Palm Springs for Gay Men: Historical Gay Events in 2000

This is not current events for this year -- this is what has already happened, back in 2000. Use it as an archaeological find and also as a guide to the future -- history tends to repeat itself, year after year after year.

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Dancing
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Festivals
Film
Flea Markets
Food Indulgence
Football
Gatherings
Gay Pride Celebration
Golf Tournaments
Health Care
Hiking
Inspirational Meetings
Lectures
Nudity
Opera
Parties
Pets
Politics
Pool
Recognition
Religious Services
Rodeo
Singing
Social Meetings
Softball
Spiritual Meetings
Support Meetings
Tennis
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EVENT PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES (growing list)
Annenberg Theater325-4490101 Museum, PS
Badlands778-4326200 S Indian Canyon
Camp P S322-22671466 N Palm Canyon, PS
C C City Hall770-034068700 Lalo Guerrero, CC
C C Library328-426233520 Date Palm, CC
C C Senior Center321-154868727 E Palm Canyon, CC
Charter Hospital321-200069696 Ramon, CC
Cheeky Monkey327-6621475 S Sunrise, PS
Church of St Paul in the Desert320-7488125 W El Alameda, PS
Coffee Dot Com322-5280241 E Tahquitz Canyon, PS
Desert AIDS Project, Indio342-419781893 Dr Carreon, Indio
Desert AIDS Project, PS323-21181695 N Sunrise, PS
Desert Palms Inn324-300067580 E Palm Canyon, CC
Doral P S Resort322-700069767 Vista Chino, CC
Eisenhower Medical Center340-391139000 Bob Hope, RM
Embassy Suites Hotel340-660074700 Highway 111, PD
Galaxy GalleryCLOSED218 S Indian Canyon, PS
Ground Zero321-003136737 Cathedral Canyon, CC
Hilton P S Resort320-6868400 E Tahquitz Canyon, PS
Hunters Video Bar323-0700302 E Arenas, PS
Kay Francis Film Society324-2478
Mizell Senior Center323-5689480 S Sunrise, PS
Muriel's Supper Club325-8839210 S Palm Canyon, PS
Oscar's (Tramps)325-7072440 N El Cielo, PS
Palapas Nursery & Art Garden416-18183255 E Palm Canyon, PS
Palm Canyon Theater323-5123538 N Palm Canyon, PS
P S City Hall323-82993200 E Tahquitz Canyon, PS
P S Convention Center778-4100277 N Caballeros, PS
P S Desert Museum325-0189101 Museum, PS
P S Festival of Arts325-65652300 Baristo, PS
P S Frontrunners/Walkers322-4333
P S High School778-04002248 E Ramon, PS
P S Leisure Center323-8272Sunrise Park, PS
P S Lanes324-820468051 Ramon, CC
P S Marquis Hotel322-2121150 S Indian Canyon, PS
P S Tennis Club325-1441701 W Baristo, PS
Prime Timers of Greater P S341-3808
Q Trading416-7150606 E Sunny Dunes, PS
Ramada Hotel323-17111800 E Palm Canyon, PS
Riviera Resort & Racquet Club327-83111600 N Indian Canyon, PS
Rock Garden Cafe327-8840777 S Palm Canyon, PS
Stanczyk Gallery318-31691580 S Palm Canyon, PS
Streetbar320-1266224 E Arenas, PS
Sweetwater Saloon320-88782420 N Palm Canyon, PS
Toolshed320-3299600 E Sunny Dunes, PS
Top Hat PlayhouseCLOSED210 E Arenas, PS
United Methodist Church of P S327-59311555 E Alejo, PS
Unity Church of P S325-7377815 S Camino Real, PS
Warm Sands Villas323-3005555 Warm Sands, PS
Wolf's Den321-968867625 E Palm Canyon, CC


ARTS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Erotic Art Show
Wolf's Den Bar, CC: November 3-12 2000
Presented by the Tom of Finland Foundation
The Artists of Paglia
Hunters, PS: Thursday September 28 2000 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM
An exhibition of artwork
The Art of Robert A. Fischer
Stanczyk Gallery, P S: Thursday June 15 2000 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Preview of a four-day showing by the Smithsonian and National Art Galley quality artist
The Art of Male Erotica
Galaxy Gallery, PS: April 21-23 2000
A celebration of the male form
Max Schulz: The New York Paintings
Galaxy Gallery, PS: Monday March 20 2000 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Opening Night Reception


AUCTIONS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Fundraiser: Dream Evening
Streetbar, PS: November 8 2000 at 7:00 PM
Meet & Greet Adult Film Actors ("pornstars")
Followed at 8:00 PM by an auction of a dinner date with one of them
Beneficiary: Pets Are Wonderful Support
Fundraiser: Cat/Dog Easter Basket Auction
Coffee Dot Com, PS: Tuesday April 19 2000 at 7:30 PM
Beneficiary: Pets Are Wonderful Support
Fundraiser: "Battle of the Bars" Basket Auction
Tramps, PS: Saturday April 15 2000 at 1:00 PM
Beneficiary: Fall 2000 Kids Camp Project
Fundraiser: Teddy Bear Auction
Toolshed, PS: Friday March 17 2000 at 8:00 PM
Beneficiary: Pets Are Wonderful Support


BICYCLE RACES BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
None yet this year.


BODYBUILDING BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
None yet this year.


BOOKS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Gay Men's Book Discussion Club (monthly)
QTrading, PS: Third Monday at 8:00 PM
The book to be discussed is for sale at QTrading Co
Contact 322-5325 or Click here
Shakespeare Reading Club of America, Desert Chapter (monthly)
Embassy Suites Hotel, PD: Last Tuesday at 6:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
The Palm Springs Gay Men's Writers' Workshop
Sunday December 10 2000 at 1:00 PM
Contact 322-5325 or Click here
Fundraiser: Seminar and Book Signing of "Signals"
Unity Church of Palm Springs: Saturday October 7 2000 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Mr Joel Rothchild signs his book and teaches how to let go of fear and live life to its fullest potential
He is one of the longest living AIDS survivors in the world
Beneficiaries: AIDS Assistance Fund and the Unity Church Restoration Fund ($10)


BOWLING BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Bowling League (weekly)
Palm Springs Lanes, CC: Mondays from 6:30 PM


BRIDGE BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Bridge Games (weekly)
Desert Palms Inn, PS: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM
Sponsored by Prime Timers of the Desert
Call 328-7320 for information and partner
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Gay Bridge 2000
Ramada Hotel, PS: October 25 - 29 2000
Arranged by the International Association of Gay and Lesbian Bridge Clubs


BUS EXCURSIONS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Trip to Laughlin
From Palm Springs: Monday November 6 - Wednesday November 8 2000
For Members of Prime Timers of the Desert
*** If you go, remember to vote with absentee ballot well in advance! ***
Fundraiser: Trip to the Faultline
Tool Shed, PS: Saturday September 30 2000 at 6:30 PM
Beneficiary: Pets Are Wonderful Support
Beach Party (Gay Beach, Friendship & The Golden Bull)
From Streetbar, PS to Santa Monica: Sunday August 13 2000 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Las Vegas Golden Nugget Hotel
From Rancho Mirage and Palm Springs: July 30 - August 1 2000
For Members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Beat the Heat at The Hole
From Tool Shed, PS to San Diego: Sunday July 30 at 12:00 NOON to 8:00 PM
Arranged by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert
Dodger Game at Dodger Staium in Los Angeles
From Palm Springs: Saturday June 17 at 9:30 AM
For Members of Prime Timers of the Desert
The Getty Museum
From Palm Springs: Sunday March 19 2000
For the gay community and their friends exclusively
Call Al Frank at 343-1546
The Getty Museum
From Palm Springs: Saturday February 5 2000
For the gay community and their friends exclusively
Call Al Frank at 343-1546


