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Whitman-Walker plans groups next meeting scheduled for Presidents Day on Feb. 20.
I thought it went great for our rst meeting, for sure, Aucoin told the Blade. I had
tentative march on White House no expectation for the number of people that would show up. Its clear that something
has begun and will continue on, he said.
Aucoin and Miller invited members of the community interested in becoming involved
D.C.s Whitman-Walker Health announced in an email on Tuesday to about with Rise and Resist to contact the group by email at riseandresist.dc2017@gmail.com.
25,000 people that it will organize a protest march to the White House if President They said a listserv is being created to enable the group to contact supporters quickly
Donald Trump issues a religious liberties executive order that activists say about protest actions in the coming weeks and months.
would curtail LGBT rights. LOU CHIBBARO JR.
We are closely monitoring the new administration and its executive orders,
the Whitman-Walker announcement says. One such order may permit religious
choice to supersede other laws that protect against discrimination. This order Casa Ruby grant for trans people with HIV extended
would oer a blank check for individuals and organizations to discriminate on
the basis of ones convictions. The possibility that as many as 30 transgender women with HIV would lose access to
LGBT advocacy groups that received a draft copy of a religious liberties order life-sustaining services provided by the D.C. group Casa Ruby on March 1 was averted
leaked from the White House say it would have a devastating impact on LGBT this week when the D.C. Department of Health extended funding for a Casa Ruby case
rights protections and would negate an Obama executive order protecting LGBT management program.
employees of federal contractors. DOH spokesperson Jasmine Gossett said DOH was unable to renew a grant that
White House press secretary Sean Spicer has said President Trump decided funded the Casa Ruby program for the past three years because the U.S. Department
not to rescind the Obama executive order and has no immediate plans to issue of Health and Human Services, which provided the funds for the grant, changed its
and sign a religious liberties order. eligibility requirement for the grant.
We have not received any insider or additional information about the According to Gossett, HHS discontinued funding for non-medical case management
religious freedom executive order, said Whitman-Walker spokesperson Abby services that Casa Ruby has been providing and limited its grant funds to only medical
Fenton. However, we feel strongly that if an order of this nature comes out, we case management services, which involve work by physicians, nurses and other trained
will respond with a march. medical professionals.
Added Fenton: We sent this preemptively because we know if an order comes As a stop gap measure, Gossett said DOH this week awarded Casa Ruby a transition
out we will need to act quickly. grant that will use D.C. funds to enable Casa Ruby to continue its case management
She said Whitman-Walker would decide on the route to the White House that services to transgender clients with HIV until at least June of this year.
such a march would take if and when a religious liberties executive order is issued. The transition grant will run through June and then after that well be working to
LOU CHIBBARO JR. identify other funding so there should never be a lapse, Gossett told the Washington
Blade. We value the work that she does so there was never a time when we would let
this lapse, Gossett said, referring to Casa Ruby founder and executive director Ruby
Corado.
Corado said she was pleased over the news that funding for the trans case
Gays for Trump plans Deploraball picnic in July management program would be continued but said she was concerned about the
status of another D.C. DOH grant for HIV prevention-related services targeting LGBT
youth. Corado said DOH ocials told her in October, when that grant was scheduled to
The North Carolina-based group Gays for Trump has announced that it plans to hold expire, that they would renew the grant, saying they were pleased with the work Casa
a Deploraball Pre-4th of July Picnic on the National Mall in Washington tentatively Ruby was doing.
scheduled for July 1. But in what appears to be a misunderstanding, Corado said she interpreted a verbal
Gays for Trump co-founder Peter Boykin said the group has contacted the National commitment to renew the grant to give her the go-ahead to continue performing the
Park Service about obtaining a permit for the event. services, which included paying the salary for two employees conducting the work. On
We celebrate Donald Trumps rst days in the White House and his rst 4th of July Tuesday, Corado said, a DOH ocial told her Casa Ruby could not be reimbursed for
as president, a statement on the groups website says. We are all Deplorables on the the services it carried out from October to this month because the grant had not been
Trump Train and lets have a Deploraball Picnic! the statement says. ocially approved and the paperwork completed until this week.
Gays for Trump rst adopted the name Deploraball for an LGBT inaugural ball it They said we never gave you a written grant, Corado said. I kept the sta and
organized at a hotel in Potomac, Md., on Jan. 20 on the day of Trumps inauguration. continued with the project.
Boykin said the group is hopeful that the July 1 picnic on the National Mall will draw a DOH spokesperson Gossett couldnt immediately be reached for comment on
large crowd but he is uncertain how many people will turn out. Corados concern about the second grant.
Our mission is to increase the amount of LGBT conservative voices in American LOU CHIBBARO JR.
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What are you looking for in a mate? First and foremost, honesty! After that it gets a little What are you looking for in a mate? Someone who really understands what it means to be
supercial. I like someone t, tall, with a great smile. I need chemistry that makes me miss them both an organ and a blade. Someone who lives in a constant state of gratitude and refuses to
and text them throughout the day because I need to feel connected to them. Someone who let past hurt impede on our future together.
loves music and movies and can cuddle up and watch or listen. I love contagious laughter and Biggest turn-off: Judgmental, supercial and dishonest men.
extraordinary conversation. Someone who says they are normal, average or ordinary is not for Biggest turn-on: Vulnerability. LAWD! Men who allow themselves to be vulnerable; to share
me. I want someone exceptional and just right for me. P.S. Someone who loves great coffee, with me a part of them that most have not seen is the sexiest thing a man can do for me. I want
hiking, beach adventures, boating, bowling and a movie in the park with a blanket and a great more men with owers falling from their skin and more water in their eyes.
bottle of wine. Not too young or old, but just right. Hobbies: I love museums, traveling, writing poetry, reading, the theater, art galleries and doing
Biggest turn-off: Lazy, unt, no ambition. Cant laugh at themselves. Anyone who judges absolutely nothing. On weekends, I live by the rule that Saturdays are for adventures and
people. Sundays are for cuddles.
