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)
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Bobby Fieseler Eulogy for Frank Perez – August 15, 2026
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
Francisco “Frank” Earl Perez (1968 – 2026)
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)
Under the Gaydar (August 2026 Event Calendar)
Your schedule should be heating up this August with all the events happening whether it be a Southern Decadence Fundraiser, festival, drag show or party. Here are just some of the hot events in August. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (August 2026 Event Calendar)
Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 36th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the winners in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners were announced at the GAA Gala which was held at The Marigny Opera House on Saturday, July 25th in front of a capacity crowd of over 200 attendees. The GAAs were hosted by French Quarter Personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 36th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
2026 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Kenneth Mitchell
Kenneth "Kenn" Mitchell will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards on July 25th. Mitchell has lived a life of service to the LGBTQ+ community for over 50 years. Kenneth J. Mitchell was born, raised, and educated in New Orleans, and he became an activist soon after coming out in the mid 1970s. He has spent a lifetime doing the quiet … [Read more...] about 2026 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Kenneth Mitchell
Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2026 Gay Appreciation Awards
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the Top 5 in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners will be announced at the GAA Gala which will be held at The Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferinand Street) on Saturday, July 25 from 6 to 9 pm. The 2026 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips with local … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2026 Gay Appreciation Awards
Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Let freedom ring in New Orleans in the month of July. Show your rainbow colors alongside the stars and stripes at the various events. Here are just some of the hot events in July. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
I discovered my next Bartender of the Month during an extraordinary Pride Brunch hosted by the Krewe of Petronius, where Bill Ware showcased his talents as the bartender. This vibrant and energetic drag brunch is a testament to the demanding nature of bartending in such lively environments, where the combination of drinking and brunching creates a unique atmosphere. Bill … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
Ambush on the Road: Memorial Day Weekend
It was an extraordinary Memorial Day weekend that took me from Navarre Beach to Gulfport, with numerous stops along the way. My journey began a bit later than planned on Saturday morning as I drove to Navarre Beach, pausing for some retail therapy at the Premium Outlets in Gulfport, where I found remarkable Memorial Day sales. Shopping brings me joy, providing a unique blend of … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Memorial Day Weekend
