Join L-Fund for their annual gala! HONORING TRAILBLAZERS! Kate Kendell- Bobreta Franklin Community Service Award Robin Tyler- L-Fund Visionary of the Year Award Andrea Meyerson- L-Fund Visionary of the Year Award Elizabeth Wholihan- Ambassador of the Year Award If you have purchased a table for 10, please email Table Host names to info@ l-Fund.org. Please put Host Table Name in the Subject line. Thank you!

• Dame Joan Henrietta Collins, DBE born May 23, 1933 is an English actress, author and columnist. She made her stage debut at the age of nine, trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London entered British films in 1951.
• She then went under contract to 20th Century Fox in 1955 and appeared in such films as "Land of the Pharoahs," "The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing" "Rally round the Flag, Boys" with Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward and "The Virgin Queen" with Bette Davis.
• In 1980 she landed the role of Alexis Carrington, the vengeful and scheming ex-wife of John Forsythe’s character in Dynasty, which made her an International superstar and brought her a Golden Globe award for best actress in 1982.
• In 2015 she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to charity.
• She will discuss her amazing life and career and share some fascinating backstage stories from her many years in Hollywood.

• Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning writer and actress Renée Taylor – known to millions for her role on The Nanny as Fran Fine's food-obsessed mother - looks back on a life full of memorable roles in Hollywood and on Broadway, and just as many fad diets. A self-described “diet junkie,” Taylor dishes out juicy anecdotes about -- and weight loss tips from -- Hollywood legends such as Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando and Cary Grant (she used to think that if she ate like a star, she’d just might live like one). By sharing her highs and lows – on and off the scale – as only she could, Renée Taylor proves how the ability to laugh will get you through it all.
• There is a 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM performance on January 26th.

• The Fourth Annual Palm Springs Craft Cocktail Week, a production of the Coachella Valley Independent, takes place Jan. 31-Feb. 8, 2020! The week includes the Craft Cocktail Championship, which starts at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Moxie Palm Springs.
• Bars  and Restaurants valley-wide will be doing special cocktails and cocktail menus and donating a portion of the proceeds to the Desert AIDS Project and the LGBT Community Center of the Desert.
• Click here for a list of participating restaurants.

• Adoption Roulette is based on a true account of Elizabeth Fuller and her husband adopting a little girl from Russia. The couple soon finds themselves trapped in a story that has all the elements of a Hitchcock thriller. At times witty, at times terrifying, the play takes the audience on a ride through the streets of Moscow and into the hinterlands of Siberia as the couple tries to realize their dream. Ms. Fuller and Mr. Vig advise: “Fasten your seatbelts, Palm Springs theatre goers, for a wild ride of an adventure and a story you will never forget.”
• There is a 2:00 PM matinee on Saturdays and Sundays

Join us for our popular Bourbon Excursion series where this month we are featuring the full lineup of Maker's Mark at Frank's Bourbon Bar - the Coachella Valley's largest collection of rare and premium whiskeys! This month’s Bourbon Excursion features the full lineup of Maker's Mark and will include the following expressions: ​ - Maker's Mark - Maker's 46 - Maker's Cask Strength - Makers Private Select - Maker's White ​ Time: 4pm to 6pm Tickets are $50. Attendees must be 21 yrs and over with valid ID. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges.

• The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Creative Writing - Discovering Ourselves
• This class offers experience, ideas, and shared readings as we begin to begin, to start our stories in a variety of genre. By the end of this course, students should be able to have a good draft of whatever they're writing with an opportunity for public reading. Writing is an adventure that inspires and motivates. Students will be supported throughout this process. Creativity means resourceful, our birthright, and we'll write together in the context of our times and culture.
• About the Facilitator: Author, LGBT historian, and playwright Dr. Ronni Sanlo is the Director Emeritus of the UCLA Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center (LGBT) Center and a frequent keynote speaker and consultant on LGBT issues in Higher Education. Now retired, Dr. Sanlo directed the UCLA LGBT Center, was professor and director of the UCLA Masters of Education in Student Affairs, and was a Faculty in Residence.
• When:  Mondays, 4 to 6 PM - 10 weeks
• Cost:  Members: $80 | Non-Members: $100
• Registration is required.

• Monday Musicals presented by the City of Rancho Mirage presents The Fantasticks 
• The world's longest-running musical EVER!
• Starring alumni of David Green's Musical Theatre University, Broadway "friend" Sal Mistretta (Evita and Sweeney Todd) and another special guest to be announced.
• $54.50 for an entertaining show and a delicious 3-course dinner (incl. tax & gratuity)
• Doors open to Acqua's gorgeous River Room at 5:00pm, show begins at 6:00pm.
• Please call Acqua for reservations:  760.862.9800

AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN Join us for a special evening with Itzhak Perlman, whose career is legendary since his U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show over 60 years ago. The program will be a new multi-media experience with Perlman sharing stories of his life and career, and performing with his longtime pianist Rohan De Silva. This will be a unique and extraordinary event, not to be missed. www.itzhakperlman.com

Cannabis Wellness Tours is the best way for consumers to gain an education about cannabis. We provide a one of a kind, in-depth look at the many potential health benefits that cannabis can provide.

