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| 2013, May 02 | 2013 Swimsuit Issue - Behind the Scenes | Video of Metro Weekly's team and models | Photographer Julian Vankim Models: Carlos Arroyo and John Nelson |
| 2013, Apr 30 | Marty Chernoff speaks at the 2013 Tracks Reunion in Washington, D.C. | Video: Aram Vartian | |
| 2013, Mar 27 | Rallying for Marriage at Supreme Court - Day 1 | Revealing interviews with supporters and opponents of gay marriage rights | Reporter: John Riley Video: Aram Vartian Producer: Sean Bugg |
| 2013, Mar 26 | Marriage-minded activists and antics outside the Supreme Court [video] | Reporter: John Riley Video: Aram Vartian Producer: Sean Bugg | |
| 2013, Mar 22 | Team DC Fashion Show & Model Search 2013 | Video: Aram Vartian Producer: Sean Bugg | |
| 2013, Mar 16 | ''Xanadu'' by The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington | A preview dress rehearsal of GMCW's spring show | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2013, Mar 14 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen? Season 2, Episode 2 | Seven contestants drop it on the dance floor...and into an Easter basket? | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2013, Feb 26 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen? Season 2 Begins | Five new contestants kick off Season 2, Episode 1 | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian, Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2013, Feb 02 | GM's Sabin Blake talks about Cadillacs | Washington Auto Show | Video: Aram Vartian Producer: Sean Bugg |
| 2012, Dec 13 | Coverboy of the Year 2012 Interviews [video] | Behind the scenes at the photo shoot | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Photography: Julian P. Vankim Art Direction: Todd Franson |
| 2012, Dec 10 | Coverboy of the Year [video] | Who will it be -- Tim, Rich or Aaron? | Photography by Julian Vankim. Art Direction by Todd Franson. Videography by Aram Vartian. Video hosted by Ebone Bell. |
| 2012, Nov 30 | Home Is Where the Test Is | OraQuick, the new at-home HIV testing kit, demonstrated by DC's own Sampson | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Host: Sampson |
| 2012, Nov 07 | Gay Community Joins Joyful Street Celebration of Obama Victory [video] | Enthusiastic voters take over U Street after President Obama is re-elected | Video/Editing: JD Uy |
| 2012, Oct 24 | Steve Harvey on the Red Carpet at the Mark Twain Prize | Comedian honors Ellen DeGeneres; says black churches may shut down without black gay participation | Video: Aram Vartian Producer/Interview: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Oct 23 | Ellen DeGeneres wins Mark Twain Prize [video] | Jimmy Kimmel, Jane Lynch and Lily Tomlin share their thoughts on Ellen's coming out and career | Video: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Oct 09 | Cory Booker at the 2012 HRC Dinner [video] | Mayor of Newark and rising Democratic star connects LGBT rights to the ''spirit of common ancestry'' | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Produced by: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Oct 07 | Dustin Lance Black at the 2012 HRC Dinner | Screenwriter and producer delivers powerful speech at the annual D.C. fundraiser | Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Oct 07 | Sally Field at the 2012 HRC Dinner [video] | ''Brothers & Sisters'' star tells how her own gay son came out | Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Oct 07 | Introduction to SMYAL [video] | Video LGBT youth fundraiser, SMYAL Fall Brunch 2012 | Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Sep 28 | Universal Gear Fall Fashion & Underwear Show 2012 | Fall trends and underwear for men | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Sep 26 | Team DC: Rowing and Volleyball [video] | Participants introduce Washington, D.C.'s LGBT sports activities | Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Sean Bugg |
| 2012, Aug 10 | ''We Shall Not Be Moved'' Rally and Safety Walk in D.C. [video] | March through Bloomingdale and Eckington follows attack on gay couple | Interviews: John Riley Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jun 27 | AIDS Quilt: 25 Year Anniversary [video] | National Mall display has over 48,000 panels dedicated to those who passed from HIV/AIDS | Host: Ebone Bell Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jun 22 | Night Out at the Nationals 2012 [video] | LGBT fans and allies show their appreciation of D.C.'s baseball team | Host: Ebone Bell Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jun 14 | Capital Pride Parade 2012 [video] | Metro Weekly captures all the fun and fabulous angles of D.C.'s parade for the gay, lesbian, bi & trans community | Video: Todd Franson, Alex Pacheco, David Uy, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2012, Jun 13 | DC Cowboys 'Save a Horse' | Cheers for gay dance group as they give final Pride performance | Video: Alex Pacheco, David Uy, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jun 13 | Crystal Waters gives Capital Pride '100% Pure Love' [video] | D.C.'s own hit maker returns to the stage to show her appreciation for the LGBT community | Video: Alex Pacheco, David Uy, Aram Vartian, Todd Franson Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jun 12 | Pepper Mashay Gets DC Pride Fesitval Soaking Wet [video] | Singer performs ''Dive in the Pool'' at Capital Pride | Video: Alex Pacheco, David Uy, Aram Vartian, Todd Franson Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jun 11 | Deborah Cox live at Capital Pride [video] | Popular singer returns to DC for LGBT Pride Festival in front of the U.S. Capitol | Video: Alex Pacheco, David Uy, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, May 27 | Phil Hartnoll of Orbital [video] | A Soundwaves Skype Chat | Interview by Randy Shulman |
