AUSTIN, TEXAS
Austin & Ambush -
One Year Young
One year ago, on Dec. 12, Ambush Magazine (Vol. 15, Issue 25) was distributed in Austin with a column entitled: "Tales of Steers and Queers from Texas." Eight pictures were featured inside that first edition in Austin EXpress, most taken by Chris Healy. Five hundred copies were circulated in various Austin Gay bars. These are now considered a commemorative souvenir. No Austin ads were sold for that edition. During 1997, AmbushOnline was approaching 17 million unique hits per month with its Web sites via www.ambushonline.com and www.ambushmag.com. Today, these Web sites are approaching over 50 million unique hits per month under the conglomerate Web site known as www.gayworld.net.
Since that edition, Ambush in Austin has grown from a limited edition publication test-marketed in Texas to a growing 2000 issue circulation distributed biweekly in Austin. Ambush has succeeded as Austin's entertainment flamboyant Gulf South publication. Total circulation is 10,000 with annual readership of 650,000. Ambush is headquartered in New Orleans, LA, with coverage ranging from Pensacola, Atlanta, Louisiana coverage of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Monroe, and into Texas with Austin. Through the Steers and Queers column to the two plus Ambush EXpress pictorial pages, to display advertisements, classifieds and schedule of daily events, Ambush has steadily grown in Austin and has given much back to the Austin community via grants and support.
Ambush has awarded over $30,710 in Austin organizational AMgrants [Ambush Advertising Grant Donations] to various charities, organizations and events throughout 1998 that have supported Ambush Mag 2000 and AMBUSHonLINE. Among these organizations were, (ASA) AIDS Services of Austin, (MCC) Metropolitan Community Church/Austin, Out Youth Austin, Team Austin and (TGRA) Texas Gay Rodeo Association, Project Transitions and the United Court of Austin. In addition, Ambush has been an active member of the Austin Tavern Guild and has also co-sponsored many events. These events included Austin Ambush Trivia Contest, First Splash, Meltdown '98, Pride '98, Fourth of July Picnic, AGLIFF, Last Splash, RIP'D '98, AIDS Walk, Texas Coming Out Day, Austin DJ Party, World AIDS Day and the upcoming Red and Green Party.
Lastly, Ambush created Austin online at www.gayaustin.net. Ambush continues to strive as Austin's #1 Flamboyant Gay/Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Tabloid. Thank you Austin for your continued support and readership. Look for 1998 Austin Reflections in the last edition of this year distributed Christmas Week. Happy Christmas and on to 1999 and the Millenium.
Christmas Holiday Plans
Set For Gay/Lesbian Austin
Boy, it has been a hot summer and wet fall, but winter is almost here and all I can say is welcome colder weather and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Around the Capital City, many festive plans are slated. `Bout Time will host a TGRA show Dec. 12 at 10:30pm. On Sat., Dec 19, the Capital City Queens and the Royal We will host a Christmas Pageant show starting at 10:30pm. Midtowne Spa will be featuring three separate parties starting at 10pm this month with another Foam Party Dec 12, a Garage Party on the 19th and a Flashlight Party on the 26th. Over on Lavaca St. Charlie's Austin hosts their annual Daddy Wayne's free Christmas Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings. They open at noon on Christmas and serve at 1pm. Rhythm House will host live bands all this month. 1920's Club will be open for daily specials and host the Red and Green Party on the 19th. Chain Drive will host a Wicked White Wonderland Christmas Weekend Thurs. through Sun. Look for more details at the bar. Splash Video Bar hosts fantastic drink specials all month long until Christmas. On Sun., Dec. 20, at 9pm, Chad Martin and Scarlett Leigh will host a benefit for the SPCA called "Santa Paws" at Splash. Requests for donations of money and food are encouraged for our four-legged friends. Scheduled to appear for "Santa Paws" are the Austin Babtist Women, Heather Thomas, Kelly Kline, Ashley Collins, Ricki Unique and Goldie Haynes.
The newly remodeled and revamped Forum makes the scene with their White Party III CD Release Party on Sat., Dec. 12, starting at 9pm. DJ "Ro" Belmares spins the hits and free CDs will be given away while supplies last with paid admission. On Fri., Dec 18 at 9pm it's their Fire Island Classics CD Release Party featuring DJ Jaimie J. from San Francisco spinning the hits. Free CDs will be given away while supplies last with paid admission. Lastly, the Red and Green Dance Circuit Party will be held here with two dance floors on Dec. 19th from 11pm till dawn with Circuit DJ "Ro" spinning. Admission at the door provides all proceeds to the 4 designated charities set up for Red and Green. Oilcan Harry's features great dancing, Momma's Boyz Dancers, hot men and drinks all month long. Wed. at the Can starts their Full Moonty - Best Buns Contest on Dec. 9 continuing every Wed. at 11pm with $100 prize for the winner.
