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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer
Steve Anita Shevett
BERNADETTE PETERS WITH THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY BENAROYA HALL October 25 Bernadette Peters is more than a triple threat – she’s every actor’s envious nightmare. Peters has made her mark in the movies, on television, and in a series of children’s books. Her stage work has earned her eight Tony nominations and three awards. The classic porcelain-doll features and curly strawberry-blonde hair are easily recognizable as is her indomitable talent for acting in serious roles or musical comedy. She’s worked with Stephen Sond-
heim, Jerry Herman, Steve Martin, and Martin Short creating some of the most recognizable roles on stage and film. Her work with animal charities is widely recognized and she’s the author of several children’s books. SGN caught up with this amazing artist as she got ready to take Benaroya Hall (accompanied by the Seattle Symphony) by storm! Eric Andrews-Katz: Who were your earliest influences in becoming a performer? Bernadette Peters: As a teenager I was inspired by Margaret Leighton and Katharine Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, and Lena Horne. As far as Broadway, I saw performances on The Ed Sullivan see peters page 8
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer
The Wicker Man
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT PANTAGES THEATER October 30 It’s been a year of milestones for Rufus Wainwright. He blew out the candles on his 40th birthday cake in July, he celebrated a one-year wedding anniversary in August with husband Jörn Weisbrodt, and his self-titled debut recording turned a decade old in May. Like always, the AmericanCanadian artist is multi-tasking on his projects, from touring see wainwright page 9
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HORROR WEEK FESTIVAL CINERAMA THEATRE October 25 – 31 With a gala screening of Army of Darkness – featuring cult superstar Bruce Campbell in attendance – Seattle’s landmark Cinerama Theatre kicks off Horror Week, a seven-day mini-festival that one hopes will become an annual event. With 17 classic favorites on the schedule, including Stanley Kubrick’s The
Shining, William Friedkin’s The Exorcist, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho, Ridley Scott’s Alien, and Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist, along with a newly restored look at director Robin Hardy’s 1973 cult sensation The Wicker Man and rare big-screen viewings of the immortal 1931 masterpieces Dracula and Frankenstein, the docket is filed to the brim with spine-tingling cinematic goodness, everything culminating October 31 with, most suitably, a 35th-anniversary presentation of John Carpenter’s Halloween. But putting a festival like this one together isn’t easy. Just ask Greg Wood, the man behind the scenes at the Cinerama responsible for much of the programming as well as plotting the theater’s course into the future. “A lot of it is me talking to my general manager and my staff,” he states candidly. “Our staff is sort of our target audience for all of this, so see horror page 7
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Latest Broadway revival of Anything Goes cruises into Seattle Joan Marcus
The main character from the very beginning of the show is Reno Sweeney, played by Broadway veteran Rachel York. Although she uses an accent that makes her sound like a sneering Mae West, the moment she opens her mouth to sing it is easy to see why she gets top billing. Her voice is strong and clear, and she can handle the beautiful Cole Porter music with ease. In two of the big production numbers, “Anything Goes” and “Blow, Gabriel, Blow,” York’s voice projects clear and loud to the far rafters of the house with ease and grace. She then demonstrates one of her other tal-
ent versions of the script, with the original by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse subsequently heavily rewritten by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Originally starring Ethel Merman, the show opened on Broadway in November 1934 and ran for 420 performances. The revival had new characters and added songs (by Porter, despite his death in 1964) and opened on Broadway on September 11, 1987 (starring Patti LuPone), running for 784 performances. This production was nominated for nine Tony Awards, winning three, including Best Revival and Best Choreography. A special
The dance numbers in this show are as much a part of it as any cast member. This is not just one or two good dancers surrounded by a cast cheering them on – this is an entire cast performing as one dancing unit. ents, leading the entire cast in two big tapdancing numbers that will have the audience thundering with applause. DAZZLING DANCE Director and choreographer Kathleen Marshall (as well as dance captain Sean McKnight) definitely need to be applauded for their work. The dance numbers, especially the tap dancing, in this show are as much a part of it as any cast member. This is not just one or two good dancers surrounded by a cast cheering them on – this is an entire cast performing as one dancing unit. These are big dance numbers and they are done very well. Anything Goes has been a consistently morphing musical. There are four differ-
one-night revival featuring the 1987 cast took place at Lincoln Center on April 1, 2002. In 2011 the musical was once again revived on Broadway, this time starring Sutton Foster. This latest incarnation likewise was nominated for nine Tony Awards and won three, including Best Revival and Best Actress. The original 1936 film of Anything Goes stars Ethel Merman and Bing Crosby as Reno and Billy. A made-for-TV version appeared in 1956, once again starring Merman as Reno, but this time with Frank Sinatra as Billy (renamed Harry Dane) and Bert Lahr as Moonface. Major plot differences occur in the second half, rumored to have been caused by clashes between Merman and Sinatra.
Rachel York in Anything Goes
by Eric Andrews-Katz SGN A&E Writer ANYTHING GOES 5TH AVENUE THEATRE Through November 3 The 5th Avenue Theatre currently presents the classic musical Anything Goes. The storyline is a pure musical comedy farce of mistaken identities, mixed-up lovers, and complete silliness that brings together an excellent cast of notable Broadway names and 5th Avenue favorites. Set against one of Cole Porter’s most beloved scores, this musical consists of many favorites easily recognized. The 5th Avenue does its best by showcasing each and every one of them. The story is fluff but madcap fun entertainment. A cruise ship is leaving New York for London, and the passenger list includes everyone from debutante to petty criminal and everything in between. Billy Crocker is a Wall Street broker who stows away on board hoping to rekindling a love affair with debutante Hope Harcourt. The problem is that Hope is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, thinking that his money will save her family from ruin. Billy’s longtime friend Reno Sweeney (a performing evangelist) is on board, sharing an unrequited love for him, and the criminal Moonface Martin (Public Enemy #13) is disguised as a minister along with Erma, his ever-lustful sidekick. When Billy is mistaken for SnakeEyes Johnson (Public Enemy #1) the shallow passengers hail him as being a celebrity,
causing even further problems for the starcrossed lovers. The male lead, Billy Crocker, is played by Josh Franklin, and it is easy to see why he was cast in the part. He’s a handsome man with a good singing voice and stage presence. The character is likable and the audience cheers him on from the beginning. Franklin’s voice does well with the Porter songs, especially with the double-entendre lyrics of “You’re the Top” or the heartfelt ballad “Easy to Love.” Moonface (played by Fred Applegate) is the lovable gangster who is sentimental at heart but wants to appear ruthless. His timing is well-done, especially when playing with his sidekick, Erma (Joyce Chittick). Chittick should be arrested for stealing every scene she performs. Her character is so endearing that the audience, along with most of the sailors on board, want to take her home (though for different reasons).
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J.C. Chandor’s heroic All Is Lost is a survivalist triumph lionsgate
Robert Redford in All Is Lost
by Sara Michelle Fetters SGN A&E Writer ALL IS LOST Opens October 25 The survivalist adventure All Is Lost is inevitably going to be compared to Gravity. Both films, at their core, are about a lone individual trapped in an unimaginable expanse – the former revolving around Robert Redford’s attempts to endure in the middle of the Indian Ocean while the latter boxoffice hit stars Sandra Bullock as a newbie
astronaut floating alone above the Earth. Differing settings aside, however, they are more or less the same sort of motion picture, each a saga of the human spirit prevailing in the most impossible of situations. I’m not going to attempt to make a determination which film I think is better. I will say, as cinematically stunning as director Alfonso Cuarón’s sci-fi spectacle is, out of the two I do prefer writer/director J.C. Chandor’s effort a tiny bit more. Redford’s seventy-something everyman (the actor is 77, if you can believe it) could be anybody,
male or female, and I could relate to him in ways I frequently found shocking. His plight I could grasp and understand in ways that were instinctual and intimate, making his quest to survive all the more gut-wrenching and thrilling. It’s hard to believe that Chandor’s freshman effort was the excellent Wall Street financial meltdown procedural Margin Call. That movie was all about the dialogue, all about the rat-a-tat-tat rhythms of one actor working in tandem with the others sharing their scenes. It was a David Mamet-like examination of diverse individuals trying to find ways to transform unthinkable calamity to their own benefit, some unwilling to mortgage their souls in the process of doing so while others didn’t hold their moral centers nearly as sacrosanct.
EXPERIMENTAL FEEL All Is Lost is a different animal in every way. Almost completely devoid of dialogue, featuring a nameless hero who we know literally nothing substantive about – other than that he has children he feels the need to at least write some sort of message to, even if he knows it’s unlikely they’ll ever read it – the movie is almost experimental. It is an existential thriller reminding one in some ways of Australian classics like Walkabout and Picnic at Hanging Rock. But even those films had more characters, more dialogue, and more of just about everything than this one does, and at first glance one could reasonably assume this might not be the most audience-friendly picture screening at the local multiplex. But those assumptions would be wrong. Chandor’s genius is that he has manufactured a suspenseful adventure that is immediately relatable, with a main character it is shockingly easy to slip into the shoes of. More often than not I got the feeling the waves crashing against the side of our hero’s sinking ship were slapping me in the face as well, and as such the horrifying all-encompassing terror of the situation was intense in ways that had me clutching my armrests as if I were in danger of floating out into the
middle of the sea. ALONE AND ADRIFT The plot is pure simplicity. A lone sailor in the middle of the Indian Ocean awakens to discover his vessel has had an unforeseeable accident coming into contact with floating debris. Fixing things as best he can, his damaged ship suddenly finds itself in the middle of a massive storm, weakening it even further. Sinking, with time running out, with edible supplies dwindling, he must use his strength, wit, intellect, and courage to find a way to survive, hoping his efforts will not be in vain and he can somehow get into a shipping lane and be saved by a passing boat. That’s it – that’s all Chandor’s sophomore effort is about, becoming in the process a universally accessible thriller of the first degree as it floats its way to its triumphant conclusion. It is anchored by a performance that might just be the best Redford has ever given, mining internal territories that constantly amaze and surprise. He isn’t a superman, isn’t doing something we cannot comprehend or relate to, he’s just doing his best to survive and using all his faculties, physical and mental, to do it. Redford’s transformation, the gamut of emotions he runs through, all of it is relatable, the veteran Hollywood icon disappearing into the character completely. As for the director, he’s in complete control, crafting a hypnotic deluge of tragedy and triumph that’s dazzling. He allows cinematographers Frank G. DeMarco (Margin Call) and Peter Zuccarini to achieve singular, one-of-a-kind visuals, editor Pete Beaudreau (XX/XY) seamlessly assembling sequences and images together that’s natural and unforced. Chandor captains this ship with confidence, no facet left to chance, all pieces working in tandem allowing for the emotional majesty of the central thrust to grab hold and never let go. All Is Lost is a triumph, and my gut feeling is that viewers who take up the challenge to see it in a theater will likely feel the same.
by Gail Benzler Special to the SGN The Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival (SLGFF) ended its 18th run October 20 and announced its Jury and Audience Awards at the Closing Night Gala. The festival is produced by award-winning nonprofit Three Dollar Bill Cinema and presented by Xfinity. “I’m thrilled that we exceeded our attendance and box-office goals,” said Jason Plourde, Three Dollar Bill Cinema’s executive director. “More importantly, audience members raved about the quality and fun of this year’s festival, and filmmakers from around the globe commented on this being the best film festival they’ve ever attended. That kind of feedback makes me very proud and grateful to the staff and volunteers who make our festival so successful and respected.” Attendance figures for SLGFF broke all previous records. The festival had eight sold-out shows, notably the Opening Night screening of I Am Divine, the stunning period piece Reaching for the Moon, and the unique live performance Return to Grey Gardens.
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JURY AWARDS Juried award-winners receive the following cash prizes: $1,000 for Best Narrative Feature and Best Documentary; $300 for Best Short Film and Most Innovative Short Film. Best Narrative Feature: Reaching for the Moon For the historical depth in the telling of Elizabeth Bishop’s life, while remaining an emotionally personal film – the combination of the captivating storytelling lovingly photographed and superb acting of beautifully flawed characters. This film offers an honest portrait and a glimpse into a history where Lesbian relations are often erased. Honorable Mention/Narrative Feature: Getting Go: The Go Doc Project A scrappy, innovative film that brought a unique artistic expression to sex as politics where charming and surprising characters come of age. Best Documentary: Mr. Angel Both daring and sentimental, outrageous and totally human, Mr. Angel is a revelation. Honorable Mention/Documentary: I Always Said Yes: The Many Lives of Wakefield Poole An inspiring tale of reinvention and of an influential but widely unrecognized artist. Best Short Film: Natives
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Gloria Pires (l) and Miranda Otto in Reaching for the Moon
We award Natives for its beautiful technique, tight writing, and great acting, and even more for its authentic and nuanced depiction of how Queer relationship and family dynamics are affected by deeper issues of race and oppression. Most Innovative Short Film: Cologne Cologne uses gorgeous and masterful technique to combine disparate elements of music, classical dance, and a unique storyline for a powerful lot of storytelling in 12 minutes. And c’mon ... Dolly Parton! Special Award for Multimedia or Live Event: Return to Grey Gardens For its perfectly acted, hilariously creative homage to the Maysles brothers’ masterpiece.
AUDIENCE AWARDS Favorite Narrative Film: Reaching for the Moon Favorite Documentary Feature: I Am Divine Favorite Gay Short Film: Spooners Favorite Lesbian Short Film: The Devotion Project: Foremost in My Mind Favorite Transgender Short Film: Dating Sucks: A Genderqueer Misadventure “We congratulate all the Jury and Audience Award winners and thank every filmmaker who was a part of the 18th Annual Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival,” concluded Artistic Director Keith Bacon.
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continued from cover we just ask everybody what they would like to see – what’s their wish list of titles, if you will. We cull the Internet looking at top-10 lists and see what films are out there people are talking about. Then, in the end, we start reaching out to studios and to those who own the various prints or copies of the films we’re looking at, to see what’s available. FILM OVER DIGITAL “Anytime we plan a festival we try to keep it as original as possible,” Wood continues. “We try to get the original versions of the movies we want when they are available. When they’re available on film, we’ll show [those prints]; if they’re not that’s when we’ll go into the DCP [digital] market. As for this week, we wanted to get our hands on the most iconic horror films possible. We talked to people about what they thought, made a list, and then started contacting the studios to see what was available. This is what came out of doing that.” Not that it’s always such a scavenger hunt finding the right things to program. “The lovely thing about the Cinerama is a lot of things come to us because of the theater,” says Greg. “Because of that, we have good relations with many of the distributors, and The Wicker Man sort of dropped into our laps. I got this e-mail a while ago saying they [Rialto Films] were looking for a Seattle play date, and would we be interested in showing the film? At that time, we were just starting to think about Horror Week and we knew it would be a perfect fit for that. That worked out really well.” With Horror Week, Greg knew they wanted someone to help start things off with a bang. The found their man with the Evil Dead icon, and the programmer couldn’t be more pleased he was willing to help them kick off what they hope will be an annual Seattle festival. “When we put together a festival we try to anchor it with a big event when we can,” he explains. “That takes a lot of work. Originally, we were going with the possibility of having John Carpenter come up, but scheduling-wise it didn’t seem possible. Then Bruce Campbell’s name came up and it was, like, what a perfect fit, you know? Bruce is such a fun guy and so iconic, so to be able to showcase Army of Darkness with him in attendance, that just sort of worked out for us. We were incredibly happy to get him. It’s going to be a fun night, that’s for sure.” Still, it’s relatively easy for Wood to put into one word just how difficult it is, to not only plan a festival of this sort for the Cinerama, but just to plot out the schedule for
the theater in general. “Hard,” Greg chuckles. “Really, really, hard. Certain films are difficult to get a hold of – it’s just that simple. The hardest thing is identifying what’s really left on film, will the studios even let us have [the print] and what condition it is in – is it even in good enough shape to project? It’s also a lot of times goose-chasing to find out and discover who even has certain things, who owns the rights to the print in the first place. Halloween, for example – its rights aren’t held by a major distributor, it’s a small company. It’s a lot of bouncing off distributors and forming relationships. With these festivals, it’s a scavenger hunt. Where are all these prints? Who has them? Can we even get our hands on enough titles to make an event like this worthwhile? It takes a lot of work.” BALANCING ACT It’s the first-run material where the majority of the stumbling blocks could arise. Where Greg would like to schedule more one-off events and mini-festivals such as this, it’s relatively obvious that major studios would rather see their latest hits taking up Cinerama’s gigantic screen and making use of its high-tech facilities than a cultgenre favorite from 1978. “Yeah,” he agrees immediately. “You hit it right on the hand. That was the studio requirement. A lot of the studios have stopped lending out film or have been a lot more restrictive on film, so assembling the 70mm Festival was more difficult this year because of that. It’s one of the reasons with Horror Week we only have five 35mm prints of the titles we’re showcasing. Everything else as far as this festival was concerned had to be DCP or we weren’t going to be able to get our hands on it.” The Science Fiction Festival was a victim of this scheduling conflict, and where some thought that three-week event was never going to return, the Cinerama chief is happy to dispel that idea. “The Sci-Fi Fest has found a home!” Greg states triumphantly. “It’s coming back. January. We’re looking at hopefully always having the Sci-Fi Fest in late January or early February, Horror Week in October, and the 70mm-slashClassic Festival in September. Those are three festivals we’re looking at hopefully banking on every year. It always gets hard because first-run movies open and you can never guess how a certain picture is going to perform, so the dates can sometimes scatter around a bit. But, we think we’ve found a home for the Science Fiction Festival, and late January appears to be it.” There is wiggle room, however, as far as dates are concerned, as Greg can never fully anticipate just how well a given firstrun title is going to do no matter when it is released, as has just been proven by a certain sci-fi blockbuster ushered onto screens
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the typically slow first weekend in October. “Yeah, that’s very true,” he agrees. “Gravity is a perfect example [of this]. Who knew that it would be such a huge movie? We were actually running into trouble where the numbers for that are so big we were kind of wondering what was going to happen with Horror Week? Were we going to have to cancel? But Warner Bros. was super-nice and we have such a strong relationship with them they let us come off-screen with Gravity so we could still do this festival. It was possible there for a second, though, based on the film’s success, that Horror Week might not have happened.” “It’s a lot of guessing on our parts much of the time, coupled with a lot of begging and pleading with the studios oftentimes to let us do what we want. But, you hit it, at this point it is so difficult to plan a festival so far out not really understanding what the landscape is in regards to how a first-run release is going to do.” 2D TUESDAYS One thing Greg isn’t shy about, however, is making sure the Cinerama keeps up with the times and responds to the wishes of its audiences, yet doing so in a way that doesn’t stop the theater from booking all it wants to showcasing titles as best they can. Thus the introduction of 2D Tuesdays, a way to open the doors to patrons who didn’t want to watch certain titles in 3D, but also ensuring movies filmed in that fashion would still be showcased in that format the remainder of the week. “The national trend, this year, was that 2D movies were vastly outperforming 3D movies,” Greg explains. “Throughout the summer, this trend just kept building and building. The Cinerama is so high-tech, and while I didn’t want to convert fully to 2D, I did want to give people an option to see films [that way]. We weren’t ready to throw in the 3D towel, if you will. Which, I’m glad we didn’t, because a good example again is Gravity, which is a movie you pretty much do have to see in 3D.” “But, like anything, we pay attention and we try to listen to what our audience wants. Some members of our audience were asking for 2D showings and that was something we could in our own way respond to. At the same time, it is the peril of only having one screen. As high-tech as we are, we can only show one thing in one way at any given time, so we try to make our choices correctly in regards to what we choose to showcase and the format we project it in.” HFR: HIT OR HYPE? Another of those technological challenges that audiences were, if not indifferent to, outright perplexed by, was the introduction of High Frame Rate (HFR), the 48-frameper-second format Peter Jackson utilized for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Will the adventures of Bilbo Baggins continue in HFR with December’s release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug? At this time, the man setting up the Cinerama’s calendar doesn’t have an answer. “We don’t know,” admits Greg. “We haven’t heard from Warner Bros. if they’re doing High Frame Rate with The Hobbit this time around. I imagine they will. If we are selected as one of the locations to show the film, as I assume we will be, then we will run it in HFR as we are one of the theaters in the Seattle area best equipped to do so. We always kind of applaud new technology and we want audiences to able to get a look at the newest formats and cinema possibilities for themselves. While there was some backlash against HFR with the first The Hobbit, I think people just weren’t ready for it. Maybe now they will be. Also, [the filmmakers] have had more time to hopefully perfect the format with this sequel, so I’m very interested to see what [The Desolation of Smaug] is going to look like.” As far as scheduling on the whole is concerned, Greg realizes just how lucky a position he’s in, the theater owned by none other than Paul Allen. Knowing Allen has his
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back can’t help but bring about a smile. “It’s fun,” he says with a happy laugh. “With the Cinerama, the theater is extremely difficult in many ways to run. It’s so iconic as far as Seattle is concerned. It’s so high-grossing. Distributors want it for everything. There’s all kinds of pressure coming from all corners. At the same time, we are only one screen, so there’s a limit to what you can actually show. At the same time we’re always fighting to get other stuff in there and to be able to do all the one-off events the city has come to know us for. It’s super-difficult, super-hard, but also a lot of fun, and to know we have Paul Allen and Vulcan back there supporting us means a lot.” COMMUNITY INSTITUTION The flip side, of course, is that with a backer like Allen it’s paramount that the Cinerama remains a vital part of the community. Everything from the Seattle International Film Festival to the Jewish Film Festival to the recently completed Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival utilizes the Cinerama screen for at least part of their respective schedules. “We really try hard,” says Greg. “I think that’s a testament to Vulcan, to Paul’s company, that they allow us to do this sort of stuff. When they had AMC there running the theater, it was a really generic operation, and it wasn’t what I would have viewed as a company that was taking care of its customers. When I think of Paul Allen I think of what the Cinerama should truly be, so we try to live up to his vision as to how to best represent the community. This is Seattle. It’s a film-loving community. We try and fight for and support that love with how we schedule the theater. Which, it goes without saying, isn’t always easy.” Are there events Greg wishes he could schedule but can’t, at least for now? “There’s always so much that’s dropped into our laps, and sadly it’s just not possible to do everything,” he laments. “It all just depends on our schedule and what is happening with the films we are showing at any given moment. But it’s always about change and innovation. We always want to push the envelope as far as we can. Next year we have the new laser projector coming in to add to our repertoire of projection possibilities. We’re in early discussions to see if it would be possible to potentially project on the full curved Cinerama screen full-time. So, it’s always hard to tell what our future holds, but we’ll always try to book as much as possible, support the community when we can, and cram as much into our schedule as dates allow and within a tolerable range.” ON THE CUTTING EDGE As for what excites him personally and keeps him energetically coming back to work each and every day, the answer isn’t a big surprise. “The technical stuff is what I really drive for,” says Greg proudly. “The laser projector, being the first one in the world to install that, that’s amazing to me. The concept of maybe projecting on our huge curved Cinerama screen all the time, that personally to me is something I’d be extremely excited for if we can pull that off – that would be pretty special. Those are the types of things that keep me excited and invested in making the Cinerama the best place it can possibly be.” As for Horror Week, Greg can’t help but look at the schedule, and most of all the final film filling out the docket, and think this is one event sure to become a Cinerama mainstay. “Oh, I mean, come on, right?” he happily exults. “It’s perfect. It doesn’t get better than that. Halloween on Halloween? That was always sort of the bell standard for what we were hoping for when planning the festival. It’s awesome we could make it happen. Horror Week was just so much fun to plan. You take a look at that list of titles. It’s just so great, all of it topped off at the end with the perfect climax. Again, it doesn’t get any better.” For more information on Horror Week, including schedules and ticketing, go to www.seattlecinerama.com.
