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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Issue 45, Volume 37, November 6, 2009
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Jon Bon Jovi
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer In the category of “men we most want to imagine as human lollipops,” Jon Bon Jovi is definitely in the running. This often tan-chested hunk – with a perfect mane, to boot – has starred in more Gay fantasies than all three of the Jonas Brothers combined, and that’s a lot, folks. So it’s with great cheer that I announce Seattle as the launching pad for Bon Jovi’s massive 2010-
11 road trek, “The Circle World Tour.” The veteran New Jersey act, which also includes celebrity chick-magnet Richie Sambora, will open their enormous road show at Key Arena on Friday, February 19. The band made the announcement just before playing to a swarm of fans outside the new Meadowlands Stadium a week ago, and for local followers of this Grammy-winning unit, the date and site of their first concert couldn’t be sweeter – a weekend evening right in the heart of the Emerald City. Bon Jovi is the latest artist to pick Seattle for the opening date on their itinerary; Green Day, Pink, Tori Amos, Franz Ferdinand, and Pearl Jam have all begun entire tours, or specific legs of their live performance outings, here in the past year. Tickets for Bon Jovi, who’ll play songs from a forthcoming new album and longtime favorites like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” go on sale November 9 at all Ticketmaster locations. Poor, poor Elton John. Poor, poor Seattle fans. The pop diva was forced to postpone both of his shows this week, a double-bill with the also legendary Billy Joel,
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Nude Scapes : A new exhibit Bon Jovi, Sir Elton, by Seattle native Art Wolfe and Snow Patrol
An image from Art Wolfe’s Nude Scapes
by Shaun Knittel SGN Staff Writer Art Wolfe’s Nude Scapes Art Wolfe Gallery
Spencer Day delights packed house at Jazz Alley
Spencer Day Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley November 2 The first line of my review of Spencer Day’s previous Seattle concert read like this: “This kid is going places.” And you know what? He has, he really has. In the four months since his last visit to the Emerald City, the young artist debuted atop Billboard’s jazz album chart, performed on latenight television, toured across the country, and managed to fill Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley, the exact spot where he played to roughly two-thirds of the venue this summer. There wasn’t even a bar stool available in the bi-level nightclub on Monday night. Billed as a “secret show” for faithful listeners and club members of local radio station 98.9 KWJZ, the evening got underway with Day hopping onstage and singing “Til You Come to Me,” the leadoff track from his charttopping record Vagabond. Dressed
Sharon Gless on her life as an LGBT icon by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN Contributing Writer
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Spencer Day
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1944 First Avenue S. cial private viewing of the collecNovember 13 tion of artistic male nudes is set for Celebrated wildlife and nature November 12, by RSVP only. photographer Art Wolfe will showThis week, SGN spoke with case a new exhibit on November 13, entitled Nude Scapes. A spesee art wolfe page 31
Sharon Gless has had an enduring love affair with the LGBT community. Her Emmywinning performance as hardened Det. Sgt. Christine Cagney over six seasons of Cagney & Lacey made her a Lesbian hero long before people admitted such things out loud, while her 78-episode arc as Queer-friendly mom Debbie Novotny in Showtime’s version of Queer as Folk drew her both acclaim and a larger fan base. Sharon Gless in Hannah Free Throw in an Emmynominated guest stint on Nip/Tuck me to discuss the picture, her caand her current gig as the quick- reer and anything else that came witted mom of an ex-spy on USA to mind. Scheduled for only 10 Network’s Burn Notice, and the minutes, our conversation trans66-year-old actress’ popularity is formed into an hour-long chat. The uninhibited actress touched upon as strong as ever. In Seattle for the Seattle Lesbian topics as far-ranging as the current and Gay Film Festival’s closing- state of television, her status as an night presentation of her new film see gless page 27 see spencer day page 31 Hannah Free, Gless sat down with
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by Scott Rice SGN Contributing Writer Men Who Stare at Goats Now Playing Men Who Stare at Goats stars George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, and has Robert Patrick tossed in for good measure (I’m a die-hard X-Files fan and I’m not embarrassed to admit it). So the flick has star power and the premise is ripe for some awesome satire, right? Small-town reporter Bob Wilton (McGregor) loses his wife to a one-armed vet. He reacts by heading off to war himself. As he waits in a Kuwaiti hotel to cross the border into Iraq where the action is, he runs into Lyn Cassady (Clooney), a former special forces agent whose unit, the First Earth Battalion, specialized in New Age psychic warfare. The special unit is lead by Vietnam vet Bill Django (Bridges), whose goal is to change the nature of warfare. One of their experiments involves staring at goats until their hearts stop. There is a lot to like about this movie. The stars do exactly what they are supposed to do; they shine. Clooney is perfect as the overachieving believer who gets steamrolled by Larry Hooper (Spacey), the delightfully villainous malcontent who screws up the groovy vibe of the First Earth crew. Bridges does what Bridges does best, playing the affable freewheeling wise-ass battalion leader with a heart of gold. McGregor gets a bit lost amid the star power, but you hear his Scottish brogue
bubbling up now and then. I find McGregor curious. He’s a solid actor, but his looks are very everyman. I suppose this works to his advantage when taking on roles such as Christian in Moulin Rouge, in which he sings his way into your heart. We don’t expect someone who looks so mundane to hold his own in the presence of Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, and John Leguizamo (in a flashy role that was made for him). Yet he does hold his own, and that makes things interesting. In Men Who Stare at Goats, McGregor’s Wilton mainly follows Cassady around and plays the straight man. There are a couple of supporting players that steal scenes from the big guys. Stephen Root (King of the Hill and No Country for Old Men) is a chameleon who always gets it right. Stephen Lang, who you might recall from Save Me, the Chad Allen vehicle that got serious play at Queer film festivals from here to the ends of the universe, is hilarious as Brigadier General Dean Hopgood. The story, based on the book of the same title by Jon Ronson about an actual special forces unit, is a fascinating setup. The satire should be rich and creamy and omnipresent. Unfortunately, the satire falls flat much of the time. There are some truly funny moments and smart jokes. The riff about Jedi Knights between McGregor and Clooney is terrific, and the very idea of training soldiers to prevent war using only their minds could spawn a 20-page essay all by itself. You also must keep an eye out for Clooney’s ear trick; it’s time
Tyne Daly (l) and Sharon Gless in Cagney and Lacey
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continued from cover LGBT icon, and her thoughts on both Washington State’s Referendum 71 and California’s Proposition 8. Here are some of the highlights: Sara Michelle Fetters: Hannah Free is a movie about a lifetime love affair between a free spirit, Hannah, and a happy homebody, Rachel. At its heart, it is about how people find home – not in a place, but in another person. Would you agree with that? Sharon Gless: Yes, I would. Rachel is home for Hannah. She is it. Hannah has wanderlust; she always has the need to keep moving, yet she always comes back to Rachel, always returns to her. Rachel is her home, not the house, not Michigan, but Rachel. Hannah is always returning to her, the two of them only feeling whole when they are both together. Fetters: When you play someone like Hannah, when you portray a character right at the edge of their own mortality, does it force you to look back on your own life and career? Does it force you to put things into a perspective you might otherwise not have done? Gless: It does. I do think about things like that. I find myself looking back a lot lately as I’ve been doing lots of interviews for Burn Notice, for [Hannah Free], and for
a play I’m about to start in San Francisco. It’s forced me to sort of look back. I mean, I started doing this – acting – over 40 years ago and they still let me do it when most of my colleagues aren’t working. But then, that’s Hollywood. Age is not the rage for women. But, for my part, I’m going to keep doing this as long as they’ll let me, and right now it looks like they’re going to keep letting me for quite some time. Fetters: Are you surprised that the role of Christine Cagney has endured as long as it has? Gless: I think what made [the show] popular is that we discussed feelings. It was the first show where the leads were emotionally vulnerable. Viewers felt what they were going through. They reacted like real cops do when they see horror. Mary Beth had a family she was trying to balance. Cagney – who I personally think was the best female character ever written for television – was a raging alcoholic and was a very flawed character. It was those complications that made them real, and I think that’s what affected viewers so deeply. They could relate to them, and even though they were cops and were doing this crazy job, they were still human beings with this intense friendship people could relate to. Fetters: What was it about the show that brought it such a large Lesbian and Gay fan base? Gless: I think they were very strong women, and while they were both individuals
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Stare at Goats a wasted satiric opportunity
George Clooney (l) and Ewan McGregor in The Men Who Stare At Goats
a gas. There are some funny moments and sharp satire. But there are also many wasted moments. Watching soldiers tripping on LSD while playing with military equipment should be either utterly frightening (Apocalypse Now) or really, really funny. Here, it’s neither. The film also loses steam in preachy moments designed to get the message out. I don’t mind a film with an agenda; in fact, I like a film with a point of view, especially if it’s one I agree with. This film pokes fun at the futility of the never-ending search for the ultimate weapon and the degradation wrought on both parties when torture
is employed. These are both ideas I can get behind. However, if the narrative becomes subservient to the message, you’ll lose me every time. Maybe we can chalk it up to a less than experienced director, Grant Heslov, and screenwriter, Peter Straughan. Men Who Stare at Goats is veteran actor Heslov’s second feature as director and Straughan’s second feature as screenwriter. Whatever the problem, massive star power can’t save a lackluster story marred by wasted satirical opportunities and a preachy streak. It’s good enough to rent next February, but there’s no need to see it on the big screen.
and had their own personalities, they were both working in a field dominated by men. Lesbians were drawn specifically to Cagney according to the majority of the mail. The [Gay] men were drawn to Tyne, while the women were all drawn to me. I’m forever grateful for that because whenever I give speeches or do things for LGBT causes I always have to say thank you because the Gay and Lesbian audience kept me alive. I’ve had droughts in my career, but when I got Queer as Folk it was the Lesbian and Gay audience that brought me back. They had never forgotten me from Cagney & Lacey and suddenly they were embracing me even more. Personally, I feel like I owe a major part of my career to the [LGBT] community. Without them, it is highly possible I might not be working today. Fetters: And now you’re in Hannah Free actually playing a Lesbian character – your first, even though you’ve long been considered an LGBT icon. Gless: People keep saying I’m an icon. I’m still not so sure. I’ve always believed an icon had to be a much older person, that they had to have done something monumental with their life to achieve such a status. Of course, now that I’m 66, maybe I’ll have to start rethinking those sentiments. Seriously, though, thank you for saying that. It was a joy to play Hannah. She’s such a remarkable character and her relationship with Rachel is so strong. Gay, straight or whatever, love is love, and to play a character so deeply in love with another is a joy. Fetters: If you could talk to people considering voting against something like Referendum 71 or those that voted for Proposition 8 in your home state of California what would you tell them? Gless: I don’t know. I’m not good at one-
liners. I’m an actor; that’s what I have writers for. Seriously, though, I can tell you how I feel. I’m a fifth-generation Californian and this is the first time I feel ashamed to be from my home state. I don’t understand how people could vote for something like [Proposition 8] and I would hope the people of Washington do not make a similar mistake. I love that I’m from California. I love being a Californian. To now feel shame for both of those things is something I hope no one in Washington will ever have to experience. Debbie Novotny had a great quote. She said, “Genitalia is just God’s way of accessorizing.” I love that quote and I don’t understand why the people who fight [Referendum 71 and Proposition 8] don’t get that and I can’t help but wonder what their interest is. How does it hurt them? How does it affect their lives? To my mind, this shows a bigotry with absolutely no sense behind it. None. It’s not their life. People should be allowed to love who they love. Who cares what [gender] they are? I just don’t understand it. It horrifies me that people are this stupid. Love is love, and the rest shouldn’t matter.
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by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Nancy, Frank and Joe Macha Monkey Through November 21 Macha Monkey often does world premieres of their own work, and with Nancy, Frank and Joe, Kristina Sutherland and Desiree Prewitt have collaborated on an intriguing new play. The names in question are actually Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. These pulp mysteries were what got many kids into reading, somewhat like comic books. The mysteries were solid, the characters were rarely objectionable, so many parents were happy to have their children hooked. These series were part of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, which kept churning out more episodes like a long-running kid’s show. Nancy, Frank and Joe tells the story of the Stratemeyer family, with cute interruptions by commercials and demonstrations of sections of some of the books. The beginning appears to be a fairly light-hearted look at the development of an American classic staple. As the play goes on, more important and oddly interesting relationships develop and family dysfunction appears. In 1930, Edward Stratemeyer (James Weidman in one of a variety of roles) died and left a thriving novel business. His two daughters, Harriet (Desiree Prewitt) and Edna (Kristina Sutherland), make a bold move to helm the business themselves, continuing to churn out episodic mysteryboilers. The play chronicles the family relationship as the years go by and as the sisters
become estranged. All through this historic look back, another subject is threaded. Ghostwriters were hired to write these books, pseudonyms were used for authors’ names, and no one person got credit for writing the books. We are shown two writers in particular who wrote Hardy Boys mysteries and Nancy Drew mysteries. As we are introduced to them, they sit at typewriters while actors play parts in the scenario. In addition to the three actors mentioned, Jesse Lee Keeter and Joy Yaholkovsky round out the five solid ensemble actors. Each of them has multiple roles, though Prewitt and Sutherland maintain the consistency of playing the sisters, who are the main focus of the piece. Prewitt, in particular, is heart-tugging in her desire to carry on her father’s legacy, while alienating her sister and being taken advantage of by their publishers. Prewitt’s precise characterization is made more pronounced because she becomes Frank Hardy a bunch of times and shows a totally different character, as do the other four actors in their various roles. Mark Fullerton directs an entertaining, if a bit rambling production, cleverly using projection screens and a well-conceived set by Ann Marie Caldwell to great effect. Dani Prados has a particularly important role as lighting designer, as does Joseph Swartz with sound design. The play might be a fond reminiscence for a few people, but if you have not read any Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys, you needn’t worry. The themes of women’s liberation, family legacy, corporate competition, business pressure, and even racial stereotyping
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Joy Yaholkovsky as Nancy Drew
inform the audience, and familiarity is not a prerequisite. This is a well-formed piece with something to say. It still could use some trimming in areas with a bit of lag, but it intrigues with a look behind a famous and iconic book series. courtesy stone soup theatre
Clockwise from top left: Natalie Saxon, Laurence Hughes, Rebecca Parker-O’Neil, James Lyle, Zachariah Robinson, Maureen Miko
A bouncy evening of Durang one-acts by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Durang 7 Stone Soup Theatre Through November 15
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Stone Soup Theatre, a theater devoted specifically to one-acts, has put together what they believe is the first amalgam of seven Christopher Durang one-acts. One of Durang’s most memorable plays is the very funny Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You, a parody of a Catholic nun teaching her view of the world. Durang likes to meld comedy with painful subjects. His plays are “absurdist comedy married to real feelings,” he says. This evening of seven plays is produced by an ensemble of six: Maureen Miko, James Lyle, Zachariah Robinson, Natalie Saxon, Rebecca Parker-O’Neil and Laurence Hughes. It’s definitely a mix of comic situations with some poignant subjects. First up is The Actor’s Nightmare, which is apparently that you wake up not knowing who you are and you’re told you must go on
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For more information, go to www.machamonkey.org or www.brownpapertickets. com or call 800-838-3006. Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ gmail.com. into the toilet, and other sundry outrages. Prepare for “bombardment.” Desire, Desire, Desire is a strange amalgam of Streetcar Named Desire, with Maureen Miko playing a lustfully deranged Blanche, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. This one-act is the least well-put-together, since there’s no rhyme or reason for combining those two plays – except as a joke, one would guess. Entertaining Mr. Helms posits a play that would gain total approval from Sen. Helms, a rabidly right-wing conservative. It’s a demonstration of how repressive “family values” can become. Rebecca ParkerO’Neil, as Mother, shows growing dread of angering her husband, and there is a pregnant sense that Father, played by Laurence Hughes, is really a batterer and maybe even an incestuous pervert. There is definite stress under the humor. Finally, a take-off of the Greek classic of Medea, with an updated Greek Chorus, Rebecca Parker-O’Neil and Natalie Saxon, who perform shtick in unison, somewhat like synchronized swimming. Maureen Miko plays an over-the-top Medea who is talked out of killing her children. This was apparently co-written with great playwright Wendy Wasserstein, though it can’t be said to be either of their best work. Still its silliness and choreography are a winning combination to end the evening. Listen for a huge list of slightly retro cultural references, including to television shows like Designing Women. The non-sequiturs are pretty quick, so you have to listen closely. The evening bounces along as director, Maureen Hawkins, pulls together a solid ensemble with a great, versatile set by Jenna Carino and really nice costuming by Savannah Baltazar, especially for a theater that typically has not had money to pour into such areas. The seven plays do show a range of sentiment and humor, so Durang should be pleased that these seven can be performed in one evening. A good job on stage leads to good times in the audience. For more information, go to www.stonesouptheatre.com or www.brownpapertickets.com or call 800-838-3006.
