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Inside The Tournament of Roses Parade (Rose Parade) in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year’s Day. How students came together for Puerto Rico! And the worlds first LGBT queen of the Rose Parade. Plus the scoop on Gay bars, Parties, Events Resorts and happenings.
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COVER<br />
BOYS<br />
OF<br />
CCBC<br />
AT<br />
RUNWAY<br />
It was not the fire at the end of parade or<br />
the hours of volunteer ef<strong>for</strong>t <strong>to</strong> build the<br />
floats that s<strong>to</strong>le he show. At the end of the<br />
day, it was the parade itself.<br />
The Tournament of Roses Parade (Rose<br />
Parade) in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year’s<br />
Day may be one of the biggest parades,<br />
but its not a lot different than any parade<br />
across any <strong>to</strong>wn, USA. A band or a<br />
group holding car washes and holding<br />
community contests <strong>to</strong> raise the money <strong>to</strong><br />
attend. Bands lucky enough <strong>to</strong> be invited<br />
become part of a Continued on page 28<br />
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WITH VIC<br />
By Vic Gerami<br />
Adrian's<br />
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POP Culture<br />
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Volume 24, Issue 28<br />
<strong>Jan</strong> 9 - <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>15</strong>, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Inside This Week’s Issue<br />
Page 12<br />
“<strong>Daily</strong> What’s Happening”<br />
Page 14<br />
“DDG BUSINESS DIRECTORY”<br />
Page 39<br />
13 10 Questions with Vic<br />
30 AdamsArtExpose’<br />
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ATTORNEYS<br />
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CONCRETE<br />
FURNITURE<br />
GYMS<br />
GENERAL SERVICES<br />
40 Adrian’s Picks<br />
38 Classifieds<br />
29 Fabeyonce<br />
20 Word of the week<br />
33 Gay Resorts<br />
37 GROUPS/HELP<br />
38 Massage Direc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
22 Queer Otaku<br />
21 The Center Schedule<br />
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Pho<strong>to</strong> Credit: Pho<strong>to</strong> courtesy of Reina<br />
Mora<br />
your music and how did it feel <strong>to</strong><br />
have your three singles released in<br />
2018 be received so well?<br />
It’s hard <strong>to</strong> label the multi-talented<br />
Reina Mora or her genre of music, and<br />
that’s a good thing. Her wide range of<br />
vocals, dense and textured music and<br />
three hit singles, made her one of music<br />
industry’s breakout artists of 2018.<br />
Since, Reina has been busy putting<br />
the finishing <strong>to</strong>uches on her new pop<br />
album, “Birds Eye View” and working<br />
with Puer<strong>to</strong> Ricans in Action <strong>to</strong> help<br />
with Relief from Hurricane Maria.<br />
Modesty aside, how would you<br />
describe yourself?<br />
I am outspoken, strong minded and<br />
stubborn. When I set my mind <strong>to</strong> do<br />
something I do it full speed ahead no<br />
looking back even if I fall or make mistakes<br />
I get back up and keep going. I<br />
don’t know how else <strong>to</strong> be. I’ve been<br />
determined my entire life especially<br />
when it came <strong>to</strong> making music.<br />
What genre, if any, would describe<br />
My music is Alternative Latin infused<br />
pop. I’ve tried <strong>to</strong> blend the past with the<br />
current. It felt great <strong>for</strong> the singles, but<br />
I’ve been writing so many new songs<br />
that I’ve been in hibernation mode in<br />
the studio recording all this time, so I<br />
am ready <strong>to</strong> show new material. The<br />
Album was done but since I’ve been so<br />
inspired <strong>to</strong> write I’ve added more songs<br />
<strong>to</strong> it and may take out some old ones so<br />
<strong>to</strong>ugh decisions must be made soon.<br />
You are about <strong>to</strong> release your first<br />
full album. What is it titled? Can you<br />
share a bit about it?<br />
It’s called “Birds Eye View” and the tittle<br />
is the best description of it. It’s a full<br />
view of me and my life experiences. The<br />
good, the bad and the ugly sides I hide.<br />
Which is why my music is my therapy,<br />
my getaway and sanctuary that I hope<br />
helps make other people feel less alone<br />
in this crazy uncertain world we live in.<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
Check out the Queer Otaku column <strong>for</strong> the latest in cos-play, anime, collectibles and<br />
events on page 22.<br />
Bars & Restaurants<br />
Featured<br />
Pinocchio In the <strong>Desert</strong><br />
134 East Tahquitz Canyon<br />
Way, PS 7:30am-2pm<br />
(760) 322-3776<br />
Rio Azul - Mexican Style<br />
Rest. & Bar<br />
(760) 992-5641 350 South<br />
Indian Cyn, PS,<br />
Tool Shed - Leather Bar<br />
600 E Sunny Dunes Rd ,<br />
PS (760) 320-3299<br />
10:00 am – 2:00 am<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
188 S Indian Canyon Dr<br />
Palm Springs, CA<br />
AJ Sports<br />
Cat City<br />
HAPPY HOUR<br />
Stacy’s<br />
Arenas rd<br />
BlackBook<br />
Arenas rd<br />
Roost<br />
Cat City<br />
Score - The Game bar<br />
301 E Arenas Rd , PS<br />
(760) 327-0753 6:00 am<br />
Sunshine Cafe<br />
368<strong>15</strong> Cathedral Canyon<br />
Drive, CC<br />
(760) 328-14<strong>15</strong> 6:00 am<br />
QUADZ (760) 778-4326<br />
200 S Indian Canyon Dr ,<br />
PS, CA<br />
The Barracks - Leather Bar<br />
676<strong>25</strong> E. Palm Canyon Dr.<br />
, CC<br />
2:00 pm – 2:00 am<br />
Toucan’s<br />
Palm Canyon<br />
Streetbar<br />
Arenas rd<br />
Trunks<br />
Cat City<br />
Oscar’s<br />
Indian/Taqz.<br />
Chill bar<br />
Arenas rd<br />
Hunters<br />
Arenas rd<br />
Tryst Everyday-2p -5p<br />
Score - Everyday 6a-8p<br />
Tool Shed - 10a-8p Every Day.<br />
Pinocchio - Everyday 7:30a-2p<br />
Rio Azul Wed-Sun 4p-7p<br />
Barracks Happy Hour 2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
SPECIALS<br />
Brunch Rio Azul Sundays 11am<br />
Beer Bust Barracks 2pm <strong>to</strong> 2 Am<br />
Massage Mondays Tool Shed<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
