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  • Festival Booths and Vendors

    By on June 8, 2005

    The Capital Pride Festival Site , located among Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW, will be open on Sunday, June 12,...

  • Firmly Rooted

    By on June 8, 2005

    The way Deacon Maccubbin tells it, establishing an annual Gay Pride celebration may have had as much to do with civic pride and community pride...

  • Deep Impact

    By on June 8, 2005

    When Wanda Alston was fatally stabbed in March by a neighbor in a crack-induced stupor, Washington lost a woman who was arguably the most powerful...

  • Divas of Pride

    By on June 8, 2005

    Today's pop music industry prefers its women doe-eyed and bird-brained. Pin-up pretty but deep-down dumb. But not every woman plays along. ''I'm not the dumb...

  • BETTY'S Back!

    By on June 8, 2005

    When the woman-powered BETTY opens the mainstage at Sunday's Capital Pride Festival, it will be a homecoming of sorts. You see, they've played Pride before,...

  • The Week in Pride

    By on June 8, 2005

    A partial selection of events, dances and social gatherings surrounding the 30th Annual Capital Pride Festival Wednesday, June 8th Mr. and Miss Capital...

  • Rock It, Man

    By on June 8, 2005

    Like any alternative rocker worth his weight in angst, Bob Mould is not a carefree man. In fact, he's very concerned about the self-destructive nature...

  • Fear Factor

    By on June 8, 2005

    ''It's like this infectious elation,'' says SONiA of the feeling she gets performing at Gay Prides. ''It's just a beautiful thing.'' This being SONiA, of...

  • Chi Chi Confidential

    By on June 8, 2005

    ''I've always loved porno,'' purrs Chi Chi LaRue in a seductive cigarette meets gravel voice. ''It started with straight porno, but I soon realized that...

  • The Porn Star Next Door

    By on June 8, 2005

    If you've ever worn a ''Porn Star'' t-shirt, then you've probably imagined the life of an adult film star: glamorous parties, easy riches and endless...

  • PrideScopes

    By on June 8, 2005

    Heavenly Round-Up: There's so much to do and see you're liable to meet yourself coming and going. Pencil yourself in for time to regroup early...

  • District of Columbia Bear Club (DCBC)

    By on May 18, 2005

    Members of DCBC MISSION: DCBC was created in 1995 to promote fellowship among Bears, Cubs, Levi/Leather and other diverse members of the District of Columbia...

  • Bread and Roses Feminist Singers

    By on May 11, 2005

    Members of Bread and Roses MISSION: Bread & Roses Feminist Singers strive for musical excellence; project a message of feminism, social justice and peace; broaden...

  • Not What You Think

    By on May 4, 2005

    MISSION: Founded nearly 15 years ago, Not What You Think (NWYT), an ensemble affiliated with the Lesbian & Gay Chorus of Washington, operates as a...

  • ReNudePride

    By on April 20, 2005

    MISSION: ReNudePride was created in 2003 to provide a healthy, non-threatening environment where men can enjoy being nude together. The group of 150-plus members is...