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Editor’s Note: Hey y’all! We are back and ready to start off 2012 with the first issue of the year. Our cover girl was the funny comedienne Deven Green, who you may recognize from the “fabolosh” Brenda Dickson parodies and from “Mrs. Betty Bowers: America’s Best Christian.” Long a cult favorite and a budding gay icon, Deven got to talk to our writer Cristina Marrero about a variety of issues, such as her sense of humor and her support from the GLBT community. Her most recent video on YouTube, “Welcome to My Dance Hall Days,” parodies past cover celebrity Deidre Hall; search it up and watch! 2012 has started in a rather promising manner, with two states moving forward to institute marriage equality. Sadly, at home, things are not as joyful. An Arkansas couple had their engagement announcement rejected from the local newspaper, and Tennessee’s lawmakers have ramped up the anti-gay rhetoric in the Capitol, even as two more teenagers ended their lives due to anti-gay harassment and bullying. Both of these issues are important for us to focus on and disseminate to you, the reader, and will be covered in our March issue. You may notice a little change to the magazine’s masthead: we’ve long been serving more than just the Deep South, so the Mid-South gets its due recognition on our masthead as well. Also new for 2012, some of our largest markets will receive an increase in copies so shortages will hopefully become rarer than they were in 2011. As always, we try our hardest to support the GLBT community; you can e-mail the publisher at mike@ outonthetownmag.com if you have any ideas on how to “give back” and support this publication. Sincerely Yours, Mike Halterman Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Table of Contents:
Tori Mattison’s Lowdown ..............................................................................................… 8 Cover Story: YouTube Sensation Deven Green …........................................................... 10-11 On TV: MTV’s “True Life: I Am a Chubby Chaser” Couple Speaks .........................................… 12 Exposé: Being a Queer Woman of Color in the Workplace .................................................… 14-15 Outed: Southaven, MS Mayor’s Gay Secret Causes Tax Scandal ..............................................… 16 Bar/Club Profile: Club Push, Fayetteville, AR ..................................................................… 20 Bars and Clubs Yellow Pages .................................................................................… 21-23 OUT ON THE TOWN MAGAZINE is published by OUT ON THE TOWN PUBLISHING, LLC Copyright 2012 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 LOWDOWN
Tori Mattison’s LOWD¥WN
¥ So for my first article of 2012, I decided to start the new year by featuring new talent. I’m profiling newcomers from all over the region who (I think) are gonna make it big into the drag biz.
Florida welcomes Madisyn Dior, who currently resides in Panama City. Halloween gave birth to Madisyn and her first show ever was on December 17th. When asked about her favorite aspect of drag, she replies: “The protest aspect! Who says that men can’t be women and women can’t be men?” Madisyn has loved makeup since high school and saw her first drag show at a Birthday party. She knew immediately that drag was right up her alley. The buzz in Alabama is coming from Huntsville, where Jade Amber Stone is steadily working on becoming the best entertainer she can be. “Never think that you know everything. No matter how seasoned or great your craft is, there is always room to keep learning.” Jade’s favorite aspect of drag is the change from one gender to the other. “I’m always pushing myself to create the best illusion I can.” I’m really excited to profile my very first drag KING in my lowdown article! Memphis, Tennessee plays host to the sexy Freak Nasty, who just celebrated his one-year anniversary on January 27th. Freak Nasty is a well-rounded entertainer who tries to appeal to all audiences. When asked what style of entertaining he likes to do best, he replies “I dance a lot but I also do celebrity illusion. I love doing Michael Jackson because you get to dance AND illusion a celebrity. And who doesn’t love MJ?”
If you’re ever in Arkansas, be sure to look up Roxie Starrlite. Roxie admits that her favorite part of drag is the confidence boost. “As a boy I didn’t have a lot of self-esteem. Over the years, putting on the makeup, the hair, the jewelry... it has helped build my confidence and let me know the I CAN do anything I put my mind to.” Roxie has been seen doing a few celebrity illusions on stage, as well as ballads and a FIERCE walk! Monique Michaels twirls in New Orleans and loves all styles of performance. “I love entertaining and would be hard-pressed to find one type of entertaining that I do most. I love doing ballads and comedy, and have been known to dance a bit.” Many queens try to keep their talent hidden from small-minded family members, or to keep from hurting their loved ones. Luckily for Monique, that is not the case. “My family does know about my drag-life and has been amazingly supportive! They see it as an extension of my theatre background and of myself.” Here’s to a new year with new and new talent to look out for!
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Roxie Starrlight, Monique Michaels, Madisyn, Jade Stone, Freak Nasty
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COVER STORY
¥ Deven Green
YouTube Sensation is More than a “Face Full of Fashion” By Cristina Marrero While Deven Green started her career as a figure skater, most will recognize her from viral YouTube hits “Welcome to my…” comedy parodies and “Betty Bowers – America’s Best Christian.” Ms. Green has written speeches for celebrities such as Marlee Matlin, and her distinct voice can be heard on radio ads. Green was even the first ‘Moviefone’ voice in Canadian movie theaters. Accomplishments are no stranger to this comic sensation, but serious-
ness is. Using Green’s own words, “I am a comedian…I never answer anything seriously.” Deven spent three days devising answers to my questions using songs, but “Upon reflection,” she said, “...it’s just too odd - even for me.” When asked about how she enjoyed growing up in Canada, Green smartly remarked, “Well that’s the thing about life – you don’t get a choice about birth.” The entire interview was filled
with similarly quirky remarks. I asked Green if she thought Canada was as liberal as Americans seem to think, and she replied, “Try a nice trip to the amazing Rocky Mountains or the majestic prairies or cosmopolitan Toronto and find out for yourself. Use code word: ‘DevenSaid.’” While I could not get much in regard to her childhood, I did manage to receive a comment about a recent marriage scare
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in Canada. For those not aware, there were major rumors that immigrants who had once sought marriage equality in Canada were no longer legally married. To this, Ms. Green responded, “For ‘Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian,’ to have made a video explaining traditional marriage to everyone else and have it still be relevant in any country is disheartening.” Deven is not unfamiliar with the GLBT community. This Canadian
comedian is beloved by American gays everywhere. When asked if she had always been gay friendly, her response was simply, “I like passionate, energetic, and organically filthy friends - raise your hand if you qualify!” and when questioned as to why she thought US gay audiences loved her so much, her response was, “Would you like to take a poll?!” Despite the jokes, I did manage to receive one semi-serious answer. When asked why she dared to be more heroic in supporting the GLBT people, she responded: “I don’t really give a shit what other people do.” She said, “We support the GLBTQI community privately and publicly.” Green continued, “Joel Bryant, my husband and comedy partner, is running the LA Marathon in March on the ‘Team to End AIDS.’ If you wish to donate - great. If you would like to send him a note of encouragement - great…” She concluded, “Do what you can when you feel you can do it.” So, how did this award-winning comedian come to learn she was funny? The response was to the point: “I would be this particular kind of inscrutable obnoxious girl even if you weren’t looking.” However, for some, this “inscrutable obnoxious girl” can turn a bad day around. Green’s favorite fan e-mails are those that inform her of this super power: “When I find out that fans/ friends have used the
parody videos to get a much-needed laugh when they were going through a tough time, it truly validates what I do.” Still, how does a Canadian comic manage to become ‘America’s Best Christian’? What makes Green so skilled at spotting Biblical inconsistencies? Green simply stated, “Betty Bowers only cleans up Jesus’ salty language and decidedly poor grammar.” She left a teaser for her followers: “FYI: Betty will have an incredible opportunity for her followers very, very soon. Announcement pending!” However, the art of creating satire and parody is not easy, and as Deven said, “It’s very easy to do poorly!” When asked what inspired her to create parodies, Green’s response was, “I love misplaced passion - when I see it; I understand it best.” During the interview, we touched upon Green’s skating career. When asked if she still enjoyed skating after having done it professionally, Green remarked, “Living in LA and having to pay for ice time just seems wrong...” But LA is more than pricey ice time; it also involves Hollywood parties where Green says she encountered a memorable fan. When asked if she had ever heard her work randomly quoted, she replied, “Of course!” Green continued to tell the story of her encounter with a famous Australian she had
