Dear Ambush Nation, Thanks to everyone who made it such a successful Halloween weekend in New Orleans. Halloween New Orleans (HNO) did an amazing job with their weekend line-up of events. The venues were great as the Board of Trade hosted the Friday night black-tie event, and The Filmore hosted the Main Event Saturday. The HNO events ended with a Sunday tea … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish November 5, 2019
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Frenchmen Art and Books, the Young Fellaz Brass Band, and Colonization
Frenchmen Art and Books Storefront (Photo: Chris Leonard, Ambush Magazine) It’s been over three months now since a firestorm erupted over the arrest of musician Eugene Grant in front of the Frenchmen Art and Books shop on Frenchmen Street. Many were shocked at a video of NOPD officers arresting Grant in front of the store and soon a narrative developed in the local and … [Read more...] about Frenchmen Art and Books, the Young Fellaz Brass Band, and Colonization
The “Official” Dish October 22, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, On behalf of everyone at Ambush, Happy Halloween! New Orleans is a town known for parties and elaborate costumes, and Halloween brings out the best of both. Check out the pages of this issue of Ambush for a list of all the “Hot Happenings” this Halloween weekend. And of course, this time of year features the big Halloween New Orleans … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish October 22, 2019
The “Official” Dish October 8, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, As we move into October both Election Day and Halloween are upon us. So before you begin to worry about your Halloween costume, make sure you vote! Exercising your right to vote is more important than a Halloween costume, just not nearly as sexy as that slutty pirate costume you are thinking of wearing. Election Day in Louisiana is … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish October 8, 2019
The “Official” Dish September 24, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, Are you over your Southern Decadence hangover yet? Do you wish Southern Decadence happened every weekend? Well, don’t worry as there are plenty of events over the holidays to keep you busy and entertained. If you’re someone who likes to plan ahead you can mark your calendar now for Southern Decadence 2020. Next year Southern Decadence will be from … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish September 24, 2019
The “Official Dish” September 10, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, Another Southern Decadence is in the books! Thousands of people came to town to enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer. It was an amazing weekend of parties, special events and just wandering around the French Quarter to take in the sights. As always, the highlight was the Grand Marshals’ parade on Sunday. Flip through this issue … [Read more...] about The “Official Dish” September 10, 2019
Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Return to The Phoenix Bar on Eve of Southern Decadence LGBTQ Festival
As Southern Decadence, Louisiana's largest LGBTQ festival of the year, kicked off yesterday in New Orleans, the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) returned to The Phoenix Bar to deliver a new “Notice of Violation and Summons to Appear for an Administrative Hearing” due to violations they observed during a new undercover investigation conducted two months ago … [Read more...] about Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Return to The Phoenix Bar on Eve of Southern Decadence LGBTQ Festival
Trodding the Boards August 27, 2019
5 Women Wearing the Same Dress at Playmakers Theater through Sept. 8 (on floor) Jaci Rai Guidry, Amy Schneida, (on bed) Erin Kate Young, Kathryn Merris Scott and Janie McNulty in 5 Women Wearing the Same Dress To the lesbians, gay men and straight folks who want to avoid the magnificent takeover of the French Quarter and environs known as Southern Decadence, I have … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards August 27, 2019
An Interview with “Photographer of the Year” Arthur Severio
Ambush Magazine Publisher TJ Acosta presenting Arthur Severio (Reba Douglas) with the 2019 Photographer of the Year Gay Appreciation Award. I first became aware of Arthur Severio’s talents when he decided to convert his French Quarter hair salon into a fully-functioning art gallery to exhibit local artists and develop his own skills as a photographer. Over the years, his … [Read more...] about An Interview with “Photographer of the Year” Arthur Severio
The 2019 New Orleans Pride Run+Walk: An Interview with NOTC’s Chloe and Casey
2019 New Orleans Pride Run & Walk Finisher Medal. Photo Courtesy of New Orleans Track Club. This past week I met with Chloe Nicolosi and Casey Urschel to talk about the 2019 New Orleans Pride Run and Walk, which will be held on Saturday, August 31, in Crescent Park. Chloe is the New Orleans Track Club (NOTC) Executive Race Director, and Casey is the president of the NOTC … [Read more...] about The 2019 New Orleans Pride Run+Walk: An Interview with NOTC’s Chloe and Casey
