Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)

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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

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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

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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

Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026

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Stanley and His Demon at the New Marigny Theater thru January 12 In Stanley and His Demon, written and directed by Mariana Santiago for Poppet Theater (formerly Streetcar Collective for the Arts) at the New Marigny Theater through January 12, Stanley (Peat Wolf) is a vain and obnoxious huckster who runs a church where he fleeces people out of money by performing unnecessary … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026

Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026

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The Year in Review Instead of starting this column off all doomy and gloomy, as I did last year’s “Year in Review”, I figured I’d begin by accentuating the positive aspects of New Orleans’ theater scene for the year just passed. I saw virtually the same number of shows in 2025 as I did in 2024; still half as many as pre-pandemic, but at least presentations didn’t contract … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026

Bartender of the Month – December 2025

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As 2025 draws to a close, I wish to express my gratitude to all the bartenders who have brightened my life during this challenging year. You have provided more than just beverages; I am profoundly thankful for that, as we certainly needed cocktails to help us navigate through a tumultuous year marked by attempts to strip away our rights. Bartenders serve a far more vital … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month – December 2025

Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025

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Back to the Future: The Musical at the Saenger Theatre through December 14 It had been a long day and I was in the mood for just some pure entertainment as I headed to the Saenger Theatre to see Back to the Future: The Musical. I wish I could time travel back and, instead, just have stayed home, perhaps binging on some other ‘80s nostalgia like The Golden Girls which … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025