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The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Trodding the Boards May 31, 2022

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Porcupine at Bywater Wonderland through June 5 Michael Merino is a brave playwright. Inspired by an article in Cabinet Magazine, Merino wrote Porcupine in 2009 to commemorate the centenary of psychoanalysis’ arrival in America, via Sigmund Freud’s lectures at Clark University in Massachusetts. Author George Prochnick’s article explained why Freud had a bronze porcupine on … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 31, 2022

Under the Gaydar (June 2022 Event Calendar)

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It’s summertime in New Orleans, so get ready for some hot days and even hotter nights as there are so many things going on this Pride month. Here are just some of the hot happenings in June 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; Audubon Park; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (June 2022 Event Calendar)

To Decadence With Love

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If you’re queer and live in New Orleans, you should know all about Southern Decadence. You’ve probably been to the parties, experienced the debauchery, and enjoyed the long sweat-soaked nights out in the French Quarter.  But an aspect of Decadence you may not have experienced yet is the perspective of the people who help make this incredible event what it is–the … [Read more...] about To Decadence With Love

Trodding the Boards May 17, 2022

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Curtain Up Given that, as I write this, the last four weeks have included Easter, French Quarter Fest and Jazzfest, local stages have been relatively quiet. With things now back to normal (or what passes for normal here), the boards have lit up with a variety of shows all over town including the West Bank and North Shore. Here’s an overview of the productions that will be … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 17, 2022

Trodding the Boards May 3, 2022

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Varla Jean Merman's Little Prick at Café Istanbul Varla Jean Merman returned to Café Istanbul recently and I'm calling the police! Why? Because her new show assaulted me! After her Little Prick performance, my face hurt, literally, from grinning for 90 minutes. Oh Officer! Accurately dubbing herself a “Superspreader of good cheer”, Varla (I’d refer to her as “Ms. Merman” … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 3, 2022

Bartender Spotlight

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I have always felt bartenders are very underrated for many reasons, but one of the main ones is they have many jobs rolled into one.  They not only have to serve beverages to their customers, but they also have to be, at times, management, food server, referee, bouncer, therapist, tour guide, liquor/brand representative, storyteller, and probably many more.  One … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight