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utter's own Mac McAll, Jimmy Kilgour and Dudley LeBlanc rolled out the red carpet for the 2nd annual Gay Easter Parade Sponsorship Party in their popular Marigny Club raising $5,854. The parade minus expenses benefits Food For Friends, and over the past ten years, donations to charity have exceeded $111,187. Easter Grand Marshals XIII Darwin Reed and Rhonda Roget welcomed guests with complimentary well drinks, beer and wine; and gave each sponsorship a jeweled Easter bunny pin with moving arms and legs. Chef Jimmy Kilgour served up one of his famous buffets including fettucine Alfredo, Grecian green beans, hand shredded carrot salad and homemade butter bread. Due to their generosity, there were no expenses at this event. Famed photographer Larry Graham unveiled the single portraits of each grand marshal as a special poster.
Bronze-EGM X Tony Leggio, Dawn Leggio, King Cake Queen XIX Nicole DuBois, Starr Daniels & Justin Moffatt, Ranzy Montet & Creig Istre, Michael Durocher, Orlando Aloe/Society Page, Mystic Krewe of Satyricon, Glenn O'Berry & Roger Copenhaver, Michael Strickland, Steve Patrick, King AmonRa XLIV Nick Olivares & Roy Smith, Josie Mae Cotton & Rudy Snyder, Frank & Peter Abbruscato, Bebe Scarpinato, New Orleans Bear and Bear Trapper Social Club, Frankie Fierce & Dusty Debris, Freddie Guess/Fredrick Guess Studio, David Berni, Jeffrey Palmquist & Coca Mesa; and Venue/In Kind-700 Club, Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop, Club LAX, Cutter's, The Double Play, Larry Graham, Michael's On The Park, Oz. Sponsorships are still available in five categories: Presenting ($2,500+), Platinum ($1,000), Gold ($500), Silver ($250), or Bronze ($100). Get your sponsorship forms online at GayEasterParade.COM.
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he Gay Easter Parade's 4th Eggstravaganza is set for Friday, March 16th, 8pm, at Michael's On The Park, 834 N. Rampart Street, benefiting Food For Friends. Under the direction of GEP Boards Opal Masters, the evening promises to be action packed with great entertainment, fab auctions, 50/50 raffle and one of Michael Cookmeyer's signature buffets. There is a $5 door donation.
Single portraits of EGMs XIII Darwin Reed & Rhonda Roget (by Larry Graham, GrahamStudioOne.COM) Proceeds that evening included $2,000 in Gold Sponsors, $1,750 in Silver Sponsors, $1,600 in Bronze Sponsors, $225 Painted Pony "Woodland Hunter" auction with top bidder Mac McAll, $200 Easter Basket auction with top bidder Freddie Guess, $44 in donations, and $35 Plush Duck auction with top bidder Mac McAll. Sponsors to date include: Presenting-Ambush Mag; Platinum-EGM XII Elizabeth Bouvier; Gold-EGM XIII Rhonda Roget & King Amon-Ra XLVII David Forth, EGM XIII Darwin Reed & EGM VII Opal Masters, Stuart Nettles & EGM IX Safonda Peters, Krewe of Amon-Ra, Joann & Lisa Guidos/Kajun's Pub, EGM XII Gary Vandeventer, Todd J. Blauvelt; Silver-EGM VIII Rona Conners & Bob Boler, Dwain Hertz - Al Dugas & Gene Theriot, Deja Deja-Vue' & James May, Terry Woodard & Rick Kuzmyak/Bungalows, Oz New Orleans, Wood Enterprises, David Richerson/Salon Versailles, Queen Amon-Ra XLVII Dr. Barry Rutherford, Jerry Scavo & Kenny Walker, Michael Cookmeyer/Michael's On The Park, Therese & John Vignone, Michael J. Ducote & Douglas W. Minich, EGM VIII Michael Elias & Jay Sewell/The Corner Pocket, Glen Kahrman & Noel Twilbeck;
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Of course, reigning Easter Grand Marshals XIII Darwin Reed and Rhonda Roget will be on hand along with special hostess Ms. Missy Mae, MCs GEPs Opal Masters and Tony Leggio with performances by EGM XIII Rhonda Roget, Little MM, Natasha Sinclair, Lady GaGa (Dusty Debris), Monalot Fontaine, Bootsie DeVille and the talents of Ms. Jenkins. Five fabulous auctions are set including brand new beautiful ladies red Easter suit donated by EGM XIII Rhonda Roget, lovely Easter silk arrangement donated by Deja Deja-Vue', huge Easter basket with over $500 in prizes, Retired Painted Pony named Fancy Dancer donated by EGM VIII Rona Conners, and beautifully framed 2011 signed print by famed artist Jamie Hayes. Visit GayEasterParade.COM for more information and like Gay Easter Parade at Facebook.COM.
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he "official" portrait of Easter Grand Marshals XIII Rhonda Roget and Darwin Reed is the creation of renowned photographer Larry Graham of GrahamStudioOne.COM. The grand marshals are presiding over all of the events/fundraisers leading up to the 13th annual Official Gay Easter Parade on Sunday, April 8th, 4:30pm, through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans. Proceeds minus parade expenses benefit Food For Friends. Over $111,187 has been raised for charity during the past 10 years. Keep abreast of all of the activities at GayEasterParade.COM and like Gay Easter Parade at Facebook.COM.
utter's bar baron Mac McAll and Easter Grand Marshals XIII Rhonda Roget and Darwin Reed hosted the 2nd annual Gay Easter Parade Sponsorship Party bringing in a whopping $5,854 at Cutter's in New Orleans. Proceeds include $2,000 in Gold Sponsors, $1,750 in Silver Sponsors, $1,600 in Bronze Sponsors, $225 Painted Pony "Woodland Hunter" auction, $200 Easter Basket auction, $44 in donations, and $35 Plush Duck auction. As a sponsor, the grand marshals covered complimentary well drinks, beer and wine, and gave each sponsorship a jeweled Easter bunny pin with moving arms and legs. Chef Jimmy Kilgour served up one of his famous buffets including Fettucine Alfredo, Grecian Green Beans, hand shredded carrot salad and homemade Butter Bread. Visit CuttersBar.BIZ for more on this popular Marigny club.
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he Krewe of Petronius 52nd annual Rush Party brought together this year's officers at Michael's On The Park in New Orleans. Taken on the club's beautiful patio, officers include: (top to bottom lr) John Duchkar - President, Bill McCarthy - Co-Captain. Jimmy deBlanc - Treasurer, Jobie Jacomine - Fall Function Lt., Bradley Morvant - Secretary, Chad Brickley - Co-Captain, Brian Plauche - Historian, Randy Chauvin Spring Function Lt., Daryl Dunaway Ball Lt., and Nick Olivares - Vice President. Find out more on New Orleans oldest gay krewe at Krewe ofPetronius.ORG.
