Seattle Gay News
Issue 18, Volume 44, April 29, 2016
Arts & Entertainment
Rihanna gives memorable, Patti LuPone puts on a damn fine concert superstar performance by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer PATTI LUPONE “DON’T MONKEY WITH BROADWAY” EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS April 21
Rihanna – Photo by Anti
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer RIHANNA KEY ARENA April 24
This is the Rihanna I came to see. A mega star who can deliver a quality show. A diva off stage, yet a pro on stage. A girl that can actually sing and perform, not just look pretty.
Patti LuPone – pattilupone.com
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Patti LuPone appeared at the Edmonds Center for the Performing Arts. Her magnificently powerful voice was easily heard throughout, as Ms. LuPone brought to life her in concert show, “Don’t Monkey With Broadway.” Assisted by a single piano player and the local vocal groups Captain Smartypants and Sensible Shoes, Ms. LuPone graciously celebrated her birthday (April 21) by giving the Edmonds’ audience a gift; she put on one damn fine concert. Opening with Cole Porter’s “Don’t Monkey With Broadway,” Ms. LuPone took to the stage and ruled it. Explaining the current production was a newly expanded incarnation of her previous in concert show, “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda… have played that part,” she sang songs from shows she’s both apsee PATTI LUPONE page 5
May is Trans Arts Month The Architecture in Seattle of Family and the Art of Self-Discovery Next month people in Seattle will be getting a lot more chances to hear stories from trans artists. Gay City, Gender Justice League, and Three Dollar Bill Cinema are proud to present Trans Arts Month, featuring performing arts, visual art, film, and more in a month long series of events celebrating the beauty and diversity of work by trans artists. “When it comes down to it, Trans Arts Month is an opportunity to humanize trans artists,” said Gay City Youth Arts Coordinator Ebo Barton. “Art doesn’t have to be highminded, and sometimes it’s just telling a story about yourself.”
Trans Art Month – Courtesy of Gay City
The month kicks off with “The Enchanted Life and Temporary Death of Sadie December.” “Trans art is essential, not only for our community to survive but to thrive,” said Dorothy Frances Kent when asked about her semi-autobisee TRANS ART MONTH page 18
The Marshall-Ward family – Courtesy of Architecture of Family
On Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7 and May 13 & 14, at 7:30 p.m. at All Pilgrims Christian Church (500 Broadway E. at E. Republican St.) Stephen Marshall-Ward presents “The Architecture of Family & the Art of Self-Discovery” – a transformative story of coming out, rebuilding family, and
celebrating life together.
What is it? “The Architecture of Family & the Art of Self-Discovery” is a multi-media production that tells the story of how one man, rooted in see ARCHITECTURE page 4
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When the pop-R&B queen appeared at Key Arena in 2013, she wasn’t even close to peak form. It was a lazy performance that lacked any real energy, a concert that suggested Rihanna was either half asleep or had too many shots in the dressing room before going on stage. But on Sunday night. at the same venue to another packed house, it was a completely different story. The show opened promptly at 9:30 p.m. with Rihanna surprising fans by walking through the main floor up to a high platform situated about two-thirds towards the back of the arena. Wearing a white hoodedrobe ensemble with matching white boots that extended up to her hamstrings and a grey leotard, she belted out the opening number, “Stay,” as everyone screamed in excitement. She pulled back the hood and stepped onto a glass-enclosed portable catwalk to sing the next song, “Love the Way You Lie,” parading back and forth above the audience’s heads. Bumping and grinding, swerving her hips and leaning her body back on the raised catwalk, Rihanna teased the crowd with her sex appeal, and she has lots of it. Still on the catwalk, she rolled into an intense rendition of “Woo” off her latest album Anti, which is a decent listen as a recording, yet not too impressive, though in concert all of the songs sounded amazing. “Seattle, I’ve been waiting for y’all!” yelled the Barbadian beauty to a loud arena. She continued with “Sex with Me,” before making her way to the end stage and performing “Birthday Cake” with her futuristic-dressed backup dancers, while “Bitch Better Have My Money” was done with the arena lights on. A full band and three supporting vocalists took up the center of stage, which rose up and down throughout the night, and it was surrounded by a series of platforms that formed a square-like shape and then ran the length of either side of the floor. There were several costume changes, but not nearly as many as I’d expected; certainly less than Madonna or Katy Perry had in their shows. Rihanna changed into a coffee-toned cape and body suit outfit with a heavy stitch pattern for “Goodnight Gotham,” “Consideration” and a medley of “Live Your Life”/ Run This Town”/”All of the Lights.” “We’re taking it back, Seattle,” said Rihanna and then performed “Umbrella,” although it wasn’t the entire song, just half of it. Ditto for “Rude Boy” and “Work,” except for those two numbers the stage was adorned with three giant cocoon-like pods that glowed in various bright colors. After singing “Desperado,” another cut from Anti, the Grammy winner asked
the audience, “How many of you actually bought that shit?” referring to those who may have downloaded it for free. The concert went into club mode when Rihanna did an electronic-house version of “We Found Love” and an all-out techno rendition of “Where Have You Been.” “Seattle, I don’t want you looking at your phones unless you’re recording me, or on Instagram,” Rihanna told everybody with a devilish grin, though I’m pretty sure she meant it. Fans lit up Key Arena with their cell phones as Rihanna serenaded them with “Diamonds”; oddly, real sudsy foam slid down a wall-sized plastic curtain in the background and continued sliding down for the remainder of the show. “Diamonds” brought the main set to a finish. For an encore, RiRi sang “FourFiveSeconds,” which had been performed a week before in the same venue by another one of its collaborators, Paul McCartney. “Love on the Brain” and the night’s closing number, “Kiss It Better,” were also included in this bonus portion of the concert. There were a few noticeable songs absent from the set list, such as “Disturbia,” “Don’t Stop the Music,” “Russian Roulette,” “Only Girl in the World” and “SOS,” but overall it was a nice selection of hits.
Rihanna – Photo by Anti
Although the performance clocked in at just 90 minutes with the encore, it was the kind of show fans were hoping and expecting to experience. Rihanna was not only focused and very present, she was also really interactive and playful with the audience, and she appeared happy on stage, in contrast to three years ago when she seemed robotic and distant. If I don’t see Rihanna live ever again, I’m happy that I was at Key Arena on Sunday night. She slayed it!
Rihanna – Photo by Anti
Rihanna – Photo by Anti
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OUTBOUND: T-Mobile Arena and The Park are the latest attractions to open in Las Vegas
T-Mobile Arena – destination360.com
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer There’s always something new opening in Las Vegas – a casino-resort, celebrity chef restaurant, swanky nightclub, theatrical show, or thrill ride. But on April 6, 2016 Sin City unlocked the doors to a brand new entertainment complex, billed jointly as T-Mobile Arena and The Park. The 650,000 square foot arena, located across the street from the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, was christened by hometown rock band The Killers, who performed to a sold out crowd on opening night with special appearances by Blue Man Group and Las Vegas icon Wayne Newton. The following night, pop star Ariana Grande teamed up with hip hop act Nicki Minaj for another sold out concert inside the arena, which boasts a seating capacity between 12,000 to 20,000 depending on whether the performance is an end-stage or in-the-round show. For sporting events, the number of seats ranges from
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fundamentalism, came out to his family and how they navigated the path of becoming the loving, supportive family they are today. The production will feature video interview clips of the family, live original choral music, and sets designed to usher the audience into the narrative. It will be an evening of documentary-style film alternating with stunning, original, live choral music featuring the voices of reSound, a Northwest Chamber Ensemble, and Dave Beck, cellist. The family’s story Stephen was born into a fundamentalist home, the son of a Baptist preacher. Though he gave the appearance of being the perfect preacher’s son, he knew early on that he was gay. He stayed closeted out of fear and shame, eventually attending and graduating from militantly fundamentalist Bob Jones University with his high school sweet-
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17,500 (hockey) to 19,000 (basketball) to 20,000 (boxing/UFC). Designed by Populous and costing $375 million, T-Mobile Arena is a state-of-the-art venue that includes 44 luxury suites nestled between the lower and upper bowls, plus 8 “Bunker Suites” found at either side of the arena’s main floor, 6 Arena Grand Opera Boxes (loge boxes), 4 Opera Boxes (standard loge boxes), Terrace Table and multiple lounges and eateries are found throughout the venue. The poshest bar in the arena, if you want to enjoy cocktails before and during scheduled events, is Hyde Lounge on the Tower Level, or fifth floor, split into the Grey Goose Nest and Stella Artois Loft. The views from the lounge are spectacular, and ticketed guests can mosie up to the area at any time during the performance. But while the views are unparalleled, the sound up there is not good quality, so I recommend grabbing a quick drink and heading back to your assigned seat for a better concert experience. Inside the arena, walkways and stairwells
heart Brenda. The two married shortly after graduation and started a family. Eventually Stephen confessed his orientation, and after years of incredibly destructive conversion therapy trying to “fix” Stephen and save their marriage, they divorced. For some families, this is where the story ends: everyone walks away bitterly, feeling hurt and betrayed. In the Marshall family, though, this is where the story truly starts. Soon after the divorce, Stephen met his now-husband James, and they have been happily partnered and married for over 15 years. Through those years, Stephen, James, and Brenda created a strong, new relationship based on honesty, love, and support while raising Stephen and Brenda’s two sons. The culture wars in the United States have been growing increasingly divisive, but Stephen’s family proves that reconciliation and mutually supportive relationships can be created and nurtured over tremendous rifts if people are willing to listen, love, and forgive.
