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This election is A ambush paparazzi 35 clubs & krewes 23 the most important in the history of the Crescent Martin Pousson will be City. It will decide who will lead the city in it's interviewing with the Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since 1982 rebuilding efforts following the catastrophic pair as they discuss 828-A Bourbon St. • New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 • 504.522.8049 effects of Hurricane Katrina. Change is defi- their love of New Or- [email protected] nitely needed to bring growth and confidence leans as well as in the city. New Orleans needs representatives Cunningham’s influ- and Holden (actor Jon Hensley). The spot urges ship fund or purchasing books and musical and who will embrace it's diversity and support all ence on many of the viewers to take a stand against the discrimina- athletic equipment. Checks were delivered to of the communities which make up this historic tracks from the upcom- tion and prejudice faced by gay, lesbian, bi- St. George and to all other participating schools city. Ambush has selected candidates it be- ing Scissor Sisters al- Michael sexual and transgender (LGBT) people, and in April. lieves will do their best to serve both business bum. Shears will even Cunningham directs them to GLAAD.org where they can [continued on Main-8] and residential interests, and the particular be previewing some of find resources for parents, youth, families and interests of the GLBT community. the tracks. Admission to the interview is free friends. The endorsements include: with weekend and one day passes. There will The character of Luke is one of only two Mayor-Mitch Landrieu; also be a limited number of $10 tickets available gay male characters on all of daytime television, City Council At Large-Arnie Fielkow; at the door and the festival box office, located the other being Lucas on ABC’s “General Hos- City Council Dist. A-Jay Batt; in the lobby of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. pital.” In 1988, “As the World Turns” made Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since City Council Dist. B-Stacy Head; Saturday evening, Martin Pousson, writer- television history by introducing daytime’s first 1982 • Texas-Florida City Council Dist. C-James Carter; in-residence at Loyola University, and Wes gay male character, Hank Elliot (actor Brian Clerk, Criminal Court-Nick Varrecchio. Davis, Creative Director of Turncoats will play Starcher). OFFICE/SHIPPING ADDRESS: Remember to vote on Sat., May 20. The host to Michael Cunningham and Jake Shears at “Luke’s journey to come out is a powerful 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 future of New Orleans depends on it. Circus Maximus, a full moon cocktail party to be multi-generational story of love, acceptance USA held at 2265 St. Charles Ave. The event will and family,” said Barbara Bloom, Sr. Vice Presi- OFFICE HOURS: 10am-3pm Jake Shears & Michael feature Shears spinning tracks from the soon dent of Daytime Programs at CBS. “It is a story Monday-Friday [Except Holidays] to be released Scissor Sisters album and a of unflinching honesty in which Luke’s parents, Cunningham Join 4th rotating stage of exotic and erotic acts. Circus Lily and Holden, must face their own beliefs E-mail: [email protected] Annual Saints and Sinners Maximus kicks off at 8pm with libations provided when they realize they must choose to love PHONE: 1.504.522.8049 • 1.504.522.8047 by Rain Vodka and Abita Beer. Tickets are $50 their child because of who he is and not in spite ew Orleans - Saints and Sinners in advance and can be purchased at of it. CBS Daytime is proud to support ‘As the ANNUAL READERSHIP: once again returns to the historic 650,000+ in print/3.5 Million+ On-line www.sasfest.org, by calling 504.581.1144 World Turns’ in the telling of this powerfully New Orleans French Quarter for a N or in person at Turncoats, 1926 Magazine St. relevant and engaging story, and we are weekend of reading and revelry. The LGBTQ NATIONAL CIRCULATION: Tickets will be $65 at the door. All proceeds will equally pleased to have GLAAD’s support while literary festival, now in its fourth year, contin- USA... Alabama-Birmingham, Mobile benefit NO/AIDS Task Force. we do so.” Florida - Ft. Lauderdale, Miami/South Beach, ues to bring stellar talent from the LGBTQ “Luke’s storyline has connected ‘As The Pensacola • Georgia - Atlanta literary world to New Orleans for a celebration World Turns’ viewers emotionally with what Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake of the literary arts. This year’s festival will take Mayor’s Advisory Council gay people experience every day, and we’re Charles, Metairie, New Orleans, Shreveport, Slidell place from Friday, May 12 to Sunday, May 14. Mississippi - Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson for Citizens with Disabilities grateful to the soap and CBS for taking a stand Saints and Sinners provide participants an Texas - Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Eustace, against discrimination and encouraging view- opportunity to not only rub elbows with many Meeting set for May 17 Galveston, Houston, San Antonio, ers to be allies to gay people in their lives,” said preeminent LGBTQ authors, editors and pub- he regular meeting of the Mayor’s South Padre Island GLAAD Entertainment Media Director Damon lishers, but also help raise funds for NO/AIDS Advisory Council for Citizens with Romine. “As Luke is a member of one of the STAFF: Task Force. The festival is getting some added Disabilities will be Wednesday, May T show’s core families, we look forward to many PUBLISHER/EDITOR literary muscle this year from the Tennessee 17 at 10am, at City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, 2nd more years of watching his story develop.” R. Rip Naquin-Delain, New Orleans Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival, which floor Mayor’s conference room: 2E04. Persons PRODUCTION DIRECTOR After the PSA’s network debut on May 9, will be coordinating the event. requiring an accessible entrance should use M. Marsha Naquin-Delain, New Orleans it will be available for viewing at GLAAD.org. Saints and Sinners kicks off with a series the Perdido Street entrance. GULF SOUTH/NEW ORLEANS AD SALES The “Be an Ally and a Friend” public service of master classes led by experts in the field AGENDA Rip Naquin-Delain • 504.522.8049 campaign began in January with a series of such as Michelle Tea, Steven Saylor, Greg I. Call to Order. Introductions. LESBIAN/POLITICAL ISSUES spots on ABC’s “General Hospital.” Toni J.P. Pizanie, New Orleans Herren, Radclyffe, and Toni Amato. Over the II. Consideration of the preceding meeting TEXAS SALES REP course of the weekend there will be the usual minutes. 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