Kynt is New Orleans’ premier songwriter, recording artist, and performer of house music. Since the 1990s, his songs have been produced and remixed by some of the biggest names in the DJ world, including Erick Ibiza, André Grossi, Mauro Mozart, Edson Pride, Cesar Vilo, Fred de France, and Alain Jackinsky, among others. Last December saw the release of Club Electronica, … [Read more...] about New Music from Kynt! Plus Thriller 2022 Flash Mob Classes
Arts & Culture
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
Trodding the Boards August 23, 2022
Gay Appreciation Critics’ Choice Award Blame it on Covid brain or just because we got out of the routine after no Gay Appreciation Awards (GAAs) since 2019, but I and my colleague Tony Leggio neglected to bestow a Critics’ Choice Award on any production from the past year or so at the recent GAAs. To make up for that, we’d like to announce the following nominees, all of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards August 23, 2022
Trodding the Boards August 15, 2022
Dusa, Fish, Stas & Vi at Bryant Park Nola through August 18 It’s always a good sign when a new company joins New Orleans’ theater scene, but especially so after the past couple of years of pandemic challenges. So, a hearty welcome to Artistic Director Andrea Watson’s Fat Squirrel whose initial season features a mix of new and classic plays. For its second outing, it’s … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards August 15, 2022
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)
Trodding the Boards July 26, 2022
Henry IV, Part 1 at Tulane’s Lupin Theater through July 30 For the first time in its 29 year history, the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival is presenting Henry IV, Part 1, a tale of political infighting, warring battles on the fields of England, and interpersonal relationships that mutate throughout the course of the production’s two hours. This second installment of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 26, 2022
Drag Queen Profile: Tiffany Alexander
Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? I grew up in Baton Rouge and started my career there. I moved to New Orleans on April Fool’s Day 1996 for a job in the cosmetic industry. When I came to New Orleans, I wanted to retire from drag and just be Mitch. Obviously that didn’t go so well. How long have you been doing … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Tiffany Alexander
A History of “The Steamboat Club of New Orleans”
The Steamboat Club of New Orleans, the city’s oldst social organization for gay men, is approaching its 70th anniversary having been founded in January of 1953. It began with twelve older influential gay men. Often they would meet informally at the Bourbon Coffee House and share ideas. After some planning sessions for “Steamboat” in 1952, the first official meeting of … [Read more...] about A History of “The Steamboat Club of New Orleans”
Moments in Queer New Orleans History: Remembering Daisy Mae
One of my favorite books about New Orleans is Bruce Gilden’s photographic essay, “Hey Mister, throw me some beads!” From 1974 to 1982, Gilden came to New Orleans from New York for Mardi Gras and captured the Carnival street scene in the French Quarter. The photographs are raw and poignant and include a cross section of people—old/young, gay/straight, … [Read more...] about Moments in Queer New Orleans History: Remembering Daisy Mae