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Jazz Fest Music Lineup for Full 7-Day Festival

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he return of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, one of America’s most celebrated celebrations, to its first full seven days of programming since 2005 has inspired Festival organizers to assemble the deepest overall mix of rhythm & blues, rock, jazz, country, blues, gospel, world beat, and more in the 39year history of the event.

The Neville Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett, Tim McGraw, Santana, Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, Sheryl Crow, Widespread Panic, Dr. John, Al Green, Diana Krall, Keyshia Cole, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, The Raconteurs, Irma Thomas, Steel Pulse, John Prine, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, Randy Newman, Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea, O.A.R., Galactic, The Roots, Dianne Reeves, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Burning Spear, Ozomatli with Chali 2na, Rebirth Brass Band, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tower of Power, Delbert McClinton, John Hammond, Cassandra Wilson, Keb’ Mo’, The Count Basie Orchestra feat. Patti Austin, Pete Fountain, The Derek Trucks Band, Richard Thompson, Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn, The Radiators, James Cotton, Cupid, The John Butler Trio, Del McCoury, Vernel Bagneris: Jelly Roll & Me, Terence Blanchard with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Buckwheat Zydeco, John P. Kee & the New Life Community Choir, Cowboy Mouth, Byron Cage with Kim Burrell, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. and the Greater St. Stephen Choir, Trinitee 5:7, Lizz Wright, Voices of the Wetlands Allstars, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, The Bad Plus, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Bettye LaVette, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., Gene “Duke of Earl” Chandler, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Davell Crawford’s N.O. R & B Orchestra, Henry Butler, Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Leo Nocentelli’s “Rare Gathering,” Lee Boys, Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, MOOV of Martinique, Jackson Southernaires, Big Jay McNeely, Paul Porter of the Legendary Christianaires, Nicholas Payton and thousands more are scheduled to appear at this year’s celebration, set for April 25 – 27 and May 1 - 4.

Quint Davis, producer/director of the Festival, said, “Welcoming Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Tim McGraw, Sheryl Crow, and Keyshia Cole for the first time, in the same year that we’ve added the Thursday back to the Festival—and in the same year we’re bringing back all-time Fest favorites The Neville Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Santana, Widespread Panic, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, and Diana Krall, among so many others—speaks to our serious effort to grow the Festival at a time when New Orleans needs it the most.”

Davis added that he hopes this year’s fully rejuvenated Festival, which will have an estimated economic impact on Louisiana of approximately $300 million, will have special meaning for the city it represents. “In New Orleans, culture is a bea-

con for the rest of the community. When a trumpeter blows the right notes, we come together and dance. When a grand marshal steps, we step with him. Jazz Fest is trying to help lead the way in guiding New Orleans to complete recovery—culturally, economically and spiritually.”

Annually drawing tens of thousands of fans each day, the Festival will again be held at the Fair Grounds Race Course and run from 11am until 7pm. Eleven stages of simultaneous music programming are complemented by an important, unparalleled Food Fair offering more than 100 varieties of authentic Louisiana cuisine and a stunning array of one-of-a-kind crafts available around the grounds in the Festival’s juried crafts areas.

Tickets to the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell are on sale at www.nojazzfest.com and w w w.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 800.488.5252 (outside Louisiana) and 504.522.5555 (New Orleans). Tickets can be purchased in person at the Jazz Fest ticket office located at the Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, Gate A Ground Level. Tickets to Jazz Fest are on sale by specific weekend, with each ticket valid for a single day’s attendance. Tickets for Thursday, May 1 are $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Tickets for any other Festival day are $40 in advance, $50 at the gate. Children’s tickets (ages 2 - 11) are only $5 in advance or at the gate.

Some 435,000 Attended 2008 French Quarter Festival

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pril 11, 12, 13, 2008, marked the 25th anniversary and a record year for French Quarter Festival. This year’s attendance figures indicate that approximately 435,000* festival-goers basked in the sunshine, ate, drank, danced, shopped, stayed in the hotels, enjoyed the French Quarter, and became immersed in southern hospitality as only New Orleans can deliver.

This award-winning festival, which began in 1984, has grown to become the largest free music festival in the South.

Eighteen stages throughout the French Quarter presented the best in New Orleans music, representing every genre from traditional and contemporary jazz to R

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& B and New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, classical, opera, Cajun Zydeco, Latin World, International, as well as musical stages for children. Over 65 food and beverage booths located in Jackson Square, Woldenberg Riverfront Park and the Louisiana State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint made up the “World’s Largest Jazz Brunch,” a signature event, featuring authentic local cuisine from renowned area restaurants, many of whom have been with the Festival its entire 25 years. Record sales were recorded by both food and beverage vendors.

Festival-goers attended special events throughout the three-day weekend, including almost 1,000 guests at the Thursday night kickoff party: ‘TGIF’ – Thank Goodness it’s Festival! – aboard the Steamboat Natchez. French Quarter Festival opened Friday with an official second-line parade, music starting at 11am, historic courtyard tours, and a Pirate’s Alley Art Show. Saturday activities continued with the Acme World Championship Oyster Eating Contest and a Battle of the Bands. Sunday’s ‘Dancing at Dusk’ grew in popularity as dancers filled the 400 block of Royal Street.

The event was produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc., (FQFI) the 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, which also produces Satchmo SummerFest in August and Christmas New Orleans Style in December. For more information about any of these events, visit www.fqfi.org.

Visitor Numbers Increase to 7.1 Million in New Orleans

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he number of visitors to New Orleans increased from 3.7 million in 2006 to 7.1 million in 2007, according to a survey conducted by the University of New Orleans Hospitality Research Center for the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau and New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, yet the hospitality industry has much work ahead before it returns to pre-Katrina levels.

The 2007 New Orleans Area Visitor Profile report showed: *In 2007, the total number of visitors was 7.1 million and those visitors spent a total of $4.8 billion. In 2006, the total number of visitors was 3.7 million and those visitors spent a total of $2.8 billion. During a healthy year prior to Katrina New Orleans hosted 8.5 million - 9 million visitors annually. *Overnight visitors stayed an average of 3.8 nights in 2007. *70 percent of visitors indicated they were here for pleasure, 13.6 percent came for a convention or tradeshow, and 11.5

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percent came for a corporate meeting or business. *The percentage of “hurricane related” visitors such as insurance and emergency personnel has decreased greatly from 31.1 percent in 2006, to 4.3 percent in 2007. *66 percent have an income of $50,000 per year or more. *The proportion of business visitors who extended their stay for pleasure has greatly increased, with an average extension of two nights. *88 percent of respondents indicated they would be likely or very likely to recommend New Orleans as a destination to family and friends, an increase over 2006. *93 percent of visitors reported eating in restaurants in 2007; 86 percent reported visiting the French Quarter; 80 percent saw Bourbon Street; 69 percent visited the French Market and 53 percent took advantage of the city’s nightlife.

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“In 2007, we sent our message to come visit in both conventional and unconventional ways,” said Sandra Shilstone, President and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation.

“We learned from research that we needed to reach as many people as possible as quickly as possible to convince them to return post-Katrina. We will continue to use all of our efforts in marketing, public relations, and internet to work with the hospitality community in bringing leisure visitor numbers even higher than before.

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viduals that had inquired about visitation from NOMCVB and NOTMC, as well as those who booked their travel reservations to New Orleans via the Hotels.com and Travelocity links on the NOMCVB and NOTMC web pages. Combined with the online inputs were intercept survey data collected during 2007 events and festivals, which included French Quarter Festival, Mardi Gras, Family Gras and Voodoo Festival. Also included were intercept data from the WWII Museum, and a TNS email panel of visitors to New Orleans. In total, over 6,000 observations were analyzed. In addition, a faxed hotel survey, and a phone survey of residents to determine the number of visiting friends and relatives were conducted.

New Orleans’ tourism industry was off to a strong start in the first quarter of 2008, with victories such as the NBA AllStar Game, college bowl games, Mardi Gras, a 20,000-plus-person citywide convention and a lineup of major conventions and festivals through the end of the year.

The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation serves as the City of New Orleans’ official leisure travel promotion agency. NOTMC designs and launches a major summer promotion; three simultaneous niche efforts aimed at cultural, family, and multicultural travelers; and a fall campaign promoting Christmas, New Orleans Style. NOTMC produces New Orleans Official Visitors Guide, and the Christmas New Orleans Style guidebooks.

Consistently recognized as one of the top five convention and visitor bureaus in the United States, The New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau is the driv-

ing force behind New Orleans’ most important industry, tourism. Today the cultural riches, sensual indulgences and unparalleled service that define the New Orleans experience continue to flourish, as they have for centuries. The most celebrated and historic core of the city - including the French Quarter, Central Business District, Warehouse and Arts District, Magazine Street, the Faubourg Marigny and Garden District - are thriving.

For more information, visit www.neworleanscvb.com.

25th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service May 18

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ustin, TX - This year’s 25th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 18, from 8pm - 9:30pm at Republic Square Park located at the southwest corner of the park. (4th and San Antonio Streets) This year’s theme, selected and sponsored by the Global Health Council, the Voice of Global Health, is “Never Give Up, Never Forget.” This theme reflects the crossroads in time this Memorial represents and reminding those that we should remember those lost, as well as never to give up the collective fight against this disease. This annual historic local event is in its 9th year and is held simultaneously along with more than 1,200 other communities in 119 countries to participate in this, the world’s largest & oldest grassroots event fighting HIV/AIDS since 1983. This Memorial is free and open to the public. Its purpose is to honor the memory of those lost or affected by

AIDS, as well as raise awareness, educate & advocate for policy change, and to create community dialog, while breaking down social barriers, and giving hope to future generations. Participants are asked to bring their families, friends, co-workers and their candles to help remember.

For more information, visit www.candlelightmemorial.org.

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by Todd Blauvelt he Bourbon Pub did nothing short of spectacular in hosting the Pride Extravaganza on the 12th of April in a strong show of support for New Orleans Gay Pride and our need to raise money to put on PrideFest 2008. The incredible event was the brainchild of none other than the fabulous Pat McArdle of the Bourbon Pub. Over 40 local businesses donated auction items for the silent auction organized by Pat and assisted by Corey, P.J. and Mark, to include a wonderful painting by Pat’s partner Jacey Frew, who also photographed the event. Food was donated by Pat, floral arrangements galore by Irwin Earth, and stimulating sounds and light design by DJ Dwayne and DJ Blair Q with the Bourbon Pub’s own JD volunteering his services to serve up the liquid libations. Live performances were performed by Derrick Penton and Jesse Authbment, and Miss Gay Pride

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2004 Savanna DeLoreon organized a drag show with performances by Miss Gay Pride 2005 Tami Tarmac and Miss Gay Pride 2006 Elizabeth Bouvier. The event raised very near if not more than $3,000 (some monies are yet to be collected and tallied).

