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FETISH FRIDAY
9pm - 2am
DJ
Filipe
Bruno
Heavy
Cruising
Hot
GOGO
Dancers
Sexy
Bartenders
Wear Your Favorite
Fetish Wear For
Happy Hour Prices:
Ropes
Chains
Leather
600 E. Sunny Dunes Rd
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SINGLET
SATURDAY
9pm - 2am
Sexy Bartenders
Heavy Cruising
DJ Corey D
Hot
GOGO
Dancers
Drink
Specials
Happy Hour
Prices For
Wearing A
Singlet
600 E. Sunny Dunes Rd
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Volume 24, Issue 5
Aug 1 - Aug 7, 2018
Inside This Week’s Issue
Page 12
“Daily What’s Happening”
Page 14
“DDG BUSINESS DIRECTORY”
Page 33
6 Insiders Guide
9 10 Questions with Vic
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33
RESORTS PALM SPRINGS
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CONCRETE
FURNITURE
GYMS
GENERAL SERVICES
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42 Adrian’s Picks
9 Fabeyonce
18 Word of the week
40 Classifieds
33 Gay Resorts
39 GROUPS/HELP
40 Massage Directory
29 The Center Schedule
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10 QUESTIONS
WITH VIC
By Vic Gerami
DARRYL STEPHENS
Darryl Stephens is not just an all-American
guy; he is also all Californian and a
well-rounded and multi-talented artist.
Born in Hollywood, he attended UC
Berkeley and was classically trained in
the theater before landing the lead role
of the successful TV series, Noah’s Arc.
But that’s just the beginning, as he has
since starred in many feature films, TV
shows and is an accomplished singer
and songwriter.
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
Bars & Restaurants
Featured
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar
& Grille
214 East Arenas Road, PS
(760) 866-1905
Mon & Tue 8:00am -10pm
Wed & Thu 8:00am -11pm
Fri 8:00am -3:00am
Sat 8:00am -3:00am
Sun 8:00am -11 :00pm
Azul
369 N Palm Canyon Dr ,
PS CA (760) 325-5533
Pinocchio In the Desert
134 East Tahquitz Canyon
Way, PS 7:30am-2pm
(760) 322-3776
Rio Azul - Mexican Style
Rest. & Bar
(760) 992-5641 350 South
Indian Cyn, PS,
Sunshine Cafe
36815 Cathedral Canyon
Drive, CC
(760) 328-1415 6:00 am
QUADZ (760) 778-4326
200 S Indian Canyon Dr ,
PS, CA
The Barracks - Leather
Bar 67625 E. Palm Canyon
Dr. , CC
2:00 pm – 2:00 am
Tool Shed - Leather Bar
600 E Sunny Dunes Rd ,
PS (760) 320-3299
10:00 am – 2:00 am
Tryst Bar and Lounge
188 S Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA
Toucan’s Palm Canyon
Streetbar Arenas rd
Chill bar Arenas rd
Hunters Arenas rd
Stacy’s Arenas rd
BlackBook Arenas rd
HAPPY HOUR
Tryst Everyday-2p -5p
Score - Everyday 6a-8p
Tool Shed - 10a-8p Every
Day.
Pinocchio - Everyday
7:30a-2p
Rio Azul Wed-Sun 4p-7p
Barracks Happy Hour 2p
to 8PM
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar
& Grille 5$ Bottomless
Mimosas All Day
Score - The Game bar
301 E Arenas Rd , PS
Trunks Cat City
(760) 327-0753 6:00 am
Oscar’s Indian/Taqz.
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Tryst Bar and Lounge Open - Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
WEDNESDAYS Happy Hour 2p to 8PM $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans
3:00 PM
all day
6:00 AM
Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special Sunshine Cafe All day
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
Chicken Enchiladas $12.95 everyday $6.95 breakfast,
6:00 AM Score $2 Rolling
4:00pm
coffee included. Breakfast
Rock Bottles all day
Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
Special Carne Asada
Sunshine Cafe All day
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s and Eggs $10.25, Lunch
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
Dinner Special Chicken Special Meatloaf or Meatloaf
coffee included, Lunch
Parmesan 16.95
Sandwich $9.75
Special Bacon Guacamole
5:00 PM
7:30 AM
Cheeseburger $10.95
Rio Azul Open Happy Pinocchio Everyday
7:30 AM
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House Bottomless Champagne!
Pinocchio Everyday
Margarita’s all day
$4.95 Well Drinks &
Bottomless Champagne!