Biggest turn-on: Perfect smile and a t, toned body about 62. Describe your ideal rst date: My ideal rst date would be a date to see a show at the
Hobbies: Great coffee, bowling, hiking, thrift or consignment shopping, reading. Kennedy Center. Afterward, wed head over to the Mighty Pint to have a few beers and talk
Describe your ideal rst date: Casual picnic in the park or on the water at sunset with wine, until there are no more words left to be said. I believe that all rst dates should be dutch with
followed by an amazing kiss. no expectations.
Favorite TV show: House of Cards, Scandal, Emerald City Favorite TV show: Of all time: Martin; currently: Blackish.
Celebrity crush: Ryan Reynolds Celebrity crush: Tinie Tempah
One obscure fact about yourself: It seems like my whole life is public these days. In 2001, One obscure fact about yourself: Im a recovering undercover over-lover.
I was in a horric car accident and pronounced dead. After brain surgery, coma,
reconstructive surgery, learning to walk and talk again with much metal and total face
and head reconstruction, Im here today better than ever.
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CARLOS MAZA
Age: 28
Occupation: Video producer
Identify as: Existentially anxious, but also a gay male
What are you looking for in a mate? Previously: intelligence, ambition, compassion, an
unsettling sense of humor. Now: survival skills.
Biggest turn-off: A guy who takes himself too seriously. Come on, man.
Biggest turn-on: When someone does something that scares them because they want to
conquer the self-doubt in their head.
Hobbies: Every time I get asked this question I remember that I have literally no interesting
hobbies. Miniature horse racing? I race miniature horses that I steal from trafckers. Lets go
with that.
Describe your ideal rst date: Anything that gets me to forget about worrying about the fate
of the country for 30 minutes.
Favorite TV show: The Walking Dead
Celebrity crush: Alyssa Edwards
One obscure fact about yourself: My high school principal made me shut down my VERY
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funny Xanga because I was being too mean to other high school debaters on it.
TIM BARBER
Age: 29
Occupation: Journalist
Identify as: Gay
MATTHEW RAMIREZ
Age: 24
Occupation: Staff assistant for Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi.
Identify as: Male/gay
What are you looking for in a mate? Someone who isnt afraid to speak his mind, but also
makes me laugh. I look for ambition, kindness and passion. Fitness is important, but by no
means a deal-breaker. A charming smile and cute butt dont hurt.
Biggest turn-off: Being rude or inconsiderate to people in the service industry and immaturity.
Biggest turn-on: Oddly enough, Im a sucker for ears that stick out. A sense of humor, boyish
good looks and quick wit.
Hobbies: I enjoy all things true crime, weightlifting, live music and collecting sneakers.
Describe your ideal rst date: Preferably we try something new together, whether food, drink
or activity. From there, I like dates where we are mostly chatting and laughing. If someone can
teach me something new, make me laugh and keep the conversation going, there is likely a
kiss at the end of the night.
Favorite TV show: Favorite: House of Cards. Most-watched: Law and Order Special
Victims Unit
WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KEY Celebrity crush: Russell Tovey
One obscure fact about yourself: I have an identical mirror image twin brother. No, he
is not gay.
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BRITTANY WALSH
Age: 32
Occupation: Community social worker
Identify as: Queer
What are you looking for in a mate? I like to spend time with people who are thoughtful
toward and interested in the world around them, who invest in community, who surprise me
by who they are or what they show me about myself. Those who make me laugh. It might also
help if theyre OK knowing Im not looking for one, lone adventure buddy.
Biggest turn-off: Folks who listen only to know when its their turn to talk, lack of self-
awareness, complacency.
Biggest turn-on: (Subtle) condence that comes from being passionate, creativity, good kissers.
Hobbies: Kitchen things, outdoor things (like borrowing someones dog for a walk), things
around town.
Describe your ideal rst date: Something we bike ride to; then something else such as
drinks, music, food and/or artsy events.
Favorite TV show: The one in paperback.
Celebrity crush: Ellen Page, Annie Clark, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Can I also say Keith Haring?
One obscure fact about yourself: I was prom queen my senior year of high school.
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Age: 52 WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KEY
Occupation: Lawyer
Identify as: Gay, biracial Jew
What are you looking for in a mate? A man with a sense of humor, smart, has compassion,
patience and understands giving each other personal space. Enjoys going out as much as
staying in, willing to respect my guilty pleasures of reality TV and retro comedies, into home
cooking and likes to watch football (college and pro).
Biggest turn-off: Smoking, ignorance, arrogance (as opposed to condence do you know
the difference?), sloppy drunks.
Biggest turn-on: Great smile, sense of humor, quick wit, great kisser.
Hobbies: Cooking, travel, dining, politics, acting, hanging out with friends both out and at
home, shopping, museums, spoiling my nephews and niece, bowling, tennis, rediscovering
playing vintage video games.
Describe your ideal rst date: A bite to eat somewhere quiet, talk and get to know each
other, then go bowling or billiards or something similar not necessarily in that order.
Favorite TV show: Big Bang Theory
Celebrity crush: In my 20s: Matt Dillon; in my 30s: David Faustino; in my 40s: Robert Downey,
Jr.; currently: James Denton.
One obscure fact about yourself: Isnt being a gay biracial Jew obscure enough? OK, one
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ALESIA MICHELLE
Age: 28
Occupation: Social justice digital strategist and content producer
Identify as: Queer
What are you looking for in a mate? I am looking for someone optimistic with a sense of
humor. We cant take ourselves too seriously. You wouldnt survive a minute with my friends
and I if youre too uptight. My ideal mate should be outgoing, travel as much as possible and
try everything once. Thoughtfulness and a strong sense of self goes a long way with me.
