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1 everybody's a critic Let Your Freak Flag Fly! by Nathan Brooks, rlockhartlmt@gmail.com Okay, so I have been spoken to several people and now things are coming as a weird worry to me about our fine little city. Over Southern Decadence we saw everyone in our little area of the world put out the signal of support of the gay community as they flew the rainbow flags outside their place of business but Tuesday morning did you notice as all those nice little businesses took their flags DOWN! Why is is so bad to support our small community or so bad to that the businesses have to take those symbols of support down? Video that I made of the city showed over 50 businesses that would not regularly fly a rainbow flag flew them and all 50 took them down before the end of the week. I don t think that it is beyond us as individuals to try to make money off tourists but I do think it is wrong to allow those business to just make money off the gay community when they see fit. I would like to know what you think because this is my opinion of the matter. The Levee Remembers Southern Decadence The Levee, New Orleans parody newspaper mentioned Oz in their recent article about Southern Decadence describing what seems to be Persana and Bianca. The article was about a preacher who just knows too much about the cultured holiday and walks into Oz saying The Devil is Here! Here on Earth! And he is dwelling at this moment on stage at Oz, not three blocks from here, attempting to seduce Gods children with his tight mr. gay usofa...from 16 self before crying reminding all the contestants that they have a special place in his heart and thanked them and Ram for a great year. He spoke about the worse thing in pageantry being that there could only be one winner; however no one is ever a loser. Ram did his final walk to a thunderous appreciation fit for a king and then the moment of truth came as Monty St. James was named 1st Alternate and the only man standing Simba Hall would be crowned the 2nd ever Mr. USofA. Those are the details. Now here is the editorial. As a contestant and reading over my sheets from the pageant I am very satisfied. I learned a lot from my experience and met some wonderful people. I would like to thank everyone who made it possible Persana Shoulders, Oz night club, the Bourbon Pub, the Carnival Kings, my lovely dancers, Tamaya Watson, Lyric and Just on, my family and friends, Just Us Boys Magazine, the entertainers at my benefit show, my fairy godfather Gary Glitter, Carl Marks designs, and A-Okay for my club wear, and all those who sent wonderful text, s, and phone calls when I needed them most. This trip wasn t the best due to some issues I had with members of my team but next year will be even better as i become better prepared and ready for what I know the contest is. I hope we can work to bring this type of entertainment to Louisiana and I look forward to speaking to those male entertainers looking to get involved in this system. I finished prelim night in 16th place and am just proud I could be brought to the dance! For more details on this pageant and the Miss, Miss At Large, and Male Impersonator divisions, please visit Mr. & Miss Krewe of Divas Baton Rouge, LA - An annual tradition continues in Baton Rouge as on Friday, November 13 at Splash night club the Krewe of Divas will have their Mr. and Miss Diva Pageant. The theme will be Rock Star Divas! Anyone is eligible to compete as long as you are able to understand and comply with the requirements of the titles. As most pageants they will be celebrating the reigns of their Miss Diva Mary Jane Sparxx and Mr. Diva Landon Price, who have had a great year as title holders. Any and all information including times, requirements, categories, etc. can be found on their web site at leather slacks and sinful unbuttoned blouse and that unspeakable crimson Louis Vuitton Damier stole. Also the preacher was seen at the Corner Pocket vowing to convert someone! Sounds like my usual Friday night! I just thought I would bring this forward and thank Don't be left out! of the big Halloween Ambush Deadline: Tuesday, October marsha@ripandmarsha.com those wonderful minds at the Levee' and writer Damian Tatum for the wonderful