Seattle Gay News
Issue 10, Volume 45, March 10, 2017
Arts & Entertainment
Don’t Resist ArtsWests’ Milk Like Sugar !
Moisture Festival of Comedy/Varietè returns March 16-April 9
(l) Jay O’Leary as Talisha and Allyson Lee Brown as Annie in Milk Like Sugar – Photo by John McLellan
by Paul Torres SGN A&E Writer MILK LIKE SUGAR ARTSWEST March 2-25 As ArtsWest’s Milk Like Sugar opens, we see a huge wall of graffiti with words like soul, flourish, prosper, resist, rebel, break free, fight, love, and vision painted on it. This sets up a truly astounding produc-
tion. Let’s break it down. Rebel: On the eve of her sixteenth birthday, Annie, a splendid Allyson Lee Brown in a breakout performance, is hanging out with her girlfriends Talisha or simply “T”, fascinatingly performed by Jay O’Leary, and Margie, wonderfully played by Nassee MILK LIKE SUGAR page 5
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The Moisture Festival of Comedy/Varietè running March 16 through April 9 is turning 14, attracting an abundance of high quality and high-energy comedy/varietè acts, as well as continuing the festival’s unique brand of burlesque shows. The Moisture Festival’s varietè shows feature a rapid succession of acts showcasing comedy alongside awe-inspiring physical and mental dexterity, with poignant
moments of strength and delicate beauty to make audiences laugh, wonder, shake their heads in disbelief and truly appreciate how live entertainment can exhilarate and bring real joy. A live show band propels each performance. Varietè has its roots in the Music Halls see MOISTURE FEST page 13
Pacific MusicWorks Oscar takeaways gives joyful performance Six random thoughts of Handel’s arias for tenor concerning the 89th Annual Academy Awards
Artistic Director Stephen Stubbs – Photo courtesy of americanhandelfestival.org Writer and Director Barry Jenkins of Moonlight holds up the Best Picture Oscar in front of host Jimmy Kimmel (rear) as he stands with Producer Adele Romanski (R) at the 89th Academy Awards on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood – Photo by Lucy Nicholson / Reuters
by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer It’s been almost two weeks since the craziest Academy Awards showcase in the
history of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (MPAA), and ever since La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz see OSCAR TAKEAWAYS page 6
by Sharon Cumberland SGN Contributing Writer PACIFIC MUSICWORKS “HANDEL’S TENOR: BEARD’S BEAUTIES” NORDSTROM RECITAL HALL BENAROYA HALL February 26
Pacific MusicWorks has become justly famous for its flawless performances of baroque music. Every concert is not only a joy to the ear, but a feast for the eyes as the splendid sixteen-person orchestra – whose violinists and woodwind players stand throughout each performance – move and sway to the see MUSICWORKS page 4
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Depeche Mode, Lea Michelle headed to Seattle by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer If you wore black clothes in high school and came off a little bit freakish, chances are you went home and listened to Depeche Mode. They were music gods back in the ’80s and ’90s, one of the most worshipped new wave bands by the Goth crowd. “People Are People” got me hooked when I heard it on the radio, and the next thing you know I was scouring every record store where I lived to buy their music. Depeche Mode attracted a mass Gay following; every Gay guy I met in college and soon thereafter was a fan of the group, whose other hits include “Personal Jesus,” “Enjoy the Silence,” “Strangelove” and my personal favorite, “Everything Counts.” The legendary British act, led by the alwaysinteresting David Gahan, has included Seattle on the Fall 2017 North American leg of its “Global Spirit Tour,” scheduled to appear October 21 at Key Arena. They’re also playing Portland two days later, October 23 at Moda Center. Tickets to see Depeche Mode live are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets, or charge by phone at 1-800745-3000. Lea Michelle is making her headlining concert debut in Seattle this spring with a May 8 performance at the Moore Theatre. The stage and television actress, known for her work on the Emmy-winning series “Glee,” has released two albums on her own, 2014’s Louder and the forthcoming Places, which is expected to come out later this year, although a specific date has yet to be announced. It’s uncertain whether Michelle will only perform her material at the Moore, or if she’ll incorporate songs from her Broadway work (Spring Awaken-
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ing, etc.) and “Glee” covers onto the set list. What is certain is that she’s a very talented vocalist, so she’ll definitely be belting out some tunes when she arrives to the Emerald City in a couple of months. Tickets to experience Lea Michelle in concert, priced at $50.25 (GA Balcony) and $60.25-$70.25 (Reserved) are available online at Ticketmaster.com, in person at the Paramount box office, or they may also be purchased by phone at 1-800-745-3000. For more information, visit STGPresents.org. Other new shows to announce are Lupe Fiasco at the Neptune Theatre on April 28, The Jesus & Mary Chain at The Showbox SoDo on May 23, Father John Misty at the Paramount Theatre on May 24, Ween at Marymoor Park on July 2, The Revolution (Prince’s band) at The Showbox Market on July 15 and Portugal. The Man at the Paramount Theatre on July 20. Also, the Charlie Puth concert from last year that was post-
poned due to illness has been rescheduled for July 9 at Key Arena. You’ll be glad to know that Seattle folk act Fleet Foxes has regrouped, after a sixyear break in which some of the members individually launched side projects, and are releasing a new 11-track album titled Crack Up that features the leadoff single “Third of May / Ōdaigahara.” The last album Fleet Foxes put out was 2011’s Helplessness Blues, a critically acclaimed recording that earned the band a Grammy nomination. An upcoming tour is already in the works. Finally, RIP to singer-songwriter and record label executive Tommy Page, who helped launch the careers of Green Day, Josh Groban, Michael Buble and Alanis Morissette, before releasing his own material, including the charttopping hit “I’ll Be Your Everything.” Page is survived by his husband Charlie and three children.
Ann Wilson rocks out blissfully at the Moore
earliest shows. After a short break, the Seattle native returned donning a black dress with a patterned long jacket and sang “A Million Miles” from Heart’s 2012 album Fanatic and put her own spin on The Animals’ “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” not to mention a performance of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” that brought the house down. But it was her stirring delivery of “Alone” that got a standing ovation and loud cheers from the whole audience, ditto for a swingy, acoustic rendition of “Crazy on You” that closed out the main set. For an encore, Wilson got the theater on its feet again with a rock-soul version of Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth” and gorgeously sang “All I Want to Do is Make Love to You,” which she confessed to not liking at first, though the ballad became one of Heart’s most memorable hits. Similar to Stevie Nick’s current tour, Ann Wilson is performing shows with music that she wants to do, not pressured to do the songs that made her a household name. She’s done all that, and she’ll do it again. But this time it was Wilson being Wilson, and she performed a terrific concert that fans were glad not to have missed. Her hometown show at the Moore Theatre served as the tour kick off and it continues with appearances in Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Charleston, South Carolina.
