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Out on the Town Publisher/Editor-in-Chief: Mike Halterman
Creative Director: Joshua Beadle
Writers: Tori Mattison, Berneta Haynes, Andrew Stankevich, James Hare, Erika Gilliam-Long, Mehgan Cash Photo Credits: Lance Bass cover photo from his autobiography photoshoot; Bass owns the copyright to these photos and permission was given to choose which photo we wanted, as were cover story photos. Kisha and Jen photograph taken by Monty Brinton/CBS. GodDes and She photo provided by interview subject. Special Thanks to: Thanks to Jaime Primak Sullivan for coordinating Lance Bass interview and thanks to Lance Bass for meeting with us in Pratt City, AL. Thanks to Mitch Graham and Mallory Mason for coordinating Kisha Hoffman interview.
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Editor’s Note: Hey y’all! June is GLBT Pride Month, and this issue is all about Pride: Queer Pride, as seen through the eyes of a bisexual; a different path to American Pride, as seen through a New Yorker’s eyes following the death of bin Laden; and Southern Pride, as singer Lance Bass comes to Alabama to help rebuild cities like Tuscaloosa, torn apart by tornado devastation. We also talk to Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa, whose grassroots effort has endeared itself to millions of Alabamians. God-Des and She performs in the South this summer and we got to speak to them this month “in the studio.” We also got the chance to sit with Kisha from The Amazing Race, fresh from her million-dollar victory. Like other months before this one, we threw out our original theme (beauty queens) for a stronger theme of “pride,” resonating on multiple levels…GLBT, Southern, American. What does pride mean to you? Respectfully Yours, Mike Halterman Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
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Tori Mattison’s Lowdown ...................................................................................... 12 Cover Story: Lance Bass Comes to Tornado-Ravaged North AL ................................... 18-20 On TV with The Amazing Race’s Kisha Hoffman ............................................................. 21 In the Studio with God-Des and She .......................................................................... 22
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Queer Pride Through a Bisexual’s Eyes ...................................................................... 14 On the Death of bin Laden: To Be Proud, We Must Share .................................................... 16 Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa: Southern College Football Pride Turns to Charity ........................... 23 NOLA Pride, New Orleans, LA ................................................................................ 24 Baton Rouge Pride Festival, Baton Rouge, LA ............................................................. 26 NWA Pride, Fayetteville, AR .................................................................................. 28 Bars and Clubs Listings ................................................................................... 32-35 OUT ON THE TOWN MAGAZINE is published by OUT ON THE TOWN PUBLISHING, LLC Copyright 2011 Out on the Town Publishing, LLC Opinions expressed in the pages of Out on the Town Magazine are not necessarily those held by the owners of Out on the Town Publishing, LLC. or its staff. Publication of the name or photograph of any living person or organization in articles or advertising in Out on the Town Magazine shall not be construed or implication made as any indication of the sexual orientation of such persons or organizations. All copy, text, display, photos and illustrations in the ads are published with the understanding that the advertisers are fully authorized, have secured proper written consent for the use of names, pictures and testimonials of any living person, and Out on the Town Magazine may lawfully publish said ads. The advertiser automatically agrees by submitting said ad to indemnify and hold harmless Out on the Town Publishing, LLC from any and all liability, loss and expense of any nature out of such publication. The deadline for the monthly release of Out on the Town Magazine is the third Friday of the month at 11 a.m. Central Time for advertising submitted from an outside graphics firm and the third Monday of the month for new advertising made and designed in-house by Out on the Town Magazine (extra fees apply). In the event that an ad is accepted after deadline, the advertiser agrees by submitting such an ad to indemnify and hold harmless Out on the Town Publishing, LLC from any and all liability, loss and expense of any nature that may arise from any error that may be made in said ad. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole of this publication without written permission is prohibited.
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Tori Mattison’s Happy Father’s Day everyone! I have a lot to say, and only one page to get it all done, so let’s get right down to it. I have really enjoyed taking a month off from drag! I was able to get some new costumes finished and worked on some new material to bring to the stage. Be sure to come out to Bottoms Up in Jackson on the 18th. I know y’all are tired of me talking about the changes going on at Bottoms Up, but if you don’t believe me, you need to check out the facebook page and look at all those pictures they have posted! Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Syrn a few weeks ago, but I’m sure we will be seeing some equal talent to take her place.
