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Wilson Cruz helps COLAGE celebrate 20th anniversary

Published

15 years ago

October 7, 2010

Wilson Cruz, best know for his roles as an openly gay teen on “My So Called Life” and Angel in the Broadway production of “Rent,” will emcee COLAGE’s 20th anniversary party on Sunday.

COLAGE, formerly “Children Of Lesbians And Gays Everywhere,” is a national organization which builds community and works toward social justice through “youth empowerment, leadership development, education and advocacy.” The organization now uses the phrase “people with a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer parent” but keeps its old acronym.

“Family Time,” a new short film by COLAGE that chronicles 20 years of the LGBT family movement and will debut online later this year, will be shown and copies of the new book “Let’s Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for People with an LGBTQ Parent” will be unveiled.

Tina Fakhrid-Deen, author of “Let’s Get This Straight” and a former Chicago Chapter Leader, will be honored. Other honorees include Danielle Silber, who leads the New York City chapter, and her lesbian mom, Susan Silber.

Ryan LaLonde and Christopher Moody will also be honored. LaLonde led COLAGE Metro D.C. for ten years from 1998 to 2008 and served on the Board of Directors for five years. Moody has been a volunteer and supporter for 15 years. The party will be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mansion at 2020 O St., N.W. Tickets are $20 for youth and $50 for adults. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here.

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Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party set for May 16

Rehoboth Beach event to feature politicos, journalists, special guests

Published

2 weeks ago

May 8, 2025

Staff reports

Washington Blade editor Kevin Naff (right) with Rep. Sarah McBride at the 2024 Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach. (Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The Washington Blade’s 18th annual Summer Kickoff Party is scheduled for Friday, May 16 in Rehoboth Beach, Del.

The event, held at the Blue Moon (35 Rehoboth Ave.) from 5-7 p.m., is a fundraiser for the Blade Foundation’s Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism, which funds a summer position reporting on LGBTQ news in Delaware. This year’s recipient is Abigail Hatting, a rising senior at American University.

This year’s event will feature remarks from state Sen. Russ Huxtable, who recently introduced a state constitutional amendment to codify the right of same-sex couples to marry. CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Kim Leisey and Blade editor Kevin Naff will also speak, in addition to surprise guests. The event is generously sponsored by Realtor Justin Noble, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.

A suggested donation of $20 is partially tax deductible and includes drink tickets and light appetizers. Tickets are available in advance at bladefoundation.org/rehoboth or at the door.

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MIXTAPE returns Jan. 4

Published

5 months ago

December 27, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

Shea van Horn and Matt Bailer are back with Mixtape. (Photo by David Claypool/Kalorama Photography)

“MIXTAPE with DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn” will be on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 p.m. at the Atlantis.

This event is D.C.’s legendary LGBTQ dance party. Founded in 2008 by DJs Matt Bailer and Shea Van Horn, MIXTAPE quickly became a staple of the city’s queer nightlife, bringing together a vibrant crowd of music lovers, dancers, and everyone in between. Known for its eclectic blend of indie, house, nudisco, and throwbacks, MIXTAPE creates a unique, inclusive experience that brings people back to the dance floor time and again.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased on the Atlantis website.

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Ring in the New Year with Capital Pride

Rainbow Masquerade features drag shows, aerial silk performances

Published

5 months ago

December 23, 2024

Tinashe Chingarande

There are plenty of queer parties planned for New Year’s Eve around D.C., including one hosted by Capital Pride. (Photo by grapix/Bigstock)

Capital Pride will host “Rainbow Masquerade NYE Party” on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. at 3400 Georgia Ave. NW.

There will be an all-night open bar, midnight Champagne, drag shows and aerial silk performances. There will also be dessert and midnight snack tables and themed photo ops.

To get tickets and a discount (Code: CAPPRIDE for $25 off), visit Capital Pride’s website.