Carnival season begins on January 6 and culminates on Mardi Gras, February 25. The Feast of the Epiphany—or Twelfth Night as it is more commonly called—is the first night of celebrations, parades, and parties leading up to Shrove Tuesday. The Mystik Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers kicks off the season with its annual Twelfth Night Party. The highlight of the … [Read more...] about Rue Royale Revelers Set to Kick-Off Gay Carnival on January 6
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Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI, The Ruby Queen
Ambush Magazine and the Krewe of Queenateenas is proud to announce Felicia Phillips as King Cake Queen XXVI, the Ruby Queen, to reign over the 2020 Carnival Season. Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI Originally from Beaumont, Texas, Phillips majored in theater and then turned to the art of female impersonation at an early age. Her early titles include Miss Gay … [Read more...] about Felicia Phillips Named King Cake Queen XXVI, The Ruby Queen
Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
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 French Quarter. Recipient of a Lambda Literary Award, two Publishing Triangle awards, and a Violet Quill award, Trebor Healey is the author of A Horse Named Sorrow, Faun and Through It Came Bright Colors, as well as a poetry collection, Sweet Son of Pan, … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
The “Official” Dish December 17, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, The holidays are here and another year is almost in the books. It’s been an amazing year! We are honored to be able to share with you, our readers, the news and highlights of our vibrant community on the pages of Ambush every other Tuesday. We would like to thank our readers for making 2019 a year to remember. From the King Cake … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish December 17, 2019
Party Down December 3, 2019
As I write this, heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, I am grateful for so many things. Earlier this year, I had to go to a luncheon on the floor of the Superdome. I was busy at work and rushing around and I just wanted the event to be over. Then I stopped myself and looked around. I was having lunch on the floor of the friggin’ Superdome--how cool was … [Read more...] about Party Down December 3, 2019
Dating App Scam
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
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
