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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 27, Volume 42, July 11, 2014
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer THE BOOK OF MORMON PARAMOUNT THEATRE July 22-August 10
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The Book of Mormon is perhaps one of the highest grossing, newer shows on Broadway. By the creators of “South Park,” The Book of Mormon took Broadway by storm with its irreverent view of the Mormon faith and the two missionary boys that go to Africa to spread the word. As it continues its sell-out performances across the country, The Book of Mormon returns to the Emerald City. The Seattle Gay News caught up with Cody Jamison Strand, a man with a contagious, hyenalike laugh and self-proclaimed actor and chef who stars in The Book of Mormon.
Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your earliest influences as a performer? Cody Jamison Strand: I remember looking back and seeing It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with Mickey Rooney. He was hysterical! His performance was the funniest thing I’d ever seen [as a kid]. I remember being at my Grandma’s house and my father putting it in, and watching it. Growing up I’d have to say it was a lot of Jack Black and Chris Farley was another big one. Andrews-Katz: What was your first professional performance? Strand: If we were including summer stock, I’d have to say my first performance (as a paid actor) was Man of La Mancha. I was one of the Muleteers. I was the Little Barber. Andrews-Katz: You bill yourself as a Top Chef. Do you have professional or personal training and what is your favorite thing to bake? Strand: (exhibiting the infamous laugh) My apple pie is out of this world. It’s an Apple Cream Cheese Pie to be exact, and it’s wonderful – even if I have to toot see Mormon page 5
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by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer WE WILL ROCK YOU 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Through July 13
he led the ape revolt, the genetically evolved primate helping his The music of the rock group brothers and sisters secure their QUEEN – with lead vocals by Caesar (Andy Serkis) believes freedom from a San Francisco re- Freddie Mercury – has become an peace has finally come to the iconic part of American musical see DAWN page 7 history. Based on the music creforest. It’s been a decade since by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer
ated by Queen (and a book by Ben Elton) the Broadway musical takes its title from one of the group’s biggest hits. We Will Rock You has rolled into Seattle at the 5th Avenue Theatre earlier this week and is rocking the Emerald City through the weekend. The story takes place in the far future. Earth (renamed iPlanet) has been consumed by cyber life – everyone programmed and down-
loaded from the Internet. The ruler of the planet is the evil Killer Queen. All forms of music have been outlawed and all musical instruments have been destroyed. A Prophecy has been foretold about a Dreamer, who hears – in words and music – voices from the far past, and who will overthrow the current Ruler. Two rebels have risen in the ranks; a see Rock You page 4
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New Order good, but also lacked oomph at The Paramount by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer NEW ORDER PARAMOUNT THEATRE July 6
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continued from cover boy named Galileo and a girl he has renamed Scaramouche. They escape to meet up with the Bohemians – the rebels searching for their rhapsody. With the musical guidance of the sacred videotape (and quotes from practically every rock song), Galileo gathers the Bohemians and rediscovers Rock ‘N’ Roll. The voices are all excellent. Brian Justin Crum (Galileo) has a wonderful voice that’s suited for Queen’s eclectic music. Towards the end of the musical he even starts doing a good impression of Freddy Mercury’s expressions and strutting about on stage. Ruby Lewis (Scaramouche) owns that stage and has made it her bitch! When she first appears, Scara-
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mouche seems tiny in stature – almost mousey. But when she opens her mouth to sing, it projects far across the stage and into the rafters at the back of the theater. From the first notes of “Somebody to Love” until the very end of the musical, Ms. Lewis’ vocals are not only impressive, but a pure rock n’ roll joy to listen to! There’s not any one individual (or even as a group) that fails to deliver a good performance. The issue is We Will Rock You is like the bastard child of Mamma Mia! and Rock of Ages, but unfortunately lacks the quality camp of its parentage. The music has been adjusted to fit the storyline. But while the ABBA musical changed only a few words to make it more gender specific, the Keepers of Freddie Mercury’s Legacy have taken more liberties with the libretto and the Paul Kolnik
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stage flashed random graphics for each song, including vintage photos of the band and a plug for the charity organization AmfAR, a global foundation for AIDS research. New Order plunged deep into their catalog for the Paramount appearance, polishing up “Age of Consent,” “Ceremony,” “Temptation” and “The Perfect Kiss.” Disappointing was the addition of “Regret,” from 1993’s Republic album, that could’ve and should’ve been replaced by anything off 1989’s Technique, which was completely omitted. I expected more energy from this show. Yes, it was good. Yes, it was fun. Yes, there’s no denying that New Order is iconic. But like its ringleader, Sumner, it looked and sounded rusty; they’ve both had better days. Live Nation
25 years had passed by since New Order performed in Seattle. This explains why the show, at the Paramount Theatre last weekend, sold out almost immediately and why fans lined up an hour before it started in toasty weather. The legendary electronic group was comprised differently than its previous appearance (May 1989) at the exact same venue. Present were Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, but absent was original member Peter Hook, who tours independently as a result of unresolved issues with the band. The new New Order was fun to listen to, rewinding our minds to a time when dance music was soulful and vibrant and innovative with genuine artistry behind it, in contrast to today’s overprocessed crap that is poorly constructed from laptops. The concert was bookended by two classics, “Elegia” from 2005’s Low-Life opened the show, and “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” a Joy Division cover, that capped a threesong encore and two hour performance. Fresher material was hit or miss. I loved the ambitious “Plastic,” yet “California Grass,” off last year’s B-sides effort Lost Sirens, totally flatlined. The old favorites held up just fine; “Bizarre Love Triangle” was unleashed midway through the main set and
got everybody moving, even those parked in the mezzanine and upper level of the theater who sang and bounced jubilantly along. “We went to the market place,” said a silver-haired Sumner. “I’ve never seen so many fish in my life.” He later confessed to misplacing Seattle on the geographic map. “We’re confusing America,” he admitted. “There’s two Washingtons.” “True Faith” and “Blue Monday” each received remixed intros and extended versions, though Sumner seemed a bit short of breath; thankfully, the audience knew all the words. Gilbert, expressionless during the entire performance, and sipping white wine occasionally, gave the latter tune a nice boost on keyboards. A giant screen at the back of the
changes are noticeable. The script (by Ben Elton) seems labored throughout and the ending of the show just kind of fizzles into nothing. There’s no big climax or revelation to appease an audience – except the encore performance – spoiler alert – it’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” So make sure not to dart out early; and stay for the encore. The music is – of course – FANTASTIC! But that’s because Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor or John Deacon wrote every song; the exception is “Under Pressure,” which is written by Queen and David Bowie. All the classics are here from “Radio Ga Ga,” “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” (which Queen wrote, not Elvis!), and of course, “We Are the Champions,” as well as the title song. The audience does need to adjust hearing the Classic Rock reworked for group/choral singing and that can take a little getting used to. We Will Rock You is fun and entertaining. The music reminds the audience of the wonderful talent possessed by Freddie Mercury and how much the world misses his eclectic performance. We Will Rock You first opened in London’s West End on May 14, 2002 and played for 12 years – only recently closing on May 31. Opening to mix reviews the show persisted and became an audience favorite – undergoing workshops and revisions since, including updating its storyline. The musical has toured the world playing in Spain, Australia, Japan, and Russia among many other countries.
