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provide funding for Project Lazarus, a home in New Orleans for men and women with AIDS, so that they may provide health care and support services for their residents. Project Lazarus, which provides direct AIDS services, is the sole beneficiary of all funds which are raised.

The tradition of Halloween’s in New Orleans will continue with Halloween 26 in New Orleans from Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2009.

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Ambush Makes Endorsements, Vote Nov. 4

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his may very well be one of the most important elections in our lifetime. Please make every effort to head out to the polls and vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Ambush makes the following endorsements: US President - Barack Obama; US Senate - Mary Landrieu; US Congress, Dist. 1 - Jim Harlan; and US Congress, Dist. 2 - Helena Moreno.

24th IGRA Convention & Royalty Competition Oct. 29Nov. 2 in New Orleans

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Halloween Celebrates 25th Anniversary Oct. 23-26

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alloween’s in New Orleans, a 501c(3) company supporting Project Lazarus in New Orleans, celebrates its 25th year of fund-raising events in New Orleans, held Oct. 23-26 this year.

The weekend will kick-off once again inside of Saks Fifth Avenue with Saks Loves the Silver Screen. The party will feature premium open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, entertainment, the Halloween silent auction and, of course, shopping at Saks! Saks will donate 10% of sales to Project Lazarus, valid all weekend (Oct. 23-26, 2008).

Friday night the place to be in New Orleans will be Shiny Disco Balls at Generations Hall with not one, but two DJs and not one, but two dance floors!

DJ Roland Belmares and DJ Chad Guidry will keep you moving all night long and the DC Cowboys will return to New Orleans for a rare Friday night performance. This party will be open bar and for the first time ever, will feature a VIP Host Lounge on Friday night.

Better rest up for Saturday’s main event, Silver Party, at The Sugar Mill.

One of the largest costume mandatory parties in the country will not disappoint. Headlined by DJ Brett Henrichsen of MasterBeat with lighting by Bryan Holcombe. The midnight show should not be missed, and this year will feature THE GREATEST MOMENTS IN HALLOWEEN IN NEW ORLEANS’ HISTORY and a performance by Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu from San Francisco.

Dance, open bar and a VIP Host Lounge will keep you going well into Sunday morning.

The 25th anniversary of Halloween’s in New Orleans will cap off with a one of a kind event – A Sordid Silver Sunday. Two shows, for the early and late risers, will happen at the House of Blues Parish Room. Both shows will be emceed by New Orleans own Blanche Debris featuring a final performance by Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu and a live

Leslie Jordan of Sordid Lives

performance by Emmy Award winner, LESLIE JORDAN, of both Will & Grace and Sordid Lives. This closing event should not be missed and will sell out due to limited capacity so get your tickets in advance!

100% of proceeds from all events, including the silent auction, benefit Project Lazarus. Payment may be made at the door by cash or credit card or passes may be bought in advance at HalloweenNewOrleans.COM. For more information on Halloween 25 or Halloween’s in New Orleans contact Jennifer Calzada at Jennifer@halloweenneworleans.com.

Halloween’s in New Orleans is a 501c(3) company, which began holding an annual weekend of fund-raising events in 1984. Halloween’s in New Orleans is supported by Hosts and Patrons, whose donations make up the annual event budgets. Monies taken at the door of each event and generated by the silent auction make up the annual donation to Project Lazarus. The mission of the Hosts of Halloween is to

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nother first for the New Orleans gay community is fast approaching. The Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association (LSGRA) will be hosting the International Gay Rodeo Association’s 24th Annual Convention and 2009 Royalty Competition at the New Orleans Marriott Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Nov. 2.

The Convention, their annual business meeting, will draw approximately 250 attendees from the 28 associations across the US and Canada that make up IGRA – that’s right – 250+ cowboys and cowgirls converging on the Big Easy for Halloween Weekend (and they think they’re gonna get business done???) !

This year, the IGRA Royalty Competition is being held in conjunction with Convention. The 2008 Royalty Team includes Miss IGRA 2008 Janet Jenkins (aka James Jenkins), CGRA (Colorado); Mr. IGRA 2008 Gary Rushton, AGRA (Arizona); and Mr. IGRA 1st Runner Up 2008 Randy Edlin, TGRA (Texas).

To compete for one of 4 IGRA Royalty Titles (Mr. Miss, Ms. and MisTer), a contestant must be a current royalty title holder from their respective association. Royalty members compete in 4 categories – Interview, Horsemanship, Western Wear/Public Presentation and Entertainment. A total of 14 contestants have qualified to compete for the respective titles.

Candidates for Miss IGRA 2009 include: TGRA-Trisha Davis (aka Christopher Wilson), Texas; NGRA-Katrina (aka Bill Trunzo), Nevada; AGRA-Pussy LeHoot (aka Kevin McSweeny), Ari-

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zona; CGRA-Aspen Vail (aka Steve Sublett), Colorado; and MGRA—Zoe Kelly (aka Kelly Moore), Missouri.

Candidates for Mr. IGRA 2009 include: ILGRA-Tom Sheridan, Illinois; TGRA-Wade Earp, Texas; AGRAMichael Butts, Arizona; CGRA-Bryan Williams, Colorado; NMGRA-D. Tony Carson, New Mexico; and MIGRA-Leroy Aune, Michigan.

Candidates for Ms. IGRA 2009 include: GSGRA-Elizabeth Anderson, California; and AGRA-Sharon Starks, Arizona.

Candidate for MsTer IGRA 2009 is CGRA-Rocket Coxx (aka Jamie Light), Colorado.

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day Nov. 2 @ Cutters, JohnPauls, Phoenix and Cowpokes.

The members of LSGRA would like to thank everyone for their support of LSGRA this past year - for the time and effort of the members who have worked so hard and the support of its Corporate Sponsors who have made this organization a success! If you are interested in rodeos, the western lifestyle or just the cowboys/cowgirls ...you should become a member of LSGRA. Don’t forget that LSGRA’s 2009 Royalty Competition and Crowning will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at Cowpokes. More details on this and all organization activities can be found at LSGRA.COM– YOUR Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association!

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the "official" dish ...from Main-4 FREE to all to attend: Thursday, Oct. 30, 6-8pm – Western Wear/Public Presentation; 8:30–10:30pm - Entertainment. On Friday, October 31 from 7– 9pm – Step down of the current IGRA Royalty and announcement / crowning of the new 2009 IGRA Royalty Team. All events will be held in the Carondelet Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel located at 555 Canal Street. A cash bar will be open during these events both nights.

This is a tremendous undertaking for the members of LSGRA considering that they haven’t been around long – just 2 years. While most of their fundraising efforts have focused on conven-

tion, the association’s goal is to host an annual IGRA Sanctioned Rodeo right here in the Big Easy beginning Spring 2010. The proceeds of the rodeo will be LSGRA’s major revenue source enabling the organization to make charitable contributions to their designated local charities including the NO/AIDS Task Force and Buzzy’s Boys and Girls.

During the day, these cowboys and cowgirls will be busy with their convention meetings but come sundown, they will be out in force! Everybody loves cowboys and cowgirls – giddy up! You will find them down in the Quarter or patronizing one of the local clubs hosting parties in their honor.

LSGRA would like to thank Cow-

pokes and JohnPaul's for their generous support and assistance with Convention, hosting events for Convention goers, as well as Cutter's and the Phoenix. Most of the cowboys and cowgirls are likely to be found at these bars – special events and drink prices will be available at these establishments throughout the Convention. The major highlights will include: Welcome Party, Thursday, Oct. 30 @ Cowpokes; Halloween Party, Friday, Oct. 31 @ JohnPauls with a Paint your Cowboy Auction to benefit LSGRA; Beer Bust and Barn Dance, Saturday, Nov. 1 @ Cowpokes; and Survivor Party and Bar Crawl, Sun-

AB salutes Halloween 2008 with an extensive showing of vintage gay bar posters and magazines, some more that 25 years old. All of these unique works are available with special, discount pricing offers for purchases of multiple magazines and posters. FAB – Faubourg Marigny Art & Books is located at 600 Frenchmen Street at Chartres, just 8 short blocks from Jackson Square in New Orleans. Store hours are from noon till 10pm every day.

The highlight of this collection is a rare signed poster from Tom of Finland to the Eagle Bar and a 1987 Mr. International Leather poster signed by Etienne.

The rare posters feature institutions such as Rawhide in NYC, Gauntlet II and the Spike in Los Angeles, Headquarters in the Castro, The Barracks of Toronto, Boots & Saddle in NYC, Folsum Prison, Ambush and Watering Hole in San Francisco, The Web in Amsterdam, Triangle in Denver, and Clementines in St. Louis and many more.

Original comic books illustrated by Tom of Finland are also available. You will find hundreds of vintage magazines such as Honcho, Zeus, Eagle, Drummer, Numbers, After Dark, Christopher Street, Mandate, Blueboy, and In Touch and more. A healthy supply of physique pictorial beefcake zines from the 70’s and 80’s are part of this Halloween showing.

FAB features New Orleans and Louisiana new and used fiction, nonfiction and coffee table photo and art books as well as new, used and signed GLBT novels and nonfiction – the most extensive GLBT book collection in the Gulf South. The highlight of your visit will include viewing the FAB male nude art gallery featuring original paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints and posters as well as sculpture, all of which is available for purchase.

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Bourbon Street Tour Features Unique Homes

839 Bourbon St. - This 1830s Creole townhouse features a lush courtyard entered trough an arched loggia and containing rare cast and wrought iron furnishings. The dining room, which looks out over the courtyard through tall doors, contains Empire, Federal and

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hile world-famous for its nightlife, New Orleans’ Bourbon Street was a fashionable address more than a century and a half ago and remains a splendid place to live.

On Sunday, Nov. 2, five private homes in the Bourbon Street corridor will be opened to the public for the annual Treasures of Bourbon Street house tour to give outsiders a chance to see how people live in this unique urban neighborhood.

The homes will be on view from 1 to 5pm. Tickets ($15 per person) must be purchased by 3:30pm on the day of the tour at 729 Dumaine St. or 1111 Bourbon St. The event is being sponsored by the non-profit Historic Bourbon Street Foundation which strives to preserve the residential heritage of Bourbon Street.

The tour will feature: 729 Dumaine St. - A small gem of Victorian architecture furnished with contemporary pieces and an art collection, including paintings by the artist owner. The brick walled patio includes a Bonsai collection.

Creole cottage that acquired huge shuttered Victorian dormer windows after an 1870s fire. The ground floor of the building, true to French Quarter tradition, has been occupied by a corner grocery since the early 1900s. The property was owned by the same family for a century until it recently was acquired by a young couple who have renovated the second floor.

1111 Bourbon St. - This Victorian cottage is filled with a collection of Louisiana, Empire and Victorian antiques. A two-story rear structure dates from the early 1800s and looks down on a romantic courtyard.

For more information about the Treasures of Bourbon Street home tour, call 504.524.3621.

Onepiece Opens Nov. 5 at Marigny Theatre

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Victorian antiques.

816 St. Philip St. - A two-story brick townhouse dating from the 1800s contains antique furnishings and a ghost story featuring a previous owner. To the rear of the home is a large courtyard garden.

1100 Bourbon St. - An early 1800s

arigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny Street, New Orleans, and To Do Productions are proud to announce its next production Onepiece, a splashy new musical by Randy Bibb. Onepiece is a nostalgic and campy take on the old Esther Williams-MGM water musicals of the ‘40s and ‘50s. Loaded with bright new songs by Mr. Bibb, Onepiece captures that giddy era live on stage.