Biggest turn-off: Being passive aggressive, lacking empathy, and people who say
#AllLivesMatter.
Biggest turn-on: Independence, ambition and someone I can wear my heels with. Look, my
grandmother was my best friend so you MUST respect your elders.
Hobbies: Traveling, Eurovision, singing, brunch and happy hour. Opening my home and
hosting my friends and their friends is something I love to do. All the planning and preparation
that goes into organizing a get together gives me life.
Describe your ideal rst date: You may call it boring. I call it simple. My ideal rst date is
dinner, which should be someplace inventive where we could both try something new. Then
wed nish up the night with something fun your choice. WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KEY
Favorite TV show: How to Get Away with Murder and all things ratchet reality television.
Celebrity crush: Loreen, a Swedish/Moroccan singer most Americans dont know but should.
One obscure fact about yourself: I sang on Showtime at the Apollo, and thankfully DID
NOT get booed.
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What are you looking for in a mate? Someone who has a great sense of humor, is open to What are you looking for in a mate? Intelligence is very important. Communication is
new ideas, strong drive, willing to compromise and has strong family values. imperative. Caring and attentive to not only me, but to other people when you speak with
them. Condence is a turn on, but arrogance is not.
Biggest turn-off: Dishonesty, closed mindedness and akiness.
Biggest turn-off: Lack of communication skills and arrogance. Easily distracted.
Biggest turn-on: Condence, sense of humor, uniqueness and someone who has goals.
Biggest turn-on: Paying attention to me when talking. Remembering our conversations.
Hobbies: Traveling, movies, dancing, organizing happy hours, trying new restaurants and Caring, intelligent and friendly.
spending time with family (especially my cousins).
Hobbies: Biking, reading, movies, gym
Describe your ideal rst date: Dinner in the city, dancing salsa all night and nishing it off
with a goodnight kiss. Describe your ideal rst date: The setting does not matter as long as were able to talk to
each other and laugh.
Favorite TV show: Being Human or Friends
Favorite TV show: Shameless, Archer, Family Guy
Celebrity crush: Ansel Elgort
Celebrity crush: Ryan Gosling
One obscure fact about yourself: I used to play soccer in a league in Arequipa, Peru.
One obscure fact about yourself: I may appear to be outgoing, but need my me time.
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Hobbies: Shopping for hair extensions online. Hobbies: I like to stay busy with hip-hop and modern dance, writing for a local blog, mini
weekend getaways and exploring D.C. with friends.
Describe your ideal rst date: I dont know what my ideal date is, preferably somewhere we
can talk. Surprise me! Describe your ideal rst date: Something fun like the Mansion on O Street followed by food
and a ride on the Ferris wheel at the National Harbor or walk around the monuments.
Favorite TV show: I dont usually pick favorites, it depends how Im feeling.
Favorite TV show: How to Get Away with Murder
Celebrity crush: Angel Haze
Celebrity crush: Rhea Butcher, Sophia Bush and Demi Lovato
One obscure fact about yourself: I once was a rapper named Lab Rat. Heres a second for
good measure: I worked at Colonial Williamsburg in costume for 10 years. One obscure fact about yourself: I have a small stick and poke tattoo that a friend gave me
last summer. Its one of my favorites that I have so far.
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What are you looking for in a mate? Im hoping Ill just know when I nd him. If not, Im What are you looking for in a mate? Companionship, fun and memorable times.
prepared to start a scientic scoring process (see TED talk on science of love).
Biggest turn-off: Bad hygiene
Biggest turn-off: Negativity
Biggest turn-on: Someone whos secure in his sexuality.
Biggest turn-on: Optimism
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, dinners and nice glass of wine.
Hobbies: Improv, cooking, running, movie night bingo, specialty cocktail preparation
Describe your ideal rst date: Dinner and then go from there.
Describe your ideal rst date: Surprise me!
Favorite TV show: Dateline
Favorite TV show: West Wing (oldie but goodie).
Celebrity crush: Drake
Celebrity crush: Ryan Gosling
One obscure fact about yourself: I may be high maintenance, but Im also self-maintaining.
One obscure fact about yourself: I was once on the cover of the New York Times Sunday
Style section.
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What are you looking for in a mate? Intelligent, easy going and fun to be around What are you looking for in a mate? First and foremost, respect for one another. I want
someone who supports me but that also voices their opinions even if theyre different than
Biggest turn-off: Drama mine. Someone who is willing to face issues and not run away immediately. Someone who
is trustworthy. We are all different and bring different qualities to the table and I think whats
Biggest turn-on: An athletic frame and a great dancer. exciting about having a partner is knowing their strengths and weaknesses and together work
on becoming a team. Finally, a sense of humor, condence, kindness and a love for music.
Hobbies: Triathlon, triathlon, triathlon (and cooking).
Biggest turn-off: Dishonesty and arrogance
Describe your ideal rst date: Enjoying what we are doing so much that we lose track of time.
Biggest turn-on: Altruism, condence, a beautiful smile and eyes and a clean home/car.
Favorite TV show: I dont really watch TV but if I have to pick one it would be The Chefs
Table on Netix. Hobbies: Outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, swimming, camping (probably not in a
tent though; Im gonna need a cabin or something). I enjoy traveling, music, performing arts
Celebrity crush: Ruby Rose and love to cook. I can cook an amazing pasta carbonara!
One obscure fact about yourself: I was deaf as a child Describe your ideal rst date: I want to talk and get to know the person. Doesnt have to be
anything crazy. A quiet dinner so we can chat. Good food (and wine) is a must.
One obscure fact about yourself: I was born in Washington but spent my childhood in Italy
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like (websites) Medium and Reductress.
Biggest turn-off: Racial discrimination, misogyny, jealousy, rudeness
Describe your ideal rst date: I take you to a show, you take me to your fave D.C. spot for
dinner or drinks (I just moved here!). You smile graciously as I show you 500 pictures of my cat, Biggest turn-on: Gender-bending, strong women, rad style, charisma, scent
Wilma.
