Dear Ambush Nation, On behalf of myself and everyone at Ambush, Happy Carnival! Mardi Gras is here and there are so many fun events to enjoy. If you haven’t done so yet, you still have time to attend one of the many Gay Mardi Gras balls along the Gulf South. These balls are magnificent productions with amazing costumes. This issue is our Official … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish February 11, 2020
The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020
Dear Ambush Nation, Carnival season is here and we are now in the midst of Gay Mardi Gras! There are several balls still on the calendar so please think about supporting the community by attending one (or more) of them. Each Krewe spends countless hours deciding on a theme, creating the costumes, and putting up the decorations for their ball--it is without a doubt a … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020
The “Official” Dish January 14, 2020
Dear Ambush Nation, As we march into 2020, I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season. Now that the holidays have passed, we can begin to focus on the greatest holiday season of all - CARNIVAL! With 12th Night behind us and a slew of Gay Mardi Gras balls ahead, I encourage everyone to follow along as Ambush documents the highlights of Carnival! As we … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish January 14, 2020
The “Official” Dish December 31, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, As we move from Christmas to New Year’s, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for another great year at Ambush Magazine. What makes us a success is you, our readers! As I look back on 2019, I think about all the wonderful things that made this year so special. We had the largest parade and crowd in the history of the Gay … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish December 31, 2019
The “Official” Dish December 17, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, The holidays are here and another year is almost in the books. It’s been an amazing year! We are honored to be able to share with you, our readers, the news and highlights of our vibrant community on the pages of Ambush every other Tuesday. We would like to thank our readers for making 2019 a year to remember. From the King Cake … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish December 17, 2019
Dating App Scam
A Grindr scam that has been reported in other parts of the country has recently been reported by Grindr users in the New Orleans area. This latest scam follows some variation of the following: You are chatting with someone who claims to be a young man 18-21 years old. After chatting on Grindr for a few minutes, he will give you his phone number and ask if you can … [Read more...] about Dating App Scam
The “Official” Dish December 3, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, Holiday Season is upon us and we at Ambush are so excited for all of the holiday parties and events that are coming up in the next few weeks. If you’re looking for something fun to do during the holidays, be sure to check out our “Hot Happening” section! During the holidays, there is always something fun to do in New Orleans and along the Gulf … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish December 3, 2019
The “Official” Dish November 19, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, On behalf of myself and everyone at Ambush, I want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope each of you has a wonderful holiday filled with joy and laughter, celebrated with the people you love. As we celebrate Thanksgiving we should all take a moment to reflect on that for which we are thankful in our life. First, I … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish November 19, 2019
The “Official” Dish November 5, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, Thanks to everyone who made it such a successful Halloween weekend in New Orleans. Halloween New Orleans (HNO) did an amazing job with their weekend line-up of events. The venues were great as the Board of Trade hosted the Friday night black-tie event, and The Filmore hosted the Main Event Saturday. The HNO events ended with a Sunday tea … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish November 5, 2019
The “Official” Dish October 22, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, On behalf of everyone at Ambush, Happy Halloween! New Orleans is a town known for parties and elaborate costumes, and Halloween brings out the best of both. Check out the pages of this issue of Ambush for a list of all the “Hot Happenings” this Halloween weekend. And of course, this time of year features the big Halloween New Orleans … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish October 22, 2019