Marilyn Monroe Statue Comes to Palm Springs
26-FOOT-TALL
“FOREVER MARILYN”
SCULPTURE COMING
TO PALM SPRINGS!
Last week, the statue was removed from its current location in Chicago. The 34,000-pound sculpture, which costs about $40,000 to
transport, will be trucked across the country and arrive in Palm Springs
on May 14. It will take a few days — and a few cranes — to reassemble
it at the corner of Palm Canyon and Tahquitz Canyon Way, where it will
reside until June 2013.
The sculpture by Seward Johnson, the 80-year-old artist and Johnson
& Johnson heir who’s known for casting famous images into giant
sculptures, re-creates the scene from the 1955 film “The Seven Year
Itch” in which a drafty New York subway grate blows the sex symbol’s
skirt well above her knees.
The piece did not receive the
warmest reception from the Windy City since its debut last year, and was the
target of more than a few vandals and critics. Some called the
undergarment-baring pose sexist, while VirtualTourist.com dubbed
“Forever Marilyn” the No. 1 piece of bad public art — ahead of a
Bewitched statue in Salem, Mass.
Several cities tried to bid to host the massive Marilyn when her Chicago
residency wrapped, including China and Brazil, perhaps because August marks the 50th anniversary of
the Hollywood legend’s death.
“We received many requests as far
away as Tokyo and Madrid and cities in Brazil, and we really felt that
Palm Springs has a special connection to Marilyn because it is the
legendary play land for Hollywood,” said Paula Stoeke, the director and
curator of the Sculpture Foundation, an organization funded and run by
Johnson with offices in Santa Monica.
Mommy Queerest Casting in Los Angeles
“Mommy Queerest,” reality TV’s hottest new series is having OPEN auditions in Los Angeles!
Eyeboogie Productions is seeking Gay Men and their Straight Mothers who have interesting/exciting lives. Are you and your Mom extremely close, not so close, outgoing, FUN, and opinionated?
If you believe you two could be our next reality stars, come audition on camera with your Mom (preferably).
May 17th or 18th from 1- 6pm.
Contact: casting@eyeboogie.com for your “must have” time slot and we’ll send you specifics.
The Hottest Swim Suits This Year Are From Australia… 2 WINK
Looking for the perfect mens swimsuit?
2wink Australia has created one exclusively for you!
2wink Australia is an Australian men’s underwear and swimwear
apparel brand based in Perth, Western Australia. 2wink Australia’s brand
name was created from the concept of “winking” one’s eye. Australians
are renowned for giving you a wink if they like what they see!
With its premiere 2012 swimwear range, the only Western Australian underwear company, 2wink Australia, has created a line of swimwear called Aussie Defence AUS12 as a follow-up to its first ever swimwear range launched in 2011, which included styles named after famous Aussie stars.
“We’ve created comfortable swimwear that’s perfectly Australian: sexy and stylish,” says 2wink Australia co-owner Carl McNeill.
“We hope that guys around the world will catch on to the AUS12 theme with AUS representing Australia and 12 being the current year; 2012.”
The company intends to release their Aussie Defence range year after year.
Popular fitness model Lee Stram modeled the new line, and is featured in some of 2wink Australia’s videos on youtube. Watch AUS12 behind-the-scenes footage!
AUS12 swimsuits are made from imported Italian fabric, which is 80% nylon and 20% lycra, but 100% Aussie-made. The masculine square-cut swimsuits are fully lined on the inside and include a tie cord and elastic waist. The range is available in three different colors, including light blue, orange and red. Each swimsuit retails for around $40 USD (free worldwide shipping), and are available online.
For more information about 2wink Australia, please visit: 2wink.com.au.
ou can also keep on top of special promotions and news updates by following 2wink Australia on Facebook and Twitter at @2wink.
Brad Pitt George Clooney Attend Palm Springs International Film Festival
It is official – awards season in Hollywood has begun.
The brainchild of former mayor Sonny Bono, The Palm Springs International Film Festival began
in 1989 and has since become one of the largest film festivals in North
America.
