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RGOD2: The politics of shame, from San Diego to Dominica

The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle - SDGLN Contributor
March 30th, 2012

“You should be ashamed of yourselves!” a San Diego mother yelled at me and another clergyman. He happened to be the Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral as we exited our City Council’s public hearing on marriage equality.

Although this event was three years ago, I can still hear her violent words inside my head. Dean Scott Richardson, a straight ally, had just given testimony to the City Council, whose members then voted in favor of marriage equality.

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BARTENDER PROFILE: Kevin "Nelly" Gardner of Urban Mo's

SDGLN Staff
March 29th, 2012

Kevin Gardner, known by many as "Nelly," is a popular bartender in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego.

When asked his age, Kevin replied, "Do I have to give you my real age?" -- although we are certain he hasn't even hit 30 yet.

Hailing from Palm Springs, Kevin made it clear he is not from the city's Warm Sands neighborhood, home to many "clothing optional" resorts.

In response to our question about whether or not he is single or taken, he said, "Taken -- yes ... advantage of -- obvie."

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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.

COMMENTARY: Gay-cruise arrest in Dominica should be wake-up call for LGBT community | VIDEO

Ken Williams - SDGLN Editor in Chief
March 24th, 2012

The arrest of a Palm Springs, Calif., couple on a gay cruise ship docked in Dominica is a crucial lesson for our times and a dire warning against complacency.

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The Dinah 2012: Top 20 rules for scoring at The Dinah

Emily Wilcox - Special to SDGLN
March 21st, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- It’s that time of year again, when we book our hotel rooms, pack up our best bikinis and head out to Palm Springs, the one and only Dinah Shore event of the season.

Whether it’s helping Chaka Khan get through the fire, clamoring to see the L Word cast face-to-face, or looking to fly high with Nina Sky, lesbians from all walks of life join together in celebration of all things dyke, lesbian and stud.

But it’s the girl-on-girl action in which we hold our highest hopes.

Palm Springs Pride picks 2012 theme, sets dates

SDGLN Staff
March 6th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- The board of directors of Greater Palm Springs Pride has selected "Long May It Wave" as the theme for its annual celebration, to be held in November.

The theme will set the tone for the 26th annual celebration and will be visible on parade floats and in marketing materials promoting Palm Springs as a welcoming and inclusive LGBT destination.

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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.

Bartenders across the country to compete for a spot in the Palm Springs Cocktail Challenge

SDGLN Staff
February 28th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- A series of bartender competitions will take place in LGBT bars across the country, including San Diego, starting today, to find contestants for the third annual Palm Springs Summer Splash Cocktail Challenge presented by Here Media and Stoli Vodka.

The first "Cocktail Challenge" will take place this evening at Industry Bar in New York City and similar events will be hosted in 13 other cities through May. At each venue, bartenders will compete and create their own signature Palm Springs-infused cocktail, which will be evaluated on taste, presentation and name.

In Palm Springs, job training program targets older LGBT

SDGLN Staff
February 24th, 2012

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Residents are encouraged to apply for SAGEWorks, a program the offers job training that helps older LGBT workers to increase their job skills and competitiveness in the job market.

Classes will be hled at the LGBT Community Center of the Desert, 611 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Suite 201, in Palm Springs.

The seven-week program runs from March 12 to April 27 with classes meeting from 1 to 3 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Annual LGBTQ book festival returning to Palm Springs

Morgan M. Hurley - SDGLN Assistant Editor
February 23rd, 2012

PALM SPRINGS -- Page-turners of the gay and lesbian romance novel type are in for a big treat next weekend, when Bold Strokes Books holds its sixth annual LGBTQ Book Festival in Palm Springs.

The book festival begins Thursday, March 1, 2012 and runs through Sunday, March 4.

Once again partnered with Casitas Laquita Resort, the four day festival will feature 30 authors reading from their latest releases, signing copies of their many books and conducting interactive panel and round-table discussions with attendees.

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