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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland (GLCCB) announced it is nalizing details to move its administrative ofces and program meeting space to the third oor of the Waxter Center building (1000 Cathedral St.) in the Mount Vernon neighborhood. Were overjoyed to nally announce this exciting next step of the GLCCB, said Matt Thorn, the GLCCBs executive director. The Waxter Center is a perfect t for the needs of our organization and the communities we serve. The deal is expected to be completed on Feb. 5. The GLCCBs regularly scheduled program meetings will remain at the 241 W. Chase building until Feb. 9. Beginning Feb. 10, meetings will take place at the Waxter Center. Updates on directions to the new location, access to the building and meeting room numbers will be updated on GLCCBs website (GLCCB.org) and Facebook page (Facebook. com/glccb). STEVE CHARING
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Were not going to be on the wrong side of the law this time, Virginia Attorney General MARK HERRING told the Blade.
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Having duly exercised his independent constitutional judgment, the attorney general has concluded that Virginias laws denying the right to marry to same-sex couples violates the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, reads the aforementioned document. Herring told the Blade he feels that Virginians can feel proud of the role their
Equality Virginia Executive Director JAMES PARRISH said lawmakers who opposed the second-parent adoption bill are standing on the wrong side of history.
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Wayne Coleman for participating in this process with professionalism and respect, said the governor. Former Loudoun County prosecutor Jennifer Wexton last week defeated Republican John Whitbeck and former state Del. Joe T. May in the special election to succeed Attorney General Mark Herring in the state Senate. Wexton ofcially took ofce on Jan. 24. I am glad that the process of lling each vacant seat in the General Assembly is now
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Virginia Gov. TERRY MCAULIFFE said he wants to make sure that Virginia is open and welcoming to treat everybody with equal respect.
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Ive been in politics too long, Im never surprised anymore, McAuliffe told the Blade when asked whether the way Virginia Republicans and social conservatives have reacted to Herrings announcement came as a surprise.
D.C. Council member DAVID GROSSO has endorsed Brianne Nadeau over incumbent Jim Graham.
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the D.C. Council to get a strong, new, goodgovernment voice on the Council, Grosso told the Blade in discussing his decision to endorse Nadeau. I think shes a viable candidate who would step in and do a really good job as a Council member and be a strong ally up here on the Council. When contacted by the Blade for
CSAR ZAPATA (left) and HUNTER CARTER said American Airlines personnel at the Medelln, Colombia, airport separated them on Jan. 18 as they checked into their ight to Miami.
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Rep. MICHAEL GRIMM made news twice this week: rst by backing ENDA, then by threatening a reporter in an incident caught on video.
respond to the Blades request for comment on his decision to sign on as an ENDA supporter. Counting Polis, Grimms support brings the total number of sponsors in the House to 201. A total of 218 votes is necessary to pass legislation in the chamber. Grimm is the sixth Republican cosponsor of ENDA. The other ve are Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.), Charles Dent (R-Pa.), Jon Runyan (R-N.J.) and Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.). Elected during the Republican wave in 2010, Grimm is generally looked upon as having an unfavorable record on LGBT
issues. The Human Rights Campaign gave him a rating of 0 in its latest congressional scorecard. A former FBI agent who served in the 1990s Persian Gulf War as a Marine, Grimm is an opponent of same-sex marriage. He expressed his opposition in 2011 when the New York Legislature was preparing to legalize gay nuptials. I believe, by denition, that marriage is between a man and a woman, just as President Clinton did in 1996 when he signed the Defense of Marriage Act into law, dening it as such, Grimm said. Still, beyond his decision to back ENDA,
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Ending discriminatory practices in school discipline is one of the most critical civil rights issues facing K-12 education today, said GLSEN Executive Director ELIZA BYARD.
