val. It is truly never a dull moment in Brewing just to name a few. After under the gaydar NOLA. I am all about the Happy Hour partaking in some tasty taps, I went to in this city and I have discovered a Albert Carey’s condo for a martini din- great new one at Morton’s Steakhouse ner party. Now what was it beer in Canal Place. My co-workers and I before liquor or the other way around, by Tony Leggio were invited on Tuesday evening for either way I woke up the next morning Email: [email protected] their Power Hour to check out their with one helluva of a hangover. As you Photo by: Larry Graham venue, private dining spaces and their get older, you learn that Sunday Fundays incredible Happy Hour. Now this is a lead to Monday Migraines. Hot Happenings Saturday, September 19, 2015 happy hour done right with delicious My next week started on Tuesday, Well we survived another Southern Jack Inman presents Unleashed, A bar bites at great prices (their sliders which was an exciting evening that Decadence and now we are on a down- twisted show featuring your favorite are to die for) and wonderful wine and started professionally and ended in hill roll towards the holiday season and Drag Kings, Drag Queens and every- cocktails at half prices. We also got to screams! Literally. I attended the fall, finally. Here are just a few of the one in between at Cutter’s (706 Franklin see their well-appointed private dining/ mixer at the Loew’s Hotel to introduce top picks of events for the coming Avenue). There is no cover for the party rooms which have an impressive the hospitality community to the new weeks. Have fun! show that starts at 10:30 p.m. The view of Canal Street and the streetcars general manager. The new renova- cast includes Mr. Jack Inman, Solitaire, passing. Check this place out. tions of the Swizzlestick Bar made for Tuesday, September 15 – Sun- Crystal Farmer, Napoleon Bonerparte, The next day I participated in Clue a nice setting to this networking event. day, September 20, 2015 Nikcole Sweetington, Lady Godiva and Carre which is one of those escape Then I lucked out to attend the premier I cannot wait to be part of his world more. adventure games with some co-work- screening of Scream Queens at the when the Little Mermaid comes swim- ers. You and your friends are locked in Prytania Theatre. Scream Queens is ming into the Saenger Theatre (1111 Thursday, September 24 – Sun- a room and have sixty minutes to figure the new horror comedy series created Canal Street). In a magical kingdom day, September 27, 2016 out a way out through clues given to you by Ryan Murphy, who is the master- fathoms below, we meet Ariel, the little Get a jump start on your Halloween via a television screen and ones you mind of American Horror Story. Guest mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins horror at the NOLA Horror Film Fest find on your own (very “Saw” like). We were treated to popcorn, sodas and and longs to be part of the fascinating happening around the city. See first run did The Voodoo Room where rumor gift bags as we Fox 8 introduced star of world on dry land. Joining her are movie premiers, film shorts, screen- has it that Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau the show Emma Roberts, who is abso- Sebastian, Ariel’s crabby sidekick; play readings and panel discussions. has hidden her last surviving bottle of lutely fabulous in person. She spoke to Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King In their fifth year, NOLA Horrro Film her elusive Love Potion. This was so the audience before the first episode of the Sea and the handsome and Fest’s goal is the promotion of horror/ much fun, I cannot begin to tell you, was played in its entirety and I am human Prince Eric. Based on the Disney sci-fi/fantasy filmmaking in Louisiana, better than a rollercoaster ride and we hooked. It mixes all the best atmo- animated film and hit Broadway musi- as well as nationally and internationally. actually got out with 8 seconds to spare sphere of horror movies with biting cal, The Little Mermaid is making its The NOHFF is committed to celebrat- - very edge of your seat. Then after- comedy. Emma Roberts and Jamie New Orleans debut. So dive on in! Life ing the craft and advancing the art form wards we went for cocktails next door Lee Curtis are brilliant in the show. is the Bubbles, under the sea! Times of genre films. Start the weekend off at at the Victory Bar, a very ritzy craft After the episode, some more of the are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thurs- Mag’s 940 