As we close out Spring and move into Summer and Pride Month, we at Ambush want to start by thanking everyone who made the Gay Easter Parade (GEP) a huge success. This year we raised $5,000 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $399,594.54 for Food for Friends. I … [Read more...] about The 2026 Official Gay Easter Parade raises $5,000 for Food for Friends!
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Trodding the Boards May 1, 2026
Jagged Little Pill at Jefferson Performing Arts Center There’s not much to say about the recent Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) production of Jagged Little Pill other than “Bravo!” for presenting this new, challenging musical and doing such a fine job with it. Using songs from Alanis Morissette’s catalog, including two newly written ones, Jagged Little Pill tells the … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 1, 2026
Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
As the weather starts to heat up, so does the calendar of events. Here are just some of the hot events in May. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group: Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
NOAGE is hosting a Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness on Saturday, May 16 at the Ochsner Center for Academic Excellence. Last year, NOAGE’s symposium at the same venue was focused specifically on issues related to aging. This year’s event will feature a variety of speakers (healthcare professionals, community leaders, etc.) presenting on various topics related to LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
Bartender Spotlight (April 2026)
Festival season has arrived in New Orleans, bringing with it bustling bars filled with both locals and visitors. Among the most favored spots, particularly in this delightful weather, is the Bourbon Pub & Parade, home to our featured bartender, Fernando Rodriguez. Nothing beats sitting at this fabulous drinking establishment when all the doors are open to the street and you … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight (April 2026)
The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
I’m old enough to have been around these gay-borhood blocks a few times. I’ve seen styles, rules, and go-go boy templates cycle through the G.L.O.W community many times. (Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever). So when I tell you I love men who wear nail polish, I’m not talking about a trend or a fetish. I’m talking about a signal. A conscious choice. A quiet act of self-acknowledgement … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
Trodding the Boards April 14, 2026
Curtain Up What with French Quarter Fest and Jazzfest, there isn’t as much theatrical activity, especially on the Southshore, going on this April. Still, there are quite a few shows worth checking out on both sides of Lake Pontchartrain this month and next. Le Petit Theatre continues its 109th season with Yasmina Reza’s 2009 Tony Award-winning play God of Carnage … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards April 14, 2026
Bartender of the month (April 2026)
One of the beauties of Ambush, which spans the Gulf South, lies in the chance to connect with bartenders from various states. This month, I am featuring Silas Wright, a bartender from the esteemed Roundup in Pensacola, Florida. I first encountered Silas at the bar’s Mardi Gras Extravaganza event in January. Raised in a military family, Silas lived in eight different … [Read more...] about Bartender of the month (April 2026)
Trodding the Boards April 5, 2026
The Great Gatsby at the Saenger Theatre The Great Gatsby, a new musical, recently played at the Saenger Theatre as part of its national tour. Was it great? No. But it was better than I anticipated. F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1925 novel has been adapted many times, including four movie versions and three on television. This one opened on Broadway two years ago to decent but not … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards April 5, 2026
The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 5 at 4:30pm. The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles. The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or summer suits with … [Read more...] about The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
