Seattle Gay News
Issue 33, Volume 43, August 14, 2015
Arts & Entertainment Taylor Swift wows 60,000 Seattle (wholeheartedly) at CenturyLink Field with welcomes back explosive show Idina Menzel
Taylor Swift – Live Nation
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer TAYLOR SWIFT “1989 WORLD TOUR” CENTURYLINK FIELD August 8 I’ve never attended Comic-Con, or Sakura-Con, or any of those fan-driven conventions. But I have a feeling they’re much like going to a Taylor Swift concert. Thousands of people show up, some dressed in quirky outfits, some wearing
the artist’s merchandise, and many holding personally-made signs – these folks put in money, time, and effort in preparation for this one night. Some drove up from Oregon, some made the trip down from Bellingham, and others zipped over the mountains from Eastern Washington. And when the gates opened, every possible person streamed into CenturyLink Field, from parents harnessing toddlers on their backs to hand-holding couples on a date night to pods of Gay men who Uber’d see SWIFT page 4
John Rubinstein: Pippin, the musical
Idina Menzel – disneywikia.com
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer IDINA MENZEL PARAMOUNT THEATRE August 5 Unless you have been frozen in time, you have heard of Idina Menzel. Whether it is from her Broadway debut in RENT, her
Tony Award winning performance as the green gal from Oz in WICKED, or John Travolta’s now infamous mispronunciation of her name, it is difficult not to know the force that is Idina Menzel. As her World Tour continues across the country, Ms. Menzel appeared in Seattle on Wednesday night, August 5. see MENZEL page 4
Kelly Clarkson delivers the goods to enthusiastic Key Arena crowd
John Rubinstein – headshotandresume.com
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer PIPPIN, THE MUSICAL PARAMOUNT THEATRE August 16-23 As the lyrics say, “Think about your life, Pippin,” a task that seems perfect for the actor John Rubinstein. Making his Broadway debut in the original cast of Pippin (in 1972), he has returned to the musical (in the
first and only revival thus far) playing Charlemagne, the Great – Pippin’s father. As the musical explodes on the Paramount Theatre’s stage, the Seattle Gay News caught up with the eclectic actor of massive talent. Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your earliest influences in becoming a performer? John Rubinstein: I lived in New York see RUBINSTEIN page 5
Kelly Clarkson – www.kellyclarkson.com
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer KELLY CLARKSON WITH ERIC HUTCHINSON AND PENTATONIX KEY ARENA August 12
Here’s the thing about Kelly Clarkson: she’s the real deal. What you see is what you get. She’s a goofball, she has meat on her bones, she’s got a Texas accent, and she’s often barefoot on stage. She is who see CLARKSON page 3
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MUSICAL TIDBITS by Paul Torres SGN A&E Writer ARTSWEST “AFTER HOURS – LAST CALL ArtsWest Theatre found an innovative way to fill seats during the summer’s offseason. With their cabaret-style one-woman shows called “After Hours with Mathew Wright” during July and August, it’s been a sure-fire way to please its audience eager for a taste of theatre. On Monday, August 10, Artistic Director and pianist Mathew Wright accompanied Laura Griffith. Laura Griffith recently appeared in The 5th Avenue Theatre’s production of Carousel and ACT Theatre’s production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Griffith chatted with Wright about her Broadway (or BROADway, as they humorously referred to it) experiences in musicals such as Sweet Smell of Success, South Pacific, and Oklahoma! She sang songs from those shows and delighted the audience with tales and trials of her artistic journey. Griffith also sang from Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George, which wildly roused the patrons. It was a pleasant and intimate evening with Griffith and Wright. Previous shows featured Sarah Rose Davis (Grease), Jessica Skerritt (tick, tick… BOOM!), and Cayman Ilika (Mary Poppins). Monday, August 17, is the final evening of “After Hours” and it features Katherine Strohmaier from 5th Avenue’s Guys and Dolls. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. General admission is $25; a reserved table to two is $75. ArtsWest is located at 4711 California Ave. SW; www.artswest. org; 206-938-0339. ArtsWest is gearing up for its 2015-2016 season. It opens with the Green Day musical American Idiot and ends with one of my favorites Death of a Salesman. The upcom-
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continued from cover she is, and we love her for that. But this girl is also a powerful vocalist, a credible songwriter, three-time Grammy winner, and an impeccable live performer. Seattle fans experienced the awesomeness of Clarkson when she played to a packed Key Arena on Wednesday night, a stop on her “Piece by Piece Tour.” She opened her two hour show with “Dance With Me,” dressed in black denims and a gold sequined jacket, and without shoes. She went directly to the crowd, walking the length of a catwalk and shaking hands with several of them, even grabbing someone’s smartphone and snapping a selfie while singing into the microphone. She continued with “My Life Would Suck Without You,” still greeting audience members on both sides of the runway while dancing, or sporadically twirling, and simultaneously belting out the chorus. “We haven’t toured since 2013,” said Clarkson in between songs. “Well, I had to make a baby.” That baby, a girl named River Rose, is now two years old. “Catch My Breath,” a ballad from her latest album, Piece by Piece, was performed softly, in contrast to the hard-rocking “Nostalgic” that featured sliding LED panels on stage that illuminated in orange and red tones. For the title cut from her new record, Clarkson changed into a classy magenta-colored dress with silver belt; the
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Laura Griffith as Maggie in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof – photo by Chris Bennion/courtesy of ACT Theatre
ing season is about a “group of individuals engaged in the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness in the country they’ve been told make all things possible – the American Dream.” It is definitely going to be an interesting season for ArtsWest. GEORGE EZRA Singer George Ezra made his first Seattle appearance at the Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, August 11. After cancelling back in April due to illness, he was charmingly apologetic and in high spirits. The yelps of young women filled the theater, but his solid bluesy voice lifted to the Paramount’s Beaux Arts style ceiling. Ezra opened with the bouncy come-on tune of “Cassie ‘O” and proceeded with the set list of hits from his impressive debut album Wanted on Voyage. Ezra is already a popular artist in his native England. Hailing from upscale Hertford, he dropped out of school to pursue a life as a blues and rock singer songwriter.
He found his inspiration from Bob Dylan and Lead Belly, among others. He is well on his way to success with this group of well-crafted tunes and an old-soul voice. Other songs in his set included the lovelorn lament “Barcelona,” the hit “Listen to the Man” (check out the hilarious video costarring Ian McKellen), and a jaunty cover of Macy Gray’s “I Try.” The audience was excited while singing along with the chorus of “Blame it On Me.” Ezra ended the main set with the international smash “Budapest,” again with the audience singing along “but for you, you/but for you, you…” which gave him a sweet and endearing smile. The encore included another European city titled song, “Amsterdam.” Ezra knows how to entertain an audience. He has a promising future. He is a shoo-in for several Grammy nominations this year. His youthful energy, natural talent, and catchy songs were perfect for a mid-summer evening in Seattle.
inspiration for the song came from her husband and the fact that she found a good father for her child. “I’m so graceful,” she noted playfully, gliding along the catwalk, snatching yet another smartphone from someone’s hand and taking a selfie. “I don’t know how I landed a man.” A pair of familiar power ballads were performed at the end of the runway, “Because of You” and “Breakway,” and each was backed dramatically by a full band and three supporting vocalists. Changing into a black skirt and multi-colored blouse, Clarkson wailed beautifully on “Behind These Hazel Eyes” and then surprised everyone with a gutsy cover of Wynona’s “No One Else on Earth”; she chooses one song to perform in each city by a fellow artist, selected from fan submissions. True to her unpredictable, witty persona, she told the audience that “Not all great singers are cool. Some are turds.” She later congratulated herself for nabbing a cowboy for a boyfriend, Brandon Blackstock, who happens to be Reba McEntire’s stepson. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” was explosive, and brilliantly matched Clarkson’s fiery vocals with images of flames behind her on the LED window panels. For “Heartbeat Song,” the leadoff single from Piece by Piece, she was joined by opening act Pentatonix on the runway. A mashup of “Walk Away” and “Uptown Funk” got mostly everyone on their feet and dancing along, while a cover of “Bang Bang”
spotlighted the 33 year-old’s trio of backup singers who performed the first two verses of the Ariana Grande hit before Clarkson, in a lacy black cocktail dress, appeared near the drum set for the remainder. “Miss Independent,” her second top 10 single from 2003, and signature tune “Since U Been Gone” closed out the concert, as those on the main floor jumped up and down wildly during the latter number. It was an enthusiastic finish to a commanding, energetic performance. One thing is for sure when you see Kelly Clarkson live...she’s gonna bring it. Having seen her twice now, I can tell you that she puts everything she’s got into those two hours on stage. And, rather than being a diva, she’s going to be what she really is, herself. Eric Hutchinson, who interviewed with Seattle Gay News, and Pentatonix kicked off the night with individual sets. Hutchinson, in a sky blue suit with white sneakers, delivered a rousing set that included material from his newest album Pure Fiction, including “Love Like You,” “Tell the World,” and a snippet of Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off.” When telling the audience where to follow him on social media, the singer-songwriter joked, “I’m also on Grindr.” Meanwhile, Pentatonix had a lot of admirers in the crowd, who excitedly watched them perform “Problem,” “Telephone,” and a cool version of “I’d Rather Be” in their unique a cappella style.
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continued from cover it from Capitol Hill. The “Swifties,” 60,000 of them, packed the sports stadium early and sat through a pair of opening acts, both forgettable (thus, I won’t bother mentioning their names) and behind-the-scenes videos of Tay Tay prepping for “The 1989 World Tour.” Rather promptly, at 8:45 p.m., Swift opened the mega show with “Welcome to New York,” a track from the superstar’s latest multi-platinum album 1989. Wearing a purple zebra-print skirt, black bustier (both sparkly, of course) and silver sequined biker jacket, the tall and lanky phenom strutted a catwalk that stretched about half the length of the football field. The NYC theme continued with “New Romantics,” as illuminated graphics of “Broadway” and “W 42nd St” hung from the stage rafters. For “Blank Space,” Swift changed into a black shorts-shiny black blazer combo and worked the runway like a pro, but it was the next song that was the highlight of the entire concert – at least for me. It was “I Knew You Were Trouble.” It was a darker, edgier, more dramatic, and rock-tinged version of the pop song that included firebombs going off along both sides of the red-lit catwalk; it was thrilling! LED-rimmed umbrellas and Swift prancing around in a rosy pink ensemble spotlighted “I Wish You Would,” while door props were cleverly intertwined with sharp choreography during “I Know Places” featuring the singer sporting a white shorts-top outfit with thigh-high black boots. “It is good to be back in Seattle!” exclaimed Swift looking out to the crowd. “I played shows in Seattle for the last ten years of my life, at the Tacoma Dome and Key Arena,” she continued. Just to put that in perspective, four times as many people
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continued from cover Ms. Menzel pretty much filled the Paramount with one of the widest ranges of audience members that could be imagined. Everything from little girls in Disney costumes up to the most devoted of “Show Queens,” there was a princess everywhere you looked. Appearing more than half an hour late, Ms. Menzel burst onto the stage and opened her “World Tour” with the song from WICKED, “Defying Gravity.” Her powerful instrument in full belting mode, she easily reminded us why the number is indeed a show-stopper, and why Ms. Menzel won the Tony Award in 2004 for the role of Elphaba. Ms. Menzel explained to the audience she was feeling frisky but that “all the men in the audience are Gay,” and then the reason for her delay. She explained how she ran late for the plane only to find the doors already closed at the gate. She tried to bribe her way onto the plane with “Don’t you know any little girls who like Frozen?” but that it didn’t work. But she made it, and that was the important factor. She then continued on with a tribute to one of her mentors and sang, “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” The rafters in the theater rang easily! She eventually sang one of her songs from RENT, “Take Me or Leave Me.” This song is a duet so, traditionally, Ms. Menzel descends to the audience and mingles, selecting random people to sing the alternative lead. The moment she started walking down the stage steps, how-
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came to CenturyLink Field than Key Arena. As a reward to everyone for coming to the show and cheering loudly, especially the pre-teen girls behind me who squealed uncontrollably from beginning to end, Swift vowed to bring out special guests at some point during the performance. There were rumors that Ed Sheeran would appear, possibly Macklemore, but it turned out to be MTV VMA nominee Fetty Wap, a New Jersey-based hip hop artist with a smash single
sight, though it should be noted that Justin Timberlake did something similar during his concert at Key Arena early in 2014. But that was Key Arena, and this was a damn soccer field! Tay also plucked out “Love Story” from her Grammy-winning Album of the Year Fearless, though she tweaked it by giving it an electro-pop arrangement while tapping on a digital keyboard. Russell Wilson and girlfriend Ciara were additional special guests introduced
Taylor Swift performs during her “1989 World Tour” at CenturyLink Field on Aug. 8 – photo by Sy Bean/The Seattle Times
currently on the charts called “Trap Queen.” This set up a duet with him and Swift, which should’ve been off the hook, but instead was just shy of awful. “Mean,” a big hit from the countryturned-pop artist’s Speak Now record, was played acoustically, as Swift admitted she hadn’t performed it in a while. As she strummed her guitar and sang, the catwalk rose to about 30 feet in the air and twirled slowly at 360-degrees; it was an impressive
by Swift, who strolled the runway as the audience screamed with excitement. I’m a little tired of Ciara making the rounds, but I will never tire of seeing Russell Wilson in a pair of jeans; there’s too much sexiness going on there. For “Bad Blood,” Swift was carried around the stage on a portable, transparent platform by her all-male dance troupe. Sadly, Kendrick Lamar’s rap bit was trimmed from the live version. Everybody sang along
ever, audience members rushed towards the stage, causing her to retrace her steps back onstage. She went down the other side with a “Now that was scary” commentary, only to be received on the other side by people blocking her way with offerings of flowers, posters proclaiming their devotion, or just wanting their five minutes of fame.
