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Monday, March 10, 2014

LAUREL HOLLOMAN JOINS CLUB SKIRTS DINAH SHORE WEEKEND’S CELEBRATION OF THE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE L WORD






ICONIC CAST MEMBERS KATE MOENNIG (SHANE), LEISHA HAILEY (ALICE) AND LAUREL HOLLOMAN (TINA) EXCLUSIVELY REUNITE AT THE DINAH’S "L WORD POOL PARTY” PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHOWTIME



Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend has just announced the addition of Laurel Holloman to its celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the L Word’s TV premiere.

Holloman, better known as Tina Kennard, will be joining her former co-stars Kate Moennig (Shane McCutcheon) and Leisha Hailey (Alice Pieszecki) for an exclusive cast member reunion at the Dinah’s “L Word Pool Party” presented in association with Showtime.

The L Word actress and accomplished painter will be showing and selling her prints of a series entitled “Written on the Body”, poolside at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel, all day, Saturday, April 5 during the L Word Pool Party and Sunday April 6 during the “Wet & Wild Pool Party”.

Holloman’s appearance at the Dinah will mark her second exclusive private showing for Club Skirts, something she wanted to give to her fans and art lovers for their continuous support. Dinah attendees will be able to purchase posters of her pieces and meet with The L Word star that will be on hand to personally sign each copy.




 

We all remember the famous episode in Season One that saw Shane, Alice, Jenny, and Dana embark on an eventful road trip to The Dinah. Not only did we found out about Bette and Tina’s first kiss, were privy to a few comical moments between the gang, got introduced to weird Tonya, but most importantly we also were given for the first time ever on national TV an exclusive preview of what the legendary Dinah Shore weekend was all about.

Now a decade later, Club Skirts and SHOWTIME are proudly commemorating the nostalgia of a memorable era in lesbian culture that celebrated out loud our “girls in tight dresses who drag with mustaches” with three of its most beloved characters!

Holloman began her film career with her breakout role as Randy Dean in The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love. She has appeared in many independent and feature films including Boogie Nights and Tumbleweeds. Most recently she had an18 episode stint on TeenNick's Gigantic, which co-starred Meryl Streep's daughter Grace Gummer. But it was her iconic role as Tina Kennard opposite Jennifer Beals (aka Bette Porter) on The L Word that not only earned her a Golden Satellite Award as Best Actress in a Drama series, but also captured our hearts and forever got her the undivided attention of millions of lesbians around the world. 

After acting for 20 years, she successfully made the transition to the art world solidifying her reputation as an established abstract expressionism artist known for using intense colors and mural-sized canvases. 



Since the launch of her studio, LaurelHollomanStudio.net , Holloman's artistic career has naturally evolved from painting for charities, to solo exhibits in Europe. After hosting her first two solo art shows “Coeur Libre” and “Free Falling” in Paris, France, and Venice, Italy, respectively, she recently presented her new exhibition of large scale murals called "All The World Inside” at the sumptuous “Palazzo Italia” in Berlin, Germany.

One of her greatest acknowledgement in the art world came in June 2013 when she was invited to exhibit her painting, "Swell," in the 55th “Biennale”, the prestigious international arts festival held in Venice, Italy. In addition, in 2012  “Let Me Fall” sold for a record 125,000 Euros - a breaking price point record for female painters.




A true Renaissance woman, Holloman is at once a talented actress, exquisite painter and devoted mother to her two daughters Lola and Nala.  And before hopping on her next flight to Europe for another exhibition of her spectacular portfolio, she will be at The Dinah in Palm Springs, CA, autographing posters of her  “Written on the Body” artwork for fans to add to their L Word memorabilia collection!

 



"Holloman's paintings take us elsewhere, and at the end of the day, this is what art is all about" - Lea Mattarella, art critic La Repubblica


“Holloman has created an oeuvre that distances itself from all attempts at facile art categorization.  Her paintings are timeless, neither backward looking nor asserting a renewal of any specific theoretical concept of what painting ought to achieve.”   - Gesine Borcherdt, review from ALLTHE WORLD INSIDE, Berlin, Germany












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Monday, February 17, 2014

CLUB SKIRTS DINAH SHORE WEEKEND RELEASES NEW PROMO VIDEO FOR THE DINAH 2014






As the original Dinah Shore Weekend (April 2- April 6, 2014) is, for the 24th year in a row, about to bring all-time high temperature records , Club Skirts has just released a brand new promo video, "The Lesbian Book Club", giving a hot glimpse into what the biggest lesbian event in the world is all about.

Starring an outstanding ensemble cast of fine actors and comedians including Guinevere Turner ("American Psycho", "The L Word"), Doria Biddle (radio personality, host of Out Q on Sirius XM radio), Gloria Bigelow ("Wanda Sykes Presents Herlarious"), Erin Foley (who was just on "The Arsenio Hall Show"), as well as a cameo appearance by Mariah Hanson (founder & producer of The Dinah), the video takes us from the cozy, intimate walls of a lesbian book club in the freezing East Coast weather to the scorching heat, blue sky, and celebratory settings of the epic Dinah Shore Weekend in the sunny oasis.

Produced, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker JD DiSalvatore, the promo video is a hilarious comedy humorously hinting at a hosts of reasons why The Dinah offers the perfect escape from "Snowmaggedon" currently slamming the East Coast and bringing chaos to the mid-Atlantic.

With some 15,000 plus women from all over the world making the pilgrimage each year for a life-changing experience, The Dinah Shore Weekend is
a one-of-a-kind destination where women of all ages, interests, ability, relationship status, cultural background and profession come together for one big giant celebration of the community.  What The Dinah offers is the opportunity for lesbians to express themselves, to be who they truly and gain a tremendous amount of self worth.

This is no fiction … it's The Dinah!


Check Out the 2014 Dinah Promo Video Below








For more information and/or to purchase tickets go to: www.TheDinah.com




 

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

CLUB SKIRTS DINAH SHORE WEEKEND & O.M.L ANNOUNCE OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR ITS SECOND ANNUAL “DINAH FILM FESTIVAL”




Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend, in association with One More Lesbian (OML), have announced the official selection of lesbian-themed projects that will be screened at this year’s “Dinah Film Festival.”

The Fest, which debuted last year to immense success, is set to return this year again at the Palm Springs Hilton Hotel on Friday, April 4 at 8:00pm offering attendees the chance to preview a slew of unique and original programs.

The 2014 Dinah Film Festival will showcase five web series, and present three exclusive world-premieres featuring a short film, a documentary and an exclusive advanced trailer.

The categories are as follow:


WEB SERIES

Dyke Central is an Oakland-based dramedy that centers around 30-something butch roommates Alex and Gin. Surrounded by a diverse group of friends who guide, challenge and support them, Alex and Gin struggle to adapt to change and create balance in their lives without losing themselves.



#Hashtag: friend Me. Follow Me. Like Me. Fall for Me. #Hashtag follows the love lives of two technology-obsessed friends in Chicago. From Instagram seduction to inappropriate selfies, Twitter over sharing to OKCupid dating, Liv and Skylar are about to learn the real-life consequences of over-indulgence in the virtual world.  The show stars Marnie Alton (Exs & Ohs, Cowgirl Up), stand up comedian Caitlin Berg and actress/writer Laura Zak.



Kiss Her I’m Famous (Season 2) is an intelligent satire created by Filmmaker Rolla Selbak (Three Veils), starring Tracy Ryerson (The Real L-Word) and Ilea Matthews, and featuring Noureen DeWulf (Anger Management). The show follows two hilarious and clueless characters Jen and Mandy who aim to create a celebrity sex tape to launch them into fame.  In Season 2, this sex tape is…leaked!


Little Horribles is a new web series that follows a single lesbian (Amy Rubin) as she navigates her thirties in Los Angeles. The show, created by Amy Rubin recently made Variety’s list of “Top Ten Best Web Series of 2013” impressively ranking at # 4.


Nikki & Nora follows New Orleans locals Nikki Beaumont (Liz Vassey) and Nora Delany (Christina Cox) as they juggle the inner-workings of their personal lives with their roles as private investigators in America's oldest party town.




SHORT FILM

Secrets and Toys is a delightful short film where a surprise visit, a bumbling bestie, and many years of tight-lipped deception cause EVERYONE'S ish to hit the fan. The chaos caused in this comedy of errors is full of sexy moments and tons of laughter. Secrets and Toys will warm your heart as you root for the lovers to make it through the storm.

Starring Dalila Ali Rajah (Cherry Bomb, Grey's Anatomy, New Girl), Shelli Boone (Saints and Sinners, Entourage), Diane Sellers (Rules of Engagement, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Darryl Stephens (Noah's Arc, Hot Guys with Guns), Doug Spearman (Noah's Arc, Old Dogs & New Tricks), Jill Bennett (Second Shot, Dante's Cove), among others.




