We survived Halloween and all things that go bump in the night. Now it is time to be thankful. With everything that has been happening over the past year and a half, the fact that we are still here is enough reason to be grateful. Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving in NOLA style with food, fun and music. Here are just some of the hot happenings in November to put on … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2021 Events Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight: October 2021
Football season is here, and there is nothing I like more than going to see a game at one of the many LGBT bars in the French Quarter. And one of my favorite bars to watch the Saints play is Crossing NOLA. It also happens to be where my Bartender of the Month for October works. Nick Schlumbrecht enhances my Saints viewing experience whether they win or … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: October 2021
Under the Gaydar (October 2021 Events Calendar)
Under the Gaydar You can’t keep a good city down. New Orleans and its surrounding parishes are resilient and when we bounce back, we do it in style. We celebrate everything about life including the hardships and Ida was just one of them. Your problems will be there in the morning, so let yourself heal, by going to an event, enjoying food, music and great … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (October 2021 Events Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight: September 2021
My choice for this month has been a long time coming. I had originally scheduled him for April 2020 and we all know what happened then. The world, Ambush Magazine and the industry got put on an unscheduled hiatus. Now as we slowly come back, I am happy to name Grant Dane Kay as September Bartender of the Month. I was on a recent adventure in … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: September 2021
The Fabulous French Market District
For over 300 years, the city of New Orleans has been a magical place where music, food, literature and art has flourished. Its storied history is a kaleidoscope of different nationalities and ethnicities that have come together to create a city that is one of the top destinations in the world. At the heart of this wondrous city is the French Quarter founded in 1718 by … [Read more...] about The Fabulous French Market District
Bartender Spotlight: August 2021
Can you believe we are already in August? It’s crazy! Southern Decadence is next month and then we roll right into the holidays. Time flies when you take a year off for a global pandemic. As we start to make our way back out, if the unvaccinated don’t shut us down, to enjoy cocktails again, my bartender for the month of August is the fabulous Lawrence Edward at Betty’s Bar … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: August 2021
Under the Gaydar (August 2021 Events Calendar)
Our city heals differently than other places. We celebrate life through music, food and laughter. Soon we will usher in the Fall season with Southern Decadence and a host of other festivals, so clutch those pearls and let’s go! It is with much happiness that we are bringing back the calendar of events, so if you want something listed, please email … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (August 2021 Events Calendar)
Book of the Month: How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
When Leslie Jordan’s new book was released, I quickly snapped it up and finished reading it within a week. How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived is a lovely collection of stories, memories and advice from a man whose life has recently been catapulted more into the spotlight through his Instagram fame during the pandemic. Jordan has actually … [Read more...] about Book of the Month: How Y’all Doing?: Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived
Bartender Spotlight: July 2021
It is wonderful to see life returning to the LGBTQ+ community as well as our bar scene. It is equally exciting when a new gay-owned-and-operated business is established. The American Townhouse opened at the end of June and is a welcome addition to our community. The well-appointed space boasts a sleek bar with an impressive array of wine and spirits. … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight: July 2021
Amon Ra’s Le Petit Boule
COVID-19 quashed the 2021 Mardi Gras season for our entire city. Sequins and feathers would go on to gather dust as Gay Carnival Krewes canceled their elaborate balls. In the world of Gay Mardi Gras, however, it was more than just the balls. All the fundraisers the organizations planned to hold leading up to their big events--some monthly occurrences--had to be … [Read more...] about Amon Ra’s Le Petit Boule
