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Cites hostile social
comingsandgoings@washblade.com. media postings as
Congratulations to Ted Miller who recently
reason to avoid distraction
joined the Cancer Support Community (CSC) as Vice
President, Development and External Aairs. He By LOU CHIBBARO JR.
oversees the CSCs individual fundraising eorts, lchibbaro@washblade.com
special events and communications. He is also
charged with elevating CSCs patient-focused mission Theological College, a D.C.-based Catholic
through partnerships and cause marketing eorts. seminary aliated with the Districts Catholic
Before joining CSC, Miller served in the Obama University of America, created a stir on Friday,
TED MILLER
administration as the Chief of External Aairs PHOTO COURTESY OF MILLER
Sept. 15, when it announced it had rescinded
at the Corporation for National and Community its invitation for an LGBT-supportive priest to Theological College rescinded a speaking
Service, a federal agency that administers deliver an Oct. 4 speech on its campus. invitation from FATHER JAMES MARTIN.
AmeriCorps and provides $600 million in funding The decision to cancel the speech by PHOTO COURTESY FACEBOOK
to more than 3,000 nonprots. Fr. James Martin at an Alumni Day event
In 2014, Miller directed the 20th anniversary followed a urry of hostile social media
of AmeriCorps, which culminated in a White postings attacking Martin over his recently supported yesterdays decision.
House event with Presidents Obama and Clinton, published book, Building a Bridge, which The statement then quotes Catholic
simultaneous ceremonies in all 50 states; and calls for better understanding of the LGBT University President John Garvey as
digital engagement that reached 52 million community within the Catholic Church. comparing the campaign by groups
social media users in 24 hours. He also served AUSTIN TAYLOR In a Facebook posting on Sept. 15, Martin opposed to Fr. Martins speech at
PHOTO COURTESY OF TAYLOR
as a strategic adviser for partnerships with said the attacks against his scheduled Theological College to the same pressure
corporations and foundations whose nancial speaking engagement at Theological being applied by the left for universities
contributions enabled thousands of additional College and another Catholic organization to withdraw speaker invitations.
individuals to participate in AmeriCorps. in London were fueled by a campaign Universities and their related entities
Prior to that, Miller worked for NARAL Pro-Choice by an ultraconservative Catholic web should be places for the free, civil exchange
America as Director of Communications and Online commentary site called Church Militant. of ideas, Garvey said in the statement.
Advocacy Strategies. Before that, he served as Among other things, postings on the site Our culture is increasingly hostile to this
press secretary for the Oce of Senate Democratic referred to Martin as a homosexualist. idea. It is problematic that individuals and
Leader Tom Daschle and press secretary in the That campaign caused a storm of groups within our church demonstrate
CHASE SANDERS
Oce of Congressman Sherrod Brown of Ohio phone calls, emails and messages to this same inability to make distinctions
PHOTO COURTESY OF SANDERS
Congratulations also to Austin Taylor. He is Theological College, which included, and to exercise charity, Garvey said.
currently doing what those in politics consider I was told, people screaming at the Francis DeBernardo, executive director of
Gods work hes a eld organizer helping to receptionists who answer the phone, the LGBT supportive Catholic organization
elect Wendy Gooditis who is running for the House of Delegates in Virginias 10th Martin said in his Facebook message. New Ways Ministry, called the decision
district. Taylor said, I am a committed Democrat and heard about Wendys race In its own statement last week, Theological to rescind Martins speaking invitation at
only weeks ago. After talking to Wendy herself, doing my research, and realizing College said its rector, Rev. Gerald Theological College a devastating blow to
how important this race really is, I packed up my car and moved six hours up McBrearity, made the reluctant decision to the Catholic Church, academic freedom,
from Bristol, Va., so I could help make a dierence where it counts. disinvite Martin as a speaker in the interest and pastoral outreach to LGBT people.
Field organizers are the lifeblood of politics. The job is to organize and mobilize of avoiding distraction and controversy. The decision is an impotent one in which
the ground game and overall eld work. That includes recruiting volunteers In no way does this decision signal the seminarys leaders reveal that they are
on a weekly basis to canvass and phonebook and building relationships with approval or agreement with the powerless to stand up to commentators
community leaders, volunteers, and voters to help strategize and implement comments or accusations that the various whose views are beyond the mainstream
eective messaging. Field organizers create events and generally work 12 hours social media sites have made over the of Catholic thought, DeBernardo said in
a day, seven days a week. But as Taylor said, Hey, thats politics and someones recent weeks, the statement says. a statement. It reveals cowardice on the
got to do it. Wendy is lucky he is there. In an action likely to be viewed by LGBT part of the seminarys administrators who
Finally, congratulations also to Chase Sanders who recently began his new Catholics as a positive development, Catholic do not have integrity to withstand pressure
position as Events Manager for Leadership Greater Washington (LGW). There, University issued a separate statement from outside forces, and instead opt for
he supports cross-departmental eorts in the LGW events space and helps disassociating itself from Theological Colleges censorship instead of discussion, he said.
facilitate the management of the various programming and events aspects of decision to disinvite Martin as a speaker. DeBernardo noted that at least two
their multiple leadership programs.The goal of LGW is to bring leaders together The Catholic University statement notes cardinals and a bishop have praised
to make a positive community impact in the Washington Metropolitan region. that Martin is the editor at large for the Jesuit Martins book.
Prior to joining LGW, Sanders produced events for the National Gay and magazine America and serves as an adviser to One of those cardinals, Kevin Farrell, is the
Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. There, he helped organize and run innovative the Vaticans Secretariat for Communications. head of Congregation for Laity, Family, and
programming and their inspiring gala dinners. Sanders says, I enjoy challenging This decision does not reect the Life at the Vatican, according to DeBernardo.
myself and using my events skills and creativity to provide memorable Universitys policy on inviting speakers to What could possibly motivate the seminary
experiences for the individuals who belong to the organizations I work for. He campus, nor does it reect the specic rector, Fr. Gerald McBrearity, to feel that he
began his D.C. career with Public Media Platform, a non-prot startup. counsel received from the University and could not let a speaker with the impressive
leadership, the statement says. We regret credentials and Vatican approval that Fr.
the implication that Catholic University Martin has to speak in an academic setting?
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Experts fear respect for two core sovereign duties: To respect people from natural disasters, corrupt on bureaucracy and process.
the interests of their own people and governments, and civil war. Stern said Trumps use of the word
sovereignty will lead to the rights of every other sovereign As an organization that serves as a reform in his speech is in fact code
ignoring human rights nation. This is the beautiful vision of this watchdog on the U.N., we know that for stripping the human rights system of
institution, and this is foundation for sovereignty is a term loaded with negative much-needed resources.
By CHRIS JOHNSON cooperation and success. meaning, Stern said. Sovereignty is We believe the only reform that
cjohnson@washblade.com LGBT groups found that emphasis often an excuse for states to ignore their is truly needed puts LGBTIQ people
on sovereignty troubling because they obligation to protect the human rights of and all vulnerable groups at the
President Trump is receiving predictably appear to y in the face of a U.S. policy individuals, especially those that are most center of U.N. governance, human
bad reviews from LGBT foreign policy seeking to secure LGBT rights overseas marginalized and vulnerable. rights, and programs, Stern said.
experts for remarks he made Tuesday even if that means demanding sovereign Also raising eyebrows was Trumps The reform and resources we need
before the United Nations in which he governments make changes to those laws. use of the word reform in his United would elevate the rights of the worlds
denounced rogue nations for bad Ty Cobb, director of HRC Global, took Nations speech as he reminded the most marginalized, open space for
behavior, taunted loser terrorists and to Twitter to say Trumps words about international body the United States meaningful civil society participation,
threatened to totally destroy North Korea. respecting sovereignty and other cultures is responsible for 22 percent of its and invest in climate justice.
In his rst address before the 72nd Session were just an excuse to ignore anti-LGBT funding. (According to Politifact, thats Trump, who has issued a travel ban
of the United Nations General Assembly, human rights abuses. actually an understatement from Trump placing Americas refugee program on
Trump said respecting national sovereignty Trump wants US to lead by example because many U.S. agencies support hold, also outlined a plan during his
was paramount to U.S. foreign policy. & stop interfering w/ other cultures. the U.N. outside the regular budget, speech in which the United States would
Our success depends on a coalition #LGBTQ human rights violations often including about $2.2 billion a year toward seek to repatriate refugees coming to
of strong and independent nations that justied by culture. #unga peacekeeping activities.) its shores, saying that policy is better
embrace their sovereignty to promote Jessica Stern, executive director of We also thank the Secretary General for both countries where people are
security, prosperity, and peace for OutRight Action International, said in a for recognizing that the United Nations eeing and countries accepting the
themselves and for the world, Trump statement Trumps repeated use of the word must reform if it is to be an eective migrants. Eleanor Acer, director of
said. We do not expect diverse countries sovereignty in his speech underscored partner in confronting threats to refuge protections for the pro-LGBT
to share the same cultures, traditions, that his political agenda promotes political sovereignty, security, and prosperity. Human Rights First, said in a statement
or even systems of government. But we isolationism and undermines the global Trump said. Too often the focus of this the refugee policy Trump proposes is a
do expect all nations to uphold these cooperation that protects vulnerable organization has not been on results, but false and shortsighted choice.
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because theyre accepting and love title be?
visiting and meeting my friends in D.C. Finding Home. This describes both
my journey from Ireland to America as
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Martina Navratilova is the rst person I
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WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY past or present? What do you believe in beyond the
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other Friday. Its worth a trip if you dont after love.
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Desmond McKenna
Describe your dream wedding. movement leaders?
Small, intimate, destination Never give up.
What non-LGBT issue are you most What would you walk across hot
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The local Realtor answers 20 gay questions As an immigrant who is now an My friends
American citizen, I believe America is
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO at its best when we welcome everyone. What LGBT stereotype annoys you most?
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Desmond McKenna likes to dispel a notion he says many have they fear
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McKenna holds rst-time homebuyer workshops quarterly at his D.C. Home you change? Does The First Wives Club count?
Buzz oce in Columbia Heights and nds that many clients are unaware of The District lost a lot of its history with the
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inspectors at the workshops have a wealth of good information for prospective Princess Dianas death. For many Americans from the mayor on my windshield. An
homebuyers. this was devastating and it hit even closer to unlimited parking pass would be the
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now I have expanded to a much broader audience. What do you wish youd known at 18?
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McKenna came to Washington 18 years ago to help open a hotel. Hes single to others? self to have the courage to start earlier.
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region this weekend.
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Broadway chanteuse
Kelli OHara makes regional debut this weekend
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With six Tony nominations to her credit joined by students from Masons School She followed those shows with Sweet Virginia for the night, OHara hopes that
including a well-deserved win in 2015 of Music for one special number and she Smell of Success opposite John Lithgow, those attending can put any political feelings
for her portrayal as Anna in the revival of is looking forward to that song. and Dracula. Next, shell be seen on aside and just concentrate on the arts.
The King and I Kelli OHara has been Being an artist is one of the most stage Nov. 15-19 at New Yorks City I feel at a loss lately about how
one of Broadways most beloved leading collaborative joys of my life, she says. Center for a week-long concert staging of separate we feel as a nation and as
ladies for the past decade. Its what its all about for me. It makes so Brigadoon opposite Patrick Wilson. human beings, OHara says. One thing
The stage star has had memorable much sense for me to nd new artists to I love these bursts of artistry when many I have always hoped is that art can bring
turns in shows such as The Light in the make music with whenever I can. people can come together and throw up a us together, if even for an evening. I hope
Piazza, South Pacic, The Bridges of Originally from Oklahoma, OHara show quickly and hopefully well and have we can come together for a night of music
Madison County and The Pajama Game. received a degree in opera and after a great time, she says. I love supporting and be reminded that love is the answer.
On Saturday, Sept. 23, OHara will make winning the State Metropolitan Opera City Centers/Encore and am excited to There are two ways to purchase tickets
her headlining debut at the George Mason Competition, moved to New York and work with Patrick Wilson and Christopher for the event. Ticket and sponsorship
Center for the Arts as part of the annual enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Institute. She Wheeldon on this great old score. packages to the full ARTS by George! benet
ARTSby George!Benet. On the night, she made her Broadway debut in Jekyll & Hyde OHara will also be appearing next event, which starts at 5 p.m. and includes
will be performing Broadway hits, classic as a replacement ensemble member. season on the Netix hit show, 13 Reasons the concert are available at artsbygeorge.
pop songs and American standards. It was fast and unremarkable although Why. She admits balancing theater and TV gmu.edu or single tickets ($60-100) to the
My performance will be a mix of exhilarating, but the very next show I did opportunities is important to her. concert portion only, starting at 8 p.m. are
personal stories and a diverse mix of just a few months later was Sondheims As artists, we are constantly inspired to available at cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/2489.
songs from my career and childhood, Follies, and that experience with folks like learn and try new things, new genres of art,
she says. Having art in my life and in my Judith Ivey, Blyth Danner, Polly Bergen, Betty she says. This year, I am shooting this TV KELLI OHARA
education has made me a better person. Garrett and Joan Roberts, among others, show and singing Cosi Fan Tutte at the MET ARTS by George! benet
Im certain of it. I love the idea of sharing was so magical, she says. Like a dream and doing a musical. Its like a dream to stretch GMUs Center for the Arts
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establishments who want to continue an learned and thought of all the history that I each strengthens the other. I hope to continue 8 p.m.
arts tradition. was now becoming a part of. And Sondheim to have these diverse opportunities. Saturday, Sept. 23
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The Latino GLBT History Project
hosts its 12th annual Hispanic LGBTQ
Heritage Awards at Human Rights
Campaign (1640 Rhode Island Ave., N.W.)
tonight from 6-8:30 p.m. LGBT leaders
Esther Hidalgo, Johny Vasquez and Aaron
Renee Rodriguez will be honored. Food
and drinks will be provided. Admission
is free but donations will be accepted
at the door. For more information, visit
facebook.com/latinoglbthistory.
Gamma D.C., a support group for men
in mixed-orientation relationships, meets
at Luther Place Memorial Church (1226
Vermont Ave., N.W.) today from 7:30-
9:30 p.m. The group is for men who are
attracted to men but are currently, or were
at one point, in relationships with women.
Meeting locations are in private residences. PHOTO COURTESY OF DCCFF
For more information about the group and Rebels of the Neon God, a movie from gay director Tsai Ming-Liang, will be screened at Landmark E Street Cinema Sunday, Sept. 24 as part of the
location, visit gammaindc.org. D.C. Chinese Film Festival.
Professionals in the City and AGLA host
seated speed dating for gay men at the
Hilton Inn (1620 Prince St., Alexandria, Marthas Table. There will also be drink at Landmark E Street Cinema (555 11th history is being integrated into NPS work.
Va.) tonight from 7-9 p.m. There will be specials, including mimosa pitchers, from St., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Hannah Melvin, founder of Pride Outside,
three-hour complimentary valet parking 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, visit $12.50. The D.C. Chinese Film Festival will also speak about the importance
for anyone who purchases two drinks or facebook.com/duplexdiner. takes place over four days from Thursday, of inclusive outdoor opportunities for
other items from the bar or restaurant. Uproar Lounge & Restaurant (639 Sept. 21 through today, screening eight everyone. For more information, visit
Tickets are $30. For more details, visit Florida Ave., N.W.) hosts Sweatpants & lms. The festival pass is $59.99 and gives pride-outside.org.
prosinthecity.com. Viagra, a gay dance party, tonight from access to all eight lms. For a complete list Log Cabin Republicans celebrate its 40th
D.C. Rawhides hosts a happy hour at 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Wolfgang Fultz will make of lm screenings, visit dcchineselm.com. anniversary with the Spirit of Lincoln at Trump
Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) tonight from 6-11 a special appearance and DJ Matt Pierce International Hotel (1100 Pennsylvania Ave.,
p.m. Dance lessons are $5 and start at 6:30 will play music. Sweatpants are preferred MONDAY, SEPT. 25 N.W.) tonight. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. and
p.m. Free open dancing begins at 9:30 p.m. attired but speedos and other form- dinner starts at 7 p.m. Carly Fiorina will give
Entry ends at 9:30 p.m. Drink specials run tting attire is acceptable. Admission is Katy Perry stops by Capitol One Arena the keynote address. Congressman Charlie
until 11 p.m. Admission is free. For more free. For more details, visit facebook. (601 F St., N.W.) tonight at 7 p.m. Noah Dent and Congressman Scott Taylor will
information, visit facebook.com/dcrawhides. com/uproarloungedc. Cyrus opens the show. Doors open at be the special guests. Tickets are $250. For
Virginia PrideFest is on Browns Island 8 p.m. Tickets range from $50-434. For more details, visit logcabin.org/lcr-spirit-of-
SATURDAY, SEPT. 23 (500 Tredegar St., Richmond, Va.) today more information, visit ticketmaster.com. lincoln-event.
from noon-8 p.m. For a complete list of The Lambda Bridge Club meets at
Art All Night will span across the events, visit vapride.org/pridefest217. TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Dignity Center
neighborhoods of Congress Heights, The Gay Mens Health Collaborative (721 8th St., S.E.) for duplicate bridge. No
Dupont Circle, H Street, North Capitol and and Us Helping Us hosts its annual D.C. Strokes Rowing Club holds its reservations required and new comers
Shaw tonight from 7 p.m.-3 a.m. Visual summer cookout at Virginia Highlands monthly happy hour at Nellies Sports welcome. If you need a partner, call 703-
and performing arts will be celebrated Park (1600 S Hayes St., Arlington, Va.) Bar (900 U St., N.W.) tonight from 6:30- 407-6540.
in painting, photography, fashion, music, today from noon-6 p.m. There will be free 8:30 p.m. There will be food and drink
dance, theater, photography, sculpture, food and games. For more details, visit specials. For more details, visit facebook. THURSDAY, SEPT. 28
crafts and more. LGBT artists on display will facebook.com/thegmhccrew. com/dcstrokes.
include Michael Crossett, Charlie Gaynor, LezLink Events hosts a womens speed Uproar Lounge & Restaurant (639
Branddave, Stephen Benedicto, Betto SUNDAY, SEPT. 24 dating and mixer at Busboys and Poets Florida Ave., N.W.) hosts a Will & Grace
Ortiz, Colin Winterbottom and Lisa Marie (2021 14th St., N.W.) tonight from 6:30- premiere watch party tonight from 8-10
Thalhammer. For a complete list of shows Comedian Jen Kirkman brings her All 9:30 p.m. There will also be tips and p.m. There will be three TVs on the rst
and activities, visit artallnightdc.com. New Material, Girl Tour to the Howard resources on how to foster a healthy oor, two TVs and a projector on the
18th & U Duplex Diner (2004 18th St., Theatre (620 T St., N.W.) tonight at 8 p.m. dating relationship. For more information, second oor and four TVs on the rooftop.
N.W.) hosts Haute Dish, a drag brunch Paris Sashay will perform an opening set. visit facebook.com/lezlinkevents. Guests can enjoy an extended happy
fundraiser for Marthas Table, today Doors open at 6 p.m. VIP tickets are $40 hour with shot specials. For more details,
from 1-4 p.m. Performers include KC B. and include reserved seating. General WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 27 visit facebook.com/uproarloungedc.
Yonce, Goldie Grigio, Febreze, Fun Fety, admission tickets are $22.50 in advance Shaws Tavern (520 Florida Ave., N.W.)
Annie G. OPlasty, Jenna Slide, Tabeeda and $26 day of show. Seating is rst Pride Outside hosts the LGBTQ hosts a Will & Grace trivia and watch
Deadhorse. Tom ColliciHo hosts. DJ Pad come, rst served. For more information, Community and the Outdoors at party tonight from 7:30-11 p.m. Will
Thai Lakshmi will spin tracks. Tickets are visit thehowardtheatre.com. Patagonia (1048 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.) & Grace trivia starts at 7:30 p.m. with
$40 and include one select brunch entre D.C. Chinese Film Festival screens tonight from 7-9 p.m. Megan Springate of prizes. There will also be Will & Grace-
of choice, one champagne cocktail or Rebels of the Neon God, a lm by openly the National Park Service will discuss the themed cocktails. For more information,
glass of Pinot Grigio and a donation to gay Taiwanese lmmaker Tsai Ming-Liang, NPS LGBTQ Theme Study and how LGBT visit facebook.com/shawstavern.
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Lpez came out to his parents.
