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NOVEMBER 19, 2015Volume 22 / Issue 29

NEWS 6 State of CriSiS

byJohn Riley

8 Body of evidenCe

byJohn Riley

COMMENTARY 10 Body talk

by Christopher Cunetto

11 Community Calendar

FEATURES 16 Gen Silent direCtor Stu maddux

Interview by John Riley

20 landmark theatre’S atlantiC PlumBing Cinema

byDoug Rule photography by Todd Franson

OUT ON THE TOWN 24 Gen Silent

by Rhuaridh Marr

26 Cinderella byTim Rosenberger

28 thankSgiving out

by Doug Rule

TECH 32 BlaCkBerry’S Priv

by Rhuaridh Marr

GAMES 34 Fallout 4 by Rhuaridh Marr

FOOD 36 thankSgiving tiPS

by Kate Wingfield

NIGHTLIFE 39 Jr.’S monday night Show tuneS

photography by Christopher Cunetto

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State of CrisisD.C.’s transgender community urges action to address stark disparities

revealed by local survey

THEREISASTATEOFEMERGENCYFORTRANSpeople in D.C., says Elijah Edelman. “In particularfortranswomenofcolor.”

Edelman, a member of the DC Trans Coalitionand a principal investigator on a recently released survey oftransgenderresidentsoftheDistrictofColumbia,doesn’tmincehis words in describing the state of the District’s transgenderpopulation.“Thereisacrisis,andthecrisisiswe’relookingata segment of the population that has totally, utterly been cutout,”hesays.

The survey, Access Denied: Washington, D.C. Trans Needs Assessment Report,looksatfouryearsofresearchdatafrom521individuals. It analyses transgender people’s experiences withincome,education,health,housing,violence,interactionswiththelegalsystemandtheroleplayedbyLGBTorganizationsintheirlives.Theresults,madepublicFriday,paintableakpictureformanytransgenderresidentsintheDistrict.

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numberofissues:intensehomelessness,intenseunemploymentorunderemployment,alackofincome,intensepoverty,unbe-lievableratesofHIVprevalence,unbelievableratesofharass-ment, abuse, suicidal ideation — all of these numbers are justthroughtheroof,”Edelmanexplains.

Amongthefindingsillustratedinthereport,workplaceharass-ment and hiring discrimination were rampant among respon-dents.Fortypercentofthosesurveyedsaidtheyhadbeendenieda job because of their gender identity, and 42 percent said theyhadexperiencedharassmentatwork,rangingfrominappropriatequestionsaboutsurgicalstatus,beingforcedtopresentthewronggender, or being denied access to the bathroom consistent withtheirgender identity.Thirteenpercentofrespondentssaid theyhadbeenphysicallyorsexuallyassaultedonthejob.

Asaresultofhiringdiscrimination,30percentoftransgenderpeoplehavebeenforcedtoworkinthe“grey”orundergroundeconomy,meaninguntaxedactivitiesdoneoff thebooks,suchas babysitting, sex work, unlicensed beauty services, or other

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jobswithunder-the-tablewages.Nearlyhalfofallrespondentssaidthattheirincomewaslessthan$10,000ayear.

Additionally, one in five respondents said they were unin-sured,andasimilarnumbersaidtheyhadbeendeniedmedicalcare because of their gender identity. At least 60 percent hadconsideredsuicideatsomepointintheirlives,and34percenthad attempted it — 10 percent having done so in the past 12months.Ofparticularconcern,50percentoftransgenderindi-vidualssaidtheyhadanegativeexperienceatanLGBT-specificorganization. On almost all metrics, trans people of color andtransgender females fared worse than their white and malecounterparts.

Aspartofthereport,theinvestigatorsincludedmultiplesec-tionslabeled“CommunityResponseandNextSteps,”wheretheysuggestedpoliciesoractionsthatcouldbetakentoimprovethesevarious metrics. With the inclusion of these possible solutions,activistsargue,therearenoexcuseslefttojustifypoliticalinertia.

“TranspeopleinD.C.havebeensharingtheirexperiencesforyears,andarealwaysasked,‘Where’syourdata?’”RubyCorado,Edelman’sco-investigator, said inastatementannouncing thereleaseofthesurveydata.“Well,nowwehavethedata,andit

paintsagrimpicture.PoliticalleadersinD.C.nolongerhaveanexcusetoignoretheneedsofD.C.’stransresidents.”

“Iwasaskedtheotherdaywhatwouldbethemostsimplesolution to all of these problems,” recounts Edelman. “I jok-ingly said, ‘Money.’ But that may be what it comes down to.If someonehasenoughmoney,orhasa job thatpaysenough,they won’t be homeless. They won’t necessarily be living onthe streets. We know that unemployment, underemployment,homelessnessimpactsourhealth,itimpactsourmentalhealth,itimpactswhetherweareHIV-negative,whetherit’seasierforustocontractHIV,whetherornotwe’regoingtobeharassedorassaulted.”

Edelman notes that D.C. has some of the most progressivepolicies and laws in terms of transgender rights in the entirecountry,butsaystheyamounttonothingifthereisnoenforce-mentmechanismoraccountability.

“What needs to happen now, and hopefully this report willmake it clear, is that simply having the policy on the booksdoesn’tmeanjack-shit,”saysEdelman.“It’sjustthere.Unlessit’sactually being upheld, and we’re holding government agenciesaccountable,andmakingservicesaccessible,they’reuseless.”l

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Body of EvidenceAnother study of pre-exposure prophylaxis finds daily

Truvada use to be effective in preventing HIV

resultinginalevelofmedicationinthebloodthatnotonlysug-gested fairly regular adherence, but provided some significantlevel of protection against HIV, even if participants were nottakingitdailyasprescribed.

“ForMSMandtranswomen,Truvadaseemstohavealon-gerhalf-life,andonceitreachesaprotectivelevel,whichtakesaboutsevendays, itseemstostayinthebodyandofferalittlebitofforgivenessformisseddoses,”sheexplains.“Wedon’tseethe same results in other studies dealing with women takingTruvadaforPrEP.Wethinktheyhavetotakeitalmosteverydaytohavethesameeffects.”

Colemansaysmoreresearchisneededtolookintowhythereappearstobeadisparitywhenitcomestocisgenderwomen,aswellaswhyparticipantsinMiamiappearedtohavelowerlevelsofadherencethantheirD.C.andSanFranciscocounterparts.

Researchers also learned that participants who reported 2ormorecondomlessanalsexpartnersinthelastthreemonthswere more likely to adhere to the medication than those whoengagedinlessriskysexualbehavior.ColemansaysthisappearstomimicresultsfromotherstudiesonPrEPthatindicatethosewhoaremoreawareoftheirsexualriskaremorelikelytoincor-poratePrEPintotheirlives.

“Overall,participantswhostartedthemedicationandwereadherenttothemedicationinthebeginningweremorelikelytoremainadherentthroughouttheyear,”shesays.“Itbecamepartoftheirroutine,andmadeitmorelikelytheywouldtakeatleastfourdosesperweek.”

Of course, for those who engage in condomless sex, thereis always the risk of contracting other sexually-transmittedinfections(STIs).AlthoughthePrEPDemoProjectfoundthatSTIincidencedidnotincreaseoverthe48-weekperiod,atanygiventimeaboutaquarterofparticipantshadsomeformofSTI.AccordingtoColeman,about8to10percentcontractedsyphilis,thoughthebulkofSTIsthatpatientspresentedwithweregon-orrheaandchlamydia.

“We had high levels of baseline STI rates: About a quarterofpeoplehadanSTIatbaseline,anditstayedhighthroughoutthe study, but didn’t increase over time,” Coleman explains.“So patients were having condomless sex and presented withSTIsattheirfirstvisit,whentheystartedthemedication.Those

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ARGUMENTS SUPPORTING PRE-EXPOSURE PRO-phylaxis(PrEP)havebeenfurtherbolsteredthisweek,asanotherstudyconfirmstheefficacyofadailydosage

ofmedicationinpreventingagainstHIVtransmission.“OurstudyaddstothegrowingbodyofevidencethatPrEPis

anincrediblyimportanttoolinthefightagainstHIV,”saysMeganColeman, director of community research at Whitman-WalkerHealth,whoservedastheprincipalinvestigatoronthestudy.

Known as the PrEP Demo Project, the study examined thereal world use of PrEP among men who have sex with men(MSM)andtransgenderwomeninthreeU.S.cities.Itanalyzedthe level of adherence to prescribed medication, the sexualbehaviors, and the incidence of STI and HIV infection among557MSMandtranswomeninWashington,SanFranciscoandMiami.Theresultsofthestudy,whichholdpromiseforadvo-cates of PrEP, were published in the Journal of the AmericanMedicalAssociationonMonday.

All participants were instructed to take Truvada, an anti-retroviral drug used to treat HIV, on a daily basis. They werealsoprovidedwithsupporttools,inordertohelpthemremainadherent throughout the course of the 48-week study. Theseincludedmotivational interviewing,pillboxestohelporganizetheir daily doses, and strategies to help incorporate taking themedicationaspartoftheirdailylives.

According to Coleman, cohorts in Washington and SanFranciscohadanadherencerateof80to86percent,definedastaking four or more doses per week of Truvada. But a similarcohortinMiamidemonstratedalowerlevelofadherence.

SpecificallyforWashington,about40percentofparticipantsreported taking six or more doses per week, suggesting dailyadherence,andanother40percenttookmorethanfourdoses,


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patientswerethentreatedaspartofthestudyorthroughtheirmedicalprovider....Attheendofthestudy,aboutaquarterhadSTIs.So thesamepersondidnothaveanSTI throughout theentire study, but at any given time, about a quarter of peoplehadanSTI.Butinmanycases,thoseweredifferentindividuals.”

Coleman argues that this finding highlights the need forregular STI testing and treatment among people who are onPrEPandregularlyreportthattheyengageincondomlesssex.

Unlike some other PrEP studies where no participantsbecame HIV-positive, two individuals out of 557 in the PrEPDemo Project did. However, neither had any detectable levelof the drug in their blood and neither had evidence of HIVresistance. One was diagnosed as positive 19 weeks into thestudy, but reported that the last time he had taken the dosewasamonthprior,andthesecondwhoseroconvertedhadnodetectable levelof themedicationinhisbloodbeginningafterthefourthweekofthestudy.

Colemancautionedthatthestudyhadsomelimitationsthatindicatedaneedforfurtherstudies lookingatothervariables.For instance, all participants were provided with Truvadafreeofcharge,so it isunclearwhateffectfinancialbarrierstoaccessing PrEP may have on adherence. She also noted thatAfrican-Americans and transgender participants were under-representedinthestudy,highlightingtheneedformorededi-catedandtargetedoutreachtothoseunderrepresentedgroupsinfuturestudies.

“IthinkourstudydefinitelyreinforcesthattheuseofPrEPmayhelppreventHIVinfections,anddidnotincreasesexually-transmittedinfections,whichisapartofnaysayers’argument,”saysColeman.“ThefactthatadherencewasreallyhighinthecohortandHIVincidencewasverylow,despitethehighrateofSTIs in theparticipants,wasextremelysupportiveof the ideaofPrEPworkinginthecommunityandwhereitfitsintheHIVpreventionspectrum.”l


Body TalkYour desire for someone, whatever shape, size or type,

doesn’t mean you’re entitled to anything

COMMENTARY

We can celebrate and liberate our bodies as a communityandculture,butthatdoesn’tmeanthatallbodiesyoufancyareforyou,wheneveryouwantthemorinwhateverwayyouwantthemtobe.

Doyouthinkaboutthefactthataperfect,muscularandchis-eledmalebodyisthesamelevelofidealizationasthebig-boobs,small waist, no fat but also-somehow-curvy-in-all-the-right-places ideal woman? Do you understand that these idealizedbodiesarethesame?Theyare.Weseeahotgymbroanddon’tinternalize that image as the same type of insane body imagestandard that is imposed on women. It is the same. So whenwe engage with people, can we not impose this ideal onto oneanother,orassessoneanother’sworthormakeinferencesabouttheirbackgroundbasedonthis ideal,orhowcloseor farawaytheyaretoit?

I thinkculturally,weunderstand thiskindof thingwhen itapplies to women, that this kind of superficial engagement isdistasteful and rude and dehumanizing, not to mention a poorway to get a date. But what about in our own community? Beremindedthatthesetwoidealizedbodiesarethesame:theyareideals.Whethersomeonehasordoesnothavethiskindofbody,thatprobablyshouldn’tinformthevalueweassigntothemasaperson,ordictatetherulesofengagementsocially.It’sashape.Whatwethinkaboutawoman’sbodyandherrightsasahumanshould apply to men, too. We understand the reality of femalebodies being idealized, and understand that should not be thestandardwe imposeonwomen;weshouldalsohold this tobetrueformenandtheiridealizedformsinourcommunity.

Bottom line, your desire for someone, whatever shape, sizeor type, doesn’t mean you’re entitled to shit. How a personpresentsthemselvestothepublicdoesn’tmeanyouareentitledtoanycertainorspecificlevelofaccesstothem.Sayinghelloisnotconsentforsomethingmore.Andthereneedstoberoomforevery kind of person, and what a person looks like isn’t some-thing against which you should assess their value as a humanorworthinessofconnection,inanysetting.Sostoplookingtheother way when it happens, or laughing it off, or being part oftheproblem.Engagemoredeeply,lookoutforoneanother,andconnectinrealways.l

Christopher Cunetto is the Assistant Art Director for Metro Weekly and the owner of Cunetto Creative.

byChristopherCunetto

AFEW WEEKS AGO, I WAS SHOOTING A FORMALgay event. I approached a table of men and asked ifthey’dliketotakeaphotograph.Inexchange,theentire

table of men starting coming on to me — asking me for mynumber,ifIhadaboyfriend,whatIwasdoingthere—allwhilesimultaneously exchanging comments and yuk-yuks about meand my appearance. I made it clear that I wasn’t interested inengaging with them in that way, and took their photo. It wasawkward. I was awkward. As I started to walk away, I heardseveralofthemmakefurthercomments:“Well,he’stooskinnyanyway.”“Thosejeansareabittight,eh?”Laughter,etc.

ThishappensregularlywhenIshootgayevents.Once,afteraskingforaphoto,amanforciblygrabbedmeandheldmeinabearhugwhilehebreathilywhisperedintomyearhowattrac-tivehethoughtIwas.Onceaguykissedme.Thesemenareallshapes,sizesandages.I’mnotflirtingwhenthishappens—notthatflirtingshouldgivemenanexcusetodothiskindofstuff.

I’manormalguy.Sowhatisitthatmakesmenfeelentitled?Entitledtoaccesssomeoneelse’sbody?

Asgaymenwe, itseemswithout thinking,willgoat-bat forourfemalefriendswhenitcomestobodypoliticsandtheirrightsto live in the world as a human first, woman second. But whydon’twedothisforoneanother?Whydowecreateorallowenvi-ronmentswherewepermitandperpetuatethereductionofoneanotherasthingstobehad?Justbecausewelacktheheterogen-derinequalitythingdoesn’tmeanit’sfuntofeellikeourprimaryworthinanygivensituationisoursexualavailability,whateversub-cultureofthegaycommunitywefeelathomein.Itmightbeamorelevelplayingfieldbetweenusguys,butthatdoesn’tmeanweshoulddothesamethingtooneanotherthatstraightmendotowomen.Don’tcomplainaboutthesuperficialityofyourcom-munity when you allow the frame of mind that causes it — nomatterwhatkindofbodiesyoufindattractive.


FRIDAY, NOV. 20CENTER AGING, a group for LGBT seniors and their supporters, holds a monthly lunch event at The DC Center. 12-2 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, visit thedccenter.org or call 202-682-2245.

GAY DISTRICT, a group of The DC Center for GBTQQI men from ages 18-35, meets on the first and third Fridays of each month. 8:30-9:30 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

LGB PSYCHOTHERAPY GROUP for adults in Montgomery County offers a safe space to explore coming out and issues of identity. 10-11:30 a.m. 16220 S. Frederick Rd., Suite 512, Gaithersburg, Md. For more informa-tion, visit thedccenter.org.

