Keynote Event for the Third Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival
Media Contacts:
Julie Warren / Palm Springs Public Library / Julie.warren@palmspringsca.gov / (760) 416-6731
Rebecca Olarte / Palm Springs Public Library Foundation / rolarte@pslibraryfoundation.org /
David Perry / DP&A, Inc. / news@davidperry.com / (415) 676-7007
Keynote Event for the Third Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival
(Palm Springs, CA) – September 10, 2024 – The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation (Foundation) is excited to announce the addition of its keynote event “Beth and the Boys” an evening of stories, emotions, ideas and hilarity with Beth Lapides (creator of the legendary “UnCabaret” alt comedy show), Guy Branum (“Hacks,” “Bros,” “The Mindy Project,” “Chelsea Lately” and author of My Life As A Goddess) and Alec Mapa (“RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Ugly Betty,” “Half and Half”) to conclude its Third Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
This special ticketed fundraiser will be the closing event on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. benefitting the Foundation, following the FREE all-day book festival. Tickets for the special event “Beth and the Boys” are $30 in advance for general admission seating. Tickets to the event may be purchased online at: https://tinyurl.com/5n78xz42. All events will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs.
The FREE full day festival will be from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., presenting six panels of 25+ LGBTQ+ and affirming authors and allies in conversation about their books and dynamic topics. Our panel moderators will lead the authors through discussions of their work, hearing from their point-of-view, taking on hard topics, differing opinions with keen insight, to the delight of their devotees and new fans! In addition to the author panel discussions there will be book signings, a local authors table, typewriter poetry on demand, updates about the Palm Springs Library Renovation, and much more! Attendees can register to attend the FREE all-day Book Festival event on Eventbrite. All those who register will receive a special gift at check-in on the day of the event. To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/mv8d4tyu
An event like this would not be possible without community support which includes the Palm Springs Public Library and the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Cultural Center, The Best Bookstore in Palm Springs (the official book seller at the events), Hilton Hotel of Palm Springs, Life-House Hotels, Palm Mountain Resort, Renaissance Hotel, Saguaro Hotel, Gays Reading Podcast, KGAY 106.5 |103.1 MeTVfm | GayDesert Guide | Oasis Marketing Group, CV Independent, The Standard, The Center LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert, The Friends of the Palm Springs Library, The L-Fund, Palm Springs Writers Guild, Rattling Good Yarns Press, Stacked Deck Press, Koffi Palm Springs, Palm Springs Play Café & Lounge and UC Riverside Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA program.
To learn more about the Third Annual Pride on the Page Book Festival, the appearing authors, schedule of events and more, go to prideonthepage.org.
About Beth Lapides:
Beth Lapides is the critically acclaimed creator of UnCabaret, the show that launched the alt comedy revolution. She’s the author of the genre bending original audiobook “So You Need To Decide”. And a master creativity coach, muse and consultant at The Infinite Creator. Oh, and you may recognize her from “Sex & The City”. https://www.bethlapides.com/bio and https://www.uncabaret.com/
About Guy Branum:
Guy Branum is an actor, comedian and writer who has been seen in films including Bros and No Strings Attached and television shows including Chelsea Lately, Conan, Platonic, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration. Guy created and hosted truTV’s Talk Show The Game Show and is also a seasoned television writer having written for a number of shows including Hacks, The Other Two, The Mindy Project, Punk’d, Awkward, Fashion Police, Q-Force, Connecting, and Billy on the Street. Guy is also the author of the memoir My Life As A Goddess and has also written culture and political commentary for Slate.com, Pitchfork, The New York Times and Vulture. https://guybranum.com/
About Alec Mapa:
Alec Mapa is an actor and comedian who has entertained audiences worldwide in every imaginable medium with uproarious live performances and groundbreaking television roles. Audiences first discovered Alec on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning production of M. Butterfly. He has guest starred in over 40 television series and has gained recognition for his regular and recurring roles on the long running television series’ Half & Half, Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives and frequent appearances on various iterations of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Alec’s film credits include Connie and Carla, Playing By Heart and Marley & Me. He is also an accomplished stand-up comedian with three comedy specials on LOGO and a Showtime comedy special Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy based on his award-winning solo show, Alec Mapa: Baby Daddy which hilariously, irreverently chronicled Alec’s journey to fatherhood via foster adoption. A tireless fundraiser, Alec has toured the country on behalf of The Human Rights Campaign and The Matthew Shepard Foundation earning him the unofficial title of “America’s Gaysian Sweetheart.” http://www.alecmapa.com/
About the Palm Springs Library Foundation:
The Palm Springs Public Library Foundation aims to support the Palm Springs Public Library and to increase and broaden its use as a cultural and educational institution through financial support securing its place as an essential community resource. Ensuring local access to high-quality library services for generations requires more than just public funding. Although public funds make libraries possible, it is private gifts that make them flourish. As we embark on a major library renovation initiative, the Foundation will play a pivotal role as a key funding partner. Please look for future announcements on how you may participate. Learn more about the Foundation at pslibraryfoundation.org.
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