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Providence mayor makes bid for Congress “It’s a matter of doing the work on the Pougnet has been heralded as a
Cicilline joins other ground and talking to local politicos supporter for LGBT causes and as a
openly gay candidates and party leaders and things like that
— just to make sure that we have
strong fundraiser for the campaign
against Proposition 8 in California.
aiming for Washington crossed our T’s and dotted our I’s When same-sex marriage was avail-
before we endorse.” able in the Golden State in 2008,
By CHRIS JOHNSON Dison declined to comment on Pougnet married 118 couples in his
cjohnson@dcagenda.com whether the Victory Fund and the capacity as mayor of Palm Springs,
Cicilline campaign have held any con- more than any other mayor in the state.
The mayor of Providence, R.I., versations about an endorsement. Still, some perceive Pougnet as
last weekend announced he is run- Cicilline said he’s looking for both running against a pro-gay Republican.
ning for Congress, making him one the Victory Fund and the Human Bono Mack voted twice against the
of several openly gay candidates Rights Campaign to endorse him in Federal Marriage Amendment and
slated to be on ballots this fall. his bid for Congress. has supported hate crimes legislation
David Cicilline, who’s served as “They’ve endorsed me for both of as well as ENDA.
mayor since 2003 and was the first my previous races — the Gay & Another openly gay candidate seek-
openly gay mayor of a state capital, Lesbian Victory Fund — so I don’t ing a seat in Congress is Ed Potosnak,
formally declared Feb. 13 that he want to be presumptuous, but I hope a former staffer for Rep. Mike Honda
wouldn’t pursue another term as to be endorsed by both organizations (D-Calif.) and public school teacher
mayor and would instead seek the in this campaign,” he said. who’s running to represent New
congressional seat that will be vacat- Cicilline’s candidacy means he’s Jersey’s 7th congressional district.
ed at the end of the year when pro- joining other gay candidates who are Potosnak, currently the only
LGBT lawmaker Rep. Patrick pursuing a run for Congress. Steve Democratic candidate running for the
Kennedy (D-R.I.) retires. Photo courtesy of Cicilline Pougnet, who’s gay and mayor of nomination in that district, said he’s
In an interview with DC Agenda, David Cicilline, the mayor of Providence, R.I., is one of several openly gay Palm Springs, is seeking to oust pursuing a seat in Congress because
Cicilline said he wanted to pursue a candidates running for Congress this year. incumbent Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R- of the economic hardship that many
run to represent Rhode Island’s 1st Calif.) to represent California’s 45th people in New Jersey face.
congressional district because of the down and try to bring people together your life experiences and who you congressional district. “For me, what really prompted me
economic hardships his state is fac- who have divergent views and deal are as a person contribute to the way Should Pougnet succeed, he to run for Congress is the fact that I’m
ing and Washington’s slow response with the hard issues and fashion solu- you look at issues, the issues that would be the first openly gay person not a career politician,” he said. “I’m
in addressing the issue. tions to come up with answers to you care about.” who’s legally married with children to someone who has really lived through
“Over the past 18 months, it has address problems every day.” Cicilline said he would vote in favor serve in Congress. struggles of the middle class, and I
become very clear to me that But Cicilline isn’t the only of the Employment Non-Discrimination The Victory Fund has endorsed think that real world experience posi-
Washington has really lost sight of Democratic candidate seeking to Act and the Uniting American Families Pougnet, making him the only non- tions me well to address the problems
what is happening to the hard-work- represent his district in Congress. Act, as well as back repeals of “Don’t incumbent, openly LGBT person the that our families are facing.”
ing middle-class in cities and towns William Lynch, who recently stepped Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Defense of organization has endorsed in a run If elected, Potosnak said he’d support
across this country,” he said. down as Rhode Island’s state Marriage Act. for Congress. ENDA and UAFA, as well as repeals of
Rhode Island has been hit partic- Democratic Party chair after 12 While saying he would as a mem- Dison said the Democratic Party is “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and DOMA.
ularly hard by the recession. years, also announced on Saturday ber of Congress step up to support looking at this seat as a possible pick- Still, Potosnak is running in a dis-
According to the Bureau of Labor his candidacy for the seat. the LGBT community, Cicilline said up, but it’s too early to determine trict that Republicans have won con-
Statistics, the unemployment rate for In a Sept. 14 primary, voters in he didn’t think his sexual orientation whether Pougnet will be in a good posi- sistently since 1980. And the one-term
the state in December 2009 was 12.9 Rhode Island’s first congressional dis- would provide any additional chal- tion to beat Bono Mack in November. GOP incumbent he’s challenging,
percent, putting it just behind trict will decide who will be the lenge for him in his campaign. He “Nobody’s really in the thick of it Rep. Leonard Lance (R-N.J.) voted in
Michigan and Nevada among states Democratic nominee for the general noted that his sexual orientation was- yet, and that’ll become clear later on, favor of hate crimes legislation last
with the highest unemployment. election. The winner of the primary will n’t an issue in his runs for mayor. but he’s been a fantastic fundraiser year and is a co-sponsor of ENDA.
