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Gay Easter Parade Passes Goal, Raises over $31,300 for Food For Friends, Total Charity Donations Now over $202,414 The 15th Gay Easter Parade is proud to announce that it surpassed it's 2014 goal of $30,000 and will donate $31,313.68 to NO/AIDS Task Force Food For Friends program. The parade minus expenses has benefited charity since 2002. Total donations for the past 13 years now totals over $202.414. In 2002, the New Orleans AIDS Monument was the beneficiary of the first benefit parade raising $1,500. Since 2003, Food For Friends has been the beneficiary and has received over $200,914 from the parade to date. The Gay Easter Parade is also the largest private contributor to the Food For Friends program. Food For Friends program has been supplying groceries and home delivered meals to HIV infected and affected individuals in the greater New Orleans area for over 16 years with the NO/AIDS Task Force serving our community for over 27 years. During 2013, volunteers delivered 550 meals a week to clients who are home bound or otherwise unable to prepare their own meals or shop for groceries; 29,420 meals were delivered through the Home Delivered Meals; and 180,360 pounds of groceries were distributed from the Pantry, all serving 788 clients. Led by Easter Grand Marshals XV Todd Blauvelt and Stuart Nettles, it's estimated that some 30,000 spectators lined the route to greet the 45 Gay Easter Parade units including Third Line Brass Band, Pair-A-Dice Tumblers, carriages, surreys, wagons, trolleys, walking groups, cars and trucks. It was great to see so many don their finest Easter apparel making for one of the most elegant and beautiful parades to date. The GEP Board of Directors including Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain, Electra City. and Tittie Toulouse, Darwin Reed and Opal Masters, Tony Leggio, Rona Connors, and Steve Patrick would like to thank every single sponsor, business, organization and individual who made this such a banner year. None of this would have been possible without y'all! Sponsors include: Presenting-Ambush Mag; Platinum-Friday Night Before Mardi Gras, Deja Deja-Vue’ & Jim May; Gold-Krewe of Amon-Ra, EGM XV Todd Blauvelt, EGM XV Stuart Nettles & EGM IX Safonda Peters, EGM XII Gary Vandeventer; Krewe of Satyricon, EGM XII Elizabeth Bouvier, Dr. Barry Rutherford, Noel Twilbeck & Glen Kahrman, Mary King Dodwell, The Herb Import Company, Kevin Sullivan; Silver-EGM XIII Darwin Reed & EGM VII Opal Masters, EGM VIII Rona Connors, New Orleans Bear & Bear Trapper Social Club, Dwain Hertz/Al Dugas/Eugene Theroit, EGM VIII Michael & EGM XIV Thomas Elias/The Corner Pocket, Scott Vincent & Scott McRae, Johnny Chisholm/Oz New Orleans, Wood Enterprises, EGM XIII Rhonda Roget & David Roget, EGM IV Electra City & EGM XI Tittie Toulouse, Johnson Mire & Fernandez-CPAs, Jeff Palmquist & Coca Mesa, Four Seasons, Misael Rubio/Quartermaster; Bronze-Mary Lind/Rip & Marsha’s Wedding, EGM VIII Michael Elias & Jay Sewell/ Rip & Marsha’s Wedding, Jerry Scavo & Kenny Walker/Rip & Marsha’s Wedding, James Garner/The Golden Lantern, CW X Frank Joseph & KCQ XX Dusty Debris, Justin Moffatt & EGM XIV Starr Daniels, Wayne Chambless/Sir Speedy, Anonymous, EGM X Tony Leggio, EGM II Larry Bagneris, Peter & Frank Abbruscato, Ken Grandpre/ GrandPre’s, EGM IX Orlando Aloe, Jeremy Weinberg, Barret DeLong/NOLAonReview, Jim Tideman, John East, Wolfman, KCQ XXI Barbara Ella/King Cake Queen Royalty Club, The Big Easy Sisters, Kenneth H. Carleton, Roy Smith & Nick Olivares, Bill McCarthy, Michael Ducote & Doug Minich, Krewe of Ursus, Michael Durocher, Bobby Vallecillo & Andy Ehlers, The Berwick Girls, National Association of Catering Executives, Glenn Paul Melancon, Kookie Baker & Reba Douglas, In Memory of Zsa Zsa D’LaHor/Purple Party, Jo-Jo Holding LLC/ Purple Party, Madam-Raven & Helen, Michael Sullivan, Steven Vaughan & Brian Stevens, Mag’s 940; Venue/In-Kind: Cutter’s, GrandPre’s, Oz New Orleans, Double Play, 4 Seasons, Bourbon View, Larry Graham-GrahamStudioOne.com.
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2014 Gay Easter Parade Financial Report Revenue: 14,660.00 Sponsorships, 635.00 3rd Sponsorship Party, 3,501.00 6th Eggstravaganza,4,387.00 13th Drag Extravaganza, 3,556.00 15th Purple Party, 3,571.00 12th Spring Fever, 6,886.00 5th Bunnies in the Big Easy, 325.00 Parade Entry Fees. 40.00 Parade Day Donations, 214.00 Bunny Hop 50/50 Raffle, 1,722.00 Food For Friends Parade Day Collections; 39,497.00 Revenue Sub-Total Expenses: 304.67 Sponsorship Pins, 730.00 Easter Grand Marshal Carriages, 1,923.40 Parade Insurance, 1,925.00 2 Parade Bands, 50.25 Parade Permit, 2,400.00 Parade Police Detail, 400.00 Bunnies in the Big Easy DJ, 450.00 Bunnies in the Big Easy Servers & Bartenders; 8,183.32 Expenses Sub-Total 31,313.68 Donation to Food For Friends 171,101.00 Charity Donations through 2013/last 12 years 202,414.00 Charity Donations/last 13 years Past grand marshals include EGMs I Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain, II Larry Bagneris and the late Miss Do Moreland, III Timm Holt and Teryl-Lynn Foxx, IV the late George Simons and Electra City, V Brett Messmer and Princesse Stephaney, VI James Swire and Lisa Beaumann, VII the late Doc Reed and Opal Masters, VIII Michael Elias and Rona Connors, IX Orlando Aloe and Safonda Peters, X Tony Leggio and the late Marcy Marcell, XI Chuck Turner and Tittie Toulouse, XII Gary Vandeventer and Elizabeth Bouvier, XIII Darwin Reed and Rhonda Roget, and XIV Tommy Elias and Starr Daniels. For more information, visit www.GayEasterParade.com.