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Jason Mraz’s new album is a beauty, Seattle concert this fall Yes, let’s talk about Jason Mraz! The Grammy winner is set to drop a new album on July 15, entitled Yes!, featuring the leadoff single “Love Someone.” The music video for the song debuted two weeks ago on YouTube and is up to 340,000 views already. I’ve listened to an advance copy of the new record and it’s really, really good – it’s got an earthy, cheerful sound to it. My favorite tracks, aside from “Love Someone,” are “Everywhere,” “Out of My Hands” and “Shine.” Mraz is expected to announce a live performance in Seattle sometime in September. I’ll post the date on SGN’s Facebook page and Twitter (@ SGNMusic1) as soon as I get confirmation. Yes! is being released on Tuesday at all music stores, traditional and online. Stay glued to Seattle Gay News for more Jason Mraz buzz. Heart has announced another hometown performance. The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will appear September 18 at The Showbox Market, as part of the venue’s 75th anniversary celebration that also includes a sold out concert next weekend by Modest Mouse. Tickets for Heart went on sale July 11, and if there are any left, you can buy them at www.showboxpresents.com priced at $75. Chvrches has added a second date at The Showbox SoDo, due to popular demand. The Glasgow-based electronic trio will now give back-to-back concerts on August 7 and 8, as they continue to support last year’s ac-
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claimed debut The Bones of What You Be- junction, kids area and beer garden. The SW Oregon St. and SW Genesee St. For lieve featuring the hit singles “We Sink” California Stage and Beer Garden will be details and bus stop information, visit and “Lies.” Tickets for both dates are avail- located on California Ave SW between www.wsjunction.org/summerfest. able at www.stgpresents.org. The complete lineup for this year’s Washington State Fair Concert Series in Puyallup has now been revealed. And while it leans country, there are a few non-twangy acts to give it some diversity. Clay Walker kicks things off on September 5, followed by Colt Ford on September 6, Jennifer Nettles (of Sugarland) and Brandy Clark on September 8, Chicago and REO Speedwagon on September 9, Cody Simpson with MKTO and Coco Jones on September 10, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone with The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams on September 11, Fall Out Boy and New Politics on September 12, Keith Urban on September 13, Teen Hoot on September 14 (afternoon show), Vicente Fernandez Jr. with Antonio Aguilar and Mariachi Azteca on September 14, Florida Georgia Line and Dallas Smith on September 15, Lindsey Stirling on September 16, Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant on September 17, Jeff Dunham on September 17, Music of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin on September 19, Toby Keith on September 20, and Pentatonix on September 21. For tickets, information and directions to the fairgrounds, go to www.thefair.com/concerts. Finally, if you’re looking for something free of charge to do this weekend that includes live music, try the West Seattle Summer Fest happening July 11-13. Aside from bands performing on the California Stage, there will also be food vendors, pet
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2014 LINE-UP: August 1 – Donor Appreciation Night Surprise Guest (to be announced July 28) Tacocat Kithkin August 8 – Decibel Festival Night Yppah Katie Kate IG88 Following the August 8 concert, we are partnering with Decibel Festival to present a special Fountain of Light event, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., featuring electronic video artistsKEXP & Seattle Center Concerts at created images projected onto International the Mural returns for its seventh year in Fountain, with live DJs and an after concert August with four nights of live concerts, dance party. free-of-charge, featuring some of the reAugust 15 gion’s best indie music, along with some A Place to Bury Strangers noted national artists, starting at 5:30 Battleme p.m., Fridays, August 1-22, at the Mural Wimps Amphitheatre at Seattle Center. The Friday evening concerts continue August 22 – Swinging Roadhouse the KEXP and Seattle Center tradition of Lee Bains III and the Glory Fires starting off the warm summer weekends Star Anna with a blast of engaging, all-ages culture. They invite neighbors, area workers and Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands visitors alike to spread a blanket on the Seating for Concerts at the Mural is Mural Amphitheatre lawn and listen to on a first-come basis. Folding chairs and an eclectic mix of bands, specially seblankets are allowed. Large coolers/ice lected by KEXP 90.3 FM.
