The Mystik Krewe de Rue Royale Revelers is pleased to announce that its seventh annual Twelfth Night Party will take place on January 6, 2020, at the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture. Krewe Captain Frank Perez said, “This venue is perfect considering Twelfth Night marks the beginning of Carnival Season. It is also the largest venue we’ve ever had, which will … [Read more...] about Rue Royale Revelers Announce New Venue for 2020 Twelfth Night Party
Announcements
CAC Announces George Scheer as New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in New Orleans is excited to announce the selection of George Scheer, PhD, as the organization’s new Executive Director effective October 1. Scheer brings extensive leadership and management experience to the Contemporary Arts Center, including his 16-year tenure as Executive Director and Co-Founder of Elsewhere, a … [Read more...] about CAC Announces George Scheer as New Executive Director
Transgender Filmmaker Transitions into New Career Roles
For many years, Sophie White, has been known to many in the Louisiana filmmaking industry as Rory White. Letting the world know that she is transgender, is her latest chapter in a life and career that’s already been diverse. “I’ve experienced a lot of chapters over the years, many of which will hopefully give me the strength and courage I need on this new journey, in coming out … [Read more...] about Transgender Filmmaker Transitions into New Career Roles
New Orleans Pride Celebrates 10 Years, Names New President
The New Orleans Pride Organization is celebrating its 10 year anniversary, June 12-14, 2020. In preparing for the milestone weekend, the organization has named Michael Musa as president. Michael brings experience with non-profit and business operations, as well as fundraising and community service. Before moving to New Orleans, Michael was active with the South … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pride Celebrates 10 Years, Names New President
An Open Letter to HRC From Trans Community Leaders
(Note: This letter was originally published in OUT Magazine and among its signers are New Orleans / Louisiana trans advocates) As transgender and nonbinary leaders of prominent advocacy, grassroots, national, regional, legal, and leadership development organizations across the United States, we are troubled by Human Rights Campaign’s announcement of its new “trans-centered” … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to HRC From Trans Community Leaders
Glamarama Glitters at Bamboula’s November 2
(New Orleans; October 1, 2019): Break out your bell-bottoms and platform shoes November 2! Seventies tribute band Glamarama beams you back in time to the early, influential glam rock era with the music of David Bowie, T-Rex, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Sweet, and others during a “double feature” show at Bamboula’s Frenchmen Theatre. Front man David Otillio rocks, … [Read more...] about Glamarama Glitters at Bamboula’s November 2
Gulf Coast Equality Fest 2019
Join us on October 19 from 11am to 6pm as Gulf Coast Equality Council, along with Harrah’s Gulf Coast, Scarlet Pearl Casino, and The Stonewall Gives Back Initiative presents the third annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest. The festival will be on The Great Lawn at Harrah’s GulfCoast (280 Beach Blvd) in Biloxi, Mississippi. Our equality event inspires, educates, commemorates, and … [Read more...] about Gulf Coast Equality Fest 2019
Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Return to The Phoenix Bar on Eve of Southern Decadence LGBTQ Festival
As Southern Decadence, Louisiana's largest LGBTQ festival of the year, kicked off yesterday in New Orleans, the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) returned to The Phoenix Bar to deliver a new “Notice of Violation and Summons to Appear for an Administrative Hearing” due to violations they observed during a new undercover investigation conducted two months ago … [Read more...] about Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Return to The Phoenix Bar on Eve of Southern Decadence LGBTQ Festival
New Resource Guide for LGBT Older Adults in New Orleans
It’s been a long time coming, but a new resource guide for LGBT older adults in New Orleans has just been published on the NOAGE website (www.noagenola.org/resource-guide). We will soon have printed copies available as well. As part of their service-learning requirements with the Tulane University Center for Public Service, students in Dr. Krystal Cleary’s class volunteered … [Read more...] about New Resource Guide for LGBT Older Adults in New Orleans
Bourbon Street Extravaganza 2019
Chuck Robinson of Napoleon’s Itch announces the 15th annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza during the 48th Southern Decadence Festival on August 31, 2019, at 6 PM at the corner of Bourbon Street and St Ann Street. The performers will be Jeanie Tracy, Beth Ann Sacks, Ultra Nate, and The Prancing Rockets. Chuck describes this free concert as the largest event of Southern … [Read more...] about Bourbon Street Extravaganza 2019