8:00 PM
Martinis
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martinis
Tool Shed Bear Chest Night -
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Happy Hour For Bear Chests TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
TMP closed. TMP closed.
all night
Everyday Bottomless
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday
QUADZ Country & Western Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
Bottomless Mimosas $5
Video Night
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
Chill AJ Karaoke
10:00 AM
Bloody Mary’s
9:00 PM
Tool Shed Open - Happy
10:00 AM
Barracks Underwear Night Hour 10am-8pm
Tool Shed Open - Happy
with DJ
2:00 PM
Hour 10am-8pm $3.75 Well
11:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
drinks
Hunters underwear contest 2p to 8PM
12:00 PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
Tool Shed Bingo
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
(2 drink minimum)
THURSDAYS
4:00 PM
2:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Barracks Open Happy Hour
6:00 AM
Dinner Special NY Strip
2p to 8PM 2:00 PM
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Word for the week
Musket
Steak with a fully loaded baked
potato and veggies $17.95
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
5:00 PM
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s
all day 2 for 1 Rio Margaritas
with the $2 Crispy Tacos
6:00 PM
Palm Springs VillageFest Palm
Canyon Drive Street fair
Chill Bar Deserts only M4M
Strip Club
9:00 PM
Barracks The Underground
Drink specials for those in
Jockstraps, underwear, Fetish
gear or leather 9pm till closing.
QUADZ Karaoke
Tool Shed Underwear Night
Happy Hour prices for those
in underwear Clothes Check &
DJ till 2am
FRIDAYS
A heavy large-caliber muzzle-loading usually
smoothbore shoulder firearm. It’s not the gun that
kicked off the Revolution with that shot heard
round the world, but it’s similar.
Vodka all day
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
Special California
Chipotle Benedict $10.50,
Lunch Special Fish and Chips
$10.25. All day everyday $6.95
breakfast, coffee included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday
Bottomless Champagne! $4.95
Well Drinks & Martinis
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless Mimosas
$5 and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
Bloody Mary’s
11:00 AM
Rio Azul Open Happy
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House
Margarita’s all day
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
4:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Dinner Special BBQ Spare
Ribs Half Rack for 16.95; Full
Rack for 19.95
4:00pm
Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 !!
5:00 PM
Hunters fur Night
8:00 PM
Tool Shed Smoking Fridays
(Or check Tool Shed Facebook
Page for special events on
Friday)
Quadz Showtunes
SATURDAYS
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour until 8 PM
Sunshine Cafe All day
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
coffee included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday
Bottomless Champagne! $4.95
Well Drinks & Martinis
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless Mimosas
$5 & $6 Hand-crafted Bacon
Bloody Mary’s (continued
from pg 20)
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
11:00 AM
6:00 AM Score $7 Belvedere
Rio Azul Continued Open Happy on Hour page 20
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Tour the World’s Oldest
Fishing Club and
Support the Catalina Island
Museum
The historic clubhouse – a nationally
registered historic landmark – houses
trophies, artifacts, photographs and other
relics documenting the history of big game
fishing and the first recorded rod and
reel catches of tuna, marlin and broadbill
swordfish. During the tour, Farrior will
share information about the location of the
club’s three headquarters, describe what was
destroyed in the devastating fire of 1915 and
reveal stories about its famous and infamous
anglers and Hollywood celebrity members.
He will show a number of inventions
developed in Avalon, from outriggers, fish
flags, and modern reels to tuna fishing
kites. With its membership committed to
tradition, marine conservation and highly
competitive angling, Farrior will also share
what makes the Tuna Club relevant in
today’s changing world.
JULY 23, 2018, AVALON, CATALINA
ISLAND – Once a year, the clubhouse of the
world’s oldest fishing club opens to the public
to benefit the Catalina Island Museum. This
year’s tours will take place on Saturday,
August 11 th . Tuna Club historian, Michael
Farrior, will lead each tour revealing the rich
history and traditions of sport fishing on
Catalina Island.
Often referred to as the foremost authority
on the history of big game fishing, Farrior
has served as Tuna Club Historian since
1988 and was President of the Tuna Club for
the 1998-99 season. He is the recipient of
numerous Congressional, writing, scientific,
fishing, clubs and conservation appreciation
awards and proclamations, including the
Winthrop Rockefeller Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Billfish Foundation, awarded
in 2017. Declared a National Treasure by the
United States Congress and the International
Game Fish Association,
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Farrior was also inducted into the California
Outdoor Hall of Fame with such alumni as
Ansel Adams and John Muir.
This rare opportunity to tour the Tuna Club
of Avalon is offered on Saturday, August 11 th
only. Due to its popularity, a fourth tour time
has been added this year. Guided tours will
take place at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm
and 3:00 pm. Only 25 tickets are available
for each tour. Tickets are $30 for members
of the museum and $35 for non-members.
