SGN Apr 6, 2018 - Part 2

Arts & Entertainment

Macha Theatre Works’ Smoke & Dust is a must-see

by Paul Torres SGN Contributing Writer

SMOKE & DUST

MACHA THEATRE WORKS

(AT THEATRE OFF JACKSON)

Through April 14

There are two parallel stories in Macha Theatre Works’ world premiere production of Smoke & Dust. In one story, a small theatre company is putting on a play set in 17th century Italy about a talented young com-

poser and opera singer, Barbara, (portrayed by a brilliant Bianca Raso) who is trapped in her lower-class life but has dreams of using her talents to make her own way in life despite the repression of the men in her life and her “given-up-on-life” mother. In the other story, in the real world of 2018, the actress, Liv, who plays Barbara in the small theatre company production (also, of course, Bianco Raso), is an independent woman in a relationship with the play’s

Alexandra Tavares is riveting in Ironbound

by Miryam Gordon

SGN A&E Writer

IRONBOUND

SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATER

Through April 15

A bravura performance by Alexandra Tavares anchors a short, intense one-location dramedy about a woman at a New Jersey bus stop. Ironbound, directed by Kelly Kitchens, traps Darja (Tavares) at the only

location she can go anywhere from. Darja is usually without a car and this bus stop becomes the symbol of both her way out and her lack of ability to go anywhere.

Darja is a Polish woman who has lived in the States a long time. We meet her at age 42 when she is possibly breaking up with her third major male relationship (she says she’s twice divorced). Tommy (a despicable but weirdly heartbreaking Roy Stanton)

Sprint right over to see The Great Leap

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

THE GREAT LEAP

SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE

Through April 22

If we were to attempt to publicly analyze talented, nationally acknowledged playwright Lauren Yee, we might start by suggesting that she’s been working out aspects of her relationship with her father,

celebration

also pretty publicly, for a few years. Their relationship was explored in King of the Yees, performed here recently at ACT Theatre, where Larry Yee and Lauren are both characters in the play.

In her latest play, The Great Leap, a world premiere at Seattle Repertory Theatre and at Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company, Yee says she mining her father’s love for basketball and his history of youthful play to explore see THE GREAT LEAP page 5

by Paul Torres SGN Contributing Writer

CROWNS

TAPROOT THEATRE

Through April 28

Crowns, a musical directed by Faith Bennett Russell, is inspired by a book of photographs of African American women adorned in hats. In this book, Crowns:

Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats, are stories and essays about the symbolism behind these hats. This stage version is written by Regina Taylor. Taylor’s work here is deceivingly simple and straightforward, but is packed full of powerful writing that takes you to another emotional hemisphere. Presented on the Taproot Theatre Company stage, it is a show full of lively celebration and delight.

Meshell Ndegeocello to perform one night only at the Jazz Alley

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

Here’s another do-not-miss show to put on your calendar: Meshell Ndegeocello at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley. The eclectic singer-songwriter, who rose to fame on the strength of her Grammy-nominated single “If That’s Your Boyfriend (He Wasn’t Last Night)” and a cover of “Wild Night” with John Mellencamp, will appear for one evening only at the downtown venue on April 30, but she’s playing two shows at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. The LGBT artist, who is currently married to wife Alison Riley with two sons, has 12 studio albums to pluck from when she performs at the Jazz Alley, including the highly praised 2002 record Cookie: The Anthropological Mixtape. For reservations, go to www.jazzalley.com, or call (206) 441-9729.

Two big concerts are on their way to Seattle, the first being R&B favorite Chris Brown at White River Amphitheatre on June 19. The “Yeah 3X” singer is touring in support of his newest album, 2017’s Heartbreak on a Full Moon, which features the platinum-selling singles “Grass Ain’t Greener,” “Privacy” and “Party” (featuring Usher and Gucci Mane). The other biggie is country daddy Luke Bryan on October 12, also at White River Amphitheatre. The popular singer-songwriter and current judge on the revived reality competition series “American Idol” is hitting the road to

promote his latest album, What Makes You Country. Tickets for both shows are on sale now at www.Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

The full lineup for the 2018 Summer Concert Series at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, in Woodinville, has been revealed and it begins with Jethro Tull’s 50th Anniversary Tour on June 10. It then continues with Yes: “Celebrating 50 Years of Yes” on June 14, Chris Thile on June 16, Chris Isaak on June 17, Michael Franti & Spearhead with special guest John Butler Trio on June 23 and 24, the Woodinville Bluegrass Classic (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Del

McCoury Band, The Jerry Douglas Band) on July 13, John Fogerty on July 20, Sheryl Crow on July 21 and 22, Jackson Browne on July 27 and 28, the Wine Country Blues Festival (Tajmo: The Taj Mahal & Keb Mo Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John “Greyhound” Maxwell) on July 29, ZZ Top on July 30, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Festival of Jazz (Chris Botti, Morgan James, Sara Niemetz & Snuffy Walden, Tuck & Patti) on August 4, The Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo on August 10, Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite on August 24, Steve Miller Band & Peter Frampton on August 25 and 26, Rodrigo y Gabriela on September 7, The

Mavericks & Los Lobos on September 8, Lake Street Drive on September 13, The Australian Pink Floyd Show on September 14 and Lyle Lovett & His Large Band on September 15. Tickets for all shows are on sale now at www.Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000.

On May 5, six artists will be inducted to music’s elitist club, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and they are: Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues, Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The ceremony, happening in Cleveland this year, will be recorded and later televised on HBO. Mary J. Blige and Andra Day will have the honors of inducting Simone, while Brittany Howard (of Alabama Shakes) will induct Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Seattle’s own Ann Wilson will induct The Moody Blues, Brandon Flowers will induct The Cars and Howard Stern will induct Bon Jovi.

Other newly announced concerts include Cut Copy on June 3 at the Upstream Music Fest + Summit, Stars on June 13 at The Neptune and Kings of Leon on June 22 at The Gorge Amphitheatre.

Finally, look for an interview with electronic legend Jean-Michel Jarre next week here in The Music Lounge. You can catch him live on April 18 at the Paramount Theatre.

Brandi Carlile wows hometown fans with stellar performance at Moore Theatre

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

BRANDI CARLILE MOORE THEATRE

March 30

For those who attended Brandi Carlile’s first of two concerts at the Moore Theatre last weekend, we should consider ourselves fortunate. Not only was it a top notch performance, filled with many highlights and a preview of the artist’s brand new album, but it was the only show that hometown fans got a chance to see, as Carlile was forced to postpone the second concert the following night due to a family emergency.

The acclaimed singer-songwriter, who got her start playing small clubs in the Queen Anne and Pioneer Square neighborhoods, or anywhere that would give her a chance to perform, opened her show with the title track from her latest album, By the Way, I Forgive You. Joined by a full band, which included a string section and longtime collaborators, twin musicians Phil and Tim Hanseroth, Carlile sounded impressive and very confident from the get-go.

“It’s on now,” she said looking out to a packed theater. “I heard you singing “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” she added, referring to the enthusiastic crowd’s loud sing-along to the overhead tunes played just before Carlile went on, which she heard backstage.

Although her fan base is a diverse collective of people, a significant percentage of followers, such as those who came to the Friday night show, are Lesbian women, who’ve supported Carlile from her earliest beginnings.

While she played every track from the new album, they weren’t performed in the order they appear on the record, allowing Carlile to fill out her set list with material

from previous projects, such as “Raise Hell” off of 2012’s Bear Creek album and “The Eye” from 2015’s The Firewatcher’s Daughter

“Harder to Forgive” displayed a rock star side of Carlile that we’ve never quite seen before with Ann Wilson-like vocals and aggressive guitar riffs. The audience seemed to love it, half surprised that the usually quiet and folk-style artist had no

problem tackling unchartered territory.