So many thanks go out to all of the management and staff of the Bourbon Pub and to all who attended, and donated time, services, and auction items to make this “Extravaganza” the extravaganza that it turned out to be. This huge show of support for Gay Pride New Orleans is what it’s all about. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

We are all excited about the return of Grace Fraga who we expect will leave us all in stitches performing her stand up comedy act at Cowpokes on Friday, April 25th at 10pm as a benefit for PrideFest 2008. Tickets are $20 and available at the door. Grace, Miss Diva Latina, is a 2004 Big Easy Entertainment Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in a Play (Rio

Seco). She’s also been nominated for a 2004 Marquee Award and a Storer Boone Award, both for Best Actress in a Comedy (Rio Seco). She started hitting the boards in New Orleans in 2001 in plays like Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound (Blanche), Tennessee Williams’ Hello from Bertha (Goldie), musicals like The King and I and Bells are Ringing. Grace is an avid supporter of new playwrights and their plays.

These credits include: Timm Holt’s Aurora Borealis, Louis Routh’s Bloody Mary Sunday, Charles Kerb’s Sexy Music Again, and Dalt Wonk’s Rio Seco. She is currently living in Los Angeles where she has performed at Coleman & Smith Artistic Company Theater in the lead role of Wilma (The Prodigals) and at Second Stage Theater in Anaheim in the lead roles of Samantha (The Virus) and Valerie (Date In Time). Grace is a whole lotta Latin laughs; actor, comedian and margarita momma. Grace’s comedy is fueled by hot sauce flashes. Grace describes herself as a “Spanish Valley Girl with NeimanMarcus tastes and a K-Mart budget” performing stand up comedy in Los Angeles,

Las Vegas, New York, New Orleans, Chicago, Reno and San Francisco. She has performed as a featured comedian at Improv Ontario, Improv New York, New York Comedy Club and The Ice House.

This show should be a real treat for us all and we hope you can attend. Grace will also appear at Cowpokes again in May on the 23rd as a benefit for PrideFest New Orleans and will perform at the Festival in June.

Auditions closed today for our production of Steve Patrick’s original comedy Smoke to be performed at the Marigny Theatre in May and June to benefit PrideFest. Smoke is a fantasy that crosses all cultural, sexual, socioeconomic, race, religious and gender boundaries. Although the play is set within the “gay” community, only the most intolerant homophobic will be offended by the content.

A spirit, who must wander the earth for 8 score and 2 years, is continuous throughout the play, guiding, explaining, and leaving us to laugh and think about whom, or what, we are and what we wish for ourselves and / or others. In Smoke a woman, who may or may not be a lesbian, is given the extraordinary chance to visit different times and places. She helps her gay greatgrandson discover a family secret and prepares him for what is to come. She is with a gay thug, who has been killed, on his journey to - well, what - is it heaven or hell or something else? She brings two gay men together for a lifetime of love and companionship. Then, in a twist of fate, she is left with a decision that will change another person’s existence forever. Be prepared to leave reality, your ingrained viewpoints, and prejudices at the door.

Due to the sensitive nature of the opening scene of the play, no one will be seated once the curtain goes up.

“I believe in your work (plays), especially this one, Smoke.” - Donnie Jay, To Do Productions.

Tickets for this play are $10 and the cast will be announced in our next Pride Corner article. For further information call 504.201.2855 or e-mail nspatr@cox.net.

As mentioned in the last issue, we announced the winners of our costume contest at the “Pride Purple” party as The Crown Royals who more accurately were Susan Parker and Kathy Waguespack.

Susan and Kathy rode in the Gay Easter Parade with the Pride Board and had a fabulous time.

Another omission that we need to reenter into this column is the announcement of our Rainbow Pride Club members who missed acknowledgment because I missed a deadline. At the $1,000 Rainbow level is Madam Adam Hawkins and at the $100 Red level are Glenn O’Berry and Ron Bimes. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity. All donations to the Alliance of Pride afford us the ability to present the best PrideFest possible and donations to the Rainbow Pride Club can be made through our website at www.nolapridefest.org.

Applications for the Mr. and Miss Gay Pride Pageant are available and the pageant will take place on Wednesday, June 18th at Oz. The pageant will include performances by local talents and the competition for the titles of Mr. and Miss Gay Pride 2008, to include presentation, talent and formal Q & A. Each category is non-gender specific and limited to the first five paid applications per title. Door admission to [continued on Main-11]

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

Come Out! Come out!

Wherever you are!

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preached last Sunday on Coming Out (the sermon video is on-line at www.bigeasymcc.com.home.htm for those of you who are suckers for punishment). At this point about half of you have probably done what Dorothy Sayers advised her readers back in the thirties; she was reviewing a book, and she wrote: “this is not a book to be put aside lightly – it should be thrown with great force!.” The last thing you need when settling down in a bar or at home to peep through Ambush is a sermon! Well grit your teeth – here comes a sermon!

Try as we might to avoid the fact, living in the closet carries a lot of consequences.

This is not to say that all must immediately come out – I understand the many reasons that it may be dangerous for a person to come out, but the ideal still stands.

Sexuality is an integral, God-given part of each and every one of us; we don’t choose it, it is engraved upon us in our mother’s womb (or at least so early as to make no difference). It is as natural and vital a part of us as is our skin colour or our eye colour – and as morally neutral as these things.

If we are forced to live as if it is shameful, then it is so much a part of us that we will

start to carry shame – and the straight community will understandably start to believe that it is something shameful.

A life lived undercover not only inhibits and represses us as individuals, it inhibits and represses the whole community.

Since people starting coming out in droves over in the U.K. the situation for the gay community has transformed! We went from Margaret Thatcher (shudder) to full equality in only fifteen years - seeing a much loved public figure treating their sexuality as merely a fact and not a source of shame has a powerful affect upon ordinary people.

People are not born understanding diversity – they have to learn about things that are different to themselves. Straight people have only one source of reliable information about homosexuality, and that is us – the gay community. How then can we teach the truth if we are acting as if our God-given sexuality is something to be hidden, something sinful and wicked?

When I came out at the age of thirteen I had a terrible time, my parents took a while to understand because they were ignorant of what it meant to be gay. They had been brought up to believe that homosexuality meant sad, wretched old men preying on small boys – and they thought that this was what I was telling them I would become. In

reality I was just fessing up to liking guys!

– pure and simple. This was one plain biological fact that in no way prevented me from leading a meaningful, loving, happy life unless others prevented me from doing so. My parents are wonderful people, and now they feel angry that they were never prepared for the possibility of having a gay son – that they were fed a bunch of lies that led them to handle the situation badly and cause me (and them) great pain. Now they are as supportive and loving as it is possible to be, and were at my wedding when I married my husband Leon at the local city hall back in London!

Coming out liberates you, but may not make life easier, just more like life. Life does not carry a guarantee of ease or simplicity, but must be real – we only have one shot, and when we carve a fake version of ourselves (a straight version of ourselves) to do our living for us then we cheat ourselves of the richness and growth that life can provide. Eventually, we start to confuse the dummy for the real thing – and then the lie, the falsehood takes over and crowds out the real person.

From a pastor’s point of view, being forced (or choosing) to live in the closet is a spiritual mine field. God is truth, and God hates nothing God has made, therefore living in the closet is effectively saying ‘I choose society’s values over God; I care more what my friends may think than what God thought when I was made me as I am.’ This is a kind of blasphemy – ‘Darest thou to call unclean something The Lord your God has made?,’ and it is all the worse because to our infinite shame it is often the church that has forced this blasphemy on people. We must stand up to

people who would have us stay in the closet – we are born for the wide open expanses God made for us, not to be huddled in some damp little closet and told to behave and keep quiet! Staying in the closet is not for your own good – it never is - any thing of real value will still be there after coming out. No really loving parent, or friend, or relative is going to reject us for our sexuality, and that is the fear, that coming out will prove that the love we relied upon was not love at all, but possession, or just plain flesh and blood.

Let me just close with a thought - can you conceive of civil rights, and of giants like Martin Luther King if 75% of the African American population of the USA had ‘passed’ and treated their race as something to be hidden, as a guilty secret? If we ‘pass’ then we are leaving as bad a future for the next generation of LGBT youth as the past we lived through.

Rev 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.

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by Douglas Minich, New Orleans E-mail: nolaclubrptr@yahoo.com

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id you make it to French Quarter Fest? While I was not able to be there, I hear that the weather was great and the crowds huge, yet another success for our great city. Now we get to gear up for Jazz Fest and even Cinco de Mayo!

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peaking of Cinco de Mayo, the Lords of Leather will be celebrating with a Kick Off Fiesta on Sunday, May 4th from 2pm till 6pm.

Come by Lords Michael and Doug’s place,

3026 N. Rampart St., and enjoy Margarita’s and some great food too. Bring your swim trunks and towel so you can take a dip in the pool too. All this for a $15 donation, according to Lord’s President Gary V., tickets will be available at the door.

The Lords also continue their tradition of monthly Beer and Soda Bust on the second Friday of each month on the patio of the Phoenix bar, from 9pm till midnight.

Come on out for ice cold beer and the company of great guys.

Lords Function Lieutenant Alan and

President Gary both tell me that they have multiple events on their schedule for the Lords. And hey, did you know they have changed the date of the Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest? That’s right. The Lords are giving the contest the attention it has earned over the years and making a weekend out of it October 17 – 19.

Traditionally Mr. Louisiana Leather was held over Labor Day weekend during Southern Decadence. While the Lords will still host the Leather Block Party Beer Bust on Decadence Friday, August 29th this year, the contest will move to October. I think this is a good move. Let’s face it, Decadence has plenty to offer and having the contest in October gives us all a chance to put together a great weekend.

Current title holder, Mr. Louisiana Leather 2008 Michael Albrecht is getting ready for his trip to Chicago to compete in International Mr. Leather over Memorial Day Weekend. Good Luck Michael!

pride corner ...from Main-8 the pageant is $10 and tables of four can be reserved in advance for $100. For applications and reservations please call 504.906.5654.

For information on float rentals for the parade and booth rentals at the festival, please visit our website www.nolapridefest.org. And as always we’d like to thank our sponsors; Bud Light, Harrah’s Casino New Orleans, McDonald’s and Sir Speedy. If you or your business would like to be a sponsor of Gay Pride New Orleans please call 504.906.5654 to obtain a sponsor packet.

The New Orleans Alliance of Pride is a 501(c)3 corporation and all donations and sponsorships are tax deductible.

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Check out the Lords web site for more information on the world's only Leather Mardi Gras Krewe LordsOfLeather.COM.

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ongratulations and a great big thanks to our neighbors in Mobile! Once again the members of Mobile Pride proved that hard work and cooperation pay off. Mobile Pride was celebrated April 4 – 6.

For four of the past five years, I have had the privilege of participating in Mobile Pride and this was one of the best yet. The Pride committee actively seeks out all the diversity that is the GLBT Community.

The Southern Renegades participated for the first time this year as well.

Renegade Darwin was instrumental by inviting the Lords of Leather and Michael Albrecht, Mr. Louisiana Leather 2008, to help them celebrate.

