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by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain RipandMarsha.COM E-mail: info@ambushmag.com

9th Gay Easter Parade Rolls Through the Streets of the French Quarter Easter Sunday, March 23

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he 9th annual Gay Easter Pre-Parade Party & Buffet is Sunday, March 23, 3pm, at Starlight By The Park, 834 N. Rampart Street. Parade lineup passes for participants will be available here from 3:30-4pm. See Steve Patrick inside the front door.

The 9th annual Gay Easter Parade is Sunday, March 23 beginning at 4:30pm sharp and will be led by Easter Grand Marshals IX Orlando Aloe and Safonda Peters. The Easter Grand Marshals IX parade lines up on N. Rampart Street from St. Ann Street at Armstrong Park past Dumaine Safonda Peters & Orlando Aloe (Photo by Larry Graham) Street in front of Starlight By The Park, 834 N. Rampart Street. The parade goes down St. Ann to Bourbon, to Esplanade, to Royal, to St. Louis, and back to N. Rampart ending The Board of Directors of the Gay outside of Society Page, 542 N. Rampart Street. The parade minus expenses benefits Food For Friends, a vital service of the NO/AIDS Task Force. Past parades have raised Easter Parade include Electra City, Rona Conners, Opal Masters, Rip and Marsha over $35,700 for Naquin-Delain, and Tittie Toulouse. charity.

The 9th annual Gay Easter Post6th Spring Fever Raises Parade Party & Buf$3,211 for GEP fet is Sunday, March he first fund-raiser, the 6th an23, 6pm, at nual Spring Fever: A Star StudOrlando's Society ded Benefit Gala & Silent AucPage, 542 N. Ramtion raised $3,211 at 4 Seasons in Metairie part Street, home of for the 9th Gay Easter Parade. Hosted by Easter Grand MarPresenting Sponsor Queen Fashions' shal IX Orlando Aloe.

Electra City and partner Tittie Toulouse, This is the official the show featured some of New Orleans after party and the biggest stars including Easter Grand parade will end Marshal IX Safonda Peters, Queen Amon here.

Ra XLIII and EGM VII Opal Masters, EGM Past Grand V and King Cake Queen XIV Princesse Marshals include Stephaney, Miss Golden Lantern Miss D, EGMs I Rip and Starlight's Jaded Jade, Valerie KolbyMarsha NaquinCarrington, Dauphne Beauvoir and Dylan Delain, EGMs II Cox. Both Electra City and Tittie Toulouse Larry Bagneris and emceed and entertained at the gala. the late Miss Do Stage performance tips and raffle Moreland, EGMs III brought in $506, auctions $980, a $225 Timm Holt and Teryldonation from 4 Seasons' Chuck Turner Lynn Foxx, EGMs IV and a $1,500 sponsorship donation from George Simons and Queen Fashions/Deva.

Electra City, EGMs V Electra City and Tittie Toulouse are on Brett Messmer and Princesse Stephaney, EGMs VI James Swire and Lisa Beaumann, the Board of Directors of the Gay Easter EGMs VII Doc Reed and Opal Masters, and EGMs VIII Michael Elias and Tom "Rona" Parade, and Electra reigns as Southern Conners.

Decadence Grand Marshal XXXIV and The parade is presented by Ambush Mag and Queen Fashions. Sponsorships are Easter Grand Marshal IV. Congrats on a available at $1,000-Platinum, $500-Gold, $250-Silver and $100-Bronze. job well done.

Sponsors thus far include: Platinum-Steve Mettner/Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, Stephen Murrell & Eliza7th Drag Extravaganza beth Bouvier; Gold-Krewe of Amon Ra; Raises $6,759 for Gay Easter Silver-David Aranda & Countess C. Alice, David & Rhonda Roget, EGM VIII Rona Parade & Food For Friends Conners & Bob Boler, Krewe of Petronius, Wood Enterprises, Gary Vandeventer, EGM he 7th annual Super Star StudIX Safonda Peters & Stuart Nettles, Crescent City Kings, EGM VII Opal Masters & Darwin ded Drag Extravaganza & AucReed, EGM VIII Michael Elias & Jay Sewell/The Corner Pocket, EGM IX Orlando Aloe/ tion raised $6,759 for the 9th Society Page, Dr. Barry Rutherford & Cathy Fox; and Gay Easter Parade's second fund-raiser Bronze-King Satyricon V Tony Leggio, Bourgoyne Guest House, Miss Gay America 2006 Nicole DuBois, Elias Productions/ The Cast of Glitz, Toby Lefort, King Amon Spring Restaurant Guide/French Quarter Fest Edition Due Ra XLIII Paul Davis & Tami Tarmac, Alan Out: March 25 DEADLINE: Tues., March 18 Kelley, Glenn O'Berry & Roger Copenhaver, Lee Worrells, Arnold Radel.

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at Cowpokes. Celebrity emcee/auctioneers included Easter Grand Marshal V and King Cake Queen XIV Princesse Stephaney, and Easter Grand Marshal VII and Queen Amon Ra XLIII Opal Masters.

The dynamic duo led an all star cast of Easter Grand Marshals, Carnival queens and major title holders.

Special guests included EGM I, King Cake Queen XV & Ms. LSGRA Marsha Naquin-Delain, EGM IX & Queen Amon Ra XLI Safonda Peters, Queen Petronius XLVII Dawn Falgout-Loebig, Queen Satyricon VI Carlotta Mack, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Marcy Marcell, Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XXXIII Regina Adams, Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XXXII Donnie Jay, Miss America Rhonda Roget, Miss Louisiana Leatherette Solitaire, Prom Queen Countess C. Alice, Miss Ho Down Amanda Straddle, Miss Gay Pride '06 Elizabeth Bouvier, Miss Gay Pride '05 Tami Tarmac, and The Betties' Raven Dubay.

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Larry Graham's famed nude Ash Wednesday poster, signed and #2 of 1000 in the series auction brought in $600 from top bidder 4 Seasons, Double Play and Billy's own Chuck Turner.

A pair of sterling silver chain necklaces from The Quarter Smith auction was won with a top bid of $250 from Platinum Sponsor Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli's Steve Mettner.

A Day in Old N'awlins Easter Basket auction valued at over $1,000 was won with a $600 bid from Silver Sponsor and Lords of Leather President Gary Vandeventer. The basket included a night's stay in the Ambush mansion patio guest quarters, an Oz VIP Card (value $200) which gains free admittance to the dance club through the end of the year, breakfast for two with coffee at Clover Grill, lunch for two at Bywater Bar.B.Que, dinner for two at Petunias, a black and white polka dot purse decorative lamp from EGM VIII Rona Conners and Bob Boler, $25 bar tab from Big Daddy's, DVD created by Cafe Lafitte's DJ Michael Kolb, $25 bar tab from Corner Pocket, bottle of Maker's Mark from Cowpokes, bottle of Herradura Tequila from Cutter's, $25 bar tab from Friendly Bar, $25 bar tab from Golden Lantern, 2 large Separators at Good Friends, $25 bar tab from JohnPaul's, bottle of Myers Dark Rum from Ninth Circle, $25 bar tab from Phoenix, t-shirt and Wife Beater Shirt from Rawhide, bottle of Grey Goose from Society Page, $25 bar tab and hat from Starlight By The Park, lace pride tank and t-shirt from Gay Pride.

Sponsorship checks totaling $4,250 were presented including: Platinum $1,000 sponsorships from Steve Mettner/Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, and Elizabeth Bouvier and Stephen Murrell; Gold $500 sponsorship from Krewe of Amon Ra; Silver $250 sponsorships from EGM VIII Tom "Rona" Conners and Bob Boler, Wood Enterprises, EGM IX Safonda Peters and Stuart Nettles, Crescent City Kings, EGM VII Opal Masters and Darwin Reed; and Bronze $100 sponsorships from Miss Gay America 2006 Nicole DuBois, Elias Productions/The Cast of Glitz, Toby Lefort, King Amon Ra XLIII Paul Davis & Tami Tarmac, Alan Kelley.

2008. LSGRA hopes your bar, business, and/or organization will participate in the race first and foremost by entering / sponsoring a team. The cost to enter – FREE! For this event, LSGRA is asking you to help support the organization as it helps support your business/organization during the race. Here is what is planned The race will begin in the French Quarter at Cafe Lafitte in Exile and end in the Marigny at Cowpokes. Each team will consist of four (4) people. Teams will need a 4 wheel “wagon” (built, borrowed, bought; cannot be motorized and must be small enough to be wheeled down the sidewalks of the Quarter). The decorated wagon will be pushed or pulled from bar to bar. One member of the team must start the race in “Cowgirl Drag” to consist of the following: Hat, wig, dress, hose, shoes, lipstick and some color on the eyes. This team member will begin the race riding in the wagon. Teams will be required to stop at each participating bar along the designated route.

At each bar, team members will be required to do the following: (1) At least 3 members of each team must have/finish a shot or drink at the bar.

Note that one member may elect to be the ‘designated team driver’ and therefore is exempt from consuming alcoholic beverages.

(2) Each bar will have some “challenge” which requires the whole team to compete in. Keep in mind that the challenge is meant to hold a team in the bar for approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Some challenges might be as follows: each member must roll a pair of “snake eyes”; win a game of Blackjack (get a 21); mini scavenger hunt; or some other fun thing

the bar comes up with. Once a team finishes their drinks and the challenge, the bar manager will present the team with a flag and then they are off to the next designated stop along the race.

During the race, team members will sell raffle tickets. The grand prize of this raffle is a round trip ticket on Jet Blue Airlines good for travel in the continental U.S. Raffle tickets are available from participating teams. The drawing will be held on March 15th. once all teams have completed the race. The team selling the most raffle tickets will receive half of the raffle ticket sale proceeds! This could be BIG BUCKS for the team to use as they see fit – a charity / organization fund-raiser or split the money between the team members. The other half of the raffle ticket proceeds will be used by LSGRA towards the costs associated with hosting the IGRA Convention.

The members of LSGRA believe this is a great event to increase awareness of and involvement in LSGRA, IGRA and the sport of gay rodeo by local residents, organizations and businesses.

The Race Route starts at Lafitte's (Bourbon and Dumaine), goes up Dumaine to Rampart, up Rampart to St. Louis, St. Louis to Burgundy, Burgundy to St. Ann, St. Ann to Royal, Royal to Golden Lantern (1239 Royal). Teams will gather at Golden Lantern and then move as a group to the Marigny. Once in the Marigny, teams will proceed based on the order and time they arrived at the Golden Lantern.

From Golden Lantern its up Barracks to Chartres, Chartres to Franklin, Franklin to Burgundy, Burgundy to Elysian Fields, Elysian Fields to North Rampart, North

Wacky Wagon Race March 15 Benefits LSGRA

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he Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association (LSGRA) is proud to host the International Gay Rodeo Association’s 24th. Annual Convention and Royalty Competition October 29, 2008 – November 1, 2008 here in New Orleans. The organization is excited about bringing in approximately 250 of the finest cowboys, cowgirls, and the IGRA Executive Board to New Orleans.

In order for LSGRA to host a quality convention for IGRA, the group will need the support of the local gay community – individuals, organizations and businesses. From time to time, LSGRA will be asking for your assistance in its endeavors. LSGRA has a number of fund-raisers planned over the coming months to help cover the costs of hosting the convention.

The first major event will be the Wacky Wagon Race held on Saturday, March 15,

Rampart to Marigny, ending at Cowpokes, 2240 St. Claude.

As of press time, participating bars include Lafitte's, Starlight, Voodoo, Rawhide, Golden Lantern, Friendly Bar, Cutter's, JohnPaul's, Phoenix, and Cowpokes.

For more information, contact LSGRA President Lance Pippin, 504.915.3339, or lance@lsgra.com.

6th Annual Marigny Bunny Hop Saturday, March 22

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he 6th annual Marigny Bunny Hop and Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl in New Orleans is set for Saturday, March 22 beginning at 2pm. The crawl travels to eight Marigny businesses starting at Cutter's, 706 Franklin, this year.

Cutter's will award the Most Glamorous Bonnet trophy. Remaining stops in order on route and trophies awarded include: Big Daddy’s - Widest Bonnet, Mimi’s - Tallest Bonnet, Friendly Bar - Most Creative Bonnet, JohnPaul's - Best Newbie Bonnet (for first time participants), Phoenix - Butchest Bonnet, Kajun Pub - Most Unusual Bonnet, and Cowpokes - Best Group and Ambush Magazine presenting Best of Best Bonnet.

Harrah’s Marches Into Spring With A Tribute To Ray Charles

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arrah’s New Orleans invites you to move to the soulful sounds of a musical legend at A Tribute to Ray Charles, March 13 – 15. Shows begin each evening at 8pm at Harrah’s Theatre.

Patrick Lamb Productions is producing A Tribute to Ray Charles. Saxophonist and vocalist Patrick Lamb has collaborated with Lawrence Sieberth, a New Orleans musician, to assemble the 18-piece group, made up of eleven New Orleans musicians and seven West Coast vocalists.

Enjoy this musical journey as these talented musicians and singers perform such hits as I Got a Woman, Georgia On My Mind, What’d I Say, Night Time is The Right Time and many more Ray Charles hits.

