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Guilty Pleasures: Tony’s Top 5 Television Series over Quarantine

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Like many others, I have been laid off from my job in the hospitality industry and have had lots of time on my hands so my television viewing has increased immensely.  I have watched things that would have never been of interest to me if it wasn’t for the fact that we are living in the age of a pandemic and I am just bored and want something mindless.  So here are … [Read more...] about Guilty Pleasures: Tony’s Top 5 Television Series over Quarantine

Social Distancing Style

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How do you temper your desire for social interaction with fear for your safety and that of others during this time of COVID-19?  It is a fine balance, especially for a very social person like myself, who craves human contact.  One thing I discovered was even though large gatherings have been cancelled, life hasn’t been, and with common sense, precaution and safety, … [Read more...] about Social Distancing Style

Hot Virtual Happenings

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Even though our city is on quarantine, the LGBT community has found a way to keep us entertained. New Orleans has been a city alive with a culture that can’t be locked behind a door.  Music, drag performances, and fundraisers are just a socially distant or cyber click away from you.  Hopefully, these hot virtual happenings (both locally and nationally) will give you lots of … [Read more...] about Hot Virtual Happenings

Party Down

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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

Party Down January 14, 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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