The cast includes: Chris Wecklein, Cammie West, Rebecca Fox, Joshua Peterson, Tony Fennelly and T.J. Toups.

Onepiece reunites director Glenn

Meche with musical director Jim Walpole, both fresh from Thrill Me, To Do Productions and Marigny Theatre's most critically acclaimed production this year, and adds choreographer El Tahra Ibrahim to the mix. Timm Holt and Donnie Jay are producing.

The show is scheduled to begin with preview/SIN night on Wenesday, Nov. 5, playing Nov. 6-9. No shows week of Nov. 12 due to Fringe Festival.

Then plays Nov. 19, 20, 21, 23, 29 and 30. Curtain time 8pm nightly except Sundays at 6pm. All seats $25. Students with ID and Seniors $15.

Buy outs are Available for fundraisers phone Timm Holt 504.319.7013.

Mirliton Festival Sat., Nov. 8

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ome on down to the Bywater for the Mirliton Festival in New Orleans, an annual celebration of that enigmatic pearshaped vegetable which has been a staple of New Orleans menus for many years. It is set for Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11:30am-7pm at Markey Park (corner of Piety and Dauphine Streets). Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for Bywater Neighborhood Association (BNA) members, and children 12 and under get in free.

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While listening and dancing to the music, you can fill your belly with food and drink from these Bywater eateries: Elizabeth’s, Karma Kitchen, The Joint, Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits, The Country Club, Coffea Cafe, and Jack Dempsey’s. There will be stuffed mirliton, mirliton soup, and other innovative dishes featuring that tasty vegetable.

Local artists and crafters fill out the mix of the festival, giving you some eye candy and a chance to purchase one of a kind local art.

The Mirliton Festival is a fund-raiser for the Bywater Neighborhood Association (BNA) and its projects. You can get your collectable, locally-designed Tshirts and homemade mirliton bread and muffins while learning about the Bywater neighborhood. Don’t forget to buy some raffle tickets too - raffle prizes will include donations from local artists and businesses.

The mission of the BNA is to improve the living conditions and serve the needs of the residents of the neighborhood; to serve as a clearing house of information for the neighborhood; and to preserve the architectural and cultural heritage of the neighborhood. The BNA is a 501C-3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to developing com-

munity awareness in and around the Bywater neighborhood.

For more information and to see photos of last year’s festival, visit the BNA website at www.BywaterNeighbors.com or contact Zé daLuz, Vice President, Bywater Neighborhood Association info@bywaterneighbors.com, 504.947.8884.

LA/SPCA Celebrates 120 Years in NOLA with StarStudded Benefit Nov. 15

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ag your tail, purr for joy, pull out your pearls and zoot suits - it’s time to celebrate 120 years of the Louisiana SPCA! The much-anticipated 2008 Howling Success fund-raiser, themed The Great Catsby: A Roaring 20’s Tribute to 120 Years of the LA/SPCA, is Saturday, Nov. 15. It will be held in the unique setting of the new Dorothy Dorsett Brown LA/SPCA Campus, located at 1700 Mardi Gras Boulevard in New Orleans. Against an event backdrop rivaling the dazzling parties of Gatsby himself - with lively music and dancing, spirited games, sumptuous food and drink, live and silent auctions, even a ‘canine second line’ - guests are promised abundant frivolity and fanfare.

The new LA/SPCA Campus, which opened its doors in May 2007 after the

Japonica Street facility was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina, is a state-ofthe-art shelter located on ten acres in New Orleans. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the Shelter during the event and get a glimpse of this model facility that provides care and essential medical services for thousands of homeless and unwanted animals each year.

Event Rental will transform the grounds of the LA/SPCA Campus into a spectacular Roaring 20’s venue, and entertainment will include two of New Orleans’s most beloved and celebrated musicians. Deacon John and the Ivories will perform for the Gala, and Jeremy Davenport will kick things off at the Patron Party.

The evening’s celebration also includes casino gaming in the Gin Room, tantalizing dishes from more than 40 of New Orleans’ top restaurants, croquet with the Red Stick Croquet Club of Baton Rouge, mint juleps on the Great Catsby Lawn, a Charleston dance contest, and a display of 1920’s-era vintage automobiles, sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Prohibition will be lifted for this one night only, with the Goldring Family Foundation generously donating all premium spirits for both the Patron Party and Gala.

“We are taking Howling Success to an entirely new level this year,” said LA/ SPCA CEO Ana Zorrilla. “One of the most anticipated events of the evening is the Great Catsby Canine Second

Line, which will be led by Deacon John and his Pomeranian, Bebe. This unique spin on one of our great New Orleans traditions will feature shelter alumni dogs, now adopted into happy, loving homes, and sporting their best 20’s attire. This promises to be the party of the season, but it is definitely a party with a purpose. Howling Success is the LA/SPCA’s largest and most important annual fund-raiser, providing much needed funding to operate the Shelter on a daily basis.”

This year’s Patron Party and Gala features an exciting panel of local and national celebrities from the stage, screen and media. CNN Meteorologist and Anchor Rob Marciano will serve as this year’s Master of Ceremonies, WWLTV Anchor Eric Paulsen is back by popular demand to serve as Live Auctioneer and Varla Jean Merman, the ‘International Chanteuse’ recently featured on Project Runway 5, is this year’s Celebrity Judge.

Celebrity Chairs include Angela Hill, WWL-TV Anchor; Michael Hill, ABC26 Anchor; FOX 8’s Nancy Parker; Roop Raj, WDSU-TV Anchor and New Orleans’ own Bryan Batt, co-star of the Emmy Award-winning series Mad Men. Sue Zemanick, Executive Chef of Gautreau’s, is this year’s Honorary Celebrity Chef. Zemanick was recently awarded Food and Wine’s ‘Top Ten [continued on Main-14]

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The LA/SPCA sends out a big ‘Cats Meow’ to J. Coller Ochsner, MD and the Joe W. and Dorothy Dorset Brown Foundation, major sponsors of The Great Catsby, as well as the countless others whose monetary and in kind donations make this year’s event possible.

As a special tribute at the event, LA/SPCA Board President Ginny Lovell will present the 2008 Dorothy Dorsett Brown Humanitarian Award to four local attorneys who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to volunteer legal services in accordance with the mission of the LA/SPCA. This year’s winners are Keith Hall and Rikki Lober

Bagatell of Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC, Ralph R. Alexis, III of Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, LLP and Miriam Wogan Henry of Jones Walker.

Unleash your heart and join hundreds of animal lovers in celebrating 120 years of the state’s most successful and enduring humane organization. Ticket prices start at $100 and can be purchased by visiting www.laspca.org, or by calling the LA/SPCA at .504.762.3314.

New Orleans Fringe Festival Nov. 13-16

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he New Orleans Fringe Festival, Nov. 13-16, will be an extraordinary convergence of theater, performance art and spectacle.

Forty groups from around the country and New Orleans will be presenting over 100 shows in venues across the city, primarily in the Marigny, Bywater and French Quarter. The shows include the exotic, the dramatic and the insane:

drama, dance, oneperson shows, cabaret, comedy, puppetry, clowning, improvisational, aerialist and many other creative works.

Tickets are cheap and easy. All shows are only $7 to see (per show).

Buy your tickets online and have them mailed to your home. Got the Fringe bad? Get the five show pass for $30.

Visit NOFringe.ORG for schedule and ticket information.

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rewe of Amon Ra’s annual Miss and Mr. America competition came to an end after an exciting evening of entertainment at the Marigny Theatre in New Orleans. President Safonda Peters joins Miss America 2007 Rhonda Roget, newly crowned Miss and Mr. America 2008 Laquita Chiquita Bonita Margarita Jenkins and Nathan Brooks, Mr. America 2007 Constantine, and Queen Amon Ra XLIII Opal Masters on stage.

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iss LSGRA Marsha Naquin-Delain pulls the winner of the Louisiana State Gay Rodeo Association (LSGRA) Halloween Weekend Marriott Suite Raffle during LSGRA’s October Cowboy Roundup at Cowpokes in New Orleans. Randy from Baton Rouge won the October 30, 31 and November 1 suite which is valued at $2,450. The Marriott is the host hotel for the 24th International Gay Rodeo Association Convention and 2009 Royalty Competition set for October 29-November 2. Mr. LSGRA Rip Naquin-Delain, emcee and Rodeo Trustee J Robert, Vice President George Schwandt, Treasurer George Tresch and other LSGRA members look on. Visit LSGRA.COM for more info.

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z GM Tommy Elias joins New York’s Bianca Del Rio following her guest Drag Dingo stint bringing in huge crowds on Sundays at Oz in New Orleans.

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he Passion Flower Revue dazzles alternate Saturdays at Starlight By The Park with Selena, Alainnyah Divine, show director and Miss Louisiana Leatherette Passion Armani Cassidine and Mercedes Ellis Loreal.

ood Enterprises’ Judge Ken Grandpre, swears in new Cafe Lafitte in Exile Manager Jeff Palmquist as the new First Lady of Lafitte’s, Coca, looks on in New Orleans. The “Changing of the Guard” blowout culminated with Jeff’s first “official act” by selecting Robert Seemann as winner of a 32" flat screen TV raffle.

orner Pocket’s Michael Elias and Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli’s Miseal Rubio celebrated the life of Steve Mettner at a reception honoring all the great works Steve did while owning the Quartermaster before he passed away on October 1, 2008. A huge crowd of friends from all over the city came out to celebrate his life at The Corner Pocket in New Orleans. Steve donated thousands and thousands of dollars and food to many causes, and was a big sponsor of the Gay Easter Parade which benefits Food For Friends, and Southern Decadence Grand Marshals.

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he board of directors of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Community Center: Lynn Lamonte, treasurer Charlotte Klasson, secretary Shawn Johnson, co-chair Dave Haynik, Allan Spach, Julia Tolpi, Roberts Batson, and co-chair Crystal Little, welcomed guests to Fall Fiesta in New Orleans. The event, hosted at Tomatillo’s Restaurant, raised much needed funds for the organization.

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in the spotlight

by Brian Sands

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A Star is Re-Born

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explains, “When I was still a teenager, I was at a friend’s birthday party and after singing Over the Rainbow someone said ‘You sounded exactly like Judy Garland.’ And the seed was planted.” ”I had wanted to be a pop singer,” Bailey continues, “but at the time everything was changing in show biz with the Rock’n’Roll revolution. So I thought to myself, ‘If I can’t make it as a male singer...’”

Bailey, who had trained for operatic singing, spoke to a friend who advised him, “You should go for it—what do you have to lose?” ”I really studied Garland’s physical appearance, her movements and her voice,” says Bailey, “and premiered the act at a little Los Angeles club. At first people thought I was lip-synching.”

An agent saw him and booked him into the Flamingo Hotel’s lounge in Las Vegas. In two weeks, all the other town’s performers, after they were done with their acts, were coming to see Bailey’s show—at 4 in the morning! ”I had a great time,” reminisces Bailey. “I slowly worked my way up the totem pole to the main stages. I was so proud to have people I respected and who knew Garland come back stage and say admiring things about the act.”

Hollywood took notice which led to appearances on The Tonight Show (14 times!), The Ed Sullivan Show, The Carol Burnett Show, Night Court (in which he played a transgendered friend of John Larroquette) and an especially memorable turn on Here’s Lucy as the irrepressible Diller. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and The London Palladium, at the Superbowl and the Olympics, and for Prince Charles & Princess Diana.