Three will Reign as 40th Southern Decadence Grand Marshals for 43rd Celebration Outgoing Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XXXIX Tami Tarmac and Venus Santiago surprised revelers by choosing Reba Douglas, Aubrey Synclaire and Chad Boutte to reign as the 40th Southern Decadence Grand Marshals at Lucky Pierre's in New Orleans. It's only the third time three grand marshals have reigned during the history of the event. Celebrating the 43rd
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SDGMs XXXIX Tami Tarmac & Venus Santiago present SDGMs XL Aubrey Synclaire, Chad Boutte & Reba Douglas Southern Decadence, the new grand marshals will announce the theme, colors and song at the upcoming Official Southern Decadence Press Party to be scheduled. They will lead the 40th Official Southern
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Bartender of the Month My bartender of the month for May is an absolute doll laden with a quirky sense of humor, style and most of all a sexy cool demeanor that serves him very well. He is also the first bartender of the month from the uniquely New Orleans Double Play. I am talking about none other than Philip Smowers who has been with the bar for approximately five years. I recently got to see Philip’s extraordinary skills behind the bar over the Easter festivities when the Purple Party was held at the Double Play. He managed a full house making sure everyone was served quickly, never missing a beat. It is easy to see why so many locals love coming to The Double Play. Bartenders like Philip are the epitome of what makes this city so great. His personable approach and conversational attitude makes him very popular. His devilish smile and charming southern demeanor also adds to his appeal. But his winning attributes are his ability to make a good cocktail at a fast pace. His gregarious personality combined with a professional work ethic makes him a top at his craft. He also likes to have fun and get into Bartender of the Month Philip the spirit of the holiday; during the Purple Smowers @ The Double Play Party he donned a furry colored hat which made him look even more adorable if that is possible. by Double Play and grab a cocktail from The Double Play is not only a French Philip. The Double Play is located at 439 Quarter local favorite but is perfect laid Dauphine Street. back watering hole for tourists also. So next [continued on 10] time you are out in about in the Quarter, stop
the "official" dish ...from 4 sharp. Watch www.SouthernDecadence.com for the latest info on New Orleans #1 LGBT holiday attracting over 150,000 participants Labor Day Weekend, August 27-September 1. Like SD at www.Facebook.com/ SouthernDecadenceNOLA.
Golden Lantern Reaches Over $4,300 for Southern Decadence The Home of Southern Decadence, the Golden Lantern has passed the $4,300 mark raised for the 43rd Southern Decadence 2014 Celebration of Gay Life, Music & Culture. Funds raised minus expenses benefits the charity chosen by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XL Reba Douglas, Aubrey Synclaire and Chad Boutte. Expenses include parade insurance, permit and police detail; sanitation fees; and grand marshal costumes. Golden Lantern proprietor James Garner has hosted prize raffles at the three weekend shows hosted by his bar for the past eight months. An additional $1,200 was donated by Patrons of The Golden Lantern. For more on The Golden Lantern, visit www.facebook.com/GoldenLanternBar.
5th Bunnies In The Big Easy Brings in $6,886 for Gay Easter Parade The 5th Annual Bunnies In The Big Easy: Putting The Good Back In Friday
raised $6,886 for the Gay Easter Parade benefiting Food For Friends. Hosted at Bourbon Vieux by GEP Boards Rona Connors and Tony Leggio, the fun filled evening featured entertainment, auctions, and hot Bunny Boys. Revenue from the event included 2,940.00-84 Tickets, 44.00-Shots, 532.00Performance Tips; plus auctions including 60.00 for St Anna's Fun Basket from Gene Theriot, 110.00 for Tales of the Cocktail Basket from Evan Bergeron, 110.00 for East Meets West Basket from Albert Carey, 150.00 for Jeweled Bunny Limoge from Karen Benrud, 110.00 for Sexy Framed Watercolor Cowboy Art Work from Larry Porter,600.00 for Giant Easter Basket from Larry Anderson, 500.00 for Sack Religious (donated by Creason's Fine Art Gallery) from Bill Goodwin, 140.00 for Royal Bunny Faux Faberge' Egg from Chuck Turner, 850.00 for Male Nude by Klimt Anew (donated by Creason's Fine Art Gallery) from Bill Goodwin, 290.00 for NO/AIDS Task Force Basket from Albert Carey, 200.00 for Bunny Winnie The Pooh Basket from Gene Theriot, 250.00 for Foodies Basket from Larry Anderson; 6,886.00 Sub-Total. Expenses included 450.00 Bourbon Vieux Help, and 400.00 DJ; leaving a 6,036.00 Event Total.
Saints & Sinners' Bear Bards Read @ The Phoenix May 17 Join The Phoenix for an evening in pursuit of the hirsute muse as award-winning poets from around the country gather to read from their new collection of poetry,
Hibernation, and other poems by Bear Bards. This free event is set for Saturday May 17th, 8pm, and will be hosted by editor Ron J. Suresha featuring writers David Bergman, Felice Picano, and Jeff Mann, plus other contributors attending the Saints and Sinners Literary Festival May 16th18th. This is a Lit-bear-ary event not to be missed! The event is sponsored by Bear Bones Books, The Phoenix, and Saints and Sinners.
Bourbon Pub & Parade Celebrates 40th Anniversary Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day Weekend will be the setting for the 40th Anniversary celebration of New Orleans' Bourbon Pub & Parade, 801 Bourbon Street. "A Night at the Disco" is set for Saturday, May 24th with doors opening at 9pm. Voted one of the top 10 gay bars worldwide by GayTravel.com, the club transports you back to the legendary Studio 54 featuring NYC Studio 54 DJ Robbie Leslie. It's a night you will not want to miss! Visit www.BourbonPub.com for more information.
Lords Sets Nachos, Beer & Sports Gear Night, plus Seafood Boil & Poker Run
Are you a jock or just an athletic supporter? Or maybe just hungry on a Friday night?? All the bases are covered with the Lords’ May Beer Bust/ Nachos/Sports Gear Night on Friday, May 9 at the Phoenix. It will be a sports-themed night so wear your favorite team’s uniform, t-shirt or cap. (Or jockstrap or locker room towel). $5 gets you all the beer you can swallow from 9pm until midnight and for $5 more a plate of nachos to satisfy those nighttime cravings. It’s the spring sports season so bring your bat and balls to the Phoenix and see if you can hit one out of the park. Try your luck at poker and follow that up with a delicious seafood boil on Sunday, May 25 at 2pm at the Phoenix. Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday weekend and join the Lords as they will visit several bars in the Marigny for their annual poker run and award fabulous prizes to the winners. The run will end at the Phoenix where you can cool down with a beverage and chow down on some great seafood hot from the pot. Cost will be $10 for entry into the poker run and $10 for the seafood boil or better yet, just $15 for both!
letters Editor, Ambush Magazine Thank you for the story by Frank Perez on the Lesbian Herstory Program presented at the Newcomb College Institute last month. I appreciate the support from Ambush in highlighting this segment of LGBT history in New Orleans. The panel presentation was an outgrowth of several years of research on feminist history by Janet Allured, Ph.D. in preparation for the publication of her book about the history of the women’s movement during the 70s and 80s in Louisiana. It has been my pleasure to support this project by providing information to her about that period, but I am not a co-author of the manuscript in preparation. Dr. Allured has interviewed and collected manuscript materials from dozens of women activists, myself included, of the 1970s and 1980s. These manuscript materials, which will be deposited in Newcomb Archives, will be available for others conducting research on this topic in the future. Allured’s book should be available for purchase from the University of Georgia Press in 2015. I am pleased that Ambush chose to cover this important part of our GLBT past, and that the magazine will continue to include information about the lesbian community, past and present, in its publication. --Clay Latimer
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Be A Part of the Glitterati! Glitter and Be Gay is back and it is even gayer than ever if that is even possible. The Krewe of Armeinius is hosting their annual event on Saturday, May 10th from 7-10pm at 815 Dauphine Street. Don your gay apparel and join this fun-loving group of men for a night of art, auction, and cocktails. This is one of the krewe’s more popular shindigs. Tickets tend to go quickly so make sure to get yours today. Your $25 ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, auction, and art gallery. This event benefits the Krewe of Armeinius. Get your ticket from a member or have them today by buying online (no fees! same cost as cash). For more information, check them out on Facebook or go to www.armeinius.org.
