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4 the "official" dish by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain Ambush Magazine Makes History with 34th Anniversary; "The Year of the Red Monkey" Wow! It's hard to believe that Ambush Magazine is celebrating its 34th anniversary! In 1982, the publication was launched in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It fast became the leader of LGBT+ entertainment throughout the State. Moving to New Orleans in 1985, Ambush set up shop on World famous Bourbon Street, and expanded to cover the huge Gulf South market from Texas to Florida. Ambush is proud of its history as the oldest surviving LGBT+ publication in New Orleans and the entire Gulf South. A special thanks to all of its advertisers, past and present, and to all of its readers who have made Ambush what it is today. Not only is 2016 Ambush's anniversary, it's also the 4,713th Chinese Year, "The Year of the Monkey," which symbolizes witty, intelligent, and magnetic personality behavior. Chinese Astrology uses one s birthday and birth time to predict their fortune. The astrological birth chart is built by the Chinese Astrology Calendar, which is a combination counting system of Yin-Yang Five Elements and 12 animals. The Five Elements are Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. The twelve animals are Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Chicken, Dog and Pig. Because Fire is connected to the color of Red, 2016 is the Year of the Red Fire Monkey. Some people say it's a "Red Monkey" or "Fire Monkey" year. Or perhaps a "Hubert S Monkeys" year. Ambush was founded in 1982, The Year of the Dog, which symbolizes valiant, loyal, responsible, clever, courageous, and lively attributes. 33rd Mardi Gras Classic Volleyball Tournament Jan in New Orleans Volleyball New Orleans kicks off the new year with the 33rd Annuial Mardi Gras Classic Volleyball Tournament Jan As part of the North American Gay Volleyball Association, the tournament will bring some 56 teams from all over the country, Canada, and Puerto Rico with some 500 to 1000 in attendance. Volleyball Play which is free and open to the public is scheduled at the Alario Center on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17 from 7am - 7pm, Tulane Reily Center on Saturday, Jan. 16 from 9am - 5pm, and UNO Health & Performance Building on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 7:30am - 8pm. Events include Registration at Oz, 800 Bourbon Street on Friday Jan. 15 from 7pm - 9:30pm, and the Seeding Party from 10pm until with a site to be announced. Official After Party is Satrurday, Jan. 16 at Oz. The Closing Party/Awards Ceremony will also be held at Oz on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 9:30pm until midnight. For more information, visit Southern Decadence Charities Receive $39, Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XLI Steven Mora, Rip Naquin, Marsha Delain, Misti Ates and Frank Wingerter presented a whopping $39, to 2015 charities LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, Louisiana Equality Foundation, and PFLAG New Orleans. The event was hosted at the Home of Southern Decadence: The Golden Lantern presenting each charity with $13, on Saturday, Dec. 26. This was the largest charity contribution in the history of inside celebrazzi/new orleans 6 moments in gay new orleans history 8 a community within communities 10 book review 10 snap paparazzi/new orleans 12 snap paparazzi/new orleans 14 snap paparazzi/new orleans 16 under the gaydar 18 trodding the boards 20 Pre-Mardi Gras issue out Jan. 19 DEADLINE: Tues., Jan. 12 mobile paparazzi 22 classifieds commentary 26 big easy paparazzi/metairie, nola 27 ambush paparazzi/new orleans 28 ambush paparazzi/new orleans 30 AD INFO: Call ripna@ambushmag.com Gulf South LGBT+ Entertainment/Travel Guide Since A Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA ripna@ambushmag.com Southern Decadence. The non-profit New Orleans Southern Decadence Inc. was formed in 2013 at the request of SDGMs XXXIX Tami Tarmac and Venus Santiago to ensure all funds raised going forward would be handled in a professional and credible manner. In the last three years, under the direction of Board of Directors James Garner, and Rip and Marsha Naquin-Delain, a total of $68, has been raised for the grand marshals chosen charity or charities each year. The 2015 grand marshals would like to thank everyone who made this quest a reality shining a light on the largest LGBT+ event in the South. And especially to all of the sponsors including: Presenting - Ambush Mag, SouthernDecadence.com Official Website, The Golden Lantern, The Chicory, SKYY Vodka, Broussard's Restaurant & Courtyard, OffBeat Magazine, Oz New Orleans; Platinum - Bud Light, Bourbon Pride, Four Seasons & Patio Stage Bar, Gay Appreciation Awards, Tropical Isle: Home of the Hand Grenade, Jeffrey Palmquist & Coca Mesa, Bourbon Pub & Parade, Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain; Gold - Todd Blauvelt, Sir Speedy New Orleans, Pelican Bay, GrandPre's, Amzie Adams, Steve Tregre, La Familia, Little Vic's, Hotel Storyville, 3rd Base Bar & Grill, Double Play, Curtis Knapp Photography; Silver - Larry Graham/Graham Studio One, Law Offices of Warren A. Forstall, Jr., Eugene Theriot & Dwain Hertz/Gene's Po-Boys, NOLA Fleur de Lis, Krewe of Petronius, Phoenix, Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop, Cafe Lafitte in Exile, Tulane Ave Bar, QT Pie; Bronze - Larry Anderson & Michael Boulas, Safonda Peters & Stuart Nettles, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, A-MED Ambulance, Glinda's Jewelry by Design, Cutter's, Quartermaster Deli, Marshall Harris, Kajun's Pub, Helene Berot, Buffa's Bar & Restaurant, Mariners Inn, Cafe Fleur De Lis; Pearl - Wicked Orleans, Crescent City Tour Booking Agency, Cary P. Oswald, SDGM 27 Errol C. Rizzuto, Mac McAll/Cutter's Bar, Jon & Derek Penton-Robicheaux, June Pennick, Glenn Paul Melancon, Gary Glitter, Fabulous Flowers, Michael Bingham, Donald Ellis, Treme' Coffeehouse, Jamie Hayes Gallery, GrrlSpot, Vinsantos, Michael Sullivan, Persana Shoulders, Stephen Alderdice, Wedon Brown, Larry Bagneris, Jr., Jerry Scavo & Kenny Walker, Gene & Karen Riggleman. The 44th Annual Southern Decadence celebration of LGBT+ Life, Music and Culture broke all records bringing in over 180,000 participants Labor Day weekend in With an economic impact of a whopping $216 million, this is one for the history books. 4 The Official Mag : AmbushMag.com Jan. 5-18, 2016 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 The end of summer circuit weekend is the 5th largest in the city following Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Essence Fest, and French Quarter Fest. Totals from this 44th Annual Southern Decadence celebration have been added to the records kept by the official website. Since 1996, the celebration has had a 1 billion, 705 million dollar economic impact on the New Orleans economy, with estimated crowds now totaling over 1 million, 757 thousand. The 45th anniversary of Southern Decadence is Aug. 31-Sept. 5, (

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