met, and assured me that, “THIS SERIOUSLY HAPPENED!” All caps included. The story went like this: Deven: Well Hello... Boy: Sorry I’m late I gave myself a camel toe, I never met a carrot I didn’t like <Insert 5 minutes of exact quotes.> Deven: Kudos you! Boy: I love Deven. Deven: My name is Deven Green. Boy: I wish I could meet Deven. It seems comedy follows Green wherever she goes, including her marriage to husband Joel Bryant. The two are a dynamic comedy duo and can be seen both live and on YouTube. One memorable piece by the team is their song parody called “Pulled Pork.” Green becomes the pin-up “it girl,” while her husband raps about how his ass is “gonna get just a little passionate/ and when you’re done havin’ it/ you’re gonna want an antacid.” The two
are hilarious, but why does their professional and personal partnership work? Green said, “Working with your spouse is not for everyone but for us it is just lovely. He has his own stellar career, I have my own funky world, but what we do together is just true when you see us live.” From Betty Bowers to her comedy parodies, Deven Green is a force of side-splitting entertainment. When asked if there were any last comments she wanted to leave our readers, Green replied, “Mike Halterman told me in 2008 that this magazine is what he wanted to do. I’m very proud of him for having the gumption and determination to make it happen. And, I am thankful to get to know you, Cristina.” For more information on comedy sensation Deven Green and for upcoming event info, please visit: www. DevenGreen.com.
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ON TV
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Justin and Joshua
Inside MTV’s True Life
¥ “I’m a Chubby Chaser”
By Cristina Marrero
Justin Canja and Joshua Clites already face being minorities, but for this couple, the adversity is doubled. Justin’s a self-admitted chubby chaser, and in a world dominated by stick figure beauty, such a notion is difficult to grasp.
He was in elementary school when he realized he liked larger guys, and his discovery sparked a conflict between expectations and desires. Justin was faced with coming out of the “Chubby Chaser” closet: “I realized that if I didn’t accept that I was different, I would never be content with myself.”
But why chubby? Justin said, “It’s difficult for some, and dare I say most, to find beauty in what isn’t pop-culturally accepted, but for those like me that are into the aesthetic... it’s completely normal.” The couple finds nothing unusual about their relationship, but not everyone shares their mindset.
Justin’s parents are still trying to accept the gay aspect, let alone another label. Though he would love to share his world with the entire family, patience must be practiced on the road to
understanding. Canja said the MTV episode was a major start.
terms and fondly expressed his love for her.
However, even within the GLBT community, Justin still receives comments like “You could do better.” How do they cope with the intolerance? Justin answered: “The only way to combat it is being able to articulate our view point and respectfully listen...” While Josh remarked, “The key to intolerance will always be education.” Josh also added, “…Acceptance may not be community-wide, but there’s a subset of the community who can and will love and accept you for who you are.”
Both Canja and Clites said the best part was being able to share this with their partner: “I used to dream of the perfect man and now I have him...” While Josh remarked, “We are extremely happy we could do this together…”
Justin explained that he would’ve loved having a role model and that the show was a way to create one. He said the show “at least portrays there is someone out there that isn’t ashamed...” While ecstatic to be examples, Justin reports many discussions were cut, including some involving gay rights. But overall, the couple seemed pleased with the outcome, and while the only negative feedback was from Justin’s mother, Canja said he and his mother have been on good
These two live as minorities within a minority, but their spirits are admirable. Love is easy when the world is acceptant but challenging when judgment bares its head. When asked if they had any final words, Justin said, “Never question why you [Chasers] are the way you are. Accepting what you’re into is just as important as accepting that you’re gay. There’s a world out there that you can be yourself in, and it’s not as small as you think it is. Reach out and explore the possibilities…” If you missed this episode of True Life, you can still catch it on MTV’s website. It’s worth a look.