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the "official" dish ...from 4 assorted canapés, shrimp on toast points, crabmeat on cucumber rounds, fire roasted turkey roulades, deviled eggs, jambalaya tartines, Chef Ron's award winning chicken and sausage gumbo, pasta jambalaya, assorted finger sandwiches, bread pudding with
rum butter and assorted Easter favorite desserts with open SOBIESKI vodka bar. Tickets are limited running $35 per person (includes show admission following at Club LAX) and available by calling 504.450.6916 or 504.920.2065. Showtime is 9pm at Club LAX, 2301 N. Causeway, with a $5 door donation. VIP Tables are already sold out. EGM IV and EGM XI Electra City and Tittie Toulouse will host the show with a special appearance by Varla Jean Merman, and performances by some of New Orleans top entertainers including EGM XIII Rhonda Roget, EGM V Princesse Stephaney, EGM IX Safonda Peters, Dominique DeLorean, Wendy Kennedy, Crystal Rivers, Marty J, Johnny Passion and more! There are several fab live auctions including the Royal Blue Crown Faux Faberge’ Egg donated by EGM VIII Rona Conners, plus many prizes, raffles and more. Visit GayEasterParade.COM for
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he 13th annual Gay Easter Parade is Sunday, April 8th beginning at 4:30pm following its traditional route through the French Quarter. The only carriages, trolleys and Cinderella Pumpkins left include: 6 passenger carriages-$365; 8 passenger carriages & wagons-$455; 15-18 passenger trolleys-$750; and 4 person Cinderella Pumpkin carriages $750. The entry fee for each car, truck, pedicab or marching/walking/riding group is $25. Current proof of liability insurance must be provided on each car, truck, motorcycle, motorized vehicle, and pedicab with parade application. The parade rolls rain or shine. There are no cancellations or refunds. All Parade Entry Forms with payments must be received by Parade Entry Deadline of March 28, 2012. Lineup is determined by receipt of entry form/ payment. Forms are available at GayEasterParade.COM or at 828-A Bourbon Street. For more info call 504.522.8049.
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he last two fundraisers for the 13th Gay Easter Parade benefiting Food For Friends include: Saturday, March 31st, 8-10pm, 13th Purple Party EGMs Reception under the direction of the GEP Board at The Double Play, 439 Dauphine Street, with $5 door donation featuring Chuck and Bill’s legendary buffet, raffles, prizes and auctions; and Good Friday, April 6th, 7-10pm, 3rd Bunnies in The Big Easy at Ritz-Carlton, with tickets $40 per person available by calling 504.415.6476 or 504.522.8049 limited to only 100 tickets. This evening includes culinary delights plus complimentary vodka cocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks along with DJ Rockin' Ron plus hot Bunny Boys, raffle, and incredible auctions. Visit GayEasterParade.COM for more information and like Gay Easter Parade at Facebook.COM.
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Email: bsnola2@hotmail.com More importantly, how will the one night fling of Suzanna and Max, who were raised by Susan as virtual brother & sister, affect their relationship? Can hen discussing Gina Max shed is imperious veneer and Gionfriddo’s play accept love, especially from someone Becky Shaw, currently he claims is “not my equal!”? How will receiving its local premiere at the Shad- the simple, true love that Andrew exowbox, there are four “Becky Shaw”’s presses for Susan affect this determined, high-strung woman? And how to consider. First is the character itself, a seem- will she deal with the affection he disingly self-effacing, down-on-her-luck plays for Becky? All valid, interesting questions. Too office temp who has been befriended often Becky Shaw, though, has the by her co-worker Andrew. Becky is feel of a Brothers & Sisters episode someone who was not dealt the best of or some other TV dramedy. It holds hands by fate and, on her own, has your attention but fully engages you made some poor choices in life. From only intermittently, and even then, more some, like Andrew, she elicits a protecintellectually than emotionally; a long, tive response. unessential first scene doesn’t aid But, as it turns out, that response matters. may be unnecessary. For Becky, in her Benjamin Clements’ production of own way, can be as steely and manipuBecky Shaw overcomes a number of lative as any of the other master-mathese challenges, bringing a biting nipulators in the play. By the end, after lifefulness to what on the page can Andrew has set her up on a blind date come off as flat and by-thenumbers. Though the Shadowbox space is not always the most conducive to graceful staging, I wish, however, that Clements had arrayed his actors so that their backs faced the audience less often. And at the risk of being nitpicky, there were a few details, like the color of the wine or Susan’s casually reading a magazine during a heated scene that seemed out of place for such a comedy of bad manners where appearance often counts for Joe Seibert, Angela Papale and Leon more than substance. Contavesprie in Becky Shaw The final “Becky Shaw”, Angela Papale’s portrayal of with his wife Suzanna’s best friend her, may be the best. Papale, a lovely, Max, one wonders if “poor li’l” Becky subtle actress, brings a crazy charm to gets, if not what she deserves, than Becky yet is not afraid to let her shortwhat she subconsciously wants. The comings show. In this brilliant perforcharacter of Becky Shaw endlessly mance, Papale makes Becky neurotic fascinates, wonderfully drawn as it is but not stereotypically so and strident in unexpected ways. At first, by Gionfriddo. The script Becky Shaw, on the you may want to embrace Papale’s other hand, is certainly well-crafted as Becky; by the end, you may want to run one would expect from a writer of Law from her. Leon Contavesprie’s Max, on the & Order as Gionfriddo is. Yet there is a other hand, starts off all hard-edged certain patness to it, an essayistic gloss bluster; he’s not the kind of guy you’d of the “Love and Its Discontents” variwant to cozy up to (nor is he the kind of ety. Money-manager Max informs guy who cries while watching pornogSuzanna and her mother Susan that raphy as Andrew is described). By the their father/husband’s death has left time the lights dim, however, them with a lesser degree of wealth Contavesprie appears emotionally evisthan they had presumed. Was it percerated. haps due to his possibly romantic inIn between, though, Contavesprie volvement with his assistant Koji? How tends more towards black-and-white will Susan handle her slimy boy toy where some grey shadings might have Lester?
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been useful. An eminently likable person, Contavesprie has played the cad before in Fat Pig; I’d be curious to see what he’d do with a role more in the Jimmy Stewart vein. As Suzanna, Becky Shaw marks Caitlin Clifford’s first time back on stage since her Ambie-nominated performance in Loyola’s Bright Ideas four years ago. Here, after a slightly brittle start (the script’s fault as well), Clifford finds the proper, more naturalistic vibe as a spoiled girl forced to grow up. A 20something, Clifford is about 10 years too young for the role; not a biggie but it does bring a slightly different dimension to Gionfriddo’s tale. Joe Seibert strikes just the right empathetic notes as Suzanna’s laidback, would-be writer husband while Mary Pauley gets the best lines and takes full advantage of them as Suzanna’s overbearing mother. Seeing Becky Shaw, with the exception of Becky Shaw herself, I wished that the characters were a little less predictable. Another audience member, however, fully enjoyed watching those that were a reflection of people he knows. For the cost of little more than a movie ticket, you have one weekend left to judge this provocative entertainment for yourself.
