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We have transgender
soldiers being hurt by
an outdated approach
By CHRIS JOHNSON
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Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced
this week the Pentagon is making nal plans
to lift the ban on transgender people serving
in the U.S. military and will launch a working
group to examine over the next six months
implementation of the change.
The
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current
regulations regarding transgender service
members are outdated and are causing
Sgt. SHANE ORTEGA, the Armys rst openly trans soldier, has advised
members of Congress about how to end the militarys trans ban.
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The Cherry Fund, the non-prot group that organizes D.C.s annual Cherry
dance party and benet each April, announced it would give a total of $17,000
this week to seven local LGBT and AIDS organizations.
Cherry Fund President Allen Sexton said the group was to present checks to
the seven organizations on Wednesday, July 15, at a reception set to take place
at the 17th Street, N.W. gay club Cobalt from 7-9 p.m.
He said the $17,000 in contributions to the organizations came from proceeds
from the April 16-19 Cherry events that took place at several D.C. clubs, including
the gay clubs Town and Cobalt, and the Howard Theatre.
The recipient organizations this year include:
INOVA Juniper HIV/AIDS Services of Northern Virginia: $5,000
Capital Pride Alliance: $3,500
D.C. Center for the LGBT Community: $3,500
Trevor Project: $3,500
Wanda Alston House: $1,500
Advocates for Youth: $1,000
Sexton said this years Cherry events marked the 18th anniversary of the D.C.
dance party benets that became known as Cherry Fund events. Dance parties
known as the Cherry Jubilee began two years earlier, he said. They were referred
to at the time as circuit parties, which were popular in gay community circles in
cities across the country.
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statement says.
It was signed by the NGLCCs co-founders,
Justin Nelson and Chance Mitchell.
Macys and NBCs decisions to
disassociate with Trump represent
corporate America at its nest, the two said
in the statement. From our partnerships
with over a third of Fortune 500 companies,
we know that major corporations are often
leaders in workplace, market and supply
chain inclusion.
Trump drew expressions of outrage
by Latino advocacy groups and their
supporters across the country when he
made his controversial remarks last month
during a speech announcing his candidacy
for the Republican presidential nomination.
The U.S. has become a dumping
ground for everybody elses problems,
he said. When Mexico sends its people,
they are not sending their bestTheyre
sending people with lots of problems
Theyre bringing drugs. Theyre bringing
crime. Theyre rapists, he said. And
some, I assume, are good people.
Others who spoke at the protest
included D.C. shadow U.S. House
member Franklin Garcia, who was the
lead organizer of the event; D.C. shadow
senators Paul Strauss and Michael D.
Brown; D.C. Council member David
Grosso (I-At-Large); Maryland State Sen.
Jamie Raskin and Maryland State Dels.
Ana Sol Gutierrez and Joseline PenaMelnyk; Arlington County Board member
J. Walter Tejada; and D.C. Latino Caucus
President Gabriela Mossi.
Strauss, an attorney, called on the
federal government to remove the sign
with Trumps name from the side of the
building where the hotel is scheduled to
open in early 2017.
This isnt a private hotel that Mr.
Trump operates, said Strauss. This is
not land that he bought or a building that
he constructed. He is a federal contractor
who won a bid and is working for the
federal government.
Strauss added: We wouldnt allow a
Confederate ag up there. So why are
we allowing this logo, which Mr. Trump
himself is associated with insensitive
racist hate speech?
Concerning eorts to oust Trump from
the hotel project, a spokesperson for the
General Services Administration told the
Washington Post that Trump had not
violated his lease for the Old Post Oce
building, suggesting there may not be
legal grounds to remove Trump from the
multi-million dollar project.
We havent gotten any complaints, the
Post quoted GSA spokesperson Mafara
Hobson as saying.
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Walker enters
crowded 2016 race
Says Boy Scouts gay ban
protected children
By CHRIS JOHNSON
cjohnson@washblade.com
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker became
the latest candidate Monday to declare
his intention to run for the Republican
nomination forthe White House in 2016.
The two-term governor whos
survived a recall election and won three
statewide elections as governor in a
moderate state formally announced
his candidacy during a 30-minute speech
at a rally in Waukesha, Wis.
