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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Maryland 2022
Amethyst Diamond crowned pageant winner
The winners and alternates of Miss Glamour Girl, Miss Gay Freestate and Miss Gay Western Maryland competed for the title of Miss Gay Maryland America 2022 at Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Special guest performers included Miss Gay Maryland 2021 Maranda Rights and Miss Gay America 2022 Dextaci.
Amethyst Diamond was crowned the winner with Dezi Minaj designated the first alternate. Both queens are eligible to compete in the Miss Gay America pageant in Little Rock, Ark. in January, 2023.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
The Safe Space 2: A Safer Space party was held at the Black Cat on Saturday, Dec. 3.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Covering the Safe Space party at @BlackCatDC for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/uTVCvwve20
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) December 4, 2022
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PHOTOS: Holiday Show
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington perform annual concert at Lincoln Theatre
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and the GenOUT Youth Chorus performed “The Holiday Show” at a dress rehearsal on Friday, Dec. 2 at Lincoln Theatre. The Chorus has performances scheduled for Dec. 9 and 11. For tickets and showtimes, visit gmcw.org.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Bombalicious Eklaver held a Superstar Drag Revue at the Selina Hotel Rooftop on Friday, Nov. 25. DJ Juba provided the music.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
Catching @BombaEklaver’s show. @MasVusi performing at Selina Rooftop. Covering for @WashBlade pic.twitter.com/8t8aqlbJVC
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) November 26, 2022
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