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Don a wig, have a drink
Supreme Wig Council hosts Wig Night Out charity
(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
The Supreme Wig Council hosts the fourth annual Wig Night Out in support for the Point Foundation Saturday night at 9 at JR.’s (1519 17th St., NW).
The Point Foundation gives financial support and training to students in need and empowers LGBT students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. The Supreme Wig Council began three years with a small group of friends wearing wigs and donating to charity. Now it is an annual event to raise money for the community.
A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, visit pointfoundation.org.
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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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