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer ANN WILSON MOORE THEATRE March 8 If the Moore Theatre had windows, Ann Wilson would have blown them out on Wednesday night. The lead singer of Heart belted out classic hits from the group, some from her solo work and several well-known covers, promptly going on stage at 8pm on the dot and performing for two hours with about a five-minute intermission and wardrobe change. Wilson opened with a fiery redo of The Who’s “The Real Me,” then ripped into a high voltage rendition of “Barracuda” backed by an impressive four-piece band. Wearing a red pleated dress with gold embroidery, a black overcoat and black tights, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer practically had the crowd eating out of her hand from the beginning. In fact, some fans kept yelling out to her, saying “I love you, Ann!” during every single song break. She sang a slower version of “What About Love” that gave me chills and wailed on a number called “Fool No More” that was written a year ago. A bluesy cover of “I Put a Spell on You” featured those distinct mighty pipes of the 66 year-old artist. Wilson told everyone that she had “A lot of memories from this place,” referring to the Moore Theatre, where I can only assume Heart performed some of its
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Stevie Nicks and The Pretenders rock out magnificently in Portland by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer STEVIE NICKS W/THE PRETENDERS MODA CENTER – PORTLAND, OR February 28 Wherever Stevie Nicks goes, so do her fans. This explains why hundreds of Seattleites, myself included, made the threehour trip down to Portland to see the rock queen perform just two months after she played here in the Emerald City. Some of those fans stayed at my hotel and together we giddily made our way to the show together, having never ever met before, though we shared a common obsession for the same artist. The set list for the Portland performance, part of a twenty-city extension to last year’s successful “24 Karat Gold Tour,” was identical to Nicks’ appearance in Seattle, although she was a bit chattier at the Moda Center, telling longer stories about some of the songs she’d written in her early days. Interestingly, she forgot key pieces to those stories in several instances, or at least retold them differently to the PDX crowd. Still, she was completely in her element and took the audience on a journey of her career and personal life, unloading a mix of classic hits and rarities from her solo albums and the Fleetwood Mac catalog. Nicks opened with “Gold and Braid,” from 1981’s Bella Donna album, and then sang a true fan favorite, “If Anyone Falls” from her sophomore effort The Wild Heart as a multi-colored backdrop with images of dancers lit up the stage. “After you get to be a certain age, you can do anything you really want,” Nicks said to a cheering audience. This was after she informed everyone packed into the basketball arena that this particular tour was different than all the others, in that each song was hand-picked and some of them had never even been performed live until the last few months. Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders, who are booked on this second leg of the tour as they were on the previous run of dates, sang Tom Petty’s lines on “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around,” flubbing part of the first verse because Nicks made her
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gorgeous harmonies they produce. This is a genre that needs to be seen as well as heard to get the full impact of its drama. The recent concert of tenor arias by George Frederick Handel at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall was a perfect illustration of the visual dimension of baroque music. Led by the Grammy award-winning team of Artistic Director Stephen Stubbs and tenor Aaron Sheehan, the orchestra treated its audience to two of Handel’s “Concerti Grossi” and a rich collection of arias written for tenor James Beard, who performed in Handel’s oratorios from 1734 onward. You can close your eyes as you listen to Pacific MusicWorks and hear a great concert, or, with eyes open, you can see a live performance of music that exceeds any recording in its immediacy and controlled spontaneity. The delighted audience in Nordstrom Recital Hall was all eyes and ears as “Beard’s Beauties” (the “beauties” being beautiful arias) were embodied as
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(l) Stevie Nicks with Pretenders lead Chrissie Hynde – Photo courtesy of pinimg.com
laugh. “I love her so much!” Hynde yelled out at the end, dressed sharply in tight denims, boots, T-shirt and blazer. “Gypsy” was flawless and featured Nicks twirling in circles on stage in her trademark shawl, much to the sheer excitement and joy of fans, some who brought their own shawls and twirled wherever they found room. Speaking of shawls, Nicks performed the title track of Bella Donna wearing the exact same shawl that appears on the album cover, confessing that she paid $2,000 for it over three decades ago,
but never dared tell her mother how much it cost because her mom was very frugal. “If you divide thirty-five years into $2,000,” said Nicks, “this was a very good deal.” “New Orleans,” a love letter to the Louisiana city following Hurricane Katrina, was heartfelt and beautiful, while “Moonlight,” which Nicks wrote after watching the first couple of movies from the Twilight movie series, was performed with the rock icon wearing a gorgeous, ankle-length white fur coat; otherwise she stuck to her usual all-
Handel’s own audience saw them, with all the visual fascination of facial expression, body language, and manual dexterity. Some selections were very familiar, such as four pieces from “The Messiah” (1741), while others were either less familiar to a general audience or available only on recordings. For instance, “Alexander’s Feast” (1736) and “Ode for St. Cecelia’s Day” (1739) are wonderful vocal dramas about conflict and music-making – pieces that I listen to regularly – but I’ve never heard a single aria from either work sung live until this concert. Likewise, there was a long sequence of arias included from Samson (1732), a rarely produced oratorio, but the first that Handel wrote for a tenor leading role. I was fortunate to hear it sung by Jon Vickers when Samson was mounted by the Metropolitan Opera in 1986. It was a moody, abstract production about Samson’s post-Delilah downfall, when he prays for the strength to destroy the pagan temple. Yet these days, apart from an occasional church solo, I haven’t heard any of this great oratorio sung live. Consequently, PMW’s selection of seven of Handel’s richly dramatic tenor pieces from Samson was
more than welcome – it was a reminder of a great genre of music that should be revived more often and more completely. Aaron Sheehan is familiar to PMW regulars for his terrific performance in Gluck’s Orpheé et Eurydice in 2015. What I then called his “beautiful, ringing vocal tones in the haute-contre tradition” were on full display in this challenging collection of arias. Without overacting in a concert setting, Sheehan’s body language – covering the defiance and recklessness of Alexander the Great to the despair and pathos of Samson – was in perfect visual tune with his passionate, controlled singing. Together with PMW’s orchestral liveliness and precision the music was fairly sculpted in a concert of movement as well as sound. I only wish we could have heard more from each of Handel’s works, since all are narratives that have story lines. What we had were snapshots that only made me long for the complete dramas. Enough can’t be said for Tekla Cunningham, first violin and Orchestra Director, who conducts with head, eyes, and even eyebrows as she plays. She is a consummate musician whose flowing solos and musical
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black attire. “Stand Back,” of course, got the entire venue on its feet, played energetically with a colorfully illuminated stage that almost looked like a huge jukebox. It was an extended version that found Nicks again twirling around in a black shawl with gold stars and moons pasted onto it. There were fans of all ages and backgrounds at the Moda Center, from Gay men who’ve followed Nicks the entire length of her career to young girls who’ve just discovered her from their parents, or possibly even their grandparents. Many women wore gypsy-themed hats to the show, or lacy frilly dresses, and about half the fans were holding transparent bags with merchandise they’d just purchased, from Tshirts to tote bags to wall posters. “Gold Dust Woman” was mystical and sounded as good as any time it’s ever been performed by Fleetwood Mac over the years. The main set closed out with a lush rendition of “Edge of Seventeen,” as Nicks belted out the number in front of a large black screen with cutouts of flapping white doves, but it later displayed vintage pics of Prince, who she collaborated with on “Stand Back.” She returned to the stage and performed a pair of classics, “Rhiannon” and “Landslide.” By this time, it appeared Nicks was running late, so she didn’t intro either song with a story and just played them, bowing to the audience at the finale with her full band and backup singers. Another incredible concert by this much beloved legend had come to a close. A bucket list show for many fans, she delivered a performance they’ll surely be talking about in the future. The Pretenders jammed for about an hour before Nicks went on, doing all of their big hits, including “Back on the Chain Gang,” “I’ll Stand by You,” “Brass in Pocket,” “My City Was Gone” and “Don’t Get Me Wrong.” “I’m fucking available!” said the dusty tinted and tousled-haired Hynde when an audience member proposed to her. “I don’t see why not.” The “24 Karat Gold Tour” continues through early April with appearances in Austin, Orlando, Baltimore, Indianapolis, Newark and New York.
gestures are a joy to watch. Stephen Stubbs, with his baroque guitar and lute, added the light texture that shimmered through the music like sparkling crystals. My partner’s favorite player of the evening was Nate Helgeson, whose exciting, dramatic bassoon was matched by his emphatic body language. I was fascinated by Adam Pearl on the harpsichord and organ, whose alert, restrained continuo provided the solid floor supporting the whole enterprise. Seattle audiences are hugely fortunate to have Pacific MusicWorks in town, anchoring an evergrowing community of early music performers and audiences. Next up from this great organization is their annual collaboration with the UW School of Music and Chamber Singers to perform a baroque opera. This year’s work is Henry Purcell’s marvelous, dramatic English opera, Dido and Aeneas. We’ve seen this work performed at Meany Hall some years ago when Mark Morris brought his great dance version. Now experience it as Purcell’s own audiences might have seen it. Tickets are on sale now for their April 29 & 30 performances. http://www.pacificmusicworks.org/
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Spectrum Dance Theater’s “Rambunctious” series shines light on “The Immigrants” and ended with all eleven dancers. The men and women dancers wore costumes in the style of traditional Chinese robes. The second act opened with “Not From Here,” featuring music composed by Iranian-born Gity Razaz, with five dancers wearing skin-colored body suits. The program closed with “August 1, 1966,” with the music of “String Quartet No. 4,” a piece composed by Russian-born Yevgeniy Sharlat. The work chronicles and reflects on that horrific day in 1966 when Charles Whitman shot 49 people from the University of Texas at Austin clock tower. The composition “August 1, 1966” was commissioned by Texas Performing Arts to accompany this work by choreographer Donald Byrd. The dance premiered at the University of Texas at Austin last November followed by its Seattle premiere last week. To learn more about Spectrum Dance Theater, visit https://spectrumdance.org/ To learn more about the composers whose work accompanied Donald Byrd’s dances in this program simply Google their names.
