The title of my column seems less than fitting as of late. With the crazy coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing panic that has occurred, it seems like a person needs to party more now than ever before. But alas, they closed all the bars, restaurants, movies, literally everything, so what is a lonely social butterfly to do in these troubled times? But before … [Read more...] about Party Down
Under The Gaydar
Party Down January 14, 2020
Christmas, New Year’s and 12th Night have swirled together in a magical mixture of revelry, cocktails and glitter to make this one of the most special holidays. My two weeks were full of parties, theater, restaurants, fireworks, and costumes! While most people in other cities make resolutions for the new year like giving up alcohol, sweets and other enjoyable things, we in New … [Read more...] about Party Down January 14, 2020
New Orleans Hot Happenings January 14–23, 2020
Happy 2020! Carnival season has started and we are now in the new year, so get ready for all the fun the Crescent City has to offer. Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) busy. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or event coming up and would like to be listed in the calendar, please email me at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings January 14–23, 2020
Party Down December 31, 2019
Merry Everything to all! No matter what you celebrate, the Crescent City is definitely one of the most festive places to spend Christmas (or whatever celebration you choose). The two weeks leading up to Christmas was like a marathon, but worth every bit of the late nights and early mornings. This has been quite a year of highs and lows, but having this … [Read more...] about Party Down December 31, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings December 31, 2019 – January 13, 2020
Christmas has passed and as we say goodbye to 2019 and usher in 2020, we start to prepare for the Carnival season in New Orleans. 12th Night is upon us and we have so much to celebrate. So get ready because things are about to get real busy! Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) occupied. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings December 31, 2019 – January 13, 2020
Party Down December 17, 2019
I love a holiday, any holiday! I celebrate them all. But I especially love this time of the year that begins with Southern Decadence and ends with Christmas. Who am I kidding, I celebrate year-round, any reason for a party. The last two weeks have been a whirlwind from my Thanksgiving road trip with Mama Dawn to the crazy party scene in December, and it’s only the first … [Read more...] about Party Down December 17, 2019
New Orleans Hot Happenings December 17–30, 2019
It’s the holiday season and everything in NOLA is festive and gay. I love everything about this time of the year. Christmas is great, but that just heralds our next big season, Mardi Gras! Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) busy. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or event coming up and would like to be listed in the … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings December 17–30, 2019
Tony’s 2019 Thanksgiving Trip
Every year for Thanksgiving, I take a road trip with my mother Dawn. It started the year of Katrina, a tough one for my Mom, with my Dad passing away a few months before Katrina and then losing her house in the storm. That Thanksgiving, she was so down, and that was never my Mom, so I decided to help her begin the holiday season right, and our road trip journey … [Read more...] about Tony’s 2019 Thanksgiving Trip
New Orleans Hot Happenings December 3–16, 2019
With Thanksgiving behind us, that means the Christmas holidays have arrived in the Big Easy. NOLA has so many fabulously decorated presents for you to experience. So come out and enjoy a Southern holiday season. Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) busy. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or event coming up and would like … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings December 3–16, 2019
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
