Fire at the Up Stairs Lounge On June 24, 1973 an arsonist set fire to a gay bar in New Orleans called the Up Stairs Lounge. Within moments fire engulfed the bar, and ultimately claimed the lives of 32 people. It was the largest massacre of LGBTQ individuals in the United States until the Pulse… Continue reading Fire at the Up Stairs Lounge – Episode #161
Month: June 2022
Louisiana Anthology Project – EP 160
Today’s episode is a discussion about a project and a podcast called Louisiana Anthology. I’m joined by one of the two men behind it, Bruce Magee. We discuss the anthology and what’s in it, as well as their podcast. If you are interested in going deeper into Louisiana history and written artifacts from letters to… Continue reading Louisiana Anthology Project – EP 160
Local Lens with NOLA T-Shirt Club – EP 159
Today’s episode is a discussion with Jackie and John Abston, owners of NOLA T-Shirt Club. We’ll talk about their business, favorite haunts, and things to do as the summer heats up! Check out this episode! Sponsors Liz Wood Realty The most frequent questions I get are about moving to New Orleans. If you are ready… Continue reading Local Lens with NOLA T-Shirt Club – EP 159