by MK Scott SGN Contributing Writer SPECTRUM DANCE THEATER “RAMBUNCTIOUS ITERATION #3: THE IMMIGRANTS” CORNISH PLAYHOUSE March 2-5 Seattle’s prestigious Spectrum Dance Theater lead by nationally-celebrated choreographer Donald Byrd addressed the current topic of “Immigrants” last week in the third iteration of their “Rambunctious” series. The dances, all choreographed by Donald Byrd, are set to music composed by American classical composers who are Americans but not native born. The production focuses on immigrants coming from Mexico, the Middle East, Cuba and China, places that America has sometimes been at odds with or that are part of the current debate on immigration. The music and costumes, as well as the movement, tell the story. The informal evening had Byrd himself introducing the pieces and answering questions from the audience. The music was performed by a string quartet, piano, percussion and even a harmonica and a kazoo. The first dance was called “While He Was Away” and featured music composed by the Cuban-born Tania Leon. The costumes worn by twelve dancers were bright and colorful and it was refreshing to see some same-sex pairings.
MK Scott is a Seattle-based arts blogger. Check out his blog at outviewonline.com Nia Amina and Andrew Pontius in “Paraphrase”– Photo courtesy of Jazzy Photo
In “Paraphrase,” with music by the Mexican-born, Max Lifchitz, four dancers wore costumes of black and white.
“Roaming Ghosts,” with music by China-born Tan Dun, consisted of eight movements that included five solos, two duets,
CORRECTION SGN ’s review of The Pajama Game had two incorrect attributions Editor: Hello! Though I appreciate the personal shout-out and your upbeat review of our show, [“Winning the Pajama Game” (regarding the 5th Avenue Theatre’s recent production of The Pajama Game) SGN,
February 24, 2017] it should be noted for the public that the number “Steam Heat,” the incredible dancing within, and the adorable character voice of that female supporting role were provided by Taryn Darr playing Mae, not by me as Poopsie. I always hope to give as delightful a performance as does Ms.
Darr, but alas, it is not in this show. (It should also be noted that, while Mr. [Allen] Fitzpatrick is a treasured fixture on Seattle stages, he is most certainly enjoying his tour with The Little Mermaid and not tap dancing in our production here at home. Greg Allen, initially mentioned as playing
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Best regards, Katherine Strohmaier (Poopsie) perceptiveness, while bordering on melodramatic, albeit endearingly melodramatic, can definitely claim a victory in being poignant and relevant.
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tacia Guimont, at a tattoo parlor. She feels rebellious and wants a ladybug tattoo, but her friends chide her about this childish choice and tell her what she really needs is a rose. Margie reveals that she is pregnant or “PG” in slang, and after some MD 20/20 drinking and hilariously snappy conversation, she and T convince Annie to get “PG” and become mothers together. They make a pact. Brown wears her emotions on her sleeve as Annie who is struggling to make her life her own. Break free: Annie is yearning to break free from her life. Her downtrodden, chain-smoking mother, a spectacular Marlette Buchannan last seen in ArtsWest’s Violet, is full of disappointment and venom. She is a failed writer with a horrible maintenance job at an office with hordes of unused computers and desks with pictures of people with better lives. Their kitchen table conversations are full of despair, anger, and blame. No wonder Annie believes that a baby with all its unwavering love can be her salvation and she knows just where she will find it.
Hines, does indeed play the role each and every performance!) Thank you! No snark meant – just wish to see credit given where credit is due, especially where Ms. Darr is concerned.
Love: Two other characters serve as spiritual mentors in Annie’s quest. A wayward girl, Keera (Lindsay Zae Summers), tries to convince her to turn to Jesus. Another friend, tattoo artist Antwoine (Andre G. Brown), is enticed by her bubbly youthfulness and offers what he can to support her even if his love is a bit suspect.
Marlette Buchannan as Myrna and Allyson Lee Brown as Annie (behind) in Milk Like Sugar – Photo by John McLellan
Soul: She believes that sweet and soulful Malik, a beguiling Dimitri Woods, is the one who can father her child, after all he does have a sweet ass cell phone. She meets up with him and instead of doing the deed, he invites her to answer another inner calling inside her – her wonder. He brings a telescope and asks that she look up at the sky and see her life in a new perspective. Her wariness is sad indictment on the constric-
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tions of the lives for disadvantaged young African American girls. Vision: Milk Like Sugar author Kirsten Greenidge was inspired by a TV talk show episode about teen girls desperately trying to get pregnant. I actually recall this show, whether it was Maury, Montel, or Ricki – I can’t tell you. It’s an interesting jumping point to address many social issues in that community that affect us all. Greenidge’s
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Director Malika Oyetimein brings a seemingly uncommon story right home. Milk Like Sugar is a fast-talking, feisty narrative filled with rich and fiery characters who are charting their own distinct courses in their challenging lives. Like the powdered milk up on a dusty shelf that the title refers to, there is no substitution for the real things in life that through a little Fight allows us all to Flourish and perchance Prosper. Don’t Resist ArtsWest’s Milk Like Sugar! For more information and tickets visit http://www.artswest.org/ or phone (206) 938-0339. ArtsWest is located at 4711 California Ave. S
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stopped the show cold by authoritatively proclaiming Moonlight the Best Picture winner I’m still somewhat shocked by the outcome. Did this really happen? Did the MPAA actually award the Oscar for Best Picture to a $1.5-million indie from a Black writer/director? One revolving around themes of poverty, race, gender and sexual orientation, doing so with a frank sensitivity that puts the viewer square inside the shoes of its protagonist in ways few other films seldom have before? Yes. It really happened, and in giving Barry Jenkins’ feature Best Picture, the MPAA made a statement unlike any they ever have before. Whether one loves, likes or loathes Moonlight, there’s no getting around the fact there’s never been another feature like it to win Best Picture. Not at its budget level. Certainly not in the way it puts its LGBT themes front and center. And while other films featuring a primarily African American cast have won Best Picture (most notably Steven McQueen’s slavery drama 12 Years a Slave), none of those put forward a cast list not containing a single Caucasian member whatsoever. It’s unheard of. After two years of #OscarSoWhite being a thing, after countless discussions pointing out MPAA membership is primarily White, Male and over the age of 65, the thought Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs could see her diversity initiatives produce such astonishing results so quickly is rather shocking. Moonlight
is not the type of movie that would normally appeal to members while Damien Chazelle’s lovely Hollywood musical La La Land unquestionably is, so forgive me if I’m still amazed the supposed frontrunner lost and the supposedly not-ready-forprimetime underdog ended up emerging victorious. Make no mistake. Moonlight winning is a big fricking deal. Those that try to say otherwise do not understand the Academy Awards, its history and what a movie like this taking home Best Picture means to marginalized communities, not just here in the United States, but also around the world. In addition, here are five other random thoughts that have occurred to me since the 89th annual Academy Awards came to such an explosively unexpected conclusion: 1. Thanks to the unbelievably insane screw up by the PricewaterhouseCoopers accountants that resulted in Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announcing the wrong Best Picture winner, neither Moonlight nor La La Land filmmakers were able to bask in the glow of any of their respective Oscar wins. The La La Land people found themselves up on the stage, delivering acceptance speeches only to be suddenly told they had to hand over their prize to someone else and to go back down into the auditorium and return to their respective seats. The Moonlight people were equally ill-treated, the show ending amidst a flurry of chaos and explanations, meaning no one who had a part in the movie’s creation really got their moment to make an acceptance speech and say what they’d been dreaming of shouting to the world. It was an unfor-
