The recent controversy surrounding Wood Enterprises seems to have quieted down. For those readers who have been in a coma or may not otherwise know, Tom Wood aroused the anger of a significant portion of the leather community earlier this year when it was revealed that he was responsible for the closure of the Phoenix’s upstairs darkroom. A boycott of Wood owned … [Read more...] about Gay Bars, Gender Discrimination, and Boycotts—1980s Style
James Andrew Mondoro
James Andrew Mondoro, 58, of New Orleans, Louisiana, and formerly of Dunellen, New Jersey, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans surrounded by his loving family on June 28. Son of Joseph and Nina Mondoro, Jim was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, and spent most of his childhood in Dunellen where he graduated from Dunellen High School in 1978 and was an active … [Read more...] about James Andrew Mondoro
Grand Revelers’ Conclave Set for July 18
On Thursday, July 18, at the corner of Royal and St. Ann Streets in the French Quarter, the Mystik Krewe du Rue Royale Revelers will hold its monthly Grand Reveler Conclave. Members of the Krewe and other interested parties will gather at 801 Royal for cocktails and bites before stepping outside to witness the release of black or white smoke from krewe captain Frank Perez’s … [Read more...] about Grand Revelers’ Conclave Set for July 18
The Women of Dauphine
Deb Jannerson. The Women of Dauphine. Nine Star Press, 2019. 221 pages The Women of Dauphine is New Orleans poet and essayist Deb Jannerson’s debut novel, and while it is aimed at young adults, it is not an easy or comfortable read. It is perhaps better to say this is a necessarily uncomfortable read. At the heart of the story is lesbian ghost … [Read more...] about The Women of Dauphine
GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
In 1987, the late, great Marcy Marcell founded the Gay Appreciation Awards. She later sold the Gay Appreciation Awards to Ambush Magazine. For thirty-two years, the Gay Appreciation Awards have provided an opportunity to celebrate the incredible contributions and colorful tapestry of our community. While most of the winners are determined by popular vote, the … [Read more...] about GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
The Cabildo
No visit to New Orleans would be complete without a stop at Jackson Square, which is where you will find the Cabildo. This elegant Spanish colonial building neighbors St. Louis Cathedral and houses many rare artifacts of America’s history. In commemoration of the city’s 300th anniversary, the Louisiana State Museum debuted a new exhibition, We Love You, New Orleans!, … [Read more...] about The Cabildo
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George Washington commandeered airports, probably in order to protect his troops from cancer causing windmills on all the farms they would have had to march through without airplanes. The moon is a part of Mars. Cofveve. Unlettered, unread, stupid Presidents are nothing new. Neither are corrupt Presidents. Ditto for incompetent Presidents. We’ve … [Read more...] about $750.00 Per Day
Grand Revelers’ Conclave
About a dozen people gathered recently at the corner of Royal and St. Ann Streets to witness the release of black smoke at the conclusion of the Mystik Krewe du Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural conclave. Black smoke rises from the balcony at the corner of Royal and St Ann Streets indicating six more weeks of winter (just kidding) a Grand Reveler has not yet been chosen. … [Read more...] about Grand Revelers’ Conclave
Book Review: Brown White Black
The Drama of Celebrity. Sharon Marcus. Princeton University Press, 2019. 328 pages. The Drama of Celebrity by Sharon Marcus, the Orlando Harriman Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, is a must read for anyone interested in an intellectual understanding of how celebrity works. Why do so many people care so much about … [Read more...] about Book Review: Brown White Black
Police Can Be So Adamant
Now that Pride month is over and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising has come and gone, the marking of this milestone year will now be written into the history books. The most significant—perhaps “remarkable” is the better word—legacy of this year’s celebration is the official apology issued by the NYPD. Commenting on the raid that helped spark the modern … [Read more...] about Police Can Be So Adamant
