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Two Weeks of Halloween Excitement This big Halloween edition features 48 pages of tantalizing action from the giant 4-day circuit party, Halloween XXX in New Orleans, to even more exciting events in Houston, Texas; Baton Rouge and Lake Charles, Louisiana; Mobile, Alabama; and Pensacola, Florida. Here in New Orleans we celebrate two weeks of Halloween, the circuit party weekend Thursday, October 24th-Sunday, October 27th, and then Halloween itself on Thursday, October 31st. You can wear your goulish creation many times, or change it for each event. As you flip through these pages, you will find that the bars and clubs have pulled out all the stops bringing you not only fantastic costume contests, but celebrity DJs, stars, dancers, shows, specials and more. There is no reason that you cannot have a fantastic time this Halloween as you indulge all of your fantasies. There's also great shopping opportunities, as well as services galore, and of course, dining at our famous eateries (page 46), plus over 100 great pics! Keep abreast of all the happenings here, or at www.AmbushMag.COM, or at www.Facebook.COM/AmbushMag. On Facebook, you can also catch Today's Ambush VIP Guide most days featuring the hottest events direct from the pages of the South's oldest regional LGBT tabloid now in its 31st year since 1982.
Indulge in Halloween XXX: Chapel of Love Benefiting Project Lazarus Oct. 24-27 Get in the spirit of Halloween and indulge as Halloween XXX: Chapel of Love raises funds for Project Lazarus Thursday, October 24th-Sunday, October 27th. Halloween has raised over $4.6M for Project Lazarus. According to the organization, "We are one of the only 100% donation/volunteer event weekends left in the US." That is why it is so important to join all of the fun while making a huge difference for Project Lazarus, a home in New Orleans for men and women with AIDS, so that Lazarus may provide healthcare and support services for their residents. Visit www.HalloweenNewOrleans.COM to get tickets or further information. Tickets include Full Weekend Pass $275 (all 4 days), 3-Day Pass $205 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and Dance Pass $145 (Friday-Saturday Events). Individual event tickets are also available.
male dancers, and even a “Champagne Room.” As with any good southern bachelor party, we’ll have the booze and the boys… and hopefully you won’t miss the wedding. So grab all your friends and come celebrate the last fling before the ring. Open bar included with admission (all events 21+). VIP Host Lounge provided for Halloween 30 Patrons, Benefactors and Hosts. Individual ticket $65. Make your way down the aisle Saturday, October 25th into the Chapel of Love for the main event and costume party, and be greeted by “minister”, comedian Shawn Pelofsky. Off the heels of the DOMA defeat, you should have some fun with this theme! It’s going to be an amazing night and we’re excited to be back at Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans, with the amazing DJ ABEL (NY). Doors open at 10pm. The Costume Contest begins at 11pm with the parade of costumes across the stage. Celebrity judges include Chet Pourciau, Chris Rice, Bryan Batt, Tom Cianfichi, and Christian LeBlanc. At 12midnight - The 30th Anniversary Show commemorating its past 29 years of stage performances begins with a cast of hundreds- starting from the first show and YOU are probably in it! Show crew includes: Arthur Rogerdirector, Jay Weigel- musical director, Diogo De Lima- choreographer, Phillip Manuel- singer, Brandon Sanford- assistant choreographer, Bryan Holcomblighting, Joseph Sanford, Pelican Production- video editor, Mickal Baldingerstage coordinator, Lyle Guidroz- stage coordinator, and Michael Atwater- logistics]; Featuring: The Flyboys of Flag Troupe Houston, Blanche Debris, Bianca Del Rio, King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras Dusty Debris, Persana Shoulders and many more! The show is possible with additional contributions from: Carey Bond and Henry Lambert, Marshall Lee and Milton Seiler, Vincent Saia and Glynn Stephens, Mark Brown and Stephen Brint, Jeff Hebert, David Workman, James Mounger, John Chrestia, and Jack Sullivan. Costumes are required at this dance extravaganza, costume parade and show. Costume Contest categories include: FUNNIEST THEATRICAL
The popular Lazarus Ball kicks off on Thursday, October 24th and will be hosted for the first time at the US Freedom Pavillion: The Boeing Center of the National World War II Museum, 1043 Magazine Street. Featuring live entertainment, and great food by famous chef John Besh, the silent auction boast items from many local businesses, galleries, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The auction is an important part of yearly fundraising, so please come with your wallets open. The theme is The WedFringe Fest/Pre-Thanksgiving issue out Nov. 5 ding Shower running 7:30-11pm. Dress to impress with fancy cocktail DEADLINE: Tues., Oct. 29th attire. Open bar included with admisunder the gaydar 27 celebrazzi 6 sion (all events 21+). Individual ticket moments in gay new orleans history 28 a community within communities 14 $75. mobile paparazzi 31 public meeting 14 Friday, October 25th brings us to get our history out of the closet!!! 32 c'est si bon, baton rouge 16 houston paparazzi 35 spotlight feature/avita pharmacy 16 goodbye to the single life at The Largtrodding the boards 38 pensacola paparazzi 18 est Gay Bachelor Party. Your wildest classifieds 40 snap paparazzi/new orleans 20 fantasies will come true as you dance reVIEW 42 snap paparazzi/nola, slidell 22 all night to the tracks of Dallas’ breakout ambush paparazzi/new orleans 44 halloween xxx 24 chop chop/nola restaurant guide 46 ambush paparazzi/new orleans 26 DJ Brandon Moses. The historic Civic Theatre, 510 O'Keefe Street, where Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since 1982 the very first Halloween New Orleans 828-A Bourbon St. • New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 • 504.522.8049 was held will be turned into the hottest marsha@ripandmarsha.com dance club complete with drinks, sexy
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(let’s see what you can do on stage!), BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE (individual), WEDDING PARTY (best group), and ORIGINAL ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID, NEVER A BRIDE. And the judges may add more at their discretion! Open bar included with admission plus VIP Host Lounge for Halloween 30 Patrons, Benefactors and Hosts (all events 21+). Individual ticket $95. It’s been several years, but Halloween is happily returning to House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street, for Sunday Brunch, October 27th! Come hang out, eat, listen to music, watch the game, chat with new friends and recount stories from last night! The Honeymoon [continued on 8]
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Friday Night Before Mardi Gras presented proceeds from the 2013 Extravaganza XIII: Le Flambeau “Come Light Up The Night” Ball resulting in a total donation of $11,000 dispursed to the 9 charities shown below (photos & captions by TJ Rogers):
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New Orleans Youth Breakout! $600... Ron Issler, Wes Ware & Se’Miyah Breaud
LGBT Community Center of New Orleans - $1,000... Emily Rey, Sebastian Rey, Billy Henry & JC Romero
1st Runner-up Sam Daniel, new Mr. Louisiana Leather 2014 Lance Baggett and Mr. Louisiana Leather 2013 Bill Naquin celebrate on stage following competition at Oz in New Orleans during the annual Lords of Leather contest. (Below left: Lord King Pat Johnson and MC Darwin Singleton present $220 raised in spotlight charity number to Buzzy's Boys & Girls' Rodney.)
NO/AIDS Task Force - $3,000... Cheryl Grace, Noel Twilbeck & Billy Henry
Barrett DeLong and Michael Sullivan host Krewe of Armeinius' annual CocktoberFest in New Orleans raising $$$ for the krewe's 2014 Mardi Gras ball. Left: Bartender Blake and bar proprietor Mac McAll celebrate during Cutter's annual OctoberFest at the popular Marigny Bar in New Orleans.
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) - $1,000... Victor, Sam Stewart & Randy Trahan
New Orleans Gay Pride Organization - $1,000... Jeff Kiefer, Larry Anderson & Chris Leonard
Project Lazarus - $1,200... Chris Lynch & Bruce Gallassero
Steve Patrick, Darwin Reed join Gay Easter Parade Board, 2014 Events Set The Board of Directors of the Gay Easter Parade welcome new board members Steve Patrick and Darwin Reed who have worked for the past several years to insure the success of the annual parade. They join fellow board members Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain, Electra City and Tittie Toulouse, Opal Masters, Rona Conners and Tony Leggio. The board met mid October and have set the 2014 events/fundraisers leading up to the 15th Gay Easter Parade on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. The 4th Sponsorship Party will be hosted on Sunday, March 16th, 3-5pm at Cutter's, 706 Franklin. This year it is under the direction of GEP Boards Steve Patrick and Darwin Reed. 6th Eggstravaganza hosted by GEP Boards Opal Masters and Darwin Reed is set for Saturday, March 22nd, 7-10pm, at Michael's On The Park, 834 N. Rampart St. 13th Super Star-Studded Drag Extravaganza will be held Saturday, March 29th, 8-10pm, at Oz, 800 Bourbon Street. This event is under the direction
of GEP Boards Rip and Marsha NaquinDelain. 15th Purple Party hosted by the GEP Board of Directors will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 8-10pm, at The Double Play, 439 Dauphine St. 12th Spring Fever under the direction of Electra City and Tittie Toulouse is set for Saturday, April 12th, 8pm, at Carl Mack Presents, 535 Marigny St. 5th Bunnies in the Big Easy is set for Good Friday, April 18th, 8-10pm, at Bourbon View, 501 Bourbon St. The 15th Easter Grand Marshals who will lead the 2014 festivities will be announced in the Mardi Gras edition of Ambush Mag. For further information, visit www.GayEasterParade.COM.
Belle Reve New Orleans - $1,200... Michele D’Aquin & Petunia Hydro-Lynch
Forum for Equality Foundation $1,000... SarahJane Brady & Glen Reames
Gay Easter Parade for Food For Friends - $1,000... Petunia HydroLynch, Ron Issler & Paul Melancon
FNBMG Board of Directors Larry Anderson, Chris Lynch, Ron Issler, Billy Henry, Petunia Hydro-Lynch, Sam Stewart, Craig Henry, Glen Reames & Stace McDonald
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the "official" dish ...from 4 (or the Breakup) Schedule: Food (1-4pm)- New Orleans-style, all-you-can-eat cuisine (including fried chicken!!) Entertainment- Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Well-Strung, St. Peter Claver Gospel Choir PLUS: Halloween's first ever Second Line at 4pm from House of Blues to Oz through the streets of the French Quarter. It's a true New Orleans experience that you don’t want to miss! Open bar included with Admission (all events 21+). Individual ticket $65. Ambush Mag is a proud sponsor of Halloween along with Avita, Oz, Absolut Vodka, Bud Light, House of Blues, solomongroup, Citizen NOLA, Clarity, Cafe Amelie, Advocate, Noise, Gay Cities, Instinct, and Where Y'at.
Lords of Leather Halloween Party & Costume Contest Set Where will you be when the lights go out??? If you like things that go “bump in the night” you will want to be at the Phoenix Bar on Saturday, October 26th. That will be the setting for the Lords of Leather Halloween Party and Costume Contest. Begin the evening by checking out “The House of Glory….Holes” party from 6-9pm in the Eagle Bar (upstairs). Cost is $10 and includes all the domestic beer and well drinks you can handle. The always-optional coat check will be available as well. After the party, the fun is just beginning as prizes will be awarded for the best Halloween costumes. Contest begins at 10:30pm. So plan your haunted Halloween festivities and come see the Lords after darkness falls at the Phoenix, 941 Elysian Fields Avenue on Saturday, October 26.