Guests are invited to groove to the masterful melodies of Ray Charles that forever changed the landscape of American Music. During a career spanning more than five decades, Ray Charles won 12 Grammy awards, was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll, Jazz and R&B Halls of Fame and received the National Medal of Arts Award.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at Harrah’s box office, by calling 504.533.6600, or on-line at Ticketmaster.com. You must be at least 21 to attend shows at Harrah’s Theatre.

For more information about the show and show times, log on to www.harrahsneworleans.com.

Catch the X-Girls, Glitz & Chippendales at Harrah’s New Orleans in April

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the "official" dish ...from Main-6 a trip down South to show you what they’ve got. The X-Girls heat up Harrah’s Theatre April 3 - 5. Showtimes are 7pm on April 3, and 7pm and 10pm on April 4 and 5.

Six beautiful and talented female dancers will perform a variety of styles of

dance, combined with outrageous props such as bungees, bathtubs and beds.

This 90-minute show is sure to get your heart racing.

From April 19 - 20, Harrah’s New Orleans invites you to the ultimate girls’ night out! The Chippendales, the world’s most recognizable name in ladies’ entertainment, will tantalize audiences with shows at 7pm and 10pm each evening.

Guests will be mesmerized by the Chippendales’ sinful schoolboy charm and alluring moves. Experience these icons of American culture and see why

they’re considered a must-see for every woman.

Sandwiched between the saucy XGirls and sexy Chippendales in mid-April, the fabulous female impersonators of GLITZ return to Harrah’s New Orleans after a popular run earlier this year. Performances of GLITZ, the Art of Female Impersonation, will be held at 9pm on April 11 and 12, and at 7pm on April 13.

GLITZ is an avant-garde production that showcases the outrageous and extraordinary impersonations of legendary female performers such as Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross, Marilyn Monroe and Cher.

Roy Haylock hosts the show as the infamous “Bianca del Rio,” the renowned personality known throughout New Orleans and New York.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at Harrah’s box office, by calling 504.533.6600, or on-line at Ticketmaster.com. You must be at least 21 to attend shows at Harrah’s Theatre.

More information about the shows and show times are available at www.harrahsneworleans.com.

Houston Trans Groups Observe Unity Month

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n March, the Houston Transgender Unity Committee joins with other local transgender organizations in presenting Unity Month. During this month every year, members of the trans groups in the area encourage one another to participate in the meetings and activities of the different groups. encouraging a spirit of collaboration and support.

“Houston is home to one of the most vital, dynamic transgender communities in the United States, and we are honored to help spread the word during Unity Month

every year,” says Lilly Roddy, chair of the Unity Committee, the nonprofit consortium of area transgender organizations Unity Month events include the following: *Helping TransGenders Anonymous* meets every Monday, 7pm, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Havens Center (1827 W. Alabama). *Community Advisory Board* meets at every Thursday, 7pm at the Houston GLBT Community Center (3400 Montrose Blvd., Suite 207). *Tau Chi*, the Houston chapter of TriEss, Society for the Second Self, holds its monthly meeting on March 15, 7:30pm, at My Dee Dee’s Pie Shoppe & Deli (301 W. Gulf Bank Rd). Attorney and activist Phyllis Randolph Frye will speak on transgender legal issues during the meeting. *TATS-Houston *meets on March 22, 4pm, at the Houston GLBT Community Center. *STAG/Some Transgenders Are Guys *meets on March 22, 5pm, at the Houston GLBT Community Center.

Additional support-and-social groups in the transgender community: *Diamond T Girls* (www.diamondtgirls.com) *Transgendered Houston Covergirls* (http://groups.yahoo.com/ groupTransgenderedHoustonCovergirls) *Diamond of Hope Society*, a new educational and philanthropic group founded by Vanity Wilde, owner of Vanity: A Transformation Studio (www.vanitytransformations.com).

More information on most of these groups is available at the Unity Committee website, www.htuc.org, and at the TransHouston website, www.transhouston.com.

Unity Month activities are a prelude to the annual Houston Transgender Unity Banquet, one of the largest single-night trans events in the nation. This year’s banquet, the 16th annual event organized and hosted by the Unity Committee, is Saturday, April 26, 6:30pm-1am, at the Sheraton Brookhollow Houston (3000 North Loop West). Tickets are $50 in ad-

vance ($60 at the door) and can be purchased at Vanity: A Trans-formation Studio (1442 Yale, 832/767-3252) and on-line through Ticketweb via www.htuc.org. Proceeds from ticket sales support the Peggy Rudd Transgender Scholarship Fund, which for the third year will award scholarships to trans-identified students pursuing higher education.

Jennifer Finney Boylan, whose acclaimed 2003 memoir She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders was one of the first best-selling books by a transgender author, will present the keynote speech at the 2008 Houston Transgender Unity Banquet. Boylan’s latest book, I’m Looking Through You: Growing Up Haunted-A Memoir, was recently released.

In addition to Unity Month and the Unity Banquet, projects of the Unity Committee include the Brenda Thomas Memorial New Year’s Day Social in January, GLBT Pride Month activities in June, Transgender Day of Remembrance in November, and the Rudd Scholarship Fund.

Unity Committee representatives frequently speak to schools, businesses, and organizations.

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ay Easter Parade presenting sponsor, Queen Fashions' Electra City and Tittie Toulouse, hosted the 6th annual Spring Fever: A Star Studded Benefit Gala & Auction at 4 Seasons in Metairie. The event brought in $3,211 for the 9th Gay Easter Parade benefiting Food For Friends including $506 from stage performance tips and raffle, $980 from auctions, $225 donation from 4 Seasons' Chuck Turner and $1,500 sponsorship from Queen Fashions/Deva. Both Electra and Tittie are on the Board of Directors of the Gay Easter Parade, and Electra reigns as Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XXXIV and Easter Grand Marshal IV.

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utter's Mac McAll, and Easter Grand Marshal IX and Society Page's Orlando Aloe, celebrate Joe Truxillo's birthday blowout along with Big Daddy's Rusty LaRoux and Bywater Bar.B.Que's Mike Murray, with a scrumptious buffet and cake at Society Page in New Orleans.

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utter's Jimmy Kilgour, Mac McAll and Dudley LeBlanc presented Cutter's annual Oscar Party in New Orleans complete with Jimmy's beef stroganoff, shrimp and tortellini in parmesan cheese sauce, baked brie with cherries and pecans, and Jess' baby greens with spinach, manderin orange slices, pecans and red onions with vinaigrette de Italia.

he 7th annual Super Star Studded Drag Extravaganza & Auction raised $6,759 for the 9th Gay Easter Parade benefiting Food For Friends at Cowpokes in New Orleans. The door brought in $390, stage performance tips $669, auction $1,450, and sponsorships $4,250. The annual show starred Easter Grand Marshals (EGMs), Carnival queens and major titleholders. Emcees were EGM V Princesse Stephaney and EGM VII Opal Masters. Photo: (front) Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XXXIII Regina Adams, Prom Queen Countess C. Alice, Miss Gay Pride '05 Tami Tarmac, Queen Petronius XLVII Dawn Falgout-Loebig, King Cake Queen XIV Princesse Stephaney; (back) Queen Amon Ra XLIII and GEP Board Member Opal Masters, Miss America Rhonda Roget, King Cake Queen XV & EGM I & Miss LSGRA Marsha Naquin-Delain, Queen Satyricon VI Carlotta Mack, EGMs IX Safonda Peters & Orlando Aloe, Miss Ho Down Amanda Straddle, Miss Louisiana Leatherette Solitiare.

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enus Shante' Da Vis and Chris C join mega star Thea Austin following her sold out live performance along with Robyn (center front), and B-Bob's Jerry Ehlen at B-Bob's in downtown Mobile, Alabama.

ueen and King Amon Ra XLIII Opal Masters and Paul Davis welcomed new members at the Krewe of Amon Ra Rush Party XLIV hosted at Cowpokes in New Orleans.

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ndy Denmark and Randy Patterson celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a Holy Union ceremony at King Of Peace Metropolitan Community Church in St. Petersburg, Florida on February 23rd.

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he officers of the Krewe of Petronius including treasurer Jimmy DeBlanc, president Arthur Alarcon, captain Bill McCarthy, function lieutenant and Queen Petronius XLVII Dawn Falgout-Loebig, secretary Mae Falgout and ball lieutenant Craig Schexnayder welcomed new members at the krewe's 48th rush party hosted at JohnPaul's in New Orleans.

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EGM IX Safonda Peters joins Chuck Turner, top bidder at $600 for “Ash Wednesday” 2001 Poster by Larry Graham

Easter Grand Marshals I Marsha Naquin-Delain, III Timm Holt, IV Electra City, V Princesse Stephaney, VII Opal Masters, IX Safonda Peters & IX Orlando Aloe

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Miss Gay Pride ’06 Elizabeth Bouvier Emcees Opal Masters & Princesse Stephaney flank Lords of Leather Pres.

Gary Vandeventer, top bidder at $600 for the “Day in Old N’awlins Easter Basket” Co-emcees EGMs VII Opal Masters & V Princesse Stephaney

Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XXXII Donnie Jay

Door volunteer's Kevin & Barry join Fleur De Lis Divas’ Brittney O’Bryan Miss Gay Pride ’05 Tami Tarmac

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Marcy Marcell

Miss America Rhonda Roget

The Men of the Gay Easter Parade: EGMs I Rip Naquin-Delain, III Timm Holt, VIII Michael Elias & IX Orlando Aloe Miss Ho Down Amanda Straddle

Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XXXIII Regina Adams

Miss Louisiana Leatherette Solitaire

The Betties own Raven Dubay

The Queens of Gay Carnival: King Cake Queen XV Marsha Naquin-Delain, Queen Amon Ra XLIII Opal Masters, Queen Petronius XLVII Dawn Falgout-Loebig & Queen Satyricon VI Carlotta Mack

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7th Super Star Studded Drag Extravaganza & Auction raises $6,759 for 9th Gay Easter Parade at Cowpokes ~ New Orleans photos: Regina Adams, Darwin Reed

Prom Queen Countess C. Alice

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the pink pastor

by Rev. Clinton Crawshaw, 504.214.4340 E-mail: pastor@bigeasymcc.com www.bigeasymcc.com www.thebigeasymccblog.blogspot.com

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pride corner/new orleans by Todd Blauvelt, pridefestneworleans@yahoo.com s you all know the New Orleans Gay community is inundated with celebrations and festivities throughout the year and all of our planning committees try to respect, honor and support each other. Well with that said, once again it is our turn.

Gay Pride 2008 is scheduled to take place at Washington Square Park on June 28th and 29th this year and with the festival we are bringing back the Gay Pride Parade on the evening of the 29th.

We have been hosting a few fundraising events and are planning to hold several more between now and the festival. Anyone interested in hosting an event for us should contact our fund-raising chair, Stephanie Lee Grathouse. Next up is our party called “Pride Purple” at JohnPaul’s on March 22.

Our entertainment director, Rikki Redd, has been in contact with several top notch entertainers to fill our stages for our two day event. Our festival director, Ceasar Trafficante, has been coordinating all of the logistics of the festival and set up. Our Chair Dee Cooley has been leading the march for the parade. And our sponsorship chair Todd Blauvelt has been wooing local and national underwriters to help us in our cause.

Joining our already loyal sponsors from last year Bud Light and Sir Speedy are Harrah’s New Orleans and the McDonald’s Corporation. Harrah’s is really excited to honor one of their favorite

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employee’s Toby Lefort who will reign as Grand Marshal over the Gay Pride Parade this year and McDonald’s wants the community to become aware of their efforts to support equality in the work place and the world. McDonald’s includes domestic partners in their employee benefits program and has sponsored a float in last year’s San Francisco Gay Pride. Randy Lee of the Great Southern Region of McDonald’s is leading their participation in the New Orleans Gay Pride festivities and looks forward to hosting a family friendly tent for children at this year’s festival.

Karol Brandt of Harrah’s is heading up the drive to assist with the Gay Pride Parade and wants the community to know how open Harrah’s is with their gay friendly employment opportunities and wants people to know that Harrah’s is committed to supporting local events such as Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, and now the Gay Pride Festival.

Others who have supported us this season through prize raffle items and gift certificates include: Starlight by the Park, Tubby’s Golden Lantern, Petunias Restaurant, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, Dauphine Orleans Hotel, Hooka Cafe, Head Quarters Salon, Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome, the lovely Lisa Lynn, Audubon Nature Institute, Cafe Pontabla and the Krewe of Petronius.

Other donations worthy of mention are those cash donations received through our Pride Rainbow Sponsors Club, our sole Rainbow level sponsor at this

ulture is the bedrock of identity, and for us in the LGBT community is vital to remember our culture. Our culture is amongst the richest of any group in human society – it includes a strong spiritual element (the numerous gay and lesbian saints and religious leaders stretch back into the earliest Christian history) but also has its own language. Language? I hear you say.. surely not? Oh yes! LGBT people have their own ‘language’ - an entire dialect designed to be incomprehensible to outsiders, to protect themselves from scorn and persecution. This language flourished in England for over four hundred years, and has not entirely died out even today. It is called Parlary (or Palari – pronounced pa-la-ree).

Just like proper English is known as the ‘Queen’s English’ broad Parlary was known as ‘Queen’s Parlary’ for an altogether different reason!