WEEKLY EVENTS

ANDROMEDA TRANSCULTURAL HEALTH offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appoint-ment). 202-291-4707, andromeda-transculturalhealth.org.

DC AQUATICS CLUB (DCAC) prac-tice session at Hains Point, 927 Ohio Dr. SW. 6:30-8 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

HIV TESTING at Whitman-Walker Health. At the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For an appointment call 202-745-7000. Visit whitman-walker.org.

METROHEALTH CENTER offers free, rapid HIV testing. Appointment needed. 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 700. 202-638-0750.

PROJECT STRIPES hosts LGBT-affirming social group for ages 11-24. 4-6 p.m. 1419 Columbia Road NW. Contact Tamara, 202-319-0422, layc-dc.org.

DC LAMBDA SQUARES gay and les-bian square-dancing group features mainstream through advanced square dancing at the National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, 7-9:30 p.m. Casual dress. 301-257-0517, dclambdasquares.org.

The DULLES TRIANGLES Northern Virginia social group meets for happy hour at Sheraton in Reston, 11810 Sunrise Valley Drive, second-floor bar, 7-9 p.m. All welcome. dullestriangles.com.


IDENTITY offers free and confiden-tial HIV testing in Gaithersburg, 414 East Diamond Ave., and in Takoma Park, 7676 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 411. Walk-ins 2-6 p.m. For appointments other hours, call Gaithersburg, 301-300-9978, or Takoma Park, 301-422-2398.


SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, 3-5 p.m., by appointment and walk-in, for youth 21 and younger. 202-567-3155 or [email protected].

US HELPING US hosts a Narcotics Anonymous Meeting, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. The group is independent of UHU. 202-446-1100.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE for young LBTQ women, 13-21, interested in leadership devel-opment. 5-6:30 p.m. SMYAL Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. 202-567-3163, [email protected].

THURSDAY, NOV. 19*BURGUNDY CRESCENT, a gay vol-unteer organization, volunteers today for Food & Friends. To participate, visit burgundycrescent.org.

Center Women, a group of The DC Center, hosts the fourth annual BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU wine tast-ing and social event. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. 7-9 p.m. Human Rights Campaign, 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW. For more information, visit thedccenter.org or call 202-682-2245.

GAYS AND LESBIANS OPPOSING VIOLENCE (GLOV), the group dedi-cated to combating anti-LGBT vio-lence and hate crimes and providing support for victims of those crimes, holds its monthly meeting at The DC Center. 7-8:30 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, visit glovdc.org.

The DC Center holds a monthly meeting of its POLY DISCUSSION GROUP. The group will provide an introduction to those interested in discussing polyamory and non-monogamous relationships. 7-8 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

WEEKLY EVENTS

ANDROMEDA TRANSCULTURAL HEALTH offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appoint-ment). Call 202-291-4707, or visit andromedatransculturalhealth.org.

DC AQUATICS CLUB (DCAC) practice session at Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW. 7:30-9 p.m. swimdcac.org.

Metro Weekly’s Community Calendar highlights important events in the D.C.-area LGBT community, from alternative social events to volunteer opportunities.Event information should be sent by email to [email protected]. Deadline for inclusion is noon of the Friday before Thursday’s publication.Questions about the calendar may be directed to theMetro Weekly office at 202-638-6830 orthe calendar email address.

LGBTCommunityCalendarSMYAL’S REC NIGHT provides a social atmosphere for GLBT and ques-tioning youth, featuring dance parties, vogue nights, movies and games. More info, [email protected].

SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, 3-6 p.m., by appointment and walk-in, for youth 21 and younger. Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. 202-567-3155,[email protected].

SATURDAY, NOV. 21BURGUNDY CRESCENT, a gay volun-teer organization, volunteers today for the Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation at Falls Church PetSmart. To partici-pate, visit burgundycrescent.org.

CHRYSALIS arts & culture group visits the Phillips Collection near Dupont Circle to view exhibition Gauguin to Picasso: Masterworks from Switzerland. Non-members welcome. $12 adults, $10 seniors. Lunch in neighborhood follows. Meet at 10 a.m. in lobby of the Phillips, 1600 21st Street NW, between Q & R Streets. Craig, 202-462-0535. [email protected].

KHUSH DC, a group for South Asian LGBT-identifying and queer individu-als, holds a monthly meeting at The DC Center. 1-3 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, visit thedc-center.org or khushdc.blogspot.com.

The DC Center hosts a monthly ASYLUM SEEKERS/ASYLEES FORUM for LGBT refugees and others seeking political asylum and the people in their support networks. 7-9 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

WEEKLY EVENTS

ANDROMEDA TRANSCULTURAL HEALTH offers free HIV testing, 9-5 p.m., and HIV services (by appoint-ment). 202-291-4707 or andromeda-transculturalhealth.org. BET MISHPACHAH, founded by members of the LGBT community, holds Saturday morning Shabbat ser-vices, 10 a.m., followed by Kiddush luncheon. Services in DCJCC Community Room, 1529 16th St. NW. betmish.org. BRAZILIAN GLBT GROUP, including others interested in Brazilian culture, meets. For location/time, email [email protected]. DC AQUATICS CLUB (DCAC) prac-tice session at Hains Point, 972 Ohio Dr., SW. 8:30-10 a.m. Visit swimdcac.org.


DC FRONT RUNNERS running/walking/social club welcomes all levels for exercise in a fun and sup-portive environment, socializing afterward. Meet 9:30 a.m., 23rd & P Streets NW, for a walk; or 10 a.m. for fun run. dcfrontrunners.org. DC SENTINELS basketball team meets at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE, 2-4 p.m. For players of all levels, gay or straight. teamdcbasketball.org. DIGNITYUSA sponsors Mass for LGBT community, family and friends. 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road, Alexandria. All welcome. For more info, visit dignitynova.org.

GAY LANGUAGE CLUB discusses critical languages and foreign lan-guages. 7 p.m. Nellie’s, 900 U St. NW. RVSP preferred. [email protected]. IDENTITY offers free and confiden-tial HIV testing in Takoma Park, 7676 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 411. Walk-ins 12-3 p.m. For appointments other hours, call 301-422-2398.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22ADVENTURING outdoors group hikes 6.5 moderate miles with 1,000 feet of elevation gain on Appalachian Trail near Middletown, Md., between two areas heavily involved in the September 1862 Battle of South Mountain. Bring beverages, lunch, sturdy boots, about $10 for fees. Carpool from Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station. Craig, 202-462-0535. adventuring.org.

WEEKLY EVENTS

LGBT-inclusive ALL SOULS MEMORIAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH celebrates Low Mass at 8:30 a.m., High Mass at 11 a.m. 2300 Cathedral Ave. NW. 202-232-4244, allsoulsdc.org.

BETHEL CHURCH-DC progressive and radically inclusive church holds services at 11:30 a.m. 2217 Minnesota Ave. SE. 202-248-1895, betheldc.org.

DC AQUATICS CLUB (DCAC) prac-tice session at Hains Point, 972 Ohio Dr., SW. 9:30-11 a.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

DIGNITYUSA offers Roman Catholic Mass for the LGBT community. 6 p.m., St. Margaret’s Church, 1820 Connecticut Ave. NW. All welcome. Sign interpreted. For more info, visit dignitynova.org.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST welcomes all to 10:30 a.m. service, 945 G St. NW. firstuccdc.org or 202-628-4317.

FRIENDS MEETING OF WASHINGTON meets for worship, 10:30 a.m., 2111 Florida Ave. NW, Quaker House Living Room (next to Meeting House on Decatur Place), 2nd floor. Special welcome to lesbians and gays. Handicapped accessible from Phelps Place gate. Hearing assis-tance. quakersdc.org.

HOPE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST welcomes GLBT community for worship. 10:30 a.m., 6130 Old Telegraph Road, Alexandria. hopeucc.org.

HSV-2 SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP for gay men living in the DC metro area. This group will be meet-ing once a month. For information on location and time, email to [email protected].

INSTITUTE FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, God-centered new age church & learning center. Sunday Services and Workshops event. 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org.

Join LINCOLN CONGREGATIONAL TEMPLE – UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST for an inclusive, loving and progressive faith community every Sunday. 11 a.m. 1701 11th Street NW, near R in Shaw/Logan neighborhood. lincolntemple.org.

LUTHERAN CHURCH OF REFORMATION invites all to Sunday worship at 8:30 or 11 a.m. Childcare is available at both services. Welcoming LGBT people for 25 years. 212 East Capitol St. NE. reformationdc.org.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA services at 11 a.m., led by Rev. Onetta Brooks. Children’s Sunday School, 11 a.m. 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax. 703-691-0930, mccnova.com.

METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF WASHINGTON, D.C. services at 9 a.m. (ASL interpreted) and 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School at 11 a.m. 474 Ridge St. NW. 202-638-7373, mccdc.com.

NATIONAL CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, inclusive church with GLBT fellowship, offers gospel wor-ship, 8:30 a.m., and traditional wor-ship, 11 a.m. 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-232-0323, nationalcitycc.org.

RIVERSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH, a Christ-centered, interracial, wel-coming-and-affirming church, offers service at 10 a.m. 680 I St. SW. 202-554-4330, riversidedc.org.


ST. STEPHEN AND THE INCARNATION, an “interracial, multi-ethnic Christian Community” offers services in English, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and in Spanish at 5:15 p.m. 1525 Newton St. NW. 202-232-0900, saintstephensdc.org.

UNITARIAN CHURCH OF ARLINGTON, an LGBTQ welcoming-and-affirming congregation, offers services at 10 a.m. Virginia Rainbow UU Ministry. 4444 Arlington Blvd. uucava.org.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SILVER SPRING invites LGBTQ families and individu-als of all creeds and cultures to join the church. Services 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. 10309 New Hampshire Ave. uucss.org.

UNIVERSALIST NATIONAL MEMORIAL CHURCH, a welcom-ing and inclusive church. GLBT Interweave social/service group meets monthly. Services at 11 a.m., Romanesque sanctuary. 1810 16th St. NW. 202-387-3411, universalist.org.

MONDAY, NOV. 23CENTER MILITARY, a group for LGBT veterans, servicemembers, their families and friends, meets to discuss upcoming projects and ini-tiatives to create a support network for those serving our country. 7-8:30 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, contact Eric Perez, [email protected] or 202-682-2245.

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DC AQUATICS CLUB (DCAC) prac-tice session at Hains Point, 927 Ohio Dr. SW. 7-8:30 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

DC SCANDALS RUGBY holds practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Garrison Elementary, 1200 S St. NW. dcscan-dals.wordpress.com.

GETEQUAL meets 6:30-8 p.m. at Quaker House, 2111 Florida Ave. NW. [email protected].

HIV Testing at WHITMAN-WALKER HEALTH. At the Elizabeth Taylor Medical Center, 1701 14th St. NW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. At the Max Robinson Center, 2301 MLK Jr. Ave. SE, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For an appointment call 202-745-7000. Visit whitman-walker.org.

KARING WITH INDIVIDUALITY (K.I.) SERVICES, 3333 Duke St., Alexandria, offers free “rapid” HIV testing and counseling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 703-823-4401.

METROHEALTH CENTER offers free, rapid HIV testing. No appoint-ment needed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 700. 202-638-0750.

NOVASALUD offers free HIV testing. 5-7 p.m. 2049 N. 15th St., Suite 200, Arlington. Appointments: 703-789-4467.

SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, 3-5 p.m., by appointment and walk-in, for youth 21 and younger. Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. 202-567-3155 or [email protected].

THE DC CENTER hosts Coffee Drop-In for the Senior LGBT Community. 10 a.m.-noon. 2000 14th St. NW. 202-682-2245, thedccenter.org.

US HELPING US hosts a black gay men’s evening affinity group. 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-446-1100.

WASHINGTON WETSKINS WATER POLO TEAM practices 7-9 p.m. Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW. Newcomers with at least basic swimming ability always welcome. Tom, 703-299-0504, [email protected], wetskins.org.

WHITMAN-WALKER HEALTH HIV/AIDS Support Group for newly diagnosed individuals, meets 7 p.m. Registration required. 202-939-7671, [email protected].

TUESDAY, NOV. 24The DC Center holds a monthly meeting of its GENDER QUEER DISCUSSION GROUP to discuss issues of identity. 7-8:30 p.m. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

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ASIANS AND FRIENDS weekly dinner in Dupont/Logan Circle area, 6:30 p.m. [email protected], afwashington.net.

DC AQUATICS CLUB (DCAC) practice session at Takoma Aquatic Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW. 7:30-9 p.m. swimdcac.org.

DC FRONT RUNNERS running/walk-ing/social club serving greater D.C.’s LGBT community and allies hosts an evening run/walk. dcfrontrunners.org.

THE GAY MEN’S HEALTH COLLABORATIVE offers free HIV testing and STI screening and treat-ment every Tuesday. 5-6:30 p.m. Rainbow Tuesday LGBT Clinic,


Alexandria Health Department, 4480 King St. 703-746-4986 or text 571-214-9617. [email protected].


THE HIV WORKING GROUP of THE DC CENTER hosts “Packing Party,” where volunteers assemble safe-sex kits of condoms and lube. 7 p.m., Green Lantern, 1335 Green Court NW. thedccenter.org.

IDENTITY offers free and confiden-tial HIV testing in Gaithersburg, 414 East Diamond Ave., and in Takoma Park, 7676 New Hampshire Ave., Suite 411. Walk-ins 2-6 p.m. For appointments other hours, call Gaithersburg at 301-300-9978 or Takoma Park at 301-422-2398.

KARING WITH INDIVIDUALITY (K.I.) SERVICES, at 3333 Duke St., Alexandria, offers free “rapid” HIV testing and counseling, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 703-823-4401.


OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS—LGBT focused meeting every Tuesday, 7 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church, 915 Oakland Ave., Arlington, just steps from Virginia Square Metro. For more info. call Dick, 703-521-1999. Handicapped accessible. Newcomers welcome. [email protected].

SMYAL offers free HIV Testing, 3-5 p.m., by appointment and walk-in, for youth 21 and younger. Youth Center, 410 7th St. SE. 202-567-3155, [email protected].

SUPPORT GROUP FOR LGBTQ YOUTH ages 13-21 meets at SMYAL, 410 7th St. SE, 5-6:30 p.m. Cathy Chu, 202-567-3163, [email protected].

US HELPING US hosts a support group for black gay men 40 and older. 7-9 p.m., 3636 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-446-1100.

Whitman-Walker Health’s GAY MEN’S HEALTH AND WELLNESS/STD CLINIC opens at 6 p.m., 1701 14th St. NW. Patients are seen on walk-in basis. No-cost screening for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chla-mydia. Hepatitis and herpes testing available for fee. whitman-walker.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25THE LAMBDA BRIDGE CLUB meets for Duplicate Bridge. 7:30 p.m. Dignity Center, 721 8th St SE (across from Marine Barracks). No reservations needed. All welcome. 202-841-0279 if you need a partner.

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AD LIB, a group for freestyle con-versation, meets about 6:30-6 p.m., Steam, 17th and R NW. All welcome. For more information, call Fausto Fernandez, 703-732-5174.


DC AQUATICS CLUB (DCAC) prac-tice session at Hains Point, 927 Ohio Dr. SW. 7-8:30 p.m. Visit swimdcac.org.

DC SCANDALS RUGBY holds practice, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Garrison Elementary, 1200 S St. NW. dcscan-dals.wordpress.com.

HISTORIC CHRIST CHURCH offers Wednesday worship 7:15 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. All welcome. 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-549-1450, historicchristchurch.org.


IDENTITY offers free and confiden-tial HIV testing in Gaithersburg, 414 East Diamond Ave. Walk-ins 2-7 p.m. For appointments other hours, call Gaithersburg at 301-300-9978.

JOB CLUB, a weekly support pro-gram for job entrants and seekers, meets at The DC Center. 2000 14th St. NW, Suite 105. 6-7:30 p.m. For more info, www.centercareers.org.

METROHEALTH CENTER offers free, rapid HIV testing. No appoint-ment needed. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 700. 202-638-0750.

NOVASALUD offers free HIV testing. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 2049 N. 15th St., Suite 200, Arlington. Appointments: 703-789-4467.

