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Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

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With a record-setting number of unique nominees for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards, it's no surprise that within the first three days, we surpassed the total number of votes received last year! This year, 5,347 people cast their votes in 38 categories. Three additional awards will be presented for a total of 41 awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to be … [Read more...] about Finalists Announced after Record Number of Votes for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards

Grand Revelers’ Conclave

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About a dozen people gathered recently at the corner of Royal and St. Ann Streets to witness the release of black smoke at the conclusion of the Mystik Krewe du Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural conclave.  The conclave is held on the third Thursday of each month to deliberate the selection of the krewe’s next Grand Reveler.  All Grand Revelers—Jeff Palmquist (GR I), … [Read more...] about Grand Revelers’ Conclave

Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration

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After World Pride New York is over on June 30, our King of Mardi Gras float builders, Kern Studios, will have been showcased to the world with three entries in the World Pride March.  Mardi Gras meets Pride has been long overdue especially in the Big Apple. Netflix’s Queer Eye, MAC Cosmetics, and the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) will have … [Read more...] about Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration

Barry Rutherford

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On Saturday, June 22, Dr. William Barron “Barry” Rutherford, loving brother and friend, passed away at the age of 71.  Barry was born on April 29, 1948, in Shreveport, LA, to Horace and Jacqueline Rutherford.  He received his B.A., M.A., and finally his Ph.D. in Secondary Education.  He taught in various secondary and elementary schools during his … [Read more...] about Barry Rutherford

Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux

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Long-time French Quarter resident Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17.  He was 58. He was born January 1, 1961, to Roy and Marjorie (Duhon) Brasseaux.  He was a native of Abbeville but resided for over 30 years in his beloved adopted city of New Orleans. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by a brother, Roy “Joey” … [Read more...] about Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux

Larry Bagneris, Jr. To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

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Larry Bagneris, Jr. will receive the Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 31st annual Gay Appreciation Awards. A native of New Orleans, Larry Bagneris began his Civil Rights activities at the age of 16 as a student at St. Augustine High School. He took part in pickets in front of Maison Blanche Department Store protesting the Jim Crow policies of the retail giant. He … [Read more...] about Larry Bagneris, Jr. To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Introducing the 2019 Nominees for the New “Advocate for Transgender Rights” Gay Appreciation Award

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Most members of the LGBTQ community would agree that it isn’t easy being different, but it’s certainly gotten better over the last 50 years. That being said, the need to protect transgender rights has never been more urgent or important than it is now. That’s why this year we’ve added a new Gay Appreciation Award titled “Advocate for Transgender Rights” in order to raise … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2019 Nominees for the New “Advocate for Transgender Rights” Gay Appreciation Award

“Strange Bedfellows Make Politics: New Orleans LGBTQ Political History” premieres June 27

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The New Orleans Coalition has announced the premiere of “Strange Bedfellows Make Politics: New Orleans LGBTQ Political History” on Thursday, June 27. The production is a multimedia, one-man show written and performed by Roberts Batson. Curtain is at 6:30 pm at Café Istanbul Theater, 2372 St. Claude Avenue, There is no admission charge, but seating is limited, so reservations … [Read more...] about “Strange Bedfellows Make Politics: New Orleans LGBTQ Political History” premieres June 27

Grand Reveler Conclave Set for June 20

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The Mystik Krewe de Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural Conclave of Grand Revelers will be held on the evening of June 20 at the home of Krewe founder and Lord of Misrule Frank Perez. Jeff Palmquist (GR I), Will Antill (GR II), Felicia Phillips (GR IV), and Frank Perez (GR V) (Rip Naquin, GR III, passed away in 2017) will cloister to deliberate the selection of Grand Reveler … [Read more...] about Grand Reveler Conclave Set for June 20