I love hearing stories about people who come to NOLA for a certain reason, fall in love with the city, and end up returning or staying. That is certainly true of July’s Bartender of the Month Sam Stone (what a great soap opera name) of the Bourbon Pub and Parade. He’s from Denver, Colorado, and moved to New Orleans in 2010 to attend Tulane graduating in 2014 with … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – July 2024
Under the Gaydar (July 2024 Event Calendar)
Fireworks are popping all month long with all the fabulous events happening. So let us dive right into summer! Here are just some of the hot events in July 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; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St., New … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2024 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight – June 2024
June is Pride month and a great time to visit your favorite bartenders at all the LGBTQ+ establishments and show them love & support. One of those special people who always puts a smile on my face is Jeremy Cole at Good Friends. No lie, Jeremy lifts my mood up just by being in his sphere. That is not just a sign of a good bartender but a fun-loving person in … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – June 2024
The Official Pride Guide (June 2024 Event Calendar)
Let your rainbow flags fly during this Pride month. June is full of events both pertaining to Pride and just regularly gay fabulous. Here are just some of the hot events in June 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; Audubon Park; 6500 … [Read more...] about The Official Pride Guide (June 2024 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight – May 2024
Bartenders or whatever your title of choice is (mixologist, bar chef, etc.) are an important part of the gay community. They become our confidants, our protector, our cocktail suppliers and, in some cases, our therapists. But most of all, they are our friends and for many people, our chosen family. I cannot stress what vital roles bartenders at LGBTQ+ drinking … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – May 2024
Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part II
Great – We Are Upside Down Again! Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando, Part 2 The following day, our morning routine was the same. Starbucks, water taxi and early entry to the Park. The early entry gets you into Islands of Adventure early so we rode a few of the popular rides from the day before till 9 a.m. then boarded the Hogwarts Express from … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part II
Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part I
Great – We Are Upside Down Again! Vacations can be many different things to people; relaxing, adventurous, luxurious, therapeutic or all of the above. And in some cases, they can be opportunities to bring your inner child to the surface and experience all the wonder and amazement of being swept away in a fantasy world. That was what my trip to … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part I
Under the Gaydar (May 2024 Event Calendar)
April Showers bring May Flowers. And that is true also about events. May is filled with events and parties. Here are just some of the hot events in April 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; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2024 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight
The hospitality industry in NOLA is a large and vibrant community. And like our city’s LGBTQ+ community, it is diverse, cultured, fun and unique. As I’ve always said, if you’re a successful bartender at one of the gay bars in New Orleans, you can handle any type of job, hands down. If you’ve been in the trenches through Mardi Gras and Southern … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (April 2024 Event Calendar)
April is here and so are all the fabulous festivals and parties. Get ready for a month of excitement both indoors and out. Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest and Bayou Boogaloo are just a few of the fabulous events happening. Here are just some of the hot events in April to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (April 2024 Event Calendar)