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COMMENTARY
A New Year Toast
As we enter a New Year, let’s raise a toast to hope, potential, and the experiences yet to come. Wishing the best for the new year is more than just a customary tradition; it’s an invitation to embrace life with open arms. Let’s carry forward the spirit of positivity, connection, and resilience as we step into the future.
May this year be a canvas for your dreams, a playground for your aspirations, and a sanctuary for your spirit. Here’s to setting forth with hearts full of hope and the unwavering belief that the best is yet to come.
We here at The Standard Magazine will continue to provide you with great editorial, LGBTQ news, views and perspectives as well as fun and informative features as we move forward into 2025. Happy New Year!
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THE 36TH PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL COVER
BY JOHN BAYERN
Celebrating its 36th year, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has a well-established reputation as one of the most prestigious and well-attended film festivals in the country. It is scheduled to be held from January 2-13, 2025. The Festival has long secured its place on the world stage as the portal for the very best in world cinema, welcoming hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic filmgoers to Palm Springs every January.
Launched in 1990, the Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) is a premier presenter of world cinema located in the beautiful Coachella Valley at the base of Mt. San Jacinto in southern California. The Festival brings together a sophisticated and diverse audience, including industry, film aficionados from across the country and filmmakers from around the world.
Explore the exciting selection of films at this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival. From heartwarming narratives to riveting thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat, our carefully curated lineup spans genres, cultures, and continents. Whether you’re a seasoned cinephile or a newcomer to the world of cinema, there’s something for everyone to discover and enjoy.
The depth and breadth of the program - all set against the dramatic backdrop of Palm Springs – features more than 150+ films from over 70 countries and includes the largest selection Foreign Language Oscar® submissions of any Festival in the nation. In addition to having earned a reputation as a destination festival, the film screenings, special presentations, tributes, and nightly parties that constitute the Festival have a decidedly international flair and make PSIFF a cosmopolitan experience in world cinema.
PSIFF has also evolved into one of the most highly anticipated preludes to the Oscars®. The Festival’s glamorous centerpiece, the Awards Gala, honors the year’s brightest talents in front of and behind the camera before a glittering crowd of 2,000 attendees. This year’s honorees include Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Nicole Kidman, Adrien Brody , Mikey Madison, Jacques Audiard, Karla Sofia Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Edgar Ramírez, & Ariana Grande.
The Standard Magazine recommends the following films that include poignant, heartfelt and insightful stories from the LGBTQ+ Community.
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I DON’T UNDERSTAND YOU
As Dom (Nick Kroll) and Cole (Andrew Rannells) await their adoption’s finalization, they embark on a romantic Italian getaway. But when their car breaks down enroute to a private dinner, their night quickly devolves into mayhem and miscommunication in this outrageous comic thriller.
BUN TIKKI
Sanu is a child learning to navigate the challenges of identity and belonging as he struggles to fit into society’s norms and build a loving relationship with his father. Meanwhile, his grandmother, harboring secrets of her own, teaches him to embrace his uniqueness.
EMILIA PÉREZ
A resourceful lawyer (Zoe Saldaña) helps a notorious Mexican cartel boss undergo gender-affirming surgery and start anew as
Emilia Pérez (Karla Sofía Gascón). Complications arise when Emilia attempts to reconnect with the wife (Selena Gomez) and children she left behind in this exhilarating, genre-defying musical.
QUEER
Daniel Craig delivers a career-high performance in director
Luca Guadagnino’s daring adaptation of William S. Burroughs’ sexand drug-addled novel, a love story in which the writer falls hard for a young American expat and seeks mind-expanding transcendence in the Mexican jungle.
LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY
Liza Minnelli tells her own story in this fabulous salute to an iconic talent. It’s all here: her childhood in Mother Judy Garland’s shadow, her bonds with mentors Kay Thompson, Charles Aznavour, and Bob Fosse, her up-and-down marriages, and the triumphs of Broadway and Cabaret.
A NICE INDIAN BOY
In this hilarious rom-com, Naveen (Karan Soni) introduces his white fiancé Jay (Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff) to his conservative
Indian parents, who must reconcile their traditional values with their son’s love while planning the perfect traditional Indian wedding to honor two gay men.
DESIRE LINES
After decades of concealing his trans identity, Ahmad, a 60-something Iranian expat, delves into the LGBTQ+ archives to explore his sexuality. With guidance from Kieran, a nonbinary archivist, he reimagines his life as an out trans man in this dreamy, sensual exploration of transmasculine desire.
DRIVE BACK HOME
Inspired by a true story, this 1970s-set dramedy follows a gruff New Brunswick plumber (Charlie Creed-Miles) as he reluctantly drives to Toronto to bail his estranged, gay brother (Alan Cumming)
out of jail. Forced together, the brothers face their differences on an unforgettable journey home.
I’M YOUR VENUS
Venus Xtravaganza, the 23-year-old star of the iconic voguing documentary Paris is Burning (1990), was murdered before its release. Now, in this moving celebration of her life and legacy, her three New Jersey brothers team up with her ballroom family to reopen the unsolved case.
A HOUSE IS NOT A DISCO
Fire Island Pines is often described as a gay paradise. This wide-ranging, seductive documentary offers a probing look at the men who live, work, and party there, examining its storied past, hedonistic flair, ecologically imperiled future, and the clash between different generations of gay men.
FOUR MOTHERS
Winner of the Audience Award at the 2024 London Film Festival, this Irish twist on Mid-August Lunch (PSIFF 2009) follows a shy, commitment-phobic gay novelist living with his elderly mother. When his friends take off for Pride weekend, he finds himself caring for four eccentric, combative and wildly different women.
