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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 35, Volume 37, August 28, 2009

Boylesque 101 on Paul Giamatti bares his soul about Cold Souls Capitol Hill

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Among the more refreshingly unusual items screened during this year’s Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) was first-time writer/director Sophie Barthes’ Cold Souls. A surreal sci-fi comedy about the human soul, the plot follows Paul Giamatti as he rehearses for an upcoming production of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Unhappy with how things are proceeding, the actor goes to a company offering “soul storage” and has his own removed only to discover later it has been stolen by Russians to be sold on the black market. Complex, funny and ultimately moving, the film proves to be a Miss Indigo Blue in A Wink and a Smile true original asking unique quesby Shaun Knittel Indigo started the Academy of tions we seldom come across. I sat SGN Staff Writer Burlesque six years ago. Since down with Giamatti to discuss the then, she’s watched it grow by project, our conversation a freeMiss Indigo Blue, twirlygirl ex- leaps and bounds. The academy wheeling chat that went in almost Paul Giamatti traordinaire and headmistress of offers classes like ballet, bump and as many directions as the movie the Academy of Burlesque, along grind, belly dance basics, and now itself. Here are some of the high- approached me she said she'd writ- idea. The whole idea was just fun with gender-bending sensation Boylesque. lights: ten this character and it was [me], and great and original, and that’s Miss-ter Waxie Moon, will beShe came up with the idea for but then she told me the plot of it what sold me on it. gin teaching Boylesque 101 – the a Boylesque course, which acSara Michelle Fetters: What and that’s what was great. When I Fetters: But did you ever have first class of its kind anywhere – at cents the very popular Burlesque were some of the things that drew read it I loved the sort of wonderful those moments where the fact you Oddfellows Building inside West 101 class featured in the local film you to Barthes’ screenplay? It had Slavic, slightly absurd melancholy were essentially playing yourself Hall September 7. A Wink and a Smile, and said the to be a little weird reading a script that [ran] through the whole thing. ended up taking you off your game “Boylesque seems timely,” In- class quickly filled to capacity, where you’re the main character. The movie is about the soul and she or out of your comfort zone? digo told SGN. “The first class of proving “How hungry the commu- Was that even something you let goes to the source of the soul of the Giamatti: I never did. There are graduates are really pioneers in all yourself think about? world, which is the Russian soul, of this.” see giamatti page 28 Paul Giamatti: When [Sophie] and I just thought that was a great see boylesque page 32

David Cook takes Seattle by storm

The Dead Weather with Jack White, intense & dramatic

by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer David Cook August 24 Showbox SoDo Alternative rocker and postgrunge sensation David Cook brought his Declaration tour to an adoring audience at the Showbox SoDo August 24. For many, Cook became a household name when the singer-songwriter won the seventh season of American

Idol. However, with over 100 live shows under his belt, the 26-yearold is quickly becoming one of rocks best live acts. “You guys are loud,” Cook told the crowd of mostly teenage girls and Gay boys clamoring to get close to the rocker. “Keep it up,” he added, shooting a smile to the standing-room-only crowd. As soon as Cook launched into the first set, it quickly became apsee david cook page 32

The Dead Weather August 20 Paramount Theatre Truth be told, I went to The Dead Weather show last week to be in the same building with Jack White – and I wasn’t alone. The large turnout at the Paramount Theatre, leaning heavily male and very much hipster, shrieked and hollered when the mysterious, near-freakish rock star appeared on stage with a head of hair that would make an electrical socket proud. White, the genius behind Grammy-winning duo The White Stripes and member of another successful ensemble, The Raconteurs, and producer of Loretta Lynn’s widely acclaimed comeback, Van Lear Rose, arrived in Seattle with his latest side project in tow, a razorsharp act called The Dead Weather. Fronted by The Kills leading lady Allison Mosshart and enlisting Queens of the Stone Age guitarist Dean Fertita and fellow Raconteur Jack Lawrence (also in the Greenhornes), the new Jack White gig has badass written all over it –

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dramatic lyrics, dark backgrounds, stinging vocals, and in concert, the group was considerably intense. Opening with “60 Feet Tall,” Mosshart immediately presented herself as a don’t-mess-with-me chick – a girly Joan Jett loaded with cockiness. I loved her gritty presence right off the bat, though she became a bit over-the-top as the night moved on. “Bone House” came next, and while it was a great piece, the constant flashing of stage lights made it slightly annoy-

ing towards the end. “Hang You from the Heavens” was awesome and sinfully indulgent, especially when Mosshart sang, “I’d like to grab you by the hair, and drag you to the devil.” Fertita and Lawrence grinded away on guitars and bass like synchronized chainsaws in a deep forest. Even better was a flawless run-through of “I Cut Like a Buffalo,” featuring White on vocals as see dead weather page 37

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Celebrating 36 Years!

by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid SGN A&E Writer Shorts Now Playing I remember James Spader for two reasons. One is the movie a former friend dragged me to that I loved even more once I got into the S/M scene that I’m in now. The movie is The Secretary, which is almost de rigueur for anyone into S/M, though my slave hasn’t seen it yet (I intend to change that soon). The other is, of course, the witty and urbanely charming Boston Legal, where Spader plays the “straight guy” to William Shatner’s over-the-top Denny Crane, a man with almost no moral center. Ah, but I digress a bit, as the current movie featuring the multi-talented Spader and a cast of well-loved and stellar actors is a sweet gem that we did see together a couple of weeks ago. Trust me, even if you’re more than old enough for the standard carnival rides, Shorts will tickle your funny bone and maybe even give your inner kid (especially, if like me, that inner kid was bullied as a child in grade school) much pleasure at how a geeky kid named Little Toe (Jimmy Bennett) has his day when he is gifted with a “wishing rock.” Little Toe tells the story of how the rock – a rainbow-colored crystal that looks like it leaped from any local metaphysical shop –

came into his possession in a series of short tales. The shorts are out of order, following the way many kids – and a lot of adults – remember and tell a story. These shorts are the funniest part of this delightful film and they feature a cast of characters that puts those in Lemony Snicket to shame. My favorite character was little goth Helvetica Black, daughter of Carbon Black (Jolie Vanier and the inimitable James Spader at his comic best), part of the bullying group that makes Toe’s life miserable until he receives his turn with the wishing rock. I say his “turn” because before he receives it, the stone goes through several hands, including those of a group of friends who have the undesirable talent to wish for the wrong things, with hilarious results. Before it’s all over, a baby becomes supersmart, Toe’s parents end up looking like a comic mutant until the spell is broken, and giant alligators are threatening the city. Mr. Carbon Black (Spader) also learns that wanting to rule the world via the perfect product isn’t the best wish either and his daughter makes friends with Toe. So all’s well and also truly sidesplitting at times, as this sweet films makes fun of everything from our technology-obsessed society to towns built around the employer they work for. Go see it with someone either young, or at least young at heart, and give your inner kid a little present for a day.

Disappointing Answer Man is ill-advised magnolia pictures

of the industry. But where everyone who read it thought their easygoing hero had a mainline connection to God, the reality was anything but, as the writer was a needy, selfish semidepressive narcissist who wanted only to be left alone. A couple of chance meetings have the potential to fix that. Both of them partially open his eyes to the possibility that there’s more to life than some off-thecuff advice jotted down at the height of personal tragedy. One of these sort-of friendships might even blossom into romance, as his feelings for kindhearted chiropractor and single mother Elizabeth Jeff Daniels in The Answer Man (Lauren Graham) are by Sara Michelle Fetters more expansive than he probably realizes. Here’s what I liked about The Answer SGN Contributing Writer Man: Daniels, always an underrated actor, throws himself completely into the part of The Answer Man Faber, making his constantly shifting charOpening August 28 First-time writer-director John Hindman’s acter traits feel genuine and true. I also was The Answer Man is a movie I wished I liked quite captivated with his relationship with more than I actually do. One of the more Elizabeth’s son Alex (Max Antisell), as the surprising disappointments to screen at this moments featuring the two of them bondyear’s Seattle International Film Festival, ing have an emotional vitality the rest of the movie is a hodgepodge of eccentric ro- the film lacks. There are also some pretty mantic comedy clichés and a relatively in- decent Q&A quick-hits between the author triguing character-driven innovation that and a struggling bookstore owner (nicely never quite catches fire despite an excellent underplayed by Lou Taylor Pucci), just not cast giving their all trying to make it work. enough of them for their bond to ring true. All of this would be well and good if the But thanks to a stupendously inept finale, it goes nowhere, and by the time everything rest of the movie was at least moderately fades to black the only question I had was passable, or if it had come to something to wonder what could have been changed to close to a satisfying conclusion. I got the feeling while watching it that Hindman was salvage it. The story follows Arlen Faber (Jeff Dan- intent on making things quirky just for the iels), a reclusive self-help author whose one sake of making them quirky, as the filmpublication 20 years ago changed the face maker added a bunch of idiotic idiosyncra-

