our 

TEMECULA--Promenade Mall--Wednesdays, October 4 & 25, 

UC Master Gardener of Riverside County 

from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 40820 Winchester Road (JC Penney 

Helpline! Email your question(s) to: 

parking lot) 

Desert Area: anrmgindio@ucanr.edu 

MURRIETA--Sundays, October 1 & 15, from 9:00 am-1:00 pm, 

West County: anrmgriverside@ucanr.edu 

Village Walk Plaza, 24480 Village Walk Place 


The Sounds of Music 

Out Country Singer Ty Herndon to Open 

Sand, Stars & Guitars Music Series on 

Saturday, October 7th. 

September 26, 2023 - Palm Springs, CA 

- Popular country singer Ty Herndon 

will open the second season of the 

Sand, Stars & Guitars Music Series at 

the Palm Springs Cultural Center on 

Saturday, October 7th. Herndon began 

his career in the 1980s as a member of 

the Tennessee River Boys, a predecessor 

to the country band Diamond Rio. 

Herndon quit the band early on before 

gaining his first national exposure as a 

competitor on Star Search. Herndon 

made his debut on the music charts in 

1995 with his number-one single, “What 

Mattered Most”. This was followed that 

same year by the release of his first 

album, also titled What Mattered Most. 

Ty Herndon has charted a total of 17 

singles on the Billboard Hot Country 

Songs charts. This figure includes three 

number-ones: “What Mattered Most”, 

“Living in a Moment” and “It Must Be 

Love”. His singles “I Want My Goodbye 

Back”, “Loved Too Much”, “A Man 

Holdin’ On (To a Woman Lettin’ Go)”, 

and “Hands of a Working Man” all made 

top ten on the same chart. 

In 2014, Herndon gained media 

attention when he came out as gay, 

becoming the first mainstream male 

country music singer to do so. He stated 

that he had been in a gay relationship 

for several years at this point, and that 

his ex-wife and several close family 

members already knew. Herndon reissued 

“What Mattered Most” in June 

2019 with the song’s pronouns changed 

to reflect a gay relationship. This rerecording 

appeared on Got It Covered, 

and Herndon commented that he 

wished he could have recorded the 

song in that fashion at the time of its 

original release. Many of the songs on 

House on Fire, including the title track, 

are about the stigmas that Herndon 

felt he faced as a gay man in country 

music, typically a more conservative 

genre. Ty married his boyfriend, 

Alex Schwartz, on August 27, 2023 in 

Nashville. 

The Second Season of the Sand, Stars 

& Guitars Music Series includes nine 

monthly concerts featuring a wide 

variety of well-known artists from the 

worlds of Country music, Bluegrass, Folk 

and Blues. Ty Herndon will be followed 

by Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki on 

Saturday, November 11th and Levi Kreis’ 

ninth annual Home for the Holidays 

Holiday Concert on Friday, December 

8th. All shows start at 8pm. Tickets are 

available at PSCulturalCenter.org 

Enjoy a free ‘Concert In The Park’ 

Thursday Oct 5! 

Featuring Classic Journey! 

PALM DESERT, Calif. – September 30, 

2023 – The City of Palm Desert invites 

the community to attend the first of four 

evening concerts under the stars, this 


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Thursday October 5 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm! The series kicks off with “Classic Journey,” 

an amazing Journey tribute band 

featuring the legendary Franky Dee and a 

band that plays the iconic anthems and 

ballads that made Journey famous. 

The public is welcome to bring chairs and picnic baskets, or enjoy delicious 

creations offered by food trucks parked by the amphitheater. The series continues 

on each Thursday with the following line-up: 

UPCOMING CONCERTS 

October 12: The Mighty Untouchables 

This award-winning band will get the crowd 

dancing with one-part feverish dance party 

and one-part stunning concert experience. 

Offering Top 40 Dance, Motown, Disco, 

Classic Rock and more. 


DDG 

Visitors Guide 

Palm Springs Art 

Museum was founded in 

1938 as the Palm Springs 

Desert Museum at La Plaza 

in downtown Palm Springs. 

Natural science exhibits, 

Cahuilla Indian artifacts, 

and hiking excursions 

dominated the institution’s programming. 62+ 

$14,00 All visitors are recommended to make a 

reservation online before 

arriving at the Museum. 