HRC Shows It’s Fashionable The Human Rights Campaign New Orleans is hosting the 3rd Annual Mike Theis Fashion Show on Saturday, May 10th from 7-10pm at Oz. Your emcees for the evening are the lovely Maryam Bayman and Persana Shoulders. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. This will be an exciting evening of entertainment and fashion from Rab-Dab and Macy’s. All proceeds benefit the work of the Human Rights Campaign to eliminate discrimination against LGBT Americans. For more information, check them out on Facebook or go to www.action.hrc.org.
Let’s Cheer Our Home Girls On On Tuesday, May 13th, Oz New Orleans is hosting a benefit to help support Tami Tarmac and Lisa Beaumann as they make their bid to capture the crown at the Miss Gay USofA Classic Pageant. The show starts at 10pm and is hosted by the witty Persana Shoulders. It is always wonderful when one of our locals become national royalty and you can help defer some of their costs; gowns, wigs, shoes and rhinestones aren’t cheap. So show Tami and Lisa some love and come play at Oz.
Are You A Saint Or A Sinner The 11th Annual Saints & Sinners Literary Festival will be held May 15 – 18 at their host hotel, The Hotel Monteleone, and has many other venues throughout the city. The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival was founded in 2003 as an innovative way to reach the community with information about HIV/AIDS, particularly disseminating prevention messages through the writers, thinkers and spokes-people of the LGBT community. It was also formed to bring the LGBT literary community together to celebrate the literary arts. Now eleven years later, the Festival has grown into an internationally-recognized event that brings together a who’s who of LGBT publishers, writers and readers from throughout the United States and beyond. The Festival features panel discussions and master classes around literary topics that provide a forum for authors, editors and publishers to talk about their work for the benefit of emerging writers and
the enjoyment of fans of LGBT literature. This year there are many great offerings and events such as the Book Launch Party and Fundraiser at the BeauregardKeyes House, the Glitter and Literatti at the Herman Grima House and a reception at author Sergei Boissier’s private home in the French Quarter. This is one of the best festivals the city has to offer the LGBT community, not only for writers but avid readers of all genres. It is an incredible opportunity to mix and mingle with some of your favorite writers. For more information or to buy weekend passes, go to www.sasfest.org.
Help NOCCA Raise the Roof The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is holding their delightful fundraiser entitled ART & SOUL 2014: Raise the Roof on Sunday, May 18th. Last year’s event was a great kickoff to NOCCA’s exciting campus expansion, and the party continues. The NOCCA Institute and The Lupin Foundation will celebrate the construction of the new NOCCA Forum with live entertainment, delicious food, abundant libations, mobile auction bidding and a NOCCA Marketplace. The Patron Party begins at 6pm, with the Gala following from 7-10pm. Throughout the evening, there will be performances by NOCCA students, faculty, and alumni, including Young Alum Co-Chairs Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft and their band, Alexis and The Samurai. For more information or to buy tickets, go to www.nocca.com.
Julian Sands Visits NOLA I am so excited that Julian Sands will be coming to the Crescent City this month in a celebration of the late dramatist Harold Pinter. I have thought Julian was the hottest thing ever since I saw him in that 80’s horror movie Warlock. I am sure he would die knowing that out of all his great films, that is the one I found most memorable. Oh, well, I am shallow, what can I say. Sands will be in New Orleans at the Contemporary Arts Center’s Freeport-McMoRan Theater for three shows on May 9 and 10. The CAC presents an intimate staging with the master of human mysteries, as channeled with affection, humor and insight through Sands. While sharing Pinter’s little-known poetry, he touches on the playwright’s thoughts and writings about art, truth, politics and his love for his second wife, writer-historian Antonia Fraser. Showtimes are Friday, May 9 at 7:30pm and Saturday, May 10 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $25 for CAC Members. The late Harold Pinter’s writing career spanned more than fifty years. One of the most influential and controversial modern dramatists, Pinter wrote more than twentynine plays and some twenty-one screenplays. His plays include Betrayal, No Man’s Land, Old Times, The Caretaker, The Birthday Party, A Kind of Alaska, and the Tony Award-winning The Homecoming. Pinter was also a noted director, actor, poet, and political activist. When the late dramatist was too sick to read his poetry at a benefit, he asked critically acclaimed actor Julian Sands to sub for him. He also demanded that the finely tuned British actor
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under the gaydar ...from 10 prepare by taking an extended master class with the celebrated writer himself. Academy Award Nominee John Malkovich, who costarred with Sands in The Killing Fields and is a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, directed this celebrated solo for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011. British actor Julian Sands is frequently seen world-wide in films, on stage, and on television. He trained in London at The Central School of Speech and Drama and has appeared in over 100 films including The Killing Fields, A Room With A View, Impromptu, Leaving Las Vegas, Arachnophobia, Oceans 13, and The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo. On television, he is best known for his role on 24 but has also been seen on Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, Dexter, and Banshee. This is an evening of Homeric theater with an extraordinary actor, great words, and an audience. Devoid of pretension or glittery trappings, A Celebration of Harold Pinter gets to the soul of the man—poet, playwright, husband, political activist, Nobel winner, mortal. A Celebration of Harold Pinter was nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk Award. If you want an opportunity to meet and mingle with world renowned actor Julian Sands, you can buy a ticket for a special reception following his Friday, May 9. There will be champagne and light bites in the beautiful ballroom above Martine Chaisson Gallery. Only a limited amount of tickets will be sold to this exclusive engagement. The reception begins at 9:30pm. Tickets are $50. For more information or to buy tickets, call 504.528.3800 or visit the CAC Box Office.