Mr. International Rubber Announces Speakers for MIR 17 CHICAGO – Mr. International Rubber (MIR) is pleased to announce the speakers for education sessions at MIR 17, to be held November 8 -10 including: Rick Holte - Rick’s career in Kink began in 1995 when he started designing fetish gear under his own label “Love and Fire” while working as a production manager and performer for Bondage A Go-Go at Ground Zero nightclub in Minneapolis, MN. In 2011, Rick returned to San Francisco and began working with Serious Male Bondage.com under his scenename RankInSF. He can also be seen in many of their rubber bondage videos. That same year, he was entrusted with the stewardship of Rubber Men of San Francisco and has been a part of bring-
ing that club from being local club to being a model for other fetish clubs around the country, producing events for the fetish community and promoting the local businesses that support the Kink Community. Trooper Long - Trooper, Great Lakes Boot Black 2008 and 2009, judged IML33 and was first runner-up at both IMBB 2009 and ICBB 2010. He is Pledge Master of ICON Detroit Leatherclub, member of Detroit Bondage Club and Chicago Hellfire (CHC). He is partnered with Andrew, another CHC Associate member. Trooper’s boy is named “black,” Canada’s 1st titleholder bootblack. Trooper has attended every MIR since 2006. Pup Snuggles - Pup Snuggles has been part of the leather community since IML 2006 and has avidly researched the leather lifestyle ever since. Snuggles is also founder of International Pups and Handlers, co-founder of Chicago Puppy Patrol, the previous President for Bloomington Kink, a photographer, graphic designer, website designer, massage therapist, and renaissance re-enactor. Pup Snuggles holds the following titles: Indiana Leather boy 2010 and Great Lakes Leather boy 2011.” Joey Alegrett - Joey has owned eight of his own tattoo and piercing studios at once to as well as, owning partnerships in five very different and varied bars and nightclubs. Presently he is working in Chicago at Uptown’s world famous Tattoo Factory and Royal Flesh in Chicago, spending summers in Provincetown, MA. Joey has been piercing and executing his trade in body modifications since 1990. Known as the celebrity piercer in the industry, his clients have included, just to name a few, Rhianna, Madonna, Fergie, Lady GaGa and many more. MIR 17 will be returning the HooverLeppen Theatre at the Center on Halsted (CoH) in the heart of Chicago’s Boystown. The MIR Kink Market & Social, located in The Billie Jean King Recreation Center at the CoH, will be open Friday, November 8th, Saturday, November 9th from noon-7pm and Sunday, November 10th from noon-5 pm. The Market is open to the public (18+). Admission is $5 per day or $10 for all three days. For contestant information, MIR history, photo galleries, public transportation, sponsors and more, please visit the official MIR website at www.mirubber.com.
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the "official" dish ...from 8 “manly” men redesign themselves for one night as they sing and dance their way across the stage at Mag’s 940 (formerly JohnPaul’s). The show will start at 8pm. Then, as Christmas approaches, the Lords will be hosting a “Gay Night at the Teddy Bear House” Party on Friday, December 20th from 7-10pm. The Teddy Bear house, located Uptown at 1525 Dufossat Street (just off St. Charles Avenue), puts on display 12,000 (yes, 12,000!) Teddy Bears inside and outside a holiday-themed lighted and decorated residence. Santa’s Sexy Elves will be serving food and drinks to good kids as well as naughty ones on the patio and there will be a Teddy Bear Auction of bears decorated by the krewe’s members. Tickets are $20 and will be available from any krewe member. Public tours of the Teddy Bear House will follow on Saturday and Sunday, December 21st and 22nd sponsored by the Lords. Hours will be Saturday 5pm until 10pm and Sunday from 11am until 7pm. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. It truly is an amazing sight and kids young and old will enjoy this unique holiday event. Tour tickets will be available at the house upon arrival.
FNBMG Charity Donations Total Over $170,000 The Friday Night Before Mardi Gras Board recently hosted a Charity Donation Ceremony at the NO/AIDS Task Force conference room. We are so proud to be part of a community that really knows how to come together. Because of you and the efforts of the FNBMG Board we have raised over $170,000 for AIDS related charities in the New Orleans area. This year 9 charities received a total of $11,000." The 2014 theme for the next extravaganza is The 7 Deadly Sins. It will be held at the Audubon Tea Room on February 28, 2014. Please buy your tickets early to an amazing event raising money for a great cause. "For all of you Angels and little Devils out there ready to raise some hell this Mardi Gras, bring your best costume and show how it is done in New Orleans."
For more information, visit www.fridaynightbeforemardigras.com. FNBMG is a 501(c) (3).
Roots of Music 5th Anniversary Nov. 15 The Roots of Music is New Orleans’ non-profit organization dedicated to teaching, supporting and empowering New Orleans’ youth through music education, academic support and mentorship, while preserving and promoting New Orleans’ unique musical and cultural heritage. The Roots of Music will celebrate its 5th anniversary with an evening of live musical performances, culinary delights, creative cocktails, an impressive array of auction items and celebrity guest appearances. The much-anticipated event will take place Friday, November 15th at 6:30pm at a private home in the Garden District. A limited number of tickets, priced at $150 per person are available. “For the past 5 years, we’ve had such amazing support from incredible people and have managed to grow this organization to serve well over 100 kids each year from over 40 schools in New Orleans,” says co-founder Derrick Tabb (Rebirth Brass Band). “Now supporters can come out and celebrate with a great night of food, drinks and live music.” Special guest New Orleans Pelicans Head Coach Monty Williams will get things rolling, along with emcee Mike Hoss of WWLTV. Live performances include The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders and Rebirth Brass Band. Guests can enjoy tasty offerings from Dis Taco and Killer Poboys; sweet treats from Stella; and an array of specialty cocktails from Molly’s on the Market’s Trey Monaghan and craft beer from NOLA Brewing. A silent auction and other guest appearances will complete the evening. Priced at $150 per person, tickets for The Roots of Music 5th anniversary celebration on Friday, November 15th are extremely limited. To purchase tickets please visit http:// npboxoffice.stubhub.com/event/ BandTogetherforTheRootsofMusic. For further information on the event and/or sponsorship opportunities, [continued on 12]
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the "official" dish ...from 10 please call 504.460.5699 or visit www.therootsofmusic.org. Co-founded in 2007 by Rebirth Brass Band drummer Derrick Tabb and Allison Reinhardt, with programming beginning in 2008, New Orleans-based non-profit organization, The Roots of Music’s mission is to teach, support and empower New Orleans’ youth through music education, academic support and mentorship, while preserving and promoting New Orleans’ unique musical and cultural heritage. The Roots of Music provides year-round free music education to low income kids 9-14 years of age aiming to teach students the necessary skills to continue New Orleans’ unique musical tradition. Free academic and musical instruction is provided, as well as all
instruments, transportation and daily hot meals. The Roots of Music annually serves more than 100 children living all across Orleans Parish and attending over 40 different schools.
7th Annual Central City Festival – Make a Joyful Noise! Nov. 16 The O.C. Haley Boulevard Merchants and Business Association is proud to announce the 7th Annual Central City Festival—Make a Joyful Noise in New Orleans. The annual fete takes place Saturday, November 16th from 11am to 6pm in the 1600 and 1700 blocks of Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard. Festival goers will move to the rhythms of a range of music from bounce to second line, and from jazz to Latin
beats. The festival is free and open to the public. This year’s headliner is “New Orleans Cultural Ambassador” Irvin Mayfield along with his New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Revue, no doubt bringing on exciting lyrical and instrumental surprises. Also firing up the stage will be “Latin King” Fredy Omar, the colorful Creole Wild West Mardi Indians, Lucky Lou with a youth bounce competition, Ashé’s Sistahs Making a Change and the Kuumba Institute kids. Get your second line on with The Treme Brass Band and the Black Men of Labor. Moreover, in memory of two giants in Central City—Bishop Robert C. Blakes Sr. and Pastor John C. Raphael Jr.—a musical memorial tribute will be presented by the choirs from New Home Family Worship Center and New Hope Baptist Church. Central City Festival also includes a health fair, a children’s area, door prizes, food and crafts vendors. "Join us as we foresee a thrilling 7th year for this fun-filled neighborhood festival. Meanwhile, you may have heard the buzz about the Boulevard. The many years of efforts are now bearing fruit, from the early Civil Rights leaders who brought the great promise of the United States to African Americans long disenfranchised. Now we are fastforwarding to the present with founding members of the O.C. Haley Boulevard Merchants and Business Association: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Living Witness, the Central City Partnership and Café Reconcile. We’re growing rapidly!" Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard is a Louisiana State Main Street and Certified Louisiana Cultural Products District. The O. C. Haley Boulevard Merchants and Business Association /Main Street Initiative is dedicated to cultivating economic sustainability throughout the organization’s service area, from St. Charles Avenue to Philip Street, from Simon Bolivar to the Expressway. The festival would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors and partners: JP Morgan Chase Foundation, Entergy Charitable Foundation, WDSU-TV, Richards Disposal, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, Café Reconcile, NOLA.tv, Gulf Coast Housing Partnership, Louisiana Office of the Lieutenant Governor and Main Street
Division, Alembic Community Development, Central City Renaissance Alliance, New Orleans Musicians Gig Fund, Southern Eagle, Coca-Cola, Latter & Blum Realtors, The Boulevard Magazine, APEX Youth Center; and Latoya Cantrell, Councilwoman, District B. Vending opportunities are still available: Call 504.528.1806 or stop by Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. for an application. Applications are also available online at http://bit.ly/CentralCityFest2013.
