All posts by Doug Rule
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Flashdance
Piers Morgan of America's Got Talent has become an unlikely inspiration for female impersonator Shi-Queeta-Lee. ''A bunch of lip-synching old drag queens who can't dance...
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Mister Matt
Already building his reputation as the community-conscientious Mr. Capital Pride Leather 2009, Matt Bamford now has a new title: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2010. He was...
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Mozart Moves
''I love choreography,'' says The Washington Ballet's Jared Nelson, adding with a laugh, ''When I can't kick my legs up anymore, I hope to do...
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Fruit of the Vine
''Sometimes I regret not having a wittier name,'' bemoans drag queen Sherry Vine. ''Unless I tell you the story, doesn't really make any...
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New Blood
What's this: Another chart-topping, pop-culture act centered on vampires? Well, no. Other than its name, the Brooklyn quartet Vampire Weekend has nothing to do with...
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Kinetic Reaction
Is there a doctor in the house? On Sunday at the 9:30 Club, there will be. An animal doctor, to be exact. ''I'm not practicing...
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Hawaiian Punch
Tired of this prolonged winter cold snap? You could head to Hawaii to escape. Or you could just venture over to west Dupont, where next...
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Art and Industry
Ever seen an SUV in an art exhibit? ''He has encased it in hand-welded aluminum,'' says Craig Applebaum referring to Shlomo Harush's use of a...
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Life in Leather
It's the roar of motorcycles on 14th Street. The crisp smack of leather on flesh. All those leatherfolk standing in front of the Washington Plaza...
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Metric System
The year 2009 was pretty ho-hum as far as music went, especially in the mainstream. One overrated artist after another released albums that left us...
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Going Green
''I need to stop saying Halo. It's MOVA!'' exclaims Babak Movahedi, after repeatedly referring to his own lounge by its pre-2010 name. ''It will take...
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Delicious Deals
''It's become...somewhat of a cult.'' Lynne Breaux is referring to next week's Restaurant Week promotion. ''There are some offices, for instance, that get together and...
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Ringing in a New Year
It's time for the good times -- forget about the bad times. Next Thursday, Dec. 31, you can toast to a better year ahead all...
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Golden Girl
''It's a very fun, fun show about my quest to get my own sitcom, about getting a gay family on TV,'' says comedian Judy Gold...
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Gaga Reflex
''I'm your biggest fan. I'll follow you until you love me,'' Lady Gaga sang on her hit, ''Paparazzi.'' ''I won't stop until that boy is...