This tour is for anyone who wants to discover the health benefits of cannabis, the science of the human endocannabinoid system, safe consumption methods, and more!  Get the knowledge you need to feel confident about cannabis use!

•  See How Cannabis Is Grown!  Meet a passionate staff of growers using state of the art technology.
• Tour In Comfort on a comfortable, non-smoking bus.  We are not a party bus and no cannabis consumption is permitted during the tour.  Water and healthy snacks are provided.
• Our Health Focused Tour provides an in-depth look at the many potential health benefits that cannabis products can provide, including CBD for you and your pets.
• Enjoy a Cannabis 101 Presentation where we’ll provide an overview of cannabis terms, introduce you to the different strains of cannabis, and acquaint you with the science behind why cannabis is a healthy choice.
• Explore Products while we visit select retail shops to enjoy a guided shopping experience.
• Gain a newfound appreciation of cannabis and how it can play a wellness role in your life.
• We provide a Positive Experience – you’ll leave with the tools you need to make informed decisions about cannabis use.
• This Tour is for Everyone!  It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, experienced or a newbie.  You’ll learn something new about cannabis and how it may improve your quality of life.
• Not A “Party Bus”- discover cannabis in a safe, no pressure environment, free of judgment and stigma.  We do not partake of any cannabis during the tour.
• If you’ve heard about the health benefits of cannabis but have yet to try it, or been overwhelmed by all the products in dispensaries, we can help you find the right healthy cannabis products for you!  We also provide guidance on where to find information you can trust.Cannabis Wellness Tours provides an illuminated, educational experience, shining a light onto this very misunderstood ancient medicine.

We can’t wait to meet you!  See you on the bus!

 

• The Palm Springs Art Museum presents Lino Tagliapietra: Il Deserto Fiorito from Dec. 14, 2019 to April 12, 2020.
• One of the greatest living artists working in glass, Lino Tagliapietra was born in 1934 in Murano, Italy and became an apprentice glassblower at age 11. Even at a young age, Tagliapietra exhibited an immense dexterity for glass and, at age 21, was appointed the title of “Maestro,” an honor reserved for only the best glassblowers.
• This special exhibition includes more than 30 pieces created over the past 15 years, including new work. The selection highlights Tagliapietra’s creations in a range of spectacular and experimental forms, as well as his intense colors and intricate patterns.
• The museum is closed on Wednesdays and open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursdays.

• The Palm Springs Art Museum presents Gerald Clarke: Falling Rock from January 18th to May 31st.
• The Museum is closed on Wednesdays.
• The Museum is open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursdays.

• Gerald Clarke: Falling Rock is the first mid-career survey and major solo exhibition of contemporary Native American artist Gerald Clarke. A member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians, Clarke utilizes wit and humor to expose historical and present-day injustice, bringing a de-colonial perspective to critical social, economic, and environmental issues facing our world.

Touching History commemorates the 50th anniversary of New York’s Stonewall riots, a landmark uprising against police harassment and social injustice that sparked the gay liberation movement and the modern struggle for LGBTQ civil rights. The museum is closed on Wednesdays. Thursday the museum is open from noon to 8:00 PM Bringing together an intergenerational group of contemporary artists working in photography and collage, this exhibition explores queer kinship, care, and community through the immediacy and intimacy of touch. The ease and freedom with which many queer people today show affection is one aspect of the numerous social changes provoked by LGBTQ activists of the 1970s. For many, this is a part of daily life that we now take for granted. The artists in Touching History mine historical materials and collaborate with queer elders to examine the continued relevance of activist legacies and community organizing. By focusing on the powerful, affirming, and unruly sensation of touch, these artists forcefully embody the notion of the personal is political. This exhibition includes artists Marcela Pardo Ariza, Stephen Barker, Robert Andy Coombs, Jess T. Dugan and Vanessa Fabbre, Jonathan Molina-Garcia, Kang Seung Lee, and Joey Terrill.

• Imaging Change considers a range of photographic approaches to historical memory, and how the past can shape notions of self and community.The exhibition presents photographic work by artists who explore ways in which the past affects the conditions of contemporary life, and identifies the photographic object as a productive site for healing and change.
• The museum is closed on Wednesdays
• On Thursdays, the hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Experience the work of one of the most important and influential designers of the 20^thcentury in Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe, on view now. Alexander Girardcreated stunning interiors for restaurants, private homes, corporate offices, and even airplanes, and warmed up modernism with his whimsical, optimistic patterns and designs.