Hobbies: Attending art exhibitions, galleries, museums and fairs. I like to dance, travel, play
Favorite TV show: 30 Rock tennis, hike and swim. I enjoy attending drag/burlesque shows and participating in Pride
parades. I am a feminist who marches for equality and protests injustice. I enjoy going to
Celebrity crush: Abby Wambach, Paul Rudd theater, watching movies at home and cooking vegan. I am learning Spanish. I practice yoga
daily, enjoy meditation, mantra chanting, listening to uplifting music and spreading love.
One obscure fact about yourself: When I was 16 my friends held an intervention for me at a
Ruby Tuesday because they said I was too boy crazy. Now I like girls (and boys, still). Describe your ideal rst date: Attend a museum exhibition or yoga event, followed by vegan
dinner.
Favorite TV show: Democracy Now, Through the Wormhole, Portlandia, Walking Dead
Celebrity crush: Serena Williams, Frida Kahlo, Gloria Steinem, Owen Wilson, Jeff Goldblum,
Michelle Obama
One obscure fact about yourself: Growing up, my family owned and operated a truck stop
along Route 66 east of St. Louis and one of my rst jobs was working as a waitress at the truck
stop diner.
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What are you looking for in a mate? Someone who respects and treasures each others What are you looking for in a mate? Im looking for someone who shares my values,
individuality and uniqueness, yet treasures each others commonalities and shared interests. workaholic tendencies, enthusiasm for bad puns and commitment to progressive change.
I also want to be inspired by the work and contributions this person offers, while being
challenged and held accountable for the things I have yet to learn or mistakes I make. Biggest turn-off: Armchair critics and being rude to people working service jobs.
Biggest turn-off: Living in a world of absolutes, with a glass half empty, while smoking and not Biggest turn-on: Having positive projects. Theres nothing I love more than people who are
willing or able to learn from ones own mistakes. building something cool, innovative and impactful.
Biggest turn-on: A sense of optimism, with a desire for both mental and physical health. Hobbies: Party planning, protests, smashing the patriarchy.
Ultimately, someone who is able to be authentic and willing to communicate honestly.
Describe your ideal rst date: Exploring somewhere Ive never been before.
Hobbies: Running, swimming, adventure racing, learning, social activism and advocacy,
dancing and traveling. Favorite TV show: Greys Anatomy (I know, its embarrassing)
Describe your ideal rst date: Well, I somewhat dread going on dates and through the Celebrity crush: Sara Ramirez
motions. Though there are times when it feels right and each of us is willing to take a risk and
do something different and/or something that feels natural. I especially love live music. Give One obscure fact about yourself: As a teenager, I snuck into Joe Bidens 2012 DNC after-
me some good jazz and blues, with some tasty food. party.
Favorite TV show: Too many to list as I have very eclectic tastes. I enjoy a good cry from shows
like This Is Us, to crime dramas like The Blacklist, mindless shows like Greys Anatomy,
political shows like Homeland, sci- shows like Grimm and reality shows like The Amazing
Race. One of my all-time favorites is The West Wing.
One obscure fact about yourself: My right leg is shorter and causing me to trip walking up
stairs fairly often.
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OLIVIA CONETTA a Blade Most Eligible Single did it lead Wear this title with pride and you never know How was the experience of being named
to any dates? what will happen in a year. a Blade Most Eligible Single did it lead
Yes actually the very same night it was to any dates?
What is your relationship status now, one announced. MARIO AUSTIN It was fun being chosen for this and I had
year after being named a Blade Most Any advice to this years winners? a few people recognize me at the bars or
Eligible Single? Resist fascism and live your best life. What is your relationship status now, one random people Im Facebook friends with
Single. year after being named a Blade Most send messages about it, though Im not sure
How was the experience of being named CHRIS JENNINGS Eligible Single? it led to any actual dates.
a Blade Most Eligible Single did it lead Im currently still single but actively dating.
to any dates? What is your relationship status now, one How was the experience of being named JOHN JACK GALLAGHER
I dont think it led to any dates, but it did lead year after being named a Blade Most a Blade Most Eligible Single did it lead
to some lighthearted, affectionate teasing Eligible Single? to any dates? What is your relationship status now, one
from friends. Engaged It was a cool experience. I got to meet some year after being named a Blade Most
Any advice to this years winners? Where/how did you meet? amazing people and earn a few cool dates. Eligible Single?
Take a great picture and enjoy cracking We met a while ago but we were both in Any advice to this years winners? Alone Again, Naturally Gilbert OSullivan.
sarcastic jokes about how eligible you are. relationships at the time. Last year we were Have fun! Enjoy every minute of the How was the experience of being named
nally both single and now its a thing. celebration. a Blade Most Eligible Single did it lead
SASANKA JINADASA How was the experience of being named to any dates?
a Blade Most Eligible Single did it lead ADAM SMITH Mashup: Protect Ya Neck Wu Tang Clan, I
What is your relationship status now, one to any dates? Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves
year after being named a Blade Most It was fun, my anc tells her friends that I What is your relationship status now, one Me) Whitney Houston and Precious & Few
Eligible Single? was one of the most eligible singles. Its a year after being named a Blade Most Climax
Still single! conversation starter. Eligible Single? Any advice to this years winners?
How was the experience of being named Any advice to this years winners? I am still single. Tears Dry On Their Own Amy Winehouse
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CHERIE NUIT
Lots of booze, plenty of dancing and a and how this manifests karmically and
thick layer of glitter on every surface. scientically.
Although, to be honest, I used to be a
wedding oral designer, so I am a little Whats your advice for LGBT
over weddings. Sorry yall. movement leaders?