So why is the Pink Pastor writing about a gay dialect from England? Well, first of all it is endlessly fascinating, and secondly, it shows continuity between our GLBT brothers and sisters centuries ago and today – just like we have an unbroken spiritual continuity that has ‘hard wired’ us into Christianity since the time of Christ. In spirituality as in other areas, we must not think we are clamoring for inclusion, we are claiming what is already ours - we have built the structure that is Christianity as much as anyone else, and we have contributed disproportionately to mainstream culture; we cannot beg admittance to something we have been in for centuries!

I bring up Parlary especially because it shows how closely linked our ancestors were to every other group that inhabited society. Parlary is descended from ‘Lingua Franca’ a trading language used in time is Madam Adam Hawkins with a donation of $1,000. We have two Red level sponsors at $100 each, Glenn O’Berry and Ron Bimes. If any of you would like to join our Rainbow club we invite you to visit our website at www.nolapridefest.org.

On the website you can also find information regarding donations, volunteer opportunities, booth rental applications, float rental for the parade and view photos of our events.

This past weekend we hosted comedienne Grace Fraga at the Country Club.

Grace is a former Big Easy Entertainment award recipient and intends to perform this year at Gay Pride Fest New Orleans.

The festival and entertainment committees are still looking for artists interested in performing and you can contact those committees at festival@nolapridefest.org or entertainment@nolapridefest.org.

We are all excited about the return of a two day festival and parade and look forward to seeing you all there. Start making plans now for the best festival in years.

medieval Europe, but contains elements of Romany (Gypsy), Italian, English, Yiddish and ‘backslang’ - the language of London’s criminal underworld in the 18th and 19th centuries. This is fertile and rich soil we are digging through here – acknowledging our cultural heritage can only make us stronger and help build pride in our community - all things essential for us to claim our rightful place in the 21st century.

The title to this article – ‘Bona to Varda your dolly old eek’ is taken from a 1960’s British radio show called ‘Round the Horne’ where the two main characters where outrageous queens who spoke in Parlary, to the vast amusement of pretty much the whole country at the time. It means ‘nice to see your lovely old face’, as ‘varda’ is Parlary for ‘look’ or ‘see’ and ‘eek’ is Parlary for face. ‘Dolly’ is generally used to mean anything desirable or attractive, and ‘Bona’ means good.

Here is a quick Parlary 101 incorporating a few common phrases from 19th century Parlary – ‘I have just been to the police station’ – ‘I’ve been up the charpering carsey’ ‘You have a very attractive figure – good legs’ – ‘Bona Lucoddy, just varda those thews!’

‘It’s a raid! Let’s leave the bar quickly!’

– ‘Cop Bung!! Scarper the bungery!’

‘God help that poor woman’ – ‘Devlesa preserve that poor polone’ ‘That man is gay’ – either a euphemism like ‘she don’t tell no lies!’ or a literal Parlary phrase like ‘That Omee is an Omipolone’.

Confused? Good – that was the intention. By speaking Parlary LGBT people -especially gay men - could talk, confide, plot, do business and seek partners without anyone having a clue what they were saying. The full vocabulary is several thousand words and phrases, enough to completely mask any area of life in the pink haze of Parlary, and to save our ancestors from imprisonment and death. Let’s build sufficient pride in our past that we don’t have to beg for our future, we can claim it as ours by right.

Glossary: Bona – good, admirable, from the Italian and Latin.

Bungery – A public house - ‘pub’, often of a low nature.

Bevvy – an alcoholic drink.

Carsey – any place, often a building; in modern British slang it means a toilet (from ‘little house’) Charpering – seeking, looking hence charpering carsey for ‘Police station’ – a place where they investigate things.

Devlesa – God, from the Romany (Gypsy).

Eek or ecaf – face.

Fakements – worldy goods and possession.

Latty – home.

Lucoddy – body.

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sappho psalm

by Toni J.P. Pizanie E-mail: Psalmwrite@aol.com

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or years I have been writing about the precious, my favorite person in my extended family, Dr. Amy, my God-child. You’ve visited with us through Dental School, Medical School and Residency, and the ups and downs of friends and lovers. Maybe it has been Amy’s exposure to “out” Aunt Toni for she has been a supportive part of the gay community since her teens.

Recently after ten years of deep friendship, Amy married her best friend, former Investment Banker turned musician, song writer and Nashville personality, Bud. Her maid of honor was Gaynor, an out and proud Lesbian since high school who has been in a committed relationship for five years.

During the wedding and reception at Woodland Plantation in West Pointe a la Hache, I was amazed at the number of their gay and lesbian extended family and the acceptance of their straight family and friends. This gathering of over 200 people from all walks of life, levels of education and social standing mixed lovingly, joyously and comfortably.

My favorite of Amy’s friend is Dr. John who I met through the Mayor’s Advisory Committee when he was just starting Med School. Due to demands, John had to drop out of the Committee which was sad because he had many talents to share with the community. That was about ten years ago and I have tried to keep track of him during the passing time. Much to my shock, this handsome, tall, sweet man is single today. What a catch!!

I have written about Gaynor many times. She and I took a month long trip to England and Italy what seems like another lifetime ago. Thanks to me she met her life mate, Ann, a woman I met in Portland who was going through a difficult time after a breakup with her then girlfriend. I also had the pleasure of traveling with Ann in the Canadian west.

Anyway back to Gaynor who looked lovelier than I’ve ever seen her in a deep blue halter top gown. My only shock was to see her salt and pepper hair which was once a beautiful brunette – a color that I loved. Her former partner – another Ann – was also there looking just fantastic in a tailored suit. It was great to see them all again after an absence of too many years.

I finally got to meet the wonderful couple Shamus and Harry who live in the Marigny. We were once neighbors and didn’t even know it. Shamus is a delight and I was sorry that every time we got a chance to talk someone came along to steal one of us away from the other.

Shamus is eclectic and there was nothing that I didn’t like about him especially the shy and quiet Harry who I’d love to get to know better.

John Arthur, Amy’s friend and hairdresser from Charleston, made the trip along with several doctors from Charleston that work with Amy. I had met John Arthur on my first visit to Amy several years ago. He claims to be a homosexual but not gay. He’s a diva who claims to be Charleston society. Amy and I thought we might make a love connection with him and Dr. John but luckily for John that didn’t happen.

Gay couples enjoying a straight wedding and being so comfortable that no one seemed to notice a difference, something conservative politicians seem to think is abnormal. There was also an elderly lesbian couple – perhaps in their 70s – who mixed with Amy’s parents, uncle, and cousins with ease. People are all the same basically regardless of the hate spread by religious hypocrites in fearful ignorance. I believe in the six degrees of separation, and concede that we are all related if for no other reason than we are all created by the one God, no matter what you call her.

If all religious people thought the way of peace and love and harmony, there would be no difference made over sexual-

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by Donnie "Jager" Jay, SDGM XXXII E-mail: donniejay@hotmail.com

I Should Have Been There, But I'm Still Here

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hat a two weeks this has been, my dears. I was going to be out of town and

the pink pastor ...from Main-18 Nantee – none, denuded or sometimes undesirable (complex word!)

Oglefake – spectacles.

Omee – man.

Omipolone – gay man.

Polone – Woman.

Scarper – run, depart.

Thews – legs.

Varda – Look.

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Trust me, there is plenty more where this came from!

Revd Clinton Crawshaw is the Pastor of The Big Easy Metropolitan Community Church in new Orleans. They meet every Sunday at 5pm at 1333 S. Carrollton Ave. NOLA 70118 – ring or e-mail for details. pastor@bigeasymcc.com 504.214.4340.

ity. I told the Episcopal priest who married Amy and Bud that I once attended St. Anna’s Episcopal Church on Esplanade Avenue but was now a member of the Church of Christ the Liberator. He was very aware of who we are and why. He seemed pleased to be able to speak with someone from this church and share ideas about belief and acceptance. That was a great comfort to me. I’ve seen great growth in religion in my life, and am saddened that the extremes – Roman Catholicism, Baptist-Pentecostal – cannot adjust their narrow thinking to practice the word of God. But that is a subject for another article and one that I have written about before – enough said. The wedding was beautiful, Amy was beautiful, the plantation was beautiful and even the weather was beautiful. It had rained for days before the wedding and we prayed for sun to dry the ground for the outdoor ceremony. The sun did indeed comply and the gardens were beautiful too. As planned, the wedding took place perfectly except Gaynor’s heals were sinking into the softer grassy patches coming down the aisle. She is just too accustomed to wearing Birkenstocks.

Woodland Plantation just a few years ago was devastated by time and Katrina.

The forward thinking speculators purchased the plantation and rebuilt/remodeled this Louisiana treasure. A veranda runs the length of both the front and back of the structure, and was the meeting spot for all the guests staying on site especially us smokers. It was the place we all gathered on Sunday morning to eat leftover wedding cake before Amy opened gifts.

In addition to the house, another structure was moved to the location. It was once a chapel and is now the reception hall, dining area and bar. I understand that the historical departments of the state and parish that governs the remodeling of such sites did not want to allow the Chapel building to be placed on the grounds. The clever entrepreneurs said, OK, we will just destroy the Chapel building. That got lots of attention and also permission to keep the structure in tact at the site. Bravo, free thinkers.

The reception was held inside the Chapel building and flowed onto the large covered patio adjacent to it. The band was great. The dancing was lively and lasted into the evening but I think that was due to the open bar. The best entertainment was after the band left and the Nashville guests gathered to jam. We heard several of Bud’s songs and one written with Mark Stephen Jones who has a great reputation as a song writer. Bud and Mark were having a song recorded by Hank Williams, Jr. the week after the wedding – this perfect timing was quite a gift.

My knee had not healed enough to dance but I certainly enjoy every aspect of the three day event. The exceptionally happy couple planned to honeymoon in New Orleans and Jamaica before returning to Charleston. I am really thankful for my extended family and proud that I can be a close part of their lives.

It is important for members of the GLBT community to educate by example, and that is what I have tried to do with everyone I meet. It has served me well and hopefully I’ve changed some hearts along the way as my extended family has richly changed mine.

Postscript: I have just learned of the passing of Alfred Doolittle, the long time

obituaries

Farewell Melissa Blue June 6, 1968-Feb. 27, 2008

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elissa Blue (Melissa Candice McClinton) departed this life on Wednesday, February 27. She was a native of New Orleans and a past Satyricon Queen of 12th Night. A memorial was held on March 8 for friends and family.

Alfred McLaughlin Doolittle

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lfred McLaughlin Doolittle, age 71 years, was swept from his New Orleans Faerie Playhouse home into Heaven by a flock of angels on Sunday, March 2, 2008, at 11:55pm. He is survived by soul mate and love rock of 35 years, Stewart Perry Butler, his adopted son. Son of the late Jean McLaughlin and Jefferson James Doolittle, Alfred was a native of San Francisco, CA and a New Orleans resident since 1973.

He held a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California - Berkley and a Master’s Degree from San Francisco State University in Creative Writing. He was a member of Zeta Psi Fraternity and was a self-employed writer.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alfred’s memory may be made to P-FLAG/ New Orleans, P. O. Box 15515, New Orleans, LA 70175.

He was loved by a family of friends that will miss him. partner of Stewart Butler. My heart is very heavy over this loss. Alfred and Stewart were a force in our community, and my love and prayers go out to Stewart. He has many loving friends so I am confident that Stewart will have the support he needs during this mourning period. Still, love like theirs forms a bond that never dies. Alfred will be in our hearts until we meet again beyond this limited life.

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one last song ...from Main-20 able to attend, I simply say that I would love to but I had other plans for that day. Well this happened to me on the weekend of February 22nd. It all started when I received an invitation in the mail. It read: Sharing our love, life and laughter. Celebrating 25 wonderful years. Randy Patterson and Andy Denmark invite you to share in the joy of their Holy Union Saturday, the 23 of February, 2008 at two o’clock in the afternoon. King of Peach Metropolitan Community Church, St. Petersburg, Florida. A reception will follow in the church social hall.

Well you could have bowled me over.

Randy as many of you may or not know is the notorious Phyllis Denmark, formerly of our fair city and my own revue, Divas “R” Us, which had played for much to long a time at the former Golden Lantern Bar on Royal Street, now known as Tubby’s Golden Lantern. Where I might add, at this point, that despite the untrue rumors I am still working. Though my hours have changed, at my request, I am now working Monday and Tuesday from one in the afternoon to nine at night, and then on Wednesday’s from eight in the morning till one at the afternoon. Yes, we are now opening at one in the morning at the request of the many coffee clutch patrons, so don’t forget to stop in and see us and that is seven days a week. With Lance on Tuesday morning and Tommy the other five mornings. Anyway now back to the wedding.

Well if Phyllis finally convinced dear Andy to tie the knot after all these years, you know I was just going to have to attend in person just to find out the whole scoop of what she was holding over his head, or where she got the gun to hold in his back.

Or perhaps, and this may just be the real reason that I just had to be there, was there some new sexual position or technique she had learned in the lust filled tropics of South Florida. Well if that was it, I was determined to find out by being there.

And so began my conniving to get there as fast and cheap as possible. Well hello Jet Blue, my way to go anywhere, after getting a friend of a friend of a friend’s help I managed to get a buddy pass for less than eighty dollars. I was on my way.

