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
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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
The Official Pride Guide (June 2026 Event Calendar)
Pride month is here in a fabulous flurry of parades, festivals, glitter and gaiety! Here are just some of the hot events in May. 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, LA; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on … [Read more...] about The Official Pride Guide (June 2026 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards May 15, 2026
Primary Trust at the Contemporary Arts Center through May 24 Heading over to the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) to see Crescent City Stage’s production of Primary Trust, I knew very little about it other than that it had won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2024. I wondered if it would be like such previous Pulitzer winners as Fat Ham and the recently anointed Liberation, … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 15, 2026
The 2026 Official Gay Easter Parade raises $5,000 for Food for Friends!
As we close out Spring and move into Summer and Pride Month, we at Ambush want to start by thanking everyone who made the Gay Easter Parade (GEP) a huge success. This year we raised $5,000 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $399,594.54 for Food for Friends. I … [Read more...] about The 2026 Official Gay Easter Parade raises $5,000 for Food for Friends!
Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
As the weather starts to heat up, so does the calendar of events. Here are just some of the hot events in May. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group: Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
I’m old enough to have been around these gay-borhood blocks a few times. I’ve seen styles, rules, and go-go boy templates cycle through the G.L.O.W community many times. (Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever). So when I tell you I love men who wear nail polish, I’m not talking about a trend or a fetish. I’m talking about a signal. A conscious choice. A quiet act of self-acknowledgement … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
