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PALM SPRINGS PRIDE 2025 PRIDE HONORS AWARDS RECIPIENTS COVER
Greater Palm Springs Pride is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their exceptional contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s honorees have demonstrated remarkable leadership and a profound commitment to activism and allyship. The awards reception, a night of inspiration and celebration for LGBTQ+ activists, allies, and supporters, will be held at the Palm Springs Hilton on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
“In today’s political climate, where the rights and protections of LGBTQ+ people are facing unprecedented challenges, the act of publicly recognizing community members is more vital than ever. As administrations attempt to roll back protections and create a sense of fear and uncertainty, events like the Greater Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards serve as a powerful counter-narrative,” said Ron deHarte, President and CEO of Palm Springs Pride.
“These awards do more than simply acknowledge individual achievements. They send a clear and resounding message that the LGBTQ+ community and its allies are strong, visible, and united. By celebrating the hard work and dedication of leaders and activists, Palm Springs Pride helps to fortify a sense of community resilience and hope. It is a moment to not only honor the honorees but to remind everyone present that their efforts are seen, valued, and essential,” added deHarte.
The Pride Honors Awards are co-chaired by Coachella Valley Firebirds, One Valley Foundation, Hilton Palm Springs, and Desert Care Network.
Jasmine Sullivan-Waits, Executive Director of Palm Springs Pride, said, “In the face of political rhetoric that seeks to erase or marginalize LGBTQ+ people, events that shine a spotlight on community leaders and their accomplishments are an act of resistance. They affirm the worth and dignity of a community under threat, and they inspire the next generation of advocates to continue the fight for equality and justice for all.”
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Spirit of Stonewall Business of Pride Award Entrepreneur and celebrated drag icon Honey Davenport is being honored for her business acumen and powerful advocacy. As the founder of Honey‘s Hose, an inclusive line of hosiery for drag performers, and a veteran of RuPaul’s Drag Race, she has consistently used her platform to champion marginalized communities, particularly people of color and women. Her artistry and business ventures serve as a vehicle for protest, representation, and empowerment.
Spirit of Stonewall Friend of Pride Award
The Rev. Jane Voigts, Pastor of the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, has been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community since she arrived in 2018. Known for her vibrant and humorous approach to ministry, she has been instrumental in organizing events like the Stonewall 50th Anniversary Observance and the Interfaith PRIDE Shabbat, building bridges between the church and the broader community. She has successfully led her congregation in creating a welcoming space where ‚all means all’.
Spirit of Pride Award
Loren Ostrow, CEO and President of Living Out, is a visionary leader in creating safe and affirming communities for LGBTQ+ seniors. His work with Living Out, the first luxury active adult community for LGBTQ+ people and their allies, provides a space where older adults can live authentically with pride and dignity. Ostrow‘s commitment is further demonstrated by his past service on the boards of the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center and the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.
Spirit of Stonewall Arts and Culture Award
Valerie Milano, Publisher and Senior Editor of The Hollywood Times, is an influential voice in journalism and a passionate advocate
for LGBTQ+ rights. Her extensive coverage of major cultural events, like the Palm Springs LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Cinema Diverse, and The Dinah, has been instrumental in shaping conversations at the intersection of entertainment, culture, and equality. Milano‘s dedication to meaningful storytelling is a testament to her commitment to the community.
Spirit of Stonewall Organization of the Year
Courageous Resistance Indivisible of the Desert is a powerful grassroots activist group with over 1,740 members. As „Defenders of Democracy,” they have successfully organized rallies that have drawn over 5,000 people. The group’s focus on voter education and advocacy has made them a force for positive change, standing in firm solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and championing rights for all.
Spirit of Stonewall Community Service Award
Ben and Bob Kincaid, owners of Roadrunner Print and Ship, are being honored for their deep commitment to the community. As vital pillars of Palm Springs, they‘ve turned their business into a trusted partner and sponsor for countless local festivals and nonprofits. Their unwavering support and dedication to giving back exemplify their commitment to investing in the communities where they live and work.
The Palm Springs Pride Honors Awards celebrate the inspiring work of these individuals and organizations, whose efforts continue to strengthen and uplift the LGBTQ+ community in the Coachella Valley and beyond.
For more information about Palm Springs Pride Week and the Honors Awards, visit https://www.pspride.org/event-detailsregistration/pride-honors-awards-2025
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DOTTIE AND MAUDE
SISTER ROMA PHOTO BY JOSE GUZMAN COLON
The Palm Springs Pride Grand Marshals for the 2025 Palm Springs Pride Parade are an exceptional group of six individuals whose tireless advocacy embodies this year’s theme, “Be Heard.”
The six individuals selected include Sister Roma, Holly Near, Peter Daut, Esther Loewen, Renae Punzalan, and Jasper Price, who have all been chosen for their profound commitment to fostering inclusion and community connection in the Greater Palm Springs area.
Douglas Woodmansee and Marshall Pearcy, also known as Dottie and Maude, are recognized as 2025 Pride Royalty.
“Amidst a rising tide of challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community nationwide, from legislative bans on gender-affirming care and curriculum censorship to a surge in anti-trans legislation, the dedication of these Grand Marshals is more crucial than ever,” said Jasmine Sullivan Waits, Executive Director of Palm Springs Pride.
“They stand as a powerful force against a coordinated effort to silence LGBTQ+ stories and erase their presence from public life. They remind us that our stories cannot be silenced, and our community will not be erased.”
THIS YEAR’S GRAND MARSHALS ARE:
Sister Roma, Grand Marshal: For nearly four decades, Sister Roma has been a globally recognized member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in San Francisco. She joined the order in 1987, inspired by their pioneering work in HIV/AIDS education and fundraising. A tireless activist and fundraiser, Roma has raised millions of dollars for charitable causes and helped create impactful social movements, such as the #MyNameIs campaign.
Holly Near, Celebrity Grand Marshal: A renowned singer and storyteller, Holly Near has dedicated over 40 years to creating music that inspires activism and celebrates a more equitable world. Her powerful, consistent voice has made her an outspoken ambassador for peace and justice. Through her music and performances, she connects with audiences who believe in peace, justice, and feminism, a true reflection of humanity’s beautiful spectrum.
Peter Daut, Community Grand Marshal: A six-time Emmy Awardwinning journalist for KESQ News Channel 3, Peter is being honored for his commitment to community service and his powerful reporting. A strong believer in giving back, he hosts numerous events to raise funds for worthy causes, including the Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast, and uses his platform to raise awareness for deserving local nonprofits.
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Esther Loewen, Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal: An Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, educator, and podcast host, Esther is being honored for her work in creating inclusion and celebrating authenticity. She brings a deep understanding of mental health and human connection to her advocacy, sharing her insights through her podcast, Transgender Woman Talking.
Renae Punzalan, Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal: A native Chamorro from Guam, Renae is the Director of Youth Services at the Transgender Health & Wellness Center. She is recognized for her advocacy for transgender rights, a mission she has pursued through her work at the Marsha P. Johnson LGBTQ+ Youth Drop-In Center and by helping organize events like Trans Pride and Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR).
Jasper Price, Marsha P. Johnson Grand Marshal: As the Director of Trans & Gender Expansive Programs at the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, Jasper works to expand affirming
resources and programming throughout the Coachella Valley. With a background in Gender Studies and Social Work, he focuses on mental health and education for both youth and adults, providing brave and affirming spaces where people can explore their identities.
PALM SPRINGS PRIDE ROYALTY FOR LIFE
This year’s parade also celebrates Douglas Woodmansee and Marshall Pearcy, also known as Dottie and Maude, who have been declared Palm Springs Pride Royalty for Life. Together since 1976 and Palm Springs residents since 1980, they have been an integral part of the Pride Parade since 1995. As Les Dames du Soleil, they have helped raise over $2 million for local HIV/AIDS charities, cementing their legacy as pillars of the community.
The Palm Springs Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025. For more information about the Grand Marshals and the full list of official events, please visit www.pspride.org
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RENAE PUNZALAN
ESTHER LOEWEN
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PROUD READING
BY JOSUE LOMBARDO
Celebrate Palm Springs Pride with books by LGBTQ+ authors. From inspirational memoirs to irresistible romances, these stories honor the journeys of LGBTQ+ individuals and the larger movement for love, acceptance, and equality for all.