dry eye in the house. She continued with songs from women that influenced her including Joni Mitchell and Ethel Merman. Then, with complete ease she moved into her hit song from If/Then*, “Always Starting Over.” The concert concluded with, of course, the mega-hit from the Disney movie Fro-
Idina Menzel as Elphaba in Wicked – www.broadway.com
Once back on the stage Ms. Menzel turned up the volume and showed the audience why she is beloved. She sang an almost lullaby version of Jonathan Larson’s “No Day But Today.” The song is haunting enough and when Ms. Menzel lends her powerful vocal talent, there oughtn’t be a
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to “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” as the blonde star rocked out on an electric guitar. The grand finale was “Shake It Off,” and instead of slipping into a cheerleading uniform, like she does in the music video, Swift opted for a frilly green skirt with matching top and large black belt, while all twelve of her dancers wore dapper grape-colored shorts with matching suits. It was playful, as it ought to be, and a series of colorful fireworks decorated the sky at the conclusion of the song as the runway twirled around and around. The challenge of playing to a mass audience – in this case, 60,000 – is to give everyone, from the floor level to the nosebleed section, an experience that equals the value of their ticket and everything it took to get to the concert. Judging by all the happy faces and positive dialogue exchanged by fans exiting the stadium, and the long lines at the merchandise tables, I’d say Taylor Swift did an excellent job of entertaining the crowd. She performed for 2.5 hours with no extensive breaks or intermissions; there was an occasional video of celebrity gal pals fawning over her as if she’d been elected their sorority president, though I can probably let that slide. On the flipside, the LED bracelets that we received upon entering CenturyLink Field, which flickered in tandem to the music, was a brilliant addition to the show; watching a sea of blue, green, silver, orange, and red lights fill the stadium made for great scenery. It was a spectacle, a dazzling show with a lot of high points, and love her or not, she’s the only female artist in the world currently performing in sold out soccer venues. That, and she’s only 25 years young. “The 1989 World Tour” continues through mid-December with dates in the U.S., Singapore, China, and Australia.
children from all over the theater were climbing over seats and running to the front of the theater. Like an expert, Ms. Menzel handled it perfectly and sang the song along with the children. “I bet your parents aren’t tired of this yet, are they?” she joked, holding the microphone for each child to sing a verse of the hit song. The encore came with a hit song from yesteryear. “This was the ‘Let it Go’ when I was a little girl,” Ms. Menzel explained. She proceeded to sing the hit song from Annie, “Tomorrow.” During this number the guy next to me, literally, pulled his phone out of his pocket six separate times to record the encore. The final time, I’m sure my voice was preserved saying, “Put your fucking phone away. Enough is enough!” Ms. Menzel didn’t hear me. It is without a doubt that audiences love Idina Menzel’s performances. They will scream their devotion without hesitation not realizing this is a concert, not a conversation. And what’s not to love? Her voice belts easily from one end of the theater to the other. Her choice of music has proven to be extremely popular. The parts she has played have proven to be wonderful role models, and John Travolta naming her “Adele Dazeem” assured that the world would never get her name wrong again.
zen, “Let it Go.” Here again, Ms. Menzel went out into the audience and selected a *SPECIAL NOTE: Idina Menzel will be little girl dressed like a princess, from the appearing in the musical If/Then in Seattle, first few rows, and invited her to come up on at the Paramount Theatre, November 3-8. stage. On the way back, Ms. Menzel selected another little girl and the three of them went up on stage together. Within moments,
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Special concert slated for roof of Pike Place Market by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer I’ve never seen anyone perform atop the Pike Place Market before, but it will be happening very soon. Mike McCready (Pearl Jam, Mad Season), Duff McKagan (Guns n’ Roses, Velvet Revolver), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Tuatara) and Mark Arm (Mudhoney) will join forces on Sunday, August 23 at the historical landmark in downtown Seattle for a tribute to rock icons Iggy and the Stooges. The free concert will take place on the Market’s rooftop, beginning at 7 p.m., and will feature songs by the influential punk band; the exact location of the show will be directly above the “Public Market Center” sign and giant clock. This unique musical event is hosted by local radio station KEXP. Madonna tour spoiler alert. Don’t read
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and I went to the theater and saw everything I could possibly see. It was affordable (then) so if I saw something I liked, I would go and see it again. Sometimes I would SecondAct it [going in for free at the Second Act] or standing room, whichever I could afford on a high school allowance. Like any other self-respecting child of the ‘50s and ‘60s, I watched television. My main enthusiasm was for the movies. The real influences were Fred Astaire and James Stewart. [Stewart’s] acting style was not a necessary matinee idol leading man, but he could be a romantic interest. He was funny and goofy – which I do a lot of in my acting – but he could also be taken seriously when the role demanded it of him. He could switch from character to character while maintaining the character OF his characters. He changed through his work becoming theatrical and broad and truthful as he could possibly be. Later on, the influence was Gene Hackman. That’s the kind of acting I still inspire to perform. Fred Astaire was also a fantastic musician, never mind his dancing. No one was able to do better than he. The way he was able to incorporate his singing into his dancing. Many of the big name writers said they’d write original songs for Fred, simply because he went to the core of what the song was about. Whether it was a love song or a story song, he acted it and sang the notes in proper rhythm. Andrews-Katz: You made your Broadway debut originating the role of Pippin. What was it like to work with the great Bob Fosse? Rubinstein: That’s a question I could talk about for hours. Bob Fosse, I loved personally as a friend. We understood each other – although from different backgrounds. On some level we were completely compatible and looked at each other with [professional] love and respect, and that makes the experience fantastic. He had an amazing brilliance, charisma, and an understanding of the audience; knowing what the audience needs next to make them laugh or cry. He knew how to portray sexuality on stage without being disgusting, dirty or blatant.