New Orleans Auction Galleries achieves over $2.3 million in Fall Estates Auction New Orleans Auction Galleries achieved over $2.3 million in its October 11-13 Fall Estates Auction. The sale not only generated significant interest from bidders in the room, but also attracted activity from bidders on the phones and Internet. “The success and attention that this sale garnered reflects our dedication to offer only the highest quality items in our sales,” said Susan Krohn, CEO of New Orleans Auction Galleries. Friday began with a strong showing of Asian furniture and decorative arts, including a pure white Chinese jade carving, which sold for $12,915; a fine Chinese woven and embroidered silk kesi dragon panel achieved $10,762; and a Chinese Tzu Tan throne chair reached $10,147. The three-day sale also featured a collection of rare and important 19th century American furniture and decorative arts. An American Rococo Revival laminated rosewood and marble-top center table attributed to John Henry Belter sold for $46,740; a monumental Tiffany-retailed Belle Epoque bronze mantel clock reached $15,990; a Victorian horn armchair attributed to Wenzel Friedrich achieved $10,147; and a rare American marquetry-inlaid, polychromed, ebonized and gilt-incised rosewood cabinet attributed to Kimbel and Cabus sold for $41,820. In addition, a four-piece bedroom suite attributed to Herter Brothers achieved $32,594. Among a wide-ranging selection of [continued on 16]
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a community within communities
by The Rev. Bill Terry, Rector St. Anna’s Episcopal Church Email: fr.bill@stannanola.org
How will we remember them? The shadows grow long, the air is crisp, even the old oaks are shedding some leaves. The small cottages become adorned with dried corn, cob webs anew, and images of the dark things of All Hallows Eve. Costumes are wrought, plans are made, and sensuality is in the air along side of waning daylight and coming darkness. The dark of our fair city is not a thing to hide from. Rather, it is a time and place where alter egos flourish and so many gather for libation, liberation, and fellowship. It is the season of dying, birthing, of the witch, and hearty ales and deep dish pies. For some, it is the start of a New Year, a new season. It is the announcement of Advent. The time of coming and anticipation and is adorned with deep purples or rich Marian blues. Four candles surround a Christ Candle, lights in the darkness telling of things to come. Advent wreaths, Advent Candles, Advent Calendars, are all harbingers of things to come. It is the time of All Saints Day and All Souls Day, of white washing tombs and remembering our loved ones as we would hope to someday be remembered. Over the past year, our lives have experienced great change. Perhaps this might be a time to reflect upon them. In these very columns we have visited the striking down of DOMA; we have equally talked about the striking down of the Voters Rights Act. We have visited peoples, who quietly give of themselves; who have shared their journeys; we have asked for community support because the funding landscape is changing but needs still exist. We have remembered the Upstairs Lounge Fire. Perhaps it is a time to reflect. Perhaps it is a time to take it all in and let it find a place in our lived experience, not forgotten information. Here is an invitation that may or may not be appropriate. Part of our living memory is the profound loss of friends and lovers over the years due to HIV/AIDS, or perhaps untreated illnesses, or perhaps even suicide, even murder. Instead of holding them in your
own memory only, perhaps naming them for prayers on November 2nd might just be a way for a community memory. If that is of interest send us the name, a memory of a loved one, and we will offer their name during our service that night – All Souls Day (11/ 2) – yes YOU are invited. It starts at 6:30pm and lasts about one hour. What would it look like for all of those that attended Marcy Marcell’s funeral to once again name that legend during this time of remembering – what would that look like? Or perhaps remembering Elwood Richardson, what would it look like how might it sound to hear their name in public in a traditional church that prays for extraordinary people? Malcome Poole, his name said large amongst so many others that we want to keep alive in hearts and mind. What would it look like? What would it sound like? How would it transform our community – no more fear. I have had the distinct pleasure of coming to know many in the “community” from Princesse Stephanie to Lauren, Sean, Don, Rip, Marsha, Rusty, Jose, Paul and many, many others. Some I know well and for some it is simply recognition and a quick kiss of friendship on the cheek. Universally there is a deep sense of spirituality. Sometime it is wrapped in glitter and glitz; often deep hurts hidden behind whit and sarcasm; from time to time a ‘taste and see’ visit on a Sunday morning. The litany of response to spiritual
public meeting LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana to Hold its First Public Meeting by Frank Perez The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana will hold its first public meeting on Friday, November 8th, at 7pm at exercises is endless. I have performed several memorial services on the second floor of the old JohnPaul’s now called Mag’s because the family just could not imagine being in a church (also it was very close to cocktails) following somber prayers. The refrain of a hymn says: "Be not afraid. I go before you always. Come follow me, and I will give you rest." The point here is that there is a place to mourn, a place to rejoice, and place to celebrate life that welcomes and is safe. What would it look like if the ‘community’ joined in this particular memorial? It would make a statement beyond the glitz, beyond the whit, beyond the hurt. It will say, I am here, my lover, my friend, my companion mattered. Neither Roman nor Protestant matters much here. It is about life and her cycles. You now have the invitation. No more love thy neighbor just not in my house; no more God wants us all just so long as you look and act like me; no more hypocrisy – no politics, no polemics, just prayer in a place where prayer is made valid by use. You have an invitation. Send me a name, a memory, life matters. All Saints November 1 at 6:30pm. The Litany of Saints and Victims of Violence. All Souls Day November 2 at 6:30pm. The Litany of our Dearly Beloved at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave. If you are still afraid or just reticent to enter this house, send a name to: fr.bill@stannanola.org or by mail. All are welcomed none are shunned.
the Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferdinand Street). The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The Mission of the LGBT Archive Project of Louisiana is to promote and encourage the preservation of materials that chronicle the culture and history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, and Transgender Community of Louisiana. The group’s purposes include: > Educating the community on the importance of ensuring that LGBT historical materials are archived and made available for future generations to access, research and study > Promoting the proper maintenance and preservation of historical LGBT materials > Providing an informational directory of archival resources where LGBT historical materials may be deposited or accessed for research and study > Indexing, publishing and maintaining a current list of locations of archived historical LGBT materials > Developing financial resources to assist in the preservation and availability of certain LGBT collections. The November 8th meeting is open to the public and will be both informational and invitational. The public will not only be informed of the project’s importance but also be invited to participate in the project. Opportunities for participation include volunteering to get involved with the group’s administration, volunteering to help the project achieve its purposes, learning about donating archival material, joining an informational mailing list, and donating money to the project among other things. Several exhibits of archival material will be on display at the meeting. For anyone interested in LGBT history, this meeting is not to be missed. The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is a new organization and this is an excellent opportunity to get involved with preserving our rich LGBT heritage.
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OktoberFest You know it's Fall when you're off to your first OktoberFest celebration. This particular Saturday night kicked off at Cutter's, one of the most popular neighborhood bars in the Marigny. No OktoberFest would be complete without Jimmy's famous homemade brats, kraut and German black bread made with molasses. Rip's sister Cathy and friend Terri joined us for the feast. We all enjoyed Jimmy's culinary efforts, delish as usual! Got to chat with bar barons Mac, Dudley and Jimmy, as well as Orlando and Joe, and Lea with daughter Aliska. Really was nice to just relax and enjoy the company of those we were with. Bartender Jim Doyle served us some mean cocktails. And on our way out to our next stop, was surprised at the door when Jimmy and Dudley gave us a whole loaf of that fantastic German black bread. Thanks so very much! Our next stop brought us to a recreated German beer garden as we popped in for the Krewe of Armeinius' CocktoberFest at Carl Mack Presents. We were greeted at the door by Queen Armeinius Freddy Guess as a real man, oh my! Then King Armeinius Fred Arocho served us our first cocktails. There were several lovely "fräuleins" flitting around the room with pitchers of beer to refill mugs and cups. At this point we saw Elizabeth, as in Elizabeth Bouvier, motioning for us to come over to her private couch for seats as all of the tables were jammed full. We were not only greeted by Elizabeth, but the new Mr. Louisiana Leather Lance Baggett. Off to take a few pics and ran into both Queen Petronius Larry Anderson, and Armeinius Captain Blanche Debris as Kevin. After a little chit chat, there was some commotion coming from the stage when non other than Lola aka Antoinette Chardonnay (Satyricon Captain Tony Leggio) tumbled off the stage to begin her rendition of a drunken fräulein which was hilarious, while raising dollars for the krewe. Couldn't really understand what the emcee couple were actually saying, but when there glasses went up, we knew it was time to guzzle! Really, really, a lot of fun. After a quick drink at The Friendly Bar, we were off to the land of Oz, a must stop, anytime sister Cathy is in town. We arrived just in time snagging the last free bar stools in the house as the beefy dancers hit the bar top. The crowd apparently had been celebrating even more than we had, since they appeared to be quite full exhibiting their animal instincts. Don't know if the intoxication was coming from the cocktails or the HOT, HOT music by DJ of the Year JRB! Didn't know which way to look? Beefy boys on the bar, or the ones on Oz's all new dance floor. There were plenty to go around! But alas, our cocktails were catching up with us, so a few steps down Bourbon brought us home safe and sound.
baton rouge AHF Opens Wellness Center in Baton Rouge Offering Free HIV & STD Testing AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) opened its newest AHF Wellness Center on October 14 which offers free sexually-transmitted disease (STD) screenings, including HIV testing in Baton Rouge at 8281 Goodwood Blvd., Suite D. The center is open on Mondays from 2pm to 6pm. Walk-ins are welcome. More information can be found at www.freeSTDcheck.org or by calling 225.231.5733. The Wellness Center is designed to make testing for STD’s accessible, convenient and affordable, as well as to encourage regular sexual health screenings as part of routine health care for all sexually active people. Services offered include: free Chlamydia screening and treatment; free Gonorrhea screening and treatment; free Syphilis screening and treatment and free HIV testing. “We are pleased to be opening a new AHF Wellness Center in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area-offering free and low-cost services to the community,” said Albert Ruiz, AHF Director of Wellness Center Programs. “Our hope
is that by offering these services in a friendly, non-judgemental venue that is easy to access and free, more people in the Baton Rouge area will consider health screenings as a regular part of their health maintenance – like eating healthier and getting a yearly check-up at the dentist. There is effective treatment for most STD’s, so it truly is better to know your status – for your health and for the health of your partner or partners”. In East Baton Rouge Parish, the most recent 2011 CDC data, reported 3,284 Chlamydia cases 1,015 Gonorrhea cases and 54 cases of Primary and Secondary Syphilis. In 2011 Loui-
Avita Pharmacy was originally started in 2003 with a mission to provide the best possible experience for those affected by HIV/AIDS. However, over the past 10 years, Avita has become a Full Service Pharmacy for all patient needs ranging from specialized dermatology to organ transplant. Avita has partnered with local and regional community based organizations, medical providers and caregivers for 10 wonderful years. Our goal is to help patients live longer, healthier and more productive lives through better adherence, free delivery, and much needed financial assistance programs. Did you know that Avita gives back a percentage of its profit for each prescription filled? Avita loves to support local community organizations though volunteering and sponsorship efforts. Our goal is to create a personalized, convenient and affordable pharmacy experience that helps our customers lead healthy, productive lives. Since 2003, we have grown from one location in New Orleans, to four today, with additional locations in Baton Rouge, Dallas and San Antonio allowing Avita to provide medication to patients across the United States. We provide patients and healthcare providers with exceptional service and comprehensive solutions for all aspects of chronic illness care, including free home delivery, compliance packaging, customized adherence programs, and specialty certified pharmacists to help patients’ better understand and adhere to their complex drug therapies At Avita, we understand that personalized, one-to-one service and care matters to our customers, especially when it comes to questions that may pertain to specialty pharmacy prescription therapies. For this reason, we are dedicated to raising the bar in employing individuals specially trained in various disease states to help each patient understand their drug therapy. Let Avita fill your prescription today and you will be giving back tomorrow! For more information, please visit www.avitapharmacy.com.
the "official" dish ...from 12 fine art offerings, several Southern regional works achieved impressive prices. “Coin du Lestin” by George Dunbar achieved $22,140; “Classical Tableau” by George Dureau sold for $11,685; George Rodrigue’s “Fishing with T’Coon” reached $44,280; and “Red Sliver” by James Michalopoulos siana reported 1,376 newly diagnosed HIV cases. Notably, there is often a significant correlation of HIV infection reported alongside other STD’s. AHF also operates Wellness Centers in California, Florida, Ohio, and Texas as well as Mexico City. More information and location information can be found at www.freeSTDcheck.org . AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is the largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare provider in the USA. AHF currently provides medical care and/or services to over 230,000 individuals in 31 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, Eastern Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.aidshealth.org, www.facebook.com/aidshealth or on Twitter: @AIDSHealthcare.
