There is so much to be thankful for this November in NOLA. The weather has cooled and there are lots of fun events. Here are just some of the hot happenings 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; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St. 6 p.m. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2022 Event Calendar)
Dollywood Dreams (Ambush on the Road)
There is nothing like a summer road trip with the girls to help you forget all the stress life brings. Recently, my friends and I took a fun-filled four-day road trip pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge and the home of Dollywood. It was a weekend of rednecks, rhinestones and roller coasters. As many road trips start, we all met up at the Phoenix to … [Read more...] about Dollywood Dreams (Ambush on the Road)
Under the Gaydar (October 2022 Event Calendar)
Something Wicked Is Coming! October has so many events, festivals and parties, it’s scary. Here are just some of the hot happenings in October 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. 6 p.m. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (October 2022 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight
Lots of people like going to their favorite bars and while I believe that people do visit bars they like, I also think that an equal amount of people go to see their favorite bartenders. A really good bartender can increase a bar’s business substantially. My newest Bartender Spotlight is on one of those star bartenders at The Phoenix. Jeff Seaver is hospitality … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Official Southern Decadence Event Guide & September Event Calendar
Something Decadent this way comes! It is Southern Decadence in NOLA, one of the largest LGBTQ+ holidays in the country. There are lots of parties and events the first weekend as well as the rest of September. So fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy month! Here are just some of the hot happenings in September to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want … [Read more...] about Official Southern Decadence Event Guide & September Event Calendar
Bartender Spotlight
The summertime may be slow for other businesses, but it seems that the bar industry is always busy. There is no better place to escape the brutal heat of a New Orleans summer than relaxing in a bar drinking a cool beverage and chatting with fascinating people. My bartender spotlight is the fabulous Andy Savage who can be found slinging drinks at Betty’s Bar & … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (August 2022 Event Calendar)
I know it’s August and so very hot, but as we get closer to Southern Decadence, things are really going to start heating up. Here are just some of the hot happenings in August 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 Under the Gaydar (August 2022 Event Calendar)
Under the Gaydar (July 2022 Event Calendar)
It’s July and summer is rolling along like the mighty Mississippi River. Here are just some of the hot happenings 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. 6 p.m. (not walking on 6/4) NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2022 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight
Bartenders have always been classified in my book as good people. They are great listeners, fun, witty and, most of all, serve you cocktails. They are everything I ever wanted in a person and they give me vodka. My bartender for the month of May is just an all-around great guy. He is festive, polite, professional, and a master mixologist. I am speaking of none other than … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (June 2022 Event Calendar)
It’s summertime in New Orleans, so get ready for some hot days and even hotter nights as there are so many things going on this Pride month. Here are just some of the hot happenings 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; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (June 2022 Event Calendar)