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Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Celebrated chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken have announced that Alice B., their acclaimed Southern California seasonal venue nestled inside the Living Out resort community, will not be reopening following its summer break. When Alice B. debuted on East Tahquitz Canyon Way, it set out to elevate the Palm Springs food scene with modern California dining inspired by the culinary travels of Alice B. Toklas and Gertrude Stein.

The Cathedral City Council Chamber was packed with LGBTQ+ community members and allies on September 16, 2026, as the City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to officially change the name of the city’s annual event from Cathedral City LGBT+ Days to Cathedral City Pride. The historic vote solidifies the event’s identity as the first Pride celebration in the State of California each calendar year, cementing Cathedral City’s reputation as a premier, welcoming destination for visitors nationwide.

Bob Mackie, the legendary fashion designer known for his dazzling costumes and iconic designs, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly impacted the world of fashion and entertainment. His work not only defined the aesthetic of numerous celebrities but also shaped the very essence of stage performance attire. Early Life and Career Born on March 24, 1939, in Monterey Park, California, Bob Mackie’s journey into the world of fashion began at an early age.

No matter how strong, smart, or successful we become, there’s always that quirky, queer kid within quivering at the big, bad world towering over our heads. Society wants to convince us that we’re just funny or just artsy or just weird, but here’s the truth: we’re just everything. “As a gay man, you get limited,” assesses Jason Stuart, creator and star of the groundbreaking new short film Redlining. “People think of you as limited.

Greater Palm Springs has long been a place where the LGBTQ+ community comes to relax, reconnect and simply be themselves. The desert is famous for its mid-century architecture, dramatic mountain views, legendary pool culture and vibrant nightlife, but there’s another side to the destination that deserves just as much attention: wellness.

As a writer, I’ve admired David Sedaris from afar ever since hearing a live reading from one of his earliest seminal essays Santaland Diaries (circa 1992) recounting his experience applying for a job as an elf at Macy’s during the Christmas holiday when he was in his early 30s.

You think you can tell a story? Child. Sit down. Frank Marino can tell a damn story. Case in point: “I was 16 at the time,” Marino narrates, sounding part Goodfellas and part Dreamgirls. “My idol was Diana Ross. To this day, I stalk the woman around the world. She must think I’m a stalker. But I went out on Halloween as Diana Ross, and then I met a manager that night, and everything started evolving. But I realized, here’s two problems.

Labor Day is a time for reflection, rebirth, and righteous pool parties. It might be your last chance this year to whip out those swim trunks and simmer in queer camaraderie and communal cocoa butter. Or you could skip the norovirus buffet and head to the cinema instead! Air conditioning awaits! Silky popcorn aromas beckon you to ditch your diet! And they also have films! Sure, this month’s movie menu is a mixed bag of meh, but remember all that stuff we said about A/C and popcorn?

We all come out of one closet or another. Your closet might involve orientation, gender expression, or an affinity for argyle. Regardless of how you change, you *do* change. And yet, you’re still the same person at your core. Neil Cohen explores that same dynamic in fashion. “What I love about a lot of brands,” he explains, “they have such strong DNA. And I have great respect for brands like Ralph Lauren. Their look is so identifiable.

Hello dear readers, it’s me, Sister Roma, The Most Photographed Nun In The World!™ It’s been a while since my last column, but I am back, and just in time for GED’s Entertainment Issue. This time around rather than writing from the perspective of fan of entertainment I am coming to you from the other side of the camera, if you will. That’s right friends, I am officially a movie star! I know, I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to reach this pinnacle in my career either, but it’s true.