Arts & Entertainment
Hallmark kicks off Christmas early with ad starring gay couple
two men get excited to create memories in their new home
(Screenshot via Facebook.)
Hallmark got into the holiday spirit a couple months early with its new commercial featuring a same-sex couple.
In the commercial, the couple has just moved into their new home together and reminisce about old memories while they unpack.
One man finds “their first” Christmas tree in a box and his partner says “You know what it needs? An accessory”  before hanging a “New Home 2016” ornament.
“Mi casa es su casa,” he tells his partner as they admire the tree.
This isn’t the first time Hallmark has featured a same-sex couple in their advertising. They also included gay couples in their Valentine’s Day #CareEnough campaign.
Watch below.
The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The 2025 Silver Pride Resource Fair and Tea Dance was held at the Eaton Hotel on Wednesday, May 21.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Out & About
Queer film festival comes to D.C.
DC/DOX to showcase LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers
DC/DOX will host a film festival beginning on Thursday, June 12, at the Regal Gallery Place, Eaton Cinema, and the U.S. Navy Memorial Burke Theatre.
This festival will premier LGBTQ documentaries made by LGBTQ filmmakers. Each screening will be followed by in-person Q&As with the filmmakers.
For more details, visit dcdoxfest.com
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