achieved $10,147. Other fine art offerings include, “A Blacksmith’s Shanty, Franklin County, New York” by Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait, which reached $19,680; “Grid Eight Saranac” by Thomas Downing sold for $41,820 and an 18th century American Colonial portrait of a Virginian in hunting attire that achieved $14,145. Additional highlights from the October 11-13 estates auction include a striking platinum and diamond ring that sold for $196,800, an extensive collection of Baltimore and Baltimore style silver brought $23,109 and an impressive 32-piece sterling silver dinner service reached $14,145. New Orleans Auction Galleries’ next estates auction will be December 7-8, 2013. Full sales results are available online at http://bit.ly/GQ7obQ. For more information about consigning with New Orleans Auction Galleries, visit NewOrleansAuction.com, email info@neworleansauction.com or call 504.566.1849. Next DEADLINE Tuesday, Oct. 29th
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ABC (Anything But Clothes) Party & More! ~ Pensacola, Florida ~ Photos by Lauren Mitchell
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Rawhide Contestant John Breaux King & Queen Armeinius Fred & Freddie with Scott @ Armeinius CocktoberFest
Armeinius Capt. Kevin & Nick @ Armeinius CocktoberFest
Beaux, Albert & Charles @ Armeinius CocktoberFest
Tony needed an extra hand from Oz’s Chi Chi for his b-day shot
Lola (aka Tony Leggio) & Lady Facile @ Armeinius CocktoberFest
Ted, Michael & Gigi @ Tony’s birthday soiree
Winner Lance Baggett Phoenix bar baron Clint Taylor & Mr. LA Leather 2011 Troy Powell
1st Runnerup Sam Daniel from the Roundup in Pensacola Bruce Orgeron & Mr. LA Leather 2008 Michael Albracht
Mr. LA Leather 2013 Bill Naquin gives his farewell
Contestant & Mr. Phoenix Leather Danny Kilbourn
Christina & Tony’s Mom Dawn @ his b-day soiree The Three Foxes @ Armeinius CocktoberFest
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Buzzy’s Boys & Girls Rodney speaks before the charity number
Miss LA Leatherette Summer Rayne raises $220 for Buzzy’s Boys & Girls
Fräuleins serve up beer @ Armeinius CocktoberFest
Mr. Louisiana Leather Lance Baggett & Elizabeth Bouvier @ Tony’s b-day soiree
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CocktoberFest, Tony Leggio’s B-day ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Tony Leggio, Rip Naquin
Lords of Leather Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest @ Oz ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Rip Naquin, Darwin Reed
Phoenix bartender Eric, MC Darwin Singleton & Lords Capt. Gary Vandeventer
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Special guest Laura Rose @ Billy’s in Slidell
Opal, Deja & Serenity in Jewel Box Revue @ Michael’s Serenity De La Terre in Jewel Box Revue @ Michael’s
Dancer Luciano on the Bar @ Corner Pocket
DJ Kidd Madonny & DJ JRB pack out Oz New Orleans
Cole @ Mary’s Hardware explaining color is important in life
Erica & Ashley giving a warm welcome @ The Country Club
Avian & Mindi @ Mumphrey’s Pharmacy Blanche Debris & Raven Kennedy do Dingo @ Oz
Big Momma on stage @ Billy’s in Slidell
Big Easy Sisters out on the town
Golden Lantern’s James presents Monique Michaels her b-day cake during Divas “R” Us
Sunset on Royal St.
Paris Manchester in Divas “R” Us @ Golden Lantern
Blake Bascle being roasted for his 50th b-day party @ his Uptown home
Divas “R” Us show director Tiffany Alexander @ Golden Lantern
Kookie Baker & Johnny Passion in La Familia
Marty, Reba Douglas & Marsha join Jewel Box Revue @ Michael’s
Robbie, Brad & Marvin @ Archbishop Hannan Exhibit gala opening in Ursuline Convent
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Dancers Anthony, Jonathan, Tristan & Luciano @ Corner Pocket
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Aliska & Mom Lea join OktoberFest @ Cutter’s Bartenders Urban & Trevor welcome you to The Double Play
Welcome to Cafe Lafitte in Exile
Saints game @ Rawhide DJ Sean Roussel @ Bourbon Pub & Parade
Easter Grand Marshal Starr Daniels celebrates his b-day with partner Justin @ The Double Play
Schuyler Hoffman & Debi Landry @ Good Friends Saints game
Lisa & Joann celebrating their NYC wedding @ Kajun’s Pub
Manager Richard Walker & bartender John Breaux join the Saints game @ Rawhide
Matt Birkhoff & Ricky Brown join Karaoke @ Bourbon Pub & Parade
JJ bartending @ Good Friends
Josh Rivero & Jamaal Parker bartending @ Bourbon Pub & Parade
Rub A Dub @ Voodoo
Bartender Chris welcomes you to Kajun’s Pub
Matt, bartender Josh, Jennifer & bartender John @ Golden Lantern
Blake Deason & Paul Betz bartending @ 700 Club
Spencer Cortez, Thomas Bruneau, Tim Pierce @ Good Friends Saints game
Ambush’s Frankie Fierce & Peter Eschete catch Saints game @ Good Friends
Corey, Joseph, Derick & Frankie Fierce @ Bourbon Pub & Parade
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Torian & Karbin @ Ninth Circle
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fully and in many cases becomes part of the entertainment. Besides that, he possesses great cocktailing skills. He knows his clientele and greets them warmly when they come in, remembers patrons usual drink orders, but most of all is quick behind the bar. Scott is also all man; I mean seriously he exudes animal magnetism. His smile,
demeanor, and the way he carries himself all add to his sex appeal. So the trick is to go see Scott and enjoy a delicious beverage as a treat. Michael’s on the Park is located at 834 North Rampart. Happy Halloween.
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Bartender of the Month I love the month of October for many reasons. My favorite holiday Halloween is in this month, as does my birthday month long celebration and fall weather starts creeping its way into our lives. I decided to pick a bartender who personifies this month. He has a wicked sense of humor and a devilish grin. He is none other than Scott who bartends at Michael’s on the Park. Scott is a ball of energy with a personality to match. He is playful, flirtatious and has a great time doing his job. To love your job is one of the best gifts anyone can get in this life, and you can tell he loves being a b a r t e n d e r. Anytime there is a themed or special event at the venue, Bartender of the Month he is dressed Scott @ in costume, participates Michael's on the Park
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moments in gay new orleans history by Frank Perez E-mail: f.perez@sbcglobal.net
“Mike Moreau Makes History” October is LGBT History month and all across the nation, community groups, political organizations, liberal churches, major universities, and even some high schools will acknowledge the milestones of our collective queer history. Observances and ceremonies this month will commemorate all the major events that constitute our community’s narrative: the Stonewall Inn riot (1969), the first march on Washington for LGBT rights (1979), the onslaught of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and the fight for marriage equality and so forth. And as important as it is to remember those major events that have propelled our movement forward, it’s easy to forget that the movement is really about individual people—not just the Harvey Milks and the Jeanne Manfords, but also ordinary, unsung people. And so in honor of LGBT History month, this column is dedicated to a local individual who has made a difference in our local LGBT community. Meet Mike Moreau. You might know him better as Opal Masters.
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Book of the Month Keeping in the spirit of the holiday, I thought my book of the month for October should be something downright spooky. I chose Stephen King’s novel Joyland which is part coming of age drama, part ghost story mixed with an old fashioned murder mystery. There is nothing spookier than a Carnival and what can be scarier than a brutal murder in the funhouse. King, known for famous horror classics like Carrie and The Shining, weaves a touching tale mixed with colorful characters and a compelling storyline in this outing. The premise is college student Devin Jones fresh off a breakup takes a summer job at a Carnival in a beach community. He along with two friends discover that there is more to Joyland than meets the eye. It is not soon after starting work at Joyland, that Devin learns about the ghost of a young girl who was murdered that haunts the funhouse. Intrigued by this, he soon starts playing amateur detective with his friends, and before they know, they come face to face with a deadly evil that threatens their lives. This book is more than a ghost story, it paints a portrait of small town America and growing up, facing the harshness of life and alas growing older. What I enjoyed most about this novel is King’s characters. You can relate to them and his description of behind the scenes carny life is riveting. King has once again given the reader a wonderful journey that will have you looking over your shoulders if you dare read this alone. For more information on Joyland and other King novels, go to www.stephenking.com. Exclusive Young At Art Performance Young@Art’s presents an evening of modern dance by Silas Riener and Rashaun Mitchell at Le Petit Theatre, with a reception catered by Dickie Brennan’s Tableau on Friday, October 25th at 8pm. Regular admission is $45. Mitchell and Riener are artists who work collaboratively and separately on varied performance projects, including sitespecific installations, improvisational dances, traditional proscenium pieces and highly crafted immersive experiences. To purchase tickets, please call 504.821.2601 ext. 216.
Get Well-Strung! The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon hosts one of the rising musical acts in the country to the city of New Orleans for a one night only full performance on Tuesday, October 29th. Join the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon for this very special krewe fundraiser featuring Well Strung, the group that New York Daily News called, “The hottest thing with a bow since Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games.” Well Strung’s dazzling skills, their eclectic repertoire of pop and classical brings a new twist to this beloved music genre. And they are pretty sexy men, which makes it even better. The event begins at 7:30pm at Café Istanbul located at 2372 St. Claude in the Healing Center. Purchase tickets at the VIP level, and you’ll get the chance to meet these four manly musicians at a sparkling reception following the show! Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased by calling 504.252.5476 or visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/ event/2504557198.
Save The Date It is never too early in New Orleans to start thinking about Mardi Gras especially when you are talking about this event. The Friday Night Before Mardi Gras presents the theme for Extravaganza XV – 7 Deadly Sins. I know, start planning your costume of greed, wrath, lust and gluttony now or come as all seven rolled into one. The FNBMG will be held on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Audubon Tea Room from 9pm to midnight. This is one of the hottest tickets of the season so start making your plans now. Your ticket to the event includes open premium bar, elegant cuisine, free photograph, sinful tunes and dancing, costume contest with prizes, silent auction and a wonderful raffle. You can purchase tickets by calling 504.821.2601 ext. 216 or going to www.fridaynightbeforemardigras.com. Remember all the proceeds go to local charities in the gay community, so make sure you make plans to attend. Let the sinning begin.
Are You Ready To Get Sick Be prepared New Orleans because The Kinsey Sicks are coming to town in
Queen Amon-Ra XLIII 2008
King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras XVII in 2010
Mike grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana, a small community just north of Lafayette in the heart of Cajun country. After briefly studying Business Administration at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (then known as U.S.L.), Mike moved to New Orleans in 1963. A good friend of his from Gretna had told him, “Being gay, you need to move to a big town. You’ll never find what you need or want here.” After stints as an accountant for two local companies, Mike worked for the Hibernia Bank as a collection clerk before becoming a credit manager for the Bank of New Orleans. In 1978, Mike started his own business, “Originals by Mr. Mike,” which designs and makes Mardi Gras costumes. Over the years, Mike has created thousands of costumes for a number of (mostly out of town) carnival krewes, including Diana, Gemini, Slidellians, and Troy—a Slidell krewe he founded in 1983. In addition to these contributions to the history of Carnival, Mike has also played a major role in the New Orleans gay krewe Amon-Ra, which was established in 1965. Mike joined Amon-Ra at its first meeting and has been active in the organization ever since. In 1970, Mike served as Captain of the krewe’s ball, a position he would hold with distinction five more times over the decades. He also served as Queen of Amon-Ra in 1975 and 2008 as well as King of Amon-Ra in 1980. Mike would go on to become King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras in 2010 reigning over the Krewe of Queenateenas. As devoted as Mike is to Carnival, he is perhaps even more devoted to his longtime life-partner, Darwin Reed. Mike and Darwin met in 1975 at Travis’, a gay bar on North Rampart where Michael’s on the Park now is. Upon first seeing Darwin, Mike remembers, “I saw him in the bar and chased him around until he asked me to
dance.” The two became friends for a few months until one night they decided to consummate their relationship. As they arrived at Mike’s home, Mike told Darwin, “This is a one night thing. I’m not looking for anything permanent.” Not long thereafter, the two moved in together and have shared each other’s lives ever since. Both Mike and Darwin have a love of horses and eventually the couple moved to Covington to tend to their three American Saddlebred showing horses Horses, Darwin, and Carnival notwithstanding, Mike also loves performing in drag. Meet Opal Masters. Mike’s interest in drag manifested at an early age. As a child, he would raid his sister’s closet each Halloween and costume as a girl. When he began to perform as an adult, Mike’s friend, Corky Irwin, gave him the name Opal Masters. In the 1990s, Opal began doing drag shows around the state, mostly in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and Alexandria because the pay was so much better than in New Orleans. In reminiscing about his life, Mike exudes a sense of contentment and gratitude, especially for the friendships he’s developed over the years. In our interview some names came up repeatedly: Mike Durocher, Ramona Le Ger, Patti Leplaesafe, Nicole Dubois, Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain among several others. Of these friendships, Mike observes, “We formed everlasting friendships—some for over fifty years.” Now 70ish, Mike Moreau can look back on a life already well lived (and with many years ahead of him) and say he has lived through one of the most exciting times in LGBT history. But more than that, he can also lay claim to helping create part of that history. As we celebrate gay history month, let us honor, not just Mike Moreau, but all gay folk of a certain age who paved the way for the freedoms we now enjoy.