CHAT MEETINGS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
AOL Computer Chat Room Face-to-Face Gettogethers (weekly)
Oscar's, PS: Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM


CLUB MEETINGS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Bears of the Desert: Meeting (monthly)
Camp Palm Springs, PS: First Thursday at 8:00 PM
Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert: Business Meeting (monthly)
Desert Palms Inn, CC: First Wednesday at 7:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Team Palm Springs
Hunters, PS: Tuesday April 25 2000 at 6:00 PM
Open to all members and those who would like to join the team for the Gay Games 2002


DANCING BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Dancing (daily)
Hunters, PS: Daily from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Country/Western Dancing (weekly)
Ground Zero, CC: Saturdays from 8:00 to 11:00 PM and Sundays from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
High Energy Dancing (weekly)
Ground Zero, CC: Saturdays from 11:30 PM to 2:00 AM
Square Dancing (weekly)
P S Leisure Center, PS: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Square Dance Club
Square Dance Classes (weekly)
C C Senior Center, CC: Fridays at 7:30 PM (beginner level) and at 6:30 PM (plus level and advanced level)
Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Square Dance Club
Square Dance Workshop (weekly)
Community Center, CC: Fridays at 6:30 PM (plus level)
Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Square Dance Club
Boots in Squares (monthly)
P S Leisure Center, PS: First Saturday at 7:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Square Dance
C C Senior Center, CC: August 7 2000 at 7:00 PM
Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Square Dance Club


ENTERTAINMENT BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Dolliah's Variety Show
Warm Sands Villas, PS: Saturdays at 6:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Fundraiser: Delicious Divas
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Saturday December 16 2000 at 10:00 PM
Beneficiary: Shelter from the Storm
Shann Carr
Cheeky Monkey, PS: Thursday December 14 2000 at 8:00 PM
Fundraiser: Playwright's Circle
Black Box Theater at Palm Springs High School, PS: Thursday December 14 2000
Four one-act plays.
Beneficiary: Gay Associated Youth ($18)
Fundraiser: Toys for Tots Party
Streetbar, PS: Monday December 11 2000 at 8:00 PM
Appearances by Barry Craig and Barbara Johnson
Bring a new, unwrapped toy
Beneficiary: Children of AIDS Assistance Program clients
Fundraiser: Who Stole Christmas?
Hunter's, PS: Sunday December 10 2000 at 7:00 PM
Performed by Les Dames du Soleil
Beneficiary: Pets Are Wonderful Support
Caballeros, the Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs
Annenberg Theatre, PS: Saturday December 9 2000 at 3:00 and 8:00 PM
Michael McIntire Duo
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Friday December 8 2000 at 10:00 PM
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Muriels's, PS: Wednesday November 15 2000 at 9:30 PM
Tickets from October 16 2000 at noon at Muriel's
Call 325-8839 for info
Palm Springs Live: A Musical Extravaganza
Palm Springs Festival of Arts, PS: Saturday November 4 at 2:00 and 7:00 PM
Fundraiser: David Gaines in Concert
Annenberg Theater, PS: Friday November 3 2000 at 8:00 PM
Beneficiary: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays ($40)
Fundraiser: Sister of Perpetual Indulgence
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Friday November 3 2000 at 10:00 PM
Beneficiaries: AIDS Assistance Program and Pets Are Wonderful Support
Fundraiser: A Desert Hoedown (annual)
Palapas Nursery & Art Garden, PS: Sunday October 22 2000 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM
No Host Cocktails, Southwestern BBQ, Silent Auction, Foot Stomping Entertainment, Dance Hall Girls, Petting Zoo, Horses & More
Beneficiary: AIDS Assistance Program ($85 per person)
Fundraiser: Broads Abroad!
Riviera Resort & Racquet Club, PS: Sunday October 8 2000 at 7:00 PM
With Les Dames du Soleil
Beneficiary: Desert AIDS Project ($15)
Fundraiser: Les Dames du Soleil
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Sunday September 10 2000 from 4:00 to 7:30 PM
Beneficiary: Jeffrey Sandholm Memorial Community Crisis Line
The Worship and Praise Choir of Metropolitan Community Church of San Francisco
United Methodist Church, 1555 E Alejo, PS: Tuesday July 11 2000 at 7:00 PM
The 40 voice mixed choir will sing gospel and inspirational songs
CD Release Party for Irene Soderberg
Hunters, PS: July 8 2000 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM
She will sing songs from her new CD "Good Night Irene"
The Troupers
Club International, CC: Saturday July 1 2000
A Divine Evening with John Waters
Palm Springs Desert Museum: Saturday June 3 2000 at 7:00 PM
John Waters LIVE at Annenberg Theatre and After-Party in Elrod Sculpture Garden
The Jazzmen
Desert Paradise Resort, PS: June 3 2000
This is the special "honors" chorus of the San Diego Men's Chorus
The Troupers
Club International, CC: Saturday & Sunday May 27-28 2000 at 10:00 PM
Fundraiser: An Evening of Song, Friendship and Giving
Hilton Hotel Horizon Ballroom, PS: Wednesday May 24 2000 from 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs (Caballeros) and Perry Wood
Beneficiaries: Caballeros and the DBA Foundation Scholarship Fund ($50)
To Palm Springs -- With Love!
Annenberg Theatre, PS: May 21 2000 at 3:00 PM
Caballeros -- The Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs
Barry Craig and Barbara Jamerson
Streetbar, PS: Wednesday May 17 2000
Fundraiser: "Wiggin' Out in Mama's Closet"
Desert Palms Inn, CC: Sunday May 14 2000 at 8:00 PM
Les Dames du Soleil
Beneficiary: Desert AIDS Project ($15 a person)
Fundraiser: Evening under the Stars (annual)
O'Donnell Golf Club, PS: Saturday May 6 2000
Black tie, sit-down dinner, with performance by Lorna Luft
Beneficiary: The AIDS Assistance Program ($250 a person)
Fundraiser: For the Rodeo
Hunters, PS: Saturday April 29 2000 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Silent Auction, Cowboys in Underwear Auction, Raffle
With Randy Riggs, J G Avila, Irene Soderberg, Victoria London, Digital Soldiers, Doug Graff, and Miss Golden State Gay Rodeo Association
Beneficiary: The Grater Palm Springs Chapter of the Golden State Gay Rodeo Association
Fundraiser: Kaye Ballard
Festival of Arts Theatre, PS: Thursday April 13 2000 at 7:30 PM
Beneficiary: Palm Springs International Film Festival
The Troupers
Club International, CC: March 18 2000 at 9:30 PM
The Troupers
Club International, CC: February 19-20 2000 at 9:30 PM
Fundraiser: Drag 2000
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Saturday February 19 2000 at 10:00 PM
With the Sweetwater Delicious Divas
Also Miss Sweetwater contest
Beneficiary: PAWS
Fundraiser: "A Romantic Evening of Music"
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Monday February 14 2000 at 8:00 PM
With Perry Wood and ventriloquist Steven Bernard
Beneficiary: AIDS Assistance Program
Fundraiser: "Toujors L'Amour"
Hunters, PS: Sunday February 13 2000 at 7:00 PM
With Les Dames de Soleil
Beneficiary: AIDS Assistance Program ($7 a person)
Rudy de la Mor
Club International, CC: Thursday January 27 2000 at 9:30 PM
The Troupers
Club International, CC: Saturday January 22 2000 at 9:30 PM
Benefit: "Masters of the House" with Marta Sanders and Michael Greer
Rock Garden Cafe, PS: Wednesday January 12 2000 at 8:00 PM (dinner at 6:30 PM)
Beneficiary: Aids Assistance Program ($40 incl dinner)


EXPOSITIONS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
None yet this year.


