In 1987, the late, great Marcy Marcell founded the Gay Appreciation Awards. She later sold the Gay Appreciation Awards to Ambush Magazine. For thirty-two years, the Gay Appreciation Awards have provided an opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions and colorful tapestry of our community. While most of the winners are determined by popular vote, the … [Read more...] about GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
Archives for July 2019
A Sermon by Luigi Mandile (by Fr. Bill)
About ten years ago, two men came into my life and the life of our church. Some of you know them, Luigi and Sean. Since first meeting them, we have become very close. Luigi works for the church; he and Sean make their home in Chalmette with three great dogs. It is really these two that St. Anna’s, and I personally, must credit with our presence in the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about A Sermon by Luigi Mandile (by Fr. Bill)
Blue Is the Warmest Color for Chris Nagle’s Outermost Provincetown Designs
In the 1980s, Chris Nagle moved with his family to the Cape where his father’s involvement in art instruction, painting, sculpting, and carpentry provided a path toward immersion in design. Chris’ pursuit of architecture ultimately led to his teaming up with Adam Slone in 2019 to launch Provincetown’s Outermost — a collection of art and modern furnishings that might make John … [Read more...] about Blue Is the Warmest Color for Chris Nagle’s Outermost Provincetown Designs
The Cabildo
No visit to New Orleans would be complete without a stop at Jackson Square, which is where you will find the Cabildo. This elegant Spanish colonial building neighbors St. Louis Cathedral and houses many rare artifacts of America’s history. In commemoration of the city’s 300th anniversary, the Louisiana State Museum debuted a new exhibition, We Love You, New Orleans!, … [Read more...] about The Cabildo
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George Washington commandeered airports, probably in order to protect his troops from cancer causing windmills on all the farms they would have had to march through without airplanes. The moon is a part of Mars. Cofveve. Unlettered, unread, stupid Presidents are nothing new. Neither are corrupt Presidents. Ditto for incompetent Presidents. We’ve … [Read more...] about $750.00 Per Day
Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
With a record-setting number of unique nominees for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards, it's no surprise that within the first three days, we surpassed the total number of votes received last year! This year, 5,347 people cast their votes in 38 categories. Three additional awards will be presented for a total of 41 awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to be … [Read more...] about Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic
Matt Skallerud is the President of Pink Banana Media. He has been in the LGBTQ online marketing world for almost 25 years, having started GayWired.com in 1995. He now helps companies navigate online campaigns and social media amongst other marketing channels. He will also help you navigate your hypothetical scenarios in a digital world. Let’s see what advice we can rattle from … [Read more...] about Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic
Book Review: The Stonewall Reader
The Stonewall Reader Edited by the New York Public Library 336 pp. Penguin Classics There are already a great many books on the subject of the Stonewall uprising. Perhaps the best-known and most widely-read are those by Martin Duberman and David Carter, but many others have been published in recent years. With 2019 marking the 50th anniversary of the events, it was … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Stonewall Reader
Grand Revelers’ Conclave
About a dozen people gathered recently at the corner of Royal and St. Ann Streets to witness the release of black smoke at the conclusion of the Mystik Krewe du Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural conclave. The conclave is held on the third Thursday of each month to deliberate the selection of the krewe’s next Grand Reveler. All Grand Revelers—Jeff Palmquist (GR I), … [Read more...] about Grand Revelers’ Conclave
Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration
After World Pride New York is over on June 30, our King of Mardi Gras float builders, Kern Studios, will have been showcased to the world with three entries in the World Pride March. Mardi Gras meets Pride has been long overdue especially in the Big Apple. Netflix’s Queer Eye, MAC Cosmetics, and the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) will have … [Read more...] about Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration