Seattle Gay News
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 19, Volume 37, May 8, 2009
Strong pacing, good acting distinguishes Frost/Nixon
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Taylor Hicks graduates from Idol to Teen Angel
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Gay culture, too, as many non-hetero fans across the country helped crown Kelly Clarkson as the competition’s inaugural champion and could very soon boost the mascaralathered Adam Lambert to victory with their call-in votes. Rewind to season five, when a salt ‘n’ pepper haired singer from Birmingham, arriving with a prenamed cheering section called “Soul Taylor Hicks Patrol,” won the by Albert Rodriguez universally-watched reality talent program. Taylor Hicks was named SGN A&E Writer “the” American Idol in 2006, and With over 30 million viewers has since recorded his own albums, tuning in each week, American Idol has indisputably become an see music lounge page 28 addition to pop culture – and to
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN Contributing Writer
Alan Cox (l) and Stacy Keach in Frost/Nixon
Frost/Nixon Paramount TheatRE Through May 10 It’s true that history repeats itself and if anyone wants proof, go to the Paramount Theatre and see Frost/Nixon. Starring Alan Cox and the esteemed Stacy Keach in the respective title roles, the award-winning play by Peter Morgan unfolds nightly before you,
Mozart Dances -“It’s about the music, damn it!”
and leaving the Presidential office, and Mr. Frost had high hopes with approved subjects including Watergate and Obstruction of Justice. For the first half of the interviews, Richard Nixon held complete control with his staunch, stoic air that has become part of his persona, but in the last part of the sessions, David Frost exposes the president
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My Bloody Valentine still has plenty of mojo
by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer Mozart Dances Mark Morris Dance Group with Seattle Symphony May 1 Paramount Theatre I can just hear Mark Morris saying something like this to his dancers. Yes, it’s dance, but it is dance whose subject is the music. With Mark Morris, it’s about the music, not about dance moves, all of which are his physical expression of what the music says to him. Because the music is paramount (pun intended!), his company always dances to live musicians in the pit. And not just any musicians! At a MMDG performance, you can always count on absolutely first-rate music, both the choice of works and the players. This time it was the Seattle Symphony, with pianists Garrick Ohlsson and Yoko Nozaki. The music was three complete works by Mozart, and thus the name, Mozart Dances, for this concert. First came Mozart’s ‘Piano Concerto No. 11 in F major, K.413’ with Garrick Ohlsson at the 7-foot Steinway (not visible
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Dancer David Leventhal of the Mark Morris Dance Group
at least for the next weekend. For anyone with an interest in politics or just good theater, this show piques the interest. The subject matter of the play is the now (in) famous interviews between former President Richard Nixon and British talk show personality David Frost. The interviews were conducted over a series of days in 1972 and were to be aired in four intervals. They were the first television interviews Nixon conducted since his resignation
My Bloody Valentine
by Jessica Price SGN A&E Writer
cult status grow exponentially since 1984 expected as much and went to the show packing some earplugs. My Bloody Valentine Luckily, I first saw the Irish band April 27 in the early ‘90s (sensibly, yet WaMu Theater It’s impossible to avoid stat- somewhat oddly paired with hairy ing the obvious about My Bloody college rockers Dinosaur Jr.), so I Valentine’s appearance in Seattle was well aware of the imminent aslast week: They were LOUD, unbelievably so. But anyone who has see mozart page 33 heard of the band or watched their see valentine page 28
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Celebrating 36 Years!
Hollywood DEEP INSIDE By Romeo San Vicente
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Lucy Lawless to imprison Spartacus A perfect storm of Gay TV is on the horizon, thanks to ancient Rome and Xena. The upcoming Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand was already set to feature a 300-style interpretation of the Spartacus legend, meaning that lots of muscular, barely-dressed men would be training or battling nonstop on your basic-cable system. We’ve also been promised Queer characters. But now that the cast is fixed, Lesbian audiences have a reason to tune in: Lucy Lawless. Yes, yes, it’s a cliché, but it would appear that all Lesbians everywhere on earth still love Lucy. Recently seen online interrogating former L Word cast members about the murder of Jenny, Lawless will star on Spartacus as the owner of the gladiator prison holding the rebel slave. That means she’ll probably be somewhat wicked. And who doesn’t like that? So while the warriors may be men, the princess returns to weekly TV in January of 2010. That gives you about eight months to plan the viewing party.
even if you were brainstorming really hard, then Fox TV Studios and Pedro Almodovar’s breakthrough hit 1988 film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown still might not ever cross paths in your mind. But Almodovar himself is in the process of developing his crowd-pleaser for an international English-speaking TV audience with the production company right now. The one-hour, so-far-untitled pilot will focus on a suburban group of women (cue Desperate Housewives comparisons, even though that series studied at the feet of Almodovar) who are confronting middle age and all the comedic scenarios that come along with it. Unknown is if, like in the film, one of the women on the verge will be a voice-over actress who gets abandoned by her lover and proceeds to drug houseguests with sedativelaced gazpacho. But it could happen.
Steve Buscemi is not Handsome Harry The new indie drama Handsome Harry stars veteran character actor Jamey Sheridan (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) in the title role of a man on a mysterious road trip to uncover the truth about a long-ago event involving several men in the Navy. And if that brings to mind The Village People then, well, that’s not exactly the movie’s fault. Yet Handsome Harry is about a disruption in the ranks of traditional masculinity and stars Steve Buscemi as a dying man out to make amends for that breach of the brotherhood. Joining him are Campbell Scott, Aiden Quinn and John Savage as participants in the wrongdoing and keys to the puzzle. From Bette Gordon (director of 1983’s acclaimed feminist drama Variety), this serious exploration of Gay denial is already making the film festival rounds and wants a distributor, so catch it while you can.
Broadway + Liberace: What could go wrong? Romeo’s already reported on a Liberace biopic in the works, but are modern theater audiences clamoring for a recreation of one of his Las Vegas concerts, starring an accomplished Liberace impersonator? Even if they aren’t, it looks like they’ll be getting one if Liberace: the Man, the Music and the Memories opens this fall season as planned. Starring Wayland Pickard as the be-sequinned one, it appears that this channeling of one of the late pianist’s showroom revues is going to be, pardon the pun, done with as straight a face as possible. Pickard’s already been performing a version of the show, most recently at the Welk (as in Lawrence) Resorts Theater in Escondido, Calif., which tells you something about its audience and what’s most likely not in the show itself, aka any kind of commentary on the man’s life. But then that would be fitting, as Liberace himself vehemently denied his homosexuality even as he died from AIDS in the 1980s. Still though, doesn’t this all seem a little bit weird?
Almodovar on the Verge of a Fox TV Series If you were brainstorming about unlikely pairings in the entertainment world, and
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(l to r) Chekov (Anton Yelchin), James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Bones (Karl Urban), Sulu (John Cho), and Uhura (Zoë Saldana) in Star Trek
Trekkies relax; new Star Trek is awesome! by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer Star Trek Opening May 8 We can all breathe a sigh of relief because the new Star Trek movie, directed by J.J. Abrams, is awesome. It’s got all the expected bells and whistles and much, much more. There’s a seriously pissed off (and ugly) villain with unsettling connections to members of the crew. There are horrific beasts, great fight scenes, ultracool spaceships, exploding planets, aliens galore, and a slutty green chick that almost bags the captain (trust me, I was rooting for her to get Kirk out of his skivvies, even
though he looks fine in them). But all that is expected. What is absolutely surprising is that this flick has a wicked sense of humor that just keeps coming at you. This isn’t Indiana Jones and his G-rated wisecracks; this is acerbic dry wit that plays to adults and took a bit of doing in the writing process. The actors turn in wonderful performances that give a nod to the originals without turning into impersonations. While each actor owns their character, the originals are still present in every frame. Never let it be said that half-blood Vulcans can’t have on-screen chemistry. Kirk and Spock seem like they’re torn between
Wolverine could be better by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid SGN A&E Writer
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beating the hell out of each other and busting out some sweaty man-on-man action. And Kirk isn’t the only character to cause some Vulcan sparks to fly, but I‘m not giving that secret up. Star Trek also possesses a couple of hot new twists I can’t tell you about because you have to experience the same full-blown joy in the revelation as I did. You’ll thank me later. And rest assured, the philosophy of the franchise is present and intact. Leonard Nemoy, a Trek icon, is also an amazingly diverse artist, a gifted intellectual, and the (non)emotional center of all things Star Trek. It’s nice to have him along for the ride, and he actually looks like he’s having a ball. For years, he looked rather tortured playing a character I think he resented. Nemoy seems to have come full circle and embrace the role that provided him the freedom to explore so many other things. Yes, there are elements of the plot that might seem contrived if there’s a quasi-lobotomized nitwit out there dim enough to
stop having fun and think about it for even a second. I personally couldn’t care less because seeing Star Trek was pure, unadulterated joy. We’ve all heard the speculative grumbling about Abrams tampering with the sacred. The PR machines have worked overtime to manufacture controversy. However, in many ways, it’s a return to the original vision of Gene Roddenberry. Forty years ago, Kirk and company were considered quite racy and cutting-edge. Kirk was always getting some alien tail, and even Spock had an episode where he got the urge to spawn. Heck, if you look at early episodes of the original series, Spock was a veritable hothead. If you are a Trekkie, you’ll be happy with this revision that is expertly crafted to remain firmly connected to the franchise while reinventing almost everything. If you’ve never been a fan, see the new Star Trek and you’ll become one. Live long and prosper – just like everyone associated with this film will be living when the numbers start to roll in.
Okay, things I like about the new X-Men flick: Hugh Jackman (who I don’t think is ridiculously hunky in any way, but then, I grew up in Texas, not the Northwest) is back and looks super-hot in his “wife beater.” There are lots of things blowing up and a kickass fight scene between some drug dealers and a group of mutants led by a “tothe-right-of-crazy” general named Stryker (Danny Huston, who even though he was bad, stole my heart), and we get to see Hugh Jackman’s naked butt (and if that wasn’t a stunt guy doing those nude scenes, what an ass he has!). Things I don’t like about X-Men: Origins: The story of Wolverine’s creation takes too
that is the undertone of the film after the two escape an abusive childhood is worth watching. And I liked that there wasn’t too much CGI crap to muddy the best action scenes, even those of Sabertooth leaping from wall to wall and running like the animal he is. I did like the introduction of Kayla Firefox (gorgeous Lynn Collins), though for the life of me I can’t remember her character in the comics I read in my late teens and early 20s (before the whole “splattergore” genre took me to dark side of comicdom forever). And even though I think the romance between her and Logan (alias Wolverine) slowed things down a bit, it did affect who he became later, and I suspect there’s a reajames fisher
Liev Schreiber (l) and Hugh Jackman in X-Men Origins: Wolverine
damned long to get to the good stuff. True, I didn’t find myself dozing off or anything, but hey, I can sit still only so long if I’ve been promised action and plenty of it (which I’ve come to expect from at least the first XMen flick). Also, being someone who actually has read this series (including the many, many crossovers with later mutant comics) all my life, there were a lot of plot holes that made no sense and characters I didn’t recognize. In fact, chatting with my fan compadre who accompanied me to the screening, we both didn’t get some of the story arcs and we weren’t happy that we were teased by the trailers into believing some of our favorites from the earlier comics (remember “Kitty Pryde” from one of the earlier films being alluded to?) were in this film. Still, the whole brother vs brother (Liev Schrieber makes a scary, moody and believable Victor Creed, alias Sabretooth) battle 24 Seattle Gay News
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son we don’t get to know for certain if this mutant character really died or not at the end of this newest film in the series. Bottom line, I think she’ll morph into some supersomebody and be in the next X-Men movie, and maybe her character will make sense to me then. So, that’s my take on the newest in the franchise and I can’t say don’t go see it, but I will say not to go expecting it to take your breath away the way the other X-Men films did. Although I’m still waiting for the “leather” Storm from the later X-Men to show up, and I’m praying they do it right and star Angela Bassett in that role and not the wimpy Halle Berry (who I’ve actually come to like as the early Storm character). Also, there’s an aside that the whole “Hellfire Club” plotline I loved so much in the comic back in the late ‘70s might show up in a future movie. Oh, I do hope so.
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Top Girls Sound Theatre Company at Stone Soup Through May 17 Caryl Churchill is a well-known British playwright who has been writing for many years, perfecting her craft. Churchill loves to take conventionality and stand it on its head. Her plays are often nonlinear and mix fantasy with reality without indicating much separation – a recent production of Cloud 9 demonstrated that by including a character that actually was a doll. Churchill picks challenging topics like race relations, Colonial occupation, rape, and lies – anything that can point to human inconsistency and temptations of power. Sound Theatre Company is producing Churchill’s Top Girls. It was written in 1982, provoked by Margaret Thatcher’s rise to Britain’s prime minister. Churchill felt that, politically, Thatcher was not going to support feminist issues, which in hindsight was very true. Thatcher was more “man” than many men would have been, ignoring women’s issues, poverty, and unequal treatment. Top Girls is the name of an employment agency. Several scenes take place there with interviews of jobseekers. The play is a cast of all women, most of who do not treat each other very well. The main character is Marlene (Page Byers). Marlene is the female piranha, eating people on her way to upper management. She succeeds, but the personal cost is high. Stereotypically, though perhaps not so stereotypical in 1982, she finds herself alone. The first act is the most fantastical. It is
a dinner party after Marlene has received her promotion. Marlene has invited powerful women from history: Pope Joan (Kate Kraay), who duped people by disguising herself as a man roughly in year 854; Isabella Bird (Courtney Bohl, 1831-1904), a world traveler from Scotland; Dull Gret (Carolyn Marie Monroe), the subject of a painting by Brueghel of a woman in apron and armor leading other women in a charge; and Lady Nijo (Rosalynn Le, 1258), who was the Emperor’s courtesan and a Buddhist nun. The women are so full of themselves that they vie for attention in the conversation, overlapping and interrupting each other. However, a main theme emerges for each woman, having to do with motherhood and losing children. Act Two in this three-act play (with two intermissions that stretch the running time to over two and one-half hours) presents the agency and gives us more information about Marlene and her family. She has a sister, Joyce (Kate Kraay), and niece, Angie (Carolyn Marie Monroe), who are not upwardly mobile, and stay in the neighborhood Marlene has scratched her way out of. Angie is, in fact, clearly mentally challenged, and has dropped out of school, a frustrated learner. Act Three turns the clock back one year and focuses on this small family, revealing secrets that were hinted at in the prior two acts. The two sisters are politically at opposite poles, with Marlene identifying with the progress of Margaret Thatcher, and Joyce convinced that the world of the little people will not be improved. The challenge is to decide whether either life is “important,” whether the success makes Marlene better, or the poverty and menial labor makes Joyce “nothing.” Now we understand the reason for Marlene’s fantasy dinner in Act One: she
Girls Night: The Musical rocks the Moore Theatre by Marian Michener SGN Contributing Writer Girls Night: The Musical May 2 Moore Theatre Girls Night: The Musical rocked the Moore Theatre last week. Louise Roche’s script had a lot of snappy lines that kept us laughing. She is a British woman who had three children under the age of five when she wrote this play in 2000. It started out at her local community theater, then went from success to success. Jack Randle’s direction kept the pace. The idea is that four women get together in a karaoke bar to sing and celebrate their dead friend’s daughter’s engagement. Adding interest is that the friend appears with angel wings and comments on her friends’ lives, her own having been interrupted by falling off a moped 23 years before. Toni Carrrington gives that role a nicely bitchy spin. The story has an unexpected twist. The show sets a lot of fun classic songs as karaoke in the context of the story. The soundtrack sounds convincingly like a karaoke machine. The whole group sang “Young Hearts Run Free” as a tasty theme song. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” also fit well, as did “I Am Every Woman” and “Man I Feel Like a Woman.” Deborah Radloff plays Anita, the rich woman who is dismayed to find she might be pregnant, well. She did nice solos of “Cry Me a River,” “I Will Survive,” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” Carly Sakolove is wonderful as Carol, the lusty one. Her renditions of “I Am What I Am” and “Lady Marmalade” knocked our socks off. Whitney Kathleen Vigil played the schoolteacher, Kate. She gave a lot of life to “At Seventeen.”
Sarah Megan White played the bipolar Liza convincingly. Her solos on “Say A Little Prayer for Me” and “The Love of My Man” were hot. She had us laughing at what appeared to be her going into an inadvertent set of splits. The evening built to a good climax. “We Are Family” worked well as a ending. All five of these women have powerhouse voices. They also move well. Emily Morgan’s choreography was lively. Karl Ruckdescehl’s costumes were fun and suited the characters well. Shaun Motley’s sets gave us the feeling of being in a bar. We got tired of how much the show was about women getting drunk. It was so much about straight women, we wished one of the characters would surprise us nicely by coming out.
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in what has now become a legendary television interview. Alan Cox plays the cocky British journalist who manages to outbid Mike Wallace among all others to hold the first interview since the presidential resignation. He plays the role with a character arrogance that easily shows the unfamiliar why Frost was popular. The biographic charming personality comes through as we are shown first his flirtation with a fellow airline passenger and then his flirtations with the presidential committee, getting his way in both situations. Stacy Keach plays former President Richard M. Nixon with careful timing and a subtle energetic force that brings Nixon back to life. Does he look like Richard Nixon? There’s enough costuming to create an illusion. Does he sound like Richard Nixon? He does a good enough voice to bring the
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Top Girls a challenge worth rising to
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has no one else to share her success with. Can we combine our desires to succeed, pulling others with us in a “rising tide?” Or does that even matter? The play is a challenge to sit through, but the themes are worth exploring and the challenge is worth rising to. There are eight strong women actors here, with support from Dayo Anderson and Chris Hille, and everyone except Byers playing multiple roles. Director Teresa Thuman gives the audience some useful information in the program about the historical figures and why she thinks the play is applicable to today, reflecting on “class divisions” that “contribute to our current crisis.” Byers, as Marlene, has to keep us interested in her, while potentially alienating us with
her singular determination and lack of feeling for others. Byers manages that aspect well. The eclectic, modular set by Ciara Rose Griffin works well to provide clear delineation between locales, of which there are many. There are a huge number of dialects to manage, most of which are quite well done, with support from dialect coach Shanna Ridenour. Overall, this production does the play justice and presents Churchill’s views clearly. For more information, go to www. soundtheatrecompany.org or www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800-838-3006.
impersonation a few steps closer. It’s the energy – or the lack thereof, considering the subject matter – that makes the former president manifest, making us aware of the potential eruption brimming under the surface’s façade. And it’s done well. It is only too easy to get caught up in a caricature, but Mr. Keach never once goes there. He holds control of the larger-than-life and brings it down to a humane level. He brings this humanity and humbleness to a persona that could easily be remembered as a politically criminal personality. It is Peter Morgan’s writing that not only earned him the 2007 Tony nomination for Best Play, but also the reason this cast shines. It is mostly the writing, showing a human president opposed to an ogre or fiend that people tend to associate with former public scandals. This Nixon worries about his appearance: if Italian shoes without laces are too effeminate, or if his propensity to perspire and his beard’s thick shadow were the cause of his election loss in 1968. It is this precise pacing that allows the audience to connect with the characters in ways that reach beyond their infamous reputations. The excitement of David Frost is contagious as he first tries to seduce the president, only to find the challenges of getting a word in edgewise. The audience almost wants the stony Nixon to triumph over the cocky talk show host, and we secretly start to smile as the smug Frost realizes he is losing the interview. When a seemingly innocuous statement is found lost in the legal Watergate testimonies, Frost recognizes the presidential quotation for what it is and realizes the power he has found. When the tables are turned, we are at almost as much of a loss as the former president himself, and our sympathy for the figurehead develops. The play does not skip over the Vietnam War, the Watergate Trials or whether or not Nixon obstructed justice in any way. It just focuses on the several days of interviews between these two men. Those not overtly educated in politics, like myself, should not use that as a reason to avoid seeing this theatrical piece. There is a timeline inside the program, which helps to explain even to the political neophyte a
list of characters and where they fit into the scheme. The character of journalist/author Jim Reston (Brian Scambati) also serves as narrator of the show, giving us a brief history of the Nixon administration. This character explains the situations as they happen and, when the time comes, takes his place among the cast. The only drawback to this presentation is not the fault of the players. It is unfortunately the fault of the theater. Being that this is a “straight play” and there is no orchestration, the acoustics are not the best. More than once I found myself straining to hear what the actors were saying. And since the two-hour play flies by without an intermission, there was no chance to relate this to the sound booth. As I’m sure I’m not the only one who was presented with this situation, I can only assume that the Paramount Theater will make adjustments for future performances of the show. Frost/Nixon opened on Broadway on May 31, 2007, running for a total of 160 performances. Originally starring Michael Sheen and Frank Langella (who won the 2007 Tony Award for Best Actor), both men repeated their acclaimed roles for the film version. The play was nominated for three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards, the film was nominated for five Academy Awards in 2008. Congratulations to the current touring company of Frost/Nixon for winning the Best Touring Company Award as of May 4, 2009.
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Cafe Metropolitain - Funked Up Fridays. Bartender’s Choice Specials all day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour, noon - 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light drafts, $4.25 wells. Kitchen open 4 pm - midnight. No cover. Century Ballroom - Gay Night 3rd & 4th Friday every month. 7:30 pm lesson $5.00 with cover; 8:30 pm dance $7.00. 21+ with ID. Changes - Prime Rib dinner, $11.75; other dinner special, $8.25. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Bear Night, 2nd Friday every month. Crescent Lounge - Confessional Fridays with Cardinal Synn. 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Country Dance, 7:30 - 10:30 pm. High Energy Dance, 10:30 pm - 3 am. Cover $5.00 @ 9 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3.00 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun. - Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3.00 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! Start your weekend off right. Happy Hour 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martins Off Madison - Joseph Rojo, 9 pm - 1 am. Classically inspired original works as well as poa, standards and soundtracks. No cover. Neighbours Nightclub - House music with DJ Eric. 9 pm - 4 am 21+ * Cover charges as follows: 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am, $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00* **From 2 am - 4 am, 18+ with valid ID on main floor** www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - Efren's Divas Latin Night. 10 pm - 2 am. 21+ with valid ID. $5.00 cover. 206328-5198. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm; DJ Freddy King of Pants 9 pm - midnight. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 drafts. Daily drink and bottle specials. Lashes Cabaret at 9 pm with Chablis & company. DJ E spins on the 3rd floor at 10pm VJ Flow spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - LEATHER NIGHT (watch for events) DJs SMILLER & BunD 8 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Girl4GIRL Halloween Event. God-Dess and She live event @ 9 pm. $15 at door. Sell-out crowd expected. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $4 Jäger Bombs. South Side Boogie-Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am, with DJ Dirty Dan. Karaoke in the Main Room, 9 pm - 2 am. No cover. Wildrose - www.thewildrosebar.com.
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Cafe Metropolitain - Cheap Shot Saturdays. $4 cheap shots & DJ Skiddle Mixing. C.C. Attle’s - Brunch, 11 am - 4 pm. Happy Hour, 11 am - 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/Bud Light drafts, $4.25 wells. Kitchen open 11 am - midnight. No cover. Bear Night, 1st Saturday every month @ 6 pm. Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free Darts all day and night. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. DJ Dance, 9 pm - 1:30 am. Hosted by Eric. Crescent Lounge - Wolf Pup Ro Saturday Matinee Karaoke, 3:30 - 8:30 pm. Saturday Night Karaoke with Frankie, 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - High Energy Dance, 10 pm - 3 am, with DJs Stacey Cooks, MattStands, Harmonix, Funkybear. Cover $5 @ 6 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour, 3 - 7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour, Sun.-Thurs. 9 - 11 pm: $1.50 Miller drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - No cover … ever!!! But get in early to beat the line. Capacity enforced for your comfort & safety. Happy Hour, 6 - 8 pm.Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martins Off Madison - Rotating cabaret, 9 pm - midnight. No cover. Neighbours - Progressive House with DJ Randy Schlager from C89. 21+ with Valid ID. 9 pm - 4 am. *Cover charges as follows - 9 pm - 12 am, $5.00; 12 am - 2 am. $8.00; 2 am - 4 am, $10.00. 206-324-5358; www.neighboursnightclub.com. Neighbours Underground - “THE ORIGINAL VOGUE NIGHT” 9 pm - 2 am, $7 cover Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 2 am. Happy Hour until 7pm. DJ Freddy King of Pants, 9 pm - midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR with Erik 2-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s Lashes cabaret with Chablis and Company at 9pm DJ Flow spins on the 3rd floor at 10 pm VJ E spins the top Videos on the 2nd floor. Seattle Eagle - Underwear Party Night (watch for event listing) DJs HOTPLAY, KING OF PANTS, UPABOVE, KC+guests. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour, 4 - 7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Dancing with DJ Ricki Leigh. Twisted - Halloween Costume contest @ 11:30 with Madison Lane. Cash Prizes. DJ FLIP spinning. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Absolut Saturdays! $5 Absolut Drinks. South Side Boogie Dancing, 9 pm - 2 am with DJ Dirty Dan. No cover. Wildrose - First Saturday each month, DJs & dancing. $5 cover. www.thewildrosebar.com.
Sunday
Cafe Metropolitain - Hail Mary Sundays: $1 PBR, $5 Bloody Mary Special. C.C. Attle’s - Brunch 11am - 4pm. Happy Hour open ‘till close. $2.25 Bud/Bud Light Drafts and $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 11am - 10pm. No Cover. Changes - Brunch 11 am - 3 pm. $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 6 pm - 16 players only. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Julia D'Poon Sunday's 3:30 pm 8:30 pm. Danica D'Lish Sundays 9 pm - 2 am The Cuff Complex - Re Quest T-Dance DJ John England 6 pm-12 am, Beer Bust $1 domestic drafts & $4 well drinks, Cover $5 @ 6 pm. www.cuffcomplex.com. Bottleneck Lounge - Check out ELIXER, a new “late night” Happy Hour every Sunday night from 9 - midnight. Featuring six, old-school, classic cocktails for just $6 a
piece. This is a great way to sample outstanding cocktails at a smokin’ price. Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool. Martins Off Madison - Tim Kennedy, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover. Neighbours - 9 pm - 2 am Entre Hermanos Noche Latina $5.00 cover 21+ with Valid ID.With DJ Luis. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 2 pm-midnight. Happy Hour until 7 pm. R Place - Happy Hour with Erik 2-7 $5.75 Wells $2.50 domestic drafts. $6.50 Gourmet Bloody Mary’s newest night on the Hill! SIN SUNDAYS HOUSE MUSIC ON THE 3rd Floor. 2 NEW rotating DJ’s every week watch the SGN for the ads. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Seattle Eagle - Beer Bust $1 Drafts from 2-10pm Dj UP-ABOVE from 10-2 Twisted - Open @ noon for Brunch. Football obn the big screen. Happy Hour all day! www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - Happy Hour All Day! FREE POOL! Wildrose - Free pool all day. www.thewildrosebar.com.
MONDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Martini Mondays: $4 Martinis all day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm – 10pm. Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Club Silverstone - in Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. See us at www.clubsilverstone.com. Crescent Lounge - Sexual Chocolate (KJ) Mondays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - “Free Games” ALL DAY! Tabletop games, pool, darts, pinball. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily, Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30 pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Pint night with Happy Hour prices 8 pm-close. Trivia contest at 6 pm for cash & prizes. 9-Ball Pool Tourney at 7 pm. Martins Off Madison - Ruby Bishop, 8-11 pm. Classic ragtime, standards and oldies with Seattle’s classic queen of the piano. No cover. Neighbours - “MAD MESS MONDAYS” With Neighbours hottest new DJ: DJ AARON. No cover. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm - 1 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. R Place - Happy Hour with Jeff 4-7 $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. FREE POOL ALL DAY ALL NIGHT. Rosebud - Industry Night, 6 pm - Closing. Bring something indicating that you work in the hospitality industry (pay stub, food handler or alcohol server permit, business card, etc.) to recieve Happy Hour drink and food prices all night! Seattle Eagle - Radio Dept. $4 wells all night Dj HOTPLAY from 10 pm - 2 am. Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Twisted - Monday Madness, $3 Well, $2.50 Bud/Bud Light Pounders, Football on the big screen. Free WiFi. www. twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 Domestic Drafts, $2.50 all bottled beers, $3 Touch Down Shots. FREE POOL! Wildrose - Pool Tournament 7 pm w/Prizes!
TUESDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Tequila Tuesdays: $4 Tequila Shots $4.50 Margaritas All Day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon - 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm - 10pm. Changes - $1.25 Domestic bottles. Hamburger $2.50, Cheeseburger $3.50, Bacon cheeseburger $4.50. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free pool all day - 2 tables. Crescent Lounge - Johnny Cockring Tuesdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Bear-aoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Peanut night with "Free Games" alll day. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. Daily drink specials at $3, Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. 8-Ball Pool Tournament starts at 6:30 pm. Martins Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings by this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards, and more. No cover. Neighbours Underground - “DRAG IDOL” with your host Ryan Hazey 9 pm - 2 am. $6 cover. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. Black Nail Production Karaoke 9 pm-1 am. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. Daily drink and bottle special. KARAOKE with Ben 9-2 am. Rosebud - Speakeasy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Listen to
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prohibition era music by DJ Dubonet and enjoy a libation from William's famous cocktail menu. Dapper dress from the era is encouraged. Seattle Eagle - IN HEAT $5 Long Island Iced teas Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Temple Billiards - (206) 682-3242. Karaoke 9 pm to 1am. A Black Nail Production. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $10 Dizzy Pass - $1 you call it, 6pm to close. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Taco Tuesday. No cover.
WEDNESDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Wine-Oh! Wednesdays: $7.50 Wine Tasting. 30% Off Bottled Wines. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour noon – 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm – 10pm. Changes - Happy Hour until 7 pm. Karaoke 9 pm. A Black Nail production. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. 8-Ball Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Karaoke 9 pm-1:30 am hosted by Michael. Crescent Lounge - Laura Wednesdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Free pool & Pitcher Special. Country Dancing 1st & 3rd Wednesday. POZ Social 2nd Wednesday. Dress Code Leather Social 4th Wednesday. Happy Hour 2 pm - 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. till 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Dart Tournament starts at 7:30 pm. Martins Off Madison - Bonnie Birch, 8-11 pm. Open mike with Seattle’s premier accordion chanteuse. No cover. Neighbours - “PLAYGIRL MANHUNT” Contest at 11:30 pm. Club opens at 9 pm. No cover. Neighbours Underground - Roxy's House of Dolls with DJ Trent Von in the Neighbours www.neighboursnightclub.com. 206-324-5358. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Gelliphish 7 pm-midnight. Re-Bar - D.A.I.S.Y. Age with Riz! Hip Hop and R/B from the 1990’s.YO! FREE 10 pm. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff . $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts.WET show.All male wet underwear contest 3 rd floor. Hosted by Chablis $100.00 1st place $50.00 2nd place 3 rd place Porn. DJ E Rocks the 3rd floor top 40, R&B. Rosebud - Hump Day Singles Mixer, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Single? Come in and meet others. Not single? Join us anyway and meet some new friends. Grren Fairy Night, 8:30 pm - Closing. Bartender William channels the Green Fairy using sinful drinks made with absinthe. Anything can happen! Seattle Eagle - on the DOWNLOW $2 Dos Equis Dj KINGOFPANTS from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Karaoke with Keith @ 9 pm. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $1 off all mixed drinks and shots. Karaoke 9pm-2am with José. Wildrose - Karaoke 8 pm-12:30 am. No cover; drink specials. www.thewildrosebar.com.
THURSDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - LIT Thursdays: $5 Long Island Iced Teas. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. $2.25 Bud/ Bud Light Drafts, $4.25 Wells. Kitchen Open 4 pm – 10pm. Changes - Happy Hour all day and night. Trivia night with your host Jeff. Cash prizes. Club Silverstone - In Tacoma. Happy Hour till 7 pm. Dart Tourney 7:30 pm. Hosted by RW & Co. Crescent Lounge - Shaken Not Stirred Karaoke with Sabi Thursdays 9 pm - 2 am. The Cuff Complex - Pool tournament 7 pm. Karaoke 8 pm-12 am with host Jonathan Jones. Happy Hour 2 pm 8 pm half price appetizers. www.cuffcomplex.com. Julia’s - Eatatjulias.com. $3 daily drink specials. Happy Hour 3-7 pm daily; Late Night Happy Hour Sun.-Thurs. 9-11 pm: $1.50 Miller Drafts, $2.50 micro brews, $3 well cocktails. Breakfast/brunch served Sat. & Sun. til 4:30pm. Free Wi-Fi. Madison Pub - Happy Hour 6-8 pm. Weekly beer & cocktail specials. Martin’s Off Madison - Karin Kajita, 8-11 pm. Open mike with the hip stylings of this jazz virtuoso. Jazz, standards and more. Neighbours - Rock Lobster 80's night with DJ Trent Von. 9 pm - 3 am. $3 cover. 21+ with valid ID; 18+ from 2-3 am. www.neighboursnightclub.com. Poco Wine Room - An intimate, cozy Capitol Hill wine bar featuring many NW wines by the glass. www.pocowineroom.com. PURR Cocktail Lounge - 3 pm-2 am. Happy Hour until 7 pm. DJ Thomas from 7 pm-midnight. R Place - HAPPY HOUR 4-7 with Jeff. $5.75 wells $2.50 domestic drafts. ASS all male amateur strip show. Hosted by Chablis. $200.00 1st place $100.00 2nd place $50.00 3rd place DJ Flo’w Rocks the 3rd floor top 40 R&B. Seattle Eagle - BAREBACK Thursday $1 Off If You Take Your Shirt Off Dj TOAST from 10-2 Swank - in Kent - Happy Hour 4-7 pm. $2.50 wells, $2 drafts. Karaoke - drink specials. Twisted - Happy Hour 5-7 pm. Country Dancing 2nd Thursday of the month. www.twistedineverett.com Vibe - in Kent - $3 wells, $4 Washington Apples. Wildrose - Cheap date night! $2 wells. Corn dogs & tater tots. www.thewildrosebar.com.
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The sex, art, performance mix Seventh Seattle Erotic Arts Festival file photo
ety that continues to try to suppress all that is natural in our sexual desires,” Literary Art Director Shana Deon told SGN. “What we are trying to do is change today’s society so that we may purchase a lovely piece of erotic art and hang it in our homes and invite folks in who will appreciate it’s intrinsic beauty without upturned noses and Victorian attitudes.” “I watched a wonderful scene night after night at the festival we put on, everyone was getting along,” Deon said. “All sexual persuasions and choices coming together in complete acceptance and tolerance of one another and enjoying and celebrating their sexuality.” Event organizers say the festival is gaining popularity, including areas outside the Pacific Northwest. “The Seattle Erotic Art Festival is fast becoming an international event,” said Docent Director Sophia Iannicelli. While the festival has the primary goal of supporting artists whose work is erotically focused, it has an underlying mission of promoting a more sex-positive culture that encourages the individual to express and explore their sexual identity, Iannicelli told SGN.
valentine Diva Midori’s Love Seat, an interactive installation made of inflatable love dolls
by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer The Seattle Erotic Art Festival held their seventh annual event last Friday through Sunday at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. According to event organizers, the venue hosted over 3,000 attendees over three days of festivities ranging from beautiful to shocking. Offering patrons more than just art, the festival featured performance and literary art, after-hours parties, workshops, and special presentations. Each piece of artwork was selected
through a three-panel jury process. Over 2,200 entries were submitted with just 200 pieces making the final cut. An additional 100 works of art were selected by a guest curator to be displayed next to the top 200 selected. The Festival store offered over 4,500 works of art from prints and small works to books, DVDs, cards and oddities. Although the erotically charged festival is sexual in nature, the art pieces were displayed in good taste. “The Seattle Erotic Art Festival furthers education and acceptance of sexual freedoms and choices of adults living in a soci-
Albert Rodriguez: Are you keeping track of American Idol this season? Taylor Hicks: I am. I’ve been able to watch this season more because of my
schedule. Rodriguez: Do you have a favorite? Hicks: I do not have a favorite. With Adam [Lambert] being in the bottom three last week, I think it could be anybody’s title this year. Rodriguez: How did you celebrate the night you won? Hicks: Well, I got to see my family and made some calls to really close friends. Fox [television] has this really nice afterparty for the winner and all the performers and contestants on the show – a wrap party, so to speak. Rodriguez: You didn’t get loaded and wake up with a big hangover? Hicks: I arrived at the party around midnight and at about 2:45 in the morning I was up doing interviews. Basically after you win, you do 36 hours of press interviews continuously. It starts in LA and then you fly to New York for more press interviews. Rodriguez: I know you did stage work in high school and college, but is Grease your first theater production on tour? Hicks: I was always a musician, an artist, singer-songwriter. But Grease is my first
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headlined tours from coast to coast, and is now headed to Seattle for the live theater production of our favorite high school musical, Grease. Hicks reprises his Broadway role of Teen Angel for a 19-day run at the 5th Avenue Theater (www.5thavenue.org) beginning May 12 (note: Hicks will sit out the first two nights). While in the Emerald City, the Alabama native will give an intimate, one-night performance at The Triple Door (www.thetripledoor.net) on May 27. As he packed his favorite sneakers and collected his personal essentials en route to Seattle, the Soul Patrol leader rang me for a brief chitchat just a few days ago. From a hotel room in Los Angeles, here’s what Taylor Hicks had to say inside The Music Lounge – with a Southern twang, of course.
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sault on my hearing. MBV mines the ground between beautiful pitch-bending sounds (not unlike dolphins crying) over a wall of feedback and distortion best described as a sonically pleasing vacuum cleaner on full tilt. This may sound abrasive – and to some it may well be – but to those who loved to shoegaze in the early ‘90s, My Bloody Valentine was the best of the best, the coolest of the cool. So tough, experimental, and otherworldly that they went way past shoegazing into something else entirely. venture into theater, and even acting in musicals. Rodriguez: Is this something you’d consider moving to New York for, to pursue more aggressively? Hicks: I definitely would consider it. I did the actual Teen Angel role on Broadway last year for three months, and now for the national tour I’ve reprised it. If the right role came along, I would totally be into that. Rodriguez: Have you had any run-ins with Gay fans who maybe try to lure you to a Gay bar or get you to perform at a Pride event? Hicks: I’ve had offers, but because of the Grease schedule it’s been tough to get out and do shows. Rodriguez: I know every fan is important, but in many instances Gay fans are supportive at an early stage and are loyal throughout an artist’s career. Hicks: Yes, I totally agree. Rodriguez: So what happens postGrease? Hicks: After the Grease road show I will make my name available for other roles on Broadway and possibly movies, and also try to tour my brand new record, The Distance. Rodriguez: Will your performance at The Triple Door, which is completely separate from the Grease run here in Seattle, be a combination of new music, previous recordings and cover tunes? Hicks: There will be some songs off my brand-new record, and then songs off my previous albums that I’ve written and then some covers – I love doing some obscure covers. Rodriguez: When you see Seattle on your
And then they were back. In 2007, guitarist/singer Kevin Shields announced that the band had reunited and were working on new material. Since that time, they’ve done a few festival dates, but nothing far-reaching. When the WaMu appearance was announced a few months ago, I was in shock along with everyone else. Would MBV draw a crowd large enough to fill the theater at $50 a ticket? After all, in their heyday they never reached widespread success – how could they with such a specific niche and non-commercial appeal? But the theater was full, and it proved unequivocally that pushing the limits of music can and often does make a mark that lasts for years. Strobe lights and overexposed high-speed images flashed just as I remembered, only this time, the stage was bigger, the equipment more expensive, and the strength and clarity of sound even greater. Plowing through the best of Isn’t Anything, Loveless, and a wide array of EP tracks, the show was absolutely riveting and every bit as perfect as I dared to hope it would be, and then some. Secretly, I’d been afraid that such a notorious cult band wouldn’t live up to their reputation. The cavernous WaMu Theater is a definite stretch from the tiny clubs where MBV originally cut their teeth. Yet, the wall of sound was magnificent and crushing. It’s hard to explain just how beautiful such a massive sound is live – it resonates through the entire body. For the finale, “You Made Me Realize”, the band started off at the usual level and suddenly broke into an onslaught of noise so thunderous that it radiated up through the stone floor and filled the room entirely for approximately 20 minutes. It was a sound you could feel, close to what a jet engine might sound like – something crushing that obliterates everything else. Completely amazing, yet kind of frightening at the same time. I’ve never heard anything like it, and I doubt I ever will. It was truly awe-inspiring, even as I backed away to try to save what was left of my hearing. tour itinerary, what comes to mind? Hicks: Great vibe. There’s just a great vibe about the city that I enjoy. I’ve spent a few nights there while on tour, but I’ve not been able to really stay there for a month, so I’m really excited about coming and sinking my teeth into the city. That’s the great thing about going on a Broadway tour, you have time to go into a city and really explore it. Rodriguez: Which artists at the moment do you really like? Hicks: Well, um, let’s see. I like some of the [John] Mayer albums. I’m a big fan of T-Pain, I like his stuff. I like the new Jamie Foxx single [“Blame It”], and I got to hang out with him about a week ago when I was at the Idol show. And the occasional Britney song. Rodriguez: “Toxic”? Hicks: Yeah, I dig on that a little bit. And then there’s The Grateful Dead from the Hollywood Bowl in 1974 – you gotta throw that in there, too. Rodriguez: You’re a country boy from Alabama and they don’t make food in LA like they do back home. How do you deal? Hicks: You don’t deal. You just hope you can get back there and truly deal. I know there has be some good brunch spots in Seattle, so I will be excited to taste Seattle’s cuisine. Rodriguez: If you’re a seafood fan, you’ll eat fish in Seattle that literally came out of the water that day. Hicks: I love seafood. Like I said, I’ve only spent a limited time in Seattle, so I’m excited about spending a whole month there. I really dig the city. Rodriguez: Maybe we’ll kidnap you for an afternoon and show you a couple of good spots. Hicks: Hey, I’m all for it. Rodriguez: For anyone going to Grease, they should also probably check you out at The Triple Door. Hicks: Yes, please come. The music’s really good. I’ve spent a lot of time on the road trying to cultivate an organic, soulful sound. Rodriguez: You’ll have to break out some of those dance moves. Don’t be shy. Hicks: You know what, I’m never afraid. You gotta be fearless. You just can’t be shy.