MISERICORDIA
The director of Stranger by the Lake concocts a sly brew of sex, religion, and murder in a provincial French village where the return of a polyamorous former local sets off a macabre chain of erotic events as unpredictable as it is perversely funny.
BOB MACKIE: NAKED ILLUSION
A celebration of the six-decade career of legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, whose iconic, over-the-top creations have crowned him the king of Hollywood’s red carpet. A glittering cavalcade of Mackie’s celebrity clients including Cher, Carol Burnett, P!nk, and Tom Ford offers an inside look at his dazzling legacy.
SABBATH QUEEN
Filmed over 21 years, this is the story of Rabbi Amichai LauLavie, whose ever-evolving identity as a rabbi, drag queen, and religious reformer, raises provocative questions about the future of Judaism. Determined to reform conservative Judaism from within, he encounters fierce resistance from all sides.
For complete schedule, showtimes and tickets visit www.psfilmfest.org
MOST AWAITED FILMS FOR 2025
BY BLAINE CLARKE
As we look ahead to next year’s offerings, there is an exciting mix of bold epics and star-studded returns. From the high-octane action of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning and Avatar: Fire and Ash to gripping dramas such as The Running Man and The Lost Bus, there is something for everyone. Directors such as Brady Corbet, Edgar Wright and Luca Guadagnino will deliver new stories, while big names such as Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt return to the screen.
Here is a round-up of 2025’s most awaited films.
THE BRUTALIST
Winning comparisons to The Godfather and Once Upon a Time in America, Brady Corbet’s 3.5-hour epic about coming to America stars Adrien Brody as a European immigrant fleeing the Holocaust who finds a job in America remodeling the palatial home of a wealthy plutocrat, played by Guy Pearce. Bold, brutalist architecture and stunning Vista Vision cinematography are guaranteed. Jan 24
BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY
Is Bridget Jones, now a widowed mother of two children, too old for a toyboy half her age, played by One Day’s Leo Woodall? Is it wrong to lie about your age when online dating? Helen Fielding’s book, on which the film is based, said no, but what about the movie? The TV director Michael Morris takes over the reins from Sharon Maguire, but Hugh Grant returns as the devilish Daniel Cleaver. Feb 14.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — THE FINAL RECKONING
The Mission: Impossible series, urged on by the indefatigable Tom Cruise and his partner in crime, the director Christopher McQuarrie, seems to be going out on a high — with Cruise hanging from a bright yellow biplane, among other perilous activities. Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg and Vanessa Kirby all reprise their roles to give one of the all-time great action franchises a send-off. May 21
28 YEARS LATER
Yes, it is almost 28 years since Danny Boyle gave us his zombie classic 28 Days Later. Returning to the director’s chair for the first time since his 2019 film Yesterday, Boyle, working with the series’ original writer, Alex Garland, has cooked up a fresh apocalypse for Cillian Murphy, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes. Jun
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F1
The Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski directs Brad Pitt as a Formula 1 world champion persuaded to come out of retirement to mentor a driving prodigy (Damson Idris). Shot during Grand Prix weekends and co-starring Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem and Tobias Menzies, the film, to judge by its trailer, promises state-of-the-art driving sequences and a killer soundtrack. Jun
THE BATTLE OF BAKTAN CROSS
Directed, written and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, The Battle of Baktan Cross is a crime thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Benicio del Toro and Alana Haim. Rumored to be Anderson’s take on Thomas Pynchon’s Vineland, the film, shot in Mexico, California and Texas, has his biggest budget ($140 million) and is his first shot in Imax — his boldest gamble yet. Aug
THE RUNNING MAN
Edgar Wright directs Glen Powell in this adaptation of the Stephen King novel about a deadly game show in which a man must outrun killers to win a cash prize and save his child. Pledging greater fidelity to King’s original novel than the Arnold Schwarzenegger adaptation of 1987, Wright’s version, shot in England last year, also stars William H Macy, Michael Cera and Josh Brolin. Nov
AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH
James Cameron directs the third installment, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, David Thewlis, Giovanni Ribisi and Michelle Yeoh, this returns to Pandora to explore the flora and fauna of the “Ash people” who represent fire, have red skins and do not seem committed to a model of sustainability. Dec
AFTER THE HUNT
The director on a hot streak, Luca Guadagnino, directs Julia Roberts in this thriller about a college professor forced to grapple with her secretive past when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues. Also starring Andrew Garfield, Michael Stuhlbarg and Chloë Sevigny, the film seems like Guadagnino’s boldest bid for the mainstream and an overdue return to the big screen for Roberts. Release date TBA
THE SMASHING MACHINE
Benny Safdie directs Dwayne Johnson as the wrestling legend Mark Kerr, whose career in no-holds-barred bouts — he was famous for headbutting grounded opponents — and struggles with painkiller addiction were first shown in an HBO documentary of the same name. Emily Blunt plays his girlfriend, Dawn Staples. Release date TBA
FRANKENSTEIN
Monster maestro Guillermo del Toro takes on Frankenstein for Netflix, with Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, the doctor who electrifies dead tissue into a new being, played by Jacob Elordi. Shot in the ruins of Scotland’s great houses, the film also stars Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and Charles Dance. Release date TBA
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BOOK REVIEW
ALWAYS OVERBOOKED
BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER
In Great-Grandma’s day, they hooked.
They were high-topped and dainty, too, to show off a tiny, cheeky-but-demure ankle beneath long skirts. These days, though, they Velcro, tie, strap, or you just slip your toes into whatever you put on your feet. You gotta wear your shoes but, as in the new book “American Teenager” by Nico Lang, you wish someone would walk a mile in them first.
Seven-hundred-plus.
