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Trodding the Boards February 24, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

Come Sail Away

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Calling all Caribbean Queens, Kings, and Allies; VACAYA is offering a tropical adventure on the Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas.  This 2025 Caribbean Cruise will sail seven magical nights roundtrip from The Big Easy, returning to New Orleans just in time for the biggest party in the world – Mardi Gras!   Guests getting off the cruise can enjoy a … [Read more...] about Come Sail Away

Bartender Spotlight

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I returned to Gulfport for another fabulous event at SIPPS and, behold, I found another Bartender of the Month there–they do know how to pick wonderful staff!   My bartender spotlight to start of 2025 is Kyle Simmons who is a Gulfport native. He has worked at SIPPS for seven years making the move from a totally different industry beforehand where he worked as … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Under the Gaydar (February 2025 Event Calendar)

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Happy Carnival Season and all the fun happenings that go with this special holiday until March 4!  From Gay Carnival Balls to parades, burlesque and drag shows as well as theatrical experiences and naughty nighttime fun, New Orleans and its surroundings has so much to offer. Here are just some of the hot events in February. If you want your event listed, send me an email … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (February 2025 Event Calendar)

Trodding the Boards January 31, 2025

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Timbuktu, USA at The New Marigny Theatre through February 3 A full review will follow in my next column, but if you want to see a show about some wild and wacky goings-on in Washington, D.C.--though not as wild and wacky as what’s currently going on there--head to The New Marigny Theatre for Intramural Theater’s outstanding production of Timbuktu, USA. Ken Prestininzi’s … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 31, 2025

Trodding the Boards January 13, 2025

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Good Night, Oscar at Le Petit through January 26 Le Petit is currently presenting Doug Wright’s play Good Night, Oscar. Oscar who? Oscar Levant. Oscar Levant who? I suspect those under 30 or 40, or even 50, 60 or 70 might have difficulty answering that question. Even the show’s director, A.J. Allegra, writes in a program note, “If you had asked me two years ago who Oscar … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 13, 2025