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PHOTOS: Cherry Weekend’s ‘Moodio 54’

Party at Soundcheck featured DJ Joe Gauthreaux

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4 years ago

April 10, 2022

Dancers perform at Cherry's 'Moodio 54.' (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

The 25th anniversary of Cherry Weekend, a series of parties produced by the Cherry Fund that raise money for HIV/AIDS and mental health services, continued on Saturday with a “Moodio 54 – Birthday LXV” event at Soundcheck. DJ Joe Gauthreaux provided the music.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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7 days ago

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Sirene Noir Sidora Jackson dances at The Bonnet Ball at JR.'s Bar on Sunday, April 5. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: ‘No Kings’ rally and march

Demonstrators in Anacostia join nationwide protests

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Demonstrators in a "No Kings" protest march toward the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, March 28. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

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(Washington Blade photos and videos by Michael Key)