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Over 100,000 Revelers Expected for 38th Southern Decadence Celebration
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fficial Southern Decadence XXXVIII Celebration of Gay Life, Music & Culture, is expected to bring in over 100,000 revelers for this year’s week long celebration. In 2008, the celebration was cut short due to Hurricane Gustav. Well over 75 million dollars should be pumped into the local economy this year producing a financial benefit to the City. The weekend ranks in the top 5 celebrations held in New Orleans. Southern Decadence begins on Wednesday, September 2 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. The 2009 celebration will be led by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals (SDGMs) XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma. The 2009 Southern Decadence theme is Hurricane: This Year, They BLOW Back!; colors are black, silver and red; and song is Stormy Weather by Viola Wills with remix by DJ Jayskee. The mayor’s office, city council, police department, sanitation department, streets department and local businesses have worked together to ensure that visitors and locals will enjoy a safe Southern Decadence. For all the latest, visit SouthernDecadence.COM.
SDGM Drag Show Kicks Off on Friday, Sept. 4
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he Official Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Drag Show kicks off the weekend at the Home of Southern Decadence, Tubby's Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal St. on Friday, September 4. Beginning at 9pm sharp, Emcees SDGM XXXIII Regina Adams and Gary Glitter kick off the affair featuring SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma, SDGM XXXIV Electra City, Miss Starlight Rikki Redd, Amon Ra's Mr. America Nathan Brooks, Miss Golden Lantern MIss D and guests.
6th Bourbon Street Extravaganza Sat., Sept. 5
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apoleon’s Itch, 734 Bourbon St., host the 6th Bourbon Street Extravaganza on Saturday, September 5 at 5pm. The free live concert is at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann
Streets. This year’s event promises to be bigger than ever according to promoter Chuck Robinson bringing the talents of Deborah Cox, Jeanie Tracy, Gina Brown, Sandy Vee Anderson as Dolly Parton, The Prancing Rockets and more talents to the concert stage.
35th Southern Decadence Parade Sunday, Sept. 6
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he 35th annual Southern Decadence Parade celebrating Southern Decadence 38 begins at Tubby's Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal at Barracks in the French Quarter on Sunday, September 6. Tens of thousands of people will line the route to watch the thousands of parade participants go by. This year from 12noon till 2pm you can enjoy "P3" (Pre-Parade Party) on a stage outside Tubby's Golden Lantern. It will be emceed by Gary Glitter and Nathan Brooks featuring Rikki Redd, Blanche Debris, Barry Bareass, Jasmin SX, Entertainers of the Year Ama Rosa & Coca, Princesse Stephaney, Gia, Gay.COMs Mr. March Eddy, Queen Amon Ra '08 & '09
Opal Masters & Rhonda Roget, Josh Duffy, Queen of N. Rampart Mercedes Ellis Loreal, Anita Rich Goodman, Jaeger Boys, plus many more. Southern Decadence Grand Marshals (SDGM) XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma will address the crowd at 2pm. Once the parade kicks off, the grand marshals will stop at each most bars on the route for 10 to 15 minutes. Since the parade has grown so much, the City of New Orleans has required a parade permit for the past eleven years. The Southern Decadence Grand Marshals have changed the route slightly for the first time in nine years. The parade leaves Tubby's Golden Lantern at 2pm going up Royal to St. Louis, turning right on St. Louis, right on N. Rampart, right on St. Peter, left on Burgundy, right on St. Ann, and left on Bourbon ending at Cafe Lafitte in Exile Fourteen area businesses and organizations have underwritten the cost of the parade permit and fees for the police officers required for the parade. Special thanks to the 2009 Parade Sponsors: 700 Club, Ambush, Bourbon Pub/Parade, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, Corner Pocket, DecaFest, Double Play, Tubby's Golden Lantern, Good Friends Bar, Le Roundup, Napoleon’s Itch, Orlando’s Society Page, Oz, and Rawhide.
16th Southern Decadence Bead Toss Sunday, Sept. 6
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ollowing the parade is the 16th Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss led by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma from the balcony of Ambush headquarters at 828 Bourbon Street. Beginning around 4ish pm, the annual event is hosted by Southern Decadence Susan Lucci’s Rip and Marsha, and is sponsored by Ambush Mag and SouthernDecadence.COM. The grand marshals and a small group of invited guest toss thousands of beads to the multitudes below.
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Historic Concert at Harrah's Theatre Sept. 6
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Welcome To New Orleans and Southern Decadence
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s the 2009 leaders of Southern Decadence, Grand Marshals XXXV, Paloma and Tittie Toulouse welcome all our visitors to our wonderful city and especially to our celebration of gay life, music, and culture, Southern Decadence XXXVIII. New Orleans is a magical city with so much to do it is impossible to list it all. Take advantage, during your stay, of our world renowned food and music. Stroll through the French Quarter and see architecture that has stood since the forming of our country. Stand on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River and see paddlewheel boats from days gone by still gliding majestically on the river. A trip to New Orleans is a trip to her past, present and future. Enjoy all she has to offer. Being chosen as Southern Decadence Grand Marshal is the highest honor in our LGBT community. Our predecessors have built a tradition of involvement in the community coupled with a tireless energy in raising funds for local charities. Southern Decadence has evolved from a local party of a few friends to a party of literally tens of thousands of visitors. Without the help and support of our sponsors, visitors, locals, bar owners and police (the best in the nation!!!) it would not have survived or flourished as it has. For all the support, we thank you. You all hold a special place in our hearts. Be safe, be sweet and most of all, have a FABULOUS Southern Decadence!
...Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XXXV Paloma and Tittie Toulouse
Tittie Toulouse & Paloma, Photo © Larry Graham, GrahamStudioOne.COM
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the "official" dish ...from 4 The 8pm concert, entitled Incantations, will feature the LGBA Mass Wind Ensemble, an orchestra of a hundred and seventy-five musicians drawn from twentyeight cities: Atlanta, Albuquerque, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus (Ohio), Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Lexington (KY) , Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Montgomery, New York City, Palm Springs, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland (Maine, Rochester, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle, Washington, DC, and West Palm Beach. “The LGBA convenes annually in a city that has a member band,” said DecaFest Producer Roberts Batson. “New Orleans does not have a lesbian and gay band, so this is the first time in the organization’s history that they will not follow their tradition. The South Florida Wind Ensemble won the bid to host the 2009 conference and then agreed to bring it to New Orleans as a part of DecaFest.” Adam DeRosa, President of the South Florida Musical Guild explained, “We understand hurricane devastation and how
important tourism is to both our economies, so when we heard that DecaFest was created to raise money for local HIV/ AIDS and LGBT community organizations in post-Katrina New Orleans, we wanted to help out. Our musicians are really looking forward to performing in a city so famous for music.” In addition to their concert, a unit of almost two hundred musicians, drum majors and flag team members will march in the Southern Decadence Parade following Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma. “Imagine what a fantastic addition that will be to the Sunday afternoon revelry,” Batson added. The LGBA is fresh from another history-making achievement. On January 20, the group marched in the Obama inaugural parade, the first LGBA organization to participate in a U. S. presidential inaugural parade. The DecaFest schedule includes entertainment, tours, speakers, and culinary events for locals and visitors in New Orleans Labor Day week. It has been produced annually since 2006 to support community organizations and to increase
LGBT tourism to New Orleans.
Drink, Dine, Shop; Get a Hair Cut or Workout for SD
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he Crescent City is renowned for its numerous drinking party establishments. In this issue of Ambush you will find numerous bar related activities and major events centered around the Official Southern Decadence celebration. The bars and clubs offer live performances, the hottest DJs on the circuit, contests, dancers, swimming, art shows and so much more. There is definitely something for everyone this Southern Decadence. As you look through the ads, you are sure to find just the activity you want to experience this Labor Day Weekend. See page 60 for the complete list of SD events available as of press time. Restaurants, grills and delis are in abundance as well. You’ll want to see Chop Chop for Ambush’s dining recommendations on page 32. Of course, shopping is every true queen’s delight! Flip through the ads or
look in the Classified listings on page 62 for autos, retail/shopping, bookstores, florists, galleries, gardening, hair/wig salons, laundries, lodging/accommodations, massage, models/escorts, museum/arts, organizations, pharmacies, photography, real estate, receptions/halls, services, spas, theatres, and website listings.
Survivor’s Bar Crawl Closes Out Weekend Sept. 7
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onday, September 7 closes out the weekend with the 12th Annual Official Southern Decadence Closing Event: Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl. It is led by Cruise Director - Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma. Sponsored by Ambush Mag & SouthernDecadence.COM, the crawl begins with snacks at 2pm at Corner Pocket, then off to Double Play, Le Roundup, Orlando’s Society Page, 700 Club, and ending with a Labor Day BBQ at Starlight
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Decadent Ducks Return to Southern Decadence for 12th Year
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urricane Gustav put a damper on the 2008 Southern Deca-dence festivities and managed to blow a dedicated group of “ducks” out of New Orleans, but just barely. The Decadent Ducks, a gay travel and social group, will return to the French Quarter for their 12th year over the Labor Day weekend. The Ducks, led by Bennington, Vermont resident Troy Richardson, anticipate over 350 group members to attend the annual celebration this year. “We stayed until the very latest possible minute last year,” Troy explains. “We hated to go, but we had to make sure everyone got out of the city safely.” More than just a travel group, the Decadent Ducks have evolved into a close network of friends from all over the world, and they credit New Orleans for fostering and inspiring their spirit of camaraderie and friendship. With last year’s events cut short, the group is looking forward to this year more than ever. “There’s definitely a greater sense of anticipation this year,” Troy says, with a smile. “We didn’t get the full experience last year, so we’re hoping to make up for it. I didn’t even get my beignets and cafe au lait last year! Missing out really makes you appreciate this city and all it has to offer. We can’t wait to get back!” In addition to various events and parties scheduled throughout the weekend, the Decadent Ducks are putting their numbers to good use by joining Southern Decadence XXXVI Grand Marshals Tittie Toulouse and Paloma in raising money for Food For Friends. The Food For Friends Program of NO/AIDS Task Force has been supplying groceries and home-delivered meals to HIV-infected and affected individuals in the greater New Orleans area for 12 years. The Ducks will host a silent auction and raffle during the course of the weekend and will donate all proceeds to the program. “The people of New Orleans have always welcomed us
with open arms and treated us with tolerance and respect,” Troy explains. “I can’t stress enough how important that is, especially in this day and age, when the gay community seems to be under attack so often. That means a lot. We’ve been very lucky, and we’re really excited to be able to give something back.” The 700 Club (700 Burgundy Street) will be acting as the official bar of the Decadent Ducks all weekend. To learn more about the Decadent Ducks, or to join in the fun, visit their official website at www.decadentducks.com.
Candy Samples’ Sunday Services at 700 Club
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andy Samples, the podcasting queen and songstress of Astoria, Queens, is coming to New Orleans to perform Sunday Services, [continued on 20]
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ome of the most famous past grand marshals and invited guests joined SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma for the Official Southern Decadence Luncheon at legendary Pat O’Brien’s in historic Briar Suite overlooking Bourbon Street. The staff was fantastic rolling out the red carpet for the luncheon serving Filet Mignon with Bernaise Sauce; Roasted Pork Tenderloin with choice of three sauces - Creole, Horseradish or Garlic; Cancun Shrimp with Fruit Salsa, Artichoke and Roasted Peppers with Penne, crisp fried Chicken & Black Bean Rolls; warm Artichoke, Spinach and Cheese Dip with Tri-Color Tostados, Spanakopita Puff Pastry, Crudite Platter, along with a huge assortment of fruit, cheese, and desserts. (Photo: frontSDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse & Paloma; middle-Felina Colby Shane, SDGM XXXIII Regina Adams, SDGM XXXIV Electra City, SDGM XXXIII Lisa Beaumann, SD Susan Lucci Marsha Naquin-Delain, CW 10 Frankie & Deanna Ninneman; back-Hope)
iss Gay America Victoria DePaula, prelim promoter Big Daddy DeLorean, newly crowned Miss Gay Louisiana America Cassidy St. James and prelim promoter Dominique DeLorean celebrate the end of the 20th annual Miss Gay Louisiana America Pageant at Olympus Bar in Alexandria, Louisiana. Cassidy will be joined by 1st Alternate Bambi Baxter representing Louisiana at the upcoming Miss Gay America Pageant.
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lan McAdams won the Mr. Gulf Coast Bear contest during the first ever Bleather (Bear/ Leather) weekend hosted in Mobile at BBob’s.
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00 Club Bar Baron Mike Cookmeyer presents SDGMs Tittie Toulouse and Paloma with a special cake from Decadent Cafe for the 2009 Official Southern Decadence Poster Signing at 700 Club.
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DGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse and Paloma are joined by Lisa and Kajun’s Pub Bar Baron Joanne Guidos for the Official Southern Decadence Poster Signing at 700 Club.
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tephen, Joseph and Lauren celebrate Rusty and Don’s 17th anniversary at 700 Club.
etairie’s own Toby Lefort won the Mr. Southern Renegade contest at B-Bob’s in Mobile hosted during Bleather weekend. Toby will represent both Southern Renegades and B-Bob’s in the upcoming Mr. Louisiana Leather competition in New Orleans, a prelim to International Mr. Leather in Chicago.
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he hit cast of original production, Summer of Love following their jaw dropping performance at Neighborhood Bar of the Year, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, culminating the Summer of Love Tour 2009.
