Join in and celebrate a Palm Springs icon of humanitarianism, civic leadership and entertainment!
Roasters are Jimmy James, Ann Walker, Jerry Halliday, Shann Carr, Diva Denise Carter, George Kessinger, Tom Farrell, Juli Ragsdae, Levvy Carriker, Tommie Rose, and More.
There is a $15 cover. A portion of the proceeds goes to The Center.
Born and raised in suburban Detroit, MI, Dick Haskamp received his BA in Communication and Theatre Arts from Eastern Michigan University in 1976. Upon graduat...
Join in and celebrate a Palm Springs icon of humanitarianism, civic leadership and entertainment!
Roasters are Jimmy James, Ann Walker, Jerry Halliday, Shann Carr, Diva Denise Carter, George Kessinger, Tom Farrell, Juli Ragsdae, Levvy Carriker, Tommie Rose, and More.
There is a $15 cover. A portion of the proceeds goes to The Center.
Born and raised in suburban Detroit, MI, Dick Haskamp received his BA in Communication and Theatre Arts from Eastern Michigan University in 1976. Upon graduation, and having served in the US Army, Dick moved to Santa Monica, CA where he lived for fifteen years until moving to the desert in 1990. In 1991, Dick and good friend Hank Morgan bought a little 'hole in the wall' bar/restaurant known as "A StreetBar Named Desire", now known simply as "StreetBar".
Now in it's 22nd year, StreetBar was the first Gay business on Arenas Road and it is the oldest and longest running bar serving the LGBT community in the desert. In the course of his 23 years in the desert, Dick has served on the Boards of Directors for the original Desert Gay Rodeo Association, The Desert Business Association, The Desert Gay Tourism Guild and the AIDS Assistance Program. Dick and his staff at StreetBar have been very active in fundraising for various charities including AAP, DAP, The Center, Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Smile Train, and many others. Dick is currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Center.
Soon, Dick will be dedicated a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars for his contributions to the community. The date will be announced at the Roast.
