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Catch Glitz Exclusively at Harrah's Halloween Wknd.

he brainchild of Tommy Elias, Glitz: The Art of Female Impersonation, hits the stage in the theatre at Harrah's Casino on Canal Street Halloween weekend. There are two shows only, both at 9pm, one on Friday and Saturday, October 26 and 27. Elias has brought the original cast, which debuted at Oz New Orleans, together again with stars traveling from around the country for this exclusive engagement. Starring Bianca Del Rio, Teryl-Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Nikki Rich, Lawanda Jackson and Blanche DeBianca Del Rio bris, the audience as Cher can look for impersonations of Whitney Houston, Carol Channing, Dionne Warwick, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, and Cher. Tickets are going fast, so place your order early. Tickets start at $20, and are available at the box office, or by calling 504.533.6600 or by visiting ticketmaster.com.

try for nearly two decades as producer and talent scout. Known and respected by most of the major labels for his expertise in a variety of musical genres, Alago discovered Metallica and worked with a diverse group of artists that includes Michael Feinstein, Johnny Rotten, White Zombie and Nina Simone. "Working with the incomparable Nina was my finest hour," says Alago, speaking of their work together on the critically acclaimed album A Single Woman, the singer's last recording. Alago left the music business in the summer of 2003 to concentrate on another life-long passion—photography. Working initially with a Polaroid camera, Michael began a series of stark male portraits that is still ongoing. Many of the images on his website are reproduced from the Polaroid's from this early period of work. This collection of friends, models and bodybuilders indeed boast the muscularity, tattoos, and attitude that define this particular male subset, but the images also bear Alago's distinctive stamp of irreverent heat.

Michael Alago's Rough Gods Exhibition opens Oct. 13 at Farrington Smith Gallery

amed catalyst of the New York City music and art scenes for over 20 years, Michael Alago, opens his ROUGH GODS photography exhibition at Farrington Smith Gallery on Saturday, October 13, 6-9pm. Thirty large, well hung, limited edition prints will be on display, culled from his book of the same title. Alago and some of the rough gods subjects will be in attendance. Alago has worked in the music indus-

Alago has exhibited in New York, Paris, Berlin, San Franciso, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Montreal and Toronto and continues to photograph rough gods wherever he may find them. According to Alago, "If you fit the bill as a rough god please get in touch with me through RoughGods.COM and lets make some killer photographs!" Farrington Smith Gallery is located at 2514 St. Claude Ave. in New Orleans. For more info call 504.942.8600 or visit www.farringtonsmith.com.

Naked Boys Singing Closing Performances Oct. 12-14

aked Boys Singing announces it's closing week end - Friday, October 12, Saturday, October 13 at 8pm and Sunday, October 14 at 6pm. These will be the last three performances of this hit show. Though the show has been breaking all box-office records at the Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny Street, the next show is

patiently waiting in the wings. Valhalla - the comic epic by Paul Rudnick is opening the weekend of November 2. A sure to be crowd pleaser, you are sure to enjoy Valhalla. So don't miss out on either of these shows. If you have not yet experienced Naked Boys, you owe it to yourself to do so now. Reservations are available for both shows by calling the box office 218.8559 or 948.9608. Ticket prices are: Naked Boys Singing $25 - $35, Valhalla $20.

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Satyricon’s 6th Toga Party Oct. 13

he Mystic Krewe of Satyricon will hold its 6th annual Toga Party on Saturday, October 13 from 8-11pm, at the River Gallery, 748 Camp Street, where there is ample parking. Tickets are $15, and may be purchased from any krewe member, or by calling 504\.525.4498. The party is open to the public. The evening will feature a free Grand Roman Buffet with roasted pig, DJ U.S. Marine Nolan Webster, a costume contest for best male and female toga, and a cash bar. Proceeds are to be used towards the krewe’s 2008 Mardi Gras ball.

October Block Party Benefits 8th District Police Station & Officers

OPS 8, in conjunction with 8th District Police Officers is inviting everyone to come out Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14, 11am-6pm to the “SALUTE TO THE 8TH DISTRICT” Weekend Festival. All proceeds will benefit the 8th District Station and Officers. The weekend features food, raffles, entertainment and beer. Members of the NOPD SWAT and MOUNTED/K-9 Units will be on hand. The Festival will be held in the 400 block of Royal Street on the Supreme Court steps. COPS 8 is a non-profit organization that works hard throughout the year to support the Officers of the 8th District. For information contact: Lynnda Gerson, Vice President, COPS 8, 504.866.4772, lger2951@aol.com.

International Gem & Jewelry Show Oct. 12-14

he fashion forward of New Orleans will be making dramatic statements with the latest trends in jewelry and fashion accessories, as the International Gem & Jewelry Show rolls into town October 12 - 14 at

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the "official" dish ...from Main-4 Show is one of the largest exhibitions of gems, minerals and jewelry in the world with, one-of-a-kind jewelry creations, estate jewelry, special exhibits, accessories, and products for everyone. Deep discounts and an infinite variety of beautiful and exotic gems, beads and jewelry can be found among the rows and rows of exhibitors at each show. In addition, free jewelry cleaning is available. Acclaimed gem dealer David Bachman (Booth #508) and designer Terri Haught will be displaying their handcrafted creations at the show. Among their unique designs, David and Terri will feature a 3.63 carat Blue Ceylon Sapphire ring, valued at $18,285. The piece has half-moon diamond accents and is mounted on platinum (please see the attached photo of this magnificent ring). David will also exhibit an Opalized clam shell pendant set in 14 karat white gold (valued at $8,800), as well as the “Great Wall of Zircon” Ring, a 4.91 carat Golden Zircon set in 14K yellow gold and accented with a .16 carat natural champagne diamond ($2,800). Bill and Elke Vance (Vance Gems, Booth #505) will also be on hand at Dallas Market Hall to exhibit their bold, dynamic gemstones. Among their collection is a 17.38 carat flawless Imperial Topaz. Mined in Brazil, Bill says this stone is the finest imperial topaz he has seen in his 43 years in the gemstone business. Bill will also exhibit a 3.01 carat Taaffeite, an obscure lavender and blue gemstone from Sri Lanka, and a 1.94 carat pink “velvet” spinel from Tanzania. “Gems have long been symbols of power, wealth, love and individualism,” said Arnold Duke, vice president of The International Gem and Jewelry Show. “This year’s exhibits will have stones and jewelry representing everything from the outrageous to the merely modest. And because beads have never been hotter, our show will have several exhibitors that are dedicated to beads offering thousands of unique strands for sale. Additionally, attendees will be in a unique position to purchase the latest designs in rose, white or yellow gold for just a small premium over their total karat weight. Jewelry specialists will have hundreds of pieces for nearly every budget.” The International Gem & Jewelry Show (Intergem) was founded 41 years ago by Herbert A. Duke. The company produces over eighty gem and bead shows each year, in cities across the country. It is one of the few shows of its kind open to the public, with a small section dedicated to professional jewelers, artists and others involved full-time in the jewelry-making trade. Intergem is based in Rockville, Maryland.

Bourbon Street Homes To Open For Tour Oct. 14

collection of Creole and Victorian homes, along with their courtyard gardens, will open for the annual Treasures of Bourbon Street House Tour on Sunday, October 14 from 1 to 5pm. The event is sponsored by the Historic Bourbon Street Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the residential heritage of Bourbon Street and spotlights the fact that in addition to its storied nightlife, Bourbon Street can claim some of New Orleans’ most outstanding

1218 Bourbon Street on Treasures of Bourbon Street House Tour

homes. The street was the premier residential address of Old New Orleans and was named for the French royal family. Tickets are $15 and will be sold on the day of the tour at 804 Dumaine St. and 1452 Pauger St. Tickets must be purchased by 3:30pm. Houses located on or just off Bourbon Street that will be on view include: An unusual Creole cottage at 815 Dumaine St. with a front door that opens onto a side piazza in the Charleston style. The dormered cottage is the home of art consultant Arlene Karcher and its contents include a collection of primitive art. The courtyard gardens of Judith Ann Hartwell at 818 Ursulines St. feature lush plantings in two gardens, one behind the main house and the other behind a rear dependency. A quaint wooden gate leads to the second garden. A raised Victorian cottage at 1218 Bourbon St. is the future retirement home of Robert White and Kathi Metzgar of Dallas, Texas. Unusual for Bourbon Street, the house is set back from the sidewalk and has a large magnolia tree in front. The home’s furnishings include European pieces. The building at 1243 Bourbon St. was originally a corner Creole cottage but in the 1880s it was Victorianized and a second story added. It is now the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Bowen and the large ground floor space that was the store is now filled with American Empire antiques, old lamps and cozy over-stuffed sofas and arm chairs. On the wall hang old prints and oil paintings of French Quarter scenes. The house at 1452 Paugar St. (where Bourbon Street ends and curves to become Pauger Street) is a 135-year-old side hall Victorian cottage with a two-story rear wing. The home of Sammy Levy, the structure has been adapted for modern living. For information about the house tour, call 504-524-3621.

Come on Down to Harrah's & Meet Author of The Price Is Right Oct. 14

n October 14, Harrah’s New Orleans will host a book signing for Stan Blits, the author of Come on Down. Filled with fun anec-

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the "official" dish ...from Main-6 dotes, photos and fascinating facts,“Come on Down takes fans behind the scenes of The Price is Right, one of America’s longest running and most beloved game shows. An Emmy Award-nominated writer, Blits is the show’s music director and contestant coordinator. He has worked on the set of The Price Is Right for almost three decades.

On October 14, patrons can purchase Come on Down for just $15.95, and Blits will autograph for free from 6 -7:30pm. As an added bonus, swipe your Total Rewards(r) card between noon and 5:45pm to enter into a drawing for the chance to play Plinko, the famous Price Is Right game. Don’t have a Total Rewards card? Sign up for your free card at the Total Rewards desk next to the Canal Street entrance to the casino. Twenty-one lucky winners will be guaranteed the chance to play Harrah’s version of the Plinko game. The top prize? A cool $1,000! Must be 21 to enter casino and to gamble. For more information, visit www.harrahsneworleans.com.

Satyricon Presents Opening Night of Cabaret Diva Klea Blackhurst

he Mystic Krewe of Satyricon will sponsor the opening night local debut performance of internationally acclaimed cabaret diva Klea

Blackhurst performing her tribute to Ethel Merman, All That The Traffic Will Allow, on Thursday, October 18, 8pm, at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave. Tickets for this performance only are $30 and may be obtained by calling 504.525.4498. For tickets to other performances, please call 504.581.5812.

Boswell Sisters Centennial Celebration to Mark Connee Boswell’s 100th birthday

he Boswell Sisters Centennial Celebration commemorates the music and lives of the Boswell Sisters, a national singing sensation in the 1920s and ‘30s whose unique musical stylings influenced legendary singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Wynonna Judd. The four-day happening includes live music performances and labs, a documentary short, and a series of seminars that covers the Boswell Sisters contributions to New Or-

leans music and their influence on jazz and harmony – and Connee Boswell, the most famous of the sisters, whose musical career extended into the 1960’s. The celebration runs Friday, November 30 – Monday, December 3 in New Orleans at various locations. December 3, marks the 100th birthday of Connee Boswell. Connee died in 1976 at age 68. With her sisters, Martha and Helvetia “Vet” Boswell, she performed in the 1930’s as The Boswell Sisters and became a highly influential singing group via recordings, radio and movies. By the time Connee retired in 1963, she and her sisters had recorded more than 300 songs, sold 70 million records and changed American popular music forever. However, over the years, the impact of the Boswell Sisters blended harmonies and unique arrangements has been overlooked. Live performers include the Pfister Sisters, Shout Sister, The Stolen Sweets, YazooZaz and Jan Shapiro, in addition to an array of distinguished speakers. Organized by the Boswell Sisters Centennial Committee, the Centennial is made possible by a grant from The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc., and partnerships with the Louisiana State Museum, The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, and the Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at the University of New Orleans. For more info visit www.bozzies.com/centennial.

Fulton Street Invites Saints Fans to Black & Gold Fan Fridays

ulton Street will host the ultimate Saints fan gathering and Pep Rally every Friday from 48pm before a Sunday home game through December 21. It’s FREE and Open to the Public. Fans are encouraged to come dressed in their best black and gold attire and bring their spirit and join in on the fun! Each Fan Friday, Fulton Street will host a new live band, drink specials and delicious food from the promenade’s popular restaurants-Riche, Gordon Biersch and Grand Isle. Guests will have the chance to win fabulous prizes every half hour, including Black and Gold Gear for the big game and game day tickets for Sunday home games in the “Bud Zone” of the Superdome. The entertainment lineup includes: Friday, Oct. 19, Rebirth Brass Band & Charmaine Neville; Friday, Nov. 2, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town; Friday, Nov. 9, Louisiana Spice; Friday, Nov. 30, The Wiseguys; Friday, Dec. 14, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters; and Friday, Dec. 21, The Topcats and Benny Grunch and The Bunch. The “Who Dat” Brass Band will be the opening act each Black and Gold Friday. Black and Gold Fridays are sponsored by Harrah’s New Orleans Casino and Hotel, Bud Light, Jack Daniels, Stoli and Bacardi.

