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Southern Decadence in New Orleans

Author : Howard Philips Smith
Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0807171158
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Southern Decadence in New Orleans written by Howard Philips Smith and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2018-08-02 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in the summer of 1972 by a few friends as a modest celebration, the Southern Decadence festival has since grown into one of New Orleans’s largest annual tourist events. The multiday extravaganza features street parties, drag contests, dancing, drinking, and bead tosses, culminating with a boisterous parade through the French Quarter. With over 200,000 participants—predominantly LGBT+—these unbridled, pre–Labor Day festivities now generate millions of dollars in revenue. Howard Philips Smith and Frank Perez’s Southern Decadence in New Orleans brings together an astounding array of materials to provide the first comprehensive, historical look at Southern Decadence. In an engaging account spanning five decades, the authors combine a trove of rare memorabilia from the event’s founders, early photographs and film stills, newspaper and magazine articles, interviews with longtime participants, a list of all the parades and grand marshals, as well as reproductions of early Southern Decadence invitations. Throughout, the authors explore the pivotal moments and public perceptions related to the festival—including the myths and conjecture that often inaccurately characterized it—and provide an in-depth narrative detailing how a small party in the Faubourg Tremé grew into a worldwide destination predominantly for gay men. Lauded by city leaders as the second-most profitable festival in New Orleans (outshone only by Mardi Gras), Southern Decadence emanates an air of frivolity that masks its enormous impact on the culture and economy of the Crescent City. But with such growth comes the challenge of maintaining the original spirit of camaraderie while managing expanding administrative and logistical responsibilities. Southern Decadence in New Orleans serves as a historical record that helps ensure the future of the celebration remains forever linked to the joyous impulse of its humble beginnings.

New Orleans

Author : Richard Sexton
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 0811841316
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (118 download)

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Download or read book New Orleans written by Richard Sexton and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a beautiful introduction to the multicultural art and architecture of the "Crescent City," the cognomen given to the city nestled along a tight bend of the Mississippi River. In this introductory history, the reader is familiarized with many new terms reflecting the multiethnic complexity of the local population. The combination of African, French, and Anglo-American immigrants formed a unique Creole culture that has produced its own music, cuisine, art, and architecture, displayed superbly in a vast variety of photographs.

Three Hundred Years of Decadence

Author : Robert Azzarello
Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0807170887
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Three Hundred Years of Decadence written by Robert Azzarello and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans’s reputation as a decadent city stems in part from its environmental precariousness, its Francophilia, its Afro-Caribbean connections, its Catholicism, and its litany of alleged “vices,” encompassing prostitution, miscegenation, homosexuality, and any number of the seven deadly sins. An evocative work of cultural criticism, Robert Azzarello’s Three Hundred Years of Decadence argues that decadence can convey a more nuanced meaning than simple decay or decline conceived in physical, social, or moral terms. Instead, within New Orleans literature, decadence possesses a complex, even paradoxical relationship with concepts like beauty and health, progress, and technological advance. Azzarello presents the concept of decadence, along with its perception and the uneasy social relations that result, as a suggestive avenue for decoding the long, shifting story of New Orleans and its position in the transatlantic world. By analyzing literary works that span from the late seventeenth century to contemporary speculations about the city’s future, Azzarello uncovers how decadence often names a transfiguration of values, in which ideas about supposed good and bad cannot maintain their stability and end up morphing into one another. These evolving representations of a decadent New Orleans, which Azzarello traces with attention to both details of local history and insights from critical theory, reveal the extent to which the city functions as a contact zone for peoples and cultures from Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Drawing on a deep and understudied archive of New Orleans literature, Azzarello considers texts from multiple genres (fiction, poetry, drama, song, and travel writing), including many written in languages other than English. His analysis includes such works of transcription and translation as George Washington Cable’s “Creole Slave Songs” and Mary Haas’s Tunica Texts, which he places in dialogue with canonical and recent works about the city, as well as with neglected texts like Ludwig von Reizenstein’s German-language serial The Mysteries of New Orleans and Charles Chesnutt’s novel Paul Marchand, F.M.C. With its careful analysis and focused scope, Three Hundred Years of Decadence uncovers the immense significance—historically, politically, and aesthetically—that literary imaginings of a decadent New Orleans hold for understanding the city’s position as a multicultural, transatlantic contact zone.

Southern Decadence

Author : Brian Sand
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595394280
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Southern Decadence written by Brian Sand and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Something seriously funny is going on in the streets of New Orleans and it's up to Detective Battistella and his chief to find out what and stop it before it's too late. From the French Quarter to the Garden District, it's a wild ride in search of the pirate Lafitte's ancient buried treasure. Ruthie the duck lady and Lydia the librarian are just two of the Crescent City characters who know what's about to happen. Will Detective Battistella figure out the rest and save the world for democracy and straight people?

