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<strong>MARCH</strong> 20 TH - <strong>MARCH</strong> 26 TH , <strong>2019</strong> <strong>THE</strong> <strong>ULTIMATE</strong> <strong>QUEER</strong> <strong>GUIDE</strong><br />

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COVER<br />

LGBT DAYS<br />

Cathedral City Next<br />

weekend.<br />

Photo by Adrian<br />

Let’s get serious for<br />

a moment, We are a<br />

very lucky community<br />

to see our pride<br />

season start next week<br />

and it is my Pride to<br />

share how much the<br />

DDG has contributed<br />

to starting and<br />

building Prides and<br />

other So-Cal gay<br />

events. Every year,<br />

the work load makes<br />

me think this will be<br />

my last year, but then<br />

someone reminds me<br />

of our mission and<br />

importance of local<br />

media support.<br />

I remember when<br />

Pride was celebrated<br />

on Arenas road,<br />

then it moved to<br />

the stadium and<br />

then Downtown PS.<br />

And everyone was<br />

expecting it to be a<br />

disaster. But each<br />

one got better and<br />

then Joshua Tree,<br />

DHS, and next week<br />

Cathedral City. Our<br />

only complaint is "I<br />

can't find a DDG!",<br />

They can be found<br />

on line 24/7 at<br />

desertdailyguide.com.<br />

But we are addressing<br />

it in April and I think<br />

everyone will hate it.<br />

Continued on page 44<br />

10 QUESTIONS<br />

WITH VIC<br />

By Vic Gerami<br />

Adrian's<br />

Pics<br />

POP Culture<br />

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Parker Young<br />

Don’t let Parker Young’s chiseled<br />

good looks and his modeling days<br />

for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger<br />

fool you, as he is much more than<br />

a pretty face. This Arizona native,<br />

all-American, former football team<br />

captain’s well-rounded talents and<br />

grounded personality have helped<br />

to make him a sought-after leading<br />

man in Hollywood. Life keeps<br />

getting better for the star of Bravo’s<br />

hit show, Imposters, as he is about<br />

to become a first-time father.<br />

Modesty aside, how would you describe<br />

yourself?<br />

I guess I’m just a dude who’s<br />

trying to have a good time, and<br />

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EDITORIAL<br />

DDG IS<br />

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY<br />

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888-743-3349 or<br />

FAX 844-800-9700<br />

EDITOR: Will Paige Adrian<br />

Ayala<br />

Contributing Writers:Will Paige,<br />

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Adams’s art<br />

Contributing Photographers:<br />

Marko Russell, Mike Thomas,<br />

Frank Failing, David Stanfield<br />

National Representatives<br />

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DDG Media Group/ Desert<br />

Daily Guide<br />

Opinions expressed in the DDG<br />

columns do not necessarily<br />

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its staff, or its advertisers.<br />

DDG is not responsible for<br />

claims made by its advertisers,<br />

or the products or services<br />

they offer. Listings, pictures,<br />

or advertisements in the DDG<br />

should not be construed to<br />

represent or reflect the sexual<br />

orientation of any business, its<br />

owners, or its staff. All events are<br />

subject to change without notice.<br />

Any omissions of events are not<br />

intentional. © 2017 DDG Media<br />

Group , All Rights Reserved.<br />

will@desertdailyguide.com<br />

Volume 24, Issue 38<br />

March 20 - March 26, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Inside This Week’s Issue<br />

Page 12<br />

“Daily What’s Happening”<br />

Page 14<br />

“DDG BUSINESS DIRECTO-<br />

RY” Page 39<br />

13 10 Questions with Vic<br />

30 AdamsArtExpose’<br />

40 Adrian’s Picks<br />

38 Classifieds<br />

20 Word of the week<br />

33 Gay Resorts<br />

37 GROUPS/HELP<br />

38 Massage Directory<br />

22 Queer Otaku<br />

21 The Center Schedule<br />

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W O R K O U T G Y M<br />

P A L M S P R I N G S<br />

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WORKOUT GYM HOURS:<br />

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W W W . W O R K O U T G Y M P S . C O M<br />

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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />

Can you darw?. See page 22<br />

Bars & Restaurants<br />

Featured<br />

Pinocchio In the Desert<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 />

36815 Cathedral Canyon<br />

Drive, CC<br />

(760) 328-1415 6:00 am<br />

QUADZ (760) 778-4326<br />

200 S Indian Canyon Dr ,<br />

PS, CA<br />

The Barracks - Leather Bar<br />

67625 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 to 8PM<br />

SPECIALS<br />

Brunch Rio Azul Sundays 11am<br />

Beer Bust Barracks 2pm to 2 Am<br />

Massage Mondays Tool Shed<br />

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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 />

Bottomless 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 $10.25, 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 to 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 for 1 Rio Margaritas<br />