Continued from page 16<br />
WEDNESDAYS<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
6:00 AM Score $2 Rolling<br />
Rock Bottles all day<br />
7:00 AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe All day<br />
everyday $6.95 breakfast,<br />
coffee included, Lunch<br />
Special Bacon Guacamole<br />
Cheeseburger $10.95<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne!<br />
$4.95 Well Drinks & Martinis<br />
Chicken Enchiladas $12.95<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy<br />
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House<br />
Margarita’s all day<br />
8:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Bear Chest Night -<br />
Happy Hour For Bear Chests<br />
all night<br />
QUADZ Country & Western<br />
Video Night<br />
Chill AJ Karaoke<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Barracks Underwear Night<br />
with DJ<br />
11:00 PM<br />
Hunters underwear contest<br />
Sunshine Cafe All day<br />
everyday $6.95 breakfast,<br />
coffee included. Breakfast<br />
Special Carne Asada<br />
and Eggs $10.<strong>25</strong>, Lunch<br />
Special Meatloaf or Meatloaf<br />
Sandwich $9.75<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
Hour 10am-8pm<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
10:00 AM<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
all day 2 <strong>for</strong> 1 Rio Margaritas<br />
Hour 10am-8pm $3.75 Well THURSDAYS with the $2 Crispy Tacos<br />
drinks<br />
6:00 PM<br />
12:00 PM<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Palm Springs VillageFest<br />
Tool Shed Bingo<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Palm Canyon Drive Street<br />
(2 drink minimum)<br />
$4 Budweiser <strong>25</strong> ounce cans fair<br />
2:00 PM<br />
all day<br />
Chill Bar <strong>Desert</strong>s only M4M<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour 7:30 AM<br />
Strip Club<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM 2:00 PM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open - Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! Barracks The Underground<br />
Happy Hour 2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM $4.95 Well Drinks &<br />
Drink specials <strong>for</strong> those<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Martinis<br />
in Jockstraps, underwear,<br />
Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special<br />
7:00 AM<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
Word <strong>for</strong> the week: pawky<br />
[paw-kee]<br />
Chiefly British. cunning; sly.<br />
Continued from page 18<br />
Fetish gear or leather 9pm till<br />
closing.<br />
QUADZ Karaoke<br />
Tool Shed Underwear Night<br />
Happy Hour prices <strong>for</strong> those<br />
in underwear Clothes Check &<br />
DJ till 2am<br />
FRIDAYS<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
6:00 AM Score $3 wells 8pm<br />
<strong>to</strong> close<br />
7:AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special Cali<strong>for</strong>nia<br />
Chipotle Benedict $10.50,<br />
Lunch Special Fish and Chips<br />
$10.<strong>25</strong>. All day everyday $6.95<br />
breakfast, coffee included<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $4.95<br />
Well Drinks & Martinis<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Hunters fur Night<br />
8:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Smoking Fridays<br />
(Or check Tool Shed Facebook<br />
Page <strong>for</strong> special events on<br />
Friday)<br />
Quadz Showtunes<br />
SATURDAYS<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour until 8 PM<br />
7:00 AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe All day<br />
everyday $6.95 breakfast,<br />
coffee included<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $4.95<br />
Well Drinks & Martinis<br />
11:00 AM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
all day<br />
12:00 PM<br />
Score Bingo<br />
Tool Shed Bingo! Noon <strong>to</strong> 2<br />
PM (2 drink minimum)<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
8:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Lights Out<br />
Saturdays (Or check Tool Shed<br />
Facebook Page <strong>for</strong> special<br />
events on Saturday)<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Barracks Fetish Patio Party:<br />
Cruise night on the Patio w/<br />
DJ Mixie<br />
SUNDAYS<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $4<br />
Cucumber or Southern Mary<br />
all day<br />
7:00 AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special Eggs Benedict $10.<strong>25</strong>.<br />
All day everyday $6.95<br />
11:00 AM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy<br />
Hour 5-7 PM $5 House<br />
Margarita’s all day<br />
breakfast, coffee included<br />
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DATES<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 3-14, <strong>2019</strong> PS International Film<br />
Festival<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 16, <strong>2019</strong> Palm Springs Opera<br />
Guild Adult Opera Outreach, Rancho<br />
Mirage Public Library, 7 PM<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 21, <strong>2019</strong> Martin Luther King, Jr.<br />
Day<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 26, <strong>2019</strong> Palm Springs Art<br />
Museum 80th Anniversary Gala, PS<br />
Convention Center 6 PM<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 26, <strong>2019</strong> Palm Springs Health Run<br />
& Fitness Expo Ruth Hardy Park, Palm<br />
Springs, 8 AM – 1 PM<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 26, <strong>2019</strong> <strong>2019</strong> L-Fund Gala, Aqua<br />
Caliente, Rancho Mirage,<br />
February 7, <strong>2019</strong> PS Opera Guild Mid-<br />
Century Opera Benefit, 3 PM<br />
February 9, <strong>2019</strong> 10th Annual Food Now<br />
Charity Golf Classic, Classic Club, 8 AM-1<br />
PM<br />
February 9, <strong>2019</strong> Taste of Jalisco Cathedral<br />
City Down<strong>to</strong>wn Festival Lawn, 11 AM <strong>to</strong> 9<br />
PM<br />
February 9, <strong>2019</strong> The Living <strong>Desert</strong>’s Brew<br />
at the Zoo, 6-10 PM<br />
February 9, <strong>2019</strong> PS Cruisin' Assn 17th<br />
Annual Dr. George Charity Car Show, IW<br />
Tennis Gdn, 9 AM - 3 PM<br />
February 14, <strong>2019</strong> Valentine’s Day<br />