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chest, umbrellas, pets, video, and audio recorders are not allowed. A beer garden begins at 5 p.m. for people 21 years of age and older with a valid ID, and fresh foods will be available on-site. In addition, Seattle Center Armory food merchants will be open for food and drink. Support for KEXP & Seattle Center Concerts at the Mural is provided by CocaCola, T-Mobile, Whole Foods Market, Mol-
ly Moon’s Ice Cream, Vulcan Inc.: A Paul G. Allen Company, Seattle Public Libraries, Portage Bay Café, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, Double Down Interactive, Zipcar, 4Culture and the City of Seattle. The 2014 concert series is subject to change. For concert updates as well as information on other public programming at KEXP and Seattle Center, visit www. KEXP.org or www.seattlecenter.com
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Mary Lambert releases new single MoZella and I were instantly inspired melodically, and started throwing around melody lines and lyrics. Most of the vocals you hear were tracked that night. We couldn’t stop laughing.” Lyrically, Lambert says the song is about loving yourself unabashedly. “I felt like there were a lot of songs coming out about self-empowerment and challenging beauty standards, and I wanted to write a song along those same lines, but in my voice,” she explains. “It’s easy to paint a pretty picture and tell everyone to love themselves, but it’s way more complicated than that. There is so much shame and guilt in our society, and I think it has deprived a lot of people from living fully. We’re all facing battles. We’ve all had someone who has hurt us. So let’s talk about it. I believe vulnerability is what will save the world. I wanted to point the lens at myself in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. In short, this song is my dirty laundry, and that’s actually really freeing.” You can watch the lyric video for “Secrets” at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AvX3WdYoKvM Mary Lambert will be performing at the Vancouver (BC) Folk Music Festival @ Jericho Beach Park on July 20. http:// thefestival.bc.ca Mary Lambert
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my own horn as an amateur. Literally, I don’t know why I have it up there. Everyone now talks to me about being a chef. Andrews-Katz: You’ve performed in dramas, Shakespeare and musicals. Do you have a preference of which you prefer and why? Strand: I don’t think I prefer one or the other as long as it is a good show. I love Shakespeare, the challenge of it, and I think he’s also really funny! The clown roles are always the most fun. There’s a different aspect to each part of it all, though. Musicals are where I am working now, and it’s special to me because it is truly the
most American form of entertainment we have. It’s also fun to do! I’ll do anything [performance wise]. I don’t care what I’m doing as long as I have a job! Andrews-Katz: You started to do The Book of Mormon tour after performing Elder Cunningham on Broadway. What is it about the role that draws you to it? Strand: When I first saw the show on Broadway it was my senior year of college. I saw the Original Broadway Cast with Josh Gad performing the role. I look like him. I knew I could sing like him, and I knew I could do that role. It was the funniest thing I’d seen on Broadway. I just really worked towards that goal and eventually got it. I moved to New York and had an agent I was freelancing with for work.
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HOLLYWOOD, CA – On Thursday, July 10, Mary Lambert released a new single, entitled “Secrets,” which is the first track from the Seattle-based singer-songwriter’s upcoming debut album, Heart On My Sleeve, due October 14th from Capitol Records. Inspired by confessional folk singers as well as spoken-word poets, Lambert is a fearless and candid writer, who empowers both herself and her listeners in her songs. She has showcased her ethereal, lilting voice and soul-baring lyricism on her debut EP, Welcome To The Age of My Body, which featured the Hot AC Top-20 hit “She Keeps Me Warm” and earned Lambert rave reviews. “Secrets” represents something of a departure for her. “‘Secrets’ might be the first fun song I’ve ever written,” she says of the track, which she co-wrote with her album’s coexecutive producers Eric Rosse and Benny Cassette, and MoZella (Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball”). “Like a few songs on the album, it was a product of an arsenal of talented writers in one room. I’ve never co-written before, and this song really showed me what can happen when you are open to sharing your creative space with other people. We wrote this song in one super fun night. Eric came up with this simple and quirky piano line. Benny put an awesome beat on top of it.
This was my first theatrical audition in New York City. I went in and had no idea what I was doing. I was so nervous; but I kept on getting call backs. I couldn’t tell you what happened in that audition room, I was so scared. They must have liked it because I got the job. Andrews-Katz: If it were The Book of Torah, or The Book of Christians, the world would be up in arms about the show. Why do you think it gets accepted when it’s about the Mormon faith? Strand: That’s funny. It’s not about Mormons [per se], but about so much more than that. It uses Mormonism as a platform to talk about everything. It doesn’t depict Mormons in a bad light. It’s more of a celebration of faith than a rip on it. Andrews-Katz: You come from a religious family with a father that’s a pastor. How did your family react to the irreverent storyline? Strand: My mother loves it. I showed it to her first and said I was auditioning for it. I suggested that she listen to the music on iTunes. After she did, she said, “We’ll just ease your father into it.” My dad didn’t know about some of the moments in the show until he saw it. The first time there were a couple of songs, and I told him that every song was there for a reason. Now he sees it every chance he gets. He’s a convert and a true fan. Andrews-Katz: In The Book of Mormon, Elder Cunningham has trouble with an African girl’s name. Are the alternative names scripted or do you get free range in making them up? Strand: It’s a little bit of both honestly. Most of the time I’d make it up. Some of
them (he laughs wildly) I’ve come up with and some I’ve taken from other actors doing the role. For Nabulungi (the character’s real name) I’ve called her: NaBabushka, Nacho del Grande (stole that one), Nosferatu (stolen), and on occasion Nostradamus. Any weird name that sound like it and comes to mind. Andrews-Katz: When performing in heavily Mormon populated areas, has the show ever gotten any guff? Strand: Honestly, we were in Rochester and Las Vegas – both pretty big with Mormon faith population. So far we haven’t gotten anything. People love it. The Mormon’s take out advertisements in the Playbill. Andrews-Katz: If you could play any role – regardless of any limitation – what would it be and why? Strand: Most people ask what my dream role is and I say “Sancho Panza” [Man of La Mancha] because I can play that role. But if I could do any role it’d be Richard III in the Shakespeare play. Why? Because it’s genius, that’s why. Because it is one of the most brilliantly written and complex roles out there. I’ll probably never get the offer, but I’d love to sink my teeth into it. The Book of Mormon (written by Robert Lopez, Matt Stone, and Trey Parker) first opened on Broadway on February 24, 2011, where it is still currently playing to sell out houses. Nominated for 16 Tony Awards, the musical won 11 including 2011’s Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book and Best Featured Actress (Nikki M. James). The Book of Mormon continues to break box-office records wherever it travels.