The Palm Springs Aerial 

Tramway 

Summer Pass Ticket 

Adult & Seniors $85 

Child (ages 3-10) $45 

Valid for parking and unlimited Tram rides 

till July 31,2023.—the world’s largest rotating 

tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles 

along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, 

transporting riders to the pristine wilderness 

of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During 

your approximately ten-minute journey, tram 

cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and 

spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. 

Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 

8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation 

decks, natural history museum, two documentary 

theaters, gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking 

trails. 

The Indian Canyons 

Fifteen miles long, 

Palm Canyon is one 

of the areas of great 

beauty in Western North 

America. Its indigenous 

flora and fauna, which 

the Cahuilla people so 

expertly used, and its 

abundant Washingtonia 

filifera (California Fan 

Palm) are breathtaking contrasts to the stark 

rocky gorges and barren desert lands beyond. 

A moderately graded foot path winds down 

into the canyon for picnicking near the stream, 

meditation, exploring, hiking or horseback 

riding. For more information call 760-323-6018 

www.indian-canyons.comlocated at 38520 S. 

Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs 

Hours 

Oct. 1 - July 4: daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

(Last vehicle in at 4 p.m.) 

July 5 - Sept. 30: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

(open only Friday, Saturday, Sunday - Last 

vehicle in at 4 p.m.) 

No animals allowed. 

Uber/Lyft Drivers are required to display 

company stickers in their windshield for drop off 

and pickup. 

The Palm Springs 

Air Museum is a 

living history museum 

dedicated to educating 

the public about the 

role Air Power played in preserving American 

liberties and way of life. The Museum preserves, 

exhibits, and flies aircraft from World War Two, 

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on Terror. A good portion of the aircraft in the 

collection are in flyable condition. 

Open Cockpit Saturdays 

Museum guests are treated to the extra special 

experience of being allowed to sit at the controls 

and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 each 

Saturday, a selected aircraft will be opened up 

and made accessible to the public. Museum 

Volunteers will also be on hand to answer 

questions and provide the historical back drop 

for the aircraft you are sitting in. 

BOOK A FLIGHT? 

Like a North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is 

an American long-range, single-seat fighter and 

fighter-bomber used during World War II and the 

Korean War, among other conflicts. 

Some Special require additional fees or donation 

If you have questions or concerns, please email 

giftshop@palmspringsairmuseum.org 

745 North Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, 

California 92262 

760-778-6262 

Also the museum will be bringing three vintage 

warbirds to participate in the races this year! 

Each year we struggle to make the costs of 

insurance for the aircraft. Your donations can 

make a difference and we will provide you with 

some cool merchandise 

as a thank you! 

FRIENDS OF 

THE DESERT 

MOUNTAINS Discover 

how the desert comes 

alive after dark! Do you 

know which animals change colors when you 

use a blacklight? Using our blacklights, we will 

take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin 

looking for the many nocturnal creatures that 

inhabit our desert. And a week-long Summer 


BioBlitz. desertmountains.org 

The Living Desert Zoo 

and Gardens, 47900 

Portola Ave, Palm 

Desert, CA 92260 

The Living Desert 

Zoo and Gardens in 

PalDesert is a unique zoo and botanical garden 

that specializes in the deserts of the world. Open 

daily from 8:00am-5:00pm, with last admission 

at 4:00pm. For the most current information, 

please visit www.livingdesert.org 

10 FREE THINGS TO DO 

Please verify all data before you go. 

1. VillageFest on Thursdays 

2. Coachella Valley Preserve This area is very 

hot during the summer - be prepared. Open 

seven days a week. Ultimate wildlife watching 

is viewing animals without interrupting their 

normal activities. 

3. Palm Canyon Drive 

4. The Rodeo Drive of desert after the The Shops 

on El Paseo Both are walk-able 

5. Palm 

6. Palm Springs Art Museum Every Thursday 

7. Palm Springs Outdoor Public Art Forever 

Marilyn, 

8. The Rainmaker Fountain at Frances 

9. Stevens Park, or the 

10. Woman in Glasses mural on North Palm Canyon

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