Malaysia Walker and Will Antill will lead the 2025 Gay Easter Parade. Malaysia Walker was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, who now resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is very familiar with many obstacles faced by the transgender communities throughout the South. Her passion for equality, respect, and acknowledgement of the issues faced in the LGBTQIA+ community … [Read more...] about Malaysia Walker and Will Antill Named 2025 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals
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Rawhide Closes Temporarily / New Manager Wanted
On Friday, March 14, Rawhide employees showed up to work to find the locks on the door had been changed. The bar has been closed since then. Contrary to speculation (much of it on social media), the bar has not been sold or closed permanently. Owner Tom Wood plans to reopen Rawhide as soon as possible. When asked why he shuttered the bar, Wood said, “lack of suitable help and … [Read more...] about Rawhide Closes Temporarily / New Manager Wanted
Bartender Spotlight
Sometimes you meet a bartender who just immediately endears himself to you. My bartender spotlight this month is one of those people. I am talking about the wonderful Nick Renuoff at the Phoenix Bar, located at 941 Elysian Fields Avenue. Maybe it is his twisted sense of humor, his sharp wit, his ability to make a strong drink or his devilish smile. I am not sure what … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Trodding the Boards March 7, 2025
Curtain Up Now that Mardi Gras is just a happy memory, it’s time for theater to move back indoors again. Through the beginning of Jazzfest, lots of shows will be debuting on local stages from Metairie to the Northshore to the West Bank. Hope you’ll be able to check out some--or all--of the following. Coming to bat at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre is the Jefferson … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 7, 2025
The Rockford Files: Jock-A-Mo-Fee-Na-Ne Why Mardi Gras Is More Important Than The Rent
Its' Mardi Gras time, motherf*ckers! The season is upon us, and now that the Super Bowl is out of the way, New Orleans can get down to business. If you've ever visited the Crescent City during Carnival season, you know that is something that natives take very seriously. How seriously? If forced to choose between paying rent on time and affording the perfect Mardi Gras … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files: Jock-A-Mo-Fee-Na-Ne Why Mardi Gras Is More Important Than The Rent
Under the Gaydar (March 2025 Event Calendar)
Happy Mardi Gras, St. Patrick and St. Joseph Days, too. There is no other place to celebrate a holiday or any other special occasion. Honestly, our city is fun year round and has so much festively gay things to do, it is exhilarating. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (March 2025 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards February 24, 2025
Brechtfest VI at the AllWays Lounge Sure New Orleans has potholes and too many corrupt politicians and a crumbling education system. But it also has phenomenal restaurants, vibrant art galleries & museums, and Mardi Gras. Add to that latter list, Brechtfest whose sixth iteration recently appeared in the Twilight Room of the AllWays Lounge. Regrettably, productions of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 24, 2025
The Rockford Files: Two Priests and a Rabbi… Faith, The Final Frontier
Two priests and a rabbi are standing around comparing methods used in dividing their congregations’ weekly offerings. The first priest states: " I draw a circle on the ground, and I stand in the middle. I toss the week's offerings into the air, and whatever falls outside the circle is for the heavenly father; whatever falls inside the circle is for … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files: Two Priests and a Rabbi… Faith, The Final Frontier
Trodding the Boards February 14, 2025
Timbuktu, USA at The New Marigny Theatre My last column included a brief write-up of Intramural Theater’s recent production of Timbuktu, USA, but it merits a few more words as such inspired madness doesn’t grace our stages too often. Ken Prestininzi’s absurdist comedy tells the wild story of Kelly Kilkenny, an oversexed Secretary of State, who having once been passed over … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 14, 2025
Greater New Orleans PrimeTimers
An Interview with Dr. Graham McDougall PrimeTimers Worldwide, Inc. is a network of groups for mature gay, bisexual, and transgender men. Their focus is creating a supportive atmosphere with educational, cultural, and social activities. There are over 70 chapters in the United States and Canada, and independent groups in Australia, Columbia, Denmark, Ecuador, Great Britain, … [Read more...] about Greater New Orleans PrimeTimers