Now, more so than ever, we must
What non-LGBT issue are you most strengthen our stance and act as a voice
passionate about? for those who dont have one, or are
I am particularly passionate about afraid to speak up. Fear is permeating
rights for sex workers. It is an outrage the country, its our job as individuals
that in this country we cannot provide in the public eye to take a rm stance.
emotional, physical or nancial safety for In the words of Maya Angelou, we must
those within the sex worker community. stay angry, but never bitter. We must
use that anger to ght and allow our love
What historical outcome would you for humanity to propel us forward.
change?
Two words: NO TRUMP What would you walk across hot coals
for?
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BIRCHMERE Whats been the most memorable pop Cheese? Im a really big fan of cheese. I
culture moment of your lifetime? would do a lot of things for cheese. But
As a performer in the burlesque world, really, I would walk across hot coals to
By JOEY DiGULIELMO its so delightful to see my dear friends ght for what I believe in. Im not the
joeyd@washblade.com showing up as naked lady #2 or sex sort of individual that can sit complacent
shower girl in many popular TV shows. I while so much injustice permeates our
Angie Pontani and her burlesque troupe return for the 10th annual think were proud to represent the sexy, nation.
Burlesque-A-Pades at the Birchmere (3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va.) naked, sparkly universe. In the world of
on Valentines Day (Tuesday, Feb. 14). Netix and chill, I nd endless joy in What LGBT stereotype annoys you
The show, dubbed Loveland this year, features Pontani and several New being able to say, Oh, did you watch the most?
York-based performers such as Albert Cadabra, the Peek-a-Boo Revue, sister last episode of Orange is the New Black? Am I allowed to just say The L Word?
Helen Pontani, the Maine Attraction and more. Most hail from New York, but My friend was the one banging Nicky. We dont all sit around at the juice bar
joining them will be MC Cherie Nuit, a Baltimore resident who works in both gossiping like mean girls. Im not even
burlesque and as a college educator and administrator. On what do you insist? sure I know where the closest juice bar
As a performance artist, I love that it breaks down the boundaries of Dialogue and the power of compassion. is. Maybe you can tell me, maybe Im just
sexuality, the Chicago native says. I love that I can explore a variety of not plugged in enough to know where
subjects through sensuality and use my body as a political weapon. Also I love What was your last Facebook post or these juice bar friends are.
to get naked, so thats a plus. Tweet?
Nuit, the shows stage kitten manages Burlesque-a-Pades and oers I posted a ier and photo for my Whats your favorite LGBT movie?
banter between acts. Shes been performing burlesque for ve years and is upcoming show next week in Alexandria, Blue is the Warmest Color gave me
especially looking forward to this years performance. A serious car accident Va., at the Birchmere: Burlesque in some serious feels recently. However,
prevented her from doing Burlesque-a-Pades last year and shes thrilled to Loveland starring Angie Pontani and that being said, The Birdcage and
be back. Tickets are $29.50 for the 7:30 p.m. show. Details at birchmere.com. a bevy of beauties! Im so excited for Velvet Goldmine are pretty much on
Nuit lives in Baltimores Remington neighborhood with her partner, Pat the show because it features a cast constant loop in our household.
Brennan. She enjoys painting, sculpting, hiking and hanging out with her from across the East Coast. It is one
burlesque family in her free time. Valentines Day tradition that I would be Whats the most overrated social
devastated to miss out on! custom?
Having previously worked in the
If your life were a book, what would wedding industry, I pretty much think
the title be? that most customs tied to weddings are
How long have you been out and who McKinnon kick ass in the eld of comedy! More, Please! antiquated and mildly oensive.
was the hardest person to tell? I was told when I was in high school
I have been out for eight years, and that women couldnt be funny and that If science discovered a way to change What trophy or prize do you most
honestly, it was the hardest to explain I couldnt be sexy and intelligent. I pride sexual orientation, what would you covet?
to my mother. As someone that is both myself on breaking that stereotype do? I have a fully rhinestoned banana on
self-labeled as queer and pansexual, through everything that I do in my art Fight for the rights of all of those who a pedestal in my home that I won for
it was challenging for my mom to and actions. will now be pressured by their family, a burlesque act I did wherein I had a
understand. She is a wonderful woman religious groups, societal communities talking Fannypack vagina. Mull over that
and I adore her, but she still struggles Whats Baltimores best nightspot, and peers to adhere to a sexuality that for a little bit.
with it to this day. It is surprising, past or present? doesnt align with their heart. If this was
because shes surrounded with drag and Oh gosh, how I miss the Hippo! I have to take place, we would have a hard What do you wish youd known at 18?
performance art, but she only sees the so many memories of waking up with battle ahead of us and I would be sad Stop straightening your bangs.
binary of sexuality. whiplash from overexertion and dancing when the insurmountable pressures that
at the Hippo. Currently, I am loving the youth would face as a result. Why Baltimore?
Whos your LGBT hero? Crown for performance art, queer DJs For everything that it is and everything
As a performer with a passion for and some delicious kimchi fries! What do you believe in beyond the its not. I love Baltimore for the gaps
comedy, I am always so proud to physical world? it leaves for growth and the space it
see women like Jane Lynch or Kate Describe your dream wedding. I believe in the laws of cause and eect, provides for nurturing creativity.
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HOLLY TWYFORD as Martha in Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf. She gives the role a tender edge.
Twyford shines in Woolf;
Baby is come-to-Jesus
And while I might like to have seen this
production in a more intimate setting, its
an especially memorable take on Albees
family drama most-produced play.
But the true star of any Albee work is
By PATRICK FOLLIARD the playwrights brilliant dialogue (some
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VALENTINES DAY WITH Synetic unveils Taming of the Shrew
KENNY LATTIMORE
Synetic Theater (1800 S. Bell St., Arlington, Va.) presents Shakespeares classic
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comedy The Taming of the Shrew Feb. 15-March 19.