With just a little more than an one hour layover at JFK airport in New York on Friday morning I would be in Tampa by one in the afternoon. Andy had a wonderful room set up for me at a close by hotel. Phyllis’ two sisters were driving in to be there for them and were staying at their home. We would all go out to dinner that evening, after which I would just possibly go out for a little carousing, my nature being what it is. The next day I would help my dear sister prepare some of the food for that reception that afternoon, then the ceremony, and the next afternoon I would be headed home again to be back at work the following Monday afternoon. A great two day trip, at a minimal amount of cash and I would be there for this historic event.

That Friday morning, I arrived at the airport via Chuck and his trustee White Cab, at 5:30am, plenty of time to check in.

Check in was a breeze, thanks to Jeff who assured me there would be no trouble with stand by flights on either trip. I was off and on my way. Now getting into the concourse through security is a bit difficult with my missing half of left foot. It is just hard to get in and out of my specially made

shoes. They are a bitch to get on and even worse to get back on, what takes a normal person but a second or two takes me about ten to fifteen minutes, you should see airport security checking me out during this process. I truly feel as if I am under a spotlight performing onstage again. Well that over I made my way to the proper embarking area, spread my carry on things over two seats and began to do the morning puzzle in the Times-Picayune. Well I must have been heavy into the paper, because I really didn’t hear the message come over the loud speaker about my flight to New York, but I kind of got the message that something was wrong when all the other passengers picked up their collective things and headed out of the area towards the Jet Blue check in station.

Let them go I thought to myself, I’ll just wait until after the crowd got settled and sign on the next flight.

So I sat and finished my puzzle, then went back out into the Airport lobby. There was still a long line at the Jet Blue counter so I was hungry and got a small breakfast.

After I finished eating I came out and there

were just two people waiting to be served at the airline counter, so I got into the line.

Jeff was busy when it was my turn and so I asked a very polite young lady if I could get a seat on the next flight out today, at which time she smiled at me and gave me a slight wink. Surely this woman couldn’t have been flirting with an old fruit like me.

She wasn’t. She laughed, I’m sure you heard that all flights to New York have been cancelled. I laughed, “Just kidding. How about tomorrow.” You’ll have to call this evening she replied politely. I headed to the exit; stopping only to call my sister to come pick me up, which she did two hours later, please don’t ask. When I got home there was a message telling me that my Jet Blue flight to Tampa had been cancelled. No crap, I never made it into New York, that flight had been cancelled also.

That evening with firm resolve, you know I do not give up easily. I made the call to re-reserve the next morning, my idea is a simple one if I do get there at 1pm, Saturday I can cab it directly to the church for the 2pm nuptials and then stay for they reception, which I’m sure you all know is

the best part anyway. Well here I go again; they had no available flights until the next Monday morning. Well that certainly would do me no good unless; I called Phyllis immediately and explained my problem.

Honey, I said to her, I won’t be able to come in for your wedding, but I can get there in time for the honeymoon, how about that?

This was met by total silence, not a word came from the phone until I heard a voice say to me. "If you’d like to make a call hang up." I’m sorry Randy I really did try. I know I should have been there but alas I’m still here. few quick notes on the Marigny Theatre and To Do Productions this season. Marigny Theatre begins its 2008 season this week with the opening of Tuesdays with Morrie opening on March 14th. The show will play on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 6pm. There will be no performance on Easter Sunday. Tickets are $25 each, students with ID and seniors $20.

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Guest star's Dauphne Beauvoir & Valerie Kolby-Carrington

Lola, Cutter’s Mac, b-day boy Trux, Bill & Toby celebratin’

Krewe of Mwindo’s Kelley & Byron join EGM IX Orlando

Paul, Henry, b-day boy Trux & Dennis

A friend, Trux, Jamilla & Rene celebratin’ Trux’s b-day

Lord Consort Doug Minich & Lord King Michael Ducote B-day boy Joe, Mike & Casey

4 Seasons' Chuck Turner & Brad Held flank Starlight’s Jaded Jade

Lords of Leather Pres. Gary Vandeventer, Special Function Lt. Alan Kelley & Capt. David Boyd

Bywater Bar.B.Que’s Mike Murray, b-day celebrant Joe Truxillo & EGM IX Orlando Aloe

Cutter’s Mac McAll & Big Daddy’s Rusty LaRoux

Bronze Sponsor Tony Leggio, EGM IX Orlando Aloe & Silver Sponsor Gary Vandeventer Marsha & Rip ambush b-day boy Joe Guest star Dylan Cox

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Richard, Trux, Rodney, Robert & friend celebrate Trux’s birthday

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Miss Golden Lantern, Miss D guest stars

EGM VII Opal Masters hits the stage

Don, Cedric, b-day boy Trux, L.G.

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Putting on the Ritz

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ell this is in reality the Easter issue, and I know that I covered that in the last issue skipping Saint Patrick’s Day completely. But I’ve covered Corned Beef and Cabbage variations till I’m blue in the face.

So here is another great Easter dinner if you invite six to eight friends over and really want to go over budget, it doesn’t have to

be a holiday but if you're feeling flush, serve this menu.

FRENCH ONION SOUP 4 large onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings ½ cup butter, melted 2 ¼ cups Beef stock or 2 (10 ½ ounce) cans beef broth, undiluted 2 cups water

¼ cup dry white wine ¼ teaspoon pepper 8 (3/4 inch) slices French Bread, toasted 8 slices Swiss cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese Sauté onion in butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat for twenty minutes or until tender. Gradually add beef broth and next three ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, fifteen minutes. Place 8 oven proof serving bowls on a baking sheet. Place one bread slice in each bowl; ladle soup over bread. Top each with a cheese slice; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Broil 5½ inches from the heat until cheese melts. Yield eight servings.

LEMON SORBET 3 cups boiling water 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind ½ cup lemon juice Combine boiling water and sugar in a large bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves; let cool. Add lemon rind and juice. Pour mixture into a nine inch square pan; cover and freeze until almost firm. Spoon into a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed until slushy. Return to pan, and refreeze till firm. Let stand at room temperature five minutes before serving. Scoop into a martini glass and serve at once. Yield: 4 cups.

HAZELNUT ENCRUSTED RACK OF LAMB ¼ cup coarse-grained Dijon mustard 2 (8 rib) rib lamb roasts (2 ¾ - 3 pounds each) trimmed ¼ cup fine, dry breadcrumbs (commercial) ½ cup finely chopped hazelnuts ¼ cup finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or I teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Cherry-Wine sauce recipe follows Spread mustard over lamb rib roasts. Combine breadcrumbs and the next five ingredients; mix well. Pat on lamb rib roasts evenly. Place roasts in a lightly greased [continued on Main-25]

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by Glenn Meche, a nominee for Best Director of a Comedy, (Valhalla – a To Do Production) The Big Easy award for 2008.

Following Tuesday with Morrie, To Do Productions will present it’s first production of the year, Regrets Only by Paul Rudnick. Opening April 11th, with a preview on April 10th, this comedy of manners explores the latest topics in marriage, friendships and squandered riches. The setting: a Park Avenue penthouse. The players: a powerhouse attorney, his deliriously social wife, and their closest friend, one of the world’s most staggeringly successful fashion designers.

Add a daughter’s engagement, some major gowns, the president of the United States, and stir. This comedy reunites the director, the producer and the writer of the three times nominated Big Easy Award show Valhalla. Tickets for all shows are available by calling the Theatre Box Office 504.218.8559, leave your name, show you want to see, the date and your phone number. Someone will call you back ASAP. ell I hope this article finds you in the best of spirits and looking forward to the great Gay Easter Parade, all the carriages have been sold out I understand. So things should be bigger and better than ever this year. I just want to say that I was indeed privileged to be invited to their annual Drag Extravaganza fund-raising show at Cowpokes on March 1st. It had a wonderful talented array of talent, both genders, some new, some old. Marsha, girl I just want to say that was another side of you I certainly have never seen before. Rock on sister, I expect to see much more of you in the future, now that I have to really cut back.

Well so long for now kids, see you next time around.

Remember to always sing ONE LAST SONG before turning in for the night, it’ll make you feel better and maybe just linger to start of the next morning with a song.

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cookin' w/auntie dee ...from M-24 roasting pan, fat side out and ribs crisscrossed. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of meat, making sure it doesn’t touch bone. Roast at 450 degrees for ten minutes. Remove from oven. Cool slightly.

Cover exposed bones with strips of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.

Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees; roast 35 more minutes or until thermometer registers 150 degrees (medium-rare).

Serve with Cherry –Wine sauce.

Cherry-Wine sauce 2/3 cup dry red wine 1/3 cup beef broth 3 tablespoons honey ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons corn starch 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 (16 ½ ounce) can pitted dark cherries, drained Combine first six ingredients in a heavy saucepan; bring to a boil, and boil five minutes. Combine cornstarch and vinegar stirring well; add to wine mixture.

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil one minute. Stir in cherries. Yield: 1 ½ cup

ROASTED GARLIC MASHED POTATOES 2 heads of garlic, unpeeled Olive oil 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 teaspoons salt divided ¼ cup milk ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley ½ teaspoon ground pepper Cut tops off garlic, leaving heads intact. Place garlic heads on a piece of aluminum foil, and drizzle with olive oil.

Fold oil to seal. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour; cool ten minutes. Remove layers of papery skin from garlic. Squeeze out soft garlic pulp, and set aside. Bring potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and water to cover in a Dutch oven; boil fifteen minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain well. Return potatoes to pan. Mash potatoes; stir in garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, milk and remaining ingredients. Mash until mixture is smooth. Yield: eight servings.

MINTY ORANGE PEAS 2(10 ounce) packages frozen peas 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 2 tablespoons mint jelly ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnut, drained Cook peas according to package di-

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rections. Melt butter in a small saucepan; add orange rind, jelly, and salt. Heat, stirring constantly until jelly melts. Stir water chestnuts and jelly mixture into hot peas.

Yield: six servings.

SOUR CREAM CRESCENT ROLLS ½ cup butter 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream ½ cup sugar 2 packages active dry yeast ½ cup warm water (105 degrees) 2 large eggs, beaten 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt butter, melted Melt ½ cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in sour cream and sugar.

Add heat to 105 degrees. Combine yeast and warm water in a 1 cup liquid measuring cup, let stand five minutes. Combine flour and salt; gradually add yeast mixture, stirring well. Cover and place in refrigerator at least eight hours. Punch dough down; divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion out into a ten inch circle on a floured surface; brush with melted butter.

Cut each circle into twelve wedges; roll up each wedge; beginning at wide end. Place on greased baking sheets, point side down. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, thirty minutes or until double in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees for ten minutes or until golden. Yield: four dozen.

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Marigny Perks Fuels You Up

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uaint Marigny Perks, 2401 Burgundy, near Cowpokes, JohnPaul's and Phoenix, gives you that feel of a Paris patisserie with both sidewalk and indoor seating for gourmet coffee, pastries, breakfast or lunch.

We popped in for lunch, which turned out to be quite a surprise. We've had Danish, croissants and some of Billy's Bites' famous muffins and red velvet cup cakes on previous visits, and of course, the fab coffee, all quite good. So we were not sure how lunch would rate in this coffee house. Well, my dears, you are in for

a treat if you make a lunch date.

We decided on gumbo, artichoke soup, Survivor sandwich and vegetarian quiche to get a sampling of the offerings here. Be warned, both the gumbo and the soup are served one size, a large bowl.

While the seafood gumbo (4.50), loaded with shrimp was very good, the artichoke soup (3.75) stole the show in a rich and thick cream broth, very much like an Alfredo bisque, but with tender sliced artichokes laced throughout.

The Survivor sandwich (6.75) was an excellent choice with seeded wheat stuffed with lean, deli sliced turkey and American cheese along with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato and a bag of Lays potato chips. You can also choose Swiss cheese and sourdough or croissant on this sandwich selection.

Seafood Gumbo

Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

Survivor Sandwich

The quiche du jour (4.50) was a delicious spinach and mushroom one with cheddar baked to a golden brown.

One hint when having lunch, either split a bowl of gumbo or soup, and then have a sandwich and quiche or vice versus. The portions for the price are unbelievable.

Open 7 days 7am-10pm, call 948.7401 or visit www.marignyperks.com for additional information.

New Orleans Restaurant Guide Buffa's, 1001 Esplanade at Burgundy, serves breakfast 8am-4pm daily featuring homemade biscuits and sausage gravy, and real hash browns along with bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or omelettes.

Lunch and dinner is also available here.

Call 949.0038 for info.

Bywater Bar.B.Que, 3162 Dauphine St., is noted for its gumbo, barbeque, pizza, sandwiches and specials. Hours are 11am-9pm Mon.-Fri., and 9am-9pm Sat. & Sun. Closed Wed. Call 944.4445 for additional info. MasterCard/Visa accepted.

Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St., offers romantic courtyard or indoor dining along with both eclectic culinary creations and drinks. Serving lunch and dinner, Wed.Sun. 11am-9pm, Sat. breakfast 10am3pm and Sun., brunch 10am-3pm. Call 412.8965 for reservations or additional information.

Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., is open 7 days and features breakfast including build your own omelettes. But let’s not forget their fab burgers grilled right under a hub cap and then there’s all those sandwiches, sides, desserts and shakes. Call 598.1010 or visit CloverGrill.COM. Country Club Cafe, 634 Louisa St. Under the direction of new Chef Miles Prescott, you will find delightful menus offering French bistro cuisine including appetizers, soups, flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, wraps, entrees and desserts. Serving Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday & Saturday

11am–12midnight, Sunday 10am–10pm, Sunday Brunch 10am–3pm, closed Tuesday. Call 945.0742 for additional information or visit TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM. Krystal, 116 Bourbon at Canal, Open 24 hours, it's one of the best stops for fast food with tasty burgers, hot dogs and breakfast. Call 523.4030 for more info.