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clubs & krewes by Douglas Minich, New Orleans E-mail: nolaclubrptr@yahoo.com

hat a weekend! Congratulations to the Lords of Leather and to the Crescent City Outlaws, both for great times. The Outlaws held their annual run Jailbreak 7: Escape to Las Vegas from September 28 – 30. Outlaws' Mina, Rich, Kevin, Nan and Eric did a great job putting together a weekend full of fun. Sure there was plenty of eating and drinking but more than that, was the obvious friendship of all those in attendance. I can attest to there being run participants from as far away as Minnesota with clubs from Chicago, Iowa, Atlanta, Nashville, Memphis and beyond. Quite a crowd to come here to the Big Easy. The weekend started with a welcome party at Cowpokes, the Outlaws home bar, with food provided by Bywater Mike of Bywater Bar.B.Que fame, and Mona Lisa Restaurant. Saturday, the Outlaws had a full day scheduled from breakfast being served at JohnPauls on Elysian Fields, lunch at Cowpokes, and a trip to the Aquarium of the Americas in the afternoon. The formal banquet was held Saturday evening at 5 Happiness in the Imperial Room. If you haven’t been to 5 Happiness, you are missing out on the best Chinese cuisine in New Orleans! After the banquet the Outlaws presented awards in thanks for the support they have received from many, many in attendance. Sunday again started with breakfast with a wind down and open microphone session after lunch. From the parts of the weekend I was able to attend, it was obvious that all in attendance had a great time. If you have ever had weekend guests and know how tough that can be, imagine having 80+ weekend guests. It is a huge amount of work to put a weekend run together and all of the Outlaws deserve a big round of applause, they really did a great job. All this and they also hosted the Fall MACC meeting to boot. Also, congrats go to Bywater Mike as he did an incredible job of feeding the crowd all weekend. It is always good to see Michael in town too! I can guess that all the Outlaws are taking a big sigh of relief this past week but I also know they are not ones to lay too long. They are already getting ready for Jailbreak 8 next September. They also have their annual Ho Down coming up November 17 at Cowpokes. Keep an eye out for details on this fun event.

he Lords of Leather held a pool party at the Lions Inn Bed and Breakfast on Sunday, September 30th with the theme Flying Down to Rio. Even Carmen Miranda made a surprise appearance courtesy of Lord Alan. Food was a plenty with grilled chicken, black beans, salsa, and more. A keg was tapped and there were some great frozen slushy drinks, aka daiquiris. All this in the wonderful setting of the Lions Inn. Special thanks to Lions Inn proprietor's Floyd and Stuart for being such gracious hosts! Now I can’t tell everything that went on

there but all the attendees and guests reportedly had a great time. Awards for Teeniest Thong, Best Tan Line and a special award of Ms. Fernando Llamas were presented as well as a 50/50 Raffle. Congratulations to Lord Gary and all the others for a job very well done. Find out more about the Lords on their web site www.lordsofleather.com. You can also catch them at their monthly Beer/Soda/ Video Bust every 2nd Sunday of the month at the Phoenix Bar.

he Southern Renegades over in Mobile are getting ready to host a Pour for a Cure night there in order to raise money for Breast Cancer charities. Renegade Darwin tells me that even as gay men they have a kindred spirit with the lesbian community and want to offer there support. Check the Renegades web site, www.southernrenegades.com, to find out more. The Renegades also have some Pensacola Pride events on their calendar. Quite a bit for this new group, keep up the good work guys!

he New Orleans Bear and Bear Trapper Social Club is busy maintaining their schedule as well. Meet these great guys at their Twice Monthly Beer Busts on the First and Third Fridays of every month over at their home bar, the Phoenix. Also check out their great web site, www.bearsofneworleans.com, for a list of all their events.

he first cool front of the year has made it to New Orleans and the weather the last few days has been incredible. I know the humidity will return but it won’t last long and fall will be upon us before we know it. There will also be lots to do most every weekend going. Come on out and enjoy the weather and friendly faces here in our great city!

the "official" dish ...from Main-8 $1,000 shopping sprees being given away during grand re-opening weekend. Once registered, participants will receive advance notice of sale events, preferred offers through direct e-mails and have a chance each month thereafter to win an additional $100 shopping spree. Registration is free to all users. No purchase necessary. Join The Club at Oakwood Center now through October 18 and receive a voucher for a free t-shirt on grand reopening day. When t-shirts are received on opening day, October 19, registrants will automatically be entered to win one of the three $1,000 shopping sprees. The tshirt voucher is limited to the first 1,000 people who bring in the printed voucher on October 19 only. Grand re-opening winners will be chosen and notified via phone at the end of each day during the October 19 grand re-opening weekend.

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Crescent City Outlaws' Jailbreak VII: Lucky 7 Escape to Vegas - New Orleans

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The Best Little Whorehouse

his King, Masterson, Hall collaboration is on the boards at Le Petit Theatre under the bright and cheerful direction of Derek Franklin and Sonny Borey. This popular musical with the honkey tonk/C&W score has become a favorite with regional theatres and it certainly was the night I attended with a nearly sold out performance. Good women and actresses love to play bad women and whores and they seem to do it with such wicked glee. Think of this show and Cabaret, both full of sleazy whores. And audiences seem to love to watch them play these roles. Ponder this a while. However, there is not a weak woman or whore in this burnished production. It’s a highly polished rendering and once again we must praise the shining work of Franklin and Borey and a splendid cast, male and female; all have brought the ninety first season of Le Petit into being with a lively and entertaining show. Karen Hebert is a star in every meaning of the word playing the role of Mona Stangley, the Madam of this little “chicken ranch” establishment. Ms. Hebert makes an entrance that can only be described as a moment of magnificent brightness and brilliance as she enters stage right on the top level of the 2 level set, dressed all in a white bat wing cape with long flared leg trousers split on either side up to her thighs. Looking like a movie star (when their were real movie stars) her red hair flames above the pearlescent whiteness of her face and ensemble as she stands there under a white spot for a few seconds. It can best be described as a Queen’s Dream of an Entratura. Ms. Hebert is at the zenith of her theatrical endeavors and she illumines the stage from that moment on, singing, dancing and acting with grace and charm. She is beautiful and talented. Talk about an operatic entrance. How lucky we are to have such a gifted woman in our town! Then the have the handsome, lanky, sexy Richard Hutton playing her romantic interest as Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd. He does a splendid job using his beautiful singing voice with great effect. Lara Grice was sublime as Doatsey Mae. Christopher Lloyd Shaw was over the top funny in the role of Melvin P. Thorpe. Dane Rhodes claimed the entire stage whenever he was on as Governor C. J. Scruggs. Joan C. Spraggins as Jewel, took the house by storm when she belted out her solo number and Jessie Terrebonne as Angel, one of the whores, was a very believable delight as was Angela Papale as Shy, the youngest and most inexperienced member of the ladies in the house. I think I counted 25 performers in this big and wonderful cast and each actor/ actress was marvelous. What an amazing cast! The clever solid two level set was by Chad Talkington, the lively musical direction by Dereck Franklin, and the splendid choreography by Karen Hebert, with fine

lighting by Earl H. Lennie III. Y’all go on down to Le Petit and have a real ho-down or ho-up time. This show has high production values and should not be missed. It really shines.

The Breach

f you missed The Breach, Southern Rep’s cutting edge production of an original play by Catherne Filloux, Tarell McCraney and Joe Sutton “about Katrina, the Gulf, and our nation,” you missed one of the most effective dramatic and theatrical interpretation of the epic tragedy of hurricane Katrina’s effect on our town and the Gulf Coast yet produced. Considering the dramatic stage craft created by the authors, this play almost captured the nearly impossible elements of this great tragedy fusing the theatrical elements of poetic vision, myth and mystery and human suffering. However, I am still waiting for some masterful playwright to capture the overwhelming, illusive, and deeply tragic elements of this apocalyptic event within the parameters of a theatrical concept whether it be traditional and linear or outre and mind boggling “out there” in concept. In this play the authors have almost succeeded. Five actors play up to three different roles with one actor playing one, and they all do so fantastically well. Lance Nichols does the role of Charlie, Chorus #2 and his major role as a father, Pere Leon, who attempts to come to terms with his sons private life and falls upon his Christiana beliefs for support; Kenneth Brown plays the seemingly errant son; Kesha Bullard does the role of Quan, spirit of Water, Nurse, Poet and Chorus #2, Troi Bechet does the roles of an older Quan, Woman, and Linda; Bob Edes, Jr. plays Mac and Chorus #4, and Sean Patterson plays Lynch and Francis. They all perform with very professional abilities and with touching and convincing dignity as they act their parts on a simple but stunning set which allows them to either stand and lie on a slanting rooftop and walk from it into a pool of real water surrounding it. The constant splash and gurgle of water caused by the action of the characters walking or falling into the pool adds a powerful dimension to the true theme of this script, that water can both renew and kill, can be palatable or poisonous. It also allows for the actors to created heart breaking images of bodies drowned and floating. This marvelous set was designed by Takeshi Kata. It allowed water to become the most important character of this script, which is what the destruction of hurricane Katrina in reality was all about. Excellent lighting by Bill Liotta, sound by Eric Shim as well as original music, and costumes by Paule LeMasson were tremendous assets to the ambiance and theatricality of this fine production which was faultlessly directed by Ryan Rilette. We all know more or less what the plot was about, and this fine play almost cap-

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o-emcee Lauren Brown joins Miss America 2006 C. Alice Der-Sur; newly crowned Miss America, Miss Idaho, Tater Ho (Rhonda Roget); newly crowned Mr. America, Mr. Pennsylvania, Constantine (Jason Hellinger); Mr. America 2006 Tyrique Davenport Kennedy and co-emcee Opal Masters following the festive Krewe of Amon Ra’s Mr. and Miss America pageant hosted at the Marigny Theatre in New Orleans.

Seasons in Metairie brings the newest revue to the circuit, the Patio Princesses, playing monthly on the patio adjacent to the club. Photo: (front row) Tami Tarmac, Hanna DeVas; (back row) Elizabeth, Sandy Phillips, Lauren Brown, Valerie Colby-Kerrington, Amber Stone

utter’s Jimmy Kilgour and Mac McAll joins Buzzy’s Boys & Girls’ Don Dubay and Cutter’s Dudley LeBlanc helping raise $3,766 for the Buzzy’s Boys & Girls Auction hosted at Elizabeth’s restaurant in New Orleans.

play to win fab prizes, all courtesy of Dance Club of the Year Oz on Fridays and Sundays 6-8pm at the Bourbon Street club.

he Crescent City Outlaws hosted a formal banquet at 5 Happiness in New Orleans for over 80 participants in their annual run, Jailbreak VII: Escape To Las Vegas. Covering the entire last weekend in September, the Outlaws also hosted the fall meeting of the Mid America Conference of Clubs coinciding with the run.

ianca Del Rio jets in from New York to join Kabrina Watson for Dingo, the game you love to

arty Curtin and Koo Gaffney join proprietor Jamie Temple and Ambush’s Marsha Naquin-Delain on the veranda out front of The Buttercup eatery in Bay St. Louis after a fab breakfast there on the coast.

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A Few of My Favorite Things

hough I am no longer working in the restaurant business, I continue to develop new recipes from time to time at home, especially when I invite a friend or two over. Sometimes I strike gold, other times the dishes seem to resemble others I have done in the past, but almost all of them turn out eatable. That is not to say that on an occasion or two they have been down right awful. Desserts to me, now that I am a full fledged diabetic are among my favorite challenges. Today I shall start with a new favorite or two of mine.

BROCCOLI & AVOCADO SALAD 1 ½ pounds young, tender broccoli 1 ripe avocado 1 tablespoon lemon juice. ½ cup chopped pecans spring mix salad greens Remove the broccoli florets from the large stems. In a sauce pan with boiling salted water cook the florets for about three minutes. Drain and cool under running water. Cut avocado in half, remove seed and cube. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine avocado, broccoli, and pecans in a small bowl. Place a generous portion of greens on a salad plate and top with the broccoli mixture. Top with Hazelnut Vinaigrette dreading.

HAZELNUT VINAIGRETTE DRESSING ½ cup hazelnut oil 3/4 cup olive oil ½ cup hazelnuts, roasted and skinned 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon white pepper

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Process until well blended.

CRABMEAT IMPERIAL 1 pound crabmeat (picked over shells removed) 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped ½ cup bell pepper, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped pimentos 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons paprika 1 cup mayonnaise (recipe follows) ¼ cup parmesan cheese ¼ cup bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste In a large bowl combine the crabmeat, scallions, bell peppers, pimento, egg yolk, paprika, and ½ cup mayonnaise. Stir, mixing well and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the crabmeat mixture equally into one cup baking dishes, cover with the remaining mayonnaise. In a small bowl mix together parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Sprinkle tops of cups with cheese and bread crumb mixture. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about ten minutes or until hot and bubbly. MAYONNAISE: 2 egg yolks ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon dry mustard Pinch of cayenne 2 cups cooking oil 2 tablespoons boiling water Combine the egg yolks, salt, lemon juice, dry mustard, and cayenne in a mixing bowl; beat with and electric mixer or whisk until slightly thickened, about five minutes. Add one cup of oil, one teaspoon at a time, beating constantly until mixture becomes a thick emulsion. Add the remaining cup of oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time. When all of the oil is incorporated, beat in two tablespoons of boiling water. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

CORN PUDDING 9 ears fresh corn ¼ cup scallions, thinly chopped ¼ cup chopped pimentos 4 large eggs ½ cup half and half 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup butter 2 tablespoons Splenda 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper Remove and discard husks and silk from corn. Cut off tips of corn kernels into a bowl, scrape milk and remaining pulp from

cob with a paring knife to measure three cups. Set corn aside. Combine eggs, half and half, and baking powder, stirring well with a wire whisk. Melt 1/3 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add sugar and flour stirring until smooth. Remove from heat; gradually whisk in egg mixture. Stir in the corn. Pour corn mixture into a greased 1 ½ quart casserole. Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees for forty to fortyfive minutes or until pudding is set. Drizzle with one tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle with ground pepper. Broil 1 ½ inches from heat for about two minutes or until golden brown. Yield: six servings

TROPICAL LIME CHEESECAKE CRUST: 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup (1/2 stick) margarine, melted ¼ cup Splenda 2 packages (8 ounce) cream cheese softened 1 cup Splenda 4 eggs ½ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray bottom of spring form pan lightly with veg-

trodding the boards ...from M-16 tured the immensity of its deeply tragic subject matter. Great praise to all concerned.

Thoroughly Modern Millie

tyle rather than substance is the happiest element to be found in a musical such as Thoroughly Modern Millie, the latest show to bring lots of sweet sugary escapist nonsense to the patrons of Rivertown Repertory Theatre. It’s a typical formulaic musical in which all things come to a happy ending. It’s one of those precious yet enjoyable “office musicals” like Pajama Game and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. To wit: Millie arrives in Manhattan from Salinas, Kansas. She wants to become a thoroughly modern woman and marry for money rather than love. It’s circa 1920, New York is full of flappers, jazz, and illegal booze and “modern women.” No sooner is Millie on the streets of the Big Apple than her suitcase, her purse, and one shoe is snatched and she is now without anything. Desperate for help, she trips a young guy rushing by and it’s love among the skyscrapers. They hate each other at first, but you know how these plots go. He gets rid of her by giving her the name of a hotel that caters to young women in need. She goes there. The hotel keeper is an evil Asian woman who drugs young ladies for the white slave trade if they are all alone in the world. And so on. It really does not matter. Plot and subplot in musicals like this are as inane as a high school crush description in the diary of an adolescent. And the music of Jeanine Tesori and lyrics of Dick Scanlan though zippy and light are forgettable even in the recorded score used by the director for the cast rather than a live orchestra. Inane or not, the familiar story lends itself to some wonderful singing and dancing and some excellent direction by Gary Rucker. Rucker gives us a crisp well paced song and dance entertainment that’s just splendid but a bit too long.

etable pan spray. In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, margarine and Splenda. Press mixture into bottom and up sides of spring form pan. Bake eight to ten minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely. Reduce heat to 250 degrees. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in Splenda; mix well. Add eggs, sour cream, lime juice and zest; mix well. Pour into prepared crust. Place shallow pan of water on bottom rack of oven. Place spring form pan on a cookie sheet, place on middle rack in the oven. Bake one hour and fifteen minutes. Turn off oven, leave door to the oven closed, allowing the cheese cake to remain in heated oven for one hour. Remove and allow cooling to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least two hours. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and thin lime slices before serving. Yield: 12 servings. Well my little ones, I sincerely hope you’ll try these new recipes and that you enjoy them as much as I do. You may contact me via this publication. Until next time around, hope you enjoy everything you eat. Svelte and impeccable in the lead role as Millie Dillmount, Kelly Fouchi shines and glows under the spotlight. Handsome Rich Arnold as her love interest, Jimmy Smith, is right up there with her, his burnished stage presence gleams and his polished tenor voice is like silver sparkling above the recorded orchestral sounds. Karen Ann Cox is pretty and sings and dances as well as the leads in her role as the secretly super rich Miss Dorothy Brown. Vatican Lokey is a study in perfection as he brings excellence and high comedy to the role of Trevor Graydon. Leslie Limberg was more than memorable in her role as the zipped out Office Manageress, Miss Flannery, a woman with a crazy hair do. Tracey E. Collins is a darling delight with a perfect sense of timing in the evil yet comedic role of the faux Asian lady, Mrs. Meers. She’s a real scene stealer along with her two Chinese kidnappers, T. Joe Seibert as Ching Ho and Kyle Daigrepont as Bun Foo who were excellent and funny in their parts. Staci Robbins as Muzzy Von Hossmere, the “older actress role” in this little pastiche of theatrical conventions was more than competent and a knockout in her first big solo Only In New York. She has a strong singing voice but I just wish she would let go and really use it as I know she can. Come on Muzzy, let it rip. Use ALL that style and class and sass I know you can. With absolutely gorgeous “flapper” costumes by Linda Fried; somewhat adequate set pieces by Chris Adams and adequate lighting by Shawn Ramagos, this show does entertain. Except for the wobbly elevator, one of several set pieces that just don’t work esthetically or otherwise. And what is more annoying and a true mark of amateur regional community theater than NOT MASKING THE WINGS. This seems to be director Rucker’s directorial signature: allowing actors to be seen parading back stage in full costume like a Fifth Avenue Easter Parade is totally disconcerting. Nothing breaks a scene or

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VOTE 10/20/07

ince 1989, the Forum For Equality has worked for good government in New Orleans. With the inactive status of LAGPAC, the Forum has pushed to broaden their outreach throughout the state. Today the Forum has successfully built a statewide coalition through the unselfish and tireless work of Political Director, Randy Evans, and Executive Director, Tim Hornback. The membership is comprised of gay and fair-minded non-gay individuals from the GNO region. The Forum operates as a political action committee and a non-profit foundation. The Forum is a civil rights organization that works for a society free of dis-

crimination and to support good government. Their goals are education, they advocate and achieve legislative change, they highlight positive achievement of gay and lesbian people in business and civic life, and educate members and the community at large on issues of concern to gay and lesbian people. Each year, the Forum confers with other GLBT organizations to plan a cohesive agenda for the upcoming legislative session. In several months, lobbying efforts will be underway to pass meaningful legislation which will impact gay people in Louisiana. Active community participation helps to ensure that you will get the type of leadership that you deserve. The Forum For Equality PAC mem-

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Window to Window

effery had just arrived home from work; it was just about six fifteen as he glanced at his watch. He was home just about the same time every evening, he silently laughed to himself, he was such a creature of habit, and he had no idea why he even glanced at his watch, but he did. His apartment was small, even by New York standards. He remembered when he had first read about it. A four room loft in the village, the price seemed low for what was offered he had thought at that moment. He hurried down here to see it, praying all the way that it wouldn’t be rented by the time he arrived, and it wasn’t. To be actually frank upon seeing the property, it didn’t seem all that great of a deal. There were four rooms, allright, if in fact one could call oversized closets rooms. The bath was small to say the least, it reminded him of the ones you encountered on the cruise ships in the inside cabins. It had just enough room to turn around in; you could sit on the john and brush your teeth over the sink at the same time. That’s just how tiny the bath room was. The kitchen was almost non-existent, just maybe half a foot larger than the bathroom, it was, he believed at one time a small walk-in closet, as it sat just under the spiral staircase that led up to the sleeping loft. The loft itself wasn’t half bad and overlapped about two thirds of the rooms below it. There was plenty of room for his king-sized bed up here along with the tall chest of drawers, the matching dresser and side tables. By carefully arranging the furnishings he was able to get his favorite lounging chair and reading floor lamp in it as well. To the outsider it may have looked a bit too much on the furnishings, but it worked well for him and in fact felt very homey. It was the main room downstairs just inside the door of the apartment that was

its best selling point however. It was a large airy room surrounded on the two outer walls with ceiling to floor windows; one could look out over the park below from the front ones and see clear across it. Though the side windows faced the building next to his, it was a good fifty feet away. The balconies on that building were really kept up well, with hanging baskets of plants and large containers of potted bushes and trees. If one’s imagination served him well it could have been the hanging gardens of Babylon. An array of colors burst in beautiful fall blooms when he had moved in this fall and now as winter was approaching, it was the brilliant greens of evergreen foliage. He enjoyed standing at this window and just staring out at the green space across the way. It gave him a sense of peace and of being out in the country and not cooped up in the city. He was, after all, a country boy at heart, having grown up on a small farm outside of Scranton Pennsylvania. As a young man he thought that he would more than likely grow up and become a farmer, like his father and grandfather before him and that would have suited him just fine, for he loved the smell of the earth and the great outdoors. But as fate would have it, his childhood dreams were not to come to be. He never knew the details, but after the death of his grandfather, for some reason or another, the place that had been in their family for generations was theirs no longer. He had never seen the occupant of this apartment across the way, but from it’s furnishings he assumed it was a young woman. It was frilly and feminine in its design and almost too well kept. He wondered quite often what she looked like and for some reason he had conjured up her entire life in his mind. He deduced that she must be a career woman, as he had never seen her as before stated. She must have been a junior executive of some type or [continued on Main-24]

bers and coalition organizations interviewed candidates on numerous topics including economic development, government ethics, education, employment discrimination, and the rebuilding of our area. The candidates listed below have received the Forum For Equality PAC endorsement. Governor – John Georges; Lieutenant Governor - Mitch Landrieu; Secretary of State – Jay Dardenne; Insurance Commissioner – Jim Donelon; Attorney General – No Endorsement Acadiana: Butch Gautreaux - State Senate, District 21; Sydnie Mae Durand State Senate, District 22; Mickey Firth State Senate, District 26; Eric LaFleur State Senate, District 28; Don Trahan State Representative, District 31; Elbert Lee Guillory - State Representative, District 40 Baton Rouge: Yvonne Dorsey - State Senate, District 14; Michael Jackson State Representative, District 61; Patricia Haynes Smith - State Representative, District 67 Central Louisiana: Eric LaFleur – State Senate, District 28; Joe McPherson - State Senate, District 29; Mary James Wadsworth - State Representative, District 26 Houma/Thibodaux: Carla Dartez State Representative, District 51 Jefferson Parish: John Young – Councilman at Large, Division A; Endorsement Deferred – Councilman at Large, Division B; No Endorsement – Parish President; No Endorsement - State Senate, District 6; John Alario - State Senate, District 8; David Gereighty - State Senate, District 9; Danny Martiny - State Senate, District 10; David Quidd – State Representative, District 78; Christopher Tidmore State Representative, District 82; No Endorsement - State Representative, District 83; Michael Austin - State Representative, District 92 New Orleans: Jacquelyn Clarkson – New Orleans Councilmember at Large;

Laurie White – Judge, Orleans Criminal District Court; Tracey Flemings Davillier Judge, Orleans Municipal Court; Kenneth Odinet – State Senate, District 1; Ann Duplessis – State Senate, District 2; Derrick Shepherd – State Senate, District 3; Edwin Murray – State Senate, District 4; Cheryl Gray & David Williams – Dual Endorsement – State Senate, District 5; Paul Richard – State Senate, District 7; Tony Clesi – State Representative, District 91; Karen Carter - State Representative, District 93; Adrian Bruneau - State Representative, District 94; Una Anderson - State Representative, District 95; Neil Abramson & Murray Nelson – Dual Endorsement State Representative, District 98; Charmaine Marchand - State Representative, District 99; Austin Badon - State Representative, District 100; Jeff Arnold State Representative, District 102 Northeast Louisiana: Willie Hunter State Senate, District 34; Rick Gallot - State Representative, District 11; Rosalind Jones - State Representative, District 17 Northwest Louisiana: Lydia Jackson - State Senate, District 39; Roy Burrell State Representative, District 2; Barbara Norton - State Representative, District 3 Plaquemines Parish: Russell Hayden - State Representative, District 105 St. Bernard Parish: Clay Cosse’ & Mark Madary – Dual Endorsement - State Representative, District 103 Southwest Louisiana: Buddy Leach - State Senate, District 30; Edwina Medearis- Harris - State Representative, District 34; J. C. Warren - State Representative, District 37 If you would like more information, please contact our Political Director, Randy Evans, at 504.523.8523 or krevans@evansandclesi.com.