“It feels incredible to be playing this show,” stated a joyful Carlile, wearing skinny black jeans with an untucked white shirt and dark colored blazer, removed midway through. When she introduced the Hanseroth twins to the crowd, she told us that they were immediately keen upon first meeting Carlile to let her call the shots.

“These guys were into female leadership

when it wasn’t cool,” she said with a laugh. She also shared with the audience her experience of being a parent to two children, her youngest born just weeks ago, telling us that she received a lot of “dad advice” from her straight friends. Minutes later, she was performing a gorgeous, delicate version of “The Mother,” which features the emotional lyrics, “You are not an accident where no one thought it through” and “You’re nothing short of magical and beautiful to me.”

Another rock star moment came when Carlile wailed on “The Joke,” pacing the stage from side to side; it earned her a well-deserved standing ovation. A similar intense and passionate energy was felt when she landed on the anthem-like song “Mainstream Kid,” as she jumped up and down feverishly. In contrast, however, “Cannonball” was performed entirely unplugged with Carlile and the Hanseroths strumming acoustic guitars and singing a cappella at the edge of the stage.

“The Story,” her most recognizable hit to date, got help from the audience, who sang all the words loudly with content. “Party of One” closed out the main set, which included a string arrangement composed by the late Paul Buckmaster.

For an encore, “Hold Out Your Hand” was dedicated to all the kids who took part in the “March for Our Lives” event” that Carlile also participated in.

This concert was as solid a performance as can be delivered, flawless and memorable with touches of sentiment and humor, giving fans a range of emotions to experience during two hours of quality music. If you have tickets to that second show at the Moore, hold onto them and know that you’re in for a treat when she reschedules.

April showers bring lots of theater

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

April in Seattle is blooming with Shakespearean iterations of musical and nonmusical sorts and if you like science-fiction or fantasy, this seems to be your month of theater. World premieres continue to spring up in what is apparently very fertile ground around here!

Kiss Me, Kate, 5th Avenue Theatre, 4/6-29 (opens 4/13)

As generators of the citywide Seattle Celebrates Shakespeare festival, the 5th Avenue is presenting this multi-Tony Award®-winning Cole Porter musical. A play-within-a-play inspired by William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this is a battle of the sexes. A charming leading man and his superstar ex-wife are starring in a production of the Bard’s famous play. Both on stage and off, they revel in combat and romance. Who comes out on top? Perhaps it’s time to “brush up your Shakespeare…” www.5thavenue.org

The Producers, Seattle Musical Theatre, 4/6-29

Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film became a musical. The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: the show is a smash hit! www.seattlemusicaltheatre.org

I Can Get It For You Wholesale, Seattle Jewish Theater, 4/8-5/6 (at six GreaterSeattle locations)

Set in the New York City Garment District in 1937, during the Great Depression, this musical tells the story of an ambitious young businessman artfully clawing his way to the top of the garment industry. Written by Jerome Weidman, based on his 1937 novel of the same title, and with music and lyrics by Harold Rome, it was produced on Broadway in 1962 by David Merrick. The show marked the Broadway debut of 19-year-old Barbra Streisand. http://www.seattlejewishtheater.com/

The Last Class: A Jazzercize Play, ACTLab at ACT Theatre, 4/12-29 Jazzercize is out. Zumba is in. But instructor Kelsea Wiggan is not going down without a fight. Kelsea is determined to keep Jazzercize alive and well at the Chikatawnee Valley Community Center. The Last Class is a real aerobics class happening in real time. Along with standard audience seating, two tickets will be made available each performance for audience members wanting to take the class. www.acttheatre.org

Hamlet, The Horse in Motion, 4/12-29 (at Stimson Green Mansion)

Kevin Lin and Jocelyn Maher both play Hamlet in The Horse in Motion’s immersive multi-room staging using the environs of historic Stimson-Green Mansion. Stories diverge and intersect, and the consequences of our actions are laid terrifyingly bare. The audience will be split into two groups, each following a separate performance of the play, which intersect with each other in pivotal scenes, offering audiences an innovative and fresh take. www.thehorseinmotion.org

The Lamp is the Moon, Seattle Children’s Theatre, 4/20-5/20 (world premiere)

Meet Shawn, a bright 5-year-old girl with a head so brimming with science and imagination that she has no patience

for naptime, much to the exasperation of her parents. The world, and the cosmos in particular, is simply far too interesting to stop and rest. On this day, her friend Lamp, despite having no cord and no bulb, triggers a wide-awake adventure when it reveals its greatest dream is to learn to fly and become the moon. (For ages 3 and up.)

www.sct.org

Taming of the Shrew, SecondStory Repertory, 4/13-29

Shakespeare’s rowdy, screwball comedy follows the treacherous road to romance for a strong-willed pair of lovers who’ve met their ultimate match in one another. Until Kate has a husband, her sweet younger sister, Bianca, cannot marry. But feisty, fierytongued Kate rejects every suitor who tries to woo her. Along comes Petruchio, willing to take a chance...and her sizable dowry. His efforts to “tame” her remain a controversial aspect of this tale, reminding us of the expected gender roles of 400 years past, and how far we have and haven’t come since. www.secondstoryrep.org

Year of the Rooster, MAP Theatre, 4/13-5/5 (at 18th & Union)

Olivia Dufault writes a dark and funny play about the underground culture of cockfighting. Gil is a loser. He works at McDonald’s, lives with his ailing mother, and hasn’t had a girlfriend since...ever. But that’s all about to change. He’s been secretly training (and drugging) a rooster to fight. And Odysseus Rex aka “Odie” is the baddest barnyard bird there is. A play about cockfighting, connections, and clawing your way to the top. www.map-theatre.com

The Grey Golem, Ghost Light Theatricals, 4/13-5/5 (world premiere)

Years ago, the world’s greatest comic book superhero, the Grey Golem, went into retirement believing he had finally rid his city of crime, once and for all. But when his butler is mysteriously murdered, the Golem once again dons the cape and cowl only to discover that the job of a superhero is much more complicated than he remembers. From the mind of Asa Fager. www.ghostlighttheatricals.org

An Octoroon, ArtsWest, 4/19-5/13

In 1859, the handsome George arrives

as heir apparent to Terrabonne, his late uncle’s slave plantation. There he quickly falls in love with Zoe, a beautiful “octoroon” (someone who is one-eighth black), but the evil overseer M’Closky has other plans for both Terrebonne and Zoe. Racial stereotypes, both past and present, are shattered in Branden Jacob-Jenkins’ bold, imaginative re-envisioning of a 19th century antebellum drama as an urgent message for today. www.artswest.org

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Book-It Repertory Theatre w/Literature to Life, 4/19-5/6 (opens 4/21) Oscar de Leon, an overweight Dominican boy growing up in Paterson, New Jersey, is obsessed with science fiction and fantasy novels, falling in love, and the curse that has plagued his family for generations. Elvis Nolasco of “American Crime” fame plays Oscar and 30 other characters in this adaptation of Junot Díaz’ Pulitzer Prizewinning novel. www.book-it.org

The Wolves, ACT Theatre, 4/20-5/13 (opens 4/26)

Sarah DeLappe’s Pulitzer-nominated play tells the story of a high school women’s indoor soccer team that navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. www.acttheatre.org

Judgment at Nuremberg, Hit and Run Theatre, 4/20-21 (at Lake City Presbyterian)