“America’s Next Top Bachelor Housewife Celebrity Hoarder Makeover Star Gone Wild!” Touted as the “The hottest ticket in town ... taking the cabaret world by storm ... voices sweet as birdsong,” by the New York Times, this hysterical group is making their New Orleans premiere on Sunday, November 3rd at Café Istanbul. The Kinsey Sicks celebrate their 20th anniversary with their new over-the-top musical, “America’s Next Top Bachelor Housewife Celebrity Hoarder Makeover
Star Gone Wild.” In this brilliant reality send-up, we find Rachel, Winnie, Trixie and Trampolina in the jungle, trying their best to score at challenges that involve singing, dancing, dating, dieting and, of course, large insects. The Kinsey Sicks were, in fact, contestants in Season 3 of “America’s Got Talent.” Their first performances brought standing ovations from the audience and gushing
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praise from both Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan - the only thing they agreed on that year. A Kinsey Sicks performance was even used as the Season 3 trailer. However, once show producers caught wind of the Kinseys’ brand of politics, flavor of humor, and personal hygiene, THE KINSEY SICKS were cheerfully shown the door, and the performance footage was left on the cutting room floor. “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP BACHELOR HOUSEWIFE CELEBRITY HOARDER MAKEOVER STAR GONE WILD!” brings the group’s firsthand knowledge of the reality show experience to bear, poking fun at the genre’s blatant manipulation of contestants and audience alike - but, of course, all in effortless 4-part harmony! This show boasts some of the group’s best music wicked parodies and objectionable originals - plus brilliant new songs about the ethics of stardom. The event begins at 7pm at Café Istanbul located at 2372 St. Claude in the Healing Center. Tickets are $25. For tickets, call 504.975.0286 or go to kinseysicks.brownpapertickets.com/ .
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Prepare yourself for the 35th Annual Howling Success Patron Party & Gala on November 2nd at the Hyatt Regency’s Empire Ballroom celebrating the 125 wonderful years of the Louisiana SPCA. Howling Success is the area’s most unique fundraiser and its largest tribute to the more than 20,000 animals that come through their doors every year. The LA/SPCA is dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to the promotion of respect and humane care for animals through programs and services including: Animal Sheltering and Services, Adoption, Humane Education, Advocacy, and Cruelty Investigation. Guests’ support of Howling Success allows them to continue positively affecting families and their furry, feathered and hoofed loved ones throughout the region. The Honorary Chair Angela Hill, CoChairs Christine Fontana, Suzanne Lanks and Catherine Shreves, and Celebrity Chairs Katherine LaNasa, Grant Show and Graham Patrick Martin lead the festivities including the cornucopia of 30+ landmark restaurants and businesses serving signature dishes, specialty drinks, unique auction items and mingling with guest celebrities while benefiting the animals of the Louisiana SPCA. Patron tickets and tables are limited; so please reserve your spot now. For more information or tickets, go to www.la-spca.org. Not only will you be making a great impact in the region’s animal community, but your involvement will serve as a catalyst for others to support the mission as well. Unleash your heart…here’s to the next 125 years!
National Kidney Invitational Coming The annual National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana has two days of great events for this noteworthy cause. First, The National Kidney Foundation hosts a pre-event and silent auction on Saturday, November 2nd from 6 – 9pm at Harrah’s New Orleans. Guests will be treated to food, music and a silent auction filled with wonderful items. Tickets for this event are $20 and the dress is resort casual. Then on
November 4th, they will hold their 23rd Annual Liberty Mutual Insurance New Orleans Invitational presented by Bryan Suburu. For more information, call 504.861.4500 or go to www.kidneyla.org.
Party Down I love the fall and since October is pretty much the start of the holiday season my calendar fills up fast. So my two weeks were filled with celebration, costuming and just a little decadent behavior. On Monday, I had dinner at Mandina’s with a friend I met over the weekend. God, I love tourists, they are the perfect weekend boyfriends, they are in for some fun and frivolity, and then they are gone before you start to get tired of them. Mandina’s is still one of the best restaurants for local flavor and in my opinion a great locals’ hangout for Monday night football. The food was excellent and so was the company. After the meal, we caught the tail end of the game at Mags 940 and because of the win; I had two happy endings that night. On Wednesday, City Park hosted a special thank you reception for those who helped with Lark in the Park this year. The chairs and committee raised over $150,000 this year, very impressive. The party was by the carousel and guests were treated to rides on this historical wooden structure that has stood the test of time. My weekend began with a fundraiser at the Ursuline Convent for the opening of the Archbishop Hanna exhibit. The life of this extraordinary man is chronicled in this historic exhibit and the venue is perfect. The evening was just gorgeous, a soiree under the stars illuminated in blue lights with good food, flowing drinks and a magnificent setting. The convent has to be one of my favorite places to hold an event. I went with my friend Beaux and afterwards we journeyed uptown to the opening party of the Hookah House Café on Magazine Street. I am not a hookah connoisseur by any means, but this place was lovely. I got to try some berry and minty flavored ones. What is so cool is you smoke though either an apple or a grapefruit, never did that before. The following night was Art For Arts Sake and my friends and I hit the galleries on Magazine Street. This is the best art party in the city and the weather was delightful. There is something about strolling on this historic street, sipping cocktails, enjoying art and shopping at the stores. Later that night, Beaux, Barrett and I broke off from the others and went to Blake Bascle’s 50th birthday party at his house on Broadway. I love milestone birthdays especially when they are of very dear people. Blake was roasted by some of his best friends and the entire evening was in tribute to this lovely (and very sexy) man. Happy birthday my friend. On Sunday, I caught Opal Masters’ Jewel Box Revue at Michael's on the Park. As always, Opal and her cast know how to please a crowd. She truly is a legend in the drag world and the city is lucky to have entertainers like her performing, she is a true showman. The next week started my birthday week of celebration. I began on Monday by attending the first NOCCA Broadway series with Jane Krawkowski from 30 Rock and Ally McBeal. She is also a Tony award winner who is an excellent singer. My mom
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under the gaydar ...from 31 and I attended this two hour show which was absolutely fascinating. Jane is personable, talented and funny. The time flew by as she kept the entire audience engaged. Afterwards we went for a late dinner at Booty’s in the Bywater. I love going to “hipster” places with my mom, I think it keeps both of us young at heart. Even on a Monday, this eclectic eatery was crowded. The food was good and so were their specialty cocktails. On Wednesday, Beaux and I went to two parties. The first was a book signing hosted by Festigals celebrating the New York published author Melanie Young, “Getting Things Off My Chest: A Survivor’s Guide To Staying Fearless and Fabulous in the Face of Breast Cancer.” This fabulous event in honor of breast cancer awareness month was a huge success and very well attended with specialty cocktails and some very cute Festi "guys". After, we went to City Park for Gambit’s Reds, Whites and Blues, a wine, spirits, food and music event benefitting the Foundation for Entertainment, Development and Education (FEDE). We sampled over 200 wine selections while sampling gourmet small plates and enjoying live music. Later that night, we stopped at Michael’s on the Park for the American Horror Story Coven premiere. They had
Boots Bartender Troy Parker joins customers on the other side of the bar on his day off a fun group and I have to say Jessica Lange gives a new meaning to the word Bitchcraft. Love the line, “don’t make me drop a house on you.” It also made me giddy to see all the New Orleans legends on the show like Madame LaLaurie played by Kathy Bates and Marie Laveau played by Angela Bassett. Thursday, the Roosevelt had the opening party for their new Fountain Lounge. This grand hotel is bringing the elegance of the old restaurant back once again as guests enjoyed music, food and lots of champagne. Friday was National Coming Out Day and my birthday, I know right, two of the gayest things on the same day. I celebrated in flair with a private soiree on the second floor of Chartres House. The food was spectacular and I had a great night in the company of many friends and family. I would like to thank Valerie, Laura, my mom, Beaux and Barrett for helping make it a huge success. Afterwards, the boys and I decided to play in the Quarter visiting several of the bars. My favorite drunken moment of the night was doing dick shots with Persana Shoulders. Now that is classy. On Saturday, I got my German on by attending Armeinius’ CocktoberFest at Carl Mack Presents Studio. This German throw down was a rollicking good time with German cuisine, a great show hosted by Barrett
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under the gaydar ...from 35 Delong and Michael Sullivan and some unique contests. I do not want to toot my own horn, but I won the sausage eating contest, no one can deep throat like I can, take that Lady Facile. Congratulations to the krewe on great event and I heard that this new Lola performer is taking the city by storm.
Later that night, I went to the Friendly Bar where I met some lovely men in town for the New Orleans Film Festival. They do documentaries, so ultimately no one sees their work. I am just kidding, we ended up bonding and I followed them to a party at the Art Klub on Elysian Fields for a late night costumed fete for Endless Gaycation, which was a four day queer/trans festival going on that weekend. Who knew? It was fun and
I even got to walk the catwalk. The event was their Peacock party, how appropriate. So after numerous more cocktails, I went home and called it a night. Sunday, I had Beaux, Barrett, Scott and his boyfriend John over for drinks and then we went to drunch, which is my pet name for drunk brunch. We went to Booty’s and enjoyed their bottomless daiquiris and the food was once again delectable. After an entire afternoon of many libations, I went home and laid it down missing the tail end of the Saints game which is kind of okay since we lost. Well, that concludes my two weeks, get prepared because Halloween is upon us and I feel that something wicked this way comes.
