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The “Official” Dish December 3, 2019

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Dear Ambush Nation, Holiday Season is upon us and we at Ambush are so excited for all of the holiday parties and events that are coming up in the next few weeks.  If you’re looking for something fun to do during the holidays, be sure to check out our “Hot Happening” section!  During the holidays, there is always something fun to do in New Orleans and along the Gulf … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish December 3, 2019

All About the Fifth Annual NOAGE Gala… Plus Thanksgiving Event Info

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The Fifth Annual NOAGE Gala, “NOAGE in the Enchanted Wood,” will be on Friday, November 22, 7:00-10:00pm at Audubon Nature Institute’s Cajun Ballroom (6500 Magazine St.). Tickets are available now at www.noagenola.org. New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders is a local nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of LGBT older adults through services, education, and … [Read more...] about All About the Fifth Annual NOAGE Gala… Plus Thanksgiving Event Info

The “Official” Dish November 5, 2019

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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

Frenchmen Art and Books, the Young Fellaz Brass Band, and Colonization

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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

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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 September 24, 2019

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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

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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

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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