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News Analysis: The Changed Landscape, and the New Focus
Although the changed political winds in Washington, D.C., spell an end to any likely chance of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act or...
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Lady Gaga claims record deal with Target Corp. included support for LGBT charities
“That discussion was one of the most intense conversations I’ve ever had in a business meeting…. Part of my deal with Target is that they...
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Crystal City’s 1K Wine Walk
In partnership with the Crystal City Business Improvement District, the Washington Wine Academy offers a “wine walk” through the interior walkways of Crystal City, with...
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Glee Live is coming to the Verizon Center
The cast of Glee will perform at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 9. Tickets for Glee: Live on Stage go on...
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Tony Kushner at the Smith Center
The University of Maryland Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and its School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies presents a conversation with gay Pulitzer/Emmy/Obie/Tony-winning playwright...
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Marriage Action in Annapolis
The Maryland bill aiming to grant same-sex couples legal marriage rights while granting specific exemptions to religious institutions opposed to marriage equality, arrived on the...
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Second Lives at the Textile Museum
“Second Lives: The Age-Old Art of Recycling Textiles” highlights the ways people in various cultures ingeniously have repurposed worn but precious fabrics to create beautiful...
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Richard Whitmore at Politics and Prose
Richard Whitmore‘s The Bee Eater: Michelle Rhee Takes on the Nation’s Worst School District offers a profile of the rabble-rouser Rhee, fleshing out the public...
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‘ANONYMOUS’ computer ‘hacktivists’ may target anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church
”We, the collective super-consciousness known as ANONYMOUS – the Voice of Free Speech & the Advocate of the People – have long heard you issue...
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Edgeworks Dance Theater
The all-male company celebrates its 10th anniversary season with a special program featuring signature works performed by former and current members, plus the D.C. premiere...
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Rock & Roll at the Washington Ballet
The Washington Ballet touts Rock & Roll as an edgy program featuring Christopher Bruce’s “Rooster,” set to the music of the Rolling Stones, Trey McIntyre’s...
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Drumline Live
More than 40 musicians and performers from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are showcased in Drumline Live, honoring the black marching band tradition, with explosive...
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Keegan presents The Weir
Set in a pub in rural Ireland, Conor McPherson’s celebrated drama The Weirf ocuses on the bar’s regulars and a young Dublin woman newly moved...
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AMC’s Best Picture Showcase
Feel like going on an Oscar Bender? With 10 nominated films at the 2011 Academy Awards, seeing all of them in one day is nigh...
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Correction – Jonathan Edwards is at the Barns at Wolf Trap
CORRECTED VENUE: We made an error in an earlier post reporting this event. Here is the correct info: Veteran folk singer/songwriter Jonathan Edwards was raised...
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Amy Schumer at Arlington Draft House
With praise from Ellen DeGeneres — “Amy is one of my favorites, I expect to see big things from this girl” — Amy Schumer has...
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Grease Sing-A-Long at the AFI Silver
The American Film Institute’s Silver Theatre presents a new “Sing-A-Long” 35mm print of the popular 1978 musical Grease, with animated subtitles. We’re hopelessly devoted to...
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Jonathan Franzen discusses Freedom
Folger Library presents a PEN/Faulkner discussion with former National Book Award recipient Jonathan Franzen, reading from his latest bestselling novel, Freedom. Tonight, Friday, Feb. 18,...
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The Avett Brothers at DAR
Fresh from performing with Bob Dylan at the Grammys, the North Carolina folk-rock band, led by brothers Scott on banjo and Seth on guitar, are...
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Facebook expands ‘Relationship Status’ for gay, lesbian unions & partnerships
“This has been a highly requested feature from users… We want to provide options for people to genuinely and authentically reflect their relationships on Facebook.”...
