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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 51, Volume 39, December 23, 2011

BEST OF MOVIES 2011 SGN’s best (and worst) films of 2011

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(Clockwise from top left) Owen Wilson in Midnight in Paris, Leila Hatami in A Separation, Ewan McGregor and Christopher Plummer in Beginners, Shailene Woodley and George Clooney in The Descendants.

A Jet all the way

An interview with West Side Story’s Ross Lekites

by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer

Photos by Carol Rosegg

West Side Story January 10-15 Paramount Theatre The groundbreaking musical West Side Story burst onto the Great White Way over 50 years ago, and Broadway has never been the same since. The maestro impresario Leonard Bernstein broke from his traditional classical work to write the music for a Broadway musical – a highly debated decision at the time. Arthur Lau-

rents wrote his third Broadway libretto with West Side Story, and the controversial Jerome Robbins not only choreographed the musical, but also is credited as director. A new name made his Broadway debut writing these lyrics – a man named Stephen Sondheim. Taking a new look at Shakespeare’s Romeo see west side story page 33

Evy Ortiz and Ross Lekites in West Side Story

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I’m not sure a case can be made that 2011 was a great year at the movies. But I do think you can make one for it being very, very good, full of strong motion pictures that might not be extraordinary, yet are worthwhile all the same. Trying to come up with a best-of list is surprisingly difficult, with so many well-made and entertaining features vying for spots that trying to put them in a discernable order borders on the impossible. Not that I’m saying this has been a year worthy of remembrance like, say, 2007, 1999, or the ultimate glory year, 1939, were. While filmmakers did a good job of producing a quality product, they didn’t craft features we’re going to be talking about for decades down the line. Sure, chances were taken, risks were

made, and plenty of writers and directors did the unexpected, but the number of them doing it wasn’t exactly huge. I think there are roughly 15 features that truly succeeded, and we’ll be lucky if we’re still waxing poetic about

Burlesque Nutcracker sweetens Seattle’s Christmas season Land of the Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker might well be the hottest ticket in the Emerald City this holiday season. Land of the Sweets: Celebrating its sixth year, the The Burlesque merry send-up of the classic Nutcracker ballet and the world-famous The Triple Door Through December 27 music by Tchaikovsky has three remaining performances this season – tonight, tomorrow, and a just-added show on Tuesday, December 27. The production, happily housed at the Triple Door, the historic theater tucked under Wild Ginger in downtown Seattle, is a polished, cheerful mixture of a jazz riff and a not-verynaughty burlesque show. It’s a perfect contrast to the wildly popular Pacific Northwest Ballet production currently on view at McCaw Hall at the Seattle Center and a marvelous antidote to the stereotypically overly sweet typical holiday fare.

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Celebrating 38 Years!

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Tony Bennett December 17 Paramount Theatre Showbiz simply doesn’t get classier than a Tony Bennett performance. By the time the dapper living legend was mid-stride – taking his second step onto the Paramount Theatre stage – I, like everyone else in the packed house, was on my feet applauding. This was to be an ever-recurring theme for the evening – I lost count after eight standing ovations. There is hardly an entertainer alive who can claim this feat, much less truly merit it. With an infectious and endearing permagrin, Bennett graciously swung and swayed his way through a variety of hits he helped popularize many decades ago. The rousing opener “Watch What Happens” was followed by a charming version of Gershwin’s “They All Laughed.” Then, being only one week away from Christmas, the band – four first-class and dressed-to-the-nines musicians, including Harold Jones (“Count Basie’s favorite drummer” as Bennett pointed out) – appropriately switched gears into a wistful holiday medley consisting of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and “White Christmas,” that concluded with the crooner belting out “Merry Christmas, everyone!” with Santa-like sincerity. Maybe he was just warming up and settling in for the first few numbers, because from the fourth selection on, the man again

proved why he is, as Frank Sinatra proclaimed in a 1965 Life magazine interview, “the best singer in the business.” When reaching a climactic moment performing Cabaret’s “Maybe This Time,” tears were shed, goosebumps were aroused, and ears were treated to the solid-gold pipes that, at age 85, sounded every bit as powerful and moving as vintage Tony Bennett. A lifetime in the spotlight can certainly make for a countless number of captivating stories to be told. His adoring audience was repeatedly rewarded, learning firsthand from a jovial and talkative Bennett how the late iconic comedian Bob Hope had advised a young Anthony Dominick Benedetto to shorten his name, hence Tony Bennett. Also, before breaking into a rendition of Hank Williams’ “Cold Cold Heart,” the singer stated with a chuckle that he “and Rosemary Clooney were the first American Idols,” and that “she came in first,” alluding to their competition on a 1948 televised talent show. Whether they were musical or comical, this was an evening full of heartwarming highlights such as an enthusiastic dance and duet he shared with daughter/show-opener Antonia Bennett, and the dedication of “Kiss the Good Life Goodbye” to the modern-day mogul Lady Gaga, stating “she is a wonderful singer” and bestowing her with even more well-rounded credibility. Near the end of the set, an impressive and unamplified version of “Fly Me to the Moon,” culminating with Bennett graciously extending his hand out to fans as he sang

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the final words, “I love you,” was exceptionally touching. No matter young or old, spending a night with Tony Bennett has an overwhelming ability to fill just about anyone with a sense of warmth and optimism. And as he stood

for his third and final curtain call, reciprocating true appreciation, it dawned on me just how relevant and perhaps even more important it is given today’s turbulence to find this caliber of positivity in not only the world of music, but the world as a whole. court esy Nuvo. net

The magnificent Taj Mahal Trio

by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer

Taj Mahal Mercy found Taj Mahal’s performance at Jazz Alley on December 13 very gratifying. It was an evening of upbeat blues. His musicians – Bill Rich on bass and Kester Smith on drums – assisted him ably. His keyboards were amazing and featured on his opening piece by Little Walter, “Blues with a Feeling.” An audience member called out, “It’s good to have you back!” Taj said, “It’s good to be back.” He explained he usually spends Thanksgiving week at Jazz Alley, but this year he had been on a tour of Europe and Scandinavia. He switched to a hot electric guitar for “TV Mama” by Big Joe Turner. “I’m Going to Change My Way of Living” by Richard Betts was slow and soulful – a nice contrast. “Annie Mae” went back to the fast pace, and “Blues Without Blame” by Steve Miller stayed there. “Stealin’,” a traditional folk song associated with the Grateful Dead, followed. He switched to a very sweet acoustic guitar for “Fishing Blues.” That was one of his most famous songs. “There Ain’t a Woman in 14” mixed up the flavor nicely. “Corrina” is another well-known song by Taj, and was Mercy’s favorite. “Good Morning, Miss Brown” followed nicely. He went back to the electric guitar for

a slow, pleasing instrumental original, “Zanzibar.” Also slow was “Blues on the Banjo,” played, appropriately, on the banjo. He stayed on the banjo for the more upbeat “You Do the Time You Done the Crime.” Taj went back to the piano for “Deed I Do.” He stayed there for “Sweet Honey in My Soul,” a strong closer. “Lovin’ in My Baby’s Eyes” was a slow romantic encore and a nice place to leave the evening.

