The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling By Marcus Wilson / Senior Director / Public Affairs / Sponsored by Gilead Sciences / Intended for US audiences only For too long, conversations about HIV have centered primarily on preventing transmission. While that’s important, it often leaves out another … [Read more...] about The Power of Lived Experience: Inspiring People with HIV to Prioritize their Long-Term Health through Storytelling
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Southern Decadence 2025 Financial Report
Congratulations to Southern Decadence 2025 for donating $24,000 to charity. Below is our annual Southern Decadence Financial Report. Southern Decadence 2025 Financial Report INCOME Fundraisers 1/1/2025 Carryover Balance from SD52 - 3979.24 5/10/2025 Announcement Party (Oz) - 2026.00 5/17/2025 Hookers Ball (Oz) - 2038.00 6/14/2025 Kerri Kolby Merchandise … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence 2025 Financial Report
Under the Gaydar (December 2025 Event Calendar)
Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays in the Big Easy. This is the season of giving (and receiving). There are so many things to do that will jingle your bells and make you merry, Mary! Here are just some of the hot events in December. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (December 2025 Event Calendar)
Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans
New Orleans, LA — This holiday season, the spirits are high, the sequins are sparkling, and New Orleans is jingling all the way back to the heart of Bourbon Street in the 1950s! Leading the charge is none other than Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin, making her stage debut in the immersive musical comedy Dixie’s Holiday Bar at Café Istanbul. Best known for her unforgettable … [Read more...] about Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans
Join the LGBT+ Archives Project at Winter Wonderland on November 29th at the AllWays Lounge
Please join us at Winter Wonderland on November 29 at the AllWays Lounge in New Orleans. This annual event is our signature fundraiser and will feature a complimentary buffet, an open bar, a live auction, and a variety show hosted by local celebrity Vanessa Carr. This year's Winter Wonderland Royalty are Keeley Williams and Craig Nero. Williams is a Paramedic Captain with … [Read more...] about Join the LGBT+ Archives Project at Winter Wonderland on November 29th at the AllWays Lounge
Under the Gaydar (November 2025 Event Calendar)
There are so many things to be thankful for living in the vibrant city of New Orleans. With so many parties, festivals, shows and fundraisers in the month, one can never get bored. Here are just some of the hot events in November. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2025 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – October 2025
I am thrilled whenever a new LGBTQ+ bar opens in the city, and it was at one such establishment that I found my Bartender of the Month for October. Wifey’s, a fresh addition to the scene, may be familiar to locals under its previous name, Iggy’s. This vibrant queer hotspot in the Faubourg Marigny boasts an exceptional staff, and Ambush’s newest featured bartender is someone … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – October 2025
Ambush on the Road – St. Louis, Missouri
I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to travel for work, which allowed me to attend the World Education Conference (WEC) in St. Louis, MO, this year. This event, organized by Meeting Professionals International (MPI), is particularly significant to me as I serve on the Gulf States Chapter Board. Founded in 1972, MPI was established to create a supportive … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road – St. Louis, Missouri
The Official Gay Halloween Guide (October 2025 Event Calendar)
October has things that go bump in the night and on the dance floor. From parties and fundraisers to festivals and parades, this month is one of the best months in NOLA for events. Here are just some of the hot events in October. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · … [Read more...] about The Official Gay Halloween Guide (October 2025 Event Calendar)
New Exhibit at NOMA Explores Early African American Experiences as Imagined through Historical Landscapes
This month, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) opens the highly anticipated exhibition Dawoud Bey: Elegy, on view at the museum September 26, 2025—January 4, 2026. A profound exploration of early experiences of African Americans in the United States, the groundbreaking survey, organized by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, marks the comprehensive exhibition of three … [Read more...] about New Exhibit at NOMA Explores Early African American Experiences as Imagined through Historical Landscapes