Nearly 130,000 attendees flock annually for the world-class
lineup of new international features and documentaries. The festival has
become a focal point for Oscar buzz, especially for potential foreign
film nominees.
And its January 7th Black Tie Awards Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center this weekend was
the star-studded highlight of the 11-day festival. Past honorees in
attendance for this glamorous night have included Ben Affleck, Javier
Bardem, Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood, Ron Howard,
Sean Penn, Natalie Portman, and Kate Winslet.
But this year’s Black Tie Awards Gala surpassed them all, with names like Pitt, Clooney, Theron, and Close
all in attendance. And other glamorous names like Cartier and Mercedes-
Benz act as the evening’s official sponsors.
Brad Pitt was on hand to receive the Desert Palm Achievement Actor Award for his lead role in Moneyball and his supporting role in The Tree of Life. – The movie HAS NOT gotten good reviews.
George Clooney, who appeared with Pitt in Ocean’s Eleven (including scenes shot in Palm Springs) was also in attendance to receive the Chairman’s Award for the films The Descendants and The Ides of March.
Glenn Close picked up the festival’s Career Achievement Award. Her new film Albert Nobbs,
where Close portrays a woman who tries to pass as a man in 19th century
Ireland.
FILMS are playing through Jan 16th!
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Palm Springs 12 Days of Christmas
12 Days of Dining for a Cause
This holiday season, leave the cooking to someone else. From chef-owned bistros to elegant eateries, the restaurants of Palm Springs invite you dine for a cause while enjoy special holiday deals and gifts. During the first twelve days of December, participating restaurants are offering diners an exclusive bottle of Gerard Bertrand Cremant Brut 2008 or Zardetto Convento Prosecco for only $5.00 a bottle, which is perfect for gift giving too! For every bottle sold, the restaurant will donate $1.00 to the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs.
PLUS Celebrate the “12 Days of Christmas”
in Palm Springs, December 1-12, 2011 with quintessential holiday
performances, celebrity tree lightings, holiday shopping and dining
specials. Signature events include the Festival of Lights Parade with
special guest, Carol Channing as Celebrity Grand Marshal, and the “Walk
of the Inns,” a self-guided tour of historic and boutique inns decorated
for the holidays.
Get the whole schedule online!
WHERE TO STAY??
INNdulge Palm Springs, California gay men’s clothing optional resort. We’re a Gay men’s resort hotel in the heart of gay palm springs. INNdulge corners the market on comfortable and casual. Located in the heart of the Warm Sands area of Palm Springs, really close to Palm Canyon and Indian Canyon Roads. – Everyone gives this resort top reviews!
APPLAUSE with Paprika Steen Comes to Palm Springs
APPLAUSE with Paprika Steen opens in Palm Desert/Palm Springs area December 2nd
World Wide Motion Pictures Corp. is pleased to announce Applause, releasing next in the Southwest. The film will be opening at the the Cinemas Palme d’Or in in Palm Desert, CA (on Friday, December 2nd).
Recovering alcoholic stage actress, Thea Barfoed (Paprika Steen) has gone through turmoil. Having divorced her husband, Christian (Michael Falch), and relinquished custody of their two boys during her heavy drinking days, Thea wants to start over. As her past alcohol use and indiscretions still haunt her, the reality of a new beginning seems bleak. Thea uses her inner actress’s charm and manipulation to convince her ex-husband that she is fully recovered and capable of being a good mother to their children; however, she hasn’t completely convinced herself.
On stage, Thea plays the binge drinking, ostentatious Martha in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Ironically, her stage character bears an uncanny resemblance to her personal life. As her alcoholism and past regrets hang in the balance, Thea must decide whether to confront her inner demons or to let the show go on.
EVERYONE loves it!
Film Festivals and critics agree –
“One of the best screen performances of the year.”
– Karen Durbin, The New York Times
“Deeply affecting … unflinchingly real.”
– Betsy Sharkey, The Los Angeles Times
“An extraordinary performance by Paprika Steen.”
