The Reoyal Flush

By Laura Latzko, May 2018 Web Exclusive.

In the Arizona Entertainer of the Year system, excellence is measured by a contestant’s ability to entertain a crowd.

As part of the annual pageant, which took place March 3 and 4 at Aqua Nightclub in Phoenix, 18 contestants competed in talent, onstage question, creative evening wear and presentation categories.

Meet the four performers who set themselves apart from the other contestants to earn the 2018 Arizona EOY titles and will represent Arizona EOY at the national pageant this summer:

Arizona EOY F.I. 2018 Eva Angelica Stratton, Arizona EOY Femme 2018 Dita D. Savage, Arizona EOY King 2018 Justin Deeper and Mr. Arizona EOY 2018 Aaron T. Ghalichi.

Echo Magazine caught up with the newly crowned titleholders to get to know a little more abut them and their talents as they kick off their reign.

Meet Arizona EOY F.I. 2018 Eva Angelica Stratton here.

Meet Arizona EOY Femme Dita D. Savage here.

Meet Arizona EOY King Justin Deeper here.

Meet Mr. Arizona EOY Aaron T. Ghalichi here.

 

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The third iteration in WhistlePig’s Single Barrel PiggyBack Legends Series, the Alfa Romeo F1 Team Stake Barrel is bottled at 96.77 proof, a nod to Valtteri Bottas’ racing number, 77, and the precision of racing. Inspired by Zhou Guanyu, the first Chinese F1 driver, this Rye Whiskey is finished with lychee and oolong tea. Herbal and floral notes of the oolong tea complement the herbaceous notes of WhistlePig’s signature PiggyBack 100% Rye, rounded out with a juicy tropical fruit finish and a touch of spice.

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Nurse Practitioner Ari Kravitz

When I started medical transition at 20 years old, it was very difficult to get the care I needed for hormone replacement therapy because there are very few providers trained in starting hormones for trans people, even though it’s very similar to the hormones that we prescribe to women in menopause or cisgender men with low testosterone.

I hope more providers get trained in LGBTQ+ healthcare, so they can support patients along their individual gender journey, and provide the info needed to make informed decisions about their body. I’ve personally seen my trans patients find hope and experience a better quality of life through hormone replacement therapy.

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Descanso Resort swimming pool and lounge area

Descanso Resort, Palm Springs' premier destination for gay men, just received Tripadvisor's highest honor, a Travelers' Choice "Best of the Best" award for 2023. Based on guests' reviews and ratings, fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor's 8 million listings around the world receive the coveted "Best of the Best" designation. Descanso ranked 12th in the top 25 small inns and hotels category in the United States. Quite an accomplishment!

Open less than two years, Descanso Resort offers gay men a relaxing and luxurious boutique hotel experience just minutes away from Palm Springs' buzziest restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping. Descanso has quickly established itself as a top destination for sophisticated gay travelers, earning hundreds of 5-star guest reviews and consistently ranking in Trapadvisor's top positions alongside brother properties Santiago Resort and Twin Palms Resort.

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