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expelled for ghting back after being targeted for bullying and violent attacks by other students. Ending discriminatory practices in school discipline is one of the most critical civil rights issues facing K-12 education today, GLSEN Executive Director Eliza Byard said in the groups statement. GLSEN commends the Departments of Education and Justice for these longoverdue guidelines that will help to erode decades of policies that have robbed
than a week after Madaleno introduced a bill that would ban discrimination against transgender Marylanders. Madaleno, who is gay, reported to state campaign ofcials on Jan. 13 he has more than $36,000 on hand. Beyer on the same day reported her campaign has roughly $364 in the bank. Im extremely proud of my record of accomplishments, Madaleno told the Blade as he discussed the three terms he has served in the state Senate since Montgomery County voters rst elected him to the chamber in 2006. Im condent voters who have elected me three times in the past will re-nominate me in June. Carrie Evans, executive director of Equality Maryland, which endorsed
Madalenos re-election campaign late last year, told the Blade the Montgomery County Democrats strong record of accomplishments go beyond the LGBT communities. He works passionately and effectively for his constituents and indeed for all Marylanders, said Evans. We are condent the voters of District 18 will convincingly send him back to Annapolis. Beyer is a former member of the Equality Maryland board of directors. Lisa Polyak, who stepped down as chair of the Equality Maryland board in 2012, also defended Madaleno. Although Dana has been a tireless advocate for transgender equality locally and nationally, she doesnt possess the seniority or relationships that can advance priorities of LGBT citizens of Maryland, Polyak told the Blade.
Evans said having another LGBT candidate challenging our endorsed candidate will divert the limited resources that we earmarked to help our friends in other races who supported Marylands same-sex marriage law in 2012. She also described Beyers announcement that comes less than a week before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing on the trans rights bill as ironic. Some might say the timing of her announcement only serves to distract and potentially diminish our chances of passing the bill, said Evans. Since this is our top legislative priority in 2014 and transgender Marylanders should not have to continue to wait for inclusion in the state anti-discrimination laws, Equality Maryland hopes it does not. Beyer in 2010 challenged Democratic
incumbent state Del. Alfred Carr (D-Montgomery County) to represent portions of Montgomery County that include Chevy Chase and Kensington in the Maryland House of Delegates. She was among the 11 openly transgender delegates to the 2012 Democratic National Convention. The retired eye surgeon was a senior assistant to Montgomery County Councilwoman Duchy Trachtenberg. Beyer also chairs the Freedom to Work board of directors. I ask for your support and your vote, she said in her announcement statement. In return I promise to be the progressive champion Montgomery County sorely needs. Beyer would become the rst trans person elected to the Maryland Legislature if she wins in November.
Obamas continued decision to withhold the LGBT executive order became more pronounced after he promised during his speech to take executive action if Congress doesnt pass legislation, and enumerated a specic plan to boost the minimum wage through executive order. That raised questions about why he hasnt done the same for LGBT workers. What I offer tonight is a set of concrete, practical proposals to speed up growth, strengthen the middle class, and build new ladders of opportunity into the middle class, Obama said. Some require congressional action, and I am eager to work with all of you. But America does not stand still and neither will I. So wherever and whenever I can take steps without legislation to expand opportunity for more American families, thats what Im going to do. But Obamas speech wasnt completely devoid of references to the LGBT community. The president identied marriage equality as one of those issues with which the White House is partnering with mayors, governors and state legislatures on throughout the country. Further, he said the administration pursues a robust foreign policy because we believe in the inherent dignity and equality of every human being regardless of categories like sexual orientation. Obama also said America values equality under law in his speech, which is of importance as courts decide the issue of marriage equality. Nonetheless, the speech fell short of what LGBT advocates were calling for, prompting disappointment. Chad Grifn, president of the Human Rights Campaign, responded to the presidents failure to address LGBT issues in his speech with criticism, a striking change in tone from the organizations usual praise of Obama as a strong ally. The presidents message tonight failed to address the needs of LGBT workers looking for a fair shake in this economy, Grifn said. Not only was there no call for the House to pass a federal law to protect LGBT workers nationwide, President Obama also sidestepped his commitment to take action where Congress has left off, leaving out an order prohibiting discrimination by federal contractors. Grifn added Obama missed a real opportunity to commit in the State of the Union to executive action to address anti-LGBT discrimination for the millions of Americans employed by federal contractors. The absence of ENDA was particularly noteworthy because just months ago, for the rst time in history, the Senate approved the measure on a bipartisan basis, leaving the House as the only