– Roger Ebert,The Chicago Sun-
North American audiences are getting to know the star of Applause well thanks to her ongoing series of “Ask Paprika” videos. The actress has been responding to questions from fans that were posted to her on the film’s Facebook page. To view all six of her candid answers, visit You Tube. Then, check back to see what the film’s director, Martin Pieter Zandvliet, had to say about making the picture and working with Denmark’s biggest star.
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR APPLAUSE NOW!
Jesse Archers HALF SHARE at ShortFest
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL
SHORT FEST is in
full swing this week!
Running thru June 27th, the festival is fun and full of hundreds of amazing short films!
“As new doors open for short filmmakers, we’re opening our own doors to a rich and diverse line up of great new short films from around the world with this 17th annual edition of the event.
As always, ShortFest has culled a huge selection of dazzling new animated, live action and documentary short films for its line-up from among 3,000 submissions to the event this year. And while these films are short in length, they are long on entertainment value – in turns amusing, enlightening, challenging and provocative – all of which adds up to the perfect recipe for a great time at the movies. Join us in celebration of the gifted young filmmakers who are providing this filmic feast, and who will enliven the cinema for decades to come. “
OUR FAVORITE! Half-Share
From the talented JESSE ARCHER comes this new project, soon to be an online web series!
a Fresh out of a long term relationship, Matt takes a time-share on Fire Island for the summer and must decide whether he can handle his eccentric new housemates on the
mythical Isle of Misfit Boys.
DIRECTOR: Sean Hanley
Producer: Sean Hanley, Jesse Archer
Editor: Alexander Hammer
Cinematographer: Andrei Bowden-Schwartz
Music: Roddy Bottum
Principal Cast: Jesse Archer,Alec Mapa,Sam Pancake,Jack Plotnick,Kevyn Morrow,Kyle Spidle
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Randy Jones and Disco Fever hit Palm Desert April 29th
will be in LA/Palm Springs/Palm Desert this coming week! April 24-May 3.
Nic’s in Bev Hills on Tuesday 4/26
5pm-Midnight at Nic’s Martini Lounge, 453 North Canon …Drive, Bev Hills, CA, Mark Bego is throwing down to welcome RJ to LA. It’s an opportunity for all RJ’s pals out in the LA area to convo and catch up…and have a damn fine cocktail from all reports.
Palm Desert at the McCallum Theatre
on 4/29. Disco Fever!
KNEWS 94.3 FM Welcomes
Starring The Trammps, Original Village People cowboy Randy Jones, A Taste of Honey featuring Janice Marie, pluse Maxine Nightingale
Join “Bulldog” Bill Feingold and his sidekick Kevin as they host an evening of the greatest disco music ever. Put on your bellbottoms and your platform shoes and boogie all night!
CHARO Brings SEXY SEXY to Palm Springs White Party
The woman whose passport reads “María del Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Gutiérrez de los Perales Santa Ana Romanguera y de la Hinojosa Rasten” has so many fantastic stories that the list of great ones goes on longer than her official name!
CHARO started in Las Vegas back in the 1970s, and before she was legal. “I brought so many people in they looked the other way,” she says. Her time in Sin City is a history lesson of talent. “It was just like the movies. People dressed perfectly; there was an ambience of class.” Her co-stars in sophistication included Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Junior (“The best performer in the world”), and a setting that she calls “a dream come true.”
While the dream may have ended (“Las Vegas is Disneyland now”), Charo has not. She performs year-round. On February 25 she performed her new song, “Sexy, Sexy” at Splash Bar in New York, and on April 10 she’ll perform at the famous WHITE PARTY in Palm Springs. Charo’s not going back in time, she’s moving with it.
Charo left the scene before the scene left her. “I knew that I didn’t want my child to be raised by nannies. In the Eighties, I was making a hundred thousand a week in Vegas and Reno, and instead I went to Hawaii where my son could grow up normal with the same friends.” She still performed in Waikiki, and answers the question of possible regrets before you ask. “My son doesn’t have to write a book called ‘Cuchi-Cuchi Dearest.’” It’s a laugh line on her part, and a bittersweet note for anyone who remembers the lush desert days.
