Party Down
This was another Mardi Gras for the memory book. From the streets to the ballrooms, the city came alive with beads, boas and sequins. It was a gay dream come true. The week prior to Mardi Gras I spent either working or getting ready for the Krewe of Armeinius’ ball on Saturday night. Many reasons made this year special starting with the fact that it was moved from its normal location at the Sigur Center in Chalmette to River City Ballroom located in the Mardi Gras World facility in New Orleans situated adjacent to the Morial Convention Center along the Mississippi River.
This was the first time this ball has moved locations in over four decades and it was not an easy transition, but it created an exciting and more spectacular setting. Not even rain could keep the record breaking crowds away that night (oh and it stormed). The second major fact was it was our 50th ball. I am a member of this wonderful Krewe. Each costume was choreographed and orchestrated brilliantly (no one fell down). Each costume was creative and meshed with the theme of Niouvelle Orleans: 300 Years of Fabulous. Nods were made to some major gay characters both current and past like Miss Dixie, Chris Owens and Bienville. Other costumes paid tribute to famous institutions in the city like the Aquarium, the Natchez Steamboat and the My Oh MyClub. There was also costumes that gave a nod to our past like the Krewe of Yuga, the first gay ball in the city that was raided by police.
I was honored to come out as Bienville pushing the ever so lovely Michael Sullivan dressed up as a baby Chris Owens, then breaking into an other dance production with the Streetcar Strutters. The crowning touch was when the incoming queen was presented in a 25 foot birdcage that was her dressed and when the stripped away the skirt produced the King inside, simply marvelous. Congratulations to Queen Brent Durnin and King Ned Pitre. This year was just amazing and what Gay Carnival is all about!
The following day, I was back at another ball, this time in the audience for the Lords of Leather Bag Masque at the Alario Center in Westwego. Once again, the ball was a celebration of the leather culture with the theme Olympus. An array of gods came out for your viewing pleasure in plumed and exotic costumes. These gentleman know how to deliver a sexy show. The royalty this year which was a milestone year for them (the 35th ball) was Lord King Jason Doyle and Lord Consort John Welch. And may I just say I am in love with Kyle Robin’s sledgehammer.
On Monday, I participated in my second parade ride of the season, the Krewe of Orpheus, and I see what all the hype is about the parade. The moment I walked into the Convention Center where the floats were parked, I was overwhelmed with awe. I felt like a little kid walking amongst those giant floats up close marveling at the color and decor. What also makes this ride incredible is everything is done for you. You beads are loaded in your spot, you are treated to a delicious lunch and you have a costumer who dresses you and prepares you for your ride. Then we were off, you board your float, get harnessed in and then ride to the start of the parade. Watching the city pass you by from atop a moving float is both magical and very relaxing. It is the calm before the chaos of the ride because once we turn onto Napoleon Avenue, it is no-stop throwing, screaming parade goers and music. I had some fun co-workers join me on the float and we danced (there was a great DJ), drank and threw. There was so many people clambering for the beads and trinkets it was crazy. The parade ends in the Convention Center where the party really kicks into gear. The floats encircle the room while the guests are dressed in tuxes and evening gowns jump around like crazy. Quite a dichotomy of revelers from jeans and shorts to tuxes and dresses, I love this city. After we got off the float we partied with our guests who had been at the party enjoying the bands and food since it started.
The entertainment this year was based around New Orleans music – different styles, genres and musicians. It was kicked off by Harry Connick Jr. who is quite the showman and then followed by a host of the city’s finest talents doing one o0r two of their top hits. Performers included Deacon John, Trombone Shorty, Amanda Shaw, The Dixie Cups, Vince Vance, Big Freedia, Irma Thomas and lots more. It was an NOLA music extravaganza. Even Monarch William Keegan Michael Key got in om all the fun and did a number. Now this is one way to celebrate Lundi Gras.
Mardi Gras day was as always a blur of costumes and cocktails starting very early. My friend Laura Tennyson and her husband Gary host a Mardi Gras breakfast every year with some of the best friend chicken ever, grilled salmon, king cakes, macaroni and cheese and lots of other delectable comfort food. They have a Champagne and Bloody Mary Bar to start your day off right. We start there and then meander our way into the Quarter stopping to see all the parade goers from St. Ann. This year I participated in the Bourbon Street awards in my Armeinius costume which was fabulousness at its best. Even thought I did not win, I had a front row seat for the parade of incredible costumes. Congrats to the Krewe of Apollo Baton Rouge for winning Best Leather, Krewe of Petronius for Best in Show and Best Individual and the Krewe of Armeinius for Best Drag and Best Group.