February 14 – 24, <strong>2019</strong> Modernism Week<br />
<strong>2019</strong><br />
Insider <strong>Guide</strong><br />
BEST ONLY NAKED (adjacent) Lunch/<br />
Dinner The RUNWAY AT CCBC in<br />
front of the the grounds of the iconic<br />
LGBTQ CENTER<br />
OF THE DESERT<br />
(760-416-7790)<br />
SCOTT HINES<br />
MENTAL HEALTH<br />
CLINIC at the<br />
CENTER (760-416-<br />
7899)<br />
1301 North Palm<br />
Canyon Drive, Suite<br />
301, Palm Springs,<br />
CA 92262<br />
TheCenterPS.org<br />
<strong>Daily</strong> programing is<br />
available online at<br />
the above website or<br />
by calling the Center.<br />
SAVE THE DATE:<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 23rd,<br />
Second Annual “Info<br />
– A – Go – GO”<br />
Everything LGBTQ<br />
in the desert in one<br />
location.<br />
Palm Springs Hyatt –<br />
3:00 <strong>to</strong> 6:00PM<br />
Red Dress/Dress Red<br />
- Saturday March<br />
9th, <strong>2019</strong><br />
HAPPY NEW YEAR<br />
from the Center Staff<br />
and Volunteers!<br />
CCBC Resort Hotel. Not clothing<br />
optional, but you can take your desert<br />
on the grounds with a naked swim<br />
and adventure walk! You cant do that<br />
anyplace else.<br />
Enjoy the BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH!<br />
Rio Azul presents “The <strong>Desert</strong> Divas<br />
Drag Brunch” comedy Broadway<br />
music and female impersona<strong>to</strong>r show.<br />
rioazulpalmsprings.com (760) 992-5641<br />
Best<br />
BEST GAY SUNDAY BEVERAGE BUST<br />
Get <strong>to</strong>gether at The Barracks<br />
BEST GAY THEME NIGHS at the<br />
ToolShed Bar<br />
Best bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champaign Breadfast<br />
starter Pinocchio's of the <strong>Desert</strong><br />
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The Anime Los Angeles convention is<br />
HERE!!!!!!<br />
BUY YOUR TICKETS AT THE DOOR<br />
STARTING THURSDAY @9 AM<br />
(PRE-SALE IS NOW CLOSED,<br />
BUT YOU CAN STILL BUY YOUR<br />
TICKETS AT THE DOOR. SEE<br />
BELOW FOR REGISTRATION<br />
HOURS. SEE YOU THERE!)<br />
PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS<br />
SCHEDULES CAN BE FOUND<br />
ANIMELOSANGELES.ORG<br />
Located in room 107ABC of the<br />
Ontario Convention Center<br />
(Enter through tent in South<br />
Plaza)<br />
Full Event $75<br />
Day*** $30 - $60<br />
At-con registration hours*:<br />
EVENTS<br />
Keep track of your local Anime and<br />
Pop Culture Conventions.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 9th: 4 pm – 9 pm – Cos-Losseum Cosplay Con San Diego<br />
pre-reg only badge pick-up ONLY<br />
<strong>2019</strong> <strong>Jan</strong>uary 5, <strong>2019</strong> San Diego, CA<br />
Thursday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 10th: 9 am – 9 pm<br />
Animé Los Angeles <strong>2019</strong> <strong>Jan</strong>uary 10-13,<br />
Friday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 11th: 9 am – 9 pm<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Ontario Convention Center<br />
Saturday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 12th: 9 am – 9 pm<br />
Sunday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 13th: 9 am – 3 pm<br />
* – Subject <strong>to</strong> change<br />
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01.MAR. – 04.03.<strong>2019</strong> 05.JUL. – 08.07.<strong>2019</strong><br />
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PARTY<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $4.95 Well Drinks &<br />
Martinis. Get a Martini BURGER!<br />
Tool Shed $2 Bloody Marys<br />
11:00 AM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour 5-7<br />
PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
all day<br />
Rio Azul Drag Brunch every<br />
Sunday – doors open at 11<br />
AM show at Noon.<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barrack’s World Famous Sunday<br />
Beer Bust and Sunday Night<br />
Social featuring DJ Mixie in the<br />
DJ Booth from 3 - 9<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
6:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed - Buzz Cuts, Boots,<br />
and Jocks - Come & get your<br />
hair buzzed, boot black or shoes<br />
shined, and Happy Hour prices<br />
<strong>for</strong> wearing your jock, & Djs<br />
spinning the oldies<br />
10:00 PM<br />
Barracks Jockstrap Pool<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $4.95 Well<br />
Drinks & Martinis. Get a<br />
Martini BURGER!<br />
7:00 AM<br />
Sunshine Cafe All day<br />
everyday $6.95 breakfast,<br />
coffee included<br />
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2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
Happy hour til 8pm<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Barracks Pool Tournament<br />
at the followed by free pizza<br />
at 9pm<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Monday Massage<br />
and Martini Night - Relax<br />
those muscles and melt<br />
tension away with a licensed<br />
massage therapist and $2<br />
off all Martinis with nightly<br />
specials<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
$2 PBR Tallboys and Free<br />
Pool all day<br />
Special 1/2 sandwich/soup or<br />
salad $8.75. All day everyday<br />
$6.95 breakfast, coffee included<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Pinocchio Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $4.95<br />
Well Drinks & Martini<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy Hour<br />
10am-8pm<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour 2p<br />
<strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Azul 2-4-1 until 7pm<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Tuesday Tequila<br />
Night - $1 off tequila shots,<br />
chips & salsa, nightly tequila<br />
specials start at 7PM<br />
MONDAYS<br />
TUESDAYS<br />
6:00 AM<br />
7:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $3 Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />
wells 8pm <strong>to</strong> close<br />
Special 1/2 French <strong>to</strong>ast w/<br />
bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch<br />
Inside Tournament of Roses<br />
Parade this week.<br />
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BEST BLD Breakfast lunch and dinner<br />
and Susanne Summers favorite desert spot<br />
sunshine Cafe Cathedral city.<br />