Hour 10am-8pm $3.75 Well<br />

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 25 ounce cans fair<br />

2:00 PM<br />

all day<br />

Chill Bar Deserts only M4M<br />

Barracks Open Happy Hour 7:30 AM<br />

Strip Club<br />

2p to 8PM 2:00 PM<br />

Pinocchio Everyday<br />

9:00 PM<br />

Tryst Bar and Lounge Open - Bottomless Champagne! Barracks The Underground<br />

Happy Hour 2p to 8PM $4.95 Well Drinks &<br />

Drink specials for 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 />

Continued from page 18<br />

Hauwezi kuvuka ziwa hadi uwe na<br />

ujasiri wa kutouona urefu wa pwani.<br />

SWAHILI<br />

You can never cross the ocean until you have<br />

the courage to lose sight of the shore.<br />

Fetish gear or leather 9pm till<br />

closing.<br />

QUADZ Karaoke<br />

Tool Shed Underwear Night<br />

Happy Hour prices for 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 />

to close<br />

7:AM<br />

Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />

Special California<br />

Chipotle Benedict $10.50,<br />

Lunch Special Fish and Chips<br />

$10.25. All day everyday $6.95<br />

breakfast, coffee included<br />

7:30 AM<br />

Pinocchio Everyday<br />

Bottomless Champagne! $4.95<br />

Well Drinks & Martinis<br />

2:00 PM<br />

Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />

2p to 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 for 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 />

Bottomless 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 to 2<br />

PM (2 drink minimum)<br />

2:00 PM<br />

Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />

2p to 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 for 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 $10.25.<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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SIGNATURE DATES<br />

INSIDER <strong>GUIDE</strong><br />

LGBTQ CENTER OF <strong>THE</strong> DESERT<br />

(760-416-7790)<br />

"A Night in Italy"<br />

Singer Bonnie Gilgallon accompanied by<br />

Eric Frankson<br />

Friday, March 22 @ 6:00-9:00 p.m.<br />

Hosts: Brad Kane, Jeff Hocker, Steve Shuman,<br />

Henry Doering, Andrew Bird<br />

Reservations: 415-336-5109<br />

sfhank3@gmail.com<br />

(Min. Donation $50)<br />

www.PSGMC.com<br />

BEST BET: Dear, Anita Bryant.<br />

SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH<br />

SHOWTIME 7:00 PM (Doors open at<br />

6:30PM) Desert Rose Playhouse 69-620<br />

Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270<br />

This Production is in honor of any LGBT<br />

Parent who because they revealed their<br />

truth as being Lesbian or Gay, lost custody<br />

of their children.<br />

Tickets www.lawtp.org<br />

BEST BET: FIGHTING TRUMP<br />

Desert Stonewall Democrats<br />

Barbara Boxer and Darrah Johnson, CEO<br />

Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the<br />

Pacic Southwest<br />

March Meeting<br />

SCOTT HINES MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC<br />

at the CENTER (760-416-7899)<br />

1301 North Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 301,<br />

Palm Springs, CA 92262<br />

TheCenterPS.org<br />

Daily programing is available online at the<br />

above website or by calling the Center.<br />

SAVE <strong>THE</strong> DATE:<br />

Intermediate Spanish begins April 2nd<br />

HIV Long Term Survivors Group begins April<br />

24th<br />

Zumba Gold with Mario every Tuesday and<br />

Thursday 11 to 11:45 AM<br />

Better Balance and Brain every Thursday 11<br />

AM to Noon<br />

Trump's War on Women's Rights<br />

Sunday March 31, <strong>2019</strong>, 3:00 - 5:00<br />

PMAcqua California Bistro<br />

71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage<br />

(At The River)<br />

A joint meeting with Democratic Women<br />

of the Desert. desert-stonewall.org<br />

SPACE IS LIMITED SO MEMBERSHIP<br />

IN EI<strong>THE</strong>R CLUB IS REQUIRED TO<br />

ATTEND.<br />

BEST BET: LATE NIGHT BAR AND<br />

RESTYRANT RUNWAY RESTURANT MEET<br />

Meet at the bar sleep at the hotel!<br />

BEST BET: GAY SUNDAY BEVERAGE BUST<br />

Get together at The<br />

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Calling all<br />

Artist!<br />

www.mikufan.com<br />

It’s that time of the year; the time for Snow<br />

Miku and her rabbit partner Yukine design<br />

submission is finally here! Show off your<br />

artistic talent and take on this chance to<br />

have your designs as the stars of the next<br />

Snow Miku festival. This year we’re onto<br />

the theme of “Musical Instrument”!<br />

Entries are open starting now until April<br />

19th, <strong>2019</strong> at 5:00 PM JST, with the result<br />

announcement to follow by the end of<br />

August <strong>2019</strong>. Please follow the rules below<br />

closely otherwise your entries will be<br />

invalid!<br />

Please draw Snow Miku and rabbit Yukine<br />

together as there is no separate submission<br />

for the two. You can post any number of<br />

works made by yourself.<br />

Entries are open starting now until April<br />

19th, <strong>2019</strong>at 5:00 PM JST, with the result<br />

announcement to follow by the end of<br />

August <strong>2019</strong>. Please follow the rules below<br />

closely otherwise your entries will be<br />

invalid!<br />

"SNOW MIKU" is the character who<br />

enlivens the wintery Hokkaido.<br />

The design is based on "a pure white snow<br />

sculpture of 'Hatsune Miku,'" that was<br />

created for "Sapporo Snow Festival 2010."<br />

If you would like to submit your SNOW<br />

MIKU drawing to the DDG we will<br />

publish. Send them them to<br />

miku@desertdailyguide.com<br />

Note: Times are Japan standart time. Japan<br />

Standard Time is 16 hours ahead of Pacific<br />

Daylight Time<br />

EVENTs<br />

Anime Expo<br />

July 4 - 7, <strong>2019</strong><br />

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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING Continued from page 20<br />

7:30 AM<br />

Pinocchio Bottomless<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 />

for wearing your jock, & Djs<br />

spinning the oldies<br />

10:00 PM<br />

Barracks Jockstrap Pool<br />

7:30 AM<br />

Pinocchio Bottomless<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 />

2:00 PM<br />

Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />

2p to 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 />

Bottomless 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 />

to 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 />

Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $3<br />

wells 8pm to close<br />

7:00 AM<br />

Sunshine Cafe Breakfast<br />

Special 1/2 French toast w/<br />

bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch<br />

Ghost Flower<br />

Mohavea confertiflora<br />

Desert Lilly Santuary.<br />

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Barracks<br />

BEST BET: GAY <strong>THE</strong>ME NIGHTS at the<br />

ToolShed Bar and The Barracks.<br />

dressed in your favorite ROCKY HORROR<br />

PICTURE SHOW costume for your chance<br />

to win the Golden Lips award. Top three<br />

costumes will win prizes.<br />

BEST BET: Best bottomless Champaign<br />

Breakfast starter at Pinocchio's of the<br />

Desert<br />

BEST BET: EVERY DAY Breakfast, lunch,<br />

and dinner at Sunshine Cafe in Cathedral<br />

City.<br />

Villagefest Street Festival<br />

This Thursday night street fair featuring<br />

arts, crafts, food, and entertainment!<br />

Thursdays, 6pm - 10pm<br />

MASH BASH<br />

Join us to celebrate the Mobile Army<br />

Surgical Hospital MASH Units of the US<br />

Military in true M*A*S*H fashion with<br />

drinks and food and live music! March 23,<br />

<strong>2019</strong> 6-10pm<br />

BEST BET: LIVE PERFORMANCE Rose<br />

Mallett, Jazz Hall of Fame presented at The<br />

Purple Room Supper Club in Palm Springs<br />

Mar 19 <strong>2019</strong> - Jun 04 <strong>2019</strong><br />

BEST BET: CONCERT<br />

PALM SPRINGS GAY MENS CHORUS<br />

“Quiet No More – A Choral Celebration<br />

of Stonewall” Annenberg Theater, 101<br />

Museum Drive, Palm Springs Art Museum,<br />

Palm Springs<br />

April 26 at 8:00p.m. April 27 at 8:00p.m.<br />

April 28 at 3:00p.m. $25/$35/$50 June <strong>2019</strong><br />

will mark the 50th Anniversary of The<br />

Stonewall Uprising. PSGMC has joined<br />

with 20 choruses throughout the United<br />

States to commemorate this pivotal point<br />

in the LGBT movement by commissioning<br />

a major choral work to tell the story of the<br />

men and women who banded together<br />

for a common cause.In addition to this<br />

commissioned work, PSGMC will perform<br />

songs, which have inspired people to work<br />

for equality and freedom for all. “Quiet<br />

No More” will celebrate the bravery of<br />

suffragettes, the dedication of blue and grey<br />

collar workers.<br />

The work of Harriet Tubman, an<br />

abolitionist and political activist, who freed<br />

slaves through the Underground Railroad<br />

and the peaceful protests of Martin Luther<br />

King, Jr. Songs of joy and humor will<br />

describe the perseverance of the many<br />

men and women who continue to advocate<br />

for the full acceptance of LGBT people in<br />

society.<br />

BEST BET: Rocky Horror Fans<br />

On March 20, The fun starts at 6pm with<br />

the Rocky Cocktail party& charity event<br />

along with a costume contest. Come<br />

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Continued from page 27<br />