“People are sick of reading about most likely take on John Loughlin, the The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund so far for a non-incumbent, so there’s But Potosnak said the LGBT com-
hundreds of billions of dollars being Republican candidate whom the GOP hasn’t yet determined whether to definitely hope there.” munity shouldn’t support Lance
spent on bank bailouts and hundreds seems poised to nominate. endorse Cicilline in his run for According to the Federal Election because the lawmaker has been
of billions of dollars being spent on Loughlin is an Army veteran and Congress, although the organization Commission, Pougnet has raised unhelpful in the struggle to win rela-
bailing out the Big Three car compa- Rhode Island State House member had endorsed him in previous may- more than $563,000 for his cam- tionship recognition in New Jersey.
nies, and they do not feel like who has had notable success raising oral bids and his campaign this year paign and Bono Mack has raised “As a state legislator, before he
Washington is doing anything to money. According to the Federal for a third term as mayor. more than $992,000. While Pougnet came to Congress, he didn’t sup-
improve their lives,” he said. Election Commission web site, Denis Dison, a Victory Fund is behind in fundraising, challengers port civil unions and he also is
Cicilline said he’s heard “every single Loughlin has raised more than spokesperson, said the process by typically raise less than incumbents. undecided on whether it should be
day” about families in his home state $246,000 for his campaign. which the organization determines Andy Stone, spokesperson for the repealed in the state,” he said. “He’s
who are concerned about whether they As a gay man, Cicilline said he’s its endorsements is the same for Democratic Congressional Campaign also undecided on whether there
can “keep the job that they have, “very, very committed” to supporting candidates in all races, but that eval- Committee, said Pougnet is doing should be a constitutional ban or a
whether they can be able to find work, legislation and issues that would uating whether or not to endorse what’s needed to mount a serious definition of marriage between in a
or whether they can afford their rent.” “affect my community and provide for Cicilline will be “a little bit of an easi- challenge to Bono Mack this fall. man and a woman.”
“I think what we need in equality at every level of state, local er load” because the organization is “Mayor Pougnet is aggressively The incumbent gay lawmakers in
Washington, what I really bring to this and federal government.” already familiar with him. raising the necessary funds and it’s Congress — Reps. Barney Frank (D-
work, is [a] very practical problem “I think when you get elected to “We have endorsed this candi- clear that Congresswoman Bono Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and
solving approach,” he said. “That’s any office, you bring to that office date multiple times; it’s not like we Mack is already feeling the heat from Jared Polis (D-Colo.) — are expected
what mayors do. We sit around, we sit your — who you are,” he said. “All of have to get to know him,” Dison said. this formidable challenger,” he said. to seek re-election.
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Should gay judge in Prop 8 case be removed? the alleged bias he has shown. their attorneys, say Walker’s rulings
Observers say question “I have no reason to doubt that during the trial were based on legal
of bias, not sexual there are homosexuals who could
preside impartially over this case,
principals and decisions of past
cases, not on bias.
orientation, is key just as I have no reason to doubt that Walker is currently reviewing the
there are heterosexuals whose bias evidence presented by a series of
By LOU CHIBBARO JR. in favor of, or against, same-sex mar- witnesses during the trial and is
lchibbaro@dcagenda.com riage would unduly skew their han- expected to resume the case to hear
dling of the case,” said Ed Whelan, a closing arguments in March.
A gay federal judge in San Francisco conservative commentator, in a “Every judge has a sexual orienta-
presiding over the Proposition 8 trial on National Review essay. tion,” said American University law pro-
same-sex marriage should be evalu- But Whelan added, “From the out- fessor Nancy Polikoff, in commenting
ated on whether he is impartial and set, Walker’s entire course of conduct on critics who say Walker should step
fair and should not be forced to step in the anti-Prop 8 case has reflected a down from the case because he’s gay.
away from the case because of his manifest design to turn the lawsuit into “If a judge were straight, would a
sexual orientation. a high-profile, culture-transforming, gay plaintiff have a ground to recuse
That’s the assessment of many history-making Scopes-style show the judge because he was straight?