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are generous in space, unlike Key Arena here in Seattle that gets extremely crowded for some events because of narrower pathways. Just to throw out some numbers, the venue is equipped with 62 restrooms, 14 refreshment stands, 12 elevators, 10 escalators and 820 Toshiba LCD video displays. Adjacent to T-Mobile Arena is The Park, an immersive outdoor dining and entertainment area with places to eat and drink, space to gather and public art displays to peruse that opened two days before the arena. It’s a terrific spot to breeze through on the way to an event, especially if you’re hungry or thirsty. Shake Shack, Bruxie and California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) are worth going into, and though Sake Rok provides a fun environment, it’s a bit obnoxious with mediocre food, so be warned. My favorite restaurant at The Park is Beerhaus, serving rotisserie sandwiches and house-made brats and dogs with all-organic meats, as well as pretzels with beer cheese dip and an excellent selection of brews on tap to wash everything down. While waiting for your order, Beerhaus has a shuffleboard, foosball and ping-pong tables, Jenga blocks, plus board games handed out from a rolling cart by restaurant staff, to pass the time. The Mojave Desert-inspired landscape of The Park features over 200 trees and plants, plus natural vegetation like agave, yucca and mesquites. There are also two 8-feet tall by 100-feet long water walls, more than 1,000 tons and 600 geometric pieces of red-meta quartzite stones brought in directly from Las Vegas’ Rock quarry. But what will probably most catch your attention are a pair of art installations, the first being unique, enormous shade structures lining the pathway of The Park up to T-Mobile Arena standing between 55 to 75 feet tall and weighing up to 44,000 pounds each, and the second is Bliss Dance,
a modern sculpture by artist Marco Cochrane of a woman overlooking visitors at 40 feet tall that comes to great life at sunset when she is illuminated with 3,000 LED lights. When you cross over from The Park to TMobile Arena, on opposite sides of a winding street, you’ll come to the two-acre open-air Toshiba Plaza, which serves as the entryway to the arena and can be used as additional event space by the performers or sponsors for any of the concerts. It features three separate stages and lots of roaming ground for guests to hang out before or after the show, and it’s beautifully surrounded by planters and indigenous sandstone boulders framing the perimeter of the plaza. Complimentary to everyone, inside the arena and at The Park, is WiFi access. That’s something I wish Key Arena and Seattle Center offered, but disappointedly don’t. Again, there are dining and drinking options in the arena, including the Jack Daniel’s Lounge with premium food and beverage menus, yet I was underwhelmed by the overall selection and thought it was too pricey, therefore I suggest chowing down at any of the restaurants at The Park, or along The Strip, before going into the show. Upcoming events at T-Mobile Arena include Billy Joel (April 30), Dixie Chicks (July 16), Gwen Stefani (August 19), Coldplay (September 1) and Carrie Underwood (November 26). The Pac-12 Men’s Basketball tournament is set to take place at the arena next year and it’s expected, yet not officially confirmed, that the iHeartRadio Music Festival will relocate to T-Mobile from the MGM this summer. For more information on the venue or events, visit t-mobilearena.com, and for a listing of restaurants at The Park go to theparkvegas.com.
We want this story to be an example to broken families, even deeply shattered ones, that it is possible to heal and love each other.
invited and encouraged to attend, including the following who might be most interested: people who are struggling with marginalized identities, the families of such people, and members of churches that are grappling with issues of sexual identity.
Who’s involved? The creator and executive director of the show is Stephen Marshall-Ward (www. StephenMarshall-Ward.com). The music will be performed by reSound, a Northwest Chamber Ensemble (www.reSoundSings. org), and Dave Beck, cellist. Why “Architecture of Family?” You can think about building family the same way you build a house. Is the foundation strong? Is it open and light-filled? Is there enough room for everyone? Whether it’s biological, adoptive, or chosen family, the principles are the same. Who is the show for? The production is being presented in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. All are
Tickets and more information Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/2513577 or architectureoffamily. bpt.me. For more information, please visit www.architectureoffamily.com. You can also find us on Facebook (Facebook.com/ ArchitectureofFamily) and Twitter (@ArchOfFam #archOfFam). “The Architecture of Family” is a project of the Institute for Social Change through the Arts (ISCA), a ministry of All Pilgrims Christian Church. Courtesy of The Architecture of Family Project
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My Name is Asher Lev at New Century Theatre Company by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer MY NAME IS ASHER LEV NEW CENTURY THEATRE COMPANY Through May 21 “My name is Asher Lev,” he begins, and assures us he is the painter of the “crucifix paintings.” We (apparently) know all about them. Thus begins the new play at New Century Theatre Company named My Name is Asher Lev that feels like an older story. It’s adapted from an acclaimed Chaim Potok book of the same title, though the adaptation by Aaron Posner is only several years old. Coincidentally, we can see another Aaron Posner adaptation across town at ACT, Stupid Fucking Bird. It’s a unique opportunity that Seattle theaters sometimes accidentally give us to get to know a playwright more deeply by seeing two or more of his/her (but usually his) plays almost at once. Both plays focus on “art” and making it or living it or being compelled by it, but discuss “art” in very different ways. In fact, Stupid Fucking Bird, while based
My Name is Asher Lev – New Century Theatre Company
on an older text (Chekhov’s The Seagull), is much more distinctly modern than My Name is Asher Lev. The NCTC production is deliberately more time-atmospheric, though the ideas embedded are not at all time-limited. Potok created a fictional artist who grows up in a Hasidic Jewish family in the ’50s. The time period is from about five years old to about mid-twenties. Hasidic Jews are a particular Orthodox sect that were founded around a particular
Conner Neddersen and Hansamy Altwiesthone in My Name is Asher Lev – Photo by Elise Bakketun
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peared in (usually singing other characters’ songs), and those not yet accomplished. Ms. LuPone sang songs from the repertoires of Rodgers & Hart, as well as Rodgers & Hammerstein. When the Diva of Broadway took on the heavy patter song of, “If You Hadn’t But You Did” (Comden/Green & Jule Styne) from Two on the Aisle, it was the first glimpse into the incredible night ahead. Taking a moment to show a softer side, Ms. LuPone serenaded the audience with “Easy to Be Hard” from the rock musical, Hair. As could be expected, she covered several songs from the vast Stephen Sondheim songbook. From the show Company, she
sang “Another Hundred People,” while from West Side Story (a show she professed was one she loved) she did the difficult duet (with herself no less), “A Boy Like That.” From her Tony Award-winning performance in Gypsy (Sondheim/Style) she sang “Some People.” She even included an extremely moving monologue from the rarely seen show, Working (Studs Terkel). With the chorus of Captain Smartypants (whom Ms. LuPone “accidentally” referred to as “Captain Spankypants”) and Sensible Shoes behind her, Ms. LuPone crooned through The Robber Bridegroom’s (Alfred Ulry/Robert Waldman) “Sleepy Man” – a role she was Tony-nominated for in 1976, and also On the Town’s (Bernstein/Comden/Green) “Some Other Time.” They also backed her up on a song from her 1988
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charismatic Rabbi (in Yiddish Rebbe – pronounced reh-bee) and while embracing a very strict interpretation of Orthodoxy, they also include an element of joy in their religion, even ecstasy. But embracing art like paintings is not particularly a part of the aesthetic. When young Asher finds a compulsion to draw, it is not honored as anything but a waste of time. So, immediately, Asher’s compulsion puts him at odds with most of his family’s and community’s priorities and approval. Even when they begin to acknowledge a real talent, they are mystified by his drawing of the human body or copying other art in museums to learn from them. But when they find that he is drawn to crucifixes, the shit really hits the fan. There are many layers of honor and complication in this brief (90 minute) play. Asher (played by Conner Neddersen) is not rejecting of his faith or his family, but is put in a position that challenges both areas despite his lack of intention. His father (played by Bradford Farwell) makes a very clear statement about how deeply wounding the symbol of the cross is to Jews who are still reeling from the effects of the Holocaust and the pogroms of Russia, the specter of the world trying to wipe Jews from its face. Asher’s mother (played by Amy Thone) is stuck trying to placate both sides of the small
family, understanding both of them. Unfortunately, this underwritten role just ends up being a placeholder for all the women in the play. Thone does a fine job with an understated presence, but there just isn’t much else she can do. Farwell gets to play a number of other men in Asher’s life, and is especially fun as Kahn, an older painter/mentor who knows what the “real” world holds for Asher. There is an exploration about “art” and what it reflects and what it demands. Here in particular is where we get to know more about writer Posner and his own ideas, too. There is also the conflict between kids and parents, religion and secular life, being true to your community or true to yourself. You’ll walk away with a lot to think about. If you are Jewish and going to this very Jewish play, and hoping you’ll hear Yiddish accents and pronunciations, I’ll quote Jesus to you, “Forgive them, they know not what they do.” For more information, go to www. wearenctc.org or call 253-906-3348.
