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PHOTOS: Gay Men’s Chorus Spring Affair
Harmony Awards presented to community leaders

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington held its Spring Affair gala May 15, an event that saw awards go to Immigration Equality, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry and chorus Artistic Director Jeff Buhrman for their community contributions. Deacon Maccubbin and Jim Bennett, former owners of the Lambda Rising bookstore, also received a special commendation.
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The Opening Reception for the 34th annual D.C. Black Pride was held at the Capital Hilton on Friday, May 23. Presenters, speakers and entertainers included Ts Madison, Monroe Alise, Billy the Goat, Kerri Colby, Apple Brown Betty, Heather Mahogani, Lyrical Mar, Lolita Leopard, Ink, and Bang Garçon. Anthony Oakes was the host.
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The 2025 Silver Pride Resource Fair and Tea Dance was held at the Eaton Hotel on Wednesday, May 21.
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PHOTOS: Helen Hayes Awards
Gay Men’s Chorus, local drag artists have featured performance at ceremony

The 41st Helen Hayes Awards were held at The Anthem on Monday, May 19. Felicia Curry and Mike Millan served as the hosts.
A performance featuring members of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington and local drag artists was held at the end of the first act of the program to celebrate WorldPride 2025.
The annual awards ceremony honors achievement in D.C.-area theater productions and is produced by Theatre Washington.
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