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Mario, Erica & Macky hanging out @ Sound Factory

What a great night for Mario @ Sound Corey & Jason, best friends forever Factory

Rick serving tea @ The Tea Room

Kyle & Tayler, the best love-hate Taking time to relax @ Sound Factory relationship in Acadiana Clearly Mary, clearly! Erica, Rick & John @ the Alice in Wonderland premiere

Not quite clear what Todd & Ryan are up to

DJ Chad Evans & Jeremy enjoying karaoke @ Sound Factory

John Landry cooking up some gumbo for one of his fabulous after-parties

Hot girls in the city! Hanging, Cooking, Serving ~ Lafayette, Louisiana Photos by Joey Collins Kyle, Hunter & Robby ...trouble waiting Oh, so is this what a Hooveround is used to happen for?!?! Sam giving Kim one of Jules’ infamous “free shots on the bar” Too cute for words

Whitney serving up one of those drinks Jimmy & Michael always seem to be with attitude Work it, girl! I wonder what he found under there! up to something 16 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • March 16-29, 2010 • Official Gay Easter Parade Guide • GayEasterParade.COM acadiana happens ...from 15 blowing beats for over sixteen years now. Calagna discovered her love for music at the age of 13 while living in Scotland. By the age of 16 Calagna and her family came to both New Orleans and Lafayette where Calagna began spinning in small bars. In Lafayette, a very reputable DJ, “Iceman” took her under his wing and allowed Calagna to really display her talents. Since then, Calagna has been given the opportunity to spin in many clubs in many high-end areas such as Miami, New York, DC, San Fran- cisco, Houston, Philly, and Orlando, just to name a few. Calagna has also been given the opportunity to travel abroad to many exotic countries and display her hidden tal- ents as well. Places such as Brazil, Mexico City, Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are just to name a few as well. Calagna first appeared in the gay com- munity of Acadiana during a time when gay bars ruled the Downtown area. Unless you’re one of the “older” gays then odds are you will not remember a time when Nite Town was actually named Images. Wel- come back DJ Alyson Calagna on March 20th, she will begin at 10pm.

Lafayette’s Gay Prom chooses a theme: Over the Rainbow ou’ve all heard the buzz for over a month now and here it finally Yis. On March 20th Over the Rainbow will be the theme for Lafayette’s first official Gay Prom. Tickets are on sale and can be bought from your favorite Sound Factory employee or yours truly. Just keep in mind this isn’t your typical theme party. This is gay prom so no t-shirt and jeans will be allowed. Remember when you pur- chase your tickets to cast your vote for King and Queen.

Tea for two and two for tea ne of the newest establish ments on Jefferson St. is A OSpot of Tea, an Acadiana Tea Room. This seems to be downtown Lafayette’s best kept secret. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick cup of hot or cold tea on the go, or would love to sit down to enjoy a classy tea party, this is the place that you will want to try. I recently took the time one afternoon and decided to be the good little gay son. My the very knowledgeable staff. Tea seems to Cajun Cookin’, and Poupart Baker, Inc. On you can visit www.downtownalive.org. th mother and I enjoyed an afternoon tea party. be their nature, not work and that is what March 26 Brandon Moreau avec La Bande The highlight of spring is always the We were served hot tea in a very posh tea makes the experience so grand.” Pain Perdu will perform with lunch catering world famous Festival International de set along with sconces, quiches, cucumber by Edible Arrangements, RolyPoly, and Louisiane. This year’s events will be held st th sandwiches, fresh baked tarts, and a smile. Downtown comes Ruth’s Chris Steak House. For more infor- from April 21 to April 25 and will feature The staff was very friendly and was very mation you may check out several stages of free musical genres from out of hibernation www.lafayettetravel.com. all over the world. Presented will be art, eager to cater to our every need. s soon as locusts are heard If you’re interested you may look for Downtown Alive is active again and as dance, shopping, costumes and more from outside of your bedroom win- always the best part of this is that it is a free many diverse cultures. For a glimpse of them on Facebook, call them at dow, mosquitoes begin to linger 337.251.3214. They can be found at 100 E. A event. Every Friday night at 5:30 you can what is to come this year you can visit after a humid thunderstorm, and lovebugs catch live music in either Parc Sans Souci www.festivalinternational.com. Vermillion St, Suite 130, downtown Lafayette. are tattooed on your front bumper then it can Their average closing time is at 6pm but if or Parc International, depending on the date. Spring is here and with every spring only mean one thing, spring is here! Spring On March 19th the Pine Leaf Boys, a Cajun comes spring cleaning. Clean up your act, you contact them ahead of time, they are in the downtown area of Lafayette can dis- more than willing to stay open for a late styled band, will perform at Parc Sans Souci. Acadiana, and get out there and support play the heart of cultural activity in Acadiana. March 26th will feature Nik-L-Beer, which is your local community. As always you’ve evening tea party. Bach Lunch occurs every Friday after- Recently Erica Fontenot and Rick a classic covers band, who will also perform heard it here first, girl! Thanks for listening noon during the spring season in Parc San at Parc Sans Souci. For more information with Joey Collins. Rowan held their very own evening tea party Souci, which is located on Vermillion Street as a celebration for the Alice in Wonder- between Don’s Downtown and the parking Don't be left out of the BIG Easter land premiere. Fontenot recently took the garage. This is a free lunch hour from noon time to reminisce on the experience, “We to 1pm and features a variety of musical had such a grand time and met a lot of new genres. Lunches are available for pur- Ambush (March 30-April 12) people. The Tea Room was very accom- chase and are provided by local restau- modating towards us when they agreed to rants. On March 19th BonSoir, Catin will Deadline: Tuesday, March 23 stay open an extra two hours just for us. All perform along with lunches catered by of their pastries and teas remained to be the Bailey’s Seafood and Grill, Broussard’s freshest. The best part of the experience is 504.522.8049 GayMardiGras.COM • GayNewOrleans.COM • SouthernDecadence.COM • March 16-29, 2010 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • 17 big easy celebrazzi (celebrations-paparazzi) paparazzi