Halloween XXX Recap Do not forget to attend Halloween XXX this year as it celebrates a noteworthy anniversary. Halloween New Orleans is presenting Halloween 30, a four day celebration that benefits Lazarus House, October 24 - 27. The events are as follows. Halloween’s in New Orleans begins with the The Lazarus Ball to kick-off the weekend for Halloween 30 at the US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center located at the WW2 Museum. This year’s event will feature live entertainment, great food, and their incredible silent auction. The auction is an important part of our yearly fundraising, and it is probably one of the best auctions at a fundraiser. This event is from 7:30pm to 11pm. Each night has a theme and this evening’s is “The Wedding Shower.” Dress is fancy cocktail attire. The following night is where you say good-bye to the single life at The Largest Gay Bachelor Party. Your wildest fantasies will come true as you dance all night to the tracks of Dallas’ breakout DJ Brandon Moses. The historic Civic Theatre where the very first Halloween New Orleans was held 30 years ago will be turned into the hottest dance club complete with drinks, sexy male dancers, and even a “Champagne Room.” As with any good southern bachelor party, they will have lots of booze and the boy, and hopefully you won’t miss the wedding. Remember this night is all about the last fling before the ring. This event is from 9pm – 3am. My favorite evening is Saturday as guests make their way down the aisle into the Chapel of Love and be greeted by our “minister”, comedian Shawn Pelofsky. With DOMA defeated, there are many ways you can have some
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Blueberry Hill at Northshore Harbor Center, Slidell through Oct. 27 Blueberry Hill, a self-proclaimed “jukebox musical” that recently played at JPAS’ Teatro Wego on the West Bank, uses classic New Orleans R&B songs from the 1950s and ’60s to tell a simple story of new love requited and old love rekindled. Yet by acknowledging the knotty racial realities of yesteryear, it admirably has more on its mind than most such musicals. A winning cast makes Blueberry Hill’s well-paced two hours go by smoothly. Featuring such evergreens as Chapel of Love, It’s Raining, Ain’t That a Shame, and Mother-in-Law, it is thoroughly enjoyable on its own, extremely likable terms. So if you’re a fan of such classic songs and want to get away from the Halloween madness that will descend on New Orleans this coming weekend, then read no further and just head to Slidell to catch one of Blueberry Hill’s final scheduled performances. As a critic, however, I wouldn’t be doing this new-musical-with-old-songs any favors by ending my review here. Blueberry Hill has lots of potential but needs work if it’s to be the smash hit it could become. Let’s first acknowledge how difficult it is to create something like this, even when using certifiably wonderful songs. As one wag once quipped, “If Hitler is alive, I hope he’s out of town with a musical.” (Actually, the original quote was a little different, but you get the point.) As writer, director and star, Butch Caire has taken on at least one role too many. He’s a talented, Ambie Award-winning director (for Miss Saigon), but by casting himself in a principal part, Caire deprives himself of the necessary perspective to see the overall show. Too often, Blueberry Hill has a visual slackness, particularly during songs’ vamps, with characters merely strolling around the stage. Choreographer Griffin Collins, another Ambie winner, has fun recreating dance movements from the era but seems constricted by the small space. Likewise, in such a situation as this, Writer Caire needs a more objective eye and ear for his script than Director Caire seems willing to be. Blueberry Hill makes
no claim to be Shakespeare; still, though well-meaning and intelligent, at times its book is simply confusing, and one can see certain plot points from miles away. A pleasing continuity exists between the dialog and the lyrics, yet some songs seem pulled in by the scruff of their necks. And Blueberry Hill would benefit if sharper dialog replaced passages that are cliched or repetitious. Despite this, Peter Elliott and Jessica Mixon bring youthful innocence and earnest charm to the college-age lovers. Sabrina Mixon balances sassiness and circumspection as Caire’s once and possibly future inamorata. In supporting roles that could use some fleshing out, Donald Lewis, Jr. provides cheeky humor and proves to be a fine singer with a mellifluous voice; Ashley Rose Butler, a triple threat singer/actress/dancer, adds lovely grace notes whenever she’s on stage; and Whitney Mixon never overplays her infatuation with Elliott’s character but displays it appropriately throughout the show. Caire would be wise, though, to cast someone other than himself as the proprietor of The Blueberry Bar & Grill, Cosimo (a reference to Cosimo Matassa, I suppose, that’s more distracting than apt). Caire is an innately likable fellow who has shined as put-upon husbands and fathers in Hairspray and Plaza Suite. This Cosimo, however, requires some rougher edges and greater emotional depth than Caire is able to provide; if Dane Rhodes is available, offer him a contract pronto. Blueberry Hill needs some tough love. But none of its shortcomings are insurmountable, and it might yet achieve the broad, nationwide appeal that its glorious score already has. I hope it does.
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There is still plenty of time to get your tickets or become a host. So be a part of this great cause, for more information, go to www.halloweenneworleans.com.
fun with this theme! The event will be at Mardi Gras World with the amazing DJ ABEL (NY). Doors open at 10pm and the party rages to 4am. The costume contest starts at 11pm with celebrity judges Chet Pourciau, Chris Rice, Bryan Batt and Tom Cianfichi. The midnight performance will be The 30th Anniversary Show commemorating its past 29 years of stage performances with a cast of hundreds. On Sunday, we wind down with the Honeymoon or “Breakup” depending on how you look at it with a Gospel Jazz Brunch at the House of Blues from 1 – 4pm. There will be a New Orleans-style, all-you-caneat cuisine (including fried chicken!!) The party is over so you can EAT! The entertainment this afternoon will be Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Well-Strung and St Peter Claver Gospel Choir.
Tony’s Tidbits of Wisdom My tidbit for the month of October is short and simple, never go on Facebook drunk. Trust me you will be the better for it. Facebook is worse than drunk dialing, then only one person knows your foolishness, drunk Facebook opens you up for all your friends to see your lack of poor judgment. As your friends, we already know you make poor decisions; you do not need to give us examples in black and white. If you have an event, story or idea, you want covered, contact me at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Well-Strung: The Singing String Quartet at Café Istanbul on October 29 If you haven’t yet heard of Well-Strung: The Singing String Quartet, get ready because the four handsome young men who comprise it shall soon be arriving in New Orleans for a variety of performances culminating with their local public debut at Café Istanbul. The concept behind Well-Strung is such a great idea that one wonders what took so long for somebody to come up with it. Take four cute, talented musician/singers (Edmund Bagnell (first violin), Christopher Marchant (second violin), Trevor Wadleigh (viola), and Daniel Shevlin (cello)) and have them do selections from the classical repertory as well as pop hits arranged for a string quartet. I saw Well-Strung about a year ago in New York. In addition to works by Mozart (Eine kleine Nachtmusik), Bach, Vivaldi (Summer from The Four Seasons), Dvorák (The “American” Quartet) and a tango by Gardel, the foursome offered Adele’s Rolling in the Deep, Whitney’s I Will Always Love You, and Edge of Glory by Lady Gaga as well as songs made famous by Ke$ha, Pink, Rihanna and Bruno Mars. I especially liked Britney Spears’ Toxic which was almost unrecognizable at first. In between numbers, the boyz tell stories of growing up, coming out, how they got involved with music, etc. If the Well-Strung Quartet breaks no new interpretive grounds on the classical pieces, theirs is still a brilliant concept, extremely well-done.
Well-Strung's Chris Marchant at Cafe Istanbul Oct. 29 Credit for the group’s success must be given to David Levinson who, along with Shevlin, did the excellent arrangements of the pop numbers as well as Director Donna Drake, a member of the original cast of A Chorus Line, who kept things moving along and set the proper “dressy casual” tone. As fine as the show is, however, I did feel that, after a while, a certain sameness set in, perhaps because of the concept of using mostly current hits or because of the dynamic, but similar-sounding arrangements; a Beatles tune, say, would have been a nice change of pace. For the upcoming NOLA engagements this may not be an issue as I’ve been told to expect new songs and dialogue co-written
by Drake and Producer Mark Cortale with additional material by Jeff “Varla Jean” Roberson. So get ready for some delicious fun if you’ll be going to the Halloween in New Orleans’ brunch at the House of Blues on October 27, or if you’re planning to attend the New Orleans Opera benefit at the Bourbon Orleans on the 28th. And should you be trick-or-treating those nights, you’ll be able to catch Well-Strung at Café Istanbul on October 29. Talk about a treat.
Spirit of America at the WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen Another treat’s to be had Wednesday afternoons at the World War II Museum’s Stage Door Canteen where The Victory Belles, three of the loveliest young ladies in town, celebrate the Great American Songbook as well as folk, bluegrass and patriotic classics. For Spirit of America, the Belles’ newest revue, Writer/Director Victoria Reed offers a potpourri with something for everyone’s tastes. Sure, there’re famous songs and salutes to the branches of the military, but Reed wisely includes Songbook numbers that are less well-known as well as a medley of Patti Page chart toppers, a nice tribute to the songstress who passed away at the beginning of this year. Sure, the baseball-themed segment features The Star Spangled Banner and Take me out to the Ballgame, but there’s also Joltin Joe and Love on a Greyhound Bus. And in the most unexpected and pleasant surprise of the program, we get the Hoedown section from Aaron Copland’s Rodeo in which the Belles (Courtney Boe, Cristina Perez, Mandi Ridgdell) prove to be adept ballerinas in addition to the divine chanteuses we’ve come to expect them to be. Their version of Shenandoah is especially lovely to listen to. Whether in stylish Vivien of Holloway outfits, Judy Claverie’s cute baseball uniforms or her gingham prairie-inspired dresses, Boe (sweet’n’sassy), Perez (sultry) and Ridgdell (wholesome with a twinkle) provide gorgeous harmonies, knowing just how to put over each of their numbers. Coming down into the audience during the Songbook medley, ingeniously strung together from viewers’ requests, the Belles charmingly interact with audience members, getting older gentlemen, some of them WWII Vets, to dance with them. The guys clearly relish their few moments in the spotlight with these beautiful gals (although one gent could be heard to exclaim jokingly afterwards “Made it!” as though he’d been on the Bataan Death March). My one cavil is that there’s a certain slickness to the Belles’ presentation, a kind of throwback to 1950’s TV variety specials, an almost too-nice quality that emanates from them, which might have once come off as sincere but now, in these more cynical times, can seem slightly less than genuine through no fault of the performers themselves. In any case, Reed moves things along quickly, never overstaying a segment’s welcome. The spirited choreography by Ford Haeuser, Rick Kerby and Reed as well as Alex Quinby’s buoyant lighting all add to Spirit of America’s success.
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book stores New Orleans, LA [504] FAB - Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947.3700
casting call Naked Builders is coming to New Orleans and is looking for cast members for an internet semi/reality show. Looking for electrician, plumber and laborers . Tradesmen must have a current license and have references. This is a real job working naked on a real project so, experience and skill is a must. These positions are best for TRUE NUDIST!! No Sex involved!! and NO SEX ALLOWED!! Acting experience is not required but you must be willing to participate in the show as your hired profession. Actors will be cast later on another date. Labors pay is 10.00 hr with potential to make more, Much More!! Tradesmen pay is Neg. All positions are offered a bonus program based on viewers. All positions are part time and require Valid I.D and a background check. Offer ends Oct 13. Call Casting Director for an interview Ray. 318.286.0781.