Well known from Stanley Kramer’s film and a “Playhouse 90” version, the play explores the choices that confront those charged with responsibility for law and justice, when a country seized by fear turns for salvation to a “leader” who cares nothing for human dignity, human rights, democracy or the rule of law.

https://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/3354144

ASL Midsummer Nights Dream Sound Theatre Company and Deaf Spotlight, 4/21-5/12 (at 12th Avenue Arts)

Howie Seago, well known ASL performer, brings his vision and expertise in Deaf Theatre to this version of Shakespeare’s classic comedy. The Bard’s poetic text will be both spoken and signed in ASL

for Deaf and hearing audiences. Young lovers criss-cross in love while fairies and sprites laugh at their plight. A band of simple tradesfolk try hard to put on a play for the nobility, and everything turns out fine in the end. Recommended for all audiences. www.soundtheatrecompany.org

Silhouette, Annex Theatre, 4/27-5/19 (world premiere)

Silhouette is a science-fiction musical sung (a cappella) by ten voices, exploring the collision of magic and technology on a faraway world. An astronaut crash-lands on a seemingly backwards planet where the natives practice strange forms of magic. As the astronaut is nursed back to health by the natives, rescuers from her star fleet arrive and threaten to decimate the society in this world. Can the astronaut bridge the gap between the hard science & technology of her own people, and the inexplicable magic wielded on the planet? When the astronaut is forcibly taken back, the magic follows her and brings chaos and havoc to her tightly controlled home.

www.annextheatre.org

The Nether, Washington Ensemble Theatre, 4/27-5/14

Detective Morris must investigate and expose an interactive playground world where unforgivable sexual fantasies are enjoyed by men who feel they can’t live without them. Jennifer Haley’s unsettling play tackles both the seductive pull of the morally ambiguous virtual world and the science fiction future of intimacy! www.washingtonensemble.org

Familiar, Seattle Repertory Theatre in co-production with The Guthrie, 4/275/27 (opens 5/2)

In wintry Minnesota, the Chinyaramwira family is getting ready for the marriage of their eldest daughter, but when the bride and groom want to observe a traditional Zimbabwean custom for their wedding, deep-seated tensions arise. Adding fuel to the flames, unexpected family guests turn up revealing uninvited secrets. Playwright Danai Gurira focuses a lens on the messy, hilarious, spirited dynamic of a modern first-generation ZimbabweanAmerican family and the search for a sense of belonging. www.seattlerep.org

SMOKE & DUST

director, and has a troubled sister whose high school diary vlog (she is being cyberbullied) is being closely followed by her colleagues as if it were a hit reality show.

The intimacy of Theatre Off Jackson is perfect for this play about two worlds; one set in the days of female subjugation and one in our modern era with a subplot snipped from the social media blogs. The scenes being rehearsed for the Italian play being produced by the small theatre company (and then actually played out with period sets and costumes in the second act) seem as true and visceral as the story told in the off-set drama.

Playwright Joy McCullough-Carranza’s writing here is intimate and intricate. Director Amy Poisson finds a fine balance between this story’s world of fiction and modern life. There’s a connection when a distraught Barbara realizes that her only choices in life are the convent or being a courtesan in 17th century Italy and then Liv dealing with her lover and being protective of her young sister. Eventually these two worlds do hilariously collide in a humorous twist. This duality rings true with the many worlds women must inhabit today.

Raso treats us to her exquisite operatic voice in this play. These musical moments serve as a testament to her characters’ (Barbara’s and Liv’s) determination to break through their societies’ barriers. The other

women in the cast are Caitlin Frances as Maggie/Isabella, Shelby Wisdom as Rachel/ Cosima, and Belle Pugh as Piper (the young teen). McCullough-Carranza’s writing weaves literary thread between the past and present realities as quickly as a needle sewing a multi-colored quilt. The elaborate details of the intertwining storylines are well told and are best seen live on the stage, and in this case, the stage within the stage.

The roles of the men are not in the spotlight in this play. James Lyle (Josh/ Giovanni Vidman), Peter Cook (Doug/ Giulio), and Michael Blackwood (Marco/ Pietro/Nicolo) are perfect team players in telling this story that puts women’s stories at the forefront. Although their respective talents do offer a lot for this story, I believe

McCullough-Carranza’s purposeful positioning of them with diminished presences truly gives Smoke & Dust some deeper meaning in these times of women empowerment. Smoke & Dust is a feminist statement. I have also reviewed a play called Crowns this week about how the hats African American women wear make a statement about history, today, and the future. In this play, at this production, it would be so appropriate to put on the pink pussy hat, an “Unqualified Lesbian” pin, and #timesup when you check in to see the play. And you must check-in to see Smoke & Dust

a story about a Chinese-American high school basketball player who loves the game as fiercely as any basketball-loving high school kid can love basketball, which is pretty fiercely.

But Yee also has serious intent and large canvases in mind, which she weaves into her “small” family-style stories. Here, she contextualizes her play into the great leaps of change that China went through in the 20th century. Using basketball, which is played world over, and a fictional matchup in 1989 between the University of San Francisco and Beijing University, Yee introduces this teenager who has a burning desire to go on that trip and play that exhibition game.

In order for Manford (an exciting, intense

and engaging Linden Tailor) to join this team, he has to get the coach, Saul (a gruff, no nonsense, clearly-comes-from-New-York-Jews Bob Ari) to agree that a short, unknown teen can really deliver the victory that Manford so cockily promises. Even though we are already sure that Manford will pull this off, watching it unfold is still great fun. Yee can write funny, smart dialogue!

We find out that Manford’s life is not going so well, that he never knew his father, and that his mother had recently died. He moved to live with a neighbor family where an older “cousin” Connie (a warmly bossy and caring Keiko Green) tries to watch out for him and help him finish high school. A clear tragedy from the beginning is that Manford did not understand his mother, particularly because she did not speak English very well and he did not speak much Chinese.

We also flash back to 1971, another key period in Chinese history, just as President Nixon is ready to “open” China to the world economy. Saul visits China then and acts as a teacher of “American style” basketball to a team of great athletes from ping pong, swimming, tennis and other sports assembled to play for Wen Chang (a beautifully subtle and contained Joseph Steven Yang), a party stalwart who finds himself absorbing American style self-assertiveness along with the lessons in not waiting to take your turn to throw and “it’s always your turn.”

These stories converge to great effect in the second act, with many “big” issues surfacing to contemplate. There are sports metaphors present like being able to successfully make free throws by standing still, and standing still might mean life passes you by, and stillness can sometimes be a way forward, and sometimes (most resonantly)

standing still can land you a spot in history – referencing the man in Tiananmen Square standing in the path of Chinese tanks.

Dynamically staged by Eric Ting with great support from Christopher Kuhl (lighting), Wilson Chin (set design), Curtis Craig (sound) and Shawn Duan (projections), this is great entertainment. And by the end, also a great, chewy, sourdough-bread-crust of a message. So, let’s hope Yee mines more from her family relationships for our viewing pleasure. For more information, call 206-4432222 or go to www.seattlerep.org.

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has cheated on her throughout their entire seven-year relationship, but it’s only now that she lets him know how long she’s tracked his behavior. He, like the audience, is baffled by this mysterious woman.

Bit by bit, playwright Martyna Majok drips out Darja’s story and we learn about her first love at age 20, her husband Maks (Arjun Pande), his love of music and his conviction that going to Chicago to pursue music is the most important action he can take. Even though neither of them have anything that looks like it would tie them to New Jersey, Darja somehow can’t leave. And even though Maks learns that Darja is pregnant, Maks somehow can’t stay behind.

