Drag performer Epiphany Kali talks about Palm Springs’ drag scene and how the desert embraces creativity and individuality.
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5 Questions With Cathedral City Artist Kim Manfredi
Kim Manfredi discusses desert creativity, the Perez Art District, Desert Open Studios, and why Cathedral City fuels hands-on artistry.
Abstract Artist Lynda Keeler Finds Creative Spark in the Desert
Abstract painter Lynda Keeler draws inspiration from desert neighborhood impressions: midcentury architecture, manicured gardens, glimpses of backyards and pools, the curves of cul-de-sacs. She walks her dog, Keely, through the elevated neighborhood of Little Tuscany in Palm Springs, which provides aerial views of her subject. “We have this beautiful view of the whole Coachella Valley,” she says. “All the way down to Indian Wells and beyond when it’s a clear day.”
Mariah Hanson’s Dinah Tenure Concludes in Palm Springs
As the last beats pulsed through the speakers at Reforma’s nightclub on Sept. 28, The Dinah’s 34th year ended — and with it, an era under founder Mariah Hanson. The fête, a music festival for LGBTQ+ women, began in 1991, hosted in tandem with the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle women’s golf tournament.
Your Guide to LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses in Palm Springs and Beyond
Michelin-recognized dining, modernist architecture, storied Hollywood hideaways … People don’t visit Palm Springs for drab, that’s for sure. But they do visit for drag. And that upscale sense of spectacle Palm Springs is famous for informs many LGBTQ+-owned spaces in Palm Springs and Cathedral City, catering to those with a taste for something above average. Here are 13 essential stops for a posh, queer-focused experience.
2025 40 Under 40 Honorees Celebrated at Thompson Palm Springs
Every four years, Palm Springs Life accepts community nominations to honor 40 young citizens who exhibit exemplary leadership qualities and offer expert service to their respective career fields. Their efforts improve the Coachella Valley, earning them a spot on our 40 Under 40 list. On Oct. 15, winners and their guests celebrated at Thompson Palm Springs at the 40 Under 40 reception, presented by Agua Caliente Casinos. A
“Stop the Insanity!” Star Susan Powter Visits Oscar’s for Live Q&A
Susan Powter’s reach across the nation in the 1990s earned her the honor of being an icon for healthy, approachable lifestyle changes. Her book Stop the Insanity! sparked a fitness empire encompassing an infomercial, fitness tapes, nutrition programs, and additional books. But the road to get there was constrictive, boring, and dictated by media executives. “They controlled everything,” she says. “I was taking horrifying corporate business meetings with people that made millions of dollars, never told the truth, and edited in every word out of my mouth.”
Is The Dinah Ending in 2025?
The Dinah’s touch on Palm Springs — a town where it’s estimated around half of the population identifies as LGBTQ+ — runs deep. Known around the world as the largest music festival/pool party for lesbians and queer women, The Dinah, founded in 1991 by Mariah Hanson, has welcomed The Pussycat Dolls, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Lizzo, Doechii, and other talented artists to its stage.
9 Cool Places for Ice Cream and Frozen Treats in Greater Palm Springs
Get your fix of something refreshing and sweet, from scratch-made ice cream (even vegan options) to boba tea.
Drag Queen Tour Shows Off the Best of Palm Springs
Since launching in November 2024, Drag & Fly Tours has welcomed more than 2,500 guests aboard its bus to cruise through storied Palm Springs neighborhoods, scoping out homes that once belonged to Old Hollywood stars and taking in public art while enjoying lively commentary from drag queen tour guides.
Kate Hudson on Music, “Song Sung Blue,” and Life in Palm Desert
