The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling By Marcus Wilson / Senior Director / Public Affairs / Sponsored by Gilead Sciences / Intended for US audiences only For too long, conversations about HIV have centered primarily on preventing transmission. While that’s important, it often leaves out another … Continue Reading Article about The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling
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Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical at the Saenger Theatre through December 14 It had been a long day and I was in the mood for just some pure entertainment as I headed to the Saenger Theatre to see Back to the Future: The Musical. I wish I could time travel back and, instead, just have stayed home, perhaps binging on some other ‘80s nostalgia like The Golden Girls which … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025
Ambush on the road: Las Vegas
Las Vegas transcends the definition of a city; it embodies a unique experience. One might aptly describe it as a whimsical, albeit kitschy, snow globe where every element is carefully crafted for entertainment. Despite its artificiality, the city remains one of my favorite destinations. Recently, I participated in the IMEX Show event in Las Vegas, a demanding four-day … Continue Reading Article about Ambush on the road: Las Vegas
Why HIV Drug Resistance Still Matters—And What We Can Do About It
Why HIV Drug Resistance Still Matters—And What We Can Do About It By Andrew Zolopa, Treatment Medical Affairs Executive Director, Gilead Sciences and Professor of Medicine, Stanford University / Sponsored by Gilead Sciences / Intended for US audiences only Even with decades of scientific research in HIV, a major challenge faced by people with HIV (PWH) continues to be HIV … Continue Reading Article about Why HIV Drug Resistance Still Matters—And What We Can Do About It
2025 Holiday Survival Guide
2025 may be the longest decade we’ve ever survived. So much awfulness has been packed into it that it really does seem like much longer than one year. And yet it’s mostly over with, and the holiday season has arrived. After all the Scrooginess and Grinchiness we’ve witnessed, we all deserve to enjoy the season as best we can. Here are a few suggestions on how to make the most … Continue Reading Article about 2025 Holiday Survival Guide
Southern Decadence 2025 Financial Report
Congratulations to Southern Decadence 2025 for donating $24,000 to charity. Below is our annual Southern Decadence Financial Report. Southern Decadence 2025 Financial Report INCOME Fundraisers 1/1/2025 Carryover Balance from SD52 - 3979.24 5/10/2025 Announcement Party (Oz) - 2026.00 5/17/2025 Hookers Ball (Oz) - 2038.00 6/14/2025 Kerri Kolby Merchandise … Continue Reading Article about Southern Decadence 2025 Financial Report
Bartender Spotlight
My travels along the Gulf Coast lead me to one of my favorite bars just outside New Orleans several times a year. SIPPS, in Gulfport, boasts some of the most attractive and skilled bartenders in the region, and my Bartender for November is one of them, the fabulous Dakota Goldman. I had the pleasure of being served by Dakota, who, despite being relatively new … Continue Reading Article about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (December 2025 Event Calendar)
Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays in the Big Easy. This is the season of giving (and receiving). There are so many things to do that will jingle your bells and make you merry, Mary! Here are just some of the hot events in December. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly … Continue Reading Article about Under the Gaydar (December 2025 Event Calendar)