past this, if you’re planning to attend her Portland concert, or another show, on her upcoming tour. Okay, now let’s talk about the set list. Rumored to be included in the show are “Like a Virgin,” “Who’s That Girl,” “La Isla Bonita,” “Dress You Up,” “Take a Bow,” “True Blue,” “Music,” “Living for Love,” “Ghosttown,” ‘Inside Out,” “Deeper and Deeper/Girl Gone Wild,” and about nine or ten other songs. If this holds true, it will be epic! Now let’s talk about the wardrobe. Madonna is collaborating with Miu Miu, Alexander Wang, Prada, Jeremy Scott (for Moschino), Alessandro Michelle (for Gucci), Fausto Puglisi, and Swarovski for her on-stage outfits and attire, all overseen by costume designer Arianne Phillips. The “Rebel Heart Tour,” kicking off September 9 in Montreal, was originally scheduled to launch in Miami this month – a bummer for me because I had already booked my flights to Florida before she changed her plans, so now I’ll just have to spend four long days on the beach instead
(argh!). If you haven’t purchased your Madonna tickets yet for the Portland concert, on October 17, they are available at livenation.com. The initial lineup for the 2015 Earshot Jazz Festival, now in its 27th year, has been announced. Two jazz titans, Wayne Shorter and Charles Lloyd, both saxophonists, are each set to appear with their respective quartets. The Wayne Shorter Quartet, performing October 11 at Benaroya Hall will consist of Brian Blade (drums), Danilo Pérez (piano), and John Patitucci (bass), while the Charles Lloyd Quartet, playing October 17 at Town Hall Seattle will feature Gerald Clayton (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), and Kendrick Scott (drums). Other headlining artists include the Brad Mehldau Trio at Town Hall (November 13) and South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela at the Triple Door (November 17 and 18). Also appearing are the Chris Potter Trio, Anat Cohen Quartet, Myra Melford’s Snowy Egret, and the Scott Amendola Band with Nels Cline and
Jenny Scheinman. For more information, go to earshot.org, or call (206) 547-6763. The complete lineup will be available on August 24; the festival runs October 9-November 18. www.earshot.org Grammy-winning group Los Lobos have scheduled a concert at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on November 13 with Seattle-based opener Leroy Bell. Tickets are available at BroadwayCenter.org. Another Grammywinning act, dance outfit Clean Bandit, is set to appear September 13 at The Neptune; tickets are available at Tickets.com. And, female punk band L7 will perform November 3 at The Showbox Market; buy tickets at axs.com. Finally, I’ll be attending all three days of Bumbershoot next month. For previews, reviews, and updates, stay glued to The Music Lounge.
Andrews-Katz: Do you ever feel the ghost of Eric Berry (original Charlemagne) guiding your performance? Rubinstein: I do very much so! I feel like I channel him every night. I think about him, but don’t imitate his performance. The direction of this production is a different style than Fosse did. And the role of Charles (Charlemagne) is different in conception and approach. He’s funnier, crazier, and even scarier. In the original production he was a more solid obstacle to Pippin’s progress. He was father to him, but his mind was on other matters. He still is, but this new production has him more wacko and crazy. It’s great fun to do. Andrews-Katz: If you could play any role – regardless of all limitations – what would it be and why? Rubinstein: That’s a big question. The role I would really want to play, because it is one of my favorite two or three plays every written, and I’m still of an age where I could play it, is James Tyrone in Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill. That is a play I read again and again. I see productions; I revisit the movie over and over. It’s a magnificent masterpiece and I would love to play that part. I’ve done long sections with my son (Michael) and we have played a 45-minute scene together, but I would love to play the full role. If there were no bars and limits though, I would want to play Mama Rose in Gypsy! Her music is irresistible. Every song she sings is a killer, whether it is a ballad or the big numbers, it’s a John Rubinstein (Charles) and the cast of PIPPIN – photo by Joan Marcus great role of an ambitious talent. Love brother and my partner and we were both Pippin, and now playing the role of his fa- the life out of their child; it’s a great role. I young men of about the same age. We both ther, Charlemagne? would love to play it! were starring in a big hit on Broadway, and Rubinstein: There are tremendous difwe had so much fun together. He is still ferences. First there is a brand new ending. John Rubinstein is the son of the great somebody I adore. The show has been rewritten in parts. One concert pianist Arthur Rubinstein. John Andrews-Katz: You won a 1980 Best of the great theater directors had the idea of made his debut in Pippin to great acclaim. Actor [Play] Tony Award for your perfor- changing the ending in a very substantial In 1980, he won the Tony and Drama Desk mance in Children of a Lesser God. Did you way (from the original in 1972). Stephen Awards for his role in Mark Medoff’s Chilhave to learn sign language for the role? Do Schwartz [composer/lyricist of Pippin] saw dren of a Lesser God. His film roles include you still speak any? it and loved it. The first time I saw it was at The Boys from Brazil, Red Dragon and AnRubinstein: In that show I sign for two Seattle’s 5th Avenue. My wife was playing other Stakeout among many others. He’s and a half hours. It is a major signing role. Fastrada. I brought my kids there, and there won an Emmy award for his repeating role We [Phyllis Frelich playing Sarah Norman] was the new ending. I was appalled and sur- on televisions “Family.” Returning to Pipsigned equally but she signed only. I was si- prised and couldn’t believe they did that, but pin, John Rubinstein comes full circle. multaneously speaking and signing as my that’s the way the ending was, is currently, character. When I spoke to her I signed. My and always will be from now on.