givable mistake, and while the chances of something like it ever happening again are miniscule, it’s still on the Academy to make sure it doesn’t. 2. Brie Larson really didn’t want to give that Oscar for Best Actor to Casey Affleck for his performance in Manchester by the Sea, and more or less admitted as much to Vanity Fair by pointedly stating that her actions on the stage spoke for themselves. A committed victim’s rights activist, she made a point of shaking all the hands and giving hugs to all the college sexual assault survivors appearing on-stage with Lady Gaga during the 2016 Oscar ceremony, but the Room Best Actress winner wanted nothing to do with Affleck, refusing to applaud his victory. Say what you will about Affleck winning, about whether or not the sexual assault and harassment allegations against him levied by two female employees working on his experimental Joaquin Phoenix mockumentary I’m Still Here should matter as far as voting for him for Best Actor was concerned, Larson still stood up for her principles, not bowing to expected niceties or industry conventions when she was forced to hand him the Oscar. I can’t help but respect that. 3. Who didn’t love watching Hollywood veteran Kevin O’Connell, after 20 prior nominations and zero wins, finally walk home with an Oscar for Sound Mixing in regards to his spectacular work on Mel Gibson’s WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge? It was a beautiful moment, one where it was never a guarantee that it could actually happen, the pure unadulterated joy bursting off of O’Connell face, as well the rapturous standing ovation he received from this
crowd in the auditorium, sublimely speaking for itself. 4. I know they add time to a telecast that is already much too long, but the Honorary Academy Award winners deserve at least the opportunity to make a short speech. This year’s class included four legendary luminaries, editor Anne V. Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster, filmmaker Frederick Wiseman and Hong Kong icon Jackie Chan. Seriously. Jackie Chan, who has barely sniffed the Oscar stage in his stunning, spectacular career, had to stand in the balcony and wave. That was it. Nothing more. Listen, I get why this change was made to honor these folks at a separate event, but there are times when some of them deserve additional attention. This was one of those moments, and at the very least both Chan and Coates deserved more than a smattering of polite applause. 5. Finally, even with all the calamity at the end, even for the utter failure of the tour bus gag, I honestly can’t believe I’m saying this, but host Jimmy Kimmel needs to be asked back. I’ve never been a fan but, other than those two snafus, one of which was decidedly not his fault, the late night talk show host and comedian did a rather spectacular job. He was funny, moved the show along, didn’t play nice yet also was seldom overly mean. He called a lot of what was happening as he saw it and remained affable and charismatic throughout. Kimmel did a great job, and I’d be more than open to seeing if this was a fluke performance or, much like Johnny Carson or Billy Crystal, if he has the ability to do this on a regular basis.
Seattle Fringe Festival returns March 23-April 1 Seattle Fringe Festival is delighted to welcome you March 23-April 1 to two exciting weekends of performance with more than 30 producers of Theatre, Dance, Improv, Burlesque, Musical, Opera, Drag Performance, Solo Performance, Experimental, Clown, and Performance Art. Seattle Fringe Festival 2017’s shows will be presented at Eclectic Theater (1214 10th Ave.) and four Theatre Puget Sound venues (located on the 1st and 4th floors of the Seattle Center Armory). New in 2017, we have added a special FringeProv series to bring Seattle’s robust Improv scene to Fringe audiences! All shows run 30-90 minutes. Tickets are available online for $10-15 at http://seattlefringefestival2017.eventbrite.com. Since 2012, the renewed spark of Seattle Fringe Festival has attracted and cultivated a growing audience of devoted fans, local industry members, curious first-timers, and Puget Sound arts buffs with an adventurous streak. We also aim to introduce Fringe firsttimers to a variety of performance genres that may serve as a stepping stone to further theatre enrichment in their lives! With the
2017 Festival, we increase the total cumulative number of productions staged to nearly 100. The 2017 Festival has expanded to produce 50% more artists than in recent years, bringing more than 30 exciting acts to the stage this year alone. We are proud to provide a platform and springboard for artists seeking independent production opportunities in a low-cost environment that makes it possible for them to push their artistic boundaries with relatively low risk. The Pacific Northwest community has passionately supported artists working at the edge of their craft, experimenting with form or content and taking creative risks. Seattle Fringe Festival is a Program of Theatre Puget Sound, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing vital services and advocating for the region’s performing artists since 1997. #SFF2017 #DoTheFringe; www.seattlefringefestival.org; facebook.com/SeattleFringeFestival; twitter.com/SeaFringe “The Gay Uncle Explains It All To You” to appear at Seattle Fringe Festival
Imagine John Waters substituting for Garrison Keillor in a friend’s living room on a $13 budget and you can start to picture “The Gay Uncle Explains It All To You.” Jeffrey Robert, “The Gay Uncle”, learned about life through Pop, Camp, Gay, Underground and Trash Culture and now he wants to share it with YOU. Using humor, storytelling and brightly colored paintings on cardboard and found objects he will make you laugh, cry and whet your appetite to find out more about the fabulous world and help you remove “I don’t know who/what that is” from your vocabulary when speaking with an Elder of the Gay community. Or anyone who is FABULOUS! This is the History Class you wish you had in school.
***WINNER: BEST COMEDY – Tucson Fringe Festival 2017*** “The Gay Uncle Explains It All To You” appears at the Seattle Fringe Festival March 23 @ 9:30pm / March 24 @ 8:00pm / March 25 @ 9:30pm / March 26 @ 4:00pm – at Theatre Puget Sound Theatre 4, Seattle Center Armory (on the 4th floor). The show runs 60 minutes and is PG-13 rated. Tickets are $12 and are available in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gay-uncle-explains-it-all-to-you-tickets-31591059710 and at the door. “The Gay Uncle Explains It All To You” is part comedy, part campy, part cabaret, part education and 100% hilarious. Jeffery is a consummate performer. He explores themes with comedy, songs, personal stories. The show is as big as his heart. You will leave the show lighter, happier and smarter....and maybe a little gayer. SNAP! – Kent Whipple, Unexpected Productions “The Gay Uncle Explains It All To You” is the best combination of art and hilarious edutainment. Jeffrey Robert brilliantly weaves the artistic topic of the night with original art. The topics range from more well-known like John Waters to more obscure like Kenneth Anger. The audience learns while having a good laugh. – Zoe Omega, Promoter https://www.facebook.com/events/209202552819505/, https://twitter.com/funnyjeffrey, https://twitter.com/thegayuncletime This show is part of Seattle Fringe Festival 2017, a program of Theatre Puget Sound, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Remembering TCM host Robert Osborne (1932-2017) My 2009 interview with a Hollywood legend by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer
ment as any I’ll likely state throughout the remainder of 2017.