stage since you are understudying someone who has gotten hurt, but you don’t know the play or any lines. James Lyle is earnestly and hysterically funny as the amnesia victim. Even at the end, you don’t quite know if he was dreaming or really in a play, since actually there seem to be two plays mixed together: a Noel Coward play and Hamlet, with some Samuel Beckett thrown in. Rebecca Parker-O’Neil stands out here as the Irish maiden in the garbage can. DMV Tyrant is everyone’s worst nightmare, a government worker! Natalie Saxon is blandly uninterested in providing any actual service, all the while maintaining an air of vague helpfulness. Funeral Parlor is a poignant moment where Rebecca Parker-O’Neil plays a woman who has lost her husband and Zachariah Robinson comes to pay his respects, but Robinson’s character is just shy of a street person. Robinson’s earnest and awkward ways earn a big thumbs-up. Gym Teacher has James Lyle become one of the worst possible gym teachers: a guy who slurs everyone, sexually hits on his students, declares that “fairies” would get Comments on reviews go to sgncritic@ stripped, hung upside down and dunked gmail.com.
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Impressive variety at 2009 Earshot Jazz Festival
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enjoy the music in the abstract or paint concrete pictures from the evocative palette provided. At certain points, in my imagination, I saw and heard a low-purring tiger and a herd of elephants calling and traveling along in a group, and at other points I moved into a blank canvas, where sound alone conveyed mood, contemplation and abstract communication with the audience. Another very fine improvising trio is the Third Man Trio, who played at the Chapel Performance Space on October 19. Comprised of Dutch percussion/drum wild man Han Bennink, Will Holshouser on accordion and Michael Moore on clarinets and sax, this trio played freely, morphing into abstracted melodies reminiscent of European cabaret music. Han Bennink is an energetic force of nature at 67, with the flexibility and dexterity of a daddy long-legs spider and the unquenchable, childlike desire to find as many surfaces as possible to make into sources of percussive sounds. Pianist/composer/ flutist and Cornish professor Jovino Santos Neto and his Quinteto, with guest sax and clarinet player Harvey Wainapel, played uproarious, high-energy, joyous, original Brazilian music by Santos Neto on November 2 and 3 at Tula’s, with outstanding musicians: percussionist Jeff Busch, bassist Chuck Deardorf, and drummer Mark Ivester. Clarinetist/saxophonist Don Byron brought an all-star quartet to the Triple Door on November 3, including Ed Simon on piano, Billy Hart on drums, and Kenny Davis on bass. They played mostly original Byron tunes, including a beautiful, reflective duet ballad for clarinet and piano dedicated to the late African- American Neoexpressionist artist Jean Michel Basquiat. Byron also played a classical solo clarinet piece by Bach and the group lit up the audience with Byron’s “Etude #4,” in which he has utilized incredibly creative chordal and harmonic relationships amongst the musicians, including an inventive rhythm punctuation by the drummer on one cymbal, and a deep, bluesy undercurrent on tenor saxophone. The group also played a lovely version of the standard “Body and Soul,” with Byron on bass clarinet. Don Byron is always surprising his audiences with his eclectic and versatile creative projects, including klezmer, German lieder and cartoon music. He is currently living in Rome, Italy. There are still some wonderful events to catch before the festival is over. For more information about the 2009 Earshot Jazz Festival or information about other Earshot events throughout the year, visit www.earshot.org. e. joyce glasgow
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the jazz standards played, but especially for the popular tunes that Seales and his musicians were delightfully re-inventing, including “Taking it to the Streets” and a most exquisite rendition of “Wichita Lineman.” The interpretation of that iconic tune was slow and deliberate, and brought a whole by E. Joyce Glasgow new beauty to the song, with an achingly them created was otherworldly. Tarbaby, at Tula’s October 17 and 18, is gorgeous, reverberating, spacious solo by SGN A&E Writer a wild and intense quartet with an assertive Cuong Vu. The McTuff organ trio lived up to its name and very pleasing musical demeanor. ComEarshot Jazz Festival prised of some of the finest young musicians in its performance at Tula’s on October 19. Various Seattle locations on the jazz scene – Stavy Dillard on sax, OrThrough November 8 The 2009 Earshot Jazz Festival has been rin Evans on piano, Nasheet Waits on drums featuring an impressive and remarkable va- and Eric Reevis on bass – the group has the riety of music and top-flight musicianship. flexibility to play free jazz beautifully and Some of the highlights of the festival so far, then to switch gears and do a fresh new take which began on October 16 and continues on an old standard, like they did with Fats through November 8 at venues around Se- Waller’s “I’m Going to Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter.” attle, are as follows: Allen Toussaint brought his good-time On October 20 at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Trio M, comprised of Myra Mel- New Orleans blues/soul to the Triple Door ford on piano, Mark Dresser on acoustic with his band on October 18. Toussaint has bass and Matt Wilson on drums, played at a beautiful, sunny spirit, and an amazing such an unusually high intuitive level that I and accomplished musical history. His piawas blown away. They are three musicians no technique is virtuosic. At times he would who have a lot of experience together and on take off on solo sojourns into Gershwin and their own with improvisation and group mu- classical composers, fluidly interspersing sical dynamics. Their playing was beyond these flights of fancy with snippets of tradithe earthly elements of emotion or intellect tional songs and bits of other pieces, includand more like abstract telepathy amongst ing references to “Blue Rondo a la Turk,” themselves and with their audience. In our “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” and “Surrey culture, we are not used to allowing our- with the Fringe on Top.” An incredible selves to dwell in the land of intuition, and showman, he energized the audience with this trio made it possible to venture there his band, composed of Renard Poche on and revel in musical communication on that guitar, Roland Guerin on bass, and Herman level for an hour and a half. Bravo Trio M, LeBeaux on drums. There were noteworthy performances by the Garfield High School well done! Tarbaby Another major highlight so far has been Jazz Band on October 16 and the Roosevelt the duo Phantom Orchard, comprised of High School Jazz Big Band on October 19 Their music is muscular and powerful with Zeena Parkins on electric harp, concert at the Triple Door. Seattleites should be a full-bodied, soulful sound. It’s kind of like harp, electric sound manipulation and sim- proud of these two fabulous, unique high a pit bull of jazz; energetic, exciting, funky ple objects – including a scrub brush – and school big bands that are consistently good and lots of fun to listen to. McTuff features accomplished Seattle musicians Joe Doria on Hammond organ, Andy Coe on electric guitar, and D’Vonne Lewis on drums. Tish Oney’s Peggy Lee Project, at the Kirkland Performance Center on October 30, was a beautiful look into the artistic life and creativity of one of America’s iconic popular singers. We learned that Peggy Lee was a real Renaissance woman, living in a time when women were not given credit for their creative successes. Tish Oney is an accomplished musician and music scholar who has been a fan of Peggy Lee since she was introduced to her music at age 7 by her mother, a fan herself. When it came time to do her doctoral dissertation, she chose Peggy Lee and her music as her subject, arranging all the material lovingly and bringing a new spotlight on to this amazing artist. Oney pointed out that Lee always put an optimistic spin on her lyrics. Oney is a fine, expressive and very polished singer and performer, and her performance was very entertaining. She was accompanied by John Chiodini, Peggy Lee’s former music director, on guitar, Joel Hamilton on bass, and Kendall Kay on drums. The European trio of Achim Kaufmann on piano, Frank Gratkowski on alto sax and clarinets and Wilbert de Joode on bass Han Bennink played a concert of passionate and commitIkue Mori on computer, sound design and year to year, under the guidance of their in- ted free jazz improvisation that was really visuals. The duo performed on October 24 credible teachers – Clarence Acox at Gar- inspiring and inventive at the Chapel Perat the Chapel Performance Space. Their field and Scott Brown at Roosevelt – who formance Space on November 2. One could multimedia presentation was highly inven- instill an appreciation for the history of jazz tive and musically playful and delightful. in their students. They win awards and are It kind of reminded me of a 1960s happen- invited to play at numerous festivals, and it ing with 21st-century sensibilities. Screen is a great foundation for those students who visuals included dramatic splashes of ab- would like to pursue professional careers stract colors, animals and insects morphing as jazz musicians. Garfield featured saxoin and out of abstract shapes, and dancing phonist Miguel Zenon