Bewitched by the Big Easy: Tennessee Williams and New Orleans
To walk around the French Quarter today, it is impossible to believe that New York literary types once sniffed that New Orleans was a “cultural swamp.” OK, that was almost a century ago….
Miami and Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival boasts 'star power'
This may be the extra 38 minutes of “sexy as hell” Ryan Phillippe footage talking, but organizer Mark Gilbert says there’s much to like about this year’s rebranded Miami and Fort Lauderdale Gay…
Sunny with a chance of rainbows — is Fort Lauderdale the new gay capital of the U.S.?
From the top of a palm tree in Fort Lauderdale, Florida the rainbow flag flies high. The beach town has proclaimed itself as the new gay capital of the United States. According to…
After Indiana Debacle, States Are Showing Off Their LGBT-Friendliness
It’s been about three weeks since Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act ignited a media firestorm around the country. The measure, decried by many as permitting gay discrimination on religious grounds, has been patched…
Nighttime in Palm Springs Gets Hot and Heavy
Palm Springs, one of Southern California’s nightlife gems, can be difficult to tackle, because after the famed desert sun sets, options for a good night out are endless. Here’s a guide to some…
Carnival 2015: “Candy Land” Sugars P-Town
Parade? Not so much. What is today one of the largest outdoor celebrations in Massachusetts and recently named Best Festival on Cape Cod 2013, attracts around 90,000 revelers, bears no resemblance to the…
Which hotels are winning LGBT travelers over?
Hoteliers know that understanding every guest is pivotal to building trust among travelers, and thus pivotal to growing business. LGBT travelers are currently taking the travel industry by storm, and that was evident…
Impulse Group Accused Of Age Discrimination
Age discrimination charges are being leveled against a local LGBT organization following a highly publicized pool party in Miami. Last week Impulse Group South Florida hosted a flashy event at the recently renovated…
New Orleans going smoke-free in bars, other public places
Smoking in bars and casinos is coming to an end even in this notoriously freewheeling and fun-loving city where drinking on the street and watching a bawdy burlesque are the norm. Starting at…
Pride Parade Will Stay in Boystown … For Now
It appears the Pride Parade will stay in Boystown for 2015, but there’s still a chance for a move to Downtown later. A source confirmed to DNAinfo Chicago that the June 28 parade…