There is magic in the air this December in NOLA. Holiday events are always so festive and there are so many goings-ons this year. Here are just some of the hot happenings in December 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; Lafitte … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (December Events Calendar)
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World AIDS Day in New Orleans
New Orleans will mark World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1st, with an evening vigil. The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend. The vigil begins at 6:30pm on the neutral ground near the intersection of Elysian Fields and N. Rampart streets. A candlelit procession to the AIDS Memorial in Washington Square Park will commence at 6:45pm. … [Read more...] about World AIDS Day in New Orleans
New Documentary Examines the AIDS Crisis and the Culture Wars
From 1986 to 1993, Valda Lewis produced a New Orleans-based LGBT-themed television talk show called Just for the Record. In the process, Lewis fell in love with the camera and began filming events important to the LGBT+ movement: Pride parades, AIDS conferences, public protests, interviews with activists, national meetings, etc. Lewis is now putting that archival footage … [Read more...] about New Documentary Examines the AIDS Crisis and the Culture Wars
Bartender Spotlight
Being a bartender is hard work y’all. The general public is not easy to deal with and great bartenders manage to keep a pleasant demeanor, a smile on their face, and a positive attitude even through the busy times. I discovered this month’s Bartender Spotlight during one of those busy times – Southern Decadence. I met Spencer Smith at Couvant during a Southern Decadence event. … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (November 2022 Event Calendar)
There is so much to be thankful for this November in NOLA. The weather has cooled and there are lots of fun events. Here are just some of the hot happenings in November 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 Magazine St. 6 p.m. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2022 Event Calendar)
October is LGBT History Month
In 1994, a 29-year-old high school social studies teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, named Rodney Wilson did something remarkable. After teaching a lesson about the Holocaust, Wilson came out to his class by telling them the Nazis could have killed him too for being gay. He then did something even more remarkable; he proposed that a month be devoted to Gay and Lesbian … [Read more...] about October is LGBT History Month
NOAGE in TV Land! A Fundraiser Gala at The Cajun Ballroom
New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders (NOAGE) will be hosting a fundraising gala on Friday, November 18, 7-10PM, at Audubon Nature Institute’s Cajun Ballroom. Tickets are available now at noage.kindful.com/e/2022gala. The last NOAGE gala sold out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets today! There will be music, dancing, food, an open bar, and all the great fun you've … [Read more...] about NOAGE in TV Land! A Fundraiser Gala at The Cajun Ballroom
Dollywood Dreams (Ambush on the Road)
There is nothing like a summer road trip with the girls to help you forget all the stress life brings. Recently, my friends and I took a fun-filled four-day road trip pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge and the home of Dollywood. It was a weekend of rednecks, rhinestones and roller coasters. As many road trips start, we all met up at the Phoenix to … [Read more...] about Dollywood Dreams (Ambush on the Road)
Join The Fun As Halloween New Orleans (HNO) Celebrates 39 Years
The Queen of Hearts has requested the presence of all subjects, countrymen, creatures, great and small, to a Halloween weekend of events celebrating her benevolent reign over the queendom. The realm of Wonderland will be filled with friends from far and wide so her majesty requests that you purchase your tickets in advance or risk losing your head… Now in its 39th year, … [Read more...] about Join The Fun As Halloween New Orleans (HNO) Celebrates 39 Years
Under the Gaydar (October 2022 Event Calendar)
Something Wicked Is Coming! October has so many events, festivals and parties, it’s scary. Here are just some of the hot happenings in October 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 Magazine St. 6 p.m. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (October 2022 Event Calendar)