When told that it seems as though he’s had a charmed life, Bailey laughs. “I’ve had my ups and downs,” he replied, “but I’m a survivor.” ”I’ve been very fortunate in being given the gift that I have. I just have a special—and I don’t want Streisand

magine it’s 1968, you’re a young guy just starting out in show biz and you have a unique act. Using your own voice, you create the illusion that you are performing as some of the most famous female entertainers in the world—Barbra Streisand, Peggy Lee and even that funny gal, Phyllis Diller.

You’re still appearing in a small club in L.A. but your fame has begun to spread. And one night, the biggest star of all, the mainstay of your act is in your audience.

On that night when Jim Bailey was told Judy Garland was out front, he got totally paranoid. “I can’t do it,” he said to anyone backstage who would listen.

“But then I went out and ‘did’ Judy and saw her enjoying herself out of the corner of my eye and heard her little laugh and knew it was all right.”

And then when the show was over, she came on stage. “‘Darling,’ she said to me, ‘let’s sing something.’ and she launched into Bye, Bye, Blackbird.” ”When we were done, with the audience wildly applauding, she looked into my eyes and softly said, ‘Do call me. I’m so lonely.’ and she whispered her phone number in my ear,” Bailey recalls. “I’ll never forget it.”

Bailey did call her. “We chatted and she invited me to her house. She was very kind and she would tell me stories and give me pointers on how to ‘do’ her.”

New Orleans will have the opportunity to see Jim Bailey “do” Judy Garland on October 25 and 26 at Harrah’s Theatre in his first performance here in over 20 years.

Asked how this all began, Bailey

Jim Bailey & Barbra

people.”

Interestingly, Bailey doesn’t seem to mind taking a back seat to the performers he does. Whereas his act used to be half female illusions and half him singing as himself, “I decided to take ‘Jim’ out of the show and concentrate on just the ladies.”

An admitted perfectionist, Bailey appreciates working with people who understand that his performance is a marriage of all who contribute to make his show work—the musicians, the costume designer, the dressers, the lighting designer and especially the sound people.

After speaking with Bailey for about an hour, he laughs when I tell Jim Bailey as Judy Garland him he seems like a nice guy. “I’ll this to sound like an ego trip,” he quickly have to do something about that,” he adds, “talent to sound like different says tongue-in-cheekily. people, to change my voice and sound Those wanting to have a treat this like Garland, Streisand and Lee.” Halloween weekend should be sure not Though Bailey considers himself to miss Jim Bailey at Harrah’s as he an actor or even a character actor, he tricks you into thinking that Judy Garsays, “I’ve created my own specific art land has returned from OZ and, instead form. In the beginning, it was difficult for of going back to Kansas, is right here in people to understand that. Unlike such the Big Easy for two days. classic drag performers as Milton Berle and Flip Wilson who created their own For tickets contact Michael or female characters, what I did was to Tommy Elias or visit recreate the look and sound of living HarrahsNewOrleans.COM.

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cookin' with auntie dee

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

Mahi-Mahi Supper

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utumn has indeed arrived, but our fish supply is still abundant so I am back into a little seafood supper once again. I do love seafood anytime of the year. Here are some wonderful recipes that make a great meal together.

ANGELS ON HORSEBACK ½ cup all purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoons pepper 1 pint oysters, rinsed and drained 12 pieces bacon, cut in half peanut oil

Combine first three ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge oysters in flour mixture. Wrap each oyster with a bacon piece, and secure with a wooden pick. Pour oil to a depth of one inch in a deep cast iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees. Fry oysters, in batches about five minutes or until bacon is cooked.

Drain on paper towels. Serve hot. Yield: six servings of four per person.

CITRUS – ALMOND SALAD 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons grated grapefruit rind ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice 1 envelope Italian dressing mix

2 grape fruits, peeled and sectioned 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned 1 (six ounce) package baby spinach 2 (five ounce) packages mixed salad greens 2 ribs celery, sliced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 avocados, peeled and sliced 1 cup sweet and spicy Almonds Whisk together first four ingredients; cover and chill, if desired. Combine grapefruit and next six ingredients in a large bowl. Add citrus dressing, tossing to coat. Sprinkle with sweet and spicy Almonds. Yield: six servings.

MOJITOS A Cuban cooler that has fast become a favorite in the states. Make these one at a time using key limes for the best taste, but regular lime juice works well.

2 tablespoons sugar (I use Splenda) 15 fresh mint leaves ¼ cup white rum 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice ¼ cup club soda, chilled ½ cup ice Place sugar and mint leaves in a two cup measuring cup; crush mint with a wooden spoon. Add rum and juice; stir until sugar dissolves. Just before serving, stir in club soda. Place ice in an 8ounce glass, pour mint mixture over ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

BROILED MAHI-MAHI WITH PARSLEYED TOMATOES 2 medium onions, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup white wine 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, chopped ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon pepper, divided 6 (6-8 ounce) mahi-mahi fillets 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese Garnish: lemon slices.

Sauté sliced onions in hot olive oil over medium-high heat eight minutes or until tender. Add chopped tomatoes, next four ingredients, and ¼ teaspoon each salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, five minutes. Set onion and tomatoes mixture aside. Place fish in a single layer on a lightly greased rack in an aluminum foil-lined broiling pan, sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Broil 5 ½ inches from heat eight minutes or until fish flakes. Spoon onion-and-tomato mixture evenly onto a platter; top with fish fillets. Sprinkle evenly with feta cheese, and garnish with lemon. Yield: six servings.

LEMON ORZO 6 cups chicken broth 16 ounces uncooked orzo ¼ cup butter 2 tablespoons fresh grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 ½ cups fresh grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon pepper Bring broth to a boil in a Dutch oven.

Stir in orzo; cook, uncovered, eleven minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally, to prevent sticking. Drain. Melt butter in same pan. Add orzo and the rest of the ingredients. Stir gently just until cheese melts. Serve hot. Yield: six to eight servings.

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chop chop

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

New Orleans Restaurant Guide

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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.

Bywater Restaurant, Deli & BBQ, 3162 Dauphine St., is noted for its gumbo, barbeque, pizza, sandwiches and specials serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Hours are 9am-9pm Mon.Fri., and Sat. & Sun. Closed Wed. Call 944.4445 for additional info.

MasterCard/Visa accepted.

Cafe Amelie, 912 Royal St., offers romantic courtyard or indoor dining along with both eclectic culinary creations and drinks. Serving lunch and dinner, Wed.-Sun. 11am9pm, and Sun., brunch 10am-3pm.

Call 412.8965 for reservations or additional information.

Try this mouth watering Combo Pizza chock full of Clover Grill, 900 Bourpepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, onions, mushrooms, bon St., is open 7 days and green peppers, black olives and anchovies at Mona Lisa features breakfast includRestaurant, 1212 Royal Street. ing build your own omelettes. But let’s not forget their fab burgers Call 522.6746 for info. grilled right under a hub cap and then NOLA Smoothies, 315 Decatur St., there’s all those sandwiches, sides, des- features smoothies, fresh juices, bubble serts and shakes. Call 598.1010 or visit tea, supplements and more. Two of the CloverGrill.COM. most popular smoothies are the RaspCountry Club Restaurant, 634 Louisa berry Cheesecake with raspberries, fat St. Under the direction of new Chef Miles free cream cheese, honey, graham cracker, Prescott, you will find delightful menus soy milk and whey protein, and the Baoffering French bistro cuisine including nanas Foster with banana, brown sugar, appetizers, soups, flatbreads, salads, low fat vanilla ice cream, isopure protein sandwiches, wraps, entrees and des- and soy protein. Open 7 days, Mon.-Sat. serts. Serving 7 days 11am-10pm. Call 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. Call 945.0742 for additional information or visit 302.1185 for delivery and information.

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

Quartermaster: The Nellie Deli, 1100 Bourbon St., was voted Restaurant/Deli of the Year once again and is open 24 hours 7 days. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinYou can't go wrong with the tender sliced BBQ ner, the deli offers free delivbeef brisket served with your choice of two sides, in ery. Call 529.1416 to order. this case baked beans and peas, along with buttered Tomatillo's Restaurant, French bread available at Quartermaster: The Nellie 437 Esplanade Ave., is open Deli, 1100 Bourbon.

Tues., Wed. 11am-10pm; ries, danish and cakes. Open 7 days 7am- Thurs.-Sun. 11am-11pm. The restaurant 10pm. Call 899.2911 or visit refers to itself as "A Mexican Joint" featurMagazinePerks.COM. ing appetizers, soups, salads, make your Marigny Perks, 2401 Burgundy, own combination plates, house specialserves gourmet coffee, sandwiches, past- ties, burritos, desserts, and of course, ries, danish and cakes. Open 7 days 7am- specialty margaritas. Call 945.9997 for 10pm. Call 948.7401 or visit reservations.

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trodding the boards

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

The Bug

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he Bug by Richard Strand is not about giant roaches in a post Katrina city, thank god, it’s about computer bugs that disrupt the mindless bureaucrats in a factory that makes some kind of electronic gizmos, or more so it’s a about a worker who refuses to be transferred from his assembly line job and has to face three robotic females who work in the office of the big boss and insist on keeping him from speaking with the man. They have the mind sets of by the book machines such as we can even today find at City Hall in New Orleans. Mindless idiots who go around in circles and loops like the well done background projection of the play.

It’s a comedy about a very serious situation that suggests the world is ruled by computers or machines, an old theme but one well presented in this excellent production by the Loyola University Department of Theater and Dance in the Lower Depths Theater. cookin' w/auntie dee ...from M-20 1 teaspoon rum flavoring 1 (17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed ½ cup apricot preserves 1 egg yolk, beaten 1 tablespoon milk vegetable cooking spray Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Add one cup sugar and rum flavoring; beat until smooth. Cut each sheet of puff pastry into four squares.

Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly into each square of pastry; top each with 1 tablespoon of apricot preserves.

Combine egg yolk and milk in a small bowl; stir well. Brush edges of pastry squares lightly with egg mixture. Fold each square of pastry into a triangle; press edges together with a fork to seal.

Place tarts on a baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Brush tarts with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for about fifteen minutes or until lightly browned and puffed. Remove tarts to wire rack to cool. Sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar. Yield: eight tarts.

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With smooth flowing direction by Benjamin Clement and a set that was so chic and clever that it became another character in the play. This clever set consisting of three desks and chairs in front of a backdrop of a looping projection of white squiggles was created by Geoffrey Hall who also did the lighting design. Robert Self did a great white noise and new age type of sound and Kellie Grengs did the stylish costumes.

The acting was faultless as we got to enjoy the work of Joshua Eichorn as Dennis Post; Rebecca Elizabeth.

Hollingsworth as Linda Taylor, Britanny Chandler as Davida Rajeski, and Cynthia Davila as Kimberly Miles and Mark Kropp as David Hanks.

This was a production of high artistic value with every theatrical element in place to make it a work of art not soon to be forgotten.

All Shook Up

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hile the rock opera Rent was rattling the rafters of Le Petit Theatre with its poignant and musically explosive scenes and semi-arias, across the river in Westwego, music from the 50s of the Elvis Presley era was shaking up their stage with lots of pelvic thrusting and good old boy meets girl non-gay (more or lest) love lusting with an exquisitely perfect production of All Shook Up “a rock and roll retelling” of Shakespears’s Twelfth Night. This charming show was a comedy of mistaken identities and confused young lovers set in 1950s small town America.

A hip swinging and pelvic thrusting young man named Chad arrives on his

motor bike in black leather jacket and tight jeans and manages to turn a small town and all its eligible young ladies into swooning cow-eyed love crazed admirers. He somewhat resembles Elvis Presley except that the actor doing this role was much more handsome, that actor being a buffed and muscular Richard Arnold, who did the role with a sweet but sexy charm, lots of charisma, and sang like a butch angel such songs as All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, Heartbreak Hotel, It’s Now or Never, and Burning Love to name five of a total of about 25.

