It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod World
It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod World PS Modernism 2016 Modernism Week’s signature February festival is a celebration of midcentury modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture in Palm Springs California. The annual 11-day festival features a rich array of events including the Modernism Show & Sale, tours of iconic homes, architectural walking, biking and double-decker...
Christopher Kennedy Compound
Christopher Kennedy: The Return of the Modernism Week Show House The Christopher Kennedy Compound, which will be open to the public for tours during Modernism Week. Presented by Traditional Home magazine and California Homes magazine, the Compound is the brainchild of noted Palm Springs designer Christopher Kennedy, who has spearheaded the project for the last...
She’s Every Woman
She’s Every Woman Chaka Khan Headlines the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Ten time Grammy Award winner, Chaka Khan is a true Renaissance woman. A singer, songwriter, producer, visual artist, author, actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, activist and mother, Chaka is an international music icon who has influenced multiple generations of artists and continues to do so. We...
2016 SCHA Honorees
2016 SCHA Honorees By Barry Dayton The Spotlight … Brightens a stage, a dance, a speech, a song. It penetrates … pierces the darkness … Illuminating the moments of our lives. Almost since the very first AIDS diagnoses in 1981, thousands of people, businesses, organizations, foundations, and other supporters have helped D.A.P. develop from...
2015 Year In Review
News That Made Headlines JAN U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Louisiana Same-Sex Marriage Case (Jan. 12): The U.S. Supreme Court decides not to hear a challenge to Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage. The court declines to hear the case while it is deciding whether or not to look at the issue of same-sex marriage...
The Annual Holiday Gift Guide
The Annual Holiday Gift Guide Yes, it’s that time of year again. When you promise yourself things will be different, no last minute mad dash to the corner convenience store to get a gift and the only thing you find is a pine tree car freshener and a couple cans of Red Bull. We...
The 29th Palm Springs Pride – Color Our World with Pride
The 29th Palm Springs Pride Color Our World with Pride The 29th annual Pride celebration, held November 6-8, 2015 in downtown Palm Springs, will be the largest demonstration of equality and diversity ever seen in the Coachella Valley. Considered to be one of the most scenic Pride celebrations in the world, it’s also home to...
Idol Chat / An Interview with David Hernandez
Idol Chat An Interview with David Hernandez By Chris Astrala David Hernandez gained national attention with his powerful voice and affable personality as an American Idol finalist on season 7 of the popular talent show. He began acting and singing at age six, starring in musicals and performing with various theatre companies throughout Arizona....
Local Flavor
Local Flavor Every year we select a few local standout restaurant to feature in our yearly food issue. With so many fine restaurants here in the valley the choice is daunting. This year we decided to put that task on the staff to come up with a few of the places they repeatedly frequent. So...
Indelible Artistry
Indelible Artistry By Chris Astrala LGBT artists have continually challenged mainstream understandings of gender and sexuality. The impact of this on our society is immeasurable. For example, artists of the 1980s who worked tirelessly to bring attention to HIV/AIDS in America, artists today maintain their roles as leading figures striving for change and cultural...
Unknown But Very Trendy LGBT Destinations
Unknown But Very Trendy LGBT Destinations By George Zander In the search for the perfect LGBT vacation spot, you may NOT have visited these new comers to tourism scene. But trust me, for those of you who have stayed and played in more well known and famous spots, this is a great new list...
Ten Best Travel Destinations for 2015
Ten Best Travel Destinations for 2015 By Jaymes F. Frank Here are the 10 best travel destinations in 2015 – put them at the top of your lists and beat the crowds, these places are set to boom this year and beyond… Bosnia & Herzegovina A picture conveys a thousand words and Bosnia...
