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Laura Cantrell and Anders Parker. A new album recorded in Wales and Glasgow with members of Teenage Fanclub, Ash, and Gorky’s Zygotic Mincy is due out later this year.

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2nd Chuckwagon BBQ & Country Western Diva Show benefits LSGRA May 18

Satyricon Sponsors Opening Night of Ricky Graham’s Renew Revue

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he Mystic Krewe of Satyricon is sponsoring the opening night of Ricky Graham’s newest cabaret show, The Renew Revue, at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., on Thursday, May 8, at 8pm. Tickets for this performance only are $30 and may be obtained by calling 504.525.4498.

Besides Mr. Graham, the show also stars Yvette Hargis, Sean Patterson and Amanda Zirkenbach, with musical direction by Jefferson Turner.

Someone Bought the House on the Island Closing Weekend May 9-11

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he Marigny Theatre takes pride in presenting the winner of this years playwright competition co-sponsored by the Saints and Sinners writers conference. The winning play, Someone Bought the House on the Island by Ken Anderson, closes at the Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny Street with performances on Friday, May 9 at 8pm and Sunday, May 11 at 6pm. Admission is $25 per person with $20 tickets for seniors and students with ID. The play explores a young gay man’s quest for love, and identity in the chaotic sixties and seventies, and the nature of reality during a generation obsessed with drugs. The play stars Kevin Ford, Trenton Ryan Perez, Steve Kubick, Dennis Monn, Warren Usey and Eric Martin Webb, under the direction of Timm Holt.

Tony Award Winner Michael Cerveris at the Hi Ho Lounge May 10

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ichael Cerveris along with musical guests will be appearing at the Hi Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Avenue, in New Orleans on Saturday, May 10 at 9pm.

Raised in West Virginia and arriving in New Orleans via New York City, Cerveris has had a varied and acclaimed career as a musician, singer, songwriter and actor. Alternating between tours as guitarist and vocalist for Bob Mould, he has sung with artists as diverse as Pete Townshend and The Breeders, and has opened with his own band for Frank Black, Teenage Fanclub and Lloyd Cole.

Cerveris is also a Tony Award-winning actor (Assassins) who has received consistent rave reviews for such shows as Sweeney Todd (with Patti Lupone),

Michael Cerveris (photo: Ken Browar) LoveMusik, Titanic, The Who’s Tommy, Hedwig & the Angry Inch and the television series Fame.

For the past few months he has been living, working and playing in New Orleans while filming Cirque du Freak, co-starring John C. Reilly, Selma Hyack, Ken Watanabe and Willem DaFoe. Like countless new arrivals before him, during his months working on Cirque Du Freak here, Cerveris has fallen in love with New Orleans. “I have spent nearly every minute not on the set,” says Michael, “soaking up the sights, sounds and tastes of New Orleans, including everything from the Sunday Second Line Parades to the Chalmette Crawfish Festival to any and all of the many, many music clubs here. As a someone who has lived in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, and toured throughout the world, I am thrilled to be experiencing a city that is like no other.”

Cerveris’ debut solo album includes contributions from members of Sonic Youth, Guided By Voices, SleaterKinney, The Posies and Teenage Fanclub as well as folk and roots artists

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how director Marcy Marcell will host the 2nd annual Chuckwagon BBQ & Country Western Diva All Star Show on Sunday, May 18 at Starlight By The Park, 834 N. Rampart Street, in New Orleans. The event benefits the Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association (LSGRA). The BBQ begins at 6pm and the $10 donation includes smoked sausage, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad and brownies.

Admission to the all star show, running from 7-9pm, is free. All stage performance tips will benefit LSGRA. The show will be emceed by Mr. and Miss LSGRA Rip and Marsha starring Marcy Marcell, Eva Las Vegas, Zaa Zaa deLahore and other stars. LSGRA is excited to welcome special performances by Mr. Colorado Gay Rodeo Association Bryan Williams, Miss Texas Gay Rodeo Association Trisha Davis and Mr. Texas Gay Rodeo Association Wade Erp. Funds raised will help the LSGRA put on the 24th annual International Gay Rodeo Association Convention and Royalty Competition October 29-November 2 at the Marriott Hotel.

New Orleans Gears Up for a Festive Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26

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xcitement is already in the air for Memorial Day Weekend as loads of tourists descend on The Big Easy. In recent years, gay New Orleans as seen a big increase in business for this holiday weekend.

On Friday, revelers can look for some of the highlights including Mascara 2008 Hamster Derby at Good Friends Bar, New Meat Dance Contest at Corner Pocket, Military Maneuvers at Oz, Beer Bust at the Phoenix, and Starlight Revue at Starlight By The Park.

Memorial Day Wknd. Edition Due Out: May 20 DEADLINE: Tues., May 13

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Saturday brings Drag Queen Ping Pong to JohnPaul's, and The Zoo Revue to Big Daddy's.

Sunday highlights include the Mascara Crawfish Boil at Rawhide, Fleur de Lis Divas Revue at Cowpokes, Show Night at Oz, and Barry Bareass' Bottoms Up Wet Jockey Shorts Contest at Corner Pocket.

Monday is a big day with the annual Mascara Race benefitting NOCCA kicking off at Clover Grill ending with the awards ceremony at Rawhide, and the Memorial Day Cookout at Corner Pocket.

Throughout the weekend revelers will want to pop into The Country Club for all that swimming in the sun (and it's clothes optional). Then there's DJs Tony B and Karbin playing at the Phoenix, and DJs Tim Pflueger and Jason Lanoux spinning at Oz. [continued on Main-6]

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the "official" dish ...from Main-4 This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Look for many more events and activities coming from your favorite clubs throughout the New Orleans area. Check out their ads for more information in this edition and the next one.

And don't forget the many restaurants, delis, shops, boutiques and services offered here as well.

Harrah's Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Blues Royalty

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arrah’s New Orleans proudly presents “Ladies Sing the Blues,” Friday, May 23 at 9pm in Harrah’s Theatre.

Sing your blues away with the “Blues Queen of New Orleans” herself, Marva Wright and New Orleans’ Blues

Diva Barbara Shorts.

Marva Wright has performed at countless jazz and blues festivals, concerts and cruises throughout the world, putting her heart and soul into each performance. Her sultry style brings familiar blues, R&B, jazz and gospel songs to life.

Barbara Shorts has also performed internationally, even sharing her vocal skills Off-Broadway as well. Her ‘down home’, earthy style electrifies audiences everywhere.

Shorts is no stranger to Harrah’s New Orleans. When she’s not wowing fans around the world with her vocal talent, she works at the casino as a table games dealer.

Both of these talented and versatile ladies have earned the honorary title of “Ambassador of Music for the City of

New Orleans.”

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

More informatio is available at www.harrahsneworleans.com.

Pensacola's Fun In The Sun Memorial Day Weekend with Boy & Girl Parties May 22-26

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any Gulf Coast residents make the trek to Pensacola for Memorial Day Weekend. Johnny Chisholm and Emerald City present their annual mega circuit party weekend Thursday, May 22 through Monday, May 26. Crabs and

Flounders presents LadyFeast 2008 Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25.

On Thursday, you can catch DJ Jay-R for Fore Play at Emerald City followed by Wave on Friday at Pensacola Beach featuring DJ Roland Belmares, and DJ Dewight Barkley at Emerald City. Saturday brings Sweat with DJ David Knapp to Emerald City followed

by Spellbound I with DJ Phil B at EC Warehouse. On Sunday, it's Friction at Emerald City with DJ Alyson Calagna followed by Spellbound II with DJ Joe Gauthreaux at the EC Warehouse.

Monday closes out the weekend with Climax featuring DJ Dewight Barkley at Emerald City. For more information: MemorialWeekendPensacola.COM. [continued on Main-8]

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the "official" dish ...from Main-6 LadyFeast kicks off with Kristy Lee presenting Unleashed I at Crabs on the Beach Friday and Saturday. The event features Kristy Lee, Halcyon, Heather Combs, Lindsey Hinkle, Tasha Valentine and more. Unleashed II runs at Flounders on the Beach Friday, Saturday and Sunday with New Orleans based Hip-Hop DJs The Get Down Project, Beverly Skillz and Tony Schratchere plus Spikey Dykey & The After Midnights, Teddy D, Ivy, and Vita DeVoid, along with Whip Cream Wrestling every night. And on Sunday there's a free beer bust with the Kristy Lee band, as well. Visit myspace.com/ ladyfeast07 for more info.

Washington, DC to host Largest LGBT Aquatics Competition June 19-22

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he District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC) and the Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team are extending an invitation to the LGBT community to support the upcoming 2008 International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics Championships (IGLA) by either competing in or attending the annual tournament.

More than 1,200 athletes are expected to convene in Washington, DC during the fourday competition to be held June 19– 22.

The IGLA Championships provide competition in the sports of swimming, diving, water polo, and synchronized swimming. Over the years, IGLA competitors have set dozens of United States and World Masters swimming records. Former Olympians Bruce Hayes, Bruce Pichler and Dan Veatch, as well as Jack Mackenroth of the hit Bravo television show Project Runway have all participated.

“DCAC and the Wetskins are really excited to host IGLA. We’ve been working hard over the past year to ensure that the IGLA Championships in DC will be a worldclass event,” said WonKee Moon, IGLA Director. “Additionally, I think that first-time visitors to DC, as well as those that have not visited the city in a few years will be pleasantly surprised by what DC has to offer beyond the monuments. DC is truly an international city with great restaurants, culture, and nightlife.”