Libby Tatum in the role of the young girl mechanic Natalie who falls in love with Chad when she gets into male drag so to speak, the comedy becomes intense as Chad doesn’t know if he should or should not kiss her/him, after she/ he becomes his best friend as a boy. Played by Miss Tatum with wide eyed sweetness and a great deal of convincing acting, she made this role amusing and just a little edgy for poor old Chad, who just can’t understand why or how he Joey can be in love with his best buddy, his new sidekick..

Of course all’s well that ends well and this delightful show closes with a happy resolution as the real sex of those involved is exposed, so to speak and Chad can kiss his best buddy who is really the girl mechanic we meet in the first act.

and Scott Johnson as Dean with Jennifer Wengarten as Sandra..

All Shook Up was an evening of entertainment of the highest quality done with pizzazz and a delightful sense of good fun and the chance to hear great old songs sung by great performers.

Rent

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he recent and awesome production of Rent, the rock opera inspired by Puccini’s grand opera La Boheme as done at that old dowager of community theaters in America, Le Petit, was a total hit that shook the rafters and waddled the old

Taranto & Christopher Woods in Rent Photo: Eliot Kamenitz

lady’s butt more than when our town’s most legendary director, Stocker Fontelieu produced on that same stage, the dyke-riddled drama The Killing of Sister George decades ago.

I’m not going into the plot details except to say it’s about artistic bohemians and love and courage and young deaths and regrets just like the Puccini opera which is basically about the same things. If you don’t get this comment you should not be reading this review or perhaps you should learn more about opera and theater.

Beautifully co-directed by Derek Frank and Sonny Borey, the set for Rent is a loft Rich Arnold in All Shook Up apartment in Greenwich Photo: Jefferson Performing Arts Society.

Village, NYC circa The cast contained other top local 1980s when the AIDS virus was in full stars which sang their hearts out and swing and young artists and gay men made everything work under the excel- were dying in droves. Mr. Franklin was lent smooth direction of Claude Giroux also Musical Director and with Jonne and the always astonishing choreogra- Dendinger A.K.A. Dr. Jonne, was Band phy of Lynn Lawrence. Magical Musi- Manager, Keyboards, and rehearsal cal Director was Don Hopkinson, with pianist. The beautiful multi-level set fine costumes by Whitney Locher and was created by Joshua Palmer who Kelly Jame-Penot. Eye candy sets was also Tech. Director, although he is were by Jason Bolen with fun lighting by given no credit in the program for set.

Shannon R. Miller.

Why? Who knows? Let’s continue with Among our locally acclaimed per- the tech crew: Of course the super formers in this excellent production were talented Karen Hebert did the knockMeredith Long as Sylvia, Chris Shaw as out choreography. Cliff Stromeyer did Jim, Chase Kamata as Lorraine, Melinda the sound which was not overly loud the Falgout as Mayor Matilda Hyde, and night I attended, and Scott Sauber did Ford Dieth as Sheriff Earl. Guest artists were Jacob Moyer Moats as Dennis, [continued on Main-26]

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one last song

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

A Time For Adjustment: Part Five

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hey walked silently back towards Kevin’s apartment, Dale’s arm draped casually over the older man’s shoulder. Kevin’s arm loosely wound around Dale’s slim waist. The world seemed far away and quite frankly no one even bothered to look oddly in their direction, the French Quarter was anything if not accepting.

Something happened in the physic of the throngs of straight people who wandered down this street of unbridled lust, they seemed to lose their prejudices and adopted the policy of live and let live. Well maybe not all of them, but most it seemed to stop, because harassment was becoming almost a past art form. Oh there were still a good number of the religious right here to fight sin and corruption, but most people now a days ignored them just the same as they did the same sex couples walking among them.

Turning onto Royal Street, they stopped at a few of the art galleries to trodding the boards ...from M-24 excellent lighting with Nancy Macko.

There would have been no show without these great talents.

Now for the good stuff, the performers. I was totally overwhelmed and amazed that a community theater with local actors would pull off such a wallop of a good and professional high quality production. And this was the first production of this show done in any community theater anywhere in the U.S.A. after the recent closing in NYC. Astounding performances were given by Joey Taranto (Roger), Christoper Woods (Mark), Christopher Bentivegna (Tom) Troy Andrus (Benjamin) Paris Robertson (Joanne), Roy Haylock (Angel), Idella Johnson (Mimi), Katie Lynn Cotaya (Mark;s mom & others), Stephan Tureaud (Caroler, jr. Jefferson, others), Michaela A. Harrison (Mrs. Jefferson, others), Scott Sauber (Gordon & others), Bryan Wager (Steve & others), James St. Juniors (Paul/others), Brandi Cotogno Lopez (Alexi Darling, others), Danielle Harrell Scheib (Marisa, a cop & others) Outstanding and spotlighted in my memory were Idella Johnson as Mimi, Paris Robertson as Joanne and Leslie Limberg as Maureen. Ms. Limberg, no longer a Botero model, but now a svelte and gorgeous young woman, even gave us a glimpse of her ass in one scene and her body profile was stunning. She also brought the house down with her

view some of the more erotic pieces on display. After viewing one such sculpture Dale made the comment that he would not mind getting Kevin in one of the most impossible sexual positions on display. To which Kevin stated that if he even attained the said pose it would more than likely be during his final encounter on this earth. They laughed like two small children sharing a dirty joke at that. Looking into the window, Kevin noticed the figure of the same man he had seen outside of Petunias standing at the entrance to the bar in the Royal Orleans Hotel, but when he turned to confirm that it was the same guy, there was no one there. Good God, he thought to himself, am I seeing ghosts, experiencing the super natural? He laughed to himself about this ridiculous assumption.

“What are you still giggling about?”

Kevin questioned.

“I seem to be seeing things that aren’t there.”

"They say the Quarter’s the most haunted place in the United States.” awesome number, Tango Maureen with Christopher Woods (Mark) as did Mimi (Idella Johnson) in her solo number Out Tonight. Ms. Limberg and Ms. Johnson are vivid stars in the ascendent.

There was not a weak moment in this rock musical nor was there a weak player. The whole became a glorious tribute to the work and the memory of Jonathan Larson, who wrote the whole thing and died before opening night. Ah, la vie boheme!

Jim Fitzmorris Puts Marlin Gusman In A Hurt Locker

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im Fitzmorris is one of our town’s most literate playwrights. He’s not always successful in his efforts, but who is? He has also proven to be a raconteur of high quality as I witnessed recently during his one-man show, Jim Fitzmorris Puts Marlin Gusman In A Hurt Locker which he did in the back room theater at Michael Martin’s Voodoo Mystere Lounge on N. Rampart Street.

That night he was in full agitation and story-telling mode as he sat at a desk in the venue, talking about his home town, NOLA, occasionally looking down at a notebook, perhaps to keep on track. But this did not help, as Mr. Fitzmorris is so completely well stocked with satirical stories about his hometown and its many characters that he can easily become side tracked by a reference to one of his relatives or

“Really? And just whom says such things?” Kevin inquired.

“Why the tour guides who pass by our windows at night. Don’t you hear them?”

“I try not to.”

“Your loss, I guess. So are these beings you’re seeing as handsome as the stranger you saw outside the restaurant earlier?”

“I thought it was the same person.”

“Maybe you do know him and he’s hoping you’ll ditch me somewhere along the way.”

Kevin laughed right out loud on that one. "Well he’s out of luck, I’m keeping you."

And that was the first time that Kevin had stated his desire out loud for Dale to hear. Dale smiled broadly; it was just what he had been waiting to hear. Dale knew that he really wanted to settle down and was certain Kevin would be a fine match for him. He was after all stable, he wasn’t living a lie, and he was just what he was, nothing more and nothing less. Unlike Dale he was not hiding anything, or so Dale thought, but then, how many of us are completely truthful with each other?

They walked along in silence from then until they reached the apartment, Kevin looking around every so often to see if the stranger was indeed following them, but there was no one. No one

his efforts to stop smoking, or his latest political observations that it seems he could have gone on for much longer than the hour scheduled for his show.

But every digression is a wonder and a delight. No one can talk about New Orleans like Mr. Fitzmorris.

His skewed sense of satire is sharp and totally applicable and his style if both bombastic at moments and softly sensitive when least expected .makes for good theater. He has a unique way with language that no one could ever duplicate. His knowledge of New Orleans is extensive and his ability to make something as simple as driving back into town from some western des-

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lurking in the shadows, no one following in their footsteps. Kevin took the keys out and opened the gateway to the courtyard and Dale stepped in, turning around after taking just a step he pulled Kevin up close to him and planted a kiss on his lips. Startled just slightly Kevin stepped back. “What was that for?”

“That was for making me the happiest guy in the entire French Quarter, hell, in all of New Orleans, maybe in the entire world.”

“And how did I accomplish that?’

Dale threw his arms around Kevin’s neck.

“By saying you were going to keep me. You meant that didn’t you. I mean it just wasn’t something you said out of the blue, was it?”

“Something I said out of the blue?

Now you’re sounding like a bit of dialogue from a cheap porno novel. Of course I meant it. I’ve wanted to ask you in a more conventional way, sorry, but it just came out, for some reason the moment just felt right. How about it, you want to try it?”

“Us, as a committed couple?”

“Sure, why not, we certainly fit together well.”

“In all possible ways.” With that said he took Kevin’s hand and almost dragged him into the apartment.

“Slow down babe, neither one of us is going anywhere soon. We have plenty of time.”

“And I don’t want to waste any of it.”

And he didn’t, he was out of his clothing almost before the sentence escaped his mouth and down on his knees in front of Kevin, tugging his pants down.

Kevin grabbed Dale’s hair and as gently as he could, tried to pull Dale up off him, but Dale didn’t budge a bit, he only had one thing on his mind and he wasn’t going to be swayed away from it. Kevin was distracted he had to admit to himself, distracted by the man he had seen earlier, he had looked somehow awfully familiar to him, but he just could not place the face. He was sure that he knew that face, it was as if they had [continued on Main-29]

tination until he enters the expressway over the swamps that lead into New Orleans onto the I-10 highway is absolutely amazing. It’s pure poetry to hear him describe his feelings as he enters the wonder world and mystery of the environs of New Orleans. His is and has become a treasure of our town’s most able and talented promoters whether he uses his gift for satire of his depth of poetic expressions. I was amazed and delighted to witness it all that night.

Even thought we never got to anything about Marlin Gusman and I’m still wondering what a “Hurt Locker” is but hope I never find out on a personal basis. If he appears again anywhere in our town, don’t miss him. You will see and feel New Orleans in a totally different and wonderful manner after listening to him describe it from his own unique vision.