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SDGMs XXXV Tittie & Paloma join Jam at Society Page
Tittie, Mama Cookmeyer & Paloma at 700 Club
SDGMS XXXV Paloma & Tittie Toulouse, SDGMs XXXIII Regina Adams & Lisa Beaumann, and SDGM XXXIV Electra City
snap Felina Colby Shane, Deanna Ninneman & SDGM XXXV Paloma
SDGM XXXV Paloma snags bartender Chris at Le Roundup on the Post-Luncheon Bar Run
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SDGMs XXXV Tittie & Paloma with Quartermaster’s TJ at Society Page
Tittie & Paloma cut special cake by Decadent Cafe’s Kevin
Caesar, Tittie, Lee & Paloma at the Official Southern Decadence Poster Signing Parade Lt. Toby & SDGM XXXV Paloma at Double Play on the Post-Luncheon Bar Run Paloma & Tittie with Society Page bartenders Vaughn, Gregory & Mike
Hope & SDGM XXXV Paloma
CW 10 Frankie, SDGMs Tittie Toulouse & Paloma, Pat O’s Katie & Brandi serving filet mignon, and Deanna
SDGM XXXV Paloma & bar baron Jay at The Corner Pocket on the Post-Luncheon Bar Run
Southern Decadence Susan Lucci’s Marsha & Rip with SDGM XXXV Paloma
Scott & Scott join SDGM XXXV Paloma on the Post-Luncheon Bar Run at 700 Club
Tittie & Paloma with Trux at Society Page
SDGMs XXXV Tittie & Paloma with SDGM XXXIII Regina Adams at 700 Club
Tittie, poster photographer/designer Larry Graham & Paloma
Tittie, CW 10 Frankie & Paloma
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SDGMs Meet & Greet Reception at Society Page, Southern Decadence Poster Signing at 700 Club ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Ambush
Official Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Luncheon at Pat O’Brien’s hosted by SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse & Paloma ~ Photos by Ambush
SDGM XXXV Paloma joins Bob & Craig at Lafitte’s on the Post-Luncheon Bar Run
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You can get all your special gifts from Jack at Alternatives
For the hottest underwear & club wear, catch Dave at Rab Dab
Marigny Manor House’s John & Gil join Ursula at Tubby’s Golden Lantern
Bartenders Allen & Trey ready to serve you at Oz for Decadence
Julie Butera performs her magic on Sebastian Westbrook at Ofadean SalonSpa
Kidder shows off Yogi & Bobo Bear at Lafitte’s Summer of Love Bartenders Randy & Wayne welcome you to Leather Bar of the Year, the Phoenix
Bartender of the Year Jeff, Aletha & Shawn sling cocktails for Summer of Love at Lafitte’s Bert, manager Heath & Drew ready at The Country Club for Southern Decadence
Alex welcomes you to Rawhide 2010 Winston celebrates his 78th Surprise Birthday Party with Lantern Bar Baron Rick
DJ Bull does the honors at Oz Mondays & Tuesdays Golden Age Revue’s Marcy Marcell joins Winston for his 78th b-day bash
King Cake Queen Tami Tarmac cocktailin’ at Neighborhood Bar of the Year Lafitte’s
Eric & Drew at The Country Club
David welcomes revelers to the Home of Southern Decadence, Tubby’s Golden Lantern
Oz GM Tommy & partner Carl working the door at Dance Club of the Year Oz
Winston & Chef Shep inspect his 78th b-day suckling pig at Tubby’s Golden Lantern
B-day boy Winston & Miss Billy for his b-day show at the Lantern
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You Can Have It All ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Ambush
Yvonne & Mickey welcome you to Mickey Nolan Salon
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the "official" dish ...from 8 Sunday September 6 at 700 Club (700 Burgundy Street) from 11:30am to 2pm. This pre-parade show is one-day-only and not to be missed.
Candy Samples
Southern Decadence marks the release of Candy’s long-awaited EP, Sample This!, which is available now for downloading on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon.com. Full of Southern charm and sweet as licorice, the mistress of the microphone debuts the signature original tunes that audiences in the NYC area have come to love. Whether country (“Green Bean Casserole”), pop (“Boy Crazy”) or even a classic heartfelt ballad (“Slow Dance”), Ms. Samples plucks the heartstrings with style and her trademark gloves. New Orleans audiences will remember Ms. Samples from her hilarious Larry Craig-inspired video, “Tap Tap,” playing in video bars throughout the French Quarter. This year, Ms. Samples is pleased to premiere her Decadence-inspired anthem, “Boy Crazy”. Candy Samples is a staple in the drag community, having worked throughout NYC for the past ten years. Her podcast, The Candy Show, is in its third year, available free on iTunes and recently Candy joined the cast of The Ladies of Lavish, the Thursday night drag show hosted by Mimi Imfurst at Astoria’s Lavish Lounge. Candy’s original music videos, “Christmas Gift” and “Tap Tap,” are YouTube favorites, having received thousands of hits. Candy’s Sunday Services at the 700 Club is presented by the Decadent Ducks. For more information about Candy, visit www.samplemycandy.com.
Satyricon Presents Preview of Elton John’s Aida
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he Mystic Krewe of Satyricon is presenting the first preview performance of the New Orleans premiere of Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida at Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre on Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm. Tickets are $30 and can be obtained by calling 504.525.4498. For all other performances, please call the theatre box office at 504.522.2081.
New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus Rehearsals to Begin in September
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f you’ve got a voice to be heard, here is your chance! The New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus (NOGMC) will begin open rehearsals in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge right after Labor Day for their 27th annual December holiday concert, Greetings of the Season. New singing members will be welcomed and encouraged to join in either location until October 1st for the December concert series. Rehearsals in New Orleans will commence at 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 8th, at UNO’s Performing Arts Center in the Choral Room (Room 203). Baton Rouge rehearsals will begin at 7:30pm on Thursday, September 10th, in the Choir Room at University Presbyterian Church, 3240 Dalrymple Drive. NOGMC holds several joint rehearsals with the New Orleans and Baton Rouge singers, including a fall choral retreat on September 19th to learn new music and vocal techniques. For more information on how to join, please visit NOGMC on-line at www.nogmc.com or call 504.322.7007 or 225.387.4281. Founded in June 1982, the New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus (NOGMC) is starting its 27th season. Under the artistic direction of Cedric Bridges, NOGMC performs three major concerts in December, February and June as part of their concert series. All concerts are performed in both New Orleans and Baton Rouge and NOGMC supports many community organizations in both cities. NOGMC often appears in New Orleans to support such organizations as PFLAG, Buzzy’s Boys and Girls, Project Lazarus, Forum for Equality, Arts Council of New Orleans and the NO/AIDS Task Force’s Food For Friends program. In Baton Rouge, NOGMC has performed to support HAART, St. Anthony’s, Krewe of Apollo’s HIV/AIDS Crisis Relief Fund and the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. To further our musical impact, NOGMC sponsors a vocal music scholarship at UNO and has a long history of and a commitment to commissioning new music for men’s choruses. NOGMC is a founding member of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses (GALA Choruses) and has proudly represented Louisiana at all eight of the past quadrennial GALA Choruses’ Festivals. Similar to their performance in 2004 in Montreal, NOGMC performed for 3,500 delegates and guests at GALA Choruses’ Festival VIII in Miami in July 2008, receiving multiple standing ovations and becoming the talk of the Festival. NOGMC will again represent southern Louisiana at GALA Choruses’ Festival IX in July 2012.
Community Center Celebrates LGBT Center Awareness Day Sept. 15
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he LGBT Community Center of New Orleans is joining with CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers, to celebrate the first annual LGBT Center Awareness Day. On Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30pm, the LGBT Community Center of New Orleans will host a evening of socializing, cocktails [continued on 22]
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the "official" dish ...from 20 and hors d’oeuvres. “We’re hard at work to coordinate the first ever nationwide day of action focused on LGBT community centers,” said Terry Stone, CenterLink’s Executive Director. “Over 40,000 people visit the over 180 community centers each week and centers have more direct access to the LGBT community than any other organization. Centers are the real backbone of the LGBT movement, and we are excited to highlight that work through Center Awareness Day.” The theme of this year’s LGBT Center Awareness Day is “My Community Center Changed My Life,” showcasing the vital role that community centers play in the health, empowerment, and unity of all LGBT communities. At the first annual LGBT Center Awareness Day, the LGBT Community Center of New Orleans will open its doors as an opportunity for all members of the LGBT community and its allies to become better acquainted with directors of the board, the center’s members and volunteers, and the various groups that meet at the center. Also during this social event, the community can learn about all the exciting changes the new committees of the LGBT Community Center envision for the future of the center, and learn how to be a part of the center’s growth by volunteering, becoming a member, and/or joining one of the center’s various committees. The committees to be represented at the event are: Volunteer, Membership, Fundraising and Events, Public Relations and Marketing, Programs and Grants, and Library and Archives.
LGBT Center Awareness Day also has a civil rights equality push on a national scope, with an organized effort for municipal, county, and state proclamations honoring the day and the work that LGBT centers do, as well as efforts to get individuals everywhere engaged in “personal awareness actions,” ranging from wearing a button to visiting a center. “Currently, the New Orleans LGBT Community Center is a meeting place for several gay men’s and transgender groups. It also has a library and resource lists for doctors, lawyers, therapists, dentists and other professionals that serve the community.. The vision of the Board of Directors is to expand greatly upon these services with the community’s support,” said Darrin Duplissey, LGBT Community center of New Orleans. Co-Chair Crystal Little states, “It is the Center’s objective to become the “Center” of the LGBT community in New Orleans.” The Center will have directors of the board, members and volunteers available to give tours of the center and answer any questions about the New Orleans center. Representatives of the center will also be available to answer any questions about the mission and purpose of LGBT centers and what the center can offer. The LGBT Community Center of New Orleans will also be accepting new memberships and volunteers during the social mixer. Details about LGBT Center Awareness Day are available at www.mycenterlink.org and more information about the LGBT Community Center of New Orleans and this event can be accessed at www.lgbtccno.org/CAD.
Handmade Nation to Have New Orleans Premiere Sept. 18
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resented by the Irma T h o m a s Center for W.I.S.E. (Women In Search of Excellence) Women at Delgado Community College and the New Orleans Craft Mafia, Handmade Nation - a new film by Faythe Levine which documents the rise of DIY and the new wave of art, craft and design - will have its New Orleans premiere Friday, September 18 at 7pm. Starting in 2006, Levine traveled to 15 cities, logged over 19,000 miles and interviewed more than 80 individuals who are part of a tightly knit crafting community which exists both online through websites, blogs and online stores as well as within local communities around the world in the form of craft fairs, independent boutiques, modern day knitting circles and networking groups like the Craft Mafia.. These individuals merge traditional handcrafting techniques with a modern DIY (do it yourself) ethos, combining his-
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the "official" dish ...from 22 networking. Director Faythe Levine will be in attendance. A marketplace featuring local artists and crafters - including members of New Orleans’ very own Craft Mafia, as well as members of Handmade Louisiana, Krewe do Craft and several other local arts/crafts organizations - will accompany the screening, from 6-9pm. A question and answer session with Levine will follow the film. This screening is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of the Irma Thomas Center for W.I.S.E. Women at Delgado Community College. It will take place in the Lac Maurepas room on the second floor of the Delgado Student Life Center (on the back part of Delgado’s City Park campus, off Navarre Avenue). Ample free parking will also be available in the nearby parking lot off Navarre Avenue by the former WYES TV studio. A free daytime screening of the film for students will also take place at 2pm on
Thursday, September 17 in the same location. For more information about the film, visit www.handmadenationmovie.com. For more information about the New Orleans Craft Mafia, visit www.neworleanscraftmafia.com.
Lisa Lampanelli at Mahalia Jackson Theatre Sept. 19
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isa Lampanelli is comedy’s loveable queen of mean! Best known for her show-stopping performances on the Comedy Central “Roasts” of Flavor Flav, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner and Jeff Foxworthy, Lisa Lampanelli - Comedy’s “Lovable Queen of Mean” - is a no-holds-barred insult comic who masterfully works her audience while maintaining an inherent likeability that steals the hearts of her fans. Hailed as a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen, Lampanelli has perfected the ability to make people laugh at their own stereo-
types and differences, which has won her accolades from coast-to-coast. She recently joined the ranks of comic greats and added her first ever one-hour HBO comedy special, “Long Live the Queen,” to her resume, with a CD and DVD of the special to follow. In addition, her first book, “Chocolate, Please: My Adventures in Food, Fat and Freaks,” will hit bookstore shelves on September 15, 2009. She will appear at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre for Performing Arts Saturday, September 19 at 8pm. Tickets available at TicketMaster.COM, by phone 800.745.300 or in person the day of the show at the theatre.
20th Anniversary NO/AIDS Walk Sept. 20
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O/AIDS Task Force, one of the oldest and largest AIDS service organizations (ASO) in the Gulf South will mark the 20th anniversary of the NO/AIDS Walk on Sunday Sep-
tember 20th. Thousands will gather beneath the oaks in Audubon Park beginning at 8am and then join hands and Walk at 10 in an impressive display of awareness and solidarity in the face of this terrible epidemic. Joining the Walk this year, will be Jack Mackenroth from the hit show ‘Project Runway.’ Mackenroth has launched a national HIV and AIDS education campaign called Living Positive By Design in partnership with HIV and AIDS community organizations across the country. The campaign is being supported by Merck & Co., Inc. and aims to combat the stigma associated with HIV by engaging people in thoughtful conversation about the condition. Jack has been living with HIV for 20 years now, and through Living Positive By Design, he highlights the importance for people living with HIV to have a positive outlook on life while effectively managing their disease. The campaign was launched in the fall of 2008 and has visited Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Atlanta, New York, San Francisco, Houston and Chicago. Walkers and supporters are encouraged to meet in Audubon Park at 8:00 am for registration. The WALK will kickoff at 10am and will proceed down historic Magazine Street to Napoleon Avenue and then will turn onto Prytania Street as we head back into Audubon Park. The Walk is a great activity for the whole family, even the four-legged members. There will be water stops and doggie stops along the route and a children’s tent with lots of great activities. Additionally, there will be great food and drinks provided by Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown, Taaka Platinum, Coors Light, and Kentwood Springs. The music and registration kicks off at 8am and will run until 2 that afternoon. Teams and individuals are encouraged to register for free in advance by visiting www.noaidswalk.com or by calling 504.821.2601 ext. 296. By registering online, participants have access to great, easy-to-use fundraising tools to help them reach their goal. All funds raised at the Walk benefit NO/AIDS Task Force and the men, women and families affected by HIV and AIDS they serve. Additionally, through the Walk Share Grant Program, other Louisiana based AIDS Service Organizations will benefit too. Rest assured that every dollar makes a difference. Th NO/AIDS Walk is committed to keeping costs low, especially in these tough economic times. Over 80 cents of each dollar raised goes directly to helping someone affected by this disease.
