The Consulate General of France is set to host a photographic exhibition showcasing the Rougaroux, New Orleans’ first LGBT+ rugby team. The exhibition, titled “One More Game,” opens ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, on Tuesday, June 25, at 6:00pm in the Garden District at the Résidence de France, 2406 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130. The opening reception is open to … [Read more...] about Rougaroux Rugby Team to be Featured in New Photography Exhibit
Arts & Culture
Bartender Spotlight – June 2024
June is Pride month and a great time to visit your favorite bartenders at all the LGBTQ+ establishments and show them love & support. One of those special people who always puts a smile on my face is Jeremy Cole at Good Friends. No lie, Jeremy lifts my mood up just by being in his sphere. That is not just a sign of a good bartender but a fun-loving person in … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – June 2024
Trodding the Boards June 17, 2024
New in New York I love musicals, especially of the Broadway variety. And there are a lot of new productions on Broadway now, including revivals, about 13 in all. But none of them are grabbing me, though I have heard good things about The Outsiders and Water for Elephants, and great things about Merrily We Roll Along (which I recently tried to get a ticket to but couldn’t, at … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 17, 2024
Meet Your 2024 Southern Decadence Grand Marshals & Press Release Party Information
Vanessa Carr Kennedy Vanessa Carr Kennedy is a New Orleans native, and a proud graduate of Xavier University. Kennedy, a former board member of PFLAG of New Orleans, is on the planning committee for Family Day at Longue Vue House and Gardens. Her titles include Miss New Orleans Pride 2016 and Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2016. In 2023, she was named “Advocate of the Year” at … [Read more...] about Meet Your 2024 Southern Decadence Grand Marshals & Press Release Party Information
Trodding the Boards May 31, 2024
Two Elizas at Hermann-Grima House I didn't know quite what to expect as I approached Two Elizas at Hermann-Grima House on the last day of its too brief, four-day run. Purposefully, that is, as I like to encounter new works knowing as little about them as possible. I did know it was written and performed by Jenny Mercein who I’m acquainted with from Tulane's theater … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 31, 2024
The Official Pride Guide (June 2024 Event Calendar)
Let your rainbow flags fly during this Pride month. June is full of events both pertaining to Pride and just regularly gay fabulous. Here are just some of the hot events 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; 6500 … [Read more...] about The Official Pride Guide (June 2024 Event Calendar)
Local LGBTQ+ Artists Address Importance of Sanctuary and Sacred Space in Group Exhibition for Pride 2024
The John Burton Harter Foundation will be presenting an exhibition for Pride 2024, Le sanctuaire: Intimacy, Community, and Sacred Space opening June 8th (5 to 10pm) at UNO Gallery, located at 2429 St. Claude Avenue. Sponsored by WWNO and curated by Josiah Gagosian, a local artist and educator, the exhibition will feature artwork from a diverse group of contemporary LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Local LGBTQ+ Artists Address Importance of Sanctuary and Sacred Space in Group Exhibition for Pride 2024
Bartender Spotlight – May 2024
Bartenders or whatever your title of choice is (mixologist, bar chef, etc.) are an important part of the gay community. They become our confidants, our protector, our cocktail suppliers and, in some cases, our therapists. But most of all, they are our friends and for many people, our chosen family. I cannot stress what vital roles bartenders at LGBTQ+ drinking … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – May 2024
Trodding the Boards May 20, 2024
Shakespeare's Tempest Reimagined at the Lafitte Greenway Station through May 25 Magic Shakespeare employs magic in The Tempest, his autumnal dramedy, to move his plot along and serve as a metaphor for the spells he had cast with words in all his previous works. Those who go to The NOLA Project's Shakespeare's Tempest Reimagined at the Lafitte Greenway Station will … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 20, 2024
Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part II
Great – We Are Upside Down Again! Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando, Part 2 The following day, our morning routine was the same. Starbucks, water taxi and early entry to the Park. The early entry gets you into Islands of Adventure early so we rode a few of the popular rides from the day before till 9 a.m. then boarded the Hogwarts Express from … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part II