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Miss America 2007 Rhonda Roget does the “Material Girl” with partner David Forth & David Aranda

Member-at-large Mike, VP George & Treasurer George join LSGRA’s October Cowboy Roundup at Cowpokes FourPlay Revue’s Lauren Brown hits the stage for Amon Ra’s Miss & Mr. America

Amon Ra’s newly crowned Miss America Laquita Chiquita Bonita Margarita Jenkins in swimwear competition at Marigny Theatre

Miss & Mr. America brought former Queen Amon Ra Gizelle Bouvier to the stage

President Safonda Peters & Queen Amon Ra Opal Masters accepts this beautiful shadowbox from 2007 Amon Ra Captain Randall Brown highlighting Amon Ra’s Carnival Ball of the Year Win

Amon Ra’s Miss & Mr. America judges Kenny Zibilich, former Miss Gay America Nicole Du’Bois & former Queen Amon Ra Darwin Reed

Amon Ra’s Miss & Mr. America emcees Brittney O’Bryan (Fleur de Lis Revue) & Queen Amon Ra Opal Masters

Miss America 2008 Laquita Chiquita Bonita Margarita Jenkins & partner Tami Tarmac at the Marigny Theatre

Miss America 2007 Rhonda Roget & partner David Forth at the Marigny Theatre

Miss Louisiana Leatherette Passion Armani Cassidine heads the Passion Flower Revue alternate Saturdays at Starlight

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Amon Ra’s newly crowned Mr. America Nathan Brooks at the Marigny Theatre in swimwear competition

Former Miss Gay America Nicole Du’Bois entertains for Amon Ra’s Miss & Mr. America Pageant

Amon Ra’s Miss America 2007 Rhonda Roget, Miss America 2008 Laquita Chiquita Bonita Margarita Jenkins & Miss America 1st Runner-up Aurora Cecile Big Mama crosses the Lake for 4 Seasons National Coming Out Day Show in Metairie

Amon Ra’s Tami Tarmac entertains at Miss & Mr. America

Amon Ra Prom Queen Cathy Fox joins the Miss & Mr. America roster of entertainment

Mr. & Miss America 2008 Nathan Brooks & Laquita Chiquita Bonita Margarita Jenkins with Amon Ra Function Lt. Barry Rutherford

Jack Ass Flats live at Cutter’s Oktoberfest blowout

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one last song ...from Main-26 spent sometime, somewhere together, but trying as hard as he could not remember. Nothing was coming into his head; he was drawing a complete blank. Now he was forgetting completely about the entire incident as Dale continued to work his magical tongue, he stopped trying to coax him upward and now was just rubbing Dale’s hair and thrusting into him. Dale stood up abruptly and literally tore Kevin’s shirt off his body and forced him to his knees.

“Kiss it.” He commanded and Kevin obeyed.

About an hour later as they sat watching television, well Dale was watching it; Kevin was glancing through some ole photo albums he had brought with him from Florida. Looking carefully as the young faces he had taken pictures with in his younger days. Yes, he was looking to see if anyone would lead him to his mystery man. He was sure the answer would be in one of the pictures, he was so sure it would be, but he already had thumbed through about fifteen years of his past and still nothing. He really had no idea why he was so obsessed with this, but it was driving him crazy.

“You want a cocktail?” Dale was standing above him, he almost jumped out of his skin, and he had no idea he had gotten up from in front of the television.

Glancing over at it, he saw the reason why, a commercial had come on. Dale was not interested in the advertisements and often would surf the other channels while they were on. In a way this annoyed Kevin a little but not so much as for him to comment on it. Closing the album on his lap he replied that he would love a gin and tonic. Dale leaned over, kissing him lightly "As you wish my prince,” and went to make them. "What have you been reading?” he asked as he was making their drinks.

“Reading? I wasn’t reading anything, just looking at some pictures from years past. Friends, family, just browsing down memory lane." ”How poetic you sound right now. Like some professor, some where. Here you are my heart.” He handed him his drink, “Sorry there are no limes left, you want me to run and get some?”

“Lord no, this is more than likely the only one I’ll have before bed.”

Dale sat back in the chair and went back to watching his program. Kevin opened the photo album in his lap. He had not marked the page he had just been looking at so it just opened randomly, and suddenly like a bolt of lightening, it hit him, there he was the stranger he had seen this evening outside the restaurant and later on the way home across from the art shop on Royal Street. The picture was almost twenty years old, and of course the young man had grown and matured, but the facial features were the same, and the blonde hair was still full, his body lean and hard in the picture was now more developed. Developed to the point he was almost twice the size, not over weight, but layered with muscle. Kenny in the almost too small red Speedo stared back at him through time, the picture was beginning to fade with age, but he was still the sexiest thing Kevin had ever had. Kenny the guy who brought him out so long ago. The first man to ever introduce him to the art of same sex love making. The man who made him the sexpert he had grown to be. He was positive that the guy in this picture and the man who had been staring at him this evening were one and the same. His stomach tightened just thinking about what they had done on that swim years ago on the small isle of Crandon Park. The heat in his loins was spreading and he could feel himself starting to get aroused. Without thinking much about what he was doing he quickly unclasped the top of his pants and unzipped his fly. He closed his eyes and walked a step or two a little further down memory lane. He could feel Kenny’s lips around him, moist and yearning, sliding and teasing. He could

feel the excitement building just as it had those many years ago, rising to the peak of no return. Instinctively he reached down to pull Kenny in closer and when he opened his eyes he had Dale’s head between his legs. He let out a large moan and lay back on the couch spent.

Later that evening, when they had both gone to bed, he held Dale tightly in his arms, but he dreamt of Kenny. Kenny and his first time. Some where with in the back of his mind he began to wonder if indeed it was Kenny, and if it was why was he here in New Orleans? Had fate led him here and was it that that had led him down Saint Louis Street this evening as he was in Petunias dining by the window? What ever it didn’t matter, he was sure they would see each other soon, if that was what was meant to he. In his dreams he could hear a popular tune from the past playing and he hummed along with ONE LAST SONG as he fell into a deep sleep.

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t has been more than a century since Louisiana has seen an international art exhibition of this kind. Close to 81 artists from around the world will converge on the City of New Orleans to help re-establish the economic support that visitors bring to our town.

Throughout the city, 100-thousand square feet will be transformed into a magnificent gallery of visual art, while boosting the city’s image as a cultural destination.

Artist Mark Bradford will create a life size wooden ark in the lower ninth ward. Bradford will use the shells of destroyed homes and other discarded pieces of wood to create a symbolization of Noah’s Ark and its goal to protect ninth ward residents from the rising waters of Hurricane Katrina. Among other artist, Paul Villinski from New York will transform a Fema trailer into a “green” powered mobile artist’s studio.

Other artists will also introduce new developments in the art industry.

Curator and Director Dan Cameron plans to bring the art show to New Orleans every two years thus, creating the largest biennial of international contemporary art ever organized in the United States. He modeled the idea in the tradition of the biennials in Venice and Sao Paola.

“I wanted to do something special for the City of New Orleans to aid them in a full recovery from the affects of Hurricane Katrina. This international art exhibit called Prospect.1 will attract the world’s most affluent art buyers.

Buyers who will be exposed to New Orleans cultural assets and experience the city’s finest restaurant, hotels, and other amenities,” said Curator Dan Cameron.

The exhibition will open November 1, 2008 and run through January 18, 2009 at 15 locations throughout the city, creating opportunities for visitors to spend money in less-trafficked areas. Cameron hopes during the exhibition’s 11 week run, the show will draw attention, creative energy, and boost economic activity throughout the City of New Orleans.

The event is free to the public and is expected to draw an estimated 100thousand or more visitors. Organizers plan to spend $3.5 million to mount the museum-quality international exhibition.

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You Can Bring Home Christmas With The Crawfords this Holiday

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Are you tired of having to clean your house, as if your mother was comimg to visit? Prepare the food? Handle the guests who had a bit to much celebration? Then DON”T. Why bother yourself with all those time consuming details.

Instead book your home, office or family get together with Christmas With The Crawfords. This outrageous entertainment at the Marigny Theatre can come complete with drinks, food and more stars than there are in heaven, as one boast from a major studio claimed.

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Crawford herself, her brats, Judy, Carmen, The Andrews Sisters and a host of others. We’ll book any size parties from buy-out to sharing. Just call Timm for details 504.319.7013. This year yours will be the Christmas party they all talk about and you won’t have to lift a finger, but hurry some dates have already been taken and this offer is only good for the first few weeks of December. Christmas With The Crawfords is a joint production od The Marigny Theatre LLC and To Do Productions. e-mail/letters ...from Main-29 to a few people: Chuck and Bill with Four Seasons and the Staff.

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Since the inception of this community event (2003 – Chet’s) over $16,400 has been raised to assist and support this fine charity. With little overhead cost and a strong contingent of volunteered services (no paid staff), nearly all donations find their way to the person(s) in need of housing, medical services and basic nutrition.

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Come on out for a good time and support a good cause. See you there.

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4 Seasons’ Chuck & Brad pop into Cowpokes for cocktails

Mac, Chris & Blake kick off Oktoberfest at Cutter’s

Bartender Juanita shows off Paul’s red velvet birthday cake at Big Daddy’s

Kevin & Chuck grab a few cocktails at Cutter’s

Spencer & Justin behind the bar at Good Friends

Double Play’s Bill & Chuck join Coco, Florida’s Peter at the Double Play

Brian opens up the Eagle Saturday nights at the Phoenix

Wayne is the newest bartender at the Phoenix Marcy Marcell & SDGM XXXIV Gary (Tittie Toulouse) join Oktoberfest at Cutter’s

Chuck, Brad & Steve slingin’ cocktails at 4 Seasons in Metairie John behind the bar Saturdays at JohnPaul’s

Todd serving up his nuts at Rawhide

Mac himself slingin’ cocktails at Cutter’s

C&B Enterprises’ John, new Lafitte’s manager Jeff, Princesse Stephaney & Tony at Lafitte’s

Trux & Orlando pop in for 25¢ oyster shooters Fridays in the Balcony Bar at Lafitte’s

David & John in the Patio Bar at 4 Seasons in Metairie Stephen, Rich, Mona & Ray take in the LSU game at JohnPaul’s

Bartender Randy & DJ Karbin serve it up Saturdays at the Phoenix

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Gas Theft

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andy Trahan was telling me that I need to park my car inside my garage because there has been gas theft on the Northshore and it is spreading south into Metairie. Containers of gasoline have been stolen from carports and utility sheds. He told me that one man was gas siphoned from his car but didn’t notice it until he was on his way driving to work via the Causeway Bridge.

The car started to slow and jerk. Luckily, the man was able to glide into a crossover where he hoped to get emergency service. As he rolled to a stop, he realized that a bee was inside the car.

He tried to roll down the window to let it out but before he could get the window down the bee said, stop, I think I can help you. Suddenly, there was a swarm of bees. Frightened the man froze in his seat. Open your gas tank, the bee said.

The man flipped a switch on the dash board and the swarm of bees flew into the gas tank. Moments later the bee flew back into the car and said, OK, try to start the engine. The man turned the key and the engine fired up. He checked the gas gauge and saw that it had moved from empty to a quarter full.

What did you do? demanded the man in shocked relief. Well, said the bee, haven’t you heard of BP? Besides having the talent to make me laugh and forget whatever problem I’ve decided to worry about at the time, Randy is also a good baker. Recently he sent me home from Mandeville with a huge slice of home made “7up” cake (his mama’s recipe) with creamy pineapple icing. It was the icing like Grandma used to cook with lots of sugar and crushed pineapple. The cake was three layers. I had some for supper that night, breakfast the next morning and a snack after the Saints Game to celebrate our win.

I wanted to eat the entire huge chunk of cake as soon as I returned home but I was still full from a late lunch.

For the first time, I enjoyed the delicious food at the Sesame Inn in Mandeville.

This Chinese style restaurant is located on the service road that leads to the Causeway Bridge. It is a short distance from Trey Yen which is where I was headed but they close at 2pm on Saturday afternoon so I drove on, and lucked onto the Sesame Inn. For perhaps 20 minutes, I was the only customer so I started a conversation with the young man acting as host.

He had been speaking Chinese with a waiter. I asked whether he was speaking Mandarin or Cantonese. He was shocked that an Occidental knew the

difference. We talked about the roll Christian fundamentalist play in National government. The conversation was just getting hot when my shrimp and eggplant arrived. I opted to eat.