He was truthful. He always wanted to go to the truth of the matter. For me, he was a tremendous guide and inspiration. Andrews-Katz: What is your favorite memory you have of the original Broadway run of Pippin? Rubinstein: I was involved with it for two and a half years, and it was my Broadway debut, and we [my wife and I] were having two children – the beginning of our family – so there are hundreds of memories associated with it. The people and the experiences, and my life on the side of performing, that I don’t know if I could pick a favorite moment. One of the greatest enduring moments was getting to sing, dance and play on stage with Ben Vereen. He was my
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hands still hurt from it. I can’t say I practice the language. I’m like a person spending time in France, and I learned to speak it well. I wasn’t fluent, but I haven’t spoken it since then. I have deaf friends, but I don’t see them as often as I’d like. Then I was working on signing every day, but now I’m rusty. Andrews-Katz: Appearing in the first (and only) revival of Pippin is full circle for you. How does it make you feel being part of the show again? Rubinstein: It’s wonderful. It’s like going home again after being absent for 40 years. It’s a fantastic wonderful thing. Andrews-Katz: What differences do you recognize having created the role of
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Marvelous Shaun the Sheep sheer animated perfection by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE Now playing Shaun might be the runt of The Farmer’s flock, but that doesn’t make him less a leader. So when he decides it’s time to take an impromptu, day-long vacation the other sheep happily follow his lead. But when their plan to trick The Farmer into a quiet slumber goes wildly haywire, it suddenly becomes their responsibility to sneak into the big city and bring their kindhearted master home. With trusty dog Bitzer on their tail, Shaun and the group do all they can to return life on the farm back to normal, a relentless animal-control officer following their every move not caring this jaunt out of their peaceful country home is done with the purest and most heartfelt of intentions. Based on the long-running British television series, sprung from the minds working at Aardman, the folks responsible for Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the WereRabbit, Chicken Run and The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Shaun the Sheep Movie is a delightful, family-friendly, stop-motion sensation that gets better and better as it goes along. A priceless gem about friendship, family and sacrifice, it’s a consis-
tently witty marvel filled to the brim with ingenious sight gags, endearingly original comedy and sublime characterizations – all of which are accomplished without any dialogue whatsoever – I absolutely adored. In short, it’s sheer perfection, and I’m not at all sheepish trotting out such an obvious pun as that in order to say so. Shaun originally appeared in the Oscarwinning short film A Close Shave, Nick Park bringing him to life alongside the cheese-loving Wallace and his smarterthan-everyone-else canine best friend Gromit. In 2007 the loveable if diminutive sheep got his own children’s television series, audiences of all ages tuning in each week to see what sort of mischief he, his pals, The Farmer and dog Bitzer would get into next. Irreverent yet smart, simple yet secretly complex, each episode offers up its own idiosyncratic delight and as such it’s easy to see why the program has developed such a substantial following. But a feature film? For kids? With no dialogue? Was that something filmmakers Mark Burton and Richard Starzak really wanted to attempt? Thank goodness the answer was yes because the resulting picture is as if they watched every Jacques Tati ever made that involved the observational comedian Monsieur Hulot and thought to themselves they could accomplish much the same yet doing so substituting sheep for
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a curiously inquisitive Frenchman. Throw in allusions to everything from Monty Python to Benny Hill, “The Simpson” to Looney Tunes, Charlie Chaplin to Harold Lloyd, the beautifully animated adventure is a total joy that never gets old or wears out its welcome, building to a spellbindingly hilarious conclusion that had young and old alike chortling with laughter during my viewing. I don’t have a lot more to add. In many ways, the filmmakers have bravely crafted the kind of hysterically uplifting, comically
inspired marvel Minions by all accounts could have been, fearlessly composing a feature-length opus for kids devoid of dialogue, reliant upon visuals, sight gags and musical cues to get the job done. Kids will be mesmerized, adults will be happily amused, Shaun the Sheep Movie is a marvelous piece of animated entertainment almost certain to stand the test of time and then some.
Ricki and the Flash a rocking good time
Meryl Streep in Ricki and the Flash – www.themarysue.com
by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer RICKI AND THE FLASH Now playing Ricki Rendazzo (Meryl Streep) is a never-was rock star still standing tall alongside her band The Flash in a small California bar doing rollicking covers of everyone from Tom Petty to Bruce Springsteen to Lady Gaga. Moonlighting as a cashier at a local Whole Foods-type supermarket, in a relationship with her band’s lead guitarist Greg (Rick Springfield), but unwilling to make any public declaration admitting it, she’s an unapologetic loner who refuses to feel sorry about her life’s mistakes, doing her best to keep on rocking as time, experience and circumstance slowly work against her. Things get interesting when her ex-
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husband Pete (Kevin Kline) tells her she needs to fly cross-country and come home to help her grieving daughter Julie (Mamie Gummer), the young woman falling to psychological pieces in the wake of a brutally difficult divorce. Having not seen any of her kids, and that includes sons Josh (Sebastian Stan) and Adam (Nick Westrate), in years this is difficult for Ricki. Yet she drops everything and heads to her daughter’s side, hoping some good can come from the visit even if not everyone is going to initially be all that glad to see her again after so much time apart. Director Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs, Something Wild) and screenwriter Diablo Cody (Juno) aren’t attempting to rewrite the dysfunctional family rulebook with their rollicking collaboration Ricki and the Flash. Not a lot happens we do not expect. Nothing overly profound or surprising ends up coming to pass. The
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majority of the central characters evolve as we expect them to practically right from the first second we are introduced to them. But what the film lacks in originality it makes up in heart, wearing its emotional authenticity on its leather-clad sleeve. Much like the director’s last success, Rachel Getting Married, a lot like the writer’s script for Young Adult, the film fearlessly allows these characters to live and breathe like real people, presenting their problems and their difficulties as-is with very little in the way of additional embellishment. Unlike those pictures, it does grant them a momentary modicum of levity and light, building to a fairy tale conclusion of togetherness and family that works far better than it probably should in large part due to the fact getting to that point felt so gosh-darn honest. Unsurprisingly, Streep is a scene-stealer, delivering a performance of depth and power that builds in masterful intimacy one moment to the next. Her scenes onstage with Springfield and the rest of The Flash are an eye-popping delight, each song building narrative and character, doing it through guitar licks, lyrics and the motions of those rocking and rolling up on the stage. But she is equally magnificent in the quiet moments between her and real-life daughter Gummer (who is equally wonderful) or in the cathartic, punch-drunk sequences of give-and-take remembrance with Kline, all
of them working in a spiritual tandem that’s every bit as melodious as the musical moments. Demme digs in, he and cinematographer Declan Quinn (Leaving Las Vegas) creating a documentary-like milieu that facilitates connectivity between the audience and the story. The veteran filmmaker allows the performance sequences to shimmer and shine yet never does he forget about the players who’d rather stay out of the spotlight, giving the supporting cast equal chance to make an impression. Meticulously edited by Wyatt Smith (Into the Woods), all the pieces fit together seamlessly, Demme keeping embellishments to a minimum no matter what else might be happening on the fringes of the frame. Cody’s script can get a little cutesy, it’s contrivances plainly obvious. It also doesn’t always know just exactly how to make all of its points, over-explaining on some occasions while at others getting too ephemeral and nondescript about various characters and their respective motivations. But the core stuff, the interpersonal familial plain on which most of the dramatics traverse, that is something to see, the emotional peaks and valleys all ones I found myself happily absorbed in and glad to have been given the opportunity to hike through. In the end, though, it’s Streep who elevates things to the heights they ultimately ascend to. Demme cannily keeps her in the center of the stage, so even when others are shining it is Ricki we’re thinking about. It’s as terrific a performance as any the veteran four-time Academy Award-winning actress has given over the last handful of years, Ricki and the Flash topping the charts in large part solely because of her.