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Shorts a truly sidesplitting treat

Jimmy Bennett in Shorts

sies that serve no purpose other than to point out just how threadbare his screenplay actually is. The central romance between Arlen and Elizabeth doesn’t generate heat or emotion and never flowers into something I believed would melt the writer’s icy veneer and open him up to a world he long ago abandoned. For whatever reason, Daniels and Graham do not click, and for all their efforts the chemistry existing between the two of them stalls out at right about zero. But what about that finale? The last turn of events is about as inert and as maddeningly dead as any I’ve seen this year. Nothing that transpires is interesting; the lessons learned and imparted are half-hearted and annoying. There was no sense of enlightenment and

nothing resembling closure, and by the time the characters stared one another down for a final smile I couldn’t have cared less if love was still there or not. I feel like I’m being harsh. I rage so much against romantic comedies that revel in mediocrity to the point I sound like a broken record, so when one like Hindman’s comes along it pains me to slam it. But just because the filmmaker admirably tries to be different and isn’t so beholden to tired conventions doesn’t mean I have to pat him on the back for making something that doesn’t completely suck. Bad is still bad, and even going outside the box isn’t enough to mask the fact that going to see The Answer Man is poor advice not even the most amenable should take.

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Northern Xposure weekend a success by James Whitely SGN Contributing Writer

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Northern Xposure (NX), the annual Seattle social fundraising weekend directly benefiting Lambert House, took place August 20-23. According to Rich Kaalaas, one of the primary promoters, “It is a mix of bar time, social time, and dance time.” NX began the evening of August 20 with a kickoff social at C.C. Attle’s, a kind of “meet and greet” party. The highlights of August 21 included a non-alcoholic bonfire on Alki Beach and “Valkyrie Queer!” at the Wild Rose, the first NX event ever designed specifically for the girls. Ken Shulman, executive director of Lambert House, spoke of how grateful he was for NX during the August 22 barbeque at Cal Anderson Park. The food for the barbeque was donated by C.C. Attle’s. Some atypical games were also enjoyed at the barbeque, including rubber devil duck racing down the fountain and a high-heel kicking contest. The fourth annual Sunset Cruise with DJ Ted Eiel on August 23 certainly proved to be the highlight of the weekend. Lasting about four hours, the cruise toured the Puget Sound area throughout the afternoon and docked just as the sun was setting. The dance party on the boat really started heating up about 90 minutes after launch as the alcohol began taking effect and the shirts started coming off. Although it’s the highest priced event of the weekend, the cruise has

nonetheless become a staple of NX. NX put on over 10 events during the weekend. A few of the Sisters from the Abbey of St. Joan graced patrons with their presence at multiple events, but most of the events were still largely male in attendance. NX officials are hoping that this will change in the future. During the cruise, Sarah Hughes, told SGN, “This is my first one, I’ve had a good time and it’s been a blast.” NX began in 2001 as a private event. The first public NX was held in 2005. “In general, it’s been getting bigger,” Kaalaas told SGN. Not just a Seattle event, NX brings people from all over the Pacific Northwest. The volunteers of NX have been helping to fund Lambert House since the event’s inception. “They are our future,” said Kaalaas. “The Lambert house teaches youth to be comfortable in their own skin as Gay and Lesbian.” Some of the Lambert House youth volunteered their time for NX, and since 2001, NX has raised over $100,000 for Lambert House. The host for the Sunset Cruise, Jim Oliver, told SGN how grateful he personally was for Lambert House. Formerly married and the father of two children, one of who is Gay, he expressed how much of a positive resource the Lambert House has been in his life, and Party-goer at Northern Xposure cruise for his child. NX is put on by an all-volunteer work- come from smaller roots, we want it to be ies. We’ve made a lot of effort to get women force. Kaalaas told SGN, “Although NX has an all-inclusive event that crosses boundar- involved.”

Going through Hard Times, War Room’s dance party

said he was excited about the drink special for Hard Times, $3 vodka cocktails. In short, the $5 cover is well worth the party, and the opportunity to get sexified by the talented photographer Kevin Kauer. Put on something different, grab your friends, and get your ass to the War Room on Wednesby James Whitely that brought Seattle Hot Mess, the “Queer days for Hard Times. The party wants you, SGN Contributing Writer Dance Revolution Party” that was also at so come out and be part of it – because, as the War Room. Hard Times features ‘80s, Richey says, “We’re in Hard Times.” On August 19, SGN attended Hard Times, electro, glam, hip-hop, house, indie, and the “Multi Poly Omni Sexy Art Experiment” mashup. The start time is 9 p.m., which is at the War Room. It is young, sexy, and styl- a great time to come in for the drink special continued from cover ish, and has the feel of a house party – and and scope the place out, but the dance floor a fucking good one at that. (The first Hard doesn’t heat up until 11 or 12. When it does, Times was held on June 24.) only two moments in the movie where peoit’s on fire. So who comes to this party? According to Hard Times successfully integrates per- ple call me by my name, and it was [admitDavid Richey, the promoter, who laughed formance and gallery art into virtually every tedly] jarring when somebody did that, but when I asked him if Hard Times was Gay- party. The night of August 19, local photog- they were the only times it kind of struck me friendly, “Hard Times is mostly Gay,” but rapher Kevin Kauer was the featured artist. as strange and threw me off a little bit. Other he also added that it isn’t really defined ex- Kauer, editor of Nark Magazine, a local than that I was just able to forget about it. clusively as a Gay party. Fetters: You’ve transitioned so many street fashion and nightlife publication, is Richey went on to tell SGN, “Gay, the primary photographer for Hard Times. times in your career from big-budget Holstraight, black, white – as long as you’re a One thing that Richey loves about Hard lywood films to small, intimate independent freak, you’re wanted here.” productions. While I think many would Times is that he’s tried to keep it local. With rotating DJs and a live performance “We’re trying to feature a new local art- agree your performances are always of a in addition to the dance party every third ist each month, and in the future we hope to pretty high caliber, it seems like you tend to Wednesday (which will hopefully become bring in bigger talent, but still keep it locally go to an entirely different level when you’re every Wednesday), this trans-modern based” said Richey. “After doing Hot Mess working in projects like this one. Do you weekly was conceived of by the same talent for four years, it’s nice to do something think that’s a fair assessment? Giamatti: I suppose so, yes. I think that’s more locally based.” “’Cause we’re in hard times, we felt like true. I mean, you can give those types of this was a good time to do a weekly,” said performances in big movies, too – it just sort Richey. “Because of the times we’re in, be- of depends on the environment of the parcause of the economy, this is when the art ticular movie, so I don’t think it’s because there’s not as much money. It might have scene flourishes.” DJ LA Kendall has worked with Richey something to do with it, but I don’t think it’s for quite a while. Together, they produce an the primary factor. But, yeah, I think that’s outstanding dance night, which isn’t sur- probably true that the smaller movies like prising because they have a history together. this one and Sideways and American Splen“We did Kiss My Ass and Hot Mess togeth- dor have offered me more interesting stuff. But I don’t know how long that can last er,” Richey told SGN. War Room patron Eric Chilton told SGN now. The smaller movies are disappearing with confidence that “Hard Times is the best like crazy, which is sad. [Laughs.] Maybe place to dance on a Wednesday.” Chilton I’ll just end up doing action movies from now on. I certainly hope not, but you never do you Wa n t F r e e V I P t i c k et s to b ump ?? know. Films like this one may be done for. Fetters: A good portion of the film is actually filmed in Moscow. You just had to t h e n b e o ur Join Fund Buddies! Ask your friends to go to Russia with this film, didn’t you? The support Gay City, and for every $200 you country and its people just fit the subject raise, you get a FREE VIP ticket to BUMP, Seattle’s Hottest Halloween Party! matter too perfectly, right? Giamatti: Exactly. You just had to. You Help your community and had to go to Russia. It had to be. The [peound win fabulous prizes! ple] are so intense – they don’t screw around about the soul thing. To learn more or join, visit There was a guy on the set who has his www.gaycity.org and click own talk show, he was like a publicist or FUND BUDDIES! something, and he wanted to do a session on

