celebrazzi (celebrations-paparazzi) Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie came to their New Orleans home base for the screening of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Brad's newest film, at the AMC Elmwood Palace on December 1. The 150 million dollar age-defying film is also set in New Orleans. Pitt and Jolie have a home in the French Quarter. (Photo by Steven Forster/Paramount Pictures) Mike Cookmeyer and Matt Giglio hosted 700 Club s first Christmas Party with open bar and catered buffet. Always festive, the club raised $1,527 for Project Lazarus through door donations, a raffle and personalized photo buttons. Guests packed the club pouring out onto St. Peter and Burgundy Streets in the French Quarter. Oz s Johnny Chisholm welcomes Halloween s Mark, partner Cy, Stacey, Mia, Peter and Josh to the mega Christmas bash filling up Dance Club of the Year Oz in New Orleans. In addition to open bar, guests were treated to the huge buffet on both floors created by Oz s Glenn Fonte and Emerald City s Ted McCrary which is always a treat. Guests also brought in a truck load of gifts for children in need. Toby Lefort kicks off his annual Christmas Party raising over $5,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation hosted at 4 Seasons in Metairie. In the spirit of the holidays, the fund-raiser sends a child on a dream trip that they will remember for the rest of their lives. JohnPaul s Paul Chiriaco and John Vignone join Corner Pocket s Michael Elias (center) for the Pocket s annual Christmas soiree in New Orleans. Catered by Restaurant/Deli of the Year Quartermaster, guests brought gifts for children in need. Miss Ashlee and Anthony served up your favorite complimentary cocktails to go along with the great eats. Glazer s Megan and Kirt flank Wood Enterprises GM Ken Grandpre for the annual Wood Enterprises Employee Christmas Party. All of the employees bring their fav culinary delights, it's open bar, and of course, the trademark of this party, started by Tom Wood, is open boxes and boxes of Godiva Chocolates all around the Balcony Bar above Cafe Lafitte in Exile in New Orleans. Collette and Little Mark Ambrose join manager Candise Holman in welcoming their guests to Le Roundup s annual private Christmas Party in New Orleans. Serving an open bar and a tasty buffet, guests got to mingle and catch up with their favorite St. Louis Street celebrities. Le Roundup s Collette Ambrose and Candise Holman flank Double Play s Doc Reed for the opening of the Double Play s annual Christmas Feast on Christmas Eve in New Orleans. Doc personally prepares all of the great food and desserts himself, much appreciated by his friends and their holiday guests. Jim Hochadel joins Jerry Scavo and Kenny Walker for their fab Christmas Party hosted in their new Versailles Boulevard digs in New Orleans. It was amazing to see the resilience of these New Orleans residents who practically lost everything in Lakeview due to Hurricane Katrina. The new home is chock full of antiques, art, crystal, china, porcelain and so much more. B-Bob's own Santa Jerry with Venus, DJ Chromatic, Miss Cie and Daryl celebrating at the giant B-Bob s Holiday Bash in downtown Mobile, Alabama complete with open bar, food and friends. It followed Saturday night's sold out concert performance of Colton Ford live. MAIN~6 of 40 The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM Dec. 30, 2008-Jan. 5, 2009 GayMardiGras.COM SouthernDecadence.COM
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Edward, Michael, Oz Chef Glenn & Vicki Vynes Oz emcee Persana Shoulders & Stephen Oz s Paulina Corner Pocket s Michael Elias & Satyricon s Tony Leggio Dance Club of the Year Oz's Annual Christmas Party ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Ambush Emerald City Chef Ted & Janice Oz DJ Tim & showgirl Coca Frank Pizzolato & Oz s Johnny Chisholm Craig Trentecosta & Reynaldo Gonzalez with Ambush s Brian Sands Emerald City s Lauren, Chisholm Properties Angie & Leslie Oz bartender s Robert, Woggie, Andrew & Blake snap paparazzi Jerry Scavo Miss Ashlee & Anthony sling cocktails for the bash Corner Pocket s Jerry & Double Play s Doc Chisholm Properties Cy & Stacey Electra & Jerry Partners Tommy & Carl Corner Pocket s Christmas Party ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Ambush Salon D Malta s Charles Grant, Lester Perkins, Rab Dab s Dave Rabalais & Raven Kennedy Oz s Carl & GM Tommy Bartenders Bruce (top) & Frederick (bottom) Lisa, Michael & Electra MAIN~8 of 40 The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM Dec. 30, 2008-Jan. 5, 2009 GayMardiGras.COM SouthernDecadence.COM
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Wood Enterprises Employee Christmas Party in the Balcony Bar at Cafe Lafitte in Exile ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Ambush Wood Enterprises Rudy & Paola join Wood Enterprises Gary Lafitte s DJ Myke & partner Max Good Friends manager Cameron & partner TJ Rawhide manager Joe & partner Troy Rory & partner Spencer (Good Friends) Clover Grill s James & Drew New Lafitte s manager Matt & DJ Johnny Love Lafitte s Richie & Lafitte s Shawn snap paparazzi Lafitte s Karaoke MC Alex & Country Club s Bert Mother Moses, Charlene & Juliet pop in for the Double Play s Christmas Eve Party & Buffet Le Roundup s Justin & Flex s Kyle join the Double Play s Christmas Eve Party & Buffet Double Play s Christmas Eve Party brought in Selice & Melissa Lafitte s Elijah & Good Friends Sammy Manager Lauren & bartender Preston welcome you to Rubyfruit Jungle which is now open on Decatur St. Nancy Rose & Danielle slingin holiday cocktails at The Friendly Bar Bartender's Chris & Poncho in the holiday spirit at Cutter s The Holidays Around The City ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Ambush Rawhide s Eric, William (back), Cary, Tom & Eddie Rawhide s Jerry & Lafitte s Michael behind the bar Marsha & Arnold at Double Play s Christmas Eve Party & Buffet Coca & Jeff celebrate Christmas Day at Cafe Lafitte In Exile MAIN~10 of 40 The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM Dec. 30, 2008-Jan. 5, 2009 GayMardiGras.COM SouthernDecadence.COM