Goldenseal Mercy got wrapped up in Gill McKnight’s Goldenseal. The story is about Amy Fortune, who is a botanical illustrator, and Leone Garoul, her ex, to whom she has come back to help with a publishing project. The details of art and the woodsy setting were apt. The sex scenes were fun. Mercy has a pet peeve about the ambiguous pronouns this book uses. There was a plot point she didn’t think added up. The narrative took a turn Mercy hadn’t predicted. Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band Mercy and Cuteness are very much looking forward to Poncho Sanchez at Jazz Alley. Sanchez’s congas are phenomenal. He is backed up dynamically by Joey De Leon Taj Mahal (timbales), Rene Camacho (bass), Ron Blake (trumpet), Robert Hardt (alto and tenor saxdanceable salsa rhythms. ophone), Francisco Torres (trombone), Jose They will be there December 28-30. You Rodriguez (bongos), and Andy Langham Grammy for Best Latin Jazz album for Latin (piano). Sanchez and his ensemble won the Soul. Mercy likes their powerful sound and can get your tickets at jazzalley.com.

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Celebrating 38 Years!

by Jessica Price SGN Contributing Writer

Prince Tacoma Dome December 19 “You know how many hits we got?” Prince asked the crowd at the Tacoma Dome on Monday night during the final stop of the Welcome 2 America tour. “We’ll be here all night!” But take heed; the man, the artist, the genius that was born Prince Rogers Nelson is nothing if not a highly skilled tease. Starting out around 8:30, Prince and his current touring band (including legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker) launched into what could be the longest nonstop Prince hit medley ever. Not all the songs were medleys per se; some songs were edited or expanded, giving the set an impulsive feel. Most apparent through the unrelenting string of hits was that when you go see Prince, you’ve got to follow where he feels like leading, and on Monday, there were tons of hits to plow through: “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Delirious,” “1999,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Take Me With U,” “Raspberry Beret,” and “Cream” – and he was just getting started. The Tacoma Dome, truth be told, is a terrible place to see a show. Traffic and parking fees are ridiculous and unavoidable. Worse yet are the Dome’s acoustics, which one would be hard-pressed to overcome, even with the budget of Prince. The sound in the mid to high seating levels had a distorted, tinny quality that made the spectacular musicianship of the band bounce off the walls as if the concert were taking place in a metal shipping container. But this handicap was easily overlooked in the presence of Prince’s greatness. Dressed in typical debonair fashion – black and white pants, ruffled shirt, stacked heels, and a silk headscarf – Prince still commands an air of rock royalty though he

has been out of mainstream radio’s spotlight for years. He may not be dropping into splits the way he used to, but the moves are still intact, as well as his phenomenal guitar work and that unmistakable voice. Prince’s mad genius lies in his constant (albeit eclectic) output. He is always composing, arranging, and playing (he’s released 28 albums since 1978, a fact complicated by Prince’s fiercely independent theories of distribution). Real musicianship is rare on the radio these days, a point Prince lamented in much of his audience banter. Though the party atmosphere continued (briefly detouring into Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”), the second distinct portion of the set took on a darker feel. Moving to one side of the giant love sign (aka “the Prince symbol”) that served as a stage in the round, he delivered a passionate “Nothing Compares 2 U” (the song was written by Prince, but became a worldwide hit for Sinéad O’Connor). Then he moved to the piano, and the lights went out. “When Doves Cry” never sounded more deep and dangerous. The sounds triggered lights on the electrified piano, with Prince’s outline barely visible. From there, he began a flirtatious sampler set consisting of the greater parts of “Nasty Girl,” “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World,” and “Alphabet Street” intermingled with the ominous backbone of “Sign o’ the Times” and “Darling Nikki.” “I Would Die 4 U” and part of “Kiss” followed – the audience, predictably, went crazy. “Purple Rain” closed the set, with explosions of gold and purple confetti raining down on the audience while Prince poured his heart and soul into his guitar solo. After a pause, “Controversy” was the one and only encore – and then, abruptly, Prince was gone. Perhaps Tacoma didn’t give it up the way Vancouver had just a few nights before – but “Controversy” seemed like an odd choice for a curtain call (Vancouver reportedly was

BEST OF TV 2011

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer

1) BREAKING BAD No other TV series this year had the intensity, the suspense, the unexpected twists and turns, and the acting punch of Breaking Bad. This was the season where former high school teacher-turned-meth cook Walter White (Bryan Cranston) really took matters into his own hands, but not before a challenge from thug/partner Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul). The episode where Walter

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treated to four encores). The sudden departure after only an hour and a half of stage time was a disappointment to many – not to mention that tickets weren’t cheap. Surprising also was the conspicuous absence of funkier later-period material. It has been fairly common on recent tours for Prince & The New Power Generation to continue for several hours into the night, indulging in outtakes and jam sessions. Perhaps after the concession of an extremely hit-laden set, Prince’s headstrong nature secretly triumphed with the uncer-

emonious departure. As it turned out, the band was headed to the trendy club Republiq in SODO for an exclusive after-show jam. From all reports, this was where the “other” Prince played on, unbridled, for several hours. And even though it seems a little flippant, it’s Prince. He’s been living in a reclusive universe for so long that you can’t really fault him for doing what he probably does every night at home in Minnesota – staying up to the early hours of the morning, lost in his musical experiments. It’s just too bad we weren’t invited.

puts a stop to Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) was bone-chilling, to say the least, and the season finale that solved a mystery (one we suspected) was brilliantly stretched out to the last few seconds. 2) MODERN FAMILY Still hilarious, this back-to-back Emmy winner for Outstanding Comedy Series is one of the few TV shows that presents the lighthearted, if not manic, side of a samesex couple. Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) are a loveable pair who become more adorable with their petty bickering. You gotta love Mitchell for sneaking out of the house to catch a Lady Gaga concert while Cameron was passed out on cough syrup!

3) HOMELAND Despite my loathing of Claire Danes, she’s due credit for her portrayal of CIA Agent Carrie Mathison, who suspects an Iraq veteran (Damian Lewis) is involved in a terrorist attack on his home country. Showtime consistently churns out thrilling dramas, and Homeland with its gloomy, tense, and genuine behind-closed-doors approach to the federal government in action puts it ahead of the freshman class of 2011’s TV season. Even the president watches it.