legal observers as well as supporters trial of Prop 8’s sponsors.” No, that’s ridiculous,” she said. “And
and opponents of same-sex marriage. Photo by Mike Linksvayer Whelan pointed to a U.S. Supreme the same thing is true with any asser-
But while agreeing that Judge Judge Vaughn Walker, who’s gay, is presiding over the Proposition 8 trial. Some Court decision to overturn Walker’s ini- tion that being gay makes him unable
Vaughn Walker, 65, shouldn’t remove have called for Walker to recuse himself from the case because they say he’s tial plans to allow the Prop 8 trial to be to hear the case. It’s not evidence of
himself from the case solely on shown a bias toward the plaintiffs. broadcast over the Internet. He also having any kind of prejudice that
grounds of his sexual orientation, noted that an appeals court consisting would stop a judge from being able to
advocates on both sides of the gay does matter is how he conducts him- Lawyers and advocates defend- mostly of Clinton appointees over- decide a case on the law.”
marriage issue disagree sharply over self as a judge, and his ability to put his ing Proposition 8 have accused turned, in part, a procedural decision Walker was first nominated for his
whether Walker has shown a bias in own views and background aside and Vaughn of being biased against the by Walker to allow the plaintiffs to judicial position by President Ronald
favor of the plaintiffs in the case, who focus on the law and the constitution.” measure during a 12-day trial in obtain internal communications, Reagan in 1987, but Democrats in
seek to overturn Proposition 8. Walker serves as chief judge for January, which recessed before including e-mail, from organizers of Congress initially blocked the nomi-
“Whatever Judge Walker’s sexual ori- the U.S. District Court in Northern news surfaced in the San Francisco the Prop 8 election campaign. nation on grounds that Walker’s
entation is, it’s not a reason to take him off California, where two same-sex cou- Chronicle that Vaughn is gay. LGBT activists backing the plain- record as a lawyer in private practice
the case,” said American Civil Liberties ples filed a lawsuit last year challeng- Although some Proposition 8 back- tiffs’ case against Prop 8 have dis- showed insensitivity toward civil
attorney James Esseks, who works for ing the constitutionality of the ballot ers associated with religious groups puted allegations that Walker is rights, including gay rights.
the ACLU’s LGBT rights project. proposition. California voters approved called for Walker’s removal from the biased, saying the ballot measure’s President George H.W. Bush
“Judge Walker’s sexual orientation the ballot measure in November 2008, case because of his sexual orientation, defenders are angry at the judge renewed Walker’s nomination in
… doesn’t make him unable to decide which overturned a decision by the most conservative activists defending because of his rulings against them 1989, and the Senate later approved
the issues before him impartially,” state’s highest court legalizing same- the ballot measure have said the judge on a number of legal issues. it after receiving assurances that he
Esseks said in an ACLU blog. “What sex marriage. should instead step down because of Supporters of the plaintiffs, including would rule impartially and fairly.
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friday, feb. 19 tion. For directions, RSVP to pinmag- cally on the fourth Monday of each
Get down to Bell Biv Devoe, TLC and ic@msn.com. Visit dcicebreakers.com month. The group is an intergenera-
C&C at the “NO SCRUBS: 90’S for more information about the group. tional group working on education,
DANCE PARTY with DJs Will Photographer JASON HOROWITZ, advocacy and services to the local
Eastman and Brian Billion” at 10 p.m. who’s straight, opens a new show aging LGBT population. The Center
at the 9:30 club, 815 V St., N.W. called DRAG tonight at the Curator’s is at 1810 14th Street, N.W. Visit
There’s a $10 cover and this quarterly Office from 6 to 8 p.m. Featuring up- thedccenter.org for more information.
event is nearly sold out. close and large-scale photos of local A YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP FOR
From ice dancing to men’s hockey, drag queens including Shi-Queeta GAY, LESBIAN AND BI TEENS meets
watch the OLYMPICS at Nellie’s Lee and others, the show, the artist today from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the GW
Sports Bar all day, 900 U St., N.W. says, seeks to reveal and challenge Center Clinic located at 1922 F Street
Gay organist Stephen Harouff of hidden biases about femininity and N.W., suite 103. Fees for therapy and
Baltimore plays a free recital today at masculinity, beauty and ugliness, gay the group are on a sliding scale. Photo courtesy of Jason Horowitz
12:15 p.m. at National City Christian culture, race, sexuality and aging. Metropolitan Community Church of An eponymous 2009 photo of local drag queen Shi-Queeta Lee is part of a new
Church as part of its “MAGICAL, The Curator’s Office is located at Washington, the District’s largest exhibit called DRAG by local photographer Jason Horowitz.