WE ARE EVERYWHERE
A rich and sweeping photographic history of the Queer Liberation Movement, from the creators and curators of the massively popular Instagram account @lgbt_history, released in time for the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
STAG DANCE
A collection of one novel and three stories, bestselling author Torrey Peters’ keen eye for the rough edges of community and desire push the limits of trans writing. Acidly funny and breathtaking in its scope, with the inventive audacity of George Saunders or Jennifer Egan, Stag Dance provokes, unsettles, and delights.
BEFORE THEY WERE MEN
The conversation about masculinity, patriarchy, and misogyny has never been so prominent or heated. Alarmed by a new generation of angry, broken young men, genderqueer writer Jacob Tobia sets out to explore what’s going on and comes to a shocking conclusion: Emotionally and spiritually speaking, men and boys may be the ones suffering the most under the gender binary right now. From exploring the abuse endured by men in the name of gender norms to addressing the myriad failures of feminist discourse in grappling with men’s suffering, this book calls everyone — men, women, and nonbinary people alike — back to the table.
STOP ME IF YOU’VE HEARD THIS ONE
THE FIRST HOMOSEXUALS: THE BIRTH OF A NEW IDENTITY, 1869–1939
Tracing queer identity back to 1869, when the word “homosexual” was coined, newly released book The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869–1939 is a groundbreaking global survey of LGBTQ+ art at the dawn of the modern era. Edited by art historian Jonathan D. Katz, this 400page volume brings together more than 300 works from over 125 artists across 40 countries, from Claude Cahun and Tamara de Lempicka to Egon Schiele and Beauford Delaney, as well as essays from leading voices in queer and art history. Through paintings, sculpture, photography and film stills, the book charts how artists across the world resisted, registered and redefined sexuality in an age when same-sex desire was transforming from behavior into identity. Richly illustrated, it’s an essential record of queer visual culture, reframing how we see art, sexuality, colonialism and resistance.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mostly Dead Things, a sparkling and funny new novel of entertainment, ambition, art, and love. Equal parts bravado, tenderness, and humor, and bursting with misfits, magicians, musicians, and mimes, Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One is a masterpiece of comedic fiction that asks big questions about art and performance, friendship and community, and the importance of timing in jokes and in life.
A GENTLEMAN’S GENTLEMAN
From the acclaimed author of Chef’s Kiss, a groundbreaking trans Regency romance that’s both delightfully witty and refreshingly iconoclastic. With its heady combination of dry wit, slow-burn romance, and a nuanced portrait of trans identity, A Gentleman’s Gentleman stands to transform the historical romance genre as we know it.
GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS
A vibrant, queer, Jewish debut “teeming with heart, angst, love, and self-discovery” (Emily Austin) about a young woman who, caught between the expectations of others and her own evolving desires, is forced to make a series of fraught, life-altering decisions. An achingly tender and resonant story of survival, first love, and growing up queer in the ‘90s, Girls Girls Girls is a piercing exploration of the choices we make in the thrilling and often confounding search for ourselves and home.
COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN
This stunning debut chronicles a tumultuous, passionate love affair between two young men from vastly different worlds during one, extraordinary summer in Spain, in what is ultimately a meditation on identity, class, belonging, and desire.
GIOVANNI’S ROOM
James Baldwin’s groundbreaking novel about love and the fear of love, set among the bohemian bars and nightclubs of 1950s Paris. With sharp probing insight, Giovanni’s Room tells an impassioned, deeply moving story that lays bare the unspoken complexities of the human heart.
GAY SCIENCE
Comedian Rob Anderson examines queer stereotypes and LGBTQ+ culture with humorous explanations borrowed from real principles across multiple fields of science.
COVER WHAT LGBTQ PRIDE MEANS IN TODAY’S POLITICAL CLIMATE
BY CHRIS ASTRALA
Pride has always carried multiple meanings: it is a celebration, a protest, a memorial, and a vision of a freer future. In the current political climate, where LGBTQ+ rights are both more visible and more contested than ever before, Pride represents not only joy in identity but also resilience in the face of renewed challenges. To me, LGBTQ+ Pride today is a vital act of affirmation, solidarity, and resistance. It is about honoring hard-won progress, defending against ongoing attacks, and imagining a more inclusive world.
At its core, Pride is about visibility. For generations, we were told to remain hidden—whether through laws criminalizing their relationships, policies that forced them out of public life, or social norms that pressured them into silence. Pride marches, festivals, and parades break this invisibility. They say, “We are here, and we are not ashamed” as well as this year’s Palm Springs Pride
theme, “Be Heard” In an era when anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and policies are resurging in some places, this visibility is not trivial, it is of the utmost importance. It directly challenges those who try to erase or delegitimize queer lives. For many young people, especially those in unsupportive environments, Pride serves as a lifeline: a reminder that their identities are valid and that community exists beyond isolation.
But Pride is not only celebration. It is also remembrance of the struggles and sacrifices that made such visibility possible. The first Pride was not a parade but a protest, born from the Stonewall uprising of 1969. It emerged in a context of police harassment, social stigma, and criminalization. Remembering that origin matters, especially when modern Pride events sometimes risk becoming overly commercialized or disconnected from activism. Pride means honoring those who risked everything to demand recognition—figures like
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, who stood at the frontlines of protest while also fighting for the most marginalized within the LGBTQ+ community. It also means remembering the devastation of the AIDS crisis, when communities cared for each other while governments turned their backs. Pride carries those memories as part of its DNA.
In today’s political climate, Pride also represents resistance against a troubling wave of backlash. In many parts of the United States and the world, our rights are being challenged in legislatures, school boards, and courts. Debates over gender-affirming care, discussions about gay history in schools, or access to public spaces have become battlegrounds. This climate is not only political but deeply personal: it directly affects the safety, dignity, and futures of all LGBTQ+ people. To gather publicly in celebration of queer identity is therefore an act of courage. Pride is a way of saying: “We will not be legislated out of existence. We will not go back to silence.”
At the same time, Pride is a reminder of the diversity within our community and the importance of intersectionality. Pride is not just about sexuality or gender identity in isolation. It must also be about race, class, disability, immigration status, and other forms of marginalization that shape people’s experiences. Too often, the most vulnerable members of the community—transgender women of color, unhoused LGBTQ+ youth, or queer people in rural areas—are the ones most impacted by political hostility yet least centered in mainstream narratives. For Pride to retain its radical and liberatory potential, it must ensure that all voices are heard and that solidarity is not selective.
On a personal level, Pride means choosing joy even when joy feels defiant. It means dancing in the streets when others insist that
queerness is something to hide. It means carrying signs that say “Love is Love” not as a slogan of comfort but as a demand for recognition. It means hugging strangers at parades and knowing that despite different backgrounds, languages, or experiences, there is a shared understanding of what it feels like to be othered and what it means to reclaim belonging.
Looking at the broader picture, Pride is also about hope. Progress is not linear, but it is real. Within the span of a generation, many countries have gone from criminalizing same-sex relationships to recognizing same-sex marriage. Trans and non-binary people, though facing fierce opposition, are increasingly visible in media, politics, and culture. Young people are growing up with more language and acceptance for diverse identities than ever before. Pride reflects that hope for a future where acceptance is not conditional and where we as a people do not merely survive but thrive.
Ultimately, Pride today is both a mirror and a megaphone. It reflects the state of our rights in society—our progress, our struggles, and our dreams. It also amplifies a message: that love, authenticity, and equality cannot be silenced, no matter the political headwinds. In a climate where LGBTQ+ existence is still politicized, Pride means refusing to shrink back. It means living fully, loudly, and unapologetically.
For me, then, Pride is not just a parade or a festival once a year. It is a daily practice of affirmation and resistance. It is the insistence that every queer person deserves safety, dignity, and joy. It is a commitment to honor the past, fight for the present, and imagine a freer future. And most of all, it is the reminder that even in dark political times, there is power in community, power in solidarity, and power in pride.
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BOOK REVIEW
ALWAYS OVERBOOKED
BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
One thousand, two hundred pounds and four legs.
Put that between your knees and you’ll find out what real horsepower is. You’re five feet off the ground, moving as fast as a car on a downtown street, hooves pounding as hard as your heart. Dangerous? Maybe. But as you’ll see in “Mounted” by Bitter Kalli, your ancestors did it and so can you.
