snap paparazzi Southern Decadence Spectacular raises $1,573 for Southern Decadence Bourbon Pub & Parade ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Darwin Reed

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1 snap paparazzi Southern Decadence Spectacular raises $1,573 for Southern Decadence Bourbon Pub & Parade ~ New Orleans ~ Photos by Darwin Reed 16 The Official Mag : AmbushMag.com August 11-31, 2015 Official ficial Southern n Decadence Guide SouthernDecadence.com

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5 under the gaydar by Tony Leggio Photo by: Larry Graham Hot Happenings Are we ready for all the events coming our way for Decadence. We have an even mix of all types of fun things to do. Here are just a few of the hot picks. Wednesday, August 12, 2015 Come grab some grub at the Southern Decadence Sally-FLY Cookout with Head SF (Sally-FLY) Chef Jeffrey Palmquist at Café Lafitte s in Exile from 6 8pm. There will be cheese burgers grilled with all the accoutrements. Join Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XLI Rip & Marsha s who are bringing their Award Winning Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Glazed Carrots, along with Dr. Mac's famous Seven Layer Bars & Caramel Brownies. There will be auctions and more all benefiting Southern Decadence. The cost is only $5 per plate, now that is a deal. Cafe Lafitte in Exile is located at 901 Bourbon Street. Saturday, August 15, 2015 The South has risen in all its decadent glory at the Magnolia Cotillion 2015 celebrating the 42nd Anniversary of Southern Decadence Grand Marshals 41 Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain, along with Steven Mora, Misti Ates and Frankie Fierce. The event takes place from 8 10pm at the Ambush Mansion located at 828 Bourbon Street. There will be an open bar and culinary delights from the Seven Seas. The attire is casual summer whites. The DOOR DONATION can be $25, $50, $75 or $100 receives a Pearl sponsorship (please make checks payable to New Orleans Southern Decadence Inc.), RSVP: or ripna@ambushmag.com. Saturday, August 15, 2015 Spin the Sexy Wheel at Strip Roulette. This zany and naughty game takes place at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude Avenue) starting at 10pm. The rules are simple; it consists of 2 teams of burlesque performers who will have to strip for the lives of their g-strings! They will have to improv a burlesque act to music that they have not picked out and will be carefully curated by DJ Ajent O to be as awkward and hilarious as possible!! And, on top of that, they will be given an uncomfortably obscure prop that they will have to incorporate into their striptease! There will be fun, games, prizes, stripping and much more. Doors are at 9pm; show at 10pm and there is a $10 cover per person. Sunday, August 16, 2015 This is how we roll in NOLA with a festival for just about anything even sushi. The 2015 Sushi Fest will be held at the Lakefront Arena (6801 Franklin Avenue) from 1-5pm (1 2pm VIP Patron Party). Tickets are $15 in advance for general admission and $25 at the door. Unfortunately the VIP tickets are sold out. There are plenty of food vendors (lots of sushi and mush more), drinks, entertainment by Flow Tribe, and a vendor fair. Purchase at Ticketmaster.com, Lakefront Arena Box Office, select Wal-Mart locations, or chargeby-phone at Sunday, August 16, 2015 Get your sweet tooth satisfied at the Sicilian Sweets and Southern Spirits fundraiser at Little Vic s (719 Toulouse Street) from 7 10pm. This Southern Decadence Fundraiser is hosted by Little Vic s and Frankie Fierce. $30 gets you an open bar, dessert bar and live music by the Lagniappe Brass Band. Thursday, August 20, 2015 Come out to the 3 rd Thursday Event sponsored by the Gulf South Chamber/ LGBT Chamber at Philip s Bar and Restaurant (733 Cherokee Street) from 6 8pm. Delaney & Robb is one of the only firms in Louisiana focused exclusively on meeting the needs of LGBT clients and their families. I have to say, I love their gay break-up ad, genius. They understand that LGBT families have the same loving relationships as opposite-sex couples, and that even with the dawn of marriage equality, the legal, financial, estate planning, and family law needs can be different. They will present an overview of these issues, as well as cocktails and conversation. The $5 cover also gets you all the tacos you can handle plus 2 for 1 Mexican beers and $5 doubles on margaritas and