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March 15, 2024

Awesome Con 2024

Washington, D.C.

October 25, 2023

Reel Affirmations 30th Anniversary Opening Party

Eaton Hotel, Washington, D.C.

April 28, 2023

DC Emancipation Day Fashion Show & Gala

Patterson Mansion

March 3, 2023

DC Fashion Week Highlights

Washington, D.C.

August 20, 2021

Retro Scene: Awesome Con 2018

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

March 19, 2021

Retro Scene: Gay Day at Hillwood 2008

Hillwood Estate and Museum

May 23, 2019

Helen Hayes Awards

The Anthem

May 17, 2019

GMCW Spring Affair

Ritz Carlton

May 4, 2019

Awesome Con 2019 (Part 1)

Washington, D.C. Convention Center

May 4, 2019

Awesome Con 2019 (Part 2)

Washington, D.C. Convention Center

November 8, 2018

Reel Affirmations Opening Reception

Gala Theatre

October 5, 2018

The DC Weirdo Show

Bier Baron Tavern

May 19, 2018

Helen Hayes Awards 2018

The Anthem at District Warf in Washington, D.C.

April 5, 2018

Awesome Con

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

October 11, 2017

GMCW's Ropeburn

Dupont Underground

May 24, 2017

Helen Hayes Awards After Party

9:30 Club

October 19, 2016

Reel Affirmations 23 Opening

GALA Hispanic Theatre

May 30, 2016

Helen Hayes Awards After Party

9:30 Club

September 3, 2015

Reel Affirmations Closing Party

Gala Hispanic Theatre, Washington, DC

April 11, 2015

The 2015 Helen Hayes Awards After Party

The Howard Theatre

February 26, 2015

Glamour Glitter and Gold: DC Center's 10th Oscar Gala

Town Danceboutique

May 9, 2014

Helen Hayes Awards

The National Building Museum

April 18, 2014

Countdown to Yuri's Night

Anacostia Arts Center

March 7, 2014

Glamour, Glitter and Gold

The DC Center's 9th Annual Oscar Party at Town

November 27, 2013

Arena Stage Piano Bar

Arena Stage

October 22, 2013

NGLF Launch Reception

Long View Gallery

October 27, 2012

Mark Twain Prize

Kennedy Center

October 10, 2012

Out at Arena

Arena Stage

October 4, 2012

Andromeda Fundraiser

GALA Theatre

May 2, 2012

The 28th Annual Helen Hayes Awards

National Theatre and J.W. Marriott

April 21, 2012

Countdown to Yuri's Night

Artisphere

March 22, 2012

GMCW's 'The Rocky Horror Show'

Produced by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington. GWU Lisner Auditorium.

March 2, 2012

Glamour, Glitter and Gold

The DC Center's Oscar Party

December 15, 2011

Us Helping Us Awards Reception

Arena Stage

October 21, 2011

Reel Affirmations 20 Opening Night

Lisner Auditorium

October 13, 2011

Reel Affirmations Kick-Off Party

Hosted by Ed Carp and Tim Dowdy

August 25, 2011

Out at Arena: Oklahoma!

