Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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United We Stand… In Leather

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New Orleans did it quietly this year. Proudly, reverently and in the rain. A few of us had wondered, as the June 24 anniversary approached, if there were going to be any observances of the historic Up Stairs Lounge fire. Those of us who’d helped plan last year’s 45th anniversary events – Frank Perez as liaison with the Historic New Orleans Collection and Reverend Cory Sparks … [Read more...] about United We Stand… In Leather

Party Down July 16, 2019

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New Orleans is one of those cities that’s known for its good times and parties.  But I was able to attend a monumental event in an incredible city followed by another special occasion in another city for some wonderful people.  Talk about Ambush on the Road.  I was humbled and truly honored to attend World Pride in New York followed by the wedding of New Orleans … [Read more...] about Party Down July 16, 2019

The Women of Dauphine

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Deb Jannerson.  The Women of Dauphine.  Nine Star Press, 2019.  221 pages The Women of Dauphine is New Orleans poet and essayist Deb Jannerson’s debut novel, and while it is aimed at young adults, it is not an easy or comfortable read.  It is perhaps better to say this is a necessarily uncomfortable read.  At the heart of the story is lesbian ghost … [Read more...] about The Women of Dauphine

Blue Is the Warmest Color for Chris Nagle’s Outermost Provincetown Designs

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In the 1980s, Chris Nagle moved with his family to the Cape where his father’s involvement in art instruction, painting, sculpting, and carpentry provided a path toward immersion in design. Chris’ pursuit of architecture ultimately led to his teaming up with Adam Slone in 2019 to launch Provincetown’s Outermost — a collection of art and modern furnishings that might make John … [Read more...] about Blue Is the Warmest Color for Chris Nagle’s Outermost Provincetown Designs

Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic

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Matt Skallerud is the President of Pink Banana Media. He has been in the LGBTQ online marketing world for almost 25 years, having started GayWired.com in 1995. He now helps companies navigate online campaigns and social media amongst other marketing channels. He will also help you navigate your hypothetical scenarios in a digital world. Let’s see what advice we can rattle from … [Read more...] about Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic

Party Down July 2, 2019

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I always know my week is going to start off well when I get the opportunity to attend the NOAGE Walking group on Monday.  Once a week, the New Orleans Advocates for LGBT Elders walks the track at Audubon Park starting at 6:45 p.m.  It’s not so hot in the evening and the park is just gorgeous.  Something about exercising in a beautiful environment that just … [Read more...] about Party Down July 2, 2019