And we see her again, beaten and

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Young Yolanda, excellently played by Bethanie Willis, is leading a troubled life in Brooklyn. Her young brother was gunned down and she is seeking clarification and answers in her life. Her mother moves her “down South” (a world away from her city life) to live with her grandmother, Mother Shaw, portrayed by a wonderful Tracy Michelle Hughes. She is then regaled and enlightened with great stories and lively tales from Mother Shaw and her proud matriarchy of friends. They use the magnificent hats as physical embodiments to tell their stories of hardship, hope, and glory. It’s their legacy they’re handing on down.

The music is inspirational. Along with Musical Director Aaron Norman, Russell’s direction here becomes even more poignant with outstanding numbers like the opener, “Where I Belong,” rapped by Willis. “Brooklyn New York / That’s where I was born / Brooklyn New York / That’s where I belong… Teddy my brother / Got shot one day / After his funeral / Mom sent me away…” Yolanda’s soul is aching and longs for healing, redemption and wisdom. These words come down to her from her grandmother in an especially moving gospel tune, “In the Morning,” co-sung with Mabel (a lovely Marlette Buchanan). Other memorable moments come with classics like the rousing “Oh, When the Saints [Come Marching In]” and “His Eye is On the Sparrow.”

The entire cast and band add to the spiritual ambience of the evening whether it’s reliving Sundays in the pews and huge hats blocking the preacher or a sweet story of true love, marriage, and passages. The

dejected at 35, homeless, escaping from her unseen abusive second husband, when a 16-year-old Vic (Nathan Brockett) thinks her sleeping body might be a dead one. His offhand sweetness and his casual attitudes toward what seem like his ways of making money, including hooking and possibly selling drugs, belie the serious instability of his own life. Yet, he has heart enough to want to help Darja and he immediately identifies her damage.

There are moments of lightness and humor, especially at the beginning, when Tommy tries hard to explain away his cheating behaviors. There are moments of intense sexual energy. Tavares has a loose and playful sexual energy with Pande when she’s young and in love, and a world-weariness and a challenging and clear-eyed intention of using sex to try to control Tommy when she’s older.

It’s a short evening, less than 90 minutes. Darja is such an interesting character that we want to know more. How did she get so stranded in New Jersey? Why can’t she go to Chicago with Maks? How does she find Tommy and what does she “weigh” in choosing to have a relationship with him? (She tells Tommy that she has put him on a scale and weighed him to decide if he was worth being with.)

Darja’s relationship with her son and her experiences as a mother are all implied and only tiny tidbits are dropped about him and what he also has had to contend with. All we know in the beginning is that he is missing and Tommy pretty much hates him and Darja seems to have to choose between Tommy and her son – a torturous choice.

All three men provide solid acting partners to Tavares in their scenes. It’s a wonderfully acted piece. The bleak bus stop

(designed by Julia Hayes Welch and starkly lit by Thorn Michaels) is substantial and isolated. Sounds of cars and busses unseen (by Rob Witmer) add to the ambiance.

Ironbound is a story of a woman without power, without wealth, and without any particular path, yet who possesses an uncanny determination to keep living life, no matter what. Majok has given us a look into what so many immigrants in so many dead end situations likely think and feel. And what do you think Darja’s future will be once she leaves that bus stop?

For more information, go to www.seattlepublictheater.org or call 206-524-1300.

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ensemble connects here better than anything I’ve seen in recent seasons.

Seeing Crowns is like going to church, seeing a rousing motivational speech, and sitting through an enthralling history lecture all in one, and then being wrapped

in uplifting, expressive music. The hats/ crowns are a complex metaphor, but this musical makes it universally endearing because everyone wears their own hats. Crowns is a joyous journey into what it means to be a part of a community of

women in times of trial, celebration, and exploration. They really show off their “hatitude” in this mighty production. It deserves a huge hallelujah and AMEN!

ART AND CULTURE

Photographic Center Northwest presents “ALL POWER: Visual Legacies of the Black Panther Party”

“ALL POWER: Visual Legacies of the Black Panther Party” is drawn from a book of the same name and showcases a select group of contemporary black artists, including emerging and internationally acclaimed practitioners, women and men spanning twenty-two to seventy years of age, who have been informed or influenced by The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.

Formed in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, two college students in Oakland, California, and active for less than twenty years (1966-1982), the Panthers indelibly pierced the public consciousness through its visual code and social platforms. 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Seattle chapter, the first outside of California, and Photographic Center

Northwest’s presentation is timed to that.

Exhibiting Artists: Maikoiyo AlleyBarnes, Endia Beal, Sadie Barnette, Bruce Bennett, Howard Cash, Emory Douglas, Kris Graves, Ayana V. Jackson, Christopher Paul Jordan, Kambui Olujimi, Lewis Watts, Carrie Mae Weems, Dr. Deborah Willis, Hank Willis Thomas, and Robert Wade.

The exhibit will be on display at the Photographic Center Northwest, 900 12th Ave, from April 20-June 10. The exhibit opens to the general public on Friday, April 20 at 6pm, with a member preview and tour at 5pm. Photographic Center Northwest is open Mon-Thurs, 12 noon-9pm, and SatSun, 12-6pm. FREE admission.

The exhibit is curated by Michelle Dunn Marsh/Photographic Center Northwest.

Related Public Program

A 3-part discussion series on the international, national, and local impacts of the aesthetic legacies of the Black Panther Party has been developed in collaboration with the Frye Art Museum by Negarra A. Kudumu, Manager of Public Programs.

Panels will be held in the Frye Art Museum auditorium April 22 (International Impacts), May 19 (National Impacts), and June 9 (Local Impacts), from 2-3:30pm. Panelists for the April 22 discussion will be artists Yadesa Bojia, Ayana V. Jackson, and Robert V. Wade and the discussion will be moderated by Negarra A. Kudumu.

The Frye Art Museum is located at 704 Terry Ave. The Frye is located a short walk from the bus stop at Boren Ave. and Madison St. served by Metro buses #12 and #60. Admission is always FREE at The Frye. For more information, visit pcnw.org or fryemuseum.org/all-power.

ALL POWER at the AIPAD Photography Show

“ALL POWER: Visual Legacies of the Black Panther Party” has been chosen by the Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) to be on view at its annual art fair, The Photography Show, April 5-8, 2018, Pier 94, New York City. Visit aipadshow.com/Exhibitors/ Special-Exhibitions/Special-ExhibitionsPhotographic-Center-Northwest for more information.

About PCNW

Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) Is an educational institution facilitating creation, conversations, and experiences of significant photography. Through our certificate program in fine art photography, exhibitions, and an array of public programming, PCNW fosters dialogue in the region through the global language of today. For more information, visit pcnw.org.

Courtesy of Photographic Center Northwest

Familiar Pyewacket still casts a creepily unsettling spell

by Sara Michelle Fetters

SGN A&E Writer

PYEWACKET

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Teenager Leah Reyes (Nicole Muñoz) is obsessed with the occult. With the recent death of her father, she’s been playing around with Black Magic alongside her best friends Janice (Chloe Rose), Aaron (Eric Osborne) and Rob (Romeo Carere). Nothing major, mind you, but just enough that when she speaks with occult author Rowan Dove (James McGowan) at a local book signing it almost sounds like she knows what she’s talking about.

But when her still-grieving mother (Laurie Holden) gets a new job out of town and forces them to take up residence in a secluded house out in the middle of the woods, Leah finds herself angry in ways she never thought possible. After an argument takes that vitriol to another level, the teenager does the unthinkable. Going into the depths of the forest, she performs an act to summon the malicious spirit Pyewacket, making a wish for vengeance that she doesn’t really want or think she’s even going to get. After all, demons, magic, the Dark Arts, none of that actually exists, and whatever it is that Leah has asked for, even at the cost of her immortal soul, it isn’t going to come to pass, so it’s not like she has anything to worry about.