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non-stop sexy and well coordinated dancers who get a real workout in the supersonic jet-flight-fast pacing of this amazing world premiere entertainment of song, dance, and jaw-dropping magic. The costumes are bright, glittery and very showbiz shiny. And they are numerous. Thrillusions is a lavish Las Vegas style production that will amaze and thrill as well as bring you on a roller coaster ride of nostalgia via the recreations of its two look-a-like singers who impersonate Tina Turner (Hollie Vest) and David Bowie (David Brighton) as they actually sing several of their world famous hits with totally accuracy of stage presence, mannerisms and vocal intonations. Only one critique: While those ten ladies in the chorus are a sensual attraction, the producers should consider adding a half dozen sculpted barely costumed handsome, sexy male dancers. This would certainly balance out those energetic dance routines and greatly increase audience appreciation from a lot of married and single ladies and single men. Trust me. Thrillusions is an hour and a half of mesmerizing entertainment not to be missed by those who appreciate mystery, mastery, magic and marvelously lush productions. Even without any masculine hung hunks, the show works on glit, fantasy, and magic and there’s a lot of it.

illusion more effectively. The choreography by Casey Leigh Thompson and Kelly Fouchi was an excellent homage to the original show and how well those dancers did their stuff was marvelous to watch. So what if this show is little more than a colorful cotton candy concept with anodyne antics, a pablum plot, and lighter than air music, it does comes together so beautifully you will hardly notice. Go and be dazzled by a fantastic cast full of grace and charm! Every voice, dancer, and actor in this production sparkles.

Thrillusions

oud and vibrant, with ten beautiful barely clad chorus girls and a Tina Turner and David Bowie look-a-like, who create perfect illusions portraying these entertainers, and the two stars of the show, Dutch magicians, Philippartt and Anja, who create astonishing illusions from their truck load of magic, Harrah’s Casino at the foot of Canal Street is running a slick, high quality show in their high tech beautiful theater. It all adds up to one dazzling attraction from start to finish. The high energy music which will appeal both to the younger and older generations supplies great backup for the

This information was gathered and written with the assistance of Marc Behar, Forum Chair, and Tim Hornback. --Thank you, ToniP

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Moving

he first Sunday of November will find Church of Christ the Liberator in a new location. The house on Royal Street has been sold and the new residents will move in this November. The Church’s new location will be in the annex behind the Friendly Bar on Charter and Marigny Streets. Services will still be held at 10:30am. More details will be forthcoming. Fr. Michael DesJardins will still be leading the congregation in joyful prayer and praise. All GLBT and gay friendly straight people are invited to weekly Mass and special Holy Days services. As the now former owner of the Royal Street location, I am thankful for the year I was able to donate this space to the Church. I will be sorry to see the transformation from church to residence even though the new owner is my dear Godchild Dr. Amy.

Jefferson Parish Political Interviews

n a recent Saturday, Keith Raines donated his lovely home on Northline to the Forum for Equality for political interviews of Jefferson Parish candidates. This is a very Republican/Right Wing area so there were not as many candidates as we see in New Orleans. Still the showing was better than one might expect. Republican candidate for re-election to the Parish Council, John Young, said he was there to learn from us. I think we gave him an earful about gay rights not being special rights and the meaning of the words marriage and civil union being one in the same. He was very open and told us that he has gay friends and supports ENDA, Civil Unions, and gay adoption. Not a lot of gays want to accept the “name game” and they set back the cause by refusing to compromise. Marriage in this state and country requires a license and a legally authorized person to perform the marriages or civil unions. Marriage is not a religious ceremony. If it were, you wouldn’t need a legal divorce when the relationship fails or a license to get started. Left to religion, I don’t think anyone could get divorced in any of the major denominations and definitely not in the fundamentalist groups. We should change the name of a marriage that takes place in a religious setting to religious civil union. Judges and JP’s could just stick with civil union. Oh, well, that’s too easy, isn’t it? Every one of the candidates I spoke with would support civil unions but not all support marriage for gays – durrr. Fear breeds ignorance and we don’t do enough to educate in a way that will eliminate fear. The fear that we are taking something from the straight community or damaging society is the biggest ignorance. Responsible people willing to take on legal obligations should be the requirement for marriage. Marriage is not about having children.

I know very happy childless couples that have been joyfully married for many years. I know single lesbians and gay men that have adopted children and made them their family. The best of the candidates to my thinking was Julio Castillo, candidate for Sheriff. I didn’t want to re-elect Harry Lee so that he could die in office and groom his successor. Sheriff Lee has died before anyone expected leaving us with two candidates. Now there is a fight to reopen qualifying so that others may run. Others that were afraid of Lee. We deserve courage not default. Several who interviewed Castillo on Saturday agreed with me. Castillo earned four votes. Yes, he is young and has only eight years in law enforcement experience, however, in addition to his experience as a deputy constable, he is also a successful independent businessman. This man has heart as well as brains. After taking his wife and two young daughters to safety during Katrina, he returned to Jefferson Parish with his father and two vehicles filled with building supplies. Without asking, he started repairing the roofs of his neighbors’ homes knowing that Rita was hot on the heals of Katrina. That saved his neighbors thousand of dollars and priceless memories from being rain soaked. I asked about his being Hispanic and how that would make a difference in Jefferson Parish. We both just laughed knowing that Lee was Asian and Jindal is also considered a man of color. I like to know what color these men are considered – they look/looked normal to me even if I would not have voted for Jindal or Lee. Don’t get excited – Lee was an effective sheriff and I did vote for him years ago before I knew how homophobic he was. I am concerned for Lee’s family and the sheriff’s department. My sympathies are with them. Back to the future – Julio Castillo is very understanding of our community as he has family members that are gay. I asked for a date with his aunt who is my age but she has moved back to Nicaragua. Foiled again! His immediate family is his German heritage wife, an attorney, and two lovely daughters, Sofia and Haley, who attend public school. They live in Harvey, Louisiana. I watched the passion in this man’s eyes as we talked about race and orientation discrimination. With the name Julio, he has been called everything from Taco to Spic. He knows the pain we feel when we are called faggot or dyke. (Lesbians have learned to use the word “dyke” to their advantage – Bravo!) Remembering the pain of the childhood school yard teasing, there were tears in his eyes. This told me that there would be no scams by police to trap gay men in public restrooms in Jefferson Parish as there have been in the past. I have seen lesbians abused coming out of what was then Angles and when the Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they said the women asked for it and did nothing to help them. This will not

happen under Julio Castillo, and if it does, someone will lose their job. Castillo’s personal goal is to turn all negatives that come his way into positive outcomes. He knows and has met with heads of law enforcement from all agencies and departments in and around Jefferson. His passion is to serve and “come down hard” on crime. As of August, 2007, crime has increased significantly from 2006. In 2006, murder was up to an increase of 78.37%; assault an increase of 32.8% and burglary an increase of 24.3%. There is a shortage of officers in Jefferson – approximately 200. Castillo is pro-gay, pro-choice, progay adoption, pro-gay marriage, pro-domestic partnership benefits for gay employees of Jefferson Parish government, and pro-peace for all who live in this parish. On HIV/AIDS, he insists that ignorance has caused fear. He wants protection and health care for patients and education for the peace of mind of all citizens. He would like to cross-train police to assist in emergencies. The police were here during Katrina, he said, they could have helped with pumping stations once the storm had subsided if they had been trained. Who doesn’t want to help save our parish in times of danger? Presently, Castillo is going door to door to introduce himself as a candidate. He has a small budget that is coming out of his pocket. Support is needed. He has yard signs, one of which is in my old Metairie front yard. The first election is October 20th. Please vote. Only through a strong gay presence at the voting polls can we effect change.

Pride New Orleans

ride New Orleans invites the GLBT community to a Meet & Greet Social on Friday, October 12th, 7 to 9pm at JohnPaul’s club, 940 Elysian Fields Avenue. Co-Chairs Regina Adams and Dee Cooley will be there to listen to your suggestions and special needs. Input is essential to success, was the message from Wil Coleman, Public Relations Chair. Todd Blauvelt who worked tirelessly last year to make Pride a success will again be working hard, but this time as Secretary. Come enjoy drink specials, win door prizes, and meet the Pride Board and Mr. and Miss Gay Pride, Keno Kane Broadway and Passion Armani Cassidine. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the planning and operation of Pride. I’ll be in DC on the 12th and am really sorry to be missing this event and the memorial for Charlene Schneider the next day. I am looking forward to hearing reports from my friends and readers on these two important events.

NOW

reater New Orleans NOW is sponsoring self-defense classes. Classes are being held at Master King Lam Karate Center, 8132 Willow (just off Carrollton) in New Orleans. If you are unable to pay the fee of $50 for a two hour seminar, pay what you can afford and NOW will pay the balance. Send an e-mail to charlotte@klasson.ex with your name and phone number for additional information and to register. There are only 10

persons per class so that everyone can get personal attention. King Lam has requested that anyone interested contact GNO—NOW to make all reservations. If walking around the dangerous streets of New Orleans makes you frightened, arm yourself with defense training so that you can protect yourself. The cost is minimal and the experience is priceless.

one last song ...from M-22 another, rather well off from her furnishings and what belongings he had seen left about the room. He imagined her dressed in crisp, designer fashions, for the office. Her hair worn swept up tightly on her head and a rather nice pair of glasses framing her face. A typical no nonsense type of business woman. She was neat to the point of obsession; he couldn’t even remember seeing anything out of place ever or so much as a scrap of paper on the expensive Oriental rug. Then one morning in the middle of November, as he stood at the window he glanced across and was shocked to find a vacant room staring back at him. What had happened to its unseen occupant? Why had she moved on? Could she have gotten a better job someplace else or maybe she had just up and left for better unseen pastures. Well he would never know, just as he had really never known whom it was that was gone now. The next evening upon returning home from work, yes six-fifteen, he noticed a moving van parked in front of the building next door. He thought to himself that it sure didn’t take them long to find a new tenant, then of course, the move wasn’t as unexpected for the realtors as it was for him and they of course had more than likely been advertising the vacancy for a month or more. If he had any great fault, this had to be it. He over analyzed everything, wondering just how everything co-related to all other things happening in his world all the time. When he got upstairs, he went directly to the side window and looked across at the apartment. As he knew he would, he saw stacks of boxes waiting to be unpacked and two men moving furniture in. The two delivery men were getting instructions from a younger man as to where to place his things. He stood transfixed staring at the younger man, he was so handsome, he must be someone famous he surmised, perhaps a Television or Broadway star. He didn’t really recognize him as such, but he had to be. He watched while the delivery men finished their chores, were paid and left. The young man sat down and looked around him, a satisfied smile crossing his face. Jeffery could tell that this man was very pleased with his new surroundings. Suddenly the man looked up and stared through his window meeting Jeffery’s eyes. His smile broadened and he gave a slight wave in Jeffery’s direction. Without realizing it Jeffery returned the other mans greeting. He then turned away from the window, knowing it was impolite to continue to observe what was happening there and just a bit embarrassed that he had been caught doing do. Everyday since that night when he returned home he made certain to go directly to that window and give a wave to his new neighbor. One evening a month after he had moved in, the man across the

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Turkeyneck, Talent & Opal

et this headline got your attention! We popped in for the Krewe of Amon Ra’s annual Mr. and Miss America pageant held in the Marigny Theatre. After waiting 45 minutes for a cab, we opted to drive to the theatre,

one last song ...from Main-24 way was standing with his back to the window, looking at himself in a full length mirror he had hung on the opposite wall. He was wearing jogging clothes, a fact that Jeffery would never forget. He slipped his running shoes off and then his socks. Slowly he pulled off his top, tossing it aside on the floor. Jeffery stared at his broad shoulders, tapered down to his waist. His shoulders were broad and his arms well toned. He flexed a few times staring at himself in the mirror, then slowly lowered the running pants, sliding them off one foot then the other; they joined the top laying on the floor. His legs were tightly muscled, toned as well as his upper body. Jeffery was sure now that the man was a dancer; his body was just too perfect not to be. It was not over done like a body builders would have been, nor as slim as a swimmers, but rather in-between. Jeffery wished he had met him on the street at

arriving just as the pageant began. Opal Masters was up making introductions including a few digs and then bringing Ricky Callais out to sing the National Anthem live followed by Kate Smith (Tami “Big Bird” Tarmac) doing God Bless America. [continued on Main-27]

one time or another and asked his name. Maybe they would have even stopped in the little Bristo down the street for a brew or even a cup of coffee. But it had not happened so far. Now the dancer was standing there in front of that mirror in nothing but his underwear, leaving almost nothing to the imagination. Obviously he had no idea that he was being watched. Jeffery knew he should not be standing here looking at this man, he couldn’t understand why he was in fact doing so, he had never had these kinds of feelings that he was encountering. He had no idea why, but he removed his suit jacket and began unbuttoning his shirt. Taking it off, he tossed it aside and bending over removed his shoes and socks. When he stood back up he saw the man across the way had turned his back to the mirror on the wall and was watching him. He still wasn’t sure just what he was doing, but he unbuckled the belt on his pants and undid the top button, allowing

