(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
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One of the Good Guys: Remembering Jim Kellogg
by Scott S. Ellis, July 2025 Robert James Kellogg, known professionally as R. James Kellogg, was a NewOrleans civil rights attorney whose practice helped many people, in New Orleans,Louisiana and beyond. Born in Shreveport in 1951, he graduated from LSU and Columbia School of Law.His first professional employment was with the ACLU, working to relieveovercrowding in … [Read more...] about One of the Good Guys: Remembering Jim Kellogg
Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 35th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the winners in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners were announced at the GAA Gala which was held at The Marigny Opera House on Saturday, August 16th in front of a capacity crowd of over 200 attendees. The GAAs were hosted by French Quarter Personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with Felicia Phillips and … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 35th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
Crisis at Mona Lisa Averted / Restaurant Will Remain Open
Shockwaves rippled through the French Quarter last week when Farrow Stephenson, owner of the popular restaurant Mona Lisa, announced he was being evicted by the building’s new owner. The announcement caused an uproar among the restaurant’s devotees, who took to social media to blast the new owner, who is reputedly from New York. Stephenson was informed by text message from a … [Read more...] about Crisis at Mona Lisa Averted / Restaurant Will Remain Open
Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2025 Gay Appreciation Awards
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 5 in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners will be announced at the GAA Gala which will be held at The Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferinand Street) on Saturday, August 16th from 6 to 9 pm. The 2025 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with local celebrities … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2025 Gay Appreciation Awards
2025 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: George Roth
George Roth will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Gay Appreciation Awards on August 16. Roth has lived a legendary life, playing key roles in Gay Carnival, early bathhouse culture, the New York drag scene, Fire Island, and showbusiness. Born in 1936 and raised in New Orleans where he attended St. Aloysius High School, Roth then attended Louisiana … [Read more...] about 2025 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: George Roth
An Original Immersive Theater Experience Debuts Inside JAMNOLA: “Six Frenchmen” Premieres July 22–25
A bold new immersive theater experience is coming to New Orleans this July—and it’s unlike anything the city has seen before. Six Frenchmen, an original genre-blending production inspired by the 1768 Louisiana Rebellion, will run for three nights only: July 22, 23, and 25, starting at 8:00 PM at JAMNOLA, 940 Frenchmen Street. Set inside New Orleans’ one-of-a-kind cultural … [Read more...] about An Original Immersive Theater Experience Debuts Inside JAMNOLA: “Six Frenchmen” Premieres July 22–25
Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
The John Burton Harter Foundation presents Sing the Body Electric, an exhibition opening July 12th (6 to 9pm) at UNO Gallery, located at 2429 St. Claude Avenue. The works featured speak to the various ways that LGBTQ+ people creatively and collectively strive to embody a sense of self that is both liberated and true, focusing on explorations of the Queer body through the … [Read more...] about Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
Obituary: Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen
Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen, 84, died at home on April 16, 2025, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Originally from Houston, Texas, Buddy served as an E-3 fire chief in the U.S. Air Force while stationed in Iwo Jima. Discharged from the military for being gay, Buddy vowed never to work anywhere he couldn’t be open about his orientation. While working at the Caverns on Bourbon Street in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen
Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
Get ready to sip, savor, and slay! The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown is turning up the heat with an unforgettable Drag Brunch at its signature restaurant, Passé, on Sunday, June 29th at 11 AM.This lively and high-energy event will feature dazzling drag performances, mouthwatering brunch favorites, and an unbeatable vibe. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, with … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