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Jon Bernthal in The Walking Dead

4) EXTREME COUPONING Deep in the bowels of reality television, in which every possible occupation or phobia or off-kilter personality is now exposed to the masses, comes this spritely half-hour show dedicated to people who collect coupons. These aren’t your average coupon clippers; these are folks who go to extremes

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The calendar year of 2011 straddles two separate seasons for many TV shows, some of them entirely different. Take Glee, for instance. The weekly musical comedy turned in a disappointing, confusing season two, but redeemed itself in season three by sticking to good storylines, good music, and less about superstars. And though I had high hopes for Pan Am (and unbelievably still watch it), the show is nothing more than a guilty pleasure (Mike Vogel is my latest obsession). But no one can argue that television has become the new movie theater – with so many great comedies and dramas on the tube, why spend $10 at the cinema? Here are my picks, in order, for 2011’s best of the small screen.

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Prince at Tacoma Dome gives fleeting performance

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BEST OF MOVIES 2011

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half of them 10 or 20 years down the line. And I’m just fine with that. Sure, there were way too many remakes, sequels, reboots, and comic adaptations. Yes, the prevalence of 3D (especially all of the brutally poor post-conversions) drove me ‘round the bend. But for every Conan the Barbarian there was a Fright Night, for every Green Lantern a Captain America: The First Avenger, and as bad as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part I was, the genuinely enchanting magnificence of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II more than made up for the stench left by that vampire abomination. Then there are the breakout stars, the actors and actresses who gave superb performance after superb performance. Michael Fassbender (Shame, Jane Eyre, X-Men: First Class, A Dangerous Method), Ryan Gosling (Drive, The Ideas of March, and Crazy, Stupid, Love) and Jessica Chastain (The Debt, The Help, The Tree of Life, Take Shelter, Texas Killing Fields, Coriolanus) appeared in movies so diverse and different it boggles the mind, each of them delivering staggering portraits that were diverse and mesmerizing, cementing themselves as talents certain to draw our attention for quite some time. There’s so much more one could talk about, like how so many films challenged their audiences with enigmatic finales that forced them to figure out what happens next for themselves. Additionally, while some legendary directors rose to the challenge (Terrence Malick with The Tree of Life, Woody Allen with Midnight in Paris, Martin Scorsese with Hugo) others dropped the ball by making flicks that felt mechanical and by the numbers (Steven Spielberg with The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse, Wayne Wang with Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Michel Gondry with The Green Hornet, and Ron Howard with The Dilemma). Overall, though, 2011 was a winner. There’s a lot of great stuff to talk about and savor, so much fodder for debate about which film was the best and which filmmakers took the most. With that said, here are my picks for the best the year had to offer. 2011’s 10 BEST 1) A Separation Impossible to forget, this Iranian import is one of the more devastatingly tragic yet emotionally beautiful motion pictures that I’ve seen in years. The multilayered drama never goes where you expect it to, never takes the well-traveled path, everything leading to a denouement that held me spellbound all the way through to the end. Asghar Farhadi’s effort is an instant classic, and a haunting stunner I’ll be contemplating for a long time to come. 2) The Descendants Alexander Payne’s The Descendants is an honest, heartbreaking, funny, and poignant examination of a family dealing with the specter of parental death, the movie anchored by a multifaceted, deeply personal performance by star George Clooney that arguably ranks as the best of his entire career.

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4) Beginners Borderline perfection, Mike Mills’ second feature is a stunning examination of family, relationships, sexuality, and forgiveness that speaks universal truths everyone and anyone can relate to. Christopher Plummer is Oscar-worthy, but in many ways so is Ewan McGregor, the two of them crafting a father-son dynamic that’s as endearing as it is heartbreaking. 5) Drive Back in September I wrote, “Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive is an ambient mood piece that hits you like a shot of nitroglycerine-enhanced adrenaline, yet goes down as smoothly as an expensive slug of singlemalt.” Nothing’s changed. This movie is an unforgettable stunner the refuses to let go of me. There’s been little else like it this year, the movie defying expectation at every turn, and after three viewings the only thing I want to do is head back to the theater and see it again. Albert Brooks deserves an Oscar. 6) Like Crazy Director Drake Doremus’ Like Crazy got to me. Filled with sublime moments and reveling in emotionally complex authenticity, this relationship melodrama about two 20-somethings navigating the minefield of feelings they have for one another and the outside forces attempting to keep them apart is a total stunner. Anton Yelchin proves once again he’s a star on the rise, while Felicity Jones instantly makes a name for herself as an actress of supreme merit. This is an unforgettable movie to cherish. 7) 13 Assassins To call Japanese legend Takashi Miike’s 13 Assassins magnificent would be a serious understatement. Character-driven, methodical, and meticulous in its precision to create a sense of time, place, and situation, the movie is almost Kurosawa-like in its attention to detail before exploding into a final 50-plus minutes of carnage and bloodletting unlike anything else 2011 had to offer. Borderline perfection, action fans and Asian pulp cinema cultists will be beside themselves with glee after this one comes to an end.

THE NEXT 10: 11) Moneyball – A dynamite adaptation of the bestselling book with a performance by Brad Pitt that easily ranks as one of his all-time best. Not to be cliché, but this drama hits a home run. 12) Win Win – Paul Giamatti is at his best in this sports-themed comedic drama from writer/director Tom McCarthy that never quite goes where you expect it to. Amy Ryan gives one of the best performances of the entire year, and sadly no one but me seems to remember this fact. 13) The Artist – Michel Hazanavicius’ deliriously delightful ode to the days of silent moviemaking is an ebullient gem of a motion picture that just gets better and better the more I think about it. The movie features my absolute favorite scene of the entire year (yet one I refuse to talk about here so as not to ruin the surprise). 14) Hanna – A darkly violent thriller from director Joe Wright filled with performances and moments that constantly defy expectation and consistently surprise. Actress Saoirse Ronan continues to prove herself to be a special talent from which great things will blossom. 15) Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – Gary Oldman’s fascinatingly calm portrayal of John le Carré’s ace spy George Smiley is consistent cause for amazement, director Tomas Alfredson’s adaptation a mesmerizing Cold War thriller that shows substance and style can indeed coexist within the same picture. 16) Attack the Block – A glorious melding of Assault on Precinct 13, Escape from New York, Gremlins, and The Goonies, writer/director Joe Cornish’s debut is a popcorn flick for the ages and a gnarly oldschool B-movie gem certain to become a cult favorite. 17) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Rooney Mara explodes off the screen as antihero Lis-

beth Salander in director David Fincher’s English-language take an author Stieg Larsson’s massively popular novel. A descent into the darker nether regions of the human condition that I couldn’t take my eyes off of. 18) The Adjustment Bureau – This adaption of a Philip K. Dick short story offers up so many divine delicacies it’s impossible to mention them all here. Stars Matt Damon and Emily Blunt are the romantic pairing of the year, while director George Nolfi showcases an almost Hitchcockian touch reminiscent of North by Northwest or The Lady Vanishes. 19) Bellflower – The devastating aftermath of a failed relationship has never looked or sounded so amazing. Writer/director/star Evan Glodell’s debut is an emotional firestorm of visceral melancholia that slapped me across the face, punched me in the stomach, and then ran over my flailing carcass just for good measure. 20) Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – Pure, unabashed popcorn euphoria, director Brad Bird and producer/star Tom Cruise reinvigorate a tired franchise while also manufacturing the best Hollywoodfinanced action film of the entire year. See it in IMAX.