When they were a young child, “around the age of six or seven,” someone gave Bitter Kalli a set of “pony books,” the kind that appeal to young girls, mostly white ones. Kalli wasn’t entirely comfortable identifying as a girl then but they adored the books, in part because the stories featured the kinds of friendships and acceptance Kalli wanted. After devouring those stories, they begged their parents for riding lessons from a nearby Brooklyn stable.
Fast forward to 2014, when Kalli was seventeen years old, an experienced equestrian, a trans individual, and a protester at college. During that protest, they watched the horses that carried the police, and wondered what those animals saw in the crowd.
For that matter, what did horses see throughout Black history?
In times of slavery, it was not uncommon for fleeing slaves to steal a horse or two to get away faster. Kalli shares heart-pounding tales of escape, sharing examples of how human chattel was often compared to that of equines in newspaper ads, as slaveholders mourned the latter loss much deeper than the former.
Many Americans are unaware of the rich contributions that African Americans made to the settling of the West. Kalli examines a popular movie, deconstructing it and adding real history to the Hollywood tale.
“What we know as the Wild West would not exist without the 182,000 enslaved people living in Texas in 1860…” they say.
Horses are featured in many of the world’s religions. Horsey language lends itself to the erotic. Even, says Kalli, “Black and brown youth in Brooklyn” understood the appeal of a good-looking Polo pony…
Take a good study of the cover of “Mounted.” Appreciate the artwork, notice the design. Then add this book to your “Things I Never Really Thought About” list, because you’ll think about it now.
And you’re going to want to read every delicious word.
Horses have been hiding in plain sight in Black history for centuries, but author Bitter Kalli pulls them to the forefront, turning each facet of the subject over for deeper examination and additional thought. Happily, you won’t feel forced to do that; their writing comes across like an invitation to a warm, intimate conversation, the kind you get while casually hanging out with a new group of friends on the patio. What you learn is highly intriguing, and you won’t ever see horses in the same way again.
Beware that this book has one explicit chapter inside, but it fits the narrative and you won’t mind. You’ll be too busy enjoying what you read and wanting more. For horse lovers and history lovers alike, “Mounted” is the perfect ride.
“Mounted: On Horses, Blackness, and Liberation” by Bitter Kalli c.2025, Amistad $22.00 192 pages
PROFILE SILVER IS GOLD!
BY JASON SALERNO
Hailed by the late and great Quincy Jones as “one of the most dynamic performers in contemporary jazz”, Deborah Silver is redefining the boundaries of swing with her dazzling new album Basie Rocks!. The recording features the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, who join Silver in bringing a fresh, big-band swing to rock and pop classics by The Beatles, Elton John, Peter Frampton, Steve Miller, and The Eagles, while also breathing new life into beloved treasures from the Great American Songbook. With her unmistakable flair, she transforms hits like “Bennie and the Jets,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” and “Every Breath You Take” into dynamic, showstopping jazz experiences.
Palm Springs audiences will have the chance to experience Silver live – albeit sans the legendary Count Basie Orchestra - when she brings her powerhouse vocals and magnetic stage presence
to the Purple Room Supper Club for two spectacular evenings on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 at 6:00 PM.
“My gay fans in Palm Springs always tell me I remind them of Karen Walker from Will & Grace!” Silver laughs. “And I take that as the highest compliment. I love her! The only twist is that instead of martini-soaked one-liners, I belt out jazzy tunes.”
Deborah Silver explains more.
Quincy Jones once called you “the real deal.”
Deborah Silver: I will always be deeply grateful to Quincy for those words. Coming from someone who understood music on such a profound level, it’s the greatest compliment I could ever hope to receive. But I never rest on accolades. I believe a performer is only as good as their last project and with every new work, including
Basie Rocks!, I challenge myself to keep growing, to give more, and to be better than I was the day before.
Basie Rocks! brings the Count Basie Orchestra together with your vocals to reimagine pop and rock classics. What inspired you to marry those two worlds: big-band swing with artists like The Beatles, Elton John, and The Eagles?
I wanted to make a jazz album, but I also wanted it to be different. I was excited to honor the jazz tradition while giving these classics that I grew up with a whole new life.
What was it like being in the studio with the Count Basie Orchestra?
I felt like a kid in a candy store. The sound, the precision, the history in that room! It was overwhelming in the best way.
When you approached songs like “Bennie and the Jets” and “Every Breath You Take,” how did you decide which ones would lend themselves best to the Basie treatment?
I worked closely with the arrangers, our producer Steve Jordan, and the orchestra’s director, Scotty Barnhart. Before the arrangers even began, we had conversations about the overall vision and direction for each piece. Once those ideas were in place, I stepped back to let them work their magic. When the charts came back, that’s when my role began: shaping them with my own interpretation and making sure they truly swing. My goal was to make something people would enjoy listening to.
The Orchestra is amazing!
It was incredible how seamlessly they embraced these rock classics. They didn’t just play the charts, they breathed life into them,
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and suddenly Basie Rocks! had this incredible, unexpected soul. What can fans expect when you bring Basie Rocks! to the Purple Room?
My shows are a full-on party for the audience. For me, it’s about bringing people together and giving everyone in the room a chance to escape the real world for a little while; to feel lifted, to laugh, to smile. And let’s face it, we can never have too many smiles, especially these days!
Performing at intimate venues like the Purple Room gives audiences a close-up experience of your storytelling. How does singing in those spaces differ from recording with a full orchestra?
Whether I’m singing in an intimate room like the Purple Room or recording with the full Count Basie Orchestra, it always comes down to the same thing: the music, the lyrics, and the audience. Every song is about telling a story and making that connection. The scale might change, but the heart of it never does.
What’s your process for shaping a set list?
It’s really about pacing. I never want anyone in the audience to feel bored, so I shape the set list like a journey. There are plenty of
surprises and lots of fun, high-energy numbers to keep things exciting, but I also mix in the heartfelt ballads that make people reflect on their own lives. And of course, I love to add a few powerhouse songs where I can really let loose.
You’ve said your gay fans often compare you to Karen Walker from Will & Grace.
My gay fans keep me laughing with that comparison, and I do embrace it in spirit. I think humor is such an important part of what I do on stage. Music can move you, but laughter connects us too. And when you mix in a little glamour and sparkle, it turns the whole evening into a celebration.
Have you figured out what you’re going to wear?
I always say the higher the heels and the bigger the gown, the better the show!
Deborah Silver performs Basie Rocks! at the Purple Room Supper Club in Palm Springs on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM and Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM. For tickets, visit https://deborahsilvermusic.com/tour/.
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FEATURE THE WOMAN IN THE MIRROR
BY KEVIN WIRTH
As the debut project from Out on Fire Media, the queer arts organization founded by Michael Hyman, Reflections is a daring new video series that turns the camera—and the mirror—on questions of identity, beauty, and self-worth. Shot on 16mm film and inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic 1960s Screen Tests, the 16 short films invite participants to confront the most intimate and unflinching subject of all: themselves.
Each Reflections film captures four minutes of silence as subjects face their own mirrored image. The result is both minimalist and deeply revealing; a cinematic experiment in discomfort, vulnerability, and transformation.
Transgender actress and author Marizol Leyva is one of the icons featured in the series. “At first it felt raw and uncomfortable to strip away the layers we put on for the world,” she reflects on her experience. “But as the session went on, I began to see my scars, my smile, my softness, and my strength coexisting. That shift—from selfconsciousness to self-celebration—was powerful to witness in real time.” Marizol Leyva shares more about what Reflections revealed to her.
What drew you to be part of Reflections?
Marizol Leyva: It was an invitation to confront myself honestly, without performance; and that felt aligned with my journey as a trans woman.
As both an actress and an author, you’re used to telling stories. How did it feel to instead sit silently and let your reflection tell its own story?
It was both terrifying and liberating to let my truth speak through silence instead of a script.
Did participating in the series change the way you think about beauty, both personally and in the way society defines it?
I learned I don’t have to choose between strength and softness. My scars and my smile can coexist. It reminded me that beauty isn’t in filters. It’s in resilience, imperfection, and humanity.
What layers felt most significant to strip away during those four minutes?
The biggest layer I stripped away was the pressure to prove myself. In that moment, I was enough just as I am.
How did the silence and stillness of the experience differ from the constant noise and movement of everyday life, especially in a world shaped by social media?
The stillness was a reset; a reminder that I don’t need to post or pose to be real.
Do you think Reflections offers audiences a different kind of understanding of transgender identity; one that goes beyond words and into pure presence?