MYSTICAL, MUSICAL MACHINE” 1515 14th St., N.W., Suite 201. mostly gay church, has an HIV-POSI-
organ recital series. NCCC’s Charles Town has a MARDI GRAS PARTY TIVE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEO- ties continue tonight with a Miss
Miller, who’s also gay, play on the 26th. with DJ Dan Deleon tonight. Doors PLE OF FAITH every Monday at the wednesday, feb. 24 Phase One Pageant at the bar from 7
The recitals are a half hour each. The open at 10. Town is located at 2009 church. For more information, contact Ziegfeld’s/Secrets hosts its monthly to 10:30 p.m., which features a $200
church is at 5 Thomas Circle, N.W. 8th St., N.W. Visit towndc.com for Matt Senger at 202-546-2159 or e- AMATEUR DANCER CONTEST at cash prize. Hopefuls will compete in
GAY DISTRICT meets tonight. The more information. mail him at ndc20003@yahoo.com. 11 p.m., signup begins at 10 p.m., several categories. Send a photo,
group was formerly known as the MCC-DC is located at 474 Ridge 1824 Half St., S.W., 202-863-0670. short bio and description of your talent
Twenties Group but has expanded its sunday, feb. 21 Street, N.W. Visit mccdc.com for more Hosted by Destiny B. Childs. to phase1dc@gmail.com to compete.
age range for gay, bi, trans and ques- THE BOLSHOI BALLET wraps up information about the church. THE HOLLABACK TRANSGENDER Lesbian history through the ’70s, ’80s,
tioning men from 18 to 35. The group its engagement at the Kennedy SUPPORT GROUP meets tonight at ’90s and ’00s will be honored with
meets for weekly discussion from 8:30 Center today at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are tuesday, feb. 23 6:30 p.m. at DC Center, located at photos, videos and music from each
to 9:30 every Friday at St. Margaret’s $47-135.00. Visit kennedy-center.org “IN THE HEIGHTS,” winner of four 1810 14th St., N.W. Hollaback is a era tonight and Saturday. Visit
Church located at 1830 Connecticut for information. 2008 Tony Awards including best social and support group for the phase1dc.com for more information.
Ave. Members dine afterwards then go A discussion called “BAGELS, musical, opens at the Hippodrome trans community and is a program of
dancing. The group is changing its con- BRUNCH AND ISLAM” is being held Theatre in Baltimore, 12 N. Eutaw St., the D.C. Community AIDS Network. saturday, feb. 27
tact information but for now, those inter- today at the D.C. Center from 11:30 Baltimore, 410-837-7400. For tickets, The group meets on the second and Gay & Lesbian Outreach and
ested can visit the group on Facebook a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Iman Daayiee visit broadwayacrossamerica.com. fourth Wednesday of each month. Engagement (GLOE) has its third
under the name “GD: Gay District.” Abdullah, who’s gay, will discuss the “WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE LADIES FIRST NIGHT is tonight and annual Masquerade & Mischief
relation between Islam and Judaism LOVES METH” meets tonight at 7 at every Wednesday at Fab Lounge, PURIM PARTY tonight at the
saturday, feb. 20 and the lives of gay and lesbian DC Center, located at 1810 14th located at 1805 Connecticut Ave., Washington D.C. Jewish Community
Relive the glory days at ’80S ALT- Muslims. This study brunch is hosted Street, N.W. Visit thedccenter.org for N.W. For more information, visit Center at 16th and Q streets, N.W. at
POP DANCE NIGHT with DJ lil’e by Bet Mishpachah, a local gay syn- more information. Also at the Center myspace.com/ladiesfirst. 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to
backstage at the Black Cat, 1811 agogue. The event is free and open tonight is a meeting for those plan- wear costumes. Those who do have
14th St., NW. There’s a $7 cover, to the public. The Center is located at ning Gay Men’s Health Summit 2012 thursday, feb. 25 open bar access all night. D.C.
starts at 9:30 p.m. 1810 14th St., N.W. and AIDS 2012. PHASE 1, the country’s oldest lesbian Cowboys and trans comedian Riki
Love him or hate him, there’s no deny- ADODI D.C., a gay group for men of WASHINGTON RENEGADES, a gay- bar, begins its 40th anniversary fes- Wilchins will perform. Tickets are $18
ing his stage presence. JOHN MAYER color who celebrate their African her- welcoming local rugby team, resumes tivities tonight at 9 p.m. at the Phase, in advance; $20 at the door. A cos-
plays Verizon Center tonight, 8 p.m. itage, meets today at the D.C. Center practice for its spring season today at located at 525 8th Street, S.E. The tume prize will be awarded. Contact
with special guest Michael Franti and today from 3 to 6 p.m. The Center is at 6:45 p.m. at Cardozo High School at anniversary celebration continues justinl@washingtondcjcc.org or 202-
Spearhead, tickets $42.50-78.00. Visit 1810 14th Street N.W. Visit thedccen- 1300 Clifton Street, N.W. Newcomers through Sunday at 3 a.m. Staff mem- 777-3253 for more information.