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8) The Tree of Life Terrence Malick’s fifth motion picture is a treatise on life, aging, faith, family, and the universe that goes into realms and digs into corners as esoteric and bewildering as they are intimate and self-revelatory. This is the kind of movie that keeps you at arm’s length only to pull your in slowly, one strand of hair at a time, everything building to the type of conclusion that blows the mind and stirs the soul. 9) Martha Marcy May Marlene Another movie to feature a breakout performance by a rising female star (in this case Elizabeth Olsen), writer/director Sean Durkin’s debut is a powerful drama of sisterly love and forgiveness in the face of unspeakable psychological trauma that asks tough questions and then leaves the answers up to the audience to figure out for themselves. Beautifully realized, the film’s enigmatic final image is one I can’t stop talking about, and in the end has proven to be one of the more haunting and unsettlingly terrific ones of this or any other year.

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(Clockwise from left) Jessica Chastain, Laramie Eppler, Brad Pitt, and Tye Sheridan in The Tree of Life

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3) Midnight in Paris Woody Allen hasn’t made a movie this great in arguably three decades, and this is coming from someone who has grown to consider Vicky Cristina Barcelona a minor masterpiece. What’s more, this time-bending dramatic comedy is a testament to selfreliance, about embracing the now, about

being comfortable with who you are and the era in which you live, all attributes I’d never have imagined the man behind Annie Hall and Hannah and Her Sisters would ever be extolling.

10) Young Adult If there were any justice in the world, actress Charlize Theron would win the Oscar for her fearless, nakedly raw performance in director Jason Reitman and writer Diablo Cody’s latest comedic descent into the human maelstrom. But the movie is more than just a performance piece, the filmmakers putting up a mirror to our celebrity-obsessed culture giving us insights into who we are and where we might be going that aren’t remotely comforting or cathartic – and that, my friends, is a very good thing indeed.

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BEST OF BOOKS 2011

SGN ’s top 10 books of 2011 by Jeremy Behrens SGN Contributing Writer

Throughout the year, I keep a running total of the books I have read. In 2011, I completed roughly 55 titles. (I say roughly because a few of them were required reading for school, and we all know how that goes!) Here are some of the best new reads of the year. Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson A horrifying and thoughtprovoking look at a not-sodistant future where human dependence on machines turns deadly. As touching as it is scary, Robopocalypse is an

son’s novel was mentioned previously in my fall literary picks. Following an American ambassador’s family’s experience in Nazi-occupied Germany, In the Garden of Beasts creates a palpable, tension-filled world that bridges the

2011 National Book Award for Nonfiction story of a 13-year-old celebrity child who winner. winds up in Hell after a holiday marijuana overdose. Rife with allusions to one of the Bossypants best Brat Pack movies, Palahniuk’s latest by Tina Fey novel is just the right amount of dark humor America’s favorite funny woman makes to round out the year. her debut as an author with the hilarious and inspiring Bossypants. A biography for anyThe Scorch Trials one out there who has ever felt a little out of by James Dashner the loop, Fey’s book shows a side of a HolGetting teenage boys to read can be lywood staple everyone has come to know tough, but Dashner’s Maze Runner series and love (except Sarah Palin). will inevitably do just that. The Scorch Trials, the second book of the series, picks up The Help where The Maze Runner left off – a group by Kathryn of teenage boys forced to survive in a seemStockett ing post-apocalyptic world. For all the Although this book bloodshed and action in this book, you’ll is almost three years have to buy the whole series because teens old, I would be re- won’t want to put them down. miss to leave it off the best-of-2011 book list Lady Gaga because of the recent by Lady Gaga and Terry Richardson spike in sales thanks This book is a little different because it to the summer block- isn’t really one that you would go check out buster. Following three at the library or thumb through in the bookwomen – one white and store, but rather leave out on your coffee two black – in the South during the 1960s, The Help reveals the struggles,

table to show that you are plugged into pop culture. Although I am not a Little M o n ster myself, the beauty of this book does not go unrecognized – the photographs of this popculture icon between the covers are simply breathtaking. And seeing as it just went on sale, think of what a great stocking stuffer or New Year’s gift it would make!

eerie insight to where our own society may well be headed. The Night Circus gap between what can be seen by Erin Morgenstern An all-around stunning debut novel, The as dull historical fact and clever, Night Circus weaves an enchanting tale of captivating narrative. two love-struck illusionists pitted against The Swerve: one another in a mysterious competition How The World set in the middle of an even stranger circus. Became Modern This charming novel is sure to please fanby Stephen Greenblatt tasy and romance lovers. While I first came to know Greenblatt as a scholar of Shakespeare, The Swerve In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, is an interesting (although heavy at times) and an American Family in look at how one man’s discovery of a lost Hitler’s Berlin manuscript changed the way humans think by Erik Larson A master of history, Seattle resident Lar- and perceive the world around them. A must read for any history buff, The Swerve is a

We the Animals by Justin Torres Torres’s debut novel We the Animals redefines the coming-of-age story, as told through the eyes of the youngest sacrifices, and solidarity in a community of three brothers in a family as tight-knit as any could be. When the youngest son begins divided by social class and skin color. to realize he may not be like his brothers, the integrity of the family is tested, and the Damned ties that bind are stretched to their limit. Of by Chuck Palahniuk Always teetering on the line between all the books on this list, I may have cried beautiful and demented, Fight Club author most during this one. Palahniuk does it again with Damned, the

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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): You may be too eager to get ahead, creating discord among co-workers. It may take some effort to keep an open mind and ears to match. If it seems people don’t hear what you’re saying, try saying it softer and listening harder. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Focus on how your personal goals can serve the world at large. Keep your critical urges constructive and focused on yourself. How can you improve techniques at work and play to better your own life and others’? GEMINI (May 21 – June 20): Much as you want to fix things at home you may be better off out with your friends, especially doing some community work. If you really need to deal with hypercritical attitudes in your family, target number one is in your mirror. CANCER (June 21 – July 22): Feeling watched, you may push and work too hard to appear – and more importantly, to feel – in control. Be on top of the job, not on top of your co-workers. Listen to them and remember you’re all on the same team. LEO (July 23 – August 22): Being a drama queen is indeed entertaining to others, but not in the way you want. There are better ways to deal with your worries. Focus! A mature, sensible voice is at hand with any help you need.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Though you feel like you’re on a treadmill, struggling to keep up, worrying never helps. Put your imagination to better use. Examples and lessons from your family will help and can be a springboard toward new inspiration. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Be very careful what you say to whom. Be alert to hidden enemies. Carelessness in conversations can create more. An air of creative mystery can get you into a torrid affair. It probably won’t last, but enjoy it while it does. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): You’re feeling feisty, ambitious and sharp; maybe a little too sharp. To avoid counterproductive arguments, keep your mind on what’s important in the long run. Getting bogged down in irrelevant battles is a great way to lose the war. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Heed those weird inspirations and hunches that suggest new job opportunities. Of course you have to check them out with solid info, but take those steps! Taking up a new sport will help you keep fit mentally as well as physically.