BEST PLACE TO LOSE some lbs. Work<br />
Out Gym and of course some say the local<br />
Casinos but remains unconfirmed.<br />
“AN EVENING WITH MARIE AND THE<br />
OSMONDS” IS COMING TO<br />
FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO<br />
IN FEBRUARY<br />
Tickets <strong>for</strong> the 8pm “An Evening With<br />
Marie and The Osmonds” per<strong>for</strong>mance on<br />
Saturday, February 2, <strong>2019</strong> are on sale <strong>for</strong><br />
$79, $59, and $39 at the Fantasy Springs<br />
Box Office, via telephone at (800) 827-2946<br />
or on-line at<br />
500 North Palm Canyon Drive.<br />
Villagefest Street Festival<br />
This Thursday night street fair featuring<br />
arts, crafts, food, and entertainment!<br />
Thursdays, 6pm - 10pm<br />
BEST "ALT" LGBT FILM FESTIVAL the<br />
Palm Springs International Film Festival 18<br />
LGBT films out of <strong>15</strong>0 film in a city where<br />
the entire City Council is LGBT.<br />
"Giant little ones "In this sensitive and<br />
surprising coming-of-age film, 17-year-old<br />
Franky’s drunken, confusing encounter<br />
with his best friend raises a host of<br />
questions about his sexual identity bla bla<br />
Ode <strong>to</strong> Billie Joe remake ....<br />
Saturday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 12, <strong>2019</strong>, 10:30 AM<br />
F‐104 Starfighter Open Cockpit<br />
Palm Springs Air Museum<br />
745 North Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs,<br />
CA<br />
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Springs’ monthly mod / soul / funk party,<br />
bringing the True Sounds of Mod <strong>to</strong> the<br />
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www.FantasySpringsResort.com.<br />
grooves from a universe of wonderful hit<br />
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ya...dig it? Smokey Robinson Going To A<br />
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East Baris<strong>to</strong> Road, Palm Springs, CA DIG IT! AT <strong>Desert</strong> Soul Club Mod Soul<br />
Party Saturday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 12, <strong>2019</strong>, 9:00 PM<br />
<strong>Desert</strong> Arts Festival Saturday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 12, The Tonga Hut Restaurant and Tiki Bar<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Frances Stevens For over Park23 <strong>years</strong> Online and in <strong>25</strong>4 print North facebook.com/desertdailyguide Palm Canyon Drive, PS. 27
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bigger community<br />
as do their<br />
community.<br />
Their s<strong>to</strong>ries and<br />
struggle often<br />
remain unnoticed<br />
in the quest <strong>for</strong><br />
bigger ratings.<br />
Except <strong>for</strong> the<br />
home <strong>to</strong>wn<br />
newspapers. We<br />
like <strong>to</strong> think we<br />
are part of the<br />
gay home<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
newspaper because<br />
the LGBT s<strong>to</strong>ries continue <strong>to</strong> provide click<br />
bait <strong>to</strong> no LGBT news services. In fact, until<br />
last week, no one in the gay community<br />
dared <strong>to</strong> tell Ellen not <strong>to</strong> speak <strong>for</strong> all of us.<br />
Parade opening, old meets new! Pho<strong>to</strong>s by Adrian Ayala<br />
Hurricane Maria left in Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico in 2017.<br />
This year's s<strong>to</strong>ry was the Mercer Island<br />
High School (MIHS) marching band, the<br />
Puer<strong>to</strong> Rican marching band, Banda Escolar<br />
de Guayanilla (BEG), and the devastation<br />
Between the death <strong>to</strong>ll and lack of this<br />
administration's response <strong>to</strong> the hurricane<br />
Maria left many of the BEG families having<br />
<strong>to</strong> make the decision whether <strong>to</strong> use their<br />
few resources <strong>to</strong> send their student <strong>to</strong><br />
Pasadena or “put a roof over their house".<br />
MIHS band teacher, Parker Bixby, and<br />
Escolar de Guayanilla (BEG)<br />
Mercer Island High School (MIHS)<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
Fabeyonce "<strong>2019</strong>"<br />
The year has gone by so quickly and seems like<br />
2018 was short lived. But I am so excited <strong>to</strong> see<br />
what <strong>2019</strong> has in s<strong>to</strong>re <strong>for</strong> us. 2018 was such a fun<br />
time. I've gained a new family and lost a lot of<br />
friends. But that's how life is, you win some and<br />
you loose some. At the end of the day, friends and<br />
family will stick with you no matter what.<br />
The hardest part about loosing friendships, is<br />
that <strong>for</strong> me personally, I don't like <strong>to</strong> give second<br />
chances. That sounds bad, but if you got screwed<br />
over once by them, you'll get screwed over again<br />
<strong>for</strong> sure.<br />
I Gained a new family with my motha Morgan<br />
and what a journey this is turning out <strong>to</strong> be.<br />
Becoming a McMichaels has really pushed me<br />
harder <strong>to</strong> be more outgoing and push myself in<br />
ways I haven't in the past. So I'm super excited <strong>to</strong><br />
try out new things and see what comes of it .<br />
I've gotten many great opportunities and I'm<br />
super thankful that I was watched out <strong>for</strong>. I'm<br />
also thankful that there are people who want<br />
me <strong>to</strong> succeed and go all the way. The love and<br />
respect Morgan's show gives is amazing. To<br />
be amongst other legendary queens like Delta,<br />
Mariah b, Mayhem Miller, Sonique , etc. When<br />
you step in<strong>to</strong> their world, it's a hectic life but<br />
quite a ride and one I won't <strong>for</strong>get.<br />
been learning <strong>to</strong> do. Take everyone's negative<br />
remarks and use them <strong>to</strong> become the better<br />
person I want <strong>to</strong> be.<br />
<strong>Jan</strong>uary 3 was my bday and I had such an<br />
amazing time. I was actually on vacation and had<br />
time <strong>to</strong> rest, which I never really do. But spending<br />
time with my loved ones and some friends is<br />
what was needed. We get so busy and wrapped<br />