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Arts in Nature Festival: Music, Art & Performance at Seattle’s Camp Long The Arts in Nature Festival will return on August 22-23 at Camp Long in West Seattle. The festival is an eclectic experience of music, art, and performance in the woods of Seattle’s only camp ground. The diverse lineup of over 40 artists includes music from indie rock to traditional Japanese folk, plus dance performance, poetry, and audio/visual installations in the Museum of Sound. Highlights of the artist lineup include Stranger Genius nominee Clyde Peterson, who will be presenting his multimedia installation Boating with Clyde and performing with indie rock band Your Heart Breaks. Karl Blau, iji, Mako & Munjuru, Hollow Earth Radio, and Althea Fantast Dance Collective are also on the lineup for the weekend. The “arts in nature” concept encourages artists and audience members to engage in active participation both with each other and with the natural landscape of Camp Long. Performances will be intimate, ambient, and acoustic in four different venues throughout the park: in the Lodge, in a forested grove by the Pond, on the climbing Glacier, and in the Meadow. Camp Long’s rustic cabins will house the Museum of Sound where artists will take up residency for the weekend creating multidisciplinary installations blending sound, auditory arts, music and visual arts.
The cabins meander through the forested perimeter of the park, and festival goers will have the opportunity to enter and explore each cabin. Most of the cabins will have a hands-on component allowing attendees to interact with the artists’ work. In addition to viewing performances and installations, festival-goers can participate in poetry workshops, art activities, costumed hikes through the forest, and a beer garden sponsored by Fremont Brewing. The Arts in Nature Festival is an annual event hosted by Nature Consortium, a West Seattle-based nonprofit that connects people, arts, and nature. Camp Long is located at 5200 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116. Tickets for the festival are on sale for $10 per day or $16 for the weekend. To view the full artist lineup and purchase tickets today, visit http://fest.naturec.org. The Arts in Nature Festival is made possible with support from The Boeing Company, Nucor, Clean Air Lawn Care, The Stranger, Girlie Press, LimeLite Development, Fremont Brewing, Northwest Polite Society, Live Oak Audio Visual, and Anchor QEA. Courtesy of the Nature Consortium, 4408 Delridge Way SW #107, Seattle, WA 98106 | 923-0853 ext 100; www.naturec. org
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IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. taphousegrill.com Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Seattle Hempfest (8/14-8/16). Fri: noon-8pm; Sat & Sun: 10am-8pm. Seattle Waterfront Parks: Olympic Sculpture Park (south entrance), Myrtle Edwards Park (central entrance), Centennial Park (north entrance). www.hempfest.org. Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org “Bare” (8/14-8/16). Fri 8/14 - 7pm; Sat 8/15 - 2pm & 7pm; Sun 8/16 - 2pm. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds. A pop opera coming of age story about a group of high school students at a Catholic boarding school, with each struggling to define themselves in the face of relationships, sexuality & belief. Intended for mature audiences. Tickets: edmondsdriftwoodplayers. org or $7 at the door. Olympic Music Festival (6/27-9/13). Sat & Sun @ 2pm. Tickets & info: 360-732-4800. www.olympicmusicfestival.org. Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood: “The Courage to Be Queer.” 5:30pm. Queen Anne UMC, 1606 5th Ave W. God is Queer, Hood says. His presentation is about the wildness & beauty of an indescribable & uncontainable God. What is the Queer calling us to be? Cost: $10 general admission, $5 students, $15 family. www.qaumc.org/the-well Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com “Bare” (8/14-8/16). Fri 8/14 - 7pm; Sat 8/15 - 2pm & 7pm; Sun 8/16 - 2pm. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds. A pop opera coming of age story about a group of high school students at a Catholic boarding school, with each struggling to define themselves in the face of relationships, sexuality & belief. Intended for mature audiences. Tickets: edmondsdriftwoodplayers. org or $7 at the door. Whidbey Island Music Festival. 7:30pm. St Augustine’s-in-the-Woods, 5217 Honeymoon Bay Rd, Freeland. www.whidbeyislandmusicfestival.org “Bare” (8/14-8/16). Fri 8/14 - 7pm; Sat 8/15 - 2pm & 7pm; Sun 8/16 - 2pm. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds. A pop opera coming of age story about a group of high school students at a Catholic boarding school, with each struggling to define themselves in the face of relationships, sexuality & belief. Intended for mature audiences. Tickets: edmondsdriftwoodplayers. org or $7 at the door. The Tennessee Tease (8/13-8/15). 8pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. A new burlesque play based on the plays & memoirs of Tennessee Williams. Tickets $20. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1851133. 21+. www.theatreoffjackson.org
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For information on GLBT-friendly religious/spiritual organizations in the Greater Seattle area, call or email Rick at the SGN office: 206-324-4297; sgn2@ sgn.org. IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. taphousegrill.com Seattle Soto Zen. 9:15am-Zazen Instruction, 9:30amZazen. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. Anyone interested in meditation, whether new or experienced in Zen practice or other traditions, is welcome. 323-1659, www.seattlesotozen.org Gay Men’s Bowling in Lynnwood. 9:30am. Brunswick Majestics Lane, Lynnwood. 9:30am Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com; www.gaysnohomish.org
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Seattle Hempfest (8/14-8/16). Fri: noon-8pm; Sat & Sun: 10am-8pm. Seattle Waterfront Parks: Olympic Sculpture Park (south entrance), Myrtle Edwards Park (central entrance), Centennial Park (north entrance). www.hempfest.org. 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 the 3rd Sunday each month. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@hotmail.com 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 + $2 shoe rental. (425) 785-4725. Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 990-0007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. www.dharmabuddies.org. (Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group at www.LotusSisters.org.) Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 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 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Bare (8/14-8/16). Fri 8/14 - 7pm; Sat 8/15 - 2pm & 7pm; Sun 8/16 - 2pm. Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St, Edmonds. A pop opera coming of age story about a group of high school students at a Catholic boarding school, with each struggling to define themselves in the face of relationships, sexuality & belief. Intended for mature audiences. Tickets: edmondsdriftwoodplayers. org or $7 at the door.
