Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Trodding the Boards September 5, 2024

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2024 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 The NOLA Project's production of Dracula, Pete McElligott's fiercely intelligent adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic-horror story. The award was presented as part of the 34th Gay … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards September 5, 2024

Under the Gaydar (September 2024 Event Calendar)

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Now that Decadence is over, we turn our attention to the Fall months which includes many festivals and events.  And with Halloween and the Holidays just around the corner, there are lots of festive activities heading our way. Here are just some of the hot events in September to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (September 2024 Event Calendar)

Trodding the Boards August 22, 2024

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Curtain Up While a few shows will be running during the rest of this month (Tennessee Williams Theatre Company’s A Streetcar Named Desire at The Marigny Opera House thru Aug. 24; 30 by Ninety’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Mandeville thru Aug. 25), one of our city’s biggest cultural events blows into town over Labor Day Weekend. The extravaganza known as … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards August 22, 2024

Ambush on the Road

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A Gay in the Vineyard Hemingway once said, “Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world.”  I have to agree with him, especially after my recent trip to Sonoma, California.   My adventure in wine country was part of my fabulous friend Terri’s milestone birthday celebration.  Of course, milestone birthdays occur when your age has a zero behind … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road

Bartender of The Month- August 2024

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My fabulous Bartender of the Month needs no introduction. He is a cornerstone of our city.  His infectious smile lights up a room whether it is him or his sassy sister Felicia Phillips.  I am talking about none other than Philip Anthony who works at the Corner Pocket. I am honored to call him friend and to have been his co-Grand Marshal of Southern Decadence 2016, along with … [Read more...] about Bartender of The Month- August 2024

A Brief History of the Gay Appreciation Awards

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In 1987, New Orleans entertainer Marcy Marcell’s career was in a slump. Her career had begun nineteen years earlier and by the mid-1980s, Marcell had established herself as a drag performer, having performed in gay bars throughout the French Quarter since the early 1970s. Although she grew up in New Orleans, her first job as a performer was at an underground club in Chicago … [Read more...] about A Brief History of the Gay Appreciation Awards

Under the Gaydar – August 2024 Event Calendar

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Let’s get Decadent!   Southern Decadence will descend upon our city once again with all the revelry, mischief and sexiness! There are so many things to do, not only during the holiday weekend, but the entire month leading up to it.  Here are just some of the hot events in August through September 2 to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar – August 2024 Event Calendar

Bartender Spotlight – July 2024

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I love hearing stories about people who come to NOLA for a certain reason, fall in love with the city, and end up returning or staying.   That is certainly true of July’s Bartender of the Month Sam Stone (what a great soap opera name) of the Bourbon Pub and Parade. He’s from Denver, Colorado, and moved to New Orleans in 2010 to attend Tulane graduating in 2014 with … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight – July 2024