This year the LGBT+ Archives Project is honoring Valda Lewis at its annual Oracle Gala. From 1987 to 1993, Lewis and Loretta Mims produced an LGBT+ themed TV show called Just for the Record. Thanks to the Archives Project, that show has been digitized and made available for future generations. Lewis, who now lives in Ohio, will attend the Gala. She will be on hand to … [Read more...] about Oracle Gala Set for Sept. 14
Announcements
Loyola Center for Counseling and Education Now Offering Sliding-Scale Psychotherapy Groups
NEW ORLEANS (August 2, 2019) – Loyola Center for Counseling and Education announces expanded services, now offering low cost group therapy to underserved members of the New Orleans community. The LCCE opened in 2019 and has been offering sliding scale individual, couple, and family therapy since. The clinic will expand in August 2019 to offer therapeutic groups. These are the … [Read more...] about Loyola Center for Counseling and Education Now Offering Sliding-Scale Psychotherapy Groups
Winter Wonderland Announces 2019 Charities, Royalty
Winter Wonderland VIII had its Royal Coronation and Sponsorship Party at the Golden Lantern on Wednesday, July 31. A packed house enjoyed salad, meatballs, sandwiches, jambalaya, and many cocktails before Winter Wonderland Misti Gaither took the stage to acknowledge previous royalty, hand out awards, announce the charities, and reveal the new royalty. Jeffrey Palmquist … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland Announces 2019 Charities, Royalty
Statement of Thomas G. Wood on July 24, 2019
I have been a part of the LGBTQ community in New Orleans as a bar owner and business operator since 1975. Throughout my involvement in our community, I have always supported our advancements over the last 44 years, including supporting and funding campaigns that resulted in the election of LGBTQ supportive politicians, our achievement of a civil rights ordinance, our … [Read more...] about Statement of Thomas G. Wood on July 24, 2019
Up Stairs Lounge Commemorative Plaque Restored
The memorial plaque commemorating the site of the Up Stairs Lounge fire has been given a facelift. The restoration effort was part of an international project to clean and restore LGBT+ monuments around the world. The project is being directed by artist Ryan Leitner who has received a Traveling Fellowship from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts … [Read more...] about Up Stairs Lounge Commemorative Plaque Restored
Southern Decadence Accounting as of July 26, 2019
Money Raised from Fundraisers Announcement Party $1207 Press Party $1506.54 Leather and Lace $424 Salad Tossing 101 $338 SDGM Bartending $671.25 SDGM Bartending $346 Wine... Just Add Fruit $200 Potato Salad Contest $400 Just Us Trip $-566.27 Southern Meets Decadence Soiree’ $2390 Poster Signing $80 Total: $7562.79 Money Raised from … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Accounting as of July 26, 2019
Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2020
The Lords of Leather will present its annual “Miss Louisiana Leatherette” contest on Saturday, August 10 at 8 pm at Four Seasons Bar & Lounge in Metairie. This camp-drag competition features a tongue-in-cheek look at gay leather pageantry in a delightful evening for all. This contest is open to all artists/entertainers who wish to present their best with an … [Read more...] about Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2020
Forum for Equality Holds Annual Meeting
The Forum for Equality held its annual meeting on Wednesday, July 24, at the New Orleans Jazz Market. About thirty members of the Forum and a few guests enjoyed cocktails and sweets before the meeting was called to order. Three political candidates, all running for the State House of Representatives, worked the crowd during the cocktail hour: Carling Dinkler … [Read more...] about Forum for Equality Holds Annual Meeting
Tour-Guiding Classes at Loyola University to Feature LGBT+ History
LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana President and Ambush columnist Frank Perez will incorporate local LGBT+ history into three courses he is teaching at Loyola University this fall. Loyola University began offering Professional Tour Guiding courses last year as part of a new initiative to accommodate the city’s growing tourism industry as well as to address increasing … [Read more...] about Tour-Guiding Classes at Loyola University to Feature LGBT+ History
Bear, Leather Enthusiasts Headed Toward “The Locker Room” for 11th Mobile Bleather Weekend Aug. 2 & 3
When the final whistle blows, the teams head toward the locker room. But that’s when the games REALLY begin at this year’s 11th Mobile Bleather Weekend! Mobile Bleather Weekend is “The South’s Premier Bear/Leather/Levi Event”. Four bars in Mobile unite to present a weekend filled with contests, music and socializing, all centered around a theme. And, in addition to the … [Read more...] about Bear, Leather Enthusiasts Headed Toward “The Locker Room” for 11th Mobile Bleather Weekend Aug. 2 & 3
