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Seattle Out and Proud Washington Gay Pride settles with City begins in Centralia Shaun Knittel
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by Mike Andrew SGN Staff Writer Seattle Out and Proud (SOAP), the non-profit organization that produces Seattle’s annual Pride Parade, has reached a settlement with the City in a lawsuit resulting from the group’s 2006 Pride festival at Seattle Center. The agreement calls for SOAP to pay the City $85,000 in yearly installments, beginning this year and
ending in 2014. Payments would be due September 1 of each year, and if SOAP pays on schedule the City will waive all interest and penalty charges due on the debt. The agreement allows the City to collect most of the initial charges due for SOAP’s financially disastrous 2006 Pride festival at Seattle Center, but also relieves SOAP of see soap page 15
If you drive 95 miles south of Seattle for roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes, you’ll find yourself in Centralia, Washington – a location that does not pop into one’s mind when thinking about Gay Pride. Still, for the third year in a row, in the face of threats and intimidation, the Centralia College Gay and Straight Student Alliance Network (GSA) held the Lewis County Pride Celebration Friday, June 5, at the college clock tower from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. What began as an SGN road trip turned into an afternoon of true grassroots LGBT Pride. The celebration, with barely 100 people in attendance, brimmed with so much Gay Pride you would have thought 10,000 people were there. The Pride celebration was easy for us to find, as rainbow colored balloons and flags lined booths surrounding a stage set up near the clock tower. A DJ played dance music and people munched on pasta and bread. The Pride celebration had a backyard barbeque feel to it. The day’s events included an opening ceremony, guest speakers, a book reading about Gay Seattle,
Apartment near Wildrose raided by police ERIKA SCHULTZ
At 12:37 a.m., several police cars and a SWAT vehicle blocked a section of 11th Avenue, just south of E. Pike Street. Police entered the building on the southwest corner of 11th and E. Pike. An officer announced over a loudspeaker that police were there to serve a search warrant. The Wildrose is a popular Capitol Hill Lesbian bar. The bar rests above The Hot House women’s spa, which occupies the basement of the complex. Within the first few minutes of the raid, two men were arrested – including one who had been drinking with friends inside the Wildrose who came outside to see what was going on. According to witnesses on the scene, the man began to walk west on Pike Street, but was taken into custody after police ran after him. Over the next hour, two women and 13 men were escorted from Police lead away a suspect from the raid the basement unit and led away in by Shaun Knittel and The Hot House women’s spa zip-tie handcuffs. The arrested inon Capitol Hill the morning of dividuals were loaded onto a bus SGN Staff Writer June 11, arresting more than a doz- that was serving as a temporary The Seattle Police Department’s en people – mostly men – while vice squad raided a unit in a build- executing a search warrant as part see raid page 15 ing that houses the Wildrose bar of an ongoing investigation.
Pride festivities begin in Centralia
several song and dance performances, including belly dancers, the crowning of Mr. and Miss Gay Lewis County, and a closing ceremony. Zac Letts, a 20-year-old from Seattle, drove to Centralia to support his best friend, 21-year-old Aaron Evans, who was scheduled to sing and perform a pop music routine. The two Gay men have been friend since they were 10 years old, and came out to each other years ago. “I think Pride celebrations like this one are good because a lot of people under 21 years old don’t
have the opportunity to do a lot within the Gay community,” said Letts. “When you are young you can’t go in the bars and there isn’t much to do to really feel like a part of the community.” Evans agreed with his friends and added, “I’m just glad everyone is having a good time today. I mean, it’s 2009, right? Everyone knows at least one Gay person. It’s good to see everyone being more open.”
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In court papers, the administration said the appeals court ruled correctly in this case when it found that “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is “rationally related to the government’s legitimate interest in military discipline and unit cohesion.”
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U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” case
The U.S. Supreme Court turned down a challenge to the Defense Department policy forbidding Gays and Lesbians from serving openly in the military on June 8, granting a request by the Obama administration.
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CALENDAR compiled by Rick McKinnon SGN Staff Writer “INDIVIDUAL DEMOGRAPHICS” AT GREG KUCERA GALLERY For the month of June, the Greg Kucera Gallery, 212 Third Ave. S., presents work by a dozen plus artists of international standing addressing Gay political issues, issues of race and gender, and gender identity issues. Included in the show are works by Tom of Finland, John Waters, Fergus Greer and Deborah Oropallo. The show runs through Saturday, June 27. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. www.gregkucera.com/individual_demographics.htm UNCORKED! – A FABULOUS WINE TASTING HOSTED BY GAY CITY On Friday, June 12, Gay City presents their 4th annual wine tasting extravaganza featuring the wines of the Click Wine Group. This year’s focus will be on the wines of Italy accompanied by fine Italian comestibles at the Steve Jensen Studio, 1424 10th Ave. Doors at 5:30 p.m., tasting begins at 6 p.m. Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. For more information and to RSVP, visit www.gaycity.org. All proceeds benefit the programs and services at Gay City Health Project. STAND UP WITH PRIDE COMEDY FEST On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 11, 12 & 13, enjoy the “Stand Up With Pride” Comedy Fest at the Parlor Live Comedy Club, Lincoln Square. 3rd Floor, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. The Gay Stand Up Tour features Jason Dudley, Jen Kober and ANT. Thursday show at 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25, $20 & $15. Enter the word “PRIDE” for 20% off tickets. www.parlorlive.com. An official Seattle Pride ’09 special event.
STAND UP WITH PRIDE COMEDY FEST On Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 11, 12 & 13, enjoy the “Stand Up With Pride” Comedy Fest at the Parlor Live Comedy Club, Lincoln Square. 3rd Floor, 700 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue. The Gay Stand Up Tour features Jason Dudley, Jen Kober and ANT. Thursday show at 7 p.m., Friday & Saturday at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25, $20 & $15. Enter the word “PRIDE” for 20% off tickets. www.parlorlive.com. An official Seattle Pride ’09 special event. SEATTLE FRONTRUNNERS RUN AND WALK WITH PRIDE On Sunday, June 14, Seattle Frontrunners presents their 26th Annual Run and Walk With Pride featuring a fun 4K run, 10K run, or 4K walk at Seward Park, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S. Day of race registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the Run and Walk begins at 10 a.m. All abilities are welcome. This USATF sanctioned event will feature Chip timing. There will be medals for overall winners and ribbons for gender and age division winners. All finishers will receive an event T-shirt and entry for fabulous raffle prizes. Fees are $20 for online registration; $25 day of race registration; $10 student/low income rate available. For more information and to pre-register for this event, visit www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Seattle Frontrunners is Seattle’s running and walking club for Gay men, Lesbians and friends.
CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH AT SEATTLE FIRST BAPTIST Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. at E. Seneca St. is hosting four Pride related events in June. Join them for special Pride-related services at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 21 and 28. Join them for a dinner and discussion on Washington State's new domestic partnership law on Wednesday, June 24, from 6-8:30 p.m. Cost is $10; RSVP online at www.SeattleFirstBaptist. org or send a check to the church office. Or GAY PRIDE MONTH watch for the Seattle First Baptist Church FILM PROGRAM AT contingent in the June 28 Pride Parade. See SEATTLE ART MUSEUM In collaboration with Three Dollar Bill their ad in this week's SGN on page 9 for Cinema, SAM salutes Gay Pride Month details. with three films by Derek Jarman. On FriPRIDE IDOL AT R PLACE day, June 12, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., SAM, Preliminary competition (Wild Card 1300 First Ave. at University St., presents Caravaggio in the Plestcheeff Auditorium. Round) on Tuesday, June 16, at 9:30 p.m., For complete details, visit www.seattleart- at R Place, 619 E. Pine St., leading to final museum.org. Tickets are $7 at the door. event on June 23. Proceeds benefit Seattle Advance tickets for the 3-film series are Pride®. www.SeattlePrideIdol.com. $19-general or $17-SAM and Three DolINLAWS & OUTLAWS lar Bill Cinema members. 206-654-3121 or AT CENTRAL CINEMA www.seattleartmuseum.org. From Tuesday, June 16, to Thursday, June 18, the hit documentary Inlaws & Outlaws BAT N’ ROUGE: returns to Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave., DRAG QUEENS VS. THE DYKES – for showings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Made A SOFTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA On Saturday, June 13, from 5-8 p.m., at in Seattle, Inlaws & Outlaws has delighted Cal Anderson Park/Bobby Morris Playfield, audiences and critics alike with its playful entrance off 11th Ave. north of E. Pine St., and heart-warming take on matters of love. come cheer on the players, enjoy a softball While the ongoing debate about Gay margame like no other and support the Capitol riage makes it timely and topical, the film Hill Alano Club at this hilariously fun an- wisely dispenses with the politics that often nual LGBT Pride event. $5 suggested dona- divide us into Gay and straight camps and tion. Bat N’ Rouge is a fundraising event for focuses, instead, on everyday storytellers CHAC. CHAC is a non-profit group hosting we can all relate to. Filmmaker Drew Emery nearly 60 twelve-step meeting each week. CHAC is now in its 27th year of service in providing the Seattle LGBT Community with recovery support for drug and alcohol addiction. For more information, visit www. chacseattle.org or call 206-860-9560.
will be on hand for Q&A's following each show. Seattle's biggest movie fan, Warren Etheridge of The Warren Report, will be on hand to host the film and a discussion with the filmmaker on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6. “40 YEARS AFTER STONEWALL: UNFINISHED BUSINESS OF OUR MOVEMENT” – PRIDE AT WORK AFL-CIO
On Wednesday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m., local LGBT activists will speak on Marriage Equality, LGBT Homelessness, LGBT Immigrants, Transgender Workers and ENDA, and “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” at a forum sponsored by Pride at Work AFL-CIO, at the Labor Temple, Hall 8, 2800 1st Ave. Featured panelists are: Amy Balliet and Joe Mirabella of Join the Impact, speaking on see pride events page 7
Seattle gives muchneeded funds to Chicken Soup Brigade by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer If you are a Seattle resident and are homebound due to HIV/AIDS, your time on the Chicken Soup Brigade (CSB) waitlist just got a little shorter. According to a press release issued last week by Lifelong AIDS Alliance (LLAA), the CSB received new funding from the City to the tune of $162,360. Director of Nutrition Services Patrick Schultz said, “We are so grateful to have the City’s support for our program and are anxious to start providing meals to our clients in need, who have been waiting patiently.” According to CSB officials, the new funding begins in July. As soon as the contract is in place, Schultz told SGN, the organization will be able to provide meals and/or groceries to approximately 100 more people in Seattle. “With the additional funds from the City, the program will be able to reach many more people than ever before,” Schultz added. Last month, SGN ran an exclusive on the need for donations from the community to help LLAA and CSB drastically cut the number of clients on a waitlist to receive services. According to Schultz, the article may have unofficially helped generate some additional funding. Schultz confirmed that the local HIV/
AIDS Planning Council decided to boost funding for groceries, as well. LLAA is committed to preventing the spread of HIV and to providing practical support services and advocacy for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS. The CSB is the organization’s food service, which feeds hundreds of people each week with bags of groceries, fresh meals and soup. These meals are an important part of maintaining the health of people living with HIV/AIDS and other life-challenging illnesses. CSB and LLAA have many opportunities to volunteer or donate. For more information, you can visit their website at www. LLAA.org.
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Dick Cheney endorses same-sex marriage Former Vice President Dick Cheney came out in support of same-sex marriage June 1 more clearly than he has in the past. Asked about the issue at the National Press Club, Cheney responded: “I think freedom means freedom for everyone. And, as many of you know, one of my daughters is Gay, and it’s something that we’ve lived with for a long time in our family. I think people ought to be free to enter into any kind of union they wish, any kind of arrangement they wish. The question of whether or not there ought to be a federal statute that governs this, I don’t support. I do believe that historically the way marriage has been regulated is at the state level – this has always been a state issue – and I think that’s the way it ought to be handled today, that is, on a state-by-state basis. Different states will make different decisions. But I don’t have any problem with that. I think people ought to get a shot at that. And they do at present.” Cheney has made very similar comments before, but they did not go quite as far. In 2004, for example, he said: “I believe today that freedom does mean freedom for everybody. People ought to be free to choose any arrangement they want. It’s really no one else’s business. That’s a separate question from the issue of whether or not government should sanction or approve or give some sort of authorization, if you will, to these relationships. Traditionally, that’s been an issue for the states. States have regulated marriage, if you will. That would be my preference. In effect, what’s happened is that in recent months, especially in Massachusetts, but also in California, but in Massachusetts we had the Massachusetts Supreme Court direct the state of – the legislature of Massachusetts to modify their
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Hillary Clinton issues pride month statement Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issued a Gay-pride month statement June 1. by Rex Wockner She wrote: “Forty years ago this month, SGN Contributing Writer the Gay rights movement began with the Stonewall riots in New York City, as Gays constitution to allow Gay marriage. And the and Lesbians demanded an end to the perfact is that the president felt that it was im- secution they had long endured. Now, after portant to make it clear that that’s the wrong decades of hard work, the fight has grown way to go, as far as he’s concerned. Now, he into a global movement to achieve a world sets the policy for this administration, and I in which all people live free from violence and fear, regardless of their sexual orientasupport the president.” tion or gender identity. “In honor of Gay and Lesbian Pride Obama issues pride month Month and on behalf of the State Departproclamation President Barack Obama issued a lengthy ment, I extend our appreciation to the global proclamation June 1 for “Lesbian, Gay, LGBT community for its courage and deterBisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, mination during the past 40 years, and I offer our support for the significant work that 2009.” It says, in part: “Forty years ago, patrons still lies ahead. “At the State Department and throughout and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that the Administration, we are grateful for our had become all too common for members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender employees in Washington and around the (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, world. They and their families make many the LGBT rights movement in America was sacrifices to serve our nation. Their contriborn. During LGBT Pride Month, we com- butions are vital to our efforts to establish memorate the events of June 1969 and com- stability, prosperity and peace worldwide. “Human rights are at the heart of those efmit to achieving equal justice under law for forts. Gays and Lesbians in many parts of LGBT Americans. ... “My administration has partnered with the the world live under constant threat of arrest, LGBT community to advance a wide range violence, even torture. The persecution of of initiatives. At the international level, I Gays and Lesbians is a violation of human have joined efforts at the United Nations rights and an affront to human decency, and to decriminalize homosexuality around the it must end. As Secretary of State, I will adworld. Here at home, I continue to support vance a comprehensive human rights agenmeasures to bring the full spectrum of equal da that includes the elimination of violence rights to LGBT Americans. These measures and discrimination against people based on include enhancing hate crimes laws, sup- sexual orientation or gender identity. “Though the road to full equality for porting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples, outlawing discrimination in LGBT Americans is long, the example set the workplace, ensuring adoption rights, and by those fighting for equal rights in the ending the existing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ United States gives hope to men and women policy in a way that strengthens our Armed around the world who yearn for a better fuForces and our national security. We must ture for themselves and their loved ones. “This June, let us recommit ourselves to also commit ourselves to fighting the HIV/ AIDS epidemic by both reducing the num- achieving a world in which all people can ber of HIV infections and providing care live in safety and freedom, no matter who and support services to people living with they are or whom they love.” Clinton also is preparing to grant spousal HIV/AIDS across the United States. ... “During LGBT Pride Month, I call upon benefits and protections to diplomats’ Gay the LGBT community, the Congress, and partners, she said in a recent letter to the the American people to work together to group Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs promote equal rights for all, regardless of Agencies. The package will include medical and sexual orientation or gender identity. “NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK emergency evacuation, travel reimburseOBAMA, President of the United States of ment, shipment of household effects, use of America, by virtue of the authority vested in U.S. government medical facilities abroad, me by the Constitution and laws of the Unit- issuance of diplomatic passports, visa assised States, do hereby proclaim June 2009 as tance, and security and language training. Not included are health insurance, retireLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the ment benefits and certain other perks. United States to turn back discrimination With assistance from Bill Kelley and prejudice everywhere it exists.”