FESTIVALS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Arenas Road Springfest
Arenas Road, PS: Saturday-Sunday April 22-23 2000 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Entertainment, food court, merchants, easter bonnet contest
"One Dream", Celebrating a Community in Harmony
Outside Civic Center, CC: Saturday-Sunday January 15-16 2000
Presented by Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce and Gay & Lesbian Business Advisory Committee


FILM BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Pre-Code Naughty Ladies: "Belle of the Nineties" (1934) & "Shanghai Exporess" (1932)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday December 6 2000 at 7:00 PM & Thursday December 7 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
M-G-M Night: "Kismet" (1955) & "M-G-M Musical Outtakes" (1955-60)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday December 4 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Concerrt Hall Series: "Fantasia" (1948)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday December 1 2000 at 7:00 PM
Restoration: "Pygmalion" (1938) & "My Fair Lady"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday November 29 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Special Performance!: "Annie Get Your Gun"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Sunday November 19 2000 at 5:00 PM & Monday November 20 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Pre-Code Naughty Ladies: "Ladies They Talk Abount" (1933) & "Riptide" (1934)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday November 17 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Divine Trash" & "Ma Vie en Rose" (1997)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday November 15 2000 at 7:00 PM & Thursday November 16 2000 at 1:30 PM
Silents Please: "Marriage Circle" (1924) & "Toll of the Sea" (1922)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday November 13 2000 at 7:00 PM
Concert Hall Series: "The Phantom of the Opera" (1943) & "Golden Voices of the Century"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday November 10 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Bedrooms and Hallways" (1999) & "The Judy Garland Show" (1963)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday November 8 2000 at 7:00 PM & Thursday November 9 2000 at 1:30 PM
Foreign Film Series: "The Threepenny Opera" (1931) & "Dame Edna's Neighborhood Watch" & "Achilles"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday November 6 2000 at 7:00 PM
Halloween Special: "The Most Dangerous Game" (1932) & "Island of Lost Souls" (1932) & "Murders at the Zoo" (1933)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday October 30 2000 at 7:00 PM
Classical Night: "Vladimir Horowitz - The Last Romantic" & "Dame Kiri te Kanawa in Concert
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday October 27 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Boyfriends" (1996) & "Alive and Kicking" (1996)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday October 25 2000 at 7:00 PM & Thursday October 26 2000 at 1:30 PM
Silents Please: "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" (1921)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday October 23 2000 at 7:00 PM
Classic 30's Musicals: "The Smiling Lieutenant" (1931) & "Palmy Days" (1931)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday October 20 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Concert Hall Series: "Bernadette Peters in Concert" & "Isn't She Great" (2000)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday October 18 2000 at 7:00 PM & Thursday October 19 2000 at 1:30 PM
Star Salute: "British Agent" (1934) & "Transgression" (1931)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday October 16 2000 at 7:00 PM
Palm Springs Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
Palm Springs: October 12-15 2000
A = Annenberg Theater, F = Palm Springs Festival of Arts
Thursday7 PMFThe Weekend$12
Friday6 PMFChutney Popcorn$8
8:30 PMFThe Journey of Jared Price$8
Saturday1 PMF101 Rent Boys$8
7 PMAI'm The Only That I Want$15
Sunday3 PMFQueer As Folk 2$8
6 PMFSpecial Edition$8
Encore Presentation!: "El Cid" (1961)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday August 25 2000 at 7:00 PM
Encore Presentation!: "Blonde Venus" (1932) & "I'm No Angel" (1933)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday August 23 2000 at 7:00 PM
Encore Presentation!: "Hollywood Canteen" (1944) & "Gay Gay Paree" (1934)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday August 21 2000 at 7:00 PM
Encore Presentation!: "All About Eve" (1950) & "Ex-Lady" (1933)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday August 18 2000 at 7:00 PM
Encore Presentation!: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday August 16 2000 at 7:00 PM
Encore Presentation!: "The Great Waltz" (1938) & "The Art Of Singing: Golden Voices of the Century"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday August 14 2000 at 7:00 PM
Fundraiser: Marlene
Palm Springs Festival of Arts, PS: August 7 2000
Reception at 7:30 PM, Screening at 9:00 PM
Preview showing of documentary about Marlene Dietrich
Beneficiary: Ron Oden for Congress ($50, $20 for only the screening)
Nortel Networks Palm Springs International Short Film Festival (annual)
Festival of Arts Theatre, PS: August 1-7 2000
"Love! Valor! Compassion!" (1997) & "Man of the Year" (1996)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday July 31 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Salome's Last Dance" (1987) & "Dame Edna's Neighborhood Watch"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday July 28 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Concert Hall Series: "Song Without End" (1960) & "Vladimir Horowitz plays Franz Liszt"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday July 27 2000 at 7:00 PM
Silents Please: "Flesh and The Devil" (1927) & "Get Out and Get Under" (1928)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday July 26 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Defying Gravity" (1997) & "Burn The Floor" (1999)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Tuesday July 25 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "The Night Is Young" (1935) & "They Call It Sin" (1932)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday July 24 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Foreign Film Series: "Black Orpheus" (1959)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday July 21 2000 at 7:00 PM
Special Event: "The Slipper and the Rose" (1975)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday July 20 2000 at 7:00 PM
Silents Please: "Sadie Thompson" (1928) & "Laurel & Hardy Comedy Classic"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday July 19 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Get Real" (1999) & "Sex Is ..."
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Tuesday July 18 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Concert Hall Series: "Maria Callas in Concert" (1959 and 1962)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday July 17 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "A Very Natural Thing" (1973) & "The Gay Deceivers" (1969)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday June 15 2000 at 1:30 PM & Friday June 16 2000 at 7:00 PM
Revival Premieres: "Love Me Tonight" (1932) & "Le Million" (1931)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday June 14 2000 at 7:00 PM
Special Event: "My Favorite Broadway"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday June 12 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Stonewall" (1996) & "Johns" (1996)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday May 10 2000 at 7:00 PM & Thursday May 11 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Special Event: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (1999)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Tuesday May 9 2000 at 7:00 PM
Special Event: "Grand Illusion" (1937)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday May 8 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "One Night Only" & "The Chain Reaction"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday May 4 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM & Friday May 5 2000 at 7:00 PM
Star Tribute: "Living on Velvet" (1935) & "Storm at Daybreak" (1933)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday May 3 2000 at 7:00 PM
Concert Hall Series: "Maria Callas Life and Art" & "Mario Lanza: An American Caruso"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday May 1 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Love and Death on Long Island (1996) & "Boy's Life" (1995)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday April 27 & Wednesday April 28 2000 at 7:00 PM
Silents please!: "My Best Girl" (1927) & "A Day's Pleasure" (1919)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Tuesday April 25 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: "Lilies" (1996) & "Dame Edna's Neighborhood Watch"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday April 19 2000 at 7:00 PM
All About Bette: "In This Our Life" (1942) & "Becoming Bette: The Trailers of Bette Davis, Part 1"
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday April 17 2000 at 7:00 PM
The Gay Film Festival: Trick (1999)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday March 30 2000 at 1:30 & 7:00 PM and Friday March 31 2000 at 7:00 PM
Barbra Streisand: The Way We Were (1973)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday March 27 2000 at 7:00 PM
Caligula (1979)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday & Friday March 23&24 2000 at 7:00 PM
Coachella Valley Premiere!: The Third Man (1949)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday March 20 2000 at 3:30 PM
Special Event: A Star Is Born (1954)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Sunday March 19 2000 at 3:30 PM
Gay Film Festival: Broadway Damage (1998) & Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch (1998)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Wednesday February 23 2000 at 1:30 and 7:00 PM & Thursday February 24 2000 at 7:00 PM
All About Bette: So Big (1932) & The Girl from 10th Avenue (1935)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Tuesday February 22 2000 at 7:00 PM
Concert Hall Series: Jose Carreras -- A Life Story (1991)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday February 21 2000 at 7:00 PM
Revival Premiere: Charade (1963)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Monday February 14 2000 at 7:00 PM
MGM Features: Red Headed Woman (1932) & Midnight Mary (1933)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Sunday February 13 2000 at 7:00 PM
Modern Classics: Women in Love (1970)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Saturday February 12 2000 at 7:00 PM
Concert Series: One Night in Eden (1999)
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Friday February 11 2000 at 7:00 PM
Gay Film Festival: And the Band Played On (1933) & Charles Pierce In Performance
Kay Francis Film Society, CC: Thursday February 10 2000 at 7:00 PM
Nortel Networks Palm Springs International Film Festival (annual)
Palm Springs: January 13-24 2000
A = Annenberg Theater, F = Palm Springs Festival of Arts, H = Palm Springs High School Auditorium, S = Springs Theater at Palm Springs Convention Center
180 films from 40 countries, 12 world premieres and over 45 US premieres.
The following films may be of special interest to us:
Saturday 15th10 PMFCreature
Sunday 16th5 PMSRhythm & Blues
6:30 PMHBishonen .. Beauty
7 PMFAll About My Mother
10 PMFSitcom
Monday 17th7 PMFCommon Ground
Tuesday 18th2 PMAThe Sweet Noise of Life
Thursday 20th9 PMFTops & Bottoms -- Sex, Power & Sadomasochism