• The museum is closed on Wednesdays.
• On Thursdays, the hours are 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Beginning Spanish
• This 10-week program is intended as an introductory course for absolute beginners in the Spanish language.
• Bob Stark will work in the classroom to develop the four essential skills of learning Spanish: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. This class is structured to feature engaging activities, both in listening as well as in reading and writing.
• Students will need to purchase a textbook for this class: Easy Spanish: Step by Step by Barbara Bregstein.
• This popular and fun class has consistently sold out, so please make your reservations early.
• When:  Tuesdays & Thursdays - 1:30 to 3:30 PM | Starting January 14th, 2020
• Cost:  Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120
• Contact:  760-416-7790 for info and to sign-up.  Limited space available.

Come make some noise with your feet at Keith Mottola's Beginner Tap class on Tuesday afternoons starting Tuesday, October 29th through January 2020! 👞 Keith Mottola’s professional career ran from 1976 to the present, from Broadway tours, regional theaters, cruise ships and major theme parks. He was the owner and artistic director of Steps off Broadway in the Boston area from 1991 until 2015 both teaching and producing up to 12 musicals a year. Keith currently teaches at Step by Step in Palm Springs. *Important note to participants from instructor: Bring hard sole shoes before investing in tap shoes* Call The Center @ 760-416-7790 to register! $10 Members | $15 Non-members per session #thecenterps

The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Beginner Tap Starting OCTOBER 29th, 2019 | Session runs thru January 2020 Tuesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 PM Cost:  Center Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15 About the Instructor:  Keith Mottola’s professional career ran from 1976 to the present, from Broadway tours, regional theaters, cruise ships and major theme parks. He was the owner and artistic director of Steps off Broadway in the Boston area from 1991 until 2015 both teaching and producing up to 12 musicals a year. Keith currently teaches at Step by Step in Palm Springs. Important note to participants from instructor: Bring hard sole shoes before investing in tap shoes.

Happy New Year! We hope you had an enjoyable break and well rested, ready for the year ahead!! At our January meeting, our topics will be: "Political Landscape update - how you can get involved." Our invited speaker is Tony Hoang of EQCA. We will also hear from Jerome Braun, a Partnership specialist with the US Census Bureau, tasked with ensuring that typically under-represented groups get counted - this includes LGBTQ folks. Jerome will identify some concrete ways in which members can get involved. *Also at this meeting candidates seeking election to SD28 and AD42 have been invited to speak and we will vote on endorsements. We will also vote on Club Officers (Chair and Vice Chair) and Steering Committee members for 2020-2021. IMPORTANT NOTE: To vote you must be a registered Democrat and a "member in good standing" - i.e. MEMBER MORE THAN 30 DAYS; or LAPSED LESS THAN 180 DAYS AND RENEWED AT THE MEETING. Members registered as "Decline to State" are Associates and are not eligible to vote. Members in Good Standing for more than 180 days are eligible for nomination to the Steering Committee and to Office positions. If you wish to be nominated please notify us at info@desert-stonewall.org. For more information on Desert Stonewall Democrats, please visit us at http://www.desert-stonewall.org/ Reasonable accommodations will be provided for people with disabilities. Please call us 760-268-8104 at least 48 hours in advance to make your request or for any questions, including but not limited to the program, parking, restroom facilities, ASL requirements or alternate format materials

The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series Commission has put together an exciting lineup for the upcoming Series. This year, they bring you “Legends of Sports.” Speakers from three different sporting arenas will captivate audiences with stories of their trials and tribulations both professionally and personally. Danica Patrick will be speaking on January 21st. Joe Montana will be speaking on February 18th. Chris Evert will be speaking on March 17th. After each speaking engagement, join the Speaker Series Commission for an intimate meet and greet with the speaker by purchasing the VIP experience. This will feature delightful bites, wine and cocktails, live music, and photo opportunities. A Rancho Mirage resident discount of $25.00 off SERIES tickets/general seating is redeemable in-person at the Rancho Mirage Library. Proof of Rancho Mirage residency is required at time of purchase (ie: government issued I.D., utility bill, etc.). Those in need of ADA/handicap seating, please call the Rancho Mirage Library at (760) 341-7323.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG will be presented on Tuesday at 8:00 PM and on Wednesday at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “A GUT-BUSTING HIT” (The New York Times) and “THE FUNNIEST PLAY BROADWAY HAS EVER SEEN” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “A RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY” (Daily Beast) that is “TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES” (HuffPost)! www.broadwaygoeswrong.com

Local farmers and vendors get together to showcase the fruits of their labor every Wednesday from October through April. The CFM is a gathering place where the community can learn about the importance of nutrition, fresh produce and organic options. This occurs next to the Palm Desert Chamber. The Certified Farmers’ Markets are the Coachella Valley’s only State and County Certified Farmers’ Markets. That means all the fruits, vegetables, meats and other products that are on sale at the markets have been grown on California Certified farms. In addition, almost all the farms are located within a 90 mile radius of the markets (thus reducing the carbon footprint), and many of the products sold are “USDA Certified Organic.”