Tony-nominated performance from Anything Goes, “Blow, Gabriel, Blow”; the two choirs adding beautiful harmony to Ms. LuPone’s leading vocals. Although additional songs might have been expected, (“Rose’s Turn/Everything’s Coming Up Roses” from Gypsy or anything from her incredible (and 2011 Tony-nominated) performance in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), there was NO disappointment with anything Ms. LuPone presented on that stage. Two numbers that were sung brought unanimous and deserved applause from a grateful audience excited to hear them. The music only barely started from Stephen Schwartz’s beautifully haunting “Meadowlark,” a song from the musical The Baker’s Wife that has become somewhat a part of
theatrical urban legend, when the audience exploded with approval. Even that didn’t compare when Ms. LuPone ended Part One of the evening’s venue with her 1980 Tony Award-winning performance hit, “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina.” It was also from Evita (and after the two choirs and audience sang “Happy Birthday”) that Ms. LuPone returned to the stage to perform her encore, “What’s New, Buenos Aires.” There is a reason why Ms. LuPone has legendary Broadway status; the girl can sing! Her voice is powerful, precise and can easily dominate any song it chooses. Whether Ms. LuPone was belting out a signature hit or crooning a peaceful lullaby, she put on a damn good concert, with her warning loud and clear: “Don’t Monkey With Broadway!
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May theater: Chock full of choices by Miryam Gordon, SGN A&E Writer There are some “big” shows opening this month. A sprawling adaptation of a sprawling The Brothers K at Book-It, and a huge effort for Billy Elliot at Village… Intiman’s festival kicks off… and plenty more. May is coming for ya! The Brothers K, Part One: Strike Zones and Part Two: The Left Stuff, Book-It Repertory, 5/3-6/26 (in repertory). This two-part adaptation (similar to Book-It’s work last year on Kavalier and Clay) encapsulates the sprawling tale of four brothers, influenced by a strong father, that spans the middle decades of the 20th century. The Chance family in Camas, Washington is baseball-immersed, but the story includes the interplay of faith and spirituality, war and politics, family, and love. The title also refers to notifying a ball thrown as a strike, with either a forward or backward “K”. A cast of 26 actors play 83 roles in two full-length parts. (Options for seeing both parts in one day are available.) http://book-it.org/the-brothers-k/ Romeo and Juliet, Seattle Shakespeare Company, 5/4-22 (at Cornish Playhouse) You know Shakespeare’s doomed lovers. For a new take, Seattle Shakespeare Company will construct a playing space on the stage with audience members on both sides watching the game/play unfold. Director Vanessa Miller has added two characters to the production: Fate and Dream who operate outside the “game,” manipulating the action on the stage and serving as game masters. http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/
Bernie’s Apt. – Photo by Maryssa Lagervall
Bernie’s Apt., eSe Teatro, 5/6-28 (at ACTlab) Rose Cano’s world premiere play, directed by Julie Beckman, is a modern-day Latin-American exploration of Lorca’s classic tale The House of Bernarda Alba. Instead of being confined by the strict codes of conduct of the early 1900s, the women in Bernie’s Apt. find themselves isolated by cultural oppression, house arrest, physical ailments, and failed foster care. Bernie, the matriarch of the family is responsible for a
biological daughter, foster daughters and an aging mother. At once tragic and darkly comedic, Bernie’s Apt. offers a unique perspective into social factors that cause some contemporary women to feel trapped. http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/OnStage/BerniesApt#About
and a naïve journalist try to find out what’s true and what’s not in Lin Bo’s prison story they have just published. But playwright Christopher Chen isn’t finished with us, not by a long shot. http://www.seattlepublictheater.org/20152016-mainstage-season/
The Realization of Emily Linder, Taproot Theatre Company, 5/11-6/11 Emily Linder believes she knows the time of her death. Summoning her daughters to share her news, she has a list for them to accomplish within the week. A new caregiver calls Emily’s bluff and teaches her a lesson or two. A quirky comedy. http://taproottheatre.org/
Stick Fly, Intiman Theatre, 5/24-6/19 (at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute) A play about secrets, family tensions, race and privilege, the play invites you to peer into the vacation home and life of an affluent African-American family as two brothers introduce their girlfriends to their parents for the first time. The LeVays’ relaxing weekend takes a turn as family members clash during conversations about class and secrets unravel. http://www.intiman.org/2016-festivalstick-fly/ (single tickets on sale May 4)
Billy Elliot, the Musical, Village Theatre, Issaquah: 5/12-7/3, Everett: 7/8-31 Based on the film, this Elton John musical won 10 Tony Awards. Set amidst the chaos of the 1984 miners’ strike in northern England, the story revolves around the motherless Billy Elliot, who stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community – while changing his life forever. The role of Billy requires singing, dancing, emoting, and a great deal of skill and stamina, as well as the maturity to work in a high-intensity professional production. Village has cast four local boys to play Billy and trained them for the last six months. http://villagetheatre.org/billy-elliot.php Caligula, Arouet, 5/13-28 (at Ballard Underground) Caligula is a French absurdist play based on the tyrannical Roman emperor. Arouet will place the story in a modern, hyper-nationalistic fictional Roman Empire. Inspired by Kanye West, memes, “Game of Thrones,” cat photos, Tarantino, and T-Swifty, Arouet will be taking this classic play on a culty blood-stained pop art joyride. http://arouet.us
Chris Morson, Spencer Hamp, Riley Shanahan, Trevor Cushman in The Brothers K. – Photo by John Ulman
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Caught, Seattle Public Theater, 5/19-6/5 Layers are peeled in this play. A reverie on China and its relationship to art… First layer begins with an onstage art exhibition, a gallery to walk through before being seated. Second layer: an autobiographical lecture by the artist of these works, Lin Bo. Third layer: an editor of the New Yorker
Psycho Beach Party, Fantastic.Z, 5/266/11 (at Eclectic Theater) A spoof of the teenage beach and surfing movies of the 1960’s. Chicklet wants to learn to surf like one of the guys. But unbeknownst to her friends, Chicklet has a split personality. Think Beach Blanket Bingo meets All About Eve meets Gidget.... on acid. http://www.fantasticz.org/ Creature, Theater Schmeater, 5/27-6/25 By former Seattleite (and Obie winner) Heidi Schreck, the play is set in 1400 and Margery Kempe, new mother, mayor’s daughter, and successful brewery proprietor has a vision. But can anyone tell if it’s a visit from Jesus, or a deception of Satan? Schreck’s script, offered in surprisingly modern terms, draws a portrait of a woman trapped between irreconcilable worlds: secular and profane or spiritual and sacred. Either could get her burnt at the stake. https://www.schmeater.org/season/2016/ creature The Mystery of Love & Sex, ACT Theatre, 5/27-6/26 A coming-of-age story that challenges the heart of a modern family, as childhood friends Charlotte and Jonny begin a romance when they go off to college. Written by Bathsheba Doran (“Boardwalk Empire,” “Smash,” and “Masters of Sex” contributor.) http://www.acttheatre.org/
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Dolly Parton, Gwen Stefani and Meghan Trainor announce Seattle concerts
Dolly Parton – dollyparton.com
Hellooooo, Dolly! Country music icon Dolly Parton has included Seattle – well, Kent – on her upcoming “Pure & Simple Tour.” The legendary singer-songwriter will perform such classic hits as “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Little Sparrow” and “Coat of Many Colors” at the ShoWare Center on September 21. Tickets are on sale now at showarecenter.com/ events. Parton will also perform the following night, September 22, in Spokane at the Northern Quest Casino, for anyone wishing to hop a quick flight across the state to see her there. Anyone wishing to attend the Kent show without a car, know that the ShoWare Center is accessible by Sound Transit and Metro, either by Sounder train or bus.
Gwen and Eve tour – thatgrapejuice.com
“The Voice” coach and No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani is headed to the Emerald City as well, set to perform at Key Arena with special guest Eve on August 24 as part of her “This Is What The Truth Feels Like Tour.” The three-time Grammy winner’s much anticipated road outing kicks off July 12 in Boston with planned stops in 27 cities, including Tampa, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas and Las Vegas. “What Are You Waiting For?” “Hollaback Girl,” “Rich Girl,” “Sweet Escape,” “Cool” and “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” (with Eve) are among the songs likely to be on Stefani’s set list. Tickets for the concert are on sale now at LiveNation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 1-800-7453000.
Megan Trainor’s The Untouchable Tour – krbe.com
Also, coming this way is newly crowned Best New Artist Grammy winner Meghan Trainor, scheduled to appear July 16 at WaMu Theater. The Seattle show is the second date on her tour, featuring special guest Hailee Steinfeld, the Oscar nominated actress from True Grit who launched a music career last year. Trainor officially announced “The Untouchable Tour” on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which will land in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Atlanta, New York City and Orlando, to name a few cities. Tickets for the concert are on sale now at LiveNation.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone 1-800-7453000.