March 29 - 31, <strong>2019</strong> Cathedral City’s LGBT<br />

Days, scheduled for Easter Weekend, March<br />

29 – 31, will honor the LGBT community<br />

and celebrate the diversity of Cathedral City.<br />

The free weekend festival includes an<br />

opening night kickoff party, the 5th annual<br />

community LGBT Days bed race, live<br />

musical performances, outdoor dancing,<br />

food, beverages, and community booths.<br />

cathedralcitylgbtdays.com<br />

Indian Wells International Arts Festival<br />

03/29/<strong>2019</strong> TO 03/31/<strong>2019</strong><br />

(760) 346-0042 indianwellsartsfestival.com<br />

BLACK PARTY by Joe Whitaker Presents<br />

DILF Palm Springs BLACK PARTY by Joe<br />

Whitaker Presents Sat, Apr 27, 8:00pm<br />

The Barracks Bar, Cathedral City, CA<br />

Bearracuda at the Barracks March 30 <strong>2019</strong><br />

Saturday March 30, <strong>2019</strong> UNDERWEAR<br />

NIGHT! $10 adv tix available ticketfly.com<br />

MAR 24 When I Rise OperaArts & DesertX<br />

Exhibition is open to the public<br />

thru Sunday, April 21, <strong>2019</strong>. Desert X is a<br />

site-specific Biennial Exhibition that first<br />

took place in the spring of 2017. Artists<br />

from different parts of the world were<br />

invited to make work in response to the<br />

unique conditions of the Coachella Valley<br />

desertx.org (Mini map below)<br />

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AdamsArtExpose’ ART<br />

STAN BERNING - ARTIST FINDING<br />

HIMSELF THROUGH HIS ART - NEW<br />

MEXICO<br />

Stan Bernng was very open to<br />

discussing his art at his display at<br />

Art Palm Springs. He has a poetic<br />

manner of describing the art and<br />

the process of creating it. He has<br />

been a working artist, creating<br />

drawing,paintings, sculpture, and<br />

prints most of his adult life. Thirty<br />

Years of his creative life has been<br />

lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico.<br />

The New Mexico landscape along<br />

with his studies of life drawing the<br />

human body have inspired his work<br />

which also includes writing and<br />

teaching as well as being a gallery<br />

owner.<br />

He describes, in his own words,<br />

how life drawing has affected him.<br />

"There is no cheating life drawing.<br />

In a landscape no one but the artist<br />

will know if a tree has been moved<br />

or the contour of a mountain<br />

changed. But a drawing of the<br />

human body, even allowing for<br />

it's infinite varieties of shapes and<br />

sizes, is either accurately rendered,<br />

AdamsArtExpose’<br />

deliberately abstracted or obviously<br />

flawed. Figure drawing, for me has<br />

always been about getting out of the<br />

way while my eyes see and my hands<br />

render."<br />

Stan offered to show some of his past<br />

work which was carefully stored in<br />

a wood box with individual prints of<br />

contour line drawings of the human<br />

figure. These completed during<br />

a period in his career where life<br />

drawing became an inspiration for<br />

integration into landscape painting.<br />

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The paintings in the exhibit were<br />

combinations of watercolor and<br />

gouache and some oil painting. Most<br />

were landscapes inspired by living<br />

and working in the colorful New<br />

Mexico Desert. He described his<br />

early years in New Mexico where<br />

as a driver for a courier service he<br />

traveled between locations and<br />

observed the contours and colors<br />

of the landscape in various light<br />

conditions These experiences<br />

influenced along with the study of<br />

the human body integrated into<br />

the landscapes formed the visual<br />

abstractions found in the paintings.<br />

Questions, comments, suggestions,<br />

contact - adamsartexpose@gmail.<br />

com or adamsartexpose@ddg.com<br />

Mr. Berning's work has been<br />

exhibited in locations from San<br />

Francisco and Paris to the Lincoln<br />

Center in New York. In 2005<br />

his paintings became the focus<br />

of the film "Off The Map" which<br />

starred Joan Allen and Sam Elliott.<br />

Following this experience Sam<br />

traveled up the West Coast of North<br />

America which inspired his writing<br />

of his memoir, "About Art".<br />

You can learn more about Stan<br />

Berning's work at his website,<br />

www.stanberning.com<br />

AdamsArtExpose’ ART<br />

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will be, will be The future's not ours to see.<br />

BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

LGBT AND LGBT FRIENDLY<br />

RESORTS PALM SPRINGS STYLE<br />

CCBC Resort 760 324-1350 See page 2<br />

68-300 Gay Resort Drive<br />

CCBC is the largest clothing optional Gay<br />

men’s resort in Southern California.<br />

Located just a few minutes from downtown<br />

Palm Springs, Our 3.5 acre fantasy<br />

playground is perfect for weekend getaways<br />

and extended stays.<br />

ccbcresorthotel.com<br />

Chaps Inn 760 327-8222 See page 18<br />

Don’t stay where the boys are ….. stay<br />

where the men are! Swim in or laze by<br />

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 />

British transplants and life partners, Stuart<br />

and Ian. chapsinn.com<br />

BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

Did you know? The DDG is now the ONLY Palm Springs gay Magazine! We can now<br />

reveal the dirty little secret of our longevity and our loyal readership over the years. Every<br />

other local rag had an expiration date. But here we are since 1994! All the other so called<br />