PRIME TIMERS OF DC, social club for mature gay men, hosts weekly happy hour/dinner. 6:30 p.m., Windows Bar above Dupont Italian Kitchen, 1637 17th St. NW. Carl, 703-573-8316. l



G IVE IT 10 YEARS AND WE WILL HAVE LOSTthe greatest chapter in our LGBT history, whichwasnotStonewall,itwaseverythingthatleduptothat day,” says filmmaker Stu Maddux. “And we’llnever get it back. Because it’s already an archaeo-

logicaldig.It’salreadyhidden.Peopledon’twanttotalkaboutit,theydon’trealizeit’simportanttoshare.”

ForMaddux,theracetopreservethathistoryfacesaloom-ingdeadline.HehasattemptedtodojustthatinGen Silent,his2011documentary,whichrecentlyairedonLGBTchannelLogo,andinReel in the Closet,his2015documentarythatincorporateshomemovieandvideofootagefromthelivesofLGBTpeopleinordertopreservetheirexperiences.

In Gen Silent, Maddux chronicles the lives of six LGBTelders struggling with the aging process, complete with healthcomplications, loneliness, frailty, and their struggle to establishnetworksofsupport(seereview,page24).Thefilm,whichhasbeenscreenedinvariouscitiesthroughouttheUnitedStatesandin80differentcountriessinceitsinitialrelease,attemptstogiveavoiceto itssubjectsandtotheelderlyLGBTcommunitywritlarge.Madduxlamentsthelossofsuchvoices,notingthatmanyLGBT elders have “re-closeted” for fear of being mistreated ordiscriminatedagainst,whetherbycaregivers,homehealthwork-ers,retirementhomestaff,orevenotherresidents.AndthatrobstheyoungermembersoftheLGBTcommunityofthewisdomandexperiencesthatcouldotherwisebesharedbytheirelders.

“They’regoingsilentagain,”hesaysoftheLGBTelders.“Youcansay it’s justanLGBTissue,butreally,anytimeyou’veeverfeltlikeyoucan’texpresshowyoufeelaboutsomething,becausesomebodyelsehastakenovertheconversationormadeyoufeeluncomfortable,you’refeelingexactlywhattheseLGBTseniorsfeeleveryday.

“It’s like, ‘Okay, Icanstandupandsaysomething,orIcanjustshutup,’”Madduxadds.“Andwe’veallbeeninasituationwhere it’seasier toshutup, like, ‘Idon’twant to dealwith it.’Andwhenyoureallyneedhelp,youjustshutupallthetime.Aslongasthere’sonebullyoronepersonwhocanbebothered,it’sgoingtowreckitforeverybody.”

Maddux also says that caregivers need to exercise compas-sion and remember that their LGBT clients are human beingsdeservingofrespect,eveniftheymaypersonallyopposehomo-sexualityormaynotunderstandit.

“I really think that this movement toward moral objectionisnotcompatiblewithbeingmoral,asaperson,”hesays.“Youcan’tpickandchoosewhoyoucarefor.”

Above all, Maddux stresses the importance of support net-worksaspeopletackletheagingprocess.ParticularlyforLGBTpeople who are single, or those who do not have children or

MADDUX: Ihaveoneyoungerbrother.Andsowelookedlikethetypicalnuclearfamily.Middle-class,white,WonderBreadfamily.MW: When was the first time you became aware of the LGBT com-munity?MADDUX: Myfamilytookustoarestaurantthatwasinacollegepart of town. This was in Minneapolis. And I remember thatthereweresomefunnyguys,gigglingastheywentoutthedoor,andkindofpattingeachotherandbeingextremelyaffectionate.AndIremembermymotherkindofsighing,andIdidn’treallyknowwhatitwasabout.MW: Who was the first openly gay person you met?MADDUX: ThefirstopenlygaypersonImetwasaguyincollegewhoIendeduphavingmyfirstrelationshipwith.MW: When did you first start to think that you were gay?MADDUX: When I was in my teens, everybody had a poster ofFarrah Fawcett in their room. And it wouldn’t work for me.Every time I would look at Farrah, I wouldn’t get the samefeeling that everybody else did about Farrah Fawcett. It wasdepressingeverytimeIwouldlookatthisposter.I’msureyou’veseenitbefore, itwasiconic,a ‘70sbathingsuitposterthatyouwouldgetataSpencerGiftsorsomething likethat.AndI justremember realizing that I’m different and I’ve got a big prob-lem,andIdon’tknowwhatI’mgoingtodoaboutit.Iremember

Gen Silent filmmaker Stu Maddux on the perils of aging, the importance of support networks,and the threat posed by the potential loss of LGBT history

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Sounds of Silenceextendedfamilytohelptakecareofthem,growingoldcanbealonely,isolatingexperience.Asaresult,itoftenfallsto other members of the LGBT community, volunteers,nonprofit organizations, or government to step in andprovide programs, counseling or support to this vulner-ablepopulation.

“IthinkwhatwouldbereallycoolwouldbeifwehadGay-Straight Alliances in retirement communities, justlike we do in high school,” Maddux says. “Where youcangoin, ifyou’relookingforaplacetostay.Andtherewould be people to say, ‘Come on in, it’s cool here. Youknow,wewatchGoldenGirlsonThursdayafternoonsinthecommunityroom,andwehavetheannualdanceoverhere.Andit’ssafeandfun,andwe’rehereforyou.We’vegotyourback.’”

METRO WEEKLY: Tell me about your childhood.STU MADDUX: IwasborninMontgomery,Alabama,andwemovedaroundalot.Iwasbornin1965—Ithinkitwasthesummerof theSelmamarches.Mymotherwascarryingme,butwehavethiscoolfamilystoryofhowsheandmygrandmotherwoulddriveuphalfwaytoSelmaandwatchthemarches.Andshewascarryingmewhenshedidthis,soIsayIwasattheSelmamarch.MW: Did you have any siblings?


saying, “Farrah, help me with this.” You know, “If I don’t feelattractedtoyou,thenI’mnotgoingtofeelattractedtoanybody.”MW: When did you finally come out?MADDUX: IwasincollegeandIwas19,Ithink.MaybeIhadjustturned 20. There was a guy in the class that kept making eyecontactwithme.Ihadkindofgonethroughthisangstaboutitforsixyears,andfinallyIdecidedtoeitherputuporshutup.SoIpursuedhim,andwehadalittlerelationshipforasemester.Itwasanicestart.MW: How did you first become involved in film?MADDUX: Well,IstudiedjournalismattheUniversityofMissouri.I wanted to go to film school, but it was a combination of nothaving the money and not having the grades to get into USCorsomething.Iwantedtogointoaprestigiousprogram.IwaslivinginMissouriatthetime,inKansasCity,andtheschoolofjournalismhadagoodprogramfortelevision.Itwasbroadcastjournalism for television. I became a television reporter forabout10years,andananchor.ThenIwasworkinginastatethathada lotofdocumentaryworkgoingon,andtransitioned intoworking for networks, making documentaries. About 10 yearsago,Igottiredofworkingforeverybodyelse,andgottoaplacewhereIcouldmakemyowndocumentaries.MW: What was your first documentary?

MADDUX: My first independent documentary was called Bob and Jack’s 52-Year Adventure. It was about two men that had beentogetherfor52years.Theymetinthemilitary,backin1949or1950,in theColdWar, inpost-WorldWarIIGermany—onewas theother’scommandingofficer.Theycameouttothetroopsintheirunit.Theywerestilltogetherasofrecently.Atthatpoint,Iwasn’tseeing a lot of examples of men having long-term relationshipswitheachother.Itwasn’tthattheyweren’toutthere,it’sjustthatyouweren’tseeingit.Itwasaninternalizedfeelingthatwasputonyoubyexternalforces,likepeoplewhowerehomophobic,thatgaymenarenotcapableofhavinglong-lastingrelationships.IwasatapointinmylifewhereIwasbeginningtowonder,becauseIhadrelationshipsbutnothingreallylong-lasting.MW:Did you always want to deal with LGBT subject matter?MADDUX: No, I didn’t. I wanted to make documentaries thateverybodywouldsee,andwouldmakemerichandfamous,andhaveagreatcareerinHollywood.AsIwasgoingdownthatpath,working for networks and things doing that, I lost my passionalittlebitfortheprojectsthatnetworkswantedtodo,andthereasons theywanted todo them.SoI reachedapointwhereIwantedtodoaresetandfindthingsthatwereimportanttome.

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passion.Findthethingsthatarereallyimportanttoyou,thatareclosetoyou,thatyouhaveapersonalandemotionalconnectiontoyou.MW: What prompted you to make GenSilent?MADDUX: Well, I was looking for mentors, for people with lifeexperience.Iwaswonderingwhytherearesome[LGBTelders]outthere,butnotinthesamenumbersasourstraightgrandpar-ents,likereallyinfinitesimallysmall,intermsoftheirvisibilityoravailability—oryoucan’tfindthemasayoungerperson,asyoucanyourstraightgrandparents.AndIstartedlookingintowhythatwas,andIlearnedthattherewasthisphenomenongoingonofpeoplegoingsilentagain.

Itreallybotheredme,forselfishreasons,really,becausetheoppressiontheywentthroughandwhattheyhavetogothroughnow robs me and everyone else who comes after them of thisvoice of experience. And I owe it to myself and to them to dosomething about it, in a way that I know how, which is film-making.MW: Do you think younger people fully appreciate the breadth of experience that they could rely on if they knew or interacted with older LGBT folks, or do you think that’s lost on the young?MADDUX:Ithinkit’slostoneverybodywhodoesn’thaveachancetositdownwithsomebodywho’shadthat lifeexperience.It’slike sitting down with a war veteran, or somebody who was afamouspainter,orsomethinglikethat.It’sanamazingconver-sation.It’snotthatpeoplearedisrespectful,orjustdon’tknowtheirhistory.IgetreallyangrywhenIhearthosethings,becausethere’snowayforanybodytoknowtheirhistory.Youcanreada book or you can watch a movie, but that’s not the same assitting down with somebody who’s lived it and getting to askthem,“Whatwasitlike?”And,actually,gettingthemtoaskyou,“What’sitlikenow?”

We’veactuallydonesomescreeningswherewe’vebeenableto get younger people to share a meal with older people, andfacilitate a little bit of a conversation back and forth. And it’samazing. What the older people learn from younger people isjustasvaluableasviceversa.It’satwo-waystreet.MW:How did you organize those?MADDUX: We did this really interesting thing with StonewallColumbus,thePridecenterinColumbus.Wesaid,“Let’shaveameal.We’regoingtobreakupintogroups.AndI’mgoingtoaskyoutolearnsomethingabouttheotherpersonandshareitonagrouplevellateron.”It’ssimple.Reallysimple.

OneoftheconversationsIheardatanotherscreeningwasagroupof lesbianshavingaconversationwitha transmanwhowas undocumented. The way that the knowledge and experi-encewasflowingbackandforth,likehedidn’tunderstandwhyitwasimportantforthemtoidentifywithhowwegotwhereweweretoday,andhowwegotpower.Andtheydidn’tunderstandthetruegiftthattheyhaveincitizenship,becauseuntilyoutalktosomebodywho’sundocumented,particularlyatransperson,Iwouldthink,youdon’trealizehowtoughitcanbe.MW:When you were making GenSilent,were there any moments where you had to take a breath and separate yourself from your work? At the screening in D.C., many audience members appeared

to be affected by the scenes of KrysAnne’s last video diary, where she’s dying and literally laboring with each breath, or seeing Alexandre in the nursing home, where he can barely hold onto his food to eat.MADDUX:Ohyeah,totally.Firstofall,thosethingsarenotthingsthatLGBTpeoplehaveacorneron,dyingontheflooraloneorhavingtobefed.ThethingwithKrysAnne’sstorylinewasdefi-nitelythehardesttoshoot.Ibecamedeeplyinvolvedinthatstory,becauseIbecameoneofhercaregiversonthatlistyousee,whereweallpitchedin.Andthenyouhavetogobackandwerolledoneverything.Itwasjustme,becausewewantedtokeepitintimate,and we didn’t have the budget to bring along people. And thatwouldn’thaveworkedanyway,becauseitwouldhavedestroyedthelevelofrealnessandintimacy.Sogoingbacknow,you’resit-tinginaroom,editingthisbyyourself,relivingthelastsixmonthsofaperson’slifeoveragain,rightuntiltheend.Andjusthavingtostop,becauseitwashavingtomournthedeathofsomebodytwice,togothroughtheirdeathtwice.Andwebecameclose.MW: What were some other moments you felt were impactful or made a big impression on you personally?MADDUX:IthinkmeetingLoisandSheri,thelesbiancouple,andlisteningtothemtalk.Talkaboutwhathappenedintheirhouse.The way they’d have women come over and meet there as asafe place. These were women who were losing their childrenbecausetheyweredecidingtheywantedtohavearelationshipwithawoman,andthecourtswouldtaketheirchildrenaway.Imean,thiswasreallythedarkestofthedarktimes.Sotohearthemtalkabouteverythingtheydid,andtositacrossfromthem,listeningtothepeoplewhocreatedthisworldforyou,thatwasprettyimpactfulforme.MW:When you go over the film again, and see the sense of isola-tion, or have the subjects talk about contemplating suicide, those are heavy subjects. Did you ever worry about overwhelming your audience when you were editing the film?MADDUX: It’ssoheavythatwhatyouhavetodo ispunctuate itwithmomentsofcomicrelief,basically.Soifyoulookatthefilm,itgets tothepointwhere it’salmosttoomuch,andthentherewillbeacomicpunchlineofsomekind.We’llgotoSherigoingupthestairsandsinging—andSheriwasparticularlyusefulforthis—orsaying,“Allstraightpeopleareweird.”Anditwillnotonlybringitbacktoasafeplacefortheaudience,butalsoshowhowmuchhavingasenseofhumorispartofsurvivingthetoughthingsyouhave togo throughwhenyouage. I reallydo thinkgrowing old is the most intense and physically rigorous thingyouwillgothrough.MW: Has making the documentary made you examine your own life, and contemplate your own aging?MADDUX: Absolutely. And not just aging, but thinking, “If I gotintoacaraccident,whowouldtakecareofme?”That’ssome-thing that if you’re, say, in your twenties, you may be luckyenough to have parents and siblings take care of you. But doyou have friends willing to do that? I don’t think that peopleunderstand: it would have to be a friend who was willing todressyouandcleanyou.Whoisthatperson?Whodoyouwantto feel comfortable doing that? That level of intimacy. That’s

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howIcontemplatedmylife,workingonthisproject.Whoisthatperson? And it’s not necessarily your partner or spouse or theperson you’re having a romantic relationship with. Because ifthey’reyourage,they’reprobablygoingthroughthesamething.Ifthey’reolder,they’reprobablylesscapableofdoingit.

I think everybody needs to start thinking about that: who’sthatreallygoodfriend,orfriends?It’saveryinterestingthingforpeople,formen,wholostmostoftheirreallygoodfriendswhentheywereyoungtotheAIDScrisis.Youdon’tgetthechancetobuildthosesuperdeeplifelongfriendshipsagain.Youhavegoodfriends,butthey’renottheoneslike,“Oh,we’vebeentogethersincehighschool.”MW: You mentioned after the D.C. screening that your subjects were people who were middle-class, mostly white, but you didn’t go for the immigrant experience, you didn’t have anyone who was HIV-positive. And you said you wished you had been able to delve into those issues. Did your subjects enjoy a position of privilege compared to some others in the LGBT community?MADDUX:Well,Ithinkyou’reright,thattheyenjoyedapositionof privilege because of their background and their economicstatus. First of all, let me answer the diversity question. As afilmmaker, you work really hard — or at least I do — to makesurethateverybodyisabletoseethemselvesinyourfilm,sotheycanrelatetoit.Becausewhentheycanrelatetoit,thenthey’relisteningandgettinginvolved.It’saverypsychologicalreason,Isuppose.Soyougooutintotheworld,asyoumakeyourmovie,tryingtofindeverybody.Buttherearecircumstancesthatcomeinto play, like economics, availability of people, of stories youwant to tell. And you can’t always get everybody in, especiallyasanindependentfilmmakeronabudget,whichwasbasicallyme.Youdothebestyoucan.Ihavealwaysthought,whenIwasmakingit,Iwishedtherewasmore.Iwishwecouldhavehadmore people of color, or of different backgrounds, or differentscenarios.Butlifedoesn’tworkthatway.