The Taming of the Shrew stars Irina Tsikurishvili, Ryan Sellers, Alex Mills
THEHAMILTONDC.COM and Chris Galindo. Showtimes are Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Mary Wilson at
Sundays at 2 p.m. General admission tickets start at $35 and student tickets start
at $15. Senior citizens and military receive $5 o.
Blues Alley Feb. 16-19
For more details, visit synetictheater.org.
Motown legend Mary Wilson performs
a four-night engagement at Blues Alley
(1073 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) Feb. 16-19.
Wilson is best known as the founding
member of the Supremes. Her solo
work includes three studio albums and
one live album. Shes also penned three
autobiographies about her life as a
Supreme. Tickets range from $40-45.
For a complete list of dates and times,
visit bluesalleylive.com.
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Deadly 1973 hate crime arson was the deadliest known attack on a The re happened in 1973, Camina Regina left to go around the corner to pick
gay club in American LGBT history. says, so even the youngest of the patrons up her wallet. In the few moments that
recalled in new documentary On June 24, 1973, someone deliberately were now in their late 50s or early 60s. passed, thats when the re happened.
set re to a gay bar in New Orleans, killing There was the AIDS crisis, so we lost a lot She returned to nd the bar in ames and
By BRIAN T. CARNEY 32 people. There was a primary suspect, of people who had a direct recollection she didnt know what had happened to
but he was never arrested. of the re. Then you add in Hurricane Reggie until she went to the hospital that
Tell your boss youre taking a long lunch The tragedy was met with callous Katrina, archival material was destroyed night. Its a story of true love.
on Thursday. On Feb. 16, the Library of indierence by local ocials, including and people were scattered. Camina notes that he reached out
Congress will host the D.C. premiere the police, Mayor Maurice Landrieu, The rst interview Camina lmed for to both Adams and Perry after the
of Upstairs Inferno, a powerful new Governor Edwin Edwards and, most the documentary was the Rev. Troy Perry, Pulse Massacre last June. All three were
documentary about a nearly forgotten notably Archbishop Philip Michael founder of the Metropolitan Community horried to see history repeat itself.
piece of LGBT history, the tragic re at the Hannan who refused to hold a memorial Church. Since several members of the That sense of history is why Camina
UpStairs Lounge in New Orleans in 1973. service for the victims of the re. New Orleans MCC were killed in the re, cares so much about Upstairs Inferno,
The movie will screen at noon in the I was shocked, Camina says. I had including two members of the clergy, Perry especially in the current political climate.
Pickford Theatre in the James Madison never heard of it. This was a benchmark came to the city to help his congregants and As more and more alternative facts
Building. Openly gay director Robert moment in LGBT history. This was up there the community deal with the aftermath. pop up, we have to share the real facts, the
Camina will be on hand to discuss the lm. with Stonewall but nobody had heard The crew and I were in tears hearing real history, he says. We cant go back to
This is Caminas second full-length about it. I thought that needed to change. him speak, Camina says. I love hearing the horrible level of callousness that was
feature, and his second lm to be honored A Texas native, Camina began by him talk. Thats powerful history. displayed by the police and the church
by the Library of Congress. His previous researching gay life in the Big Easy in 1973. The last person Camina interviewed on at the time of the tragedy. We need to
movie, Raid of the Rainbow Lounge, People often think that New Orleans lm was the legendary New Orleans drag remember our history and to honor the
screened there in 2014. The acclaimed was much more liberal. Thats what I performer Regina Adams, whose lover memory of those who perished. We can
movie chronicled a controversial raid on thought going in, he says. But it was Reggie Adams died in the re. Regina met look to the past and draw on the strength
a gay bar in Fort Worth, Texas in 2009. pointed out to me that the French Quarter Reggie at the UpStairs Lounge, one of the of those who came before us.
Raid was a hit on the festival circuit may be more liberal, but while the French few places in the city that would welcome
and a chance encounter at a screening Quarter is in New Orleans, New Orleans a gay interracial couple. UPSTAIRS INFERNO SCREENING
gave Camina the inspiration for this movie. is not the French Quarter. The city is a They had a lot of obstacles but they Thursday, Feb. 16
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Camina met David Golden, who told him microcosm for the South. It was dicult loved each other immensely, Camina Library of Congress
about the re and became a producer of to live your life openly. says. They were together at the UpStairs Pickford Theater (third oor of the James
the new movie. Before the Pulse Massacre Camina also began tracking down Lounge on the night of the re. They Madison Building)
Free
in Orlando last June, the New Orleans survivors. That was a challenge. realized they had left their wallets at home. Details at loc.gov/loc/events or 202-707-5502
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BILL MAY and partner KANAKO SPENDLOVE in performance and during a training session.
PERFORMANCE PHOTO BY LIZ CORMAN PHOTOGRAPHY; USE WITH PERMISSION; TRAINING PHOTO BY KEVIN MAJOROS
Athlete Bill May nds new I was pretty stubborn and was Underwood, and nd a new partner in and became his new mixed-duet partner.
determined to stay in the sport I loved, Christina Jones for the technical routine. In their rst competition together at the
hope after decades of exile May says. I still wanted to do it even With only eight months to train and with UANA Pan American Championships in
if it meant I would never be allowed to Underwood seven months pregnant, they Puerto Rico last September, they brought
By KEVIN MAJOROS compete in the Olympics. I took inspiration had their work cut out for them. When the home the gold for the United States in the
from friends on the swim team that time came, they faced down nine teams mixed-duet free routine. They have been
Sometimes it just takes one person to continued to compete even though they on the world stage in Kazan with May and named to the U.S. national synchro team
initiate a major change. But it takes time. would never make it to the Olympic level. Jones winning the gold in the mixed-duet through 2020.