The Bumbershoot lineup is top notch once again, featuring Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Death Cab for Cutie, Tame Impala, Run The Jewels, Billy Idol, DJ Snake, Porter Robinson, Fetty Wap, G-Easy, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Tyler the Creator, Melanie Martinez, Zeds Dead and Halsey, plus dozens of others musicians, visual artists, comedians and authors. The annual music and arts festival will take place, as usual, over Labor Day weekend (September 2-4) at Seattle Center. Tickets and single/multiple day passes are available now at bumbershoot.com. Finally, look for a review of the James Bay concert at The Showbox SoDo in next week’s issue. The three-time Grammy nominee played to a full house on April 28.
Newsies headline: GREAT DANCE SHOW! by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer
NEWSIES, THE MUSICAL PARAMOUNT THEATRE Through May 1 Newsies is a true Disney creation. The Tony Award-winning Disney musical is based on the Disney film of the same name. Retelling the true story of the 1899 Newsboys Strike of New York City, the musical brings a historical story to life (in true Disney fashion) through songs and dance. The story is about an orphan boy (in this case Jack Kelly) who leads the newsboys of New York City on a strike, putting a stop to the greediness of the newspaper giants like Pulitzer and Hearst. Jack Kelly is the informal leader of a group of newsboys selling papers on the streets for Joe Pulitzer. When Pulitzer raises the prices to boost his profits and give fewer profits to the newsies, the boys decide to go on strike and rebel. Katherine is a reporter who wants to break out of the “social pages” and tries to help the newsies by writing an article about them and bringing them publicity. After the first confrontation, when Jack’s best friend (a boy named “Crutchie”) gets arrested and beaten, the newsies decide to band together and fight back. The results are what brought New York City to a standstill. Jack Kelly is played by Joey Barreiro, and is perfectly cast for this role. His stage presence is appealing and the accent (the entire cast sounded as if they were extras in Dog Day Afternoon) is stereotypical, but his voice is strong. Morgan Keene plays Katherine, the ambitious reporter and Jack’s love interest. Her voice is very good and the audience eye goes directly to her. This may, of course, be
because she is one of the very few women in the cast. Ms. Keene sings well and when she takes on the song, “Watch What Happens,” a patter song interlacing her personal and professional thoughts, she does so with great ease and giving the audience enjoyment. The real star of Newsies – without a shred of doubt – is the dancing. Christopher Gattelli may have started off as a chorus dancer in CATS, but he has truly found his niche as a choreographer. The group dancing was superb, with boys leaping across the stage, doing high kicks and showing off their impressive skills as only a Broadway dancer can do. The dancing is a huge part of this show and done impressively and beautifully, but the dancing does overshadow the actors’ works in every other area of this musical. Knowing that going into the theatre makes the predictability of the storyline easier to overlook. Newsies is a fun show, good for the family, and typical whitewashed, live-action Disney. The plot isn’t difficult to follow but the dancing is the real driving force behind the production either way. Harvey Fierstein’s script adaptation is flat, predictable and without surprise. The music (by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Jack Feldman) is good with almost every song being a “call-to-arms” rousing number, especially the often-repeating theme (otherwise known as the “Lloyd Webber Syndrome”) “The World Will Know.” The ensemble of the show are all good and they do their job, but typical of Disney “cuteness,” the “good buddy” character (in this case a much younger boy named “Les”) is trotted out strictly for the saccharine effect; if the musical were a cartoon and not live-action, this character would be played by a monkey, a parrot or a loveable New York City sewer rat. Newsies is based on the 1992 Disney liveaction movie by the same name. The film was
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nominated by the 15th Stinkers Bad Movie Awards (and 13th Golden Raspberry Awards) as Worst Picture [of the year], with a Worst Supporting Actress nomination going to Ann-Margret. The 2012 stage adaptation, however, went
on to be nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and won two for Best Original Score (Lyrics by Jack Feldman; Music by Alan Menken) and Best Choreography to Christopher Gattelli.
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London’s calling in Carney’s tuneful Sing Street by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer SING STREET Now playing Dublin. 1985. Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo), at 15 the youngest of his three siblings, has just learned from his feuding parents (Aidan Gillen, Maria Doyle Kennedy) he is being sent to Synge Street, an inner-city church-run institution light years removed from the posh private school he’d up to now been attending. Forced to walk around in his socks due to wearing the wrong shoes, picked on by the school bully Barry (Ian Kenny), things go from bad to worse within the first few days, only the pint-sized Darren (Ben Carolan) willing to make friends with the new kid. Things change the moment Conor spies 16-year-old Raphina (Lucy Boynton). She’s got dreams of running away to London to become a model; and showcasing a bit of spunk and a few more ounces of courage than he’s ever exhibited before, the lad doesn’t just introduce himself to her, he also
sells the fellow teen on the idea of appearing in his band’s first music video. Problem is, Conor isn’t in a band, at least not yet, but he’s not a going to let a little thing like that stop him. With Darren helping him out, and with some good old familial advice from older brother Brendan (Jack Reynor), this kid is going to do the impossible, maybe discovering hidden talents he didn’t even know he possessed in the process of doing so. Writer/director John Carney is the mastermind behind Academy Award-winner Once, a film I consider to be a modern masterpiece, and 2013’s sublime musical New York fairy tale Begin Again. His third film, the coming-of-age Irish frolic Sing Street, fits right inside the acclaimed filmmaker’s wheelhouse, and while I can’t say he’s stretching himself all that much here that doesn’t make Carney’s latest any less sublime. If anything, this is a rollicking pop music extravaganza with so much life and heart enjoying it is a virtual impossibility, the director stealing my heart with such confidently raucous abandon I almost don’t even know where to start.
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The sense of time and place that Carney is able to construct is astonishing. A couple historical hiccups notwithstanding – there’s a big thing made of Duran Duran’s video for their 1982 hit “Rio,” while Back to the Future is heavily referenced even though it wasn’t released in Ireland until late December of the year the film is set in – the film lives and breathes the ‘80s like few similar films have. More than that, it plays with the musical experimentation of the decade in a way that is fresh and exciting, allowing Conor to evolve and find his signature voice with every new band he discovers. Even better is the spirit of brotherhood the filmmaker is able to craft, specifically between Conor and his twenty-something sibling Brendan. Their relationship is, somewhat surprisingly, the crux around which the majority of events revolve, the two of them growing closer as things progress towards their conclusion. The byplay between newcomer Walsh-Peelo and rising star Reynor is sensational, building in intimacy and understanding throughout, leading to truthful revelations that are natural, unforced and by all accounts perfect. I wish Carney had spent almost as much time fleshing out the pair’s sister, middle child Ann (Kelly Thornton), as she’s sort of left to dangle in the wind as an afterthought more than she is anything useful. As to the band Conor assembles, other than instrument prodigy Eamon (Mark McKenna), the majority of them are never all that fully fleshed out or given a personality of their own. While the montage showcasing how they are assembled is winning, there’s just
Heartfelt Bombs an explosion of truth by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer LOUDER THAN BOMBS Now playing Isabelle Reed (Isabelle Huppert), the celebrated war photographer, has been dead for two years, killed in a late night car accident while she was driving home. In that time, her husband Gene (Gabriel Byrne) and sons Jonah (Jesse Eisenberg) and Conrad (Devin Druid) haven’t done the best job of moving on, each carrying the weight of the loss in their own unique way. With a major art exhibit about to open featuring her work, as well as a giant New York Times profile being written by family friend Richard (David Strathairn), the trio are forced to try and put the loss into a kind
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of perspective that might be beyond them. Gene and Jonah are especially worried how the emotionally fragile Conrad, now a high school senior, is going to handle all of this, truths regarding Isabelle’s death about to come to light that they’ve been doing their best to keep from him ever since this tragedy took place. In the running for the Palme d’Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, celebrated director Joachim Trier’s (Oslo, August 31st) first English language feature Louder Than Bombs is in many ways exactly the drama you’d expect it to be. Deeply personal, moving at its own pace, unafraid to filter in nonlinear flashbacks and memories that might be truth, could be fiction and are more often than not a surrealistic combination of the two, this is an emotional slugfest that oftentimes dares the viewer to keep on watching. These characters are not always likeable
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and they seldom do what we would like them to do. At the same time, they act just as many would if stuck in the same sorts of situations, each attempting to navigate grief in ways that are distinctly personal in and of themselves. The ball gets rolling once Gene learns Richard intends his feature to include the full truth as to what really caused Isabelle’s car accident, and this, coupled with a request by his late wife’s art gallery to have access to her final photographs, forces him to turn to Jonah for assistance. The young man, recently named to a professor position and a new father himself, wife Amy (Megan Ketch) giving birth to the pair’s first child, is reticent to get too involved. But as he is the one who knows his mother’s work best he’s the only one who can truly decide which photographs are suitable for public presentation. On top of that, he should be
not enough time spent on bringing them together as a singular unit, their commitment to one another more implied than it is anything else. These should be big problems. That they are not is reason for celebration, Carney managing to overcome his story’s more egregious shortcomings with fizzy, stimulatingly energetic ease. The songs, written and composed by the director and former Danny Wilson frontman Gary Clark (known for the 1987 hit “Mary’s Prayer”), span a number of genres and influences yet still feel right at home inside the era. The most infectious of the bunch, the lively “Drive It Like You Stole It,” deserves to be a smash right this very second, while the beautifully poetic “To Find You” has a simplistic, knowing grace that moved me almost to the point of tears. Best of all is the chemistry between Walsh-Peelo and Boynton, the pair lighting up the screen, managing to craft a realistic depiction of friendship and blossoming young love that’s universally timeless. Carney continues to be one of the more inspiring and invigorating filmmakers working today. He has an uncanny ability to mix music and drama in ways that invoke the spirit of the old Hollywood masters of the 1940s and ’50s, yet at the same time also feels fresh and original for today’s audiences. Sing Street, while not telling a tale that could be labeled as anything close to original, still crackles with an innovative vitality all its own, making its climactic leaps into the starry-eyed unknown all the more wonderful because of this.
