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Notes from the Road: New Orleanians’ Experience Caucusing for Pete in Iowa

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Hitting the streets with Craig Koch (Atlanta), Rick Duplantier and Rob Clemenz New Orleanians Rick Duplantier and his husband Rob Clemez went on the road to the Iowa caucuses. Read his account of what it was like caucusing for Mayor Pete. Photos by Rick Duplantier. If you ever have the opportunity to attend the Iowa Caucus during the election season, just do it!  … [Read more...] about Notes from the Road: New Orleanians’ Experience Caucusing for Pete in Iowa

Letter to the Editor: What Valentine’s Day Means

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A Letter to the Editor from John East Like many gay men, I find the traditional holiday season somewhat cold. Thanksgiving is a landmine of politics, in-laws, and the proverbial drunk uncle. Christmas is really for families with kids. My partner and I, even in liberal circles, are not totally accepted during these family-focused receptions. Even demonstrations of acceptance … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: What Valentine’s Day Means

Loyola University and the Need for Higher Quality Tour Guides: An Interview with Tourism Expert Frank Perez

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Ambush recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with local tourism expert Frank Perez about the current state of tourism in New Orleans, the quality of tour guides, and the Professional Tour Guiding courses he teaches at Loyola University.   Q: How did you get involved in the tourism industry? FP: Years ago I was a concierge at a hotel in the CBD.  A … [Read more...] about Loyola University and the Need for Higher Quality Tour Guides: An Interview with Tourism Expert Frank Perez

Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers

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The annual Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival will take place in New Orleans March 27-29. For registration information: Sasfest.org  Ambush readers can register with a 20% discount by using the code Ambush20 when registering.  In this series, we introduce you to some of the writers in the all-star lineup for #SAS20 this March in the heart of the French … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers

Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

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Photo of Ja’Quarius Taylor (via Dylan Waguespack's Facebook) Ja’Quarius Taylor, 17, was recently found tied to a tree and shot in a swamp near Angie, Louisiana, in Washington Parish.  Authorities believe Taylor was murdered on January 12. On January 16, a dive team from the Washington Parish Sheriff’s office “made a significant discovery” at the bottom of a lake near … [Read more...] about Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

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Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street Screenshot of Orleans Parish Booking Website April Caldwell, alias Onassys Bloomberg, also known publicly as the “Voodoo Bone Lady,” a local tour guide who offers Voodoo tours, was arrested on the evening of January 14 and charged with aggravated battery after shooting her boyfriend just after 7:30pm.  The incident took … [Read more...] about Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

Trodding the Board January 28, 2020

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Grace Kennedy, Darci Jens Fulcher and Dylan Hunter in The Uninvited (photo by Josh Brasted) The Uninvited at Gallier House through Feb. 14 The Uninvited, Goat in the Road Productions’ new show, adds another chapter of immersive historical drama to its successful The Stranger Disease of 2018. Set and performed in Gallier House, The Uninvited explores with imagination and … [Read more...] about Trodding the Board January 28, 2020

The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020

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Dear Ambush Nation, Carnival season is here and we are now in the midst of Gay Mardi Gras! There are several balls still on the calendar so please think about supporting the community by attending one (or more) of them.  Each Krewe spends countless hours deciding on a theme, creating the costumes, and putting up the decorations for their ball--it is without a doubt a … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020

Meatball Séance at Southern Rep

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Southern Rep Theatre will host Meatball Séance, created and performed by John Michael, January 31 - February 2 in the Sanctuary Stage at 2541 Bayou Road. In this interactive comedy, John Michael has a new boyfriend who’s been invited to meet John’s mom. But she’s deceased. So John Michael is gonna summon her from the dead by cooking her famous meatballs onstage for the new … [Read more...] about Meatball Séance at Southern Rep