Competition will take place at the world-renowned natatorium in the Eppley Recreation Center on the campus of the University of Maryland, College Park, and at the Takoma Community Center’s stateof-the-art, Olympic-size swimming pool in Washington, DC. In addition to the competition, the IGLA Championships are also known for their irreverent celebrations. Essential to every IGLA Championships are the closing night awards banquet, social events, and the famed “Pink Flamingo,” where teams perform skits involving dressing up drag, choreographed dance moves and synchronized swimming. A panel of “celebrity” judges rates each team’s performance and the winner is awarded the Pink Flamingo Trophy at the end of the competition. This year’s theme is “In Hot Water.”

For additional information and to register, please visit: http:// www.igla2008.org. The championships are also looking for corporate and individual sponsorship. Please visit the Web site to find out how you can help!

The International Gay & Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA) is the world’s foremost international organization solely devoted to developing and promoting swimming, water polo, diving, and synchronized swimming among members and friends of the LGBT community. IGLA represents more than 10,000 athletes in 36 countries worldwide. For additional information, visit www.igla.org.

The District of Columbia Aquatics Club (DCAC) is an entirely volunteer-run swim team and 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to promote competitive and fitness swimming for LGBT swimmers and their friends in a team-oriented, professionally coached setting. DCAC, established in 1988, is dedicated to promoting the sport of swimming. With close to 150 swim-

mers, DCAC ranks as one of the largest USMS teams in the Potomac Valley region, is one of the largest 50 teams in the U.S., and is one of the largest (primarily, but not exclusively) gay and lesbian teams in the world. DCAC’s membership includes first time swimmers, as well as experienced competitive swimmers, including FINA Masters World Record holders, and individual & relay USMS Top Ten and All-Americans swimmers. DCAC is a member of both United States Masters Swimming (USMS) and the International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics (IGLA). For additional information, visit www.swimdcac.org.

Founded in 1985, the Washington Wetskins Water Polo Team is the longest continuously operating water polo team in the U.S. to openly welcome individuals who identify as gay, straight or bisexual.

The team welcomes both men and women. The team’s common goal is learning, improving and excelling in the sport of

water polo with no specific political agenda, other than tolerance and inclusion. The Wetskins have proudly represented the Washington metro area in numerous national and international competitions.

The team’s journeys have included local competitions in the Washington area as well tournaments in Paris, Amsterdam and Sydney. The Wetskins are members of USA Water Polo as well as IGLA. For additional information, visit www.wetskins.org.

Coming Out Group Meets Mondays at the Center

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ocal social worker Bill Austin conducts Coming Out Group Therapy every Monday, 7pm, at the Lesbian & Gay Community Center of New Orleans, 2114 Decatur Street.

The group therapy is set up for people having trouble with coming out or thinking about coming out. Call the Center for further details at 504.945.1103.

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

Kindness of Friends

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uring my years of very active political activism, I met several older, professional lesbians that spoke so ill of gay men that it seems odd to me that they could not experience the great friendships I have found with men. I have never been able to depend on these women for any type of kindness. And as I write this sentence, Ray Bates has just brought me a hot cup of delicious coffee to stimulate my creativity.

Yes, I am three days home from Ochsner where two rods and several screws were placed in my back to correct the Scoliosis that has developed in the last few years. Other than Julie Thompson a great friend whom I can always depend on, there were no other women (lesbian or straight) coming to my aid this time around.

The joy comes from guys like Al Hardouin who showed up to feed me lunch because he figured out for himself that I probably couldn’t sit up to eat. Of course, I can always count on Fr. Michael (Michael Des Jardins) for hand holding, prayer and a good joke to make me smile.

He has never failed me in times of trouble.

My stay would have been far worse without the daily phone calls from Stewart Butler

and Randy Trahan. Even a friend from the ice age, Ed Wilson, took time to call with a friendly word as did Joe Ruffino.

But of all the thoughtful gestures, Ray Bates is the king of kindness, the king of kool. He is the kid sister that I never had – until now. Ray showed up at church the morning before my surgery ready to move out to Metairie for a week to take care of Freddie. When I realized how difficult life would be alone after back surgery, I asked him to stay an extra few days. He said, “Of course, gurl, anything you need.” When I asked him to stay longer to assist my aunt because I could not drive yet, he just smiled and said, “Anything you need.”

Now I am trying to think of another crisis to keep him with me longer because he has me totally spoiled and that is the way only children like myself should be.

He cooks, cleans, drivers me to appointments, runs errands, listens to my woes, applies medicine to my incisions and keeps me laughing all day and evening.

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sappho psalm ...from Main-10 watching DVD after DVD. He is the best girlfriend I thought I had but know now that I have never really had and he will make a great wife to some lucky man.

Ray is almost as wonderful as the best friend I had for years Douglas Roemershauser. Douglas was also a

loving and gentle soul. I am thankful for knowing both these men and being allowed to share their lives.

I used to wonder about how I would give back to Douglas for all he did for me. Now I am wondering the same about Ray. Douglas died of AIDS in 1990. I spoke at his memorial service at the request of his mother and his partner. Our deep love for one another was evident to all who knew us. I pray that I can be the same good friend to Ray that I was to Douglas.

Ray told me while we were watching CNN election coverage that

if Obama was nominated, he didn’t think he could vote for him. I’ve heard that from several people and was just about at the same mindset until I listened to Obama’s April 29th press interview. For the first time, I thought of Obama as a man of strong character. I liked that. We need that.

Let’s face it – if the fantastic Hillary does not win the candidacy at the Democratic National Convention, we cannot just sit back and not vote. A no vote is a vote for the Republican candidate.

The Nation cannot afford another four years of war, lack of health care and some children being left behind. We cannot afford another four years of arrogance and the destruction of foreign policy. We cannot afford to be hated around the world while we are feeding and supporting the world. We need to earn back respect and I do believe that either Hillary or Obama can accomplish that goal.

I have not given up hope that Hillary Clinton will be our candidate or that Obama would accept running as her VP. It could be the other way around too. But I will and we should support our party. Hillary has spoken up stronger and longer for GLBT rights but it is the party’s position that will be served by either candidate. Without Congress behind them, a President can do very little alone. The Democrat Party is the party of the GLBT community.

It is our example to younger GLBT Americans that will make a positive difference in their future. PFLAG is one example of strong support for the youth of America. In New Orleans, PFLAG is getting ready to support the GLBT youth literally. The Scholarship Reception is once again scheduled for Mother’s Day, May 11th. This year the joyful sharing of resources will be held at Dillard University. The time is 4pm. There will be food and champagne and a lot to celebrate. There will also be the Gay Men’s Chorus to entertain. The Chorus is always a must see and hear.

More than 20 scholarships are being awarded this year.

The support of the general GLBT community is needed. The community is invited to join with PFLAG members and scholarship winners for this always joyful event. I will look forward to seeing you there as it is through the kindness of our friends that we are able to assist these students.

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Rawhide’s Luke & Golden Lantern bar baron Rick at Rawhide’s Meat Night

Cocktails, Camera, Action ~ New Orleans, Metairie, Louisiana

Lafitte’s manager Corey with bartenders Sean & Matt

Bill & Alternative’s Madame Philip cocktailin’ at Lafitte’s

Lisa & SDGM Marcus join Toby at 4 Seasons

Blake celebrates his b-day at Cutter’s

Luke gives Lafitte’s Bert the “official” Rawhide lick Mother Moses pops in to see Marcy at Starlight Manager Charmaine welcomes you to Club Tribute, the city’s largest lesbian nightclub located in Metairie

Athena, formerly of Mobile, now calls New Orleans home, doing Trash Disco at Lafitte’s

Bayou Chad does the honors for Toby’s Crawfish Boil benefiting NO/AIDS Walk at 4 Seasons

Toebe slings cocktails at Starlight

Satyricon captain Mickey & George take in Satyricon’s Ringo at Friendly Bar Annex

C&B Enterprises operations manager John & Ronald join Toby’s Crawfish Boil at 4 Seasons

Doodle Bug & Brett during Happy Hour at Ninth Circle

Lafitte’s bartenders Aletha & Jeff flank DJ Johnny Love

Bartender Todd brings in the potatoes for Rawhide’s BYOM Night Wednesdays

Kings of Satyricon: Ted, Todd & Tony join Satyricon’s Ringo

SDGM Guadalupe & Bill cocktailin at 4 Seasons

Bartender Michael welcomes you to The Country Club

Ringo brought out the Queens of Satyricon: Becky, Stephen, Joe, Hoyle & Carl

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on’s Cook-Off 2 was hosted

by Don Evans raising much needed funds for N’R PEACE at Cowpokes in New Orleans. Categories of competition included Gumbo, BBQ Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Dirty Rice, Red Beans & Rice, Fried Chicken, and Potato Salad.

N‘R PEACE is an HIV/AIDS organization offering HIV Antibody Counseling and Testing, Case Management, Health Education and Distribution, Outreach, Syphilis Screening, HIV Primary Medical Care, Peer Support, Early Intervention Services, Prevention Case Management, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention. All services are free. For more info call 504.364.1950.

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artender Eddie and bar manager Heath welcome visitors and locals alike to the beautiful Country Club located in the Bywater neighborhood, a short distance from the French Quarter in New Orleans. The facility boast top notch restaurant, lounge, pool, jacuzzi and cabana bar services. You can sure have fun in the sun Memorial Day Weekend here. Visit TheCountryClubNewOrleans.COM.

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ords Robert Sowerwine, David Boyd and Alan Kelley join 50/50 Raffle winner Paul Chiriaco and John Vignone as they donate their half of the pot to be split between the Lords of Leather and the New Orleans Bears. The raffle was held during the Lords of Leather Thank You, Meet & Greet Party hosted at JohnPaul’s in New Orleans. The krewe’s 26th bal masque is Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the Alario Center. For more info, visit LordsofLeather.COM.

ester Perkins, LSGRA president Lance Pippin and Shep Field pose during the Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association’s bus excursion to the April Angola Prison Rodeo in Angola, Louisiana.

