Cherry Changes
Over the years, Cherry has had its share of high-profile moments and controversies. News of the past couple years is that D.C.'s annual dance benefit has been a shadow of its former self. And this...
View ArticleCherry's New Taste
''People should expect a different look from what they normally see,'' says Cherry Fund co-chair Allen Sexton, talking about the nonprofit organization's annual weekend event. This year's parties are...
View ArticleCherry 2010 Events
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 Opening Party with DJ Jason Royce from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mova, 1435 P St. NW. Free. FRIDAY, APRIL 9 Third Annual Cherry Bachelor Auction with various D.C.-area titleholders and hosted...
View ArticleThe Musical Empowerment of Deborah Cox
''A lot of people say, 'Man, you sound like you're going through it,'' says singer-songwriter Deborah Cox. You can sense the concern just from a glance at some of her singles' titles: ''Who Do U...
View ArticleGood Medicine
Ask Mahmoud ''Moody'' Mustafa how it is that he became the doctor on call for so many visiting celebrities to D.C., and he laughs. ''[A] self-fulfilling prophecy,'' he says. ''If you're a big rock star...
View ArticleCherry Weekend 2011
Thursday, March 31 PRE-GAMENellie's900 U St. NW6:30pm-9:30pmPass Pickup and Ticket SalesDJ Nick Centrik PurcellTickets and VIP Host Pass on saleAppetizers and giveawaysNo Cover IGNITION Cobalt1639 R...
View ArticleCherry Blast!
''I'm really glad Cherry stepped out and got Oscar G, somebody a little bit different as far as the gay circuit goes,'' says Alyson Calagna. Calagna certainly knows from the gay circuit. These days,...
View ArticleVery Cherry
For the first time in many years, the hit radio station Hot 99.5 has been touting Cherry as an HIV/AIDS dance benefit, mentioning it as part of its community calendar. It's just one of the ways...
View ArticleCherry Blossoms
''I went to great lengths to try and recruit a drum troupe,'' James Decker says. Turns out, the co-chair of the Cherry Fund didn't have to search far at all to find an organization to perform at this...
View ArticleMontreal Magic
''Definitely Peter. You can say that's my biggest influence,'' Alain Jackinsky says, referring to the legendary DJ Peter Rauhofer. ''I've been influenced by him since I was a kid.'' That might come as...
View ArticleCherry’s Blossom Is Back
”After such a brutal winter, D.C. deserves a special weekend,” says the Cherry Fund’s James Decker. Of course, the weekend he has in mind will require just a little more patience. But Kurt Graves...
View ArticleCherry Fund Bears Fruit for Local Organizations
The Cherry Fund, the local not-for-profit all-volunteer organization that holds charity dance events to raise funds for HIV/AIDS service organizations, will host a beneficiary reception on July 15 at...
View ArticleBudding Cherry
The Cherry Fund aims to warm spirits this weekend with a preview The post Budding Cherry appeared first on Metro Weekly.
View ArticlePride AfterHours, and at All Hours
When it’s all said and done, everyone in D.C. this weekend should have a gay ole time — and not just those who hit the many not-to-be-missed festivities at D.C.’s gay bars. It turns out, most of D.C.’s...
View ArticleCherry Fund raises largest cash haul in recent years
2015 marked another successful year for the Cherry Fund. The not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization has raised a record amount from its charity dance events. In total, it will award $17,000 to six...
View ArticleBarcelona Beatmaker: Ivan Gomez plays at Cherry this weekend
Making his Cherry debut, Ivan Gomez follows in the footsteps of his idol Peter Rauhofer The post Barcelona Beatmaker: Ivan Gomez plays at Cherry this weekend appeared first on Metro Weekly.
View ArticleCherry 2017: Calendar of Every Party and Event
Your guide to Cherry 2017, including DJs, pool parties and afterparties The post Cherry 2017: Calendar of Every Party and Event appeared first on Metro Weekly.
View ArticleCherry 2017: Gay Dance Party Returns This Weekend
For 21 years, Cherry has provided a solid weekend of DJs, dancing, and raising money for a worthy cause. The post Cherry 2017: Gay Dance Party Returns This Weekend appeared first on Metro Weekly.
View ArticleCherry Fund to donate more than $50,000 to local D.C. nonprofits
Money is intended for organizations engaged in HIV/AIDS initiatives or mental health and suicide prevention efforts The post Cherry Fund to donate more than $50,000 to local D.C. nonprofits appeared...
View ArticleCherry Weekend 2019: Your Complete Guide to Cherrypop
This year's benefit-raising Cherry event promises to be bigger and better than ever The post Cherry Weekend 2019: Your Complete Guide to Cherrypop appeared first on Metro Weekly.
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