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Volume 37 Issue 16

The 2019 New Orleans Pride Run+Walk: An Interview with NOTC’s Chloe and Casey

July 30, 2019 By Jim Meadows

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This past week I met with Chloe Nicolosi and Casey Urschel to talk about the 2019 New Orleans Pride Run and Walk, which will be held on Saturday, August 31, in Crescent Park. Chloe is the New Orleans Track Club (NOTC) Executive Race Director, and Casey is the president of the NOTC Board of Directors. Last year was the first Pride Run in New Orleans, and also my first 5K. OK, so … [Read more...] about The 2019 New Orleans Pride Run+Walk: An Interview with NOTC’s Chloe and Casey

The Official Dish July 30, 2019

July 30, 2019 By Tomy Acosta

Southern Decadence Grand Marshals at the 31st GAA Gala

Dear Ambush Nation, Thank you to everyone who attended the 31st Annual Gay Appreciation Awards! The GAA Gala has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year because it brings together members from all corners of our community.   It was a wonderful evening in no small part because so many of you came together to celebrate the amazing individuals and … [Read more...] about The Official Dish July 30, 2019

Statement of Thomas G. Wood on July 24, 2019

July 30, 2019 By Community Contributor

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

Up Stairs Lounge Commemorative Plaque Restored

July 30, 2019 By Frank Perez

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

Trodding the Boards July 30, 2019

July 30, 2019 By Brian Sands

Hamlet at Tulane’s Lupin Theater Seven years ago, I ended my appraisal of the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane’s (SFT) production of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead with the observation “Patrick Bowen, son of Danny [Bowen, the play’s director] and currently a high school student, was very good as Hamlet in his scenes with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. Might … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 30, 2019

The Presbytere

July 30, 2019 By Frank Perez

Designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square, the Presbytere stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana’s singular past and its vibrant present. The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or “Ecclesiastical House,” was built on the site of the residence, or presbytère, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for … [Read more...] about The Presbytere

Southern Decadence Accounting as of July 26, 2019

July 30, 2019 By Community Contributor

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

July 30, 2019 By Community Contributor

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

July 30, 2019 By Frank Perez

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

July 30, 2019 By Frank Perez

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

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