Arts & Entertainment
The Knot chooses Elena Delle Donne and Amanda Clifton as ‘Dream Wedding’ winners
this is the publication’s first same-sex couple
Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne and her fiancée Amanda Clifton are the Knot’s first same-sex recipients for its 2017 “Dream Wedding Couple.”
The Knot gifts the selected couple with the ceremony of their dreams. New York-based wedding planner Jove Meyer is creating an environmentally friendly ceremony for the couple with locally sourced food and flowers. After the ceremony, leftover flowers will be given to hospitals and leftover food will be donated to homeless shelters.
Instead of registering for gifts, the couple is asking for donations to the Elena Delle Donne Foundation, which benefits people with special needs and those suffering from Lyme Disease.
Clifton, who is director of the De11e Donne Academy, and Delle Donne met four years ago through a mutual friend. Last year, Clifton popped the question to Donne at Lake Michigan. Their Great Dane Wrigley did the honors with the ring attached to his collar.
As for their wedding rings, the brides-to-be will add their own flair. Clifton’s band will be white gold and Delle Donne’s will be rose.
The couple plans to tie the knot on Nov. 3.
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.
Judy Shepard to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Andy Cohen coming to D.C.
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Calendar: May 3-9
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