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The Barbra Streisand Shop! Hello Gorgeous!
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Visitors to southern California for the past five years, have been seeking out this unique
Barbra Streisand Shop
in Palm Springs, California.
The "barber shop" by day / Streisand gallery and "Barbra Shop" by night is presently located at Silver Scissors, 278-D North Palm Canyon in the Harvey Frank Arcade. (The shop was located at 303 Arenas until last year.)
Owner, Louis (Lou) J.Papalas was the curator of the Streisand Legacy Collection Exhibit at the Hollywood Museum in Hollywood California.
The 1200 piece exhibit featuring over 50 of Barbra's costumes/gowns was on exhibit from December 2005 through January 2007.
A smaller exhibit featuring the legendary and iconic "My Name is Barbra" gown, from the 1965 TV special of the same name, remained on display at the Hollywood Museum through September 2007.
Currently the Salon Hours are 9-5 Monday -Saturday, and 10-3 on SundaysGallery Hours can change seasonally, so call if you are interested in stopping by 248-225-3158.
There are over 50,000 Streisand items for sale! Visitors marvel over the numerous and
varied collectibles and art on display. Items ranging from $1 to $10,000 are available for purchase. Tens of thousands of Streisand items are warehoused near the Barbra Shop. Warehouse tours may be scheduled by appointment.
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Korean Gay Film NO REGRET Opens in Palm Desert this Weekend
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Regent Releasing newest film is the the Korean's gay feature "No Regret" which opens in Palm Spings/Palm Desert this week.
08/01/08 Palm Desert
@ Cinemas Palme d'Or
Set in Seoul, South Korea, "No Regret" centers on Sumin (Lee Young-Hoon), who leaves the orphanage where he grew up and heads to the city to study art design.
After losing his job at a factory due to layoffs, he finds himself working as a prostitute in a gay bar.
Initially Sumin resists the advances of Jaemin (Lee Han), who comes from a rich and conservative family that doesn’t accept his sexual identity.
Eventually Sumin succumbs to Jaemin’s advances, after they briefly experience happiness as passionate lovers, Sumin and Jaemin’s relationship falls into heartache and tragedy.
Watch the movie trailer for NO REGRET!
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WELCOME TO BEST GAY PALM SPRINGS!
This site is currently under construction and will be launching officially Summer 2008.With year round sun, breath-taking mountain views and world-class shopping, Palm Springs has twice been voted the best gay destination. And we plan to cover and promote everything under the sun in this desert tropical oasis!
Let us be your guide to everything gay and gay-friendly in Palm Springs and also show you some things off the beaten path, that only the locals know about!
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Cinema Diverse – The 2008 Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival July 22-27
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FIRST YEAR EVER!
Cinema Diverse, the Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, will present cinema from around the world, and bring together film artists, film lovers, and industry professionals in a celebration of film and video that reflects, informs, enriches, and often transforms lives.Celebrate the inaugural year of CINEMA DIVERSE! An amazing Festival with 16 film programs, including features, documentaries and shorts that showcase the best in LGBT filmmaking. This year’s festival takes place from Tuesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 27, 2008, at the Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road in Palm Springs.
Tickets and passes ON SALE NOW and may be purchased at the Camelot box office
or by calling 760-325-6565. VIEW THE COMPLETE FILM LINEUP ONLINE.
CINEMA DIVERSE: The 2008 Gay & Lesbian Film Festival • Palm Springs, is dedicated to advancing and further strengthening our diverse gay community through the establishment of a world-class forum that presents lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cinema from around the world. We bring together film artists, film lovers and industry professionals in a weeklong celebration of motion pictures that reflect, inform, enrich and often transform lives.
Cinema Diverse is a program of the Palm Springs Cultural Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education, to nurturing community-wide participation in the cultural arts, and to sponsoring scholarship awards for deserving individuals. For more information, please visit http://www.psculturalcenter.org.
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HOLDING TREVOR - Palm Springs Screening Friday July 18th
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This summers dark/romantic gay feature film "Holding Trevor" will open this Friday, July 18
@ Cinemas Palme d'Or in Palm Desert,
72840 Hwy 111.
It's getting rave reviews around the country!