Unveiling the Muse

Author : Howard Philips Smith
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 1496814029
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Unveiling the Muse written by Howard Philips Smith and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional Carnival has been well documented with a vast array of books published on the subject. However, few of them, if any, mention gay Carnival krewes or the role of gay Carnival within the larger context of the season. Howard Philips Smith corrects this oversight with a beautiful, vibrant, and exciting account of gay Carnival. Gay krewes were first formed in the late 1950s, growing out of costume parties held by members of the gay community. Their tableau balls were often held in clandestine locations to avoid harassment. Even by the new millennium, gay Carnival remained a hidden and almost lost history. Much of the history and the krewes themselves were devastated by the AIDS crisis. Whether facing police raids in the 1960s or AIDS in the 1980s, the Carnival krewes always came back each season. A culmination of two decades of research, Unveiling the Muse positions this incredible story within its proper place as an amazing and important facet of traditional Carnival. Based on years of detailed interviews, each of the major gay krewes is represented by an in-depth historical sketch, outlining the founders, moments of brilliance on stage, and a list of all the balls, themes, and royalty. Of critical importance to this history are the colorful ephemera associated with the gay tableau balls. Reproductions of never-before-published brilliantly designed invitations, large-scale commemorative posters, admit cards, and programs add dimension and life to this history. Sketches of elaborate stage sets and costumes as well as photographs of ball costumes and rare memorabilia further enhance descriptions of these tableau balls.

LGBTQ Social Movements

Author : Lisa M. Stulberg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509527400
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book LGBTQ Social Movements written by Lisa M. Stulberg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been substantial progress on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights in the United States. We are now, though, in a time of incredible political uncertainty for queer people. LGBTQ Social Movements provides an accessible introduction to mainstream LGBTQ movements in the US, illustrating the many forms that LGBTQ activism has taken since the mid-twentieth century. Covering a range of topics, including the Stonewall uprising and gay liberation, AIDS politics, queer activism, marriage equality fights, youth action, and bisexual and transgender justice, Lisa M. Stulberg explores how marginalized people and communities have used a wide range of political and cultural tools to demand and create change. The five key themes that guide the book are assimilationism and liberationism as complex strategies for equality, the limits and possibilities of legal change, the role of art and popular culture in social change, the interconnectedness of social movements, and the role of privilege in movement organizing. This book is an important tool for understanding current LGBTQ politics and will be essential reading for students and scholars of sexuality, LGBTQ studies, and social movements, as well as anyone new to thinking about these issues.

Southern Queen

Author : Thomas Ruys Smith
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1847251935
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (472 download)

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Download or read book Southern Queen written by Thomas Ruys Smith and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-08-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible and entertaining look at this crucible period in the life of one of America's most distinctive cities.

Gardens of New Orleans

Author : Jeannette Hardy
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811824217
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (242 download)

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Download or read book Gardens of New Orleans written by Jeannette Hardy and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans is a gardener's paradise. Fragrant ginger and night-blooming jessamine scent the air. Nary a crack in the cement or divot in the wall is free from rogue ferns, mosses, or draping greenery. For generations, residents from wildly varied cultures and sensibilities have been at work creating magnificent gardens throughout the city. New Orleans Gardens explores this rich history and tours public gardens, as well as opens the doors to lovingly tended private balcony, patio, and mansion grounds. Interviews discuss the environmental and cultural forces that shaped the gardens. In photography as sumptuous as his acclaimed New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence, Richard Sexton vividly illustrates the many traditions interwoven in this bewitching city's landscape heritage.

Vestiges of Grandeur

Author :
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811818179
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Vestiges of Grandeur written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an evocative sequel to the acclaimed "New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence, " Sexton returns with an in-depth visual journey through the hidden mansions--some inhabited, many now long abandoned--of Louisiana's River Road. 200+ color photos.

The Jewish Community of New Orleans

Author : Irwin Lachoff
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439613052
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book The Jewish Community of New Orleans written by Irwin Lachoff and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-07-27 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans is not a typical Southern city. The Jews who have settled in New Orleans from 1757 to the present have had a very different experience than others in the South. New Orleans was a wide-open frontier that attracted gamblers, sailors, con artists, planters, and merchants. Most early Jewish immigrants were bachelors who took Catholic wives, if they married at all. The first congregation, Gates of Mercy, was founded in 1827, and by 1860, four congregations represented Sephardic, French and German, and Polish Jewry. The reform movement, the largest denomination today, took hold after the Civil War with the founding of Temple Sinai. Small as it is in proportion to the population of New Orleans, the Jewish community has made contributions that far exceed their numbers in cultural, educational, and philanthropic gifts to the city.