I have to tell you that the egg roll was not greasy. It was very tasty. The seafood soup was excellent. I recommend it. My only complaint is the same as always, the vegetables were not cut small enough. The entrée was as good as 5 Happiness has ever prepared. I always get the eggplant and pork there.

The entire experience was a delight.

You need to try the Sesame Inn. It is worth the drive across the Lake.

Another recommendation I have for you is a movie that is opening in New Orleans soon. The Secret Life of Bees is a must see for everyone. I guess you’ve seen the ads on TV. It is getting lots of press and rightly so. The story is dramatic and tender. It addresses bigotry and abuse during the early days of the fight for civil rights, and is set in South Carolina. It also addresses the dysfunctional relationship between a father and daughter, and their reconciliation. The growth of the characters is beautiful laid out for the viewer. The cast is exceptional. The story is the first in years that has brought tears to my eyes. There are also some good laughs, and great music.

That’s all I have to say about bees.

I do have more to say about restaurants. Lately, I’ve found myself suggesting Zeke’s in Metairie when friends want to go out to lunch or supper. Just recently Dr. Amy’s new husband Bud and I had a great meal and bottle of wine at Zeke’s. But my favorite for comfort food has always been La Peniche. Paul Killgore and I used to go there every week. Before that, in fact, years before that, I used to go there to visit with Katherine. She sold the place to Lori, and it has continued to be the perfect family spot – Gay family spot especially.

Just in case you don’t know, La Peniche is now open 24 hours a day.

Ronnie Kennemer owner of RHD (Restoration Hair Design) and my hairdresser, and I visited La Peniche after church.

They had one of their luscious cream soups and I had to try a cup. Their specials are better than ever – like waffles stuffed with strawberries and whipped cream. No, I did not order that but I wanted to. I think I was feeling guilty about eating so much home made “7up” cake. Ronnie and I did split a decadent killer chocolate cake with whipped cream.

I had the chance to visit with both Lori and Bob. Bob is still doing his

beautiful art work. He has gone from painting on canvas to painting on boxes.

I can hardly wait to see one. They will make wonderful Christmas gifts. You should go by La Peniche to ask him about them.

As soon as I finish writing this note to you and getting it e-mailed to Rip, I will be going over to visit with Julie Thompson. She has had eye surgery and I am going over to visit and to continue our newest tradition – wrapping her Christmas gifts. This started last year and when she learned that I enjoy wrapping gifts, she asked if I would do it this year. Of course I said, yes.

Julie as I wrote in my last column has been named by PFLAG National as the new Regional Director. Her first job will be to help start a PFLAG chapter in Lafayette. At the last PFLAG New Or-

leans meeting, we had three visitors from Lafayette – Jason, Joey and Jason. The guys are great and they were very helpful with the family of a Gay man who had just come out. Coming out is very difficult at best for both the individual and their family. PFLAG tries to help both.

Over the years, I have been involved with several organizations. Although I miss being active in LAGPAC, a great political organization that has become inactive, PFLAG does so much good that I enjoy being a part of their work more than any other group. Our support meetings are the second Thursday of every month. I hope you will join us if you ever need our help.

That’s about it for this issue. Don’t forget to attend a meeting, go to a movie and watch out for BP. Got gas?

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Ghosties and Ghoulies!

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hat with my new found obsession with watch ing HBO’s new series ‘True Blood’ and the imminent approach of Halloween I have got to thinking about the significance of Ghosts and the supernatural in our culture.

I could go on for ages about the theology of it all, but instead let me tell you some of the more disturbing tales I

have all the answers when quite simply, none of us do!

I was brought up in Devonshire, a rural county in south western England famous for its lush countryside and barren moorland. It was in Devon that The Sherlock Holmes adventure ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’ was set amongst the granite tors (ancient stone outcrops) and stone circles of Dartmoor.

On the edge of Dartmoor sits a ruined

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have experienced in my life. Ghost stories are a lot more fun than a lecture!

As a Christian minister I have no idea where Ghosts fit into the cosmic scheme of things, I just know that in my career I have come across things that I cannot easily explain - either through reason, or indeed through my Christian faith. It’s important not to pretend to

castle - ancient and isolated - called Berry Pomoroy. Berry Pomoroy is set on the edge of a deep ravine in thick woodland. I took a trip out there one afternoon with some friends, fully knowing the legends around the place – the white lady who is supposed to haunt the [continued on Expose-8]

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Coca & new Lafitte’s manager Jeff cruise in through the front doors of Lafitte’s

Bartender Wayne & sound man Dan at The Zoo Revue

Bar baron Matt welcomes you evenings at 700 Club

Matt slings cocktails for “Changing of the Guard” at Lafitte’s

The Mobile Boys: Gary, Donnie, Neal & Ellis take in The Zoo Revue at Big Daddy’s

Marty Curtin joins Janice Medlock at The Friendly Bar Marty pops in for Big Daddy’s Zoo Revue

Todd, Mikey, bartender Jimmy & bar baron Rick cocktailin’ at Golden Lantern

Rawhide bartender Todd, Good Friends bartender Justin & Rawhide manager Joe pop in for the “Changing of the Guard” at Lafitte’s

SDGM XXXIV Gary & James at The Zoo Revue

Rusty LaRoux headlines Big Daddy’s Zoo Revue Stewart Butler & Ambush’s Toni Pizanie pop in for the Community Center’s Fall Fiesta at Tomatillo’s

Robert, who won the 32" flat screen TV raffle & Lester at Lafitte’s “Changing of the Guard” blowout

Ronnie joins Zoo Revue’s Princesse Stephanie at Big Daddy’s

Bliss hits the stage for Big Daddy’s Zoo Revue Tomatillo’s Jerry (right) pulls the winning Fall Fiesta door prize ticket from Center co-chair Crystal at Tomatillo’s

Jonathan, dancer Pepe & Raven Kennedy join Lafitte’s “Changing of the Guard”

Mark & Zoo Revue’s Regina Adams at Big Daddy’s

Derrick, Allen & Joe behind the bar at Dance Club of the Year Oz

Robert & Anthony join Fall Fiesta at Tomatillo’s benefiting the Center

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Church of England still maintains an exorcist in each diocese.

I was sat in the side chapel during the daily mass, Father ______ was saying prayers and it was getting dark outside. We had come to the consecration when a woman staggered into church shouting ‘can you help me! Help me please!’ I got up and moved into the body of the church to speak with her so that the priest could continue with the mass. The woman looked ordinary but felt very odd indeed – I could tell there was something very wrong and began to prepare my usual ‘how to deal with a psychiatric case’ routine. She said to me in a loud voice – trying to get the attention of the priest – ‘I’ve been raped by the antichrist!’ ‘Oh God! Do I need this?’ I thought, and walked the woman outside and sat with her on the steps of the church feeling very uncomfortable and now quite sure she was schizo-

castle and spell death for anyone who sees her. So eerie and disturbing is the castle that there is even a support group for people who have been frightened out of their wits while visiting! We had explored the castle on an overcast afternoon feeling very strongly that there was a brooding presence over the place.

We had stupidly parked the car at the end of the driveway, about a mile walk through the woods, and stayed until it was getting towards dusk (or dimpsy as we say in Devon). This meant that after getting spooked walking round the dungeons where Lady Pomeroy was starved to death by her wicked brother we had to walk through the woods on the edge of the ravine. As we left the moon came from behind clouds and the light remained really quite bright despite the suns setting. Our conversation stopped as we got more and more uncomfortable – the woods were deathly quiet and we could see clearly ahead and behind in the moonlight. I looked back after maybe ten minutes of walking, and was shocked to see that the castle had disappeared, the woods around it were still visible clearly in the moonlight, but the bulk of the castle was now just a pool of profound darkness. We all stopped and stared back along the way we came and one of my friends pointed out that this darkness was now spreading along the track toSaint Pancras Station, London wards us – the moon was still bright and the woods around phrenic and would need a walk to the were still clearly illuminated but it was local hospital. I made small talk as best unmistakable, a wall of darkness was as I could until mass had finished and moving swiftly towards us from the Father _______ could come and speak castle, maybe forty feet wide and the to her. He was of the old school, and had same high. We ran. Eventually we ar- a set of deeply Catholic beliefs that at rived sweating and exhausted at the the time I shared, and I hoped he would gate, threw ourselves over it and got into be able to comfort her in her delusions.

My mentor eventually emerged from the car. The car was facing the way we had come, and when we turned on the the church and the woman immediately headlights they failed to penetrate the got very agitated again saying ‘I have a wall of darkness that now blocked the demon! I have a demon!

I paraphrased the conversation for way to the castle! To this day I am certain there was something following the priest and he looked at her with a firm gaze and said in a voice of authority us through the woods!

I have a few similar tales, but only “No!! If you had an evil presence inside room for one more! So we can stay in of you, you could not have come before somewhere suitably Haloweeny and I the Blessed Sacrament (we kept the will tell you about my experience near consecrated bread and wine reserved in Saint Pancras, London (pictured) just church)” then he produced his holy after I was ordained. My mentor was an water sprinkler (aspergillum) and preelderly priest who also served as the pared to give her a blessing. Well, I Bishop’s advisor on the occult – in other watched intently, and I swear as I live words, the diocesan exorcist. The and breathe, that as soon as my priest

commentary LGBT Community Leaders Endorse Barack Obama

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hroughout the nation, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities are more united than ever behind the election of Barack Obama for President of the United States on November 4.

Below are new and original statements delivered by several notable LGBT leaders from across America and several battleground states including Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Missouri, Illinois, Massachusetts and the nation’s capital.

Honorable Tammy Baldwin U.S. Representative Madison, Wisconsin I cannot think of a more exciting, hopeful, and promising time in the lives of LGBT Americans than right now. We have a Presidential nominee in Barack Obama who really understands what we are striving for. This isn’t just a New Direction ... it’s a whole new world of opportunities. This June, we formed the first LGBT Equality Caucus in Congress. The very existence of an LGBT Equality Caucus in Congress makes a strong statement about the values this Congress and this nation hold dear.

Beyond symbolism, our Caucus will engage in substantive work to achieve the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well being for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

But to be successful, we in Congress must work in partnership with the laid his hand upon her brow, something extraordinary happened. Firstly, the temperature in the street seemed to drop about ten degrees, and secondly and most dramatically his nose erupted in a great fount of blood! He developed a nosebleed like I have never seen – the first in all his 70 years – which eventually took two days and five cauterizations to stop.

Coincidence you may say, but I had to walk the woman to the hospital (even more convinced she was possessed after that) after sending Fr ________ off safely, and I became more and more sure that I was dealing with something for which I had no adequate explanation, and which disagreed with my entire religious world view; it still does!

There, no explanations offered, just a glimpse of some of my experiences – there is more in heaven and earth than I have answers for, all I know is life is all the more interesting for having questions unanswered. Happy Halloween!

occupant of the White House and in Barack Obama we have a true ally.

Asked to be on the Democratic Platform Drafting Committee and proud to serve as Co-Chair of Obama’s LGBT Steering and Policy Committee, I am convinced that we will see historic change in the years ahead.

Just imagine ... next session, we could pass and President Obama could sign into law the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act. Next session, we could pass and President Obama could sign into law an inclusive Employment NonDiscrimination Act. Next session, President Obama could lead the call for the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. I say “could,” because all of this is only possible if we elect Senator Obama as our next President.

I look forward with great hope next year to our new Congress, our new President, Barack Obama, and our new day in the history of our nation. For all of us who’ve waited and worked for the day when full equality was within our reach, now is our time.