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Everyone’s worried about money these days, but your bleak vision of the future is more accurate than most. Opportunities can still be found. Trust your intuition. It’s not cynical if you bring others up with you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Feeling unsure of what you believe can be a healthy step toward deeper, surer convictions. Take this as a learning opportunity: keep an open mind; listen to different opinions. Then take some quiet time alone to sort it out.

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Sexual frustration can reveal spiritual needs more than any lack of quantity or technical skill. If you can’t be with the one you truly love, take time out to focus on those deeper needs.

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Bill Cunningham New York, Buck, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, The Interrupters, We sweat it out at the cash register where they Were Here pay $4 for over $500 worth of groceries is oodles of harmless fun. FAVORITE 2010 FILMS INEXPLICABLY RELEASED 5) THE WALKING DEAD DOMESTICALLY IN 2011 Balancing the surreal and horror, not to In a Better World, Incendies, Of Gods and mention a splash of kitsch, is what makes Men, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil this AMC series a hit with audiences – its season two finale received its highest-ever 2011’s 10 WORST ratings. The Walking Dead’s foremost storyline revolves around flesh-eating zom1) Sucker Punch – A video game I nevbies, but sub-plots include an interracial ro- er wanted to play, an experience I’ll sadly mance, babydaddy drama, a missing girl in never forget, Zack Snyder’s grotesque and the woods, and a father keeping his son alive grueling CGI abomination is a viewing exwith his own blood. Besides all this, we got perience I wouldn’t wish on my own worst to see a buff, near-naked Shane Walsh (Jon enemy. Bernthal) in one of the season’s pivotal epi2) Red Riding Hood – An unintentionally sodes. hysterical reworking of the famous fairy tale, to call this one a mangy mongrel would 6) ENLIGHTENED be an unforgivable disservice to mutts I’ve never found Laura Dern likeable in across the globe. anything she’s done, but the two-time Acad3) Trespass – Never have so many talentemy Award nominee is splendid as a divor- ed, award-winning craftsmen come together cee suffering from life-sucks syndrome – to produce something so mind-blowing in she’s a hot mess, in other words. Co-created its complete and utter ineptitude. A disaster by Dern and openly Gay writer/actor Mike in every sense. White (from Chuck & Buck fame, Amazing 4) Your Highness – The film’s best gag Race competitor), Enlightened is a woman’s revolves around the prized severed member journey of personal rebirth, yet one that of a gigantic minotaur hanging around its comes with its fair share of complications. hero’s neck. You’ve been warned. 5) Season of the Witch – The second Ni7) AMERICAN HORROR STORY colas Cage monstrosity of 2011, this boring Did you correctly guess the identity of decent into devilish medieval madness is as the Rubber Man? Television’s creepiest pointless an excuse for an adventure as any hour belongs to FX’s new drama-suspense I’ve had the misfortune to come across. series, starring the always-great Jessica 6) Mr. Popper’s Penguins – The central Lange as nutty, sinister neighbor Constance jokes revolve around penguins pooping all – her show-stealing scenes have earned her over Jim Carrey’s apartment, on his clothes, Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globe and in his mouth. The rest of the movie isn’t nominations already. A full hour of haunted any more inspired than that. mansions, dysfunctional family members, 7) Jack and Jill – Al Pacino, playing himfreaky sex encounters, and poisoned cup- self, delivers his most intriguing and maybe cakes? Yes, please! even inspired performance in years. I don’t know whether to be impressed or embar8) RAISING HOPE rassed for him. Don’t mind grandma eating the plastic 8) A Little Help – A feature-length sitcom display apples – that’s just one of the kooky masquerading as a family melodrama. Isla things going on in the Chance household. Fisher does what she can even if the movie Cloris Leachman as Maw Maw is a hoot, is an unfortunate and at times awkward and but even funnier (if you can imagine that) uncomfortable misfire first frame to last. is Martha Plimpton as a white trash, gossip9) The Hangover Part II – Essentially a crazed store clerk forced to raise two imma- Thailand-set remake of the first film, only ture grown men and an infant in an environ- without any laughs while also doing a grand ment that’s certainly not kid-friendly. The job of making each and every one of its episode where Virginia (Plimpton) loses the main characters detestably loathsome. sex tape is a riot! 10) Something Borrowed – Offensive and vile “chick flick” that’s as woman-hating as 9) PARKS AND RECREATION they come, the movie shoots itself in the foot I’m still puzzled as to what exactly the at every turn while showcasing a despicable dull and miscast Aubrey Plaza, who plays contempt for its audience. April Ludgate, is doing on this otherwise ridiculously funny sitcom featuring a topnotch cast – Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari, Rashida Jones, Chris Pratt, plus new additions Adam Scott and Rob Lowe. The “Li’l continued from cover Sebastian” episode, where the office crew attempts to organize a memorable farewell to a dead miniature horse, is forever lodged It’s clear that the smart, snappy, semi-sexy show will continue for many years as a Seon my DVR. attle landmark. Subtitled “A Spectacle of Ecdysiastic Pag10) MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM My wildcard entry is Travel Channel’s eantry,” the production certainly lives up to explorative series on American museums. its billing. Created by Lily Verlaine (artistic Hunky host Don Wildman, eye candy re- direction and choreography) and Jasper Mcplacement for the washed-up Anthony Cann (technical direction, script, and lyrBourdain (a personal crush of years past), ics), the show mixes the classic fairy tale by unearths hidden facts and true treasures E.T.A. Hoffman with a decidedly modern lurking in these precious institutions. I’m twist. That’s the same approach that Duke partly interested in the mysteries them- Ellington’s jazz version of Tchaikovsky’s selves, and partly entertained by Wildman beloved music takes. It’s amazing that it works, but it sure does. The Ellington jazz, simply appearing on the screen. played here on a top-notch sound system, provides the slight bounce that many of the classic themes take (and a few far-out renditions) but it’s the neo-burlesque sequences continued from page 30 that make this Burlesque Nutcracker such a fun outing. The “pageantry” of the subtitle is first rate and the “ecdysiastic” elements HONORABLE MENTIONS (that’s a fancy word for “shedding of the (in alphabetic order) skin” – as in stripping) are great fun. The structure remains faithful, for the 50/50; Black Death; Captain America: most part, to the original Russian ballet The First Avenger; Carnage; Contagion; – there’s a “Dance of the Snowflakes,” a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: wonderful scene in the Court of the Snow Part II; The Housemaid; Hugo; Life, Above Queen. The “Clockwork Doll” dance could All; Margin Call; Pariah; Poetry; Point be lifted from the PNB version except for Blank; Rango; Scream 4; The Trip; Tyran- the satirical approach. Laurel Bordeaux, nosaur; We Are the Night; Weekend; The trained in classical ballet, makes her “first Whistleblower