there when Conrad learns the truth, the kid something of an emotional recluse who’s always been a little bit off since that dreadful night two years prior. Trier, co-writing the script with frequent collaborator Eskil Vogt, plays things fairly close to the vest, allowing limited bits of dialogue and a plethora of dreamy surrealistic images to make up the majority of the narrative pieces, trusting the audience will be able to put most of them together without any overt aid on his part. It’s a neat trick most of the time, allowing for haunting bits of unnerving honesty that startle and shock. A self-portrait of the photographer in a Syrian hotel room looking into her own camera as if Death was about to join her underneath the covers. A father silently stalking his youngest son, primarily out of parental worry, but also due to adult curiosity as to what the youngster is doing with his time, and if
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it might be something he could have done once upon a time in his own youth way back when. A flirtatious reunion with a teenage flame in a hospital, pain, curiosity, friendship and passion intermingling in ways that are as incommodious as they are magnetic.
These pieces sometimes work better than the film as a whole does, and not all of it fits together as comfortably as I can only imagine Trier intends it all to. There are times it all just gets too ephemeral, too obtuse, working in visual shorthand that’s
reminiscent of Terrence Malick, Jean-Luc Godard or Alain Resnais only without the clarity of purpose those three generate in a number of their best, most essential cinematic endeavors. Jonah, in particular, is left too far out on a limb a lot of the time, and while Eisenberg does what he can there’s just not a lot he can do most of the time to make his character resonate in ways that go beyond self-centered or pathetic. As far as Jonah’s internal conflicts were concerned, I just didn’t care about them as much as I did those that pertained to Gene or Conrad, and as such I just didn’t care to spend any more time than was necessary trying to make heads or tails of him. In fact, it is Conrad’s story, as sad as it can often be, that moved me the most. This kid, an outcast trying to find his way, a loner longing to fit in, a mother’s son who must now turn to a father he barely knows for guidance and understanding, there’s something about him that held me captivated and speechless. Druid underplays him beautifully, allowing little sparks of emotion to filter in that are pleasingly genuine. There’s this great little moment where he leaves a package on the doorstep of a classmate he’s enchanted with, an envelope
filled with creative flights of fancy he hopes she’ll be impressed with. As Conrad runs away from the girl’s doorstep, wanting to keep his identity anonymous, Druid flashes this terrific little smile that instantly breaks through all of the grief and sadness that’s been hanging around the kid like a shroud, producing a beguiling bit of levity that’s simply sublime. I have this sneaking feeling I’m going to want to watch Louder Than Bombs again, that on second viewing many of the parts that aren’t sitting particularly well with me right now might become ones I have a whole new appreciation for when the film is given another look. All the same, Trier’s latest amazes far more often than it disappoints, the emotional highs it generates ones that caused the hairs on my arms to stand straight up in awe every time I was lucky enough to experience them. When all is concluded, truth is the explosive device that ends up having the most brutally cathartic potency, letting it out into the world leading to an explosion of forgiveness and understanding the collateral damage of which is a divine positive worthy of celebration.
Key and Peele leap to features with violent kitten comedy Keanu by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer KEANU Now playing After his girlfriend dumps him, Rell Williams (Jordan Peele) is a depressed mess drowning in his sorrows and content to waste his days away in a marijuana-fueled haze. But when Clarence Goobril (KeeganMichael Key) arrives at his cousin’s door, he discovers Rell to be a changed man. Why? A kitten showed up on Rell’s porch the very morning of his breakup, the downtrodden man quickly bonding with the little guy, naming him Keanu and swearing to give the animal a safe, happy and loving home. After a night out at the movies, Rell and Clarence arrive back at the former’s house to discover his place broken into and Keanu missing. Learning that an inner-city Los Angeles gang might have him, the pair pretends to be a couple of lethal drug dealers in hopes of getting the kitten back. But the further into this bullet-riddled abyss they descend the more the cousins discover they’re actually pretty good at feigning to be thugs, pulling out all the stops as they do whatever it takes to get Keanu back and return him to where he belongs. Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key are best known for their long-running, Emmy-nominated skit comedy series “Key and Peele,” and while the two have appeared separately in a number of television programs and in motion pictures, Keanu is their first feature-length narrative effort working together as a team post their popular TV show. It’s pretty much as silly as it sounds, a pair of straight-laced Black men forced to go undercover in a world filled with cultural stereotypes and hip-hop archetypes all in a
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pursuit to get back a stolen kitten. That’s it. That’s the movie, this scattershot comedy exactly what one expects it to be for every single one of its relatively brief, if still toolong, 98 minutes. Written by Peele and frequent collaborator Alex Rubens, the pair have constructed a coherent and cohesive storyline for the film. Rell and Clarence go down this particular rabbit hole in a way that’s oddly comprehensible, and while the situations they find themselves in escalate into varying extremes of violence their bonds of friendship make their steadfast refusal to give up and go back home moderately relatable. Because of their experience in sketch comedy, Peele and Rubens have a deft ability to construct complex situations and characters with the use of narrative shorthand, and while here that ability
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is put to the test, that they manage to pull it off is hardly a surprise. But, also like most sketch comedians, they sometimes also don’t know when to say when. Certain bits go on much too long, wearing out their welcome long after the joke has ceased to be humorous. There’s a sensational bit inside a Hollywood starlet’s home (not saying who, but she’s got ties to Seattle, as well as to a certain galaxy guardian) that’s like a shot of pure comedic adrenaline when it begins, but Peele and Rubens don’t know when to say when. Director Peter Atencio indulges them, and by the time events reach their crazily absurd, shockingly violent conclusion the impact is sadly severely diminished, in large part because no one had the wherewithal to suggest a little judicious editing.
All the same, Keanu is funny, oftentimes achingly so, watching Key transform himself from George Michael-loving suburbanite into a tough-talking thug a royal hoot that gets more and more hysterical as things move along. Additionally, as violent as the film might be, it’s all so achingly playful the majority of the grotesqueries don’t come across near as depraved or as disgusting as they otherwise might have. It’s all a bit of lark, one I’m not going to say anything more about, so that way viewers can experience the majority of the jokes without my ruining any of them. In the end, this is a movie that shows Key and Peele are more than just television personalities, and it likely won’t be long before they put forth a picture that potentially equals the pair’s comedic virtuosity.
