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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 4, Volume 43, January 23, 2015

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David Anthony Lewis and Cindy Im in Measure for Measure

by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer MEASURE FOR MEASURE SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY Through February 1 This is already the best play of 2015 and while that doesn’t mean it couldn’t get knocked off its perch, it will likely take a while.

While people proclaim Measure for Measure Shakespeare’s problem play, and it is not nearly the funniest of his comedies, the current production at Seattle Shakespeare Company hits all the right buttons in the production and makes it as intelligible and justified as it might possibly be. It also is a beautiful example of post-racial casting (if you will), or

even intentional use of people of color in ways that augment a script. This is the kind of production many of us have been hoping for. Director Desdemona Chiang cast a beautifully nuanced group of actors that subtly reinforce other messages Shakespeare might never have intended, but in this production can be pondered and witnessed. The main white charac-

“THREEFOLD: THREE CONTEMPORARY DANCE PREMIERES” WHIM W’HIM CORNISH PLAYHOUSE AT SEATTLE CENTER January 16 In an artists’ conversation with the audience following Whim W’Him’s exciting premiere of three new dances last weekend, choreographer Lori Landon compared the job of creating a commissioned work to being on “Chopped,” the Food Network show where chefs open their baskets and find mystery ingredients to make the best dish they can in half an hour. The artistic process is not long and leisurely, she said – “You work with what you have in the time allowed!” Artistic Director Olivier Wevers allowed fifty hours of studio and rehearsal time for each choreographer to create a new work using as many or as few of Whim W’Him’s dancers as they chose. Out of this pressure-cooker situation came works that the sold-out audience at Cornish Playhouse found both savory and intriguing.

pregnant. Sex before marriage is an old forbidden law, and Claudio’s life is suddenly forfeit because they did not have the dowry to marry and Angelo wants to make Claudio an example. Claudio’s low-life friend Lucio (Tim Gouran in top clowning form) encourages Claudio’s sister, novitiate Isabella (Cindy Im) to advocate mercy. Angelo finds himself so attracted to Isabella that he offers a twisted deal: if Isabella will bed him, he will pardon Claudio. The rest of the play focuses on whether Isabella will agree, or if there is hope in what looks to be a hopeless situation. Since it’s a “comedy,” we know that somehow Claudio will live, but Shakespeare throws in plot twists like: Angelo had a fiancée that lost her dowry and he dumped her (see the parallel to Claudio’s situation?) and the pretend-priest manipulates the outcome to reveal himself the Duke, but not before he manipulates pretty much everyone else. The underlings mentioned above are Sylvester Kamara as Escalus and Marcel Davis as Provost, roles that often disappear into the play, yet here take on deeper significance.

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In the wake of the tragic death of Leelah Alcorn, it is especially poignant to see young people embracing their individuality in a loving and supporting environment. It was an evening for celebrating differences. Artistic Director Jared Brayton Bollenbacher led the group who soared through exquisite renditions of “Matchmaker,” “Falling Slowly” from the film Once, and the Willie Nelson penned “Crazy.” John Sparkman was the accompanist. Other songs included covers of Adele (“Love Runs Out” vs. “Rumour Has It”), Sting (“Fields of Gold”), Green Day (“Good Riddance”), George and Ira Gershwin (“Someone to Watch Over Me” and “The Man I Love”), Marvin Hamlisch (“What I Did for Love”) and The Beatles (“When I’m Sixty-Four”). The fun songs kept the audience smiling and foot-tapping. The moving songs put the audience in a reflective mood. One scene focused in on a young man’s death from HIV/AIDS. It is an

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ters, the Duke, the Duke’s secondin-command, and two ne’er-dowells who get away with far more as whites than other characters would if people of color, demonstrate that their skin color creates an offhand sense of entitlement that couldn’t possibly have been envisioned by Shakespeare. Two men in support roles, who here happen to be black, are forced to carry out arbitrary edicts from above, but both demonstrate restraint and concern for those orders. Their struggle to manage the orders in humane ways bring to the fore these smallish roles and give them depth. The story, here transposed to a vaguely 1960s society, tells about a Duke (David Anthony Lewis, wearing his privilege lightly at first) who experiments with revamping his society’s rules by going on vacation and appointing his second-in-command Angelo (Bradford Farwell, as anguished and rule-bound), who immediately imposes a much harsher adherence to “rules.” But the Duke disguises himself as a priest and watches to see what happens. Immediately, a young man (Moses Yim) is arrested for making his fiancée (Ayo Tushinde)

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Cast of Whim W’him

As dance lovers in Seattle already know, Whim W’Him is a collective of artists founded by Wevers in 2009. He was then a principal dancer at Pacific Northwest Ballet with a strong interest in choreography and innovation. Now, as the artistic director of a company of seven, he exercises his own dance-making skills as well as creating a platform for new choreographers. In this year’s season Whim W’Him will present nine new dances by seven up-andcoming artists – an accomplishment of artist-support as welcome as the

dances themselves. Wevers and his team of donors and supporters have pulled off a wonderful act of managerial creation by enabling young and emerging dance-makers to create new projects, to build their bodies of work, and to be seen by audiences in a first-class venue. In the competitive world of dance, where a handful of successful choreographers tend to dominate major companies, this is a rare gift indeed, see Whim w’him page 6

The creative and fun-filled spirit of youth is expressed in Diverse Harmony. They are the United States’ first queer-straight alliance youth chorus. Their recent performance was titled “The Life of Love” which was presented at Broadway Performance Hall. As the program notes stated, the concert told the story of relationships and how we yearn for love, pursue love, fall in love, and the different possible outcomes of love all told through Broadway, pop, classic, and country music. 22 songs, including the encore, were sung. It was entertaining, heartening, and an inspirational evening. Diverse Harmony now has 60 members of youth age 13 to 22 identifying as allied, Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, and questioning, and Transgender. Their aim is to promote respect and dignity.

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Death Cab for Cutie brings it back home Atlantic Records

by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE THE CROCODILE January 20 “We’re Death Cab for Cutie and we’re from here,” said Ben Gibbard to a packed room at The Crocodile on Tuesday night. “We’re from here.” Indeed, the Seattle rock group played their first concert of 2015 to an intimate hometown audience of about 500 people this week, previewing material from their forthcoming album, Kintsugi, and delighting fans with familiar favorites from previous recordings. This was also the first performance without original band member Chris Walla, who parted ways amicably to pursue other interests. Dave Depper, a Portland-based guitarist, and keyboardist Zac Rae from Los Angeles have been temporarily added to the lineup, although neither has been announced as a permanent replacement for Walla. The show kicked off with “I Will Possess Your Heart,” from 2008’s Narrow Stairs release, played in its entirety, all 8 to 10 minutes of it. Gibbard, wearing dark brown slacks with matching color shoes and midnight blue dress shirt, played guitar for half of the song, then switched to an electric piano. His bangs evenly hung down over either side of his face. “Crooked Teeth,” off 2005’s Plans, and “Photobooth,” which appeared on Death Cab for Cutie’s 2000 EP Forbidden Love, got many longtime fans merrily chanting along to the lyrics. The crowd ranged from students in their early 20s to trendy 30-somethings to bearded men in their 40s, all grateful to see and hear a band in a shoebox-sized club that can easily sell out mid-size sports arenas. Thousands of fans attempted to purchase tickets online when they went on sale a week ago, resulting in the concert selling out almost instantly. And even though the multiple Grammy nominated outfit could’ve played the Paramount

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or WaMu theaters, they chose The Crocodile because it’s where Death Cab for Cutie got its big break in Seattle. Their first sold out performance in the Emerald City was at this exact venue back in 1988; Gibbard recalled crying after the show because he’d been to so many concerts at The Crocodile and couldn’t believe that his own band had just sold it out. From the upcoming release, available on March 31, the group introduced three tracks, one of them being the leadoff single, “Black Sun,” which was somewhat dark and carried a heavier rock sound than the usual melancholy pop songs that Death Cab for Cutie delivers. It’s a great tune, especially heard live, and concertgoers seemed to like it unanimously. I particularly loved Jason McGerr’s drums on “Black Sun,” adding a slightly dramatic effect to it. “The Ghosts of Beverly Drive” and “No Room In Frame” were also unveiled on Tuesday to appreciative fans, some of whom closed their eyes and absorbed the lyrics and Gibbard’s subtle, yet stirring and infectious, vocals. From what I’ve listened to thus far, the new record points Death Cab for Cutie in a more rock direction. “You Are Not a Tourist,” from 2011’s Codes and Keys, was rebooted after Gibbard stopped it about 20 seconds in, stating “that was a shitty start to that song.” By this time, the group’s frontman was drenched in sweat;

his shirt completely soaked and his hair wet and slicked back. There was singing and movement from the audience during “The New Year,” one of Death Cab for Cutie’s biggest hits from 2003’s breakthrough album Transatlanticism. Meanwhile, Nick Harmer’s deep bass nicely accentuated “Cath...”; there were moments during the show he stood in front of McGerr’s drum set and jammed away with his back to the crowd. A pair of fan favorites from Plans closed out the main set, “Soul Meets Body,” which found Depper switching from electric to acoustic guitar, and “Marching Bands of Manhattan” with Gibbard returning to piano. A 15-minute encore featured three entries, the aforementioned “No Room in Frame” and a real oldie but goodie, “A Movie Script Ending” that was included on 2001’s The Photo Album. “Transatlanticism” closed out the two-hour performance. Despite the loss of Walla, Gibbard living in Los Angeles, and McGerr moving his family up to Bellingham in recent years, Seattle is still where Death Cab for Cutie calls home. This is where they went from playing small clubs to selling out 10 to 15,000-seat venues around the world, and headlining festivals in North America. This is the city that put them on the map, and respectfully they’ve returned the favor. Vimeo.com

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continued from cover issue that this generation needs more education about. These brave and bright youth are a force of natural talent. Diverse Harmony proves itself to be a force for positive change, too. It is obvious these members love their music and performing. First year chorus member Gwen Connolly-Brown proclaimed that “Music is my anchor!” It is a promising sign to know these youth are up and coming in our community. With endearing raw talent and charm, Di-

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Diverse Harmony rehearsal

verse Harmony is a prime example of Seattle originality and diversity. Now in their thirteenth year, they are bound to carry on as long as there is music, spirit, and unconditional acceptance for the beautiful energy of youth. Next up for Diverse Harmony is their Green & Gold Gala and Auction! It is on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at ACT Theatre’s Bullitt Cabaret. Followed by their Pride Concert Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27 at Broadway Performance Hall. Check www. diverseharmony.org for details and to donate to this brilliant chorus. Like them on Facebook at facebook.com/diverseharmony.

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Diverse Harmony’s board of directors has worked hard this past year to stabilize Diverse Harmony’s finances, garnering direct corporate, business and organizational support along with donations from a large number of individuals. This summer Diverse Harmony will be hosting a summer music and performing arts camp for youth. Your support of Diverse Harmony will help support and sustain their mission to provide a safe place for GLBTQA youth to be themselves and build friendships and grow in their talent and artistic expression.]

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Leigh’s Mr. Turner a biographical wonder by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer MR. TURNER Now playing

like either reaction isn’t important to them. Turner famously turned down £100,000 pounds for all his personal paintings in order to give them gratis to the “British Nation” even though Queen Victoria absolutely despised his work considering it vulgar. With that in mind, Leigh still doesn’t present the painter as the most likeable guy to ever walk an English country road marveling at steam locomotives or who allows himself to be tied Entertainment One

Director Mike Leigh’s (Secrets & Lies, Another Year) intimate character study, Mr. Turner, is about more than the life of artist J.M.W. Turner. Reteaming with his TopsyTurvy star Timothy Spall, the film roughly charts the painter’s final 25 years, chronicling the death of his working class barber father, William (Paul Jesson), his somewhat disturbed liaison with his longtime housekeeper, Hannah (Dorothy Atkinson), his attempts to distance himself from the mother of his two illegitimate daughters, Sarah (Ruth Sheen), and his clandestine affair with widowed seaside landlady, Sophia (Marion Bailey). It looks at his rebellious relationship with the Royal Academy of Arts and doesn’t soft-peddle his oftentimes belligerent and bellicose demeanor towards his fellow artists. But that’s not all Leigh’s latest is. It is, rather deftly, an intimate exploration of artistic expression in all its bewildering complexities. It is also probably the closest to an actual autobiography of the filmmaker himself that we are ever likely to get, and it’s obvious from the outset this motion picture is saying just as much about him as it is the 19th century painter. The film’s complexities are internal, each rotating one within the other, and by the time it’s all over the emotional effect watching this journey had upon me was close to extraordinary. This film is not made for the Facebook or Twitter generations. There aren’t quirky little two-second bits that would make a ter-

rific gif. No one is going to want to Instagram any images or compile a playlist out of anything that happens which might be suitable for posting on Spotify. Attention spans longer than a handful of nanoseconds are required to grasp and grapple all that is going on, and even though the 25-year period depicted flies by in an instant, the viewer must focus on all the minute details if they’re going to appreciate everything

Timothy Spall in Mr. Turner

Leigh is talking about. And what is that? What is it about Turner’s life that has the filmmaker so fascinated? Creation, pure and simple, and the idiosyncratic interior, highly personal, machinations that compel an artist to put forth the effort to see their art come to life. It is about the fire and the brimstone, the emotional highs and lows, success and failure constantly butting head one against the other in order to realize the barest bones of an idea some will love, others will hate and the creator has to go out of their way to act

to the mast of a ship so he can observe a violent snowstorm at sea. He also doesn’t depict him as a monster, this a man equally apt to loan a fellow starving artist £50 pounds while also berating him for not being able to properly support his family. In short, this is a movie about duality, a look at the complexities that make up the crux of the human condition whether one is a filmmaker, a writer, a musician, a school teacher, a factory drone or a child looking at the world wide-eyed in absolute awe. Leigh navigates through these varying peculiarities

and nuances with subtle verisimilitude, not doing a single thing that could be considered showy, instead letting the themes and ideas inherent to the character he is exploring do all the heavy lifting for him. He makes the creative process hard, onerous, exciting and, most of all, universal, never skimping to showcase the pain, while still reveling in the ecstasy at the exact same time. Spall towers over the film, delivering one of the best performances of 2014 as he trudges and rumbles through each scene. He finds emotion where it is least expected, moves with ferocity at the most unforeseen of times, finding comfort and solace where there appears to be none, while laying down didactic judgments when one would have hoped for kindness and empathy instead. The veteran character actor astonishes in ways I seldom saw coming, and it is absolutely impossible to imagine the film being nearly as successful without him leading the way. But this is Leigh’s show, start to finish, and one can’t watch Mr. Turner without coming away feeling as if it is the seven-time Oscarnominee’s most personal effort in all his fourplus decades behind the camera. He obviously sees something of himself in Turner, connects to him in ways that are deep, almost primal. The film’s observations might not be new, yet they are still fresh and alive. Most of all, even with the 19th century setting, they are thrillingly current, the filmmaker finding brushstrokes connecting past and present together into one continuous line. Leigh is no stranger to throwing paint at a canvas, blowing, spitting and fussing over every detail in order to see his vision take shape; whether or not he’s crafted a masterpiece is something he’s left up to the viewer to decide for themselves.

USA, Venezuela, The Philippines contenders for Miss Universe; Nick Jonas to perform MUO

Miss USA Nia Sanchez

63RD MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT Sunday, January 25 NBC and Telemundo at 8 p.m. As football fans await the sport’s climactic matchup, Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, avid followers of another competition are ready for its ultimate showdown this weekend. The 63rd Miss Universe Pageant is taking place Sunday, January 25 in South Florida. While similar events, such as Miss World and Miss International, have gained popularity in recent years, the Universe crown is still considered the most prestigious. A total of 88 delegates from around the world are vying for the title, currently held

by Gabriela Isler of Venezuela. Among them is Miss USA Nia Sanchez, the firstever national titleholder from Nevada who won the pageant back in June. The 24 yearold, of Mexican-American and German heritage, her father is a military veteran, is one of the top contenders heading into Sunday’s telecast, expected to be viewed by a global audience of 1 million, primarily from Latin America and Southeast Asia, where beauty pageants are as big as major sporting events. USA has claimed the coveted crown 8 times in its long history, but closely behind is Venezuela with 7, including back-to-back wins in 2008 and 2009. This year’s delegate, Migbelis Lynette Castellanos, is a shoo-in for a Top 15 spot and is expected to advance all the way to the final 5. Another perennial favorite is Miss Puerto Rico, which has won Miss Universe 5

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from 2013 to 2015 with no crown exchange. Adding to the confusion, later this year another competition will be held to choose a Miss Universe for 2015-2016. Last year’s pageant was reportedly set to happen in Brazil, which could explain its delay and relocation to Doral, a suburb of Miami. Nick Jonas and Prince Joyce will perform on Sunday’s telecast, broadcast on NBC and Telemundo at 8 p.m. PST in the U.S. and Canada. Manny Pacquiao, Kristin Cavallari, William Levy, Lisa Vanderpump, and Louise Roe are some of judges who’ll select the next Miss Universe at Florida International University (FIU) Arena on Sunday, already sold out. A preliminary competition with all 88 delegates competing in interview, swimsuit, and evening gown categories will determine the Top 15 (or 16, as has been the case in recent years) at the start of the show.

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times, represented by 5-foot-9 contestant Gabriela Berrios. Miss Brazil (Melissa Gurgel), a runner-up on several occasions, is being closely eyed to bring home its first title since 1968; it also won in 1963. Although The Philippines has been victorious twice, it hasn’t been awarded the crown since 1973, and its very enthusiastic fan base – flooding online chat rooms and social media pages dedicated to the pageant, aside from traveling far to attend the telecast in person – would love to see their delegate, Mary Jean Lastimosa, be fitted with the newly-designed tiara, made by Czech Republicbased Diamonds International Organization. Pageant pundits also believe Sweden, Colombia, Australia, Japan, Mexico, Finland, Germany, South Africa, and India could triumph this weekend. A longshot Kenya is returning to Miss Universe after a 10-year absence. Every year comes with some controversy and 2015 is no different. Miss Lebanon and Miss Israel were photographed side-by-side in an image that went viral this week; their respective countries ask that each contestant keep a safe distance from the other due to ongoing political tensions. This isn’t unusual; in previous years Turkey and Cyprus were asked to abide by the same rule. Also creating a stir is Thailand, who replaced its initial titleholder, Weluree Ditsayabut with Pimbongkod Chankaew after the former contestant called for supporters of the kingdom’s Prime Minister to be executed. Anissa Blondin will now compete for Belgium, after a second-place finish, following internal problems between her country and the actual winner. The event itself is facing criticism for not sponsoring a pageant in 2014, thus skipping

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“New Year, New You” by Lori Landon painting has only six characters – including If bees had music, the opening sound- a prostitute, a clown, a blue-collar workman scape by Dylan Ward to Landon’s humor- and a bourgeois couple – Saunders’ dance ous, techno-sculptural dance would be it. includes the full Whim W’Him company The subtitle to this array of scenes for three of four men and three women. Though not dancers refers to “an abstract meditation on a literal interpretation of the picture, it does the dubious resolutions we make each year.” include a window frame and a reflective wall We can see the difficulties of staying true around which the dancers – dressed in simto our vows when one dancer moves like a plified 1940 street wear – strain to find and statue until another dancer embraces her to relate to one another, or, failing that, end in a explore the surrounding spaces, at which silent scream of loneliness and isolation. point both dancers become pliable and huEnding “Threefold” with this ambitious man. Yet when one of them leaves, the other work was a good move since it was the most reverts to angular, restricted movement narrative of the three dances, and gave the again. In another sequence two boys move audience the relief and satisfaction of undersimultaneously in a series of mirroring ac- standing what was going on. At various points tions, as if they are in an alternative uni- we see a woman in red wrestling with the edge verse where unseen objects are constructed of the wall, as if struggling to be free of its imby air gestures. This form of gestural dance movable restriction; a man literally “up against impressed me because it requires flexibility, the wall,” unable to pull away even as he rolls precision, and command of all parts of the along it and kicks against it; a couple divided body – an example of how the choreogra- by a window frame as the man tries repeatedly pher is enabled by the dancers’ talents. to reach through it, at once a peeping Tom and I also enjoyed the very mechanical, technothe victim of unrequited love; a trio, then quarThomas Phelan (l) and Tori Peil dance in choreographer Penny Saunders’ “Soir Bleu.” style dance sequence performed by all three tet, then quintet, then a septet swirling over the as couples. The steps are very close to the dancers together, as though they were part stage as all of society is engaged, yet fundaground in a lexicon of grasping, lifting, and of the same invisible apparatus. One dancer mentally disengaged, with one another. continued from cover spinning that allowed the familiar Brahms both for the company and for its audiences. music – altered in fascinating ways by comWevers is especially interested in dancers poser Brian Lawlor – to intensify and darken having a say in who will build dances on the themes of love and conflict. My favorite their bodies, recognizing that the dancers are gesture came when, after a long sequence of not only interpreters of choreographic artists, complex, tangled, knotted movements the but are artists themselves. After all, one of couples folded into each other and emerged the “mystery ingredients” in making a dance in simultaneous steps, holding each other is the capability of the dancers. You can’t ask around the torso and taking deep, kneeling for moves the dancers can’t execute, but you strides together. In a dance with very little can make wonderful moves if the dancers are simultaneity, this image of two couples walkflexible, strong, and willing – as the Whim ing together in a compelling, difficult way W’Him dancers showed themselves to be in formed an enduring image in my mind. Later, to a Brahms violin concerto, the “Threefold” this past weekend. boy & girl emerge from conflicted move“We are not the same” by Olivier Wevers ment to a truly harmonious dance, reflecting The first dance of the evening was Wever’s a dramatic range of feeling along with the own offering, in which two couples – a girl & intensifying violin. They are followed by boy and a boy & boy – enter walking back- the boy & boy couple, whose duet works in wards, as though their encounter of one an- the opposite direction: Wevers contrasts the other is random. Soon one boy is left alone on lush, familiar music of Brahms’ “Symphony stage taking impossible positions, wrapping No. 3” to show the struggles of passion, as his arms around his legs so that he can barely if to forbid the audience to hear sentimental scoot along the floor, much less dance. This coziness in the gorgeous theme. The whole metaphor for social limitation and emotion- dance seemed to say to me “We are not the al constraint is then deeply explored as one same, but when it comes to the problems Jim Kent and Justin Reiter in choreographer Olivier Wevers’ “We are not the same” dancer after another arrives to unlatch and and rewards of love, we’re all alike.” would demonstrate a complex movement, unleash their inner lives as individuals and My favorite sequence involved all seven which was then taken up by all three in a very dancers as they moved across the stage in intricate, very satisfying statement on social broad gestures to the tick-tock of an invisible regimentation. I can see why Wevers selected clock, finally lined up against the domineering Landon for this program – her aesthetic is wall as if being executed, ending in seven sivery close to his, with low, angular gestures lent screams. It appears broadly obvious when between dancers that sometimes looked like I describe it, but it was subtle and moving the game of Twister, but formed increasingly when seen on stage. Another favorite moment elaborate statements on the capability of the came at the finale when six dancers crowded body – in this case, the body as the site of du- in a chaotic scrum within the shadow cast by bious New Year’s resolutions. The dance ends the hanging window frame. Their complex with a funny, surprising moment, set to cheesy movements were constrained by proximity, TV variety show music (the kind that conjures but they were not free to leave the restriction up for an older generation the June Taylor of the window, with the exception of one man, Dancers in a kick-line) and a cheerful chorus who stood across the stage, excluded. The singing, “Let’s start the New Year right!” – at audience was left wondering whether it was which point an off-stage confetti canon booms worse to be alone or to be together. All of this a shower of gold sparkles over the stage. Since was performed to the music of a single guitar, the movement in this dance conveys meaning or a guitar and cello – mournful stringed inwhile resisting a conventional narrative, the struments that evoke liminal time, dawn or corny music and the confetti was a funny, iron- dusk, when we haven’t started out or haven’t ic comment on the abstractions of the dance. yet arrived – a powerful collaboration between Saunders and Hopper. “Soir Bleu” by Penny Saunders This fascinating dance is based upon EdThe next Whim W’Him program will be ward Hopper’s Paris painting, “Soir Bleu” May Production at Cornish Playhouse, May (1914) considered the turning point in his ca- 29-31, continuing the presentation of emergreer of depicting isolated, meditative individ- ing choreographers with works by Kate WalJustin Reiter in choreographer Loni Landon’s “New Year, New You” uals in ordinary settings. Though Hopper’s lich, Mauel Vignoulle, and Olivier Wevers.