After the contest my friends and I went to a party at Dustin Woehrman’s home. His home is not only an architectural showplace, but a ideal spot for a party. And his guests list included a bevy of the hottest hunks in the city and visiting. I had never seen so many gorgeous men in one spot. Olympics were the ongoing theme of costumes at that party and there were plenty of body suits galore. Late afternoon parties are also a great way to end the evening, which I did pretty early around seven. As I get older my marathon days tend to get shorter.
The rest of my week was complete recuperation until Sunday when I attended the Treme Sidewalk Steppers Second Line that started at the Saenger Theatre and weaved its way through the streets of the Treme stopping at cool watering holes along the way until it reached its last stop at the Mother in Law Lounge. We followed up our outing with brunch at the delightful Mr. Gregory’s on Rampart Street – incredible food; and a afternoon of cocktails in the courtyard of Bayou Beer Garden which surprisingly was very gay that day.
That concludes my Mardi Gras adventure. I hope you had a great holiday, until next week, keep the party going.
Hot Happenings
Now that Carnival is over, the cold weather warms and we prepare for Spring, the city comes alive. Here are just few hot happenings to get the lenten season started right.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Kocktail Karaoke: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphione Street; 8 p.m. – midnight Join us at Good Friends Bar for Kocktail Karaoke with the winner gets a $25.00 bar tab.
Country Dance lessons: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 8 p.m. Tuesdays are Country Dance lessons with dancing from 8 – 11 p.m.
Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 8:00 p.m. See the men of Oz like you have never seen them before. The show stars Atomyc Adonis, Bobby B, Franky, Phathoms Deep and other special guests. Hosted by Trixie Minx.
Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Avenue; 8 p.m. Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras is a one of New Orleans’ only family friendly drag shows! Join hostess Vanessa Carr Kennedy every Tuesday, have a taco or two, and learn a little bit about the art of drag.
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
WednesGays at LPK Uptown: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 South Carrolton Ave.; 5 p.m. Join us every Wednesday to celebrate diversity. See old friends or make some new ones and find out what’s happening in the Nola community. All this while enjoying 1/2 price drinks from the bar. Invite your friends…
You Better Sing Karaoke; Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 7 p.m. Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Lafittes in Exile. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean.
Game Night: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 7 p.m. Wednesdays are Game night with Honey Bee at 7 p.m. with free jello shots and Bar Tabs.
All About Evil New Orleans Screening: Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. My Good Judy Artist Residency presents the New Orleans’ screening of All About Evil. This is the directorial feature debut by Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ. This film is a Horror Comedy starring Natasha Lyonne, Mink Stole, Thomas Dekker, Noah Segan, and the one and only Cassandra Peterson (Elvira Mistress of the Dark). In this film a mousy woman inherits an old movie house and starts making a series of grisly shorts, but her fans do not realize that the murders in the films are all real.
This event serves as a fundraiser for the My Good Judy Foundation. Joshua Grannell and the film’s composer Vinsantos will be on hand for a post show Q&A. There will be a special raffle of one of Vinsantos’ famed art dolls and other fabulous prizes. Tickets for the raffle will be on sale at the event from 7-8pm and you must be present to win.
As an added bonus, three of New Orleans’ most HORRORible Drag performers, Apostrophe, Fabigail Tchoupitoulas and Cece V Dementhe will dazzle you with their demented talents. Doors for this event are at 7pm and the event starts at 8pm. This takes place in the newly furbished Allways Lounge Theater. Seating is very limited and advanced tickets are suggested. Tickets are $12 advanced and $15 at the door. For tickets, go to https://allaboutevilneworleans.brownpapertickets.com.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Thursday is Honey Bee Trivia at 7 p.m. Four rounds with jello shots to the winner of each round and a Bar Tab to top person/team of the night.
Girl | Crush: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon Street; 9 p.m. Girl | Crush is bringing you a weekly event for girls who like girls, and their friends! This flavor of CRUSH entitled DTF is exclusive to New Orleans’ #1 Dance Club, Oz and happens every Thursday night.
