Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

Tony Leggio

Bartender Spotlight – May 2024

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Bartenders or whatever your title of choice is (mixologist, bar chef, etc.) are an important part of the gay community.  They become our confidants, our protector, our cocktail suppliers and, in some cases, our therapists.  But most of all, they are our friends and for many people, our chosen family.  I cannot stress what vital roles bartenders at LGBTQ+ drinking … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – May 2024

Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part II

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Great – We Are Upside Down Again! Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando, Part 2 The following day, our morning routine was the same.  Starbucks, water taxi and early entry to the Park.  The early entry gets you into Islands of Adventure early so we rode a few of the popular rides from the day before till 9 a.m. then boarded the Hogwarts Express from … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part II

Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part I

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Great – We Are Upside Down Again! Vacations can be many different things to people; relaxing, adventurous, luxurious, therapeutic or all of the above.   And in some cases, they can be opportunities to bring your inner child to the surface and experience all the wonder and amazement of being swept away in a fantasy world.   That was what my trip to … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Universal Studios in Orlando Part I

Under the Gaydar (May 2024 Event Calendar)

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April Showers bring May Flowers.  And that is true also about events.  May is filled with events and parties. Here are just some of the hot events in April to put on your “Gaydar.” 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, … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2024 Event Calendar)

Bartender Spotlight

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The hospitality industry in NOLA is a large and vibrant community.  And like our city’s LGBTQ+ community, it is diverse, cultured, fun and unique.    As I’ve always said, if you’re a successful bartender at one of the gay bars in New Orleans, you can handle any type of job, hands down.  If you’ve been in the trenches through Mardi Gras and Southern … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight

Under the Gaydar (March 2024 Event Calendar)

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With Mardi Gras now in the distant past, we look towards other holidays and amazing festivals in NOLA this month. From the Tennessee Williams Festival and Saints & Sinners Literary Festival to the Gay Easter Parade, March is hopping. Here are just some of the hot happenings in March to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (March 2024 Event Calendar)

Bartender Spotlight – February 2024

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Let’s face it–being a bartender in New Orleans is like being on a rollercoaster.  You have your climbs and your plummets, and during busy times like Mardi Gras and Southern Decadence, it feels like you are doing loops and spirals. But no matter what, by the end of the experience you come off saying “What A Ride!”   I feel like bartenders who are successful in … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – February 2024

The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2024 Event Calendar)

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Happy Mardi Gras, the greatest free show on Earth! Parades, Bal Masques, King Cake Parties and a host of other fun things to do await you this month.  Here are just some of the hot happenings in February to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Weekly Events Monday: *  NOAGE New Orleans Walking … [Read more...] about The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2024 Event Calendar)