After a great deal of thought and a
whole lot of prayer, we are so honored
to have you join with us today as we
ocially announce that we are running
to serve as your president of the United
States of America, Walker said.
Walker wasted no time in attacking
LGBT people, as he weighed in Tuesday
on a plan by the Boy Scouts of America
to potentially lift its ban on gay adults
working in the organization.
I was an Eagle Scout, my kids have
been involved, Tonette [Walker] was a
den mother, Walker said. I have had
a lifelong commitment to the Scouts
and support the previous membership
policy because it protected children and
advanced Scout values.
The Boy Scouts in 2013 lifted its ban on
children who identify as gay from taking
part in the organization, but on Monday
the executive committee unanimously
approved a resolution that would allow
gay adults to serve as leaders. A nal vote
on the resolution is set for July 27.
Much of Walkers announcement
speech on Monday consisted of him
touting the conservative policies he
implemented in Wisconsin as governor,
including hampering unions, passing
abortion restrictions, defunding Planned
Parenthood, signing into law concealed
carry and requiring photo IDs to vote.
But Walker also articulated a vision for
his presidency at the federal law, which
included repealing Obamacare, defeating
radical Islam, eliminating the nationwide
education standards under Common
Core and tossing out the deal President
Obama is pursuing with Iran.
Im for reform, growth, safety, Walker
said. Im for transferring power from
Washington to the hands of hardworking
taxpayers in states all across the country.
Thats real reform. And Im for protecting
our children and our grandchildren from
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DEIVIS VENTURA, a prominent Dominican LGBT rights advocate, is running for a seat on the
Santo Domingo Municipal Council.
WASHINGTON BLADE PHOTO BY MICHAEL K. LAVERS
Members of the Gay Mens Chorus of Washington perform in Havana on July 14.
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHASE MAGGIANO
To talk about the Gay Mens Chorus of Washingtons rst day in Cuba means
going back in time. But I dont mean going back several decades when most
of the cars on the island were built. Rather, were just looking back to one day
before we left the USA for what I have already found to be an enchanting country
full of personality, beautiful and strange dichotomies, and plenty of heart.
Our Cuba experience actually started the night before we left with a moving
and well-attended kicko performance at Trinity Cathedral in Miami, where my
brother is the assistant dean.
Churches are often associated with antipathy toward the LGBTQ movement.
But being hosted by the cathedral for the kicko concert of a tour that promotes
LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean makes me one proud brother. Hearing the
phenomenal sounds that came from 21 talented musicians makes me one
proud ED.
The following morning, on Saturday, July 11, just a few hours before departing
for Cuba, I awoke to an email criticizing GMCW for accepting an invitation
from Mariela Castro and thereby legitimizing the oppression that is historically
associated with Cuba. It wasnt the rst time we had received this kind of
message and I have been ready to hear it for quite some time. But if I have to be
honest with myself, I was angry when I rst read the message. Isnt our work as
musicians beyond politics? I thought...in a not unusual ash of idealism.
But quickly I checked myself. There is very real pain in Cubas history,
particularly for LGBTQ people. There is very real and positive change that has
occurred in Cuba, and Mariela Castros inuence will always be linked with that.
There is still a long way to go on the island, and yes, there are very real politics
associated with an LGBTQ concert tour in Cuba. We are citizen diplomats.
I was reminded of these politics as I sat at dinner on our rst night next to
Ambassador DeLaurentis, head of the U.S. Interests Section in Cuba (and the
presumed new ambassador to Cuba beginning July 20 after diplomatic relations
are formalized again.) Many times in our conversation I was reminded of two things:
that people connecting with people is the best way to advance social change; and
arts and music are always ahead of politics when it comes to democracy.
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The Defense Departments current regulations regarding transgender service members are
outdated and are causing uncertainty that distracts commanders from our core missions,
Defense Secretary ASHTON CARTER said on Monday.
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The traditional Pride block party in front of the Hippo will move to a parking lot behind the
building this year.