In the world of synchronized swimming, May gained approval from FINA technical routine and May and Underwood Along with aiming for a chance to be
that person is Bill May. to compete in duet events in several taking the silver in the mixed-duet free included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, May
May, who left home at age 16 to live with competitions such as the 1998 Goodwill routine. It was a long-awaited triumph and Spendlove are hoping to propose new
a host family in Santa Clara, Calif., where he Games (silver), the 1999 Swiss Open (gold) just for May to compete in a sanctioned rules and requirements for mixed duets.
could train, has for years been an advocate and the 1999 French Open (gold). He was synchro world championships. The mixed-duet free program shouldnt
for male inclusion in the heretofore all- named the U.S. Synchronized Swimming After spending two weeks at the world be judged the same way as same-sex
female world of the sport. And nally, there Athlete of the Year in 1998 and 1999 and championships, I realized that I wanted to duets. We have connections, lifts and
are signs that the tide is turning. would go onto win the Grand Slam at the see more mixed-duet teams competing throws that they dont include in same-sex
During a panel discussion at the recent 2000 Jantzen Nationals. and I wanted to see more mixed teams duets, May says. What we are doing takes
International Swimming Federation (known Because of the lack of support he swimming dierently than their female more strength not to mention that the
as FINA or the Federation Internationale received from his own sports national counterparts, May says. roles are dierent, as opposed to being a
de Natation) congress in Ontario, Canada, federation, he was not allowed to compete Now that the ball is rolling again, May mirror image. We also dont want to be a
longtime sports activist and Olympic at the 2004 Athens Olympics as they never is determined to push for mixed duets in direct comparison to same-sex duets as it
swimming gold medalist, Donna de Varona, led for an inclusion. The President of the the Olympics. He is one of many people would be a hindrance to growth.
pointed out that diversity will result in United States Synchronized Swimming who are working with U.S. Synchronized A few months after their success in
growth for the aquatics community. Federation at the time, Ginny Jasontek, Swimming, FINA and the International Puerto Rico, May and Spendlove headed
Synchronized swimming remains as the stated, We cannot allow men to compete Olympic Committee for inclusion. The 2016 to Panama to host a mixed-duet synchro
only FINA sport not equally represented in a womens sport. Rio Olympics have passed by and the target clinic. It was an attempt to draw more of
by both sexes. As of the most recent 2016 Bill May traveled to Athens in 2004 as a is now for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. the Americas into the sport as it is already
Olympics in Rio, men are not allowed to spectator to cheer on his teammates and Both of Mays mixed-duet partners gaining momentum in Europe.
compete in synchronized swimming events. then gracefully retired from the sport. retired after the 2015 World Championships Currently the duo is training four hours a
May started the sport by training and By the next year, he was performing ve in Kazan and he began the search for a day, six days a week in the pool along with
performing with two New York teams, the days a week, two shows a night in the new partner shortly after returning to Las their duties performing with Cirque. Their
Syracuse Synchro Cats and the Oswego Las Vegas water-based production O by Vegas. He didnt have to search far as his next big competition is the FINA World
Lakettes. After moving to California, he Cirque Du Soleil. future duet partner had been swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary in
tried out for the nationally renowned Fast-forward to November, 2014 when right in front of him all along. July where they will compete in both the
Santa Clara Aquamaids and earned a the news arrived that FINA had passed Kanako Kitao Spendlove won a silver technical and free mixed duets. Hopefully,
spot on their junior squad. an inclusion to allow for the rst time, medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics in that will bring them a step closer to
It was 1996 and as a young gay man, he two mixed-duet events at the 2015 FINA the synchro team competition for Japan. inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
was undaunted by the challenges facing World Championships in Kazan, Russia. They had originally met at a junior open Both of us love this sport, love
him in a sport that wasnt accepting of It was a major rst step for a possible meet at the America Cup in 1996. She performing and want to add a new
men. He wouldnt be allowed to compete inclusion in future Olympics. A mad had been working with May at Cirque dynamic to synchro, May says. We
in most sanctioned events with his scramble ensued to reunite May with his for almost 10 years and gave up her want to raise the level of athleticism and
teammates because of his gender. former free routine partner, Kristina Lum Japanese citizenship in December 2015 artistry to new heights.
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Filmmaker HUNTER LEE HUGHES uses poetry as a key to the psyche in his new lm.
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others. In 2011, Syd co-founded the neo- of a relationship from both points of view.
soul group the Internet, whose acclaimed 6LACKs contribution involves a much
2015 album Ego Death was nominated for harsher retribution than Syds he ends
a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary the song with an open-ended question
Album. Syd is still a part of the Internet
(with whom she will be performing at the
that presents an obstacle present in
many relationships: How we gon look 50th Anniversary
Fillmore in Silver Spring on Feb. 27), but
with Fin she clearly stakes her claim as a
for help when you dont know yourself?
Interesting that he gets the last word and Season
solo artist worthy of attention. Syds character leaves his accusations
Fin is hypnotic and low-key, Syds unchallenged. Maybe she agrees.
captivating voice adding a velvety
softness to the generally spare electronic
The nal track is Insecurities, in which Syd
delivers what seems to be a more personal CAMERON
beats. She maintains an aura of coolness,
keeping her emotions in check nothing
and revealing side to herself. She doesnt
shy away from her gayness, with lines like, CARPENTER
is overheated or overdone. Theres
plenty of sonic space for the listener to
You know I love you girl/maybe more than
I love myself/but in a perfect world/I would
and the International
appreciate the subtle complexities that be with somebody else. She wants to leave, Touring Organ
Syd and her collaborators lace throughout but her insecurities prevent her from making
the album. Syd co-wrote every track and the move. Every moment feels genuine. Its Fri, Mar 3, 8pm
produced much of the album along with
several top-notch collaborators.
