Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce that Athena Jewelle will reign as King Cake Queen XXX over the Krewe of Queenateenas. Jewelle will reign as The Phoenix Queen. Jewelle was truly shocked when she was informed of the decision. “I never thought I would ever be a King Cake Queen,” she said later. The remark is characteristic of her. Normally introverted and shy, … [Read more...] about Announcing King Cake Queen XXX—Athena Jewelle, The Phoenix Queen
Announcements
Tower Grove Pride + Krewe of Armenius
In many ways the cities of New Orleans and St. Louis has been considered sister cities for many reasons. Although I would not say they are twins, but they do have a multitude of similarities starting with both are tied together by the Mississippi River which makes both cities ideal stops for the river cruise lines. Both cities were founded before the birth of the … [Read more...] about Tower Grove Pride + Krewe of Armenius
Integrity Health and Wellness and New Orleans Lambda Center Launch “SOBER 4 TODAY” Initiative at Southern Decadence 2024
New Orleans, LA – August 27, 2024 – As Southern Decadence, one of the largest LGBTQ+ events in New Orleans and the United States, approaches this weekend, Integrity Health and Wellness, a local and holistic primary care practice, in collaboration with the New Orleans Lambda Center, the LGBTQ+ recovery clubhouse, is proud to announce the launch of the "SOBER 4 TODAY" initiative. … [Read more...] about Integrity Health and Wellness and New Orleans Lambda Center Launch “SOBER 4 TODAY” Initiative at Southern Decadence 2024
Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 34th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce the winners in each category of the Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). Winners were announced at the GAA Gala which was held at Oz on Saturday, August 24th. The GAAs were hosted by French Quarter Personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with Felicia Phillips and Tony Leggio working the Red Carper as guests arrived. Over 5,000 people … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 34th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
NOLA Radical Faeries’ PoP Ball XX
Demon, the New Orleans Radical Faeries reigning Prince of Perversion, invites all to the annual PoP Ball to be held this year at 708 Touro Street in the Marigny Triangle (go thru the gate & down the alley). The festivities will begin on Friday, August 30, at 7pm and go till Midnight, with the Collaring/Sashing of the new Prince at 7:45pm-ish. Referencing the upcoming … [Read more...] about NOLA Radical Faeries’ PoP Ball XX
2024 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Noel Twilbeck
The recipient of the 2024 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award is Noel Twilbeck. As a young man still in the closet, the advent of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s initially terrified Twilbeck. He first thought was to stay in the closet, but he changed his mind and embarked on a career fighting the disease. He began as a volunteer with the NO/AIDS Task Force in 1987, was hired … [Read more...] about 2024 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Noel Twilbeck
Allies Against Cancer
The LGBTQ+ community and allies gather to equalize cancer outcomes for all. Every cancer. Every life. The 3rd annual Allies Against Cancer event raises awareness and funds to combat the disproportionate rates of cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. Kicking off decadence weekend, Allies Against Cancer will host Drag Race legend Jujubee, Debbie with a D, Laveau Contraire, and many … [Read more...] about Allies Against Cancer
Get Ready for the Ultimate Southern Decadence Bash!
Deryck Todd Brings the Big Apple to the Big Easy for Southern Decadence at Virgin Hotels New Orleans New Orleans, LA – Hold on to your beads! Deryck Todd is parading from the Big Apple to the Big Easy to host the most dazzling Southern Decadence bash at Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Prepare for electrifying DJs, jaw-dropping performances, and sultry burlesque to shake up your … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the Ultimate Southern Decadence Bash!
Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2024 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 Oz on Saturday, August 24th from 6 to 9 pm. The 2024 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with local celebrities Tony Leggio and Brian Sands and presenting some of … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2024 Gay Appreciation Awards
Ambush Magazine is excited to announce the return of a print version of Ambush.
Ambush Magazine is excited to announce the return of a print version of Ambush. The new Ambush will be published six times a year, with the first edition hitting the streets just before Southern Decadence. Ambush began in 1982 and is one of the longest running LGBT+ publications in the nation. Ambush went exclusively digital in 2020 during the Covid pandemic, but the time … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine is excited to announce the return of a print version of Ambush.