About HOLDING TREVOR - Trevor Holden has just witnessed his boyfriend Darrell overdose on heroin--again. And as his oldest friend, Trevor feels a responsibility to help Darrell in his latest attempt at sobriety, much to the dismay of his own best friends Jake and Andie. But, when Darrell starts using again Trevor is finally ready to call it quits. And just when he does, he meets the ever so charming Ephram. Simply being everything that Darrell is not immediately wins Ephram a number of points. As Trevor’s relationship with Ephram quickly progresses, it starts to put a strain on his friendships with Jake and Andie. Jake, the self-proclaimed sex-addict, is starting to worry a little bit about his past catching up with him, namely in the form of HIV. And Andie, who drunkenly ends her sexual dry spell with a one-night stand, realizes that Jake might have less to worry about than she does. Meanwhile, Ephram accepts a job thousands of miles away in New York City, and he wants Trevor to go with him. Now, what started out as Trevor’s own personal existential journey, turns into a path that will lead everyone to what is most important: themselves.
Holding Trevor is continually poignant, relentlessly self-deprecating, and just the type of cerebral dark comedy that can speak directly to the twenty-somethings of today while letting other generations in on the joke.
"The story of a young guy on the rebound from a drug-addicted ex is elevated by extraordinary performances, especially that of Brent Gorski in the title role. Jay Brannan is terrific as his bed-hopping best friend...Don't miss this one."
~David Weigand, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
"The script, the performances, and the cinematography are all spot-on, making this film a pleasure to watch, with both humor and emotion. Strongly recommended. Watch for it on DVD, and hopefully also in a theatre near you."
~Lincoln Madison, FILM QUEEN REVIEWS
WATCH THE HOLDING TREVOR TRAILER @ YouTube.
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What is GAY PRIDE?
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June is GAY PRIDE month around the world!
It is traditionally celebrated the last Sunday of June, in most cities. Pride celebrations stemmed from the Stonewall Riots in New York City.
The Stonewall Riots were a series of violent conflicts between LGBT people and New York City police officers that began during a 28 June 1969 police raid, and lasted several days. They were centered at the Stonewall Inn and are widely recognized as the catalyst for the modern-day movement towards LGBT rights.
Gay pride or LGBT pride refers to a world wide movement and philosophy asserting that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Heterosexual people have sometimes asked me, "Why do you have to have a pride day? Why are you so proud? We don't have straight pride day?" - It's about not feeling ashamed of who we are. It's about showing people our numbers, that we are in fact EVERYWHERE. We come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
Gay pride is about appreciating yourself and other members of our community for being different. GAY PRIDE means accepting yourself and celebrating who you are.
Gay pride advocates work for equal "rights and benefits" for LGBT people. The movement has three main premises:
- that people should be proud of their sexual orientation and gender identity,
- that sexual diversity is a gift,
- and that sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent and cannot be intentionally altered.
Someone at Cedar Rapids Pride said, "Often the hardest person to come out to is yourself. GAY PRIDE doesn't just happen. It is hard work to overcome the profound effects of abusive religion and cultural abandonment that afflict all minorities. Self-esteem is the greatest achievement that you can reach in life. Your sense of self-worth is so valuable, that you work hard all of your life to find and express it. To reach your goal of self-esteem and happiness requires knowledge and positive experience."
Jed Ryan from Lick The Web says, "So, what is "Gay Pride?" It may not be so important that we find a universal definition. What's more important is that all of us feel positively and lovingly about being who we are-- in our case, definitely including but not limited to being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered-- at least for one moment in our lives and hopefully more. And that can be in June or any other month, at the Parade or any other location, or whether you're 17 or 70. Ultimately, the real and most important meaning of "pride" is in within each one of us."
Marches celebrating Pride (pride parades) are celebrated worldwide, and every year, the number of gay people and their supporters grows bigger and bigger! We're here, we're queer, you'd better get used to it!