as special guest and geometric shapes alongside otherworldly Roosevelt featured the Matt Wilson Quartet musical pieces where computer sounds as their special guests. The Matt Wilson Quartet brought their blended beautifully with the harp, creating a distinctive, exploratory soundscape, both playful and fun free playing to the Seattle Art Museum on October 18. These four are composed and freely improvised. Appearing twice on the bill with Phantom uninhibited and creative and just go for it Orchard and with terrific improvisers Mat- with a humorous attitude, featuring Kirk thew Shipp and Joe Morris on October 22 Knuffke on trumpet, Jeff Lederer on sax and at the Seattle Asian Art Museum was the in- clarinets, Chris Lightcap on bass and Wiltriguing, versatile duo of Saadet Turkoz, a son on drums. Pianist/composer and U.W. music proKhazak/ Turkish singer from the highlands of Central Asia, and Canadian cellist Peg- fessor Marc Seales and his group played gy Lee. The two of them improvised both his “Paris Suite” on October 21, and music nights, Turkoz drawing her singing from from the American Songbook on October the influences of her homeland. On the first 22 at Tula’s. I made it to the second perfornight, the music sounded like a shamanic mance, when Seales played with Cuong Vu journey. The second night, it sounded like on trumpet, Garry Hobbs on drums, Dave lullabies and conversations. The music was Captein on bass and Fred Hamilton on guievocative and the atmosphere the two of tar. The set was very pleasing, not just for
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Fun times on All Hallow’s Eve by Rajkhet Dirzhud-Rashid SGN A&E Writer
As I sit here, doing just about everything to fight what seems to be some general virus trying to get into this lovely body and watching the more interesting folks in costume parade in and out (the guys in bunny and kitten outfits with the girl in a devil costume are my faves so far), I am glad to be me. At least I’m not the grumpy woman in red who was on the bus I rode to the U-District (on my way to be a tarot reader at the new Duque makeup store, Shimmer, only to get there too late ‘cause this one was up too late partying with my slave/sweetie/lifepartner the night before), who dissed even the children in costume, proclaiming Halloween to be “too much about pagan stuff” and “it’s all money, anyway.” Pooh on Her Grouchiness, and let’s hope something good happens to this unpleasant woman someday, though having seen her in the same state last year, I doubt that’s gonna happen anytime soon. On a happier note, honey bunny and I got new shoes (me: workout shoes for Zumba, her: warm, sensible shoes for our trick-ortreating last weekend), thanks to Ms. Oprah Winfrey doing this special offer with Payless Shoe Source. It was 50% off everything in the store if you had a coupon or a text message (we had neither, but a nice customer did the text for us, got the code and our heroine, the clerk, took it, so we walked out with big smiles and new footwear). Thanks, Oprah, honey, and I forgive you for cutting
me off midsentence on your show one time, before I moved to “rat city,” when I was on talking about the experience of being Bisexual (before I knew I was really Transgendered, honey). My sister Aquarian, you rock. So what else has this one been up to besides trick-or-treating with my lovebunny and getting new shoes with same? Well, both of us took a trip to Value Village the night before All Hallow’s Eve and picked up some cute fairy wings, then to The Crypt for lube, and a vibrating cock ring, all for a sexy scene in The Digs moments later. Can we say a good time was had by us two? Oh yes, we shall! So loved the folks in costume at both stores, and how nice they were, too. Check both places out for fun items either for spontaneous scenes or just cool stuff to wear out. Also, this one picked up some zinc throat spray at the Renton (Benson Plaza location) Super Supplements and some elderberry lozenges to chase away this evil little virus that’s been causing this one a sore throat lately. Trust me, honey, this stuff works – and fast, too – and it’s so much better than that expensive (and hard to come by) flu shot that’s being touted as the thing to treat this year’s virus. As per The Divine Dr. Que, elderberry’s even been tested by the CDC and found to prevent viruses – even H1N1 – from being able to connect with cells, thus working to prevent the flu. Check it out for yourself. What else has this one tried and loved,
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Regina Spektor November 3 Paramount Theatre It must be tiresome for critics to mention the phrase “borderline annoying” in every review of Soviet-born singer-songwriter and pianist Regina Spektor. She was born into music via an amateur violinist father and music professor mother, and has been playing piano and singing since childhood. Though her vocal quirks are very real and not for everyone, there’s something distinctly memorable about Regina Spektor; the 29 year-old is mining territory all her own. Tuesday’s appearance at The Paramount proved just how many people have fallen for the unorthodox, shy singer – and why she really grows on you. Looking like a provocative Russian Dorothy in a neat little dress and white tights, Spektor took a seat at her piano backed
only by a cellist, violinist, and drummer. With a shy smile, she launched into “The Calculation,” “Eet,” and “Folding Chair” from new release Far. “Ode to Divorce” from 2004’s Soviet Kitsch was a pleasant surprise, stuck in between a fairly complete run through the newest album, including bonus track “Riot Gear” and “Two Birds.” The softer half of the nearly two-hour set wrapped up with “Blue” and a great version of “On The Radio.” Her vocal flourishes weren’t too noticeable up to this point, as she seemed intent on the piano. For the second half of the evening, Regina’s playful side and vocal somersaults came to the foreground. Standing to play keyboards, suddenly her vocals grew clearer and the affectations more pronounced, such as the ridiculous cry of “Solo!!!” in the middle of “Dance Anthem of the ‘80s”. Once you’re hooked on Regina, these quirks can be appreciated for what they are: a girl with an amazing vocal talent having some fun and not taking herself so seriously. In fact, the only annoyances all night long were the constant cries of “I LOVE YOU REGINA!” and “I want to have your babies!” by random women and men throughout the room between each and every song. Picking up her powder blue hollow-body guitar, she had some fun with the suggestive cries of “Bobbing for Apples” and nailed “That Time” with no accompaniment but her guitar. She also banged away with a drumstick
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babies? Well, while at Super Supplements, this one also picked up the yummiest lipplumping lip gloss in Wink from MyChelle Pharmaceuticals. It’s all-natural, does plump your pout to a delicious, sexy look and isn’t bad for the environment, either. Not too pricey, either, and comes in the greatest colors besides the neutral Wink that I bought. And do try Creed’s Santal eau de parfum, which is a warm, go-to fragrance for girrls and bois to wear and my new fave. Pick it from Nordstrom, and tell those folks Lipstick and Lust sent ya. So, that’s it for now, honeys. Referendum 71 has been approved, proving sensibleminded folks are the majority and those idiots behind all the scare tactics are the minority. Dow Constantine is our new King County Exec, and though the race for mayor is still too close to call, this one hopes Mike McGinn will be declared the winner. Also hope that wonderful dominatrix cracking a pistachio commercial’s back on, and that everyone else is feeling chipper as I’m sure I’ll be feeling by the time you read this, as I’m making chanterelle and potato soup when I’m done writing this for me and sweet one. It’s an easy recipe, with lots of garlic and onion for your immune system, and who
doesn’t need that these days, eh? Stay warm out there, and take hot and cold showers (first hot, then cold, then hot and finish cold) to keep well – this advice from The Divine Dr. Que has kept me from getting really sick, even when it snowed last year. Be kind and tolerant to all, even if they do talk like morons or extra grumps, and smile more; it helps you live longer and happier. Oh, and be kind to your local psychic, and get a reading and book a holiday party. Your friends won’t take this back after Christmas/ Kwanzaa/Channukkah/Solstice, believe me, and readings do make thoughtful birthday gifts, honey, trust me. Let’s all be nicer to animals and help keep their shelters open with donations and adopt some when you can. And to those sweet girls at Cowboy Espresso in Renton, a hey and a ho, and thanks for making my day every time I see you, mwhah! Kiss kiss, peace out, buhbye! Oh, and if you want to check out the new makeup store, Shimmer, in Ballard, the address is 5348 Ballard Avenue, near Ella Mon (a lovely clothing store, sweetie, that I plan to get into before the year ends!). Good stuff, nice folks, and good prices, too.
for “Poor Little Rich Boy.” Closing the set was “Human of The Year” and a brief, desperate pause filled with audience catcalls. The encore featured crowd favorites “Samson,” “Us,” “Fidelity,” and the spectacular “Hotel Song.” Regina Spektor is quite a lady and a remarkable voice, gracefully making the transition between medium-size venues and larger theaters. It’s worth scooping up all of her old material, especially Far and breakthrough Begin To Hope. She clearly won’t be hiding on the fringes for much longer.
