Arts & Entertainment
Nelly Furtado to close out NYC Pride
the singer joins other acts including Patti LaBelle, Deborah Cox
(Nelly Furtado. Photo by Ben Guzman. Courtesy NYC Pride.)
Nelly Furtado will be the grand finale to NYC Pride’s three-day celebration.
NYC Pride has announced the Grammy-award winning singer will be the closing performance on Sunday, June 25 on Pride Island. Known for her hit songs, “I’m Like a Bird,” “Turn off the Light” and “Promiscuous” with Timbaland, her sixth album “The Ride” was released in March.
“Pride Island was created to celebrate the heart of our community with each day representing a different musical sound,” Jose Ramos, Pride Island Director, said in a statement. “Nelly Furtado closing out our three-day experience will be one for the record books.”
Furtado will be joined on stage with Chus & Ceballos, Cindel and Scott Martin.
Other acts in the weekend’s line-up include Deborah Cox, Patti LaBelle, Tegan and Sara, Years & Years, Róisín Murphy, Gallant, Dimitri from Paris and Occupy The Disco.
NYC Pride is on Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25 at Pier 26 in New York City.
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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