Publication: Washington Blade

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

‘This is a very big deal’

Revelers at last year's Black Pride. (Blade file photo by Pete Exis)Change is in the air and prominent local black LGBT activists say its effects will be palpable at this weekend’s Black Pride festivities.It’s debatable what led to the timing of President ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: African-Americans, Hyatt Regency SA, LGBT

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

OLIVIA Newton-John

Escapism on skates

Charlie Brady, center, as Sonny in Signature’s ‘Xanadu.’ (Photo by Scott Suchman; courtesy Signature)The “Xanadu” chracter Muse Calliope is onto something when she says the roller derby in the show is like “children’s theater for 40-year-old gay peop ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: Matthew Gardiner, OLIVIA Newton-John, Gay

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Lonely Planet

Maps and memories

$45-$50 (military and student discounts available)703-548-9044Michael Russotto, left, and Eric Sutton in ‘Lonely Planet’ by playwright Steven Dietz. (Photo by Christopher Banks; courtesy MetroStage)Tucked away inside his tidy map shop, Jody does his best ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: Eric Sutton, Steven Dietz, Lonely Planet

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

West Virginia University

‘Zooming’ in on details

One of Philip Gerlach’s photos. (Photo courtesy Gerlach)Artomatic 2012 (1851 S. Bell St.) has already started, but there’s still plenty to see and do including many musical performances, film screenings and more.Philip Gerlach, also known as his alter-ego ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: West Virginia University, Graphic Design, Organic

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Whitney Houston

Out & About: DC and Baltimore events

A production still from ‘The Ice Child,’ being staged now in Washington. (Photo courtesy Factory 449)‘Ice Child’ play finds inspiration in creepy Poe talesInspired by the chilling tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Factory 449 company members Lisa Hodsoll, Hunter ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: Baltimore (Maryland, United States), Whitney Houston, Edgar Allan Poe, Admission

First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Calendar: May 25

The HIV Working Group will be doing outreach at Town’s (2009 8th St., N.W.) Bear Happy Hour this evening. Happy hour begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5. For more information, visit towndc.com or thedccenter.org.Special Agent Galactica plays happy hour ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: HIV/AIDS, LGBT, African-Americans

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Washington Posto

Melissa Taylor and Matteo Venini of Ristorante Posto. (Blade photo by Michael Key)Ristorante Posto (1515 14th St., N.W.) delivers a fine dining experience with a caring and attentive staff and a menu full of mouth-watering selections. The exquisite dishes ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: Cantaloupe, Antra, Port Wine, Marjoram, Passiflora edulis

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Arts briefs: May 18

Grand Central Station (1001/1003 N. Charles St.) has a bunch of events coming up this week.Saturday brings Rich Morel’s “Hot Sauce.” There’s a $10 cover.Sunday is “Night of Broadway” starring Sue Nami, Jada B, Lola Mein, Anastasia Amor with special guest ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: Equality Maryland, Baltimore (Maryland, United States), Lambda Legal

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Strong?s concordance

At 30, Eli Strong has become the local face of trans-masculine men for all who watched last week’s ‘American Transgender’ on the National Geographic channel. (Blade photo by Michael Key)Eli Strong is a Washington-based trans-masculine University of Alabama ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: National Geographic Society, Lesbian, University of Alabama

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Queery: David Perez

David Perez (Blade photo by Michael Key)Though David Perez is a few generations removed from the group that came to the U.S. — his great-grandparents on his father’s side immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico — he identifies strongly with his Latino roots ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: David Perez, LGBT, Cobalt, Graduate School

First Reported May 18 2012 - Updated May 18 2012 - 1 Documents

Setting the stage

Local theater set designer Tony Cisek whose long career in Washington has garnered him four Helen Hayes Awards. (Blade photo by Michael Key)A playwright sets the scene with words, but it’s up to the scenic designer to bring it to life visually.As one ... [ Published May 18 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: Helen Hayes, Georgetown University, Robert Richmond, Leo Frank

First Reported May 10 2012 - Updated May 10 2012 - 1 Documents

Working to end HIV

Zachary Barnett will be in town next week for an HIV benefit at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. (Photo courtesy Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams)Abzyme Research Foundation is partnering with Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (1526 14th St., N.W.) and Cork Wine Bar ... [ Published May 10 2012 by Washington Blade ]

Entities: HIV/AIDS, Vaccine, Bob Williams