Marigny Perks, 2401 Burgundy, serves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, pastries, danish and cakes. Open 7 days 7am10pm. Call 948.7401 or visit www.marignyperks.com.

Meauxbar Bistro, 942 N. Rampart St., serves classic contemporary bistro fare in the Quarter on the edge. Serving dinner and drinks Tues.-Sat, 6-10pm. Call 569.9979 for reservations or information.

Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., features Italian specialties including salads, pizzas, sandwiches and both lunch and dinner entrees. Lunch 11am-5pm Thurs.-Mon., Dinner 5pm-10pm 7 days.

Call 522.6746 for info.

Petunias, A Restaurant, 817 St. Louis, is open daily 8am-10pm serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, crepes, po-boys, salads, gumbo, Cajun/Creole specialties and dinner. Call 522.6440 for more info.

Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St., was voted Restaurant/Deli of the Year once again and is open 24 hours 7 days. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the deli offers free delivery. Call 529.1416 to order.

Riche, Fulton Street at Poydras inside Harrah's Hotel, brings Chef Todd English with his one and only French brasseriestyle restaurant to the city. Just steps from the Convention Center and Harrah's Casino, call 533.6117 for reservations and information.

Tomatillo's Restaurant, 437 Esplanade Ave., is open Tues., Wed. 11am10pm; Thurs.-Sun. 11am-11pm. The restaurant refers to itself as "A Mexican Joint" featuring appetizers, soups, salads, make your own combination plates, house specialties, burritos, desserts, and of course, specialty margaritas. Call 945.9997 for reservations or information.

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It’s cook-out time again

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Mr. Butt Beautiful 2008 Macky Joe & Jerry now call Houston home

Jason & friend at Splash

Ronnie greets Splash’s Trixxie

That lovable duo Phil & John

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Debbie, Gene & Walt

John & Mike at going-away party

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Bold as Brass

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onnie is one of the most interesting individuals I know, and he is really a super-nice guy.

I had a couple of beers with him last week when I was feeling the urge for a cold one or two. He thought I was delivering Ambush, but I had done that the day before, but this youngster came running out to my car in anticipation of helping me.

I ended up talking with him for quite some time. I made it a point to come just as he opened shop because you can’t really talk openly when all the customers start coming in. I inquired about his love live, his goals in life, and his current activities. This opened up a doorway to lots of information, some for publication, some totally between us – and I like that kind of openness from a friend.

Ronnie and I have known each other for a number of years, and it’s always been a mutual admiration of interests between us. He has his life. I have mine. And they don’t cross or intertwine in any way. That is what makes the relationship interesting. The only way I can learn about his life is to just point blank ask him, and he usually opens up, almost as if he needs to get something off his chest, so to speak.

After our conversation last Wednesday, I came away knowing a lot about him that I didn’t know before. Sometimes you have to show an interest in someone and be willing to listen in order to learn. I am pleased to know of his goals, and I’m wishing him the very best. I happen to know that he will meet them and come away making a lot of people very proud of him.

I only have one complaint about him.

He slept in the same bed with my gorgeous and wonderful Lance, and I’m so jealous. And they didn’t do anything! What!

Are you out of your mind? I wouldn’t have been able to get a single bit of sleep, much like when Mark and I were on the road with the leather contests. However, like Ronnie, I was happy just watching him snore closeup and know that his warmth was next to me. Well, Ronnie that is okay. You certainly showed a lot of composure there.

It’s a trait that few have, and you are definitely one of those special individuals who treasure a friendship more than a fleeting moment of passion.

At any rate, keep up your special individuality. Let everyone know that you have a special quality that is difficult to acquire.

It’s called class – and you have to earn it.

You have that special class, and you stand tall among the masses.

Nice as Silver

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veryone has close friends. That doesn’t include all the acquaintance you make along the way. There is a difference between acquaintances and friendships. If you don’t know the difference, you are in a state of denial. For me, I have many friends, some closer than others. These close friends are those that I can share a part of my life with that isn’t known or judged by the outside world. It’s a closed circle, so to

speak.

One such friend who could easily fall into the silver category is Sam. I don’t even recall the first time I met him, but, to me, he’s family. His family is my family. His friends are my friends. There is a closeness here that commands a kind of trust that you would never willingly give to others. Maybe that’s why we enjoy trips together, dining together, going to Mardi Gras balls together, or just walking the streets of the French Quarter enjoying a time of leisure, maybe together, sometimes having other friends with us.

We have our favorite restaurants and shopping areas, and we know our limits when it comes to schedules. That is true whether it is in the local areas or on extended trips like Cancun or in Miami. He knows my faults. I know his faults. That is an understanding between friends. Right now, we have another trip planned. Of course, Sam just returned recently from a European tour which didn’t appeal to me, but he went with someone who was interested in that part of the world, and, for Sam, it was one that will stay with him forever. It was with our friend Leonard.

I’m more of the Key West, Las Vegas, or San Francisco persuasion, and if this doesn’t appeal to my friends, then I go it alone. After all, in Las Vegas, I have so many friends that I don’t even have to check into a hotel. They would be offended if I even thought about doing this. That’s why I could return again and again. With Miami, it’s different. I have to depend on Sam for the connection there. All in all, it balances out, and then if the spirit moves me or us, the location could be Chicago or Boston or San Diego.

With my dear buddy Kevin, we are happy just driving over to San Antonio or flying out to Santa Fe. He has a companion who allows our friendship to continue because he understands that this is exactly what the relationship is – a friendship and a close one. If time permits, he knows he can join us. That is what trust can do for relationships. Of course, most of my friends know that I’m too much of a loner to hook up with anyone anyway. Just ask John or Mark over in the Bywater if you don’t believe me. I might be alone most of the time, but I’m never lonely. I have friends to fill any void in my life.

I guess all of these people could be placed in the silver category because they can be polished and aloof, or they can just remain relaxed away from the crowds, or open and friendly within crowds. It’s just something that many people don’t understand. Silver has nothing to do with age or the color of one’s hair. It is the way that individuals have polished their lives and put that technique out for all to see. I only mention Sam prominently here, but there are so many others. Who is in your silver lining?

Classy as Diamonds

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iamonds are a girl’s best friend, but they are also expensive pieces of jewelry. It is much better to be a diamond in the rough

but polished by a technique that only you alone can obtain. Take Gerry, for instance.

I don’t know of a single individual that I respect more than I do this man. He is thoughtful and loyal, and he puts family first. Loved ones are the basis of his inner strength, and he shows this in everything he does.

Gerry is my dinner buddy, my computer buddy, and my special friend. I enjoy his company, and he must enjoy mine or he wouldn’t continue to dine with me. We have our favorite restaurants, and this is where we look out for ourselves and shape our plans to conquer the world. It is a meeting of the minds, and it is a good thing.

This is someone else that I have enjoyed a relationship with for many years, and it is built on trust and respect that is so important for any individual or individuals in a continuing friendship. Of course, we have a lot in common too, even down to our choices of wine and restaurants. It’s a closeness difficult to explain, but one that is built on a strong foundation of admiration. I don’t know how else to explain it except to say that I enjoy his company, and I always look forward to being with him. I know it’s mutual.

Tommy is another friend who I totally enjoy being around. In fact, absence makes the heart grow fonder, and this is an Acadiana stud that I have to at least see and be with once a year, sometimes more.

Even though the distance between us is great, it is only in miles, not in the matters of the heart. He’s always there, always will be. We aren’t lovers. We are friends, but I miss not being with him more often, and

whenever we are together, it is like two kids loose in a candy store. We go hiking, hitting historic places, checking out plants, hitting the bars, watching TV, and all those other things that most people might find boring. All I can say is that I am so fortunate to have had him come into my life. (Note: Tommy is written up in the latest issue of “The Advocate.”)

My little buddy John is also a part of my life that I now have to share with his companion for life, Phil. That’s the way it should be. I settle for occasional visits from both of them or just dining out with them every couple of weeks or so. It is just wonderful to know that someone you care so much about has found someone to spend the rest of his life with. Not many people have this to look forward to. Some look and never find. It’s sad to think of someone like this. It’s as if they are looking but can never find that one person to fill the needs of the heart. For John, I think the foundation has begun, and it looks to be a strong one. I couldn’t be happier.

I couldn’t be happier for Crawford and his significant other too. They just celebrated their second anniversary at Jubans, and he seems to have found his permanent partner for life. If you should go to dinner at Fleming’s, be sure to request him as your waiter. He would appreciate it, and you will be treated graciously and expertly in every way. He is really a nice human being. (Now, if I could only get better acquainted with that straight stud Mitch that he works with, I would be one happy man. My goodness! I need to take [continued on Expose-5]

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by Patrick Clinton Email: BlondAtULL@aol.com

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n just under two weeks, Lent will be over, which means things will be wilder than ever here in Acadiana. And with Easter comes Spring Break, that last big break for college students before final exams begin. Altogether, I say we have some pretty wild parties on the horizon.

The Sound Factory and Back Side have gone out of their way to make sure the post-Mardi Gras lull has been as festive as possible. Now that Easter is quickly approaching, the nightlife in Downtown Lafayette is already starting to look up.

Just last Wednesday night, I was out and saw more people partying than I have since Fat Tuesday, and that’s an impressive feat for the middle of the week. So much so, that I can only imagine what things will be like for Spring Break. Until Easter, come by and check out their weekly lineup. There’s none better in town.

The Sound Factory and Back Side are open seven days a week to make sure you never have to go elsewhere for your fun and entertainment. Their unique atmosphere and friendly staff make it a tradition in the Downtown. Whether you hit the street on a Tuesday night or a Saturday, they always something going on.

Tuesdays are Karaoke Night at Sound Factory, hosted by the ever popular Chad

Evans. Chad has as much personality as he does talent. He doesn’t limit the kinds of music he offers. He has everything from oldies and country to dance and rap.

And the rest of the week at Sound Factory and Back Side is just as entertaining. Between karaoke on Tuesday nights and Show Night on Sundays, they pack each night with everything from kickass contests to drag shows and pool tournaments. And scattered throughout are fabulous drink specials and the unforgettable dance music spun by DJ Huggies.

And unlike many other dance clubs, Sound Factory has a quieter more relaxed side, the Back Side, where you can take a break from the loud music and socialize with your friends, or make some new ones. It’s two bars for the price of one, and it’s right in the heart of Downtown Lafayette.

It’s no wonder so many people travel from all over to come out in Lafayette. It offers a unique culture and an unbeatable nightlife.

The countdown is on to Spring Break.

And while I know a lot of you are planning road trips, with gas prices the way they are, it might be more economically feasible to stick closer to home. Luckily we have the Sound Factory and Back Side to make sure you don’t have to go far to have a great time.

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Good as Gold

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t is always a tragedy for a close friend to pass away, and I suppose as you grow older you become more aware of this. Recently, several people have passed on, but the memories of the good times linger on in our memories. One such memory is of Don Curtis, a church-going and extremely nice human being. How do I know him? Well, I accompanied him to many of the bal masques in New Orleans along with Gene Normand and Sam Favaro. We were a foursome when it came to balls in the Crescent City.

It was usually Don who drove and Gene who talked constantly all the way to and from the Chalmette complex where most of the balls were held. With Sam and myself in the backseat, we knew that Don couldn’t possibly go to sleep at the wheel with all the chatter coming from Gene, who, bless his heart, would read every sign along the highway – out loud – like we all needed to know this great event or location. I never thought I would miss that - but I do.

When Gene passed away, it ended our trips, leaving usually me and Sam to suffer through each others conversations and laughter and recollections. We lost Leonard too, who was also a long-time companion at many of these events, but the loss of Don left two of us standing and wondering what the hell was going to happen next. That is one of the dangers of

age, but it doesn’t mean it is always just the age factor. Youth is fleeting, and I like to tell all my friends – and my readers too – to just enjoy life. It is fleeting and passes so quickly.

With Don’s death, it marked the closing chapter of another life, much like Rocky a couple of weeks ago in New Orleans, who many of you also knew well and who was a founding member of the Crescent City Outlaws. I knew Rocky as more of an acquaintance than a friend, but I still felt a loss with his passing. What I’m trying to convey here is that life is so precious, and so many people never think twice about their actions. What has happened here is not reserved for those in the autumn years of their life or at any age for that matter. As with most anything today, it is with the youth and those community leaders who meet every day that we see expectations of long and prosperous years of comfort and companionships. Endings will be there, but we always hope for the best. Life is more precious than gold. Life leads to the foundation of golden memories.

However, when someone leaves, there is a void that is difficult to fill. Take care of yourselves. Live life to the fullest, but recognize the pitfalls that may be ahead.

Do your best to leave a legacy of many friendships along the way. Like Don and Rocky, make sure you have added many hours of pleasure to your friendships.

That is why memories mean so much.

