Irish singer Gary Duffy ‘Everything I Wanted’
By Kyle Jackson Gary Duffy has been performing for a long time, but it wasn’t until recently that he decided to pursue his passion in a bigger way. We had a chat with Gary Duffy to discuss what made him pursue a professional music career, how he channeled his own inner confidence to pursue his...
Hollywood Madam Musical
By John Stein Little Black Book is a new rock musical about the life and times of the infamous Hollywood Madam of the 90’s, Heidi Fleiss. Through 11 pop-rock songs, the show examines a woman who was stripped of everything she worked for by a ruthless tabloid press and an unforgiving society. Following in the...
100th Edition
Favorite Issue Retrospective For our 100th edition, we decided to do a retrospective of our favorite issues from the past 100 issues. Coming up with our top issues seemed like a major endeavor, so we asked several of our avid readers to give us what they considered their favorites. With that information we put together...
PSP Focus
Postal Palm Springs Pledges Financial Support For AAP – Food Samaritans AAP – Food Samaritans announced that it has received a pledge of financial support from local retailer Postal Palm Springs. During the month of March 2021, 20% of net USPS, UPS, and FedEx transactions at the shipping, mail and retail center will be donated...
Modernism Week 2021: A Virtual Experience
By Bob Bogard Modernism Week returns in February, although in a different way than previous years. Local and state requirements for gatherings and social distancing prompted Modernism Week to offer two versions of its popular event – the February Modernism Week Online Experience (Feb. 1 – 28, 2021) and an additional festival featuring in-person events...
Black LGBTQ Trail Blazers Who Made History
By Jerome Flynn February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. From 1960s civil rights activist Bayard Rustin to Chicago’s first black female and lesbian mayor, Lori Lightfoot, black...
DAP Health Center Will Grow in 2021
By Jack Bunting It’s getting easier for people to find the important care they need in 2021 through DAP Health Center (DAP). Top barriers people face are sheltering-in-place fatigue and lack of insurance with no idea where to turn. DAP has been paying attention to what patients say it takes for them to stay engaged...
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation & Tent Partnership for Refugees
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Tent Partnership for Refugees, a network of over 130 major companies committed to integrating refugees, have joined forces to mobilize businesses in North America to support LGBTQ refugees. Altogether, 23 companies have announced their collective commitment to provide mentorship opportunities to approximately 1,250 LGBTQ refugees over the next...
Supernova
By Ryan Turrin From writer and director Harry Macqueen (Hinterland) comes Supernova, a heartrending modern love story about a couple struggling with a diagnosis of early-onset dementia who take a road trip together to reconnect with friends, family and places from their past. Sam and Tusker have spent 20 years together, and they are as...
The Standard Magazine 2020 Revisited
This Year in Review we would like to revisit some of the articles featured on the pages of The Standard Magazine, highlighting excerpts from particular articles from each month that we think deserve a second gander. You can read the complete article by simply clicking on the link after each excerpt. Have fun reminiscing. January...
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
By Troy Becker One of the sad facts of the pandemic is that many of our favorite gay bars and clubs are closing not just temporarily, but for good. Some of your favorite LGBTQ venues will not be back after COVID-19 lockdown measures have been eased. Gay bars and clubs already faced tough trading conditions...
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
By Joshua Pinto This year the holidays have taken on a completely different meaning and although it may not feel like it, the season is upon us. And I’m guessing you have no clue what to get those certain special people in your life. Most of us will be social distancing and relying on FedEx,...
