Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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The Hallowdays Are Upon Us

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The story of Halloween New Orleans (HNO) is a story of the New Orleans gay community – one coming together to share their love and sense of family, celebrating its unique culture and love of showmanship, and coming to the aid of its own in the dark days of the AIDS crisis. It is a community triumphing over challenges with a resilient, joyful spirit. What started as a dinner … [Read more...] about The Hallowdays Are Upon Us

CAC Announces George Scheer as New Executive Director

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The Board of Directors of the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in New Orleans is excited to announce the selection of George Scheer, PhD, as the organization’s new Executive Director effective October 1. Scheer brings extensive leadership and management experience to the Contemporary Arts Center, including his 16-year tenure as Executive Director and Co-Founder of Elsewhere, a … [Read more...] about CAC Announces George Scheer as New Executive Director

Transgender Filmmaker Transitions into New Career Roles

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For many years, Sophie White, has been known to many in the Louisiana filmmaking industry as Rory White. Letting the world know that she is transgender, is her latest chapter in a life and career that’s already been diverse. “I’ve experienced a lot of chapters over the years, many of which will hopefully give me the strength and courage I need on this new journey, in coming out … [Read more...] about Transgender Filmmaker Transitions into New Career Roles

New Orleans Pride Celebrates 10 Years, Names New President

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The New Orleans Pride Organization is celebrating its 10 year anniversary, June 12-14, 2020. In preparing for the milestone weekend, the organization has named Michael Musa as president.  Michael brings experience with non-profit and business operations, as well as fundraising and community service. Before moving to New Orleans, Michael was active with the South … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pride Celebrates 10 Years, Names New President

An Open Letter to HRC From Trans Community Leaders

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(Note: This letter was originally published in OUT Magazine and among its signers are New Orleans / Louisiana trans advocates) As transgender and nonbinary leaders of prominent advocacy, grassroots, national, regional, legal, and leadership development organizations across the United States, we are troubled by Human Rights Campaign’s announcement of its new “trans-centered” … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to HRC From Trans Community Leaders

Glamarama Glitters at Bamboula’s November 2

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(New Orleans; October 1, 2019): Break out your bell-bottoms and platform shoes November 2!  Seventies tribute band Glamarama beams you back in time to the early, influential glam rock era with the music of David Bowie, T-Rex, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Sweet, and others during a “double feature” show at Bamboula’s Frenchmen Theatre. Front man David Otillio rocks, … [Read more...] about Glamarama Glitters at Bamboula’s November 2

Gulf Coast Equality Fest 2019

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Join us on October 19 from 11am to 6pm as Gulf Coast Equality Council, along with Harrah’s Gulf Coast, Scarlet Pearl Casino, and The Stonewall Gives Back Initiative presents the third annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest. The festival will be on The Great Lawn at Harrah’s GulfCoast (280 Beach Blvd) in Biloxi, Mississippi. Our equality event inspires, educates, commemorates, and … [Read more...] about Gulf Coast Equality Fest 2019

Letter to the Editor: ABO Ordinance

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Council Member Kristin Palmer continues her assault on our beloved New Orleans culture. On Thursday, August 22nd, the City Council was asked to pass Ordinance 32,693 before the drafting of the proposed rules were even completed. We saw such a fundamentally flawed process that it boggles the mind. On the City’s Council’s published Agenda, the original Ordinance, filed on June … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: ABO Ordinance