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them to slide to the floor. The young man smiled at him and very slowly began lowering his briefs. Jeffery wanted to walk away, but was unable to move, sliding his hands under the waistband of his own shorts, he smiled back. The other guy walked stark naked over to the window, gave a little wave and reached up for the shade. He slowly pulled the shade down, only quickening Jeffery’s pulse even more. Hell, Jeffery muttered to himself, what the crap was going on, he couldn’t believe he was standing there fully erect in front of the window looking at a silhouette of another man on the drawn shade across the way. It was the first time he had ever thought of another man as erotic. It was the first time that he had ever had any gay feelings. At the time he never had thought of gay in any sexual context. Gay up until this moment had only meant happy in his mind. To be continued. You may contact me at donniejay@hotmail.com or via this publi-

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Good Friends bartenders Travis, Marc & Jeremy

Amon Ra’s Mr. & Miss America co-emcee Lauren “Turkeyneck-Bitter” Brown

Amon Ra’s Miss America winner Miss I-Dee-Ho Tater Ho (Rhonda Roget)

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Eva celebrates with Miss Eloy for her bday blowout at Starlight

Amon Ra’s Mr. America 2nd alternate Mr. Louisiana Denzel Washington, Jr. (Jason George)

Amon Ra’s Miss America 1st alternate Miss Louisiana E.Z. Anna (Crystal Charbonnet)

Halloween co-chair Mark McKeown joins Halloween Friday co-chairs Jacob Villerie & Nick Nesbit for Dingo at Oz

Amon Ra’s Mr. America contestant Mr. Nevada Keno Kane Broadway

Amon Ra’s Mr. America winner Mr. Pennsylvania Constantine (Jason Hellinger)

Amon Ra’s Miss America 2nd alternate Aibe (IB) Inbred (Amber Delight)

The legendary Marcy Marcell slingin’ cocktails at Starlight

Amon Ra’s Mr. America 1st alternate Mr. Texas Toby Lefort

Men of Manwatch’s Alex on the bar at Oz

Napoleon’s Itch’s Chuck pops in for a hot night at Oz with Oz’s Glenn, Tommy & Carl

Barry Bareass, Lisa Beaumann, special guest star Tommy Elias & the boys: Hector, Brian & Terry do the Oktoberfest Show at Corner Pocket

Amon Ra’s Mr. America contestant Mr. Florida Kenny Fernandez

Amon Ra’s Mr. & Miss America coemcee Opal “fabulous” Masters

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Manager Nikki & bartender El welcome you to JohnPaul’s

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Men of Manwatch’s Joe & Deanna on a hot Saturday night at Oz

cw6 ...from Main-25 The place was jam packed. We had found a chair against one of the side walls and Ball Captain Randall Brown brought us another. About that time Opal brought co-emcee Lauren Brown to the stage. Lauren returned a few digs to Opal and saw one of us (Rip) on the side, letting him know there were two seats up front for us to take photos. That was a good thing he told Lauren since the only pics he was getting was of her side “turkeyneck” profile. Well, she went off saying she didn’t care what was written in Ambush, further adding that she loved Marsha and what an “ass” Rip was. So Lauren “Turkeyneck” Brown, this first paragraph is dedicated to you. But enough about Turkeyneck, let’s get down to the pageant. When bringing out the Miss America contestants, we have to give it to Turkeyneck Brown, her eye and facial motions said it all on what we were about to experience. The girls were supposed to be on the campy side of this production, and were they ever starting with Miss I-Dee-Ho Tater Ho (Rhonda Roget), Miss Louisiana E.Z. Anna (Crystal Charbonnet) and Miss Virginia Aibe (IB) Inbred (Amber Delight) in state costume competition. Ya’ll will have to catch these lovely images on Main-26. We got to see the talents of returning Miss America Countess D. Alice Der-Sur and Mr. America Tyrique Davenport Kennedy. The hot side of the competition was the Mr. America portion beginning with Mr. Florida Kenny Fernandez, Mr. Louisiana Denzel Washington, Jr. (Jason George), Mr. Nevada Keno Kane Broadway, Mr. Pennsylvania Constantine (Jason Hellinger), and Mr. Texas Toby Lefort in presentation (non-judged). Next we got a little talent from Turkeyneck Brown and then it was swimwear competition. The Miss contestants were just too lovely, but the men were hot and pleasing to the eye. This was the only category of competition for the Mr. America contestants. The last category of competition for the girls was talent. Miss I-Dee-Ho Tater brought down the house with her Tourette syndrome composition. But Miss Louisiana E.Z. and Miss Virginia Aibe were not to be outdone doing hysteri-

cal renditions as well. While the judges were tallying, the audience was treated to moving farewell performances by reigning Miss and Mr. America C. Alice Der-Sur and Tyrique Davenport Kennedy. The crowning was up next with Miss I-Dee-Ho Tater Ho crowned 2007 Miss America with 1st alternate Miss Louisiana E.Z. Anna and 2nd alternate Miss Virginia Aibe (IB) Inbred. Mr. Pennsylvania Constantine was crowned Mr. America with 1st Alternate Mr. Texas Toby LeFort, and 2nd Alternate Mr. Louisiana

Denzel Washington, Jr. Following the festivities we joined the winners and krewe members up front at Cowpokes, and after we all really got liquored up found out another adoring nickname given by krewe members to our dearest, "Bitter" Brown. So we leave you with Lauren "Turkeyneck-Bitter" Brown, the name says it all!

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Debbie out running errands

Happy trio at George’s

Chef Barry taking a break

Out and about ~ Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Hammond stud Josh at Splash

Rick enjoying breakfast at Capitol Grocery

Another cutie Chris at Splash Claudette caught without cigar Ready to dance the night away

Publishing tycoon Richard busy working

Splash stud Lance & friends

Guy with beautiful Nicole Fox

David snuggles up to Quentin

Josie & pet on Sunday stroll

Guy & Richard with the green team

Louis playing pool at Hound Dogs

Dwayne gets a big hug

Aaron & fantastic Big Girl

Super sexy Luther with Chansley

Cliff relaxing with Sunday paper

The Divas at George’s

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Strollin' Around

ike those New Orleans ladies and gents who stroll all the way to Esplanade, Spanish Towners can do the same except they would have to do their stroll from the Stewart-Dougherty mansion to the ancient and moss-draped Boyd Oak across from the Pentagon Barracks. You can actually notice these strollers and dog-walkers on just about any day of the week, but it is especially noticeable on weekends and holidays. Saturday mornings are lively occasions for the produce buyers and arts people. Sometimes there seems to be more dogs than people at the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings in old Red Stick, but that does stretch it a little. I’ve been guilty of doing this, but I usually shop early and walk the dog closer to noon when the

crowds have left and there is more room to walk with the animals. Lots of people come out for this little weekend diversion. It’s a little comical sometimes because there is this elderly priest who is in a wheelchair, and you had better get out of his way. He thinks he is on the freeway and will flat out run you over. Heaven forbid if an animal is in the way. We locals have come to know all the farmers and nursery people who set up here every weekend. If it rains, things are moved into the parking garage. On the first Saturday of each month, the arts and crafts people exhibit in the adjacent church parking lot. These first weekends are always crowded, and I’ve noticed lately that our city’s finest men in blue have found a parking spot and just love to give tickets. I have to admit that this is needed, but at the same time, we are only talking about

allons acadiana by Patrick Clinton Email: BlondAtULL@aol.com

ven though the Fall Break is over, the fun is just beginning in downtown Lafayette. The clock is ticking and the countdown is on. In less than two weeks, the Halloween celebrations begin, and if you’re anything like me, it is the very best time of year. I always love getting dressed up and letting slip that wild side that seems to stay hidden so much of the year. And the celebrations this season should be better than ever. The Sound Factory and Back Side are not only celebrating one of the wildest holidays of the year, but the 10th anniversary of the Grand Opening of Sound Factory. With two big events coinciding on a single night, it’s sure to be a party like no other. And don’t forget, at midnight will be the most festive Costume Contest in all of Lafayette. So if you haven’t started already, you better start working on an outrageous outfit. You don’t want to be the only one that’s underdressed. Besides throwing a party like nobody else, Sound Factory and Back Side have a weekly lineup that tops everybody else in town, hands down. Every night of the week, Sound Factory offers a different drink special. So no matter what night you decide to drop in, you’ll get great prices along with their one of a kind service. They are open seven days a week and work tirelessly to make sure each night is both fun and unique. Tuesdays are Karaoke Night at Sound Factory, which seems like nothing new, but to change things up, karaoke is now hosted by the ever popular Chad Evans. Chad’s a radio deejay out of Lake Charles who has as much personality as he does talent. His charisma really breathes new life into the karaoke experience. And he

doesn’t limit the kinds of music he offers. He has everything from oldies and country to dance and rap. So if you haven’t been out lately on a Tuesday night or you think Karaoke Night is just the same old thing, you definitely need to come by. Whether you enjoy being on stage or simply watching those that do, you’re sure to have an awesome night; Chad will make sure of that. And the rest of the week at Sound Factory and Back Side is just as entertaining. Between karaoke on Tuesday nights and Show Night on Sundays, they pack each night with everything from kickass contests to drag shows and pool tournaments. And scattered throughout are fabulous drink specials and the unforgettable dance music spun by DJ Huggies. And unlike many other dance clubs, Sound Factory has a quieter more relaxed side, a Back Side, where you can take a break from the loud music and socialize with your friends, or make some new ones. So next time you’re trying to figure out something to do, come by Sound Factory and its Back Side. You’re sure to have an unforgettable night. And you’ll sleep better at night knowing you’re supporting a gay owned and operated business. And after Halloween is past, the celebrations just get wilder. We are literally at the beginning of the big holiday season. Like dominoes, there’ll be Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and of course Mardi Gras. I sure hope you got some sleep over the Fall Break because there won’t be much rest until well into next year. But there’ll sure be a lot of celebrating. Until next time, have fun and be safe. I’ll see you around town.

four hours on a Saturday morning, and this could just convince people to go elsewhere. It is not a very good way for promoting downtown visitors. Now if we could convince these same boys in blue to do a few tickets for those state workers who speed down Spanish Town Road, it would really help tremendously. The corner of Seventh Street and Spanish Town Road has stop signs, but I think some of these illustrious state employees haven’t learned to read yet, and they certainly don’t mind speeding down the street on their way home. I’ve often wondered what they would think if several hundred people came tearing down their neighborhood street when the work day ends. Even when we tried to get speed bumps, we were told that it would offend state workers. Do I really care if this offends them? We live here people! Slow down! Watch out sweet little kitties. Them workers are coming through. Weekends and holidays are really okay. Other than the traffic for market customers, the Spanish Town community is relatively quiet. People stop to talk while out walking their dogs, or they stop and chat with those sitting on their porches. It is a rather nice and casual atmosphere. Jerry, Debbie’s son, lives next door to Josie and across from the Capitol Grocery. Since the store doesn’t have a liquor license, it is only natural for friends to get a cool one and go across to sip their brew. At other times, usually late in the evening around dark, it looks like open court is in session. Chairs are in the yard and on the sidewalk, and the porch is packed with visitors. It is a meeting of the minds for both gays and straights, and it is a great mixture of intelligent and caring individuals. I love my walks around the area. I usually stop at Debbie and Claudette’s place and chat for awhile. Sometimes Josie is there too, but most of time I meet Josie walking her dog around the neighborhood and down my street. There is only one person who breaks all the rules and walks his dog without a leash. That’s just his way of defying the law, the same way a certain female abuses red zones. It’s as if it is their way or no way. I choose to ignore people like this. It’s a matter of respect, and it is difficult to respect anyone who is so self-centered and above the law. Therefore, they don’t deserve any respect at all. I have to tell you that last Sunday when I was out, Claudette must have just come out for the day because she was all polished and dressed in new attire. She didn’t have her trademark cigar, but she was bright and bushy tailed in her yellow shoes, blue and yellow plaid pants, white shirt, and spiffy hairdo. Casually leaning on the fence, she was surveying her kingdom and welcoming all who came within her domain. She is frank and to the point in her opinions, and she usually hits the nail right on the head. I like that in a woman, and I think she is one of the best. Of course if you are looking for a more calm and relaxed individual, you have to look no further than Josie. This Spanish Town resident is just one of the very nicest women I’ve ever met. She seems to get along well with everyone, and she is perhaps the most well-liked and respected woman in the community. She carries herself with a rather casual approach at life but at the same time is one who appears to have her feet firmly planted on the ground. It is always a pleasure talking with

her. Sitting around the tables in front of the grocery store is another spot for casual meetings. Most of the time, you see two or three people with laptops, or reading newspapers, or eating their lunch with friends. If it’s crowded, there are other tables inside, which is especially nice if it is raining. Barry is the head chef and comes up with some rather nice meals. It surprises people when they see the menus posted outside. You just can’t beat his meat loaf, red beans and rice, or smothered steaks. From cat food and bathroom items to gourmet coffee and snacks, Capitol Grocery offers it all. The one thing that pleased me about this particular corner was when they removed the pay phone outside. Of course, these are fast becoming obsolete, but this one encouraged riff-raff at all hours of the night. It wasn’t unusual to see illegal things happening here, but now it is perhaps one of the busiest and best corners in the entire downtown section. It is a Spanish Town landmark. Spanish Town welcomes you to come and walk her streets. It is residential, not at all like the French Quarter, and there is so much to see here – beautiful houses that have been restored, nice and unusual plants, and those pink flamingos. I guess I’m going to have to get one so I can “keep up with the Joneses.” Pink is the color as long as you don’t paint it on the street. Our great city fathers do not like this. In the meantime, check out the neighborhood. It is a nice place and filled with nice people.

Comin' Around

s you can see, there is more to any city than the bars and shopping centers, but with the gay community, you either live in an area of common interests or you gather at bars to be with others of similar interests. That is why Baton Rouge is so blessed. The bar scene is nice but not like New Orleans. You have them scattered out here, so there is no walking with drinks and merging into the crowds along the street. Each one here is separate, different, and offer customers a variety of options in entertainment – from karaoke to dancing to shows. Take your pick, or pick them all. George’s is the oldest and most widely known of the local bars. It’s not only the bar with the personal touch, but it’s the bar that has kept in touch with the community over the years and has offered a place to gather and have a nice time. This really is a testament to how Richard has guided this business over the years, and with the great selection of people working for him, it just is one that doesn’t get any better. After all these years of being here, I have to say that there are a couple of guys that I really hated to see leave. My buddy Joey, now at Good Friends, was a great loss, but he is within driving distance so things are okay now. The other one is Joe, who was an instant attraction for everyone, and he moved away to Georgia or Florida. I have often wondered what happened to him. The last time I saw him, I took a picture of him from the Ambush balcony on Bourbon Street. All the others guys who now can be found at George’s are exceptionally nice, and that includes Chansley too. However, if I was going to pick that personal touch person, it wouldn’t be her (nothing personal sweetie), but I definitely could cherish a moment or two with sexy [continued on Expose-3]

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hot tails of red stick ...from EX-2 Luther. My tongue gets hard just thinking about him. I always enjoy being at George’s. This same feeling carries over to Splash. I find that if the bartenders are appealing and friendly, I have a better time whether I’m alone or with friends. It’s all about making someone feel welcome, and I am always welcomed graciously when I enter the front door. Mia is just one of the great assets of this dance emporium. If you want an impression to stick, you start at the front door, and that is exactly what happens at Splash. I always think of Hair when I walk in. Time has moved on, but I still expect to see her sitting there. I was surprised when she left Baton Rouge, but Las Vegas seems to be good for her.

Longevity, whether it is at the door or behind the bar, helps to set the tone for the bar itself, and with Splash, the fact that all employees are sticking around for longer periods says a lot for the management. The same could be said for Hound Dogs. I’ve seen lots of bartenders come and go, but then along came Joy and Johnny, and things leveled off. Now if newcomer Louis sticks around, it will be what I consider to be the best trio yet. There are others who work here, but I’m not that familiar with them so I can’t really comment on their personalities or their working relationships with customers. What I can see now is a bar that has become one of excellence in service and in atmosphere. James and Kyle are to be congratulated [continued on Expose-6]

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Chelsea & Kelly cutting up at Sound Factory

Lauren & Christina at Sound Factory John bartending at Sound Factory

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Dani & Kaylay getting wild at Sound Factory

The Fabulous Mark, manager of Sound Factory & Back Side Matt, the cheerleader, at Sound Factory Dani chillin’ at Sound Factory

Trey having a drink after filming at Sound Factory Tina, The Chad, Truvy & Vera at Sound Factory

B.T. Becca enjoying a night off at Sound Factory

Sydni & Shay at Sound Factory

Natalie, running lines before filming at Sound Factory

Nick, Blake & Josh out at Sound Factory

Jeremy, a regular at Sound Factory

Dan relaxing at Sound Factory

Zach getting wild at Back Side

Sonny taking a break from pool at Sound Factory

Patrick & Ethan taking a much needed break at Sound Factory

Patrick directing filming of Last Getaway at Sound Factory

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Cocktailin' in Acadiana ~ Lafayette, Louisiana

Brody enjoying a night out at Sound Factory

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capitol comments by Bob Hemby, Austin, TX E-mail: capitolcomments@yahoo.com

ustin still is catching its breath from the whirlwind of activities surrounding this year’s 2007 Capitol City Rodeo. The cowboys have come and gone but their impression still lingers. Friday night’s dance, with its live entertainment lead by the tremendous singing voice of Austin’s own Alison Goodgame, was a great way to kickoff the weekend. Alison wowed the crowd with a traditional country set and then picked up her guitar and hit the lounge with a fantastic singer/songwriter set. It was nice seeing local talent showcased. After all, Austin is the live music capitol. Saturday’s Wild and Wooly pool party, hosted by the super friendly Heart of Texas Bears, was the hit of the weekend. Great music and hot men all mixed poolside with tasty concoctions served up by furry curbside service. Those HOT Bears went out of their way to make sure each person got special attention. It was smiles all around. TGRA packed the Travis County Expo Center and the crowd was treated to some of the finest rodeo competitors on the IGRA circuit. All in all a great way to spend a weekend and rumor has it that Austin has been chosen as the site for next year’s

25th Anniversary Texas Gay Rodeo. The talented crew that made this year’s rodeo such a success has signed back on and vow to make next year’s silver anniversary rodeo even bigger and better. Mark your calendars now for Texas 25 – The Party as Big as Texas – coming September 2008. You heard it here first! Tinkerbell wasn’t the only fairy at Oilcan Harry’s as they presented a fantastic show featuring all the sights and sounds of Disney, interpreted as only Oilcan Harry’s can. As always, their talented cast gave a performance that was so fun you couldn’t help but hum along. Definitely an E-ticket. And speaking of humming along, stop in on Tuesdays and see if you can stop yourself as Austin DJ extraordinaire Scot Free takes us back by spinning all our favorites of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. See Whitney before the habit. Catch one of Madonna’s early personalities. Sip a giant martini while bopping along to The Weather Girls. Tuesdays are a party not to miss at Austin’s leading GLBT nightclub. See for yourself what makes OCH so special. Things truly are better in the can. Things are positively not 4th Street over on San Jacinto where CP is quickly becoming the alternative party in Austin. The Ladies are loving Wednesdays as CP

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Pool, Hot Tub Resort-1/2 block to Gay Beach PO Box 2309, 120 E. Atol St. South Padre Island, TX 78597 956.761.5953 E-mail: gaypadre@upperdeckhotel.com becomes packed to the rafters for Ladies wanted Wednesdays. Fridays are literally the deal with “fallback” pricing on domestics and all well drinks – all night long! The Guise is returning to the CP with their unique brand of queer punk Sunday October 21st at 10 pm. Table reservations are recommended for this popular show. Don’t forget the popular Sunday patio cookout featuring $1 draft. There is always free parking and always a party over at CP. The Rainbow Cattle Co. is back on Mondays. Celebrate Blue Monday with your friends and $1.25 well and domestics. On Wednesdays rack up a good time with the weekly pool tournament starting at 8pm. Thursdays features ladies night with DJ Bobbie spinning the latest sounds. Round out the week on Sundays with Latin dance night. Enjoy the spicy beats of salsa and Latin pop dancing. The Rainbow Cattle Co. offers something for everyone. Get out those walking shoes and get ready for AIDS Walk Austin. On Sunday October 28th Waterloo Park serves as the kickoff point for 20th incarnation of the walk. Registration opens at 8:30am with step off at 10am. The AIDS Walk is produced annually by AIDS Services Austin and benefits ASA and other outstanding HIV/AIDS organizations providing support and direct care services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Central Texas. To mark the 20th anniversary of the AIDS Walk, sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display. The Quilt is a powerful visual reminder of the devastation of HIV/AIDS. As the epidemic continues to claim lives, the Quilt unfortunately continues to grow. Its impact on those who view the lovingly created panels is immense. One can’t help but be overcome by the sense of loss as you walk through panel after panel representing someone’s life. If you have never viewed the Quilt, this is the perfect opportunity to not only take in the enormity of the AIDS epidemic but to also take a step in the right direction – a step toward a cure.

hot tails of red stick ...from EX-3 on how they have managed to create a neighborhood bar without ever trying. It is just an evolution that occurred, but it is an extremely good one. Lots of other bars offer entertainment and fine drinks, but it is these three that rank high with the gays and lesbians, and the only thing missing is a Hide-A-Way or a Doubloons. Maybe someday, it will happen this way again. That would be nice.

Keepin' Up

ittle John keeps me up to date on baseball players. He sent me the news item this morning that was filmed in the Boston locker room, champagne spurting everywhere and one nice player in his jock – twice – and oh-sowell endowed. My goodness! It would have been nice to see that in person. Little John is my margarita buddy. I don’t see him as much anymore either. I guess he and Phil just find other ways to occupy their time. I hear they seldom come up for air. Now who told me that? TTT is another one to keep me up to date on special newspaper features of interest, both with Baton Rouge and New Orleans topics. We don’t see as much of each other anymore, but it is only because of our work schedules. I did run into him last week at Christina’s, so I joined him for lunch. We caught up on the latest news and some gossip, but it was mainly news. I think he will be living alone again by the time you read this. I personally like being alone and strictly by choice. Just because you live alone doesn’t mean you have to be lonely – if you get my drift. Another friend, this one in Florida, sent me the Dr. Phil test, and I scored exactly what is expected of any Libran. It was a quick test, and I scored higher than Dr. Phil or Oprah. I’m not sure what that means, but I sure don’t rate as high as them on the pay scale. It’s about time for Sam and Leonard to head out to Europe. They have been planning this trip for quite some time, and they will be gone most of October. While on one of my strolls last week, I ran into our publishing executive mowing the lawn at one of his properties. I thought he hired this type of labor out while he stayed home with his youthful companions, but I guess the hired help just isn’t the same as it used to be. Poor Dick was just working himself into a frenzy. With the cooler weather coming on, I suppose I’ll be seeing more of David entertaining on his porch. This sexy neighbor, as you may recall from past columns, went on a diet, started working out and riding his bicycle, and picked out that tight black shirt and skimpy black shorts to wear, and now he is seldom seen in regular clothes. Well, he does wear clothes occasionally, like at Hound Dogs when we drink one or two cool ones there and talk to Jeannie. The older he gets, the sexier he becomes - and the less clothes he wears. And that’s a good thing. With Halloween coming up, you may want to take in the local spook house, located over by George’s. They are only open the one month a year, and each night you find the lines wrapped around the block. With ticket prices the way they are, it only takes one month of business, and the other eleven months are just rest periods. It must be nice. [continued on Expose-8]

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TGRA’s Jim

Texas Gay Rodeo Association's Capital City Rodeo ~ Austin, Texas

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Mike laughs it up at the rodeo

TGRA’s Claude & Nancy

Rodeo Grand Marshals, The Austin Babtist Women

Mark of ASA TGRA’s Pat

Rodeo Director Mark

Another set of handsome cowboys TGRA’s Keith

TGRA’s Jeff hams it up

TGRA’s Kenneth

TGRA’s Rik San Antonio was in the house

TGRA’s Brian Fort Worth was also in the house

A couple of dedicated volunteers

UCA’s Emperor 14 Jake & Buddy

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Strippers Alex & Guy at B-Bob’s

Party & Cocktail Action ~ Mobile, Alabama

photos: DJ Chromatic, Rip Naquin-Delain

B-Bob’s bar baron Jerry & the fabulous Jeanie Tracy

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e decided to get away for an overnight excursion right after the last Ambush delivery. It was off early on Thursday with a stop in Bay St. Louis to visit Marty and Koo at their cottage in the resort town which had just been completely rebuilt following Katrina. The cottage is on a quiet and delightful street. After a tour, it was off for breakfast at The Buttercup, 112 N. Second Street. The eatery is the business of former Phoenix proprietor's Jamie Temple and George Cossitt. It's bright and cheery and all of our breakfast were excellent. But before leaving, don't forget to go by the counter and try some of the home baked goods. The chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies and macadamian nut cookies are to die for. Next time we want to try some of the muffins.

obile was next on our agenda so we were off taking the scenic route down the coast.

