Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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“The Children of Yuga”

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The 73rd year of Gay Carnival is upon us.  For those familiar with it, Gay Carnival usually means formal balls produced by krewes such as Petronius, Amon-Ra, Armeinius, Lords of Leather, Mwindo, and Narcissus.  But Gay Carnival did not start out with krewes or balls.  It began with a group of gay men who decided to do lunch. It all began in 1949 when Bob … [Read more...] about “The Children of Yuga”

Trodding the Boards February 8, 2022

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Blue at Slidell Little Theatre through February 13 If you want to see a young actress who, though she’s just making her stage debut, sparkles with a talent many with far more experience can only aspire to, then head to Slidell Little Theatre (SLT) this weekend for its production of Blue. And be ready when Asia Sylvas enters the stage. Sylvas plays LaTonya Dinkins, a high … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 8, 2022

Drag Queen Profile: Analia XO

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Where are you originally from? How did you end up in New Orleans? I was born and raised in Honduras, but I came to the U.S. when I was 10 years old. At the time, I was living with my mom in South Carolina, but was having financial struggles, so our aunt offered her a job here in New Orleans back in 2009, and I’ve been here ever since. How long have you been doing … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Analia XO

Under the Gaydar (February 2022 Event Calendar)

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Welcome to 2022 and Mardi Gras season in New Orleans.  The entire month of February is Carnival time as we work our way to Mardi Gras Day on March 1.  Here are just some of the hot happenings in February to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Weekly Events Monday: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (February 2022 Event Calendar)

Bartender Spotlight

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I have always considered being a bartender as a fulfilling job.  It is hard work, but you have the opportunity to meet so many people. Though in the past few years since COVID, the job has become much more challenging.  But on the flip side, I think most people, I know myself included have become much more appreciative to bartenders and the well needed role they play … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Ambush Announces New Regular Feature: Drag Queen Profiles

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Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce a new regular column called Drag Queen Profiles.  The column will appear twice a month.  Active drag queens currently performing in the Gulf South are welcome to submit profiles.  To be featured, please contact Frank Perez at frankearlperez@gmail.com.  Submissions will include a brief questionnaire and a picture (along … [Read more...] about Ambush Announces New Regular Feature: Drag Queen Profiles

Trodding the Boards January 25, 2022

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World's Greatest Johnny Cash Experience at the WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen through Jan. 30 Fans of Johnny Cash ought to head to the WWII Museum this weekend as, if you close your eyes, you’ll think that the “The Man in Black” has come back from beyond. That’s because Terry Lee Goffee, with his rumbly bass-baritone and twang to his singing voice, sounds incredibly … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 25, 2022

Let Them Eat King Cake, Queen!

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The 2022 Mardi Gras season in New Orleans rolled in like a majestic Carnival float brightly ablaze with colored lights and gorgeously costumed revelers.  After not celebrating Mardi Gras last year, we were ready to let our hair down but not our masks.   Cautious celebrating was the feeling for the entire weekend of parades, Gay Mardi Gras events, parties and drag … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat King Cake, Queen!

Trodding the Boards January 11, 2022

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Josephine at the Marigny Opera House Much as I hate to say it, but the beginning of 2022 for NOLA’s performing arts scene had a distinct air of déjà vu about it. First, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra cancelled its concert The Hero's Tragedy which was to feature Conductor Thomas Wilkins and David Anderson playing a contrabass concerto, something you don’t hear every … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 11, 2022