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by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain

GAA Nomination Ballot on Page 20

The 1998 Gay Appreciation Awards Nomination ballot appears in this issue of Ambush on page 20. Now in its 12th year, the GAA thanks those in the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Community who are not recognized for the outstanding services and efforts they perform. These individuals and businesses have made the GLBT Community into the viable, successful and powerful community it is today.

Cast your ballot for one favorite in each category. Ballots must be received by Wed., Aug. 26th, 6pm @ Ambush Headquarters, 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137. Ballots are also available online @ www.ambushmag.com/gaa/new_submit.asp. The top 5 nominees in each category will be voted on by the general public Sept. 26th & 27th at PrideFest 98, Ambush Booth, Armstrong Park, New Orleans.

This year's gala is set for National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11th, 8pm, Body & Soul, 2300 Chartres, New Orleans. Reserved table tickets go on sale Sept. 1st, Ambush Headquarters, 504.522.8049.

In addition to the public nomination awards, other special awards are presented. The Fly Fashion Awards are presented by the Quarter's own Ms. Fly. The Marsha Delain Award of Excellence, aka the "drag ambassador" award, is presented by Rip & Marsha Naquin-Delain. The Cheridon [promotional] Award is presented by Sonny Cleveland. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented by the GAA Board of Directors.

AMBUSHonLINE Approaches 32 Million Hits

AMBUSHonLINE @ www.ambushonline.com, now featuring some 20 active sites, is fast approaching 32 million hits, since its Jan., ' 96 launch date. July, '98's astounding 2,087,507 hits were garnered through 272,718 unique visitors. This brings in over 12 million hits for '98 alone. Recognizing the substantial market share of AMBUSHonLINE, three major companies have taken advantage of the situation. Budweiser, Destination Management New Orleans and Miller Brewing have placed exclusive product/service banner ads on various sites in the conglomerate.

Oz Cast Appears @ Emerald City

The multi-talented show cast of Oz, New Orleans, appears weekly at Emerald City in Pensacola. It works out great. If you miss the Wednesday show at Oz, get on down to Pensacola on Friday. You will not be disappointed.

Oz manager Tommy Elias has been working very hard on these weekly theme shows. One, titled "Illusions," was no exception to the professionalism these troupers exhibited. Lisa Beaumann did the best Joan Jett we have seen to date, as well as Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland. Nikki Rich was not to be outdone as she portrayed Bette Midler, Stevi Nix and Barbara Streisand. Tommy Elias, joined by Lisa and Nikki did an incredible production of "Sweet Transvestite" live.

The only thing that made this show even better was the excellent staff at Emerald City. Led by manager Ted and PR, the bartenders Jessica, William and Joey kept the cocktails flowing, keeping everyone in party mode.

India Sherry Wins Big
At Rubyfruit Jungle

Incredible talent India Sherry won the Miss Louisiana Continental Pageant hosted at Rubyfruit Jungle, New Orleans. Not only talented, India showcased her beauty in swim suit and evening gown competition. Second runnerup Kourtney Van Wales and 1st runner up Sha'Nyia Ellis Narcisse were not to be ignored. The contestants each chose talent presentations exhibiting Broadway style choreography, much to the delight of the huge, enthusiastic audience.

Emcee Lady Shamu kept the audience in stitches, forever looking for her family size bucket of Popeye's fried chicken. Entertainers included Miss Southeast Continental Plus Sasha Boom, reigning Miss Louisiana Universe Jada and Miss Gay Bayou Lafourche Cream. Congrats to pageant promoter Ja'Mall Synclaire on a job well done.

Billy's Celebrates 4th Anniversary

Chuck & Bill's, Billy's, 2600 Hwy 189 West, Slidell, celebrated its 4th Anniversary blowout weekend. It started on July 17th's Silver Dollar Night with BLK winning the Drag Races.

Saturday's premiere performance by Northshore's Nasty Girls was a mega hit. Emcee Gordon Thomas brought many of the Northshore's celebrities to the stage. Stars included Melissa Marquis, Desiree Lynn, Rosa Miranda, Mecha Monet, Ike & Tina Turner, and Drag Races winner BLK.

Sunday night Chuck and Bill treated bar patrons to free well & draft.

Kirby Feted With Baby Shower

Rampart Street legend Miss Kirby was feted with his own baby shower at Footloose. While all of the guests were wondering, "Who you baby daddy?" the festivities moved into full swing.

Miss Kirby led a bevy of revelers on the first Baby Shower Bar Run. Departing from Footloose, the gang visited the Other Way, Corner Pocket with bartender Lonnie slinging cocktails, Double Play with its own unofficial hostess Ineeda Roch, and Roundup featuring the antics of Jackie Mae.

Sabrina & Gabrielle's Secret Garden,
A Small Culinary Treasure

Tucked away, deep within the heart of New Orleans' unique Vieux Carre, lies one of this city's smaller culinary treasures, called Sabrina and Gabrielle's Secret Garden Restaurant. Its "lower French Quarter location and inauspicious exterior may make it a bit difficult for tourists to find, but savvy locals, including other local chefs, have no trouble at all. It's worth the effort to find it!"...Gary Fontanot.

The menu has an extensive variety available from appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Owner Patrick may even guide you to the best selections on the menu. One of the best dishes is the stir-fried vegetables featuring a medley of garden vegetables with a hint of ginger and garlic served over white rice with your choice of chicken, shrimp or oysters.

Located at 538 St. Philip St., the restaurant accepts all major credit cards. Serving dinner nightly , hours include Sunday-Thursday 5:30-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5:30-11pm. Prices range $2.75-$13.95

Rampart Street Bar Baroness Mother Bob Dies Mother Bob, 78, of Mother Bob's fame, passed away at home July 30. Friends gathered on July 31st and celebrated his life with a show in his honor. A memorial bash celebrating Mother's life will be hosted soon.

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