That’s how many anti-gay, anti-trans bills were presented to state legislatures around the country last year, many aimed at minors. As if being a teenager isn’t hard enough. With this in mind, Lang shadowed seven trans kids, to find out how they and their families cope with our current political landscape.
Fifteen-year-old South Dakotan Wyatt is in the 10th grade. He knows that the lawmakers in his state “will just keep turning up the boil” on trans bills and it makes him physically sick. When Lang asked Wyatt to describe himself, Wyatt couldn’t do it, as if, says Lang, he was “still in transit, not yet arrived.”
Near Birmingham, Rhydian is a good student at the Magic City Acceptance Academy, the only school in the South that specifically welcomes LGBTQIA+ students, and he enjoys the deep love and support of his parents and grandmother. But he’s frustrated: Rhydian’s been waiting for months for top surgery, which has been put on hold for reasons that are political.
Mykah identifies as gender-fluid, Black, and bi-racial and they desperately dream of a future performing career. In Houston, Ruby’s beloved church held a re-naming ceremony for her when she turned eighteen. Seventeen-year-old trans boy Clint is Muslim, and has managed to avoid scrutiny from his Chicago mosque.
Jack, along with her mother and nonbinary sibling, Augie, were homeless before their mother finally managed to find housing; in the meantime, Jack lost her health care. And in Los Angeles, Kylie has health care, support, friends, and an activist mother.
She has advantages that most trans kids can only wish for – and she knows it.
Acne. Peer pressure. Social media. Being a teen has always been difficult, even without anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. In this fine work of journalism, author Nico Lang shows how a handful of kids in one group are coping with governmental policies and life in general.
Hint: you can expect the unexpected.
“American Teenager” shows the highs and lows of being a teen with the added stress of politics included – and here, the individuality inside the ordinary is striking and wonderful. Lang is careful to show how these are just typical kids – good-hearted, smart, funny, sarcastic – and it rings throughout each profile how much the discrimination they endure affects their lives and relationships. That’s a clarion call, absolutely, but readers who can see between the lines will also enjoy this book’s humor, it’s compassion, and the sheer joy of meeting decent, thoughtful teens.
Parents will like this book for its candor, and that goes double for adults who love a trans kid. Start “American Teenager” and before long, you’ll be hooked.
“American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era” by Nico Lang c.2024, Abrams Press. $30.00 288 pages
FEATURE THE ART OF GETTING “EVEN”
BY DOMINIC LEVY
Los Angeles-based pop singer Stewart Taylor is taking listeners on a nostalgic yet futuristic ride with his electrifying new single and music video, “Even.” Available on YouTube now, the dance-pop anthem and its visually stunning video mark a creative high point for the artist, known for his heartfelt lyrics, dynamic visuals, and innovative storytelling.
“Even” is a deeply personal “pre-breakup song” that delves into the complexities of love and accountability in a turbulent relationship. As Taylor explains, “The language of the heart is tricky. You can be very much in love with someone and end up on opposing teams.” With honest lyrics and a driving European dance-pop sound produced by Romanian hitmaker MADS, the track explores
the emotional push and pull of a couple trying to “get even” with each other. Ultimately, Taylor’s message is one of empowerment and personal growth, advocating for breaking toxic cycles through accountability rather than revenge.
Accompanying the release is a music video that pushes creative boundaries, directed by Taylor’s longtime friend and collaborator, Benjamin Farren. The video presents a relationship as a literal video game, complete with special effects, animation, and vibrant styling. Taylor and his on-screen partner navigate various emotional and mental challenges, with each argument propelling them deeper into an inescapable virtual reality. The concept was inspired by retro video games and a jacket Taylor saw during New York Fashion
Week emblazoned with the words “Game Over.” “In real life, we were very much ‘Game Over’ by the time I finished this song,” Taylor reflects. “I left that relationship and took back my power, so I won!”
The video’s choreography, crafted by Julie Vegliante, showcases Taylor’s evolution as a dancer, pushing him to new creative heights. The styling, a collaboration between Taylor and German fashion designer Joseph Auren, features bold, indie-inspired looks that reflect the artist’s personal journey and ethos. Highlights include cinematic fight scenes in a neon Corvette and a striking visual of Taylor’s partner wearing a golden panther head—a nod to the volatile nature of their former relationship. “My ex was always ready to pounce about anything and everything,” Taylor shares. “Turning
that story into a video game character was a cathartic moment.”
“Even” represents a significant milestone in Taylor’s artistic evolution. Building on the foundation of previous releases like his funk and R&B-inspired debut single “Mess Your Hair Up” and the haunting “Nightmares,” Taylor continues to solidify his unique sound and vision. He credits “Even” as one of his best songs to date, both for its emotional honesty and its groundbreaking visual execution. To extend the song’s reach, Taylor has partnered with Sapphire Records for a Tennebreck remix, designed to amplify its appeal for club audiences.
As Taylor looks ahead to the release of his debut album later this year, he promises a collection of songs that “pack a punch” and
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showcase his growth as a storyteller and artist. While “Even” draws from the pain of a tumultuous relationship, Taylor has reached a place of peace with his past. “Over the years, my ex and I have healed a lot and have managed to stay friends,” he reveals. “He’s heard ‘Even’ and has been very supportive. Thankfully for both of us, the fighting is over, and our stories only come alive again in my melodies.”
Stewart Taylor’s journey from a small town outside New York City to the vibrant music scene of Los Angeles is one of perseverance and passion. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Taylor has collaborated with Grammy-nominated songwriters and producers like Charlie Puth and Kara DioGuardi and penned songs for international artists such as Romanian pop star Antonia and K-pop sensation Josh Cullen. His work has also resonated within the LGBTQ+ community, with contributions to RuPaul’s Drag Race stars like JuJu Bee, Mo Heart, and Manila Luzon. Taylor’s personal story as an out artist was featured in the New York Times bestselling book It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating a Life Worth Living.