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are radical Christians in Moscow who stand strongly against such demonic manifestations, as they say. “There were attempts made [in May] to hold the Gay parade during the Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. We had to isolate about 19 radical Christians who intended to attack those homos.” On May 16, riot police broke up an attempt to stage the fourth annual Gay pride parade in Moscow, arresting up to 80 participants, including Gay leader Nikolai Alekseev, British Gay leader Peter Tatchell and Chicago Gay activist Andy Thayer. Luzhkov previously has called Gay pride parades “satanic” and “weapons of mass destruction,” and has officially banned them each year. Ruling: English adoption agencies cannot discriminate The Charities Commission of England and Wales ruled June 2 that adoption agencies cannot discriminate against Gay couples. The commission cited the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, which ban discrimination based on sexual orientation. Violation of the law would lead to a loss of charity status and public funding. The ruling came in a case involving the Catholic Care charity in Leeds, which wanted to amend its official statement of objectives with the commission to exclude consideration of Gay couples.
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Gay marriage campaign launched in Portugal The Movement for Equality in Access to Civil Marriage launched on May 31 in Lisbon, Portugal. More than 1,000 people signed onto the campaign, including politicians, well-known actors, pop singers and businesspeople, and Nobel Prize winner José Saramago, who was honored for literature in 1998. The campaign’s manifesto, which now can be signed by anyone in Portugal, states, in part: “Equal access to civil marriage is a matter of justice that deserves the support of all people who oppose homophobia and discrimination. ... We citizens who believe in equal rights, dignity and recognition for all of us – for our families, friends and colleagues – join our voices to express our support for equality. “We call this change necessary, fair and urgent because we know that the current situation of inequality divides society between those who are included and those who are excluded, between persons who are inside and marginalized persons. ... We now have an opportunity to end one of the last unjustified [instances of] discrimination written in our law.”
bian Human Rights Commission said June 1 it has received civil-society status from the Organization of American States. The recognition will enable IGLHRC to attend and make presentations at OAS meetings and provide information and advice during drafting of OAS documents.
The Interreligious Council is composed of representatives of the nation’s Roman Catholics, Muslims, Jews and Orthodox Christians. BalkanInsight.com said it is unusual for the council “to agree on any concrete actions and [it] often has been blocked by internal boycotts.” Lithuanian Parliament votes for “no promo homo” law Lithuania’s parliament, the Seimas, approved a measure on first reading June 4 that bans references to homosexuality in schools and in public information that can be visible to children. The bill still has to clear a final vote. The tally was 57-2 with 8 abstentions. Many MPs missed the vote. Amnesty International said the “Law on the Protection of Minors Against the Detrimental Effect of Public Information” would classify “homosexuality alongside issues such as ... the display of a dead or cruelly mutilated body of a person, and information that arouses fear or horror, or encourages self-mutilation or suicide.” Nicola Duckworth, Amnesty’s Europe and Central Asia program director, said the proposed law “denies the right to freedom of expression and deprives students’ access to the support and protection they may need.” With assistance from Bill Kelley
Bosnian churches oppose anti-discrimination bill Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Interreligious Council is opposing a bill to ban discrimination based on sexual orientation, claiming it will lead to legalization of same-sex marriage. The measure has passed first reading in the House of Representatives. A national law banning discrimination based on sexual orientation is a requirement for any nation that wants its citizens to be able to travel within the European Union without obtaining a visa.
Spanish Supreme Court: Judges can’t refuse to marry Gays Spain’s Supreme Court ruled May 30 that judges can’t refuse to marry same-sex couples. The ruling came in the case of a judge from Valencia province who wanted to be excused from marrying Gays for religious reasons. The General Council for Judicial Power had previously come to the same determination.
Northern Irish LGBs report high level of hate crimes Twenty-one percent of Gay and Bisexual men and 18 percent of Lesbian and Bisexual women in Northern Ireland say they’ve been the victim of a homophobic hate crime or incident in the past three years. The figure comes from a survey of 1,143 LGB people carried out by the Rainbow New Stockholm bishop Project with funding from the Police Seris a Lesbian The Stockholm diocese of the Church of vice of Northern Ireland. The study found that 64 percent of such Sweden elected an open Lesbian, the Rev. incidents were not reported to police and 30 Eva Brunne, as bishop May 26. Brunne, 55, is in a registered partnership percent resulted in physical injury. with the Rev. Gunilla Lindén and they have Mayor Luzhkov a 3-year-old son. lashes out at Gays Brunne received 413 votes against 365 for Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov has again her challenger, the Rev. Hans Ulfvebrand. The electors are clergy members and an lashed out at Gays, calling them “homos” and calling Gay pride parades “demonic.” equal number of laypeople. Appearing on a TV program June 2, LuBrunne is believed to be the first openly zhkov reportedly said: “There are two reaLesbian bishop in the world. The Church of Sweden is Lutheran and sons Gay pride parades are unacceptable in counts 76 percent of the population as mem- Moscow. First and foremost, public moralbers, although only about 2 percent of them ity does not accept such parades, public morality does not accept those homos.” regularly attend services. Secondly, he said: “If they gather together, assuming they are allowed to hold a parade, IGLHRC receives OAS status The U.S.-based International Gay and Les- other people will simply kill them. There
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AFSC SPEAKER’S BUREAU LOOKING FOR QUEER YOUTH The American Friends Service Committee’s speaker’s bureau, Out Spoken, is looking for Queer youth to interview about their life experiences and hopes for the future to expand and enrich their panel presentations. Participants will receive a gift card and much appreciation for helping out. Contact LT at ltan@AFSC.org for more information and to set up an interview. BARTELL DRUGS AND NORTHWEST HARVEST ORGANIZE “STOCK THE PANTRY” FOOD DRIVE – JUNE 1-14 From June 1 to June 14, all 55 Bartell Drugs locations in King, Pierce and Snohomish County will be accepting nonperishable food donations for Northwest Harvest. www.bartelldrugs.com. POZ SEATTLE LAUNCHES POZ ADVENTURES WITH SUMMER KAYAKING OUTINGS This summer POZSeattle is pleased to present Saturday morning POZAdventures' kayaking outings on Seattle's historic Lake Union. "Join us from June through September for a series of kayaking adventures. Enjoy scenic postcard views of the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle, Lake Union's houseboat communities, and Gas Works Park." Kayaking dates (and trip themes) are June 13 & 27 - Getting to know you month: looking at the house boats around Lake Union; July 4 & 18 - Lewis & Clark adventure month: checking out more distant locations; August 1, 15 & 29 - Where's Waldo? - open to suggestions and ideas; September 12 Season final event - some kind of party! Outing schedule: Meet at the Northwest Outdoor Center, 2100 Westlake Ave. N., Ste 1, at 9 a.m. SHARP! Be on time. "We will not wait for late comers." 9-11 a.m., get kayak, get gear on, review tour plan suggestions, review safety rules, paddle around and have fun. 11-11:30 a.m., check in kayaks and make plans if anyone wants to gettogether to eat nearby. For more specific details on cost, gear, preparations, food, itinerary, clothing, safety message, etc. and a map to the Northwest Outdoor Center, visit www.pozseattle. org/images/NW Outdoor Center.gif. If you have questions or would like additional information, email POZadventures@googlegroups.com. The Northwest Outdoor Center requires all persons who will be paddling their boats to sign of waiver of liability. Participants should be in proper physical condition. The Northwest Outdoor Center provides kayaks with life-vest, paddle, and a drybag to store wallet and water-sensitive items while on the trip. Come to the event self-sufficient with drinking water, sun screen, snacks, etc. POZSeattle is a social organization run for and by Seattle-area HIV-positive guys that is committed to planning and promoting fun, social activities. For questions or more information about this event, to plan your own social event, or to be added to the POZSeattle event promotions email list, email info@pozseattle.org or visit us on the web at www.pozseattle.org.
