I love horror movies and drag queens, so I was very excited about seeing the new Advocate Originals’ Big Easy Queens now available for streaming on Hulu. It serves as an excellent watch for Pride month or any time of the year. Being a native of New Orleans, I was particularly excited to observe how they portray a film centered around NOLA. Although the movie is set in New … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Big Easy Queens
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Trodding the Boards July 9, 2025
Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am pleased to announce the nominees for the Critics’ Choice Award that will be presented as part of the 35th Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). They are: Alice by Heart presented by Loyola University, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance Anything Goes produced by Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 9, 2025
Trodding the Boards June 27, 2025
Critic’s Notebook Summer Lyric Theatre (SLT) presented a near perfect production of A Chorus Line at Tulane’s Dixon Hall recently (June 19-22); it probably would’ve been perfect had not some of the mylar on the panels standing in for rehearsal hall mirrors gotten distractingly scrunched up (at least at the performance I attended; I trust that was corrected for the rest of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 27, 2025
Under the Gaydar (July 2025 Event Calendar)
Let freedom ring! In NOLA, we take pride in all months of the year, but especially in July. So celebrate the month with lots of festivals, parties and events. Here are just some of the hot events in July. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2025 Event Calendar)
Obituary: Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen
Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen, 84, died at home on April 16, 2025, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Originally from Houston, Texas, Buddy served as an E-3 fire chief in the U.S. Air Force while stationed in Iwo Jima. Discharged from the military for being gay, Buddy vowed never to work anywhere he couldn’t be open about his orientation. While working at the Caverns on Bourbon Street in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen
Bartender of the Month – June 2025
My bartender of the month is a beloved local figure, and I can think of no one more deserving to be highlighted during Pride month than Ashlee Logan from the Corner Pocket. Originally hailing from Starkville, MS, Ashlee relocated to New Orleans the day after her high school graduation on May 21, 1988. This is quite surprising, as she appears to be no older than 35. After … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – June 2025
Trodding the Boards June 20, 2025
The Imaginary Invalid at Tulane’s Lupin Theater through June 22 Want to go see a doctor or two especially when they're likely to be a quack? Of course not! Unless, that is, they're on stage at Tulane’s Lupin Theater for the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s (NOSF) production of The Imaginary Invalid. In fact, there's not even any need for insurance to ensure a grand … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 20, 2025
The Rockford Files: Grammar Yahtzee – Why Syntax Is Sexy
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s probably you: a man can use correct grammar and still be hot enough to blow your back out. It's time to bust the myth of the grammar nerd. You know the stereotype: pale, hunched over, wearing Crocs with socks, correcting people's tweets and whispering "could have, not could of" at parties they weren't invited to. It's my Daddy … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files: Grammar Yahtzee – Why Syntax Is Sexy
Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
Get ready to sip, savor, and slay! The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown is turning up the heat with an unforgettable Drag Brunch at its signature restaurant, Passé, on Sunday, June 29th at 11 AM.This lively and high-energy event will feature dazzling drag performances, mouthwatering brunch favorites, and an unbeatable vibe. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, with … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
Trodding the Boards June 6, 2025
Clown Bar 2 at The AllWays Lounge through June 6 If you’re looking for a romantic clown comedy murder mystery musical--and who isn’t these days?!--head to The Twilight Room at The AllWays Lounge for The NOLA Project’s production of Adam Szymkowicz’s Clown Bar 2. It’s a follow-up to the playwright’s Clown Bar, which NOLA Project produced 10 years ago, and, rather than try … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 6, 2025