FLEA MARKETS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Street Fair (weekly)
College of the Desert, PD: Sundays from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Village Fest (weekly)
Palm Canyon Drive, PS: Thursdays from 6:00 to 10:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Fundraiser: Yard Sale
Outside Top Hat Playhouse, PS: Saturday/Sunday March 18-19 2000 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Please donate things to be sold at the yard sale
Beneficiary: Top Hat Playhouse


FOOD INDULGENCE BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Cheap Meat Barbeque (weekly)
Streetbar, PS: Sundays at 5:00 PM
Barbeque with Blossom (weekly)
Wolf's Den, CC: Sundays from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Christmas Party (annual)
Mesquite Country Club, PS: December 15 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Holiday Pary - Leapin Lizard
Bistro, Cimarron Golf Resort: Sunday December 10 2000 at 4:00 PM
For members of Desert Business Association
Holiday Party
Rock Garden Cafe, PS: Friday December 1 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Dinner
Alfredo's, PS: Tuesday November 14 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Educational Lunch
Cedar Creek Inn, PS: November 8 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Lunch
Shame on the Moon, RM: Tuesday October 17 2000 at 12:00 NOON
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Mesquite Country Club, PS: Wednesday September 20 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Lunch
Le St Germain: Tuesday September 19 2000 at 12:00 NOON
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Top of the Tram, PS: Tuesday September 12 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Progressive Dinner (annual)
Arenas Road, PS: September 11 2000
For members of Desert Business Association
Back2Back Beerbust Barbeque
Wolf's Den, CC: Sunday September 3 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Awesome August Dinner
Left Bank, RM: Tuesday August 22 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Dinner
Left bank, PS: Sunday August 13 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Lunch
Leon's Grill: Friday August 11 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner and Fun
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio: Tuesday July 25 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Scholarship Dinner (annual)
Shame of the Moon, RM: Monday July 24 2000
For members of Desert Business Association
Lunch
Merv Griffin's Resort, PS: July 19 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Elks Lodge #7905 (across from Camelot Park), CC: Saturday July 15 2000 For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Chart House, RM: Wednesday July 12 2000
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Lunch
Leapin' Lizard Bistro at Cimarron Golf Resort, CC: Wednesday June 21 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Triangles, CC: Sunday June 11 2000
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Dinner
Wally's Desert Turtle, RM: Sunday June 4 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Desert Palms Inn, CC: Wednesday May 24 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Buffet Dinner at Guide Dogs of the Desert
Guide Dogs, West End of Dillon Road, Whitewater: Wednesday May 17 2000 at 5:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Brunch
Leon's Grill, Ramada Inn, PS: Sunday May 14 2000 at 11:00 AM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Fundraiser: Spaghetti Feed
Red Tomato, CC: Monday May 8 2000 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Beneficiary: Caballeros, the Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus
Festival Mexicana Dinner
La Casita, PS: Sunday May 7 2000 at 6:30 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Dinner
Hilton Hotel, PS: Tuesday April 18 2000
For members of Desert Business Association
Dinner
The Villa: Wednesday April 12 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Lunch
Temple Isaiah: Wednesday April 5 2000 at 11:00 AM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Flower Drum, PS: Tuesday March 21 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Installation Dinner
Hyatt Hotel, PS: Tuesday March 21 2000
For members of Desert Business Association
Lunch
Skip's Cabana Club, RM: Wednesday/Thursday March 15-16 2000
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
St Patrick's Day Party
Michael's Restaurant, CC: Wednesday March 15 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Complimentary Barbeque
Hunters, PS: Sunday February 20 2000 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM
Lunch
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Wednesday February 16 2000 at 11:00 AM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner Meeting
Blue Angel, PS: Tuesday February 15 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Desert Business Association
Valentine's Dinner
Blue Angel, PS: Sunday February 13 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Greek Dinner
Rock Garden Cafe, PS: Monday January 24 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert
Dinner
Triangles, CC: Tuesday January 18 2000
For members of Desert Business Association
Dinner
Dalton's Roadhouse, CC: Wednesday January 12 2000 at 6:00 PM
For members of Prime Timers of Greater Palm Springs
Luncheon
Le Vallauris, PS: January 8 2000 at 11:00 AM
For members of Prime Timers of the Desert


