The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is pleased to announce its annual membership meeting will be held on June 12 at the Hotel Peter and Paul from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The St. Peter and St. Paul Church in the Marigny has recently undergone an extensive renovation and now serves as a hotel, restaurant, bar, and event venue. The meeting will take place in the beautifully … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Archives Project Annual Meeting Set for June 12
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LadyBEAST and Vinsantos present an ode to New Orleans cabaret. June 6-9
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — June 6 marks the beginning of the final shows of “Marquee” at Le Petit Theatre. A perfect complement to Pride New Orleans, “Marquee” features the best in drag, burlesque and vaudeville. Indulge yourself on a decadent night of entertainment with “Vinsantos and LadyBEAST Present Marquee: A Night of Burlesque, Circus and Drag Cabaret” at Le Petit … [Read more...] about LadyBEAST and Vinsantos present an ode to New Orleans cabaret. June 6-9
The “Official” Dish June 4, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, PRIDE IS HERE!!! In New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast, June is pride month, and we are so excited. There are so many events—from Houston to Pensacola and from Birmingham to Baton Rouge—that you don’t want to miss! From pride parades to drag brunches, and from outdoor festivals to drag bingo, there is something for everyone. This issue of Ambush is our … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish June 4, 2019
Party Down June 4, 2019
Ever since I was a child, I have always loved summers in New Orleans. And as I have grown older, I still enjoy them, but I’ve married that with the much-needed love of air conditioning. During the summer months, I always feel like I am stepping into a Tennessee Williams play each time I leave my house. I have a new appreciation of hand fans and parasols. I do declare! But even … [Read more...] about Party Down June 4, 2019
Pride and the Church
As I mentioned the last time that we visited, I had the honor of doing a Benediction for a Pride event several years ago. It was very modest by today’s standards. By the time you read this in the air-conditioned place of your choice, I will likely have lost ten pounds of water weight marching in the New Orleans Pride Parade this year. I will be following a float and a truck, … [Read more...] about Pride and the Church
The “Official” Dish April 23, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, Thank you to everyone who made Easter weekend a huge success! We kicked off the weekend with the 10th Annual Bunnies in the Big Easy and finished with the largest Gay Easter Parade in the 20-year history of the event! Through sponsors and a series of fundraisers, the Gay Easter Parade is used as a vehicle to raise funds for Food For Friends. Thank you to … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish April 23, 2019
Fifty Shades of Gay – The Hanky Code
Fetishes fascinate me. Actually, it’s not the particular fetish that I find interesting, but more the journey of self-discovery that leads a person towards a particular fetish. For example, there is a fetish known as Tamakeri (Japanese translation: ball kicking) Yep, it’s just what it sounds like; the erotic pleasure of being kicked in the nuts. Uh… that’s a ‘hard pass’ for … [Read more...] about Fifty Shades of Gay – The Hanky Code
Rawhide & Phoenix: An Investigation
As most Ambush readers know by now, the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (ATC) has cited Rawhide and the Phoenix for numerous violations which have resulted in the cessation of sexual activity in those bars. Many in the gay community are outraged by what they perceive as homophobic attacks on safe queer spaces. Others have resigned themselves to the conclusion that … [Read more...] about Rawhide & Phoenix: An Investigation
Trodding the Boards March 5, 2018
As One at Marigny Opera House After many years of four-opera seasons, New Orleans Opera has been expanding its programming, commendably, with its Chamber Opera Series. In 2016, NOO presented Brundibár, a children’s opera that had been performed in the Theresienstadt concentration camp, in a memorable, fully staged production at the WWII Museum. Earlier this year at the … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 5, 2018
Under the Gaydar
It seems like forever since my last Under the Gaydar article but it has only been a few mere months. As you grow older, time becomes a much more precious commodity and life has a way demonstrating that in spades. I remember when I first approached Rip about writing a column for Ambush. I wanted to promote and covering the events both gay and straight in our city. Rip and … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar
