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The Tenth Premiers

By Tony Leggio
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New Orleans was the stage of the launch of The Tenth on Friday, May 16 at Hyph3n Art Gallery located in the Faubourg Marigny. The Tenth is a bi-annual national magazine that documents, the history, ideas, culture and aesthetics of the black, gay community.

 

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The first volume entitled The Masters was introduced to the crowds who packed the studio to celebrate the release of this stunning publication. The photography, layout, articles and design were inspiring and visually stimulating. Many of the writers and models were present along with the creators of this incredibly progressive magazine to mingle with guests.

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The talented DJ Five! kept the party music going well into the night. There was a spotlight performer who was part of the entertainment who did a hauntingly beautiful slow rendition of Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know” that gave you goosebumps.

 

 

 

This sleek, glossy magazine retails for $40. For more information on the publication, go to www.thetenthzine.com.

 

Tony Leggio

Tony Leggio

Tony Leggio is a born and raised New Orleanian. He has over 20 years of event management experience having produced over 5,000 events locally and nationally. Tony has received numerous awards for his outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry. Besides his professional career, Anthony has played an active role in the community.He has served Event Chair of Art Against AIDS for the No/Aids Task Force for the past ten years and was honored as Humanitarian of the Year in 2010 by the organization. He is also a freelance writer who has written for USA Today, as well as several local publications.He also writes a column regularly In Ambush Magazine, plus is part of Gambit’s Big Easy Theatre Committee.Tony is a social butterfly of New Orleans that not only knows how to put on a great event but also knows how to enjoy one.
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Tony Leggio is a born and raised New Orleanian. He has over 20 years of event management experience having produced over 5,000 events locally and nationally. Tony has received numerous awards for his outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry. Besides his professional career, Anthony has played an active role in the community. He has served Event Chair of Art Against AIDS for the No/Aids Task Force for the past ten years and was honored as Humanitarian of the Year in 2010 by the organization. He is also a freelance writer who has written for USA Today, as well as several local publications. He also writes a column regularly In Ambush Magazine, plus is part of Gambit’s Big Easy Theatre Committee. Tony is a social butterfly of New Orleans that not only knows how to put on a great event but also knows how to enjoy one.

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