both been listening to, such as Grizzly Bear and Kings of Leon, and TV shows we’ve been watching – surprisingly, he doesn’t care for Mad Men (breaks my heart), and his current favorite is Sons of Anarchy. Drummer Jonny Quinn took his shirt off right next to me, and of course I looked, and of course I remembered it the next morning in the shower (yes, I’ll go there). Richard Colburn (of Belle and Sebastian) joined Snow Patrol as a background musician on this tour, and shared some funny stories with everyone, as did keyboardist Tom Simpson. Unfortunately, guitarist Nate Connolly was a sick little cowboy and went directly to the group’s hotel (I know which one, but I’m not telling) to rest. This is one of the UK’s most popular music artists, having opened for Coldplay and U2 this year alone and selling millions of albums overseas, but they don’t act like big shots backstage – they’re super friendly, easy to talk with, and totally laid-back. Seriously, I’ve met some asshole musicians in my time, and Snow Patrol is the complete opposite. “Just Say Yes” is the band’s newest single, and the video can be seen on YouTube. Speaking of concert postponements, Passion Pit was also forced to axe its previous Seattle date due to illness, but they’ve rescheduled the show for December 9 at the Moore Theatre. This is one of the most buzzed-about bands of 2009, and if you listen to the single “Sleepyhead” you’ll understand why – a very interesting sound, unlike anything else out there right now. If you’re loving the Animal Collective album these days, make a dash for the Passion Pit show. I’ll see you there. Finally, nominations for the 2010 Grammy Awards are less than a month away, set for announcement on the evening of December 2. Will a banner year for Lady GaGa equal multiple nods? Who’s got a decent shot at Best New Artist? What did Beyonce submit in the Record/Song of the Year categories? I’ll clue you in on this year’s major Grammy races with a preview of the nominations on November 27 – I’ve already glanced at a preliminary ballot, so I’ve got some ideas on who and what is headed to music’s reddest carpet.
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due to a serious case of E. coli and bacterial somethingorother – in a nutshell, he ate something bad and it resulted in a stomach infection that got worse. Like everyone out there, it totally caught me off guard – I was listening repeatedly to “Island Girl” and “Little Jeannie,” two of my all-time Sir Elton faves, in hopes of hearing them at Key Arena. At press time, no official cancellation of either concert has been made, so I recommend hanging onto your tickets in the event of rescheduled dates. In the meantime, stay away from gnarly food. What’s it like hanging out with Snow Patrol? Pretty damn sweet. Immediately following the group’s show at the Paramount Theatre on October 14, I was escorted backstage to meet up with the band and a few of their road crew members. As with any artist I meet off-stage, I respect the privacy of what I see, smell, hear, and touch – and I claim to have experienced all four with a few anonymous performers. I’ve met Snow Patrol on two previous occasions, and they’ve always been the coolest, nicest guys to myself and to fans, in general – in fact, bassist Paul Wilson was kind enough to sign a dozen or so autographs outside the Paramount over an hour after the concert had finished. Inside the band’s dressing room, I enjoyed three glasses of red wine and good conversation with lead singer Gary Lightbody, who interviewed with me here in The Music Lounge on October 9. We talked about artists we’ve
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KISS, Clarkson, Swell Season arrive in November by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer
November is the month of pumpkin pie and Butterball turkeys, and it’s also the month of top entertainers coming to Seattle for much-anticipated performances. Among them, here are four to strongly consider going to in the coming weeks. Rufus Wainwright Benaroya Hall November 8 Rufus Wainwright proves his love for Seattle by including it on a brief six-date itinerary. And not only are we fortunate to have been shortlisted on his mini-winter trek, we’re further spoiled by his appearance at the acoustically blissful Benaroya Hall. Don’t quote me on this, but it’s highly probable he’ll perform several cuts from his Grammy-nominated project, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall, a recreation of Ms. Garland’s famed concert from 1961. He’s got dozens of stunning originals to choose from – among them, “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk,” “Gay Messiah,” Going to a Town,” “California,” “Vibrate,” and my personal favorite, “The One You Love.” It’s just him and a piano, and having witnessed this exact same combo a year ago at the Paramount Theatre, it’s all you need for an amazing night of music – Rufus Wainwright is consistently outstanding. KISS Key Arena November 15 Long before Lady GaGa applied a lightening bolt to her face, the men of KISS were caking on thick layers of makeup onto theirs
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in gray trousers with matching vest and a lavender shirt, the Utah native then forged into a brand-new song titled “White Picket Fences.” This week’s show got off to a mellower start than July’s performance, which incidentally took place on an afternoon of record-breaking heat – in fact, Day confessed to soaking his underwear in cool water that night and falling asleep on the balcony of his band’s rented room. He gradually picked up the momentum of Monday’s concert, however, and by the time he wrapped things up, the crowd was cheering at top volume and throwing whistles left and right. Day confidently glided through several numbers from Vagabond, including the title track, “Little Soldier,” “Someday,” and the finely arranged “Joe.” Missing in action this time around was Crystal Monee Hall, who provided deep, soulful pipes in the background last July – guitarist Yair Evnine offered some vocal support here, yet he just wasn’t as effective. Seattle-based drummer Brad Boal was called in on percussion – literally, as he hadn’t even rehearsed one song with the ensemble before going onstage. Matt Aronoff, striking as usual and surprisingly more tanned, rounded out the fourpiece on bass. Little sleep and a tight travel itinerary – Day landed just hours before his appearance – took its toll on the charismatic performer, who resorted to silly humor and liberal banter throughout the show. He introduced the song “Taken” as a song inspired by the temptation to cheat on your partner, going as far as telling the crowd that all is well if a couple has “a certain understanding” about a non-monogamous relationship. Later in his set, just before a Buddy Holly cover, Day said that he and Aronoff had “played with it” in their hotel room, then promptly
– and if you’ve ever seen Gene Simmons sans paint, you’d know why. Not the cutest guys in the stable, but musically they created a phenomenon in the ‘70s that led to a worldwide following – the film Detroit Rock City captured the fan craze surrounding the masked four. Reunited yet again, KISS has embarked on a three-month tour that slithers its way to Seattle in mid-November. Known for rowdy, near-metal numbers like “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made for Loving You,” and “Christine Sixteen,” the quartet is most praised for its dramatic ballad “Beth.” Even if you don’t have tickets for this concert, plan on strolling around Queen Anne on the night of the show to see KISS faithful in all kinds of forms of devotion. The Swell Season Paramount Theatre November 22 If you’ve watched and loved the indie flick Once, then you’re undoubtedly familiar with The Swell Season, who lend themselves brilliantly to film’s background. Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, who earned an Oscar for the principle song, “Falling Slowly,” comprise this Irish folk-string act, billed as a duo but often assisted by a few recording and touring musicians. Each tune from The Swell Season’s self-titled debut is lush and poetic, a trademark of Hansard’s writing style as a full-time member of rock group The Frames – “Drown Out” is especially beautiful, a swirl of violins, soft guitars and delicate vocals. I missed out on the ensemble’s previous Seattle performance, but believe me when I say that November 22 is circled multiple times in red ink on my calendar. And, if you haven’t yet seen Once, it’s worth adding to your Netflix queue. explained to the giggling audience it was “nothing funny, just the song!” Even funnier was when the lean, tall musician asked if anyone at the Jazz Alley was on a date, then pointed to one table and asked, “The three of you? Let me know how that goes.” He also admitted to working as an art model in Rome for a summer, which came completely out of thin air. Displaying his whimsical side, Day played two quirky numbers called “Mary Lincoln’s Last Night Out” and “Poor Marie” – the latter was penned after he’d seen the Sofia Coppola flick Marie Antoinette on a flight home from France. For a two-song encore, Day covered The Association’s “Never My Love,” again. It was uninspiring back in July, but – showing his maturity as a live performer – the ballad had more shimmer this time, and I actually really liked it, as opposed to criticizing it harshly on the last go-round. “Movie of Your Life” closed out Day’s 90-minute special gig, bowing repeatedly at the finish to a more-than-satisfied full house. The greats of today’s pop-jazz scene – Norah Jones, Michael Buble, Diana Krall – had to start somewhere, and they all had to have that certain sparkle early in their career, that promise and potential of becoming something truly special. Spencer Day’s got it too, and I guarantee he’ll be even bigger and a whole lot better on his next return to Seattle.