The weekend kicked off at B-Bob’s downtown with a Leather, Bear, Biker, Uniform Night hosted by the Southern Renegades. Renegade Darwin welcomed everyone to the celebration emphasizing the 10 members of the Lords of Leather in attendance. Darwin also introduced Mr. Louisiana Leather, Michael Albrecht, to the crowd as the evening was a fund-raiser to help offset the expenses involved with representing Louisiana in the International Mr. Leather competition coming up over Memorial Day weekend.

Michael seemed to have quite the time selling those raffle tickets. The crowd was definitely supportive and happy to have

Michael as the first ever Leather title holder to participate in Mobile's Pride Parade.

All night long, while we were entertained in B-Bob’s, the rain came. Lasting into Saturday morning, we wondered if the parade would be cancelled. After 9 hours and over 8 inches of rain that included street flooding, the rain turned into a Rainbow just in time. With the skies clearing, the floats started lining up. Someone was definitely smiling on the GLBT community.

Michael and I joined Cavaliers Associate members, and Mobile residents, Bubba and Eric to once again lead the parade. Groups from not just Mobile but from as far as Biloxi to Pensacola participated, showing the crowds a great time. I was surprised to see how many folks made it out considering how bad the weather had been just that morning.

The Renegades were definitely a busy group. After the parade they hosted a Bar-B-Q for guests and members. Darwin and Raphael had prepared their home and with the help of several other Renegades provided a great spread.

They did not stop there however. Saturday night they hosted the Official Mobile Pride Men’s Party on the back patio at Visions Twist. As a fund-raiser, they raffled many prizes and gift packs.

Heading to the beach this Memorial Day? Well the Southern Renegades are ready to welcome you there. The Co. of Men will be hosting a Welcome to Pensacola Party at the Round-Up on Friday, May 23. The Renegades have a full weekend planned, from the Welcome Party to a Beach Party to BBQ/Grill Party.

The list of Renegade events does not stop there though. Check out their web

site for all kinds of events and updates: SouthernRenegades.COM.

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he Louisiana Gay Rodeo Assoc. is getting ready to host the 24th International Gay Rodeo Association Convention right here in the Big Easy, Oct. 29 – Nov. 2. I can pretty much guarantee there will be plenty of Cowboys this Halloween!

Hosting the convention requires a lot of work and even some money though. And our local Cowboys and Cowgirls have great events planned. Look for them during Jazz Fest on Friday, April 25 as they will be holding a Beer Bust at Café Lafitte’s from 11am till 5pm.

On May 8th, the ropers will be at Starlight by the Park for a BBQ and Country Western Diva show. Do you have any doubt that Patsy Cline, or some facsimile, will be performing? I know a few of these cowboys know their way around a kitchen, now we will get to see if they can handle the grill.

Check out the LSGRA website for more on these folks, LSGRA.COM.

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t’s summer time here in The Big Easy. Even though it is a bit cool as I write this, by the time I get home and ready for Cinco de Mayo and everything else, it is sure to be hot, hot, hot.

Come on out and celebrate everything this city has to offer.

Cheers!

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he Bears are busy planning Bear Decadence. I hear they have heard from folks across the country and around the world about registering for their events. I know the Sire Ursus Contest last year was packed, so this year should be even better.

Join the Bears at their twice monthly Beer Busts on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at the Phoenix from 9pm till midnight.

Check out bearsofneworleans.com to see what the Bears are up to and see what a great job Bear Webmaster Ed P. is

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he Krewe of Petronius Cocktails and Crowns Again bash presented 2009 royalty and ball theme of The Can Ball at Fredrick Guess Studio in New Orleans. The Krewe of Petronius Bal Masque XLVIII is set for Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Scottish Rite Foundation. For more info visit http:// kreweofpetronius.tripod.com. (Photo: King Petronius XLVII Charles Turberville, King & Queen Petronius XLVIII Elect Arthur Alarcon & Fredrick Guess, and Queen Petronius XLVII Dawn Falgout-Loebig)

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he Fleur De Lis Divas brought co-emcee Brittney O’Bryan, guest star Jasmine SX, co-emcee Elizabeth Bouvier and the legendary Teryl-Lynn Foxx to the stage at Show Bar of the Year, Cowpokes, in New Orleans.

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utter’s Jimmy Kilgore and Dudley LeBlanc join April Artist of the Month Joshua Stearns (center) for his opening reception at Cutter’s in New Orleans.

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ne of the fab divas joins Oz GM Tommy Elias for the kickoff of Fabulous Friday Parties at world famous Dance Club of the Year Oz in New Orleans. The Toga Party featured Oilcan Harry’s own DJ Sid Licious direct from Austin, Texas.

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nternational recording artist Kristine W wowed the mega crowd closing out Mobile’s annual Pride Fest weekend at Bienville Square in beautiful downtown Mobile, Alabama.

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riday’s midnight Starlight Revue brought Entertainer of the Year Princesse Stephaney, show director Marcy Marcell, Miss Gay New Orleans America Passion Armani Cassidine, Opal Vanderhurst and Starr Daniels to the stage at Starlight By The Park French Quarter Fest weekend in New Orleans.

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ill assist Lord King XXV Michael Ducote for the Lords of Leather Toga Party at JohnPaul's in New Orleans. The event raised funds to help produce the Lords of Leather Bal Masque XXVI set for Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Alario Center. For more info, visit LordsOfLeather.COM.

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Classical music on the Southern Comfort Stage at the Old US Mint during French Quarter Fest

Getting some of Bywater Bar.B.Que’s tasty eats at French Quarter Fest Crack Whore 9 Chris Morton pops in for Monday Movie Night at the Phoenix

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Keith, Joe & Rusty workin’ Bywater Bar.B.Que’s booth at French Quarter Fest

Marty entertains the daytime crowd at the Phoenix

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by Brian Sands

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The Who’s Tommy at NOCCA

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or all those keeping track of such things, NOCCA’s production of The Who’s Tommy was not only the most exciting production of a musical seen in New Orleans in the last twenty years but it was as good as, and in some respects even better than, the Broadway version.

Time has not dimmed the power of this rock opera. If anything, its themes, major and minor, of child abuse, pedophilia, the transience of fame, the acceptance of one’s true self, etc., are more resonant now than when it made its theatrical debut some fifteen years ago.

Director Blake Coheley didn’t merely replicate the Broadway production but brought his own genius to it, beautifully staging the show with a cinematic sweep as one scene flowed into the next. His dances filled the stage with 30+ bodies exactingly conveying the change in youthful moves from the 1940s thru the ‘60s.

As the “deaf, dumb and blind boy,” Michael Moore could have been a bit more of the rocker but radiated an inner charisma that served him best at the end of his amazing journey as he beatifically accepted the fate of his life.

Bruce Landry’s Captain Walker achieved the perfect balance of loving his child while being immensely frustrated by the situation he finds himself in. Samantha Helmstetter made Mrs. Walker a more sympathetic mother than I recall from Broadway though finally got to show off her astonishing voice and let loose her frustration in Smash The Mirror.

As the cheesy opportunist Uncle Ernie, Matt Artigues strikingly portrayed a child molester with a brave characterization in one of Coheley’s most imaginatively staged numbers. And in the find of the show, Josh Smith took what had previously been a throwaway role and captured Cousin Kevin’s toughness, smugness, swagger and, ultimately, true affection for his little cousin, drawing the audience’s eyes to him whenever he was on stage. An acting/singing/dancing triple threat, Smith seems destined for a great career in theater, ballet or both.

In addition to the leads, the entire large cast was topnotch with special mention going to Christopher Newhouse who made the 10 year old Tommy a sentient if closed off being.

Musical Director Jefferson Turner coaxed a generally fine performance from his student band though they seemed slightly more attuned to the score’s “musical” side than its rowdier “rock” one.

Julie Winn’s costumes well-defined the various eras. Gary Solomon, Jr.’s lighting combined rock’n’roll spectacle with scenesetting theatricality to become another persona on stage.

One could carp that without knowing the original song cycle, some characters’ relationships were, especially at the beginning, unclear. And, unfortunately, some problems with the sound system made it

difficult sometimes to catch all the lyrics.

But this is the kind of vibrant, vital theater that all of our local theaters should be presenting.

V To The Tenth at New Orleans Arena

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ne cannot help but admire the magnificent movement Eve Ensler and her Vagina Monologues have spawned in the last ten years to end violence against women and girls. And bravo to her and her krewe for selecting New Orleans, the “vagina of America” as she put it (“love her fishy taste”) for a two day 10th anniversary celebration benefitting local groups.

But would the play, first seen in a small off-Broadway theater hold up in an arena with a puff-puff celebrity cast?

Booooyyyyy, or rather, ggiiirrrllllll, did it!

Beginning with a different kind of flood than the Katrina-induced one, Doris Roberts, along with Didi Conn, was ineffably sympathetic as a woman who hasn’t “been ‘down there’ since 1953.”

Kerry Washington and Christine Lahti were both fine as women dealing with, respectively, a man who loved everything about vaginas, and a domineering husband who wanted his wife to go, um, hairless.

Our own Charmaine Neville delivered a heartfelt Do You Know What It Means? and, detailing the things she missed when she returned home wondered “Where was the UPS man? I wanted to see those legs.” Amen to that!

Rosario Dawson and Kristen Krepela, a Croatian actress, made the horrific use of rape in wartime Bosnia extremely touching in the profoundly sad telling of one woman’s experiences.

New to me, and very good in the Boys Don’t Cry mold, was a monolog performed by Calpernia Addams and Leslie Townsend that was recently included in an all-trans cast performance of The Vagina Monologues in Los Angeles. Ali Larter, Stéphanie Bataille and Amber Tamlyn rockingly let everyone know not to mess with them just because they were wearing a short skirt.

In one of the evening’s highlights, Lilia Aragon, Lela Costa, Shirley Knight and Monique Wilson represented a worldwide sisterhood, and parsed, dissected, analyzed and reclaimed the vulgarisms cunt, coño (Spanish), fica (Italian) and puki (Portuguese) to hysterically funny effect. Everyone understood every word of what each of the brilliant actresses said even if they didn’t understand the actual language they were speaking.

Another fun sequence was Jennifer Beals and three of The L Word women demonstrating different kinds of moans women make during sex; the AfricanAmerican moan, “Aw, shit!”, got the biggest audience response of the night.

And in what proved to be the evening’s dramatic highlight, Jane Fonda gave a penetrating account of being in the delivery room as a relative gave birth; amidst

her activism and aerobics, it’s been easy to forget how great an actress Fonda is.

Liz Mikel, a self-described “big, angry, black woman” who earlier had ranted against insensitive doctors (“Why the flashlight like Nancy Drew?”), stepped into an indisposed Oprah’s shoes for the final, newly-written VM of a big-hearted local woman preparing a metaphorical meal.

Though moving and wonderfully done by Mikel, I failed to see the vagina connection; in a post-Katrina world of increased sexual violence, Ensler’s focus struck me as somewhat misplaced.