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Books and BBQ by Mercy Moosemuzzle SGN Contributing Writer
Mira Nair Months ago, when Mercy first met Cuteness, Cuteness said she wanted to go hear Mira Nair at Seattle Arts and Lectures. Mercy wasn’t sure who Mira Nair was, but she said, “That sounds like fun,” then did some research. When Mercy figured out Nair was the director of Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake, she was glad she had agreed to go. Nair’s lecture last week was delightful. Nair said she grew up being known as “bagli” (if Mercy has this right) which meant “wild girl.” She described having watched the movie Love Story in India and deciding to apply to Harvard because the college
in the movie had to have enough money to have a scholarship for her. She was right. The film maker made a documentary about street kids, working with the young people to teach them acting that was more natural than the Bollywood style they were used to seeing. Cuteness likes the fact that Nair said the kids chose Madonna for their dance sessions. A second documentary was about strippers. Nair lived with those women to get access to their lives for her film. Nair said the inspiration for Mississippi Masala came from knowing about the expulsion of the Indians from Uganda, the fact that a lot of the Indians moved to Mississippi and wondering what would happen if one of those young women fell in love with an African American man. She said she made
The man who was Jesus’ lover
by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer A few years ago author Paul Brenner had an epiphany, out of which The Abomination: A Novel was born. One day, members in a writer’s group Brenner belonged to were complaining about something a leader of the religious right had made when he leaned forward and said, “It’s strange that no one has written a story about the person identified in the Fourth Gospel [Holy Bible] as the disciple Jesus loved.” The idea seemed overwhelming, recalled Brenner. “They all turned to me as if to say, ‘well?’” The author pored over research on the period of which the book is set, 68 C.E. He focused on Greek culture and life, the Roman Empire and its ethos, Jewish apocalyptic beliefs and activities, as well as a wide variety of early Christian beliefs and practices regarding Jesus. Brenner told SGN that central to the story was getting a grasp on the differences in how sexuality was understood and practiced at the time. Altogether, the writing took a good two years before the controversial Abomination manuscript was ready. Xlibris published the book in February. The Abomination: A Novel tells the story of the disciple who was leader of the Sacred Community of Men in Jerusalem – and Jesus’ sacred intimate. During the Jewish revolt against Rome, he flees to Alexandria,
Egypt where he works to write a secret gospel for all of those for whom love is considered an abomination. He is pursued by assassins and religionists who intend to eliminate him and the Sacred Community of Men because of the danger they pose to the version of the Jesus story put forward by the Catholic party. In Alexandria, his task is complicated when he meets Markos, a brilliant, handsome young Greek interested in new technology and romance, and an orphaned street urchin, Hakor, in need of family and care. Brenner classifies the novel as historical fiction. Throughout the book, he succeeds in mixing fact with fiction to create a beautiful tale of love, meaningfulness and adventure. While reading the book, Brenner’s meticulous and colorful use of detail seemed to transport me to Alexandria, Egypt in 68 C.E. with ease. “Following the lead of others who write historical fictions, I included Greek terms, which are interpreted and explained, since the Greek language was the equivalent in the Roman world of what English is globally in our times,” Brenner told SGN. You will quickly notice, as I did, the main character is never identified by name. I asked Brenner why he deliberately left the Gay disciple nameless. “The identity of the disciple Jesus loved has been much debated,” Brenner said. “Historic Christian interpretation has identified him as the apostle John, claiming that he and Jesus were just very good friends.” Brenner said there are technical and textural reasons to question the Christian interpretation. No one else is ever described this way, he said. Brenner believes that describing apostle John and Jesus’ relationship as “good friends” allows religionists to exclude any sexuality from Jesus. “I chose to leave the reader with the mys-
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Monsoon Wedding on an incredibly low budget, using her home in Calcutta for the set, her family as actors and their clothes as costumes. The director talked about being interested in the quality of being intoxicated with life. That is part of what Cuteness likes about her movies. Mercy likes the fact that they are such lovingly detailed worlds. She Smokes Cuteness looked at She Smokes, the new book out from Seal Press in time for the summer season about women cooking barbecue. She found the book fabulous. She loves it that author Julie Rheinhardt’s position is that men should not be the exclusive tenders of the grill, but women should get in on the action, too. Rheinhardt does a great job of breaking down the types of BBQ – by region, by cooking methods. It made cuteness want to go out and eat BBQ. The cookbook included yummy recipes for biscuits, grilled polenta, and blackberry cobbler. Cuteness, who had grown up in the south, thought she had died and gone to heaven while reading this book. It reminded her of the last time she went home to Arkansas to visit and she brought back jars of BBQ tery of his identity, and, hopefully, from a sense of the story and history of the antisexual nature of Christianity, that makes sense as part of this struggle,” Brenner said. The Abomination: A Novel deals with religion and Jesus in ways no other book has dared – to even entertain the idea that the son of God had a male lover may cause quite a controversy. Something the author, in no small way, set out to do. “I certainly expect that the story, as it gets beyond LGBT readership, will offend,” admits Brenner. “I did my best to insure there was enough to upset and conservative religionist who thinks his/her idea of God in the only one, and that Christianity is inherently anti-Gay. While I wrote, I was certainly aware of their point of view, but was more concerned to write a story in which LGBT persons, who have been excluded from Jesus’ story, find a story in which they and their lives … are included and affirmed.” Brenner said conservative religionists are the same people who’ve used the Bible to set out to prove Africans are cursed by God and therefore slavery was God’s will for them. The same people, he said, use the Bible to prove women are inferior, and can’t be priests or ministers. Brenner said the list goes on and on. The novel is his first work of fiction since high school. Brenner, based out of San Francisco, CA, usually writes extensively on technical issues related to his work within the hospice and palliative care world. He volunteers with the Creative Healing Project, which brings art experience to children and teenagers diagnosed with life-threatening medical conditions. “I would like people to know how proud I am to be a member of the LGBT community and how pleased I am to offer this story as a contribution to [the community’s] life, and to expand dialog with the religious and spiritual controversies we are involved in.” The author has visited Seattle many times and said he enjoyed every visit. “The setting of the city is breathtaking, and it is blessed with a gifted, active, outstanding LGBT community with many accomplishments to its credit, including a comfortable way of life,” he told SGN. Brenner’s current writing project is a musical fantasy based on the idea of what happened to Jerry Falwell after he died and landed at the entrance to “The Most Fabulous Heaven Ever.”
sauce and gave them to select individuals. She Smokes brings back some lovely memories for her. She and Mercy plan to check out Rheinhardt’s barbecue place, Smoking Pete’s Rainbow City Band Auction Mercy and Cuteness volunteered for the Rainbow City Band auction. They enjoyed the sense of community there, people serious about playing music and their friends and partners. The dinner was exceptional. The auctioneer was witty. The Purple Passion swing band had everyone up dancing. Part of the fun was people bidding on having the band playing at their events. Also a fun item was getting to conduct the Rainbow City Band at a concert. Commitment Ceremony Mercy and Cuteness were successful lining up the Swedish Cultural Center for their wedding. Mercy wants you to know you can get a much lower rate on that beautiful space by using it on a weekday. Her friend, Deliberation Nonce, wants to know if Mercy is going to change her name to Moosemuzzleson or if Cuteness will change hers to Bunkhouseson.
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continued from cover from the audience main floor). If you came for an athletic spectacular like the recent Grupo Corpo at Meany Hall, you would be disappointed here. In fact, the whole work was characterized by the most fluid, graceful, and gentle essence. Space was filled with Mozart’s most feminine friendliness, as though the air was Mozart-water, and the dancers were swimming in it. Nothing overtly spectacular, just supremely expressive and elegant. Lauren Grant, wife of fellow dancer David Leventhal, was the soloist in more ways than one: she danced almost entirely only when the piano was speaking, taking the piano line as her music. The other dancers were of course the “orchestra.” This worked very nicely, especially because the playing by the Seattle Symphony under Stefan Asbury could not have been more exquisite. I can’t remember hearing such beautifully phrased Mozart from the SSO. For those who might have felt that the almost understated first number was lacking in the usual Mark Morris dazzle, the second work, ‘Sonata in D major for Two Pianos, K. 448,’ more than satisfied. Garrick Ohlsson was joined on a second piano by Yoko Nozaki. Called ‘Double,’ this work was a lively, joyous romp in which the male dancers showed their stuff, nicely contrasted by the women. The second movement, with a sudden lighting change to a nighttime pale blue, and with the men holding hands in a circle, created a floating sensation, like lily pads on a pond. Again, the exquisite grace of Mozart in dancers’ bodies. The late Mozart ‘Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat major, K. 595’ completed the program with slightly more complex dancing with the full company, to match the mature richness of this great work. A native of the Seattle area, proudly Gay Mark Morris has long established his reputation as one of the greats of modern dance. This program seemed as though he is over his days of needing to prove how daring and/ or novel he can be. Instead, we got beauty and elegance along with his always-present respect for and love of the music he sets to dance. Long may he thrive in this mode! Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu
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w e e k o f M a y 8 - M a y 14
ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Worrying about money can become a downward spiral. Deal with problems proactively. Friends can offer good advice, but take it with a grain of salt. Even a modest donation to charity will boost your financial karma. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Take advantage of birthday cheer to promote yourself. Your friends are eager to help you, although you and they probably have very different ideas of what kind of help is best. Their surprises really are better than your plans. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): You need down time, but can’t escape the demands of the world. However you balance your needs and others’ will be much observed. Take some quiet time and perform your duties cheerfully. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Mixed signals with some friends can lead to confusion about how deep and close those friendships really are. It can be tempting to brush any misunderstanding and embarrassment under the rug, but talking it out really is better. LEO (July 23 – August 22): As eager as you are to strut your stuff, some things are better kept stuffed away. People trusted with your secrets will blurt things out, even if they mean well. It could work to your favor. Be nice and keep a sense of humor about it.
Readings make great gifts! I also do weddings and parties!
