Roy Haylock in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Surreal. That’s how it felt sitting in one of the most historic West End theaters and watching New Orleans’ own Roy Haylock perform in a hit musical. And when he entered in drag and got huge applause from the adoring sold-out house--even more surreal. Anyone who remembers when Bianca Del Rio hosted Drag Bingo at Oz … [Read More...] about Everybody’s Talking About Bianca
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The “Official” Dish June 18, 2019
By Tomy Acosta
Dear Ambush Nation, Another Pride Weekend in New Orleans is in the books and from the amount of glitter and rainbow confetti along the streets of the French Quarter, it appears to have been a smashing success! There were plenty of activities for people to enjoy throughout the weekend. The highlights of Pride were the Pride Parade on Saturday night and the … [Read More...] about The “Official” Dish June 18, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings June 4—17, 2019
By Tony Leggio
What have you done to make yourself feel proud? Pride is here, and this issue’s Hot Happenings is filled with exciting events around the city. So enjoy! Go out and show your Pride! (If you have a fundraiser, party, show, or event coming up, and would like to be listed in the calendar, please email me at ledgemgp@gmail.com). Weekly Events EVERYDAY Happy Hour: The … [Read More...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings June 4—17, 2019
Feeling Heard
One random evening, while scrolling through Instagram, I came across a post with a link to a news story. I clicked on the link and watched the video, which revealed my “social media friend” has a disability. The news story was about Chase, a 26-year-old guy in New Orleans who has Becker Muscular Dystrophy. With the help of a group called Ainsley’s Angels, Chase was able … [Read More...] about Feeling Heard
New Orleans Pride Grand Marshal Dr. Dery Interview
New Orleans Pride is excited to have Dr. MarkAlain Dery as Local Grand Marshal for Pride 2019. Dr. Dery is the Chief Innovation Officer with Access Health Louisiana and the Medical Director for the AIDS Education & Training Center Program (AETC). We recently caught up with Dr. Dery to discuss Pride, and HIV in New Orleans. Ordinary is not a word that would be used … [Read More...] about New Orleans Pride Grand Marshal Dr. Dery Interview
Big Freedia New Orleans Pride Interview
Q: You are headlining at New Orleans Pridefest on June 8th, and you will be the Celebrity Grand Marshal of the Pride Parade. What does it mean to you, to headline your hometown Pride? A: I’m humbled to be doing this for my city of New Orleans, and for Bounce music as a whole. I’m sure it’s going to be a great experience, very exciting, and fun for me and the … [Read More...] about Big Freedia New Orleans Pride Interview
