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  • Fuel for Thought

    Prices are rising at the pumps around the Washington area. Motorist in many parts of the city are shelling out more than $2 a gallon...

  • Christian Right

    Three revelations arise while watching Saved! The first is that Macaulay Culkin is actually capable of a finely nuanced, genuinely credible performance. The second is...

  • Box office juggernaut

    That box office juggernaut known as Shrek 2 also features a few revelations of its own, notably a new swashbuckling tornado named Puss-in-Boots who disarms...

  • Festival Occasion

    ''The Reel Affirmations Pride Film Festival started six years ago,'' says One In Ten's Joe Bilancio. ''It was done as a way for us to...

  • Group Notes

    Whether you're preparing to throw a party at your beach house, at your summer home, at your pool party, or in your car -- celebrating...

  • Going Once, Going Twice …

    There are an abundance of activities and events taking place during the week of Capital Pride. So why would anyone care about a Bachelor's Auction...

  • Hearsay

    The old guard hold down he fort at Rehoboth while Lifeguard lollipops get the boys a licking at Café Zeus and Aqua threatens to open...

  • Wet Suits

    Logo Square Cut by Diesel, $55.50 at Universal Gear Life Guard Trunk by Andrew Christian, $39.50 at Universal Gear Bermuda Triangle Army Cut by Blueman,...

  • Environs

    Mix and match to your heart's content in this opulent yet reasonable 5 BR, 3 BA townhouse in Kalorama. Currently showcasing a fusion of traditional,...

  • Dumpling Delights

    Anyone who's been to Bangkok knows that often the most interesting and delicious place to eat is in the streets. Exquisite flavors and aromas emanate...

  • The Buddy System

    At 57, Otis T. ''Buddy'' Sutson has a lot of activist work behind him. But just talk to him for a few minutes and you'll...

  • Mighty Christian

    Some Mormons recently dropped by my friend Lindsay's apartment to evangelize. ''Hi, we're from the Church of Latter-Day Saints. You may remember us from our...

  • Truly Yours

    Dear Lena, Today is the first day I have ever read your advice column (that's because at first I didn't want anyone to see me...

  • Heat Wave

    Make no mistake about it, Orpheus Descending is hot. Molly Smith's triumphant, glorious resurrection of Tennessee Williams' lesser-known drama can only be described as sizzling,...

  • Rebutting a Rant

    I'm no tree-hugger, but I do feel badly for all the trees that had to die so Rick Rosendall's rant about the National Gay and...

  • Unheard Of

    If you hunger for great music beyond the obvious choices such as OutKast, Melissa Etheridge, JC Chasez and Loretta Lynn, how do you choose among...

  • Blockbuster Season

    The summer movie season officially launched three weeks ago. The unfortunate among us have already been to dreary Transylvania and a godless Troy, while the...

  • Washington Wetskins

    Washington Wetskins Mission: The Wetskins are a water polo team dedicated to creating an environment in which the sport can be played regardless of sexual...

  • Undesirable

    For better or for worse, Tennessee Williams penned characters who give such credit to stereotype and light caricature that they have become a part of...

  • Piercing Wit

    The Catalyst Theater's opening of Nicky Silver's The Altruists took place on stormy night -- a perfect backdrop since Silver's ferocious wit comes fast and...