media outlets would never list us because unlike them we are independent journalist. But<br />

the real secret is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) designed into every<br />

issue, along with something new, something borrowed, and something blue has been<br />

our trade mark, but ASMR is our weapon. ASMR is a perceptual sensory phenomenon,<br />

likened to meditation, which encompasses a pleasant and calming “tingling” sensation<br />

localized to the scalp and neck in those able to experience it. Every time you turn the page,<br />

you quietly hear it. A noise that will trigger wonder and happiness similar to buying a<br />

lottery ticket. You will wonder "Will I get rich, Will I find love and the answer is Whatever<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 />

is yours. This award-winning, and historic<br />

Palm Springs Resort is a feast for all your<br />

senses, with a special flair for Southern<br />

(California) hospitality. triangle-inn.com<br />

INNdulge 760 327 1408 See page 9.<br />

601 S Grenfall Rd, Palm Springs<br />

Considered one of the best gay hotels<br />

and gay resorts in Palm Springs Located<br />

in the heart of warm sands area and<br />

walking distance to Sunny Dunes gay<br />

bars and shopping and down town.<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 Store Museum 760-327-2156<br />

Indian Canyons 760-323-6018<br />

Palm Springs Aerial Tram 760-325-1449<br />

Palm Springs Air Museum 760-778-6262<br />

Palm Springs Art Museum 760-325-7186<br />

Sunnylands 760-328-2829<br />

Patton 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) 325-5533<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 />

PORT I AM NOT MAC-PHOBIC!<br />

Desktops, laptops, Internet/wireless connectivity,<br />

virus remediation. Catering to locals &<br />

resort/out-of-town guests. Reasonable rates<br />

Call Ed Lefkowitz sunnyDconsulting (760)<br />

483-3115. sunnydconsulting.com<br />

CONCRETE<br />

FURNITURE<br />

*MJ Custom Furniture 760 779-0303<br />

GYMS<br />

*WorkOUT Gym 760 325-4600<br />

GENERAL SERVICES<br />

Patriot Services<br />

LIC General Contactor<br />

Handyman | Flooring | SHOWERS<br />

PLUMBING | ELECTICAL<br />

760-327-9619<br />

Hauling<br />

Red’s Hauling. We remove trash and unwanted<br />

items. Garage clean outs. Call Red at<br />

760-288-6956<br />

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

SHOPPING<br />

LEA<strong>THE</strong>R 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 to refurbishing your<br />

prized leathers. Or get measured for a new<br />

custom 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 />

McFarland Mobile Notary Service<br />

Full service Notary Public/Signing Agent<br />

I come to you wherever you are! Available<br />

5 a.m. – 11 p.m. E Docs accepted. Dependable,<br />

professional, and friendly.<br />

(760)-641-6400 call or text -<br />

PAINTERS<br />

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MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY<br />

Bloom In the Desert Ministries<br />

760 327-3802<br />

RESTAURANTS<br />

*Sunshine Cafe 760-328-1415<br />

*Bongo Johnny’s 760-866-1905<br />

*Pinocchio’s 760-322-3776<br />

* Rio Azul 760 992-5641<br />

*Crazy Mels 760 832-7110<br />

REAL ESTATE<br />

*Berrington Properties 760 408-4102<br />

TRAVEL<br />

Nina’s traditional Greek cuisine<br />

and pizzeria. Chef Nina’s gourmet<br />

pizza is prepared with fresh<br />

tomato sauce and buffalo milk<br />

mozzarella. Enjoy Chef Nina’s<br />

45 years 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 />

Sunrise.” 555 South Sunrise Way<br />

Palm Springs 760-323-8552<br />

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REAL ESTATE<br />

*Berrington Properties 760 408-4102<br />

Theatre/Playhouse<br />

*Desert Rose Play House 760-202-3000<br />

Palm Canyon Theater 760 323-5123<br />

Annenberg Theater 760 325-4490<br />

McCallum Theatre 760)340-2787<br />

TRAVEL<br />

MOVING? Utilities<br />

Gas 800-427-2200<br />

Water 760-323-4971<br />

Electric 800-990=7788<br />

Trash 800-973-3873<br />

Recycling 760-327-1351<br />

Free Trolley Buzz<br />

GROUPS/ORG/HELP<br />

LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF <strong>THE</strong><br />

