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
Arts & Culture
Under the Gaydar (August 2026 Event Calendar)
Your schedule should be heating up this August with all the events happening whether it be a Southern Decadence Fundraiser, festival, drag show or party. Here are just some of the hot events in August. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (August 2026 Event Calendar)
Ambush on the Road: A Gay’s Day in Dallas
Traveling for work is a privilege I cherish, although it often limits my opportunities to explore the cities I visit. During a recent one-day trip to Dallas, I was fortunate to attend a conference at the historic Statler Hotel, located in downtown Dallas. I arrived early in the morning on a Southwest flight to Love Field, which is just a short fifteen-minute drive to the hotel. … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: A Gay’s Day in Dallas
Bartender of the Month (July 2026)
The hospitality community in New Orleans is enriched by remarkable individuals, with bartenders serving as essential ambassadors for both their establishments and the city itself. This month, I would like to highlight Marcus Holland from The Page, who embodies the spirit of New Orleans. A lifelong resident of the Seventh Ward, Marcus has dedicated six years to The Page, where … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month (July 2026)
Trodding the Boards July 9, 2026
Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s Critics’ Choice Award that will be presented as part of the 36th Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). They are: Carousel produced by Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane UniversityThe Crucible produced by Fat SquirrelThe Drowsy Chaperone presented by New … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 9, 2026
Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Let freedom ring in New Orleans in the month of July. Show your rainbow colors alongside the stars and stripes at the various events. Here are just some of the hot events in July. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards June 26, 2026
Echoes of the Heart at NOCCA’s Press Street Station Sometimes you don't realize how much you've missed something until you reencounter it after too long an absence. For example, billed as “a cabaret experience”, The NOCCA Stage Company’s recent original song cycle Echoes of the Heart took me back to the heyday of Le Chat Noir, that intimate boîte run by the stylish … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 26, 2026
Trodding the Boards June 18, 2026
Once at Le Petit Theatre through June 21 Based on the Oscar-winning movie that was kinda based on real life, Once is a “Czech girl meets Irish boy, boy almost gets girl, boy goes back to old girlfriend” tale. Or “Guy” and “Girl” as they’re called here. That Once rejects a “and they lived happily ever after” ending is refreshing and it’s not without its charms. But cliches … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 18, 2026
New Orleans Film Society presents Pride Screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist
The New Orleans Film Society will present a special NOFS/365 Pride screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist on Monday, June 22, at 7:30pm at The Broad Theater (636 N. Broad St.). The screening will be followed by a talkback with directors Sergio Andrés Lobo-Navia and Jarret Lofstead. George Dureau: New Orleans Artist explores the life and legacy of … [Read more...] about New Orleans Film Society presents Pride Screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist
Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
I discovered my next Bartender of the Month during an extraordinary Pride Brunch hosted by the Krewe of Petronius, where Bill Ware showcased his talents as the bartender. This vibrant and energetic drag brunch is a testament to the demanding nature of bartending in such lively environments, where the combination of drinking and brunching creates a unique atmosphere. Bill … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
