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PHOTOS: Best of Gay D.C. party

The Washington Blade honored this year’s winners at Town

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10 years ago

October 27, 2015

D.C. Council member Jack Evans is honored as "Best Council member" at the Washington Blade's 2015 Best of Gay D.C. Awards. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The Washington Blade held its Best of Gay D.C. party at Town Danceboutique on Thursday, Oct. 22 to honor this year’s winners. The event was hosted by Ba’Naka with special performaces by Frankie & Betty, Summer Camp, Ba’Naka, Avery Austin, Destiny B. Childs, Private Tails. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: SMYAL for the New Year

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From left, SMYAL Executive Director Erin Whelan and journalist Ari Shapiro attend SMYAL for the New Year at Shakiki on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held its annual fundraiser, ‘SMYAL for the New Year,’ at Shakiki (2012 9th Street, N.W.) on Thursday, Jan. 22.

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PHOTOS: Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026

Gage Ryder wins annual competition

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Gage Ryder, center, wins the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2026 in a competition at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 18. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 2026 Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill on Sunday. Seven contestants vied for the title and Gage Ryder was named the winner.

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