The 2021 Palm Springs Pride Honor Awards go to an artist, a chef, a leather icon, a singer and musician, promoter, and business owner.
Talent Pool
As The Dinah turns 30, 2009 was a pivotal moment when Lady Gaga and Katy Perry both appeared in Palm Springs, making it not only the largest queer women event but a platform for emerging artists.
In 2009 when Lady Gaga and Katy Perry both appeared, The Dinah went from the largest queer women event to a platform for emerging talent.
Making History in L.A.
Director Gregorio Davila wants people to watch his documentary, L.A. A Queer History, at Cinema Diverse because it’s more than just a gay story.
Gregorio Davila wants people to watch his documentary, “L.A. A Queer History”, at Cinema Diverse because it’s more than just a gay story.
Seeing the Big Picture
Well-written, well acted, is it interesting, and will it play well in Palm Springs? Those are the keys to Cinema Diverse, the LGBTQ+ film fest.
Well-written, well acted, is it interesting, and will it play well in Palm Springs? Those are the keys to Cinema Diverse, the LGBTQ film fest.
Community-Driven
As the LGBTQ Community Center of The Desert bolsters its services in Palm Springs and expands to Coachella, Rob Wheeler has been brought in as CEO to bridge the two entities.
Rob Wheeler: “As a leader in the movement, it is important for me to really deeply understand what folks are facing, where they find joy, and what are the challenges that we need support in.” PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DESERT As the LGBTQ Community Center of The Desert expands its space and programming capabilities in Palm Springs
Open for Business
After struggling to stay alive during the pandemic, the June 15 reopening signals an opportunity for Cathedral City gay bars to welcome back patrons with a special event.
An Open House Bar Tour will officially welcome the LGBTQ community back to five Cathedral City bars while recognizing National Pride Month.
His ‘Golden’ Moment
Stan Zimmerman shares his comedic writing break on The Golden Girls, why his career choice forced him to stay in the closet so long, and what coming out accomplished.
Stan Zimmerman shares his comedic writing break on “The Golden Girls”, and why his career choice forced him to stay in the closet so long.
A Second Chance
The pandemic may have created a shutdown, but it also sprouted opportunity. The former Studio One Eleven has new owners, a new name, and a new lease on life.
The pandemic created a shutdown but also brought opportunity. The former Studio One Eleven has new owners, a new name, and a new lease on life.
Pretty Pickle
The LA drag queen and Dodgeball ThunderDome champion welcomes the chance to help OneEleven bar show off its new look with some song, dance, and laughs.
LA drag queen Pickle welcomes the chance to help Cathedral City’s One Eleven bar show off its new look with some song, dance, and laughs.
20 Ways to Engage The LGBTQ Center
With its annual Info-a-Go-Go spread over 2 days, you can discover even virtually the broad range of programs available to the community.
With its annual Info-a-Go-Go, you can discover even virtually the LGBTQ Center Palm Springs’ range of programs available to the community.