This post is dedicated to The Ashley Street Krewe (Dayton, Ohio 1972) & Big Chief Joseph Perricone
The Mardi Gras Indian Tribe Music
From the Mardi Gras Traditions w… Read More
My personal history with the cuisine of New Orleans goes way back to the early 1960's when I was an Army brat living in the New Orleans suburb of Metarie. I got to experience thi… Read More
Hear ye! Hear ye! It's Mardi Gras week here at the Rock & Roll is a State of Mind blog! We'll be posting something every day all the way thru to next Tuesday aka Fat… Read More
A high school English teacher in New Mexico told me about one of his students who had difficulty focusing in class. When the teacher showed concern, the student confided in him that her pare… Read More
Beads, beads and more beads on the Destin Harbor! The Good Times Roll with dazzling floats, colorful costumes, beads, street performers, live music as the parade rolls through the Destin Har… Read More
Beads, dazzling floats, street performers and live music– don’t miss the biggest Mardi Gras Parade on the Destin Harbor!The parade rolls at 2:00pm followed by the lively cajun/zy… Read More
One of the most unique aspects of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the existence of the Mardi Gras Indians. From the neworleans.com site: “Mardi Gras is full of secrets, and t… Read More
I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres. One of my favor… Read More
Bachelor Party
– Fierce Fiction by Derek Dubois –
Sometimes
it comes in fits and starts and sometimes all at once in a deluge, but when
you’re edging thirty years old… Read More
Fun fact: there is no age limit on finding love. Or, perhaps, finding love again. No matter if you have yet to marry, are going through a divorce or are healing from a tragic passing, dating… Read More
There are a lot of misconceptions in our society today on the use of anklets (popularly known as leg chain). These misconceptions guides the attitude of people towards women who use this pie… Read More
Bisi Alimi Organizes First Ever LGBT Pride Event In Lagos (Photo)
Nigerian Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi successfully organized the first-ever lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, LGB… Read More
In a dark and smoky bar down a small and pokey street in Copenhagen is where my heart lies. It is a bar where the smell of cigarettes and beer lingers ever so faintly; some days more than ot… Read More
In the brewery room Nika is churning the mixture in the lautering tun. With each turn of the spade a quick gush of the mixture, clear from being filtered, runs into a bucket. Nika is in cont… Read More
Have you ever been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans or celebrated New Years Eve in NYC? Things are about to get epic with the Pick Your Party Sweeps that I’m sharing today. Keep reading to… Read More
Jahvillani – My Love
Dancehall sensational king, Jahvillani dishes out this brand new wonderful jam tagged “My Love”.it is a banger jam you must have on your play list. do… Read More
Mardi Gras Big Easy Bar Crawl February 21st - Dress in your Mardi Gras best for a bingo style bar crawl! Pick up bingo cards at 6:30pm and turn back in by 9:30pm for raffle drawing! Compete… Read More
Mardi Gras party time? I have to admit that despite actually visiting New Orleans during this wonderful celebration years ago, I’ve never truly celebrated at home. Welcome to the first… Read More
Shrove Tuesday, more affectionately known as Pancake Day, is a day where pancakes are served for every meal? When is Pancake Tuesday, you ask? It is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday … Read More
Photo Credit: St. Patrick’s DayIt’s really no surprise, Chicago goes hard for St. Paddy’s day. Like really hard. And that is why as of 2020, for the second year in a row, C… Read More
Earlier this year Ruby Rose’s exit from Batwoman came as a surprise to her fans. The reason for this decision was the feud between the actor and the production. “Rose was unhappy… Read More
There seems to be a trend here: Chicago’s gay bars always end up being a place to dance the night away, and we’re not condemning that by any means. Believe us when we say there h… Read More
Actor Zareen Khan has taken a distinct route along with her subsequent movie. For Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele, her subsequent launch, Zareen performs a gay character. The film, a stupendous… Read More
Breaking news: it’s already September and we only have a few more weeks left of summer! Before you hit the panic button, know that you can still celebrate Chicago’s warmer weathe… Read More
If you think you’ve exhausted everything that Netflix has to offer, then you are mistaken. No, I’m not kidding. Apparently, Netflix has hidden a large number of movies and TV sho… Read More
Charly Boy’s gay daughter counters father, narrates how she was kicked out in 2017
Dewy Oputa, the gay daughter of a popular musician and activist, Charles Oputa popularly known as C… Read More
While the world recovers from the wrath of the deadly Coronavirus, anti-China sentiments have been direct repercussion of the belief that the global pandemic was a consequence of negligence… Read More
Published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s gothic horror novel Dracula remains one of the most enduring and popular novels of all time. Inspiring countless movies and literature, Dracula ha… Read More
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28th August 1814 – 7th February 1873) was a prolific Irish-born writer best known for his 1872 gothic vampire novel Carmilla. He is considered to be one… Read More
We get it – times are tough. Many people are struggling with jobs, and the economy is in a questionable state. But just because finances have taken a dive for a lot of people, it doesn… Read More
Police arrest suspect linked to brutal murder of 21-year-old South African lesbian
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the brutal murder of a 21-year-old gay woman in South A… Read More
Shibden Hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has recently gathered attention. The location has become the main filming location for the BBC TV series Gentleman Jack. The show is based on the dia… Read More
Happy kids of all ages will return to Michigan Avenue on Saturday, November 20 for the 30th Annual BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®. This official start to the holi… Read More
These festive Mardi Gras Cupcakes have a scrumptious cinnamon flavor and are topped with all the vibrant colors of New Orleans and its well-known celebration.
