After 49 years, the City of New Orleans is finally recognizing the 32 victims of the Up Stairs Lounge arson. On Thursday, June 23, the City Council will hear a presentation about the fire and pass a resolution acknowledging and honoring the victims. If your schedule allows, please be at the City Council chamber on Thursday at 10:00am. In 1973, the tragedy was ignored by … [Read more...] about City of New Orleans will recognize the 32 victims of the Up Stairs Lounge arson
Announcements
Mamou Louisiana to host first-ever PRIDE Festival on June 17 & 18
The Hotel Cazan is delighted to announce that it will host Mamou, Louisiana’s first-ever PRIDE festival on June 17 & 18. The event will kick off with a media-only mixer from 3:30--5:30 at Cazan’s inside the hotel where attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and interview festival participants, including: Players and coaches from Bayou Storm Surge, the women’s … [Read more...] about Mamou Louisiana to host first-ever PRIDE Festival on June 17 & 18
Drag Queen Profiles
Ambush Magazine runs regular column called Drag Queen Profiles. The column appears monthly. 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 with photo credit). … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profiles
A Tale of Two Cities: Patrick Angus in New York and J. B. Harter in New Orleans — a Panel Discussion for Pride Month
On Thursday, June 9, in conjunction with Pride month, The John Burton Harter Foundation will present a panel discussion at the Arthur Roger Gallery (432 Julia St.) to celebrate the release of A Tale of Two Cities: Patrick Angus in New York and J. B. Harter in New Orleans, an illustrated catalog to accompany a forthcoming exhibit of the works of these two gay artists. The event … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Cities: Patrick Angus in New York and J. B. Harter in New Orleans — a Panel Discussion for Pride Month
NOAGE Updates & Upcoming Events
We’ve Rebranded! A little over two years ago, everyone at NOAGE was very proud when we became an affiliate (the first and only one in the Deep South) of SAGE, the world’s oldest and largest organization devoted to services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ older adults. However, several months ago we were informed that SAGE has made the decision to discontinue their current affiliate … [Read more...] about NOAGE Updates & Upcoming Events
The 2022 Southern Decadence Press Party Highlights
The 2022 Southern Decadence Press Party was recently held at the Bourbon Pub/Parade. Grand Marshals Rikki Redd and Dany Girl announced this year’s theme as “Jazz. Burlesque. Decadent. New Orleans.” The official colors are red and gold—red because it’s the Grand Marshals’ favorite color and gold because this year marks the 50th anniversary of Southern … [Read more...] about The 2022 Southern Decadence Press Party Highlights
The 21st Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
The 21st Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 17th at 5:30pm. 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 with … [Read more...] about The 21st Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
Stonewall Sports New Orleans is looking for leaders
Stonewall Sports - New Orleans is an LGBTQ & Ally community-based, non-profit sports league. Our league values each player for who they are and what they bring to the league’s community. Our mission is to provide a fun, inclusive league that promotes a vibrant LGBTQ & Ally community while fundraising for local organizations that support the betterment of all New Orleans … [Read more...] about Stonewall Sports New Orleans is looking for leaders
19th Annual Saints & Sinners Literary Festival Set for March 25-27
The annual Saints & Sinners Literary Festival will return to New Orleans later this month. The 2021 Festival was completely virtual due to the COVID pandemic. The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival was founded in 2003 as a new initiative designed as an innovative way to reach the community with information about HIV/AIDS, particularly disseminating prevention … [Read more...] about 19th Annual Saints & Sinners Literary Festival Set for March 25-27
The Official Dish on the Gay Easter Parade
Dear Ambush Nation, The Gay Easter Parade is back! After a long 2 year wait, Easter Parade Grand Marshals James Garner of the Golden Lantern and Dominique DeLorean of Oz will finally get their parade! Picked as Grand Marshals in 2020 they will lead the 21st Annual Gay Easter Parade this year on April 17th at 4:30 pm. Each year, the Parade is used as a … [Read more...] about The Official Dish on the Gay Easter Parade