Arts & Entertainment
MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Alexandra Waters
Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Alexandra Waters (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Name: Alexandra Waters
Age: 28
Occupation: Creative account coordinator
Identify as: Queer
What are you looking for in a mate? A wild explorer confident enough to choose her own adventure. A creative spirit with the ability to both waltz intellectually and get down on a dance floor. A friend with an appreciation for beautiful anomalies.
Biggest turn-off: Jealousy
Biggest turn-on: Watching someone get lost in their greatest passion, most recent curiosity or nerdy obsession.
Hobbies: Scavenging abandoned objects I can turn into art, biking fiercely through D.C. streets, composing letters sent with stamps, standing breathless in front of beautiful art and hosting extravagant brunches.
Describe your ideal first date: First, we’d grab coffee. Once we’re both chatting with the enthusiasm only a first date and caffeine could inspire, we’d start walking. Maybe I’d be brave enough to hold your hand, since at this point I’d be smitten. We’d stumble along hand in hand and see where the world takes us.
Favorite TV show: Let’s talk about books!
Celebrity crush: Melissa Harris-Perry, Rachel Maddow, Anderson Cooper — see the pattern?
One obscure fact about yourself: I was once a drag and burlesque performer so am well versed in the art of glitter
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
Want to dance for a good cause?
Calendar: May 3-9
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