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PHOTOS: Ripped Genes
Fashion photographer Robert W. Mercer, Jr. unveiled his 2014 calendar at the Engineers Club.

The official 2014 Ripped Genes Calendar party was held on Sept. 20 at The Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion, 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore.
Fashion photographer Robert W. Mercer, Jr. unveiled his 2014 Ripped Genes calendar, the seventh edition of the popular series. The Baltimore native is well known in the area for producing fashion events. Mercer’s 2014 body of work includes the introduction of his female version, 2014 Ripped Janes Calendar.
(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)
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Xunami Muse of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 16 performed at the drag show Shook at Shakers on Saturday, May 10. Other performers included Crystal Edge, Tatianna, Aave Blue, Drew Friday and Jaybella Banks.
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The Victory Fund held its National Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton on Sunday, April 27. Speakers included Tim Gunn, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Gov. Wes Moore (D-Md.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.).
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The Cherry Weekend main event party was “Fire” at Betty (1235 W Street, N.E.) on Saturday, April 12. Detox of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” met with fans.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














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