The Jeff D Comedy Cabaret; Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10 p.m. The Comedy Cabaret stars Jeff D. featuring Gia Giavanni. Enjoy hilarious comedians, amazing talent and the Ladies of Oz.
Strip Off: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; midnight Persana Shoulders hosts the Strip Off every Thursday night. Sign up begins at 11 p.m. and the show features a spotlight performance by Miss Gay Louisiana America 2013 Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Winners receive
1st PLACE – $100 Cash • 2nd PLACE – $50 Bar tab
Friday, March 2, 2018
Music of Senator Ken: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music with Senator Ken playing all your favorites.
Play Girlz: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m. Drag show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests.
New Meat Amateur Dance Contest: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Lisa Beaumann, anyone can enter – $100 cash prize.
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Piano Bar with Trey Ming; Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 4 – 7 p.m. Sing along with your favorite songs with Talented piano player Trey Ming.
Music of Vanessa Carr Kennedy; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy songstress Vanessa as she sings some of the tops hits of yesterday and today.
Divas R Us; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m. This wonderful drag show directed by Monica Sinclaire Kennedy includes a special guests stars.
Blame It On Bianca Del Rio: The Orpheum Theatre; 129 Roosevelt Way; 7 p.m. AEG Presents Blame It On The Bianca Del Rio Comedy Tour at the Orpheum Theatre. This show is for all ages. Doors open at 7 p.m.
BIANCA DEL RIO, the alter ego of seasoned comic Roy Haylock and season 6 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is a self-professed “clown in a gown.” This hilariously hateful comic is known for her foul mouth and unapologetic humor, but her victims hardly have time to feel the sting before she zips on to the next topic. Besides, Bianca is quick to point out that she’s the biggest joke of all. The NY Times calls her “The Joan Rivers of the Drag World,” and Joan Rivers herself called Bianca’s humor “So funny! So sharp!” Bianca’s first stand-up special, “Rolodex of Hate”, is available on Vimeo OnDemand, and her first feature film, “Hurricane Bianca”, is available on Netflix. Her second stand-up special, “Not Today Satan”, is also available on Vimeo OnDemand. “Hurricane Bianca 2: From Russia with Hate” will be released in 2018. For tickets go to http://bit.ly/BiancaDelRioNOLATix.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Bottomless Mimosa: Cafe Lafittes in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 1 – 4 p.m. Bottomless Mimosas are offered upstairs from 1 – 4 p.m. for $12.
You Better Sing Karaoke; GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Good Friends Bar. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Jubilee: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 5 p.m. This Sunday Funday show stars Reba Douglas and special guests.
Zingo: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m. Play Bingo with hosts Opal Masters followed by the Barry BareAss Dancer of the Week Contest.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 9:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean.
Drink Drown and Drag: The Pub; 801 Bourbon Street; 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday Funday upstairs at The Parade. $15 Draink and Drown from 6 – 9 p.m. with a star studded drag show starting at 8 p.m.
Monday, March 5, 2018
S.I.N. Night: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis Street; Starting at 9 p.m. Come drink with Ashlee. Get your SIN card and receive $2.50 canned beer or well drinks and $1.50 draft.
Margarita Mondays: Grand Pre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. till close enjoy margarita specials with your bartender Michael
Tuesday, March 6, 30, 2018
Kocktail Karaoke: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphione Street; 8 p.m. – midnight Join us at Good Friends Bar for Kocktail Karaoke with the winner gets a $25.00 bar tab.
Country Dance lessons: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 8 p.m. Tuesdays are Country Dance lessons with dancing from 8 – 11 p.m.
Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 8:00 p.m. See the men of Oz like you have never seen them before. The show stars Atomyc Adonis, Bobby B, Franky, Phathoms Deep and other special guests. Hosted by Trixie Minx.
Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Avenue; 8 p.m. Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras is a one of New Orleans’ only family friendly drag shows! Join hostess Vanessa Carr Kennedy every Tuesday, have a taco or two, and learn a little bit about the art of drag.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
WednesGays at LPK Uptown: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 South Carrolton Ave.; 5 p.m. Join us every Wednesday to celebrate diversity. See old friends or make some new ones and find out what’s happening in the Nola community. All this while enjoying 1/2 price drinks from the bar. Invite your friends.