Yes. Our presence is powerful. Sometimes just being is enough to shift perception.
What do you hope viewers will take away from watching your segment specifically?
I hope viewers see that trans women hold multitudes of beauty, pain, strength, and joy. We deserve to be seen in our wholeness.
Out on Fire Media’s mission is to amplify authentic, underrepresented voices. How important is it for you, personally, to be part of projects that center queer and trans visibility?
Visibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being understood and celebrated. That’s why projects like this matter.
If you had the chance to watch your younger self sit in front of that mirror, what do you think she would see?
My younger self would see possibility.
And what would you want her to know?
I’d tell her one day you’ll look in the mirror unafraid, and love what you see.
Reflections is available on https://www.youtube.com/@ outonfiremedia and at Outonfiremedia.com
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Presented by legendary producer and acclaimed celebrity photographer Michael Childers, this exclusive benefit blends fine dining, laughter, and scandalous storytelling to raise critical funds for AAP’s food voucher program, which supports low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses.
The lineup is as dazzling as ever, featuring drag icon and performer Coco Peru, beloved TV star and comedian Caroline Rhea, and six-time Emmy winner Bruce Vilanch. And, of course, Childers himself will be serving up stories so spicy even TMZ wouldn’t dare air them.
Guests will enjoy premium cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and fine wines, catered by Eight4Nine. It’s a rare chance to experience a night of celebrity dish, comic confessionals, and high-voltage glam in an intimate setting.
Tickets are $500 per person or $750 per couple. Space is limited and this event always sells out. The venue address will be provided upon RSVP.
To purchase tickets for this exclusive dining event, call Mark Anton at 760-325-8481 or visit aapfoodsamaritans.org.
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IT’S TIME TO SAY “YES” TO YEZTUGO
BY DANIEL HIRSCH
There’s a new sheriff in PrEP Town. In June, the FDA approved a new long-lasting injectable called Yeztugo (correct pronunciation, per Gilead Sciences Chairman and CEO Daniel O’Day: yez-TOOgo) for pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention.
Those whose mission is to study and prevent HIV — like our professionals at DAP Health — are ecstatic about its arrival. Clinical trials have found Yeztugo’s effectiveness at preventing HIV even better than previous forms of PrEP.
The groundbreaking new form of PrEP to prevent HIV, from Gilead Sciences, is a long-lasting injectable that only needs to be given twice a year. Now that’s a game-changer.
One such excited clinician is DAP Health Director of Specialty Programs Dr. Jason Halperin, a longtime HIV specialist. I spoke with him to understand not only why Yeztugo is such a breakthrough, but what hurdles may prevent its widespread adoption.
What makes the release of Yeztugo so significant?
Yeztugo is our second long-acting injectable PrEP. It has the longest time in between injections: once every six months. I can’t believe we’re at the point where we have a prevention method that’s 99% effective at preventing HIV infection, where a patient only needs that injection twice a year for full protection.
What’s in it and how was it developed?
It’s a new antiretroviral medication — the generic name is lenacapavir — that was recently developed for HIV treatment. We’ve used the component for HIV treatment for the last three years. It’s called a capsid inhibitor, which is a brand-new class of HIV medication.
Lenacapavir was studied by Gilead Sciences (creator of Truvada and Descovy) to determine if it could be used for HIV prevention. They did two very large studies that were looking first at cisgender women. What was so cool about that study is they allowed women who could become pregnant to stay on the medication. If you know a little of the history of PrEP studies, you might know that trials for Descovy did not include cisgender women. Gilead received a lot of criticism for that.
How did Yeztugo compare to Truvada?
In the first study, which was among cisgender women, they randomized everyone to either go on Yeztugo or oral Truvada. The oral arm had a 50% reduction, where the Yeztugo group had zero new infections — a 100% reduction.
Then, in the second study, which was among cisgender and trans women, there were two cases of HIV infection in the Yeztugo arm. But in the Truvada arm, there were 10 times as many cases. So, there was a significant difference — a 99% reduction in incidence in the Yeztugo group was much better than in the Truvada one.
When they looked at the cases in the oral arm of both studies, in every single case there was not enough drug in the patient’s system. So, the assumption is there was non-adherence to the oral daily medication. Which we know is a big issue, which did not emerge as an issue among the Yeztugo group.
How is Yeztugo administered?
It’s two subcutaneous injections — in either the abdomen or the thigh — given in a clinical setting. It’s a very small needle, but it does burn a little bit. What I have found — and we’ve had over 50 patients in the last week start on Yeztugo — is that a little premedication with ice on the injection site really helps.
You take two tablets of oral Yeztugo at the time of your first injections, and then two tablets again 24 hours later. But you only need to take these oral lead-in doses the first time you receive injectable Yeztugo. Six months later, it’s only injectable Yeztugo. The incredible thing is that 48 hours after the first injections along with the oral Yeztugo, you are at a therapeutic level and protected against HIV.
Are there any notable side effects?
The most important thing to know about the injection is that it does leave a nodule. It’s about the size of a nickel. It’s not always seen, but it is almost always felt. The reason the nodule exists is that it’s actually how the medication is released. There’s a white blood cell called a macrophage that surrounds the medicine and leads to the forming of this nodule. Then the medicine gets released over six months.
Who’s
eligible to take Yeztugo?
Everyone who is eligible for PrEP should be eligible. There are some medications that interact with Yeztugo, but they are very rare. So, talk to your doctor before starting. It’s a really easy transition from oral PrEP. After you get an HIV screening, a week later, you get the injection. If someone’s on Apretude, our other injectable medication, we can go immediately to Yeztugo.
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And I want to stress it’s for absolutely everyone. It does not interact with hormones — they’ve looked at this in terms of our trans population. So, that’s really exciting. It’s even appropriate for women who are pregnant or who are trying to become pregnant.
A Yeztugo injection is expensive, costing $14,109 per injection, or $2,352 per month versus Truvada’s $30 per month price tag. Will insurance cover Yeztugo?
So, yes and no. The amazing thing is Medi-Cal is covering it. That’s really incredible. Private insurance seems to be playing by their own rules. At this time.
Do you think more insurance companies will eventually change course?
In the old world, I would say this is 100% going be approved for more coverage soon. The data for Yeztugo is so overwhelmingly positive. But the politics of the moment is the big caveat. The Affordable Care Act guarantees coverage that is a Grade A recommendation by the United States Preventative Task Force.
However, the existing USPTF Task Force, made up of extremely respected clinicians nationally, is under severe threat by the current administration. It is possible a new USPTF board is put together by Robert Kennedy Jr. that will say PrEP is no longer a Grade A recommendation. In that case, there will be no guarantees of any future coverage. These are the concerns we need to unify and raise our voices about with our elected officials.
Politics aside — a big aside — could you have imagined a drug like Yeztugo coming into existence when you started working in HIV medicine 12 years ago?
Absolutely not. That’s why it’s like an absolute miracle to be here. We have come so far. We literally have all the tools to prevent new infections.
To learn more about starting PrEP with Yeztugo at DAP Health, please visit daphealth.org.
HALLOWEEN PALM SPRINGS RETURNS TO ARENAS DISTRICT >>
The much anticipated Halloween Palm Springs returns to the Arenas District on Friday, October 31 with music beginning on the street at 2:00PM with LIVE PERFORMANCES from 4:00-10:00p.m.
A Hocker Productions Event, Halloween Palm Springs is FREE with a suggestion donation of $10 being accepted at each of the entrances to support DAP Health, Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus, Greater Palm Springs Pride and LGBTQ+ Community Center of the Desert.
“This year, our focus is to give the attendees a reason to dance on Day One of Halloween Weekend. We will be announcing Day Two “Leather, Fetish and Fantasy” on Saturday, November 1 very soon. Get ready for a weekend of costumes, dancing, delicious food vendors and unique booths.” Jeff Hocker, Executive Producer, Halloween Palm Springs.
Platinum Selling Pop Star known professionally as DEV, Devin Star Tailes was discovered by the Cataracs and record label IndiePop. Dev’s song “Booty Bounce” was sampled on Far East Movement’s hit single “Like a G6”, which reached number one in the US and sold over four million downloads in the country. Dev was signed to Universal Republic in October 2010 and released her debut single, “Bass Down Low”, on November 16, 2010, peaked within the top ten of the charts in the United Kingdom. Her debut album, The Night the
Sun Came Up, was released on March 27, 2012. The album’s second single, “In the Dark”, peaked at number 11 in the US chart, making it her most successful solo single to date.