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ueen Satyricon I Becky Allen and King Satyricon IV Todd Blauvelt hosted the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon’s monthly Ringo at The Friendly Bar Annex in New Orleans. The event raises funds for the krewe’s 7th bal masque set for Sunday, February 15, 2009 at the Sugar Mill. For more information, visit MysticKreweOfSatyricon.COM.

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laudia Gehrke is joined by Cutter’s bar baron Mac McAll as May Artist of the Month at Cutter’s in New Orleans. During the opening reception, Claudia mingled with guests, here to experience her unique interpretations, a must for any collector.

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ride Grand Marshal Toby Lefort joins 4 Seasons own Chuck Turner for Toby’s annual Crawfish Boil with Bayou Chad on the patio at 4 Seasons in Metairie. The event is one of many which benefit Toby’s NO/AIDS Walk fund each year. Since 2002, Toby has been the top walker with the most funds raised, which last year totalled over $35,000.

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William tries to jump start Charlie with his electrodes

A beach bunny with her leering Grandpa at Emerald City

Who was around from the old Red Garter days? Is that Tracey Quartermain?

Whatever did happen to Pee Wee Herman?

Ted & Joe from Pensacola. No joke here, I know who not to mess with!

You go Jon Paul, you princess of power!

Reach for that last shot of Jager Kat! Richard & Tim show off their lip sink skills in the booth at Emerald City.

Barbara & Monica from Emerald City...I’ll let you figure out which is which!

Jay R with his ‘friends’ from the local middle school out at Emerald City.

It’s good to see a mother & her 2 kids out together at Emerald City!

Rejected! Once again from joining the Jewels of the Emerald Coast!

Eye candy for the girlz from your friends at Emerald City.

OK Larry, we can’t see your hands, so why is Barbara smiling like that?

Jon Paul is definitely looking for love in all the wrong places!

What’s wrong with THIS picture?

Lamont shows his new technique for checking someone’s age at Emerald City.

OK! One more for the ladies...

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photos: Roy Williams

Is it John Travolta? No, his evil twin John Batson!

Gearing Up For Memorial Day Weekend ~ Pensacola, Florida

A gaggle of geese.......a legion of lesbians (spotted at Emerald City)?

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by Todd Blauvelt ride Corner may be brief this issue, but lets get to typing and see what comes up. As far as the festival goes, we are starting to receive vendor applications and entertainment commitments. Vendors thus far include French Quarter Candles and Minou Minou both of whom attended last year. On the live entertainment stage we expect to see the Revelers, Lisa Lynn, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Chief Alfred Doucette, Sister Funk, and Grace Fraga and on the drag stage we’ll see performances by the Jaded Jade Revue, the Starlight Girls, Lady Magic

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Necha Benoit, Rikki Redd, the Carnival Kings, former and current Mr. and Miss Gay Pride title holders including Savanna DeLorean, Monica Storm, Passion Armani Cassidine, Keno Kane Broadway and many many more, I’m sure. Vendor applications as well as entertainment contracts are available at our website, www.nolapridefest.org.

Grace Fraga did her stand up comedy routine at Cowpokes on the 25th of April, however attendance was minimal. Grace intends to return again in May and we hope that more folks will be available to attend the show. It is through shows and venues

such as this that we raise money to put on the festival.

In addition to raising money for the festival we use some surplus monies to give back to the community. Last year we donated $2,000 to the PFLAG Scholarship Fund. The scholarship champagne reception will be held at Dillard University’s Cook Auditorium on Sunday, May 11 at 4pm at which time we will present the first ever New Orleans Alliance of Pride Scholarship. Tickets for the reception are available through PFLAG at www.pflagno.org and are $25. in advance and $30. at the door.

The Mr. and Miss Gay Pride Pageant is still scheduled for Wednesday, June 18 at Oz. One contestant has signed up so far and a reminder to anyone wishing to compete; the pageant is limited to the first five paid applications per title. You can request an application by e-mail at pridefestneworleans@yahoo.com. The pageant will consist of three categories, presentation, talent, and formal wear Q & A. The registration fee is $30 and the door

charge will be $10. Tables of four are available in advance for $100. and may also be obtained by e-mailing the above address.

Steve Patrick has cast his original French Quarter fantasy, Smoke, which will run at the Marigny Theatre opening May 30 and running through June 15. General admission seats will be $10 and front row seats are $15. The cast in order of appearance is Mary Pauley (Eudora), Carlos Gonzales (Leo, Rory, Dade), Louis St. Romaine (Maurice, Jason, Warren), and Warren Usey (Henri, Kirby).

I know we’ve said all year that our parade would be on Sunday at the close of the festival, however in working with city officials the Parade Committee has moved it to the evening of Saturday, June 28 rather than Sunday, June 29. Floats are available for $1,200 each which covers the float rental, tractor, driver and insurance. Floats may be obtained by contacting us through the website.

Have a great day. Thanks Sir Speedy, Bud Light, Harrah’s, and McDonald’s.

cookin' with auntie dee

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

Louisiana Seafood

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ast issue, I included a recipe for boiled shrimp, one that you would get if you were to eat these wonderful delicate seafood along the East coast, or just about anywhere outside of Louisiana. Well you would have thought I had committed a mortal sin, or at the very least invented a new one, for all of you who took the time to castigate me I am once again including a recipe for our own beloved seafood boil, and while I’m at it I’ve included some other seafood recipes that are some of our local faves.

LOUISIANA SEAFOOD BOIL 12 quarts water 4 large onions, coarsely chopped 4 celery stalks, cut into 2 inch pieces 10 lemons, halved 5 bulbs garlic, tops cut off just enough to expose flesh 2 cups kosher salt ½ cup Zatarain’s dry-spice crab boil seasoning 10 bay leaves

1/3 cup black peppercorns 1 teaspoon cayenne 2 pounds andouille sausage, cut in 2-inch pieces 1 dozen live jumbo crabs 5 pounds large head-on shrimp Place all ingredients except crabs and shrimp in a five-gallon or larger boiling pot. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for ten minutes.

Add crabs one at a time. Let liquid return to a simmer and cook another five minutes. Add shrimp and let the liquid return to a simmer a second time. When it does, turn off the heat and let the seafood steep, uncovered for ten more minutes. Promptly remove sausage and seafood from the pot with a strainer, allow cooling a few minutes and serving at once.

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cookin' with auntie dee ...from Main-20 1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning 8 tablespoons clarified butter 2 tablespoons vegetable oil lemon juice Chopped fresh parsley Soak cleaned crabs in buttermilk for at least thirty minutes. Combine flour and Creole seasoning in a small bowl. Remove the crabs from buttermilk, dredge them in the flour mixture and shake to remove excess. Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet. Cook the crabs two to three minute on each side, until they are lightly brown and cooked through.

Serve them on toasted slices of French bread, sprinkled with lemon juice and chopped parsley.

SHRIMP AND EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

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by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain www.ripandmarsha.com E-mail: info@ambushmag.com

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

Lunch and dinner is also available here.

Call 949.0038 for info.

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

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

Clover Grill, 900 Bourbon St., is open 7 days and features breakfast including build your own omelettes. But let’s not forget their fab burgers grilled right under a hub cap and then there’s all those sandwiches, sides, desserts and shakes. Call 598.1010 or visit CloverGrill.COM. Country Club Restaurant, 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.

Call 522.6746 for info.

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

Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St., was voted Restaurant/Deli of the Year once again and is open 24 hours 7 days.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the deli offers free delivery. Call 529.1416 to order.

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

Tomatillo's Restaurant, 437 Esplanade Ave., is open Tues., Wed. 11am-10pm; Thurs.-Sun. 11am-11pm. The restaurant refers to itself as "A Mexican Joint" featuring appetizers, soups, salads, make your own combination plates, house specialties, burritos, desserts, and of course, specialty margaritas. Call 945.9997 for reservations or information.

2 medium eggplants, peeled and cubed ½ cup butter 1 large onion diced (1 cup) 4 ribs celery diced (1 cup) 2 medium bell pepper, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup chopped garlic 1¼ cups diced cooked ham 1½ cups small shrimp, peeled and deveined ¾ tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning 1½ cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon hot sauce ½ cup finely chopped green onions 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese In a large pot, cover the eggplant with water, boil over medium-high heat for about twenty minutes or until fork tender. Drain well. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and mash well. Set aside. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet melt the butter. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, parsley, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables become opaque, about 10 minutes. Stir into the eggplant. Stir in all remaining ingredients, combining well. Transfer to a casserole dish.

Bake for about twenty-five minutes or until the casserole is lightly browned on top. Serve with a cool salad and hot French bread.

CRAWFISH CAKES ½ cup butter ¾ cup chopped onion ¾ cup chopped celery ¾ cup chopped bell pepper 2 cloves garlic minced 3 tablespoons hot sauce 3 tablespoons Creole mustard 1 tablespoon salt 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper 1½ teaspoons Tabasco sauce 1½ teaspoons lemon juice ½ pound finely chopped crawfish tail meat ½ pound whole crawfish tail meat 3 tablespoons butter ½ loaf stale French bread 1½ cups Italian-style bread crumbs 1 cup flour Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat for about ten minutes or until onions are opaque. Add the remaining ingredients except for the last four and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.

Soak the French bread in water for a minute or two, squeeze out excess water. Stir the bread into the crawfish mixture.

Cook over medium heat five to seven minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in the breadcrumbs. Allow to cool completely. Roll the mixture into ½ cup balls and gently press them down forming into three inch cakes. Dust with flour. Saute in remaining butter over medium heat until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Till next time around, happy dining. You may contact me at donniejay@hotmail.com.