If the evening ended with a rousing RE-S-P-E-C-T done by Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson and Neville, its emotional highlight was the introduction of Dr. Denis Mukwege from the Congo who is doing heroic work to heal women devastated by violence. In that, and for all of its 2+ hours, V To The Tenth was a glorious event celebrating the humanist in all of us.

A Soldier’s Play/The Bluest Eye at The Anthony Bean Community Theater

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hat nine months from now, America may have its first black president makes Charles Fuller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning A Soldier’s Play of 1982, not so much passé as hauntingly prescient in its ultimate hope for this country. Wilbert L. Williams’ gripping production of this too seldom seen work reminded us that though much has been achieved, much has yet to be done.

Taking place in 1944 on a Louisiana Army base, Soldier’s Play sets a murder mystery against the background of black troops aching to be sent off to war to fight for their country. Two Captains, the white Charles Taylor and the black Richard Davenport vie with each other and against the system to discover who killed a black sergeant.

Williams’ direction took a little while to come into focus, but once it did, it grabbed the audience and didn’t let go.

Along with his actors, Williams shaped a true sense of the unit’s cohesiveness.

Anthony Bean was all righteous anger and spit’n’polish as Davenport and he was well-matched by Nick Thompson as Taylor. Genuine sparks flew between them and if it got a little overwrought at times, without that level of engagement their debates could’ve turned awfully dry.

Harold X. Evans added another fine portrayal to his gallery as the dead sergeant whose self-hatred has curdled his soul.

Although all the soldiers were very good, Dui Moorman stood out as the tragic country boy C.J. Memphis. Without ever falling into caricature, Moorman infused the character with authentic life and an underhanded intelligence rather than just playing the stereotypical small town hick.

It’s a mark of the production’s high caliber that even the two relatively small parts of the white officers who are implicated in the murder were played well and convincingly by Matthew Madden and T.J. Toups.

With a persuasively lived-in set designed by Chad Talkington, this was another commendable achievement for Anthony Bean Community Theater.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for The Bluest Eye, Lydia Diamond’s adaptation of Toni Morrison’s novel which came off as a three dimensional

audiobook. Diamond failed to transform the book into a worthy dramatic vehicle and, with little dramatic tension, its literary roots showed throughout its tale of young Pecola and her sad life.

I’m not sure what else she could’ve done with this material, but Adella Gautier’s static staging did not enliven things. Those scenes which Diamond actually dramatized, however, such as when Pecola gets her first period, Gautier brought alive movingly.

As the suffering Pecola, Coti Gayles’ wonderfully transparent emotions brought muted passion to this downtrodden character. Alozia St. John and Giselle Nakhid gave authoritative performances as Pecola’s friends and the audience’s guides.

Despite The Bluest Eye’s flaws, I do admire ABCT for presenting this new work.

Crimes Against Nature at Backyard Ballroom

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rimes Against Nature starts off with an animated (in every sense of the word) sex scene and keeps getting more outrageous as it goes along. Billed as “A Love Story,” it’s an episodic road comedy with tragic flourishes as when conjoined twins fall off a train and are eaten by alligators.

A throwback to Off Off-Broadway in the 1960s, CAN owes much to commedia dell’arte, Punch & Judy shows, and underground comics in its gender-bending celebration of sex, bestiality, death and dismemberment. And if all that sounds like something from an old Jerry Springer show, Otter’s script sprinkles it with such joie de vie that what could’ve been somewhat twee emerges as wicked fun.

Against Dennis Monn’s pop art set on which a two-dimensional cactus, train and giant bong appear, CAN tells the tale of Happy Daye (Monn) and Gaye Daye (Otter). These lovers traverse the desert and head to the Big Easy where the churlish Happy succumbs to NOLA’s evil charms.

As Gaye, innocent if naughty at heart, gives away all sorts of bodily parts to support Happy’s drug habit, one has to wonder why she stands by her slug of a man but eventually they triumph. While one wishes the verbal dexterity matched the show’s visual wit, it’s all delightfully perverse.

As Gaye, Otter achieved true pathos like a weirded out Giulietta Masina from Fellini’s movies. The androgynous Miss Led, busty Veronyka Belleto and protean Dwight C. Byrd, whose Hump and Dump just may be the strangest character(s) I’ve ever seen on stage, all contributed to the manic fun.

Weenie jokes; a dance on roller skates; Mardi Gras-esque costumes by Otter & Oliver Manhattan; fabulous wigs from Fifi Mahoney’s; Thomas Little & Lisa vanWambeck’s dirty animation; a very well-trained dog; and nudity both real and illusory, further add to the merriment.

Not long after I saw Crimes Against Nature, Otter and her husband were in a terrible car accident. I wish them the speediest of recoveries and look forward to seeing more works birthed from her extravagant imagination.

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Ken, Ed & Tim King Satyricon V Tony Leggio & Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Marcy Marcell

New Orleans Bears’ Danny Lecompte & Lord Chancellor Gary Vandeventer

King & Queen Petronius XLVIII Elect Arthur Alarcon & Freddie Guess present the krewe’s 2009 bal masque theme, The Can Ball

Queen & King Petronius XLVII Dawn Falgout-Loebig & Charles Turberville flank Royal Make-up Artist Regina Adams Past King Petronius Craig Schexnayder wins the special Fredrick Guess Crowns & Cocktails painting with top bid of $900 held by King Petronius Charles Turberville

Queen & King Petronius XLVII Dawn Falgout-Loebig & Charles Turberville flank Royal Carpenter Bryan Loebig & Captain’s Aid Roland Schexnayder

Former King & Queen Petronius Craig Schexnayder & Romnie LeLeux

Tony Leggio, JohnPaul’s Paul Chiriaco & Blake Bascle

Brian & Ken

Lord Merlin Alan Kelley & Lord Consort XXIV Felatio Maximus

King Satyricon V Tony Leggio & Lord of Misrule David Boyd (King Satyricon II)

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Petronius’ Cocktails & Crowns Again at Fredrick Guess Studio ~ New Orleans

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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. 11am9pm, Sat. breakfast 10am-3pm and Sun., brunch 10am3pm. 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.

Magazine Perks, 4332 Magazine, serves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, pastries, danish and cakes. Open 7 days 7am-10pm. Call 899.2911 or visit MagazinePerks.COM. Marigny Perks, 2401 Burgundy, serves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, pastries, danish and cakes. Open 7 days 7am-10pm. 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.

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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.

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Robbie & his mom at Starlight By The Park

Lester & Debi pop in for Super Happy Hour at Golden Lantern DJ Mike spins at Lafitte’s

Wonder Woman Princesse Stephaney joins Oz's Hero vs. Villains Party

Cocktailin’ at Tubby’s Golden Lantern Lords of Leather’s Alan & Society Page’s Orlando pop in at Lafitte’s

The Good Friends gang joins Boudreaux at the Zephyrs Game

Drew & Monty welcome you to Good Friends Bar

Past Easter Grand Marshal Brett Messmer & Big Easy Theatre Awards Lifetime Achievement Recipient Becky Allen at Ninth Circle Lafitte’s Matt & Aletha always ready to entertain

The lovely & drunken Chiffon falls in the ice bin at Zephyr Field

Donna & Ken grillin’ at Rawhide’s Wednesday BYOM Night

Brigette serves it up at Ninth Circle Chiffon shows off Spencer’s target at Good Friends Bar

Emmy & Shep party at Tubby’s Golden Lantern

Alternatives’ Philip gets a cold one at Cafe Lafitte in Exile

Superhero Blake for Oz’s Friday Hero vs. Villains Party blowout

Good Friends Sports Queers at the Zephyrs Game

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Times Past: Part Two

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emembering back to that first night now, Jeff wondered what life would have been like for him, no not him but the two of them, he had to include Shaun here as well, if that evening had taken a completely different course of action. What if indeed he had not passed out like he did, neither of them, what would it have been like if they had let lose on the feelings he was so sure they felt at that time. He doubted it would have been a one night stand, but more than likely the start of a beautiful sexually relationship. But would it have lasted a lifetime? Would it have lasted just as long as this undying friendship had gone on? Questions that really could never be answered now, with the passing of so much time, but it was nice to think back and remember and to contemplate how things might have been.

He had loved Shaun since that first encounter in that French Quarter bar and he continued to love him to this day. He heard a car approaching. And shielding his eyes from the early morning sun he glanced down the street to see if it was Shaun’s. He glanced at his watch, Shaun was always prompt, but he was early today. He smiled to himself and allowed his thoughts to shift back to that morning they had awakened together side by side, fully clothed each in that hotel room.

Shaun rolled over in his sleep and engulfed Jeff in his arms. Jeff could feel his hardness pressed against him, he said nothing feigning sleep and snuggled, pressing against the hunk from the bar. Shaun stretched out, all the muscles in his body flexing at once. He yawned audibly. “Are you awake yet.” He inquired of Jeff.

“Semi and what about you?”

“Getting there I think.” Was Shaun’s reply. ”Hell what time did we stumble in, and where the hell are we.”

“I was hoping you could tell me the answer to your first question. My hotel room answers the second.”

“Well we’re both fully dressed so I guess we were both good boys.”

“I’m afraid so.” Jeff truly meant that statement and was wondering how Shaun might be feeling about it, but the fact that he had not moved at all nor seemed to want to led him to think he felt the same. Jeff turned facing Shaun and pulling him closer so he could feel his hardness as well. Jeff reached down taking him in his fist and squeezing tightly. He kissed his cheek and taking his hand moved it down to his crotch.

Shaun kissed him lightly again on the cheek, while they stroked each other firmly. Lord it felt so good and after drinking so much the night before Jeff was afraid he was going to let loose of himself to soon. Sitting up in the bed he said “I think I need some food.”

Not knowing what was happening he smiled at Jeff released his grasp and replied. “I think I need a drink. He stood up and casually began to strip off his clothes. Dropping them at that side of the bed. Completely nude now, he turned to face Jeff, “Why don’t you order something to eat and me a double Bloody Mary. I’m going to hit the shower.”

His manhood was bobbing as he walked toward the bathroom, it was truly impressive, and Jeff wanted to strip as well and follow him there, but he wasn’t sure he should. If he had wanted him to wouldn’t he have asked him to join him there? That was what had happened, but in his mind now he thought it should have gone another way and that was…

“I was hoping you could answer the first question. My hotel more answers the second.”

“Well were both fully dressed so I guess we were good boys?”

“Afraid so, but I guess we could rectify that.”

“We could if you want to.” Shaun replied.

Jeff turned to face Shaun and pulling him closer to him so that he could feel his hardness as well. Jeff reached down and taking him in his fist squeezed tightly. He kissed his cheek lightly and taking his hand moved it down his crotch Shaun kissed him lightly again on the cheek while they stroked each other firmly.

“This is starting to feel way too great.” Jeff mumbled.

“Hold out awhile longer and I’ll really make it feel great.”