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o Southern Decadence is once again upon us, and it is shaping up to be one of the best years ever. With Paloma and Tittie Toulouse at the helm, this celebration is going to be like none we have ever seen before. I know the events have been listed all over the Ambush, but I want to give you an insider’s scoop to Decadence. So here is a behind the scenes look at some of the events and sights you should definitely not miss at this year's festivities. Keep in mind, these are not all of them, so refer to Ambush for a full schedule of events (page 60). Let's start with Glitz: The Art of Female Impersonation. This Elias Production will be performing at Harrah’s Casino in their theatre on Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th. The show features the talents of Bianca Del Rio, Teryl-Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Lawanda Jackson, Cristina Cayne and Blanche Debris. This show delivers nonstop entertainment with Bianca as your emcee. And, while you are there definitely try your hand at some of the gaming tables. The hottest boys in the city can be found at Harrah’s. Here’s to getting lucky. Next up, at midnight on Thursday, September 3rd at Café Lafitte’s will be the Dick of Decadence Contest. The title pretty much sums everything up, so I do not think you need an explanation from me. Suffice to say, it will be the best $5 you spend all weekend. On Friday, another event to attend if you want to meet lots of hot eligible locals is the Halloween Host Party at Whiskey Blue at the W Hotel on Poydras Street from 5pm - 7pm. This is an ideal way to mix and mingle with locals and find out about another big gay holiday in the city. Get as much information as you can, because after you have a blast at Southern Decadence this year, you will definitely want to return at Halloween. If you are Lady Bunny fan like I am, then you are In luck, because she will be performing live at 8pm upstairs at the Bourbon Pub. If you have not seen her show, then make it a point to check her out. She is hysterical. And, at 9pm on Friday, the oldest Southern Decadence tradition is the Grand Marshals Drag Show at Tubby’s Golden Lantern. I truly do believe that every drag queen in the Gulf South performs at this show. If Jerry Lewis held a drag telethon, this would be it. But it is a fun tradition and should definitely be one of your stops on Friday night. On Saturday, there are several events that involve lots of hot boys in the lets say next to nothing. One of them is at JohnPaul’s, Decadence of the Roman Gods. A body painting event until 3pm that is sure to be unique and have lots of skin. Then at 5pm there is a pool party at the Country Club with Playgirl.com and BrokeStraightBoys.com. This is one of my favorite porn websites. Talk about your hot boys next door. Well, if you lived next to a trailer park, then maybe, but nonethe-
less these guys are still hot. Also on Saturday at 5 p.m. will be the 6th Annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza hosted by Napoleon’s Itch. This year will have an excellent line up of local and national celebrities such as Deborah Cox and L.A. Modeling Star Geovanny. Come and get a great spot to witness all the decadent fun. If you are still moving by the time Sunday comes around, you need to hit this little known event. The Friendly Bar always hosts the Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Brunch and make-up party. This is always a great event to attend and a good way to meet more locals. It starts at 12noon but I always get there early to start my celebrating. Now we come to the moment we have all been waiting for the 35th Southern Decadence Parade. Get in costume and march or just enjoy the parade by watching it from one of the many gay bars on the route. Either as a spectator or participant, you will have fun guaranteed. The parade kicks off at Tubby’s Golden Lantern at 2pm. Last but not least, do not forget the Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss at 4pm from the Ambush Balcony at 828 Bourbon Street. For an entire listing of events, check out page 60 in this issue or go to SouthernDecadence.COM.
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here are two upcoming events that will definitely be of interest to people in the community. The first one is on Friday, September 11 in the 4th Floor Clubhouse at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots for Liberation Through Education’s first annual gala/silent auction fund-raiser. Tickets begin at $30 with patron levels beginning at $100 for a night of fun, music, food, drinks, and great silent auction items. Patron party will be held from 6:30pm8pm with doors opening to other guests at 8pm. The event will last until 11pm. For more information on this worthy fund-raiser go to www.liberationthrougheducation.com. This organization impact on the lives of thousands of New Orleans area children is enough of a reason to donate the money. And, if you haven‘t been to the newly renovated Fair Grounds, you are missing a great piece of New Orleans history. The facility is spectacular and is an ideal spot for a party. The event includes excellent silent auction items and food from great restaurants such as Acme Oyster House and Galatoire’s Restaurant. Entertainment will be The Revivalists. For more information, please contact Chad Stelly at 504.236.4680 or Carolyn Stowe at 504.258.7032. The next event is Divas & Drag at the Bourbon Pub on September 14 from 810:30pm. This event is sponsored by the NO/AIDS Task Force and all proceeds from the event will go to the Annual NO/ AIDS Walk. There is a $7 cover and $2 drink specials. I performed at this event
last year and had a blast. Yes, I did drag, as scary as that may sound. I was Elphaba from Wicked and did a “show stopping” rendition of Defying Gravity. How did I do? Well, I can safely say that I will not be shaking my green buns on Broadway anytime soon.
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ward winning historian, biographer, playwright and gay rights activist, Martin Duberman has completed the third installment of his life story in Waiting To Land. This memoir joins his previous two, Cures and Midlife Queer. Duberman interweaves diary entries, letters and reflections from 1985 through 2008. On the 40th anniversary of Stonewall, this book is a rich exploration on what it means to be queer in post-Stonewall America. Duberman is a very radical voice but says things we need to hear. With sensitivity, he explores the idea of gays being in a “double bind.” They want to be accepted by mainstream America, but still do not want to sacrifice their uniqueness and culture. A professor of History Emeritus at Lehman College and the Graduate School of the City University of New York, Duberman was the founder and first director of the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the CUNY Graduate School. He has authored over twenty books and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Waiting to Land is a must read for not only the gay community, but anyone interested in understanding the difference and struggle for true equality. To find out more about this book, go to our favorite gay and lesbian book store FAB located at 600 Frenchman Street. Also congratulations are in order. FAB just turned 31 years old. Otis, keep up the good work in bringing gay and lesbian literature to the city. For more information on Waiting to Land or any of Duberman’s other titles, contact FAB at 504.947.3600. If they do not have it yet, they can order it for you. just got back from a another wonderful conference in Pensacola, Florida for the HENA which stands for the Hospitality Education and Networking Association. The New Orleans hospitality community showed up in force at this fun conference that mixes education and networking in a fun beach environment. The conference was held at the Hilton property on the Pensacola beach, a very gay friendly resort with a great staff. The theme of the conference was New Orleans: Back to Basics. We had an Eighties party on the beach as a kickoff party where the guests and the staff dressed in costume. We recreated Pontchartrain Beach, Bali Hai and the Zephyr. I was president of the organization this year, and had to host private receptions in my suite every night. The theme for my suite was Southern Decadence. Gay beads were distributed to all guests while guests partied under a boa chandelier to the wee hours of the morning. Bars close too early in Florida. But I did get a chance to experience the gay scene in Pensacola. If you have not gone there, do it. I went to Emerald City and they were having an amateur strip off emceed by the wonderful drag performer Ebony St. Clair. This was such a fun event and had over ten contestants. My personal favorite was Luis from Alabama who decided to join the HENA group back in my suite after the bars closed down. I
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also got to meet Anna Rexia another fabulous personality in the city who gives new meaning to the phrase “party monster.” He hosts some of the most popular parties in the city that bring major DJs from across the country. The following night he was hosting Disco Apocalypto with Superstar DJ Keoke spinning, who was a resident DJ for Limelight and worked legendary parties for the likes of Lou Reed, Debbie Harry and the B-52’s. Some amazing parties happening in the sleepy little town of Pensacola. Next door to Emerald City is the Other Side a more subdued martini bar, but not any less fun. Pensacola may not have as many bars as New Orleans, but they make up for it in fun events and great people. You should also know there is a military base in Pensacola, so there is no shortage of hot men with crew cuts. In fact I met many of them that weekend. But then again, if you don’t ask, I won’t tell.
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wo weeks ago I attended a wonderful rooftop party at Julia Place in the Warehouse District. One of my good friends, Marvin Andrade turned forty and he had a wonderful surprise party thrown for him by his partner Robbie. You know it is going to be quite the night when you are greeted at the entrance of the party by a Patron Tequila shot. Well it went only uphill from there. Marvin celebrated surrounded by a multitude of friends, family, coworkers and professional acquaintances. There was great Latin food, the music was pumping and best of all I got to see all of my friends and meet some great new people. Jello shots in syringes were the party favors of choice and Marvin had a great time. It truly was a wonderful night on the rooftop celebrating a good friend’s birthday, congrats to Robbie for hosting such a great party. The next day I told someone about the party and he asked how did I feel when I turned 40. He was lamenting that being 40 in the gay community was tantamount to being a leper. Well, after I picked up my jaw from the floor, I called another gay friend of mine and asked his opinion. Although, he did not share the exact same words as my other friend, the feeling was the same. WTF! Did I miss a memo somewhere. Life in the gay community ends at 40! What a load of crap and if anyone ever tells you that, you have my permission to smack them into reality. Are you kidding me, really, I cannot believe some people actually buy into this. Now I do agree, that when you reach a certain age, maybe you should not be donning Abercrombie and Fitch outfits. I actually think they should be alarms on those clothing items that go off when someone over fifty years old tries them on. Baby, aging gracefully is the way to go. Thirty year olds can barely pull off those shirts, nevertheless a sixty year old. But the best is when someone says you are so old, when they find out your age. Well what the hell are their choices, do they think they are going to skip the age. Now granted some of these twinks will OD before the age so they have that going for them. But if death does not seem like a viable option to you, then remember life gets better every year, you learn more, you grow and you experience more. So never feel bad about growing older. Trust me the best is yet to come. Have a wonderful and safe Southern Decadence! See you on the streets!
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sappho psalm by Toni J.P. Pizanie E-mail: psalmwrite@att.net
Rest & Play
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nly three more weeks of what the doctor calls bed rest. What that means to me is enjoying the breezes and mild temperatures out on the patio with Ray Bates and Randy Trahan or driving with them to Dot’s for breakfast or attending Gay Prom with Julie Thompson or visiting the Ambush office for a change of pace. I’m even making plans with Dr. Amy to walk over to the Golden Lantern to see the Southern Decadence Parade since she is living in the Doll House on Royal. I’m a little embarrassed by what bed rest has done to me. For example, I stay up or get up for 11pm so I can watch Big Brother After Dark for three hours. Since there is a Gay man in the final five, I am watching to make sure he gets fair treatment. One night recently he was sitting outside with all the other house guests, and he was being grilled about Gay sex — as in how do you do it, positions, how it feels, etc. Hey, you heterosexual morons, if it didn’t feel good, we wouldn’t do it. We give oral sex the same way heterosexuals do only we’re better at it. That’s my take on the subject. When one girl sighed, “oh, you’re so cute, it is ashamed that you’re Gay. You should give a woman a try, at least, once to see if you like it,” I started screaming at the TV. You should try a woman once, you stupid bitch, I yelled at her — maybe we could turn you. Being bright is not one of the requirements for being on this show. If you are dumb, you seem to do better. And you have to look good in a bikini since you are expected to run around with next to nothing covering your body. The Gay man, Kevin, has been in a relationship for I think he said 9 years; maybe it was 9 months. No, he said years so I guess the 9 is incorrect. He is only about 24 so he would have been 15 at the time of commitment. It could happen, I guess. Rip and Marsha were only 21 when they made their commitment. It was love at first sight or fight — I don’t remember the story. They have just celebrated another anniversary this month. August is a busy month. Like Ray and me, Rip is also a Virgo. Another lovely restful event is attending the theatre with a group from Christ the Liberator Church. There will be 12 of us going to see the Elton John musical. We are supporting one of our local Mardi Gras krewes. There is a lot to be said about this bed rest order. I’m feeling great; I do hurt a little but that’s all in the healing process. I’m getting stronger, and that means I can stay out longer and do more. If I had the money, we’d be going out to dinner and doing light shopping once a day. Shopping is a downfall. Even at the Dollar General Store, I managed to spend $69 in one visit. How symbolic is that? Of course, one of the joys of shopping there is being able to make fun of so many strange, straight people, especially the ones with children. That is
also why we love Dot’s. What’s that? Ridiculing those less fortunate (straight) people isn’t kind or loving, you say. OH, Mary, get a grip. As if you haven’t done it and then pretended like you are all sweetness and light. This is just payback for all the years and even today when they make fun of us or vote against our well-being. In Louisiana, we have truly earned the right. I have to stop this fussing because I was told not to let stress upset me. Happy thoughts are the order of the day. So I’m thinking of something silly and fun to wear for Southern Decadence. I’m also thinking about getting involved with the Forum for Equality so that I can do interviews for the mayor’s race. I may live in Republican Metairie but my heart is in Liberal New Orleans. Have you read or heard about Forum’s activities? They have taken up the state wide need for Gay political activism. I, for one, am very grateful for their efforts. Since the fall of LAGPAC, Forum has grown and become a strong voice for the GLBT community. There was a time when they were too Conservative. Today both the Board and membership are more balanced. Between the Forum and PFLAG, I believe that the best is being done to educate the GLBT and straight communities. PFLAG is making great efforts to reach parents, teachers and counselors. It is our goal to make schools safe for Gay teens. It is our desire to see bright Gay students get the education they desire. Hillary was right, it does take a village. Her husband was right too. A bj anyplace, anytime is not a bad thing. Women would understand that better if it were easier for them to enjoy it or if they had the company of Ray and Randy everyday talking about it. It has gotten to the point where none of my neighbors will look me in the eye but they will stand outside my privacy fence to listen. Gay men have such naughty and fun stories to tell. And, of course, none of the three of us know how to speak softly. The old maid next door giggles when she sees me. I just smile and giggle back at her. Don’t forget to wish Winston and Stewart Butler a Happy Birthday when you see them during Southern Decadence weekend. With the passing of so many of our older and grander GLBT community members, we need to enjoy and remember those who are still with us and can teach us so much about our past and what to expect in our future. I hope to see many of you at SD. I am very excited about getting out again. Until next time, I wish you all good health. I know first-hand that is the most blessed gift.
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the pink pastor by Rev. Clinton Crawshaw E-mail: pastor@bigeasymcc.com www.bigeasymcc.com
HIV/AIDS EMERGENCY ALERT!