Louisiana has too much drag to shake a disco stick at, so be sure to run out to Alexandria and check out Uniques, where Drag Idol will have their talent narrowed down to only a few entertainers. Jaleesa Delafosse is the show director there, and is doing a great job of rounding up Alexandria’s best for your viewing pleasure. Houma is home to the Drama Club, which is always a lot of fun and has a great crowd every time I’ve been there. The entertainers a friendly and the music is always fantastic. Somehow I managed to forget chatting about Arkansas in my last issue. I’m so sorry about that! Pulse is one of my favorite places to go because I love that small bar feel and they also have a great stage. Whitney Paige reigns supreme there and puts on a spectacular show with special guests each weekend. Sexy dancers are a plus as well. I also can’t get over how amazing the stage and setup is at Discovery. Discovery is a predominantly straight club, but the crowd that gathers is very open minded and drama is at a minimum.
Alabama had Mobile’s Gay Pride in April, and I had the honor of headlining the event in the park, as well as being a special guest at B-Bobs that night. I had an amazing time meeting and greeting all the fresh faces; B-Bobs was amazing! Keep your eyes posted on my facebook for video from the show within the next two weeks. Miss Cie is the epitome of class, and Jawakatema Davenport is one of my favorite entertainers in Mobile. I hope everyone enjoys their June, and I love how she gives a completely be sure to show your support for these modern take on a classic style of drag. ladies because we all work very hard to put on a good show just for you, Florida has Splash Bar in Panama City, which is oozing with spectacular special but we can’t do it without your help. Remember that every dollar helps, and guests, such as Alexis Mateo from we won’t bite unless you want us to so RuPaul’s Drag Race! Sapphire Nicole don’t be scared to tip. Rachels is the show director there, and has an impeccable eye for top-notch entertainment.
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The Journey to Queer Pride: One Bisexual’s Story By Berneta Haynes Queer pride is a journey, and for some it probably never ends. When I came out as bisexual to my mother five years ago, she was stunned into silence. She looked at me with an expression of sheer curiosity and shock, and, after a while, asked, “So, how long have you known?” That was the extent of her reaction. Honestly, it’s a rather boring story. Coming out as bisexual to everyone else, however, was not as boring. It was traumatic. Early on I encountered perceptions and attitudes that it took me years to recognize as manifestations of biphobia. I encountered biphobia from straight people and gay people. My first girlfriend, for instance, tried to persuade me that I was truly a lesbian. I took it to heart and convinced myself that I was a lesbian. A year later, I moved to a new city and hung out with lesbians, who often talked about their love of women, who looked bored, nauseated or put off by the very mention of male-female sexuality and, God forbid, a penis. They treated malefemale sexuality and attraction like it was a foreign concept. But the notion that the male body and personality might be appealing to some women wasn’t a foreign concept to me. I understood such attraction. As a result, I felt constantly alienated by my lesbian circle’s inability or unwillingness to understand how some women could love men the way lesbians love women. I felt alone. I was a long way from pride.
and proudly proclaim it. I never hid it again. This made conversations and interactions with my lesbian friends even more strained. Whenever I casually mentioned my attraction or romantic entanglement with a man, they would shrug or smile, an awkward silence might ensue, and on occasion the question of my sexuality might become the subject of the conversation. Or someone might jokingly throw out something about “confused” bisexuals, not intending to be hurtful. Interactions with straight people were just as strained. If I mentioned my current romantic entanglement with a woman, I’d get nearly the same reaction I had with my lesbian friends. But I would be bombarded with questions and exclamations: “I just don’t get bisexuality.” “How can you like both?” “But if you’re mostly into men, why aren’t you just straight?” “Most bisexuals I meet just seem confused or like they’re trying to be hip.” “But if you’re dating a woman and you’re a woman, that means you’re a lesbian, doesn’t it?”
After four years of feeling like something was wrong with me, I finally rejected these biphobic stereotypes that I had internalized. I began to surround myself with bisexuals and “bi-curious” friends, male and female, who understood and shared my experience. I realized that I wasn’t alone.
