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4 lazarus ball paparazzi 6 moments in gay new orleans history 10 the real cheese 10 a community within communities 12 book review 12 first oracle gala 13 fall of the pharaohs paparazzi 14 fall of the pharaohs paparazzi 16 29th art against aids 19 the "official" dish by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain marsha@ripandmarsha.com Ambush Endorses John Bel Edwards for Governor, Kip Holden for Lt. Governor The race for Louisiana Governor and Lt. Governor are just two of the races headed to a runoff November 21st. After 8 horrible years under Gov. Bobby Jindal who practically destroyed the state, Ambush Magazine is proud to continue its endorsement of John Bel Edwards who received 40% of the vote in the primary election. Edwards is the only candidate we feel will put Louisiana first. A vote for Republican David Vitter is a vote for 4 more years of Jindal, and his failed policies. Democrat Kip Holden with 33% of the vote for Lt. Governor goes against Republican Billy Nungesser with 30% of the vote. Ambush endorses Kip Holden in view of his successes as Mayor of Baton Rouge. We must get the LGBT+ vote out on November 21. Only you can make a difference, and save Louisiana and our way of life! Café Lafitte s Red Party: 23 Years of Giving On Saturday, November 21st Café Lafitte in Exile will host its 23rd Annual Red Party benefiting Food For Friends. The annual staff turnabout show features live drag performances, raffles, and an auction in order to raise money for a local charity. Veteran bartender Jeffrey Palmquist, in his ninth year hosting the event, says, The Red Party is a great way for our community to give back to the less fortunate. It s a lot of fun too. The Red Party was the brainchild of former Lafitte s Manager Robin Malta. One afternoon in 1992, Malta was holding court in the bar and came up with the idea. The group of friends at the bar (which included Errol Rizzuto, Big Rick, Miss Fly and others) liked the idea and began brainstorming. That first year raised over $10,000. The annual party has raised a total of $98,664 over the past 22 years. Charities that have benefitted from the Red Party include Belle Reve, Food for Friends, In MCs Rip Naquin & Jeffrey Palmquist This Together, W.E. Have a Heart Fund, and others. Not all of the designated charities have appreciated the Red Party s donation. Rizzuto recalls, One year Robin had dedicated the proceeds to be donated to babies with HIV and when he tried to give the money to the given charity they refused it because it was from gays. This year s Red Party will be emceed by Krewe du Rue Royale Revelers' Grand Reveler I Jeffrey Palmquist and Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XLI Rip Naquin. The theme is "Cardinal Knowledge: Practice what you Preach." Going with the theme, each member of the staff will decorate crosses which will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. There will also be a special guest appearance by Kim Davis along with the auction of two rosaries, a gift from the Thanksgiving, Bourbon St. Classic, World AIDS Day/Art Against AIDS issue out Nov. 24, DEADLINE: Tues., Nov. 17 inside trodding the boards 20 under the gaydar 22 matters of health 26 classifieds commentary 30 hno paparazzi 32 ambush paparazzi/new orleans 33 mobile paparazzi 35 big easy paparazzi/new orleans 35 Gulf South LGBT+ Entertainment/Travel Guide Since A Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA ripna@ambushmag.com Pope himself, all benefiting Food For Friends. Alan Robinson to be Honored at 1 st Annual Oracle Gala Nov. 14 The late Alan Robinson, long-time New Orleans gay activist and former owner of the Faubourg Marigny Bookstore, will be honored by the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana at its first annual Oracle Gala, to be held Saturday, November 14, at the Healing Center in New Orleans. The event will be MCd by Michael Sullivan and will feature live musical entertainment, dinner, a silent auction, and a tribute to Robinson. All proceeds benefit the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of local LGBT+ history. Heritage $1,000 Sponsors are Charles Paul and Pietens. Archive $500 Sponsors inculde: American Aquatic Gardens, Double Play, Mark M. Gonzalez, Louisiana Research Collection, Regina Matthews, Jeffrey Palmquist / Coca Mesa / Dr. Colby Dana / Jake Stout, Wood Enterprises Food Donors include:bayona, The Bombay