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  • 2006 Parade Participants

    By on May 31, 2006

    In scheduled order of appearance as of press time. Subject to change. Saturday, June 10, rain or shine. Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd &...

  • Behind the Pride

    By on May 31, 2006

    ''I'm in gay heaven,'' thought Christopher Dyer when he found himself backstage at a Capital Pride celebration as Martha Wash belted ''It's Raining Men'' from...

  • The Week In Pride

    By on May 31, 2006

    ** -- Denotes Official Pride Event. Tuesday, June 6 **Annual LGBT Pride Week Interfaith Service ''Many Faiths, All Proud!'' -- Sponsored by the Celebration of...

  • Capital Pride Heroes

    By on May 31, 2006

    Each year, the Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as ''Capital Pride Heroes.'' These eight honorees have made extraordinary efforts to...

  • A Cabaret Life

    By on May 31, 2006

    ''I'm following in the footsteps of Judy Garland and Ethel Merman and all the greats,'' says Amy Armstrong, about her career performing cabaret. ''They all...

  • Art of Pride

    By on May 31, 2006

    When you head down to the Capital Pride festival, tear yourself away from the Main Stage and wander around a bit. If you hear the...

  • Main Stage Entertainment Lineup

    By on May 31, 2006

    As of press time.Please note: Times are approximate. Performers and schedule subject to change without notice. Mesmers -- This Alexandria, Va., rock band takes influence...

  • Arts Corner Stage

    By on May 31, 2006

    For the seventh year running, the GLBT Arts Consortium is proud to sponsor the performance stage at the Capital Pride Arts Corner from noon to...

  • Strong Women, Big Voices

    By on May 31, 2006

    There is, shall we say, a certain type of singer that goes over big with a gay crowd. They may be pop, they may be...

  • Managing Pride

    By on May 31, 2006

    It's likely no surprise that the man in charge of pulling together a week of Pride events culminating in a parade and massive street festival...

  • Asian Queers United for Action (AQUA)

    By on April 12, 2006

    Members of AQUA at a recent happy hour event Mission: To serve gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) in the Washington,...

  • Big Gay Book Group

    By on February 22, 2006

    Big Gay Book Club MISSION: Formed in 2004, the Big Gay Book Group is a forum open to all to discuss gay literature on a...

  • Setting the Food Mood

    By on February 8, 2006

    Recently, Douglas Jordan, or ''D.J.,'' as most know him, has been making some changes at FoodBarDC. ''If you haven't been to FoodBar lately, you haven't...

  • Lambda Sci-Fi

    By on December 21, 2005

    Members of Lambda Sci-Fi MISSION: Founded in 1990, Lambda Sci-Fi (LSF) is for GLBT people and their friends interested in science fiction, fantasy, horror and...

  • High Art from High Altitudes

    By on November 16, 2005

    The Andean spine of South America is creeping its way northward into Adams Morgan. Under the flag of ''Toro Mata,'' this Peruvian outpost offers unique...