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A Treasure Trove of Vintage Gay Mardi Pictures

By Frank Perez

In 1963, Arthur Jacobs came up with a great idea to drum up business for his Bourbon Street diner, The Clover Grill. He would host a costume contest on Mardi Gras, late in the afternoon after the Rex parade.  Because the Clover Grill was located in the “gay” section of Bourbon Street, directly across from Café Lafitte in Exile (the city’s oldest gay bar), the contest drew … Continue Reading Article about A Treasure Trove of Vintage Gay Mardi Pictures

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Alfred & Stewart: A Love Story that Made History

February 1, 2023 By Frank Perez

The pick-up line was direct: “You can fuck me, and I’ll suck you.”  That’s what Alfred Doolittle whispered in Stewart Butler’s ear on the night they met. The pair left Lafitte’s and immediately went to Stewart’s house.  On the way there, Alfred remarked, “You’ll probably throw me out in the morning like the rest of them.” But Stewart didn’t throw him out. The two fell … Continue Reading Article about Alfred & Stewart: A Love Story that Made History

Trodding the Boards January 24, 2023

January 27, 2023 By Brian Sands

CAVE at The Backyard Ballroom through January 27 In my 2022 Year in Review column, I lamented that a certain “NOLA quirkiness” had been missing from the season just ended. Well, leave it to Intramural Theater, which once gave us a play about a young guy sexually involved with an air conditioner, to start the new year off with some of that quirkiness with its newest … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 24, 2023

Under the Gaydar (February Event Calendar)

January 27, 2023 By Tony Leggio

It’s Mardi Gras, y’all!  Parades and Balls and Parties–Oh My!  Hold on to your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy month.  Have a fabulous and Gay Carnival.  Here are just some of the hot happenings in January to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Weekly Events Monday: *   NOAGE … Continue Reading Article about Under the Gaydar (February Event Calendar)

The 71st Miss Universe Pageant

January 20, 2023 By Brian Sands

R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe 2022 at the New Orleans Convention Center on January 14, 2023. She is the ninth Miss USA to be so honored. With a bearing reminiscent of a young Audrey Hepburn, at the press conference following the contest, Gabriel, after what must have been a very long day, was absolutely gracious as she answered each question from the media in … Continue Reading Article about The 71st Miss Universe Pageant

Trodding the Boards January 10, 2023

January 13, 2023 By Brian Sands

The Wedding Party Experience at the Margaret Place Hotel through February 3 If you’re looking to enjoy a three-hour “dance party” in a beautiful Lower Garden District courtyard while savoring some yummy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, then by all means check out The Wedding Party Experience at the Margaret Place Hotel, a new stylish venue. If, however, you want to partake … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 10, 2023

Bartender Spotlight

January 12, 2023 By Tony Leggio

I love when a new gay bar opens in the community, or technically an old new gay bar.  I went to an opening event at the Silver Fox (740 Burgundy St., formerly Rawhide) as they premiered their new craft cocktail menu and discovered my bartender spotlight there.  Fernando Rodriguez is a wonderful addition to the bartending scene in NOLA. Originally from Houston, … Continue Reading Article about Bartender Spotlight

Endymion and the Problem with Parades

January 10, 2023 By Frank Perez

When Endymion recently caused an uproar by announcing anti-Semite and racist Mel Gibson would be its Co-Grand Marshal, I rolled my eyes and thought “Here we go again.” The public outrage over such a poor choice was predictable and certainly understandable but all the pearl-clutching and shocked gasps, especially among newcomers to the city, made me chuckle and think, “If they … Continue Reading Article about Endymion and the Problem with Parades

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