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PHOTOS: So Addictive Lounge

Revelers party at college night at the Fairfax County gay bar

Published

15 years ago

January 10, 2011

It is college night at So Addictive Lounge in Herndon, Va. on Saturday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

So Addictive Lounge in Herndon, Va., opened for “college night” on Saturday, Jan 8. Patrons came from across Northern Virginia to go to Fairfax County’s only gay bar.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Wanda Alston Foundation Executive Director Cesar Toledo, on right, presents an award to the D.C. Front Runners at the 'Cheers to Out Sports!' event held at the DC LGBTQ+ Community Center on Monday. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)