WASHINGTON BLADE FILE PHOTO BY MICHAEL KEY
Just as locals thought the 2015 Baltimore Pride block party was returning to its
familiar Eager and Charles streets locale after a one-year absence, a scheduling
snafu by the City of Baltimore threw a wrench into those plans. Ocials issued
a permit to perform demolition and repaving of the parking lot (adjacent to Club
Hippo and Grand Central Station nightclub) that has traditionally been used to
host Pride vendors during the block party.
Additionally, the building on the north side of the parking lot (1010 N. Charles
St.) has been demolished. Pride coordinator Paul Liller said he was notied of
the parking lot construction in early June. News of the construction permit came
months after Baltimore Pride submitted its permit to use the space. This can be
seen as an oversight by the city, says Liller, which essentially issued two permits
for the same space during the same period of time.
After meeting with city ocials, the re department and the permit oce in
mid-June, it was discovered that the construction would not be completed in
advance of the block party on July 25, and an alternate location needed to be
secured. Baltimore Pride secured the parking lot at the corner of Cathedral and
Brexton streets, traditionally dubbed the lesbian lot as well as an adjoining
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After marriage,
a push for job protections
UFCW union members are
fighting for LGBT workers rights
By MARC PERRONE
The Supreme Courts decision in
Obergefell v. Hodges to uphold the
right of Americans to marry who they
love regardless of sex is a victory that
all Americans should celebrate. Ensuring all Americans have the fundamental
freedom to form families and spend a
lifetime together is a proud moment for
this country and the ght for equality. Unfortunately, we must continue to ght for
true equality for LGBTQ Americans. The
next battleeld is in our workplaces.
While marriage equality may now be
law of the land, the issue of workplace discrimination endures. In comparison, when
bans against interracial marriage were
overturned by the Supreme Court in Loving v. Virginia, the federal government had
already outlawed employment discrimination on the basis of race. The 1964 Civil
Rights Act had been passed and signed
into law by President Lyndon Baines Johnson just shy of three years earlier. Regrettably, our political leaders havent displayed the same kind of forward thinking
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over to a Republican.
So what those 200 commenters and
those supporting other candidates in the
primary should accept is we will all need
to come together and support whoever is
the Democratic standard bearer in 2016.
I believe it will be Hillary and will speak
out on why it should be. I expect Sanders
supporters will do the same for him and
supporters of the other candidates will do
that for their person.
But in doing so it is crucial to be civil to
each other. We should agree if a Republican gets in the White House and nominates the next Supreme Court justices,
that it will change our lives for the worse
for decades. A Republican would likely reverse many of the executive orders President Obama signed on immigration and
LGBT rights and reverse regulations his
agencies are promulgating on environmental and health issues.
We need to come out of the Democratic primary united for whichever candidate
wins or we will undermine everything we
believe in and will hurt the people we all
claim to be ghting for workers, immigrants and everyday Americans. We will
set back the ght for womens rights and
any chance of making progress in securing civil and human rights in both law and
in the culture for all Americans.
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There are times when I wish being legally blind would keep me from seeing
anything. In 1996, I visited Ivy Green, Helen Kellers birthplace (a city-owned museum) in Tuscumbia, Ala. Then, Id have
given anything not to have been able to
see the Confederate ag ying over the
home where Keller was born. Keller, an
early supporter of the NAACP, would
have shared my horror. Racism, she
said, should bring a blush of shame to
the face of every true American. (Three
years ago, the Confederate ag was re-
right racist references including the suspects urgency to institute the mass killings of Blacks, Jews and LGBTQ citizens.
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Many of us in the LGBT community
have experienced homophobia. Some of
us or our families in the queer community have experienced anti-Semitism.
Yet, even so, how can we who are white
begin to comprehend what its like to experience racism as a person of color? Or
anti-Semitism or homophobia as a person of color? Take my (late) Dad, a veterinarian who was Jewish. As he drove to the
hospital in our small South Jersey town
where my Mom lay dying, a cop stopped
him on a bogus speeding charge. You
Jew doctor! the cop hissed, Im gonna
get your ass. The charges were dropped
and the cop was red. I cant help but
think: if my Dad had been black and the
cop had called him the N-word, that the
outcome would have been far dierent.
