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
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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
New Resource Guide for LGBT Older Adults in New Orleans
It’s been a long time coming, but a new resource guide for LGBT older adults in New Orleans has just been published on the NOAGE website (www.noagenola.org/resource-guide). We will soon have printed copies available as well. As part of their service-learning requirements with the Tulane University Center for Public Service, students in Dr. Krystal Cleary’s class volunteered … [Read more...] about New Resource Guide for LGBT Older Adults in New Orleans
Bourbon Street Extravaganza 2019
Chuck Robinson of Napoleon’s Itch announces the 15th annual Bourbon Street Extravaganza during the 48th Southern Decadence Festival on August 31, 2019, at 6 PM at the corner of Bourbon Street and St Ann Street. The performers will be Jeanie Tracy, Beth Ann Sacks, Ultra Nate, and The Prancing Rockets. Chuck describes this free concert as the largest event of Southern … [Read more...] about Bourbon Street Extravaganza 2019
Lords of Leather Decadence 2019 Events
The Lords of Leather once again have a full weekend of activities planned for visitors to Southern Decadence. On Friday night August 30 the Lords will take their turn pouring beer from the beer truck at the Phoenix Block Party from 10 pm until 1 am. $20 for a bottomless cup and all the eye-candy you can handle!! Woof! The Lords’ annual “Decadent Behavior” … [Read more...] about Lords of Leather Decadence 2019 Events
Oracle Gala Set for Sept. 14
This year the LGBT+ Archives Project is honoring Valda Lewis at its annual Oracle Gala. From 1987 to 1993, Lewis and Loretta Mims produced an LGBT+ themed TV show called Just for the Record. Thanks to the Archives Project, that show has been digitized and made available for future generations. Lewis, who now lives in Ohio, will attend the Gala. She will be on hand to … [Read more...] about Oracle Gala Set for Sept. 14
Loyola Center for Counseling and Education Now Offering Sliding-Scale Psychotherapy Groups
NEW ORLEANS (August 2, 2019) – Loyola Center for Counseling and Education announces expanded services, now offering low cost group therapy to underserved members of the New Orleans community. The LCCE opened in 2019 and has been offering sliding scale individual, couple, and family therapy since. The clinic will expand in August 2019 to offer therapeutic groups. These are the … [Read more...] about Loyola Center for Counseling and Education Now Offering Sliding-Scale Psychotherapy Groups
Winter Wonderland Announces 2019 Charities, Royalty
Winter Wonderland VIII had its Royal Coronation and Sponsorship Party at the Golden Lantern on Wednesday, July 31. A packed house enjoyed salad, meatballs, sandwiches, jambalaya, and many cocktails before Winter Wonderland Misti Gaither took the stage to acknowledge previous royalty, hand out awards, announce the charities, and reveal the new royalty. Jeffrey Palmquist … [Read more...] about Winter Wonderland Announces 2019 Charities, Royalty
The Official Dish August 13, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, As we march towards the end of August it can only mean one thing - it’s hot as hell outside! Actually, what it really means is that we are less than a month away from Southern Decadence. As always, Ambush will print The Official Southern Decadence Guide™ which will include a listing of all the events, parties, happy hours and other … [Read more...] about The Official Dish August 13, 2019
The Official Dish July 30, 2019
Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Felicia Philips, William Antill, Daryl Dunaway, and Tiffany Alexander (Photo by G Douglas Adams, Ambush Magazine) Dear Ambush Nation, Thank you to everyone who attended the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards! The GAA Gala has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year because it brings together members from all corners … [Read more...] about The Official Dish July 30, 2019