Shaun replied and sitting up stripped off all his clothes until

he was completely nude next to him. “Now your turn, my love.” He slowly undressed Jeff. They sat on the bed now, facing each other, their manhood erect, their emotions aflame and their desire running wild. Jeff lowered his head into Shaun’s crotch. Shaun groaned loudly and then reciprocated almost at once. His hands massaging the other mans chest, and as he sat up again his hands forced Jeff onto his back. Rising on his knees, Shaun swung one leg across Jeff’s torso and without any prompting, but from experience mounted Jeff, as only one with his knowledge would find successful on the first try.

He closed his eyes feeling nothing but ecstasy within himself and the joy of giving his unconditional love to another. He was an unashamed young man lost totally in his quest to bring Jeff to a climax he’d never known before; something that this man had no idea was within him.

Jeff heard a car honking in the distance, or so he thought, but it wasn’t, he slowly opened his eyes breaking his fantasy of years gone by, it was Shaun, and he had pulled up while Jeff had been daydreaming.

“What were you doing old man, day-dreaming?” He shouted, getting out of the car. He walked around and opened the door for Jeff

who wheeled up to get in.

“You know damn well I was what else have I got to do waiting on your old ass?”

“Ain’t got much of one left, in case you haven’t noticed.” He wheeled the chair to the back of the car, folded it and locked it in the trunk, still talking. “ I use to have the best ass in town when I was young, well rounded and knew how to use it too.”

“I bet you did, and I remember how sweet it looked.”

“To bad you never made it back there.”

“Well I thought about it, once or twice, but you were always to busy.”

“You what?”

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in the spotlight LIFE’S A DRAG: A Celebration of Life and Laughter! debuts at Oz May 3 during Jazz Fest

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IFE’S A DRAG: A Celebration of Life and Laughter! is the first art show/silent auction presented by Pensacola artist James Amerson. The exhibition opens Saturday, May 3 at Oz New Orleans, 800 Bourbon Street, 5:30-8pm.

A portion of the proceeds benefits New Orleans Habitat for Humanity to assist with their efforts of helping people rebuild their lives after the effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Unveiling of the collection of Pop Art is set for 6pm. Bidding closes at 7:45pm.

The artwork is acrylic on 36x48 canvas spotlighting the snapshots taken by Amerson at Mardi Gras and Southern Decadence, focusing on the “life and laughter” that these two events bring to thousands of people. He has created a "harem" of "lucious beauties" which are sure to please art lovers out there.

According to Amerson, "Our show will be held during the second week of Jazz Fest. We hope that you can come see the artwork, hear some great music and hopefully take home a little “laughter” as well as helping others.

Amerson, 46, currently lives in Pensacola, Florida. After being a hair stylist and salon owner for over 25 years, he found it time to follow his love of art and

one last song ...from Main-27 already. Does that surprise you that I thought about banging you way back then?”

“Nothing surprises me when it comes to you, you old leach.”

“That may be the case now, but back then I would have made a good catch.

Come on now tell me the truth.”

Jeff got back in the car and before answering him he gave it moments thought. He rubbed his chin in thought and then finally said. “Well to tell you the truth, the first day I met you and showed you around I was expecting a grand finale to the evening, but it just didn’t work out the way I had it planned.”

“You had a plan?” Jeff questioned.

“Well what the hell did you think I was up to being the Welcome Wagon?”

“Why didn’t you say something?”

“Say what? Didn’t you feel me pressing against you? Or were you just as dumb as you are now?”

“No I wasn’t dumb then, you don’t remember me pressing back against you.

Hey are you telling me that I’m done today?”

“Forget about how dumb you are today, we are talking about another time now.”

“That’s right, and don’t you remember me turning to face you, so you could feel how hard I was.”

“Right and I suppose you can’t remember me grabbing your crotch, you old crone.” Shaun was smiling now. “I suppose you forgot about me kissing you on the cheek, and how about me stripping down to my boner and waving it at you, and

me heading to the shower try to entice you to follow me.”

“Hussy, why didn’t you ask me to join you in the shower, you could have been more direct you know?” Jeff was smiling now also.

“How more direct could I have been?

Face it, I offered myself to you and you declined.”

“No I didn’t.”

“Yes you did. How many people do you know that take forty-five minute showers?”

“Now days it takes me that long just to be able to get into shower. Really did you want me to join you long ago?”

“I was on fire for you.” Jeff let out a loud laugh. “You find that funny?”

“I find it very ironic actually that is exactly what I was feeling for you, as a matter of fact that was just what I was daydreaming about.”

“You think about it after all these years,” Jeff nodded.

“Me too. So where are we headed today, Walmart, Rouses, or somewhere else.”

“Before we go shopping I think I’d just like to go for a drive.”

“Just point me in the direction. You want to go. You know I’ll take you anywhere.”

“Drive, I want to take a trip down memory lane, if it’s all right with you.”

“How about some music, ONE LAST SONG maybe?’ He turned on the radio, and the car headed no where in particular.

To be continued...

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photography. With no formal training and only the self-taught style of trial and error, he developed his craft.

Amerson added, "And I have thanks to give to my partner Jeff and many friends for helping me put this together. I wanted to use the 'Art of Drag' as my muse, not because of its obvious appeal, but for something much brighter. I love the 'light' that surrounds people when they do drag.

It opens us up. Allows others in. And in my opinion, it allows what’s really inside someone to surface. We have decided to donate a portion of the proceeds for New Orleans Habitat for Humanity. After going through Hurricane Ivan ourselves, we know how much it takes, 'people helping people'. And we hope that through my paintings that we are able to help."

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by Brad Benedict E-mail: bradhottails@hotmail.com

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’ve read several books lately, but I have to put Blind Fall by Christopher Rice at the top of the list.

Maybe this is because I’ve been a fan of his writing since that first novel, A Density of Souls, was published. I read this book on a flight to San Francisco, and I followed that one with The Snow Garden and Light Before Day. Blind Fall manages to interweave controversial issues such as homophobia and the moral dilemma that is war with a gripping, fast-paced storyline. This is typical of Rice’s writing style, and it manages to hold your interest from beginning to end. His characters experience loss, heartbreak, and conflict in a way that engages the reader and evokes sympathy for his characters.

In this book, his main character, John Houck, is haunted by a split-second failure that nearly killed his Marine captain, Mike Bowers, and this incident in Iraq nearly ended his military career. He was dishonored and disgraced in his own eyes, and he tries to redeem himself by showing up unannounced at Bowers’ home. It is here that he finds Bowers brutally murdered and witnesses one Alex Martin seemingly escaping from the house.

Houck is actually shocked to learn that Martin was not Bowers’ killer, but in

fact his lover and the killer’s next intended victim. The two quickly realize that their only hope of avenging the death of a man they both loved and outwitting the real killer is through each other. Along the way, Houck must confront some of his own demons and question the beliefs that have shaped his very being while at the same time teaching Alex to protect and defend himself.

This is first book by Rice where he writes from the perspective of a heterosexual male and really does a fine job with John Houck, the fallen Marine. If you haven’t read any of his books before, I suggest you get started. He has a masterful style with words, and he has made a name for himself in the literary world. I don’t think this is entirely because he is Anne Rice’s son, although that probably [continued on Main-29]

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cookin' with auntie dee

by Donnie Jay E-mail: auntiedeej@hotmail.com Photo©GrahamStudioOne.COM

A Seafood Dinner

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ello my little chickadees, today we are going to have an ocean inspired meal. I am featuring a delicious Australian fish and stuffing it with some local crab meat. The Orange Roughy is one of my favorite fish, but if you want to go strictly local, a mild firm fish will do. So let’s not waste anymore time, because the quicker we start cooking, the sooner we’ll be eating

BOILED SHRIMP 6 cups water 2 tablespoons salt 2 bay leaves 1 lemon, halved 1 stalk celery with leaves, cut into 3 inch cubes 1 onion, quartered 2 pounds unpeeled fresh shrimp cocktail sauce (recipe follows) Place first five ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook three to five minutes. Drain well; rinse in cold water. Cover and chill. Peel shrimp and devein, if desired. Serve with cocktail sauce.

COCKTAIL SAUCE: 2/3 cup chili sauce ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon hot sauce Combine all ingredients, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill at least two hours.

Yield: I cup.

CRAB STUFFED ORANGE ROUGHY 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1/3 cup fine, dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley ½ pound fresh lump crab meat, drained 8 (5-6 ounce) orange roughy fillet 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon paprika Mornay Sauce (recipe follows) Combine first eight ingredients; stir well. Add crab meat, and stir gently. Spoon ¼ cup crab meat mixture onto each fillet, and roll up to secure filling. Place rolls seam side down, in a lightly greased 13 x 9 –inch baking dish. Dot butter on each fillet; sprinkle with lemon juice and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for thirty minutes or until fish flakes easily.

Serve with Mornay sauce. Yield: eight servings.

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

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imon and Schuster has a winner in “Sizwe’s Test” by Jonny Steinberg. This one is about a young man’s journey through Africa’s AIDS epidemic. It is a young journalist’s exploration of the crisis facing his native continent. To find answers to why so many are dying, he travels to the rural district of Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape Province and gets opinions from two men.

Dr. Hermann Reuter runs Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) HIV clinic program, and Sizwe

Lee from McGlan, the GLBT employees’ organization of McDonald’s. McDonald’s supports the gay community through McGlan.

This year McGlan will be a sponsor of New Orleans PrideFest. My first question was, is Ronald going to be there too? No answer to that as yet but there will be financial support, apple dippers for all, and gifts will be given to the children that attend. Members of Colage are being asked to attend this family values PrideFest to take advantage of the McDonald’s goodies.

Colage (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) is the organization of Gay parents and children. The local chapter is active and has been close to PFLAG since its inception. Julie has made it her personal goal to support their events and encourage other PFLAG members to do the same.

McDonald’s is under fire by American Family Association for supporting their GLBT employees and friends. A boycott of McDonald’s is planned similar to the boycott of Disneyworld when they supported the gay community with Gay Day at the Florida Park.

Just as thousands supported Disney

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t’s the morning after the April PFLAG meeting where last night mem bers and guests were given wonderful news by President Julie Thompson. She has been contacted by Randy

book beat ...from Main-28 helps, but there is no denying that his talent for writing original stories is strong.

He could (and does) stand tall in his ability to write good fiction. I always look forward to his next novel.

Blind Fall is from Scribner and sells for $26.

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MORNAY SAUCE 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup milk ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 egg yolk, beaten 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat, add flour, stirring until smooth.

Cook one minute, stirring constantly.

Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, until mixture is thick and bubbly.

Combine egg yolk and whipping cream.

Gradually stir into mixture. Cook, stirring constantly about three minutes. Add cheeses, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Yield: 1 ¼ cups.

BALSAMIC ROASTED NEW POTATOES 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs new potatoes, unpeeled and quartered 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Heat oil in a large cast-iron skittle over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and next four ingredients. Toss. Remove from heat; place in oven. Roast potatoes, uncovered at 425 degrees for thirty minutes. Add vinegar and toss well. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, uncovered for another six minutes. Serve at once.