Considering his outdoor survivalist camping thriller Backcountry and now his supernatural horror yarn Pyewacket, I’m not at all sure I’d ever want to journey into the woods with talented writer/director Adam MacDonald. Seclusion. Fallen

leaves. The sound of an eerie wind whipping through the trees. Moonlight playing tricks on the eyes. MacDonald knows what he’s doing, and with cinematographer Christian Bielz once again magnetically assisting him, composing uncompromisingly unhinged visuals guaranteed to keep the viewer discombobulated, and featuring crackling sound design that sends minions of shivers dancing malevolently up the spine, it’s safe to say MacDonald’s handling of things inside this supernatural demonic shocker is every bit as strong as it was with his much more grounded, bearishly grizzly 2014 debut. (The amazing team behind the film’s sound design are Claudia Pinto, Faustine Pelipel, Shaun Gratto and Christopher Guglick and the film’s music composer is Lee Malia.)

Not that Pyewacket is as consistently successful as the director’s previous effort was. There’s not a lot of suspense as to where all of this is heading, Leah making an almost unconscionably bad teenage decision that doesn’t exactly lend itself to a wide variety of outcomes. Figuring out how things are going to twist and turn isn’t difficult, and because of this suspense during the critical final act is substantially lessened. I just wasn’t surprised by anything that happened during the last 10 to 15 minutes, and considering where things end up the fact this isn’t more of a problem is honestly rather astonishing.

Or maybe not. MacDonald is an ace at setting a mood. Better, he knows that he has to put his characters first, make them intriguingly multidimensional, otherwise none of the coming nastiness that’s intent on doing them harm will matter in any memorable way. Here, we don’t need to have the

particulars spelled out for us in regards to what exactly happened to Leah’s father. No, what we need to see is how this loss is affecting his widowed wife and emotionally flailing daughter. It’s their relationship that is key; the pain they collectively feel, their inability to express this overarching ache to one another in ways that might possibly be cathartic or comforting, that is the fuel that will light the candle of the coming demonic doom Leah inadvertently ignites.

As for that said mood, dang does MacDonald do a bang-up job there. As already mentioned, this film’s sound design had me twisting and turning in my seat as if my chair were covered in recently sharpened razor blades. The director is out for blood, and while this thriller is a slow-burn affair that craftily bides its time until just the proper moment to unleash a flurry of dexterously ominous thrills, the craven wickedness of it all is portentously intoxicating to say the least. There’s a sensational sequence where Leah is certain something terrible is going on and Janice spends the night at her best friend’s new house to prove her wrong. The scene MacDonald stages between the two actresses the next morning is bone-chilling in its minimalist dread, the brief bit of unspoken terror passing from one girl to the other setting the stage for the events of the climactic act.

It should also be said that the filmmaker, much like he did with Missy Peregrym in Backcountry (whose voice also makes an appearance here), gets a spectacular performance out of his lead, former child star turned rising adult talent Muñoz. The young actress is fantastic, taking a rather stock character in Leah and finding increasingly intriguing ways to make her feel fresh

and original. I loved the way she transitions through various emotional states of being as quickly and as precisely as any excitedly passionate teenager would, the misbegotten, misdirected anger the youngster is venting towards her equally emotionally wounded mother instantly credible.

Muñoz doesn’t attempt to dull her character’s blunt demeanor or hardened edges instead understanding that Leah’s flaws are just as vital to understanding who she is as her more compassionate virtues are. In the process, this makes her flippantly angry decision to unleash Hell on Earth all the more devastating, and even though she doesn’t believe her spell will actually work, the fact she even goes through the motions of casting it still remains tearfully heartbreaking due to just how completely the actress gives herself over to her character’s anguished state of being.

If only the conclusion weren’t so foregone, it’s entirely possible MacDonald might have crafted a paranormal stunner the likes of which I’d be extolling the virtues of for the rest of 2018. Even so, I still think Pyewacket is worthy of a look. Not only does Muñoz give a marvelous performance, the director continues to show an uncanny ability to frighten in ways that are intimately sinister and, more importantly, unbearably human. He continues to put his characters first, making them live and breathe in ways that are innately relatable. All of which makes this thriller a rewarding genre rollercoaster, flaws and all, and if one is going to venture alone into the woods looking for a good scare MacDonald’s latest hike into the unknown is an awfully good place to start.

Meetings Events Activities

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SATURDAY

- April 7

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. (206) 4488518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org.

Positively Living Coffee Social. 9:30am-12 noon. Cupcake Royale, 1111 E Pike St. Every Saturday. Casual social get-together for the HIV community. Anthony, 206-957-1600. Sponsored by LIfelong. Rainbow Walk for LGBTQ Elders 50+ - Green Lake Walk. 12 noon-1pm. 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N. Every Saturday starting 3/31 - Come Rain or Shine! - Meet at the Wading Pool (along the north end of the lake). Hot coffee and beautiful Rainbow umbrellas to use “just in case.” For info, call (206) 393-3400;. Wheelchair-friendly walk. Sponsored by Generations Aging With Pride. 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.

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.oasisyouthcenter.org. (Also Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.)

The Imperial Sovereign Court of Tacoma - Diamond Empire of the Cascades - presents “Springtime in Washington” - The Mr, Miss & Ms Gay Washington 2018 Pageant. 7pm-doors; 8pm-show. La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1425 E 27th St, Tacoma. $40 cover. An evening of fine drag entertainment and competition. Benefits The Imperial Sovereign Court of Tacoma. “Not in Our Town” - Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Women’s Chorus in Concert (4/7-4/8). 8pm. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. 206-388-1400; www.seattlechoruses.org 8pm.

SUNDAY - April 8

Center for Spiritual Living. 8:25, 9:45, 11:30am. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! (206) 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org

Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett 9:30am. Glacier Lanes, 9630 Evergreen Way, Everett. 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

Tacoma First United Methodist Church. 9:30am Worship, 11am Adult Education. 423 Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma. This reconciling congregation welcomes with warm hands, warm hearts & open minds GLBT persons seeking a spiritual home. (253) 627-0129, www. fumctacoma.org

University Lutheran Church. 9:30am Worship, 10:30am Coffee Fellowship, 11am Adult Forum & Education Hour. 1604 NE 50th St. All are welcome. We choose love. (206) 525-7074. universitylutheranseattle.org

St. Clement’s Episcopal Church. 10:30am Worship. 1501 32nd Ave S. Great music. Dynamic preaching. Holy communion. Encountering the transformative and unconditional love of God in Christ. Join us! www. stclementseattle.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.

Welcome Table Christian Church. 9:45am Meditation; 10:30am Worship; Labyrinth 2nd Sundays 1-4pm. 1322 S Bayview St. Where people of all genders and sexualities, and families of all shapes & sizes are welcome and celebrated. A welcoming and affirming community since 1987. welcometablecc.org

The Imperial Sovereign Court of Tacoma - Diamond Empire of the Cascades - Victory Brunch. Doors at 11am. La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1425 E 27th St, Tacoma. $15 cover. A special brunch to honor and celebrate the winners of the Mr, Miss & Ms Gay Washington 2018 Pageant held on Saturday, 4/7, and recognize the contributions of local individuals to the Court of Tacoma. Benefits The Imperial Sovereign Court of Tacoma. https://www.facebook.com/CourtOfTacoma/ 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. (206) 329-5908; www.LotusSisters.org. (Meets in 2nd floor meeting room; no elevator.) Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies.