The Seamstress of New Orleans

Author : Diane C. McPhail
Publisher : A John Scognamiglio Book
ISBN 13 : 1496738160
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book The Seamstress of New Orleans written by Diane C. McPhail and published by A John Scognamiglio Book. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set against the backdrop of the first all-female Mardi Gras krewe at the turn-of-the-century, the acclaimed author’s mesmerizing historical novel tells of two strangers separated by background but bound by an unexpected secret—and of the strength and courage women draw from and inspire in each other. “An undercurrent of New Orleans’s dark side propels the story, heightening the tension and supplying McPhail with a wealth of evocative details.” – Publishers Weekly The year 1900 ushers in a new century and the promise of social change, and women rise together toward equality. Yet rules and restrictions remain, especially for women like Alice Butterworth, whose husband has abruptly disappeared. Desperate to make a living for herself and the child she carries, Alice leaves the bitter cold of Chicago far behind, offering sewing lessons at a New Orleans orphanage. Constance Halstead, a young widow reeling with shock under the threat of her late husband’s gambling debts, has thrown herself into charitable work. Meeting Alice at the orphanage, she offers lodging in exchange for Alice’s help creating a gown for the Leap Year ball of Les Mysterieuses, the first all‑female krewe of Mardi Gras. During Leap Years, women have the rare opportunity to take control in their interactions with men, and upend social convention. Piece by piece, the breathtaking gown takes shape, becoming a symbol of strength for both women, reflecting their progress toward greater independence. But Constance carries a burden that makes it impossible to feel truly free. Her husband, Benton, whose death remains a dangerous mystery, was deep in debt to the Black Hand, the vicious gangsters who controled New Orleans’ notorious Storyville district. Benton’s death has not satisfied them. And as the Mardi Gras festivities reach their fruition, a secret emerges that will cement the bond between Alice and Constance even as it threatens the lives they’re building . . .

Crescent City Connections

Author : Tony Whitt
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781461086802
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book Crescent City Connections written by Tony Whitt and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love, deception, betrayal, sex - every year, thousands of gay men find all of these and more in New Orleans during Southern Decadence, a Labor Day festival known to many as "the gay Mardi Gras". In his first book, following in the footsteps of such notable authors as Armistead Maupin, Felice Picano, and Ethan Mordden, Tony Whitt explores the variety of connections that gay men make in the famed Crescent City in fifteen stories drawn from real life. WARNING: Explicit language and sexual content

1 Dead in Attic

Author : Chris Rose
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501125370
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book 1 Dead in Attic written by Chris Rose and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The columns in this book were previously published in The Times-picayune"--Title page verso.

Creole World

Author : Richard Sexton
Publisher : Historic New Orleans Collections
ISBN 13 : 9780917860669
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Creole World written by Richard Sexton and published by Historic New Orleans Collections. This book was released on 2014 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

New Orleans Style

Author : Susan Sully
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Orleans Style written by Susan Sully and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Orleans Style: Past and Present reveals the complex character and varied architectural traditions of the South's greatest city.

In Exile

Author : Frank Perez
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781905091997
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (919 download)

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Download or read book In Exile written by Frank Perez and published by . This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Exile: The History and Lore Surrounding New Orleans Gay Culture and Its Oldest Gay Bar" is the first comprehensive treatment of the history of gay New Orleans. Drawn primarily on the recollections of dozens of gay men and women, Frank Perez and Jeffrey Palmquist weave a fascinating narrative of how gay New Orleans evolved throughout the twentieth century. In addition to showing the incredible and previously unrecognized contributions gay people have made to New Orleans culture, In Exile also illuminates the darkness in which ordinary gay people lived secret double-lives for decades and chronicles the social forces which ultimately enabled gay New Orleanians to live openly and honestly. Written with graceful insight and thoughtful perception, In Exile is not only a captivating history book, it is also a beautiful meditation on the intersection of place and identity.

If These Ovaries Could Talk

Author : Jaimie Kelton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999294390
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (943 download)

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Download or read book If These Ovaries Could Talk written by Jaimie Kelton and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We've Learned About Making An LGBTQ Family by JAIMIE KELTON and ROBIN HOPKINS is equal parts funny, serious, happy, sad, celebratory, cautionary, and powerful. You'll learn a lot and laugh even more along the way! Who knew making a baby could be this much fun?