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Palm Springs East Canyon Voted a Top Gay Owned Spa in U.S.
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OUT TRAVELER has recently named East Canyon Hotel and Spa, one of the top 10 gay owned spas in the U.S.!
Enjoying the fruits of a recent expensive renovation, this upscale gem of a retreat distinguishes itself from other Palm Springs gay resorts with its no-nudity policy and a highly experienced staff of professionally trained massage therapists working a full-service spa on the premises (making it one of only a handful of gay spa resorts in the world). Fifteen tasteful rooms and suites (with Italian Frette linens, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, large LCD flat-panel TVs, his-and-his vanities, and oversize showers) enclose a quiet swimming pool and whirlpool, with the San Jacinto Mountains looming beyond. Treatments range from heated stone massages to reiki to two masseurs working on you at once! - Out Traveler
The spa offers a wealth of options for pampering yourself. And the complex itself has won numerous awards! Palm Springs’ jewel in the desert. Awarded Out & About’s Five Palm and Editor’s Choice Awards for the past five years (2000 – 2005), and Member – World’s Foremost Gay and Lesbian Hotels. - 15 luxury rooms, attentive staff, full range of spa treatments, makes this a truly sensuous experience.
The East Canyon Hotel and Spa is a refreshing destination for those seeking style and sumptuousness with a personal touch. The only gay hotel in Palm Springs with a full service spa.
East Canyon Hotel and Spa
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Gay Golfing in Palm Springs with Stonewall Golfers
GOLF is very big in Palm Springs!
And The Stonewall Golfers is an organization of gay and lesbian golfers in PS. Golf enthusiasts meet every other week for rounds on area courses.
"Our membership includes golfers of all ages and abilities. We schedule social golf dates several times per month at golf courses in the greater Palm Springs area and elsewhere. Additionally, we organize several golf tournaments each year. Visitors to Palm Springs are encouraged to sign-up online and join us for our social
golf dates and tournaments."
Stonewall Golfers welcomes visitors and non-members and have a schedule online of their upcoming events.
In other Outdoof fun, you can check out:
Different Spokes
Bicycle Club of Palm SpringsNew club featuring non-competitive Sunday and holiday outings for adult rides of all interest levels (casual, moderately serious, or brisk-to-fast). Helmets required on all club rides.
Email: bike.club@verizon.net Phone: (760) 318.1229.Frontwalkers/Frontrunners
Gay & Lesbian running/walking club
It's a nice way to spend time outside, get some exercise and make some friends. The group is mostly men, but they welcome women!
Phone: (760) 416-3734 Website: Psfr.orgSoftball
Palm Springs Gay Softball League (PSGSL) For the GLBT community.
Call Tommie at 818-470-4837 or Stephen at 760-641-4230.
The Spring Season starts March 2nd at Demuth Park in Palm Springs, fields 7 and 8 at 3pm.
Website: Palmspringssoftball.comHiking Group
An informal group that hikes trails in the local area. Hikes are generally local, on weekend mornings. If you are interested in getting on the mailing list for the group, send an email to ArtOfLiving2@aol.com. Patty Curtiss (pattycurtiss@msn.com) has been doing many of the hikes recently, and may be the one who replies to you. "We are also looking for women interested in helping to organize informal hikes, since we are not always available!"
Clothing Optional Gay Resorts and Hotels in Palm Springs
CLOTHING OPTONAL!
I don't think there is any other city that offers more gay-exclusive, clothing-optional gay resorts than the Southern California desert community of Palm Springs! They range in style and prices and it can be a hard choice, with so many options.
Writer Andrew Collins gives us his top 12!
