Artist & Keynote Speaker Aims To Decrease Bullying & Divisiveness with New Campaign Artist and diversity & inclusion keynote speaker Mallory Whitfield is spearheading a new social movement that aims to decrease the amount of bullying, violence, and divisiveness plaguing our world. The week of January 27-31, she will lead a campaign to flood Instagram and social … [Read more...] about Mallory Whitfield Launches #TowardsTogether Movement for a Kinder, More Inclusive World
Armeinius Royalty Announced
The Krewe of Armeinius recently announced its 2020 royalty—Kevin Hemenger and Fatsy Cline will reign as King and Queen Armeinius LII. This year’s ball will be held at Mardi Gras World on Friday, February 21. Serving as MCs for the ball will be Varla Jean Merman and Ryan Landry. The Krewes’s Co-Captains are Barrett Delong-Church and Chad Brickley. … [Read more...] about Armeinius Royalty Announced
Duaine Daniels Named Grand Reveler VI
Duaine Daniels was named Grand Reveler VI at the Mystik Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers annual Twelfth Night Party. Daniels is a well-loved and respected member of the New Orleans gay community, having been a firefighter, the founder of the Renegade Bears, a volunteer with the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, a former bar owner, a former deputy sheriff, the coordinator … [Read more...] about Duaine Daniels Named Grand Reveler VI
Southern Rep Theatre to Host Masquerade for Mental Health
A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOYOLA CENTER FOR COUNSELING & EDUCATION AND CARE FOR CREATIVES NEW ORLEANS (January 7, 2020) – Southern Rep Theatre will host a Masquerade for Mental Health fundraiser on Tuesday, February 4th from 6:30 - 9:30 PM at 2541 Bayou Road in the Sanctuary Bar. The fundraiser will benefit the Loyola Center for Counseling & Education and Care for … [Read more...] about Southern Rep Theatre to Host Masquerade for Mental Health
Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
The annual Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival will take place in New Orleans March 27-29. In this series, we introduce you to some of the writers in the all-star lineup for #SAS20 held in the heart of the French Quarter. Ariadne Blayde is a playwright and novelist. Her plays have been finalists for The Arts and Letters Prize, the Tennessee Williams Playwriting … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
Apollo New Orleans ‘Resurrection Ball’ Set for Feb. 14
The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans has returned to the city and will hold its “Resurrection Ball” Feb. 14, 2020, at the Hotel Monteleone. The celebration of the return of an Apollo Krewe to the city where Apollo was founded 50 years ago promises to be an exciting event for all involved. It will be a formal dinner/dance in a bal masque format and will include the … [Read more...] about Apollo New Orleans ‘Resurrection Ball’ Set for Feb. 14
2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report
48th Southern Decadence Sets New Records: Over 275,000 Participants, $380 Million Economic Impact, $12,700 for Charity The numbers are in for the 48th Annual Southern Decadence Celebration of LGBT+ Life, Music, and Culture that brought over 275,000 participants to New Orleans over Labor Day weekend 2019. With an economic impact around $380 million, this was one … [Read more...] about 2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report
Cyndi Lauper to be Honored on Human Rights Day
Award-winning recording artist, composer, lyricist, and advocate Cyndi Lauper has been named the first recipient of The High Note Global Prize, an award honoring and celebrating major recording artists for outstanding achievement in using their music and celebrity platform to advocate for social justice worldwide. On UN Human Rights Day, which is December 10, The High Note … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper to be Honored on Human Rights Day
The Lords of Leather present “Cunt-ry Music” Nov 30
The Lords of Leather will host their annual campy “American Bandstand” turnabout show on Saturday, November 30 at OZ at 7:30 pm. These manly men will perform some of your favorite country music numbers old and new by some of country music’s most prominent female entertainers while doing their best to dress the part! Krewe member Countess C. Alice will be Mistress … [Read more...] about The Lords of Leather present “Cunt-ry Music” Nov 30
Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
The annual Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival will take place in New Orleans March 27-29, 2020. For registration information: Sasfest.org Ambush readers can register with a 20% discount by using the code Ambush20 when registering. In this series, we introduce you to some of the writers in the all-star lineup for #SAS20 this March in the heart of the … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
