Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans as World AIDS Day is Observed on Dec. 1 Access Health Louisiana (AHL) and the National AIDS Memorial are partnering together to bring two panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt (the Quilt) to New Orleans as part of World AIDS Day observances Dec.1. The quilt panels will be revealed following a news conference … [Read more...] about Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans
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Trodding the Boards November 16, 2021
Apostles of Everest at The Fortress of Lushington through Nov. 23 While it has often been gratifying to travel beyond Orleans Parish to attend performances in the past 15 months, I'm delighted to report that now, in this fall season, theater is finally blossoming in places that require just a short bicycle ride from my home in the French Quarter. Among shows playing … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 16, 2021
Dr. Catherine Roland (1947-2021)
Dr. Catherine Roland, age 74, of Metairie, LA, passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2021 at Tulane Medical Center. Dr. Roland was born in Huntington, New York, on March 18th, 1947, to Dominic and Judith (Arleo) Buffalino. Catherine spent her early years on Long Island, NY, and after graduating high school, she attended Marshall University, Huntington, WV, where she earned a … [Read more...] about Dr. Catherine Roland (1947-2021)
Frank Perez Commentary: The Trouble With Entergy and the City Council
Entergy’s catastrophic failure during Hurricane Ida illustrated not only its incompetence, but also the City Council’s failure to use its full regulatory power over the shareholder-owned company. Entergy has a state-approved monopoly in New Orleans and its sole regulator is the New Orleans City Council. The problem is that the Council has never truly … [Read more...] about Frank Perez Commentary: The Trouble With Entergy and the City Council
Under the Gaydar (November 2021 Events Calendar)
We survived Halloween and all things that go bump in the night. Now it is time to be thankful. With everything that has been happening over the past year and a half, the fact that we are still here is enough reason to be grateful. Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving in NOLA style with food, fun and music. Here are just some of the hot happenings in November to put on … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2021 Events Calendar)
Confessions from the Campaign Trail
Earlier this year when I first considered running for City Council, I floated the idea by more than a few friends. Their universal reactions were supportive, surprised at first, but very encouraging. And then, after digesting the news, they all had the same question “Was I nuts?” They had a point. The job is not easy and carries an enormous amount of … [Read more...] about Confessions from the Campaign Trail
Daniel Nardicio and Dworld Nola present The Devil Wears Nada -Nola
NYC/Nola nightlife promoter Daniel Nardicio, responsible for some of New York’s most scandalous gay eventsbrings you The Devil Wears Nada -Nola (a naked bar night) special Masked Ball Edition Friday, Oct 29th 9pm-4am $30 in advance, $40 at door (naked or in underwear)With DJ Johnny Dynell Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude … [Read more...] about Daniel Nardicio and Dworld Nola present The Devil Wears Nada -Nola
Halloween New Orleans ARCADE, a Fundraiser for Project Lazarus
Halloween New Orleans (HNO) is an all-volunteer organization with an important philanthropic goal: to raise as much money as possible for Project Lazarus through producing the best Halloween event in New Orleans.Project Lazarus began in 1985 to provide end-of-life care for people dying of AIDS. HNO was committed to supporting these individuals and provided desperately needed … [Read more...] about Halloween New Orleans ARCADE, a Fundraiser for Project Lazarus
Nola Softball League to host Bourbon Street Classic Invitational
NOLA Softball League (NSL), New Orleans’ only non-profit LGBTQ+ softball league, is holding its 10th annual Bourbon Street Classic Invitational: A Decade of Decadence! Beginning Friday, October 1st, through Sunday, October 3rd, enjoy the fabulous fall weather while you get your fixin’ of peanuts and Cracker Jack! Over 40 teams from across the country will be competing for the … [Read more...] about Nola Softball League to host Bourbon Street Classic Invitational
Ida, Entergy, and the City Council
Losing power during a hurricane is a reasonable expectation; however, a city-wide blackout inNew Orleans was not supposed to happen. The fact that it did raises serious questions about thefuture of Entergy’s exclusive monopoly in New Orleans and that's why I'm running for City Council. In 2017, the New Orleans City Council, which has the sole authority to regulate Entergy … [Read more...] about Ida, Entergy, and the City Council