All proceeds directly benefit the Catalina
Island Museum. This event is expected to
sell out, be sure to purchase your tickets
early. For more information, to purchase
tickets, or become a member, the museum
may be reached by phone at 310-510-2414
or at its website: CatalinaMuseum.org.
The Catalina Island Museum offers the
best in art and history exhibitions, music
and dance performances, lectures by
guest speakers from all over the world,
and the finest in silent, documentary and
international film. Open seven days a week
from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, except New Year’s
Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day. The new Ada Blanche
Wrigley Schreiner Building is located in the
heart of Avalon at 217 Metropole Avenue.
For more information, the museum may be
reached by phone at 310-510-2414 or at its
website: CatalinaMuseum.org.
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Signature Event Calendar
Splash House weekend two August 10-12, 2018
Labor Day September 3, 2018
Rosh Hashana September 9-11, 2018
Yom Kippur September 18-19, 2018
Pride Honors Awards, Hyatt PS September 27, 2018
Native American Day September 28, 2018
Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day October 8,
2018
Halloween October 31, 2018
Daylight Savings Time ends November 4, 2018
Family YMCA of the Desert Hoedown at Sundown
at Agua Caliente Casino November 3, 2018
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The Catalina Island Museum offers the best in art and history exhibitions and more.
W O R K O U T G Y M
P A L M S P R I N G S
$12 DAY PASSES
MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS
SEE GYM FOR DETAILS
NO CONTRACTS
GROUP CLASSES INCLUDED • TRAINERS AVAILABLE
CARDIO WITH PERSONAL TV’S • FREE WEIGHTS AND MACHINES
TRX • LOCKERS • SHOWERS
MEN’S SAUNA • FREE WIFI • FREE COFFEE
2100 N PALM CANYON DR., SUITE C100
(BEHIND TOUCAN’S TIKI LOUNGE)
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
WORKOUT GYM HOURS:
MON-FRI: 5:00AM - 8:00PM
SAT-SUN: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
(760) 325-4600
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
Stop by for a free tour of the
amazing inflatable sleep sofa
See center fold for ad!
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s all
day
12:00 PM
Score Bingo
Tool Shed Bingo! Noon to 2 PM
(2 drink minimum)
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour 2p
to 8PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
4:00 PM
TMP closed. Bongo Johnny’s
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Tool Shed Lights Out
Saturdays (Or check Tool
Shed Facebook Page for
special events on Saturday)
9:00 PM
Barracks Fetish Patio Party:
Cruise night on the Patio w/
DJ Mixie
SUNDAYS
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
$4 Cucumber or Southern
Mary all day
7:00 AM
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
Special Eggs Benedict
$10.25. All day everyday
$6.95 breakfast, coffee
included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Bottomless
Champagne! $4.95 Well
Drinks & Martinis. Get a
Martini BURGER!
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless
Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
10:00 AM
Tool Shed $2 Bloody Marys
11:00 AM
Rio Azul Open Happy
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House
Margarita’s all day
Rio Azul Drag Brunch every
Sunday – doors open at 11
12:00 PM
Azul Disco Drag Brunch
Every Sunday til 3.
2:00 PM
Barrack’s World Famous
Sunday Beer Bust and
Sunday Night Social
featuring DJ Mixie in the DJ
Booth from 3 - 9
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
4:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Dinner Special Chicken
Carbonara $15.95
6:00 PM
Tool Shed - Buzz Cuts,
Boots, and Jocks - Come
& get your hair buzzed,
boot black or shoes shined,
and Happy Hour prices for
wearing your jock, & Djs
spinning the oldies
8:00 PM
Toucans 2016 Queen Of
The desert TOMMI ROSE
& THE PLAYGIRLS Drag
Revue on Sunday night 2
shows
10:00 PM
Barracks Jockstrap Pool
MONDAYS
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
$7 Belvedere Vodka all day
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Bottomless
Dinner Special Prime Rib 19.95
Champagne! $4.95 Well
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING
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OPEN ALL SUMMER !!!!! Except September 5th to October 5th for vacation.
Drinks & Martinis. Get a
Martini BURGER!
7:30 AM
Sunshine Cafe All day
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
coffee included
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless
Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
2:00 PM
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
Happy hour til 8pm
4:00 pm
Azul until 7pm 2-4-1
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Daily Special Blackened
Salmon or Prime Rib Caesar
Salad $18.95
7:00 PM
Barracks Pool Tournament
at the followed by free pizza
at 9pm
9:00 PM
Tool Shed Monday Massage
and Martini Night - Relax
those muscles and melt
tension away with a licensed
massage therapist and $2
off all Martinis with nightly
specials
TUESDAYS
6:00 AM
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM
$2 PBR Tallboys and Free
Pool all day
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast
Special 1/2 French toast w/
bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch
Special 1/2 sandwich/soup
or salad $8.75. All day
everyday $6.95 breakfast,
coffee included
7:30 AM
Pinocchio Everyday
Bottomless Champagne!