intriguing that Syd would end such a self-
assured album with a song that expresses Strathmore
Album opener Shake Em O doubt and apprehension. Shes not about Extravagantly talented
establishes the equable mood with Syd false bravado or what one might expect from
delivering a lovely and understated vocal pop/R&B aiming for Top 40 radio. Syd isnt fantastical and memorable
over a stuttery rhythm and a simple afraid to be vulnerable, or one might say, real. New York Times
booming bass ri. Know is one of several Fin is emotionally honest and
Special thanks: Drs. Irene Roth and Vicken Poochikian
tracks that seem inuenced by 90s R&B musically alluring, a pleasurable listen
artists like Toni Braxton and Aaliyah. Syd that should earn Syd much praise and
sings in her whispery upper register, recognition. Its a strong debut for a 50th Anniversary Season Sponsors: Dr. Gary Mather and Ms. Christina Co Mather
reminiscent of Janet Jackson at times. young artist who is on a trajectory that WashingtonPerformingArts.org (202) 785-9727
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TODAY
Social in the City hosts an LGBT happy
hour at Bar Rouge lounge in the Kimpton
Rouge Hotel (1315 16th St., N.W.) tonight
from 7-9 p.m. No cover. For more
information, visit gogaydc.com.
East City Bookshop (645 Pennsylvania
Ave., S.E.) hosts OutWrite: An Evening
of Queer Readings tonight from 6-8 p.m.
Authors Everett Maroon, Risa Denenberg,
David Eye and Craig L. Gidney will read
their works. Joe Okonko moderates. For
more details, visit eastcitybookshop.com.
JR.s Bar and Grill (1519 17th St., N.W.)
hosts TAPS (Lights Out), a gay dance party,
tonight from midnight-3 a.m. Military
drink free from midnight-1 a.m. For more
information, visit jrsbar-dc.com.
Women in Their 20s and 30s, a social
discussion group for LBT and all women
interested in women, meets today at PHOTO BY DEREK BLANKS; COURTESY OF THE KENNEDY CENTER
the D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.)
from 8-9:30 p.m. All welcome to join. For PATTI LABELLE plays a special Valentines Day-themed show at the Birchmere on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
details, visit thedccenter.org.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11 SUNDAY, FEB. 12 TUESDAY, FEB. 14 poets will also read their own work. The
reading will be followed by a reception
Washington Blade hosts its Most D.C. Area Transmasculine Society Patti LaBelle performs with NSO Pops and book signing. For more details, visit
Eligible LGBT Singles Party at Town (2009 holds its trans health care access meeting for a Valentines Day celebration at the folger.edu/poetry
8th St., N.W.) tonight at 10 p.m. Meet the at Whitman-Walker Health (1525 14th St., Kennedy Center (2700 F St., N.W.) tonight
20 most eligible LGBT singles during the N.W.) today from 5-8 p.m. The meeting at 8 p.m. LaBelle and NSO Pops will give WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15
drag show and irt with them via Towns will focus on trans health care and surgery a one-night-only performance of love
Valentines message board. Drag show procedures from local trans masculine songs. Tickets range from $39-129. For The Tom Davoren Social Bridge
starts at 10:30 p.m. Cover is $12. For more individuals. Krisztina Eva Szabo, an more details, visit kennedy-center.org. Club meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the
details, visit washingtonblade.com/singles. attorney from Whitman-Walker, will give Story District presents Worst Date Dignity Center (721 8th St., S.E.) for social
Distrkt C holds its one-year anniversary a presentation about accessing trans- Ever: a Valentines Day Story Contest bridge. No partner needed. For more
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Im wondering if Im being played by my Im wondering why youve been such a big
boyfriend. rescuer to Jimmy. Thinking back over your
Jimmy is 22, much younger than me. life, is this a familiar pattern? Its worth your
We met when he was 18 and a freshman understanding why this dynamic holds any
at a local university. Im now 34 and well allure to you, because your behavior keeps world-renown singer
into my career. you stuck exactly where you are: thinking
Jimmy is estranged from his family (long
story involving religious right parents
you have to save someone else, and at the
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who arent thrilled to have a gay son) and taken advantage of.
hes been living with me practically since
we met. This means Ive been footing
Another awful truth: When you try to
rescue someone else, youre not the only
thursday, february 9
the bill for rent, food, clothes, vacation. one who gets resentful. The object of your
He paid for tuition with college loans. supposed assistance inevitably gets fed up
Lucky for me, the payments are deferred with your intrusive interventions. And then
because hes been unemployed since he the two of you are resentful. Not good.
graduated last year, so I dont have to To get out of a situation like the one
worry about paying them.
Its true that Jimmy grocery shops,
youre in, its tempting to make threats,
such as, if you dont change, its over.
award-winning drummer
often cooks dinner, walks our dog and But do you want to threaten someone
sometimes does laundry. But he isnt
doing anything in the way of looking for
you love with negative consequences
unless he does your bidding?
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a job.
Part of me thinks Im being petty to be
bothered about this. I make a good living
Id like to suggest a dierent route.
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to talk honestly with Jimmy about the
thursday, march 23
and can support us. But the other part of impact of his behavior on you and on
me is getting more and more annoyed. All your relationship and about what its like
my friends (even the ones who like Jimmy) to live with him behaving as he does. How
think hes taking advantage of me, and Im youre losing respect for him, wondering
starting to suspect that myself. if hes taking advantage and trying to
Ive been very encouraging about
his looking for a job, but he never gets
gure out what you should do.
Keep in mind that confronting others
legendary saxophonist
energized about searching. His major in
college doesnt lend itself to employment,
but Ive been scouring the job listing
does not make them change. We change
when we confront ourselves, making
the decision that we have to behave
jimmy heath
sites for months now in hope of nding
something hed like.
dierently if we want self respect. Your
words may have some impact on Jimmy, thursday, april 20
Nothing seems like it interests him and but only he can decide whether he wants
he tells me he isnt sure what he wants to be a grownup or not.
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