Widow Bride at Slidell Little Theatre through March 18
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here is perhaps nothing more challenging in the world of theater than putting on an original musical. Thus Slidell Little Theatre is to be commended for producing John Giraud’s Widow Bride a new work about the aftereffects of a soldier’s death in the first Gulf War on his wife and extended family. Giraud paints a warm-hearted picture as Maggie tries to deal with a teenage son prone to fights and a young daughter determined to get her own way. There’s Maggie’s lesbian sister Marie (aka Gus) who’s raising her own daughter, Priscilla, and their mentally-challenged but fairly high-functioning brother Mark. Add in their loving Father, Maggie’s abrasive mother-in law, and various love interests and it’s quite a cast of characters. Giraud has a way with a melody best heard in such fun songs as Dysfunction, When We Were Kids, and Awaken the Inner Diva as well as the more touching Why Didn’t He Leave Me Alone? and the gospel-tinged finale, Forevermore. Clearly a talented man (he was an Ambie nominee last year for Musical Director for Evita), Giraud may have bitten off more than he c ould chew by directing and leading the Widow Bride’s four piece orchestra in addition to doing the book and score. For, in a case like this, one needs a more objective pair of eyes, usually
provided by a director, to help whip the material into shape. As it is, Giraud’s book does not always well-serve the story he wishes to tell. For despite love in a variety of forms, family in-fighting, a special needs relative, economic and employment challenges, there’s surprisingly little tension in the libretto. We watch as Maggie et al. deal with their problems but things are resolved with a minimum of drama; that might be great in real life but in the theater it makes for a too low key evening. Even a potentially life-threatening fire comes and goes without raising the show’s temperature by too many degrees. Giraud’s conceit that Maggie reads and re-reads the letters sent to her by husband Marshall from the front may be valid, but is too passive a devise; unfortunately, the settings of these letters, sung by Marshall in flashback, are the weakest songs in the score. Michael Ducre as Marshall doesn’t help; while a solid presence, too often his singing was flat. I’d rather Giraud had eliminated Marshall altogether and concentrated on enriching the other characters’ roles which in turn would allow an audience to be more invested in them emotionally. Giraud would benefit from simply restructuring some of his scenes. His Act One finale is fun but doesn’t have the weightiness that that spot calls for while, towards the end, there seems like there is a succession of climaxes. And a pantomimed sequence indicating that time is passing has the cliched feel of pages being torn from a calendar in a 1950s movie. Director Giraud, while keeping a generally fluid pace (despite some overlong scene changes), does not always serve his work well. For example, on more than one occasion he has secondary characters doing stuff on the sidelines that takes the focus off of where it should be. Too often musical vamps go on too long leaving the actors adrift on the stage. And while I’m all for color-blind casting, as was the exemplary case in SLT’s recent The Importance of Being Earnest, in such a new work as Widow Bride, it muddied the relationships a bit; I seemed to spend too much time trying to figure out who was related to whom. More importantly, while it is certainly within a Director’s prerogative to cast whomever he thinks is best for the role, for a woman like Maggie to make a choice to be part of an interracial couple in Slidell in 1991 reveals a part of her character that is never fully explored (and which would be different from, say, an interracial couple in New York or the French Quarter 20 years ago or even, perhaps, Slidell today). In the large cast, Meghan Rose Shea made a lovely Maggie but at times was too grounded to convey [continued on 12]
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New Orleans Legend Alice Brady Passes
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lice Lee Brady, 84, long time gay bar owner passed away February 25, 2012. She was surrounded by family and friends and held court right up to the end; she was having it no other way. Alice was a truly remarkable person, born July 31, 1927 in Birmingham, AL, weighing just over 2 pounds and first kept in a shoebox, she would become bigger than life to her friends. Alice arrived in New Orleans from her childhood home, Alexandria LA, by
trodding the boards ...from 10 Maggie’s frazzled life; though, to some extent, certainly the fault of the book, a more emotionally communicative Maggie might bring out more of her character. To some extent, this was also held true for Celia Guillory’s Gus but, in her case, such reticence seemed part of her character. Joshua W. Brewer, as Maggie’s son Aric, was adolescently sweet, surly and believable as a troubled teen who straightens himself out in a much more engaging performance than his one in Earnest. As his sister Missouri (where’d she get that name?), Tate Robertson had her own sugar’n’spice qualities but seemed to have inherited her singing ability from her “Dad”. Perhaps the stand-out in the cast was Katie Lynn Cotaya as the hairdresser Maya, Gus’s squeeze. The most polished of the performers combined with the most well-defined role let her bring sizzle to the stage whenever the spotlight was on her. Also quite talented was Kaitlin Griffin as Priscilla; I just wish she had more to do. In a small but vital role as Maggie’s Dad’s paramour, Teresa Wilson Augustine was adorably girlish but nicely
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strong-willed. With her strong voice that lit up the finale, one wishes she too had a larger role. Mention must be made of Troy Hedrick as Mark. A member of the Saint Tammany Association for Retarded Citizens, he performed flawlessly and brought a wonderful bit of verisimilitude to the production. This is a noble bit of casting but one wishes his character was better integrated into the plot and/or given more to do. Otherwise, it can seem to be a somewhat unnecessary device albeit a most worthy one. Widow Bride is clearly a heartfelt, well-meaning work. If it sounds like I’ve been a bit harsh on it, so be it (my companion for the evening was more favorably inclined). At this stage in the musical’s development such criticism can only aid in enabling it to fulfill its potential. Nothing would be more wonderful than if Slidell Little Theater was to become an incubator of new musical theater works that went on to conquer the world!
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hernia operation caused me to miss Boylesk!’s last visit here in December.
pride: beyond the rainbow Pride Grand Marshal Announcement Party
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n April 7, New Orleans Pride will announce their 2012 Grand Marshals at an announcement party and gala held at The Hotel Monteleone. The event will be from 8-11pm. Enjoy food, drinks, and music while supporting a great cause. Hosted by Persana Shoulders of Oz New Orleans and Princesse Stephaney, all former grand marshals will be honored, special achievement awards will be given, and 2012 Grand
Marshals announced prior to a concert by Louisiana’s own, Amanda Shaw. New Orleans Pride is proud to announce Tpot from B97’s The Afternoon Swirl as our Honorary Grand Marshal 2012. Tickets for this event can be purchased at www.prideneworleans.org. Advance tickets are $20 each or $150 for a VIP Table for 6 people. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $35. For more information about New Orleans Pride or the Grand Marshal Gala, email nolapride@gmail.com.
he ashes have been spent, the weather is warm and perfect, and the seafood platters are selling like crazy all in the name of Lenten discipline. Things are being given up like desserts or smoking and the Irish and Italians are meeting in smoke filled rooms plotting the best parades ever. St. Joseph altars with a bounty of breads, guava beans, baked goods are being planned; the tarantella was danced just a week or so ago; and lots of paper flowers are being made by little ladies in “Metry” and “da Parish.” Cutter’s hosted the Easter Parade fundraiser and bonnets are being set, glitter accumulating, and divine drapes are being laid out for the Easter Parade. Yea, this is a time of austerity and reflection in New Orleans – right! We must suffer through stuffed crab, boiled crawfish, and the decision to get the large or extra large seafood platter. It’s in the air, new life, and especially right now outdoor doing … whatever that may be. Yea, it’s Lent in New Orleans. Lent in New Orleans is as much a cultural phenomena as it is a religious response. At least at St. Anna’s it is the time when the brass is polished while it is hidden away. It is a time to clean what has grown tarnished and soot ridden from a year of veneration, funerals, baptisms, and worship. It is the time that we worship in austerity with maybe a little less glitz. In that austerity at this time of year, every year, light pours through three small windows high above the altar. These rays of sunlight
Well, I’m all healed now and looking forward to seeing this all-male burlesque show that will be at the House of Blues for two shows on Saturday, March 17. Boylesk! features award-winning burlesque stars delivering pure prime beef, emphasizing the masculine side of the tease with their sizzling surprise reveals and tongue-in-cheek exploits. Headlining from Chicago will be the Stage Door Johnnies! (Ray Gunn, Jett Adore, and Bazuka Joe) who won the 2011 Best Burlesque Troupe at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. Also on the bill will be Hot Toddy (Best Boylesque–2009 Burlesque Hall of Fame), The Evil Hate Monkey (Best Boylesque–2010 Burlesque Hall of Fame), the magic of Nathan Kepner and Morgan TsuRaun, and Mistress of Ceremonies Cora Vette. Can’t wait!
dance on the earthen ware chalice and fair linen that drapes the altar as if staged for a film. Wooden candle holders speak of nature and earthiness with deep rich tones. It is a time to take a breath. We never seem to slow down in New Orleans. Or, maybe we are always on slow and the party never stops. Hard to tell isn’t it. Lent in New Orleans is different, but then again, what about New Orleans isn’t different? How about this! Take some time off during Lent, take time to simply watch, observe, and experience where you are in life, where in you live, and what you are doing. Once observed list your five favorite things about that life, where you live, those around you, and where you are. Then, list five things that disappoint you about your life, where you live, and those around you. Now you are doing Lent. That’s it get started. Once you have the lists do something about it…now it’s about time for Easter. During this time of observing and listing soak it all up: the good and the bad. Now you are doing Lent. Toward the end of Lent take your list, oh yes I mean really write these things down, and place them gently in a box – a simple or pretty box. Let them abide by themselves and give them no thought. Holy week begins with Palm Sunday, we do a Second Line on that morning and you are invited, and runs through until Easter Sunday which is April 8. I want you to take that box out during Holy Week and focus on it. Your best and worst are there. You are standing outside of your experience and looking at it. Make this YOUR Holy Week a time to be Holy and to become whole! Open the box, in a special place offer a prayer, maybe your home, maybe your bar, maybe on the levee. Light both lists and offer them up. . . Remember the things that disappoint you? Change them heal them reconcile them . . . they are only five things, only five, not the world not your entire life five things, relationships, places, or behaviors that disappoint. Change it first by naming it; then by offering it; then by acting on it. Remember those five things that are your favorite. Are they still? If so, hold them in your heart, embrace them cherish them, they are five things that are so much more than the five things disappoint because they will always be with you. You are now doing Lent… Then order the big platter because it has the stuffed shrimp and crab balls – no further comments needed.