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martini
8:00 AM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Everyday Bottomless
Mimosas $5 and $6 Handcrafted
Bacon Bloody Mary’s
10:00 AM
Tool Shed Open - Happy
Hour 10am-8pm
2:00 PM
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm
Barracks Open Happy Hour
2p to 8PM
4:00 PM
TMP closed. bongo Johnny’s
Dinner Special Bottomless
Spaghetti 8.95
Azul 2-4-1 until 7pm
7:00 PM
Tool Shed Tuesday Tequila
Night - $1 off tequila shots,
chips & salsa, nightly tequila
specials start at 7PM
7:30 PM
Azul Cabaret
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The Center
See page 41 for directions.
Wednesday, August 1st
7:00 – 8:00AM – Crystal Meth
Anonymous (CMA)
9:00 – 10:00AM – Beginning
Tai Chi
10:00 – 11:00AM –
Intermediate Tai Chi
11:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 +
Fit
7:00 – 8:00PM – Narcotics
Anonymous
7:00 – 8:00PM – CMA
Thursday, August 2nd
10:30 – 11:30AM – Nasty
Women Chatting
1:30 – 3:30PM – Intermediate
Spanish
6:00 – 8:00PM – Community
Food Bank
7:00 – 8:30PM – Desert Fetish
Authority Idea Lab
7:00 – 9:00PM – CODA
7:30 – 9:00PM - CMA
Friday, August 3rd
7:00 – 8:30AM – AA Meeting
10:30AM – 12:00PM – Men’s
Chat Group
3:00 – 4:30PM – Caregiver
Support Group
4:00 – 6:00PM – Young and
Queer
6:00 – 9:00PM – Computer
Hacking and Harassment
7:30 – 8:30PM – CMA
Saturday, August 4th
12:30 – 2:00PM - Beginning
American Sign Language
1:00 – 3:00PM – Creative
Writing
Sunday, August 5th
10:00AM – 2:00PM – Reignite
Ministries
6:00 – 7:30PM – CMA
Monday, August 6th
7:30 – 8:30AM – Alcoholics
Anonymous
9:00AM – 12:00PM – Open
Play Bridge
10:30 – 11:30AM – 50 + Fit
1:00 – 4:00PM – Pinochle
Open Play
6:30 – 7:30PM – Mahjong
7:30 – 8:30PM – CMA
Tuesday, August 7th
11:00 – 11:45AM – Zumba
Gold
1:30 – 3:30PM – Intermediate
Spanish
4:30 – 5:30PM – Gentle Yoga
6:30 – 8:00PM – Trans Talk
CCBC Resort hotel’s newest restaurant. Opening soon!
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AdamsArtExpose’ ART
THE 30 BEST LGBTQ FILMS OF ALL
TIME??? IF YOU AGREE!
The upcoming Palm Springs LGBTQ Film
Festival to be held this September from the
20 - 23 will include some of the variety and
creativity that is currently being shown at
the Las Angles Outfest which is ending this
week.
The diversity of the LGBTQ films that have
been produced and are being shown this
year include not only topics of gay repression
and discrimination but also include topics
of desire, love, and commitment along with
creativity and exhilaration that is found in
LBGTQ relationships and life styles.
After at least 30 years of the erroneously
titled gay conversion therapy also known
as "reparative therapy" or ex-gay therapy,
proving to be completely harmful and
inhumane to the participants, topics of
several of this year's films delve into the
destructive effects that has resulted. One of
the films, which is just being widely released,
titled "The Miseducation of Cameron Post",
tells the true story of a Montana girl who
was subjected to conversion therapy and
her defiance of the attempt to "re-educate"
her to a life that is not her natural life style.
Another conversion therapy film to be
release this fall, titled, "Boy Erased" which
stars Lucas Hedges as the lead character. He
plays the son of a Southern Baptist minister
played by Russel Crow and Nicole Kidman
who plays the wife and mother. Lucas is
forced to participate in a gay conversion
program while still discovering his sexual
identification. A film of parents dealing with
AdamsArtExpose’
finding a kindergarten for a 5-year-old boy
who is transgendered, staring Clair Danes
and Jim Parsons includes humor and serious
discussion.
Not all of this year’s LBGTQ films are on
controversial issues. Many are celebrating
the joy in relationships and in being gay or
transgendered in the world.
In the film, " The Gospel According to
Andre" a documentary on Andre Leon
Talley. Andre grew up as an African
American transgendered individual in the
segregated and repressive State of North
Carolina. He becomes a head fashion figure
with Conde Nast, publishers of Vanity Fair
and GQ. A French film title "Duck Butter",
about a lesbian relationship with raw
intimacy and lots of sex. "Marvin" another
French film produced in 2017, of a boy
coming of age and realizing his sexuality.