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don’t usually use my column to plead causes, and especially not on the most widely read issue of the year, but I was in a meeting yesterday with Vicky Weeks, the director of Belle Reve (an assisted living facility for people living with HIV/AIDS) and was horrified to discover that we are only weeks away from losing The Ryan White CARE act, which, if congress and The Senate does not act, will expire on September 30th. This federal legislation provides the money for the ADAP scheme as well as for a wide range of HIV related healthcare, and its failure would be a disaster of biblical proportions. It is now that we need to act, and telephone congressman Cao, Congressman Scalise and Senators Landrieu and Vitter to urge them vigorously to support and expedite renewal of this bill. Even a brief interruption of funding (and therefore medication) could lead to drug resistance developing which will cause major health problems even if the medication is later resumed. To most of the readers of Ambush! I won’t need to lay out the importance of ADAP and Ryan White funding, and it will be obvious what a disaster it would be if it is interrupted, even for a short time! Ryan White funding has saved countless lives, and continues to help over half a million people in the United States. Last year the total allocation to The City of New Orleans was $7,669,652, money we could never have found from elsewhere. New York City received almost $112 million, along with cities throughout the country. It is vital that legislators receive testimony as to the importance of these services in ordinary people’s lives, and understand that the withdrawal of these funds will not mean just inconvenience, and a bit of political brinksmanship, but will mean a public health disaster, and ultimately, deaths. There is a chance this may all have been magically resolved in the few days between me writing this and it appearing in print, but the risk to public health is graver than the risk of writing a redundant article! Lethargy is a dangerous thing when it comes to politics; too often we assume that something is so ridiculous, or so wicked it could never happen – then it happens! We assume that legislation is some obviously essential that it is never at risk, or that a new bill is so discriminatory that it will never get through – time and again such happy assumptions are proved wrong. In the last few months I have met with Senator Landrieu’s staff twice about ongoing LGBT law reform, and the one thing that I have taken from those meetings is how much politicians respond to stimulus! It is telephone calls, emails and letters that prod politicians into action and these are the things they use to judge depth of feeling in their constituencies. We as a community are known for our lethargy, and it is no coincidence that we seem to always end up at the bottom of the list when it comes to rights and reforms. Let’s make sure that EVERYONE knows how important the health of our HIV positive brothers and sisters is to us, and ensure that Ryan White funding continues for a long time to come! Senator Mary Landrieu, Hale Boggs Federal Building 500 Poydras Street, Room 1005, New Orleans, LA 70130, Voice: 504.589.2427 Senator David Vitter, 2800 Veterans Blvd., Suite 201, Metairie, LA 70002, Main: 504.589.2753 Congressman Cao, 4640 So. Carrollton Ave. Suite 120, New Orleans, LA 70119, Phone: 504.483.2325 Congressman Steve Scalise, 110 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 500, Metairie, LA 70005, Phone: 504.837.1259 P.S. You may have noticed me disgracing billboards around the state – many thanks to the folks at HIV411.org for photo shopping my image and making me look ten years younger! www.HIV411.org is the new one-stop-shop for information, links and services in Louisiana regarding HIV/ AIDS, and I hope you’ll check out their website! Rev Clinton Crawshaw is the full-time pastor of The Big Easy MCC. They meet every Sunday at 5pm at 1333 S. Carrollton Avenue.
everybody's a critic by Gary Glitter E-mail: gglitter04@yahoo.com
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome
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elcome to all the visitors that are in town to partake of this festive occasion we here in New Orleans call, Southern Decadence, or to all in the know, Gay Mardi Gras. Yes, it’s that time when after the long, hot summer that we want to go out and play, and what a better time than almost exactly six months from the other Mardi Gras. That’s right, the creatures in the swamp get a little restless and have to have a big old long weekend to let go and have a parade and all kinds of “treats” happening before the cool winds are upon us. And what a better time than on Labor Day Weekend! With that said I must warn you that you must pace yourself and not try to partake of too many things at one time or you will surely have that old Voodoo spell come upon you and you won’t remember what, who, or even if you were here to begin with. We want to tell everyone that you must pace yourself and not try to drink all that you “think” you can, remember that even though there is much happening, you cannot be everywhere and do everything. To maintain yourself, you must remember to eat, and sleep like you normally would if you were at home. As you know New Orleans is open 24 hours a day and therefore you can find food, and drink every hour of the day. Try and set yourself to attend as many of the events as possible as every bar is having something special so you can pick and choose what you want to see. Also, we have to warn you that any nudity or public urination will most definitely subject you to being arrested, and just like for Mardi Gras, that means that if you get arrested during this holiday weekend, you will not be able to get out until after all of this is over, which means Tuesday. That’s right, since all government offices will be closed for the long weekend, you will be in jail for awhile. By the time you get out, you and your cell mate, Bubba, will probably be married and you’ll have a baby on the way. Explain that to the folks back home. Remember, don’t do anything here that you wouldn’t want your folks to see or find out about back home. And with that said, “Have a good time and a safe holiday!?!"
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his just in, Tubby’s/Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal St. is announcing a special show for Southern Decadence Saturday at 9pm, called Queens of Comedy. This show
Miss American Dynasty Gia
has been arranged, and directed by Nathan Brooks, who will also serve as the emcee. Appearing in the show will be Chelsea DeLorean Divine, who is known for her impersonations, Apheelia Breast, Miss Gia, who is the GAA Cheridon Award Winner for 2009, and also is Miss American Dynasty 2009/10, Chica LaRouge, Anita Rich Goodman, and special guests. This will surely be an excellent show to see and should be able to tickle your funny bone, or whatever you need tickled. Come see how these “queens” do comedy. And it’s free! See you there!
Pageant Info
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he Miss American Dynasty National Contest will be held in May 2010 in New Orleans. For interested promoters, the first year is Franchise Fee Free. For more details and complete rule book, contact Nathan Brooks at missamericandynasty@gmail.com or see MySpace.com/ MissAmericanDynasty.
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New Orleans Restaurant/Deli Guide
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ith Southern Decadence here, you will want to try some of the best food in the world at the great eateries the city has to offer. You can find out more on what each has to offer below. Also, make sure and peruse their ads in this edition for more even more information. Bywater Restaurant, Deli & BBQ, 3162 Dauphine St., 944.4445, is noted for its gumbo, barbeque, pizza, sandwiches and specials serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 9am-9pm Mon.-Tues., 8am-10pm Thurs.-Sun., closed Wed. MasterCard/Visa accepted. Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St., offers romantic courtyard or indoor dining along with both eclectic culinary creations and cocktails. Serving lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. brunch 10am-3pm. Call 412.8965 for reservations or additional information. Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., is open 7 days and features breakfast including build your own omelettes. But let’s not forget their fab burgers grilled right under a hub cap and then there’s all those sandwiches, sides, desserts and shakes. Call 598.1010 or visit CloverGrill.COM. Country Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa St. Under the direction of Chef Coy LeBeau, he has taken attention to detail and ingredient, and focused on a more contemporary menu at an even more affordable price point. Still the best food, but at even more unbelievable value! Serving 7 days 11am-10pm and Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Visit TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM or call 945.0742 for more information. The Embers Original Bourbon House, 700 Bourbon, 523.1485. You can still enjoy the charm and ambience of Old New Orleans while dining on fresh Louisiana seafood, great steaks, po-boys, and authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine and some Italian to make it interesting, all served on the largest balcony on Bourbon Street. Only two blocks from the corner of Bourton and St. Ann Streets, and the heart of Decadence. Lunch Thursday-Sunday 11am-3pm, dinner nightly 4pm-midnight, Krystal, 116 Bourbon at Canal, Open 24 hours, it's one of the best stops for fast food with tasty burgers, hot dogs and breakfast. Call 523.4030 for more info. Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Place is famous for its wood fired gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads and appetizers. Open 7 days from 11am-10pm, call 522.9500 or visit LouisianaPizzaKitchen.COM. Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., features Italian specialties including salads, pizzas, sandwiches and both lunch and dinner entrees. Lunch 11am-5pm Thurs.-Mon., Dinner 5pm-10pm 7 days. Call 522.6746 for info. Orleans Grapevine Wine & Bar Bistro, 720 Orleans, 523.1930, is located in a beautifully renovated 1809 building offering a pleasant atmosphere, extensive wine list with over 350 selections and delicious food including prime steaks, lobster tails, and rack of lamb. Serving dinner 5-11pm daily. The Pelican Club, 312 Exchange Alley, 523.1504, PelicanClub.COM. With its tasteful but comfortable ambience, The Pelican Club serves contemporary Louisiana cuisine specializing in seafood. The restaurant is conveniently located in the French Quarter on historic Exchange Alley, an easy walk from most downtown hotels. Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St., 529.1416, was voted Restaurant/Deli of the Year once again and is open 24 hours 7 days. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the deli offers free delivery. Tiramisu 55 Restaurant & Bar, 123 Carondelet, 581.3288, serves Southern, Italian and seafood specialties. Get breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Open 24 hours, take out and delivery is also available for the French Quarter and CBD.
Prime Rib with baked potato Sunday evenings at Bywater Restaurant, Deli & BBQ, 3162 Dauphine St.
Seafood Martini Ravigote: Maine Lobster, Gulf Shrimp and Jumbo Lump Crabmeat with Yukon Gold Potato Salad at The Pelican Club, 312 Exchange Alley Eggplant Parmesan at Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St.
Gourmet Burger with fries at The Country Club, 634 Louisa St. Roasted Duck Breast at Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St.
Spaghetti at Tiramisu 55 Restaurant & Bar, 123 Carondelet Louisiana Crawfish Pasta at The Embers Original Bourbon House, 700 Bourbon St.
BBQ Brisket with two sides at Restaurant/Deli of the Year Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St.
16oz. Porterhouse Cut 'T-Bone' with loaded baked potato at The Embers Original Bourbon House, 700 Bourbon St.
Eggplant & Crab Benedict Sunday Brunch at Bywater Restaurant, Deli & BBQ, 3162 Dauphine St.
Gourmet Pizza (Salsiccia Marinara) at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Place
Blackened Ribeye at The Country Club, 634 Louisa St.
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drag 101 by Ida Slapter E-mail: ida_slapter00@yahoo.com our old Aunty Ida here, and has she been watching you as I promised. Now I hate to say this but, some of you have not been reading what I have been writing, or you just don’t care about what you look like or the overall picture that you present. I have been around to some of the shows and several contests/pageants, and my dears, shame, shame, shame. I fully realize that this is not the best drag friendly type of weather, however, some of you are just not very adept at taking your appearance very seriously.
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Cute partygoers at Emerald City Girls Gone Wild Mae & Erika at Emerald City
I never thought that I would see the day when I would go to a contest/pageant and see ANY of the contestants WITHOUT panty hose on stage. Obviously, you have no idea what that looks like from the audience, let alone what kind of an image it gives you. Very UNPROFESSIONAL !!!!! I was truly taken back, and wanted to run up and throw a tablecloth around you to save you from the embarrassment. Not only did this happen at a contest/pageant, but also at one of the shows that I attended, where one of the guest performers came out, gorgeous hair, make-up, and dress, but right in front of God and everyone, did not have on any panty hose, and to top it off, she saw fit not to even shave her legs. Now what is that about ???!!??? While we’re on the subject, what is this I am seeing, again at not one, not two, but three contest/pageant’s where one of the contestants has made an appearance with rips and tears in their outfits, and yes, their panty hose. How amazing is it that someone would want a “title” so bad, that they would practice and practice, then proceed to go out in front of an audience with an outfit that was not perfect ? I can understand not being able to get a new outfit every time you make an appearance, however, I cannot understand not keeping your things in repair at all times. There is absolutely no excuse for this !!! When I started doing this column, it was my intention to try and help all of you drags and dragsters to improve your image and to give you hints on how to be able to get the look that you were dreaming of for your “drag” persona. As I told you, I have been through all of this and it is not easy, it takes persistence and determination. But, if you don’t care what image you portray to others, then I’m afraid there is nothing that old Aunty Ida can do to help you.
Strip-Off contestant at Emerald City Shelley in her hot Eighties outfit at HENA Eighties Party Anna Rexia at Emerald City
Pretty Couple Jay & Gennifer at HENA Eighties Party
Ebony St. Clair emceeing Strip-Off at Emerald City
Tony & Luis at suite at Hilton - now we know why he was my personal favorite
The boustierre is working overtime for Sharon at the HENA Party
My personal favorite Strip-Off contestant at Emerald City - Luis!
Tony’s Southern Decadence Suite at Hilton for HENA
Well, my little Princess Prunella has to go for a walk, she’s sitting with her legs crossed, so I’m assuming that’s a hint. Will be out wandering for Southern Decadence and watching what is happening, and I’ll be watching you. P.S. Panty hose were made for the purpose to make women’s legs look better and give them that glow that you can’t get without them. (And only wear nude to the top pantyhose, not control top.)
Drag King Patrick at Emerald City
Emerald City bartender Charlie
Erin & Valerie on the balcony next to mine at the Hilton
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Pensacola boys Josh & Chris, who work at the Hilton, at the HENA Eighties Party
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Around Town
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ehearsals for the 2009-2010 season for the New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus begin in Baton Rouge on Thursday, September 10th at 7:30pm at the University Presbyterian Church on Dalrymple Drive. The chorus rehearses each Thursday in Baton Rouge from 7:30 - 9:30pm and once a month (on a Sunday afternoon) in the New Orleans area. If you have been thinking about joining the chorus - or just enjoy singing - this is an opportunity for you to participate in this endeavor. The next concert is the 2009 Christmas Concert, which will be held in New Orleans on Friday, December 18 and in Baton Rouge on Saturday, December 19. For more information, contact Kevin Serrin at ccabatonrouge@ccabatonrouge.org. Splash has a lot of great things planned for September. On the 4th, they will have another Retro Rewind, which will have lots of 80s and 90s music and also a chance for you to play plinko. A Tiger Pep Rally will take place on September 11, the first of the season, so you need to be there to support the LSU Tigers. America’s favorite game show (The Price is Right) is scheduled for September 18, and on the 25th, it’s wet boxer time again with super sexy guys in the barest of attire and trying for the big money. George’s continues to be the best venue in town for karaoke. They also have those cool dudes prancing around on the bar to entice you into that erotic fantasy world. Overall, it is just a great place to have a drink, meet friends, gaze at some of the hottest bartenders around this part of the country, and a fun place to enjoy some nice shows. Just remember, George’s is the place with the personal touch. A big (and especially nice) event has taken place at Hound Dogs. Let’s just say it was a joyous occasion. I loved the invitation. It stated “come see what’s hangin’” and that caught my attention immediately. It was not what you think, so get your thinking in the correct mode, sweeties. Joy had her first art show at this Main Street establishment, and it really turned out nicely for this sweetheart. In addition to the artwork, there was great camaraderie from the locals who came out to support her and her work, and there were other giftables for sale as well as some nice snacks. As usual, Joy had the place decorated festively for the occasion. A new lesbian-owned restaurant located downtown on Lafayette Street, directly across from the Hilton Hotel, is worth checking out. According to their website, Dalton’s is a full-service bar and live music venue. The building located at 244 Lafayette Street is thriving to the sounds of great live music and good times. Stop in for a cool adult beverage, listen to Baton Rouge’s finest bands and see why Dalton’s is one of downtown’s favorite destinations. Dalton’s setup is also conducive to hosting committee and general meetings.
