Five Tips for Staying Active in the Summer
“By Robert Hopwood Exercise is one of the pillars of good health, and the Coachella Valley offers us a wealth of outdoor activities to enjoy....
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5 Road Trips from Palm Springs to Take This Summer
“You finally feel ready to return to the wondrous world of travel, or maybe you’ve already dipped your toe back in. Either way, you’re in...
10 Ice Cream Spots to Beat Triple-Digit Temps
“With triple-digit temperatures taking over local weather forecasts, the mind shifts to ways to keep cool. Which means you immediately think of food, right? Why...
Cathedral City Art Galleries: Where Art Lives
New App Available Now to Locate Public Art, Art Galleries, Artists, and Art Tours in Cathedral City The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission has made...
Netflix’s ‘Dance of the 41’ Shows Mexico’s Biggest Gay Scandal
“The new Netflix film Dance of the 41, tells the tragic true story behind one of the biggest gay scandals in Mexican history. Dance of...
Steven Rowley’s ‘The Guncle’ Heals Grief With Humor
“What’s the role of a guncle – a gay uncle? Best-selling author Steven Rowley serves up lots of laughs as a guncle, his niece and...
Which California Attractions are Reopening This Week?
“Here’s a look at when more than 65 California visitor destinations are reopening, including the Getty Center, the Broad museum, the Reagan Library and Sequoia...
Coachella Valley Arena to Break Ground June 2, 2021
“Oak View Group and the Berger Foundation announced Wednesday the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Coachella Valley Arena. Groundbreaking will take...
Indya Moore, Angelica Ross, Steven Canals Reflect on ‘Pose’s Legacy
“When an iconic television show ends — think A Different World, Scandal, or The Wire — a small hole is often left in the television...
Ricky Martin, Lil Nas X, Demi Lovato Team Up for ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’
“Ricky Martin, Demi Lovato, and Lil Nas X are setting out to prove you Can’t Cancel Pride with a new virtual relief concert. Can’t Cancel...
Palm Springs Air Museum Gears Up to Honor America’s Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend
“Memorial Day is right around the corner and tTo honor those who both served and lost their lives in the United States Armed Forces, the...
Feel the Burn! Here Are 12 Essential Items to Help You Create the Perfect Home Gym
“In addition to working from home, working out at home has also become part of many of our lives over the past year. With limited...
How to Travel to Palm Springs on Points and Miles
“Although Palm Springs is often known for its golf courses, this stunning desert city has something for every type of traveler. Sun seekers, tennis lovers,...
Why This Michigan Author Loves Setting His Novels in Up North Resort Towns
“Long before he moved to Michigan more than a dozen years ago, bestselling author Wade Rouse had already imprinted on all the wildness and charm...
Writer Stan Zimmerman to Share ‘Golden Girls’ Moments in Palm Springs
“Editor’s Note: Stan Zimmerman appears May 27 at Oscar’s Café in Palm Springs. The show is sold out. He will appear again at Oscar’s June...
Aneka Brown Designs Celebrate Her African Heritage in Palm Springs
“If you can take someone who’s a size 24 and make that person be the envy of everybody in the room, then you’re a true...
Pride Journey: Palm Springs, California
“Palm Springs is my happy place. The city and the surrounding area provide me with the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment. Having been to...
In Palm Springs, A Historic Hotel Re-Emerges For The Coachella Era
” After two years of careful renovation—and with a pandemic lockdown tossed in—the oldest operating hotel in Palm Springs is welcoming guests again in an...
USA Pickleball 2021 National Championships to be Held in December at Indian Wells Tennis Garden
“With the announcement of the 2021 BNP Paribas Open being held in October, the Indian Wells Tennis Garden will now host the 2021 Margaritaville USA...
Newsom’s Revised Budget Includes $3M for LGBTQ+ Teacher Training
“As state legislatures, governors across the country attack Transgender kids, Newsom prioritizes school protections for LGBTQ+ students…” [Read the full article]...
BNP Paribas Open to be Held in October 2021
“The BNP Paribas Open will be held in October 2021 The announcement was made Thursday by Tournament Director Tommy Haas. The tournament dates will be...
Special Treats for Fully-Vaccinated Dodgers Fans Attending First Pride Night
“L.A. Pride may be mostly virtual next month, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to welcome LGBTQ fans back to Dodger Stadium for their...
20 Essential Palm Springs Restaurants
“An actual fun summer will be making its return in mere weeks, and if relaxing with a pool-heavy weekend in the desert is part of...
George Chakiris Tells His Side of the Story
“The Oscar-winning star of West Side Story opens up about why the landmark musical is still timely after 60 years, the desert’s controversial Marilyn Monroe...
6 Dog Friendly Hiking Trails to Explore
“Many Coachella Valley hiking trails prohibit dogs, but here are six that do with some helpful tips to make Fido’s hike as enjoyable as yours…”...
