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  • Wilde Party

    By on June 15, 2005

    She's quite a vision, this mysterious lady in red. And sweeping into the ball with a smile threatening to part her pursed lips, you'd never...

  • Rhythm Method

    By on June 15, 2005

    There are similarities, sure. But suggesting that Nikka Costa is Joss Stone sassed up with Anastacia attitude does none of the three any favors. Fans...

  • Pride in Pictures 2005

    By on June 15, 2005

    The Capital Pride Parade was held Saturday, June 11, 2005. Parade participants included some fifty floats, bands and marching contingents, plus numerous local politicians and...

  • SigMa (Special Interest Group Men's Association)

    By on June 15, 2005

    Members of SigMa ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: SigMa is devoted to providing an environment where like-minded men can safely and sanely explore alternative sensual experiences, from bondage...

  • 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,...

  • The Arts Corner Stage

    By on June 8, 2005

    The GLBT Arts Consortium is proud to sponsor the performance stage at the Capital Pride Arts Corner as part of the festivities of the Capital...

  • Mainstage Entertainment Lineup

    By on June 8, 2005

    BETTY -- A few months after winning rave reviews for the local production of the Off-Broadway musical hit Betty Rules, the idiosyncratic band Betty comes...

  • Capital Pride Heroes 2005

    By on June 8, 2005

    Each year, the Capital Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as ''Capital Pride Heroes.'' These honorees have gone above and beyond...

  • 2005 Parade Participants

    By on June 8, 2005

    In alphabetical order, as of press time. Subject to change. Saturday, June 11, rain or shine. Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd & P Streets...

  • Mayor's Proclamation

    By on June 8, 2005

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...