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framing New Orleans, LA [504] ANGLE CUSTOM FRAMES, 4422 Magazine St., 269.3726
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groceries/delis New Orleans, LA [504] QUARTERMASTER DELI, THE NELLIE DELI, 1100 Bourbon, 529.1416
hair salons 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 SALON D'MALTA, 1233 Decatur, 565.5555, SalonDMalta.COM
hardware New Orleans, LA [504] MARY'S FRENCH QUARTER HARDWARE, 732 N. Rampart, 529.4465
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. [0713] 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 guest rooms with private baths, guests' parlor and "halfkitchen", 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. [0813] Chateau LeMoyne French Quarter 301 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112, Phone: 504.581.1303, http:// www.hiclneworleanshotelsite.com/gay-hotelsnew-orleans. Enjoy a stay enriched with the cul-
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ture and history of New Orleans at Chateau LeMoyne. Our historic building features all the best of old-time architecture and our prime location allows guests to stay just steps from the French Quarter, while still at enough distance to enjoy a peaceful night’s rest. Versatile guest accommodations include charmingly appointed suites and cottages, while on-site amenities include drinks and dining, a scenic courtyard area and pool, and meeting and event space. When you’re ready to explore, top New Orleans attractions are only moments away. We look forward to welcoming you to the “Big Easy.” THE FRENCH QUARTER GUEST HOUSES, 1005 St. Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, Phone: 877-681-5087 frenchquarterguesthouses.com. Email: info@stpeterhouse.com. Four meticulously restored boutique Inns located in the heart of the French Quarter’s most popular LGBT neighborhood. Each building’s individual character and charm provides an unforgettably authentic French Quarter experience! 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. A locally owned and operated French Quarter hotel that has been beautifully transformed into spacious multi-bedroom suites. Several historical townhouses are also available to accommodate larger groups of up to 26. Just 3 blocks from Bourbon St., free WiFi, swimming pool, and continental breakfast included. Off street parking is available. 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. [0114] 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, Official Host Hotel of OZ New Orleans. A 19th century home that has been historically restored and transformed into a locally owned and operated hotel. Experience the rich history and hospitality of New Orleans at an affordable price. Just 3 blocks from Bourbon St, free Wi-Fi, swimming pool, and continental breakfast included. Off street parking is 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
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
massage New Orleans, LA [504] RIGHT TOUCH MASSAGE -- Christopher - Full body therapeutic massage (Swedish/Deep Tissue); heated table; private studio; tropical garden; Faubourg Marigny Area, French Quarter. Upgrade (Salt Scrubs Bodywork & Thai/Sport Stretching massage). Call/text 504.458.5996 / For pictures http://www.christophernola.com. License #LA4553 [is2613]
media New Orleans, LA [504] AMBUSH Mag, Official Gay Easter Parade Guide, Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide, Official Gay New Orleans Guide, Official Gulf South Guide, Official Pride 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
museum/arts 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 10am5pm 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 10am-4:45pm LONGUE VUE HOUSE AND GARDENS, 7 Bamboo Rd, Metairie, 488.5488, Mon-Sat 10am4:30pm, 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, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART, 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., 592.4666
organizations Mobile, AL ALABAMA PRIDE FEST, MobileAlabamaPride.COM 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 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 BROTHERHOOD, INC., To decrease the spread of AIDS and HIV among African Americans, 1661 Canal St., Suite 3230, 70112; 566.7955 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 GAY EASTER PARADE, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, info@gayeasterparade.com, GayEasterParade.COM GAY MARDI GRAS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayMardiGras.COM
GAY NEW ORLEANS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayNewOrleans.COM 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 NATIONAL HOTLINE, 206.350.HATE (4283), National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800.799.SAFE (7233), Hate Crimes Hotline at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 800.552.6843 KREWE OF AMON-RA, PO Box 7033, Metairie, LA 70010, KreweOfAmonRa.COM KREWE OF ARMEINIUS, PO Box 56638, New Orleans, LA 70156-6638, kreweofarmeinius.org KREWE OF MWINDO, PO Box 51031, 70156; 913.5791, KreweOfMwindo.ORG, krewe@kreweofmwindo.org KREWE OF PETRONIUS, 1701 Frenchmen St., New Orleans, LA. 70116 KreweOfPetronius.ORG, petronius1961@cox.net KREWE OF QUEENATEENAS / KING CAKE QUEEN ROYALTY CLUB, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 522.8049, GayMardiGras.COM/KCQ KREWE OF URSUS, kreweofursus@aol.com LaCARP [Louisiana Community AIDS Research Program], 584.1971 LA-LIFT, Social Club for Lesbians, age 50+, who have fun together on weekends. E-mail: armyvet20@webtv.net LAMBDA CENTER, 831 Elysian Fields Ave., 70117 LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NEW ORLEANS, 234 Loyola, Suite 421, 70112; 581.9106 LORDS OF LEATHER, P.O. Box 770435, New Orleans, LA 70117-4035, LordsOfLeather.COM Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans , Interim Pastor Gail Minnick , Service time: Sundays 5pm, 1333 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118, 504.270.1MCC, www.MCCNewOrleans.COM, Pastor @MCCNewOrleans.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, 2443 Halsey Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114, 504.906.7990 Todd J. Blauvelt / Secretary, krewe.of.satyricon@gmail.com, MysticKreweOfSatyricon.COM NEW ORLEANS BEAR AND BEAR TRAPPER SOCIAL CLUB, P.O. Box 57756, New Orleans, LA 70157-7756, 504.452.3564, theneworleansbears.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 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 REGIONALAIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK [RAIN], 523.3755 RENEGADE BEARS OF LOUISIANA, PO Box 3083, New Orleans, LA 70177; renegadebearsoflouisiana@gmail.com SOFTBALL LEAGUE – Great fun for all skill levels, beginner to advanced. Visit nolasoftball.com for full details and find us on Facebook. SOUTHERN DECADENCE, 828-A Bour-
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#1 If By Space, and #2 If By Sea Borrowing from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride,” we have the top two movies on the second weekend in October, 2013. Gravity remains #1, a second weekend in a row, with a total box office of nearly $197 million. Captain Phillips takes second place with an opening weekend box office of $26 million. Both are action thrillers, just on two different frontiers. Gravity opened the Venice International Film Festival in August 2013 and the Telluride Film Festival three days later. It went into wide release on October 4. It was directed by Alfonso Cuaron, produced by Alfonso Cuaron and David Heyman, written by Alfonso Cuaron and Jonas Cuaron, and edited by Alfonso Cuaron and Mark Sanger. Yes, Alfonso Cuaron was involved from the beginning until the end of this movie. It’s
from Esperanto Filmoj and Heyday Films, distributed by Warner Bros Pictures. Gravity had a budget of $100 million. It runs 90 minutes and was released in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. I saw it in 3D and it was amazing... see it on the biggest screen you can get to, IMAX if possible. The cinematography, by Emmanuel Lebezki, and the special effects are breathtaking... it is a big movie, don’t wait to buy or rent this one. It was filmed on Arri Alexas, a new digital motion picture camera. Academy Award Winners Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star, with Ed Harris as the voice of Mission Control. Harris starred in Apollo 13 and The Right Stuff, a nice touch in casting. Bullock is Dr. Ryan Stone, on her 1st shuttle mission... Clooney is veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski, on his last mission.
bon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, SouthernDecadence.COM ST. ANNA'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1313 Esplanade Avenue New Orleans, LA 70116 947.2121, stannanola.org 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 YWCAAIDS MINORITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, 700 Pierre Ave., 71103; 226.8717
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pets New Orleans, LA [504] DR. MIKE'S ANIMAL HOUSE, 1120 N. Rampart, 523.4455
pharmacy 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.AvitaPharmacy.COM. New Orleans, LA [504] MUMFREY'S PHARMACY, 1021 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043, 504.279.6312, www.MumfreysPharmacy.COM. Supporting & serving the LGBT Community for over 20 years. Local pharmacy offering personalized family-like service, automatic refills & free metro wide confidential pickup & delivery. Also offering shipping for out-side our delivery area. When you call us you speak to a person, not a machine. See our ad.
photography New Orleans, LA [504] Arthur Severio Photography, 834 Chartres, New Orleans, LA 70116, 917.318.4300, ArthurSeverio.COM GRAHAM/STUDIO ONE NEW ORLEANS, by appointment, grahamstudioone.com
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 New Orleans, LA [504] Gay-Owned Agency — New Orleans Relocation LLC, Mark Boline, Realtor/Broker, mark@nolarelo.com, 504.273.0088, 1027 Touro Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. Visit NOLArelo.com to search all NOLA properties for sale. Latter & Blum INC/French Quarter, Steve Richards, LGBT Realtor, 712 Orleans @ Royal, Cell: 504.258.1800, Office: 504.529.8140, Website: www.SteveRichardsProperties.com, Email: SRichards@LatterBlum.com LATTER & BLUM, Agent Brian M. Pawlowski, brianrealtor@aol.com, Agent Stace McDonald, stacerealtor@aol.com, 840 Elysian Fields, 451.2495
restaurants Mandeville, LA [985] The Po-Boy Shack, 1703 N. Causeway Blvd., 626.1303 New Orleans, LA [504] Borracho @ Kajun's Pub, 2256 St. Claude, 267.6108. Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., 598.1010, CloverGrill.COM Country Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa St., TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM, 945.0742 Deanie's Seafood, French Quarter: 841 Iberville, 581.4141; Bucktown: 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, 831.1316; Deanies.COM Fatoush Mediterranean Grill, Coffee House & Juice Bar, 2372 St. Claude Ave., #130, FatoushRestaurantNOLA.COM, 504.371.5074 Gene's Po-Boys, 1040 Elysian Fields, 943.3861 Krystal, 116 Bourbon at Canal, 523.4030 Lil Vic's Rosticceria, 719 Toulouse, 304.1238 Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Pl., 522.9500 Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746 Organic Banana, 1100 N. Peters, Bay 27,
There is a bit of a back story, but Gravity is all about of Stone and Kowalski, tethered together, dodging space debris, cut off from earth, running out of time and oxygen. We watch them float, tumble and cling to each other for life. I’m not a science fiction fan and Gravity kept me on the edge of my seat. It is well worth seeing... visually it is awesome, detailed yet enormous... and at 90 minutes, it’s over before you know it. Captain Phillips is part thriller and part biopic. It is the story of Captain Richard Phillips, captain of the container ship Maersk Alabama. The Maersk is hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. Captain
587.7903 Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro, 720 Orleans Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. , 529.1416, QuartermasterDeli.NET The Ruby Slipper, 2001 Burgundy, 525.9355, TheRubySlipperCafe.Net
retail/shopping New Orleans, LA [504] BOURBON PRIDE, 909 Bourbon, 566.1570 HIT PARADE, 741 Bourbon St., Facebook.COM/HitParadeNOLA MARY'S FRENCH QUARTER KITCHEN & BATH, 732 N. Rampart, 529.4465 PANDA BEAR, 415 Bourbon St., 529.8064 QT PIE BOUTIQUE - 241 Dauphine St., 581. 6633 RAB DAB CLOTHING AND GIFTS, 918 Royal St., 525.6662 SECOND SKIN LEATHER, 521 St. Philip, 561.8167 XXX SHOP EROTIC BOUTIQUE, 1835 Nl Rampart St., 232.3063
spas New Orleans, LA [504] Club New Orleans, 515 Toulouse, 581.2402, www.the-clubs.com Planet Beach, A Contempo Spa, 301 Burgundy St., 525.8266, PlanetBeach.COM Skin Science, 3213 17th St., Metairie, LA 70002, 504.309.7048, SkinScienceLLC.COM
theatres New Orleans, LA [504] ALLWAYS LOUNGE & THEATRE, 2240 St Claude Ave., TheAllwaysLounge.NET CAFE ISTANBUL, 2372 St. Claude Ave., #140, 504.974.0786, CafeIstanbulNOLA.COM MAHALIA JACKSON THEATRE OF PERFORMING ARTS, 801 N. Rampart, Armstrong Park, mahaliajacksontheater.com, 525.1052 MID-CITY THEATRE, 3240 Toulouse, 488.1460, MidCityTheatre.COM NEW ORLEANS FRINGE FESTIVAL, NOFringe.ORG Slidell, LA [985 CUTTING EDGE THEATER, 742 Robert Blvd., 649.3727, CuttingEdgeTheater,COM
Phillips is the story of the hijacking and the rescue. Captain Phillips is based on the book “A Captains Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at SEA” (2010), by Richard Phillips and Stephan Talty. It was directed by Paul Greengrass, produced by Michael De Luca, Dana Brunetti, Scott Rudin, and Kevin Spacey. The screenplay was written by Billy Ray, the cinematographer was Barry Ackroyd. It’s from Michael De Luca Productions, Scott Rudin Productions, and Trigger Street Productions, distributed by Columbia Pictures. It was released on October 11, had a $55 million budget and runs 134 minutes. Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips and features Barkhad Abdi as Abduwal Abdukhadir Muse, the Somali hijacker leader. In spite of his attempt at a New England accent, Captain Phillips is a showcase for Tom Hanks and his acting ability and he gives a great performance. There is tension but Captain Phillips is not a likable person and you never quite know how your supposed to feel about the Somali pirates.... and why no gun power on board? A bit confusing... According to those who would know, there are inaccuracies in both movies. Scientist say there are some technical issues with Gravity... minor, but with a $100 million budget??? And some say Captain Phillips was responsible for the entire hijacking incident... that he had no concern for the safety of the crew, ignored warnings and set a course through the pirate-patrolled waters to shorten the trip and save money... some say he had a death wish. The Waterman Steamship Corporation and the Maersk Line are being sued for $50 million. Maybe there will be a sequel. This is the time of the year when just about every movie released comes with Oscar buzz. Along with a lot of technical nominations for Gravity, Sandra Bullock should get a nod for Best Actress... she owns the movie. Tom Hanks will get a Best Actor nomination for Captain Phillips... it’s his best work in years. Barkhad Abdi might snag a Best Supporting Actor nomination... but I’m just guessing. Both of these movies are great, fine acting, great scripts... action that keeps you on the edge of your seat. If I had to choose, I would say Gravity is the better of the two... it kept me on the edge of my seat and I’m not a sci-fi fan.