1. The Hacienda at Warm Sands
Intimate, classy, and with finest personal attention of any gay resort in Palm Springs, the Hacienda at Warm Sands lies in the heart of the gay-resort district for which it is named. A well-trained, easygoing staff tends to guests every need, and the perks are many: beautiful complimentary breakfast and lunch spreads, a self-service laundry with free supplies, an extensive library with books and periodicals - there's even a pillow menu, so that you'll get a great night's sleep in your cushy room. Decor is posh yet casual enough for relaxation - think French doors with plantation shutters, Asian furniture, two-man showers (in top suites). The grounds are meticulously kept, with tile walkways, two pools, and a gurgling Spanish fountain.2. East Canyon Hotel & Spa
Off on its own in a northern downtown residential neighborhood, away from most of the other gay resorts, East Canyon also stands out because it's the only men's property with a full-service spa - and this is no mere massage room but a small but complete spa with the finest equipment and trained technicians. East Canyon is elegant and low-keyed, and although it's clothing-optional, the place eschews the cruisy-steamy vibe common in Palm Springs - it's a perfect place to quietly hide away for a weekend or come with a partner for a romantic getaway. Rooms are done in muted earth tones, with lots of space to back, and top-of-the-line amenities. It's one of the pricier options in PS, but a steady stream of repeat guests suggests its worth it.3. Desert Paradise Resort
It's the many little details that the management tends to that makes Desert Paradise such a hit with fans, including the loyal contingent of repeat guests. The 14-room spread in the heart of Warm Sands, close to gay bars and restaurants, has a decidedly whimsical, almost campy sensibility - rooms are named for leading divas (Barbra, Cher, Judy, et al), and immaculately kept, furnished with high-end pieces and useful amenities (wall safes, wet bars, cordless phones, and so on). The rooms open around a decent-size pool, but you'll also find a dry sauna, steam room, fire pit, guest computer stations, fireplace hot tub, outdoor garden shower, and gurgling fountains everywhere you look. It's the definitive gay Palm Springs resort of fun-seekers.4. Terrazzo Palm Springs
Extremely friendly, welcoming owners have poured plenty of effort and care into turning this moderate-to-upscale resort just off East Palm Canyon Drive (on the south side of Palm Springs) a winner. There's just a great vibe here - the guests always appear to be having a blast, and the mood balances festive, relaxed, and playful. The 12 rooms are contemporary and unfussy, with a vaguely Southwestern look (including attractive Saltillo-tile floors); some have French doors opening to the pool area. A very good Continental breakfast is included (complete with espresso bar), and there's a nice little gym and a quite large pool. About the only drawback is some traffic noise from the busy road, but the resort is fully walled-in for privacy.5. Casitas Laquita
Palm Springs has only a pair of women's resorts, and Casitas Laquita, thanks the dedication of its competent and caring ownership, offers the best overall experience. The Southwest-themed 15-casita compound sits on more than an acre on the south side of Palm Springs, just off busy (mind the noise) but convenient East Palm Canyon Drive. Towering palms and fragrant gardens give the grounds a secluded, luxuriant feel, and Laquita has one of the largest pools of any gay resort. A plus here is the wide range of room sizes and styles - many have fireplaces, and some come with full kitchens, and even the least expensive units are quite large and well-outfitted. Entertainment and small parties are offered in the cozy "wine cellar" lounge.6. Triangle Inn
A peaceful, contemporary compound at the end of San Lorenzo Road, the Triangle Inn nine cheery suites whose elegant, distinctive furnishings would suggest a much more expensive resort. In fact, the rates here are quite reasonable, especially when you factor in the many pluses, such as fully stocked kitchens or kitchenettes in each unit. Bathrooms are large and well-outfitted, and each units comes with games, magazines, and books - the entire property has a wonderfully personal feel about it. A sleek pool area acts as the resort's focal point, where breakfast and afternoon refreshments are served each day. Of the under-10-room gay properties in town, the Triangle is one of the best, and it's a terrific value.
7. Santiago Resort
This tasteful, up-market compound on San Lorenzo Road combines reasonble rates and a host of useful amenities to rank among one of the city's most popular and well-liked clothing-optional resorts. Santiago isn't a sexplex, although cruising isn't unheard of here (especially late at night). The crowd tends to be 35 and older, appreciative of the largest pool among any gay resort in town as well as such amenities as complimentary lunch and breakfast, combo DVD-CD-VCR players in rooms, and high-quality linens, bedding, and furnishings with a Spanish-Italian-Mediterranean flare, including Judith Jackson bath amenities. The gardens and landscaping here are among the prettiest in town, and the entire resort of beautifully kept.
