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Page 12 — THE BARB September 1$, 1977
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Cast
Tina Devore (show director)
Tiger Lil
Ron Ellis
Mickey Day
Terry Douglas
Lady Chablis
Crystal Lambega
guest Taisha W allace
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Special Halloween Show
October 30 & 31
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WHEN YOU'RE
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The Polish Prince
Because this is my initial
writing for this publication I
would like to explain what it
is I’m doing. I intend to write
about New Orleans...the
bars, the restaurants, the
Krewes (carnival clubs that
throw those lavish “balls”
during Mardi Gras) and their
functions, the gossip (read
the ’tee’ in Atlanta) and just
about anything else that
happens here in “The City
that Care Forgot.” I write an
honest and fair column, so if
I step on anyone’s toes they
probably deserve it.
It’s been a long hot summer
and things never really
cooled off. Summer saw The
Brady Bunch from Alice
Brady’s beat The Kitty Kat
Kocktail Club 31 to 8 in a
softball game. Le Bistro held
it’s “Mr. Le Bistro” contest
which was a great success.
“Hurricane Anita” hit the
area and caused the usual
stir, this time producing a
successful rally and march
through the French Quarter
by a couple of thousand gays,
and many other things
happened to keep it popping.
All summer long we’ve had
our share of visitors from
Atlanta, Houston, Memphis,
Chicago, San Francisco and
probably every state in the
union. But it’s not over.
From mid—September
through mid—January New
Orleans will have a very
prominent visitor, none other
than His Royal Mumminess
King Tut. Over half a million
visitors will grace our bu’ful
city during that time to see
’old Tut. So here are a few
hints for those visiting for the
first time and those who have
been here before but might
need a refresher course.
Places to eat, of course, are
numerous in a city noted for
food and drink, but, here are
a few places that are a
favorite amongst locals as
well as tourists. Maxey’s
Coffee Pot in the 700 block of
St. Peter is a comfy little
place with good food at
moderate prices. Breakfasts
are very good and many of
“us” eat there, especially on
Sunday. If you are looking for
fast service you won’t find it
here, though.
Cafe Creole in the 600 block
of Bourbon - St. is a good
place featuring a large patio
for leisure eating. The only
problem is that the food
quality is sporadic. Prices are
reasonable for both food and
drinks. If Mexican food is
your bag Tortilla Flats at the
end of Barracks Ave. is a
must. Sundays are par
ticularly good because you
can cruise through the
French (Flea) Market across
the street and then enjoy a
great lunch or dinner at “the
Flats.” Very reasonable
prices on both food and
drinks.
Memphis Benefit Fights Dystrophy
On September 4, a group of presented the donation to the
Memphis entertainers raised local Jerry Lewis Telethon
$1125. for - the Muscular announcer as a gift of “the
Dystrophy campaign with a g a y community of Mem-
benefit show at the Butterfly phis.”
Cabaret. The show was The successful fundraiser
produced by entertainer Cass was hosted by popular
Michaels who later personality Mr. Dennis and
starred local impersonators,
a folksinger, and a vocalist
from a local theatre group.
The performers included
Cass Michaels, Gypsie
Sheree Smith, Mr. Dennis,
Talmantha Taylor, Lady
Emma Rae O’Neille, Lady
Rae, Laura Lee Love, Wilma
Jean Pryor, and George,Jr.
Guest appearances were
made by Tracey Lee, the
reigning Miss George’s and
the well known Peaches.
This was the first show of its
land done in Memphis for the
Muscular Dystrophy cam-
C—s Michaels P<dgn.
Steaks? The Embers Steak
House on Bourbon at $t.
Peter is one of the best in
town. Steak dinners start at
$7.95 but are excellent.
Across the street is
Ichabod’s which has great
Prime Rib and good seafood.
Prices are a little expensive
but not out of line for the
quality and quantity,
Houlihan’s in the 300 block
of Bourbon is one of my
fav’s. Great escargot and
Quiche Lorraine and other
food at reasonable prices.
Expect at least a 20 minute
wait in the bar. And last, but
not least, is The Burgundy
House at Burgundy and St.
Peter. Very good home
cooking in the Creole line.
Very reasonable prices and
plenty to eat . Menu changes
daily but quality stays the
same.
As for drinking, well, I
don’t have much more room
for this issue but I will do
some of the bars in a future
issue. (P.P.’s done them all-
he just has to make up his
mind which stories are the
best . —-Rona) I will also give
you a list of dates for the
Mardi Gras balls coming up
in January. By the way, if
you want to start planning
ahead, we have the Sugar
Bowl football game over the
New Year’s weekend, the
Super Bowl on January 15th
and Mardi Gras Day is
February 7. All that and
King Tut too!
For those of you planning
on visiting during this time,
be sure and make your
reservations now or you
won’t even be able to get
space on a pool table in one
of our famous “back
rooms.”
Well, got to go now. If you
have a chance drop in and
visit us in the “Vieux Carre”
and prepare to take your
time, the bars are open 24
hours a day, seven days a
week to keep you happy. Just
TRY to stay sober. (I dare
*ya!)