“Even” is distributed by Sapphire Records and is available on all major digital platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.
Fans can follow Stewart Taylor on Instagram and TikTok at @imstewarttaylor or visit his official website www.stewarttaylorofficial.com
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NYE HIGHLIGHTS DAP HEALTH UPDATE
KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND REVEALED AS HEADLINE ENTERTAINER FOR DAP HEALTH’S
31ST ANNUAL STEVE CHASE HUMANITARIAN AWARDS
The gala event will be presented by Desert Care Network at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Tickets are now on sale, and sponsorship opportunities are still available. Beloved local caterer and philanthropist Lynn Hammond to receive the Partners for Life Award.
More than a thousand enthusiastic and generous supporters of DAP Health are expected at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for The 31st Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (AKA The Chase) presented by Desert Care Network.
Attendees are sure to get down that night when recently revealed headline entertainers, the legendary KC and The Sunshine Band, storm the stage.
Since their formation in 1973, the group — led by Harry Wayne “KC” Casey — has brought joy to audiences worldwide with their signature “Miami sound,” a fusion of Caribbean, R&B, and funk. With over 100 million albums sold, chart-topping hits like “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Get Down Tonight,” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty,” and music featured in over 200 movies, TV shows, and ad campaigns, KC and The Sunshine Band have left an indelible mark on music and pop culture.
Their accolades include multiple Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and stars on both the Hollywood and Palm Springs Walks of Fame. Known for their electrifying live performances, KC and The Sunshine Band continue to spread instant happiness across the globe.
“Over the last three decades plus, to say that DAP Health has been fortunate enough to have iconic acts grace our stage at The Chase is a major understatement,” says CEO David Brinkman. “To that illustrious, multi-platinum list we add the inimitable KC and The Sunshine Band for our 31st iteration in March. I can already foresee a standing, sold out crowd giving it up to shake, shake, shake and get
down that night in their boogie shoes. Keep it coming, love, ’cause that’s the way I like it.”
“I came up with the concept of doing more of a dance party,” adds DAP Health Co-Vice Chair and The Chase Event Chair Kevin Bass, who was instrumental in getting his friend Barry Manilow — a legendary musical powerhouse in his own right — to donate his performance at 2024’s The Chase. That night, $2.3 million was raised!
“I thought, ‘Let’s bring in a famous dance band whose music catalog everybody knows and loves, continues Bass. “Who better than KC and The Sunshine Band? They represent a time people
really remember fondly. So, for 2025, we’re not asking people to just sit, or stand at the front of the stage. We want them to actually get up and dance the night away! It’s going to be a fantastic set because everyone in that room will know each and every one of that inimitable act’s solid gold hits!”
Before that disco dancing frenzy caps out the evening, there will be enough love and goodwill to warm the hearts of those in attendance for weeks thereafter.
6:30 p.m. / Ballroom Opens – Dinner – Live Auction
OUR 2025 HONOREE
In recognition of her lifelong dedication to giving back — sharing her heart, soul, and talents to strengthen her beloved community — beloved local caterer and philanthropist Lynn Hammond will be honored with the 2025 Partners for Life Award.
“I can’t think of a more deserving recipient,” says Bass. “Lynn has been an integral part of our organization and its PFL annual giving program for many years. When she’s passionate about a cause, she’s passionate and dedicated with every fiber of her being. And she has shown that time and time again for us. Whether it’s donating her time, money, or talent, she always gives 100% — and makes sure to bring her family and friends along with her. She’s a force, and we are very excited to honor her.” To read more about Lynn, please visit daphealth.org/chase-honoree.
DRESS CODE: CREATIVE FORMAL
Dress to impress with your own uniquely fabulous (perhaps ’70s-inspired) formal flair.
TICKETS
To purchase tickets, please visit daphealth.org/thechase.
SPONSORSHIPS
For learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please write to sponsorships@daphealth.org.
ABOUT DAP HEALTH
DAP Health’s goal is to protect and expand health care access for all people, regardless of who or where they are, their health status, or whether they have health insurance. In 2023, the nonprofit (founded by community volunteers in 1984 as Desert AIDS Project) made a successful bid to absorb the Borrego Health system, enabling its 950 health care professionals to serve a total of more than 84,000 patients of all populations, genders, and ages — from newborns to seniors — at a total of 25 Southern California clinics located within 240 rural and urban ZIP Code from the Coachella Valley to the San Diego Coast
SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR / Desert Care Network
PRODUCING SPONSORS
Mark Adams & Tyler Wibstad
Eisenhower Health
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Barry Manilow & Garry Kief
Harold Matzner
MAJOR SPONSORS
Amazon
Kevin Bass & Brent Bloesser
Jim Burba & Bob Hayes
Hanson Bridgett, LLP
Patrick Jordan
Scot & Lance Karp
Trina Turk
Steve Tobin, Johnny Krupa, and The Grace Helen Spearman
Charitable Foundation
Marc & Yannis Walters
EVENT CHAIR
Kevin Bass
THE CHASE COMMITTEE
Rob Churchwell
Jeannine Daniel
Ron Davis
Grant Elder
Bruce W. Finch
Lynn Hammond
Lance Karp
Karyl E. Ketchum, Ph.D.
Cary Lowe
Randy Pashke
David Sperber
THE TEAM
Branding & Graphic Design
Scott McGillivray
Event Production
Debbie Chapman OneSource Strategy
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A NEW YEAR & NEW YOU…. AT HOME!
