On April 30, someone stole the bronze sidewalk plaque commemorating the Up Stairs Lounge arson. The crime was caught on video and the New Orleans Police Department has identified the thief and issued an arrest warrant. The perpetrator’s name has not been released and he has not been apprehended. The plaque had been placed in 2003 on the thirtieth anniversary of the fire. The … [Read more...] about Up Stairs Lounge Memorial Plaque Stolen
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The 2024 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $27,000 for Food for Friends!
As we close out Spring and move into Summer and Pride Month, we at Ambush want to start by thanking everyone who made the Gay Easter Parade (GEP) a huge success. This year we raised $27,329.34 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $379,846.38 for Food for Friends. I would like to take this opportunity to … [Read more...] about The 2024 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $27,000 for Food for Friends!
Huffstatler joins CrescentCare as Director of Development
NEW ORLEANS – CrescentCare announces that Jay Huffstatler has joined the nonprofit organization as Director of Development. Huffstatler brings to CrescentCare 24 years of development and community leadership experience in New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Most recently, he held the position of Chief Advancement Officer with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity … [Read more...] about Huffstatler joins CrescentCare as Director of Development
Southern Decadence Financial Report 2023
2023 Southern Decadence Financial Report INCOME Events Beginning Balance (Carryover Funds & Announcement Party) $2,731.00 5/15/2023 American Townhouse Fundraiser … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Financial Report 2023
Southern Decadence Grand Marshals and their Announcement Party
On Saturday, April 20, outgoing SDGMs Jimmy Gale, Monica Synclaire-Kennedy, and Nicole Dubois will name their successors. In recent years, the annual announcement party has become a highly anticipated event in the New Orleans queer calendar, but that wasn’t always the case. In the beginning, there were no Grand Marshal announcement parties. In fact, when Southern Decadence … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Grand Marshals and their Announcement Party
Pride Center Grand Opening April 6
The New Orleans Pride Center will have its Grand Opening on April 6 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at The Broadside NOLA. The Grand Opening will take place in two parts. At the Broadside, the New Orleans Pride Center will announce its plans for the upcoming year, including forthcoming programs. The afternoon is planned as a celebration of the beauty and talent of the New Orleans … [Read more...] about Pride Center Grand Opening April 6
The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, March 31 at 4:30pm. 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 Easter Hats and … [Read more...] about The 23rd Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS PRIDEFEST UNVEILS OFFICIAL NEW LOGO AT STAR-STUDDED MARIGNY PARTY
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pridefest unveiled its new logo Saturday evening (Feb. 24) at the Phoenix Bar in the Marigny, capping a night of celebration, revelry, and drag. The event featured crowd-pleasing performances by drag queens Monique Michaels-Alexander, Tibby Honest, Alexa H. Milano, Renee Saunce, and Eureeka Starfish, who also served as emcee. Mr. Louisiana Leather … [Read more...] about NEW ORLEANS PRIDEFEST UNVEILS OFFICIAL NEW LOGO AT STAR-STUDDED MARIGNY PARTY
Obituary: Otis Fennell
Otis Fennell, former owner of Faubourg Marigny Art and Books, died March 14 at Touro Hospital. Fennell was born in Natchez, Mississippi, in 1947. He graduated from Brookhaven High School in Mississippi as valedictorian before attending Louisiana State University, where he served as President of his fraternity, PIKE. After earning an M.B.A. from L.S.U., he moved to New … [Read more...] about Obituary: Otis Fennell
Ron Iafrate and Daryl Dunaway Named 2024 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals
Ambush is pleased to announce the Grand Marshals for the 2024 Gay Easter Parade are Ron Iafrate and Daryl Dunaway. Dunaway has worked in the hospitality industry and is also a drag entertainer, performing as Countess C. Alice. Originally from Zachary, Louisiana, Dunaway is longtime New Orleans resident and served as Southern Decadence Grand Marshal in 2019. Dunaway has been … [Read more...] about Ron Iafrate and Daryl Dunaway Named 2024 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals