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his Russian talk show about me. So, we sit down, and like the first question was, “So, I see on the IMDB page you’re an atheist, you don’t believe in God. Is that true?” And I was like, this is a Russian talk show? Oh my God! I’m supposed to talk about atheism with this guy? And that’s what we talked about. That was the whole show. It was hilarious. Fetters: But that kind of goes to what I was trying to say. As funny and surreal as this movie is, a lot of what it is talking about is actually quite serious. Giamatti: Oh no, it’s dead serious, you’re right. Oh yeah. My favorite thing is the montage of Nina [actress Dina Korzun] buying souls from the Russians with that great music accompanying it, because it is hilarious and it is incredibly grim at the same time. It really gets at the [core] of the whole thing. But, yes, you’re right, while the movie is surreal and funny it is also dead serious when it comes to the nature of discussing the human soul. It’s about melancholy, and [that’s] so much more difficult to do in a film instead of, say, straightforward tragedy, someone [getting] shot in the head, that kind of thing. Loneliness and melancholy are hard for American [audiences], but I think the addition of that funky, off-kilter humor will help them get into the movie. Fetters: It seems to me this kind of science fiction appeals to you more than those grand, effects-fueled spectacles we see so much of nowadays. True? Giamatti: Correct. The more kind of intimate science fiction that is grounded in reality is more interesting to me. Not that the alien stuff isn’t interesting, too, that it can’t be intimate, but [movies] like this feel like they could be possible. It feels grounded in that kind of gritty, tactile authenticity, and I like that sort of thing. I think you can do [things] in sort of a subversive way, in a fashion that people aren’t going to be freaked out by. You can generate an unexpected connection. But I love science fiction. I’ve always been a very big fan of ideas like this one. But there are great examples of spectacular intimate science fiction, as well – Close Encounters and 2001 are great examples.” Fetters: What do you hope people take away from Cold Souls when they exit the theater? Giamatti: I hope they just liked it. That’s all. If they liked it, then we did our jobs. That’s all that matters.

Celebrating 36 Years!

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer

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Penguins Episode 1 an evening of zany blasphemy son and Annex Theatre will likely make as many as will keep people coming back for more. This is a late-night offering which accompanies each of their regular mainstage productions, though that is not to say they are related one to another. Director Bret Fetzer comes up with one of the best pen-light shows ever devised, and created one of the strangest “stained-glass windows” to ever be labeled a stained-glass window. He keeps the energy hopping. One irritant, however, is the switching back and forth from Irish accent to New York thug talk. It’s not at all clear what it means when it happens. There are lots and lots of automatic weapons brandished, many gunshots heard, and an anti-abortion picketer who draws a line between Baptists and Catholics, since Catholics can’t be saved. We can anticipate seeing more of the same in the next episodes. For more information, go to www.annextheatre.org or www.brownpapertickets.com or call 206-728-0933.

Penguins Episode 1: Heaven the Hard Way Annex Theatre Through August 28 Top off your evening with a big dose of blasphemy, Catholic-style. Watch as Father Jones (Chris Dietz) sends henchmen to off his rivals in the nunnery so he doesn’t have to give up the sacramental wine, among other deadly sins. Scot Augustson’s hilarious take on the secret goings-on in the church hierarchy includes such evasions as using dolls to demonstrate sex (no actual physical touching, right?), having pillow fights to pretend you’re not attracted to your sister nun, and letting the mother of your rival murdered nun think she has a chance of making a saint out of her daughter (Teri Lazzara in a hysterical, pathetic role). You have until August 28 at 11:00 p.m. to catch Penguins Episode 1: Heaven the Hard Way. But take heart, Penguins Episode 2 will be presented in January, and Episode 3 Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ is scheduled to show up next August. Who knows how long this will last? August- gmail.com.

Annex presents Emerald, a fun present-day myth

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no one has ever seen. She is determined to find the island and meet her father, as she is now almost 25 years old and a barista. Brendan Healy, a local writer, has written an elegant myth with a very nice feel to it. There’s a nice dose of modern humor with the miming of barista activity at a mythical chain where Emerald works. A subplot involving all the rules baristas are supposed to follow by corporate edict is fun for a while, but is carried out too far into the evening. It’s a two-hour, two-act play that could be tightened a bit, but the corporate meanies are part of the fun. It strains credulity, even in a myth, when they go after Emerald and her boss for a stolen apron and a scone. Costumes are uncredited, but there are nice moldy touches around the dead fishermen. The set, by Pip Gordon (who also designed lights to great effect), uses wooden boxes that move around the set. That keeps it modular, but very distracting with many short scenes that require box rearrangement. However, the mythical tree in the background centers the action. Sean Patrick Taylor composes some great sea shanty songs and creates a laugh by coming out with an accordion. Sann Hall lends a lovely voice to several shanties and other songs. Wonder Russell keeps a very compassionate and patient demeanor around Emerald's agoraphobic mother (Sann Hall) and her confused, dead father (BJ Petersen). She accepts their limitations and works within them. It’s one of the best parts of the evening. Russell’s character is accepting of everyone, without complaint or blame. She

has no anger toward anyone, even when she is working hard as a barista while everyone else tries to do as little as possible. There is enough fun to keep a smile on your face, and enough myth to transcend the simple story and the silly coffee antics. We all know how it turns out, but we tell the same stories all the time, knowing the ending. For more information, go to ponyworld. org or www.brownpapertickets.com or call 206-728-0933. Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ gmail.com.

Versatile Painting Company Emerald and the Love Song of the Dead Fishermen

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playing at the Annex Theatre, a mystical girl is born with green hair on the day her fisherman father drowns at sea. She grows up hearing stories about him spurring a longEmerald and the Love Song ing in her to see him. She (Emerald, played of the Dead Fishermen by Wonder Russell) hears a sea story about Annex Theatre how every 25 years, dead fishermen rise out Through August 29 In this new play by Brendan Healy, now of their watery graves and inhabit an island

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Cafe Metropolitain - Cheap Shot Saturdays. $4 cheap shots & DJ Skiddle Mixing. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. No Cover. Bear Night 7 pm 1st Saturday of every month. Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance, 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Crescent Lounge - Wolf Pup Ro Saturday Matinee Karaoke, 3:30 - 8:30 pm. Saturday Night Karaoke with Frankie, 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - High Energy Dance, 10 pm - 3 am, with DJs Stacey Cooks, MattStands, Harmonix, Funkybear. Cover $5 @ 6 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour, Sun.-Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! But get in early to beat the line. Capacity enforced for your comfort & safety. Happy Hour, 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martins Off Madison - Rotating cabaret, 9 pm - midnight. No cover. Neighbours - Progressive House with DJ Randy Schlager from C89. 21+ with Valid ID. 9 pm - 4 am. *Cover charges as follows - 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am. $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00. 206-324-5358; www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - “THE ORIGINAL VOGUE NIGHT” 9 pm - 2 am, $7 cover Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm. DJ Freddy King of Pants, 9 pm - midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR with Erik 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company at 9pm DJ Flow spins on the 3rd floor at 10 pm VJ E spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Satellite - Happy hour 4-7 pm wells $3.50, HH buck off appetizers. Full kitchen til Midnight. All cocktails now doubles! Size does matter! Seattle Eagle - Underwear Party Night (watch for event listing) DJs HOTPLAY, KING OF PANTS, UPABOVE, KC+guests. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Halloween Costume contest @ 11:30 with Madison Lane. Cash Prizes. DJ FLIP spinning. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks. South Side Boogie Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am with DJ Dirty Dan. No cover. Wildrose - First Saturday each month, DJs & dancing. $5 cover. www.thewildrosebar.com.

