This Week in #ILoveGayPalmSprings for August 2, 2017

Local Drag Star Pinkie Meringue Shimmer, aka Larry Edwards, Announces Retirement

We're all a bit surprised to learn that local drag star Pinkie Meringue Shimmer is hanging up her headdress.

In her own words, (or his, as Larry Edwards), Pinkie explains, "Hello all of you fabulous wonderful people out there. Well as most of you know, Pinkie has retired.  Yes the time has come, the time is right, for me to step down as Pinkie.  It has been an AMAZING ride over the past 13 years.  WOW how thankful I am for the opportunity to be Pinkie and grow with the community.  Palm Springs has always welcomed me with open arms. I have had so many opportunities to make a positive impact and for that I am thankful.
 
Pinkie is not just the personality that you all love and support.  Through Pinkie I have had a voice to help many non-profits in the Coachella valley…" Click here for the rest of the story.

This Saturday is one of those "Hot August Nights"

DiversityDHS invites you this Saturday to Dillion's Burgers and Beers to "'Drive a motorcycle and like to cruise, come on out!' Even if you don't ride come down and admire the beautiful bikes!"  DiversityDHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization engaged in planning the first ever Gay Pride event in Desert Hot Springs, CA – to be held at Cabot's Pueblo Museum.  

A nonprofit charitable organization in support of LGBT Pride, DiversityDHS "envisions a diverse community in Desert Hot Springs whereby persons of all ages, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and gender-identification embrace each other's differences under a unifying theme of love espousing everyone's dignity, self-esteem, and respect."

DiversityDHS serves to educate, celebrate, and promote the health and wellness of the LGBT community of Desert Hot Springs through outreach, events, and overall inclusion, while honoring and commemorating the history of the Gay Rights Movement.

This Hot August Nights fundraiser is being held in order to raise funds for the first PRIDE event in Desert Hot Springs. We need the communities support to get this off the ground.  Admission is $20.00 at the door includes burger and fries. More Info.

After months of anticipation and building excitement, Barbara and Jerry Keller (owners of Lulu California Bistro) and their friends and fans are celebrating the opening Acqua California Bistro at The River.

Jerry and Barbara Keller take PromoHomo.TV and Nicholas Snow on a tour through the fabulous new Acqua California Bistro – the sister restaurant to Lulu California Bistro, at their inaugural Sunday Brunch three days after opening July 27, 2017.  More Info

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"Ladies Who Love Ladies" are Invited to "Velvet Summer Escape" Friday at Toucans

All you really need to know is that Ladies who Love Ladies are invited to Velvet Summer Escape this Friday, August 4th, at Toucans Tiki Lounge.  Enjoy Go Go Girls & More!  Sizzle Here!

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Save the Date to Audition for the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus

Leading into its 19th Season, The Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus (PSGMC) will be holding open call auditions Tuesday, August 29 at 7:00p.m. at the Mizell Senior Center, 480 South Sunrise Way in Palm Springs. This special evening of camaraderie will also be an opportunity to volunteer and get involved with one of the chorus' many committees. Interested singers can also attend open rehearsals on Tuesdays, August 15 and 22 at 7:00p.m. to get a feel of what it's like to perform with the chorus and meet the members. 

Auditioning isn't so scary as demonstrated in the above video.  More Info

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DBA Mixes it Up at DAP

Monday, August 7th from 6 to 8 PM, members of the Desert Business Center will hold their regular mixer at Desert AIDS Project.
"Until there’s a cure, the vision of Desert AIDS Project is of healthy individuals, families, and communities despite the existence of HIV."

Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.) is a Federally Qualified Health Center in Palm Springs, CA that is rated a “Top 20 HIV Charity” by About.com. Join us at D.A.P, known as one of the most driven and effective HIV charities in the U.S., helping to bring about an AIDS-free future.

If you've never been there, this is for one mixer not to miss! More Info

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