Ultimately, it feels as though I came out twice, and the second time was the charm. Learning how to have queer pride was and remains one of the most challenging journeys of my life. I salute all of those who are on this journey and those who are just beginning the journey. Lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual. Then, I developed an interest in a man, Proudly and fiercely, do you! And as which forced me to embrace my bisexuality RuPaul would say, “You better work!” 14 | OUT ON THE TOWN | THE DEEP SOUTH’S HOTTEST GLBT MAGAZINE
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The Death of bin Laden: To Be Proud, Let Us Share By Andrew Stankevich On May 1, President Obama announced that Navy Seals killed Osama Bin Laden. I emphasize the wrongfulness of Al-Qaeda and their September 11th attacks on the United States. I also emphasize that we should not celebrate Osama Bin Laden’s death, but only recognize that his death may result in fewer additional fatalities worldwide. I was living in Upstate New York when the attacks took place, but my brother lived in Manhattan’s Lower East Side on Tompkins Square Park when the airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center. He remarked that the dust and debris hung like a cloud over the City for days to come, both physically and psychologically. Americans unanimously and unequivocally condemn Bin Laden and the attacks, but a certain minority sentiment, as best remembered through the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, felt that we had it coming, that our imperialist, self-serving American foreign policy somehow justified Al-Qaeda attacking America. Osama Bin Laden asserted that the Al-Qaeda member coordinated the September 11 attacks because of American support for Israel, UN sanctions against Iraq, and an American military presence in Saudi Arabia that was too close to Mecca. Osama Bin Laden did not attack the U.S. to call for an egalitarian, merit-based society that provided equal opportunity for all, a fair redistribution of world resources, or an end to militarism and its resulting loss of human life. America may have treated certain segments of its population unfairly, particularly people who look like Rev. Wright. However, Al-Qaeda provided no answers to these long-standing problems, only the death of many innocent people, while perpetuating unjust hierarchies of its own. If we had to invade Afghanistan to save additional lives through dismantling Bin Laden’s terrorist network, then so be it. However, we should not rejoice in the death of another human being, lest we become like those who would celebrate the carnage of 9/11. When I last worked in Manhattan as a
Central Park tour guide, I would give rides to tourists through the park while explaining the landmarks and history. I would pick up my vehicle from a shop on 57th Street, that Somalian Muslims owned and frequented. I remember one of them remarking, in my presence, but not directly to me, that Americans don’t share. As Americans, we consume so much of the world’s resources and struggle with obesity, while the majority of the world’s population struggles with starvation. Our prosperity, and the lack thereof in the third world, does not provide a legitimate reason for terrorism against the United States. As Americans and as global citizens, let us shift our foreign policy and become independent of foreign oil consumption. Let us share and let the world know America’s greatness through our sharing and not through our military power. Underneath it all, I’d like to think that in the East and the West, we worship the same being and that “Lord God” and “Allah” simply represent different names for the same almighty.
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ALABAMA TO HELP TORNADO VICTIMS By Erika Gilliam-Long This month’s Pride issue got an extra special interview with former *NSync member Lance Bass. He took the time out to come down and help out with the cleanup in northern Alabama, visiting Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Pratt City. Southern-born and raised (Bass is a native of Laurel, Mississippi, in the Pine Belt), he wanted to use his voice and celebrity status to give a voice to those who need help.
What made you take time out of your busy schedule to come help out? I just felt like I needed to go down and at least get my hands dirty. I’ve seen tornadoes before, but never this much destruction. I also brought my sister, nieces, and nephew. I wanted them to see what could happen to them at any time. They were able to play with displaced children and bring a smile to their faces. It made me happy to see that as well.
In what ways are you helping out? Besides coming down, I’ve been able to use my voice on twitter and facebook as well.
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I’ve been letting people know of places that need help. I have many friends here and there are many small towns that have not been helped much yet.
Were you surprised by the outpouring of support by everyone in the South? No, not at all. It’s just how we are in the South. It’s amazing because there is such a divide in many cities, and when this happened all those divides fell. People were more than willing to help out. Just like with Katrina, and any other events, the South always pulls together. It’s just what we do.
What do you think about President Obama and the First Lady’s visit?
Katrina. It was a good thing that they were able to see this because I’m sure they haven’t seen anything like this. This was their Katrina.
There was a statement that was made that there was more accomplished in one week in Alabama than was accomplished in six months with Katrina. How do you feel about that? I can agree. There were people walking around for weeks with no clue of what was going on with Katrina. Here, people may have not known what exactly to do but there were people in charge. They were able to make sure people got fed, got medical attention, and got basic supplies. I was very impressed with what I was able to see at places such as Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa and in Pratt City. The Red Cross is helping as well as FEMA but these two places were able to give it a more hometown feel. They are able to reach places that FEMA had not been yet. They just run like well oiled machines.