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Wanting to do things your way is likely to cause arguments. Suggestions from others may sound wacky, but at least be polite enough to listen. Outré as they may be, there may be a seed of brilliance to inspire helpful new ideas. LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): You could lose your balance in an explosion of passion. Stay mindful of previous commitments, especially to your health (and your partner’s!). Keep proper prophylaxis handy. If you’re trying new techniques, be very sure of safety considerations. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): The family that plays together … Seriously a little fun and games would help to alleviate troubles at home. The shift of mood would at least help everyone see problems in a light more conducive to solutions.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You have a lot to say to your colleagues, but remember to listen at least as much. Even if they don’t seem quite logical, you can learn a lot. Look at work problems as community issues, and keep an open mind.
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): A new look at your investments, whether of money or energy and attention, can raise surprising issues. For better insight, talk it over with a sibling – or someone close enough to feel like one.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Money isn’t the real problem at home, but may point to a solution. The real problem is your own uncertainty about who you are and how you fit in. Basic values learned in childhood could be either building blocks or stumbling blocks.
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Meditation should help calm your worries, but it doesn’t always work that way. What you really need is to break out of a rut. Go shopping with a “sister” and let him or her pick things out to at least try out a new look.
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SUNDAY - May 10
Mothers’ Day (For a list of open & affirming religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org.) Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Clarement Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515. Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. Perfect for guys looking for more relaxed play, who are just getting back into soccer, just learning the game and/or want to supplement their competitive play with a recreational team. To sign up visit www.raincitysoccer.org
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TUESDAY - May 12
SATURDAY - May 9
A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. All men are welcome. www.agatheringofmen.org Snohomish Gay Men’s Task Force Trailhead Hiking Club. 10am. Albertson’s parking lot, State & 4th, Marysville. Carpool to Boulder River trail near Darrington. Film Screening - “Ask Not” by Johnny Symons. Doors 12noon, Film 12:30pm. SIFF Cinema, 321 Mercer St. Film explores the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, followed by a discussion. FREE. www.communitycinema.org Country Western Dancing. Lesson 4-6pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Dance lesson by donation. No partner required. www.raincountrydance.org Nunya Business - An Intimate Auction to Fight “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.” 5-7pm. CC Attle’s, 1501 E Madison. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will be auctioning off many forms of military paraphernalia. Proceeds benefit the Servicemembers’ Legal Defense Network. www.theabbey.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouthcenter.org. (Also meets Thursdays 4-10pm & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Trans & Genderqueer Support Group for Survivors. 6-8pm. Every week. For survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence. For information & location, call the SafePlace crisis line, (360) 754-6300. SHIFTing Words. 7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. An evening of spoken word & recovery. Features Tara Hardy, Maya Hersh, Sparkle, Stefanie Fox, Cypress Marie Powers & Martia Isabel. FREE. Strength Over Speed. 7-8:30pm. Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 1002 E Seneca (lower entrance off parking lot). FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org James P Cannon: A Native Son’s Revolutionary Road. 7:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Award-winning author Bryan Palmer speaks on US radical James Cannon. $3 donation at the door. Program is preceded by a “Nothing’s too good for the working class” buffet served at 6pm for a $10 donation. The event celebrates May Day. 722-2453. www. socialism.com Snohomish Gay Men’s Task Force Bearracuda Bears. Chop Suey, 1325 E Madison St. $5 before 10pm, $8 after. t johndmarsh@mac.com
May 9 thru May 17
Boi Time. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. Ongoing support group for Trans males who desire recovery from drugs or alcohol. Not a 12-step format but 12 steppers are welcome! www. dunsheehouse.org Daring Divorced Divas. 3-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Sunday. A support group for Lesbian women dealing with divorce, separation & transformation. To attend this group please contact the facilitator at daringdivorceddivas@yahoo.com La Movida. 4-5pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Cada Domingo. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700. Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Thurs: 7:30-8:45pm; Fri: 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thursday & Friday. www.orcaswimteam.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Meets every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. Charity Drag Bingo. 8-11pm. Cafe Metropolitain, 1701 E. Olive Way. Play bingo, win cash & prizes, benefit local GLBT charities. Hosted by Giggles Galore. $5. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
MONDAY - May 11
Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Meets every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at knead2feelgood@yahoo.com
Positively Mondays. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. An informal social & discussion group for men with HIV or AIDS. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Sex, Dating & Relationships. 6-7pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. Cost: $4. www.seafattle. org/waterwomen.html; waterwomenswim@aol.com; 789-1267. BiWomen’s Reading Group in Bellingham. 7-8:30pm. Bellis Fair Food Court, Bellingham. Meets 2nd Monday each month. A few of the books we’ll read are Bi-themed, but we’ll be looking at all the books thru the lens of Bisexuality & how women form supportive communities. For information & list of books, rsaxton@fastmail.fm Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Group Health, 200 15th E. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only Gay & Lesbian speaking club. Please check website for current room information: www.toastmasterspride.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/Seattle Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. (A spouse’s support group runs concurrently with this meeting; PFLAG/FOCUS meets concurrently with this meeting.) PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. www.seattle-pflag.org. PFLAG/Skagit Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Central United Methodist Church, 1013 Polte Rd, Sedro Woolley. Meets 2nd Monday each month. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. PFLAG/Wenatchee Area Weekly Meeting. 7pm. Trinity Methodist Church, 850 N James Ave, East Wenatchee. Every Monday (including any & all holidays). PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Lambert House Art Night. 7:15-8:45pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Knights of Malta Monthly Meeting. 7:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 2nd Monday each month. K of M/Jet Chapter is a fun-loving leather/Levi social
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Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org. Family of Choice. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Weekly drop-in group for LBTQ women to cultivate community in their lives. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org. Hepatitis C Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 6pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for anyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, who is living with Hepatitis C. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Seattle Counseling Service, 1216 Pine St. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthover speed.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 of every 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. Meets every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverse harmony.org LGBT MS Connection/National MS Society. 6:308pm. Swedish Conference Center, Cherry Hill Campus, James Tower, 550 17th Ave, Room E, 1st Floor. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month. MS Connection is a support group with the goal of providing a safe environment for the LGBT community to express their experiences & the impact of MS on their lives & the lives of their loved ones, as well as provide support for one another. Contact Shelly at 250-5002 or lgbtmsconnection@comcast.net Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network. 6:30pm-Social; 7pm-Open Rap. Capitol Hill Group Health, South Building, 201 16th Ave E, Room A6/7. 2nd Tuesday of every month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. For information visit www. geocities.com/sbwn. Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Meadowbrook Playfield, 10533 35th Ave NE (tennis courts at 32nd Ave NE). Every Tuesday & Thursday thru Sept. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $3 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. www.teamseattle.org/sta Country Western Dancing - Two-Step Lessons. Beginners 7-8pm, Intermediate 8-9pm. Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave E. Lessons will build on the moves & techniques taught the prior week. Lessons are open to all regardless of age, gender or gender identity, body type & skill level. No partner required. Cost: $60 for 6-week series. www.raincountry dance.org Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Drums are provided. For information & location call Dennis, 363-4500 or differentdrummers@ mac.com Maybe Baby. 7-8:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Maybe Baby is a support group for LGBTQ people who are interested in becoming parents. For information email info@maybebabyseattle.org or visit www. maybebabyseattle.org Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. Seattle Mental Health Institute, 1600 E Olive St (in Conference Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. Sandra Jo, 328-4895. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Ageless. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Tuesday. Ongoing drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org. Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. For info, call 322-2437; www. dunsheehouse.org
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Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. GLBTQ supported. Meets every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA Hotline 781-4490. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Bellingham. 7:30-9pm. St James Presbyterian Church, 910 14th St. Every Tuesday. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. (See Wednesday listing at 7:30pm for details.) Lowdown Hoedown. 8pm-12midnight. Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St. 2nd Tuesday of every month. For anyone who wants a mid-week dose of classic country music that you simply can’t hear on the radio any more. Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 217-9271, ext 3. www.otterpolo.com.
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WEDNESDAY - May 13
Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com InsideOut - A Support Group for GLBTQ Youth Ages 13-18 in Shoreline. 3:30-5pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Room 230, Shoreline. Every Wednesday. InsideOut is a group for LGBTQ Youth to develop positive self-identities in a professional & supportive environment. 362-7282 ext 242. Sponsored by the Center for Human Services. Speed, Sex & Sanity. 5-7pm. Gay City Health Project, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Wednesday. A drop-in informational & educational night for Gay & Bi men, friends & family. Activities include social events, lecture series & brainstorming sessions. A program of Project NEON & Gay City. For more information, 323-1768, www.crystalneon.org, www.gaycity.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG - Everett Chapter. (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@hotmail.com POZSeattle 10th Anniversary Celebration. 6-8pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meet us in the downstairs bar for socializing to catch up with old friends, to make new ones & have a whole lot of fun. Light catered fare will be provided by a gracious & anonymous supporter of the group. This event is free (except for the cost of beverages) & is for all HIV+ men & their friends regardless of age, shape, size or color. www.pozseattle.org Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Come & discuss the best Gay novels with us. Join other booklovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come only once or come to every meeting. For info, call 322-2437; nickdimartin@earthlink.net Transgender Youth Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Coalition of Anti-Racist Whites Movie Night: Saying No! to Sexual Violence. 6:30-9pm. 309 Pontius Ave N. Join us for a movie & discussion centered around the intersection of racism, sexism & violence in America. Suggested donation $5-$10. www.carw.org Queerituality. 6:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Gay City’s monthly reading & discussion group about Gya/Bi men’s spirituality. Men of all faith traditions (or none) are welcome. peter@gaycity.org Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.) 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. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersollcenter.org Lambert House Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Wednesday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rebel Reading Circle. 7-8:30pm. Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. Share ideas as you study Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity & Resistance by Yolanda Alaniz & Megan Cornish. FREE. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453. www.socialism.com Red Cedar Circle. 7-9pm. Interfaith Community Church, 1763 NW 62nd St. Every Wednesday. Songs, dances, teachings & ceremonies of the Pacific Northwest Coast spiritual tradition & culture called SiSiWiss (Scared Breath). Open to all people. 312-6181, www. johnnymoses.com 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: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV-Negative Gay & Bi Men. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On-going. This emotional support group provides a forum for HIV- Gay & Bi men to
share strategies for staying negative; to explore issues related to being HIV-; & to look at how to find meaning, purpose & lives worth living in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Please speak with the facilitator before attending. Call Scott at 725-2488. www.dunshee house.org HIV+ Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. On going. ARRIVE BY 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Progress - A Recovery Group. 7:30-8:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets every Wednesday. A new group for LGBTQ folks in recovery from substance abuse to explore themselves thru spoken & written word. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org; www.shiftrecovery.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 7:30-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Meets every Wednesday. QYF is a confidential group for Queer & questioning women ages 22 & under to talk about dating, relationships, coming out - you name it - in a fun, laid back environment. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org “StageFright” - Youth Open Mic - For Aspiring Writers & Performers, Ages 14-24. 7:30pm. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave. Meets 2nd Wednesday each month. FREE. Everyone welcome to attend. StageFright not only features young folk, but is also MC’d by young folk & attended in great majority by young folk. 322-7030; www.hugohouse.org. Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. First Congregational Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Confidential, informal group for people of all gender identities & expressions including butch dykes, cross dressers, TV, TS & feminine men. (360) 671-3358; www.washingtongenderalliance.com. AA Sober & Free Group. 8-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. LGBTQ friendly meeting of AA. www. dunsheehouse.org Crystal Meth Anonymous. 8-9:30pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Wednesday. A 12-step group for quitting & staying off crystal meth.