We checked into the Ramada Inn later that afternoon, one block off of Government Street in downtown Mobile. After a power nap, we traveled a short two blocks to Gabriel's Downtown, 55 S. Joachim Street around 10pm. There we found bartender JM and some of the locals enjoying an evening out. We were looking for Elvin, but found out we had just missed him. You can visit GabrielsDowntown.COM for more on the club. A short walk around the corner brought us to B-Bob's at 213 Conti Street. The place was beginning to fill up for the 12:30 show and we found bar baron Jerry and bartender Jason behind the bar. It was quite festive and we learned from Jerry that B-Bob's was getting ready to celebrate it's 15th anniversary weekend. The Queen of Clubland, Martha Wash, will perform in a live concert at the club on Saturday, October 20. For more information, visit b-bobs.com. Leaving the city the next morning began with a stop by Krispy Kreme, one of the last in the South, for a glazed creme filled and lemon filled donut.

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B-Bob’s bar baron Jerry & Sweet Pussy Pauline

Miss Cie dazzles ‘em at B-Bob’s

Pictures are worth a thousand words, or so they say. There was a time when those Mardi Gras tapes were quite popular, and I have a complete set dating back a number of years. The stories they tell and the revealing body sights are quite nice. I see guys in their younger years who never thought anything about making historical films – at least not this kind. It’s like stepping back in time and re-living those moments all over again. I wonder what has happened to some of these guys. What great memories I have here. Oh, and one of the pictures I have is of a neighbor friend in a very un-ladylike pose, blouse up, boobies in view, and wiggling them in the breeze. I dare not say who this is, but she doesn’t smoke a cigar. Ain’t life grand!?

hit djs & their top 10 playlist Venus letting the crowd have it at B-Bob’s B-Bob’s DJ Chromatic & doorman Cody

Bonnie Bitch Show at B-Bob’s

Bartender JM welcomes you to Gabriel’s Downtown

DJ Chromatic, B-Bob's, Mobile, AL 1. Piece Of My Love – Debbie Holiday (Jake Benson Club Mix) 2. Shame, Shame, Shame – Soulshaker ft. Ce Ce Peniston (David Morales Mix) 3. Do It – Nelly Furtado (Harry “Choo Choo” Romero Mix) 4. 7 Day Fool – Jully Black (Ian Nieman WERK Mix) 5. Can’t Keep It A Secret – Jacinta (Dave Aude Mix) 6. Keep Your Body Workin – Martha Wash (Ray Roc & C. Rosillo Dub) 7. Nothin Better To Do – Leann Rimes (Bimbo Jones Mix) 8. The Way I Are – Timbaland Ft. Justin Timberlake (Humpty Vission Mix) 9. Band Of Gold – Kimberley Locke (Dave Aude Mix) 10. Who Knew – Pink (X-mix)

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Sun. 10:30am Service, 2013 Royal St., christliberator@yahoo.com COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP, meets 1st Wed. of each month, 7:30-9pm, Info: Liz 482.4012; Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 2114 Decatur St., 70116; 945.1103 COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK, a project of the NO/AIDS Task Force which works with the gay community to implement HIV prevention activities, 507 Frenchmen St., 945.4000, noaidstaskforce.com COPS 8 (Citizens' Organization for Police Support in the 8th District), 840 N. Rampart St., #51, 70116; 588.COPS (2677), cops8.org DRAMA! [A Gay & Lesbian Arts Organization], PO Box 52565, 70152; 948.9924, DramaNO.org, DRAMA@DramaNO.org FOOD FOR FRIENDS, 944.6028 FORUM FOR EQUALITY, 336 Lafayette, Suite 200, 70130; 947.2981, ForumForEquality@aol.com FOUNDATION FOR MACRO BIOTIC WAY, enjoy-life.com GAY APPRECIATION AWARDS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137; 522.8049; AmbushMag.COM/GAA GAY COUNSELING LINE, 833.1500 GLSEN [Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network], 482.4081, Fax 595.8587, E-mail: glsenno@hotmail.com, glsenno.org GULF GENDER ALLIANCE [GGA], NonProfit Support Group for Transgender persons. Monthly meetings, socials and political activism. Privacy respected and expected. Interview required. Nondiscriminatory. Call 504. 324.4035 or write PO Box 56836, New Orleans, LA 70156-6836; gga.org, E-mail: info@gga.org HALLOWEEN IN NEW ORLEANS, INC., PO Box 52171, 70152-2171; halloween neworleans.com HATE CRIMES HOTLINE, c/o Family Service of Greater New Orleans, 504.202.2131. The Hate Crimes Project offers to assist those who feel that they may have been a victim of a hate crime. The project provides advocacy for persons victimized due to race, religion, gender and gender identity, age, disability, and/or sexual orientation. IN THIS TOGETHER, HIV/AIDS Case Management, 1661 Canal Street, Suite 3107, 70112; 962.3245, is www.inthistogetherinc.org, itt@accesscom.net KOCKTAIL BUNCH BOWLING LEAGUE, Contact Glenn Culp, 504.861.0233 KREWE OF ARMEINIUS, PO Box 56638, New Orleans, LA 70156-6638, cetubby@cox.net, KreweOfArmeinius.ORG KREWE OF AMON RA, PO Box 7033, Metairie, LA 70010, TheOneKissFan@aol.com KREWE OF MWINDO, PO Box 51031, 70156; 913.5791, KreweOfMwindo.ORG, krewe@kreweofmwindo.org KREWE OF PETRONIUS, PO Box 71665, 70172, Pres. Wally McLaughlin 524.2915, Sec. Mae Falgout 484.6045 KREWE OF QUEENATEENAS / KING CAKE QUEEN ROYALTY CLUB, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 522.8049, GayMardiGras.COM/ KCQ LaCARP [Louisiana Community AIDS Research Program], 584.1971 LA-LIFT, Social Club for Lesbians, age 50+, who have fun together on weekends. Email: armyvet20@webtv.net LAMBDA CENTER, 831 Elysian Fields Ave., 70117, LambdaCenter.NET, info@lambdacenter.net, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NEW ORLEANS, 234 Loyola, Suite 421, 70112; 581.9106 LESBIAN & GAY COMMUNITY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS, 2114 Decatur St., 701162013; 945.1103, Fax 945.1102, Email: info@lgccno.net LORDS OF LEATHER, PO Box 770435; 70117, LordsOfLeather.COM LOUISIANA STATE GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION (LSGRA), 915.3339, lance@lsgra.com, LSGRA.COM MCLNO HOP Clinic, 136 S. Roman Street, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112; Appts.: 504.903.6959, www.hopclinic.org METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, Sunday Friend-

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ship Hour 4:15pm, Worship/Celebration, 5pm at St Matthew’s UCC, 1333 Carrollton Ave. at Willow; Mailing Address: PO Box 71024, 70172; 945.5390, www.mccgno.com MYSTIC KREWE OF SATYRICON, 1021 Gov. Nicholls St., 70116, 525.4498, MysticKreweOfSatyricon.COM NEW ORLEANS BEAR & BEAR TRAPPER SOCIAL CLUB, PO Box 740894, 70174-0894; 5 2 9 . 6 9 7 5 , w w w . p r i d e s p e c i a l t y. c o m / BearClub.html, phoenicxs@hotmail.com NEW ORLEANS GAY MEN’S CHORUS, 948.6884, nogmc.com; nogmc@aol.com NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL, nojazzfest.com NEW ORLEANS WOMEN’S MUSIC COLLECTIVE, 2903 Jefferson Ave., 70115; Ann 838.7918, Sydney 833.2834 NO/AIDS TASK FORCE, 2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 500, 70119; 821.2601; NOAIDSTaskForce.COM MOC/NO [Men of Color/New Orleans], 482.5341 OFFICIAL GAY EASTER PARADE, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, info@gayeasterparade.com, GayEasterParade.COM OFFICIAL GAY MARDI GRAS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayMardiGras.COM OFFICIAL GAY NEW ORLEANS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayNewOrleans.COM OFFICIAL SOUTHERN DECADENCE, 828A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, SouthernDecadence.COM PEOPLE OF SUBSTANCE, INC. (POS), 7210 Arbor Dr., 70126, 244.1920, posnola.com PFLAG/NO [Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays/ New Orleans], PO Box 15515, 70175; 895.3936, 392.0001, pflagno.org, info@pflagno.org PRIDEFEST NEW ORLEANS, presented by New Orleans Alliance of Pride, 1000 Bourbon St., Box 365, New Orleans, LA 70116; pridefestneworleans@yahoo.com, www.nolapridefest.com PROJECT LAZARUS, A Residence for PWAs, PO Box 3906, 70177-3906; 949.3609 RA/UNO (Rainbow Alliance/University of New Orleans), Office of Campus Activities, 200 Lakeshore Dr., 70148; 280.6349; FAX: 280.6633. Regular meetings Thursdays, 12:301:30, RM 210 of UC, all students and members of UNO are welcome REGIONALAIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK [RAIN], 523.3755 ST. Mark's UMC (New Orleans), www.frenchquarterumc.org. St Mark’s is a part of the gay-affirming Reconciling Ministries Network of the United Methodist Church. TAU HOUSE MINISTRIES, 1029 Governor Nicholls, 70116, roddyssnd@aol.com, 529.3569. Mass on Sunday 4:15pm; Vespers on Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6pm. Everyone is welcome! TO DO PRODUCTIONS, 948.9608, www.todoproductions.org VOLLEYBALL NEW ORLEANS, PO Box 13306, 70185-3306; volleyballneworleans.com, postmaster@volleyballneworleans.com WILLIAM J. FANNING FOUNDATION [Buzzy’s Boys & Girls], 2301 Chartres, 70117; 943.8929 Shreveport, LA [318] KREWE OF APOLLO/SHREVEPORT, PO Box 4918, 71134 PHILADELPHIA CENTER, PO Box 44454, 71134-4454; 222.6633 YWCAAIDS MINORITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, 700 Pierre Ave., 71103; 226.8717 Austin, TX [512] AUSTIN BABTIST WOMEN, 291.1563 www.babtistwomen.com. Raising Spirits and Millions of Dollars for Charity Since 1986. AUSTIN LATINO/LATINA LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER ORGANIZATION [ALLGO], 1715 E. 6th St., Ste. 112, 78762-6149; 472.2001, allgo.org BI-MEN-TEXAS, Texas Chapter of the BiMEN Worldwide Network-now over 100,000 active male members. TX online support group and contact list for bisexual, bi-curious and gay adult men. Free. Annual Bi-Men Conference

each Fall. www.bisexual.org/resources/ alist.asp KINGDOM SEEKERS IN CHRIST JESUS, 81 San Marcos St., 78702; 322.0049 MINISTRY OF COMMON SENSE SPIRITUALITY, PO Box 687411, 78701; 669.0608, Rev. N. Holmann, asknorbert.com PROJECT TRANSITIONS, PO Box 4826, 78765; 454.8646, projecttransitions.org, AIDShous ing@projecttransitions.org, dedicated to serving people with AIDS by providing hospice, housing and support in a compassionate and caring environment.

TEXAS GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION (TGRA) Austin chapter, www.Austintgra.org Dallas, TX [214] KREWE OF APOLLO-DALLAS, KreweofApollo-Dallas.com Houston, TX [713] PRIDE COMMITTEE OF HOUSTON, PO Box 66071, 77266-6071; 529.6979, Fax 529.6929, info@pridehouston.org, pride houston.org San Antonio, TX [210] DIVERSITY CENTER (San Antonio & South Texas' GLBTQI Community Center), Office: 223.6106, Fax: 223.7419, TDD: 271.8025, HIV/ AIDS & GLBT Domestic Violence Hotline: Toll Free 1.866.452.2724, diversitycentersa.org

mail New Orleans, LA [504] MARIGNY MAIL, 2401 Burgundy, 948.7401

pets CHI-WA-WA GA-GA, 37 French Market Place, 70116; 581.4242; chiwawagaga.com FRENCH QUARTER PET ASYLUM, 510 Dumaine St., 274.0810

pharmacy New Orleans, LA [504] MUMFREY'S PHARMACY, 1021 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043, 504.279.6312

photography New Orleans, LA [504] GRAHAM/STUDIO ONE NEW ORLEANS, by appointment, grahamstudioone.com

printers New Orleans, LA [504] SIR SPEEDY, 343 Carondelet, 586.9812

real estate New Orleans, LA [504] LATTER & BLUM, Agent Mary Lind, 948.3011, 539.9742, 581.2020 PRUDENTIAL GARDNER REALTORS, Agent Brett A. Rector, Cell: 453.2277, Office: 861.6400, brettinla@aol.com

restaurants New Orleans, LA [504] Bumpin' Tacos, 720 St. Louis, 565.7777 Buffa's, 1001 Esplanade at Burgundy, 949.0038 Bywater Bar.B.Que,3162 Dauphine St., 944.4445 Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St., 412.8965 Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., 598.1010, CloverGrill.COM Country Club Cafe, 634 Louisa St., TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM, 945.0742 Elizabeth’s Restaurant, 601 Gallier St., 944.9272, elizabeths-restaurant.com Hillery's on Toulouse, 827 1/2 Toulouse, 571.2888 Krystal, 116 Bourbon at Canal, 523.4030 La Peniche, 1940 Dauphine St., 943.1460 Marigny Perks, 2401 Burgundy, 948.7401, www.marignyperks.com Meauxbar Bistro, 942 N. Rampart St., 569.9979

