Events
In every issue you can find the latest “Local Calendar” as well as “PSP Focus” with all the upcoming events in Palm Springs.
Black LGBTQ Trail Blazers Who Made History
By Jerome Flynn February marks the start of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration of the contributions African Americans have made to this country and a time to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. From 1960s civil rights activist Bayard Rustin to Chicago’s first black female and lesbian mayor, Lori Lightfoot, black...
DAP Health Center Will Grow in 2021
By Jack Bunting It’s getting easier for people to find the important care they need in 2021 through DAP Health Center (DAP). Top barriers people face are sheltering-in-place fatigue and lack of insurance with no idea where to turn. DAP has been paying attention to what patients say it takes for them to stay engaged...
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation & Tent Partnership for Refugees
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Tent Partnership for Refugees, a network of over 130 major companies committed to integrating refugees, have joined forces to mobilize businesses in North America to support LGBTQ refugees. Altogether, 23 companies have announced their collective commitment to provide mentorship opportunities to approximately 1,250 LGBTQ refugees over the next...
Supernova
By Ryan Turrin From writer and director Harry Macqueen (Hinterland) comes Supernova, a heartrending modern love story about a couple struggling with a diagnosis of early-onset dementia who take a road trip together to reconnect with friends, family and places from their past. Sam and Tusker have spent 20 years together, and they are as...
The Standard Magazine 2020 Revisited
This Year in Review we would like to revisit some of the articles featured on the pages of The Standard Magazine, highlighting excerpts from particular articles from each month that we think deserve a second gander. You can read the complete article by simply clicking on the link after each excerpt. Have fun reminiscing. January...
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
By Troy Becker One of the sad facts of the pandemic is that many of our favorite gay bars and clubs are closing not just temporarily, but for good. Some of your favorite LGBTQ venues will not be back after COVID-19 lockdown measures have been eased. Gay bars and clubs already faced tough trading conditions...
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
By Joshua Pinto This year the holidays have taken on a completely different meaning and although it may not feel like it, the season is upon us. And I’m guessing you have no clue what to get those certain special people in your life. Most of us will be social distancing and relying on FedEx,...
Uncommon Gifts
1.Infuse & Pour Alcohol Kit This at-home alcohol infusion kit helps you serve up seriously impressive cocktails. 2.Wine Bottle Topper Serving Set Portable picnic tables with bamboo tabletops that rest on wine bottle necks are as elegant as indoor ones. 3.Himalayan Salt Tequila Glasses- Set of 4 Spice up your next fiesta with these reusable...
An Election of a Lifetime
By Christopher Astrala This year’s election is the most important in our lifetime. The decisions voters make in November will reverberate for a generation to come, through all three branches of American government and across the world. Given the president’s performance during his first term and his opportunities to cement and then expand those changes...
Palm Springs Pride 2020
Palm Springs Pride 2020 By Ron deHarte EXIST. RESIST. PERSIST. Pride Week will look and feel very different in Palm Springs but we have many opportunities to celebrate and be engaged. Our schedule of events will help you navigate what’s going on and connect in celebration. We come together under the theme “Exist. Resist. Persist.”...
The Show Must Go on…
By Jim R. Delfino Theatre is about human connection … that once in a lifetime moment of exchange between actor and audience. Simply, that’s what makes the COVID-19 pandemic so very difficult, particularly for the industry, because it has deprived this exchange that inspires performances. What will the post-pandemic stage look like? No one knows...
Dua Lipa & The Blessed Madonna
Remix Album Club Future Nostalgia Out today Club Future Nostalgia is a stellar collection of brand-new remixes and features from an incredible roll call of superstars, underground heroes and some of the world’s finest dance music talent. Featuring remixes handpicked by The Blessed Madonna, the mix tape also includes classic house and pop samples woven...