The privilege question is a good one. I deliberately chosemiddle-classpeople for thisfilm,becauseIdidn’twantpeoplewho judge you because of your economic status to judge thissituation.“Oh,thisisasituationofpoverty,”or“Thisishappen-ingbecausethesepeopledon’thavemoney.”Iwantedtoshowpeoplewhoat leasthavethemeanstospenda littlemoneyontheir healthcare, so that people couldn’t cop out on this issuewhen they watched it: “If they had money, this wouldn’t be aproblem.”I’mtryingtosay,andIhopesuccessfully,thatmoneydoesn’t buy you out of isolation, even if it pays for caregivers.Thosearen’tthepeoplewhoarereallygoingtobethereforyou.Youneedsomebodywhoreallycaresinlife.MW:Do you think you successfully accomplished that aim?MADDUX:No,Ithinkwe’reallstillindenial,nomatterhowmanyheavymoviesyousee.Ithinkthere’sstillasenseof“Thatwon’thappentome.”BecauseIthinkthereisthatperceptionamongpeople who are alone, like white, older gay men, for example,whothinkthatthey’rejustgoingtobuytheirwayout,withlotsofprettycaregiversaroundthem.Itdoesn’tworkoutthatway.MW:What’s the takeaway that you want a viewer to come away with from the film?MADDUX: That you have to figure out who’s going to take careofyou,especiallyifyou’reanLGBTperson.There’sauniversalmessage in there that goes beyond the community. Anotherreasonthatwedidthefilmthewaywedidwassothatpeoplesawthedifferences,andlearnedaboutthedifferencesforLGBTelders, but they also saw how similar the experience was forstraightpeople.MW:Have you ever thought of doing a follow-up, either with the

same subjects, or a different genera-tion of people?MADDUX: Yeah,that’s a reallygood idea. Thesepeople, some ofthem are BabyBoomers, butmost of themare pre-BabyBoomers, so allthe studies saythat the Boomersare not going tobe silent, they’renot going to putupwithanything,theythinkthey’retheshit,sothey’renot going to bequiet. But there’salsothatmomentof“DoIwantthispersontodoagoodjob?Ican’ttellhowacceptingtheyare,soI’mjustgoingtoeditmylifealittlebit.”We’veallbeeninthatsituation.MW:What else would you want to do if you did film a follow-up? What other issues or perspectives would you bring in?MADDUX:SpendingtimewithLoisandSherireallygotmethink-ingaboutallthethingstheyhaddonethatIdidn’tknowabout.And so I wanted to delve into LGBT history. I think peopleautomaticallyhit“snooze”assoonastheyheartheterm“LGBThistory.” But if you spend a little bit of time, not just readingabout Stonewall or Harvey Milk, but talking to people wholivedthroughitisabsolutelythemostfascinatingchapteroftheAmericanexperiencethatyouwillencounter.MW:Why do you think there is so little known about LGBT history? What have we not done as storytellers, in the media, in film, to make it exciting or interesting for younger generations?MADDUX: I think we’re just at the beginning of trying. Nowthere’sanopportunitytogooutthereandtrytomakeit inter-esting.Whatwehaven’tdoneisreallystartedtotellourstories.Wehaven’tbeeninaplacewhereit’ssafeenough.AndournextLGBT generation still does not feel safe enough. But we havethegoodstuff,thesestoriesofpeople’sexperiences,thatwe’reabouttolose.

We’ve always been told that life was basically just gettingbustedinabar,andthatwastheonlyplaceyoucouldmeetpeo-ple.Andthat’snotnecessarilyso.Turnsoutlifewasalothappierthanweeverthought.Andtoseethesepeoplehappyandsurviv-ingandadaptingevenbackthenmakesmeveryproudofhowIidentifyandofthecommunitythatIwanttobeapartof.Andgoingforward,toseethisgreatlineagethatwe’reapartof,thatwedidn’tevenknowwasthere.Themoreyoulookatwhatthecommunityis,andeverythingit’sdone,andwhatagreatchapterofAmericanhistoryitis,that’ssomethingyouwanttoown,themoreyoulookintoit.l

GenSilentoffers DVDs, special screenings of the film and links to various LGBT elder resources for those interested in learning more about issues related to LGBT aging. To purchase a DVD, or to schedule a screening or training session utilizing the film, visit gensilent.com/get-the-film. To view a free screening of GenSilent, visit the Logo website at logo.tv.

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ITHINK IN COM-parison to othertheatersinthecity,it’satreattocomeintosomeplacelikethis,” says EmiliaStefancyzk.

Stefancyzk, a publicist forLandmark Theatres, is refer-ring to Landmark’s month-oldAtlantic Plumbing Cinema, avenuethat’shardtocomparetoothermovietheaters—inD.C.and most elsewhere nation-wide. It’s something recogniz-able the moment you walk upto the complex, located nexttothe9:30ClubinthatrapidlyrevitalizingsectionofShaw.

“It doesn’t even looklike a theater,” Stefancyzksays. “It’s missing the post-ers even.” Instead, AtlanticPlumbing Cinema looks likeD.C.’s hippest new bar. Andultimately,that’sexactlywhatit is: A full-scale bar with along countertop, looking outon an airy lounge area withhandsome, tan leather-uphol-stered couches and chairsand framed on two sides infloor-to-ceiling windows. Inaddition to 12 taps for beerand a selection of wines andcava, Atlantic Plumbing alsofeaturesalistoffilm-inspiredspecialty cocktails. They arethehandiworkofbarmanagerEric King, a mixologist whopreviously worked at IronGate—arestaurantknownforitshigh-qualityandadventur-ouscocktailmenu.

“We’re putting a big-ger priority on the quality ofyourdrinks,”saysStefancyzk.“And we actually serve themin glassware.” Naturally, youcan take the drinks into thetheater with you when see-ing a movie, something that

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more“mainstream-ishfilms”thanEStreet—particularlythose,likeJobs andtheforthcomingSpotlight,thataregeneratinglotsofpressand Oscar-buzz.LoveanticipatesAtlanticPlumbingwillalsoeventuallystartitsownregularprogrammingseriessimilartoEStreet’sMidnightMadnessbutperhapswithmoreofafocuson classics, or films that might attract film students at nearbyHowardUniversity.

Eventually, Atlantic Plumbing might allow patrons to bringfoodbeyondbasicconcessionsintothetheater.Fornowthough,allfoodpreparedonsite—includingcrabcakesliders,burgers,wingsandmozzarellasticks—mustbeeatenintheloungeorastakeout.Thevenuealsoplanstomakeuseofitsfrontpatiowithoutdoorseatinginwarmerweather.

The theater is “a new urban concept,” as Stefancyzk putsit—onepremisedonalevelofsocialinteractionandengage-mentwellbeyondthetraditionalmoviehouse,orforthatmat-ter,theaveragebar.“We’veseenalotofpeoplegotoamovie,comeout,haveadrinkandtalkaboutthefilmwiththepeopletheysawthemoviewith—orwithourbartenders,”Lovesays.“You don’t get that at other theaters — you usually watch amovieandleave.”

Thebarfacilitatesgreaterdiscussionaboutfilm,butthestaffhelps,too.“Here,youcantalktoalmostanybodyonstaff,truly,aboutfilm—there’salotofknowledge,”Stefancyzksays.“Thisplace wouldn’t be half as fun for me,” Love adds, “if I wasn’tsurroundedbycinephiles,peoplethatarereallyintothis.We’reworkingonmakingthistheplacetobe,andthespottocomeseemovies.”l

Landmark’s Atlantic Plumbing Cinema is at 807 V ST. NW. Call 202-534-1965 or visit landmarktheatres.com.

patronsofLandmark’sEStreetCinemahavelongappreciated.It’s now a growing trend at Landmark properties nationwide.“That’sreallyaddedtotheexperience.It’swaymorerelaxing,”saysCodyLove,leadassistantmanageratthetheater.

The entire moviegoing experience is intended to be morerelaxing at Atlantic Plumbing. Next to the bar, down a curvywalled hallway, are the complex’s six small theaters. Each hasa capacity of just 48 to 54 people and features roomy, reclin-ing seats upholstered in plush leather and spaced out in wideaislestominimizedisruption.Eventhefrontrowissetbackfarenoughthatyoucancomfortablywatchafilmwithoutstrainingyourneck.“Itfeelsreallyintimatebutyou’renevergoingtofeelclaustrophobic,”Lovesays.Thespaciousfeelispossibleinlargepart because Atlantic Plumbing, like all Landmark propertiesin the area, is an all-digital theater, with projectors that dropdownfromtheceiling.There’snoneedforaprojectionroom—muchlessaprojectionist—takingupspaceineachscreen.Alsoenhancing theexperience:everyseatatAtlanticPlumbingcanbereservedinadvance,viathewebsiteorthetouchscreenkiosksjustoffthebar.

A month in, Atlantic Plumbing is still a work in progress.That’s especially true with programming. The theater openedbig, with Steve Jobs screening on all six screens. “In the firstweek, we were No. 20 in the whole country, even with onlyaround300-somethingseats,”Lovesays.“That’sreallybig,tobeabletocompeteagainstmegaplexes.”ButsalestaperedoffprettydramaticallybyweekthreeoftheexclusiverunofSteve Jobs.It’spickedbackupagainnowthatthey’vediversifiedtheofferings,withshowingsofLove The Coopers andMiss You Already.

Love, who got his start with Landmark three years ago attheEStreetCinema,expectsAtlanticPlumbingtosucceedwith

NOVEMBER 19 - 26, 2015SPOTLIGHTA COLLECTOR’S VISION: WASHINGTONIANA COLLECTION In addition to incorporating the Textile Museum, the recently opened George Washington University Museum also houses the Albert H. Small Washingtoniana Collection. The exhibition A Collector’s Vision serves as a perfect introduction to the collection, featuring maps and prints, rare letters, photographs and drawings documenting the history of Washington, D.C. and donated by Small in 2011. Opens Saturday, Nov. 21. The George Washington University Museum, 701 21st St. NW. Call 202-994-5200 or visit museum.gwu.edu.

2015 DC QUEER THEATRE FESTIVAL Now in its fourth year, the DC Queer Theatre Festival promises to be even wilder than previous editions — and certainly more of a whirlwind for the many local stage veterans participating on a volunteer basis. That’s because this year’s theme is Play Time: The LGBTQ 24-Hour Play Festival, with six shows in only one day. Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, six playwrights will each create from scratch a 10-minute play and team up with a director, who will then select a cast from a pool of local actors. The actors will then spend all day Saturday, Nov. 21, rehearsing the stage shorts, which will be present-ed in a program offered twice that eve-ning — starting exactly 24 hours after creation. Rayceen Pendarvis hosts this manic marathon, which is a program of and a fundraiser for the DC Center for the LGBT Community. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE. Tickets are $20. Call 202-631-6291 or visit dcqueertheatrefest.org. DIXIE CHICKSPresumably by next summer we’ll final-ly have new music from Natalie Maines, Emily Robison and Martie Maguire — a full decade after the trio last joined forces to release the Grammy-winning Taking The Long Way. Talk about a long wait. They haven’t announced anything along those lines though, only that the three Dixie Chicks will regroup for a world tour that will start in Europe in April, with a stop at Jiffy Lube Live in June. Tickets on sale Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., for concert Saturday, June 25. Jiffy Lube Live, 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, Va. Tickets are $42 to $136. Call 703-754-6400 or visit thejif-fylubelive.com.

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THEFIRSTNURSINGHOME,WEWEREN’TREALLYWELCOMETHEREASAGAYCOUPLE,”saysLawrenceJohnson.

His partner, Alexandre, has Parkinson’s Dementia and needs care as his mind and bodycontinuetodeteriorate.LawrencesoftlyrubslotionintoAlexandre’shands,somethinghewouldneverhavefeltcomfortabledoingatthepriorhome.Anintimateaction,hefeareditwouldcauseproblemsforAlexandre’scare.

Thatfear,thatsmallnuggetofdoubtthateveryLGBTpersoncarries,isthecruxbehindStuMaddux’sdocumentary,Gen Silent (HHHH).ShotaroundtheBostonAreabetween2008and2009,itfocusesonsixLGBTseniorsandhowthefearofhomophobiafromhealthworkersorservicesimpactstheirlives.LGBTpeoplearemorelikelytoremainindependent—oftenlongpastthepointwheretheyrequirecare—becausetheyfearrepercussionsinthecaresystem.“Iworryaboutpeoplewhoarehidingbecausetheyarescaredtodeath,”saysonecareworker.

Gen Silentalsoposesthatmostterrifyingofquestions:Whowilltakecareofuswhenweareolder?ForLGBTpeople,itisn’tasstraightforwardasonewouldhope,asfamilycanbeestrangedandmanygaycouplesdon’thavechildren.Ifyouneedhelp,howdoyoucarryon?It’sadepressingrealityformany,Lawrenceincluded.“Idon’tknow,whenAlexandredies,whatI’mgoingtodo,”hewondersaloud.“Whycan’tIkillmyself?There’snobodyinmylife.”

ItwouldbeeasytocriticizeGen Silent’sshortcomings—thelowvisualquality,theoveruseofsoftfocus,theoccasionallyawkwardedit—buttodosodiminishesitspowerfulmessage.AswemeetvariousworkersforLGBTelderlysocialandcareprograms,it’simpossibletonotwishformoretraining,moreactionsothatnoelderlyLGBTpersonneedfearthatthey’llbeneglectedintheiroldage.

Arguablythedocumentary’smostpoignantsubjectisKhrysallisAnne.AVietnamveteran,shelostherentire familywhenshecameoutas transgender.Now,withterminal lungcancer,shehasnooneto turnto.Shetriedanursing facility (“Theydidn’twant to touchmybody”),butnowlivesathome.Isolated,deteriorating,shelongsforherfamily.“Iftheyeverchoosetocatchup,beforeIdie,Iwelcomethem,”shesays.HerlifelineisanetworkofLGBTvolunteers,whorallytoprovideround-the-clockcareforher.Unfortunately,areconciliationattemptbyhersonfailstoamounttoanythingand,withhercan-cerspreading,Krysallisremainsalone.

“Beingaloneisreallyhard,”shegaspsfromthefloorduringherfinalvideodiary,heroxygentanknearby,breathing labored. “It’s reallyhard. I’vebeen throughallkindsof shit inmy life. I’vebeen inVietnam.Transitioningishard.Losingmyfamilyishard.Butthisshit—thisisterrifying.”

Asshestrugglestositup,shelooksatthecamera:“Justdon’tletithappentoanyoneyouknow.” — Rhuaridh Marr

GenSilent runs 63 minutes and is available to stream for free on Logo TV’s website. Visit logo.to/1SfN02k.

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Mature DiscussionGen Silent poignantly followssix elderly LGBT peopletrying to plantheir futures

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ELIZABETH MCCAIN: A LESBIAN BELLE TELLS...Elizabeth McCain won the Best Solo Show award at the 2014 Capital Fringe Festival with her one-woman comedy A Lesbian Belle Tells..., in which she recounts the slow and stilted — but also hilariously relatable — way she owned up to being a lesbian. The Takoma Park resident offers another local per-formance of the show. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. Metropolitan Community Church of DC, 474 Ridge St. NW. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 202-638-7373 or visit elizabethmccain.com.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PART 2HHHHH“Anyone can kill anyone,” says Johanna Mason (Jenna Malone) to Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. “You just need to be willing to sacrifice yourself.” The final install-ment of the tale of civil uprising in the country of Panem is significantly better than Mockingjay Part 1, as it includes actual things that happen (A vicious attack by Mutts! A really nasty oil spill!) as opposed to complete and utter lethargy. Still the movie is likely only satisfying for fans of the book. There’s very little emotional con-nection between the characters and even the movie’s core love triangle is dealt with in a perfunctory manner. Should Katniss choose the endlessly pining Gale (Liam Hemsworth) or the brainwashed, murderous Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) -- why not just take both and start a commune? Elizabeth Banks steals every scene she’s in, Julianne Moore is reduced to a prim harpie, Woody Harrelson does little more than mutter a few lines, and Stanley Tucci has a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo. As the evil President Snow, Donald Sutherland seems more than ready ready for the ordeal to be over, while Lawrence herself just seems exhausted from spending her days staring at green screens. The biggest moment of wistfulness come whenev-er Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died during the making of the film, appears onscreen. It’s not much of a flashy performance to go out on, but it’s good to see him one more time, all the same. Opens Friday, Nov. 20. Area theaters. Visit Fandango.com. (Randy Shulman) KERMIT RUFFINSSinging trumpet player Kermit Ruffins co-founded the now world-renowned Rebirth Brass Band decades ago. In recent years he’s become a goodwill ambassador for post-Katrina New Orleans, regularly touring the coun-try with his band Barbecue Swingers as well as taking on high-profile gigs such as serving as a music consultant and guest star on HBO’s Treme. This weekend the charismatic, exuberant jazz leader and his band return to the Hamilton Live for a show that pays tribute to the legend that is Louis Armstrong. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8:30 p.m. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. Tickets are $25.75 to $30.25. Call 202-787-1000 or visit thehamiltondc.com.

