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
Arts & Culture
Trodding the Boards July 9, 2024
Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am pleased to announce the nominees for the Critics’ Choice Award that will be presented as part of the 34th Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). They are: Carrie: Blood in the Water produced by Aqua Mob (top) April Louise and Riga Ruby in The Colored Museum; (bottom) The cast of Carrie: Blood in … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 9, 2024
Trodding the Boards June 28, 2024
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[Revised][Again] at Tulane’s Lupin Theater In the course of 90 minutes or so, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[Revised][Again] serves up, in one form or another, all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays (38, if you count Two Noble Kinsmen), plus some sonnets. The comedies and histories are well-represented, the … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 28, 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)
Rougaroux Rugby Team to be Featured in New Photography Exhibit
The Consulate General of France is set to host a photographic exhibition showcasing the Rougaroux, New Orleans’ first LGBT+ rugby team. The exhibition, titled “One More Game,” opens ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:00pm in the Garden District at the Résidence de France, 2406 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130. The opening reception is open to … [Read more...] about Rougaroux Rugby Team to be Featured in New Photography Exhibit
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
Trodding the Boards June 17, 2024
New in New York I love musicals, especially of the Broadway variety. And there are a lot of new productions on Broadway now, including revivals, about 13 in all. But none of them are grabbing me, though I have heard good things about The Outsiders and Water for Elephants, and great things about Merrily We Roll Along (which I recently tried to get a ticket to but couldn’t, at … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 17, 2024
Meet Your 2024 Southern Decadence Grand Marshals & Press Release Party Information
Vanessa Carr Kennedy Vanessa Carr Kennedy is a New Orleans native, and a proud graduate of Xavier University. Kennedy, a former board member of PFLAG of New Orleans, is on the planning committee for Family Day at Longue Vue House and Gardens. Her titles include Miss New Orleans Pride 2016 and Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2016. In 2023, she was named “Advocate of the Year” at … [Read more...] about Meet Your 2024 Southern Decadence Grand Marshals & Press Release Party Information
Trodding the Boards May 31, 2024
Two Elizas at Hermann-Grima House I didn't know quite what to expect as I approached Two Elizas at Hermann-Grima House on the last day of its too brief, four-day run. Purposefully, that is, as I like to encounter new works knowing as little about them as possible. I did know it was written and performed by Jenny Mercein who I’m acquainted with from Tulane's theater … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 31, 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)