FOOTBALL BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Football with Jen (weekly)
Hunter's, PS: Sundays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Football Games (weekly)
Badlands, PS: Mondays at 5:00 PM
Football with Casey (weekly)
Wolf's Den, CC: Mondays at 6:00 PM
Monday Nite Football (weekly)
Oscars, PS: Mondays


GATHERINGS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Demonstration Against Dr Laura
Outside KMIR TV Channel 6, 72920 Park View Drive, PD: Monday September 11 2000 at 9:30 AM
Picket line joins the National Days of Protest
Memorial Dinner for Ronn St. Pierre
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: September 2 2000 at 8:00 PM
The Delicious Divas will present a show at 9:30 PM
Bring a contribution of dog or cat food for Pets Are Wonderful Support
AIDS Candlelight Vigil (annual)
In front of City Hall, PS: Sunday May 21 2000 at 7:00 PM
Celebration of Life for Richard Kunzelsauer (Dick Kaye)
Streetbar, PS: Monday January 31 2000 at 6:00 PM


GAY PRIDE CELEBRATION BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Palm Springs Pride 2000
Palm Springs: October 31 - November 5 2000
Events that we know of at this time:
TuesdayHalloween Costume ContestArenas RoadBent Productions, G & L Times, MegaScene
9 PMCostume ContestSweetwater Saloon
Thursday5 - 9 PMDBA ExpoAngels Stadium in Sunrise ParkDesert Business Association
5 - 9 PMVIP Reception
Friday8 AM5K Run/WalkAlejo & Belardo Palm Springs Frontrunners/Walkers
The above is a fundraiser for Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
7 PMMr Gay California All-American ContestAngels Stadium in Sunrise ParkMGAA, G & L Times, MegaScene
8 PMDavid Gaines in ConcertAnnenberg Theater
10 PMSister of Perpetual IndulgenceSweetwater Saloon
Fri & Sat & SunGay Game Weekend: karaoke, square dancing, boards, cards, parlors, puzzles, etc, and Saturday banquetRamada Inn
Saturday10 AM - 9 PMPride FestivalAngels Stadium in Sunrise ParkPalm Springs Pride 2000
11 AMCircuit Pool PartyLa Mancha Private Villas & Court ClubMichael Mulherin
2 & 7 PMP S Live: A Musical ExtravaganzaFestival of Arts TheatreLion Dove Productions
Sunday10 AM"Why Gay Pride is Important" & "The Election"Palm Springs Tennis ClubBill Edelen's Weekly Symposium
11 AMPride ParadePalm Canyon Drive from Ramon to AlejoPalm Springs Pride 2000
After ParadeCircuit PartyVille OrleansMichael Mulherin
NOON - 6 PMPride FestivalAngels Stadium in Sunrise ParkPalm Springs Pride 2000
2 PMMr Palm Springs PrideCCBC
Volunteer Orientation
Angel Stadium, PS: Wednesday November 1 2000 at 6:00 PM
Volunteer Reception & Orientation
Tramps, PS: Tuesday September 12 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Volunteer Reception Party
Desert Palms Inn, PS: Sunday January 9 2000 at 3:00 PM


GOLF TOURNAMENTS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Fundraiser: Desert Business Association's Tournament For Life (annual)
Cathedral City: September 16 2000
Miniature Golf at Camelot Park: From 4:00 to 6:30 PM
Barbeque, bingo, and auction at Wally's World: From 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Beneficiary: Low or no cost screening for breast, prostate, and skin cancer
Fundraiser: The Horwath Invitational Golf Tournament (annual)
Cathedral Canyon Country Club, CC: May 6 2000
Beneficiaries: AIDS Project Los Angeles and Desert AIDS Project


HEALTH CARE BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Health & You!
Desert Regional Medical Center, PS: Thursday October 26 2000 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM (buffet at 5:30 PM)
Nutritional Exercise, Wasting Management, and Treatment Side Effect Management Health Fair for HIV and Chronic Illness
Massages, acupuncture, BIA testing, hypnotherapy, natural pathology, hemoglobin testing
Everything FREE
Sponsored by Desert AIDS Project


HIKING BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Great Outdoors: Pizza and Meeting (monthly)
Shakey's Pizza Parlor, PS: First Tuesday at 7:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Round Valley Camp
Round Valley: July 1-2 2000
Arranged by Great Outdoors
Idyllwild Hike/Resort
Idyllwild: June 17-18 2000
Arranged by Great Outdoors
San Jacinto Wilderness Camp
San Jacinto Mountain: June 3-4 2000
Arranged by Great Outdoors
Day Hike
May 20 2000
Arranged by Great Outdoors


INSPIRATIONAL MEETINGS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
A Course In Miracles (weekly)
Unity of Palm Springs, 815 S Camino Real: Mondays at 7:30 PM
Center for Positive Living (weekly)
Cathedral City Library: Sundays at 10:00 AM
Lightning Social (twice monthly)
Unity of Palm Springs, 815 S Camino Real: First and Third Sundays of the Month at 6:30 PM
Meditation (weekly)
Unity of Palm Springs, 815 S Camino Real: Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
Prosperity Class (weekly)
Unity of Palm Springs, 815 S Camino Real: Thursdays at 7:30 PM
Quest Class (weekly)
Unity of Palm Springs, 815 S Camino Real: Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Yoga Instruction (weekly)
835 N Palm Canyon, PS: Fridays at 10:00 AM
"Yoga and the Human Frame", for those living with HIV and AIDS
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Mr Gay California All-American Contest (annual)
Angels stadium, PS: Friday November 3 2000 at 7:00 PM
This is an official state preliminary to the Mr Gay All-American Contest, where the purpose is to find a role model for the gay community.


LECTURES BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Hate Crimes
City Hall Council Chambers, PS: Thursday June 22 2000 at 8:00 PM
The latest crime statistics and prosecution data for our own community.
By representatives of local law enforcement and district attorney.
Financial Strategies for Gay Men and Lesbians
The Villa, CC: Thursday April 27 2000 at 7:00 PM (with dessert and coffee) & Saturday April 29 2000 at 10:00 AM (with continental breakfast)
Presented by American Express Financial Advisors
No fee


NUDITY BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Mr 2001
CCBC, CC: Sunday December 31 2000 at 2:00 PM
All contestants nude; audience nude as desired
Mr Palm Springs Pride
CCBC, CC: Sunday November 5 2000 at 2:00 PM
All contestants nude; audience nude as desired
Mr Nude Palm Springs
CCBC, CC: Sunday September 3 2000 at 7:00 PM
All contestants nude; audience nude as desired
Mr Yankee Doodle Dandy
CCBC, CC: Sunday July 2 2000 at 7:00 PM
All contestants nude; audience nude as desired
Hunters Hunk Contest
Hunters, PS: Monday June 19 at 10:00 PM
Mr Palm Springs Cut & Uncut Contest
CCBC, CC: Sunday May 28 2000 at 2:00 PM
All contestants nude; audience nude as desired
Hunters Hunks: Next Contest
Hunters, PS: Wednesday May 17 2000 at 10:00 PM
Mr Basket Contest
CCBC, CC: Sunday April 23 2000 at 2:00 PM
All contestants nude; audience nude as desired
Hunters Hunks: Next Contest
Hunters, PS: Thursday April 6 2000 at 9:00 PM
Hunters Hunks: Next Contest
Hunters, PS: Monday February 14 2000 at 9:00 PM
Hunters Hunks: The Search Continues
Hunters, PS: Thursday January 13 2000 at 9:00 PM


