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.
2025 D.C. Trans Pride was held at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, May 17. The day was filled with panel discussions, art, social events, speakers, a resource fair and the Engendered Spirit Awards. Awardees included Lyra McMillan, Pip Baitinger, Steph Niaupari and Hayden Gise. The keynote address was delivered by athlete and advocate Schuyler Bailar.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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Looking back at 50 years of Pride in D.C
Washington Blade’s unique archives chronicle highs, lows of our movement
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBTQ Pride in Washington, D.C., the Washington Blade team combed our archives and put together a glossy magazine showcasing five decades of celebrations in the city. Below is a sampling of images from the magazine but be sure to find a print copy starting this week.
The magazine is being distributed now and is complimentary. You can find copies at LGBTQ bars and restaurants across the city. Or visit the Blade booth at the Pride festival on June 7 and 8 where we will distribute copies.
Thank you to our advertisers and sponsors, whose support has enabled us to distribute the magazine free of charge. And thanks to our dedicated team at the Blade, especially Photo Editor Michael Key, who spent many hours searching the archives for the best images, many of which are unique to the Blade and cannot be found elsewhere. And thanks to our dynamic production team of Meaghan Juba, who designed the magazine, and Phil Rockstroh who managed the process. Stephen Rutgers and Brian Pitts handled sales and marketing and staff writers Lou Chibbaro Jr., Christopher Kane, Michael K. Lavers, Joe Reberkenny along with freelancer and former Blade staffer Joey DiGuglielmo wrote the essays.
The magazine represents more than 50 years of hard work by countless reporters, editors, advertising sales reps, photographers, and other media professionals who have brought you the Washington Blade since 1969.
We hope you enjoy the magazine and keep it as a reminder of all the many ups and downs our local LGBTQ community has experienced over the past 50 years.
I hope you will consider supporting our vital mission by becoming a Blade member today. At a time when reliable, accurate LGBTQ news is more essential than ever, your contribution helps make it possible. With a monthly gift starting at just $7, you’ll ensure that the Blade remains a trusted, free resource for the community — now and for years to come. Click here to help fund LGBTQ journalism.
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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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