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LIFELONG AIDS ALLIANCE CARE TO SHOP FOOD DRIVE Chicken Soup Brigade, Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s food program, sponsors an ongoing food drive program to provide bags of groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS in Seattle/King County. “Care to Shop” is held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the following stores: The first Saturday of the month at QFC, 416 15th Ave. E., Seattle; the second Saturday of the month at QFC, 417 Broadway E. (Broadway Market), Seattle; and the third Saturday of the month at Thriftway, 9740 SW Bank Rd., Vashon Island. CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE DAY On Saturday, June 13, from 10am-4pm, garage sales, parking lot sales, rummage sales and yard sales will be held on Capitol Hill on the 2nd Annual Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day sponsored by Sustainable Capitol Hill, the Capitol Hill Community Council's Unpaving Paradise open space committee, the People's Parking Lot group and Capitol Hill Seattle Blog. Included will be an parking lot sale on E. Pine St. at Belmont - see website to sign-up for a free table. For a complete list of participating sale locations and/or to register your sale, visit www.capitolhillgaragesale.com. Junk + hidden treasures + neighbors = good times. RADICAL WOMEN HOSTS BON VOYAGE PARTY On Saturday, June 13, Radical Women Seattle hosts a summer picnic potluck to help send National Radical Women Organizer Anne Slater on her Bread and Roses Tour of West Coast and New York Radical Women chapters. She will look at how the current economic crisis affects women and the most vulnerable and propose solutions on what we can do – now! The bon voyage party will be held at 2940 36th Ave. S. starting at 4 p.m. Bring your favorite dish. Donations will benefit the tour. For more information or rides, call 206-722-6057 or email RWSeattle@mindspring.com. Everyone welcome. GAY SOCIAL DINNER CLUB OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY EXPANDS TO SEATTLE On Saturday, June 13, the first Seattle Gay Social Dinner Club will meet at the RAM Restaurant in University Village at 5 p.m. If you are interested in joining the group for dinner, please RSVP via email no later than Friday night, June 12. A section of the restaurant will be reserved in the name of Ricardo. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. To RSVP and for information on future get-togethers, email Ricardo at knead2feelgood@yahoo.com. IMPERIAL PRINCE & PRINCESS BALL On Saturday, June 13, the LGBT community is invited to Seattle’s 2009 Imperial Prince and Princess Ball, which will be held at Russian Hall, 704 19th Ave. E., door at 6 p.m., pageant at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 at the door. Sponsored by the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic and Rainier Empire. www.imperialcourtofseattle. com. PINK PROM '09 IN SHORELINE On Saturday, June 13, from 8 p.m.-midnight, the Dale Turner Family YMCA, 19290 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, will host "Pink Prom '09: An Alternative to the Traditional," a FREE dance with live DJ for LGBTTQQIF youth and their allies (highschool-age teens, ID required). This event is sponsored by Shoreline Teen Programs, the City of Shoreline, King County Community Organizing Programs, and YMCA of Greater Seattle.
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A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO FRED PHELPS & WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH IN SEATTLE THIS WEEKEND Virulently anti-Gay homophobe Fred Phelps and members of his Topeka, KS Westboro Baptist Church will be in Seattle on Sunday, June 14. Seattle OUT Protest is organizing a peaceful community response that day at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave. at E. Madison St., from 10-10:45 a.m., and at St. James Cathedral, 809 9th Ave. at Columbia St. There will be music, performers, and free food. Complete information at www.seattleOUTprotest.org.
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Q SQUARED BOOK GROUP TO DISCUSS AMERICAN STUDIES On Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m., at the Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave. E., the Q-Squared Book Group will discuss the book, American Studies, by Mark Merliss. This debut novel won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for First Fiction. Library Journal said, “Its simple, noble, graceful prose refreshes the very language, and its unsquinting portrayal of Gay men is searing and authentic. Merlis’s novel belongs to the best of contemporary literature, Gay or other.” Q-Squared Book Group is open to EMERALD CITY men who are interested in Gay literature and SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION always welcomes new members. For more SPRING LEAGUE UNDERWAY The Open Division Spring League is un- information, visit www.qsquared.org. derway every Sunday through June 21 (exBAILEY/COY HOSTS cept Memorial Day weekend) at the North PUBLICATION PARTIES SeaTac Park, S. 128th St. & 20th Ave. S., On Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m., Bailey/ SeaTac, WA (C Division Teams) and Celebration Park, 11th Pl. S. & S. 324th St. Coy Books, 414 Broadway E., will host a (1111 S. 324th St.), Federal Way (A, B & D publication party for Dani Cone, author of Division Teams). (Check website for pos- Tall, Skinny, Bitter: Notes from the Northsible rainout announcements and Saturday west Coffee Culture. Cone will bring coffee rainout day schedules.) Both fields are ac- from Fuel and pies from High Five Pies. cessible by public transit. For further infor- On Tuesday, June 23, at 7 p.m., Bailey/Coy mation, including teams, league sponsors Books will host a publication party for Giland schedule of play, visit www.emeraldci- lian Gaar, author of Rough Guide to Nirvana, which celebrates one of rock's greatest tysoftball.org. bands. MUSIC OF REMEMBRANCE BENT CAR GUYS IS BACK!! PRESENTS UNSILENCED! "We went through some tough times in the AT MOHAI On Sunday, June 14, at 6 p.m., at the Mu- past year, but we're back with a new, safe seum of History and Industry, 2700 24th website and are also on Facebook! If you're Ave. E., Music of Remembrance presents a car enthusiast and are looking for a GLBT the world premiere of Unsilenced!, a new car club, check us out. Our website is www. documentary by John Sharify, six-time bentcarguys.org or do a search for bentcarwinner of the Edward R. Murrow prize for guys on Facebook. "If you used to be a member, check out journalism. The hour-long film chronicles MOR’s first decade of performing and re- our new website! We'll be in the Pride Pacording Holocaust-related chamber music, rade this year and will also have a table at and focuses on MOR’s path-breaking work the Pride Festival, so look for us, or better commissioning new music from some of yet, join up so you can be in the parade with today’s leading composers. Eric Slocum, a us! Dues are $12 per year for a non-voting former KOMO anchorman, hosts this FREE membership and $24 per year for voting screening, followed by a Q&A with the Se- members. We've made it easy to join using attle Symphony’s Gerard Schwarz, produc- PayPal, or send payment to our PO Box. For er John Sharify, and MOR Artistic Director more information, contact our President, Mina Miller. www.musicofremembrance. Tom, at president@bentcarguys.org." org. LGBTQA YOUTH CONFERENCE FOR HOPE – IN SPOKANE GAY CITY HOSTS "CHATROOM" JULY 24-26 DROP-IN DISCUSSION GROUP Participation is expected from youth and On Monday, June 15, join Gay City's informal discussion group to chat about "Gay adults from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, is Good!" Meet at Gay City offices, 511 E. Montana, California, Alaska and Canada. In addition to a series of workshops for youth, Pike St. FREE. there will be workshops for teachers, leaders, community members, service providGSBA HOSTS ers and parents. An estimated 500 LGBTQ JUNE BUSINESS LUNCHEON WITH WEB MARKETING EXPERT individuals and straight allies are expected On Wednesday, June 17, from 11:30 a.m.