around things, we <strong>for</strong>get about our families.<br />
Family always comes first no matter what. I did<br />
go out <strong>for</strong> lunch and had great food and cake. I<br />
was super stuffed. Did not eat <strong>for</strong> the next two<br />
days.<br />
Watch out <strong>for</strong> new things happening in <strong>2019</strong>. We<br />
have lots of amazing new ideas coming your way<br />
and can't wait <strong>to</strong> talk about them soon in these<br />
next few articles. Palm Springs, your gonna live.<br />
I think it's about time <strong>to</strong> switch things up a bit<br />
and with many ideas motha finally chose, so stay<br />
tuned <strong>for</strong> more info on this soon.<br />
I did want <strong>to</strong> thank my publisher-Will Paige of<br />
the DDG <strong>for</strong> allowing me and giving me this<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> write every week <strong>for</strong> the DDG<br />
please stay tuned <strong>for</strong> next week's article<br />
Love, your girl Fabeyonce McMichaels<br />
#Makeroom<strong>for</strong>thebiggirl<br />
Til next week my loves<br />
This year I'm gonna try my best <strong>to</strong> eat healthier,<br />
slow down on my soda drinking and try <strong>to</strong> get<br />
my butt in the gym. I'm ready <strong>for</strong> a life change<br />
and ready <strong>to</strong> be more com<strong>for</strong>table in my own<br />
skin. Previously at other shows, I was picked on<br />
<strong>for</strong> being bigger than the other queens and was<br />
called out quite a bit <strong>for</strong> it at every single show.<br />
Now, don't feel sorry <strong>for</strong> me, but encourage me<br />
that I can do better and For be over better. 23 That's <strong>years</strong> what Online I've and in print facebook.com/desertdailyguide 29
AdamsArtExpose’ ART<br />
JORDAN MEJIAS ARTIST<br />
PORTRAYING THE HOMOEROTIC<br />
MALE BODY<br />
Jordan Mejias is a Puer<strong>to</strong> Rican born<br />
artist who grew up in New York City<br />
and has developed his creative talent<br />
<strong>to</strong> capture the male body with line<br />
drawing and watercolor in a manner<br />
that demonstrates a knowledge of male<br />
ana<strong>to</strong>my and media technique.<br />
His use of watercolor paint <strong>to</strong> exemplify<br />
the homoerotic male body as full<br />
of emotional under<strong>to</strong>nes as well as<br />
showing a mastering of a difficult<br />
medium in ana<strong>to</strong>mical painting. His<br />
work has been compared <strong>to</strong> early<br />
Roman artists and Renaissance masters<br />
such as Michelangelo and Caravaggio.<br />
He has also been compared <strong>to</strong> Egon<br />
Schiele and with more contemporary<br />
artists like Paul Cadmus and our local<br />
artist/pho<strong>to</strong>grapher, Tom Bianichi who<br />
are noted <strong>for</strong> finding the erotic and<br />
sensual in the male body.<br />
Mejias attended the Parsons School<br />
of Design in New York on a full<br />
scholarship. He has created art <strong>for</strong><br />
international publications such as<br />
Future, L'Oreal, and Harcourt Brace<br />
Jovanovich. His work with the male<br />
AdamsArtExpose’<br />
body uses live models mostly from<br />
New York, many associated with the<br />
Broadway stage and the world of dance.<br />
He also does pho<strong>to</strong>graphy showing<br />
models he has used <strong>for</strong> a work who is<br />
looking at the art that was created of<br />
him. His work has been shown at the<br />
First Street Gallery and Spring Studio<br />
in New York and has also been chosen<br />
<strong>for</strong> several private collections. He<br />
has recently had a book of his work<br />
published titled, "Jordan Mejias Of Art<br />
and Men" that is full of sensuos male<br />
nudes in drawings and watercolor. He<br />
is an artist who is now known, and will<br />
be more widely recognized, as a master<br />
of the male erotic body, representing<br />
gay males collectively, as sensuous<br />
individuals that demonstrate multiple<br />
feelings through ana<strong>to</strong>mical gestures<br />
Questions, comments, suggestions.<br />
contact - adamsartexpose@gmail.com<br />
or adamsartexpose@ddg.com<br />
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Robertson started a fundraising ef<strong>for</strong>ts <strong>to</strong><br />
ensure BEG students could attend the Rose<br />
Parade. They raised $50,000 so the kids<br />
and their families could enjoy a guilt free<br />
once in a lifetime trip.<br />
It is well known that music can break<br />
any barrier. Our Palm Springs Gay Men's<br />
chorus proves that every day, and this is<br />
more proof that parades are what we are<br />
made of, the glue that holds us <strong>to</strong>gether,<br />
the unified goals we share.<br />
Also a home news s<strong>to</strong>ry Louise Siskel of<br />
San Marino, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia will take a unique<br />
place in his<strong>to</strong>ry when she holds court<br />
during the 130th Tournament of Roses<br />
Parade on Tuesday, <strong>Jan</strong>uary 1, <strong>2019</strong> in<br />
Pasadena. She will be the first LGBTQ<br />
community member — she is bisexual —<br />
and the first Jew <strong>to</strong> preside over the Parade.<br />
High School, is a member of the debate<br />
team and judicial committee, is involved<br />
in YMCA Youth & Government, and has<br />
researched breast cancer under Dr. Shehla<br />
Pervin at The Charles R. Drew University<br />
of Medicine and Science. She has even<br />
worked on research projects with NASA.<br />
And an inspiration <strong>to</strong> many LGBT highschool<br />
students <strong>to</strong> stay away from BIGOTS<br />
She even gave a message <strong>to</strong> all other young<br />
and old out there doing their thing and<br />
feeling marginalized by haters of all kinds.<br />
“I encourage everyone <strong>to</strong> stay engaged and<br />
active within your community, advocate<br />
and fight <strong>for</strong> the things you believe in,<br />
regardless of whether other people respond<br />
or care about those things in the way you<br />
do.<br />
“I think it can be easy <strong>to</strong> get discouraged<br />
when people don’t share the same passion<br />
<strong>for</strong> your values or <strong>for</strong> the things that you<br />
