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2015 Celebrates 33rd Anniversary of the Gulf South's Oldest LGBT+ Publication, Ambush Magazine Direct from world famous Bourbon Street Ambush Magazine is moving into its 33rd year making it the oldest surviving LGBT+ publication in the Gulf South. It reaches the lucrative markets throughout New Orleans, Metairie and Slidell, plus Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Lake Charles, Louisiana; Mobile, Alabama; Pensacola, Florida; Bay St. Louis and Biloxi, Mississippi; and Houston, Texas. Ambush's unique home base location, select distribution points and conglomerate of websites have kept its brand relevant in todays local and tourist driven markets. With some 45,000+ readers each edition, the mag's popularity continues to unite the LGBT+ community. In working with various organizations and causes over the past three+ decades, the magazine has helped raise over $3.5 million. Through monetary donations, and its AMgrant (Ambush Advertising Grant Program), this publication has been fortunate in helping make a difference in the LGBT+ community in which we all live. From fighting for marriage equality to causes in the HIV/AIDS, political, social and personal arena, Ambush joined forces with the very organizations and community leaders who all made a difference. It was a joint effort that the entire community can be proud of. Every individual, business, and organization can, and does make a difference. Here is a salute to the entire Gulf South community from the oldest regional publication in existence since 1982, your Ambush Magazine. This year we say farewell to some of the oldest businesses who have served our community for so many years: Le Roundup, Club New Orleans, Second Skin Leather, Ninth Circle, Michael's By The Park, and Rainbow Room. Each of you will be sadly missed for your contributions, and many hours of social interaction you've provided. We would like to personally thank all of our advertisers, both present and past, and our thousands of readers across the Gulf South, and internationally, for making Ambush what it is today.
32nd Mardi Gras Classic Jan. 16-18 Welcome to the 32nd Annual Mardi Gras Classic volleyball tournament hosted by Volleyball New Orleans January 16-19 in New Orleans. This year's theme is "Dark Lady" bringing 64 teams representing cities from across the country. Some 500 to 525 players hail from Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Madison, New Orleans, New York, “East Coast,” West Coast, Seattle, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle, Midwest, Nashville, Mid-Atlantic, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. The players will be accompanied by another 200+ partners and friends. According to tournament director Jerry Traigle, many of the players, partners and guest will be staying for a four day weekend Friday, Jan. 16-Monday, Jan. 19 since Monday is a holiday, MLK Day. Ambush is estimating the economic impact based on 725 attendees could reach or surpass $870,000 based on a conservative spend-
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Friday, January 16 • Registration 7pm– 10pm Oz nightclub upstairs
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Sunday, January 18 • Tournament Play B division 8am BB Division 8am Mod A1 Division 8am Awards - OZ night club 10pm Post Tournament Dance Party 10:30 pm – till • OZ Night Club (800 Bourbon Street) • OPEN BAR for MGC Participants – Must wear MGC Wristband For more info: www.facebook.com/ volleyballneworleans.
