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the "official" dish by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain RipandMarsha.COM E-mail: marsha@ripandmarsha.com Krewe du Vieux Releases Its Stimulus Package, King Frankie Ford to Serve as Cruise Director The hot reality shows of the last twelve months were American Idle and Survivor Detroit, while Nightmare on Wall Street dominated the silvery screen. The S&M 500 reached painful new lows, the stock xxxchange went totally limp (though bondage remained tight), and the Federal Re- Serve Soup Kitchen helped financial executives retain their golden parachutes while laying golden showers on the American public. Moose hunting came darn close to becoming the new national pastime. But Joe the Dumber Plumber couldn t unclog the voter pipeline for Sen. 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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. 1982-2009, AMBUSH, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NOTHING HEREIN MAY BE RE- PRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER INCLUDING AD LAYOUTS, MAPS and PHOTOS. AMgrant - AMbush Advertising Grant Donation Pecan, and defeated Republicans were left to console themselves with forty ounces and a drug mule. Illinois conclusively demonstrated that it is the new Louisiana, with Gov. Blowdryovich taking corruption, crudity and hair style to poofy new heights. Despite all the crises, American voters decided resoundingly to stay the course, electing yet another president whose ears stick way out from his head. However, there were hopes that the new guy had a little more going on between those ears, as well as some inaugural balls. Yes we came! Titillation was not lacking on the local scene either. Holy Cao, Yatman, Dollar Bill Jefferson lost! Could it have anything to do with the fact that his entire family, all his friends and even his mailman are under indictment? Derrick Shepherd also got Fed to the wolves, and a jury decided that Vince Marinello had toupee for his crime. The Southern Scrap Yacht Club held its first annual Industrial Canal regatta during Hurricane Gustav, putting on a real bang-up event. Local culture was also saluted with the opening of the Incestarium. However, it looks like our wetland dreams won t come true for at least another year. Louisiana legislators brilliantly overturned the voter-approved Stelly tax plan, immediately putting a nearly $400 million hole in the state budget and Gov. Bobby Bubba Jindal s rising star. The city s budget was trashed as well, while alleged mayor C. Ray Nagin danced to Giant Mardi Gras Edition due out Tues., Feb. 17 DEADLINE: Tuesday, Feb. 10 inside ambush paparazzi/metairie, nola 8 sappho psalm 12 the pink pastor 14 memoriam/wendy byrne 14 kcq coronation paparazzi/nola 18 trodding the boards 21 celebrazzi/kcq coronation 22 cookin' with auntie dee 26 22nd gay mardi gras bead toss 27 classifieds 30 a new musical genre known as clusterfunk. Meanwhile, two lonely cranes flew overhead in the sky... As the economic ejaculation trickled down the legs of American taxpayers, Krewe du Vieux decided it was time for overnight delivery of a new Stimulus Package. The Krewe will embark on their 12,000 step recovery program through the French Quarter and the Marigny on Saturday, February 7 at 6:30pm. Serving as cruise director will be King Frankie Ford, who likes to see legs and definitely knows how to pack a stimulus. Gretna s only Grammy winner, noted ivory tickler and crooner, seller of almost as many records as there are dollars in the federal debt, King Frankie will be the Last One to Cry as he spreads a fortune in cups, beads and good will along the parade itinerary. The parade itinerary will deposit the Krewe at yet another new port and ball site, the Studio at Colton, 2300 St. Claude Avenue between Mandeville and Spain streets. Doors will open at 9pm. The music will begin with a brass band jam featuring musicians from the parade, followed by Eric Lindell & Company with special guests, and a stimulating late night set by the Zydepunks. The public is invited and forewarned. Tickets are $25 per person, available at the Louisiana Music Factory, 210 Decatur Street; Miss Claudia s Vintage Clothes and Costume Shop, 4204 Magazine Street; Studio at Colton, 2300 St. Claude Avenue; Up in Smoke, 4507 Magazine Street; and Petcetera, 3205 Magazine Street. A portion of the Doo proceeds will be donated to the Studio at Colton. The Krewe du Vieux s seventeen one last song 34 hot tails of red stick 35 commentary/goodbye to bush 35 mobile paparazzi 36 red stick paparazzi/baton roue 38 allons acadiana 40 acadiana paparazzi/lafayette 42 kcq coronation paparazzi/nola 44 e-mail 45 kcq coronation paparazzi/nola 46 Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since 1982 828-A Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 504.522.8049 info@ambushmag.com subkrewes will each present their own stimulated, simulated, marinated, consummated, investigated, instigated, implicated, intimated, but never imitated interpretations of the theme. Subkrewes include the Krewe of C.R.U.D.E., Krewe of Space Age Love, Krewe of Underwear, Seeds of Decline, Krewe of Mama Roux, Krewe of L.E.W.D., Krewe of Drips and Discharges, Krewe of K.A.O.S., Knights of Mondu, T.O.K.I.N., Krewe Rue Bourbon, Krewe de C.R.A.P.S., Krewe of PAN, Mystic Krewe of Spermes, Mystick Krewe of Comatose, Mystic Krewe of Inane, and Krewe du Mishigas. Also marching will be many of the city s top brass bands. Showcasing the local brass band talent is one of the few Krewe du Vieux traditions not currently being considered for a federal bailout. The Krewe du Vieux is a non-profit organization dedicated to the historical and traditional concept of a Mardi Gras parade as a venue for individual creative expression and satirical comment. It is unique among all Mardi Gras parades because it alone carries on the old Carnival traditions, by using decorated, hand or mule-drawn floats with satirical themes, accompanied by costumed revelers dancing to the sounds of jazzy street musicians. We believe in exposing the world to the true nature of Mardi Gras and in exposing ourselves to the world. For more information about the Krewe du Vieux parade, please contact Keith Twitchell, Poobah of Publicity, at 504.943.7970. The Krewe du Vieux website is www.kreweduvieux.org. Sixth Annual Ambie Awards Feb. 9 The Sixth Annual Ambie Awards for Excellence in Theater will be presented at Le Chat Noir on Monday, February 9, 2009, sponsored by Ambush Mag. Bar service will begin at 6:30pm, doors open at 7pm, and the ceremony will begin at 7:30pm. 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