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Humor in uniform Seattle Opera’s latest offering is a fun night of great singing
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Brownlee. He seems to have found all those pounds he lost a couple years ago, and he had trouble keeping his Army uniform tucked in. But his singing is as glorious as ever, easily rivaling the best tenors of his type. The third YAP product was Andrew Stenson, described above. Also first-rate was baritone Alexander Hajek, from Toronto, Canada. He impressed in his Seattle debut with both his singing and comedic acting. His voice is ample and attractive; it seems to do whatever he wants it to. The role of Sulpice is actually fairly large, and Hajek delivered it with ease and delight. Familiar to Seattle audiences, FrancoCanadian Yves Abel has a particular affinity with the French repertoire and has won significant critical acclaim for his achievements as founder and music director of L’Opéra Français de New York. He led this cast with finesse and great energy, keeping the pacing brisk without ever seeming to limit the singers from making the most of their talents. Balances were perfect at all times. In comic opera of the bel canto school, it would be hard to imagine a more enjoyable night at the opera than this. (For an unforgettable performance on DVD, I strongly recommend one from Covent Garden with Natalie Dessay and Juan Diego Florez.) Reviewer Rod Parke can be reached at rmp62@columbia.edu.
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Andrew Stenson in La fille du régiment
by Rod Parke SGN A&E Writer DONIZETTI: LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT SEATTLE OPERA Through November 2 Seattle Opera’s new show, Gaetano Donizetti’s La fille du régiment, is a complete success. This production (with scenery and costumes by Teatro Comunale di Bologna) works on every level. The silly plot, of course, is not the point, but it provides a pleasant skeleton upon which to drape hilarious comedy, lovely tunes, and, above all, great singing. Among the uniformly excellent players, there were two surprises. The first was tenor Andrew Stenson in the matinee cast. I missed his previous major role at Seattle Opera (Orphée, in 2012), so the excellence of his Tonio last Sunday afternoon caught me completely unprepared. His singing was at least the equal of Lawrence Brownlee’s opening night performance, and his comedic talent far surpassed Brownlee’s. His adorable, round face was so expressive and full of fun that I couldn’t put down my binoculars. Even his responses while others sang were a delight. Vocally, his tone was lovely and securely produced from top to
bottom. The nine high C’s of his first aria appeared easy, with the final C held long and loud while he made a slow 360-degree rotation before releasing it face-on to the audience. The second surprise was the non-singing, irrepressible servant who camped in perfect time to the music in Act Two and won the biggest laughs of the show. He is an actor by the name of Robert Mead, who is not even mentioned in the program notes. To say he was a distraction from whomever was singing at the time would be an understatement. But his antics were so much fun that I doubt anyone cared. This comic silent role was a contribution of Stage Director Emilio Sagi, who made his Seattle Opera debut with this show. YOUNG ARTISTS SHINE Most of the great singing came from products of Seattle Opera’s Young Artist Program (currently the victim of budget cuts). Sarah Coburn displayed a large voice for one who sings coloratura so perfectly, with strong notes above high C that cut through even the full orchestra and chorus. She is slim, very pretty, acts very well, and sings like few others can. I can’t think of any soprano who could do better. Another YAP graduate is, of course, tenor Lawrence
Show. There I saw Mary Martin and Ethel Merman. We couldn’t afford to go to the theater. It was either take lessons or go to the theater, and I took lessons very early. Andrews-Katz: At 13 you toured as a “Hollywood Blonde” in Gypsy – starting a lifelong relationship with the works of Stephen Sondheim. What was your audition process like for this show? Peters: I don’t remember it, sorry. I do remember an audition I had for Bye Bye Birdie. They wanted teenagers and I was 12 years old. I was told to say I was going to be 13, and that way it wasn’t a lie. Andrews-Katz: Jerry Herman’s show Mack & Mabel has such a brilliant musical score but hasn’t worked on stage. Being the original Mabel, what do you think stands in the way of this show’s success? Peters: You know, I’m not totally sure. First of all, back then there was no such thing as a “dark” musical. They hadn’t done Cabaret or anything like that yet. This story involved drugs and murder, which is all based on the truth. It’s a story about Mabel Normand and Mack Sennett. He created silent films and the Keystone Kops. First they said it was “too dark.” Second they said that the Keystone Kops couldn’t be done on stage, it just doesn’t work. People said it worked in L.A. but when we moved to N.Y.C. it was in too huge an arena and the show got lost. Since then, shows aren’t as afraid of the dark parts – produced today it could be very different. Andrews-Katz: When you were approached to appear in a show based on an Impressionist painting, what was your general reaction? Peters: James Lapine called me in San Francisco when I was doing my show, my club act at the Blue Room, Fairmont Hotel. We only had the first act then, but I was excited. I love to do Sondheim shows and Mandy Patinkin was already cast to play Seurat. I love that period of costume, that turn-of-the-century type of woman’s clothes, like in the painting. I was excited but nervous because of the difficult music I knew I was going to have to sing. Andrews-Katz: On Saturday Night Live
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in 1981 you sang a song called “Making Love Alone,” and it raised eyebrows. Can you describe the reaction to that song? Peters: There were a lot of reactions! It’s funny because it’s a very deceptive song. People think it’s a lovely ballad and then they hear the lyrics and realize what I’m singing. It’s a fun song to do. Andrews-Katz: Song and Dance’s first act is basically a one-woman musical. What challenges did you deal with in this show versus a book musical with a full cast? Peters: You have to keep the story go-
ABOUT BERNADETTE Bernadette Peters was born Bernadette Lazzara in Queens, New York. Her mother started her in show business when she was three years old, and she obtained her Actors Equity card by age nine. Since then she has appeared on Broadway in more than 16 productions (musical and non-musical alike) and more than 33 film and TV features. She has recorded at least six solo albums and has appeared on more than 13 cast recordings.
only had six shelters [participating] then. Now we can barely fit into the alley and it’s become an event. We try to raise people’s awareness of how wonderful [shelter] animals can be as pets. We are getting much better but we still have to stop killing these animals. They don’t have a mouth to speak up. They’re called companion animals for a reason and are only here for us. They do have feelings and emotions and they understand. It’s just morally wrong to kill them. We show the animals are spayed and neu- continued from cover tered and people wait for the event now to
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“As a teenager ... I saw performances on The Ed Sullivan Show. There I saw Mary Martin and Ethel Merman. We couldn’t afford to go to the theater. It was either take lessons or go to the theater, and I took lessons very early.” ing. You never leave the stage and basically you have to rest your voice. You have to get enough sleep. You don’t go out. You don’t talk on the phone. You don’t do anything like that – you just try to preserve your voice. I remember when they described the show to me, I said, “What do you mean, there’s just one person in the first act?” They said, “Yeah.” I replied, “REALLY!” Andrews-Katz: In 1999 you and Mary Tyler Moore co-founded Broadway Barks. Can you tell us a little about the event and how it ties into your writing children’s books? Peters: It’s become an adoption event! It was the first time all the adoption groups in N.Y. worked together. It was the grassroots people who come forward and make a difference, and to me those are my heroes – the people who do that. Starting 15 years ago we all worked together. New York
moves down it got better. Andrews-Katz: Playing Mama Rose in Gypsy allowed you to play another musical bio on stage. How did you prepare for the role based on the real Rose Havoc? Peters: It was great because I got to speak to June Havoc [Rose’s daughter, who died in 2010]. June contacted me and said that she’s never reached out to anyone playing the role before, but wanted to reach out to me. She said her mother was little and had blonde hair, and was a real man-killer. June was very friendly and kind. A wonderful actress with a great voice. She sat down with me before I played the role, and discussed it with me. It was great to have that support. Rose used her sexuality; she used everything she had to get what she wanted. Andrews-Katz: What kind of songs are you performing with the Seattle Symphony? Peters: I’ll be doing some Rodgers & Hammerstein. I’ll be doing Sondheim. I’ll be doing Peggy Lee’s “Fever” on the piano – I won’t be playing it, but I’ll be lying on top singing! I’ll be doing songs that I connect to. There are certain songs that Steve wrote, or Rodgers & Hammerstein, where I like to be reminded of the sentiment of the song. I’ll be singing “Children Will Listen,” “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Send in the Clowns,” and my two songs from Follies – “In Buddy’s Eyes” and “Losing My Mind.” Andrews-Katz: If you could play any role – regardless of any limitations – what role would it be and why? Peters: As far as musicals, I’ve done all the main musical roles. I might start looking into Tennessee Williams and things like that.
