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Ambush Magazine Volume 37 Issue 14

Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic

July 2, 2019 By Kevin Assam

Matt Skallerud is the President of Pink Banana Media. He has been in the LGBTQ online marketing world for almost 25 years, having started GayWired.com in 1995. He now helps companies navigate online campaigns and social media amongst other marketing channels. He will also help you navigate your hypothetical scenarios in a digital world. Let’s see what advice we can rattle from … [Read more...] about Matt Skallerud Is Embracing His Inner Marketing Pink Banana Magic

Book Review: The Stonewall Reader

July 2, 2019 By Jim Meadows

The Stonewall Reader Edited by the New York Public Library 336 pp. Penguin Classics There are already a great many books on the subject of the Stonewall uprising. Perhaps the best-known and most widely-read are those by Martin Duberman and David Carter, but many others have been published in recent years. With 2019 marking the 50th anniversary of the events, it was … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Stonewall Reader

Grand Revelers’ Conclave

July 2, 2019 By Frank Perez

Black smoke rises from the balcony at the corner of Royal and St Ann Streets indicating six more weeks of winter (just kidding) a Grand Reveler has not yet been chosen. (Photo Credit: Frank Perez | Ambush)

About a dozen people gathered recently at the corner of Royal and St. Ann Streets to witness the release of black smoke at the conclusion of the Mystik Krewe du Rue Royale Revelers’ inaugural conclave.  The conclave is held on the third Thursday of each month to deliberate the selection of the krewe’s next Grand Reveler.  All Grand Revelers—Jeff Palmquist (GR I), … [Read more...] about Grand Revelers’ Conclave

Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration

July 2, 2019 By Rodney Thoulion

After World Pride New York is over on June 30, our King of Mardi Gras float builders, Kern Studios, will have been showcased to the world with three entries in the World Pride March.  Mardi Gras meets Pride has been long overdue especially in the Big Apple. Netflix’s Queer Eye, MAC Cosmetics, and the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC) will have … [Read more...] about Kern Studio on the World Stage in New York Pride celebration

The “Official” Dish July 2, 2019

July 2, 2019 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, Voting in the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards is still underway and we are on pace to break all records.  Votes have been pouring in from all over the Gulf South in support of the honorable nominees of the 2019 GAA’s.  Voting will continue until midnight on July 9th so be sure to go online and cast your vote for your favorite nominees at … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish July 2, 2019

Party Down July 2, 2019

July 2, 2019 By Tony Leggio

AARP and NOAGE ‘Movies for Adults’ series when they showed the Elton John biopic Rocketman

I always know my week is going to start off well when I get the opportunity to attend the NOAGE Walking group on Monday.  Once a week, the New Orleans Advocates for LGBT Elders walks the track at Audubon Park starting at 6:45 p.m.  It’s not so hot in the evening and the park is just gorgeous.  Something about exercising in a beautiful environment that just … [Read more...] about Party Down July 2, 2019

Five Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Beneficiaries

July 2, 2019 By Community Contributor

If you’ve ever spent time working through your estate plan with a professional, you know how important it is to select and update your beneficiaries. Failing to do so can result in costly mistakes – for you and your loved ones. Here are five common mistakes that can easily be avoided with a bit of proactive planning: Mistake #1 – Not naming a beneficiary on all accounts. … [Read more...] about Five Mistakes to Avoid When Naming Beneficiaries

Movie Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home

July 2, 2019 By Tony Leggio

Are your spidey senses tingling or, better yet, your Peter Tingle? They will be soon with the release of the newest entry to the Marvel Universe, Spider-Man: Far From Home.  Directed by Jon Watts and written by Chris McKenna & Erik Sommers, this latest entry is the sequel to 2017’s Spider-Man: Homecoming and the twenty-third film in the Marvel Cinematic … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Spider-Man: Far From Home

Book Review: Brown White Black

July 2, 2019 By Frank Perez

The Drama of Celebrity.  Sharon Marcus.  Princeton University Press, 2019. 328 pages. The Drama of Celebrity by Sharon Marcus, the Orlando Harriman Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, is a must read for anyone interested in an intellectual understanding of how celebrity works. Why do so many people care so much about … [Read more...] about Book Review: Brown White Black

Red Wine: Can it Lead to Better Sex & Health?

July 2, 2019 By Chenier Reynolds-Montz

Photo Courtesy of Centers for Disease Control

Can the type of alcohol you drink really improve your sex life?  Even your overall health?  Experts say yes.   Summertime is a time for casual getaways, hitting the beach and fitting into that bathing suit you’ve been eyeing up all winter.  Before you head out to look for love, remember knowledge is power when it comes to giving romance a boost and … [Read more...] about Red Wine: Can it Lead to Better Sex & Health?

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