CRISPY COLE SLAW 1 small cabbage, shredded (1½

pounds) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 carrot, scraped and shredded 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 small red pepper, chopped 1 small yellow pepper, chopped 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup white vinegar ½ cup vegetable oil ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper 1 teaspoon celery seeds ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds Combine the first six ingredients in a bowl; stir. Combine sugar and the remaining six ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour vinegar mixture over cabbage mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill at least two hours.

Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield; eight servings.

BEER BATTERED HUSH PUPPIES 1 ½ cups self-rising yellow corn meal ½ cup self-rising flour 2 small onions, finely chopped 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce 1 cup beer Vegetable oil Combine cornmeal and flour in a large bowl; stir well. Add onion, pepper, and tomato. Stir in egg, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Add beer, stirring well. Pour oil to a depth of two inches into a small Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees.

Carefully drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot oil; fry hush puppies, a few at a time until golden brown, turning once.

Drain on paper towels. Yield: 3 ½ dozen See you next week. You can reach me at donniejay@hotmail.com.

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carnival/krewe calendar

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mbush is providing its Carnival/ Krewe Calendar to assist Gay Mardi Gras Krewes with their fund-raisers, functions and balls to support and help preserve the cultural fabric of the GLBT community. To submit your carnival/krewe function, e-mail info@ambushmag.com. Visit GayMardiGras.COM for more.

TUES., April 29th... ~7pm, Krewe of Satyricon's Ringo, The Friendly Bar, 2301 Chartres St. SAT., May 3rd... ~Krewe of Mwindo Houston present the Houston Splash BBQ, Houston, Texas, 504.220.7882 SUN., May 4th... ~2-6pm, Lords of Leather Cinco de Mayo Pool Party, $15 donation, home of Lords Michael & Doug, 3026 N. Rampart St. FRI., May 9th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. SAT., May 17th... ~7pm, Krewe of Amon Ra's Ester Williams Swim Party, Tickets $25 with open bar, Dive Inn, 4417 Dryades St. SUN., May 18th... ~8-11pm,Krewe of Satyricon's Shaken, Not Stirred Martini Party; Tickets $30, Venusian Gardens, 2601 Chartres SUN., June 8th... ~Krewe of Mwindo Annual Crawfish BoilBBQ & Essence Tickets Raffle, Audubon Park FRI., June 13th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. ~Lords of Leather Hot Daddy Contest, Phoenix, 941 Elysian Fields FRI., July 11th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. SUN., July 13th... ~3-7pm, Lords of Leather Luau, Lions Inn FRI., August 8th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. SAT., August 16th... ~7pm, Krewe of Petronius' Dinner and Drag, Progressive Dinner and Drag Show, $30donation, JohnPaul's, 940 Elysian Fields FRI., August 29th... ~10pm-2am, Lords of Leather & Phoenix present Southern Decadence Leather Block Party, 941 Elysian Fields SAT., September 6th... ~8pm, Krewe of Mwindo & In This Together present FISH, Bubbles and Balloons, Laborers Union Hall FRI., September 12th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. SAT., September 20th... ~Lords of Leather Miss Louisiana Leatherette Contest, JohnPaul's, 940 Elysian Fields SAT., October 4th... ~Krewe of Mwindo JSU-SU Football Trip to Jackson, MS FRI., October 10th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Fri-

day Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. FRI., October 17th... ~Lords of Leather Mr, Louisiana Leather Bear Bust, Phoenix, 941 Elysian Fields SAT., October 18th... ~Lords of Leather Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest, Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny St. SAT., October 19th...

1-4pm, Lords of Leather Mr. Louisiana Leather Celebration Brunch, JohnPaul's, 940 Elysian Fields FRI., November 14th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. SAT., November 22nd... ~7pm, Krewe of Petronius' QBSN(Queer Bar Shopping Network), Live Wreath Auction, Buy Me Now Specials and Holiday Show, JohnPaul's, 940 Elysian Fields SAT., November 29th... ~8pm, Lords of Leather American Bandstand 2008, JohnPaul's, 940 Elysian Fields FRI., December 12th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. 2009 EVENTS FRI., January 9th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo, Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. SUN., January 11th... ~Lords of Leather Royalty Appreciation Party, site TBA FRI., January 23rd... ~8-10pm, Krewe of Queenateenas’ 16th annual King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras Coronation, presenting KCQ XVI, by invitation only, Ambush Headquarters SAT., January 24th... ~Krewe of Mwindo Bal Masque XI, Laborers Union Hall SAT., January 31st... ~8pm, Krewe of Amon Ra Bal Masque XLVI, Alario Center SUN., February 1st... ~7pm, Krewe of Petronius Bal Masque XLVIII, Scottish Rite Foundation SUN., February 15th... ~8pm, Mystic Krewe of Satyricon Bal Masque VII, Sugar Mill FRI., February 20th... ~10pm-2am, Lords of Leather & Phoenix present Night of the Black Mask: The South’s Oldest Leather Block Party, Phoenix/Eagle, Elysian Fields @ N. Rampart SAT., February 21st... ~12noon, Annual Spanish Town Parade, 5th & Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge ~8pm, Krewe of Armeinius Bal Masque XLI, Alario Center SUN., February 22nd... ~8pm, Lords of Leather Bal Masque XXVI, Alario Center MARDI GRAS (FAT TUESDAY), February 24th... ~12noon, 45th Annual Bourbon Street Awards, Oz, Corner of St. Ann at 800 Bourbon ~2pm - 22nd Annual Official Gay Mardi Gras Bead Toss, led by King Cake Queen XVI of Gay Mardi Gras, Ambush Headquarters Balcony, 828 Bourbon St.

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relatives are now afflicted with the disease. From the waiting rooms and examining rooms of clinics to the mud streets of the poor villages, they encounter both logistical and bureaucratic obstacles as well as the human face of the healthcare crisis of the area.

Steinberg has written a very nice book, but it isn’t a pretty picture with a happy ending. It reveals a powerful true story of superstition, stigma, and the overwhelming cultural gap at the center of Africa’s AIDS crisis. His story is timely and offers rare insights into an epidemic that has already claimed millions of lives. “Sizwe’s Test” is an affecting testament to those

Magadla is a thirty-year old shopkeeper in one of the more remote villages in the district. Sizwe is intelligent, modern, and thoroughly engaging South African, but he refuses to be tested for HIV. Steinberg learns that his stubborn resistance grows out of a complex knot of emotions linked to tradition, prestige, shame, and racial suspicion.

Over the course of eighteen months, Steinberg visits Lusikisiki, and with Sizwe as his guide and interpreter meets many people who have a stake in the AIDS crisis.

Some of Sizwe’s childhood friends and

sappho psalm ...from Main-29 by attending their parks and purchasing gifts from the Disney Shops, we now need to support our local McDonald’s to show our appreciation for what could be a financial loss for them. Truly these companies are putting their money where their mouths are. AFA has sent out an e-mail to their members and friends asking that they contact Mickey D’s to voice their dissatisfaction and to stop purchases.

In the e-mail AFA says that the CEO, Jim Skinner, is aggressively promoting gay and lesbian business ventures. Skinner says that McDonald’s has an obligation to use their size to make a difference on the world. I say BRAVO, McDonald’s.

AFA calls it a gay agenda which we all know does not exist.

McDonald’s has donated money to NGLCC saying they share NGLCC’s passion for business growth. I believe that we all share this passion and should support McDonald’s, NGLCC and all GLBT individuals that wish to enter the business community. Your support is needed.

Please send your e-mails to McDonald’s in support of their action to help the gay community nationwide and especially New Orleans PrideFest. You might also let them know that RonnieMc is welcome and would be a great treat to the children.

Julie is working to get more information from Randy Lee about McGlan and the involvement they are giving to PrideFest.

The big day for New Orleans is Saturday and Sunday, June 28th and 29th. I hope you will visit Washington Square Park for Pride to let McDonald’s know that we appreciate the openness and help to our community.

I will pass along information as it becomes available.

Calling All Doctors

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have recently been appointed to the PFLAG Hot Line. For several years, Rev. Laurie Reed took on this responsibility and PFLAG wishes to thank her for serving PFLAG and the community well.

Being new at the job, I don’t have as who are trying to change this story despite the overwhelming odds and obstacles.

This book is also priced at $26.

Steinberg has written two previous books and both won South Africa’s major literary award, but Sizwe’s Test is the first to be published in the United States. Again, this is a very disturbing story about a society caught up in a tragic situation with no clear solutions, but Steinberg has managed to balance his caring and compassionate nature in order to accurately explain Sizwe’s feelings.

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n a personal note, I learned a little more about Doctors With out Borders from an acquaintance. At last year’s Tennessee Williams Festival in New Orleans, I met a young doctor at the Tab Hunter session who was about to leave for work with this group. I hadn’t really heard of the group until I started a conversation with him, and I’ve wondered where he ended up. I can’t recall where his assignment was located, but I’ve often wondered what happened to him. Perhaps he is doing something similar to what Dr. Reuter is doing in Africa.

I wish him all the best. I only wish more people understood the work of Doctors Without Borders.

much information as I thought I had. For years when someone asked if I knew a good gay attorney, I’d tell them about my three favorites and add that there were more. But when asked about a good gay doctor, I was at a loss. Dr. Kaiser is now living in Baton Rouge but I don’t know where he is practicing. The other two names that came to mind are not taking new patients, I’ve been told.

Luckily, I had a few friends like my boss Rip who knw other gay doctors in the community; and I was able to pass on the referral to the caller in need. All this history to simply say, that if you are gay and have a service in the area, I want to know about it. I need your permission to pass along information to callers on the PFLAG phone line.

I don’t always know these callers or how to check to see if they are what they say they are. It could be someone from the AFA or another hate organization. It could be someone really in great need.

I need the names and phone numbers of a few gay general health practitioners and mental health workers. I only know of one person who I would recommend for mental health discomforts and one that I would say stay away from. Oops!

I almost forgot there is another woman that I would recommend to transgenders.

These are females, and some guys or families might want to speak to another man.

Personally, I would like to know the names of a few lesbian doctors of any discipline. I have had it with the silent tolerance. I want someone I can speak openly with and get answers that make sense. Let’s face the fact that there are some things a straight person just does not understand about us.

This list isn’t just for doctors and attorneys; I want to be able to help with a variety of requests. I’d like the names of gay businesses that do good and reliable work: house cleaners, painters, roofers, plumbers, social workers, personal shoppers – if you have a service, some PFLAG friend has a need.

With your help, PFLAG can have a great list of professionals and businesses on the Northshore, Southshore and Westbank, and even Baton Rouge and Lafayette. E-mail me your helpful information or call the PFLAG Hot Line.

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have received a lovely bunch of flowers with a card encouraging me to stay positive concerning my surgery scheduled for the day this issue comes out – 4/22. I have told friends so I might as well go totally public – this is like coming out again. Back surgery is my next bit of excitement. I had to cancel my trip to China in May so I could get more titanium screwed into my body in April.

