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Susan Morabito Moves to The Bourbon Pub for
  Sunday Night's "Dark Shadows" During Halloween
  Weekend in New Orleans
Posted July 15, 2005

New Orleans' largest gay nightclub, The Bourbon Pub / Parade,
in association with Mike Mazer and PM Parties, will present "Dark Shadows V" on Sunday, October 30th during Halloween Weekend in New Orleans.

After Saturday night's costume fund raiser, this is traditionally the most-anticipated event of Halloween Weekend in New Orleans, and a "must-do" party.

Weekend Passes for The Bourbon Pub include Free Admission with VIP entry to Susan Morabito's event.  Passes are on sale now for only $65, and also include Free Admission to The Bourbon Pub / Parade for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights' after-hours parties with DJs Joe Gauthreaux, Lydia Prim, Rick Mitchell and Jayskee.  Only a limited number of weekend passes are available, so don't delay. 

Weekend passes and discount hotel rooms may be purchased online at www.gayhalloween.com

GayHalloween.com  

Southern Decadence DJ Lineup
Posted June 18, 2005

With the existing DJ lineup of Warren Gluck, Rick Mitchell and Max Rodriguez already enough to make a seasoned Circuit Boy drool, Lydia Prim has been added to the lineup, bringing her soulful sounds to Sunday night.

Southern Decadence is the largest gay happening in New Orleans, attracting upwards of 100,000 partiers for the annual Labor Day Weekend street and circuit party series of events.  Also scheduled to appear and perform are Chi Chi LaRue, Adam Killian and Shirley Q. Liquor.

Check out the Southern Decadence Official Website for complete event information, including weekend passes, advanced tickets to Shirley Q. Liquor's show (two sold out in matter of minutes in 2004), and discount hotel and travel arrangements.  

 

Winter Party 2006 DJ Schedule Announced
Posted July 20, 2005

The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, producer of Miami's Winter Party, has announced the DJ lineup for 2006.  Phil B. will spin the main event on the beach.  Joe Gauthreaux has been selected for the Pool Party.  Other confirmed DJs include the legendary Robbie Leslie and Warren Gluck, Manny Lehman and Tony Moran.

Press Release  

Pensacola Attendance Worst Ever
Posted May 31, 2005

According to reports from The Pensacola News Journal, the Memorial Day weekend crowd might be the smallest that Pensacola Beach officials have seen in years.

The crowd was next to nothing compared to Memorial Day celebrations in previous years when it was normal for traffic to back up for miles

Pensacola News Journal  

More Canceled Parties
Posted May 30, 2005

Two more bite the dust.  New York City's Gay Pride Freedom Party has been scratched for 2005.  Ditto for Sundance in Guerneville, CA.  Promoters indicate that it is hoped that both will return in 2006.

Reported on Circuit Party News

Meltdown No More
Posted May 15, 2005

The Memorial Weekend bash in Austin, Texas is gone for good.  According to Ben Parsley's website:  We will not be producing the Meltdown Party over Memorial Day weekend any more. Although the parties have been fun for most everyone - the reality is that most of the years it has lost money. Unfortunately, the number of people that attend do not cover the level of production that we are committed to have.

Ben Parsley website  

The Circuit Dog Shuts Down
January 12, 2005

Citing the evolution of The Circuit, Tony Haden chose to bring to an end an era, with the shutting down of the popular CurcuitDog website.  Tony is one of the most knowledgeable and influential members that the scene has known.  The hallmark of his site was the battle cry against greed and the self-destruction of the circuit culture.

From Interview with Tony Haden published on tonyhaden.com

DJ Robbie Leslie Returns to NYC for "Souvenirs"
January 2, 2005

There is no Saint-At-Large White Party this year, but Love Parade Productions will offer up their third event of this season,  "A Paler Shade of White" on Sunday, February 13th. Veteran DJ Robbie Leslie will spin a night of classic "white party-ish" music at Vue, the location of the Love Parade parties. 

Reported on Love Parade Productions' Website

Pensacola Destruction Worse Than Feared
Posted December 13, 2004

Early estimates say it will take a year or even two for Pensacola area beaches to get back to normal.  During that lag time, visits by tourists will be down at the beaches. Tom Carmichael, general manager of Jubilee on Pensacola Beach, does not believe tourism will reach pre-Hurricane Ivan levels this upcoming season. Rick Harper of the University of West Florida expects the local tourism industry won't be completely recovered until 2006. The Hampton Inn, located in the heart of Pensacola Beach, will not reopen until June of 2005, which is after Memorial Day Weekend.

At Perdido Key, it could take two years to get back to looking normal and then another year or so for the economy to catch up, said Bill Stromquist, executive director of the Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce. "We'll be at 50 percent by the start of summer," Stromquist said.