adopt an animal. We are doing well. That’s my passion: We’ve gotten New York to be a “no-kill” state, and now we need to get it across the country. These shelters are rescuing animals and getting them out of danger and are wonderful. Andrews-Katz: Your role as the Witch in Into the Woods has proven to be definitive. How active were you in the creation of this role? Peters: I actually came into the show later on. Everyone else was cast. I came into it when it came to New York. Basically it was already formed. They wrote a new song for the witch towards the end, and then “Children Will Listen” was added, and “The Last Midnight.” Originally it was called “Boom! Crunch!” I just remember in rehearsals the choreographer, Lars Lubovitch, had me tied up with ropes to get the way the witch is crumpled and rumpled. Once I got the
to staging a self-penned opera to composing songs for upcoming films. Speaking of touring, Wainwright will perform live at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on October 30, marking his first-ever appearance in our sister city (that I know of, at least). For tickets, go to www.broadwaycenter.org. While in Palm Springs, the Grammy-nominated entertainer spoke cheerily with me by phone. This is what singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright got off his chest inside The Music Lounge. Albert Rodriguez: We’re excited to have you back! This time you’ll be playing in Tacoma. Have you performed there before? Rufus Wainwright: I don’t think that I’ve ever played Tacoma, so I’m excited to discover that. I’ve always been a big Pacific Northwest fan, anyway. There’s always something I can gnaw my eyes on. [laughs] Rodriguez: On previous tours, you’ve played an album in its entirety or the show has carried a specific theme. Can you set up the Tacoma concert? Wainwright: I’m just coming up there alone with a piano and guitar to sing. This is what I do now. [laughs] And it’s fun because being solo I then skip between my many albums and make each night a different experience, so it’s really about how everyone’s feeling that day and what makes sense to listen to, and to reflect on. I’m a wandering troubadour and I’ll be coming to your town soon. Lock up your men! [laughs again] Rodriguez: The last time I saw you per-
form here in Seattle, you broke down on stage. Wainwright: I know, that was an amazing show – at least I hope it was. I do apologize. Rodriguez: You got married since the last time you and I spoke, so congratulations! Wainwright: Thank you! Rodriguez: Do you have any advice for couples in the process of getting married, like how to plan their wedding or what to expect? Wainwright: Arguably, Gay men getting married is straight marriage times two, if you’re going to be old-fashioned about it. So, I’m foreseeing a great many incredibly fabulous Gay weddings to come in the world, so I think we can uphold that tradition and be totally outrageous. Rodriguez: You recently played at a preEmmy Awards party. Did you meet anyone cool there? Wainwright: I met Jon Voight, which was fun. I saw Claire Danes there, who I actually know from years back. It was lovely to see her. She never changes, and it was great to see her again. And, Allison Janney. It was fun. Rodriguez: In Tacoma, will you introduce any new music, such as songs that are in the process of being recorded? Wainwright: It’s definitely possible. I find myself needing to express my present feelings and I write all the time, so very often I’ll just sort of pull something out that’s newly alive. Rodriguez: Might you include songs from your Judy Garland album [Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall]? Wainwright: That’s the one territory I don’t really touch, in terms of when I’m alone. For that, I really need a jazz accompaniment on the piano, so you won’t hear any Judy, unfortunately. Rodriguez: For some of the older songs, like “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk,” do you ever change the arrangement completely to make them sound fresh? Wainwright: Not much [laughs]. Being a singer, I really enjoy taking years to perfect a song. There’s been a natural process, which occurs when you sing a song for many, many years where you just slowly master it, so I like to let it be a natural process. Rodriguez: I know you released a new album just last year, but are there any plans for another album soon? Wainwright: Not for a while, I don’t think. I’d really like to record my opera, Prima Donna, soon, and I have some theatrical releases that I’m involved in. So I don’t think I’ll be putting out an album in a while. I might just see what happens. Rodriguez: There’s been a lot of discussion about what’s happening in Russia. You’re soon headed to Europe on this tour. Would you consider going to Russia now and performing there? Wainwright: I’d have to cross that bridge when I got there – or not cross it. It sounds really scary and certainly if I went I guess I would have to have some sort of diplomatic community because I am very open about my homosexuality and I believe in Gay rights, so I think it’d be tricky to go there right now, in all honesty. Rodriguez: At the end of the night when you go back to your dressing room, what makes a great show vs. a good show? Wainwright: I always measure everything, for better or worse, in terms of emotion – if tears were shed or seams were busted [laughs]. It’s a cool feeling to be in complete exhaustion or to be laughing inside. You gotta feel things up there [on stage], and that’s ultimately rewarding. Editor’s note: In addition to his October 30 date in Tacoma, Rufus Wainwright will also perform October 28 in Edmonds, at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, and October 29 in Olympia, at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
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‘Mimosas With Mama’ changes things up at Unicorn/Narwhal by Shaun Knittel SGN Associate Editor Drag is a drinking sport. Whenever you find yourself huddled up to a bar and a drag queen is working the room for tips, chances are she is well on her way to being blitzed – and many members of the audience already are. It’s a good thing, really. As long as you aren’t drinking and driving, and as long as the queen is giving you her best, it’s just another night on Capitol Hill. Notice I said “night.” Truth is, day-drinking has its time and place, and sometimes that can be a brunch. But more often than not, Gay boys have long been using this sacred meal between breakfast and lunch as a way to nurse that nasty hangover, a place to bring your mother when she’s in town and so on. Brunch is, and always will be, one of our favorite meals of the week. And so it should come as no surprise that, aside from the obligatory mimosa, we like some razzle-dazzle with our low-carb (or baconsmothered) midday meal. Enter Mimosas With Mama at Unicorn/Narwhal (1118 E. Pike St.). Mimosas With Mama, produced by and starring Seattle’s Skyscraper Hostess, the one-and-only Mama Tits, is Seattle’s longest-running weekly drag brunch. Mimosas began in October 2011 at The Grill on Broadway, a Capitol Hill restaurant that, sadly, shut its doors earlier this year, ending a 25-year run. At the Grill, Mama Tits and company debuted, fine-tuned, and gained a loyal following. When the show moved to one of the Gayborhood’s most eccentric venues, many wondered if that old magic would follow suit. It didn’t. But it turns out that was a great thing – the show was better than ever! Buoyed by the superb dancing and co-hosting skills of the incomparable Tipsy Rose Lee (who also acts as the show’s choreographer), the energy and amazingness that is DJ Disco Vinnie, and (then-) newcomers to the scene Isabella Extynn St. James and Bukkake London St. James, Mimosas With Mama wowed audiences all over again and gained Mama Tits and company an even larger loyal following with the
addition of the very radical 30-minute Hairspray. It was a ballsy move (pardon the pun!) that paid off for Mama Tits. Fans couldn’t get enough and haters were silenced, as each and every Sunday the talented cast squashed the musical into a beautiful, funny, and deliciously entertaining condensed version. It was brilliant, and Mama Tits and Disco Vinnie told SGN they knew they were on to something and have big plans for the show next year. But for now, they promise to change the 30-minute musical part every couple of months. This month, Mimosas With Mama did just that. Gone is the beloved Hairspray, replaced by … Dreamgirls. Wait. What?! ARE THEY NUTS? When I first heard the news I couldn’t help but think that Mama Tits and Disco Vinnie had finally cracked. “They’ve lost it,” I said to myself. “How in the world is a cast of all white ‘men’ – all of them playing women characters except for Disco Vinnie – going to portray an all-African American cast?” I mean, Hell, the duo of “Disco-Tits” are good. No, they are really good. But just how good is the question. Well, if you are a fan of Mimosas With Mama and the Hill’s darling drag queen Robbie Turner, then you’ll be happy to know that filling in for Tipsy Rose Lee is Turner who, alongside Bukkake and Isabella, perform a perfect 30-minute version of Dreamgirls, the 2006 musical drama film directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, loosely based on Motown in the 1960s. Everything from the costuming (gorgeous dresses!) to which songs to cut and which songs are performed, Dreamgirls gives all of you who know and love this show and its cast an excuse to take another look, because you’ll have to see it to believe it! Mama Tits plays a convincing Dreamgirls lead singer, Effie White. In many ways, the case could be made that Effie and Mama are one and the same, so the character is believable. It’s nice to see Mama Tits branch out
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and play a serious character (yes, Effie is a bit camp, but she is also very staid). I don’t want to give anything away but I can’t help but say that the last dress Mama Tits changes into is absolutely stunning. Disco Vinnie delivers another standout performance as he lip-syncs R&B star James “Thunder” Early’s songs from the film. Aside from his job as soundman and DJ for the show, he acts and dances in the production too! Vinnie really is one of the hardest-working DJs in town and I couldn’t be happier for him. Robbie Turner ain’t exactly Beyonce, is she? And that’s not a dig on Robbie in any way – I mean, she literally isn’t Beyonce. But that doesn’t matter because what Robbie Turner is, is talented beyond any means of mere review. Robbie does such a great job as Deena Jones you completely forget about the character from the movie. Robbie owns the character as if the part were penned just for her. Robbie, of course, is a wonderful dancer and so that, accompanied with the costuming and makeup job, makes
for another outstanding performance by the much-adored Robbie Turner. Isabella Extynn St. James and Bukkake London St. James are, once again, the best accompanying drag queens the audience – and, I’m sure, Mama Tits – could ever ask for. They look great, radiate happiness, and play their characters to a T as well. The show would not be the same without such a supportive cast. Two unsung heroes of the show are DJ Klaudt and John Sterlin. “You generally won’t find these two on stage with the talented cast above, but you will feel their touches throughout the show,” says Mama Tits in a post on the show’s official website (www.mimosaswithmama.com). “Before and after you can find these two scurrying around making sure the stage is set and the Queens are prepped to bring one of the best shows in Seattle to the stage.” Mimosas With Mama is a 21+ event. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, and the price includes a mimosa!
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mashup of “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered” with the theme song from the television show The Addams Family. Captain Smartypants (a men’s comedy group affiliated with SMC) also performed, along with Sensible Shoes, a women’s jazz-pop vocal ensemble featuring SWC members. The first weekend of performances included a special guest appearance by Georgia Ragsdale, who was billed as “The Undead Comic.” In a silly zombie costume, she gave a five-minute stand-up routine that was very funny but way too short. Ragsdale has a solo piece, Follow You Everywhere – A Memoir, Growing Up and Coming Out in Texas, which will be remounted in 2014. She’s a talented comic, so watch for announcements as to where and when you’ll get a chance to see her perform. A masterful organist, Alan DePuy, occasionally plays a robust church-organ riff that fills the room and shakes the walls. A small band augmented accompanist Nancy Otness Bent, and included a harp with the more usual instruments of bass, drums, and cello. An ongoing skit where a newfangled witch is being tested to see if she fits in with the older-style witches, kept the production light. Some of the pieces included dancers, though it really depended on where you sat as to whether you actually were able to notice and appreciate them. One song, “Tango to Evora,” had a duo who had no need of a microphone to send will be February 6-9, 2014, at the Cornish Playhouse. More information is available at dancing through the aisles, but the most her soprano up to the rafters and back. If you miss this concert (and you really www.flyinghouse.org. beautiful part of that song was the incredible singing of soloist Virginia Daugherty, shouldn’t), the next SWC performances
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by James Whitely SGN Staff Writer Two weeks ago, SGN brought you a comprehensive style guide in our report of the menswear that came down the runway at the seventh annual Fashion Week at the Bellevue Collection (BFW) – five days of shows spanning September 25-29 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. With the help of GQ, the Bellevue collection displayed the best of the best for the Pacific Northwest in fall/winter menswear. But GQ wasn’t the only fashion-guru publication to dispatch a member of their editorial staff to assist with the event. Vogue’s Cara Crowley was on hand to reveal the hottest looks in women’s. The Nordstrom Men’s Shop & GQ Fall 2013 Runway Show, on Thursday, was understandably menswear-oriented, but a handful of women’s looks offered a taste of what was to come. The standout looks? A Ted Baker London grape short drape jacket with Boss Hugo Boss grape ombré printed dress and a Burberry Brit black double-breasted leather jacket with rag & bone black “Ilford” pants. Crowley, Vogue’s market stylist, hosted Saturday’s sold-out Front Row Fashion event with the help of fashion and lifestyle guru Lawrence Zarian. The show was officially presented by the magazine and raised $60,000 in a single night for the Moyer Foundation, a locally-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting young children affected by loss and addiction within the family. “Vogue is the number one trendsetter,” said Zarian. The Bellevue collection seems to agree. As the best of women’s wear dominated the runway in Front Row, as well as in Friday’s Posh Party runway show, it was evident many of the trends and themes featured were straight out of the September issue.
Standout looks of Front Row’s color segment were an Aldo Martins dress with Carolina Amato gloves, and a Marc by Marc Jacobs blazer and legging with Topshop heels.
