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  • Granting Entry

    Brother Help Thyself (BHT) announced on June 2 that it has begun taking applications for grants from organizations that serve the GLBT and HIV/AIDS communities...

  • Death in the Family

    Richard Rausch will be noticeably missing at this year's Capital Pride festival. In previous years, Rausch, a founding member of the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club...

  • Frank's Day

    To mark two occasions -- the District's 2007 Capital Pride week and the 50-year anniversary of Frank Kameny's entry into the public fight for gay...

  • Building Bridges

    ''Building a bridge to a brighter future'' was the theme as a panel of Washington-area GLBT leaders took the stage at Studio Theatre to discuss...

  • Relocation Reloaded

    Councilmember Jim Graham's (D-Ward 1) legislation to help nude-dancing, liquor-licensed venues displaced by they city's eminent-domain move to claim District land for a new baseball...

  • Past Present

    It's not automatic, but Ultra Naté sure made it look that way at first. She just picks up right where she left off half a...

  • Soundwaves

    LOCAL GIRL MAKES GOOD... It's closing in on a year since ''The Real Thing'' became Rachel Panay's third Billboard Club Play Chart top ten hit....

  • Cutting Crew

    Two films -- one a big budget Hollywood production with a massive marketing campaign, one an indie making its way around smaller theaters. One movie...

  • Cherry's New Taste

    Months removed from its namesake cherry blossoms, this year's Cherry circuit party instead takes its cue from even further back in time -- all the...

  • Hometown Heroes

    When it comes to the pageantry of parades, beyond the floats and marching bands, there is something romantic about the notion of ''grand marshals.'' That...

  • Put on Your Pride

    It's kind of a no-brainer: Capital Pride is a community event. That doesn't explain why Whitman-Walker Clinic has been the sole producer of the event...

  • Parade Route Map

    Saturday, June 9, 2007 - Begins 6:30pm Take Metrorail on the Red Line or Metrobus routes D6 or 42 to Dupont Circle in Downtown Washington,

  • Festival Map

    Sunday, June 10, 11am-6pm Take Metrorail on the Green or Yellow Line or Metrobus routes 30, 32, 34, 35 or 36 to Archives Navy Mem'l...

  • Parade Participants

    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 Committee Roster

    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...

  • Capital Pride Heroes

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

  • Arts Corner Stage

    SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2007 - NOON TO 6 P.M. For the eighth year, the GLBT Arts Consortium is proud to sponsor the performance stage at...

  • Mainstage Entertainment Lineup

    As of press time. Please note: Times are approximate. Performers and schedule subject to change without notice. The Day's Emcees 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m....

  • Pridescopes

    Heavenly Round Up: Wow! This year's concatenation of people, events and activities has heart like nobody's business. There's a warmth in the air that's mirrored...

  • Festival Booths & Vendors

    The Capital Pride Festival Site, located along Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW, will be open on Sunday, June 10, from 11 a.m....