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Douglas Carter Beane brings out the best of a beloved classic inNational Theatre’s Cinderella

SOMANYPEOPLEGOTENGAGEDAFTERSEEINGTHISSHOW,”DOUGLASCARTERBeane bellows over gusts of wind. I’ve caught the mastermind behind The NationalTheatre’sCinderellaoutforawalkintheCotswolds.

“Peopleweredroppingononekneeallovertheplace,”hecontinues.Beane’snewversionofRodgersandHammerstein’sclassicis,firstandforemost,“onebigromanticshow.”

Fittingly, Beane’s favorite addition to this new production is a reimagined role for theprince.Nolongerishethespoiledchildoftwomonarchs,butanorphantryingtocomeintohimself.NolessinneedingofsavingthanCinderella,thisprinceisagood-hearted,decent,caring,self-doubtingguywhoneedsafriend.AsBeaneputsit,heis“theguyIwouldlikemydaughtertofallinlovewith.TheguyIwanteverygirlandguyIknowtofallinlovewith.”

To spruce up the second act, Beane pulled from a number of other Rodgers andHammersteinsources.Inadditiontoorphaningtheprince,helookedtotheoriginalFrenchtextofthefairytaletohavethefairygodmotherappearinanearliersceneasabeggarwoman.Healsoaddedasubversiveflairtothemusical,reimaginingSebastianasanimpishreincarna-tionofDickCheney.

Despite the tweaks, Beane’s show is still very much in the vein of Rodgers andHammerstein. “People keep asking who put all this liberalism in here,” he notes, but theoriginaltextofCinderellawaswrittenbyasocialsatiristandRogersandHammersteinalwayswantedtheshowtobe“forthecommonman.”Beanepointsto“spectacularjob”ofhisdirec-tor,MarkBrokaw,andhisuseoftraditionaltheatertrickstoensuretheproductionlivedupto“ourobligationtosharethisshowwithanewgeneration.”

Atleastonegenerationtooyoungfortheoriginalbroadcastoftheshow,whichairedonCBSin1957andstarredJulieAndrews,Beaneinsteadexperiencedthe1965versionfeaturingLesleyAnnWarren.GrowingupinPennsylvania,heremembersatimewhenmusicalswereentertainmentforworkingfamilies,ratherthanjusttherich.Whenhewasakid,everyfamilyhadalittlecollectionofBroadwaycastrecordingsnexttotheirrecordplayer—evenMiddleAmericagottoenjoythemagicofmusicals.It’sthatinclusivespiritthatBeanehasretainedinthisshow.

“Kindnesstrumpscrueltyandsarcasm,”hesays.“That’ssomethingwewantedtosharewiththisKardashianworld.”—Tim Rosenberger

Cinderella runs to November 29 at The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Tickets are $37 to $228. Call 202-628-6161 or visit thenationaldc.org.


local stage stars in the cast: Carolyn Agan, Felicia Curry, William Diggle, Erin Driscoll, Rick Hammerly, Kevin McAllister, Amy McWilliams and Stephen Schmidt. Opens Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Runs to Dec. 31. Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St. NW. Call 800-982-2787 or visit fordstheatre.org.

AKEELAH AND THE BEEPlaywright Cheryl L. West adapts the spirited celluloid story of a girl from the Chicago projects trying to spell her way to success. Charles Randolph-Wright directs an Arena Stage pro-duction starring Johannah Easley. To Dec. 27. Kreeger Theater in the Mead Center for American Theater, 1101 6th St. SW. Call 202-488-3300 or visit arenastage.org.

ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANEThe Edge of the Universe Players pres-ents a production of British playwright Joe Orton’s darkly comic tale, set in the swinging ‘60s, of people searching desperately for love — only to find lust, deceit and violence. The sexually ambiguous title character is played by Matthew McGee, known from his work with Constellation Theatre Company both as a Helen Hayes Award-winning actor (Taking Steps) and a puppet mas-ter (Avenue Q). Stephen Jarrett directs a cast also including David Brown Jackson, Jim Jorgensen and Claire Schoonover. Opens Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. To Dec. 13. The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St. Bethesda. Tickets are $22 to $25. Call 202-355-6330 or visit universeplayers2.org.

UNIQUELY NASTY SCREENING AND PANEL DISCUSSIONSubtitled The U.S. Government’s War on Gays, Michael Isikoff’s Yahoo News documentary explores a time, only a few decades removed, when our gay and les-bian forebears were considered national security risks wholly unfit for federal employment and so untrustworthy that the FBI secretly monitored their “sex deviate” activities. The National Museum of American History hosts a free screening of this 30-minute docu-mentary, released earlier this year as Yahoo’s first original documentary, and followed by a discussion moderated by Harry Rubenstein and including Isikoff, veteran Republican PR consultant Charles Francis and Lambda Legal’s Lisa Linsky. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. Warner Bros. Theater in the National Museum of American History, 14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW. Free, but advance registration requested. Call 202-633-1000 or visit uniquelynastyhff.brownpapertickets.com.

STAGEA CHRISTMAS CAROLFord’s Theatre remounts its music-filled production of the Dickens clas-sic, adapted by Michael Wilson and directed by Michael Baron. Edward Gero returns for his seventh year as Ebenezer Scrooge, in a staging featur-ing imaginative special effects, famil-iar carols and themes of giving back and living with grace. Among other

KISS ME, KATEThe latest musical to get the Alan Paul treatment at the Shakespeare Theatre Company is Cole Porter’s classic kiss to the Bard. Douglas Sills and Christine Sherrill star in Kiss Me, Kate, featuring a book by Samuel and Bella Spewack, about the sparks that fly on and off stage as a troupe stages a musical ver-sion of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Now in previews. Opens Monday, Nov. 23, at 7:45 p.m. To Jan. 3. Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts, 610 F St. NW. Tickets are $20 to $118. Call 202-547-1122 or visit shakespearetheatre.org.

TONY DESAREHe performed a tribute to Frank Sinatra with the National Symphony Orchestra earlier this year, and pre-viously did the same with a tribute to Irving Berlin by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Obviously, jazz singer-songwriter and pianist Tony DeSare knows the Great American Songbook. But as a solo artist he’s become known for putting his own jaunty spin on those classics as well as more contemporary pop tunes (includ-ing Prince’s “Kiss” and Bastille’s “Pompeii”) in ways unexpected and deft — often through short medleys or sly mashups. Sunday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. Amp by Strathmore, 11810 Grand Park Ave. North Bethesda. Tickets are $30 to $40. Call 301-581-5100 or visit ampbystrathmore.com.

OLIVER!This season’s musical at Arena Stage is Lionel Bart’s 1962 Tony-winning take on the Charles Dickens classic, reinvented in-the-round and with a modern twist by Arena’s Molly Smith. Smith directs a large 25-member cast and once again teams up with choreog-rapher Parker Esse, who won a Helen Hayes Award for his work with Smith on another acclaimed, exclaimed pro-duction, 2010’s Oklahoma! To Jan. 3. Mead Center for American Theater, 1101 6th St. SW. Call 202-488-3300 or visit arenastage.org.

PERICLESStriking visual projections and live music composed by Jack Herrick promise to fulfill the dramatic poten-tial of this rough-seas Shakespeare voyage. Originally produced at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Joseph Haj directs a run at Folger Theatre starring Wayne T. Carr before taking it to Minneapolis’s Guthrie Theater at the top of 2016. To Dec. 20. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. Tickets are $35 to $75. Call 202-544-7077 or visit folger.edu.

SONS OF THE PROPHETTheater J offers a production of this 2012 Pulitzer Prize finalist from fledgling playwright Stephen Karam. A dark comedy about the suffering and struggles of a Lebanese-American family, including a gay son, Gregg Henry directs a cast featuring Vanessa Bradchulis, Brigid Cleary, Chris Dinolfo, Sam Ludwig, Cam Magee,


actors can convey. To Dec. 13. Studio Theatre, 14th & P Streets NW. Tickets are $49 to $96 each show. Call 202-332-3300 or visit studiotheatre.org. (Doug Rule)

WINNERS AND LOSERSHHHHHWoolly Mammoth’s Winners and Losers is set as a conversation between the playwright-performers Marcus Youssef and James Long, who fall into an argument that becomes increasingly personal, one in which each man begins to challenge the other’s integrity, class values and fam-ily relationships. Although there is an arc here, instead of fully scripted dialogue the performers use improv and a partial script to move through the progression that leads to conflict and confrontation. It’s a challenging structure that never quite gels — the transitions are sometimes awkward, the contrivances sometimes too obvi-ous. However one views this — as a performance piece that toys with the conventions of theater, or theater that toys with elements of performance — it will all come down to whether you find these two men and their angst

interesting. For those who savor preci-sion wit, think-tank talk, and remem-ber Spalding Gray with fondness, this is going to feel less like an evening in provocative company and more like being trapped in the boring room at the party. Closes Sunday, Nov. 22. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St NW. Tickets are $35 to $68. Call 202-393-3939 or visit woollymammoth.net. (Kate Wingfield)

X’S AND O’S (A FOOTBALL LOVE STORY)Subtitled A Football Love Story, the NFL takes Center Stage in this unflinching, ripped-from-the-head-lines examination of America’s favorite and most traumatic sport, written by KJ Sanchez with Jenny Mercein and co-commissioned by Center Stage with Berkeley Repertory Theater. Tony Taccone directs a cast including two-time Super Bowl Champion Dwight Hicks of the San Francisco 49ers. It doesn’t get much more authentic than that. Opens Friday, Nov. 20, at 8 p.m. Runs to Dec. 20. Center Stage, 700 North Calvert St., Baltimore. Call 410-986-4000 or visit centerstage.org.

MUSICBALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WITH HILARY HAHNAfter helping launch the BSO season last year, Baltimore’s own interna-tional star violinist returns to perform Dvorak’s lyrical and playful Violin Concerto. The program, led by Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu, also features Sibelius’ Four Legends. Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. Also Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. Tickets are $38 to $109. Call 410-783-8000 or visit bsomusic.org.

DRAGONETTE, AVAN LAVA, YOUNG EMPIRES“We get to do a lot of gay parties,” Martina Sorbara of Dragonette beamed to Metro Weekly three years ago before a local concert. And now comes the return of this hip Canadian electro-pop band, which has performed at Toronto Pride, San Francisco’s Folsom and New York’s Ascension, among others.

Tony Strowd Hamilton, Michael Willis and Jaysen Wright. Now in pre-views. Opens Sunday, Nov. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater, Washington, D.C.’s Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. Tickets are $37 to $67. Call 202-777-3210 or visit theaterj.org.

THE APPLE FAMILY CYCLE: SORRY, REGULAR SINGINGHHHHHStudio Theatre presents the final two installments of Richard Nelson’s four-play Apple Family Cycle in repertory just as it did the first two — with the same cast and the same director, Serge Seiden, who offers sharp focus on the words and action. You can jump in at any point and won’t lose much if you only see one play, or see them out of order. In fact, Nelson has inten-tionally left some familial aspects and details out, which only encourages a theatergoer to speculate and extrapo-late. Here, as in real life, it can be fascinating to try to make sense of things, particularly the complicated, contradictory characters we encoun-ter. The ensemble has the kind of ease and natural rapport that only seasoned

A Thanksgiving SplashA quick roundup of a few notable Turkey-Day offerings

WHENYOUTHINKOFTHANKSGIVINGDIN-ner,doesTomHankscometomind?

Well, he did for chef Logan McGear whilepreparing the Thanksgiving menu at his Adams MorganrestaurantSMOKE + BARREL.HetooktheconceptofpayinghomagetoHanks’filmographythroughsidedishes—andranwith it.Andwhathecameupwith isasendearingasHankshimself.

There’s The Green Mile Beans accented with chipotlepesto,Joe Vs. The Potatoes,mashedwithroastedgarlicandcream cheese, That Stuffing You Do — offered two ways,one with oyster, the other apple-cranberry — You’ve Got Kale,creamedwithbaconandparmesan,Catch Me If You Yam with pecans and brown sugar glaze, and Turnips & Hooch,awhiskey,misoandmapleturnipsmedley.

And you can have them all: They factor into the res-taurant’s “Tom Hanxgiving”all-you-can-eatbuffet servedfrom3to10p.m.andalsoincludingturkeypreparedseveraldifferentways,fromabasicherbedbirdtobacon-wrappedturkeybreast.Also,dessert—notaboxofchocolatesbutapple, pumpkin and pecan pies. What’s more, this Big(sorry)feastisonly$20.

IfFranceisonyourmindthisholiday,youcouldhardlydobetterthanLE DIPLOMATE.The14thStreetanchoroffersaprix fixe traditionalThanksgivingdinnerfor$48,inaddi-tiontoitsregularbrunchanddinnermenu.Inotherwords,youcouldactuallyhavejustaboutthemostAmericanmealimaginable — roasted turkey breast, plus an order of theBurger Americain, the best burger in town — and yet still

feellikeyou’resupportingTricolore.Foratraditional-styleoptionguaranteedtostuff,there’s

the “Family Style Feast” at CARMINE’S that is available todine-inortotake-out.Awhopping18-poundroastedturkeywith sausage and sage stuffing and homemade cranberrysauce is the centerpiece, plus five additional sides, fromBrusselssproutswithcaramelizedonionsandbacon,tosau-teed string beans with red peppers and toasted hazelnuts,andmashedpotatoesandgravy.Allfinishedoffwithapie.The grand tally is $239.95, but the Chinatown restauranttouts this as a “Bargain Thanksgiving” option, because it’lleasily feed eight people, making it just $30 per person (ifeveryonepaystheirway.)

ForthemostexoticandcreativeThanksgivingmealimag-inable,gowitheitherofacclaimedchefVikramSunderam’sdowntown Indian restaurants. Each Rasika is offering aspecialThanksgivingturkeydishfor$20inadditiontotheirusualalacartemenusatbothlunchanddinner.Attheorigi-nal RASIKA PENN QUARTER, the special is Turkey Mussalam,charbroiled turkey breast simmered in a sauce of cashews,saffron and cranberry puree and served with smoked but-ternutsquash,broccoliamchorandsaffronrice.—Doug Rule

Rasika Penn Quarter is at 633 D St. NW. Call 202-637-1222 or visit rasikarestaurant.com. Carmine’s is at 427 7th St. NW. Call 202-737-7770 or visit carminesnyc.com. Le Diplomate is at 1601 14th St. NW. Call 202-332-3333 or visit lediplomatedc.com. Smoke + Barrel is at 2471 18th St. NW. Call 202-319-9353 or visit smokeandbarreldc.com.

Talk about gay: New York’s queer band Avan Lava, whose club-oriented pop music just keeps getting stronger and stronger, is one of two opening trios; the other is the up-and-coming Toronto-based synth-rock act Young Empires. Headliner Dragonette is expected to perform spirited new single “Let The Night Fall,” as well as other recent club hits, including “Hello” with Martin Solveig and “Outlines” with Mike Mago. Set for Thanksgiving Eve, this U Street Music Hall gig should be festive as well as gay-popular. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. U Street Music Hall, 1115A U St. NW. Tickets are $20. Call 202-588-1880 or visit ustreetmusichall.com.