The gay world is no more prepared
to accept black people than anywhere
else in society, James Baldwin said. PostCharleston, its time for us to start the
long, hard work of preparation.
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10 places to walk
your dog in D.C.
Get off the asphalt and into creeks, beaches and even a cemetery
By MARIAH COOPER
Walking the dog should be a walk in the
park, both guratively and literally. Heres
a list of some of the best places in the
District that will satisfy you and your pup.
Congressional Cemetery (801 E St.,
N.E.) has a lot more to oer than a rich
history and scenic views. Its also a great
place for dogs and their dog walkers
alike. Walking your dog here requires a
membership to K9 Corps, the dog-walking
program. Membership is highly sought
after and there is a waiting list and can
be renewed annually. K9 Corps members
are also required to fulll volunteer hours
at the cemetery including volunteering
for events, leading tours or maintaining a
plot throughout the year. For more details
on membership, visit cemeterydogs.org.
Shaw Dog Park (1651 11th St., N.W.)
is a straightforward dog park located in
the Shaw neighborhood. The park has an
enclosed fence area that is ideal for dog
walkers with puppies or small dogs. This
park also is entirely made of gravel so no
need to worry about muddy paws and
feet on dreary days. Visit shawdogs.org
for more information.
Shirlington Park (2601 S Arlington
Mill Dr., Arlington, Va.) is ideal for the
adventurous four-legged friend. This is
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Out singer-songwriters
here for separate shows
Out singer Derek Bishop plays Tree
House Lounge (1006 Florida Ave., N.E.) at
10 p.m. on Saturday, July 18. Tickets are
$10 and are available at the door only.
Hes touring his new album Bicycling in
Quicksand, a dance-pop collection that is
his second album. He lives in New York.
Gay Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter
Ryan Amador plays a benet concert for
Casa Ruby at Brookland Artspace Lofts
(3305 8th St. N.E.) at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
July 20. Admission is free but donations are
requested. Half of the money given will go to
Casa Ruby. E-mail to brooklandartspace@
gmail.com for information.
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Fringe dramedy
By MARIAH COOPER
With a daughter who grew up trapped
in a cult and a son who was kidnapped
into human tracking, baggage, drama
and dysfunction co-mingle eectively
in A Family Reunion, a dramedy from
gay playwright Larry Blossom making its
world premier in rebooted form now at
the Capital Fringe Festival and Out-Side
the Box Theatre.
Christer (Bill Wilburn) and his wife Emily
(Yvonne Parerzky) have been looking for
their two lost children for years. Their
daughter Sarah (Dana Maas), who goes
by her given cult name Hagar, has nally
returned home after being raised and
brainwashed in a heavily religious cult
since she was 4 years old. The cult, led
by a woman called Oma (Jamie Crowne),
forces Sarah to dress in outdated modest
clothing, devour the Bible and have sexual
relations with a male member of the cult.
Sarah has been giving birth to his children
since she was 13 years old.
Crowne gives a stirring performance as
Oma, who frequently appears in Sarahs
thoughts as she struggles to adjust to her
family after coming home. Oma makes it
dicult for Sarah to assimilate into her
family and she nds herself still clinging
to her cults beliefs.
Joey (Ben Harris) is Sarahs older brother
who was sold into human tracking. He
escaped sooner than Sarah but instead of
returning home, he becomes a high-class
male prostitute. Joey comes home with
the intention of ripping o his wealthy
family with help from his partner-in-crime
Nick (Konstantine James).
Harris gives an emotionally electrifying
performance as Joey, a character who is at
both times humorous and heartbreaking
as he displays ignorance, anger, grief
and joy all at once at being reunited
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Clarice, Hannibal, Bualo Billall singing, all dancing, and more outrageous
than ever. This spoof of the 1991 Oscar-winning lm features gleefully vulgar
songs, non-stop zingers, and a singing chorus of tap-dancing lambs.
Capital Fringe continues with St. Jimmy Celebrates The Food at Our Feet,
mostly the VOICE: a black lesbian journey, Barenaked Comedy, POE WHITMAN,
Interconnected, and much more. For a full schedule of Fringe events, visit
CultureCapital.com.