Party Down Easter has hopped pass and now as we near summer, the city prepares for an array of parties, events and festivals. It was a busy two weeks so let’s not waste any time. On Thursday of Easter week, I attended a reception for Richard Perque at Vacherie Restaurant. Richard is seeking election as Civil Court Judge. This elegant event held in the private dining room and courtyard of Vacherie was a superior way to kick off his campaign. Lots of supporters turned out to listen to his plans. I have known Richard for over a year now and find he would be a welcome breath of fresh air in the courts. If you want to find out more about Richard, go to www.perqueforjudge.com. The gay scene in New Orleans has its fair share of holidays it celebrates with glittering excess: Halloween, Southern Decadence and Mardi Gras. But Easter weekend has crept up in the ranks and now draws huge crowds of both locals and visitors alike. Beginning on Friday, there are many fun-filled events themed for the holiday that leads all the way up to the largest Gay Easter Parade in the United States. Good Friday kicked off the festivities with Bunnies in the Big Easy. Now in its fifth year, this soiree was held at the Bourbon Vieux, a luxurious and elegant venue located at 501 Bourbon Street. It touts the largest balcony on the famed thoroughfare among other attributes like award-winning cuisine, a hospitable staff and New Orleans décor. Bunnies In the Big Easy is the last of five fundraisers during the Lenten season to raise funds for the Gay Easter Pa-
rade and its charity Food For Friends, a division of the NO/AIDS Task Force. This year guests were greeted at the door by numerous Bunny Boys each with his own unique theme like the Fetish Bunny and the Prince Charming Bunny. The event is styled like an evening at the Playboy Mansion except instead of the Playboy Bunny Girls, we have hot Bunny Boys. The night also included an open bar, an incredible drag show and a live auction that raised several thousand dollars for the cause. Entertaining this evening was Barbara Ella, Elizabeth Bouvier, Opal Masters and Safonda Peters. The event was hosted by Gay Easter Parade Board Members Rona Connors and Tony Leggio (yours truly) along with Opal Masters. The Grand Marshals for the parade Stuart Nettles and Todd Blauvelt were also on hand. It was a fun-filled evening of festive Easter cheer, as guests threw beads from the balcony to the revelers below, dined on delectable culinary treats and had fabulous libations. Jello shots and daiquiris were also provided to the attendees to add to the merriment. Culminating this unique party was an overthe-top Easter Egg Hunt that brought lots of prizes to all those who found the lucky eggs. Afterwards, Oz New Orleans, one of the largest gay bars in the city, hosted The White Party. The bar is draped entirely in white as well as all the bartenders making patrons feel like they are floating in the clouds to the music of some amazing DJ’s. The hostess of the evening was the witty and talented Persana Shoulders who kept things moving throughout the evening. The following day was the Marigny Bunny Hop which started at 2pm. The weather was gorgeous as participants strolled this historic neighborhood on this enjoyable bar crawl. People are urged to wear their most creative handmade bonnets with each of the eight locations awarding a different trophy. Some of the awards are Sissiest, Butchest, Best Group, Tallest and Widest Bonnets. Having grown in size since its humble beginnings eleven years ago, this event is now one of the premier happenings over the Easter Weekend. Each year, the parade is led by a different Bunny Marshal, with this year being a social group called the Betties. The Betties have been a part of this second line for so long (and won in this category so many times also), they even names one of the wards after them called the Betties Best Group Award. The places on the route were Mags 940, The Phoenix, Kajun’s Pub, The Friendly Bar, Who Dat Café, Cutter’s, Mimi’s and Big Daddy’s. I believe Easter Sunday in New Orleans is a perfect melting of the traditional with the revelry. Going to early morning mass at St. Louis Cathedral in all its grandeur was followed by my annual Easter Sunday pre-parade brunch. Friends from all over the United States (from New York to Texas) stopped by along with many locals as we dined on traditional brunch fare along with unlimited champagne, mimosas and bloody mary’s. I even had a bunny boy or two left over from the previous night bartend the event. After, we packed up all our throws and headed down to the parade start which is located on Rampart Street directly across from Armstrong Park. There was a pre and post parade party held at GrandPre’s on that street. The parade itself consisted of carriages of all sizes from four passenger to eighteen, many cars and marching bands.
I had carriage that looked like a trolley car which was large and spacious for my group, our throws and the bartender (yes we brought him along). We had a memorable time tossing beads and trinkets to the people who lined the streets. So many friends came out to see us; it was fantastic to see the local following. Specialty throws such as seed packets and faux Faberge Eggs were handed out to record breaking crowds making it one of the most successful of recent. After the Gay Easter Parade, which is one of three that day, the French Quarter was teeming with people continuing the party well into the night. Between the Gay Easter Parade, the Chris Owens Parade and the historic Germaine Wells Parade, Easter Sunday in the French Quarter is a location to observe the holiday. On Monday the following week besides recovering from the crazy weekend, I went out with some friends of mine who came into town for Easter from New Jersey. After a quick dinner at New Orleans iconic Mandina’s restaurant, we went and enjoyed an evening at the Tulane Avenue Bar for RuPaul’s Drag Race. It is getting down to the finals where everything is on the line, good luck Bianca. Thursday evening was quite the night of parties and with the excitement of Jazz Fest in the air, the French Quarter was abuzz. My friend Laura and I went to our first stop at Angela King’s Gallery on Royal Street for Steven Forster’s photo exhibit. The place was packed with well-wishers as guests enjoyed 35 years of Steven’s photographic career. His talent in capturing musicians so candidly makes his photographs appealing and unique. He shows true happiness in each one. After, we moseyed on to Canal Place for the opening of the new Armani Store. Now this was different kind of party, very elegant and appointed from the male model bartenders to the gorgeous clothes. Even the passed appetizers were designer. It is wonderful to see NOLA finally getting these caliber stores in our city. Saturday was all about the Jazz Fest. Beaux and I hit it early and stayed late. I love everything about the festival, the music, the food and people watching. It is probably one of the best places just to sit and watch the humanity parade go by. Whether it is a Mardi Gras Indian or a hot shirtless hunk, there is so much to catch your eye. One of my other favorite things to do is bounce from tent to tent visiting with friends. The Miller and Sheraton tents were my two favorite areas. Top acts that day I enjoyed were Kim Carsons, Big Freedia, Robin Thicke and Robert Plant. And for the record, Robin Thicke is as hot in person as he is on television. Miley isn’t the only one who wants to twerk on him. The other great thing about the Fest is shopping; there are some great artisans with their wares on sale. Cathy Rose is a local who shows every year and my house is filled with her artwork. The fun also comes after you leave the festival when you stop at all the parties happening right outside the gates at people’s houses. I especially enjoy hanging out at Liuzza’s by the track for a little more dancing and cocktailing. After my all day Jazz Fest marathon, Sunday was slightly more laid back. I spent my day going to fiends’ houses, one for a brunch and later a dinner. Frank Pizzolato had a lovely brunch at his Elysian Fields home for some friends. He is not only a fabulous cook and gracious host, but keeps you enthralled with interesting anecdotes
about the city and some of its more famous denizens. After lots of champagne and a quick disco rest, I went to Albert Carey’s condominium in the Warehouse District to watch the sun set on the rooftop and have several delicious martinis. He also put on quite a nice spread for the his guests. There is no better way to spend a Sunday Funday than with good food and even better friends. Until next time, keep it sassy.
Tony’s Tidbits of Wisdom Life seems to be going at breakneck speed sometimes. We are more connected than ever before. Between our family obligations, professional world and life in general, there never seems enough time for ourselves. I recently started meditating and found it a great benefit to me both personally and professionally. I have to admit, it was hard to get into the habit of sitting silent for even five minutes. For me that is a feat unto itself, but with practice I began mastering this very simple art. It is amazing how happy I am in perfect silence. This is not an exact science and meditation is not the same for everyone. It is very personal. Sometimes it can be a struggle, while at other times it feels effortless. I find there are many upsides to meditation such as improved concentration. When I clear my mind, I find myself more productive in many areas of my life. I become less bothered by little things. People do not upset me as much; we are our own worst enemy by magnifying small things into serious problems. Meditation is a way of detachment where we can learn to live in the present, rather than the past or future. The bigger picture starts to become clearer. There have been numerous studies pointing to the health benefits of meditation. The reason is that meditation reduces stress levels and alleviates anxiety. If we can reduce stress, many health benefits follow. It has also helped me find things such as lost keys, jewelry, etc. I go to a quiet place and focus and walk myself through the last time I touched the item until I remember. It has worked most of the time. But most of all, meditation has also enabled me to have a deeper understanding of myself. What are my dreams, what do I want in life and what can I do to make a better world for myself and those around me. There are many books and articles written about meditation, I recommend you take the time to look into it. Your life should be filled with happiness, and there is no better person to start with than yourself.
To Quote A Queen Still following on a musical theme, here are some great quotes from another great gay musician, Melissa Ethridge. Throughout her rise to musical icon and her very public battle with cancer, Ethridge has always remained a positive role model for the gay community. Here are just a few of her many great quips. “I definitely feel we’re moving forward, There’s a lot more understanding...there’s less fear and we’re working on there being less hatred.” “The songs are inspired by my experiences. Sometimes they are more than my real-life and, conversely, my life is more than just my songs.” “Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to be a certain way. Be unique. Be what you feel.”
