The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (Foundation) is thrilled to announce the addition of its keynote event, “Beth and the Boys,” an evening of stories, emotions, ideas, and hilarity. This special event will feature Beth Lapides, creator of the legendary “UnCabaret” alt comedy show, alongside Guy Branum (“Hacks,” “Bros,” “The Mindy Project,” “Chelsea Lately” and author of My Life As A Goddess) and Alec Mapa (“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Ugly Betty,” “Half and Half”). This event will conclude the Third Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
The special ticketed fundraiser will take place on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs. Tickets for “Beth and the Boys” are $30 in advance for general admission seating and can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/5n78xz42. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation.
The FREE all-day book festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will feature six panels with over 25 LGBTQ+ and affirming authors and allies discussing their books and dynamic topics. Panel moderators will guide authors through insightful discussions, tackling hard topics and differing opinions to the delight of attendees. Additional activities include book signings, a local authors table, typewriter poetry on demand, updates about the Palm Springs Library Renovation, and more. Attendees can register for the FREE all-day Book Festival event on Eventbrite and will receive a special gift at check-in. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mv8d4tyu.
This event is made possible with the generous support of the community, including sponsors KGAY 106.5 and 92.1 FM, Gay Desert Guide, the Palm Springs Public Library, the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cultural Center, The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs, Hilton Hotel of Palm Springs, Life-House Hotels, Palm Mountain Resort, Renaissance Hotel, Saguaro Hotel, Gays Reading Podcast, Oasis Marketing Group, CV Independent, The Standard, The Center LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, The Friends of the Palm Springs Library, The L-Fund, Palm Springs Writers Guild, Rattling Good Yarns Press, Stacked Deck Press, Koffi Palm Springs, Palm Springs Play Café & Lounge, and UC Riverside Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA program.
For more information about the Third Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival, the appearing authors, schedule of events, and more, visit prideonthepage.org.