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Cafe Metropolitain - Hail Mary Sundays: $1 PBR, $5 Bloody Mary Special. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. Free Pool. No Cover. Changes - Brunch 11am - 3pm $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Julia D'Poon Sunday's 3:30 pm 8:30 pm. Danica D'Lish Sundays 9 pm - 2 am The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com. Bottleneck Lounge - Check out ELIXER, a new “late night” Happy Hour every Sunday night from 9 - midnight. Featuring six, old-school, classic cocktails for just $6 a piece. This is a great way to sample outstanding cocktails at a smokin’ price. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool. Martins Off Madison - Tim Kennedy, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover. Neighbours - 9 pm - 2 am Entre Hermanos Noche Latina $5.00 cover 21+ with Valid ID.With DJ Luis. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 2 pm-midnight. Happy Hour until 7 pm. R Place - Happy Hour with Erik 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s newest night on the Hill! SIN SUNDAYS HOUSE MUSIC ON THE 3rd Floor. 2 NEW rotating DJ’s every week watch the SGN for the ads. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night!

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Satellite - Happy hour 4-7 pm wells $3.50, HH buck off appetizers. Full kitchen til Midnight. All cocktails now doubles! Size does matter! Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Open @ noon for Brunch. Football obn the big screen. Happy Hour all day! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.

WEDNESDAY

Cafe Metropolitain - Martini Mondays: $4 Martinis all day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. See us at www.clubsilverstone.com. Crescent Lounge - Sexual Chocolate (KJ) Mondays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily, Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Pint night with Happy Hour prices 8 pm-close. Trivia contest at 6 pm for cash & prizes. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm. Martins Off Madison - Ruby Bishop, 8-11 pm. Classic ragtime, standards and oldies with Seattle’s classic queen of the piano. No cover. Neighbours - “MAD MESS MONDAYS” With Neighbours hottest new DJ: DJ AARON. No cover. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. FREE POOL ALL DAY ALL NIGHT. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Satellite - Happy hour 4-7 pm wells $3.50, HH buck off appetizers. Full kitchen til 9 pm. Trivia 9 pm fun 4 $$$. All cocktails now doubles! Size does matter! Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Twisted - Monday Madness, $3 Well, $2.50 Bud/Bud Light Pounders, Football on the big screen. Free WiFi. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!

Cafe Metropolitain - Wine-Oh! Wednesdays: $7.50 Wine Tasting. 30% Off Bottled Wines. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - Happy Hour until 7 pm. Karaoke 9 pm. A Black Nail production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 8-Ball Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Karaoke 9 pm-1:30 am hosted by Michael. Crescent Lounge - Laura Wednesdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special. Country Dancing 1st & 3rd Wednesday. POZ Social 2nd Wednesday. Dress Code Leather Social 4th Wednesday. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Dart Tournament starts at 7:30 pm. Martins Off Madison - Bonnie Birch, 8-11 pm. Open mike with Seattle’s premier accordion chanteuse. No cover. Neighbours - “PLAYGIRL MANHUNT” Contest at 11:30 pm. Club opens at 9 pm. No cover. Neighbours Underground - Roxy's House of Dolls with DJ Trent Von in the Neighbours www.neighboursnightclub.com. 206-324-5358. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Gelliphish 7 pm-midnight. Re-Bar - D.A.I.S.Y. Age with Riz! Hip Hop and R/B from the 1990’s.YO! FREE 10 pm. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff . $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.WET show.All male wet underwear contest 3 rd floor. Hosted by Chablis $100.00 1st place $50.00 2nd place 3 rd place Porn. DJ E Rocks the 3rd floor top 40, R&B. Rosebud - Hump Day Singles Mixer, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Single? Come in and meet others. Not single? Join us anyway and meet some new friends. Grren Fairy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Bartender William channels the Green Fairy using sinful drinks made with absinthe. Anything can happen! Satellite - Happy hour 4-7 pm wells $3.50, HH buck off appetizers. Full kitchen til 9 pm. All cocktails now doubles! 2 for 1 burgers 1/2 fresh meat!!! Size and freshness do matter! Seattle Eagle - on the DOWNLOW $2 Dos Equis Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Karaoke 8 pm-12:30 am. No cover; drink specials. www.thewildrosebar.com.

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Cafe Metropolitain - Tequila Tuesdays: $4 Tequila Shots $4.50 Margaritas All Day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - $1.25 Domestic bottles. Hamburger $2.50, Cheeseburger $3.50, Bacon cheeseburger $4.50. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free pool all day - 2 tables. Crescent Lounge - Johnny Cockring Tuesdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Bear-aoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Peanut night with “Free Games” alll day. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. 8-Ball Pool Tournament starts at 6:30 pm. Martins Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover. Neighbours Underground - “DRAG IDOL” with your host Ryan Hazey 9 pm - 2 am. $6 cover. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. Black Nail Production Karaoke 9 pm-1 am. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. KARAOKE with Ben 9-2 am. Rosebud - Speakeasy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Listen to prohibition era music by DJ Dubonet and enjoy a libation from William's famous cocktail menu. Dapper dress from the era is encouraged. Satellite - Happy hour 4-7 pm wells $3.50, HH buck off appetizers. Full kitchen til 9 pm. All cocktails now doubles! Size does matter! Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Temple Billiards - (206) 682-3242. Karaoke 9 pm to 1am. A Black Nail Production. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.

Cafe Metropolitain - LIT Thursdays: $5 Long Island Iced Teas. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - Happy Hour from 12 noon til 8pm. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Shaken Not Stirred Karaoke with Sabi Thursdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Pool tournament 7 pm. Karaoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Happy Hour 2 pm 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martin’s Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings of this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards and more. Neighbours - Rock Lobster 80's night with DJ Trent Von. 9 pm - 3 am. $3 cover. 21+ with valid ID; 18+ from 2-3 am. www.neighboursnightclub.com. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Thomas from 7 pm-midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. ASS all male amateur strip show. Hosted by Chablis. $200.00 1st place $100.00 2nd place $50.00 3rd place DJ Flo’w Rocks the 3rd floor top 40 R&B. Satellite - Happy hour 4-7 pm wells $3.50, HH buck off appetizers. Full kitchen til 9 pm. All cocktails now doubles! Size does matter! Seattle Eagle - BAREBACK Thursday $1 Off If You Take Your Shirt Off Dj TOAST from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Country Dancing 2nd Thursday of the month. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples. Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.

Celebrating 36 Years!

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer August 21, 1964 was an important day for rock music in Seattle, and it had nothing to do with Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam, or the yetto-be-born Death Cab for Cutie. On this day, four young men – the pride of England and undeniably the world’s biggest stars – landed in the Queen City (as Seattle was known back then) at 1:40 p.m. by private airplane to give a sold-out performance at the then-Seattle Center Coliseum (now Key Arena). This was not only The Beatles’ first descent to the Puget Sound area, but their first-ever tour in the United States and only their third appearance in a country as obnoxiously crazy about them as back home in the U.K. The Beatles’ home base in Seattle was the famed over-the-water Edgewater Hotel, the only property in Seattle willing to put them up for the night and put up with frenzied fans who waited outside from morning till night for a glimpse of this mega act. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison shared a single room, #272, and at one point stuck fishing poles out from their second floor suite, captured monumentally by local photographers. The Beatles were so upset with rumors that the hotel staff wanted to sell their bedsheets, they urinated on them in protest. Eventually, carpet squares were made available for purchase at a downtown department store. How fitting for the Edgewater to host a Beatles tribute party 45 years later, on the exact day the famous foursome rested their shaggy ‘dos on this now-legendary hotel’s pillows. The commemorative bash was held Friday night in the Six Seven lounge, emceed by radio personality Mark Christopher and attended by a roomful of Fab Four faithful, some of whom were lucky enough to be at the quartet’s 1964 concert here in Seattle. Before introducing Beatles tribute band Creme Tangerine, Christopher read letters from several fans who recounted the thrill of that historic day. Suddenly, the place felt crammed, as every seat and practically the entire bar was occupied. Creme Tangerine began an hour-long set

