Arts & Entertainment
MOST ELIGIBLE SINGLES: Lisa Marie Thalhammer
Meet D.C.’s top 20 LGBT bachelors and bachelorettes
Lisa Marie Thalhammer (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)
Name: Lisa Marie Thalhammer
Age: 35
Occupation: Full-time visual artist, muralist
Identify as: Pansexual cisgender female
What are you looking for in a mate? My ideal mate is grounded, self-assured, empowered and confident. They navigate their relationships with kindness, compassion, empathy and emotional intelligence. My ideal mate understands that there is an interconnectedness between all people and things. They are accepting and loving while also fierce, fabulous, intelligent, informed and political. They are interested in tribe building and raising a child together to learn, laugh, play and grow with. They are fun, adventurous and enjoy world travel. We practice yoga together and support each other’s personal and professional growth. They smell good and enjoy cuddles and kisses. They are sincere, honest, trustworthy and follow through on their word.
Biggest turn-off: Racial discrimination, misogyny, jealousy, rudeness
Biggest turn-on: Gender-bending, strong women, rad style, charisma, scent
Hobbies: Attending art exhibitions, galleries, museums and fairs. I like to dance, travel, play tennis, hike and swim. I enjoy attending drag/burlesque shows and participating in Pride parades. I am a feminist who marches for equality and protests injustice. I enjoy going to theater, watching movies at home and cooking vegan. I am learning Spanish. I practice yoga daily, enjoy meditation, mantra chanting, listening to uplifting music and spreading love.
Describe your ideal first date: Attend a museum exhibition or yoga event, followed by vegan dinner.
Favorite TV show: “Democracy Now,” “Through the Wormhole,” “Portlandia,” “Walking Dead”
Celebrity crush: Serena Williams, Frida Kahlo, Gloria Steinem, Owen Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Obama
One obscure fact about yourself: Growing up, my family owned and operated a truck stop along Route 66 east of St. Louis and one of my first jobs was working as a waitress at the truck stop diner.
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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Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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