Every Brilliant Thing at Big Couch through April 6 Entering the theater at Big Couch recently, I encountered a Who’s Who of some of New Orleans’ finest theater artists, perhaps, in part, because it was a Monday night and most other venues were dark. I was pleased to see (in alphabetical order) Leslie Castay, Becca Chapman, Keith & Leslie Claverie, Benjamin Dougherty, … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards April 5, 2025
Arts & Culture
Trodding the Boards March 28, 2025
Joe & Marilyn at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre Most people have some familiarity with Marilyn Monroe, the mid-twentieth century movie star and sex symbol whose fame continues to burn brightly as movies, books, songs, etc. about her still tumble forth regularly. Even non-hard core fans may be aware of her early hardscrabble life, celebrity marriages, brief fame in … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 28, 2025
Under the Gaydar (April 2025 Event Calendar)
Happy Mardi Gras, St Patrick and St Joseph Days too. There is no other place to celebrate a holiday or any other special occasion. Honestly, our city is fun year round and has so much festively gay things to do, it is exhilarating. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (April 2025 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight
Sometimes you meet a bartender who just immediately endears himself to you. My bartender spotlight this month is one of those people. I am talking about the wonderful Nick Renuoff at the Phoenix Bar, located at 941 Elysian Fields Avenue. Maybe it is his twisted sense of humor, his sharp wit, his ability to make a strong drink or his devilish smile. I am not sure what … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Trodding the Boards March 7, 2025
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 from Metairie to the Northshore to the West Bank. Hope you’ll be able to check out some--or all--of the following. Coming to bat at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre is the Jefferson … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 7, 2025
Under the Gaydar (March 2025 Event Calendar)
Happy Mardi Gras, St. Patrick and St. Joseph Days, too. There is no other place to celebrate a holiday or any other special occasion. Honestly, our city is fun year round and has so much festively gay things to do, it is exhilarating. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (March 2025 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards February 24, 2025
Brechtfest VI at the AllWays Lounge Sure New Orleans has potholes and too many corrupt politicians and a crumbling education system. But it also has phenomenal restaurants, vibrant art galleries & museums, and Mardi Gras. Add to that latter list, Brechtfest whose sixth iteration recently appeared in the Twilight Room of the AllWays Lounge. Regrettably, productions of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 24, 2025
Trodding the Boards February 14, 2025
Timbuktu, USA at The New Marigny Theatre My last column included a brief write-up of Intramural Theater’s recent production of Timbuktu, USA, but it merits a few more words as such inspired madness doesn’t grace our stages too often. Ken Prestininzi’s absurdist comedy tells the wild story of Kelly Kilkenny, an oversexed Secretary of State, who having once been passed over … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 14, 2025
Bartender Spotlight
I returned to Gulfport for another fabulous event at SIPPS and, behold, I found another Bartender of the Month there–they do know how to pick wonderful staff! My bartender spotlight to start of 2025 is Kyle Simmons who is a Gulfport native. He has worked at SIPPS for seven years making the move from a totally different industry beforehand where he worked as … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (February 2025 Event Calendar)
Happy Carnival Season and all the fun happenings that go with this special holiday until March 4! From Gay Carnival Balls to parades, burlesque and drag shows as well as theatrical experiences and naughty nighttime fun, New Orleans and its surroundings has so much to offer. Here are just some of the hot events in February. If you want your event listed, send me an email … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (February 2025 Event Calendar)
