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Home Finds and Living Experiences in Greater Palm Springs

Home Finds and Living Experiences in Greater Palm Springs | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

From décor to a new LGBTQ+ senior living facility, here are five design-related businesses that ought to be on your radar.

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Cyndi Lauper 2024 "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour" in Greater Palm Springs November 24

Cyndi Lauper 2024 "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour" in Greater Palm Springs November 24 | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

Today, Cyndi Lauper has announced the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour.  Produced by Live Nation, the 23-city headlining tour – Lauper’s first major run in a decade – will include a performance at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs on Sunday, November 24.

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LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert Display to Celebrate 2024 National Pride Month

LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert Display to Celebrate 2024 National Pride Month | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

In honor of National Pride Month, the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert is displaying some of its collection at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library during the month of June.The Pride Month Display showcases various items from the Archives collection to highlight the breadth and depth of the...

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Pride celebrations are underway across the nation and in Palm Springs

Pride celebrations are underway across the nation and in Palm Springs | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

The month’s long celebration of Pride officially kicked off this weekend.   Folks are celebrating across the nation and here in the Coachella Valley.  "You know it's pride in Palm Springs 365 days of the year," said Greater Palm Springs Pride President, Ron deHarte. Major cities across the country getting into the Pride spirit and hosting

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Visit Greater Palm Springs Hosts Its Biggest Annual Restaurant Week Yet

Visit Greater Palm Springs Hosts Its Biggest Annual Restaurant Week Yet | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

“Palm Springs may be known for its hot summers, but before the heat spikes this year, the Annual Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week opens Friday and runs through June 9 for locals and visitors to participate in a gourmet journey through the Coachella Valley.

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Acrisure Arena And Local Leaders Launch Pride Month With Painting “Pathway To Pride” Rainbow Crosswalk Installation

Acrisure Arena And Local Leaders Launch Pride Month With Painting “Pathway To Pride” Rainbow Crosswalk Installation | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

Today, Acrisure Arena and the Coachella Valley Firebirds, in partnership with local leaders and community representatives, celebrated the start of Pride Month with the unveiling of the “Pathway to Pride” rainbow-colored crosswalk.

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Expecting! Revolution Stage Company’s ‘Baby’ Takes a Warm Look at the Perks and Perils of Impending Parenthood

Expecting! Revolution Stage Company’s ‘Baby’ Takes a Warm Look at the Perks and Perils of Impending Parenthood | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

“I’m pregnant!” Those two little words have an enormous impact on the lives of the women who find themselves facing that reality. For hundreds of years, couples have dealt with all that the imminent arrival of a baby brings.

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Don't miss the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus' June 2 fundraisers

Don't miss the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus' June 2 fundraisers | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

The shows will take place at Reforma, located at 333 S. Palm Canyon Drive.

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2024 Summer Cabaret Series at CVRep - by Stephen Radosh

2024 Summer Cabaret Series at CVRep - by Stephen Radosh | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

If you haven’t been to CVRep’s Summer Cabaret Series yet, shame on you…..It is one of the most enjoyable evenings for theatre and cabaret lovers west of the Mississippi.  In the past they have had such Broadway names as Karen Morrow, Teri Ralston and Alix Korey to name just a few.  Also appearing...

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Everything You Need to Know about Memorial Day in Greater Palm Springs

Everything You Need to Know about Memorial Day in Greater Palm Springs | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

Experience Memorial Day weekend in Greater Palm Springs with a heartfelt celebration honoring our brave soldiers. Join us for the historic Flower Drop at the Palm Springs Air Museum and discover LGBTQ-friendly events, pool parties, drag shows, and vibrant festivities throughout the weekend.

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Palm Springs Dance Project showcase to feature 50+ local and regional dancers

Palm Springs Dance Project showcase to feature 50+ local and regional dancers | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

The Palm Springs Dance Project, in collaboration with the Palm Springs Cultural Center, is staging its 2024 Communities’ Finest Dance Showcase on Saturday, and it promises to be "an evening of live dance with a diverse range of groups and dance styles," as the press release states.

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How a Wedding Vendor Planned Her Perfect Proposal

How a Wedding Vendor Planned Her Perfect Proposal | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

“Hair and makeup artist Jen Martens and her partner of seven years, Amanda Avila, had an ongoing bit. “When we’d go to places that are special to us, we’d make a little joke: ‘If I had a ring, I’d totally be proposing right now,’ ” Martens shares.

