DESERT TEA POOL PARTY The 25th Annual White Party is fast approaching, but another one of the
BLATINO OASIS 2014 California’s largest gay and bisexual Men of Color getaway and
retreat is gearing up for its 8th annual event in Palm Springs this coming Friday, May 2 through Sunday, May 4. The “Get Tested Coachella Valley” campaign is the presenting sponsor this year and will provide free, confidential HIV rapid testing. Each attendee to get tested by the “Get Tested“ team on Friday or Saturday will receive a free regularly-priced $25 ticket for Saturday nights featuredGlow Me! Dance Party! featuring a live performance by hip-hop singer Trina. Other highlights of Blatino Oasis 2014 include theForeplay Friday Kick Off Dance Party featuring new gay hip-hop artist Fly Young Red and the Jack’d XXL Pool Party on Saturday afternoon. This year’s event is expected to draw close to 1,000 people with attendees arriving from locations throughout the country and worldwide. For tickets and more information
visitblatinooasis.com.
EVENING UNDER THE STARS The 21st annual Evening Under
the Stars Gala to benefit AIDS As- sistance Program (AAP), features a star-studded performance by an ensemble from the First Ladies of Disco. Sched- uled to appear are Linda Clifford, France Joli, Evelyn “Champagne” King, Maxine Nightingale, Pamala Stanley, Anita Ward, Martha Wash and the ladies formerly of Chic: Alfa Anderson, Luci Martin and Norma Jean. This is the first time that this ensemble has performed together and also the first time in the last 20 years that the women of Chic have appeared on stage together. Honorees to be lauded during this year’s gala on Saturday, May 3 at the
O’Donnell Golf Club will be James Houston and Harold Matzner (Jeannette Rock- efeller Humanitarian Award), Dr. John Stansell (Gloria Greene Inspiration Award), Steve Kaufer (Joanna Jakway Community Hero Award) and Rabbi Sally Olins and Joyce Shampeny (Herb Lazenby Community Service Award). “Each of these indi- viduals exemplifies the meaning of giving and they have all been instrumental in helping to shape our organization and allow us to grow over the years,” says Mark Anton, CEO/Executive Director of AAP. “Without them, it would be nearly impos- sible to carry out our mission of supporting the nutritional needs of those living with HIV/AIDS in our community, we look forward to this special evening when we will get the chance to show our gratitude.” In addition to groovy tunes and inspiring honorees, attendees will enjoy silent
and live auctions, specialty cocktails, delectable cuisine, dancing and more. Eve- ning Under the Stars annually generates a major portion of the operating budget for AAP’s Food Voucher Program for low-income men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS in the Coachella Valley. For tickets and more information call 760.325.8481 or
visitaidsassistance.org.
DINING OUT FOR LIFE PALM SPRINGS You can support HIV/AIDS services at Desert AIDS Project (D.A.P.) just by
eating at a delicious meal or a refreshing drink at any of the participating Dining Out For Life (DOFL) restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley on Thursday, April 24. Grab your friends and make plans for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all three) and 33% to 75 percent of your tab will be donated to HIV/AIDS client services and prevention efforts at D.A.P. 2014 Spokesper- sons Pam Grier and Mondo Guerra are featured as cartoon superheroes in the current Dining Out For Life TV commercials and online campaign, along with Food Network host Ted Allen and chef Daisy Martinez of PBS television’sDaisy Cooks! Pam, the real life actress and Mondo, the real life fashion designer, will
be there to kicking-off DOFL a day early when they appear at D.A.P. on Wednesday, April 23. “We’re delighted that Pam and Mondo will be with us asD.A.P. sous chefs for our popular ‘What’s Cooking?’ class in which our clients learn to cook delicious, nutritious meals for very little money,” said Darrell L. Tucci, D.A.P.’s Chief Development Officer. “It’s not every day that our clients get to cook with ‘Foxy Brown’ and one of the Project Runway fashion design darlings.” With 40 participating restaurants and bars, the Coachella ValleyDOFL 2014 is stacking up to be the biggest yet. To see if your favorite restaurant or bar is participating go to
diningoutforlife.com/palmsprings.
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most talked-about Palm Springs events is taking place that same weekend; the Desert Tea Pool Party. This year’s sun-soaked, fun-filled, day-long event will be held Saturday, April 26, once again at The Saguaro Hotel. Desert Tea Pool Party was created by The Royalty Group as an alternative party, with the intention of giving visitors a celebration with a different vibe. Desert Tea has gained in popularity and this year’s event is expected to be bigger than ever, featuring two amazing DJs, Dawna Montell and Cory Craig. Desert Tea harkens back to the classic tea dances of yesteryear and has always attracted a diverse crowd, with guys of all shapes, sizes, ages and ethnicities as they enjoy the outdoor atmosphere, socialize and dance to great music. For tickets and more information go
tojustindavidpresents.com.
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