As 2025 draws to a close, I wish to express my gratitude to all the bartenders who have brightened my life during this challenging year. You have provided more than just beverages; I am profoundly thankful for that, as we certainly needed cocktails to help us navigate through a tumultuous year marked by attempts to strip away our rights. Bartenders serve a far more vital … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – December 2025
Arts & Culture
Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical at the Saenger Theatre through December 14 It had been a long day and I was in the mood for just some pure entertainment as I headed to the Saenger Theatre to see Back to the Future: The Musical. I wish I could time travel back and, instead, just have stayed home, perhaps binging on some other ‘80s nostalgia like The Golden Girls which … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025
Ambush on the road: Las Vegas
Las Vegas transcends the definition of a city; it embodies a unique experience. One might aptly describe it as a whimsical, albeit kitschy, snow globe where every element is carefully crafted for entertainment. Despite its artificiality, the city remains one of my favorite destinations. Recently, I participated in the IMEX Show event in Las Vegas, a demanding four-day … [Read more...] about Ambush on the road: Las Vegas
Bartender Spotlight
My travels along the Gulf Coast lead me to one of my favorite bars just outside New Orleans several times a year. SIPPS, in Gulfport, boasts some of the most attractive and skilled bartenders in the region, and my Bartender for November is one of them, the fabulous Dakota Goldman. I had the pleasure of being served by Dakota, who, despite being relatively new … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (December 2025 Event Calendar)
Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays in the Big Easy. This is the season of giving (and receiving). There are so many things to do that will jingle your bells and make you merry, Mary! Here are just some of the hot events in December. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (December 2025 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards November 30, 2025
Carrie the Musical at the Azienda Theater I vividly remember seeing the original production of Carrie the Musical on Broadway. It had opened the night before. The reviews were not kind. It was clear this would be one of the season’s most notorious flops, possibly one for the ages. As Act II began at “The Pig Farm” and the nasty high schoolers sang Out for Blood with its … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 30, 2025
Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA — This holiday season, the spirits are high, the sequins are sparkling, and New Orleans is jingling all the way back to the heart of Bourbon Street in the 1950s! Leading the charge is none other than Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin, making her stage debut in the immersive musical comedy Dixie’s Holiday Bar at Café Istanbul. Best known for her unforgettable … [Read more...] about Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans
Trodding the Boards November 7, 2025
Kimberly Akimbo at the Saenger Theatre Having seen Kimberly Akimbo in its original small, off-Broadway theater and then at the Booth Theater, one of Broadway's smaller houses, during its Tony Award-winning run, I wondered how this quirky musical would manage in the vast confines of the Saenger Theatre. The answer? Quite well, thank you very much. Jessica Stone’s sharp … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 7, 2025
Trodding the Boards November 4, 2025
Dracula at The Orpheum Theater The last time I attended a New Orleans Ballet Theatre (NOBT) performance was in the spring of 2019. I noted then that it had been a while since I had seen one of their presentations and, watching its glorious production of Cinderella made me realize how much I missed taking in live classical ballet. I felt the same way after seeing NOBT’s … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 4, 2025
Under the Gaydar (November 2025 Event Calendar)
There are so many things to be thankful for living in the vibrant city of New Orleans. With so many parties, festivals, shows and fundraisers in the month, one can never get bored. Here are just some of the hot events in November. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2025 Event Calendar)
