Saints & Sinners: LGBT writing fest is a mainstay of the New Orleans literary scene
The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival began, like many good things in New Orleans, as a conversation among friends. Partners Paul Willis and Greg Herren were musing over the possibility of combining ways…
West Hollywood’s Beloved “Block Party” Here to Stay
After a late night in West Hollywood’s many gay bars and clubs, patrons usually enjoy a stroll on Santa Monica Boulevard leading to the many LGBTQ+ stores the city has to offer, filled…
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale Announces New Acquisitions
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale announces that artworks by Theaster Gates, Jenny Holzer, Glenn Ligon, Zanele Muholi and Serge Vandercam have been acquired for its permanent collection. These…
Our Writer Had A Gay Ol’ Time In Venice Beach
The alternate title for this piece would be “Travel Thursday: A Midwesterner’s Guide To A Place He Feels Inferior To In Every Way But Still Braves Because It’s Simply Sublime.” While glossy, shimmery,…
New Asbury Lanes opening Memorial Day; take a look inside
iStar, the city’s master waterfront developer, said the new Asbury Lanes will be part “CBGB, part Cheers, part Barney’s Bowlarama.” It is also developing the nearby 1101 Ocean Avenue project, which you can see…
Awesome! Fort Lauderdale Elects Its First Ever Openly-Gay Mayor!
The LGBT community in Fort Lauderdale has a lot to celebrate today, as they just elected their first openly-gay mayor! Dean Trantalis was elected in a major landslide on Tuesday, becoming the mayor-elect with a…
Talk Travel: Can’t miss stops in Key West, Florida and other travel questions answered
The Washington Post’s Travel section writers and editors recently discussed stories, questions, gripes and more. Here are edited excerpts: Q: Our family, which includes two teenage girls, is headed to Key West, Florida…
What it’s really like to run a clothing-optional gay resort in Palm Springs
‘It’s a relaxed, welcoming, free environment. It makes people comfortable to be who they are. If that’s someone comfortable with their clothes on, great, or with their clothes off, also great. It’s about being…
Safety first: The best (and worst) travel destinations for LGBTQ couples
It’s no secret that most couples choose to escape the stresses of work by heading off on an exotic trip together. What’s not so universally known, however, is that there are several popular…
Kylie Minogue Set to Headline New York City’s Pride Island
While fans anxiously wait for the release of Kylie Minogue’s latest album, they have something new to look forward to. Minogue will be headlining this year’s Pride Island, New York City’s mini-music festival,…