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Come Sail Away

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Calling all Caribbean Queens, Kings, and Allies; VACAYA is offering a tropical adventure on the Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas.  This 2025 Caribbean Cruise will sail seven magical nights roundtrip from The Big Easy, returning to New Orleans just in time for the biggest party in the world – Mardi Gras!   Guests getting off the cruise can enjoy a … [Read more...] about Come Sail Away

Business Spotlight: Jacob Rickoll of Integrity Health and Wellness

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Caring for the gay male community of New Orleans has been my priority for nearly two decades. This act, however, has not been as selfless as it sounds. My work saved me and provided me with a purpose and a family. And this family is worth fighting for.  My journey started like the typical closeted gay man in the late ‘90s and early 2000s...by cruising the park, French … [Read more...] about Business Spotlight: Jacob Rickoll of Integrity Health and Wellness

Fabulous Eyewear Boutique and Optometry Practice Opens on Magazine Street

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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

The 5th annual Bette Bathhouse and Beyond (Southern Decadence edition) Sunday, September 4th from 9 pm-4 am

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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

Frank Perez’s French Quarter History Class

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Was Bienville gay? Was New Orleans named after a cross-dresser? Did the Catholic Church let the French Quarter burn down in 1788? Did a gay Jewish man save St. Louis Cathedral from destruction? Would there be a French Quarter today without gay men 100 years ago? Which French Quarter gay bar featured a bath-tub for watersports enthusiasts? Which society matron … [Read more...] about Frank Perez’s French Quarter History Class

How to Bounce Back After A Financial Setback

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Many Americans at one point or another will deal with an unexpected event that has financial implications. As a financial advisor, I’ve witnessed many families encounter – and more importantly overcome – financial setbacks. For most families I work with, setbacks occur because of circumstances beyond their control, such as a job layoff, a car accident, a house fire or the onset … [Read more...] about How to Bounce Back After A Financial Setback

Video Conferencing Enables Socially Distant Face-to-Face Communication

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For those of us who choose or need to stay in isolation during the pandemic, being alone is a factor that cannot be ignored. On the one hand, the need to protect one’s physical health is obvious. But, on the other hand, being by oneself all or most of the time can be negative to mental health. Many of us are social animals. Regardless of whether you’re introverted or … [Read more...] about Video Conferencing Enables Socially Distant Face-to-Face Communication

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Weathers the Coronavirus Shutdown

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Editor's Note: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Owner Rob Gerhart was recently interviewed by George in the third episode of the Ambush Radio Podcast. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.ambushmag.com/podcast/ New Orleans is known worldwide for its unique cuisine. It boasts over 1,216 restaurants. That is 605 full-service restaurants, 476 quick-service … [Read more...] about Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown Weathers the Coronavirus Shutdown