BY DANN FOLEY
Each January Hollywood descends on Palm Springs. You may already know that January is the month of our cities largest event, The Palm Springs International Film Festival. The excitement, the films, the gala, and the a-list actors all combine to create a week’s long set of events and screenings for film lovers. As in years past, I have taken the liberty in these pages to share my thoughts on films and how their style has influenced, and continues to influence, the way we live and the styles that become popular. Films can transport us with their style and production design to a place where we can imagine ourselves living in the same way.
It also happens that the film festival falls in the month of January, a time of renewal and rebirth for a new year. What a wonderful time to be thinking about how you live and to consider all the many choices you make regarding your lifestyle. Using great films to consider your own lifestyle choices is easy and can
happen without you making a conscious decision to do so. It isn’t any different than being influenced by anything you see or anywhere you go. The desire for change is keen at this time of year and we seem to make our greatest effort to do so with the introduction of the renewed calendar.
When trying to ascertain a client’s desires for their home, I will often ask what some of their favorite movies are regarding style. I might even ask them to go back and watch any film they remembered loving because, there can often be a more subliminal message of style as part of the story. A good film allows us to enter a world being created to bring us closer to the characters and the tale. We feel closer to the narrative by being immersed in all the details. In the same way, this is how we tell our own personal story through our homes. We present clues to who we are through the colors, patterns, furnishings, possessions, etc. that we choose to live with.
I have often written about the importance of choices when creating a meaningful, comfortable and beautiful home. The trick is to make conscious decisions and choices that speak to who you are inside and avoid what you think you should have, or what other people tell you is best. With my clients, I speak in terms of how things make them feel, what kind of emotions they might evoke and how every choice is a piece of a puzzle. The finished picture can end up being a chronicle of your life as it is today and as you see it, that is what matters. When one chooses to be safe, to select things that are in vogue or the popular choice of the moment, a home becomes a recital of someone else’s thoughts and ideas. A truly memorable home is one that reveals itself with each interaction and experience. There is always a new awareness. When someone asks me, “Have you always had that?” Or “Has that always been there?” I am reminded of how a beautiful room makes us more aware of our surroundings. It is my job to create such meaningful spaces and to help you make the journey for yourself. With that in mind, here are a few ideas to get you into the headspace of being a mindful decorator.
• First, be mindful. I know it is easy for me to say but, take your time. You should choose how you live with great care. It makes a difference every single day.
• Do your homework. This one goes together with the above and it means that you should always be clear about your decisions. Consider all options, discuss the pros & cons, so that in the end you are confident in your choices
• Don’t work from a standpoint of fear. We all worry about what others might say or think. But only you can make choices that are right for your lifestyle. I recommend you avoid asking for other people’s opinions. Without the proper context this can only confuse the issue.
• Be bold! Color is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of creating personalized spaces. All white or neutral rooms tend to become bland and boring. You don’t have to open a Crayola box of crayon colors to be bold. You can coordinate and/or blend with your room’s decor, or you can contrast for a whole new look. This little trick is a great way to create a totally new room without starting over.
• Try moving things around. I like to take pieces from other rooms and mix anew. When you move something completely, it gives that piece new life and enlivens the pieces around it. By using this technique, along with some fresh paint or paint colors you can redecorate any room without having to invest large sums of money.
• Seasonal decorating is another way to freshen rooms without going overboard. Decorative pillows, accessories and scent can create a new feeling.
• Window treatments dramatically change a room. I hear all too often, “I don’t want anything covering my windows.” This is a common mistake, so it is time to change the conversation. Window treatments don’t have to cover a window. What they do is frame a view and add warmth, luxury and finish to any room. Think of a beautifully dressed woman without makeup. The look isn’t finished. The details matter.
These are a few ideas to get you started in your New Year’s reboot. My wish for you is a happy, healthy new year filled with beauty and comfort. Think of living well, not as the best revenge but as the choice you make for yourself as a positive and fulfilling statement about who you are inside and out.
Live Well!
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2025 EVENTS
DATE EVENT
Jan 2-13 Palm Springs International Film Festival
Jan 11 Coachella Valley Firebirds Pride Night / Acrisure Arena
Jan 13 The Center & Equality California / From Resilience to Action
Jan 18-19 Palm Springs Art Festivals / Frances Stevens Park
Jan 20 Justin Timberlake - Forget Tomorrow World Tour / Acrisure Arena
Jan 22 The Center Social - Sponsored by KGAY
Jan 23-26 The Southwest Arts Festival / Empire Polo Club, Indio
Jan 24-26 5th Annual Desert Open Studios Tour
Jan 25 Palm Springs Health Run & Fitness Expo
Jan 25 Art Party 2025 / Palm Springs Art Museum
Jan 31 - Feb 2 Taste of Jalisco Festival / Cathedral City
Feb 6 PS Test Fest / Toucans
Feb 7-8 Tour de Palm Springs in Coachella Valley
Feb 7-9 Palm Springs Readers' Festival / Hotel Zoso
Feb 13 - Mar 2 Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival
Feb 13-23 Modernism Week 2025
Feb 15 Out at the Fair / Riverside County Fair & Date Festival
Feb 20-24 International Bear Convergence / Hotel Zoso
Feb 21-23 2025 Palm Springs International Pride Hockey Tournament
Feb 21-23 McCormick's Palm Springs Collector Car Auction
Feb 22 ARRIVAL from Sweden: The Music of ABBA at The Show
Mar 2-16 2025 BNP Paribas Open / Indian Wells Tennis Garden
Mar 1 Luck be a Lady Gala / The Riviera
Mar 1 Mini Gay Day / Disneyland
Mar 7-9 Cathedral City LGBT days
Mar 8-9 Metropolitan Fashion Week / Palm Springs Art Museum
Mar 8 - May 11 Desert X 2025
Mar 15 Red Dress Dress Red Party / Palm Springs Air Museum
Mar 15-19 Fashion Week El Paseo
Mar 29 Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards / PS Convention Center
Apr 5 Faux Fur Ball / Palm Springs Air Museum
Apr 11-13 & 18-20 Coachella 2025
May 2-5 Hot Rodeo Palm Springs 2025
June 1-7 AIDS / LifeCycle 2025 / The Final Ride
July 18-20 Gay Wine Weekend / Sonoma Wine Country *White Party will not be taking place in 2025
PALM SPRINGS HEALTH RUN & WELLNESS FESTIVAL
Make your New Year’s Resolution to be part of the Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival Presented by the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation on Saturday, January 25, 2025, which has now become one of the largest events of its kind in Southern California and is produced by Hocker Productions. Masters of ceremony will include fitness expert Scott Cole, national aerobics champion and Abs of Steel video series fame, along with Scott Nevins who is an active community leader and advocate and last year took on the role of producer of the acclaimed “Cabaret 88” series at the Palm Springs Art Museum. Save the Date for Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 8:00AM – 1:00PM and register at www.PalmSpringsHealthRun.com.