I think it’s great. Anytime that someone can bring awareness to a cause is a great thing. It also helps to bring funds into places that need it and allow them to be declared as disaster areas. I think they handled this much better and much quicker than with STORY CONTINUED IN NEXT ISSUE 20 | OUT ON THE TOWN | THE DEEP SOUTH’S HOTTEST GLBT MAGAZINE
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LaKisha “Kisha” Hoffman had a lot of “unfinished business” to tend to after missing out on the final three on The Amazing Race two years ago, so along with 10 other teams, she and her sister Jen returned for another chance to race around the world and win the million-dollar grand prize. In the May 8 finale, they crossed the finish line first. Out on the Town talked to Kisha about her experiences. You and your sister said you wanted to give back to your mother with your prize winnings. What do you want to give to her? My mother has always wanted to start her own real estate business. We will definitely buy her her first property and let her build on that. Our mother was in Miami with us to watch the finale and it was very emotional. It was the best Mother’s Day gift that we could give. In your original season and in this one, you were one of many GLBT people who are out in their daily lives, yet it wasn’t discussed on the show. Do you wish viewers got to see that side of you? I don’t say I wished viewers got to see that part of me, [because] there are so many facets to who I am. From daughter, sister, coach, athlete, activist, so I understand them not being able to incorporate every aspect of me into my storyline. Is your family supportive of you knowing that you’re a lesbian? My family is supportive of who I am. It strained my relationship [with my mother] for quite a while. My mother still has an issue with it, but she loves me as an individual, so it does not impact our relationship in the present.
What other attributes do you have that viewers didn’t see but you’d like them to know about you? I believe the producers did a good job of capturing who I am. From my sense of humor, my laugh, which is painful for me to hear, [laughs], to my being focused, to my positive attitude, to supporting my sister and pushing her on. I am a coach and work with youth, so I guess I would want people to know that I take my role as a role model seriously and want every child I have worked with, and continue to work with, to see me as a good one. You commented that on your last season, you and your sister were so caught up in the Race that you didn’t get to really soak up your surroundings. What were your favorite sights and tasks this season, and why? I believe we were so focused on trying to do well that you miss out on so much. For example, trying to gather so much information on a train ride was something we did the first season. This time, we were efficient but a lot more relaxed and enjoyed the downtime a lot more. Australia was absolutely beautiful. Swimming with sharks for the first task was great because I overcame my fears. The helicopter ride and our trip on top on the Matterhorn were absolutely amazing as well. In your last season, your sister’s infamous “bathroom break” was what lost the million dollars for you that goaround. What was the most memorable reaction you got from a fan after that incident? So many people commented on her bathroom break. The most memorable encounter was probably the person that suggested we seek Depends for endorsement opportunities!
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GOD-DES AND SHE By Erika Gilliam-Long In this month’s edition of “In the Studio”, I had the amazing opportunity to interview God-Des from God-Des and She! They met in 1999 and have been going strong ever since. As they continue their journey to success, we wish them the best. How did you get started? I was writing rhymes and performing before “God-Des and She”. She was the front person in a rock band called Doll. She played guitar and sung. We would run into each other around town in Madison, WI where we were living. After hearing her a couple of times, I asked her if she wanted to sing some hooks for me. She agreed and the rest is history. How has your fame changed you? I don’t know if fame or age has humbled us, but we
are much more chill and thankful for our lives. Are you currently working on anything new that you would like to share with your fans? We are currently working on our fourth record right now. We are very excited about it. I am making a lot of the beats this record and it is going to be eclectic! Just how we like it. How is your tour going? Our tour is awesome. We love meeting our fans and seeing new places. It is such an incredible experience to chat with our fans and hear their stories about how much our music means to them. What is your all time favorite performance? We have so many! But as far as recent shows, last summer was SO DOPE when we played San
Francisco main stage right after the Backstreet Boys. So really, the Backstreet Boys opened for us! There were more than 100,000 people in the audience and the energy was crazy! That show was a blast... And we were on Jumbo Tron screens. Do either of you plan on branching into anything such as acting? I think either of us would welcome acting into our lives. We loved being on The L Word and also have a blast shooting our music videos. Is there anyone that you haven’t worked with that you would like to? We would love to work with P!nk! She rules! _______________________ Be sure to check out GodDes and She on Twitter, Facebook, and their webpage at www.god-desandshe.com to find out about upcoming shows, more info, videos, music, and merchandise.