These are a small sampling of films to enjoy,
learn from, and appreciate for their influence
and creativity.
A varied selection of films on LGBTQ
themes will be available at the upcoming
Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival
sponsored by Cinema Diverse. A few are
available on Amazon and other commercial
sites. Some are in wide release and others
are to be viewed initially at the Film Festival
in September. The extensive list of LGBTQ
films that are available can be found on
several websites, Netflix, and other streaming
sources. And some are currently in theaters.
Questions, comments, suggestions,
contact - adamsartexpose@gmail.com or
adamsartexpose@ddguide.com
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Fabeyonce “Love Yourself ”
When I first started doing drag, it for me was
whatever.........
I didn't know much of what I was doing, but as
I got into more and more, I saw myself trying
to be the best I can be and pushing myself in
ways that I've never have.
I was constantly on youtube watching tutorials
and how to do different smoky eyes, how to
contour, what colors are best for my skin tone,
etc. I used to buy clothes off the rack, but
now I have my mother in law JaquiD, making
everything I wear from gowns, to mini dresses,
bathing suits, and more. Man am I lucky. Now
working on all this together made me who I
am today, a voluptuous queen and I take so
much pride in that. It wasn't long ago that my
confidence was brought down by others who
made fun of me being fat, or because I don't
do my makeup a certain way. At first it didn't
bother me, but after a while it gets to you when
you hear it more often... Maybe I am fat, and I
see myself differently in the mirror, maybe my
makeup is all wrong. So, I began to feel like am
I not good enough. I worked my ass off for 5
years to be brought down by the same clowns
doing the same shit I'm doing.
So I had to take a step back and evaluate
myself. Ask myself “Do I love myself?” and
the answer is yes. I love Fabian and I love
Fabeyonce. I'm a husky man and a curvy
woman. I work hard and enjoy what I do and
will never let anyone take that from me, the
crowd is who I answer to. If the crowd loves
me then (I'm doing great) in Miss Vicky Vox’s
voice.
no nails, to who I become today. I Love Myself
no matter what.
I pride myself and I look at myself when
everybody else is complimenting everyone,
except me and I say Fabeyonce, girl, you did
this. You’re doing this and don't forget who you
are, you’re not a snotty, stuck up bitch. You’re a
sweet, kind, loving tramp like no one else and if
no one likes that, then screw them. Be one of a
kind. Be a unicorn. Be unique. Push yourself in
ways you've never done to be where you wanna
be, show everyone how happy you are to be the
person you choose to be.
With doing so, I've learned a lot about myself
and about my drag sister. I love the one thing
we all have in common is that we are all the
realest. No bs between us. We love each other
as we should and work off each other to show
that this is possible.
I wake up every morning thankful and blessed
that I'm still here and that I'm still able to
do the things that I love and give the crowd
something a little more, so that they can say,
“Wow, I love this bitch. She's big, but she's
doing the damn thing”.
Please make sure you follow me on Instagram
under fabeyonc_e or Facebook under
fabeyonce
Write to me and let me know what you like
to read about next new stories will be coming
out soon so please keep reading and always
remember love your big ass self no matter what
Love Fabeyonce
Fabeyonce
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
RESORTS PALM SPRINGS STYLE
CCBC Resort 760 324-1350 See page 2
CCBC is the largest clothing optional Gay
men’s resort in Southern California.
Located just a few minutes from downtown
Palm Springs, Our 3.5 acre fantasy
playground is perfect for weekend getaways
and extended stays.
Chaps Inn 760 327-8222 See page 18
Don’t stay where the boys are ….. stay
where the men are! Swim in or laze by
the heated salt water pool, enjoy the spa,
cool misting system and steam room! Play
in the outdoor sling or Saint Andrew’s
cross. Chaps Inn is a clothing optional 10
room resort owned and operated by two
British transplants and life partners, Stuart
and Ian.
ALL WORLDS RESORTS 760-323-7505
See page 7.
Largest Downtown Palm Springs Resort:
featuring over 3.5 acres with seven pools,
four hot tubs and lot’s of “fun” aimed at gay
men. Day and night passes are available
everyday. One of the most popular Men’s
resort in Palm Springs and home of the
famous Sunday BBQ Pool Party.
TRIANGLE INN 760-322-7993
555 E. San Lorenzo Rd
92264 Palm Springs CA
Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky. At
the Triangle Inn Palm Springs, the choice
is yours. This award-winning, and historic
Palm Springs Resort is a feast for all your
senses, with a special flair for Southern
(California) hospitality.
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More Events...