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Melissa is all smiles at Sound Factory Eddie in from New Orleans & out at Back Side

Darius hitting the Downtown at Sound Factory

Adam gothed up at Back Side Erin bartending at Sound Factory

Michelle, Nikki & Charlie out at Sound Factory

Chris bartending at Back Side

Travis hanging out at Back Side

Jamey enjoying a cocktail at Sound Factory

Lisa looking fabulous at Sound Factory

Giles enjoying a night out at Sound Factory

Chelsea serving those drinks at Sound Factory

Amy taking a break from life at Sound Factory

Melissa & Sam relaxing at Sound Factory

Jeffrey, sexy as ever at Sound Factory

Joy of Joy’s Curbside Grill in Downtown Lafayette

Jamie chilling at Back Side

Stephanie & Taylor, de-dragged at Sound Factory

Brodie & Ryan in their office at Sound Factory

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Mobile's Mr. & Miss Gay Pride Pageant at B-Bob's Sunday, March 30

Sharon McNight, after which there will be one hell of a Dance Party at Mobile’s Hottest Dance Club B-Bob’s.

obile's annual Mr. and Miss Gay Pride Pageant is presented by B-Bob's, 213 Conti St., in downtown Mobile. Set for Sunday, March 30, the pageant begins at 9pm.

Winner receives $450 cash, crown and trophy ($250 night of pageant, balance when giving up title), and 1st Runner-Up receives $150 cash and trophy.

Entry fee is $125 and must be received by Saturday, March 29. Contestants will be judged in Presentation (Colors of Pride), Formal Wear (Elegant & Proud), Question & Answer (during Formal Wear), and Talent (Do Your Own Thing).

For additional information, visit BBobs.COM or call 251.433.2262.

Saturday, April 5: At noon, Bienville Square will open with vendors from across the country and the Pride Parade will kick off at 2:30pm. At 8pm the Pride Idol Finals will begin at one of Mobile’s longest running hot spots, Gabriel’s. After the contest, the party will move to another of Mobile’s hot clubs, Vision’s Twist, for more live entertainment and an outdoor beer bust held by the Renegades Men’s Club.

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Kristine W to Headline Mobile Alabama PrideFest

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ake plans now to spend April 4-6 in beautiful Mobile, Alabama by the bay! PrideFest is honored to have international recording artist Kristine W headline the 2008 Pride Festival in Mobile. Additionally, Tony Award Nominee Sharon McNight opens PrideFest weekend!

This is going to be an event that you don’t want to miss! Here's the schedule for the weekend.

Friday, April 4: PrideFest Kick-Off Party Dinner at the historic Radisson Admiral Semmes Hotel in Downtown Mobile, followed by an incredible Cabaret show by the one and only, Tony Award Nominee,

Thea Austin gets IN the crowd Renee & Ashley

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Sunday, April 6: PrideFest, in downtown Mobile’s historic Bienville Square will kick off at noon with vendors from across the country and the annual volleyball tournament. This will be a day to remember, filled with live entertainment all day long and a very special performance by the incredibly talented international recording artist Kristine W!!!

PrideFest looks forward to seeing you at Mobile Alabama Pride 2008. Make your reservations now at the host hotel, the Radisson Admiral Semmes! For more information on the weekend and organization, visit MobileAlabamaPride.COM.

Are U in the crowd?

Becky & Steven

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Sparkling as a Sapphire

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n a lighter note here, let me get back to that wonderful and youthful stud that is loved Thea Austin sings to the girls

by so many. A while back, you may recall that this stud, namely Lance, was named Mr. Butt Beautiful of 2007.

Well, he still fits this description – always will – but we have to move on, and in 2008, there is someone else who needs to carry this excellent title. Research has lead a team of individuals to explore the community not only here in Red Stick but also in Lafayette and New Orleans. From the list of candidates, it was narrowed down to less than a half dozen individuals, and finally a winner was chosen.

Mr. Butt Beautiful 2008 is none other than the gorgeous and studly king of the Lafayette night scene, Macky, who just happens to be one of the nicest guys around. As soon as I can, I’ll get back over to Lafayette and do a complete interview with him and let you know all about him. If you wonder why this choice was made, just think back to this year’s Royal Order of Unicorn bal masque production. Who could forget the bulging red briefs that fit so beautifully around those bulging family jewels and fantastic derriere. Congratulations, Macky, on being named Mr. Butt Beautiful 2008. Now this youthful stud is definitely a great example of a sparkling sapphire, and, as most of you know I love anything that is blue and sparkles, so you know where my vote was cast.

Next time, I’ll tell you all about a new category of male excellence as I announce Mr. Dreamboat 2008.

Looking over all the candidates for this title has just really got me excited, so excited that I have to take a break and “relax.” And with this said, I will bid you all adieu until next time.

Brenda & Wendy

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attorneys New Orleans, LA [504] BEACH LAW FIRM, 525.2999

bars Mobile, AL [251] B-BOB'S DOWNTOWN, 213 Conti St., 433.2262, b-bobs.com GABRIEL'S DOWNTOWN, 55 South Joachim St., 432.4900, gabrielsdowntown.com VISIONS TWIST, 266 Dauphin St., 431.9002, visions-mobile.com Key West, FL [305] BOURBON STREET PUB, 724 Duval CLUB INTERNATIONAL, 900 Simonton St. DONNIE'S CLUB 422, 422 Appelrouth Lane 801 BOURBON BAR, 801 Duval St., 294.4737 Miami/South Beach, FL [305] PALACE FOOD BAR, 1200 Ocean Dr., 531.7234 TWIST, 1057 Washington Ave., 538.9478, www.twistsobe.com Pensacola, FL [850] EMERALD CITY, 408 E. Wright St., 433.9491 THE ROUNDUP, 706 E. Gregory St., 433.8482

Metairie, LA [504] 4-SEASONS / PATIO BAR, 3229 N. Causeway, 832.0659, www.4seasonsno.com MASQUERADES LOUNGE, 3505 Division St., 888.4101 SANCTUARY, 2301 N. Causeway Blvd., 837.7979 New Orleans, LA [504] BIG DADDY'S, 2513 Royal, 948.6288 CAFÉ LAFITTE IN EXILE, 901 Bourbon Street 522.8397, Lafittes.COM CORNER POCKET, 940 St. Louis, 568.9829 COUNTRY CLUB, 634 Louisa St., TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM, 945.0742 COWPOKES, 2240 St. Claude, 947.0505

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beads/t-shirts New Orleans, LA [504] THE BEAD PIRATE, 716 Orleans Ave., 524.7177, TheBeadPirate@aol.com

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Birmingham, AL [205] ALABAMA BOOKS, 801 Third Ave., 322.7823 BIRMINGHAM ADULT BOOKS, 7610 First Ave. North, 836.1580 Baton Rouge, LA [225] GRAND CINEMA STATION, 10732 Florida Blvd., 272 .2010. Largest selection in Louisiana of DVD’s for Sale & Rent. Toys, Novelties, Mags & Lingerie. Also sell Premium quality KNIVES & SWORDS. www.AdultBatonRouge.com [is508]

New Orleans, LA [504] AIRLINE ADULT BOOKS, 1404 26th St.,

Kenner, LA 70062; 468.2931 CHARTRES ST. CONXXXION, 107 Chartres St., 586.8006 FAB - Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947.3700 PARADISE ADULT VIDEO, 41 W. 24th St., Kenner, LA 70065; 461.0000 PARADISE #2 IN ELMWOOD, 5608 Heebe, Harahan, LA, 733.7780 SLIDELL ADULT SUPERSTORE, Slidell, LA, 985.646.2616 Knoxville, TN [865] TOWN & COUNTRY BOOK DEN, 6927 Clinton Hwy., 947.9153 WEST KNOX NEWS, 5011 Kingston Pike, 588.1972

Austin, TX [512] ADULT VIDEO MEGAPLEXXX, 7111South I-35, 442.5430,www.sexysite.com LOBO, 3204A Guadalupe, 454.5406

cable shows New Orleans, LA [504] THE GAR WILLIAMS SHOW, Every Wed. &Sat., 8:30am & 8:30pm, Access Television Channel 78

casinos New Orleans, LA [504] HARRAHS NEW ORLEANS, Canal at the River, 800.HARRAHS

chiropractic New Orleans, LA [504] DR. MICHAEL LECHLEITER, D.C., St. Charles Chiropractic, 1529 Jackson Ave., 566.1833 [is708]

circuit/events Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008, Official Gay Easter Parade, New Orleans, sponsored by Ambush & Queen Fashions, GayEasterParade.COM May 23-26, 2008, Memorial Day Weekend including Bounce, Sweat, Abracadabra, Forbidden 1 & 2 plus Spellbound after-hour parties, Pensacola, FL, sponsored by Ambush, GayPensacola.COM May 25, 2007, First Splash Austin, Hippie Hollow, Lake Travis, Austin, TX June 5-8, 2008, One Mighty Weekend, Gay Day Weekend at Disney sponsored by Ambush, OneMightyWeekend.COM Aug. 27-Sept. 1, 2008, Official Southern Decadence 37-A Celebration of Gay Life, Music & Culture, end of Summer Blowout including the Southern Decadence Parade & loads of activities, bringing over 135,000 revelers to New Orleans, LA, sponsored by Ambush & SouthernDecadence.COM Oct. 23-26, 2008, Halloween 25: Silver Party, benefiting Project Lazarus, New Orleans, LA, sponsored by AmbushMag.COM, halloweenneworleans.com Dec. 28, 2008-Jan. 1, 2009, Gay New Year's in New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, GayNewOrleans.COM Feb. 19-24, 2009, Official Gay Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA, sponsored by Ambush, GayMardiGras.COM

construction New Orleans, LA [504] HISTORIC RENOVATIONS, 432.3786, Jim 344.4664

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counseling New Orleans, LA [504] DAVID WAGNER, M.Ed., Counseling & Psychotherapy, 3001 Fifth St., Metairie, LA 70002; 836.0000

employment New Orleans, LA [504] CLUB NEW ORLEANS is accepting applications for friendly, energetic staff members.

Apply at front desk, 515 Toulouse St. Drug test/

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CLERKS & FLOOR ATTENDANTS, $8 an hour, now hiring at Flex, call Tony 504.666.TONY (8669) for appointment.

florists Baton Rouge, LA [225] FOUR SEASONS FLOWERS & GIFTS, 3482 Drusilla Ln., Drusilla Shopping Center, 924.1386, 1.800.237.5381

framing New Orleans, LA [504] ANGLE CUSTOM FRAME, 4422 Magazine St., 269.3726

galleries New Orleans, LA [504] ARTICHOKE GALLERY, 912 Decatur St., 636.2004, www.ArtichokeGallery.COM FAB - Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947.3700

gardening/landscaping New Orleans, LA [504] AMERICAN AQUATIC GARDENS, 621 Elysian Fields, 944.0410

guides America Damron Travel Guide, 800.462.6654, www.damron.com Gulf South/United States AMBUSH Mag, 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137; 504.522.8049, ambushmag.com; email: info@ ambushmag.com International GayBars.COM, 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137; 504.522.8049, webmaster@gaybars.com United States/Canada GAYELLOW PAGES: Informing the US/ Canada LGBTG Community since 1973. Separate sections for Women and Ethnic/Multicultural focus. PO Box 533, NY, NY 10014-0533; 212.674.0120, http://gayellowpages.com gayellowpages@earthlink.net. Sold at Alternatives/New Orleans, LA

groceries/delis New Orleans, LA [504] QUARTERMASTER DELI, THE NELLIE DELI, 1100 Bourbon, 529.1416 VERTI MART, 1201 Royal St., 525.4767

hair salons New Orleans, LA [504] BOBBY BLUE, 906 Bourbon St., 527.5100 HEAD QUARTERS HAIR SALON, 900 Dauphine St., 522.2666 MICKEY NOLAN'S SALON, 815 Toulouse St., 587.7782 SALON D'MALTA, 1233 Decatur St., 565.5555

laundries New Orleans, LA [504] RALPH'S QUARTER LAUNDERETTE & DRY CLEANING, 1101 Bourbon St., 522.9274; 1838 Louisiana Ave. , 897-5199 WASHBOARD LAUNDRY, 1000 St. Ann, .522.2071 WASHING WELL LaunDRYteria since 1949, City Wide Pick-up, Fluff Dry or Finished, 1 Hour Service, 841 Bourbon St., 523.9955 or 525.3983 [is308]

lodging/accommodations Birmingham, AL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Mobile, AL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM

Ft. Lauderdale, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Ft. Walton Beach, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayPensacola.COM Key West, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayKeyWest.COM Miami/South Beach, FL [305] DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GaySouthBeach.COM Orlando, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Pensacola, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayPensacola.COM Atlanta, GA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAtlanta.COM Baton Rouge, LA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayBatonRouge.BIZ Lafayette, LA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AmbushMag.COM Lake Charles, LA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AmbushMag.COM New Orleans [504] 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, Email us at theburgundy@cox.net. Gay owned and operated in newly renovated 1890's double.

Four guest rooms with private baths, guests' parlor and "half-kitchen", courtyard and halfopen 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.

CORNSTALK HOTEL, 915 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70116, PHONE: 504.523.1515, FAX: 504.522.5558, Toll Free: 800.759.6112, CornstalkHotel.COM, E-mail us at Reservations@CornstalkHotel.COM. The Cornstalk Hotel, once a private home, in the heart of the French Quarter, one block from Bourbon, but quieter, now welcomes visitors to enjoy its hospitality and Victorian charm.