Kiri is the Japanese artform in which a single piece of black paper is cut to
create an image, resulting in a piece that can look at rst glance like an ink
drawing or a woodcut. With this simple material Rice creates complex and
surreal worlds of mystery and delight.
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The Book of Mormon. Thru Aug 16.
Once. Thru Aug 16. Shear Madness.
Ongoing. Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.
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The Second Citys Let Them Eat Chaos.
Thru Aug 2. Woolly Mammoth.
202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net.
The Producers. Thru Jul 26. Olney
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Cool Cow Comedy Presents: Carmen
Lynch. Jul 18. Workhouse Arts Center.
540-657-8811. workhousearts.org.
Romo et Juliette. Thru Jul 18. Our
Town. Thru Jul 18. Lheure espagnole
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of Scalia/Ginsburg. Thru Jul 19. CATS
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Thru Jul
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John Corigliano: The Ghosts of
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877-965-3872. wolftrap.org.
Twelve Angry Men. Thru Aug 8.
American Century Theater. Gunston.
703-998-4555. americancentury.org.
DANCE
African Acrobats. Jul 23-Jul 24.
Publick Playhouse. 301-277-1710.
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Niche at Capital Fringe. Thru Jul 26.
Jane Franklin Dance. Dance Place.
703-933-1111. janefranklin.com.
MUSIC
Blues Alleys 50th Anniversary. Jul 18.
Free Summer Outdoor Concert: No BS!
Brass Band. Jul 22. Strathmore.
301-581-5100. strathmore.org.
Jazz in the Garden: Lao Tizer. Jul 17.
National Gallery of Art. NGA Sculpture
Garden. 202-737-4215. nga.gov.
Chopteeth. Jul 18. Celebration of Music
and Culture of the Great Colombia.
Jul 19. Karen Briggs. Jul 22. Hackensaw
Boys. Jul 23. AMP. 301-581-5100.
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Sizzlin Summer Nights: Kevin
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featuring David Cole. Jul 17-Jul 18.
Ashley Ware Jenkins. Jul 18. Sandy
Bainum. Jul 21. Sherri L. Edelen. Jul 22Jul 23. Signature Theatre. 703-820-9771.
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Salt-N-Pepa. Jul 18. Howard Theatre.
202-803-2899. thehowardtheatre.com.
Free Summer Concert Series: The
Crawdaddies. Jul 18. BlackRock.
301-528-2260. blackrockcenter.org.
Castleton Chamber Players. Jul 18.
Symphonic Concert with Maestro
Fabio Luisi. Jul 19. Castleton Festival.
866-974-0767. castletonfestival.org.
Mount Vernon Nights 2015: Dream
Disc; Whos Next and more Who
classics. Jul 18. Stars on Sunday
MUSEUMS
National Gallery of Art. Drawing in
Silver and Gold. Thru Jul 26. Gustave
Caillebotte: The Painters Eye. Thru Oct
4. Pleasure and Piety: The Art of Joachim
Wtewael (15661638). Thru Oct 4.
202-737-4215. nga.gov.
Folger Shakespeare Library. Ships,
Clocks, & Stars: The Quest for Longitude.
Thru Aug 23. folger.edu.
National Archives. Spirited Republic:
Alcohol in American History. Thru Jan 10.
202-357-5000. archivesfoundation.org.
Museum of Women in the Arts. Daisy
Makeig-Jones. Thru Aug 16. Super
Natural. Thru Sep 13. Vanessa Bells
Hogarth Press Designs. Thru Nov 13.
202-783-5000. nmwa.org.
Prince Georges African American
Museum and Cultural Center. Patented
Ingenuity: The Art of African American
Inventors. Thru Sep 12. 301-809-0440.
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National Geographic. Monster Fish.
Thru Oct 11. Indiana Jones. Thru Jan 3.
202-857-7000. nglive.org.
GALLERIES
Strathmore. Creative Crafts Council.
Thru Jul 26. 301-581-5100.