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TOOMER’S FOR TUSCALOOSA: FROM COLLEGE RIVALRY TO SELFLESS CHARITY By Erika Gilliam-Long With all of the touching charitable works going on, we had to interview Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa and find out their amazing story. Started by Holly Hart and her team, these people have helped organize volunteers and worked countless hours to help people everywhere. Who all is involved in the running of Toomer’s for Tuscaloosa? Holly Shirley, Jimbo Shirley, James Chris Field, Lisa Michtti Cross, Elena Chandler, Patrick Markham, and Adam Battle. How did it get started? We began bringing in a trailer to Tuscaloosa with some basic supplies and then two trucks. We then went out to cook hot dogs for volunteers and ended up feeding over 900 people that day. How did it grow to be so national? Alabama is a state full of amazing people with connections all over the world. Auburn alumni groups and fans started mobilizing and within three days we had trucks coming in from ALL OVER THE PLACE!! What was your initial reaction to the devastation? I have never seen anything like it. It is like an Old Testament kind of destruction. I was in shock and just cried. It totally shook me to my core and made me that much more motivated to do everything that I could to help. Does it surprise you, the outpouring of support?
Absolutely not. People want to help and most people are really kind and loving. I think people just need to know where to go and help. In Katrina we all sat on our hands saying “that would never happen here”. We didn’t know what to do to help them. Do you think that Facebook has impacted the amount of support? Yes! But I also think that it was a supernatural thing that happened here in bringing this group together. People with the perfect skills at a perfect time came together and help mobilize people. Within three days, most people in Alabama had basic supplies and tarps. How has the support touched your heart? I am so thankful that people poured out their hearts to give. I am so proud of my state and especially my Auburn family. It didn’t stop there though. People from all over America have come in to help and trucks from all over America have been bringing in supplies. There are miracles happening every day. I cannot wait until everything is rebuilt so that Alabama can show the world that there is a reason why we have back to back championships in the state. It’s because there are lots of winners here! What can people expect from Toomer’s in the coming months? Expect us to do a lot. We have fund raisers planned, fun parties, and lots of rebuilding houses. JUNE 2011 | 23
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A WEEKEND OF PRIDE IN NEW ORLEANS By James Hare In April’s issue, we covered the festivities surrounding Gay Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Now coming up in June is the NOLA Pride festival from Friday, June 24 until Sunday, June 26. Last year, about 3000 people showed up for the first-ever Pride Street Festival at the corner of Bourbon and St. Ann, with the prior weeks filled with fundraising events. This very much helped businesses in GLBT and GLBT-friendly communities who were affected by the BP oil spill. This year promises its own fun-filled weekend of events! Kicking off the weekend is the Gay Pub Crawl on Friday the 24th, starting at Tubby’s Golden Lantern at Royal Street near Barracks. You have to pay $25 by 8 PM in order to participate, but you get a really good deal: not only do you get a Pride 2011 t-shirt, but also a free shot or drink at each stop! And there are ten stops! The following Saturday is Family Day in City Park, starting with the picnic at 11 AM featuring game booths and face painting. Softball begins at around noon, with the children’s softball clinic and the NOLA Softball All-Stars Exhibition. At 2 PM is drag softball, with Queens vs. Kings! Or if you’d rather stay in the French Quarter, there will be a block party at Harrah’s Casino from 2 to 7 PM with free admission and a cash bar. The Grand Marshal Reception will be held at K-Joe’s at
720 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter. You will have to buy $25 tickets in advance. To purchase tickets for the reception or the pub crawl, visit nolapride.biz. Sunday is the day of the parade, beginning at noon. The parade begins lining up at Harrah’s Casino on Canal Street and ends up at St. Peter Street. The street festival begins at 1 PM, with performances by 2011 Mr. and Mrs. NOLA Pride Monica Synclaire-Kennedy and Adonis, award-winning fiddler Amanda Shaw, and Top 20 Billboard recording artist Jason Dottley, who is the Honorary Grand Marshal for the parade. With this weekend full of events, if you’re in the New Orleans area, I recommend you check it out! For more information, see nolapride.org, nolapride.biz, or call the LGBT Community Center at (504) 945-1103.
