Please join us at Winter Wonderland on November 29 at the AllWays Lounge in New Orleans. This annual event is our signature fundraiser and will feature a complimentary buffet, an open bar, a live auction, and a variety show hosted by local celebrity Vanessa Carr. This year's Winter Wonderland Royalty are Keeley Williams and Craig Nero. Williams is a Paramedic Captain with … [Read more...] about Join the LGBT+ Archives Project at Winter Wonderland on November 29th at the AllWays Lounge
Announcements
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW RETURNS TO NOLA TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
NEW ORLEANS – October 13, 2025 – The longest-running theatrical release in film history is returning to New Orleans to celebrate its 50th anniversary! Fans will be able to meet and talk with Nell Campbell, the acclaimed star of this original cult classic in person. Her iconic portrayal of “Columbia” has thrilled generations of fans for 50 years. Audiences will … [Read more...] about THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW RETURNS TO NOLA TO CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY
LGBT+ Archives Project to Produce Winter Wonderland on November 29
(New Orleans, LA) The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, a federally recognized non-profit organization, has assumed responsibility for producing Winter Wonderland, an annual charity fundraiser. The event will take place on the evening of Saturday, November 29, at the AllWays Lounge (2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans). Winter Wonderland was founded fifteen years ago by … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Archives Project to Produce Winter Wonderland on November 29
Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 35th 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 The Marigny Opera House on Saturday, August 16th in front of a capacity crowd of over 200 attendees. The GAAs were hosted by French Quarter Personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with Felicia Phillips and … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Winners of the 35th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards
Crisis at Mona Lisa Averted / Restaurant Will Remain Open
Shockwaves rippled through the French Quarter last week when Farrow Stephenson, owner of the popular restaurant Mona Lisa, announced he was being evicted by the building’s new owner. The announcement caused an uproar among the restaurant’s devotees, who took to social media to blast the new owner, who is reputedly from New York. Stephenson was informed by text message from a … [Read more...] about Crisis at Mona Lisa Averted / Restaurant Will Remain Open
Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2025 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, August 16th from 6 to 9 pm. The 2025 GAAs will be hosted by French Quarter personalities Jeffrey Palmquist and Frank Perez with local celebrities … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine Announces the Top 5 for the 2025 Gay Appreciation Awards
2025 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: George Roth
George Roth will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Gay Appreciation Awards on August 16. Roth has lived a legendary life, playing key roles in Gay Carnival, early bathhouse culture, the New York drag scene, Fire Island, and showbusiness. Born in 1936 and raised in New Orleans where he attended St. Aloysius High School, Roth then attended Louisiana … [Read more...] about 2025 GAA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: George Roth
Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
The John Burton Harter Foundation presents Sing the Body Electric, an exhibition opening July 12th (6 to 9pm) at UNO Gallery, located at 2429 St. Claude Avenue. The works featured speak to the various ways that LGBTQ+ people creatively and collectively strive to embody a sense of self that is both liberated and true, focusing on explorations of the Queer body through the … [Read more...] about Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
Get ready to sip, savor, and slay! The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown is turning up the heat with an unforgettable Drag Brunch at its signature restaurant, Passé, on Sunday, June 29th at 11 AM.This lively and high-energy event will feature dazzling drag performances, mouthwatering brunch favorites, and an unbeatable vibe. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, with … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
The 2025 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $14,000 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 $14,748.16 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $394,594.54 for Food for … [Read more...] about The 2025 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $14,000 for Food for Friends!
