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GayMardiGras.COM • GayNewOrleans.COM • GayEasterParade.COM • Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2008 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • MAIN~1 of 44 MAIN~2 of 44 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2008 • Official Southern Decadence Guide • SouthernDecadence.COM GayMardiGras.COM • GayNewOrleans.COM • GayEasterParade.COM • Sept. 23-Oct. 6, 2008 • The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM • MAIN~3 of 44 when I see that huge crowd of people available for $55 (a $90 value!) via PayPal stretching down Magazine Street, it’s over- through the Lords of Leather web-site: the "official" dish whelming to know that so many continue www.lordsofleather.com. to support NO/AIDS and the thousands In 1989, The Mystic Krewe of the by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain we serve after 25 years.” Lords of Leather sponsored the first con- RipandMarsha.COM For More Information: General Walk test for Mr. New Orleans Leather. In 1993 E-mail: info@ambushmag.com Info: 504.821.2601 or walk@noaidstf.org, the contest grew to encompass the geo- Teams: 504.821.2601 ext. 229 or graphic area of the state by evolving into teams@noaidstf.org, Volunteers: the Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest. This NO/AIDS Walk Rescheduled families that NO/AIDS Task Force 504.821.2601 ext. 215 or year will also see two contestants from serves. Now in our 25th year of service to doreent@noaidstf.org, Sponsorships: preliminary Gulf Coast contests compet- for September 28 the greater New Orleans area, NO/AIDS is 504.821.2601 ext. 203 or ing for the title. The Mr. Louisiana Leather th he 19 annual NO/AIDS Walk, continuing to expand to meet the growing heidin@noaidstf.org, and all other inquir- title is recognized and acknowledged by originally scheduled for Sun- needs of the HIV affected population. We ies: 504.821.2601 ext. 218 or the leather community worldwide and the th Tday, September 14 has been recently expanded our medical tjr@noaidstf.org. winner becomes eligible to compete in th rescheduled for Sunday, September 28 clinic which is now seeing three times as the International Mr. Leather (IML) compe- at Audubon Park. NO/AIDS Task Force many clients as before Hurricane Katrina. Jim Bailey Live at Harrah's tition held annually in Chicago. recognizes that, in the wake of Hurricane And that number keeps growing. We see October 25 & 26 The Lords of Leather is the only Gustav, area residents are focused on approximately 12 - 15 new clients every leather-oriented Mardi Gras krewe in the n a 40th anniversary tour, the leg- their homes, businesses and loved ones. month. country. A not-for-profit social organization endary Jim Bailey will perform his “We have all been through a lot in the Additionally, we continue to offer help based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the highly acclaimed Jim Bailey is last week or so, and asking people to shift to those living with HIV and AIDS through I Judy Garland LIVE at Harrah’s New [continued on Main-8] their focus to our Walk would be insensi- services such as mental health, medica- Orleans Theatre on October 25th and 26th tive right now,” says T. J. Rogers, Market- tions, housing, a food bank and meal at 9pm. Come celebrate a night in 1968, ing Coordinator for NO/AIDS Task Force. delivery program and case management THE OFFICIAL MAG when Judy went to see a young – starting NO/AIDS Task Force is aware of the services. Our prevention education de- - out Jim Bailey perform one of his first issues people are facing right now, as the partment is on the cutting edge of HIV Garland shows and they sang together. agency sees them reflected in the lives of prevention work, developing internet and He also recreated mother-daughter con- its staff, clients and volunteers. The men, chat based outreach programs with grants Gulf South Entertainment/Travel Guide Since certs with Liza Minnelli years later. 1982 • Texas-Florida women and families the agency serves from the Centers for Disease Control. Of Accompanied by an orchestra, Jim Official Gay Easter Parade Guide are experiencing the hardships that come course we continue to do street and bar will perform all of Judy’s most famous Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide with costly evacuations and loss of work. and venue-based outreach, and reach Official Gay New Orleans Guide songs including Get Happy, The Trolley With the added expenses of medications thousands each year through these ef- Official Southern Decadence Guide Song, You Made Me Love You and AFI’s and medical care-costs that NO/AIDS forts. no.1 song of all time, Over the Rainbow. OFFICE/SHIPPING ADDRESS: helps diffuse-rent and bills are becoming NO/AIDS also recognizes the finan- 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 Operatically trained and acclaimed