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tours New Orleans, LA [504] Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, 1 Poydras @ Riverwalk, 529.4567, CreoleQueen.COM Gay New Orleans Walking Tour, Crescent City Tour Booking Agency, 638 St. Ann St., 568.0717. follow Gay New Orleans Walking Tour @ Facebook.COM
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trodding the boards ...from 38 Also adding to the success is the buffet served before the show and catered by John Besh’s American Sector restaurant. On the day I attended, there was moist chicken breasts perfectly complemented by corn maque choux; expertly made dirty rice; string beans; a nice green salad; excellent potato salad; fresh rolls; and mouth-watering bread pudding. Water and iced tea were waiting for patrons at their tables, as they should be. If the otherwise fine wait staff had just offered to refill the iced tea glasses, things would’ve been perfect.
The New Orleans Opera/Der Vampyr at The Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts Much as I love opera, I’m not one to see the same old warhorses again and again. As New Orleans Opera has been rebuilding its audience since Katrina, I can appreciate their cautious programming to insure financial success, but, other than the magnificent concerts featuring Placido Domingo, in the past seven seasons, they’ve not offered anything that I hadn’t seen before. Well, this season NOO has thrown caution to the wind and I am happily back in its audience. Other than the season finale, La Boheme, NOO is presenting rarely seen works this year and based on the first offering, I’d strongly encourage you to check them out. Der Vampyr (The Vampire) by Heinrich Marschner started things off with a perfect nod to the Halloween season. Apparently this was once a hugely popular work but it has long since fallen out of favor. That’s a shame because it offers some lush, Romantic music and a plot that’s no more ridiculous than many other operas. Instead of going the full Gothic route, the NOO adapted the libretto to current day New Orleans which isn’t that much of a stretch what with The Originals being filmed here. Curses and blood and virginal corpses figured in the tale, as well as streetcars and second lines, and, of course, in the end, love conquered all. Starting with something as campy as this, Stage Director Matthew Lata wisely had his cast play things as straight as possible emphasizing the work’s authentic emotions. Lata began the performance with a clever stroke by having the “undead” chorus members rise one by one from seats scattered around the auditorium and approach the stage. I almost expected them to launch into the dance from Thriller.
I’m not sure whose concept it was to set the tale here but what a masterly idea it was. Not only did projections of Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, and underneath The Crescent City Connection draw us in to the goings-on with a cinematic flow, but I felt a possessive pride knowing this was done just for us and that no other audience anywhere else could fully appreciate it as we did. What anyone could appreciate was Conductor Robert Lyall’s accomplished job of giving the score propulsive force yet never overpowering the singers who sang in German but delivered the dialog in English. NOO assembled a superb cast for Der Vampyr. As the Vampire Ruthven who must sacrifice three brides within 24 hours(!), Nicholas Pallesen seems to be on the verge of a major career. He sang with a
plush baritone and devilish flair, exuding charisma in his duets with Bride #2 Jennifer Tiller, no slouch in the charisma department either. Tiller, along with Bride #1 Irene Roberts and Survivor Bride Marjorie Owens all delivered sumptuous tone, each bringing Wagnerian steeliness to these tough ladies. Owens, especially, in the brief moments when she’s allowed true love, sang with rapturous joy. Stephen West as her father made an appropriate Big Daddytype with his commanding bass voice. Next up, in honor of Benjamin Britten’s centennial year, is his Noah’s Flood (Nov. 15-17 at Trinity Episcopal Church) followed by Massenet’s delightful Cendrillon (Cinderella) (February 14 and 16, 2014, Mahalia Jackson Theater). I’m looking forward to them already.
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Not Nell Nolan Congratulations to Jamie Temple and George Cossitt, former owners of the Phoenix on Elysian Fields. They were married in New York City last week... seems to be a trend. They now have Buttercup on Second Street in Bay St Louis, MS.
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Catching the Saints game @ Cafe Lafitte in Exile
Kristen serving up one of her famous magaritas @ The Country Club
DJ of the Year JRB & boyfriend Nate in the booth @ Oz
Oh YES, it’s Wood Enterprises' Chris Ward AllWays own Dennis welcomes you to @ AllWays Lounge
GM Bert welcomes you to The Country Club Saints game touch down shots with Irish Mike & crew @ Voodoo
Miss Mascara Charlie Bear & buddies in for Rawhide’s Meat Night
Golden Lantern Bar Baron James & bartender Wayne
Thursday’s Karaoke DJ Chris Yeager @ Michael’s On the Park The Men of Oz on the bar tantalizing the crowds
Misael & Team Quartermaster @ Restaurant/Deli of the Year Quartermaster Joe & Orlando join OktoberFest @ Cutter’s
Dancer Tank @ Rainbow Room
Scott cocktailing @ LeRoundup
Robert presents Mr. Rhonda Roget with his b-day cake @ Michael’s On The Park
Dudley & Jimmy welcome you to Cutter’s OktoberFest
Bartender Gaven @ Le Roundup
Adam welcomes you to Rainbow Room
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Chris slinging cocktails @ Bourbon Pub
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Dining in The Big Easy for Halloween Croque Madame (grilled ham & swiss sandwich on housemade challah bread, topped with a fried egg, finished with a mornay sauce) @ The Ruby Slipper, 2001 Burgundy St.
Special Combo Pizza (pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, onions, mushrooms, green peppers & black olives with jalapenos & anchovies optional) @ Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St.
New Orleans Muffuletta @ Restaurant/Deli of the Year Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St.
Pimento Cheese & Housemade Pickles, Borracho @ Kajun's Pub, 2255 St. Claude Ave.
World Famous Hamburger @ Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St.
There are so many ghoulish festivities to partake this Halloween in New Orleans. But don't forget the incredible culinary array available to you not only in the French Quarter, but the Marigny and Bywater as well. Ambush recommends 13 great eateries to curb any hunger desires you may have, and of course, many serve up cocktails, a must have in The Big Easy.
Shrimp, Andouille & Stoneground Grits @ The Country Club, 634 Louisa St.
New Orleans Restaurant Guide Borracho @ Kajun's Pub, 2256 St. Claude, 267.6108, hand-made locally-sourced charcuterie, proud home of "Drunk food you don't have to be drunk to love." Available 7 days, 5pm-4am with delivery 5pm-1am. Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., 598.1010, CloverGrill.COM, 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. Country Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa St., 945.0742, TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM. The chef has paid 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 11am3pm. Deanie's Seafood, French Quarter: 841 Iberville, 581.4141; Bucktown: 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie, 831.1316; Deanies.COM. Featured on the Travel Channel’s “Man v. Food,” Deanie’s signature BBQ Shrimp served the New Orleans way--jumbo head-on Louisiana Shrimp served in our unique blend of seasonings with a crusty baguette. For 50 years Deanie's has been serving huge portions of the best boiled, broiled and fried seafood in New Orleans. Fatoush Mediterranean Grill, Coffee House & Juice Bar, 2372 St. Claude Ave., #130, 504.371.5074, FatoushRestaurantNOLA.COM, is truly a fresh new restaurant with a 23-year history of serving New Orleans and guests from all over the world. Think of Fatoush as a combination coffee house, herbal teahouse, natural juice bar, and organic restaurant offering a unique selection of the richest and healthiest foods from around the world. Handcrafted dishes that contain only the finest natural ingredients and a variety of cuisines and innovative taste offer thrills that are appealing, exciting, and best of all, healthy. Open 7am-10pm daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Gene's Po-Boys, 1040 Elysian Fields, 943.3861, is famous for its New Orleans style sandwiches chockful of ingredients. Lil Vic's Rosticceria, 719 Toulouse, 304.1238, is a great stop in the Quarter
for homemade gelato, pastries, espresso, Sicilian style small plates, and pizza focaccia. It's the new late night spot open til 2am Fridays and Saturdays. Open Sun. - Thurs. 7am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 7am - 2am. Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Place, 522.9500 or visit LouisianaPizzaKitchen.COM, is famous for its wood fired gourmet pizzas, pastas, salads and appetizers. Open 7 days from 11am-10pm. Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746, features Italian specialties including salads, pizzas, sandwiches and both lunch and dinner entrees. Open Mon.-Thurs. 5-10pm, Fri. Sun. 11am10pm. Organic Banana, 1100 N. Peters, Bay 27, 587.7903, serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including Margaritas, Piña Colada, Daiquiris etc., all made using the freshest seasonal ingredients from local farmers and suppliers including local rum, Old New Orleans Rum. Open 10am-6pm daily. Orleans Grapevine Wine & Bar Bistro, 720 Orleans, 523.1930, is located in a beautiful renovated 1809 building offering a pleasant atmosphere, extensive wine list with 200 selections, and delicious food including soups, salads, appetizers, entrees and house made desserts that will delight any palate. Open daily at 4pm serving dinner Sun.-Thurs. 5-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 5-11pm. Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St., 529.1416, QuartermasterDeli.NET, voted Restaurant/Deli of the Year, is open 24 hours 7 days. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night menu, the deli offers free delivery. The Ruby Slipper Cafe, 2001 Burgundy, TheRubySlipperCafe.Net, 525.9355, is a delightful eatery serving breakfast, lunch and brunch. It has an unusual array of breakfast specialties including Eggs Blackstone, Croque Madame, Bananas Foster Pain Perdu; signature sandwiches, and entree salads. The restaurant is rated “Very Good to Excellent” in the Zagat guide as well as Favorite Place to Eat Breakfast or Lunch in New Orleans Magazine Tops of the Town 2012 Awards. Open weekdays 7am–2pm, Saturdays 8am–2pm and Sundays 8am–3pm, closed Wednesday.
Hot Appetizer Platter @ Fatoush Mediterranean Grill, Coffee House & Juice Bar, 2372 St. Claude Ave., #130
Arancini (fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs& filled with ragù-meat sauce, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and peas) @ Lil Vic's Rosticceria, 719 Toulouse
BBQ Shrimp @ Deanie's Seafood, French Quarter: 841 Iberville; Bucktown: 1713 Lake Ave., Metairie
Garlic Shrimp Pasta (jumbo shrimp with garlic butter sauce over angel hair pasta) @ Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, 95 French Market Place
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