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¥ The Perils of Being Queer in the Workplace: One Woman’s Story By Berneta Haynes If you asked Doris PollardResimont, 21, how she’s doing today, more than a month after being terminated from her position as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant, she would likely say that she feels relieved but anxious. Doris, a wife and mother of one son, is one of the many currently unemployed looking for work. Yet Doris’s story differs in one aspect that we often don’t see discussed in the media’s coverage of the nation’s current unemployment crisis: the reason for her current unemployment stems primarily from her sexuality. She is an out lesbian of color in Little
Rock, Arkansas. In fact, Doris has never really been “in” the closet, having married her wife, I.B. Resimont, almost two years ago in Iowa in May of 2010. Her recent employment termination, however, demonstrates one unfortunate reality: it doesn’t pay, literally, to be an out lesbian of color in Arkansas, at least not at the private Christianoriented hospital where Doris was formerly employed in West Little Rock for 3 years. Unfortunately, I was unable to get in touch with her former supervisor. So what follows is Doris’ side of the story.
“The nurses came up with tactics all the time to get me wrote up,” Doris said, after a supervisor on her floor set up a committee composed of Certified Nurse’s Assistants and Registered Nurses (CNAs and RNs). “We would be working as a RN/CNA team. Essentially it would lower the patient load on the CNA,” said Doris. This system would result ultimately in more duties being transferred from the CNAs to the RNs. Doris was assigned the important responsibility of making sure everyone followed the new system. Everything went downhill soon after that.
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¥ “The nurses were not very happy about it. They did not like that I, being a CNA, would let it be known when things were going wrong,” Doris noted. To add to the tension, a new supervisor stepped in at this time. According to Doris, many of her RN coworkers used all sorts of tactics to make her life miserable. “They even went as far as using my sexuality. With me being a lesbian, I had two false allegations of sexual harassment brought against me from heterosexual white female nurses,” she said. Yet the problems didn’t end there.
“About a week later my book, Same Sex in the City, was found in the med room and turned in to the supervisor. It was nothing dirty. I would read it on my down time. The same as the women on the unit read the gossip magazines, and the men read hunting magazines. The new supervisor, an AfricanAmerican man, called me into the office along with the person who turned it in, and he said that we weren’t supposed to have non-nursing material in the med room,” said Doris. She was very upset about this incident and later told the supervisor to look in the med room and see if he saw other magazines that were usually lying around the room. He found magazines along with other non-nursing books. When the supervisor asked her why
she thought other nurses might be attacking her personally, Doris asked him if he himself had any idea. He responded, “I think it might be your sexuality.”
After this exchange, she said, “I thought it was important to get a legal opinion about it.” That’s when she discovered that sexual orientation is not covered by Arkansas civil rights laws or by federal law. Within two weeks of going to the hospital’s human resources office to obtain an EEOC form which the human resources secretary then refused to give her, the hospital terminated her employment. Just a few weeks prior to Doris’s termination, the supervisor had convinced the only other lesbian in Doris’s unit to resign.
Essentially, Doris was an easy target in a religious-affiliated place of employment and in a state that offers no civil rights protections to LGBT employees. Even the EEOC, a federal agency, does not designate sexual orientation as a protected category. The refusal of states and the federal government to make sexuality a protected category in employment discrimination laws affects the very livelihoods of LGBT people. This means that should one find herself the victim of workplace harassment based on her sexual orientation, she likely has little legal
recourse unless she is a resident of states like Illinois that have made sexual orientation a protected category in its civil rights legislation.
Additionally, as a queer person of color, one often finds that one has no allies: heterosexual black people carry many of the same prejudices as the rest of the country regarding LGBT people, and white LGBT people either refuse to understand or are simply unaware of how sexuality and race collide and make LGBT people of color the victims of multilayered, intersecting prejudices. Arguably, Doris’s gender, race, and sexuality informed the discrimination and harassment she encountered at her former employer. The two women who accused Doris of harassment and turned in her book to the supervisor were white women, and her supervisor who turned a blind eye to her complaints was an ostensibly heterosexual black man. None of the other nurses – black or white, male or female – stood with her in the face of such treatment. She experienced the intersections of prejudice, an experience all too common in the lives of LGBT people of color in this country. Ultimately, Doris found herself alone, a black lesbian in a state and country that refuses to protect LGBT people from heinous discrimination based on their sexuality.