ticketmaster.com. ter.org for more information. curious about the group can attend bers are seeking Phase-related pho- Variety show CRACK is back tonight
A concert by members of D.C.’S Local drag queen Shi-Queeta Lee with out having to join. Visit tos from long-time patrons. They can with a new show called “Once Upon
“DIFFERENT DRUMMERS,” a gay hosts DRAG BRUNCH every dcrugby.com for more information. be e-mailed to phase1dc@gmail.com a Time” at Town from 9 p.m. to mid-
ensemble, called “Intimate Winds” Sunday at Nellie’s Sports Bar, THE UNITED ENDA COALITION or scanned at the bar. Patrons with night tonight. The production is billed
is today at 2 p.m. in the Adirondack located at 900 U Street, N.W. Brunch meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Phase stories to share are also as an “outrageous cabaret that
Room at Hillwood Museum Estate. buffet is $20. Miss Lee performs at from 6 to 9 p.m. at the National Gay encouraged to come forward. A kick- spoofs the fantastic world of fairy
Fischer Tull’s “Liturgical Symphony,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit nelliess- & Lesbian Task Force headquar- off rock show is tonight with perform- tales and nursery rhymes.” Crack
Richard Strauss’ “Serenade,” and portsbar.com for more information. ters to encourage LGBT supporters ers Hunter Valentine, the Pushovers hosts Shea Van Horn, Chris Farris
more will be performed. Tickets are DIGNITY WASHINGTON, a local gay to help pass the Employment Non- and Kaylan Rexer. Visit phase1dc.com and Karl Jones will perform. Cover
$20 ($10 for seniors and students) Catholic group, celebrates Mass for Discrimination Act. Training and pizza for more information. is $10. Show starts at 10. Attendees
and are available at the door. Visit the LGBT community every Sunday are provided. The Task Force is at 1325 D.C. LAMBDA SQUARES, a local gay are encouraged to dress in fairy tale-
dcdd.org for more information. at 6 p.m. at St. Margaret’s, located at Massachusetts Ave., N.W., sixth floor. square dancing group, meets every or nursery rhyme-inspired costumes
D.C. ICEBREAKERS, an LGBT ice 1820 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Call For more information, contact Aaditi Thursday for square dancing. For to receive a $2 discount. Town is at
skating social group, has a game 202-546-2245 for more information Dubale at audit.dubale@gmail.com. more information about the group or to 2009 8th Street N.W.
night tonight from 7:30 to 11:30 in or visit dignitywashington.org. Cobalt has “FLASHBACK,” a retro find out when beginner classes are
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same-sex marriage means big business
Gay wedding planners between straight and gay weddings.
The preferences have more to do, she
with my dad walking down the aisle.
That moral support definitely makes a
say they bring sensitivity says, with the couple’s tastes than their difference. Can they get a beautiful
sexual orientation. quality wedding from a straight wedding
straight counterparts can’t “Gay couples are as diverse in planner? Of course. But it helps to know
their desires and spending habits for vendors who’ve gone through it and
By JOEY DiGUGLIELMO their weddings as straight couples,” know that everything has gone well.”
she says via e-mail from El Salvador Elegance and Simplicity, which
So are we really just like every- where she’s on a volunteer trip build- has been around for 12 years and is
body else? When it comes to gays ing houses for low-income families. owned by Katie Martin, who’s
and their wedding ceremonies, it “Their desire for tradition varies as straight, typically does about 120
depends on whom you ask. well. I think the only major difference weddings a year. Usually three to five
Several among a bumper crop of is that gay couples may feel less con- are same-sex commitment cere-
new businesses that have sprung up in fined to traditional customs than monies but they expect a boost this
Washington to tap into the inevitable straight couples. In general, though, year when the law goes into effect,
boom in same-sex weddings when the it really depends on the individuals.” assuming it survives its 30-legisla-
new District law goes into effect in Like Gillin, Tara Davis has worked tive-day congressional review period
March are targeting same-sex couples on both same-sex commitment cere- as most experts predict.
exclusively and say gay relationships monies and opposite-sex weddings, The Williams Institute, UCLA
are different in ways straight wedding Photo by Robert Dodge; courtesy of Dodge for the last year and a half with School of Law, predicts that 1,882
planners won’t fully grasp. Elegance and Simplicity, which just same-sex D.C. couples will marry in
Don Gillin’s new business, D.C.’s Gay models JORGE LANDER (left) and BENJAMIN HOREN in a publicity shot started a referral site for same-sex the next three years in addition to
Gay Wedding Planners (www.dcs- taken Jan. 29 for the GLBT Wedding Services division of Event Emissary, one of couples at www.legallyweddc.com. about 12,550 non-District residents
gayweddingplanners.com), will spe- several local gay-targeting groups that specializes in same-sex wedding planning. She and her partner, Tanya Colucci, expected to flock to the District to wed.