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Kelly Clarkson WaMu Theater November 24 I’m proud of Kelly Clarkson for making the most of her American Idol win, paving the way for Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, David Cook, and every other kid out there with a musical dream. She also gets kudos for staying true to her brand of hard pop, steering clear of miserably arranged ballads (hello, Celine Dion!). A recent VH1 Divas performer and double-Grammy winner, Clarkson continues to attract a huge Gay fol-
lowing that will certainly turn up at WaMu Theater just before the holiday break. The native Texan is a dynamite live performer, evidenced by her highly energetic concert two years ago at White River Amphitheatre – she even sprinted from the stage to the back rows in a matter of seconds, proving she’s got the stamina and the legs to go all night. “Since U Been Gone,” “My Life Would Suck Without You,” “Behind These Hazel Eyes,” and “Gone” are expected on the set list.
things to their appearance. Borrowing heavily from those experiences, it just seemed like a natural progression to take a model and place them in a natural setting and really work with the human form.” In other words, the portraits are a stunning double dose of raw beauty: both man and nature combined. Wolfe approached the photo shoot with over 30 years’ experience as a photographer of all things natural; his instinct and professionalism shine through with each click of the shutter. Nude Scapes is a photo exhibit you don’t want to miss. Wolfe said the models are not from an agency. He used all local men, from personal trainers to men that wanted to be a part of the creative experiences of Nude Scapes. All of the men in the collection were volunteers who received a framed original print from the artist. The element of surprise, he said, is a part of the experience. “Each of the models were hand-painted with body paint for certain scenes, and the backgrounds are stunning,” he told SGN. “The photo shoot really involved the models. I think what people will respond to is this is all a craft.” “What I’m doing is celebrating the beauty of the human form in a non-sexual, but sensual way,” he said. “I want to shape the concept of nude photography up. I told all of my models that these are photos you will be able to show your grandmother without blushing.” Additionally, Wolfe is working on a project (which he hopes to incorporate in future Nude Scape exhibits) entitled Vanishing Act, where the model is camouflaged in nature through body paint and other effects. Wolfe said that growing up in the Pacific Northwest in the 1950s prepared him for a career as one of America’s most renowned photographers. “I grew up in West Seattle and Kent. Playing in the forest and climbing mountains gave me a real sense of independence, and mental freedom,” he told SGN. “Also, when I was a boy I was immersed into the world of arts. Both of my parents
were photographers and I went to a free art school for children at Cornish.” As an adult, he said, he “just kept pushing my playfield further out there.” Wolfe has traveled the globe and done assignments for National Geographic magazine, filmed a public television series Art Wolfe’s Travels to the Edge, released more than 65 photo books and has photos appear on two U.S. Postal Service stamps. Still, Seattle is where Wolfe calls home. “I love traveling to different locations throughout the world,” he said. “The truth is, when I visit a place for the first time, it becomes my new favorite location. But if I really think about it, no one location shines over the top of another. They are all really fantastic – which speaks volumes about the beauty of the earth.” Currently, Wolfe is looking for males who would like to volunteer eight hours of their time for a future photo shoot. He says the models should be interested in creating various abstractions involving the male form. The images, he said, will be showcased in a Seattle gallery, as well as a couple more galleries along the west coast. “I’m hoping to do three or four more photo shoots. I’m painting backdrops and putting together the next incarnation of the series,” Wolfe told SGN. “I want to release a book and have a show at a major museum. All of these photos are shot with a very high-end camera, which allows me to make prints that are literally wall-size, so some of the displays may be life-size, which I think would make for an interesting exhibition.” Nude Scapes can be viewed at the Art Wolfe Gallery, located in the SODO district at 1944 First Avenue South, 98134. On November 12, the gallery will be open from 6-8 p.m., with wine and light appetizers being served. To RSVP for the November 12 showing, or to volunteer as a model for Art Wolfe, send an e-mail to info@artwolfe.com. For more information about Wolfe, visit his official website at www.artwolfe.com.
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ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your tongue is a dangerous weapon. Your sharp insights could cut both ways, sabotaging your career and your relationships. Focus that wit on sexual innovation in proper, private venues. Indiscretions can also be very dangerous. TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Arguing with your partner could be bad for your health. Likewise, accepting suggestions for your exercise and hygiene regimens could illustrate the gap between theory and practice. You could get very badly hurt falling into that gap. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): You’re taking fun way too seriously. That can make you a difficult playmate, but does help in developing skills, artistry and craft. It can also be good for sports if you don’t get reckless and hurt yourself – or others – in the process. CANCER (June 21- July 22): A creative, playful approach could help resolve household problems; focus on creative, not playful. Real creativity is hard work, not “helpful” suggestions. A big change is due – breaking up or moving in together? Or something subtler? Think carefully before deciding. LEO (July 23 – August 22): Most accidents happen around the home. The challenge to learning new skills is humility. Just put one foot carefully in front of the other. Showing off and being too clever will only make you miss important steps and trip yourself up.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Be careful whom you discuss financial matters with. New schemes and investments, sound as they may seem, are much riskier than they look. Your playful banter could be shocking and offensive, but is that a bad thing?
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LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Big changes in your family – or in community activities – push you to reevaluate your position. Be careful of snap judgments that could threaten your relationships and compromise your self-image. SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Efforts at being clever, bright and “real” could just end up with you exposing far more of yourself than you really want to – and much more than is wise. Share those dark secrets with a very trustworthy friend, not with the world! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Your real friends? List the people you can count on; lose some of the others. The pressure to keep up with your social calendar could stress you out, causing some ugly scenes. Send a few “regrets” and save yourself the trouble. CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Whether they’re jealous of your achievement or their intentions are better than their foresight, take any advice from friends with a grain of salt. Even in idle gossip you may glean important news, but always double check.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Criticism at work is likely to sting more than it’s intended to. Do your best to take it graciously and think about it. People are noticing your ability to adapt and get on well with superiors under that kind of stress.
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Friends who are privy to your sex life may be suddenly loose-lipped. If you can keep the subject less personal and more focused on the politics of sex and gender, you could get some very interesting new perspectives.
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Meetings Events Activities FOR A CALENDAR LISTING: Send details to: SGN, Attn: Community Calendar, 1605 12th Ave, Ste 31, Seattle, WA 98122. SGN phone: 324-4297. Fax: 3227188. E-mail: sgn2@sgn.org. INCLUDE: Date, time, location, contact phone # for publication (if possible), brief description of event & sponsoring organization. DEADLINE: Tuesday 5pm. ACCESSIBILITY: Is your event accessible to LGBTQ people with disabilities? See Jean’s List webpage www.scn.org/activism/calendar/disabilities.html for Marla Nonken’s disabilities accommodations lists. NOTE: Phone numbers accompanying listings are within area code (206) & locations of meetings/ events are in Seattle unless otherwise noted.
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Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 9am. Greenlake (outside Evans Pool). Every Saturday. GLBT running & walking club sponsors weekly runs, monthly potlucks, track & field activity, annual Run With Pride. 448-8518. www.seattlefrontrunners.org. Overeaters Anonymous. 12noon-1pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, Room 101. Meets every Saturday. Contact Dominic at 499-2266. Sistah 2 Sistah Social/Organizing Meeting. 2-4pm. Call for location. Meets 1st Saturday each month. An opportunity to socialize & discuss/plan future activities. Sistah 2 Sistah is a social/support group for Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender women of African descent. 322-7061; 255-8951. Northwest Bears Beer/Soda Bust & Bear Meet. 6-9pm. Men’s Room, 1501 E Madison St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. A beer bust for Bears, Cubs & like-minded friends with happy hour prices. An informal get-together & a chance for prospective members to meet men already in the club. 903-9288. www. nwbears.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 6pm-12 midnight. Call for location & details. Every Saturday. (253) 671-2838. www.oasisyouth center. org. (Also meets Thursdays & Fridays 4-10pm.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 6pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Saturday. Games also on Tuesdays & Thursdays. $4 fee includes coffee & snacks. www.rainbowbridgeclub.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Together We Can Make Al-Anon Family Group. 6-7:15pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Saturday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. 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. 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 Clit Notes (11/6, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21). 8pm. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave. Written by Holly Hughes, performed by Jessica Robinson. The Gay & Lesbian Theater Project is a space for Queer artists to present work in a friendly & supportive environment. $10 at the door or www.brownpapertickets.com Washington Women in Trades Dream Big Dinner Featuring the Laura Love Band. Dinner & Show 6pm, Show Only 9pm. Lake City Elks Club, 14540 Bothell Way NE. What better way to celebrate Washington Women in Trades 30th anniversary? Tickets: dinner + show $60; show only $20 advance, $30 at the door. www.wawomenintrades.com
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(For a list of open & affirming religious/spiritual organizations in the area contact Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org.) Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 323-8382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGayHiking Group/ Gay Men’s Bowling in Everett. 10am. Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Every Sunday. Spectators welcome. Join us for lunch afterwards! Sponsored by the Snohomish County Gay Men’s Task Force. For info email John at johndmarsh@mac.com Seattle Sunday Bowlers. 10am. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW (at SW Oregon St). Open bowl every Sunday for the GLBT community & friends. You don’t have to worry about how you bowl! $4.25 + $1 shoe rental. 329-1515. Live & Let Live Make Al-Anon Family Group. 12:301:45pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000.
