NOAGE is hosting a Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness on Saturday, May 16 at the Ochsner Center for Academic Excellence. Last year, NOAGE’s symposium at the same venue was focused specifically on issues related to aging. This year’s event will feature a variety of speakers (healthcare professionals, community leaders, etc.) presenting on various topics related to LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
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Bartender Spotlight (April 2026)
Festival season has arrived in New Orleans, bringing with it bustling bars filled with both locals and visitors. Among the most favored spots, particularly in this delightful weather, is the Bourbon Pub & Parade, home to our featured bartender, Fernando Rodriguez. Nothing beats sitting at this fabulous drinking establishment when all the doors are open to the street and you … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight (April 2026)
The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
I’m old enough to have been around these gay-borhood blocks a few times. I’ve seen styles, rules, and go-go boy templates cycle through the G.L.O.W community many times. (Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever). So when I tell you I love men who wear nail polish, I’m not talking about a trend or a fetish. I’m talking about a signal. A conscious choice. A quiet act of self-acknowledgement … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
Trodding the Boards April 14, 2026
Curtain Up What with French Quarter Fest and Jazzfest, there isn’t as much theatrical activity, especially on the Southshore, going on this April. Still, there are quite a few shows worth checking out on both sides of Lake Pontchartrain this month and next. Le Petit Theatre continues its 109th season with Yasmina Reza’s 2009 Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards April 14, 2026
Bartender of the month (April 2026)
One of the beauties of Ambush, which spans the Gulf South, lies in the chance to connect with bartenders from various states. This month, I am featuring Silas Wright, a bartender from the esteemed Roundup in Pensacola, Florida. I first encountered Silas at the bar’s Mardi Gras Extravaganza event in January. Raised in a military family, Silas lived in eight different … [Read more...] about Bartender of the month (April 2026)
Trodding the Boards April 5, 2026
The Great Gatsby at the Saenger Theatre The Great Gatsby, a new musical, recently played at the Saenger Theatre as part of its national tour. Was it great? No. But it was better than I anticipated. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel has been adapted many times, including four movie versions and three on television. This one opened on Broadway two years ago to decent but not … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards April 5, 2026
The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 5 at 4:30pm. The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles. The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or summer suits with … [Read more...] about The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Rockford Files: Family Feud – LGB vs T
This is a wake-up call for Trans activists, and it’s coming from inside the house. Today, many gay men and lesbians find themselves in an uncomfortable position, watching visible friction between segments of the gay community and segments of the Trans activist movement intensify. The tension isn’t born of hatred but of fear that aggressive tactics are undermining decades of … [Read more...] about Rockford Files: Family Feud – LGB vs T
Under the Gaydar (April 2026 Event Calendar)
Spring is definitely in the air in New Orleans. It is festival season, Easter and a host of other celebrations. Here are just some of the hot events in April. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group: Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (April 2026 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards March 26, 2026
Guys and Dolls at Le Petit through March 29 I’ll wager you’ll leave Le Petit humming one of the songs from its current production of Guys and Dolls. Or many songs. Take Back Your Mink. If I Were a Bell. Luck Be a Lady. The title song. And more. All classics. After enduring such recent Broadway touring productions as Back to the Future: The Musical and Hell's Kitchen (not … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 26, 2026