GLEN HANSARD, RICHARD THOMPSONIMP Productions presents this Irish singer-songwriter, who got his start in the group The Frames but is best known from his work with Czech musician Marketa Irglova in duo The Swell Season, which led to his Tony-winning score for Once. Glen Hansard tours in support of his second solo recording Didn’t He Ramble, on a double-bill with Richard Thompson, who virtually invented the concept of British folk rock with his group Fairport Convention and is one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 20 Guitarists of All Time.” Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. D.A.R. Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. Tickets are $40. Call 202-628-1776 or visit dar.org/conthall.

JOHN EATONWolf Trap hosts the first in the annual two-part series on American pop and jazz standards led by the local jazz veteran and pianist John Eaton. “The Roaring Twenties: A Salute to the Jazz Age” features legendary songs from 90 years ago, when jazz was gelling into an American original. Friday, Nov. 27, at 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $25 to $27. Call 877-WOLFTRAP or visit wolftrap.org.

KELLER WILLIAMSAll Good presents the 9:30 Club con-cert “Thanksforgrassgiving,” which is a nod not just to the holiday and to bluegrass but also to reefer. This Fredericksburg, Va.-based artist will no doubt perform his popular 2009 single “Doobie In My Pocket” as well as selections from his new album Vape. But the concert is hardly just about him, instead it’s to be a jam fea-turing “an all-star lineup of bluegrass buddies” including Larry Keel, Jason Carter from the Del McCoury Band, Jay Starling of Love Canon, Cody Kilby, Travis Book and Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters, plus as special guest the bluegrass band Cabinet. Saturday, Nov. 28. Doors at 8 p.m. Nightclub 9:30, 815 V St. NW. Tickets are $25. Call 202-265-0930 or visit 930.com.

LOOSE ENDS FEAT. JANE EUGENES.E.I. Entertainment presents a return engagement at the Howard Theatre


of this ‘80s-era British dance/R&B trio consisting of Carl McIntosh, Steve Nichol and original lead singer Jane Eugene. After a couple of decades and numerous lineup changes, the three regrouped five years ago and continue to tour, playing through their early syn-thesizer-stamped soulful tunes includ-ing “Hanging On A String” and “Slow Down.” Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. Tickets are $30 to $65. Call 202-588-5595 or visit thehowardtheatre.com.

MACY GRAYLast year, this raspy soul-pop singer revealed to Oprah Winfrey that she’s struggled with drug abuse since she catapulted to fame in 1999 with her unforgettable hit “I Try.” The Oprah confession coincided with release of The Way, featuring lead single “Stoned” and promoted as music for grown-ups, a blend of R&B, funk and rock that steered clear of sonic fads and youthful sentiments. Maybe it was too grown-up for its own good — just as with her last several releases, the set didn’t really make a mark on any chart. But her honesty and her straightforward sensibility still has its fans. Opening act Valise. Sunday, Nov. 22. Doors at 6 p.m. The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. Tickets are $29.50 to $55. Call 202-588-5595 or visit thehowardtheatre.com. Also Monday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. Ram’s Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. Tickets are $65, or $145 including din-ner and unlimited drinks. Call 410-268-4545 or visit ramsheadonstage.com.

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA POPS: HOME ALONEThe first of two area screenings over the next month of Home Alone with live symphonic accompaniment, the National Symphony Orchestra beats the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to the punch in toasting the 25th anni-versary of the feel-good flick that launched Macaulay Culkin’s career. The orchestra and the Choral Arts Society will perform John Williams’ score as the film plays above the stage. You’ll even be able to eat fresh popcorn while you watch — just try not to get messy. It’s still the Kennedy Center, after all. Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Tickets are $39 to $99. Call 202-467-4600 or visit kennedy-center.org.

SONNY LANDRETHWith his unique style of guitar pick-ing and his mix of Cajun and blues, the Grammy-nominated slide guitarist Sonny Landreth transports audience members to his home in the heart of Louisiana. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $27. Call 703-255-1900 or visit wolftrap.org.

WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERAWNO presents a world premiere revised version, including a brand-new second act, of Philip Glass and Christopher Hampton’s acclaimed English-language opera Appomattox,

which focuses on the battle for racial equality from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement. Tazewell Thompson directs the production, the WNO’s first foray into the world of Glass. Remaining performances are Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. Kennedy Center Opera House. Tickets are $25 to $300. Call 202-467-4600 or visit kennedy-center.org.

DANCEDEVI DANCE, SOMAPA THAI AND SANTI BUDAYASita, Gentle Warrior weaves various

styles of dance as well as acting, pup-petry, martial arts and an original score, all in service of a rare feminist perspective on the iconic literary fig-ure Sita from the Ramayana, widely revered as the ideal role model for Hindu women. Dance Place premieres this historic collaborative work from three D.C.-area Asian dance compa-nies: Devi Dance Theater, Somapa Thai Dance Company and Santi Budaya Indonesian Performing Arts. Together they’ve fashioned a provocative piece that challenges tradition as well as lim-iting notions of time, space and preju-dice, and features a powerful, compas-sionate Sita at its core. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, at 4 p.m. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE.

Steasya, Phoenix King, King ENzo, Stellina Nyghtshade, Atomic Venus, Miss Fanny Tittington and Dainty Daindridge. Phase 1, 525 8th St. SE. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 202-544-6831 or visit dcgurlyshow.com.

LA-TI-DO Regie Cabico and Don Mike Mendoza’s La-Ti-Do variety show is neither karaoke nor cabaret. In addi-tion to higher-quality singing than most impromptu karaoke, Cabico and co-host Mendoza also select story-tellers who offer spoken-word poet-ry and comedy. Now held at Bistro Bistro in Dupont Circle, the shows in November feature Greenbelt Arts Center regular singing actor Stephen Yednock and spoken word artist Chris Moke, with accompaniment by Alex Tang. Amy Maniscalco and Grant Saunders are two guest performers set for Monday, Nov. 23. Monday nights at 8 p.m. Bistro Bistro, 1727 Connecticut Ave. NW. Tickets are $15, or only $10 if you eat dinner at the restaurant beforehand. Call 202-328-1640 or visit latidodc.wix.com/latidodc.

SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVALNow in its 41st year, the annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival is considered one of the top craft experiences in the country, attracting about 170,000 visitors to Maryland’s Montgomery County Fairgrounds. This year, the festival returns with more than 300

at 7:30 p.m. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. Tickets are $15. Call 202-544-7077 or visit folger.edu.

ABOVE AND BEYONDCIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZESeven years ago Neil Goldberg, creator of Broadway’s Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, launched this holiday extrav-aganza with over 30 artists pulling stunts, from gingerbread men flipping in mid-air to toy soldiers marching on thin wires to puppets caroling. It’s all performed to an original score plus some holiday favorites, and on a set that includes colossal candy canes and 30-foot towering toy soldiers. Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, 140 West Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore. Tickets are $19.50 to $69.50. Call 410-547-SEAT or visit lyricoperahouse.com.

DC GURLY SHOWHaving grown out of the former local drag king organization the DC Kings, the DC Gurly Show isn’t your grandfa-ther’s burlesque. It’s focused more on playing with gender than teasing with sex. This Friday, Nov. 20, at Phase 1, the queer burlesque organization offers “Spanxxgiving!” — billed as a burlesque feast “with enough breasts and legs to go around.” Sugar Cane and Sindalicious host the shenanigans, also featuring performances by Anna

Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. Call 202-269-1600 or visit danceplace.org.

PALISSIMO COMPANYAs part of its Incubator program, the American Dance Institute presents the world premiere of the multidis-ciplinary work Custodians of Beauty. Choreographer Pavel Zuštiak collabo-rated with several artists, most nota-bly musician Christian Frederickson and lighting designer Joe Levasseur, for this piece blending dance, live music and visual art and featuring three performers from his Palissimo Company. The work explores notions of beauty in our modern, disenchanted world. Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. Rockville. Tickets are $30. Call 301-984-3003 or visit americandance.org.

READINGJULIANNA BAGGOTT AND LAURA KASISCHKEPEN/Faulkner co-sponsors this event at the Folger featuring these two poets in a conversation moderated by writer and poet Richard Peabody. Julianna Baggott, who writes under the pen names Bridget Asher and N.E. Bode, has written three volumes of poet-ry and over 20 novels, while Laura Kasischke was the recipient of the 2012 National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry. Monday, Nov. 23,

artisans from around the country offer-ing one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts in various media — including func-tional and decorative pottery, sculp-ture, glass, jewelry, fashion, leather, wood, metal, furniture, home acces-sories and photography. Gourmet food samples, live music and interactive children’s entertainment will also be on tap. Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 16 Chestnut St., Gaithersburg, Md. Tickets are $8 online or $10 at the door. Call 800-210-9900 or visit sugar-loafcrafts.com.

THE WASHINGTON BALLET’S SUGAR PLUM BAZAARClair Florence, Four You, Ann Hand and Isabella K Jewelry are among roughly 25 exclusive vendors offer-ing wares this weekend at a benefit for the Washington Ballet’s commu-nity engagement programs. This Sugar Plum Bazaar also includes a silent auction running all weekend, plus a $40-ticketed Cookies & Cocoa family event, with food and dancer meet and greets, Saturday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. The bazaar runs Friday, Nov. 20, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Washington Ballet Headquarters, 3515 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Call 202-362-3606 or visit washingtonballet.org. l



Unripened FruitBlackBerry’s Priv is a

compelling smartphone that isn’t quite ready for primetime

SOMETHINGPRETTYWONDERFULHAPPENEDduring my time with BlackBerry’s newest smart-phone.ItoldafriendthatIwasusingaBlackBerry,toreceiveafamiliarresponse.

“BlackBerry?”hequeried.“Ididn’trealizeanyoneusedthoseany more.” I reached into my pocket and pulled out the thin,black,curvedglass-totingPriv.“Ohwow,”hesaid.“It’slikeaniPhone.”Itisn’t,butwhenwasthelasttimeanyonehadthatkindofreactiontohardwarefromBlackBerry?Then,ashestaredatthebeautifulscreen,Iplacedathumbbeneathitandpushedup,elegantlyrevealinga fullQWERTY,backlitkeyboard.“Whoa,”cametheresponse.

Intermsofdesign,thePrivhasundoubtedlynailedonekeyfactorinitsexistence:makingBlackBerryrelevantagain.Afteryearsofchasingthebusinessmarket,thentryingtocourtcon-

sumerswithBB10—their in-houseoperatingsystem—withamyriadoffaileddevices,thatBlackBerrycanstillevokeanykindofreactionismiraculous.Evenmoresowhenit’ssomethingakintoenvy.Unfortunately,whilethePrivdazzlesonfirstviewing,itcaninduce“woah”andwoeinequalmeasure.

Let’s start with that wonderful exterior. It’s a mixture ofglass, aluminum and rubberized plastic. The screen is curved— not as extremely as Samsung’s S6 Edge — and measures5.4-inches.Resolution isQuadHD(2560x1440)andit’splas-tic AMOLED, meaning it produces the blackest of blacks andvibrant,richcolors.

It’ssurroundedbymattealuminum,asubtlebreakbetweentheglass(toughGorillaGlass4)andthemainbodyofthedevice.Here, you’ll find rubberized plastic in a “glass weave” patternforaddedgrip—unlikemostofitscompetitors,thePrivwon’tconstantly try to escape your hands. There’s a speaker grillerunning beneath the display, while around back you’ll find an18-megapixel Schneider Kreuznach-certified camera with dualtone flash. Inside, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 nestles along-side3GBofRAM,32GBofstorage(expandablewithmicroSD)anda3410mAhbattery.

Slidethescreenupitsbutterysmooth,spring-loadedtracksand you’ll reveal the backlit keyboard. Its keys are flatter thanthose found on other BlackBerry phones, but they have thePassport’s touch-sensitive capabilities, doubling as a trackpad

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Thephone’soverallaestheticissuperb(thePrivlooksequallyathomesittingonaconferencetableasitdoesnexttoacoffeeatStarbucks),buttheexecutionhassomeroughedges.Literally.Thechromebuttonshavesides thatdig intofingers,while thescreenandkeyboardhavesharpedges.

Furthermore, the screen may be pixel-dense, perfect forYouTube or reading documents, but it’s almost unusable instrongsunlight—atoughsituationformostdevicesyetsome-thingSamsung,AppleandeventhePassportallnail.Thespeakerisreasonablyloudandaudioqualityisprettygood,butmostofthatspeakergrilleisuseless—audiocomesfromasingle,monospeakeratthelefthandsideandcan’tmatchthePassport’sste-reoblasters.

BlackBerry’s first attempt at an Android phone employs amostlystockversionofAndroid5.1.1(anupdatetoMarshmallowis promised in January) with BlackBerry’s various servicessprinkled on top. Android needed work to match BlackBerry’ssecurity standards, so they’ve taken several steps to make thePrivsafer.TheLinuxkernelAndroidrunsonhasbeenpatched,they’ve injectedauniquekey intoeachdevicethatverifiesthephone’soperatingsystem,itsbootloaderremainslockeddown,and BlackBerry has baked in an app called DTEK, which pur-ports to help improve device security. In reality, it does littlemorethanoffersuggestions.Istartedwitharatingof“poor,”butby adding a pattern lock was suddenly considered “excellent.”Furthermore, it has no advanced knowledge of what you’redoing:setyourpasswordas“password”andit’llstillrateyouasexcellent.C’mon,BlackBerry.

Elsewhere,BlackBerryhasbroughtoverseveralfeaturesfromBB10, such as their stellar contacts and calendar apps, devicesearch (which searches everything on your phone, hence thename)andBBM.TheseallworkasexpectedandwillmakethetransitionalittlelesspainfulforBlackBerryfans.Unfortunately,oneofBB10’skillerfeatureshasn’tfaredsowellinthemigrationtoAndroid.BlackBerryHub,whichaggregatesnotificationsintoonecustomizablestream,ismagnificentinBB10.InAndroid?Idisableditthreedaysaftergettingthedevice.

Android already has a notifications system, so Hub isn’tparticularlyusefulforthat.Asamessagingclient, it’srendereduseless by a lack of OS-level integration — Facebook mes-sages, tweets and texts will all open their corresponding apps.Asanemailclient,Hubon thePrivhandlesGmail foldersandarchivingterribly.FactorinthattheappitselfissluggishandIquicklytiredofitsexistence.Luckily,mostofBlackBerry’saddi-tionscanbedisabledinsettings.Ifyoudon’tlikesomething,getridofit.Agreattouch.

Unfortunately,sluggishnessisn’tlimitedtospecificapps.ThePriv’sprocessorismorethancapable,buthereit’sschizophren-ic.Onemomentitwillbescreamingthroughapps,next,itwillstutter,orpause,orgetseriouslywarm.GoogleMapsandGPSareparticularlyworrisome—Mapscanbringtheentirephonetoastandstill,whilemorethanoncetheBlackBerrywouldfreezeat a specific location and refuse to update. It’s not just Maps.Once,asimpleGIFcausedthephonetogrindtoahalt.Thismaybe BlackBerry’s first Android device and they’ve done a com-mendablejobinkeepingitcleanofbloat,buttherearedefinitelybugsthatneedworkingthrough.

Those bugs also impact heavily on battery life. Eschewingthe trend for anorexia that pervades many design studios,BlackBerryhaskepta littleheft tocramasmuchbattery inaspossible.Unfortunately, it’sonlyadequate,andfarfromthe22

hours BlackBerry claims. Google Maps can significantly drainthebatteryafterjustanhourofdriving,forinstance,andhavingtoeitherchargethePrivduringthedayoractivatebatterysavermodeistherule,nottheexception.

Thankfully, the typing experience doesn’t underwhelm. Ifanyone is expecting the Passport’s keyboard, they’ll be disap-pointed—thePriv’skeysareshallowerandflatter.However,theyhave that familiar clickiness and touch sensitivity works flaw-lessly.Swipeupunderneathanautocorrectsuggestiontoacceptit,swipelefttodeleteawholeword,doubletaptomovethecur-soraroundtext—allexcellent.Thosewithlargerhandswilltaketimetoadjust,butwithinacoupleofdaysIwasuptoreasonablespeed. Sure, I’m faster on the Passport, but the Priv passes theultimatetest:Icantouchtypewhilewalking,withoutlookingatthescreen.ThatspeaksvolumesforwhatBlackBerryhasaccom-plishedhereanditmakesgettingworkdoneonthegoajoy.

