Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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Malaysia Walker and Will Antill Named 2025 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals

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Malaysia Walker and Will Antill will lead the 2025 Gay Easter Parade. Malaysia Walker was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, who now resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is very familiar with many obstacles faced by the transgender communities throughout the South. Her passion for equality, respect, and acknowledgement of the issues faced in the LGBTQIA+ community … [Read more...] about Malaysia Walker and Will Antill Named 2025 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals

Rawhide Closes Temporarily / New Manager Wanted 

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On Friday, March 14, Rawhide employees showed up to work to find the locks on the door had been changed. The bar has been closed since then. Contrary to speculation (much of it on social media), the bar has not been sold or closed permanently. Owner Tom Wood plans to reopen Rawhide as soon as possible. When asked why he shuttered the bar, Wood said, “lack of suitable help and … [Read more...] about Rawhide Closes Temporarily / New Manager Wanted 

Come Sail Away

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Calling all Caribbean Queens, Kings, and Allies; VACAYA is offering a tropical adventure on the Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas.  This 2025 Caribbean Cruise will sail seven magical nights roundtrip from The Big Easy, returning to New Orleans just in time for the biggest party in the world – Mardi Gras!   Guests getting off the cruise can enjoy a … [Read more...] about Come Sail Away

Announcing King Cake Queen XXX—Athena Jewelle, The Phoenix Queen

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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

Tower Grove Pride + Krewe of Armenius

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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