PRINT PERFECT A major theme in both shows, prints offer elegance with artistic edge and a wide range of possibilities for your look, especially if you’re willing to incorporate vintage. We definitely saw some ’60s influence in some of the print patterns, which was true for the spring/summer season too. Another continuing trend comes to us courtesy of Hollywood. While most of my friends didn’t like Baz Luhrmann’s take on The Great Gatsby (I did, but whatever), the film had an unmistakable effect on fashion before it even opened. Miuccia Prada herself worked on the movie, producing partially modernized couture pieces drawn from Prada’s archives. Tiffany, likewise, delved into its own past to produce a line. Once Vogue got exclusive access to these pieces, the editorial spawned an avant-garde Roaring ’20s art-deco phenomenon. The film’s lasting influence on the fashion world has frankly surprised me. If you’re keen on the look, do it, but despite what Vogue says, I don’t expect it to survive the winter. One of the most consistently impressive lineups throughout BFW was by rag & bone, which had a very pattern-rich fall runway earlier this season. Houndstooth will be hot this season for both men and women. Look for these patterns in suits and coats. A lighter toned piece, such as one with a cream base, will make a bolder statement. Don’t fret – houndstooth is a relatively low-risk pattern, so try something new with it. Animal prints are always in vogue. These patterns are more risky, so bear these tips in mind: • If your print is the centerpiece of LAYER IT ON your look (like your dress), stop there, Yeah, it’s cold. Getting out of bed in seriously. Stick to basics for the rest the morning is that much harder now. of the outfit, including jewelry. What Accept it and try to look at it as an opportunity – when it’s cold, you get to Façonnable cashmere sweater, silk pant and patent shoe (l) and Aldo Martins dress, Carolina Amato gloves you can, and should, add is faux fur (you know you shouldn’t be buying layer. Start by knowing your sweaters: High-low the Asymmetric Mock Neck jacket ($875) cated a segment to color. Navy, greys, and real fur, so don’t). If you’re going to match hems will lengthen your legs; diagonal hems and reversible shearling coat ($2,400), both burgundy in particular should be making an animal patterns, do it in your accessories, are slimming, as are full button-downs, as by Vince, and Kate Spade New York’s “Bri- appearance in your outfit on almost any giv- not in your outfits. For the most part, animal they break up your middle. Notice the diag- ella” coat ($798). en day or, as the Posh Party showed, com- prints are making their biggest statement in accessories this season anyway. onal hem of the Façonnable cashmere. When it comes to below the waist, Front pletely defining it. • Snakeprint appears to be the most For the boardroom, forgo the looser fitting Row seemed pretty forthright. A surprising The Posh Party pitched its monochrosweater – it’s too casual, you’ll want a tight- trend permeated most of the show: ankle matic look as functional in any color except prominent pattern of the season, for which er fit. Henleys, lace knits, and cardigans are pants. Before you say anything, remember, for black. The key to making this look work we could also credit Miuccia Prada. Match great layering pieces, because they tend to Vogue is headquartered in New York, where is diversification of tones – don’t lend your it with dark colors for a sophisticated look run thin and can be worn over or under. This it’s even colder. All the same, Crowley made outfit entirely to the chosen color, but rather (burgundy usually works well) and lighter season, turtlenecks are a must. Keep a larg- it clear, your ankles and your pumps are to the spectrum of your chosen color. Burgun- tones (nudes, whites, or pastels) for a more er, thicker knit turtleneck on hand, as well be shown off this season. Vince and rag & dies for instance, compliment both darker casual look. If you’re sporting print on your as a mock turtleneck, which will last you bone’s lines were the best ankle pants to reds and brighter shades of red. Many of footwear, pairing with simple separates is well into spring. Try pairing a wool poncho walk, and the B Brian Atwood “Macias” these monochromatic looks had matching always a safe bet. If there’s one thing I’d most like to take with a turtleneck – this look will force any- pump proved a fine choice to put just below heels, and these were the better looks. one to do a double-take. Front Row’s runway detailed how to mix away from the women’s showcase, it’s them. For your outer layers, Crowley specified Don’t forget, though, that how you finish these colors. Burgundies will complement something Crowley said that struck me. one piece every woman needs: a leather off a look can make or break it. Here are greys, other reds, and navy. Greys go well This season, the best in women’s wear bomber jacket. Fleece is in this season, too a few tips SGN heard: Scarves, hats, and with white, hunter green, orange, blue, shouldn’t just be showcased or dictated by – whether in scarves, coats, or wherever gloves are your opportunity to add color pearl, and, of course, black. Navy is a bit the young. Women in their 50s should be you find it. Plaid is also going to be big this flare to an otherwise neutral-toned outfit. harder to pin. It tends to function differ- trying new things, experimenting with the season – it walked in New York and Milan Mittens in particular are in this season – ently for different people – skin tone and same curious energy they did in their 20s. in revolutionary ways, and this will leave don’t be afraid to get colorful with them. If hair color even factor in here. It can go with Crowley added that this doesn’t necessarily a lasting impression. Try contrasting plaid your sweater falls off the shoulder, offset just about anything, provided care is taken suggest experimenting with the clothing of patterns in your layering. You might sur- with a more structured bag, just like you not to overdo it. Judge for yourself and use their 20s, but instead incorporating the most prise yourself, but remember plaid’s golden would a dress. Lastly, cashmere, cashmere, your intuition. Honestly, some of the looks important part of any look into each outfit rule: a tighter pattern is professional, looser cashmere! in Front Row mixed colors I personally – confidence and attitude. This season, the is casual. For a jacket, plaid + tweed = you wouldn’t, but Vogue schooled me and left most couture confidence will come from the older generation; it is their time to show the fucking win. A few of the most exciting me wanting more. COLOR WHEELING young ones what real style is. pieces to walk the Bellevue runway were Front Row and the Posh Party each dedi-
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SATURDAY - October 26
Border Riders Weekend Run (10/25-10/27). Silver Falls State Park, Silverton, OR. www.borderriders.com 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. “Trans-Formation” with Aidan Key. 9:30am12:30pm. Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5th Ave W. A workshop for youth leaders and clergy on gender expression and welcoming Transgender youth. $30 suggested donation. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/496177 and at the door. “Hilloween” Carnival. 12noon-3:30pm. Cal Anderson Park, 11th Ave & Howell St. Live music, carnival games, stilt walkers, jugglers, bouncy house, costume parade, trick or treat & more! FREE. www.caphilloween.com Hallows in the Cathedral. 2pm & 8pm. St Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E. A spine-tingling concert featuring Seattle Women’s Chorus singing creepy classics & modern day monster mashes. Envelop yourself in the spooky atmosphere & enjoy this Halloween treat perfect for the entire family. Tickets: $28, $38, $48. 388-1400, www.flyinghouse.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. For more information visit www.rainbowbridge club.org or email rainbowbridgeclub@gmail.com Halloween Haunting for Witches & Hellraisers. 7:30pm. 1903 NE 82nd St. Festive costume party for feminists & other seditious souls. Scream-worthy snack plates $7. Benefits Radical Women. 722-6057, rwseattle@mindspring.com, www.radicalwomen.org/ seattle.shtml Vocalpoint! Seattle - “The Name Game” (10/26 & 10/27). Sat 10/26 - 7:30pm; Sun 10/27 - 2:30pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. A rollicking rock n’ roll romp through great “name” songs from the ‘60s & ‘70s. Adults $19, seniors/students $12. www.nwchoirs.org Hallows in the Cathedral. 2pm & 8pm. St Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E. A spine-tingling concert featuring Seattle Women’s Chorus singing creepy classics & modern day monster mashes. Envelop yourself in the spooky atmosphere & enjoy this Halloween treat perfect for the entire family. Tickets $28, $38, $48. 388-1400, www.flyinghouse.org Lambert House Halloween Dance. 8pm-12midnight. All Pilgrim’s Church, 500 Broadway E. DJs, dancing, costume contest with prizes. No drugs, no alcohol, no hate. Hosted by Aleksa Manilla. LGBTQ youth & allies ages 14-22 welcome. Suggested donation $5-$15.
SUNDAY - October 27
For information on GLBT-friendly Christian churches around the world visit www.gaychurch.org. Border Riders Weekend Run (10/25-10/27). Silver Falls State Park, Silverton, OR. www.borderriders.com Hiking Group. 8:45am. Uptown Espresso, 500 Westlake Ave N. Every Sunday year-round, rain or shine for moderate to strenuous day hikes. 3238382. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSeattleGay HikingGroup/ Run Scared 5K Run or 4K Walk. 9:30am. FREE kids dash. Costume contest. Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. www.runscared5k.com 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 Metropolitan Opera Auditions. 10am. Benaroya Hall, Nordstrom Recital Hall, 3rd Ave & Union St. Come see and hear live on stage the opera stars of the future and the cream of the arias at the Met’s district auditions for Western Washington and Alaska. Admission: $15-general; $10-senior/student. Cash or checks. The audience can come and go between each singer’s short sets. 425-678-8774 or www.metoperanw.com.
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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. Meditation for GBT Men. 11am-1pm. Cal Anderson House, 400 Broadway. Suitable for beginning & experienced meditators. Sponsored by Dharma Buddies. Contact Forrest Rode, 920-6177, or Mike Chin (509) 990-0007. Women may wish to contact our sister meditation group via lotus.sisters@yahoo.com. www. dharmabuddies.org Just for Today. 12-1:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. Drop-in 12-step (Narcotics Anonymous) group open to anyone in recovery. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Paths to Recovery Al-Anon Family Group. 121:30pm. Seattle University Student Center, 901 12th Ave, Room 122. Every Sunday. LGBTQ supported. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattleal-anon.org Rain City Soccer Club - Ripple Effect. Every Sunday afternoon. Location varies. Ripple Effect soccer team plays a weekly recreational scrimmage game for Gay guys in Seattle. 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 Vocalpoint! Seattle - “The Name Game” (10/2 & 10/27). Sat 10/26 - 7:30pm; Sun 10/27 - 2:30pm. Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway. A rollicking rock n’ roll romp through great “name” songs from the ‘60s & ‘70s. Adults $19, seniors/students $12. www.nwchoirs.org Discussion Series - One Hemisphere, Indivisible: Permanent Revolution & Neoliberalism in the Americas. 3-4:30pm. 4710 University Way NE, Suite 100. Meets every Sunday. This timely book by Guerry Hoddersen, journalist & feminist organizer, examines the roots of the US economic crisis & its relationship to the upheavals across Latin America, with special emphasis on the role of women, immigrants & US labor in building cross-border solidarity. FREE. Sponsored by Freedom Socialist Party. 713-8056, fspseatle@ mindspring.com, www.socialism.com
October 25, 2013
Orca Swim Team Workout. Sun: 5-6:15pm; Mon/ Weds/Fri: 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. Every Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri. Pre-registration required. Orca Swim Team workouts are for both competitive & recreational swimmers. www.orcaswimteam.org Shame to Grace Sunday SAA. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Sunday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women who share their experience, strength & hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction & help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828, SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Pride League Bowling. 6:30pm. West Seattle Bowl, 4505 39th Ave SW. Every Sunday (except during the summer). Regular league bowling. Jeff, 932-3731. Noche Latina - Latino Night. 10pm. Neighbours, 1509 Broadway. Every Sunday.
MONDAY - October 28
SOBER - On Meds. 1-2pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. 12-step group open to anyone in recovery & living on a medicine regimen. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Strength Over Speed. 2-3:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Social Dinner Club of Snohomish County. Every Monday. An informal group of Gay men living in Snohomish County meet for dinner at Snohomish County restaurants. For information, location & to RSVP contact Ricardo at socialdinnerclub@ yahoo. com or phone (360) 722-1664. Healing Words. 6:30-8pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Drop-in group open to all who are healing from trauma, addiction, or just the challenges of life in general. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. Pozitively Me! 6:30-8pm. Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike St. Every Monday. A group and conversation about HIV for Gay & Bi men newly diagnosed and for Gay & Bi men facing the challenges of living with HIV longterm. www.gaycity.org. Freely Speaking Toastmasters. 7pm. FredLind Manor, 1802 17th Ave. Every Monday (except holidays & the last Mondays in August & December). Seattle’s only LGBT speaking club. www.Freely Speaking.org
October 26 thru November 3 Imperial Court of Seattle General Membership Meeting. 7pm. The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave. Meets 4th Monday each month. (Board of Directors meeting follows at 8pm.) Meetings open to the public. 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 to provide entertainment, showcase community talent & raise money for community organizations. www.facebook. com/ISCSORE; www.imperialcourtofseattle.com. No Safeword Writers Group. 7-9pm. Meets 4th Monday each month. NSWG exists to provide mutual support for members’ efforts. Support is in the form of critique & commentary on each other’s work, information about publishing opportunities, & discussion of issues facing writers. NSWG’s primary focus is erotic writing - but they welcome anyone who writes. The only requirements are to write, to attend, & to be respectful. For info & location, NSWG@sexpositive culture.org; www.nosafewordwritersgroup.org (Also meets 2nd Sunday, 1-3pm.) Orca Swim Team Workout. 7-8:15pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) PFLAG/South King County Monthly Meeting. 7pm. Unitarian Universalist Church, 25701 14th Pl S, Kent. Meets 4th Monday each month. Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays is a national support organization for parents, spouses & families of GLBT persons, as well as those sexual minorities. PFLAG/Puget Sound: 325-7724. Trans Youth Group. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. A chance for youth to talk with others about their experiences & concerns related to identifying as Transgender. www.lamberthouse.org Lambert House Art Night. 7:30-9:30pm. 1818 15th Ave. Every Monday. Bring your ideas & let’s have some fun. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org “Living Wage Ordinances: The Impacts of Higher Wages on Labor Standards on Local Economies.” 7:30-9:30pm. Town Hall, 8th Ave & Seneca St. Tickets: $5 at www.townhallseattle.org and at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. Unity Gay Men’s AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St. Tacoma. Every Monday. (253) 474-8897. Washington Gender Alliance Support Group Meeting in Shoreline. 7:30pm. Center for Human Services, 17018 15th Ave NE, Shoreline. Meets every Monday. For info email info@washingtongender alliance.com Les Be Honest. 8-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Monday. Open women only AA group. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org.