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(I’ve NOT Had) The Time of My Life DIRTY DANCING, THE MUSICAL PARAMOUNT THEATRE January 20-February 1 Dirty Dancing is the hit movie musical that took the United States by storm. First appearing on the silver screen in 1987, the film helped make Patrick Swayze a household name. The blockbuster revitalized music from previous eras and brought forth a renewed interest in dance by creating the phenomenon of Dirty Dancing, a free-stylized, intimate, pressing close dance style. After such a huge success on celluloid, how could it NOT be turned into a stage production? Well it has, but not without controversy. The story is known by most – a story of starcrossed lovers from opposite sides of the tracks meet, fall in love, have controversy and eventually a resolution. In this situation the time and place is Kellerman’s Resort in the Catskill Mountains, circa 1963. Frances “Baby” Houseman (Jillian Mueller) is a young, idealistic, 17-year-old girl traveling with her parents and older sister to the resort for the summer. She dreams of changing the world and finding a man just like her father. Johnny Castle (Josh Drake, performing January 20) is the resort’s dance instructor hired to teach classical, family-style dancing and to keep the older, female patrons “happy.” When the two meet at a noguests-allowed after hours party there is an instant attraction. When Johnny’s dance partner can’t perform a routine they have been hired for at another local resort Baby volunteers to step in and learn the routine. During the rehearsals they fall in love and the problems of class separation become evident. The stage musical takes a few unique turns with its presentation of this celluloid classic. It didn’t transfer from screen to stage

as a musical, but more as a stage play with music in it. All of the songs from the movie soundtrack are presented and used in the production. But there’s not a single song that is sung by any of the cast members as their own characters. It’s like a Jukebox Musical, except the songs are sung by (primarily) two cast members, as sort of a Greek Chorus. Jennlee Shallow plays “Elizabeth,” a staff member of Kellerman’s Resort, and acts as a lounge singer for most of the songs. Her voice is perfect for the ‘60s stylized mix of songs from ballads to Doo-Wop types. The other primary singer is Doug Carpenter who also doubles as “Billy Kostecki” – cousin to Johnny Castle and the one responsible for introducing Baby to the “No Guests Allowed” party. His voice is a rich baritone that suits the breakaway hit from the movie “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” Together the two voices mix and harmonize perfectly, not once disappointing when recreating the closing song everyone is waiting for. While there are several other soloists, most of their singing is done offstage and not usually seen by the audience. Another uniqueness of the show is the setting used. The set construction is a simple wooden slat built to represent the outside of a cabin. Everything else is done through a scrim and video projection. The famous “lift-in-thewater” scene is done with this type of scenery. Unfortunately, the main characters looked like they were drowning under the water more than anything else. When they pretended to rise above the waves, throwing their heads back to get “water” off their faces, it was more like a scene from The Little Mermaid (with no wetness of hair, costume or the stage). The scene was so awkwardly done that the audience actually laughed out loud. So did one of the actors. A couple more things that make this production sort of unique is that there is very little changed from the film version. Fans of the film will be delighted as it is translated

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Samuel Pergande and the company of the North American tour of Dirty Dancing

almost exactly word-for-word and gesturefor-gesture from the previous incarnation. That is literally down to the simplest hand movements. When most screen-to-stage transformations happen, there are usually subtle changes made somewhere in the translation. In this case an additional storyline of racism was added, but it is completely unnecessary. The characters of Dr. Jake Houseman (Mark Elliot Wilson) and his wife (Caralyn Kozlowski) are fluffed out and given a short scene in an attempt to make them three-dimensional characters. Since most of the actors were so flat-toned and monotonous in their presentations it seemed of little use either way. One would think that with Dirty Dancing the choreography would be something phenomenal. And it was…in 1987 when the movie was first shown. As stated earlier the stage production recreates the film’s movements almost exactly (even using actual movie footage at times), so that makes the [1963] dance styles at least – twenty-eight years obsolete.

Dame Edna’s (Fair) Farewell by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer DAME EDNA EVERAGE “GLORIOUS GOODBYE: THE FAREWELL TOUR” THE MOORE THEATRE January 15

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– what’s a Dame Edna performance without gladiolas flying through the air? There are the traditional, tried and true situations that we have come to love about Dame Edna. She pulls two very different audience members and conducts a “mock wedding” on stage. Then proceeds to call (on microphoned speaker) friends and/or family of the “happy couple” to personally announce the nuptials. She speaks of her children – Lois, who was kidnapped as an infant by koalas; Valmai, the dysfunctional daughter often accompanying her on stage – and, of course, the Dame tells several stories of her [favorite] child, her son Kenny – designer of all of Dame Edna’s fabulous frocks. There are five people assisting the glorious Dame on her final farewell tour. Four backup dancers (Ralph Coppola, Brooke Pascoe, Eve Prideaux, and Armando Yearwood, Jr) shuffle about the Dame, adding dance and movement to an otherwise stationary performance. The dancers didn’t appear quite in synch with each other nor did they seem 100% clear of what it was they were supposed to do. During a couple of audience interactions, two dancers held onto Dame Edna’s elbows to keep her from toppling into the front rows. The Musical Director & Onstage Accompanist Jonathan Tessero did double duty as pianist during the five songs Dame Enda sang and he remained on-stage at the piano during the entire performance. It was almost more amusing to watch his facial expressions react to what must be a very familiar production. If you have seen performances of the glo-

rious Dame at any time during her illustrious career, the show may have more of a nostalgic humor effect than knee-slapping guffaws. If you’ve never had the extravagant experience of exposure to Dame Edna Everage, then check her out on YouTube or on DVD. She should be experienced – at least once – by everyone. Either way – we bid a fond farewell to the Great Dame Edna Everage!

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Dame Edna Everage’s “Glorious Goodbye: The Farewell Tour” was launched on January 15 at Seattle’s Moore Theatre. The alternative persona of Australian actor Barry Humphries, Dame Edna is the self-declared Gigastar of the millenium. And after a triumphant tour in the United Kingdom, she has brought (what is promised to be) her final tour to the United States. Edna’s first appearance was in the 1950s when comedian Barry Humphries was touring with an improvisational/drama troupe of actors. He created Ms. Everage (a play on the word average) as a flamboyant typical Australian housewife complete with mauve hair, sequined glasses, and a wardrobe of fantastical wearables. Humphries, assuming role as manager for Edna, created an entire backstory including: birth in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, a longtime companion/bridesmaid named Madge, a much older (now deceased) husband named Norm (suffering from an angry prostate situation), and four children – the most notorious being her son Kenny, designer of all of her outrageous outfits. Dame Edna has been traveling and socializing with the well-to-do and (in)famous ever since, performing on stage and hosting an internation-

ally syndicated television talk show program. And at age 80, the outrageous Dame is traveling on her (alleged) retirement tour. The problem with having such an illustrious career is that the audience becomes a little too familiar with the act, especially when very little has changed over the last ten years. The grand Dame is always outrageous and funny but the proverbial chickens of her long career have finally come home to roost, and it shows. She once bounced about the stage like a ball of mauve and sequins, but now remains more centered and stationary as her octogenarian age catches up to her. The show bares much repetition from previous performances with little variance. She engages with the audience delightfully, but what was once hysterical banter of commentary and critique now seems to have moved to the more mean-spirited type of humorous interaction. The Dame picks on several audience members including an older man she calls the “Senior,” and audience members of the higher up theater balcony referred to as “Paupers” or “Mezzies” in reference to Les Miserables. Those of us who have seen Edna’s show before…have seen the show before. Don’t misunderstand me: You WILL laugh aloud during Dame Edna’s performance! And if this is your first exposure to the Dame, then bring along an extra pair of underwear. Edna is excellent about making local cultural references including saying that Mayor Murray was a (presumed) “friend” of her son, Kenny; a euphemism her fans are well acquainted with. Her wit is still as sharp as she improvises along with her audience in playful banter, and includes her signature waving of gladdies

