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‘Duck Dynasty’ to end after 11th season
show will conclude after 11th season
Duck Dynasty will conclude in April after 11 seasons. (Photo courtesy A&E Networks)
A&E’s top-rated show “Duck Dynasty” will be ending, the family announced on Wednesday ahead of the show’s 11th season premiere.
The show premiered in 2012 and featured the Robertsons, a Louisiana family who became wealthy from fabricating duck calls for duck hunting season. The show quickly became a pop culture phenomenon and the most-watched non-fiction series in U.S. cable T.V. history.
“Duck Dynasty” wasn’t without controversy. In 2013 Phil Robertson was suspended from the show after making homophobic and racist remarks in an interview with GQ Magazine. A&E eventually lifted the suspension and opted to create a series of PSAs for the channel to promote tolerance and acceptance.
During the election, Robertson endorsed Ted Cruz for president while his son, Willie, supported Donald Trump. Willie appeared at the Republican National Convention’s first night to publicly showcase his support.
The 11th season will run through Jan. 18 and then take a hiatus until March 12. The series finale will air on Apr. 12, 2017.
SPOILER ALERT: The Robertsons made a big quacking announcement. Join your #DuckDynasty family for new episodes Wednesdays at 9/8c on @AETV. pic.twitter.com/uw7Ei0y3xL
— Duck Dynasty (@DuckDynastyAE) November 17, 2016
Celebrate the start of Pride month at the Queer Magic Dance Party at the Black Cat on Saturday, June 6. Doors open at 9 p.m.
There will be pole performances and demonstrations, a free photo booth with glitter bar, a queer vendor market, tarot readings by Skye Marinda Tarot, a drag performance by Sapphica, and dancing to a blend of smooth R&B, Afrobeats, hip-hop and pop by Slammer & Saba. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 (plus fees) in advance, purchased here.
Local queer journalists will celebrate Pride this weekend at the annual NLGJA-DC Pride Happy Hour event at Trade (1410 14th St., N.W.) on Saturday, June 6, 3-5 p.m. Admission is free.Â
Out & About
DC Front Runners Pride Run 5K set for Saturday
Annual event held at historic Congressional Cemetery
The 14th annual DC Front Runners’ Pride 5K run/walk is set for Saturday, June 6 at historic Congressional Cemetery. The race starts and ends at the cemetery (1801 E St., S.E.) and passes through scenic D.C., along the Anacostia River trail and the fields at RFK campus. Registration ends Friday at 11:59 p.m.
Runners can pick up their race packets on Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. at Congressional Cemetery; the race begins at 9 a.m.
The fee to run the 5K in person is $65 ($35 for those under age 20). Proceeds benefit local LGBTQ nonprofits, including Thrive DC, Wanda Alston Foundation, Blade Foundation, Ainsley’s Angels, SMYAL, and Team DC. Visit DCFrontRunners.org for more information.
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