OPERA BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Opera 2000 in the Park (annual)
Sunrise Park, PS: April 9 2000 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM


PARTIES BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Jock Night (weekly)
Ground Zero, PS: Thursdays at 9:00 PM
Black light underwear party
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Beaux Arts Ball
Riviera Resort Hotel, PS: Sunday December 31 2000 at 7:00 PM
For Members of Prime Timers of the Desert
It's All About You!
Marquis Resort, PS: Sunday December 31 2000 from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
New Years Eve 2001 arranged by KanYun Tour Productions & Don Bishop
Palm Springs New Year Celebration
Streetbar, PS: Sunday December 31 2000 at MIDNIGHT
Rock in the New Year 2001
Hunters, PS: Sunday December 31 2000
Complimentary Champagne at midnight
New York New Years
Streetbar, PS: Sunday December 31 2000 at 9:00 PM
Complimentary buffet at 10:00 PM
Boys with Bad Habits
Doral Palm Springs Resort, CC: Saturday December 30 2000 from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Christmas Party
Badlands, PS: Thursday December 21 2000 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Palm Springs Leather Pride Weekend
Palm Springs: Thursday November 9 - Sunday November 12 2000
Host Hotel: Warm Sands Villas, PS
ThursdayEveningBlack and Blue Ball Hunter's Bar, PS
FridayEarly EveningFormal Leather DinnerOceans, CC
Late EveningContestants/Judges Meet and Greet BenefitTool Shed Bar, PS
SaturdayMorningCoffee SocialCoffee dot Com, PS
AfternoonLeather Discussion Panel
EveningMPSL 2001 Contest
SundayAfternoonMPSL 2001 Victory Party and BBQ
Hosted by Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert
Circuit Party
Ville Orleans, PS: Sunday November 5 After Gay Pride Parade
Sponsored by Michael Mulherin
Circuit Pool Party
La Mancha Private Villas & Court Club: Saturday November 4 at 11:00 AM
Sponsored by Michael Mulherin
Costume Contest
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Tuesday October 31 2000 at 9:00 PM
Fundraiser: Danny's Halloween Costume Contest
CCBC, CC: Sunday October 29 at 2:00 PM
Beneficiary: Desert AIDS Project
Big Men's Weekend in the Desert
October 6-9 2000 -- details later
Fundraiser: Golden State Gay Rodeo Association Show
Wolf's Den, CC: Saturday September 30 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM (BBQ 4:00 to 7:00 PM)
Beneficiary: GSGRA
"End of Summer" Bartenders Bash
Wolf's Den and CCBC, CC: Monday September 11 2000 from 9:00 PM
Blue Collar & Hard Hat Party (annual)
Badlands, PS, and CCBC, CC: Sunday September 3 2000
Drinking at Badlands 12-1 PM, Buffet at CCBC 1-5 PM, Hard Hat Contest at Badlands 5-6 PM
Danny's All Night Tent Party
CCBC, CC: Monday August 14 2000 from 11:00 PM to dawn next day
Buffet, Trophies, Prizes
Awesome August
Palm Springs & Cathedral City: August 10 - 15 2000
Schedule:
Thursday9 PM - 2 AMWelcome PartyWolf's Den, CC
Friday6 - 10 PMDrinkingStreetbar, PS
10 PM - 2 AMTorso Men ContestHunter's, PS
From 2 AMAll Nude StrippersCamp Palm Springs, PS
Saturday4 PM - 2 AMDrinkingGround Zero, CC
From 2 AMAll Nude StrippersCCBC, CC
Sunday6 - 10 AMBreakfastBadlands, PS
10 AM - 5 PMBar-B-QCCBC, CC
5 PM - 2 AMDrinkingGround Zero, CC
Bear It In The Desert 2000
Palm Springs & Cathedral City: August 4 - 6 2000
Host resort: CCBC, CC
Schedule:
Friday9:00 PMKickoffWolf's Den, CC
SaturdayAfternoonPoolside EventsCCBC, CC
EveningDrinkingBadlands, CC
SundayAll dayParty with the BearsCCBC, CC
Hyber-Not Thank You Pool Party
CCBC, CC: Saturday July 29 2000 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fundraiser: Hyber-Not Awards & Auction Party
Tool Shed, PS: Friday July 28 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Beneficiary: Kidscamp 2000
Christmas in July (annual)
Badlands, PS: July 25 2000
Toyraiser: Christmas in July
Tool Shed, PS: July 23 2000 from 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Bring an unwrapped toy
Beneficiary: Kids Camp 2000 (for kids with HIV/AIDS)
Fundraiser: Inmates Take Over the Asylum
Streetbar, PS: Wednesday July 12 2000
Beneficiary: AIDS Assistance Program
Fundraiser: Red, White, and Blue Party
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Saturday July 1 2000
With the Delicious Divas
Beneficiary: Kids Camp
Hyber-Not Party
Palm Springs & Cathedral City: June 30 - July 2 2000
Host hotels: Camp Palm Springs, PS & Desert Bear, PS
Sponsored by Bears of the Desert
Schedule:
Friday4-8 PMMeet & GreetStreetbar, PS
8-11 PMKickoff Party & Beer BustBadlands, PS
Saturday8-10 AMComplimentary BreakfastBadlands, PS
11-5 PMPool Party & BBQCamp Palm Springs, PS
9-12 PMBeer BustTool Shed, PS
Sunday12-4 PMFarewell Beer Bust & BBQBadlands, PS
8-1 AMBeer BustWolf's Den, CC
Fundraiser for Ron Oden
Hunters, PS: Thursday June 22 at 7:00 PM
Beneficiary: Ron Oden's Congressional Campaign ($10)
Mr Palm Springs Bear 2000 Contest
Palm Springs & Cathedral City: June 16 - 18 2000
Host hotels: The 550, PS & Desert Bear, PS & CCBC, CC
Sponsored by Palm Springs Bears
Schedule:
FridayOpening BenefitTool Shed, PS
SaturdayPoolside PartyThe 550, PS
Poolside PartyCCBC, CC
Mr Palm Springs Bear ContestTool Shed, PS
Afterhours PartyThe Desert Bear, PS
SundayVictory BrunchTramps, PS
Daddy Bear Beer BustTool Shed, PS
Bartenders Bash (annual)
Ground Zero, CC: June 12 2000
With After Hours Party at CCBC, CC
Fistfest 2000
CCBC, CC: June 8 2000
Fundraiser: Uniform Party (annual)
Badlands, PS: Sunday May 28 2000
Beneficiary: AIDS Assistance Fund
Armed Forces Day Party
Hunters, PS: Saturday May 20 2000
With afterhours "Walk on the Wild Side" at CCBC, CC
Bartenders Bash
Wolf's Den, CC: Monday May 15 2000 from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM
With After Hours Party at CCBC, CC
Cinco de Mayo Party
Sweetwater Saloon, PS: Friday May 5 2000
Black Party
Wolf's Den, CC: April 21-23 2000
Schedule:
Friday9-2 AMUnderwear Party
Saturday9-2 AMLeather/Uniform Party
Sunday5-8 PMBeer Bust & BBQ
White Party 2000
Wyndham & Hilton & Marquis & La Mancha & Comfort & Courtyard, PS: April 20-24 2000
These hotels are reserved exclusively for the White Party's 23000 expected participants!
Schedule:
Fri,Sat,Sun11-5 PMPool PartiesHilton & WyndhamDJ MasterBeat
Thursday9-2 AMWelcome PartyClub InternationalDJ Roland Belmares
Friday9-4 AMMilitary BallWyndham BallroomDJ David Knapp
Wyndham PoolsideDJ Wayne G & Boy George
3-8 AMForeplayMarquis BallroomDJ Neil Lewis
Saturday9-5 AMWhite PartyConvention CenterDJ Victor Calderone
4-10 AMClimax 6Wyndham BallroomDJ Mark Anthony
Sunday4-9 PMSunset T-DanceMarquis ParkDJ Phil G & Amber (live)
9-4 AMClosing PartyWyndham BallroomDJ Manny Lehmann
Dance Party
Hunters, PS: Thursday April 20 2000 at 9:00 PM
Fundraiser: Oscar Night 2000
Badlands, PS: Sunday March 26 at 5:00 PM
Beneficiary: AIDS Assistance Program
Y2K Bash
CCBC, CC: March 3-5 2000
For members of Girth & Mirth
Valentines Day Party
Club International, CC: Monday February 14 2000 from 5:00 to 10:00 PM
For Members of Prime Timers of the Desert