TUESDAY - October 29
Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Simply Positive. 2:30-4pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in support & social group for anyone HIV/AIDS positive. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org LGBT Visitors Center Open House. 5:30-7:30pm. 614 Broadway E (inside 1st Security Bank). Food & beverages provided by Hook & Plow, Ray’s Boathouse & 1st Security Bank. RSVP to office@thegsba.org Artful Expression. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. This is an ongoing art group to visualize the journey thru creative expression. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org LGBTQ Questioning & Allied Youth Drop-in Group in Renton. 6-8pm. Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS), 1025 S 3rd St, Renton. Meets every Tuesday. Confidential. Snacks provided. Bring friends or come alone - anyone 12-18 is welcome. Questions? Call Sarah Hardin, 425-271-5600 ext 155, or email sarahh@rays.org Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12 step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. For information visit www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Diverse Harmony. 6:30-9pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. Every Tuesday. Diverse Harmony is the nation’s first Gay/Straight Alliance Youth Chorus. Youths ages 13-22 are welcome regardless of sexual orientation. www.diverseharmony.org Queer Young Females Group - For Female-Identified Youth, Ages 22 & Under. 6:30-7:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday. Topics range from family issues to school happenings to like/lust/ love relationships. All Queer females welcome. Come discuss how smart. strong Queer women live their lives. 322-2515, www. lamberthouse.org Tuesday Night Sex Addicts Anonymous (GLBTQI). 7-8:30pm. All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E (enter at 509 10th Ave E; buzz in, Dickson room). Every Tuesday. SAA is a fellowship of men & women whose primary purpose is to stop addictive sexual behavior & help others recover from sexual addiction. Seattle SAA helpline 237-8828. SAA International Service Organization 1-800-477-8191. Over 40’s Group - For Lesbian Women 40 & Older. 7-8:30pm. University Congregational Church, 4515
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16th Ave NE, Pilgrim Room. Every Tuesday. Open group for Lesbian women, 40 & older, in every stage of coming out or being out. Lots of social activities in addition to Tuesday meetings. 545-3521. Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Tuesday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Different Drummers. 7:15-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Hand drumming classes for Gay men. It’s easy, it’s fun & anyone can do it! Learn traditional African & Afro-Caribbean rhythms & basic hand drumming techniques. Experience connection, community & spirituality. Drums are provided. For info & location call Dennis at 363-4500 or www.outdrum.com Ageless. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Tuesday. Drop-in social, support & discussion group for maturing Gay & Bi men of all ages. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Here & Now Gay & Lesbian AA Meeting in Tacoma. 7:30pm. Christ Episcopal Church, 310 N “K” St, Tacoma. Every Tuesday. Spiritual Empowerment. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. A group for all LGBT & friends of any spiritual belief to explore how spiritual practice can enrich their life. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Otters Water Polo Team. 8-9:30pm. Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave E (at E Cherry St). Every Tuesday & Thursday. GLBT & GLBT-friendly co-ed water polo team is open to all who want to play. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Check our website for up to the minute details, or call the Otter Hotline 414-8797. www.otterpolo.com.
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WEDNESDAY - October 30
Mature Friends Morning Exercise/Health & Fitness Get-Together. 10am. Ballard Odd Fellows Hall Bldg, 1706 NW Market St. Every Wednesday. An hour of health-related activities, followed by a walk around Greenlake & lunch at a local restaurant. MF is a social group for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www. maturefriends.org True Colors: Connecting LGBTQ Teens in Shoreline. 4-5pm. Every Wednesday. Discussing your important issues, building a supportive community. For information, location & to REGISTER call Lindsay Bagley 362-7282 x 8018 or email lbagley@chs-nw.org GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): A Support Group & HIV/STD Prevention for Youth (14-20) in Everett. 6-8pm. CCA Building, 3331 Broadway - Bottom Floor, Everett. Every Wednesday. Sponsored by PFLAG Everett chapter. David/Brenda, (425) 263-2908. globeleaders@ hotmail.com Seattle Gay & Lesbian Book Club. 6-7:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Discuss the best LGBT novels with other book-lovers in a safe, comfortable conversation. Come once or come every week. Check our website for this month’s book. http://faculty. washington.edu/swittet/sglbookclub/ SASG 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Lotus Sisters with Arinna Weisman. 6:30pm. Columbia City Church of Hope, 3818 S Angeline St. Meets every Wednesday. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@yahoo.com; www.lotussisters.org. Seattle Frontrunners Fun Run. 6:30pm. Volunteer Park (in front of Black Sun across for museum). Every Wednesday. (See Saturday at 9am.) 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. No fee, donations welcome. www.ingersoll center.org Seattle Movie Bears Movie Night. Check website for details. Every Wednesday night. Gay & Bi men enjoy a movie at a local theater with opportunity to socialize before & after movies. More info: http://groups.yahoo. com/group/seattlemoviebears; or e-mail: seattlemoviebears-subscribe@yahoogroups.com HIV/AIDS Support Group. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Wednesday. Please arrive by 7:30pm. FREE peer-facilitated emotional support group for HIV+ men who are newly diagnosed or newly dealing. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Mature Friends Weekly Bridge Group. 7:30pm. Call for location. Every Wednesday. All levels welcome. MF is a social organization for Gay men & women, 40 years & over. www.maturefriends.org Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) Washington Gender Alliance Open Support Meeting in Everett. 7:30-9pm. Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett. Every Wednesday. Trained peer facilitators lead a structured support meeting helping people deal with issues of gender identity & expression. All adults are welcomed, including those who are questioning, allies, or identify as FTM, MTF, Transgender, Queer, or Intersex, among others. (360) 445-2411; www.washingtongender alliance.com.
THURSDAY - October 31
Halloween Alcoholics Anonymous “Safe & Sober Group.” 12noon-1pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Open meeting of AA. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org. BABES Women’s Support Group/Lunch Meeting. 12 noon-2pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. The BABES Network is a peer led agency; a sisterhood
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Geeks OUT presents “The Gamers: Hands of Fate” - an alternative to “Ender’s Game.” 7-8pm. Gay City, Calamus Auditorium, 517 E Pike St. Geeks OUT presents “The Gamers: Hands of Fate” - a fantasy comedy by local production company Zombie Orpheus Entertainment. Yhis event is organized in opposition to homophobe Orson Scott Card, whose “Ender’s Game” opens this same evening. Suggested donation of $10 benefits Gay City. www.gaycity.org Lambert House Queer Movie Night. 7-9:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Rain Country Dance Night. 7-11pm, lessons at 7:15pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave. An evening of country-western dancing for the LGBTQ community. FREE. www.raincountrydance.org. Destiny Gay AA Group in Tacoma. 7:30pm. New Heart MCC, 759 S 45th St, Tacoma. Every Friday. (253) 474-8897. Orca Swim Team Workout. 7:30-8:45pm. Seattle University, Connolly Athletic Center, 14th Ave & E Cherry St. (See Sunday listing at 5pm.) LGBT Friday Night Al-Anon Family Group. 7:45pm. Seattle Counseling Service, Rainbow Room, 1216 Pine St off Melrose Ave. Every Friday. The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives & friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength & hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness & that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Greater Seattle AIS 24-hour number 625-0000; www.seattle-al-anon.org
SATURDAY - November 2
(See previous Saturday for ongoing activities.) Entre Hermanos “Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead” Gala Celebration. 6pm. Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S Massachusetts St. Features catered Mexican buffet dinner, entertainment, a chance to hear about our recent work & an opportunity to support the work Entre Hermanos does in the Latino LGBT community. Family-friendly entertainment includes traditional Mexican music & performances by some of our amazing drag queens. Tickets: $75. www. entrehermanos.org Northwest Bears Meet & Greet Beer Bust. 6-10pm. The Cuff, 1533 13th Ave at E. Pine St. Meets 1st Saturday each month. Northwest Bears is a Gay men’s social and service organization providing a focal point within the Gay community for Bears and Bear admirers. www.nwbears.com.