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DJ of the Year Tim Pflueger & Oz GM Tommy Elias

The Jezebels dazzle at Oz’s Heros vs.

Villians blowout

SDGMs Marcus & Guadalupe flank Official Deli of SD, Quartermaster’s Steve at The Corner Pocket

SDGM Electra emcees Calendar Boy at Corner Pocket & is given the evil eye by fellow SDGM Gaudalupe

Corner Pocket hostess Lisa & music man Don at the Pocket’s Calendar Boy Contest Bill & Cedric catch up on the latest at the Phoenix

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Cody & Robert sling cocktails at Oz

Cuties Nick & Matt cocktailin’ at Dance Club of the Year Oz

Shawn & Jim pop in for Happy Hour at Oz

The boys of Oz Chase competes in The Corner Pocket’s Thursday Calendar Boy Contest

Anna Rexia is a show stopper for Heroes vs. Villians at Oz

Gettin’ into Heroes vs. Villians at Oz

Barry, George, Danny & George do the LSGRA Beer Bust on the Phoenix patio

The Calendar Boy Contest brought Sean to the bar at the Pocket

Popular bartender Brian back at the Phoenix

Torin joins the Calendar Boy Contest at Corner Pocket

Cuties Brian & Adam catching a beer at Cafe Lafitte in Exile

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The Party Scene in the Big Easy ~ New Orleans

Trey celebrates his birthday at Oz

Tommy & Persana in Heros vs. Villians, one of Oz’s Fabulous Friday Parties

the pink pastor

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

How to be happy AND gay…

JohnPaul’s John & Paul flank Don at their club on Elysian Fields

Lords of Leather president Gary & captain David welcome guests to the Lords Meet & Greet Party at JohnPaul’s

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Lord Ken does the honors for Lords of Leather Meet & Greet beer bust at JohnPaul’s

Lords Robert & Tim do the 50/50 Raffle for the krewe’s Meet & Greet blowout

LSGRA trustee J & Jeff join Lords of Leather Meet & Greet bash at JohnPaul’s

LSGRA president Lance & member-atlarge Mike at JohnPaul’s

Mercedes, Coca & Tyra rehearsing for the big Sunday night show at Oz

Lord King Michael & JohnPaul’s John pop in for the LSGRA Beer Bust at the Phoenix

Friendly Bar’s Marty & Donnie joins Satyricon’s Ringo in the Annex

Tommy & Allen welcome you to Oz

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am going to tell you a really dreadful story…..A young man from Louisiana goes off to college in a distant city, and his parents don’t hear much from him for about six months – they are starting to get really concerned when a letter arrives in the mailbox in Metairie. It says…..

Dear Mom and Dad, Sorry I haven’t written but things have been a little busy here – what with the accident and everything. Just after arriving at college I fell out of a frat house window and broke my leg – so the first month was a little frantic. I was lucky though, because the girl next door – Svetlana was happy to help out, and it just happens that she is a physiotherapist, well – a masseuse actually. She and I got along real well, and I have some good news for you! We are married! Life is difficult, what with little Ivan on the way and her immigration difficulties to iron out, but I hope you will come and join us soon and meet her. I am much better, but did get a urinary tract infection shortly after meeting Svetlana that had me quite ill – but Svetlana says these things are easy to catch from bathrooms and even being sneezed at.

All the above is a lie – I am well, and never fell or met anyone called Svetlana, but I wanted you to remember the important things in life when I tell you that I am failing Physics and Math.

Perspective reminds us to draw on our blessings to eclipse fear and sorrow, and even errant children marrying hookers. This is a pretty simple trick and yet happiness still seems unobtainable for millions.

The kingdom of Bhutan measures the happiness of its people, and uses the resulting ‘happiness index’ to drive government policy – they see it as more important than Gross Domestic Product (GDP) or competitiveness, and in human terms it is!

One thing that seems clear is that happiness does not come through owning ever increasing amounts of ‘stuff’, it does not come through status or good looks or any other passing thing – unless we find a source of happiness that is invincible, that cannot be destroyed by disappointment or loss then we are always going to lurch from high to low, as we gradually discover that the latest ‘toy’ or external amusement is not what we thought it was going to be.

Then of course there are all the bogeymen of human life – disease, death, bankruptcy, hurricanes, heartache – our source of happiness has to be

strong enough to weather all these gales.

The GLBT community is presented with all the usual sources of commercial happiness from booze to Buicks and everything in between. Sometimes we are a little more susceptible to them because we are often uniquely injured by society and the traumas of growing up GLBT. When you add to the mix such sources of temporary highs as porn, pills and party drugs then by rights we should all be deliriously happy 24 hours a day - unless of course none of these things work. Unless of course that they are merely painkillers or snares to part us with our money, and the real source of happiness (here comes the Pastor bit) - a relationship with God where we understand how desperately, passionately, emphatically we are loved – costs nothing at all.

Only the eternal and unchanging can offer eternal and unchanging happiness. Only God can offer, in fact insist, that we deserve ecstasy – the sort of overwhelming joy that nothing else can offer us. If we think happiness means a paid-off mortgage and a nice car then we are unlikely to seek more; we have to open our minds to the true grandeur of happiness, BIG happiness, eternal happiness - and quit settling for a cheap thrill or lining the pockets of big business. If we can claim the real thing – then we can have the little joys to our heart’s content, but without the real thing, the little diversions are never going to cut it!

Rev. Clinton Crawshaw is the pastor of The Big Easy Metropolitan Community Church, which meets at 5pm every Sunday at 1333 S. Carrollton Ave (S. Carrollton and Willow).

Pastor Clinton’s sermons are streamed on-line at www.bigeasymcc.com/home.htm E-mail pastor@bigeasymcc.com Blog thebigeasymccblog.blogspot.com Website www.bigeasymcc.com

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trodding the boards

by Patrick Shannon, III E-mail: nedcat@earthlink.net

Cloud Nine

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loud Nine, Caryl Churchill’s popular surreal comedy of sexual confusion, cross dressing, and political racism and repression was splendidly staged by the Tulane University Dept. of Theatre & Dance. Directed with a clear vision and his own crafty and credible cache of theatrical professionalism and artistic expertise, Carl Walker once again illuminated a stage with memorable and beautiful work. Mr. Walker not only gave us a fresh frisky frothy farce but many moments of thoughtful beauty, all of which he told me was the result of working with such a talented cast of students. And I agree. Of course his talent as a director had much to do with this successful and entertaining event.

The play occurs in two acts, the first act in Africa 1879; the second in London 1979. The cast was without fault and the English accents were impeccable. The performance took place in the black box lab theater with a minimilist regard to sets, except for a screen of louvered shutters as a functional background across the rear of the stage. However the lovely period costumes credited to 23 students were excellent. David Raphel supervised the non-intrusive but workable set and prop concept. Other tech work was supervised by Brad Marnidi and very well conceived.

Miles Babin played both Clive and Edward, two Englishmen who are blinded by their nationalism and whose mind set is so wrapped up in the British flag that they also have myopic visions of ugly realities.

Andrew Farrier did a fine job playing both Harry Bagley and Martin and Claire Gresham was wonderful as Maud and Lin. Helen Jaksch was outstanding as Ellen, Mrs. Saunders and Betty. Sean Knapp was a delicate and effective delight as Betty and with a strong switch from estrogen to testosterone, an forceful Gerry. Zach Serota did the role of both Joshua, Cathy, and the Soldier with high energy and a vigorous interpretation of his roles and Jenny Smith was charming and vivid as Victoria and sufficiently butch as Edward.

It was just another evening of very fine theater at the venerable campus of T.U. which one has come to expect and appreciate.

Annie

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nnie, this old musical by Meehan, Strouse and Charnin, is a perfect example of how to write a Broadway show

that will probably sell tickets and go on to glory and be crowned as a classic American Broadway Musical. Its got a gaggle of singing little girlies who are orphans stuck in a horrible home run by a mean old harridan of a drunk, it’s set during the depression of the 1930s, and it has a high-hopes billionaire with a heart of gold that manages to make the world happy again. Oh, and it also has a dog. But no nuns. That’s been done in another show. In spite of all the schmaltz, ultra sonic screaming of little orphan girls, and the superficial high blood sugar sentimentality, it’s a

excellent production, except that I’m an not fond of the high decibel ear bursting sounds of little girls and I eat dogs for Christmas rather than turkey and I always found the peculiar instant like/ love of Daddy Warbucks to be a somewhat shadowy suggestion of Nabukov’s great novel Lolita. Probably soon to be another Broadway musical. A But the major performers! Becky Allen gave a rather one note interpretation of mean old lady Miss Hannigan. But it’s a cartoon role and she can do anything anyway she likes. Miss Madison Kerth as Annie has charm, stage presence galore and a fine strong voice. Her chemistry with the inimitable and glorious in every way performer, Christopher Bentivegna as Daddy Warbucks was luminous, even with those dark over tones of little lovely Lolita’s ghost hanging around sometimes. Bob Edes, Jr. was divine in every thing he did espe-

tria, in a Catamite monastery converted to a school for perfect young ladies. I hear they plan to have three adorable large dogs, a gaggle of nubile little nymphet students, a large lesbian house mother who forces the little girls to make bathtub beer, several alcoholic nuns, and a role for a character named PUNJAB (a sociopath egomaniac). I bet it’s going to be ALMOST as good as Annie, it if ever comes to pass.

Metamorphoses

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he University of New Orleans recently staged a memorable theatrical even of a translation written by Mary Zimmerman of some of the ancient Roman myths which she collected from the great Roman poet Ovid’s original long poem by the same name. The lovely chosen pieces were presented as theatrical vignettes performed in the Robert E.

Jessica Salamin, Georgette Verdin & Derrick Deal in Metamorphoses (Photo: UNO) charmer and it works. So, let me be among the many to say bravissima for bringing out all the best in a well done musical, filled with out best local performers, great costumes and sets (Gil Moralis), and very good lighting and sound. When you get a musical genius like Jonne Dendinger aka Dr. Joanne, in the pit, the orchestra is bound to sound like pure Broadway professionals. And it did.

Lindsey Price did both “adorable” and exciting adult choreography, and the sound by Kyle Herbert was as beautiful to hear as the costumes coordinated by Judy Claverie were to see.

So, I’ve got no qualms about this

cially Bert Healy; Heidi Jackson as Grace Farrell was near perfect in her role; Richard Arnold once again brought shine and polish to his scheinigans in his role as Rooster Hannigan and Jessie Terrebonne was probably born to play the role of Lily St. Regis so damned well.

A great cast, high production values, and a terrifically good show. And we owe it all to that fantastic director, John Grimsley, including all the other little people of any theatrical venture big or small.

And I can’t wait to see a musical rumored to be in the works suggested

by Lolita set in the mountains of Aus-

Nims Thrust Theater.

Although the language was somewhat stilted and academic in tone and style, two of my associates who saw the production in New York City told me this production was better. Why? “Because,: they said, “The student actors projected a strong humanity. The were less stilted and they created warmer and deeper characters with which they and our audience could identify.” They said both the large working swimming pool stage center was beautifully done and easy to accept as a symbol and a reality of the womb of all life. So, what [continued on Main-27]

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trodding the boards ...from Main-26 can I add to these two critics comments, and from Manhattan Yet? Well, I can say they know what they are talking about so I wanted to share this with all of you.

And I agree about the warmth and sensitivity of the actors, all of whom gave moving performances.

Blake Balu, one of our most amazing local actors, once again did his role very well as King Midas with a certain dignity and sensitivity. Derrick Deal played Poseidon and others with a magnificent stage presence and a strong sense of purpose. He is gifted with a stunning physique, tall, golden skin, every muscle defined, and a beautiful voice, assets many actors would wish to have. Mr. Deal is a gifted young man indeed.

Joyce Deal played Alcyone and others a quiet intensity and James Yeargain played Orpheus and others with delicate and yet incisive understanding. Mr. Yeargain also did a walk on part as Eros in the nude wearing only a pair of wings on his back. He has a handsome body and his simple on stage presence was done with grace and dignity. There was a large cast in this splendid show, too numerous to name, however bear in mind all of you that according to certain Yankee experts you were all excellent and worked as a true ensemble. That fantastic set, swimming pool and all was created by Kevin Griffith.

Emotionally effective lighting by Lyn F. Caliva, with colorful costumes by Tony French, best of all, “better than New York City” direction by our own UNO Professor, the talented Mr. David W. Hoover. Our town’s Metamorphoses was lovely, moving, dignified and engrossing.

What more could a patron ask for?

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, The Allan Sherman Musical

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he good news is that Minacapelli’s Dinner Playhouse in Slidell, LA is NOT MOVING! Call up Ricky Luke and Chef Ginger for details (1.985.781.6565).

Currently running is a mishugahna musical by that old Jewish comedian who put together a revue of songs with very clever lyrics that captures the spirit of the American Jewish mind-set and humor. Not that you have to be Jewish to understand all the jokes, but it would help. All in all this show is as lively, spicy, tasty and delicious as the all you can eat buffet cooked up by Award Winning Chef, Ginger Luke. It may not be all Kosher but it sure is good and festive.

Like the show itself the characters are 6 lively actors who seem to know the Jewish shtick well, although the men don’t quite get that wonderful Brooklyn, New York, Barbara Streisand (Ya, know what I mean. Oy vey, so vat’s fah dinna ta nite? The ladies do it well. It’s all in the rhythm of the accent. “Hey, have I got a gurl fa you, young mensch. “Oy vey, if ya Faddah could heah ya now?”

Anyway the show is a collection of scenes from American Jewish life where the cost of everything is usually a necessary mention. “And huh weddin ring, my deah! Ya shouddah seen it. 25 thousand and I don’t mean retail.”

The stars of this mish mash of hilarity offers a glimpse into the very funny elements of both the life of a Jew in our great country as well a few glimpses into the sadder aspects, all in song and dance both of which are witty and bouncy as a night at your grandsons bar mitzvah. Jews, Italians, Irish, and African Americans are not so different in their humanity but can be very different in their humorous reactions to any and all of everyone’s life experiences. Bottom line: we all laugh, we all cry, we are all born, we all die. But it’s our unique humor relative to our cultural background that keeps us trying to do our best. This show is a delightful, hilarious, heartwarming expose of human nature via clever witty lyrics and song and dance whether one goes to Temple, Cathedral, or Mosque, or a Buddhists alter at home.

Highly recommended if you need to smile, laugh and fill your belly with fine good.

For Better

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nce again I was amazed and totally delighted at the high quality and posh production values of Southern Rep’s presentation of Eric Cobel’s fine play For Better. Cobel’s fertile imagination caught the influence of high tech “stuff” in our times and turned the concept into a highly amusing, charming and well written comedy. And I think this might be the first drama that shows how foolish, yet necessary, but overdone and used as a “look at me I’m so important” I have a blue light glowing on my ear and I’m always connected to someone somewhere, etc. statement of self worth and worthless ego. It’s as if no one ever has a moment of silence and must always be tuned in and turned on to prove their own worth and show off some much needed self confidence. How sad. Yet, Eric Coble has woven this nonsense into a humorous and charming evening of excellent theater.

David Raphel’s set was exquisite in its seeming simplicity.

Stark but with what looked like the diagram for the inside of a computer and/or the telephone company wired network looming from the shadows upstage. Marty Sachs lighting was lovely; Elizabeth Parent is still a master of beautiful costume design, and Michael Singleton did effective and difficulty sound design with elan. Gary Rucker’s direction was sublime.

The actors were quite simply terrific and as professional as anything from NYC. George Sanchez as Wally Baedeker an older dad not quite up to understanding all this technology was as good as it gets. Ashley Ricord was a vibrant charmer as his daughter with every part of her body timed to go on and off per her cell phone settings, computer settings, etc., all the while just looking for Mr. Right. Aimee Hayes was just so good I wanted to run on stage and give her a long warm hug as she played Francine Dexter, wife of handsome highly talented Leon Contravesprie who did Michael Dexter. Sean Patterson, who is always right on whatever he’s on, I mean as a fine actor, was right on again playing the smaller role of Stuart Tramontane, and Veronica Russell stole every moment on stage, up high in her little loft space stage left, as the hippie-like worldly Lizzie Monohan.

The plot obviously involved the concerned family of a daughter who had met Mr. Right in a coffee shop three or so weeks ago and had since been on cell phone, PC, and god knows what other electronic connection she would use (e-mails) to be in contact with him. They only met once and they are planning to marry. The family is horrified and think she’s doing it out of desperation. A series of e mail mishaps, mixed and open line connections, accidental unwanted conference calls, and other electronically confused situations that could only happy in these times establishes the plays dramatic conflicts and in the final resolution a

marriage trans world via cell phone ensues as all ends happily thanks to cyber space. It’s a very clever concept and probably people will marry by email, cell phone and e printer very soon. After all legal contracts are already acceptable via fax machines.

The show was very chic, witty, perfectly performed and had the clean expensive look of a costly high quality production. Another winner by our town’s Southern Rep. Theater’s constant successes!.

In this venue, which allowed for a pure, clear, directorial vision of guest Director Gary Rucker, we saw just how professional Mr. Rucker can be and is, when working with others of an equally high caliber of talent.

Become Unleashed

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avier University Music Department recently presented its Opera Workshop 2008 and as the program was named, those students really did BECOME UNLEASHED. Under the guidance and tutorial talents of Dr. Valerie Ann Jones Francis, Artistic Musical Director and world famous Pianist, Dr. Wilfred Delphin, with our own famous Ms. Lula Elzy as Choreographer, we heard some vocal talents we never imagined were in the training program at this great university in our town.

Passion, power, purity, and pain were notes in the program and how well chosen they were to describe the splendid selection of arias, duets, quartets, sextets, and all the various operatic vocal devices created by such composers as Rossini, Mozart, Gilbert & Sullivan, [continued on Main-29]

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Celebrate Gay Pride In Greater Fort Lauderdale

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oin locals and gay travelers at the 9th Annual Fort Lauderdale Stonewall Street Festival, a week-long Gay Pride celebration from June 16 to June 22 featuring lively events, grand performances and a vibrant new parade. Highlights of the Pride festival include the first annual night parade and street party in the popular ‘gayborhood’ of Wilton Manors, as well as the annual street festival and exhibition.

The new night parade and street party are an exciting addition to the already spectacular Pride celebration.

The events on Saturday, June 21 start off with a special t-dance at Rosie’s Bar & Grill at 3pm followed by DJ Joe Bermudez mixing up tunes on Wilton Drive at 7pm, as dusk approaches. The parade kicks off at 8pm with colorful floats, and the participation of local businesses and GLBT organizations.

Singing sensation Tammy Wright will perform hit songs while revelers dance the night away.

Greater Fort Lauderdale serves up a multitude of comfortable gay-owned establishments. Wilton Manors, located just north of downtown Fort Lauderdale and minutes from the beach, is a bustling hotspot for residents and visitors trodding the boards ...from Main-27 Rogers & Hammerstein, Scott Joplin, Menotti and Gershwin. What a splendid and varied selection.

