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THIS IS NOT A MIRAGE

A Celebration of Lesbian Culture and Thought

PALM SPRINGS WOMEN'S WEEK
 

SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 6, 2019

ABOUT THE EVENT 

Palm Springs Women’s Week is intended to bring women from around the country to the Coachella Valley to participate in a week of events designed to celebrate Lesbian culture and elevate the status of women. It will cast a bright light on talented local women and explore the issues and attitudes that define women’s experiences everywhere. This event is produced by the Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival and Lucy & Gail. 

Discount Ticket Packages

Discount Passes  $99

   Save 15% -33% Off Regular Prices

50% on Jazz Tickets

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Weekender Pass

 

 

Five stellar events or $175.
 

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SCHEDULE

SHEDULE

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WOMEN'S ART EXHIBIT

OPENING NIGHT PARTY

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SUNDAY, September 29th

Women’s Week opens with a gallery exhibit (free) featuring  innovative women artists of the desert and  an opening night reception to kick-off the festivities.

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JUNE MAZER RECEPTION

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MONDAY, September 30th

Angela Brinskele, Executive Director of the Mazer Archives will discuss the exhibit and its herstory.

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STORMY MONDAY
BLUES PARTY

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MONDAY, September 30th

The musical story of the struggles of Black women as told by the great female blues singers like Gladys Bentley an openly gay lesbian.

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LOVE & HAPPINESS 
 

TUESDAY, October 1st

Angie Harvey - one of the country's most popular motivational speakers in the Lesbian community - brings this message home. Breakfast included.

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FOOD & WINE TASTING FEMALE CHEFS

TUESDAY, October 1st

A must for foodies. A food and wine pairing featuring local culinary queens with wine from women-owned vineyards.
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Reiki Treatment

BODY & SOUL EXPERIENCE

WEDNESDAY, October 2nd

A day devoted to relaxation and improvement. Meditation and yoga with serious discussions about issues that most affect women's health.

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ROSE MALLETT Tribute to SARAH VAUGHAN

WEDNESDAY, October 2nd

A celebration of the greatest voice in jazz music with the splendid jazz diva 
Rose Mallett.

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POWER
GATHERING

THURSDAY, October 3rd 

A gathering to discuss current events and what direction Lesbians and their female allies will take to become a strong collective voice in today's environment.

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ROWAN JAZZ PARTY

THURSDAY, October 3rd 

Each year the Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival kick-offs with a Pre-Jazz Party. This year includes a Singles Meet and Greet. Don’t miss this grand celebration, poolside at the fabulous 4-star Rowan Hotel.

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PALM SPRINGS WOMEN'S JAZZ FESTIVAL

FRIDAY, October 4th

The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival returns for the 6th year with two evenings devoted to a stellar line-up of music and performances by the leading female jazz musicians featuring Maysa & Jazz in Pink.
ALMOST SOLD OUT!

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L-FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT - MISSION HILLS

SATURDAY, October 5th

The popular L-Fund annual charity golf tournament at the world-class Mission Hills course invites female golfers to join in for a round of golf and lunch.

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TRIBUTE to LESBIAN POETS

SATURDAY, October 5th

Dorothy Randal Gray presents a Tribute to Lesbian Poets whose work  has been a major influence on the lives of women.

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PALM SPRINGS WOMEN'S JAZZ FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, October 5th

The Palm Springs Women’s Jazz Festival returns for the 6th year with two evenings devoted to a stellar line-up of music and performances by the leading female jazz musicians featuring Judith Hill &
JazzAntiqua
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A SALUTE to
GIRL GROUPS

SUNDAY, October 6th

So for those of you who want to reminisce about the good old days back when girl groups were sexy, glamorous and soulful, you will not want to miss this stroll down memory lane when big hair & tight skirts ruled. 

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PARTIES

Friday & Saturday Night

Parties and other events of interest sponsored by Palm Springs Lesbian organizations and event producers.

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OUR SPONSORS

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Sponsors

 Sponsored by the Palm Springs Women's Community 

Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival

L-Fund

The Center

OLOC

TWC

Lesbo Expo

The Women's Circle

Palm Springs Dance Festival

Crave

HerSheBar

LIPS

The Goddess Temple of Palm Springs

Lucy and Gail

Shann Carr

Barbara Carpenter

Renae Carpenter

Joy Silver & Atman Wiseman

Joyce Oldham

Yvette Graves

Margie Norris

Nadine Navarro

Palm Springs Women's Week Staff

Lucy and Gail - Executive Producers

Joyce Oldham - Producer

Janice Grier - Volunteer Coordinator

Marlene Cohen - Curator, Art Exhibit

Betty Berrysmith/Phyllis Porter - Producers,
Food and Wine Tasting

Debra Morris Producer, Body and Soul Experience

Gail Christian - POWER Gathering

HerSheBar - Entertainment Producers

Sunny Wood - Website Design

Corlyce Oliveri / Sunny Wood - Social Media

Mardi Chalk - Venue Coordinator

Marnie Hesson

Patty Henderson

Ruth Debra

Lauren Nile

Pennie Feehan 

Jan Alden

Ronni Sanlo

Kelly Watson

Sunny Wood

Kate Ullman

Wanda Moultrie

Virginia Nelson

Donna Fletman

Sherry Fulton

Val Johnson

Janice Grier

Gladys Brown

Dorothea Barlow

Claire Kruppe

Robin Brooks

Sharon Seigel

Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival Staff
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Lucy and Gail - Executive Producers

Sweet Baby J'ai - Artistic Director

Felecia Howell - Production Manager 

Joyce Oldham- Producer

Yvette Graves - Artist Coordinator

Janice Grier - Volunteer Coordinator

Val Johyson - Assoc. Producer

Kuties in the Kitchen - Catering

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