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REPORTER: Adam EMAIL: adamsartexpose@gmail.com ADAMSARTEXPOSE’
RACISM IS ALIVE AND WELL IN THE U.S. -
ARTISTS ARE HELPING TO EXPOSE IT
At a recent political rally presidential
candidate Nikki Haley made the
statement “America is not a racist
country”. Hundreds of police killings
including the murder of George Floyd
in Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 years
ago provide a challenge to Haley’s
statement. Artists prior to and since
have provided visual images of many of
these incidents including this one of an
artist painting o mural of Floyd after his artists were the only means for depicting
murder on a street in Minneapolis. white supremacy and the victims of
slavery. This was even found in paintings
Racism has been a black mark on the by European artists. Europe was not
freedom for all people as espoused by immune from the tragedy of slavery and
the founding fathers even when many repression of black people. A famous
of them had slaves. Before photography painting by Manet titled Olympia shows
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a nude Olympia which has been seen
by millions of people, however few of
these people have noticed the nearly
invisible black person bringing flowers
to Olympia. This was typical of how
blacks and other people of darker skin
were shown as invisible, oppressed, or
conquered in most art in Europe and the
U.S. until following the Civil War.
and began making a living as a portrait
artist. Shown here is a portrait of John
Murphy Sea Captain attributed to
Johnson.
Contemporary artist Kara Walker a
California artist who has used her
creativity to depict the complex
oppressive conditions of Black
Americans during the Antebellum period
and bringing to current times. Walker’s
art consists of cut-paper silhouettes to
film animations. One of the installations
of her work titled “My Complement,
My Enemy, My Oppressor My Love” is
a representation of her work with cutpaper.
This installation shows a room
Very few African American artists were
recognized during the Antebellum
period from 1812 to the Civil War.
Much of the art during this period was
commissioned by wealthy people as
portraits of individuals and families. One
African American artist who became a
portrait artist was Joshua Johnson. He
was a freed slave from Baltimore who
had worked as a
blacksmith and a
furniture painter
while at the same
time self-learning
as an artist. He
was eventually
recognized for his
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size Viewing of her work presenting
a chronicle of subjugation, violence,
and sexuality set in the American South
prior to the Civil War. She has also used
painting, drawing, light projections,
and animated film to bring to life her
interpretations of the life of slaves
during this historical period. This art also
leads us to examine current racial and
talent as a painter gender stereotypes.
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AMERICANA GUEST HOUSE OPENS AT THE
VIP LOUNGE FEB 8
JOIN YOUR HOSTS “THE SHENANIGANS”
FOR EVENING OF LIVELY AMERICANA
MUSIC, SPECIAL GUESTS, AND OPEN MIC
Palm Springs, CA, January 30, 2024
The Shenanigans – Dede Ondishiko,
Jason Powell, and Troy Garza invite
you to join them for a lively evening
of Americana music upstairs in the VIP
Lounge at the Palm Springs Cultural
Center select Thursdays. Enjoy special
guests, toe-tapping tunes, and an
open mic segment that transforms
the experience from a concert into a
community celebration.
EVENT DETAILS:
Buy Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.
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AMERICANA GUEST HOUSE BIOS: THE
SHENANIGANS
DEDE ONDISHIKO (fiddle, piano, vocals,
music composer): A distinguished
musician with a Ph.D. from the Eastman
School of Music, Dede brings a wealth
of experience from Carnegie Mellon
University and a dual career as a
systems programmer and music teacher.
Her love for composing has led to a
recent world premiere in London.
JASON POWELL: A true local leprechaun
by day and a multi-talented artist,
musician, and family man. Jason,
also known as “Plastic Paddy’s Midlife
O’Crisis,” weaves enchanting Irish music,
showcasing the true magic of melodies
that bring cultures together.
Dates: February 8, March 7, April 4, April
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TROY GARZA: A Broadway veteran
and skilled songwriter, Troy’s fourteen
years in A CHORUS LINE and a
decade at SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE as
a choreographer reflect his profound
impact on the entertainment industry.
UPCOMING HOUSE GUESTS
TONY BOLIVAR (February 8): With over
Open Mic Musician Mingle: 5 pm (in
fifty years of experience, Tony Bolivar,
person),
a veteran of the United States Air
Force Band, weaves musical magic,
Show Starts: 5:30 pm
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OAK GROVE SANCTUARY RECEIVES
$10,000 GIFT
A cut above: local barbering student
raises $10,000 one haircut at a time
January 28, 2024, Palm Springs, CA]
Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs,
a transitional home for LGBTQ+ foster
youth received a surprise $10,000
donation from Palm Springs resident,
James Holjes. Holjes raised the funds
over the course of a year by providing
haircuts at The Barracks in Cathedral
City.
“We are stunned and overjoyed,” said
Oak Grove Sanctuary CEO Tammy
Wilson. “This unexpected gift is much
needed and much appreciated. It will
go a long way in helping our residents
get the services they need to become
healthy, productive, independent
adults. We can’t thank James enough.
