I love a good romance thriller and stumbled upon one recently from Erica Spindler called The First Wife. These type of books normally would not catch my attention but a lot of the action takes place in Louisiana mostly on the Northshore area. I tell you, those people across the lake are freaky! The basic (and I mean basic) premise is a young woman marries … [Read more...] about Book of the Month: The First Wife
Party Down December 3, 2019
As I write this, heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, I am grateful for so many things. Earlier this year, I had to go to a luncheon on the floor of the Superdome. I was busy at work and rushing around and I just wanted the event to be over. Then I stopped myself and looked around. I was having lunch on the floor of the friggin’ Superdome--how cool was … [Read more...] about Party Down December 3, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings December 3–16, 2019
With Thanksgiving behind us, that means the Christmas holidays have arrived in the Big Easy. NOLA has so many fabulously decorated presents for you to experience. So come out and enjoy a Southern holiday season. Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) busy. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or event coming up and would like … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings December 3–16, 2019
Party Down November 19, 2019
The holiday season is going full steam ahead in New Orleans. Beginning with Labor Day/Southern Decadence, our city’s holiday season goes all the way through New Year’s Day or 12th Night. Many argue, however, that our holiday season is all year long, especially in the LGBT Community. We have our holiday beacons that move us through the year -- Gay … [Read more...] about Party Down November 19, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings November 19–December 2, 2019
NOLA is one of the most unique places during the holiday season. No one dons our best gay apparel better than our city. As we approach Thanksgiving, there are so many reasons to give thanks. The fact that we have so many incredible festivals and events are just one of the many reasons. If you cannot find something to do in this city, than you are just … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings November 19–December 2, 2019
Book of the Month: Walking the Dead
I am obviously still celebrating Halloween with my choice for the book of the month in November, In fact, it was a great book to be reading over the holiday. Waking the Dead by Samuel Bowling is a Shamanic Medium of Stories of life after death. It is quite a fascinating read and Bowling is an excellent storyteller. I met Samuel at a friend’s house over the summer … [Read more...] about Book of the Month: Walking the Dead
Bartender of the Month: Princess Stephaney
My pick for bartender of the month for November is not only a great friend of mine, but a shining star in our LGBT community, an accomplished performer, and glorified local skank. I am talking about none other that Princess Stephaney. Princess has worked at Mags 940 for a little over six years. Coming from Memphis many years ago, she arrived in NOLA and took … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month: Princess Stephaney
Party Down October 22, 2019
October is here and we are enjoying those cool fall days in the high 80s. Hey, I’m just happy we are no longer in the 90’s or triple digits. But I am dying for sweater weather. One other thing the Fall season ushers in, other than better temperatures, is lots of parties, fundraisers and the start of many of the cultural organizations’ new seasons. I … [Read more...] about Party Down October 22, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings October 22, 2019
It is my favorite time of the year - Fall! Call me a basic bitch, but I love me some pumpkin spice. I also love the entire month of October, the best month of the year and not just because it’s my birthday month, although that helps. But there are so many fun things to do in NOLA. Here are just a few to keep your days (and nights) busy. (If you … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings October 22, 2019
Bartender of the Month: Joseph Visconti at Good Friends
There are several key skills it takes to be a bartender, but there is one skill I believe is a differentiating factor between a good bartender and a great one, and that is creativity. My bartender for the month of October exudes this in many ways. I am speaking about none other than Joseph Visconti at Good Friends. Joseph makes six years at this popular … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month: Joseph Visconti at Good Friends
