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  • Soundwaves

    By on June 22, 2005

    Pussycat Dolls SONG OF THE SUMMER, ALREADY OVERPLAYED…If you've been out even once in the past couple weeks, you know the song. Don't cha? ''Don't...

  • Dogs Have Their Day

    By on June 22, 2005

    It wasn't actually the dog days of summer. Rather, the skies over the Pride of Pets dog show offered about as perfect a late-spring day...

  • Graham Goes Smoke-free

    By on June 15, 2005

    During a Ward 1 town-hall meeting Thursday, June 9, Councilmember Jim Graham publicly offered his support to expanding the city's smoke-free workplace laws to include...

  • Flames of Passion

    By on June 15, 2005

    Everyone's heard of climbing a stairway to heaven. But last weekend, one local recreational sex venue unintentionally offered a stairway to a little slice of...

  • Traffic Jam

    By on June 15, 2005

    This year's annual Capital Pride Parade was a larger event than in the past, with an extended route that stretched from the far edge of...

  • Hearsay

    By on June 15, 2005

    What's that old saying? Everybody loves a parade? Well, Hearsay loves parades, too, none moreso than the annual Capital Pride Parade, which this year played...

  • Wilde Party

    By on June 15, 2005

    She's quite a vision, this mysterious lady in red. And sweeping into the ball with a smile threatening to part her pursed lips, you'd never...

  • Rhythm Method

    By on June 15, 2005

    There are similarities, sure. But suggesting that Nikka Costa is Joss Stone sassed up with Anastacia attitude does none of the three any favors. Fans...

  • Pride in Pictures 2005

    By on June 15, 2005

    The Capital Pride Parade was held Saturday, June 11, 2005. Parade participants included some fifty floats, bands and marching contingents, plus numerous local politicians and...

  • SigMa (Special Interest Group Men's Association)

    By on June 15, 2005

    Members of SigMa ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: SigMa is devoted to providing an environment where like-minded men can safely and sanely explore alternative sensual experiences, from bondage...

  • Festival Booths and Vendors

    By on June 8, 2005

    The Capital Pride Festival Site , located among Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets NW, will be open on Sunday, June 12,...

  • The Arts Corner Stage

    By on June 8, 2005

    The GLBT Arts Consortium is proud to sponsor the performance stage at the Capital Pride Arts Corner as part of the festivities of the Capital...

  • Mainstage Entertainment Lineup

    By on June 8, 2005

    BETTY -- A few months after winning rave reviews for the local production of the Off-Broadway musical hit Betty Rules, the idiosyncratic band Betty comes...

  • Capital Pride Heroes 2005

    By on June 8, 2005

    Each year, the Capital Pride Planning Committee selects a number of individuals to honor as ''Capital Pride Heroes.'' These honorees have gone above and beyond...

  • 2005 Parade Participants

    By on June 8, 2005

    In alphabetical order, as of press time. Subject to change. Saturday, June 11, rain or shine. Stepoff is 6:30 p.m. at 23rd & P Streets...

  • Mayor's Proclamation

    By on June 8, 2005

  • PrideScopes

    By on June 8, 2005

    Heavenly Round-Up: There's so much to do and see you're liable to meet yourself coming and going. Pencil yourself in for time to regroup early...

  • The Porn Star Next Door

    By on June 8, 2005

    If you've ever worn a ''Porn Star'' t-shirt, then you've probably imagined the life of an adult film star: glamorous parties, easy riches and endless...

  • Chi Chi Confidential

    By on June 8, 2005

    ''I've always loved porno,'' purrs Chi Chi LaRue in a seductive cigarette meets gravel voice. ''It started with straight porno, but I soon realized that...

  • Fear Factor

    By on June 8, 2005

    ''It's like this infectious elation,'' says SONiA of the feeling she gets performing at Gay Prides. ''It's just a beautiful thing.'' This being SONiA, of...