Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

Announcements

A Celebration of Life: Dr. Catherine Roland

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Join us as we gather for a celebration of the life and work of Dr. Catherine Roland on Saturday, March 19, 7:00-9:00PM, at Jonathan Ferrara Gallery (400A Julia St.). Her friends, colleagues, chosen family, and all who have been touched by her life and work are welcome to attend. This event is an opportunity to celebrate her remarkable life, and to share your memories … [Read more...] about A Celebration of Life: Dr. Catherine Roland

Frank Perez’s French Quarter History Class

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Was Bienville gay? Was New Orleans named after a cross-dresser? Did the Catholic Church let the French Quarter burn down in 1788? Did a gay Jewish man save St. Louis Cathedral from destruction? Would there be a French Quarter today without gay men 100 years ago? Which French Quarter gay bar featured a bath-tub for watersports enthusiasts? Which society matron … [Read more...] about Frank Perez’s French Quarter History Class

King Cake Queen XXVII Regina Adams, The Amethyst Queen

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Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce Regina Adams as King Cake Queen XXVII, The Amethyst Queen. Adams has achieved legendary status in New Orleans as a performer and pillar of the community.  She began performing nearly 60 years ago on Bourbon Street and still performs today.  She has also been a bartender, bar owner, and community activist. Adams has … [Read more...] about King Cake Queen XXVII Regina Adams, The Amethyst Queen

Ambush Announces New Regular Feature: Drag Queen Profiles

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Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce a new regular column called Drag Queen Profiles.  The column will appear twice a month.  Active drag queens currently performing in the Gulf South are welcome to submit profiles.  To be featured, please contact Frank Perez at frankearlperez@gmail.com.  Submissions will include a brief questionnaire and a picture (along … [Read more...] about Ambush Announces New Regular Feature: Drag Queen Profiles

National LGBTQ Task Force Comes to New Orleans

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The National LGBTQ Task Force’s annual Creating Change Conference, originally scheduled to be held in New Orleans, will be held virtually from January 12—16, 2022. Begun in 1988, in part as an outgrowth of the 1987 National March on Washington, the Creating Change Conference focuses on networking and grassroots organizing skills.  In recent years, the conference has … [Read more...] about National LGBTQ Task Force Comes to New Orleans

Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans

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Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans as World AIDS Day is Observed on Dec. 1 Access Health Louisiana (AHL) and the National AIDS Memorial are partnering together to bring two panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt (the Quilt) to New Orleans as part of World AIDS Day observances Dec.1. The quilt panels will be revealed following a news conference … [Read more...] about Two Panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt Will Come to New Orleans

Ambush Magazine endorses Frank Perez for City Council, District C

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Ambush Magazine is proud to endorse Frank Perez for New Orleans City Council, District C.  District C includes the French Quarter, Marigny, Bywater, parts of St. Roch and Treme, and all of Algiers.  If elected, Perez would be the first openly gay person ever elected to the New Orleans City Council. Perez, a long-time French Quarter resident and small business … [Read more...] about Ambush Magazine endorses Frank Perez for City Council, District C

Daniel Nardicio and Dworld Nola present The Devil Wears Nada -Nola

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NYC/Nola nightlife promoter Daniel Nardicio, responsible for some of New York’s most scandalous gay eventsbrings you The Devil Wears Nada -Nola (a naked bar night) special Masked Ball Edition Friday, Oct 29th 9pm-4am  $30 in advance, $40 at door (naked or in underwear)With DJ Johnny Dynell  Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude … [Read more...] about Daniel Nardicio and Dworld Nola present The Devil Wears Nada -Nola

Halloween New Orleans ARCADE, a Fundraiser for Project Lazarus

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Halloween New Orleans (HNO) is an all-volunteer organization with an important philanthropic goal: to raise as much money as possible for Project Lazarus through producing the best Halloween event in New Orleans.Project Lazarus began in 1985 to provide end-of-life care for people dying of AIDS. HNO was committed to supporting these individuals and provided desperately needed … [Read more...] about Halloween New Orleans ARCADE, a Fundraiser for Project Lazarus