DESERT 1301 North Palm Canyon, 3rd<br />

Floor PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262<br />

760-416-7790/www.thecenterps.org<br />

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-<br />

227-2345<br />

AMVETS: 760-323-9085<br />

BLOOM IN <strong>THE</strong> DESERT MINISTRIES:<br />

760-327-3802<br />

BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />

Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services<br />

Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071<br />

DEMOCRATS OF <strong>THE</strong> DESERT<br />

desertdemocrats.org<br />

democratsofthedesert@gmail.com<br />

DESERT AIDS PROJECT: 760 323-2118<br />

DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770<br />

DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION<br />

760 864-1234<br />

DESERT STONEWALL DEMOCRATS:<br />

760 260-8104<br />

DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700<br />

FRONTRUNNERS psfr.org<br />

GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727<br />

Gay Book Club of PS—write to bookclubofps@yahoo.com<br />

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM<br />

psmuseum.org 760 322-4800<br />

Transgender community transcc.org<br />

PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM<br />

psairmuseum.org 760 778-6262<br />

PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS<br />

760-219-2077<br />

PALM SPRINGS LEA<strong>THE</strong>R ORDER OF<br />

<strong>THE</strong> DESERT 760 272-5553<br />

PALM SPRINGS PRIDE pspride.org<br />

NATURIST DAY PASSES<br />

PALM SPRINGS SOCIAL SUN TANNERS<br />

(PSSST), gay/bi male nudist club:<br />

pssstonline.com.<br />

Gay Men CCBC Resort,<br />

Family DeAnza Springs Resort Jacumba,<br />

CA, Living Waters, Desert Sun Resort<br />

Call to add your<br />

gay/gay friendly<br />

Listing TODAY<br />

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DDG LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS AND MASSAGE<br />

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<strong>THE</strong> FOLLOWING WEEK Line ads are 30 words or less.<br />

Classified ADS 30 words or less $15.00 per week FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE WEEKS All ads must<br />

be paid before publication (unless prior arrangements are made). DDG Media Group assumes no<br />

responsibility for the content of ads or for the reliability of our advertisers.<br />

We are open, Monday-Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM Proofing limited to first run.<br />

NEW DROP off (no cash) address is:1717 E. Vista Chino Drive, A7-480, Palm Springs, CA 92262<br />

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equipped with knowledge and experience.<br />

Inquire via text at 310 904 9195<br />

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From: Kam Sisco <br />

Date: 3/19/<strong>2019</strong>, 4:41 PM<br />

To: "publisher541@desertdailyguide.com" <br />

Dear Anita Bryant<br />

a readers theatre stage play by<br />

activist and author Dr. Ronni Sanlo<br />

Sunday, April 7 th , 7:00pm<br />

(doors open at 6:30pm)<br />

The Desert Rose Playhouse<br />

69620 Hwy 111<br />

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270<br />

Tickets: $25 (Includes Q&A and after show reception with playwright<br />

Dr. Ronni Sanlo and cast)<br />

Tickets can be purchased through www.lawtp.org<br />

In 1977 singer Anita Bryant kicked off her anti-gay work in an effort<br />

to repeal Miami's new non-discrimination ordinance. Successful,<br />

Bryant took that campaign on the road across the country. The next<br />

year the Florida legislature ruled that lesbians and gay men were not<br />

fit parents. In 1979, Ronni Sanlo came out as a lesbian and lost<br />

custody of her two young children. Years later, she wrote a letter to<br />

Anita Bryant. This readers theatre stage play, both dramatic and<br />

humorous, shares the challenges of pain and the power of forgiveness,<br />

as it tells the stories of LGBT history during that time through the<br />

AIDS crisis to the present.<br />

Opening Song “Dear Anita”<br />

Words by Michele Weiss<br />

Music by Lin Philippi<br />

Performed by Michele Weiss and Lin Philippi<br />

Cast:<br />

Frannie Sanders Michele Weiss<br />

Woman 2 Lin Philippi<br />

Woman 3 Mei Ling Tom<br />

Man 1<br />

David Brooks<br />

Man 2<br />

Tom Kuhn<br />

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ADRIAN’S PICKS FOR <strong>THE</strong> MAN THAT<br />

NEEDS EVERYTHING.<br />

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#1 Superman Taking Flight<br />

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Get ready for flight with this larger than<br />

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required, this life-size statue comes in 3<br />