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November 7 thru November 15 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 & charitable organization that raises money for various causes & organizations, including Pennies from Heaven, Rosehedge House, & Three Cedars. 3290886, mailbox@jetchapterkofm.com Music of Remembrance Fall Concert: Sparks of Glory & Cantillations. 7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. American compser Paul Schoenfield’s “Sparks of Glory” & Israeli-born Ofer Ben Amots’ “Cantillations”; plus Yiddish arts songs and chamber music pieces. Tickets $36. 365-7770, www.musicof remembrance.org
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No Safeword Writers Group. 1-3pm. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. For info & location, NSWG@ sexpositiveculture.org; www.nosafewordwriters group. org. (Also meets 4th Monday, 7-9pm.) 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 Imperial Court of Seattle General Membership Meeting. 2pm. C.C. Attle’s, 1501 E. Madison St. Meets 2nd Sunday each month. The Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle and the Olympic & Rainier Empire, Seattle’s premier drag society, is a social & charitable organization that sponsors numerous shows & balls thruout the year. www.imperialcourtofseattle.com. 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 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. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Ski Buddies Monthly Potluck. 6-9pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E. Meets 2nd Sunday each month (Oct-Feb). Come & hear about all the great ski trips & winter activities Ski Buddies has planned. Whether you snow board, downhill, cross-country, or telemark, there are trips & events for you. Bring a potluck dish to share. www.skibuddies.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. Rufus Wainwright. 7:30pm. Benaroya Hall, S Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, 3rd Ave & Union St. Tickets $19-$80. 215-4747, (866) 833-4747, www. seattlesymphony.org
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 at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at knead2feelgood@ yahoo.com LCS Foster Care Monthly Information Meeting. 6-8pm. 433 Minor Ave N. Meets 2nd Monday each month. LCS is a non-profit foster care program in King & Snohomish counties. LCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or sexual orientation. Couples & singles encouraged to apply. RSVP to April at 694-5713. 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 Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. Swedish Hospital, 836 Minor Ave. 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
Toasting Equality Breakfast. 7:30am. The Seattle Hilton, 1301 6th Ave. ERW hosts the first opportunity after R-71 is decided for a broad cross-section of our statewide community to come together, reflect on where we’ve been & look to what’s ahead. Tickets $40. www.equalrightswashington.org Governor’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Public Forum. 9:30am-12:30pm. SeaTac Holiday Inn, 17338 International Blvd. Forum addresses future delivery of HIV services. Comments can also be emailed to gacha@doh.wa.gov 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 each month. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia. For more information, contact group facilitator Caila Nickerson, 781-248-3524 (cell) or email: cailanickerson@gmail.com Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Meets every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org LGBT MS Connection. 6:30-8pm. Swedish Education & Conference Center, Room E, James Tower, 550 17th Ave. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday each month. MS Connection is a support group for LGBT persons with MS & their partners & caregivers. Contact Shelly Henry at 250-5002 or lgbtmsconnection@comcast.net. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 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 each month. Meet & mingle in an engaging, feminist, Bi-supportive environment. For information visit www. geocities.com/sbwn. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Madison Beach House. Every Tuesday. 3 mile flat walk & run. Dog walkers welcome. (See Saturday at 9am.) Smash the Church, Smash the State: The Early Years of Gay Liberation (11/3-12/15). 6:30pm. Kaladi Brothers Coffee, 511 E Pike St. Meets every Tuesday 11/3-12/15. These essays by dykes, drag queens, transsexuals & queers of color, who built the radical movement of sexual minorities in the 1960s & 70s, provide often overlooked insights into modern queer history & useful lessons for today’s generation Q activists. Sponsored by Radical Women & the Freedom Socialist Discussion Series. 722-2453, www. socialism.com/seattle ASL for Beginners. 7pm. The Elite “Loft,” 1520 E Olive Way. Meets every Tuesday. FREE lessons & tutor for those interested in learning basic ASL. 860-0999. Lt Dan Choi Speaks in Tacoma. 7pm. University of Puget Sound, Tacoma. Lt Choi brings his protest
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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 - November 9
against Don’t Ask Don’t Tell to the West Coast. The FREE event is sponsored by Diversity Theme Year & ASUPS Lectures. For information and directions to the campus visit www.pugetsound.edu/directions.xml Different Drummers. Intermediate 7-8:15pm, Beginners 8:20-9:30pm. Meets every Tuesday. 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 each 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.maybebaby seattle.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.) Rebel Reading Circle. 7-8:30pm. New Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave S. Meets 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays. 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 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. Queer Ally Coalition Community Organizing Meeting. 7:30pm. Cascade People’s Center, 309 Pontius Ave N. Meets every Tuesday. QAC is a grassroots democratic alliance of LGBT people & allies committed to the fight for Queer rights, culture & liberation. 612-6139, www.queerallycoalition.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.dunshee house.org 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. Lowdown Hoedown. 8pm-12midnight. Seattle Eagle, 314 E Pike St. 2nd Tuesday each month. For anyone who wants a mid-week dose of classic country music that you simply can’t hear on the radio any more but which you love to breathe in & maybe sing along to. Sponsored by the Seattle Eagle & the Rain Country Dance Association. Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. 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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Veterans’ Day Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. www.mature friends.org Mature Friends Dining Out Luncheon. 12:30 pm. Call for details, location & to RSVP. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday most months. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org 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. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@ hotmail.com POZSeattle Traditional Thanksgiving Holiday Social. 6-8pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Meet us in the downstairs bar for a fully catered “Traditional Thanksgiving holiday meal” generously provided by some of our wonderful volunteers & members of POZSeattle. Turkey breast with dressing, homemade cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies & holiday dessert are on the menu. 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. 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 Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) Ingersoll All-Trans Drop-In Support Group. 7-9pm. Seattle Counseling Services, 1216 Pine St, Suite 300. All Transgender, Gender Variant, Gender Queer, Gender Questioning, allies, family & friends are welcome. This is a drop in group to get & give support, social interaction & information for the whole Gender community. www.ingersollcenter.org 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 Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project Steering Committee Meeting. 7pm. Call for Capitol Hill location. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month. New volunteers always welcome. NWLGHMP researches, interprets, & communicates the history of the GLBT community in the Pacific NW by collecting oral histories, preserving historical materials, & presenting public programs such as exhibits, walking tours, & slide shows. gayhistnw@aol.com; 903-9517. 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. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seattlemovie bears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoo groups.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
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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. 725-2488. www.dunsheehouse.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.
THURSDAY - November 12
Alcoholics Anonymous “Sober & Safe Group.” 12noon-1pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 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. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www. strengthoverspeed.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org. 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 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. 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 GLBT & questioning 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.) Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) “Who’s Your Daddy” TV Broadcast. 1st & 3rd Saturday 11pm; 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Comcast Channel 77. The longest running LGBT affirming TV program in the greater Seattle area. www.whosyourdaddytv.org 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 THINK Speaker Meeting Al-Anon Family Group. 7:30-9pm. Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St. Meets every Thursday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000. 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.)
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Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org La Movida. 6-7pm. Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave E. Todos los Viernes. Una junta bilingue para la comunidad GLBTQ en recuperacion de adicciones. Para mas informacion visita entrehermanos.org o llame 322-7700. 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 Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Swing Night at Rain Country. Lesson 7:15-8:15pm, Open dancing 8:15-10:30pm. The Ciff, 1533 13th Ave. Lesson by donation. No partner required. www. raincountrydance.org Bent 8th Annual Mentor Showcase (11/13 & 11/14). Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm. MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave E. Features acclaimed poet Leah Lakshmi PiepznaSamarasinha, who will be performing with Bent students. Cost $20 per night or $30 for both nights. www. brownpapertickets.com
Celebrating 36 Years!
