Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Bartender of the Month

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One of the most rewarding aspects of writing the Bartender of the Month feature is the opportunity to explore new bars, restaurants, and talented bartenders throughout the Gulf South. This month, I am pleased to highlight Heath Jason Vince, a Louisiana native hailing from Franklinton. Seeking greater opportunities in the hospitality and creative sectors, he relocated to … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month

Official Southern Decadence Event Guide (September 2026 Event Calendar)

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It is Southern Decadence and things are heating up on the streets, in the clubs, bars and restaurants and at special events all around the city.  Here are just a  few of the hot happenings during Decadence and the rest of the month of September. If you want your event listed, send an email to ledgemgp@gmail.com.  Monday: ·        … [Read more...] about Official Southern Decadence Event Guide (September 2026 Event Calendar)

Bobby Fieseler Eulogy for Frank Perez – August 15, 2026

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I entered the gravitational life force of Frank Perez (historian, author, tour guide and barfly) in 2014 shortly after his stairwell dive, a three-story drunken plummet that was supposed to kill him, then was supposed to slow him down, and then became just another story in his arsenal... He’d already co-published In Exile, the first major work of queer NOLA history, and was … [Read more...] about Bobby Fieseler Eulogy for Frank Perez – August 15, 2026

Trodding the Boards August 16, 2026

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New in New York Heading up to New York recently, what with orange dust from Canadian wildfires drifting east and news of tragic wars making headlines, I was in the mood for something that would bring a smile to my face. So no Death of a Salesman for me (tho everyone I know who saw the recent revival loved it); instead, bring on pure mindless, more or less, entertainment. Was … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards August 16, 2026

Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez (1968 – 2026)

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Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez (1968 – 2026) – historian, tour guide, educator, former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal, Editor-in-Chief of Ambush Magazine and Executive Director of the LGBT+ Archives Project – passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 8, following a sudden and valiant fight with cancer. He was 57 years old. Perez is survived by his loving partner of 12 … [Read more...] about Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez (1968 – 2026)

Trodding the Boards July 31, 2026

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2026 Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award winner On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award (GAA) is Crescent City Stage’s production of Primary Trust, Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about how one damaged man confronts the world which Michael A. Newcomer directed to … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 31, 2026

Ambush on the Road: A Gay’s Day in Dallas

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Traveling for work is a privilege I cherish, although it often limits my opportunities to explore the cities I visit. During a recent one-day trip to Dallas, I was fortunate to attend a conference at the historic Statler Hotel, located in downtown Dallas. I arrived early in the morning on a Southwest flight to Love Field, which is just a short fifteen-minute drive to the hotel. … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: A Gay’s Day in Dallas

Bartender of the Month (July 2026)

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The hospitality community in New Orleans is enriched by remarkable individuals, with bartenders serving as essential ambassadors for both their establishments and the city itself. This month, I would like to highlight Marcus Holland from The Page, who embodies the spirit of New Orleans. A lifelong resident of the Seventh Ward, Marcus has dedicated six years to The Page, where … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month (July 2026)