- at this event to network, learn and support 1:30 p.m., join GSBA members and friends each other. For more information and to regfor lunch at the Red Lion Hotel, 1415 Fifth ister, visit www.odysseyyouth.org or call Ave. Keynote speaker, Matt Skallerud of 509-325-3637. Registration deadline is Pink Banana Media, a recognized leader in June 30. Sponsored by the Odyssey Youth web 2.0 marketing and digital media, will Center. discuss how to take advantage of current marketing trends and new media to grab the SEATTLE HOSTS NATIONAL maximum impact for your business. Cost CONFERENCE OF LGBTQ is $30-members, $35-nonmembers with ASIAN AMERICANS, advance reservations; $10 more at the door SOUTH ASIANS for walk-ins. For more information and to & PACIFIC ISLANDERS register, visit www.thegsba.org or call 206Seattle will be host to a national confer363-9188. ence for LGBTQ Asian American, South Asians and Pacific Islander on the weekDUNSHEE HOUSE end of August 14-16 at the University of GAY & LESBIAN BOOK CLUB Washington. Titled “Transgress, Transform, Come discuss the best of Gay and Les- Transcend,” the conference will showcase bian novels at the new Seattle Gay and Les- the diversity of the LGBTQ Asian Pacific bian Book Club. Join other book lovers on Islander experience and will expand the a drop-in basis every Wednesday at 6 p.m. capacity and ability of LGBT Asian Pacific at Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave. E. Come Islander activists and communities to orgaonly once or come every meeting. Each nize. Conference organizers have lined up month a different title will be discussed. The four keynote speakers and over 50 worktitle for June is Fun Home by Alison Bech- shops, panel discussions, caucuses, and del. For more information, call 206-322- cultural performances, which will address a 2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net. wide array of topics and issues. The event’s many programs will provide attendees opBORDER RIDERS portunities to network and to expand their MOTORCYCLE CLUB knowledge and skills in advocacy and comHOSTS WEEKEND RUN munity building. Registration fee is $100, TO GRANITE FALLS, WA with a reduced rate of $75 for presenters and On Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June people with limited income. Some scholar21, Border Riders Motorcycle Club will ships are available to assist attendees pay for hosts a weekend run and campout to Granite the cost of conference registration. RegistraFalls, WA. For more information on Border tion is available online at www.nqapia.org/ nc-2009.html.
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complimentary cocktails, appetizers and goodie swag bag. Purchase tickets from continued from page 3 Brown Paper Tickets at http://tinyurl.com/ pbmufy. www.brownpapertickets.com/ marriage equality; Travis Thomas of Real events/67814. Proceeds benefit DIFFA/SeChange, speaking on LGBT homelessness; attle. Benjamin Sheppard of Entre Hermanos, PRIDE WORSHIP SERVICE speaking on LGBT immigrants; Marsha AT MCC SEATTLE Botzer, founder of Ingersoll Gender CenOn Sunday, June 21, at 12:30 p.m., MCC ter, speaking on Transgender workers and ENDA, and Shaun Knittel, Gay veteran, Seattle hosts their annual pride worship speaking on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” 206- service in the Chapel at Temple de Hirsch 261-8110; OutFront.PrideAtWork@gmail. Sinai, 1441 16th Ave. (between E. Pike & E. Union Sts.). State Senator Fred Jarrett com. (D-Mercer Island) who is campaigning for King County Executive will speak briefly at “AN EVENING OF PRIDE” the service and join the congregation for a AT HALF PRICE BOOKS potluck dinner afterwards. “Join us to celeHONORING 40 YRS brate God’s Love for all persons are our anSINCE STONEWALL! On Friday, June 19, from 6-9 p.m., Half nual Pride Worship Service.” MCC is open Price Books on Capitol Hill, 115 Belmont to visits by all politicians and civil servants Ave. E., welcomes Anne Melle, honorary who share the concerns of the LGBT comGrand Marshal of this year’s Pride Parade, munity. www.mccseattle.org. and other special guests to discuss the LGBT “WHAT’S RIGHT WITH GAYS experience since Stonewall. Anne Melle, THESE DAYS??” Seattle PFLAG Treasurer, is dedicated to On Sunday, June 21, at 1 p.m., Gay City the advocacy of better living for the LGBT community. FREE. Sponsored by Half Price Health Project and Three Dollar Bill Cinema present What’s Right with Gays these Books and Seattle Out and Proud. Days??, a GCTV Short Film by Lonnie Tristan Renteria, at Northwest Film FoFROLIC AND rum, 1515 12th Ave. “We hear a lot about OUTDANCING AT the challenges facing our community, and CENTURY BALLROOM On Friday, June 19, come frolic with the the problems that many Gay men face. But sassy, classy cabaret artists of Century Ball- sometimes we dwell too much on the negaroom, 915 E. Pine St. Enjoy dinner starting tive! This film and following discussion at 6 p.m. and a Gay evening of dance, drag will look at the positive aspects of the Gay and striptease (see website for details) from community and how we as Gay men make 7:30-9 p.m., followed by Dustbowl OUT- the world a better place, with a few laughs Dancing Gay Night (two-step, swing and along the way!” FREE admission and free waltz), lesson at 9 p.m., dance from 9:30 popcorn. www.gaycity.org; www.seatp.m.-12:30 a.m. 21+. Cost $60-dinner and tlequeerfilm.org. cabaret; $25-cabaret; $5 Dustbowl OUT“FOR MY WIFE” Dancing. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballSCREENING AND FUNDRAISER room.com; 1-800-838-3006; www.brownOn Sunday, June 21, at 4 p.m., Northpapertickets.com/event/70025. west Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., will be screening for my wife… (www.formywife. GAY PRIDE MONTH info), an award winning documentary film FILM PROGRAM AT that humanizes the struggle for full LGBT SEATTLE ART MUSEUM In collaboration with Three Dollar Bill marriage equality through the story of Kate Cinema, SAM salutes Gay Pride Month Fleming and Charlene Strong. Admission is with three films by Derek Jarman. On Fri- $10. At 7 p.m., the Wildrose Tavern, 1021 E. day, June 19, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., SAM, 1300 First Ave. at University St., presents Pike St., will be hosting a fundraising event Wittgenstein in the Plestcheeff Auditorium. in support of the documentary. Charlene For complete details, visit www.seattleart- Strong, who will be one of the Seattle Pride museum.org. Tickets are $7 at the door. Parade’s Grand Marshals this year, will be Advance tickets for the 3-film series are in attendance to perform with her new band, $19-general or $17-SAM and Three Dol- Velvet Fingers. Also on the bill will be Deslar Bill Cinema members. 