| 2012, May 22 | The Swimsuit Issue [video] | Behind the scenes at the Metro Weekly photo shoot | Art Direction: Todd Franson Photography: Julian Vankim Video / Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, May 12 | DC Gay Flag Football League Championship 2012 (DCGFFL) [video] | Video by Aram Vartian | |
| 2012, Mar 29 | Outspoken #51: Capital Queer Prom Night | LGBT prom partiers share why this second chance event is better than high school | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Mar 21 | Community Marches in D.C. To Protest Anti-LGBT Attacks [video] | Interviews/Writing: John Riley Photography/Voiceover: Dylan Comstock Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman | |
| 2012, Mar 16 | Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's 'Rocky Horror Show' [video] | The Gay Men's Chorus dishes out a delicious Rocky Horror | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Mar 15 | Team DC Fashion Show 2012 [video] | DC area models show off men's underwear fashions at Town | Host: Ebone Bell Camera: Aram Vartian, Randy Shulman Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Feb 16 | Outspoken #49: Gay Jewish Speed Dating | What makes a first date special? | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Feb 04 | Outspoken #48 - Bearing It All | DC Bear Crue Scruff Party at Town | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jan 30 | Gay Marriage Law Endorsed by Maryland Churches [video] | AG Doug Ganlser and legislators exchange vows with pro-gay denominations in Frederick, MD to push for marriage equality | By David Uy |
| 2012, Jan 26 | Outspoken #47: Lesbian Word Association | Interviews with reality stars from ''The Real L Word'' and others at Cobalt | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jan 19 | Outspoken #46: Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend -- Leather & Harnesses | MAL 2012: Participants of Leather Weekend | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2012, Jan 12 | Outspoken #45: Resolution Hangover | Level One visitors tell us their New Year's resolutions | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Dec 21 | Outspoken #44: Coverboy Confidential [video] | Town Danceboutique's visitors answer your favorite Coverboy questions | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Dec 15 | 2011 Coverboy of the Year: Behind the Scenes [video] | Join host Ebone Bell as she goes behind the scenes at the Coverboy of the Year photo shoot at the 9:30 Club | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Dylan Comstock, Aram Vartian Photography: Julian Vankim |
| 2011, Dec 13 | Coverboy of the Year 2011 - Preview [video] | Your top 3 choices from our Nightlife Coverboy contest revealed | |
| 2011, Nov 17 | Outspoken #43 - Drag Band [video] | DC's Different Drummers does drag, plus the RuPaul Drag Race quiz | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Nov 10 | Outspoken #42 - Flag Hags | Flag Football League's Quarter-Finals | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Oct 28 | Halloween Outspoken: Scary Stuff [video] | High Heel Race participants tell us which celebrities frighten them | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Oct 27 | 25th Anniversary 17th Street High Heel Race [video] | DC's annual Halloween drag queen celebration attracts thousands of excited spectators | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Dylan Comstock, Randy Shulman and Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Oct 26 | Wrestling coach Hudson Taylor [video] | Founder of Athlete Ally at Team DC's Championship Awards | Interview: Sean Bugg Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 21 | Outspoken 40: Favorite Movies [video] | Reel Affirmations 20 with Ronnie Kroell and others' best and worst films | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 14 | Outspoken 39: Boxers or Briefs? [video] | Universal Gear's ''Brief Affair Event'' | Host: Justin Stewart Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Mika at the 2011 HRC National Dinner [video] | Singer discusses his support for gay marriage at Human Rights Campaign's annual event | Host: Justin Stewart Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Jesse Tyler Ferguson at the 2011 HRC Dinner [video] | Interview with star of ABC's ''Modern Family'' TV show | Host: Justin Stewart Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Greyson Chance at 2011 HRC National Dinner [video] | Singer and YouTube sensation sings ''Purple Sky'' for LGBT event in DC | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Barack Obama's speech at HRC's National Dinner 2011 [video] | The President spoke for the second time about LGBT issues and accomplishments at the Human Rights Campaign's annual fundraiser | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Mayor Michael Bloomberg Speaks at 2011 HRC National Dinner [video] | Sarah Jessica Parker introduces NYC Mayor to celebrates New York's gay marriage and progressive diversity | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Tammy Baldwin at the 2011 HRC Dinner [video] | US Representative and candidate for Senate celebrates LGBT accomplishments | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Cyndi Lauper at HRC National Dinner 2011 [video] | Pop music legend visit DC to sing ''Time After Time'' and ''True Colors'' and answer questions | Reporter: Justin Stewart Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Oct 03 | Ben Cohen at the 2011 HRC National Dinner [video] | Two questions for rugby star and LGBT ally about his support for the community | Reporter: Justin Stewart Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Sep 30 | Outspoken, Ep. 38: Phasefest 2011 [video] | Phase One | Host Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Sep 08 | Outspoken, Ep. 37 - All Things Beyonce | Baby names and favorite songs at Town Danceboutique | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Aug 31 | 5 Questions for Seth Knight [video] | Gay video star visits DC's Town | Interview: Justin Stewart Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Aug 18 | Outspoken, Ep. 36 - Slutwalk DC [video] | Stories of sexual assault raise awarness at rally on the Mall | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Aug 11 | Outspoken 35: Guilty or Innocent? [video] | Nellie's Guil-Tea Dance | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Aug 03 | 4 Questions for Raja | The winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 3,' talks to Metro Weekly's Justin Stewart | Interview: Justin Stewart Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jul 21 | Outspoken, Ep. 34: Lesbian Nightlife [video] | Visitors to Lure DC at Cobalt offer their opinions about area parties for women | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jul 21 | Six Questions for Whitney Mixter [video] | Star of Showtime's 'The Real L Word' discusses L.A. lesbians | Interview: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jul 12 | Brent Everett Comes to Town [video] | Popular adult film star talks about his life in the industry | Reported by Justin Stewart Video/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jul 07 | Capital Pride Parade 2011 [video] | Awesome shots from the parade through Dupont Circle, 17th and P Streets in NW DC | Video: Sean Bugg, Dylan Comstock, Alex Pachecho and Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 30 | Outspoken, Ep. 33 - Dog Day Afternoon [video] | Pride of Pets 2011 in Dupont Circle | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Dylan Comstock Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 23 | Team DC's Night Out at the Nationals [video] | LGBT fans of Washington's baseball team | Video: Aram Vartian Producer/Interviews: Sean Bugg |
| 2011, Jun 23 | Jennifer Holliday performs 'And I Am Telling You' [video] | Capital Pride Festival 2011 | Video: Alex Pacheco and David Uy |
| 2011, Jun 21 | The DC Cowboys: 'Song Like This' [video] | 2011 Capital Pride Festival | Video: Dylan Comstock, David Uy, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 17 | E-Clef - 'Michael Jackson's Thriller' [video] | 2011 Capital Pride Festival | Camera: Dylan Comstock, David Uy, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 17 | Mama's Black Sheep: 'Better With You' [video] | 2011 Capital Pride Festival | Camera: Alex Pacheco, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 17 | Bettina - 'Honeymoon is Over' [video] | Capital Pride 2011 | Video: Alex Pacheco Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 17 | Jennifer Holliday performs 'Magic' [video] | 2011 Capital Pride Festival | Video: Dylan Comstock, Alex Pacheco, David Uy and Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 17 | Outspoken Ep. 32 - Special Capital Pride Edition [video] | Residents and visitors tell why they visit DC's Capital Pride | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Dylan Comstock |
| 2011, Jun 09 | Do It! with Justin - Match Point | Capital Tennis Association | Host: Justin Stewart Video: Dylan Comstock Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Jun 07 | Jennifer Holliday performs with the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington DC [video] | Singer says GMCW one of her favorite choirs | Interview: Justin Stewart Camera/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Jun 02 | Ben Cohen brings his Acceptance Tour to DC [video] | Rugby star visits Town to raise funds for StandUp Foundation | Video: Dylan Comstock Editor/Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Jun 02 | Outspoken, Ep. 31 - Touch or Tackle? [video] | DC Divas Football at Lace | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, May 27 | Capital Pride Guide Cover Shoot [video] | A behind the scenes look at the making of the four Pride Guide Covers | Video: Dylan Comstock and Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Pride Guide cover photography by Julian Vankim Pride Guide covers designed by Glenn Hennessey |