• The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents LTS Therapy Group - HIV
• LONG-TERM SURVIVORS GAY MEN LIVING WITH HIV SUPPORT GROUP
• Behavioral Health at The Center in the Scott Hines Mental Health Clinic is offering a therapy group free of charge for gay men who are long-term survivors living with HIV.
• This is a closed group (not drop-in) that meets for 12 weekly sessions, facilitated by Clay Sterzik, AMFT. The intention of this group is to provide a safe space and support for processing of unresolved losses, strengthening resilience, ending isolation and loneliness, and developing strategies for aging well with HIV.
• If you are interested in signing up, please call Clay Sterzik at 760-416-7899 ext. 175 or email him at clay@thecenterps.org

Save the date for Info A-Go-Go 2020! Meet representatives from LGBTQ clubs and organizations across the community and discover where you might like to get plugged in and INvolved.

Join Bouschet for our Wednesday Wine Tastings each Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm. Cost is only $10 with 10% off on the featured wines we're tasting. Appetizers are served. #winetasting #wine #vino #PalmSprings #Bouschet

Let’s celebrate a new decade of friendship, connection and community at our monthly Center Social gathering happening Wednesday, January 22nd from 5:30 PM - 7 PM at The Salon & Ballroom @ The Riviera! 💚 Look forward to awesome vibes and a delicious happy hour. Thank you to media partner Nicholas Snow PromoHomo.TV for sponsoring! And remember: Info A Go Go - Everything LGBTQ in the Desert is taking place this day from 3 PM - 6 PM. 🙌 Discover where you may like to be plugged-in and involved! #thecenterps

• The LGBT Community Center of The Desert and Eisenhower Health presents How to Prevent Knee Pain when Hiking or Cycling
• Athletes who are involved in flexion activities such as hiking, cycling and tennis often suffer with knee pain or incur injury. Understanding the precise cause of your knee pain is key to you and your doctor formulating an effective treatment plan — one that optimizes the knee healing process.
• Join Kenneth Zaparinuk, Physical Therapist to learn about the anatomy of the knee joint, different types of pain and the different interventions available.
• Please call 760.416.7790 to register or for more information.

• Join us for the ultimate sleuth movie CLUE Interactive.
• Interactive Clue Game Cocktail Party at 6.
• Join us at our dress up CLUE GAME Cocktail party, where you will have a chance to win the ultimate prize for being the best Sleuth. Reenacted outside during the cocktail party.
• Clue Interactive Movie at 8
• Then join us inside for the INTERACTIVE Version of CLUE.
• Based on the popular board game, this comedy begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving), where he admits to blackmailing his visitors. These guests, who have been given aliases, are Mrs. Peacock (Eileen Brennan), Miss Scarlet (Lesley Ann Warren), Mr. Green (Michael McKean), professor Plum (Christopher Lloyd), Mrs. White (Madeline Kahn) and Col. Mustard (Martin Mull). When Boddy turns up murdered, all are suspects, and together they try to figure out who is the killer.

ELECTRICITY - the deliciously hilarious, heartbreaking and romantic love story between Brad and Gary has delighted audiences across the country.  It continues its record breaking run in Palm Springs ​to rave reviews and word of mouth.  Playwright Terry Ray's riveting story unfolds over 4 decades and Brad & Gary's epic journey will stick with you long after the evening is over.  Is the person that you can't get out of your head truly the person you're meant to be with? 

Now with two exciting venues to choose from!

INNdulge Gay Resort Hotel - the show enters it's 3rd record breaking year as an immersive theater experience inside a real hotel room at INNdulge Resort. The evening begins with an interactive high school reunion in the hotel lobby and then the intimate audience moves to an actual hotel room to witness the story unfold around them.  There is no intermission.  Open seating on folding chairs. No late seating. Show contains nudity. Price is $60.

It is also playing at Inndulge on the following dates: February 5th and 19th at 7pm April 15th and 29th at 7pm May 13th and 27th at 7pm June 10th and 24th at 7pm You can also see this show every Tuesday at Oscar's through March.

PLEASE NOTE:  THE PLAY  RUNS 1:40 PLUS INTERMISSION AT OSCAR'S / NO INTERMISSION AT INNdulge  

El Jefe Palm Springs Mexican Spirits Dinner Series
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
(Dinner Starts @ 7pm)

Join us for a 3-course dinner paired with Mezcal Los Siete Misterios and a casual and informational discussion with a knowledgeable brand ambassador.

