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and opportunities for photographers in theGulf South. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit orga-nization whose mission is to encouragethe understanding and appreciation of pho-tography. NOPA currently serves more than400 members from Louisiana and through-out the United States. Since its inceptionNOPA has sponsored numerous photo-graphic exhibitions, workshops and edu-cational programs, including PhotoNOLA,the annual photography festival held eachDecember in New Orleans. NOPA admin-isters two $5000 annual awards, TheMichael P. Smith Fund For DocumentaryPhotography and the Clarence JohnLaughlin Award.

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Major Antiques Show @Old U.S. Mint DrawsDealers & Collectorsfrom Across the NationDec. 3-5

There’s a great new reason tovisit New Orleans this season –the Winter Art & Antiques Show,

December 3-5, at the Louisiana StateMuseum’s landmark Old U.S. Mint build-ing at 400 Esplanade Avenue in the FrenchQuarter.

“The Family of Hummingbirds” byJohn Gould, 19th Century, courtesy

of Sheryl Cambpell Prints andPaintings, Baton Rouge

Presented by Fine Art & Antiques andLouisiana Life magazines, the show fea-tures displays of art and antiques from 20exhibitors as well as expert lectures, paneldiscussions, entertainment and refresh-ments.

“We’re delighted by the response fromdealers to our inaugural show,” saidRebecca Stahr, Louisiana State Museumdirector of development. “In addition toNew Orleans and the South, exhibitors arecoming from across the nation, bringingart and antiques in a full range of catego-ries and periods.”

Among categories represented areEnglish, Continental, American, Louisiana

A Fond Farewell toSylvia DeSylva Frank(Nov. 29, 1914-Oct. 24, 2010)

Sylvia DeSylva Frank, a legend-ary philanthropist, and dearfriend to the GLBT community,

passed away October 24, 2010. A celebra-tion of her life was hosted by The FriendlyBar in New Orleans. The neighborhoodbar was packed to capacity as friendsgathered with her long-time partner PatSkelly to remember and toast Sylvia. Manyspoke out on the wonder that was SylviaFrank. One of Ambush's favorite memo-ries was at Sylvia's Surprise Birthday Partylast year when Sylvia stated, "Age is just anumber and mine is unlisted!"

Guests were treated to some greateats brought in by various patrons of thebar. After celebrating for an hour and a half

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or so, white balloons and black pens were passed around for everyone to write theirpersonal message to Sylvia. Once the second line band arrived, patrons went outsidefor the balloon release. One guest noted that all of the balloons had missed the power

lines and were head-ing uptown whereSylvia and Pat resided.

The second lineband then headed toFeeling's Cafe for achampagne toast, thenon to Big Daddy's andback to The Friendly tocomplete the celebra-tion.

She will be sadlymissed by Pat and allof her friends and thosethat got the chance toknow her.

The Late Sylvia Frank & Pat Skelly @ Sylvia'sSurprise Birthday Last Year

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Glass vase with gilt bronze stand,Qing dynasty, courtesy of

Asiantiques, Winter Park, FL

The three-day weekend show opens Friday, Decem-ber 3 with an elegant preview party and seated dinnerfeaturing classic New Orleans restaurants. Tickets for theparty are $150 and $250 per person.

The show is open to the public on Saturday, Decem-ber 4 from 10am to 6:30pm, and on Sunday, December 5,from 12noon to 5pm. General admission is $15.

“New Orleans has long been a center for art andantiques, and also good living,” Stahr said. “We designedthe show’s programs and events to reflect that ambience.It’s all about connoisseurship and conviviality.”

Tickets to all events are available online atwww.winterartandantiques.com.

Proceeds benefit the Louisiana State Museum’s ac-quisition and conservation programs.

Lafitte's Presents 18th Red PartyNov. 20th Benefiting Belle Reve

Cafe Lafitte In Exile, 901 Bourbon Street, willpresent the 18th annual Red Party on Satur-day, November 20th in New Orleans. The staff

turnabout show benefits Belle Reve once again this year.

America, contact Lafitte's manager Jerry Billiot or visit Lafittes.COM.

“Repeal DADT” iPhoneApplication Released

Servicemembers United, the nation’s largest organizationof gay and lesbian troops and veterans, has released itsfirst iPhone application. The application, called “Repeal

DADT,” can be downloaded for free from the iPhone app storeimmediately.

“We are proud and excited to be able to offer our community thisinnovative new advocacy tool, especially as we approach anotherperiod in which being informed and calling senate offices will becrucial,” said Jarrod Chlapowski, Servicemembers United’s FieldDirector. “Despite the lowest budget of any organization working onthe ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ issue, Servicemembers United is committedto creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking, and this iPhoneapp is the latest manifestation of that mindset.”

Servicemembers United’s “Repeal DADT” iPhone applicationprovides users with a wide array of current information on the statusof DADT, facts and talking points, extensive polling data on gays in themilitary, and links to DADT-related social media sites and ongoingonline campaigns. The app also provides contact information for thesenate offices of each state and incorporates tap-to-call functionality,allowing users to call their senators’ offices directly from the app. Morefunctionality and features will be added in subsequent updates.

This development and release of an iPhone application as apolitical advocacy tool is a first for an LGBT organization. Anotherapplication was released in 2009 that displays the rankings of privatecorporations with respect to LGBT equality, but that applicationcontained no political advocacy functionality. The “Repeal DADT”iPhone app was developed for Servicemembers United by Wells

Consulting, LLC of Washington, DC. For more information about

Servicemembers United and “Don’t Ask,Don’t Tell,” please visitwww.ServicemembersUnited.org. Todownload the “Repeal DADT” iPhone ap-plication, please visit the iPhone app storeand search for “Repeal DADT.”

Harrah's Takes TopHonors in Strictly Slots"Best of Slots" Awards

The votes are in! Harrah’s NewOrleans hits the jackpot inStrictly Slots’ “Best of Slots”

awards for 2010. The prop-erty takes tophonors in 27 categories, including besthotel and best casino in the annualrankings, in the November issue of StrictlySlots magazine.

”It is an honor to be recognized as thebest in 27 categories,” said Dan Real,senior vice president and general man-ager of Harrah’s New Orleans. “This honoris a representation of the hard work anddedication of our employees and the com-mitment we have to our community toprovide world class entertainment to lo-cals and visitors alike.”

Strictly Slots readers ranks Harrah’sNew Orleans number one in categoriesranging from accommodations, gaming,service and dining. The award-winninghotel located at the foot of Canal Streetplaces first as the best overall casino hotelfeaturing the best hotel rooms. The casinois rated best overall in the country and thebest for winning big with the top videopoker, penny and high-end slots, andcomps.

In addition, Harrah’s New Orleans em-ployees rank best in categories includingslot hosts, cocktail service and slot clubstaff. When it comes to food, Harrah’s NewOrleans ranks first for best buffet and beststeakhouse for Ruth’s Chris on FultonSquare.

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