8. Century Palm Springs
Although located in the Warm Springs gay resort area, this sleek, stunningly designed Mid-Century Moderne hideaway actually caters to a mixed gay/straight crowd - it's gay-owned and tends to be mostly male during the busy winter months. Furnishings at this high-end retreat pay homage to the top designers of the mid-20th century, with pieces by Eames and Noguchi. There are just nine rooms, opening to a courtyard with a small but attractive pool, and the sun patio looks out at Palm Springs' magnificent desert mountains. Rooms are minimalist chic, and some have full kitchens and separate private patios. The Century is peaceful and sophisticated, yet a short walk from gay bars and eateries.9. La Dolce Vita Resort
With a swanky Italian theme and some of the most substantial and beautiful grounds of any Palm Springs resort, the 20-unit La Dolce Vita is one of the best destinations in town for social butterflies - there are myriad places to mingle, including two pools, two hot tubs, a well-equipped outdoor gym, a 12-man clothing-optional steam room, and a variety of landscaped paths and walkways. The resort is in a quite residential area on the south side of downtown, a short walk from a few good restaurants and shops. There are two distinct hotel "wings", and many rooms have French doors leading directly out to a pool area. Private patios, Aveda bath products, and high-quality robes and linens are further enhancements. A terrific place, all-around.10. INNdulge
This steamy compound in the heart of the Warm Sands neighborhoods makes no apologies about catering heavily to guys on the make (couples, singles...groups). The 24-room INNDulge is super-cruisy, but it's also well-maintained, with a respectful and fun staff, and with a bright, clean, and sunny vibe. You could stay here without feeling any pressure to socialize, but if it's quiet you want, you might want to choose another property. Rooms here have rustic pine and wrought-iron furnishings, but guests tend to spend a lot of time sunning on the grounds and around the pool, working out in the gym, and making new friends among fellow guests. Rates are about average for gay PS resorts, a good value considering the above-average accommodations.11. Chestnutz
A reliable, mid-priced option along San Lorenzo Road, Chestnutz is one of the better-established gay resorts in Palm Springs, and it has a fanatically loyal following among past guests, who appreciate the warm, family-like mood and nicely furnished rooms, many which have received substantial upgrades in recent years. Chestnuts fills a nice niche by providing personal service, including a hearty full breakfast and afternoon apps and cocktails in the rates, and creating a vibe that's equally relaxed and social - it's a good option if you're looking to meet other guys (most guests prefer to go without clothing around the grounds), but just as inviting for couples seeking seclusion. A 15-man hot tub and good-size pool round out the amenities.12. Queen of Hearts
One of the two women's resorts in town, the Queen of Hearts is a bit smaller and simpler (and also less expensive) than Casitas Laquita, but it's still a lovely spread set on a peaceful residential street, hidden away from noise and traffic. Rooms, which have are individually decorated with tasteful, modern pieces, open to a mid-size pool and prosaically furnished lanai - there's also a Jacuzzi tub. Across the street, the owners also have an intimate three-suite property, the Desert Hearts Inn - perfect if you're seeking privacy. It may be that the resort's best attributes are its guests and staff: there's a genial spirit of camaraderie here, and the owners do a great job advising guests on things to see and do around town.Andrew Collins has traveled the world gathering information.
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Desert Pride Gay and Lesbian Community Center Palm Springs
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Headquartered in Palm Springs, CA, the Desert Pride Community Center DPCC operates on the principal of providing direct services, educating the public and organizing for social change.
With a focus on the needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, the Desert Pride Community Center, also known as, "a place to call home", addresses the necessity to create a healthy & vibrant environment which allows LGBT people to represent themselves in an affirmative atmosphere.
Further, our program areas include healthy families, civic leadership and education, arts and culture, computer training and educational workshops; and public meeting space to help our community grow and flourish.
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