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A pretty Lucia at the Met by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer GAETANO DONIZETTI’S LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR MET LIVE IN HD DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON Blu-ray DVD James Levine, Music Director of the Met, has said, “I’ve never had a problem with sopranos who are pregnant; it’s the 4 to 6 weeks AFTER giving birth that are dicey. Those re-adjusting hormones play unpredictable tricks on the singer’s body.” The opening night performance, prior to the one captured on this Met Live in HD Blu-ray disc, was reported to show some serious pitch problems for the great Anna Netrebko, a recent first-time mom, in the title role of Donizetti’s Lucia de Lammermoor. Fortunately, by the time of this live broadcast to movie theaters around the world, those pitch troubles were barely noticeable and limited to her first scene. Netrebko gives us a pretty, dramatic and well-sung Lucia…up until the famous “mad scene,” when everything slows down. Overly slow tempi and lots of “dramatic” pauses drain much of the energy and drama. One becomes all too aware of each
dramatic and vocal trick, losing focus on the story and instead watching a soprano doing her stuff. Conductor Marco Armiliato over indulges Netrebko, thus letting the previously taut drama sag. This soprano’s lovely voice and secure high notes, coupled with her fine acting chops, will satisfy most viewers, despite less than history-making coloratura skills. The male singers in this production are all young, handsome, and very good singing actors. The only exception, who unfortunately opens the show, is tenor Michael Myers, whose undistinguished voice could hardly be heard in the first scene. Surely the Met can do better for its smaller roles. For the big parts, especially when Director Peter Gelb can offer a Live in HD showing, the Met does much better. Stepping in for an indisposed Rolando Villazόn, young Polish tenor Piotr Beczala made the most of this opportunity. A handsome and convincing actor, Beczala sang with a powerful, lyric voice of considerable flexibility and charm. Also Polish, sexy baritone Mariusz Kwiecien has many ardent fans who love not only his macho stage persona (and often exposed chest) but also his ample voice. Unfortunately, he often comes across as trying too hard to impress, singing every
high note with too much push, draining his sound of its usual beauty and making all of them sound the same. He can also show great musicianship when he wants to. I just wish he’d get over himself and tone down the macho bit. On the other hand, effortless macho flows from the handsome stance and ample sound of Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov. He acts with understated grace and sings like a god. The best that can be said for the production (by Mary Zimmerman) is that it doesn’t get in the way of the story or the music. The time is updated from about 1700 to Victorian times, with seemingly little effect. I did very much like the appearance of Lucia’s ghost, who sympathetically Lucia di Lammermoor – Deutsche Grammophon supports the tenor in his dying aria. ment that Lucia was yet another soprano The sound and video on this Blu-ray are “done in by circumstances and MEN.” very good. Pleasant interviews by charming, if a bit awkward, soprano Natalie DesReviewer Rod Parke can be reached at say with all the principals (vocal and tech- rmp62@columbia.edu. nical) appear as “extras.” I loved her com-
The Trovatore to have the Met Live in HD series, allow me to recuse myself from reviewing a recent Bluray of Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande, an IL TROVATORE opera I can’t seem to bring myself to like. GIUSEPPE VERDI The disc from ArtHaus Musik has several MET LIVE IN HD virtues, including excellent picture and BLU-RAY DVD the seductive beauty of bass Lászlό Polgár’s profound voice. But the sound is only Before I extoll the virtues of a spec- slightly better than multi-miked mono and tacular Blu-ray of Verdi’s Il Trovatore from lacks any spacious quality that would have enhanced Debussy’s dreamy orchestration. The singers are all adequate, and Rodney Gilfry is still a stunning hunk and in top vocal form. But the production is drab, all bluish-gray with fake snow everywhere, and the cliché of clichés of Eurotrash productions: an automobile (a Citroën, brightly lit behind its frosted windows), which, like everything else in this staging, adds only more confusion to an already confusing, extremely unrealistic story. Seattle Opera did far better many years ago with sets by Dale Chihuly that enhanced rather than detracted from this moody music. On the other hand, utterly thrilling would not be overstatement to describe the Il Trovatore – Deutsche Grammophon by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer
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pictured Blu-ray of Verdi’s Il Trovatore. Caruso’s famous quote that all you need to put on this show is “the four greatest singers in the world” is pretty well fulfilled in this Met production that was broadcast live to cinemas world-wide in 2011. Okay, so it’s not Bjoerling, Milanov, and Warren, but those guys are all dead, nor were they all that great to watch. Today’s cast comes vocally close to those gods of old, and they can act as well. While I loved the cinema showing of this show live from the stage at the Met, this Blu-ray has even more impact. The DTS-HD sound could hardly be better. Check out the famous anvil chorus, with its percussive strokes, massive chorus and shirtless hunks! Included are intermission interviews with all the principals, all of whom commented on the success of this production directed by David McVicar. Indeed, the rotating stage made scene changes instantaneous while greatly enhancing and clarifying the convoluted plot. But this is above all the supreme “singers’ opera.” It offers more opportunities for vocal thrills than almost any other… that is, if you have the singers who can do it justice. Supplying those thrills at almost every turn are American soprano Sondra Radvanovsky, Russian baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky and American mezzo Dolora Zajick. All three are fine actors and sing with supreme breath control, Met-filling power, and great legato lines that show off the beauty of their voices. Zajick’s amazing strength, even at this point near the end of her career, makes her crazed gypsy all that it can be in this major role. (Verdi almost titled this opera The Gypsy.) Hvorostovsky
is still the reigning Verdi baritone of the world and remains a gorgeous man. (His famous hair turned snow white in his 20’s!) Sondra Radvanovsky’s voice is rich, powerful, and unmatched by very few today in control and flexibility. (Angela Meade and Mary Elizabeth Williams come to mind.) Her fast vibrato is unique and not to everyone’s taste, as she admits. I love both her vibrato and her utter respect for Verdi’s vocal line. All three of these singers are superb musicians. I have more reservations about tenor Marcello Alvarez’s singing. He certainly has all the notes and can sometimes sing a smooth legato line. But he often abandons that line in favor of what he regards as dramatic passion. It’s easier to sing loud, which he does often. Not very subtle, nor to my taste. Still, there are few tenors around today who could do much better with this demanding role. Conductor Marco Armiliato not only keeps things moving at a welcome pace but elicits great precision and impact from the important choruses. Of special note, the handsome Slovakian bass Stefan Kocán. His commanding presence is matched by an extraordinarily powerful focused voice. He sings with precision and musicianship, even if he slurs a few grace notes and misses the trills. Verdi’s unsurpassed gift for great melodies as well as dramatic vocal writing, coupled with a superb production and cast place this disc at the top of my list of great opera videos. This is a must-buy for any lover of operatic voices. Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu.
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Offensive Mother’s Day a misbegotten abomination
Mother’s Day – condenast.co.uk
by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer MOTHER’S DAY Now playing I’ve seen worse movies than Mother’s Day in my life. Heck, I’ve seen worse-made movies this year (I’m looking at you, execrable animated throwaway Norm of the North). But I have seen few movies that have made me as angry as veteran director Garry Marshall’s (Pretty Woman, Beaches) latest starstudded endeavor. I’ve seen even fewer that do not just waste their talented casts, but also make me feel a decidedly upsetting combination of embarrassment and sorrow for every single one of them. Make no mistake, this film is an absolute abomination, and as such should be avoided at all costs. Somewhat similar to Marshall’s two most recent ensemble efforts Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve, Mother’s Day follows a group of Georgia suburbanites as they navigate their various lives a few days before the titular holiday. Recently divorced Sandy (Jennifer Aniston) must come to grips that her jovial ex-husband Henry (Timothy Olyphant) has just married the much younger Tina (Shay Mitchell). Perky Jesse (Kate Hudson) is left gobsmacked when her redneck Texan parents Flo (Margo Martindale) and Earl (Robert Pine) arrive unexpectedly in their new RV, not knowing she’s married to Indian immigrant Russell (Aasif Mandvi). They also don’t know their other daughter, Gabi (Sarah Chalke), is a Lesbian married to her longtime partner Max (Cameron Esposito), the pair having a young son conceived via artificial insemination. There is also new mother Kristin (Britt Robertson), unable to say yes to any of her boyfriend Zack’s (Jack Whitehall) heartfelt proposals due to an inability to make a lasting
commitment in large part due to being given up for adoption by her birth mom as an infant. She’s doing better than single dad and gym owner Bradley (Jason Sudeikis), however, the former Marine and father of two girls still reeling from the death of this wife (Jennifer Garner, in a cameo) two years prior. Meanwhile, lurking in the shadows at the periphery of all of this is Home Shopping Network personality Miranda (Julia Roberts), the style icon finding herself more connected to these seemingly disparate individuals and their litany of problems than a passing glance might initially lead one to believe. It’s actually pretty basic, and, in all honesty, should be fairly harmless, Marshall attempting to generate a casual sitcom atmosphere that, on the surface at least, shouldn’t generate anything that would come across as irksome. But the scenario concocted for this misbegotten disaster, credited to a number of individuals, many of whom are actors making the leap to screenwriting, none of whom I care to list, is not-so-silently deadly, stranding its talented cast in a series of misbegotten adventures the less said about the better. Not only is the movie aggressively dumb, it’s also shamefully offensive, going places and saying things in a pursuit of being timely and edgy only to take a left turn into mystifying mediocrity instead. What do I mean? Flo and Earl are racist and homophobic, but that’s okay because they’re also colorful Bud Lite-swilling caricatures designed to be made fun of. Also, they’re portrayed by friendly, larger-than-life actors Martindale and Pine, so they’re obviously in on the joke, so it’s not like the viewer should take any of what they say seriously. Problem is, what they say has no bite to it, no darkly satirical subtext that could give their slurs context or meaning. Instead, it’s just shock value for the sake of shock value, making their eventual acceptance and under-
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standing (mainly because they want to love their grandchildren, natch) not just silly, but almost even more offensive than everything they’ve been ignorantly screaming out loud for the majority of their limited screen time. But it goes beyond just that. Russell has a colorful mother! None of the old people know how to use Skype! Bradley’s gym has a stripper pole! The Lesbians make a giant
pink uterus float for the local Mother’s Day parade! Zack does standup comedy at a local bar holding his cute-as-a-button baby! Miranda isn’t a cold-hearted witch and instead only wanted to be a mother but settled for a career! Sandy is so obsessed over her ex she’s willing to make a fool of herself at every opportunity! There’s an impromptu wedding in a bar! A dad shows he’s cool and modern by doing hip-hop karaoke wearing pink pants! Hector Elizondo pops up to deliver a handful of monologues brimming over with fatherly understanding! That latter item isn’t too terrible, if only because Elizondo has been in every single film Marshall has ever made and he’s actually pretty terrific at doing this sort of thing. But who cares? This is a movie that sets itself up to be all about female empowerment and yet is so sexist in its depictions of motherhood it might as well have been made in the 1950s (even with the Lesbian and interracial content). It panders to the audience and looks down on its characters in ways that are nonsensically asinine, a trait that grows increasingly irksome as events progress. Worst of all, all of the actresses, most noticeably Hudson and Aniston, try to deliver compelling performances, swimming upstream against a pedestrian piece of pabulum that is seemingly intent on sabotaging their efforts at every turn. Mother’s Day isn’t just bad, it’s an unforgivable blot on the cinematic landscape, and forgive me if I just try to go to my personal happy place and do my best to imagine that it doesn’t even exist in the first place.