Siete Misterios was founded in 2010 with the intent of keeping traditional mezcal production at the forefront of the mezcal industry. They produce a wide range of mezcals that all highlight a single agave varietal. They are backed by those who are deeply saddened by the industrialization seen in most tequila and some low-grade mezcal, and they’re doing everything in their power to keep the art of the mezcalero alive. The mezcaleros making their bottles change batch to batch, so one batch’s bottles may taste entirely different from the next batch’s bottles. This gives Siete Misterios a lot of variety in its bottling as each batch is made by a different person, with agave grown in a slightly different micro-climate, and the mezcal may hold a slightly different ABV.

El Menú

Welcome Cocktail & amuse bouche

Primero
Red Trout and Avocado Tostada
Siete Misterios Barril is made with 100% agave Barril which is named for its resemblance to a barrel once the leaves are cut to prepare for cooking. ($50/bottle)

Segundo
Lamb Barbacoa Tacos
Siete Misterios Doba-Yej is the first expression from Siete Misterios that is made in a copper still and produced outside the region of Sola de Vega. ($100/bottle)

Tercero
Mangoneada Merengue
Siete Misterios Mexicano is the most rare of their releases. They only produce about 200 bottles of this each year, so make sure to try it if you see it! ($150/bottle)

$50 per person, plus tax and gratuity

The Mexican Spirits dinner series continues with these special liquors:

February 12
123 Tequila

March 11
Pascola Bacanora

GONG SHOW KARAOKE: KARAOKE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE! 6 Week qualifying with 7th Week Finals! Gong Show Karaoke Rules

✨JAZZVILLE✨presents Douyé with her All-Star Quartet on Jan 22. Choose your table/seats here: https://tinyurl.com/Jazzville-Douye Earlier this year Douyé released an album titled Quatro (Bossa Nova Deluxe) offering Brazilian and African jazz interpretations of '50s and '60s bossa nova and samba music. The recording was inspired by a visit to Brazil, and influenced by the Afro-Brazilian people and customs of Bahia. "Douyé's first jazz record is substantial," reviewed All About Jazz. The album remained on the JazzWeek Airplay chart for 26 weeks. Pick your seats early. Many of our shows sell out. https://tinyurl.com/Jazzville-Douye Doors open at 5:30 pm with a 7 pm showtime. Dinner and drinks served throughout the show. We encourage you to arrive early for dining to help minimize server activity and noise during the live show. Let Jazzville take you back in time when supper clubs and jazz joints ruled the night. We offer straight-ahead jazz, be-bop, vintage and Afro-Cuban jazz. Come swing with us! Jazzville is a live jazz scene in downtown Palm Springs presented by Luxsy Palm Springs and hosted by DJ Baz with Jeff Wolf of 107.3 Mod FM. Live at Wang's in the Desert. Jazzville calendar: https://www.JazzvillePalmSprings.com Lineup subject to change without notice. Our sponsor: Luxsy Palm Springs Iconic vacation estates. True Hospitality. https://LuxsyPalmSprings.com

The Southwest Arts Festival® Indio 2020 will be held on January 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2020. Now in its 34th year, The Southwest Arts Festival® will once again be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Empire Polo Club is an international destination renowned for its natural beauty, featuring natural landscape and sweeping mountain ranges. Every year the Arts Festival continues to evolve and attract a high caliber of talented artists and unique artwork. This year’s festival will feature live music, with pottery, glass and fine art painting scheduled to be on display. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of dining and beverage options while casually walking the grounds. This year the festival will be accepting 250 of the most accomplished artists from around the world to show. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Events in North America by Travel Magazine, the festival includes traditional, contemporary, and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts. The festival’s reputation for first-class quality and professional integrity make it one of the country’s finest juried art festivals. As one of the largest annual fundraisers supporting several Coachella Valley based nonprofits, the festival is exceptionally fortunate to have over 200 community leaders and volunteers who contribute numerous hours to make certain that the festival is successful. The festival is open daily from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. For additional information on The Southwest Arts Festival® Indio, visit our website, or call 760.347.0676. Thank you to our generous supporters. Title Sponsor Spotlight 29 Casino, Presenting Sponsor City of Indio, Hospitality Sponsor Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Community Sponsors Best Best & Krieger LLP, Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services, Costco Wholesale - La Quinta, Desert Care Network, Desert Urgent Care, Mechanics Bank – Coachella, and Sam's Club. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, visit http://gcvcc.gcvcc.org/events/details/2020-southwest-arts-festival-3271 If you are interested in participating in the event or volunteering, please contact events@gcvcc.org or call 760-347-0676.