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Beatlemania descends at Edgewater retro-party with a medley of Beatles hits, including “Come Together,” “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “Get Back,” “Magical Mystery Tour,” and “Hello, Goodbye.” The impressive-sounding ensemble then played full versions of Fab Four tunes as party guests clapped their hands, sang along loudly, boogied, and reminisced about the good ol’ days. Nearby, a Beatles diehard, perhaps a groupie from back when, knew each word to every song and proceeded to dance wildly all by herself, and later in the show invited herself to the stage area with the band, but was then pushed away by the lead singer. Two songs got the whole room swinging: “Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da” and “Twist and Shout.” Folks representing various generations found whatever space they could to strut, some with partners and others by themselves. There were fans in their 20s, 30s and 40s, and even grandparent-aged couples excitedly joined in the festivities – Beatles songs were possibly played at their proms or wedding receptions because the looks on their faces displayed decades of adoration. More Beatles numbers followed, including a touching rendition of “Hey Jude” and a rousing version of “Back in the USSR.” Sadly, my personal favorite, “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” was left off the set list. A Beatles look-alike contest was sandwiched between portions of Creme Tangerine’s performance, and the winner was a dapper Ringo Starr mirror image, who actually used black eyeliner for a beard. Second place went to an attractive John Lennon replica, a husband/father with a lovely wife who sat at my table following the final judging. My friends and I had a lot of fun singing, dancing, and celebrating the iconic rock ‘n’ roll group’s inaugural trip to our very own city, and knowing they stayed overnight just two floors above us made it that much more special. Top notch rock bands, such as The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, stayed at the Edgewater Hotel in the years that followed. “The Beatles Suite” can be reserved at www.edgewaterhotel.com.

nity is for Boylesque.” Indigo said the academy is experiencing unexpected growth as many classes fill months in advance. To accommodate the growth, the academy has teamed with the Century Ballroom by moving to the Oddfellows Building on Capitol Hill. Now the students and instructors strut their stuff in a 2000 square foot space capable of accommodating the expanding dance class schedule. Boylesque co-instructor Waxie Moon is no stranger to the craft. If you’ve been to a burlesque show during the past three years, chances are you’ve seen Waxie. The Julliard-trained modern dancer was one of the first male students to enroll in the Burlesque 101 class a few years ago. “I am much happier with performing now,” Waxie told SGN. “I stopped caring about what art and theater should be and just started having fun.” Character development, Waxie said, is important in the world of burlesque. In the early stages of Miss-ter Waxie Moon’s identity, he said he knew he didn’t look good in full drag and wanted to go a more unconventional route via masculine yet effeminate drag. The character Waxie Moon, known for his height and always-present mustache and glitter, was developed, and the rest is Seattle burlesque history. The expertise Indigo and Waxie bring to their students is tried and true. Indigo says she’s taught and graduated over 100 burlesque students over the past six years. Pair that with the hundreds of performances Indigo and Waxie have produced or been

a part of, and you’ve got one dynamic faculty. According to Waxie, Boylesque is not a new concept. In fact, he says, it’s been around nearly as long as burlesque. In modern times, however, it is virtually an unexplored territory. With the exception of a few notable players such as Dirty Martini of New York, the style is begging for exposure – lucky for Seattle, we’ve got Indigo and The Beatles fishing from their hotel room at the Edgewater in 1964 Waxie who are more than willing to unleash new boylesque talent upon the city. The Academy of Burlesque, Boylesque ball game?” Cook asked the crowd. “Well, 101 class begins September 7 with a sixif you did, then you know I threw the first week curriculum that culminates in a public continued from cover pitch tonight.” recital with the graduates at the West Hall Cook, an avid baseball fan, told the audiTheatre in the Oddfellows Building on Ocence it was a great experience, and joked, “I tober 17. parent David and his band brought it. The threw a strike.” According to Indigo, students will learn audience responded in kind, often cheering Showbox SoDo was a good fit for the the fundamental of burlesque history and through most of the set, prompting Cook to Declaration tour – it’s a big enough space to style, develop a character and persona, and say, “I can feel the love Seattle.” accommodate the all-ages audience while create, costume and choreograph their own Vocally, Cook has powerhouse chords. maintaining an intimate feel. For fans 21 routine. Indigo said the academy does not The former Idol star brought a film crew years and older, a simple stamp system aldiscriminate. Persons of any gender, sex, to record his first Seattle show. The stage lows you to drink in a beer garden style area affiliation, identity or sexuality can apply set-up, though minimal, was perfect – just with a clear view of the show. for a class. However, no one under 21 years a rock star and his band. Musically speakBefore leaving the stage, Cook told the old will be admitted. ing, the band and Cook (whose guitar skills crowd, “I can’t wait to come back to SeAfter the last tassel is twirled and the pub- have greatly improved since we last saw attle again.” Judging by the deafening roar lic recital is through, Indigo says her devo- him competing on American Idol) were in of approval from the audience, it’s safe to tion to the academy’s students does not end top form. Cook and his band have been on say he’ll easily fill another Seattle venue the at the final curtain call. the road for six months. next time he comes to town. “A week after the recital, I invite all of the Cook sang all of the songs from his platAfter the show, Cook met with fans and students over to my house for a potluck,” inum-selling self-titled album, including members of the media. One of the fans Indigo told SGN. “We all watch the video fan favorites “The Time of My Life” and turned out to be a high-school classmate of the performance, the students get their “Light On.” The tour’s namesake, “Decla- of Cook’s from Missouri who hadn’t seen professional 8x10 portrait, and I give advice ration,” was a highlight of the show. Cook David since they sang together in choir toand resources to those who want to keep has become known for taking other record- gether. Cook and his band agreed, “It really performing.” ing artists’ songs and making them his own; was a great crowd.” For more information about Miss Indigo during Monday nights show he added FleetCook also tweeted to fans, saying, “SeatBlue’s Academy of Burlesque or to sign up wood Mac’s “Little Lies” to his repertoire tle, you were an incredible audience. Basefor a class, visit the academy online at www. of previously recorded gems. ball and music … what a great day. On to academyofburlesque.com. “Did anyone come over from the base- Spokane.”

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A DYKE ABOUT TOWN

Legends and new talent by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer Dr. John Mercy was moved to her feet by Dr. John’s performance at Jazz Alley. She had to agree with another person in the audience who said he works with the best musicians. Indeed, the members of the Lower 9-11 – guitarist Reynard Poché, bassist David Barard and drummer Herman “Roscoe” Ernest III – knocked the audience’s socks off. Dr. John alternated between organ and piano, sometimes playing on both at the same time. His voice was rich and compelling. The group opened with “Keep That Music Simple,” a song that rocked in their hands. They followed with “I’m Moving on Home,” a slow, delicious piece. They did a funky version of “Old Man He Came Home One Night,” which Dr. John described as a song he thought had originated in New Orleans, until he sang it in Ireland and had someone sing it back to him in Gaelic. “Black Widow” was slinky. “Without You” was slow and sad. “I’ve Been a Voodoo” brought the energy back up. The band had everyone up dancing to “I Was in the Right Place.” Mercy liked Dr. John’s lyrics in “Dream Warrior”: “Lemme explain/About the second battle of New Orleans/Not about the loss, not even the devastation/About what was done with intention.” Also from his latest CD, City Without Care, “Save Our Wetlands” is a pointed song. As Dr. John said, “If you lived where