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Contact Forrest Rode, (206) 920-6117, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. Find us under “Dharma Buddies” under Meetup.com or DharmaBuddies.org. (Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group at www.LotusSisters.org.)

Seattle Men in Leather Monthly Brunch. 11am-1pm. Purr Cocktail Lounge, 2307 24th Ave E. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. All members of the leather community are invited to attend. Cost: $15. RSVP requested at SML website so Purr can plan for enough food. SML is a Gay men’s social organization, promoting with power & pride the Seattle Men’s Leather Community. www. seattlemeninleather.org

Holy Covenant International Christian Community Church. 12pm. 4525 19th Ave NE. Outreach to the LGBT community. holycovenantccc@gmail.com

Just for Today (NA). 12-1:15pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step Narcotics Anonymous group open to anyone in recovery. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

New Beginnings (SLAA). 12 noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E #201, O’Neil Room. MEETS DAILY (except Saturday). Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step/12- tradition-oriented fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to overcome sex and love patterns of addiction. (206) 322-2437; 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 (206) 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org

Rainbow Walk for LGBTQ Elders 50+ - Green Lake Walk. 12 noon-1pm. 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N. Every Sunday starting 3/25 - Come Rain or Shine! - Meet at the Wading Pool (along the north end of the lake). Hot coffee and beautiful Rainbow umbrellas to use “just in case.” For info, call (206) 393-3400;. Wheelchair-friendly walk. Sponsored by Generations Aging With Pride. No Safeword Writers Group. 1pm. See website for location. Meets 2nd & 4th Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who

writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. For info & location, www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org

“Not in Our Town” - Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Women’s Chorus in Concert (4/7-4/8). 2pm. McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. 206-388-1400; www.seattlechoruses.org

Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: Afternoon; Mon/Weds/ Fri: Evenings; Tues/Thurs: Mornings. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Preregistration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www. orcaswimteam.org

Rain City Soccer Club - Kickabout. Sunday afternoon usually at 3pm. Location varies. Join us for Seattle’s mostly-weekly mostly-LGBTQ pickup soccer game. We play an organized, 2-hour scrimmage on nice fieldturf surface. Sometimes there is a brief training/practice session before we play. Usually there is a “one-beer” after the scrimmage. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Dignity/Seattle. 6pm-Prayer Service. Ravenna United Methodist Church, 5751 33rd Ave NE. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Dignity/Seattle is the local chapter of the nationwide organization of GLBT Roman Catholics. “We celebrate our inherent dignity with pride in liturgy, mutual support, work for justice, & social activities.” Gender-inclusive & relationship affirming liturgies & prayer services. All welcome. (206) 325-7314. Shame to Grace (SAA). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. Sex Addicts Anonymous 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 (206) 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Ski Buddies End of Season Banquet. 6-9pm. Stout, 1530 11th Ave. Join your fellow Ski Buddies and bring your stories and photos of your winter adventures. Event includes no host bar and each person will have a separate tab with gratuity included. Maximum 50 person capacity. RSVP required. Ski Buddies is a nonprofit GLBT & GLBT-friendly club which meets regularly thruout the fall & winter, offering camaraderie & deeply discounted skiing adventures for all levels of skiers & snowboarders. www.skibuddies.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday. Regular league bowling. Jeff, (206) 932-3731; leagues@wsbowl.com. [EXCEPT no bowling June, July & August.]

Integrity/Puget Sound. 7pm Worship & Fellowship. St. Mark’s Cathedral, Thomson Chapel, 1245 10th Ave E. Integrity is an international ministry of Gay & Lesbian Episcopalians, their friends & families, dedicated to education, support & service within the Church & the GLBT community. (425) 226-2746. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - April 9

Rainbow Walk for LGBTQ Elders 50+ - Volunteer Park Walk. 12 noon-1pm. 14th Ave E & E Prospect St. Every Monday starting 3/26 - Come Rain or Shine! - Meet at Black Sun sculpture across from museum. Hot coffee and beautiful Rainbow umbrellas to use “just in case.” For info, call (206) 393-3400;. Sponsored by Generations Aging With Pride. 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. www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed (SOS). 2-3:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www. strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437.

Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Ave N. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.org

PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (206) 325-7724 or info@pflagseattle.org; www.pflagseattle.org. PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality.

PFLAG/Skagit County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Bldg, Room 309, 202 South 1st St., Mt. Vernon. Meets 2nd Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses, & families of GLBT persons, as well as those minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: (206) 325-7724.

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. (206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

Destiny/Unity AA Meeting in Tacoma 7:30-8:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Monday. LGBTQ-friendly AA meeting. (253) 474-8897. (Also meets Fridays.)

Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Every Monday. www. washingtongenderalliance.com

TUESDAY - April 10

Orca Swim Team Workout. Morning. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

LGBTQ+ Group. 1:15-2:15pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. Every Tuesday. A group for LGBTQ youth ages 13-24 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. (206) 622-5555.

Rainbow Walk for LGBTQ Elders 50+ - Alki Beach Walk. 2-3pm. 61st Ave SW & Alki Ave SW. Tuesday starting 3/27 - Come Rain or Shine! - Meet at Statue of Liberty statue. Hot coffee and beautiful Rainbow umbrellas to use “just in case.” For info, call ((206) 393-3400;. Wheelchair-friendly walk. Sponsored by Generations Aging With Pride.

LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. 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 (SOS). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www.strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org

ALISS - Aging Lesbians in South Seattle Evening Gathering. 6:30-8pm. Southeast Seattle Senior Center, 4655 S Holly St, Rainier Ave S & S Holly St., Social Hall. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. This is a group primarily for Lesbians but all are welcome to attend. Facilitator: Fai Coffin; Cost: FREE. Metro route 7. Wheelchair accessible. Kate, (206) 722-0317; www.sessc.org. Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Home Street Bank, 7307 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. Please contact group facilitator Mandi Gunderson, (206) 471-2352 prior to attending. [NOTE: Information updated March 2018.]

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

LGBTQ MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at (206) 250-5002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com.

No Man’s Land - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7-8:30pm. 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. (206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

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 (206) 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191.

Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. For info & location call Dennis at (206) 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Men’s Discussion Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Tuesday. Peer group for Gay & Bi men. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma

7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday.

Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. A vibrant drop-in workshop for those of any spiritual belief. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

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 (206) 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com. [EXCEPT no water polo mid-June through Labor Day Weekend.]

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 - April 11

Mature Friends Walk Around Greenlake. 11am. Meet up at 10:50am with a group of older men gathered at the north end of the parking lot that is next to the boathouse along the southwest side of Greenlake. Every Wednesday. Walk around Greenlake followed by lunch at a local restaurant. www.maturefriends.org

Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12 noon. Roosters Restaurant, 611 Broadway E. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Just drop in - no RSVP required. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Rainbow Walk for LGBTQ Elders 50+ - Volunteer Park Walk. 12 noon-1pm. 14th Ave E & E Prospect St. Every Wednesday starting 3/28 - Come Rain or Shine! - Meet at Black Sun sculpture across from museum. Hot coffee and beautiful Rainbow umbrellas to use “just in case.” For info, call (206) 393-3400;. Sponsored by Generations Aging With Pride.

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 (206) 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org Positively Living. 5-7pm. Lifelong, 1016 E Pike St., 3rd Fl. Every Wednesday. Social and support group for the HIV community with various topics for discussion and conversation. Anthony, 206-957-1600. Sponsored by Lifelong.

GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group for GLBTQ+Youth (14-20) serving Snohomish County & surrounding communities. 6-8pm. Phone or email for location. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett. Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com POZ Seattle and Positively Living Monthly Social. 6-8pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Food, music, 50/50 raffle. $5 suggested donation; no one turned away for lack of funds. www.pozseattle.org.