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Arlington Cultural Aairs, Gallery
3700. Nauck Community Portrait
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WPA at Capitol Skyline Hotel. Avi
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Zenith Gallery. Stars & Stripes: Zenith
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Gallery Neptune & Brown. Summer
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JCCNV. Scots Jews: Identity, Belonging
and the Future. Thru Jul 31.
703-323-0880. jccnv.org.
Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall.
Natalya B. Parris. Jul 17-Sep 6.
703-845-6156. nvcc.edu.
Target Gallery. Borders &
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Torpedo Factory Art Center. Jon
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Lexie Starre, Charmystery, Eva LeStrange,
Lyndie Luxe, Autumn Frost and many more
will perform. Sindalicious will host the night.
There is a $10 cover at the door. For more
details, visit facebook.com/dcgurly.
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Tickets are $10. For more information,
visit omegapartydc.com.
18th and U Duplex Diner (2004 18th St.,
N.W.) hosts its 17th anniversary party
night at 9 p.m. There will be a special
performance by Athena Ducockis. DJ
Khelan Bhatia and DJ Adam Koussari-Amin
will spin. There will also be drink specials
and photos taken by David Claypool/
Kalorama photography. For more details,
visit facebook.com/duplexdiner.
Zebra Bar (3423 14th St., N.W.) hosts
Bump N Grind, a dance party, tonight
at 9 p.m. DJ Tommy Cornelis from the
Needle Exchange and DJ Jus Nowhere
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more information, visit facebook.com/
bumpngrindcafe.
Lollytart, a gay dance party, presents
a Sharknado-themed party at Johnny
Pistolas (2333 18th St., N.W.) tonight from 10
p.m.-3 a.m. Guests are encouraged to wear
shark-themed attire. There is a $8 cover.
Artscape, which bills itself as the
countrys largest free arts festival, kicks
o today in Baltimore and runs through
Sunday with about 150 artists, designers,
exhibits, concerts, theater, dance and
more in the citys Mount Royal Ave.
and Cathedral Street, Charles Street,
Bolton Hill and Station North Arts &
Entertainment District neighborhoods.
Details at artscape.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 18
Broadway star Idina Menzel performs
at Jiy Lube Live (7800 Cellar Door Dr.,
Bristow, Va.) tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets
start at $32. For more information, visit
thejiylubelive.com.
Al Sura Inc. hosts Its a Family Reunion,
a white-tie aair, at Thurgood Marshall
Center for Service and Heritage (1816
12th St., N.W.) tonight from 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
There will be an open buet with dessert
and a cash bar. Guests will also receive
one complimentary individual photo from
photography by TEP. Advanced general
admission tickets are $35 and $55 at the
door. Admission that includes a private
Screen on the Green presents the Hitchcock classic North by Northwest on the Mall Monday, July 20 at 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
Legendary soul singer Patti LaBelle
performs at Wolf Traps Filene Center
(1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, Va.) tonight at
8 p.m. She will be joined by the Jones
Family Singers. Tickets range from $3065. For more details, visit wolftrap.org.
Perrys (1811 Columbia Rd., N.W.) hosts
its weekly Sunday Drag Brunch today
from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $24.95
for an all-you-can-eat buet. For more
details, visit perrysadamsmorgan.com.
MONDAY, JULY 20
Screen on the Green presents a
screening of the classic Hitchcock lm
North by Northwest on the National
Mall between 4th and 7th streets tonight
at 8 p.m. The lm stars Cary Grant and
Eva Marie Saint. Admission is free. For
more information, visit facebook.com/
savescreenonthegreen.
The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W..) hosts
coee drop-in hours this morning from 10
a.m.-noon for the senior LGBT community.
Older LGBT adults can come and enjoy
complimentary coee and conversation
with other community members. For more
information, visit thedccenter.org.
Us Helping Us (3636 Georgia Ave.,
N.W.) holds a support group for gay black
men to discuss topics that aect them,
share perspectives and have meaningful
conversations. For details, visit uhupil.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 21
Country singer Shania Twain performs
a sold-out show at Verizon Center
(601 F St., N.W.) tonight at 7:30 p.m.
For more details, visit verizoncenter.
monumentalnetwork.com.
