Written by Mike Sullivan I met Rip and Marsha a few years after I moved to New Orleans in 1981. We were neighbors on Bourbon Street and worked together at the old Petunia’s restaurant. We remained close friends until their deaths in 2017. In the 30+ years we knew each other, they published Ambush Magazine and became fixtures in the French Quarter. Every Mardi Gras … Continue Reading Article about Mardi Gras Memories and a Pink Glitter Tribute
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Psst…Kindness is a Superpower
(Pass it on) There comes a time in a gay man’s life when survival is no longer the only goal. When there are more years behind than ahead, the protests, the loudness, the proving, the need to be noticed—all of that softens. In that quieter stage, what arises, if you live long enough, is perspective. From this perspective emerges an irrefutable truth: we are here because … Continue Reading Article about Psst…Kindness is a Superpower
Trodding the Boards February 6, 2026
Water for Elephants at the Saenger Theatre through February 8 If you want to get into the Carnival spirit by watching high-flying acrobatics and spectacular circus acts from the comfort of a seat, by all means head to the Saenger Theatre where Water for Elephants is playing through Sunday, February 8. On the other … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards February 6, 2026
OK Fine, I’ll Be Gay for Carnival
I’ve never gotten very excited about the Carnival season or Mardi Gras, but I would be very disappointed if the rest of you decided to take on that attitude. I feel much more comfortable and content at small gatherings of close friends than with large crowds of acquaintances. If I go to a party, after saying hello to the hosts, the next order of business is finding a kindred … Continue Reading Article about OK Fine, I’ll Be Gay for Carnival
The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)
It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and that means beads, balls and, of course, parties galore. Here are just some of the hot events in February. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 4pm. NOAGE’s … Continue Reading Article about The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – January 2026
I began January with a brief visit to Navarre Beach, and during one of the nights I spent there, I visited the remarkable LGBTQ+ bar in Pensacola known as The Roundup. I cannot express enough positive things about this bar and its staff. The hospitality extended by everyone, from the security personnel at the entrance to the owners, was exceptional. I was particularly impressed … Continue Reading Article about Bartender of the Month – January 2026
Trodding the Boards January 23, 2026
Fat Ham at Dillard University's Cook Theater through February 6 Forsooth, get thee to Fat Ham, the brilliant Pulitzer Prize-winning dramedy being given its regional premiere by The NOLA Project at Dillard University's Cook Theater. Playwright James Ijames has reconfigured Hamlet so that its famously dysfunctional … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 23, 2026
Ambush on the road: New York
I recently took a very large bite out of the Big Apple on a quick long-weekend trip to New York, a special birthday gift to myself. I absolutely love this fabulous city for countless reasons—from the shopping and Broadway to the gay scene, the restaurant scene, and the endless fun to be found everywhere in between. My friend Jeff Mallon and I flew out mid-morning on Thursday … Continue Reading Article about Ambush on the road: New York