The entire downtown area is a great place to spend time when you are out and about. Nights are different now from what they used to be. There is actually some activity going on, and all those empty buildings are a thing of the past. It is rather nice to see so many great restaurants, coffee shops, and bars for the pleasure of those who dare to be different. I really think everyone should take note of our only classy European-style coffee shop. It is such a welcome little shop, called Strand’s, with a lot of atmosphere in this old building on Laurel Street, a block off the River Road. The coffee is fantastic, and those wonderful snacks are just not found anywhere else in the city. Let’s hope this one stays around for a long time. They are only open now from Tuesday through Friday, but discussions are under way to change this in the near future. Try it out. I think you will agree with me that this is simply an outstanding place to gather for coffee and good friendships. If you enjoy Mexican food, you have two delightful places to hang out. El Rio Grande Restaurant on Airline Highway is very gay friendly, and lots of happy people dine there. Mestizo’s on Acadian is gayowned and really a great place to sip one or two. Even though the two are both Mexican, the food menus are quite different. A good place to buy unusual gifts is Nature’s Treasures in the Circa 1859 complex on Government Street. While there, you can visit other shops and dine at Yvette’s little restaurant. The atmosphere is great, and the complex covers most of the block. It’s just a different and enjoyable place to add to your schedules.
Important Meeting
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he recent LGBT community planning meeting was a huge success. Nearly 40 people braved the thunderstorms and traffic to come together, discuss issues, and offer suggestions for the future of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organization and activities in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area. Some meeting highlights: The crowd in attendance was surprisingly diverse, with excellent representation by gender, age, race, ethnicity, skills and interest. Everyone felt that a formal organization (or multiple organizations) representing LGBT people in greater Baton Rouge is necessary and important. An appropriate organizational structure needs to be researched and identified to meet the diverse needs of the community. Renewed leadership with fresh ideas and perspectives, representing the diversity of the community, is needed. Well-prepared, professionallytrained, articulate spokespeople should be identified to speak on behalf of the community when approached by the media, elected officials, and the public. Communication across the many
different LGBT groups in the Baton Rouge area and the state needs to be organized, coordinated and consistent. Past obstacles should not prevent success moving forward. The need to find ways to build upon and sustain the energy and enthusiasm generated at this meeting was pointed out, thus making participation fun and rewarding. The most significant outcome of this meeting was the creation of four committees that will pursue specific objectives and report back to the next communitywide forum, which will be held in September. The four committees are: Organization Structure, Communications/Marketing/Public Relations, Education and Advocacy, and Outreach and Recruitment.
People Pleasures
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really need to get together with Gerry and Luther again for dinner soon. We have all been so busy that we just haven’t even had time for pizza. It would be nice to add that sexy and gorgeous Jeremy to the menu - oops gathering. I do believe that this is one of the sexiest guys I’ve seen around in quite some time. When you put him beside Luther, you have the greatest pair of book ends possible - two absolutely beautiful studs - and really nice guys. As you can see, I’m in deep lust - again. I’m hoping to run into a lot of friends at Decadence this year. I know quite a few guys who are planning to join in the fun in the Crescent City. I can only hope that I get [continued on 43]
in the spotlight by Gary Glitter E-mail: gglitter04@yahoo.com
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
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orry that my column will be a little short this week, but I have been suffering with a case of bronchitis. I was at a local, unnamed bar, which was having a show and they had on the fog machine, and needless to say I breathed in a whole fog bank and filled my lungs with all that stuff it didn’t need. Then the next day, got caught in the rain and went into another bar and it was so cold, I thought I was in a meat locker. Everything shrunk up so small, and my nipples stood out, I thought I had a sex change. It took me 10 days of not going anywhere to come back to normal, whatever that is !?! So have relied on my good friends to tell me what has been happening.
Queen of Rampart Pageant
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ccording to Rikki Redd, the Queen of Rampart Street Pageant went as well as could be expected considering there were only 2 contestants: Passion Armani Cassidine, and Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Even though the pageant started late, it was a fight to the finish and much gnashing of teeth, before the winner was announced. Rikki Redd, Miss Starlight 2009, entertained the audience and Miss Jaded Jade was the Emcee for the evening. Last year's winner, Queen of Rampart Street 2008, Tahtiana, also entertained and gave up her crown. The contestants went through the regular categories, presentation, evening gown, talent and Q&A. The judges for the evening were : Miss D, Kelly and Aletha. I don’t want to say they were the “judges from hell”, but, they made the girls go through their paces and earn every point. When it finally came to the end of the pageant, and the winner was announced, the new Queen of Rampart Street 2009 was Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Congratulations to Mercedes!
Drag Survivor - Week 3
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nd then there were eight (8), and as in any reality show, the claws came out and the bitchiness begins. This could very easily
be something you would see on TV and Oz, and Tommy Elias have happened upon the perfect way to pit “drag queen” against “drag queen” and the audience just eats it up, and so do the “queens”. And my two favorite lesbian emcees, Ellen and Rosie aka Persana and Blanche were there to help the “girls” bitch it up. This week's theme was “Country” and Persona was perfect in her “Broke Back Lesbian” outfit, and Blanche was fabulous in her flowered curtain outfit with three foot tall hair, she looked like a “Munchkin” that blew up !!! (you know I love you girls). The line-up for the evening was: 1. Sable, 2. Carmen, 3. Felina, 4. Mercedes, 5. Sha’nya, 6. Tahtiana, 7. Candi, 8. Deanna, and the fun began. While each contestant did their number, the other contestants were watching. Each contestant was judged on her ability to lip sync and nothing else. Of course they did stay in the spirit of things and dressed accordingly, however they were warned that they must stay on stage where the judges could see them at all times. When they finished they were brought to the stage and each one got to say who they thought should be the one voted off this week. (And this is where the “bitchiness” came in). It came down to 3, Sable, Felina, Mercedes. Then the judges got to vote, Sable stayed, and Felina and Mercedes tied, so they had to “Lip Sych for Their Lives”. Each one had to do their song over again. (I give Felina credit, she sat right on the edge of the stage and sang right to the judges, so they couldn’t miss a thing). And when the judges voted again, Felina was safe, and Mercedes had to go. It was very enjoyable, but, the crowd needs to realize that this starts at 10:30p and you need to get there early to get a seat. Oh, I almost forgot, they had a new “Torch Boy”, a cute little bald man, and he carried his torch well, honey! See you there next week and see what evil these girls can come up with. Get ‘em Girls !?!
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Roy & Big Daddy
Cassidy St. James being crowned Come to Daddy!!!
Maya McNeil & our str8 bois
Cassidy and Roy Miss Olympus & the cutie
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Persana Shoulders rocks the house
Tami Tarmac - Who wants Italian? MGLA ’08 Anastasia, 1st Alternate Bambi, MGLA ’09 Cassidy & Miss Gay America Victoria Persana picks with the Judges Big Daddy & Taylor Stevens
Cassidy & her crew
Tori Taylor It’s a Sordid Lives
Mommy Dearest!!!
Beyoncea Black
Miss Gay America Victoria DePaula
MGLA 2009 Judges
Miss Gay Louisiana America 2009 Cassidy St. James
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20th Miss Gay Louisiana America Pageant at Olympus Bar ~ Alexandria, Louisiana
The Devil Wears Prada
hot tails of red stick ...from 40 to spend some time with Kenneth. This is one of those talented writers you just can’t help but love. Not only is his work outstanding in every way, but he is just a joy to be around. Sitting in his study and discussing mutual interests while sipping on a great Manhattan is just one of the great pleasures that this friendship brings forth. Besides this, I have that special gift I always bring him that he enjoys so much. Stay well, my friend. We have a lot of catching up to do. My good buddy Michael stopped by this week to chat awhile before heading on to work. We share a mutual interest in gardening and hybridizing hibiscus, so we always have lots to share with each other. Michael is just one of the greatest guys you will ever meet. He is such a hard worker, devoted to his partner Mark, and always so willing to help me in my own projects. You don’t find a jewel in life like Michael that often, and I do so love our friendship. I also ran into Little Corey at the Farmers Market last week. I was surprised to see him up and about so early in the morning, but the treat was just being in his company. This avid Tiger fan can hardly wait until the season starts and is counting down the days. He’s also about to be off to a Florida beach with friends. Be safe, sweetie. You are loved. BC Boy is a little under the weather, and I worry about this exceptional young man. It would appear that he had a light heart attack earlier this week, and he has some surgery scheduled (actually as I write this report). He is just one of those friends that you love and enjoy being around, and I’m hoping and praying he will be back among the healthy quickly. He is such a hard worker and someone that I’ve known for a long time. His sincerity and generosity to others is so outstanding, and he really stands tall among the masses. He is just one of those unsung heroes that goes out of his way to help others in so many ways. I saw Walker down at David’s house the other day, but I didn’t have time to stop and talk with him. I did, however, learn from one of my contacts that he has taken on a management role at a family relocation business based in the downtown area. He still trains some clients in the
mornings and directs multiple group fitness classes downtown and in City Park after 5 p.m. This wonderful little stud really knows how to stay busy. I do, however, miss seeing him and that big silver limo “hangin’ out” in the neighborhood. Edward and James really miss living in Spanish Town, but they are very happy together in their large house in Capital Heights. They even built a really nice cocktail bar in a building on the property and jokingly call it “the wood shop.” It is always full of new and old friends, and everyone enjoys these two great hosts.
As we now prepare to enjoy another great Southern Decadence, just remember to be thankful for the good times, the good friends, and all the good memories that we are able to share with others. It’s a family thing. Enjoy this period of time. Take care. Be safe. And remember to always wrap that rascal. It’s the right thing to do.
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Gorgeous Jeremy and adorable Andy
Jeremy, Chansley and Luther Dynamic John and his sweetie Phil That gorgeous Jeremy again
Stephen and his kingly John
Enjoying a night out
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Trio of happy studs
Richard and marvelous Luther
Richard and sexy Michael Couple enjoying night out
Splash’s wonderful Miss Trixxie
Having fun at George’s
Michael and Jeremy
Twosome - Todd and Todd
Jimmy with Hound Dogs Johnny
Three sexy studs
Performing at George’s
Cody and Todd
Richard and Hound Dogs Joy
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Dynamic Sweeties ~ Baton Rouge, Louisiana ~ By Brad Benedict
Getting it on (or off) at Splash
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Miss Breanna Jayde Kelly, ladies and gents
Keisha Seauxphynne sittin’ up on her thrown...beware
Nick and the lovely Lady Erica
lake charles paparazzi
Matty and Nicholas Cruz
Chad with Miss Arlene Cody just won’t leave the people alone Lady GAGA...
Chad...the man in the mirror is what he’s...well yea
Your Lake Charles Pride Court
And these two together should NEVER happen...lol See...here he is again
And here we have nick in a dress... how u like me now
And the crowd goes wild for Miss Daisy Dukes
Nick n Robert ready to service you all night long
Mikey performing her all that night for the crowd
Miss Jasmine n Jayde
Nick finally got one in with Miss Arlene
Princess Aaryonna Von Omboi
John and his SBB!!!
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Ready to Service You ~ Lake Charles, Louisiana
Miss Gay Pride of Lake Charles, Tonya Alexander Nixx
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What was she grinning for, it’s just a camera
Miss “G” with her two hunks of the night
Well now, here ya go...
This is how you do a group shot!
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paparazzi Your manager smiling for some good reason
What’s up???
Tauntie and one of her nieces
TONY...Leave the customers alone...lol Darren Parker and Wendy Wallace
Rick and the boys cruisin’ on by
John keeping Ryan from gettin’ to work
One of our best customers, Mrs. Cora, We love you Lady!
Would somebody just say Bingo, it’s just DRAGIN’ on
A crowd shot with Saint Cecilia playin’ live Smile...