SATURDAY - November 14
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) A Gathering of Men in Edmonds. 8:15-11:30am. Edmonds UUC, 8109 224th St SW, Edmonds. Meets 2nd Saturday each month. Men gather monthly for drumming, singing, storytelling & sharing of life experience. All men are welcome. www.agathering ofmen.org Community Tribunal to Save the Basic Health Plan. 2-4pm. Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave S. Take part in a people’s court. The charge: Gov Gregoire & the state legislature have abandoned poor & working people. Hear from individuals impacted by the budget cuts. Tell your story. Join the campaign to preserve & expand Basic Health. 722-6057, www. radical women.org 2009 Taste of GSBA. 5:30-10pm. Seattle Sheraton Hotel, 1400 6th Ave. Join us for the most delicious event of the season which raises money for the GSBA Scholarship Fund. Think swaying palms, grass skirts & colorful shirts & you will be in the South Pacific theme. Tickets: GSBA members $165, non-members $180, students $100. www.thegsba.org Abortion, Morality & the Liberation of Women. 6:30pm. Revolution Books, 89 S Washington St. Panel & discussion with Marcy Bloom, reproductive rights organizer in Mexico & former Executive Director of Aradia Women’s Health Center & Margo Heights of Revolution Books. www.revolutionbookssea.org 2009 Mr, Miss & Ms Gay Seattle Pageant. Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. Requested donation $20. www.imperial courtofseattle.com Bent 8th Annual Mentor Showcase (11/13 & 11/14). Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm. MOHAI, 2700 24th Ave E. Features acclaimed poet Leah Lakshmi PiepznaSamarasinha, who will be performing with Bent students. Cost $20 per night or $30 for both nights. www. brownpapertickets.com Boots & Buzzcuts. 8pm-12midnight. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. Bootblacking by Kelley, Scott & Diamond Jack. Buzzcuts by Chez & James. Benefits the 2009 Seattle Men in Leather Charity for Lambert House. Clit Notes (11/6, 11/7, 11/14 & 11/21). 8pm. New City Theater, 1404 18th Ave. Written by Holly Hughes, performed by Jessica Robinson. The Gay & Lesbian Theater Project is a space for Queer artists to present work in a friendly & supportive environment. $10 at the door or www.brownpapertickets.com
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SUNDAY - November 15
(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Ethyl Forever Car Club Monthly Meeting. Board 10:30am, Membership 11:30am. Mark Restaurant, 914 SW 152nd St, Burien. Meets the 3rd Sunday each month. ethylforever@hotmail.com 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. The 5th Essential (11/13-11/15). 7:30pm. Spectrum Studio Theatre, 800 Lake Washington Blvd. A world premiere evening of chamber music & dance. Earth is inspired by life’s essentials of earth, water, fire & air. There is a fifth essential of course - arts! For information & tickets visit www.seattledanceproject.org
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver. us Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Arts is the nation’s only non-profit Queer writing institute. 860-3035, info@bentwriting.com, info@benditbandits.org, www.bentwriting.com, www.myspace. com/bend-it. BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club, 1900 E Madison St, offers LGBTQ-supported 12-step meetings. For current schedule of meetings visit www.chacseattle.org, 8609560 or call 587-2838 - 24/7. Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Dunshee House (Home of SASG) offers free, facilitated & confidential support, discussion & skills groups & coordinates retreats, 1 to 1 peer mentoring & special events for those affected by HIV/AIDS & the greater LGBT communities. 322-2437; www.dunshee house.org
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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. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org 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 In The Life - www.inthelifetv.org Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; lgbtms connection@comcast.net. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Malta: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www. mature friends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nwbears. com; TheOlympians: www.TheOlympians.net; POZ Seattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www. qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 339-JACK, www.rain cityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegay couples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www.seattlemen inleather. 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: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flyinghouse. 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.familyworksseattle. 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)/Washington State: 325-7724, www.seattlepflag.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; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@ yahoo.com, www.macctsea.org; PFLAG/FOCUS (Families of Color United in Support), 325-7724; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; 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.trikonenw. 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 & 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
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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 Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. 328-8979, www.thebody. com/step/steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org Shanti - 324-1520; www.multifaith.org/shanti/ Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 1-5pm Monday-Friday. (425) 339-5298. Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcitysoftball.org, www. seattlewomensecsa.com; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthe babes. com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; 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. pacificnwgra.org; Puddletown Squares: www.iagsdc. org/puddletown; 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 is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org 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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FRIDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Funked Up Fridays. Bartender’s Choice Specials all day. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour Noon – 8:30 pm. Food Service Noon - 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, 7:00 - 10:30 pm. High Energy Dance, 10:30 pm - 3 am. Cover $5.00 @ 9 pm www.cuffcomplex.com. The Elite - No cover! 12pm -2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $1 off call cocktails, www.theeliteseattle.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.
SATURDAY
Cafe Metropolitain - Cheap Shot Saturdays. $4 cheap shots & DJ Skiddle Mixing. C.C. Attle’s - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. No Cover. Bear Night 7 pm 1st Saturday of every month. Changes - Happy Hour till 7 pm. Free video games & pool all day & Night. Tacos 2 for $2.00 until sold out. 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. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, $8 Stoli doubles, www.theeliteseattle.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 - Happy Hour 11 am – 8:30 pm. Brunch 11 am – 1 pm. Food Service till Midnight. Free Pool. No Cover. Changes - Brunch 11am - 3pm $7.25 All You Can Eat Buffet. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. 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. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.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 - NW Sports first on TV. Sound with early afternoon Mariners games. Pitcher special all day with free U-shell peanuts and pool.
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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. Food Service Noon – Midnight. 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. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.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 - Happy Hour 4-7pm. Hamburger & Draft Beer $6.00 from 4pm -10.00 Black Nail Productions Karaoke 9pm to 1am. 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. Food Service Noon – Midnight. 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. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.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 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. Food Service Noon – Midnight. 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. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.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. Food Service Noon – Midnight. Changes - Happy Hour from 12 noon til 8pm. Karaoke at 9pm A Black Nail Production. 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. The Elite - No cover! 12pm-2am Happy Hour 5pm8pm, www.theeliteseattle.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.
Celebrating 36 Years!
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_______________________________ BEAUTIFUL BAINBRIDGE 10813 Olallie Lane $1,675,000 Designer’s own NW comtemporary home on 1.6 acres. 4 BR/3.5 BA, 4200 sq ft home on western waterfront. Enjoy abundant daylight, water views, privacy & serene sunsets. Comfortable, elegant & spacious. See www.elizabethshouse.net or call Wendy @ John L. Scott, 206.276.1031. 47/3 _______________________________ free job training FREE JOB TRAINING _______________________________ FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING for eligible Seattle residents interested in becoming an Office Tech, Welder, Construction Worker, Auto Tech, or CNA. Program orientation every Tues at 3pm at ACRS, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98144, or call 206-695-7569 for more information. SGN/ _______________________________
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_______________________________ CERTIFIED, INSURED, REASONABLY PRICED PET & HOUSING SITTING Reliable dog walking, pet and house sitting available by certified and insured person. Your pets will feel well cared for and safe. Rates negotiable. References available. Marian, 206-769-2357. marian.michener@gmail.com. _______________________________ HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEAUTIFUL HOMES. Superior cleaning services. 15 continuous years of local experience. Excellent references. Contact Bill at Billybob98103@yahoo.com. 47/3 _______________________________ IVAN’S NUDE CLEANING 15 years experience of professional housecleaning by nude uncut Eastern European man. Very open-minded. Call Ivan at 425-283-6866. 47/6 _______________________________ REASONABLE Quality Home Remodeling References - New Kitchens & Baths. Custom Showers & Fireplace. Makeovers. Hardwood Floors & Tile. Very Reasonable. 425-829-3565. 47/3 _______________________________ Y’ALL CALL & WE HAUL Call Today for Your Free Estimates, Free Appointments and You’re Always Free to Call 206261-8481. Tidy. 45/6 _______________________________
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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. 46/12 _______________________________ MASSAGE ANYONE? Jesse James Massage 206-369-4598 handsonjesse.com. SGN/ _______________________________ MASSAGE THERAPY. Swedish & Deep-T issue Work ~ Aromatherapy, Hydrotherapy & Reiki Treatments ~ Thai-Massage ~ Reflexology ~ Relaxation & Injury Recovery. 206-610-3271. LMP #MA6513. 46/3 _______________________________ 22 for sale
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