Gay mens Chorus open rehearsals
psgmc.com see page 27.
Weekly, Certified Farmers Market The
popular outdoor market returns with fresh
food products, chef demonstrations and
entertainment! Every Saturday from 8:00
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next to the Palm Springs
Cultural Center. 2300 E. Baristo Road
Aug. 1, Jazzville Palm Springs Wednesday,
August 1 at 7 PM - 10 PM Oscar’s Cafe & Bar
125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 108, Palm
Springs, California 92262
Aug. 2, SEXY Underwear contest
$250.00 cash prize at the Tool Shed see page
3
Aug. 8, "If Jon Bon Jovi & Diana Ross had a
LOVE CHILD it would be Larry Atello!"
Live at the Tool Shed. See page 5
Aug. La Tomatina – Spain | La Tomatina
is a messy mass tomato fight in the streets
of Bunol. Lots of naked bodies covered in
tomato sauce. good enough to eat!
Aug. 10, Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines
Dates: August 10, 2018 - August 12, 2018
Recurrence: Recurring daily
Location: Idyllwild Arts Campus
52500 Temecula Road
Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
jazzinthepines.com
Aug. 28, Come sing with us, Palm Springs
Sept. 23, Cinema Diverse Returns: The
Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival Palm
Springs Cultural Center September 20, 2018 -
Camelot Theatres
2300 E Baristo Road Palm Springs
Sept. 22, Travel to China with the Palm
Springs Chamber
Sept. 30, Best of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Benefiting Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus
and Palm Canyon Theatre Sunday, 7:00p.m.
538 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs,
CA 92262
Phone: (760) 323-5123 see page 26
www.palmcanyontheatre.org/show-photos
Oct.4, Joshua Tree Music Festival is held at
the gateway to the world-renowned National
Park TMF Fall Festival.
Oct. 28, Golf Cart Parade
Palm Desert El Paseo & San Luis Rey
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Opens at 9 a.m. Parade steps off at 12 p.m.
Nov. 3, Greater Palm Springs LGBT Pride
Dates: November 3, 2018 - November 4, 2018
Palm Springs, CA 92262
TELL ‘EM YOU
READ IT HERE!
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BUSINESS SERVICES
ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 760-329-7610
McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297
Ruddy’s General Store Museum 760-327-
2156
Indian Canyons 760-323-6018
Palm Springs Aerial Tram 760-325-1449
Palm Springs Air Museum 760-778-6262
Palm Springs Art Museum 760-325-7186
Sunnylands 760-328-2829
Patton Memorial Museum 760-227-3483
Joshua Tree National park 760-367-5500
ADULT BOOK STORE
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694
ADULT FETISH AND TOYS
*Gear Leather & Fetish 760 322-3363
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694
*Q Trading 760 416-7150
ART GALLERY
Sebastian’s Gallery Appraisals - Antiques
Fine Art - Estate sales and liquidation
69930 Hwy 111 Rancho Mirage . Nudes |
Art 760-202-0582
ATTORNEYS
*Joseph Rhea legal criminal law human
rights 760 322-3001
Matthew J Hunter Estate planning business
BAR/PUBS
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533
*Rio Azul 760-992-5641
*Score 760-327-0753
*Tool Shed 760-320-3299
*The Barracks 760-321-9688
*Tryst Bar 760-832-6046
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Computer Service
CONCIERGE-STYLE COMPUTER SUP-
PORT I AM NOT MAC-PHOBIC!
Desktops, laptops, Internet/wireless
connectivity, virus remediation. Catering
to locals & resort/out-of-town
guests. Reasonable rates Call Ed Lefkowitz
sunnyDconsulting (760) 483-3115.
sunnydconsulting.com
CONCRETE
FURNITURE
*MJ Custom Furniture 760 779-0303
GYMS
*WorkOUT Gym 760 325-4600
GENERAL SERVICES
Patriot Services
LIC General Contactor
Handyman | Flooring | SHOWERS
PLUMBING | ELECTICAL
760-327-9617
SHOPPING
LEATHER GEAR TOYS
*Gear Leather and Fetish 760-322-3363
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
gearleather.com 650 E. Sunny Dunes
Leather Repair
Off Ramp Leathers 760-778-2798
www.offrampleathers.com New and used
leather and fetish/BSDM gear. Alterations
and repairs from saddle-patching
your well-loved Levis to refurbishing your
prized leathers. Or get measured for a new
custom leather outfit handmade by Paul.
Great selection of consignment items.