PETS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
None yet this year.


POLITICS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Meet Ron Oden (weekly)
Palm Canyon and Arenas (at VillageFest), PS: Thursdays from 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Our Democratic Congressional Candidate to beat anti-gay Mary Bono this fall
Desert Stonewall Democrats: Meeting (monthly)
Cathedral City Library, CC: First Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Palm Springs Human Rights Commission Meetings (twice monthly)
Palm Springs City Hall, PS: Second and Fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM
Open to the public
Gay Republican Log Cabin Club: Dinner and Meeting (monthly)
Rock Garden Cafe, PS: Third Friday at 6:30 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Elections (annually)
Everywhere: Tuesday November 7 2000
Elect our own Ron Oden to replace the anti-gay Mary Bono. This is IMPORTANT.
--- COMPLETE RECOMMENDATIONS (if you are undecided) ---
PresidentAl Gore/Joe Lieberman
U S SenatorDianne Feinstein
U S RepresentativeRon Oden
State SenatorSedalia Sanders
State Assembly MemberJoey Acuna
Proposition 32NO
Proposition 33YES
Proposition 34YES
Proposition 35YES
Proposition 36YES
Proposition 37NO
Proposition 38NO
Proposition 39NO
Fundraiser: Dinner
Old Post Office, Monty Hall Ave / First Street, CC: Saturday September 16 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Beneficiary: Greg Pettis Reelection Campaign ($15+ contribution)
National Convention for Stonewall Democrats
Palm Springs Marquis Hotel, PS: August 10-15 2000
Forum 2000: Hate Crime Prevention
Palm Springs City Hall, PS: Thursday June 22 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Forum 2000: Preventing Domestic Abuse
Palm Springs City Hall, PS: Thursday May 25 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Forum 2000: Supporting Care Givers
Palm Springs City Hall, PS: Thursday April 27 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Desert Stonewall Democrats "Sandy Awards" Dinner (annual)
Palm Springs Marquis Hotel, PS: Saturday April 8 2000 at 6:30 PM
Speakers: Art Torres and Eric Bauman
Entertainment by Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus Ensemble Unit
Dinner music by Emily
Census Day
Everywhere: April 1 2000
Please do fill out the census form! It is very important for us all to be counted. Be sure to mark yourself as "unmarried partner" (a new option) if you live in a domestic relationship. Click here for more census guidance for Gay people.
Forum 2000: Understanding Mental Illness
Palm Springs City Hall, PS: Thursday March 23 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Primary Selection of Gay and Gay-Friendly Candidates
California: Tuesday March 7 2000 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Democratic Candidate for President: Vote for Al Gore or Bill Bradley
Democratic Candidate for U S Senate: Vote for Dianne Feinstein
Democratic Candidate for U S House of Representatives: Vote for our own Ron Oden
Democratic Candidate for State Senate: Vote for Sedalia Sanders
Democratic Candidate for State Assembly: Vote for Joey Acuna
Knight Initiative (proposition 22): Vote it down! Vote NO!!!
The other propositions are really gay-neutral, but here is a suggestion:
Propositions 1A, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, and 31: Vote YES
All other proposititons (including 22, of course): Vote NO
Rally in Opposition to Proposition 22
Arenas Road, PS: Sunday March 5 2000 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM
Forum 2000: Help for the Homeless
Palm Springs City Hall, PS: Thursday February 24 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Forum 2000: Presidential Election 2000
Palm Springs City Hall, PS: Thursday January 27 2000 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM


POOL BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Pool Tournament (weekly)
Ground Zero, CC: Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 PM, Sundays at 7:00 PM
Streetbar, PS: Thursdays at 8:00 PM
Wolf's Den, CC: Saturdays at 6:00 PM


RECOGNITION BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Fundraiser: California Gay Veterans Awards Dinner
Palm Springs Marquis Hotel, PS: Friday September 8 2000 at 7:00 PM
Celebrating the contributions of all gay and lesbian service members
Recipients: Morris Kight, Herb King, Ron Oden, Pat Johansen, David Pelletier, Gary Amy, Jon W Davidson
Beneficiary: Gay Veterans Memorial Fund and the erection of a local permanent monument in honor of Gay Veterans ($50)
Fundraiser: The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network Palm Springs Annual Star Awards
Palm Springs Festival of Arts, PS: May 20 2000 at 8:00 PM
With Comedienne Margaret Cho
Beneficiary: The GLSEN Scholarship Fund ($100 a person)
Benefit: A Night at the Cocoanut Grove
Palm Springs Convention Center, PS: Saturday February 12 2000
The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards (annual) black tie gala
Beneficiary: Desert AIDS Project ($250 per person)


RELIGIOUS SERVICES BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Metropolitan Community Church (weekly)
Palm Canyon Theater, PS: Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 AM
New Thought Center of Today (weekly)
Religious Science with a Heart
Hilton Palm Springs Resort, PS: Sundays Hands-on-healing at 10:30 AM, Celebration at 11:00 AM
With Rev Richard Drasen, Connie Kaye, and the New Thought Rainbow Chorus
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Desert (weekly)
73750 Catalina Way, PD: Sundays at 10:00 AM
Unity Church of Palm Springs (weekly)
Sundays at 11:00 AM
With Dr Ann B Martin
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
None yet this year.