obstacle toward passage. Although the president made no mention of ENDA during his speech, the White House included the legislation as part of a fact sheet distributed to reporters prior to the address, identifying LGBT non-discrimination as an issue on which the administration is continuing to work with Congress. Today, federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, religion, and disability, the fact sheet states. Its time to add sexual orientation and gender identity to that list, so that no American worker can lose his or her job simply because of who they are or who they love. After noting that the Senate last year passed ENDA by a bipartisan vote, the fact sheet says Obama renews his call for the House to do the same. Other advocates said they would continue to push Obama on the executive order despite the presidents exclusion of the directive from the State of the Union address. Tico Almeida, president of Freedom to Work, said Obamas pledge to issue an executive order on minimum wage was great news because it means theres an opportunity for Obama to sign an executive order against LGBT discrimination. Its disappointing ENDA did not make it into the State of the Union, Almeida said. But no matter what was omitted from this one address, we can still make 2014 a year of action for LGBT workplace protections by pushing the House of Representatives to allow an ENDA vote and pushing the president to keep his promise of the federal contractor executive order. Rea Carey, executive director of the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, gave Obama mixed reviews after previously calling on him to use the word transgender and address immigration reform during his speech in addition to LGBT workplace protections. The president is right to urge Congress to x our broken immigration system this year, the creation of more jobs, equal pay for women, and the restoration of the Voting Rights Act, Carey said. We are also pleased that the president is using his pen like he said he would to move things forward: in this instance by signing an executive order to increase the minimum wage for federal contract workers. However, he must go further and sign an executive order that bans discrimination against the same contract workers who are LGBT. Carey noted some of the workers who are set to receive pay raises because of the minimum wage executive order are vulnerable without the executive order for LGBT workplace non-discrimation. The irony is that some LGBT federal contract workers will get a pay raise but they could still be red for who they are and
President Obamas State of the Union included a threat to take executive action to pursue an increase in the minimum wage for federal contractors, but no similar pledge to bar anti-LGBT discrimination among the same contractors.
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who they love, Carey said. The longer the president waits the more damage LGBT people will face; discrimination is a painful reality that is too often the lived experience of LGBT people. The president has to act when Congress wont. Gregory Angelo, executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans, took issue with the speech as a whole, not simply for Obamas handling of workplace issues. For a moment, I thought the news accidentally re-ran last years State of the Union, because all I really saw was more of the same, Angelo said. In the midst of a stagnant economy, understated unemployment, and ballooning debt, the only new ideas presented by the president involved using a pen and a phone to push a liberal agenda for which hard-working Americans have no appetite. Coming off a victory in which Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) agreed to sign on as a cosponsor of ENDA, Angelo also criticized Obama for his lack of attention in the State of the Union to LGBT non-discrimination in the workforce. While the presidents calls for a more equal nation are welcome, there is a profound irony in the absence of any mention of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act for LGBT workers tonight, and likewise in the presidents threat to exercise unilateral executive actions with the explosive potential to ignite class warfare, while at the same time remaining silent on signing a common-sense Executive Order barring federal workplace discrimination: an empty promise to LGBT Americans that stands unfullled after six years, Angelo said. Shin Inouye, a White House spokesperson, defended the speech by saying it wasnt a comprehensive list of all of the presidents positions or priorities. The president has long supported ENDA, and its inclusion in our fact sheet reects the presidents belief that Congress
needs to act, Inouye said. Among the guests seated behind rst lady Michelle Obama in her box during the speech was Jason Collins, a former Washington Wizards center who made headlines last year after coming out as gay. Following the speech, lawmakers who spoke to the Washington Blade on Capitol Hill said they noted the absence of ENDA in his speech, but felt assured by the presidents leadership. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) said she thinks the minimum wage executive order will be a down payment on an LGBT directive the president will issue at a later time, but took issue with the lack of any mention of ENDA. I would love to have seen a mention, and I dont think I saw, other than a passing mention of the LGBT community, Norton said. I think the way to have done it, frankly, would have been with ENDA, because ENDA is overwhelmingly supported by the American people. Its already been supported by the Senate. Its ripe, so I am disappointed that that did not occur, but Im heartened that hes going to move, and, frankly, I think we can get ENDA out of here in the next year or two. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), one of seven openly gay members of the U.S. House, said he was condent Obama would take executive action to protect LGBT workers based on his previous actions. I tell you, 2013 was one of the gayest years in the history of human kind, and this president has used his executive orders already in how hes interpreted the Supreme Court decisions, the way hes applied in the ruling in the Windsor case, in ways that have been very favorable, Takano said. Hes done that through executive orders and interpretations, so hes already used his executive order in the gayest way possible. So, I have hope that hell continue to do so.
