Christmas has passed and as we say goodbye to 2019 and usher in 2020, we start to prepare for the Carnival season in New Orleans. 12th Night is upon us and we have so much to celebrate. So get ready because things are about to get real busy! Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) occupied. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings December 31, 2019 – January 13, 2020
Bartender of the Month: Jay Jay
The Crescent City is all about “rebirth”; after Katrina, the city transformed itself for the better and keeps improving. We also now have more bars and restaurants than we have ever had and our LGBT+ bar scene is thriving. Over the years, many gay establishments have opened and closed, but recently one major transformation has been at the corner of St. Louis … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month: Jay Jay
Party Down December 17, 2019
I love a holiday, any holiday! I celebrate them all. But I especially love this time of the year that begins with Southern Decadence and ends with Christmas. Who am I kidding, I celebrate year-round, any reason for a party. The last two weeks have been a whirlwind from my Thanksgiving road trip with Mama Dawn to the crazy party scene in December, and it’s only the first … [Read more...] about Party Down December 17, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings December 17–30, 2019
It’s the holiday season and everything in NOLA is festive and gay. I love everything about this time of the year. Christmas is great, but that just heralds our next big season, Mardi Gras! 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 to be listed in the … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings December 17–30, 2019
Book of the Month: The First Wife
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
Tony’s 2019 Thanksgiving Trip
Every year for Thanksgiving, I take a road trip with my mother Dawn. It started the year of Katrina, a tough one for my Mom, with my Dad passing away a few months before Katrina and then losing her house in the storm. That Thanksgiving, she was so down, and that was never my Mom, so I decided to help her begin the holiday season right, and our road trip journey … [Read more...] about Tony’s 2019 Thanksgiving Trip
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