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By James Hare It’s June, which means it’s Pride Month! GLBT communities everywhere are celebrating this month, including down here in Baton Rouge. This year’s Baton Rouge Pride Fest is on June 25 from noon until 6 at the Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium, located at 102 France Street in downtown Baton Rouge. Last year’s festival attracted over 2000 attendees, with door prizes including $50 Target gift certificates and passes to the Audubon Zoo. This year’s festival is going to be as good as ever, with a whole afternoon of events lined up! There will be entertainment lined up all afternoon, in addition to the resource fair and the children’s play area. The special guest emcees Murphy, Sam & Jodi from 96.1 The River will be kicking off the festival. Then starting at 12:15 will be a performance by the Krewe of Divas, followed by the Cajun Cove Idol Finalists and New Orleans’ own pop-rock musician Josh Duffy. At 3:15 will be the New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus, the award-winning chorus inspired by Chicago’s Windy City Gay Men’s Chorus. DJ Tatia Coco will be spinning from 3 to 6, and the “Grown Ass Woman” Daphne Mushatt will be performing. Indeed, a wide variety of acts, each with their own flavor. Of course, this festival is more than
just musical acts. The blessing of relationships begins at 2:30, but all afternoon will be the Community Resource and Vendor Fair, an opportunity to learn about groups, businesses, and organizations that serve the Baton Rouge community. Last year’s vendors included local groups such as the Baton Rouge AIDS Society and the Metropolitan Community Church of Baton Rouge, as well as other local and political organizations, including the Louisiana Democratic Party and Stonewall Democrats. Even national organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign and Starbucks had booths! The Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to learn about the different organizations which are sponsoring this year’s pride festival. With free food, cash bar, a children’s play area, HIV testing, and the wide variety of entertainment and local vendors, the Baton Rouge Pride Festival is an excellent way to spend a Saturday afternoon in June – especially since it’s indoors! Attendees have described the festival as “a great community event,” an “awesome opportunity to see friends, vendors and be entertained,” and a “wonderful opportunity to meet and view other alternative families.” Be proud, Baton Rouge, and show it at this month’s Baton Rouge Pride Festival.
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NWA PRIDE By Mehgan Cash Fayetteville, Arkansas has been ranked a fabulous place to live, work and play, and this year’s NWA Pride event, coming up June 25, will prove to keep it on the charts. The parade will not only continue to promote love and tolerance for the GLBT community, but it will also honor late PFLAG Vice President Carolyn Wagner, a woman dedicated to GLBT rights activism until her death. Michael Walsh, who organized the movement to get Eureka Springs to allow domestic partnership benefits to city employees, will be a Grand Marshal this year, ensuring that this year’s Pride will be one of the best ever. NWA Pride was started to bring together GLBT people in celebration not only in northwest Arkansas but in surrounding areas such as southern Missouri and eastern Oklahoma. Beginning in 2007, NWA Pride events started out small with relatively low media coverage. In just four short years, NWA Pride has received an outpouring of support from surrounding businesses and communities, building up to nearly 10 times the number of spectators and hundreds more participants. Now in its fifth
year, NWA Pride continues to grow and thrive to teach love and tolerance for the LGBT community. This year’s theme of “Live and Let Love” is surely fitting. If you are interested in participating in the parade or helping organize NWA Pride to reach success, you can visit their website at www. NWAPride.org. They are in need of volunteers and float participants to help drive the event into history. Even if you aren’t able to volunteer or participate in the parade, you can surely come see the amazing floats, costumes, and characters. Just don’t forget to stay for the rally, where the Grand Marshal and other supporters are sure to move even the quietest supporters into full-fledged activism. The parade will begin on June 25 in Fayetteville at 10 a.m. at the corner of Meadow and Church, and it will end with the rally at the Walton Arts Center parking lot.