Queer Seattle Book Club. 6pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E (upstairs). Every Wednesday. This month’s title is The Sparshot Affair by Alan Hollinghurst. https://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/SGLBookClub/ Lotus Sisters Meditation & Dharma DiscussionNorth. 6:15-8pm. Ravenna Bryant neighborhood. Every Wednesday. Call (206) 525-7295 for location. www. LotusSisters.org.

Center for Spiritual Living. 6:30pm-Meditation, 7pmService. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! Info (206) 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org

Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park, 14th Ave E & E Prospect St. Every Wednesday. Meet at Black Sun sculpture across for museum. (See Saturday at 9am.)

Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet. 7pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets 2nd Wednesday most months - check website to confirm

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details. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com

Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. Every Wednesday. 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. No fee, donations welcome. www. ingersollcenter.org

Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7pm. Wallingford Community Senior Center, lower level of Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnywide Ave N. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org

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.

THURSDAY

- April 12

Orca Swim Team Workout. Morning. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

Safe and Sober (AA). 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. (206) 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. (206) 720-5566 or 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org.

Rainbow Walk for LGBTQ Elders 50+ - Green Lake Walk. 12 noon-1pm. 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N. Every Thursday starting 3/29 - Come Rain or Shine! - Meet at the Wading Pool (along the north end of the lake). Hot coffee and beautiful Rainbow umbrellas to use “just in case.” For info, call (206) 393-3400;. Wheelchair-friendly walk. Sponsored by Generations Aging With Pride. Seattle Prime Timers Cards. 2pm. Ballard NW Senior Center, 5429 32nd Ave NW. near The Locks. Meets 2nd Thursday each month in the Arts & Crafts Room on the 2nd floor to play Hearts, Cribbage or Bridge depending on who shows up. Beginners are welcome. On Metro routes 44 and 17X.

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

Capitol Hill Arts Walk. 5-8pm. Participating shops & galleries in the Pike/Pine corridor. 2nd Thursday each month. Keep your eyes out for curbside A-boards that mark each participating venue. Pick up a walking map from any location & you’re on your way. Enjoy refreshments & meet the featured artists as you stroll the Hill. www.caphillchamber.org

Queer Parent Networking Dinners. 6-8pm. NW Network Community Engagement Center - phone, email or visit website for location. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirit, Queer & Questioning families - including parents, co-parents & other people who have a significant role in the life of a child. RSVP requested to facilitate planning for dinner and childcare. (206) 568-7777 or qpnd@nwnetwork.org. www.nwnetwork.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. 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. (206) 322-2515 ext 16. www. lamberthouse.org

PFLAG/Tacoma Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First United Methodist Church, 621 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those sexual minorities. www.pflagtacoma.org; PFLAG/Tacoma: (253) 234-9790. PFLAG/Puget Sound: (206) 325-7724. 21st Century Bowling. 7pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Thursday. Regular league bowling. Jeff, (206) 932-3731; leagues@wsbowl.com. [EXCEPT no bowling June, July, August.]

Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

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. Ongoing support group open to Gay and Bisexual men. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org [NOTE: Please contact the facilitator prior to attending.]

Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.) [EXCEPT no water polo mid-June through Labor Day Weekend.]

FRIDAY

- April 13

Ageless in Recovery (AA). 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Friday. A drop-in AA group for 55+. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

Rainbow Walk for LGBTQ Elders 50+ - Kubota Gardens Walk. 12 noon-1pm. 9817 55th Ave S. Every Friday starting 3/30 - Come Rain or Shine! - Meet at the corner of 55th Ave S and Renton Ave S. Hot coffee and beautiful Rainbow umbrellas to use “just in case.”

For info, call (206) 393-3400;. Wheelchair-friendly walk. Sponsored by Generations Aging With Pride. Road to Recovery (SLAA). 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Friday. Ongoing 12-step group for sex and 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 (SOS). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Peer support for Gay and Bisexual men recovering from crystal meth addiction. www. strengthoverspeed.org. (206) 322-2437.

Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday afternoon listing.)

Congregation Tikvah Chadashah. 7pm. Call/see website for location. Puget Sound’s Gay & Lesbian Jewish Congregation where all are welcome holds Shabbat services the 2nd Friday each month. An oneg Shabbat follows services. (206) 355-1414; www.tikvahchadashah.com.

Game Night. 7pm-11pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Friday. Card games, board games and fellowship. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

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. (206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

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.

Destiny/Unity AA Meeting in Tacoma 7:30-8:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Friday. LGBTQ-friendly AA meeting. (253) 474-8897. (Also meets Mondays.)

LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 8-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201 - in the O’Neill Room. Every Friday. 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 (206) 625-0000; www. seattle-al-anon.org; (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

SATURDAY - April 14

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.)

A Gathering of Men in Edmonds . 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. www.agatheringofmen.org Gay Kickball Welcome All $5 Pick-Up Game. 1:45pm. Bobby Morris Playfield, 11th Ave & E Pine St. Join us for our welcome all $5 gay kickball pick-up game. Please wear something comfortable to run around in. Soccer/ softball cleats (non-metal) or tennis shoes will be fine. Bring water or Gatorade. Come with friends or come alone to make new friends. Bring $5 cash. Our league starts May 5 and you can register at GayKickball.com/ seattle.html.

Imperial Court of Seattle - “Lipstick and Glitter” - Imperial Prince & Princess Ball and Investitures. 6pm doors, 6:30pm show. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. $15 suggested donation. www.imperialcourtofseattle. org; www.facebook.com/ISCSORE

Ballard’s Second Saturday Artwalk. 7-10pm. Pick up maps at participating shops & galleries located in the Ballard business district (Ballard Ave NW & NW Market St area). Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Enjoy an evening of art as local galleries & businesses showcase artists from Ballard & beyond. (206) 784-9705; visitballard.com

“Ominous Adages, Faceless Obsessions & Other Narratives” - Linocuts by Alan LaMont - Artist Reception. 7-10pm. Grumpy Old Man’s Comics, Art & Collectibles (The Curmudgeon Gallery), 1732 NW Market St. “Legendary Children.” Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave. 8pm-11pm. Seattle Public Library will host “Legendary Children,” an evening of representation, dance, empowerment, art and social justice that celebrates Queer and Transgender people of color. This evening is FREE although drinks and food are not, and everyone is

welcome. You must have ID to drink. Facebook registration is recommended. Legendary Children will have live performances and DJs, alongside art by some of the Pacific Northwest’s most talented Queer artists. Everyone is invited to join in the conversations sparked by SAM’s special exhibition “Figuring History: Robert Colescott, Kerry James Marshall, Mickalene Thomas,” which will be open and free during this event. Curated highlights from the Library’s collection will also be available for check out. This event is made possible by the Seattle Public Library Foundation. It is presented in partnership with Seattle Art Museum, The University of Washington Q Center, Pride Asia, and La Sala. Seattle Red Dress Party. 8pm-1am. 415 Westlake, 415 Westlake Ave N. Benefit dance and party hosted by Gaysha Starr and Aleksa Manila with Dirty Sanchez, DJ Riz, Adra Boo, Ruth Soto and more! To benefit Seattle AIDS Legacy Memorial, Gay City, and PrideFest Tickets: $50 general; $150 VIP; $350 ultra VIP for 2. Tickets: SeattlePrideFest.org.

SUNDAY - April 15

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.)