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continued from page 8 search tower, making a home in wild, overgrown environs just outside the city limits. But at what cost? Their flight to freedom inadvertently started the spread of what commonly became known as the Simian Flu, a devastating plague that wiped out the majority of humanity all across the globe. It’s been two years since Caesar or any of his clan has seen a human, the wise leader, husband and father to two sons, one a newly born infant, starting to wonder if the entire human species has been rendered extinct leaving apes to rule what’s left of the planet. No such luck. Malcolm (Jason Clarke) and his small group, including his son Alexander (Kodi Smit-McPhee) and girlfriend Ellie (Keri Russell), herself a former CDC medic, have ventured into the forests just outside of San Francisco hoping to see if the dam that used to supply the city with power can be made operational once again. Initially, the meeting between ape and human does not go well, leading Caesar to lay down a stern warning that to return to their land could have dire consequences for every person residing in the now-ruined coastal metropolis. If this was all Dawn of the Planet of the Apes had on its mind, chances are it could potentially be a fine, if utterly disposable, big budget major Hollywood studio special effects-laded action spectacular. More than that, it would be a movie that arguably would fit in with any of the four sequels made to the original 1968 version of Planet of the Apes, not so much bad as just a noticeable, if somewhat creative, step down from the film that spawned it. But this particular sequel, directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield, Let Me In), isn’t content to just pick up where Rise of the Planet of the Apes left off and be nothing more than a nicely paced and energetically staged retread. No, not this movie! It actually wants to change the game, wants to be something more than just another “talking ape” movie. Reeves and company are interested in, not just expanding and deepening the mythology, using both Pierre Boulle’s celebrated novel as well as the original film for in-
spiration on that front, but also adding a primal, almost primordial quality to the proceedings bordering on spectacular. The opening act is stunning. Virtually silent, Caesar and his apes communicating in a series of shrieks, grunts and sign language, engaging in an expertly choreographed hunt for food that unexpectedly devolves into a frenetic fight for survival. It’s as if Reeves has combined elements of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Quest for Fire and an episode of PBS’ long-running “Nature” in order to set his stage with profound, almost timeless elegance. But then he and returning writers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, with a healthy assist from The Wolverine and Unstoppable scribe Mark Bomback, change the game even more, eschewing simple black and white tropes in order to stroll confidently in shades of grey that are deep, complicated and devoid of anything approaching remorse. The opening hour is a delicate give and take between Caesar and Malcolm, the repercussions of their growing friendship not anything either of them ever could have predicted. Seeds of trust are sown while leaves of discord slowly begin to fall to the ground with cacophonous subtly. The underlying social commentary here is undeniable, Reeves orchestrating it all with a masterful eloquence making the world and its tragically, virtually preordained devolution into unmerciful violence all the more heartbreaking. By the time things do hit the fan, while the outcome isn’t surprising, the weight and the significance Reeves gives to it in some ways is. There is a remarkable daring to how he allows things to come to a conclusion, sending things out on a magnificent one shot on a pair of pained yet steely, uncompromising eyes making for an almost perfect bookend to a similar image that opens the picture. Considering the magnitude of the crisis (not to mention the body count) this is a dour, undeniably heady way to orchestrate the denouement, an ambiance of uncomforting melancholy producing shudders that would not dissipate long after the closing credits had finished their run. For those that felt Serkis was due recognition for his work as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, for everyone who thought he was robbed a Supporting
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Actor nod for his take on Caesar in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, get ready to have those frustrations fueled to their absolute boiling over point for a third time. The unquestioned lead, the focal point around which the entire film revolves, his performance is stratospheric, so emotionally dense and internally nuanced, calling him masterful is a massive understatement. This isn’t animation, this is inspiration, and to say Serkis isn’t doing revelatory work is, to me at least, something way beyond the proverbial pale. But he’s not the only one. With him as their guide, Toby Kebbell, as Caesar’s violent, human-hating second-in-command Koba, and Nick Thurston, as his pubescent upstart eldest boy Blue Eyes, turn in astonishing performances, mining unexpected terrain in ways that consistently surprise. They do not sit back, do not take it easy, investing fully in their roles, giving themselves completely to the material. The journeys they take are remarkable in their honesty and authenticity, and while where each of them ends up is hardly shocking, how they get there is a continual marvel all the same. As far as the non-ape characters are concerned, the actors all do their best, but it almost goes without saying, the movie isn’t anywhere near as interested in them
as it is in their far more hairy costars. Still, Clarke is excellent, sharing a handful of poignant scenes with both Serkis and Gary Oldman (playing the withered, beaten down, yet refusing to give up, leader of the human survivors, Dreyfus) – all of which are worthy of note. But the script gives their side of the tale far less of its focus, allowing them to be a bit more nondescript than their simian counterparts, many of the humans devolving into tropes and stereotypes often enough to the point it’s moderately annoying. Not that it matters. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a better film than its predecessor in almost every way, and, somewhat shockingly, comes amazingly close to equaling the brilliance of the original 1968 Charlton Heston favorite that started it all. The director takes his game to an entirely different level, and as terrific as his previous two efforts were – and they’re both excellent – this stands so far above them even mentioning the films in the same breath as this feels like a minor disservice to both him and to the feature he has gloriously constructed. There’s nothing dirty about his accomplishment, and if this new take on the Planet of the Apes saga is going to continue, I damn sure hope Reeves continues to play a part in bringing it all to life. 20th Century Fox
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self-assured and entirely fitting to the nar- one pivotal exorcism, Mendoza doesn’t rative being explored. Even at 118 minutes just say what’s about to take place, he prothe film doesn’t feel long or padded, each ceeds to do something akin to a play-bypart of the spiraling, interconnecting tale play, almost as if he’s doing radio work for coming in contact with the next with suit- ESPN announcing a World Cup match. ably unnerving synchronicity. More often than not, it’s too much to take, The filmmaker’s technical prowess especially near the end – the clichés and has also come of age, Derrickson utiliz- absurdities piling up one against the othing Scott Kevan’s (The Darkest Hour) er, making all the terrific stuff feel fruscamerawork and Christopher Young’s tratingly minor. Admittedly, the ghost of The Exorcist (Copycat) delicately insidious score to hovers over all of this like it does every something near perfection. Unlike past film that’s even remotely similar thematiefforts, he also allows some of the supcally, and those comparisons are going to porting players to shine and doesn’t hurt every imitator that comes down the leave the heavy lifting only to his stars pike just as they have since that classic’s – McHale in particular standing out with release 41 long years ago. There’s nothan idiosyncratic, scene-stealing pering new, even the police procedural eleformance that’s light years beyond the ments feeling a little freeze-dried, thanks sarcasm-drenched comedic persona he’s to umpteen seasons of “Law & Order” and developed over the last decade or so. Yet, truth be told, there is an underlying its countless spinoffs. While Bana is solid silliness to central events that was impos- as Sarchie, while Ramirez does yeoman’s sible for me to entirely get past. The level work in what is otherwise an untenable of interconnectivity between evil event situation (his Mendoza inherently difficult one and the even more evil events to come to take seriously), even with Sean Harris borders on absurd, Ramírez’s priest pop- making for one heck of a terrifying villain, Scene from Deliver Us from Evil ping up to explain what’s going on just in Deliver Us from Evil just doesn’t work, no ity that’s already taken place is nothing case the audience isn’t bright enough to amount of prayer otherwise going to make by Sara Michelle Fetters compared to what he believes is to come, figure it out for themselves. Heck, during the opposite miraculously come to pass. SGN A&E Writer and if Mendoza is right Sarchie is going to have to re-find his lost faith because DELIVER US FROM EVIL Hell is coming for both him and his famNow playing Sergeant Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) is ily with designs on eviscerating them all a veteran NYPD investigator working the down to the blood-drenched marrow. Inspired by Sarchie’s own best-selling chaotic streets of the South Bronx with his adrenaline junkie partner Detective memoir co-written with Lisa Collier Cool, Butler (Joel McHale). A lapsed Catho- Deliver Us from Evil is director Scott Derlic, he nonetheless showers his wife Jen rickson’s follow up to his surprise hit Sin(Olivia Munn) and daughter Christina ister. Working from a screenplay scribbled (Lulu Wilson) with love, never forgetting together with his The Exorcism of Emily they’re the light in his life keeping him Rose compatriot Paul Harris Boardman, from being consumed by the darkness the film is a compendium of a number of exorcist-themed features melded with a pohe’s battling each and every day. His latest case will test that, a series of lice procedural, everything moving along seemingly unconnected, horrifically trag- as anticipated, building to a conclusion ic events placing Sarchie directly in some that’s hardly surprising. At the same time, it’s obvious Derrickson shockingly horrific crosshairs. The only one that seems to know anything about has come a heck of a long way as a filmwhat’s going on? A mysterious priest maker since helming the instantly D.O.A. named Joe Mendoza (Édgar Ramírez), Hellraiser: Inferno back in 2000. There an undercover paranormal professional is a confidence here that’s undeniable, the who claims the events assaulting the city visual milieu and starkly unsettling atmoEric Bana in Deliver Us from Evil are nothing short of demonic. The brutal- sphere not so much groundbreaking as it is Screen Gems
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Laverne Cox made history this week. The 30 year-old entertainer became the first Transgender person to receive an Emmy acting nomination, singled out for her work on the hit TV show “Orange is the New Black.” The Netflix series set in a women’s prison received 12 nods total, including Outstanding Comedy and three Guest Actress-Comedy slots, which Cox will compete in along with Natasha Lyonne and Uzu Aduba. Jim Parsons was doubly rewarded on Thursday morning when nominations for the 66th Primetime Emmys were revealed. The openly Gay actor was recognized again in the Outstanding Lead Actor-Comedy category for his role in “The Big Bang Theory” (he’s won three times) and also for Outstanding Support-
ing Actor-Miniseries or Movie for playing Tommy Boatwright in the TV production of The Normal Heart. He’ll face co-star and fellow Gay actor Matt Bomer, who secured his nod for his role as Felix Turner in the HBO film that garnered a whopping 16 nominations total, including a mention for director Ryan Murphy (“American Horror Story,” “Glee”). A few other members of the LGBT acting community were showered with Emmy love, among them Jesse Tyler Ferguson for Outstanding Supporting ActorComedy (“Modern Family”), Jane Lynch for Outstanding Host for Reality/Reality Competition Program (“Hollywood Game Night”), Tim Gunn for Outstanding Host for Reality/Reality Competition Program (“Project Runway”) and Nathan Lane for Outstanding Guest Actor-Comedy (“Modern Family”). The Emmy Awards will be televised on Monday, August 25 from Los Angeles.
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Introducing Taste Seattle Food Tour’s Alki Beach, Bikes & Bites Tour A fun new tour on Alki Beach that combines a flat bike ride along the beach with tantalizing beach cuisine all the while learning a little more about the history and culture of this beach neighborhood.
Alki Beach is the place where sun-seekers flock to enjoy a summer day at the beach and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Seattle cityscape and the Olympic Mountains. It’s also a vibrant neighborhood with some foodie gems and rich with history and a beach culture all its own. Food tasting tours are a great way to get to know a neighborhood as they are a true sensory and culinary experience. Sampling great cuisine is a given, but you also see amazing sights, hear about interesting historical facts and learn the “back-story” of how local businesses came to be. Taste Seattle Food Tours is pleased to be launching a unique biking foodie tour along Alki Beach beginning on July 18th. The tour is a really fun activity for both visitors and locals alike and provides that ocean salt-water smell that leaves no doubt you are beachside. Cruising along the Alki bike trail affords amazing views of Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, Bainbridge Island and the city of Seattle. One of the bonuses of this food and biking tour is eating all those delicious bites is guilt-free because you are riding approximately 3 miles each way, working off the calories as you go. Taste Your Way Along Alki Beach with a Personal Guide One of the best ways to experience the highlights of the Alki Beach neighborhood is to spend an afternoon with Taste Seattle Food Tours. Taste Seattle Food Tours is owned by two Lesbian women, Felicia Watson and Roen Ako, both of whom are West Seattle residents and who are excited to share the unique culture of Seattle’s largest neighborhood. Roen serves on the board of the Greater Se-