There were 25 vocalists in this program so I can’t list them all but some of my favorites were Fredrick Hudnall, Jr. and Kimberly Henry singing Mozart’s La ci darem, and Joel Barkers singing Mozart’s Voi che sapete. Most of the cast joining Enisha Santacruze as Treemonisha and Kirsten Charbonnet as Lucy in Joplin’s opera Tremonisha. and Brittney Atkinson as Fiordigligi, Neila Rene Bond as Dorabella, Dedrian Hogan as Guglielmo, Jermon Wilson as Ferrando, Kimberly Henry as Despina and Ashton Green as Don Alfonso singing with joy and gusto, Mozart’s difficult Alla bella Despinetta..

Have any of YOU ever tried to sing a sextet by Mozart? Wow, what a joy to hear. All of these singers were excellent. I was especially excited to hear the powerful tones and vocalizing of young Mezzo Soprano Danielle Edinburg Wilson. You have great potential. Please continue your studies. I hope to hear you at the Met in NYC one day.

Thanks one and all for a great evening of wonderful young voices and I think I even heard one of two of the next Leontine Price voices among them, but you all know I can’t tell. All of you were amazing and my two companions, Mr. & Mrs. Reginald and Lois Denny agree.

offering several dining, nightlife and shopping options including Georgie’s Alibi, Galanga Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar and New Moon. “We are thrilled that our Pride celebration continues to grow each year,” said Richard Gray, proprietor of the Royal Palms Resort and gay liaison to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Greater Fort Lauderdale is more than a gay-friendly city; it has over 150 gay-owned, hospitality-related establishments including hotels, bars, clubs and restaurants, as well as three gay and lesbian publications. According to statistics, the American gay and lesbian community drives an impressive $65 billion travel industry. Last year, gay visitors contributed some $1.2 billion to Greater Fort Lauderdale’s economy.

For more information about Greater Fort Lauderdale and the Stonewall Street

Festival and Pride parade, please visit www.sunny.org/rainbow.

The new Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant, year-round destination offering more than 33,000 hotel rooms at a variety of hotels, resorts, and Superior Small Lodgings, plus new five-star resorts and more to come. More than ten million annual visitors enjoy Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 23 miles of Blue Wave Beaches, 300+ miles of inland waterways that run from the Intracoastal to

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Effie Marie & Walt Splash’s Stephen & Ty Danielle & Chansley

Harley & his man again

Splash’s Lance out with friends

Nicole Foxx with Richard

Relaxing after a day at work

Out for evening of fun Karaoke celebration Cute couple enjoying night out

Postman Joel & sexy Scott

Richard & Guy

Cody about to belt one out

Trio of happy beauties Time to cuddle up

Johnny, Hound Dogs bartender

Robert enjoying happy hour

Celebrating a happy birthday

The gang’s all here

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Friends, Karaoke, Cocktails ~ Baton Rouge, Louisiana

photos: Brad Benedict

George’s bartender, sexy Luther

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by Brad Benedict Email: bradhottails@hotmail.com

All Around Town

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his hasn’t been a particularly exciting period of time here in old Red Stick. Of course, locals have enjoyed programs at Splash, George’s, and Hound Dogs, but nothing really outstanding stands out. Maybe we just have fun here and take it for granted, but then again, this is the norm for most places anyway.

I checked on the latest improvements going on at Splash, and, as expected, David showed me the expanded stage, went over that CO2 equipment that shoots out the fog over the dance floor, and other smaller projects. It isn’t really fog, and I haven’t had a chance to talk with Cory about the system yet, so I can’t comment too much on it. All I know is that it is just another of the many changes going on as Splash continues to show off one improvement after another. This particular improvement is a first for Red Stick, and one of the few installations of its type in the complete southern section of the country.

Splash’s Pimp-N–Hoe Ball extravaganza brought out the crowds for some non-stop booty bouncing. It is just another example of the unusual programs that they offer, and their new and very sexy

Photographer Ben with friend Mark

photographer Ben is a definite plus to the scene. This 26-year-old stud is really a hot number, and you need to check him out when you go by the club.

And don’t forget to check out those other sexy guys too. I can never get enough of Lance, but you have Little Corey, Brad, Quentin, and Danny to admire too. They are all super fine examples of heartthrobs in action. Did I forget Stephen? Of course I didn’t. However, when I think of this sexy number, I have to also say that his other half Ty completes this outstanding duo, a combination of great personalities and absolutely the most handsome couple in this or any city. I’ve also noticed that they must be on a health kick lately. Those

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by Patrick Clinton Email: BlondAtULL@aol.com

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here’s less than a week until final exams for all you college students, but before you fall into a deep depression, remember right afterward is Summer Vacation. And this season, things are going to be wilder than ever here in Acadiana.

To celebrate everybody’s favorite time of year, the Sound Factory and Back Side have a new and improved weekly lineup to kickoff the Summer Break. And if you thought weeknights were great before, you’re sure to love the new additions. And as always, Sound Factory and Back Side are open seven days a week to make sure you always have a place to go for a great time.

Mondays are 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 at Back Side, don’t worry about a thing. Your favorite competition hasn’ t changed.

Tuesdays are Karaoke Night at Sound Factory, hosted by the ever popular Chad Evans. He has everything from oldies and country to dance and rap.

Wednesday are now Wild Wednesdays at Sound Factory, with a special themed party every other week. In fact, the second Wild Wednesday celebration is May 21, and it’s a Military Party. So get out your fatigues and other camouflage because you don’t want to miss this Hump

Day celebration.

Thursdays are Thirsty Thursday, and while I’m not going to print the specifics, 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 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. So next week when you’re toiling over the books trying to cram that last bit of knowledge into what seems like a saturated brain, remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. When you get finished, come by the Sound Factory and Back Side to celebrate another semester under your belt. And feel good about it, knowing you’re supporting Lafayette’s only gay owned and operated bar.

Until next time, have fun and be safe.

I’ll see you around town.

muscles are getting might hefty there, but when you have these two as subjects of discussion, you have to know that you have the best of the best to brag about. I think they are absolutely the finest guys around, gorgeous from head to toe and all points in between. Goodness! I’m getting excited just thinking about them.

I think the older I get the more excited I get in the normal ways, both physical and mental, if you get my drift. That excitement is evident when I’m in Luther’s presence.

I don’t think I could ever get enough views of this human masterpiece. Again, you have a guy with a personality that makes you realize you are in the presence of a gentleman and a scholar. He is simply the most amazing example of an outstanding human being that I can name right now. He has a kind of dignity that is apparent when you talk with him, and he is so handsome you can barely take your eyes away from him. Those sparkling eyes just light up your viewing space, and you are aware that you are looking at one fine specimen of humanity. He stands tall, and he is such a great asset to George’s.

I think I can say some good things about Johnny too. He is the top notch bartender at Hound Dogs and is one of the most sincere guys I know. He too has such a great personality which is appealing to people when they meet him. He is one of those bartenders who watches constantly and never lets a glass or bottle get empty.

That is a sign of excellence and something that people remember and which also prompts them to return for more of this expert’s work ethics. I’ve known Johnny for a long time. In fact, I believe he used to cook and deliver for James and Kyle when they had the kitchen adjacent to the bar. All I can say now is that I enjoy Hound Dogs because of Johnny. I think you will like him too. Stop in and enjoy his bartending skills and take note of the historic old structure than anchors this corner of Main and Seventh.

There is another bar that seems to be ready to open on Main Street. It must be another wine bar, which is the going thing to operate these days. There are one or two others in the downtown area, and I have to admit they are nice, but I wonder sometimes why they are so popular. I suppose you could compare their popularity with the kind of popularity that a coffee shop offers. I know coffee house died out for a while, but now they are back. In my college days, a coffee house was sometimes a seedy place like that dungeon one in downtown Fort Worth when I attended Texas Christian University. The smoke was so thick you could slice the air, and you didn’t have to buy your own cigarettes, all you needed to do was inhale. Ah, but those were the days - a coffee dungeon below and a whorehouse above. I remember them well.

All About People

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y little English boy came by on his daily stroll today and was limping a little. I was busy at the time and didn’t get his attention, so I’m not sure what happened. Goodness! Doesn’t he know I have a remedy for that injury? I have a great massage technique.

I didn’t know the lady who lived on Lakeland personally, but she passed away this morning. I am used to seeing her sitting in front of Capitol Grocery. She was always friendly. She will be missed.

Renovations are still going on. I know it’s almost summer, but spring is still in the air, and those cleanup jobs are going strong – more new paint, touching up the plants in the front yards, adding new plants for later beauty, etc. Even a few people get criticized for doing too much. Some people think just because you beautify a yard that you are changing the historical perspective. That is totally not true, and people need to keep their comments to the positive and quit acting like they own the entire area. Now I can understand if you take a shotgun and add an upper story or if you take a porch and glass it in, this is definitely screwing with the historical aspect of the property. Even adding porches is another no-no, but people get historic markers after the changes are made, and they think no one will know the difference.

Well, there are pictures out there of all the homes in a given historic area, so never fear, the critics are here. Some of this talk is warranted. Other comments are the drunken blabberings of nosey busybodies.

I can vouch for the way things are going with Robert and Brandon’s home.

They are keeping things authentic even down to matching paint colors to the period when the house was built way back in 1909. It is such a blessing to know that two guys care so much about their community that they are taking a disgraceful piece of property and returning it to the majesty it once knew when college professors occupied several houses along their quiet and historical street. Now hurry up with the swimming pool guys and that high fence for privacy. We don’t need neighbors complaining about flopping weenies waving in the breeze. And believe me, there is a bunch of the Pinocchio-types in the vicinity, and the fence is also necessary to keep the lawyer bitch from stealing plants. Forevermore, woman! Get a life!

People come and go in any neighborhood and any city. I think that is one of the charms of Spanish Town where I live. It’s never boring, and you always get to meet new people. That’s my favorite pastime. I need to work on one neighbor in particular.