He is living proof of how a little support
goes a long way in changing someone’s
life.”
Holjes, a barber at Sunny Dunes Barber
Shop, accepted donations for each
haircut. “When I moved to Palm Springs,
I was able to get the support I needed
to turn my life around,” he said. “Now I
want to help others do the same.”
Serving LGBTQ+ young adults since 2017,
Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs is a
part of Oak Grove Center, a nonprofit
organization serving at-risk and special
needs youth. The Oak Grove Sanctuary
program supports LGBTQ+ foster youth
transitioning from the dependency
system into independent adulthood
and offers safe, transitional housing and
supportive resources to help them get
on their feet. By providing emotional,
educational, and skills support,
Sanctuary seeks to interrupt the cycle
of neglect and despair— including
incarceration, drug and alcohol abuse,
sex trafficking, homelessness, battles with
depression and attempted suicide —
that often befall LGBTQ+ foster youth.
Funds raised by Holjes will go directly
to the program helping LGBTQ+
young adults with access to therapy,
job training, crisis intervention,
transportation, medical needs,
mentoring and more. Staff work to
help empower success and transform
lives. To learn more about Oak
Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs, visit
OakGroveSanctuaryPalmSprings.org.
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Hooray for Hollywood!
Counting Down the Year’s Best Male Nude Scenes
By Steven Boyce
This time of year sees prestigious
awards ceremonies such as the
Oscars, Golden Globes, and
various guild awards, honoring
outstanding performances,
direction, and production in the
world of cinema. The team at
MrMan.com is doing things a little
more interesting. They're shining
the spotlight on cinema's top ten
male nude scenes for 2023.
Winners include Amazon Prime's
Red, White & Royal Blue for the
scene where Zakhar Perez
teaches Nicholas Galitzine the
gay ropes in bed, and Galitzine
proves to be a quick study; Jack
Armstrong in the LGBT British
series Patterns; and Taylor Byron
Barr and Eric Brody in Minx.
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The year's top three films for
best male nudity are
Lonesome, Fellow Travelers
and at #1, Passages. In
Passages, out actor Ben
Whishaw exemplifies his
dedication to bringing gay
male sexuality to big and
small screens.
The full uncensored videos for
all top films are viewable on
MrMan.com.
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Many present-day artists are using
their art to show the racist brutality of
white supremacists and their scourge
on society. One artist who has gained
recognition in this category is Kehinde
Wiley. Wiley has a current exhibit in
the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco
titled “The Archaeology of Silence”
This exhibition started during the Covid
pandemic, the George Floyd murder,
and the Black Lives Matter movement.
This exhibit shows his interpretations
of Black life and death and the
importance of Black lives. He was
selected by President Obama to paint
the official presidential portrait which
also gained him national recognition to
paint the portrait of the most powerful
man in the world as a Black man.
Referring back to Nikki Haley’s comment
that America is not racist, it is absurd
that she would make this remark
after having the Confederate flag
removed from the state capital where
she was governor and a person of
Indian descent of which she herself has
mentioned incidents of discrimination
because of her heritage. The United
States remains as a racist country. Artists
are supporting by illustrating that fact in
their art which is required as a constant
rebuttal of supremacy to inspire all
citizens to help create the U.S. as a
sanctuary of equality.
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Gear Leather and Fetish
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Little Shop of Treasure
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Antique Galleries of Palm
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Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky.
At the Triangle Inn Palm Springs, the
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a special flair for Southern (California)
hospitality. triangle-inn.com
Gear Leather and Fetish 760-322-3363
We carry only the finest quality leather
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offrampleathers.com New and used
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Dude abides.
Palm Springs
Dick’s on Arenas: A popular gay bar with a
friendly atmosphere and a patio. It is located
at 301 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill: A Mexican
bar and grill with a relaxing ambiance and
refreshing drinks. It is located at 350 S Indian
Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 2.
Tool Shed: A casual levi gay bar buy day sand
leather by nigh with a BACK PATIO and a
jukebox. It is located at 600 E Sunny Dunes Rd,
Palm Springs, CA 92264 3.
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge: A popular gay bar with a
Hawaiian tiki-theme and a lively atmosphere.
It is located at 2100 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm
Springs, CA 92262 4.
Streetbar: A lively gay bar with karaoke nights
and drag shows. It is located at 224 E Arenas
Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 5.
Oscar’s: A popular gay bar with a lively
atmosphere and a patio. It is located at 125 E
Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
5.
Chill Bar: A casual gay bar with a dance floor
and a patio. It is located at 217 E Arenas Rd,
Palm Springs, CA 92262 5.
Hunters Palm Springs: A premier LGBTQ+ oasis
in Palm Springs that offers an unforgettable
experience combining exquisite dining,
vibrant nightlife, and a welcoming, inclusive
atmosphere. It is located at 302 East Arenas
Road, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
Stacy’s: A popular lesbian bar in Cathedral
City that offers karaoke nights and drag shows.