“When I came back to Vegas in 2000, I couldn’t believe it. Corporations took over, and they looked at people like numbers. I stopped learning the names of my bosses because every three months there would be a new one. There was a time when you were a VIP; now you’re a lump.”
“Sexy, Sexy” was written by Charo’s son, Shel Rasten, a musician in his own right, and it’s an infectious dance number that Charo calls “the new Cuchi-Cuchi.” If you notice a change in her audience, it’s because a lot of the ambience now has a touch of same-sex class. Charo’s flamboyant look has, not surprisingly, kept her in the gay loop.
“I am against discrimination and against oppression,” she says. “The people in the White House should treat the country like it’s their own children. Same sexes should be respected and allowed to marry. You have to fight, fight, fight!”
Palm Springs in the SPRING
you are coming to Palm Springs this SPRING! All the cool things going on….
Palm Canyon Theater:
Elton Johns AIDA
HURRY! thru 3/13/2011
Alexander Weekend 10th Anniversary
3/25/2011 – 3/27/2011
Palm Springs WestFest & Rodeo
3/24/2011 – 3/27/2011
White Party
4/8/2011 – 4/11/2011
Coachella Valley Music Festival
4/15/2011 – 4/17/2011
Meet the Museum party for the LGBT Community
4/22/2011
But do you know WHERE
you are going to stay??
The choice is simple, if you’re a man….INNdulge.
INNdulge corners the market on comfortable and casual. One section of the structure has the requisite pool and hot tub, and features rooms that are spacious and pampered without being stuffy, with nicely preserved ’50’s style kitchenettes (PS loves its retro history! But new updates are always being done – recently new headboards, desks, tables, dresser’s, flat screen TV’s, and original artwork were added to rooms.)
There is a poolside social hour and INNdulge probably boasts the most spectacular mountain-range view. Practically every Palm Springs Locale is outfitted with misters to combat the desert heat, but INNdulge has the only pool chiller which, when the heat soars to skin-melting temperatures, is quite a draw.
And check this out, last week they installed the desert’s first ever 24 hour security guard. His name is Pablo.
Isn’t that great?!
But seriously, this is the place to stay in Palm Springs. INNdulge Palm Springs is a wonderful example of Palm Springs 50’s architecture….and hospitality. The resort is centered around a kidney-shaped pool. The beautifully landscaped grounds frame the surrounding hotel rooms. The only thing better than the architecture and grounds of the property are the resort’s employees and its owners, who maintain a friendly atmosphere resulting in a loyal repeat crowd.
When in Palm Springs….INNdulge!
601 Grenfall Road Palm Springs CA 92264
ph. 800.833.5675 760.327.1408
Is the BOOM Planned Gay Community Real? Or just a Mirage?
is a planned community
slated for 100+ acres in
Rancho Mirage,
and was originally conceived with gay people in mind, but straight people can come too–everyone’s invited to the multi-generational, pedestrian-oriented, culture-driven, hyphenation-mad little burg, for which plans include 300 residences in eight neighborhoods, an entertainment complex, a boutique hotel, a gym, and “state-of-the-art wellness facilities” in phase one (phase two will add more residences).
The project was created by Los Angeles-based developer Boom Communities, Inc.; architect Matthias Hollwich of Hollwich Kushner; and ten architecture firms, half from New York, half from Europe and California.
This is all according to Curbed LA . I don’t know. It’s a little hard for me to believe in these economic times this is a $250 million project in the works.
Rumor has it BOOM will break ground in 2012 starting with 300 residences built in eight neighborhoods, each designed by a different firm.
The BOOM concept extends to the online world as well with www.boomforlife.com, designed by renowned Bruce Mau Design in Toronto, who also developed the BOOM brand and graphic identity. The web portal uses social media to encourage participation from the virtual community in addition to the one built from bricks and mortar.
Architizer
OY VEY! My Son is Gay! Comes to Palm Springs This Week!