You Better Sing Karaoke; Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 7 p.m. Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Lafittes in Exile. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean.
Game Night: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 7 p.m. Wednesdays are Game night with Honey Bee at 7 p.m. with free jello shots and Bar Tabs.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Thursday is Honey Bee Trivia at 7 p.m. Four rounds with jello shots to the winner of each round and a Bar Tab to top person/team of the night.
Girl | Crush: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon Street; 9 p.m. Girl | Crush is bringing you a weekly event for girls who like girls, and their friends! This flavor of CRUSH entitled DTF is exclusive to New Orleans’ #1 Dance Club, Oz and happens every Thursday night.
The Jeff D Comedy Cabaret; Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10 p.m. The Comedy Cabaret stars Jeff D. featuring Gia Giavanni. Enjoy hilarious comedians, amazing talent and the Ladies of Oz.
Strip Off: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; midnight Persana Shoulders hosts the Strip Off every Thursday night. Sign up begins at 11 p.m. and the show features a spotlight performance by Miss Gay Louisiana America 2013 Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Winners receive
1st PLACE – $100 Cash • 2nd PLACE – $50 Bar tab
Friday, March 9, 2018
Music of Senator Ken: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music with Senator Ken playing all your favorites.
Play Girlz: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m. Drag show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests.
New Meat Amateur Dance Contest: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Lisa Beaumann, anyone can enter – $100 cash prize.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Piano Bar with Trey Ming; Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 4 – 7 p.m. Sing along with your favorite songs with Talented piano player Trey Ming.
Music of Vanessa Carr Kennedy; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy songstress Vanessa as she sings some of the tops hits of yesterday and today.
Divas R Us; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m. This wonderful drag show directed by Monica Sinclaire Kennedy includes a special guests stars.
Alexis Michelle in Alexis, I Am!: One Eyed Jacks; 615 Toulouse Street; 8 – 11 p.m. One Eyed Jacks welcomes Alexis Michelle, one of the last queens left standing on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, in her new one woman show ALEXIS, I AM! “Breathe in… I. Breathe out… Am.” This simple meditation has seen Alexis Michelle through the most exciting and challenging year of her career. From the exhilaration of being thrust into the reality tv spotlight to the struggles of the social media age, Alexis has lived it all and is stronger for it. Through a repertoire of songs made famous by divas like Liza, Judy, and Gaga as well as some of her own signature tunes, including “Thank You for Being a Friend”, Alexis shares the experiences that have challenged her and have made her brave enough to say “ALEXIS, I AM!”
Celebrated New Orleans singer Anais St. John joins Alexis as a special guest for this engagement. Alexis, I Am! features music direction by Brandon James Gwinn. The evening is written and directed by James Will McBride. It is produced by James Will McBride, C. Patrick Gendusa, and Michael Benedetti. The evening will be co-presented by Fifi Mahony’s .
There is a $20 cover charge. Tickets and information are available at www.oneeyedjacks.net.
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Bottomless Mimosa: Cafe Lafittes in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 1 – 4 p.m. Bottomless Mimosas are offered upstairs from 1 – 4 p.m. for $12.
You Better Sing Karaoke; GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Good Friends Bar. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Jubilee: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 5 p.m. This Sunday Funday show stars Reba Douglas and special guests.
Zingo: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m. Play Bingo with hosts Opal Masters followed by the Barry BareAss Dancer of the Week Contest.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 9:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean.
Drink Drown and Drag: The Pub; 801 Bourbon Street; 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday Funday upstairs at The Parade. $15 Draink and Drown from 6 – 9 p.m. with a star studded drag show starting at 8 p.m.
Monday, March 12, 2018
S.I.N. Night: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis Street; Starting at 9 p.m. Come drink with Ashlee. Get your SIN card and receive $2.50 canned beer or well drinks and $1.50 draft.
Margarita Mondays: Grand Pre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. till close enjoy margarita specials with your bartender Michael
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Kocktail Karaoke: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphione Street; 8 p.m. – midnight Join us at Good Friends Bar for Kocktail Karaoke with the winner gets a $25.00 bar tab.
Country Dance lessons: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 8 p.m. Tuesdays are Country Dance lessons with dancing from 8 – 11 p.m.
Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 8:00 p.m. See the men of Oz like you have never seen them before. The show stars Atomyc Adonis, Bobby B, Franky, Phathoms Deep and other special guests. Hosted by Trixie Minx.
Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Avenue; 8 p.m. Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras is a one of New Orleans’ only family friendly drag shows! Join hostess Vanessa Carr Kennedy every Tuesday, have a taco or two, and learn a little bit about the art of drag.
Wednesday. March 14 – Sunday, March 25, 2018
The Phantom of the Opera: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal StreetCameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera comes to a city near you as part of a brand new North American Tour. This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography and has been hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before.” Tickets for The Phantom of the Opera Cstart at $30 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office (1111 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116),BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (800) 982-2787.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
WednesGays at LPK Uptown: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 South Carrolton Ave.; 5 p.m. Join us every Wednesday to celebrate diversity. See old friends or make some new ones and find out what’s happening in the Nola community. All this while enjoying 1/2 price drinks from the bar. Invite your friends…
You Better Sing Karaoke; Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 7 p.m. Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Lafittes in Exile. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean.
Game Night: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 7 p.m. Wednesdays are Game night with Honey Bee at 7 p.m. with free jello shots and Bar Tabs.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Thursday is Honey Bee Trivia at 7 p.m. Four rounds with jello shots to the winner of each round and a Bar Tab to top person/team of the night.
Girl | Crush: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon Street; 9 p.m. Girl | Crush is bringing you a weekly event for girls who like girls, and their friends! This flavor of CRUSH entitled DTF is exclusive to New Orleans’ #1 Dance Club, Oz and happens every Thursday night.
The Jeff D Comedy Cabaret; Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10 p.m. The Comedy Cabaret stars Jeff D. featuring Gia Giavanni. Enjoy hilarious comedians, amazing talent and the Ladies of Oz.
Strip Off: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; midnight Persana Shoulders hosts the Strip Off every Thursday night. Sign up begins at 11 p.m. and the show features a spotlight performance by Miss Gay Louisiana America 2013 Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Winners receive
1st PLACE – $100 Cash • 2nd PLACE – $50 Bar tab
Friday, March 16, 2018
Amazing Grapes Wine Tasting and Auction: Hermann Grima House; 820 St. Louis Street; 6:30 – 10 p.m. Come out for a fabulous evening under the stars in a historic French Quarter courtyard! The Amazing Grapes Wine Tasting and Auction benefits the Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses’ education programs and preservation.
PATRON PARTY – Bubbles and Bourbon Happy Hour feat. Veuve Clicquot and Woodford Reserve 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Specialty bourbon cocktails, champagne and delicious bites to eat and silent auction preview
AUCTION & DINNER 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Wine tasting, exciting silent auction, Creole cuisine by Broussard’s and live music
This fun and festive auction features special wines, experiences, unique art, travel, jewelry and much more. For tickets, go to https://501auctions.com/amazinggrapes
New Meat Amateur Dance Contest: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Lisa Beaumann, anyone can enter – $100 cash prize.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
2018 Irish Channel St. Patrick;’s Day Parade; Magazine Street; 1:30 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day New Orleans Style with the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Enjoy this truly essential New Orleans St. Patrick’s Day experience and catch our throws which include flowers, beads, kisses, cabbage, and much more! As always, mass begins at Noon at St. Mary’s Assumption Church. 2030 Constance St. and is open to the public. The parade begins after mass.
Piano Bar with Trey Ming; Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 4 – 7 p.m. Sing along with your favorite songs with Talented piano player Trey Ming.
GCPAH Beer Bust: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 8 p.m. Come out from 8 – 10 p.m. for $5 all you can drink beer and $1 jello shots at the Beer Bust.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Bottomless Mimosa: Cafe Lafittes in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 1 – 4 p.m. Bottomless Mimosas are offered upstairs from 1 – 4 p.m. for $12.
You Better Sing Karaoke; GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Good Friends Bar. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Jubilee: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 5 p.m. This Sunday Funday show stars Reba Douglas and special guests.
Zingo: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m. Play Bingo with hosts Opal Masters followed by the Barry BareAss Dancer of the Week Contest.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 9:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean.
Drink Drown and Drag: The Pub; 801 Bourbon Street; 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday Funday upstairs at The Parade. $15 Draink and Drown from 6 – 9 p.m. with a star studded drag show starting at 8 p.m.