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Southaven, MS Mayor’s Spending Improprieties Reveal a Bigger Secret
¥ By Amanda Molé
Mayor Greg Davis of Southaven, Mississippi, a “bedroom community” of Memphis, realized he was in trouble November 2, 2011, when he was audited and it was discovered that he’d racked up over $170,000 in unsubstantiated expenses, fees, and interest on a city-issued credit card. Some of these expenses included family counseling, clothing, and personal meals and entertainment. In December, Davis revealed that he is gay after the Memphis newspaper The Commercial Appeal reported that he spent $67 at a sex shop in Canada, called Pirape, which describes itself as “Canada’s premiere gay lifestyle store and sex shop.”
Davis considers himself a conservative Republican. He told The Commercial Appeal, “At this point in my life and in my career, while I have tried to maintain separation between my personal and public life, it is obvious that this can no longer remain the case. While I have performed my job as mayor, in my opinion, as a very conservative, progressive individual — and still continue to be a very conservative individual — I think that it is important that I discuss the struggles I have had over the last few years when I came to the realization that I am gay.” Southaven Aldermen, while concerned about the misappropriation of funds, appear unconcerned about Davis’s personal life. Alderman Greg Guy told Action News 5, “People have different perceptions of family values and what not,” said Guy. “I’m just not into
personally judging people. It’s not my place. The Bible says judge not lest you be judged.” Similarly, Alderman Lorine Cady said, “Him being gay is none of my business. Right now, I don’t know how all of this will or will not impact the city. It is one of those things where we have to wait and see how the public feels, and if they speak out.”
According to an unscientific poll on The Commercial Appeal’s website, which asked, “In light of the FBI investigation into Southaven Mayor Greg Davis’s credit card charges on the city’s dime, do you think he should resign?,” 86% of over 1200 voters said “yes.” As of December 2011, Davis had repaid roughly $96,000 of the stolen funds. He has repeatedly told the media that his attorney has advised him not to comment on the investigation; however, he told Action 5 News that he plans to run for re-election next year as Southaven’s mayor.
Greg Davis can now hang his portrait in the Republican Hall of Shame along with Roy Ashburn, who was arrested in 2010 for drunk driving after leaving a gay bar; Richard Curtis, who resigned after sexual encounters with a male escort became public; Jim West, who voted to ban gays from working with children and had had an affair with a teenage boy; and hundreds of others documented since 1986. As of press time, Davis has not resigned and a criminal investigation is pending.
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BAR PROFILE Club Push
New Name, New Year, Same Great Time
¥ By Cristina Marrero
Club Push may be a new name to Fayetteville, but many patrons have loved this Arkansas establishment for over a decade.
Blaine; and the list goes on.