Die-hard fans will find a certain nostalgic enjoyment to the stage production. The rest might understand the Dirty Dancing obsession more by renting the movie with cocktails. It says something when in a stage musical (or even a stage play with music), the largest applause of the evening exploded with the (rather rushed) spoken line: “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” Dirty Dancing was first released on film in 1987 instantly becoming one of the biggest megahit films of the year. The blockbuster hit starred Jennifer Grey (Baby), Jerry Orbach (Dr. Houseman) and Patrick Swayze (Johnny Castle). Eleanor Bergstein based the story partially on her own life experiences. The stage production began work in 2004 and has been touring ever since. Court battles have occurred due to contract disputes by the creative team making it a behind-the-scenes production controversy. While enjoying a triumphant (if not limited) run in London, the stage production has yet to reach The Great White Way.

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Enchanting Paddington a bear-sized wonder StudioCanal

by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer PADDINGTON Now playing A Peruvian bear has come to London at the urging of his Aunt Lucy (voiced by Imelda Staunton) and his Uncle Pastuzo (voiced by Michael Gambon) hoping to find the gregarious, kindhearted explorer (Tim Downie) who visited his family’s jungle decades prior. At the train station he is befriended by illustrator Mary Brown (Sally Hawkins); and much to the worry of her risk analyst husband Henry (Hugh Bonneville), the delight of youngest son Jonathan (Samuel Joslin) and revulsion of teenage daughter Judy (Madeleine Harris), the furry visitor is immediately invited into their home. Nicknamed Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw), the Browns slowly come to think of the friendly bear as part of their family, all of them going above and beyond as they try to track down the explorer as well as help him assimilate into everyday British life. I’m not entirely sure Paddington, adapted from the works of creator Michael Bond, could be any more delightful than it actually is, the film as divine a piece of family entertainment as any I could have fantasized about. A loving homage to the source material as well as a decidedly modern frolic into openhearted wonder and bliss, director and co-writer Paul King (Bunny and the Bull), working alongside fellow scribe Hamish McColl (Johnny English Reborn), constructing a terrific sophomore effort that starts 2015 off on a rhapsodic high. The film is as simple as it is lovely, the majority nothing more than a very British foray into London life as seen through the eyes of a total innocent. It folds Paddington into the lives of the Brown family with remarkable, confidently self-assured ease; seeing how each of them

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comes to regard the inquisitive bear as a member of the clan, the primary joy the story offers up. It’s a coming of age slice of familial longing and acceptance, the way Mary, Henry, Judy and Jonathan – as well as longtime housekeeper Mrs. Bird (Julie Walters) – evolve arguably the most surprising and life-affirming aspect that drives the narrative forward. There is a subplot involving mysterious London Museum of Natural History employee Millicent (Nicole Kidman), and it does add a moderately hard edge to the proceedings, but in many ways it isn’t particularly necessary other than to allow for a hint of danger as far as Paddington’s survival is concerned. King takes these sequences about as seriously as an average old school episode of “Scooby-Doo,” which, considering the calm, controlled and relatively reserved nature of the rest of the piece, is exactly as it should be. In an odd sort of way this detachment towards Millicent’s nefarious designs only makes the connection

between the bear and the Browns stronger, cementing their bonds in ways virtually guaranteed to make young and old alike grin from ear to ear. All of the actors are wonderful, but Hawkins and Bonneville are particularly superb. Their interplay with the CG-created Paddington is believably lifelike, remarkably tender, both performers treating the material and their respective roles within it with total seriousness. More than that, they make a stunning pair of parents, their give-and-take having a believably complex warmth to it that speaks to the heart of parenthood and marriage with striking modesty. They both generate laughs and tears with shocking effortlessness, Bonneville’s climactic declarations particularly profound in ways that struck me right in the heart. Technical facets are marvelous all-around, the animation engineers – along with Whishaw’s superb vocal work – charged with bringing the title character to life doing a stu-

pendous job. The movie also looks sublime, Erik Wilson’s (Tyrannosaur) cinematography, Mark Everson’s (Alan Partridge) editing and Gary Williamson’s (Submarine) production design all magnificent. I was also taken with Nick Urata’s (What Maisie Knew) elegant score, the veteran composer adding just the right melody to each and every scene, none of his music feeling intrusive or out of place. I’m still more than a little stunned Paddington is as tremendous as it is. While not your typical January release by any stretch of the imagination (the film has been playing abroad since late November of 2014), that still doesn’t make it any less a revelation. King’s film is a grand achievement that does both the character, as well as his creator, all kinds of justice, in the end reminding us all that, sometimes, it’s nice having a bear about the house or, in this case, residing comfortably within the friendly confines of one’s friendly neighborhood movie theater.

Mann’s cyber-thriller Blackhat a staggering misfire Universal Pictures

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endeavors whether they fit the moment or not (Hemsworth doing his best William Peterson during one third act exclamation of intent is particularly hilarious), while any attempt to make the world within which all of this is taking place feel authentic goes out the window about the time Hathaway hooks up with Dawai’s cyber specialist sister Lien (Tang Wei) during the first 20 or so minutes. I have no idea what happened. I get what probably drew Mann to the idea, cyberterrorism and its consequences certainly a threat and a danger the visceral, hard-edged filmmaker would of course be inclined to explore. But Foehl’s script is so unrefined, so dripping in cliché and platitude, it feels more like the start of an idea than it does one that’s close to being finished and ready for filming. There are so many moments where one slaps one’s forehead in disbelief silencing a giggle; it’s almost flabbergasting how ungainly and disheveled the overall narrative mechanics are, Blackhat a disappointment so staggering it’s doubtful I’ll see its like for some months to come. Universal Pictures

Nicholas Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth) is a former MIT student and currently incarcerated hacker who is known in law enforcement circles as a “Blackhat,” a faceless, nameless figure who does more damage with the click of a mouse than most do with an entire arsenal of high-tech military weaponry. He is recruited by driven FBI operative Carol Barrett (Viola Davis) and Chinese counterintelligence official Chen Dawai (Wang Leehom) to help apprehend a dangerous cyberterrorist responsible for the partial meltdown at a nuclear power plant in China as well as the manipulation of soybean futures on the U.S. stock market. Chaos stretch-

ing from Los Angeles to Hong Kong ensues. That’s the setup for Michael Mann’s thriller Blackhat, an of-the-now potboiler that on a surface level couldn’t be any more current what with the hacking scandal involving Sony Pictures, their film The Interview and cyber operatives apparently working under the direction of North Korea. Problem is, the movie plays more like a parody of the famed director’s greatest hits, elements of Heat, Collateral, Manhunter and Thief woven throughout writer Morgan Davis Foehl’s screenplay. It’s an annoying, overwrought and unintentionally hysterical effort that’s so stylistically overblown it makes episodes of “Miami Vice” look more subdued than “Leave It To Beaver,” everything building to an ungodly train wreck of a climax that almost has to be seen to be believed. It just doesn’t make any sense. Mann is a singular talent, and it isn’t like the technical

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elements driving the filmmaker’s latest aren’t impressive. They are, Stuart Dryburgh’s (The Piano) cinematography having a kinetic, almost primal intensity that fits the digital story being told perfectly. The score, composed by Harry Gregson-Williams (The Equalizer) and brothers Atticus and Leo Ross, propels the action forward, heightening tensions to their breaking point every step of the way. As for Mann, he stages sequences of violence and mayhem as well as he ever has, the bloodletting that results from these scenes having a carnal ferocity that’s oftentimes chilling. But what’s the point if all this stylistic excellence is in service of a scenario that goes nowhere and does nothing, wasting its potential with nonsensical plot twists and wrongheaded machismo that’s more bewildering than it is substantive. There’s little to anything holding the nebulous strands of the plot together, everything going this way and that, more because it can and not because the actual story being told requires them to. Snippets of dialogue are ripped straight out of previous Mann

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with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday. (253) 474-8897. Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. For information email info@washingtongender alliance.com Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.

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For information on GLBT-friendly religious/spiritual organizations in the Greater Seattle area, call or email Rick at the SGN office: 206-324-4297; sgn2@ sgn.org. Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com Ski Buddies. Every Saturday & Sunday. Ski, board or snow shoe locally with fellow club members! www. skibuddies.org Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHikingGroup/ Seattle Soto Zen. 9:15am-Zazen Instruction, 9:30amZazen. 101 Nickerson St, Lower Level. Follow the traditional forms of the Soto school of Zen in a spirit of warmth & inclusion. Anyone interested in meditation, whether new or experienced in Zen practice or other traditions, is welcome. 323-1659, www.seattlesotozen.org Gay Men’s Bowling in 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 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. Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6117, Mike Chin (509) 990-0007, or Doug Allison, doug.l.allison@gmail.com. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www.dharmabuddies.org Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Seattle Tennis Alliance Sunday Social Doubles. 12noon. Amy Yee Tennis Center, 2000 MLK Jr. Way S. Seattle Tennis Alliance members $12, non-members $15. www.seattletennisalliance.org

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Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com

SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 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. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. 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.com or phone (360) 722-1664. Healing Words. 6:30-8pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in group open to all who are healing from trauma, addiction, or just the challenges of life in general. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. Pozitively Me! 6:30-8pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike St. Every Monday. A group and conversation about HIV for Gay & Bi men newly diagnosed and for Gay & Bi men facing the challenges of living with HIV longterm. www.gaycity.org. Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.org 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. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafe wordwritersgroup.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. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk

Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com 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. Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Music of Remembrance: Art From Ashes. 5pm. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. Concert commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. Welcome & introductory remarks by Mayor Ed Murray. FREE but ticket is required. For RESERVATIONS call 215-4747. www. musicofremembrance.org. Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 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. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBTQ 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 206-250-5002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com. Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). 7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & AfroCaribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience connection, community & spirituality. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com What About Me? 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org

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Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday. Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.) Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com. Seattle Poetry Slam. Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Every Tuesday. A spoken word poetry event that features a weekly open mic, feature poet, and slam (poetry competition). Come out and express yourself. LGBTQ- & QTPOC-friendly; all genders welcome. $5. 21+. seattlepoetryslam.org

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SATURDAY - January 31

WEDNESDAY - January 28

Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30pm. Call for details, location & to make reservations. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com POZSeattle 4th Wednesday Social. 6-8pm. CC Attle’s, 1701 E Olive Way. Meet us inside for drinks, light fare of tasty food provided by CC’s kitchen, socializing, and a whole lot of fun. This event is offered at no cost but to cover the group’s expenses a suggested donation of $5 is requested. Beverages are at cost from CC’s bar. This event is for all HIV-Positive men and their friends, regardless of age, shape, size or color. www.pozseattle.com The Rowing Team Peer Recovery Group. 6-7:30pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. Meets every Wednesday. This peer recovery group provides a safe & supportive faith community to share your recovery journey with, God answers our prayers & sends us a boat. Sometimes rowing furiously for yourself & sometimes for others. All are welcome. Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week. Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters 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.) HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7-8:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:00pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group. 7pm. Entre Hermanos, 1105 23rd Ave. 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.entre hermanos.org Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersol lcenter.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebearssubscribe@yahoogroups.com 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

Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.raincountrydance.org. Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. (253) 474-8897. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Seattle Ladies Choir Season 8 Winter Concerts (1/30 & 1/31). Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St. Features choral versions of songs by Bright Eyes, Aretha Franklin, Iron & Wine & more! $6-$16. seattleladieschoir.org LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm. Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org (See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com Ski Buddies. Every Saturday & Sunday. Ski, board or snow shoe locally with fellow club members! www. skibuddies.org Antiques & Collectibles Show in Puyallup (1/31 & 2/1). Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup. 400 booths full of antiques & collectibles. Admission $6. FREE parking. www. christinepalmer.net Seattle Ladies Choir Season 8 Winter Concerts (1/30 & 1/31). Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center, 201 Mercer St. Features choral versions of songs by Bright Eyes, Aretha Franklin, Iron & Wine & more! $6-$16. seattleladieschoir.org LIfelong’s Rocky Horror Gay Bingo. 5-10pm. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St. Fabulous, cheeky, wildly popular, this is a community fundraiser that has become a beloved Seattle institution. Unbridled fun complete with ridiculous musical numbers, hilarious drag queen antics, chances to win wonderful prizes & more! General admission $50. Must be 21 and over. www.seattlegaybingo.org