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Bronze Sponsor Freddie takes top bid @ $200 for Easter Basket auction from GEP’s Tony
Bronze Sponsor Satyricon’s Jared, Silver Sponsor Queen Amon-Ra Barry & Robert
Gold Sponsors & EGMs XIII Darwin & Rhonda flank Silver Sponsor John
Gold Sponsors Kajun’s Pub’s Lisa & Joann flank Bronze Sponsor Michael & Silver Sponsor Deja
Gold Sponsor Opal (r) rubs Bronze Sponsors Frankie’s buddha belly then Bronze Sponsor Dusty appears
Bronze Sponsor New Orleans Bears with EGMs XIII Rhonda & Darwin
Cutter’s Mac takes top bid @ $35 for Easter Plush Duck
Bronze Sponsors Starr & Justin flank EGM XIII Rhonda GEP Boards Electra & Tittie snag Bronze Sponsor Frankie Venue Sponsor Cutter’s fab 3: Mac, Jimmy & Dudley
Silver Sponsors Jerry & Kenny
EGM XIII Darwin & Bronze Sponsor Michael Bronze Sponsors Rudy & Josie Mae, Silver Sponsor Al, Bronze Sponsor Bebe & Silver Sponsor Dwain
Cutter’s Mac takes top bid @ $225 for Painted Pony retired “Woodland Hunter” with EGMs Rhonda & Darwin, GEP’s Tony
Silver Sponsor Queen Amon-Ra Barry with EGMs XIII Rhonda & Darwin
EGM XII Gary presents EGM XIII pins to Rhonda & Darwin
Bronze Sponsor Society Page’s Orlando with EGM XIII Rhonda
GEP Boards Electra & Opal, Gold Sponsors EGM XII Gary & EGMs XIII Rhonda & Darwin, GEP Boards Tony & Tittie
Bronze Sponsors Satyricon’s Jared & EGM X Tony
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obituaries ...from 12 the bus and go back where she came from; she was much too young to take on the city, but take on the city was just what she did. She began working in local French Quarter bars and learned the trade and the workings of the city. Alice was gutsy and determined and eventually opened her own bar in 1952, The Mascarade Bar at 819 St. Louis St. Her goal was to have a place where gay patrons could gather and have a good time. At that time one could be arrested for gathering in a known gay bar, but this did not detour Alice; her customers were going to be safe in her bar. Alice’s compassion and close watch on her customers led to her becoming a legend in the Gay Community. Following the Mascarade she opened Alice Brady’s at 514 Ursulines St. Her third location was Mr. D’s HideA-Way and finally Brady’s at 700 N. Rampart St. She sold Brady’s in the late 1970’s and retired to Metairie with her first New Orleans friend Torchy. She soon found that retirement was not for her and she bought into another local bar only to sell her interest and retire again. Several bar owners tried to get her to return to the business offering her numerous opportunities. She came out of retirement and began tending bar again on Rampart Street, spending her shifts telling stories of her life in New Orleans, and pouring many drinks. She could fill a bar when she was working because the old and the new wanted to hear her escapades. She eventually moved to the Friendly Bar on Chartres Street and continued drawing in crowds until standing for hours became an issue and in the early 1990’s she had to give up bartending. Alice spent her later years visiting with her friends who would stop by, talking on the phone and sending e-mails. When she did make the occasional appearance in public she could still stop traffic, everyone loved Alice. Alice’s long and vast life experiences could not be learned in school, they had to be lived, and live she did. Alice was always available to offer advice gathered from her life experiences and knowledge. She was perhaps best known as the proprietor of lesbian bars but her personality spilled over to include the male gay community and many in the straight community. She had a passion for music, if you liked a certain artist or a particular song and Alice knew it, you’d get a CD from her. During her years in the French Quarter she became friends with many of the great musicians and entertainers playing on Bourbon Street as well as musicians from around the world. She shared her vast collection of music with her friends and bar owners making tapes and eventually CD’s that played throughout the city. Although Alice never had children of her own, she raised hundreds. She
was a friend to many, whose lives were changed and served as an inspiration to members of the gay community who went on to become doctors, lawyers, nurses, businessmen and women. Alice would say that she was helped by many when she arrived in New Orleans and in turn she helped many throughout her lifetime. Alice put forth a gruff demeanor but once you peeled away this facade of the ‘tough broad” you found the real Alice the one with the heart of gold. Alice was an original contributor in the 1960s to the newly forming Gay Mardi Gras balls and in the 1970s she helped sponsor local gay softball teams, bowling leagues and the Kitty Kat Koctail Klub, giving our community events outside the bars to participate in and bringing gay women and men together. Alice was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Pickles Brady, her father
Wilson D. Brady, and her sister Maude Eddie Winn. She is survived by her loving nephew Raleigh Winn, his wife Lois, of Pineville LA, great nieces and nephews, and her “adopted” son Dennis Sickles of Galveston, TX, his partner Randy Elwood, her very special close and dear friend Yanett, and many loving friends from coast to coast. Special thanks to Raleigh and Lois for your devotion and late night computer fixes. Sam and Gloria, Pam and Ludie, Marty and Koo, and Jackie for your close watch over Alice the past several years, she appreciated you all very much. To Mary Faucheaux, in Alice’s words “You are an Angel,” and to Cindy you showed Alice that you are never too old to be a valuable and productive confidant. Above all, Alice’s life would not have been complete had she not been able to share 21 years of her life with her dog, Colette. Colette was the love of her life and her devoted companion
and friend. Alice received the Gay Appreciation Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998 along with another legend, the late John Dodt, the highest honor given each year by its board of directors. A memorial service is scheduled at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Avenue, at 2pm on March 24th, followed by a reception at The Friendly Bar, 2301 Chartres Street. Please join in the Celebration of Life to remember Alice Lee Brady. Alice, you will be missed by your family and loving friends all the days of our lives. The legend of Alice Brady will be there always to remind us about the Alice Brady we knew and loved. From the 1940’s to 2012, Alice was and is revered in the Gay and Straight Community here and afar, and she will continue to be revered. We truly have lost a legend.
