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PHOTOS: D.C. Center Fall Reception

Annual event held on Warner Building rooftop

Published

11 years ago

September 21, 2015

Awardees at the D.C. Center's Fall Reception included Imani Woody, speaking on right, of SAGE. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The D.C. Center for the LGBT Community held its 10th annual Fall Reception on the rooftop of the Warner Building on Sept. 18. Honorees included Jim Marks, Sharon McGowan, Rayceen Pendarvis and Imani Woody. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

: The event was catered by Chef Ty Johns.

: Music was provided by DJ Deedub Tezrah.

: The event was emceed by Ty Bentli of 107.3’s Sarah, Ty & Mel Show.

: Honorees included Jim Marks, on right.

: Honorees included Rayceen Pendarvis, on right.

: Honorees included Sharon McGowan, on right.

: (DC Center Fall Reception. Washington Blade photo by Michael Key.)

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A scene from the SUNFESTIVAL Night of Dance at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Sept. 6. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Old Bay

Maryland drag pageant held at The Lodge

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From left: Miss Gay Old Bay winner Vanya Varushka, Miss Gay Maryland America 2025 Ivanna Rights, and Miss Gay Old Bay first alternate Glitter Douglas.

The Miss Gay Old Bay pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Aug. 29. Vanya Varushka was crowned the winner. Glitter Douglas was named first runner-up. Both Varushka and Douglas qualify to compete in the Miss Gay Maryland pageant in October.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)