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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...

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Cherry'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...

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Cherry 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...

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The 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...

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Good 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...

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Cherry 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...

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Cherry 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,...

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Very 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...

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Cherry 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...

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Montreal 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...

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Cherry’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...

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Cherry 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...

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Budding Cherry

The Cherry Fund aims to warm spirits this weekend with a preview The post Budding Cherry appeared first on Metro Weekly.

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Pride 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...

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Cherry 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...

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Barcelona 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.

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Cherry 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.

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Cherry 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.

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Cherry 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...

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Cherry 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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