Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Mamou Louisiana to host first-ever PRIDE Festival on June 17 & 18

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The Hotel Cazan is delighted to announce that it will host Mamou, Louisiana’s first-ever PRIDE festival on June 17 & 18. The event will kick off with a media-only mixer from 3:30--5:30 at Cazan’s inside the hotel where attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and interview festival participants, including: Players and coaches from Bayou Storm Surge, the women’s … [Read more...] about Mamou Louisiana to host first-ever PRIDE Festival on June 17 & 18

Drag Queen Profiles

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Ambush Magazine runs regular column called Drag Queen Profiles.  The column appears monthly.  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 with photo credit). … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profiles

Obituary: Wayne Self

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Playwright and composer Wayne Self died of colon cancer on June 2. He was best known for his work, Upstairs: A Musical Eulogy, which told the story of the 1973 fire at the UpStairs Lounge. Wayne grew up in a remote, rural community near Black Lake in Natchitoches Parish. An intelligent, artistic child, Wayne had limited educational opportunities near his home until a … [Read more...] about Obituary: Wayne Self

To Decadence With Love

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If you’re queer and live in New Orleans, you should know all about Southern Decadence. You’ve probably been to the parties, experienced the debauchery, and enjoyed the long sweat-soaked nights out in the French Quarter.  But an aspect of Decadence you may not have experienced yet is the perspective of the people who help make this incredible event what it is–the … [Read more...] about To Decadence With Love

A Tale of Two Cities: Patrick Angus in New York and J. B. Harter in New Orleans — a Panel Discussion for Pride Month

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On Thursday, June 9, in conjunction with Pride month, The John Burton Harter Foundation will present a panel discussion at the Arthur Roger Gallery (432 Julia St.) to celebrate the release of A Tale of Two Cities: Patrick Angus in New York and J. B. Harter in New Orleans, an illustrated catalog to accompany a forthcoming exhibit of the works of these two gay artists. The event … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Cities: Patrick Angus in New York and J. B. Harter in New Orleans — a Panel Discussion for Pride Month

Wendell Steve Stipelcovich (1940-2022)

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Wendell Steve Stipelcovich passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on December 26, 1940, in Buras, LA. He was a graduate of Buras High School and furthered his education in general banking from American Institute of Banking and in business administration from Meadows-Draughon Business College. He began his business career at Delta Bank, in Port … [Read more...] about Wendell Steve Stipelcovich (1940-2022)

Stonewall Sports New Orleans is looking for leaders

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Stonewall Sports - New Orleans is an LGBTQ & Ally community-based, non-profit sports league. Our league values each player for who they are and what they bring to the league’s community. Our mission is to provide a fun, inclusive league that promotes a vibrant LGBTQ & Ally community while fundraising for local organizations that support the betterment of all New Orleans … [Read more...] about Stonewall Sports New Orleans is looking for leaders

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

Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans

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Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans as World AIDS Day is Observed on Dec. 1 Access Health Louisiana (AHL) and the National AIDS Memorial are partnering together to bring two panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt (the Quilt) to New Orleans as part of World AIDS Day observances Dec.1. The quilt panels will be revealed following a news conference … [Read more...] about Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans