I walked away from the institution, but somehow faith followed me home. Alright… let’s talk about the thing we’re not supposed to talk about at brunch unless someone’s had at least two mimosas and one emotional breakthrough: Religion. Yeah, I said it. Don’t clutch your pearls—unless they’re vintage, in which case, respect. I usually avoid this topic because … [Read more...] about Excommunicated, Still Connected
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2026 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Kenneth Mitchell
Kenneth "Kenn" Mitchell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards on July 25th. Mitchell has lived a life of service to the LGBTQ+ community for over 50 years. Kenneth J. Mitchell was born, raised, and educated in New Orleans, and he became an activist soon after coming out in the mid 1970s. He has spent a lifetime doing the quiet … [Read more...] about 2026 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Kenneth Mitchell
Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2026 Gay Appreciation Awards
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 5 in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners will be announced at the GAA Gala which will be held at The Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferinand Street) on Saturday, July 25 from 6 to 9 pm. The 2026 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips with local … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2026 Gay Appreciation Awards
Trodding the Boards July 9, 2026
Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s Critics’ Choice Award that will be presented as part of the 36th Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). They are: Carousel produced by Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane UniversityThe Crucible produced by Fat SquirrelThe Drowsy Chaperone presented by New … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 9, 2026
Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Let freedom ring in New Orleans in the month of July. Show your rainbow colors alongside the stars and stripes at the various events. Here are just some of the hot events in July. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards June 26, 2026
Echoes of the Heart at NOCCA’s Press Street Station Sometimes you don't realize how much you've missed something until you reencounter it after too long an absence. For example, billed as “a cabaret experience”, The NOCCA Stage Company’s recent original song cycle Echoes of the Heart took me back to the heyday of Le Chat Noir, that intimate boîte run by the stylish … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 26, 2026
Trodding the Boards June 18, 2026
Once at Le Petit Theatre through June 21 Based on the Oscar-winning movie that was kinda based on real life, Once is a “Czech girl meets Irish boy, boy almost gets girl, boy goes back to old girlfriend” tale. Or “Guy” and “Girl” as they’re called here. That Once rejects a “and they lived happily ever after” ending is refreshing and it’s not without its charms. But cliches … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 18, 2026
New Orleans Film Society presents Pride Screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist
The New Orleans Film Society will present a special NOFS/365 Pride screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist on Monday, June 22, at 7:30pm at The Broad Theater (636 N. Broad St.). The screening will be followed by a talkback with directors Sergio Andrés Lobo-Navia and Jarret Lofstead. George Dureau: New Orleans Artist explores the life and legacy of … [Read more...] about New Orleans Film Society presents Pride Screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist
Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
I discovered my next Bartender of the Month during an extraordinary Pride Brunch hosted by the Krewe of Petronius, where Bill Ware showcased his talents as the bartender. This vibrant and energetic drag brunch is a testament to the demanding nature of bartending in such lively environments, where the combination of drinking and brunching creates a unique atmosphere. Bill … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
First annual Lafcadio Fest to be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
The Japan Society of New Orleans and the New Orleans Jazz Museum will present the first annual Lafcadio Fest, a daylong festival honoring the life and legacy of author Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904). The festival will be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum from 10:30am– 4:30pm on Saturday, June 20. Born on the Greek island of Lefkada, Hearn led a cosmopolitan life that ranged … [Read more...] about First annual Lafcadio Fest to be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
