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PHOTOS: ‘Gays of Our Lives’ in New York City
Soap opera stars who play gay characters gather at the Stonewall
Soap opera fans from across the nation gathered in New York City on March 27 to meet the actors behind their favorite characters. Panelists included Gregory Michael of “Greek” and “Dante’s Cove,” Hal Sparks of “Queer as Folk,” Scott Evans of “One Life to Live,” Jo Weil and Thore Schölermann of “Verbotene Liebe,” Igor Dolgatschew and Dennis Grabosch of “Alles Was Zählt,” and Felix Isenbügel of “Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten.” (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)








Drag artists perform for crowds in towns across Virginia. The photographer follows Gerryatrick, Shenandoah, Climaxx, Emerald Envy among others over eight months as they perform at venues in the Virginia towns of Staunton, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)



















The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)













The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.
(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

















































