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Here's your Metro Weekly Sneak Peek for April 17, 2008.

COVER STORY | Cherry 2008
Get ready for Cherry Fever as D.C.'s annual party returns to the season that started it all -- spring. Featuring interviews with DJs Mark Anthony, Oscar G and Jason Horswill. PLUS: The return of the legendary Circuit Mom.

By Doug Rule

Cover photography by Todd Franson.

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GAUGE | The Problem Solver
When Brian Watson sees a problem, he wants to fix it. That's one reason the D.C. activist is one of six to be honored this week by the Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance. By Yusef Najafi.

GAUGE | Accomplishments and Challenges
Equality Maryland counts a significant legislative victory in 2008, but is preparing to keep fighting for transgender equality. By Yusef Najafi

THIS WEEK'S COLUMNS: Sean Bugg's Buggery and Will O'Bryan's Stonewall Baby

SCENE | Ward Morrison
Country Hoe-Down on the Potomac
Phase 1
Blowoff

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DOMESTIC PARTNER

CARS | No Tops Allowed
Sunny weather means it's time for open skies -- check out these four hot and affordable convertibles. By Sean Bugg

Also: Spree looks at exotic décor choices for the home, plus Carrie Megginson's weekly Horoscope, exclusive to Metro Weekly.

ARTS & LEISURE

ARTS FEATURE | Final Bow
Scott Barker prepares to conduct his last concert with the D.C. Different Drummers Symphonic Band. By Yusef Najafi

FILM | Tim Plant
With its well-known cast, Smart People strives to be quirky and original, but winds up being sophomoric and common.

MUSIC | Doug Rule
Lewis's Spirit is too derivative to inspire much cheering, while Wright is the kind of singer we need to hear more of.

Plus: Out On the Town arts calendar, including our new Dining Guide.

NIGHTLIFE

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HEARSAY
17th Street Birthday Bar Crawl... Preppies overrrun the Duplex Diner... A trip to New York's Black Party....

FILTH | Billy Masters
From Crabbs to Cooper, all the latest gossip you want to hear. And repeat.

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Also: Last Word

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