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stie competition over HIV drugs when it quadrupled the price of the drug Norvir in 2003, the article said. The judge overseeing the trial permitted the exclusion during jury selection when Abbott exercised its right to keep certain individuals off the jury. When questioned, the man said he had a male partner and had lost friends to AIDS, Bloomberg reports. Permitting a strike based on sexual orientation could send the false message that gays and lesbians could not be trusted to reason fairly on issues of great import to the community or the nation, a three-judge appellate panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals wrote last week.
BRITISH COLUMBIA Students at Canadian schools that have gay-straight alliances (GSAs) are less likely to have suicidal thoughts and to attempt suicide according to a new study from the University of British Columbia, Health Canal reports. This is true for both LGBT and straight students, researchers found. LGBT youth and straight students in schools with anti-homophobia policies and GSAs had lower odds of discrimination, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, primarily when both strategies were enacted, or when the polices and GSAs had been in place for three years or more, Health Canal reports. Published in the International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies and funded by the Canadian Institute of Health Research, the study drew on data from the British Columbia Adolescent Health Survey to test the link between school policies and programs, discrimination due to perceived sexual orientation and suicidal thoughts and attempts, the article said.
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Spoiling an otherwise beautiful moment during Sundays Grammy Awards marriage ceremony was the presence of Queen Latifah, who presided over the mass nuptials on live TV. Included among the 33 pairs that were married during the telecast were many gay and lesbian couples. It was a momentous spectacle the weddings of gay and lesbian couples being celebrated on a nationally televised awards show while the crowd cheered and cried. The times have certainly changed from the days when LGBT people were rendered invisible in pop culture. But Latifahs involvement illustrates just how far we still have to go toward full equality and true mass acceptance. Latifah is a closeted singer/actress, a fact conrmed over the years by several colleagues and personal friends and in photos snapped by paparazzi of Latifah with her partner. Her presence on that stage was bafing. Was it a tacit acknowledgement that shes gay? Does she think its enough for her to
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make carefully scripted pro-gay appearances without having to actually come out? Why do we keep rewarding closet cases when there are so many other openly LGBT people deserving of attention and praise? Bring out Wanda Sykes, Melissa Etheridge, k.d. lang, Ellen DeGeneres or Neil Patrick Harris to do the honors. The irony of that Grammy moment was glaring: a beautiful hit song celebrating same-sex love and the unions of gay and lesbian couples introduced and presided over by a closeted lesbian.
Its akin to the farce of President Obama granting an exclusive interview announcing his historic support of marriage equality to Robin Roberts, who at the time was also in the closet. There are plenty of openly LGBT journalists who should have been given that honor. How can we expect average LGBT Americans to come out when some of the wealthiest and most successful among us like Latifah continue to cower in the closet? Queen Latifah cant change, even if she tried.
