Pass Over at The New Orleans African American Museum The NOLA Project recently presented the regional premier of Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu's Pass Over at The New Orleans African American Museum (NOAAM). I was out of town during its first two weekends but caught it during its last week. I’m happy I did. In Pass Over, Nwandu riffs on Waiting for Godot, the Book of Exodus, … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 27, 2024
Arts & Culture
Bartender of the Month – November 2024
I have always felt that the LGBTQ+ community in New Orleans is not limited geographically to our state but also Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and some parts in Texas. We have weathered many storms in our area both figuratively (close-minded bigotry) and literally (hurricanes). So I consider all the bars along the Gulf Coast (and our entire state) as part of the NOLA … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – November 2024
Trodding the Boards November 15, 2024
Beetlejuice at the Saenger Theatre through November 17 It’s showtime at the Saenger Theatre through November 17 as the musical Beetlejuice has come to town. And for those looking for “a show about death”, as the opening number promises, and, perhaps more importantly in these challenging times, an evening of pure entertainment, walk, drive, fly or teletransport over to the … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 15, 2024
Under the Gaydar (November 2024 Event Calendar)
We are now officially in the holiday season in NOLA. Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend in the Crescent City. Here are just some of the hot events in November 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; Lafitte Greenway Plaza., 500 N. … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2024 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – October 2024
Bartenders are some of the most artistic people in the city. I believe that being an artist lends itself to being a good bartender. That is why so many actors or singers start out as bartenders. Most good bartenders have flair and charisma. That is definitely true of my bartender for the month of October - Seth … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – October 2024
Trodding the Boards October 24, 2024
Songblazers--A Journey into Country Music touring through Feb. 2, 2025 Cirque du Soleil’s Songblazers--A Journey into Country Music played here at the Saenger Theatre last month but, as it’s touring the country, I thought it’s still worth writing about in case it turns up in a theater near you. Songblazers can be divided into three components: the music, the … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 24, 2024
Trodding the Boards October 11, 2024
Two of the wildest, most unique and entertaining shows play their last performances this weekend. If you want to see the quintessence of NOLA quirkiness, you'll want to catch them before they're gone! The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad at The AllWays Lounge through October 14 Trey Ming's musical The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad has triumphantly returned to The AllWays … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 11, 2024
Under the Gaydar – The Official Gay Halloween Guide
Boo Girl! It is Halloween in New Orleans and there are so many spooky and festive gay happenings in and around the holiday. And we also have Taylor Swift in tow for three days, which will be scary if you aren’t able to get a ticket to her now, but I hope the odds are ever in your favor. Here are just some of the hot events in October to put on your “Gaydar.” If you … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar – The Official Gay Halloween Guide
Bartender of the Month – September 2024
The best thing for a case of the nerves is a case of vodka. And this is why bartenders are so important in our culture and especially in the New Orleans culture. My Bartender of the Month for September can be found at the Bourbon Pub & Parade. Ky Harper (they/them) is originally from Plano, Texas, but has now lived in New Orleans … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – September 2024
Trodding the Boards September 26, 2024
School of Rock at Hammond’s Columbia Theatre on September 27 Cooper Andry, Merah Benoit, Blake Bosley, August Doussan, Waylon Hagale, Bailey Hall, Drago Han, Anna LaNasa, Andrew Letellier, Everly Materne, Annelise Perez, Parker Portera-Dufrene, Braiden Rome, Jane Sale, Basil Stanley, Laura Toomer, Olivia Yi, and Eleanor Zafirau. Study the foregoing names. For when one of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards September 26, 2024