| 2011, May 13 | Outspoken, Ep. 30. Youth Pride Day [video] | How LGBT-friendly is your school? | Host: Ebone Bell Camera/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Apr 28 | Outspoken: What's in Your Easter Bonnet? [video] | Talking with contestants in JR.'s annual Easter Bonnet Contest | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Apr 22 | Do It! with Justin: Ep. 5 - Best Defense [video] | Learning self-defense class at Lululemon | Host: Justin Stewart Editing/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Apr 15 | 2011 Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner [video] | Mayor Vincent Gray and Michael Kahn of Shakespeare Theatre deliver inspiration to DC's gay business leaders, professionals | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Apr 14 | Outspoken, Ep. 28 - Being Bossy [video] | 2011 CAGLCC Awards | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Mar 31 | Outspoken, Ep. 27 - Briefs or Nada? [video] | Interviews with Team DC Models and their admirers | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Mar 30 | Do It! with Justin: Ep. 4 - Moves [video] | The DC Cowboys Dance School | Host: Justin Stewart Video/Editing/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Mar 25 | Outspoken, Ep. 26 -- SLDN Dinner: DADT Repeal | How will Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal change the lives of gay servicememembers | Host/Producer: Randy Shulman Camera/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Mar 21 | Rep. Barney Frank at 2011 SLDN National Dinner [video] | Congressman addressed bigotry of DADT policy, shower fears | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Mar 21 | Aubrey Sarvis speaks at 2011 SLDN National Dinner [video] | Video: Aram Vartian | |
| 2011, Mar 21 | Rep. Steny Hoyer's Keynote Address at 2011 SLDN National Dinner [video] | Maryland congressman given award for helping to end militiary's 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Mar 21 | Lady Gaga accepts Randy Shilts Visibility Award [video] | 2011 SLDN Dinner | |
| 2011, Mar 19 | Go Team! [video] | Team DC's 2011 Model Search and Fashion Show | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Additional Video: Dylan Comstock Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Mar 16 | Do It! with Justin - Episode 3: Hoops [video] | Basketball with the D.C. Sentinels | Host: Justin Stewart Camera: Dylan Comstock Editor/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Mar 09 | Outspoken, Ep. 25: Lesbian Health & Favorite Stereotypes [video] | Mautner Project Gala | Host: Ebone Bell Special Guest Participant: Martina Navratilova Camera: Aram Vartian/Dylan Comstock Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Mar 09 | Martina Navratilova speaks at the Mautner Project Gala [video] | Video: Aram Vartian | |
| 2011, Mar 02 | Do It! Episode 2: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang [video] | Pink Pistols | Host: Justin Stewart Camera: Dylan Comstock Editor/Field Producer: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2011, Mar 01 | Outspoken, Ep. 24: What's Your Favorite LGBT Film? | Oscar Night Benefit by The DC Center | Host: Ebone Bell Camera: Dylan Comstock Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Feb 16 | Do It! with Justin: Ep. 1, Gay Blades [video] | Skating with the DC Icebreakers | Host: Justin Stewart Camera: Dylan Comstock Editor: Aram Vartian Producers: Randy Shulman, Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Feb 11 | Outspoken, Ep. 23: Special GOProud CPAC Edition [video] | Presidential picks and gay conservatism, at 18th Street Lounge | Host: Ebone Bell Elephant Illustration: Scott G. Brooks Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Feb 11 | Andrew Breitbart, Michael Steele at CPAC [video] | GOProud introduces conservative speakers at 'Big Party' event | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Feb 10 | Outspoken, Ep. 22 - Rhyme Time [video] | Poetry Slam at The Fridge | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Dylan Comstock Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Feb 07 | Do It with Justin [video] | New series premieres February 16 at Metro Weekly | Reporter: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Jan 28 | Outspoken, Ep. 21: Pride Kick Off [video] | Proud to be gay at the DC Center | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Dylan Comstock Producer/Editor: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Jan 25 | Legacy of 'The Laramie Project' [video] | The impact of Matthew Shepard's murder discussed at a public forum at Arena Stage | Producers: Sean Bugg, Randy Shulman Video: Randy Shulman, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Jan 19 | Outspoken, Ep. 20: Bra or No Bra? [video] | Favorite lesbians shared at Cobalt's Bare | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2011, Jan 13 | Finale: So You Think You're a Drag Queen [video] | Eight winners return to Town Danceboutique for the $2,500 grand prize | Producers: Randy Shulman and Aram Vartian Video: Dylan Comstock, David Uy and Aram Vartian Editing: Randy Shulman and Aram Vartian Interview: Justin Stewart |
| 2011, Jan 05 | Outspoken, Ep. 18 - Favorite Condoms | Fuk!t volunteers at the Green Lantern | Host: Dylan Comstock Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Dec 22 | Outspoken, Ep. 18: Naughty or Nice? [video] | Confessions in the lobby of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's Holiday Concert | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Dec 16 | 2010 Coverboy of the Year [video] | Meet the winning models with this behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot | Producer: Sean Bugg Photography: Jeff Code Host: Ebone Bell Video: Dylan Comstack and Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Art Direction: Todd Franson |
| 2010, Dec 13 | 2010 Coverboy of the Year Trailer [video] | The top three finalists revealed | |
| 2010, Dec 10 | Gay military group protests Senate's failed vote [video] | SLDN tells Senators 'Don't go home!' until gay military ban is repealed | Interviews: Chris Geidner Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Dec 08 | Outspoken, Ep. 17: First Kisses | Host: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian | |
| 2010, Dec 08 | Artisphere's Holiday Hugs and Kisses | Reporter: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian | |
| 2010, Dec 03 | World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil in Dupont Circle [video] | Whitman-Walker Clinic, Paul Wharton remember and others remember lives lost | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Dec 01 | Outspoken, Ep. 16: Why gays are good for business [video] | Interviews with National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Congress attendees | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 25 | Outspoken, Ep. 15: Thanksgiving Edition [video] | Volunteering, Favorite Food | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 24 | The DC LGBT Homeless Youth Crisis [video] | Gay youth speak about services available at Transgender Health Empowerment Drop-In Center | Interviews: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 19 | Amanda Simpson speaks on Transgender Day of Remembrance [video] | Victims of crime bring community together at MCC DC | Video: Dylan Comstock Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 17 | Outspoken, Ep. 14: Gay Bowling [video] | IGBO's mid-year tournament | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 14 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen, Ep. 9 [video] | Six more queens tear up the stage at Town Danceboutique | Producer/Editing: Aram Vartian Video: Dylan Comstock |
| 2010, Nov 11 | Outspoken, Ep. 13: Will the lame duck congress repeal of DADT? [video] | Dupont Circle visitors offer opinions on the military's ban on gays | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 08 | Oh, My: A Conversation with George Takei [video] | Actor from 'Star Trek' and 'Heroes' talks about being openly gay in Hollywood | Interview: Randy Shulman Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 04 | Outspoken, Ep. 12: At the Rally to Restore Sanity [video] | Visitors to the Mall asked about 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and gay marriage | Interviews: Ebone Bell Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Nov 01 | Interview with Lizz Winstead [video] | Co-creator of 'The Daily Show' talks with Metro Weekly | Interview: Chris Geidner Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 28 | The 2010 17th Street High Heel Race [video] | Amazing views of the entire drag race -- start to finish | Interviews: Ebone Bell, Justin Stewart Video: Dylan Comstock, David Uy, Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Oct 28 | Outspoken, Ep. 11: Ghostly Encounters and Scary Movies [video] | Interviews with attendees of the 17th Street High Heel Race | Host: Ebone Bell Video/Producer: Aram Varitan Additional Video: Dylan Comstock |
| 2010, Oct 20 | SMYAL Youth address recent LGBTQ suicides [video] | Andrew Barnett and several young people share their opinions and support | Reporter: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 20 | Outspoken, Ep. 10: Nation Reunion at Town [video] | Fans of former dance club Velvet Nation recall their favorite memories | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 10 | Mo'Nique at the HRC National Dinner [video] | The Oscar-winner presents Lee Daniels with HRC's Visibility Award | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 10 | Valerie Jarrett speaks at HRC's National Dinner [video] | Assistant to President Obama speaks at the LGBT organization's annual national dinner | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 10 | 'Modern Family' at the HRC Dinner [video] | Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who play gay couple Cam and Mitch on ABC's comedy, talk with Metro Weekly before the HRC National Dinner | Interview: Chris Geidner Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 10 | Bette Midler and Pink at HRC Dinner [video] | Midler presents Pink with HRC's Ally for Equality Award | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 10 | Ricky Martin at the HRC National Dinner [video] | The singer makes a surprise appearance at the national LGBT event | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 10 | Lee Daniels at the HRC National Dinner [video] | Hollywood director of 'Precious' and 'Monster's Ball' accepts the organization's Visibility Award in DC | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 09 | Outspoken, Ep 9: AIDS Walk and Lynda Carter [video] | Participants at the charity event talk safer sex and Wonder Woman | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 07 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen, Ep. 8 [video] | Five new and returning ladies hop hurdles at Town Danceboutique's monthly contest | Producer/Video: Aram Vartian Additional Video: Dylan Comstock |
