A Grindr scam that has been reported in other parts of the country has recently been reported by Grindr users in the New Orleans area. This latest scam follows some variation of the following: You are chatting with someone who claims to be a young man 18-21 years old. After chatting on Grindr for a few minutes, he will give you his phone number and ask if you can … [Read more...] about Dating App Scam
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Cyndi Lauper to be Honored on Human Rights Day
Award-winning recording artist, composer, lyricist, and advocate Cyndi Lauper has been named the first recipient of The High Note Global Prize, an award honoring and celebrating major recording artists for outstanding achievement in using their music and celebrity platform to advocate for social justice worldwide. On UN Human Rights Day, which is December 10, The High Note … [Read more...] about Cyndi Lauper to be Honored on Human Rights Day
The “Official” Dish December 3, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, Holiday Season is upon us and we at Ambush are so excited for all of the holiday parties and events that are coming up in the next few weeks. If you’re looking for something fun to do during the holidays, be sure to check out our “Hot Happening” section! During the holidays, there is always something fun to do in New Orleans and along the Gulf … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish December 3, 2019
The “Official” Dish November 19, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, On behalf of myself and everyone at Ambush, I want to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope each of you has a wonderful holiday filled with joy and laughter, celebrated with the people you love. As we celebrate Thanksgiving we should all take a moment to reflect on that for which we are thankful in our life. First, I … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish November 19, 2019
The Lords of Leather present “Cunt-ry Music” Nov 30
The Lords of Leather will host their annual campy “American Bandstand” turnabout show on Saturday, November 30 at OZ at 7:30 pm. These manly men will perform some of your favorite country music numbers old and new by some of country music’s most prominent female entertainers while doing their best to dress the part! Krewe member Countess C. Alice will be Mistress … [Read more...] about The Lords of Leather present “Cunt-ry Music” Nov 30
Obituaries: Chad Schuyler LaClair & Steve Robertson
Chad Schuyler LaClair Chad LaClair, 30, recently lost his battle with cancer. Born in Richmond, Virginia, on December 14, 1988, Chad, a tattoo enthusiast, lived in New York before moving to New Orleans, where he worked as a bartender at Rawhide. Steve Robertson Steve Robertson, 64, of Heber Springs, formerly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away November 1, … [Read more...] about Obituaries: Chad Schuyler LaClair & Steve Robertson
Pizzo Appointed Couchsurfing Ambassador for New Orleans
Charles Pizzo has been appointed Couchsurfing Ambassador for New Orleans. Pizzo is a columnist for Ambush, and contributes photographs of the community’s social scene. In his day job, he handles PR and social media for hospitality businesses. Pizzo is a former chair of IABC, the International Association of Business Communicators. Couchsurfing is a global community of 14 … [Read more...] about Pizzo Appointed Couchsurfing Ambassador for New Orleans
Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
The annual Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival will take place in New Orleans March 27-29, 2020. For registration information: Sasfest.org Ambush readers can register with a 20% discount by using the code Ambush20 when registering. In this series, we introduce you to some of the writers in the all-star lineup for #SAS20 this March in the heart of the … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
Bandit Hair Company is Cutting Off the Stigma
Bandit Hair Company is a new shop in town that is working to break the traditional view of haircuts. For years, it has generally been thought that barber shops are for men and salons/beauty parlors are for women. Bandit Hair, a “Hair Collective” in the heart of New Orleans’ Marigny, offers an inclusive space for the LGBTQ community. Hannah and Felix work there and promote a … [Read more...] about Bandit Hair Company is Cutting Off the Stigma
All About the Fifth Annual NOAGE Gala… Plus Thanksgiving Event Info
The Fifth Annual NOAGE Gala, “NOAGE in the Enchanted Wood,” will be on Friday, November 22, 7:00-10:00pm at Audubon Nature Institute’s Cajun Ballroom (6500 Magazine St.). Tickets are available now at www.noagenola.org. New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders is a local nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of LGBT older adults through services, education, and … [Read more...] about All About the Fifth Annual NOAGE Gala… Plus Thanksgiving Event Info