Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? I was born and raised in Honduras, but I came to the U.S. when I was 10 years old. At the time, I was living with my mom in South Carolina, but was having financial struggles, so our aunt offered her a job here in New Orleans back in 2009, and I’ve been here ever since. How long have you been doing … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Analia XO
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Under the Gaydar (February 2022 Event Calendar)
Welcome to 2022 and Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. The entire month of February is Carnival time as we work our way to Mardi Gras Day on March 1. Here are just some of the hot happenings in February to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (February 2022 Event Calendar)
Ambush Announces New Regular Feature: Drag Queen Profiles
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce a new regular column called Drag Queen Profiles. The column will appear twice a month. Active drag queens currently performing in the Gulf South are welcome to submit profiles. To be featured, please contact Frank Perez at frankearlperez@gmail.com. Submissions will include a brief questionnaire and a picture (along … [Read more...] about Ambush Announces New Regular Feature: Drag Queen Profiles
Let Them Eat King Cake, Queen!
The 2022 Mardi Gras season in New Orleans rolled in like a majestic Carnival float brightly ablaze with colored lights and gorgeously costumed revelers. After not celebrating Mardi Gras last year, we were ready to let our hair down but not our masks. Cautious celebrating was the feeling for the entire weekend of parades, Gay Mardi Gras events, parties and drag … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat King Cake, Queen!
The Future of St. Louis #1 Cemetery
St. Louis Cemetery #1, on the edge of the French Quarter, is one of the city’s premiere attractions for tourists. Opened in 1789 as a replacement for the St. Peter cemetery, which was deconsecrated in order to allow the residential development of the block bounded by N. Rampart, St. Peter, Burgundy, and Toulouse streets, St. Louis #1 is the oldest cemetery in New … [Read more...] about The Future of St. Louis #1 Cemetery
Trodding the Boards January 11, 2022
Josephine at the Marigny Opera House Much as I hate to say it, but the beginning of 2022 for NOLA’s performing arts scene had a distinct air of déjà vu about it. First, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra cancelled its concert The Hero's Tragedy which was to feature Conductor Thomas Wilkins and David Anderson playing a contrabass concerto, something you don’t hear every … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 11, 2022
In Memoriam 2020—2021
Gene Adams Garth Beauregard Charles “Charlie Bear” Bezou Carl Bucholdt Don “Eagle” Bury Stewart Butler Kevin Chestnut Wayne Christenberry Chi Chi DeVayne Jo Divelbess Jules Duhe, Jr. Daddy Don Glenn Fonte Nicole Lynn Foxx Jay Gauthier Ron Graham Tom Hall William “Brad” Held Jim Henry John Kmiecik Chad Schuyler … [Read more...] about In Memoriam 2020—2021
Under the Gaydar (January 2022 Events Calendar)
Now that 2021 is just a memory, we bravely move into the excitement of a new year. Here are just some of the hot happenings in January to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway; Rainbow Plaza by on Norman C. Francis Pkwy.; 6 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (January 2022 Events Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight: December 2021
We spend so much of our time talking to bartenders about a litany of subjects from the weather to problems at work or home. Sometimes, we spend more time with them than we do with some of our family. They not only serve us cocktails, but sometimes advice. They make us laugh, keep an eye out for us when we may have had a little too much to drink, and even act as a therapist. … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: December 2021
Trodding the Boards December 14, 2021
Cats at the Saenger Theatre through December 19 The first time I saw Cats was on New Year’s Eve about seven months after it debuted when I was visiting London with friends. The hottest show in town then, I only got my ticket after repeated visits to a brokerage agency--fortunately, somebody had returned one. The atmosphere in the theater crackled with excitement, and even … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 14, 2021