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Trodding the Boards February 24, 2026

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Curtain Up Now that Mardi Gras is just a happy memory, it's time for theater to move back indoors again. Through the beginning of Jazzfest, lots of shows will be debuting on local stages all around town. Hope you'll be able to check out some—or all—of the following. New Orleans doesn't often see the world premiere of a new musical, but, down in the Bywater, Goat in … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 24, 2026

NOMA’S TEEN ART COUNCIL HOSTS AN EVENING OF PROGRAMMING

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On Friday, February 27, 6–9 pm, the New Orleans Museum of Art’s Teen Art Council takes over the museum for a night celebrating youth, creativity, and connection. Inspired by the exhibition Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity, this year’s event—with the theme “Sound and Color”—features opportunities for teens to engage with the exhibition, relax with friends, and connect with … [Read more...] about NOMA’S TEEN ART COUNCIL HOSTS AN EVENING OF PROGRAMMING

Mardi Gras Memories and a Pink Glitter Tribute 

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Written by Mike Sullivan I met Rip and Marsha a few years after I moved to New Orleans in 1981. We were neighbors on Bourbon Street and worked together at the old Petunia’s restaurant. We remained close friends until their deaths in 2017. In the 30+ years we knew each other, they published Ambush Magazine and became fixtures in the French Quarter. Every Mardi Gras … [Read more...] about Mardi Gras Memories and a Pink Glitter Tribute 

The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)

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It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and that means beads, balls and, of course, parties galore.  Here are just some of the hot events in February. 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 Orleans; 4pm. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)

Bartender of the Month – January 2026

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I began January with a brief visit to Navarre Beach, and during one of the nights I spent there, I visited the remarkable LGBTQ+ bar in Pensacola known as The Roundup. I cannot express enough positive things about this bar and its staff. The hospitality extended by everyone, from the security personnel at the entrance to the owners, was exceptional. I was particularly impressed … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – January 2026

Ambush on the road: New York

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I recently took a very large bite out of the Big Apple on a quick long-weekend trip to New York, a special birthday gift to myself. I absolutely love this fabulous city for countless reasons—from the shopping and Broadway to the gay scene, the restaurant scene, and the endless fun to be found everywhere in between. My friend Jeff Mallon and I flew out mid-morning on Thursday … [Read more...] about Ambush on the road: New York

Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026

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Stanley and His Demon at the New Marigny Theater thru January 12 In Stanley and His Demon, written and directed by Mariana Santiago for Poppet Theater (formerly Streetcar Collective for the Arts) at the New Marigny Theater through January 12, Stanley (Peat Wolf) is a vain and obnoxious huckster who runs a church where he fleeces people out of money by performing unnecessary … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026

Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026

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The Year in Review Instead of starting this column off all doomy and gloomy, as I did last year’s “Year in Review”, I figured I’d begin by accentuating the positive aspects of New Orleans’ theater scene for the year just passed. I saw virtually the same number of shows in 2025 as I did in 2024; still half as many as pre-pandemic, but at least presentations didn’t contract … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026