Register for the USATF Certified 5K and 10K Runs or join us for the 1K Fun Run or new this year, a bike ride for the entire family. The Wellness Festival has grown substantially since its inception 10 years ago and now has over 80 Health and Wellness booths showcasing the latest in nutrition, exercise techniques, KESQ News Channel 3 Food Challenge, LifeStream Blood Drive, rock climbing wall, and more.
This world-class event would not be possible without the incredible support of the following companies: Presenting Sponsor the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation, City of Palm Springs, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Desert Care Network, Desert Oasis Healthcare, Gilead Sciences, Scan Health, Riverside County Supervisors, The Desert Sun, Hot Purple Energy, Desert Water Agency, Palm Springs Disposal, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Armtec, 420 Bank Dispensary and Lounge, DAP Health, Sun Community Federal Credit Union, PSPOA, James Beck and so many others.
Also, a big thank you to our phenomenally supportive media sponsors: KESQ News Channel 3 and Telemundo, The Desert Sun, Alpha Media, Desert Health News, Mutual Broadcasting, Desert Charities News, ESPN 103.9 FM, GED Magazine, The Standard Magazine, KGAY 106.5 FM, MeTV 103.1 FM, Marker Broadcasting, Eagle 106.9 FM, The Joey English Show KKGX 920 AM, Mix 100.5 FM, Runner’s World, Palm Springs Post and Los Angeles Magazine.
For sponsorships, and speaking opportunities contact Jeff Hocker, Executive Producer, 760-409-1530 or jeffhocker1@gmail.com.
For companies and nonprofits interested in a vendor booth, contact Charlie Dyer at 760-534-4021, charlie@charliedyer.com, or download a vendor form at www.palmspringshealthrun.com/vendors.
SHAKESPEARE REIMAGINED IN FAT HAM BY JAMES IJAMES AT DEZART PERFORMS
Dezart Performs (dezartperforms.org) presents FAT HAM Jan 17 - 26, 2025 directed by Michael Shaw. Critically acclaimed playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s’ Hamlet with this new drama. Performances are at The Pearl McManus Theater at the historic Palm Springs Woman’s Club, 314 S. Cahuilla Road, Downtown Palm Springs. FAT HAM runs 90 minutes without intermission.
To be or not to be certainly is the question for Juicy, a Black, queer, Southern college kid grappling with serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up at the family cookout demanding
that Juicy avenge his murder. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. Juicy grapples with identity, family, responsibility and honesty as generations clash at the barbecue. Serving up the drama, wit and existential angst of the Bard with a generous side of humor and heart, this modern revamp of Shakespeare’s Hamlet emerges as a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. Starring Devere Rogers (Juicy), Candace Nicholas-Lippman (Tedra), Tamiyka White (Rabby), Maci Alexis (Opal) and Michael Houston (Larry).
Desert Performs Founder and Artistic Director Michael Shaw is thrilled to bring the story alive. “Directing Fat Ham is an exhilarating journey into the heart of comedy and tragedy, where each moment is a fresh exploration of family, identity, and the chaos of living. It’s a thrill to bring this vibrant, bold reimagining of Hamlet to life on stage.”
For tickets and information about Dezart Performs’ 2024/25 season, visit www.dezartperforms.org or call 760-322-0179 ext. 1.
PALM SPRINGS MODERNISM SHOW RETURNS AS MOST WELL-ATTENDED EVENT OF MODERNISM WEEK
The Palm Springs Modernism Show will celebrate its 25th anniversary during Modernism Week in February 2025. The popular event will feature a record 135 dealers presenting the best of vintage 20th century and compelling 21st century designs at the Palm Springs Convention Center February 14-17, 2025. Weekend admission for the show is $30 online or at the door. Admission
includes return entry all weekend and a show catalog. Show hours are Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm, and Monday 10am–4pm. The Palm Springs Convention Center is located at 277 North Avenida Caballeros in Palm Springs. Valet parking will be offered at the front of the Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday for $15. There is no valet parking on Monday due to the Classic Car
PSP FOCUS
Show, another featured event during Modernism Week which will take place from 12pm–3pm in front of the Palm Springs Convention Center. Self-parking is available for $10 per day. More information is available at www.palmspringsmodernism.com.
“We are thrilled to be bringing our successful show back to Palm Springs for our twenty fifth year,” said Rosemary Krieger, President of Dolphin Promotions. “Over the last two and a half decades this popular show has emerged to be one of the best shows offering unique and rare midcentury modern furniture and accessories. Several years ago, we began integrating retro-inspired modern alternatives to great acclaim. I am proud that the show continues to be the most well-attended event of Modernism Week.”