the government let your city slide into the gulf, you’d do this, or more than this.” “I Go Fishing” was a fun song. Dr. John’s “Staggerlee” was a fresh take. He brought “Blues in the Night” new meaning. “If I Don’t Do It, You Know Somebody Else Will” was nice and sassy. A woman sitting next to Mercy said, “They must have played Edie Carey 20 songs.” Mercy had to agree it was a generous set. She joined joyfully in the standing “those horsey people, up by Waco.” The two ness/He was my longest goodbye/My hardappreciated that Das Barbecü had a much est try/My truest lie.” ovation. happier ending than the original. She asked Edie what place entertaining on the first Sweet Cruise has in her career. The Ring and Das BarbecÜ Edie Carey Carey said she started writing songs just to Mercy and Cuteness enjoyed Wagner’s Mercy has been enjoying some of Edie get out what she related to. Being able to use Ring at Seattle Opera, though they found it long. One friend, Kaboodle Accountant, Carey’s lyrics and music because she is go- work she wrote for herself to entertain othsaid she could eat Stephanie Blythe’s voice ing to be one of the performers on the in- ers is great, but being able to use it for good like cake. Assonance Blankverse told Mercy augural Sweet Cruise to the Caribbean in is even better. She loves Sweet’s “volunshe had heard the Rhinemaidens had had to November. Mercy was impressed that Car- tourism” opportunities. She says, like other practice singing while doing aerial acrobat- ey had won a Patch Magazine songwriting performers, she enjoys doing benefits. Edie ics for a year, because the combination was contest that was going to lead her to be on says she feels Sweet’s founder, Shannon so challenging. Greer Grimsley’s Wotan another cruise to the Caymans. When she Wentworth, has it all together. Check out was well-sung and energetic. Mercy’s group talked to Edie on the phone, she asked her their website at www.discoversweet.com wasn’t crazy about Janice Baird’s voice how that had come about. The singer said for more information. as Brünnhilde, though she grew on them that she had responded to an ad along with Coming Up during the week. Cuteness thought Baird 400 others, who had been cut down to 20 by judges. People got to vote on those 20 online, Amber Darland, the cute butch Mercy milked the applause a bit too much. Mercy and her buddies enjoyed Jim Luig’s and that group was cut down to three. An- and Cuteness enjoyed at the Laughing Laand Scott Warrender’s country and western other group of judges selected Carey from dies Music Festival, is having a CD release send-up of the Ring, Das Barbecü, at ACT, a the three. The song she had submitted was party on August 29, 8-11 p.m., at Empty Sea lot. Cuteness was amazed at how tightly the “Hollywood Ending.” She said she thinks a Studios, 6300 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA. Also singing is Angie Evans. Tickets ($10 set and costume changes were organized. lot of people relate to its heartbreak. Mercy also was impressed by its words. advance, $12 at the door) can be purchased Similarly, Mercy liked the ensemble’s energy. Cuteness’ favorite line was Fricka calling “We’re all fools for something, someone/ online www.emptysea.com/2009/08/amberErda a “subterranean psychic slut.” Mercy’s She’s your loveliest weakness/He was my darland-angie-evans or visit www.emptywas someone referring to the valkyries as longest, loveliest weakness/Loveliest weak- sea.com for more info.

Susan Tedeschi roars at Zoo-Tunes concert Verve Forecast

more than half a bottle of Tabasco. A well-respected blueswoman, nominated for multiple Grammy Awards that includes a Best New Artist nod in 2000, Tedeschi opened her 90-minute clinic with “True,” one of many tracks played on Wednesday evening from her latest album, Back to the River. Dressed casually in jeans, a sleeveless plum-colored top and dark shades, the Florida-based singersongwriter stood front and center on stage, supported by a fivemember ensemble of instrumentalists. “Can’t Sleep at Night” was sweet and tender, featuring a hushed guitar underneath Tedeschi’s smoky vocals. Through a microphone, her voice is bold and thick as molasses, yet when she addressed the crowd it was honey-coated with a light twang. On “700 Houses,” a song inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the blues-rock artist recalled seeing broken homes and a city being washed away. A powerful storm herself, Tedeschi ripped through a better-than-worthy version of Jimmy Wells’ “Little by Little,” highlighted by a saucy organ solo, and then strengthened her performance with a mean guitar on

Susan Tedeschi

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer Susan Tedeschi August 19 Woodland Park Zoo The only thing missing from Susan Tedeschi’s performance at Woodland Park Zoo was a slab of baby back ribs and the charcoal. This woman brought the fire, delivering an explosive set that had me sweating

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“Back to the River” that was punctuated by some blistering saxophone work – you seriously had to fan the smoke clouds after that number! Another memorable point of the show was Tedeschi’s funky, soulful re-do of Betty Harris’ “Break in the Road.” She came across as a riskier, more confident Bonnie Raitt – she really sank her meaty vocals to the very pit of the song. Just before the start of “Butterfly,” the former gospel choir member told the audience that she and her band toured the Zoo earlier in the day, and the drummer had fallen heavily for the baby orangutans. Tedeshi’s appearance this week was part of the ZooTunes summer concert series, which recycles a portion of the proceeds to the facilities and the caretaking of its animals. How fortunate we are as Seattle residents to have a highly reputable zoo in the city, a mere 20-minute bus ride from downtown. Tedeschi shined on a cover of The Beatles’ “For No One,” and then exploded on a sizzling rendition of “The Feeling Music Brings.” Most concertgoers snapped their fingers and bobbed their heads as they re-

clined in portable lounge chairs or relaxed on spread-out blankets, but at the foot of the stage a cluster of people danced and swung to the hearty sounds. With hamburgers just off the grill from a local food vendor, it was one damn good barbecue. The main set finished with Tedeschi’s signature tune, “It Hurts So Bad,” and she didn’t disappoint – wailing the chorus like a mother during childbirth, she gave me goosebumps. Returning for a two-song encore, the blues diva was flawless on a version of “Angel from Montgomery.” Susan Tedeschi is a fireball of a performer, an artist who can parallel the prowess of Bettye LaVette or Sharon Jones. Perhaps the only thing that could’ve made Wednesday’s performance better would have been a more attentive crowd, as some concertgoers had only heard of her by name and arrived at the Zoo simply to unload a picnic basket on the grassy lawn or chase after their 2-year-olds with ice cream bars in hand. I have a feeling that in an indoor atmosphere, preferably in front of a 21-plus audience and with continuous pours of brandy, this woman could knock my socks off.

dead weather he also hammered on drums. Particularly weird and not so flattering was “Rocking Horse”; it wasn’t as captivating as the other songs performed at the Paramount and doesn’t leap out from the band’s debut album, Horehound. The opposite can be said about “No Hassle Night,” which dazzled with slick guitars and moody percussion. It was showered with abundant lighting, yet this time the lights and sound went hand in hand. The Dead Weather polished their main set with “Will There Be Enough Water,” a western-rock ballad collaborating the vocals of White and Mosshart. Interestingly, the pair shared a microphone and stood practically on top of each other, almost to the point that it seemed shameful, as White is married to British model Karen Elston. It was like a bad scene in Walk the Line because the chemistry there just seemed wrong.

A three-song encore included a cover of Pentagram’s “Forever My Queen” and the night’s parting number, “New Pony.” From start to finish, The Dead Weather was on stage barely over an hour, and by the sound of it everyone appeared satisfied with the overall performance. White played a huge role, as his loyal followers would plop serious money down just to hear him announce the traffic report. Near the conclusion of the show, Mosshart stood on a box or something else mounted onstage and bobbed her head crazily, drawing cheers from around the theater. She felt more natural to me at this moment, not as rehearsed as earlier in the concert. I actually liked her – this coming from a writer who usually turns away from female-led acts – and though she overworked herself at times, I was fascinated by her gutsy stage persona. There’s no telling if The Dead Weather is a single album-touring project, or if they’ll regroup for a second wind in the years ahead. But where there’s Jack White, there are fans lining up to sample his experiments.

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Dangerously outspoken at work? Think before you speak. Imagine that you are talking to your mother – or her brilliant other-dimensional counterpart. Try to make a game of housework. It’s too Mary Poppins, but could help your mood. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Financial stress may push you to impulsive investments, and sexual desire can tempt you to spend too much. Being cheap shouldn’t be expensive. Talk with your sister (or a “sister”) before spending any more than absolutely necessary. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Personal challenges can feel like a challenge to your community and family, or somehow hit those same buttons your parents were so good at pressing. To rise above it, focus on what you like and value about yourself. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Worrying too much about health and work can make you accident-prone. When you catch yourself dithering, stop, prioritize and focus. Extra effort to look nice can make you more conscious of performance, leaving you more focused and productive. LEO (July 23 – August 22): Friends and hobbies needn’t get expensive. You are creative enough to dazzle economically. Before any social event, stop, meditate and remember what’s important. Asking friends to chip in can actually strengthen your bonds.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): The seesaw of demands between home and work can make you cranky, saying things that you may regret. Confess to a friend that you need help staying calm and graceful. His or her support will be very helpful. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): A tendency to arguments shows that your brain needs a work out, but don’t take it out on others! Push yourself to be even more open to new ideas and challenges. Consult with experts to get a better understanding of the question.