cialize in those differences. The 36- had a ceremony in Florida in 2008 The new law will likely bring more than
year-old gay Bethesda resident has a don’t think a straight wedding planner new division of Event Emissary, ben- but plan to get legally married in $52 million to District coffers by the end
decade of event and wedding plan- could understand that. Not only are efits from his gay touch. Washington this spring. Davis says of 2012 and about 700 new jobs. The
ning under his belt and says he’s in a two gay men or two lesbians getting “I think [straight wedding planners] there’s some “relatability” when she city itself will see about $5.4 million in
strong position to help same-sex cou- married, they’re taking advantage of a definitely know how to throw great works with gay couples that helps. tax revenue. Most of the couples —
ples realize their wedding dreams. He right they never had before. As a gay events, but we have an advantage “Being a lesbian, I can be sensitive about 65 percent — will be from out of
knows the ropes from doing straight person I can understand that and truly because we’re personally invested in to issues same-sex couples may be state, the Institute predicts.
weddings for several years but also honor their love story like a typical the community,” Wilkinson says. having,” she says. “In the beginning my Could there be a huge number in
gets gay relationship in a way his wedding service couldn’t.” Laura Lee, who’s straight and has mom was always supportive but the 2010 then a massive drop-off once all
straight counterparts can’t. Mike Wilkinson, a 27-year-old been in business as a wedding planner idea of a wedding was a little shocking the couples who’ve been together for
“This was never a possibility before Washington resident, says his busi- with In Any Event (www.inanyeventco- to her. So I can support them, tell them eons legally wed? Davis doubts it.
and now it is, so it’s kind of doubly ness, GLBT Wedding Services ordinators.com) for a year, says there my story, let them know that people do
sweet and meaningful,” Gillin says. “I (www.glbtweddingservices.com), a aren’t many significant differences come around and my mom was there Continues on page 22
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Continued from page 20 was never interested in shooting straight
Metropolitan Community
Church of Washington
probably decrease some, but I would- dings and record these historic first life gay friendly and have taken steps to 680 I St., S.W. • riverside-dc.org 474 Ridge St., N.W. • mccdc.com
n’t expect to see it steadily dropping.” commitments is really exciting and become officially “open and affirming.”
Wilkinson is hoping there’ll be a something I am looking forward to,” Beyond that, the degree to which gays Inner Light Ministries Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church
huge boom at first. He’s hoping to Dodge says by e-mail from Vietnam are integrated into church life varies as 1525 Newton St., N.W. 201 4th St., S.E.
break a Guinness world record by hav- where he’s on a shooting trip. “I would some parishes defy denominational innerlightministries-dc.org capitolhillpreschurch.org
ing a mass marriage event on March like to establish myself as the preemi- teachings to include gays, so mar-
20 at D.C.’s Mellon Auditorium. He nent gay wedding photographer.” riages and commitment ceremonies Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church Church of the Pilgrims
needs 169 couples to break the record Dodge’s website portfolio are kept low-key if allowed at all. 118 3rd St., S.E. • stmarks.net 2201 P St., N.W.
but is hoping for 400, which would fill (www.robertdodge.com) reveals a For others, such as Metropolitan churchofthepilgrims.org
the room. Only five couples have bounty of artsy shots. Won’t wed- Community Church of Washington, Saint Thomas Episcopal Church
signed on so far but he expects a del- dings be boring by comparison? Inner Light Ministries and Unity 1771 Church St., N.W. • stthomasdc.org Western Presbyterian Church
uge once the law goes into effect. “Not at all,” he says. “Wedding pho- Fellowship, welcoming gays is their 2401 Virginia Ave., N.W.