Over at Dick's Deja Disco, they are celebrating all month long. Starting Dec. 12th, it's the Return and Remember the Crossing and DJ's Party from 4-8pm. Guest bartenders and DJs will be on hand. They ask that all patrons bring memorabilia to share. On Sat., Dec 13, they host the CEACO/ Pro Arts Collective Party from 9-11pm with a buffet, music and dancing. Lastly, the rest of the month will feature Dale Jordan's (Momma) Birthday Celebration. On Tues., Dec. 15, look for his Pre-Cum party from 8-10pm while Dale guest bartends. On Fri., 18th, it's the Stand-Up and Do it Again Recovery Party at 10pm. On Sat. the 19th, it's the Here She Goes Again Party at 10pm. Over at the Edge, Dale continues his celebration of his 40th b-day on Wed., Dec 16, with his Roots Be Gone Party at 9:30pm where he will guest bartend. Rainbow Cattle Company features many events this month. On Sun, Dec 13, the Austin Babtist Women feature Seasons of Love Christmas benefit show at 9pm. Coming up on Dec 20, it's Dolly's Hard Candy Christmas Show with Hostess Dee Dee Davis. RCC will be open on noon Christmas day and will serve turkey, ham and all the fixings plus dessert for a requested $5 donation to benefit MCC's Building Fund.
Cornerstone Community Center
Needs Funding
Cornerstone Gay and Lesbian Center, Austin's own Gay community center located at Red River and 12th Streets, needs Austin's support which is vital, both financially and through volunteer assistance before the end of the year to keep their doors open. Due to high building maintenance and vacancy in tenant space, some $60,000 is needed for funding and program initiatives. Secondly, at least 10 individuals are needed to assume board positions before Jan. 1. Donnie Young, current acting director, stated that the future of the center is up to the community. Cornerstone provides a center that promotes programs, businesses, community groups and a resource network for and by the Greater-Austin Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered community. The community is encouraged to help assist this center by mailing contributions to 1117 Red River, Austin, TX 78704. Persons interested in board positions should send a letter of interest and resume to the same address or by fax at 512.708.1510 or E-mail at cnrstone@io.com.
ChrisMyAss Gay Austin Bash
EgoDaddy and ChiliMama are requesting your presence at their annual Gay Austin ChrisMyAss Bash held Sat, Dec. 12 at El Mercado on 17th and Lavaca. The party is part of an online chat service/chat room called #gayaustin which one may obtain free from the server EFNet and download the program mIRC at www.mirc.com. The time for the bash is from 8pm till 11pm in the party room. The festivities include a cash bar, free munchies and a gift exchange, much like a raffle. For those who want to participate in the gift exchange, please choose a nice gift for under $10. In the spirit of Christmas, the party will be taking donations for AIDS Services of Austin (ASA). Featured guests will include Sandra Claws as well as some Evil Elves and a Lush Reindeer or two. For more info, questions and/or directions, please contact Chilimama at defever@mindspring.com or EgoDaddy at felipe@fnord.org.
Red & Green Party
"1998 Holiday Wrap"
Set for Local Charities
Ben Parsley and Splash Productions in cooperation with Paul Parkinson and Ambush will host the Red and Green "1998 Holiday Wrap" theme party on Dec. 19 benefiting four local Austin charities. The festivities start with a cocktail party and separate dance party. The cocktail party will be held at the 1920's Club located at 918 Congress Ave. from 8pm till 12am. The dance circuit party continues on two dance floors at 11pm till dawn with music spun by local circuit DJ "Ro" Belmares at the Forum located at 408 Congress Ave. Ticket prices are $25 per party or $40 for the whole event. Tickets may be purchased in advance at N8 Wear, Lobo Austin or, if available, at either door. More info may be obtained by contacting Ben Parsley/Splash Productions at 512.478.1791 or via the Web at www.partyaustin.com.
RIP'D Splash 2 CD Released
Recently at the Forum Nightclub in Austin, Ben Parsley and Splash Productions released his production of RIP'D Splash 2 CD, which was remixed by DJ Michael Tank or Tank, as friends know him. The compilation CD is of various top artists including songs like "Find Another Woman," "I'm Leaving," "Nobody's Supposed to be Here," "Whatever You Want," "What a Difference a Day Makes," "Tell Me" and "Uninvited." Most songs on the CD were spun by DJ Michael Tank at the RIP'D Lake Party during the last Labor Day Weekend in Austin. Tank has recently moved on as resident DJ from Chain Drive in Austin to becoming the new resident DJ at Pacific Street Nightclub located at 710 Pacific St. in Houston. DJ Tank can be reached via E-mail at DJTank01@aol.com or by visiting his Web page and exploring his top 10 hits. The RIP'D CD sponsored by Ben Parsley/Splash Productions is now available locally at N8 Wear, Lobo Bookstore Austin and Alien Records. The CD is also available across the country at your favorite Gay store. More info on Ben Parsley and Splash Productions may be obtained by contacting Ben Parsley/Splash Productions at 512.478.1791 or via the Web at www.partyaustin.com.
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