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New Orleans Pride: 10 Years and Beyond

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The New Orleans Pride Organization is celebrating its 10th Anniversary June 12-14 and has announced the Grand Marshals to lead the festivities. Frank Perez / LGBT+ Archives Project: Frank Perez serves as President of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. He is a columnist for Ambush Magazine and has authored several books on New Orleans history, including In Exile (with … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pride: 10 Years and Beyond

2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report

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48th Southern Decadence Sets New Records: Over 275,000 Participants, $380 Million Economic Impact, $12,700 for Charity The numbers are in for the 48th Annual Southern Decadence Celebration of LGBT+ Life, Music, and Culture that brought over 275,000 participants to  New Orleans over Labor Day weekend 2019.  With an economic impact around $380 million, this was one … [Read more...] about 2019 Southern Decadence Financial Report

Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI, The Ruby Queen

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Ambush Magazine and the Krewe of Queenateenas is proud to announce Felicia Phillips as King Cake Queen XXVI, the Ruby Queen, to reign over the 2020 Carnival Season. Originally from Beaumont, Texas, Phillips majored in theater and then turned to the art of female impersonation at an early age. Her early titles include Miss Gay Golden Triangle and Miss Gay Beaumont.  She was … [Read more...] about Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI, The Ruby Queen

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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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 national media that vilified bookstore owner David Zalkind for calling the … [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