DOCUMENTARY

God-Des and She Documentary follows the music duo God-Des and She as they return to their mid-west roots to attend a family function and to perform at a pride concert.  The duo talk about how they came to collaborate, their family and what their 2006 performance on The L Word has meant to their career.  A hip-hop/pop/soul duo bred in the Midwest, God Des & She now play to packed venues all over the world from New York to Sweden.




TRAILER (Exclusive premiere)

Girl Gets Girl is a feature film from the creators of the popular Chica Busca Chica (Girl Seeks Girl) series. A romantic comedy that tells the story of Nines, the restless lady-killer, coming back home from the States. Nines has tried to reinvent herself in Miami but it hasn´t worked as she expected. Nine years after leaving Spain she decides to go back home and win Carmen´s heart. The only problem? Carmen is straight and lives with Mónica the woman Nines left their wedding day. The film is directed by Sonia Sebastian.  Stars include Celia Freijeiro, María Botto and Adriana Torrebejano.





The Dinah Shore Film Festival was launched last year as a way to promote the work of talented independent filmmakers and to show a glimpse of lesbian culture. Supporting filmmakers and film is important for Club Skirts’ founder and producer Mariah Hanson.

“I was thrilled with the success of last year's film festival. We've expanded the format to include a wider variety of all types of films and are donating 100% of the proceeds to our filmmakers,” says Hanson. “I know this will eventually become one of the more popular events at The Dinah. We plan to continue to offer more wide ranged programming so that women from all backgrounds and interests can experience the lesbian pride and visibility of The Dinah.”


The Dinah Film Festival is a two-hour event. A special Q&A with the filmmakers will follow the screening.  100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated to all participating independent filmmakers.

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For more information go to: www.TheDinah.com
Tickets $15 in advance. $20 at the door.



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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

JOIN OUR FIRST SOCIAL MEDIA COMPETION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN FREE PASSES TO SEE TEGAN & SARA AT THE DINAH!

On Tuesday January 14th, we at Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend will be starting our first social media competition.

Here is a photo for you to post on Instagram and Facebook and below is the copy for you to include in the comments section of your post.











* WIN FREE PASSES TO SEE @TEGANANDSARA - *TO ENTER*
1) FOLLOW - @CLUBSKIRTS_THEDINAH
2) REPOST - this image
3) TAG - @CLUBSKIRTS_THEDINAH on the image not in the comments section
4) COMMENT - write in the comment section "follow @CLUBSKIRTS_THEDINAH to win free passes to see @TEGANANDSARA"


Winner will be decided and posted to our Instagram page on Tuesday Jan. 28th.
Winner has 48 hours to respond to post before another winner is chosen.


* If you write out the entry details in the notes section of your phone then copy and paste into the comment section on Instagram you can use line breaks. This allows you to really detail your comment*

This is going to be one of our biggest and best years yet!

We are so happy to have all of you and we greatly appreciate all of your help in spreading word about this years incredible lineup.

THIS INCLUDES YOU!



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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Exclusive Dinah Q&A: Up close and personal with comedian Erin Foley





 
 Up close and personal with comedian Erin Foley

 


What are you most looking forward to at the Dinah this year?

I’m excited to see my friends from the east coast. There’s a posse coming in for
the craziness. I’m also looking forward to performing with Fortune and Gina who I absolutely adore on and off the stage. And, of course, seeing boobs. 


What do you have planned for your show?

Magic and puppets and fireworks.


How will it feel to perform to thousands of hot women? Do you think it’ll be different audience than a regular show?

Performing for thousands of hot women, yes, I would say that’s different than ALL of my shows. Can’t wait. I’ve performed at Dinah a couple of times and the audiences were great.  The women are there to laugh and have a good time which is all you can ask for.


What does the Dinah represent to you? How do you think it has served the LGBT community for the past 24 years?

I think The Dinah provides an amazing, safe space for lesbos to hang out with other lesbos. I’ve been lucky to live in NYC and LA for the last 15 years and those cities have a built in gay community. I think The Dinah does an amazing job of creating that community (even for just 3-4 days) for women who don’t have that back home. It’s really wonderful. 


What would people be most surprised to find in your suitcase for The Dinah?


Heels? Packages of almonds? A good luck gnome?


What is the one fashion trend you wish would just die?

