Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

Tony Leggio

Party Down October 22, 2019

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October is here and we are enjoying those cool fall days in the high 80s.  Hey, I’m just happy we are no longer in the 90’s or triple digits.  But I am dying for sweater weather.   One other thing the Fall season ushers in, other than better temperatures, is lots of parties, fundraisers and the start of many of the cultural organizations’ new seasons.  I … [Read more...] about Party Down October 22, 2019

New Orleans Hot Happenings October 22, 2019

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It is my favorite time of the year - Fall!  Call me a basic bitch, but I love me some pumpkin spice.  I also love the entire month of October, the best month of the year and not just because it’s my birthday month, although that helps.  But there are so many fun things to do in NOLA.  Here are just a few to keep your days (and nights) busy.  (If you … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings October 22, 2019

Bartender of the Month: Joseph Visconti at Good Friends

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There are several key skills it takes to be a bartender, but there is one skill I believe is a differentiating factor between a good bartender and a great one, and that is creativity.  My bartender for the month of October exudes this in many ways.  I am speaking about none other than Joseph Visconti at Good Friends.   Joseph makes six years at this popular … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month: Joseph Visconti at Good Friends

The Fourth Courier

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Current affairs aside, I love a good political thriller.  And my book of the month for October delivers some perfect escapism from our present reality.  The Fourth Courier written by Timothy Jay Smith is a fabulous read.  The action takes place in post-Cold War Warsaw circa 1992 after the Communist era has ended.  Smith does a wonderful job in setting the … [Read more...] about The Fourth Courier

New Orleans Hot Happenings October 8-21, 2019

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It’s my favorite time of the year - Fall!  Call me a basic bitch, but I love me some pumpkin spice.  I also love the entire month of October, the best month of the year and not just because it’s my birthday month, although that helps.  But there are so many fun things to do in NOLA.  Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) … [Read more...] about New Orleans Hot Happenings October 8-21, 2019

Party Down October 8, 2019

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My favorite time of the year is upon us.  Fall is here y’all, which in New Orleans means pretty much nothing, but I like the feeling it brings.   As we enter my favorite month of the year, October, let’s look back at the end of September.  There were lots of cool things happening.  Although my work schedule kept me pretty busy most of the two weeks, I … [Read more...] about Party Down October 8, 2019

Southern Decadence Hot Happenings August 27, 2019

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Southern Decadence is finally here!  Enjoy all the festivities and let your decadent flag fly!  Here is just a sample of the exciting happenings.  (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or event coming up and would like to be listed in the calendar, please email me at ledgemgp@gmail.com). Weekly Events EVERYDAY Happy Hour: The Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Hot Happenings August 27, 2019

Firsts: Coming of Age Stories by People with Disabilities

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The book review is one of my favorite columns to write for many reasons, but the main one is it gives me the chance to discover new authors and explore genres I normally do not read.  This is definitely true of my book for August - Firsts: Coming of Age Stories by People with Disabilities.  Edited by Belo Miguel Cipriani, this book highlights some of the best writers … [Read more...] about Firsts: Coming of Age Stories by People with Disabilities