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Recent Nightlife Articles

''I can't imagine being 53 and working until 4 in the morning every weekend night,'' sighs Shea Van Horn, ''but I can't imagine myself not having some type of creative outlet.'' As it turns out, the 43-year-old has slowed down slightly in the past year or two, dropping a couple parties and reducing the frequency of others. But he's still the same-old Shea, the leading multi-club promoter and DJ on the gay D.C. nightlife scene. He still throws, with Matt ...[more]

Clublife | The Sweet Smell of Ba'Naka

Named after an alcohol-based breath spray, Ba'Naka is a regular spritzing drag queen about town

Published on April 25, 2013, 2:14am

{Ba'Naka and friends (Photo by Julian Vankim)} Dustin Michael Schaad developed his drag alter ego Ba'Naka early. ''The first time was at a high school party,'' explains Schaad, who grew up mostly in Bradenton, Fla. ''After a long night of cheap beer and nachos, my friends and I decided to get dressed up in drag and go to the local Walmart at 3 in the morning. Apparently I was a mess, and my girlfriend said, 'Ew, honey, you need some ...[more]

Recent Coverboy Interviews

Coverboy: Jared

Active artist

Published on May 16, 2013, 7:36am

Staying active is at the top of the agenda for 27-year-old Jared. Originally from Hampton Roads, Va., Jared kicked his way through college on a soccer scholarship. Today, working as a graphic designer, he's still scoring goals in a co-ed recreational league. He's also trained in ''aerial silks,'' acrobatic feats aloft made by famous by Cirque du Soleil. ''It's a lot of fun and a good workout,'' he says. When he's not working on his physical fitness, Jared likes to ...[more]

Coverboy: Andres

Enjoying life's simple joys

Published on April 18, 2013, 6:35pm

Uncomplicated, yet exciting. That's the mantra to keep in mind when trying to impress or turn the head of Andres, a 23-year-old Puerto Rican native who moved to D.C. just last year. A full-time server and bartender at Level One and Cobalt, Andres is also pursuing his bachelor's degree in communications and political science at Trinity Washington University. Andres loves going to dinner, to the movies, partying, dancing, going to the gym and traveling – basically, keeping an active lifestyle. ...[more]

Coverboy: Allen

Fashion Forward

Published on April 12, 2013, 3:06pm

He may not be part of Jem and the Holograms, but Allen could be considered an expert in glamour, glitter, fashion and fame. The 22-year old Charlottesville, Va., resident works in the cosmetics field for industry giants Chanel and Laura Mercier, and does freelance makeup artistry for parties and special events in his spare time. ''Whenever I go out shopping, I always hit up the cosmetics counters to check out the latest trends or products,'' he says. When he's not ...[more]

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