Ambush Magazine

The Official Gay Magazine of the Gulf South™

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The 22nd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

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The 22nd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 9th at 4:30pm.  The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles.   The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or summer suits … [Read more...] about The 22nd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Announcing King Cake Queen XXVIII—Bootsie DeVille, Queen of the Neon Labyrinth

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Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce Bootsie DeVille will reign as King Cake Queen XXVIII over the Krewe of Queenateenas.  DeVille comes to the position with a wealth of gay Carnival experience, having served as King Armeinius XXXVIII, Queen Petronius L, Queen Amon-Ra LVII, Captain of Petronius seven times, as well as having served on the Boards of Armeinius, Amon-Ra, … [Read more...] about Announcing King Cake Queen XXVIII—Bootsie DeVille, Queen of the Neon Labyrinth

New Orleans Ballet Association presents dance phenomenon Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for one night only

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New Orleans, LA (December 6, 2022) — New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now at www.nobadance.com. For “the funniest night you will ever have at the ballet” (The Sunday Times, UK), catch the long-awaited … [Read more...] about New Orleans Ballet Association presents dance phenomenon Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for one night only

Painted Legends

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The new book Legends Of Drag: Queens of a Certain Age by Harry James Hanson and Devin Antheus has been released by ABRAMS Books and New Orleanians may recognize some familiar faces.  Five of our most popular (and favorite) drag performers are featured prominently within the New Orleans section.  To create Legends of Drag: Queens of a Certain Age, authors Harry … [Read more...] about Painted Legends

New Orleans Recognizes LGBT History Month

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The New Orleans City Council recently acknowledged October as National LGBT History Month by hearing a presentation on New Orleans’ queer history and passing a resolution honoring that history. The resolution was authored by At-large Councilmember J.P. Morrell, who invited Frank Perez, Executive Director of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, to provide the full council … [Read more...] about New Orleans Recognizes LGBT History Month

World AIDS Day in New Orleans

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New Orleans will mark World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1st, with an evening vigil.  The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend. The vigil begins at 6:30pm on the neutral ground near the intersection of Elysian Fields and N. Rampart streets. A candlelit procession to the AIDS Memorial in Washington Square Park will commence at 6:45pm.  … [Read more...] about World AIDS Day in New Orleans

New Documentary Examines the AIDS Crisis and the Culture Wars

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From 1986 to 1993, Valda Lewis produced a New Orleans-based LGBT-themed television talk show called Just for the Record. In the process, Lewis fell in love with the camera and began filming events important to the LGBT+ movement: Pride parades, AIDS conferences, public protests, interviews with activists, national meetings, etc.  Lewis is now putting that archival footage … [Read more...] about New Documentary Examines the AIDS Crisis and the Culture Wars

October is LGBT History Month

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In 1994, a 29-year-old high school social studies teacher in St. Louis, Missouri, named Rodney Wilson did something remarkable. After teaching a lesson about the Holocaust, Wilson came out to his class by telling them the Nazis could have killed him too for being gay. He then did something even more remarkable; he proposed that a month be devoted to Gay and Lesbian … [Read more...] about October is LGBT History Month

NOAGE in TV Land! A Fundraiser Gala at The Cajun Ballroom

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New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders (NOAGE) will be hosting a fundraising gala on Friday, November 18, 7-10PM, at Audubon Nature Institute’s Cajun Ballroom. Tickets are available now at noage.kindful.com/e/2022gala. The last NOAGE gala sold out in advance, so be sure to get your tickets today! There will be music, dancing, food, an open bar, and all the great fun you've … [Read more...] about NOAGE in TV Land! A Fundraiser Gala at The Cajun Ballroom