Hmm. Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast

where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New

Orleans unique. Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are,

you've come to the right place.

And now, your host, Mark Bologna.

Hey all, this is Mark.

Welcome to episode 145.

Just a note, today's episode's going to cover some difficult topics including a tragedy.

So if you have little ones in the car, you might want to save this one for later.

If you have middle schoolers though, it might lead to some really great discussions, your choice.

Today's episode is about Southern Dec decadence and the wider topic of LGBTQ in New Orleans, just life in general.

The last show was about Hurricane Ida, what went into our decision to evacuate and what life has been

like since.

If you've ever wondered about the decision to stay or go or what a hurricane's like,

go back and give it a listen.

Before we jump into the topic, let me talk about some of the people that make this show possible.

First up is the Historic New Orleans Collection.

Their new book, Economy Hall, has been called Lyrical and Mysterious and

and Always Captivating by the New York Times.

Author Fatim Ashake follows the civil rights pioneers of Economy Hall

through landmark events from the Haitian Revolution

to the birth of Jazz that shaped New Orleans and the United States.

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