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15th Gay Easter Parade 2014 led by Easter Grand Marshals XV Todd Blauvelt & Stuart Nettles ~ New Orleans
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celebrazzi Easter Grand Marshals XV Todd Blauvelt and Stuart Nettles led the 15th Annual Gay Easter Parade through the streets of the French Quarter in New Orleans as some 30,000 spectators lined the route. The parade minus expenses benefits Food For Friends and this year's parade raised a whopping $31,313.68 bringing total charity donations to over $202,414 for the past 13 years. The parade boasted some 45 units including two bands, carriages, surreys, wagons, trolleys, walking groups, cars and trucks. (www.GayEasterParde.com)
Bill Goodwin and his partner join the Bunny Boys as the men place the top bid of $850 for the male nude by Klimt Anew during Gay Easter Parade's 5th Bunnies in The Big Easy: Putting the Good Back in Friday at Bourbon Vieux in New Orleans. They also had the top bid of $500 for the Sack Religious painting, both donated by Creason's Fine Art Gallery on Royal Street. The event raised $6,886 benefiting Food For Friends.
NYC DJ Joe Gauthreaux joins Oz host Persana Shoulders for the 20th Annual White Party hosted at Dance Club of the Year Oz in New Orleans.
Pandora Boxx was just one of the headliners for RuPaul's Drag Race Battle of the Seasons hosted at The Civic Theatre in New Orleans.
Krewe of Petronius Captain Daryl Dunaway, aka Countess C. Alice, was chosen to receive the Meyer-RouthMurrell Spirit Award by Marigny Bunny Hop organizer Jeff Mallon presented during the 12th Annual Marigny Bunny Hop in New Orleans.
These beautifully crafted bonnets led to the duo receiving Ambush Mag's the Best of the Best bonnets during the 12th Marigny Bunny Hop at The Phoenix in New Orleans.
Rawhide's Top Chili Cook-Off winners Byron and Jim won the overall 6th Annual Wood Enterprises Chili CookOff with Oz's Top Chili Cook-Off winner Brock coming in second. The winners Byron and Jim took home half the proceeds of $265 while Food For Friends received the other half of $265, plus a $130 donation from Byron and Jim bringing the total to $395 for Food For Friends.
Outgoing Four Seasons proprietors Chuck Turner and Bill Miller are presented a certificate in honor of their 22 years of service to the Metairie LGBT community by new proprietors Tip Varnadore and Gary Delaune. Tip, aka Electra City, and Gary, aka Tittie Toulouse, welcomed guest to the Grand Opening of the all new Four Seasons and Patio Stage Bar, Metairie's oldest gay bar on April 26th.
Congratulations Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XL Aubrey Synclaire, Chad Boutte and Reba Douglas who will lead the 43rd Southern Decadence Celebration of Gay Life, Music & Culture Labor Day Weekend, August 27September 1 in New Orleans. Visit www.SouthernDecadence.com for info.
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moments in gay new orleans history by Frank Perez E-mail: f.perez@sbcglobal.net
“Crimes Against Nature” In 1724, just six years after New Orleans was founded, a sex scandal involving a ship captain and his cabin boy rocked the fledgling city. Captain Beauchamp of the Bellone was discovered to be having a sexual affair with his cabin boy. When word of the romance reached the French Superior Council (the governing authority at the time), the Council reprimanded Captain Beauchamp by having the boy reassigned to another ship, La Loire. But the amorous captain would not be denied the object of his affection. Beauchamp kidnapped the boy from La Loire brought him back to the Bellone and set sail down river for the Gulf of Mexico. The Superior Council dispatched a skiff to give chase but the Bellone was the quicker vessel. Beauchamp and his boy escaped as far as Dauphine Island off the coast of Alabama near Mobile, where the Bellone sank. Captain Beauchamp’s initial sentence, having the cabin boy reassigned to another ship, constituted little more than a “slap on the wrist.” Such a “light” sentence provides a glimpse into the sexual mores and attitudes of French New Orleans. During the American period, Captain Beauchamp and his cabin boy would have faced life imprisonment for their sexual peccadilloes. Although sodomy was technically illegal in 17th Century France, the Crown rarely enforced laws against it. Sexual depravity was common in the Royal Court of Louis XIV and rivaled the most heralded excesses of ancient Rome. The Sun King’s brother (who had a fondness for cross-dressing) and at least one of his sons were notorious for their sexual escapades with men. The son even joined what would now be called a gay orgy club. Louisiana, and New Orleans, was born of this libertine milieu. The Church of course frowned on all of this, but the early colonists in Louisiana generally ignored the moral teachings of Holy Mother Church. Sodomy was not officially illegal in Louisiana until 1805, two years after the Louisiana Purchase. Drawing upon English common law, the new American government outlawed “the detestable and abominable crime against nature.” But what, precisely, is a crime against nature? The vague wording and lack of a clear definition became the cause for a number of legal challenges as well as efforts by the state legislature to clarify the matter throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries. Despite the legal ambiguities, the general consensus, at least among law enforcement officials, was that any sexual act that did not involve a penis penetrating a vagina was a crime against nature. It was on this pretext that homosexual acts were deemed illegal. It’s important to remember that prior to the mid-20th Century, homosexuals as a class of people did not exist in the mainstream consciousness. Some people of weak moral character may have committed homosexual acts, but those acts did not constitute a defining identity or orientation. So the thinking went—homosexuality was a verb, not a noun. When gay identities
began to emerge and homosexual communities became visible, the straight mainstream became alarmed. The development of gay identities and communities in the 1950s represented a significant, and disturbing, paradigm shift. The existence of gays and lesbians, and, more to the point—their visibility, was too much for straight society to bear. Reinforced by the homophobic teachings of Christianity and feeling threatened, the straight power structure that ran the city responded defensively and viciously. Consequently, police harassment of gay folk rose dramatically. In 1951, the Times-Picayune ran a story entitled, “Curb Advocated on Homosexuals: Crackdown to Save Young Persons Demanded." In 1955, Police Superintendent Provosty A. Dayrides publicly proclaimed that homosexuals were the city’s “Number One vice problem,” adding “They are the ones we want to get rid of most.” Jacob Morrison, a prominent citizen and co-founder of the “Vieux Carre Property Owners and Associates” led an effort to have the Starlet Lounge’s liquor license revoked because it catered almost exclusively to gay men. In 1958, Morrison was appointed to head a “Committee on the Problem of Sex Deviates.” An initial report of the committee proposed a “climate of hostility” be adopted toward homosexuals. In that same year, the manager and staff of Tony Bacino’s (another gay bar) were arrested six times. They were charged with violating a city ordinance that prohibited “immoral” people, including “sexual perverts,” from working in bars and restaurants. Amazingly, the ordinance was not repealed until 1993. The Krewe of Yuga Carnival Ball was raided in 1962 and resulted in over 90 arrests. Raids of gay bars were common as were payoffs on to the police to be left alone. Bar raids continued well into the 1980s. And as recently as the mid 1990s, gay men were often arrested on the old “Crime Against Nature” statute. The amount of time, money and resources the city spent on trying to suppress homosexuality is truly amazing. Consider the case of the short-lived Decatur Street Bookshop. In 1986, Larry Lingle and his partner Bill White opened a gay themed bookstore on lower Decatur Street in the French Quarter. Although it was a legitimate bookstore, (for a while, Lingle also owned the legendary Oscar Wilde Bookshop in New York City and LOBO in Dallas) the Decatur Street Bookshop also sold gay pornography. Almost immediately, the New Orleans Police Department began investigating the bookstore. Undercover agents began frequenting the shop, which was under police surveillance. In addition, the police department rented an apartment across from owner Bill White’s residence on Royal Street so they could keep his comings and goings under 24-hour surveillance. White was eventually arrested and struck a plea bargain before the case went to trial. White’s lawyer estimated the New Orleans Police Department spent over
$100,000 dollars on the whole operation. The landmark Supreme Court case, Lawrence v. Texas, invalidated state laws against sodomy eleven years ago. Nevertheless, the Louisiana Legislature has consistently refused to repeal the unconstitutional state law. Just a few weeks ago, the knuckle-dragging members Louisiana House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly against a bill that would have repealed the obsolete and unconstitutional law. Why? Because doing so might make the solons appear “soft” on homosexuality. The old law is still on the books and just last year the Sheriff’s Department in Baton Rouge used it to arrest gay men for merely trying to “hook up.” It could happen here too. So for your information, here is the complete text of Louisiana Revised Statute 14:89 of the Louisiana Criminal Code:
A. Crime against nature is: (1) The unnatural carnal copulation by a human being with another of the same sex or opposite sex or with an animal, except that anal sexual intercourse between two human beings shall not be deemed as a crime against nature when done under any of the circumstances described in R.S. 14:41, 14:42, 14:42.1 or 14:43. Emission is not necessary; and, when committed by a human being with another, the use of the genital organ of one of the offenders of whatever sex is sufficient to constitute the crime. (2) The solicitation by a human being of another with the intent to engage in any unnatural carnal copulation for compensation. B. Whoever violated the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than two thousand dollars, or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both.