Doesn’t sound fair or fun to me. Anyway – the sender did not sign the card nor was there a name of the florist. My first thought was sweet Paul Killgore who is always so thoughtful but I know his florist.

Next I thought of thoughtful Randy Trahan who likes to do sweet things but I also know his florist. So if it wasn’t them, WHO THE HELL IS IT? Aren’t I nuts enough? Well, whoever you are – THANK YOU, Secret Friend. The flowers are lovely and appreciated. I have a great attitude, promise to be a good patient and will be back on my feet before the flowers have completely wilted.

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Amy, Jake & Jeremy hanging out at Back Side

Ronnie & Casey living it up at Sound Factory Terry having a blast at Sound Factory

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Josh & Brittany looking hot at Sound Factory

The fabulous Michelle at Sound Factory Chris getting his cocktail on at Sound Factory

Patrick takes a break from behind the camera at Sound Factory

Ben & Casey hanging out at Sound Factory

Coty, Rechelle & Kelly looking flawless at Sound Factory Travis & John having fun at Sound Factory

Anthony joins the bar staff at Sound Factory

Lisa & her tits with Jesse partying hard at Sound Factory

Brodie looking adorable, as usual, at Back Side

Miss Troy & Kevin having a cocktail at Sound Factory

Angie having fun at Sound Factory

Khory, an import from Baton Rouge, at Sound Factory

Kyle out and about at Sound Factory

John at Sound Factory

Marcus enjoying a drink at Sound Factory

Jon ordering a beer at Sound Factory

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A.J. – Our Friend

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t is always sad to hear of a friend passing away, and I learned about one from Guy and Richard when they came by to visit with me last Sunday afternoon. They mentioned A.J. but didn’t know his last name, so I went to the obituary section of the local paper to see if I could find out for sure. It was my friend – our friend - and the obit appeared on a day that I never got around to reading the paper.

The last time I saw A.J. was while I was out shopping. He told me about his heart problem but seemed to be doing nicely at the time. We talked for a while and said we would get together soon. The last time I took a picture of A.J. was at Hound Dogs with his buddy Gene. He didn’t get out that often, but this was one of those days when I was surprised to see him enter the bar.

A.J. always wore that black hat, and I seldom saw him when he didn’t have it on.

Even when attending the local bal masques, that black hat was a part of his classy look of the evening. It went well with the tuxedo, and I even adopted that idea when attending the Lords of Leather balls.

Not only did he have a classy look, but he was just a very nice and caring human being.

I guess one of my favorite times with A.J. was when he invited me to a special dinner at his place. It was really unusually special and came as a complete surprise too. His lover met me at the door nude, and this was the introduction to one of the most amazing meals I have ever had. There was another couple there at the time, and I was in constant shock at their actions. I’m a fairly private individual, and seeing what I saw those two characters doing was a little new to me – well, in the living room anyway. A.J. apologized for not warning me, but he also said he wasn’t expecting them to go that far either.

I’m comfortable being nude, but somehow I didn’t feel that comfortable on that particular night although A.J. and lover Glenn did make me feel somewhat more at ease. Besides, they both had nice weenies. I found a time to make my exit, and A.J. and his lover followed me into the bedroom where I got back into my clothes.

I think they thought I was offended, but that wasn’t the case at all. I really had a nice time, but I think it would have been better with just three guys instead of five on hand for the dinner. I could certainly have ordered a follow-up dessert after the real dessert was served. I’m sorry the followup invitation never arrived. I guess I’ll have to wait for another of Jacque’s invitations.

He throws a few good ones every now and then.

I’ll always remember A.J., and I’m sorry I had to learn about his death two weeks after it happened. He was just one of those very nice guys, soft spoken, very gentle in his actions, and always friendly.

He seldom ever met a stranger, and I can almost hear his laughter. It was soft, like his voice, but that smile was so nice to

see. I’ll miss this friend. He was just one of those wonderful individuals who made you happy to be around him. I liked him, and I’ll miss him.

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hen Guy and Richard came by for the visit, I took notes and wrote a history of George’s Place to put on their website. I knew a lot about this bar because I’ve been going there for many years, and I also knew George Hogan, who opened this one in 1970. It’s had a makeover recently, and I really like what has happened to the building. With the help of a local artist, George’s now stands out as a nice addition to the neighborhood. With the faux murals, it grabs your attention. On one corner, you have the historic Pastime Lounge, a meeting place for LSU students and alumni over the years, and across the street, you have the oldest gay bar in the city.

I guess I would have to say that George’s has always been one of those places that just beckons you to enter. It’s a nice retreat for gays and over the years it has grown and continues to grow under manager Chansley Dykes, and her assistant manager, Luther Sobers. Richard is the greeter now. His bartender days are long past, but I can assure you that it was Richard who drew me to this bar all those years ago. It was long before I discovered the Mirror Lounge, although I had stopped in for a beer there too. (And that’s a story for another day.)

Back when Interstate 10 was partially completed, the traffic was much worse than it is today. You had to get off at Gonzales and make your way to Airline Highway so you could get back on and finish your trek to New Orleans. I never did figure out what took so long for that little stretch of highway unless it was to build those rest areas, which are now a part of history too. I did not like that stretch of highway through the edge of Gonzales and always hated the stop and go traffic, so I would stop by George’s and let most of the traffic get out of the way before continuing my journey home. (I worked in Baton Rouge, but I commuted to Harahan, where I had a home, and to the French Quarter, where I had an apartment, my place of solitude to do my writing.)

I got to know George and enjoyed his presence at the bar. He was always seated in the same spot, and I also made lots of friends that I still am in contact with today.

There were other bartenders besides Richard, but their names are forgotten. I guess they weren’t that impressive in my memory, but I never had the chance to chat with them as much as Richard. Besides he was cute and sexy and had a pretty weenie. Oops! Did I say that?

At any rate, if you want to check out their website, go to GeorgesPlaceBR.COM, and you will see what a masterful job they have done bringing you George’s Place, the dream of fulfillment originated by a man who wanted

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he semester is quickly winding down. Before you know it, finals week will be here, then the long Summer Break. I know that many of you are dreading taking exams, but when you hear about all the changes that are going to take place over the next few weeks, I know it will help ease your burdened minds.

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he Sound Factory and its Back Side are kicking things into high gear in anticipation of the Summer Break. Beginning May 1, they will be adding some new additions to their already fabulous weekly lineup, and I think you’ll be pleased to find that the new improvements will only add to the already festive Downtown nightlife.

Starting in May, Mondays will be a celebration of Monday Madness with Happy Hour drink prices all night long. And for those of you who have become accustomed to the weekly Pool Tournament on Back Side, don’t worry about a thing. Your favorite competition will not change.

Tuesdays are Karaoke Night at Sound Factory, hosted by the ever popular Chad Evans. Whether you enjoy being on stage or simply watching those that do, you’re sure to have an awesome night; Chad will make sure of that.

Wednesdays are now Wild Wednesdays at Sound Factory, with a special themed party every other week. To kick off the celebration, on May 7, Sound Factory will have a Luau Party. So get there early.

You don’t want to miss the first Wild Wednesday Celebration of the season.

Thursdays are Thirsty Thursday, and while I’m not supposed to go into specifto bring a nice gay bar to old Red Stick.

George Hogan made a good decision for Red Stick, and Richard has carried on a tradition of making this the “in place” to be in Baton Rouge. It truly is “the place with the personal touch.”

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never thought too much about Englishmen being sexy until I saw a movie many years ago with Richard Todd, who wore a kilt in the movie. In fact, he was probably from Scotland, but it was a good movie with a religious theme, and I was really attracted to him. With later actors like Sean Connery or even Russell Crowe and Heath Ledger from Down Under, I find English and Aussie guys extremely sexy. Maybe it’s because of their accents.

That brings me back to a young one that I met recently and who is definitely a sexy Englishman. We’ve talked, and he is really nice and friendly, but I never realized how well built he was until last week. I knew he was good looking and wore revealing clothes while walking or jogging that showed off his body, but then he came over for a chat with that tight shirt on, and I almost lost it right there. My goodness!

Those nipples were definitely all perky, and that was when I realized that even

ics yet, I can assure you it involves drink specials that will top any others in town.

Friday nights are Long Friday with specials all night on your favorite longneck beer.

Saturdays are now Sizzling Saturday at Sound Factory, with drink specials on all your favorite liquor, not just well, but all your favorite call and premium brands as well.

And to end the week, Sundays begin with Sunday Tea at Back Side and continues to Show Night at Sound Factory. What a way to end the week. And it all begins again the next day.

With this new weekly lineup, Sound Factory and Back Side are showing Lafayette that there really can be a celebration every night of the week, and they are single-handedly providing it.

In addition to their unbeatable new weekly lineup, who can forget all the special events they host? It seems like they’ve always got something fabulous going on.

In fact, coming up on Saturday, May 3, they will be hosting the annual Mr., Ms. & Miss R.O.U. Pageant, an event that is both entertaining and fun. So mark your calendars.

And as you’re watching, take pride in the fact that you’re supporting Lafayette’s only gay owned and operated nightclub.

Pride isn’t just a word; it’s a means of survival for gay communities across this country, and The Sound Factory and Back Side make sure that South Louisiana gay communities have a place they can take pride in. So make sure you show your loyalty. Support your local gay owned businesses.

Until next time, have fun and be safe.

I’ll see you Downtown. though he had a swimmer’s body, his chest really indicated some serious workouts going on.

Well, I can’t dwell on this youngster too much or I’ll have to take a break, and I really need to finish my deadlines. Let’s just say that I’ll keep you posted.

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ell, I’m going to be lonesome for a week or so. My new neighbors, Robert and Brandon, are heading out to North Carolina, and I’ll definitely miss them. There is always something going on over there. I saw Robert out yesterday taking pictures of the house from the street. The front is about as close to being completed as you can get, and it really looks great. Now if the guy across the street would take lessons, he might get his monstrosity completed instead of irritating the neighbors and one property owner in particular.

I’m just waiting now to see that swimming pool installed. I have visions of it being like University Doc’s home. The fence will do wonders for this part of Spanish Town too. It will definitely offer the guys the privacy they so desperately need. They can’t get outside to work now without pry[continued on Expose-7]

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A gathering of kings and queens?

Splash’s Quentin with Ronnie

Stephen, Richard & Ty

photos: Brad Benedict

Chansley with my sexy Luther

Michael & Ronnie

It’s karaoke time again Cody, the Karaoke King

Talented performers at George’s Cool couple at George’s

Three more handsome studs

Scotti corners himself a cutie

red stick paparazzi Hound Dogs bartender Johnny with friend

Showing off a tattoo

Jolly Joey & his friends

Another stud proud of his tattoo

Handsome trio enjoying night out

Having a great time in Red Stick

Gooch & Jeanie at Hound Dogs

Richard with Splash stud Lance

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George’s Place, Hound Dogs, Splash ~ Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Richard with Splash DJ Karen

hot tails of red stick ...from EX-4 ing eyes and nosey individuals stopping by to see what they were doing. You would think that they could be left alone to do their work. When an artist is painting a masterpiece, he certainly doesn’t want any interruptions. Privacy is coming, however, and I’m sure they can hardly wait.