650 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Unit 3, Palm
Springs, CA 92264
Notary Service
McFarland Mobile Notary Service
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PAINTERS
MATRIMONY
SPIRITUALITY
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Bloom In the Desert Ministries
760 327-3802
POSTAL SERVICES
*UPS Store 760 324-8184
RESTAURANTS
*Sunshine Cafe 760-328-1415
*Bongo Johnny’s 760-866-1905
*Pinocchio’s 760-322-3776
* Rio Azul 760 992-5641
*Georgie’s Alibi 760 325-5533
*Crazy Mels 760 832-7110
Nina’s traditional Greek cuisine
and pizzeria. Chef Nina’s gourmet
pizza is prepared with fresh
tomato sauce and buffalo milk
mozzarella. Enjoy Chef Nina’s
45 years of cooking passion with
100-year-old plus family recipes.
The healthiest, freshest, cleanest,
Hellenic cuisine ever! All day
Monday is Chef Nina’s Pizza
Day. Get a complementary beer,
wine, or soda with every order
over $20. Located on the South
West corner of Ramon Rd &
South Sunrise Way at “Plaza At
Sunrise.” 555 South Sunrise Way
Palm Springs 760-323-8552
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Everyone in the village is welcome at the Tool Shed!
REAL ESTATE
*Berrington Properties 760 408-4102
Theatre/Playhouse
*Desert Rose Play House 760-202-3000
Palm Canyon Theater 760 323-5123
Annenberg Theater 760 325-4490
McCallum Theatre 760)340-2787
TRAVEL
MOVING? Utilities
Gas 800-427-2200
Water 760-323-4971
Electric 800-990=7788
Trash 800-973-3873
Recycling 760-327-1351
Free Trolley Buzz
GROUPS/ORG/HELP
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE
DESERT 1301 North Palm Canyon, 3rd
Floor PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
760-416-7790/www.thecenterps.org
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-
227-2345
AMVETS: 760-323-9085
BLOOM IN THE DESERT MINISTRIES:
760-327-3802
Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services
Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071
DEMOCRATS OF THE DESERT
desertdemocrats.org
democratsofthedesert@gmail.com
DESERT AIDS PROJECT: 760 323-2118
DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770
DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION
760 864-1234
DESERT STONEWALL DEMOCRATS:
760 260-8104
DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700
FRONTRUNNERS 760 285-0077
GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727
Gay Book Club of PS—write to bookclubofps@yahoo.com
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
CRAZY MELS Burgers and Shakes
PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM
psmuseum.org 760 322-4800
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
psairmuseum.org 760 778-6262
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS
760-219-2077
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166 Palm Canyon Drive P. S. Ca.
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ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR
THE MAN THAT NEEDS
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#1 SUICOKE SIV Sandal in
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Bright, fun patterns bring standout
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$124.00 vocla.com
The CellBlock 13 Sonic harness is
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finished with contrast trims in your
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the harness and jockstrap combo.
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From the Fate series comes a 1/7
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her hair, clothes and other details
are sculpted with great care. You can
choose to display her holding the
"Excaliparasol", a parasol that looks
similar to Excalibur.
IMAGE OF THE WEEK.... ADRIAN AT PIONEER TOWN, Adrian
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Modesty aside, how would you describe
yourself?
Middle aged and barely holding it
together. No, I would say I am... sensitive
and thoughtful and probably in my
head more than is healthy. But my heart
is genuinely in the right place.
You are a native of Los Angeles, born
in Pasadena. How is West Hollywood /
Los Angeles different than other major
cities?
I haven’t figured out how to correct my
IMDB and Wikipedia pages, but I was
actually born in Hollywood, right there
on Fountain near Vermont Avenue. In
the 1970s, there was a hospital called
Cedars of Lebanon. That building was
later re-purposed and painted blue.
Yes... I’m talking about the Church of
Scientology. However, I grew up in
Altadena and Pasadena and moved to
LA after college. Los Angeles is different
from other cities in that the area called
Downtown is totally out of the way...
and our public transportation system
leaves quite a bit to be desired.
What are you currently working on?
Right now, I’m working on a new
musical called “Hipster Sweatshop.”
My friends Kyle Puccia and Kurtis
Simmons wrote some indie-pop songs
and the outline for the book. Then
I came in to fine tune the script and
wrote a few more songs. We’re having
two shows at Rockwell Table & Stage on
August 13 and 14. We’ll also be shooting
a short film version of a few of the
scenes at the end of the summer. It’s a
really fun show and I’m excited for people
to see it.
What do you like about West
Hollywood?
I like that it’s there for people who need
it. I like that there’s a gay center of town
and an ostensibly safe space for LGBTQ
people to spend time with their friends.
It’s a little loud and drunk for me,
personally, but I’m glad the kids have
somewhere to go.\
What’s new on your play list?
I’m CONSTANTLY getting into new
music, so by the time you print this,
I will have already created a few new
playlists. That said, today I’m into...