In mid-2016, Dev started promoting her second album with a lead single called “#1” (featuring Nef the Pharaoh), which reached the top 15 on the Billboard Rhythmic Songs chart. Dev’s second studio album, I Only See You When I’m Dreamin’, was made available for pre-order in July 2017; it includes the singles “All I Wanna Do” and “Come at Me” and is her first full-length project since 2011’s The Night the Sun Came Up.
MEATY BEATS BY JUAN
Juan’s love affair and driving desire for music was founded in the underground in the 90s, deep in the warehouse parties in Oakland and San Francisco. His talents DJ’ing grew and he produced a wide-spectrum of dance and pool parties, shows, and festivals and he continues today. He is inspired by DJ masters, Carl Cox, Derek Carter, John Aquaviva and Claude VonStroke, he learned the craft of layering tracks to tell a story and take the dance floor on an unexpected journey. His sexy, bass driven, funky sets are influenced by electroclash, nudisko, indi-rock, breaks, and tech-house.
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DJ MODGIRL
A Palm Springs icon, winner of “Best DJ of the Desert” since 2022 and the actual poster child for Modernism Week, MODGIRL is a music and dancing machine, celebrated for her positive energy, vintage outfits and happy, high-vibed house and disco sets. With a 2-hour T-Dance mix on KGAY 106.5 every Sunday, she has performed at festivals, fashion shows, film premieres and Prides and has residencies at top venues, pool parties, clubs and tea dances in Palm Springs, Los Angeles and Fire Island. At Acrisure Arena, MODGIRL played the preshow for Madonna, Janet Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Harry Styles, Earth Wind & Fire and others. Follow her adventures, her costume changes and her music on instagram, soundcloud and youtube at @djmodgirl.
DJ JEFFREE
DJ Jeffree has gained a reputation as one of the premiere “open format” DJs in the Coachella Valley area. “I believe that a great DJ has the ability to walk into a room, and classic beats with a touch of old school turntable-ism and live remixing, and by just looking at the crowd, just knowing exactly what songs, to play at exactly the right time.” This translates into sets where he injects, all of the songs he loves, into vocal hooks and sing-a-longs with brooding bass and epic buildups with a steady foot-shuffling house beat.
The ever-so-popular Halloween Palm Springs Tito’s Handmade
Vodka VIP Lounge is back and better than ever, with a hosted bar including Tito’s Vodka, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra, Nutrl Hard Seltzer, Jagermeister and more with in/out privileges and dedicated port-a-potties (don’t laugh, you will thank us)! Tickets are only $85.00. www.HalloweenPalmSprings.com Registration for the Costume Contest begins at 6:00p.m at the Information booth on Arenas Road and will end promptly at 7:15p.m. Registered participants must be in line with their wristband at the main stage, no later than 7:30p.m.
Halloween Palm Springs would not be possible without the stellar support of the Arenas District Merchants: Hunters Palm Springs, Streetbar, Chill Bar Palm Springs, Blackbook Bar, Dick’s on Arenas, Lulu California Bistro, Johannes, Tryst Bar, Division Menswear, Bear Wear, GayMart, Rough Trade Gear, BIKE Palm Springs, and Quadz Palm Springs. Our generous sponsors also include: City of Palm Springs, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Jack Daniels, Cuervo 1800 Tequila, Hotel Zoso (Host Hotel), Heimark Distributing (Nutrol, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra), Mistr, Aperol, Red Bull, Costco Wholesale, LA Blade, The Standard Magazine, Town Real Estate, Palm Springs Plumbing, Andy Linsky, Bill Hynes, Andrew Christian, Oxballs, Jägermeister, Palm Springs Disposal Service, Bright Event Rentals, GED Magazine, Gay Desert Guide, KGAY 106.5 & 92.1 FM and MeTV 103.1 FM, Desert Daily Guide, Mike Thompson RV Super Stores and many more.
PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM FALL SHOW OFFERS THE BEST IN MIDCENTURY & MODERN DESIGN
The Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show runs October 17-19, during Modernism Week – October and features many dealers new to the show as well as returning dealers that have participated in previous shows. The Fall Show will feature nearly 45 premier national exhibitors offering decorative and fine arts representing all design movements of the 20th century and compelling 21st century contemporary art and design. This popular event, which will be held in the Palm Springs Convention Center, located at 277 North Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs, California. It is a more intimate version of the annual Palm Springs Modernism Show held in February.
On Friday evening, October 17, attendees are invited to participate in the festive Opening Night Party and Early Buying Preview Reception. This Friday night party is the prime opportunity for attendees to shop directly from dealers before the show opens to the public on Saturday. Tickets are available in advance for $95 at modernismweek.com or at the door for $110 and include a wine reception with hors d’oeuvres, free parking and daily re-entry to the show. Weekend show hours are Saturday, October 18, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets are $25, include return entry all weekend, and may be purchased in advance at modernismweek.com or at the door.
On Friday night and during the weekend show, Presenting Sponsor Airstream Inland Empire will offer free tours of the luxurious 2025 Airstream Trade Wind™ 25FBT Hatch. With more power potential than any travel trailer model in the company’s 92-year history, the all-new Airstream Trade Wind™ Travel Trailer is a flexible, stunning, and supremely off-grid-capable addition to the company’s iconic lineup.
NEW DEALERS TO THE 2025 FALL SHOW INCLUDE:
• Ambianic (San Diego CA) – midcentury modern furniture and decorative arts
• Anthony LaMorte (Reno NV) – custom designed contemporary furniture
• Paul Sarkis Studio (Palm Springs CA) – abstract artist
• Provenance (Los Angeles CA) – midcentury modern furniture, art and design
• PS Midcentury (Palm Springs CA) – vintage midcentury modern furniture and decorative arts
• Spiral Haus (New York NY) – rare vintage luxury accessories for the home
• Victor DiNovi (Santa Barbara CA) – contemporary furniture
• Returning featured dealers include:
• Amara Rugs (Torrance CA) – midcentury and contemporary rugs
• Blackwell Woodworks (Woodland Hills CA) – midcentury modern furnishings made with woods from upcycled guitars
• Forza Casa (Berkley CA) – textiles and towels
• Skidmore Contemporary Art (Laguna Beach CA) –contemporary art
• Streamline HiFi (Truckee CA) – midcentury modern consoles
• The Vera Archive (Austin TX) – fine art, textiles and wearable art
“Our Fall show continues to attract savvy buyers and fans of midcentury modern style,” said Rosemary Krieger, President of Dolphin Promotions. “This show is a much-anticipated annual event beloved by attendees and dealers alike. The marriage of vintage 20th century items with 21st century designs has proven to be very successful and offers a wider appeal to our supporters in the Coachella Valley. We are thrilled to once again play a major role in Modernism Week – October.”
For more information and a list of exhibitors, please visit www.palmspringsmodernism.com or email info@dolphinfairs.com.
LOUD & PROUD SUNSET MUSIC & COMEDY FESTIVAL >>
BY ELIZABETH BORDEN
The Loud & Proud Sunset Music & Comedy Festival, (an official Palm Springs Pride event), returns November 6–9, 2025, for an electrifying fusion of music, laughter, and LGBTQ+ pride. Blending world-class performance, unapologetic comedy, and soul-stirring community spirit into one unforgettable celebration. Hosted throughout the weekend by the incomparable Sweet Baby J’ai. The festival promises a dazzling experience from the first note to the final parade step.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Roberta Flack: A Soulful Homecoming (7:00–8:30 PM)
Kicking off at the Cascade Lounge inside Agua Caliente Casino (401 E Amado Rd, Palm Springs, CA), this intimate musical-theatrical tribute offers a heartfelt homage to the legendary Roberta Flack. Featuring powerful performances by Sandy Adams, Amber Flame, Laurie Morvan, and comedian Mimi Gonzalez. The evening is crafted with reverence, reinvention, and raw emotion.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Two Roads: From Roots to Broadway (7:00–9:00 PM)
At the Palm Springs Cultural Center (2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA), enjoy powerhouse performances by award-winning artists: Ann Hampton Callaway, Amythyst Kiah, and comedic brilliance from Jason Stuart.
Ann Hampton Callaway — Tony-nominated singer, songwriter, and jazz luminary. Known for her soaring vocals, impeccable phrasing, and the iconic theme song from the hit show The Nanny.
