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"E! News Daily" Anchorman Steve Kmetko
Is Honorary Chair Of '98 NO/AIDS WALK

NO/AIDS Task Force recently announced that Steve Kmetko, the handsome and energetic anchorman of E! Entertainment Television's "E! News Daily," has agreed to serve as this year's Honorary Chair of the NO/AIDS WALK Sunday, Sept. 20.

"This is the first time in the history of the WALK that we have had a celebrity of Steve's caliber offer his support," said WALK Co-Chairs Jo Ann Moinet and Gabe Nassar. "The WALK has a major commitment to raise dollars and awareness for the vital programs of NO/AIDS Task Force, and because of Steve's contribution, we feel this will be a banner year!"

Kmetko, recently featured in the Aug. 3rd issue of People Magazine, joined E! Entertainment Television in 1994 as an anchor of "E! News Daily," a half-hour daily wrap-up of top news in the entertainment world. Since that time, Kmetko has become one of Hollywood's most visible celebrity chroniclers. The show airs twice a day and is one of the network's highest-rated programs.

Kmetko will be on hand during the weekend of the WALK to encourage the community's pledges, support and attendance at Audubon park on Sun., Sept. 20, WALK Day. Registration will begin at 8am, aerobic warm-up at 9:30am, a brief opening ceremony at 10am, with the actual WALK starting at 10:30pm. Fun, food and drink are available for the entire family. Special entertainment begins at noon, after the WALKers complete the route.

Proceeds raised from the WALK are used to fund the critically needed services and programs of NO/AIDS Task Force. A portion of the proceeds are also awarded in grants to other AIDS service organizations throughout the state. There is no registration fee for the WALK; however, participants are expected to turn in pledge sheets of donations collected from family, friends, co-workers and others. To request pledge sheets or more information on the NO/AIDS WALK, call 504.945.WALK.

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Queens On A Hot Tin Roof

Good Friends Bar, 740 Dauphine St., will be the location for the first annual evening of drag, drinks and dramatics to raise money and support for quality Gay and Lesbian programming for the "lucky" Thirteenth Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. The event will take place on Sat., Sept. 26, 8pm. The evening, hosted by Essence Holiday, includes a gala of drag performances in the spirit of Blanche Dubois. Contestants will register [call 504.581.1144 for registration information] to perform their best orations of Tennessee Williams' characters. Contestants should prepare a two minute monologue from any Williams' play. A cash prize of $100 will go to the winner along with the opportunity to participate in the Festival's now famous Stanley and Stella shouting contest. The winner will be chosen by celebrity judges, including authors Skye Moody and Kevin Allman and actress Shelly Poncy.

There will also be raffle drawings and a silent auction throughout the evening. Raffle tickets cost $1.00 each and prizes include: Dinners for two at various local restaurants; two passes to the 1998 Film Festival hosted by the New Orleans Film & Video Society; custom designed Thomas Mann pin & book bag donated by the Arts Council of New Orleans; two season tickets for Le Petit du Vieux Carre's '98-'99 schedule; two passes to the Tennessee/New Orleans Literary Festival along with an autographed biography--Tom, The Unknown Tennessee Williams by Lyle Leverich; a signed and framed print by George Dureau designed for the 12th annual Festival; three free presonal training sessions with a certified trainer along with a three month membership to the Superdome YMCA; an in-home catered meal for four; a $100 gift certificate to d.o.c.s. Gallery-a studio/gallery of contemporary art; and, many more great prizes.

Silent auction items include: hardcover editions representing the works by each author attending the 1999 Festival donated by Uptown Square Books; French Quarter Literary Conference registration ($375.00 value); infra-red image by artist/photographer Wallace Merritt; abstract painting "Memory is Different" by Eugene R. Weber; and, other fabulous items.

The 1999 Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival takes place March 24-28, 1999, at various locations in the French Quarter.

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1st Annual Post Decadence Party
At MRB
To Feature The Return Of Angel

The MRB, 515 St. Philip St., will throw a "Thank You, Grand Marshal Robin" 1st Annual Post Decadence Party honoring the twenty-sixth grand marshal of the popular weekend of madness we fondly call "Southern Decadence." The party will start at 8pm, Thurs., Sept. 24, with fun and food and then at 11pm, Karl Thomas, aka Angel, will return to the MRB stage, where he will also appear Fri., Sept. 25 and Sat., the 26th, at 11pm-in celebration of Pride Weekend.

MRB's new owners, J. D. Landrum, Lori Mitchell and manager Lynn Head, are committed to reestablishing the MRB as a favorite club for the Gay community. Besides beefing up their liquor stock, they will be presenting "Fantasies In The Night" every Fri. And Sat., 11pm, featuring hot local performers emceed by the glorious Goddess and starring the incomparable ecdysiast Rayne. Sundays at MRB, promptly at 5:30pm, there will be either a barbeque or a cookout, which is free with a one drink minimum-and even more events are already on the drawing board.

