PALM SPRINGS, CA - There are absolutely no words to
encapsulate what happened at the 2016 Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend. To say
that the event gave enough reasons to experience a severe case of FOMO is to
put it mildly. Pulling all the stops, the event was not just epic, but was also
pure magic.
The famed weekend was filled with unique moments, exceptional firsts,
unforgettable milestones, and unexpected surprises that made up for one of the
most surreal and mind-blowing Dinah ever.
The legendary Palm Springs’ signature event defied all expectations on
so many different levels. From Kate Moennig and Camila Grey (aka The X-Names)
giving an exclusive surprise performance Friday night, to Golden Globe winner
and international pop icon Lady Gaga making her unexpected return to The Dinah enjoying a little fun in the
sun at the Saturday Cabana Pool Party with buddy Samantha Ronson, one thing for
certain is that you never know what extraordinary thing might happen at The
Dinah.
There are plenty of good reasons to want to experience The Dinah, be it
the massive pool parties, the star-studded red carpet soirees, the top-notch
live concerts by established performers and fast-rising newcomers, the
celebrity sighting, or the hottest DJs and dancers around the world. But while
The Dinah might represent different things for everyone, the one common thread
is its unique ability to bind us all together as one big family and organically
impart a sense of solidarity and normalcy.
“The message is always the same: Here’s a space for you to celebrate
your life, live out loud, and simply love,” says Mariah Hanson, founder and
producer of Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend.
The empowering effect of the event was already palpable in its stellar
entertainment roster led by a strong and diverse presence of kick-ass female
artists such as celebrity DJs Samantha Ronson, L Word iconic
star, Kate Moennig & UH HUH HER’s lead singer Camila Grey (who together form The X-Names), newcomer JoLivi, and one of Rap’s most vocal and lyrical MC’s, Angel Haze. And if “girl power” was the flavor of the weekend, the color du
jour at The Dinah was certainly orange with Orange is the New
Black stars DJ Taryn Manning (Tiffant “Pennsatucky” Doggett)
spinning at the Sunday Pool Party and comedian Lea DeLaria (Big Boo) headlining the comedy show Saturday night.
It was a weekend of high-energy performances whether singing in
front of a mic or spinning records behind the turntables.
Perpetuating the rise of women and now transgender DJs behind the decks,
the Dinah put an extra focus on trail-blazing DJs with a diverse group of
incredibly talented tastemakers who more than hold their own in this boy’s
club: Dj Amara, DJ Asha, DJ Lezlee, DJ Angie Vee, DJ Automaton, Citizen Jane,
DJ GoodBoy, DJ M.O., DJ Val G, and Leah V.
Also in attendance were some of our LGBT community’s most influential
Youtubers including: ElloSteph, Arielle Scarcella, Ari Fitz, Ambers Closet,
Bria And Chrissy, It’s Ally Hill, Shannon and Cammie, and Life of Bly.
Another smash hit at this year’s Dinah Shore Weekend was the Hot as L
Pool Party hosted in association with Showtime - a Dinah exclusive.
Saluting a memorable era in lesbian culture, the event reunited some of
the iconic series’ beloved actors including Clementine Ford, Elizabeth Keener,
Tracy Ryerson, Amanda Leigh Dunn and Hunter Valentine who performed their
farewell show to thank the fans for one hell of an
amazing ride.
And while the Dinah was the all-female punk rock band’s scheduled last
stop, it also marked pop music’ s new “it” girl’s first ever concert.World famous cover
girl and super model Madison Paige gave
an emotional but absolutely formidable first live concert on Sunday officially
debuting her music career at Dinah.
Yes, The Dinah 2016 was the most star studded Dinah Shore Weekend
in history. But above it all, it was the most profoundly transformative and
empowering Dinah EVER.
“I keep on hearing how this was the best Dinah yet, which of course puts
a huge smile on my face. I'm proud of my staff. They all execute the
administrative part of the weekend with such grace even when under pressure. Of
course, I’m also grateful and thankful to our incredibly wonderful and
appreciative customers who remind us of exactly why we do what we do. The
magic of The Dinah is undeniable and irreplaceable, “ says Mariah Hanson.
“I'm so moved and touched, I am already planning for next year --
bigger and better!”
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Tickets to The Dinah 2017 go on sale July 1, 2016 at www.TheDinah.com