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tion visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 2-3:30pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 3rd Monday each month. (253) 383-2565. Seattle Women’s Commission Meeting. 5:30-8pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave Rm 221. Meets 3rd Monday each month (except December). SWC is a 20-member volunteer advisory board that advises the Mayor, City Council, & all City of Seattle departments on matters concerning women & women’s rights. Meetings open to the public. 684-4537. Healing Words. 6:30-8pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in group open to all who are healing from trauma, addiction, or just the challenges of life in general. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. Pozitively Me! 6:30-8pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike St. Every Monday. A group and conversation about HIV for Gay & Bi men newly diagnosed and for Gay & Bi men facing the challenges of living with HIV longterm. www.gaycity.org. Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.org Lotus Sisters South End/Columbia City Meditation & Dharma Discussion. 7-8:30pm. Meets 3rd Monday each month. Call 206-725-3608 or 434-5521 for details and location; www.LotusSisters.org. (Not wheelchair accessible.) Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Bremerton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 3257724. PFLAG/Everett Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church of Everett, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Meets 3rd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 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. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday. (253) 474-8897. Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. For information email info@washingtongender alliance.com Olympic Music Festival (6/27-9/13). Sat & Sun @ Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every 2pm. Tickets & info: 360-732-4800. www.olympicmuMonday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sicfestival.org. sasgcc.org. Seattle Japanese Garden: Live Dance & Music. 2-5pm. Washington Park Arboretum. Wander thru the TUESDAY - August 18 garden & wonder at the sights, sounds & spirits emerging IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House from the landscape. Visitors will encounter dancers & Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy musicians dispersed in suprising locations thruout the 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. garden as the performers engage in miniute-by-minute taphousegrill.com response to all the scents, sounds & sights of the garden. Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE with garden admission. Whidbey Island Music Festival. 2pm. Greenbank Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for Farm, 765 Wonn Road A-201, Greenbank. www.whid- anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm. beyislandmusicfestival.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Weds/ Planned Parenthood, 2001 E Madison. Meets 3rd Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Tuesday most months (schedule varies in summer). The Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team Support of LGBT youth. All are welcome at meetings; workouts are for both competitive & recreational swim- lots of volunteer opportunities are discussed. 632-0662 ext 49; CRISIS LINE: 1-877-SAFE-SAFE; www.safemers. www.orcaswimteam.org schools coalition.org. Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. & women who share their experience, strength & hope Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize with each other so they may overcome their sexual the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www. addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction sasgcc.org or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. ConfiSASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Jennie McNulty & Lisa Koch - “The Bland Ambition dential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone Tour.” 7:30pm. ‑Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah HarLA comic Jennie McNulty & local singer/comedian Lisa din, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@ rays.org Koch in a night of Queer comedy, twisted tunes & a Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave tribute to Madonna on the Queen of Pop’s birthday. E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay Tickets: $18; VIP + drink $25. www.brownpapertickets. & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; com/event/1692464. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Broadway. Every Sunday. Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse MONDAY - August 17 Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, taphousegrill.com 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationE. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in ships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www.sasgcc.org www. lamberthouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay 7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For informa-
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E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521. Rain City Jacks. 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm; 4th Sunday each month at1pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a traditional jack-off club. Friendly, sexpositive, non-profit and private. Membership required. Adult men only. Enroll at the door. www.raincityjacks. org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5035. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & AfroCaribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience connection, community & spirituality. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com What About Me? 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for Gay & Bi men of all ages. 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, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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
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WEDNESDAY - August 19
IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. taphousegrill.com Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Pierce County AIDS Foundation New Volunteer Orientation in Tacoma. 6-8pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 3rd Wednesday each month. PCAF is seeking volunteers to provide practical & emotional support services for clients, assist with administrative needs, & plan & work at special events. More info & to receive application, call Colleen at (253) 383-2565 ext 206. The Rowing Team Peer Recovery Group. 6-7:30pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. Meets every Wednesday. This peer recovery group provides a safe & supportive faith community to share your recovery journey with, God answers our prayers & sends us a boat. Sometimes rowing furiously for yourself & sometimes for others. All are welcome. Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week. Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/SGLBookClub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters Meditation & Dharma Discussion North. 6:15-8pm. Ravenna Bryant neighborhood. Meets every Wednesday. Call 525-7295 for location. www. LotusSisters.org. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) The Gay Uncle Time – A Celebration of Pop, Underground, Camp, Gay & Trash Culture of the ‘60s & ‘70s and Beyond! With Fabulous Special Guests. 7pm. The Rendezvous Grotto, 2322 2nd Ave. 3rd Wednesday each month. The Gay Uncle Time, a spin-off of The Comedy Womb, is a combination salon, cabaret, classroom, story time visit with your favorite relative you never knew you had & a few of his fabulous friends. Picture John Waters subbing for Garrison Keillor on a $13 budget in a friend’s living room with special guests. $5 at the door. www.facebook.com/thegayuncletime. HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7-8:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:00pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org
couples. Volunteer attorneys provide FREE 30-minute consultations. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 235-7235. Clinic volunteers return calls on Tuesdays between 12noon-3pm. For information, visit www.q-law.org/legalclinic PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside Monthly Meeting. 7-9pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. Wheelchair accessible. See http://community.pflag.org/PFLAGBellevue. Contact us at info@bellevue-pflag.org or 425-483-6642. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. 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, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Debauchery. Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Queers stripping for Queers in a hot, anti-oppressive space, raising money for organizations that serve the Queer community. The show features stripteases, lots of audience interaction & even birthday lapdances on stage! Be sure to bring plenty of dollar bills - a portion of the proceeds goes to non-profits providing health & social services within the Queer community. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. www.lilydivine.com
Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org. Seattle LGBTQ Employees for Equality (SEqual). 12noon. Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave, Room 4070. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. Open to the public. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212. Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. 6:308:30pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave, Room 221. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. SCSM is made up of 15 volunteer members who work to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly & equitably addresses sexual minority concerns. Meetings open to the public. 684-4514. Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club Monthly Potluck & Meeting. 7pm. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. Bottom Dwellers promotes safe & responsible scuba diving & other outdoor activities for the GLBT community & friends at all experience levels. For info & location, www. bottomdwellers.org. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every THURSDAY - August 20 Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday taphousegrill.com each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www. ingersollcenter.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebearssubscribe@yahoogroups.com Family Affair - Cabaret Served Up Family Style. 7:30pm. Rendezvous/Jewelbox Theater, 2322 2nd Ave. Storytellers, dancers, writers, musicians & artists share their hilarious, twisted & ultimately relatable family skeletons. As needed, each performance benefits a family in the artist community who has had an unforeseen crisis. $10. therendezvous.boldtypetickets.com/ events/26609822 Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet. 8-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets the Wednesday before the 3rd Saturday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com