It is located at 220 E Arenas Rd, Cathedral City,
CA 92234
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BlackBook: A trendy cocktail lounge in
downtown Palm Springs that offers live music
and DJs on weekends. It is located at 315 E
Arenas Rd #101, Palm Springs, CA 92262
QUADZ: A casual gay bar with pool tables and
karaoke nights. It is located at 200 S Indian
Canyon Dr #100, Palm Springs, CA 92262
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Playoffs Sports Lounge: A friendly and eclectic
sports oasis with 12 high-definition big screen
televisions that show all the major sporting
events and many of the sports packages,
including the NFL Sunday Ticket. It is located at
12105 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Cathedral City
The Barracks: A popular gay bar with a leather
theme, pool tables, and a patio. It is located
at 67625 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City,
CA 92234
Roost Lounge: A cozy bar with a vintage vibe
and a patio. It is located at 68718 E Palm
Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234 1.
Runway: A trendy gay bar with a dance floor
and a patio. It is located at 68300 Gay Resort
Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Sunshine Cafe: A popular gay bar with a lively
atmosphere and karaoke nights. It is located
at 36815 Cathedral Canyon Dr, Cathedral City,
CA 92234
AMP Sports Lounge: A sports bar with a friendly
atmosphere and a patio. It is located at 68718
E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Studio One 11: A modern gay bar with a
dance floor and karaoke nights. It is located at
67555 E Palm Canyon Dr Ste A103, Cathedral
City, CA 92234
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Starland Community Desert retreat
Sea Mountain Luxury Nude Resort and
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SOCAL Nude beaches which are also
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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.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
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
Palm Springs Aerial Tram
760-325-1449
Palm Springs Air Museum
760-778-6262
Palm Springs Art Museum
760-325-7186
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.
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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, Korean War,
Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror. A
good portion of the aircraft in the collection are
in flyable condition.
The historic Rock House, also known as “Pil-
O-Rox,” located at 66-050 Third St. in Desert
Hot Springs1. It was built by Colorado mining
businessman Lee Watkins between 1947 and
1949 using local rocks1. The house is one of the
last remaining rock structures in the city1. The
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Desert Hot Springs Historical Society purchased
the Rock House five years ago and spent more
than $200,000 in donations to fix it up, including
$25,000 from the city last April1. The Rock
House is now open to the public as a museum,
visitors center, and small-events venue1. The
dedication ceremony took place on January 20,
2024, and it was the first time the public was
allowed to visit the property.
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,
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A celebrated novelist reminisces about
his secret teenage romance during a
nostalgic return home.
Cinephobia Releasing is proud to
announce the North American release
of the powerful and achingly tender
LGBTQ festival darling LIE WITH ME from
writer-director Olivier Peyon. The film, an
adaptation of author Philippe Besson’s
award-winning novel Lie with Me, brings
an uncommon understanding of queer
sex and desire in both the spring and
autumn of life. all set in the bucolic rural
European countryside. Permeated with
passion and wistfulness reminiscent
of Call Me By Your Name, LIE WITH ME
will arrive February 15, 2024 on DVD
and VOD, digital platforms, including
AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Google Play,
VUDU, and more.
“LIE WITH ME is an assured, tender,
erotic, intelligent and tragic drama, and
by far the best French film I’ve seen in
years. To paraphrase Nicole Kidman,
heartbreak never felt so good”, said
Ray Murray, President of Cinephobia
Releasing.
Celebrated novelist Stéphane Belcourt
(Guillaume de Tonquédec) travels to his
hometown after over 30 years. There,
he meets Lucas (Victor Belmondo,
grandson of Jean-Paul Belmondo), the
son of Thomas, his secret teenage love.
Lucas, inquisitive for information on his
now deceased father, sets off turbulent
emotions in the writer as his mind is
flooded with memories of Thomas and
their summer of love.
The film contrasts the wintry present with
the sun-splashed summer past when the
shy, bespectacled Stéphane (Julien De
Saint Jean) meets and falls for the rough
and tumble Thomas (Rémy Gillet.) LIE
WITH ME is erotic, tender, romantic and
heartbreaking.
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LIE WITH ME held its North American Premiere at the American French Film Festival,
and went on to have a healthy festival life with screenings at Frameline, Newfest, BFI
Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Miami OUTshine Film Festival where it took home
the Audience Award for Best Feature, and ImageOut: The Rochester LGBT Film
Festival where it won Best Narrative Feature. cinephobiareleasing.com
The DDG highly recommends this film with a tear-jerker warning. A movement
of filmmaking that involves being immersed in a community, building trust, and
following characters as their lives unfold. Truly a“cinéma vérité” or “cinema of truth.
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The Center Coachella
provides a safe
inclusive space
*Learn more about our welcoming embrace mural by artist Venessa Becerra at thecentercv.org
for the LGBTQ+
Community
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