The Grinnell Singers Perform The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Under the direction of John Rommereim Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Episcopal) 2919 Saint Charles Avenue The event is free and open to the public. Considering Matthew Shepard is a Grammy-nominated three-part oratorio composed by Craig Hella … Continue Reading Article about The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD
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Trodding the Boards March 26, 2026
Guys and Dolls at Le Petit through March 29 I’ll wager you’ll leave Le Petit humming one of the songs from its current production of Guys and Dolls. Or many songs. Take Back Your Mink. If I Were a Bell. Luck Be a Lady. The title song. And more. All classics. After enduring such recent Broadway touring productions as Back to the Future: The Musical and Hell's Kitchen (not … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards March 26, 2026
Loyola University to Launch Inaugural College of Music and Media Hall of Fame Celebration
NEW ORLEANS – Loyola University will host its inaugural College of Music and MediaHall of Fame Celebration on April 15 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum – a landmarkevent that will honor the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni from the School ofMusic and Theatre Professions and the School of Communication and Design. The public is invited to participate through … Continue Reading Article about Loyola University to Launch Inaugural College of Music and Media Hall of Fame Celebration
The Rockford Files: The One – To Be, Or Not To Be
** WARNING: TRUTH BOMB DROPPING IN 30 SECONDS ** In today’s dating culture, everyone claims to be searching for “the one.” It appears in bios, comes up on first dates, and repeats more than ‘Yass, Queen!' on RPDR. The idea behind the phrase is romantic, and with the right music and lighting, it may even sound sincere, but it masks a contradiction. While many want to find … Continue Reading Article about The Rockford Files: The One – To Be, Or Not To Be
Bartender Spotlight
The neighborhood bar holds a significant place in the cultural fabric of New Orleans, especially when it embraces an LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, as exemplified by The Friendly, where my bartender spotlight, the remarkable Butch Sager, works. A native of Michigan, Butch is a returning New Orleanian, having experienced life in the city both before and after Hurricane … Continue Reading Article about Bartender Spotlight
Trodding the Boards March 6, 2026
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr at the WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen March 13-15 [HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr returns to the WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen March 13-15. The following are excerpts from my June 2021 review of it.] HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr, Heather Massie’s one-woman show, made it to … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards March 6, 2026
Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips named 2026 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals
Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips to Lead the Gay Easter Parade Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips have been named as Grand Marshals for the 2026 Gay Easter Parade. Both long-time French Quarter residents and celebrities, Palmquist and Phillips have strong ties to the queer community, having both worked in gay bars, both serving as royalty in Gay Carnival, both … Continue Reading Article about Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips named 2026 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals
Under the Gaydar (March 2026 Event Calendar)
Mardi Gras is over so now we turn our attention to upcoming events for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter as well as a host of other celebratory events. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine … Continue Reading Article about Under the Gaydar (March 2026 Event Calendar)