Arena Stage

April 28, 2011

The 2011 Helen Hayes Awards & Ovation Gala

Warner Theatre JW Marriott

November 18, 2010

Whitman-Walker Clinic's Art for Life Auction

Carnegie Institute

November 4, 2010

Scott Brooks' Opening for We the People

Long View Gallery

September 9, 2010

Ganymede's Fall Fundraiser

Black Fox Lounge

April 15, 2010

Helen Hayes Awards Afterparty

JW Marriott Hotel

December 10, 2009

Dylan Davis's On the Flip Side

Art Show with DJ Obey

November 26, 2009

Whitman-Walker Clinic's Art for Life Auction

Carnegie Institute

October 22, 2009

Reel Affirmations 19 Opening Night Party

Harman Center for the Arts

October 9, 2009

Gay Day at Hillwood

Hillwood Museum & Gardens

April 23, 2009

Helen Hayes Awards Ovation Gala

JW Marriott Hotel

April 2, 2009

After Hours at The Hirshhorn

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

November 20, 2008

Art for Life Auction

Carnegie Institute, 16th & P Street

October 30, 2008

Reel Affirmations Women's Brunch

Alero

October 30, 2008

Reel Affirmations Closing Night Party

Harman Hall

June 26, 2008

One in Ten's Divas Outdoors

Screening of Strait-Jacket. Hillwood Museum

May 22, 2008

Gay Men's Chorus Spring Fling

JW Marriott Hotel

May 1, 2008

Helen Hayes Awards Ovation Gala

J.W. Marriott

November 29, 2007

Whitman Walker Clinic's Art for Life Auction

The Organization of American States

November 15, 2007

Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's Fall Cabaret Opening Gala

Westminster Presbyterian Church

October 25, 2007

Ganymede Arts Festival

Opening Night. Church Street Theatre

October 18, 2007

D.C. Strokes Calendar Launch

Long View Gallery

May 17, 2007

One in Ten's Walk the Red Carpet

Hotel Palomar

April 26, 2007

GMCW's Annual Spring Affair

J.W. Marriott Rooftop and Ballroom

April 19, 2007

The Helen Hayes Awards Ovation Gala

J.W. Marriott

November 30, 2006

Whitman-Walker's Art for Life

Organization of American States

October 19, 2006

Reel Affirmations XVI Opening Night Party

The Ellington Rooftop Terrace

June 22, 2006

Metro Teen AIDS Art and Articles Auction

Embassy of Finland

May 18, 2006

One In Ten's Walk the Red Carpet

Spring Gala & Auction. Hotel Helix.

December 15, 2005

One In Ten VIP Donor Party

I. Gorman Jewelers

December 8, 2005

HRC's Preview Screening Of Brokeback Mountain

Mate Restaurant/ Loews Georgetown Cinema

November 10, 2005

Opening Night Benefit For GMCW Cabaret

Tivoli Theatre

November 3, 2005

Reel Affirmations XV Closing Night Party

Lincoln Theatre

October 27, 2005

Art for Life

Benefiting the Whitman-Walker Clinic's Latino Services, Carnegie Institution

October 20, 2005

Reel Affirmations 15 Opening Night Party

Lincoln Theatre

October 13, 2005

Out at Arena

Post-Show Reception. Arena Stage

August 25, 2005

Screen on Stead

Stead Park

July 7, 2005

One In Ten's Reel Affirmations XV Kickoff Party

Josephine Butler Parks Center

June 23, 2005

Metro TeenAIDS Art & Articles Auction

Finnish Embassy

May 26, 2005

GMCW's Annual Spring Affair

Hyatt Regency Washington

November 4, 2004

Whitman Walker Clinic's Art for Life Auction

Carnegie Institute

October 21, 2004

Reel Affirmations 14

Opening Night Party at Lincoln Theatre.

July 1, 2004

Metro TeenAIDS Art and Articles Auction

Embassy of Finland

June 10, 2004

Stay Close: The Cabaret

A benefit for Metro DC PFLAG. National Geographic Society.

April 1, 2004

GMCW's Bye Bye Birdie Cast Party

Capital City Brewing Co.

October 30, 2003

Art for Life

Benefiting WWC's Latino Services. Organization of American States.

October 23, 2003

Reel Affirmations 13 Opening Night

Lincoln Theatre

October 23, 2003

Reel Affirmations 13 (Bonus Scene)

Lincoln Theatre

October 24, 2002

Red Carpet

Opening Party for Reel Affirmations 12. Lincoln Theater

October 17, 2002

Dinner Theatre

Man of La Mancha benefit performance for Food & Friends. National Theater.

October 10, 2002

Soaring Spirits.

HRC's Gospel & Soul. First Congregational Church

September 19, 2002

Like Maria

Sing-a-Long Sound of Music. Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater.

May 23, 2002

A cappella Auction

GMCW's annual auction.