Cocktailin’ at the bar
Always has a smile on for the camera
Three ladies ready for one fabulous night at the SF
Lights, camera, action...I just duno
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Lights, Camera, Action @ Sound Factory & Back Side ~ Lafayette, Louisiana ~ Photos by Chris Perkins
Cruisin’, Gettin', Playin' @ Jules Downtown ~ Lafayette, Louisiana ~ Photos by Chris Perkins
Ben n Sam takin' some time to show us some love
allons acadiana by Chris Perkins, Lafayette, Louisiana E-mail: keebler_6984@yahoo.com
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o now that school is back in and the hustle and bustle of the summer months die down, we start getting ourselves ready for the holidays ahead, because with the holidays come partyies, and other great things to look forward to no matter what you like to do. The first one on everyone’s mind is happening this weekend, Southern Decadence! Where will you be? New Orleans is at it again this year and we all know that it will be just as fabulous as always, for just so many reasons. So just in case you haven’t kept up with the latest going on around you in your very own state, here it is, Southern Decadence in New Orleans this weekend. Hopefully all will have a blast and party a little extra for me, I will be back in Lafayette covering the few people that will be left, but I want to know minute by minute play of all the juicy gossip. Well anyway, let me get back to my side of town, Lafayette the city that is filled with just so much surprises, and lately it happens all in our faces, the question is, do we open our eyes to be able to see what is really going on and why? School has definitely let back in for the fall semester with the last slow weeks all of downtown has experienced in the last week and
maybe even a little more, but we all know they will get tired of not drinking, they will be back shortly Some are also just saving some money before going to New Orleans this weekend. Well which ever the situation may be you know you will always be able to find drink specials seven nights a week at the one and only Sound Factory. Like the Happy Hour specials all night long Monday nights with a Pool Tournament that you can enter and possibly win some money, or if you're good at convincing you may be one of the lucky two people that the bartender will take his clothes off on a big Monday night. Wednesday night you get to pick, the music that is, any and every song you can think Macky will play it for you. Keep in mind that if you need to grab something to eat on Thursday nights it’s dinner and a movie, with a different guest cook every week and a different movie that is gay themed. If you want to laugh, Drag Bingo every other Thursday is a wonderful way to get a good laugh in. Now Sunday is where they really out do themselves, with another free lunch, drinks under two dollars until six in the afternoon, which is when Sound Factory opens and they serve free Coors Light
draft beer and one dollar well drinks until nine. After nine, they begin getting ready for one awesome Drag Show which has gotten a lot better with the crowd coming in to watch the shows and the people that are actually performing in them now, so go check it out for yourself. Welcoming back to the downtown area, Jules Downtown, that's right you read correctly, Club Seven was sold a few weeks back to your new owners Wendy Wallace and Darren Parker. They left the option of the new name to the customers this time and everyone that voted, chose the old name, Jules Downtown, so they thank everyone and they will take the old name and make it the new, Jules Downtown. They have many exciting things coming this month, Kristy Lee will be returning Friday, September 25, they are having a Jules Reunion Party on Saturday, September 26th, and Joey’s second annual Drag Birthday Party Thursday, September 17th. So give the new owners a big welcome to the streets of Lafayette and just go check them out, also visit them on-line to get up to date plans on events and all that they have coming our way, and we are happy to say that FINALLY, Jules Downtown is now once again gay owned and operated, so now ladies and gents we have two true gay bars that are owned by the gays for the gays. Something for all of us to be proud of when we go out downtown. And lastly, we can't forget to talk about our people over in the Lake Charles area. The big LC is coming along themselves with many surprises in store for all to enjoy. Of course we already know that that is the
place to be on a Friday night if you really want to dance and be around a crowd of people that just know how to party all night long. They also have other things that you should go check them out for, like Drag Bingo every Thursday night, shot specials, give-aways and a chance to laugh your ass off, believe me you wont be disappointed. If feeling like a star is your thing, then head out there on Thursday, tell DJ Chad Evans what you want to sing and he will let you be a star for the duration of the song. You will have fun no matter which night you decide to go. The guys that work there are really nice and will see to it that you enjoy your time spent there. After all that is what keeps people coming back. So no matter where you are, nor what you want to do, just stop by and say hi to any one of these places and the staff at each will be sure that you have a great night there. All of these clubs are on-line so you can get up to the minute up dates of what's going on and the information will be much more accurate. So hopefully everyone will have a safe Labor Day Weekend, a fabulous Southern Decadence and until you decide to read this again, I will be some where downtown checking out the crowd and taking pictures, so I’ll see you out and about. Until then have a great time.
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The stage for Mr. Gulf Coast Bear
Mr. Gulf Coast Bear 2008 & 2009 with B-Bob’s Jerry
Venus gets into the biker theme at Bleather Weekend
Mr. Leather Renegades contestants David, Toby & Aaron
Mr. Southern Renegades ’09 Toby & Mr. Louisiana Leather ’08 John
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1st Ever Bleather Weekend ~ Mobile, Alabama
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We just found out about it this week on line,” says one handsome bear from New Orleans. “You’re on to something here. This could really grow into something big!” That was the prevailing thought from those who invaded Mobile August 14-16 for the first ever Bleather Weekend Mobile! The cooperative effort between local bear and leather organizations, along with four of the area bars, came off without a hitch There was great attendance at each of the weekend’s events, which included cocktail receptions, after hours parties, a grill out, a brunch and even a bear and leather contest. There are NO FEES and NO REGISTRATION for Bleather Weekend Mobile! You’re just required to have a good time! And what was the big attraction to Bleather Weekend Mobile? “All the men!” says a young man named Tony. “All the men in LEATHER!”, he was quick to add. And both leather and fur were well represented at all events, which included a cookout, brunch, cocktail receptions and, of course, the Mr. Southern Renegade Contest and the Mr. Gulf Coast Bear Contest. Pensacola’s Alan McAdams took top bear honors this year, while the leather contest was won by Mr. Toby Lefort of Metairie, Louisiana. Toby now advances to the Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest in New Orleans in October to represent both the Southern Renegades and B-Bob’s Bar in Mobile. Also advancing to that competition is first runner-up David Joseph of Mobile. There were indications that attendence would be good, when host hotel Hampton Inn & Suites quickly sold out the block of twenty “Bleather” rooms and had to designate more. A surprise of the weekend was the large crowds at both after hours parties, Friday’s at The Midtown Pub and Saturday’s at Gabriel’s Downtown. “I wasn’t expecting that many people,” says David , Gabriel’s patio bartender. “They came early and just stayed! Everyone seemed to have a really good time!” At Midtown Pub, the large parking lot overflowed and Bleather attendees were parking at businesses across the street. “We’ve never seen it like this!” pub owner Darrel Foret exclaimed. Saturday’s cookout at The Midtown Pub saw many of those people return, enjoying red beans and rice and every kind of sausage you can imagine. There was also a unique ice sculpture serving up chilled shots created with Barenjager, one of the Bleather Weekend supporters. Sunday’s Bleather Brunch at Vision’s Twist saw every table filled, and a good thing- Renegade David Peyton offered up a spread that boggled everyone’s mind (which wasn’t hard to do by Sunday morning). How can we make Bleather better? That will be an ongoing project for all of those involved. www.mobilebleatherweekend.com will
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Clover Grill’s Sheeka & James
SDGMS XXXV Paloma & Tittie Toulouse with Parade Lt. Toby Lefort
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Princesse Stephaney & Marcy Marcell in The Golden Age Revue at JohnPaul’s
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The Big Stars of the 38th Southern Decadence Weekend
Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XXXV Tittie Toulouse & Paloma will lead the 35th Official Southern Decadence Parade Sunday, September 6th starting at Tubby's Golden Lantern, 2pm
Lesbian Gay Band Association (LGBA) Mass Wind Ensemble will march behind the Grand Marshals in the 35th Southern Decadence Parade; additionally the ensemble will perform Incantations in concert later that evening, September 6th at Harrah's Theatre, 8pm
Deborah Cox headlines the 6th Bourbon Street Extravaganza (BSE) sponsored by Napoleon's Itch at the corner of Bourbon & St. Ann Saturday, September 5th at 5pm
Circuit Great DJ Joe Gauthreaux will spin Friday, September 4th, 12midnight-5am, joined by the Men of Manwatch on the bar at Dance Club of the Year Oz
Bianca Del Rio will emcee & perform in Glitz: The Art of Female Impersonation at Harrah's Theatre Thursday & Friday, September 3rd & 4th, 9pm; additionally, Bianca will appear for Dingo at Oz on Thursday 6pm till 8pm, & Monday, September 7th 5-7pm
Jeanie Tracy returns to BSE Sandy Vee Anderson as Dolly Parton live at BSE Circuit Great DJ Phil B will spin Saturday, September 5th, 12midnight-5am, joined by the Men of Manwatch on the bar at Dance Club of the Year Oz
Gina Brown to appear at BSE
The Prancing Rockets will appear at BSE
(Right) Circuit Great DJ David Knapp will spin Sunday, September 5th, 12midnight-5am, joined by the Men of Manwatch on the bar at Dance Club of the Year Oz
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quips that offer a perspective worth viewing. Also included are oil on canvas paintings that defy description. You have to come see them in person. FAB offers an exclusive showing of vintage gay bar posters, tapes and magazines, some more that 25 years old with special, discount pricing offers for purchases of multiple magazines and classic VHS tapes. The rare posters feature institutions such as Gauntlet II in Los Angeles, Jackhammer and Ambush in San Francisco, and Clementines in St. Louis. This special Decadence collection includes Mr. Leather posters from the 1980’s by Etienne and posters by Tom of Finland. Original comic books illustrated by Tom of Finland are also available. You will find hundreds of vintage magazines such as Honcho, Zeus, Eagle, Drummer, Numbers, After Dark, Christopher Street, Mandate, Blueboy, and In Touch and more. A healthy supply of physique pictorial beefcake zines from the 60’s and 70’s and 80’s are part of this Decadence showing. FAB features New Orleans and Louisiana new and used fiction, nonfiction and coffee table photo and art books as well as
new, used and signed GLBT novels and nonfiction – the most extensive GLBT book collection in the Gulf South. The highlight of your visit will include viewing the FAB nude art gallery featuring original paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints and posters as well as sculpture, all of which are available for purchase. Celebrate Decadence 2009 with a walk on the 500 and 600 blocks of Frenchmen Street – Faubourg Marigny “in” spot where locals dine, drink and enjoy great music from the jazz and music clubs, restaurants and bars combined with a late night visit to FAB – Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen Street, 504.947.3700, fabotis@yahoo.com.
bleather wknd. ...from 50 be an important part of that. The website won’t just lay idle until next year. It will be updated often with new pictures and fundraising events by both the bears and the leathermen. Raising funds is important, because there is no run fee or even registration for attending Bleather Weekend.
9am-5pm Mon.-Fri. 9am-12noon Sat.. And with the work load split between the bears and the Renegades, no one was overwhelmed with responsibilites. Keeping Bleather Weekend simple means those who throw this event can also enjoy it! A big BLEATHER thank you to our participating bars: B-Bob’s, Gabriel’s, Visions’ Twist & Midtown Pub... our host hotel, The Hampton Inn & Suites on Royal, and our clubs: The Gulf Coast Bear & Leather Association, The Southern Renegades and New Orleans’ own Lords of Leather. Bob Brunson worked hard on the sets for our contests. Vince and the staff at Midtown Pub cooked up a great grill out Saturday afternoon, and David Peyton’s incredible brunch and Sonia’s Bloody Mary Bar made Sunday’s farewell event at Vision’s something a cut above! Also, a big thank you to Jerry at BBob’s for sharing his AMBUSH ads with Bleather Weekend Mobile. Visit the website often to keep up with our plans and events. There’s MUCH more Bleather to come!
