Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Bartender Spotlight

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My travels along the Gulf Coast lead me to one of my favorite bars just outside New Orleans several times a year. SIPPS, in Gulfport, boasts some of the most attractive and skilled bartenders in the region, and my Bartender for November is one of them, the fabulous Dakota Goldman.   I had the pleasure of being served by Dakota, who, despite being relatively new … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Trodding the Boards November 30, 2025

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Carrie the Musical at the Azienda Theater I vividly remember seeing the original production of Carrie the Musical on Broadway. It had opened the night before. The reviews were not kind. It was clear this would be one of the season’s most notorious flops, possibly one for the ages. As Act II began at “The Pig Farm” and the nasty high schoolers sang Out for Blood with its … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 30, 2025

Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans

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New Orleans, LA — This holiday season, the spirits are high, the sequins are sparkling, and New Orleans is jingling all the way back to the heart of Bourbon Street in the 1950s! Leading the charge is none other than Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin, making her stage debut in the immersive musical comedy Dixie’s Holiday Bar at Café Istanbul. Best known for her unforgettable … [Read more...] about Reality TV Legend Marguerite “God Warrior” Perrin Makes Stage Debut in “Dixie’s Holiday Bar” in New Orleans

Join the LGBT+ Archives Project at Winter Wonderland on November 29th at the AllWays Lounge

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Please join us at Winter Wonderland on November 29 at the AllWays Lounge in New Orleans. This annual event is our signature fundraiser and will feature a complimentary buffet, an open bar, a live auction, and a variety show hosted by local celebrity Vanessa Carr. This year's Winter Wonderland Royalty are Keeley Williams and Craig Nero. Williams is a Paramedic Captain with … [Read more...] about Join the LGBT+ Archives Project at Winter Wonderland on November 29th at the AllWays Lounge

Trodding the Boards November 7, 2025

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Kimberly Akimbo at the Saenger Theatre Having seen Kimberly Akimbo in its original small, off-Broadway theater and then at the Booth Theater, one of Broadway's smaller houses, during its Tony Award-winning run, I wondered how this quirky musical would manage in the vast confines of the Saenger Theatre. The answer? Quite well, thank you very much. Jessica Stone’s sharp … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 7, 2025

Trodding the Boards November 4, 2025

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Dracula at The Orpheum Theater The last time I attended a New Orleans Ballet Theatre (NOBT) performance was in the spring of 2019. I noted then that it had been a while since I had seen one of their presentations and, watching its glorious production of Cinderella made me realize how much I missed taking in live classical ballet. I felt the same way after seeing NOBT’s … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 4, 2025

Bartender of the Month – October 2025

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I am thrilled whenever a new LGBTQ+ bar opens in the city, and it was at one such establishment that I found my Bartender of the Month for October. Wifey’s, a fresh addition to the scene, may be familiar to locals under its previous name, Iggy’s. This vibrant queer hotspot in the Faubourg Marigny boasts an exceptional staff, and Ambush’s newest featured bartender is someone … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – October 2025

Just Say No – Women Cannot Be Drag Queens

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I said it. Someone had to. Women can not be Drag Queens and have no place performing or competing as such. Wait! Ladies, before you get your tuck-less panties in a bunch, understand that I am not a grumpy homo with an ax to grind. Hear me out; my grievance has roots.  The first bee flew into my bonnet when Victoria Stone was allowed to compete in the third season of … [Read more...] about Just Say No – Women Cannot Be Drag Queens