Green Lantern (1335 Green Ct., N.W.)
hosts its weekly FUK!T Packing Party from
7-9 p.m. tonight. For more details, visit
thedccenter.org or greenlanterndc.com.
The D.C. Center (2000 14th St., N.W.)
hosts its Bi Round Table today tonight
from 7-9:30 p.m. The group will discuss
issues concerning bisexuality For more
information, visit thedccenter.org.
Capital Fringe presents American Lit at
W.S. Jenks and Son (910 Bladensburg Rd., N.E.)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
Capital Fringe presents St. Jimmy
Celebrates The Food at Our Feet
at Dance Place Hyman M. Perlo Studio
(3225 8th St., N.E.) tonight at 8:45 p.m.
Jimmy Grzelak and Cate McCrea star in
the show and explore the connection
between religion and cooking show
hosts. Tickets are $17. For more details,
visit capitalfringe.org.
Capital Fringe presents The Last
Burlesque at Atlas Performing Arts Center
(1333 H St., N.E.) tonight at 9 p.m. The show
follows a woman dealing with her familys
failing burlesque palace, new relationship
and mother. Tickets are $17. For more
information, visit capitalfringe.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 23
SMYAL (410 7th St., S.E.) hosts Womens
Leadership Institute, a group for LBT
women and their straight allies ages 13-21
to discuss female sexuality, relationships
and womens rights today from 5-7 p.m. For
more information, visit smyal.org.
Bachelors Mill (1104 8th St., S.E.)
holds a happy hour today from 5-7:30
p.m. All drinks are half price. There will
be pool, video gaming systems and cards.
Admission is $5 after 9 p.m. DJ Bling, DJ
Freaky and DJ Tim-Nice will play music
for the night. For more information, visit
bachelorsmill.com.
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Timothy D. Sweeney, Name of Decedent
NOTICE OF EXISTENCE OF REVOCABLE TRUST
Timothy Dean Sweeney, whose address was 1113 M St, NW created a revocable
trust on May 23, 2015, which remained in existence on the date of his death
on 6/18/15, and Thomas M. Funk, whose address is 1113 M Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20005 is the currently acting trustee, hereinafter the Trustee.
Communications to the trust should be mailed or directed to Thomas M. Funk at
1113 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
The Trust is subject to claims of the deceased settlors creditors, costs of
administration of the settlors estate, the expenses of the deceased settlors
funeral and disposal of remains, and statutory allowances to a surviving spouse
and children to the extent the deceased settlors residuary probate estate is
inadequate to satisfy those claims, costs, expenses, and allowances.
Claims of the deceased settlors creditors are barred as against the Trustee
and the trust property unless presented to the Trustee at the address provided
herein on or before 1/10/16 (6 months after the date of the first publication of
this notice. An action to contest the validity of this trust must be commenced by
the earliest of (1) 6/18/16 (one year from the date of the deceased settlor) or (2)
1/10/16 (one year from the date of first publication of this notice) or (3) ninety
days after the Trustee sends the person a copy of the trust instrument and a
notice informing the person of the trustss existence, the Trustees name and
address, and the time allowed for commencing a proceeding.
The Trustee may proceed to distribute the trust property in accordance with
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This Notice must be mailed postmarked within 15 days of its first publication
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Signed: Thomas M. Funk
Date of first publication 7/10/15
Anne Meister, Register of Wills.
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
PROBATE DIVISION
2015 ADM 788
Timothy D. Sweeney, Name of Decedent
Matthew R Barnes, Ackerman Brown, PLLC, 2101 L Street, NW, Suite 440,
Washington, DC 20037, Name & Address of Attorney.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN
HEIRS
Thomas M Funk, whose address is 1113 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
was appointed personal representative of the estate of Timonty D. Sweeney
who died on June 18, 2015 with a Will and will serve without Court supervision.
All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts re unknown shall enter their
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A, 515 5th Street, NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20001, on or before 1/10/16.
Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a
cop to the Register of Wills or filed with the Tegister of Wills with a copy to the
udnersigned, on or before 1/10/16., or be forever barred. Persons believed to be
heirs or legates of the dcedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail
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