Readings make great gifts! I also do weddings and parties!

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Putting notches into the bedposts is not the way to win friends or boost your social status. It could complicate your social life big-time. Consider a philosophy for your boudoir, and use that as a guiding light, red or otherwise. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): If you feel attacked in anyway, do not react directly, but think carefully how your opponent is unwittingly handing you keys to success. Lovemaking is now especially helpful for keeping you relaxed and aware. CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Stressing out over work and personal worries can push you into silly arguments. Avoid them by taking off with your love – or a good friend – on an escapist adventure. Go somewhere or do something entirely new!

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Is sex a diversion or an inspiration for your creative brilliance? It could go either way, but you don’t need excuses or theories regarding that. The proof is in your productivity.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Home, career … trying to do it all can be too much. Are you sharing enough of your burden with your partner? A playful approach can help you put it all in balance. Don’t be afraid to toot your own horn.

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Celebrating 36 Years!

Meetings Events Activities FOR A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 3227188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm. ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists. NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.

community calendar Saturday, August 29th 6 - 10pm The Sammamish Chamber of Commerce presents

SATURDAY - August 29

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 Commission for Sexual Minorities Potluck Picnic, Resource Fair & Forum. 11am-3pm. Columbia City Library, 4721 Rainier Ave S. Food & activities all day, forum on healthy LGBT families at 1pm. Craptacular (8/29 & 8/30). 12noon-6pm. Pilgrim Congregational Church, 500 Broadway E. It’s the return of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Big-Ass Rummage Sale. Yes, more crap than you can shake off your stick. So much you’ll probably need two shovels. www.theabbey.org Mature Friends 2009 Picnic. 12noon. Woodland Park Shelter #6. All are welcome. For information on Woodland Park & directions visit www.cityofseattle.net/ parks/parkspaces/woodlandpark/picnics.htm Gay Pioneer Square: Coming Out From Underground - An Historic Tour. 2pm. Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 3rd Ave S. Explore Pioneer Square’s past as a center of LGBT life in Seattle. $25. REGISTER at www. seattlearchitecture.org Balls O’Fury. 3:30-6:30pm. Garage Billiards, 1130 Broadway Ave. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence go retro. An evening of bowling, billiards & Sisterly fun! For a mere $10 donation to the Sisters’ Charity Grant Fund, enjoy 3 hours of pins, pool & party. 21+. www.theabbey.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouthcenter.org. 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.rainbow bridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail. com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group. 6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. 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. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. Trans & Genderqueer Support Group for Survivors. 6-8pm. Every week. For survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. For information & location, call the SafePlace crisis line, (360) 754-6300. Fremont Outdoor Cinema: Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark. 7pm. 3501 Phinney Ave N. Suggested donation $5. Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot). FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org

SUNDAY - August 30

(For a list of open & affirming religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org.) Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Craptacular (8/29 & 8/30). 12noon-6pm. Pilgrim Congregational Church, 500 Broadway E. It’s the return of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Big-Ass Rummage Sale. Yes, more crap than you can shake off your stick. So much you’ll probably need two shovels. www.theabbey.org Live & Let Live Make Al-Anon Family Group. 12:301:45pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets 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. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. Rain City Jacks. 1-4pm. Eastlake neighborhood. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday & the last Sunday of every month. Event location & other details available by email or phone. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit

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Offering the best of Washington Wine, Food & Entertainment! Enjoy local wine tasting paired with an array of delicious tastes of Puget Sound's top Restaurants featuring local Jazz Musician, Darren Motamedy. Reserve your tickets now! www.sammamishchamber.org private club. Membership is required to attend club events. Enrollment available online or at the door. Email rc@raincityjacks.org or call 339-JACK. Adult men only. www.raincityjacks.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. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Thurs: 7:30-8:45pm; Fri: 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thursday & Friday. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org La Movida. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Cada Domingo. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700. Charity Drag Bingo. 8-11pm. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E. Olive Way. Play bingo, win cash & prizes, benefit local GLBT charities. Hosted by Giggles Galore. $5. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - August 31

Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Meets every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at knead2feelgood@ yahoo.com

Positively Mondays. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. An informal social & discussion group for men with HIV or AIDS. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. Cost: $4. www.seafattle. org/waterwomen.html; waterwomenswim@aol.com; 789-1267. Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Group Health, 200 15th E. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for current room information: www.toastmasterspride.org Gay Skate Party in Bellevue. 7-10pm. Skate King Bellevue, 2301 140th Ave NE, Bellevue. Cost: $8 at the door; under 18 $5. Regular skate rentals FREE. Inline skate rental $4, or bring your own skates. (425)458-4707. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Wenatchee Area Weekly Meeting. 7pm. Trinity Methodist Church, 850 N James Ave, East Wenatchee. Every Monday (including any & all holidays). PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org

TUESDAY - September 1

Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org. Family of Choice. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Weekly drop-in group for LBTQ women to cultivate community in their lives. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org. Gay Men’s Task Force of Snohomish County in Everett. 6-8pm. Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave Ste 309A, Everett. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Open to all Gay & Bisexual men in Snohomish County.

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August 29 thru September 6 David, (425) 339-5238. Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strength overspeed.org Chronic Illness Support Group for LGBT/Sex Positive Folks. 6:30-8:30pm. Meets 1st Tuesday each month. Please join us for a lively on-going facilitated support group for LGBT & sex positive folks who have any chronic physical illness. We provide a safe emotional environment to explore positive ways to thrive while living with the specific problems related to having a chronic illness. Membership not required, $1 donation requested. Please email for information & location: cisupport@wetspot.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 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.diverse harmony.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Madison Beach House. Every Tuesday. 3 mile flat walk & run. Dog walkers welcome. (See Saturday at 9am.) Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Meadowbrook Playfield, 10533 35th Ave NE (tennis courts at 32nd Ave NE). Every Tuesday & Thursday thru Sept. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $3 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. www.teamseattle.org/sta ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999. Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference 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. Sandra Jo, 328-4895. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Rebel Reading Circle. 7-8:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays. Share ideas as you study Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity & Resistance by Yolanda Alaniz & Megan Cornish. Discover a wealth of little-known information about campus, farmworker & Chicana organizing at the UW, in the Yakima Valley & in the Seattle community. FREE. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453. www. socialism.com Women’s Welcoming Committee. 7-9pm. The Wet Spot, 1630 15th Ave W (at W Garfield St). Meets 1st Tuesday each month. A meeting for all women interested in BDSM. Especially geared for women new to the community. $1 donation. www.bent.org/wwc; www.wetspot.org Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org. Queer Ally Coalition Community Organizing Meeting. 7:30pm. Cascade People’s Center, 309 Pontius Ave N. Meets every Tuesday. QAC is a grassroots democratic alliance of LGBT people & allies committed to the fight for Queer rights, culture & liberation. 612-6139, www.queerallycoalition.org Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. For info, call 322-2437; www. dunsheehouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets 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 Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.)

WEDNESDAY - September 2

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

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group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 625 Commerce, Ste 10, Tacoma. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. (253) 383-2565. InsideOut - A Support Group for GLBTQ Youth Ages 13-18 in Shoreline. 3:30-5pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Room 230, Shoreline. Every Wednesday. InsideOut is a group for Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual, Gay & Questioning Youth to develop positive self-identities in a professional & supportive environment. 362-7282 ext 242. Sponsored by the Center for Human Services. Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.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. (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Transgender Youth Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.) 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. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersollcenter.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org PFLAG/Renton Monthly Meeting. 7pm. St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave S, Renton. Meets 1st Wednesday each month. PFLAG/Renton: 425-2268783. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Red Cedar Circle. 7-9pm. Interfaith Community Church, 1763 NW 62nd St. Every Wednesday. Songs, dances, teachings & ceremonies of the Pacific Northwest Coast spiritual tradition & culture called SiSiWiss (Sacred Breath). Open to all people. 312-6181, www. johnnymoses.com 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: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & Bi men to share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call Scott at 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.org HIV+ Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Progress - A Recovery Group. 7:30-8:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. A new group for LGBTQ folks in recovery from substance abuse to explore themselves thru spoken & written word. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org; www.shiftrecovery.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environment. Join your co-facilitators weekly & start making connections. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongender alliance.com. AA Sober & Free Group. 8-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ friendly meeting of AA. www. dunsheehouse.org

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organization for Transvestite & Transsexual individuals, primarily MTF, which offers confidential membership, private monthly meetings, frequent events on the town, & help in coming out. (425) 827-9494. Gay Fathers Association of Seattle Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, meeting room varies. Meets every Thursday. Support groups for (1) Gay fathers & (2) for Gay men who are married & may or may not have children. The two groups meet on alternate Wednesdays. For schedule, check http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathers seattle or drop in regardless of parental status to make initial contact. www.gfas.org Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org THINK Speaker Meeting Al-Anon Family Group. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Thursday. 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.

