� Michael Key has worked as a photojournalist for the Washington Blade since 2009 and is currently serving as the photo editor. He has worked on Capitol Hill, in the White House, on the campaign trail and in cities along the East Coast taking iconic photos documenting the extension of marriage benefits to same-sex couples, the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and other events of interest to the LGBT community. He is a board member of the D.C. chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association. In his spare time, Michael has also directed and produced a number of music videos, including Tom Goss's "Lover" played on MTV's Logo. Google

Bare celebrates second anniversary

Bare, a monthly lesbian nightlife event, celebrated its second anniversary on Jan 15 at Cobalt

January 18, 2011 | 1 Comment

So Addictive Lounge

So Addictive Lounge in Herndon, VA opened for "college night" on Jan 8

January 10, 2011 | Comments Off

Year-in-Review (Part Two)

2010 was an eventful year for the LGBT community in Washington, D.C. Here are some of the more enduring images in the Blade archive of events from July to December

December 30, 2010 | Comments Off

Year-in-Review (Part One)

2010 was an eventful year for the LGBT community in Washington, D.C. Here are some of the more enduring images in the Blade archive of events from January to June

December 28, 2010 | Comments Off

NLGJA Holiday Party

The D.C. chapter of the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association held its "Cocktails and Conversation" party at the Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams store in Northwest Washington on Dec 15

December 16, 2010 | Comments Off

Freddie’s 60th Birthday Jam

Freddie Lutz, owner of Freddie's Beach Bar and Grill in Arlington, held his 60th birthday party at his popular LGBT nightlife spot

December 7, 2010 | Comments Off

Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference

Openly LGBT leaders in politics, government and non-profit work met for the 26th International Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference of the Victory Fund in Washington throughout the weekend

December 6, 2010 | Comments Off

World AIDS Day

The "Persistent Voices" poetry reading kicked off World AIDS Day events in Washington on Tuesday at the Thurgood Marshall building

December 3, 2010 | Comments Off

NGLCC National Dinner

The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce held their Evening of Courage National Dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on Nov 19

November 22, 2010 | Comments Off

Second annual Food & Friends pie-eating contest

Nellie's Sports Bar hosted the second annual pie-eating contest on Nov 17

November 19, 2010 | Comments Off