206-654-3121 or perado with their tribute to Linda Ronstadt. $6 donation to the film at the door. www.seattleartmuseum.org. If you attend the screening at the Northwest Film Forum, you will receive a wrist SEATTLE MEN’S CHORUS band that will get you into the fundraiser at UNPLUGGED CONCERT the Wildrose Tavern for FREE. WITH M-PACT Seattle Men’s Chorus presents an all a ARNALDO! cappella concert at the UW’s Meany Hall DRAG CHANTEUSE for the Performing Arts on Friday and SatPRESENTS urday, June 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and on SunC’EST SI BON! – day, June 21 at 2 p.m. Joining the SMC at A PRIDE CABARET Meany Hall will be the vocally stunning a TRIBUTE TO EARTHA KITT cappella sextet m-pact. Hear Sondheim On Sunday, June 21, Tuesday, June 23, and Schubert blend beautifully with Mendelssohn and Montoya. The repertoire for and Wednesday, June 24, Julia’s on BroadSMC Unplugged will cover lots of musical way, 300 Broadway E., presents 2008 New ground: from African anthems to barber- York Bistro Cabaret Award Winner Arnaldo! shop, and beyond. m-pact’s pop-jazz vocals Drag Chanteuse in C’est si Bon! – a Pride and unique sound make a perfect pairing of cabaret tribute to Eartha Kitt, with musitwo extraordinary vocal groups appealing to cal direction by Bob Bruneau and Kenny anyone who loves music. The SMC will also Coulter on percussion. Dinner seating is a present their concert sans m-pact on Satur- 6 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. $15 cover with 2 day, June 13, at 7:30 p.m., at McIntyre Hall drink minimum without dinner. Reservain Mount Vernon, WA. Tickets for Meany tions at 206-334-0513; www.brownpaperHall performances are on sale at www. tickets.com/event/69113. flyinghouse.org or 206-388-1400. Ticket LAUGH OUT LOUD prices range from $20-$55. Tickets for the COMEDY NIGHT FOR Mount Vernon concert are available at tickSAFE SCHOOLS COALITION eting.mcintyrehall.org or 360-416-7727. On Tuesday, June 23, the Safe Schools Coalition presents “Laugh OUT Loud,” a night DIFFA’S 4TH ANNUAL of comedy to benefit the Safe Schools CoaliOUT OF THE CLOSET tion. The event will be held at the Comedy FASHION EVENT On Saturday, June 20, join the Design In- Underground, 109 S. Washington St., doors dustries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIF- at 7:30 p.m., show from 8:30-10:30 p.m. FA/Seattle), at W Seattle, 1112 4th Ave., for This event is “all-ages,” meaning that alcoa great evening of hot men’s and women’s hol is served, everyone is carded and only fashions, cool cocktails, music and a rous- adults may purchase or drink alcohol. That ing celebration of diversity hosted by Syl- does NOT mean the comedy is necessarily via O’Stayformore. Doors at 7 p.m., show without profanity. Non-profit Comedy, the at 8-10 p.m. Tickets: $20 includes no host group of volunteer comedians who probar and complimentary appetizers; VIP vide the show, says, “Thoughtful, politicalParty (limited availability) $50 includes 2 ish comedy can still be foul-mouthed and
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potentially offensive.” Parents/guardians should use their own judgment. Tickets: $10 general advance, $12 at door; $5 youth advance, $6 at door. www.safeschoolscoalition.org. PRIDE IDOL AT R PLACE Pride Idol Finals competition on Tuesday, June 23, at 9:30 p.m., at R Place, 619 E. Pine St. Proceeds benefit Seattle Pride®. www. SeattlePrideIdol.com. MPOWERMENT PRESENTS "PRIDE LAUNCH 2009" A QUEER YOUTH DANCE PARTY On Thursday, June 25, from 8 p.m.-midnight, MPowerment presents a FREE Pride dance party for Queer youth, ages 22 and under, at The Sole Repair Shop, 1001 E. Pike St. (across from Neumos). Enjoy dancing and refreshments. FREE HIV testing and information will be available. For more information, visit www.lifelongaidsalliance. org/mpowerment; wwwyouthmpower.org. 2ND ANNUAL PRIDEFEAST BENEFIT FOR SEATTLE PRIDEFEST On Friday, June 26, eat at participating PrideFeast restaurants and a portion of your purchase will benefit The Pride Project. Seattle PrideFest, the post Pride Parade festival at Seattle Center, is produced by One Degree Events with help from the Pride Project. Visit www.pridefeast.com for details and participating restaurants. DUNSHEE HOUSE HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL PRIDE BARBECUE On Friday, June 26, from 5-10 p.m., Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave. E. (at E. Thomas St.), invites the LGBT community and friends to their 3rd Annual Pride Barbecue featuring the music of Purty Mouth, Renegaydes and DJ Soda Pop. There will be lots of traditional barbecue faves – burgers, hot dogs, salads, beer and other beverages – for your enjoyment. The cost is a $10 suggested donation and $20 with your choice of bottomless beers on tap. All proceeds benefit Dunshee House. www.dunsheehouse.org; 206-322-2584. FROLIC AND OUTDANCING AT CENTURY BALLROOM On Friday, June 26, come frolic with the sassy, classy cabaret artists of Century Ballroom, 915 E. Pine St. Enjoy dinner starting at 6 p.m. and a Gay evening of dance, drag and striptease (see website for details) from 7:30-9 p.m., followed by OUTDancing Gay Night (salsa, swing and dance favorites), lesson at 9:15 p.m., dance from 9:45 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 21+. Cost $60-dinner and cabaret; $25-cabaret; $10 OUTDancing. 206-324-7263; www.centuryballroom.com; 1-800-838-3006; www.brownpapertickets. com/event/70025. PRIDE SHABBAT 2009 On Friday, June 26, join the greater Seattle Jewish Community for Pride Shabbat 2009. The family-friendly service will be held at Congregation Kol HaNeshamah at Alki UCC, 6115 SW Hinds St., starting at 6 p.m., followed by an oneg reception (dietary laws
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observed). Pride Shabbat is a project of Bashert, the LGBTQ initiative of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle and their generous co-sponsors. For more information or to become an event co-sponsor, contact Jessica at 206-774-2251 or email Bashert@ JewishInSeattle.org. SHIFT PEER RECOVERY NETWORK BBQ AT MULTIFAITH WORKS On Friday, June 26, from 6-10 p.m., join SHIFT for a Pride weekend kick-off with food, fun and friends. The BBQ will be held at Multifaith Works, 115 16th Ave. at E. Fir St. FREE. For more information, email Chris@gaycity.org. SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network is a multi-agency collaboration that provides administrative, emotional, and supervisory support for LGBTQ volunteers and clients in the Seattle/King County area who are struggling with drug/alcohol abuse and addiction issues. www.multifaith.org. FREEDOM SOCIALIST PARTY FORUM TO DISCUSS GAY RIGHTS AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY On Friday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Socialist Party hosts a forum at New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S., on “Gay Rights and the Democratic Party.” $3 door donation; enjoy $6 tasty snack plates. For rides, childcare or work exchanges, please call three days in advance. Bring nonperishable food donations for the local food bank. For more information, call 206-722-2453 or email fspseattle@mindspring.com. GAY PRIDE MONTH FILM PROGRAM AT SEATTLE ART MUSEUM In collaboration with Three Dollar Bill Cinema, SAM salutes Gay Pride Month with three films by Derek Jarman. On Friday, June 26, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., SAM, 1300 First Ave. at University St., presents The Angelic Conversation in the Plestcheeff Auditorium. For complete details, visit www.seattleartmuseum.org. Tickets are $7 at the door. Advance tickets for the 3-film series are $19-general or $17-SAM and Three Dollar Bill Cinema members. 206654-3121 or www.seattleartmuseum.org. DIGNITY SEATTLE’S 21ST ANNUAL PRIDE WEEK BREAKFAST On Saturday, June 27, from 8 a.m.-noon, Dignity/Seattle will host their annual Pride Week Breakfast at Central Lutheran Church, 1710 11th Ave. For $7 per person, enjoy allyou-can-eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, melon, orange juice, coffee and tea. Also purchase raffle tickets – 5 for $5 – to win goods, gift certificates and services from local GLBTfriendly merchants and donors. Dignity/Seattle is also collecting old cell phones and used inkjet cartridges at the event. Proceeds, after expenses, will benefit Bailey-Boushay House, Multifaith Works and Dignity/Seattle. Volunteers needed for Friday evening set-up and cooks, dishwashers and clean-up crews on Saturday. www.dignityseattle.org; 206-325-7314. see pride events page 16
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2009 Nissan Titan Pro-4X by J.T. Hills SGN Contributing Writer Top • Powerful 5.6-liter V8 • Pro-4X off-road capabilities • Eight-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system Bottom • Front end indistinguishable from Armada SUV • Side impact seat mounted and side curtain airbags are a $900 option Nissan’s full-size pickup, the Titan, was first introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a 2004 model. The conception, development and engineering of the Titan was all done
primarily in North America, and produced at Nissan’s facility in Canton, Mississippi. After some exterior and interior updates in 2008, the 2009 Titan is relatively unchanged. For 2009, new equipment packages are added, including the Max Utility Package that combines some of the most popular towing and bed utility features. The Titan XW receives a matte black finish for the grille and a body-color front bumper. Nissan will cease producing the Titan at its Mississippi assembly plant in 2010. The next-generation Titan will be based on the Dodge Ram platform and will likely feature Dodge power train components. After spending a week with the 2009 Nissan Titan 4x4 Pro-4X, I’ve assimilated, corrugated, encapsulated, conjugated, and insinuated my own observations, and here they are:
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I love trucks – even more, I love big trucks Full-size pickup trucks have gotten a bad rap ever since gas went above $4 a gallon a year or so ago. A vehicle that only gets 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway suddenly gets very expensive to drive, not to mention the environmental impact. The economics of owning one suddenly went from a drivable fashion statement to its roots: a utilitarian vehicle. You can’t really haul yard waste or tow a boat in a Prius. When your lifestyle demands it, the 2009 Nissan Titan 4x4 Pro-4x provides a compelling option in the pickup truck field. For one, it looks like a great big Tonka truck; the styling goes directly to the kid in you (the kid that likes to play with trucks). Nissan completely outfitted the Titan Pro-4x with all the toys, bells, and whistles for those who like to play in a big sandbox. The Nissan Titan comes with a 317 hp 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V-8 with 385 lbft. of torque and a 9,500 lb towing capacity. True, it’s not the industry leader when it comes to towing, and it’s merely competitive when it comes to payload capacity in its class. Where the Titan becomes really competitive is in its horsepower, torque, and offroad capabilities. The Titan Pro-4x also has a rugged, youthful look that you just can’t get out of a Ford F150 without a lot of expensive aftermarket add-ons. Oh, and it’s the “toys” or equipment packages that make it all the more fun for thousands less than a comparably equipped domestic brand. I loved the big leather appointed-captain’s chairs, the eight-speaker Rockford Fosgate sound system, and the multiple cup holders. The Titan sure drives like a truck. There’s nothing sophisticated about that. It has its charm, and if gas spikes again you’ll be reworking your budget, but if your job and lifestyle require the purchase, it’s well worth looking at. Oh, and someone said I looked butch driving it – before I opened my mouth
Technical Features: • 317 hp 5.6-liter 32-valve Endurance V-8 • Five-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode • Independent double wishbone front suspension and Dana axles • Solid rear Dana axle • Speed sensitive power assisted rack and pinion steering • Two-speed transfer case with Hi, Lo, Lo lock • Electronic 4x4 mode switch • Electronic locking rear differential • Four-wheel vented disc brakes • Four-wheel anti-lock braking system • Electronic brake distribution • 28 gallon fuel tank and 6’ 7” cargo bed • 18” alloy wheels Safety Features • Nissan advanced airbag system • Tire pressure monitoring system Interior Features • Rear sonar system • Multiple 12-volt DC power outlets • Front captain’s chairs • Eight-way power drivers seat • Power adjustable pedals • Standard AC/ power windows, door locks • Steering wheel mounted cruise control and audio controls • Six-disc in dash CD changer Optional Features • Floor mats ($125) • Driver’s Convenience Package: leather appointed seats, four-way power front passenger seat, 350 watt Rockford Fosgate eight-speaker sound system with subwoofer and center speaker, Bluetooth, XM Satellite Radio, Homelink, heated exterior mirrors ($2,650) • Pro-4x Side Airbag Package: Side impact seat mounted and curtain airbags system, vehicle dynamic control, and brake assist ($900) • Pro-4x Technology Package: Nissan Navigation and 7” LCD display ($1,800) • Pro-4x Utility Package: factory applied spray-on bed liner, Utilitrak cannel system with four adustable tie-down cleats, tailgate lighting with 12-volt power, Class IV integrated received hitch, seven-pin wiring harness, trailer brake pre-wiring, power/heated extendable mirrors ($1,250) • Sliding bed extender ($280)
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GLSEN’s GSA recognition ceremony by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Washington held their annual Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Network Reception and Recognition Ceremony from 6-9 p.m. at The Bush School on June 5. GLSEN is an educational organization which creates safe schools for all LGBT people and is the nation’s leading organization in bringing together a wide variety of people who actively care about ending homophobia in the schools. The Washington GSA is an organization created to help connect public and private GSA-based clubs and other community groups throughout Washington State. The students involved develop leadership skills and help to rebuild peer support through programs, workshops, and training. Each year, the GLSEN Washington board members and volunteers gather under the direction of GLSEN WA Executive Director Robert Raketty for a recognition ceremony. Friday’s ceremony included a reception, music by pianist John Sanders, a silent auction to raise money for the organization, and most importantly, an awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding youth and adult volunteers who made a difference in Washington GSA networks. Sen. Ed Murray (D-WA) was on hand to fulfill the role of keynote speaker. The senator told the audience if you want to find out where you are going, you have to find out where you’ve been, in order to know where you are. “If I look back at my beginning in LGBT politics in 1987 and 1988, HIV/AIDS took everyone’s energy, a Bush was in the White House, and we were losing our fight for equality,” Murray said. “Today’s movements have been about marriage and military, the two things Gay people were against in 1969 – that shows you how far the movement has come.” Murray reminded the adults in the audience about the importance of being a positive LGBT role model. He praised LGBT youth for their social networking skills, saying it is revolutionizing the movement and bringing energy. “The young people are bringing energy to the movement. This is a LGBTQ political movement that is young – it’s been many years since I’ve seen that” said Murray. GLSEN Washington presented eight awards this year. Lambda Legal was awarded the Community Involvement Organization Award for going above and beyond to help out their community. Mt. Si High School in Snoqualmie, WA was awarded with the Most Inspirational GSA Award for overcoming the most adversity in order to receive the recognition they rightly deserve. Mt. Si also took home the GSA of the Year Award as well. The GSA Advisor of the Year Award went to Kris Cameron of Wenatchee High School. The Rob Goldsworthy Outstanding Educator of the Year Award was given to Charisa Moore, an educator at Bainbridge Island High School. This year’s Most Inspirational GSA Member Award went to two Woodinville High School students, Hannah Kleppinger and Sarah Brandenstein, for outstanding student leadership.
The Community Person of the Year Award is John Brett from Wenatchee Valley PFLAG for showing courage for the work they do. Brett choked up as he told the audience, “It’s really heartening to see young students who are out and helping to make schools and the community a safer place.” This year’s GSA Leader of the Year is 18-year-old Lucas Kullhanek from Eastmont High School, East Wenatchee. Kullhanek received the award for showing dedication to his GSA chapter by putting in a lot of time and effort to achieve their goals. “It’s been a long journey,” said Kullhanek, who came out when he was 16 years old and formed his school’s first GSA in 2007. “I didn’t receive too much opposition from my peers, it was more from some administrators and counselors. Mostly the GSA idea was well received, and we have around 10 active members.” Kullhanek said that he hopes the need for a GSA is gone in 10 years, adding, “I don’t think that will happen just yet – we’ve still got to expand to more schools in Eastern Washington.” The ceremony and auction went off without a hitch. Robert Raketty thanked the volunteers and sponsors who made the evening possible. Everyone, regardless of occupation or sexual orientation, is welcome to get involved with GLSEN. The organization currently has board positions open. For more information about GLSEN Washington or for donation inquiries, visit www.glsenwa. org.
biological sex. The case in question, Pietrangelo v. Gates, originally Cook v. Gates, was brought by 12 former members of the U.S. Military discharged under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The district court dismissed the suit for a failure to state a claim and the plaintiffs appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Last year, the appeals court affirmed the district court’s ruling. Army Capt. James Pietrangelo, one of the 12 named in the original lawsuit, on his own subsequently appealed his case to the U.S. Supreme Court by filing a petition for a writ of certiorari. This week, the Supreme Court refused to hear his case. The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, issued a statement Monday saying the Supreme Court’s decision underscored the need for swift action by President Obama and Congress to repeal this discriminatory law. The Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, an organization that provides legal council and funding to servicemembers being investigated under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, vowed to press ahead with efforts to reverse the policy. “What happened today puts the ball back into the court of Congress and the White House to repeal the law, and that’s where we think it should be right now,” said Kevin Nix, spokesman for the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. Nix said there are no objective studies showing unit cohesion, morale and order are harmed by openly Gay
people. It is estimated that 65,000 Gay men and women currently serve on active duty. “Times have changed. … fast-forward 16 years,” Nix said. “The servicemembers in Iraq and Afghanistan – their attitudes toward Gay people are very different than [the attitudes of] some retired generals in their 50s and 60s who served in the 20th century. It’s a different world.” Nix may be right. A 2009 Gallup Poll released June 8 shows conservatives shift in favor of openly Gay servicemembers, and weekly churchgoers also show a doubledigit increase in support from 2004. According to the poll, Americans are six percentage points more likely than they were four years ago to favor allowing openly Gay men and Lesbian women to serve in the military, 69% to 63%. While liberals and Democrats remain the most supportive, the biggest increase in support has been among conservatives and weekly churchgoers – up 12 and 11 percentage points, respectively. That essentially equates to repealing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. During last year’s campaign, President Barack Obama pledged to overturn the policy, but he has made no specific move to do so since taking office in January. Meanwhile, the White House has said it will not stop Gays and Lesbians from being dismissed from the military – a direct contradiction to Obama’s campaign promise. To date, it is estimated that more than 12,500 service men and women have been discharged under the policy, including more than 200 since Obama took office.
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responsibility for more than $40,000 in interest and penalties. If SOAP does not pay on schedule, the City reserves the right to collect the full amount. “I’m elated! This was a long time coming, but good things are worth waiting for,” SOAP Board member Jon Mejia told SGN. The suit was filed on March 23 this year on the instruction of Seattle Center Productions Director John Merner. According to Mejia, plans are already in the works to raise the money to pay off the settlement. SOAP has created special “Show Up With Pride” buttons, which are available on their website and at the Parade. “100% of the proceeds will go to pay this
debt,” Mejia says. “The whole point of the negotiations was to find a doable solution,” he explained. “I’m very confident we can pay it off.” SOAP no longer produces the Pride event at Seattle Center, which is now run by a private promoter. Since 2006, the Pride Parades produced by SOAP have all shown a profit. “Pride 2009 will be bigger and better than ever,” Mejia promises. “We expect record crowds. It will be an amazing Pride.” Seattle Center Communications Director Deborah Daoust told SGN, “We’re really pleased that SOAP and the City Law Department have reached a resolution. … There was goodwill on both sides to reach a solution that works for everybody.” SOAP has contended that they were attempting to negotiate a settlement with Seattle Center even before the City’s suit was filed, and they did, in fact, pay down their debt to the Center by almost $10,000. Asked if the settlement could have come about without resorting to a lawsuit, Daoust said, “There was a delinquency there, and it went through the regular collections process. Seattle Center and the Law Department determined this was the best course.” As previously reported in SGN, City Attorney Tom Carr has denied any role in deciding to sue SOAP, which he maintains was entirely up to Seattle Center. Carr told SGN he was “pleased to get a settlement that works for both sides.”
“My experience has been that you sometimes have to bring things to a head in order to get to a resolution,” Carr continued. “Most civil lawsuits are resolved prior to litigation, as this one was.” Asked about SOAP’s approach to negotiations with the City, Mejia said simply, “We had counsel and we followed counsel’s advice.” Mejia also took the opportunity to address SOAP’s critics in the community. “I want to say something to the critics,” he told SGN. “I’ve been on the board since December 2008, and I’ve gotten to know the board members who have been here since 2006. They are incredibly hardworking and dedicated. It’s easy to be critical, but try doing the work. Come and volunteer, then talk.”
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ation is part of an ongoing investigation and detectives are still processing evidence collected during the raid. According to Sara Jean Green, a Seattle Times staff reporter, a man on the scene was overheard saying those arrested “were just playing poker.” “I know this is no whore spot and I know it’s no crack spot. This is a bit much,” he said as he surveyed the scene. The man declined to give his name to the reporter. “People are going to jail – good people with good jobs.” Various media outlets around the city all seem to point towards the same conclusion: illegal gambling. Information posted on CHS Capitol Seattle Blog said the vice squad bust shut down a secret card room and a saloon that had been operating at 11th and E. Pike for “several years.” The information was provided by a former employee of the illegal casino, who asked to remain anonymous citing fears that he will be connected to the activities and arrested. He said he worked at the business, a place late-night gamblers referred to as “the speakeasy.” Allegedly the man used to man the door or sliding glass window where would-be gamblers presented the password required to gain entrance. The man refused to identify the owner but did say that customers included a “high-profile DJ” that was among those arrested Thursday morning. The man said he was no longer an employee but continued to frequent the place, just days before the bust.
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RAINBOW WOMEN’S HEALTH FAIR AT GILDA’S CLUB WITH FREE MAMMOGRAMS On Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Gilda’s Club Seattle and the YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish will co-host the 11th annual Rainbow Women’s Health Fair at Gilda’s Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway at E. Union St., to address the health needs of Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender women. The health fair will feature educational speakers, some health services, and community organizations sharing a range of health information from early detection of breast cancer to overall health. The YWCA Women’s Health Outreach Program will be offering FREE mammograms at the health fair to income-eligible people, 40 and older. For an appointment, call 206-436-8623 or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org. LAMBERT HOUSE “SUMMER OF LOVE” PRIDE CELEBRATION On Saturday, June 27, from noon-midnight, Lambert House, Greater Seattle’s Community Center for LGBTQ Youth, ages 11-22, 1818 15th Ave., will be hosting events and various happenings throughout the day – including live band performances, a BBQ, and dancing – plus a sleepover on Saturday night (permission forms required for sleepover) with breakfast Sunday morning from 8-10 a.m. 206-322-2515; www. lamberthouse.org. SEATTLE PRIDE CRUISE On Saturday, June 27, join Seattle Pride party-goers for Seattle’s hottest floating T-dance on a 4 hour Argosy Cruise aboard the MV Spirit of Seattle with light meal, hot DJ’d music and drag entertainment. Boarding at 5 p.m. at Argosy Cruises, Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way, cruise from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets: $50 until June 1, $60 after June 1, $65 dockside (if available). www. cruiseyT.com; 604-551-BOAT. Proceeds benefit Seattle Out and Proud. CAPITOL HILL PRIDE FESTIVAL On Saturday, June 27, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the Capitol Hill Community Council presents the new Capitol Hill Pride Festival 2009 on Broadway between E. John St. and
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