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foray in burlesque” in this role, the fun-toread program notes inform the audience. The Volga Boys (“The Russian Tepak Dance”) mixes the genders, as do many of the numbers, casting women as “the boys” plus using the real “boys” in the show. Earlier, in ensemble numbers, the men in the show don female ballerina attire and (very successfully) dance traditionally women’s roles – actually going en pointe, the fancy French term for dancing on the toes. The classic “Chinese Dance” becomes “The Mysterious Tea Mistress” here and works just as well. Act One ends with the Attack of the Rat King, danced with great fun by Seattle’s Waxie Moon, famous as a “genderblending boylesque-art stripping sensation,” the program notes. Act Two, like the traditional Nutcracker, moves to the Land of the Sweets. Madame Ginger, with Patty O’Furniture as Mother Ginger, opens the act with “Madame Ginger’s Finishing School,” a lavish production number. Tchaikovsky’s “Arabian Dance” transforms itself into “Dream of the Coffee Casbah” and serves the same purpose – delightful diversions in the Land of the Sweets. A terrific aerial act, an incredible trio billed as the Aerial Suites, join the production for the first time with the “Dance of the Angels,” but are well known to Seattle’s arts audiences from appearances ranging from street fairs to ACT and Seattle Opera. The original story and music are clearly on stage with “Cool it, Hot Chocolate” (Tchaikovsky’s original “Spanish Dance”) and the Countess of Candies (“The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”), a sensational turn by Miss Indigo Blue. The “Waltz of the Flowers” brings the ensemble back in focus with three terrific solos fronting the line: Lily Verlaine, Laurel Bordeaux, and Paris Original. All of the soloists – several of whom alternate certain solos but appear in every production – are top notch. They are skilled in the art of the dance and in the arts of modern-day burlesque. They may strip to pasties and give the illusion of nudity, but it’s all done in fun, “with a wink and a smile,” as is often the philosophy of the neo-burlesque movement. The gender-bending casting of some numbers (the men also strip to unnecessary pasties) adds to the overall “naughty-but-nice” feeling. It’s clearly a show for adults – and fairly sophisticated ones at that. The more an individual knows about the “real” Nutcracker and the Tchaikovsky score, the more fun it is. But first-timers obviously have a great time as well. The Triple Door serves a full dinner menu, created upstairs in the Wild Ginger restaurant. Table service was terrific – our waitress, Mercedes, solved our every problem with good grace and a smile. (This reviewer toasted the evening with his guest with a most-welcome martini and, after one sip, promptly dropped the nearly full drink on the floor. A staff member quickly responded, cleaned up the spill, and presented a replacement drink with no charge – a firstclass operation.) Next on the company’s schedule is an April 2012 revival of Through the Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice in Wonderland. Complete details on all of the company’s plans and productions at www.landofthesweets.com. Check it out.

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and Juliet, the updated classic was moved to the West Side of New York with the battling between rival “gang families,” white juvenile delinquents and newly arrived Puerto Ricans. To celebrate the musical’s 55th year, West Side Story returns to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre, and Seattle Gay News is there to interview Ross Lekites, the man playing the lead character, Tony. Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your first theatrical influences? Ross Lekites: My first theatrical influences were local actors in Louisville, Kentucky, where I grew up. A man by the name of Corwin Hodge was in a production of Children

of Eden at a local theater when I was in high school. I had never in my life heard someone sing so beautifully and with such musicality. I wanted to sound just like him. Andrews-Katz: What was your audition for West Side Story like? Lekites: My audition for West Side was different than any other audition process I had been through. In October of 2010, I auditioned to be the Tony standby, but did not get the job and went on to do a few other shows with West Side always on my mind. Then in July of this year, I auditioned again for the standby and got the job. I joined them in Chicago and then took over the role in October of this year. Andrews-Katz: How does adding in the bilingual lyrics add to the production? Lekites: I love the fact that they have added Spanish dialogue into the show. It gives the Sharks [gang] a richer, truer character and it empowers them. Overall, it makes the show more realistic. Andrews-Katz: Such talent and genius went into the making of West Side Story. Which of the four major talents – Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein, or Jerome Robbins – do you think adds the factor in making this musical a classic? Lekites: I don’t think a show gets to “classic” status without all aspects of the show coming together to form one uniformed piece. I think the four who created this amazing show knew what they were doing and how to do it together. And there is something for every audience member to fall in love with, whether it be beautiful lyrics, dancing, or orchestration. … All of it is done so well, there is no way for it not to turn out a classic. Andrews-Katz: West Side Story was something completely fresh on Broadway. How do you think it helped influence future Broadway musicals? Lekites: They broke the mold with this show when it came to bringing a racy topic onto the stage. Once one wall is knocked down, it is easier to bring the rest down. I think this show opened a lot of doors for other shows because it showed that the public was ready for a “racier” topic and that it would be accepted. Andrews-Katz: Is there a villain in West Side Story? Lekites: The only villain in West Side Story is the thing that keeps Tony and Maria apart (and that villain is still around today, sadly): racism. I once heard an audience member call the Sharks the bad guys after a show, I just think it’s sad that he didn’t get it, and maybe never will. Andrews-Katz: What happens to Maria after the musical? Lekites: I don’t like to think of what happens to Maria at the end of the show, it makes me sad to think of someone going through their entire life without their soulmate. Whatever she does, I know it would be positive! Andrews-Katz: If West Side Story were written today, what two ethnic groups would be at the center of the musical? Lekites: I’m not sure what two ethnic groups would fill the role of the Jets and the Sharks today. That is a really hard question. The fact that there is still a great divide between ethnic groups and racism between them saddens me. Andrews-Katz: What musical roles would you like to play in the future? Lekites: I would love to be Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys. That show is so fun and energetic. I would also like to play Gabe in Next to Normal.

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West Side Story opened on Broadway September 26, 1957, and originally ran for 732 performances. Starring a relatively new cast – including Chita Rivera, Marilyn Cooper, and Martin Charnin (who would go on to write the musical Annie) – the musical broke boundaries for Broadway. Originally nominated for six Tony Awards, it won for Best Choreography and Best Scenic Design. The 1961 film recast many of the original Broadway Jets (in different Jet roles) and included Natalie Wood (with Marni Nixon’s singing voice), Russ Tamblyn, and Rita Moreno among many other talents. It would go on to nominated for 11 Academy Awards and win 10; the only musical film to win that many awards, including Best Picture.

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SATURDAY

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Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. See us at www.clubsilverstone.com. The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on! The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.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. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm. 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. 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 - Game Night featuring Pool Tournaments and Wii Bowling. Happy Hour all night! 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!

