Women's Nightlife Bares Their Appreciation
The Ladies of LURe celebrate Police Week
By Katy Ray
Grab your furry handcuffs, dust off that sexy police uniform you wore last Halloween, and join the Ladies of LURe this Saturday, May 18 as they host their annual BARE: Police Appreciation Night, a culminating celebration of National Police Week. Hosted at Cobalt, this night offers more than just your typical Saturday night out. The Ladies of LURe have coordinated an event that provides women in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area with the chance to party with a purpose. This time, they are honoring those who selflessly serve and sacrifice for the safety and solidarity of our community.
Back to the ’80s
Accent your wardrobe with a flash from the past
By Abbie Elliott, Tagg Magazine
The Sex in the City prequel, The Carrie Diaries, features the styles of the 1980s. But, the characters’ fashion-forward looks can easily be translated for today. Movies like Heathers, Pretty in Pink, and The Breakfast Club inspired the current ’80s twist—think 1980s gone classy, versus trashy.
Health and Community Organizations Come Together for TransPride
By Katy Ray
Since its inception in 2007, Capital TransPride has continued to provide the Washington D.C. transgender community and its allies with a safe and open forum to connect with one another. The event gives participants access to receive support and services, and learn about various issues facing the transgender community. This year the 2013 Capital TransPride event will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National City Christian Church in Thomas Circle.Memorial Service in Dupont Circle for Master Cpl. Sandy Rogers
Honoring fallen LGBT officers and their partners
By Jade Salazar
National Police Week in Washington, D.C. normally means a fun week full of police-themed dance parties for people affiliated and unaffiliated with the force. The week has a lot more meaning to those serving their communities and their families.