“The fantastic Palm Springs Modernism Show is one of the reasons that Modernism Week exists,” said Lisa Vossler Smith, CEO of Modernism Week. “Twenty years ago, a group of local nonprofit organizations collaborated to offer architecture and design programing to compliment the Modernism Show. Our festival has continued to grow and expand in partnership with the Show. As Modernism Week celebrates our twentieth year, we are grateful to the Modernism Show for continuing to be the top US destination for midcentury modern aficionados to return and discover exciting new finds year after year.”
An exciting early buying preview benefiting Modernism Week will take place on Friday evening, February 14 from 6–9pm. This
premier event promises an unforgettable experience featuring a full open bar, complimentary valet service, savory hors d’oeuvres, and live music to set the mood. Guests will preview and shop the world-class collections before the show opens to the public, all while reveling in the vibrant atmosphere of the most celebrated party of Modernism Week. Preview party tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door and include return entry to the show all weekend. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit Modernism Week, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
“We had another great opening night last year and overall, we did very well at the show,” said dealer Robert Sommers of Blue Heron Gallery. “For the third consecutive year a designer couple we work with brought back a very enthusiastic client to the show to make a substantial purchase. I have been doing modernism shows for more than twenty years and this show is the best.”
Modernism Show sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Airstream Inland Empire along with Silver Sponsor Bidsquare and Supporting Sponsors Abell, Amara Rugs, Brand G Vacations, Freightforwarding. com, and John Moran. Media Sponsors include Atomic Ranch, California Home & Design, California Homes, Incollect Magazine, The Standard Magazine and Palm Springs Life Magazine.
For more information and a full list of exhibitors, visit www.palmspringsmodernism.com or email info@dolphinfairs.com.
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PERSPECTIVE HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
BY JILL LANGHAM
What exactly am I wishing for this particular year?
It’s such a simple answer on one hand. I hope for great heath, happiness, peace on earth, continued personal growth, much more dancing, more joy, stronger community ties just to name a few. But that is just the stock reply.
I mean every word of it but underlying all of that is the fear of the unknown.
I believe that most of us in the gay community are anxiously awaiting Inauguration Day when the inevitable becomes a reality.
I do know that most of my friends, and I am blessed to have quite a few of you, have shared with me that they have unplugged themselves from all forms of media, news and platforms. They have found that they are happier not immersing themselves in politics or current events.
In the past, I was somewhat reluctant to tell people that I had unplugged from those outlets after my ex moved back to Houston.
For 13 years he had the news on 24/7 unless we were out dancing or dining. I made the decision once he left to disconnect my cable and only caught news headlines at the gym, if I looked up from my phone where I was reading while doing cardio.
If something significant was happening, the first client of the morning would typically fill me in, allowing me to be somewhat current. But, as far as the news went, I watched Biden’s acceptance speech and Kamala’s election results and that’s about it!
Perhaps that is part of why I usually have a smile on my face. Just saying!
But the close friends who have been glued to their phones, tablets, TV’s and radios over the years are now telling me that they have never been happier and feel closer to those around them.
They have rules when they throw parties. They ask their guests to leave politics at the door and not bring it to the table. They have shared that they feel more connected to their partners and friends and wish they had made this decision years before.
Some of these people are my clients. This affords me the unique opportunity to see beyond their decision to stop following politics. I have noticed that they have become more focused while working out and as a result they no longer use the workout to discharge
I keep suggesting that we chose a date to quietly yet powerfully show people exactly how far-reaching the gay community is. If all of you called off work for one 24-hour period, can you imagine all the things that would not be happening?! Maybe that day is Friday,
A GOODE REASON TO EXPERIENCE MAL WEEKEND IN DC
BY DARRELL JOHNSON
Kinetic Presents and Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend are set to electrify Washington, D.C., this January with a landmark celebration featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race icon Gigi Goode. As part of the 40th anniversary of the Centaur Motorcycle Club’s Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL), this partnership promises a thrilling experience for attendees from around the globe. Taking place from Thursday, January 9, through Sunday, January 12, 2025, this year’s event is packed with cutting-edge performances, a star-studded DJ lineup, and unforgettable parties—all while supporting LGBTQIA+ nonprofit organizations.
Since its humble beginnings in 1985, MAL has grown into a cornerstone event for the leather and fetish community. Beyond its celebration of leather culture, the event has built a reputation for philanthropy, raising over $90,000 in 2024 alone for local and national LGBTQIA+ causes. Now, in its 40th year, MAL continues to honor its roots while evolving into a dynamic and inclusive space for self-expression and connection.
KINETIC Presents, a production powerhouse renowned for its LGBTQ+ events, has teamed up with MAL once again to host a series of spectacular dance parties throughout the weekend. “We’re absolutely thrilled to announce the incredible drag artist Gigi Goode as the headliner for Saturday’s main event,” said Dougie Meyer, co-producer of KINETIC Presents. “This year’s MAL Weekend also introduces an exciting lineup of new DJs to the KINETIC family, including Erik Vilar, Eliad Cohen, Boomer Banks, Sam Blacky, and Paulo.”
The festivities kick off on Thursday with KINETIC: KINK’s BOOTCAMP, the official opening party. Held at an all-new venue, BOOTCAMP features DJs Onyx, Alex Lo, and international sensation
Dan Slater. With a play zone and an atmosphere buzzing with energy, BOOTCAMP sets the stage for an unforgettable weekend. Saturday’s main event brings the iconic PERVERT party— produced in partnership with the world-renowned Matinée Group— to Washington, D.C., for the first time. Hosted in a brand-new, multilevel warehouse in Northeast D.C., the event will feature a dazzling performance by Gigi Goode, along with sets by DJs Erik Vilar, Eliad Cohen, and Paulo. With breathtaking stage design, immersive production, and newly introduced play zones, PERVERT promises to be the highlight of the weekend. Co-producer Zach Renovátes added, “This year, we’re bringing you the hottest adult performers and a venue that will deliver the wildest MAL main event yet.”
The weekend culminates on Sunday with LUST, an erotically charged closing party at Culture, one of D.C.’s most talked-about new venues. Featuring Grammy-nominated DJ Abel and Los Angeles-based DJ Sam Blacky, LUST offers dark beats, sultry vibes, and mesmerizing performances by top adult entertainers, providing the perfect finale to an epic weekend.
KINETIC: KINK VIP Weekend Passes grant express entry to all four events, access to VIP-designated areas, and exclusive amenities at select venues. MAL “Full Weekend Package” pass holders will also receive access to the LUST Sunday Closing Party. All events are 21+.
With its unparalleled mix of community, culture, and cuttingedge entertainment, this year’s MAL Weekend is not to be missed. For details on MAL Weekend, including hotels and accommodations, visit leatherweekend.com. For tickets to the weekend’s best parties, visit www.KineticPresents.com
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CVREP - WINTER/SPRING SEASON
Coachella Valley Repertory continues its 2024-2025 Season with The Light In The Piazza (January 22-February 9), called “The most intensely romantic score of any musical since West Side Story by The New York Times. CVRep Executive Artistic Director Adam Karsten unveils his concept for Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s revelatory Jesus Christ Superstar (March 5-23). Set close to home will be the dark comedy and Tony Award® nominee, Other Desert Cities (April 23-May 4). Bringing the season to an intriguing close will be the World Premiere of Gregg Ostrin’s The Beverly Hills Peace Talks (May 21-25), which was selected from among the hundreds of submissions to CVRep’s 2023 Origins: New Works Program. Each show has a powerful story to tell, and The Light In The Piazza and Jesus Christ Superstar contain some of most beautiful and captivating songs written for the Broadway stage.
The Light In The Piazza
Winner of six Tony® Awards and five Drama Desk Awards, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is set in Tuscany during the early 1950s. Margaret Johnson, a wealthy American woman from the South, and her daughter, Clara, are vacationing in Tuscany. While mother and daughter sightsee in a charming piazza, Clara loses her hat in a sudden gust, landing at the feet of Fabrizio, a handsome young Florentine man. Of course, it is love at first sight. But, as in real life,
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA becomes complicated. Due to a brain injury during childhood, Clara sometimes acts with innocent, childlike behavior that belies her age. Reflecting on the course her own life has taken, Margaret wonders if protecting Clara will deprive her daughter of a chance for a full life and true love or if she should shield her from demands that may overwhelm her.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar is a revelation. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber have spent their careers exploring complex and controversial personalities, and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR may be their most powerful achievement: examining the final days of Jesus of Nazareth, the hero of the New Testament. In Jesus Christ Superstar, Judas is concerned that the followers of Jesus are getting out of control and may be viewed as a threat by religious and government leaders. He also warns Jesus about the impression his relationship with Mary Magdalene may be giving. Following his betrayal of Jesus, Judas is horrified by the cruelty and death sentence meted out by Pontius Pilate. He returns the 30 pieces of gold he was paid to betray Jesus and kills himself. In a final moment of powerful supposition, the spirit of Judas returns to Jesus and asks him why he chose to arrive in the manner and time that he did, and if it was all part of a divine plan after all.
Rice and Webber explore the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, and the uncompromising political powers of Jerusalem and the Roman Empire. The characters are given their humanity and treated with contemporary sensibility and enlightened compassion.
Jesus Christ Superstar contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” Now more than 50 years since it was first heard, Jesus Christ Superstar continues to make perfect sense for some, while, for others, it is provocative and controversial.
Other Desert Cities
Other Desert Cities was nominated for a Tony® Award for Best Play, Lortel, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, winning the latter. It is a dark comedy with themes of depression, addiction, family and memory. After six years in New York writing magazine articles, Brooke Wyeth returns to her family’s home in Palm Springs, California for Christmas. Her father, Lyman, is a former Republican ambassador, mother, Polly, a perfectionist for whom ‘appearances’ define her world, and charming younger brother, Trip. Polly’s liberal, alcoholic sister Silda is also visiting. When the news of Brooke’s memoir is revealed, her parents are faced with a choice: reveal a shocking secret that they have kept for decades or risk exposure when the world reads their story.
The Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks (World Premiere)
Egypt and Israel have just signed an historic peace treaty following the 1967 Six-Day War. Tension rises again as a publicity still is released for the RayStar/Columbia Pictures Funny Girl with Egyptian heartthrob Omar Sharif kissing the American-Jewish star, Barbra Streisand. There is outrage in both countries and their governments, and both nations threaten to ban the film from their theaters. In The Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks, playwright Gregg Ostrin has created an intriguing ‘what if’ story in which studio executives convene a high-level meeting with Israeli and Egyptian diplomats for the purpose of finding a resolution. Even as the diplomats’ relationship takes a surprising turn, they must wrestle with the question: Can they come to an agreement that will save the film and, potentially, the peace between their two countries?
Tickets for all performances can be purchased online at www. cvrep.org, by calling (760) 296-2966, ext. 0, or at the CVRep box office located at 68510 East Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City.
Coachella Valley Repertory is a non-profit, professional regional theater. It is the only theater in California’s Coachella Valley that has Small Professional Theatre (SPT) status with Actor’s Equity.
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