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Bacchus 455 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 445-4099
Quest 416 24th St. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 251-4313
Club Imagination 4129 Ross Clark Cir. Dothan, AL 36303 (334) 792-6579
The Bus Station 710 N. Boundary Blvd. Montevallo, AL 35115 (205) 665-5353
Dothan Dance Club 2563 Ross Clark Cir. Dothan, AL 36301 (334) 792-5166
Partners Bar and Grill 631 Meridian St. N. Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 539-0975
Alabama:
Club 322 322 N. Lawrence St. Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 263-4322
Vieux Carré 1204 Posey St. Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 534-5970
B-Bob’s 213 Conti St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 433-2262
Icon 516 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-3820
The Cabaret 101 S. Jefferson St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 607-2020 The Roundup 560 E. Heinberg St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 433-8482 Emerald City 406 E. Wright St. Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 433-9491 Fiesta Room La Royale Lounge 100 Harrison Ave. Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 763-1755 Splash Bar Florida 6520 Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach, FL 32408 (850) 236-3450
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Mississippi: Just Us Lounge 906 Division St. Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 374-1007 Club Veaux 834 Howard Ave. Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 207-3271 Bottoms Up 3911 Northview Dr. Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 981-2188 JC’s 425 North Mart Plaza Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 362-3108 Metro Reloaded 4670 Highway 80 W. Jackson, MS 39209 (601) 259-0661
Arkansas: Discovery/Triniti 1021 Jessie Rd. Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 664-4784 (501) 664-2744 Pulse 307 W. 7th St. Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-3552 610 Center 610 Center St. Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-4678
Sway 412 Louisiana St. Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 907-2582 Sidetracks 415 Main St. North Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 244-0444 Jester’s 1010 E. Grand Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501) 624-5455 Club Kinkead’s 1004 1/2 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 494-7477 The Chute 714 Laurel St. Texarkana, AR 71854 (870) 772-6900 Tangerine 21 N. Block Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 444-6100 Club Tag 3570 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Fayetteville, AR 72704 No phone number available. Speakeasy 509 W. Spring St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 443-3279
Henri’s Just One More 19 1/2 Spring St. Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 253-5795 Eureka Live 35 1/2 N. Main St. Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 253-7020 Lumberyard Bar & Grill 105 E. Van Buren St. Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 253-0400
Louisiana: Central Station 1025 Marshall St. Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-2216 The Korner Lounge 800 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 222-9796 Corner Bar 512 N. 3rd St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 329-0046 Club Pink 1914 Roselawn Ave. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 654-7030 Olympus Bar 4003 MacArthur Dr. Alexandria, LA 71302 (318) 442-6735 JUNE 2011 | 33
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BARS & CLUBS
YELLOW PAGES Drama Club/Act II Bourbon Pub & Parade
Uniques Bar 3217 Industrial St. Alexandria, LA 71301 (318) 448-0555
Crystal’s 112 W. Broad St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 433-5457 Jules Downtown 533 Jefferson St. Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 264-8000 Tonic 2013 Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 70501 (337) 269-6011 Cajun Cove 4550 Concord Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 246-8317 George’s Place 860 Saint Louis St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 387-9798 Hound Dogs 668 Main St. Baton Rouge, LA 70801 (225) 344-0807 Splash 2183 Highland Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 242-9491
126 and 124 N. Hollywood Rd. Houma, LA 70364 (985) 580-2582/ (985)872-9997
Club LAX 2301 N. Causeway Blvd Metairie, LA 70001 (504) 834-7979 4 Seasons/ The Out Back Bar 3229 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 832-0659 Billy’s 2600 Hwy. 190 West Slidell, LA 70460 (985) 847-1921 Anything Geauxs 1540 W. Lindberg Dr. Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 643-2191 700 Club 700 Burgundy St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 561-1095 Big Daddy’s 2513 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 948-6288
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801 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 529-2107 Café Lafitte in Exile 901 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 522-8397 The Corner Pocket 940 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 568-9829 The Country Club 634 Louisa St. New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 945-0742 Cutter’s 706 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 948-4200 Double Play 439 Dauphine St. New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 523-4517 The Friendly Bar 2301 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 943-8929 JohnPaul’s 940 Elysian Fields Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 944-1888
Le Roundup 819 St. Louis St. New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 561-8340
Phoenix/Eagle 941 Elysian Fields Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 945-9264
Tubby’s Golden Lantern 1239 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 529-2860
Good Friends Bar 740 Dauphine St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 566-7191
Rawhide 2010 740 Burgundy St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 525-8106
Tennessee:
Napoleon’s Itch 734 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 371-5450
Rubyfruit Jungle 1135 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 373-5431
Oz 800 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116 (504) 593-9491
Orlando’s Society Page 542 N. Rampart St. New Orleans, LA 70112 (504) 593-9941
Tribe 1517-A Church St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 329-2912 Play Dance Bar 1519 Church St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 322-9627
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