With the camera, BlackBerry made familiar claims aboutitbeing thebest they’veeverput inaphone.That’sa lowbar,givenhowawfulsomeofthecompany’scamerashavebeen.ThePriv’soptically-stabilized,18-megapixel,dual-LEDflashismer-cifullyasolideffort.Initially,itwasslowtotakephotosandtheresultswereunimpressive,butanappupdate improvedthingsdramatically.No,itcan’trivaltheiPhone6SorSamsung’slatestforspeedandclarity,butit’sstillprettygood.Indaylight,shotsareclearandbalanced,withnicecolorsandgoodcontrast.Noiseisrelativelylow,althoughbusyscenescangetmessythankstoheavy-handed processing. As light falls the Priv can stumble,introducingquiteabitofnoise,thoughitsdual-toneflashhelps.HDR mode, however, is capable of some stunning results —albeitattheexpenseoffinedetail.

Unfortunately, the Priv undoes most of its good work onprice. It’s $699. The iPhone 6S Plus, one of only a few smart-phones more expensive, starts at $749. Meanwhile, for $499,youcangetGoogle’sNexus6P,oneofthebestAndroidphonesoutthere,andyou’llenjoyabettercameraandinternals,andthefreshest version of Android. If you need a phone for business,Apple has made huge inroads with the iPhone and Samsung’sKnox software — which uses BlackBerry technology — makestheir smartphones serious contenders. If you need a physicalkeyboard,well,thePrivisreallyoneofyouronlyoptions,otherthanBlackBerry’sBB10devices.

The Priv certainly promised a lot. Android would fix theapp gap — yes, you can finally use Snapchat on a BlackBerrydevice.Thecamerawouldbeoneofthebestoutthere.Itwouldhavepowerfulinternalsandgreatbatterylife.ItwouldgivetheproperBlackBerryexperiencewithoutsacrificingformfactor.

Inreality,it’salittlemorecomplicated.It’sabeautifuldeviceandusingthePrivisanexperiencefilledwithlittlejoys—slid-ingthescreen(yes,youcananswercallsthiswayandyou’llfeelincredibly cool), editing documents with ease, watching thebatterygaugecreepupthesideofthedevice.Butit’salsooneofimmensefrustrations,suchasDTEK’suselessness,orBlackBerryHub’suselessness,orGoogleMaps’uselessness.My$700phoneshouldn’tbegrindingtoahaltjustbecauseI’mstreamingSpotifywhiletryingtofindmywaytothenearestmall.

The Priv will get better with updates and a price drop, butbuyersshouldn’tbepenalizedbecauseBlackBerrytooksolongtouseAndroid.Aphoneshouldn’tdemandthatwewaitforittomeetitsfullpotential.l

The BlackBerry Priv is available unlocked to GSM carriers for $699, or on a two-year AT&T contract for $249. A Verizon model is expected “sometime soon.”


Old Dog, New TricksFallout 4 takes the innards of its predecessor and wraps them in a

tough, beautiful suit of armor

WAR. WAR NEVER CHANGES.” SO OPENSFallout 4,asdiditspredecessors,withastir-ring speech on mankind’s inability to go anylengthoftimewithoutmurderingoneanoth-

er.It’ssomewhatappropriatethatthenowiconicintroremainsas itcouldeasilybearguedthatFalloutneverchanges,at leastsinceitrelaunchedwithFallout 3asafirst-personactionRPG.

Falloutisstillverymuchanopen-worldandaction-oriented.You’llstilllevelupyourcharacter.You’llstillengageincombatthrough an odd mix of first person shooting and slow-motion

aiming. You’ll still have multi-dimensional conversations withtotalstrangers.You’llstillfillyourpocketswithanalmostludi-crousamountofrandomjunkanduttercrap.

Butwhat’sbeenaddedhereensuresthatFallout 4feelsnew,fresh, better than it has since that third entry. Bethesda haslearnedlessonsfromFallout: New Vegas,evenfromElder Scrolls: Skyrim, and turned out something that has more heart, moremorality,morepersonality,morehorror,andmoreadrenaline-pumpingbattles.

In its opening scenes, Fallout finally treats us to life beforetherubble-strewnwastelandswe’resousedto.ThistimearoundtheactionissetinBostonin2077.You’lljointhegameinfrontofthebathroommirror,withamarriedcouplewaitingtohavetheir various features tweaked and fiddled with. Once you’vepickedagenderandcustomizedyourcharacter,it’sstorytime.UnlikeFallout 3,whichcastyouasachildandsentyououtintotheruinsofD.C.tofindyourfather,hereyourroleismuchmorestructured. You’re married, you have a wife or husband, youhaveason,andyouliveanidyllicsuburbanlife.Thenthebombsstartfalling.

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After rushing to Vault 111, you’ll emerge 210 years later tofindyoursonhasbeentaken.Now,youhavetogethimback.Ofcourse,afterthefirstfewstorymissions,whichslowlyintroduceyoutoFallout 4’sworld,you’reentirelyabletocompletelyignorethat story. That’s the joy of Bethesda’s open world. You canadheretothenarrativeandfollowtoitsdramaticconclusion,oryoucancreateyourownstoryasyouworkthroughtheruinsofpost-apocalypseBoston.

Thatsaid,I’dstronglyadvisestickingwithFallout 4’sstory,because that more structured narrative focus means thatBethesdacouldplaywithnumerousstrandsofmorality-clawingplotlines. You’ll be asked to make incredibly tough decisions,such as whether sentient androids constitute “life,” and theresultingfallout(sorry)ofthosechoices.Bostonhasbeenrippedapart not just by nuclear war, but by people who all want tobetterthemselveswithouthavingtohelponeanother.You’llbeforcedtoclimbsocialstrata,toengendertrust,toworkforthebettermentofcertaingroups—oftenat theexpenseofothers.Fallout 4demandsthatyoumakehardchoices,thenchangesitsworldtofityourdecision.It’sacompellingsystem,onewhereIfeltIwasmakingarealimpactintheworldinawaymylosttravellerdidn’tinFallout 3.

It’s compounded by the phenomenal world-buildingBethesda is capable of. Boston and the surrounding area, withits retro-future aesthetic and post-nuclear insanity, feels asrealasitcangiventhenatureofitsexistence.Thegraphicsarebeautiful,helpedbyacolorschemethatabandons theoppres-sive grey-greens of Fallout 3 for oranges, blues, reds, accentedbybrightsunlightandenvelopingdarkness.Thedecayispres-ent in collapsed buildings, rusted cars, ruined highways anddecimatedvegetation,butit’sthesmalltouchesthatreallystandout: a hastily-packed suitcase in an abandoned house, a photoframewiththephotolongsincedecayed,twocorpsesaloneinacave.Whatwaslifelikeintheaftermathofnuclearwar?Whatledtotheirdemise?Whereisthepersoninthatphoto?Fallout 4constantlypresentsnuggetsoflife,butleavesyoutodrawyourownconclusions.Speakingtopeople,learningabouttheirexpe-riences,thetragedythey’vewitnessed,thehardshipstheyface,italladdstotheemotionoftheworld,ofthedesireforlifebuttheuttermonstrosityofitall.

Monstrosity is a pretty accurate term for many of the foesyou’llmeetinFallout’sworld.Fromgrosslydisfiguredsupermu-tants,tohorrifyingdeathclaws,tocreepilyhuman-likeandroids,tooversizedratsandcockroaches,tothetwo-headedcowsthatdotthelandscape.Thankfully,fightingthem(notthecows,obvi-ously)isoneofFallout’scompellingstrengths.V.A.T.S.returns,whichisFallout’sRPG-style,zoomed-inshootingmodethatletsplayershighlightspecificbodypartsonenemiesandsuggestsapercentagechance forhitting them.Itaddsa strategyelementtofirefights,evenmoresonowthat itdoesn’tpausegameplay,insteadmerelyslowingdowntime.Taketoolongtolineupshotsand you can easily be killed. Unfortunately, free aim shootingremainsutterlyaverage.You’remorelikelytowasteyourscarceammo supplies than anything, which makes using V.A.T.S. toyouradvantageevermorenecessary.

The companion system sadly does little to help mattershere. Your first friend will be an adorable German Shepherd,Dogmeat, who’ll wag his tail and bite things, but more oftenthannotwillgetalmostkilledandrequirereviving.Humansareno better. They frequently get stuck behind objects or requireconstantmicromanagement,andmorethanonceIfoundmyselfshootingthemaccidentallyastheyblunderedintoview.

Thankfully, there are new and exciting ways to kill people

andthings(thataren’tyourcompanions).Modsarepresent,andcanbeappliedtoweaponryandarmorforboostsandupgrades.Said armor can also include a fusion-battery-draining set ofPower Armor — essentially, a wearable tank that shields frommostdamageandletstheplayerwieldbig,powerfulweaponry.You’ll need to upgrade and repair it, but stomping around thewastelandinasetofwell-equippedarmor isoneofFallout 4’sbiggestdraws.Andifstompingisn’tyourthing,strapajetpackonandfly.

Repairingisassimpleasbreakingdownjunkintoitscompo-nent parts and crafting it into supplies and modifications. Yes,finally, thatcrapthat litterseverycornerof themaphasause.Fromcoffeecupstosofas,steelbeamstotoasters,everythingyoucanpickupcanbestrippeddownandrecycled.Kleptomaniacsbeware,youcanlosehourslootingeverythingfromalocation.

Thatjunkisalsousedtoestablishandmaintainsettlements,offeringreprieveforwanderingtravellers.They’rehomesbuiltin specific areas that can produce food, repair items, gener-ate resources and more, which you’ll build, repair and defend.Maintaining them and attending to the residents’ needs is itsownminigame—Ispenthoursbuildinghouses,fashioningfur-niture,andmakingsureeveryonehadenoughtoeatanddrink.Ofcourse,thefearofRaiderswreakinghavocinyourcommuni-tiesisreal,butthatonlyaddsfurthergravitastoyourdecisionsandresourcemanagement.

Andthenthere’sallthelittlethingsthatmakeFalloutsucha compelling series. Getting lost in conversations with everyresident of a town, trading through the in game economy,playingFalloutversionsofclassicgamessuchasDonkey KongonthePipBoy,successfullylootinganincrediblenewweaponfrom an overpowered enemy, walking from one end of the(massive) map to the other, witnessing a radiation storm,stumbling into other conflicts that you’ve played no part in,usingtheFatManminiatomicbomblauncher,listeningtothewonderfulradiostations,unlockingeveryperkinthenewandveryattractiveSPECIALupgradesystem.What’smore,there’snolevelcap,soyoucanunlockabsolutelyeverythingandrevelinyourgod-likeabilities.

Of course, the usual Bethesda open-world bugs are here.You’ll get stuck on things, you’ll fall through the world, char-acter models will vanish, enemies will glitch out of existence.Somethingscan’tbelooted,certaintextureswillblendintooneanother.Thegamehasbeenknowntocrash,whiledialogueishitormiss—sometimescharacterswillstopspeaking,requiringsubtitlestoknowwhat’sgoingon,butoccasionallythesubtitleswillstopworkingaswell.Inmyfirsthourwiththegame,Ihadtofollowagroupofsettlerstoatown.Iwatchedastheleadertrapped himself behind a car and every resident promptly fol-lowed. Sure, it was amusing, but after so many games wherethesebugshavebeenpresent,it’ssurprisingthatBethesdahasn’tironedmoreofthemout.

Minornigglesaside,Fallout 4 isanothergrandioseachieve-ment.Itslotswellintotheseries,offeringjustenoughnewaddi-tionstopreventitfromfeelinglikeanelaboraterehashofFallout 4. Power armor, settlements, a greater sense of morality and adeeper exploration of life in an apocalypse lend some gravitastothegame.Asexcitingasmanyofitsfightsare,Ioftenlookedforwardto itsmomentsofdialoguemore.BythetimeIfinallyfoundmyson,Iwasn’treadytogiveupmytime inFallout 4’sworld.And,thankfully,youdon’thaveto.Theendismerelythebeginning.Thewastelandisyourstoexplore.l

Fallout4 is available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.


Burnt OfferingsThanksgiving needn’t go up

in flames if you use common sense and our handy tips

IT’S NEARLY THANKSGIVING AND KITCHENS ALLovertheD.C.areaareturningintocommandandcontrolcenters. Whether you’re pulling out granny’s china fora full-on traditional, adorning your cement-topped din-

ing table with slate placemats and ultra-white dinnerware, orthrowing eco-friendly bamboo bowls onto an upcycled trestle,there’salottoorganizebeforethebigday.

Butalongwiththeshoppinglists,recipehuntingandgeneralmeleeoftheseason,spareafewthoughtsforthesafetyofyour-selfandyourguests.

Yes, safety. It may come as a shock, but according to the

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is thenumberonecauseofhomefiresandinjuriesintheUnitedStatesand,notonlythat,ThanksgivingDayisthebiggestandbaddestofall.Putanotherway,throwingaturkeyintheovenandcom-ingupwithafewinventivesidesrisksquiteabitmorethanjustanoverachiever’shighbloodpressure.

Thecauseofkitchenfiresisnogreatmystery.ArecentNFPAreviewshowedthattwo-thirdsstartedwithfoodorsomeotheritemcatchingfire.Sixty-onepercentbeganonthestovetop,withmore starting on electric ranges than gas cookers. And of alltypesofcooking,fryingledtothemostproblems.

But as obvious as these dangers may be, fires happen sur-prisingly often. The NFPA reports that U.S. fire departmentsrespondtoanaverageof 162,400cookingfiresperyearwhichcauseanaverageof430civiliandeaths,5,400injuries,and$1.1billioninpropertydamage.That’snosmallpotatoes—whetherroasted,bakedorcreamed.

So don’t turn yourself into an effigy this Thanksgiving andobserveafewfiresafetybasicscourtesyoftheAmericanRedCross:

1. DON’T BE A BIG GIRL’S BLOUSE (OR WEAR ONE).Looseclothinganddanglingsleevesnotonlydipintofood,theydipintoflames

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andontohotelectricrings.Ifyourideaofgraciousentertaininginvolves anything Gary Oldman might wear as Dracula, don’tadornyourselfuntilafterthecookingisdone.

2. CLEAR THE DECKS. Whether you are a beauty-from-chaoscook or more the prepped-for-surgery type, always be sure totrasheverypaperandplasticwrappingasyougo.Ittakesverylittle for some hastily shed packaging to end up too close to aflame or hot ring. The same goes for all those rooster-coveredWilliams and Sonoma oven mitts, pot holders and tea-towels.Remember that wooden spoons are made of the same stuffthatburnsinafireplace.Andifyouhavere-decoratedforyourmother-in-law’scriticaleye,makesurecurtainscan’tdrapeonornearthestove.

3. AN UNWATCHED POT WILL DO MORE THAN BOIL.Ifthedoorbellringsjustasyouhearyourpartnerstartplungingthetoiletinthepristinepowderroom,resisttheurgetodropeverythingandrunfor those brand-new holiday hand towels. You must not leaveyour stove unattended, even for a minute. Whatever the snafuis—andtherewillbeone—planinadvancewhowillhandleitandwhowillkeepwatchoverthepots.Thesameistrueforthepleasuresandstressesofguestarrivals.Ifyouarestillcooking,donotabandonyourposttoplayhostormanagethehigh-main-tenance.Havethembroughttoyouin situorassigntheirdrinks,horsd’oeuvresandpsychotherapytosomeoneelse.Ifyoumustleavethehotspot,turneverythingoff.

4. KEEPING A BUN IN THE OVEN.Ifyouarebaking,whetheritbeturkey or pie, use timers to avoid cremation. Do not leave thehouse—itguaranteestemptationofanyFateevenvaguelypay-ingattention.

5. DON’T FRY THE SMALL FRY. If small children will be amongyourguests(condolencesinadvance),remindyourselfthatthey

arenotknownfortheirsenseofself-preservation.Youcanasknicely that they be kept out of the kitchen, but don’t count oncompliance,especiallyiftheparentsareofthefree-rangevari-ety.Ifsomethingtoddlesin,keepitclearofanythingthatflames,spits,ormightfeelhottosmallfingersorforeheads.Theadviceisthesameforpets,whethervisitingorresident.