“We’re definitely trying to be cog- tography is a first cousin to portraits and raison d’être. And this list isn’t Bet Mishpachah westernchurch.net
nizant of the needs of the couples,” he portraiture has been an art form for cen- meant to be exhaustive. All the 1529 16th St., N.W. • betmish.org
says. “It won’t be like going through the turies. I will also be shooting weddings in churches listed have publicly wel- All Souls Unitarian
drive-through at McDonald’s. We’re a photojournalist style, which means that comed gays but contact the church- Augustana Lutheran Church Universalist Church
putting a lot of effort into being sensi- many of the images will be candids. I will es individually to find out their 2100 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. 1500 Harvard St., N.W. • all-souls.org
tive to the couples but also making it a still do the wedding formals, but a large same-sex marriage policies. augustanadc.info
special event within the community.” part of the work will have that natural Cleveland Park Congregational
Another local business that will be look of being candid and not posed.” National City Christian Church Georgetown Lutheran Church United Church of Christ
assisting couples planning their same-sex And Dodge is of the mindset that 5 Thomas Circle, N.W. 1556 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. 3400 Lowell St., N.W. • cpcchurch.org
weddings is Raymond Boney Event & being gay himself will definitely be an nationalcitycc.org georgetownlutheran.com
Publicity Management, boneyevents.com. advantage. Unity Fellowship Church
Not only will Boney’s team assist with “Unless they have some experience Church of the Epiphany Capitol Hill United Methodist Church of Washington
planning a D.C.-area celebration, they will with this, [straight photographers] are 1317 G St., N.W. 421 Seward Square, S.E. 1226 Vermont Ave., N.W.
plan destination ceremonies and even going to have a difficult time under- epiphanydc.org chumc.net ufcdc.com
plan the honeymoon. standing the dynamics of the relation-
Some D.C. residents who weren’t ships and will simply miss some good Covenant Baptist Church Dumbarton United Methodist Church Washington National Cathedral
involved in weddings in any capacity photographic moments because they 3845 South Capitol St., S.W. 3133 Dumbarton Street, N.W. 3101 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.
before are planning to jump into the fray. were waiting for the couples to act like cbcwdc.org dumbartonumc.org nationalcathedral.org
Photographer Robert Dodge, who’s gay, a straight bride and groom.”
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wedding receptions with style
your day with confidence. The Four pies five locations in the Dupont and
From traditional to Seasons features a sunlit, sophisticat- Logan Circle areas plus two addition-
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National Mall and the U.S. Capital.
plenty of party options overlooking the C&O Canal. For a truly memorable wedding expe-
The Madison, a Loews Hotel, 1177 rience consider Kimpton’s Hotel
By TYRONE FORD 15th St., N.W., is ready to help make Palomar, 2121 P St., N.W. The Hotel
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You’ve popped the question, walked feet of new banquet space, which has your guests. The hotel offers more
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reception on the big day in D.C.? guest list. The expert event planners Phillips Room, named for the nearby
If you’re looking for a hotel ball- will help create the wedding of your Phillips Collection. The Phillips Room
room, the city offers plenty of options, dreams, along with amenities such as can accommodate up to 300 guests.
from traditional to trendy. There are a a fitness center and spa services to Other national hotel chains are
few things to keep in mind when con- cater to your every need. also catering to same-sex couples in
sidering hotel reception spaces. W Hotel, 515 15th St., N.W., Washington. The Marriott and
Find out how many events your “where historic Italian Renaissance Renaissance Hotel chains offer 10
location of choice holds so you can be meets modern cool” offers 12,000 properties in the area, including the
sure you won’t be hurried out once square feet of event space that will historic Mayflower. For a list of
your allotted time is over. Map out the make your wedding nothing less than Marriott’s area hotels and information
spaces for your special moments like spectacular. The Altitude, the rooftop on booking a reception, visit dcmar-
the first dance, the wedding cake cut- ballroom at the W, would be a perfect riottweddings.com.
ting, seating, etc., and make sure there location with its gorgeous floor-to-
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guests. If you are using the in-house of the nation’s most important land- when looking for reception space:
caterer make sure the kitchen is Photo courtesy of Kimpton Hotel Palomar
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receptions to inspire a few ideas. The Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 wedding. With original wedding pack- en restaurants that are acknowl- The Fairfax at Embassy Row
Below are just a handful of area Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., has wedding ages or a package of your own design, edged as an industry pioneer and 2100 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
hotels ready to host same-sex wed- planning down to a science. From invi- the wedding consultants offer their leaders in the boutique hotel con- 202-293-2100
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apex-dc.com efnlounge.com OMEGA Multi-level after-hours dance club attracts Baltimore, MD 21201
In Dupont Circle area; popular with men, but twitter.com/EFN_Lounge 2122 P St., NW a mixed crowd but remains gay-friendly. 410-539-4993
check schedule regularly for other events. Funky, edgy neighborhood lounge in Washington, DC 20036 leonsbaltimore.tripod.com
Logan Circle with special events galore. 202-223-4917 BALTIMORE EAGLE In business for more than 50 years,
BACHELOR’S MILL Popular with men and women; features omegadc.com 2002 N. Charles St. Leon’s is the oldest gay bar in Baltimore
1104 8th St., SE dancing, videos. Check web site for Dupont Circle area bar and club popular Baltimore, MD 21218 and among the oldest in the country.