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Pat, Bruce & Gary during Lords Rush Party @ Phoenix
Lords of Leather Rush Party Country Club’s Drew & Oz’s Frankie
EGM XIII Darwin with GEP Silver Sponsor’s Doug & Michael @ Lafitte’s Lords of Leather Rush Party
Ashley welcomes you to Kajun’s Pub Lords of Leather Rush Party
Lords of Leather Rush Party
Kevin behind the bar @ Ninth Circle
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Lords of Leather 30th Rush Party, NOLA Action ~ New Orleans
Krewe of Petronius 52nd Rush Party @ Michael’s On The Park ~ New Orleans
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Miss Katrice hanging out @ Emerald City
Oh the things that happen in the ladies room
Emerald City’s Dungeon Night
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Emerald City’s Dungeon Night
Nolan & Justen hanging out on the patio @ Emerald City
Nadya Simone performs @ Emerald City
Emerald City’s Dungeon Night Ready, Set, Drink
Emerald City’s Dungeon Night Always a good time @ Emerald City
Lauren Mitchell & Valerie Heart host Emerald City’s Dungeon Night
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Emerald City’s Dungeon Night
Elias & Alexa hanging out on the patio @ Emerald City
Wesley & Wesley hanging out @ Emerald City
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Hanging Out, Dungeon Night, Good Time ~ Pensacola, Florida ~ Photos by Lauren Mitchell
Chris & Ben serving it up for Emerald City’s Dungeon Night
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Bartender of the Month
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ardi Gras has come and gone but the city is still full of merrymakers. It is wonderful to see the crowds in the city year round, and you know what that means; the more people in the city, means more business for the bars. And the gay bars have been rockin’ lately. The men and women working behind the bars in the gay establishments deserve kudos for dealing with the record numbers. And no one personifies this industrious spirit then my bartender for the month of March. His bar may be the smallest area at Oz, but because of Chris Picou, the Ruby Slipper has become the hippest place to drink on the weekend. Once a storage area, the Ruby Slipper is now a fabulously decorated lounge on the second floor. It is a great escape from the beat of the dance floor, but one of the main reasons for this little niche’s success is Mr. Picou. Chris has many endearing features, but beyond his flawless physical attributes, this young man is a hard worker. Whether he is slinging drinks behind the bar or working as bar back, Chris makes customer satisfaction his number one priority. Blessed with an award winning smile and a very toned physique (yes I mean smoking hot body), it is no wonder why so many people pack into his little area of the bar. But besides all those qualities, Chris is an engaging bartender. He remembers his regulars and makes
newcomers feel right at home. Charm and charisma married with an outstanding work ethic make him an employer’s dream. His fun-loving persona and his sensual appeal, make him everyone else’s dream. Eye candy definitely goes a long way in business. His expertise at making shots is also noteworthy. He keeps the vibe in the Slipper energized and stimulating. It also helps that he plays the hottest videos on the television. So next time you make it to Oz on the weekend (he also works Monday nights downstairs), maneuver your way upstairs for a cocktail from Chris. You will find that the Ruby Slipper is definitely the hottest scene in the club. Oz is located at 800 Bourbon Street.
Stella!
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he Mystic Krewe of Satyricon is hosting a special performance for the opening of the highly acclaimed Tennessee Williams play A Streetcar Named Desire. This fundraiser for the krewe will take place on Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30pm at the Michalopoulos Studio on Elysian Fields. What is so thrilling about this performance is the talented cast which includes the super sexy Michael Aaron Santos, Aimee Hayes, Ashley Ricord and Mike Harkins. This play is part of Southern Rep’s season. Another special item of mention is the production’s location, which is on Elysian Fields where the story was set. Tickets are $25 and the Michalopoulas Gallery is located at 527 Elysian Fields. For more information or tickets, call 504.943.6910.
The French Quarter Wine Festival
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he French Quarter Wine Festival 2012 has kicked off with a fabulous opening reception on March 2, but the festivities continue through the closing reception on April 27 at Le Meritage restaurant in the Maison Dupuy hotel. Every Monday and Tuesday night, this award winning establishment hosts vintner dinners which pair their delicious cuisine with some of the best wineries. I have been not only to the opening and closing receptions, but to some of the dinners and I can attest that it truly has been the best dining experiences. Most of this is due to Executive Chef Michael Farrell who has taken the New Orleans culinary scene by storm. Recently receiving four beans and four star ratings by some of the top food critics in the city, Farrell has been fea-
tured in Playboy and Esquire magazines as well as a host of other local publications. I suggest checking out more of these dinners, but act fast, because most of them sell out quickly. For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets, go to www.frenchquarterwinefestival.com.
Bonefish Grill Opens in Metairie with a Charity Event for Local Theatre
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onefish Grill is partnering with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) as part of its Grand Opening festivities on Saturday, March 24, from 6pm to 8:30pm with a special Charity Night to benefit JPAS. Supporters will enjoy fresh seafood, refreshing cocktails, and spectacular ambiance and music, all for a great cause, at the restaurant’s newest location at 4848 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd., Suite B (just West of Clearview Mall). People who attend this night get a sneak peek at the eatery which will open its doors to the public on Monday, March 26. Guests attending the Charity Night will be able to sample all of the culinary delights that are found at Bonefish Grill, including Mussels Josephine, Wagyu Beef and Ginger Dumplings, Fontina Chop, Grilled Salmon topped with Warm Mango Salsa, Lily’s Chicken, Ahi Tuna Sashimi and their signature appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp. Libations will include specialty martinis and cocktails, and samplings from the restaurant’s adventurous wine list. The 5,000-square-foot Metairie restaurant will feature a spacious dining room with an open kitchen and a large, energetic bar area that includes three community tables. The interior’s sleek design will feature beautiful golden hardwood and hand-blown glass amber lamps throughout the restaurant. An attractive array of threedimensional art, ranging from largescale metal sculptures of mangroves and fishing scenes to a large mystical fish rubbing, will enhance the ambience felt throughout the restaurant. Dinner will be served seven days a week: from 4-10:30pm Monday through Thursday, from 4-11:30pm, Friday and Saturday, and from 4-10pm, Sunday. While reservations are not required, they are available on a limited basis by calling 504.780.9964. I love this restaurant so much that I thought you might want to know a little bit about the chain. Founded in 2000 in St. Petersburg, FL, the Bonefish Grill experience is the perfect recipe marrying simplicity, quality and consistency in food, service, ambiance and value. As the “Fresh Fish Experts,” Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish and other wood-grilled specialties. Knowledgeable and attentive Bonefish Grill Anglers (that is what they call their service staff, cute right) provide the
best in what they like to call “chef’s coat service.” Their Anglers pride themselves on guiding the guests’ journey through the innovative, seasonal menu and specials, which feature only the highest-quality, freshest ingredients, including traditional and unique varieties of fish and seafood as well as numerous non-seafood items. They combine this with a big-city bar that offers bar fresh cocktails and an affordable, interesting wine list. Recently named “Top Overall Restaurant”, “Best Seafood,” “Top Service,” “Top Rated Food,” “Top Healthy Options” and “Top Rated Facilities” category winner of ZAGAT’s 2011 National Chain Restaurants Survey and “Best Seafood Restaurant in the Nation” by a leading consumer product guide, Bonefish Grill has locations in several states and prides itself on the local feel of each restaurant. For more information on Bonefish Grill, v i s i twww. b o n e f i s h g r i l l . c o m, facebook.com/BonefishGrill or follow them on Twitter via @bonefishgrill.