Amythyst Kiah — GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter whose riveting blend of Americana, roots, and alt-folk (Our Native Daughters) turns vulnerability into anthems.
Jason Stuart — Acclaimed stand-up comic and character actor (Tangerine, Birth of a Nation) bringing sharp, fearless humor to the stage.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
The Revival: Soul & Power. (7:00–9:00 PM)
At the Palm Springs Cultural Center, Saturday delivers a transformative evening featuring Lady Blackbird, Vickie Shaw, and Holly Near. Near will be honored with the Sunset Legacy of Inspiration Award and will perform a special tribute to womyn’s music—a powerful celebration of artistry, activism, and spirit.
Lady Blackbird — Genre-defying soul-jazz sensation whose breakout album Black Acid Soul earned global acclaim for its cinematic depth and volcanic vocals.
Vickie Shaw — Southern lesbian comedy icon beloved for her warm, whip-smart storytelling and unapologetic hilarity.
Holly Near — Trailblazing singer-songwriter and activist whose five-decade career fuses social justice, feminism, and folk with galvanizing grace.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
The Goddess Groove March (10:00 AM)
Join Sunset PrideFest as we strut through the heart of downtown for the Palm Springs Pride Parade! Stepping off at 10:00 AM from Tachevah and Palm Canyon Drive, the parade heads south to Amado Road, pulsing with rhythm and radiant energy. Led by the legendary Holly Near, this vibrant march is a joyful celebration of feminine power, LGBTQ+ pride, and unapologetic presence. Bring your glitter, your groove, your hometown pride, and all your goddess energy—we’re lighting up Palm Canyon in full color.
Visit www.sunsetmusic.org for full event details, lineup updates, and festival passes, including single-night tickets and Two-Day Groove Passes. Tickets $25–$85.
The Sunset Music & Comedy Festival is a multi-genre celebration that brings people together through world-class performances. Hosted by the inimitable Sweet Baby J’ai and produced by the 501(c)3 nonprofit Sunset Music & Education Foundation (SMEF.) The festival also supports The Sunset Music SMARTS Initiative, which provides musical instruments and education to underserved young artists here in the Coachella Valley to rise above challenges and achieve their dreams.
We are proud to be supported by our official media sponsors, The Hollywood Times and PromoHomo.TV. Their commitment to amplifying diverse voices and celebrating cultural innovation helps us extend the reach of our mission and message far beyond the desert.
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PERSPECTIVE ADVENTURES OF A DANCING QUEEN (CHAPTER ONE)
BY JILL LANGHAM
Hello, my friends and Happy Fall!
I’ve been back in the Valley since September 4th and have been enjoying the cooler temperatures and pray that our second summer, also known as St. Martin’s summer, is behind us.
During August, I was fortunate to be able to take my 16th Atlantis gay cruise, this one a 10-day journey of the Mediterranean. We started out in Athens for a few days of
history where we visited the Acropolis and neighboring markets. We stayed in the gay neighborhood, enjoying the local restaurants, bars, clubs, and people before heading to the Virgin Ship for our voyage which would be making six stops along the way. From Santorini, to Kusadasi and Istanbul Turkey, Alexandria, Egypt, Crete, Mykonos ending back in Athens, Greece. On the evening of August 19th, close to 2300 passengers and I set sail.
Santorini was a joy and as storybook as it appears in movies and print. My travel mates, Sam, Rick, and I loved the shopping, food, and the beautiful sunset.
The next day, we hit Kusadasi, Turkey but since we did not make arrangements to go to Ephesus, an ancient town associated to be the birthplace of the Virgin Mary amongst many other historic events, feel that it is very worth visiting and will make sure to do so at a later date.
The next we got to Istanbul, Turkey, a city that I have wanted to visit for the last 10 years. Rick had reserved a hotel room for us as we wanted to experience some of the gay clubs that he had read a lot about. I wanted to be amongst the people, especially at the Grand Bazaar as I had been watching Turkish soap operas on Netflix since 2014 and had become enchanted. Sam who had been there twice before wanted to show us the mosques, so we each had an agenda.
The hotel and its proprietor couldn’t have been better and the location ideal. We grabbed and uber and headed to Taksim Square to see the Blue Mosque, the most famous of the mosques. We were not disappointed by its beauty. There were thousands of people, worshippers, visitors, and families in the area.
I was not expecting to be singled out but sadly with my very short hair, muscular physique, and Western clothing (I did not wear anything low cut or too short) made me a target for the older women dressed in the traditional hijab. They looked me up one side and down that other and their disapproving faces and eyes said it all. What saved the day is that the women were often accompanied by younger people or children many of whom pointed to me and said, “Superhero!”
I wish I could tell you that it did not bother me, but it did. I had the same thing happen to me in India, and Jerusalem, regardless of what I wore or how much I covered myself up. I have come to appreciate that they see me as having a freedom that they never will be allowed to or allow themselves to have. I was able to find empathy in my heart, but it still hurt.
But the interesting part of this story
happened later that night when we were inquiring at the front desk about the proximity of the gay clubs. The man on duty was adamant that we should avoid the area because it was in such a dangerous neighborhood and then avoid the clubs, saying that the owners will recognize that we are foreigners, will subsequently overcharge us and take advantage of us. He asked us to wait a minute so that he could get the proprietor who could lead us in the right direction.
As I mentioned earlier, Rick had been in contact with him online and had had numerous conversations with him so that when we checked in, Pasha, the owner acted like we were old friends and really went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. The hotel which had recently been renovated, was pristine and very affordably priced.
Pasha quickly came to our rescue and reiterated the night managers concerns. He said a good friend of his owned a club and volunteered to take us to meet him. We were surprised but also delighted.
So off we went, down the main drag following Pasha block after block until he turned right into a well-lit alley which sported a large club at its end. The second we heard the music and looked at the bouncers, we knew it was a straight club! Rick and I turned to one another and said we must tell Pasha, which is what happened. Rick called out his name and when he turned around, said, “Pasha, I’m gay.”
Stay Tuned for Part 2, next month
XOXO, Jill, your girl on-the-go and part time Superhero, and DQ!
COMMENTARY “I AM” ONE MAN’S PERSONAL JOURNEY
BY RON BLAKE
The documentary “I Am” was produced by 17-year-old twin brothers. It’s about my ongoing mission to overcome a near-deadly trauma and anti-LGBT bias. An exciting mission involving popular comedian Stephen Colbert. A film that can inspire folks to overcome the traumas, biases, loneliness, and isolation that haunts many of us.
Arizona filmmakers Ethan and Aidan Sinconis were high school students when they took a chance on me. Creating this 2025 film and telling my story. These talented LGBT allies recently won the best short film at the Rocky Mountain Emmys with their powerful documentary.
At the awards ceremony, one of the Academy judges said, “This is one of the best short films I’ve ever seen from anyone...student or professional. Masterful storytelling.”
I opened up about my Hero’s Journey with The Standard Magazine readers last summer. Experiencing a brutal rape and beating at the hands of three men who entered my Phoenix home. I sustained significant injuries. One of the guys had been my partner of almost a decade. Thus, it was also domestic violence.
It was determined that anti-LGBT bias was involved in the police response. I made a chilling 911 call for help. The emergency dispatcher’s transcript reveals that she listened helplessly as I was
attacked. The three men were found surrounding me in the bloody crime scene when the four officers arrived. The men were caught red-handed.
No arrests were made. No rape kit was administered. No medical attention was provided for me. After that night, I eventually spiraled into the depths of despair, pain, isolation, and loneliness. The PTSD and dissociative amnesia pulled me into a wickedly confusing abyss for several years.
History has shown that the LGBT community can’t always rely on the criminal justice system to be there for us. However, that does not have to be the final chapter. We have repeatedly accomplished something that Charles Darwin would naturally marvel at.
Our gritty gay gang has learned to adapt to a harsh environment. To pivot and stay alive. To become stronger. It is through our adaptations and pivoting that we can still achieve peace, love, happiness, and success.
The filmmakers worked cinematic magic in demonstrating in a scene some of that pivoting. Bringing forth how a fortuitous joke from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert stopped me from dying by suicide at 10:44pm on November 2, 2015.
It was not easy to recreate such a life and death moment like this while maintaining compassion and respect for what I experienced. An emotional masterpiece produced from these teenage visual artists.