difficult to pay. We have also seen in- cial hardships that all AIDS service orga- USA worldwide, Jim became a worldwide phe- OFFICE HOURS: 10am-3pm creased requests for food pantry allot- nizations face. As a result, NO/AIDS Task nomenon after performing as Judy Gar- Monday-Friday [Except Holidays] ments, and our medical clinic is booked Force is once again offering an opportu- land on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1970. He E-mail: ripna@ambushmag.com solid with appointments. Additionally, NO/ nity for other Louisiana-based AIDS ser- PHONE: 1.504.522.8049 • 1.504.522.8047 performed on the Tonight Show and The AIDS is uncertain when it can reopen the vice organizations to benefit from one of Carol Burnett Show and every major va- ANNUAL READERSHIP: two facilities it operates in Terrebonne the largest AIDS fundraisers in the state. riety show in the 70s and 80s, and per- 650,000+ in print/3.5 Million+ On-line Parish, which are currently without elec- The Walk Share Grant Program allows NATIONAL CIRCULATION: formed at the Super Bowl halftime in 1977 tricity, phone or Internet. other HIV/AIDS nonprofits providing direct USA... Alabama-Birmingham, Mobile and Olympics Opening Ceremony in 1984. Florida - Ft. Lauderdale, Pensacola It’s not too late to register for the Walk. services to keep 75% of all the money they He also has at least 60 guest starring Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake The NO/AIDS Walk is open to anyone who raise for the Walk. Organizations who roles on television from Here’s Lucy to Charles, Metairie, New Orleans, Shreveport, Slidell wishes to participate. You can register for qualify to participate in this program can Mississippi - Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson Ally Mcbeal. He played Carnegie Hall the walk online at www.noaidswalk.com. contact NO/AIDS at 504.821.2601 ext. 218 Tennessee - Knoxville many times, his performances being re- Texas - Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Galveston, You can fundraise and walk as an indi- or download the materials at leased on United Artists records and many Houston, San Antonio, South Padre Island vidual or gather friends, family and co- www.noaidstaskforce.org. of them being on Youtube. The La Weekly workers and form a team. Teams are our This is NO/AIDS largest event of the STAFF: said, “Jim Bailey is one of the great show- best fundraisers each year, and a great year and the Walk takes the efforts of PUBLISHER/EDITOR men of our time; this show is not to be R. Rip Naquin-Delain, New Orleans way to give back to the community while literally thousands of people to be suc- missed.” The LA Times stated, “He is one PRODUCTION DIRECTOR having fun at the same time. For busi- cessful. Volunteers are always needed of a kind, an authentic original. Seeing Jim M. Marsha Naquin-Delain, New Orleans nesses and organizations, teams are a and there are positions for everything from GULF SOUTH/NEW ORLEANS AD SALES Bailey is a startlingly evocative experi- great way to promote the work you do. pre-walk office volunteers to registration, Rip Naquin-Delain • 504.522.8049 ence.” The London Times noted “he de- “NO/AIDS encourages businesses course monitors and food service. LESBIAN/POLITICAL ISSUES fies disbelief.” The New York Times said Toni J.P. Pizanie, New Orleans to carry a banner, wear company shirts, “Now in its 19th year, the NO/AIDS “He is the Supreme Consummate Per- THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS CRITIC carry signs or even dress up in costume. Walk continues to be our most important former.” Brian Sands, Patrick Shannon With over 3,000 people in attendance, event each year. In addition to the funds AD REPS/JOURNALISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS Tickets start at $35, and are available plus people and businesses along the raised to help those living with HIV dis- Brad Benedict-Baton Rouge, LA at ticketmaster.com, the Harrahs Box uptown route, it’s great advertising,” said ease, it’s an impressive demonstration of Patrick Clinton-Lafayette, LA Office, by calling 504.533.6600 or by visit- Regina Adams, Rev. Clinton Crawshaw, Miss Rogers. awareness and solidarity in the fight ing HarrahsNewOrleans.COM. Dee, Donnie Jay, Doug Minich-New Orleans This year, NO/AIDS hopes to raise against AIDS in New Orleans,” says ex- Jim Bailey is Judy Garland Live is a DJ Chromatic, Craig Powell, $200,000 to assist the men, women and ecutive director Noel Twilbeck. “Every year, Leon Weekley-Mobile, AL production of Elias Productions, LLC. Roy Williams-Pensacola, FL NATIONAL ADVERTISING REP Natl. Coming Out Day, Pre-Halloween Due Out: Oct. 7th 20th Mr. Louisiana Leather Rivendell Media~212.242.6863 DEADLINE: Tues., Sept. 30th AMBUSH Mag is published on alternate inside Contest Weekend Set Tuesdays of each month by Ambush, Inc., R. Rip he Lords of Leather celebrates Naquin-Delain, President.