And speaking of University Doc, did I tell you about the photo shoot for Hooters?

I have no idea what else he has done recently. I haven’t run into him lately, but I suppose I could just go over and request an entry for coffee and chit-chat. After all, he is a charmer with a great positive attitude on life. He is in the same boat, so to speak, when it comes to nosey people. At least Robert and Brandon don’t have it coming from above, but he does. I’m sure he will correct the situation soon. I saw that “elevated lady” bending over her flower bed recently, and I had to turn my head. Beauty may be skin deep in some cases, but butt ugly is something else – and that’s all I witnessed. It was too much for my delicate senses.

I stopped by Hound Dogs yesterday to see one of my favorite people, Miss Jeanie. She has her regular position at the bar, and I had a beer and tried to talk with her, but there was someone else sitting next to her, and we couldn’t talk. Besides, I don’t like to stand up, and I couldn’t even lean on the counter. Maybe I’ll go back today and see if we can really get down to business.

I did note all the fancy display of canopies inside and asked what in the world was going on. I thought they were about to announce some beach-type party. Well, I was shocked when I found out it was a party for someone who completely forgot to invite me to her party. I was shocked because I didn’t get to express my “joy” at this “joyful occasion.” I guess I’ll have to forgive her for this dastardly oversight, but I could certainly have used a little “joy” like that. That’s all right, especially since I have Jeanie to “enjoy.”

Michael is also in a state of joy, but this is a different type. He apparently will not have to make that long trek to New England to bring back antiques this year.

That is going to free him up to do things locally. Like me, he enjoys having sex with his plants. We pollinate constantly, and our babies are really growing in size and numbers. It is a joy to have sex in this way and to create new life forms.

Kevin is busy again. With all the work going on at the State Capitol, this entrepreneur keeps his customers happy with information on what is going on with all the sessions, committee meetings, etc. Even though his work is limited to legislative sessions, he makes up for all those days when things aren’t in session. We hardly have time for dining together, but as soon as the session ends, we plan to hit the road to points west.

Baton Rouge is really coming into its own lately. We actually have nudity in stage plays. I knew this was going on with small theater groups, but a new production of Hair began this week at LSU, and those body parts are going to be flopping around according to all the news releases. I think Sam and I will take in one of the performances, and if we approve, I’m sure we can make it a second time. I also have tickets for The Goat or Who is Sylvia? which is a little controversial too. Without the Saenger in New Orleans, I am trying to

fill the gap with local plays.

I haven’t been able to meet with Cory over at Splash. I wanted to tell you about that new system they’ve added. David scared me silly when he demonstrated the equipment, and I’m not talking about his personal equipment either, sweeties.

These pressure units come on periodically and the dance floor is covered with a smoky mist, but the sound when the bar is silent is a little scary, especially if you aren’t expecting it. Go by and check this out. This is just another of the excellent changes being made at Splash. I also need to find out how Las Vegas was doing.

I believe they made a trip out there recently, and hopefully they catch me up on all things Buddy and Sammy, and maybe Hair too. Calendar boy Jim and his lover are also out there as is my all time favorite house guest (and it works both ways). I speak of the gorgeous new home owner,

Tommy Fontenot. I am so happy for this guy. They just don’t get any better than him.

I need my Tommy fix again - and soon.

Well, I’m running out of news, so I suppose I’ll have to sign off for a while. Be safe. Keep a condom handy, and be sure to wrap that rascal. It’s the only way to fly now.

Hair Comes to LSU

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air: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical has arrived at LSU and will be performed at the Swine Palace in association with the LSU Theatre through May 4. This hippie, rock, musical changed Broadway forever, and now, it is in Baton Rouge on its 40th anniversary. This play is a product of the hippie counter-culture and sexual revolution of the 1960s, and several of its songs became anthems of the anti-Vietnam War peace movement.

One LSU student sitting next to me wanted me to explain what the play was all about. This was at intermission, so for the younger generation, a brief description in the program would have probably been a good thing to help students understand the period of time that only the older people in the audience understood. At the time, the musical’s depiction of the use of illegal drugs, sexuality, profanity, its irreverence for the American flag, and its nude scene caused much comment and controversy. It broke new ground in musical theater, and it has done the same for theater at LSU. It was a memory awakening for me.

With the “Age of Aquarius,” “Good Morning Sunshine,” and “Hair,” I was taken back to a period of time that a lot of people would like to forget. It tells the story of the “Tribe,” [continued on Expose-17]

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Darwin & David ham it up on the Mobile Pride Parade route

Biloxi Bill & New Orleans Lord Alan K. at Pride Fest weekend

Bay Area Inclusion’s walking group in the Pride Parade

Posing at Mobile Pride Fest

Southern Renegades at Mobile Pride The Pride Kick-off Dance Party at B-Bob’s Leather Night during Pride Fest weekend

Cavaliers Motorcycle Club from New Orleans rides in Mobile’s Pride Parade

Celebratin’ at Mobile Pride

Pride Party Goers on B-Bob’s Deck

New Orleans Lords Danny A. & George H. at Mobile Pride

Southern Renegade Darwin takes the mic at Mobile Pride

Miss Loretta loves the crowd at the Pride Parade Biker, Bear & Leather Night during Pride Fest

Mr. Gay Pride Mobile Siaz Foxx Bonet driven by Brenda in the Pride Parade

B-Bobs Jerry & Mr. Louisiana Leather 2008 Michael Albrecht

New Orleans Lords Gary & Bruce celebrate at Mobile Pride

New Orleans Lord King & Consort XXV Michael & Doug in Mobile for Pride

Mr. Louisiana Leather 2008 Michael Albrecht rides in Mobile Pride Parade

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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 [is708]

lodging/accommodations Birmingham, AL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, GayAmerica.COM Mobile, AL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, GayAmerica.COM Ft. Lauderdale, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, GayAmerica.COM Ft. Walton Beach, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS,

HOTELS, CARS, HOTELS, CARS,

HOTELS, CARS, HOTELS, CARS,

models/escorts 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 [is908] LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist), National Board Certified 908.2069, License #LA 3355 [is908] 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 [is908]

New Orleans, LA [504] HANDSOME, MASCULINE GUY available 24/7 for companionship, dinner, etc. 6'0", 182#, brn/brn, magic hands, gives fabulous body rubs also. In/Out/Hotels. Charlie @ 430.7413 [is908] 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 [is908]

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 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

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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 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 OFAPOLLO / 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, P.O. Box 741089, New Orleans, LA 70174, 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 N'R Peace, 3201 Gen. DeGaulle Dr., Suite 201, 70114, 364.1950 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 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

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 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

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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 Magazine Perks, 4332 Magazine, 899.2911, MagazinePerks.COM Marigny Perks, 2401 Burgundy, 948.7401, 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

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

retail/shopping

tattoos/piercings

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

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

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

spas Ft. Lauderdale, FL [954] CLUB FT. LAUDERDALE, 400 W. Broward

hot tails of red stick ...from EX-7 a group of politically active, long-haired “Hippies of the Age of Aquarius” fighting

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

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against conscription to the Vietnam War and living a bohemian life together in New York City. They struggle to balance their young lives, loves, and the sexual revolution with their pacifist rebellion against the war and the conservative impulses of their parents and society.

The cast selection was excellent, and all these young people had great voices. Along with three equity players and all the Tribe, they brought the period back to life. Perhaps the best talent in this group is Garrett Bruce, who turned in a bigger than life performance as Claude. Equity member Gregory Allan Bock as Berger was also a talent that is sure to be seen in other major plays in the future.

This first night performance was the time when the audience joined the Swine Palace as the moon entered the seventh house and Jupiter aligned with Mars. See it. It is well worth the price of admission.

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Richard & Steve cocktailin’ at the Phoenix

While the husband & wife are away, the lovers will play, right Daryl & Paul?

Frankie, CW 9 Chris, Pauline & Josh cocktailin’ at Lafitte’s

New Lafitte’s manager Corey joins Rawhide manager Joe at Lafitte’s

Jimmy & Mac host Red Beans, Sausage & Rice Mondays at Cutter’s

Friendly Bar’s Marty joins Double Plays Doc at 3 for $5 Tuesdays at The Friendly Bar

Sean posing for the photographer at the Corner Pocket Calendar Boy contest

John puts the screw to Paul at JohnPaul’s Allen ready for Oz’s Beached Sailor Party

Laguna Beach socialite Linda joins local celeb Ginger at JohnPaul’s

Koo & Winnie grabbing a cocktail at The Friendly Bar

The lovely Marcy Marcell slingin’ cocktails at Starlight Nancy Rose slings ‘em exclusively at The Friendly Bar Monday-Wednesday 7pm til & Sundays during the day

Green Rock Landscaping’s Kevin moonlights behind the bar at the Phoenix

Paul as a Corner Pocket Calendar Boy contestant

Glenn & Chester pop in for cocktails at Starlight By The Park

You can catch DJ Karbin at the Phoenix Fridays & Sundays

Kyle at a recent Corner Pocket Calendar Boy Contest, held every Thursday night

Chase at the Corner Pocket Calendar Boy contest (see this week’s Corner Pocket ad for a front view)

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JR & Blake slingin’ cocktails at Cutter’s

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Queen Amon Ra XLIII Opal Masters brings in the $$$ for Amon Ra’s Sister Sunday Social

Rusty LaRoux headlines The Zoo Revue at Big Daddy’s Former Miss Gay Pride Tami Tarmac joins the Pride Extravaganza

Fleur De Lis Divas co-emcee Elizabeth at Cowpokes The Pride Extravaganza at the Parade

The Zoo Revue brings Regina Adams to the stage at Big Daddy’s

Amon Ra President & Easter Grand Marshal Safonda Peters hits the stage for Amon Ra’s Sister Sunday Social

Ava Sinclair gives glamour at The Zoo Revue The legendary Teryl-Lynn Foxx at Cowpokes for Fleur De Lis Divas Sunday show

The Pride Extravaganza at the Parade

Pride Extravaganza at the Parade

Amon Ra Captain Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced bouquet) stars in Amon Ra’s Sister Sunday Social

Tami “Lynn” Tarmac co-emcees Amon Ra’s Sister Sunday Social

The Don Valley Stompers performed live French Quarter Fest weekend at Starlight

Entertainer of the Year Princesse Stephaney in The Zoo Revue

Former Miss Gay Pride Elizabeth Bouvier stars in the Pride Extravaganza

Pat McCardle hosts the Pride Extravaganza at the Parade

The Zoo Revue brings Bliss to Big Daddy’s

Opal Vanderhurst stars in Big Daddy’s Zoo Revue

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