It was that comedic spark of hope that sent me heading out on an adventure. To learn how to re-engage with people once more. To learn how to talk about and process the anti-LGBT bias and trauma. And to get written support from total strangers on my dedicated mission to become a guest on The Late Show in NYC. The symbolic goal.
The filmmakers introduce viewers to my journey of walking up to and engaging 34,707 complete strangers one by one. Getting their
written stories of support for my determined efforts. Stories written in 95 languages with 32 Sharpie marker colors on 521 giant foam boards.
You are able to watch those boards become a representation of much more than me getting on The Late Show as a guest. The boards are a powerful display of human connection, love, and belonging. That is critical in our nation right now after loneliness and isolation were designated as a public health crisis by the U.S. Surgeon General in May of 2023.
Additionally, I appreciate the significance of Ethan and Aidan having me narrate the film. From beginning to end. Nothing metaphorical about it. They truly gave me a voice. Something that far too many victims of rape, domestic violence, and anti-LGBT bias never have. Perhaps this is the muse that encourages other victims to find their voices too.
It’s understandable for us in the LGBT community to want to respond with anger in situations like mine. Our community has been through centuries of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and bias. But I’ve realized it’s more productive and healing to move past the hostility. To use our energy to inform, entertain, and inspire individuals.
This documentary is not about anger. Nor is it about revenge, hatred, or sadness. It’s about acceptance, unity, love, hope, compassion, and forgiveness. A feel-good story proudly coming out of our resilient community. Fingers crossed for an Academy Award nomination for “I Am”. Much deserved for a film very well-done Ethan and Aidan.
The documentary “I Am” can be found at SinconisStudios.com or on YouTube. Blake lives in Phoenix, Arizona and can be reached at rblake5551@hotmail.com or @BlakeLateShow on Instagram. Here’s hoping the next stranger to pick up a Sharpie and sign support on one of his giant foam boards is funnyman Stephen Colbert.
BEATBOX
FALL INTO THE BEAT
BY JIMMY NEWSUM
Autumn is a season of reflection and renewal, and these standout singles from four remarkable gay artists embody the dualities of the season: melancholy and joy, endings and beginnings, solitude and community. They remind us that music, like the falling leaves, has the power to comfort, inspire, and spark transformation. Each track drifts into the air like a leaf on the wind, carrying stories of love, loss, resilience, and rebirth that showcase queer artistry at its most luminous.
“FEELIN’” – BOBBY NEWBERRY
After stepping away from music to care for his late husband, TJ, who passed from cancer, Bobby Newberry returns with a song that is both profoundly personal and universally resonant. Co-produced with Theory, Feelin’ shimmers with warmth, capturing the carefree spirit of the love that defined their relationship. From its opening lyric, “you feel like Capri summer and breezy,” the single radiates childlike happiness—the joy of being with someone who brings out your best self. More than a love song for TJ, Feelin’ is an anthem for anyone who has known love, laughter, and the fleeting magic of perfect moments, transforming grief into celebration.
“ZIGGY” – ROGER KUHN
Roger Kuhn’s Ziggy is a transcendent gift to music lovers—a cosmic yet achingly human meditation that honors queer identity, resilience, and the power of love. Produced by Velvet Code and inspired by David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust legacy and James Brandon’s Ziggy Stardust & Me, Kuhn draws on these touchstones but
creates something wholly his own: an ethereal symphony woven with atmospheric strings, ambient textures, and celestial soundscapes. The result is vast and otherworldly, yet rooted in vulnerability, as Kuhn reflects on aging, loneliness, and the courage of self-acceptance.
“FEEL
IT ALL” – DAVID HERNANDEZ
David Hernandez’s feel it all is more than another addition to his impressive catalog—it’s a turning point. Vulnerable, cathartic, and utterly inspiring, the single underscores the courage it takes to face one’s truth and share it openly. Hernandez reminds us that connection is the antidote to isolation and that music, at its best, can heal. With his signature pop-soul vocals soaring over a sweeping mid-tempo arrangement, Hernandez lays bare his journey through addiction and sobriety, transforming pain into a universal message of resilience and hope. The result is raw, honest, and triumphantly human.
“MEET
ME” – MIKE MAIMONE
Born from a chance encounter that evoked memories of his late husband, Mike Maimone’s Meet Me is both a tribute to love lost and a celebration of love found. Musically, it dazzles with vintage spark, blending a bluesy 1950s shuffle with playful swing energy that nods to Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis. Lush horns, lively piano, and radiant backing vocals create an atmosphere that feels nostalgic yet fresh—like the soundtrack to a carefree autumn afternoon filled with first kisses and hopeful beginnings. Anchored by Maimone’s warm vocals and piano, the song brims with joyful precision, carrying the thrill of discovery and the enduring hope of connection.
Healthy Living!
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
OCTOBER
Blood Drive
F, Oct 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 844.380.5220
Replacing the Aortic Valve without Open Heart Surgery
Presented in partnership with Mended Hearts of Coachella Valley
TH, Oct 9, 6 to 7 p.m.
Puneet K. Khanna, MD
Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online.
Bariatric Surgery Information
SA, Oct 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD
Board Certified in General Surgery
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3796.
Bariatric Surgery Information
TU, Oct 21, 8:15 to 9:30 a.m.
Jorge A. Almodovar, MD
Board Certified in General Surgery
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3796
Bariatric Surgery Information
W, Oct 22, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD
Board Certified in General Surgery
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3796
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Scarlett Norris Adams Lecture Series
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: New Frontiers of Treatment and Care
Eisenhower Health, affiliated with UC San Diego Health Cancer Network, is proud to present a series of collaborative community education events, bringing the latest information on cancer care to the Coachella Valley.
TH, Oct 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Manasa Vulchi, MD, Board Certified Medical Oncologist, Eisenhower
Lucy Curci Cancer Center; and Kay Yeung, MD, PhD, Board Certified Medical Oncologist, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3798
From Diagnosis to Decision: Understanding the Breast Tumor Board
TU, Oct 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Panel of more than 10 breast cancer experts
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3798.
Understanding Metastatic Breast Cancer: What’s New and What’s Next
TH, Oct 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Manasa Vulchi, MD
Board Certified in Medical Oncology
Visit EisenhowerHealth.org/Calendar to register online, or call 760.834.3798.
SUPPORT GROUPS
For information or registration, call the number listed, or visit EisenhowerHealth.org/SupportGroups
Adults Molested as Children
Every TH, 4 to 5 p.m.
To register, call 760.340.2336
Bariatric Surgery
Second M of month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
To register, call 760.834.3796
Breast Cancer
Every W, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
To register, call 760.834.3798
Caregiver Support
Second and Fourth TH, 4 to 5 p.m.
To register, call 760.834.3798
Grupo Fortaleza
Second and Fourth F of month
11 a.m. to noon
To register, call 310.314.2555
Gynecologic Oncology
Segundo y cuarto viernes del mes, 11 a.m. a mediodía
Para registrarse, llame 310.314.2555
Mended Hearts
Second TH of month
6 to 8 p.m., Oct to Jun
To register, call 760.501.5096
Myeloma
First TH of month, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
To register, call 760.834.3798
Ostomy
First TH of month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. To register, call 760.837.8601.
Parent Support
Every TU, 10 to 11:30 a.m. To register, call 760.773.2096.
Prostate Cancer
First and third M of month, 4 to 5 p.m. To register, call 760.834.3798
Diabetes: Tools, Tricks and Technologies
Third TU of month
3 to 4:30 p.m., Oct to Jun To register, call 760.773.1403
Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center
Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center
Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center
Refreshments or meal available
Virtual option
Phone option
A Healthier Life is in Your Hands
Scan the Q R code with your mobile device to learn more about all of Eisenhower Health’s lectures, events, classes and support groups — many offering simple online registration.
