The New Orleans Pride Organization is celebrating its 10th Anniversary June 12-14 and has announced the Grand Marshals to lead the festivities. Frank Perez / LGBT+ Archives Project: Frank Perez serves as President of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. He is a columnist for Ambush Magazine and has authored several books on New Orleans history, including In Exile (with … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pride: 10 Years and Beyond
Ambush Magazine Volume 38 Issue 01
Southern Rep Theatre to Host Masquerade for Mental Health
A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT LOYOLA CENTER FOR COUNSELING & EDUCATION AND CARE FOR CREATIVES NEW ORLEANS (January 7, 2020) – Southern Rep Theatre will host a Masquerade for Mental Health fundraiser on Tuesday, February 4th from 6:30 - 9:30 PM at 2541 Bayou Road in the Sanctuary Bar. The fundraiser will benefit the Loyola Center for Counseling & Education and Care for … [Read more...] about Southern Rep Theatre to Host Masquerade for Mental Health
LGBT+ Archives Project Announces Open House
The LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana is pleased to announce it will host an Open House on Wednesday, January 22, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at 636 St. Ann Street. In addition to complimentary wine and hors d’ouvres, the Open House will feature a Timeline of New Orleans LGBT+ History as well as vintage photographs of Gay Carnival, Southern Decadence memorabilia, old … [Read more...] about LGBT+ Archives Project Announces Open House
The Krewe of King Arthur Celebrates “20 Years in Downtown New Orleans”
The Krewe of King Arthur kicked off Carnival Season this weekend with its 43rd Bal Masque at the Hyatt Regency. More than 900 guests attended the formal event consisting of a presentation of the court, a seated three-course meal, and entertainment by the NOLA Dukes. The Krewe of King Arthur was founded in 1977 by the current Captain, Philip Fricano, and paraded on the … [Read more...] about The Krewe of King Arthur Celebrates “20 Years in Downtown New Orleans”
Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
The annual Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival will take place in New Orleans March 27-29. In this series, we introduce you to some of the writers in the all-star lineup for #SAS20 held in the heart of the French Quarter. Ariadne Blayde is a playwright and novelist. Her plays have been finalists for The Arts and Letters Prize, the Tennessee Williams Playwriting … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers
The “Official” Dish January 14, 2020
Dear Ambush Nation, As we march into 2020, I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season. Now that the holidays have passed, we can begin to focus on the greatest holiday season of all - CARNIVAL! With 12th Night behind us and a slew of Gay Mardi Gras balls ahead, I encourage everyone to follow along as Ambush documents the highlights of Carnival! As we … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish January 14, 2020
