I have been a part of the LGBTQ community in New Orleans as a bar owner and business operator since 1975. Throughout my involvement in our community, I have always supported our advancements over the last 44 years, including supporting and funding campaigns that resulted in the election of LGBTQ supportive politicians, our achievement of a civil rights ordinance, our … [Read more...] about Statement of Thomas G. Wood on July 24, 2019
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Up Stairs Lounge Commemorative Plaque Restored
The memorial plaque commemorating the site of the Up Stairs Lounge fire has been given a facelift. The restoration effort was part of an international project to clean and restore LGBT+ monuments around the world. The project is being directed by artist Ryan Leitner who has received a Traveling Fellowship from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts … [Read more...] about Up Stairs Lounge Commemorative Plaque Restored
Southern Decadence Accounting as of July 26, 2019
Money Raised from Fundraisers Announcement Party $1207 Press Party $1506.54 Leather and Lace $424 Salad Tossing 101 $338 SDGM Bartending $671.25 SDGM Bartending $346 Wine... Just Add Fruit $200 Potato Salad Contest $400 Just Us Trip $-566.27 Southern Meets Decadence Soiree’ $2390 Poster Signing $80 Total: $7562.79 Money Raised from … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Accounting as of July 26, 2019
Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2020
The Lords of Leather will present its annual “Miss Louisiana Leatherette” contest on Saturday, August 10 at 8 pm at Four Seasons Bar & Lounge in Metairie. This camp-drag competition features a tongue-in-cheek look at gay leather pageantry in a delightful evening for all. This contest is open to all artists/entertainers who wish to present their best with an … [Read more...] about Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2020
Forum for Equality Holds Annual Meeting
The Forum for Equality held its annual meeting on Wednesday, July 24, at the New Orleans Jazz Market. About thirty members of the Forum and a few guests enjoyed cocktails and sweets before the meeting was called to order. Three political candidates, all running for the State House of Representatives, worked the crowd during the cocktail hour: Carling Dinkler … [Read more...] about Forum for Equality Holds Annual Meeting
Tour-Guiding Classes at Loyola University to Feature LGBT+ History
LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana President and Ambush columnist Frank Perez will incorporate local LGBT+ history into three courses he is teaching at Loyola University this fall. Loyola University began offering Professional Tour Guiding courses last year as part of a new initiative to accommodate the city’s growing tourism industry as well as to address increasing … [Read more...] about Tour-Guiding Classes at Loyola University to Feature LGBT+ History
Winners Announced at 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards Presented By Ambush
With all VIP tables sold out, a standing room only crowd was in attendance at Oz for what has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. There were nominees and attendees from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama representing the entire Gulf South. Prior to the GAA Gala, 5,347 people cast votes in 38 categories. Three additional … [Read more...] about Winners Announced at 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards Presented By Ambush
The Official Dish July 16, 2019
Dear Ambush Nation, The 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards are here and we are so excited! The GAA Gala will take place on July 20th at 6 pm at Oz and we hope to see everyone there. This year has been one for the record books and for that we thank you! Not only did we break the record set last year for unique nominees but we also broke the record for votes … [Read more...] about The Official Dish July 16, 2019
James Andrew Mondoro
James Andrew Mondoro, 58, of New Orleans, Louisiana, and formerly of Dunellen, New Jersey, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans surrounded by his loving family on June 28. Son of Joseph and Nina Mondoro, Jim was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, and spent most of his childhood in Dunellen where he graduated from Dunellen High School in 1978 and was an active … [Read more...] about James Andrew Mondoro
Bear, Leather Enthusiasts Headed Toward “The Locker Room” for 11th Mobile Bleather Weekend Aug. 2 & 3
When the final whistle blows, the teams head toward the locker room. But that’s when the games REALLY begin at this year’s 11th Mobile Bleather Weekend! Mobile Bleather Weekend is “The South’s Premier Bear/Leather/Levi Event”. Four bars in Mobile unite to present a weekend filled with contests, music and socializing, all centered around a theme. And, in addition to the … [Read more...] about Bear, Leather Enthusiasts Headed Toward “The Locker Room” for 11th Mobile Bleather Weekend Aug. 2 & 3