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Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746 Orleans Grapevine, 720 Orleans, 523.1930 Petunias, A Restaurant, Cajun, Creole, Crepes, Cocktails, 817 St. Louis, 70112; 522.6440 Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. , 529.1416 Riche, Fulton Street at Poydras inside Harrah's Hotel, 533.6117 Tomatillo's Restaurant, 437 Esplanade Ave., 945.9997

retail/shopping New Orleans, LA [504] ALTERNATIVES, 907 Bourbon St., 70116; 524.5222 BEAR NECESSITIES, 940 Decatur, 598.2134, BearsAndHares.COM BOURBON-STRIP TEASE, 205 Bourbon St., 70130; 581.6633, bourbontease.com THE HERB IMPORT COMPANY, 711 St. Peter [in French Quarter], 525.4372; 5055 Canal St. [near City Park Ave.], 488.4889 PANDA BEAR, 415 Bourbon St., 529.8064 RAB DAB CLOTHING AND GIFTS, 918 Royal St., 525.6662 SERENDIPITOUS MASKS, 831 Decatur St., 522.9158 SECOND SKIN LEATHER, 521 St. Philip St., 561.8167 QUEEN FASHIONS.COM, 808 N. Rampart St., 524.HEEL (4335) queenfashions.com, exoticfashionmall.com WICKED ORLEANS, 1201 Decatur, 529.4384, WickedOrleans.COM

Austin, TX [512] GOMI, 233 W. 2nd St., 442.9977, gomikitti.com TAPELENDERS VIDEO/OUTLINES MENSWEAR AUSTIN, 1114 West 5th St., 472.0844, www.tapelenders.com

spas Ft. Lauderdale, FL [954] CLUB FT. LAUDERDALE, 400 W. Broward Blvd., 525.3344, www.the-clubs.com Atlanta, GA [404] FLEX ATLANTA, 76 Fourth St., 815.0456 New Orleans, LA [504] CLUB NEW ORLEANS, 515 Toulouse, 581.2402, www.the-clubs.com FLEX NEW ORLEANS, 700 Baronne St., 598.FLEX [3539] Austin, TX [512] MIDTOWNE SPA, 5815 Airport Blvd., 302.9696 Dallas, TX [214] CLUB DALLAS, 2616 Swiss Ave., 821.1990, www.the-clubs.com MIDTOWNE SPA, 2509 Pacific Ave., 821.8989 Houston, TX [713] CLUB HOUSTON, 2205 Fannin St., 659.4998, www.the-clubs.com MIDTOWNE SPA, 3100 Fannin St., 522.2379

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on the boards BEATLES4EVER. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581.5812 — Greg DiLeo’s entertaining tribute to the Fab Four. Tickets $20. 8pm Monday. Through Oct. 15. THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 522.2081 — Cowboys, hookers, hypocritical evangelists and corrupt politicians. Sound familiar? Derek Franklin & Sonny Borey direct Karen Hebert, Richard Hutton, Kris Shaw, Jesse Terrebonne, Lara Grice, Dane Rhodes and others in this Tony Award-winning musical. Tickets $32, $28 students. 8pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday. Through Oct. 14. BLESS YA BOYS. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581.5812 — A loving, irreverent look at our New Orleans Saints. With Will Schneider, Christian Bordelon, Tom Hassinger, Barry Lemoine, Shane Palmer & Jenny Meyer. Tickets $20. 8pm Tuesday. Through Oct. 30. BOY GETS GIRL. Actor’s Theatre of New Orleans, WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 456-4111 — Regional premiere of a stalker thriller by Rebecca Gilman. Rene J.F. Piazza and Chelle Ambrose direct Anysia Manthos, Brian Collins, Daniel Ladmirault, Earl Scioneaux and others. Tickets $18, $16 students/seniors. 7:30pm ThursdaySaturday, 2:30pm Sunday. Through Oct. 20. BURY THE DEAD. St. Mark’s Community Center, 1130 North Rampart Street, 891-6815 — The Cripple Creek Theatre Company presents Irwin Shaw’s classic anti-war play. Andrew Vaught directs Andrew Kingsley, Blake Baudier, Carlos Gonzalez, Charles Vaught, Dennis McCann, Emilie Whelan, Leah Wingate, T.J. Toups and others. Tickets $10. 8pm Thursday-Saturday. Through Oct. 20. CARRIE’S FACTS OF LIFE. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 606-9903/ 569.9100 — Running With Scissors presents an original horror/comedy hybrid based on the popular film and TV sitcom. With Bob Edes, Travis Acosta, Donald Lewis, Dorian Rush, Lisa Picone, Brian Peterson & Jack Long. Tickets $20. 7pm Friday-Saturday, 5pm Sunday. Through Oct. 21.

New Orleans, LA [504] AARTACCENT TATTOO & PIERCING, 1041 N. Rampart in French Quarter, 581.9812; 5727 St. Claude, 949.5377 ELECTRIC LADYLAND TATTOO NEW ORLEANS, French Quarter-610 Frenchmen, 947.8286; Uptown-8106 Earhart, 866.3859 NOLATATTOO & PIERCING, 8120 Hampson St. uptown, 524.6147

THE CRUCIBLE. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, 985.643.0556 — Arthur Miller’s 1952 classic about witchhunts in colonial Salem. Julie Wood directs Kenneth Faherty, Thomas Putnam and others. Call for ticket information. 8pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm

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New Orleans, LA [504] MARIGNY THEATRE, 1030 Marigny St., 947.0505

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Sunday (no performance Oct. 14). Through Oct. 28. DOUBT. Southern Rep Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., third floor, 522.6545 — John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning drama about a popular priest accused of wrongdoing. Carl Walker directs Claire Moncrief, Jamie Wax, Andrea Frankle and Donna Duplantier. Tickets $16-$26. 8pm Thursday-Saturday, 3pm Sunday. Oct. 17-Nov. 18. EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581.5812 — Klea Blackhurst delivers the songs and sass of Ethel Merman. Tickets $36-40 (include $5 bar credit). 8pm Thursday-Saturday, 6pm Sunday. Through October 19-28. FAUST. McAlister Auditorium, Tulane University, 529-3000 — The New Orleans Opera Association presents Gounod’s version of the classic eternal youth vs. a soul choice. David Morelock directs Greer Grimsley, Paul Groves, Garrett Sorenson, Emily Pulley, Barbara Quintilliani and others. Tickets $30-$120. 8pm Friday-Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. October 19-21. A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. Pottle Music Building Auditorium, Southeastern Louisiana University, 310 Western Ave., Hammond, 985.549.2184 — George Sanchez directs the classic1962 Stephen Sondheim/Burt Shevelove/Larry Gelbart musical inspired by Plautus. Tickets $14, $10 students/seniors (free for SLU students with ID). 7:30pm Wednesday-Saturday. Through Oct. 13. THE GIRL IN THE FRAME. Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, 885.2000 — A musical rumination about seeking “perfection.” Perry Martin directs Heidi Jackson, Jessie Terrebonne, Lucas Harms and Sean Patterson. Oct. 19-Nov. 11. I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Minacapelli’s Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, 985.781.6565 — Long-running off-Broadway musical about relationships. With Katie Cotaya, Lisa Meredith, Matthew Schiro and Rickie Luke. Tickets $40 (includes delicious all-you-can-eat dinner). 6:30pm Friday-Saturday. Through Nov. 17. LOVE AT THE LOUNGE. The Hi Ho Lounge, 2239 St Claude Ave., 800.258.9318/945.4446 — The Four Humours theater company presents two one act plays by Brian Sands, ALL NIGHT SERVICE and EAT PUDDING. Kathryn Talbot directs Lisa Davis, Andrew de la Pena, Molly Maginnis and Frederick Mead. Tickets $13. 7pm Thursday-Saturday, 6pm Sunday. Through Oct. 21. MARIO CANTONE DOES LE PETIT. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 522.2081 — The comic actor/ singer/impressionist does a benefit for Le Petit. Tickets $60. 8pm Saturday. November 3. NAKED BOYS SINGING. The Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny St., 218.8559/ 948.9608 — New Orleans premiere of the

delightful, long-running off-Broadway show featuring, well, the title says it all. Jonne Dendinger directs Julius Dietze, Jason George, Philip Gordon, Marshall Harris, Travis Resor and Bryan Wagar. Tickets $25-35. 8pm Friday-Saturday, 6pm Sunday. Through Oct. 14. OH KAYE! THE SONGS OF DANNY KAYE. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581.5812/453.6581 — An all new show celebrating the career of Danny Kaye, who gained international fame in nightclubs, Broadway, the West End, and Hollywood. Tickets $29 (include $5 bar credit). 8pm Friday-Saturday, 6pm Sunday. Through Oct. 14. THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT VARIETY SHOW. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581.5812/453.6581 — Jim Fitzmorris, Aimee Hayes, Sean Patterson, Cammie West, Evan Prizant, Morla Gorrondona, Rebecca Frank, Angie Joachim & Alan Payne return with the anything-goes topical revue of gossip, raves, rants and rumors about our political affairs. Featuring The Levee Live News with Farrar Hudkins, and a rotating schedule of bands, chanteuses, dancers, freaks and others. Tickets $15. 11pm Saturday. October 13 and 27. RICHARD O’BRIEN’S ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Jack Payne Stage, Rivertown Repertory Theatre, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 468.7221 — Rivertown’s production of the classic Halloween/late night, audience participation show returns. Gary Rucker directs J. Michael Tramontin, Bob Edes, Carrie Black, Johnathon Whalen, Megan Sauzer Harms, P.J. McKinnie and others.11pm Friday-Saturday. October 1927. Also, 9pm Wednesday, October 31. RICHARD O’BRIEN’S ROCKY HORROR SHOW. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, 985.643.0556 — Let’s do the time warp...again. Brad Arsenaux directs Wayne McCarthy, Ivan Biernacki, Jen Patterson and others. Tickets $10. 9pm Sunday & Wednesday. October 28 & 31. ROOT [CEL.LAR]. Alamo Underground, 1547 Crete St. No. 1, 481.4091 — An evening of nine original short plays by local playwrights. Tickets $10. 8pm Thursday-Saturday. Through Oct. 27. SYLVIA. Lower Depths Theatre, Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, 865.2074 — Benjamin Clement directs A. R. Gurney’s modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog who becomes a bone of contention. Tickets $12, $8 students, children & senior citizens. 8pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday. Through Oct. 13. THRILLUSIONS. Harrah’s Casino New Orleans Theatre, 1 Canal St., 533.6600 — The world premiere of a theatrical magic show starring internationally renowned illusionists Philippart and Anja who are making their U.S. debut. Tickets $25 and up; Louisiana residents receive $5 off each ticket. 7pm ThursdaySunday, 2pm Saturday. Through Oct. 21. THE WEDDING DRESS. Lupin Theater, Tulane University, 16 Newcomb Place, 865.5105 — Nelson Rodrigues’ Brazilian classic about a young middle-class wife who has been mortally injured in a car accident. Lorenzo Gonzalez directs Allison Blackwell, Leeann St. John and others. Tickets $12, $9 Tulane faculty/staff, $7.50 students/seniors. 8pm Wednesday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday. Through Oct. 21.

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Michael Howard & Rusty Downing join the Buzzy auction at Elizabeth’s raising $3,766 for Buzzy’s Boys & Girls

Jess & Dudley take in Happy Hour at Cutter’s

DJ Karbin does the honors at the Phoenix

Charlene, Mother Moses & Juliet cocktailin’ at Double Play

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Van Calhoun pops in for cocktails at The Friendly Bar

Paul & John flank a friend for John’s birthday blowout at JohnPaul’s

Celebrating at JohnPaul’s for John’s b-day blowout LSGRA Beer Bust hosted on the Phoenix patio

Manager Joey in the smoke at Good Friends Saints Tailgating Party

Don & Donnie catch up on the latest at Double Play Bartender Bruce slings cocktails for New Meat Night at Corner Pocket

Sir Speedy’s Wayne joins Catfish at Good Friends Saints Tailgating Party Bar baron Michael Elias joins Bianca Del Rio at Corner Pocket

Friendly Bar’s Jim joins bar baron Mac at Cutter’s Andre & Steve snag Sadie at Cowpokes

JR & Chris sling cocktails at Cutter’s

Donnie Jay & Bianca Del Rio flank a celeb outside Naked Boys Singing at Cowpokes

Anthony behind the bar for Corner Pocket’s New Meat Night

Splash bar baron’s Cory & Jeff pop in to Good Friends for the Saints Tailgating Party

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Steve, Casey, Rick & Richard celebrate their October birthdays at The Friendly Bar