Arts & Entertainment
Bare celebrates second anniversary
(Blade photo by Michael Key)
Saturday marked the second anniversary of Bare, a monthly lesbian event at Cobalt (1639 R St., N.W.).
“From go-go dancers, to multiple levels and DJs, we bring a little bit of everything into one building,” Karen Diehl, founder of Lure, the event planning company that puts on Bare, a monthly event, said of the party.
Diehl started Lure a few years ago with a business partner, but has been going “solo” for about a year and a half. The company first reached out to Cobalt early in 2009, but the club was unable to take on another party at the time.
In August of that same year, they sat down with Jason Royce and Mark Rutstein of Cobalt and came to an agreement and two months later, Bare was born.
“We want to thank Eric Little and Mark Rutstein for being so wonderful for the past two years,” Diehl said. “They really have stood behind the lesbian community and embraced this event as one of their own.”
Saturday’s party starts at 9 p.m. and Diehl recommends getting there early.
Everyone will be able to get her picture taken by Binxer Photography on the red carpet with Lure’s backdrop displaying all the companies’ allies. Prizes will be given to the first 100 guests.
DJs Rosie and Keenan will be spinning.
“Real L Word” fans will be happy to hear someone from the show will be at the party for those who purchase VIP admission. But Diehl won’t say who.
“We would prefer to keep it a secret, because just like most birthdays, it’s always nice to be surprised,” Diehl said.
VIP admission is $25 and includes access to both floors, giveaways, entry into a raffle for Phasefest 2011 tickets and Queer Prom 2011 tickets, $5 “you call-its” and the ice luge.
General admission is $10 and includes drink specials and go-go dancers. All attendees must be 21 or older.
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.
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