6. KEEP A ROVING EYE.Whentheeveningisfinallydone—andregardlessofwhetheryouareleavingapileofdishesworthyofDr.Seussorhavewashedanddriedeverylastteaspoon—castaneyeoveranythingandeverythingthatmakesthingshotandbesureithasbeenturnedoff.Thatmeansstoves,ovens,crockpots,samovars,candles,fonduesets,andotherappliances.Whenyoudogetaroundtocleaningup,besuretoconquerthegreasewithyourelbowasbuild-uparoundstovesisaparticularfirehazard.

7. PERENNIAL SMARTS.Nomattertheseason,keepasmallfireextinguisherinahandykitchencupboardandbesuretoreplaceitovertime.Installorhangasmokealarmnearthekitchen.Testtheear-piercingsignaleachmonthandcompletelychange thebatteriesatleastonceayear.

8. FIGHT FIRE WITH FACTS. Use common sense: if it’s a smallgreasefireinapan,theNFPAadvisesslidingalidoverthepanandturningofftheheat.Ifsomethingintheovencatches,keeptheovendoorshutandturnitoff.Foranyotherkitchenfire,getoutoftheroom,closethedoor,andimmediatelydial911.Morethanhalfofallkitchenfireinjurieshappenedwhenthevictimstriedtofightthefirethemselves.Ifyoudotry,theNFPAadvisesyouensureeveryoneelse leavesandyouhaveaclearwayout.Butaskyourself:doyoureallywanttofindoutifyoucanmakethatweirdlittlefireextinguisherwork?

So plan ahead, stay vigilant, and the worst the evening canofferwillbeyourrelatives.l

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9 1/2Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 5-9pm • Multiple TVs showing movies, shows, sports • Expanded craft beer selection • Music videos featuring DJ Wess

ANNIE’S/ANNIE’S UPSTAIRS4@4 Happy Hour, 4-7pm • $4 Small Plates, $4 Stella Artois, $4 House Wines, $4 Stolichnaya Cocktails, $4 Manhattans and Vodka Martinis

COBALT/30 DEGREESHappy Hour: $6 Call Martini, $3 Miller Lite, $4 Rail, $5 Call, 4-9pm • $3 Rail Drinks, 10pm-midnight, $5 Red Bull, Gatorade and Frozen Virgin Drinks • Locker Room Thursday Nights • DJs Sean Morris and MadScience • Ripped Hot Body Contest at midnight, hosted by Miss Kristina Kelly and Ba’Naka • $200 Cash Prize • Doors open 10pm, 18+ • $5 Cover under 21 and free with college ID

DC91940 9th St. NWHappy Hour, 5-8pm • dcnine.com

DC EAGLEDC Eagle 44th Anniversary Weekend • Black Out Night • First 44 people receive door prize

FREDDIE’S BEACH BARCrazy Hour, 4-7pm • Karaoke, 8pm

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FRI., 11.20.15

9 1/2Open at 5pm • Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 5-9pm • Friday Night Videos with resident DJ Shea Van Horn • VJ • Expanded craft beer selec-tion • No Cover

ANNIE’S4@4 Happy Hour, 4-7pm • $4 Small Plates, $4 Stella Artois, $4 House Wines, $4 Stolichnaya Cocktails, $4 Manhattans and Vodka Martinis • Upstairs open, 5-11pm

COBALT/30 DEGREESAll You Can Drink Happy Hour • $15 Rail and Domestic, $21 Call & Imports, 6-9pm • Guys Night Out • Free Rail Vodka, 11pm-Midnight, $6 Belvedere Vodka Drinks all night • DJ MadScience upstairs • DJ Keenan Orr downstairs • $10 cover 10pm-1am, $5 after 1am • 21+

GREEN LANTERNHappy Hour, 4-9pm • Ladies Drink Free Power Hour, 4-5pm • Shirtless Thursday, 10-11pm • DJs BacK2bACk

JR.’SAll You Can Drink for $15, 5-8pm • $3 Rail Vodka Highballs, $2 JR.’s drafts, 8pm-close • Throwback Thursday featuring rock/pop retro hits

NELLIE’S SPORTS BARBeat the Clock Happy Hour — $2 (5-6pm), $3 (6-7pm), $4 (7-8pm) • Buckets of Beer $15 • Drag Bingo

NUMBER NINEHappy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 5-9pm • No Cover

ZIEGFELD’S/SECRETSAll male, nude dancers • Shirtless Thursday • DJ • 9pm • Cover 21+


DC EAGLEAll Club Night • Open Bar, 8-10pm • Anniversary Pin Night • Eagle Wings Charity Auction • Meet the Meat — Judges and Contestants


GREEN LANTERNHappy Hour, 4-9pm • $5 Smirnoff, all flavors, all night long

JR.’SHappy Hour: 2-for-1, 4-9pm • $2 Skyy Highballs and $2 Drafts, 10pm-midnight • Retro Friday • $5 Coronas, $8 Vodka Red Bulls, 9pm-close

NELLIE’S SPORTS BARDJ Matt Bailey • Videos, Dancing • Beat the Clock Happy Hour — $2 (5-6pm), $3 (6-7pm), $4 (7-8pm) • Buckets of Beer $15

NUMBER NINEOpen 5pm • Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 5-9pm • No Cover

TOWNDC Bear Crue Happy Hour, 6-11pm • $3 Rail, $3 Draft, $3 Bud Bottles • Free Pizza, 7pm • No cover before 9:30pm • 21+ • Drag Show starts at 10:30pm • Hosted by Lena Lett and featuring Miss Tatianna, Shi-Queeta-Lee, Epiphany B. Lee and Ba’Naka • DJ Wess upstairs, DJs BacK2bACk downstairs • GoGo Boys after 11pm • Doors open at 10pm • For those 21 and over, $10 • For those 18-20, $15 • 18+

TOWN PATIOOpen 6pm • No Cover before 10pm • Cover after 10pm (entry through Town)

ZIEGFELD’S/SECRETSAll male, nude dancers, hosted by LaTroya Nicole • Ladies of Ziegfeld’s, 9pm • Rotating Hosts • DJ in Secrets • VJ Tre in Ziegfeld’s • Cover 21+

SAT., 11.21.15

9 1/2Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 3-9pm • $5 Absolut & Tito’s, $3 Miller Lite after 9pm • Expanded craft beer selection • No Cover • Music videos featuring various DJs

COBALT/30 DEGREESDrag Yourself to Brunch at Level One, 11am-2pm and 2-4pm • Featuring Kristina Kelly and the Ladies of Illusion • Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys • Happy Hour: $3 Miller Lite, $4 Rail, $5 Call, 4-9pm • The Ladies of LURe present BARE Ladies Night • Featuring DJs Rosie and Keenan and the DystRucXion Dancers • Drink specials all night • Doors open 10pm • $7 cover before midnight, $10 cover after • 21+


DC EAGLEMr. DC Eagle 2016 Contest, hosted by IML 2015 Ramien Pierre • Spartan MC - Centaur MC - Onyx on Club Bar — $2 Bud Draughts • DC Leather Pride working Coat Check

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FREDDIE’S BEACH BARDrag Queen Broadway Brunch, 10am-3pm • Starring Freddie’s Broadway Babes • Crazy Hour, 4-7pm • Freddie’s Follies Drag Show, 8-10pm, hosted by Miss Destiny B. Childs • No Cover

GREEN LANTERNHappy Hour, 4-9pm • $5 Bacardi, all flavors, all night long

JR.’S$4 Coors, $5 Vodka Highballs, $7 Vodka Red Bulls

NELLIE’S SPORTS BARGuest DJs • Zing Zang Bloody Marys, Nellie Beer, House Rail Drinks and Mimosas, $4, 11am-5pm • Buckets of Beer, $15


TOWNDirty Pop Electro Dance Party, 10pm-close • Featuring DJ Drew G • Music and video down-stairs by DJ Wess • Drag Show starts at 10:30pm • Featuring special guest Summer Camp • Hosted by Lena Lett and featur-ing Miss Tatianna, Shi-Queeta-Lee, Epiphany B. Lee and Ba’Naka • Doors open 10pm • $12 Cover • 21+

TOWN PATIOOpen 10pm (entry through Town) • $12 Cover

ZIEGFELD’S/SECRETSMen of Secrets, 9pm • Guest dancers • Ladies of Illusion with host Ella Fitzgerald • Doors at 9 p.m., first show at 11:30 p.m. % DJs • Doors open 8pm • Cover 21+

SUN., 11.22.15

9 1/2Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 3-9pm • Multiple TVs showing movies, shows, sports • Expanded craft beer selection • No Cover

COBALT/30 DEGREES$4 Stoli, Stoli flavors and Miller Lite all day • Kickball Finale After Party • Homowood Karaoke, 10pm-close • No Cover • 21+


DC EAGLESunday Night at the Meat Rack — Buffet, 2-7pm • Sunday Football • Team DC hosts NFL Watch Party • DC Scandals on Club Bar — $2 Bud Draughts, 1pm • Highwaymen TNT host-ing Mr. DC Eagle Victory Party, 4pm


FREDDIE’S BEACH BARChampagne Brunch Buffet, 10am-3pm • Crazy Hour, 4-7pm • Karaoke, 8pm-1am

GREEN LANTERNHappy Hour, 4-9pm • Mama’s Trailer Park Karaoke, 9:30pm-close

JR.’SSunday Funday • Liquid Brunch • Doors open at 1pm • $2 Coors Lights and $3 Skyy (all flavors), all day and night

NELLIE’S SPORTS BARDrag Brunch, hosted by Shi-Queeta-Lee, 11am-3pm • $20 Brunch Buffet • House Rail Drinks, Zing Zang Bloody Marys, Nellie Beer and Mimosas, $4, 11am-close • Buckets of Beer, $15

NUMBER NINEPop Goes the World with Wes Della Volla at 9:30pm • Happy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 3-9pm • No Cover

ROCK HARD SUNDAYS@THE HOUSE NIGHTCLUB3530 Georgia Ave. NWDiverse group of all male, all nude dancers • Doors open 7pm • Shows all night until close, starting at 7:30pm • $5 Domestic Beer, $6 Imports • Happy Hour 7-8pm • $10 cover • For Table Reservations, 202-487-6646 • rock-harddc.com

TOWN PATIOOpen 2pm • Corn Hole, Flip Cup and Giant Jenga inside, 4pm • No Cover

ZIEGFELD’S/SECRETSAll male, nude dancers • Decades of Dance • DJ Tim-e in Secrets • Doors 9pm • Cover 21+

MON., 11.23.15


ANNIE’S4@4 Happy Hour, 4-7pm • $4 Small Plates, $4 Stella Artois, $4 House Wines, $4 Stolichnaya Cocktails, $4 Manhattans and Vodka Martinis

COBALT/30 DEGREESHappy Hour: $2 Rail, $3 Miller Lite, $5 Call, 4-9pm • Monday Night’s a Drag show, hosted by Kristina Kelly • Doors open at 10pm, show starts at 11pm • $3 Skyy Cocktails, $8 Skyy and Red Bull • $8 Long Islands • No Cover, 18+


DC EAGLESports Night • Monday Night Football • Happy Hour, 8-10pm • Jersey Night — support your favorite team • Free Pool all night • First 44 people in the door receive door prize


GREEN LANTERNHappy Hour all night long • Michael’s Open Mic Night Karaoke, 9:30pm-close

JR.’SHappy Hour: 2-for-1, 4-9pm • Showtunes Songs & Singalongs, 9pm-close • DJ James • $3 Draft Pints, 8pm-midnight

NELLIE’S SPORTS BARBeat the Clock Happy Hour — $2 (5-6pm), $3 (6-7pm), $4 (7-8pm) • Buckets of Beer $15 • Texas Hold’em Poker, 8pm • Dart Boards


TUES., 11.24.15


ANNIE’S4@4 Happy Hour, 4-7pm • $4 Stella Artois, $4 House Wines, $4 Stolichnaya Cocktails, $4 Manhattans and Vodka Martinis

COBALT/30 DEGREESHappy Hour: $2 Rail, $3 Miller Lite, $5 Call, 4-9pm • SIN Service Industry Night • $1 Rail Drinks all night



GREEN LANTERNHappy Hour all night long, 4pm-close

JR.’SBirdie La Cage Show, 10:30pm • Underground (Indie Pop/Alt/Brit Rock), 9pm-close • DJ Wes Della Volla • 2-for-1, 5pm-midnight

NELLIE’S SPORTS BARBeat the Clock Happy Hour — $2 (5-6pm), $3 (6-7pm), $4 (7-8pm) • Buckets of Beer $15 • Karaoke and Drag Bingo


NUMBER NINEHappy Hour: 2 for 1 on any drink, 5-9pm • No Cover • Safe Word: A Gay Spelling Bee, 8-11pm • Prizes to the top three spellers • After 9pm, $3 Absolut, Bulleit & Stella

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ANNIE’S4@4 Happy Hour, 4-7pm • $4 Stella Artois, $4 House Wines, $4 Stolichnaya Cocktails, $4 Manhattans and Vodka Martinis

COBALT/30 DEGREESHappy Hour: $2 Rail, $3 Miller Lite, $5 Call, 4-9pm • Night Before Thanksgiving Dance Party, 10pm • $4 Stoli and Stoli Flavors and Miller Lite • No Cover • 21+


FREDDIE’S BEACH BARCrazy Hour, 4-7pm • $6 Burgers • Drag Bingo Night, hosted by Ms. Regina Jozet Adams, 8pm • Bingo prizes • Karaoke, 10pm-1am

GREEN LANTERNHappy Hour all night long, 4pm-close

JR.’SBuy 1, Get 1 Free, 4-9pm • Trivia with MC Jay Ray, 8pm • The Feud: Drag Trivia, hosted by Ba’Naka, 10-11pm, with a $200 prize • $2 JR.’s Drafts and $4 Vodka ($2 with College ID or JR.’s Team Shirt)

NELLIE’S SPORTS BARSmartAss Trivia Night, 8pm and 9pm • Prizes include bar tabs and tick-ets to shows at the 9:30 Club • $15 Buckets of Beer for SmartAss Teams only • Bring a new team members and each get a free $10 Dinner


ZIEGFELD’S/SECRETSAll male, nude dancers • Shirtless Night, 10-11pm, 12-12:30am • Military Night, no cover with military ID • DJ Don T. in Secrets • 9pm • Cover 21+ l


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“Iacceptthisconditionnotasacurseorscourge,butratherasanopportunityandachallenge.

Anopportunitytohelpothers.”—CHARLIE SHEEN, in a letter published on NBC’s Today. Sheen has publicly disclosed that he is HIV positive, after learning of his

diagnosis in 2011. A recent article by a British tabloid forced Sheen’s hand, as well as several sex workers whothreatened to reveal his secret — costing him “countless millions” to silence them.

“Whatminoritiesdeserveprotection?What,it’suptometoidentifydeservingminorities?

Whataboutpederasts?Whataboutchildabusers?”—Supreme Court Justice ANTONIN SCALIA, speaking with students at Georgetown University, according to the NewYorkTimes.

Scalia — who opposes same-sex marriage and dissented from the Supreme Court’s majority decision in favorof it — questioned why the Constitution would protect gay people, but not child abusers.

“CaitlynJenneryoudonotunderstandwhatbeingawomanisaboutatall.”

—Charmed actress ROSE MCGOWAN, in a post on Facebook. McGowan took exception to Jenner winning a Glamour Woman of the Year award. “You’re a woman now? Well fucking learn that we have had a VERY different experience

than your life of male privilege,” she continued.

“WastherenowomaninAmerica,ortherestoftheworld,

moredeservingthanthisman?”—JAMES SMITH, husband of Moira Smith — an NYPD police officer and the only female officer to die during the 9/11 attacks in

New York. Writing on Facebook, Smith has returned his wife’s posthumous Glamour Woman of the Year awardafter Caitlyn Jenner’s win. He called it a “slap in the face” to his wife’s memory.

“Idon’twanttosaywhoitwaswith,butIjustshot

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for Looking, which was cancelled by HBO after two seasons, and promised that the intense sex scenesit became known for will be present.



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