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PHOTOS: D.C. Center Fall Reception
Annual event held on Warner Building rooftop

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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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
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2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
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The fourth annual Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 17.
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