Metro Weekly

Pride Guide

  • The Mautner Project

    By on June 3, 2007

    ''I'M PROUD THAT we are standing,'' says D. Magrini, health education coordinator at the Mautner Project, a lesbian health organization. ''I think the idea that...

  • Pride Committee Roster

    By on June 3, 2007

    Executive Committee David Mallory, Director of Capital Pride Marybeth Lennox, Human Rights Campaign ReGina Newkirk, Whitman-Walker Clinic Mike Sessa, The Center Eric Eldritch, Small Organization...

  • Letter from the Director of Capital Pride

    By on June 3, 2007

    Welcome to the 2007 Capital Pride Festival! It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 32nd annual Capital Pride Festival. We hope...

  • Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM)

    By on June 3, 2007

    EVEN AS IT ENTERS its twentieth year, the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry still occupies an important -- and underserved -- niche in the state. ''We're...

  • Parade Participants

    By on June 3, 2007

    In scheduled order of appearance as of press time. Subject to change. Saturday, June 9, rain or shine. Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd &...

  • Pride Sponsors

    By on June 7, 2006

  • Pride Scopes

    By on June 7, 2006

    Heavenly Round-Up: This year's Pride comes with its own, spectacular finale, with drama, fireworks and door-prizes for one and all. Make up your mind to...

  • Festival Booths and Vendors

    By on June 7, 2006

    The Capital Pride Festival Site, located along Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th streets NW, will be open on Sunday, June 11, from 11:30 a.m....

  • One Step at a Time

    By on June 7, 2006

    The 2005 Parade curves around Dupont Circle(Photo by Randy Shulman/Metro Weekly) Last year, Capital Pride celebrated a milestone birthday, turning 30. Now it's the parade's...

  • Behind the Pride

    By on May 31, 2006

    ''I'm in gay heaven,'' thought Christopher Dyer when he found himself backstage at a Capital Pride celebration as Martha Wash belted ''It's Raining Men'' from...

  • The Week In Pride

    By on May 31, 2006

    ** -- Denotes Official Pride Event. Tuesday, June 6 **Annual LGBT Pride Week Interfaith Service ''Many Faiths, All Proud!'' -- Sponsored by the Celebration of...

  • Capital Pride Heroes

    By on May 31, 2006

    Each year, the Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as ''Capital Pride Heroes.'' These eight honorees have made extraordinary efforts to...

  • A Cabaret Life

    By on May 31, 2006

    ''I'm following in the footsteps of Judy Garland and Ethel Merman and all the greats,'' says Amy Armstrong, about her career performing cabaret. ''They all...

  • Art of Pride

    By on May 31, 2006

    When you head down to the Capital Pride festival, tear yourself away from the Main Stage and wander around a bit. If you hear the...

  • Main Stage Entertainment Lineup

    By on May 31, 2006

    As of press time.Please note: Times are approximate. Performers and schedule subject to change without notice. Mesmers -- This Alexandria, Va., rock band takes influence...