66th Gay Mardi Gras Season Upon Us Gay Mardi Gras (GMG) celebrates its 66th anniversary this year. Ambush joins GMG in presenting a complete list of the balls and events submitted as of press time. Please take the time to join this tradition which preserves the creativity and culture of the LGBT+ community. Should you not have an invitation to one of these colorful presentations, many of the krewes sell tickets. The schedule includes:
Saturday, January 17 ~8pm, Krewe of Mwindo Ball XVII, Carver Theater, New Orleans
Sunday, January 18 ~8pm, 22nd King Cake Queen of Gay Mardi Gras Coronation honoring “Queen of the Opera” Aubrey Synclaire celebrating “Vienna: Beautiful, Gay & Gemuthlich (Cozy),” by invitation only, Ambush Mansion, New Orleans
Saturday, January 24 ~8pm, Krewe of Amon-Ra Mardi Gras Ball L, Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, New Orleans
Friday, January 30 ~8pm, Mystic Krewe of Satyricon Bal Masque XIII, Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, New Orleans
Saturday, February 7 ~8pm, Krewe of Petronius Bal Masque LIV, CANCELLED
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• Captains Meeting B Division 7:45am • B Division – Alario Center • Captains Meeting BB Division 8:30am • BB Division – Tulane Riley Center • Captains Meeting Mod A1 Division 7:45am • Mod A1 Division – UNO Performance Bldg • Saturday Night • The Pub (seeding party) 7pm – till 801 Bourbon St – Enter at St. Ann St. Door Entry, Must wear MGC wristband for free entry
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~7pm, Krewe of Narcissus Bal Masque One, New Orleans Healing Center, New Orleans ~9pm-12midnight, Friday Night Before Mardi Gras Extravaganza XVI: Puttin’ on the Glitz, The Cannery, New Orleans ~9pm-2am, Lords of Leather presents Night of the Black Mask Beer Bust, Phoenix/Eagle, Elysian Fields @ N. Rampart, New Orleans
Saturday, February 14 ~9pm, Krewe of Armeinius Bal Masque XLVII, Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, New Orleans
Sunday, February 15 ~8pm, Lords of Leather Bal Masque
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Louisiana Excellence Award: Media & Internet/2014, New Orleans Print Media Award/ 2014, 25th NO/AIDS Task Force Humanitas Award/2013, New Orleans Print Media Award/ 2013, Krewe of Mwindo Media Honoree/2009, Krewe of Petronius Carnival Spirit of Gay Mardi Gras XLVIII Award/2009, Forum For Equality Acclaim Awards X Media Recipient/2008, NO/AIDS Task Force Prometheus “Torch of Truth” [media] Award/2001 OFFICE/SHIPPING ADDRESS: 828-A Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA 70116-3137 USA OFFICE HOURS: 10am-3pm Monday-Friday [Except Holidays] Email: ripna@ambushmag.com PHONE: 1.504.522.8049 ANNUAL READERSHIP OVER 1 MILLION: 260,000+ in print/780,000+ On-line CIRCULATION: Alabama-Mobile Florida - Pensacola Louisiana - Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Metairie, New Orleans, Slidell Mississippi - Bay St. Louis, Biloxi Texas - Houston
STAFF: PUBLISHER/EDITOR R. Rip Naquin, New Orleans PRODUCTION DIRECTOR M. Marsha Delain, New Orleans GULF SOUTH/NEW ORLEANS AD SALES Rip Naquin • 504.522.8049 Paul Melancon THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS CRITIC Brian Sands AD REPS/JOURNALISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS Johnny Joseph Delgadillo, Charles Jenkins, Tony Leggio, Hubert S Monkey, Frank Perez, Rev. Bill Terry-New Orleans Bob Brunson, MIss Cie & John, Leon WeekleyMobile, AL National Advertising Rep: Rivendell Media 212.242.6863 Ambush Mag is published on alternate Tuesdays of each month by Ambush, Inc., R. Rip NaquinDelain, President. Advertising, Copy & Photo DEADLINE is alternate Tuesdays, 4pm, prior to publication week, accepted via e-mail only: marsha@ripandmarsha.com, except for special holidays. The Publisher assumes no responsibility for the claims of advertisers and has the right to reject any advertising. The inclusion of an individual's name or photograph in this publication implies nothing about that individual's sexual orientation. Letters, stories, etc., appearing herein are not necessarily the opinion of the Publisher or Staff of AMBUSH Mag. Subscription rate is $45 for 1/2 Year; $75 for 1 year. Sample Copy is $3 First Class Mail. ©1982-2015 AMBUSH, INC., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NOTHING HEREIN MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER INCLUDING AD LAYOUTS, MAPS and PHOTOS. AMgrant - AMbush Advertising Grant Donation
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MARDI GRAS (Fat Tuesday), February 17 ~12noon, 51st Annual Bourbon Street Awards, sponsored by Oz & Ambush Mag, Corner of St. Ann at 800 Bourbon St. ~2pm - 28th Annual Official Gay Mardi Gras Bead Toss led by King Cake Queen XXII of Gay Mardi Gras Aubrey Synclarie as “Queen of the Opera” celebrating “Vienna: Beautiful, Gay & Gemuthlich (Cozy),” Ambush Mansion Balcony, 828 Bourbon St.
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