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  • Darker, Richer, More Adventurous

    By on June 16, 2004

    Watson, Radcliffe and Grint With Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, director Alfonso Cuaron imparts a bold and frank new sensibility to the ongoing...

  • Short Circuit

    By on June 16, 2004

    Shhhhh. The wives of Stepford have a secret. Actually, they have two secrets. The first is that they're featured in a bland, empty-headed farce that...

  • Masterpiece Theatre

    By on June 16, 2004

    One of the most memorable, exquisite moments in post-classical theater is the bittersweet serenading of Roxane by her witty wordsmith cousin, Cyrano de Bergerac. The...

  • Read His Lips

    By on June 16, 2004

    John Epperson has a revelation to share. ''I'm ready to shed the character of Lypsinka,'' he says of the drag alter-ego he's been portraying since...

  • Hearsay

    By on June 16, 2004

    Hearsay doesn't mean to state the obvious, but stating the obvious is something that must be done on occasion, particularly when Hearsay is looking for...

  • Giving to Grads

    By on June 16, 2004

    It's graduation time and, if you're like me, a surprising number of your nieces and nephews -- by family or by friends -- are receiving...

  • Environs

    By on June 16, 2004

    The past makes the present perfect in this 1 BR, 1 BA condo in the historic Wyoming apartment building that looks over the city from...

  • The 2004 Capital Pride Parade and Street Festival

    By on June 16, 2004

    Capital Pride Parade Dupont Circle Washington, DC Saturday, June 12, 2004 Capital Pride Festival Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC Saturday, June 13,

  • Pride + Vote = Power

    By on June 9, 2004

    ''Rock the vote.'' ''Every vote counts.'' ''Choose or lose.'' ''Vote as if your life depended on it.'' Each election cycle we hear the admonishments. From...

  • Melissa Ferrick

    By on June 9, 2004

    Melissa Ferrick is never getting married. ''It's not for me,'' she says with a gentle laugh. Still, she's exceedingly proud of her home state, Massachusetts,...

  • Namoli Brennet

    By on June 9, 2004

    What kind of a name is Namoli? An idiosyncratic one for sure. Perhaps it's better to call it a queer one. And like most good,...

  • Simone Denny

    By on June 9, 2004

    Simone Denny is the voice behind one of the year's most notorious songs. You know the one. ''Days keep getting better, nights keep getting better…when...

  • Ella Fitzgerald

    By on June 9, 2004

    ''The first Pride I recall was on 17th and New Hampshire,'' says Ella Fitzgerald. ''It was a block party in 1975 and I got to...

  • Sophie B. Hawkins

    By on June 9, 2004

    The Apprentice offended singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins. Mind you, she didn't actually watch Donald Trump's popular NBC reality series, but she also didn't feel inspired...

  • Pride Events

    By on June 9, 2004

    Thursday, June 10th Official Events The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and Capital Pride First Annual Wine Tasting. Join the NGLCC, Capital Pride...

  • Capital Pride Heroes

    By on June 9, 2004

    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...

  • 2004 Capital Pride Parade

    By on June 9, 2004

    2004 Capital Pride Parade Participants In alphabetical order, as of press time. Subject to change. Saturday, June 12, rain or shine Stepoff is at 6:30...

  • Entertainment Main Stage

    By on June 9, 2004

    The following is a partial listing of entertainers and speakers scheduled to appear on the Capital Pride Mainstage at 3rd and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Sunday,...

  • The Arts Corner Stage

    By on June 9, 2004

    For the fifth year running, the GLBT Arts Consortium is proud to sponsor the performance stage at the Capital Pride Arts Corner from 11:45 a.m....

  • Mayor's Pride Proclamation

    By on June 9, 2004