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he 2nd annual Eggstravaganza & Auction raised $1,808 for the 11th Gay Easter Parade benefiting Food For Friends. Hosted at Billy’s in Slidell, Easter Grand TMarshals XI Chuck Turner and Tittie Toulouse reigned over the evenings festivities which included marvelous entertainment, raffles, auctions and a delicious buffet. Team Owner Tom Benson Visit GayEasterParade.COM for more information. Photo: Miss Louisiana Leatherette Cathy Fox, Miss Elysian Fields Barbara Ella, EGMs XI Tittie Toulouse & Chuck Turner, Co- MC Big Mama, EGM IV Electra City, Amon-Ra Prom Queen Alexis Daniels, EGM IX Safonda Peters; (front) King Cake Queen XVI & XVII Tami Tarmac & Opal Masters (Co-MC & EGM VII).

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ax Pienado and DJ Myke Kolb were presented a mayoral cer- ing and Queen Amon-Ra XLV tificate from Mayor’s rep Larry David Aranda and Countess C. M Alice welcomed new members Bagneris in honor of the couples tenth anni- K versary celebrated in The Balcony Bar above to the 45th Rush Party for the Krewe of Cafe Lafitte’s in New Orleans with family Amon-Ra at JohnPaul’s in New Orleans. and friends. Visit KreweOfAmonRa.COM for additional information.

Usama Young Champion Saints Parade ~ New Orleans Photos by John Zeringue

Anthony Hargrove & DeMario Pressley

ord Consort and Lord King XVII Tim Lott and Alan Kelley joined ar Baron’s Jimmy Kilgour, Mac Lfellow members of the Krewe of McAll and Dudley LeBlanc Lords of Leather welcoming new members Bhosted Cutter’s annual formal at the krewe’s 27th Rush Party hosted on Oscar Party celebrating the 82nd Academy the patio at the Phoenix in New Orleans. Awards complete with a lavish dinner buffet More info is available at Robert Cook catches one for party goers in New Orleans. LordsOfLeather.COM. & Garrett Hartley of the prized footballs 18 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • March 16-29, 2010 • Official Gay Easter Parade Guide • GayEasterParade.COM GayMardiGras.COM • GayNewOrleans.COM • SouthernDecadence.COM • March 16-29, 2010 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • 19 Easter Grand Marshals IX Safonda Peters, X Tony Leggio, XI Tittie Toulouse & Chuck Turner, IV Electra City, I Marsha Naquin- Delain & VII Opal Masters Myke, Bobby Blue’s Grant & Alternatives’ Jack

Easter Grand Marshals XI Tittie Toulouse Blake & Peyton with Myke & Max & Chuck Turner

Cha Cha sings special request

The Welcome Committee: Rick & Jerry Miss Louisiana Leatherette Cathy Fox, Miss Elysian Fields Barbara Ella & King Cake Jerry, Dad Roland Kolb, Kenny, Mom Pat Queen XVI Tami Tarmac Kolb, Myke & Max

Mike, Robert & Brad behind the bar

Max & Myke in a romantic dance

Wood Enterprises’ Ken Grandpre Amon-Ra Prom Queen Alexis Daniels & Mayor’s Rep Larry Bagneris

Co-MC Big Mama

Platinum Sponsor JohnPaul’s John Vignone & Paul Chiriaco Good Friends mgr. Neel, 700 Club

Balcony Bar bartender Paul DJ Myke Kolb & Max Pienado’s 10th Anniversary Party in The Balcony Bar ~ New Orleans bartender Matt, Rawhide mgr. Joe, Myke, Max & Troy

2nd Eggstravaganza Show & Auction raises $1,808 for 11th Gay Easter Parade/Food For Friends @ Billy’s ~ Slidell, Louisiana snap paparazzi

Co-MC, King Cake Queen XVII & EGM VII Max, Country Club bartender Drew, Myke Opal Masters EGM IX Safonda Peters Max, Alternatives’ Philip & Myke & Lafitte’s DJ Johnny Love 20 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • March 16-29, 2010 • Official Gay Easter Parade Guide • GayEasterParade.COM