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PHOTOS: Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch
Warner, Roem speak at annual fundraising event
The LGBTQ Victory Fund held its annual National Champagne Brunch at the Omni Shoreham Hotel on Sunday. Speakers included Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Virginia state Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas Park).
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- Maryland state Sen. Rich Madaleno (D-Montgomery County) is among the Democrats who are running to succeed Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in November. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)
- Virginia state Del. Danica Roem (D-Manassas) speaks at the Victory Fund National Champagne Brunch. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)
- LGBTQ Victory Fund CEO and President Annise Parker speaks at the National Champagne Brunch last Sunday. (Washington Blade photo by Wyatt Reid Westlund)
Glitterati Productions held the “Studio 69” party at Bunker on Friday, May 8.
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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.
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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.
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