on Thursday, September cocktail lounge. I highly recommend very hot and sexy cast came out for a day and Sunday at 8 p.m. Friday and 24th for the Opening Party to meet and this game located on Camp Street in question and answer session about the Saturday with a 2 p.m. show on Satur- mingle with horror filmmakers and fans. the CBD. For more information, go to show and our city. Skyler Samuels, day. For tickets and more information, There will be live music by The NOLA www.cluecarre.com. Abigail Breslin, Lucien Laviscount, Billie go to www.saengernola.com. Treblemakers, drink specials, food avail- Everyone loves a carnival and Lourd, Glen Powell and the super hand- able for purchase. This event is open Frankie Fierce proved that on Friday at some Diego Boneta all were there. It Saturday, September 19, 2015 to the public. The cover is $5. For more his Southern Decadence Carnival at is a dream cast of new, young and very Not able to make Burning Man this information: http://nohff.com/. the Tulane Avenue Bar. There were all talented stars do not miss this show year, well New Orleans has its own kinds of fun games like the bean bag that premiers on September 22. unique and less famous version of this Saturday, September 26, 2015 toss, darts, and ring toss where you On Thursday, as the anniversary of celebration. Once a year, tens of The Chevron NO/AIDS WALK 2015 can win several fun prizes, like goldfish, Katrina neared, I could not think of a twenties of people gather in St. Patrick’s has moved to a Saturday. This exciting which I added to my pond. It was a more fitting celebration than the grand Park in Midcity (4700 Baudin Street) to event will be held at Audubon Park with festive time as people played the games re-opening of the Orpheum Theatre. create Cirque D’so-lame, a temporary registration starting at 8:30 a.m. of chance, dined on hot dogs and ham- The event was just magical and wan- metropolis dedicated to vulgarity, beet NO/AIDS Task Force, now a divi- burgers then enjoyed the drag show dering around this stunning building was worship, self-gratification and old timey sion of CrescentCare, is in its 26th year afterwards featuring Jasmin Essex and just heartwarming. The Orpheum is a carny fun. In this den of iniquity, all are of the WALK in the New Orleans com- Monique Michaels. Then afterwards, I nearly century-old Beaux Arts theater welcome. This year Inane Clown Posse munity. Over the years, their walkers went to the Quarter to catch the ever so in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Presents: Cirque D’So-lame 5: FLAM- have walked to the moon and back two delightful Retro Review at the Golden Business District directly across from ING MAN! All of your favorite games and half times (that’s more than a Lantern. This show is always different the Roosevelt Hotel. Built in 1918, the and events will return! New features million miles) and have raised more thanks to the antics of Princesse iconic space is one of the few remain- (and failures) will surprise, amaze and than $5 million dollars, funds that stay Stephany, Clorox Bleachman and ing vertical hall designs in the US. It has disgust! Visit our all new Circus side- in New Orleans for AIDS care and Regina Adams. I ended the night bounc- hosted vaudeville acts, films and count- show area! This year’s Birth Canal: services of NO/AIDS Task Force. Your ing between Mags 940 and the Phoenix less performances by the Louisiana heavy flow edition will be juicier than dollars support our many services to visiting with friends. Philharmonic Orchestra. But it has sat ever! Will you be the one to be lard and the 2,500 clients we serve annually. Saturday was another Southern dormant since 2005, when Hurricane feathered? A $10 donation to the Those service consist of: primary medi- Decadence celebration at the Hotel Katrina floodwaters ravaged the build- Mystic Krewe of Inane grants you entry cal care, testing and prevention ser- Storyville. It was a lovely night under ing. With a full renovation and passion- to all of the madness, access to kegs of vices, home delivered meals and food the stars at this costume soiree that ate preservation completed, this clas- beer, performances and debauchery. pantry services, case management, boasted great performances by the sic space will open once more to the Bring cash for food and games chances. behavioral health, legal services, Dapper Dandies, the Rolling Elvi and music-loving public as a fully restored, VIP entrance including luxury glamping lifeskills classes, peer support, hous- Bella Blue.