CREOLE INN, 2471 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70117, PHONE: 504.948.3230, FAX: 504.948.4410, CreoleInn.COM, E-mail us at CreoleInn@aol.com. In the Gay/Lesbian Marigny adjacent to French Quarter, Frenchmen Street & Country Club; private baths, garden, wireless Internet, AC, cable TV/VCR, Continental breakfast. Gay operated; mention AMBUSH for 10% discount.

INN THE QUARTER, French Quarter, New Orleans, 70116, PHONE: 504.527.5360, Toll Free: 800.570.3085, InnTheQuarter.COM, E-mail us at Info@InnTheQuarter.COM. Over 20 guest rooms, suites and apartments in the French Quarter. All accomnmodations are within a few short blocks of Lafitte’s, Bourbon Pub, Oz, Good Friends, Rawhide and all the other “HOT” spots. Our properties offer private entrances, tropical courtyards, air conditioning, private bathrooms, televisions, and direct dial phones with free local calls. Some have additional features such as balconies, jacuzzi tubs, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, full kitchens, high-speed Internet access and free off-street parking. Absolutely all are clean and safe. Regular rates starting at $79/nt. Special Event rates starting at $119/nt. Weekly and monthly discounts available.

MARIGNY MANOR HOUSE, 2125 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116, PHONE: 504.943.7826, Toll Free: 877.247.7599, marignymanorhouse.com, E-mail us at info@MarignyManorHouse.COM. 1840’s Grand Greek Revival guest house, large spacious bedrooms, private baths, antique 4 poster queen beds, wireless internet access, tv/vcr/dvd/ cable, telephone, complimentary continental breakfast and off street parking.

BON MAISON GUEST HOUSE, 835 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504.561.8498 BOURGOYNE GUEST HOUSE, 839 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504.524.3621

Shreveport, LA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AmbushMag.COM Biloxi, MS DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Hattiesburg, MS DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Jackson, MS DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Natchez, MS [601] DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Austin, TX [512] DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAustin.NET Beaumont, TX DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Dallas, TX DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayDallas.COM Galveston Island, TX [409] DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayTexas.NET Houston, TX DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayHouston.COM San Antonio, TX DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayTexas.NET South Padre Island, TX [956] DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayTexas.NET UPPER DECK HOTEL & BAR, PO Box 2309, 120 E. Atol St., 78597; 761.5953, E-mail: gaypadre@upperdeckhotel.com, upperdeckhotel.com

massage New Orleans, LA [504] FRENCH QUARTER MASSAGE BY MIKE - Treat Yourself!” - Professional, Private & Personal. Deep Tissue & Swedish Massages available.

Phone 598.3237. www.FrenchQuarterMassage.COM. E-mail: fqmassage@cox.net. License #LA2687 [is708] LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist), National Board Certified 908.2069, License #LA 3355 [is708] PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY

By Patrick LMT - Outcall or Uptown Studio.

Safe neighborhood comfortable studio. Towels available for draping, Non-Sexual, 717.2577, www. n e w o r l e a n s . a m a z i n g h a n d s . u s Discounts for: Friends of Dorothy, Students, Artists, Service Industry, License #LA4005 [is608]

media New Orleans, LA [504] AMBUSH Mag, Official Gay Easter Guide,

Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide, Official Gay New Orleans Guide, Official Gulf South Guide, Official Southern Decadence Guide, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 522.8049, AmbushMag.COM; email: info@ ambushmag.com AMBUSHonLINE, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137; 522.8047, ambushonline.com, email: info@ambushonline.com

models/escorts New Orleans, LA [504] MIKEY LIKES IT! Hot muscle jock with Hollywood handsome face. Br/Bl, 5'10", 175# available 24/7 for in/out or hotel appointments.

Repeats and regulars welcome, 756.9443 [is608] HANDSOME, MASCULINE GUY available 24/7 for companionship, etc., or fabulous body rubs. 6'0", 182#, brn/brn, magic hands. In/Out/ Hotels. Older welcome. Charlie @ 430.7413 [is608]

museum/arts Baton Rouge, LA [225] LOUISIANAARTS AND SCIENCE CENTER / RIVERSIDE MUSEUM, 100 S. River Road, 344.5272 LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S MANSION, 1001 Capitol Access Rd., 342.5855 LOUISIANA STATEARCHIVES, 3851 Essen Ln. LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL, State Capitol Dr. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HILLTOP ARBORETUM, 11855 Highland Rd., 767.6916 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY RURAL

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LIFE MUSEUM, I-10 at Essen Lane, 765.2437 LSU MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE and MUSEUM OF GEOSCIENCE, LSU Campus, 388.2855 MAGNOLIA MOUND PLANTATION, 2161 Nicholson Dr., 343.4955 OLD ARSENAL MUSEUM, State Capitol Complex, 342.0401 OLD BOGAN FIRE STATION, 427 Laurel St., 344.8558 OLD GOVERNOR'S MANSION, 502 North Blvd., 344.5272 OLD PENTAGON BARRACKS, State Capitol Dr. at River Road, 342.1866 OLD STATE CAPITOL, 100 North Blvd. at River Road, 342.0500 or 342.4479 USS KIDD/NAUTICAL HISTORICAL CENTER, Government St. at River Rd., 342.1942 New Orleans, LA [504] BEAUREGARD-KEYES HOUSE, 1113 Chartres, 523.7257, Mon-Sat 10am-3pm CABILDO, 701 Chartres, Jackson Square, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm CAC [Contemporary Arts Center], 900 Camp St., 528.3805, cacno.org 1850 HOUSE, 523 St. Ann, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm GALLIER HOUSE, 1132 Royal, 523.6722, Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm GERMAINEWELLSMARDIGRASMUSEUM, 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 MUSEECONTIHISTORICALWAXMUSEUM, 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 SOUTHERNART, 925 Camp St., 539.9600 OLD U.S. MINT, 400 Esplanade, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm PRESBYTERE, 751 Chartres, Jackson Square, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL, Jackson Square, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1:30-5pm

music New Orleans [504] SKULLY'Z RECORDZ, 907 Bourbon St.

organizations Mobile, AL ALABAMA PRIDE FEST, MobileAlabamaPride.COM AQUA, THE PARTY, PO Box 145, Mobile, AL 36601, TheAquaParty.COM BAY AREA INCLUSION, BayAreaInclusion.ORG FUSION, MobileFusion.ORG GULF COAST BEARS & LEATHER ASSOCIATION, b-bobs.com/gcbla.htm MOBILE ALABAMA PRIDE BOWLING LEAGUE 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] 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 LEWIS HUMPHREY’S FOOD FOR FRIENDS, 387.9798 METROPOLITANCOMMUNITYCHURCHOF BATON ROUGE, Worship Sunday @ 11am; Bible Study Wednesday @ 7pm, 7747 Tom Dr., LA 70806; 248.0404, www.MCCBR.org MYSTIC KREWE OF ROYALTY, PO Box 66571, 70896; 926.1698 PFLAG Baton Rouge, Harold L. Truax, 33370 Percy Young Rd., Walker, LA 70785; 225.218.8320, 225.288.2522 Lafayette, LA [337] ACADIANA CARES [Concern for AIDS Relief, Education, and Support], PO Box 386, Lafayette, LA 70502; 203 W. 3rd St., 70501; 233.2437, FAX: 235.4178; 800.354.2437 KREWE OF APOLLO / LAFAYETTE, PO Box 53251, 70505 LEAGUE FOR EQUALITY, PO Box 53425, 70505 PFLAG/LAFAYETTE, PO Box 31078, 70503 ROYAL ORDER OF UNICORN, PO Box 3985, 70502 Monroe, LA [318] GO CARE 2121 Justice, 71201, 325.1092 New Orleans, LA [504] ACADIANA RAINBOW SOCIETY OF THE DEAF, PO Box 57166, 70157; 889.0138 (TDD) AIDS HOTLINE, 821.6050 in New Orleans, 1.800.99.AIDS[2437]-9 toll free statewide ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 779.1178 BELLE REVE NEW ORLEANS, AIDS Residence for Families, PO Box 3305, 70177; 945.9455 BIG EASY M.C.C. (Metropolitan Community Church of Greater New Orleans), Sunday Worship at St Matthew’s UCC, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave. at Willow. Fellowship after service. Mailing address: 1333 S. Carrolllton Ave. New Orleans, LA, 70118; 213.4340, p a s t o r @ b i g e a s y m c c . c o m , www.bigeasymcc.com BROTHERHOOD, INC., To decrease the spread of AIDS and HIV among African Americans, 1661 Canal St., Suite 3230, 70112; 566.7955 CAVALIERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB: Gay motocycle group sponsors monthly day rides and other riding events in New Orleans area.

Visit www.cavaliersmc.comc or call 782.5625 or e-mail info@cavaliersmc.com.

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE LIBERATOR, Sun. 11am Service, 607 Marigny St. (behind The Friendly Bar), ChristTheLiberator.ORG COMING OUT SUPPORT GROUP, meets 1st Wed. of each month, 7:30-9pm, Info: Liz 482.4012; Lesbian & Gay Community Center, 2114 Decatur St., 70116; 945.1103 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 DRAMA! [A Gay & Lesbian Arts Organization], PO Box 52565, 70152; 948.9924, DramaNO.org, DRAMA@DramaNO.org FOOD FOR FRIENDS, 944.6028 FORUM FOR EQUALITY, 336 Lafayette, Suite 200, 70130; 947.2981, ForumForEquality@aol.com FOUNDATION FOR MACRO BIOTIC WAY, enjoy-life.com GAY APPRECIATION AWARDS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137; 522.8049; AmbushMag.COM/GAA GAY COUNSELING LINE, 833.1500 GLSEN [Gay Lesbian & Straight Education Network], 482.4081, Fax 595.8587, E-mail: glsenno@hotmail.com, glsenno.org GULF GENDER ALLIANCE [GGA], NonProfit Support Group for Transgender persons.

Monthly meetings, socials and political activism.

Privacy respected and expected. Interview required. Nondiscriminatory. Call 504. 324.4035 or write PO Box 56836, New Orleans, LA 70156-6836; gga.org, E-mail: info@gga.org HALLOWEEN IN NEW ORLEANS, INC., PO Box 52171, 70152-2171; halloween neworleans.com HATE CRIMES HOTLINE, c/o Family Service of Greater New Orleans, 504.202.2131.

The Hate Crimes Project offers to assist those who feel that they may have been a victim of a hate crime. The project provides advocacy for persons victimized due to race, religion, gender and gender identity, age, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

IN THIS TOGETHER, HIV/AIDS Case Management, 1661 Canal Street, Suite 3107, 70112; 962.3245, is www.inthistogetherinc.org, itt@accesscom.net KOCKTAIL BUNCH BOWLING LEAGUE, Contact Glenn Culp, 504.861.0233 KREWE OF ARMEINIUS, PO Box 56638, New Orleans, LA 70156-6638, cetubby@cox.net, KreweOfArmeinius.ORG KREWE OF AMON RA, PO Box 7033, Metairie, LA 70010, TheOneKissFan@aol.com KREWE OF MWINDO, PO Box 51031, 70156; 913.5791, KreweOfMwindo.ORG, krewe@kreweofmwindo.org KREWE OF PETRONIUS, PO Box 71665, 70172, Pres. Arthur Alarcon 451.9507, Capt. Bill McCarthy 430.6695, Sec. Mae Falgout 484.6045, http://kreweofpetronius.tripod.com KREWE OF QUEENATEENAS / KING CAKE QUEEN ROYALTY CLUB, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 522.8049, GayMardiGras.COM/ KCQ LaCARP [Louisiana Community AIDS Research Program], 584.1971 LA-LIFT, Social Club for Lesbians, age 50+, who have fun together on weekends. Email: armyvet20@webtv.net LAMBDA CENTER, 831 Elysian Fields Ave., 70117, LambdaCenter.NET, info@lambdacenter.net, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NEW ORLEANS, 234 Loyola, Suite 421, 70112; 581.9106 LESBIAN & GAY COMMUNITY CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS, 2114 Decatur St., 701162013; 945.1103, Fax 945.1102, Email: info@lgccno.net LORDS OF LEATHER, PO Box 770435; 70117, LordsOfLeather.COM LOUISIANA STATE GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION (LSGRA), 915.3339, lance@lsgra.com, LSGRA.COM MCLNO HOP Clinic, 136 S. Roman Street, 4th Floor, New Orleans, LA 70112; Appts.: 504.903.6959, www.hopclinic.org METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GREATER NEW ORLEANS, Sunday Friendship Hour 4:15pm, Worship/Celebration, 5pm at St Matthew’s UCC, 1333 Carrollton Ave. at Willow; Mailing Address: PO Box 71024, 70172; 945.5390, www.mccgno.com MYSTIC KNIGHTS OF ADONIS, 236.4530, Adonis-TLC.COM, MYSTIC KREWE OF SATYRICON, 1021 Gov. Nicholls St., 70116, 525.4498, MysticKreweOfSatyricon.COM NEW ORLEANS BEAR & BEAR TRAPPER SOCIAL CLUB, PO Box 740894, 70174-0894; 529.6975, www.neworleansbears.com NEW ORLEANS GAY MEN’S CHORUS, 948.6884, nogmc.com; nogmc@aol.com NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL, nojazzfest.com NEW ORLEANS WOMEN’S MUSIC COLLECTIVE, 2903 Jefferson Ave., 70115; Ann 838.7918, Sydney 833.2834 NO/AIDS TASK FORCE, 2601 Tulane Ave., Suite 500, 70119; 821.2601; NOAIDSTaskForce.COM MOC/NO [Men of Color/New Orleans], 482.5341 OFFICIAL GAY EASTER PARADE, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, info@gayeasterparade.com, GayEasterParade.COM OFFICIAL GAY MARDI GRAS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayMardiGras.COM OFFICIAL GAY NEW ORLEANS, 828-A

Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayNewOrleans.COM OFFICIAL SOUTHERN DECADENCE, 828A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, SouthernDecadence.COM PEOPLE OF SUBSTANCE, INC. (POS), 7210 Arbor Dr., 70126, 244.1920, posnola.com PFLAG/NO [Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays/ New Orleans], PO Box 15515, 70175; 895.3936, 392.0001, pflagno.org, info@pflagno.org PRIDEFEST NEW ORLEANS, presented

by New Orleans Alliance of Pride, 1000 Bourbon St., Box 365, New Orleans, LA 70116; pridefestneworleans@yahoo.com, www.nolapridefest.org PROJECT LAZARUS, A Residence for PWAs, PO Box 3906, 70177-3906; 949.3609 RA/UNO (Rainbow Alliance/University of New Orleans), Office of Campus Activities, 200 Lakeshore Dr., 70148; 280.6349; FAX: 280.6633. Regular meetings Thursdays, 12:301:30, RM 210 of UC, all students and members of UNO are welcome REGIONALAIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK [RAIN], 523.3755 ST. Mark's UMC (New Orleans), www.frenchquarterumc.org. St Mark’s is a part of the gay-affirming Reconciling Ministries Network of the United Methodist Church.

