Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington

Published on December 10, 2009, 1:15am

I love to sing, but I'm no Susan Boyle. And until recently, I thought the shower was the only suitable place for my inner-diva. I was wrong. I found another place where I can sing without hesitation or fear of disapproval. It happened on a recent Tuesday evening with the Lesbian and Gay Chorus of Washington. Singing with the other 20 or so members of the chorus at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop in Southeast during the LGCW's regular rehearsal, ...[more]

Us Helping Us Stretching

Exercise group meets weekly on Saturday mornings

Published on October 1, 2009, 12:00am

Besides coffee and a shower, I don't have time for anything else in the morning before jumping into the daily grind. That's my excuse for not stretching every morning. And while I do a quick three-minute stretch at the gym, I get the feeling -- especially when trying to touch my toes without bending my knees -- that I'm not elongating my muscles as often as I should. After all, it's common knowledge that it pays to stretch: You reduce ...[more]

The Ushers

GLBT theater enthusiasts have been attending plays for the past two decades

Published on September 17, 2009, 12:00am

To see or not to see? That is the question you may ask yourself if you want to see a play and can't persuade friends to tag along. If you're like me, you probably wouldn't like going to the show alone. The good news is, if you live locally, you don't ever have to. The Ushers, a group for GLBT theater enthusiasts, have been attending plays in the area and in New York City for the past two decades -- ...[more]