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A Day at The Country Club!! It’s Wednesday afternoon hanging by the pool side enjoying the sun with my friends... Brock, DJ JRB, & Wayne from OZ New Orleans. I ran into many LGBT service industry workers hanging by the pool side. I ran into Jamaal Parker from the Bourbon Pub, Adrienne Torres from Cafe Lafitte's, & Jace James from Lucky Pierre’s. The music is fabulously pumpin' thru the outside speakers. Every Wednesday here at The Country Club is Service Industry Day at the pool. Bring an ID & a TAM card showing that you are a New Orleans service industry worker. It’s a great networking & social atmosphere for service industry. The diversity here is fabulous. The bartenders James in the back bar & Kristen in the front bar, along with GM Bert pumping out the drinks. I recommend 4 drinks by the pool side... the strawberry colada, the pina colada, mango daiquiri, & the raspberry daiquiri. And don’t forget they have food also. Brock had the roasted chipotle-lime chicken sandwich w/cheddar cheese & Nueske’s apple smoked bacon on a bun. I had the honey lamb roast gyro & for dessert I’m having chocolate doberge. The staff always keeps it fun around here. You never know when you're called to get your food you might get a fantastic assortment of funny voices. Love it! I swear once you come back here you are anywhere you wanna be... on a beach, on a private island, in a European state of mind. You just escape from the hustle & bustle of waiting tables & bartending. The sun is out... it’s close to summer time. School finals are wrapping up. It’s time to get to The Country Club!
celebration of life Pot Luck & Show for Zsa Zsa D’LaHor (John Martin) Zsa Zsa D'LaHor's Celebration of Life is set for Saturday, May 10th, 5-7pm, at GrandPre’s, 834 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans. Zsa Zsa was always there to help support this community which she loved dearly, Please come and celebrate his life with a potluck and show. The potluck buffet on the Patio at GrandPre’s is from 5-6pm. Please contact Starr Daniels, Kyle Scott, or Justin Moffatt on Facebook if you could bring something to share. Then from 6-7 a show will be hosted to raise some funds for Zsa Zsa's final expenses. Starr Daniels is putting the show together so please contact her if you would like to perform a number. Much love to you all....see you there! Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1470867793130707/ ?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming.
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hair salons New Orleans, LA [504] BOBBY BLUE CONTEMPORARY BARBER & BEAUTY PARLOR, 906 Bourbon St., 527.5100 HEAD QUARTERS HAIR SALON, 900 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
health New Orleans, LA [504] New Orleans Urgent Care, 201 Decatur St., 700 Magazine St., 552.2433, NewOrleansUrgentCare.com
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. [0714 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. [0814] 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 culture 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
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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. 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.
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 [is2614]
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
media
New Orleans [504] SKULLY'Z RECORDZ, 907 Bourbon St., 592.4666
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
organizations
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
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 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, PO Box 1102, Kenner, LA. 70063-1102, petronius1961@cox.net KREWE OF QUEENATEENAS / KING CAKE QUEEN ROYALTY CLUB, 828-A Bour-
bon 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, 1631 Elysian Fields, #161, 70117, www.LordsOfLeather.com
Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans, services at 10am, 6200 St Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118; 504.270.1MCC www.mccneworleans.org 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 CELEBRATION in New Orleans 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 Bourbon 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
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 car-
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ing 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] GRAHAM/STUDIO ONE NEW ORLEANS, by appointment, grahamstudioone.com
real estate New Orleans, LA [504] 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] 801 Royal, 801 Royal St., 581.0801, 801Royal.com 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 Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746 Orleans Grapevine Wine Bar & Bistro, 720 Orleans Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. , 529.1416, QuartermasterDeli.NET
retail/shopping New Orleans, LA [504] BOURBON PRIDE, 909 Bourbon, 566.1570 COK (Clothing or Kinkl), 941 Elysian Fields, 945.9264 HIT PARADE, 741 Bourbon St., Facebook.COM/HitParadeNOLA MARY'S FRENCH QUARTER KITCHEN & BATH, 732 N. Rampart, 529.4465 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 N. Rampart St., 232.3063, www.XXXShopp.com
spas New Orleans, LA [504] Club New Orleans, 515 Toulouse, 581.2402, www.the-clubs.com
theatres New Orleans, LA [504] CAFE ISTANBUL, 2372 St. Claude Ave., #140, 504.974.0786, CafeIstanbulNOLA.COM JOY THEATER, 1200 Canal St., 208.1180,
trodding the boards by Brian Sands
Email: bsnola2@hotmail.com
The Andrews Brothers at The WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen through June 8 The Andrews Brothers has been seen around the country in regional productions over the past few years but I doubt there’s a better home for it than The Stage Door Canteen. After the Canteen’s phenomenal Louis Prima and Frank Sinatra shows, I suppose this vital part of The WWII Museum is allowed one outing of pure period fluff. And when it’s done as well as The Andrews Brothers is, you’d be a traitor to complain. With a script by Roger Bean and songs near-sighted one), Brian Falgoust (Max, from The Andrews Sisters catalogue, The the flat-footed klutzy one), and Clint Johnson Andrews Brothers tells a tale of three (Patrick, the asthmatic stutterer) are such USO stagehands on a South Pacific island, great singers that it makes their slapstick each of whom has been classified as 4F for shtik, especially in not-so-gorgeous drag, one reason or another, and all of whom seem even more absurdly laugh-worthy. want to break into show biz in the baddest Johnson, another young actor who way. has recently come into his own, made the Their chance comes when The perfect foil for Boe as a budding romantic Andrews Sisters, who are scheduled to partner; I could easily picture the two of perform at their base, have to pull out them atop a wedding cake. because they’ve come down with the flu Ford Haeuser choreographed with just and have to be quarantined. Not wishing to the right sense of period charm and superhave the show cancelled and disappoint duper pizzaz for the outstanding tap numthe troops (as well as pin-up gal Peggy ber. The unseen band lead by Musical Jones who wants to do her part for the war Director Jesse Reeks is so polished, I effort as well), Patrick, Max and Lawrence wasn’t sure if the music was live or redon wigs and dresses, and hope that the corded. soldiers will believe they’re really Patty, What I was sure about was how tasty Maxene and LaVerne. the food from John Besh’s American Sector It’s a really silly script—by the end, all was. logic has been torpedoed—but Director The Lobster Potato Salad appetizer Victoria Reed’s effervescent production will was an interesting and delicious combo. have you grinning from sea to shining sea. You don’t often see shark as a main Reed wisely never lets the hup-two- course, but my Seared Black Tip Shark three-four pace slacken but, equally impor- with Tri-Colored Potatoes, Calamari and tantly, keeps the storylines clear so audi- Chorizo, an unusual combination, was very ences can follow along without trying to enjoyable if a bit dry. My companion had the make too much sense out of the Brothers’ Beer-Braised Pork Roulade, Smoked shenanigans. Reed finds the playfulness in Potato Butter and Bitter Greens; the having a gal chase a guy without it ever meat was tenderly moist and the whole dish falling over into misogynistic tackiness, and was scrumptious. Ironically, he preferred even manages to get an airplane on stage. my choice, I his, but neither of us were The less said about a very un-PC Hawai- complaining. ian-themed number (though it is very funny), The Mixed Berry Cobbler with however, the better. House-made Granola was a lite and reThe cast couldn’t be better. Courtney freshing dessert as was the Vanilla Bean Boe makes Peggy sexy & sweet, and gives Crème Brulee whose firm top layer was her just a li’l bit of tanginess. With her perfect. gorgeous voice, it’s been a pleasure to I’m not sure if these options will remain watch her develop over the past few sea- the same throughout the run of the show, sons from talented ensemble member to but I suspect you can’t go wrong with charismatic leading lady. whatever the choices are. From The Hut-Sut Song to Breathless As we begin to battle the muggies and and Mairzy Doats on to a finale that fea- search for escapist entertainment, an entures a medley of Bei Mir Bist Du Schon, listment with The Andrews Brothers ofRum and Coca Cola, and Don’t Sit Under fers a guaranteed winning campaign! the Apple Tree, Rich Arnold (Lawrence, the TheJoyTheater.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
tours New Orleans, LA [504] Gay New Orleans Walking Tour, Crescent City Tour Booking Agency, 638 St. Ann St., 568.0717. follow Gay New Orleans Walking Tour @ Facebook.COM
RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Seasons at The Civic Theater I’ll admit it: Before Season 6 started with our own Bianca Del Rio, I was a RuPaul’s Drag Race virgin. But now that I’m a uber-fan (I just returned from viewing Episode 11 at OZ) and know about “sailing” and how big a “Lake” can be, I tried to make up for lost time by going to RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Seasons at The Civic Theater. Wow—the talent I’ve been missing! Less a battle than a vaudeville show for the 21st century, Battle featured the awesome talents of Season 5 Winner Jinkx Monsoon
and Sharon Needles, the Champion of Season 4. Equally talented but in very different ways, Jinkx’s Everybody’s Girl from Kander & Ebb’s Steel Pier was the ying to the yang of Sharon’s Sweet Transvestite from Rocky Horror Show. Sharon also rocked as a deglammed Supreme from American Horror Story: Coven and performing her own song Call Me On The Ouija Board, while Jinkx with knock-out vocals and her demure but feisty persona, part-Lucille Ball, part-Shirley MacLaine, is unlike any queen I’ve ever seen. Pandora Boxx, whose Drag Center recaps I adore, proved herself to be a very assured and funny comedienne (loved her Carol Channing!) and a delight to speak with, informing me that she writes all the Drag Center material herself and sometimes the Logo folks edit it and sometimes, to her surprise, they don’t. Ivy Winters, Season 5’s Miss Congeniality, impressed with both a magic routine and a sword-swallowing demonstration, while Season 4 Runner-up Phi Phi O’Hara did a bitchin’ version of Jessie James’ Who You Are. Transgender burlesque performer Carmen Carrera upped the va-va-va-voom quotient with a succession of outfits that covered the barest amount of flesh possible. Holding the whole shebang together was Host Michelle Visage whose last visit to New Orleans was over 20 years ago when her group Seduction was the opening act for Milli Vanilli at the Saenger. Sassy in an elegant way, Visage addressed the obvious at the very top of the show; as the crowd cheered at the mere mention of Ms. Del Rio’s name, Visage wisely opined, “The hometown love for Bianca is insane.” Visage went on to do When You’re Good to Mama from Chicago and kept the proceedings moving along at a breezy pace. After the show, I had the opportunity to meet Visage. I wasn’t sure if she’d be the stern taskmaster from the judge’s panel or the maternal hen from her Whatcha Packin’ segments. It turned out to be the latter, only even warmer and more real. She greeted me with a big hug. Native New Yorker that I am, I bonded with this Jersey girl immediately; it soon felt like we had known each other for years. Most of the queens on the tour had never been to NOLA before so Visage took them to the Quarter as soon as they got into town earlier in the day. “I wanted them to try beignets,” she said. “I’m so glad we had a chance to wander in the French Quarter and see all its charm.” Asked about Bianca, Visage replied, “She’s a force to be reckoned with. She’s really quick and really witty. But she’s able to be an adult and, as filthy as she is, she knows that there’s a time and a place for it.” Married for 17 years, she’s clearly proud of her two daughters, ages twelve and fourteen. Her motherliness shining through, I asked her about her often tough alter ego. “As a judge, it’s my job and I take it very seriously,” she said. “I want to push these queens to be the best they can be.” Visage and her krewe-mates clearly wanted to go out and experience NOLA at night. But with an early early flight the next morning, that would have to wait for their next visit. After playing to a packed and wildly enthusiastic house—”the best stop on the tour” they all agreed—I suspect they won’t be away from NOLA for too long.
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a community within communities
by The Rev. Bill Terry, Rector St. Anna’s Episcopal Church Email: fr.bill@stannanola.org
Mother's Day “It is a lofty understanding inwardly to see and to know that God, who is our maker, dwells in our soul, and it is a still loftier and greater understanding inwardly to see and to know that our soul, which is created, dwells in God’s substance. From this substance we are what we are, by God.” --Julian of Norwich Mother's Day is that time of year when we honor our mothers. But, the truth is that not all mothers stand equal to the idealization of a mother. Just so, fathers do not always stand equal to the idealization of fathers. Throw into the mix preconceived gender roles and all too often the picture becomes fuzzy at best and sometimes hurtful. Let’s face it not every mother is a June
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Broadway@Le Petit/ Chita Rivera If I had to pick the highest of the highlights from Chita Rivera’s recent appearance at Le Petit, it would have to be when she launched into A Boy Like That from West Side Story. To hear the person who originated this most classic of 20th century theater songs sing it with the same passion she brought to it over 55 years ago was thrilling. At 81, Rivera sounds and looks great, and certainly knows how to make a grand entrance. Yet while one of Broadway’s most renowned divas, she seems to be remarkably down-to-earth. As she said, “I’m just so glad I wake up in the morning. You have no idea. This [i.e., coming to New Orleans] is extra.” Ever gracious (except when Host/pianist Seth Rudetsky tried to do the pro-USA lyrics in America; she could handle both sides, thank you very much), Rivera opened with All That Jazz with all the Fosse moves still in place. Other highlights of the sublime 80minute show were Chief Cook and Bottle Washer from her Tony-winning turn in The Rink which she acted out beautifully; Chicago’s Class, still as fresh as when she debuted it 39 years ago; and the finale from Chicago, Nowadays. She commented, “Whenever I hear that intro, there’s only one person I see standing next to me in a top hat, Gwen Verdon.” She proceeded to use her own voice for Velma’s lines and Verdon’s for Roxie’s. The result was pure musical theater heaven. As Rudetsky interviewed her, she spoke of the legendary people she has worked with—George Balanchine, Leonard Bernstein (“a sweet man”), Jerome Robbins (“God”), Dick Van Dyke, Liza Minnelli, John Kander & Fred Ebb (“my dearest friends”), Judy Garland (“so giving and so sweet”). How lucky she’s been. She’s performed in New Orleans before and when asked her impression of our city she replied, “You step off the plane. You smile. You’re joyous.” Seeing you, Ms. Rivera, the feeling was mutual.