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southern decadence line-up TUESDAY, September 1st... 8am, giant new Official Southern Decadence Guide Ambush Mag, hits the streets in New Orleans, the rest of the Gulf South by Wednesday, September 2 WEDNESDAY, September 2nd... 10am-till, Get Decadent Outdoors: New Orleans Only Pool & Hot Tub Party, The Country Club 10pm, Southern Decadence Wet Jockey Shorts Contest hosted by Lisa Beaumann, judged by SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse & Paloma, plus the Boys from Around The World & the Corner Pocket Boys with $150 in cash & prizes, Corner Pocket 10:30pm, Drag Survivor hosted by Blanche Debris & Persana Shoulders, followed by The Bianca Del Rio Show at 11:30pm, with DJ Tim Pflueger, Dance Club of the Year Oz THURSDAY, September 3rd... 10am-till, Get Decadent Outdoors: New Orleans Only Pool & Hot Tub Party, The Country Club 2pm, DJ Tim Pflueger with The Men of Manwatch 6pm, Dance Club of the Year Oz 4pm until, Welcome to Bear Decadence Beer Bust, Rawhide 2010 6pm till, Boys from Around the World join the famous Corner Pocket Boys Dancing on the Bar, Corner Pocket 6-8pm, Dingo with Bianca Del Rio & Blanche Debris, Dance Club of the Year Oz 6-8pm, Decadent Ducks Early Arrivals Cocktails, 700 Club 8pm-4am, The Men of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 9pm, DJ Jason Lanoux, Dance Club of the Year Oz 9pm, Elias Productions presents Glitz: The Art of Female Impersonation, starring Bianca Del Rio, Teryl-Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Lawanda Jackson, Blanche Debris, Christina Cayne & Cody Collins with dancers Jeremy Roberts, Gawain Dupree, Josh Mesa & Darin Eliasen. Tickets available at TicketMaster.COM, The Theatre at Harrah's Casino 9pm, New Orleans Bear/Bear Trapper Social Club's ‘Rompin in da Swamp’ Pool Party, The Country Club 11pm, Kick Off Southern Decadence with USDA Prime Aged Beef Contest w/$100 cash prize, Good Friends Bar 11pm, Southern Decadence: 3rd Annual Fetish Ball crowning 3rd King of Decadence, Rawhide 2010 12midnight - Dick of Decadence Contest, all $5 cover charge proceeds goes to top 3 finishers, Balcony Bar, Cafe Lafitte in Exile 12midnight, Emcee Persona Shoulders brings the twelve beautiful Men of Manwatch to the stage, Dance Club of the Year Oz
FRIDAY, September 4th... 10am-till, Southern Decadence Ultimate Pool Party, The Country Club 12noon, DJ Tim Pflueger gets the festivaties started, Dance Club of the Year Oz 12noon-4pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 3pm till, Boys from Around the World join the famous Corner Pocket Boys Dancing on the Bar, Corner Pocket 4pm till 8pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 6pm, DJ Jason Lanoux, Dance Club of the Year Oz 8pm, New Orleans Bear/Bear Trapper Social Club Bear Beer Bust & BBQ, JohnPaul's 8pm till 12 midnight, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 9pm, Annual Official Southern Decadence Grand Marshals' Drag Show with Emcees SDGM XXXIII Regina Adams & Gary Glitter featuring SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse & Paloma, SDGM XXXIV Electra City, Miss Starlight Rikki Redd, Amon Ra's Mr. America Nathan Brooks, Miss Golden Lantern MIss D & Guests, Official Home of Southern Decadence: Tubby's Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal St. 9pm, DJ Tony B, Phoenix 9pm, Elias Productions presents Glitz: The Art of Female Impersonation, starring Bianca Del Rio, Teryl-Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Lawanda Jackson, Blanche Debris, Christina Cayne & Cody Collins with dancers Jeremy Roberts, Gawain Dupree, Josh Mesa & Darin Eliasen. Tickets available at TicketMaster.COM, The Theatre at Harrah's Casino 10pm, Leather Block Party & Vendor Fair with Beer Bust by Lords of Leather, Phoenix 12midnight-5am, It's Southern Decadence with Circuit Great Guest DJ Joe Gauthreaux, Resident DJs Tim Pflueger & Jason Lanoux, Lights by Johnny Eubanks & Parker, plus the hot Men of Manwatch all weekend long, Dance Club of the Year Oz SATURDAY, September 5th... 5am, Early Morning DJ JR, Dance Club of the Year Oz 10am-till, Southern Decadence Ultimate Pool Party, The Country Club 11am-2pm, Arctophile Party Returns, Cutter's 12 noon-6pm, DJ Tim Pflueger, Dance Club of the Year Oz 12noon-3pm, Grey Cross presents A Body Painting Exhibit of Fine Men, JohnPaul's 12noon-4pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 2-4pm, Decadent Ducks Singles Mixer, 700 Club 3pm till, Boys from Around the World join the famous Corner Pocket Boys Dancing on the Bar, Corner Pocket
4pm till 8pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 5pm, Napoleon's Itch presents the 4th Bourbon Street Extravaganza live free concert featuring Circuit Guest Stars live at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets 5-9pm, Playgirl.COM, BrokeStraightBoys.COM Pool Party, The Country Club 6pm-midnight, DJ Jason Lanoux, Dance Club of the Year Oz 8pm, New Orleans Bear/Bear Trapper Social Club Sire Ursus of Decadence Contest, JohnPaul's 8pm till 12 midnight, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 9pm, Lords of Leather host Sleaze Blackout Beer Bust w/DJ Karbin, Phoenix 9pm, Queens of Comedy with Emcee 1st Alt. Mr. Oklahoma USA Nathan Brooks featuring Michael Jackson Impersonator Chelsea DeLorean Divine, Apheelia Breast, Miss American Dynasty Gia, Chica La Rouge, Anita Rich Goodman & Guests, Official Home of Southern Decadence: Tubby's Golden Lantern 9pm, Southern Decadence 2009, Live DJ, 700 Club, Official Sponsor of the Decadent Ducks 11ish pm, Marcy Marcell's Grand Decadence Show, JohnPaul's 12midnight-5am, It's Southern Decadence with Circuit Great Guest DJ Phil B., Resident DJs Tim Pflueger & Jason Lanoux, Lights by Johnny Eubanks & Parker, plus the hot Men of Manwatch all weekend long, Dance Club of the Year Oz SUNDAY, September 6th... 5am, Early Morning DJ JR, Dance Club of the Year Oz 9am, Bear Breakfast featuring Best Bear Beard, Butt, Belly & Chest Contest, Phoenix 10am, Pre-Parade Cocktail Lineup with $1 Mimosas, JohnPaul's 10am-till, Southern Decadence Ultimate Pool Party, The Country Club 11:30am-1:30pm, Decadent Ducks Sunday Services with Candy Samples, 700 Club 12 noon-6pm, DJ Tim Pflueger, Dance Club of the Year Oz 12noon-4pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 12noon, Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XXXV Brunch & Makeup Party, Friendly Bar 12noon-2pm, 3P (Pre-Parade Party) & Show with Emcees Gary Glitter & Nathan Brooks featuring Rikki Redd, Blanche Debris, Barry Bareass, Jasmin SX, Entertainers of the Year Ama Rosa & Coca, Princesse Stephaney, Gia, Gay.COMs Mr. March Eddy, Queen Amon Ra '08 & '09 Opal Masters & Rhonda Roget, Josh Duffy, Queen of N. Rampart Mercedes Ellis L'Oreal, Anita Rich Goodman, Jaeger Boys, plus many more & lots of GiveAways from Manhunt.COM & ID Lube, outside the Official Home of Southern
Decadence: Tubby's Golden Lantern 2pm sharp, 35th Annual Official Southern Decadence Parade led by SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse & Paloma celebrating Southern Decadence 38, begins at the Official Home of Southern Decadence: Tubby's Golden Lantern, 1239 Royal St. 3pm till, Boys from Around the World join the famous Corner Pocket Boys Dancing on the Bar, Corner Pocket 4pm, 16th Annual Official Southern Decadence Bead Toss led by SDGMs XXXV Tittie Toulouse & Paloma, sponsored by the Susan Lucci's: Rip & Marsha, Ambush Mag & SouthernDecadence.COM, AMBUSH Headquarters Balcony, 828 Bourbon St. 4pm till 8pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 5pm, Annual Miss High Hair Contest, winner takes home the coveted Bronze Barbie, Good Friends Bar 5:30pm Post Parade Drag Show with Marcy Marcell, JohnPaul's 6pm-midnight, DJ Jason Lanoux, Dance Club of the Year Oz 8pm, Lesbian Gay Band Association (LGBA) Mass Wind Ensemble perform Incantations in concert, Harrah's Theatre 8pm, New Orleans Bear/Bear Trapper Social Club Bear Dance, JohnPaul's 8pm till 12 midnight, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 8:30pm, Southern Decadence Live Entertainment, Cutter's 9pm, DJ Karbin, Phoenix 9pm, Southern Decadence 2009, Live DJ, 700 Club, Official Sponsor of the Decadent Ducks 12midnight-5am, It's Southern Decadence with Circuit Great Guest DJ David Knapp, Resident DJs Tim Pflueger & Jason Lanoux, Lights by Johnny Eubanks & Parker, plus the hot Men of Manwatch all weekend long, Dance Club of the Year Oz LABOR DAY MONDAY, September 7th... 5am, Early Morning DJ JR, Dance Club of the Year Oz 10am-till, Official Recovery Day Outdoors: New Orleans Only Pool & Hot Tub Party, The Country Club 12 noon-6pm, DJ Tim Pflueger, Dance Club of the Year Oz 12noon-4pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 2pm, 12th Annual Southern Decadence Survivors Outer Loop Bar Crawl led by Cruise Director - Ted Mahaffy, honoring SDGMs 2009, beginning with snacks at Corner Pocket 3pm till, Boys from Around the World join the famous Corner Pocket Boys Dancing on the Bar, Corner Pocket 4pm till 8pm, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 5-7pm, Dingo with Bianca Del Rio & Blanche Debris, Dance Club of the Year Oz 6pm-midnight, DJ Jason Lanoux, Dance Club of the Year Oz 8pm till 12 midnight, the 12 Men Of Manwatch, Dance Club of the Year Oz 12midnight till, DJ JR, Dance Club of the Year Oz
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947.3735 LE PHARE, 523 Gravier St. LE ROUNDUP, 819 St. Louis, 561.8340 LITTLE TROPICAL ISLE, 435 Bourbon MOLLY'S ON TOULOUSE, 732 Toulouse NAPOLEON'S ITCH, 734 Bourbon, 371.5450, NapoleonsItch.COM OZ NEW ORLEANS, 800 Bourbon, 593.9491, OzNewOrleans. COM PHOENIX/EAGLE, 941 Elysian Fields, 945.9264, PhoenixNewOrleans.COM TROPICAL ISLE BOURBON, 721 Bourbon RAWHIDE 2010, 740 Burgundy St., 525.8106, Rawhide2010.COM RUBYFRUIT JUNGLE, 1135 Decatur St., 373.5431, NOLAJungle.COM SOCIETY PAGE, 542 N. Rampart St., 299.0156 STARLIGHT BY THE PARK, 834 N. Rampart St., 561.8939, StarlightByThePark.COM TUBBY'S GOLDEN LANTERN, 1239 Royal, 529.2860 Shreveport, LA [318] CENTRAL STATION, 1025 Marshall St., 222.2216 KORNER LOUNGE, 800 Louisiana, 71101; 222.9796 Slidell, LA [985] BILLY'S, 2600 Hwy. 190 West, 847.1921
JULES DOWNTOWN, 533 Jefferson, 264.8000 THE SOUND FACTORY, 209 Jefferson St., 269.6011 Lake Charles, LA [337] CRYSTAL'S, 112 W. Broad, 433.5457 Metairie, LA [504] 4-SEASONS / PATIO BAR, 3229 N. Causeway, 832.0659, www.4seasonsno.com BYWATER PATIO BAR, 3162 Dauphine St., 944.4445 CLUB TRIBUTE, 3202 N. Arnoult Rd., 455.1311, myspace.com/clubtribute New Orleans, LA [504] 700 CLUB, 700 Burgundy, 561.1095, 561.1098, 700ClubNewOrleans.COM BIG DADDY'S, 2513 Royal, 948.6288 CAFÉ LAFITTE IN EXILE, 901 Bourbon Street 522.8397, Lafittes.COM CORNER POCKET, 940 St. Louis, 568.9829 COUNTRY CLUB, 634 Louisa St., TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM, 945.0742 CUTTER'S, 706 Franklin, 948.4200 THE DOUBLE PLAY, 439 Dauphine, 523.4517 THE FRIENDLY BAR, 2301 Chartres, 943.8929 FUNKY PIRATE BLUES CLUB, 727 Bourbon GOOD FRIENDS BAR, 740 Dauphine St, 566.7191, GoodFriendsBar.COM JOHNPAUL'S, 940 Elysian Fields Ave., 948.1888, JohnPaulsBar.COM KAJUN'S PUB, 2256 St. Claude Ave.,
Baton Rouge, LA [225] CITY NEWS STAND & VIDEO, North Blvd., 343.2606; Jones Creek, 751.7494 New Orleans, LA [504] AIRLINE ADULT BOOKS, 1404 26th St., Kenner, LA 70062; 468.2931 FAB - Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947.3700 MR. BINKY'S OF KENNER, 96 West 26th St., 466.1870 PARADISE ADULT VIDEO, 41 W. 24th St., Kenner, LA 70065; 461.0000 PARADISE #2 IN ELMWOOD, 5608 Heebe, Harahan, LA, 733.7780 SLIDELLADULT SUPERSTORE, Slidell, LA, 985.646.2616
cable shows New Orleans, LA [504] THE GAR WILLIAMS SHOW, Every Wed. &Sat., 8:30am & 8:30pm, Access Television Channel 78
casinos New Orleans, LA [504] HARRAHS NEW ORLEANS, Canal at the River, 800.HARRAHS
chiropractic New Orleans, LA [504] DR. MICHAEL LECHLEITER, D.C., St. Charles Chiropractic, 1529 Jackson Ave., 566.1833 [is1709]
circuit/events Sept. 2-7, 2009, 38th Official Southern Decadence-A Celebration of Gay Life, Music & Culture, end of Summer Blowout including the Southern Decadence Parade & loads of activities, bringing over 125,000 revelers to New Orleans, LA, sponsored by Ambush & SouthernDecadence.COM Oct. 29-Nov. 1, 2009, Halloween 26, benefiting Project Lazarus, New Orleans, LA, sponsored by AmbushMag.COM,
halloweenneworleans.com Dec. 30, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, Gay New Year's in New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, GayNewOrleans.COM Feb. 12-16, 2010, Official Gay Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA, sponsored by Ambush, GayMardiGras.COM Easter Sunday, April 4, 2010, Official Gay Easter Parade, New Orleans, sponsored by Ambush, GayEasterParade.COM May 27-31, 2010, Memorial Day Weekend, Pensacola, FL, sponsored by Ambush, GayPensacola.COM June 3-6, 2010, One Mighty Weekend,. Orlando, Florida, sponsored by Ambush, OneMightyWeekend.COM
computers Baton Rouge, LA [225] JDiT NETWORKING SOLUTIONS, Jerry Durden, 229.6108, JDiT.US
counseling New Orleans, LA [504] DAVID WAGNER, M.Ed., Counseling & Psychotherapy, 3001 Fifth St., Metairie, LA 70002; 836.0000 WILLIAM C. AUSTIN, LCSW, Individual & Family Therapy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LA Lic # 8042, 1532 Ursulines Ave., 504.586.7400, 225.571.5964
erotica SYKCOR EROTICA, 225.933.0686, SykcorErotica.COM, sykcorerotica@aol.com
florists Baton Rouge, LA [225] FOUR SEASONS FLOWERS & GIFTS, 3482 Drusilla Ln., Drusilla Shopping Center, 924.1386, 1.800.237.5381
framing New Orleans, LA [504] ANGLE CUSTOM FRAME, 4422 Magazine St., 269.3726
galleries New Orleans, LA [504] FAB - Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947.3700
gardening/landscaping New Orleans, LA [504] AMERICAN AQUATIC GARDENS, 621 Elysian Fields, 944.0410
guides America Damron Travel Guide, 800.462.6654, www.damron.com Gulf South/United States AMBUSH Mag, 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137; 504.522.8049, ambushmag.com; email: info@ ambushmag.com International GayBars.COM, 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137; 504.522.8049, webmaster@gaybars.com United States/Canada GAYELLOW PAGES: Informing the US/ Canada LGBTG Community since 1973. Separate sections for Women and Ethnic/Multicultural focus. PO Box 533, NY, NY 10014-0533; 212.674.0120, http://gayellowpages.com gayellowpages@earthlink.net. Sold at Alternatives/New Orleans, LA
