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The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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The Official Gay Halloween Guide (October 2026 Event Calendar)

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It’s Halloween in New Orleans and there are all kinds of things that go bump in the night.  Here are just a  few of the hot happenings during the October Spooky Season. If you want your event listed, send an email to ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Monday: ·         NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly … [Read more...] about The Official Gay Halloween Guide (October 2026 Event Calendar)

Bartender of the Month (September 2026)

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The hospitality community in New Orleans is enriched by remarkable individuals, particularly the bartenders who exemplify warmth and professionalism.  Among them, Kory Poole stands out as an exceptional figure in the industry.  Originally hailing from Houston, Kory relocated to New Orleans in 2015 and has been a part of Oz New Orleans since August, following a … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month (September 2026)

Trodding the Boards September 16, 2026

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Curtain Up The fall season has come upon us, and with it plays, musicals, and all sorts of things to keep us entertained through the Holidaze. Here are some of the upcoming events worth checking out. On the occasion the of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, Jefferson Performing Arts is presenting Come From Away through September 20 at the Jefferson Performing Arts … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards September 16, 2026

Bartender of the Month

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One of the most rewarding aspects of writing the Bartender of the Month feature is the opportunity to explore new bars, restaurants, and talented bartenders throughout the Gulf South. This month, I am pleased to highlight Heath Jason Vince, a Louisiana native hailing from Franklinton. Seeking greater opportunities in the hospitality and creative sectors, he relocated to … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month

Official Southern Decadence Event Guide (September 2026 Event Calendar)

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It is Southern Decadence and things are heating up on the streets, in the clubs, bars and restaurants and at special events all around the city.  Here are just a  few of the hot happenings during Decadence and the rest of the month of September. If you want your event listed, send an email to ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Monday: ·        … [Read more...] about Official Southern Decadence Event Guide (September 2026 Event Calendar)

Bobby Fieseler Eulogy for Frank Perez – August 15, 2026

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I entered the gravitational life force of Frank Perez (historian, author, tour guide and barfly) in 2014 shortly after his stairwell dive, a three-story drunken plummet that was supposed to kill him, then was supposed to slow him down, and then became just another story in his arsenal... He’d already co-published In Exile, the first major work of queer NOLA history, and was … [Read more...] about Bobby Fieseler Eulogy for Frank Perez – August 15, 2026

Trodding the Boards August 16, 2026

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New in New York Heading up to New York recently, what with orange dust from Canadian wildfires drifting east and news of tragic wars making headlines, I was in the mood for something that would bring a smile to my face. So no Death of a Salesman for me (tho everyone I know who saw the recent revival loved it); instead, bring on pure mindless, more or less, entertainment. Was … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards August 16, 2026

Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez (1968 – 2026)

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Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez (1968 – 2026) – historian, tour guide, educator, former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal, Editor-in-Chief of Ambush Magazine and Executive Director of the LGBT+ Archives Project – passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 8, following a sudden and valiant fight with cancer. He was 57 years old. Perez is survived by his loving partner of 12 … [Read more...] about Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez (1968 – 2026)

Trodding the Boards July 31, 2026

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2026 Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award winner On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award (GAA) is Crescent City Stage’s production of Primary Trust, Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about how one damaged man confronts the world which Michael A. Newcomer directed to … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 31, 2026