Allison type some are more Betty Davis and Mommy Dearest types. Yet, we have the ideal of what should or could or must have been. I am taught as a preacher to take care on Mother’s or Father’s days. Why, because not all mothers and fathers are the sources of protection, generosity of spirit and unconditional love. FACT: there are very few of us, if any, that offers unconditional love yet is that not what we all seek? So, while some may remain hurting for
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Coming SOON! Beginning May 7, The New Orleans Museum of Art and The NOLA Project will present Adventures in Wonderland, Pete McElligot’s adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Audiences can choose one of the three narrative paths to take: The Red Queen’s Walking Track, The Cheshire Cat’s Fast Track, or The Mad Hatter’s Sit-Down Tea Party. Andrew Larimer, who helmed the marvelous Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Garden, directs so I imagine whichever track you take will be Wonderful. At Mid City Theatre, Promethean Theatre Co. will present the New Orleans premiere of Marry Me a Little, which uses the lesser-known songs of Stephen Sondheim to convey what it’s like to be a single young person living in a big city. Opening May 8, the production, which has been reset in the Bywater of contemporary New Orleans, will be directed by Stephen M. Eckert and star Ashley Rose Butler and Aaron Lind. Arthur Miller’s classic Death of a Salesman takes the stage at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré for eleven performances starting on May 9. Directed by Amy Holtcamp, George Sanchez will star as Willy Loman, along with Mary Pauley as Linda Loman, Garrett Prejean as Biff, and Chris Marroy as Happy. It’ll be quite a change for Prejean and Marroy whom I last saw together in The Adventures of Butt Boy and Tigger. Featuring the wonderfully macabre characters created by Charles Addams, The Addams Family—A New Musical Comedy comes to the Northshore May 1624 at the Jubilee Entertainment Theatre (400 Garrett Road) in Slidell. At the Theatre’s Grand Opening on May 16, audience members will enjoy complimentary wine, champagne, and cake following the show. Wonder if it’ll be Devil’s food cake? And on Saturday, May 31, entertainment legend Joan Rivers returns to the IP Casino Resort in Biloxi. Long before Bianca Del Rio was winning kudos for her insult comedy, Rivers was pioneering her unique brand of humor in the male-dominated world of stand-up. I’ve seen her before and she is HILARIOUS!!! Tickets are available online at www.ipbiloxi.com, www.ticketmaster.com, at the IP Box Office on the second floor of the casino, or you can call Ticketmaster at 228.385.2600. However you get your tickets, just get them. You’ll be happy you did.
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what they did not receive from Mom, perhaps expanding what we know of motherhood may help. Think, if we might, of the ideal of motherhood. Do not think in terms of what was not received but only of what was given or could have been given. Shift the conversation to what it must feel to be unconditionally loved. Precisely as Dame Julian noted, “we are what we are, by God.” If this is so then the nurturing of motherhood is available to us all. In an ironic twist of this 14th century mystic a new way of broadening our understanding appears in her writings and her visions: “The Second Person of the Trinity is our mother in nature, in our substantial making. In him we are grounded and rooted, and he is our mother by mercy in our sensuality, by taking flesh… Thus our mother, Christ, in whom our parts are kept unseparated, works in us in various ways. For in our mother, Christ, we profit and increase, and in mercy he reforms and restores us, and by virtue of his passion, death, and resurrection joins us to our substance. This is how our mother, Christ, works in mercy in all his beloved children who are submissive and obedient to him…” Yes, you read this correctly Jesus as mother. Interesting proposition isn’t it? What is Julian getting at here? How do such statements reflect on our present understanding of Jesus? Is this a heresy!? “Submissive and obedient”, why I am independent and an adult!
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communities ...from 30 Proposition 1: Jesus nature is to restore, nurture, understand and care. Therefore, Jesus nature is consistent with that of motherhood properly worked out. Motherhood in all of nature is a mode of survival of dependents. That is at its most basic function. It is universally true with mammals. A mother functions to afford survivability of offspring. Beyond that a bond is created in the closeness of heartbeat to heartbeat.
Studies show us that an infant will attach to the human who holds them close – heartbeat to heartbeat. From that experience nurturing is fostered, in its most basic function. In the human being, the caregiver, traditionally the mother insures survivability by teaching: “no fingers in the light sockets!”Finally, in the more developed form the mother seeks to know this person they have brought into the world- to understand. Proposition 2: Dame Julian is, intentionally or unintentionally, breaking gender stereotypes by using this language. This is helpful when in same sex families one might have two mommies or two daddies. Yet, even then each will play a part in restoration, nurturing, understanding, and caring. Jesus is mother. For Julian the recognition that the love of Christ is like milk from the mother’s breast to a new born
infant. It is essential, it is life giving, it is a bond beyond mere biology. This is the essential notion that Julian suggests. Proposition 3: There are some traditions that understand Jesus as so totally male that they forget that beyond biology we all have attributes of both male and female. As the Book of Genesis rightly notes, “He made them man and he made them woman he made them in his image.” Julian then, is consistent with at least this bit of understanding from the Hebrew Bible. It is the nature of Christ that is essential and as such goes far beyond his gender assignment. Sometimes this even plays out in our religious expressions. Is it the humanity of Christ that a priest represents or is it the gender of Christ that a priest represents? As an Episcopalian I suggest that it is humanity and therefore I applaud the ordination of women as a full and equal participant in humanity and the “priesthood of all believers.” Proposition 4: If proposition 3 sounds about right or anywhere close to the essence of a loving accepting inclusive God who is both divine and human then there is no heresy in these propositions. In fact the heresy may lay in ignoring the humanity of Christ and thus the humanity within us all in favor of gender roles. That may be the heresy. The point of this whole article is to understand that gender identity even in faith plays a limited role in our humanity. A non-traditional family with two mommies or a family with two daddies, from what I have witnessed, has as much love, warmth, and care to offer as a traditional family. In fact, from what I have seen, these are exceptional parents. Perhaps it is precisely because these are exceptional couples that such parenthood is taken not as a given but as a gift. So yes fathers you may be mothers as well: hearth keepers, tradition bearers, wisdom givers, and nurturers. Mommies you may be bold, protecting, empowering and sources of strength. You see we have within each of us the capacity to be all of these things beyond our genitals. We have the capacity to reflect truly the nature of God, the nature of Christ, the nature of the Holy Spirit. It is within us, it is possible, the source is connection to that divine milieu that as Julian says: “All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.” Happy Mother’s Day one and all.
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