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4 inside celebrazzi 6 moments in gay new orleans history 8 a community within communities 10 spotlight feature sdgm announcement party 11 gep's 13th spring fever paparazzi 12 gep's 16th purple party paparazzi 14 under the gaydar 18 trodding the boards 20 mobile paparazzi 23 the "official" dish by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain marsha@ripandmarsha.com 32nd French Quarter Fest April 9-12 The 32nd Annual French Quarter Festival is April 9th-12th in New Orleans. Enjoy 275 hours of entertainment featuring more than 250 musical performances on twenty-three stages throughout the French Quarter over four days. What started as a neighborhood festival and locals event has grown into the largest showcase of Louisiana music and food in the world, with an economic impact of over $251 million. Last year, Huffington Post named French Quarter Festival the one thing to do in Louisiana. In 2015, organizers will welcome eight new restaurants to The World s Largest Jazz Brunch ; employ over 1,700 world class, local musicians; launch two new stages; offer an expanded Children s Headquarters and Film Fest; and immerse festival-goers into a unique cultural experience that cannot be replicated anywhere. In a city famous for its wealth of delicious and unique traditional food, French Quarter Festival gives attendees a taste of the best of the best at the The World s Largest Jazz Brunch. Over 60 vendors feature classic New Orleans dishes as well as cuisine from the finest restaurants in the region. For the complete schedule, visit Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Announcement Party April Oz Just who will reign as Southern Decadence Grand Marshals 41? The excitement and anticipation begins as all roads lead to Oz on Thursday, April 30th for the 2015 Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Announcement Party. Brought to you by SDGMs 40 Chad Boutte, Reba Douglas and Aubrey Synclaire, the announcement will bring to a climax the evening s star studded show. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeurvres courtesy of Quartermaster, 801 Royal, Little Vic's, Pelican Bay Restaurant, and Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop. Door donation is $10 which will benefit the Official Charity of Southern Decadence The 44th Southern Decadence celebration is already off to a great start with the Home of Southern Decadence: The Golden Lantern already raising over $3,000 towards its Presenting $5,000 sponsorship, and a Gold $1,000 sponsorship from Todd Blauvelt. Join Chad, Reba and Aubrey 7-10pm as they make it official at Oz, 800 Bourbon Street, on April 30th. Visit (Official Website) or for the whole gay holiday. 13th Spring Fever & 16th Purple Party Brings in $8,356 for Gay Easter Parade/Food For Friends Two great nights of entertainment culminated with a whopping $8,356 benefiting the Gay Easter Parade and Food For Friends. The 13th Annual Spring Fever Extravaganza hosted by GEP Board's Electra City and Tittie Toulouse raised $3,241 at Four Seasons in Metairie. A week later $5,115 was raised at The Double Play for the 16th Annual Purple Party Easter Grand Marshals Reception. Spring Fever brought to the stage the talents of City and Toulouse as both emcees and entertainers, along with Easter Grand Marshals XVI Johnny Passion and Deja Deja- Vue', Big Momma LaVouge, Princess Stephaney, Taze Ya Balls, Countess C Alice, Natasha Sinclair, and special guest Pussy Hertz from LA. The event brought in from the door, from Stage Performance Tips, from Egg Raffles, from 50/50 Raffle, from 50/50 Raffle Winner Dwain Hertz donation, and from Marshmallow Shots. Auctions raised for Martin Wine Cellar Basket from June Pennick, for WDSU Mask from Gene Theriot, for Pinnacle Liquor Basket from Ellen Miller, for Basket of Love, for Jayce Frew Pride Torso, for Pinnacle Liquor Basket from Angela, for Trick Basket from Ellen Miller, for Big Pink Bunny Basket from Gene Theriot, for Cologne Basket from RJ, for Royal Salamander Egg from Jason & Troy, for Easter Centerpiece from Gene Theriot, for Big Blue Bunny Basket from Chris Ward, Jazz Fest/Cinco de Mayo issue out April 21 DEADLINE: Tues., April 14 classifieds wear it out 26 ambush paparazzi /new orleans 28 ambush paparazzi/new orleans 30 AD INFO: Call Gulf South LGBT Entertainment/Travel Guide Since A Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA for Afghan from Gene Theriot, for Cowboy Stripoff, for an event total of 3, An additional was presented by The Glitter Girls for a Silver Sponsorship. The Purple Party was emceed by GEP Board's Tony Leggio and Opal Masters, showcasing Easter Grand Marshals XVI Johnny Passion and Deja Deja-Vue', special guest Tony D from the Gulf Coast, Princess Stephaney, Klorocks Bleachman and Coca Mesa. It also celebrated the 44th anniversary of Chuck Turner and Bill Miller who own the Double Play, and have hosted the Purple Party for the past 15 years. Easter Grand Marshal XV Stuart Nettles presented Johnny Passion and Deja Deja- Vue' with their "official" Easter Grand Marshals XVI pins. Easter Grand Marshal II and head of the city's Human Relations Commission Larry Bagneris presented mayoral certificates declaring April 5, 2015 as Johnny Passion and Deja Deja-Vue' Day in the City of New Orleans. Following this presentation, Bagneris also presented King and Queen Amon-Ra L Darwin Reed and Opal Masters a mayoral certificate celebrating the reign as Amon-Ra Royalty. Big Momma LaVouge presented a check for 1, raised at the Pink Party at Billy's in Slidell to EGMs XVI Johnny Passion and Deja Deja- Vue' for the Purple Party The event raised 1, from the door, from Prize Raffles, from Egg Raffles/Jello Shots, 1, from Pink Party at Billy's, and from Stage Performance Tips. The auctions brought in for Basket #1 from Chris, for Basket #2 from John-Michael Alderson, for Basket #3 from Craig Miller, for Basket #4 from Philip, for Basket #5 from Tommy, for Bud Neon Sign from Gary Vandeventer, for Rolling Rock Sign & Product from Tone, for Bud Select Sign & Beer from Allen Miller, for Larry Graham Mardi Gras Poster from Gary Vandeventer, for Basket #10 from Dwain Hertz, for Basket #12 from Tommy for Tone, for Springtime Easter Egg from Chuck & Bill, for Paul Davis Wig from Tittie Toulouse, for SuziiFrank Bowtie Teddy Bear Basket from Tony Leggio, for Phantom of the Opera Chest from Tone, and for Big Purple Easter Basket from Ellen Miller for a total of 5, Additionally, a Bronze Sponsorship in the amount of $100 came in from Jo-Jo Holding LLC. The parade minus expenses benefits Food For Friends. The complete coverage of Easter weekend including the 16th Gay Easter Parade will appear in the next issue of Ambush along with the financial report with total donation to Food For Friends. Frank Perez to Teach History of the French Quarter at Delgado Community College Ambush columnist and local author Frank Perez will teach a new course at Delgado Community College on the History of the French Quarter. The class focuses on the history of the French Quarter as both the original city of New Orleans and its shifting role as the city s flagship neighborhood. While the French, Spanish, and early American periods are covered, the emphasis of the course is on 20th century history. 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