He needs to smile more. He is really a nice and handsome guy, but he seems to live in another world. He has a great body, dresses nicely, is very handsome, and I’m sure he’s a charmer when you get to know him, but he needs to shed the aloofness he displays, which is probably just his normal way of acting. I’m sure if I corner him, talk to him, and get to know him better that he will turn out to be a charmer first class. I’ll let you know. Maybe he just needs a good massage.

In fact, I’d love to meet and interview several people I’ve seen recently. One would be Garrett Bruce, who had the lead in the LSU production of “Hair.” He really did a nice job, and I think he has a bright future ahead of him. I dined at “Serrano’s Salsa Company” on Highland Road last week, and most of the cast was there relaxing before heading over to the theater for another performance. It reminded me that I need to buy the soundtrack for “Hair.”

After all, that was a turbulent period of time, but the songs, regardless of the words, are really splendid and bring back so many memories. Garrett’s acting and singing really stood out, and in the last scene, without the long hair, I saw a beautiful individual on that stage. Hopefully, he will move on to greater roles as he continues [continued on Expose-5]

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hot tails of red stick ...from EX-4 on with his future plans. I wish him much success. Maybe I’ll hear from him about those plans.

I like to interview people and write about them. Sometimes I can listen without being obvious and pretty well sum up a person. Many instances will find me avoiding people. They aren’t worth the effort of the printed word. Often, the voice or the way an expression is made will tell you immediately that it would be a waste of time to continue with any kind of relationship with said individual. I don’t mean sexually but in a mutual conversation or casual meeting of the minds. Some people are their own worst enemies like the losers who can’t hold down a job and depend on friends for kindnesses. We have those in our neighborhood too. They aren’t hustlers, but yet they are borderline candidates. They should be ashamed to exist this way.

Who would I like to interview? There are lots of names I could list, but I suppose I’ll just watch from the sidelines. Whether they are quarterbacks or pitchers or even theater majors, I think I’ll just leave the interviews up to those who need the work and have to do them for their editors. If it happens, it happens. Life goes on.

Catching Up With Friends

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ell, this past weekend was Little John’s army session in Alexandria. I keep telling him to give me some military descriptions. Even with their clothes on, they are certainly sexually inviting and just simply great pieces of eye candy. That’s why nude

beaches are so nice. You see people in a natural element, and they are different from what you find in a clothed environment. Take Black’s Beach when the ships are in. Well, those Navy guys offer a story for another day. They just are anxious to let their hair down, and what better way to do it than to frolic naked on the beach. What is shocking sometimes is to see an actor that you’ve only known onscreen who walks along the beach flopping in the breeze. I dare not reveal my sightings.

They are rare, but they are very delightful too. It is interesting to be able to tell their religion - or is that social class options?

Whatever!

Haulover Beach near Miami is another great place to be. I have a friend who was there recently, and it must have been spring break. His descriptions just about sent me into orbit. I complained to him that had I known he was going, I would have joined him. Oh, well, there will be other times. Besides, I don’t usually partake of a nude beach unless it is in wine country, and to me, that means California.

I have to admit that I’m not at all like my friend Gerry, the wine connoisseur, but I do know a nice wine when I taste one. I have my favorites that keep my wine racks overflowing, and it is so nice to sip one or two glasses in the afternoon as I sit on my porch and watch the world go by. Gerry and I love to dine at D’Angelo’s on Jefferson Highway over in Bocage. Not only is the food great, but they serve Sequoia Grove, a vintage wine that definitely pleases the palate. It’s expensive, but it’s much cheaper if you order it direct and have it shipped in. Or you can also get it at Calvin’s [continued on Expose-8]

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mbush is providing its Carni val/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.

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FRI., May 9th... ~6-10pm, Krewe of Mwindo Second Friday Fish Fry, Krewe Den, 5902 Alost St. ~9pm-12midnight, Lords of Leather Beer Bust benefiting Mr. Louisiana Leather Micheal Albright's Mr. IML Travel Fund, Phoenix, 941 Elysian Fields SAT., May 17th... ~7pm, Krewe of Amon Ra's Ester Williams Swim Party, Tickets $25 with open bar, Dive Inn, 4417 Dryades St. ~7-10pm,Krewe of Satyricon's Shaken, Not Stirred Martini Party; Tickets $30, Venusian Gardens, 2601 Chartres SUN., June 8th... ~Krewe of Mwindo Annual Crawfish Boil-BBQ & 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 Friday 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 GayMardiGras.COM 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 GayMardiGras.COM SAT., February 21st... ~12noon, Annual Spanish Town Parade, 5th & Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge ~8pm, Krewe of Armeinius Bal Masque XLI, Alario Center GayMardiGras.COM SUN., February 22nd... ~8pm, Lords of Leather Bal Masque XXVI, Alario Center GayMardiGras.COM 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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Erin bartending at Sound Factory Gray sporting a new beard at Sound Factory

Terry making a stop at Sound Factory

Khory cutting up at Sound Factory

Macky bartending at Sound Factory

Anthony working hard at Sound Factory

Kevin thugging out at Sound Factory

Troy showing his oral fixation at Sound Factory

Jesse visiting Sound Factory Ethan partying at Sound Factory Lindsey trying to avoid the paparazzi at Sound Factory

Lisa about to get wild at Sound Factory Chris relaxing at Back Side

Dan the man getting wild at Sound Factory Natalie looking cute as ever at Sound Factory

Amy hanging out at Back Side

Travis out & about at Sound Factory

Miss Steven, a fixture at Sound Factory

Darius showing off his new tan at Sound Factory

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Mark posing for the camera at Sound Factory

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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

hot tails of red stick ...from EX-5 Bocage Supermarket for half the restaurant’s price. They have a very nice wine selection. However, I still like to taste and buy from the vineyards in California.

One of my favorites is the Jack London merlot that you can only get at Kenwood Winery. That is always one of my stops in the Sonoma wine country.

All this talk about wines is getting me thirsty, but I’m passing on it today. I’m actually remembering a dear friend with a Coke and mango rum. I just used the last from the bottle that Leonard gave me before he passed away. I will always keep that brand around because it reminds me of a very dear and caring individual who left us too soon.

I suppose I’ll see a lot of you at the Baton Rouge Little Theater this month as they have a nice production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” playing now.

I loved the movie, and I loved the play when it was at the Saenger in New Orleans.

Going from Dolly Parton to Ann-Margaret and now to some unknown (to me) at the theater here may be a letdown, but I don’t think so. This is a lively play, and it is such a joy to watch. Besides, I know all about the Chicken Ranch and Boy’s Town across from Laredo. Been there. Done that. I’ve already bought my season passes for next year, and I want to take in more of the plays at LSU. I’ve always enjoyed the theater even if I have to brave the long drive back to Baton Rouge by taking in plays at the Marigny Theater. I just prefer afternoons in the theaters in New Orleans, but I do adjust quite easily. Sam or Gerry usually join me for local events.

John and Phil have a big party coming up as does my favorite sexy lawyer Joseph. I’ll have to do pictures and catch you up on things. There are also a lot of other activities on my agenda, but with camera in hand, I usually record the events, that is, if pictures are allowed. For a while there, I didn’t take my camera with me to bars, especially in New Orleans, because pictures were not allowed. I hope they have altered that policy.

And speaking of pictures, I ventured out and had some made recently. I haven’t seen any proofs or heard from the photographer, but my check was cashed before I made it home. Now ain’t that a hoot? I guess he just prefers to do the nudes, and I have to wait in line with my clothes on.

Maybe I’ll have them in time for Christmas.

Otherwise, I’ll have to seek a refund.

That’s about it for this session. I’ll keep taking notes, doing pictures, talking with people, and maybe you will make a connection to my printed words. It is something I look forward too because I meet so many nice people along the way.

“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 and 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 and 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. Visit www.candlelightmemorial.org for more info.

Austin’s own service will feature a variety of state, civic and local speakers.

An over-whelming presence will be in attendance from the Texas House State of Representatives to include Dawnna Dukes-District 46, Donna Howard-District 48, Eddie Rodriguez-District 51, Mark Strama-District 50 and Valinda BoltonDistrict 47.The State Representatives will help officiate, give remarks and light the first candles. Austin Mayor Will Wynn’s Representative, Rich Bailey, will also be on hand to read a proclamation from the city. In addition, local artists; Da Big Daddy G., Brett Bachus, Daniel Brookshire, and Diane Benjamin will perform musical & vocal tributes. Additional prayers, poems, stats, remembrances, literature and declarations will also be presented.

