The hospitality industry in NOLA is filled with many friendly individuals, and some of the most welcoming and hospitable people you will encounter work behind the bar. Bartenders in New Orleans represent a unique category of professionals. They are characterized by their professionalism, good humor, and amiable nature, often complemented by a touch of sass. My … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – July 2025
Arts & Culture
Trodding the Boards July 25, 2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Tulane’s Lupin Theater through July 27 A mere two years after The NOLA Project Gave us a most magical Dream in City Park, To the Tulane Shakespeare Festival’s current Dream, I must object Not just because its stage, when Fairies dwell upon it, is often too, too dark, But, rather, because it tells us nothing terribly new, Its cast members unable … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 25, 2025
Ambush Goes Worldwide
June is recognized as Pride Month globally. I had the privilege of attending a significant celebration in the United States, which is a rare occurrence in our nation. This year, World Pride took place in Washington DC, marking only the second time it has been hosted in the US, the first being in New York in 2019. Established in 1997, WorldPride's inaugural city was Rome in … [Read more...] about Ambush Goes Worldwide
Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
The John Burton Harter Foundation presents Sing the Body Electric, an exhibition opening July 12th (6 to 9pm) at UNO Gallery, located at 2429 St. Claude Avenue. The works featured speak to the various ways that LGBTQ+ people creatively and collectively strive to embody a sense of self that is both liberated and true, focusing on explorations of the Queer body through the … [Read more...] about Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
Movie Review: Big Easy Queens
I love horror movies and drag queens, so I was very excited about seeing the new Advocate Originals’ Big Easy Queens now available for streaming on Hulu. It serves as an excellent watch for Pride month or any time of the year. Being a native of New Orleans, I was particularly excited to observe how they portray a film centered around NOLA. Although the movie is set in New … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Big Easy Queens
Trodding the Boards July 9, 2025
Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am pleased to announce the nominees for the Critics’ Choice Award that will be presented as part of the 35th Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). They are: Alice by Heart presented by Loyola University, Department of Theatre Arts and Dance Anything Goes produced by Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 9, 2025
Trodding the Boards June 27, 2025
Critic’s Notebook Summer Lyric Theatre (SLT) presented a near perfect production of A Chorus Line at Tulane’s Dixon Hall recently (June 19-22); it probably would’ve been perfect had not some of the mylar on the panels standing in for rehearsal hall mirrors gotten distractingly scrunched up (at least at the performance I attended; I trust that was corrected for the rest of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 27, 2025
Under the Gaydar (July 2025 Event Calendar)
Let freedom ring! In NOLA, we take pride in all months of the year, but especially in July. So celebrate the month with lots of festivals, parties and 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. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2025 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – June 2025
My bartender of the month is a beloved local figure, and I can think of no one more deserving to be highlighted during Pride month than Ashlee Logan from the Corner Pocket. Originally hailing from Starkville, MS, Ashlee relocated to New Orleans the day after her high school graduation on May 21, 1988. This is quite surprising, as she appears to be no older than 35. After … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – June 2025
Trodding the Boards June 20, 2025
The Imaginary Invalid at Tulane’s Lupin Theater through June 22 Want to go see a doctor or two especially when they're likely to be a quack? Of course not! Unless, that is, they're on stage at Tulane’s Lupin Theater for the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival’s (NOSF) production of The Imaginary Invalid. In fact, there's not even any need for insurance to ensure a grand … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 20, 2025