FRIDAY - September 4

Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.

THURSDAY - September 3

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.” 12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 322-2437; www. dunsheehouse.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 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org. Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.) FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strength overspeed.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance. 4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! Please call before dropping in. 957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212. Spectrum Natural Health. 5:30-8:30pm. Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave E. Every Thursday. Spectrum Natural Health offers primary & naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for years. Sliding scale, no one turned away. For info or appointment, call 299-1600. www.cdchc.org Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www.

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lambert house.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 Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. www.teamseattle.org/ sta [May-September only] Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Bellingham Monthly Meeting. 7pm. First Congregational Church, 2401 Cornwall Ave. Meets 1st Thursday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Pacific Gender Support Drop-In Meeting. 7-9pm. 1812 E Madison St, #204. Meets every Thursday. This is a drop-in group for all: CDs, TVs,TGs, TSs & all those concerned with Gender issues such as family, friends, employers, etc. Donations appreciated. 323-2162, www.pacificgender.org/support/ Rain City Jacks. 7-10pm. Eastlake neighborhood. Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday and the last Sunday of every month. Event location & other details available by email or phone. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership is required to attend club events. Enrollment available online or at the door. Email rc@raincityjacks.org or call 339-JACK. Adult men only. www.raincityjacks.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) PFLAG/Bonney Lake - Buckley Plateau. 7:05pm. Finn Hall, 10411 234th Ave E, Buckley. Meets the 1st Thursday of every month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Emerald City Social Club. 7:30pm. Call for details & location - phone staffed most Tuesday evenings or leave message. Meets 1st Thursday each month. ECSC is a confidential crossdressing social & support

Q-Squared Labor Day Weekend CAMP (9/4-9/6). Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visit www.qcamp.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & 2nd Saturdays 4pm-12 midnight.) Blind & Low-Vision Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Open to all ages of blind & visually impaired LGBT folks. For information call Darryl at 329-2935. Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 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 WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.) 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 Gamblers Anonymous: Coming Out Winners! 7-8:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Friday. A 12-step meeting of Gamblers Anonymous. This is an open meeting, Gay & Lesbian preferred. All persons welcome. 1-888-GA HELPS. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Billie Jean: The Legend (Fridays & Saturdays 9/49/26). 9pm. Open Circle Theater, 2222 2nd Ave, #222. A stage parody of “The Legend of Billie Jean” that will bring the trailer trash world & action sequences of the film to life. Cost: $12 at the door, $10 pre-sale tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com NW Leather Sir/Boy Contest Meet & Greet and Community Boot Black Contest. Boot Black Contest 8pm, Sir/Boy Meet & Greet 9pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. www.glpw.org (See 9/5 listing at 6pm for NW Leather Sir/Boy Contest.) SHIFT Flicks. 9pm. Gay City, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 1st Friday every month. It’s a new kind of movie screening with friends from SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network. Bring a film. We’ll vote on the movie to show. For information email chris@gaycity.org

SATURDAY - September 5

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Gender Odyssey Conference (9/5-9/7). Features more than 75 workshops & facilitated discussions, exclusive programming for people of color, teens & partners, gender spectrum education & trainings, health screenings, health care provider seminar, social events, entertainment, receptions & BBQ. For information visit www.genderodyssey.org Q-Squared Labor Day Weekend CAMP (9/4-9/6). Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visit www.qcamp.org Sistah 2 Sistah Social/Organizing Meeting. 2-4pm. Call for location. Meets 1st Saturday each month. An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities. Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender women of African descent. 322-7061; 255-8951. Northwest Bears Beer/Soda Bust & Bear Meet. 6-9pm. Men’s Room, 1501 E Madison St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. A beer bust for Bears, Cubs & like-minded friends with happy hour prices. An informal get-together & a chance for prospective members to meet men already in the club. 903-9288. www. nwbears.org NW Leather Sir/Boy Contest. Doors 6pm, Contest 7pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Contestants will compete in the following categories: Interview, Leather Image & Speech, Physique & Fantasy. www.glpw.org Pacific Gender Support Movie Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1812 E Madison St, #204. Meets the 1st Saturday of

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every month. All are welcome: CDs, TVs,TGs, TSs & all those concerned with gender issues such as family, friends, employers, etc. Donations appreciated. 3232162, www.pacificgender.org/support/ Billie Jean: The Legend (Fridays & Saturdays 9/49/26). 9pm. Open Cricle Theater, 2222 2nd Ave, #222. A stage parody of “The Legend of Billie Jean” that will bring the trailer trash world & action sequences of the film to life. Cost: $12 at the door, $10 pre-sale tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com “Who’s Your Daddy” TV Broadcast. 1st & 3rd Saturday 11pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Comcast Channel 77. The longest running LGBT affirming TV program in the greater Seattle area. www.whosyour daddytv.org

way 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.familyworks. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@ nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington state; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org Peninsula Pride Alliance (North Olympic Peninsula): PO Box 1988, Port Townsend, WA 98368; info@ peninsulapride.org; www.peninsulapride.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Long Yang Club, 264-4304; www.longyangclub.org/seattle; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 932-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com; NW Two-Spirit Society, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 723-9395; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikone-nw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164. 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.metrokc.gov/health/glbt Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.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 Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle. gov 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 Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (425) 339-5298. Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: 686-4176, www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycle Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: 938-7402, www.gayseattlesoftball. com; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs. Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Hiking Group: 632-5405; Jet City Hoops (Basketball): www. jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw. org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacific nwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletown dancers. org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; 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.team seattle. 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 Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934. Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, 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 Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Pacific Gender Support: 3232162, www.pacificgender.org; 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; www.LesBeHealthy. org; Lesbians Over 40: 328-4895; 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, http://rainshadow women.tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle (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; GLBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Program: 297-5922, ext 116; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/WA, 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 (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, ages14-20, in Everett, David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; InsideOut: a support group for GLBTQ youth ages 13-18, in Shoreline. 362-7282 ext 242; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse. org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschools coalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412.

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SUNDAY - September 6

(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Gender Odyssey Conference (9/5-9/7). Features more than 75 workshops & facilitated discussions, exclusive programming for people of color, teens & partners, gender spectrum education & trainings, health screenings, health care provider seminar, social events, entertainment, receptions & BBQ. For information visit www.genderodyssey.org Q-Squared Labor Day Weekend CAMP (9/4-9/6). Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Visit www.qcamp.org Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com NW Leather Sir/Boy Victory Brunch. 12noon. Lydia’s Dungeon. For information visit www.glpw.org PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937. Deaf Queer Coffee Night. 7pm. Starbucks, E Olive Way & Summit Ave E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. Sponsored by the NW Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf. www.nwrad.org “Gay Power: An American Revolution.” 7pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. “Gay Power” by David Eisenbach chronicles the tumultuous first wave of the modern Gay rights movement. Format: 10 minute summary, 10 questions, discussion. Sponsored by Queer Ally Coalition. RSVP to lrlopez74@gmail.com

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American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. Bent promotes written & spoken word among LGBTIQ people & in our communities. info@bent writing.com, www.bentwriting.com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.geocities.com/sbwn Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported 71 recovery meetings including AA, NA, CMA, Sa, SAA, SLAA, OA, & Spanish-speaking AA. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org or call 5872838, 24/7. Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffa.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. Dunshee House envisions individuals in communities connected by the shared values of health & well-being, personal development & compassionate support of one another. 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 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. Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org

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