Representatives of the different HIV/ AIDS Organizations will read the first names of love ones who have been lost during the past year. In addition, a “ Wall of

Lords Gary & Michael snag a diva in Mobile

Leather/Uniform Night at B-Bob’s for Mobile’s PrideFest

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Cody & Leon celebrating Cody’s b-day at B-Bob’s

B-Bob’s Leather/Uniform Night during PrideFest

David & Wendy showing love at B-Bob’s

Lords of Leather’s David, Robert, Mike & Alan at B-Bob’s Leather/Uniform Night

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Pool, Hot Tub

Chad & Amy pop in to B-Bob’s Hot action at B-Bob’s Leather/Uniform Night

Resort-1/2 block to Gay Beach PO Box 2309, 120 E. Atol St. South Padre Island, TX 78597 956.761.5953 E-mail: gaypadre@upperdeckhotel.com Brenda, Leon & Wendy at Leather Night during Mobile Gay PrideFest

Celebratin’ at B-Bob’s

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bookstores Birmingham, AL [205] ALABAMA BOOKS, 801 Third Ave., 322.7823 BIRMINGHAM ADULT BOOKS, 7610 First Ave. North, 836.1580

New Orleans, LA [504] AIRLINE ADULT BOOKS, 1404 26th St., Kenner, LA 70062; 468.2931 CHARTRES ST. CONXXXION, 107

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

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

chiropractic New Orleans, LA [504] DR. MICHAEL LECHLEITER, D.C., St. Charles Chiropractic, 1529 Jackson Ave., 566.1833 [is1108]

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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]

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Birmingham, AL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Mobile, AL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Ft. Lauderdale, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Ft. Walton Beach, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayPensacola.COM Key West, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayKeyWest.COM Miami/South Beach, FL [305] DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GaySouthBeach.COM Orlando, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAmerica.COM Pensacola, FL DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayPensacola.COM Atlanta, GA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayAtlanta.COM Baton Rouge, LA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, GayBatonRouge.BIZ Lafayette, LA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AmbushMag.COM Lake Charles, LA DISCOUNT FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AmbushMag.COM New Orleans [504] BURGUNDY BED AND BREAKFAST, 2513 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA 70117, PHONE/ FAX: 504.942.1463, Toll Free (Continental US only): 1.800.970.2153, theburgundy.com, Email us at theburgundy@cox.net. Gay owned and operated in newly renovated 1890's double.

Four guest rooms with private baths, guests' parlor and "half-kitchen", courtyard and halfopen tubhouse with spa (hot tub/whirlpool).

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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 Maga-

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zine, 527.6012 NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 488.2631, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERNART, 925 Camp St., 539.9600 OLD U.S. MINT, 400 Esplanade, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm PRESBYTERE, 751 Chartres, Jackson Square, Tues-Sun 10am-5pm ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL, Jackson Square, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1:30-5pm

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

organizations Mobile, AL ALABAMA PRIDE FEST, MobileAlabamaPride.COM AQUA, THE PARTY, PO Box 145, Mobile, AL 36601, TheAquaParty.COM BAY AREA INCLUSION, BayAreaInclusion.ORG FUSION, MobileFusion.ORG GULF COAST BEARS & LEATHER ASSOCIATION, b-bobs.com/gcbla.htm 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 Commu-

nity 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.

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Kristen Absolute dazzles during My Mother’s Mustache Revue

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

Times Past: Part Three

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hey were just driving around headed towards Canal Street when Jeff suddenly suggested.

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“Why don’t we drive past all those places you took me when we first met and see what’s there today?”

“Why not, sounds like fun, I don’t think anything is the same anymore though.”

Shaun answered.

“I’m not so sure, I haven’t been down to the Quarter in years, but you know what they say, a leopard can’t change its spots.”

“But time does move on and takes its toll, just look at us, if I had any idea I’d live this long I would have taken better care of myself when I was younger.”

Jeff cackled at that one. ‘You’re quoting one of my lines now, you young whipper-snapper.”

“I’m not that much younger than you, you know that.”

“At this age every year counts, every week, every day, hell your practically still chicken to me.”

“I feel like an old rooster.” Shaun replied. The entered the French Quarter onto Royal off of Esplanade, the first bar they encountered was The Golden Lantern. Shaun pointed at the building, “Well if you remember this place had just be open for a short time when we met, but we didn’t make it this far that first night. You were too loaded. “ “That was your entire fault.” Jeff stated flatly.

“How the hell do you come by that conclusion?”

“Who the hell was pouring the drinks?”

“I was, but who the hell was ordering them and downing them as if they were dying of thirst?”

“I guess that would have been me. I suppose I was just trying to impress you, all I was doing though was setting the stage for my downfall, I drank so much, so fast I wasn’t able to finish the project I had set out to accomplish and that was to seduce you.. Happens to the best of us or so I’ve been told. I never would have suspected that you had an eye for me that night, as they say I couldn’t see the forest for the trees.”

“So what happened the next morning?” Shaun questioned.

“As I said, I was too embarrassed from the night before. Believe me if I had picked up then on any of your advances, you would never have slipped out of my greedy paws. I guess, no, I know now, after you’ve told me of course how stupid I really was back then. Or how did you put it, how dumb I was. But honestly till you told me this morning, I had no idea you were of the same mind as I was that morning. Lord had I known, to think what might have been. To think of the many nights I have laid there thinking of you, lusting after you, and with each passing week, month or year, I knew that my time had passed.”

Shaun pulled up on the corner of Toulouse and Chartres, they parked in front of a building that was under renovation, and it had been since the Hurricane had almost taken the city off the map. Jeff looked at it and after a moment or two realized that it was the bar where Shaun had been working the night they had first met, he allowed his mind to transport him

back to that first evening. The bar was crowded, he remembered that and the guy behind the bar was the finest thing he had ever laid his eyes on. He caused lust to swell up in Jeff’s heart from the first words he uttered. It was carnal lust that kept him sitting there than afternoon, consuming more alcohol in those two hours than he ever had in the course of a week before then. When had it really turned to love? Love unconsummated, however love just all the same, it was probably the next morning when they had awakened that next day, fully clothed though they were, it felt right just to be lying next to this man.

And it was that love that had continued to grow through out all these years in Jeff’s heart. They both had taken lovers in the course of times, and with each of those lovers came a new and diverse set of friendships, but the one constant in all these times was their continuing friendship. It didn’t matter between them who the other one was with at the time, their love for each other though unexpressed continued on. It was almost laughable now that this late in their years the had finally confessed to each other just how they had honestly felt for one and the other.

They drove a little further and pulled up in front of Petunias on Louis Street.

“This is where we had dinner that first night, but it was called that then.” Shaun placed his hand over Jeff’s.”

“At least it’s still a restaurant. Though the name’s different..”

“It was The Saint Louis Crepe Shop, but they still serve some of the best crepes in town.” Shaun made the statement as if Jeff hadn’t been in New Orleans all this time, but as if he had just come back recently to live.

“I’ve been here a million times since then, I haven’t been locked up in my apartment that long. You’re acting as if I have no memory left at all, I mean it’s not like I have no memory, it’s just that now some things just aren’t all that clear. Next door use to be Mom’s Society Page, I remember that very well. That’s where I met my second lover here, Kevin was his name. You remember Kevin, God you hated that one I think more than anyone else I ever went with.”

“I was just very jealous of him to tell the truth, I mean he was so damn good looking. There now I admitted I was jealous of your relationship with him, I really thought it should have been me.”

“If you had said that to me at the time, I would have welcomed you with open arms, not to mention opened legs.” Jeff squeezed Shaun’s hand. Shaun leaned over and kissed Jeff’s cheek tenderly.

“Funny how life goes isn’t it. After all this time here we are sitting and finally having the talk that would have brought us together thirty some years ago. When I think of all the crap we’ve been through together alone and it makes me wonder how much easier ours lives would have been if we were partners all this time.”

“Shaun, this is getting just a bit deep for me, maybe we should drive out of the Quarter, and some of this is making me just a little sad. I don’t need any sadness in my life right now, this is what is likely to be the best day of my remaining time on earth, knowing how you’ve felt about me and I just don’t want to spoil it.”

Shaun, did as he was told, he headed out of the French Quarter, picking up I-10 he headed out of the city towards Baton Rouge. They road silently just taking in the sights around them, they did this for mile

after mile until they cleared the city. As soon as they did this Shaun pulled off the interstate and drove casually on the old highway. Jeff liked this and commented about how nice it was to be off the interstate. He made the statement that he was beginning to get hungry, and at the next restaurant they came to Shaun pulled in.

It was a rather rustic place, a medium sized building, made of what appeared to be logs from the roadway, and as they approached it they realized that it was indeed. There were just a few cars in the lot and when they entered the place there were just one or two customers. Shaun carefully wheeled Jeff toward the back corner of the room; he knew from experience that Jeff would feel more comfortable there. As they settled in, a waitress approached them; they both ordered coffee and asked for the luncheon menus.

They ordered lunch and sat there talking quietly as the place filled up with a lunch crowd and then emptied out again.

The food was excellent, like it was prepared in someone’s home kitchen and not a roadside place off the beaten track.

They ordered some desserts and continued talking, reminiscing about their pasts, almost reliving each of the days they had spent together and there were many. Just as they were getting ready to leave, two young men entered the restaurant, obvious tourists and obvious gay as well. They sat across the room from Jeff and Shaun, holding hands across the table. Jeff smiled in their direction and thought back to when Shaun and he were their age. Things had changed so much over the years, he reveled in the freedom that these young men had, to be able to sit publically like this holding hands. He cringed to think what would have happened in the past had he held Shaun’s hand anywhere else but in a gay establishment. Shaun rose in preparation to leave. “Are you about ready to head out?” he asked.

“Where are we heading/” “I thought we would just drive around aimlessly for an hour or so, then head on back, and I’ll take you shopping.”

“Sounds like a plan to me.”

Once back in the car, they headed out with no definite location in mind; they drove sometimes seeming like they were going around in circles. It seemed to Jeff that they had passed several spots more than once, but then again he wasn’t sure because he mind was wandering again.

The sun was beginning to set, Jeff could hardly believe that they had spent the entire day just driving around, they ended up down in the bayou country. Shaun pulled over next to a small lake and parked where they could get a view of the sun setting. It was beautiful, it was romantic.

Jeff slid over on the seat next to Shaun and laid his head on his shoulder. Shaun placed his arm around Jeff and with no words kissed his forehead. It wasn’t very long before Jeff drifted off to sleep.

Shaun must have fallen off as well, for when he awoke it was pitch black. He gently moved Jeff over just a little bit and started the car. “We best start heading on home?” But Jeff made no reply, for he had already left for home, snuggled in the arms of the one man he had loved for so long. He was at peace. Shaun turned on the radio and listened to ONE LAST SONG as he headed back to New Orleans.

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