Paul Smith Attorney at Law Washington DC As the person privileged to have represented the LGBT community standing up before the Supreme Court in Lawrence v. Texas, I am acutely aware of what’s at stake in this election.

If Barack Obama becomes our next President, the path is open for us to continue to make progress toward equal rights, including the right not to face employment discrimination, the right to marry and adopt, the right to serve in the military, and all the other elements of full equality. If John McCain is elected, further progress will grind to a halt. He opposes all legislative protections of our rights. And he has promised to appoint the kind of Supreme Court Justices who will oppose interpreting the Constitution to protect our rights. Those McCain Justices may even end up overruling Lawrence, returning us to a time when it was considered perfectly constitutional to prosecute us for sodomy and to discriminate against us because being openly gay amounted to an admission of criminality.

I, for one, don’t want to live in a country where we have no rights and where LGBT citizens and are forced to rely on whatever “tolerance” we are accorded by our employers, our governors and our fellow citizens. “Tolerance” is the word Sarah Palin chose in the debate when she was trying not to appear too anti-gay. But we shouldn’t want her tolerance. We need the right to demand equality and respect. Vote for that on November 4! [continued on Expose-9]

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Jeanette Mott Oxford State Representative - 59th MO House District St. Louis, Missouri In the recent vice presidential debate here in St. Louis, Governor Sarah Palin hastened to assure lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans that “I am tolerant.” That does not reassure me in the least that I would find equal protections in a McCain-Palin administration. Instead, I take offense. As my friend Pamela puts it: “You tolerate a stench. You respect me.”

The word tolerance can signal that we have patience for or are willing to indulge those whose beliefs or practices differ from our own. But something else can be heard when those in categories that have power and privilege in U.S. society (white persons, males, Christians, heterosexuals, etc.) express a willingness to “tolerate” those who experience discrimination and barriers to success due to some part of their identity (People of Color, women, non-Christians, gay/lesbian/ bisexual/transgender persons, etc.). What too often is heard is internalized superiority, a belief that the status quo is “normal” and that the privileged group has the right to determine what the targeted or disadvantaged group will be “allowed” to do.

I look forward to a world where the diversity of humanity will be celebrated instead of tolerated. That is the key to building a world in which every child can thrive and grow toward wholeness and happiness. I believe we will move a step closer to that goal by electing Barack Obama president of the United States on November 4.

Strickland as Director, Ohio Department of Insurance Past Member, Columbus, Ohio City Council (2004-2006) Columbus, Ohio

Lives” campaign. After 12 years of repressive and deadly policies aimed at our community by the Reagan and Bush I administrations, we knew that we had to do all we could to work for change.

In 1992, I got involved with my first Presidential campaign, working with gay and lesbian volunteers on the “Voting for Our

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This year’s presidential election is not only about our lives - it’s about our collective futures. For the first time in many years, many issues of GLBT Americans intersect with mainstream America - healthcare coverage, the future of our economy, immigration concerns, and the protection and recognition of families that transcend traditional definitions. Each of these issues affects me directly, or affects my friends in the GLBT community. Likewise, each of these issues affects family, friends and colleagues.

I am supporting Barack Obama because his vision of America’s future recognizes the concerns I reference above resonate with many Americans, including GLBT Americans, and he will serve as a leader in the call to assure that GLBT Americans are recognized in the efforts to address these and many other issues in this country.

In contrast to Barack Obama, John McCain has selected a running mate who believes that we can be “cured” through prayer, and cannot even say the word “gay” or “lesbian”, but still hints that she has “diverse” friends. With friends like Sarah Palin, who needs enemies? McCain’s healthcare plan would plunge more GLBT Americans into the ranks of the uninsured, and we would be assured of administration policies and a United States Supreme Court that would rival the days of Reagan, Bush I and Bush II. Barack Obama is my hope for a better future for all Americans, especially GLBT Americans.

Please join me voting for our lives and our future by supporting Barack Obama for President.

Raymond Buckley State Chair, New Hampshire Democratic Party Thirty years ago as a teen in rural New Hampshire, I honestly thought I was the only gay person in my state.

One night when I was fifteen the local news had a segment about a police raid of a Boston gay bar. I grabbed one of my little sisters’ crayons and hurriedly wrote the name of the bar down. I carried that slip of paper in my pocket for years - it gave me such comfort that somewhere there were people like me.

Thankfully all that has changed because of the brave members of our community who have openly declared that simply being tolerated is no longer acceptable.

Today’s generation already knows that being gay means we can find love, get married and have children. We can’t be fired, or discriminated in housing.

We can become a firefighter, teacher or police officer. We can be a state party chair, legislator or member of congress.

We can be a news anchor, movie star, or Olympic athlete. We can be a doctor, judge and even an Episcopal Bishop.

We can be anything. We can do any-

thing. Although a bright rainbow may not shine over every state yet, it will soon.

Soon there will be full equality for every member of every family, on every street, in every town, in every state.

Change is coming. Hope is near.

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Jesse Garcia Stonewall Democrats of Dallas, President Gay Latino Activist It’s all about civil rights. I have the opportunity to work to get Barack Obama and Joe Biden elected and see my American Dream become a reality, or I could just let another eight years of Republican hatemongering scapegoat the LGBT community and relegate me to second-class status.

I work hard, pay my taxes and serve my community. But John McCain and Sarah Palin think I’m not good enough and they both believe I do not deserve to be protected from bigotry at work, be protected from hateful crimes by law enforcement, or to protect my family by serving my nation in the armed services openly. They don’t believe I have the right to plan a future with a person I love and they feel that I am not good enough to raise a child - even those abandoned.

In 2004, we had a Democratic ticket that wasn’t opposed to same-sex marriage ban initatives. In 2008, we have a brave candidate, Barack Obama, that opposes these bans, which he calls “decisive and unnecessary.” Barack Obama is willing to stand up for me and include me in his vision of America. I am willing to stand with him and take back this nation.

Stephen P. Driscoll Co-Chair, National Stonewall Democrats Pembroke, Massachusetts There’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is that it’s really just a matter of time before we win our full civil rights. The popular culture is far ahead of the political and the younger generation ‘get’ equal rights for LGBT people. This bodes well for the future.

The bad news is that they don’t assume the reins of power for another generation.

In the interim, our rights are endangered by a spate of horrific appointments to the federal courts which could thwart progress well into the future.

That is why it is absolutely critical that we elect Barack Obama and other proequality Democrats this year. This is the most important election of our lives.

Our future, and the future of our nation, hangs in the balance.

Rick Garcia Public Policy Director of Equality Illinois [continued on Expose--24]

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

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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

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by New Orleans Alliance of Pride, 1000 Bourbon St., Box 365, New Orleans, LA 70116; pridefestneworleans@yahoo.com, www.nolapridefest.org PROJECT LAZARUS, A Residence for PWAs, PO Box 3906, 70177-3906; 949.3609 REGIONALAIDS INTERFAITH NETWORK [RAIN], 523.3755 TAU HOUSE MINISTRIES, 1029 Governor Nicholls, 70116, roddyssnd@aol.com, 529.3569. Mass on Sunday 4:15pm; Vespers on Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6pm. Everyone is welcome!

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Red Stick’s sexiest couple Ty & Stephen Stephen, Kelly, Ty & Troy

Richard with Trixxie Splashers Corey & Danny

Luther & Damon

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Sexy Texan in for a game

David & Will at garden party

Lance & Brad at Splash Splash owners Cory & Jeff

Kiley & Sam

Red Stick’s hottest hot tail Ty

Raymond, Mark & Brad The Captain with Richard & Guy

Jeffrey & Michael Raymond & Christopher

Kyle & James at Hound Dogs

Sexy and beautiful Belinda Botox

David at Splash

Eric & Sharon

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Club Action ~ Baton Rouge, Louisiana ~ Photos by Brad Benedict

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together now, it would be difficult to see them in any other way. They are partners, lovers, and friends. It is such an honor to be in their company of close friendships.

by Brad Benedict Another partnership that has surEmail: bradhottails@hotmail.com vived with much success is that of Claudette and Debbie. It would be difficult to feature them in any other way heaven.

TOGETHERNESS - OLDER other than permanent partners. They Taking a look up Bossier City way, share a life that brings them in contact t is sometimes difficult to find loving couples who stay together I can say that it has been a pleasure with the community in many ways. through good times and bad meeting and knowing for a number of They are supportive of each other and times. This is quite evident when it years the great duo of Darren and share this support in the work they do happens with those people in the spot- Desmond. I first met them as I recall at for organizations and in fun endeavors light, and it is also why one takes one of the Mr. and Miss National Apollo that involve Mardi Gras and local comparticular notice at long marriages such contests that the Shreveport Apollo munity activities. When you see one, as the Newman/Woodward match men- krewe hosted at the old Municipal Audi- the other is right there too. It is a tioned in Paul’s recent obit notices in all torium. Curtis and Raquel will remem- togetherness that is apparent to everythe newspapers. Longevity is a rarity ber that night well too. It is the first time one, and it’s looked on with a sense of nowadays in the entertainment world, that I can recall where the two Baton pride by those who know them well. and the same is true for our local com- Rouge candidates won the titles during It isn’t really necessary to mention the same year. From that point on, it the next couple here because they have munity.

I can think of one couple that has was smooth sailing to a very nice friend- proven their love for each other over the been together for a number of years, ship that developed between us. It is years, and they really made it official and it is evident that this is one that when they became New will last forever. I speak of none other Orleans first domestithan two of Apollo’s finest past roycally registered couple. alty members Jimmy and Mark. Not You have to respect Rip only are they adept at keeping their and Marsha for their derelationship on such a positive note, votion to each other and but they also balance this with all the also their sincere devowork they do for their club membertion to the gay, lesbian, ships and their charitable work. They bi, and transgender comare stars of another kind – loyal, munity in New Orleans kind, considerate, and simply upand – yes – points all right citizens of the first class variety. over the South. Their They add dignity and respect to their charitable causes are longtime relationship, and it shows well known, and their in all things they do. compatibility through Having been involved with Mardi hard work and lasting Special loving couple Mark and Jimmy Gras krewes for a number of years, accomplishments put I have come to appreciate loving them well ahead of many other couples, relationships more than ever. You get to another of those perfect bonding rela- and I definitely include the straight ones know your fellow members on a more tionships. I don’t see them as often as here. If you need an example of what a intimate level, and that is why I know I would like, but it is a joy to be in their lasting and meaningful relationship is that Jimmy and Mark are two very presence whenever it happens. all about, you need only mention Rip Michael and Mark are two others and Marsha. They are simply outstandspecial human beings. They are friends to many, and they command your re- who really get my respect immediately. ing examples of what mutual respect is spect in every thing they accomplish or I was there when they first came to- all about, of great work ethics, and of support. That is what living a clean and gether, and I’ve watched their love grow tireless efforts to better the community respectable life brings to you. That is over the years. From a friendship stand- through their philanthropic activities. why Jimmy and Mark stand out in a point, I have to say they are the very They represent the community in gencrowd. It is something you notice im- best you are going to find anywhere, eral, and they do it up in a majestic mediately, and when you get to know and I am so thankful that I’m a part of manner that commands your attention. them personally, it makes you wonder this combination. I knew Mark a num- I described them several years ago why this quality is so absent in many of ber of years before I met Michael, but I when writing up the Magnolia Cotillion the gay and straight relationships of have to say that I can’t feature either as the crème de la cream of New one of these guys with anyone else. Orleans gay society. I stick by that today.