Exciting News for
Palm Springs!
After making the rounds at LGBT film festivals WORLDWIDE, and winning countless awards, OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY begins opening in theaters this weekend!
Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky and starring
Golden Globe, Emmy and Tony Award nominee Lainie Kazan, Saul Rubinek, Carmen Electra, Vincent Pastore, Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young, Emmy Award winner Jai Rodriguez, and Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch.
Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay! is a family romantic comedy roller-coaster ride of laughs and shows how far we come and yet how far we still have to go. The star-studded cast and wonderful story will have you laughing – and talking and thinking.
At a time where society is currently in dire stress, the public is even more challenged to find channels for relief and escape. The film, “OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY!” delivers a very powerful message through the language of humor, and successfully combines the elements of fun, laughter, love, respect, tolerance and the value of relationships. It finds humor in the most awkward situations, but remains a powerful reminder that LOVE IS LOVE.
This movie was a long journey of 8 years of hard work, which finally resulted in a heartwarming and inspirational family comedy with an amazing and accomplished cast.
The film’s director, Evgeny Afineevksy (born in Russia, raised in Israel and currently living in the USA) utilized powerful tools and different multicultural elements (drawn from his multicultural background) to make the movie unique. He created the movie with a fresh perspective on a very unusual and sensitive matter; mixing elements of light language of comedy with sincerity; treating today’s tough and sensitive subject with empathy and humor; and, creating funny and relatable characters, allowing the humor to progress from and within the characters. “OY VEY! MY SON IS GAY! was awarded the Best Script at the 41st Houston World Festival and the Monaco Film Festival, and won over 20 different awards internationally during last year.
This is the story of a Jewish family living in the North Shore of Long Island, where every Friday night Shirley Hirsch (Lainie Kazan) invites another “perfect” girl for Shabbat dinner in hopes that her son, Nelson (John Lloyd Young), will marry a nice Jewish girl.
When Shirley and Martin (Saul Rubinek) once again set him up on a date, Nelson reveals that he is already seeing someone. Shirley and Martin are thrilled and can’t wait to meet the lucky lady.
In a motherly attempt at finding out who her son is dating, Shirley stops by Nelson’s apartment. She is greeted by Angelo Ferraro (Jai Rodriguez), Nelson’s live-in boyfriend, and in order to not divulge Nelson’s secret life, Angelo introduces himself as his decorator! And the plot thickens!
THIS IS A MUST SEE MOVIE!
OPENING THIS WEEKEND Feb 4th in Palm Springs!
Regal Palm Springs Stadium 9
789 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
(Tel: 760-323-4466)
For tickets: http://www.fandango.com/
PLUS a special treat for all our fans out there!! Cast members with the director, producers and writer will be there to “MEET & GREET” after the movie. Look at all this cool stuff happening!
Friday, February 4th 2011 – Star of the movie – Emmy Award winning comedian and writer Bruce Vilanch, award winning Director / producer / writer of the movie Evgeny Afineevsky and movie producer Svetlana Anufrieva. (will be meeting and greeting the audience and answering the questions about the movie after every show!)
Friday, February 4th 2011 – Come and have drink on us! Special Movie premier afterparty starting at 10pm at the Elevation Night Club! (67555 East Palm Canyon Drive #F124, Cathedral City, CA 92262 )
(Every one who brings movie ticket stab from regal cinema, will get free drink!)
Saturday and Sunday, February 5th and 6th, 2011 – Award winning Director / producer / writer of the movie Evgeny Afineevsky and movie producer Svetlana Anufrieva. (will be meeting and greeting the audience and answering the questions about the movie after every show!)
Come and have drink on us! Special Weekend Movie extravaganza at the Elevation Night Club! (67555 East Palm Canyon Drive #F124, Cathedral City, CA 92262 ) – Every one who brings movie ticket stab from regal cinema, will get free drink!
Check the website and links below!
OY VEY MY SON IS GAY official site
Watch the Trailer
Oy Vey on Facebook