Party Down
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ardi Gras may be over, but the party continues down here in New Orleans as springtime fills the air. The weather is beautiful and so are the boys. I did not have any down time after Mardi Gras. The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon, which I am captain, did the premiere of the hysterical play The Divine Sister at the Mid City Theatre on Thursday night right after Carnival to a packed house. It starred the lovely Varla Jean Merman and was directed by Ricky Graham. From the festive mood and the large crowd, it seems that everyone was not ready to stop their celebrating after the holiday. I had to work most of the weekend after Mardi Gras, but managed to have a day off on Sunday. And I experienced one of the most fabulous Sunday Fundays in a long time, thanks to a little help from my friends. I highly recommend those days when you can get together with a group of friends and just cut loose, have fun and enjoy each other’s company. My friends Kyle (aka Dusty Debris), Frankie Fierce, Jared and I did just that; beginning with a three hour brunch at The Country Club complete with bottomless mimosas and excellent food. Then we meandered into the Quarter for a few cocktails at the newly renovated Carousel Lounge in the Hotel Monteleone. They truly did an excellent job on the overhaul transforming this once small bar into a spacious and swanky lounge. After a few spins on the carousel and some more cocktails, we went drunk shopping on Royal Street. Jared and Frankie bought some great artwork and Dusty ended up with some lovely drag jewelry. But to commemorate the day, we [continued on 25]
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Brandon/HoneyB serving up Oyster Shooters every Friday in The Balcony Bar above Lafitte’s Bartender Vaughn welcomes you to Society Page
Bartender Bobby behind the bar @ JohnPaul’s Corner Pocket bartender David
Late night bartender Trevor is back @ Double Play
Chef Dillon/Cricket & bar baron Matt @ 700 Club
Good Friends bartender Luke
Lafitte’s bartender Steven & Good Friends bartender Spencer
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13th Crack Whore Ball Crowns C. Duane Parrish CW 13 benefiting NOSIDA @ Bourbon Pub Parade ~ New Orleans
JohnPaul’s Paul & Tony cocktailing @ JohnPaul’s
Kentucky Wildcats Posse in for SEC Basketball Conference @ Oz
under the gaydar ...from 22 all bought crazy hats which we promptly donned for the remainder of the day. Jared was a wolf, Frankie a bear, I was a dog and Dusty was a ram. I love drunk shopping, because half the fun is waking up the next day to see what ungodly item you purchased that you would never wear again at least until the next drunken binge. After our spending spree, we went to Oz for the Oscar viewing party. I am not sure if it was just me, but honestly, the Oscars this year kind of sucked. Or maybe it was the excessive amounts of vodka, but on second thought I was right they did suck. The next Thursday, the city was given a treat, the Harrah’s Corporation held a free concert in Woldenberg Park. What was so great about this event; was that Harrah’s identified four cities to host this large scale event, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans; and they pulled out all the stops. Mary J. Blige and Gavin DeGraw played and the audience was treated to live feeds from the other cities. I was lucky enough to be invited to the VIP tented area with food and libations and a perfect view of the stage. The show opened up with Celine Dion greeting everyone from her theatre in Vegas. She performed two of her hit songs, then actress, author and Access Hollywood reporter Maria Menounos took the stage to introduce the acts. It was a star-studded night across the country and thank you to Harrah’s for including New Orleans in the festivities. The next day I began my weekend with the opening reception of the French Quarter Wine Festival at the Maison Dupuy. The weather was just gorgeous for this fete that includes over seventy five wineries, award winning cuisine and great entertainment. There were psychic readers, caricature artists, two bands, buffet table models and a host of other fun touches to keep guests enthralled. The wines this year were outstanding. The party may have been fun, but it was the after party with a DJ that kept me and my friends dancing to the wee hours of the morning. Even though the next day I was moving slow, it turned out to be quite the full evening. My friend Jared and I went from drag queens to debutantes in one night, not many people can say that. We began with the Easter Parade Sponsorship Party at Cutter’s. Congratulations to Darwin Reed and Rhonda Roget who brought in over five grand in sponsorships. After a few auctions and the usual amazing food at Cutter’s, Jared and I quick changed into suits and sped off to Gallier Hall for my employer’s daughter’s Sweet Sixteen bash. The theme was Saints and Sinners and it was truly over the top. As you can imagine we decorated the venue from floor to ceiling to make the event special. Then afterwards, a few drinks at Mike’s on the Avenue, dinner at Vega Tapas and then a nightcap at the Friendly Bar and my evening was complete. Sunday was a day of celebrating with two gay carnival krewes in the city. The Krewe of Petronius held their event at Michael’s By The Park and the Lords
of Leather was at the Phoenix. I attended both and congratulated them on jobs well done. Both krewes helped make this Mardi Gras one of the best, so I look forward to all the other rush parties. So even though Mardi Gras may be over, the fun continues, so time to go out shopping for some Easter duds, it is going to be a great Spring.
Tony’s Tidbits of Wisdom
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amily has always been very important in my life, and I consider myself very fortunate to have been blessed with amazing parents. But family is truly what we make of the people in our lives. Good friends can be as close to you if not dearer than blood relatives. So it is always hard when we lose a loved one, or even worse yet, when we see someone we love go through that pain. Recently my dear friend Jeff Mallon (aka Elizabeth Bouvier) lost his father who unbeknownst to me was a huge deal in his hometown of Austin, Texas. All I know is that Jeff was very close to his family and he was going through this very difficult time. It wasn’t until he forwarded me a press release the university where his father coached, that I realized how wonderful this man truly was. He had a memorial service in a stadium. I know right, a friggin’ stadium. In life many of us can only hope to be cherished in such a way as Coach Jim Mallon. So I wanted to share this press release with everyone. And Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss; my prayers are with you and your family. Southwestern University mourns the passing of baseball coaching legend, Coach Jim Mallon. Mallon, 67, passed away following complications from heart surgery. Services for Coach Mallon were held on the campus of Southwestern University at Rockwell Field on March 3rd with a following reception in the Howry Center. Jim Mallon was one of the most successful coaches in Southwestern’s history during his tenure as Head Coach of the Pirate Men’s Baseball Team. Mallon earned a B.S. degree (1969) and a M.S. degree (1970) from Baylor University and then, after a five-year stint with the San Francisco Giants organization, Mallon began his collegiate coaching career in 1971 at Southwestern. At the time of his retirement in 2004 he had amassed a record of 1,197 wins against only 601 losses for a winning percentage of .666. Mallon
ended his coaching career ranked third all-time in wins for both the NCAA and the NAIA. His teams won multiple championships. 1984 was one of the high points of his career with his team finishing third at the NAIA World Series. After Southwestern’s transition to NCAA Division III, Mallon’s teams won five SCAC Championships and advanced to seven NCAA Regional Championships. He was named NAIA District Coach of the Year on five occasions and SCAC Coach of the Year four times. From 1994 to 1999 he had players earn NCAA Division III National Statistical Champion honors six times. Eighteen of Mallon’s players advanced to compete in professional baseball with four reaching the major league level. Twenty-four players earned All-America or Academic AllAmerica honors. Mallon was inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Southwestern University Hall of Fame in 2010.
Coach Mallon is survived by his wife Jane, sons Jeff and Jarret, and other family members plus a multitude of friends throughout Texas. The family has requested that donations be made to Southwestern University, Box 770, Georgetown, TX 78627-0770, for The Coach Jim Mallon Endowed Fund and/or The Baseball Locker Room Campaign in his memory. Donations may also be made to The Blood & Tissue Center of Central Texas.