Another couple that comes to mind They are just simply perfect examples description. It was true then, and it is is Kenny and Garland. They are the of guys who are into a deeply devotional true now more than ever.

Jimmy and Mark of Lafayette. They experience – kindred souls on the way There are many others I should have come together to form a union that to permanence. They are a very beauti- probably mention, but I’m sure I would is unbreakable because they share a ful couple and wonderful friends. run out of space before I completed the Another Mark found the love of his writeup. As with the above, you can life of accomplishments along with a sharing of unforgettable experiences. It life when he met him by chance at one easily observe vibrancy in many of the is a joy to be around them. Their home of the New Orleans bars. John was relationships you see regularly, and at life and business life are built around a there. They connected immediately, and the same time, you can visualize their mutual love of shared enjoyments. They I’m not sure that either of them realized futures of togetherness that is endless. have been involved with Mardi Gras what had just happened with that chance Perhaps, I can do a follow-up later on for krewes too, both having been past roy- meeting. It just happened that they Richard and Guy, Kyle and James, alty in the Royal Order of Unicorn. I’ve connected, and it saw a permanence Cory and Jeff, George and Danny, Joe known Kenny much longer than Gar- that neither expected at the time. Love and Jerry, Nathan and Joel, and many land, but it is apparent that the combi- happens that way. It’s like a bolt from others. nation is a permanent one. As one the blue, and permanent and endearing might say, it was a match made in relationships are the result. Seeing them

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aking this step of together ness further, I think I can predict with certainty the ones that will make it to the longevity situation. I definitely see this with Ty and Stephen. They show a love for each other in a subtle way. It isn’t the gushing and false adoration displayed by many.

They are partners, pure and simple.

They just go together, and you can tell by their actions that they share a love that is long lasting and monogamous.

Their future looks bright, and they deserve respect for their mutual admiration of each other. Just being around them is a joy.

Mutual admiration is definitely something that applies to John and Phil too. I’ve known both of these guys for many years, and until it happened, I never saw it as a possibility for them to become a couple. It was right there in front of me, and when it did come together, it was as if it was meant to be – and it was. I think both of these guys are perhaps the finest and most sincere you are ever going to meet. Whether I’m dining with them or just hearing each tell about their new adventure together, I see the longevity factor. Phil is someone John was looking for and never quite found. Like so many others, he seemed doomed to be alone, and then – zap – along comes Phil. It was like a miracle to see the immediate connection.

Sometimes you don’t have to know a couple for years and years. It can and does happen when you least expect it.

And when you learn that they have taken the time to go out to San Francisco to exchange their vows, you know they mean business. Brandon and Robert are two exceptional guys. They share togetherness in everything they do, and they project this positive relationship vibe to everyone in their presence. It is nice to be able to look on them and see this on a daily basis.

They are definitely in it for the long haul.

There are several other couples that need to be spotlighted here, but that will come later. Love doesn’t go away. It just gets stronger with time.

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or so many others, the searching is ongoing, and it is easy to see many of these friends and acquaintances permanently alone. They keep looking for something that is in many cases right in front of them, but they don’t see it because a factor of age, race, or financial situation is in the way. They also harbor a feeling deep down that they don’t want to settle down and make that permanent commitment. So they continue to search as life passes them by.

Of course there are other reasons.

Some people are just loners. Still others like to play the field and ace another [continued on Expose-24]

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Liz, Sherry, Whitney & Britnee at Sound Factory Chad & Leif hanging out at Sound Factory

Daric relaxing at Back Side

Pastor Johnny at Sound Factory

Khory & Patrick at Sound Factory Mark working hard at Sound Factory

Eddie getting wild at Sound Factory

Keith, Crockett & Addison at Back Side

Tyler is all smiles at Sound Factory Anthony bartending on the Back Side

Mark celebrating karaoke at Sound Factory

Gordon working the door at Sound Factory

Lindsey relaxing at Sound Factory Brodie, John & Ryan at Back Side Josh having a beer at Sound Factory

Matt out at Back Side

Chris is always smiling at Back Side

Kelly bartending at Sound Factory

Robert, John & Jess at Back Side

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by Patrick Clinton Email: BlondAtULL@aol.com

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n just over a week is one of the wildest, most festive nights of the year, and Downtown Lafayette will be in the heart of the celebrations. It’s the one time of year when you can be whoever you want to be. Halloween and the gay community just go hand in hand, and this year it actually falls on a weekend, so their’s no excuse for you to miss the parties.

So dust off your wig and other extravagant attire and get ready for a night like no other.

The Sound Factory and Back Side’s yearly Halloween Extravaganza should be even more festive than usual. John and Mark and the rest of the crew are already working tirelessly to make sure everything is perfect. From the party favors to the Costume Contest, they’re making sure that they are the place to be this Halloween. And if it’s anything like past years, they’ll be the most happening place in the Downtown.

While you’re getting ready for the big Halloween Celebration, don’t forget about Sound Factory and Back Sides’ brand new weekly lineup.

Every Monday you can compete in the weekly Pool Tournament at Back Side. If you’re good with a stick, come by and show off your talent. Whether you win or lose, it’ s always a great time.

Tuesdays are Karaoke Night at Sound Factory, hosted by the ever popular Chad Evans. Chad has as much personality as he does talent.

His charisma really breathes new life into the karaoke experience. And he doesn’t limit the kinds of music he offers. He has everything from oldies and country to dance and rap. So if you haven’t been out lately on a Tuesday night or you think Karaoke Night is just the same old thing, you definitely need to come by. Whether you enjoy being

on stage or simply watching those that do, you’re sure to have an awesome night; Chad will make sure of that.

Back by popular demand, Wednesday nights host Lube Wrestling, and while it may yet to be an Olympic sport, it is definitely one of the sexiest events of the week. And of course, you’re always welcome to participate. If you can wrestle, or just like to get all lubed up, come by early and sign up. If you win, there’s always fabulous prizes.

Thursday is Lady’s Night at Sound Factory, but if you’re a guy, don’t worry, the Back Side will always have some specials for you too.

Friday Nights are the ever popular Dance Party where you can get out on the floor and go wild to some of the best music around.

Then on Saturday you can be entertained by their ever popular Show Night. Each week there’ll be special entertainment to liven up the Lafayette Nightlife.

And who could forget Sundays with its twelve hours of fun and festivities? It begins at noon on Back Side with their Sunday Lunch Buffet and continues that night with the infamous Drag Races at Sound Factory. By midnight you ’re ready for a good nights sleep since it all starts over again the next day.

All in all, Sound Factory and its Back Side make sure that no matter what night of the week you hit the Downtown, there’s always something festive going on. Time is ticking away until the big Halloween Celebration, so you better get to work on your outfits.

And remember, it’s the one night of the year when anything goes, so get wild and crazy, show us just how creative you can be.

Until next time, have fun and be safe. I’ll see you around the Downtown.

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to LGBT equal rights clearly stemmed not from political correctness, politics or trying to woo votes - but from a deeply held belief that all of us should be treated fairly and equitably. >From his first days in the Illinois Senate, Senator Obama was one of our community’s strongest and most effective supporters. I personally witnessed Senator Obama challenge anti-gay colleagues and try to convince them that voting for an inclusive nondiscrimination bill in the Illinois Senate was the right thing to do An Obama administration won’t just ‘tolerate’ us. An Obama administration will celebrate our diversity, our uniqueness and will value the contributions

Chicago, Illinois I’ve known Barack Obama long before he was a presidential candidate or even a United States Senator. When Barack was running for the Illinois senate, I met with him to discuss issues of importance to gay, lesbian and transgender Illinoisans. I was impressed not only with his thoughtfulness but his command of the issues. I did not have to do a “Gay 101” with candidate Obama.

It was obvious that he knew, socialized and worked with gay people, respected us and cherished us as his friends and colleagues. Most important, he understood the issues and his commitment

LGBT people make to this great country. I know Senator Obama. I know his record on LGBT issues. I know we will be proud to call him Mr. President.

Mark Walsh Former National Director of LGBT Outreach for Hillary for President Boston, Massachusetts As the National Director of LGBT Outreach for Hillary Clinton’s Presidential campaign, I was so proud of how active and involved our community was in the race for the Democratic nomination. Now, as a member of Senator Obama’s National LGBT Steering and Policy Committee, I’m thrilled that our community has fully united behind Senator Obama.

To paraphrase Hillary Clinton: “It’s not who you were for, it’s WHO IS FOR YOU.” I know that Barack Obama will fight for me and all LGBT Americans. He will fight for the gay factory worker, who stays in the closet for fear of being fired.

He will fight for the devoted partner afraid that she will be barred from visiting the women she loves in the hospital.

He will fight for gay kids afraid to walk down the hallway at school.

Barack Obama will fight for all of us who are different because he knows what it is like to be different.

And when we elect Barack Obama on November 4th, our country and our world will be forever different. I can’t wait for that day.

Terry Penrod Member, Board of Directors, Human Rights Campaign Columbus, Ohio I’ve got 88 reasons to support Barack Obama’s candidacy: one for each year of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens’ life.

There’s a very delicate and fragile balance on the U.S. Supreme Court when it comes to freedom and equality.

It stands to reason that the next president will appoint at least one Supreme Court Justice.

We need to elect Obama merely to maintain the status quo on the Supreme Court. Think about that. Should the court’s two eldest justices, Stevens and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, retire during Obama’s first term, the LGBT community won’t have more allies on the Courtonly a one-to-one replacement of our previous allies. Obama has to be the person who fills the next openings on the Supreme Court just to preserve the very uncertain equilibrium we have right now. His appointments won’t make us more likely to win cases. They’ll just make us as likely to win as we are today. With even one more radical rightwing judge on the nation’s highest court,

the justice system will swiftly become an ironic misnomer.

A McCain administration would be like divorcing a man with a crazy family and then marrying his brother. There’d be a new person in the White House, but what about HUD? What about Justice Department employees with degrees from non-accredited law schools?

What about Karl Rove? With McCain, you get the same far-right cronies that have made the last eight years so unbearable.

Enough. We’ve got to start over.

Bob Witeck CEO, Witeck-Combs Communications Gay Activist Arlington, Virginia This weekend in Virginia, with nearly 40 members of my family, I celebrated my niece’s marriage. My partner and I happen to be the only gay couple in this tribe, and we were proud to play host to our visitors from 8 states including Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, Indiana, Connecticut, and Hawaii as well as northern Virginia.

To a person, with just one exception, each and every one will support and, if old enough, vote for Barack Obama for President on November 4.

They vote as Republicans, Independents and lifelong Democrats with the same values and beliefs we share about fairness, equality and inclusion - and we cannot imagine an America any less or any different from our own far-flung and diverse family.

For my eight, very young, great nephews and great nieces who played with us this weekend (and we discovered left a smear of chocolate on the wall), I cannot think of any greater gift to leave them than the gift of Barack Obama’s inspiration and leadership for the years to come and the kind of world they are just discovering. And who knows, maybe someday soon they will host my wedding celebration with my partner of 14 years, Bob Connelly? hot tails of red stick ...from Ex-20 notch in the gun, so to speak. They care only for the present regardless of who it might hurt. Then when life passes them by, they wonder why they couldn’t find someone to love and spend their lives with. They are clueless.

For those who prefer business success, the time to find a personal relationship and happiness become elusive factors. Here again, it is what each individual has in mind for his or her future. Putting yourself first is not always the way to go, but it happens quite often.

Lust is fleeting. Love is honorable and lasts forever. What you do with your life is up to you, but time is not always on your side. Life goes by quickly, and love can be lost in the shuffle.

Do you know people like the ones I’ve described here?

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