| 2010, Oct 01 | Victory Fund Leadership Awards [video] | Tammy Baldwin, Barney Frank help present honor to Nancy Pelosi | Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Oct 01 | A Log Cabin Evening [video] | Gay Republicans honor Cornyn and Sessions at national dinner | Reporter: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 30 | Outspoken, Ep. 8: Gay or lesbian music; groupies [video] | Interviews from Phasefest on Capitol Hill | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 26 | Tim Gunn on ''Making It Work,'' Lady Gaga [video] | Tim Gunn talks about being out at work and why he is not amused by Lady Gaga | Reporter: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 22 | Outspoken, Ep. 7 [Video] | Coming out Stories | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 21 | NOH8 Campaign Comes to Cobalt [video] | Famed photographer Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshley bring their cause to DC | Reporter: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 16 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen, Ep. 7 [video] | Four more contestants work the runway at Town Danceboutique | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 15 | Outspoken, Ep. 6: Rollercoasters or Teacups? [video] | BHT's Gay Day at Kings Dominion | Host: Ebone Bell Producer / Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 11 | Universal Gear's Fall Fashion Preview | Men's Runway Show in DC | Interviews: Justin Stewart Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Sep 08 | Outspoken, Ep. 5 [video] | Of Summer, Fall and synchronized Lady Gaga Hands! | Host: Ebone Bell Producer/Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 30 | Outspoken, Ep. 4: Glenn Beck Restoring Honor Rally [video] | Opinions about gay marriage and DADT from the National Mall | Host: Ebone Bell Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 26 | Outspoken, Ep. 3: Bear Hunt [Video] | Bear Happy Hour at Town | Host: Sean Bugg Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 19 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen, Ep. 6 [video] | Seven amateurs compete at Town Danceboutique | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 18 | Outspoken, Episode 2 [video] | Fenty or Gray? | Host: Ebone Bell Video: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 17 | A Tale of Two Rallies [video] | NOM brings its campaign against gay families to a close, while marriage equality supporters celebrate D.C.'s achievement with ''The Big Commit'' | Interviews: Chris Geidner Video: Sean Bugg, Yusef Najafi Producer: Sean Bugg |
| 2010, Aug 15 | Will Phillips: ''The Storm Is Coming'' [video] | Elementary school activist for marriage equality has a message for NOM: ''My generation will be the change you fear most in the world.'' | Video by Sean Bugg |
| 2010, Aug 15 | ''Stealing'' Civil Rights [video] | Maryland preacher Harry Jackson tells NOM crowd that same-sex marriage is about rich gay bullies; vows to stop marriage, get LGBT books out of libraries | Video by Yusef Najafi |
| 2010, Aug 10 | Police seek details in stabbing death [video] | Man found inside condo near Convention Center | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 06 | Flame On [video] | Cobalt hosts the launch party for 50faggots.com | Interviews: Justin Stewart Video: Aram Vartian, Dylan Comstock Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 06 | Mystic Pizzazz [video] | Metro Weekly pays a visit to the Mystics women's basketball team | Host: Ebone Bell Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 05 | Prop 8 Decision celebrated in Washington [video] | Full Equality Now DC gathers District's gay marriage supporters for rally | Video, Editing, and Interviews by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Aug 02 | Polis on ENDA [video] | Rep. Jared Polis addresses Stonewall Democrats, discusses ENDA | Interview: Chris Geidner Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jul 29 | Candy Coated [video] | Jujubee takes the stage at Freddie's and performs her heart out | Interview: Ebone Bell Video / Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jul 28 | Arresting Development [video] | Members of Get Equal are arrested at Capitol Building protest | Video: Chris Geidner |
| 2010, Jul 21 | Coverboy Q [video] | Avenue Q's Nicky and Rod tackle some of the best-known Coverboy Confidential questions | Interview: Yusef Najafi Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jul 14 | Swimwear Fashion Show [video] | Universal Gear offers up the latest in swimsuit fashion at Town Danceboutique | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jul 08 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen, Episode 5 [video] | Town Danceboutique's popular monthly contest continues | Video and Editing by Aram Vartian Produced by Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jul 01 | Outspoken, Episode 1 [video] | Obama LGBT issues; Politics or Fashion | Host: Ebone Bell Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jun 30 | Pride of Pets 2010 | Annual Dog Show in Dupont Circle | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jun 24 | Inaya's Great Day [video] | Inaya Day, complete with backup dancers, performs a robust rendition of the song ''Horny'' | Video: Aram Vartian, David Uy Editor: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jun 23 | Mainstage Moments [video] | Selected highlights from the Capital Pride Festival Mainstage, Sunday, June 13, 2010 | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jun 18 | DC Cowboys: Lady Gaga medley [video] | Washington's famous dance company performs to pop idol's hits at Capital Pride | Video: Aram Vartian and David Uy Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jun 18 | The Wright Stuff [video] | Chely Wright speaks to the crowd at Capital Pride and performs her song Damn Liar | Video: David Uy, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jun 18 | Parading Our Pride [video] | Capital Pride's 2010 parade was the biggest in its 35 year history | Video: Todd Franson, David Uy, Aram Vartian Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jun 15 | Cowboy Up! [video] | The DC Cowboys perform their signature song, Cowboy Up, at the 2010 Capital Pride Festival on Sunday, June 13 | Video: Aram Vartian, David Uy, Todd Franson Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Jun 15 | Country Pride [video] | Chely Wright closes out Capital Pride with a special take on ''Single White Female'' | Video by Aram Vartian, Randy Shulman and David Uy Editing Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jun 14 | Pride 2010: Sneak Peek! [video] | The best and the brightest from the Parade and Festival, captured by Metro Weekly! Check back every day for new performances; full coverage goes live on Thursday! | Video and Editing by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jun 11 | So You Think You're a Drag Queen @ Town Danceboutique: Episode 4 [video] | Town Danceboutique's increasingly popular monthly contest continues | Video by Aram Vartian Produced by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jun 11 | Proud in Leather [video] | DC Leather Pride holds its street festival at the DC Eagle | Video by Aram Vartian Produced by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Jun 04 | Grinding DC [video] | A hotbed of gay Grindr cruising in the nation's capital | Video: Chris Geidner Reporter: Yusef Najafi |
| 2010, Jun 04 | Highlights from DC Black Pride 2010 [video] | All of the action from the Fashion Show, to musical performances by J Holiday and Wale, and poetry from ButtaflySoul, Rayceen Pendarvis and others | Video and editing by Aram Vartian Interviews by Ebone Bell |
| 2010, May 30 | Wale Makes Amends [video] | Rapper appears at DC Black Pride to apologize for prior cancellation | Producer: Aram Vartian Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Interview: Ebone Bell |
| 2010, May 24 | Out on the Water [video] | Two LGBT teams – Out to Paddle and Rainbow Connection – compete in the 9th Annual D.C. Dragon Boat Races [video] | Video by Aram Vartian Editing by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, May 22 | ''So, You Think You're a Drag Queen'' @ Town Danceboutique: Episode 3 [video] | Eight contestants compete for chance to win $2,500 | Video by Aram Vartian and David Uy Editing by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, May 16 | Meet the Next Generation [video] | Metro Weekly honors activists and artists with the second annual Next Generation Awards | Video: Aram Vartian and David Uy Produced and Edited by: Sean Bugg |
| 2010, May 11 | Daly Dose of the Arts [video] | The Creative Coalition's Tim Daly on the state of the arts in America | Interview: Randy Shulman Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, May 08 | Youth Pride Day on Stage [video] | SMYAL, Michelle Raymond and Private Tails perform at DC's 2010 Youth Pride festival | Videos by David Uy |
| 2010, May 05 | ''Raising the Roof'' at Town [video] | The cast of Fiddler on the Roof raises more than $6,000 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS | Video/Editing: Aram Vartian Producer: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, May 02 | Howard Dean on DADT Repeal [video] | Former DNC head tells protestors that ''equality can't be abridged'' and Senate committee has votes to pass repeal this year | Producer: Aram Vartian Interview: Chris Geidner Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Apr 29 | Brunch Buddy, Part 1 [video] | Houston Mayor Annise Parker keynotes at the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund's Annual Champagne Brunch | Producer: Aram Vartian Interview: Chris Geidner Video/Editing: Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Apr 22 | Jell-o Wrestling at EFN Lounge [video] | It's winner take bragging rights as a fresh round of underwear-sporting guys dive into EFN's red-gelatin-filled inflatable pool and take each other on, sometimes ferociously. | Video and Editing by Aram Vartian Produced by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Apr 21 | Lt. Dan Choi, Mara Boyd and Autumn Sandeen at D.C. Courthouse [video] | Metro Weekly Senior Political Writer Chris Geidner talks with Boyd, Choi and Sandeen and Boyd upon their release. | Video and Interviews by Chris Geidner Editing by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Apr 13 | Pizza Party with Mike Manning of MTV's Real World: Washington D.C. [video] | ''Real World'' castmember talks about his work with HRC, his bisexuality, coming out to his mother and the importance of PFLAG | Video and Editing by Aram Vartian Producer: Randy Shulman |