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King Street Station (303 S. Jackson St.). Patron Night: May 6, 6-8 p.m., Opening Night: May 6, 8-11 p.m., Dance Among the Art: May 7, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Brunch in the Gallery: May 8, 11 a.m-3 p.m. Suggested donation: $5-$10. The Esprit 2016 Conference will be held May 8-15 in Port Angeles. https:// www.espritconf.com/ “Understanding Gender & Creating Gender-Inclusive Communities” – A Discussion Series facilitated by Johanna Eager, Director, Welcoming Schools, a project of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. On Wednesdays: May 25, June 1 & 8 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Amazing Grace Spiritual Center (2007 NW 61st St.) Topics: May 25: “Exploring Gender and the Gender Binary,” June 1: “Transgender and Gender-Expansive Identities,” and June 8: “Creating Gender-Inclusive Communities” 6:30-9 p.m., at Amazing Grace Spiritual Center (2007 NW 61st St.). Cost: $40 (sliding scale available). Proceeds benefit Gender Diversity, a Pacific Northwest nonprofit dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of the wide range of gender variations in children, adolescents, and adults by providing family support, building community, increasing societal awareness, and improving the well-being for people of all gender identities and expressions, To pre-register, email Rev. Colette Mercier, colettem@amazinggraceseattle.org.
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SATURDAY - April 30
Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Yoga With Andrew Conner. 9:30-11am. Amor Spiritual Center, 2528 Beacon Ave, Suite B. Meets every Saturday. A love offering is suggested but no one will be turned away. Crystal Meth Anonymous. 10:30am. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon @ 6:30pm, Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: crystalmeth.org. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com
SUNDAY - May 1
Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. Contact Border Riders for details and rendezvous point. Meets 1st Sunday most months. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com Gay Men’s Bowling in Lynnwood. 9:30am. Brunswick Majestics Lane, Lynnwood. 9:30am Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com; www.gaysnohomish.org Seattle Sunday Bowling. 10:30am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $6.50 + $3 shoe rental. (425) 785-4729. Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 990-0007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. www.dharmabuddies.org. (Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group at www.LotusSisters.org.) Seattle Center Festal - Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration. 11:45am-5pm. Seattle Center Armory. Lion dances, martial arts, live music and expressive art forms explore Cambodian, Lao, Filipino and Tongan civilizations. The Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team opens the 15th annual festival. www. apiheritage.com. Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays an almost weekly recreational scrimmage game for LGBTQ players in Seattle. To sign up visit www. raincitysoccer.org May Day March & Rally for Workers and Immigrant Rights. Rally 1pm @ Judkins Parks; March 3pm starting from St Mary’s Church, 611 20th Ave S; march to Federal Courthouse, 700 Stewart St. In the spirit of unity and solidarity with communities across the country, organizers in Seattle will continue with the central theme of justice for immigrant workers, unconditional documentation for all, as well as justice for social and economically marginalized communities at the local, national, and international levels. Thousands of workers and immigrant rights supporters will be joined by allies from labor, social justice, and faith-based communities. Holocaust Remembrance Day. Life With Anne Frank: A Survivior Speaks & Anne Frank Tree Dedication. 2-4pm. Seattle Center, Nesholm Family Lecture Hall at McCaw Hall. Holocaust survivor Laureen Nesholm shares childhood memories of her friendship with the Frank family & her own Holocaust experiences, followed
by the Anne Frank Tree Dedication in the Seattle Center Peace Garden. FREE. holocaustcenterseattle.org PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937. Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Weds/ Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Seattle Jazz Vespers. 6-8pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, Seneca St & Harvard Ave. 1st Sunday of every month (October-June). The historic Gothic sanctuary of Seattle First Baptist Church is offered to the best jazz groups in the city to perform 100 minutes of their own popular music. FREE. For info 325-6051, www.seattlefirstbaptist.org/sjv Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon @ 6:30pm, Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am. More info: crystalmeth.org. Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. La Femme Magnifique & Plus Pageant. Doors 6pm, Pageant 7pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Female impersonators from across the state will compete in 4 categories to win one of 4 spots representing Washington at the International Pageant on Labor Day Weekend in Portland. Join 2015 LFMW La Saveona Hunt & 2015 LFMPI Isabella de la Rosa, Portland’s Darcelle XV & hosts Ladie Chablis & Gaysha Starr. Street Requiem: A Benefit Concert for the Homeless. 7pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & University St. Starbucks Chorus and 25 Pacific Northwest choral groups presents this community concert to fund community organizations working with homeless people. Tickets: 206-215-4747; 866-833-4747; www.seattlesymphony.org/benaroyahall. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
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MONDAY - May 2
SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: crystalmeth.org. Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. For information email info@washingtongender alliance.com Queers, Crackpots & Fallen Women AA. 8-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org.
TUESDAY - May 3
Amor Open Meditation. 5-6pm. Amor Spiritual Center, 2528 Beacon Ave, Suite B. Meets every Tuesday. Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County. “We will be discussing issues concerning the local Gay community & value your opinion, voice, comments, suggestions & attendance. Come join us as we build community in Snohomish County.” David, (425) 339-5238. LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in
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April 30 thru May 8 Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Rain City Jacks. 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm; 4th Sunday each month at1pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a traditional jack-off club. Friendly, sexpositive, non-profit and private. Membership required. Adult men only. Enroll at the door. www.raincityjacks. org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5035. Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). 7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com What About Me? 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.) Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com. Seattle Poetry Slam. Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Every Tuesday. A spoken word poetry event that features a weekly open mic, feature poet, and slam (poetry competition). Come out and express yourself. LGBTQ- & QTPOC-friendly; all genders welcome. $5. 21+. seattlepoetryslam.org
WEDNESDAY - May 4
Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com The Rowing Team Peer Recovery Group. 6-7:30pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. Meets every Wednesday. This peer recovery group provides a safe & supportive faith community to share your recovery journey with, God answers our prayers & sends us a boat. Sometimes rowing furiously for yourself & sometimes for others. All are welcome.
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Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week. Check our website for this month’s book. http:// faculty.washington.edu/swittet/SGLBookClub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Southeast Seattle Lesbian Evening Group. 6pm. Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St. Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month. RSVP to Kate Hawkins 722-0317. www.sessc.org. FREE. Lotus Sisters Meditation & Dharma Discussion North. 6:15-8pm. Ravenna Bryant neighborhood. Meets every Wednesday. Call 525-7295 for location. www. LotusSisters.org. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) The Gay Uncle Time – Seattle’s Monthly Celebration of Pop, Camp, Gay, Underground and Trash Culture of the ’60s & ’70s and Beyond! with Fabulous Special Guests. 7pm. The Jewel Box Theatre @ The Rendezvous, 2322 2nd Ave. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. $6 cash at the door. HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7-8:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:00pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www. ingersollcenter.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425-2354139. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattlepflag.org. Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. Pride Skate Seattle. 8:30-11pm. Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave SW. First Wednesday of every month. $8 admission includes skate rental. Must be 18+, with 21+ bar. Performances, roller skating, and fun! See you there! www.southgaterollerrink.com
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Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.raincountrydance.org. “The Architecture of Family & the Art of SelfDiscovery” (5/6 & 5/7, 5/13 & 5/14). 7:30pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. A transformative story of coming out, rebuilding family & celebrating life together. Documentary-style film alternating with stunning original live choral music featuring reSound, a Northwest Chamber Ensemble & cellist Dave Beck. Tickets $20. architectureoffamily.bpt.me Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm. Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. (See related event Sunday at noon for complete details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Swagger Like Us, a Queer Hip-Hop and Club Music Influenced Dance Party. 9pm-2am. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St. Live performances by Saturn Rising, DJs DavO, boy_friend & Riff-Raff, with hosts Kelly Lovemonster, Viktor Belmont, ZaktheBarber & Britt Brutality. Tickets $10.