Washington, DC 20003 event schedule. with men featuring dancing, drag and 410-82-EAGLE Friendly bar with jukebox gets especial-
202-544-1931 other special events. Longtime Levi/leather bar not far from ly busy on Sunday nights. Tyson Place
Longtime bar popular with African- FAB LOUNGE Mount Vernon offers friendly bar, bil- is a restaurant bar located behind
American men in Capitol Hill area. 1805 Connecticut Ave., NW PHASE 1 liards, outdoor patio, videos and a full Leon’s with a separate entrance.
Washington, DC 20009 525 8th St., SE store for your leather needs. Mostly
BANANA CAFÉ 202-797-1122 Washington, DC 20003 men, but welcoming to women. PORT IN A STORM
500 8th St., SE thefablounge.com phase1dc.com 4330 E. Lombard St.
Washington, DC 20003 In Dupont Circle area; popular with men twitter.com/phase1dc CLUB PHOENIX Baltimore, MD 21224
202-543-5906 but hosts regular women’s events. The Phase opened in 1970 and remains 1 W. Biddle St. 410-534-0014
bananacafedc.com a popular lesbian bar and club. Features Baltimore, MD 21201 Friendly neighborhood lesbian bar gets
Popular Capitol Hill area restaurant and FIREPLACE regular special events, including Jell-O 410-837-3906 especially popular when the Ravens
bar (Eastern Market Metro) for both men 2161 P St., NW wrestling, 80s theme nights and more. Mount Vernon-area downstairs bar play. Features billiards, music and more.
and women. Features Cuban, Mexican Washington, DC 20037 Check web site for details. attracts men and women; friendly service.
and Puerto Rican cuisine. 202-293-1293 QUEST
In Dupont Circle area; neighborhood bar REMINGTONS DRINKERY 3607 Fleet St.
BLOWOFF popular with men. 639 Pennsylvania Ave., SE 205 W. Read St. Baltimore, MD 21224
815 V St., NW Washington, DC 20003 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-563-2617
Washington, DC 20001 GREEN LANTERN 202-543-3113 410-225-3100 Neighborhood bar in Highlandtown
blowoff.us 1335 Green Court, NW remingtonswdc.com Another of Baltimore’s friendly neighbor- area is popular with men and women
Created by musicians Bob Mould and Washington, DC 20005 twitter.com/remingtonsWDC hood bars in Mount Vernon featuring bil- and offers billiards.
Richard Morel, Blowoff is an occasional greenlanterndc.com Popular country/Western nightclub in Capitol liards, jukebox and welcoming service.
dance event popular with men. Events are twitter.com/greenlanterndc Hill neighborhood with more than 6,000 SAPPHOS
held in clubs around the country; D.C.’s Friendly bar for men hosts regular happy square feet of space for dancing and billiards. GALLERY 1001 N. Charles St.
Blowoff parties are held at the 9:30 club in hours and special events, including One half block west of Eastern Market Metro. 1735 Maryland Ave. Baltimore, MD 21201
the popular U Street corridor. karaoke and shirtless drink special Baltimore, MD 21201 410-752-7133
nights. Check web site for details. TOWN DANCEBOUTIQUE 410-539-6965 centralstationpub.com
B.O.I. PRODUCTIONS McPherson Square Metro. 2009 8th St., NW Longtime bar and restaurant popular Part of the Grand Central complex,
boimarketing.com//community.html Washington, DC 20001 with African-American clientele. Sappho’s attracts a lesbian crowd and
Organizes regular women’s events around JACK’S 202-234-TOWN offers comfy couches, outdoor patio
town. Check web site for updated information. 1527 17th St., NW towndc.com GRAND CENTRAL and more in its second floor location.
Washington, DC 20036 Dance club and bar popular with men 1001 N. Charles St.
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cobaltdc.com 911 F St., NW friendly pub, lesbian bar Sappho’s upstairs 555 23rd St. South
In Dupont Circle area; part of complex JR.’S Washington, DC 20004 and a dance club on the first floor. Arlington, VA 22202
of LGBT businesses at this address, 1519 17th St., NW ultrabardc.com 703-685-0555
including Level One restaurant on street Washington, DC 20036 twitter.com/UltraBar HIPPO Freddie Lutz’s Virginia establishment
level and 30 Degrees bar. 202-328-0090 Large dance club with gay-friendly 1 W. Eager St. includes a restaurant and friendly bar,
jrswdc.com events and vibe located downtown near Baltimore, MD 21201 regular specials and is popular with
CREW CLUB Longtime friendly Dupont Circle area Metro Center. 410-547-0069 men and women. Crystal City Metro.
1321 14th St., NW bar popular with men; videos, regular clubhippo.com
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Washington, DC 20001 in Brookland neighborhood. Check web parking lot available; located in 410-225-0188 and lesbian sports fans and is known
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