In 1994, a 29-year-old high school social studies teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, named Rodney Wilson did something remarkable. After teaching a lesson about the Holocaust, Wilson came out to his class by telling them the Nazis could have killed him too for being gay. He then did something even more remarkable; he proposed that a month be devoted to Gay and Lesbian … [Read more...] about October is LGBT History Month
Announcements
NOAGE in TV Land! A Fundraiser Gala at The Cajun Ballroom
New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders (NOAGE) will be hosting a fundraising gala on Friday, November 18, 7-10PM, at Audubon Nature Institute’s Cajun Ballroom. Tickets are available now at noage.kindful.com/e/2022gala. The last NOAGE gala sold out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets today! There will be music, dancing, food, an open bar, and all the great fun you've … [Read more...] about NOAGE in TV Land! A Fundraiser Gala at The Cajun Ballroom
Join The Fun As Halloween New Orleans (HNO) Celebrates 39 Years
The Queen of Hearts has requested the presence of all subjects, countrymen, creatures, great and small, to a Halloween weekend of events celebrating her benevolent reign over the queendom. The realm of Wonderland will be filled with friends from far and wide so her majesty requests that you purchase your tickets in advance or risk losing your head… Now in its 39th year, … [Read more...] about Join The Fun As Halloween New Orleans (HNO) Celebrates 39 Years
Fabulous Eyewear Boutique and Optometry Practice Opens on Magazine Street
Upscale artistry meets quality eye care. Local optometrist Dr. Lauren Agnew recently opened her third Eye Wares location on Magazine Street in the Uptown area of New Orleans. A luxury eyewear boutique, optometry practice, and dry eye treatment center, Eye Wares has quickly expanded since its first location opened in March 2020. The new location at the corner of State and … [Read more...] about Fabulous Eyewear Boutique and Optometry Practice Opens on Magazine Street
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans Announces Colors by Laveau Contraire During Southern Decadence
Laveau Contraire, a rising drag performer and 2022 CAC Artist in Residence, is presenting COLORS with collaborators sora, and Synamin Vixen. Through storytelling and performance, COLORS aims to splatter the walls of your mind with experiences and perspectives on what it means to live in a world full of color. The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) announced the … [Read more...] about Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans Announces Colors by Laveau Contraire During Southern Decadence
32nd Annual Gay Appreciation Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 32nd Annual Gay Appreciation Awards were announced at the GAA Gala. With all VIP tables sold out, a standing room only crowd was in attendance at Oz for what has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. As guests entered Oz and walked along the red carpet, they were greeted by former Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Felicia … [Read more...] about 32nd Annual Gay Appreciation Award Winners Announced
Meet the Founders of Southern Decadence
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Southern Decadence, the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana and The Historic New Orleans Collection will host a panel discussion on Wednesday, August 24, featuring the founders of Southern Decadence. The discussion will be followed by a reception. Those in attendance may be surprised to learn that Southern Decadence did not start out … [Read more...] about Meet the Founders of Southern Decadence
The 5th annual Bette Bathhouse and Beyond (Southern Decadence edition) Sunday, September 4th from 9 pm-4 am
DANIEL NARDICIO and AMBER MARTIN bring BETTE BATHHOUSE AND BEYOND back to Southern Decadence on Sunday September 4th for its 5th year! Considered by many to be one of the most unique events during Southern Decadence, Powerhouse singer and comedienne AMBER MARTIN recreates one of BETTE MIDLER’s iconic shows at NYC’s infamous gay bathhouse the CONTINENTAL BATHS from 1971. The … [Read more...] about The 5th annual Bette Bathhouse and Beyond (Southern Decadence edition) Sunday, September 4th from 9 pm-4 am
Teryl-Lynn Foxx is the recipient of the 2022 Gay Appreciation Award for Lifetime Achievement
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce Teryl-Lynn Foxx as the recipient of the 2022 Gay Appreciation Award for Lifetime Achievement. As a trans woman of color, Foxx has been a pioneering trailblazer in the field of entertainment. Her legendary career as an entertainer began in 1980 when she gave her first performance at Rosemary Pino and Margie Normand’s lesbian … [Read more...] about Teryl-Lynn Foxx is the recipient of the 2022 Gay Appreciation Award for Lifetime Achievement
Ambush Magazine Announces GAA Top 5
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 5 in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners will be announced at the GAA Gala which will be held at Oz on Saturday, August 20th from 6 to 9 pm. The 2022 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez. Funds raised at the event will be donated to Southern Decadence and … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces GAA Top 5