BNP Paribas Open to Return in October 2021
The BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 event, will be held in October 2021, it was announced today by Tournament...
Summer LGBTQ Film and TV Preview
“Summer is coming, once again, and this time it feels like a pretty big deal. For the first time in more than a year, we...
Health Equity Won at The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards 2021
“The 27th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards was a testament to the healing power of hope, inspired by mothers, as well as all DAP Health...
How You Can Lower Your Carbon Footprint on Your Next Trip to the Desert
“Craving a desert escape but worried about your vacation’s impact on the environment? In the age of climate anxiety, you may want to keep your...
The Abbey in WeHo Turns 30: Celebrate the Iconic Bar in Pictures
“One of the most famous gay bars in the world, The Abbey Food and Bar in West Hollywood, hits its 30th anniversary this week (May...
Be Prepared for the Desert Heat Before Hitting the Trails
“Have you ever been hiking in the extreme desert heat—and found yourself in trouble, because you weren’t prepared? Maybe you took a wrong turn and...
Giant Marilyn Monroe Statue Returns To Palm Springs, But Its Backside Faces Backlash
“After seven years, Palm Springs, Calif., is about to scratch its Marilyn Monroe itch. A towering sculpture of the screen icon called “Forever Marilyn” that...
Palm Spring Air Museum Adds Second Day to Annual Flower Drop
“The Renowned Palm Springs Air Museum Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair returns with retooling for Covid Protocols: instead of only one day, the...
The Top 20 Gay Tours to Join
“A gay group tour is a great option for an amazing travel experience that’s already pre-planned and purchased as a package. It’s particularly useful if...
Adam Lambert Will Headline Live In-Person PRIDE Event at LA Memorial Coliseum June 4–6
“In a world dominated by zoom calls, masks, social distancing, and no human connection…” you can practically hear that movie trailer voice in your head...
Frank Sinatra’s Historic Homes: From NYC to Palm Desert
“America’s most famous crooner is known for his melody about “New York, New York,” but only one of Frank Sinatra’s six properties was in the...
A Hawt Gay Palm Springs Summer
“Sunlight is a powerful force. It invigorates, it illuminates, and it radiates across the summer, welcoming open-air events and gregarious folks across the rainbow spectrum....
Watch Ben Platt in Heartbreaking ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Trailer
“Universal just dropped the first trailer for Dear Evan Hansen, the big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. The movie stars Ben Platt reprising the...
Review: The Glorious Mysteries of Agnes Pelton’s Desert Paintings, on View in Palm Springs
“For Agnes Pelton, painting was a profound means for contemplation. Hers and ours. Take “Messengers,” which centers on a luminous, vase-like translucent vessel floating in...
10 Greater Palm Springs Shops That’ll Put Some “Spring” in Your Step
“Our favorite local shops need us now more than ever! It’s no secret that recent social distancing has put a dent in our economy, so...
Places to Get Good Beer in the Coachella Valley
“More and more of us—who are not swayed by misinformation—are getting vaccinated, and businesses are being allowed to further open up. That means it’s again...
Where to Brunch on El Paseo in Palm Desert
“Brunch is not only practical — often extending more variety in menu items than any other meal — but it’s also a leisurely and convivial...
Pandemic Fuels Real Estate Boom in the Coachella Valley
“Another home sold in the Coachella Valley almost as soon as it hits the market. “It sold in four days … we had 21 showings...
Palm Springs Moves Forward with New Food Ware and Plastic Waste Reduction Ordinance
“The Palm Springs City Council unanimously voted to move forward with a new ordinance designed to promote reusable food ware and reduce waste from single-use...
One Eleven Bar Gains a New Lease on Life During Pandemic
“The pandemic appears to have brought only roadblocks and a sense of hesitancy. But it has also presented opportunity and action. John Wiersma and his...
LGBTQ Travelers to the Rescue
“Since the tragic events of 9/11 and the abrupt halt to travel that followed, about every 10 years, the tourism industry is knocked back on...
Post-Pandemic International LGBTQ Travel Surge Expected
“The number of LGBTQ Americans who travel abroad is expected to increase sharply in the coming months as more of them are vaccinated and governments...
Biden’s First 100 Days Sees Record Number of LGBTQ Appointees
“At least 200 known LGBTQ people have been appointed to the Biden-Harris administration, outshining previous administrations. One-hundred days into his presidency, President Joe Biden has...
The Hidden Pandemic: LGBTQ Mental Health
“May is Mental Health Awareness Month and our community has to face a mental health crisis, especially for the over-forty. Depression. Anxiety. Suicidality. This dangerous...
LGBTQ Bars Around the World That Are Reopening
“As more people receive the COVID-19 vaccine and society slowly begins to open up again, some of our favorite LGBTQ bars around the world have...