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Symphony Run '98

Support the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra on Fri., Sept. 25, 6:30pm, Audubon Park Shelter 10, with a 5K run/walk and concert under the stars. This is a 3.l mile course under the oaks. Pre-entry is $15 through Sept. 19; $18 Sept. 20-24 and $20 on site registration, 5-6:15pm. Proceeds will fund community programs through the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Entrants will receive a collector's item T-shirt, gourmet food and refreshments, reserved concert area and races services.

Awards include round-trip airfare in the continental U.S. on TWA to lst Overall Man/Woman. Top 10 Men/Women finishers will receive concert tickets, dinners and more. Top 200 Men/Top 100 Women finishers will receive custom medallions.

Mail registration check payable to: GNORA (Greater New Orleans Runners Assn.), PO Box 6524, Metairie, LA 70009 or visit Southern Runner Sports, 6112 Magazine St., 504.891.9999 and Fitness Expo, 4124 Vets Blvd., 504.887.0880 to register through Sept. 24. Fees are non-refundable. For additional information, please call 504.899.3333 or 504.523.6530.

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Volunteer-A-Thon On WB38-TV
To Benefit Nine Community Groups

When WB38 takes to the airwaves on Sept. 20 for its annual four-hour telethon, the station won't be dunning its viewers for money. Instead, it will asking citizens of the greater New Orleans area to pledge community service hours. That's why it's called the Do Something Volunteer-a-thon. Viewers will be treated to four hours of premium entertainment in exchange for committing to assist local organizations to make a difference in our community.

As part of a city-wide effort of WB38, viewers will be encouraged by local celebrities, city officials and stars from the WB38's various hit programs to volunteer individually, as a family or through civic and professional organizations. The goal for 1998 is a commitment of at least 80,000 volunteer hours. Volunteer service hours will be raised for the following organizations: Each One Save One - a mentoring organization for you; Reach Out and Read - reading books to children in hospital waiting rooms; Recreate New Orleans - sports league program for young people; Christmas in October - program to renovate the homes of needy residents; Methodist Home - mentoring and group activities for children 7-18 who are residents of this state-funded facility for abused, abandoned and neglected children; and, Home Heart and Help - provides services to the homeless and needy in our community.

On a secondary level, volunteers can also pledge their time to Proud To Call It Home, Career Speak and Youth Health Outreach.

To participate in the Do Something Volunteer-a-thon, tune in to WB38-TV (channel 13 on cable) on Sun., Sept. 20 from 2pm to 6pm. Then call in and pledge your commitment to volunteer. Telephones will be manned by station employees and members of the Young Leadership Council.

WB38-TV is owned by music producer Quincy Jones, television producer Don Cornelius, Geraldo Rivera, Sonya Salzman and NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis. The station places great emphasis on dedication to quality programming and is committed to inspiring the youth of New Orleans. Its public service campaign, Do Something, recognizes young people who are making a difference in the metro new Orleans area.

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Boot Camp Pride Dance & Party 1998

Boot Camp, in Dallas, TX, is celebrating a long history with Gay Pride Parade. Boot Camp started as a private party in the Bluffview area sponsored by private individuals to raise money for AIDS organizations. Two years ago, with over 900 people in attendance, it was decided that the event had grown too large and should be taken to a public venue. Last year Boot Camp was held in the large circus tent in the paid parking lot behind Special Blend. Over a 1,100 people came through the doors raising over $17,000 for Immunocise and the Cathedral of Hope.

Dallas' only independent Gay pride dance and party will take place on Sat., Sept. 26. Boot Camp, formerly Camp Bluffview, will once again be held in the large tent pavilion in the paid parking lot behind Special Blend with the addition of climate control units to keep the temperature down and the dancing hot. The doors will open at 10pm with an incredible sound and light show. Jimmy Spalding, from the Gray Party and the Indianapolis 500 parties, will be spinning the music with the fabulous Jimmy Jenkins at the helm of the light show. Boot Camp will also continue the tradition of an open bar all night featuring Absolute Vodka, Parrot Bay Rum, beer from Budweiser, mixers from Ocean Spray and Pepsi, and bottled water from Evian. The cost is $20.00 and everyone will be stamped so they will be able to enjoy the festivities on the street and reenter the party as they wish. You must be 21 and up to enter.

The corporate sponsors for this year's Boot Camp Pride Dance include: Caven Enterprises, Centrum Sports Club, The Dallas Voice, Absolute Vodka, Parrot Bay Rum, Budweiser, Evian spring water, Ocean Spray, Pepsi, and ID Lube.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to Immunocise. Immunocise is going to donate a percentage of the profits to the Cathedral of Hope Bell Tower Project and Cheer Dallas.

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