The Mayor of Oak Street by Vincent Traughber Meis. Nine Star Press, 2021 Destination: High school and college. For many gay men, this novel will read like a personal time machine. All the emotions associated with emerging sexual awareness are here—lust, confusion, anxiety. Along his journey, our protagonist experiences people and things that will resonate … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Mayor of Oak Street
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Daniel Nardicio and Dworld Nola present The Devil Wears Nada -Nola
NYC/Nola nightlife promoter Daniel Nardicio, responsible for some of New York’s most scandalous gay eventsbrings you The Devil Wears Nada -Nola (a naked bar night) special Masked Ball Edition Friday, Oct 29th 9pm-4am $30 in advance, $40 at door (naked or in underwear)With DJ Johnny Dynell Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude … [Read more...] about Daniel Nardicio and Dworld Nola present The Devil Wears Nada -Nola
Trodding the Boards October 5, 2021
Matilda, the Musical at Slidell Little Theatre [Knowing the production would have closed prior to this publication date, I posted the following on Facebook the day after seeing Matilda, the Musical. I’m including it here to let readers know what’s happening in St. Tammany Parish.] Congratulations to the cast and krewe of Slidell Little Theater's Matilda! Director Scott … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 5, 2021
Under the Gaydar (October 2021 Events Calendar)
Under the Gaydar You can’t keep a good city down. New Orleans and its surrounding parishes are resilient and when we bounce back, we do it in style. We celebrate everything about life including the hardships and Ida was just one of them. Your problems will be there in the morning, so let yourself heal, by going to an event, enjoying food, music and great … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (October 2021 Events Calendar)
Halloween New Orleans ARCADE, a Fundraiser for Project Lazarus
Halloween New Orleans (HNO) is an all-volunteer organization with an important philanthropic goal: to raise as much money as possible for Project Lazarus through producing the best Halloween event in New Orleans.Project Lazarus began in 1985 to provide end-of-life care for people dying of AIDS. HNO was committed to supporting these individuals and provided desperately needed … [Read more...] about Halloween New Orleans ARCADE, a Fundraiser for Project Lazarus
Nola Softball League to host Bourbon Street Classic Invitational
NOLA Softball League (NSL), New Orleans’ only non-profit LGBTQ+ softball league, is holding its 10th annual Bourbon Street Classic Invitational: A Decade of Decadence! Beginning Friday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 3rd, enjoy the fabulous fall weather while you get your fixin’ of peanuts and Cracker Jack! Over 40 teams from across the country will be competing for the … [Read more...] about Nola Softball League to host Bourbon Street Classic Invitational
Bartender Spotlight: September 2021
My choice for this month has been a long time coming. I had originally scheduled him for April 2020 and we all know what happened then. The world, Ambush Magazine and the industry got put on an unscheduled hiatus. Now as we slowly come back, I am happy to name Grant Dane Kay as September Bartender of the Month. I was on a recent adventure in … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: September 2021
Trodding the Boards September 21, 2021
Rent at 30 by Ninety Theatre through October 3 It's been a tough month or so for theaters in our area what with first the Delta variant surge and then Hurricane Ida’s devastation. Many have had to cancel or postpone productions as they’ve dealt with damage to their structures, uprooted rehearsal schedules, and/or concerns about cast, crew, staff & audience members who … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards September 21, 2021
Ida, Entergy, and the City Council
Losing power during a hurricane is a reasonable expectation; however, a city-wide blackout inNew Orleans was not supposed to happen. The fact that it did raises serious questions about thefuture of Entergy’s exclusive monopoly in New Orleans and that's why I'm running for City Council. In 2017, the New Orleans City Council, which has the sole authority to regulate Entergy … [Read more...] about Ida, Entergy, and the City Council
Don Stratton (1944-2021)
Don Stratton, a founding member of the Krewe of Armeinius, passed away on August 30, 2021 at his home in New Orleans, one day before his 77th birthday. He was born on August 31, 1944 in New Orleans to Fred and Mae Stratton, who predeceased him. A graduate of John McDonogh High School on Esplanade Avenue, Stratton began his career working for Kemper Insurance. For over 50 … [Read more...] about Don Stratton (1944-2021)