Billy Kearins is the founder of Coast Projects (COAST). What started as an experimental artist collective flourished into a lifestyle brand and concert promoting outfit. On the eve of his 3rd Annual COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival - December 5-7th in Key West’s Bahama Village – Billy talks beards, his relationship with musician Rayland Baxter, and debuting the art … [Read more...] about Art Has Arrived at the 3rd Annual COAST Is Clear Music & Arts Festival
Arts & Culture
Trodding the Boards December 3, 2019
A Christmas Carol at Le Petit Theatre thru Dec. 23 [A Christmas Carol returns to Le Petit through Dec. 23. The following is my review from December 2018 of the original production. All of the actors mentioned below will be part of this year’s show.] Christmas arrived early at Le Petit this year with a smashing new production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. To be … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 3, 2019
Tittie Toulouse returns in Different Strokes for Different Folks
On December 14, Tittie Toulouse will triumphantly return to the stage to headline Different Strokes for Different Folks. On Facebook, she announced that she is celebrating her “First Re-Birthday” following a stroke one year ago on the same date. Her partner, Electra City, serves as emcee. Joining Tittie and Electra are Tiffany Alexander, Aubrey Synclaire, Johnny Passion, … [Read more...] about Tittie Toulouse returns in Different Strokes for Different Folks
Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
In this series, we introduce you to some of the writers in the all-star lineup for #SAS20 this March in the heart of the French Quarter. Deb Jannerson is an award-winning, Pushcart-nominated author. Her YA debut, The Women of Dauphine (NineStar Press, 2019), a New Orleanian lesbian ghost story, received praise from Kirkus Reviews, LoveBytes, and Ambush. She also has two … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
Party Down November 19, 2019
The holiday season is going full steam ahead in New Orleans. Beginning with Labor Day/Southern Decadence, our city’s holiday season goes all the way through New Year’s Day or 12th Night. Many argue, however, that our holiday season is all year long, especially in the LGBT Community. We have our holiday beacons that move us through the year -- Gay … [Read more...] about Party Down November 19, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings November 19–December 2, 2019
NOLA is one of the most unique places during the holiday season. No one dons our best gay apparel better than our city. As we approach Thanksgiving, there are so many reasons to give thanks. The fact that we have so many incredible festivals and events are just one of the many reasons. If you cannot find something to do in this city, than you are just … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings November 19–December 2, 2019
The Rose Room, the Goldenrod Inn, and Police Raids
There have always been queer people in New Orleans, and while the city currently looks favorably upon us, it wasn’t always so. It wasn’t too long ago that rainbow flags on Rampart Street and Mayoral proclamations for Pride and Southern Decadence would have been inconceivable. The New Orleans Police Department was still raiding gay bars as recently as the … [Read more...] about The Rose Room, the Goldenrod Inn, and Police Raids
How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don’t
How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don’t. Lane Moore. Atria Paperback, 2018. 215 pages. Good books make you think or feel. Great books do both. How to Be Alone is a great book. Moore has transcended an abysmal childhood marked by neglect and abuse. Nothing unique about that, but what makes Moore’s story so … [Read more...] about How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don’t
Le Musée de F.P.C.
Le Musée de f.p.c., a historic house museum, is one of the country’s few attractions dedicated exclusively to preserving the material culture of and telling the story of free people of color. The founders of this repository strive through their collection of documents, paintings and decorative arts to present, interpret and preserve the history and culture shared by so many … [Read more...] about Le Musée de F.P.C.
The Sophisticated, Second Act at Longway Tavern
Filling the large shoes of a predecessor is a daunting task. History is rife, however, with sequels that equaled or surpassed the original (The Godfather II, The Empire Strikes Back, and Aliens spring to mind). Such is the case at Longway Tavern, where the chef who opened this newish spot to rave reviews was felled by personal issues. This had to be tragic not only for … [Read more...] about The Sophisticated, Second Act at Longway Tavern