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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. 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. Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on! The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.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. 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. 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. Twisted - $2 Tuesday featuring “Are You Smarter Than A Drag Queen?” trivia contest for $2, $2 tacos, well drinks and drafts all night! 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.

WEDNESDAY

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. 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. Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on! The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.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. 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. 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 - Karaoke Idol with Robin. All you can eat spaghetti for $5.50 and $6 Long Island Teas. 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.

THURSDAY

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. 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. Diesel - Size does matter! All drinks are doubles anytime. Happy Hour 2 pm - 7 pm, $4 wells, Buck off taps & calls.“full service” food menu. Get your grub on! The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.com Julia’s - www.juliasrestaurantseattle.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. Kick off the weekend early. No DJ needed, you control the jukebox. 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. 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 - Disco Delight! Dance music of the 70s and 80s. BOGO burgers and $2 Bud and Bud Light drafts. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples. Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.

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Meetings Events Activities

TO GET A CALENDAR LISTING: To have your meeting or event considered for the Community Calendar, please mail, fax, or drop off 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 visible or hidden 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 - December 24

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. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center. org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.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. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.

December 24 thru January 1 com or phone (360) 722-1664. No Safeword Writers Group. 7-9pm. Meets 4th Monday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. NSWG@sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafe wordwriters group.org (Also meets 2nd Sunday, 1-3pm.) Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/South King County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Unitarian Universalist Church, 25701 14th Pl S, Kent. Meets 4th Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lambert house.org Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday. (253) 474-8897. The Dina Martina Christmas Show (11/25-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Brimming with botched carols, ungraceful dances, overburdened costumes & truly bizarre audience gifts, this all new holiday extravaganza guarantees Dina’s sidesplitting blend of low-brow, top-notch comedy & near acid trip surrealism. Tickets: $20-advance; $25 at the door. www. brownpapertickets.com/event/203891

SUNDAY - December 25

TUESDAY - December 27

Christmas Day (Because of the Christmas holiday some regularly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled. Check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, time & place.) For a directory of GLBT-friendly religious organizations in Washington state, visit www.sgn.org and scroll down the first page of either section to see Multifaith Works’ 2007-2008 Directory of Inclusive Faith Communities (some information may not be current). For information on GLBT-friendly Christian churches around the world visit www.gaychurch.org. Center for Spiritual Living. Services 8:25, 9:45, 11:30am. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! Info 527-8801 ext 203, www. cslseattle.org Ravenna United Methodist Church. 5751 33rd Ave NE. 8:30am-“Seattle’s most dangerous Sunday school”; 9:45am worship. A reconciling congregation, fully inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ persons. 525-7988. Wallingford United Methodist Church. 8:30am & 11am-Worship; Summer schedule, services 10am. 2115 N 42nd St. A progressive congregation. In 1984 Wallingford UMC became the 9th reconciling Methodist church in the U.S. 547-6945 (office); 285-5077 (George). 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/TheSeattleGayHikin gGroup/ Seattle Unity Church. 9am & 11am-Sunday Services. 200 8th Ave N. “Come join our Gay & Lesbian-friendly, spiritual family at Seattle Unity Church. Our mission is to bring love, miracles & spiritual awakening into everyday life!” 622-8475; www.seattleunity.org. University Congregational United Church of Christ. All ages education 9am, Worship 10am. 4515 16th Ave NE. UCUCC is an open & affirming congregation. 524-2322; www.universityucc.org. Seattle Soto Zen. Zazen Instruction 9:15am, Zazen 9:30am. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. Anyone interested in meditation, whether new or experienced in Zen practice or other traditions, is welcome. 323-1659, www.seattlesoto zen.com Tacoma First United Methodist Church. 9:30amworship, 11am-adult education. 423 Martin Luther King Way, Tacoma. This reconciling congregation welcomes with warm hands, warm hearts & open minds GLBT persons seeking a spiritual home. (253) 627-0129, www.fumctacoma.org All Pilgrims Christian Church. 10am-worship. 500 Broadway E. Come as you are. All are welcome. A congregation of the Disciples of Christ & the United Church of Christ. 322-0487, www.allpilgrims.org Central Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 1710 11th Ave (just north of E Pine St). An open & affirming church, which in Lutheran churches is called “Rec-

onciled in Christ.” “We seek to share God’s love with all people regardless of race, age, gender or sexual orientation.” All are welcome. 322-7500. East Shore Unitarian Church. 10am-Sunday Service. 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue. An open & affirming congregation. (425) 747-3780. Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Gethsemane Lutheran Church. 10am-Worship. 911 Stewart St. A downtown faith community centered in justice. An open & affirming congregation. 682-3620. Rainier Valley Unitarian Congregation. 10am. 835 Yesler Way. 722-4880, www.rvuuc.org Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515. Living Water Fellowship. 10:30am - Worship. 7204 NE 175th St, Kenmore. All GLBT welcome. Pastor Susan George. 963-0807. www.livingwaterwa. com Grace Gospel Chapel. 11am - Worship. 2052 NW 64th St. Oldest independent church ministering primarily to the Gay & Lesbian community. An exciting fellowship ... a place to believe, a place to belong. 784-8495. Emerald City Metropolitan Community Church Seattle. 11am-Worship. Chapel at University Temple United Methodist Church, 1415 NE 43rd St. MCC is a progressive Christ-centered faith community committed to providing a nurturing environment for individual & community growth thru Jesus Christ while celebrating unity in diversity. MCC is Seattle’s oldest Gay-friendly church. 325-2421, www.mccseattle.org. St Paul’s United Church of Christ. 11am-Worship. 6512 12th Ave NW. An “open & affirming” congregation. “We celebrate our diversity in religious background, sexual orientation, race, age & abilities.” 783-6733; www.stpauluccseattle.com. Holy Covenant International Christian Community Church. 12noon. 4525 19th Ave NE. Outreach to the LGBT community. holycovenantccc@gmail.com Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12noon1:30pm. 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. We

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believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church. 12noonWorship & Fellowship. Rainier City Bldg, 1265 S. Main St. #106 (14th & Main). All are welcome. God loves you just as you are. Won’t you do the same for yourself? Rev. Harriet Walden, 380-1710. www.sojourner truthministries.org. Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 2378828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800477-8191. Uncle Samantha’s Group. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ veterans group, for vets who served during peace time or conflict. All are welcome, uniforms optional. 322-2437, www. sasgcc.org Integrity/Puget Sound. 7pm-Worship & Fellowship. St. Mark’s Cathedral, Thomson Chapel, 1245 10th Ave E. Integrity is an international ministry of Gay & Lesbian Episcopalians, their friends & families, dedicated to education, support & service within the Church & the GLBT community. (425) 226-2746. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.

MONDAY - December 26

1st Day of Kwanzaa - Boxing Day Women Facing HIV. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Women Facing HIV is a drop-in peer support group for women living with HIV/ AIDS. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Monday. Ongoing 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2584, www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 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 socialdinnerclub@ yahoo.

Lesbian & Gay Child Care Task Force Monthly Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Meets 4th Tuesday each month. The Task Force, in conjunction with Child Care Resources of King County, offers referrals to GLBT-welcoming child care centers & provides training, support & curriculum materials to child care providers. (To access this, call 329-1011 & ask for the “Gay-welcoming” child care programs in your zip code area.) The task force meets monthly to assess their progress in achieving their goals. Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Kang Wen Clinic - Chinese Medicine for Chronic Viral Disease, Integrated Cancer Treatment & General Chronic Diseases. Tuesdays 2-6pm; Wednesdays 9am-5pm; Thursdays 3-7pm. 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday & Thursday - HIV treatment. Every Wednesday - Cancer. Holistic care including acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine in a compassionate setting. Insurance accepted. Sliding fee scale for low-income without insurance. 322-6945. www. kangwenclinic.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org. Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 3222437. www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.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 LGBT MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at 206-2505002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com. Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/ lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org

Celebrating 38 Years!

Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience a real sense of connection & spirituality. 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. 722-0729.. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) FREE Beginning ASL Lessons. 7:30pm. The Elite, 1520 E Olive Way. Every Tuesday. Have you ever wanted to learn basic American Sign Language? If so, you can get some FREE beginning ASL instruction. Meets in the loft. 860-0999. Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday. Positive Outlook. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. A confidential support group for Gay & Bi men who have been living long-term with HIV. We come together to share our journeys both in the success we have had living with HIV as well as the challenges HIV presents to us. 322-2437. Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). 7:30-9pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. 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 helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. The Dina Martina Christmas Show (11/25-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. See 12/26 listing for details. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203891 Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.

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FRIDAY - December 30

WEDNESDAY - December 28

Kang Wen Clinic - Chinese Medicine for Chronic Viral Disease, Integrated Cancer Treatment & General Chronic Diseases. Tuesdays 2-6pm; Wednesdays 9am-5pm; Thursdays 3-7pm. 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Wednesday - Cancer treatments. Holistic care including acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine in a compassionate setting. Insurance accepted. Sliding fee scale for low-income without insurance. 322-6945. www.kangwenclinic.org Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Meets every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@ chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@ hotmail.com Grief & Loss. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ peer support group for issues surrounding grief & loss. 322-2437. www.sasgcc.org Courage to Thrive. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Peer support for survivors of childhood sexual assault. thrivortrees@gmail.com Center for Spiritual Living. Meditation 6:30pm, Services 7pm. 5801 Sand Point Way NE. Blessings & we hope to see you soon! Info 527-8801 ext 203, www.cslseattle.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm. Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www.lotussisters.org. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group. 7pm. Entre Hermanos, 1505 Broadway. Bilingual (Spanish/English) Transsexual support group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month to provide information, counseling, healthcare, sisterhood & social activities for Latino & foreign-born people in their transition. For more information contact Abby 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social

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Come Out For Yourself (COFY). 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Thursday. Peer support for people dealing with issues of sexual orientation. www.sasgcc.org Everett-Snohomish County Friendship Dinner for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. 6pm. Grace UMC (formerly Firs United Methodist). Last Thursday of every month. FREE. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Evergreen AIDS Foundation & SNOCO Gay Men’s Task Force. For information call (425) 252-7751. B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Meets every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 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. sasgcc.org The Dina Martina Christmas Show (11/25-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. See 12/26 listing for details. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203891 Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)

interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. New volunteers are always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific Northwest by collecting oral histories, preserving historical materials, & presenting public programs such as exhibits, walking tours, & slide shows. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517. Rain City Jacks. West Queen Anne/Interbay. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www. raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033. 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. http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemovie bears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Brothers of Prometheus. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday This is a group for Gay & Bi men overcoming religious wounding. www. sasgcc.org HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as

FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com. 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. The Dina Martina Christmas Show (11/25-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. See 12/26 listing for details. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203891

THURSDAY - December 29

Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org. Kang Wen Clinic - Chinese Medicine for Chronic Viral Disease, Integrated Cancer Treatment & General Chronic Diseases. Tuesdays 2-6pm; Wednesdays 9am-5pm; Thursdays 3-7pm. 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Thursday - HIV treatments. Holistic care including acupuncture & Chinese herbal medicine in a compassionate setting. Insurance accepted. Sliding fee scale for low-income without insurance. 322-6945. www.kangwenclinic.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) 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! Get-togethers are highly social & offer “low impact” volunteer work & an opportunity to learn more about LAA. Please call before dropping in. 957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.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. lambert house.org

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Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Born This Way Kafe. 5-9pm. Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse, 1635 11th Ave. Every Friday. A welcoming place where LGBTQ youth ages 13-19, friends & allies can gather, be themselves & have fun. 883-6110, randy.wiger@seattle.gov La Movida. 6-7pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700. Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org Al-anon Meeting. 7-9pm. CHAC, 1900 E Madison St. LGBTQ-supported. 625-0000, ais@seattle-alanon.org 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. Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. (253) 474-8897. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Pioneers & Warriors TM. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Peer support group for Gay & Bi men over 40: honoring the past, accepting the present & embracing the future. Group attendance requires facilitator approval. Please contact Joel Davis at 261-6616. www.sasgcc.org The Dina Martina Christmas Show (11/25-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. See 12/26 listing for details. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203891

SATURDAY - December 31

(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities. Because of the New Year’s Eve holiday some regularly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled. Check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, time & place.) The Dina Martina Christmas Show (11/25-12/31). 8pm. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. See 12/26 listing for details. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203891

SUNDAY - January 1 Happy New Year!

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(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities. Because of the New Year holiday some regularly scheduled events may be cancelled or rescheduled. Check with the sponsors of your event to confirm date, time & place.)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship.org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBT communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people. For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent. writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.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.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers an extensive schedule of LGBTQ-supported recovery meetings including AA, Alanon, CLA, CML, GA, NA, SAA, SLAA, OA, XA & Spanish-speaking AA. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 860-9560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7. Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org 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. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 511 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge. (The Library is located at Gay City’s offices, on the ground floor behind Kaladi Brothers Coffee - just follow the signs.) LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www. nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.The Olympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org

Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; 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)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Project at the API Safety Center, April, 4679976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 3227061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikone nw.org; TwoSpirit 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.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx

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Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.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 Area Support Groups & Community Center (formerly Dunshee House and Seattle AIDS Support Group) 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. Seattle Area Support Groups envisions individuals in communities connected by the shared values of health & well-being, personal development & compassionate support of one another. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768. Seattle 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.rosehedge.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org

Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298. Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures. org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www. raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountry dance.org; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orca swimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otter polo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby. com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennis alliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@ aol.com, www.teamseattle. org/bowling.htm, www.theprideleague.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org 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; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.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; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacoma lesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http:// lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 436-8671. Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.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; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org

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