• PLAYclub: (Like a Book Club, but with Plays!)
• 1st Series - 4 Gay Plays That Shook the World – Join us for a discussion about these four seminal gay plays that brought LBGTQ into the theatrical mainstream!
• Free Preview Session (Jan. 9 at 1:00pm)
• January 23: Boys in the Band–Mart Crowley -1968
• February 6: Bent–Martin Sherman -1979
• February 20: Angels in America: Millennium Approaches–Tony Kushner –1991
• March 5: The Inheritance–Matthew Lopez –2018
• Thursday 1:00pm to 3:00pm
• $120 all 4 or $35 each
• 4 Sessions: Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, Mar. 5
• Hosted by: Chris Griffin
• *Participants will need to purchase their own copies of the plays and should have read them by the discussion session for that play.

The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce will host "The Rammys" Outstanding Business Awards & Installation Dinner on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 5pm in the Agua Caliente Casino ballroom. Tickets and raffle tickets are now available for purchase at www.RanchoMirageChamber.org
The Rammys evening includes a champagne welcome from 5pm-6pm; 6pm begins the program of annual meeting/Chamber update by Chairwoman Nelson, board installation, awards ceremony, dinner, raffle and live auction, and performances by MTU: Musical Theater University! Do not miss this incredible event honoring some of the valley's best and celebrating the local business and philanthropic community.

WE ARE RELAUNCHING AND REBRANDING THE NEW KICK OFF TO THE WEEKEND with Among Friends. WEEKLY SPECIALS, Happy Hour 5-7 pm. and more. (must mention Among Friends at ordering) Come hang out with us. We will be ramping up each week at Blackbook with new specials, giveaways, more friends, and fun. CYA THURSDAY

The Palm Springs Historical Society presents a talk about Palm Springs’ most famous landmark: the visionaries who conceived its idea, the people behind its design and construction, its importance to Palm Springs today and the Tramway’s plans for the future.

The City of Palm Springs presents Village Fest Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events: VillageFest! We're dog friendly! October through May 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM June through September 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Open on New Year's Day.

The Southwest Arts Festival® Indio 2020 will be held on January 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2020. Now in its 34th year, The Southwest Arts Festival® will once again be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Empire Polo Club is an international destination renowned for its natural beauty, featuring natural landscape and sweeping mountain ranges. Every year the Arts Festival continues to evolve and attract a high caliber of talented artists and unique artwork. This year’s festival will feature live music, with pottery, glass and fine art painting scheduled to be on display. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of dining and beverage options while casually walking the grounds. This year the festival will be accepting 250 of the most accomplished artists from around the world to show. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Events in North America by Travel Magazine, the festival includes traditional, contemporary, and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts. The festival’s reputation for first-class quality and professional integrity make it one of the country’s finest juried art festivals. As one of the largest annual fundraisers supporting several Coachella Valley based nonprofits, the festival is exceptionally fortunate to have over 200 community leaders and volunteers who contribute numerous hours to make certain that the festival is successful. The festival is open daily from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. For additional information on The Southwest Arts Festival® Indio, visit our website, or call 760.347.0676. Thank you to our generous supporters. Title Sponsor Spotlight 29 Casino, Presenting Sponsor City of Indio, Hospitality Sponsor Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Community Sponsors Best Best & Krieger LLP, Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services, Costco Wholesale - La Quinta, Desert Care Network, Desert Urgent Care, Mechanics Bank – Coachella, and Sam's Club. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, visit http://gcvcc.gcvcc.org/events/details/2020-southwest-arts-festival-3271 If you are interested in participating in the event or volunteering, please contact events@gcvcc.org or call 760-347-0676.

• Townie Bagels is hosting a Friday Food Social every Friday for the season.
• We offer a 4 course meal
  • Appetizer - A seasonal taste with glass of bubbly.
  • Salad - Mix greens with chick peas, candied pecans, feta cheese and balsamic dressing.
  • Three Styles of Pizza:
    • Stecca - tomato, olive oil, garlic and rosemary
    • Margherita - tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese
    • Deep Dish Meat Lovers - sausage, ham, pepperoni
  • Dessert - Kamann with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Select Wine/Beer available for purchase
• Reservations Required
• 21 event / Photo ID required
• Reservations:  towniebagels.com/night

 

