Photos
Blade’s Rehoboth party a socially distanced good time
Sen. Coons addresses audience at Blue Moon
The Washington Blade held its 14th annual Rehoboth summer opening party a few months late this year due to the coronavirus. The event was pushed to Sept. 11 and billed as a “summer closing party.”
The event, a benefit for the Blade Foundation, featured acclaimed pianist Nate Buccieri along with performances by Magnolia Applebottom and Roxy Overbrook, to kick off the night. Rep. Lisa Blunt-Rochester spoke to the sold-out crowd of 50 (ticket sales were limited by COVID restrictions) and a Facebook Live audience, vowing to return to the event in May to dance again. Gary Stockbridge, president of Delmarva Power, a sponsor of the event, spoke about the importance of celebrating inclusion and diversity in the workplace. The keynote speaker was U.S. Sen. Chris Coons who spent about two hours at the event, posing for photos and taking audience questions on a range of issues, including the 2020 election and the status of immigrant children taken from parents at the border.Ā
“It was a very different event than we’re used to,” said Blade editor and event emcee Kevin Naff, “but we’re grateful to have the chance to gather in-person again. Thank you to the Blue Moon, Sen. Coons, Rep. Blunt Rochester, Nate, Magnolia and Roxy, as well as our sponsors, Delmarva Power and Lee Ann Wilkinson. We look forward to celebrating the 2021 beach season next May.”
Awesome Con, an annual convention for science fiction, fantasyĀ and comics enthusiasts, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 8-10. “Pride Alley” on the expo floor served as a gathering place for LGBTQ fans, artists and representatives of community organizations.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Photos
PHOTOS: Drag Me to the Disco
Four ‘RuPaul’ contestants join local performers at Howard Theatre event
District Disco presented “Drag Me to the Disco” at Howard Theatre on Saturday. Performers included Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Jaida Essence Hall, Vanessa Vanjie Matteo and Luxx Noir London of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” as well as local drag performers Crimsyn, Cake Pop!, Crystal Edge and Druex Sidora. Music was provided by DJ Camb and DJ Boyyyish.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering Drag Me to the Disco at @HowardTheatre for @WashBlade . @luxxnoirlondon from @RuPaulsDragRace performing: pic.twitter.com/byMTzlnCwm
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) March 3, 2024
Covering Drag Me to the Disco at @HowardTheatre for @WashBlade . @VanessaVanjie from @RuPaulsDragRace performing: pic.twitter.com/bMpIY9j1Sn
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) March 3, 2024
The Capital Pride Alliance held its annual Pride Reveal party at Penn Social on Feb. 29. “Totally Radical” was announced as this year’s theme for Pride.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering @CapitalPrideDC Pride Reveal party. @DCPoliceDept Chief Pamela Smith dances @PennSocialDC . Covering for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/qnW5p4IUy8
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) March 1, 2024