SUNDAY - November 3
of women facing HIV together. 720-5566 or 888-2921912; www.babesnetwork.org. Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Thursday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org Happy Hour Meditation. 5:30-6:40pm. Gay City, 517 E Pike St. Every Thursday. Join us at the end of your day in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Dropins welcome. We meditate silently for 25 minutes, followed by a short open discussion. No admittance after 5:45pm to respect those who are meditating. www.healingandtransformationcenter.com Everett-Snohomish County Friendship Dinner for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS. 6pm. Grace UMC (formerly Firs United Methodist). Meets last Thursday most months. FREE. Everyone welcome. Sponsored by the Evergreen AIDS Foundation & SNOCO Gay Men’s Task Force. For information call (425) 252-7751. Shifting Gears. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. Drop-in support group (non 12-step) for anyone of any orientation or gender who desires recovery from drugs or alcohol. 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group). 6:30-8pm. Call for location. Every Thursday. Sponsored by Youth Eastside Services, which offers many programs for GLBT youth. (425) 747-4937. Boys’ Group - For Male-Identified Youth, Ages 14-22. 7-8:30pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Thursday. Youth take the opportunity to talk about issues that relate to their everyday lives, with the facilitation of a male volunteer. 322-2515 ext 16. www.lamberthouse.org Rainbow Duplicate Bridge. 7pm. Bus-accessible Central Area location. Every Thursday. (See Saturday listing at 6pm.) Buddhism & Recovery. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Every Thursday. A meditation/recovery group. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Gay Fathers Association of Seattle. 7:30-9pm. Group Health, 201 16th Ave E, Central Bldg, Lower Atrium. Every Thursday. Support meetings for Gay fathers & Gay men who are currently or previously married. Safe, anonymous, non-judgmental environment of caring fathers & friends. You are not alone. For information, community events & “questioning” visit www.gfas.org or our message board at http://groups. yahoo.com/groups/gayfathersseattle
Gay Male Sexuality & Relationships. 7:30-9pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave. E. Every Thursday. A discussion group that is strictly focused on sexual topics and relationship issues related to being a Gay male. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org 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.) The Sisters’ Nightmare. Door 8pm, Prizes 12midnight. R Place, 619 E Pine St. Costume contest, drink specials, spooky fun! $10 donation benefits the Sisters’ Community Grant Fund. www.theabbey.org 30th Anniversary Bump! 9pm. Neighbours Nightclub, 1509 Broadway. The Northwest’s hottest Halloween party. Features Alyssa Edwards with DJ sets by Jake Shears & DJ Sammy Jo, with Nark & Trouble. Hosted by Ben Delacreme. Benefits Gay City, Seattle Women’s Chorus & Seattle Men’s Chorus. Tickets: $30 general admission, $65 VIP. www.gaycity.org/bump
FRIDAY - November 1
Dia de los Muertos Homeless Services for Youth, Ages 14-22. 1-4pm. Lambert House, 1818 15th Ave. Every Tuesday & Friday. Lambert House is a nationally-recognized activities & resource center for GLBT & questioning youth, ages 14-22. 322-2515, www.lamberthouse.org Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma - For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Youth, Ages 14-25. 4-10pm. Call for location & details. Every Friday. (253) 671-2838, www.oasisyouthcenter.org. Strength Over Speed. 6-7:30pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. FREE drop-in support group (not a 12-step) for Gay & Bi men who desire recovery from meth. www.strengthoverspeed.org. SASG 322-2437; www. sasgcc.org Secular Jewish Circle Ritual & Potluck. 6:30-9pm. Wallingford. Join Seattle’s only secular humanistic Jewish community for a Shabbat gathering featuring Honorable Anne Levinson on the topic of Jewish roots & social engagement. Non-member suggested donation $10. For location & information call 528-1944 or email info@secularjewishcircle.org First Fridays in Yakima. 7-9pm. 223 N 1st St, Yakima. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays. Social, support, education & advocacy group for the Yakima area GLBTQ community & their allies. All are welcomed & invited. (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html
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(See previous Sunday for ongoing activities.) Border Riders Motorcycle Club First Sunday Ride. 9am-rendezvous; 9:30am. Broadway Grill, 314 Broadway E. Meets 1st Sunday each month. BRMC provides a social & educational fraternity for individuals interested in recreational motorcycle touring. www. borderriders.com Lotus Sisters. 11am-1:15pm. SASG, 303 17th Ave E. Meets the 1st Sunday of every month. Drop-in Buddhist meditation Sangha for LBTQ women. Lotus.sisters@ yahoo.com; www.sasgcc.org “Your Eyes Have Facets.” 1 & 3 pm. Seattle Center. This site-specific dance choreographed by Salt Horse starts at the International Fountain and also involves the SkatePark and Fisher Pavilion nearby. FREE and open to the public. Rain or shine. Presented by Cornish Dance Theater. www.cornish.edu/events. (Also, Saturday, November 9 at 1 & 3 pm.) Rain City Jacks. 1st Sunday each month, 2pm; 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month, 7pm. West Queen Anne/ Interbay. Location & membership details provided upon request. RCJ is a friendly, sex-positive & non-profit private club. Membership required. Adult men only. Enrollment available at the door. www.raincityjacks.org, email info@raincityjacks.org or call 1-888-809-5033. PFLAG/Kittitas County. 4-5:30pm. First United Methodist Church, 3rd & Ruby Sts, Ellensburg. Meets the first Sunday of every month. For information, (509) 925-7937. Seattle Jazz Vespers. 6-8pm. Seattle First Baptist Church, Seneca St & Harvard Ave. 1st Sunday of every month (October-June). The historic Gothic sanctuary of Seattle First Baptist Church is offered to the best jazz groups in the city to perform 100 minutes of their own popular music. FREE. For info 325-6051, www. seattlefirstbaptist.org/sjv
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Allyship - an organization of LGBTQ individuals fighting for economic and social justice. www.LGBTQ Allyship.org, allyship@yahoo.com, 279-8169. American Veterans for Equal Rights - www.aver.us Another Gay Social Club! - www.meetup.com/ Another-Gay-Social-Club/ Bellingham/Whatcom County - www.theslowlane. com/guide.html Bent Writing Institute promotes written & spoken word in our LGBTQI communities. Bent offers affordable classes & workshops for Queer-identified people. For more information or to sign up for a class, email bent.writing@gmail.com. Visit www.bentwriting.com or find us on Facebook. For upcoming events join our mailing list by emailing bent.news@gmail.com BiNet Seattle is a mixed gender, social group for Bisexuals, their partners & other Bi-friendly folks - www. binetseattle.org. Seattle Bisexual Women’s Network - www.sbwn.net. Bremerton/Kitsap County - www.outwestsound.org Capitol Hill Alano Club - www.chacseattle.org
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Central Washington University GALA Hotline: (509) 963-1994. DIFFA/Seattle (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). 763-8885; www.diffaseattle.org DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT: Crisis Clinic, 461-3222 (24 hour line); King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) - 24-hour crisis line for information, support, & medical & legal assistance: 1-888-99-VOICE; Northwest Network support & advocacy for Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian & Gay Survivors of Abuse & Dating Violence, 568-7777 (voice), 517-9670 (tty), www.nwnetwork.org; Pierce County Domestic Violence Helpline: Teresa, (253) 798-4166; Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities - offers on-going support groups for men: 323-1768; Seattle Police Dept Domestic Violence Unit, 684-0330; State Wide Domestic Violence Hot Line, 1-800-562-6025. In an emergency call 911. Report domestic violence and sexual assault. Equal Rights Washington - 324-2570; www.equalrightswashington.org Everett/Snohomish Cty - www.gaysnohomish.org Freely Speaking Toastmasters - www.freely speaking.org Gay City organizes events & activities for Gay & Bi men & offers anonymous & confidential HIV/STD testing at the Center for LGBT Health, 517 E Pike St. More info or to schedule an appointment, 860-6969. www.gaycity.org Gay & Lesbian National Hotline (GLNH): 1-888-THEGLNH (1-888-843-4564). Non-profit, peer-counseling, information & local resources telephone hotline for GLBT people across the country. GLSEN/WA - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network - 330-2099; www.glsenwa.org Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) 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. For a comprehensive list of HIV/AIDS service organizations see the GSBA Guide or visit www.thegsba.org or call Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979. Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle & the Olympic & Rainier Empire - www.facebook.com/ISCSORE; www.imperialcourtofseattle.com Lambert House - 322-2515; www.lamberthouse.org LGBT Library - 517 E Pike St. Open Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. A wide range of fiction and non-fiction for the LGBT community and allies can be borrowed free of charge. LGBT MS Connection - 250-5002; LGBTMS Connection@gmail.com. Support group for LGBT persons with MS and their partners and their caregivers. Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lifelong AIDS Alliance - 328-8979, www.lifelongaids alliance.org MEN: Gay City: 860-6969, www.gaycity.org; Knights of Mantra: 329-0886, www.jetchapterkofm.com; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Northwest Bears: www.nw bears.com; The Olympians: www.TheOlympians. net; POZSeattle: www.pozseattle.org; Q-Squared: www.qsquared.org; Rain City Jacks: 888-809-5035, www.raincityjacks.org; Seattle Gay Couples: www. seattlegaycouples.org; Seattle Men in Leather: www. seattlemeninleather. org; Seattle Prime Timers: Gay & Bi men 40 & over, www.seattle primetimers.org. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) MUSIC: Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony.org; Rainbow City Band: 1-866-841-9139 ext 2126; rainbowcityband@onebox.com; www.rainbowcity band. com; Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus: 388-1408, 323-0750. www.flying house. org. Northwest Lesbian & Gay History Museum Project - gayhistnw@aol.com Northwest Rainbow Alliance for the Deaf - www. nwrad.org Olympia/Thurston County: www.RainbowCenterOly. org Out & Equal Workplace Advocates/Seattle Regional Affiliate supports the work of LGBT employees and the growing number of ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) making a difference within local companies, including Alaska Airlines, Amazon.com, Amgen, AT&T, Bank of America, Deloitte, Macy’s, Microsoft, Russell Investments, Safeco Insurance, Starbucks Coffee, Xerox. www.outandequal.org/affiliates/seattle PARENTHOOD: Families Like Ours provides a gateway for LGBT families interested in adoption & provides a network of safe placement agencies, training, support & resources: 441-7602, www.familieslikeours. org; Family Works offers support, information & activities for LGBT families: 694-6727, www.familyworks seattle. org; Gay Fathers’ Association of Seattle offers support groups & social activities: www.gfas. org; Maybe Baby, info@maybebabyseattle.org; Proud & Loud Families - Northwest, www.meetup.com/ proud-and-loud-families-northwest, plfnorthwest@ aol.com; Queer Parent Networking Dinners: Deann, 568-7777, deann@nwnetwork.org; Rainbow Families of Puget Sound: www.rainbowfamiliesps.org Parents, Family & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)/Washington State: 325-7724, www. seattle-pflag.org, with directory of PFLAG chapters in Washington State; www.pnwpflag.org; National PFLAG, www.pflag.org PEOPLE OF COLOR: Asian/Pacific Islander Queer Network Program at API Chaya, 467-9976; Center for MultiCultural Health, 461-6910, www.multiculturalhealth.org; Entre Hermanos, GLBT Latinos/as, 322-7700, www.entrehermanos.org; Ile LaiLai, 781-
3565, iya@ilelailai.org; Men of All Colors & Cultures Together (MACCT), 923-8313, macctseattle@yahoo. com, www.macctsea.org; Nubian Pride Productions, nubianpride@gmail.com; People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN), 322-7061; Seattle Two Spirit, SeattleTwoSpirit@ hotmail.com; Sistah 2 Sistah, LBT women of African descent, 322-7061, 255-8951; Trikone-Northwest, GLBT South Asians, (425) 985-4376, www.trikonenw. org; Two-Spirit Honor Project, 1-866-685-0164. Pride Foundation - 323-3318; www.pridefoundation. org Project NEON is a program of Seattle Counseling Service providing FREE information & services to Gay & Bi men to reduce health risks associated with methamphetamine use. 323-1768. www.crystalneon.org Public Health-Seattle & King County Online Comprehensive Health Information for Sexual Minorities: www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/ personal/glbt.aspx Q Law: The GLBT Bar Association of WA - 6826711; www.q-law.org Q Law GLBT Legal Clinic - 235-7235. Resource & Referral Line can connect you to LGBT-friendly resources throughout Puget Sound and beyond. Call 323-LGBT Mon-Fri 2-8pm; Sat 2-5pm. At other times leave voice mail and your call will be returned. Or visit www.gaycity.org to view list of resources online or through Facebook. Rosehedge/Multifaith Works - 324-1520; www. rosehedge.org Safe Schools Coalition - www.safeschools coalition. org; 451-SAFE (451-7233). SEAMEC interviews, researches & rates candidates for public office on issues of concern to the LGBT community. 905-9941, www.seamec.org Seattle Area Support Groups & Community Center (SASG) is a non-profit organization that builds community and cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing emotional support and personal development services to those affected by HIV/AIDS, the Queer communities, and those who love them. Our work is done in a spirit of safety, trust, inclusiveness, and celebration of individual differences. 322-2437; www.sasgcc.org Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities - 6844503. Seattle Counseling Service for Sexual Minorities is a community mental health service for GLBT persons & their families providing comprehensive mental health