RODEO BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Fundraiser: Golden State Gay Rodeo Association Show
Wolf's Den, CC: Saturday September 30 2000 from 7:00 to 10:00 PM (BBQ 4:00 to 7:00 PM)
Beneficiary: GSGRA


SINGING BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Karaoke (almost daily)
Ground Zero, CC: Sundays through Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 PM
Oscar's, PS: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8:00 PM to Midnight
Karaoke for Prizes (weekly)
Streetbar, PS: Mondays at 9:00 PM
Karaoke with Dave (weekly)
Streetbar, PS: Tuesdays at 9:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Auditions for Caballeros, The Gay Men's Chorus of Palm Springs
United Methodist Church, PS: Saturday September 2 and Saturday September 16 2000 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Schedule time to sing with Michael O'Keefe


SOCIAL MEETINGS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Veterans of America (monthly)
Call 324-4566 or 778-4824 for location: Second Wednesday of the Month at 7:00 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Palm Springs Family Pride: Picnic
Ruth Hardy Park, PS: May 20 2000 from 12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM
Supporting families in our community
Call 773-2286 for information


SOFTBALL BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Gay/Lesbian Softball League (weekly)
Demuth Park, PS: Sunday afternoons, starting in March
Arranged by the City of Palm Springs Recreation Division
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Awards Party for the Winter Softball Classic
Desert Palms Inn: Sunday January 16 2000 at 7:00 PM
Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Winter Softball Classic (annual)
Friday-Sunday January 14-16 2000
54 teams from all over North America


SPIRITUAL MEETINGS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Symposium (weekly)
Palm Springs Tennis Club, PS: Sundays at 10:00 AM
With Bill Edelin
Coda Group Meeting (weekly)
Church of St Paul in the Desert, PS: Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Integrity of the Desert (monthly)
Church of St Paul in the Desert, PS: Fourth Friday at 6:30 PM
Call 324-1826 or Click here
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
None yet this year.


SUPPORT MEETINGS BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Alcoholics Anonymous
Weekly Schedule:
Daily7:00 AM650 Sunny Dunes, PSMeeting
DailySchedule on door650 Sunny Dunes, PSGay-oriented Meeting
Thursday8:00 PM650 Sunny Dunes, PSGay 12 Step Study Meeting
Saturday8:00 PMCouncil Chambers, City Hall, PSGay-oriented Meeting
Codependents Anonymous (twice weekly)
Charter Hospital, CC: Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM
Crystal Methamphetamine Anonymous (weekly)
123 N Palm Canyon Drive #517, PS: Saturdays at 6:00 PM
Desert AIDS Project
Weekly Schedule:
Monday3:00 - 4:30 PMPSSubstance Abuse Support Group
6:00 - 7:15 PMPSFree Anonymous HIV TestingCall ahead
Tuesday4:30 - 6:00 PMPSCodependent Support Group
4:30 - 7:15 PMIndioFree Anonymous HIV TestingCall ahead
6:00 - 7:30 PMPSHIV Negative Men's Support Group
Wednesday4:30 - 6:00 PMPSHIV Support Group
6:00 - 7:30 PMPSBereavement Group
Thursday3:00 - 4:30 PMPSSexual Compulsion Support Group
5:30 - 7:00 PMPSHIV Support Group
6:00 - 7:15 PMPSFree Anonymous HIV TestingCall ahead
Free Anonymous Oral HIV Testing (twice monthly)
CCBC, CC: First and Third Saturday of the Month from NOON to 4:00 PM
Desert Hospital (twice weekly)
Sinatra Education Center, PS: Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 PM and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
A support group to those who have lost loved ones.
Gay Associated Youth (three times weekly)
Cathedral City: Friday evenings (meetings)
Cathedral City: Wednesdays and Saturdays (other activities)
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Support Group (weekly)
Shelter From the Storm, 74877 Joni Drive, PD: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
HIV: Desert Quest (weekly)
Eisenhower Medical Center, Building 100, RM: Thursdays at 6:00 PM
Insight Out! (weekly)
Call 833-3128 for location: Fridays at 7:30 PM
Gay Men's Group
Narcotics Anonymous (weekly)
32150 Candlewood, CC: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Panel Making Workshop (monthly)
Church of St Paul of the Desert, PS: Fourth Saturday of the Month at 8:00 AM
Conducted by Inland Empire Chapter of the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Monthly Schedule:
First Sunday2:00 - 4:00 PMJoslyn Senior Center, 73750 Catalina Way, PDMeeting
Third Thursday7:00 PMReligious Science Church, 45630 Portola, PDOpen Rap
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (twice weekly)
Charter Hospital, CC: Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
Sober Age Bookstore: Fridays at 9:30 AM
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Community Room at Public Library, CC: Sunday December 17 2000 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM
Exploring the issue of holiday blues
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Joslyn Senior Center, PD: Monday August 14 2000 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Gay-Bashing Trial
Superior Court, 46200 Oasis, Indio: From Monday June 19 2000 at 8:30 AM
Six attackers of a gay man, in a Palm Springs restaurant on 7/4/99, facing the law
Sober in the Sun
Riviera Hotel, PS: May 12 - May 14 2000
Gay Alocholics Anonymous roundup


TENNIS BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
None yet this year.


THEATRE BACK IN 2000
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Palm Canyon Theater
FromToShowDetails
May 19 01Jun 3 01Sweet CharitySchedule A below
Apr 21 01May 6 01Lend Me A TenorSchedule A below
Mar 24 01Apr 8 01EvitaSchedule A below
Feb 17 01Mar 4 00Arsenic and Old LaceSchedule A below
Jan 24 01Apr 28 01Viva Palm SpringsSchedule B below
Jan 20 01Feb 4 00Peter PanSchedule A below
Dec 1 00Dec 17 00Viva Palm SpringsSchedule A below
Nov 4 00Nov 26 00TrilogySchedule C below
Sep 30 00Oct 22 00My Fair LadySchedule A below

Performance Schedule A
Wednesday, Thursday7 PM
Saturday8 PM
Sunday2 PM
Performance Schedule B
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday1:30 PM
Sunday8 PM

Performance Schedule C (Trilogy only)
November datesShowTime
4 5 10 15 16 22Hey, That's Amelia Earhart Down ThereSchedule D below
127 PM
8 9 19 24Love Is A Four Letter WordSchedule D below
197 PM
252 PM
11 12 17 18 25 26Adam AgainSchedule D below

Performance Schedule D (Trilogy only)
Wednesday and Thursday7 PM
Friday and Saturday8 PM
Sunday2 PM

Top Hat Playhouse, PS
Top Hat Playhouse will remain closed from June 20 2000
A Chorus Line: April 20-23, 27-30, May 4-7, 11-14 2000
Shooting Porn: March 16-19, 23-26, March 30 - April 2 2000
Open Audition for A Chorus Line: Saturday March 11 2000 from 1:00 to 3:00 and Sunday March 12 2000 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Christopher Peterson's Eye Cons: January 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30, February 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 2000
Also February 21 2000 at 8:00 PM for Members of Prime Timers of the Desert


WALKING AND RUNNING BACK IN 2000
----- REGULAR EVENTS -----
Palm Springs Frontrunners/Walkers (four times weekly)
Parking lot of Mizell Senior Center, PS: Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays at 8:30 AM (in summer 7:30 AM) and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
----- SPECIAL EVENTS -----
Fundraiser: 5K Pride Run/Walk (annual)
Alejo & Belardo, PS: November 4 2000 at 8:00 AM
Arranged by Palm Springs Frontrunners/Walkers
Part of Palm Springs Pride activities
Beneficiary: Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Fundraiser: AIDS Walk (annual)
In front of Palm Springs Desert Museum, PS: Sunday February 13 2000 at 10:00 AM
Step-off at 12:00 Noon for a 4 1/2 mile stroll through downtown Palm Springs.
Beneficiary: Various AIDS support organizations


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