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Theres something very exciting taking hold in my home state of Maryland. State Del. Heather Mizeur (D-Montgomery) has tapped into the same progressive energy that propelled Bill de Blasio to the mayors ofce in New York City and Elizabeth Warren and Tammy Baldwin to the U.S. Senate. Six months ago, Heather invited me to join her on probably the hottest August afternoon of the summer. She was speaking at a house party in Baltimore City. With the oppressive heat, I was expecting to meet a dozen or so interested voters. When we arrived we were greeted by over a hundred progressive activists eager to hear Heathers vision for our state. For nearly two hours Heather
tackled tough issues from marijuana decriminalization, to ghting for a fracking moratorium, slashing middle class taxes and campaigning against an unnecessary juvenile detention center in Baltimore City. Heather has the momentum and her vision is resonating with voters. In a recent survey polling likely Baltimore City voters, Heather and her running mate, Pastor Delman Coates, scored a huge upset coming in second and only three percentage points behind frontrunner Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and his running mate, County Executive Ken Ulman (32 to 29 percent). Maryland, despite being a progressive powerhouse, has never elected a female chief executive and no state in the nation has ever elected an openly
LGBT governor. With the opportunity to shatter both of those barriers, national organizations are quickly coming to the aid of the Mizeur/Coates campaign. In the last month alone, Heather earned the support of EMILYs List, the National Organization for Women, Feminist Majority and was recently announced as one of the top Women to Watch in 2014 by MSNBC. Five months is an eternity in electoral politics and if Heather continues to tap into the same progressive energy that propelled de Blasio, Warren, Baldwin and others, we are going to witness a tremendous victory for our community in June. Kevin Walling, candidate for Maryland House of Delegates from Montgomery County.
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Many people want to pretend that we live in a post-racial society, but for many people of color, particularly African Americans, this is the furthest thing from the truth. While overt racism is shunned, more subtle forms have taken its place. One example of this is the use of language. It is now universally accepted that the N-word is a derogatory racial slur. Most people agree that the word is offensive and do not use it (at least not in public). However, other words that are meant to marginalize, offend and cast African Americans in a
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The Super Bowl High Holy Days approach, signaling the end of the Concussion Season. Unless youve been under a rock, and I say that with some envy, you know the game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks will take place in Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, unless theres another trafc study from Gov. Conehead. The Jets and the Giants
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On April 1, I will cast my ballot for Vincent C. Gray for mayor. It was an easy decision for me but may not be for many other voters. The open investigation surrounding his 2010 campaign is entering into many peoples decision. I am convinced that the majority will come to the same conclusion and believe the mayor when he says he has done nothing illegal. I choose to accept his apology. One look at his life, not just the politician, and you must conclude it is not in his DNA to lie or cheat. Grays life has been spent working for those who couldnt ght for themselves and he dedicated himself to the non-prot eld eschewing the money track. Many
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Counting the private sector construction cranes hovering over the city in recent years has become a sort of political blood sport in D.C. Arguing over ascribing political responsibility for them is one of the sillier debates in an otherwise lackluster mayoral campaign. Embarrassing, too, because the answer is simple. D.C. politicians dont deserve much credit for them. It makes as much sense as believing theyre also due homage for recent and continuing population increases. As if people move here for the high taxes. Or house-
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How long have you been out and who was the hardest person to tell? About ve years. The hardest person to tell was my wife. The second hardest were my kids who were pretty young at the time, though in the end they were the quickest to accept and adapt to it. Whos your LGBT hero? I admire the unsung heroes who stand up for what they believe, battle bullying and discrimination and show the rest of the world that being is gay is normal. But if I have to pick someone, it would be Harvey Milk. Whats Washingtons best nightspot, past or present? Im old. Best nightspot to me is home with friends and Stevan dishing dirt but I really enjoy the Green Lantern hot men, not boys and all very friendly. Its what I imagine the gay Cheers would