• The Purple Room Presents The Judy Show on Friday
• What do you get when you mix an internationally acclaimed impersonator, outrageous comedy, great standards and a bevy of icons? The hysterical parody of Judy Garland and her guests found in Michael Holmes' riotous, "The Judy Show!" - Encore Magazine
• The spirit of Judy Garland is alive and well and in Palm Springs at the famed Purple Room Restaurant & Stage every Sunday at 6:00! This blend of hysterical comedy and outstanding music explode into an evening of nonstop belly laughs, glamour and high camp, as celebrated entertainer Michael Holmes parodies Judy Garland, who in her 1964 television variety show, played host to some of the greatest female icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood. With a killer wardrobe and razor-sharp wit, Holmes plays and nails them all, singing your favorite songs and thrilling the audience with charm, zingers and stories.
• The Judy Show's guests are always changing, so audiences never know who will surprise and delight them on stage on any given evening. Be on the lookout for Carol Channing, Mae West, Bette Davis, Katherine Hepburn, Pearl Bailey, Peggy Lee and Tallulah Bankhead, and of course, Holmes' iconic interpretation of Judy Garland, all accompanied by celebrated Joel Baker on keys.
• Each ticket purchased includes an automatic dinner reservation. You do not need to make a separate reservation for dining.
• Please plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before the show for dinner and 60 minutes before the show for drinks only.
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• Those Musclebound Cowboys from Snake Pit Gulch is the latest creation from stage and screen veteran Andy Halliday who most recently hit the theater community by storm in 2017 with his critically acclaimed play Up the Rabbit Hole at Theater For A New City in New York.
• Sunday matinees are at 2:00 PM
• NYC Private Investigator Stanley Whimple of the Pinkereton Detective Agency disguises himself as Femme Fatale Daisy LaFleur and heads out west during the height of the Gold Rush of 1849 to solve an open murder case and claim jumping scheme.
• He journeys to the wild and wooly town of Snake Pit Gulch where men are men and the mail order brides ain’t comin’!  With no other women brave enough to step foot in the lawless and dangerous town of Snake Pit Gulch, the local cowboys have discovered that loving each other is simply the natural way to go.
• Enter Daisy, who continues to help “spread the love” in true “Lust in the Dust” Divine style while fighting the corruption and murder that has become commonplace in the small secluded town. Will “she” make it out alive with her corset strings still laced up tight?
• Come along with us and find out! It’s a tune filled, knee slapping, toe tapping new musical making its World Premiere at the multi-award winning Desert Rose Playhouse, Coachella Valley’s only LGBTQ Theatre Company and Venue!

One of the most successful producers in history, 16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster is joined by some special guest artists, performing songs from his unparalleled catalog. Popular hits — written for artists including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Olivia Newton-John, Barbra Streisand and many others — include “You’re the Inspiration,” “The Prayer,” “The Glory of Love” and “St. Elmo’s Fire.” With special guest Katharine McPhee. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2lY9Y9Y

Proceeds benefiting Elder Love USA which provides in home assistance to seniors with activities such as cleaning, shopping, cooking, bathing, transportation, pet care and more.

Includes 18 holes of golf, shared cart with GPS, range privileges, scorecards, yardage books, divot tools, ball markers, 2 bottles of water, breakfast, lunch, cash and carry bar, raffle prizes galore and an amazing swag bag!

Win prizes for hole-in-one, longest drive, closest to the pin and top 3 teams.

The Palm Springs Certified Farmer's Market is next to the Palm Springs Cultural Center. The market will feature a variety of California Farmers and Value Added Vendors who will be selling fresh Summer fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, organic coffee, flowers, rugelah, prepared foods, soups, herb-infused chocolates, soaps, and more! They will also include music by local musicians, food demonstrations, and a variety of special events each week. Verified customers will be able to use SNAP/EBT cards, and be able to take advantage of a Federal Grant Market Match Incentive up to $10 extra dollars per week (per verified customer who spends $10 on EBT). WIC Mothers, WIC and Senior Farmers Nutrition Market Program coupons will also be honored at the markets, and a match program of up to $10 for verified customers who spend $10 at CFM will be available. The Certified Farmers’ Market is proud to host a live summer concert series featuring youth performers of the Coachella Valley on the Pavilion Stage during our indoor Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. From singing and dancing to African percussion instruments there’s something for everyone. All performances are free to the public and take place during the Market hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• The LGBT Community Center of The Desert and PALS - Planning Ahead for LGBTQ Seniors presents Own Your Future!
• A series of workshops to create the documents needed to control your health care decisions and safeguard your assets.
• Saturday, JAN 11-  9:30 to 12:30 PM: Health Care Directive - A legal document that (1) helps you make some proactive health care decisions about yourself and, (2) names a decision-maker who will advocate for you. If you can, come to this workshop with at least one potential advocate in mind.
• Saturday, JAN 25 - 9:30 to 12:30 PM: The Durable Power of Attorney - A legal document that enables a person you trust to handle your financial and day-to-day affairs if you become incapable of doing so for yourself. If you can, come to this workshop with at least one trusted person in mind.
• Saturday, FEB 22 - 9:30 to 12:30 PM: The Will - A legal document that distributes your assets after you are gone. If you can, come to the workshop with the name of a trusted person to execute your will. Please call The Center at 760.416.7790 to sign up | QUESTIONS? Contact Marc Champion at 720.635.3710