groceries/delis New Orleans, LA [504] MOMS MINI MART, 902 Poydras, 596.2223 QUARTERMASTER DELI, THE NELLIE DELI, 1100 Bourbon, 529.1416 VERTI MART, 1201 Royal St., 525.4767
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hair salons New Orleans, LA [504] BOBBY BLUE CONTEMPORARY BARBER & BEAUTY PARLOR, 906 Bourbon St., 527.5100 HEAD QUARTERS HAIR SALON, 900 Dauphine St., 522.2666 MICKEY NOLAN'S SALON, 815 Toulouse St., 587.7782 OFADEAN SALONSPA & WELLNESS CENTER, 536 Bienville St., 522.3318, ofadeansalonspa.com SALON D'MALTA, 1233 Decatur St., 565.5555, salondmalta.com
laundries New Orleans, LA [504] RALPH'S QUARTER LAUNDERETTE & DRY CLEANING, 1101 Bourbon St., 522.9274 WASHING WELL LaunDRYteria since 1949, City Wide Pick-up, Fluff Dry or Finished, 1 Hour Service, 841 Bourbon St., 523.9955 or 525.3983 [is1509]
lodging/accommodations New Orleans [504] BURGUNDY BED AND BREAKFAST, 2513 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA 70117, PHONE/ FAX: 504.942.1463, Toll Free (Continental US only): 1.800.970.2153, theburgundy.com, Email us at theburgundy@cox.net. Gay owned and operated in newly renovated 1890's double. Four guest rooms with private baths, guests' parlor and "half-kitchen", courtyard and halfopen tubhouse with spa (hot tub/whirlpool). Clothing optional in sunbathing and hot tub area. Walking distance to French Quarter. Immediate vicinity of gay and lesbian bars/venues. [0810] CRESCENT PALMS MOTEL, 3923 Martin Luther King Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70125; PHONE: 504.821.7773, FAX: 504.267.7366, CrescentPalmsMotel.COM, E-mail us at crescentpalmsmotel@yahoo.com. The Crescent Palms Motel is located in the heart of New Orleans, minutes from the French Quarter and other famous attractions. Our newly renovated, vintage motel offers 24 spacious guest rooms, large bathrooms, ample closet space, a cocktail lounge and complimentary off-street parking. Each room features two brand new double beds, complimentary high-speed wireless internet, a refrigerator and more. Please come visit soon! [1109] MARIGNY MANOR HOUSE, 2125 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116, PHONE: 504.943.7826, Toll Free: 877.247.7599, marignymanorhouse.com, E-mail us at info@MarignyManorHouse.COM. 1840’s Grand Greek Revival guest house, large spacious bedrooms, private baths, antique 4 poster queen beds, wireless internet access, tv/vcr/dvd/ cable, telephone, complimentary continental breakfast and off street parking. [0110] SUPER 8, 6322 Chef Menteur Hwy., 504.241.5650, 800.800.8000. Minutes from the French Quarter, the hotel offers free continental breakfast, covered parking, high speed wireless internet, local calls, guest laundry, smoking and non smoking rooms, outdoor pool, mini fridge, microwave on request, and independent shuttle company. BON MAISON GUEST HOUSE, 835 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504.561.8498
BOURGOYNE GUEST HOUSE, 839 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504.524.3621
massage New Orleans, LA [504] RIGHT TOUCH MASSAGE -- Christopher - Full body therapeutic massage; heated table; private studio; tropical garden; Faubourg Marigny Area, French Quarter. Upgrade (Salt Scrubs Bodywork). Call 504.458.5996 / website www.righttouchnola.com for pictures, location & special. License #LA4553 [is2/2010]
media New Orleans, LA [504] AMBUSH Mag, Official Gay Easter Guide, Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide, Official Gay New Orleans Guide, Official Gulf South Guide, Official Southern Decadence Guide, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 522.8049, AmbushMag.COM; email: marsha@ripandmarsha.com AMBUSHonLINE, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137; 522.8049, ambushonline.com, email: marsha@ripandmarsha.com
models/escorts New Orleans, LA [504] MIKEY/NUMBER 1 MALE ESCORT IN NOLA-hot, cute muscle stud, pics at m4rn.com, ID #190508, friendly & discreet. In/Out/Hotels. Body rubs, 4 hands & 25 year old Kody avail. 24/7, 504.756.9443 [is1809] COLBY RYAN, Greek-American, a true New Orleanian, not a boy toy, but a man's dream. Pics @ m4rn.com, ID #215544. Discretion is of the utmost importance. Avail. 24/7 serving New Orleans & Baton Rouge, 504.400.9214 [is1809]
museum/arts Baton Rouge, LA [225] LOUISIANAARTSAND SCIENCE CENTER / RIVERSIDE MUSEUM, 100 S. River Road, 344.5272 LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S MANSION, 1001 Capitol Access Rd., 342.5855 LOUISIANA STATEARCHIVES, 3851 Essen Ln. LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL, State Capitol Dr. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HILLTOP ARBORETUM, 11855 Highland Rd., 767.6916 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY RURAL LIFE MUSEUM, I-10 at Essen Lane, 765.2437 LSU MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE and MUSEUM OF GEOSCIENCE, LSU Campus, 388.2855 MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION, 2161 Nicholson Dr., 343.4955 OLD ARSENAL MUSEUM, State Capitol Complex, 342.0401 OLD BOGAN FIRE STATION, 427 Laurel St., 344.8558 OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION, 502 North Blvd., 344.5272 OLD PENTAGON BARRACKS, State Capitol Dr. at River Road, 342.1866 OLD STATE CAPITOL, 100 North Blvd. at River Road, 342.0500 or 342.4479 USS KIDD/NAUTICAL HISTORICAL CENTER, Government St. at River Rd., 342.1942
New Orleans, LA [504] BEAUREGARD-KEYES HOUSE, 1113 Chartres, 523.7257, Mon-Sat 10am-3pm CABILDO, 701 Chartres, Jackson Square, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm CAC [Contemporary Arts Center], 900 Camp St., 528.3805, cacno.org 1850 HOUSE, 523 St. Ann, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm GALLIER HOUSE, 1132 Royal, 523.6722, Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm GERMAINEWELLSMARDIGRASMUSEUM, 2nd Floor Arnaud's, 819 Bienville HERMANN-GRIMA HISTORIC HOUSE, 820 St. Louis, 525.5661, Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm HISTORICAL PHARMACY MUSEUM, 514 Chartres, 524.9077, Daily 10am-5:30pm HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION, 533 Royal, 523.4662, Tues-Sat 10am-4:45pm LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS, 7 Bamboo Rd, Metairie, 488.5488, Mon-Sat 10am4:30pm, Sun 1-5pm MUSEECONTIHISTORICALWAXMUSEUM, 917 Conti, 525.2605, Daily 10am-5:30pm NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM, 945 Magazine, 527.6012 NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 488.2631, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERNART, 925 Camp St., 539.9600 OLD U.S. MINT, 400 Esplanade, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm PRESBYTERE, 751 Chartres, Jackson Square, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL, Jackson Square, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1:30-5pm
music New Orleans [504] SKULLY'Z RECORDZ, 907 Bourbon St.
organizations Mobile, AL ALABAMA PRIDE FEST, MobileAlabamaPride.COM AQUA, THE PARTY, PO Box 145, Mobile, AL 36601, TheAquaParty.COM BAY AREA INCLUSION, BayAreaInclusion.ORG FUSION, MobileFusion.ORG GULF COAST BEARS & LEATHER ASSOCIATION, b-bobs.com/gcbla.htm THE SOUTHERN RENEGADES, a Levi/ Leather Club, southernrenegades.com Pensacola, FL [850] APPETITE FOR LIFE, INC., provides 2 nutritionally balanced meals a day-lunch & dinner, for some 60 men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, 1842 West Cervantes St.; Mail: P.O. Box 308, 32592-0308; 470.9111, Fax: 470.0201, gaypensacola.com/appforlife GULF COAST TIDE, INC. w w w . G u l f C o a s t T I D E . o r g ; info@GulfCoastTIDE.org Alexandria, LA [318] CLASS [Central Louisiana AIDS Support Services], 103 Bolton Ave., 71301; 1.800.444.7993, 442. 1 0 1 0, FAX: 443.5216 Baton Rouge, LA [225] AIDSLaw of Louisiana, 4560 North Boulevard, Suite 118, 302.5968, AIDSLAW.org HAART (HIV/AIDS Alliance for Region Two), 4550 North Blvd., #250, 927.1269, Fax: 927.7367, haartinc.org, haartinc@aol.com GBLSU [Gays, Bisexuals, Lesbians & Supporters United], glsapres@unixl.sncc. Isu.edu, Kristy Price, President, 388.5160 KREWE OF APOLLO / BATON ROUGE, PO Box 3591, 70821; kreweapollobr.org KREWE OF DIVAS, kreweofdivas.com, 343.0380 LAMBDA GROUP, 2937 Greenwood Dr., PO Box 82775, 70884-2775, 907.3665, www.lambdabr.org, info@lambdabr.org METROPOLITANCOMMUNITYCHURCHOF BATON ROUGE, 7747 Tom Drive, 70806, Worship Sunday, 11am, Bible Study Wednesday, 7pm, 225.248.0404, mccbr.org PFLAG Baton Rouge, President Harold Truax, 225.218.8320 Lafayette, LA [337]
ACADIANA CARES [Concern for AIDS Relief, Education, and Support], PO Box 386, Lafayette, LA 70502; 203 W. 3rd St., 70501; 233.2437, FAX: 235.4178; 800.354.2437 KREWE OFAPOLLO / LAFAYETTE, PO Box 53251, 70505 LEAGUE FOR EQUALITY, PO Box 53425, 70505 PFLAG/LAFAYETTE, PO Box 31078, 70503 ROYAL ORDER OF UNICORN, PO Box 3985, 70502 Monroe, LA [318] GO CARE 2121 Justice, 71201, 325.1092 New Orleans, LA [504]
ACLU and ACLU Foundation of Louisiana, P.O. Box 56157, New Orleans, LA 70156, 504.522.0628 x25, Fax: 888.537.0384, laaclu.org AIDS HOTLINE, 821.6050 in New Orleans, 1.800.99.AIDS[2437]-9 toll free statewide AIDSLaw of Louisiana, 3801 Canal St., Suite 331, 568.1631, AIDSLAW.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 828.3399 BELLE REVE NEW ORLEANS, AIDS Residence for Families, PO Box 3305, 70177; 945.9455 BIG EASY M.C.C. (Metropolitan Community Church of Greater New Orleans), Sunday Worship at St Matthew’s UCC, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave. at Willow. Fellowship after service. Mailing address: 1333 S. Carrolllton Ave. New Orleans, LA, 70118; 213.4340, p a s t o r @ b i g e a s y m c c . c o m , www.bigeasymcc.com BROTHERHOOD, INC., To decrease the spread of AIDS and HIV among African Americans, 1661 Canal St., Suite 3230, 70112; 566.7955 CHURCH OF CHRIST THE LIBERATOR, Sun. 11am Service, 607 Marigny St. (behind The Friendly Bar), ChristTheLiberator.ORG 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
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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
FRIDAYNIGHT BEFORE MARDI GRAS (FNBMG), PO Box 791376, New Orleans, LA 70179-1376; 733.3311, fridaynightbeforemardigras.com, fnbmg@cox.net 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, 2511 Bayou Road, Suite B, 70119; Office: 504.962.3245, Fax: 504.962.3246; 962.3245, www.inthistogetherinc.org, michael@ittnola.org 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, KreweOfAmonRa.COM KREWE OF MWINDO, PO Box 51031, 70156; 913.5791, KreweOfMwindo.ORG, krewe@kreweofmwindo.org KREWE OF PETRONIUS, PO Box 71665, 70172, Pres. Arthur Alarcon 451.9507, Capt. Bill McCarthy 430.6695 http:// kreweofpetronius.tripod.com 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 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, P.O. Box 770435, New Orleans, LA 70071-4035, 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 Friendship 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 GAY MEN’S CHORUS, 322.7007, nogmc.com; nogmc@aol.com NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTI-
VAL, nojazzfest.com NO/AIDS TASK FORCE, 2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 500, 70119; 821.2601; NOAIDSTaskForce.COM N'R Peace, 3201 Gen. DeGaulle Dr., Suite 201, 70114, 364.1950 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 PROJECT LAZARUS, A Residence for PWAs, PO Box 3906, 70177-3906; 949.3609 REGIONALAIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK [RAIN], 523.3755 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! 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
pets
Agent Brett A. Rector, Cell: 453.2277, Office: 861.6400, brettinla@aol.com
restaurants New Orleans, LA [504] Bywater Restaurant, Deli & BBQ,3162 Dauphine St., 944.4445 Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St., 412.8965 Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., 598.1010, CloverGrill.COM Country Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa St., TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM, 945.0742 Embers Original Bourbon House, 700 Bourbon, 523.1485 Krystal, 116 Bourbon at Canal, 523.4030 La Peniche, 1940 Dauphine St., 943.1460 Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Pl., 522.9500 Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746 Orleans Grapevine Wine & Bar Bistro, 720 Orleans The Pelican Club, 312 Exchange Alley, 523.1504, PelicanClub.COM Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. , 529.1416 Tiramisu 55 Restaurant & Bar, 123 Carondelet, 581.3288
SERENDIPITOUS MASKS, 831 Decatur St., 522.9158
spas New Orleans, LA [504] CLUB NEW ORLEANS, 515 Toulouse, 581.2402, www.the-clubs.com FLEX NEW ORLEANS, 700 Baronne St., 598.FLEX [3539] SPA ATLANTIS PROFESSIONAL SPA & SALON, 740 Gravier St., 566.8088, SpaAtlantis.NET
tours New Orleans, LA [504] STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ, Toulouse Street Dock, 568.1401, SteamboatNatchez.COM
theatres New Orleans, LA [504] LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARE, 616 St. Peter, 522.2081 MAHALIA JACKSON THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS, Armstrong Park MARIGNY THEATRE, 1030 Marigny St., 947.0505
retail/shopping
websites
Baton Rouge, LA [225] JAMES & KYLE ANTIQUES, 3875 Government St. New Orleans, LA [504] ALTERNATIVES, 907 Bourbon St., 70116; 524.5222 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 LA MINA STERLING, 840 Royal St., 324.3423, laminasterling@gmail.com PANDA BEAR, 415 Bourbon St., 529.8064 QUEEN FASHIONS, QueenFashions.COM RAB DAB CLOTHING AND GIFTS, 918 Royal St., 525.6662
CRESCENT CITY, CrescentCity.COM GAY AMERICA, GayAmerica.COM GAY AUSTIN, GayAustin.NET GAY BARS, GayBars.COM GAY PENSACOLA, GayPensacola.COM OFFICIAL GAY EASTER PARADE, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, 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
New Orleans, LA [504] CHI-WA-WA GA-GA, 511 Dumaine; 581.4242; chiwawagaga.com FRENCH QUARTER PET ASYLUM, 513 Dumaine St., 302.9845 DR. MIKE'S ANIMAL HOUSE, 1120 N. Rampart, 523.4455
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
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