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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. Seattle Tennis Alliance Social Doubles. 6:30-8pm. Lower Woodland Park Courts 5, 6, 7 & 8. Every Tuesday & Thursday. STA is Seattle’s premier Gay & Lesbian tennis club. $2 for members & first-time guests, $5 for returning guests. www.teamseattle.org/sta Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 1422. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Support/discussion group meets every Thursday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for LGBTQ youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Pacific Gender Support Drop-In Meeting. 7-9pm. 1812 E Madison St, #204. Meets every Thursday. This is a drop-in group for all: CDs, TVs,TGs, TSs & all those concerned with Gender issues such as family, friends, employers, etc. Donations appreciated. 323-2162, www.pacificgender.org/support/ Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Dos Fallopia: Deja Poo (5/14-5/17). 7:30pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. Stars Peggy Platt & Lisa Koch with DJ Gommels. Classic comedy sketches, four nights only. Tickets $13-$20. www.brownpaper tickets.com Gay Fathers Association of Seattle Support Group. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, meeting room varies. Meets every Thursday. Support groups for (1) Gay fathers & (2) for Gay men who are married & may or may not have children. The two groups meet on alternate Wednesdays. For schedule, check http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/gayfathers seattle or drop in regardless of parental status to make initial contact. www.gfas.org Shifting Gears. 7:30-9pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Ongoing drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunsheehouse.org 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 - May 15
THURSDAY - May 14
Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.” 12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. For info, call 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org. Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. Harborview’s Madison Clinic, Ground Floor, West Wing, 325 9th Ave. (If people are uncertain which room, the folks up in Madison Clinic, 2 West Clinic, can give directions.) FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthover speed.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Queer Night at the Bremerton/Kitsap Health Department. 4:30-7pm. 109 Austin Dr, Bremerton. Meets 2nd Thursday each month. HIV/AIDS & STD testing in a GLBT positive environment. Call Sue or Steve at (360) 337-5235. Spectrum Natural Health. 5:30-8:30pm. Country Doctor Community Health Clinic, 500 19th Ave E. Every Thursday. Spectrum Natural Health offers primary & naturopathic care for the LGBTQ community. Providers have been serving the LGBTQ community for years. Sliding scale, no one turned away. For info or appointment, call 299-1600. www.cdchc.org Write Your Heart Out - A Queer Youth & Allies Writing Group. 5:30-6:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. We all have a story to tell. What is yours? Write Your Heart Out is a safe place for queer youth & allies 22 & under to explore one’s self thru the written word. Fiction, non-fiction & poetry will be encouraged & supported. 322-2515, www. lambert house.org Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA). 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E, Room 2. Meets every Thursday. This is a weekly 12-step group open to anyone dealing with dual recovery issues. For info, call 3222437; www.dunsheehouse.org
Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 6712838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org (Also Thursdays 4-10pm & 2nd Saturdays 4pm-12 midnight.) Syttende Mai/”Syttende Gay” Happy Hour. 5-8pm. Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St. Kick off Norwegian Constitution Day weekend with Kwanchai & Jonathan Matthews Design Group. Proceeds benefit the Nordic Heritage Museum. RSVP to Christina at 262-1022. GSBA Scholarship Awards Dinner. 5:30-9:30pm. The Westin Hotel, 1900 5th Ave. $85 - members, $95 - non-members, $50 students. Walk-ins $10 extra at the door. REGISTER at www.thegsba.org Blind & Low-Vision Support Group. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Open to all ages of blind & visually impaired LGBT folks. For information call Darryl at 329-2935. Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org Thrive. 6:30-8pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Peer-led skill building workshop for anyone dealing with substance abuse or other addictive behaviors. Registration is required to attend this group. For more info or to REGISTER go to thrivepeers@ gmail.com WaterWomen Swim. 6:30-7:30pm. Fircrest Pool, 15th NE & NE 155th St. Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday. For fat, fat-friendly & differently-abled women of all sexual orientations. (See Monday listing at 6:30pm.) Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Seattle Prime Timers Coffee Reunion. 7pm. Starbucks, 1600 E Olive Way. Meets the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. Metro routes 8, 9, 14, 43, 49 & 60. 329-0793; http://seattleprimetimers.usa-50.com Snohomish Gay Men’s Task Force Conversations With Queers. 7pm. Contact Brian at (425) 293-2699. Country Western Dancing. Lesson 7:15pm, Open Dancing 8:30-10:30pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Dance lesson by donation. No partner required. www. raincountrydance.org Dos Fallopia: Deja Poo (5/14-5/17). 7:30pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. Stars Peggy Platt & Lisa Koch with DJ Gommels. Classic comedy sketches, four nights only. Tickets $13-$20. www.brownpaper tickets.com Out Dancing. Lesson 7:30pm, Dance 8:30pm. Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St. Gay night at the Century Ballroom, every 3rd & 4th Friday of the month. Dine & dance. Dinner reservations 324-7263. $5 dance lesson, $7 cover. www.centuryballroom.com
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The Alternative. 8-9:30pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Every Friday. Drop-in social/support group for young Gay & Bi men. Every second Friday of the month is Game Night for Gay/Bi men from 8pm-1am. www. dunsheehouse.org Diverse Harmony “Freak Show” Spring Concert (5/15 & 5/16). 8pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Features songs from Broadway & popular music plus original compositions by our performers, to tell the story of a troupe of “freaks” in a traveling side show. Admission $10, ages 22 & under FREE. Tribal Instinct. 8-10pm. The Wet Spot, 1602 15th Ave W. Meets the 3rd Friday most months. FREE for SML members, $5 for non-members. Tribal Instinct is followed by The Wet Spot’s Men-Only Event; separate admission is required.
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SATURDAY - May 16
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com Lambert House Queer Rec. 1pm. 1818 15th Ave. 3rd Saturday of every month. Outdoor & indoor adventures for youth ages 22 & under. www.lambert house.org Q-Squared Book Group. 1pm. Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave E. This month: “Hero” by Perry Moore. A Gay teen hero in a high-concept fantasy marks a significant expansion of LGBTQ literature into genres that reflect teens’ diverse reading interests. www.qsquared.org Bi & Bi Mixed-Gender Social Group. 4-6pm. Wayward Coffee, 8570 Greenwood Ave N. Meets 3rd Saturday each month. Social get-together for Bisexual men & women, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks. www.binetseattle.org. Snohomish Gay Men’s Task Force Poker. 7pm. Contact Robert at (425) 239-3675. Dos Fallopia: Deja Poo (5/14-5/17). 7:30pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. Stars Peggy Platt & Lisa Koch with DJ Gommels. Classic comedy sketches, four nights only. Tickets $13-$20. www.brownpaper tickets.com
SUNDAY - May 17
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Esprit 2009 in Port Angeles (5/10-5/17). The Pacific Northwest’s premier Transgender convention. For details visit www.espritconf.com Ethyl Forever Car Club Monthly Meeting. Board 10:30am, Membership 11;30am. Mark restaurant, 914 SW 152nd St, Burien. Meets the 3rd Sunday of every month. ethylforever@hotmail.com Rebel Reading Circle. 11am-12:30pm. 900 Hiawatha Pl S. Meets 1st & 3rd Sundays. Share ideas as you study Viva la Raza: A History of Chicano Identity & Resistance by Yolanda Alaniz & Megan Cornish. FREE. Sponsored by the Freedom Socialist Party. 722-2453. www.socialism.com Film Premiere - “Straightlaced: How Gender’s Got Us All Tied Up.” 2-5pm. AMC Pacific Place, 600 Pine St. A powerful & intimate look at how popular pressures around gender & sexuality are shaping the lives of American teens. Tickets $8 advance, $10 at the door. www.safeschoolscoalition.org Seattle Prime Timers Monthly Potluck Social & General Meeting. 2-4pm. Seattle First Baptist Church Recreation Hall, 1111 Harvard Ave (at E Seneca St enter thru glass doors on Harvard Ave.) Meets 3rd Sunday most months. Bring a dish to serve 6-8 people. $4 door fee covers hall rental. SPT is a social club for Gay men & their friends. 329-0793. Syttende Mai/”Syttende Gay” Celebration. 3-6pm. The BelMar, 5449 Ballard Ave NW. Watch the Syttende Mai parade with a turnout of over 15,000. $10 VIP pass includes access to patio & upstairs. $2 of each VIP pass will be donated to the Nordic Heritage Museum. RSVP at www.kwanchai.net Seattle PolyFidelity Discussion Group Potluck Meeting. 5-7:30pm. Meets 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months at a poly-friendly location. PolyFidelity welcomes persons of all sexual orientations who are interested in discussing responsible alternatives to monogamy. Followed by a Poly Party. For more information & location, www.scn.org/~spg Mizz Gay Cheerleader Cheer-Off Contest. 6-9:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Join Seattle SNAP (Sober Now & Proud) for their first season sponsor night. Come out & support ECSA’s first & only Recovery softball team. Features a drag cheer-off contest. Suggested donation $5. Dos Fallopia: Deja Poo (5/14-5/17). 7:30pm. Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave S. Stars Peggy Platt & Lisa Koch with DJ Gommels. Classic comedy sketches, four nights only. Tickets $13-$20. www.brownpaper tickets.com
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. info@bentwriting.com, www.bentwriting. com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.geocities.com/sbwn Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers a schedule of LGBTQ-supported 12-step meetings. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org or call 587-2838, 24/7. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffa.org
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers support, discussion & skills groups, retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www. dunshee house.org Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 511 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 363-9188; www.thegsba.org HIV/AIDS Program, Seattle/King County Dept of Public Health, provides confidential/anonymous information about & testing for HIV/AIDS. 205-7837. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Malta: 329-0886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www. maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: 903-9288, www. nwbears.com; The Olympians: www.The Olympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 339-JACK, www. raincityjacks.org, Romp Naked: www.rompnaked.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org;
Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, 329-0793; www.seattle primetimers.org. Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 323-0750, www.flyinghouse. org; Sound Mosaic: 860-SLGC, www.slgc.org Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.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. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@ nwnetwork. org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag. org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington state; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Long Yang Club, 264-4304; www.longyangclub.org/seattle; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 932-8313, macctseattle@yahoo.com; NW Two-Spirit Society, SeattleTwoSpirit@hotmail.com; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Sojourner Truth Unity Fellowship Church, 723-9395; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikone-nw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay
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& 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.metrokc.gov/health/glbt Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition.org SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. www.seamec.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families. 323-1768. Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (425) 339-5298. SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: 686-4176, www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycle Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: 938-7402, www.gayseattlesoftball. com; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs. Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Hiking Group: 632-5405; Jet City Hoops (Basketball): www. jetcityhoops.org; Olympic Yacht Club: www.oycnw. org; OutVentures: outdoor education & recreation activities, www.outventures.org; Pacific Northwest Gay Rodeo Association: www.pacific nwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.puddletown dancers.org; Rain Country: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www. raincountrydance.org; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies. org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network 367-4064, www.team seattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.campt rc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacky Tourist Clubs of America, Seattle Chapter - www.ttca.org; bruce@ttca.org; 1122 E Pike St PMB 905, Seattle, WA 98122-3934. Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 741 St Helens Ave, a resource center for the LGBTIQA community of Pierce County, (253) 383-2318, www. rainbowcntr.org TRANSGENDER: Emerald City Social Club: (425) 827-9494; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey. com; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www. ingersollcenter.org; Pacific Gender Support: 3232162, www.pacificgender.org; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; www.LesBeHealthy. org; Lesbians Over 40: 328-4895; 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, http://rainshadow women. tripod.com/; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www. tacomalesbianconcern.org; WOWS: a fun, memberdriven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo. com/group/womenofwestseattle 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; GLBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention Program: 297-5922, ext 116; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. As a program of GLSEN/WA, 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 (Gay, Lesbian, Open-Minded, & Bisexual Empowerment): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, ages14-20, in Everett, David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth.org; InsideOut: a support group for GLBTQ youth ages 13-18, in Shoreline. 362-7282 ext 242; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, ages 14-22, in Seattle, 322-2515, www.lamberthouse. org; www.MatthewsPlace.com; Oasis Youth Center: for GLBTQ youth, ages 14-25, in Tacoma, (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcen ter.org; Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/ Puget Sound: 325-7724, www.seattle-pflag.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschools coalition.org; 632-0662 ext 49 (non-emergency), 1-888-99-VOICE (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431-TEEN; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412.
