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Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux

July 2, 2019 By Frank Perez

Long-time French Quarter resident Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 17.  He was 58. He was born January 1, 1961, to Roy and Marjorie (Duhon) Brasseaux.  He was a native of Abbeville but resided for over 30 years in his beloved adopted city of New Orleans. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by a brother, Roy “Joey” … [Read more...] about Lee “Bunny” Brasseaux

Larry Bagneris, Jr. To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

July 2, 2019 By Frank Perez

Larry Bagneris, Jr. will receive the Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 31st annual Gay Appreciation Awards. A native of New Orleans, Larry Bagneris began his Civil Rights activities at the age of 16 as a student at St. Augustine High School. He took part in pickets in front of Maison Blanche Department Store protesting the Jim Crow policies of the retail giant. He … [Read more...] about Larry Bagneris, Jr. To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Introducing the 2019 Nominees for the New “Advocate for Transgender Rights” Gay Appreciation Award

June 24, 2019 By Reed Wendorf

2019 Nominees for Advocate for Transgender Rights

Most members of the LGBTQ community would agree that it isn’t easy being different, but it’s certainly gotten better over the last 50 years. That being said, the need to protect transgender rights has never been more urgent or important than it is now. That’s why this year we’ve added a new Gay Appreciation Award titled “Advocate for Transgender Rights” in order to raise … [Read more...] about Introducing the 2019 Nominees for the New “Advocate for Transgender Rights” Gay Appreciation Award

“Strange Bedfellows Make Politics: New Orleans LGBTQ Political History” premieres June 27

June 18, 2019 By Community Contributor

The New Orleans Coalition has announced the premiere of “Strange Bedfellows Make Politics: New Orleans LGBTQ Political History” on Thursday, June 27. The production is a multimedia, one-man show written and performed by Roberts Batson. Curtain is at 6:30 pm at Café Istanbul Theater, 2372 St. Claude Avenue, There is no admission charge, but seating is limited, so reservations … [Read more...] about “Strange Bedfellows Make Politics: New Orleans LGBTQ Political History” premieres June 27

Grand Reveler Conclave Set for June 20

June 18, 2019 By Frank Perez

The Mystik Krewe de Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural Conclave of Grand Revelers will be held on the evening of June 20 at the home of Krewe founder and Lord of Misrule Frank Perez. Jeff Palmquist (GR I), Will Antill (GR II), Felicia Phillips (GR IV), and Frank Perez (GR V) (Rip Naquin, GR III, passed away in 2017) will cloister to deliberate the selection of Grand Reveler … [Read more...] about Grand Reveler Conclave Set for June 20

Events on LGBT+ History During Pride Month

June 18, 2019 By Frank Perez

June 19—“The Rainbow Fleur de Lis: A History of LGBT+ New Orleans.”  Lecture by Frank Perez.  6:00pm, Alvar Branch of the New Orleans Public Library, 913 Alvar St.  Perez is President of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. June 23—Author Robert Fieseler speaks at St. George’s Episcopal Church about the Up Stairs Lounge Fire.  Noon, 4600, St. Charles … [Read more...] about Events on LGBT+ History During Pride Month

LGBT+ Archives Project Holds Annual Meeting

June 18, 2019 By Frank Perez

The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, a local non-profit organization dedicated to preserving queer history, held its annual membership meeting on Wednesday, June 12, at the newly renovated Hotel Peter and Paul. About 75 people gathered to hear keynote speaker Wayne Phillips give a presentation on the new exhibit he curated at the Presbytere, Grand Illusions: The History … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Archives Project Holds Annual Meeting

Stonewall Commemoration in Baton Rouge Set for June 28

June 18, 2019 By Frank Perez

A commemoration acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising will be held in Baton Rouge on June 28.  The event will take place at a venue yet to be determined from 7:00pm to 8:30pm and is being sponsored by Stonewall Still Rising, the Metropolitan Community Church of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Trans Advocates, University Presbyterian Church, and the Unitarian … [Read more...] about Stonewall Commemoration in Baton Rouge Set for June 28

Introducing the Nominees for 2019 Gay Appreciation Awards

June 18, 2019 By Reed Wendorf

With a record-setting number of unique nominees for the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards, we're excited to announce voting is now open for the 38 awards! Voting ends at midnight on July 9, 2019. Vote here: https://www.ambushpublishing.com/gay-appreciation-awards/vote/ Three additional awards will be presented for a total of 41 awards, including the Lifetime Achievement … [Read more...] about Introducing the Nominees for 2019 Gay Appreciation Awards

The “Official” Dish June 18, 2019

June 18, 2019 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, Another Pride Weekend in New Orleans is in the books and from the amount of glitter and rainbow confetti along the streets of the French Quarter, it appears to have been a smashing success!  There were plenty of activities for people to enjoy throughout the weekend.  The highlights of Pride were the Pride Parade on Saturday night and the … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish June 18, 2019

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