Back in May of 2009 I had the marvelous good fortune to briefly sit down with Turner Classic Movies host and cinephile extraordinaire Robert Osborne. It was a wonderful ten minutes, a joyous unexpected gift that came out of the blue like an early summer Christmas present delivered to me by the good folks running that year’s Seattle International Film Festival. In all
First thing this morning I received a call from one of the SIFF publicists asking if I could be at their office within the hour as she had a brief window for an interview she knew I’d be interested in. It was with Robert Osborne, the well-respected primetime host of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), and to say I was showered, changed and out the door faster than the Road Runner wouldn’t
about the channel and the people doing the programming and the people behind it are all the people who really do know film and that really know aspects of [it]. It’s not just Clint Eastwood films that we’re showing, not just Jack Lemmon films, it’s everything. We have our Silent Mondays so you get some of the [Greta] Garbo films, and we run some of the more obscure foreign films and we’ll find some of the lesser known films and show those as well.” “We’ll show things like 1933’s When
On growing up in small town Washington State and imagining he’d ever have a career like this one: “Of course, not, no, but there are certain things that I got to do because of my passion for film, like going to Los Angeles and getting the chance to associate with these people like Lucille Ball right off the bat. I remember one time being at Lucy’s house and she was showing Funny Face. It was not a new film then, but Kate Thompson was there and – it was the strangest group, actually – Joseph Cotton,
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honesty, as short as our chat was, this little interview is one of the most cherished moments I’ve ever had as a professional film critic, sitting there with Osborne reminding me just how much I love this job as well as how amazingly lucky I am that I have the opportunity to do it. So, unsurprisingly, it admittedly hit me like a ton of bricks this morning [March 6] when I read of the legendary TCM host’s passing at the age of 84. I honestly loved this man, and even though I only met him twice, first in 2009 and the second time while he was doing a press tour with Eva Marie Saint a couple of years later, Osborne had this miraculous ability to make me feel like I was the most important person in the room and that he was just as pleased to be chatting with me as I was with him. The following is a reprint of a column I wrote for my 2009 SIFF blog which was associated with my Moviefreak.com website (posted May 22, 2009) documenting my conversation with Osborne during the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival. It’s very short, but I think his remarks showcase that gracious warmth, enchanting intelligence and spellbinding cinematic knowledge that helped make him such an icon. Make no mistake, Osborne was an industry titan and one of the last of his ilk, and to say he will be missed is as massive an understate-
be stretching things one little bit. No one who loves and cherishes the art of film could refuse the opportunity, no matter how brief, to sit and chat with Osborne. Considered the official biographer of Oscar, this University of Washington alum and former Colfax, WA native (roughly 60 miles from Spokane, my hometown) is a titan as far as I’m concerned, sitting with him a ten-minute cinema class no college or university could ever hope to equal. If I sound a bit like a gushing schoolgirl I guess I am. TCM has supplied me more hours of enjoyment and edification than I can even begin to relate, Osborne leading me to films I’d probably never have watched had he not spoken so highly of them. Every time I hear his voice I can’t help but feel safe and comforted, secure in the knowledge that, for right now at least, someone out there has a passion and a love for the medium that maybe surpasses my own. But enough of this. While our window was brief, Osborne had plenty of interesting things to say, and instead of dolling it out piecemeal I’m just going to let his words speak for themselves. On the strengths of Turner Classic Movies: “We just got a Peabody Award calling [TCM] the ‘American Cinematheque,’ and I love that. One thing I love
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Ladies Meet with Myrna Loy. Not a lot of people are going to want to see it or like to see it, but if they’re people like you, people who want to learn about the history of film, seeing these old pictures the way they were meant to be seen, you’ll get your chance, and I think that’s great. I’m very proud of that fact.” On trying to watch films with commercial interruptions: “I love that we show our films without interruptions. Films aren’t supposed to be cut, not for any reason.” “You know what’s always confused me, when television first began? TV needed film more than film needed television. I don’t know why that they just didn’t then have a law or write into the contracts saying, we’ll sell the films, but they have to be shown uncut. That would have made it start right at the very beginning that when films were shown there would be commercials at the beginning and at the end, but not in the middle. If they had done that they would probably still being [broadcasting] them in that fashion today. They should have forced it to happen, and I don’t know why they weren’t adamant about that because [commercials] really destroy their films. You take a Hitchcock movie like Rear Window or Rebecca or Psycho and you put commercials in there, that whole movie is lost.”
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Janet Gaynor, Roger Edens, Chuck Walters, Kate Thompson and couple of other people were all their to watch the move. You went into the living room and she pushes a button and the painting goes up, she pushes another button and the screen comes down, picks up the phone and tells the projector he could start the film, the film rolls and we’re suddenly watching Funny Face.” “So, the movie is going on and that number between Kate Thompson and Audrey Hepurn on, ‘how to be lovely,’ comes on, and Kate stands up and actually starts doing the number. I’m sitting there thinking, this is where I’m supposed to be. This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” “I have to say that, by desire I programmed myself so much that I would be doing this that now it doesn’t come as that big of a surprise to me. Now, I know that is stupid. This is fantasy come true. But I was so strong about that fantasy that it hasn’t come as a surprise that it has happened. What I can never stop thinking is how lucky I am that I’m the one who got to do it.”
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Charming Before I Fall a teen Groundhog Day by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer BEFORE I FALL Now playing For Pacific Northwest teenager Samantha Kingston (Zoey Deutch), February 12 started as any other regular day. She banters with her mother (Jennifer Beals), is oblivious to her little sister Izzy’s (Erica Tremblay) cheerful pleas to be noticed and heads off to school sitting next to best girlfriend Lindsay (Halston Sage). She collects roses from admirers throughout a preValentine’s Day school celebration, enjoys lunch surrounded by her friends and heads out that evening to a party being hosted by Kent (Logan Miller), a longtime acquaintance who has a major crush on her. All is going fine until outcast Juliet (Elena Kampouris) shows up at the party. Not only is she in some sort of angry funk, she’s also chosen that moment to tell Samantha, Lindsay and their fellow besties Elody (Medalion Rahimi) and Ally (Cynthy Wu) exactly what she thinks of all four of them. Leaving in an angry huff, the foursome take off into the night. But just as they’re all calming down, Lindsay’s car is involved in a horrible accident, Samantha sent spiraling into an unconsciousness wondering if she or her friends are going to survive, only to awake in the morning to discover it is once again February 12, and she must start the entire day over from the very beginning. Based on the best-selling novel by Lauren Oliver, calling Before I Fall a teen-friendly melding of Mean Girls and Groundhog Day is a fairly obvious and unsurprising thing to do. It would also be accurate. The story of a youngster forced to live the same day over and over and over again until she passes some mysterious test, rights an unknown wrong or just learns to be a better person, there’s not much going
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on here that could be construed as unexpected. This is a fairly rudimentary scenario, screenwriter Maria Maggenti (Monte Carlo) keeping things simple and straightforward, while director Ry Russo-Young (Nobody Walks) doesn’t add any additional embellishments on her part. No, this is a plain, focused and decidedly unfussy adaptation, and as such is over and done with so quickly the conscientious brevity of it all is a wee bit unsettling. Yet, as familiar and relatively nondescript as all of this might be, Russo-Young and Maggenti still manage to do just enough with it all to keep things interesting. There is a youthful energy to the proceedings that’s invigorating, a dynamic charm that makes all the tedious, overly melodramatic bits sing with melodious enthusiasm that by all accounts shouldn’t exist. More, it does a fairly terrific job examining teenage
friendship amongst young women in a way few stories take the time to do, and while the truths it reveals are hardly innovative, the fact the filmmakers are attacking them at all with such honest candor is refreshing in and of itself. But the real reason the movie ends up being as enjoyable as it is has more to do with Deutch’s infectious star-turn more than it does anything else. After stealing hearts and opening eyes as pretty much the lone female presence in Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! (and after being labeled an Ellen Page clone for her performance in Vampire Academy and being wasted entirely in the James Franco/Bryan Cranston gross-out comedy Why Him?), the young actress delivers a statement performance signifying she’s a major talent worthy of keeping an eye on. The emotional complexity of her work is simply stellar,
Scattershot Kong a loopy monster mash by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer KONG: SKULL ISLAND Now playing
It is 1973, and the Vietnam War is coming to an end. The secret government agency known as Monarch is on its last legs, but head honcho Bill Randa (John Goodman) believes now is the time to convince the Senators in charge of his funding to give him one more opportunity to prove his wild theories. He and his chief geologist Houston Brooks (Corey Hawkins) have discovered a seemingly lost landmass in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a location given the mysterious moniker of Skull Island because everyone who has ever gone in search of it was never heard from again. Randa believes he can prove his suspicions about ancient creatures and lost civilizations by going there, he only needs a little extra money and a military escort to help him do it. Incredibly, he’s given the go-ahead to move ahead with his plan. Assigned a battle-hardened chopper unit led by the demanding Lt. Colonel Preston Packard (Samuel L. Jackson), hiring former S.A.S. operative and crack jungle tracker James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston) to be his guide, Randa believes his elite team to explore the island is now set. He even acquires the services of award-winning war photographer Mason Weaver (Brie Larson) to document the journey, all of them ready to leap into the unknown for their own personal reasons, each searching for answers they hope to find while investigating this strange, new world. Needless to say, nothing goes as the group plans in director Jordan Vogt-Rob-
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erts’ Kong: Skull Island, a visually phantasmagoric action-fantasy-comedy hybrid that plays out as something of an unhinged, shaggy-eared prequel to Gareth Edwards’ excellent 2014 reinterpretation of Toho Studio’s legendary Godzilla. Having very little if anything to do with either Merian C. Cooper’s 1933 classic King Kong or its lavish, richly ambitious 2005 Peter Jackson remake, this movie presents the giant ape in a heroically selfless light, portraying him as a protector of the natural order those with any sense don’t go out of their way to foolishly mess around with. The thing about this new take, however, is that, structurally and tonally, the film is a scattershot affair that never quite knows what it is doing. The script by Dan Gilroy (Nightcrawler), Max Borenstein (Godzilla) and Derek Connolly (Jurassic World) is a crazy hodgepodge of ideas and concepts that are continually at war with one anoth-
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er. At one moment the film is a broad comedy; at other points it is deathly serious. There are times where it becomes a giddy giant monster frolic in the vein of the Toho Godzilla epics made over the past six-plus decades; at other times it feels like an idiotic offshoot of that ghastly Roland Emmerich remake released in 1998. It’s a loopy, carnage-fueled extravaganza that makes obvious allusions to everything from Apocalypse Now to Jurassic Park, Platoon to Dr. Strangelove, and does so without any potential clue as to why it is or what the point of doing so might actually be. Vogt-Roberts, coming off his microbudget teen comedy The Kings of Summer, proves to have better visual chops than anticipated, the helicopter troop’s initial confrontation with Kong positively glorious. Equal parts suspenseful and terrifying, this action-filled set piece moves like lightning, each crash landing and explosion a brutish
and the way she travels through so many varying dramatic layers as she traverses through the narrative is even more so. Deutch is, in a word, incredible, and even when the movie comes perilously close to flying off the rails she continually keeps things watchable practically all by herself. Good thing, too, because there are a number of points here where, were she not so talented, were the actress’ performance not so superlative, I might have given up on the film and let my mind wander someplace else. There is a layer of superficiality to some of the sequences that is fairly annoying, while some of the montages depicting Samantha’s daily travails aren’t nearly as inspired or as interesting as I felt they needed to be. There is a subplot involving what appears to be the high school’s lone lesbian student that barely registers as anything more than sophomoric pandering, while some revelations involving Lindsay and Juliet as children aren’t nearly as edifying or resonate as the filmmakers clearly want them to be. There’s also some mixed messaging involved as to what the point of all this magical realism is supposed to be, and I wasn’t entirely certain what it was I was supposed to be feeling as I left the theatre and pondered where Samantha’s story ended up at. Even so, Deutch is a revelation, and there were more than enough strong, emotionally authentic moments to dilute the misery caused by some of the film’s more egregious missteps. Before I Fall doesn’t always rise to the occasion. When it does, though, the end result is something wonderful, and I enjoyed far more of this dayin-the-life stuck on repeat than I imagined I was going to before I was tasked with watching it. I liked this movie, enough so I’d watch it again willingly, and considering I’m no longer the target audience that’s probably the highest bit of praise I can throw in its direction.
jolt of excitement that held me spellbound. While he doesn’t possess the precision or cinematic virtuosity that Edwards displayed with his Godzilla and perfected with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Vogt-Roberts’s pugilistic elasticity where it comes to the signature monster attacks is still nothing to be scoffed at. It’s just all so dumb, and there are multiple points where it feels like each member of the cast is existing in an entirely different motion picture. Jackson, a nod to his doomed Jurassic Park character aside, is all steely-eyed intensity as he battles demons born on Vietnam battlefields. John C. Reilly, portraying a WWII fighter pilot stranded on the island for almost three decades, is all manically cartoonish, wildeyed buffoonery, his performance a hysteric bit of genius that needs to be seen to be believed. As for members like Hiddleston and Larson, they’re in steely adventure serial hero mode in the vein of Indiana Jones or an old school 1930s Hollywood serial, going for the gung-ho and the derring-do if precious little else, letting their mutual natural charisma speak for itself. I’m not sure how this sets up the so-called “MonsterVerse” Warner Bros. is attempting to create, and while there are plenty of hints towards future installments featuring Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah and, of course, the big behemoth Gojira himself, the tonal disparity between Godzilla and this feature are undeniably obvious. But as ludicrous and as unfocused as it all might be, Kong: Skull Island kept me amused for practically every second of its two-hour running time. While not a great movie, it’s still an awfully fun one, and as big budget, visually resplendent monster mashes go I’m somewhat eager to give it another look relatively soon.
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Biting Get Out a satirical marvel of terrifying wit by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer GET OUT Now playing Photographer Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) is apprehensive about meeting the parents of his Caucasian girlfriend Rose Armitage (Allison Williams). They don’t know he’s Black, and while both Dean (Bradley Whitford) and Missy (Catherine Keener) are by all accounts open-minded liberals who should be just fine with their daughter entering into an interracial relationship, that doesn’t mean it still won’t be a shock when he arrives arm-in-arm with her standing at their front door. Chris just doesn’t feel this is information that should be sprung on someone out of the blue, and as such he’s understandably on edge even as Rose lovingly urges him to try and relax. Unfortunately, it’s as weird and uncomfortable as he feared it would. Yes, Dean and Missy on the surface are decent hosts, but underneath the surface they and many other members of their small, affluent suburban community practice a form of unintentional racism that they don’t come close to recognizing. But, beyond that, there’s more going on, something positively horrific, and Chris is starting to get hints that he and Rose need to leave as soon as possible. There’s an underlying darkness to all this apparent kindness and sensitivity, a force so bleak and all-consuming it could literally transform someone into an entirely different person altogether. From the mind of sketch comedy impresario Jordan Peele (“Key and Peele”), the sinister, satirically unsettling horror-comedy Get Out features one of the best, most culturally savvy scripts of any film likely to be released in all of 2017. This movie goes for the jugular, offering up ideas and concepts that are particularly timely, the way it manages to look backwards and forwards with equal ferocity unquestionably startling. It’s a self-aware meta exercise in paranoia and understanding that analyzes race in ways few other pieces of Hollywood entertainment ever has, Peele utilizing the artifices and devices of the horror genre in ways bordering on genius. For those going in expecting an allout scare-fest, be prepared as this is not that kind of motion picture. The horror elements, while solid, are admittedly also
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of 19th-century England, cabaret in Europe and vaudeville in America. Because of the talented artists currently working in this genre, it is still fresh, exciting and tremendous fun for the audience. This year’s burlesque is curated by Cathy Sutherland, Martha Enson and Armitage Shanks. Tickets and More Information: Festival and Performer Information: http://www.moisturefestival.org Calendar and Tickets: https://moisturefestival.strangertickets.com/ This year’s Comedy/Varietè will be held at Hale’s Palladium at Hale’s Brewery in Fremont – 4301 Leary Way NW. Wednesday through Sunday, March 16-April 9 with matinees at 3pm (all ages), evenings 7:30pm (all ages), and late night 10:30pm (18+). Tickets: $11-$26. The eight Libertease Cabaret shows (18+) will be held at the Broadway Perfor-
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where Peele comes up a little bit short. Once we know what is going on, once the central conceit revolving around self-determination, corruption, subservience and psychological reconfiguration is revealed, there aren’t a lot of surprises or shocks. While the climactic rampage where Chris learns all and is forced to do what he can to make it through intact is nicely staged and acted, there’s also not much that happens that is unexpected, and as such the blood didn’t curdle nearly as much as I honestly would have liked it to. Thankfully, the horror aspects run secondary to the core plot threads, the hardcharging social commentary, the hysterical comedy and the insightful satire. Peele builds characters who are fascinating to deconstruct, each one working towards their own agenda, and while Chris is the fly trapped in a web he barely comprehends let alone realizes that it exists, it is the spiders crowding around him who serve up the proverbial banquet. They work in tandem, even if not always as a unit, their mutual desire for corruption, sacrifice, perversion and possession a sight to see. As such, the entire cast Peele has assembled to make all of this come to life is excellent across the board. Not just veteran pros
Keener and Whitford (who, with this and Cabin in the Woods, seem to have a whole new career appearing in modern horrorcomedies that aren’t quite what they appear to be on the surface), and not just core stars Kaluuya and Williams, but just about everyone else having any sort of speaking role whatsoever as well. Stephen Root as a blind art gallery owner with a fondness for Chris’ pictures. Lakeith Stanfield as garden party attendee whose robotic grin conceals an unimaginable inner turmoil. Marcus Henderson and especially Betty Gabriel as the Armitage family’s servants, both going through their respective duties with a ghostly precision that’s as creepy as it is intriguing. Best of all is Lil Rel Howery as Chris’ best friend and confidant Rod Williams, the wisecracking TSA agent putting two plus two together and becoming all but certain his good buddy has ended up somewhere he most definitely did not want to be. Can’t say I was as fond of Caleb Landry Jones as Rose’s menacing brother Jeremy, his performance so on-the-nose he might as well have a neon arrow pointed his direction proclaiming him as someone dangerous to keep an eye on. I’ll also admit, as sensational as practically all of the comedic beats prove to be, and as shockingly organic
to the story at hand they astonishingly are, there is one extended gag involving Rod making a report to a bunch of incredulous police officers that feels like a skit pulled from “Key and Peele.” It stands out in a way that took me out of the movie, and as funny as the sequence is it is also the only one that just didn’t fit with any of the other bits that surrounded it. Peele directs with a confidence, however, he and cinematographer Toby Oliver (The Darkness) doing a marvelous job of manufacturing a visual ambiance that’s absolutely sensational. He also keeps the pacing sharp and focused for the majority of the film’s running time, crafting a sense of omnipresent dread that continuously sent shudders up and down my spine. But it’s the script that still has me the most excited about Get Out, Peele’s ability to entertain and to edify, to produce laughter in the same instance that he slams his satirical points home with an unexpected sledgehammer, it’s all here and more. This film is a marvel of ingenuity and inspiration, a horror tale where the most frightening image is the mirror image of the audience realizing they’re the ones being so intimately examined.
mance Hall on Capitol Hill – 1625 Broadway (SCC south plaza). Friday through Saturday, March 24-April 1, at 7:30pm & 10:30pm. Tickets: $25-$30. The Libertease Burlesque Cruise will be held on Sunday April 2 on The Islander Yacht on South Lake Union – 1611 Fairview Ave E. featuring a burlesque show with cash bar (21+ with ID) from 7-9:30pm. Tickets: $40. For one night only we cast off together to cruise Lake Union and beyond. On board will be our wonderful burlesque artists, Caela Bailey as chanteuse, Miles and Karina providing music, with Armitage Shanks as MC. This is our first time taking burlesque to the high seas. Light appetizers will accompany this very special night! Ahoy mates!
Moisture Festival Benefit Show to benefit Room Circus Medical Clowning will be held at Hale’s Palladium at Hale’s Brewery – Sunday, March 19 at 7:30pm. Tickets: $11-$26. This comedy/varietè show will benefit Room Circus Medical Clowning, a Seattle nonprofit dedicated to the healing nature of laughter and hope. Using a playful, interactive approach, the medical clowns from Room Circus use music, physical comedy, improvisation and circus arts to help transform the health care environment.
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ASL Interpreted Shows will be held Friday, March 24 at 7:30pm (Varietè at Hale’s Palladium) – Friday, March 31 at 7:30pm (Libertease Cabaret at Broadway Performance Hall) – Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 pm (Varietè at Hale’s Palladium) and Sunday, April 2 at 3:00pm (Varietè Matinee at Hale’s Palladium).
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community calendar
Meetings Events Activities
FOR A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1707 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. E-mail: sgn2@sgn. org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm. ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www. scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists. NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.
SATURDAY - March 11
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. 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. Crystal Meth Anonymous. 10:30am. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon @ 6:30pm, Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: crystalmeth.org. Georgetown Art Attack. 6-9pm. 2nd Saturday each month. Reflects the industrial-strength character of the neighborhood. For information 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. Enjoy an evening of art as local galleries & businesses showcase artists from Ballard & beyond. 784-9705.
SUNDAY - March 12
For information on GLBT-friendly religious/spiritual organizations in the Greater Seattle area, call or email Rick at the SGN office: 206-324-4297; sgn2@ sgn.org. Gay Men’s Bowling in Lynnwood. 9:30am. Brunswick Majestics Lane, Lynnwood. 9:30am 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; www.gaysnohomish.org Seattle Sunday Bowling. 10:30am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $6.50 + $3 shoe rental. (425) 785-4729. Lotus Sisters Guided Meditation. 11am-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. Senior students lead the meditation, provide dharma talks or reflections & lead discussion. 3295908; www.LotusSisters.org; www.sasgcc.org (Meets in 2nd floor meeting room; no elevator.) 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. www.dharmabuddies.org. (Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group at www.LotusSisters.org.) Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 3222437; www.sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 12-1:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays an almost weekly recreational scrimmage game for LGBTQ players in Seattle. To sign up visit www. raincity soccer.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: Afternoon; Mon/Weds/ Fri: Evenings. 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 Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship
Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Seattle Unity Church, 200 8th Ave N. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.FreelySpeaking.or Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing.) PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. 206-325-7724 or info@pflagseattle.org; www.pflagseattle.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 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. MONDAY - March 13 Washington Gender Alliance Support Group MeetSOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, ing in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, Suite 201. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. For in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; information email info@washingtongender alliance.com www.sasgcc.org Queers, Crackpots & Fallen Women AA. 8-9pm. Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Monday. Open E, Suite 201. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) women only AA group. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For TUESDAY - March 14 information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Pop-Up Clothing Giveaway. 4-6pm. High Point Library, Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 3411 SW Raymond St. Seattle residents who are expe- 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confiriencing homelessness are invited to select free, gently- dential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone used women’s, men’s & children’s clothing. www.spl.org - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah HarLCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting. din, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org 6-8pm. 433 Minor Ave N. Meets 2nd Monday each Learn to Turn Your Home Into a Host Home! 6pm. Gay month. LCS is a non-profit foster care program in King & City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. Learn how you Snohomish counties. LCS does not discriminate on the can provide a safe space for unstably housed LGBTQ basis of race, religion or sexual orientation. Couples & young adults. The Host Home program was launched singles encouraged to apply. RSVP to April at 694-5713. last summer thru the Accelerator YMCA & connects Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Pres- unstably housed young people 18-24 with supportive byterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Thurs adults and/or families in the community that have a @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: spare room & are willing to provide a safe space while they work toward self-sufficiency. Light refreshments crystalmeth.org. will be served.
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 Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon @ 6:30pm, Thurs @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am. More info: crystalmeth.org. Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s Cineoke! 6:30pm doors; 7pm show. Re-bar, 1114 Howell St. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. It’s like Karaoke - only better! You’re the star of your favorite movie musical. Pick any scene to sing along to, while the film and lyrics are projected onto the screen. There are hundreds of songs to choose from, or you can bring your own special request (on DVD). $8 cover ($5 for Three Dollar Bill Cinema members). www. threedollarbillcinema.org. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
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March 11 thru March 19 Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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 Alzheimer’s Association’s LGBT Caregivers’ Support Group. 6:30-8pm. Elderhealth Northwest, 6555 Ravenna Ave NE (entrance on NE 68th St). Meets 2nd Tuesday each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBTQ MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Avenue, Room E, 1st Floor. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences and the impact of MS on their lives and the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at 206-250-5002 or LGBTMSConnection@gmail.com. Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). 7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. No Safeword Writers Group. 7pm. Meets 2nd Tuesday 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. For info & location, NSWG@ sexpositiveculture. org; www.nosafewordwriters group.org. (Also meets 4th Sunday, 1pm.) Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. 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 What About Me? 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St., Bellingham. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.) Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com. Seattle Poetry Slam. Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm. Rebar, 1114 Howell St. Every Tuesday. A spoken word poetry event that features a weekly open mic, feature poet, and slam (poetry competition). Come out and express yourself. LGBTQ- & QTPOC-friendly; all genders welcome. $5. 21+. seattlepoetryslam.org
WEDNESDAY - March 15
Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282
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x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com The Rowing Team Peer Recovery Group. 6-7:30pm. All Pilgrims Church, 500 Broadway E. Meets every Wednesday. This peer recovery group provides a safe & supportive faith community to share your recovery journey with, God answers our prayers & sends us a boat. Sometimes rowing furiously for yourself & sometimes for others. All are welcome. Lotus Sisters Meditation & Dharma Discussion North. 6:15-8pm. Ravenna Bryant neighborhood. Meets every Wednesday. Call 525-7295 for location. 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.) 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 Family Affair - Cabaret Served Up Family-Style. 7pm doors; 7:30pm show. Rendezvous/Jewel Box Theater, 2322 2nd Ave. Every 3rd Wednesday. Performers from all disciplines gather to share their stories and feelings about family. Presented on stage by storytellers, writers, dancers, musicians and visual artists who share their sick, hilarious, and ultimately relatable familial skeletons. Hosted by Jennifer Jasper. Tickets: $10 cash at the door. Must be 21 + over. www.therendezvous.rocks/ HIV/AIDS Newly Diagnosed or Newly Dealing. 7:309pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave, Suite 200. Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month. Ongoing support group for anyone who is HIV+. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. 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 - March 16
Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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. Seattle LGBTQ Employees for Equality (SEqual). 12noon. Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave, Room 4070. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month. Open to the public. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Fridays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) 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. Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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 Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Crystal Meth Anonymous. 6:30pm. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Also meets Mon @ 6:30pm, Sat @ 10:30am, Sun @ 6:30pm. More info: crystalmeth.org. 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. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-
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org/arts-season 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. Evening. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing.) LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm. Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St at Melrose Ave. Every Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org GaYme Night 4 the LGBT Community. 8pm-1am. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets the 3rd & 4th Friday of every month. Board games, cards & fun. www.sasgcc.org St Patrick’s Day Star Studded Show. 8pm. CC Attle’s, 1701 E Olive Way. Rainier 29 Arnie hosts a star-studded show. Every raffle ticket wins a prize! Benefitting the Knights of Mantra Charity Funds. www.kofmjetchapter. com
SATURDAY - March 18
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Washington State Leather Pride Week (3/17-3/26). www.wsmlo.org Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday each month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lamberthouse.org Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck. 2pm. Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church, 1729 Harvard Ave. Enter via the north parking lot where there is free parking. There is a $4 perperson door fee to help pay for the cost of the room. Please bring a dish to serve eight or more. www. seattleprimetimers.org How I Learned to Be a Particular Kind of Lady (3/163.19). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. An intersectional Fem burlesque documentary exploring The Lady B’s journey in claiming & celebrating Black Trans-Fem identity as positioned in Seattle. General admission $15-$20, students & seniors $12. gaycity. org/arts-season
SUNDAY - March 19
22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org 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 How I Learned to Be a Particular Kind of Lady (3/163-19). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. An intersectional Fem burlesque documentary exploring The Lady B’s journey in claiming & celebrating Black Trans-Fem identity as positioned in Seattle. General admission $15-$20, students & seniors $12. gaycity. org/arts-season PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside Monthly Meeting. 7-9pm. First United Methodist Church, 1934 108th Ave NE, Bellevue. Meets 3rd Thursday each month. See http:// community.pflag.org/PFLAGBellevue. Contact us at info@bellevue-pflag.org or 425-483-6642. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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 Crash the Glass All-Female Music Series. 8-11pm. Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainier Ave S. This week: Heather Thomas, Leah T & Reese Tanimura. No cover. Debauchery. Doors 7:30pm, 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: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. www.lilydivine.com
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Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. (See Tuesday listing at 8pm.)
FRIDAY - March 17
St Patrick’s Day Washington State Leather Pride Week (3/17-3/26). www.wsmlo.org AA Ageless in Recovery. 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. A drop in AA group for older & wiser people 55+. www.sasgcc.org Re-Parenting Ourselves. 12noon-1pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. A peer support group for adult children of any addiction. www. sasgcc.org SLAA Road to Recovery. 12noon-1:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. Meets every Friday. Ongoing 12 step group for sex & love addicts. www.sasgcc.org Cornel West. Workshop on “Love as Prophetic Witness” 4-6pm; “Art as Resistance” 7-8:30pm. Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, 2501 Elliot Ave. Workshop & evening event: regular registration $175, students/ alumni $125. Workshop only: $140. theseattleschool.edu 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 (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & Saturdays 6pm-12 midnight.) Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 115 15th Ave E, Suite 201. 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 Cornel West. Workshop on “Love as Prophetic Witness” 4-6pm; “Art as Resistance” 7-8:30pm. Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, 2501 Elliot Ave. Workshop & evening event: regular registration $175, students/ alumni $125. Workshop only: $140. theseattleschool.edu 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 How I Learned to Be a Particular Kind of Lady (3/163.19). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. An intersectional Fem burlesque documentary exploring The Lady B’s journey in claiming & celebrating Black Trans-Fem identity as positioned in Seattle. General admission $15-$20, students & seniors $12. gaycity.
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Washington State Leather Pride Week (3/17-3/26). www.wsmlo.org Baha’i Prayer & Fellowship Circle. 10am. Pearl Warren Bldg, 606 12th Ave S. Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. Share prayers, readings, thoughts & music. All backgrounds, all faiths welcome. 391-2188. 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 Seattle Poly Potluck & Discussion Group. 5-8pm. (contact for new location) Meets 3rd Sunday each month. For people interested in polyamorous, open, and ethically non-monogamous relationships. $5 donation; please bring a potluck dish. This event is open to the public. Look for us on Facebook or Meetup. How I Learned to Be a Particular Kind of Lady (3/163.19). 7pm. Gay City Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. An intersectional Fem burlesque documentary exploring The Lady B’s journey in claiming & celebrating Black Trans-Fem identity as positioned in Seattle. General admission $15-$20, students & seniors $12. gaycity. org/arts-season
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Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship. org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/AnotherGay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Northwest (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffanorthwest.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
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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 promotes wellness in LGBTQ communities by providing health services, connecting people to resources, fostering arts, and building community. Gay City Health Project’s Wellness Center provides anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing. 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. 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. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians.net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band.com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. org. Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworksseattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/proudand-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: 568-7777, info@ nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org PFLAG is the national organization for parents, families, allies, and LGBTQ people united for equality with chapters in Seattle, Bellevue/Eastside, the Puget Sound region and across Washington state. PFLAG Seattle: 206-325-7724, info@pflagseattle.org, and www.pflag seattle.org; PFLAG Bellevue/Eastside: 425-4836642, info@bellevue-pflag.org, http://community.pflag. org/PFLAGBellevue; PFLAG Pacific Northwest: www.pnwpflag.org; PFLAG Washington state: www. pflagwsc.org. PEOPLE OF COLOR: AARTH (African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry), 850-2070, www. aarth.org; Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multi-culturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www. entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai. org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea. org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail. com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) offers rapid HIV testing, M-F, 10am-5pm, 3227061, 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) 9854376, www.trikonenw.org; Two-Spirit Honor Project,
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1-866-685-0164; U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/personal/ glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 682-6711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235. Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBTfriendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschoolscoalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233). SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 684-4503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health services on a sliding scale. 323-1768. Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattle pride.org 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
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Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298. Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan.l.simonson@gmail.com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: ethylforever@ hotmail.com; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw.org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www. puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.raincitysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance. org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@ gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Gay Basketball Association: www.seattlegaybasketballassociation. com; 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. theprideleague. com, Century 21 League; 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
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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 Diversity: www. genderdiversity.org; Gender Justice League: www. genderjusticeleague.org; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & ForeignBorn Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersollcenter.org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftmgroup.webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/pages/ Olympia-Trans-Discussion-Group/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www. washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: Aging Lesbians in South Seattle (ALISS): Fai, 722-0729, alissquestions@gmail.com; BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-2921912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes. com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc.org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc. org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www. pnwlesbianarchives.org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www. tacomalesbianconcern.org; Women of West Seattle (WOWS): a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot. com, twitter.com/ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 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; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 14-22, in Seattle, 3222515, www.lamberthouse.org; Lifelong HEYO (Health Education Youth Outreach): for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24: 957-1665; www.llaa.org/HEYO; www.Matthews Place.com; The Mockingbird Society: 323-KIDS (5437), www.mockingbirdsociety.org; 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; Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS): 7268500; www.psks.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; 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) (nonemergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1-877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Street Youth Ministries (SYM): 524-7301 ext 111; www.streetyouthministries.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www.thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/ Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; YouthCare/Orion Center: 622-5555; Youth in Focus: 723-1479; www. youthinfocus.org; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273TALK, www.yspp.org
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