Beth Ditto - “Fake Sugar”
Kevin Garrett - “Little Bit of You”
Solo Woods - “Long Ways”
Nick Murphy featuring KAYTRANADA
- “Your Time”
Gorillaz featuring Anthony Hamilton -
“Carnival”
Nick Hakim - “Roller Skates”
Gold Link featuring Jazmine Sullivan
“Meditation”
6lack - “Learn Ya”
Syd - “Got Her Own”
But you can check out the playlists on
my Spotify page under Darryl Joseph
for more of that...
Favorite local lunch spot?
There’s a place called Tacos Delta in
Silver Lake where I sometimes grab
lunch with my bestie Stephen Bowman.
It’s nothing fancy, but it’s kind of our
go-to spot. Or... Souplantation in
Atwater Village, if we’re feeling fat that
day.
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What’s your favorite charity or cause?
I just learned of a program called
#TransCanWork. Trans folks experience
a multitude of challenges in securing a
living wage and this program not only
connects employers with trans folks
seeking work, but they also help prepare
candidates for their interviews. It’s
incredibly important that we do everything
we can protect and uplift the most
vulnerable in our communities and one
way we can do that is by supporting and
donating at transcanwork.org.
What living person in our community
do you most admire?
Maxine Waters is giving me life right
now. If the community to which you’re
referring is LGBTQ, Janet Mock is also
giving me all the feels...
What exciting project or event do you
have coming up?
I’m going to Brian Jordan Alvarez’ house
this weekend to shoot a little something.
I’m obsessed with that guy’s work.
Tell me a secret
Meditation and THESE (Trader Joe’s
Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla
Chips) will change your life for the better.
Vic Gerami is journalist, media contributor
and the Editor & Publisher
of The Blunt Post. He spent six years
at Frontiers Magazine, followed by
LA Weekly and Voice Media Group.
His work has appeared in various
publications including The Advocate,
OUT, GoWeHo, Los Angeles Blade,
Asbarez and WeHo Times. In 2017,
his syndicated weekly celebrity Q&A
column, “10 Questions with Vic”, was
nominated and a finalist for LA Press
Club’s National Arts & Entertainment
Journalism Award.
vic@thebluntpost.com | facebook.comluntPost | @TheBluntPost
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THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis
I have had incredible opportunities the last
several years to travel to many countries; India,
Thailand, China, South Korea, South Africa,
Swaziland, Laos, México, Canada and Italy.
Everywhere I have been, the people have been
friendly, gracious and generous. The people in
every country also had the same question to
ask me - “How did Donald Trump get elected
President?” or “How could the USA go from
Barak Obama to Donald Trump?”. It has been
so hard to answer because honestly, I have no
clue.
Now to be fair; I live in California, am
successful in my business and I love my
work with the City. So, I can’t really judge
what people in Arkansas, Mississippi, West
Virginia or any of the other red states that went
with Trump. I don’t know, nor understand
their hardships or discouragement. But my
God, there were 11 other candidates on the
Republican side!
This week Trump finally admitted to Russian
interference in the 2016 election but offered no
money to the states to help protect their voting
systems. More Russians were indicted for their
role in hacking Clinton and DNC emails. His
campaign manager goes on trial next week for
close to 100 charges- tax fraud being one of the
big ones.
We also heard an audio tape of a conversation
between Trump and his “fixer” Michael Cohen
discussing paying off a Playboy bunny that
Trump had an affair with AND we learned
there were at least eleven more tapes. Richard
Nixon at least waited till yeas 4 and 5 of his
Presidency. And he wasn’t trying to payoff
hookers, get in bed with Russia (literally and
figuratively).
It also seems that the White House is preparing
short lists for a new Chief of Staff and new
Press Secretary. We are very close to having
almost the entire starting lineup gone. We’ll all
except Ivanka and Jared.
The light at the tunnel is that the midterm
elections are just 98 days away. Trump said he
wants to spend 5-6 days a week campaigning
for Republicans. The pros on that side said
forget the House. Use whatever influence you
have on the Senate because, “that is where
impeachment will be decided,”. Everyone seems
to know time is running out.
Now is the time to register to vote. Volunteer
on phone banks. Take a few days and go
volunteer in Arizona or New Mexico. We must
take back our country. And always, Rise Up,
Fight Back AND Resist!
Greg Pettis is a 22 year city councilman
The President again threatened via tweet to
in Cathedral City. Greg was the first openly
gay elected city council members In
shut the government down if he didn’t get
the money he wants for his “big, beautiful” Riverside County. He has served on the
wall along the Mexican border. Additionally, boards of the National League of Cities
despite court orders there are still about 500 and the League of California Cities and as
children that are still being separated from President of the Southern CA Association
their families.
of Governments.
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