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When the conversation reached a very
Co-presented by the D.C. Commission on the dramatic moment, he says, there was
Arts and Humanities, the Shakespeare Theatre a pause and then my father said, Well,
Company, and Washington Performing Arts you were born on June 28 so it all makes
sense. My birthday is also gay Pride day
in Madrid, the city where I grew up. The
seriousness of the moment was lost
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Playwright NANDO LOPEZ says all his plays
successful novel that he wrote as a have gay sensibility even when theres not a
teenager featured a gay protagonist and gay character.
his work has continued to have if not gay
characters then gay sensibilities.
From the start my sexuality has played Similarly, GALA gives me total freedom to
a part in my writing, says Lpez, 40. Its write what I want. If the adaptation works
impossible for it not to. Im gay and thats thats good and if it fails its my fault.
my way of experiencing love and life. Lpezs connection with GALA began
His ever-increasing body of work several years ago when director Jos
includes subsequent novels, theatrical Luis Arellano tapped him to write an
pieces and adaptations of classic Spanish adaptation of late gay playwright and
plays. Currently, Lopezs scintillating martyr Federico Garca Lorcas Yerma,
adaption of Jos Zorrillas Don Juan the gripping tale of a childless woman
Tenorio is playing at GALA Hispanic living in rural Spain. The production went
Theatre, the esteemed company housed on to win the 2016 Helen Hayes Award for
in a pleasingly renovated slice of the outstanding play.
historic Tivoli Theatre in Columbia Heights. Classic Spanish works involve many
Staged by out director Jos Carrasquillo, characters and complicated stories, he says.
the production features a compelling cast He respects the originals but looks for
led by Iker Lastra in the title role. their essence while rewriting, simplifying
When GALAs producing artistic director plot lines and streamlining casts. Like
Hugo Medrano asked Lpez to adapt Zorrillas play, Lpezs adaptation is also
Zorrillas 1844 play about the devious written in verse.
lothario who leaves a wake of destruction After his recent week-long stay in D.C.
in his path, Lpez was initially surprised. for the opening, Lpez has returned to
I have a problem with the title Madrid where he lives with his husband, a
character. I dont like him. I agreed to trained architect who works as a translator
write an adaption on condition that I for the European Union. Lpez is currently
could look into this classic and write nishing up his latest novel and awaiting
something personal. I changed the female the opening of The Age of Rage, his new
characters. I didnt want weak women. English language play that involves themes
Unlike Zorrillas version in which Don of racism, violence and homophobia
Juan nds religious redemption, here among 21st century teenagers.
Don Juan achieves redemption through Looking forward, Lpez hopes to continue
his conquest Doa Ins, endowing the his relationship with GALA and D.C.
teenage girl with power. I believe in GALAs work. Its a
Don Juan is complex. He primarily particularly important at this time to have
loves himself, but he pursues women a meeting place for Hispanic culture,
and shares a sexual attraction with his Lopez says. I thank GALA for that and
rival Don Luis (Peter Pereyra). Don Juan is for introducing me to Washington. In my
denitely bisexual. experience, its been an open minded and
Like many GALA oerings, Don Juan welcoming city.
is performed in Spanish with English
surtitles. And though Lpez speaks uent,
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the album itself hardly matters. but is still a highlight.
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Madonnas continued strength and that they are appended together in a
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most for their money and to make it an Candy Shop, the funky lead track from
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lmed at the Allphones Arena on March much bigger hits.
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Her take on the dith Piaf standard La
Vie en Rose doesnt quite get o the
Pansies, Mums, Ornamental Cabbage and Kale, studio versions. Its understandable that
she would highlight her most recent
ground, and a gruelingly long take on her
recent Unapologetic Bitch is eminently
Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Gourds and more! album, but these songs will never stand
up along her best work and most of her
skippable. The nale, though, is a strong
one-two punch of her rst major hit
classic singles. Holiday and arguably her greatest
Of course, Madonna doesnt neglect single Like a Prayer, which retains its
those hits and its fascinating as always to dramatic grandeur.
hear which ones she decides to highlight. Of course, a CD and DVD will not
She obviously cant play them all (unless replace seeing the actual show in person,
its gonna be an all-night show), so she but like all of the live album releases
picks and chooses carefully, including Madonna has issued over the years (this
songs that havent appeared frequently is her fth), they are excellent souvenirs.
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