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We’ve had a week of great loss to our local LGBTQ+ community with the passing of two legends whose Venn diagram would show great overlap in fundraising, while going about it in very different ways.
First, we learned of the passing of John McDonald, whose name I first came to know when I lived in Hollywood some 20 years ago. He and his husband, Rob Wright, had already made an impact at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Their names appeared on a building there, and John was well known for his work in sexual-orientation law at the Williams Institute for Sexual Orientation Law & Public Policy.
READ BRAD’S BLOG HERE
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Brad Fuhr, your KGay Desert Guide
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This Weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings:
Our Top 3 Events
We’re keeping you updated on the weekend’s Top Events! Read our Gay Desert Guide Weekend Blog for the full run-down. Here’s the top three events:
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1. La Quinta Art Celebration
The La Quinta Art Celebration returns Thursday–Sunday, February 26–March 1 at the La Quinta Civic Center, transforming the park into a four‑day showcase of world‑class creativity. Jury‑selected artists from across the nation and around the globe present original works in a stunning outdoor setting known for its enthusiastic patrons, exceptional hospitality, and polished, VIP‑level experience. With top‑tier art, strong community support, and a beautifully curated environment, it remains one of the desert’s most anticipated fine‑arts events.
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2. Black History Parade & Town Fair
The Palm Springs Black History Committee presents the Annual Black History Parade and Town Fair on Saturday, February 28 at 11 am in downtown Palm Springs, bringing the community together for a celebration of culture, heritage, and unity. The parade steps off along Palm Canyon Drive, followed by the Town Fair at Downtown Park, where visitors can enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food, music, and activities for all ages. It’s a lively, welcoming day that honors the rich legacy of Black history in Palm Springs and invites everyone to take part in the celebration.
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3. Marilyn, Mom & Me
Marilyn, Mom & Me comes to the Annenberg Theater on Saturday, February 28 at 7 pm, with a second performance on Sunday, March 1 at 2 pm, featuring Morgan Fairchild as Eileen Heckart and playwright Luke Yankee appearing as himself. This intimate staged reading traces the unlikely and deeply personal friendship between Marilyn Monroe and Broadway character actress Eileen Heckart during the filming of Bus Stop, and how that bond shaped Heckart’s life and her relationship with her son. Dive into our candid interview with Morgan Fairchild and Luke Yankee talking to John Taylor on the KGAY Morning Show!
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This week’s HOT DEAL gets you 1/3 off at Alice B. with a $75 gift card for only $50! Use it at one of Palm Springs’ most celebrated dining spots! For the next two weeks at the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open, fans can look for Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken’s Pacha Mamas stand serving bold global flavors from seared skewers to fresh ceviches. And for those seeking a spirited hangout in Palm Springs, Gertie’s Salon & Bar at Alice B. is quickly becoming the new landing spot for the lesbian community and friends, offering crisp wines, flirty spritzes, and sparkling, salon‑style energy.
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Note: You are limited to one Hot Deal order per household or address every 28 days.
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Get our Visitor Map & Guide – FREE!
Check out the Brand New Spring edition of the K-Gay Desert Guide Visitor Map & Guide! To help you find everything you need as a visitor or local, we feature the top places for Food & Drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Attractions, Gay Resorts with passes, Dispensaries, and other services. Look for the latest edition at businesses and newsstands around town, or browse it online right here!
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ABC Recovery Center’s Building Hope: Furnishing the Future campaign invites the community to help transform its newly expanded campus into a true sanctuary for healing. After adding seven new buildings, the Center now needs support to furnish 60 bedrooms, 120 recovery beds, and vital clinical and wellness spaces. Every contribution—from sponsoring a bed to outfitting a full room—directly impacts someone’s first steps toward recovery. With a 2026 goal of $500,000, donors can give through the Giving Catalog or create personal and team fundraising pages to rally others. Help build hope
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TRAFFIC FLIP ALERT: Traffic on S. Palm Canyon Drive shifts to the rebuilt western bridge span on Monday, March 2, with one lane each way as reconstruction begins on the eastern span. The new western side will serve both drivers and pedestrians, all business access stays open, and full turning movements remain at S. Palm Canyon Drive and E. Sunny Dunes Road. Belardo Road is the suggested alternate route, and motorists allow extra time during the transition. More info
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KGAY is now at 103.1 on your FM dial.
Make the move on your presets to 103.1 FM!
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The KGAY 103.1 Retro Lunch airs Monday through Friday from Noon–1 pm, with DJ Galaxy (Vincent Corrales) and DJ Eric Ornelas playing an hour of their high-energy throwback mixes. On Sundays, we put all five hours together for the Retro Sunday Brunch from 11 am–4 pm. Perfect party music! The KGAY Sunday Tea Dance with Modgirl airs every Sunday from 4–6 pm (right after the Retro Brunch). All our DJs took honors in the Best of Coachella Valley this year!
This Weekend: DJ Galaxy spins at Vista Grande Resort on Saturday from 12–3 pm! Meanwhile, Modgirl heads to Indian Wells on Friday, February 27 for the Glow Pickleball Tournament at The Vintage Club, and on Saturday, February 28 at 8 pm it’s SPECTACULAR at The Red Barn in Palm Desert. Finally, on Sunday, March 1 at 10 am, Modgirl plays her A.M. Stream at Café La Jefa.
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KGAY 103.1 is giving listeners the chance to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS to see Paula Poundstone on Friday, March 6 at 8 pm at the Plaza Theatre — a perfect night out with one of comedy’s sharpest, quickest minds. Known for her brilliant observational humor and legendary improvisation, Poundstone keeps audiences laughing with her spontaneous wit, her hit podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and her regular appearances on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Enter to WIN on the KGAY Contest Page
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To listen to KGAY Palm Springs via Alexa, say “Alexa ENABLE K. Gay Palm Springs SKILL” (include “SKILL”) or manually enable it in the Alexa app or at Amazon. Once enabled, access the station by saying “Alexa, OPEN,” “LAUNCH,” or “PLAY K. Gay Palm Springs.” You can also make special requests, such as birthday shoutouts or song dedications! Learn more
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NOW ON YOUR ALEXA-ENABLED DEVICES: Take the sunshine indoors with the brand‑new Sunny 106.5 Alexa skill — just tell Alexa to “enable Sunny Palm Springs Radio skill” and the brightest variety will be one voice command away at home or at work. Sunny 106.5 is the Coachella Valley’s new home for feel‑good hits from the ’90s, 2000s, and beyond, blending familiar favorites with local updates and weekday weather from Patrick Evans. Play Sunny 106.5 Online
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106.5 Sunny FM is giving you the chance to WIN TICKETS to Il Divo By Candlelight at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, March 21 — a breathtaking evening with the world‑renowned quartet whose powerful vocals and global artistry have defined the classical crossover genre for more than two decades. They will be joined by special guests Simply Three for a performance filled with emotion, elegance, and musical brilliance. Enter to WIN on the Sunny 106.5 Contest Page
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