sections including a black round base with<br />

a collector's plaque, a lower body section,<br />

and an upper body section. Complete with<br />

Rubies' deluxe quality cape, this Superman<br />

Taking Flight Life-Size Statue is made from<br />

made of fiberglass reinforced plastic. Let's<br />

not forget his life-size bulge!<br />

#2 Nike Lunar Force 1<br />

Duckboot Low Textile<br />

$140.00 nike.com<br />

The Nike Lunar Force 1 Duckboot Low<br />

Textile Men’s Shoe is a cold-weather, lowtop<br />

version of the original Air Force 1. It's<br />

equipped with a textile upper, aggressive<br />

detailing, and a rugged outsole so you<br />

can face the elements in comfort and<br />

style. Textile upper enhances durability.<br />

Foam midsole with Air-Sole unit delivers<br />

lightweight cushioning. Aggressive rubber<br />

lug pattern provides traction in coldweather<br />

conditions.<br />

#3 Novel Duffle | Mid-<br />

Volume<br />

$84.00 herschel.com<br />

The novel duffle is one of Herschel supply's<br />

most popular duffle silhouettes. It features<br />

Herschel supply's signature shoe compartment<br />

for easy and organized travel while<br />

keeping to Herschel supply's classic styling.<br />

This bag is great to take to the gym or for a<br />

short weekend away.<br />

#4 Flare Trunk w/ Almost<br />

Naked<br />

$41.00 andrewchristian.com<br />

The brand new Flare Trunk is only to be<br />

worn by the ultra-sexy man, not afraid of<br />

attention. This means you, gorgeous! In<br />

limited edition metallic fabric, each trunk is<br />

built to be perfectly flattering. They feature<br />

our bestselling Almost Naked pouch,<br />

made to be perfectly anatomically correct!<br />

You can wear it all night without worrying<br />

about sticking, squashing, re-adjusting,<br />

sweating and chafing. You'll have a truly<br />

unique, enjoyable wearing experience.<br />

They'll feel like you're not wearing anything<br />

at all!<br />

IMAGE OF <strong>THE</strong> WEEK.... ADRIAN WITH CONGRESSMAN ADAM SCHIFF Adrian travels<br />

the globe looking for the coolest trends in fashion and toys. If you would like to have<br />

your product featured in this column send a note to: adrian@desertdailyguide.com<br />

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help some people along the way.<br />

You grew up an all-American guy in<br />

Arizona, playing football, before moving to<br />

Los Angeles to pursue acting. How did that<br />

transition happen?<br />

I took a theater class my junior<br />

year of high school, and for<br />

whatever reason my teacher was<br />

very encouraging. I think he<br />

simply needed more guys in the<br />

class, but nonetheless he let me<br />

skip into the advanced theater<br />

program, and<br />

suddenly the captain of the football<br />

team was leaving practice early<br />

to hurry to rehearsals. I’m sure<br />

I wasn’t anything too special on<br />

stage, but I definitely enjoyed<br />

myself enough to want to make a<br />

career out of it, and I guess I was<br />

simply naive enough to think I<br />

could make it happen. So I packed<br />

my bags and headed to Hollywood.<br />

How do you reflect on your days as<br />

a model for Calvin Klein and Tommy<br />

Hilfiger?<br />

The modeling thing wasn’t really<br />

for me.<br />

You have been a very in-demand, busy<br />

and successful actor for years and now<br />

you are on Bravo’s “Imposters.” Has the<br />

journey been as rewarding as your current<br />

successes?<br />

Absolutely! I’ve had a lot of<br />

incredible experiences, as well as a<br />

lot of difficult ones, and I wouldn’t<br />

trade any of them.<br />

How is it to star in Imposters, on a very<br />

innovative and groundbreaking network<br />

like Bravo?<br />

I love being on Bravo. They are<br />

relatively new to the scripted game,<br />

so I feel like they are especially<br />

committed to helping their shows<br />

succeed. Plus Bravo fans are<br />

diehard.<br />

What does your average day look like?<br />

Normally my day would consist<br />

of several or all of the following:<br />

work out, meditate, film, meetings,<br />

study, write... However, I am at<br />

an interesting precipice right now<br />

in my life as I am about to have a<br />

daughter in a couple of months,<br />

and since my life is probably about<br />

to change forever, my daily agenda<br />

has temporarily shifted slightly. At<br />

the moment my days consist of,<br />

in addition to doing press for<br />

Imposters, basically getting ready<br />

to become a dad.<br />

For my lady that means “nesting,”<br />

i.e. nonstop decorating of the<br />

baby’s room and buying baby<br />

supplies and whatnot for the last<br />

7 months. For me it’s been more<br />

about getting my mind right. I’ve<br />

read more books than I have in the<br />

last couple years. I’ve learned to<br />

surf, sail, golf, slack-line, play the<br />

ukulele, and play racket ball. I’ve<br />

gone camping, dirt biking, rock<br />

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climbing, rappelling, played tennis<br />

