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The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Obituary: Marilyn McConnell

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Marilyn Celeste McConnell died under hospice care at St. Anna's at Lambeth House on Saturday, March 30, 2025. She was 91 years old. Marilyn was born in 1933 to Mary Celeste Dossel McConnell and Milton Hayes McConnell. After graduation from Hillsborough High School, Marilyn received her R.N. from Orange Memorial Nursing School. She later earned her bachelor's degree in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Marilyn McConnell

Who and What I’m Following During This Stupid Coup

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Beginning on November 5 and until late January, I felt an intense need to ignore the news media, social media, and any other media that might remind me of what was coming. It was too much. It was overwhelming. It still is, but I’m not looking away anymore. I’ve noticed that many mainstream news outlets and legacy media (e.g. The New York Times, The Washington Post, the PBS … [Read more...] about Who and What I’m Following During This Stupid Coup

Fire at American Townhouse

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The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a fire early this morning at American Townhouse, 1012 N. Rampart Street. The fire broke out around 2:30am in the kitchen at the rear of the building. The second alarm fire was under control within an hour.  The bar was closed at the time and there were no injuries. According to NOLA.com, an earlier fire occurred on the exterior … [Read more...] about Fire at American Townhouse

Malaysia Walker and Will Antill Named 2025 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals

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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

Rawhide Closes Temporarily / New Manager Wanted 

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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

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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

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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

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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