‘Before Mardi Gras’ shares insight into fighting for LGBTQIA+ freedom today

Historian Graham Willett’s new book recounts LGBTQIA+ activism before Mardi Gras, sharing an influence on fighting for LGBTQ+ freedom today. The past doesn’t change, no matter how much we look at it. Before Mardi Gras is the history of that first, too- …

In New Orleans, Mardi Gras gives way to Lent and a quiet focus on spirituality

In NOMA's beautiful and serious 'New African Masquerades,' the New Orleans link is clear

The New Orleans connection to the artwork on view in the NOMA exhibition “New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations” is subtly acknowledged outside the exhibit itself, where visitors see the Black Masking (or Mardi Gras) Indian suit …

West Virginia Online Casinos Hit Record $30.1M Revenue in March 2025 Surge

West Virginia’s online casino industry soared to new heights in March 2025, breaking records with a stunning $30.1 million in monthly revenue. That figure marks the highest ever recorded in the state’s regulated iGaming market — topping the previous best …

Lawsuit shines light on West Virginia State Police scandal

CHARLESTON – A new lawsuit filed against the state by the former superintendent of the West Virginia State Police is shining new light on a scandal that broke more than two years ago involving alleged wrongdoing by troopers. Jan Cahill, the former …

Popeyes® UK Announce New Hounslow Site

Popeyes® UK has announced that it will be bringing another taste of its Louisiana-style fried chicken to West London, with the launch of its new Hounslow restaurant at 11am on Friday 25th April 2025. Marking its 13th opening this year and 78th since …

This electorate is one of Sydney’s most affluent. It is not immune to cost-of-living pressures

Bradfield was the only Liberal-held electorate in Australia to vote “yes” in the referendum. Boele is running again at this election but not against Fletcher. In a speech at the right-leaning Sydney Institute in early December, Fletcher denounced the teals …

Marie Kondo Gives Her Expert Advice On How To Spark Joy While Traveling

Spring is finally upon us and, if you’re very lucky, with it comes the joyful anticipation of summer travel. Plans might include sprawling out in front of a glittering ocean or traversing the streets of a beautiful city somewhere far away. (After all, what …

Beasties at The Bearded Tit

As a small, nondescript bar off Regent St in Redfern began to fill up, I didn’t know what to expect. A dingy room set the scene: curtains drawn, lights down low. The walls were covered in a cacophonic display of art, mirrors, and, in one extreme instance, …

Interview with Beasties curator Alli Wolf

For the second time this year, Beasties, an exhibition by Deep Sea Astronauts, was showcased at the Bearded Tit. Alongside a stunning opening night performance, video works were shown on screens throughout the venue, customised soundscapes were played in …