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Ambush Magazine Volume 38 Issue 02

Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

January 28, 2020 By Frank Perez

Ja’Quarius Taylor, 17, was recently found tied to a tree and shot in a swamp near Angie, Louisiana, in Washington Parish.  Authorities believe Taylor was murdered on January 12. On January 16, a dive team from the Washington Parish Sheriff’s office “made a significant discovery” at the bottom of a lake near where the body was found.  Authorities would not describe … [Read more...] about Murder Believed to be Motivated by Racism and Homophobia

Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

January 28, 2020 By Community Contributor

April Caldwell, alias Onassys Bloomberg, also known publicly as the “Voodoo Bone Lady,” a local tour guide who offers Voodoo tours, was arrested on the evening of January 14 and charged with aggravated battery after shooting her boyfriend just after 7:30pm.  The incident took place in the 600 block of Royal Street. A local Tarot card reader, posted on social media: “I … [Read more...] about Voodoo Bone Lady Shoots Boyfriend on Royal Street

Trodding the Board January 28, 2020

January 28, 2020 By Brian Sands

The Uninvited at Gallier House through Feb. 14 The Uninvited, Goat in the Road Productions’ new show, adds another chapter of immersive historical drama to its successful The Stranger Disease of 2018. Set and performed in Gallier House, The Uninvited explores with imagination and theatrical flair how a real-life incident might have impacted the actual Gallier family and … [Read more...] about Trodding the Board January 28, 2020

The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020

January 28, 2020 By Tomy Acosta

Dear Ambush Nation, Carnival season is here and we are now in the midst of Gay Mardi Gras! There are several balls still on the calendar so please think about supporting the community by attending one (or more) of them.  Each Krewe spends countless hours deciding on a theme, creating the costumes, and putting up the decorations for their ball--it is without a doubt a … [Read more...] about The “Official” Dish January 28, 2020

Meatball Séance at Southern Rep

January 28, 2020 By Brian Sands

Southern Rep Theatre will host Meatball Séance, created and performed by John Michael, January 31 - February 2 in the Sanctuary Stage at 2541 Bayou Road. In this interactive comedy, John Michael has a new boyfriend who’s been invited to meet John’s mom. But she’s deceased. So John Michael is gonna summon her from the dead by cooking her famous meatballs onstage for the new … [Read more...] about Meatball Séance at Southern Rep

Mallory Whitfield Launches #TowardsTogether Movement for a Kinder, More Inclusive World

January 28, 2020 By Community Contributor

Artist & Keynote Speaker Aims To Decrease Bullying & Divisiveness with New Campaign Artist and diversity & inclusion keynote speaker Mallory Whitfield is spearheading a new social movement that aims to decrease the amount of bullying, violence, and divisiveness plaguing our world. The week of January 27-31, she will lead a campaign to flood Instagram and social … [Read more...] about Mallory Whitfield Launches #TowardsTogether Movement for a Kinder, More Inclusive World

Armeinius Royalty Announced

January 28, 2020 By Community Contributor

The Krewe of Armeinius recently announced its 2020 royalty—Kevin Hemenger and Fatsy Cline will reign as King and Queen Armeinius LII.   This year’s ball will be held at Mardi Gras World on Friday, February 21.  Serving as MCs for the ball will be Varla Jean Merman and Ryan Landry.  The Krewes’s Co-Captains are Barrett Delong-Church and Chad Brickley. … [Read more...] about Armeinius Royalty Announced

Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers

January 28, 2020 By Frank Perez

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 this March in the heart of the French Quarter. Elliott Foster is the author of two novels, Panic River (Calumet Editions, 2019) and Whispering Pines (Wise Ink, 2015) which was an Indie Book … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Saints and Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival Speakers

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