Mariah Hanson

Dinah Shore Weekend begins today

Xochitl Peña - The Desert Sun
April 4th, 2013

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Girl Power is in full effect.

Thousands of lesbians are in town for Dinah Shore Weekend and to take part in “The Dinah” — promoted as the largest lesbian festival in the world.

The four-day party begins in earnest today with a full festivities lineup of pool parties, concerts, a comedy show, celebrity poker and dodge ball, and general revelry that barely leaves attendees time to eat, joked event founder Mariah Hanson.

“It’s just a constant moving flow. From 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. it’s non-stop,” she said.

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The Dinah Blog wrap-up: The majestic Chaka Khan delights | VIDEO

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
April 18th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- Thank you for following our walk through the weekend in fabulous Palm Springs.

Continuing on … after meeting up at the Hyatt on Palm Canyon Drive for a quick drink with friends who'd just arrived from San Diego that afternoon, we made our way over to the Palm Springs Convention Center for an unexpected Red Carpet with Chaka Khan.

This was a blissful surprise because previously we had no indication she'd be doing any press.

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The Dinah Blog wrap-up: The Saturday pool party sizzles

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
April 18th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- The Dinah Wrap continues its journey, thanks for staying with us.

Saturday, March 31, was a big day at the Riviera Resort and Spa pool. Doors opened at 9 am and the event was sponsored by MTV/Logo and AfterEllen.

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The Dinah Wrap: Celebs dodge a few balls and San Diegans hit the desert | VIDEOS

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
April 17th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- As we continue our journey through a wrap-up of the Dinah weekend in Palm Springs March 29 -- April 1, 2012, here are a couple of short and fun slide shows for everyone.

The first one contains photos of the many San Diego women we came across during our time in the desert. If you are from San Diego and don't see yourself here, it just means we either missed it or don't know you! We thought it would be fun to serve up a special slideshow with some familiar faces.

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The Dinah Blog wrap-up: An unforgettable Friday night

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
April 17th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- We continue on with The Dinah 2012 Wrap, with Friday night, March 30, 2012 laid out in front of us.

Pool-goers beat-feet pretty early Friday afternoon, to get ready for the big evening ahead (see photo at left). And what a night it was! After a relaxing day of mass check-ins and lounging around the pool, the evening started out with something completely different for Dinah veterans.

VIDEOS: The Dinah Blog wrap-up - A kick-off with comedy and dancing

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
April 14th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- Took a little break from the blog as many have noticed, due to a horrible case of the flu that lasted the better part of a week. That shook me to the core and I heard I wasn't the only one to return with a bug.

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PSSST -- It's The Dinah 2012 Blog

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
March 30th, 2012

San Diego Gay & Lesbian News Assistant Editor is immersing herself among thousands of women in Palm Springs this weekend at The Dinah. Check in daily to read the happenings. You might start a drinking game to coincide with all her name dropping.

PALM SPRINGS -- It is Friday in this beautiful desert oasis and already it seems like there isn't enough time in one day to take everything in.

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UPDATED -- The Dinah 2012: New additions and last day for advance sales online

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
March 26th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- If you haven't considered getting your tickets for The Dinah coming up at the end of March, you may be doing yourself a disservice.

Today is the absolute last day you can buy advance tickets ONLINE before the event begins this week.

Women will start arriving on Wednesday, March 28th, and party through Sunday, April 1. Check below for the latest added entertainment.

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Mariah Hanson: Palm Springs still loves its lesbians after 22 years

Mariah Hanson - Founder, Club Skirts
March 3rd, 2012

(Editor's note: This commentary was originally published on HuffPost Gay Voices, a content-sharing partner of SDGLN.)

It's been 22 years since my first Dinah Shore Weekend production.

I was obviously much younger, and clearly wet behind the ears, but I was determined to elevate this small lesbian weekend centered around the Dinah Shore Golf Tournament to new heights.

The Dinah 2012: Spend an intimate hour with Meredith Baxter

SDGLN Staff
January 24th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- As the countdown to the end of March continues, more and more activities are being added for this year's Club Skirts Presents The Dinah, the largest lesbian event in the world, happening right in San Diego's favorite backyard, Palm Springs.

The latest exciting event to be added is an hour long "up close and personal" question and answer session with Meredith Baxter, hosted by veteran lesbian comedian, Suzanne Westenhoefer.

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