sangria. Friday, August 21, 2015 Come win a kewpie doll or stuffed animal at the Southern Decadence Street Carnival at Tulane Avenue Bar (3813 Tulane Avenue) starting at 5pm. There will be carnival games, live music, food, raffles, and plenty of prizes to be won. There will also have a drag show at 8pm featuring former grand marshals and guests. Saturday, August 22, 2015 Join us for a night under the stars as we gather to celebrate Belle Reve New Orleans at their Starry Night Gala 2015 sponsored by Avita Pharmacy. The event takes place at Generations Hall from 8 11pm. There will be great food, drinks and Mobile Music Unlimited is returning to keep guests on the dance floor all night long! Prices are Patron Tables - $500; Guest Tables - $350; Patron Ticket - $125 and Individual Tickets - $60. Tickets are available at: starrynightgala.eventbrite.com/ Saturday, August 22, 2015 Get back to your Southern Decadent roots at the Y all Come As Your Favorite Southern Decadent A Southern Decadence Fundraiser at the Hotel Storyville (1261 Esplanade Avenue). It all began in 1972 with a going away party for Michael Evers consisting of gays, straights, blacks and whites, at Belle Reve, 2110 Barracks St. There was no parade. The first invitation read: Y all Come to the Dress Up As Your Favorite Southern Decadent Party at Belle Reve, 2110 Barracks, late afternoon, Sunday, September 3rd What began in 1972 as an end-of-summer party among a small group of friends has transformed itself into a Quarter-wide weekend celebration. The first costume party was a farewell to Michael Evers, who was leaving New Orleans. Now, 44 years later, his spirit, wit and sense of frivolity continue. Come to an evening of Decadent History, Fabulous Entertainment, Revelry, and Fun. Dress up as your favorite Southern Decadent, enter the costume contest and show off your decadent side. There will be a Silent Auction also. Tickets: VIP - $100 (Become a Pearl Sponsor) which gets you a Special VIP Reception with Hors d oeuvres and open bar starting at 6pm. General Admission is $25 at 7pm and includes Hors d oeuvres and open bar. Entertainment is from the Dapper Dandies with special guests Bella Blue. Sunday, August 23, 2015 Start seeing Double this decadence at the SDS: Sunday Decadence Social at the Double Play (430 Dauphine Street) from 3 5pm. There will be a buffet, show, auctions and prizes. There is a $10 donation at the door with your 2nd drink free on owners Chuck & Bill benefiting Southern Decadence Charities. Party Down Well, I had quite the busy week filled with surprises both in and out of town. I started my two weeks in NOLA and ended it in Boston. Quite the whirlwind, so let s follow the adventure. My two weeks of events began on Tuesday night for a dedication reception to one of the brightest proponents of our city and a hospitality legend Lisa Sins who succumbed to cancer earlier this year. In her honor a specially designed Muses boot was created for the Muse shoe wall located in Club 44 connected to the Louisiana Superdome. The wall consists of uniquely designed footwear of fabulous women who contributed to the betterment of our city. Lisa joins other Lisa Sins memorial boot at Club 44 great women like Leah Chase and Gayle Benson. I cannot think of a more fitting remembrance for a much beloved person. On Wednesday I had two hospitality events, the first was a reception for the National Association of Caterers and Events (NACE) at Morton s. If you have not been to this well-known steakhouse, then make your reservations now. The food was absolutely wonderful. Then I stopped in for New Orleans Magazine s Top Female Achievers Reception at the Board of Trade. And no I did not win. The event awarded an array of ladies who are in business and the arts. Thursday was Dining Out for Life, which mom and I chose the Steak Knife restaurant in Lakeview for our choice. The food was great and many of the LGBT family came out to the event. Also one of my favorite hostesses with the most work there, the sassy and fun Alexis Segreto! On Saturday it was all about the Smatch. Smatch Game that is, as I was one of the guests stars at Misti Ates Smatch Game fundraiser for Southern Decadence at the Pelican Bay Restaurant. Ms. Elizabeth Bouvier and I transformed ourselves again into Patsy and Edina form Absolutely Fabulous. The event was a huge success [continued on 22] 20 The Official Mag : AmbushMag.com August 11-31, 2015 Official ficial Southern n Decadence Guide SouthernDecadence.com