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PHOTOS: SMYAL Fall Brunch
19th annual fundraiser for LGBTQ youth organization held at Mandarin Oriental
Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL) held its 19th annual Fall Brunch at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
- Wendy Rieger at the SMYAL Fall Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
- The annual SMYAL Fall Brunch is Sunday morning. (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key)
Glitterati Productions held the “Studio 69” party at Bunker on Friday, May 8.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

















The Miss Gay Western Maryland pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, May 1. Maria R. Posa was crowned the winner with Aura Fixation named first alternate. Both winners are qualified to compete in the 2026 Miss Gay Maryland America pageant.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)














The new monthly 90’s Flashback Drag Brunch premiered at Red Bear Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 26. Performers included Logan Stone, Tiffany D. Carter and Charlemagne Chateau.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)










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