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Join the LGBT+ Archives Project at Winter Wonderland on November 29th at the AllWays Lounge

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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

Bartender of the Month – October 2025

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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

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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)

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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

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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

LGBT+ Archives Project to Produce Winter Wonderland on November 29

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(New Orleans, LA) The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, a federally recognized non-profit organization, has assumed responsibility for producing Winter Wonderland, an annual charity fundraiser. The event will take place on the evening of Saturday, November 29, at the AllWays Lounge (2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans). Winter Wonderland was founded fifteen years ago by … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Archives Project to Produce Winter Wonderland on November 29

Bartender of the Month – August 2025

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Living in New Orleans allows me to explore the Gulf Coast throughout the year, and one of my favorite LGBTQ+ bars along the Mississippi Coast is SIPPS in Gulfport. Guests are warmly welcomed by my bartender of the month for August, Josh Molla, who provides exceptional service with a friendly smile. A Gulfport native, Josh joined the military in 2006 and later worked as a … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – August 2025

Historical Marker Unveiled for Physicist and Gay Philanthropist Peter Putnam in Houma

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A Louisiana Historical Marker honoring physicist and philanthropist Peter Putnam was placed this month near 3127 East Main Street in Houma, Louisiana. The marker was financed by attorney John J. Sullivan and the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. Peter Putnam (1927–1987) was a physicist, philosopher, and philanthropist whose quiet brilliance left a lasting impact in the … [Read more...] about Historical Marker Unveiled for Physicist and Gay Philanthropist Peter Putnam in Houma