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services on a sliding scale. 323-1768. Seattle Out & Proud - 206-322-9561; www.seattlepride.org Seattle Police Department Sexual Minorities Community Advisory Council: kim.bogucki@seattle.gov Seattle PrideFest - www.seattlepridefest.org Seattle Treatment Education Project (STEP) E-zine is an electronic resource distributed to people affected by HIV/AIDS, case managers, front line workers & other health professionals. Now a part of Lifelong AIDS Alliance, 328-8979, www.thebody.com/step/ steppage.html Servicemembers Legal Defense Network - (202) 328-3244; www.sldn.org SHIFT: A Peer Recovery Network - www.shift recovery.org Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan - 860-3666; www.theabbey.org Snohomish Health District HIV/AIDS Program provides free confidential/anonymous HIV counseling & testing 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, until 7pm Tuesdays. (425) 339-5298. Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea) - www.facebook. com/socialoutreachseattle South Sound Q Calendar - LGBTQ events in Tacoma, Olympia & Sound Puget Sound area; www.South SoundQCal.com Spokane/Inland Northwest - www.outspokane.com; www.stonewallnews.net SPORTS & RECREATION: Bent Car Guys: www. bentcarguys.org; Border Riders Motorcycle Club: www.borderriders.com; Bottom Dwellers Scuba Club: www.bottomdwellers.org; Capitol Hill Cyclers: join their Facebook group or email capitolhillcycling@ groups.facebook.com or jordan. l.simonson@gmail. com; Cascade Flyers: www.cascadeflyers.org; Different Spokes Bicycling Club: www.differentspokes.org; Emerald City Mudhen Rugby: www.mudhenrugby. com; Emerald City Softball Association: www.emeraldcity softball.org, www.eteamz.com/womensecsa; Ethyl Forever Car Club: http://Clubs.Hemmings.com/ EthylForever CarClub/; Festival of the Babes: www. festivalofthebabes.com; Hiking Group: 323-8382; Jet City Hoops: 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. puddletownsquares.org; Rain City Soccer: www.rain-
citysoccer.org; Rain Country Dance Association: a country-western dance organization catering to the LGBTQ community but open to all, www.raincountrydance.org; Sea Dawgs: LGBT ice hockey - SkateSeaDawgs@gmail.com and on Facebook; Seattle Frontrunners: www.seattlefront runners.org; Seattle Orca Swim Team: www.orca swimteam.org; Seattle Otters Water Polo: www.otterpolo.com; Seattle Quake Rugby: www.quakerugby.com; Seattle Tennis Alliance: www.seattletennisalliance.org; Seattle Unified Bowling Association (SUBA): magee98106@ aol.com, www.teamseattle.org/bowling.htm, www.thepride league.com, Century 21 League; Seattle United Soccer League: www.seattleunitedsl.com; Seattle Volleyball Club: www.seattlevolleyballclub.com; Ski Buddies: www. skibuddies.org; Team Seattle Gay Sports Network is an umbrella organization for a wide range of local GLBT sports activities, 367-4064, www. teamseattle.org (see website for comprehensive list of sports clubs); Triangle Recreation Camp at Bender Creek: recreational camping for GLBT folks. Must be 21; ID required. trc@camptrc.org, www.camptrc.org, 1122 E Pike St #1069, Seattle 98122-3934. Strength Over Speed - www.strengthoverspeed.org Tacoma/Pierce County - Rainbow Center, 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 Alliance of the South Sound: www.SouthSoundGender.com; Gender Odyssey: www.genderodyssey.com; Hermanos Trans Latino & Foreign-Born Support Group: 322-7700; Ingersoll Gender Center: 329-6651, www.ingersoll center. org; The New BoyZ Club: www.olympiaftm group. webs.com; Olympia Trans Discussion Group: www. facebook.com/pages/Olympia-Trans-DiscussionGroup/262449878114; Washington Gender Alliance: (360) 445-2411, www.washington genderalliance.com WOMEN: BABES: support groups for HIV+ women. 720-5566, 1-888-292-1912; Festival of the Babes: www.festivalofthebabes.com; Lesbians Over 40: 722-0729; Mature Friends: Gay men & women 40 & over, www.maturefriends.org; Older Lesbians Organizing for Change/WA State Chapter: gloria@oloc. org, mary@oloc.org, www.oloc.org; Pacific Northwest Lesbian Archives: www.pnwlesbianarchives. org; RainshadowWomen: RainshadowWomen@ aol.com; Seattle Girls of Leather: www.sgol.org; Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC): www.tacomalesbian concern.org; WOWS: a fun, member-driven social group for Lesbians, http://groups.yahoo.com/ group/womenofwestseattle; YWCA Women’s Health Outreach: providing low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible 40+ LBTQ individuals. Follow us at http://lbtqhealth-ywca.blogspot.com, twitter.com/ ingridWHO or email lbthealth@ywcaworks.org, 4614493. (See also listings under Bisexual, Parenthood, People of Color, Transgender.) Yakima: First Fridays - (509) 576-0276. www.gayakima.com/1stfridays.html YOUTH: B-GLAD (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Trans & Questioning Adolescent Drop-In Group): Youth Eastside Services offers many programs for GLBT youth, including B-GLAD, (425) 747-4937; Diverse Harmony: www.diverseharmony. org; GLSEN/Washington State (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) & Washington State GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) Network: GLSEN works to create safe schools for LGBT students. WA GSA Network supports youth-led GSA’s to fight harassment & homophobia in Washington state schools. 330-2099; www.glsenwa. org; www.wagsa.org. GLOBE (GLBTQ Loving Ourselves, Becoming Empowered): a support group & HIV/STD prevention program for GLBTQ youth, 14-20, in Everett, (425) 263-2908, www.globeyouth. org; Health Education Youth Outreach: for LGBTQ youth, ages 16-24 - Jessica Hatlo, 206-957-1665, jessicah@llaa.org; It Gets Better Project: www.itgetsbetter.org; Lambert House: an activities & resource center for LGBT youth, 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; Pizza Klatch: weekly lunchtime support groups for LGBTQ youth in Thurston County, www.pizzaklatch. org; Prism: for LGBTQ youth, 14-21, in Puyallup Cherise.Alexander@ multicare.org; www.facebook. com/PuyallupPrism; Proud Out Wonderful (POW!): for LGBTQ youth, 13-21, in South King County, 206326-9112, www.facebook.com/proudoutwonderful; Q Youth Resources: in Kitsap County - 360-698-3335; www.kchaf.org; Queer Youth Space: 206-495-9963; www.queeryouth space.org; Renton Area Youth Services (RAYS): LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth drop-in group, ages 12-18 - Sarah Hardin, 425271-5600, ext 155; sarahh@rays.org; Safe Schools Coalition: www.safeschoolscoalition.org; 451-SAFE (451-7233) (non-emergency), 1-877-SAFE-SAFE (1877-723-3723) (crisis line); Seattle Young People’s Project (Queer Youth Resource Board): 860-9606, www.sypp.org; Teen Link: 461-4922, 1-888-431TEEN; The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-Trevor; www. thetrevorproject.org; True Colors - Connecting LGBTQ Teens: in Shoreline, 362-7282 x 8018, lbagley@ chs-nw.org; Vista Youth Center: for LGBTQ, questioning and allied youth, ages 14-21, in Kennewick, 509-396-5198, www.vistayouthcenter.org; YouthCare/ Orion Center: 622-5555; YouthCare/Isis Program (Transitional Living Home for LGBTQ Young Adults, 18-22): 522-8412; Youth Suicide Prevention Program (OUTLoud-GLBTQ): 297-5922, ext 116, 1-800-273-TALK, www.yspp.org
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_______________________________ COLUMBIA CITY TOWNHOUSE 3 BR/2 BA townhouse w/attached garage and covered deck. Marble entryway and stairs. Hardwood and carpeted floors. Stainless steel and granite kitchen. Marble bathrooms with vessel sinks. D/W & W/D. 3 levels in 4 unit building. Partial lake view, walking distance to light rail, restaurants and more. Landscaped yard with gardener included. $2,900/mo. Must see! Call for more info, 206-856-5522. 45/3 _______________________________ 13 13 housing for sale
HOUSING FOR SALE
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14 help wanted
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19 computers
_______________________________ DETAILED BUSINESS & HOME COMPUTER SERVICES ALSO DO HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS Best Price - Uncommon Solutions - Superior Results. 38+ Years Experience. Broke, slow, or needs help, let me fix it. DATA Recovery, Internet, Networking, Hardware, and Software. Very PATIENT. Call Randy. 1-954-684-3829. Will travel. SGN/ _______________________________ 19 19 home & garden
HOME & GARDEN
_______________________________ GENESEE HILL GARDEN DESIGN Landscape design, installation, restoration and quality garden maintenance. Scott Tuzzolino 206-419-3407. Serving Greater Seattle With Pride. gardenmakers@comcast.net. WA STATE LIC. # GENESHG88508 45/6 _______________________________
20 20 health & well-being
Health & well-being
_______________________________ ARE YOU SUICIDAL, but resisting harming yourself? We want to hear from you! The Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics at the UW is looking for participants for a study on suicidal thoughts, feelings and behaviors. For more information, call 206-543-2505. 45/3 _______________________________
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_______________________________ 1hr-$45 / 1.5-$65 / 2hrs-$85 WWW.BODYWORKMAN.COM 18yrs professional, talented masseur. Enjoy an excellent general full-body massage. Get relief for tightness and aches. John 206324-0682 (LMP#MA8718). 42/3 _______________________________
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Enjoy your First Massage at Dreamscape with $10 OFF! We are located at 619 Broadway E. 206-568-3771. DreamscapeMassage.com. SGN/ _______________________________ EXCEPTIONAL BODYWORK Release muscle pain & tension through deep tissue, trigger point & myofascial release. Specializing in back, neck & shoulder pain. Insurance accepted. Matt Shafer, LMP, 206-524-7766. 42/12 _______________________________
JESSE H. JAMES L.M.P. Massaging You is what I do Best. Some insurance Billed Successfully. Now Accepting Credit/Debit Cards
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_____________________________ RELAXATION and DEEP TISSUE massage on Capitol Hill. Last minute appointments welcome until 9pm. Jeff, LMP, 206650-0542. $55. www.broadwaymassage.com. 42/3 _____________________________
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36 ESCORTS
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37 bodywork
_______________________________ 1hr-$45 / 1.5-$65 / 2hrs-$85 WWW.BODYWORKMAN.COM 18yrs professional, talented masseur. Enjoy an excellent general full-body massage. Get relief for tightness and aches. John 206324-0682 (LMP#MA8718). 42/3 _______________________________ AMAZING BODYWORK! Deep tissue, erotic bodywork by handsome, hairy-chested, hung therapist. Reasonable rates. Photos, phone number and reviews at website: www.amazingbodywork. com. Robert. 45/6 _______________________________ ASIAN (CHINESE/THAI) Young, muscular, 5’9”, 165, 28 y/o. Sensual/erotic bodywork. Incalls North Seattle; anywhere else outcalls. 206-713-1459; if I’m out, leave message. $100-incall; $150-outcall. 45/4 _______________________________ DADDY BEAR Bodywork to take away all your stress! Appointments available 12 noon-8 pm. To schedule an appointment, call 206-328-5828 before 8pm. 42/3 _______________________________ EROTICALLY CHARGED nude full body rubdown from playful top, stimulating the senses. Get seduced. Incalls in Renton area. Scott, 206-355-4469. 33/3 _______________________________ GREAT MASSAGE given by highly-trained, clean-cut, handsome guy. I have a clean, private studio just north of the UW. Call Matt, 206-774-9092. In calls/out calls/ hotels. 42/12 _______________________________ ENERGY-BODY-WORK Therapeutic massage, 29 years experience, minor/major injuries; chronic muscle pain, relaxation; non-erotic. Men or women, massage table or massage chair, convenient parking, no shower, small Queen Anne home office/ studio (Gay-friendly straight male graphic artist, web author). First session 50% off = $45/1.5 hours (travel extra) by appointment only. References available. Chris Pringer, Reiki Master, 206-2860899 - if you get voice message mentioning “extension #”, please ignore, call again. Brochure, testimonials, etc. via chalicebridge. com/BMI-Brochure.html. 44/21 _______________________________ NOW IN TUKWILA Professional and attractive therapist. Specializing in sensual & deep tissue. Laid back, friendly, clean and comfortable environment. Very affordable rates. 206244-6343. Marc. In/Out. 48/6 _______________________________
38 men
38 MEN
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WM 55, 6’2”, 200, HWP bottom seeks Afro total top for erotic times. Age open. 206-971-9107. Dave - North Seattle. 45/3 _______________________________
RAIN CITY JACKS Seattle’s own JO Club, RCJ hosts three group masturbation events every month. Safe, hot, friendly and fun. Adult men only. 888-809-5035. info@raincityjacks.org; www.raincityjacks. org. 51/12 _______________________________ SEATTLE PRIME TIMERS A social organization for Gay and Bisexual Men over 40 and their admirers. www.seattleprimetimers.org; info@seattleprimetimers. org SGN/ _______________________________ FREE & ANONYMOUS HIV & STD COUNSELING/TESTING Walk-In or by Appt GAY CITY HEALTH PROJECT 517 E. Pike St. MON-FRI: 3pm-8pm SAT: 12:30pm-5pm More Info & to Schedule Appt 206-860-6969 _______________________________
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