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IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. taphousegrill.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org 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 Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. (253) 474-8897. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm. Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org “Spring Awakening” - A Benefit for Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) (8/21-8/22 & 8/28-8/29). 7pm doors; 8pm show. Broadway Performance Hall, Broadway & E Pine St. Chandelier Productions teams up with PSKS to deliver a two-weekend run of the Tony Award winning rock musical. Tickets: $20-$28 - stage seating available. www.chandelierproductions. org; www.psks.org Bedtime Stories: Free Summer Movies. Cal Anderson Park. This week: Edward Scissorhands (1990). Gather ‘round as Winona Ryder tells a classic tale of loving an outcast (Johnny Depp) with scissors for hands, who can’t seem to acclimate to suburbia. www.threedollarbillcinema.org
SATURDAY - August 22
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. taphousegrill.com All Things Japanese Sale - ONE DAY ONLY. 10am4pm. Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington, 1414 S Weller St. This large rummage sale hosted by the Hosekibako: Japanese Resale Shop at JCCCW features a wide variety of Japanese items,
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including dolls, furniture, fans, traditional dress, plush toys, jewelry, books and much, much more! There is something for everyone with over one thousand antiques and collectibles on sale and prices starting at just $0.25. To donate, volunteer or learn more, contact 206568-7114 or email admin@jcccw.org; www.jcccw.org. Arts in Nature Festival (8/22 & 8/23). Sat 8/22 - 11am9pm; Sun 8/23 - 11am-6pm. Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave SW. An eclectic experience of music, art & performance featuring over 40 artists. Tickets: $10/day or $16 for the weekend. fest.naturec.org Seattle Center Festal: Tibet Fest (8/22 & 8/23). 11am5pm. Seattle Center Armory and on the Fisher Pavilion Roof. Experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Tibet through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and a lively marketplace. Includes film screenings and photo exhibits. Olympic Music Festival (6/27-9/13). Sat & Sun @ 2pm. Tickets & info: 360-732-4800. www.olympicmusicfestival.org Seattle Prime Timers Annual Picnic. 3pm. Lower Woodland Park Shelter #5. RSVP REQUIRED to Gregry at 206-789-6778 or GregryLoomis@msn.com with your choice of grill item(s) (# of meat or veggie hamburgers and/or hot dogs). Bring a potluck dish to share. Guests pay $10 to defray costs. “Emperor’s Turnabout” - Imperial Court of Seattle. 6pm doors; 7pm show. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Drag queen title holders and court members performing as boys! Their counterparts performing in drag! Come watch as roles are reversed and an evening of fun is had! $10 suggested donation. Hosted by Sofonda Peters and Frigid Aire. www.imperialcourtofseattle. com and Facebook. “Spring Awakening” - A Benefit for Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) (8/21-8/22 & 8/28-8/29). 7pm doors; 8pm show. Broadway Performance Hall, Broadway & E Pine St. Chandelier Productions teams up with PSKS to deliver a two-weekend run of the Tony Award winning rock musical. Tickets: $20-$28 - stage seating available. www.chandelierproductions.org; www.psks.org
SUNDAY - August 23
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) IPA Week at Tap House Grill (8/13-8/23). Tap House Grill, 1506 6th Ave (& 550 106th Ave, Bellevue). Enjoy 40 rotating India Pale Ales from around the world. www. taphousegrill.com Arts in Nature Festival (8/22 & 8/23). Sat 8/22 - 11am9pm; Sun 8/23 - 11am-6pm. Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave SW. An eclectic experience of music, art & performance featuring over 40 artists. Tickets: $10/day or $16 for the weekend. fest.naturec.org Kawabe Summerfest 2015. 11am-4pm. Kawabe Memorial House, 221 18th Ave S. Live music, food, family activities. Seattle Center Festal: Tibet Fest (8/22 & 8/23). 11am5pm. Seattle Center Armory and on the Fisher Pavilion Roof. Experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Tibet through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and a lively marketplace. Includes film screenings and photo exhibits. Seattle Prime Timers Rap Group. 12:30pm. SASG House, 303 17th Ave E, Room 1 (upstairs in the southwest corner). Subject: Is sexual attraction what it’s all about? Metro routes 8, 10, 12, 43. The meeting is open to members and the general public. No Safeword Writers Group. 1pm. Meets 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. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositive culture. org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org (Also meets 2nd Tuesday, 7pm.) Rain City Jacks. 4th Sunday each month at 1pm; 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm. West Queen Anne/Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a traditional jack-off club. Friendly, sex-positive, non-profit and private. Membership required. Adult men only. Enroll at the door. www. raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5035. Olympic Music Festival (6/27-9/13). Sat & Sun @ 2pm. Tickets & info: 360-732-4800. www.olympicmusicfestival.org
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253)
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798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - 3639188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.mature friends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians.net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks. org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples. org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. (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: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org 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 PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol. com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 568-7777, info@ nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality with chapters in Seattle, Bellevue/Eastside, the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. PFLAG Seattle: 206-325-7724, info@pflagseattle.org, and www.pflag seattle.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: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/ as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on
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Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sistah Sinema, www. sistahsinema.com, info@sistahsinema.com; TrikoneNorthwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www. trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-6850164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235. Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBTfriendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233). SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org 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. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503. 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. 323-1768. Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298. Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com 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 Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emerald citysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: ethylforever@hotmail.com; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance. org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@ gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Gay Basketball Association: www.seattlegaybasketballassociation. com; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam. org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo. com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance. org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling. htm, www.theprideleague. com, Century 21 League; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay
Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www. SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Justice League: www.genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter. org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup. webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www. facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 7220729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwest seattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot. com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www. globeyouth.org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206957-1665, jessicah@llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace. com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 1425, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter. org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. 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; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www. queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www. safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (nonemergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org
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