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autos Metairie, LA [504] WALKER ACURA, 8951 Veterans Blvd., 464.4004, WalkerAcura.COM
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264.8000 TONIC, 2013 Pinhook Rd., 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, 4seasonsno.com CLUB LAX, 2301 N. Causeway, 834.7979 New Orleans, LA [504] 700 CLUB, 700 Burgundy, 561.1095, 561.1098, 700ClubNewOrleans.COM BIG DADDY'S, 2513 Royal, 948.6288 BOURBON PUB & PARADE, 801 Bourbon St., 529.2107, BourbonPub.COM BYWATER PATIO BAR, 3162 Dauphine St., 944.4445 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, CuttersBar.BIZ THE DOUBLE PLAY, 439 Dauphine, 523.4517 THE FRIENDLY BAR, 2301 Chartres, 943.8929 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., 947.3735 LE ROUNDUP, 819 St. Louis, 561.8340
MICHAEL'S ON THE PARK, 834 N. Rampart St., 267.3615 NAPOLEON'S ITCH, 734 Bourbon, 371.5450 NINTH CIRCLE, 700 N. Rampart, 252.4558 OZ NEW ORLEANS, 800 Bourbon, 593.9491, OzNewOrleans. COM PHOENIX/EAGLE, 941 Elysian Fields, 945.9264 RAWHIDE 2010, 740 Burgundy St., 525.8106, Rawhide2010.COM SOCIETY PAGE, 542 N. Rampart St., 299.0156. TUBBY'S GOLDEN LANTERN, 1239 Royal, 529.2860, TubbysBar.COM VOODOO BAR, 718 N. Rampart, 265.0950 Slidell, LA [985] BILLY'S, 2600 Hwy. 190 West, 847.1921 Bay St. Louis, MS [228] CLUB RED, 317 Reese St.,, 467.5920, ClubRedBSL.COM Biloxi, MS [228] CLUB VEAUX, 834 Howard Ave., 207.3271
book stores New Orleans, LA [504] FAB - Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947.3700
cable shows New Orleans, LA [504] THE GAR WILLIAMS SHOW, Every Wed. &Sat., 8:30am & 8:30pm, Access Television Channel 99
casinos Lake Charles, LA [337] L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort, 777 Avenue L’Auberge, 337.395.7777 or 866.580.7444, ldlcasino.com New Orleans, LA [504] Harrah's New Orleans Casino, Canal @ the River, 800.,HARRAHS, GayHarrahsNOLA.COM
chiropractic Chalmette, LA [504] SIMPLY PRECISE CHIROPRACTIC, Dr. Domingo De Los Reyes D.C., 9135 West Judge Perez, Suite B, 504.302.1718, SimplyPreciseChiropractic.COM [is213] New Orleans, LA [504] DR. MICHAEL LECHLEITER, D.C., St. Charles Chiropractic, 1529 Jackson Ave., 566.1833 [is312]
circuit/events Easter Sunday, April 8, 13th Official Gay Easter Parade, New Orleans, sponsored by Ambush, GayEasterParade.COM May 24 - 27, Memorial Day Weekend, International Gay Lesbian Country Western Dance Club Convention, Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, New Orleans, LA benefiting NO/AIDS Task Force Food for Friends, NewOrleansHoedown.COM May 25-28 Memorial Day Weekend, Pensacola, FL, sponsored by Ambush, GayPensacola.COM Aug. 29-Sept. 3, 41st Official Southern Decadence 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. 25-28, Halloween 29, benefiting Project Lazarus, New Orleans, LA, sponsored by AmbushMag.COM, halloweenneworleans.com Dec. 28, 2012-Jan. 1, 2013, Gay New Year's in New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, GayNewOrleans.COM Feb. 8-12, 2013, Official Gay Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA, sponsored by Ambush, GayMardiGras.COM
counseling New Orleans, LA [504] DAVID WAGNER, PhD, LPC, Counseling & Psychotherapy, 3001 Fifth St., Metairie, LA 70002; 836.0000
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 FRAMES, 4422 Magazine St., 269.3726
galleries New Orleans, LA [504] BLISS McCALL STUDIO, by appointment, 631 Elysian Fields Ave., 391.9131, BlissMcCall.COM DIETY ARTS OF THE EXTREME ORIENT, 830 N. Rampart, DietyNOLA.COM TANNER ORIGINAL ART, 830 Royal St., 524.8266, HauntingArt.COM
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: marsha@ripandmarsha.com International GayBars.COM, 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137; 504.522.8049, marsha@ripandmarsha.com
groceries/delis New Orleans, LA [504] FRADY'S ONE STOP GROCERY & DELICATESSEN, 3231 Dauphine St., 949.9688 QUARTERMASTER DELI, THE NELLIE DELI, 1100 Bourbon, 529.1416
hair salons Mandeville, LA [985] RESTORATION HAIR DESIGN, 1800 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 119, 626.4353 New Orleans, LA [504] BOBBY BLUE CONTEMPORARY BARBER & BEAUTY PARLOR, 906 Bourbon St., 527.5100 HEAD QUARTERS HAIR SALON, 900 Rue Dauphine, 522.2666 MICKEY NOLAN'S SALON, 815 Toulouse St., 587.7782
insurance New Orleans, LA [504] ALLSTATE: Buckwalter Insurance Group LLC, 2002 20th St., Kenner, 504.469.4800;101 Schexnayder Ln., Destrehan, 985.764.3833
lodging/accommodations New Orleans [504] AARON INGRAM HAUS, 1012 Elysian Fields, New Orleans, LA 70117, PHONE: 504.949.3110, E-mail us at ingramhaus@yahoo.com. Condos with queensize beds, private entrances; located only six blocks from Bourbon Street and walking distance to most New Orleans attractions. Several favorite bars are within one block. [0712] 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, E-mail us at theburgundy@cox.net. Gay owned and operated in newly renovated 1890's double. Four
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guest rooms with private baths, guests' parlor and "half-kitchen", courtyard and half-open 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. [0812 FRENCH QUARTER SUITES HOTEL, 1119 North Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, Phone 504.524.7725, Toll Free: 800.457.2253,FrenchQuarterSuites.COM. Email us at Reservations@bpmhotels.com. Official Host Hotel of OZ New Orleans. One of several French Quarter residences that have been painstakingly restored and transformed into spacious multi-bedroom suites. Beautiful and spacious townhomes available to accommodate groups of any size adjacent to the hotel. Just 3 short blocks from Bourbon St, with free Wi-Fi and complimentary continental breakfast and access to two beautiful pools. Covered off street parking available. MAISON DE MACARTY BED & BREAKFAST, 3820 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA 70117, PHONE: 504.267.1564, MaisonMacarty.COM, E-mail us at kurt@maisonmacarty.com. Luxury gay owned and operated bed and breakfast. 8 bedrooms with ensuite baths, pool, sun deck and beautiful courtyard. Sleep, eat and play at Maison de Macarty. Book it now! 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. [0113] NEW ORLEANS COURTYARD HOTEL, 1101 North Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, Phone 504.522.7333, Toll Free: 800.457.2253, NOCourtyard.COM. Email us at Reservations@bpmhotels.com, “Spectacular, very unusual piece of property” with balconies of varying design ringing the courtyard. Circa 1880 Historic New Orleans Home lovingly restored and converted into beautifully appointed rooms. Just steps away from Armstrong park, Bourbon St, and most of the popular gay clubs, bars, and restaurants. With two pools, free WiFi and complimentary continental breakfast. Secured off street parking available. 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
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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 & thai massage/bodywork). Call 504.458.5996 / website righttouchnola.com for pictures, location & special. License #LA4553 [is2611]
Baton Rouge, LA [225] LOUISIANA ARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER / RIVERSIDE MUSEUM, 100 S. River Road, 344.5272 LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S MANSION, 1001 Capitol Access Rd., 342.5855 LOUISIANA STATE ARCHIVES, 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 EDGAR DEGAS HISTORIC HOME, 2306 Esplanade Avenue, tours by appointment: 504.821.5009, the house tour lasts one hour, is led by a great-grand-niece of Degas, and includes the award-winning documentary video, Degas in New Orleans: A Creole Sojourn 1850 HOUSE, 523 St. Ann, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm GALLIER HOUSE, 1132 Royal, 523.6722, Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm GERMAINE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM, 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 10am4:45pm LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS, 7 Bamboo Rd, Metairie, 488.5488, Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 1-5pm MUSEE CONTI HISTORICAL WAX MUSEUM, 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, TuesSun 10am-5pm OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART, 925 Camp St., 539.9600 OLD U.S. MINT, 400 Esplanade, TuesSun 10am-5pm PRESBYTERE, 751 Chartres, Jackson Square, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL, Jackson Square, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1:30-5pm
