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noizemagazine - noiZe Magazine Issue 59 February 2009 - Index

Photos courtesy of Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism.
cost of living to stretch the money
earned from cashing out their life
insurance policies.
In 1988, Jeffrey Sanker threw his
first party here, Wet and Wild. It
was an instant hit and started to
attract party boys from around the
globe. The name change to White
Party better reflected a major
Circuit party. Today, White Party
reigns as the largest gay dance
event on the West Coast. Over
20,000 revelers crowd into town
for the long weekend succession of
parties. The success of White Party
Palm Springs has cemented the
town’s status as a gay mecca.
But there’s plenty of other activities
than partying or working on a tan
poolside. Aside from some of the
best golf courses in the world, visitors
can enjoy biking, hiking, tennis,
and the increasingly popular
backyard gay croquet. For architecture
buffs, Palm Springs is a Mecca
of the Mid-Century Modern house
style. The revival of interest in this
architectural style has helped fuel
Palm Springs’ recent popularity
among both gay and straight tourists.
And then there’s the weather.
Winter months, the highs tend
to stay in the 70s; spring and fall
in the 80s and 90s. Summers do
heat up into the hundreds, but with
extremely low humidity, it is not as
oppressive as it sounds. Year-round
the temperature always drops at
least 20 degrees at night to create
a seductive and sensual mood.
Average rainfall barely reaches five
inches annually.
With its sexually charged atmosphere,
great weather, sophisticated
restaurants and all the fun things
to do, Palm Springs should be on
every gay man’s “must visit” list.
Where to eat
Jake’s ready-to-Eat
664 N. Palm Canyon Drive
760-327-4400
www.jakesreadytoeat.com
This gay-owned eatery offers up a short
but very sweet menu of fine cuisine
at very good prices. The spot offers a
relaxing patio as well as indoor dining.
There is a small bar with a great happy
hour hosted by Dieter, one of the local
characters.
Azul / Georgie's Alibi
369 N. Palm Canyon Drive
760-325-5533
www.azultapaslounge.com
Owned by the same folks that own
Georgie’s Alibi in Fort Lauderdale, Azul
offers delicious tapas and a lively bar.
Many nights there is entertainment in
the lounge, plus a large outdoor patio
that holds a crowd all night. Try to get
one of the “swing chairs”—if you can.
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