attle Business Association (GSBA), a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied business and professional chamber of commerce. Felicia and Roen were recently married this past January and were one of the first couples married in Hawaii after the Hawaii Marriage Equality Act made same sex marriage legal in Roen’s home state. Together they share a passion for great food and guiding both locals and visitors off the “eaten path.” Seattle has a wealth of amazing food, and Taste Seattle aims to provide their guests with sample tasting portions, which allows eating at multiple locations to give a broad sampling of the best the neighborhood has to offer. They partner with local, artisanal businesses that offer superior and unique products that showcase Seattle’s rich food scene. Eating and biking your way through a neighborhood is a fun and flavorful interactive activity. The afternoon is spent sampling your way along the beach on a beach cruiser bicycle (provided as part of the tour in partnership with Alki Kayak Tours) with stops at five eateries. For the Alki Beach, Bikes & Bites Tour the eating kicks off at Marination, voted by ABC’s “Good Morning America” as the best food truck in America. Guests will sample a few examples of this Hawaiian-Korean fusion-style street food. Next, it’s on to a relative newcomer on the beach, Slices on Alki, a pizzeria owned by a husband and wife team. Slices focuses on carefully selected ingredients (organic whenever possible) and fresh daily house-made sauce and dough that is then hand-tossed in a thin-crust style and paired with a craft micro-brew from neighboring Ampersand Café. Next, it’s on to Seattle’s oldest fast-food restaurant, Alki Spud Fish and Chips, which has been on Alki Avenue since 1935 (celebrating 80 years next year). They use the original recipes for their fish and chips, which are still hand-cut and prepared. The tour is capped off with a sweet ending at Salty’s on Alki Beach. Salty’s is a local favorite for special occasions with one of the most impressive views of any restau-
rant in the area and award-winning cuisine. “It’s been a privilege and a joy to offer Seattle’s gorgeous skyline view to our dining guests at Salty’s on Alki Beach, so we were especially eager to partner with Felicia and Roen on their new Alki Beach, Bikes & Bites Tour. The history of West Seattle is rich with stories and we are honored to be included,” says Kathy Kingen, Salty’s co-owner along with husband and founder Gerry Kingen. Taking the Alki Beach, Bikes & Bites Tour provides a taste of Seattle’s beach neighborhood while revealing stories of its origins, such as explaining why there is a replica of the Statue of Liberty on Alki Beach. The tour visits several points of cultural interest like the former site of the Luna Park amusement park, a few of Seattle’s oldest residences still standing today, and the working lighthouse on Alki Point. Stories of the neighborhood come to life in between bites, as guests are guided alongside
a knowledgeable tour lead who offers insight into Alki’s colorful past and present incarnations, pointing out hidden gems from quirky public art to a working lighthouse. Skip all the long summer lines, planning and fuss and let Taste Seattle Food Tours entertain you for a few hours replete with tasty riches. The new tour begins July 18th and will run on Friday and Saturdays at 11 a.m. through the rest of the summer. Alki Beach is easily accessible from Seattle’s waterfront by taking the King County Water Taxi from Pier 50 to Seacrest Park where the tour begins and ends. The cost for this tour is $79 per person plus tax. To buy tickets or for more information on taking Taste Seattle Food Tour’s Alki Beach, Bikes & Bites Tour please visit their website. www.taste206.com. (Taste Seattle Food Tours also offers an Historical Pioneer Square Tour.) Courtesy of Taste Seattle Food Tours
Seattle Gay and Lesbian Book Club is discussing Young Torless this month
with movie excerpt accompaniments; community members are invited to attend this and/or future discussions
by Nick DiMartino Special to the SGN This month Seattle’s oldest LGBT book club is exploring the secrets of an Austrian military boarding school at the turn of the century, and watching the movie adaptation at the same time. Robert Musil’s daring 165-page novel, Young Torless, has stayed in print for over 100 years because no one who’s read it can quite forget it. To tease and torture book club members through the sometimes dense prose, the Seattle Gay and Lesbian Book Club has been and will be showing the prize-winning German film Young Torless in cliffhanger chunks over the five Wednesdays in July at their weekly meetings at Seattle Area Support Groups (SASG) (303 E. Thomas St.) at 6 p.m. The short novel is a one-of-a-kind literary classic from 1906, an intellectually disturbing study of a boys’ school where pri-
vate games get dark and go a little too far – think A Separate Peace meets Lord of the Flies. It’s a strangely modern examination of the confusions of youth (the real title is The Confusions of Young Torless) by a genius author all tightly controlled, deeply thoughtful and quietly scary in its depiction of the human capacity for evil. Though the words “Gay” or even “homosexual” never occur, there are plenty of boys undressing and slipping into each other’s beds, some by force. Author Musil based the novel on his own experiences and is often compared to Proust for his analytical description of the way this basically goodnatured boy thinks. Written six years before Death in Venice, it’s that same kind of German novella – a tight, distilled, multifaceted tale in luscious prose that dissects a boy and a society at the same time. Do not read an introduction. You don’t want any clues or spoilers. The last seventy pages are a sequence of climaxes that keep
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topping each other, building into excruciating suspense. You may think you know how it’s going to end. You don’t. This is my third time reading this little jewel, and it’s dazzled me more every time. Because the first half of the novel is sometimes dense going, we hope to lure readers along with movie installments from Volker Schlondorff’s 1966 black-and-white German film adaptation, featuring “utterly jaw-droppingly gorgeous boys in equally gorgeous cinematography” in the first film by the man who almost single-handedly launched the German New Wave and later directed the film of Gunter Grass’s The Tin Drum. The remaining installments of Young Torless will be shown on July 16, 23 and 30. The Seattle Gay and Lesbian Book Club reads a different book each month, with multiple discussions of that book every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at SASG. Past authors
have included Gore Vidal, Christopher Isherwood, Alison Bechdel, Andre Gide, Iris Murdoch, Mary Renault, E. M. Forster, Alan Hollinghurst, Mark Doty, Edmund White, Oscar Wilde and Larry Kramer. Host DiMartino is a local bookseller of 44 years, book reviewer, playwright and novelist, author of several books that have been club selections, including Changes, a short story sequence taking place in the reallife Wallingford Gay bar, and The Devil in Love, the first volume of an eight-book Gay Italian fairytale epic. It’s a FREE public conversation about Gay literature: the classics, the living giants, and how the image of Gay people in fiction is changing as it enters the mainstream. Meetings are open to all; conversation limited to those who’ve read the book. Members are of all ages and reading experiences are welcome. For more information, visit http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/SGLBookClub/
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SATURDAY - July 12
A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. All men are welcome. www.agatheringofmen.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Bellingham Pride Family Picnic. 12noon. Bloedel Donovan Park, 2214 Electric Ave. www.bhampride. org/events.shtml Out in the Park - Tacoma Pride. 12noon-5pm. Broadway between 9th & 11th Sts, Tacoma. www.rainbow cntr.org Between the Covers - Gay City LGBT Library Book Club. 1pm. Gay City, 517 E. Pike St. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Informal group of Queer folks talking about Queer literature. Visit www.gaycity.org for monthly reading selection. Summer Beach Party. 1-4pm. Alki Beach Picnic Shelter. GSA + Queer youth + allies. Food, fun, games. Meet new friends, eay & have fun. www.facebook.com/ seattleparksCOD Emerald City Black Pride Meet n’ Greet. 3-7pm. The Garage, 1130 Broadway. FREE food & bowling, 21+. Proof Washington Distillers Festival. 5-9pm. Fremont Studios, 155 N 35th St. 40 Washington distillers showcase their products with tastings and local bites from Seattle restaurants. $45 general admission; $75 VIP tickets including one extra hour of tasting (4-9pm), two additional tasting tokens and exclusive access to the After Party at W Hotel Seattle. 21+. www.proofwashington.org. Georgetown Art Attack. 