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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
New Orleans [504] SKULLY'Z RECORDZ, 907 Bourbon St., 592.4666
marketing & printing New Orleans, LA [504] SIR SPEEDY, 343 Carondelet, 586.9812, 586.9817, offering printing and marketing services including web design and hosting. info@sirspeedyneworleans.com, sirspeedyneworleans.com
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organizations Mobile, AL ALABAMA PRIDE FEST, MobileAlabamaPride.COM AQUA, THE PARTY, PO Box 145, Mobile, AL 36601, TheAquaParty.COM BAY AREA INCLUSION,
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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 METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF 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 OF APOLLO / 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, 838.3399 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 12:15pm Solumn Mass, 5pm Praise & 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, w w w . b i g e a s y m c c . c o m , pastor@bigeasymcc.com BIG EASY STOMPERS, 1317 Pasadena Ave., Metairie, LA 70001 www.NewOrleansHoedown.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 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 FOOD FOR FRIENDS, 944.6028 FORUM FOR EQUALITY, 336 Lafayette, Suite 200, 70130; 947.2981, ForumForEquality.COM FRIDAY NIGHT 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, Email: 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 701566836; gga.org, E-mail: info@gga.org HALLOWEEN IN NEW ORLEANS, INC., PO Box 52171, 70152-2171; halloween neworleans.com/ambush 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. KREWE OF ARMEINIUS, PO Box 56638, New Orleans, LA 70156-6638, info@kreweofarmeinius.org, 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, 1001 South Broad St., Suite 115, New Orleans, LA 70125, KreweOfPetronius.ORG 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 70117-4035, 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 MYSTIC KREWE OF SATYRICON, PO Box 15889, 70115-5889 MysticKreweOfSatyricon.COM NEW ORLEANS GAY MEN’S CHORUS, 322.7007, nogmc.com; nogmc@aol.com NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 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 OFFICIAL GAY EASTER PARADE, 828A 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, 828-A 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 PRIDE NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATION NOLAPride.ORG PROJECT LAZARUS, A Residence for PWAs, PO Box 3906, 70177-3906; 949.3609 REGIONAL AIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK [RAIN], 523.3755 SOFTBALL LEAGUE – Great fun for all skill levels, beginner to advanced. Visit nolasoftball.com for full details and find us on Facebook. ST. ANNA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1313 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70116 947.2121, stannanola.org THE COMMUNITY COALITION OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS LGBTQ Organizations & Businesses, tccgno.org, 569.9156 Until It Is OVER, Inc., Executive Director Don S. Evans, Sr., 5837 De Bore Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70126, Phone 504 722 1694, Fax 504 286 5784 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] PHILADELPHIA CENTER, PO Box 44454, 71134-4454; 222.6633 YWCA AIDS MINORITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, 700 Pierre Ave., 71103; 226.8717
pets New Orleans, LA [504] DR. MIKE'S ANIMAL HOUSE, 1120 N. Rampart, 523.4455 FRENCH QUARTER PET ASYLUM, 513 Dumaine St., 302.9845
pharmacy New Orleans, LA [504] & Baton Rouge, LA [225] AVITA DRUGS SPECIALIZED PHARMACY, free discrete delivery serving Louisiana, Mississippi & Texas. Certified pharmacists caring for HIV/AIDS, new-to-market & hard-to-find medications including Serostim. Local pharmacy that supports the LGBT community. www.AvitaDrugs.COM. 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
plumbers New Orleans, LA [504] PIPES "R" US PLUMBING, “Let us PEEP in your pipes”, 140 N. Carrollton Ave., Office 504.866.2730, Fax 504.484.0907, PipesRUsNewOrleans.COM
real estate agents New Orleans, LA [504] LATTER & BLUM, Agent Steve Richards, 712 Rue D’Orleans @ Rue Royal, Cell: 258.1800, Office: 948.3011, SRichards@LatterBlum.com LATTER & BLUM, Agent Brian M. Pawlowski, brianrealtor@aol.com, Agent Stace McDonald, stacerealtor@aol.com, 840 Elysian Fields, 451.2495
restaurants New Orleans, LA [504]
700 Club Restaurant, 700 Burgundy, 561.1095, 561.1098, 700ClubNewOrleans.COM Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., 598.1010, CloverGrill.COM Country Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa St., TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM, 945.0742 The Decadence Shoppe (coffehouse & cafe), 806 N. Rampart, 529.8874, DecadenceShoppeCafe.COM Fatoush Mediterranean Grill, Coffee House & Juice Bar, 2372 St. Claude Ave., #130, FatoushRestaurantNOLA.COM, 504.371.5074 Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Pl., 522.9500 Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746 Orleans Grapevine Wine & Bar Bistro, 720 Orleans, 523.1930 Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. , 529.1416, QuartermasterDeli.NET
retail/shopping Metairie, LA [504] SUZETTE'S, 4636 W. Esplanade, 888.7722, Suzettes.COM New Orleans, LA [504] BOURBON PRIDE, 909 Bourbon, 566.1570 BUNGALOWS, 719 Royal St., 522.9222 PANDA BEAR, 415 Bourbon St., 529.8064 RAB DAB CLOTHING AND GIFTS, 918 Royal St., 525.6662 RAZZLE DAZZLE, 524 Royal St. 568.0001, RazzleDazzle.COM RAB DAB CLOTHING AND GIFTS, 918 Royal St., 525.6662
spas New Orleans, LA [504] CLUB NEW ORLEANS, 515 Toulouse, 581.2402, www.the-clubs.com
tattoos New Orleans, LA [504] AART ACCENT NEW ORLEANS, 1041 N. Rampart St., 581.9812
theatres New Orleans, LA [504] CAFE ISTANBUL, 2372 St. Claude Ave., #140, 504.974.0786, CafeIstanbulNOLA.COM JOY THEATER, 1200 Canal St., TheJoyTheater.COM MAHALIA JACKSON THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS, 801 N. Rampart, Armstrong Park, mahaliajacksontheater.com, 525.1052
travel New Orleans, LA [504] Adventures Actually, Kate Alexander, 220.5503, AdventuresActually.COM
websites OFFICIAL GAY EASTER PARADE, GayEasterParade.COM OFFICIAL GAY MARDI GRAS, GayMardiGras.COM OFFICIAL GAY NEW ORLEANS, GayNewOrleans.COM OFFICIAL SOUTHERN DECADENCE, SouthernDecadence.COM
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Trash Disco Sundays @ Cafe Lafitte in Exile
Kocktail Karaoke @ Good Friends Bar
Karli Essex in Eye Candy @ Club LAX
Dominique DeLorean headlines Diamonds of the South @ JohnPaul’s
Lafitte’s bartenders Wayne, Earl & Damon Eva, GEPs Electra, Regina, Princesse & Monalot during Golden Age Revue @ JohnPaul’s
Rikki & Philip in “It Takes Two” cabaret @ 4 Seasons in Metairie
Jessica shows it all in Oz Wednesday Show Night
JohnPaul’s brings you Engender
Monique Michaels in Diamonds of the South @ JohnPaul’s
Engender @ JohnPaul’s Kyle, Jared, Tony & Frankie at Sunday Funday @ The Country Club
”It Takes Two” cabaret @ 4 Seasons
Napoleons Itch bar barons Ron & Chuck
Dusty Debris as Annie Lennox in Oz Show Night
Eye Candys Britney Johnson & RileyRy Conrad @ Club LAX
Miss Gay Pride Monica SynclaireKennedy in Rising Star @ 4 Seasons in Metairie
Rising Star’s Princesse Stephaney with Athena Jewele @ 4 Seasons in Metairie
Cuties @ 700 Club on Friday night
Michael, Kent & Jared join Satyricon opening night of the “Divine Sister” @ Mid City Theatre
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