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
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)
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)
Under the Gaydar (January 2025 Event Calendar)
Happy New Year! It is 2025 and there is so much happening to kick off this year in NOLA from 12th night and the start of Mardi Gras season to some of the first gay Carnival balls. Here are just some of the hot events in December from drag shows to parades, so let us get this year started right. If you want your event listed, send me an email … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (January 2025 Event Calendar)
Under the Gaydar Holiday Edition (December 2024 Event Calendar)
Merry everything. It is the holidays in NOLA and we are dinning our gay attire. From Here are just some of the hot events in November to put drag shows to parades, there is something to brighten up your holiday spirits. Her are just a few events to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar Holiday Edition (December 2024 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – November 2024
I have always felt that the LGBTQ+ community in New Orleans is not limited geographically to our state but also Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and some parts in Texas. We have weathered many storms in our area both figuratively (close-minded bigotry) and literally (hurricanes). So I consider all the bars along the Gulf Coast (and our entire state) as part of the NOLA … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – November 2024
Under the Gaydar (November 2024 Event Calendar)
We are now officially in the holiday season in NOLA. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend in the Crescent City. Here are just some of the hot events in November to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: * NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway Plaza., 500 N. … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2024 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – October 2024
Bartenders are some of the most artistic people in the city. I believe that being an artist lends itself to being a good bartender. That is why so many actors or singers start out as bartenders. Most good bartenders have flair and charisma. That is definitely true of my bartender for the month of October - Seth … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – October 2024
Under the Gaydar – The Official Gay Halloween Guide
Boo Girl! It is Halloween in New Orleans and there are so many spooky and festive gay happenings in and around the holiday. And we also have Taylor Swift in tow for three days, which will be scary if you aren’t able to get a ticket to her now, but I hope the odds are ever in your favor. Here are just some of the hot events in October to put on your “Gaydar.” If you … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar – The Official Gay Halloween Guide
Bartender of the Month – September 2024
The best thing for a case of the nerves is a case of vodka. And this is why bartenders are so important in our culture and especially in the New Orleans culture. My Bartender of the Month for September can be found at the Bourbon Pub & Parade. Ky Harper (they/them) is originally from Plano, Texas, but has now lived in New Orleans … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – September 2024