6-9pm. 2nd Saturday each month. For info stop into Georgetown Records at Airport Way S & S Vale or visit www.georgetownneighborhood. com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center.org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. For more information visit www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Ballard’s Second Saturday Artwalk. 7-10pm. Pick up maps at participating shops & galleries located in the Ballard business district (Ballard Ave NW & NW Market St area). Meets 2nd Saturday each month. 784-9705. Victor Janusz in “HANDS SOLO: Pianoman.” 7:30pm. ACT Theatre, Bullitt Cabaret, 700 Union St. Seattle Cabaret artist Victor Janusz is opening up and telling his own hilarious and heartfelt story the best way he knows how: through song. This new one-man show includes many familiar songs, five original pieces by Janusz and a dozen stories with corresponding music. Directed by Lori Larsen. Tickets: $25. www.acttheatre.org; 206-2927676. Thurs-Sat: 7/10-12 & Fri-Sun: 7/18-20. Bellingham Annual ISCEE Pride Drag Show (21+), All-Ages B-Proud Dance, Rumors Pride Celebration (21+). Details at www.bhampride.org/events.shtml. Emerald City Black Pride Party. 10pm-2am. Oskar’s Kitchen, 621 1/2 Queen Anne Ave N. $10 cover. 21+. For info 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. 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
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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 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting; PFLAG/FOCUS meets concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattle-pflag.org. PFLAG/Skagit County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Bldg, Room 309, 202 South 1st St., Mt. Vernon. Meets 2nd Monday each month. PFLAG/ Puget Sound: 325-7724. Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Knights of Mantra Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 329-0886, mailbox@ jetchapterkofm.com 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.
TUESDAY - July 15
Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515. Lotus Sisters. 11am-1:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 2nd Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@ yahoo.com; www.sasgcc.org 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 Victory Fund Champagne Brunch. 11am-2pm. Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way. Tickets: $200. www.victoryfund.org Bellingham Pride Parade & Festival. Noon. Starts at Ohio & Cornwall, travels along Cornwall Ave., ends at Depot Market Square (1100 Railroad Ave.). Festival at Depot Market Square until 4 p.m. $2 suggested donation. www.bhampride.org/events.shtml. 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. Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. www.raincitysoccer.org Emerald City Black Pride BBQ. 1-6pm. Alvin Larkins Park, 1501 34th Ave. All ages. No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafe wordwritersgroup.org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.)
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Bellingham Pride Party (21+). 4pm-close. Rumors Cabaret, 1119 Railroad Ave. www.bhampride.org/ events.shtml. Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/Weds/ Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Proud Outloud! in Tacoma. 6-8:30pm. Stadium High School, 111 N E St, Tacoma. Celebrate Queer youth thru delicious desserts, performance & community connection. Tickets $25. www.oasisyouthcenter.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
MONDAY - July 14
Bastille Day 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. LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting. 6-8pm. 433 Minor Ave N. Meets 2nd Monday each month. LCS is a non-profit foster care program in King & Snohomish counties. LCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or sexual orientation. Couples & singles encouraged to apply. RSVP to April at 694-5713. 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
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 Safe Schools Coalition Monthly Meeting. 3-5pm. Planned Parenthood, 2001 E Madison. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months (schedule varies in summer). The Safe Schools Coalition: A Public-Private Partnership in Support of LGBT youth. All are welcome at meetings; lots of volunteer opportunities are discussed. 632-0662 ext 49; CRISIS LINE: 1-877-SAFE-SAFE; www.safeschools coalition.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 Seattle Police Department LGBTQ Advisory Council Monthly Meeting. 6-8pm. Seattle Police Department East Precinct Community Meeting Room, 12th Ave & E Pine St. Meets 3rd Tuesday most months. An opportunity for the GLBT community to speak openly with the SPD to dialog on public safety issues, plan officer training on sexual-minority topics, suggest ways to improve communications & procedures, explore protection strategies to minimize Gay-bashing incidents, & address other related concerns. kim.bogucki@seattle.gov 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 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 Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Meadowbrook Playfield, 10533 35th Ave NE (tennis courts at 32nd Ave NE). Every Tuesday & Thursday thru Sept. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $3 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com. 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
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Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521. Rain City Jacks. 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at 7pm; 4th Sunday each month at1pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a traditional jack-off club. Friendly, sexpositive, non-profit and private. Membership required. Adult men only. Enroll at the door. www.raincityjacks. org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5035. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Ageless. 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. 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
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FRIDAY - July 18
Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.raincountrydance.org. Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. (253) 474-8897. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Victor Janusz in “HANDS SOLO: Pianoman.” 7:30pm. ACT Theatre, Bullitt Cabaret, 700 Union St. (See Saturday, 7/12 at 7:30pm for details.) LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm. Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. (See related event on Sunday at noon for details.) Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org
WEDNESDAY - July 16
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 Women’s HIV+ Support Group in Tacoma. 1-3pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. (253) 383-2565. 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. (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com Pierce County AIDS Foundation New Volunteer Orientation in Tacoma. 6-8pm. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3520 S Pine St, Tacoma - 3 blocks east of Tacoma Mall. Meets 3rd Wednesday each month. PCAF is seeking volunteers to provide practical & emotional support services for clients, assist with administrative needs, & plan & work at special events. More info & to receive application, call Colleen at (253) 383-2565 ext 206. 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 Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www. ingersollcenter.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebearssubscribe@yahoogroups.com Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those
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. www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Debauchery. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Queers stripping for Queers in a hot, anti-oppressive space, raising money for organizations that serve the Queer community. Tickets $15 at the door, $10 in advance.