Club, Crepes a la Carte, The Cheezy Cajun, Killer Poboys, Little Vic s, NOLA Poboys, Pizza Delicious Auction Donors include: Airboat Adventures, Ambush Magazine, Balance Yoga and Wellness, Barnes & Noble, Black Penny Bar, Bon Maison Guest House, Bourbon Pride, Café Degas, Café Lafitte in Exile, Clover Grill, The Corner Pocket, Crescent City Tour Booking Agency, CUIR, Earth Odyssey, Frank & Peter Abruscatto, Frank Perez, Gallery Burguieres, Good Friends Bar, Hemmerling Gallery of Southern Art, J. Mica Massage, Jaime Walker, La Mina Sterling, Larry Graham / Graham Studio One, Monica Williams, Oz New Orleans, Padmakshi Thai Yoga, Q T Pie Boutique, Rawhide Bar, Rebecca Bryant, Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain, Save Our Cemeteries, Swan River Yoga, Teri Walker & Chad Ridgeway, Tim Kinzel, Tracey Duncan, and Wild Lotus Yoga. More information is available on the Archive Project s Facebook page at lgbtarchivesla?fref=ts. Tickets are $40 for Archive Project members and $50 for non-members and can be purchased at oraclegala.eventzilla.net/web/ event?eventid= , Tickets will also be available at the door. Krewe of Apollo Brings Well-Strung to Baton Rouge Nov. 20 Well-Strung have quickly gained national and international attention for their unique mash-up of string quartet 4 The Official Mag : AmbushMag.com Nov , 2015 Official ficial Mardi di Gras Guide GayMardiGras.com THE OFFICIAL MAG Facebook.COM/AmbushMag Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since 1982 Texas-Florida Official Gay Easter Parade Guide Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide Official Gay New Orleans Guide Official Pride Guide Official Southern Decadence Guide AWARD WINNING: Saints & Sinners Literary Festival Hall of Fame/2015, Louisiana Excellence Award: Media & Internet/2014, New Orleans Print Media Award/ 2014, 25th NO/AIDS Task Force Humanitas Award/2013, New Orleans Print Media Award/ 2013, Krewe of Mwindo Media Honoree/2009, Krewe of Petronius Carnival Spirit of Gay Mardi Gras XLVIII Award/2009, Forum For Equality Acclaim Awards X Media Recipient/2008, NO/AIDS Task Force Prometheus Torch of Truth [media] Award/2001 OFFICE/SHIPPING ADDRESS: 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA USA OFFICE HOURS: 10am-3pm Monday-Friday [Except Holidays] ripna@ambushmag.com PHONE: ANNUAL READERSHIP OVER 1 MILLION: 260,000+ in print/780,000+ On-line CIRCULATION: Alabama-Mobile Florida - Pensacola Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Metairie, New Orleans, Slidell Mississippi - Bay St. Louis, Biloxi Texas - Houston STAFF: PUBLISHER/EDITOR R. Rip Naquin, New Orleans PRODUCTION DIRECTOR M. Marsha Delain, New Orleans GULF SOUTH/NEW ORLEANS AD SALES Rip Naquin Paul Melancon THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS CRITIC Brian Sands AD REPS/JOURNALISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS Tony Leggio, Hubert S Monkeys, Felicia Phillips, Frank Perez, Rev. Bill Terry-New Orleans MIss Cie, Leon Weekley-Mobile, AL National Advertising Rep: Rivendell Media Ambush Mag is published on alternate Tuesdays of each month by Ambush, Inc., R. Rip Naquin- Delain, President. Advertising, Copy & Photo DEAD- LINE is alternate Tuesdays, 4pm, prior to publication week, accepted via only: marsha@ripandmarsha.com, except for special holidays. The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the claims of advertisers and has the right to reject any advertising. The inclusion of an individual's name or photograph in this publication implies nothing about that individual's sexual orientation. Letters, stories, etc., appearing herein are not necessarily the opinion of the Publisher or Staff of AMBUSH Mag. Subscription rate is $45 for 1/2 Year; $75 for 1 year. Sample Copy is $3 First Class Mail AMBUSH, INC., ALL RIGHTS RE- SERVED. NOTHING HEREIN MAY BE REPRO- DUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER INCLUDING AD LAYOUTS, MAPS and PHOTOS. AMgrant - AMbush Advertising Grant Donation and boy band. The Krewe of Apollo brings the quartet to Theatre Baton Rouge November 20 at 8pm. Located at 7155 Florida Blvd., tickets are available at or Visit for more information. The foursome features classical musicians who sing, and in their all new show POPssical they put their own spin on the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel, U2, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, [continued on 8]

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