Baha’i Prayer & Fellowship Circle. 10am. Pearl Warren Bldg, 606 12th Ave S. Meets 3rd Sunday each month. Share prayers, readings, thoughts & music. All backgrounds, all faiths welcome. (206) 391-2188. Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am. Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets 3rd Sunday each month. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com

Seattle Poly Potluck & Discussion Group. 5-8pm. (contact for new location) Meets 3rd Sunday each month. For people interested in polyamorous, open, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. $5 donation; please bring a potluck dish. This event is open to the public. Look for us on Facebook or Meetup. Seattle Basketball Club Spring League Kick-Off. 6-9pm. 3405 Lind Ave SW, Renton. We are rebooting LGBTQ basketball for the Seattle area. All genders and all skill levels welcome. Teams are forming now and the Spring 2018 League starts April 14 @ 6pm. Sponsored by the Seattle Basketball Club.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQAllyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, (206) 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

Cascade Rainbow Community Center (Mount Vernon) - (360) 840-8499 and on Facebook.

COLAGE unites people with LGBTQ parents and caregivers into a network of peers and supports them as they nurture and empower each other to be skilled, self-confident, and just leaders in our collective communities - www.colage.org

Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994.

DIFFA/Northwest (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). (206) 763-8885; www.diffanorthwest. org

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, (206) 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 Networksupport & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, (206) 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, (206) 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 - (206) 324-2570; www. equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freelyspeaking.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, (206) 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.

Generations Aging With Pride empowers elder LGBTQ adults to live with pride and dignity by promoting, connecting, and developing innovative programs and services that enhance belonging and support, eliminate discrimination, and honor the lives of older members of our community - (206) 393-3400; info@gapseattle.org; gapseattle.org

GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - (206) 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org

Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - (206) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org

HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. (206) 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, (206) 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com

Lambert House - (206) 322-2515; www.lamberthouse. org

LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge.

LGBT MS Connection - (206) 250-5002; LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - (206) 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org Lion’s Main Art Collective - www.lionsmain.org MEN: Gay City: (206) 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: (206) 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www. nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 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; Tacoma Older LGBT: www.tacomaolderlgbt.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) 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: (206) 388-1408, (206) 323-0750. www.seattlechoruses.org.

Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com

Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org

Olympia/Thurston County - www.RainbowCenterOly. 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, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle Out & Proud Grays Harbor Coalition - http://outandproudgh.org

PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: (206) 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: (206) 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/proudand-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: (206) 568-7777, qpnd@nwnetwork.org, www.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.pflagseattle.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), (206) 850-2070, www.aarth.org; Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, (206) 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, (206) 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, (206) 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, (206) 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), (206) 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; Northwest Two Spirit Society, https://www.facebook.com/ groups/nw2spiritsociety/, Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, (206) 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; QBASS - Queer Black Alliance of the South Sound, (253) 256-1846, weareqbass@gmail. com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, (206) 322-7061, (206) 255-8951; Somos Seattle, somosseattle.org; 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, www.utopiaseattlewa.org; VietQ Greater Seattle, vietqorganization@gmail.com Pierce County AIDS Foundation - (253) 383-2565; www.piercecountyaids.org Pride Foundation - (206) 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org

community calendar

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. (206) 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 - (206) 682-6711; www.q-law.org

Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - (206) 235-7235. Queer Geek! - queergeekseattle.org

Rainbow Center - Resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Tacoma-Pierce County. 2115 Pacific Ave, Tacoma. (253) 283-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition. org; (206) 451-SAFE; (206) 451-7233. SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.voteseamec.org

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. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. (206) 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - BiSeattle.wixsite. com/SBWN and on Facebook.

Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. (206) 323-1768.

Seattle LGBTQ Commission - (206) 684-4503. www/ seattle.gov/lgbtq

Seattle Out & Proud - (206) 322-9561; www.seattlepride.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

Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - (206) 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.

South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.SouthSoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net

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 Flag Football: www.cascadeflagfootball.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: ethylforever@hotmail.com; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.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 but open to all, www.raincountrydance. org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@ gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners.org; Seattle Basketball Club: www.seattlebasketballclub.org; 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, (206) 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 & Foreign-Born Support Group: (206) 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: (206) 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Lion’s Main Art Collective: www. lionsmain.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; [trans] ACTION: Trans* & Gender Non-Conforming Sex Workers’ Support Group - a safe, peer-led space. mail@utopiaseattle.org; TRANSform Washington: transformwashington.com; Trans Resource & Referral Guide: kctransguide.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www. washington genderalliance.com

WOMEN: Aging Ballard Lesbian Exchange (A.B.L.E.): We are Lesbians 60 years (generally) and up, living (mostly) in the north half of Seattle. The purpose of the group is to connect, socialize and support each other. ruthemilyvogel@gmail.com; Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS) - Lesbian Group at the Southeast Seattle Senior Center. This is a gathering primarily for Lesbians but all are welcome to attend. Kate, (206) 722-0317; www.sessc.org; BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. (206) 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Coming Out Women Support Group of Tacoma: www. comingoutwomen.org; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Puget Sound Old Lesbian Organizing for Change: http:// psoloc.org, (253) 777-3357; 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 Bisexual Women’s Network: BiSeattle. wixsite.com/SBWN; Seattle Girls of Leather: www. sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; Tacoma Older LGBT: www. tacomaolderlgbt.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, (206) 461-4493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) 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; Coyote Central: www.coyotecentral.org; 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. (206) 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, 1818 15th Ave @ E Denny Way; (206) 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; Lifelong HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach): for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24: (206) 957-1665; www. llaa.org/HEYO; www.MatthewsPlace.com; The Mockingbird Society: (206) 323-KIDS (5437), www.mockingbirdsociety.org; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www. oasisyouthcenter.org; OUT There Adventures: www. outthereadventures.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: (206) 3257724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) Drop-In Center & Young Adult Shelter: 1609 19th Ave @ E Pine St., (206) 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; Roots Young Adult Shelter: 1415 NE 43rd St., (206) 632-1635; www.rootsinfo.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; (206) 451-SAFE, (206) 451-7233 (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): (206) 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Street Youth Ministries (SYM): (206) 524-7301 ext 111; www. streetyouthministries.org; Teen Link: (206) 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, (206) 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): (206) 522-8412; YouthCare/ Orion Center Young Adult Shelter: 1828 Yale Ave @ Stewart St. (206) 622-5555; Youth in Focus: (206) 723-1479; www.youthinfocus.org; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): (206) 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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Angus

Meet Angus, a super regal and social 7-year-old Norwegian Forest Cat. This handsome fellow loves meeting new people. After hanging out for a few minutes, Angus will make it his mission to become your best friend! He loves getting chin rubs and attention. Angus has just three legs but he’s very confident and has no trouble moving around. Angus loves humans but he's wary of other animals, so he'll need to go to a home with no other pets. Come let Angus work his charms on you today at Seattle Humane! You'll be so glad you did.

As with all of our wonderful cats, Angus is neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and behavior tested. He'll go home with a certificate for a complimentary veterinary examination and an identification tag - a great way to start off on the right paw!

Doug

Doug is a 6-year-old German Shepherd mix who likes nothing better than to be outside sniffing and walking with his favorite person. He has an inquisitive manner and likes to watch everything going on around him. If you've been looking for a walking companion to keep you company this spring, he might just be your man. You can meet Doug today at Seattle Humane.

As with all our dogs, Doug has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and behavior tested. He will go home with a certificate for an examination by a King County veterinarian and an identification tag PLUS most dog adoptions include 30 days of pet insurance from Trupanion and a training rebate when the two of you complete a dog behavior course – a great way to learn together and start off on the right paw! Introduce to children 8 years and older. Doug will need to be the only dog in the home.