care about, but I hope that people continue<br />
<strong>to</strong> fight <strong>for</strong> the things that are important<br />
<strong>to</strong> them, regardless of the support they see<br />
from others.”<br />
Siskel, a Senior at Pasadena’s Sequoyah First LGBT Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
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CCBC Resort 760 324-1350 See page 2<br />
CCBC is the largest clothing optional Gay<br />
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Located just a few minutes from down<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
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Chaps Inn 760 327-8222 See page 18<br />
Don’t stay where the boys are ….. stay<br />
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the heated salt water pool, enjoy the spa,<br />
cool misting system and steam room! Play<br />
in the outdoor sling or Saint Andrew’s<br />
cross. Chaps Inn is a clothing optional 10<br />
room resort owned and operated by two<br />
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and Ian.<br />
chapsinn.com<br />
TRIANGLE INN 760-322-7993<br />
555 E. San Lorenzo Rd<br />
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Romantic and relaxing or fun and frisky. At<br />
the Triangle Inn Palm Springs, the choice<br />
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Palm Springs Resort is a feast <strong>for</strong> all your<br />
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Considered one of the best gay hotels<br />
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walking distance <strong>to</strong> Sunny Dunes gay<br />
bars and shopping and down <strong>to</strong>wn.<br />
Amenities include free wifi, daily<br />
continental breakfast, evening social<br />
hour, complimentary local gym access,<br />
air conditioning, on-site guest laundry,<br />
outdoor misters and assistance with<br />
restaurant and activity bookings<br />
inndulge.com<br />
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BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 760-329-7610<br />
McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297<br />
Ruddy’s General S<strong>to</strong>re Museum 760-327-2<strong>15</strong>6<br />
Indian Canyons 760-323-6018<br />
Palm Springs Aerial Tram 760-3<strong>25</strong>-1449<br />
Palm Springs Air Museum 760-778-6262<br />
Palm Springs Art Museum 760-3<strong>25</strong>-7186<br />
Sunnylands 760-328-2829<br />
Pat<strong>to</strong>n Memorial Museum 760-227-3483<br />
Joshua Tree National park 760-367-5500<br />
ADULT BOOK STORE<br />
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694<br />
ADULT FETISH AND TOYS<br />
*Gear Leather & Fetish 760 322-3363<br />
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694<br />
ART GALLERY<br />
Sebastian’s Gallery Appraisals - Antiques Fine<br />
Art - Estate sales and liquidation<br />
69930 Hwy 111 Rancho Mirage . Nudes | Art<br />
760-202-0582<br />
ATTORNEYS<br />
*Joseph Rhea legal criminal law human rights<br />
760 322-3001<br />
BARBER SHOPS<br />
Tim Piper 760 218 0806<br />
180 E. Andreas at North Palm cyn.<br />
BAR/PUBS<br />
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 3<strong>25</strong>-5533<br />
*Rio Azul 760-992-5641<br />
*Score 760-327-0753<br />
*Tool Shed 760-320-3299<br />
*The Barracks 760-321-9688<br />
*Tryst Bar 760-832-6046<br />
BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
Computer Service<br />
CONCIERGE-STYLE COMPUTER SUP-<br />
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Desk<strong>to</strong>ps, lap<strong>to</strong>ps, Internet/wireless connectivity,<br />
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Call Ed Lefkowitz sunnyDconsulting (760)<br />
483-31<strong>15</strong>. sunnydconsulting.com<br />
CONCRETE<br />
FURNITURE<br />
*MJ Cus<strong>to</strong>m Furniture 760 779-0303<br />
GYMS<br />
*WorkOUT Gym 760 3<strong>25</strong>-4600<br />
GENERAL SERVICES<br />
Patriot Services<br />
LIC General Contac<strong>to</strong>r<br />
Handyman | Flooring | SHOWERS<br />
PLUMBING | ELECTICAL<br />
760-327-9617<br />
Hauling<br />
Red’s Hauling. We remove trash<br />
and unwanted items. Garage clean<br />
outs. Call Red at<br />
760-288-6956<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
SHOPPING<br />
LEATHER GEAR TOYS<br />
*Gear Leather and Fetish 760-322-3363<br />
gearleather.com 650 E. Sunny Dunes<br />
Leather Repair<br />
Off Ramp Leathers 760-778-2798<br />
www.offrampleathers.com New and used<br />
leather and fetish/BSDM gear. Alterations<br />
and repairs from saddle-patching<br />
your well-loved Levis <strong>to</strong> refurbishing your<br />
prized leathers. Or get measured <strong>for</strong> a new<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>m leather outfit handmade by Paul.<br />
Great selection of consignment items.<br />
650 E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Unit 3, Palm<br />
Springs, CA 92264<br />
Notary Service<br />
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Full service Notary Public/Signing Agent<br />
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professional, and friendly.<br />
(760)-641-6400 call or text -<br />
PAINTERS<br />
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MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY<br />
Bloom In the <strong>Desert</strong> Ministries<br />
760 327-3802<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
*Sunshine Cafe 760-328-14<strong>15</strong><br />
*Bongo Johnny’s 760-866-1905<br />
*Pinocchio’s 760-322-3776<br />
* Rio Azul 760 992-5641<br />
*Georgie’s Alibi 760 3<strong>25</strong>-5533<br />
*Crazy Mels 760 832-7110<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
*Berring<strong>to</strong>n Properties 760 408-4102<br />
Nina’s traditional Greek cuisine<br />
and pizzeria. Chef Nina’s gourmet<br />
pizza is prepared with fresh<br />
<strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong> sauce and buffalo milk<br />
mozzarella. Enjoy Chef Nina’s<br />
45 <strong>years</strong> of cooking passion with<br />
100-year-old plus family recipes.<br />
The healthiest, freshest, cleanest,<br />
Hellenic cuisine ever! All day<br />
Monday is Chef Nina’s Pizza<br />
Day. Get a complementary beer,<br />
wine, or soda with every order<br />
over $20. Located on the South<br />
West corner of Ramon Rd &<br />
South Sunrise Way at “Plaza At<br />
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<strong>Your</strong> music at times incorporates<br />
your Latin roots. Is that something<br />
organic <strong>to</strong> you or is it an artistic<br />
choice?<br />
It’s both. I want people <strong>to</strong> know that<br />
I am proud of where I am from, that<br />
even though I am a fair skinned Latina,<br />
I am Puer<strong>to</strong> Rican. A lot of people,<br />
especially in LA, can’t guess where I<br />
am from half the time unless I start<br />
talking in Spanish. I want people <strong>to</strong><br />
know that Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico is a beautiful<br />
melting pot of people filled with culture<br />
and pride that is ingrained in us<br />
since birth.<br />
Tell me about your book, <strong>Desert</strong>ed<br />
Cathedral.<br />
It’s a book or poetry I’ve been writing<br />
<strong>for</strong> a while now, but was afraid <strong>to</strong><br />
share. Some are old poems from my<br />
youth but most are recent; it’s like<br />
the faucet never s<strong>to</strong>p running and the<br />
poems flowed out of me like water. I<br />
had so much <strong>to</strong> say through poetry,<br />
especially after my mother’s passing<br />
this year. I spent some time with her<br />
in the hospital the weeks leading up<br />
<strong>to</strong> her passing and I read her poetry<br />
books I brought. She asked me if I<br />
had any of mine so I read some <strong>to</strong> her.<br />
She loved it so much and requested I<br />
publish them. It’s really all thanks <strong>to</strong><br />
her that I will finally be releasing the<br />
book soon.<br />
You work with the non-profit charity<br />
organization, Puer<strong>to</strong> Ricans in<br />
Action, <strong>to</strong> help with relief from<br />
Hurricane Maria. Tell me about the<br />
organization and your work with<br />
them?<br />
I reached out <strong>to</strong> Nicole, the head of<br />
PRIA <strong>to</strong> see what I can do <strong>to</strong> help.<br />
I went <strong>to</strong> the first event and spoke<br />
about my experience with Hurricane<br />
George when I was in Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico<br />
and donated money. Then Hurricane<br />
Maria struck and I planned a show<br />
at Bar Lubitsch where all the proceeds<br />
of the event would go <strong>to</strong> helping<br />
send care packages <strong>to</strong> Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico. I<br />
helped do as much as I possibly could<br />
<strong>to</strong> the point where now Nicole and I<br />
still work closely on organizing more<br />
events <strong>to</strong>gether. Right now we have<br />
been focused on sending Water Filter<br />
Systems <strong>to</strong> families in need since so<br />
many people died not having clean<br />
water <strong>to</strong> drink on the island. People<br />
are still struggling and we are still<br />
trying <strong>to</strong> find ways <strong>to</strong> help. We also<br />
do events here in LA educating people<br />
about Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico because it’s not<br />
often taught in classes that we are a<br />
US Terri<strong>to</strong>ry. We use the same currency,<br />
you don’t need a passport <strong>to</strong> come<br />
and yes we are American citizens even<br />
though we can’t vote <strong>for</strong> the US President.<br />
The “Let’s Talk about Puer<strong>to</strong><br />
Rico” events educate people about<br />
our music, culture and his<strong>to</strong>ry. I sing<br />
native songs from Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico and<br />
explain the his<strong>to</strong>ry behind the songs.<br />
It’s also been enlightening <strong>for</strong> me and<br />
I’ve even learned how <strong>to</strong> dance some<br />
Bomba. I’ll be working on an album<br />
with PRIA next year.<br />
Tell me how helping Puer<strong>to</strong> Rico<br />
after the devastation of Hurricane<br />
Maria is close <strong>to</strong> your heart.<br />
Well, my family and I had <strong>to</strong> start<br />
from ground zero after Hurricane<br />
George washed away all our belongings.<br />
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States, we were homeless and had <strong>to</strong>
stay in shelters till we could get back<br />
on our feet. Not only that but I had<br />
family effected on the island by Hurricane<br />
Maria luckily no one died but<br />
a lot is still under construction and<br />
times are very hard <strong>for</strong> them. I got <strong>to</strong><br />
see that first hand when I went back<br />
<strong>to</strong> the island <strong>for</strong> my mother’s funeral.<br />
The place I called home was no longer<br />
the same and will need a lot of<br />
resources that people don’t have <strong>to</strong> fix<br />
the damage.<br />
You also work with a suicide prevention<br />
charitable organization,<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Matter-Not Alone. Tell me<br />
about the organization and you<br />
work with it.<br />
going off the deep end especially after<br />
my mother’s death.<br />
Aside from the release of your<br />
album, do you have another project<br />
coming up?<br />
I’ve written a song <strong>for</strong> one of the charities<br />
I support, “Screaming <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Sun”, and we will be shooting a music<br />
video <strong>for</strong> it soon.<br />
Tell me a secret-a good one!<br />
Mm, a good secret, well I got 11 tat<strong>to</strong>os.<br />
After my mother’s passing, I started<br />
going <strong>to</strong> therapy and taking care of my<br />
mental health. Which even where I am<br />
from is taboo and it is called a “White<br />
people thing”. I had <strong>to</strong> be <strong>to</strong>ugh my<br />
entire life because I didn’t have any<br />
other choice. When I started <strong>to</strong> come<br />
face <strong>to</strong> face with myself I realized that<br />
I’ve battled with important deaths that<br />
lead me <strong>to</strong> deep depressions that lead<br />
me <strong>to</strong> isolating people around me. I<br />
didn’t want <strong>to</strong> do that this time so in<br />
seeking help I learned about the You<br />
Matter Movement and saw how easy<br />
