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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

Out actor John Barrowman entertained in drag

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10 years ago

June 8, 2016

Out actor John Barrowman entertains while wearing ‘Darth Vader drag’ on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Awesome Con, a convention for comics, science fiction, fantasy and games enthusiasts, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center June 3-5. Featured speakers included out actor John Barrowman. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)