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John Rawls and the Sodomy Statute

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In 1994, New Orleans attorney John Rawls took an ad out in Impact (a New Orleans-based LGBT+ newspaper) announcing he was planning a civil lawsuit to challenge the state’s “Crimes Against Nature” law and asking, “We would like to hear from the following groups of people as possible plaintiffs: people who have the courage to reveal their sexual orientation and fight openly in … [Read more...] about John Rawls and the Sodomy Statute

Legislative Update

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The solons have gathered in Baton Rouge for the 2024 legislative session, the first under new governor, Jeff Landry, and the politicians in their infinite lack of wisdom have given us much to worry about.  Be afraid. Be very afraid.  Governor Landry’s agenda is pretty clear—proliferate the number of guns on the street and the number of Airbnbs in New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Legislative Update

Southern Decadence Grand Marshals and their Announcement Party

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On Saturday, April 20, outgoing SDGMs Jimmy Gale, Monica Synclaire-Kennedy, and Nicole Dubois will name their successors. In recent years, the annual announcement party has become a highly anticipated event in the New Orleans queer calendar, but that wasn’t always the case. In the beginning, there were no Grand Marshal announcement parties. In fact, when Southern Decadence … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Grand Marshals and their Announcement Party

Bianca Del Rio–Dead Inside but Live Onstage

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Gretna’s own Roy Haylock, better known as international drag superstar Bianca Del Rio, returns to New Orleans on April 24 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater with his newest solo comedy tour Dead Inside. With the theater seating over 2,200, it may be a little smaller than London’s Wembley Arena (capacity: 12,000+) which his It's Jester Joke tour sold out in 2019, but a tad larger … [Read more...] about Bianca Del Rio–Dead Inside but Live Onstage

The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

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The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, March 31 at 4:30pm.  The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles.  The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or summer suits with Easter Hats and … [Read more...] about The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS PRIDEFEST UNVEILS OFFICIAL NEW LOGO AT STAR-STUDDED MARIGNY PARTY

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NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pridefest unveiled its new logo Saturday evening (Feb. 24) at the Phoenix Bar in the Marigny, capping a night of celebration, revelry, and drag. The event featured crowd-pleasing performances by drag queens Monique Michaels-Alexander, Tibby Honest, Alexa H. Milano, Renee Saunce, and Eureeka Starfish, who also served as emcee. Mr. Louisiana Leather … [Read more...] about NEW ORLEANS PRIDEFEST UNVEILS OFFICIAL NEW LOGO AT STAR-STUDDED MARIGNY PARTY

Tom Caplinger and How Lafitte’s Went into Exile

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In 1933, shortly after the repeal of the Volstead Act, Tom Caplinger, Harold Barthel, and Mary Collins leased the building at 941 Bourbon Street (at the corner of St. Philip Street) and opened a bar called Café Lafitte.  At the time, it was just one of two bars on Bourbon Street, the other being the Old Absinthe House. Contrary to popular belief, the iconic building at 941 … [Read more...] about Tom Caplinger and How Lafitte’s Went into Exile

Ron Iafrate and Daryl Dunaway Named 2024 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals

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Ambush is pleased to announce the Grand Marshals for the 2024 Gay Easter Parade are Ron Iafrate and Daryl Dunaway. Dunaway has worked in the hospitality industry and is also a drag entertainer, performing as Countess C. Alice. Originally from Zachary, Louisiana, Dunaway is longtime New Orleans resident and served as Southern Decadence Grand Marshal in 2019. Dunaway has been … [Read more...] about Ron Iafrate and Daryl Dunaway Named 2024 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals

Under the Gaydar (March 2024 Event Calendar)

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With Mardi Gras now in the distant past, we look towards other holidays and amazing festivals in NOLA this month. From the Tennessee Williams Festival and Saints & Sinners Literary Festival to the Gay Easter Parade, March is hopping. Here are just some of the hot happenings in March to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (March 2024 Event Calendar)