Entergy’s catastrophic failure during Hurricane Ida illustrated not only its incompetence, but also the City Council’s failure to use its full regulatory power over the shareholder-owned company. Entergy has a state-approved monopoly in New Orleans and its sole regulator is the New Orleans City Council. The problem is that the Council has never truly … [Read more...] about Frank Perez Commentary: The Trouble With Entergy and the City Council
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Under the Gaydar (November 2021 Events Calendar)
We survived Halloween and all things that go bump in the night. Now it is time to be thankful. With everything that has been happening over the past year and a half, the fact that we are still here is enough reason to be grateful. Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving in NOLA style with food, fun and music. Here are just some of the hot happenings in November to put on … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2021 Events Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight: October 2021
Football season is here, and there is nothing I like more than going to see a game at one of the many LGBT bars in the French Quarter. And one of my favorite bars to watch the Saints play is Crossing NOLA. It also happens to be where my Bartender of the Month for October works. Nick Schlumbrecht enhances my Saints viewing experience whether they win or … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: October 2021
Confessions from the Campaign Trail
Earlier this year when I first considered running for City Council, I floated the idea by more than a few friends. Their universal reactions were supportive, surprised at first, but very encouraging. And then, after digesting the news, they all had the same question “Was I nuts?” They had a point. The job is not easy and carries an enormous amount of … [Read more...] about Confessions from the Campaign Trail
Trodding the Boards October 19, 2021
Dear Mr. Williams at Le Petit Theatre through October 24 I had seen Bryan Batt’s reading of his one man show Dear Mr. Williams at the 2019 Tennessee Williams Festival. I admired his telling of his personal story, but felt that the sections taken from Williams’ plays and other writings slowed things down, and questioned how much they really added to the script. I’m thus … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 19, 2021
Book Review: The Mayor of Oak Street
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
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
