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Book of the Month: How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived

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When Leslie Jordan’s new book was released, I quickly snapped it up and finished reading it within a week. How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived is a lovely collection of stories, memories and advice from a man whose life has recently been catapulted more into the spotlight through his Instagram fame during the pandemic. Jordan has actually … Continue Reading Article about Book of the Month: How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived

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Trodding the Boards July 27, 2021

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Reverse Negative at The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts through July 31 Driving back from the North Shore recently, lightning crackled in the distance over Metairie and the West Bank. Lightning, however, had already sizzled earlier in the evening in Hammond at RoBenHood Productions and The Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts’ presentation of Reverse Negative, … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards July 27, 2021

The “Constitutional Carry” SB 118 is bad policy at its best and a moral failure at its worst.

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The memorial on the little stone church in Treme is known by the public as “The Murder Board”. Since 2007, as pastor of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, I have been researching and then posting the names of victims of violence on our Victims of Violence Memorials. For a time, the memorial was a worthy backdrop for stories about murder in New Orleans. Today, a certain kind of … Continue Reading Article about The “Constitutional Carry” SB 118 is bad policy at its best and a moral failure at its worst.

National Association of Black and White Men Together to Hold 40th Convention in New Orleans

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The National Association of Black and White Men Together (NABWMT) will hold its 40th Convention in New Orleans from July 21 to July 24. Scott Duty, Co-Chair of the convention, said, “NABWMT has been at the forefront of anti-racism initiatives, equality for all, and creating supportive environments for those interested in interracial relationships for over 40 years.” “The … Continue Reading Article about National Association of Black and White Men Together to Hold 40th Convention in New Orleans

Frank Perez Announces Candidacy for City Council

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Although it’s no secret, I am pleased to officially announce my candidacy for New Orleans City Council, District C.  District C incumbent Kristin G. Palmer is running for an At-Large seat on the Council, thus leaving the District C seat open. I’ve never run for office before but I’m no stranger to politics.  As a columnist, I’ve covered many issues concerning … Continue Reading Article about Frank Perez Announces Candidacy for City Council

Trodding the Boards July 13, 2021

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Lehrer's Lyricisms at Canal Place Cinemas on July 15 (with possibly more dates to come) Since the demise of Le Chat Noir and Mid-City Theatre, New Orleans has been hungering for a venue suitable for cabaret, revues and small-scale theater. As it turns out, the solution might’ve been right before our eyes. Lehrer's Lyricisms, a new revue featuring the songs of Tom Lehrer, … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards July 13, 2021

Hosanna! Jesus Christ Superstar rises at Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane

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Summer Lyric Theatre (SLT) was one of the first theater companies to return to live performances in Orleans Parish with a splendid presentation of Songs for a New World, done in the courtyard of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Museum last month. They followed that up a few weeks later with the Rodgers and Hammerstein revue A Grand Night for Singing performed in SLT’s … Continue Reading Article about Hosanna! Jesus Christ Superstar rises at Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane

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