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Ken Page, Broadway Barbara, Others Come to Coachella Valley

Ken Page, Broadway Barbara, Others Come to Coachella Valley | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

The Summer Cabaret Series at CVRep features your favorite Broadway stars May 15–July 25.

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Darker Drag: The New Creatures of the Night Show Takes Place Every Wednesday at Bart Lounge

Darker Drag: The New Creatures of the Night Show Takes Place Every Wednesday at Bart Lounge | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

Palm Springs is home to a vibrant community of drag performers who use unhinged comedy and pop classics to entertain desert audiences. Meanwhile, a goth and alternative scene—featuring DJs, bands and emo-night performances—is growing, and it now includes a weekly alternative drag show.

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The Dinah Rolls Out Star-Studded All Queer Entertainment Line-up for 33rd Anniversary

The Dinah Rolls Out Star-Studded All Queer Entertainment Line-up for 33rd Anniversary | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

The Dinah, the world’s largest event and music festival for queer women, is celebrating its 33rd Anniversary September 25th through the 29th marking its lasting impact on both the LGBTQ+ community and the city of Palm Springs.

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Naked attraction: Inside Palm Springs’ clothing-optional hotels

Naked attraction: Inside Palm Springs’ clothing-optional hotels | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

Calum McSwiggan was left pleasantly surprised when he donned his birthday suit in California to discover what it’s really like staying at a nudity-welcome resort

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‘Fellow Travelers’ Creator Ron Nyswaner Feted at Palm Springs Walk of Stars Ceremony

‘Fellow Travelers’ Creator Ron Nyswaner Feted at Palm Springs Walk of Stars Ceremony | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

“When Ron Nyswaner got word he was set to receive a permanent place on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, he learned there were options for its final destination. “I walked up and down Palm Canyon [Drive] one day in April, and I watched all the tourists...

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Southern California’s LGBTQ+ 2024 Pride Events

Southern California’s LGBTQ+ 2024 Pride Events | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

Welcome to a celebration of Pride 2024 in Southern California. Here’s a calendar of events from around the region…

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Restaurant News Bites: The Equality Wine and Food Fest Is Back... Introducing Pastelisto’s and More!

Restaurant News Bites: The Equality Wine and Food Fest Is Back... Introducing Pastelisto’s and More! | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

The latest restaurant and food news, including the return of the Big Gay BBQ; a new fusion restaurant in Palm Desert; and more!

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This Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Wedding Had a Jeopardy Seating Chart

This Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage Wedding Had a Jeopardy Seating Chart | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

“Amid the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, Danny and Andrew experienced something even more magical: Sparks that flew from the moment they met, setting the stage for romance. It all started with a swipe on an app and a same-day date for coffee, despite Danny’s disdain for the caffeinated drink.

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Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast draws 1,000, honors struggle for LGBT equality

The event also shines a light on local youth. Students participate by writing essays about Harvey Milk. Others are invited to speak.

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Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Announces Palm Springs Walk of the Stars to Honor Academy Award-nominated Screenwriter Ron Nyswaner with the 470th Star

Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Announces Palm Springs Walk of the Stars to Honor Academy Award-nominated Screenwriter Ron Nyswaner with the 470th Star | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce is set to honor screenwriter and producer, Ron Nyswaner, with the 470th star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars in the category of Entertainment. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m.
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Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Announces Cast for Sixth Annual Festival to be Held June 9, 2024

Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Announces Cast for Sixth Annual Festival to be Held June 9, 2024 | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) announced that is has now selected all of the cast members for the three plays it will present at the upcoming Festival, which will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on June 9, 2024 at 12 PM.

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PS International Film Society to Receive $25,000 Grant Ahead of ShortFest

PS International Film Society to Receive $25,000 Grant Ahead of ShortFest | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

On Wednesday, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) approved the Palm Springs International Film Society for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000. This grant will go towards supporting both the ongoing Palm Springs International Film Festival...

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A Sizzling Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Returns on Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 9, 2024

A Sizzling Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Returns on Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 9, 2024 | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

During Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week, a record 80 restaurants will offer prix-fixe menus with lunch priced at $15, $25, or $35, and dinner menus at $29, $39, $49, or $59.

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Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament: Locker Room Exposé

Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament: Locker Room Exposé | #ILoveGay Palm Springs | Scoop.it

“It never crossed my mind that I would be standing in the middle of the locker room of not just one, but three queer ice hockey teams after exhilarating and hard-fought games interviewing sweaty and exhausted players while taking photos of them unabashed, uncensored, and unfazed.

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