Tevas. On land. I don’t even want to see them near the water.


What is the one fashion item you cannot live without?

I’m obsessed with large, chunky watches. And I love high tops. That’s two fashion items. Lesbian fashion items.


What was the most embarrassing yet comical moment of your life?

I was hit with an onion ring mid show. I was performing in a lunch room at a college in Peoria, IL when I first started doing comedy on the road. It’s funny now, not so much in the moment. But I survived and managed to still have a healthy relationship with onion rings.








Who's your female celebrity crush?

Heidi Klum. Halle Berry. Jennifer Lopez if she doesn’t speak. 


What’s your “guilty pleasure” song?

I hate to admit it, but As Long As You Love Me by Justin Bieber. He’s a turd but that song is insanely catchy. And my friend Renee and I have memorized the rap part. That happened. 


Are you into the TV show “Orange is The New Black”; and if yes who’s your favorite character and why?

Yes, I love that show. I think you’d have to be in a coma not to enjoy it. Too far?
My favorite character is Alex because I have an insane crush on Laura Prepon.




Worst gig (and why)? Best gig?

Worst gig: see the answer to no. 9. Onion ring, enough said. Best gig? I think my two appearances on Conan were amazing. They might be tied with the night I taped my Comedy Central half hour special in New York City. I will never forget that night. 


What can you tell us about your upcoming project(s) for 2014?

My upcoming projects...lots of fun road gigs coming up next year. My full schedule is www.erinkfoley.com.
And my sports podcast “Sports Without Balls” will be moving to All Things Comedy, an amazing comedy webiste, which is going to rock.





As The Dinah is celebrating its 24th Anniversary, what would your birthday card read?


Happy Boobday Dinah! Thanks for 24 years of golf in April!







The Dinah Comedy Night featuring Erin Foley, Fortune Feimster and Gina Yashere is Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 8:00pm at The Palm Springs Convention Center.  
To purchase tickets or for more information go to www.TheDinah.com
$40 advance
$50 Door
$20 with a Platinum Pass





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Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend is April 2-6, 2014 

in Palm Springs, CA.



For more information and/or to purchase tickets go to: www.TheDinah.com
 



 





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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Hunter Valentine To Take Center Stage at Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend’s World-Renown Pool Party


Rock Band & Stars of The Real L Word Season 3
Hunter Valentine
 To Take Center Stage at Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend’s World-Renown Pool Party



Power, pop/punk band and stars of “The Real L Word” Season 3, HUNTER VALENTINE, is confirmed to perform at the upcoming 2014 Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend – the largest lesbian event in the world (www.TheDinah.com).
The in-your-face all female rock band is set to take the stage at the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA, on Saturday, April 5 at 4:00pm during the legendary pool party.
Coming straight out of starring in Season 3 of Showtime's hit reality series The Real L Word, into the release of their third studio album, titled Collide & Conquer, and the nationwide “She’s So Unusual” tour with pop icon Cyndi Lauper, no one can deny the momentum behind rockers HUNTER VALENTINE.                                                                     

Formed when singer/guitarist Kiyomi McCloskey met drummer Laura Petracca in a crowded bar in their hometown of Toronto, the two quickly forged an unbreakable bond that has seen the band rise to success dazzling audiences across the globe and singlehandedly invading our iPods.  

Now with three studio albums under their belt, the band has grown into a veritable powerhouse, performing worldwide on over 200+ sold-out tour stops a year.



 The ladies of Hunter Valentine are everywhere, making headlines nationwide from the cover of Curve Magazine to Huffington Post to Revolver Magazine's Hottest Chicks in Metal issue as well as a live TV appearance on Fox 5 in Las Vegas, A-Sides on The Huffington Post and Time Warner's "SoCal Sound" (entertainment magazine show on Time Warner Cable Channel 101 in Los Angeles), to name a few.
Continuing its intimidating rock fame doing what they know best - promoting their music through heavy touring schedule across the US, Canada, Asia and Europe - the band has solidified their line-up, put down roots in Brooklyn, and grown their fan base steadily around the world. They are currently in the studio working on the recording of new material.
It's clear the band has arrived and is exploding into the mainstream already making a whole lot of noise!  A band that is undeniably best experienced live, Hunter Valentine is guaranteed to make more than a splash at The Dinah and take the Californian desert by storm!


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Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend is April 2-6, 2014 
in Palm Springs, CA.
For more information and/or to purchase tickets go to: www.TheDinah.com
  



 




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