Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 5 in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners will be announced at the GAA Gala which will be held at Oz on Saturday, August 19th from 6 to 9 pm. The 2023 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with local celebrities Tony Leggio, Brian Sands and Mister Michael … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Top Five Nominees for 2023 Gay Appreciation Awards
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New Linkage to Care Coordinator for LGBTQ+ Health Services Announced at Access Health Louisiana
My name is Milo Malone (they/them) and I am so excited to be working at Access Health Louisiana as its new Linkage to Care Coordinator for LGBTQ+ services. A little about me: I was born in New York, but spent middle and high school in suburban Atlanta. After earning a bachelor’s degree in French Studies and another in Sociology from LSU in Baton Rouge, I moved to New Orleans … [Read more...] about New Linkage to Care Coordinator for LGBTQ+ Health Services Announced at Access Health Louisiana
Official Southern Decadence Event Guide
Who’s ready for some decadent fun in the sun! It is going to be very hot in NOLA in August as events gear up for Southern Decadence. This calendar will take you through Southern Decadence weekend. Here are just some of the hot happenings in August to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly … [Read more...] about Official Southern Decadence Event Guide
Trodding the Boards July 25, 2023
Romeo and Juliet at Tulane’s Lupin Theater through July 30 In trying to review the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane’s (NOSF) current production of Romeo and Juliet, to use the lingo of today, “It’s complicated.” First of all, it’s a good solid production without a weak link in the cast, similar to NOSF’s Twelfth Night earlier this year. A 2-for-2 NOSF season … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 25, 2023
Bartender Spotlight – July 2023
Saying “Summertime in New Orleans is hot” is an understatement. I believe walking-on-the-sun-hot may be a better descriptive. But on the days when the humidity brings the temperatures into triple digits, a cool, air-conditioned LGBTQ+ bar is the perfect safe haven. A community oasis, if you will, that makes all your problems melt away. And helping with … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – July 2023
Access Health Louisiana Pride Month Recap
Pride Month highlights the LGBTQIA+ community in a variety of ways, whether celebrating our queerness, affirming our identities, presenting drag performances, or reflecting on the inequities the community has faced past & present and taking meaningful action to create the change we want. Access Health Louisiana (AHL) attended several Pride events to support and partake of … [Read more...] about Access Health Louisiana Pride Month Recap
Trodding the Boards July 11, 2023
Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am pleased to announce the nominees for the Critics’ Choice Award that will be presented as part of the 33rd Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). They are: The Baltimore Waltz produced by Fat Squirrel Big Freedia with the LPO presented by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Little Shop of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 11, 2023
New LGBT+ History of New Orleans Course Begins August 30
Loyola University is offering a new non-credit course as part of their Professional and Continuing Studies program. The course is being developed and will be taught by author Frank Perez, who also serves as the Executive Director of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. The course will explore New Orleans' rich LGBT+ history. Topics include: pre-colonial and colonial … [Read more...] about New LGBT+ History of New Orleans Course Begins August 30
The Rockford Files: Spend Some Cash On Your Dash
It was a pleasant afternoon in New York. Stephen (a.k.a. Sissy Carter) and I were wrapping up brunch al fresco as the sun was beginning to set. Dusk is the magical time of day that reliably draws Hell’s Kitchen queens out of their cocoons and unswervingly towards Happy Hour, like moths to a flame. It's also the perfect time to people-watch and participate in one of our … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files: Spend Some Cash On Your Dash
Under the Gaydar (July 2023 Event Calendar)
Its summertime in NOLA, y’all and the livin’ is easy! Starting with Essence Festival and the 4th of July, things are heating up so here are just some of the hot happenings in July to put on your “Gaydar.” 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 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2023 Event Calendar)