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Halloween New Orleans ARCADE, a Fundraiser for Project Lazarus

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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

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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

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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

Don Stratton (1944-2021)

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Don Stratton, a founding member of the Krewe of Armeinius, passed away on August 30, 2021 at his home in New Orleans, one day before his 77th birthday. He was born on August 31, 1944 in New Orleans to Fred and Mae Stratton, who predeceased him. A graduate of John McDonogh High School on Esplanade Avenue, Stratton began his career working for Kemper Insurance. For over 50 … [Read more...] about Don Stratton (1944-2021)

The Official Dish on Southern Decadence 2021

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Dear Ambush Nation, Southern Decadence is less than 2 weeks away!  And if you’re reading all the posts on Facebook it can be somewhat confusing as to what Southern Decadence will look like in 2021.  Is there a parade?  What about Grand Marshals and a theme?  Are the bars having events?  What about private parties?  Has the City of New Orleans placed any COVID-19 restrictions … [Read more...] about The Official Dish on Southern Decadence 2021

Obituary: Janet Ann Garner

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Janet Ann Garner, 60, departed this life on August 13, 2021. A native of Kenner, LA and resident of Portland, TN. She is preceded in death by James L. Garner (father), Alice M. Montblanc Garner (mother), Gregory J. Garner (brother). Left to cherish her memory from her previous marriage to Ronald Caldarera are Melissa Caldarera Mack (daughter), Chauncey (son in law), … [Read more...] about Obituary: Janet Ann Garner

Book Review: Johnny White’s Sports Bar: The Tiny Joint that Never Closed—Until It Did

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Johnny White’s Sports Bar: The Tiny Joint that Never Closed—Until It Did. Marita Woywod Crandle. The History Press, 2019. 144 pages. For 23 years, Johnny White’s Sports Bar reigned as Bourbon Street’s premiere dive bar for locals. Located at the corner of Orleans and Bourbon, the small bar was an island for Quarter Rats in the midst of an unceasing flow of tourists. It was … [Read more...] about Book Review: Johnny White’s Sports Bar: The Tiny Joint that Never Closed—Until It Did

Bartender Spotlight: August 2021

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Can you believe we are already in August?  It’s crazy! Southern Decadence is next month and then we roll right into the holidays.  Time flies when you take a year off for a global pandemic.  As we start to make our way back out, if the unvaccinated don’t shut us down, to enjoy cocktails again, my bartender for the month of August is the fabulous Lawrence Edward at Betty’s Bar … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: August 2021

“For the Love of Mardi Gras, Get Vaccinated!”

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Have you browsed through some of the Southern Decadence groups on social media lately?  If you didn’t know any better, you might get the idea that the COVID-19 pandemic is completely behind us.  Sure, there are occasional posts about masks, but on the whole, one gets the impression that the hordes of Southern Decadence devotees who did not come last year are … [Read more...] about “For the Love of Mardi Gras, Get Vaccinated!”