Pensacola News Journal  and  Hampton Inn Website
 

Singapore Police Stop Gay Party
December 14, 2004

Authorities in Singapore have denied a request for permission to hold a gay circuit party, stating that it is "against the moral values" of the nation.  The license was denied to organizers of the Snow Ball dance event, notwithstanding the fact that a permit was issued for a similar party in both 2003 and 2002.

Citing complaints about same-sex kissing and touching, the authorities indicated that requests for such permits in the future will be carefully reviewed.  Organizers of the party stated that they had never been made aware of any illegal activities during the four years that they have worked with authorities.  The denial has been appealed to top government officials.

Update:  The appeal was denied.

Reported by PlanetOut
 

Boy George Guest DJs in Lake Tahoe
December 19, 2004

Hosted by the Nevada Gay / Lesbian Visitor and Convention Bureau, the Lake Tahoe WinterFest will be held March 6-13 on the scenic south shore.  It is a week-long series of events featuring dance, skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling and social activities. 

Boy George makes a rare appearance as a special guest DJ for the "Laser Blue" event on Saturday night at the Horizon Casino.  Other top DJs from London and the United States will also perform.

2005 is the 10th year for this event, and it is consistently ranked as one of the top three gay ski weeks in the country.

Press Release
 

Almost everywhere else it's just another weekend. But in New Orleans, it's Mardi Gras ... the party of parties, and a total state of mind. In 2005, the six-day weekend begins on Thursday, February 3rd, and the New Orleans gay and lesbian community is already preparing for the wildest event of the year.

Living up to its reputation as the "Greatest Free Show on Earth," Mardi Gras weekend is the climax to weeks of elaborate masquerade balls and street parades that start in early January. The Gay Mardi Gras traditions began in the 1950's, when secretive "Krewes" formed to satirize the heterosexual, aristocratic rituals. Many of these organizations continue today, with almost a dozen predominantly-gay groups thriving. The exuberance, freedom and joy builds to a climax on Fat Tuesday, as thousands of gay and lesbian revelers pack the world-famous intersection of Bourbon and St. Ann Streets.

This is the epicenter of gay New Orleans, and the very heart of the French Quarter. The street throngs spill into the clubs, where world-class "circuit party" DJs rule the dance floors at night. This year's DJ talent includes Joe Gauthreaux and Max Rodriguez from New York City, Lydia Prim and Rick Mitchell from Atlanta, plus Jayskee and Darren Thomas from New Orleans. And that's just at The Bourbon Pub / Parade, the city's largest gay establishment and the longest continuously-operating gay nightclub in the country.

There is a nightly cover charge, but buy a Weekend Pass and enjoy free admission for the entire weekend. Pass holders bypass general admission lines and also save a few dollars, which you may want to use to tip the two dozen beautiful beefcake boys that will be dancing on the bar tops. Complete Gay Mardi Gras information, advance purchase of Weekend Passes, and discount hotel reservations are all available on the official website at www.gaymardigras.net

Reported by 365gay.com

DJ Joe Gauthreaux Has New Home in New Orleans
December 10, 2004

Joe Gauthreaux returns to his hometown of New Orleans on New Year's Weekend for his debut performance at The Bourbon Pub.  According to a journal posting at www.djjoeg.com Halloween marked the end of Joe's previous associations in New Orleans, and the beginning of a new relationship with the folks at "The Pub." 

Gauthreaux's DJ-roots go back to The Bourbon Pub, where DJ Chuck Boudreaux help nurture Joe's love of music and spinning records in the early-1990s.  Future appearances at The Bourbon Pub include Gay Mardi Gras weekend and other holidays and special events.

New Years - New Orleans Press Release

Winter Party Festival - South Beach
December 6, 2004

The Winter Party week for 2005 will feature a 6-day celebration of social and cultural activities to benefit the LGBT community of South Florida.  The lineup offers up many of the party's favorites joined by some new and exciting events which include film, comedy, art and a scenic boat tour.

Official events are held at local nightclubs and some of the hottest venues in South Beach.  DJs include Joe Gauthreaux, Manny Lehman, Tony Moran, Lydia Prim and Peter Rauhofer.  The main event is on Sunday with the incredible backdrop of South Beach.  This year's event is being produced by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.  Two-thirds of the proceeds will be distributed in South Florida, and the remaining will benefit the national foundation.

Winter Party Press Release
 

DJ Jack Jones has been added to play a Sunday pool party.  And Casey Alva joins Tye for Saturday Splash at the water park.  Some of the venues are yet to be announced, including the main event on Saturday night with DJ Manny Lehman.  One thing is certain, Saturday's White Party will NOT be at the Air Museum.