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_______________________________ HOMESHARING is a non-profit with 24 years of experience matching people seeking housing with homeowners residing within Seattle. Pay a reduced rent or exchange household chores. All applicants are carefully screened and matched for compatibility and mutual benefit. 3 references from tenants are required. Criminal background checks are performed on all participants. A program of Senior Services. 206-448-5725. www. seniorservices.org/ _______________________________ LARGE ROOM FOR RENT: in 1300 sq ft 2 BR home w/LARGE yard, W/D, Comcast cable internet/TV, and abundant parking. Too many amenities to list. $400/mo + utilities. No pets, no drugs. First/last and a $100 non-refundable cleaning deposit; references required. This is a quiet serene home. I own an Electric Bike and Trikke store (www. workoutwheels.com) and I’m a semi-pro gardener (among other commitments). I spend A LOT of time outside with my spoiled cat as she supervises my work. I am a single GWM and like it that way. Call Mark @ 206-653-0000 if you are looking for a DRAMA FREE zone. Shoreline CC is nearby as well as I-5 and two bus lines. 20/3 _______________________________ ROOM FOR RENT IN RENTON. Three Gay males are looking for a 4th to share a 5 BR house in Renton. The rent is $375/ mo plus a split of the utilities. The room can be furnished or unfurnished and the house has W/D, D/W, cable TV, wireless internet and plenty of storage. The house is located close to 2 park & rides plus dining, shopping and entertainment venues. The house is non-smoking and please no pets. Please contact me at purenoir@hotmail.com to schedule an appointment to see the room or if you have further questions. 20/3 _______________________________ 11 for rent
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_______________________________ CAPITOL HILL Spectacular Views of Downtown, Space Needle and Sound. Move-In Special. Call for Details. Starting at $1500. Newer building with elevator. Large outside balconies. Beautiful 2 BR/2 BA. Extra-large master bedroom with own bath, huge walk-in closet, gourmet kitchen, full-size W/D, dishwasher, microwave timer cook oven/self-cleaning, frost-free refrigerator, double sinks, garbage disposal. Parking available. Cats welcome. Sorry, no dogs. Prime area - two blocks west of Broadway. 424 Belmont Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98102. Join our family NOW. Great GF-Managers and Community. 206-709-1506. 20/3 _______________________________
ESCAPE THE DRAMA of the city. Move out west, to West Seattle. 1 bedroom apts. starting at $775. Willow Court Apartments. 206762-7884. 21/6 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale
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_______________________________ $599,000 Vintage Madison Valley 1909 Craftsman with old world charm intact. Grand foyer, staircase, French doors & formal rooms. 3 BR/1.5 BA, beautiful grounds w/fenced-in backyard and basement. Close to shops, restaurants & downtown. Lisa Murphy: 206-412-0072. Windermere Real Estate. http://leapinhome.vflyer.com/home/flyer/ home/2456657. 20/3 _______________________________
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DEER DANCER HEALING ARTS Stressed? In pain? Feeling stuck in life? Learn more about your body and your emotions. Relaxation/Treatment massage. Hellerwork and Bio-Shen. Dan Christofferson. LMP (206) 3234389 (Capitol Hill). Visit us online at www.deerdancerhealingarts. com. Now accepting VISA/MasterCard. SGN/ _______________________________
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_______________________________ ALYSON ADVENTURES Shouldn’t your next vacation be unforgettable? We specialize in adventure travel for Gay men and Lesbians. Call for a free catalog! Alyson Adventures. 1-800-8259766. Please mention you saw their ad in the SGN. SGN/ _______________________________ TRAVELLING TO VANCOUVER, BC? Check out our short term chic urban accomodations at www.urbansuitedigs.com. Petfriendly. Rates start at $85/ night. 39/22 _______________________________ 36 escorts
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ASIAN (CHINESE/THAI) Young, muscular, 5’9”, 165, 28 y/o. Sensual/erotic bodywork. Incalls in Renton or North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-7131459 or leave message. $100 Incall - $150 Outcall. _______________________________ AWESOME & AFFORDABLE Full-body deep tissue Swedish Massage for fit men only. Evenings and weekends. Ed, 206985-8491. 23/6 _______________________________ DADDY BEAR I’ll give you one of the best bodywork sessions that you will crave. Bi & Gay welcome. 12-9pm. 206328-5828. 19/3 _______________________________ EROTIC & SENSUAL MASSAGE... For relaxation and full release of tension... Private and convenient location with ample parking. $75/hr. 206.225.0524. 21/3 _______________________________ FRENCH TOUCH BODYWORK Experienced, friendly European masseur w/a table and sensual hands. In/Out. Luke, 206-3232427. 20/3 _______________________________ FULL BODY SPORTS RUB Muscular Italian offers deep full body sports rub. $60/hr. Seattle outcalls only. Hotels OK. 206993-1333 pgr. 20/6 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 22/12 _______________________________ HOT 9” uncut hairy top. Full body rub. Anytime. In $45, out reasonable. 206-329-0310. 19/6 _______________________________ HOT BODYWORK from young student. 206-290-2888. 21/3 _______________________________
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APPRENTICE AVAILABLE RU self-employed or have cashflow, mail order, internet business? I’m looking to gain experience. Can help pick up slack and expand your current business opportunities. I have sales & marketing educational background. I’m a congenial, inquisitive, thorough person. Dave, 206781-5888, scorpmahn@yahoo. com. 21/3 _______________________________ JOB WANTED! Experienced in childcare, janitor, dishwashing, housekeeping/sitting, thrift store, pet care. I’m a quick study. email bseagle@hotmail.com or phone 206-988-0269. 20/3 _______________________________ SEEKING PERMANENT/FT POSITION. M, 52, laid off after nearly 9 yrs. Exp. in: warehouse, forklift, delivery (non CDL), janitorial, cashier, production/assembly. Drug-free, teachable, good references. Chris @ 206/763-3721. 19/1 _______________________________
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_______________________________ 3RD HEART Men’s Spa is now open in Renton. visit www.3rdheart. com and see what’s new for men. Call 206-979-1547 for your appointment. SGN/ _______________________________
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_______________________________ ENJOY A SOOTHING MASSAGE Restore a sense of well-being with a Swedish, Esalen and deep tissue massage. Capitol Hill location. Jeff, LMP. 206-650-0542. www.broadwaymassage.com. _______________________________
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_______________________________ CRISIS CLINIC CRISIS LINE needs volunteers. Provide anonymous and confidential support to people in emotional distress. Professional training starts soon! For more information, visit www. crisisclinic.org, or call 206-4613210 ext 697. SGN/ _______________________________ LAMBERT HOUSE Seattle’s LGBTQ youth center is currently seeking a volunteer graphic designer. This position requires experience working in graphic design at a professional level. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Katie@lamberthouse.org or call 206-322-2515 ext *814. SGN/ _______________________________
EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain. Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 22/12 _______________________________
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_______________________________ $60/1.5 HOUR BODYWORK Young, beefy, muscular Asian offering professional bodywork. Safe, private, nice and warm apt., shower/parking available, 10 minutes from downtown. 206816-4868. SGN/ _______________________________ A FULL BODY RUB DOWN Great hands for relaxation and full release of tension. Clean and relaxing place with table. Clean white man. $50/hr. In call only. Call 206-883-3848. 20/3 _______________________________
or at your hotel. Experienced bodyworker, good-looking, nice body, nice manners. Guaranteed to make you feel better. Day or night. Call 206-310-3491. 20/3 _______________________________ SWEET SENSUAL BODYWORK! Sensual, therapeutic bodywork by good-looking, friendly, nonjudgmental guy on Capitol Hill with great hands and smile! 206-335-7670. Available 10ammidnight. 24/6 _______________________________ WATSU/SHIATSU = BLISS Experience watsu (water massage) and shiatsu (acupressure) in private beautiful Eastlake studio. Very fit therapists also offer 4-handed session. Richard, 206-370-0423. www.myspace. com/richardwatsu 20/3 _______________________________ 38 men
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_______________________________ The NAKED Computer Man Business/Home. 30+ Years Experience. If it is broke, slow, or needs help, let me fix it. DATA Recovery, Internet, Networking, Hardware, and Software. Very PATIENT. Call Randy. CELL: 954-684-3829. Ask about photography. 52/52 _______________________________
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