Loglady Marmalade (Coleen)

@coldbean.bsky.social

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Zine maker, booty shaker, nap whisperer, camp director, dog freak, gen X geek, patriarchy hexer, shrimper’s daughter, mother of metal, organizer of organizers. New Orleans. UU. Unschooler. She/her.

From the Harry Tompson Center instagram: Rosenwald Rec Center is open for Tropical Storm Bertha, beginning Tuesday evening at 7, through Thursday morning. Indoor space to stay and sleep during the storm. 1120 S Broad Street in New Orleans
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY Don’t miss the annual event where very young people teach us the true meaning of punk. Summer Rock Camper Showcase 3pm at Cafe Istanbul Suggested donation $10-20 Amazing music & extremely cute merch!
The bulletin board corner at St. Coffee, including a mannequin wearing an Endymion hat and a shirt that reads “support trans & queer youth.”
Pixies cover show at Gasa Gasa Wednesday June 24 7pm All ages
I volunteer at rock camp in New Orleans every year because it’s good for my mental health, offers me fresh insights, and allows me to spend time in a radically pro youth pro trans counter oppressive space! You might love it, too! Check it out: https://girlsrockneworleans.org/volunteer/
Free meal every second Wednesday of the month at 6pm First Grace UMC at Canal & Norm Francis
Coffee & drinks menu at Lagniappe Bakehouse in New Orleans
Wingnuts Wildnight Fund Semi-annual pool party & crawfish boil Saturday May 23 1 - 7 PM 3139 Burgundy $5 entry, $15 plates
Fundraiser for Trans/Queer Youth Friday May 22 Doors at 6, show at 7 at the Fred Hampton Free Store 5532 St. Claude $10 suggested donation
Magnolia blossom in a glass on a cluttered kitchen table
Jeff KKK Landry Recall
RUBARB 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday May 9 at CANOA 4210 St. Claude $10 donation/kids free Music Puppet Show Auction Joy
Molly Crabapple in conversation with Kali Akuno at the John Thompson Legacy Center 6pm Friday May 8 tincture.com/LaborBund
New Orleans UMC nurses strike Saturday strike line events 7am - 1pm kids activities 4 - 7 crawfish boil
Nurses on strike at UMC May 1, 2, and 4. Corner of Canal & S Galvez, 7am-1pm and 4-7pm. Crawfish boil Saturday afternoon!
Raising rent money for an undocumented mom of two whose partner was deported. Goal $1,000 by May 1. Venmo @mustbefunny
Animated version of Coleen swinging from a chandelier
We’re having our second community resource guide call-a-thon this Tuesday, 10-4 at the Imagination Farm at 2718 Painters Street. Join us if you can! For as much of the day as you want. Checking our listings for accuracy is what makes the resource guide awesome! There’s also plenty of farm work to do.
New Orleans Community Resource Guide Call-a-Thon Friday, April 10 10 til 4 at the Imagination Farm 2718 Painters Street
Summer Rock Camp July 1-4 Teen Mentor Camp July 8-11 Summer Rock Camp Held at KidSmart 2533 Columbus Street Apply at girlsrockneworleans.org starting April 16
Prince of Peeps
Medieval murder rabbits
Diner table with two fried fish plates
Zephyrs baseball team mascots are a straight nutria couple
Medium sized brown dog with her tongue out
An elderly white man with glasses holds up a brown puppy while two more puppies crawl in his lap.
Registration is open for Camp HeartWings July 20-31 for ages 6-13 at First Grace UMC in New Orleans CampHeartWings@gmail.com
Listen, the resource guide is only awesome because we update it regularly, and we can only update it regularly with the help of a whole bunch of y’all. This spring, we’re starting the update calls on Friday, March 27. We’ll be at it from 10-4, at the beautiful @imaginewaterworks Imagination Farm. Join us! RSVP: bit . ly/ callathonrsvp
Cajun Brunch & Dance at Tigermen Den Sunday March 8 from 11-2 at 3113 Royal Street Proceeds support local families impacted by ICE
Rent relief for two undocumented mothers at risk of eviction. Venmo funds to @ntm504
First 72 Plus Fish Fry every Friday until 3/28 11-3 2915 Perdido Street $15 a plate Venmo @first72plus
Krewe of Zeitoun Lundi Gras Parade Monday noon 700 Homer Plessy Way Wear gold & green
Tonight following Krewe du Vieux, stick around for the Krewe of Hellarious Wingnuts wrestling at 8pm at Franklin & N Ranpart & beyond.
RIGHT NOW (Wednesday 8til12) Special Skate Night Funraiser at the Fred Hampton Free Store with live music & DJs All proceeds go towards baby supplies for families impacted by ICE Sliding scale $5-20
King Cake raffle to support southeast dignity not detention coalition! $5 a ticket via Venmo to sedndco with “cake raffle” and your instagram handle (or other contact info) in the description.
Coleen’s hand holding a jar of Vick’s vaporub next to Stella, a black lab-basset hound pup
Stella the dog staying warm with bedcovers and a space heater while the unseen human looks at their datebook
New Orleans Community Organizing Fair Sunday January 11 11-9 at the Broadside
Map showing which US states I’ve lived in, stayed in, visited, stopped in, passed through, or never been to.
Procession for Palestine and Collective Liberation with NOLA Musicians for Palestine Tuesday January 6 Gather at 6, roll at 7 Across from Jackson Square
“The fledglings leave the nest in four more days” With an image of king cake hatching from an egg in a nest
New Orleans Community Organizing Fair Sunday, January 11 11-9 (tabling 11-6) at the Broadside 600 N Broad
Two mdium sized dogs enjoying Finding Mr. Christmas on tv
Coleen getting a face lick from Harry the giant
Movie poster for Song Sung Blue
Goldie Hawn in bed with many dogs on the set of Seems Like Old Times
Three dogs and a cat surround a person on a couch
Toy donation drive Drop offs accepted 10-5 through 12/23 Esthetique Facial Spa 504-896-1006
You can support Union Migrante from near or far, by volunteering, organizing, and/or donating! Venmo @UnionMigrante
For educators and parents, join the Solidarity Sundays organized by UTNO & Union Migrante for hands on support for kids & families. Use the QR code to rsvp for the location.
Keep it Neat, No ICE Bingo at the Okay Bar, benefiting hotel workers impacted by ICE, 7-9pm
Mama Calendar 2026
Sign at First Grace UMC in New Orleans: ICE: Immigrants rebuilt our city, churches, & homes
Get your hot hot hot off the press copy of the 2026 mama calendar Saturday at the New Orleans Bookfair or order one (or several) and I’ll mail them to you, or arrange a rendezvous if you’re local. $20 Venmo to Coleen-Murphy
Food Drive to support folks targeted by ICE Drop off non perishables at 3300 Royal Street Monday-Friday 10-5 Saturday 11-2 Or donate funds: Venmo @PuentesNewOrleans
Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood
Very pleased with my haul of old cookbooks from the free sale at the Methodist church in Algiers today