who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com. Border Riders Motorcycle Club Meet & Greet. 8-9pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave (at E Pine St). Meets the Wednesday before the 3rd Saturday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www.borderriders.com
THURSDAY - July 17
Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-292-1912; www.babesnetwork.org. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Volunteer Drop-In Night at Lifelong AIDS Alliance. 4-7pm. LAA Volunteer Services Office, 1161 11th Ave. Every Thursday. Volunteer on LAA projects - assembling safer sex kits, helping with mailings, a different project every week! Get-togethers are highly social & offer “low impact” volunteer work & an opportunity to learn more about LAA. Please call before dropping in. 957-1776. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org Q Hour. 4:30-5:30pm. Orion Center, 1828 Yale Ave. 1st & 3rd Thursday each month. A group for LGBTQ youth 13-21 & their allies. Sponsored by Youthcare. FREE. 622-5555 x 212. Queer Parent Networking Dinners (Sept-Nov, JanJune). 6-8pm. Calamus Auditorium at Gay City, 517 E. Pike St. Meets 3rd Thursdays of every month. Open to all LGBT, Two-Spirited, Queer & Questioning families including parents, co-parents & other people who have a significant role in the life of a child. RSVP requested to facilitate planning for dinner and childcare. 568-7777 or deann@nwnetwork.org Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside
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Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities. 6:308:30pm. Municipal Bldg, 600 4th Ave, Room 221. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. SCSM is made up of 15 volunteer members who work to ensure that the City of Seattle fairly & equitably addresses sexual minority concerns. Meetings open to the public. 684-4514. Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. http://sta.clubexpress.com. Back With S’More: a FREE Intro to Gay Square Dancing. 7-9pm. St Andrews Episcopal Church, N 80th St & 1st Ave NE. Puddletown Squares will, once again, be sponsoring a FREE public event to introduce LGBT folks and their friends to Gay Square Dancing. No experience necessary! Casual attire, contemporary high-energy music and gender-neutral partnering. Singles and couples welcome! ADA Hearing Assistant available. We will have summer snacks and good company. Come put a little “camp” in your summer! Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club Monthly Potluck & Meeting. 7pm. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. Bottom Dwellers promotes safe & responsible scuba diving & other outdoor activities for the GLBT community & friends at all experience levels. For info & location, www. bottomdwellers.org. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org GLBT Legal Clinic. 7-9pm. Meets the 3rd Thursday each month. QLaw Foundation holds a monthly legal clinic addressing the legal needs of LGBT individuals & couples. Volunteer attorneys provide FREE 30-minute consultations. For information and to schedule an appointment, call 235-7235. Clinic volunteers return calls on Tuesdays between 12noon-3pm. For information, visit www.q-law.org/legalclinic PFLAG/Bellevue Monthly Meeting. 7pm - study group meets at 6pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.bellevue-pflag.org. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.)
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(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Wiggin’ Out Party - A Food Drive for Chicken Soup Brigade. 4-9 p.m. The Cuff Complex, 13th Ave & E Pine St. Wear your favorite wig and lets WIG OUT! Door prizes, snacks and so much more ... Entry: a grocery bag of non-perishable food items. Music by DJ Lonnie Devine and Richard Stinard. Co-hosted by Scott Allin, Rick Valdez, Lee Serrano and The Cuff. www.facebook. com/events/1439019763013068 Victor Janusz in “HANDS SOLO: Pianoman.” 7:30pm. ACT Theatre, Bullitt Cabaret, 700 Union St. (See Saturday, 7/12 at 7:30pm for details.)
SUNDAY - July 20
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Ethyl Forever Car Club, Pacific NW Region Lambda Car Club Monthly Tire Kick/Social. 10:30am. Randy’s Restaurant, 10016 E Marginal Way S (south of the Museum of Flight). Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. This monthly informal auto enthusiasts event starts with breakfast at this location with a show & tell and continues to a chosen point of interest. Open to all LGBTQ persons & friends who have an interest in the automobile, not just collector or performance vehicles. ethylforever@ hotmail.com Tri-Cities Mid-Columbia Pride. 11am. John Dam Plaza. Richland. www.midcolumbiapride.com. Kitsap Pride. 12noon-5pm. Evergreen Park, Bremerton - a short walk from the Seattle ferry. Featuring Patrick Haggerty & Lavender Country. kitsappride.org Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St - enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. www.seattleprimetimers.org. Seattle PolyFidelity Discussion Group Potluck Meeting. 5-7:30pm. Meets 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months at a poly-friendly location. PolyFidelity welcomes persons of all sexual orientations who are interested in discussing responsible alternatives to monogamy. Followed by a Poly Party. For more information & location, www.scn.org/~spg Victor Janusz in “HANDS SOLO: Pianoman.” 7:30pm. ACT Theatre, Bullitt Cabaret, 700 Union St. (See Saturday, 7/12 at 7:30pm for details.)
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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 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 line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network - support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equal rightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) - 3639188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www. imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.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.flying house. 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.familyworks seattle. 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/proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@ nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org
Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.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.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 7813565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 322-7061, www.pocaan.org and on Facebook; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail. com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; 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.safeschools coalition. 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
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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 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 capitolhill cycling@groups. facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@ gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.different spokes.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/; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: www.jetcity hoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www. oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recre-
ation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra. org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletownsquares. org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@ gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefrontrunners. org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orcaswimteam. org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@ aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.thepride league.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-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 7220729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbianconcern. org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenof westseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot. com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 461-4493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www. globeyouth.org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206957-1665, jessicah@llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org; www.MatthewsPlace. com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org; 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-SAFESAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888431-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): 5228412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoudGLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www. yspp.org
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