While patrons can always see the performers on staff during usual show times, Moore said that they’re “honored Adam Moore first started working as to have guest entertainers performing a DJ at Club Push back when it was at Club Push.” If any guest performers Tangerine, but would later become its would like to perform at Club Push, owner. When asked why he loved Club they should contact Adam Moore for Push, Moore responded: “Because it is a more information. As for you armature place where everyone is welcome and entertainers, Moore said Club push is feels safe being who they are.” always willing to give new folks a shot who “would like to give the dress a try.” The club set up consists of a laid back upstairs bar, a karaoke room described The cover at Club Push is also quite as “always having a party” and a seductive, being that there is no cover downstairs dance floor alongside a during the week. Friday and Saturday second bar. The club also has several nights cover price, however, is $8 for 18lounging areas great for meeting and 20 and $5 for 21 and over, but weekends making friends, a “Rumpus Room” there is no cover for patrons over the consisting of pool tables and soon-to-be age of 21 who get there before 11 p.m. other games. There’s also a two level patio on the back great for catching For more laid back club goers, Tuesdays some fresh air or enjoying that relaxing through Thursdays would more likely be cigarette. As Moore puts it, “…we have your style. But for the more adventurous something for everyone.” in the Arkansas club scene, Fridays and Saturdays are when Club Push has the But the set up isn’t the only fantastic downstairs bar and dance floor open, part about Club Push. Every night has its and word of mouth has it each room is own drink special, like: $2 Tini Tuesday, has a “…different atmosphere or party” Whatchyamacallit Wednesday, and Moore continued, “It’s like bar hopping Thirsty Thursday. Moore also mentioned under one roof.” the best specials were before 11 p.m.: $2 single or $4 double well drinks. Club Push also works with charities like The fun doesn’t end with great specials. Northwest Arkansas Center for Equality Club Push is home to some of the throughout the year. best drag in the country. The show director alone is Miss Taylor Madison So, come out and visit Fayetteville’s Monroe aka reigning Miss Gay United best night club! For more info on Club States and the show cast consists of: Push’s specials and events find them on Miss Gay Fayetteville United States title Facebook and make sure to check out holder, Miss Tyler Rane; Miss Northwest ‘Push News.’ Arkansas Gay United States, Miss Devon
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Florida: 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/The Other Side 406 E. Wright St. Pensacola, FL 32501 (850) 433-9491 Top of the Town 15 E. Intendencia St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 434-8779 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 (850) 236-3450
Club Siren 5101 W. Hwy. 98 Panama City, FL 32401 No telephone number available
Dothan Dance Club 2563 Ross Clark Cir. Dothan, AL 36301 (334) 792-5166 Silhouette 322 N. Lawrence St. Montgomery, AL 36104 (334) 263-4322
Alabama:
Icon 516 Greensboro Ave. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345-3820
B-Bob’s 213 Conti St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 433-2262
Al’s on Seventh 2627 7th Ave. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 321-2812
Gabriel’s Downtown 55 S. Joachim St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 432-4900
Our Place 2115 7th Ave. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 715-0077
The Midtown Pub 153 S. Florida St. Mobile, AL 36606 (251) 471-5090
Quest Club 416 24th St. S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 251-4313
Bacchus 455 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36602 (251) 445-4099
Partners Bar and Grill 631 Meridian St. N. Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 539-0975
Club Imagination 4129 Ross Clark Cir. Dothan, AL 36303 (334) 792-6579
Vieux Carré 1204 Posey St. Huntsville, AL 35816 (256) 534-5970
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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 Arkansas: Discovery/Triniti 1021 Jessie Rd. Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 664-4784 (501) 664-2744 Six Ten Center 612 Center St. Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-4678 Miss Kitty’s & The Saloon 307 W. 7th St. Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 374-4699
Trax 415 Main St. North Little Rock, AR 72114 (501) 244-0444
Lumberyard Bar & Grill 105 E. Van Buren St. Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 253-0400
Jester’s 1010 E. Grand Ave. Hot Springs, AR 71901 (501) 624-5455
Louisiana:
Kinkead’s 1004 1/2 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, AR 72901 (479) 226-3144 The Chute 714 Laurel St. Texarkana, AR 71854 (870) 772-6900 Club Push 21 N. Block Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 381-8090 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 Main St. Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 253-7020
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 Uniques Bar 3217 Industrial St. Alexandria, LA 71301 (318) 448-0555 Crystal’s 112 W. Broad St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 433-5457
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Drama Club/Act II 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 W. Slidell, LA 70460 (985) 847-1921 Anything Geauxs 1540 W. Lindberg Dr. Slidell, LA 70458 (985) 643-2191
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Missouri:
Tribe 1517-A Church St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 329-2912
Pla More Lounge 532 S. Joplin Ave. Joplin, MO 64801 (417) 624-2722
Play Dance Bar 1519 Church St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 322-9627
Martha’s Vineyard 219 W. Olive St. Springfield, MO 65806 (417) 864-4572
Blue Gene’s 1715 Church St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 329-3508
Club Vibe 2526 S. Campbell Ave. Springfield, MO 65807 (417) 501-1041
Stirrup 1529 4th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 782-0043
Edge Bar 424 N. Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802 (417) 831-4700
Canvas Lounge 1707 Church St. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 320-8656
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