Pride month is here in a fabulous flurry of parades, festivals, glitter and gaiety! Here are just some of the hot events in May. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on … [Read more...] about The Official Pride Guide (June 2026 Event Calendar)
Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
As the weather starts to heat up, so does the calendar of events. Here are just some of the hot events in May. 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 Magazine St, New Orleans; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight (April 2026)
Festival season has arrived in New Orleans, bringing with it bustling bars filled with both locals and visitors. Among the most favored spots, particularly in this delightful weather, is the Bourbon Pub & Parade, home to our featured bartender, Fernando Rodriguez. Nothing beats sitting at this fabulous drinking establishment when all the doors are open to the street and you … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight (April 2026)
Bartender of the month (April 2026)
One of the beauties of Ambush, which spans the Gulf South, lies in the chance to connect with bartenders from various states. This month, I am featuring Silas Wright, a bartender from the esteemed Roundup in Pensacola, Florida. I first encountered Silas at the bar’s Mardi Gras Extravaganza event in January. Raised in a military family, Silas lived in eight different … [Read more...] about Bartender of the month (April 2026)
Under the Gaydar (April 2026 Event Calendar)
Spring is definitely in the air in New Orleans. It is festival season, Easter and a host of other celebrations. Here are just some of the hot events in April. 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 Magazine St, New … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (April 2026 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight
The neighborhood bar holds a significant place in the cultural fabric of New Orleans, especially when it embraces an LGBTQ+ friendly atmosphere, as exemplified by The Friendly, where my bartender spotlight, the remarkable Butch Sager, works. A native of Michigan, Butch is a returning New Orleanian, having experienced life in the city both before and after Hurricane … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Under the Gaydar (March 2026 Event Calendar)
Mardi Gras is over so now we turn our attention to upcoming events for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter as well as a host of other celebratory events. Here are just some of the hot events in March. 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 Magazine … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (March 2026 Event Calendar)
The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)
It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and that means beads, balls and, of course, parties galore. Here are just some of the hot events in February. 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 Magazine St, New Orleans; 4pm. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – January 2026
I began January with a brief visit to Navarre Beach, and during one of the nights I spent there, I visited the remarkable LGBTQ+ bar in Pensacola known as The Roundup. I cannot express enough positive things about this bar and its staff. The hospitality extended by everyone, from the security personnel at the entrance to the owners, was exceptional. I was particularly impressed … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – January 2026
Ambush on the road: New York
I recently took a very large bite out of the Big Apple on a quick long-weekend trip to New York, a special birthday gift to myself. I absolutely love this fabulous city for countless reasons—from the shopping and Broadway to the gay scene, the restaurant scene, and the endless fun to be found everywhere in between. My friend Jeff Mallon and I flew out mid-morning on Thursday … [Read more...] about Ambush on the road: New York