it is <strong>to</strong> sink deep in<strong>to</strong> depression <strong>to</strong><br />
the point of losing all hope <strong>for</strong> life.<br />
I’ve struggled with depression but in<br />
discovering I wasn’t alone I decided<br />
<strong>to</strong> help by learning how <strong>to</strong> prevent<br />
suicide and how <strong>to</strong> talk, teach other<br />
people ways of prevention. I became<br />
involved because I believe in mental<br />
health. It’s honestly saved me from<br />
Vic Gerami is journalist, media contribu<strong>to</strong>r and<br />
the Edi<strong>to</strong>r & Publisher of The Blunt Post. He<br />
spent six <strong>years</strong> at Frontiers Magazine, followed by<br />
LA Weekly and Voice Media Group. His syndicated<br />
celebrity Q&A column, 10 Questions with Vic,<br />
was a finalist <strong>for</strong> LA Press Club’s National Arts &<br />
Entertainment Journalism Award in 2017. Vic is a<br />
contribu<strong>to</strong>r <strong>for</strong> WeHo Times, Los Angeles Blade,<br />
GoWeHo, Asbarez, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Courier, <strong>Desert</strong><br />
<strong>Daily</strong> <strong>Guide</strong>, Armenian Weekly, GED, The Pride<br />
LA and OUT Traveler. facebook.com/TheBlunt-<br />
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More Rose Parade in Pasadena...<br />
The Tweet no one heard? "One of the<br />
<strong>2019</strong> #RoseParade floats is experiencing<br />
technical difficulties at Orange Grove<br />
and Colorado. Thank you <strong>for</strong> patience<br />
and cooperation with law en<strong>for</strong>cement!"<br />
10:18 AM - <strong>Jan</strong> 1, <strong>2019</strong> No one on the<br />
parade route got the message.<br />
Reporter notes. Parking and access was very<br />
easy <strong>for</strong> this parade. The stands are ticketed<br />
but there are miles of free space on the side of<br />
the route. To get there at 6 am, we spent New<br />
Years Eve at the best gay bar in the universe<br />
called The Hook Up at 1047 E 2nd St, Pomona.<br />
A working class gay bar where the doors<br />
are used <strong>for</strong> ventilation. We had nachos and<br />
gigantic beers. It was an unexpected pleasure<br />
<strong>for</strong> Adrian and our friend Roger. Most of<br />
us old timers remember the Hook Up. The<br />
viewing area of the float building is open <strong>to</strong> the<br />
pubic, as well as the battle of the bands.<br />
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Palm Springs City Council<br />
Approves Two-Year SunLine<br />
Transit Agency Proposal <strong>to</strong> Revive<br />
Popular BUZZ Trolley System<br />
It’s official! Palm Springs residents and<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs will soon have the opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
once again catch the BUZZ!<br />
On Wednesday night, the Council approved<br />
SunLine Transit Agency’s proposal <strong>to</strong> revive<br />
the popular trolley system, which ended<br />
June 30 in Palm Springs. The Council voted<br />
<strong>to</strong> approve a proposal that would operate<br />
the trolley system year-round, Thursday<br />
through Saturday from noon <strong>to</strong> 10 pm.<br />
The program is anticipated <strong>to</strong> begin this<br />
November and run through June 30, 2020<br />
when the Council will review whether<br />
or not <strong>to</strong> continue the City’s subsidy.<br />
Beyond 2020, SunLine will ultimately<br />
decide whether <strong>to</strong> continue the service. In<br />
addition, the Council will review program<br />
operations with SunLine at the end of the<br />
<strong>2019</strong> fiscal year.<br />
Councilmember Lisa Middle<strong>to</strong>n, who also<br />
sits on SunLine’s Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs as<br />
the City’s representative, worked with the<br />
agency <strong>to</strong> bring <strong>for</strong>ward the proposal.<br />
has stepped up <strong>to</strong> assume operation of this<br />
program and we look <strong>for</strong>ward <strong>to</strong> partnering<br />
with them.”<br />
As part of the proposal, the agency will take<br />
over the management of the system, capital<br />
costs and purchase the trolleys. The fun and<br />
colorful branding will remain the same.<br />
“SunLine is pleased <strong>to</strong> partner with the<br />
City of Palm Springs <strong>to</strong> continue this<br />
service <strong>for</strong> residents and <strong>to</strong>urists. Providing<br />
transportation options also enhances the<br />
local economy, creating more convenient<br />
access <strong>to</strong> local businesses,” said Lauren<br />
Skiver, CEO/General Manager of SunLine<br />
Transit Agency. “The BUZZ trolleys offer<br />
a fun and innovative way <strong>to</strong> get around<br />
Palm Springs. We look <strong>for</strong>ward <strong>to</strong> bringing<br />
the service back <strong>to</strong> the community and<br />
welcoming new riders <strong>to</strong> the SunLine<br />
Transit network.”<br />
“The BUZZ trolley has become a much<br />
loved, fast and fun amenity which residents<br />
and visi<strong>to</strong>rs enjoy using <strong>to</strong> get around<br />
<strong>to</strong>wn,” said Mary Jo Ginther, direc<strong>to</strong>r of the<br />
Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. “Why<br />
drive when you can take the BUZZ? It truly<br />
is a part of the magic that makes Palm<br />
Springs like no place else.”<br />
“The City Council recognized that the<br />
BUZZ Trolley has been an incredibly<br />
popular service appreciated by both<br />
residents and visi<strong>to</strong>rs and wanted a less<br />
expensive option <strong>to</strong> keep it rolling,” said<br />
Middle<strong>to</strong>n. “We are delighted that SunLine<br />
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health services, health risks, and overall<br />
well-being. We also ask you <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation on your general characteristics<br />
that might help target assistance <strong>to</strong> specific<br />
individuals and groups.<br />
Thank you in advance <strong>for</strong> taking the time<br />
<strong>to</strong> help identify Riverside County veterans’<br />
unmet needs.<br />
riversideveteranhealth.org<br />
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