TAU HOUSE MINISTRIES, 1029 Governor Nicholls, 70116, roddyssnd@aol.com, 529.3569. Mass on Sunday 4:15pm; Vespers on Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6pm. Everyone is welcome!

TO DO PRODUCTIONS, 948.9608, www.todoproductions.org 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] KREWE OF APOLLO/SHREVEPORT, PO Box 4918, 71134 PHILADELPHIA CENTER, PO Box 44454, 71134-4454; 222.6633 YWCAAIDS MINORITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, 700 Pierre Ave., 71103; 226.8717 Austin, TX [512] AUSTIN BABTIST WOMEN, 291.1563 www.babtistwomen.com. Raising Spirits and Millions of Dollars for Charity Since 1986.

AUSTIN LATINO/LATINA LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER ORGANIZATION [ALLGO], 1715 E. 6th St., Ste. 112, 78762-6149; 472.2001, allgo.org BI-MEN-TEXAS, Texas Chapter of the BiMEN Worldwide Network-now over 100,000 active male members. TX online support group and contact list for bisexual, bi-curious and gay adult men. Free. Annual Bi-Men Conference each Fall. www.bisexual.org/resources/ alist.asp KINGDOM SEEKERS IN CHRIST JESUS, 81 San Marcos St., 78702; 322.0049 MINISTRY OF COMMON SENSE SPIRITUALITY, PO Box 687411, 78701; 669.0608, Rev. N. Holmann, asknorbert.com PROJECT TRANSITIONS, PO Box 4826, 78765; 454.8646, projecttransitions.org, AIDShous ing@projecttransitions.org, dedicated to serving people with AIDS by providing hospice, housing and support in a compassionate and caring environment.

TEXAS GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION (TGRA) Austin chapter, www.Austintgra.org Dallas, TX [214] KREWE OF APOLLO-DALLAS, KreweofApollo-Dallas.com Houston, TX [713] PRIDE COMMITTEE OF HOUSTON, PO Box 66071, 77266-6071; 529.6979, Fax 529.6929, info@pridehouston.org, pride houston.org San Antonio, TX [210] DIVERSITY CENTER (San Antonio & South Texas' GLBTQI Community Center), Office: 223.6106, Fax: 223.7419, TDD: 271.8025, HIV/ AIDS & GLBT Domestic Violence Hotline: Toll Free 1.866.452.2724, diversitycentersa.org

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mail New Orleans, LA [504] MARIGNY MAIL, 2401 Burgundy, 948.7401

pets CHI-WA-WA GA-GA, 37 French Market Place, 70116; 581.4242; chiwawagaga.com FRENCH QUARTER PET ASYLUM, 510 Dumaine St., 274.0810

pharmacy New Orleans, LA [504] MUMFREY'S PHARMACY, 1021 W. Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA 70043, 504.279.6312

photography New Orleans, LA [504] GRAHAM/STUDIO ONE NEW ORLEANS, by appointment, grahamstudioone.com, cafepress.com/grahamimages

printers New Orleans, LA [504] SIR SPEEDY, 343 Carondelet, 586.9812

real estate Magnolia, MS FOR SALE: Safe from the storm in Magnolia, MS. (1.5 hrs. from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Jackson, MS). Totally renovated, inside and out, Craftsman Bungalow in Historic District. 2000 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2Ba, Gourmet kitchen, SS appliances, pot filler sink, fireplace, large corner tree lot, professionally and stylishly decorated. Gay friendly community. $175K , 504.583.3137 [is508] New Orleans, LA [504] CALDWELL BANKER REALTORS, Mark Boline 655.2233, Adrianne Bieller 617.0500 ETHEL KIDD REAL ESTATE, 637 Pere Antoine Alley, Inez Douglas 451.1082, 524.6809 KELLER WILLIAMS REALTORS, 8601 Leak Ave., 524.8530 LATTER & BLUM, Agent Mary Lind, 948.3011, 539.9742, 581.2020 PRUDENTIAL GARDNER REALTORS, Agent Brett A. Rector, Cell: 453.2277, Office: 861.6400, brettinla@aol.com

restaurants New Orleans, LA [504] Buffa's, 1001 Esplanade at Burgundy, 949.0038 Bywater Bar.B.Que,3162 Dauphine St., 944.4445 Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St., 412.8965 Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., 598.1010, CloverGrill.COM Country Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa St., TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM, 945.0742 Krystal, 116 Bourbon at Canal, 523.4030 La Peniche, 1940 Dauphine St., 943.1460 Marigny Perks, 2401 Burgundy, 948.7401, www.marignyperks.com Meauxbar Bistro, 942 N. Rampart St., 569.9979, MeauxBar.COM Mona Lisa Restaurant, 1212 Royal St., 522.6746 Petunias, A Restaurant, Cajun, Creole, Crepes, Cocktails, 817 St. Louis, 70112; 522.6440 Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St. , 529.1416 Riche, Fulton Street at Poydras inside Harrah's Hotel, 533.6117 Tomatillo's Restaurant, 437 Esplanade Ave., 945.9997

retail/shopping New Orleans, LA [504] ALTERNATIVES, 907 Bourbon St., 70116; 524.5222

BEAR NECESSITIES, 940 Decatur, 598.2134, BearsAndHares.COM BOURBON-STRIP TEASE, 205 Bourbon St., 70130; 581.6633, bourbontease.com THE HERB IMPORT COMPANY, 711 St. Peter [in French Quarter], 525.4372; 5055 Canal St. [near City Park Ave.], 488.4889 PANDA BEAR, 415 Bourbon St., 529.8064 RAB DAB CLOTHING AND GIFTS, 918 Royal St., 525.6662 SERENDIPITOUS MASKS, 831 Decatur St., 522.9158 SECOND SKIN LEATHER, 521 St. Philip St., 561.8167 QUEEN FASHIONS.COM, queenfashions.com, exoticfashionmall.com WICKED ORLEANS, 1201 Decatur, 529.4384, WickedOrleans.COM

Austin, TX [512] GOMI, 233 W. 2nd St., 442.9977, gomikitti.com TAPELENDERS VIDEO/OUTLINES MENSWEAR AUSTIN, 1114 West 5th St., 472.0844, www.tapelenders.com

self defense New Orleans, LA [504] NEW ORLEANS SELF DEFENSE CENTER, 1025 Bienville, Suite One, 428.6923

spas Ft. Lauderdale, FL [954] CLUB FT. LAUDERDALE, 400 W. Broward Blvd., 525.3344, www.the-clubs.com Atlanta, GA [404] FLEX ATLANTA, 76 Fourth St., 815.0456 New Orleans, LA [504] CLUB NEW ORLEANS, 515 Toulouse, 581.2402, www.the-clubs.com FLEX NEW ORLEANS, 700 Baronne St., 598.FLEX [3539] Austin, TX [512] MIDTOWNE SPA, 5815 Airport Blvd., 302.9696 Dallas, TX [214] CLUB DALLAS, 2616 Swiss Ave., 821.1990, www.the-clubs.com MIDTOWNE SPA, 2509 Pacific Ave., 821.8989 Houston, TX [713] CLUB HOUSTON, 2205 Fannin St., 659.4998, www.the-clubs.com MIDTOWNE SPA, 3100 Fannin St., 522.2379

tanning New Orleans, LA [504] PLANET BEACH, 301 Burgundy, 525.8266

tattoos/piercings New Orleans, LA [504] AART ACCENT TATTOO & PIERCING, 1041 N. Rampart in French Quarter, 581.9812

theatres New Orleans, LA [504] LE PETIT THEATRE DU VIEUX CARE, 616 St. Peter, 522.2081 MARIGNY THEATRE, 1030 Marigny St., 947.0505

websites CRESCENT CITY, CrescentCity.COM GAY AMERICA, GayAmerica.COM GAY AUSTIN, GayAustin.NET GAY BARS, GayBars.COM GAY PENSACOLA, GayPensacola.COM OFFICIAL GAY EASTER PARADE, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayEasterParade.COM OFFICIAL GAY MARDI GRAS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayMardiGras.COM OFFICIAL GAY NEW ORLEANS, 828-A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, GayNewOrleans.COM OFFICIAL SOUTHERN DECADENCE, 828A Bourbon St., 70116-3137, 504.522.8049, SouthernDecadence.COM

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Crack Whore VII Aletha serves it up at Lafitte’s Koo & Marty “muff-dive” thru Poncho’s giant Patty’s Day panties at Cutter’s

Anthony does the Full Moon Contest at Corner Pocket Emcee Blanche Debris (c) snags bartenders Blake & Joe at Oz

OZ GM Tommy pops in for Drag Dingo

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Full Moon contestant Marcus at The Corner Pocket

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Jonathon in Corner Pocket’s Full Moon Contest

Poncho & Macadamia join Lafitte’s Trash Disco

Oz bartender Cody joins Drag Dingo

You can catch bartender Matt at Cafe Lafitte in Exile

LSGRA’s treasurer George, president Lance, trustee J, VP George & Member-at-large Mike finalize plans for the Wacky Wagon Race at Cowpokes

Josh on the bar at The Corner Pocket

Easter Grand Marshal V Princesse Stephaney does Drag Dingo at Oz

Dr. DeLorean slingin’ cocktails at Cowpokes

Big Daddy’s bartender Wayne

Famed photographer Larry Graham & baby Pnuts at Golden Lantern

Corner Pocket bartender Frederick pops in on Starlight bartender Regina

Manager Don welcomes you to Cafe Lafitte in Exile

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Nightlife in The Big Easy ~ New Orleans photos: Regina Adams, Corner Pocket, Rip Naquin-Delain

Pitty Pat slings ‘em at Big Daddy’s

Jim joins partner King Satyricon VI Scott at Lafitte’s for Trash Disco

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Proprietor Bob Patience & Johnny serve up one of Billy’s Bites famous Red Velvet Cupcakes at Marigny Perks

Easter Grand Marshal II Larry Bagneris takes in the Zoo Revue at Big Daddy’s

King & Queen Petronius XLVII Charles Turberville & Dawn Falgout-Loebig, Petronius Rush Party at JohnPaul's

Bywater Bar.B.Que’s Mike & Crescent City Outlaws’ Mina tally up the totals at Easter Parade’s Drag Extravaganza

Jeff is still finding bunnies on the luggage carousel at the airport after EGM VIII Tom Conners' suitcase exploded on the runway

Kings of Petronius: XLIV Craig Schexnayder, XLV Mae Falgout & XLVII Charles Turberville

Easter Grand Marshal V Princesse Stephaney & Ava Sinclair in the Zoo Revue Sable Nicole Starr does Drag Dingo at Oz

Lee pledges the krewe, Petronius Rush Party at John Paul's

Petronius Capt. Bill McCarthy & Ball Lt. Craig Schexnayder, Petronius Rush Party at JohnPaul's

Eva Las Vegas pops into Big Daddy’s Allen & Tommy behind the bar at Oz’s Drag Dingo

Petronius' Dee & pledge Stephanie, Petronius Rush Party at JohnPaul's

Opal Vanderhurst at Big Daddy’s for the Zoo Revue

Manager Joey slingin’ cocktails at Good Friends Bar

Pledge's Ceasar & Regina, Petronius Rush Party at JohnPaul's

Pledge Brent & King Petronius XLVII, Petronius Rush Party at JohnPaul's

Treasurer Jimmy DeBlanc & President Arthur Alarcon

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Cocktails, Shows, Petronius XLVIII Rush Party ~ New Orleans

Brian, Adam & Tony cocktailin’ at Big Daddy’s

photos: Regina Adams, Rip Naquin-Delain

Lester & Ernst catch Fleur De Lis Divas at Cowpokes