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Baltimore Briefs: Oct. 12
SuperPops goes ‘Golden Age,’ gay crocodile in Iron Crow production and more
(Photo courtesy of the BSO)
SuperPops go ‘Golden Age’
Jack Everly and the BSO SuperPops presents their show “The Golden Age of Black & White” starting tonight at 8 and running through the weekend at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall (1212 Cathedral St.).
The kickoff show for their 2012-13 SuperPops concert series transports the audience to the 1950s through their guest a-cappella group Chapter 6, music from game shows and TV themes, and a tribute to the beginning of rock n’ roll.
Tickets range from $28-$63. For more information, visit bsomusic.org.
Gay crocodile muddles ‘Panda’ plot
Iron Crow Theatre presents “Bad Panda,” a play by Megan Gogerty, tonight at 8 at Baltimore Theatre Project (45 W Preston St.).
The play follows Gwo Gwo the panda who is, along with his mate Marion, the last two pandas on earth. However, Gwo Gwo falls in love with a crocodile, who is gay. An observation of unconventional families, these pandas behave badly making the play appropriate for adults.
Tickets range from $10-$15. Since tonight is the premiere, the theater is offering a “pay-what-you-can” special. For more information, visit ironcrowtheatre.com.
Charles Village gay tour set for Sunday morning
LGBT leaders provide tours through Charles Village as part of “Creating the Movement: Baltimore’s LGBT History in Charles Village” Sunday morning at 10.
Leaders Louis Hughes, Richard Oloizia, Shirley Parry and Gary Sachau lead tours about the development of the LGBT community from the 1960s-‘80s.
Space is limited. To reserve a spot and for more information, visit baltimoreheritage.ort/tour. A meeting place and confirmation will be sent to participants by e-mail.
Charm City Gay Social tonight
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore (241 W. Chase St.) hosts the Charm City Gay Social tonight at 8:30 pm.
The social is a social and discussion group aimed at understanding gay culture, personal identity and civil rights for gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and intersex men 18 years and older.
They meet every Friday in Room 201. For more information, email [email protected] or visit charmcitygaysocial.org.
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Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates 45 years at annual gala
‘Sapphire & Sparkle’ Spring Affair held at the Ritz Carlton
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington held the annual Spring Affair gala at the Ritz Carlton Washington, D.C. on Saturday. The theme for this year’s fete was “Sapphire & Sparkle.” The chorus celebrated 45 years in D.C. with musical performances, food, entertainment, and an awards ceremony.
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington Executive Director Justin Fyala and Artistic Director Thea Kano gave welcoming speeches. Opening remarks were delivered by Spring Affair co-chairs Tracy Barlow and Tomeika Bowden. Uproariously funny comedian Murray Hill performed a stand-up set and served as the emcee.
There were performances by Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington groups Potomac Fever, 17th Street Dance, the Rock Creek Singers, Seasons of Love, and the GenOUT Youth Chorus.
Anjali Murthy, a member of the chorus and a graduate of the GenOUT Youth Chorus, addressed the attendees of the gala.
“The LGBTQ+ community isn’t bound by blood ties: we are brought together by shared experience,” Murthy said. “Being Gen Z, I grew up with Ellen [DeGeneres] telling me through the TV screen that it gets better: that one day, it’ll all be okay. The sentiment isn’t wrong, but it’s passive. What I’ve learned from GMCW is that our future is something we practice together. It exists because people like you continue to show up for it, to believe in the possibilities of what we’re still becoming”
The event concluded with the presentation of the annual Harmony Awards. This year’s awardees included local drag artist and activist Tara Hoot, the human rights organization Rainbow Railroad as well as Rocky Mountain Arts Association Executive Director, Dr. Chipper Dean.
(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)
Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party
Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser
The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.
(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)
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United Night Out set for Saturday