The Southwest Arts Festival® Indio 2020 will be held on January 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2020. Now in its 34th year, The Southwest Arts Festival® will once again be held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Empire Polo Club is an international destination renowned for its natural beauty, featuring natural landscape and sweeping mountain ranges. Every year the Arts Festival continues to evolve and attract a high caliber of talented artists and unique artwork. This year’s festival will feature live music, with pottery, glass and fine art painting scheduled to be on display. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of dining and beverage options while casually walking the grounds. This year the festival will be accepting 250 of the most accomplished artists from around the world to show. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Events in North America by Travel Magazine, the festival includes traditional, contemporary, and abstract fine works of art and quality crafts. The festival’s reputation for first-class quality and professional integrity make it one of the country’s finest juried art festivals. As one of the largest annual fundraisers supporting several Coachella Valley based nonprofits, the festival is exceptionally fortunate to have over 200 community leaders and volunteers who contribute numerous hours to make certain that the festival is successful. The festival is open daily from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. For additional information on The Southwest Arts Festival® Indio, visit our website, or call 760.347.0676. Thank you to our generous supporters. Title Sponsor Spotlight 29 Casino, Presenting Sponsor City of Indio, Hospitality Sponsor Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Community Sponsors Best Best & Krieger LLP, Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services, Costco Wholesale - La Quinta, Desert Care Network, Desert Urgent Care, Mechanics Bank – Coachella, and Sam's Club. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, visit http://gcvcc.gcvcc.org/events/details/2020-southwest-arts-festival-3271 If you are interested in participating in the event or volunteering, please contact events@gcvcc.org or call 760-347-0676.

• The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Ukulele: Intermediate
• This lovely little instrument is easy and great fun to play! The strings are nylon so it doesn't hurt your fingers...you can take it anywhere, it's inexpensive, and just plain fun! Interested in learning "Stairway to Heaven"? on the Uke, you got it! How about "Cough Syrup"? How about Handel? This little gem can do it all! Students will learn the basics of music and a huge selection of songs decided by group consensus.
• Note: Ukuleles not included, please bring your own. 10% discount on ukuleles with The Master Musician store in PS if they mention that they are taking Eric Pytryga’s class @ The Center! If you have specific questions, please contact Eric Pytryga: Phone 442-666-4600 | Email:musicteach@live.com
• Saturdays (10 Weekly Sessions) | 2 to 3 PM
• Cost:  Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15 per session
• Registration required - Limited Space. To sign-up or for more information please call The Center @ 760-416-7790

One of the most successful producers in history, 16-time Grammy Award winner David Foster is joined by some special guest artists, performing songs from his unparalleled catalog. Popular hits — written for artists including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Olivia Newton-John, Barbra Streisand and many others — include “You’re the Inspiration,” “The Prayer,” “The Glory of Love” and “St. Elmo’s Fire.” With special guest Katharine McPhee. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2lY9Y9Y

• The LGBT Community Center of The Desert presents Ukulele: Beginners
• Designed for beginners and even those with no previous music experience!
• This lovely little instrument is easy and great fun to play! The strings are nylon so it doesn't hurt your fingers...you can take it anywhere, it's inexpensive, and just plain fun! Interested in learning "Stairway to Heaven"? on the Uke, you got it! How about "Cough Syrup"? How about Handel? This little gem can do it all! Students will learn the basics of music and a huge selection of songs decided by group consensus.
• Note: Ukuleles not included, please bring your own. 10% discount on ukuleles with The Master Musician store in PS if they mention that they are taking Eric Pytryga’s class @ The Center! If you have specific questions, please contact Eric Pytryga: Phone 442-666-4600 | Email:musicteach@live.com
• Saturdays (10 Weekly Sessions) | 3:30 to 4:30 PM
• Cost:  Members: $10 | Non-Members: $15 per session
• Registration required - Limited Space. To sign-up or for more information please call The Center @ 760-416-7790

Join Bouschet for our Saturday Wine Tastings each Saturday from 4pm to 5:30pm. Cost is only $15 with 10% off on the featured wines we're tasting. Appetizers are served. #winetasting #wine #vino #PalmSprings #Bouschet

The Palm Springs Art Museum presents Art Party 2020 honoring Jim Isermann. The gala is returning to the museum! But with a limit of 360 seats, tickets will go fast. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe at Palm Springs Art Museum from November 23, 2019, through March 1, 2020. Cocktails & Dinner Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres: 6:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Featuring a special performance by artists of The Joffrey Ballet.

• NOIR- Grab your snappiest fedora, your naughtiest sling - back pumps  and  come join AMANDA MC BROOM  for an evening of sultry songs  from and about that great film  era called NOIR when movies were  black and white  and fabulous and Barbara Stanwyk  ruled!
• Songs by Johnny Mercer, Hoagy Carmichael, and Amanda, of course, accompanied by her swinging duo orchestra, Michele Brourman  on the ivories and Larry Tuttle on bass.
• Be there or be VERY square!
• ALL SALES ARE FINAL. There are no refunds or exchanges.
• Dinner Reservations: 6pm, Show: 8pm.