Traveling is something I… Read More
It’s Mardi Gras time! Mardi Gras encourages fun and feasting. No Mardi Gras celebration is complete without a colorful Mardi Gras King Cake. Just one bite will prove why this recipe is… Read More
Fat Tuesday is right around the corner! Don’t miss out the last chance for festivity before you head into Lent — at least our favorite bars and restaurants are getting specials r… Read More
Like the hit movie, Encanto, these cupcakes are eye-catching, addictive, and just plain fun! When you want movie-themed cupcakes, you can’t go wrong with these since they’re SO e… Read More
Never again will I destroy all living creatures. That’s what God said. You know, back in Genesis, the first book in the Bible. Of course, that means He did destroy all living creatu… Read More
April 22 is Earth Day and what better way to observe this undervalued holiday than with Earth Day Cupcakes! Perfect for an Earth Day celebration at work, home, or school.
Pretty much… Read More
Treat your mom to a Charcuterie Bouquet by creating this beautiful arrangement that will show her just how much you appreciate everything she does. You’ll give her delicious food in a… Read More
A Kansas District Court Judge, on Monday, struck down a New Republican-backed Congressional Map, that would likely make it Harder for the only Democrat in the State’s Delegation to win… Read More
If you’re a Chicagoan, you know we care about Pride month. Besides the many pride parades to view or join, businesses and restaurants are also actively giving back to the community wit… Read More
As we reach the middle of Pride Month, let’s give some spotlight to our amazing art community! If you haven’t checked out our womxn artists to follow list, make sure to hop over… Read More
Our Dinosaur Cupcakes were a hit to celebrate the release of the new Jurassic World movie! They’re a cinch to make, taste delicious, and are so much fun!
I just took two of my b… Read More
If you are in a committed relationship with someone else, you understand how exciting it can be. You love spending time with your partner, you may think about spending your entire life with… Read More
Once you’ve done the Everest base camp trek, the next most popular trek in the world is the Annapurna trek in Nepal. A goddess in Hindu mythology, “Ma Annapurna,” whose nam… Read More
Did you know that the way Halloween is celebrated differs all around the globe? In this article we will explore 13 unique Halloween traditions around the world!
It is worth noting that wh… Read More
In Africa, human rights organizations are rallying together to demand an end to the neglect and discrimination that LBTQI women continue to face. This includes neglect and discrimination in… Read More
The recent approval of anti-gay legislation in Uganda set off the alarm in neighbouring Kenya also in the grip of anti-gay sentiment. Last month, Kenya’s Supreme Court ruled against a… Read More
The words lesbian and Queen Ifrica have been locking lips since last week when Minister Marion Hall claimed that she saw the singer buddying up with a lesbian DJ several years ago Read More
Elmo Cupcakes are a delightful treat that brings joy and excitement to any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a party, or simply indulging in your sweet tooth, th… Read More
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate Ceec has stirred up considerable online discussion following a shocking revelation she made about her fellow female housemates.
The revelation has not o… Read More
Teniola Apata, a widely recognized Nigerian singer professionally known as Teni, is facing allegations of promoting LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) behaviour as she previe… Read More
Popular Nollywood actor, producer and screenwriter, Lekan Olatunji, has lost his wife to the cold hands of death.
We report that Nigerian journalist, Temilola Sobola, on Thursday took to her… Read More
The untimely demise of Nigerian actress Cindy Amadi has been confirmed.
Amadi was known for her role in the lesbian film “Ife,” where she co-starred with Uzomaka Aniunoh from MTV… Read More
The article discusses the history of the game The Sims and its journey from being anti-LGBT to becoming a safe haven for gay gamers. It mentions the controversy surrounding the game SimCopte… Read More
Arielle Vandenberg is an American actress, model, and TV host best recognized for appearing in numerous television shows and commercials. Arielle rose to fame after hosting the hit reality s… Read More