article that filled me with a funny feeling in my tummy! Cyber-Queen! So tired of standing in front of judges and being nervous? Tired of dressing rooms full of nasty queens awaiting you to fail? Now you can enter a pageant ON-LINE! That s right! MissGayWorldWideWeb.com has released the first Miss pageant ON-LINE! The prize package includes over $2,500 CASH! Join the site today for free and enter to win the title that everyone is looking forward to. If not, it was just something better to do than be on Facebook all day plowing farms on farmville! GayMardiGras.COM GayEasterParade.COM GayNewOrleans.COM October 13-26, 2009 The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM 21

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4 out & about B-Bob s 17th Anniversary Extravaganza Oct Prepare yourself for B-Bob s most extravagant weekend yet celebrating the club's 17th Anniversary and the start of its 18th year in Mobile, Alabama October The schedule for the weekend includes: Friday, October 16, 8:30pm: JOSH ZUCKERMAN - You saw him on the Mobile Alabama Pride Stage in Bienville Square! 11:30pm: Multi-platinum singing sensations EXPOSE - They were the first group to have four top ten hits on the [ Billboard_Hot_100] Billboard Hot 100 chart from their debut album! Plus, 10 top 10 hits! Admission is $10 before 10pm and $12 thereafter. Saturday, October 17, 8pm: Mobile favorite KRISTY LEE - Belting out her ballads and rock n roll songs! KRISTY is a regular here on Joe Cain Sunday! 10-11pm: A special cocktail Thank You from Jerry and the Staff of B-Bob s! Midnight: Show featuring cast members Miss Cie and Venus Shante Da Viss along with special guest former Miss Gay America Nicole DuBois and more... Admission is $7 with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Sunday, October 18, 5pm: ELAINE PETTY - Elaine has a lot of Rock-a-billy in her soulful blend of music! You can see Elaine playing the various venues along Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and at the Flora-Bama! Sit back and enjoy the show with $2 well drinks and $4 Jumbo Bloody Mary s! 9pm: So You Think You Can DRAG contest semi-finals! Admission is $5. For more visit B-Bobs.COM. Halloween Blowout Set for Club Evolution in Foley Bar baron PR Rivera will host Club Evolution's first Halloween blowout on Saturday, October 31 in Foley, Alabama. Opening at 9pm with DJ Chiba, the Costume Contest with $500 in cash and prizes will be presented by headliner Venus Shante' Da Viss at 2am. The evening also features a performance by Sparkles. For more visit ClubEvolutionFoley.COM. Emerald City Presents Cursed on Halloween Cursed is the big night for Halloween in Pensacola, Florida at Emerald City on Saturday, October 31 with doors opening at 9pm. The entire Hellish Club will be open for you to stalk your prey. With over $1,000 in cash and prizes for the Creepy Costume Contest, you can compete for Best Drag, Best Individual and Best Group. The 12midnight contest will be emceed by Lauren Mitchell and Ebony Sinclair. And don't forget the bone grinding beats of DJ Dwight Barkley for your dancing pleasure. For more, visit EmeraldCityPensacola.COM. Surprise! Birthday Boy Jerry Jerry Ehlen gets his 50th birthday cake Bar manager Bob putting the final touches on the b-day feast B-Bob s bar baron Jerry celebrates his 50th b-day with life partner Phillip James Birthday Bash Venus Shante Da Viss, Miss USofA Alabama Tiffany Racheals & Andrew join Thursday s College Night Taylor & Micheal cocktailin Judson after hours at Gabbies Venus Shante Da Viss & Lady Jackie from Montgomery alabama paparazzi Eris after the show B-Bob s bar baron Jerry & show director Miss Cie celebrate B-Bob s being voted Best Dance & Show Bar of the South The tear of a clown, Judson, upstairs Birthdays, Nightlife, Entertainment ~ Foley & Mobile, Alabama ~ Photos by Cieanne & John, DJ Chromatic Reach the Market Ambush marsha@ripandmarsha.com Venus Shante Da Viss headlines in Mobile & Club Evolution in Foley DJ Chromatic from Mobile & DJ of the Year Tim Pflueger from New Orleans Miss Cie celebrates Jennifer s birthday 24 The Official Mag: AmbushMag.COM October 13-26, 2009 Official Southern Decadence Guide SouthernDecadence.COM

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