SATURDAY - May 7
Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org. Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS). 12:452:45pm. South East Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St, Rainier Ave S & S Holly St. Meets 1st Thursday each month. Discussion and activities group for Lesbians approaching 60 and over. All Lesbians welcome. May buy lunch at 12 if desired. Contact Fai at 722-0729 or email alissquestions@gmail.com. Metro route 7. Wheelchair accessible. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212. First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square. 5-9pm. Art galleries in Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square host opening night receptions. Seattle Art Museum is free today. Seattle Human Rights Commission. 6-8pm. Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month. SHRC is made up of 15 citizen representatives who advise the Mayor, the City Council, & all City of Seattle Depts in matters regarding human rights. The commission advocates for justice & equal opportunity & collaborates with & educates the public & private sectors about how to prevent & eliminate discrimination city-wide. Meetings open to the public. 684-4540. Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon
@ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: crystalmeth.org. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org “The Enchanted Life & Temporary Death of Sadie December” (5/5-5/8 & 5/19-5/22). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. A one-woman, multi-media play by Dorothy Frances Kent. Part autobiography, part magical realism, it chronicles Sadie’s spiritual childhood in the Pacific Northwest, the harsh realities of having to live as a boy & finally rediscovering herself thru art, community & the natural world. General admission $15, sponsor $20, students & seniors $15. gaycity.org/arts. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings or leave message. Meets 1st Thursday each month. ECSC is a confidential crossdressing social & support organization for Transvestite & Transsexual individuals, primarily MTF, which offers confidential membership, private monthly meetings, frequent events on the town, & help in coming out. (425) 827-9494. Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Amor Chorale Rehearsal. 8-9pm. Amor Spiritual Center, 2528 Beacon Ave, Suite B. Meets every Thursday. Calling all sopranos, altos, tenors & basses. The Amor Spiritual Center currently has openings for singers in its Chorale group. Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar
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AA Ageless in Recovery. 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. A drop in AA group for older & wiser people 55+. www.sasgcc.org Re-Parenting Ourselves. 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. A peer support group for adult children of any addiction. www. sasgcc.org SLAA Road to Recovery. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. Ongoing 12 step group for sex & love addicts. www.sasgcc.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Columbia City Beatwalk. 7-10pm. Columbia City Gallery, 4864 Rainier Ave S. 1st Friday each month, May thru September. Columbia City retailers, restaurants & cafes combine the love of good music with good books, fine dining & provocative art. An evening of folk, reggae, R & B, ethnic music & more. Admission to all venues: $5. www.columbiacitybeatwalk.org. “The Enchanted Life & Temporary Death of Sadie December” (5/5-5/8 & 5/19-5/22). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. A one-woman, multi-media play by Dorothy Frances Kent. Part autobiography, part magical realism, it chronicles Sadie’s spiritual childhood in the Pacific Northwest, the harsh realities of having to live as a boy & finally rediscovering herself thru art, community & the natural world. General admission $15, sponsor $20, students & seniors $15. gaycity.org/arts. First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (5/7 & 5/8). 10am-6pm. Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St, Kirkland. Selfguided tour showcases 51 artists at 23 home studios, galleries & local businesses. www.KirklandArtistStudioTour.com 11th Annual El Centro de la Raza Cinco de Mayo Celebration. 12noon-4pm. 2514 16th Ave S. Features performances by Seattle Fandango Project, 4 en la Mira, Chief Sealth Mariachi/Dance Group, Associacion de Charros, Desfile Cultural by the Jose Marti Child Development Center showcasing cultural attire, Folklore Mexicano Tonantzin, DJ Sonido Impacto and El Rey 1360AM. FREE admission & parking, traditional Mexican foods for sale. www.elcentrodelaraza.org 27th Annual Tuxes & Tails Gala. 5pm. Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Bellevue Place, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. A savory four course meal and live & silent auction benefiting Seattle Humane. Tickets start at $250. www. seattlehumane.org The Roaring Twenties: Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Women’s Chorus 20th Annual Dinner & Auction. 5:30-10pm. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St. Chaired by Jane Abbott Lighty & Pete-e Petersen. www. seattlechoruses.org Northwest Bears Potluck and Meet & Greet Beer Bust. 6pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave at E. Pine St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. Northwest Bears is a Gay men’s social and service organization providing a focal point within the Gay community for Bears and Bear admirers. www.nwbears.com. “The Enchanted Life & Temporary Death of Sadie December” (5/5-5/8 & 5/19-5/22). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. A one-woman, multi-media play by Dorothy Frances Kent. Part autobiography, part magical realism, it chronicles Sadie’s spiritual childhood in the Pacific Northwest, the harsh realities of having to live as a boy & finally rediscovering herself thru art, community & the natural world. General admission $15, sponsor $20, students & seniors $15. gaycity.org/arts. “The Architecture of Family & the Art of SelfDiscovery” (5/6 & 5/7, 5/13 & 5/14). 7:30pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. A transformative story of coming out, rebuilding family & celebrating life together. Documentary-style film alternating with stunning original live choral music featuring reSound, a Northwest Chamber Ensemble & cellist Dave Beck. Tickets $20. architectureoffamily.bpt.me
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(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Esprit 2016 (5/8-5/15). Port Angeles. One of the country’s leading Transgender conferences featuring a full program of classes & activities. www.espritconf.com Kirkland Artist Studio Tour (5/7 & 5/8). 10am-6pm. Kirkland Arts Center, 620 Market St, Kirkland. Selfguided tour showcases 51 artists at 23 home studios, galleries & local businesses. www.KirklandArtistStudioTour.com Lotus Sisters Guided Meditation. 11am-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Senior students lead the meditation, provide dharma talks or reflections & lead discussion. 3295908; www.LotusSisters.org; www.sasgcc.org (Meets in 2nd floor meeting room; no elevator.) Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s Cineoke! 6:30pm doors; 7pm show. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. It’s like Karaoke - only better! You’re the star of your favorite movie musical. There are hundreds of songs to choose from, or you can bring your own special request (on DVD). $8 cover ($5 for Three Dollar Bill Cinema members). www.threedollarbillcinema.org. “The Enchanted Life & Temporary Death of Sadie December” (5/5-5/8 & 5/19-5/22). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. A one-woman, multi-media play by Dorothy Frances Kent. Part autobiography, part magical realism, it chronicles Sadie’s spiritual childhood in the Pacific Northwest, the harsh realities of having to live as a boy & finally rediscovering herself thru art, community & the natural world. General admission $15, sponsor $20, students & seniors $15. gaycity.org/arts. Imperial Court of Seattle Closet Ball. Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. $5 suggested donation. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Knights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Sunday each month.
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Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/AnotherGay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network - support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City promotes wellness in LGBTQ communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. Gay City Health Project’s Wellness Center provides anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing. 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - 3639188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.mature friends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians.net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks. org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples. org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band.com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 568-7777, info@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality with
chapters in Seattle, Bellevue/Eastside, the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. PFLAG Seattle: 206-325-7724, info@pflagseattle.org, and www.pflags eattle.org; PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside: 425-483-6642, info@bellevue-pflag.org, http://community.pflag.org/ PFLAGBellevue; PFLAG Pacific Northwest: www. pnwpflag.org; PFLAG Washington state: www.pflagwsc.org. PEOPLE OF COLOR: AARTH (African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry), 850-2070, www. aarth.org; Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www. entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai. org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@ gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 2558951; Sistah Sinema, www.sistahsinema.com, info@ sistahsinema.com; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/ glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; www.q-law.org; Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235. Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBTfriendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233). SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org
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Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 684-4503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families. 323-1768. Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298. Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emerald citysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: ethylforever@hotmail.com; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community
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but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Gay Basketball Association: www. seattlegaybasketballassociation.com; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www. seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www. teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague. com, Century 21 League; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies. org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www.teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www. camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www. SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Diversity: www. genderdiversity.org; Gender Justice League: www. genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & ForeignBorn Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/ Olympia-Trans-Discussion-Group/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www. washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS): Fai, 722-0729, alissquestions@gmail.com; BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-2921912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes. com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc. org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www. pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www. tacomalesbianconcern.org; Women of West Seattle (WOWS): a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot. com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493. YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa. org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org; Lifelong HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach): for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24: 957-1665; www.llaa.org/HEYO; www.Matthews Place.com; The Mockingbird Society: 323-KIDS (5437), www.mockingbirdsociety.org; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS): 7268500; www.psks.org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www.pizzaklatch.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup - Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www. facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206-326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www. safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (nonemergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Street Youth Ministries (SYM): 524-7301 ext 111; www.streetyouthministries.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; Youth in Focus: 723-1479; www. youthinfocus.org; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273TALK, www.yspp.org
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ANDY’S 1401 W. 1st Ave. - (509) 747 - 0304 IRV’S (Drag Shows) 415 W. Sprague Ave. - (509) 624 - 4450 NYNE BAR AND BISTRO 232 W. Sprague Ave. - (509) 474 -1621 SPOTLIGHT LOUNGE 321 W. Sprague Ave. - (509) 624 - 0722
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CASTLE SUPERSTORE 6015 Tacoma Mall Blvd. - (253) 471-0391 CLUB SILVERSTONE 739½ St. Helens Ave. - (253) 404-0273 THE FANTASY SHOP 2301 6th Ave. - (253) 272-6640 LOVER’S 7002 Tacoma Mall Blvd., #F - (253) 475-2271 THE MIX - 635 St. Helens Ave. - (253) 383-4327 RAINBOW CENTER 2215 Pacific Ave. - (253) 383-2318 SHAKABRAH JAVA CAFE 2618 6th Ave. - (253) 572-2787 TANDEM FOR GEAR, CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES 3019 6th Ave, Ste. B - (253) 301-3026
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