SUNDAY - February 1

Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com.

house.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. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, THURSDAY - January 29 community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South our message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/ Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, gayfathersseattle yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. www.sasgcc.org 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.) www.babesnetwork.org. FRIDAY - January 30 Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thurs- Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, day. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Everett-Snohomish County Friendship Dinner for Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. 6pm. Grace UMC 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (formerly Firs United Methodist). Meets last Thursday (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursmost months. FREE. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by days 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) the Evergreen AIDS Foundation & SNOCO Gay Men’s Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave Task Force. For information call (425) 252-7751. E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthEvery Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for overspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recov- Mature Friends Monthly Potluck. 6:30pm-appetizers ery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org & socializing; 7:30pm-dinner. Ballard Odd Fellows B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Question- Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Meets last Friday most ing Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lam(425) 747-4937. bert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14- is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center 22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues www.lamberthouse.org that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lambert

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(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Seattle Boat Show (1/23-2/1). Centurylink Field & South Lake Union. The West Coast’s largest display of boats, yachts, electronics & gear. www.seattleboatshow.com Ski Buddies. Every Saturday & Sunday. Ski, board or snow shoe locally with fellow club members! www. skibuddies.org Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.border riders.com Antiques & Collectibles Show in Puyallup (1/31 & 2/1). Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup. 400 booths full of antiques & collectibles. Admission $6. FREE parking. www. christinepalmer.net PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937. St Aelred’s Independent Catholic Church in Olympia. 5pm. Olympia Unitarian Church, 2200 East End St NW, Olympia. Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays each month. Worship for the GLBT community & friends in the Roman Catholic, Anglican & other liturgical faiths tradition. Fr. Bob Withrow, (360) 664-5449. Seattle Jazz Vespers. 6-8pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, Seneca St & Harvard Ave. 1st Sunday of every month (October-June). The historic Gothic sanctuary of Seattle First Baptist Church is offered to the best jazz groups in the city to perform 100 minutes of their own popular music. FREE. For info 325-6051, www.seattlefirstbaptist.org/sjv Ski Buddies Potluck. 6pm. Check website for address. You never want to miss this event as we discuss this seson’s trips. We’ll also have online sign up available for those who can’t make the potluck. skibuddies.org

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Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/AnotherGay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis

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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, 5687777 (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, 1-800-5626025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - 3639188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge. 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.mature friends.org; Northwest Bears: www. nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band.com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/ affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www. familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, https://groups. yahoo.com/group/maybebabyseattle; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup. com/proudand-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 568-7777, info@ nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.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 Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www. multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN)

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offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sistah Sinema, www.sistahsinema.com, info@sistahsinema.com; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/ glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235. Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBTfriendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233). SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 684-4503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768. Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org

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Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298. Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; 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 Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey

- SkateSeaDawgs@gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners. org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orca swimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otter polo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quake rugby. 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 Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 2215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Justice League: www.genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersoll center.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftm group.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/ Olympia-Trans-Discussion-Group/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: 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; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ womenofwest seattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 4614493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206-957-1665, jessicah@llaa. 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) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter. org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.org; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www. pizzaklatch.org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup - Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www. facebook.com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206-326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www. vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273TALK, www.yspp.org

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Iconic country singer-songwriter Glen Campbell, who turns 79 in April, is among the five nominees for Best Original Song at this year’s Academy Awards. The legendary “rhinestone cowboy” earned a nod for “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” from his own biodoc Glen Campbell...I’ll Be Me, sharing it with co-writer Julian Raymond. Also in the running are “Glory” from Selma (John Stephens and Lonnie Lynn), “Everything is Awesome” from The Lego Movie (Shawn Patterson) and “Lost Stars” from Begin Again (Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois). The surprise contender is “Grateful” from Beyond the Lights, although considering it’s penned by movie theme giant Dianne Warren, it’s really not that shocking. What is shocking are

the impressive submissions omitted from the list, noticeably “Mercy Is” from Noah (Patti Smith), “Yellow Flicker Beat” from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (Lorde and Joel Little), and “Split the Difference” from Boyhood (Ethan Hawke). In the other music category, Best Original Score, expectedly making the cut were Hans Zimmer for Interstellar, Johann Johannsson for The Theory of Everything, and Alexandre Desplat for The Grand Budapest Hotel. Desplat received a second nomination for The Imitation Game. Sneaking in was Gary Yershon for Mr. Turner, replacing several strong contenders, including Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for Gone Girl, Thomas Newman for The Judge, Marco Beltrami for The Homesman, Danny Elfman for Big Eyes, and Gustavo Santaollala for The Book of Life. The probable winner is Johannsson, or Zimmer with an up-

set, but don’t count out Desplat. If he prevails, it would be his first trip to the podium after being shortlisted six previous times; his double mentions this year bring the total to eight. In case you were wondering, the songwriters for “Glory” are noted by their real names, though you might be more familiar with their stage names, John Legend and Common. If each of the selected songs is performed on the February 22 telecast, we’ll be treated to live versions of them by Adam Levine (“Lost Stars”), Tegan and Sara with The Lonely Island (“Everything is Awesome”), Rita Ora (“Grateful”), Campbell (“I’m Not Gonna Miss You”), and Legend with Common for “Glory.” I highly recommend listening to The Theory of Everything and Interstellar soundtracks on Spotify, Pandora, or YouTube if you get a chance; each is spectacular.

the well-done technical support. In many ways, the themes of this play can be viewed as some of the most timeless (besides love stories which will never die) of Shakespeare’s canon. We’ll never know monarchies and may not care much about English history, but we all know people with power and how it might be abused, and are confronted on a daily basis with hypocrisies of politicians. This production brings out every nuance of those subjects in a clear, cogent, exciting way. For more information, go to www.seattleshakespeare.org or call 206-733-8222.

Both do more than justice to their parts. There really isn’t a slight player in the ensemble! A lovely addition is David Anthony Lewis’ daughter, Anna Lewis, who is part of the ensemble and has an opportunity to show off a very able singing voice. (Tree, apple.) The set consists of stylized columns with a sort of “s” shaped bottom that can become a frame together or move to provide other shapings. Phillip Lienau creates a simple but elegant visual plane. The costuming by Christine Tschirgi is unassumingly 19-someDiscuss your opinions with sgncritic@ thing that does not jar or shout “look, I’m a gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/Seatmodern costume.” Lighting by Andrew D. tleTheaterWriters. More articles can be found Smith and sound by Evan Mosher complete at miryamstheatermusings.blogspot.com.

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