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 … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 24, 2023
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Under the Gaydar (February Event Calendar)
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 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (February Event Calendar)
The 71st Miss Universe Pageant
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 … [Read more...] about The 71st Miss Universe Pageant
Trodding the Boards January 10, 2023
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 … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 10, 2023
Bartender Spotlight
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, … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Endymion and the Problem with Parades
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 … [Read more...] about Endymion and the Problem with Parades
Announcing King Cake Queen XXVIII—Bootsie DeVille, Queen of the Neon Labyrinth
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce Bootsie DeVille will reign as King Cake Queen XXVIII over the Krewe of Queenateenas. DeVille comes to the position with a wealth of gay Carnival experience, having served as King Armeinius XXXVIII, Queen Petronius L, Queen Amon-Ra LVII, Captain of Petronius seven times, as well as having served on the Boards of Armeinius, Amon-Ra, … [Read more...] about Announcing King Cake Queen XXVIII—Bootsie DeVille, Queen of the Neon Labyrinth
Under the Gaydar (January 2023 Event Calendar)
Happy New Year! And with the new year comes new adventures. So start your fabulous journey in NOLA with fabulous events, parties and festivals. And let’s not forget the kick off the Carnival season. No time to waste. Let 2023 be the year of the party! Here are just some of the hot happenings in January to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (January 2023 Event Calendar)
New Orleans Ballet Association presents dance phenomenon Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for one night only
New Orleans, LA (December 6, 2022) — New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now at www.nobadance.com. For “the funniest night you will ever have at the ballet” (The Sunday Times, UK), catch the long-awaited … [Read more...] about New Orleans Ballet Association presents dance phenomenon Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for one night only
Trodding the Boards December 27, 2022
The Year in Review 2022 was bookended by two phenomenal productions. The first was the regional premiere of Twelfth Night, The Musical, a new (2018), buoyant adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy by up’n’coming composer Shaina Taub. The second was an original, witty deconstruction with meta touches of Shrek The Musical that was far more enjoyable than that often plodding … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 27, 2022