and basketball consistently, and<br />

competed in a triathlon. Next on<br />

the list is Brazilian<br />

jiu jitsu. It’s as if I’m attempting to<br />

obtain some last minute knowledge<br />

and skills in hopes of being able<br />

to impart even a modicum of<br />

wisdom on this little girl. I feel very<br />

fortunate to have been afforded the<br />

opportunity to take some time to<br />

reflect on my life—where I’ve been,<br />

where I’m at, and where I want<br />

to go—because pretty soon my<br />

average day may look a whole lot<br />

different.<br />

for cancer, they never receive a<br />

single bill for anything; not for<br />

treatment, travel, housing, or food.<br />

All that all they have to worry<br />

about is helping their baby.<br />

What project(s) do you have coming up?<br />

Right now I’m contractually tied<br />

to Imposters, so I’m keeping my<br />

fingers crossed for a third season<br />

as I prepare for my biggest project<br />

yet, raising a daughter!<br />

Tell me a secret-a good one!<br />

I could probably beat you at a<br />

breath holding contest.<br />

Tell me about your fans? Do you have any<br />

interesting stories?<br />

I love meeting fans. I was at a gym<br />

today on a Navy Base in Coronado<br />

playing basketball. A couple guys<br />

challenged my buddy and me to a<br />

game of 2 on 2. Half way through<br />

the game the guy defending me<br />

said, “You look like an actor.” He<br />

was trying to think of who I looked<br />

like the whole game, and I’m pretty<br />

sure that’s why we won. He finally<br />

figured it out and we took some<br />

pictures and agreed to a rematch<br />

next time.<br />

What is your favorite cause or charity?<br />

I compete in a triathlon every year<br />

to help raise money for St. Jude<br />

Children’s Hospital. I love St. Jude<br />

because when a family takes their<br />

child to the hospital to be treated<br />

Vic Gerami is journalist, media contributor and<br />

the Editor & Publisher of The Blunt Post. He<br />

spent six years 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 for LA Press Club’s National Arts &<br />

Entertainment Journalism Award in 2017. Vic is a<br />

contributor for WeHo Times, Los Angeles Blade,<br />

GoWeHo, Asbarez, California Courier, Desert<br />

Daily Guide, Armenian Weekly, GED, The Pride<br />

LA and OUT Traveler. facebook.com/TheBlunt-<br />

Post<br />

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But that is to be expected because we like the old<br />

ways. We moved here to keep the old ways. But<br />

that never works. If you want to know, stop by our<br />

booth and we will tell you in advance. We have<br />

about $500.00 in giveaways from our advertisers<br />

and even some surprise gifts. I am not sure of the<br />

ducks game because everyone seems to win the<br />

big prize.<br />

We made great gains in my life time, we are<br />

bigger, we are bolder, and we have more<br />

acceptance then ever. We have great bars,<br />

restaurants, and hotels to sustain our community.<br />

This week, The Tool Shed and Richard Passmore<br />

raised $10,000 for AID/Lifecycle and that is<br />

repeated all over town by others. As Adrian has<br />

developed a new following of younger readers<br />

with the cosplay/anime community. They<br />

have been inviting us to cover expos all over<br />

Southern California. The cosplay community<br />

is very supportive and affirming of our queer<br />

community. One common threat that comes<br />

up is the way we treat consent. They have a big<br />

sign that says "Cosplay is not consent". Some<br />

people are still not getting that. They still think<br />

provocative dress or action is consent.<br />

I can assure you, we are all part of<br />

the #metoo movement when it came<br />

to consent.<br />

Before consent is given, don't assume its not given<br />

under any circumstances. Anyone that knows<br />

me and my Leather Trident membership, knows<br />

I don't like to throw a wet blanket on anything.<br />

But without consent, you are bumping up against<br />

actual civil or criminal charges.<br />

has a right to decide who, when, and how they are<br />

touched. AND FOR HOW LONG!<br />

This is not an issue for the 99%, Most do nothing<br />

until invited or they will ask. "Baby its cold<br />

outside", to many, is a harmless song, but to some<br />

victims of rape, it is 3 minutes of horror.<br />

As our community grows, we need to become<br />

more civil towards each other. If you backstab<br />

some you claim to be friends with, what does that<br />

really say about your innocence.<br />

So no matter the setting, maintain a respectful<br />

attitude of being kind to everyone you meet,<br />

especially your bartenders , barbacks and<br />

whomever serves you. Their intent is to make<br />

life fun for a lot of people, not just you. A tip<br />

shows graditude for that job so if you can afford<br />

it, tip well. If not, it's understood your suppoprt is<br />

equally valued.<br />

But also stand your ground when someone does<br />

not respect you or your space. Space is something<br />

built on trust and different with each relationship.<br />

You don't have to fight them, let them know and<br />

leave it at that. Don't argue with a fool. I am a<br />

great advocate of ghosting troubled people that<br />

never seem to improve. Drunks, Republicans, and<br />

the like! I am kidding Drunks are not the same<br />

as Republicans because Drunks don't know what<br />

they are doing. That is a joke of course, there are<br />

good people on both sides. We just have to be<br />

"Good-er".<br />

A good rule of thumb is if you don’t know their<br />

name, you don’t actually have any relationship,<br />

even if you see each other often. Again, nearly<br />

everyone knows this already. Don't accept the<br />

2005 narative “If you act provocatively, you<br />

somehow need to accept unwanted sexual<br />

battery.” Intentionally sexually touching without<br />

It's quite easy really. First: The universal safe word<br />

is only valid AFTER consent is given. A boy in a<br />

dress from their favorite anime costume is not fair<br />

game for sexual touching. Nor is an underwear<br />

night or just being at a gay pool party. Everyone permission is sexual battery!<br />

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<strong>THE</strong> LAST WORD<br />

Don't forget Desert Stonewall Democrats<br />

March Meeting Trump's War on Women's<br />

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Sunday March 31, <strong>2019</strong>, 3:00 - 5:00 PM<br />

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