| 2010, Apr 09 | ''So, You Think You're a Drag Queen'' @ Town Danceboutique: Episode 2 [video] | Town's monthly contest celebrating the aspirations of amateur drag queens in Washington continues with its biggest and best show yet | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Apr 07 | Team DC Fashion Show at Town [video] | An assortment of hot local men show off the latest swimwear at Town for this annual fundraiser for the gay and lesbian sports group, Team DC | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Apr 05 | The White House Easter Egg Roll [video] | The annual event at the White House, which featured Glee castmembers, continues to draw participation from gay couples | Video by Chris Geidner |
| 2010, Apr 05 | JR.'s Annual Easter Bonnet Contest [video] | Homemade headwear -- from the outrageously elaborate, to the elaborately outrageous -- were all the rage at JR.'s annual bonnet contest. | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 31 | Grease is the (Gay) Word [video] | The Gay Men's Chorus mounts a production of Grease unlike any other at GWU's Lisner Auditorium. | Video and editing by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 20 | Tom Goss Performs ''Who We Are'' [video] | The full live performance ''Who We Are'' by gay singer-songwriter Tom Goss at HRC's Thursday afternoon rally for the repeal of ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell.'' | Video by David Uy and Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 19 | From Freedom Plaza to Handcuffs [video] | Kathy Griffin headlines DADT-repeal rally as Dan Choi chains himself to White House fence to protest military policy of expelling gays and lesbians | Video by Aram Vartian and David Uy Reported by Yusef Najafi |
| 2010, Mar 19 | Dan Choi Speaks at Courthouse [video] | Promises that White House protest is not the last; pledges to carry the fight forward for ending ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' | Video by Todd Franson |
| 2010, Mar 18 | Kathy Griffin supports gay soldiers [video] | Bravo comedian speaks against ''Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' at DC rally | Video by Aram Vartian with additional footage by David Uy |
| 2010, Mar 12 | So, You Think You're a Drag Queen @ Town Danceboutique: Episode 1 [video] | Town's monthly contest celebrating the aspirations of amateur drag queens in Washington continues with its biggest and best show yet | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 11 | Glamour, Glitter and Gold [video] | The DC Center's 5th Annual Oscar Gala brought a little Hollywood-style glamour and glitz to Town Danceboutique | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 09 | Love, D.C. Style [video] | Watch as the first couples to marry under the District's marriage equality law celebrate their love before a crowd of family, friends, supporters... and media | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 03 | Marriage Marches On [video] | Gay and lesbian couples line up at D.C. courthouse to file applications for the city's first legally recognized marriage licenses for same-sex couples | by Chris Geidner and Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 03 | Celebrating Marriage Equality [video] | D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton throws a celebration on Capitol Hill to mark the enactment of the city' marriage equality law | by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Mar 01 | Phase 1 40th Anniversary Party [video] | Ebone Bell takes you inside the celebration | Interviews by Ebone Bell Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Feb 24 | Nathaniel Frank and Dan Choi on DADT Repeal Efforts [video] | Metro Weekly Exclusive | Interviews by Chris Geidner Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Feb 18 | Can Conservatism Make Room for Gays? [video] | Andrew Sullivan, Maggie Gallagher and British MP Nick Herbert debate the role of gays in conservative politics at the Cato Institute | by Sean Bugg and Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Feb 14 | Cakes for Cash [video] | The D.C. leather community's annual Scarlet's Bake Sale raises thousands for local charities | Video by Aram Vartian |
| 2010, Feb 06 | Snowmageddon 2010 | DC residents gather for fun snowball fight in Dupont Circle after rare blizzard | Video by David Uy |
| 2009, Dec 16 | 2009 Coverboy of the Year | Video of Cesar, Grant, and Ryan: Metro Weekly's top 3 Finalists | Sean Bugg |
| 2009, Nov 05 | DC responds to Maine voters repeal of gay marriage | Washington residents rally in Dupont Circle against loss of marriage in Maine, for marriage in the District of Columbia | Video by David Uy |
| 2009, Jun 15 | RuPaul at Capital Pride 2009 | Video of singer and drag supermodel RuPaul takes the stage at DC's Pride Festival | Video by David Uy |
| 2008, Oct 29 | 2008 17th Street High Heel Race | Video from DC's annual drag queen Halloween celebration | Video by David Uy |
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