be like. Describe your dream wedding. Well, I had the big fancy formal one in my previous life. But, if I were to marry again, my dream wedding would include Stevan and me on a beach, with my children, friends, family, lots of laughter, dancing and Champagne. What non-LGBT issue are you most passionate about? Equality. Gay or not. I think it is the basis for anything that gets me all riled up. What historical outcome would you change? Thats a toss-up between the hanging chad in Nov. 2000 and the assassination of Lincoln. Both were horric. Whats been the most memorable pop culture moment of your lifetime? Wow, Ive had so many meeting Adam Levine at a Super Bowl party where he performed and meeting and chatting with Prince, at a Grammys after party. Watching the New York City premiere of The Kings Speech with my Academy Award-winning producer and friend and chatting and being caddy with Leslie Jordan. On what do you insist? Be honest. Be bold. Be compassionate. What was your last Facebook post or Tweet? Photo of snow in backyard: Peaceful day of constant snow. Looking out bedroom window. Expect 7 when done. As a gay man thats pretty much average of snow for one day. If your life were a book, what would the title be? Me Talk Pretty One Day If science discovered a way to change sexual orientation, what would you do? Why change perfection, just because you can? What do you believe in beyond the physical world? Well, Im Episcopalian. Catholic-lite. Whats your advice for LGBT movement leaders? Be honest. Be bold. Be compassionate. What would you walk across hot coals for? My children. And to sing and dish with Kristin Chenoweth What LGBT stereotype annoys you most? Straight acting thats ridiculous. Really, what does that mean? Whats your favorite LGBT movie? A Single Man. However the one that most impacted me emotionally wasnt a movie, but the play The Normal Heart. Whats the most overrated social custom? Thank you notes. What trophy or prize do you most covet? The ring Stevan gave me. Its funny, we had the girls in the car and singing like fools to Single Lady, and he put a ring on it. Awe What do you wish youd known at 18? That life would be good being gay. Life would be tough being gay or playing straight. In the end it doesnt matter, life is tough but make the best of it. Why Washington? Its an incredible city lled with history, culture and inspiring leaders creating social and world change right in your midst. Not to mention the gays are beautiful and its an easy gateway to the Caribbean and Europe!
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO joeyd@washblade.com The Pride group within the Department of Homeland Security may sound big it has about 500 members but Brandon Montgomery, its president, says its really not when you consider that the department employs about 250,000 people. Just like in the military, theres a lot of stigma people have to overcome, Montgomery says. I think giving people in the federal law enforcement world a sense of belonging is paramount. Every employer that can offer that kind of support should do so. Montgomery has been with the DHS a little over seven years and has served in several departments. Now hes a public affairs ofcer and liaison for lm, TV and multimedia producers who need information on the department. The 47-yearold San Antonio native moved to Washington about 10 years ago when his exwife was pursuing a doctoral degree and got transferred. Married 19 years, he divorced in 2010 and later started a relationship with his current partner, Stevan Johnson. They have joint custody of his two daughters, Katherine and Claire (14 and 8 respectively), and live together in Silver Spring. Montgomery enjoys Broadway, museums, reading, movies and cooking in his free time.
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DAV ID R O U S S E VE . R E AL I TY: STAR DUST T HR O U GH F EB 1 . C L AR I C E SMI TH. 3 01-405-A RT S . C L A R ICES M ITHC E NTE R .UM D .E D U. Choreographed, written and directed by David Rousseve, Stardust follows an African American gay urban teenagers dreams, misgivings and challenges. I M PO S S IBL E! A HAP P E NSTANC E C I R CU S T HR O U GH F EB 9 . ROUND HOUSE SI LVER S PRING. 2 4 0 -6 4 4 -1 1 0 0. ROUNDHOUSE THE ATRE.ORG. In a kaleidoscopic homage to classic circus characters and images, Happenstance Theater applies virtuosic theatricality to a circus of the imagination. VA N GO GH RE P E TI TI ONS T HR U F EB 2 . THE P HI L L I P S C OL L E C TION. 202-387-2151. P H IL L IPS C O L L E C TI ON.ORG . Final weekend. Featuring 35 paintings and works on paper and examples of 13 repetitions, the exhibition is the rst to focus on van Goghs repetitions--a term the artist used to describe his practice of creating more than one version of a particular subject. Q U EER L IT ERATURE WORK SHOP FEB 3. THE WRITERS CENTER. 301-654-8664. WRITER.ORG. The Queer Literature Workshop will focus on gay, lesbian, transgender, and queer issues and themes in ction and poetry. While working to improve nesse in form, poetics, and content, this class will also analyze the work through the sensibilities and culture of the LGBT community.
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