CALENDAR
OCT 1-15
CELEBRATE ORGULLO. MIAMI, FLORIDA
The 15th annual Celebrate ORGULLO Festival , showcasing Hispanic LGBT Pride during Hispanic Heritage & LGBT Pride Month. Celebrate ORGULLO showcases the cultural contributions of the Hispanic LGBT community, and is proudly produced by Unity Coalition, with proceeds benefiting our LGBT Youth Scholarship Fund and year round programming. www.celebrateorgullo.com
OCT 10-19
WAY OUT WEST FILM FESTIVAL.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
The Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival returns for its 23rd year; programming some of the best in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (LGBTQ) films. This year’s film festival offers audiences a wide cinematic range including everything from feature length comedies and dramas to documentaries and short films. Many awardwinning international films will be showcased. Tickets and passes can now be purchased online at www.wayoutwestfilmfest.com
OCT 16 -19
TWIST FILM FESTIVAL. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
TWIST has grown into the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, gaining industry and audience recognition for showcasing the latest and greatest in queer film, from major motion picture premieres to emerging talent. The social event of the season—the festival provides unique opportunities for visiting and local filmmakers to engage and entertain over 10,000 attendees. www.threedollarbillcinema.org
OCT 19 - 26
FANTASIAFAIR TRANSGENDER EVENT. PROVINCETOWN MA
Fantasia Fair is a weeklong transgender gathering in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Part conference, part social gathering, the Fair is full immersion experience - attendees can and usually do spend an entire week 24/7 presenting their gender as they wish. Fantasia Fair continues to be the leading annual program promoting a gendervariant individual’s ability to thrive in reallife situations. For info visit www.fanfair.info
OCT 26 -28
HALLOWEEN IN NEW ORLEANS. NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
It all began as a simple gathering of friends in 1984. Now it has evolved into one of the most celebrated gay circuit parties of the year. New Orleans’ largest gay nightclub complex, The Bourbon Pub is the very heart of the New Orleans gay community, and will present some of the very best DJ talent and entertainment. www.togetherwenola.com
OCT 9 -21
NEWFEST LGBTQ FILM FESTIVAL 2019. NEW YORK, NEW YORK
NewFest is New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ film and media. Over 30 years of queer storytelling, NewFest gives voice and visibility to the full spectrum of the LGBTQ experience by championing films, supporting storytellers, and engaging audiences in order to inspire dialogue, shift cultural bias and empower our diverse community. www.newfest.org
OCT 13-19
THE IRIS PRIZE FESTIVAL - CARDIFF, WALES (UK)
The Iris Prize Festival is a six-day celebration of LGBT film in Cardiff, Wales (UK). The program includes screenings of the 35 international short films competing for the Iris Prize and the 15 Best British Short nominees, as well as feature films, parties, talks, the Producers Forum and much more. The festival culminates with the Iris Carnival, where the award winners are crowned. www.irisprize.org
OCT 30- NOV 10
PINK SCREENS: THE 24TH BRUSSELS FILM FESTIVAL - BELGIUM BRUSSELS
The most insolent festival of the year returns for its 24th edition. Each year, it feels the affection of the public grow: those who have known it forever, our faithful aficionados, and those who are discovering its incomparable magic for the first time. You are all welcome, darlings! The festival’s bold colors, yellow and fuchsia, will proudly invade the filmloving spaces of central Brussels to offer a meticulously calibrated program, extremely
varied in content, styles, and desires... If you know what we mean! We can’t wait to share with you this hymn to creativity and queer freedom that is Pink Screens. Pink Screens also celebrates visual art and performances by queer artists. The basement of Cinéma Galeries will be the setting. There will be plenty of opportunities to discuss and exchange ideas with the many guests who will make this edition of the festival unique. www.pinkscreens.org
OCT 24-NOV 2
MIX CPH- QUEER FILM FESTIVALCOPENHAGEN, DENMARK
As one of the oldest LGBTQIA+ film festivals in the world, MIX CPH has been a cornerstone of the Danish LGBTQIA+ community, tirelessly promoting visibility, diversity, and inclusion through the power of cinema. The festival, which is entirely non-profit and run by dedicated queer volunteers, showcases groundbreaking films that explore and celebrate LGBTQIA+ experiences while fostering a sense of community and dialogue around critical social issues. www.mixcopenhagen.dk
OCT 30- NOV 8
GENDER BENDER - BOLOGNA,
ITALY
Gender Bender is an international Festival introducing the Italian public to the new imagery related to gender identities, sexual orientations and body representations stemming from contemporary culture. Gender Bender offers a series of events ranging from film showings, to theatrical productions and dance performances, visual arts exhibitions, installation, round tables and conferences, live concerts and performances by musicians and DJs, and clubbing events. It is a real model of how differences can give
a contribution to the construction of a more rich and welcoming society from the human, social and cultural point of view. www.genderbender.it
NOV 10 – NOV 16
MASPALOMAS WINTER PRIDE –CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN
Winter Pride Maspalomas 2025 is the final gay pride celebration in the European calendar year. With an average outside temperature of 74 degrees, makes it an open-air event One week of amazing events with live shows with international artists, pool parties, boat excursions, parade, dance sessions and more! www.winterpridemaspalomas.com
NOV 14-22
OUTBURST QUEER ARTS FESTIVALBELFAST NORTHERN IRELAND
Working with local arts partners to showcase great local and international queer work while supporting the development of queer arts at home and internationally. Come see cutting edge work that is bold, challenging, accessible and brilliant, whether it’s grassroots events, professional touring productions or work and events commissioned specially for OUTBURST. www.outburstarts.com
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KOFFI NORTH (3 Additional Locations)
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BOOZEHOUNDS PALM SPRINGS
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TAC/QUILA
415 N Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.417.4471
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PS AIR BAR
611 S.Palm Canyon Dr. #22 Palm Springs CA 92262
760.327.7701 www.psairbar.com
TOWNIE BAGELS
650 E Sunny Dunes Rd #5 Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.459.4555
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ON THE MARK
111 N Palm Canyon Dr. #155
Palm Springs CA 92262
760.832.8892
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SHERMAN’S DELI & BAKERY
401 E Tahquitz Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.1199
www.shermansdeli.com
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Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.325.8490
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100 South Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.320.5503
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TRIO RESTAURANT
707 N Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.864.8746
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THE TROPICALE
330 E Amado Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.866.1952
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ZIN AMERICAN BISTRO
198 S Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA
760.322.6300
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LULU CALIFORNIA BISTRO
200 S Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.327.5858
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EL MIRASOL
140 E Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.323.0721
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RICK’S RESTAURANT
1973 N Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.416.0090
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PINOCCHIO IN THE DESERT
134 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.322.3776
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BLACKBOOK BAR
315 E Arenas Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.832.8497
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BARS AND NIGHT CLUBS
HUNTERS NIGHTCLUB
302 East Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.323.0700
www.huntersnightclubs.com
TOUCAN’S TIKI LOUNGE
2100 North Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.416.7584
www.toucanstikilounge.com
CHILL BAR
217 E. Arenas Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.327.1079
www.chillbarpalmsprings.com
STREETBAR
224 E. Arenas Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.320.1266
www.psstreetbar.com
THE TOOL SHED
600 E. Sunny Dunes Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.320.3299
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QUADZ
200 S Indian Canyon
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.778.4326
AMP SPORTS LOUNGE
68-718 E. Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.699.7090
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ROOST BAR LOUNGE
68718 E Palm Canyon Dr #203 Cathedral City CA 92234
760.507.8495
www.theroostcc.com
ONE ELEVEN BAR
67555 E Palm Canyon Dr A103 Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.537.3111
www.oneelevenbar.com
RUNWAY
68300 Gay Resort Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234
760.537.7800
www.runwayccbc.com
REFORMA
333 S. Palm Canyon #2 Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.902.6630
www.reformaps.com
DICK’S
301 E Arenas Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
760.327.0753
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2025 EVENTS
DATE EVENT
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Oct 16
Oct 16-19
Oct 17
Oct 18
Oct 18
Oct 21-25
Oct 25
Oct 26
Oct 30
Oct 30-Nov 2
Oct 31
Nov 1
Nov 5
Nov 6-9
Nov 6-9
Nov 8
Nov 8
Nov 9
Nov 12
Nov 13-20
Dec 1
Dec 16-21
One Night Out Paris / PS Air Museum
Pride Under the Pines / Idyllwild
Palm Springs Vintage Market (First of the Season)
Joshua Tree Music Festival
Coachella Valley Firebirds - Opening Game
Singing with the Desert Stars / PSCC
RuPaul Werq World Tour 2025 / The Show
2025 Architectural Preservation Awards
Wings of Hope: A Glamorous Journey / Hanson House
The Pride Honor Awards
Modernism Week - October
Center Stage Gala / PS Air Museum
House Party PS: Pride in Paradise, A Tropical Adventure
Casual Concours / Great Autos
IGLTA Convention in Palm Springs
Palm Springs PRIDE EQUALITY WALK / Arenas District
